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Episode 11: March 8, 2004
~ Esther comes to the realization that Marina is her daughter, but Marina denies it saying that she is not her child. Esther tells her that she IS her mom, but Marina tells her to go away and not to come close to her. She tries to grab her daughter, but Marina tells her to let her go and not to touch her. Esther asks her if she remembers she is her child and puts Marina’s hands to her face. Esther breaks down and tries to hold Marina again, but she’s trying to push her away. Marina remembers the night when Esther let her go in the ocean, so she tells her mom that she doesn’t need her to throw her away in the water again. Esther says that she didn’t throw her away, but Marina doesn’t want to hear it. Marina tells her that she is a liar because she told her that she didn’t love her and she told her that she was bad luck. Esther explains that that wasn’t what she meant and that she would rather have not have her by her side than have the townspeople kill her. She also says that there has never been a moment that she left her mind. Marina still doesn’t want to believe it and says that she doesn’t need her because she can go back to the ocean by herself. Esther feels so guilty. Marina keeps repeating that she doesn’t love her, but Esther tells her that she loves her so much. Esther explains to her more that she never left this place, even though she wasn’t sure whether her daughter was a live or dead. She says that she kept hoping that one day they would be together, and now it has happened. Esther professes her love for her daughter again and embraces her. Marina finally breaks down and hugs her mom back, saying “Mommy.”
~ Elias is looking up at the dark sky. Lorelei asks what he’s doing because he has to go to sleep. He tells her he’s looking at the full moon and says that SHE is going to come out. She asks who and he says his child. Lorelei forgets that he had a child, but remembers and thinks it’s Luna (although she can’t remember the name). Elias wants them to go to the ocean, but she asks why. He repeats himself, but she tells him no because it’s dark. He tries to pull her to the ocean because, but she tells him to go to sleep. He says that SHE’S going to come out. The clouds cover the moon, and he sits down looking in the sky trying to see it again.
~ Esther tells Marina to listen carefully because even thought she’s so happy that she saw her again, and even though she doesn’t want to leave her side, she tells her that she needs to go back to the ocean because she’s more safe there. She also tells her not to worry because she will wait for her. She says that it wasn’t a waste of her waiting because she’s so happy and that she will wait forever for her. Marina is crying. Esther says that she will wait for her Cristina and that she loves her. They’re both happy and hug again.
~ Everyone else is still waiting outside the resort. Quintin notices she’s taking too long, and jokes that she might’ve went night swimming. So Raphael tells him to go with him to the beach. They call out her name and see her standing in the ocean. Quintin jokes that she really did go night swimming. Raphael tells him to stop joking because it’s not funny calls out for her. Raphael asks what she’s doing there, but she hides what has just happened and tells them that she just wanted to put her feet in the water because it’s the last time that she’s going to see the ocean. He tells her that she’s soaking wet. She says that she’s ok, but he feels something is wrong. She tells him nothing and assures him that she’s fine. He tells her that it’s time to go, but she tells them to go first and she will follow, promise. When they leave, she looks out into the ocean and smiles.
~ Elias is still looking at the moon, so he starts to walk to the ocean. He knocks over something, so Lorelei hears him leaving. She opens the window and sees him going toward the ocean. She screams for him to wait, but he runs off so she goes after him.
~ Carlitos gives a present to Isabel. She asks what it is, and he tells her to open it. She opens it up, but is disappointed to see what it is (I think it was a shell, couldn’t really see it). He explains that he’s had it for a long time, and decided to give it to her because she’s special to him.
~ Esther goes to Pilar and wonders why she is so wet. Esther whispers to her that Marina and Cristina are one person, and that they saw each other. Pilar is shocked and asked how this happened. Pilar asks if she told her the truth and asks where is Marina. Esther tells her that she got a mermaid’s tails again. Pilar is more shocked, and Esther leaves to go somewhere.
~ Elias dives into the ocean screaming “sagot, tunay ng pag-ibig,” but he can’t swim. Lorelei panics and screams for him to wait for her, but when she touches the water, she’s scared to go in. She screams for help. Manding and Gaspar hear what’s happening. Manding goes into the water and rescues him. When Elias gets on shore, out of breath, he says he saw HER in the water and calls out for his child.
~ Mario tells Isabel and Carlitos that he has a strong feeling that they aren’t going to leave tonight. Carlitos is happy and tells her that now they won’t be separated. Isabel is happy too because now she can still have a chance to see and kill mermaids. Mario can’t believe that she’s talking about mermaids again, but she tells him that that’s what she really wants. He tells her that he will tell their mom and she will just get mad at her.
~ Sheila hears a knock on her door. She opens it, and it’s Esther. Esther is giving the check back because she doesn’t need it. Sheila tells her that they’ve been through this before, but Esther interrupts and tells her that this is a different story. She explains that she’s giving back the check, not because she wants the resort back, but because the resort is still hers and her daughter’s. Sheila doesn’t understand. Esther tells her that Marina is her child who became a mermaid. She also knows that Sheila knows about this and thanks her for all her help that she gave Marina, but now Marina doesn’t need any of their help because she turned into a mermaid again.
~ Lorelei is drying Elias’ hair and tells him that he’s “makulit.” He repeats that he saw HER in the ocean because of the full moon. Manding asked what he saw, and he repeats himself. Manding tells him that it’s been a long time that his daughter has been missing so it’s impossible that he saw her. Elias repeats himself. Lorelei says again that he‘s “makulit.” They don’t believe him.
