Chapter 26Cirrus clouds, also known as high clouds, streamed from west to east across a celeste sky, promising to transition from a drab morning into a pleasant afternoon. Leaning into a recently painted railing near the Tower that once greeted thousands of immigrants to Honolulu and graced the opening credits of the original Hawaii Five-O series, I gazed from the expansive Honolulu Harbor to Sand Island State Recreation Area, a landscaped coastal park. Renovations were taking place throughout the Marketplace, where the Tower was situated, and several shops were closed.
“What’s this? A new look?” Cash sidled around and hooked an arm along the slender railing. Classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers concealed the eyes while a Panama hat with a black grosgrain ribbon and bow shaded the face, and hid the
