�Come on, Honey,� Trixie said tugging Honey�s arm a bit, �let�s go talk to her. She does seem awfully worried.�

Honey bit her lip a little and looked over at the woman. She had been watching her, too. �Well, we can go talk, but let�s not ask her anything about the kidnapping. She looks very upset.�

Trixie and Honey walked across the courtyard to Kalani, who barely seemed to notice them. �Kalani?� Trixie gently tapped her shoulder. The young tour guide said nothing and didn�t even acknowledge Trixie at all.

�Trix! She�s pale!� Honey exclaimed. She called to the other Bob-Whites. �Brian! Bring some water over here!� It was too late. Kalani�s knees buckled as she toppled down on to the lawn. Brian came racing over with Dan and Jim close behind him. Mart, Di, and Hallie were close on their heels with tall paper cups filled with cool water.

�Guys, we need to get her in the shade. Here Trix,� he handed her his sport coat, �we�ll lay her down on this.� Trixie spread his coat out on the lawn in the shade as Dan lifted Kalani by her shoulders and Jim lifted her knees. Brian expertly made sure Kalani was comfortable before he dabbed the cool water on her face with his handkerchief. Slowly she opened her eyes to see eight concerned people looking after her.

�Oh my�� she began to say, but Brian hushed her.

�It�s best you don�t talk. You fainted and had a terrible spill.� Brian said as he lifted her head so she could have a sip of water.

�Don�t be silly! I�m alright.� Kalani sat up and rubbed her eyes a bit. �What happened?�

�Oh Kalani!� Trixie cried, �some man was here talking to you and he must have said some terrible things because you fainted right afterwards.�

�Some man?� Kalani looked confused for a bit and then widened her eyes. �Oh him! That was Kuhio. He had some news to tell me. That was all.� She started to get up, but Brian stopped her. She was still persistent, so Brian, with Jim�s help, steadied her on her feet.

�Perhaps you should sit down over at our table with us,� Honey suggested. �We�re in the shade.�

�No, no that�s alright. Thanks, though.� Kalani fixed her hair a bit. �I need to get back to work. I have another tour in�wait, what time is it?�

Dan looked at his watch. �Its quarter-after-one.�

�Oooh, I have a tour in five minutes!�

�Now don�t worry about it,� Brian said sternly at her. �You need your rest. That was a nasty fall. Mart, can you find one of the other tour guides and let them know?� Mart was off in a hurry and Kalani sat at the table nibbling some of Di�s untouched French fries and sipping a cola.

�It was real nice of you kids to come to my aid just now,� Kalani said, color coming back into her face. �My uncle came to talk to me about what I said before, about Kaiu. There hasn�t been any progress on this case at all. But I shouldn�t be talking to you about this. This is a private matter in the Royal Family. The Honolulu police won�t even be involved if we can help it.� She looked at the Bob-Whites and noticed their concern. �My suggestion to you is to have fun and enjoy yourselves on this island.�

Mart came back through the courtyard with two men, not much taller than Trixie, close behind him. Quickly, they rushed to Kalani�s side and began to fuss over her.

Kalani simply laughed. �I would like you to meet two of my fellow tour guides. Kiu and Kawan.�

Suddenly Trixie realized that they hadn�t introduced themselves at all since they met Kalani. �Please forgive us, Kalani,� Brian stepped forward, �we didn�t mean to be rude, but we never introduced ourselves. I�m Brian Belden. From left to right is my brother Mart, our neighbors Honey Wheeler and Jim Frayne, my sister Trixie, my cousin Hallie, and our other neighbors, Di Lynch and Dan Mangan. We�re visiting from New York.�

�We would like to thank you so much, Brian, for what you have done for Kalani!� Kawan and Kiu had big bright smiles that matched Kalani�s.

�Brian�s going to be a doctor someday!� Honey stepped forward to lightly cling to Brian�s arm. �She received some bad news and fainted, but Brian knew exactly what to do!� She was so proud of him whenever he had a chance to administer any kind of first aid.

