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

“The big law firm in the Barnett Tower, right?” I said. Actually, since Barnett Banks of Florida had sold out to Bank of America a few years back, it wasn’t really the Barnett Tower any more, but old habits died hard.


“The same. They’re one of my clients. The firm owns a plane, as does the managing partner. I can borrow one of them anytime I like, if they aren’t being used.”


“Remember when I went down to Sarasota for a weekend back in April?”


“I have no idea. You don’t talk a lot.”


“When, in twenty odd years, have you ever known me to be ‘chatty Cathy’?”


“Point taken. For the most part, you don’t say much, unless you have something new and important to say.”


Chapter 74