Ruby, Nick, Amy, and I were left behind as Jaden and the ladies motivated out into the wilds of the atoll. It was fun to see a little spirit, and some smiles that weren't forced. The cruise had truly gotten not-fun recently.

I looked at Ruby and said, "Coconuts?"

She laughed. "Sure, why not? Easy to get, not TOO hard to carry, and a fine source of fresh milk and pie fixings for dinner. Besides, we needed to do something; the party was getting stale."

Amy chimed in. "If we're going to have fresh coconut, I've got to get the rest of the fixings for the pies together! Nick, come on and help." Both went belowdecks.

I had an evil thought, stirring from a childhood educated by the Three Stooges, Laurel & Hardy, and Mel Brooks. Turning to Ruby, I shared my idea for what could be the second contest....