The smiles on the two men�s faces disappeared as if by magic. Kiu put his hand on Kalani�s shoulder and said firmly, �My sister should really get back inside and lie down and rest.� She let him help her up and simply smiled at the Bob-Whites as Kiu slowly led her through the courtyard and into the Capitol building. Kawan didn�t go with them.

�Please forgive my brother,� Kawan begged Brian. �We truly are grateful that you knew what to do. Please accept our gratitude by letting me pay for your lunch.�

�Now, Sir, you don�t have to do that,� Brian said to the man, �we were simply doing what we do best.� Kawan held his hand up to silence Brian�s protests and stopped the waiter to take their bill.

�Well, Sir,� Brian cleared his throat and extended his hand to Kawan, �Thanks! The tour was excellent and so was our lunch. It�s been a pleasure meeting you and your family.�

�Please come back and have lunch with Kalani and I before you go back to New York?� the man exclaimed shaking Brian�s hand.

�We sure will!� Trixie beamed. They waved at the man as he walked away. �Wow! Hasn�t this day been full of activity already?� The other Bob-Whites heartily agreed with her.

�You, Trix have made me a firm believer,� Dan said with a grin, �that mysteries just seem to fall into your lap. Honestly! She just came over here and handed it to you.�

The Bob-Whites all laughed and took their orders to go. There had been so much excitement that they had barely touched their food.

�I could really use a swim right now,� Trixie announced. �Anyone up to it?�

�You bet!� they all chorused. Once again they all piled into their station wagon and headed back to the hotel. Jim let the others off at the door and then took the car to be parked. Trixie rode along with him since she wanted to check for any messages from back home.

Trixie could hear the soothing noise of the splashing fountain in the lobby as they walked through the entrance. �Any messages for Belden or Wheeler?� Jim asked the clerk. The man, who looked to be about Regan�s age, smiled and said that they had five messages.

�How are you two enjoying Hawaii?� the clerk asked.

�It�s a swell place,� Trixie politely said as she smiled. �We�ve been enjoying everything about it. Growing up, I always dreamed of visiting Hawaii, and now thanks to my parents and Jim�s parents, we�re finally here!�

�Have you been to tour the Capitol building yet?� the clerk asked.

�Why yes,� Trixie said. �In fact, we had just come back from there.�

�Well,� the man said as he handed the messages to Jim, �I�m sure you two will enjoy your stay at the Hawaiian Islands. There is always so much to see.�

�Thanks!� Jim said as he turned on his heel towards the elevator.

�Oh by the way,� the clerk called and Jim and Trixie turned around, �Congratulations!�

�For what?� Trixie asked with a confused look on her face. Was it customary for hotel personnel to praise their guests on graduating high school?

�On getting married!� The clerk stood there with his hands on his hips grinning at them as if to say, �You both know what I�m talking about.�

Trixie was too stunned to speak. This man had to be kidding. Married? She could feel her face turning beet red with embarrassment.

�I�m sorry, Sir,� Jim finally spoke up. �You�ve made a mistake. We�re not married. We�re here with her brothers, my sister, and some friends for a summer trip.� Even Jim had a hard time getting through that explanation. She could see the corners of his mouth twitching.

Suddenly, the clerk�s face turned white as he loosened his tie. �I�Oh dear, I thought you were one of the honeymooning couples.� His eyes grew big and apologetic, �P..please forgive me! I am new at this. Yesterday was my first day, and my manager told me that when the newlyweds arrived that we are to congratulate them!�

Trixie started to giggle as Jim�s grin grew bigger. �Don�t sweat it,� Jim said good naturedly, �we won�t tell anyone, will we Trix?� Trixie couldn�t answer because she had her hand over her mouth to suppress her laughter but her curls were already bouncing.

The man finally regained his composure and Trixie and Jim stepped into the elevator and when the door shut, they started laughing uncontrollably. Finally Trixie was able stop laughing long enough to speak.

�Did I hear him right? He thought we were married?� Trixie said wiping her tears away.

�I�m glad you heard the same thing too,� Jim said as he was finally able to calm down too.

