The professor was deep into one of his many experiments again. This time, it was a new bug repellent. Everything had just been figured out when Ginger walked into the room. She sneaked up behind him,putting her hands on his shoulders.

"Why, hello there, professor. How are you today?" The professor was mixing up some ingredients, not paying any attention to the movie star behind him.

"I am doing well,how about you?" Ginger grinned.

"Much better right now!" Just then, the professor turned to her.

"What can I do for you?"

"Well,I was just wondering if you heard about the anniversary party that will be going on."

"Why, yes! How could I forget? Twenty long,yet fascinating years we have been together. Not only have we become great friends, but we have explored many different species of wildlife,encountered some vicious headhunters, defeated a variety of storms, and it all lead to where we are today."

Ginger came closer to the professor,watching as the professor returned to his experiment.

"Yes, of course, professor. But, do you know something else?"

"What's that," he replied.

"Well, rumor has it that we have to have a date for the party tonight." Professor nodded his head, gathering up his supplies to store them away.

"Well,you shouldn't have a problem with that, Ginger. I know plenty of men on the Island that are just waiting for you to ask them. Whoever you go with, I hope you have a great time." Ginger's face turned to a frown.

"Actually, professor, I was hoping...if you didn't have anyone else to go with that maybe..." The professor smiled and nodded his head.

"Very well,Ginger. I will see you tomorrow night then." Ginger squealed with happiness. She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek,leaving the professor to his work. He smiled to himself, putting his hand on his cheek where he kissed her,his face turning a shade of red.

Back in the Howell's hut, Lucinda was in the main lobby writing in her schedule book. Thurston just entered the lobby after going on his lunch break. He wanted to talk to her but didn't know what to say. He slowly inched towards her. Just as he was about to speak, she rose from her chair,standing right in front of him.

"Hello there. How are you today?" Thurston coughed nervously, trying to act as professional as he could.

"I am doing fine,Lucinda." He backed up as Lucinda went to get a cup of water. Standing behind her,unable to see her face, he continued talking.

"About tomorrow night.."

"Yes," she answered as she turned around.

"Well, I...I just wanted to make it clear that we are going as friends. Nothing more." Lucinda nodded her head,returning to her seat without looking at him.

"I understand, you don't want anything to come inbetween you and your money. A Howell is a business man and always will be. He will only like someone if they have equal or more money than themselves." He scratched his head in confusion.

"Where did you get a preposterous idea like that? Never mind,I see where you are coming from." Lucinda looked up from her work to get a good look at Thurston.

"Well, don't you worry. I will go with you to make your mother happy. Nothing more,nothing less. I don't expect you to go out of your way to try and please me. Now, if you don't mind, I have loads of work to catch up on. So if you don't mind,your highness..." Lucinda said angrily, clutching her pen with all of her strength.

"Lucinda, I..." he began.

"I said good day, Mr. Howell!" Thurston headed to the main entrance of the building, looking back to see Lucinda paying no attention to him whatsoever.

"What have I done?" Thurston sighed and headed toward the beach.