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

“I asked you a question, captain,” Kord said, his voice low and lethal. “What do you mean by “no and yes”?”


“It means that McCann is suspended pending a disciplinary hearing and dismissal. But you, Verlangen, are still on the force. Once Mr. McCann leaves, we can have a talk about your future in the department. And your next assignment. That is, if you can keep your temper in check.”


Doyle felt his face flush with anger. “I did—we did—what you asked. Don’t think I’ll forget.” He stopped himself. He refused to beg. He knew they wanted him out. The events of the Incident had finally caught up with him. This was just a convenient opportunity.


“I don’t expect you will.” The captain tapped his fingers on his desk as if waiting for McCann’s next move.


“Next time we meet I’ll have my union rep with me.”


Chapter 61