�I didn�t know what to say at first,� she said as she fixed her curls a bit. �I thought he was trying to flatter us or something. But really, married? I don�t even look old enough to convince anyone that I�m going to be driving next year!�

�Now Trix,� he smiled at her, �have you looked in a mirror lately? You could pass for�oh, probably twenty.�

Trixie shifted her weight to one leg and put her hands on her hips. �Oh knock it off, Jim Frayne. The way you said that, it sounds as if you really meant it.�

�What if I do? You�re not fourteen anymore. You�re sweet sixteen.�

�As if two years makes a big difference.� Trixie turned to watch the �third floor� button light up.

Jim gazed at her. �You don�t know how much difference,� was all he said and left it at that. The elevator door opened and they headed into their rooms. Honey was busy in the bathroom getting her swim things ready. She rounded the corner and nearly ran right into Trixie.

�Gosh, Trix, I didn�t hear you come in,� Honey said. She was already in her bathing suit and had her swim cap in her hands. �Were there any messages?�

�Yes, there are five. Jim has them.� Suddenly she remembered the clerk�s mistake and began laughing again, clutching her sides.

�What?� Honey asked looking at her best friend in disgust. Trixie sat down on the bed, reached into her suitcase and pulled out her bathing suit and towel. �Trixie Belden, you tell me what�s so funny!�

�Oh Honey,� Trixie finally said, �you�ll never, ever guess what just happened down in the lobby!�

�You met the kidnapper and he confessed?� Trixie shook her head no. �You met a movie star!�

�Nope! Guess again!�

Honey put her hands on her hips and tapped her foot. �I don�t know Trix, what if you just tell me?�

�Gleeps, Honey, you�re no fun.� Trixie told Honey about how the clerk had mistakenly thought that she and Jim were honeymooners. Honey�s eyes grew big and she too, started laughing. �Imagine! I�m only sixteen, and he thinks I�m old enough to be married!�

�Give him the benefit of the doubt, Trixie. He didn�t know,� Honey said as she picked up her towel. �You look old enough to be a �grown-up�. What did Jim think of it?�

�He was the only one with enough wits about him to explain that we weren�t married,� she said. �I was too stunned to talk, I guess!�

�How perfectly funny!� Honey said leaning against the wall. �We�d better hurry. Everyone�s down at the beach already. They�ll think we got lost.�

�No, we�re just fashionably late.� Trixie grinned at her friend. Honey knew all about social graces and probably would have had enough tact to ease her and Jim out of that situation in the lobby. Trixie didn�t have much practice at that sort of thing. Soon the two girls, arm in arm, headed down the stairs and out the door into the bright sunshine and strolled over to where the other Bob-Whites were sitting. Di and Hallie were attempting a sand castle while Dan and Mart laid on their beach towels talking. Brian and Jim weren�t anywhere to be seen.

�About time you two squaws showed you�re pretty little faces!� Mart said to Trixie and Honey. �Where, pray tell, are the elder members of the club Bob-White?�

�We thought they were down here with you,� Trixie said.

�Here they come now,� Dan said as he spotted Brian and Jim trudging across the sandy beach. Both men had big grins on their faces as they approached the others.

�What�s with you, Brian?� Trixie asked hastily noticing his smirk.

�It�s nothing, Trix, just a funny story.� Brian winked at her as he took his shirt off and flung it at Mart.

�Last one in is a monkey�s uncle!� Mart yelled as he ducked the shirt and swiftly ran out into the ocean and dove in. Brian and Dan followed quickly. Jim slowly slipped his shirt off and handed it to Trixie.

�I guess I�m the monkey�s uncle, then,� he said and followed the other men. Clutching his shirt tightly, Trixie stood there looking after him as he deftly ran out to the shore, skillfully dove in and swam around in the cobalt blue water with Brian, Mart, and Dan.

�Yoo-hoo, Trixie?� Trixie jumped back into reality at the sound of Honey�s voice. Honey laughed at her blank expression. Trixie�s face was rarely expressionless. �Let�s help Di and Hallie with this castle.� The four girls molded the sand while they chatted.

�I wish we knew more about Kalani and her cousin,� Trixie said. �It just seems weird that they don�t even want to get the police involved.�

�It could be that because they�re secret and all,� Hallie said.

