Stranded

Carter and Jane set off, carrying bags filled with bottles and jars, in search of a fresh water source. As they walk, Jane grows nervous and starts asking questions about the island and the possibility of finding water. Carter tries to reassure her by explaining that the island is small and that a fresh water source is likely, but he really has no idea whether that’s true.

Vanessa inspects the solar panel and sees that the glass is broken but the rest of it is intact. The wires at its base have come apart, so she uses pliers to twist them back together. Clouds gather over the island, so she and Buzz can’t test the solar panel yet, but Vanessa knows that the chances of it working are low. She reassures her brother by telling him that their parents are probably searching for them right now.

Carter spots a waterfall down by the lagoon and cries out joyfully. Jane follows him across the sandy beach and over tiny streams. When they come to a large, fast-flowing river, Carter sees no option but to try to cross it. Jane warns him against it, knowing the current will pull him away, but he dives in anyway. He’s instantly swept away toward the middle of the lagoon as Jane cries out for him. Carter nearly drowns but surfaces just in time to see Jane stepping into the water after him.

Buzz and Vanessa sit on the deck of the Lucky Star, and Buzz wonders if they should look for Jane and Carter, who should have returned hours ago. Vanessa suggests waiting a while longer; she wants to study the maps that were on board. She pulls out a map of the Pacific Ocean and determines that their island is within a 1,500-mile radius. The realization is no comfort, however since it means it could be a long time before they’re found. Buzz urges Vanessa to get up so that they can start looking for Carter and Jane.

At the lagoon, Carter tries to tell Jane to stay on the sand, but she’s swept away even faster than he was. He watches as she floats toward him, and they both kick with all their strength until they can catch each other’s arm. They swim to the edge of the lagoon and sit on the sand, wondering what to do next. The sun is setting, and it’s too late to try to return to the boat.

Rain begins to fall, which is initially a huge relief; Vanessa and Buzz try to catch it on their tongues. They realize that they won’t find Carter and Jane tonight and head back to the boat. When Buzz suggests using the broken sail as a massive bowl to catch the rain, Vanessa compliments his intelligent idea and notes how well he’s adapting to survival.

Jane and Carter sit close together on the lagoon beach, trying to keep warm. She wonders what time it is or when the sun will come up, but he doesn’t want to talk. Jane tells herself to just get through the night and stay strong until then. At the boat, Buzz stands watch while Vanessa sleeps. He flicks a flashlight on and off, hoping to guide Jane and Carter back and regretting ever letting them go off alone.