HU--no shows....HELP

PLEASE ADVISE…In a SnG heads up tourney the 1st player to register never takes their seat…what is the correct action for player #2…is it ok for #2 to sit take #1s entire stack as the dealer suggests?

I believe the ol ancient proverb sums it up best, ya snooze ya lose.

Pick up the chips and smile and walk away!