Original subtitles

THEME SONG: I've got a special power that I'm

not afraid to use.

Come on, this is my adventure.

This is my fantasy.

It's all about living in the ocean being wild and free.

'Cause I'm no ordinary girl.

I'm from the deep blue underworld.

Land or sea, I've got the power if I just believe.

'Cause I'm no ordinary girl.

I'm from the deep blue underworld.

Land or sea, the world's my oyster, I'm the pearl.

No ordinary girl.

SOPHIE (OFFSCREEN): That was shorter than last time.

You're going backwards.

You're letting the water beat you.

I'm tired.

WILL (OFFSCREEN): Oh.

Well, maybe there's a tired divers category at the free

diving championships.

But I doubt it.

So, you gonna take a nap with the rest of the losers, or are

you gonna try and win this thing?

Good.

OK, 10 more seconds and then give me another length.

RIKKI (OFFSCREEN): I thought we'd go for a bunch of

different packages.

-Uh huh, yeah.

RIKKI (OFFSCREEN): It'd be a whole new customer base.

-Mm hmm, yeah.

-Stop yeah, yeahing me!

What do you think?

-Catering corporate functions.

It's our market.

It's where the dollars are.

It's where we should be.

-Great!

I'll get some advertising out then.

-You know, you're getting good at this business thing.

I'm gonna put the word out through my dad's contacts.

-Too easy.

BELLA (OFFSCREEN): I know a coach is supposed to be tough.

But the way that she was talking to Will was just mean.

-So what did you do?

-Well, I wanted to see how long she could hold her breath

underwater.

But I didn't.

I just walked away.

Don't know how he puts up with her.

-You did the right thing then.

-Mm, not necessarily.

-Hang on, you were the one telling Bella to stay away

from Will in the first place.

-That was before he found out she was a mermaid.

Now the best way to keep that secret is to make sure you're

right there beside him.

So I say follow your instincts.

-What instincts?

-The ones that are telling you to get close to him.

-But they're not.

They're just telling me that Sophie

shouldn't work him as hard.

-Are you sure?

-He doesn't see us as a thing and neither do I.

-Then get close to him to save him from the devil coach.

Whatever!

We need to keep an eye on him.

WILL (OFFSCREEN): You got me a corporate sponsor?

-Almost.

You just need to impress him when he

comes to see you train.

-But how would the head of an international dive suit

company even hear about me?

-I went to his office and told him.

-And he's interested?

-I told him where we're headed, that you're going to

be world champion, and this is his chance to get in on the

ground floor.

-Whoa!

[laughs]

-So now I'm going to get him to tomorrow's session, even if

I have to drag him there.

-Tomorrow?

I'm not ready.

-Yes.

You are.

-What if I'm a letdown?

-You won't be.

Just do what you do and he'll be blown away.

-Are you sure?

-I promise you.

-Thanks, Soph.

-You need to be totally focused.

Push it to the absolute limit.

Understood?

-Understood.

-And I'll be there the whole time.

-What about your work?

-Don't worry about that.

Leave Zane and everything else to me.

Just remember, focused.

-You read my mind.

-Actually, I need to leave early.

-Mm?

Who's the lucky guy?

-An international diving gear manufacturer.

-Romantic.

-It's a business meeting.

I'm trying to convince him to sponsor Will.

-Sponsor?

-He's a talented free diver.

Could be a champion one day.

-Well, I never stand in the way of a business deal.

-That is so cool.

[phone rings]

-Zane Bennett.

-Because I need tomorrow off too.

-What?

Yeah, we cater for corporate functions.

It's our specialty.

[whispers]

Tomorrow?

-Uh, I have to take this sponsor to see Will train.

-Uh, lunch tomorrow?

No problem at all.

-[inaudible].

-Uh, hey!

Um, uh yeah.

OK, my manager's not here at the moment.

But if you give me your details, I'll pass it on.

-Hey.

Is Will about?

-He's got training.

-He's always got training.

-And that's how you get to be good.

-But he should have other things going on in his life.

I mean, he can't be happy training all the time.

-Other things meaning you, I suppose?

-No, actually.

