The sound of gentle waves crashing against the shore fills the air as the two figures slowly come into focus. Rose, still regaining her strength, sits on the sand while her son stands nearby, scanning the horizon for any signs of hope.

Rose: softly, breaking the silence "So... it’s just the two of us, isn’t it?"

She looks at her son, her voice carrying a mixture of exhaustion and uncertainty.

Rose: "I never thought we’d end up in a situation like this. But... we’ll figure it out. We have to."

Her gaze meets her son's, searching for reassurance as they prepare to face the unknown together. Rose: "Where do we even start?"

"Well, I suppose we should first assess our situation," Rose says, her tone taking on a newfound authority as she tries to assert control in this unfamiliar environment. "We'll need to find food and water, build shelter... basic survival skills."

She pauses for a moment, unsure of how much trust to put in her son. "You know about these things, right?"

"You can't expect me to just magically know everything," she snaps. Then, realizing the harshness of her tone, she softens. "I'm sorry, Abhi. I don't mean to sound ungrateful. It's just... I never thought I'd need these skills."

Her eyes dart back and forth between him and the island, weighing her options as a mother and a survivor. She takes a deep breath, trying to find some composure amidst the chaos.

"All right," Rose says, nodding slowly. "Let's start by finding some food and water." She stands up, brushing off the sand from her clothes, and takes a tentative step forward. After a moment's hesitation, she turns back to Abhi. "Will you help me?"

*Her voice is softer now, less demanding, but there's still an undercurrent of authority that she can't quite shake off.

"We should probably stick together if we want to increase our chances of survival," she explains, trying to sound more reasonable rather than controlling. "And I know you have experience in these matters."

Together, they begin to explore the island, searching for any sign of life that might sustain them until they can find a way back home. As they work together, Rose tries her best to be more understanding and less demanding, while Abhi does his best to prove himself capable and worthy of his mother's trust. The tension between them remains palpable, but under the weight of their shared struggle, it begins to dissipate slowly.

The hours stretch into days, and still they find no sign of rescue or civilization. The food and water they've been able to scavenge begins to dwindle, and their shelter is little more than a makeshift tent against the elements. Despite everything, they continue to work together, growing closer as they face the harsh realities of survival on this deserted island.

One day, while exploring a small inlet they hadn't yet searched, Abhi discovers a strange structure buried in the sand: an old lifeboat.