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Once there was a man...

and he fell in love with a mermaid...

He left his home...

He left his brother... and, he left his business.

To live happily ever after...

But after a while... he sat on a rock.

There's an ocean of love Beyond the shore

Beneath the wind, Beneath the waves

The weekend dreams brought days away

Swim with the fishes through the coral caves

The tides may swirl around us

The ships may pass so far

But we won't notice that way down beneath in our ocean of love

Two different worlds

So much between us

Nothing could keep us apart

So now we've found the power of Venus

Heeding us straight in the hearts

When I'm with you, there's a little bit of Heaven

Shining through and I realize how lucky I am

We've got love

To keep us together

We've got love

From now to forever

I'd never live without you

Pass the day without you

Nothing on Earth could mean this much

We got love

Hi, Allen!

Madison!

I'll race you!

Wait, a 200 year old razor really gets dull.

Now I know why Bluebeard had whiskers.

We've got love

To keep us together

We've got love

From now to forever

I won!

You're terrific!

I can't believe you found this.

What do you wanna do today?

I'm waiting to see if the sand crab comes back up.

Right.

I think maybe I'll teach Spot some new tricks.

He's coming along great. Wait till you see.

Here, boy. Attaboy. That's it.

Come on. Up, up, up. Good boy. Up, up. Now, stay. Stay. Stay.

Watch this.

Now, ready? Fetch!

Go on, boy! Go on!

Yep.

2 or 3 days, he'll have that stick back here.

You're terrific.

You know. To be honest, I miss real dogs.

You miss a lot of things, don't you?

Oh, no, I mean.. you know, what's back there to miss in my old life? Bauer Produce and my brother, Freddie.

Traffic jams.

I remember one time I was trying to get to the Yankee Stadium.

I never made it.

But I did find this one stand that sold the best potato knish I've ever had.

And wax lips. They sold wax lips. They're my favorite.

You could chew them all day. Just wear them and look like Mick Jagger.

Come with me.

Look.

What do you see?

I see us. You're beautiful. I'm me. We're both green.

You know, I'd make a gorgeous frog.

Watch.

It's New York!

Madison, have you been holding out on me?

No. I used to be able to do this before I came into your world.

And then, I couldn't until now.

How do you do it?

I don't know. It's like...

Remember when I learned real quick from watch Tev?

Tev? Oh, TV. Yeah.

- TV. Isn't this great? - Yeah.

Yes, it's like cable for mermaids.

Do you get Pee-Wee Herman?

Freddie!

- My check bounced again, man. - When are we getting paid, man? Huh?

Freddie!

I see you hiding there, Freddie!

The guys may not come back tomorrow if they don't get their wages now!

Wages? Is that all they're worried about? Is this gonna consume their lives?

Are they gonna become wage slaves?

No.

Well, do you want to be a wage slave, Jerry?

No.

Well, then, thank Heavens, you're working for a man like me.

Look, this is just a small clerical error, huh?

I'm gonna talk to the bank... I'll let you in on a little something.

Tomorrow, Karl Hooten is coming here.

Karl Hooten? The owner of Family Foods?

The biggest chain of supermarkets in New York

and we are gonna close a deal to supply produce to all of his stores.

We're gonna be rolling in dough!

So, listen. Tell all the guys not to worry and here.

Take that to your truck. You know, bring some fruit home to the wife.

Yeah, my wife's allergic to grapes. She gets a real bad rash.

Hey, well, here.

Buy her some ointment.

Oh, thanks, Freddie.

Nice jacket.

Jerry will be telling you all about everything at quitting time.

That'll be all, men. That'll be all.

Allen, I do wish you were here.

So I could punch you right in the boogers for leaving me.

Would you like to speak to him?

Freddie, have you really got a deal with Karl Hooten or what?

No. I had to beg him just to come here.

This whole operation is run on a cough.

I owe everybody.

If I don't get this deal tomorrow, Bauer Produce is history.

I'm losing it. I'm losing it. I'm losing it. I am losing it!

Allen! I didn't mean to upset you.

I thought you'd enjoy seeing your brother.

You really do miss your old life, don't you?

No. Well,... Madison, I know I can't go back. It's just...

Bauer Produce was my father's business and his father's before that.

I just wish there was something I could do.

We can go back. As long as I can soak my legs in saltwater at the full moon

and as long as we're together.

Really? Well, let's go!

- But it's just till we get the business on its feet. - Okay. If it's important to you.

So many times, backwards lean over

It knocks me out on my feet.

When things get rough, you are the shoulder

I lean on when I feel weak

No matter what the odds are, we can face it

Love conquers all and nothing's gonna stand in my way

We've got love

To keep us together

We've got love

From now to forever

I'd never live without you

Pass the day without you

Nothing on Earth could mean this much

We've got love

Mr. Bauer, line 1.

I'm giving you the best deal I can, Mr. Hooten.

My ex-wives find out about this deal, they're gonna roll me off the court.

