At the Black Rocks

In a wind‑swept river town where the sea is both livelihood and hazard, a small, shy boy named Bartie wrestles with a reputation for mishap. Pressured by his grandmother and grandfather to try a lone rowing trip, he sets out in a modest boat, hoping to prove he can do something worthwhile despite the poverty that surrounds his family. The river, marked by a looming black buoy, suddenly turns treacherous, and Bartie finds himself plunged into the cold currents, his pleas echoing over the clamor of nearby sailors.

The sudden crisis draws the attention of a confident, dark‑haired boy named Dick, whose quick thinking rallies the other youths to launch a rescue. As rope is thrown and voices rise, the episode becomes a vivid portrait of community response, courage, and the thin line between fear and bravery. Listeners will feel the rush of the water and the tug of solidarity as the children confront a moment that could change Bartie’s sense of self forever.