It is the second night of our attorney retreat. We are at the Stritmatters’ house in Maui. Listening to guitars. Watching the chefs pull culinary delights from the pizza oven. The sun has set. And we are a smiling, talking and celebrating Paul’s 80th birthday.

We are also wondering - where are Fred and Furhad.

Quite late they are. When they blow in. All smiles and laughter. And we are wondering what is going on with this fashion statement. As they proudly show us their neck “tattoos.” Which are henna and will last a week tops.

Fred’s is a hammer head shark. I don’t tell him it has already smudged and dribbled. Furhad’s is a manta ray.

We eat and clink glasses and applaud as Paul blows out all his candles.

It is so good to spend time together.

Photo: Fred and Furhad