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Episode 16: March 15, 2004
~ Marina swims to Elias and brings him back to shore. Dugong’s concentration is broken and is furious. She wonders who took her man and screams for Victoria. Victoria, who’s sleeping, wakes up hearing Dugong and knows something is wrong. When Marina and Elias get back to shore, she calls out for him, but he’s unconscious.
~ Esther notices that Raphael is not drinking or mingling with the other guests. He says that he’s fine and then asks her if she’s seen Marina. Esther and Pilar are both shocked and don’t know how to answer. Esther asks Pilar where is Marina and points off into the other direction saying that she was there. He tells her that he just came from there and didn’t see her. Esther finally thinks of something to say and pretends that she’s starting to forget things. She tells him that she remembers Marina going up to her and excusing herself from the party. She looks at Pilar and Pilar nods in agreement. She continues that Marina said she had to do something so she will be back right away. Raphael looks disappointed.
~ On the dance floor, Ronald and Luna are dancing and Randolph is dancing with a different girl. Ronald notices that Luna keeps looking at Randolph. She gets jealous to the point that she walks off.
~ On the cliff, Victoria asks Dugong what she wants this late at night and that she couldn’t wait for her problem. Dugong complains that she has no one to talk to or someone to order around, so she suggests to Victoria to get her a man. Victoria asks her where can she find a guy at this time. Dugong tells her that she lost her man to a mermaid. Victoria doesn’t really want to do anything, but Dugong threatens her that if she doesn’t help her, the next time she needs something from the ocean, she’s not going to give it to her. Victoria agrees and Dugong tells her that she will wait for the guy.
~ Marina is trying to resuscitate Elias. When he starts breathing again, she hugs him and calls him “Daddy.” She tells him that she is Cristina. Elias is so happy and they hug again.
~ Sheila goes up to Pilar and asks her if she has seen Marina. Pilar says she hasn’t. Sheila asks her where she went, and Pilar tells her it’s a full moon. Sheila explains that she wants to know where she is so that she can get to her before she leaves. Pilar hopes that no one sees her, and Sheila hopes that she comes back soon. Pilar tells her that her that Raphael was asking her and Esther about Marina, and Sheila says Quintin is asking as well.
~ Marina is crying tears of joy because Elias remembers her. She says she has come back. He asks her if she found IT. She doesn’t understand what he’s talking about. He tells her that she has to find the “tunay ng pag-ibig” and offers to help her. She starts crying because she thinks that Elias really doesn’t remember her (what she doesn’t know is that he really is talking about her and telling her how to get rid of the curse). Lorelei runs up to Elias screaming what happened to him. Marina tries to go into the water, but Lorelei is happy to see a mermaid. She tells her that they’re the same because she was a mermaid once.
~ Mario goes up to Carlitos and notices that he’s alone. He asks him if Isabel has found him because she was looking for him before. Carlitos asks how is she trying to find him when Leon is there. He advises him not to get jealous and offers to introduce him to Leon. Carlitos doesn’t want to, but when Leon goes up to them, Mario introduces Carlitos to Leon. He asks Carlitos if he’s eaten yet, but he says he already ate, and Leon tells him no to be ashamed. Isabel goes up to them, but when Leon sees her, he excuses himself from them and leaves. Carlitos is surprised that Leon’s nice. Mario tells him it’s like he wasn’t raised in America. Carlitos asks Isabel to dance with him, but she tells him that she doesn’t want to because the song is ugly and walks away mad.
~ Lorelei tells Marina that she was a mermaid before, but now she has feet. She notices that Marina’s the one who’s bringing all the food to them and says she‘s so nice. Marina gets happy that Lorelei remembers her. Lorelei tells her that she can ask all the mermaids and they will tell her that she was the most smartest one, but she traded her intelligence and beauty to get feet. Marina tells her that she also went to Dugong to get feet and asks her what else she remembers. Lorelei asks her if she wants to have feet forever. Marina, thinking there’s hope, asks if there is any way and wants her to help her so she can be a human again. Lorelei tires to remember, but she can’t. Marina breaks down. Lorelei asks Elias if he remembers her saying how to get feet, but he can’t either. Marina pleads with her to remember, but Lorelei gets upset at Elias for not remembering. He tells Lorelei “pag-ibig” and Marina is crying.
~ Isabel gets juice from the waiter and brings it to Leon. Leon is just sitting and thinking about something. When she goes to him, he tells her that he already has juice. She tells him that she wants to talk to him. Leon ignores what she said and says that there are a lot of guests. She asks him what his problem is because she notices that to other guests, he’s so friendly, but to her, he’s so rude. He tells her that there is no problem, that he just doesn’t like her, and walks away.
~ Lorelei is drying Elias’ hair. Manding tells Elias to stop going in the ocean, especially at night because it’s dangerous and almost drowned. He then asks what Elias what was looking for in the ocean. He tells him “tunay ng pag-ibig” and that SHE was there. Manding tells him to stop repeating himself because what he’s saying doesn’t make sense. Elias wants him to help him find IT, but he tells him that the next time he goes into the ocean, he’s going to bring him to the mental hospital.
