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Episode 21: March 22, 2004
~ When the lady is about to open the door, Sheila cuts in front of her and locks the door. She sees that Marina has became a mermaid. They hug, and Marina is confused because it’s not a full moon. Sheila doesn’t know, but knew she shouldn’t go out because she had a bad feeling. Crying, Marina asks how they’re going to get out of the restaurant Sheila assures her that she can do it, so she uses her powers. Her eyes turn white and says that human people won’t see the tail because it will look like legs in their eyes. Sheila carries a groggy Marina out and it looks like she has normal legs. The ladies go in the bathroom and one of them notices Marina’s tail in the mirror. She looks at Marina, but sees legs and thinks nothing else of it.
~ Esther asks Elias if he’s sure about the “halik ng tunay ng pag-ibig.” He says yes and it has to be from the heart. Esther gets excited and tells Pilar that Marina has hope, but she doesn‘t look as happy. She asks Esther if they should believe him and tells her to look at him. Elias is in a daze.
~ Sheila brings Marina to the ocean. Marina thanks her and asks why she is so weak. Sheila tells her not to worry about her and just to go in the ocean. Marina asks if she’s sure, and Sheila says yes. They tell each other to take care, and Marina swims into the ocean.
~ Quintin leaves the table and goes to the bathroom. He waits for Marina to come out. When a lady comes out, he asks her if anyone else is inside, and she says no. Then he asks a waiter where his date went. He tells him that she looked like she was drunk and left with another girl. Quintin is upset.
~ A weak Sheila goes to the resort. Esther tells Sheila it’s a good thing that she saved Marina in time or else they would’ve been in big trouble. She then thanks her for all the help she’s giving Marina, but she feels bad since she also got sick. Sheila says that it’s not problem because it will pass. Esther knows that it isn’t a full moon, so asks how did Marina get her tail. Sheila explains that they don’t know. Esther wonders if Dugong played Marina again. Sheila says it’s possible, but it could also be because of Victoria’s curse. Pilar asks if her feet is going to come back.
~ Later that night, Quintin comes home and Pilar is waiting for him outside. He gets out of the car and demands to talk to Marina now. She tries to explain to him that she’s sick so she’s taking a rest, but he doesn’t believe her. She knows that he’s really angry, but tells him to just talk about tomorrow.
~ Marina asks Istah why is this happening because Dugong told her that she will get a tail when there is a full moon. Istah asks her how old she is, and Marina says 20. All the mermaids look at each other and she asks why. Quiana tells her that she’s not a normal mermaid where she doesn’t age. She explains that from the beginning when she was cursed from Victoria, she has a certain amount of time. Marina doesn’t understand. Istah holds up an hourglass. Quiana explains that every time she gets older, the time gets less. Marina gets worried and asks what happens when time runs out. They don’t want to answer.
~ The next morning, Raphael sees Quintin swimming in the pool. He comments that he’s up early because he didn’t stay up all night on his date. Quintin gets out of the pool, sits down, and doesn’t say anything. Raphael guesses that his date didn’t go well. Quintin looks upset, and he tells him to be find a different class of a girl.
~ On the cliff, Dugong tries to apologize to Victoria and tells her not to be mad because she told her that Cristina is still alive. Victoria tells her that it’s like a good deed that she got caught lying to her and asks why is she going to believe her from now on. Dugong pretends that she really didn’t mean to lie because she didn’t know that the mermaids lied to her. She didn’t know that wasn’t the real Cristina and how would she know how she looks like anyway. She offers to find Cristina herself and give her to her, but Victoria tells her she doesn’t need to. She explains that 20 years has passed, and as long as she is in the ocean, her hope of being a human is lessens. She also explains that when she becomes 21 years old, the curse will be gone and she will die. She just wants Dugong to make sure that Cristina doesn’t leave the ocean and that no one will find out how to get rid of the curse. Dugong assures her that no one will.
~ Esther and Sheila are on the beach. Esther tells Sheila what Elias said about getting rid of the curse, but didn’t know if she should believe him, so she asks what she thinks. Sheila says that they have nothing to lose if they believe him or not. With everything happening , they never know that out of everything Elias has the answer. Esther hopes that he does.
~ In Dugong’s lair, Pearly Shell calls Dugong, “Mother!” Dugong wakes up and Pearly Shell tells her that she has visitors. She asks who, and Pearly Shell comments it’s beautiful mermaids. Dugong orders her to hide because they can’t see her, but Pearly Shell really wants to see the mermaids. Dugong threatens that if she doesn’t hide, she’s going to make her a siyoke. So Pearly Shell hides.
~ Vixia, Quiana, Myria, and Marina are in the cave. Marina calls for Dugong to come closer, but Dugong doesn’t want to for fear they brought the “batong malahi” again. Marina assures her that she didn’t and just wanted to talk to her. So Dugong goes a little bit closer. Marina asks her why did this happen. Dugong wonders what she means. Marina points out that she said it will only happen every time there is a full moon, but it’s not one now. Dugong laughs and tells her to remember that she’s a half-breed and cursed. Dugong says that she’s almost 21. Marina asks what does that mean and the time the mermaids were talking about. Dugong laughs that when she becomes 21 years old, she will be a mermaid. Marina is shocked and says that she’s going to be a mermaid all her life. Dugong also tells her to say goodbye to the next year because she’s not going to have another birthday due to her death and laughs. Marina doesn’t know what to think of this.
