Summary

Chapter 15 finds Robie seasick in the storm, which continues through morning. Not all of the Hawaiian islands are tropical, and it can get quite cold. Max appears to be sleeping on the opposite side of the raft;. He has his yellow ditty bag secured around his wrist. Robie goes through the “Coastal Commander” bag that was attached to the side of the raft and finds four flares, a cup, mirror, flashlight, sponge, seasick tablets, and a small first aid kit. She notices the gash on the side of Max’s face and asks if he’s alright; he doesn’t respond. She puts a bandage on the wound.

In Chapter 16, she remains cold. She keeps talking to Max, even though he can’t respond. She waits for him to wake up and thinks about how she doesn’t know him. He’s the...