He thinks of the pilot, dead in the plane, and a huge weighty sadness sweeps over him. Compelled to say a few words for him, Brain hesitates because he does not know the “right words,” the words of organized religion. He decides to simply concentrate and wish the pilot a peaceful rest.

How does Brian react when the pilot comes for him?

Brian feels excited. After a day of hacking his way through the plane submerged in the lake and seeing the horrifying, fish-eaten head of the pilot, Brian cannot believe his great luck in having been able to retrieve the emergency kit.

What did Brian say to the pilot?

In saying this, the pilot slowly makes the connection that the searchers he had heard about were looking for Brian, who stands before him. Dumbfounded and initially unable to comprehend the situation, Brian simply says, “My name is Brian Robeson…. Would you like something to eat?”