~ Back at the mermaid’s beach, Vixia wonders if they should believe what Dugong is saying. Quiana is sure that Dugong’s lying. But Marina doesn’t think so because everything that Dugong said has happened, and she has nothing to gain if she’s lying. But Quiana still doesn’t believe Dugong. Vixia tells her that they aren’t going to let her leave them. Myria tells her that they aren’t going to stop until they find a way to get rid of the curse. Marina thanks them, but she admits that her hope is slowly fading away. Istah tells her to just believe that everything will be better. Later, Marina goes back to the beach in human form. Esther wraps her with a robe and is happy that she got feet again because she thought she wasn’t going to come back anymore. Sheila asks what happened in the ocean. Marina explains that she went to Dugong and that she told her the future, like the closer she gets to being 21, the curse is becoming stronger and she will get a tail more often whether it’s a full moon or not. She also says that on her next birthday she will be a mermaid forever. Esther is not going to let this happen. Marina doesn’t want it to happen either, but they can’t do anything. Esther explains to her what Elias told her and tells her the curse will go away with a “halik ng tunay ng pag-ibig.”
~ Randolph apologizes to Ronald and admits that he was wrong, he shouldn’t have fought with him, and shouldn’t have embarrassed Luna. Ronald tells him that it’s ok with him, it’s just he was thinking of Luna because she didn’t do anything wrong. He agrees, so he tells him he’s going to apologize to her. Ronald thanks him and they shake hands.
~ In Dugong’s lair, Pearly Shell asks Dugong if someone can be a mermaid if they’re cursed. Dugong laughs that she’s so powerful. Pearly Shell asks if she was the one that cursed Marina, but she tells her that her cousin did it. Pearly Shell think it’s too bad because she was going to ask Dugong to curse her so she can be a beautiful mermaid. Dugong tells her that she can do it, so she uses her power to make her feet into a mermaid’s tail. Pearly Shell is screaming and asks what’s happening to her. Dugong is laughing while Pearly Shell doesn’t want to be a mermaid. Dugong thinks that now that she is a mermaid, she’s going to call her something different. She says “Pearly” and starts singing, “Pearly Shell by the ocean.”
~ At the market, Luna is working. One of her co-workers nudges her to look at Randolph, who has come to see her. Luna is smiling. They sit down and he thought that she was mad at him and wouldn’t talk to him, so he would understand if she even would slapped him with one of the fish. She says that she wouldn’t do that to him. He apologizes, but she says he doesn’t have to say sorry. He thanks her, and she says “yes” to him. He doesn’t understand, and she professes her love to him. He feels guilty, and she explains she feels ashamed that just by chocolate and flowers she’s already professing her love for him, but she thinks that since he’s from Manila, he’s used to fast girls. He apologizes to her and says “wrong.” She asks what he means, and he admits that he doesn’t love her, but someone else. She’s hurt.
~ On the balcony, Esther tells Marina that if she’s not in love, they can’t get rid of the curse. Pilar says that she needs true love. Sheila says that the guy that is going to love her has to accept her for who she is even if she’s a mermaid. Pilar thinks it’s going to be hard, but Esther says that they can’t give up even though it’s hard. She asks Marina if she’s seen any guy or knew any guy that has seen her as a mermaid and was nice to her, or even if she has a tail, he wouldn’t be scared of her. Marina remembers from a long time ago when she was playing with a little boy from a boat. She reveals that there was one guy, and Esther asks if she knows his name so they can find him. She tells him that she wasn’t able to get his name because he was taken away from her really fast, but even thought they were just kids, she felt something with him and she knows that he did too. Pilar says they were kids, so how is it going to work. Sheila points out that the most important thing is that they know there is a guy that has accepted Marina, even though she is a mermaid. Marina wonders where the little boy is now...
Episode 22: March 23, 2004
~ Sheila says that they have to find him before Marina’s time runs out. Marina asks how because she can’t remember which part of the ocean it was, and if they do see each other, she doesn’t know if he will still know him or vice versa because they were still kids. They all think. Pilar gets excited by her idea. She suggests that they will ask every guy in town because she’s sure that one of them has seen a mermaid when they were small, but then she wonders that they might be a lot of them. Esther is worried people will get suspicious when they start asking about mermaids and it could go to Victoria. Sheila says it’s possible they would know about it too. Marina says that if they do know, they might try to kill the person they’re looking for. Esther hopes not.
~ Randolph apologizes to Luna. She starts crying and doesn’t understand what was the chocolates and flowers for and why he gave her hope. He didn’t want her to get hurt or give her hope, but it’s Ronald who really likes her. He explains that Ronald couldn’t admit it to her, so he made it look like he liked her. Luna gets so upset that she slaps him and continues to cry.
