SCENE 6
(Joe and Coco pray at the end of "I Forgive," then Joe returns to
his lifeguard tower. J.D. and his siblings enter to stand in front of
Joe.)
SPINNER: (as song ends and fades) And so Joe and Coco prayed
throughout the night. And as a new day dawned over the
beach, Joe knew what he had to do. Many had come that
morning to ask for food—groups of friends, several families …
and an older man, who came asking for food for an entire
village up north. But they waited patiently, as J.D. and his
siblings stood once again before the Governor.
J.D.: Thank you for seeing us again this morning, sir. We hope
you've reconsidered our request.
JOE: I had to take stock of many things last night. But our
storehouse is full. Overflowing, actually. And so I am happy to
give you whatever you need.
(The siblings rejoice.)
J.D.: Oh thank you, sir! We will spread the word that the Governor
is the most generous ruler in the land!
JOE: No, J.D. I'm not who you think I am. I'm not a ruler. I'm not
even from this beach.
J.D.: (shocked) You're not?
JOE: (taking off his hat and glasses) I'm Joe, your brother, the one
you sent to Pharaoh's Point so many months ago.
(There is general disbelief and surprise among those assembled.
J.D. and his siblings fall to their knees before Joe, terrified.)
ANNETTE: I don't believe it! Oh Joe, please forgive us!
CUBBY: We all wondered what happened to you!
SHARON: J.D. said it would teach you a lesson!
JOE: I've learned many lessons. (looking at J.D.) J.D.?
J.D.: (looking up) Yes?
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