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 put the bagels on paper towels so we wouldn’t leave any dirty dishes behind,” he said, by way of explanation.


“I am so looking forward to having you to myself for two whole weeks.”


I noticed the cooler on the counter. “Shit, I forgot to carry the cooler to the car.”


We finished our breakfast, and I rinsed the coffee cups out and left them in the sink. We went to the bathroom and, standing side by side at the counter, brushed our teeth. I carried the cooler to the door and set it just outside. Then I stepped back inside, closed the door, and kissed him thoroughly. “That’s all you get until we get where we’re going.”


“Damn, it’s going to be a long day.”


We stepped out the door, and I closed and locked it. Then we headed up I-95 and didn’t stop for nearly three hours. Somewhere in South Carolina, I said, “Ready for a pit stop?”


Chapter 53