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Episode 6: March 1, 2004
~ When Marina goes on shore, she remembers Dugong’s instructions: once she’s on land, her tail will become a human with feet. She stands up for the first time in a long time. Someone calls her name. She turns around and it’s Sheila. She wraps a happy Marina in a robe and they hug. Sheila brings her to a small room. She thanks her for getting everything she needs, especially what she has to learn about business. Sheila says it’s ok and that she owes a lot to mermaids.
~ The next day, Esther explains to the Sheila (who is an attorney) that if it was up to her, she wouldn’t be selling the resort, even though there isn’t a lot of memories. Pilar interrupts and tells Esther that they talked about this. She says that she and Raphael felt that this was the right time for Esther to leave and the deal that Sheila is offering is a good one. Sheila assures them that they will not neglect the resort. In fact, in the contract, they can stay in one of the cottages whenever they visit for free, so it’s like Esther is still the owner. Esther agrees and tells her to make the final draft of the contract.
~ Mario is upset over the conversation between Esther and Sheila. Pilar tells him that they have no right to interfere with Esther’s decision because they aren’t really family. He doesn’t understand because they’re happy there and he’s happy with his job. Pilar says that if he just knew what Esther went through, but he was small back then to understand. He asks what happened and why she doesn’t want to tell him. But she says she can’t because it’s not her secret and that they should just forget this place and leave.
~ Isabel is looking out at the sea and Carlitos is with her. He asks her if it was up to her, would she stay here or in Manila. She says here and he’s happy. He comments that she really does have feelings for him and asks her to be his girlfriend. But she tells him it’s because she’s waiting for her dad to come back. Carlitos thought that her dad was dead, but Isabel has a flashback. She remembers when her, Mario, and Virgilio were fishing. Virgilio heard someone singing in the sea and went into a trance, and she was scared. Something was coming toward the boat. He looks in the water and he jumps in. She screams and sees a mermaid’s tail. She wakes up Mario and they scream for him. Back to the present, she promises herself that if she sees a mermaid, she will kill it.
~ At the fish market, where Luna works, someone tells them that someone bought the resort. They wonder who it is and where they‘re from. Someone says that she shouldn’t waste her beauty selling fish, that she should work at the resort.
~ Sheila goes to Marina’s room and brings the final draft of the contract. When she mentions “your mother” to Marina, she corrects herself and says “Esther.” She was wondering if Marina wanted to change anything. Marina says no, but wants her to make sure that she will get everything Esther has so that she can feel how it is to lose everything. Sheila doesn’t want to intrude, but she tells Marina that she doesn’t understand why Esther hasn’t sold or left the resort after all these years. She also says that Esther is always saying that she keeps hoping to see something to for something to return. Sheila doesn‘t know if Esther is talking about Marina, but if it is her, then Marina’s story doesn’t fit.
~ At Victoria’s house, Luna tells her mom that she wants to apply at the resort so she can make more money than in the fish market and she can pay for her medicine. Angry, Victoria says that she isn’t going to work for anyone, just her, and if there is something that she is going to learn, it’s the powers that she’s going to inherit. She says that it’s the only thing she needs, but Luna explains that she has other plans for her future and doesn’t want to be selling fish her whole life. Victoria tells her she’s being hard-headed and like her dad. If she keeps going with her ambition, she says that she’s going to make sure that she turns becomes just like Elias.
~ Marina is bored in her room, so she goes outside. She sees Quiana and Vixia on the beach. She’s happy to see them. They tell her that they came to drop her off a present of pearls from Istah. She asks how is she, and they say she is ok. Marina thanks them, but feels bad that they’re going through all this trouble. Quiana says that the other mermaids did the same thing to her before when she was a human.
~ The next day, Sheila gives the payment for the resort to Esther. She looks at the check and says “Marina Aguas.” She asks Sheila if she’s going to meet Marina, and she says that they will soon meet for they are going to have a welcome party for her at the resort. She gives Esther an invitation to the party and says that everyone is invited.
~ Raphael looks at the invitation. He asks her how it feels to have finally made the decision to sell the resort. She says that it’s sad, but also exciting because she’s going to go back to Manila after all these years. But she keeps thinking of leaving this place. He says that it’s hard and sad at first, but by the time she takes care of her businesses in Manila, she will feel better. Esther asks Raphael to be her escort at the party, and he happily agrees.
~ Isabel is so excited for the party since it’s going to be her first real, social party. Carlitos asks if he can go. She says yes because everyone is invited, and she tells him that he is her date.
~ Sheila tells Marina that she was trying to find her dad to give him an invitation, but whenever she asked someone where he is, it seemed that they didn’t want to answer her. She didn’t want to ask more questions for fear that the people at the resort would get suspicious. Marina is upset by this.
