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

The boys were dressed only in gym shorts, and they did look healthy and tanned.


“They look like native Floridians with paint smears,” I said.


“George,” Sarah said, “can we borrow your helpers and take them to dinner?”


“Sure,” I said. “They’ll need to go to the house and get cleaned up. Why don’t all of you come over to the house while you wait? It won’t take them long. Zeke, you and Zeb can leave this stuff. Mike and I will lock up and catch up with you in a few minutes.”


“We need to clean the rollers and brushes first,” Zeb said, “or they’ll be all stiff in the morning.”


“Okay,” I said. “You guys lock up, and we’ll go on to the house. Maybe your mom would like to stay behind and ride with you.”


Chapter 143