54. Mr. Fix-It.In her next journal entry, Sophie writes that Cody has been very active in making boat repairs, working non-stop while the rest of the crew is only able to work in short bursts. Sophie says that everyone on board is thankful for Cody right now, even though they refuse to admit it. Further, Uncle Dock says that the GPS, ham radio, and radar are still all not functioning. The Wanderer is also still without working sails from when the storm ripped them, and the crew is praying for the seas and wind to settle down. Sophie says that the crew is thinking about being alive, “and how fragile a line there is” between life and death.
Though every member except Sophie has touted Cody as a basically useless slacker, Cody is proving them all wrong after the wave has hit by working while everyone else rests. Even though Cody’s head was badly injured, he perseveres with a seriousness and dedication which he hasn’t demonstrated until now. Further, the ship’s lack of sails is just another way that the ship and crew are at the mercy of the vast, uncontrollable sea.