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

We said good-bye, and I called Mike and gave him the information. After dinner that evening, I told him about our meeting in the sheriff’s office.


“That must have done you a world of good,” he said.


“It did at the time, but I can’t help but wonder if it will make things worse in terms of cooperation down the road.”


“I think that guy realizes that your sheriff can and will go over his head if need be. That ought to keep him in line, don’t you think?”


“We’ll see. By the way, I didn’t get around to calling the hardware store, what with meetings and everything.”


“Don’t forget, we have an appointment with our lawyer first thing Friday morning. Will that be a problem?”


“Barring a rash of murders Thursday night, I don’t think so.”


We carried our glasses of wine out to the porch and sat in the dark with only the streetlight on the corner for illumination. It was a pleasant time and place to unwind.


Chapter 102