George Martin and Mike Foster have been best friends since childhood, but recent events have brought them even closer together: Mike has moved into George’s house now that George’s unfaithful boyfriend has been kicked out. It puts Mike in a pinch, because he’s always loved George -- maybe more than a best friend should.<br><br>George doesn’t suspect Mike’s feelings, being wrapped up in his job as the youngest lieutenant in the Jacksonville sheriff’s office and investigating a series of murders. But it will all come to a head when George is stalked by a psycho and Mike steps in front of a bullet meant for George. George then realizes there’s much more to their relationship than he thought.

Bodies of Work

“Whoa,” he said. “Don’t you want me in your bed?”


“You know I do, but I thought you’d prefer your own bed.”


I led him to the master bedroom and got him settled in the king-size bed, but not before he insisted that he undress completely. “When did I ever sleep other than naked?” he said rhetorically.


“A shower. But not until I’ve had a little nap.”


I took the Wendy’s bags to the kitchen and put them in the refrigerator for later. Then I got comfortable in the den with a book. I was yawning in minutes, so I put the book down and returned to the bedroom. Mike was out cold, so I stripped and slipped quietly into the bed. I woke up later to the sensation of an extremely friendly hand playing with my penis. I glanced at the clock and saw that it was after three, so I stretched and rolled over on my side to face Mike.


“Hi,” I said. “Been awake long?”


Chapter 43