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

“Help me carry some more firewood upstairs.”


The firewood was stored under the deck, where the concrete slab on which the cabin sat extended under the full width of the deck. We had sheets of plastic covering the wood to protect it from the elements. We each picked up an armload of wood, went up to the great room, and stashed the wood in a metal log holder next to the hearth.


“I hope we have some snow for Christmas,” I said.


“From what people have told us, don’t count on it. It doesn’t happen every year.”


“I know, but I can hope, can’t I?”


“What shall we do for dinner?” I said.


“I think we need to walk up the mountain and back before we even think about food.”


Chapter 124