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

Thursday evening the phone rang just after dinner. I looked at the caller ID, which displayed our landline number at the cabin. I answered, and the captain brought me up to date on the shower installation. I thanked him and said good-bye.


“Did you get most of that?” I said.


“The shower has been installed to Captain Bridges’ satisfaction?”


“Yes, and the boys have run out of rocks. I’ll order another load in the morning.”


“I gather the Bridges are having a good time.”


“You bet. Sarah doesn’t want to leave. There’s no doubt in my mind that they’ll sell their lake place and buy something up there.”


I arrived home on Friday, pulling into the side driveway as usual. I went straight to the bedroom, changed clothes, and went in search of Mike. I found him on the front porch reading a book. He got up and greeted me with the usual hug and kiss.


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