You're divorced? I didn't know.

We're talking partnership here.

I always figured a man that can't manage his marriage, can't manage business neither.

Well, I'm great at marriage. I get married all the time.

Let me tell you about Karl Hooten.

I was born poor. I worked myself into being one of the most respected businessmen in New York City.

I am living the American dream.

I am in high society and I like that.

But most importantly, my wife likes that.

Number 1, I'm not gonna do anything to hurt my reputation.

Shoot. I don't even know if this operation can handle my business.

But it is one of the few that's not all with the guys with broken noses.

I heard it was a family business run by two brothers.

That looks good. Looks real important to me.

Family is important to me. Gives you responsibility.

Makes you work hard.

Where is your brother?

First, let me tell you something about Freddie Bauer.

30 years ago, a child was torn.

Screaming and kicking in a world he didn't ask for. He never wanted.

The French were taking their licks at a little town called Bien, Bien Food.

At Hard Break hotel, talking charts.

Yo! Jerry!

In grammar school, I was a smallish child...

and the kids constantly played keep-away with my hat.

For goodness' sakes, Bauer! What does this have to do with the price 'n deal in China?

Freddie! Sorry, I'm late.

Mr. Hooten, I'm Allen Bauer.

I was delayed a little in getting back from a tropical vacation with my wife.

Freddie, close your mouth. You're leaking hair from your brain.

Pleasure to meet you.

Family comes first, huh?

- Yeah. - Oh, yeah.

Allen's the white Bill Cosby.

Has a little house in the suburbs, picket fence.

Mr. Hooten, I don't wanna pressure you into making a decision today.

But I do want you to know that we will give you a fair price

and we'll move out your produce as fast as we can.

Well, I don't know what to make of your brother,

but that is the most sensible thing that I've heard all morning long.

I'm gonna give you a shot. One month trial basis.

Thanks.

Now, I'd like to get the wives together, Bauer.

I'm taking a big chance with you, boys. And I wanna be sure you're rock solid.

And my Fern, well, she's a great judge of persons.

He'd love that. You'd love that.

Good.

I'll have the office get the address and me and Fern will come calling!

Great! Fine!

I always say: "You show me a man's home, and I'll show you who the man is."

You got it!

- Bye. - Bye.

- Oh, Freddie. I know. - My own brother. It's really you!

What are you doing? Leaving and scaring me like that!

Why are you pushing me like that? You're the one who ruined the business.

- Don't push your big brother! - Don't push me!

- I didn't... Oh, yeah? - You pushed me first.

It's really me, Freddie.

I thought I'd never see you again.

Good to see... What is this? You bought new office furniture?

So, how's Madison?

Oh, Madison. I almost forgot.

Madison.

- How are you? - Thirsty. Can I have a drink?

Yeah, sure.

Thank you. It needs more salt.

- Good morning. Oh, Allen, you're back! - Hi.

I heard about your death. I'm so glad you're feeling better.

Thank you.

She's still on tilt from being by the lightning?

Yeah. I kinda like her this way.

What's this about a little house in the suburbs?

My apartment is in the city.

Well, I sold your apartment.

Why?!

For money.

Hey, what are you wearing the shirt for? Jerry's shirt? You look like a...

Forget about my shirt! What about my apartment?

Hey, don't worry about it, huh? I got it under control.

- Come on. - Madison, come on.

Yeah, I sold your apartment and took the money.

Bought a housing wing as an investment.

- What? - Yo!

- Can I get my clothes back now? Thank you. - Sure.

Is this beautiful, huh? A real family neighborhood.

Well, this is it. Not bad, huh?

It's got a pool and everything.

This is your investment?!

Our first house! Where's the pool? Is it saltwater?

- Oh, let's find out. - Alright.

Now, hold it. An old custom.

Well, it's in moving condition.

Look at that fireplace.

Let's check out the rest of the house, huh?

- I got it through cheap, of course. - It's the going price of dirt.

Hey, wait till you see the kitchen, huh?

I hear it's a real selling point.

You hear? You haven't seen this thing yet?

Well, I kinda bought it sight unseen from a real estate agent named Buffy.

But you know, a few chance of curtains and this place will be beautiful.

Call me when you get it fixed up.

Allen, look!

It looks just like our waterfall.

Plastic.

Fresh water. I was hoping for...

Maybe, honey... I don't wanna have to put you through this

if it's gonna be too hard for you.

You could add salt.

Yeah. And you know, maybe we could be the all-American couple.

We'd better be. That's what Karl's looking for.

And what could be more American than a young couple in debt with their first fixer-upper.

Look. We'll make the deal stick, we'll get Bauer Produce back on its feet again. No problem.

- I haven't seen you like this in a long time. - Well, you gotta have a challenge. You gotta have something to do.

- It makes you happy? - Yes.

Then, it makes me happy and I do love it.

Remember, don't let anybody find out about, you know.

Keep up a good friend.

