This place is cool.
Lewis?
Where are you?
- You're Emma?
- This way. - This way, Rikki.
- Your friends are here. - Guys. Great. You've got the stuff.
Yes. I hope you're going to pay us for all of this, Lewis.
Only with my firm friendship.
Is this gonna work, Lewis?
Sure, it is, Lenny. Of course.
This is Lenny?
Oh, what? You haven't met?
Oh, Lenny, the guys. The guys, Lenny. My brother. Second oldest.
How many brothers have you got?
Four.
But only one who would own a plant nursery.
And only one who would hire Lewis to fix a watering system.
Hey, you're getting a good deal here, Lenny.
The whole cross sector irrigation system will be completely automated
and far superior to that ancient sprinkler system.
OK, well, it seems like you two have got a lot to talk about,
so we'll be heading off.
Elliot, where are you?
You could hide here forever.
Maybe you should.
Come on, Elliot. We've got to get you to surfing practice.
Whoa. Wait a minute. Did you say "surfing"?
Yeah, Byron's teaching him.
He's doing really well.
That's great, but aren't you forgetting something?
Relax. I'm not going near the water. Neither is he.
The first few lessons are on the sand. No chance of getting wet.
Revolting.
Hey, Emma. The "clean up the beach" rally's starting. Are you gonna come?
I forgot. Wait a sec.
Can you do me a really big favor?
Watch Elliot for me?
No, no way, it's not gonna happen.
Please?
Sorry. I don't do kids.
- One, two, up. - Just take him with you.
He needs to practice.
One, two, up.
Maybe you wanna come to the "clean up the beach" rally?
No, thanks. - Great.
Great. Settled. Thanks, appreciate it.
Emma.
I take no responsibility for anything that may or may not happen to him.
I trust you.
- Did you know I'm gonna be a pro surfer? - No one said I'd have to talk to you.
Watch, I'll show you.
Elliot, quit showing off.
Elliot, come back here! I mean it Elliot!
I'll leave you here!
Help!
Someone help!
Help!
- How did you do that? - Get on and shut up.
Next time, wear your leg rope.
Hey, Elliot.
What's this?
How'd you do that?
It was like this rip came out of nowhere.
I thought I'd end up in New Zealand or something.
And then, she was there. She saved me.
Wait a second. You saw Rikki in the water?
Yeah. She was unbelievable.
Really? Why?
'Cause she's the fastest swimmer I've ever seen.
She could beat anything, even a dolphin.
- A dolphin?
Elliot, what exactly did you see out there?
What were you doing in the water in the first place?
Oh, well, I…
- I'll get it.
Rikki. Where did you go?
You saved me but then you disappeared. How did you do that?
- I'm good at holding my breath. - Good?
Are you kidding? You're awesome.
No, but you're amazing. Wait, you're incredible.
- Do me a favor? - Anything.
- Let me in. - You got it.
Rikki's here.
Come on in, hero.
We owe you a debt of gratitude.
I was just telling them about how you saved me.
Oh, I wouldn't… I wouldn't call it "saving."
Modest as well as brave.
She's the fastest swimmer in the world.
- He's exaggerating. - Nonsense.
What you did was nothing short of magnificent.
Rikki, can I talk to you for a second? In private.
What?
You take a swim and you ask me "what?"
You left me to baby-sit.
I did the job. Next time, let someone else clean up the world,
while you look after him yourself.
Don't worry, I will.
Did he, you know, see anything?
Other than when I flashed him?
Lighten up. He doesn't suspect a thing.
Why is he out there raving about how you could outswim a dolphin?
He's exaggerating. I was careful.
I made sure he didn't see anything. I'm not stupid, Emma.
I didn't mean that.
It's just that finding out we're mermaids would be huge for Elliot.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure it would be huge for anyone.
You don't understand. We've never had secrets.
This would be like one massive lie to him.
He'd never be able handle it.
Funny that.
People who grew up in perfect families seem to have that problem,
they can't handle anything.
Dear Rikki, you are my hero…
I understand you took a calculated risk, Rikki,
but wow,
we can't risk turning into mermaids on a public beach.
Elliot's home safe, there is no drama.
- Can we please drop this? - Just be careful next time.
I'm always careful, Mom.
My geography assignment.
Rikki, I was almost finished. It took me hours.
We only got that assignment yesterday, and you're almost done?
She was almost done.
Thanks to you I'll have to start from scratch.
No, don't. You'll blur it.
OK, wait.
See? No need to stress.
Oops.
- "Oops"? - It was an accident.
Wait. Maybe I can reverse it,
put some water molecules back in.
Umm…
Oops?
Cleo.
We're all still learning how to use our powers, Em.
Then we've all got to get better.
Yeah. Come in.
Hi.
Rikki, this is for you.
Elliot, that's so nice.
Isn't it nice, Rikki?
Yeah, that's… that's great. Thanks.
Do you wanna come play my new 3-D skate game?
She'd love to…
Except that I have to… be somewhere.
Right about now, actually. Sorry, see ya.
Wait.
I got you these as well.
Oh. Chocolates. Yum. Thanks.
They're the best ones I could find.
I used all my savings, and I hope you like the soft centers.
- If you don't, I can take them back. - No, no, soft centers are fine. Thanks.
Elliot. Can I talk to you for a minute?
Sure. Don't go away.
Elliot? What's going on between you and Rikki?
Don't worry, I promise our love won't get in the way of your friendship.
Come on, let's sit.
Elliot, Rikki's not like the girls
you go to school with.
She's not the kind of girl for you.
She's older and more mature,
kind of.
Some of us men like that in a woman.
Is there something you wanted to say to me?
Well, um, no.
When exactly did we become babysitters?
Elliot, can you just—
Two Verve juices,
one mango smoothie
and a banana sundae.
