After realizing that he drove Max away he ran across the island to where the other wild things were already helping Max onto his boat.

Tears streamed down his face as he hyperventilated and ran quicker through the dunes. He howled, they howled to show their love and sadness.

Carol stayed on that beach for months, crying, feeling sorrowful over his dramatic actions in the past. He felt abandoned, lovesick, and alone.