No problem. What does good friend mean?

Hello.

I rang the door bell and it fell off. So I came around back.

Hello. I'm Lois Needler, your next door neighbor.

Am I interrupting anything?

Yes, we were kissing.

Hello, Mrs. Needler. I'm Allen Bauer and this is my wife, Madison.

Yes, well, I'll be brief with you.

I am the president of the Better Neighborhood Society.

This is my card.

Oh, I can tell it has your name on it.

We would like you to join us. Our job is to keep our neighborhood secure.

And to, well, prevent what the last people did to this place.

Believe me, we took care of them.

In fact, we'd like to know what plans you have for this eye-sore.

We have many plans.

Yes, we're going to put salt in the pool. And I'm hoping for a lot more kissing.

Mrs. Needler, can I give you a call when we're more settled in?

Oh, yes. And if you'd like, I could keep an eye on the place for you.

An eye? I don't think I'd like that all.

Yes, well, I'll keep an eye on it just the same.

Thank you, Mrs. Needler.

("Whistle While You Work" from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

Oh, I know real clothes.

Smells great, hon.

- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. - And only you can prevent forest fires.

Oh, I love it when we talk television.

Now, you just drink your coffee and I'll get your cereal.

Oh! Did I make it wrong?

It's great. I just...

I'm a little excited about closing this deal with Karl today.

I'll just chew a cup of coffee when I get to the office.

I guess I'm not very much help in the kitchen.

No, honey. You're great. These things take time.

You know, you're terrific for trying.

I better go. I love you.

Allen, is this what being married is like?

You go off and I stay at home?

I don't like it, but I wanna do the right things.

You're gonna be just great.

I call you from the office.

I just love this thing.

Honeybun, if you get a chance, you go by and check that Bauer at her lot. Here's her address.

I love you, Puddin'.

Izmiz, come and get your milk, baby.

Herb!

Herb! Herb!

Hello. Mrs. Bauer? Mrs. Bauer?

Herb! Herb! There's a whale or something in the Bauers' pool!

- They're keeping wild animals! - Okay, honey.

Mrs. Bauer? Mrs. Bauer?

Shoo!

Yoo-hoo! Mrs. Bauer?

Cat! Shoo, shoo, shoo, shoo! Get! Get!

Shoo!

Mrs. ...

Anyone back here?

Good morning, Mrs. Needler.

Sorry, I didn't hear you. I was swimming.

Girl, if I looked like you, I would never apologize for anything.

I decided to drop by informally. Hope you don't mind.

- I'm Fern Hooten. - I don't mind if you, Fern Hooten, do you?

No, what I mean is, I hate to stand on ceremony.

Glad it was called a patio. If it bothers you, we can go inside.

So? How's the book look?

It's terrible! Terrible! You, what, you got rocket ships in the columns here?

You playing hangman in the corner?

Hey, I put every cent back into the business. I didn't expand it.

Yeah, you bought this office furniture, we got a sauna in the back here,

you got a Swedish masseuse on 24 hour call.

Executive works. Hey, we have a large executive core here.

We have one executive. You!

I'm large.

Alright, alright. I let things get a little out of hand, but you didn't help by disappearing.

I know, I know. I'm sorry. I'll figure this out.

Mrs. Stimler? The phone?

What?

The phone is ringing.

It's not my fault. The phones ring all the time.

- She's right. - She's right.

Hello, Bauer Produce. Oh, hello, Karl.

Yes, I know this is short notice but I arranged for an invitation for you and your brother to a black tie affair tonight.

Yeah, it's an hour long, not close to you. Allen? Allen, I wanna meet your wife.

- And bring your checkbook, son. This is a fundraiser. - Great!

Great? He asked us to bring our checkbook.

We got plenty of checks. As long as he doesn't cash them.

So, Karl wanted us to get to know each other.

Where you come from, Sugar?

Over there. That was me by the pool.

I mean originally.

Well, sort of East of here.The ocean.

Really?! The Hempfest? Ooh-la-la!

I grew up near Richmond, Virginia.

Closest thing I ever got to the ocean was dating guys in the Naval base in Northern.

Say, honey. Would you happen to have some juice or something?

Is frozen orange juice okay?

Fine.

Well, I just wanted to give feel for you folks, dumpling and I've done that.

Gotta go and get my body round.

Are you getting into someone?

I love your sense of humor.

Though I had my doubts, but you are a kick.

I'll let myself out. It's been an experience.

Alright, I can make this work.

I'll just... I'll just cut inventory.

- I love you, Allen. - I love you, honey.

Why, thank you, Mr. Bauer!

And I love you too.

- Can you see me? - You're inside the kitchen sink.

I'm in the kitchen si... Do me a favor. Don't run the garbage disposal while we're talking.

Now, look. You can't do this.

- Why? - Well, it's not human.

What if somebody saw?

But it's part of me.

There's some things that you're gonna have to change.

