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

Carl said, “I’m going home with Randy. He says he’ll give me a ride to your house in the morning so I can pick up my car.” He excused himself to go to the men’s room.


Mike said, “Randy, I give you the boy, bring me back the man.”


“What’s that supposed to mean?” Randy said.


I said, “That’s what Lee Marvin said in Paint Your Wagonwhen he handed that innocent young farm boy over to one of the whores.”


“Randy,” Mike said, “Carl has never done anything with a guy before, so be very gentle with him.”


“Holy shit,” Randy said. “You mean he’s a virgin?”


“Well, he’s screwed a few women,” I said.


“That doesn’t count,” Randy said. “You know what I meant.”


“Hush,” Mike said. “Here he comes. Just take him home and show him what to do with it.”


Carl came up to the table, and Randy grabbed his hand and said, “Let’s go home, Carl.”


WHEN THEY WERE out of sight, Mike said, “Mission accomplished, babe. Let’s get out of here.”


Chapter 84