~ Marina sees Quintin on the beach. She apologizes because she understands he’s mad at her. Quintin asks her how she got drunk in the bathroom. Marina thinks it’s weird and says that she didn’t get drunk. He explains that he asked someone and they said that she was drunk and another girl was carrying her out of the bathroom. Marina says that she tripped and sprained her foot, but he tells her it takes one week to heal. He advises her to think of better lies before she talks to him again.
~ At Lorelei’s house, Esther, Pilar, Lorelei, and Elias are having lunch. She asks him about the “halik ng tunay ng pag-ibig,“ and he asks her if she’s found “pag-ibig” yet. She asks him if he knows who it is. Lorelei gets excited because she knows everything. She’s about to reveal who she thinks it is, but Gaspar, Manding, and Azon call for Elias, so she says “Elias.” They bring food to them and notice that Esther is there. She feels weird that they saw her.
~ Luna goes to the pool where Ronald is. She slaps him in front of everyone and he’s shocked. She screams that he made her believe that Randolph liked her. She says that she treated him like a real friend, but he’s a liar. He wants to explain everything to her, but she doesn’t want to. She tells him that she will never believe him, so he should find another girl to lie to. She walks out, and he’s calling for her to come back.
~ On the beach, Isabel goes to Carlitos, who’s getting ready to go out to sea in his boat. She asks where he’s going. He says that he’s going with his dad to catch fish. She asks why, and he explains that he has to work and can’t follow her all the time. He explains that he wants to get rich, live abroad, and be a balikbayan, so she doesn’t have to worry about him anymore. She thinks he’s crazy, but he says that if it’s the only way that he can be up to Leon’s standards, he will do it. Isabel says ok.
~ In Randolph’s room, Ronald storms in and pushes him against the wall. They fight and Ronald asks why he told her the truth. Randolph pins Ronald on the bed and says that he had no choice because he didn’t want to play her anymore and she had a right to know, so even if it was hurtful, he told her everything.
~ At Victoria’s house, Manding, Azon, and Gaspar give food to Victoria. She thanks them for taking care of her all the time. Azon says that she doesn’t have to thank her because if they count how many times they helped each other, of course, she helped them more, so they should be thanking her. Gaspar agrees that they owe her a lot. Manding says that since they’re a town, they should help each other. Azon comments that people even go across the ocean just to help them, but Gaspar tries to shut her up. Victoria is confused. Manding explains that they saw Esther giving food to Elias. Victoria asks what’s so bad about that because it’s right, but she looks worried.
~ Marina sees Luna looking out into the beach. When Marina goes up to her, she asks her if she’s ever been cheated by a guy. Marina doesn’t understand, but Luna doesn’t think so since she’s beautiful, rich, and educated. Luna then wishes that she jus became a guy. Luna’s crying saying that it’s hard to be a girl because you can’t pick who’s going to court you, and if the one you want is courting you, it‘s good, but if not, you just have to deal with it. She continues that when you finally have the courage to tell the person what you feel, it seems like you’re saying bad words and you’re just going to get embarrassed and ashamed. Marina tells her not to say that. Luna says that she doesn’t like the fact that she doesn’t have any education and isn’t as beautiful as the girls from Manila, but she tells her that she knows how to love and is really nice. She asks if that’s enough, and then doesn’t want to love anymore. Marina explains that we have to love because we need love. The mermaids are watching what’s happening in the “batong dignoy.” Quiana asks Istah if there is a problem. Vixia asks what she sees. Istah says that Luna is going to be the reason for her death, so she has to be careful. They’re shocked. Vixia asks how is that going to happen, but Istah says that it’s never wrong. Myria says that they have to help Marina. In the ball, we see Marina and Luna hugging.
~ Pilar and Isabel are walking back to the resort. Pilar asks some men sitting down if they’ve seen any mermaids before, and they say no. They keep walking and Isabel asks Pilar if she and Virgilio had love at first site or he courted her for a long time. Pilar asks why is she asking about her love story. Isabel explains that she’s confused. She continues that Carlitos has been courting for a long time, she does like him, and he is her friend. She then explains that even though Leon isn’t paying attention to her, she’s paying attention to him. She asks Pilar if she understands, but this whole time, she hasn’t been listening. Pilar tells her that she’s looking for men. Isabel gets shocked, but Pilar says she’s looking for men for a mermaid. Isabel gets more shocked, and Pilar says that she was looking for a siyoke because she’s wondering if they’re really mermaids and if they can find one. They continue walking.
~ Mario greets Leon in his room and asks if he’s disturbing him. He says no, so Mario says he’s going to get something in the bathroom. Mario notices that he’s on the computer, so he comments if that’s his breakfast. He says it’s his breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dates. Mario asks if he’s sad, but he says that he’s enjoying it there. Mario tells him that there is a difference from interacting with real people, like friends or a girlfriend, than to animations. Leon says that he’s done with girlfriends, and Mario asks why he’s done since he’s so young. Leon tells him it’s a long story, so he doesn’t want to talk about it right now. Mario tells him that if he needs to talk to someone or need a friend, him and Isabel are there for him. Mario leaves and Leon repeats Isabel’s name.
