“This way … mind your step.”

I trod carefully, the thrill of being led blindfold to a birthday surprise almost overwhelming in it’s intensity.

“Here we go”, spoke the gentle voice of my lifelong friend Jose, soon to be best man at my wedding; I was surprised that he had accepted so graciously since I knew he secretly loved Michaela, but he had, and now this!

“Ready?” he shouted.

I nodded, jumping a little at the sound of his cry.

“Aim!”