~ Everyone is inside the resort, and Esther comes downstairs. She tells them that they aren’t being kicked out of the resort and they can stay there for as long as they want. Everyone is happy.
~ The next day, Marina is back with all the mermaids on the beach. Istah doesn’t know how this happened. Upset, Marina tells them that Dugong played her just to get Istah’s necklace. Quiana explains that Dugong gave up the “batong malahi,” so Vixia doesn’t think that there shouldn’t be any reason to break the deal. Istah tells Quiana and Vixia to go with Marina to Dugong’s lair to find out what happened.
~ The three go to the lair and are greeted by a new creature. Marina asks who he is. He introduces himself as Utoy, Dugong‘ slave, and that they’re not allowed to come in. Marina doesn’t understand why Dugong has a slave, and Quiana explains that if Dugong doesn’t eat the men, they turn into slaves. Vixia tells Utoy that they need to talk to Dugong, but he still won’t let them in. Marina gets mad and screams that Dugong played her, so she wants to talk to her, so if he won’t let them in then, he will be in trouble from them. Utoy gets scared and lets them in.
~ Dugong asks what’s the disruption, and Utoy points to the mermaids. Dugong notices the visitors and says “balikbayan” to Marina. She’s mad and doesn’t want to hear any jokes, so she tells Dugong to explain herself. Dugong asks why she’s mad because she's not the one that put the curse on her. In fact, Dugong tells her, that she should be thanking her because she gave her feet. Marina reminds her that she paid a lot for this. Dugong agrees, but tells her that she’s not a real mermaid, that she’s a half breed because of the curse, so it’s not her fault if it’s a full moon. Marina is confused, and Dugong explains that every time there is a full moon, there are many things happening in many parts of the world, under the water, and on land. Dugong continues that monsters and vampires come out and people go crazy. Marina’s upset and says they never talked about this and was never part of their deal. Dugong teases that she never asked. Marina tells her that she was cheated on. Dugong admits that she cheated, but tells her that she can’t help her. Dugong tells her not to be surprised that whenever there is a full moon, she will turn into a mermaid. Dugong laughs at Marina, who knows there is no hope...
Episode 12: March 9, 2004
~ The next morning, Marina asks Vixia when is she going to get her feet back. Vixia explains what Dugong said about the full moon, so she should be getting her feet back soon. Just then, Marina feels something and her tail transforms back into feet. Her, Vixia, and Quiana are all happy and laughing. Marina goes on the beach and Sheila puts a robe around her. Sheila asks her what happened because last night Esther went to her and was the one that told her what unbelievable thing happened. She asks her how she got feet again, and Marina explains that her and Dugong talked and said that every time there is a full moon, the curse comes back. Sheila tells her not to believe what Dugong says, and Marina is shocked that she knows Dugong. Sheila retells her flashback. Sheila, once a young, stunning mermaid, was the child of Dugong. She says that she was supposed to take Dugong’s throne and take over as the most powerful creature in the water, but when Dugong abused her power, she became selfish. She decided to throw out Sheila so she can stay as the ruler forever. Dugong’s slaves take her away, while Dugong is rejoicing her victory. Sheila washes up on shore and explains that a couple took care of her until she became and attorney and treated her like she was one of their child. Back in the present, Marina feels bad because she didn’t know. Sheila explains that this is why she wants to help her because she knows how it feels to be alone and how the person you love and believes in you the most in you life leaves you. She says that she wants to make up for all the bad things that Dugong has done. She also points out that they’re the same, but what’s different, is that her mom threw her away because she loved her so much, and she was thrown out because her mom thought of her as taking away power. Sheila cries that her mom didn’t love her, but says that Marina’s lucky that her mom loves her.
~ Later, Esther brings Marina to her room when she was a kid. Marina looks around and sees all the mermaid figurines. Esther explains that when she left, she tried to keep her room the same, and collected all these figurines as a remembrance of the child she really loves. Marina is crying and they hug.
~ Randolph goes to the beach. He takes off all of his clothes except for his Speedos. He goes in the water and sees a dress hanging in a tree. He takes it and looks at it. Naked in the water, Luna is behind him. She starts screaming at him saying that the dress is hers and that he’s rude. He’s apologizes saying he didn’t know, so she tells him to give it back to her. She also tells him to turn around so that he can’t see her, so he walks backwards and gives it back. He asks if she’s ok, while Luna checks out his back and butt.
~ Outside on the beach, Esther tells Raphael that he has nothing to worry about because she’s better. He tells her that IF it’s true what she’s saying, he would be the happiest person here. But he’s scared about her decision to say because she was ready to face tomorrow, and it seems that she’s reverting back, so it’s like their therapy was useless. She assures him that she’s ok and better. So Raphael asks her if she has accepted that her daughter is gone because all these years she’s been missing. Esther (hiding the truth) says yes and no. Raphael thinks that she’s in denial, but she assures him that she’s not. Marina up to Esther and calls her “Tita.” She tells her that she bought her a swimming suit so she wants her to go swimming with her. Esther tells Raphael that they won’t be long, and they walk off in joy holding hands. Raphael thinks it’s weird how they’re both acting.
~ They’re swimming in the ocean, and Marina tells her that she feels guilty for coming back just to get revenge. Esther tells her that it doesn’t matter because she came back and loves her. Marina says that she doesn’t understand how she believed that her mom didn’t love her, and Esther says that she was child, so she didn’t understand. Marina tells her mom “I love you.” Marina laughs and says that she has waited a long time to say that to her, and they hug. Just then, they hear voices calling Marina and it’s all the mermaids. They’re waving to her and Marina screams to them that Esther is her mom. Marina tells her that they’re her friends. Esther is shocked because there are so many of them. Marina brings her over to meet them.
