were different, and the sun was in their eyes. But then Joe
came down from the lifeguard stand to talk to them.
JOE: I see you have traveled a great distance. Have you come to find
food?
CUBBY: Yes, Governor. We had little food to spare before, and now, it's
completely gone.
SHARON: We had a drive-in restaurant up north. But the storm
destroyed it.
JOE: (upset, trying to hide his emotions) I'm sorry. Was anyone hurt?
SHARON: No, everyone made it out in time.
ANNETTE: We heard that somehow you knew the storm would come, and
you saved many supplies.
J.D.: We're hoping we might buy some …
(Coco, who has overheard the conversation, comes forward.)
COCO: Oh no, sir, our food is not for sale. It's free.
J.D.: Free?!
JOE: (quickly) This is my assistant, Coco. She's in charge of the food
and water station.
J.D.: I'm pleased to meet you.
JOE: I'm afraid we may not have any extra food at this time.
COCO: (stunned) Governor, what are you saying?!
JOE: Coco and I will have to check the inventory. Please come back
in the morning and we'll give you our decision.
J.D.: (disappointed, but resigned) We understand. Thank you, sir.
We'll see you then.
(J.D. and his siblings exit. Joe sits, deep in thought. Coco comes
up to join him.)
SPINNER: This was a turn of events that Joe did not expect. He was
deeply surprised to see his family after so much time—and
even more surprised how that made him feel.
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