(Open to the deck of the ship at twilight with no clouds. The ship is in fine condition as it has been well kept with barrels off to the left. Then there is a doorway for the captain's room in the middle of the scene. Also the deck of the ship is filled with many different pirates of THE PIRATE CREW. They are men dressed roughly and have seen many battles. They hold expressions of excitement and joy. They are to the left side of the stage. REBECCA stands before THE PIRATE CREW; next to the doorway on side, with a grin of pride with her arms folded and MUMBLES stands beside her with a relaxed face. MUMBLES is now dressed in a green vest with black pants, which has a gun neatly placed away. His once proper look is now gone as he holds a cheerful smirk. His black hair now tied back with a green bandana and his feet bare. His arms are folded with a map in the left hand and a compass in the right hand. )

Rebecca. All right men, now I want you to know that we have a key, which belongs to the greatest treasure in all the history of piracy. The fact it is that I have the map to this treasure. This treasure has enough gold and jewels to set all of you, gentlemen of fortune, in a comfortable and rich lifestyle. So by week's end, you all will behold a treasure so great that even the chest it is in is made of gold. With that men make ready to set course.

(THE PIRATE CREW cheers with delight. Then all of them leap to different chores of cleaning the deck and pulling the ropes of the sail. MUMBLES holds a happy grin as he opens the map and starts to look at the compass. MUMBLES starts humming softly to himself as REBECCAturns to him. REBECCA laughs quietly at MUMBLES.)

Rebecca. (To Mumbles as she hits his shoulder playfully). Mumbles, this treasure will bring for us good fortune! I know it. (Shouts to crew). We shall have an adventure that will have many great and grand events for us! Eh, men?

(THE PIRATE CREW cheers in agreement to Rebecca's statement, as they continue to work. Mumbles nods his head to REBECCA and then continues to study the map. Suddenly, the doorway to the captain's cabin creeps open. ENTER ROGER slowly onto the deck. THE PIRATE CREW turns their heads quickly towards ROGER. THE PIRATE CREW starts to give expressions of anger and disturbed faces. ROGER stares at THE PIRATE CREW blankly and walks three feet further on the stage. MUMBLES looks from the map, he stops his happy mood, and drops his belongings as he points at ROGER in disbelief.

Meanwhile REBECCA smirks at ROGER as he enters. She unfolds her arms and walks in front of ROGER to his right. THE PIRATE CREW surrounds REBECCA to her left.)

The Pirate Crew (To Rebecca). What be th' meanin' o' tis cap'n? We be in no agreement t' welcomin' an outsider on th' ship. Why did ye brin' tis dog har?

Rebecca (Stands proudly with shoulders back). Shut your mouths, men! I will explain my logic. This dog (Points to Roger). is an excellent fighter and does things fast. I have seen him in action myself. And besides, we are in need of another hand, since Old Danny died in the last raid. So this is perfectly good for us, seeing that now we get some free service and that he gets no pay, as he just being a slave.

The Pirate Crew. Truly, cap'n? (Laughs at Rebecca's remarks and start to smile). Arrg, we know that th' captain be usin' 'tis dog for her own personal pleasure. Seein' how she can be lonely on the long nights...She most likely fell in love with th' landlubber. Oh she be a gentle beauty after all. All right mates lets all bow down t' beautiful and powerful Rebecca th' Mighty in love.

(MUMBLES smiles at THE PIRATE CREW'S statements. He then stares off to the side to look at ROGER and stops his laugher. MUMBLES then picks up his map and compass as he steps back from the scene. REBECCA herself laughs with her crew.

Meanwhile ROGER stands still as he listens to the laugher. His eyes now shift away from THE PIRATE CREW toward the floor. His hold on his sword tightly with his right as the expression on his face continues to be blank.)

Rebecca (To the pirate crew). Men, I have other reasons that I fancied to bring this landlubber here.

The Pirate Crew. What be they cap'n?

Rebecca. Would you like us dead? If this man would have stayed behind, he could have lead the Navy to us.

The Pirate Crew. Aye captain, that be sound, if the landlubber must stay. But th' dog better get th' lower jobs on th' ship.

Rebecca. Fine men, if you will be satisfied with that arrangement.

The Pirate Crew. Aye captain, we accept that poor dog into th' crew. But he seem t' be rather weak lookin' and not worth carryin' onboard. (Laughing). Th' calmest of breeze could most likely blow him away. Oh poor dog, he'll suffer so much from th' lack o' his good ol' life.

(Meanwhile ROGER continues to stare at the floor, but his expression as changed to annoyance. He bits his lip and then slowly lets go of his sword with his right hand. He then lowers his head to them.

Quickly REBECCA notices the discomfort of ROGER.)

Rebecca. Shut up, you all are dogs! (She pulls out a gun from her side with her left hand. She holds it upwards and shoots it. Then points to Roger with outrage). That man maybe the lowest of the low in the crew, but this senseless game of disrespect will stop now that he is apart of the crew. Or you will answer to my gun and me! Now get back to work and out of my sight!

(THE PIRATE CREW stops their actions as they hear the gunshot. They back away from ROGER and REBECCA and then with haste and exit stage left. Next MUMBLES stares at REBECCA for a second with shock. Quickly EXIT MUMBLES with THE PIRATE CREW.

Now only on deck are REBECCA and ROGER. REBECCA finds a broom left on deck by one of THE PIRATE CREW and she picks it up.)

Rebecca (Throws the broom at Roger). Don't just stare at me blankly! Get to work and sweep with deck.

(ROGER takes the broom in hand. Then he slowly moves forward on the deck to sweep back and forth. His eyes still locked on the ground and his expression changing into a weak grin. Meanwhile REBECCA leans against the wall of the captain's cabin, as she softly starts to hum and beam. She puts her gun away and sighs.)

Rebecca (aside). I am well aware that the crew is discontented about this situation. Also I know I have acted harshly. I may very well regret this action later; but they will understand why I did-If I could understand why I did it to begin with ...

So then why? What is the reason for me to help him? What is it about him? Yes, I do need to keep him here away from the navy and we do need an extra hand onboard. Furthermore, it is a good idea to keep him from being vexed at the crew.

Could it be his manner? Sure, he is very different from anyone I have ever met. In the way he acts, because he is very kind, noble, and trusting. So is that the reason why I did it? Due to the fact he is very kind, noble, and trusting. No, that is not the reason. I am sure of it.(Shakes her head back and forth).

(Deep in thought). Is it the fact he is handsome? Or the code he bases his choices on? Are these the reasons why I went against my crew? No I do not think I could care for a man of rules. Then why did I choose to do what I did?

What made me so interested in helping him? If it is not for reasoning or manner or looks or mind? Then what? What makes him so very interesting? So very interesting to me ...

(ROGER stops his sweeping and looks up at REBECCA. Thus REBECCA stares back at him; suddenly she starts to walk away by pushing away from the wall. She trips, but before she falls on the floor, ROGER runs and catches her. They stare into each other's eyes for a long period of time.)

Rebecca and Roger (Together with enthusiasm). There is something is very different this person.

(Dim out of scene.)