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Rob and Jett hurry down the staircase and slow as they near the bottom. The entire lobby is empty. There's no crew minding the desk. They slowly enter the lobby. The gift shop appears empty and wide open. They approach the desk and look around with some concern.
JETT
This is definitely not right.
ROB
(looks behind the desk)
Where the hell did they all go?
JETT
Abandoned ship?
ROB
That's ridiculous. The ship's not sinking.
(looks around/mutters)
I hope.
JETT
Maybe we should check the dining room and kitchen.
ROB
Face it, Jett. They're gone. There would be someone tending the front
desk if there was anyone around.
JETT
There has to be someone onboard. Let's check the lifeboats.
Rob nods. They leave the lobby.
EXT. MAIN DECK -- DAY
Rob and Jett look from their deck to the one above them. We see all of the lifeboats are gone. They look at one another with concern.
ROB
This can't be good. Why would they abandon a ship that wasn't sinking?
JETT
I don't like this.
ROB
Let's check the control deck. Maybe we can radio for the coast guard.
INT. CONTROL DECK
Rob and Jett stare at the demolished radio and controls. They look at one another without a word.
INT. MAIN DECK LOUNGE
Rob pours himself a drink while Jett paces the length of the lounge. Both are completely soaked.
JETT
What about your cell phone?
ROB
(downs a drink)
No reception this far out.
(pours another drink)
Someone has to come along eventually. We'll just wait here until they do.
We won't starve, that's for sure.
JETT
(groans/frustrated)
I need to find some dry clothes.
(studies him)
Will you come along?
ROB
(downs the second drink)
Why? You know where the lobby is. I've just lost a million dollar deal, and
I'm stranded on an abandoned cruise ship. This is going to cost the company
a fortune. That bastard, Max. Serves him right--leaving us.
JETT
(frowns)
Be happy we weren't with him.
(pause)
I wish you'd come along to the lobby. My luck, you'll disappear as well.
ROB
You'll be okay. Just go.
Jett frowns and leaves the lounge.
INT. MAIN DECK LOBBY
Jett wanders through the gift shop portion of the lobby and looks over shirts with the ship logo on them. She finds a nice button shirt and a pair of jean shorts. She bites the tags off with her teeth and approaches the changing room.
INT. CHANGING ROOM
Jett changes into the dry clothes and hangs her wet things over the changing room door. We hear a clunk from the gift shop. Jett tenses and stares at the changing room door. She quickly slips into her shoes and hurries to the door. Jett slowly opens the door and looks into the gift shop.