~ Raphael goes into the living room, where Sheila is sitting, coming from the swimming pool. She points out that he and Quintin like to swim. He says that it’s the best forms of exercise. She tells him that she just noticed she’s never seen him swim in the ocean, even they have been with each other for so long. He points out that he’s never seen her swim in the ocean either. She tells him that she heard there are mermaids there, so she’s not ready to see one. Then she asks him if he’s also scared of mermaids. Raphael wants to change the subject, but she asks why. She wonders if it’s because he has seen a mermaid, and he is shocked. He asks her who told her, and Sheila is shocked.
~ On the cliff, Victoria is getting so impatient. She tells Dugong that she has given her what she wants, so when is she going to heal her. But Dugong tells her that the slave she gave her is so hard to deal with. Victoria asks if that’s also her problem now. Dugong says that it’s the first time she had a gay slave, so she would just eat her, but the thought of it makes her sick. Victoria tells her not think of all her faults, but just think that she now has someone with her so she’s not bored. She pressures Dugong to heal her because she feels that she’s close to facing her enemy. Dugong wants to know who. She says Esther and Elias because she knows they’re planning something against her. Dugong gets excited and wants to see that and also tells her to wait because it’s coming soon.
~ In Dugong’s lair, Dugong starts laughing saying that Pearly’s hair is so beautiful when compared to the mermaids’ because it looks like a doll. Pearly agrees that she looks like a weird doll. Dugong starts laughing and tells her that she’s going to go to the mermaid’s beach and tell them that she cursed her, but she escaped. Pearly starts laughing and says that she’s going to tell them that Dugong got her off the land, cursed her, and turned her into a spy. Dugong threatens that if she says that, she’s going to be the first mermaid she’s going to fry with her parents. Pearly wants Dugong to help her get into the water so she can swim to the mermaids. So Dugong starts creeping towards her. Pearly gets scared and starts to go to the water.
~ On the beach, Marina goes to Randolph. She tells him that she knows she has no business in his personal life, but she explains Luna is her best friend and she treats her like a sister. She also says that Luna doesn’t know she’s talking to him, so she just wants it to be kept between each other. She asks if there is any hope for Luna. Randolph interrupts and says that he thinks she’s beautiful, nice, and the guy who is going to love her is going to be lucky, but that isn’t him. He says that he has another love. She asks if he left a girlfriend in Manila. He says no, and that he has kept looking for her until now. She asks if he’s found her. He explains that when he was a kid, he got to know her. He doesn’t know her name or where she’s from, but ever since then, he loved her. Marina is shocked and asks if she’s a mermaid from the ocean.
~ All the mermaids are playing in the ocean. Vixia sees Pearly on the shore and thinks she’s dead. Pearly is smiling.
~ That night on the cliff, Victoria tells Dugong to hurry up and not to waste anymore time. Dugong stats chanting. The rock she’s holding and Istah’s necklace are glowing. Victoria raises into the air and can feel the power. When Dugong stops chanting, she falls to the ground. Dugong orders her to stand up, and she slowly does. Dugong tells her to walk. Victoria starts walking and is so happy. She’s smiling and says that she can walk now...
Episode 23: March 24, 2004
~ Victoria spins around. She thanks Dugong, but she says that it’s not just that. Victoria she knows there is a payment and says that she will do anything she wants. She offers to get however many for her if she wants. Dugong says she doesn’t want them, but wants her to find her only child, Dugyot. Victoria says that she will order the wind and smiles back.
~ On the beach, laying her head down on Quiana’s tail, Pearly wakes up. Vixia asks what her name is. Pearly says, “Pearly Shell from the ocean, covering the shore.” Quiana says that she wasn’t a mermaid before, so she asks how she got a tail. She pretends to be sad and explains that Dugong kidnapped and hurt her. Quiana asks how they didn’t see her. Pearly explains that she’s always in the cave, so it’s a good thing that she escaped, but now she can’t go back home because she’s a mermaid. Pearly decides to kill herself, so she starts heading toward the ocean. She’s screaming, but notices that no one is stopping her. Vixia says that the mermaids have a rule that if someone wants to do something, they should do it. So Pearly says that she’s so sad because she can’t go home and doesn’t have any family. Vixia tells her that if she has nowhere else to go, she can stay with them because she is now accepted. Pearly gets happy that she’s party of the family. All the mermaids are also happy, except for Quiana.
~ Marina goes inside Sheila’s room to talk to her. She’s so excited and says that she has good news. Sheila says she also has good news, and they both say, “I found him,” at the same time. Sheila asks what she means, and Marina explains that she found the guy she met when she was a little kid. Sheila thinks she talked to Raphael. Marina doesn’t understand. Sheila says that Raphael is the one they’re looking for, but Marina says that it’s impossible since it’s Randolph. Sheila explains that she talked to Raphael, and even though it was kind of hard since he kept denying it, she caught him. Marina said the same thing about Randolph. Sheila says it means they both had encounters with a mermaid when they were young. They don’t understand.
