When Jake's sister arranges for him to attend her aloha party, a kind of Christmas in October, he is sad and concerned. Lynn has cancer and this may be the last time he will see his beloved older sister. In an effort to heal some of the rifts in their family, he calls his estranged brother Ron and tells him about Lynn's condition.<br><br>Lynn asks Jake to keep her brother-in-law Mitchell company for the duration of the visit. When he arrives, Jake is first stunned to discover Ron there, he and Lynn having made up their differences. As an extra bonus, Jake is absolutely smitten by the gorgeous Mitchell.<br><br>A few weeks later, Mitchell flies out to visit Jake. Although their mutual attraction can't be denied, Mitchell is several years older than Jake, which may be a problem. By the time Christmas rolls around, Lynn is very weak and Jake and Mitchell rush to her side. Will there be good news to share with Lynn? And does she have one more surprise for Jake, too?

Aloha Party

Lynn laughed. “Little brother, you’re supposed to host him for a few days. You better get your lips fixed.” Ron just stood there looking as Mitchell came striding over, hand out to shake mine.


“Did you really have a rental booked or were you being too polite to accept my offer of a lift from the airport?” He grinned.


“Rental. Honest. Ask Ron.” Frustrated that I was still falling over my words.


After the visit we headed back to the house. Leo stayed with Lynn and I rode with Ron. I would’ve liked to sit beside Mitchell in his Audi, but somehow it seemed appropriate to ride with my brother.


“You’re not well, are you? Did you tell Lynn? What’s going on?” I’m not psychic, but I could tell when the body was wearing out prematurely.


Chapter 4