"No, you didn't tell me," I laugh, and I can't help but grin back at him, 'cause he looks so goddamn proud of himself. He doesn't talk a whole lot about that other island, and I've never pressed him about it. Still, it's good to know there's at least a few things about it that'll make him smile.

"Aw, come on, man. I think you're a fuckin' pleasure to be around."