[Newbomb Turk]

One knew they had communications gear and a rescue beacon. But she didn't want to be rescued. She was adrift with her love interest.

Educated guess.

[pfflier]

That's my take on this. One of them had the hots for the other but wasn't getting the desired response. She was conjuring a way to make it work.

I'm guessing this will devolve into a kidnapping or abduction as the story unravels and the publicity fades.