~ At the pool, Esther sees Quintin get out of the pool. She asks him if he’s still mad at Marina because she heard that he’s not talking to her and avoiding her. He explains that he’s just following Raphael’s advice to beware of Marina. She says that if he likes her that much, then why would he give up so fast. He points out that she is unpredictable and has so many secrets. She says that they all have secrets. A mad Raphael overhears this and tells Quintin that hopefully he will learn how to shut his mouth because he doesn’t know what he’s saying to other people. Quintin doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Raphael assumes he told Sheila that when they were still kids they saw a mermaid. He leaves, so Esther asks if he’s seen a mermaid when he was small.
~ At Victoria’s house, she is singing and dancing around happily making breakfast. When she hears Luna coming, she sits down and pretends that she’s paralyzed. Luna notices that she made breakfast. Victoria tells her that she could get it ready herself. Luna says that maybe she’s just making herself tired, but she says no. Victoria asks why she looks so down. Luna says that she couldn’t really sleep last night and asks her if she had powers when she was a kid. Victoria says yes. Luna tells her not to get mad about what she’s going to say, but she asks if she feels bad that she’s using her power for evil. Victoria explains that everyone has their limits of what they can and cannot do. But she says she treats her power as intelligence, so she uses it for good. Luna says “but,” but she interrupts her and says that there is a limit of someone’s niceness. She says that no matter how nice someone is, if they keep getting hurt, they learn how to fight back. So she says that if she’s using her power for evil, it’s to protect herself, her right, and her life.
~ Esther meets Marina and Sheila in the room. She’s so excited for she has good news and says that Quintin is the “tunay ng pag-ibig.” She notices they aren’t reacting. Marina tells her to sit down. Esther doesn’t understand why they aren’t happy that they found him and sits down. Sheila explains that Randolph, Raphael, and Quintin have all seen a mermaid when they were kids. Esther is shocked and asks if they’re playing her and if it’s a coincidence. Marina feels so stupid and cheap that she has to find a guy to stay alive. Esther understands her, but she has to be in love to stay alive. Sheila says that they’re running out of time, so she tells Marina to choose: to be cheap and find a guy or die.
~ In Istah’s cave, Pearly picks up the “batong dignoy” and starts playing with it. Quiana catches her. Pearly gets scared. Quiana demands to know why she is holding it. Pearly says that she thought she was Dugong. Quiana asks where she is going to bring it. She says that she’s going to play with it because she’s so bored and offers to teach her how to bowl. Quiana says that it’s not a ball or a toy. Pearly asks what it is because it’s a ball-shaped thing and what she’s going to do because she’s so bored. Quiana tells her to put it back. Pearly tries to bribe her with giving her a pedicure, but she doesn’t want one. So Pearly puts it back and smiles, but Quiana still doesn’t like her.
~ Back at the pool, Quintin is swimming and Marina is sitting by the pool waiting for him. He gets out, picks up his towel, and is about to leave. She says that he’s been mad at her for a long time, so she wonders how long he can avoid her. He tells her that he’s not mad nor avoiding her. She says that if it’s like that, she demands that they go on a date. He asks her if she’s flirting with him. She says no and that she just wanted to say sorry, so she asks if he’s going to say yes or does she going to have to drown first to make him say yes. He starts laughing.
~ At the beach, Ronald and Randolph have made up. Randolph says that he didn’t mean to mess things up between him and Luna up. Ronald says it’s ok since he’s used to him always getting the girls. Randolph says that he’s going to help him and not to worry because he’s going to fix his mistakes with Luna. Ronald thanks him.
~ In Leon’s room, Isabel drops off towels. She sees a picture of Leon on his mirror, so she takes it and starts talking to it. She asks why he’s so mean. She wants him to admit it that he has a crush on her, and that it’s ok, even though he keeps denying it because she can feel that he has a crush on her. She says that maybe when he’s ready to admit it to her that he likes her, it might be too late because she will have a boyfriend already. Leon overhears what she said. He says, “excuse me,” and she stops talking. He tells her to lock the door once she’s done playing with his picture. Isabel is embarrassed.
~ At the fish market, Randolph goes to Luna. She tells him to just leave since people are looking at them. He wants to talk to her, but she tells him that they don’t need to talk about anything else because every time she talks to him, she gets ashamed or embarrassed. He apologizes to her for everything because he didn’t mean for her to get hurt and didn’t want to play her, especially Ronald since he really likes her. He asks her to give Ronald a chance. She tells him to leave because he could be bad luck for her business.