~ Later, Esther and Marina both walk downstairs together at the resort. Marina tells them all that she just wanted to welcome them back. She hopes they will treat her like a relative and she’s looking forward to a prosperous life for all of them since they’re all working together for “Mrs. Sto. Domingo’s resort.” Esther corrects her and tells her to call her “Tita.” Raphael thinks something weird is going on. Now, they are always doing thing together, like teaching her how to cook and play Scrabble with her. Raphael keeps watching them and knows something is up.
~ Randolph and Ronald go to Victoria’s house and Randolph is carrying a bouquet of flowers. Ronald notices that this is far and asks if he’s sure that she lives here. Randolph tells him that he’s sure that this is where she lives because this is where she went last time. Ronald asks him what are they’re going to do now. Randolph asks him if it’s rude to just knock on the door, but then suggests that they sing because this girl lives in the province. Luna overhears them and tells them not to plan to sing because it’s corny. Randolph says that he didn’t know how to say sorry about what happened at the beach. She tells him that it’s ok and just to forget about it. He introduces himself and Ronald to her, and she does the same to them. Randolph gives her the flowers and says sorry again. Victoria screams out for Luna, so she gets worried, thanks them, and rushes back into the house. Ronald says that she’s so pretty and that she is her type, so Randolph tells him to court her. Victoria asks who she’s talking to, but Luna lies that it was someone who was just lost. Victoria tells her that she’s hungry, so she orders her to cook. When Luna turns around, she smiles.
~ Carlitos is making pa-cute to Isabel. He reminds her that she was going to answer her if she wants to be his girlfriend or not. She doesn’t remember. He reminds her that if they went to Manila, she was going to miss him, so she was going to write to him and tell him if she wants to be his girlfriend or not. She explains that she was going to answer him IF she misses him, but how is she going to miss him now when they’re never separated.
~ Luna goes to Lorelei’s house. She tells Lorelei that she has to admit something to her. She says that she feels different about this guy who was naked in the ocean. Lorelei asks where he is, but she explains that he wasn’t totally naked, that he was just wearing Speedos. Lorelei blushes. Luna asks her how to know if you have a crush on someone.
~ Dugong comes out of the water and comments on how Victoria’s always worried. Upset, Victoria tells her that anyone in her position would be worried since she’s stuck to her wheelchair for life and that Luna is starting to look at guys. Dugong laughs and tells her that her child is a single, adult woman, so it’s natural. She also says that she’s late because girls her age usually have husbands. Victoria tells her that she’s not going to let her love. Dugong asks her if it’s because she doesn’t want to be hurt like her before or because she doesn’t want to be left alone. Victoria tells her that instead of going against that she should help her with her problems. Dugong advices her that instead of going against Luna, to pretend to be her friend and convince her to use the power to get the guy she wants. Dugong tells her that once she has the power, she will give her the guy. Dugong laughs because she can’t wait to eat him. Victoria thinks that Dugong has a point.
~ Sheila gives Marina a calendar that shows when is all the full moons. She tells Marina that whenever it’s a full moon, she will stay in her room or go near the ocean and whatever happens, she will wait for her there. Marina thanks her for all her help because if she wasn’t there, it would’ve been really hard for her. Sheila says that she will always be there for her. Someone knocks at the door, and it’s Raphael. Sheila leaves, and Marina asks him if he needs anything from her. He says that he wants to explains something to her. Marina wonders what he means. He pleads with her to not go forward with whatever bad plan she’s planning because he doesn’t want Esther to get hurt. Marina tells him that he’s accusing her planning on hurting Esther. Raphael says that it wasn’t his intention to say that, but since she brought it up… Marina interrupts and is mad. She can’t believe that he would judge her when he doesn’t know her. He agrees and says that everyone else doesn’t know her when, in the beginning, she was just mean to them. Marina doesn’t understand what he’s saying. He wants to know why her decision changed about the resort and Esther and why she’s nice to everyone. She tells him that she doesn’t have to explain anything to him because he is not a relative to Esther’s. He explains that Esther is really important to her because he treats her as if she was his mom. Marina agrees and says especially to her that Esther is special. Raphael says that he doesn’t believe her, and that she’s hiding something. Marina tells him that if he doesn’t believe her, it doesn’t matter to her and she doesn’t have to explain anything. She tells him to get out of the room, but he tells her not hurt her before he leaves the room leaving Marina blown away.
~ Luna is looking at herself in the mirror because she’s made herself up and fixed her hair. Victoria tells her not to worry about her looks because she’s already pretty and that she wouldn’t be surprised if someone is courting her now. Luna tells her that she’s going to leave to go to their place in the market, but before she goes, Victoria tells her that she can help her. She tells her that she can get whoever she wants if she just accepts her power. Luna doesn’t give an answer, and just leaves. Victoria is upset that it didn’t work.
~ Esther tells Pilar that she has good news. She asks Pilar if she remembers Raymond. Pilar knows that’s Esther’s older brother in America. Esther explains that Raymond’s son (her nephew/godchild) is coming to the Philippines, and she’s is happy that he will finally be able to meet his cousin, Marina. Pilar tells her to be quiet because someone might hear her, especially since Marina isn’t able to call her mom. Esther says it’s too bad, but she says the most important thing is that the three of them can be together. Raphael goes downstairs with a backpack. Esther asks him where he is going and he says that he’s going to Manila because of a patient. She tells him that she’s sad he’s going because she got used to him always being around her.