~ At the mermaid’s beach, Vixia tells Marina it’s a good thing that Dugong didn’t see her. Marina tells her that even if she saw her, she wouldn’t be scared because she was saving her father. Marina says that she’s going to go to Dugong because this has to stop and doesn’t want it to happen again. Quiana tells her not to. Myria also tells her not to because Dugong’s slave became a salted fish because she tried to pass him off as Cristina. Marina doesn’t care and has no right to catch, eat, or kill anyone. Quiana can’t take it anymore and has to tell them something. She admits that it’s not just Dugong who catches people and that one time she caught a person to give to Dugong. She explains that because the man she loved hurt her when she was a human, she wanted to turn back into a mermaid, and that if the payment to be a human was high, it’s even higher to turn back into a mermaid. So she said the only way was to do what Dugong wanted. She remembers the day she was in the water and Virgilio dived after her. Vixia is mad that she hid this from them. Marina can’t believe that she was the one who took Virgilio. Quiana is crying and knows what she did was wrong, but couldn’t break her deal with Dugong or else she would keep going after her. She and apologizes to Marina. Marina says that there is a way to stop Dugong, and Vixia agrees saying that mermaids can’t do bad things to people. Quiana agrees to do it if there’s a way and wants it to stop. Marina tells them not to worry because she has an idea. They go to the mermaid’s cave where all the treasures are being kept, and they secretly take the “batong malahi.”
~ Luna tries to sneak back into her house, but Victoria is waiting for her and says that she doesn’t have to ask her where she came from because she’s sure that she’s just going to lie. She also says that if she was to hurt her, she would just keep continuing what she’s doing anyway. Victoria knows she went to see the guy she’s in love and Luna says that she’s not doing anything wrong. Victoria opens her arms, and Luna carries her to the table. She tells her daughter that she understands her because it’s natural for her age to behave like that. She puts something in Luna’s hand and tells her to put it in the drink of the man she loves and assures her that he will love her. Luna looks at it and it’s a small bottle. She is surprised that it’s a love potion. Victoria gets happy and tells her that she just wants to show her what her powers can do, so that maybe her mind will change and accept her powers. Luna doesn’t know what to think of this.
~ Raphael goes to Quintin. Quintin asks him where he went, and he says that he just went to get some air. Quintin jokes that it’s already windy and believes that he’s really looking for someone. Raphael asks who, and he tells him it’s Marina. Raphael just walks away.
~ The 4 mermaids go to Dugong’s lair. Dugong asks why they always go to her lair when they aren’t invited. Quiana tells her that they want her to tell them how to get feet. Dugong asks for the payment, but they push her against the wall and take the “batong malahi” and press it against Dugong’s body. Dugong is in excruciating pain and is screaming...
Episode 17: March 16, 2004
~ Dugong is screaming for them to stop, but Marina just keeps pushing the “batong malahi” on her body more and more. She asks what they want. Marina says that she has 3 conditions, but Dugong asks how can she help them if she’s gone. But Marina doesn’t care, so Dugong nods her head yes. Marina says 1) she will let Quiana go out of her obligation to get her men (Dugong agrees), 2) she won’t hurt any of her family or friends (Dugong doesn’t respond, so Marina she has to inflict more pain for her to nod yes), and 3) she won’t trouble any mermaids. Dugong is mad and asks what kind of third condition is that. Marina just pushes the rock more, so Dugong tells her that she saved her from Victoria. Marina doesn’t care and says that she was trying to get her dad, but Dugong doesn’t care about her dad. This makes Marina even more mad and asks if she wants to live or not. She tells her to promise, and Dugong is crying. Vixia asks Marina what if she doesn’t follow their deal, and she threatens to go back to her. Dugong screams yes. They take off the rock, and Dugong, crying, says that they didn’t understand she said yes.
~ Esther is looking out to the ocean. Pilar goes up to her and tells her to eat breakfast, but she says it’s ok and she just wants to know if Marina is ok. Pilar says that she talked to Sheila and she said that she’s not coming back yet. Pilar tells her not to worry and assures her that she’s going to come back and go to her right away.
~ Quiana thanks Marina and Vixia for their help since she’s finally free from Dugong. Marina says that what they did was right. Vixia knows that even though they beat Dugong now, she could get her revenge soon. Marina says that she’s not scared of her, tells them not to worry since the “batong malahi” is with them, and that it’s a good thing that they returned the rock before Istah woke up. Her tail transforms back to feet.
~ Luna gives back the bottle to Victoria and tells her that she doesn’t need it because she wants someone to love her not because they feel sorry for her or are forced to or because she used power on them. Victoria is let down and tells her that she’s only worried about her feelings. She also tells her to remember that she is just her child, so whatever she does, she’s not going to win over her. She advises that if she was her, she would stop hanging around the people at the resort, especially Marina, because of all the bad gossips going around.
~ Marina goes home to the resort with Sheila. Esther runs to her and asks if she’s ok and why she only came now. Marina tells her that she’s ok. Esther asks what happened. They both look at each other. Even though Marina is hesitant to tell her because she knows she’s going to get mad and not like what she’s about to say, but she says they have to get “dad.” Esther sees Raphael go down the stairs, so Esther says she will think about it. Marina and Sheila turn around to see him. Raphael doesn’t want to disturb them and says he will be by the pool.
