Here on Gilligan's Island
(Continuation of Castaway Anniversary)
It's been a week since the anniversary luau and things had calmed down a bit. The air was getting slightly cooler and not as many visitors in the past few days. On this particular day, the castaways decided to get together for a meeting. Mrs. Howell was the one who decided to get everyone together.
"Everyone, I have an important announcement to make." The group became silent,paying full attention to her.
"Thanksgiving is upon us within the next week and a half. I have decided that since there is not enough visitors coming on the Thanksgiving holiday, we shall be closing the resort for the weekend. Besides," Mrs. Howell began, " I am sure everyone will want to spend it with their families. After this coming Monday, you all may leave." After the meeting, everyone continued with their daily chores. Gilligan noticed that MaryAnn seemed a little less thrilled over the group splitting up for the holiday. He went over to his friend and put an arm around her.
"You okay,MaryAnn?" Gilligan walked with her to the beach as he noticed her wiping a tear from her eye.
"I wish I was,Gilligan. It's just I have no idea where I am going for thanksgiving this year. My aunt and uncle decided to go to my cousin's vacation home in Florida where she and her family are staying. I told them I wouldn't be able to make it this year. Besides that,I don't think going to another tropical area is my ideal vacation spot since that's where I stay most of the time."
"Oh." Gilligan thought for a second as an idea came to his mind.
"Maybe you can come with me for the weekend. My mom is having turkey at her house. I know she would love to meet you! You can even meet my brother and sister and their families." MaryAnn smiled
"Are you sure?"
"Of course! Besides, I can show you where I grew up and we can spend some extra time together without having to worry about work for a few days." MaryAnn got on her tip toes and gave Gilligan a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
"Oh, thank you, Gilligan,I'd love to!" Gilligan blushed,trying to hide it from her.
Later that day MaryAnn started packing up for her trip to Gilligan's, Ginger watching as she kept deciding which outfits to pack up.
"So,you're going to Gilligan's for Thanksgiving? Must be a reason behind him inviting you," Ginger began.
"I haven't a clue what you are talking about,Ginger." She ignored her face as she continued packing clothes.
"Well, he's inviting you to stay with him on a holiday and meeting his parents. What does that sound like to you?" MaryAnn grabbed a few dresses from her closet and put them on the bed.
"Ginger, I think you are getting a little ahead of yourself. Gilligan and I just had that one date." Ginger laughed.
"Yes, one of many!" MaryAnn ignored her comments and held up her dresses.
"The blue one or the green one?" Ginger pointed to the blue one.
"I think after all these years , the first mate might have grown-up a bit and realized what he has been missing. Just trust me,MaryAnn." Ginger headed towards the hut door,turning back to MaryAnn.
"Don't forget to call me on Friday. I'll be waiting!" Ginger winked her eye and headed out of the hut.