~ It’s a full moon again. Esther brings Marina to the beach. She has the same symptoms (can’t breath, feet start to get hot). Marina looks at the full moon and then her feet. It turns back into a mermaids tail and Esther is shocked at the transformation (because this is the first time she’s seen it happen). Marina is wiggling her tail and Esther tells her to take care while they hug. Quintin is on a boat that night. He throws a net in the water and accidentally catches Marina. Since he can’t get the net, he decides to dive in. Marina can’t get free of the net, and Quintin is right behind her...
Episode 13: March 10, 2004
~ Quintin sees that he caught a mermaid, so he goes back to the boat and puts on a scuba tank right away. When he dives back down, Marina has escaped.
~ Isabel and Quintin are talking in the resort. She says that next time she will go with him so that she catch and kill a mermaid. Esther and Pilar overhear their conversation and get worried. Quintin says he almost caught a mermaid a couple of hours ago. Pilar whispers to Esther that the mermaid they’re talking about is Marina. Esther now is really worried, but se says it was just an accident. She asks if he saw and knew her. Quintin says he just saw the body and tail, but even if he saw the face, he wouldn’t know her. Esther asks if he’s sure that nothing bad happened to the mermaid. He doesn’t think so because she swam away really fast and he couldn’t get her. Pilar and Esther are relieved.
~ The next day, Marina is in human form again. Sheila asks her if she’s sure that Quintin didn’t see her. She doesn’t know, but is sure that if he saw her, then he would’ve reacted, but he didn’t. Sheila tells her to be careful next time, but she says that she doesn’t want there to be a next time. She wants them to find a way to not be a mermaid ever again.
~ Ronald and Randolph go to the fish market where Luna is working, and Ronald is holding a bouquet of flowers. He asks Randolph what he’s going to say and he tells him to introduce himself again then give the flowers. Ronald is scared that he’s going to be stiff. Randolph tells him to not be nervous, but he tells him that his heart is pounding. Randolph pushes him to go to Luna and says that he will be right behind him.
~ Esther tells Marina that she was worried about her because Quintin almost caught her, so she tells her to be careful, especially since they haven’t found a way to get rid of the curse. Marina suggests that Elias might know, but Esther tells her not to talk about him. Marina tells her that they should have Elias with them since they’ve reunited. Esther explains to her that he is the reason why she’s cursed in the first place and asks, in his condition now, how can he help them. She tells her that she doesn’t want to go back to the past, especially if it will involve her daughter with Victoria and Elias’ troubles. Esther doesn’t want Victoria to mess up their lives again. Marina apologizes for bringing it up. She explains that she’s just worried about her, but Marina assures her that she will be careful. Raphael comes back from his trip to Manila. They greet him except for Marina, who isn’t happy seeing him and excuses herself from the table. Esther knows that something’s wrong with Marina and Raphael watches her leave.
~ Ronald and Randolph watch Luna working. One of her co-workers notice them standing there and tells Luna that she’s sure that they’re looking at her. They all know that they’re suitors and notice that one of them is holding flowers. Randolph pushes Ronald toward Luna. He reintroduces himself to her. Luna remembers him when they visited him. He gives her the flowers. She happily thanks him. When one of the co-workers ask if the flowers are from him or Randolph, he lies and says that it’s from Randolph. So they comment why he’s the one giving it when he’s the one who’s courting her. She tells him to thank Randolph for her, and she smiles even bigger.
~ Raphael is sleeping. He has a nightmare of a sinking ship and suddenly wakes up drenched with sweat and looks very upset.
~ At the resort, Randolph advises Ronald to give Luna imported chocolate next. Sheila goes up to them and gives them a list of the people interested in scuba diving. Before she leaves, Quintin goes up to her and asks for Marina. She says that she’s unavailable at the moment, but she can arrange an appointment for him. He tells her that he wants to have a date with her, but she tells him to ask her personally and explains that she may be her lawyer and administrator of the resort, but when it comes to personal affairs of hers, she stays out of it. Before she can leave, he asks her if Marina has a boyfriend. She apologizes that she can’t say anything and walks off.
~ Raphael is looking out into the ocean. Esther notices something wrong with him, so she goes up to him and tries to be a “psychiatrist”. She says that she used to always be sad and thinking about deep things, but there was a doctor that helped her, so she offers to recommend him to him. He says that he’s not sad, so she tells him that he’s in denial and that it’s one of the first signs of having a problem. He admits that he didn’t sleep well the night before. She asks him if his problem concerns a girl. She wants him to be open with her and she thinks that her name starts with an “M.” He interrupts her, knowing where she’s gong with this, and says “Esther.” He explains that he’s worried about her because she doesn’t know if he helped her. He’s confused because her mind always changes. He sees she looks seems happy, but she doesn’t want anyone to hurt her because she’s been like a mother to him. He loves her and cares a lot for her. Esther is touched and explains to him that she’s ok and that if he’s worried that Marina is going to hurt her, he’s wrong.