I just meant that he should have lots of things going on

in his life.

-I know what you meant.

And he's got lots going on.

He's going to be champion and it's my job to see he's got no

distractions.

-But it's his life.

You can't make all of the decisions for him.

-Well, I've made this one.

RIKKI (OFFSCREEN): Talent agency's booked

the whole place out?

Sure, we should be able to do that.

-I'm sure you will.

-I will?

-Yeah, I've got a prior commitment.

It's a business thing.

-Oh really?

And that's why your motorbike's out front?

-OK, so there's a bike rally involved.

But I'll be using the event to promote our new venture to

corporate honchos.

-Oh, you get a lot of those at dirt bike rallies, do you?

-A few.

-Right.

So I'm left to do everything.

And I see you've given Sophie the day off.

-Yes.

But I'm sure you'll find someone to help you out, so

it's all good.

-What?

You're finished already?

-Just taking a break.

-Well, you want to be a champion break

taker, you take breaks.

I hear you want to be a champion free diver, so dive.

And, as your guest coach, we do it my way or the highway.

-Guest coach?

-I know a little bit about spending time underwater,

don't you think?

-[sighs]

Thank you so much for helping today.

-No problem.

[inaudible]

the seafood salads are chilling, and so should you.

-I know, I know.

It's just that the whole thing's my baby and I need it

to be perfect.

[CHILDREN LAUGHING AND SHOUTING]

-What's the party?

-I'm sorry.

We're closed for a private function.

-Yes, we're it.

Cheryl's Junior Modeling and Talent Agency.

-Juniors?

CHILD 1 (OFFSCREEN): We're starving!

CHILD 2 (OFFSCREEN): And thirsty!

[children playing loudly]

-Uh, no!

-How long was that?

-I don't know.

-You didn't time it?

-Timing makes it so competitive.

-Well, it's a free diving competition to see who can

dive the deepest!

-Yeah, but you're competing against other people.

The way that you're training, you're

competing against the water.

-Because if I don't, it'll beat me.

-It's not trying to beat you!

Look, the, the, the water doesn't have to be your enemy.

It can be your friend.

It'll work with you if you let it.

-Is that mermaid philosophy?

-That it is.

[children playing loudly]

-Yep, and his phone's turned off!

-Well, the kids won't eat any of the food.

We don't eat anything we've never heard of!

-Well, maybe it's time they heard of eating

what they're given.

[knock at door]

-Hi.

How's everything going?

-Uh, actually they're a little peckish and they're wondering

where the entertainment is.

-Entertainment?

-Your advertisement does claim that you cater for all forms

of corporate events.

-Yeah.

-So, where's the clown?

Zane assured me there'd be one.

-A clown?

-Can you see what I mean?

-Kind of.

But wouldn't it be better if you showed me?

-Hello!

Public place.

-There won't be anyone here for ages.

-No, I don't know.

I don't know.

-Come on.

Show me how the expert does it.

-Are you insane?

-That is so incredible!

-Yeah, I am.

So you want to see how the experts do it?

SOPHIE (OFFSCREEN): Will?

Are you there?

-Uh, I'm coming!

SOPHIE (OFFSCREEN): Don't worry.

Keep training.

I'll bring him in.

-You all right?

-My sister's here!

-What?

You can't let her see me!

SOPHIE (OFFSCREEN): Hi, Rob.

This way.

-Uh, hey!

-He's in the pool now.

It's fantastic that you're open to sponsoring my brother.

ROB (OFFSCREEN): We'll see.

-Will, this is Rob Kent, the sponsor I was telling you

about.

-Uh, potential sponsor.

How you doing?

SOPHIE (OFFSCREEN): So Will, show him your potential.

-Not right now.

I'm, I'm pretty exhausted.

-Rob's a very busy man.

-Sorry.

Uh, but I need a break.

You, you've been pushing me pretty hard.

-And it's that kind of training that's gonna make him

a world champion.

-But we're not going to see any of it today?

SOPHIE (OFFSCREEN): Yes, we are.

Will, get in the pool.

Pushing it to the absolute limit, remember?

-I already have.

-A bit temperamental.