~ Outside, Pilar asks Isabel why she’s alone and asks where’s Carlitos. She tells her that he’s at home. Pilar looks around and sees Leon sitting at a table and advises her to show him around, but she doesn’t want to because he’s so mean and rude. Pilar tells her that guys just act like that when they are in a new place and advises her to befriend him and to give him a chance. She says that she can’t because he’s mean. Pilar gets mad at her for being so stubborn.
~ At the pool, Raphael is smoking, and Esther notices that she hasn’t seen Quintin. She asks him if he’s doing an experiment. He says he went back to Manila to do something. Esther asks if his research is done, and he says no. He tells her that knowing Quintin, it’s like the ocean is his twin, so it won’t be long until he’s back. Esther says it was right for him to be a marine biologist. Raphael tells her that he couldn’t help but overhear her conversation with Marina and Sheila and that Marina was saying something about her dad, so he asks what she’s talking about. Esther doesn’t know how to answer and lies that Marina’s dad in the States wants to have a vacation with her. He doesn’t understand why Marina’s asking permission to her and points out that she could’ve said that SHE has to get him, but she said THEY have to get him. So he asks why does it matter to her about getting the dad, unless she’s related to him - brother, cousin, or a husband. He apologizes, but asks her if Marina is Cristina. Esther starts to feel dizzy and faints in his arms.
~ Victoria tells Dugong that she heard her again screaming early in the morning. Dugong asks why didn’t she come out even when she heard her. Victoria tells her because she made her sleepy last night and asks what’s the problem. Dugong says it’s nothing, but the mermaids ganged up on her. She tells Victoria to help her get slaves. Victoria says that she just can’t get a guy here because the people know that she is their friend and a goddess, but since she’s far away, she can do it herself. Dugong gets upset and says, if it’s possible, to get her a lot of men, but not for food or to use them as slaves, but as her protectors. Victoria seems uninterested, and Dugong is crying.
~ Marina goes to Lorelei’s house. She asks Elias how is he and explains that she talked to Esther to bring him home. She hopes that he will be able to live with them since she’s not able to see him everyday like before, and also so that she can take care of him and help him. She asks him if he remembers her, but he basically ignores her and she cries. Lorelei comes back from collecting garbage from the beach and is so happy to see Marina because she’s so beautiful and her hair is so straight, so she thinks that she’s married to a rich man. Marina says “Aling Lorelei” and she is happy to know that she knows her. Lorelei remembers that she’s the mermaid and is shocked when Marina stands up. Lorelei also remembers that she got it from Dugong. Marina goes up to her and tells her that she can’t tell anyone and that it’s their secret. Lorelei says that she’s so good at saying secrets and eats.
~ Raphael goes downstairs with Pilar. Sheila asks them how is Esther because Ronald and Randolph told her what happened. He says that she’s fine and gives a prescription notice to Pilar. Sheila asks him why he’s giving her medication for just dizziness. He tells her that it used to be her medication and that they’re perfectly safe. She noticed he said that that WAS her medicine for her illness BEFORE, so that means she’s well now. She doesn’t want to intrude, but she tells him that Marina told her to take care of Esther and manage the whole resort. He tells her that he’s the doctor and she’s the lawyer, so he knows what’s best for his patient. She says IF she’s still sick, and points out that as a lawyer and friend of the family, she also knows what’s best. He agrees since she knows things about Esther that he doesn’t even know, even though she just got to know her now. He continues that he knows she’s better IF Cristina came back, so she asks Sheila if Cristina has came back and around here somewhere. Sheila doesn’t know what to answer.
~ Lorelei tells Marina to eat tomatoes because it’s good for her complexion. Luna walks in and Marina is happy to see her. Lorelei remembers Luna’s name and Luna gives her food. Marina tells her it’s a good thing that she stopped by because she was hoping she would. She also explains that she was going somewhere and just thought of bringing some food for Elias and Lorelei. Luna thanks her. Lorelei tells Luna that she has to tell her a secret because a beautiful lady with beautiful hair and a nice bag visit them and she told her a secret. She tells Luna that she’s going to tell her and tells her to guess who and what she is. Luna is excited to know, but Marina is worried. Fortunately, Lorelei can’t remember who she was, but says she’s like Luna, Marina, and her because they’re all beautiful girls with long hair. They’re all laughing and Marina is relieved and comments that she forgets a lot.
~ Isabel goes into Leon’s room to bring him toilet paper and towels. She calls for him, but no one is in the room. She sees clothes scattered all over the place. She picks up one of his shirts and it smells good. She goes thorough his suitcase and looks at some pictures. Then she sees a box on the cabinet, so she opens it. Just then, Leon walks in and is shocked to see her. He asks her what she’s doing, and she tries to pretend that she was trying to fix his messy room, but he takes the box and tells her to get out.
~ Luna sees Randolph by a boat he’s getting ready to take out to sea with the scuba diving students. She asks him if he’s by himself. He says no, that Ronald is with him, and asks if she needs anything from Ronald. She says no, but tells him that she was hoping that could talk. He apologizes and says that he’s busy and ignores her.
