Thanks.
Hey, check it out.
Is it a dolphin?
No, it's bigger. It's kind of orange.
It's a mermaid! A real mermaid!
Unreal! I can't believe it!
Hey! There's nothing to see here!
Oh, Cleo.
It's all my fault. I'm sorry!
- It's my fault. - I've missed you.
Thanks.
You okay?
Yeah. I'm fine.
Right. So, what was all your fault?
Huh?
You were talking in your sleep.
Oh, it's nothing.
It was just a dream.
Okay, come on. I think you've had too much sun.
So, we could do something tonight. You could come around, bring a DVD.
And I was thinking of dying my hair bright green.
Or better yet, just shave it all off. What do you think?
Lewis? Hello? - Hm?
Uh, yeah, no, I think it sounds good.
- Alright, out with it. What's wrong? - Nothing.
I'm fine, really.
Okay.
Whatever it is, you'll work it out. I trust you.
- You want a juice? - Yeah.
Lewis?
Can we talk?
- Sorry, I'm actually kind of busy. - Please?
I need some advice.
About girls.
When it comes to girls,
I am the last guy on the planet you should ask for advice.
But you've been out with Cleo.
And Charlotte, too.
- You're an expert. An expert?
I wouldn't go that far, but, um…
How do I know if a girl likes me?
Alright, um… If there's one thing I do know, it's when a girl likes you.
That part's usually pretty obvious. Just read the signs.
Well, she's always ignoring me. Is that a good sign?
Dude, at your age, that means she's totally in love with you.
- Really? - Yeah.
Thanks, Lewis. You're the best.
I do what I can.
- Feel like a drink? - Sure.
- I'll have one, too. - Get it yourself.
I'll tell Dad about your mobile phone bill.
Oh, and make a lemonade.
I don't want any of that spring water junk.
- Good doing business with you.
Hi, Cleo. Is Kim home?
What's Elliot doing here?
Hi, Kim.
- Can I ask you a question? - Sure.
But do it a bit more to your left. You're blocking my view.
Sorry.
- I was wondering if you're interested— - What's in the box?
Uh, gum. Sour lemon, your favorite.
You're kidding. A whole box?
That must have cost you a fortune.
So, obviously, you want something.
What is it? Come on, spit it out.
- Will you go out with me? You?
What can you possibly offer me?
Uh, more gum?
How much did you say this all cost you?
Nineteen dollars and 50 cents.
But don't worry, there's more where that came from.
I've been saving since I was five.
Alright, Elliot. You got yourself a deal.
How much do you know about maths?
This is going to be a disaster.
I think it's cute.
You're doing a great job there, Elliot.
Dad said I shouldn't do other people's homework.
Think of it as helping the less fortunate.
- You missed question nine. You were right.
This is a disaster.
- Kim's just so… - So bossy.
Selfish, downright annoying.
Yeah, that.
- There's your math assignment done. - Great.
There's a history assignment under the couch.
A thousand words. It's due Monday, so you better get started.
Elliot, is that Kim's history assignment?
No.
Okay, so what if it is?
You don't have to do this, you know?
Look, I don't wanna hurt your feelings or anything,
but I think Kim might be taking advantage of you.
What do you mean?
Well, I'm not really sure that she likes you as much as you think.
You're wrong. Lewis said she's totally in love with me.
- What did you say to Elliot? - I just gave him some friendly advice.
Thanks, Lewis. Now he's been totally suckered in by Kim.
Whoa. Elliot's crush is on Kim?
Poor guy.
Yep. And thanks to you, she's got him wrapped around her little finger.
Yeah. But Kim?
Lewis, you started this.
- You're gonna fix it. - I am?
Oh, I mean, yeah, I am. Sure.
How?
You'll work something out.
Is it a dolphin? It's bigger. It's kind of orange.
It's a mermaid!
A real mermaid!
Nothing to see here!
- It's all my fault. I'm sorry! - I've missed you.
Cleo?
What was all that?
What was all what?
You and Ash. You were talking.
- Is that a crime? - No.
You just looked like you were having fun.
- So, what were you talking about? - Nothing. Why do you care anyway?
I don't.
I mean, it's not like he's my boyfriend or anything.
We only went out on one date,
which technically wasn't even a date anyway.
It didn't mean anything at all.
- You can talk to him all you like. - I'm glad we sorted that out.
- You look terrible.
- What's up? - Nothing.
Lewis.
I need more advice. Emma said you would help.
Did she?
Of course she did.
Okay. Hit me.
I wanna take Kim out on a date today.
Someplace really cool.
Any ideas?
The playground.
Okay, um…
How about the Marine Park?
Rides, dolphins, those cool, little souvenirs.
Yeah.
A date?
Oh, I don't know, Elliot. I've got a lot of things on today.
Please? I was thinking the Marine Park.
Rides, dolphins, those cute little souvenirs?
Are you paying?
Okay, then. It's a date.
What's all this about a date?
Elliot's taking me to the Marine Park. I'll just go get changed.
- Meet you there. - See you later.
Not so fast.
Going on a date with one of my daughters is a very serious thing, young man.
You treat her right
or your life will be about as miserable as a…
hunk of fish bait.
Got it?
- That was so mean, Dad.
I don't care who. That's the male of the species.
They're just kids.
Exactly. Cleo, you're going as chaperone.
What?
Lewis!
