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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.

-Guys, I have a question.

Does my tail look big on this angle?

-Well, that depends on whether you're trying to fit into

jeans or not.

-[chuckles]

Bella, what's wrong?

-Sorry.

I was just thinking about Will.

I don't get him.

One minute, he's hot.

And the next minute, he's cold.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to--

-Didn't mean to what?

-I'm going on about Will.

And you and Zane--

-Me and Zane, nothing.

We've gone our separate ways, and it's fine.

-Uh, no one describes a breakup as fine.

-Why wouldn't it be?

I've got no cafe to worry about.

I've got no staff to worry about.

I am a homey mermaid.

-Yeah, I can see you.

It's coming.

It's, uh, banana, right?

Oh, no, no, no.

You stupid piece of junk.

Stop!

-What did that poor blender ever do to you?

-It's broken.

I'm sending it back to the shop.

[blender stops]

-Maybe I can lend a hand.

-OK.

Everyone, listen up.

This is Sophie.

She knows how this place runs.

And she is the new manager.

-New manager?

-Yeah.

So all star staff go through her from now on.

I'll be out there.

-I've got it covered.

Zane, thanks.

-Um, no, that was meant to be mango.

-Your mind's not on the job.

That was your last shift.

Sorry about that.

-That was awesome.

-I'll get you a fresh one.

-Hey, can I ask you something?

-Do you mind?

-No.

-Hey, I thought you'd spent your allowance.

-Now that I'm working, what I do with my money is none of

your business.

-You have a job?

-Mm-hmm.

At the cafe.

The new manager there said I have a great future.

CLOE [OFFSCREEN]: Unbelievable

BELLA [OFFSCREEN]: Oh, I agree.

CLOE [OFFSCREEN]: It's completely--

BELLA [OFFSCREEN]: Rikki.

-It just--

it just doesn't make sense.

-All the girls in the world he could choose.

-He picks her.

-And Rikki's been gone, what?

5 minutes?

-Oh, it's all right, honestly.

Zane can hire whoever he wants.

-Hey, guys.

-You can't be serious.

-Well, no.

I just won't step foot in there.

That's all.

-Well, maybe we should all stop.

The band can find other places to gig.

-No, please don't change your lives just because

Zane and I broke up.

-Aw, I'm meant to be down there now for a sound check.

-Watch your back.

-OK.

Does someone want to tell me what's going on?

-Your sister's the new manager of the cafe.

-I want the staff to help me with a total

makeover of this place.

I'm not here to make friends.

If someone can't give me 100%, they're out.

-You can count on me.

200%.

-Hmm.

I'm not so sure about the rest of the staff though.

-I'll keep an eye on them for you.

-Let me show you the ropes, and you'll go far.

Over there, I think.

And after that, the toilets will need a good cleaning.

-Sure.

-What on earth is going on?

-Well, I don't know.

But this sure ain't rock and roll.

-Don't touch that.

Sophie's making some style changes.

-Well, they don't leave much room for us on stage.

-Is there a problem here?

-Yeah.

The, uh, new look doesn't really suit our music.

-In what way?

-What was wrong with the old set up?

-Yeah, what's all this junk for?

-Zane has given me the authority to revamp this

place, and not a moment too soon.

I'm going for a tropical beach home type feel.

-I love it.

-Hey, girls.

For you.

I like the new look.

And you look great up there.

-I hope so.

What's that smell?

-Uh, must be the flower.

-[sneeze]

-Bless you.

[music playing]

-[SINGING] I wanted to be like everyone.

But nobody understands me like you.

[sneeze]

[music stops]

-Uh, sorry, guys.

Let me try that again.

-One, two, three.

-Always wear gloves when preparing juices.

There are three speeds on this blender.

Never use the top one.

Kim, are you paying attention?

-Yeah.

[music playing]

-[SINGING] I wanted to be like everyone.

But nobody understands me like you.

So work it out.

[sneeze]

[music stops]

-I'm going to take five.

-Your eyes are all puffy.

-Yeah, I think it's hay fever.

Thanks but no fever.

-I'll get rid of this.

-Sorry, guys.

Can we try that song again?

[music playing]

-[SINGING] I wanted to be like everyone.

-Sophie wants the volume turned down.