~ Sheila apologizes to Esther, Pilar, and Marina because she doesn’t know if she helped or not by avoiding Raphael’s questions. Esther pointed out that she even had to fake fainting to avoid his questions. Mad, Marina asks what his problem is and why won’t he leave them alone. Esther thinks that he has a good intention for what he’s doing, but our actions are very suspicious. Marina doesn’t care and says that if she’s Cristina or not, he shouldn’t be up in their business. Pilar asks them if they told him the truth that Marina is Cristina.
~ Later that night, Raphael is reading a book outside. Quintin, carrying something, goes up to him. Raphael is surprised to see him because he thought he was going to come back the next day. He tells him that he works really fast. Raphael asks him if he got the files of Marina, and he says he got more than that and starts to run away. Raphael goes after him and tells him to stop running. Quintin shows that he’s holding files and recorded sessions with their dad and Esther.
~ Raphael pops in the tape into the VCR and watches his dad asking an upset Esther questions. The father asked her if she has lost her child. She says yes, so he asks how it happened. She tells him that she gave her to the ocean. Raphael is shocked...
Episode 18: March 17, 2004
~ On the tape, Raphael’s father asks how and why Esther gave her child to the ocean. She explains that she had no other choice. Just then, someone knocks on Raphael’s door. He hides the files and turns off the TV. Marina’s at the door and tells him that she heard he’s investigating her.
~ Luna goes up to Isabel. Isabel, in a bad mood, tells her that if she needs to talk to Marina, she’s sleeping. Luna just wanted to know if Randolph came back from scuba diving. She doesn’t know. Luna also asks her if she knows anything about him, but Isabel asks why would she know anything about him. She just thought she would know if he had a girlfriend or what type of girls he likes. Isabel says that she doesn’t know stuff about that because she’s still a kid. Luna is about to leave, but Isabel tells her not to get mad at what she’s about to say. She thinks that Randolph’s types of girls is sexy, beautiful, classy, and foreign because he grew up in Manila, and tells her that she has nothing to offer like that. Luna gets upset. Isabel saying that him and Leon are the same. She says that even though Leon came from a different country and is handsome, he thinks he’s all that, so she would use powers on him if she had any because she really doesn’t like him. Luna thinks about what she said.
~ Marina tells Raphael that the biggest thing she doesn’t like guys who are cowards, so if he wants to know anything about her, she wants him to ask it to her face. He asks her if she’s Cristina, and she asks that it’s not enough that she showed them the documents. He tells her that documents can be faked, but the way that Esther and her look at each other, worry about each other, talk to each other can’t be faked. He reveals to her that Esther gave her child to the ocean. Marina is shocked. So he asks her if she’s from the ocean. Marina thinks it’s ridiculous and asks him if she’s a fish or a mermaid because if she came from the ocean and is a mermaid, where is her tail. He looks away. She tells him that she wants to believe Sheila that Esther is now better, but it’s like HE doesn’t want her to get better. So she tells him that she should be suspicious of and investigating him. They glare at each other.
~ In Cristina’s room, Esther wonders if Marina told Raphael the truth. Sheila doesn’t think so because it would be really dangerous if he knew everything. Pilar believes that he could be on their side. Sheila tells her someone else besides the 4 of them know the secret, they don’t know how safe Marina can be and Victoria could find out that Cristina has returned to land. She asks Pilar how can she explain to Isabel that she’s taking care of a mermaid. Esther explains that the reason why she didn’t tell the truth to Raphael’s dad is because she was scared that he would laugh at or not believe her, especially now how can anyone believe that a person became a mermaid because of a curse. Pilar asks how long can they hide the secret, especially now every full moon someone can see Marina. Esther says they have to be very careful, and Sheila says they have to find a way for her to not be a mermaid anymore.
~ Raphael is smoking outside. Quintin goes up to him and asks when did he learn how to smoke. He takes the cigarette away and takes a puff himself. He then asks Raphael if he saw in the tape if Cristina is Marina. Raphael doesn’t answer. Quintin tells him that he’s not going to ask if he doesn’t want to answer, but he will just think that his brother likes Marina, so one of these days, they will be fighting each other for her.
~ In the resort, Luna goes to Ronald. He asks what she’s doing here because it’s so late at night and asks if she has a problem. She says that she wants to talk to him because she needs a friend. He asks what he can help her with. She doesn’t understand because before Randolph bought her flowers and chocolate and Ronald said that Randolph likes her, but when it’s just them two talking, she feels that she’s not special to him. Ronald looks away. She asks him if Randolph likes her or not and says that it’s hard for her because she loves his best friend. She starts crying
~ Dugong, in its snake-like form, flies to Victoria’s house. She transform into her real self and opens the door. Victoria is shocked to see her and that she came out of the ocean. Dugong explains that she could’ve came out before, but she just decided to come out now because she’s so tired of being under water. Dugong is happy that Victoria is the first person that she got to know and they high five each other. Victoria is laughing and asks what new power does she have. Dugong is dancing and points to Istah’s necklace. Victoria asks what it is and she explains by doing the Coca Cola hand dance saying, “Ito ang kwentas ni Istah, Ito ang kwentas ni Istah, Kapangyarihan tunay, Ang power na walang sablay, Gets mo na?” Victoria tries to get the necklace, but Dugong says it’s only for her. Victoria asks what it can do, and she says a lot of things, like it’s not hard for her to swim in the sun and now she can run around the town. Victoria asks if it can make her walk again, and Dugong says yes. Victoria wants it really bad, but Dugong asks what does she gets in exchange. Victoria can’t believe that she’s asking for something because they’re cousins. She then threatens Dugong that if she doesn’t get her better with Istah’s necklace, she will order the wind to find her child, Dugyot. Victoria tells her she knows what her child can do and says “gets mo na?” Dugong gets mad because she knew she shouldn’t have came out of the water and is pleading with her not to do it. Victoria is smiling.