~ Victoria is on the cliff and calls for Dugong. Dugong actually comes out of the water in its normal form wearing Istah‘s necklace, and Victoria is shocked. She asks where did she get the power to get out of the water, avoiding the question, Dugong says not to panic because she's not going to fight with her for power. Dugong continues to say that Victoria is the most powerful on land, and she is the most powerful under water. Also, she just wanted to see in person her cousin, Victoria!
~ Sheila, walking with Marina, tells the staff of the resort their jobs for the party, and Luna is one of the workers. She’s happy to have a job there. Later, she goes to Lorelei’s house and tells them that Marina is so beautiful, even though she only saw a side of her face. Lorelei asks if she’s beautiful, and Luna says yes, but she says that her being a good person is more important their her looks. She tells Elias that she’s going to work really hard so that she can save enough money to remodel Lorelei’s house and bring him away from this town. Elias doesn’t want to leave. However, he wants to go bring Luna to the sea to find the “tunay ng pag-ibig.” Lorelei can’t remember Luna‘s name. Luna repeats it and she remembers. She says that she doesn’t understand why she can’t remember things now because she used to smart and beautiful before. After that, she calls Luna “Marya” (and of we all know that Meryl is the niece of Maricel Soriano).
~ Pulling Luna’s hair and pushing her around, Victoria is furious at her daughter. She says that she’s always not following her and that the next time she sees does it again, she threatens to not let her see her dad ever again. She then tells her that she’s not going to let her work at the resort because she belongs to her. Luna is crying.
~ Esther goes to the beach and puts flowers in the ocean for Cristina. Esther cries, while Marina watches what she’s doing.
~ It’s the party for Marina. Carlitos asks Isabel why she’s avoiding. She says that she’s embarrassed by his looks. He is confused. Mario sees Luna and asks why is she late. She is sorry and explains that she had to sneak away from her mom, so he tells her to get ready. Raphael gets a call from Quintin and excuses himself from the table. Sheila introduces Marina. She walks down the stairs in a beautiful dress and wearing the necklace Esther gave her. Everyone claps for her. She says good evening and thanks them for coming. Esther goes up to her and Sheila introduces Esther to Marina. They shake hands. Esther notices the necklace. Marina walks away and Esther asks Pilar if she saw it. Not believing what she’s seeing, Esther goes up to Marina and says “Cristina...”
Episode 7: March 2, 2004
~ Marina pretends that she doesn’t know what Esther is talking about. Esther keeps insisting that she is Cristina and that she gave that necklace when she was a little girl before she went away. She asks her if she’s not Cristina, then how did the necklace get to her. Pilar is trying to bring Esther away from Marina because everyone is looking at her. Marina looks away and is fighting back tears, while Esther is crying. Later, Marina is looking at the sea. She explains to Sheila that she’s waited for the longest time to face her mom with the necklace and tell her that she’s not Cristina, but she doesn’t know why she feels weird. Sheila says that Esther might suspect something if she leaves the party all of sudden. She says that she just needs to take a breath, so Sheila asks Luna to get her a glass of water. While Marina looks at Luna, she remembers when they were kids and playing together.
~ Esther tells Raphael that she sure that that is the necklace, but Pilar thinks that it might be a copy. She disagrees because of her mother instincts, and is sure Marina and Cristina are the same person. Raphael thinks that there is a logical explanation and that she should just rest. Esther asks him to ask Marina about it, and he agrees.
~ Marina thanks Luna for the water. When she goes away, Marina tells Sheila that Luna was her friend when she was a little kid and that she wants to help her.
~ Isabel is looking at Marina from far away. She is in awe of her beauty, and Mario tells her to stop because she’s like a broken record. She tells him that from now on, Marina is her idol, and when she grows up, she wants to be pretty like her. Carlitos tells her that she’s already pretty. Mario madly says that if it weren’t for Marina, they wouldn’t be leaving the resort. Sheila brings Raphael to Marina and introduces her to him. He asks for forgiveness about what Esther did, and is about to ask about the necklace, but Marina excuses herself.
~ Esther is dreaming about the night that she gave the necklace to Cristina. She wakes up and grabs the picture of her daughter from the side table. She kisses it and holds it close to her heart.
~ The next day, at Sheila’s office, Marina asks her how long Esther would be staying at the resort. Sheila says that they didn’t talk about it, but Marina tells her that she has changed her mind and wants them out as soon as possible. Sheila thought that the plan was to make Esther agonize to the point that she would leave, and then they would take over her businesses one by one. Marina says that that is still the plan, but now that she keeps forcing herself to think that she is her daughter, she thinks it will be more hurtful if she kicks them out now to stop Esther’s hope of seeing her. The maid comes in and tells them that Esther has come to see her. Marina hides and listens in on their conversation. Esther asks Sheila who Marina is and if she is Cristina. Marina is shocked. Sheila pretends that she doesn’t know. Esther says that she wants to know what happened to her daughter, who almost became a… but she stops herself and continues to say what has happened to her daughter ever since she left. Sheila asks if she wants water, but Esther pleads with her to answer the question. Marina is upset, while Esther is crying.