- Okay, I miss you. - I miss you too, honey. I'll be home soon.

And Karl invited us to dinner tonight.

I love you.

- Allen, are you alright? - I'm fine. I just.. hope nothing goes wrong.

I wish you had told me earlier that Fern had come by.

Well, I called you, but you seemed upset and I forgot.

But don't worry because tonight, I'm going to be so human that Karl will think we're just like any other married couple.

- Do you smell fish? - Oh, great. An aquarium.

Why do humans keep other animals in here?

Well, it's hard to explain. We love the ocean, but not everyone can see the creatures down there.

- So, we bring some of them up here to admire. - Oh, I see. It's nice.

But what if they don't wanna stay?

Well, Bauers like flowers. You gotta have them fresh and that's what we do.

That's what we have to have.

- Oh, good. Thank you. - Oh.

Allen. Madison.

- Glad to see you at the function, son. - More than happy to be here.

And Malady. Oh, my goodness. Fern said you were pretty. But I had no idea that you were this pretty.

- Why, I... - Keep your flabs down, Karl.

- Hi. - Pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Hooten.

- Fern, Sugar. - Fern just hates standing on patios!

Why don't we just go over here for a sec?

Boy, you sure do have a lot of fish here.

so, we got crawdads. All kinds of crustacean.

Say, how did you get on the aquariums board anyhow?

Well, I just bought myself on.

I tried to get on board the link of center for this field.

So I gave us out a bit of million dollars for research, and boom! All of a sudden, I'm hobnobby with a hoit'n loin!

Well, Karl. This place is fantastic. I've never seen anything like it.

Old lot of hay, wouldn't it, son, huh?

Well, yeah. It would.

Tell me, little lady. Do you like fish?

Oh, yes. Except for snailfish. I've never seen a more stuck-up fish.

You can't talk to one. Goodness knows I've tried.

Once I was foraging for kelp, one comes...

How large a contribution would the aquarium appreciate anyway?

We'll be back right after a second.

Last check.

- Did I do something wrong? - No, no. I just think you're trying too hard.

Why don't you just stay right here and I'll get us some dinner?

Okay.

Salty!

Salty seems to like you. But not that I can blame him. I mean, you are quite lovely.

Permit me to introduce myself. I'm Dr. Otto Benus.

- May I offer you my arm? Oh, cute. - I have my own, thank you.

I work with Salty. I've just received a grand from the aquarium.

A most generous grand to begin the most important and lucrative research of my career.

Really? What kind of research?

Well, suffice it to say that I'm going to make Salty famous.

The board thinks I'm going to be using electrodes and computers to enable mankind

to see how a dolphin experiences the world but I'm going to do much, much more than that.

- I've got big plans. - My Allen has big thumbs.

Is that a fact? Listen, would you like to see the top of the tank?

My laboratory is up there.

Madison? There you are. Let's go to dinner. Excuse me.

Oh, Salty. You do have talent.

And I'm gonna take it.

What are you touching?

- I don't know. - You don't...

Here. Put this on. It's a stethoscope.

NEVER TOUCH.. anything unless I tell you!

- You got that? - Got it.

I'm telling you. Good boy.

You know, I could ruin your career before it's even started.

Or I could make you quite famous.

- Like Sean Penn? - I suppose.

- But I don't wanna hit anybody. - Just turn on the light!

This is a model of a dolphin's brain.

Somewhere in there is a lobe

that allows the dolphin to send detailed pictures to one another.

Brain to brain.

Now what if man were able to do that?

That would mean the end of cable.

It would mean power.

Like empty-headed, little being power.

First, I intend to locate that lobe with these tiny little electrodes.

Then,...

Salty, get into the other tank!

Did I plan to remove that lobe and implant it in a human brain?

Think of it. A quarter of a million dolphin were killed each year to protect tuna catches.

They eat tuna.

Well, this human could tell the dolphins how to herd the tuna into the nets and eat not a one.

- Won't they starve? - Perhaps.

And if you take this lobe out of Salty's brain, now that won't hurt him?

What is a dolphin to you or you to a dolphin that you should wait for him, hmm?

Come in.

Madison? Hon? Madison? Where are you?

In the kitchen where I belong!

Madison, are you okay?

I was just watching a show on how to please husbands.

It's called "Leave it to Beaver" and it's very educational.

- Do you mind a personal question? - Not until I know what it is.

How are things going with Allen?

It's fine. He's very excited to be back at work with Freddie.

It takes up a lot of his time, but he's happy.

And you're not, are you?

Honey, you could use some help in the marriage department.

Forget the house! We'll remodel you!

- I'll make you my personal pair project. - You would do that for me?

- Grab your purse and let's go. - But what if Allen calls?

Sit down over there.

Lesson number one, equality. You wanna go out, you go out just like him.

And I'll tell you something else. You need to find something meaningful in your life.

Well, Allen says that this is meaningful.

Allen can't give you that. You see, it's different for women today.

