Ginger smiled as she came upon the two ladies relaxing in the lounge chairs. "Hello." She greeted them both. "How's everything going?"

"Great." replied Alice. "Mrs. Howell was telling me all about her and Mr. Howell's social life back home. I must say I find it very exciting. Living it up in a penthouse in New York or a summer home in Palm Beach. I have to be honest I've always wanted to visit New York."

"Oh it's a very exciting city." Ginger said sitting down the end of Mrs. Howell's chair. "Wonderful theaters. You know I was set to star on a Broadway show but then we got shipwrecked here."

"Oh that's terrible." Alice said sympathetically. "That must have been devastating."

"It was. My ex-roommate Debbie Dawson stole my place. I know she just couldn't wait for me to be out of the way." Ginger frowned. "She was always jealous of me. I could tell."

"I'm sorry." The older woman said. "I know that must have been crushing. But something good did come out of it, you got a wonderful handsome husband. I bet that Debbie would be green with envy once she saw you with the Professor."

The actress smiled. "She would. And it would kill her to know that she could never have him. She will never find anyone as wonderful as my Roy."

"Don't you worry about that Debbie." Alice said. "I'm sure that she wasn't as half as good as you would have been in the role. I bet they even said that in the reviews."

Ginger giggled. "That would be something."

Mrs. Howell nodded in agreement. "Ginger is a wonderful actress. All those others are just jealous and wish they had have her talent. And her beauty."

"Thank you Mrs. Howell." Ginger said. "That was sweet of you to say."

"You are a beautiful woman Ginger. I wish I could look half as beautiful as you. I can see why the Professor is so crazy about you. I could never look as great in that tye dye skirt and matching top. Such lovely red hair. You're gorgeous!"

The starlet blushed a bit. "You are very sweet. You happen to be a very attractive woman too. Tell me, do you have anyone special back home?"

Alice shook her head. "No I don't. I'm a widow. My husband Tom died five years ago."

"I'm so sorry." Ginger said. "Do you have any children?"

"Yes. Two boys. Toby and Chris."

"I bet they are worried about you. Do they know you went out sailing?"

Alice shook her head. "No. You see Toby is overseas on business in Europe. He works for a museum of history. I think some ancient artifact was uncovered and they need to verify the authenticity or something. Chris is back home in Texas."

"I see." Ginger said pursing her lips. "Well does anyone know you went out sailing? I was just wondering cause I thought maybe that someone would come looking for you.."

The brunette took a breath. "I own the sailboat I was on. Everyone knows that I take it out whenever I come to visit my sister in Hawaii. However I didn't exactly tell anyone I was going to go sailing that particular day. I wish I could be more help but I'm afraid I'm not."

"That's alright dear." Mrs. Howell assured. "You are safe and sound here on our little island. That's what's important."

"Mrs. Howell is right." Ginger said. "We'll take care of you and help you adjust. You will do just fine. Wait till you taste Mary Ann's cooking."

"Can't wait."

"Just a word of warning." The starlet said. "When she brings out the coconut pie, you best grab a piece while you can or Gilligan will eat the entire thing. It's his favorite."

Alice laughed. "He sounds like quite a character."

"Oh he is." Lovey nodded. "But trust me you will love him. He's a sweet boy."

"You all seem like a nice group of people. I consider myself pretty lucky to have ended up stranded with you all. If there is anything I can do to help out, you let me know. I'll be more than happy to. I am pretty good a building things."

Ginger's ears perked up. "Building? You can build things? Like what?"

"Oh like furniture. I made a nice set of shelves back home. A coffee table and I even put together a porch swing."

"Wow." The movie star said in amazement. "I wish I could do those thing. I don't have any skills. Well except beauty." She grinned.

The Professor walked by and heard this remark. He walked up to her placing his arm around her shoulders and said "You my love are very skilled at being beautiful." before placing a kiss on her lips.

Ginger smiled as he walked off. "Isn't he wonderful?" She said dreamily.

Alice thought the whole scene was quite touching. "You really love that man don't you?"

"I do. He's the best thing that ever came into my life. No one ever loved me like Roy does." Ginger sighed. "I love him so much."

"I used to feel that way about Tom. He was a good man. I loved him from the moment I set my eyes upon him. Six feet 3 inches. Chestnut hair. Deep brown eyes. Very handsome. I miss him every day. I just never could find anyone who came close to him. He was the love of my life. It wasn't until maybe three years ago I finally stopped wearing my wedding ring. For the longest time I could not let go of it. My boys sat me down and told me that their father wouldn't want me to go on that way and I needed to let go. So I eventually took off my ring. It was one of the hardest things I ever did. When Tom placed it on my hand twenty four years ago I never thought I would have to remove it." She wiped a tear away from her eyes. "I'm sorry. I don't mean to bring you all down."

"It's okay." Ginger assured. "We are hear if you need someone to listen. You can trust us."

Alice nodded. "I know. Look I think I want to take a walk around the island for a bit."

