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Respect.

Those aren't

all bad things.

No, not if you have

your priorities straight.

Was it a hard adjustment

for you?

Yeah.

But it was worth it,

because it's true.

God is real,

and he loves us.

What else matters?

Mr. Davidson.

Have a seat.

John, you've been taking on

a lot of Chris Russell's work.

Yes, sir,

until he gets back.

There's a reality

we have to face.

We have to move forward,

and that means making changes.

You've been doing

a good job,

so we'd like you to take over

for Chris permanently.

But when he comes back,

then...

If he gets back,

we'll adjust.

Keep up the good work.

See anything?

Minnow.

Filling.

Any luck?

Not yet.

Oh,

I'll be right back.

Thanks.

Are we going to have anything

to cook today?

The fish

aren't cooperating.

I'd love to go for anything

besides just fish.

Like...

Chinese food.

Well, if I see any Szechuan

Chicken running around,

I'll let you know.

I'd even settle

for Indonesian food.

I was looking forward

to that.

If we made it without any

problems, we wouldn't care.

We'd probably be wishing

we had a burger.

That's true.

I guess sometimes

we just take things for granted

that are

right in front of us.

Yep.

Like matches.

I've got a whole drawerful in

my kitchen next to the candles,

and here it takes Chris forever

just to light a fire.

Candles?

So?

They smell nice.

Boom.

Didn't you say something

about swimming alone?

This reminds me

of my sister's place.

She lives near a beach?

Yeah.

I spent a summer there

a couple years ago.

It was actually right before

I decided to get baptized.

It's a good place to get away,

clear your head,

find the answers that you're

searching for, you know?

It's also about five minutes

away from McDonald's.

I wish

we were there now.

Was your family okay

with you getting baptized?

They thought it was weird

that I wanted it.

My parents had some concerns,

but they're cool with it now.

Hey, I was thinking.

Yeah?

Um...

I, uh...

We both work a lot,

and I see you there.

Okay.

But it'd be nice if I could see

you, you know, somewhere else.

Chris,

I get it, okay?

I know I need to be better

about going to church,

but you just

have to let me.

No, that's not

what I meant.

Really?

I was hoping --

- Hey!

Do you guys have

any more water?

No,

but I can go get some.

Are you sure?

- Yeah.

Okay.

I was just hoping

we could go out sometime.

Did you say something?

No.

Does it ever feel like

something always gets in the way

of what you want?

Sure, sometimes.

It's pretty annoying.

That's why you got to keep

trying and never give up.

Although, if you keep trying

and still don't get anywhere...

It just depends

on how bad you want it.

If you quit,

you're guaranteed to fail.

I'm going to get

some fruit.

Megan.

We've always had

a great friendship.

I really value that.

It's just I...

always wanted something more.

No.

Get to the point faster,

before something interrupts.

[ sighs ]

Megan, hi.

Aah.

Great!

Could work.

Megan, I just think that...

Hey.

- Hey!

Came to make sure

you didn't get lost again.

I got here,

didn't I?

Yeah.

I was just thinking.

I wonder how everyone is

back at home.

Probably business

as usual.

Come on,

someone would miss us.

You, sure.

Don't you have family?

Yeah, but I think I have

some old girlfriend listed

as my emergency contact.

Well, she'd call them.

It didn't end well.

She'd probably be celebrating

if she thought I was dead.

Wow.

What about you?

They're out of State,

but they're probably panicking.

Hey.

They'll be fine.

We'll get back.

Megan, when I think

of a flower...

I've hit a new low.

Okay.

Just what I want her to know.

How I feel.

Megan, I like you.

Smooth.

Just blurt it out, Chris.

Smart.

You are so smart, Chris.

Okay, how about...

It could have been worse.

I keep telling myself that.

If you didn't come on the trip,

it'd be Chris and me stuck here.

A nightmare

for you both.

I'm glad you came.

I wouldn't have it

any other way.

What about your girlfriend?

Jenna?

No.

Or any of the other girls

you date?

I've got a bit of a reputation,

don't I?

I didn't mean that.

The girls I've dated,

they're fun, but that's it.

There's nothing more

to it.

I know that sounds awful.

They just try to get

my attention,

Instead of being

the type of girl

that just catches your attention

automatically.

Like you.

Listen, Megan, if nothing else,

I just thought you should know

in case you felt the same...

...way.

I'm sorry.

I hope I didn't

cross some line.

Yeah.

No, it was fine.

You sure?

I don't want it to be awkward

for us.

I'm sure.

Good.

Not awkward.

I finally broke things off,

and I was so relieved.

That totally reminds me

of this guy that I dated.

Hey,

where have you been?

Working.

What's this?

Catapult.

Is this what you've been

working on?

Yeah.

Why?

I'm ready to get off

this island.

What's it for?

To launch the flare.

Give that back.

Seriously, Chris.

Is this the best

you can come up with?

Tell you what.

You think of something better

with the resources we have,

and you can criticize me

all you want.

What are you

looking for?

Cologne.

Won't help

with the smell.

Have you seen

my shaving cream?

Yeah.

Hey!

What's his problem?

I don't know.

Hey.

Hey.

Is this

what you've been doing?

Yeah.

You built a catapult.

Wow.

Why didn't you ask us

for help?

I didn't know

how much support I'd get.

Plus, you were caught up

in other things.

You know,

you're not so subtle.

Sorry.

Mark's really sweet,

even more than I thought before.

I didn't think

that was possible.

Come on,

don't do that.

Be happy for me.

If you're happy,

I guess that's all that matters.

I just don't want you

to get hurt.

I won't get hurt.

When we get back, do you think

he's going to be as sweet?

Do you ever wonder why he always

has a new girlfriend?

You'll start to see

who he really is.

I like who he is.

You like who you think he is.

There's a difference.

Why are you being so mean

about this?

- I'm not.

I'm just trying to get

out of here.

You two may be happy

to stay here forever,

But I'm not going to stick

around as the third wheel.

What?

I can't take this.

What are you

talking about?

You really don't know?

- No.

I'm talking about you.

Us.

I've been trying to tell you

for the longest time,

But you barely even notice me

when Mark's around.

I like you, Megan.

A lot.

But now

I'm not even sure why.

I mean, do we still believe

in the same things?

Don't question

what I believe.

Just because I don't make

a spectacle of my testimony

doesn't mean

I don't believe.

Your actions are a reflection

of your beliefs.

You're trying so hard to fit in

and be accepted

that you're compromising

the things that really matter.

You know what?

I'm tired of you

always judging me.

Nothing I do

is ever good enough.

I'm never strong enough,

not the perfect person

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