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

I went back down the hall, and the sound of voices led me to the den. Mike was sitting in the recliner, talking to a young bearded guy who had to be Jonny. The guy was in the chair at my desk, making notes in a PDA. I noted that Mike was wearing his gym shorts.


“Hi, babe,” Mike said. “I can’t remember if you’ve ever actually met Jonny. Jonny, George; George, Jonny.”


“Good to meet you,” I said. “We’ve talked on the phone once or twice, I think.”


“I didn’t mean to interrupt,” I said. “I’ll go to the kitchen and organize dinner. Care to join us, Jonny?”


“Thanks, dude, but I’ve got a gig this evening. The boss and I were just wrapping things up, anyhow.”


“Before you get carried away in the kitchen,” Mike said. “Look in the freezer. Mrs. T left a couple of casseroles.”


I gave him a thumbs-up and left the room.


Chapter 47