"Oh sure go ahead." The actress said. "Take your time."

The older woman stood up. "I'll see you in a little while." She said before heading towards a jungle path.

Mrs. Howell watched. "Poor woman. Too lose her husband so young. I wish there was something we could do for her."

"What can we do? It's not like there is a supply of men available on this island. The only single one is Skipper."

"Yes." Mrs. Howell said with the wheels turning in her head. "Yes he is the only one isn't he?"

Jungle

Alice walked along noting all the beautiful flowers and various plants. She heard voices and she went to inspect. Her eyes came upon the three men building the Professor and Ginger's hut. She took notice of the sea captain as he was fastening a bamboo pole. The woman studied him. He was a little on the portly side but still..he was attractive. Alice was curious if he had anyone back home. She took note that the three women of the island were all married. Ginger to the Professor. Mary Ann to Gilligan and of course Mrs. Howell was married to Mr. Howell for over well over twenty some years. There was no one for him. It was sad in a way she felt. To see the three happy couples and not able to experience that same joy. If only she had decided to take her sister Jacqueline with her. Oh wouldn't she be perfect for the sea captain!

The Texan then watched the Professor. He was a true gentleman that was for sure. Very smart. She could see why Ginger was nuts about him. She had observed the way he was around the movie star. So clearly in love with her and treated her like she was a queen. It must be a nice change for the movie star to have a man who actually respected her. Alice knew that the Hollywood scene could not have been easy for Ginger. She had a friend who lived out there for a few years and it could be pretty brutal. However Ginger had gumption and grit. She could handle herself and all the producers who probably tried to chase her around. If they did get back home, Alice was certain that the Professor would not allow one of the sleazes to lay a finger on his wife.

She then observed Mr. Howell. He was quite a pistol and also one who loved and adored his charming wife. He denied her nothing as far as she could tell. The woman had just about everything with her. All kinds of diamonds and other jewels. That engagement ring was incredible! She never saw a rock that big before in her life! However Alice knew that it was more than the material things that Lovey Howell adored about her husband. He was a sharp minded business man and as far as she was concerned probably a lump of sugar down deep inside.

Feeling like she needed to be of some use, she approached the trio. "Hello." She greeted.

Skipper turned to her. "Hello there." He said with a smile. "How are you feeling?"

"Much better thank you. Nice hut you are building there." She said. "Could you use a hand?"

The sea captain raised his eyebrow. "You know about construction?"

"Some. I was thinking that maybe I could help with the furniture. I was telling the other women I made a lot of furniture back home."

"Really." Skipper said surprised. "Well then we can most certainly use a hand with that. The hut is almost complete and the furniture was the next thing we needed to work on. Any extra help is more than welcome."

"Great." said Alice. "So I guess we should go gather some wood to get started. Were do you usually collect it?"

"I'll show you." said Skipper. "Follow me."

Mr. Howell watched as the pair set out towards the lagoon. "Make quite a pair don't you think?"

The Professor turned towards the millionaire. "I beg your pardon?"

"Skipper and Alice." Thurston said. "Don't you think they make a nice pair."

The academic shook his head and sighed. "Mr. Howell I think you've been hanging around Mrs. Howell way too long."

"Worked with you and Ginger didn't it?" The rich man quipped.

"I already loved Ginger." The Professor came back with.

"Yes but you weren't telling her that and Lovey gave you that extra push." Thurston said triumphantly. "And she helped bring Mary Ann and Gilligan together. So I would say she is two for two."

"So you are looking to make it three for three?" The scholar said amused.

"Why not?" Mr. Howell said with a grin.

Other Side Of Jungle with Mary Ann and Gilligan

"Gilligan you think we should head back now?" The farm girl said as they sat outside their little hut. "I like being here with you and all but I miss the others. And I still feel bad about the way I treated Ginger. I want to make it up to her."

The sailor sat up. "Ginger understands. She knows you didn't mean it."

"I know but I still feel awful. What do you say? You want to head back?"

"I suppose. If that's what you want." Gilligan said standing up. "I liked being out with you Mary Ann. It was nice to be alone. Just you and me."

Mary Ann smiled Gilligan helped her up. She placed a kiss on his lips. "I liked being alone with you too."

The two gathered up their belongings and started back towards camp.
Mary Ann was planning in her head how she could make up for being so mean to Ginger. Maybe she could bake the movie star her favorite pie. Make her her favorite dinner. It would be a start. Maybe something for their new hut.

Mary Ann and Gilligan arrived back at camp and found Mrs. Howell and the movie star. "Hey!" She greeted. "We are back!"

Ginger got up and hugged the brunette. "Oh it's nice to see you back!" She said. "Did you have a nice time together?"

"Sure did." Gilligan grinned. "It was just what we needed."

"I'm glad" Ginger said as she let go of Mary Ann and then hugged Gilligan. "You two deserved to have some time together."

The movie star let go and stood back. "We have some news to share. Pretty amazing news."