�But Hallie,� Trixie quickly broke in, �Kalani said that they weren�t secret. They just don�t want the police involved.�

�I know it sounds odd,� Di said as she cupped some sand into a little heap to sculpt into a tower for the castle, �but Daddy says that sometimes those organizations that like to remain out of the limelight will often times not notify any authorities if something has happened.�

�You have a point there, Di,� Trixie agreed with her. �I�d like to talk with her about this some more. Do you think we can convince the guys to maybe drop us off at the Capitol building again?�

�I don�t see why not,� Honey added, �We�ll just tell them we�re interested in the room that Kalani took us through.�

�But Honey, wouldn�t that be lying?� Hallie frowned at her friend with wide brown eyes. �You�re really going there to, well, snoop and ask Kalani questions.�

Trixie laughed at Hallie�s expression. �Yes, Hallie, we�re going to snoop. But, you see, we have a way of not really lying to them.� Honey simply grinned and nodded her head slightly. �Honey and I�ll tell them that we really want to go back and look around in that room, and while we�re there we�ll check up on Kalani. It�s true because we really do want to look around that room some more, but we�ll do more talking to Kalani than we will tell them.�

Di stopped working on the castle and said to Trixie, �Now I know how you get yourself into these situations. First you tell the boys that you are going to do this but you end up doing that.� She shook her head. �Personally, I�d rather let the police handle this. Kidnapping is a federal offense and I don�t want to end up kidnapped myself either. I think I�d rather see volcanoes tomorrow.�

�Fine,� Trixie said hastily, but with a grin, �You don�t have to come. Hallie?�

�I think I�d rather go with Di. It�s not every day I get to see a volcano.�

�What do you mean?� Honey challenged Hallie, �you live in Idaho and there are volcanoes all over Washington.�

�Only a few along the west coast of Washington,� Hallie rebutted, �and they�re dormant ones too.�

Trixie looked a little annoyed. �Well, you guys can go look at volcanoes all you want. Honey and I are going to the Capitol tomorrow even if we have to walk. We have all the rest of this week and next week to look at volcanoes. Right, Honey?�

�You know I�ll come with you, Trix,� Honey said loyally. Many times she was hesitant to jump into anything with Trixie, but she was always loyal to her best friend. Trixie wanted to discuss the kidnapping further but the boys came back from their swim. They all talked and chatted and after a while went back into swimming again. Even though the sun was setting, the ocean front was still quite warm.

The Bob-Whites perched themselves on a boulder that stood three feet above the water. Off in the distance, Trixie heard the light beating of drums.

�Does anyone else hear that?� she asked as she craned her neck to listen.

�I�ve heard drums been beating like that for a while now,� Di said quietly as the rest of the Bob-Whites craned their necks too. The beat was getting steadier and louder. Suddenly Di perked her head up and said, �I know what it is! It�s a Luau!�

�Neat!� Mart yelled. �Hey let�s swim back to shore, get our things, and go see what the luau is all about. Look!� Mart pointed at a glowing light in the distance. �That must be the shindig over there.�

�Swell!� Dan said and stood up. �Let�s hurry!� Honey and Di quickly put their swim caps back on and slid into the water along with Hallie, Dan, Brian, and Mart. �Hey! You two coming?� Dan called back to Trixie and Jim who remained on the rock.

�We�ll catch up with you later,� Trixie yelled. She wanted to go to the luau, too, but she felt the need to talk with Jim for a while. She looked over at the redhead sitting next to her on the rock. The moonlight glistened off his shiny hair and broad shoulders. He, likewise was staring at her too. �Jim, I still have a promise to keep with you. You wanted to hear about my dream. I�m still having troubled nights because of it.�

�Okay, Trix. Was it really that disturbing to you?�

�Well, the dream itself was not really that disturbing, it�s just who was in it. I haven�t seen nor thought of him in two years. I can�t figure out why he�d be haunting me like this now?� Trixie stared out at the six other Bob-Whites� bobbing heads as they swam back up to shore.

