SCENE 5
SPINNER: The beach community had never felt more like a … well, a
community. They found out the harsher the winds, the
stronger they stood together. Orchid and Hibiscus helped
organize a clothing cabana, Hot Dog and Mr. Snow Cone ran a
food pantry, and Coco could not keep enough bottled water in
stock. Even Captain Shubie and the Kahuna helped out.
KAHUNA: So what am I supposed to do with all these towels, Shubie?
SHUBIE: Fold them, sir, fold them!
SPINNER: And directing them all was Joe. He was more than just a life
guard on the beach; now even people on the mainland were
hearing that there was food and supplies at the beach because
of Joe. Everyone now called him "Governor." Quite a change
for the dreamer from the drive-in. In fact, he had a hard time
even remembering that former life—until one day, that former
life arrived on the back of a bunch of choppers.
SFX: "Roar of Motorcycles"
(As J.D., Annette, Cubbie and Sharon enter on big-wheel
tricycles.)
SPINNER: It was the crew from Papa Jake's Fries 'n' Shakes—and they
were hungry.
SHUBIE: Welcome to Pharaoh's Point everyone. It looks like you've
traveled a long way.
J.D.: We have. We used to run a drive-in up north. My name's J.D.
and these are my brothers and sisters.
SHARON: We're real hungry, and we heard you had supplies to share.
SHUBIE: We do. I'm sure we can help you. (pointing toward the life guard
tower) If you would just talk with our Governor, he'll make
sure your needs are met.
(J.D. and his siblings cross the stage to Joe's tower.)
SPINNER: Now Joe was seated high up on the lifeguard tower, and as
soon as he saw his brothers and sisters, he recognized them.
But they didn't know it was Joe. He was tanned, his clothes
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