So, did your girlfriend like the chocolates?
He's a right gentleman, came in with his piggy bank
and spent every cent he had.
- She must be quite a girl. - She sure is.
We need to talk. Stay!
Wait right here.
It's so sweet, he has a crush on you.
Yeah, sweet like a lemon.
Did you know about this?
Well, not exactly.
Rikki, don't hurt his—
Don't even think about asking me to humor him. It's not gonna happen.
- Can you at least be gentle? - He's a sweet kid.
You're all disturbed. Why is everything "sweet" and "nice" all the time?
Rikki! It's his first crush.
Don't you remember what it was like to be a kid?
No, and besides, this is just all because I saved his life.
It's like pulling a thorn out of a dog's foot.
- And you'd do that gently, wouldn't you? - No.
I'd do it fast and hope I didn't get bitten.
OK, I don't do the whole "relationship" thing very well.
It's not a relationship. He's 11.
OK, I don't do the whole "people liking me" thing very well.
What's there to do?
Fine.
Tell me what to say to get him off my case and I'll say it.
I've got nothing.
Me either.
And you're asking me because?
Well, we figured you would've been rejected a few times.
Surely you'd know a few methods that work.
Haha.
- I need this up and running soon, Lewis. - Yeah, I'm almost there.
Right.
Every day at five o'clock, each of the three sections will be watered
in one minute intervals.
That's a bit short?
No, no. It'll allow for absorption, so you won't be wasting water.
The cycle will repeat 20 times.
That sounds better. Can't have my plants going thirsty.
- No chance of that. - Lewis, boy advice, please?
Uh, yeah, most guys just wanna know where they stand.
Told you.
Without having to feel like a loser.
Told you.
Will the crush wear off on its own?
- Not in my experience. Hey, Lewis.
- Time is money. - It's OK. We were just leaving.
Hey, Rikki.
Oh.
Elliot, what a surprise.
I bought you something.
Look, Elliot, no more presents, all right?
OK.
Hey, I was thinking, maybe you and I
could catch a movie?
No, thanks.
We can see anything you'd like?
Hey! I know you've got a crush on me, but I'm not interested.
Did you know I'm gonna be a professional surfer?
Elliot, the fact is, I'm not a "girlfriend" kind of girl.
I'm a loner. That's how I like it.
What if I became a loner too? Then we could both be loners, together.
Look, even if you were four years older, two feet taller
and a whole lot less… squeaky clean, I would not be interested!
In the real world no means no. So back off!
Hey, guys. What's up?
We can't find Elliot.
- He'll be around, just relax. He's not, Rikki.
We've looked all over and he's not anywhere.
- It's not like him to just disappear. - Have you told your parents?
No way,
they'd freak out. It's like he's run away.
You know, he was acting all weird last night.
Not his usual happy self.
What?
Ah, no. It's probably just nothing.
Rikki!
OK. I told him that I wasn't interested.
But I think I was gentle.
OK. OK, I told him that even if he was
older, taller and a lot less, I think the words were "squeaky clean,"
then I wouldn't be interested and that he should back off and leave me alone.
Rikki.
- He's just a kid. - He kept bugging me.
You keep acting like he's committing a crime for having a crush on you.
We've gotta go find him before my parents find out.
But if anything happens to him, it'll be your fault.
Hey.
- Why the long face? - Elliot.
Oh. Let me guess.
You tried to let him down easy and now he's mortally crushed?
He's gone missing, Lewis.
This is serious.
Have you seen him anywhere?
No. No, I haven't, not since Lenny's.
Maybe you should try thinking like a little kid.
Easier said than done. Where would you hide if you were a little kid?
Somewhere you'd never find me.
That's it.
Wha… All right, be mysterious.
Elliot!
I know you're in here.
Please come out.
I'm sorry. It's nearly closing time.
I remember you said you could hide in here forever.
Elliot, are you OK?
I'm fine. Just leave me alone.
Listen, Elliot. I'm sorry about all that stuff I said yesterday.
It's just that…
Ever since I was little,
I'm used to people not liking me.
But when people like me, it's not so easy.
It makes me feel… like…
I don't even think I can explain it.
It makes me feel like I'm fenced in.
And I don't handle it very well.
I'm sorry, Elliot. Reckon you could try to understand?
Can we still hang out together sometimes?
What do you know? It works.
I think the entrance is this way.
Hello?
The watering system starts at five.
Why?
What?
You what?
Oh, OK. I'm on my way.
Emma?
Elliot! Quick! Run!
Why are we running?
This way.
Right.
So this is Section Two.
What's wrong? Why are we running?
What did Lewis say? What was the interval between watering every section?
You're asking me? I don't know.
I think it was a minute. Sorry, Elliot, run!
I think it's this way.
Oh, no.
Lenny? Lenny, are you there?
I don't get it! What's the big deal? Is something chasing us?
It's locked. - What?
You can't get out. I installed this yesterday. Automatic lock.
Unbreakable.
Guess we're stuck here for a while.
Elliot!
Found him. But this might turn ugly.
You've got about 20 seconds before those sprinklers start.
So, we get wet.
What's the big deal?
Cleo!
Is that a lizard?
Where?
Em?
Elliot!
I told Lenny that lock was gonna be unbreakable. He'll sue me.
Your lock? You locked them in?
It's not my fault. At closing time it locks.
It's… It's prone to breakage and I'll have to rectify that.
You guys are weird. Were you running from the water?
Yeah. It's, er…
It's my water-based mascara. It runs everywhere when it's wet.
Girls are weird.
Elliot, don't ever run away again.
All right.
- And don't tell Mom and Dad. - No way!
And don't get a girlfriend until you're old enough.
OK.
And don't push your luck.