[music stops]

-But we're sound checking.

There's no point.

-Turned down.

-I don't think so.

Let's do our encore number.

[music playing]

-[SINGING] I'm the kind of girl, when I'm looking at you

further than your mind can see.

I'm the kind of girl, got to make it happen today.

[sneeze]

I don't need a hand when you're hitting zero.

I can do it all myself.

Heard about your plans.

Think I'm going solo, hey.

[sneeze]

So I'll make it easy.

[sneeze]

-Is this supposed to happen?

-Somehow, I turned all the drinks into jelly.

[sneeze]

-This is a disaster.

I've lost control.

-So normally when you sneeze, you don't--

-Turn everything into jelly?

No, it's a first.

-Well, on the upside, I think you may have just created a

new dessert.

-It's got to be those flowers you're allergic to.

-Or to Sophie.

-You should see someone about it.

-Well, I can't exactly got to a doc--

[sneeze]

-Bless you.

-Go to a doctor and tell him that my mermaid magic powers

are playing up, can I?

-True.

-We'll get rid of those flowers, and you'll be fine.

-[sneeze]

[groans]

-It's all right.

We are going to help you.

-Today's takings.

-Well, you've had a big day.

And the place certainly looks different too.

-I made a few changes.

I hope you don't mind.

What?

-Um, I'm glad you're here.

CLOE [OFFSCREEN]: Ta-da!

-Ah, this looks wonderful.

Sertori family secret recipe.

-Of course.

-I've lost my appetite.

-But it's your favorite.

-It used to be.

-Well, what's changed?

-Did anyone see Cleo wash her hands?

In fact, does anyone ever see Cleo wash her hands?

-Of course I do.

This is ridiculous.

-Is it, when up to a million germs can be shared through

bad hygiene?

-You never had a problem with my cooking before.

-That was before I became a food professional at the cafe.

Sophie says hygienic food handling is

our number one priority.

-Well, if you knew what Sophie was really like, you wouldn't

be following her around in the first place.

-What do you know?

-A lot more than you.

-Sophie manages a successful cafe.

You just feed dolphins smelly pieces of fish.

-[laughs]

I'd rather work with smelly fish all day than--

-Girls!

For once, I'd like to enjoy a meal in peace.

Sit down and eat.

-No way.

[bell ringing]

-I can't live like this.

Kim's on a power trip, Sophie style.

-Hey, sneezy.

-Shh.

I haven't-- you know-- in at least 12 hours.

-Wow, maybe you are just allergic to Sophie.

-Maybe we all are.

-What are we?

-Oh, nothing.

I was just telling the girls that my sneezing is completely

under control.

-Water is one of the few substances that actually

increases in size as it cools.

Today, we'll be measuring how much expansion takes place.

[sniffling]

-You OK?

-Yeah, just testing.

-Measure the volume of water in your beakers, pour it into

the vacuum flask, and compare that to the increase of volume

as it freezes.

-I told you there was nothing to worry about.

[sniffling]

-Incoming.

[sneeze]

-What on earth is going on?

All right.

OK.

Who's responsible for this?

-Um.

-Uh, I am.

Sorry.

I guess it was supposed to be a joke.

-Right.

-Not funny.

Clean it up.

-Bella.

-I don't get it.

There were no flowers this time.

-There must be something else setting it off.

-But if I don't fix it soon, I can't go to school.

I can't go out.

I can't do anything.

I might not be normal again.

-Don't worry about it.

We'll help you work it out.

Won't we, Rikki?

-Yeah.

Well, maybe you can just live in one of those

little plastic bubbles?

-And what about the band?

It's not their fault that we're going to lose the gig.

-Well, you're not going to.

-How?

-Because.

-Because?

-Because we're going to get you a stand-in.

That's what you need, someone to step in until we figure all

of this out.

-Like who?

-Well it's got to be someone who knows the band and all the

songs and a close friend, someone that you can trust to

step down once you're better.

-Someone like--

-No way.

No way!

[music playing]

-One, two, three, four.

-[SINGING BADLY] Try to be like everybody else, but

nobody understands me like you do.

-OK, OK.

Stop.

That's, uh--

just stop.

-How did I go?

I'm a little, like, oh, rusty.

