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

“Take it to North Carolina and leave it at the cabin. That way we won’t have to rent a car when we fly up there.”


“Which brings us to a favor we’d like to ask of you,” Mike said.


“If you can arrange the time off, we’d like the two of you to drive the car up to Maggie Valley for us the next time we go. You can spend the weekend at the cabin and fly home with us on Monday.”


“About three weeks from now,” I said. “Come to my office Monday morning, and I’ll give you the exact dates.”


“You’ve got it, provided I can get the time off.”


“I think that can be arranged,” I said, and smiled. “I’m not without influence in that area.”


Chapter 111