~ Victoria pours water on Luna to wake her up. Victoria tells her that she knows she snuck out to go to the resort. She hits her and tells her to hurry and get ready for work. She adds that if she doesn’t want to sell fish all her life, she’s just going to pass her powers to her so that she will be the queen of this place. Luna says that she doesn’t want to. Victoria is furious, pulls Luna’s hair, and tells her that she never wants to hear her say that. Luna is crying.
~ Sheila asks Marina if what she said was right because it seems that Esther didn’t believe her. Marina says that she’s giving them one week to pack up. Sheila says that they’re not ready yet and asks her if she has any sympathy, love, or even forgiveness in her heart for her mother, especially since she overhead the conversation. Marina says no and it won’t change. She wants them to leave as soon as possible, and when it’s full moon, she wants them to be gone.
~ Esther tells Pilar and Raphael that she doesn’t believe what Sheila told her. She tells him that since Sheila’s boss is Marina, she can hide stuff about her background. He agrees, but says they can’t assume. Esther explains that they haven’t shown any papers about Marina, that they just told her that she grew up in America and is the youngest of 5 kids. She wonders why if there’s nothing to hide, then how come all of a sudden they changed their mind from letting them stay there all they want to wanting them to leave now. Pilar thinks it’s because they’re planning on expanding the resort. Raphael offers to do a background check on Marina to put her mind at ease. Esther is grateful.
~ At the cliff, Victoria tells Dugong that Luna’s being so stubborn and if she doesn’t open her heart, she’s not going to learn her powers. Dugong asks why is she in a hurry. She explains that if Luna doesn’t get any powers, how can she get better (about her being paralyzed). Dugong tells her that if she wants Luna to learn her power, then she should use her mind. Victoria doesn’t understand how.
~ At Lorelei’s house, Lorelei gets Luna’s name mistaken again and even thinks that Elias is Luna’s boyfriend. Luna explains once again, and she remembers. She tells Luna to always remind her because she knows that she always forgets. Just then, Elias starts choking and isn’t able to breathe. They both get worried, and at the same time, Victoria is chanting Elias’ name. Unbeknownst to her, Luna has actually used her power to make Elias breathe again. Victoria says “your welcome, Luna” and smiles.
~ Raphael is talking to Quintin and asks him to do a background check on Marina. He asks why is he so interested in her and even jokes if she might be his sister-in-law. He tells her to fax him anything he finds.
~ Luna comes home and Victoria asks if HE'S ok. Luna doesn’t know who she’s talking about. Victoria answers Elias and asks if he can breathe now. Luna is shocked and Victoria admits that she did it. She threatens that if she continues to be stubborn, she’s going to do more than that to Elias. She tells her to decide if she wants the power or not and reminds her that her father’s life is in her hands.
~ Luna is looking at the sea and is crying. Marina goes up to her and asks if SHE'S still hurting you. Luna is shocked, but Marina changes what she said and asks her why she’s crying. She says that her mom got mad at her. Changing the subject, Marina asks her not call her “po” because she’s not old. Luna says that she’s just giving respect because she’s her boss. Marina says that it was last night in front of a lot of people, but now that it’s just them two, she can just call her Marina. Marina also says that she has a good feeling about her. She explains that whenever she sees her, she reminds her of her friend when she was a kid. She then asks Luna if she wants a job at the resort. She says yes, but her mother won’t let her. Marina offers to talk to her. Luna says no because she’s just going to get mad, and she just wants her to work at their fish stand, but thanks her anyway. Marina asks her about her dad, and offers to talk to him to convince her mom to let her work at the resort. Luna says it’s not going to happen because they hate each other and it’s been a long time that they’ve been divorced, but she tells Marina that if she just asks her dad, he will say yes because he’s nice. Marina asks her where she is.
~ The next day, she brings Marina to Lorelei’s house. Luna wakes Elias up and when he looks at Marina, they both feel something strange. Elias says that it’s her, that SHE has found the “tunay ng pag-ibig...”
Episode 8: March 3, 2004
~ Elias is so excited to see Marina. He grabs her and tells her that it’s really important to find the “tunay ng pag-ibig,” which is the answer. Marina starts crying since she knows that he is her dad. At the same time, Luna is trying to break them apart while excusing her dad for he has an illness. Lorelei tells Marina to find whatever he’s talking about and comments that she’s so pretty. She asks Marina if she’s been part of a beauty contest, if she’s so beautiful, if this is the time for her to join one, and that she thinks she’s crying because she’s so beautiful. Marina isn’t paying attention and is looking at Elias. Marina runs out, and Luna tells Lorelei that she scared her off. So Luna goes after her. Lorelei comments that Marina’s pretty, but rude because if you’re pretty, you should be nice. Luna goes up to Marina. She says she’s sorry because he reminds her of her dad in America because he also has an illness. Luna is surprised that they have another thing in common. Marina leaves.
