"Kara!" The uniformed guard standing on the pier just below the gangplank held out his hand and said, "Step back, sir." Kara forced a smile. "Hello, Daryl. What a surprise." "Hello, gorgeous. Look at you! The cruise is agreeing with you. But you can tell me all about it soon. I have a surprise for you. Go change. I'm taking you to brunch now, and then we'll tour around the island. Make a day of it." "No can do," Viv who'd hurried to catch up with Kara, interrupted before Kara could reply. "We're signed up for a Rhino Rider Boat Tour at twelve thirty." "So cancel it." "It's too late for refunds," Viv said. He frowned, his dislike for Viv evident. "I'll reimburse you both." "You can't. We didn't pay for it, someone else did." Viv smirked. He scowled deeper. "Who?" "It doesn't matter. It's what we're going to do today." "Okay," Kara said, wishing they wouldn't fight. "I'll go to brunch as long as I'm back in time for the boat tour." Viv rolled her eyes. "Whatever, Kara. Just be back in time." "I will be." "Go change.
