( Another nod as River moves closer to the water's edge, and as she comes to a stop, she holds up a pair of shoes, dangling them perilously over the water. )

And this is mine.

But if no one's buying or a pattern isn't coming together, sometimes it's good to take a step back. Or in your case, maybe three or four steps.

( Unfortunately, this is her idea of trying to be helpful. )

How does one teach a fish to guide, anyway? It isn't a dog.