~ Carlitos asks Isabel if she wants to watch a movie. She says later, which makes him ask when will that be because they’re almost leaving. She says that Pilar isn’t going to approve of her going out, so he says that he will ask Mario for permission. She explains that just because he’s friends with her brother, that doesn’t mean he’s going to let him go with her. Quintin rolls up to the resort. He goes inside and asks “Ms. Beautiful” (Isabel) where Raphael is. So giddy with his looks, she tells him that he’s by the pool. Quintin leaves. She turns around and tells Carlitos that he’s so handsome.
~ Raphael asks Quintin what he’s doing here. He jokes that his brother is not happy to see him. Raphael says that he told him to do something about Marina. Quintin he tells him not to worry, and that it will be faxed right away. Esther and Pilar go to the brothers. Esther tells him it’s good that he still remembers this place, and asks him when was the last time he was here. He says it was a long time. She tells him that if he came later, he might’ve not caught them there. Quintin asks why. Raphael interrupts and explains to Esther that Quintin was trying to find out about Marina, but when he ordered his brother to do it, he just passed it on to another person. Quintin says not to worry because he’s rushing it. Esther hopes before they leave, she can reveal who really is Marina. Pilar says that she’s nervous about what they’re doing especially with Quintin and Raphael because they’re giving Esther hope. Esther says there’s nothing wrong with what they’re doing. Quintin agrees and says that they’re just checking on Marina. Raphael says that they’re just doing this for her peace of mind. Esther asks Pilar if there was another chance for her to get Virgilio back, wouldn’t she do something. Pilar agrees, but tells them to do whatever.
~ Sheila asks if she’s sure to Marina. She says yes and that she wouldn’t ever forget Elias’ face. Elias is her dad. Sheila points out that Luna then is her half-sister. Marina says yes, but who is her mom. She explains that that’s why she feels really close to her, not because we’re friends, but because they’re related. Sheila asks if she’s suspicious of anything. Marina says no and tells her that she wants to know everything.
~ Victoria is talking to Dugong. Dugong asks her if she followed the advice. Victoria says yes, that Luna seems to be giving in. Dugong teases her and asks if she’s pretty, and Victoria says yes in a reluctant way. Dugong asks if she really wants to give up her power. Victoria assures her that she knows what she’s doing.
~ Carlitos is talking to Mario, who says that him and his sister is different. Mario says that he wants a simple life and if they lived in the province, it’s fine with him. But Isabel is different. Carlitos tells him that it’s like he’s saying that he has no chance with Isabel. Mario says it’s not that because she does like him, but if he’s serious about courting her that he just can’t be him. Carlitos asks what’s wrong with him because he works and gets a lot of business with fishing. Mario agrees, but he can’t just go along fishing with his dad. He has to have ambition in life.
~ Luna is walking home. Marina is following her. Quintin is following Marina. Marina sees where Luna lives. She turns around and Quintin scares her. He pretends that he’s looking for something and asks her for directions, but she pretends that she’s not from around here and leaves. Quintin smiles.
~ At Victoria’s house, she asks Luna if she has decided about the power. Luna doesn’t respond. She repeats that if she really loves her dad, then she should think about his life.
~ Lorelei and Elias are at the beach. She’s putting on make up and asks him if it’s pretty, but he starts to splash water on her. She gets really nervous and screams that she doesn’t like to be splashed on. She has a flashback. She remembers when she was a young, beautiful mermaid (not how she looks like now)! She went to Dugong and asked to be turned into a mermaid. Of course, Dugong asked what’s the payment, but she has nothing. Dugong tells her that it’s going to take her beauty and intelligence. So Lorelei is crying while Dugong is doing the spell. Later, she goes on the beach and she transforms to how she looks today. She makes herself up and goes to Armando, who’s drinking with his friends. She says that she’s Lorelei, but he doesn’t believe it. She explains that she turned into a human because he promised her to love her. He explains that HIS Lorelei is beautiful, white-skinned, and a mermaid. He also tells her that she looks like a crazy person and they all laugh. Back to the present, she’s crying and Elias says sorry.
~ Raphael asks Quintin where he went. Quintin explains that he was doing his assignment - following Marina. Raphael is shocked and asks if she saw him. He says that they were even face to face, but she didn’t know who he was. He also adds that she’s really pretty, so if he’s not interested in her, he says that she is her type. Esther interrupts asks him what really happened. He explains that he pretended that he was asking for directions, but she acted weird like she was scared. Esther is confused. He explains that Marina was following a girl, so he asked around and found out that that girl’s name is Luna, who lives near a cliff. He also says that he’s confused because Marina is so interested in these two crazy people (a boy and a girl), and Esther is shocked. She says that it’s Elias because he’s the only male who’s crazy in this town. Raphael asks Quintin if he’s sure about this. He says “cross my heart, hope you die.”
