Day 3 - Rumbling Stomachs

After Violet left the Shrimp Camp, the rest of the day was spent reviewing what had been accomplished. Tom was confident that they had put together enough fishing supplies to get some real protein and food. With that confidence he went to bed with Blake.

But as the hot sun rose on day 3, all the husbands and wives at the Shrimp camp had rumbling stomachs. With only a small serving of rice to sate the hunger of 5 people, Tom knew that this morning would be crucial.

Right after breakfast Tom, Nigel, and David walked to the beach to begin fishing as Aria and Blake walked the jungle around camp, looking for fruits or coconuts.

The sun was beating down and morning turned to late afternoon. Aria and Blake got back to camp, shining with sweat, and even more famished. They barely found anything in the morning.

Aria: uuuuggghhhh this SUCKS! I’m hot, sweaty and hungry!! I bet Violet doesn’t have to forage.

Violet at that very moment in the Bull Camp…

Back at the Shrimp Camp…

Blake: It’s definitely not ideal but this is only day 3. We have to give the guys a chance to get some real food. I’m going to check out how it’s going, wanna come with?

Aria: l’m done trekking through that jungle, I need rest!!

With that Blake started her walk into the woods, alone. Even in the middle of the day, the jungle canopy kept the island well shaded, almost dark. It was a bit eerie, and Blake’s eyes were darting around her. Then she heard a branch snap.

Turning Blake saw Shane standing there with a basket made of leaves and branches slung over his shoulder.

Shane: Well hello again Blake, a pleasure seeing you again.

Blake: And it’s good seeing you too. I was just about to go check on my husband, he’s on the beach with boys fishing.

Shane grinned setting down the basket, Blake could see it was almost overloaded with freshly caught fish.

Shane: What a coincidence, I just got done. Pretty good fishing on the island. So I’m sure your man is doing good. But just in case…

He knelt down and wrapped one of the larger fish in a palm leaf before holding it out to Blake. Normally she would deny the gift but her grumbling stomach made her take it.

Blake: Oh well thank you! Very nice of you Shane.

Shane: No worries beautiful. If you need more just come by my camp.

He slung the basket over his shoulder and then once more started walking waving as he passed Blake.

Flushed Blake held onto the fish and continued on to the beach where she heard Nigel first.

Nigel: Fuck they took the bait… AGAIN!!

Tom: Did you hook it like I told you?

Nigel: DiD yoU hoOK it LiKe I TolD YoU?

David: Can you guys stop arguing… we can’t keep arguing. Let’s face it, the fish just aren’t biting.

It was then that Blake was finally noticed by Nigel and the huge fish she was carrying.

Nigel: W-wow! You got a fish!!

Tom turned to see Blake and his eyes grew wide. But how did she get the fish? After all he took all the fishing supplies.

Blake: Amazing Blake! This’ll feed us all tonight!! How on earth did you get it??

It was then that Blake was faced with a quick decision. Tell the truth, that she accepted help from Shane or lie and try to protect Tom‘s pride.