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

“No agenda. If you guys want to explore the area, feel free to take the car. We’ll just sit around and enjoy things right here. Sometime tomorrow, Mike and I have to go to a nursery and order some shrubs and stuff. Fall is a good planting time, and we want to get the twins started working on the landscaping before we go home.”


The timer rang, and I went inside to turn the steaks over. I returned to the deck, set the timer again, and relaxed. I’d just finished my wine when the timer dinged. I went to the kitchen and took the steaks out. I also checked one of the potatoes and decided they needed just a few more minutes. While I was waiting for them to finish cooking, I got out the produce we’d picked up, as we always did, and filled a huge salad bowl with lettuce and tomatoes.


Back on the deck, I said, “By the time you guys set the table, dinner will be ready.”


Chapter 121