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SCENE 2
(The Captain is struggling with a signal fire. Steamer trunks and
suitcases are open on the sand.)
EMMA: Wow, we're making some progress here. If we actually did
have to be stuck on this island for awhile, it might not be so
bad.
JESSICA: Captain, are you starting a fire for us to roast marshmallows?
What a super idea!
CAPTAIN: No, Jessica, I'm trying to get a signal fire going, in case the
rescuers aren't sure which side of the island we're on when
they get here. But, I'm afraid the matches and the wood are all
waterlogged.
(Billy runs on stage, excited.)
BILLY: Captain, Captain! Great news!
CAPTAIN: What is it, Billy? Are the rescuers here.
(everyone gathers around)
BILLY: No, but I finally remembered what I forgot! (seeming pleased
with himself) I forgot to send that S.O.S. when the storm hit.
ALL: (ad lib., "Oh, no!" "What?" etc.)
BILLY: I'm so relieved. That was driving me crazy.
SOPHIE: No S.O.S.?
CHLOE: No rescuers?
BILLY: No problem. I've already got that taken care of. Check this out
… I found just one bottle washed up on shore.
(Billy walks downstage to the edge of the stage and appears to
place the bottle in the "ocean," where the audience is sitting.)
CAPTAIN: A message in a bottle? It's already floating away! Did you
write down our position accurately?
(Billy smirks confidently and pulls a piece of paper out of his
pocket.)
