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As you can see, story is about the six castaways realizing just how important Gilligan is to them. It just shows you really have to watch your mouth, it may not be physical but verbal abuse is just as cruel.
Back at the campsite, Professor Roy Hinkley awaited the Skipper's return.
After Mary Ann returned looking miserable, Jonas Grumby quickly set off to bring Gilligan home. The Howell's returned to their room and Ginger took Mary Ann to their home to lay down.
"Mary Ann fell asleep, she really wore herself out sobbing the past twenty minutes" she said as she finally returned to the table.
Roy nodded. "I have a bad feeling Skipper will return empty handed as well"
"As usual you would be right Professor…Gilligan is still upset with us and refuses to come home" Jonas replied joining them.
"Oh poor Gilligan…" Ginger cried and a small tear fell. Skipper sat in front of her and patted her hand.
"Don't worry Ginger, I won't give up till we convince him to come home" he assured her.
"How do you intend to do that Skipper?" Roy asked. Jonas shrugged but his face still held a determination.
"I don't know Professor….I know I been hard on him since we got stuck here…I just…." Jonas replied.
Roy nodded with a matching guilty expression. "We all share the blame in Gilligan's departure Skipper…" he answered, once again keeping the blame on everyone's shoulders.
He then stood up. "I suppose all we can do is speak with Gilligan alone and show him we care, you and Mary Ann already went so I will try now" he said.
"Good luck Professor, I have to warn you….he's changed a bit" Skipper said.
"That's to be expected Skipper…he is angry with us and scared of us at the same time" Professor answered.
Jonas nodded with a sad and pained look. "Yeah…I know" he whispered.
Roy gripped his shoulder tightly. "Don't worry Skipper…he'll come around" he said reassuringly and took off for Gilligan's cave.
Gilligan sighed as he heard his name called again.
Why wont thay leve me alon diary? Thay cal me mene names now thay want me bak? I dont want to diary…im afrade.
Gilligan stopped writing and crawled out to see his visitor.
"There you are Gilligan, I just came to see how you were doing" Professor greeted him. 'Hope this works' Roy thought. Reverse Psychology was there best bet he thought. He always did think like a scientist, everything calculated...maybe it was time to stop and just apologize for being wrong.
"I am all right Professor….I got my diary and all those blankets and pillows you guys gave me…this cave is really feeling like home" he answered.
Professor nodded. "All right then, I'll leave you back to what you were doing" he replied. He turned to leave and the first mate stared speechless.
"That's it? You…" Gilligan asked and stopped.
Roy turned back to him. "Yes, Gilligan? Did you want me to stay?" Professor asked. Gilligan only stared at him in horror. He felt his knees buckle and sank to the ground, thoroughly confused.
He put his arms around his knees and drew small doodles in the sand. "I won't make you Professor…I know I am just a pest" he mumbled.
Roy Hinkley cringed at his harsh words. 'Okay new plan' he thought then sighed. 'No...forget it Roy...just tell him what you think' he thought.
Roy walked to his friend and sat next to him. "I'm sorry Gilligan…I really wish you hadn't heard my foolish choice of words" he said.
Gilligan only shrugged. "Was kind of interesting to hear how you all truly felt about me when you thought I wasn't around" he said.
"Anger has a way of turning intelligent people foolish" Roy replied and Gilligan blinked at him. "Is that supposed to mean you don't hate me Professor?" he asked and Roy chuckled.
"Yes...that does sum it up Gilligan" he said. He patted Gilligan's knee. "I can't force you home Gilligan but...do really plan to live here forever?" Roy asked only to get another shrug.
"I don't know Professor...I know..." he answered and sighed. Roy nodded. "I get it Gilligan...trust me...it's hard being patient and not let your feelings get in the way...you take your time...just know if you ever need me, I will come and assist you" he answered.'
"Thanks Professor..." Gilligan said and Roy just smiled. "You're welcome" he said and with another pat to his friends knee he stood. "So, I guess I'll leave you?" he asked and Gilligan nodded.
"Yeah...I'll be fine" he said and Professor nodded and walked away.