~ Marina goes to Isabel on the beach and asks where is her best friend and why is she alone. She explains that he’s in the ocean. Marina asks her if she has any other friends, but she explains they are on different islands, so they don’t see each other. Marina asks about Leon. Isabel doesn’t answer. Marina laughs at herself and apologizes since she forgot that they don’t get along. Isabel asks her how can someone get along with him since he’s so rude and conceited. Marina says that it could be because he’s new there, but Isabel doesn’t think so since they always fought when they were kids, so she thinks he’s really like that. Marina thinks that maybe she’s the one conceited. Isabel tells her to ask everyone because she’s, “Ms. Friendship.” Marina points out that she’s not friendly to mermaids, but she explains it’s different with mermaids because they’re bad. Marina says that through stuff she has read and heard, they aren’t all bad. Isabel doesn’t agree and says that in this place, they’re bad because they kill people and the ones that killed her father. She also says that she can’t say anything to change her mind. Marina thinks and then asks if she wants to see mermaids. Isabel is shocked and asks her to repeat what she just said. Just then, Leon interrupts and asks Marina if he can talk to Isabel. Marina agrees and leaves. He thanks her and it looks like Isabel doesn’t want to talk to him.
~ At Lorelei’s house, she tells Gaspar that Elias has to tell him something. He tells him to tell the mermaid that “halik ng tunay ng pag-ibig” is the answer and to hurry up. Gaspar tells them to stop bothering him with those stupid things. He gets mad and walks off. Lorelei asks who is the mermaid.
~ Isabel and Leon are walking in the water. She asks him if he ate something or if something is wrong with him. He says that he’s fine and just wanted to talk to her. She asks why her. He explains that Mario’s nice and said that they’re ok to be friends, so he asks if she is ok. She assures him that she is ok and that it’s him who didn’t seem ok. He hopes to fix things between them. Isabel says that he didn’t apologize for all those mean things he did. So he apologizes, but she wants to the know the reason because he’s hurting her feelings. He says that they can start out being friends before he opens up to her. So they shake hands.
~ That night, Victoria is dancing on a cliff. Dugong tells her to stop it because she’s getting dizzy just watching her. She tells her to let her be since she’s been paralyzed for so long. Dugong says ok and wants to know why they’re having a meeting, Victoria just wanted to ask for a big, juicy fish. Dugong says it’s good that she wants it now because she’s not just going to give her one, but many. Victoria asks why. Dugong explains that it’s going to be a long time before she can eat fish again. Victoria thinks that Dugong is going to starve her people, but Dugong says that the fish aren’t for her. She asks what she’s planning. Dugong is mad and wants to take revenge on humans.
~ Victoria goes to Elias while he’s sleeping. She puts her hand over his mouth. He wakes up and she tells him to be quiet. She says that she’s just saying hi and that she heard that Esther has been visiting her. She asks why she’s visiting, what does he know, and what is their plan. Elias says he doesn’t know anything, but she knows that he’s lying. She has a good feeling that he knows something about the curse on Cristina and is telling other people how to get rid of it. She wouldn’t be surprised if he was telling other people what he knows. She tells him that if he thinks he can win over her, he’s wrong. She whispers in his eat what he’s going to tell other people from this day on. He’s shocked and she grins.
~ In Dugong’s lair, she is chanting. She has a concoction in her had. She breaths it into the water, and the water turns red...
Episode 24: March 25, 2004
~ Later that night, the townspeople see big, dead fish washed upon shore. In the morning, Elias wakes and is screaming. Lorelei starts screaming as well and asks what happened. He tells her that someone visited him. She explains that he was dreaming. He repeats himself, and she tells him that of course dreams visit you and asks what he dreamt. He says no, Victoria visited him. She asks who is that and he says a witch. She gets scared, but then notices people running to the beach. She asks what’s happening, and she gets excited thinking that there is a TV shooting. Manding and Gaspar go to them and say that it isn’t a shooting, but a problem that a lot of fish are dead. Elias tells him that Victoria did this. Gaspar tells him to stop saying those things, like first it was about mermaids, and now he’s blaming Victoria. But Elias says that he’s telling the truth and that Victoria knows something about this. He tells them to believe him because she visited him at the house last night. Gaspar tells him that she’s been paralyzed, so how can she visit him, and it’s been a long time that they have been separated from each other. Gaspar and Manding leave. Elias says that Victoria did this and Lorelei is sad that the fish are dead.
~ Marina is in the ocean with Quiana and Vixia. She asks what’s wrong with them because they seem sick. Vixia says that there is poison in the ocean. Marina asks how that happened. Quiana says they think that Dugong did this, so they came to her so she would know. She then advises her not to go into the ocean and to tell all the people she’s with not to eat fish because it’s dangerous. Marina asks what she can do to help them. Quiana just wants her to be ok. Marina, Vixia, and Quiana all hold hands.
~ At the mermaid’s beach, all the mermaids are crowded around Istah, who is in terrible shape. She thinks that Dugong did this and asks where Vixia and Quiana are. Myria explains that they went to go to Marina. She asks where everyone else is. Myria says that everyone is on the beach because they don’t want to swim in the poison, but looks around and notices that Pearly is gone. She asks where she is, but no one knows.
~ In Dugong’s lair, Pearly tells Dugong that she doesn’t like her mission. Dugong that she can’t to do it herself because she’s the only mermaid who can go there. Pearly doesn’t want to go back there and has no plan to go back because she’s bored. Dugong laughs, but Pearly reinstates that she doesn’t want to go back there. Dugong agrees and starts to leave. Pearly asks where she’s going, and Dugong says that she’s going to go and kill her parents. Pearly is scared and says that she’s going to go back there.