~ Manding, Azon, and Gaspar go to Victoria. They are sorry for disturbing her, but she’s the only person who they can go to. Gaspar tells her they haven’t gotten fish for quite some time. Azon thinks that there might be an epidemic in the water. Victoria doesn’t understand. Manding explains to her that Elias almost drowned in the water the other day and he said that he saw something. Victoria gets worried and asks what he saw. He explains that they don’t know if he saw a dead body, a boat, or a mermaid because Elias doesn’t understand what he’s saying. They ask her to help Elias, but she says it has been a long time that she hasn’t cared about him, and she doesn’t plan on caring again. Victoria asks if there is anything that they’ve heard. Manding says that there are talks around the resort that someone saw a mermaid, but it’s just gossip. They ask for help, and she promises to help them. Luna overhears this.
~ Carrying bags of stuff for Elias and Lorelei, Marina and Sheila go to Lorelei’s house. Elias is excited to see Marina and asks if she’s the “tunay ng pag-ibig.” Sheila tells him who they really are, but he doesn’t agree. He says that Marina is “pag-ibig and she needs pag-ibig.” Lorelei sees Marina and Sheila. They tell her that they want to ask Elias something, but Lorelei doesn’t think they will find anything because all he says is “pag-ibig.” Lorelei asks what they’re carrying and if they’re selling it. They tell her it’s for them, so Lorelei gets excited and says that they won at bingo, even though they didn’t even enter. Marina is hesitant, but asks them about mermaids. Lorelei says that she was one before. Sheila tells her that it’s not a joke and asks them about cursed mermaids. Lorelei tells them that she is a cursed mermaid because no one has every truly loved her. She explained that she learned how to love, but no one has learned to love her - and that’s the curse. Elias tells her to find “pag-ibig,” but she says that she doesn’t want to find true love because she doesn’t want to be hurt and starts crying. Sheila wonders if what she’s saying is true. All of sudden, Lorelei starts smiling and forgot what they were talking about. Marina and Sheila look at her weird.
~ Victoria tells Dugong that the mermaids are showing up all over the place. Dugong says that they can’t stay on their beach and always swimming around. Victoria asks her if she’s seen Cristina. Dugong says sometimes. Victoria knows that Cristina should be a grown-up woman now, so it’s possible for her to leave the beach. Dugong agrees, so Victoria tells her that Cristina better not show herself to Esther or Elias. Dugong assures her that she hasn’t because she’s watching over Cristina. Victoria demands to see her. Dugong is scared, but follows her orders even though she really doesn’t have Cristina.
~ Marina is looking at pictures of Leon. Esther thinks that she probably doesn’t remember her Uncle Raymond and Leon. She tells her that Leon is about 16 or 17 and has stayed in the States with his dad for 2 years, but has decided to go back to the Philippines and live there for good. Marina says it’s too bad that he won’t get to know her as his cousin. Esther tells her not to worry because this is only for the meantime until they find a solution for their problem. She also tells Marina that if God has brought them together, she’s pretty sure that one of these days, the curse will be gone. Esther wants Marina to go with her to pick him up at the airport. Marina gets excited to see Manila because she hasn’t seen anywhere else except for the resort. Esther tells her that Raphael is going to go with them, but she asks her why he’s going and wants someone else, like Quintin, to go with them. She asks her if she doesn’t like Raphael, but she doesn’t answer. Esther tells her that he’s a fine man: nice, smart, and helpful. She treats him like he’s her son, and hopes that one day he will be her son-in-law. Marina doesn’t like what she said, but Esther smiles.
~ Ronald goes to Victoria’s house to see Luna. She asks him what he’s doing here, and he says just wanted to visit. Luna notices he’s by himself and asks for Randolph. He gets upset that she’s looking for him, so he tells her that he stayed. He gives her the chocolates and lies that Randolph gave that to her. She gets really happy and asks if Randolph is courting her. He says yes because she’s already gotten chocolate. She tells him to thank him for her.
~ Dugong is screaming in her lair. Utoy asks her what she wants him to do for her. She screams at him to catch her a mermaid.
~ Quintin is going out to sea and tells Carlitos that it’s a good thing that Isabel is not coming with them because all she wants to do is catch a mermaid. Carlitos tells him that that’s the reason why he lied that he was going to the town with his mom. Quintin comments that they’re having a LQ. Carlitos asks what that is and he says “lovers quarrel.” Carlitos points out that she hasn’t answered if she’s going to be his girlfriend yet, but Quintin says he will help him to get an answer. He asks Carlitos to go with him to get something, so they leave the boat. Unbeknownst to them, Isabel was hiding behind a rock and listening to what they were saying. She sneaks onto the boat and hides. Later, Utoy is swimming in the water carrying a net. Utoy sees Vixia. Carlitos and Quintin is looking at the water and sees a mermaid. When Isabel hears that he saw one, she goes out of her hiding space and asks him where it is. Just then, Utoy catches the mermaid. When Isabel sees the mermaid, she dives down after it. Quiana fights Utoy and releases Vixia. They hug. Carlitos goes after Isabel and brings her back to the boat.
~ Marina, Pilar, and Raphael are waiting outside for Esther, so that they can leave to pick up Leon. But before Esther gets to the car, she starts to get pain in her stomach. They ask her what’s wrong, and she says that she should go to the bathroom. Marina tells her that they will wait for her, but Esther tells them to go ahead because Leon is going to be waiting. They try to stay and wait, but Esther convinces them to leave. While they’re getting in the car, Pilar whispers to Esther that today is Wednesday, so her period should start the next day. Esther says she knows, and Pilar teases what game she’s playing. While Marina and Raphael are on the road, he doesn’t see two people across the street, so he swerves the car out of the way and Marina is screaming...