"What?" asked Gilligan. "We're going to be rescued?"

Ginger laughed. "No silly. If that was the case we would have gone out to find you sooner. No it's something else. This woman washed upon shore. Well sort of. Her boat got caught up in some violent wind and she got thrown overboard. She swam all the way here."

Gilligan's eyes shot up. "A woman? A woman showed up on the island?"

"Yes." Ginger said. "She's really sweet. Her name is Alice Norbanks. She's from Texas."

"Oh I would love to meet her!" Mary Ann exclaimed. "Where is she?"

Mrs. Howell stood up from her chair. "She went for a walk. She'll be back later." She then hugged the two younger castaways. "I'm glad to see you both back though. I missed you!" She then let go and turned to Mary Ann. "Come on dear. I want you tell me all about it."

The two women picked up the bags and headed towards the hut. Ginger noticed Gilligan's huge grin. "What are you smiling about?" She asked.

"My wish came true!" He said excitedly clapping his hands.

"What wish? What are you talking about?" The movie star inquired.

"I found another eye of the idol! And I wished that Skipper would have a woman. And look. One showed up!" He exclaimed. "Isn't that great!"

Ginger smiled. When they had originally found the eye she had believed it would help but now she was agreeing with her husband that it was just eleven dollars worth of quartz. Still she didn't wish to step on Gilligan's joy. "It is nice. That was very sweet of you."

Gilligan frowned as he thought of something.

"What's wrong?" asked Ginger. "I thought you were happy?"

"I am but…who's gonna marry them? Skipper was the only one who could marry anyone. No one can marry him…wait…I'm the first mate! Maybe I can! Oh I need to check the Navy guide and see if the first mate can marry the captain. Well not marry him but marry him to a woman. Not actually be the one who marries him cause I don't want to marry the Skipper…I married Mary Ann and…."

"Gilligan." Ginger said cutting him off. "I think it's great that you want the Skipper to be as happy as you are with Mary Ann. I think you should slow down though. Just let things progress. You don't want to be pushy. Just let things be."

"I guess." said the sailor. "But if we let things be you wouldn't be married to the Professor right now. Mary Ann and Mrs. Howell helped bring you two together."

"Yes in a way they did but Gilligan, Roy and I already loved each other. Skipper and Alice just met. Let them build a relationship before you rush them to the altar."

"Okay I will." Gilligan said reluctantly. "But I'm still going to check to see if I can marry the Skipper not marry him but marry him to a woman…"

"I get it Gilligan." The redhead said before the sailor could ramble on again. "You go check the book."

The young sailor hurried off in the direction of the hut. Ginger stood back shaking her head. She decided to go check on her own husband to see how their new home was coming along. Oh darn! She wanted to tell Mary Ann and Gilligan the other wonderful news! Oh well. She'll tell them at dinner. Yes that will be a good time.
For now she needed to go see her husband. If he thought he could just kiss her and leave and…great now she was getting those raging hormones!

Ginger walked off and came upon the hut. She smiled seeing her husband hammering a nail into the roof. "Looks goods." She remarked.

The Professor looked down from the ladder to see his beautiful wife. "Yes it is really coming along. Should be done very soon."

"I wasn't talking about the hut." Ginger said in a seductive tone.

The academic gulped and gripped the ladder. "Um…I…I need to finish this…" He stammered.

This did not deter the redhead one bit. "Darling…" She said approaching the ladder. "Come down from there."

Knowing that he had no choice cause chances are she would just climb up there, the Professor slowly made his way down. As soon as his feet hit the ground Ginger crushed her mouth against his in a hard deep kiss.

The Skipper had returned with Alice who was amused by the whole scene. "Oh my!" She said.

The sea captain shook his head setting the wood down. He walked over and pulled the redhead away who protested. "Hey!" She said glaring at him.

"I'm sorry Ginger but I'm afraid I cannot spare the Professor at the moment. We are close to finishing and it would go faster if you didn't um distract one of the workers." He said tactfully. "I'm going to have to ask that you cease kissing him and let us get back to work."

The movie star narrowed her eyes. "He's my husband and I can kiss him anytime I want to!" She pouted.

"Yes you can but not right now." The Skipper said gently nudging her away. "Run along now."

Ginger looked back at her husband. "Darling you going to let him talk to me that way!"

The Professor felt helpless. On one hand Skipper was right, this hut did need to get finished. On the other hand, he did not wish to upset Ginger and have to deal with her hot temper. Carefully he approached his firey wife. "My love." He said. "I promise you that we will finish just as soon as we can. After that I swear I won't leave your side unless you want me to."

Ginger smiled. "Okay." She said. "I love you." She kissed him once more before turning to walk off hypnotizing her husband again with her hips. And as usual he was set to follow her only to be stopped by the sea captain. "Get to work Professor."

"Yes Skipper." He said as he went back to the ladder.

Alice found the entire thing very comical. That woman sure had some effect on the man of science that was for sure.