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

“Use it as and when you feel the need, and you’ll probably feel the need for another week. It takes a long time for bruised bones to stop hurting, and motion will bother you.”


The doctor wished us well again and left the room.


“Need some help with that shirt, buddy?” I said.


I helped him back into the shirt and the sling, and we were on our way. When we got home, we went straight to bed and stayed there until five o’clock, by which time we were beyond sated. We spent a while in the shower, then toweled ourselves dry. Mike sat down on the commode, and I applied the ointment to his incision.


“You know what,” I said. “I think you need a couple of big Band-Aids on that, otherwise, that stuff will soak right through your shirt.”


Chapter 51