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us a spectacular view. “I haven’t been here for a couple of years, so I only know what I do via hearsay, but it seems Malie dated Anton before he started seeing Leia.”
    “She didn’t mention that,” I said.
    “When Anton first came to Maui , Malie was involved in a movement to block a business complex he wanted to build. In the course of arguing the opposite sides of the issue, they got to know each other and started dating. I think it was pretty serious for a while. Anton and Pono didn’t get along, and since Pono is Malie’s best friend, that caused a certain amount of tension in their relationship, but from what I heard, things were moving along until Malie brought Anton to a party here on the island and he met Leia. From what I understand, it was love at first sight between the two. Anton broke things off with Malie, who was crushed. Even though Pono never approved of Anton and Malie’s relationship, he was outraged that his sister stole his best friend’s guy. I guess it colored his judgment, and not only did he effectively disown his sister but he began to aggressively challenge Anton over every project he became involved in.”
    “So why is he here today?”
    “Tutu and other family members convinced him to attend. Leia is his sister, and the family has always been very close. The general feeling is that it would be destructive to the family as a whole to let something like this come between the two of them. Pono is a good guy, so he agreed to attend, but based on what Keoke has told me, he isn’t thrilled to be here.”
    “Wow, that’s really too bad. ”
    “Yeah. It is unfortunate , although Keoke tells me that Anton and Leia really love each other, and he believes everything will work out in the long run. Malie has forgiven Anton and Leia, so I’m sure she can convince Pono to as well.”
    “I never did have a chance to tell you about the treasure hunt Malie invited us to participate in if Pono agrees.”
    “Treasure hunt?” Zak looked intrigued.
    I explained about the relics Malie and Pono had found and the wreck they hoped to find.
    “A treasure hunt is every diver ’s dream,” Zak said. “Maybe we should find Pono and talk to him about it.”
    “Any idea where to look? I asked.
    “Let’s ask Keoke if he’s seen him.”
    “So about this pig . . .” I changed the subject back to the wonderful smell emitting from the pit. “They roast the whole thing?”
    “Head and all,” Zak verified.
    I felt my stomach roll.
    “Don’t worry ; there’s plenty of other food if you don’t want to eat the pig, although it is delicious.”
    “Yeah , well . . .” I hesitated. “We’ll see.”
    The trail wound its way from the house along an incline to the flat expanse where the pit had been dug. While the pit was isolated from the lawn side by high shrubs, it was open to the water on the ocean side. Keoke was sitting on a rock wall overlooking the ocean. Most of the guests were in the house or on the deck near the pool, so Keoke was alone with his BBQ masterpiece.
    “You made it .” Keoke grinned. He hugged both Zak and me.
    Keoke is a large man with a commanding presence and a genuine smile. He was dressed as if he were preparing to enter a boardroom rather than entertain guests at a luau. I had the feeling that the man was a workaholic who didn’t know how to relax. The only concession to his immaculate presentation was a small tattoo on the inside of his wrist.
    “You ’re here alone?” Zak asked.
    “I needed some quiet time. It’s been a hectic and stressful couple of days.” Keoke gazed out over the horizon. He looked like a man with serious things on his mind. I had to wonder what had caused the worry lines around eyes that appeared not to have seen a full night’s sleep for quite some time.
    “I can imagine,” Zak said. I was pretty sure Zak was referring to the stress caused by planning the party, but I was pretty sure there was more going on than met the eye.
    “Your