~ Esther goes downstairs to Sheila and Marina. She asks how are the mermaids. Marina says they don’t look good. Sheila asks if she’s sure Dugong did this. Marina says that there is no one else they can think of to put poison in the ocean. She wonders what will happen when she’s a mermaid, but Raphael goes down the stairs. She sees him and looks away and they stop talking.
~ At Carlitos’ house, his family are eating fish for dinner. His dad is so happy that this is the first time they got a lot of fish. His mother tells Carlito to eat, but he says after he’s done pumping water. All of a sudden, his dad, sister, and brother start throwing up. He sees what happened. His mom calls for help, so Carlitos goes outside to get help, but he finds out that this hasn’t just happened to him. He asks all the running, frantic townspeople what‘s happening.
~ Elias brings Lorelei with him somewhere. She asks where they’re going. The townspeople are crowded around Victoria, who’s on her wheelchair. She tells them not to worry because the poison will be gone. Azon thanks her and explains that the didn’t have anything to eat and now everything is poison. Elias and Lorelei go to Victoria. He points to her and screams that she is a witch and the poison. Victoria pretends that she doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Manding and Gaspar hold him back. He screams that she’s going to kill them and the group of men take him away.
~ Sheila looks at the calendar and tells Marina that it’s a full moon later that night. Marina says it’s good so that she can go to Istah. Esther asks her if it’s going to be dangerous for her because she also might get poisoned. Marina doesn’t think so because she’s not a real mermaid and if she does get affected, it will probably be a little bit and not as bad. Marina says that it won’t take long and that she just wants to help and know how they’re doing. Sheila tells her to go to Dugong. Esther gets worried. Sheila has a good feeling that Dugong is the one who did this, and if not, they can ask her for help. Sheila tells Marina to tell something to Dugong.
~ That night, Marina goes to the beach. Her feet transform into a mermaid’s tail. She starts swimming in the water. Raphael looks into the ocean and sees her swimming (luckily, he only saw her back and tail). She dives under and Raphael doesn’t believe what he just saw. He goes inside the house and says to Quintin that he saw something. Quintin asks what. He says that he saw a mermaid. Quintin doesn’t understand since he thought he didn’t want to talk about mermaids. He doesn’t want to because he remembered how their mom and dad died, but he couldn’t catch up to her in time. Quintin asks if he really saw a mermaid, and he says that he has to see her again.
~ Outside, Sheila is sitting down. Esther goes up to her and remembers that she said she is the only one who can kill Dugong, her own mother. Esther asks why didn’t she do it before. She says that there was no chance because she only has a chance if she comes on land. Esther asks why didn’t she go to the ocean. She says that she tried, but before she gets to the deep water, she would die. Sheila says that as long as she’s alive, Dugong is scared and won’t stop. Esther says that Dugong is not going to trouble Sheila when she’s still in the ocean. Sheila says she has no power in the ocean, but is waiting for them to face each other and feels it’s coming soon.
~ At Victoria’s house, Luna says that the town is talking. Victoria knows that they’re saying that she’s the one who put the poison in the ocean. Luna asks if she did, but she says no and that her “Auntie Dugong” did. Luna asks why she poisoned the ocean, fish, and people because that’s what they live off of. Victoria explains that Dugong is mad at humans. Luna says that they aren’t doing anything to her and no one knows about her. Victoria says that she’s thinking like a child because it’s so simple that if she gets the power, she will learn why this all needs to happen.
~ At the mermaid’s beach, Marina asks what’s happening because they’re all weak. Vixia says it’s good thing she came now because Istah’s doing really bad and that if this continues for 1 or 2 more days, Istah can’t take it anymore. She tells her that they have to get rid of the poison in the ocean. Marina says that they will face Dugong and tells them to get the “batong malahi.”
~ In Dugong’s lair, Marina, Vixia, Quiana, and Myria are there with Pearly hiding from their view. Dugong asks why they keep visiting her and what’s the problem. Marina says that she’s a liar pretending she doesn’t know what’s happening. She says that they know she’s the one that poisoned the ocean. Dugong pretends that she doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Marina tells her to stop it, but Dugong asks who is she to order her what do and calls her a “half-breed.” Quiana says that she forgot they have the “batong malahi.” Dugong laughs, asks where it is, and tells them that they will never beat her. Marina asks if she’s not scared, and Dugong says that she’s not scared of anything. Marina asks if she’s sure that she’s not scared of anything, even her own child. Dugong starts laughing and asks if she’s joking her. Marina says that maybe she’s playing her, but she looks scared. Dugong mocks her and still won’t believe them because she thinks that she’s just trying to play her because they heard she’s looking for her child. Marina asks why she looks so scared, and reveals that she holds Dugyot. Dugong is shocked...
Episode 25: March 26, 2004 NEW
~ Marina reiterates that she has Dugyot, but Dugong thinks it is a joke. She reminds her that Dugyot is the only one who can kill her.