�I�ve never known anything to bother you so much.� Jim scooted over next to her and folded his hands. �Come on, old girl, out with it.�

Trixie still kept staring out at the six Bob-Whites as she told Jim about her dream Friday morning before leaving on the plane. Jim remained silent. He hated that man for everything he ever did to him, but now he was haunting Trixie. �Why do you think you saw him?� Jim knew she had an extra sense that usually helped her solve some of her cases.

�Honestly, I don�t know. I know my heart and brain are telling me something here. It�s like that dream I had about Regan that one time. It came true.�

Jim looked startled. �What dream about Regan?�

�Oh! I thought I told you about that,� Trixie said as she began to flush. It did sound weird for her to be telling Jim of dreams about another guy, especially someone they were all close to. �Remember when Honey and I went to Saratoga to find Regan? Well, one night before even arriving in Saratoga, I had a dream that I saw him at the racetrack and I was calling out his name and he didn�t hear me. Then later on, I saw him there. I even tried calling out at him, but he kept right on walking. That kind of scares me, because if that dream came true, what�s to stop Jonesy?�

�Well, the difference is, is that you associated Regan with the race track. You knew he�d be there. I think this dream about Jonesy was just a fluke.� Jim smiled at her and put his arm around her shoulders. �I wouldn�t worry about it if I were you, kid. Don�t let him get you down.�

Kid? So I really do look fourteen�I guess I�ll never grow up! She decided to change the subject. �Honey and I�d like to go back to the Capitol building tomorrow. We would like to look through that room some more and check up on Kalani. Di and Hallie don�t want to go. Do you think you could live with out Honey and I tomorrow morning?�

Jim simply grinned at her. �Sure. Go talk to Kalani and see what you can find out.�

Trixie looked at him with her mouth gaping open. �I�we were only going to��

�I know full well what you and Honey are going to do, and there�s no way I can stop you so I�m not even going to try.� His face sobered as he said, �you were so passionate about finding the kidnapper today that I found myself agreeing with you.� He laughed at his own words. �I also know what it�s like to be held against your own will. There were some nights that Jonesy�d just sit there and scowl at me. I wouldn�t be doing anything to hurt him and he�d get real mad. But the thing is, is he wouldn�t hit me. That was the worst part. He played on your emotions. Head games, you know. He used to haunt my dreams too, and I�m sorry he�s haunting yours.�

�He�s not really haunting my dreams. It�s just that it was him, because I knew it was him. It looked like him, but at the same time, it didn�t look like him at all.� Trixie stopped and grabbed a hold of her curls. �Oh woe, Jim! This is supposed to be a present for you and Brian and by telling you this, I�m just downright ruining it. You shouldn�t be thinking of that old beast.�

�Aw Trix,� Jim wrapped his fingers firmly around her shoulder, �he�s in the past. I think of him all the time, but I never let him drag me down.� Trixie simply smiled up at him. �What do you say we get off this rock and get over to that luau?�

�Okay,� she said, not really wanting to talk about Jonesy anymore than she had to. Jim stood up and helped her to her feet. Carefully, they slid down from the rock and into the nice warm ocean water. As soon as they gathered their things, Trixie told him she would rather change into some dryer things before going to the luau. He agreed to meet her there. Instead of heading up the staircase that was closer to them, she went around the wing to use the staircase on that side. Since so much had happened at the Capitol, she had forgotten all about the conversation she and Honey had heard and hoped that maybe there might be more clues. As she rounded the corner, she stopped short as she saw light shining through the very window that interested her. The window was shut tight but she could still hear voices.

�Well, tomorrow noon is it, Sam,� the second voice from before said. �If you foul this one up, you�ll be sorry. Lou will see to that!�

�Listen, shorty�� Sam began but was cut off by the second man.

�Don�t call me that!� I know how you feel, Trixie thought.

Sam went on as if he wasn�t interrupted. �I know tomorrow is it. Her family wants her back, and they�re willing to pay. It�ll be quiet and done. Over with and no one has to know.�

�Yeah, it is going to be over and done with.� Trixie let a shiver run through her spine as he spoke. There was an uneasy silence as Trixie crouched low in the shadows. Suddenly she heard a loud thump come through the wall she hid against. It was so sudden it made her jump. �That�ll learn ya!� she heard Sam say loudly.

