The leader of the group threw an incredulous look at Mike, who couldn't resist. "How else do you think I got all these cuts and bruises man?" he asked, throwing his arms wide.

A burst of laughter erupted from several of the people on the boat, and the trio turned, red-faced to sit down. Mike didn't know if he could love his sisters any more than at that moment, and if it hadn't been for Emma's gift earlier on the wave runner, he was sure he'd have Captain Magnificent on display in his swim trunks.

The boat slowed as they approached the coral reef. Mike and his sister's paired up...