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 mentioned your offer, and she said it would certainly help. She was genuinely touched.”


“Consider it done,” I said. “The boys will go home with checks when they quit for the day.”


“I tried to call the number on your card, but the call wouldn’t go through,” he said.


“Up at the top of our driveway we get a half-strength signal on our cell phones,” Mike said, “but down here in this little valley, nothing.”


I gave Captain Plott the landline number, and he left. We placed the pizza order and started to enjoy our own lunch. When the pizza arrived, we called the boys in, and they devoured it. We spent an hour reorganizing the cabin until we decided that everything was where it should be. We also finalized a list of pieces of furniture that were needed. That being done, we went outside to talk to the boys. We watched them for a minute, and they seemed to be really enjoying the work. Finally we got their attention.


Chapter 90