While taking the food out to the table, Mary Ann did a double take and nearly dropped the tray. "Why its like seeing double!" She said, referring to Gilligan and Gomer.

"I once played twins in Double Trouble," Ginger declared.

Carter was still having a hard time believing he was sitting across from a woman he fantasized about since he was a buck sergeant. "Yeah…" was all he got out.

"That smell delicious, Mary Ann, Aunt Bee couldn't have done better." Gomer said.

Mary Ann shyly replied, "Thank you."

Ginger whispered to Mary Ann, "Double your pleasure, double your fun." Mary Ann just shot her daggers.

Dinner started off with oyster stew made with coconut milk, followed by an entrée of sea bass along with tropical fruits and vegetables. The meal was topped off with Mary Ann's signature coconut crème pie.

Carter told Mary Ann, "That was fantastic. I don't remember the last time I ate that well. You could give lessons to a mess sergeant named Hacker. That man is not fit to be a butcher."

Mary Ann thanked the sergeant.

Carter then added, "If I were back home, I would probably follow a meal like this up with a $5 cigar."

Mr. Howell offered Carter a cigar and said, "I don't have any cigars that inexpensive, but I think these will do."

After lighting up, Carter told Howell, "I don't think I've had a smoke this good since I was stationed at Gitmo after Korea and I spent my nights at the casinos of Havana."

Howell replied, "You have an educated nose. These are Cohibas, imported before that fellow Castro caused all that ruckus."

Mrs. Howell chastised her husband, "Thurston, take your guest and those smelly things away from the table."

Carter said, "I'm terribly sorry ma'am."

With that the two men went over by the fire. All according to Mr. Howell's plan to get Carter alone.

Mr. Howell stated, "Swimming all the way to the island, that's quite a feat, Sergeant."

Carter replied, "Its all in our training, sir."

Mr. Howell went on, "Still, I can see why the Marines have the reputation they have. My boy, I think you are the key to all of us getting rescued."

Carter answered, "Of course, Private Pyle and I will do everything in our power to get off this island and send help."

Soon the rest came over from the table, much to Howell's disappointment. He wanted the sergeant to himself. Gilligan brought the radio. The announcer was talking about the upcoming launch of Apollo 11 and the almost 'supernatural luck' of Astronauts Nelson and Healey being chosen as last minute replacements for Armstrong and Aldrin.

"Just think," Gilligan said, "in less than four days, there will be people on the moon."

The Professor uttered, "Quite a scientific achievement."

Mr. Howell added, "A tribute to the free enterprise system"

Ginger noted, "I once had dinner with Roger Healey. It was like dating an octopus."

Carter grunted, "I can't believe they replaced a Marine like Armstrong with that Air Force flyer Nelson. Did they give a reason why?"

Mary Ann said, "According to last nights news, the main and back up crews caught a virus last seen in ancient Persia, so they had to go with Nelson and Healey. All of the astronauts are supposed to fully recover in a couple weeks."

Gomer said, "That's too bad, those astronauts must be disappointed for not being able to go to the moon."

Mary Ann thought how sweet, here he is stranded far from home, and he is concerned about men he doesn't even know. She then asked the Marine, "So where are you from Private Pyle?"

Gomer answered, "A little town called Mayberry, North Carolina. And you can call me Gomer, ma'am."

Mary Anne smiled and said, "I'll call you Gomer if you'll call me Mary Ann."

Gomer blushed. That smile could make him forget all about Lu Ann. But Gomer was a gentleman, and would always stay true to his girl.

Carter changed the subject by asking, "After five years, why haven't you built a boat or raft to get off this island?"

The Skipper explained, "We have tried, but the materials on the island haven't proven to be durable enough to risk a long voyage on the open seas."

The Professor added, "Plus, there are some very unusual weather patterns surrounding this island."

Gilligan then turned the radio to its maximum volume. The announcer was counting down, "T-minus 15 seconds and counting." The castaways started counting down along with the radio, "10, 9, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, LIFT OFF. Apollo 11 has cleared the gantry."

After listening to the launch, the castaways retired to their huts. Gilligan and Gomer decided to camp outside, while Carter bunked with the Skipper. After several frustrated tries, Carter was able to get into Gilligan's hammock. The Marine Gunnery Sergeant found the makeshift rack surprisingly comfortable, and it wasn't long before he was sound asleep.