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

“Glad you’re awake,” he said. “Food’s almost ready. Go wake Mike up, will you?”


I went down the hall and opened the bedroom door. Thor looked up from the bed, nose twitching. He smelled food.


I shook Mike’s shoulder. “Time to wake up, sleeping beauty,” I said. “Time to eat too.”


I went to the bathroom, splashed some water in my face, then went to the kitchen. “Anything I can do?” I said the ladies, who were bustling about.


“Sit yourself down,” Sarah said. “It’s under control.”


“Yes, Ma’am.” I went to the great room and sat in an armchair. Bob Plott was leaning back on the sofa.


“They just ran me out of the kitchen,” I said.


“They have a way of doing that,” he said.


“Shall I build a fire in the fireplace?”


I got up and made myself busy. Mike turned up just in time to help me. “Where’s Thor?” I said.


“I left him in the bedroom, what with all the food smells out here.”


We had a nice crackling fire going in no time.


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