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’ll go over your head,” the SAC said.


“Whoa,” the Sheriff said. “The voters put me behind this desk. What do you intend to do, start a recall petition? Don’t answer that… I’ve had enough of this bullshit.”


The sheriff consulted a Rolodex on his desk and dialed a number. He had the speaker function on, and we heard a female voice answer, “FBI.”


The sheriff identified himself and gave her the name of the person he wanted. The SAC paled just a bit at the name, and his posture became ramrod stiff.


A voice boomed from the telephone. “Hello, Walter. How’s my favorite sheriff?”


“I’m good, Frank,” he said. “Did you see our news conference last Friday?”


“Did I ever. Good work. Now what can I do for you?”


“I’m in my office,” the sheriff said. “With me are Captain Bridges and Lieutenant Martin from my office, both of whom you saw at the conference. Your local SAC, Craig Thomas, is also here, and we’re on a speakerphone.”


Chapter 100