Episode 14: March 11, 2004 NEW
~ Marina is freaking out. The car stops at the side of the road. Rafael is tying to calm her down, so he slaps her so that she can stop screaming. She slaps him back screaming that this is his fault. He says he didn’t want to get in an accident, but she’s really mad, doesn’t safe with him, and tells him to get away because he’s going to kill her. He gets out of the car, and she knew that she shouldn’t have went with him.
~ Quintin brings Isabel back to the resort and Pilar is mad. She’s worried that she could’ve drowned. Isabel says that she just wanted to kill a mermaid. Pilar doesn’t believe she’s talking about mermaids again and tells her to stop making trouble. Isabel says that she’s doing this for her dad, Virgilio, but Pilar just tells her to stop talking about her dad and mermaids. Isabel is upset and runs upstairs. Quintin apologizes saying that he didn’t know that she came with him. Pilar says it’s her fault because there is something wrong with her child.
~ Mario thanks Carlitos for saving his sister. Carlitos says it’s no problem because he loves his sister and would do anything for her, so Mario hopes they will get together. Carlitos gets happy and asks if he votes for him to be her boyfriend. Mario jokes no, but because he’s nice and he loves Isabel, it’s ok with him.
~ At the mermaid’s beach, Quiana tells Vixia that it’s a good thing Utoy didn’t get her. Vixia thanks her, but she wonders what Dugong is planning. Quiana notices that it’s been a while since Dugong has been causing any trouble, so she tells all of them that no one should leave their beach, especially if they’re alone. She says that they will follow Dugong to find out what’s her plan.
~ Luna goes to the pool and sees Ronald and Randolph are teaching people how to float. Sheila goes up to her and Luna says that she has a gift for Marina. Sheila tells her that she’s not here, so Luna gives it to Sheila to give to Marina. Sheila thanks her and leaves. When Luna turns around, Randolph comes out of the pool (in his Speedos) and they say hi to each other. She tells him what she’s doing here and thanks him for the flowers and chocolate. At first, he doesn’t know what she’s talking about, but then know Ronald lied again, so he just smiles and walks away. Ronald looks at her and they wave to each other.
~ Esther, worriedly, is talking to Rafael on the phone. She asks them if they’re ok. He says that they’re fine, but Marina is a little shaken up. She apologizes. He tells her that the car won’t start, so they won’t be able to pick up Leon. Esther explains that she called because Leon is coming tomorrow. Marina is in the car when she heard “tomorrow,” and wants to know what he’s talking about, but he tries to ignore her. Esther says that Quintin will pick them up. Marina starts screaming at him wanting to know what Esther said. She gets out of the car and feels like she’s not part of this and that when she’s talking to him, he doesn’t want to answer. She then says it’s like she’s talking to a mute and a deaf, so she starts walking back to the car saying that she never wants to go with him ever again because he wants to kill her. Raphael looks very irritated.
~ In Dugong’s lair, Utoy is crying. Dugong is furious with him and tells him to stop wailing because she’s getting deaf. Utoy tries to explain that they all ganged up on him. Dugong asks how many they were and he says two. It makes Dugong even more mad and orders him to go to back to the mermaids. He gets on his knees and doesn’t want to, but she screams at him to get her a mermaid. She also says he’s a coward, but he doesn‘t want to be called that. Dugong screams that he has no service to her, so she slaps him. Utoy suddenly turns into a mermaid and asks what she did and why is he a mermaid. Dugong laughs knowing that what she just did was so smart.
~ Randolph and Ronald walk Luna home. She apologizes that they can’t go inside. Randolph says it’s ok, so she thanks them for walking them home. They say goodnight, but because Ronald is so in awe of her beauty, Randolph nudges him to say goodnight. When Luna is gone, Randolph asks what he did. Ronald says that he’s ashamed. Randolph comments that he’s ashamed to court, but not ashamed to lie. He explains him that he’s not good at courting, but will set things straight tomorrow. Randolph tells him that he better or else he will tell her the truth.
~ Quintin has picked Marina and Raphael and they’re on their way home. He notices that it’s quiet. He says that Isabel almost drowned. They’re shocked and say “what?!” at the same time. He says that Carlitos saved her, so she’s safe. Raphael asks what she was doing in the water, and he says she came with him and Carlitos. Marina asks why, and he says to look for a mermaid. They again say “what?!” at the same time. Raphael can’t believe that he brought them when he knows what happened to their parents. Marina asks what happened. Quintin says that he saw a mermaid before, so he went back to the ocean to get some pictures. He explains that they did see one, but then Isabel feel in the water, but noticed something was fighting with the mermaid. They get home and Esther and Pilar run to the driveway. She’s thankful that they got home safe, apologizes, and asks if they’re ok. Both Marina and Raphael answer “we’re ok” at the same time. They look at each other, then look away. Marina says that she has to leave. Esther asks if she has a problem, and Marina lies that she has to check an appointment with Sheila. She thanks them and Quintin says that he will see her later.
~ Marina and Sheila go to the beach trying to look for the mermaids. Marina thinks something bad has happened in the water because they used to always meet her, but, until now, they aren’t here. Sheila asks what Quintin said and where he saw the mermaid. She’s not sure because their attention was toward saving Isabel and she didn’t want to ask more questions because they might get suspicious, especially Raphael. She tells Sheila that she wishes it was a full moon now so that she can find out what’s happening to them. Lorelei is running on the beach with the townspeople. They’re all screaming where the mermaid is. Lorelei points to Marina and Sheila and says that they’re the mermaids. They’re shocked. They ask her again where the mermaid is. She points to them again and say that it’s like they’re not looking right in front of their faces. Manding doesn‘t understand. She says they’re mermaids because mermaids are beautiful. The townspeople are upset. He tells her that they came a long way and even used boats to get there. Lorelei is mad and says that she went on the boat with them too. Gaspar tells Manding it’s his fault for believing Lorelei. She then gets mad at Gaspar, and he asks her to look if they have tails. She repeats that they’re mermaids. Manding and everyone else apologizes to Marina and Sheila. Lorelei apologizes because they didn’t believe her. When they all leave, Sheila and Marina don’t know what to think.