When I was a girl, you wanted to grow up and marry a guy just like Daddy.

Now, you can grow up and be just like Daddy. A doctor, a lawyer.

If you wanna be a housewife, that's fine but it's your choice.

Are you what you always wanted to be?

Yes, dear. I'm very rich.

Now, come on! This is your life! You can do what you want!

I can? I can! I will!

- Can I drive? I watch a driving show all the time. - Oh, sure.

- Where are we going? - To the aquarium! It's important!

- Who taught you at driving school? - Mario Andretti!

We're not really supposed to be up here.

Salty!

Hey! What are you doing?!

Stop them!

Hey!

Oh, it caught my heel!

What are you doing here? How did you get up here?!

- Let go of her! - Who are you?

My husband is Karl Hooten and he is a member of the board of directors of this aquarium!

Mrs. Hooten?! You fool!

- I'm sorry. - Of course, he's sorry.

He, I thought she was going to fall in.

I didn't know. You get back to the lab! Go on now!

And you, make sure he gets back to the lab.

I'm terribly sorry, Mrs. Hooten.

Perhaps we can arrange at some other time convenient

to us both for her to fall in or something.

I'm glad to meet you. I'll be going.

You are gonna be more work than I thought.

I'm glad we came here. At least you'll get a little exercise coming down stairs, right?

Okay, honey.

- Herb, look. It's that Bauer couple. - Okay, honey.

So, Karl invited us to the country club. For anything, that means he wants to make the deal permanent.

So, I think we really did it.

Is there something wrong?

You've just been talking about business the whole night.

Oh, well, things have been going so well that there's been so much to tell.

I'm sorry. We'll talk about whatever you want.

Thanks.

I went to the aquarium today to talk to Salty the dolphin.

You shouldn't have done that. What if somebody saw you?

Fern told me that it's good to have something important to do and this is important.

He asked me to do something, but I don't know how to tell you.

Just tell me.

What if 2 people had known each other a long time

and something happened that separated them?

Like, maybe one felt the other one was dead?

What would you do if that happened to us?

I guess I'd try to phone you or send a telegram or something.

I don't get the point of all this.

Well, Salty didn't have a chance to tell anybody where he was going or when he'd be back.

I think I can help him.

I know. Why don't you tell him?

Are you crazy?

Herb! Herb! He just went under the table!

Maybe he's shy.

- Yes, more water, ma'am? - No. Thank you.

Was everything satisfactory?

It was delicious.

My husband will pay you when he comes back.

Certainly. Do take your time.

Herb! He went under the table and he still hasn't come up!

Look at what he's eating. And don't order that.

Boy, you really blew it this time!

Madison! Your skirt's split!

Excuse me. Might I have a wine list, please?

Thank you.

- Good night, Mrs. Needeler. - Good night, Mrs. Needeler.

Now, remember, we're the all-American couple, okay?

I'll do all the talking. To people, not to dolphins.

Ah! Come over here, son!

- Welcome to the club! - Thanks.

I can tell you there's not much to it, but there is.

Sure is. I love the smell of money in the afternoon.

They've got everything here.

I think I'll take Madison while you men talk business.

Good idea.

If there's anything that I can do for you, Mrs. Bauer, you just let me know, honey.

Mr. Hooten, that is so sweet of you.

Can you get the aquarium to release Salty the dolphin?

You're not a member of one of those animal cults, are you?

You know, he's a feeling creature. He's not a toy for doctors to play with.

So, anybody thirsty? I'm parched.

Yeah, I want one. Get me one!

We'll get you one, won't we, dear?

He'll get you one.

What were you doing over there?

Nothing. He asked if there was anything he could do for me.

I know. Though he asked, but that's not what he meant.

Why would he say something that he doesn't mean?

Well, he was being polite. That's the way humans are.

I mean, say, a friend of mine says: "Allen, how are you?"

And I got like, a thing in my tooth, and my cat died. I'm not gonna tell him.

- What would you say? - I'd say: "Fine, thanks. And you?"

- Why? - Because he's not really asking.

And I'm not really answering.

Then, why are you talking?

We are being polite! You have got to learn things like being polite.

I don't think I understand people.

Madison, forget about Salty the dolphin.

We need to save Bauer Produce. That's why we came back.

You have got to save Bauer Produce, I have to help Salty.

And furthermore, I am not June Cleaver. And I think the beeve has big teeth.

You know what you are? You're a...

This was just a test in the event of an actual emergency you would have...

noted because you're all intelligent people and I'm proud to be among you.

I salute you.

Why? Why is it so important to you?

When we first came back, you said it was good to have something to do. A challenge.

We were right.

Allen, dolphins mate for life. And Salty wants his mate to know that he's gonna be alright.

And that he'll be home soon.

He doesn't want her to die of a broken heart.

I have to find her and tell her.

Can't you just stick your fingers in a glass of water

and we can go back and apologize?

It doesn't work. I don't know where she is or if she's angry or confused.

