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

“Because your pa was in a car accident. He’s in the hospital and might not make it.”


The boys ran down the stairs to put their supplies away.


“Captain,” I said, “if their father dies, will their mother be able to manage?”


“I think so,” he said. “Her husband drank up most of what he earned. As far as I know, she inherited the house free and clear from her family, and I know she’s smart enough not to have allowed her husband to mortgage it. Lucinda may have to work a little harder, but she has a large family, and with their help she’ll make it.”


“Is there anything we can do?” Mike said.


“Not right now,” Captain Plott said. “At least I don’t think so. Lucinda told me you gave the boys an advance on the paint job.”


“Correct,” I said. “We paid them half of the agreed amount up front and promised the balance when the job was complete.”


Chapter 88