~ Dugong is teaching Utoy what to say. She tells him to say that she is Cristina and that she’s really scared because Dugong captured “her.” He repeats, but she asks him to sound like a girl voice. He does what he’s told and Dugong is really happy. She tells him to keep practicing so that they won’t get in trouble with Victoria and starts dancing.
~ Isabel goes to the beach and tells Carlitos she didn’t get a chance to thank him. He says that she doesn’t have to, but she thanks him and kisses him on the cheek.. He’s happy and asks what that means. She wonders what he means. He says that you love me. She explains she’s not going to tell him now, but soon since he showed that she can trust him and that he’ll always be there for her. Carlitos gets happy and kisses her hand, but she tells him that they aren’t a couple yet, but he says that it’s close. Mario goes to Isabel and orders her to help at home because Leon is here. Isabel tells Carlitos that she has to leave so they will talk later. Carlitos asks who’s Leon.
~ Esther brings in Leon and asks him if he still remembers the house. She remembers when he was a little kid, he would run around the living room and that he used to be so small, but now he’s taller than her. She reintroduces Pilar to him. He asks how she is and she jokes that she’s still sexy. She introduces Raphael, Quintin, Mario, and asks if he remembers Isabel because when they were kids they were always fighting. They look at each other. Then she introduces Marina. He says that she looks like Cristina and thought that she has came back. Raphael is intrigued by this.
~ Isabel and Carlitos are in the kitchen. He jokes to her that her neck is so long, she better be careful because she might become a giraffe. She doesn’t pay attention to him and asks what he was saying. He notices that she keeps looking at Leon. She asks what her means, and he she might forget him. She says she will never forget him. He gets happy, but she explains how can she forget him because every time she turns around, he’s right behind her.
~ Victoria is on the cliff. Dugong comes out of the water. Victoria asks why she’s by herself and where’s the person she told her to get. Dugong says not to be so impatient and introduces Cristina. She tells her to look carefully and “Cristina” comes out of the water.
~ Esther, Quintin, Leon, and Marina are all talking, but Marina starts to feel hot. She asks if it’s hot, but they say no because it’s windy. She thinks it’s just her, so she excuses herself and goes to the bathroom. She starts to become short of breath and is about to faint. She looks in the window and doesn’t understand what’s happening. She looks down and her feet is about to turn into a mermaid’s tail. Raphael knocks on the door and asks if she’s ok. Marina is scared that he will see her...
Episode 15: March 12, 2004 NEW
~ Raphael takes out his key for the bathroom. He opens it and Marina has fainted in the bathroom (with no tail)!
~ Victoria asks if she’s Cristina. “She” says yes and is scared because Dugong caught her. Victoria asks her how old she is, but she says that she doesn’t know. She then asks what’s the name of her parents, but she replies again that she doesn’t know. Victoria is surprised and Dugong screams at her to answer. She says that she doesn’t remember because she was a kid back then, so Dugong tells Victoria that it could be true what she said. Victoria doesn’t seem to believe.
~ Marina comes back to consciousness and everyone is looking over her. Raphael asks how she’s feeling, and she says that she’s ok. When she gets up, Raphael touches her and tells her not to get up so fast because she might be dizzy. She gets irritated, so everyone leaves except for Pilar and Esther. Marina checks her legs and sees that they’re normal. She tells them the reason why she was so hot before was because she almost became a mermaid again. They’re shocked and asked how did that happen. She tells them to believe her and in the bathroom her legs almost became a mermaids tail. Pilar asks how could that be because it’s still sunny outside and it’s not even full moon now. Marina is confused, but Esther thinks it could be psychological, like whenever she’s thinking about it. Marina disagrees and wonders how this happened.
~ Luna sees Ronald on the beach. He’s happy to see her. She asks him where’s Randolph. He says that he’s doing something, so she says comments it’s a good thing that he’s not busy. He says that he told Randolph he wanted to visit this place, so it’s good thing that he saw her. She asks him all these questions about Randolph, like if him and Randolph are best friends, if he’s nice, what he likes to do, and what’s his favorite food. He respectively says yes, that he likes to swim and read., and he likes to do whatever. Luna asks if Randolph had a lot of girlfriends. But before he can answer, she tells him not to answer because it’s personal. He asks if she’s going home now and she says yes, so he walks her home.
~ Esther bring Leon to his room. He thanks her, but says that he’s ashamed. She tells him not to be because she’s like his second mom and he’s family. She’s happy that he wanted to stay with her. He explains that he didn’t want to leave his parents, but they troubled them and he troubled them. He also wants to move on with his life and likes the fact that it‘s quiet by the beach. She assures him that he won’t regret the decision of living there because he will forget all his problems and everything bad that has happened to his life will go away. She offers to have a party, but he doesn’t want her to go through all the trouble. She insists and tells him to think of it as a thanksgiving, but or him and for what has happened to her, as well. He agrees and she’s happy.