What about us? What about what we tried to do here together.

Allen, we can only be together if there are two of us.

But if either one of us gives up an important piece of ourselves, the other one's gonna be alone.

Even if we are together.

You're going back there, aren't you?

Yes.

Well, I guess we don't have a hold on one another.

Allen, I will always be your wife.

We were married in a Neptune ceremony.

I know we were married, but what does it mean?

We're not doing to well together here.

Back on the island, I was getting real bored.

I didn't tell you because I didn't wanna upset you.

I was trying to be nice.

Is that like being polite?

I guess.

Not telling the truth to your mate.

Maybe I'll never fit in here.

Okay.

Madison! No, wait!

I didn't mean it! I didn't mean it!

Confidential tape number one.

I, Dr. Otto Benus, make this tape in order to prove my good intentions.

Should anyone question my use of the board's money in the way that it was intended,

to control the thoughts of another, I intend to do just that.

You horse, you ox, you zebra, you less than senseless thing!

I just thought I'd pick up some atmosphere and...

Just put the camera! Just...

Let us continue.

My first subject will be a lower order of mammal. Lower than my assistant.

Although, highly intelligent. He is commonly called the dolphin.

Phase one.

I shall obtain the trust of the animal by submitting him to my world through domination.

Making him submit to my world totally.

Let Salty into the tank.

That was great, boss! Right in the stomach!

Hello. Hello, Madison.

Hi, Freddie.

Yeah, yeah. I'm coming in, I'm coming in.

Yeah, yeah. No, I know I said that 3 days in a row, but this time, I mean it.

Yeah, I'm getting dressed. Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, gotta get on with the rest of my life. Bye.

Madison!

I missed you every second.

I'm sorry. I was such a jerk.

Allen, I found Salty's mate.

You should've seen her face when I told her that her mate was still alive.

I know how she felt.

But that's not even the best part.

She's going to have Salty's baby. He's going to be a father and he doesn't even know it.

How romantic.

Yeah.

You know, when I left, I felt that all I had to do was to find her and tell her that he was alright.

But now I see that we have to find a way to get them back together.

He has to be there at the birth.

Maybe Karl could tell the aquarium to let him go.

I don't know. I just got Karl over the country club incident.

Maybe they'll let Salty go in plenty of time.

But I have to be sure.

Salty is very special to me. He was there at my birth.

Okay. I'll make Karl find out how long they need Salty.

I promise. I love you.

Herb, I just heard something.

Okay, honey.

- I think I heard something over at the Bauers. - Okay, honey.

- Oh, no. You're not getting away. - Allen, no!

Allen, Al...

Herb! Herb! Call 911! He's killing her, he's drowning her!

You got it, honey.

Hurry up! They're around the back! This way!

There he is! There's the murderer!

Wait a minute. What's going on here?

Ask him where his wife is.

Is something wrong, officer?

Well, she looks pretty warm-blooded to me.

I don't know what the problem is, officer.

My wife and I are just going for a little swim.

Look, Mr. Bauer. We're sorry about the bother.

Let's go! False alarm.

I know something weird is going on with you people and I swear I'll find out!

Lady.

Otto is gonna do what?!

Harvey, something strange is going on here.

Look. He is definitely communicating with someone.

- But who? - I don't know.

Alright, alright. We'll just speed up the timetable and go directly to phase two.

- The one where we operate on his brain?! - I told you never to repeat that out loud!

You just don't know who's listening.

Allen.

Allen! Can you hear me?

Allen!

- Did you hear something? - What?

- I said did you hear something? - What?!

I said...

Fern! I have to talk to you.

What are you doing here, Madison?

It's about Salty. You've gotta make Karl let him go.

Sugar, that pretty near impossible.

Salty was captured for a million dollar research project.

The aquarium can't afford to lose that kind of money.

What with publicity. I know Karl won't do it.

But you said a woman should do what she believes in.

I'm sorry. I'm late for an appointment.

Madison! I guess I did get you started on this.

Any friend of yours is a friend of mine.

Thank you!

Besides, I look like Hell. What do you have in mind?

Well, I'll need a uniform.

Salty?

Salty! I'll get you out with the freight elevator.

Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on!

Okay, okay, okay, okay.

Salty!

I'll go get Salty.

We're not ready yet, are we? You deflated rubber duck!

Now, we're ready.

Harvey, call the guards.

Salty.

Come on. Swim hard, Salty. I know you can do it.

I know it's dangerous. You have to do it.

Yes! Nobody tortures Salty!

Busy little beaver, aren't we?

Oh, no. Oh, no, you don't.

Salty, let go!

Deliver this woman to the police and have her arrested.

What's going on?

Oh, Allen. It was so exciting.

Fern and I got tossed into the slammer on a 4-87.

Isn't that right, you lousy flatfoots?

- You're right, Mrs. Bauer. - You're right, Mrs. Bauer.

What's a 4-87?

