She balked at the boat, flashbacks of the day before rushing through her mind. He noticed. Any other time he would have been oblivious, but today he seemed honed in on her thoughts.
"Let's find something else to do," he said, casually pulling out his guide for things to do on the Big Island. "There are some museums we could investigate," he offered.
Letting go of the breath she'd unconsciously been holding, she shook her head. "Don't be silly. This looks like fun. Really!" she stated, her words contradicting her hesitation.
"I don't want to do anything that is going to give you even a moment of discomfort. You call the shots here."
"This is your day, Jack," she countered. "I believe you get to make the plans."
"Yeah, like back at the boutique. I don't think I was calling the shots there."
"Quit whining," she admonished good naturedly. "I didn't make you actually try on the things," she reminded him, shuddering and unable to utter the word Speedo again. "I just thought you needed to be brought down a peg or two. And might I ad that your Hawaiian shirt and board shorts look very nice."
Giving a slight nod, he gently squeezed her hand. "Thank you. And my plans were to spend the day with you and see a volcano. My expectations have been met."
She studied his face, seeing no regret. The understanding and tenderness she witnessed were her undoing. Relaxing completely she looked beyond him to the beautiful yacht effortlessly floating on the sparkling water. "So where does this boat go? What's the plan?"
Regarding her seriously, he asked, "You sure?"
Nodding confidently, she smiled encouragingly. "Yes, very. So tell me about it. What kind of adventure are you taking me on now?"
Grinning like a little boy, his face lit up. "It sails out to a secluded bay where we can snorkel, swim, or lay in the sun for a while, away from the crowded, touristy beaches. Then we're served dinner at a small, private table as we sail around to an area where we can see the lava flow from the volcano. It's only visible from the water and said to be a spectacular sight at sunset."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"