Lewis. What are you doing here?
I had a sudden inspiration. It woke me up last night.
I'm not even gonna ask.
I have been studying the magnetic fields in here,
but you are probably not interested.
- No. You're right, we're not. - I am.
Oh, OK. Um…
This island has some pretty weird magnetic anomalies.
And it's strongest right here in the Moon Pool. Take a look.
And the effects get even more powerful in relation to the Moon,
the tides, the alignment of the planets.
Ooh.
It could have enormous implications, Rikki.
Or it could be really boring.
Lewis, we'd love to stay, but it's important
to stay awake while I'm in the water. So, see ya. Coming?
I should probably go, too.
- OK. And, Lewis…
Good luck.
Pretend we didn't notice him.
That would be rude.
Lewis, hey.
Hi, guys. There is something in this.
- Great. We'll see you later. - You're gonna wanna hear this.
- I won't. - I'm pretty sure you will.
Rikki.
Just hear him out. Please.
This better be good.
OK.
There is a connection,
and I'm not the first person to look at planetary cycles on Mako.
Fifty years ago, someone did the same kind of research as me.
OK, mildly interesting.
- According to this article…
someone by the name of Max Hamilton
did work on planetary influence and tides in 1957.
I'd love to get a copy of his work.
I've searched the whole Net, but it was never put online.
Do you mind?
Is that a Max K. Hamilton?
Yeah. How'd you know?
Online directory.
There's his address.
He's living right here on the coast.
Guys, this is brilliant. I'll talk to you later.
Hey.
How you going there?
Catching anything?
Wow. I've never caught bream this size along here.
I'll give you a tip.
Stay left of the rip, about 50 meters along.
That's, uh, privileged information, by the way.
Um…
Uh, I was wondering if you knew the guy that lived up in that house?
- I do, as a matter of fact. - You do?
- Top fella. - Do you know where I might find him?
He's standing right next to you. Max Hamilton.
No way! You're him?
I, uh, I need to ask you something about your research on Mako Island.
What research?
The research you did in 1957.
I'm afraid you've got me confused with someone else.
But you're Max Hamilton. Same as on the research.
You were studying the effects of lunar cycles on Mako Island.
You're mistaken. Sorry.
You know what I'm talking about.
Cleo.
I'm glad I caught you. I just found Max Hamilton.
- Wow, that's great. - I'm onto something really big here.
What exactly does he know?
I'm not sure yet, but I'm gonna find out.
He was friendly as anything until I mentioned Mako.
- Then he clammed right up. - Lewis, be careful.
I've got a bad feeling about this. He could be dangerous.
It's fine.
He was doing the same research I am. That's all.
- Yeah, and that's what worries me. - Cleo, he doesn't know anything about you.
I'll make sure of that, OK?
Come on, when have I ever, ever let you down?
Gracie.
You'll have more luck if you cast off along the other end of the jetty.
Let the lure drift down with the tide.
Didn't think I'd see you again.
- How did you find me? - Go on, give it a try.
Who was that girl I saw you with yesterday at the juice bar?
Why are you following me?
I'm guessing that, uh, she's your girlfriend?
Ah, her name is Cleo. And no, she's not my girlfriend.
What do you know about the locket around her neck?
Nothing. Why? Is there something I should know?
It's a pity we don't trust each other more.
And why is that?
Just say I did have some research on Mako Island.
That's the sort of thing I could only show to someone I trusted.
- You can trust me. - I need to see the locket first.
Not possible.
You know where to find me.
Thanks for the fish, Lewis. That's really thoughtful.
Well, I had a good morning.
Oh.
You know how you said one of the hinges on your locket was loose?
Yeah.
You should probably get it fixed before it falls off.
I guess you're right. I'll put it on my to-do list.
Or I could get it fixed for you if you'd like.
Really? You sure?
I'd like to.
I could have it back to you this afternoon.
OK. Thanks, Lewis.
It's been such a long time.
I knew I recognized it.
How?
I ought to be able to. I made it.
Fifty years ago.
I made three in total. Each one slightly different.
One of the hinges is a bit loose.
Huh.
Oh, I can fix that.
- Why did you make three? - One for each girl.
This one's my favorite.
I made it for someone special.
A girl?
Not a girl, the girl.
But you know about that already.
Cleo?
I told you she's not my girlfriend.
She was once.
But we were just kids then.
So how do you know when she's the one?
She's the person who can't stop smiling when she first sees you.
Hey… What about the trust thing?
You were going to tell me everything you knew about Mako.
Oh, yeah.
So, what do you know?
