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

“WANT TO STOP by the house and pick up your car?” he said.


“Take me straight downtown if you don’t mind, babe. Captain Bridges goes right by our neighborhood on his way home. He’ll drop me off.”


I spent an uneventful day dealing with the usual crap. My phone rang around five thirty. I picked it up and a familiar voice said, “Ready to go home, George?”


He dropped me off, and I went inside the house, where I found Mike in the kitchen fixing dinner. I gave him a hug and a kiss.


“Mail’s on the desk, babe,” he said.


Chapter 91