~ Sheila sits with Raphael. She tells him that she knows that they aren’t exactly friends and don’t have the opinions on many things, but they also doesn’t hate each other , so she asks for forgiveness. She tells them that they can be friends. He tells her that no one wants to get hurt, especially Esther. She knows that, so they shake hands meaning they’re now friends. He asks her to tell her the secret, and she thinks that he should consult with a different doctor because he’s starting to get obsessed.
~ The next morning, Quintin walks in his Speedos to the pool, where Marina is. He knew it was going to be a good morning. She asks why, and he explains that she’s the first girl that he saw. He goes into the pool and swims over to her. He gets out and invites her to dinner. She apologizes and says that she doesn’t do dates. He tells her not to think of it as a date, just a dinner and pleads with her. She says no again. Smiling, he tells her that he was just taking a chance that maybe she would agree. He asks her what he can do, but she says nothing. He says it hurts so it would be better if he would just drown in the pool, so he dives into the pool. She tells him that if he thinks it’s going to help her say yes, it’s not. She tells him to come up, but he doesn’t come up. She gets worried and tells him not to joke with her. She jumps into the pool and brings him back up. Quintin is smiling, and she gets mad at him. She says that he’s crazy and splashes water to him. He asks if they can have a date and she finally agrees because he’s so “kulit.” He gets so happy and is shouting for joy.
~ Victoria is getting her breakfast ready. Luna tells her that she can do it, but Victoria says she can do it herself and not to worry because, from now on, she doesn’t need her help since she will be able to walk soon. She also tells Luna that now she’s going to need something from her.
~ At the mermaid’s beach, the mermaids are playing and Dugong pops up out of the water. They get worried when they see her. She pretends to be nice. They tell her to leave, but she says that they’re so mean. She tells them that she’s just visiting them because she’s so sad being alone and she gives to them what they want when they go to her. So she tells them that she needs something, and Quiana interrupts saying that she knew the reason why she wants to be friends is so that she can get something. She denies it and tells them not to be suspicious. But if they help her, she will owe them a lot. She asks if she can borrow the “batong dignoy” so that she can look for her only child. Istah points out that this whole time she didn’t think of finding her daughter and even took off her tail so that she can drown in the water, so she thinks Dugong wants to kill her daughter again. Dugong says no and feels bad for what she did and wants to make up time with her. Istah says they don’t believe her and tell her to leave. Dugong leaves.
~ Randolph and Ronald are eating lunch. Ronald sees Luna so he leaves the table and goes to her. Luna asks if she looks nice, and he says that she’s beautiful. She goes to Randolph. He says that Ronald just left, but she says that he’s the one who she wanted to see. He apologizes and tells her that he has to go back to the pool because someone might drown. Luna gets upset and Ronald saw what happened.
~ In Istah’s cave, Istah shows them the “batong dignoy” and explains that it can show you what you’re thinking of. Vixia asks why don’t they use it all the time. Quiana agrees and says that they could use it so that they won’t worry about Marina and the other mermaids who became people. She tells them they should only use it when they really need to. She calls for Marina, and Marina shows up in the crystal ball. Marina hears Istah’s voice. Istah orders her to find water. So she and Sheila go to the ocean, and Istah orders them to look in the water. Istah’s face appears. Quiana tells them to be careful because their lives are in danger for Dugong is planning something bad. They get worried.
~ Luna goes home very upset. She starts throwing things around and Victoria watches her. Luna sees the potion and remembers what Victoria said about it. She takes it and is about to throw it, but Victoria tells her that she’s just making it harder for herself. Victoria tells her that it’s not too late for her to give her the power. Luna is crying.
~ Marina wonders why Dugong is looking for her again. Sheila thinks that Dugong wants to kill her again. Marina doesn’t understand since she’s not a mermaid anymore, their connection has been long separated, and she’s not trying to get her power. Sheila explains that she’s the only who can kill Dugong and Dugong doesn’t want that to happen, so she’s going to kill her daughter before her daughter can kill her.
~ Lorelei is at her house and hears Dugong call her name. She turns around and is scared to see her. Dugong goes to her and starts choking her...