Everything.
Later, at the jetty, I'll share it all with you.
Trust me.
Hi, Lewis.
Hi.
Have I ever told you you've got a great smile?
Um, your locket is being fixed by a real specialist.
So where's Charlotte today?
I would have thought you two would be hanging out.
Ah, she's doing her own thing. We are still individuals, you know.
Right.
Actually, I was thinking of heading out to Mako.
Maybe I'll see you out there, if you happen to be close by.
I'm really busy, Lewis.
Yeah. Uh, OK.
Well, I better get going. But I'll see you soon. Maybe.
Lewis. There you are. I've been looking everywhere.
Yeah. I've been really busy.
Lewis, I haven't seen you in ages.
I've really been missing you.
I thought we could spend some time together today.
Yeah, that sounds really good, Charlotte.
But I'm sorry. Just, um, I haven't got any time. Sorry.
Lewis.
I used to have a boat just like this when I was young.
Yeah?
What say you and I take a trip out to Mako Island?
- Mako Island? - Mm-hmm.
No.
Lewis, I know what you're after out there.
I know you want this.
My research. All of it.
Take me out to Mako right now and it's all yours.
All aboard.
Alright. We're here. So, give me a look at your research.
Max?
It hasn't changed a bit.
Hey, hey! Where are you going?
Come on, Max. I thought we had a deal.
She was so beautiful.
So beautiful.
Max! Hey, it's dangerous up there!
Oh, no!
Cleo?
Who are you?
How do you know my name?
Um, Cleo, this is Max.
What's going on, Lewis?
He kind of— He fell in. Accidentally.
It hasn't changed.
You know this place?
We used to come here all the time.
So, what are you doing here, Cleo?
I came to meet Lewis.
We come here quite a lot.
Really?
How did you get here? Um, I didn't notice any boats.
A friend dropped me off.
I came in a few minutes before you two did.
That's funny.
I didn't see you up top anywhere.
I swam in.
All that way?
Underwater?
Remarkable.
It's quite magical, the water here.
Don't you think?
- What? - I had to know.
I'm sorry.
What do you want?
Nothing.
I just needed to be sure.
Please stay.
I don't mean you any harm.
Please.
I didn't know I could still feel this way.
Which way?
Excited.
But you're not the first mermaid I've ever seen.
You knew Miss Chatham?
Louise. Julia.
And Gracie.
We were the best of friends.
But I knew they were hiding something from me, so…
one day, I followed them.
I was the first one to know their secret.
The others didn't like it,
but Gracie was glad I finally knew.
She felt relieved.
Gracie was the one for me.
We were so happy together.
They were happy to be mermaids?
Oh, sometimes.
It was hardest for Gracie.
I tried all I could to find out how this had happened.
Just for Gracie, if not for the other two.
She found it the most difficult.
I didn't understand how hard it was for her at the time.
I promised her I could help her, but…
She knew all I had were theories.
How did Gracie cope?
How did she learn to deal with it?
She didn't.
More and more, she just wanted to be an ordinary girl again.
There was nothing I could do or say to help her.
She started pushing me away.
I tried to show her how much I loved her.
I made the lockets, one for each of the girls.
Hoping it would help her to embrace what she'd become…
just to be part of something special with Julia and Louise.
But it didn't work for long.
Gracie said being around me only reminded her that she was no longer human.
She threw the locket into the pool.
And that's where Emma found it.
Where Gracie threw it.
It'd been there undisturbed for 50 years.
So, what happened to Gracie?
Max?
What happened?
I lost her.
I need to leave now.
Max.
The break-up.
Was it because she was a mermaid?
No. It was all my fault.
Whatever it was, it couldn't have been your fault.
People can do things they don't understand at the time,
then realize too late it's a mistake.
I'm sorry to trick you before, Cleo.
Your secret's safe with me.
Please. I need to leave.
You OK?
You and Cleo,
you remind me of Gracie and me.
I can tell when two people should be together.
It's easier for Cleo this way. She told me.
Mm. And you believed her?
Lewis, I should never have let Gracie push me away.
I'd hate to see the same thing happen to you.
Here.
It's all fixed.
Give it back to her and don't let her go.
- Hey. Hey.
Max gave me this. It's all his research on mermaids.
- I bet there's some amazing stuff in here. - Wow, that's great.
Oh, he also gave me this.
All fixed. Max did it.
Thanks, Lewis.
I really appreciate it.
So did Max say anything after I left?
Not much.
Anyway, I've got reading to do,
so I should probably get going, but I will see you soon.
Yeah. Maybe.
JS