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 opened my e-mail account and read the only new message. “Janet sends you her best on behalf of herself and the team,” I said.


I finished what I was doing and said, “Want me to shut it down?”


We finished our lunch, and once in the car, I said, “What do you want to do now?”


“As soon as we get back to the room, babe.”


“Well, hurry up… but don’t speed.”


In the room, I opened the glass door to allow the stream sounds to better be heard, and after I helped Mike out of his shirt and sling, we stretched out on the bed. After a while, we cleaned ourselves up, dressed, and went out on the balcony to relax in the lounge chairs. We talked for a while and dozed off. Once again, I awoke to the sound of doors slamming, so I got up and went to the bathroom. Back on the balcony, Mike was beginning to stir, so I woke him up. We went into the room and crawled in bed for a while, after which we headed for the shower.


Chapter 62