~ Marina is on the beach talking to Vixia and a new mermaid named Myria. Myria tells her to take care of herself, especially around these people because they’re not trustworthy. Marina tells them not to worry because Sheila is there, but Vixia warns her about Dugong since it now has power. Marina says that she’s far away from Dugong, but Myria tells her that not to be sure even though she’s far away from Dugong because she doesn’t know what else can happen. Vixia explains that that’s why they’re there to watch her, because Istah ordered them to. Marina gets worried. Myria tells her that they just wanted to warn her and to be strong. Vixia says that she feels someone is coming, and they swim away.
~ It’s Luna. She calls for Marina, and she asks her what she’s doing there. She says that she’s just getting air. Luna says that when she was a little girl, she would talk to the ocean when she would have a problem. Luna says that she might not believe what she’s going to tell her because she was raised well, but she says that this town has a lot of folk tales. Marina asks like what, and she asks her if she believes in mermaids. Luna says she saw one when she was a little kid. That they were friends and her name was Cristina. She also says that she was really nice since whenever she had a problem she would tell her, and they would swim together, but it’s been a long time that she hasn’t seen her, so she doesn’t know if she’s ever going to see her. Marina tells her that even though she’s far away, she might still be watching her. Luna is happy and comes to the conclusion that Marina believes in mermaids too. Marina wants her to treat her like how she treated Cristina - like friends. Luna says that she’s embarrassed, but she will, even though she’s her boss. Marina says that if she needs anything or someone to talk to when she has a problem, she’s there for her. Luna thanks her and they hug.
~ Esther says that she can’t sleep because what Quintin said is still in her head. Pilar tells her not to hope so much because she’s just going to get hurt in the end. Esther asks her to explain the actions of Marina, like what is her interest to Elias and who is this Luna because Victoria’s place is by the cliff. Pilar says that a lot of years have passed, and a lot of people now live here. Esther doesn’t believe it. Pilar tells her to not to always follow what she’s feeling because sometimes feelings don’t tell the truth. Esther says that she’s not going to leave the resort until she finds out who really is Marina.
~ The next day, Esther and Raphael go to Sheila. She is giving back the check that Marina gave her. She says that her mind has changed and that she doesn’t want to give up the resort and the guesthouse. Sheila explains that the deal is done, they already signed the contract, and that Marina has already paid. Esther says she’s giving up the money because she doesn’t need it, and if she needs to buy it again from Marina, she will do that. Sheila assures her that it’s not for sale. Raphael asks her to make an appointment with Marina so that they can talk about it, but Sheila tells them Marina has plans for the resort. Esther tells her that she wants to know the truth if Marina is Cristina. Sheila says that they’ve already talked about this, but Esther interrupts and says if she isn’t Cristina then what does she want with Elias. Sheila is shocked and Esther is crying.
~ Later, Sheila tells Marina what happened. Marina is upset and asks how did they find out. Sheila says that she doesn’t know and was surprised. Marina asks her if they got suspicious, but she hopes not. Sheila points out Raphael could be behind this because he’s a doctor. Sheila assures her that resort is hers and that she owns everything , unless they contest the identity of the buyer. Marina asks what she means. Sheila explains that the name “Marina Aguas” is fake. They can search, but it will take some time before they learn the truth. Sheila asks if there’s any hope for her and her mom to make amends. She also tells Marina that if she should’ve seen how much she was pleading to find out if she’s her daughter or not, and it makes her really want to believe that she really loves her and that she really didn’t want to throw her away. Marina tells her to stop.
~ Later, Mario tells Esther that she has a visitor. Marina and Sheila go to the resort. Esther goes up to Marina and they look at each other...
Episode 9: March 4, 2004
~ Esther tells them that they’re eating, and asks if they want to join. Sheila says that they don’t want to intrude, but they’re the ones who asked to talk to Marina. Esther says it’s good so that they can figure out all the problems. Marina is straight to the point and says that she’s not selling the resort. She also tells them that she wants them all to know who she really is, so she passes document papers to Esther that shows that she really is “Marina Aguas.” They both leave and Sheila asks Marina if they were a little strong. Marina disagrees and tells her we need to be strong in life - that is the biggest thing that she learned from Esther, and that she’s just showing it to her mom. Esther is upset and crying. Raphael tells her to look at the bright side because she found out the truth that she’s not Cristina, so it was a good decision to sell this place and now to move on with her life.
~ Victoria asks Luna if she has decided because later tonight is the right time for her to pass on her powers. Luna doesn’t answer. Victoria advices that she should think of her father’s life the whole afternoon. Luna says that she doesn’t need the afternoon because she’s already decided. She agrees with Victoria that she should think of her father’s life. She has agreed to get the power, but she tells her that she has to take back Elias’ curse. She excuses herself to go to the market and leaves right away. Victoria is shocked.