Elite athletes can be like that.

He'll be fine by tomorrow.

-But I won't be here.

Like you said, I'm busy.

-Rob!

Please!

Rob, wait!

He, he's just a bit--

CHILDREN (OFFSCREEN): [chanting]

We want chips!

We want candy!

We want chips!

We want candy!

[glass breaking]

CHILDREN (OFFSCREEN): We want chips!

We want candy!

We want chips!

We want candy!

We want chips!

We want candy!

-Where's the clown?

-Right here.

My dad used to wear this to my birthday parties.

OK, is everybody ready for a good time?

Yes!

CLEO (OFFSCREEN): Are you sure you're ready?

-Yes!

-Introducing the amazing, the fantabulous Rikko the Clown!

-Hi, guys!

I'm Rikki the Clown!

[sad trombone]

-Tough crowd.

-Bella!

You OK?

-Yeah.

Thank you so much.

-Sorry.

I should've been more careful.

-Do you really think you've blown your sponsorship?

-Could have.

But it was worth it to swim with you like that.

It's incredible the way you change.

It's magical.

-So I guess you've got to get back to Sophie

and sort things out.

Or you know, we could go somewhere else really private

to do some more swimming.

[music playing]

[squeak]

-I can dance better than that.

-OK well, uh, let's have some jokes then.

Knock, knock!

-We know who's there.

It's Lame-o the clown.

[laughter]

Who would like Rikko to sing a song?

-Who'd like Lame-o to get some talent?

[laughter]

-We were promised professional entertainment.

If this is the best you can do, we'll be leaving.

And I won't feel inclined to pay.

-Hey!

Let's see if we can get this in the clown's mouth!

[laughter]

-Ah, Rikki!

-[inaudible]

-Actually, maybe that's not such a bad idea.

-What?

-Who'd like Rikko to do some magic?

-Cleo, what?

-Yay!

[applause]

-Just do it.

-No, Cleo!

-Now prepare to be astounded by the Amazing Rikko!

Watch as the Amazing Rikko juggles water.

-Whoa!

[applause]

-Whoa!

[applause]

-And now prepare for Rikko's final trick.

What does Rikko the Clown do when she's thirsty?

-Whoo!

[cheers and applause]

-She's fantastic!

Does she have an agent?

Give her my card.

-One more trick.

-Sorry, guys.

Rikko's all tricked out.

-Juggle this!

[laughter]

-And another big round of applause

for the Amazing Rikko!

[applause and cheers]

-You speed underwater.

The depths you can dive to!

How long can you hold your breath for?

-Uh, I never tested it.

-It's so amazing to think you can just swim like that any

time you like.

-Yeah, it's pretty special.

-I-it must be so hard to have something that incredible and

not have anyone you can even talk to about it.

-Yeah, it's tough, all right.

-Well, I'm really glad you shared it with me.

It's the best thing I've ever done.

So, we'll do it again?

-Yeah.

Definitely.

-Where have you been?

-Just out.

-Getting a job, I hope!

Because you're going to need about four of them to make up

the money you just lost us!

-I'm sorry.

-There's a coincidence.

So am I!

I'm sorry I went to all that trouble only to be humiliated!

-You weren't humiliated.

-I promised him he was going to see a future champ.

Instead he saw a wimp who couldn't be bothered trying.

So where were you?

With Bella?

You're too tired to train, but you can hang out with her.

-We were training.

SOPHIE (OFFSCREEN): What would she know about diving?

-You'd be surprised.

-No, you're the one that's gonna be surprised.

There's something about her she doesn't want people to

see.

-Like what?

-She's cunning.

I told her you were busy, but she waited till I was gone.

-Well, I'm glad she did.

Training with her was fun.

-'Course it was!

It doesn't matter to her!

Let's have fun all the time.

Let's forget about everything I've given up for you so that,

so you can have this shot!

-That's, that's not what I meant.

-I hope not.

You've got a talent I could only dream about.

And I'm not gonna let you throw it all away.

-Hey!

Sorry I couldn't get back earlier, but I really kicked

some goals for us at the bike rally.

We are going to have bookings coming out our ears!

-Really?