~ Raphael is looking at the sea and for the mermaid he just saw. Sheila goes to him and asks if he’s looking for Marina. She also points out that he’s always preoccupied with her in his mind and wouldn’t be surprised if he likes her. He says that she is not his type, but follow her when she then offers him to follow her to her office to see Marina.
~ Esther, Pilar, Mario, Isabel, Raphael, and Quintin give their condolences to Carlitos and his mother at the funeral of his father and siblings. Carlitos’ mom doesn’t understand why her husband died from just eating fish. Isabel gives her condolences to Carlitos. Now he understands why she is mad at mermaids, but, for him, he’s mad at the ocean.
~ Marina threatens to bring Dugyot if she doesn’t get rid of the poison in the ocean, so Dugong agrees. Marina and the other mermaids mock her laugh. Dugong gets mad that she had to give in.
~ The next morning on the beach, Pilar thanks a group of men. Esther comes out and she asks who she was talking to. Pilar says that she was just asking if they’ve seen mermaids. Esther is shocked and tells her to be more careful because they might get suspicious and put Sheila and Marina’s life in danger. Pilar explains that she just wanted to help, and Esther thanks her.
~ Victoria grabs a bunch of dried leaves hanging high on the wall. Luna comes in and she tells her that she is making some kind of medication. Luna wonders how she got the leaves since she was the one who hung it. Victoria covers up that it fell and she picked it up. Luna tells her that next time to wait for her because she might get hurt.
~ Lorelei tells Elias to eat lunch. He doesn’t want to, so she asks why he’s acting like that. He explains that it’s because he fought with the witch, Victoria. Just when she’s about to feed him the fish, Manding and Gaspar run in the house and stop her.
~ She’s surprised and tells them to ask for forgiveness from the food. Manding tells her that the fish is poisoned, and Gaspar tells her to believe them because a lot of people died. She laughs and says that even though she’s happy they’re worried about her, she’s a mermaid so she would know if it’s poisoned or not. They find it hard to talk to her and is about to leave when they see Elias and Lorelei eating the fish and not being infected.
~ Istah thanks Marina for saving their lives, but Marina says that she doesn’t have to thank her because she won’t forget that she gave up her necklace to be a human. She professes her love to them and that she will do anything for them.
~ Pearly teases Dugong that the mermaids beat her. Dugong is irritated and tells her to stop or else she will turn her into a syoke. Dugong orders her to go back to Istah’s cave and steal the batong dignoy. Pearly knows that they will ask what happened to her, so Dugong tells her to say that she was poisoned also. Dugong threatens her again, but Pearly is tired of hearing it. When she’s about to leave, Dugong says that once she does what she’s ordered to do, she will return her feet.
~ Marina explains to Sheila what happened with Dugong and thanks her, but is worried now that they’re lives are in danger. Sheila says, if she has to, she is willing to give up her life for Marina.
~ Pearly swims back to the mermaids. They’re all happy to see her, except for Quiana. She lies that she got dizzy, slept for a while, and when she woke up, everything was ok. Vixia wonders why she got affected when Marina didn’t, and they both aren’t real mermaids. Quiana thinks it’s because Marina was on land when it happened. She also tells Pearly that it better be the truth she’s saying and hopes that she doesn’t break their trust.
~ Manding and Gaspar are drinking together with other men. They’re planning on going out to sea the next day, but wonder if the ocean is ok now. Gaspar says that he never believed Elias and Lorelei, but when he did once he saw them eat the fish. So they ask him if he believes that she was once a mermaid. All he can say is that they never know. Manding then asks if they believe that Victoria visited Elias and was the one who poisoned the ocean. They don’t want to believe it.
~ Ronald goes to Luna at her house. She wonders if he’s going to play her again, but he says that he’s not a player and admits that he’s just scared. He continues that he would never do that to her and confesses her love to her. He hopes that she isn’t mad, and she’s not. So he gets happy and thinks that they’re an item now. She comments that he’s fast for being scared. She loves him as well, but only as a friend and hopes he will accept what she’s giving him. He’s ok that they’re best friends.
~ Victoria is walking on the beach with Dugong. Dugong tells her that she’s waiting for her to find Dugyot. Victoria explains that it’s not on the top of her list now that she can walk, and asks her why she’s in a hurry. Dugong says because she has a lot of plans in life, and then threatens that if she finds Dugyot before her, she will return her to being paralyzed.
~ Pearly gets the batong dignoy while the mermaids are playing in the ocean.
~ Raphael is listening to some music in the living room. Marina comes down from the stairs and asks what it is. He says it’s The Little Mermaid soundtrack. She asks what’s the story. He explains it to her, and she’s really interested in what he’s saying.
~ Later, Marina goes out to the beach. When she turns around, Dugong is behind her and asks where Dugyot is. Marina pretends that she doesn’t know who she’s talking about and tries to run away, but Dugong grabs her and starts choking her. Sheila comes in, and Dugong lets go of Marina, who hides behind Sheila. Dugong greets her daughter, but Sheila doesn’t want an evil mother like her. She closes her eyes, and when she opens them, a white beam shoots towards Dugong, killing her...
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