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bigger problems.

It's hard to think of work

when we're here.

You're right.

Chris told me something

that caught me off guard.

What?

Church?

He told you about that?

It's cute.

Sure, it is.

I've never heard

that one before.

I've never known

any church patrons,

or whatever you call them.

I don't know

that I'm a...

it's just church.

Chris:

What's that?

We were just talking about

how you two know each other.

Oh.

We should start

to get back.

Why did you tell him?

What?

You told him

about church.

Yeah, so?

You don't tell anyone

about that.

Why not?

It's a part of you.

No.

I mean, yes, but...

What?

Are you ashamed of it?

No.

I'm sorry.

I don't broadcast it

like you do.

I've dealt with this

my entire life --

the questions, the rules,

the restrictions.

It's not that easy

for me.

It might not be, but that's

kind of the point, isn't it?

Sure, you say that.

Your full name

is Christopher Thomas Russell.

C-T-R.

"Choosing The Right."

It's practically

who you are.

She knows my full name.

Have you heard?

- It's awful.

What?

The charter plane

went down yesterday.

What plane?

The plane with Mark, Megan,

and Chris.

Nobody knows where it is

or if anyone even survived.

They're searching for them,

and nobody's heard anything yet.

They crashed?

You really think

this is gonna work?

I figure

it's worth a shot.

I'm open

to suggestions.

I say we keep somebody

on the beach at all times.

What?

To flag them down?

If they're looking for us,

why not?

The beach would be

the easiest place to find us.

Doesn't hurt.

The more we try, the better.

What about a fire?

Okay, so,

if we see anything come by,

we light

the signal fire.

Do you think the tide

will be a problem?

We're far enough away

from the water.

It should be fine.

We should probably build

a shelter tomorrow.

You really think we're

going to be here awhile.

I'd rather be ready for it

than not.

You know, I hate to admit it,

but he's probably right.

I was thinking for a roof.

What do you think?

Sure.

No.

Put it up here.

Fine.

No.

This way.

Be my guest.

What's your problem?

My problem?

Yeah. I'm not blind.

You got a problem, just tell me.

That is so Mark Taylor.

What?

You don't know

what you're doing.

You don't do anything.

You just sweet-talk everyone,

flash your little smile,

And take credit

for their work.

Are you still

hung up on that?

You got where you are

because --

I got where I am

because I work hard.

I may not be the hands-on guy,

but I know what I'm doing.

You sure do.

What are you doing?

Seeing if there's anything

we might have missed.

Did you find anything?

Nope.

I knew there was a raft!

You doing okay

with all this?

Yeah.

You're handling this better

than I thought you would.

The crash?

I thought you'd be like

every other woman in the office,

who, let's face it,

would be freaking out.

Then again, they'd be

completely awestruck

by you being here.

You know,

I kind of get tired of all that.

You do?

Yeah, it's every guy's fantasy

to be chased by women.

But everyone seems to put me

on this pedestal.

They don't see

the real me.

Is the real you better

or worse?

Both.

At least you're honest.

Well,

I'm not perfect.

But there's more to me

than just...

money, success,

good looks?

Sure,

point them all out.

But that's exactly

what people see first.

So, what's the cure?

Give away the money?

Fail?

Smear a little mud

on your face?

No.

Just find someone

who can see more than that.

We should get back.

Make sure Chris hasn't

torn apart the shelter

and built a computer.

Are you

putting on cologne?

The benefits of having

your stuff wash up.

Do you mind?

What are you doing?

I'm seeing what we have

in case we can use it.

That's not whipped cream.

Thanks.

How would it help?

Not sure yet.

I know fruit is healthy,

but a little variety

would be really nice.

Hey, Chris,

can I borrow your knife?

I thought

you hated fish.

At this point,

I'm willing to give it a try.

Can I help?

Please.

I don't even think

I was close.

Oh!

Are you sure

this even works?

Nope.

Hurry! Hurry!

Right there!

Oh.

Mark:
Almost.

Great.

Ooh.

[ chuckles ]

Aah.

Ugh. Ah.

Wait.

I think I got it!

Flammable.

Hmm.

Yeah!

Ohh!

You got one!

Hey,

look what we got.

Now what?

We gut it.

Really?

Well, I'm going to go see

what else I can find.

I'll be back in a while.

Um...

I'm gonna go with you.

Mark,

you've got the signal fire?

You guys don't want fish?

I'm okay.

I'll just put it

on ice, then.

I can still smell it.

The fish?

Ugh.

I'm going to go out

on a limb

That you don't like sushi,

either.

Nope.

Can't get past

the seaweed stuff.

It's not the fish

that bothers you?

Yeah, I don't know.

I never got that far.

What was that?

Manna from heaven.

What are you doing?

Don't you want one?

Well, yeah, but...

I'll just climb up there.

Are you sure

you can get up there?

I got it.

I'm sure.

Just watch.

Nice.

Just watch.

Okay.

[ laughs ]

Are you all right?

Okay, so, maybe I need to

rethink this.

Okay. Better.

Come on.

Okay,

now I'm impressed.

Nice work.

Well...

Megan.

Do you see that?

A boat!

Mark!

Mark!

Mark, light the signal!

Mark, light the signal!

A boat!

What boat?

Hurry up, man!

Hurry up!

You're trying to light

a big log.

Get the little stuff.

What were you doing?

The boat was right there.

You couldn't light it

fast enough!

I wouldn't have to

if you'd been awake!

Where's the boat?

You really think

this is going to work?

Those ships are miles out.

The whole island would have to

be on fire for them to notice.

You are so...

What?

You're right.

We need

a better solution.

That looks good.

If we had some black pepper

and some lemon,

This would be

first-class.

You cook?

Shh.

Don't tell the girls

in the office.

It's our secret.

Oh, shut up.

How do you open this?

Here. I'll do it.

Where is my knife?

Thanks.

What about a flare?

What?

For a way

to signal help.

Unless a flare gun washes up,

we're out of luck.

No, but...

You keep thinking.

I'm hungry.

And dinner is served.

Wow.

I thought

you didn't like fish.

It can't be that bad.

Should we bless it?

Mark,

do you mind if we...

Chris, we don't need to.

Go ahead.

Do you want to say it?

No.

John.

Watch it.

Sorry.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Everyone's fine,

apparently.

Nobody's

heard anything more yet.

Until we do, we just have to

hope they're all okay.

I thought all the women would

still be crying over Mark.

You have not been to

the women's bathroom recently.

No, I haven't.

Look, you're not alone.

I can't believe

how excited I was for Megan.

A chance to go on a trip,

with Mark and all.

And now...

What if it had been me?

That's what

you're worried about? You?

No, it's not --

They could be treading water

right now.

There could be sharks nipping

at their legs.

They could already be...

I hope Megan's okay.

I hope they're all okay.

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