Elliot. Let me guess. She liked the Marine Park.
Well, I'm glad I could help.
See you later.
That means you can leave now.
Oh, but I was kinda hoping you could come with me.
I could really use your help on the date.
- Aw.
- How sweet. - Oh, that's adorable.
Well, I would love to come,
but, um, I've actually got plans with Charlotte.
Haven't I, Charlotte?
Well, I'm sure I can do without you for one day.
Lewis would love to come. Wouldn't you, Lewis?
Cool. Come on!
- Come on! - Have fun.
You're late. I've been waiting here over 11 minutes.
Sorry. I caught up with Lewis. He wants to hang out with us today, too.
Lewis?
Don't tell me you've got a chaperone, too.
Oh, look at that!
Well, this is nice. Just like old times, huh?
Hey, are you sure you're okay with this?
You know, you and me hanging out together?
Of course.
It's not like we're on a date.
No, of course.
We can do this without it meaning anything, right?
Yeah, right.
- Lewis, can we speak? - Sure.
What do you need? More advice?
More money.
- She's bleeding me dry. I'm almost out. - Alright.
But you have to pay me back.
Thanks.
- Isn't young love sweet? - Yeah. Expensive, too.
Isn't it obvious? She's just using him.
- Well… - If she was really into him,
she'd treat him with some respect.
Respect?
Yeah. Like equals. Like you and me.
- Well, feel like a drink? - Yeah.
Do you have any idea how romantic this is?
- I'm not trying to be romantic. - You sure?
- Maybe just a little.
- I've gotta go. Can you meet me there? - Can't wait.
Great. Whatever you do, don't tell Emma.
Don't worry. My lips are sealed.
- Hey, what's up? - Not much.
Look at the time, I've gotta be somewhere. Gotta run. See ya!
- So, wanna go on the volcano ride? - Not really.
It goes over water. I don't wanna get my hair wet.
It takes a lot of work to look this good.
But it's the coolest ride here!
Some other time, Elliot. I want another ice cream.
Hey, I've been thinking about what you said, and I totally agree.
I mean, we can do this without it meaning anything.
Uh-huh.
Actually, I don't know, it's kind of refreshing.
You know, that we could just hang out. I think we should really do it more.
We could, but there's a pretty good reason why we can't.
How is Charlotte, by the way?
She's okay. Okay is good.
Well, I'm glad you're happy.
Okay, how much do you need?
No, not money. Advice.
Oh.
Kim's having a great time,
but is it always this hard going on a date?
If you want a relationship to work, you need to treat each other with respect.
Like equals.
Equals.
Um, double chocolate caramel swirl. Extra sprinkles.
Elliot?
Elliot! What are you doing?
I'm waiting in line to go on the volcano ride.
I told you, I don't want to go on that stupid ride.
I have an ice cream waiting to be paid for.
Kim, if we want this relationship to work,
we're gonna have to treat each other with respect. Like equals.
- You coming? - No!
Fair enough.
Oh, yeah! Whoo-hoo!
That was so excellent. You've gotta come on that ride.
Some other time.
Okay, just a minute. I'll use up this other ticket.
- Elliot! - What happened?
I accidentally dropped it.
But I paid a fortune for that!
How did you drop it out there?
No time for explanations, Elliot. You've got to do something, please.
- Kim, what do you think you're doing? - Elliot's getting my teddy bear back.
Get back from there. It's dangerous, Elliot.
- I want my bear. - You should've looked after it better.
You don't deserve it and you don't deserve Elliot either.
Not after everything he's done for you.
Hey, check it out. What's that?
Is it a dolphin?
No, it's bigger.
It's kind of orange.
Hey. Get back. Nothing to see here.
What is that?
Quick, take some photos!
There it is, look!
- Ha!
I got the bear, it's just…
It's a bear, and I got him.
- Emma, can I have a word? - So now you wanna talk?
Don't you think it's late for that?
- Actually— - Don't even try and explain.
- I know what's going on. - Oh, well…
I guess this won't be much of a surprise, then.
This is for you.
There's a card. Read it.
"To Emma. Thanks for all your hard work."
Employee of the month?
Yep.
I had no idea what to get you. Rikki was a great help.
Check it out. There's even a movie ticket. Or two.
- Right, Ash? - Just in case you wanna take somebody.
That's really thoughtful.
Thanks.
I had no idea. When I saw you two together, I thought—
- Never mind. Wait.
- What did you think we were doing? Nothing.
So, are you alright?
Yeah. Thanks for helping out.
I was a goner without you.
Well, it's better I get thrown out for stupid behavior
than you ending up one of their permanent exhibits.
Hey, have you ever had, um, you know, dreams,
but it was like they were totally real?
Dreams?
- Mm-hmm. - About what?
I've missed you.
Forget it. Doesn't matter.
Well, thank you.
Hey, guys.
So, how did the date go?
- Date? What date? - The one with Kim and Elliot.
Oh, them. Sure.
Oh, it was… It went fine. It was pretty uneventful, really.
Okay, next weekend, I think we should go to the movies.
Popcorn, choc-tops…
Kim, this isn't gonna work out.
- What? - I can't afford a girlfriend.
Sorry. You're dropped.
Wait, you're dropping me?
- Me? - Yeah. See ya.
Elliot, good for you.
Now, here is just a little piece of advice.
Lewis, no offense, but you have no idea about girls.
JS