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

We got up and walked over to the Explorer. A good-looking thirtysomething man got out and introduced himself as Hugh Williams. “I’ve got the keys,” he said. “Ready to go have a look?”


We got into the Explorer, and he took us up to the property. As he drove down the driveway to the cabin, he explained the situation.


“This place was owned by an old couple from Florida,” he said. “Both of them died about three years ago, and the kids couldn’t make up their minds what to do with the place. None of them wanted it, so they finally listed it with me.”


“How long has it been on the market?” Mike said.


“How many children are involved?” I said.


“Three,” he said, “but only one counts.”


“Oh, yeah,” the Realtor said. “The oldest of the three is a forty-five-year-old female, and she’s the top dog. When she says ‘frog’, her two brothers jump.”


Chapter 56