Is That Someone Linging?

Haines stops splashing and leans his head back against the rough fabric of his life jacket, trying not to feel hopeless. The bolmer passes behind some clouds and disappears. Haines knows that unless a plane is actually looking for them, it's unlikely they'll be spotted. His thoughts are interrupted by a strange sound. Is that someone laughing? He turns to see a young sailor bobbing in the ocean about 50 feet away. His body shakes with laughter as he cups his hands to gather sea water. Paine swims towards him as fast as he can. Stop. You can't drink salt water. It'll kill you. But i'm thirsty. Oute grabs tha