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 will, eventually,” I said. “Remember, this weekend is only the third time we’ve actually stayed in the cabin.”


Sarah eventually excused herself to go start dinner, and we stayed on the deck with the captain. Before it got dark, we showed the captain how to set the alarm, then Mike pulled the rental car out of the garage and handed Captain Bridges the clicker.


“You can bring your car inside if you like,” he said.


“We’ll be out of here around four thirty. The rental car can sit outside for one night.”


Captain Bridges pulled his car into the garage and shut the door. On the deck, he said, “If you don’t mind me asking, what did you have to pay for this place?”


“The asking price was three hundred thousand, but we got it for two hundred seventy-seven, including closing costs,” I said.


“It had been on the market for almost two years and was overpriced,” Mike said.


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