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We see the cruise ship stalled in the middle of the ocean. The helicopter circles in the pouring rain.
INT. HELICOPTER
We see Rob in the back looking pale and sweated. Jett looks down the the ship below, while Max attempts to contact them.
MAX
(into his headset)
Queen Andrea, this is chopper one, do you copy?
No response.
MAX
That's odd. They're not responding.
JETT
Why do you suppose the ship is stopped?
MAX
The storm perhaps. I know very little about ships.
(sighs)
I guess I'll have to land without permission. They can yell at me later.
EXT. CRUISE SHIP -- QUEEN ANDREA -- DAY
The helicopter lands on a special, elevated pad. Rob springs from the helicopter, runs to the railing, and throws up. Mac and Jett get out and watch him with sickened looks.
MAX
Hope he has better luck with boats.
JETT
Thanks for the lift, Max.
(hands him a card)
You can reach us there for payment arrangements.
MAX
(accepts the card)
I'll do just that.
(warm smile)
Good luck with the business deal.
Jett smiles and returns to Rob. He still appears sick. When they turn, Max is already heading down the steps and out of sight.
ROB
(attempts composure)
Let's find Dennis first. He's in room 142. It's on the lower level. I should
clean up before meeting with Friedman.
They head toward the steps as the rain pours down upon them. Jett totes the bag with her.
JETT
Odd that the crew hasn't come to greet us.
ROB
Probably don't want to get wet.
EXT. NEPTUNE DECK -- DAY
Rob and Jett hurry along the deck and enter a corridor.
INT. NEPTUNE DECK LOUNGE
Rob and Jett enter the lounge and stop in the doorway. The lounge is completely empty. There aren't any crew members nor passengers.
JETT
This isn't right.
ROB
Where is everyone?
We hear the faint sound of a helicopter. They look at one another and hurry from the lounge.
EXT. NEPTUNE DECK -- DAY
Rob and Jett rush onto deck and stop by the railing. We see the helicopter flying away from the boat.
ROB
(slams his hand to the rail)
Damn it. What's going on around here?
JETT
They must be somewhere. Let's go to the main deck lobby. There has to
be someone there.
ROB
Seems we have little choice, now that Max has left.
They watch the helicopter a moment longer while walking toward the doors. The helicopter suddenly rocks then crashes into the water. Rob and Jet stand in the pouring rain with a look of horror on their faces. The helicopter explodes moments after impact.
JETT
Oh--Max--
ROB
It's obvious the man was an idiot. Let's go.
They enter through the side doors.