~ Pilar is packing. Isabel asks her what time they are leaving. She says tomorrow night because it’s a full moon, and that’s what Marina asked for. Pilar takes Cristina’s baby book and looks at a picture of Esther and Cristina. Later, Pilar decides to go to Marina and brings the picture with her. She explains that Esther doesn’t know that she’s here, but because they grew up together, she’s doing this for her. Pilar wants her to forgive Esther, so that before they leave they will have made amends. Marina doesn’t really care what she’s saying. Pilar gives the picture to her and says that she is Cristina, Esther‘s missing child. Pilar explains that she is the reason why this whole time Esther’s been sad, lost an appetite to run her businesses, and almost lost her mind. She thinks that Marina doesn’t understand how it feels to lose a child because she’s still young, but Pilar explains that if you lose someone you really love, especially a child, it’s really hard. She wants Marina just to understand and forgive her if Esther has troubled her. Marina is crying, but doesn’t show her tears to her.
~ Esther goes to Pilar, who is in Cristina’s room. Esther asks what she’s doing, and Pilar says that she’s packing because they’re leaving soon. Esther asks her not to do it because she wants to do it herself. Cristina’s room has stayed the same, and there are even mermaid figurines. She cries over her daughter. Marina is looking at the picture, and she is crying as well. Marina remembers when she was a little girl, playing with Esther.
~ By the ocean, Isabel goes to Carlitos and asks him if it’s true that he applied at the resort. He admits it, but he says he didn’t get hired because he didn’t graduate high school. She wonders what went through his head to apply. He explains that he’s embarrassed of the girl that he has been courting for a long time because she might say she doesn’t have any ambition, and if she’s going to Manila, he wants to find a good job so that he can save a lot of money. Isabel is shocked that he would really do that for her. He tells her he loves her. She offers to talk to Marina so that she can hire him, and he sarcastically says that she’s talking like they’re close. She feels that she and Marina will be close later because she’s really nice.
~ Marina goes to Lorelei’s house and tries to sneak in some things for her dad, while he’s sleeping, but Lorelei sees her and asks what she’s doing here. Marina says that the things are for them and runs out. Lorelei tells her to come back because she wants to talk to her, and comments on how beautiful Marina is because it’s like she’s looking in a mirror.
~ Dugong asks Victoria if Luna has accepted to get the powers, but Victoria’s frustrated on what to answer. Dugong laughs and thinks Luna is giving her a problem. Victoria explains that she is blackmailing her because she will only take the power if she brings back Elias’ intelligence. Dugong asks her if she’s going to do it, but Victoria says no because she has never taken back a curse. Dugong says that this will be the first time, but Victoria disagrees. She says that she’s not going to let Luna do this because she’s not going to lose to her to her daughter. Dugong thinks that once she gives her the power, she might not be able to control her. Victoria explains that no one has ever said no to Victoria and no one has won over her. Dugong laughs and says that Elias has, but Victoria doesn’t believe what she said. She tells Dugong that she took care of him and to just wait for tonight.
~ Marina is talking to Sheila. She says that even though they showed her that picture, it doesn’t matter to her. She also says that no once can tell the documents she showed them are fake. She still hopes that she gets to see her dad. Sheila wonders if the love she shows for her dad, she could just have a little bit for her mom. Marina explains that he was not the one that threw her out and that it was her mom who always put Elias and her aside. Just then, a worker of the resort brings two lifeguards from Manila to them. Sheila introduces Randolph and Ronald to Marina. Everyone panics when a girl is about to drown in the swimming pool so Randolph dives into the water and saves her. Marina is impressed and hires them on the spot. They both are happy.
~ Luna goes to Lorelei’s house and asks where the food and clothes came from. Lorelei doesn’t remember. Luna tells her that she’s going to tell something to her dad. Lorelei forgets again who her dad is, so Luna tells her again. Luna brings Elias away from the table so that they can talk in private. She tells him that what she promised herself, that whatever happens she wouldn’t accept her mom’s power, is not going to happen. She says that even though the power is not from God, she has no other choice, but to do this for Elias. He tells her not to do it. Luna is shocked and asks him if he can understand her. But he goes back to his normal self and tells her that they should find “pag-ibig.” Luna is crying and tells him that she loves him so much, wants him to be better, and that she would do anything for him. They hug.