~ Randolph sees Ronald coming to shore on a boat. Randolph asks him if he admitted the truth, but he lies and says yes. So Randolph is happy thinking that there is no more problem.
~ Marina is about to go out the door, but Quintin runs down the stairs and tells her to wait. He asks if she’s free for dinner tomorrow, but she says no. He asks for lunch, but she says no again because she has an appointment. He asks the day after that, but she’s sorry. He realizes that she’s not free. She nods her head, but he tells her that he’s not going to give up. She smiles saying bye and leaves.
~ Dugong asks Victoria if she’s happy and believes that she’s watching over the mermaid. Victoria believes, so “Cristina” asks if she can be let free. Victoria tells her that she’s not just going to let her free, but she’s also going to take away the curse. Dugong is surprised and asks if she’s really going to do it. Victoria asks if she thinks she’s stupid, and just wants to make sure of things. So she raises her arms and uses her power to turn “Cristina” into a salted dried fish. Victoria laughs in victory and is happy that Cristina is not in her way anymore. Dugong pretends it’s funny. Meanwhile, one of the mermaids has seen what just happened.
~ The mermaids are talking about what happened. Vixia tells Istah that Cristina is the real name of Marina. Istah explains that Marina is the victim of Dugong and Victoria, and that Victoria is the one who cursed her to be a mermaid. Quiana tells Istah, that if she lets them, they will go to Marina because she needs to know this. Vixia points out that while Victoria thinks that Cristina is dead, Marina is safe, so no one should find out that Cristina and Marina are the same person. Quiana says that Marina has to be careful.
~ In the kitchen, Isabel asks Pilar why she can’t remember Leon. She tells her that she was still a kid, but it‘s true they were always fighting. Isabel says he made me cry, but Pilar tells her that even though she’s big, she still cries. Isabel asks him if he’s going to live here or if it’s just a vacation. Pilar doesn’t know, but the only thing she knows is that he will stay for quite a while. She wonders why he would like to live here when he’s from the States. Pilar says she doesn’t know, but Esther knows. Then she asks about his other relatives. Pilar gets irritated and tells her to stop asking questions so they can finish what they‘re doing.
~ In her lair, Dugong is furious! She screams that she was so close to getting away with it, but now her man is gone, so she wants a new man.
~ Myria and Vixia go to Marina. Myria tells her to be careful. Marina doesn’t know why because she’s far away from Dugong, so she doesn’t need anything else from her. But Myria says that Dugong is not the problem, Victoria is because they’re partners and that Victoria was forcing Dugong to find her, so it’s a good thing that she’s here now. She also says it’s gong to be hard for Victoria to find out the truth because she thinks that Cristina is dead and turned into a salted fish. So Vixia tells her that no one should find out that she’s Cristina and they tell her to be careful.
~ Isabel goes into Cristina’s room and is shocked to see all the mermaid figurines. Marina comes out of the bathroom and asks what she’s doing in here. She brings here inside and asks if she needs something. Isabel says that she was just walking by. She tells her to just call her “Ate Marina,“ and she says ok. Marina heard what happened to her and offers to have Ronald and Randolph teach her how to swim or scuba dive, but she declines. Marina notices that she keeps looking at the figurines, so Marina goes into the case and takes one out. She says that it’s Esther’s collection and the most prettiest one that she’s ever seen. She gives it to Isabel and she remembers what happened to her dad that day. Isabel’s furious and throws it on the bed. She starts screaming saying that mermaids are bad luck. Marina says they aren’t, but Isabel doesn’t hear. She continues screaming, telling her to throw it out. Marina tries to calm her down.
~ Pilar tells Marina that she’s ashamed, apologizes, and asks for her not to get mad at Isabel. She says that she’s not mad at Isabel, but she was just worried that she was going to ruin Esther’s collection. Marina also explains that Esther told her the reason why Virgilio died, so she understands sympathizes with her. Marina wants to tell her that it’s not true that mermaids are bad luck, that they attract guys, and kill people. She also wants to tell her that she owes her life to mermaids and that if it weren’t for them, she probably would be in danger in the ocean. Esther tells her that maybe now it’s not the right time to tell Isabel the truth because she has to be careful.
~ Later, Marina tells Sheila to invite Luna to Leon’s party because she’s like family. Sheila agrees, but wonders if it’s ok to Esther that they’re half-sisters. Marina doesn’t know, but if Esther finds out, it’s not from her. So Sheila says that she will be subtle and say that they’re friends. Marina agrees. Sheila asks when this will be. Marina says Friday night and asks why. Sheila says it’s a full moon.
~ It’s the night of the party and everyone is at the resort. Everyone is having fun except for Raphael. Marina is starting to feel that she’s going to be a mermaid and looks at the moon. She later goes to Pilar and Esther and tells them that she’s going to leave. They ask her why because the party just started. She says it’s a full moon, and they look in the sky. She tells them not to look for her because she’ll just be on the beach, so they tell her to be careful.
~ Lorelei and Elias are on the beach. They look at the sky. She asks him if the moon is pretty like her and he agrees. Dugong starts chanting. Lorelei is playing near the water and hears Dugong singing. She turns around and says that she wants to leave because she feels that Dugong is going to do something bad. He disagrees and says it’s pretty. She tells him that if he doesn’t want to believe her because she’s just going to leave because Dugong is scary. Marina turns into a mermaid. Elias is in a trance and walks into the ocean. Marina hears Dugong singing and gets nervous. Elias is deep in the water, looking for something...
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