Disgraced cop Doyle McCann and former undercover cop Kord Verlangen are forced to partner on a cold case which they must solve or lose their jobs. Doyle is gay and out; Kord says he's straight. Both harbor secrets they never want revealed.<br><br>The case, involving a series of gay bashings two years earlier, takes them through the underbelly of Philadelphia's gay nightlife, and Doyle has reason to believe the Mafia may also be involved.<br><br>Following years' old leads is hard enough. But working together proves even more difficult as the sexual tension between Doyle and Kord rises and begins to overwhelm their focus. As they come closer to solving the case, their team is split down the middle, threatening to destroy any chance for them to keep their jobs. What will it take to get them working again and keep them on track?

Family Bashings

“Sure, I understand,” Tim said sounding disappointed. “It’s my ex, he—”


“No. No, nothing like that. He’s missing. I think.”


“You think or you know. It makes a difference, Tim.”


“E-even though we broke up, we still talk at least once a week. We decided to try and stay friendly.”


“But, it’s been three weeks and not a peep. I’ve called. A lot. Left messages. Texted him. Nothing.”


“Is he seeing anyone?” Doyle knew that this could just be a case of a new relationship making friendships with old boyfriends awkward to explain.


“No, not that I know of.” Tim sniffled and Doyle knew that Tim still had feelings for his ex.


“Oh, he didn’t. It was me. I thought I needed space. Needed time to do some things that…” Time looked at his hands and sighed. “But that was stupid. Beau was the best person I ever knew. And I screwed it up and now he’s missing and who knows what can be wrong.”


Chapter 17