Miss Chatham was just telling us about her friends. They sounded great.
Oh well, we didn't always get along. Sometimes we argued. Sometimes we lied to each other. Even best friends will do that. Right, Rikki? My friends and I were all very different. Julia was very headstrong, like you Rikki.
Oh we were so close until...well, we found out that she had a boyfriend. She wanted to tell him everything. We tried to stop her, but she wouldn't listen. It was our secret too. She...uh, she threatened us. She was too powerful. There was nothing we could do.
I don't see what the problem is. Secrets are what make this whole mermaid thing a pain. At least she had someone she could trust.
But Miss Chatham was really clear. We gave away our powers.
I... It's temporary. During a lunar eclipse the moon pool draws away your powers for twelve hours.
She did to me. She said that if you guys believed that your powers were gone forever, so too would Dr. Denman. It's funny 'cause she told me not to tell you.
[Sees the girls glaring at him angrily]
[Cleo has trapped Lewis on a spout of water]
Come on! You can't do this! Where's your sense of humor?!
Next time, he better remember who his friends are.
Leave him up there for a couple of hours.
No, no, no, no! Don't you listen to her, Cleo!
Yeah, No one messes with mermaids.
[hearing the sound of the gate being dragged away]
DDr. Denman
What was that?
That was the sound of goodbye!
DDr. Denman
[to Zane] You did this?!
HBHarrison Bennett
[to his son] What you've done here is unforgivable. You're a fool, Zane.
You spent half your life criticizing me. Have you looked at yourself lately? When did you become a liar and a thief?
HBHarrison Bennett
Do you understand what we've lost here? What we've both lost?!
[fiercely] DO YOU?! 'Cause I'll tell you exactly what you've lost... Me.
[Swimming into the Moon Pool]
You swam like a turtle! What kept you?
A few more seconds and I would've had you!
[Laughing] Please! I beat you easy!
I'm starting a protest! You guys cut me off!
Cleo, you were so far behind me I forgot you were even there!
Winning isn't everything, you know!
And that is why you're third! [To Emma] I'll beat you on the way back!
[When the full moon rises]
[to Lewis] It's important, Lewis. Check on us.
In case something happens.
[seems distracted] Yes. Yes. I am hearing you.
[to Lewis] We're gonna go upstairs and have a pillow fight in our jim jams. Wanna come?
[distracted] Mhmm. Mhmmm. Sure. Sounds interesting.
[throws her hands up in the air] Hopeless!
[When the girls find Lewis on Mako Island]
[to Lewis] Your pants will take ages. I'll just dry them.
[seeing his pants on fire] Ahh! Why are my pants on fire?
[puts out the fire] Uhh...
[brings the pants over to Lewis]
Slighty charred, but still wearable.
[To Emma when Zane comes back]
Stop worrying! Last time Zane saw me I was perfectly normal!
And the time before that we were mermaids! He's not gonna forget that!
Then we'll just have to keep clear of water around him, same as we do with everyone!
Zane is not everyone! If he wants something he doesn't give up. Like...
Like you, for instance! What's he gonna do when he finds out we're mermaids? Are you sure you can trust him?
Emma, I don't have to trust him! We broke up, that's where it's at!
I just thought it might be hard seeing him round again.
Well, it won't be. If Cleo can handle breaking up with Lewis, I can handle keeping clear of Mr Self-Absorbed! Ok?
[Mako Island: Rikki is leaning against the ledge of the Moon Pool, staring at the cave walls and the sand covering the cave floor. She hears footsteps, prompting her to turn around and see Zane entering.]
[Jabs his thumb towards the pool entrance] I knew I'd find you here. It's okay. [Lowers his arm] I'm alone. [Walks towards the Moon Pool]
[Slowly walks closer to Rikki] Yeah, you're still... [Gestures to Rikki's tail] You're still a, uh...
A mermaid, Zane. I'm still a mermaid.
[Stands in front of Rikki, then bends down in front of her in the sand] That's what I meant.
[Looks up at Zane] Thanks for covering for me with Nate.
No problem. [Beat] You should have just told me.
[Raises her eyebrow] Really? [Takes her arms out of the water and crosses them on the rocky ledge, then rests her chin on her arms] And what would you have said? What would you have done?
Look, I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you, but this time it's different. [Rikki glances away for a second. He gives her a small smile] Come on, Rikki, just risk it. I don't care... [Gestures to Rikki's tail] ...about this. About everything. [Rikki looks up at him] Let's get back together. [Rikki glances away, thinking about his words. He glances down, then looks back up at Rikki] Look, for a long time, I was the only one around here who believed in mermaids. I can handle it.
[Shrugs, then shakes her head] I wish I could believe you.
[Leans forward on his elbows so he could be at Rikki's level, his face inches from hers] Listen carefully. I can handle it.
[Rikki and Zane slowly lean in and kiss, then pull away.]
[Smiles and nods at Rikki] Believe me now?
[Rikki slowly smiles.]
[Rikki and Zane are walking side by side down the path toward the entrance ramp, the latter pushing his motorcycle.]
Okay, there's two conditions to us getting back together. Number one: You have to keep our mermaid identity a secret.
No problem. What's the other catch?
We don't let Cleo and Emma find out we're back together. Promise?
And we can't be seen together in public. You'll have to say goodbye to me here.
[Kicks the stand out for the motorcycle and turns to Rikki, smiling] You sure make a lot of rules, don't you? Okay... okay. I'll play it your way. [Rikki smiles] You know where to find me. [Glances at the track, then turns back to Rikki] Whenever you want to see me, just call. Okay?
[Smiles, then nods] Okay.
[Zane leans in for a kiss. Rikki leans in slowly. However, with his arms around Rikki's back, Zane raises the helmet that he is holding and puts it on his head, blocking the kiss. Rikki looks at him in slight surprise. Zane raises his eyebrows at her before turning around to run down the entrance ramp, rolling his motorcycle as he does so. Rikki shakes her head in amusement, then walks away. Zane turns on the motorbike, then hops on, speeding off down the track as he does so. Rikki watches him go as she walks away. Zane continues down the track, speeding up, dirt flying everywhere as he goes.]
