- Ben's dad is driving him crazy. The close quarters on the boat aren't helping anything.
- The boys have been working hard to keep everything on the boat in order. Each day, after their chores, they do some schoolwork.
- In the afternoons, the boys explore—snorkeling, swimming, and stuff like that. They explore the island, too. Gerry doesn't swim, of course.
- Soon enough, Dad decides it's time to move on. The boys aren't too happy about that.
- One day, when Dylan and Ben are messing around in the water, Gerry goes off to sit by himself with his faithful sidekick, Blankie, pulled over his head.
- Aw, little Gerry is having a cry. Ben tries to comfort him.
- Here's Dad. Time to go. He comments that Gerry needs to start spending more time in the water.
- Update: Ben still hates his father.