-You sounded like a cat, dying painfully.

Isn't the idea to entertain the customers, not to make

their ears bleed?

-Kim, with my close and personal attention, your

sister is going to be carving up the stage in no time.

-Straight up, how did I go?

-Baby face, you're the best shot this band has.

-So Bella seems to be all right for a while, and then

something happens, which--

[sneeze]

--sets her off again.

-And it started at the cafe.

-You say Sophie's been making some style alterations?

-If you call palm trees and Frangipani style.

-Well, if it started there, you have to be

allergic to one of those.

-But there weren't any flowers in the classroom.

-But if there was a window open, it could have been

something in the school garden.

-So we find out which plant sets you off at the cafe.

We get rid of it, and then you're cured.

-I am willing to try anything at this point.

-All right.

Let's do it.

-Why don't you wait here?

We'll let you know what happens.

I can't hide from Zane for the rest of my life.

-Who says you have to?

[sneeze]

-Lovely to see you.

Kim will take your order.

-Bella is sick, but I have discovered a very talented

replacement.

-No way.

Kim's already warned me about her.

-Aw, just give her a go.

Honestly, you'll be surprised.

And the audience will love her.

-OK.

But if I don't like her, then you're all

out of here for good.

-Hey, baby cakes.

You're going to be a star.

-You really think this is a good idea?

-Yes, absolutely.

Now just one quick thing about the wardrobe.

Basically, just wear something short and tight.

-Short and tight.

OK.

-Kim, we need some drinks over here.

-Um, I think--

-I'm not asking you to think.

-All right.

We'll check the pot plants first, then the decorations.

-Thanks, Will.

You've been so good through all this.

[sneeze]

[sneeze]

-Faster, Kim.

100%, remember?

I thought you were sick.

-Here's your juice.

[sneeze]

[gasp]

-You idiot!

I told you not to use the top speed!

-But I didn't!

-You're fired.

Get out of my sight.

You better play well tonight, or you're out too.

-We've got no choice.

[wolf whistle]

[feedback]

[sneeze]

[applause, whistling]

-Hi, everyone.

Welcome to Rikki's.

I'm going to sing you a little song.

MAN [OFFSCREEN]: Forget the song.

How about some cartwheels?

-In a minute.

[sneeze]

-I figured it out.

-What?

-The sneezing.

Here, soap.

No offense, but take a shower.

And no more of that aftershave.

-What is she doing here?

I'll tell her to leave.

-No, no.

No.

Leave Rikki alone.

What's in your hair?

We're trying to look professional here.

-You mean it was me all along?

-Who are you trying to impress anyway?

It turns out Will's aftershave has some kind of extract,

which may smell good but isn't very mermaid friendly.

I smelled it at the shed.

It made me sneeze as well.

I guess you're just more sensitive to it.

[feedback]

-One, two.

-I can--

-Please.

-Hello, everyone.

Thank you for coming.

Uh, we would like to play you some of our

songs, if you like.

[music playing]

-[SINGING] I wanted to be like everyone, but nobody

understands me like you.

So work it out.

'Cause when you're around, I feel like this.

Maybe it's just you make me crazy.

I'll work it out.

I don't need no sympathy.

Baby, I worked it out.

'Cause it's real when you see me.

Only you can free me.

Or I'm here by myself.

And it feels like it could be.

Should be all that really matters.

I'm ready to fly with you.

[applause]

-So, are you going to get another job?

-I've been thinking.

There are employees in the world, like you.

And then there are people suited to do bigger things.

I'm not going to take another job unless I'm the boss.

-That was a terrifying thought.

[laughing]

-Hey, um, I got you a little something to thank

you for your help.

-Aftershave.

Thanks.

But I should be the one making it up to you.

-The part that I don't get is why the smell was only

affecting me.

I mean, the others were around you too.

-Um, yeah.

That might be because when we're in the same room, you're

always the person I stand closest to.

-What did we miss?

-We just testing for mermaid allergies.

-OK.

What do you think?

-Perfect.

-Very nice.

-Ah.

-Rikki?

-Ah.

[sneeze]

-Uh, I'll wash this off.

-I don't feel a thing.

-Me neither.

I just figured he could do with some payback.

-Oh.

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 t 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.