Anyone over the age of six?

-Hey, it's your training buddy.

Just wondering if you have time for a

swim tomorrow morning?

-Tomorrow morning might be a bit of a problem.

Yeah, and the afternoon too.

-Later on the week then, I guess?

Oh.

Oh, no, no.

I, yeah, I understand.

No, the championships, you have to train for them.

But there's, there's no reason why your guest trainer can't

show up occasionally.

-Well, actually, um, that's probably not a great idea.

Um, I really need to focus.

You know, get in the zone?

-Oh, yeah right.

The zone.

And I guess it's Sophie's call who gets to be in

the zone with you.

-It has nothing to do with Sophie.

[door shuts]

-Look, I'll uh, I'll get back to you later.

Bye.

-Who was that?

-No one.

-There's no point in me being here, you putting in the

training, unless you're gonna put in the effort.

Now give me another 10 lengths.

-Hey.

-You look tired.

-Early morning training.

-Well, I guess that's life in the zone.

-So, are you doing anything?

-What happened to being focused?

-Doesn't mean we can't go for a swim for half an hour or so.

-[gasps]

That long?

-I'm sorry about that call yesterday.

But you've gotta know, I, I can't get you out of my head.

They way you fly through the water like it's part of you!

It's beautiful!

-Well maybe, maybe we could go get a coffee first and then we

could talk.

-I want to see you swim!

That's better than any talking.

-[laughs]

Yeah, but we could, we could get to know each other a bit

better.

-I know you're a mermaid!

How much more do I need to know?

-Yeah, but that's not all I am.

-Of course not.

But you've gotta admit, it is the most amazing part.

-I guess so.

-What's the problem?

-Um, you know, I think, I think you're right.

I think you should, you should focus on your training.

-I'm taking a break.

-No.

Not, not with me.

No, you should um, you should find Sophie.

She'll be wondering where you are.

-Sounds like you guys did well yesterday.

I'll have to go away more often.

-Oh!

I want full details of the bookings next time.

-The important thing is the event was a success.

Actually, I've got another booking for today and they

specifically asked for Rikko the Clown.

-Oh, really?

Well uh, unfortunately, it's, it's Rikko's day off.

We do however have a stand in.

So knock them dead, Zane-o.

[squeaks]

-What's happened?

-I told Will to stay away from me.

-I said to follow your instincts.

If they're telling you you don't want to

be around him, then--

-But that's not what they're telling you, are they?

-You guys were right.

I, I really like him.

-Then why tell him to back off?

-Because he doesn't like me.

I mean, he likes me, but not me, me.

He, he likes the mermaid, the one that he can swim with.

-Then you did the right thing.

-But he knows my secret!

I, I mean, I'm sure he won't tell anyone,

but how will we know?

-I guess we won't.

-I've made such a mess.

-Welcome to the club.

We've all told someone our secret, and we've all worried

about whether it was the right thing to do.

-Comes with being a mermaid.

The important thing to remember there though, is that

no matter how rotten we may feel, a mermaid always has a

way of making herself feel better.

-Swimming?

RIKKI (OFFSCREEN): Well, that's enough shopping.

I think we've just about earned ourselves a juice.

[clown horn honking]

[children shouting]

-On second thought, maybe we should try somewhere else.

[CHILDREN LAUGHING AND SHOUTING]

-[inaudible].

-Rikki!

THEME SONG: We've got to stick together, 'cause the best

things come in three.

I want it to last forever.

All the magic and fun at sea.

So come on, this is our adventure.

There's no telling where we'll go.

But all I want is just to live amongst the H2O.

'Cause I'm no ordinary girl.

I'm from the deep blue underworld.

Land or sea, I've got the power if I just believe.

'Cause I'm no ordinary girl.

I'm from the deep blue underworld.

Land or sea, the world's my oyster, I'm the pearl.

No ordinary girl.

Come along, it just gets better.

So much to do in just so little time. 'Cause it all

depends on whether you want to leave the land above behind.

'Cause I'm no ordinary girl.

I'm from the deep blue underworld.

Land or sea, the world's my oyster, I'm the pearl.

No ordinary girl.