~ Vixia and Myria are at the beach. Marina sees them and notices that they always wait for her. They say it’s because it’s Istah’s orders to watch her. Vixia tells her it’s also because they miss her. Marina misses them all, as well. At the same time, Luna pulls Victoria on her wheelchair to the beach. Dugong starts to sing in a weird language. Victoria raises her arms. Luna demands her to take off the curse before she gets the power. Victoria says later, but Luna demands now so she can be sure. Victoria tells her that first she has to promise to her that when she gets the power she follow everything she tells her to do. Luna tells her that she will be her slave. Victoria raises her arms and lightning strikes. The curse is gone and Elias wakes up. He’s about to run out, but Lorelei tells him to sleep now. He asks who is “pag-ibig” and she says that it’s him because he always says that. He then asks her who she is, but she doesn’t remember. He tells her that he needs to talk to Esther because he knows how to turn Cristina into a human again. He explains that he knows that the kiss of true love is what Cristina needs to get rid of the curse. Marina hears the singing and asks them who’s doing it. They explain that it’s Dugong. She asks them what the song means. They say they don’t know, but it means that danger is coming. Marina looks worried.
~ Lorelei is shocked that Elias’ child turned into a mermaid. Victoria is holding Luna by her neck. She remembers what she was talking about with her dad. Victoria has feeling in her legs, and they both stand up. The power seems to be going into Luna’s body, but she suddenly breaks apart from her mother. Dugong stops singing. Elias and Lorelei were running on the beach, but lightning strikes him. Marina notices that Dugong has stopped. She wonders what kind of danger is going to happen. Victoria wants to know happened, and Luna says that she can’t do it. Victoria tells her that she can’t take it back because the time to do this has to be now. Victoria grabs Luna and tells her that they will do it again. Elias goes back to his normal form and tells her that they need to find “pag-ibig.” Lorelei gets frustrated because she doesn‘t understand why he keeps changing. Luna’s crying and doesn’t want to. Victoria tells her that her father will die, but Luna tells her to kill him because his life is nothing right now, anyway. She curses that the moment that her father dies, she will kill herself. Victoria is furious, pulls Luna to the ground, and starts beating her. Marina goes back to the resort, and sees a body on the steps. It’s an unconscious and bruised Luna. Marina takes her in her arms and wonders who did this...
Episode 10: March 5, 2004
~ Marina brings Luna to one of the rooms in the resort. Doctor Sandico observes her. She’s sorry that she called this late, but he was the first person that she thought of. He says it’s ok and just to call him Raphael. She asks if she’s ok. He says that she’s fine and it’s a good thing that her wounds aren’t deep. He also tells her that she just needs rest and that she can take pain killers because her body will be aching in the morning. He asks who hit her, but she avoids the question and thanks him again. Raphael leaves.
~ The next morning, Victoria tells Dugong that she doesn’t understand why Luna has courage to fight, but she’s scared of the power. Dugong advices her to maybe accept that Luna will never want it. Victoria disagrees because she’s her child, and that she’s the only one who can get the power to make her better. Dugong tells her to wait because maybe, one day, she will go to her and want the power. Dugong also recalls that Victoria said that the times are changing, but Victoria wonders when will it be where she can walk again. Dugong tells her to have patience.
~ Marina and Sheila are watching over Luna. When she wakes up, she says that she’s going to go home. Marina tells her to get some more rest because she’s not strong yet, and that maybe she can leave the next day. Luna denies. Marina asks her why she’s always on her mom’s side when she’s always hurts her. Luna explains that they don’t have a lot in common, but whatever happens, she’s still her mom. She thanks her for taking care of her. Marina reminds her that she can tell her if she needs anything. She also offers her to live in the resort with a job so that she can save money to make her father better. Luna wishes it was that easy, but she doesn’t know about her mom and her power. Realizing what she just said, Luna changes the subject. She repeats that she’s leaving now and thanks her again.
~ They’re all having breakfast at the resort. Raphael goes to the table and is sorry that he’s late because he woke up late. Quintin says out loud that he took an emergency call last night. Esther asks who it was, and he pretends that it was some guy’s kid. She asks why in the middle of the night, and he lies again. Quintin asks him to just tell her, but he tells him to be quiet and asks for the rice to cover up what they’re talking about. Pilar asks Raphael and Quintin if they packed yet because they’re going to leave with them. Quintin wants to stay, but Raphael tells him that they are going to leave altogether.
~ Luna goes home. Victoria doesn’t want to look at her, but says that it’s a good thing that she came back because she can never leave her and threatens to curse her. Luna tells her that she has been cursed ever since she gave birth to her, so it’s sure that she will never leave her.
~ Sheila goes to Marina and knows that she’s thinking about Luna. Marina says that she wants to help her, but she’s always not taking her offer and saying that her mom will get mad. She knows that Luna wanted to tell her something and wonders about the “power” that she was talking about. Sheila tells her that when she found out that they were half-sisters and ordered to find out about Luna‘s background, she asked around and found out that Victoria is the name of her mother. If she’s not mistaken, Sheila explains that the town believes that Victoria is their sea goddess because she has power. She says that people believe that she was given to them from God or others think of her as a mangkukulam and they believe that she has helped them a lot. She tells her that she heard Victoria’s nice, but doesn’t understand when they said that when she gets mad, she really gets mad. Marina whispers Victoria’s name to herself and remembers a time when she was a little kid. Pilar was telling Esther that Elias was outside of the house screaming that he’s sorry and he’s starting to cause a scene. Esther tells her not to let Cristina out and that he can go with Victoria. After, she tells Sheila that she’s the “Victoria” that Pilar was talking about.
