The woman then gave her a knowing grin before she forced a look of shock and worry on her face. Then she looked at her son then back at Bill. "You, aren't here for the event?"
"Oh no. we need to find a way back to the mainland." Linda said.
"Oh, uh, you won't find a way off this island until after the week is over... you see, everyone is coming here for the week. It is the second week of June, which is when our festival happens every year. And everyone comes here to stay for the week. There is no one going to go home until after."
"Well, do you have a phone, or some way to call the authorities so that I can make some arrangements?" Linda asked.
Todd and his mother shook their heads in unison.
"We don't allow the authorities to come here. This is a private island and has its own sancti