Episode 19: March 18, 2004
~ Dugong lets go of Lorelei, but she thinks that she’s still being choked. Dugong tells her that she already let her go. Scared, Lorelei asks what is she doing here, and she answers that she needs something from her. Lorelei asks if she needs to get feet, and tells her that the thing she needs to change is her bad attitude. Dugong screams at her that she’s going to give back her intelligence. Lorelei doesn’t want to because she feels that she’s planning something bad and is going to use her. Dugong says that she can’t do anything about it and wants her question answered. Dugong gives back her intelligence, and Lorelei’s head hurts. All of sudden, Lorelei says, “The sun is the center of the universe. Moving around us are the planets.” Dugong laughs at her victory and asks for the cube root of 1234. Lorelei asks why is she going to tell her because then she would know the answer and then asks why is it just her intelligence that she returned. Dugong asks what she means, and she says that her look hasn’t changed. Dugong laughs and says that she’s very ambitious. She also says that she just gave back her intelligence and not her beauty because she’s not entering her in a beauty contest, and she just wants to ask her a question. Lorelei says it wouldn’t matter because if they were in a beauty contest together, she would win because she’s more beautiful than her. Dugong gets straight to the point and wants to know where Dugyot is. She says that she doesn’t remember having her, so Dugong advises her to look in her brain and find out where she is so that she can see her. Lorelei is snappy and points out that she turned her into a human, so she should ask every human being on earth to find her. Dugong doesn’t want to be irritated because she’s in a hurry. Lorelei is happy that she’s in a hurry and tells her to follow her ritual. Dugong gets really annoyed and asks what kind of ritual it is, so Lorelei orders her to sit down and follow everything she says. She tells her to close her eyes (Dugong closes her eyes) and tells her to follow what she’s going to sing. Lorelei sings “Aba-e ga, go pala ko.” Lorelei tells her to keep repeating it, and sing it louder and faster. Dugong realizes what she’s really saying (“Ah ba eh gago pala ako”). Lorelei laughs and she says she’s not stupid, like her, to tell her where her child is because she knows that she’s planning something bad. Lorelei tries to go in her room, but Dugong goes up to her and starts choking her again. Lorelei’s intelligence leaves her, and Elias comes running up to Dugong with a machete. He slices her arm and Dugong kicks him away. She starts choking Elias, but Lorelei is trying to pull her away, Elias tries to take another swing, but Dugong pushes him away again, and Lorelei runs out for help. Dugong sees that her arm is bleeding, so she turns into her snake-like form and returns to the ocean.
~ The mermaids see what’s happening through the “batong dignoy” and they all clap. Quiana tells Istah that they have to tell Marina to get away from Sheila. Vixia agrees that they should get away from each other because if Dugong finds Sheila, she’s going to find Marina, and she’s sure that Marina would help Sheila and is also going to get in trouble.
~ Esther tells Marina and Sheila that even though she knows what’s happening is true, it’s hard to believe that there is an Istah in the ocean and a Dugong. She is thankful to Istah so that they can prepare themselves just in case Dugong does something. She also thinks it’s sad that a mother is planning something really bad against her daughter. Sheila admits that she’s scared, but isn’t surprised that the day would come that they would face each other. Marina assures her that she and the mermaids will help her anytime. Quintin goes down the stairs and reminds her of their date on Friday night. Marina says “ang kulit.” He winks at her and leaves. All the girls laugh.
~ Lorelei brings all the townspeople to her house and is happy to see Elias alive. She explains to them that Dugong was trying to kill them. Gaspar asks who’s bleeding (dugo = blood), but she says that Dugong was trying to kill her and hurt Elias. They don’t understand. Lorelei points to the green blood that Dugong left behind, and Manding tells her that blood is red. Azon comments that Lorelei just played them again. They she her if that’s blood, so they all leave irritated. She screams that if Dugong goes to them, she’s going to laugh at them as well.
~ In her lair, Dugong is crying of pain and healing up her wound. She becomes furious and screams that all humans are in trouble from her.
~ Marina is sleeping and hears Vixia and Quiana calling her name. She goes outside. Quiana apologizes for waking her up, but Vixia says that they can’t wait for tomorrow to tell her. They tell her that they talked to Istah and advise her to get away from Sheila because their lives are in danger from Dugong. Marina says that she’s can’t do that and that they should be helping each other against Dugong. Vixia says that they’re scared because she will be a part of the fight between Sheila and Dugong. Quiana tells her to think that if she’s with Sheila and Dugong finds out that she’s on Sheila’s side, she’s going to get more mad at her. Marina doesn’t care and isn’t scared of Dugong. Vixia tells her that they aren’t going to stop telling her, especially since Istah is worried about her. They advise her to get away from Sheila just for the time being and tell her what happened to Elias. Marina is shocked that Dugong is on land. They explain that they want her to be more careful.