~ Later, at Victoria’s house, she is screaming for Luna. Marina walks in, and Victoria asks who she is. Marina explains that Luna is her friend. Victoria figures out that she is the person that she keeps talking about. Marina introduces herself, and she lets her inside. They’re looking at each other really weird. Victoria says that she just missed Luna because she has to leave really early to watch their fish stand at the market. She asks what she needs and offers that she could help. Marina reveals that she went there to ask for permission for Luna to work at the resort. Victoria lies that Luna is a shy kid and that she didn’t finish high school because she’s lazy to go to school, so she’s wondering what kind of job she’s planning on giving her. Marina offers to educate Luna, even if it’s just short classes because Luna learns quickly. But Victoria repeats herself that she’s really lazy to learn, so it would be a waste. Marina tries to say something, but Victoria continues that if she lets Luna take the job, then what would happen to their place in the market and herself since she can’t walk or work, so she has to take care of her. Victoria thanks her, but says that her daughter can’t take the job.
~ Sheila goes to Randolph and Ronald and notices that it’s early for them to start work. They explain that they have to go and check the area so they can be familiar with the surroundings. She agrees. Later, Elias and Lorelei are playing on the beach near Randolph and Ronald. Elias sees a pair of snorkel goggles and steals it away from them. They to get it from him. They get mad, so they start beating him up. Lorelei tells them to stop and screams for help. Manding and some other guys pull them away from Elias, and he points out that Elias is crying. They say that he took their goggles. Manding tells them that he’s crazy, so he doesn’t know what he’s doing. He also tells Elias that it’s really theirs, so he has to return it. Lorelei says that he doesn’t want to, so she tries to trade her bag of things. Manding gives it back to them and Elias is sad.
~ Marina tells Sheila that Victoria looks nice, but is different and it’s like she’s hiding something. She also explains that she was uncomfortable when she looks at you because it’s like she’s looking at your soul. Sheila tells her that if she’s going to do something like that again, she has to tell her so that she can go with her. Sheila tells her that while she was gone, someone gave her a dinner invitation. Marina denies to go if it’s the scuba divers, but Sheila says that it’s actually Esther, who wants to say goodbye and ask for forgiveness, so she wants them to have dinner later that night.
~ Victoria tells Dugong that she had a visitor and she didn’t like what she was feeling. Dugong asks what she means. She explains that she’s strong and not an ordinary person. Dugong asks what’s her name. She tells it that she is the new owner of the resort, Marina, and asks if she's heard her name. Dugong says not yet, but her name is pretty. Victoria doesn’t understand why Marina’s smell is different. Dugong sees Luna is coming, so she hides back into the water. Luna tells her that it’s time to eat.
~ It’s a full moon later that night, and Marina is feeling weird. Sheila asks her what’s happening and if she’s going to have dinner with Esther. She says that she wanted to go, but she feels sick. Sheila thinks she has a fever. Marina doesn’t understand why she’s so hot right now. Sheila offers to call a doctor, but Marina says that she’s going to go outside to get some air.
~ Pilar tells the maids to put the luggage in the car. She calls Esther and tells her that everything is ready. Esther asks her if Marina has agreed to have dinner with them, but Pilar tells her that Sheila told her that she’s not going to go because she feels sick.
~ Victoria tells Luna that Marina came over. She asks what she said and gets worried if her mother did anything to her, like fighting with her. Victoria asks why would she fight with her since there’s no reason to. She tells her to remember that whoever she becomes close with, she’s the only who’s going to be there for her in the end. So she advises her to be wise on who to choose as friends, and not to choose friends who can’t go against her power.
~ Marina goes to the beach and starts coughing. She starts to become out of breath. She doesn’t know what’s happening. She collapses on the sand behind a boat. She starts to worry and looks at the full moon.
~ Carlitos wants Isabel to be his girlfriend, but she tells him later. He worries that she isn’t going to write, but she promises she will. They all get out of the house. Pilar asks Esther where she’s going. She says that she wants to see the ocean for one last time. Raphael offers to go with her, but she says that she can do it by herself and that she will be quick. Meanwhile, Marina knows something is wrong with her feet. She wonders why this is happening. She can’t believe that her feet has turned into a mermaids tail. She breaks down and says that this isn’t possible. Esther goes outside. Marina starts hitting her tail. Esther hears her crying, and goes behind the boat. She sees Marina. She knows that she is her daughter and says “Cristina.” Marina looks up with tears in her eyes...
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