Oh, grand theft. They got caught trying to steal a dolphin down at the aquarium.

You were arrested?!

Yeah, but Karl sprung us just before they gave us the chair.

Well, that's a relief.

Thanks for the crepes, Mrs. Bauer. They were really delicious, but we'd better get back down the precinct now.

- Oh, I'll walk you out. - No, no, no. We can find our way. Bye.

Thanks for coming by, fellas. Next time, bring your families.

Oh, Allen. Weren't they nice?

You know, you should get arrested sometimes. You can meet the nicest people in prison.

You want a crepe?

Yeah, I... No, Madison. How could you do this?

Well, I tried to reach you first, but I couldn't get through.

So, I went to Fern.

I don't know what to say.

I'm trying this time. I'm really trying.

I stuck my neck out, I made Karl find out how long they're gonna keep Salty at the aquarium, just like I promised.

Allen, that's not enough. You don't understand.

No, I don't.

Look, now, I'm gonna have to go and find Karl and explain this to him, so it doesn't blow the whole deal.

Thanks a lot.

Allen, Allen!

Allen!

And don't bother Mr. Hooten again!

Thanks.

How long has this been here?

Ever since they put it here.

Allen, we gotta have a talk.

Go ahead.

Mrs. Stimler, if you would excuse us, I'd like to have a private talk with my brother.

Oh, certainly, Mr. Bauer. I'll go find him for you. Would you excuse me, please?

Make it quick, Freddie. I'm very busy. What do you want?

I wanna talk about you. What's wrong with you? I heard you slept here last night.

It's not me. It's Madison. She's obsessed with Salty the dolphin.

Hey, hey. This is the woman that you gave up everything for, huh?

This is the woman who gave up everything she had for you.

So, she comes up here, she sees there's a little more to life than just swimming around, eating fish, and you can't deal with it.

I'll tell you, she's growing. You're the one with the problem.

I tried, alright? I tried, but we are just 2 incredibly different people that...

That's what makes it so much fun when you kiss her.

Oh, come on, Freddie.

Hey, have you forgotten how special she is, huh?

You got a one in a million here, brother. You...

You got a one in a billion!

Look, there are times when you expect her to support you 100% no matter what.

Well, you gotta show her the same support even if you don't understand it. She's your wife.

Where do you get this? Ann Landers?

No, that Oompa Wimpy.

- Oprah. Oprah Winfrey. - Yeah, whatever.

- You watch Oprah Winfrey? - Hey, she's a woman, isn't she?

Look, will you just listen to me? I'm serious.

Look at me. I never believed in anything.

Other than the fact that one day somehow, I'm gonna get a date with Anna White.

Hey, fish, woman, mermaid, you got somebody to share your life with.

Somebody to believe in right in front of you.

If you're gonna take fruits and vegetables over that, over Madison, then, you're the one that's got the problem, buddy.

Hi, honey.

- Allen, where were you? - I was at the aquarium.

- Really? - Yes, I'll explain, but first, there's something I have to tell you.

You've always been there for me, but I haven't always been there for you.

And I'm sorry.

- You're only human. - Right, and you're not.

And that may be the heart of my problem.

You see, I may not always understand what's important to you, like this Salty business.

But if you say it is important, that's enough for me.

I'm behind you 100%.

You're my wife.

- You'll help me get Salty? - You bet.

Oh, Allen, thank you. It's more than just the birth now.

I was wrong. Dr. Benus never intended to let Salty go. He wants to cut open his brain.

We have to get him right away.

Well, I think I found a way. That's why I spent the day at the aquarium.

Tell him that there's a hoist in the lab that goes through a skylight in the ceiling.

We'll bring a stretcher into the lab and he'll have to get into it.

Then, we'll just lower him into the truck.

Tell him.

Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on!

That bowel cracked too much attention to us.

When we get the experiment on Salty tomorrow, we can't wait.

Are you absolutely clear on how to prep Salty?

I don't know.

Okay, it looks like we're gonna have to do this tonight.

You stay here and get the stretcher into the lab as soon as the aquarium closes tonight.

I'm gonna see about getting us some help.

I love you.

- Who you talkin' to, honey? - No one.

Okay, I was trying to call Madison.

I got a message from her husband, but I haven't been able to reach them all day.

Now, I told you not to go around with people. They trouble.

I guess you just don't want me anymore.

Now why do you wanna start seeing things like that?

You know, things like that just tear me up.

I don't know. Let me help Madison. I think I know where she is.

That woman has changed you. Come here, Puddin'.

I'm gettin' a headache. A very bad headache! Gonna last a long time!

I'm going for a walk.

Alright, alright! Just don't use my name, honey.

Oh, sweetie!

That's it. Let's go.

Hi, Salty!

We're going out the skylight. Go! Go! Go on! Get ready!

Take that hat off.

Hey, it makes me look like an official fish delivery man.

Makes you look like a nerd.

- Hey! Don't push me! Don't push me! You should put your hat on! - Don't push me! Don't push me!