�Sam! What are you doing!� the second man pounced on him. �Do you want everyone in this hotel to know?� Suddenly Trixie felt a sick feeling in her stomach as she heard a soft little moan come from right next to her. �You shut up!� the second man hissed fiercely. �What the king wants, the king gets, and what Lou wants, Lou gets.� He had someone held hostage right on the other side of the wall from her! �Sam, she makes a peep, you know what to do!� She heard a door slam. She peered up at the dark window and saw a dark figure standing there smoking a cigarette. A few minutes later the light went out.

She let her breath out and quietly scooted away from the window, back around the other side of the wing and through the door. Quickly she scrambled up the stairs and raced into her room and slammed the door. What the king wants, the king gets�this was too much. She hastily got dressed and hurried down the stairs and ran out the door. Unconsciously, she chose the door on the side of the hallway that was close to the very window she had been listening by and made her way across the lawn and found her friends enjoying themselves to the fullest. Many of the guests were in an arc around a huge bon fire clapping and cheering at the dancers.

�Hey Trix!� Honey greeted her, �You missed it! They already danced quite a bit and they are just now finishing so we can eat. They roasted a pig and everything! Isn�t this great?� Honey�s words were falling out all over as she spoke. Trixie could tell she was excited, but she needed to tell her about the conversation she just heard.

�Everything looks great, Honey.� Trixie answered her friend quickly as she grabbed her by the hand and dragged her to a table. �I have something to tell you. You know that window where we heard that conversation?� Slowly Honey nodded. �Well, I passed by it again. They have someone in there. And he said something peculiar too. �What the king wants, the king gets. What Lou wants, Lou gets.� The King! Get it? They have Kalani�s cousin!�

Honey gasped. �Are you sure that�s what he said?�

Trixie nodded her head so hard that her curls bounced. �Sure as sure. The window was shut tight but I could hear them plain as day. They must not be too worried about other people hearing them.�

�What else did they say?� Honey asked, her eyes wide with a little excitement.

�Gosh, Honey, they said that the exchange is going to be made tomorrow at noon!� Trixie stopped for a minute and looked out at the raging bonfire. �And I know where too.�

�Where?�

�They said that the exchange was supposed to have taken place there before, but Sam, that�s his name, tipped the waiter over and caused a scene.� Trixie turned her eyes back to meet Honey�s hazel ones. �I�m sure of it. The exchange will happen at the Hamakua Restaurant.�

�Trix, I don�t know about this,� Honey said tracing the pattern in the tablecloth with her fingernail. �It�s just that, these people don�t want the police involved, so there�s no chance of a rescue if we do get into trouble. Second, if this man is the same one who they were describing on the radio�Trixie, he is an ex-convict! He�s probably raped and murdered!� Honey shivered slightly. �I know we�ve been up against some of the worst, but never rapists and murderers!�

�Honey, we don�t know what he was wanted for. We just know that he�s wanted and now have a chance to turn him in.� She looked at her friend squarely in the face as she said, �I don�t want to do this alone and I want someone with me. I�m not talking about just my partner. I think that there are safety in numbers in cases like this.�

�I can�t believe what I�m hearing!� Honey forced a laugh. �The Trixie Belden we all know and love would never suggest that the Bob-Whites accompany her on anything!�

Trixie blushed a little. �I know I know, but Honey, I don�t feel right about this. They spoke like they have no qualms about shooting anyone on sight. Then the other one said it�ll be quiet and done. �Over with and no one has to know.� I just have one of my feelings about this.�

�Are you saying that you want the Bob-Whites to be there with you?� Honey asked her friend.

�Well, yes. There�s just something not right and I�I don�t know what I�d do if they turned out to be another Blinky, Pedro, and Big Tony.� Trixie shivered at the memory of her meeting with those three criminals. At the time, she didn�t realize what kind of danger she was putting herself in, and was thankful she hadn�t brought Honey with her. She thought a little harder about this, though, and decided that it would be better if she had the others with her.

�So then we need to go to the restaurant tomorrow instead of the Capitol building, right?� Honey asked.

