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

“Hey…soomemin,” Kord burbled, saying nothing Doyle could understand.


The apartment was dark and Doyle struggled into the living room holding Kord as upright as possible. Moving to the couch, Doyle sat Kord on the cushions, then went to close the door.


When he came back to the couch, Kord had slouched down and was about to slip onto the floor.


Doyle reached down and placed his arms under Kord’s arms and lifted him back onto the couch.


“Hey! Watch…mmmffff…” Kord mumbled. His head lolled on his chest when Doyle pushed him back into a sitting position.


Chapter 42