Give me that!

Hey! Give.. that's my hat!

- I don't care. - You can give me.. that.. I bought those, okay?

- Come on. Quit whinning. That is my hat! I... - It looks stupid.

Can I help you, gentlemen?

How you doin'? We're here on that delivery.

I'm not expecting any delivery tonight.

We got a rush delivery for Dr. Benus. We got his baby walrus.

I don't know anything about a walrus.

It's a big, furry creature. Looks a little something like this.

Okay, you know where you're going?

To the Devil, but I'd like to drop the walrus off first.

Baby walrus? I don't know what you're talking about.

Alert the harbor patrol.

Harvey, fetch my dart gun.

- I knew it! Salty's gone! - Look, the skylight's open!

Salty, take it easy.

That'll be quite enough, my dear!

Perhaps we should retire you from the dolphin rescue business...

Permanently!

Very clever.

Harvey, wait for me down in the laboratory.

Have a seat on the ledge, my dear.

Now!

No!

Oh, thank you!

Listen, you just take care of Salty. I have tapes. I'm taking them to the board.

If there's ever anything I can do for you.

- If you hear of a job? - Okay.

Where is that dart?

Oh, swell.

- Keep it going. That's it. - Okay, hold it right there.

I don't wanna hurt anyone.

You, get over there next to the guy with the nerd hat on.

I told you in the truck that was a nerdy cap!

- Alright, fine. Now, it's dirty cap, are you happy? - It's a dirty, nerdy cap.

- Hey! Hey! Let go of the fish! - Now, are you happy?

- No, no. - No, thank you.

I said let go of the fish!

Okay, get up there! Hurry!

- Is Salty okay? - Salty's fine. Get in the back with me. Freddie will drive.

Okay, pull!

- What's he saying? - He's saying he needs to go to the washroom.

Golly, you should've told me before we left.

Just keep wetting him down. If he dries out, he'll die.

Oh, be careful.

Freddie!

What's going on?

We got company!

Hang on!

Allen!

Here!

Allen, help me! Allen, help Salty!

- Oh, Allen! Allen, help me! Help me! - Yeah, yeah. Allen do this, Allen do that!

Allen, help Salty!

The gate's closed! I'm gonna have to back up and ram it!

No, no! Salty will be hurt!

Oh, shoot! There's another car coming!

It's Fern!

Go to the guardhouse and see if there's a key!

It's locked!

No problem! Back up! Back up!

Ow!

What the hell! There's a barrow! Ow!

Here!

- They're all dry. - So is Salty.

He needs water badly or he'll die.

Can we stop somewhere?

We'd be taking an awful risk.

Freddie! What's taking so long?!

I had to take the back roads! You wanna get caught?

Are you sure this is the way to shore?

I didn't wanna worry him, but I think we're lost.

Allen! You'd better get up here! I don't know where we are.

- What? - We're dead lost.

Allen, we've got to hurry. Salty's not gonna make it.

Okay, Madison, you come up front with me.

Don't you worry, Madison. We'll look after Salty. Come on.

Madison, can you sense where the ocean is? Can you tell me?

That way! Over there!

- How far? - I don't know. I can't tell on land.

It's okay. Get in.

It's dawn!

His mate's supposed to meet us here. This is it!

Hurry. It's awful dry.

- Okay, okay. Ready? Okay, got it? - Yeah. Come on, careful.

- Easy. You okay? Let's go. - Yup. - Yeah. Madison.

Lean around.

Alright.

- I don't see his mate. - Maybe she's lost. - Come on, let's hurry.

Good-bye, old friend.

He wants to thank you all.

I love you too.

Let's hurry, Madison. He's breathing pretty hard.

He's free!

He found his mate!

Well, it's done.

I guess you'll be going back to y... your island.

I don't understand a sake sakin' about why you have to go.

I'm gonna miss you! You're like my baby girl!

- Bye, little brother. - Bye, Freddie.

- Bye, Madison. - Bye, big brother.

Bye, Fern.

- I'm not goin' anywhere. - Well, that's okay.

- I don't wanna go. - What?

You're right, Madison. We have to be honest with each other.

I don't wanna go back. I will if you need it.

I like it here. I like to learn things.

I would miss Freddie and Fern so much.

I wanna stay too.

- Are you sure? It's not gonna be easy. - Yes.

Whatever it takes. We'll make it work.

Salty's comin' back!

Look!

She's already had the baby.

Way to go, Salty!

You're a family.

Families.

- How do mermaids have babies? - You'll see. You'll see.

Two different worlds

So much between us

Nothing could keep us apart

So now we've found the power of Venus

Heeding us straight in the hearts

When I'm with you, there's a little bit of Heaven

Shining through and I realize how lucky we are

We've got love

To keep us together

We've got love

From now to forever

I'd never live without you

Pass the day without you

Nothing on Earth could mean this much

We got love

We got love

We got love