~ Lorelei asks how does Elias knows Dugong. He remembers after that night when Dugong took him away from hurting Victoria, he woke up to people calling out for him, in Dugong’s lair. They tell him that they’re on a rock, so he gets up and asks the crabs if they’re the ones who’re talking. They tell him that they’re all his friends. He asks what happened to them, and they explain that Dugong cursed them, so since he still has the chance, he should leave before Dugong wakes up. He says that he’s not going to leave until he finds out how to take off the curse that Victoria put on his child. They tell him that a kiss of true love can take off of the curse. They explain that she has to kiss a man who is really in love with her before her 21st birthday, or else she will be a mermaid forever. He tries to leave, but Dugong wakes up and she asks what happened and what he found out. She kills the crabs and tells him that he’s not going to get out with what he knows, so she sucks his intelligence away from him. Back to present day, his head starts to hurt. Lorelei gets worried. Sheila and Marina show up just in time. Lorelei tries to explain what happened, but can’t remember the rest. Marina looks at Sheila and is worried since they have no power against Dugong. Sheila says that Dugong can’t fight on land. She closes her eyes and when she opens them again, they’re blank and a white glow emits from them. Marina, Lorelei, and Elias are blinded by the light. She tells them that her power is more powerful than the “batong malahi” and the only thing that can kill Dugong. Sheila closes her eyes and they return back to normal. She tells Marina that she never wanted to accept that she had this power, so she even tried to gouge out her eyes, but it was the only thing that stopped Dugong since it isn’t the first time that she tried to kill her. Marina explains the reason why the mermaids are telling her to get away from her, but she assures her that she isn’t going to leave her. Sheila thanks her and says that she’s not going to let Dugong hurt any of them.
~ The next morning, Raphael goes into the kitchen, where Pilar and Esther are. He asks where Sheila and Marina are. Esther tells him that she had breakfast with Sheila, but hasn’t seen Marina yet. He asks why she’s always missing. Marina is going to the kitchen and overhears his comment. She tells him she’s not missing. He gets embarrassed, and she says that she just doesn’t want to see him. He decides to leave and Marina is irritated by him.
~ At the pool, Ronald and Randolph are working. Luna takes some juice and puts the love potion in it. She goes up to Randolph and tells him that it looks like he hasn’t took a rest yet so she tells him to drink the juice. He is about to drink it.
~ Esther knows that she came from seeing Elias again. Marina explains that the mermaids told her what happened to him the night before. Esther tells her that she’s not stopping her from seeing him, but since she’s in danger by Dugong, it would be better for her not to see him right now. She says that he’s her father so she can’t do that and he needs both their help.
~ Marina goes to Lorelei, and Lorelei thinks that she’s someone else. She reminds her that she’s Marina, and she tells Elias that “Karina” is here. He’s happy to see her and they hug. She tells him that she brought someone. Sheila and Esther walk through the door. Elias remembers when they were together, and they look at each other...
Episode 20: March 19, 2004
~ Esther goes up to Elias, asks if he still remembers her, and hopes that he understands her because she came to help him, forgive, and ask for forgiveness. She explains that she was blind and deaf when he was asking for forgiveness and she now understands that he was thinking of Marina’s future when he left them. She asks him and Marina to forgive her that she separated them from each other. She hopes it’s not too late for her to be part of her family again. Elias is crying and they both hug.
~ Randolph is about to drink, but Luna takes the glass away from him, spilling the drink all over his body. He screams why she did that. She says that she saw a fly go in there, but doesn’t believe her. He tells her that maybe she’s on drugs and walks away furiously. Luna is upset with Ronald witnessing what happened.
~ Raphael goes to Quintin’s room and sees him looking at all his nice clothes. Raphael believes he’s going on a date, so he asks who is he going with. Quintin says Marina and that he beat him to her. Raphael can’t believe it since he told him to be aware of Marina. Quintin points out that he’s always saying that, but they don’t have any proof to suspect her, and now, she wants to date him so it doesn’t matter if she’s Cristina or not. He then asks Raphael which outfit is nicer.
~ Luna is crying at home and Victoria, feeling sympathetic for her, tells her that that’s how love is when it hurts a lot. She also says it’s too bad she didn’t use the love potion, but there are other ways. She says she might be too late to get Randolph because someone else could get her if she decides later to accept the power. She assures Luna that she’s there for her if she needs her.
~ Randolph goes down the stairs and is telling Ronald to stop annoying him. Ronald says that he’s not going to stop until he apologizes to Luna. Randolph asks why is he going to apologize to her when he was the one who’s being used. But Ronald says he has no right to embarrass her in front of a lot of people because it was an accident and she was apologizing, anyway. Randolph knows that Ronald likes her so that’s why he treats her like that, but he doesn’t, so he should be the one to say sorry and not use him anymore.
~ Sheila, Marina, and Esther are eating at Lorelei’s house. Esther asks Sheila if they could move Elias and Lorelei to a close island near the resort, but Sheila suggests that they could build a small home for them. Marina says that they aren’t thinking carefully because even if they don’t live at the resort, they can’t stop Raphael and Isabel from wondering and so how can they explain what they’re doing. Marina also points out that the townspeople are going to wonder where Elias and Lorelei both went, of course, Victoria will find out since she knows everything that’s about him, and also Dugong. Lorelei gets nervous hearing Dugong’s name, but Marina calms her down. Esther agrees, and Sheila says they forgot about one person, Luna, because they can’t separate her from Elias. Esther knows that she is Marina’s friend, but Marina tells her that she is Victoria and Elias’ daughter. Esther is shocked. Sheila, Marina, and Esther go back to the resort. Pilar tries to greet Esther, but she just ignores her. Pilar asks if she has a problem, and Marina explains what she told her.
