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Episode 2: "Pirates, Guns and Money"
From NFL Superstar to Pirate Castaway: Christian is Cut Adrift
Captain Joe Don and his Officers realize the importance of the Expeditions this week when they choose the three marked Pirates based on their performance. Joy's injured knee, Kendra's slow swimming and Christian's bulky size bring each a Black Spot. Despite some unhappy shipmates and the threat of Mutiny, Joe Don is safe at Pirates' Court. Instead, it's former NFL Running Back, Christian, that must be cut adrift.
As Christian floats out to sea, he thinks about his experience: "The things that I'm gonna miss the most about the pirate ship was the guys that I was there with. It's one of those things, like when I played football, I will always remember. And the pirate ship is the same thing. It's an adventure of a lifetime."
Captain's Order
With John now cut adrift, the tension aboard the ship has eased, and the crew of the Picton Castle rejoices below deck. Nessa even points out how John's compass maneuver failed because everyone on the crew has a pretty good sense of where north, south, east, and west are.
Meanwhile, in the Captain's quarters, Captain Joe Don meets with his two Officers, Cheryl and Ben. "Now that John's gone, the ship's gonna improve," comments Joe Don. "I think there's a need for some sort of order on the ship right off the bat." To do this, Joe Don meets with Sean and asks him to be the ship's cook. Sean happily accepts this new position. Joe Don also wants to elect someone in the crew to be his eyes and ears on the ship and report to him with any updates on the crew. Despite Cheryl's misgivings, Joe Don hires Jay to be his Bosun, which means he has authority over the rest of the crew. However, Joe Don doesn't realize that Jay may be playing both sides by accepting this position. "I came here committed to be a pirate," Jay explains. "And the only thing that I want is the loot."
Behold the Pirate Flag
The next morning, the ship sets sail and the crew gets to work hoisting the pirate flag. Kendra stands atop the rigging and looks at the majestic ship in awe and says, "It's amazing being on the ship. I absolutely love it. I love going up on the rigging to do the sails. It's absolutely stunning…I wish I could stay on the boat forever."
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