Hey, guys.
What would be the most important scientific discovery of the year?
Somewhere to hold our school dance.
- Incorrect. - Correct.
The Marine Park double-booked the function hall we hired
and now we don't have a venue for the dance.
Relax. Someone else will look after it.
That someone else is us.
I'm the chairperson of the organizing committee.
Well. I'm working on a scientific way
that'll make it easier for you guys to be mermaids.
Maybe we could have a street party.
We could cordon off the roads around the school and have dancing in the street.
- I'll call the council.
I'm losing it, aren't I?
How about the cafe?
Brilliant! That's way more intimate than a function room.
And there's still enough room for dancing.
- You're a genius, Lewis.
Hey, there's Miss Chatham.
Can't we just wave?
He sensed you were upset. I sensed it from him.
- A mind-reading dolphin? - A lot of sea creatures are empathetic.
It's like a kind of magic.
I mean, not the kind where you make things disappear.
They'd need a wand for that.
Fortunately there's a thing called science to help the magic along.
Lewis is trying to figure out a scientific way
to make it easier to be mermaids.
It won't work.
Well, it mightn't let them mind-meld with a jellyfish,
but it will give them a chance to live like normal human beings.
Well, no one can mind-meld with a jellyfish.
They're jellyfish.
And these girls are not normal human beings.
Yes, they are.
What's happened to them might seem magical, but the cure will be scientific.
Can science explain why whales sing?
Yes. Yes, it can.
Can it tell you what they're singing about?
Anyway, we've got a dance to organize.
Good luck.
You have to promise to stick to one rule. No early finishing.
I don't want people saying I laid some curfew on you.
We can manage that.
Good. Then go for it.
- Cool idea having it here. - Yeah.
It should make it a lot easier to organize the drinks
and the music and the security.
Which should free up some time for me to help with the food, and the lighting.
- That's a lot of organizing. - Yeah, whatever it takes,
I'm gonna make sure this is the best dance ever.
Nothing's gonna get in my way.
Everyone who goes is gonna have the best time.
Cool.
So…
are you going?
Don't see how I couldn't with all you're doing.
So I'll see you there.
What's wrong with you? Why didn't you ask him to the dance?
The guy asks the girl. That's how it works.
Welcome to the 21st century.
I don't have time to worry about it anyway.
This dance is the last time our whole class is gonna be together
- for the rest of the year. - Exactly.
The main thing is that we organize a great night for everyone.
Lewis hasn't asked you either, has he?
Go and ask Lewis now. Do not make the same mistake certain other people made.
- As if you'd ever ask a guy. - Course I would.
As it happens, Zane's already asked me, so I don't have to, but I would have.
Hi, guys.
Cleo's thinking about not going to the dance.
She should definitely go, shouldn't she?
We're both worried about getting wet.
Uh, a dork always brings a water pistol.
Rikki's right, you should definitely go.
Ah, there's something I need to ask you.
- Really? - Yes, which I will in a second.
Now, do you guys remember my research?
Well, I can now reveal that I am this close to a formula
that'll make you guys waterproof.
- Really? It looks that way.
Which means that you'll be able to go to the dance.
And anywhere else for that matter.
Wasn't there something else you wanted to ask me?
Oh, yes. Um, Cleo,
I was wondering if you would like to…
give me one more hair sample?
I just need to do one more test.
- Ow! - Sorry, I needed a follicle. Bye.
Hey, spunky. Have you moved house lately?
Um, no.
Cool. I know where to pick you up from then.
Does this have anything to do with the dance, Nate?
Can be if you want it to be.
Yeah, I'm in the market for a chickie to take.
No.
Well, I'll leave you to think it over then. Catch ya.
You are so lucky.
Chickie.
Well, the dance is tonight so I'm gonna need the ice as soon as possible.
Thanks.
You're letting him get away with this?
If he wanted to take me to the dance, he'd have asked me.
No, not you.
Yeah, I'm sure you're too old for me. Just the ice will be fine.
Thanks.
And anyway, I'm not letting anyone get away with anything.
I'm not even sure I wanna go to the dance.
OK, so will it be board games or card games?
I wanna go.
And if Lewis won't ask me, then…
I think you should give Lewis one last chance.
"Last" being the operative word.
- Cleo. Hi. Hey, Lewis.
Lewis, is there anything you wanted to ask me?
Yes, there is actually.
Really? And what would that be?
Um…
Well, I was kind of embarrassed to ask you in front of the other girls, but…
He wants a sample of my earwax.
Right!
Take no prisoners.
Hey,
Nate. I was just wondering if you'd still like to come to the dance with me.
Cool.
Oi.
Wear something short. And tight.
Yeah.
That was short.
And tight.
Are we covered up enough? - Sure.
Not even a tiny spray of water vapor could touch our skin.
- Do we look like dorks? - No.
- No way. - Not a chance. We're fine.
We look like dorks.
So you're definitely coming?
Well, I'm the dance organizer. It's my responsibility.
You're all here, brilliant.
We're all out of navel lint, Lewis.
No, no, I don't need any more specimens. My research is finally complete.
Cleo.
We don't need deodorant either, Lewis.
It's not. Look, I've developed an amino-acid Teflon derivative compound
that, when in contact with skin, resists moisture.
You mean it'll waterproof us?
- How can you be sure? - I'm not.
But this second bottle? It's full of water.
Lewis! I've already packed my towel in my bag.
You better be ready to catch me when this tail appears.
Do you see a tail?
We don't have to worry about getting wet anymore.