~ On the cliff, Victoria calls for Dugong. Instead of coming out of the water, this time Dugong just shows her face and asks why she keeps calling. Victoria knows that she doesn’t want to come out of the water because she doesn’t want to heal her. Dugong says that she has a problem and she keeps talking and talking. Victoria asks what the problem is and she explains that Elias sliced her. So Victoria finds out that she’s visiting other people than her on the beach, and out of all people, she went to Elias. She knows that she’s planning something bad. Dugong says that she keeps suspecting her. Victoria explains it’s because she keeps hiding secrets from her and says it’s a good thing it happened to her. Dugong is hurt and splashes water on Victoria.
~ On the balcony, Marina goes to Esther and knows that she’s mad at her. She apologizes, but she thought it would’ve been better that she didn’t know at first, and she was just waiting for the right time. She asks for forgiveness. Esther lets out her hand, and Marina holds it.
~ That night, Victoria is on the beach and Luna goes up to her. She thanks her for understanding what she’s going through, for giving her freedom, and especially for her support. She tells her that no one can understand more than her on what she’s going through and wants her to remember that whatever happens, she will always be there for her. Luna knows that no one else can get her power except for her, but she tells her to give her more time to think about the power. Luna leaves. Then pops out Dugong and wants to make up with Victoria. She asks why she wants to make up and thinks that she needs something. Dugong says that she’s so tired in the water with all these “yucky, yucky creatures.” Victoria says that she was asking her to make her better, but she’s the one who wants something. Dugong wants a slave so that she can get better because she needs to go on land to heal her. Pearly Shell comes walking on the beach with her manicure box and sees Victoria. Victoria tells Dugong really quickly to just wait for her “food.” Pearly Shell asks what she’s doing on the beach because it’s so late in the night, but thinks that she’s looking for a boy. Victoria asks her if she wants a boy. She gets excited and says yes, so Victoria tells her to face the ocean. Then Dugong, in her snake-like form, takes a screaming Pearly Shell into the ocean. Victoria is smiling. Dugong is screaming to Victoria that she’s been waiting for her “order.” Victoria tells her not to be impatient and orders Dugong to close her eyes because she’s going to be so happy. When Victoria tells her to open them, Pearly Shell and Dugong scream at each other! Victoria is laughing so much! Dugong is screaming that she wanted a real man. Victoria tells her that even though she’s crippled, her power is more powerful, and even though she owns the ocean, she owns the land. Pearly Shell tells Dugong that if she doesn’t like her, then she will just go back home. Dugong warns her that she will only get out if she’s dead, so Pearly Shell nervously tells her that she can do a lot of stuff with the cave, like decorate it because it’s so bland. Dugong feels that she will be helpful to her plan and is going to make her do something, but she has to change her looks first. Pearly Shell starts screaming.
~ Marina comes out of the bathroom in a beautiful white dress. Marina doesn’t know why she’s getting nervous because it’s the first time she’s going on a date. Sheila doesn’t want to ruin her date, but warns her that she feels something bad is going to happen. Marina tells her not to worry because it’s not a full moon. Sheila says it’s not that, but something different. She then advises her not to go and to tell Quintin to go out at another time. Marina tells her that after this one date with him, he probably won’t keep asking her out anymore. She tells her not to worry and leaves, but Sheila still feels something is wrong.
~ Outside Lorelei’s house, she suddenly screams and tells Elias that she remembers him telling her that “halik ng tunay ng pag-ibig” is the way to get rid of the curse. So she wants to tell the “babaeng puti” (Esther) and Marina. She gets excited and brings Elias with her to go to the resort.
~ On the date in a restaurant, Quintin asks if she wants more wine, but Marina is starting to feel dizzy. He asks if she’s ok, and she says yes. Istah and all the mermaids wake up. Vixia asks what’s wrong. Istah says that something bad is going to happen. Dugong and Pearly Shell wake up and feel the same thing. Sheila is driving, still with that bad feeling. Victoria is suddenly awaken from her sleep and feels it too. Meanwhile, Quintin asks her if the food is good. She agrees and looks at her legs. They’re about to transform into a mermaid’s tail. He asks her what she wants to do after the date and suggests a bar. She tells him whatever he wants. Victoria goes to the beach and asks Dugong what does her feeling mean, but Dugong doesn’t know. Victoria says it’s impossible because she knows that something is going to happen. Dugong says nothing, but Victoria threatens her that if she finds out that she was keeping a secret or lying to her, she will be in trouble. Dugong gives up and admits that Cristina is still alive! Victoria is shocked. At the resort, Lorelei is so excited to tell Esther how to get rid of the curse because Elias told her, but she forgot, and now she remembers. She tries to tell Esther, but she forgets again. She tries to remember and asks Elias to help her. Elias tells her “halik ng tunay ng pag-ibig.” Marina excuses herself to go to the bathroom. Quintin asks her if he wants her to bring her there, but she says it’s ok. She gets into the bathroom and is out of breath and feeling hot. She sits on the floor and doesn’t want it to happen now, but her feet turn into her tail. A lady knocks on the door and asks if anyone is in there, and soon there is a line at the door. Marina is trying to find a place to hide. One of the ladies asks one of the waiters to open the door because it seems no one is in there. Quintin is eating and waiting fir Marina to come out. One of the female workers, unlocks the door. In fear, Marina watches the door open...


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