�No, I think we should still go to the Capitol. Kalani should be there, maybe Kiu and Kawan too. I�m sure they�d like to help.�

�I�m sure they would,� Honey agreed, �but I�m not so sure they want our help.� She looked into her friend�s big blue eyes. �Remember what Kiu did after I said that Kalani had received some bad news? He quickly ushered her away, sort of like he�s shutting us out. I don�t blame him either. We are complete strangers and they want to keep this secret.�

�I guess you�re right, Honey. Maybe Kuhio will be there too. If we can convince him to get the police involved I can tell them where they�re keeping his daughter.� Trixie sat silent for a while watching as people were mingling around and helping themselves to the variety of meats and vegetables. �Maybe if you and I went to talk with Kalani, without the rest, she might be more convinced to call the police. Kuhio will be the one to take more convincing. Maybe if we convince her, she can convince him.� Trixie stopped as she saw Honey start to giggle. �What�s so funny?�

�You�ve �convinced� me that you are allowing the police to intervene.� Honey�s smile grew bigger as she squinted her eyes at Trixie. �Are you willing to work with the police because it�s not Captain Molinson?�

Trixie halfway smiled at her friend�s comment. �I don�t know. I guess I�m glad the Captain isn�t here to remind me that I promised to stay out of mysteries.�

�Well, at least paper will digest,� Honey said quickly. The two girls laughed at Trixie�s note to Captain Molinson earlier. �Shh, here come the boys.� Brian and Jim pulled chairs up to the table and sat down next to the girls.

�Go get something to eat, girls,� Brian said as soon as he noticed they didn�t have plates in front of them. �The food is real good.�

�No, that�s alright,� Trixie said looking at Brian�s plate heaped with ham, pineapple, and vegetables. �Where is everyone else?�

�Here come Dan, Hallie, and Di. Mart must still be at the buffet.� Jim said as he and Brian pulled another table over to make one long table. Dan and Hallie sat down next to Jim and Di sat next to Brian. Then to Trixie he said, �Did you see the show? I didn�t notice you come in.�

�I came in as it was ending.� Trixie said as her eyes twinkled. �It looked wonderful!�

�I�ll say it was!� Hallie beamed. �The hula dancers swayed and jumped around the bonfire as four men played those drum things!�

�Those are bongos,� Dan added smiling at Hallie.

�Anyway, then five men seemed to jump in from no where twirling batons of fire!� Hallie went on saying.

�Trix, you know the best part? They�re going to do this again on Friday so you won�t miss any of it!� Di was dripping with excitement. Mart came up to the table and sat down with his heaping plate. Di nibbled off of his plate as he ate. They laughed at talked and soon decided to head back to their hotel room.

�Well, good night, Trix,� Di called as she and Hallie opened their door.

�No wait,� Trixie called, �Honey and I need for all of you to come to our room for a few minutes. I have something to say.� Honey stood behind her loyally nodding her head up and down. Within a few minutes all the Bob-Whites were settled in Trixie and Honey�s room. Trixie stood while the others sat on the beds and at the little dinette table.

�Honey and I did some talking when I finally arrived at the luau,� she glanced at Honey, �I need all of your help in what�s going to happen tomorrow.�

�Whoa, Trix,� Mart cried out, �maybe before volunteering the fellow Bob-Whites on your little escapades, perhaps you ought to not be so secretive. What�s going on?�

�Hast thine patience completely eluded your cranial cavity in its entirety?� Trixie stared at him. �I was just getting to that.� Trixie was getting better at proving to Mart that he wasn�t the only one who could say big words.

�Anyway,� she began again and told them about the conversation she and Honey over heard last night and the one again tonight. �Those two men have someone in there with them who is being held against their will. We need to convince Kalani that the police need to be involved because that man is clearly the man from the restaurant. We all heard from the news broadcast that the man they were looking for was last seen at that restaurant that evening.�

�Preposterous!� Mart laughed. �Your intentions are failing on me, dear shamus.� He stood up and put his hands on his hips, �Might I inquire as to why you are so sure that prison escapees would take refuge at a resort in Hawaii?