That means we can wear what we want to the dance.
- Yes! - Yes.
The dance?
What do you think?
Ah…
Sounds like a compliment to me.
Cleo, I am so sorry. I just…
I just got so caught up in my research,
I just lost track and I didn't realize the dance was so soon.
But, seeing as you're all dressed,
I just thought perhaps you and I, we could…
Well, you know, together I thought perhaps, this is only if you want to—
Cleo! Someone's here for you.
I thought I said something short and tight.
- What? - Nothing. Should we get going?
Lewis, you're not coming?
Um, I might get there later.
Well, you should bring a hose then, cos it's gonna be hot.
Boo.
Bye, Lewis.
You're letting my daughter go with him?
It's not really up to me.
Of course it is. She only ever talks about you.
Come on, Lewis, you're better than that goose.
Really?
Where's Nate?
He "parked" me.
Mates now, dance later.
At least someone's having fun.
Do you think Lewis would have asked me?
If he'd remembered the dance was tonight?
Only one way to find out.
Dance now, mates later.
I've really messed it up, haven't I?
You know, there is such a thing as cutting in.
Come on, Lewis. I need a partner for this one.
I'm gonna get a drink.
You're free? Let's dance.
Hey. It's time for a top-up.
Er, it's OK.
It's really important to top up on your deodorant on nights like these.
Let's dance, Lewis.
Cool dance. You've done great. Lucky I didn't ask you to come with me.
You were gonna ask me?
Sure. But then you said how great you wanted it to be
and nothing was gonna get in your way.
- So I took a hint. - That wasn't a hint.
It wasn't?
Hey, come over here, man. We gotta…
All right.
Oh, Zane had enough? I did mention about deodorant.
Oh. Well, maybe you can help me.
- Give it back.
Give it. Give it back.
Oh, sorry, we used it all up.
That's OK. You guys needed it more than I did.
You sure you're not angry? I mean, you really are red in the face.
No, the smell of body odor tends to do that to me.
Well, it looks more like blood pressure.
I was trying to convince you how great the dance would be so you'd ask me.
Right. I'm sorry if I embarrassed you.
I'm not embarrassed.
You look hot. I'll go get you a drink then.
Whoa!
You really need to take a break.
This isn't sunburn, Lewis. What have you done to us?
I don't know. It could be from the formula.
Of course it's from the formula. What do we do about it?
It's probably just like a minor allergic reaction.
I'll need to do some more tests.
- More earwax? - Ideally.
- And how is that going to help us now? - You've ruined our night, Lewis.
Look at us!
I say we run for it.
You can barely notice it.
There you are.
You're not red.
See if you can do the splits.
Obviously the formula only reacts with our human skin.
Now that we're mermaids, it doesn't affect us.
And that helps us how?
Just as Byron was about to make a move.
Really? That's fantastic.
Yeah, and then I turned into a tomato pizza and ran out on him.
At least your guy's showing an interest.
Tiffany, there's something that I have to ask you.
Yes, Lewis?
May I have…
a toenail specimen?
Yes, Lewis.
Have the, er, have the girls come back yet?
Would we be sitting here like losers if they had?
Well, I'm sure they won't be long.
Do you think they went home?
Something's happened.
Oh! Let me guess, a little porpoise told you that.
- Am I wrong? - Yes!
Well… No.
You're right.
I messed everything up.
I told you, science and magic don't mix.
I know, but science works most of the time.
Can science really explain what goes on in your heart?
Especially tonight?
All right, OK, just for argument's sake,
let's say magic exists.
What good does that do me? How can I use it?
Well, who knows? It's magic.
No! But the girls need my help.
If science doesn't work and there's no operating manual for magic,
then what am I supposed to do?
Be their friend.
Oh, it mightn't seem like much and you mightn't get it right every time,
but those girls need a friend like you.
That's it?
That's all I've got.
Nearly back to normal. Just looks like we used too much blusher.
They'll be packing up the dance by now.
Guys? Guys, are you there?
Uh, so, it's just about worn off then?
Just in time to help stack the chairs, Lewis.
I'm sorry. I had no idea something like this was gonna happen.
I was trying to help. And I still want to.
Do we get choice of color this time?
Em, you might wanna know that Byron's still at the dance.
He's waiting to see whether you'd come back or not.
Not anymore he won't. He'll be walking Miriam home.
If he asked a girl to the dance, he'd feel responsible for her.
But he didn't ask her, she asked him.
Tiffany told me between handstands.
So I guess Miriam was able to get her claws into Zane?
No way. Last I saw, she was stuck dancing with Nate and his mates.
- Really? - Yes.
Zane asked them to keep her away from him. He was…
Nate was asking about you.
I only went with him 'cause no one else asked me to go.
Am I that no one else?
Yes.
But you didn't seem interested.
Which was really annoying.
Because…
I'm interested in you.
Really?
Do we keep sticking around or…?
I guess it's getting late.
Byron?
Cleo, I don't know what to say.
Well…
Yeah, I mean, I guess I'm interested in you too.
Wow, um,
is it like a friend thing?
Like a… colleague?
I hope not.
I don't think so. That's not what I meant.
Um…
Cleo, it's just that the exact definition, it's not easy.
- It's not. - You're still trying to analyze this?
After everything we've been through?
You're absolutely right. Miss Chatham's right.
No. Not everything can be explained scientifically.
In fact, I'm not even gonna try and figure it out anymore.
I just wanna… go with the magic.
Works for me.
Oh.
I think I could get to like this magic.
Get used to it, Lewis.