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The ocean and the tides, they have brought you to

my side.

The ocean never lies, just the waves

and tonight.

The ocean and the tides.

When I was still in my crib, my father began to read the ancient Greek myths to

me.

He told me these stories behind my mother's back, of course.

He brought them all to life.

Warring families, capricious goddesses, violent serpent beasts.

Okay, so you might question whether they're wholesome stories for a toddler.

But he insisted it was his father's storytelling that turned him into a

classicist.

His students say he's a genius.

That may be so.

But those of us who know him better know that, well, he's got me to keep him

together.

Good morning. Good morning, James.

Professor?

So you're off for the holidays, Professor?

Oh, yes, of course. Unless you want to get together for some extra tuition or

some extra curricular activities?

No.

No, your results were excellent.

Angela, have a lovely holiday.

She likes you, Dad.

Angela? Yeah, duh.

Don't be silly.

My career's on the line as it is.

I don't know, Dad. She's pretty hot.

How old are you?

Dad? Yes?

Are you worried? Yes.

No.

Well, no, not really.

Except for Professor Ratcher. Everyone else is on board.

No, no, no, no, no. No, no, no.

This is preposterous.

Magic spells.

Unsubstantiated poppycock.

How can I justify the expenditure?

My dear Ratcher, this young man is the most distinguished academic this

university has seen in a generation. You're not American.

I hope you're right, Dad.

What are you going to do if they don't go for it?

Well, I guess we're going to have to go back to Connecticut.

You mean I'll go back to Connecticut to live with Grandma and Grandpa?

Just until I get another post.

So that's what your mother would have wanted, which is why we're not going to

let it happen.

Dr. Bradley, come in.

Dr. Bradley, you are aware of your very weak position as visiting Professor

Emeritus? Yes.

Yes, I am.

You don't have to remind me. And you are also aware that the last time we met,

you promised us that your database would be complete. I am aware of that,

gentlemen. I'm also aware... And are you also not aware that the university

grant is over budget?

Gentlemen, I promise you that what I'm working on is very, very real. It will

completely change our beliefs of the ancient Greeks. And if I may impress

you... Yes, yes, we know. And I've had enough.

Now, look, you must understand that if you... We have decided to give you the

summer to complete your paper. The summer to complete my paper?

Really? So, contrary to my opinion, two out of three of us seem willing to allow

you a little more rope to hang yourself.

I promise you that before the summer is over, I will complete my database and my

research will echo through the halls of classical studies and you all...

We'll be responsible.

You won't regret this.

I have a smashing summer.

So, till September, huh?

Well, I guess it could be worse.

Do you really think you can do it by then?

Oh, no, sweetheart. I'll give you my first shot. Professor Colter.

Serena.

Thomas, don't get the wrong idea.

We really do believe that you may have something here with your love spell

theory. Now, look here.

Why don't you go to my house in Greece?

I don't get there very often these days.

Take your daughter.

And use your time to finish your research. I'm sure you won't be sorry.

That's really very kind of you, Professor, but I don't know what to say.

Ow. Say yes. Yes. We'd love to. Thank you very much, Professor Coulter.

You know, I had a daughter once, Serena.

She, too, was very feisty.

You remind me of her a lot.

What are they doing?

Jumping from the bridge.

That's an age -old Oxford tradition.

Celebrate the coming of the summer.

Why? Why? Because it's fun.

It's spontaneous.

It's crazy.

Hey!

Get him!

Guys, what are you doing? What are you doing? Get off my dad!

No, no, no!

No, no, no! No, no, no!

No!

You don't understand!

He can't swim!

Are you okay, Dad? Yes.

You all right? I had a bag. No, that's... Pardon me.

Thank you. You sure you're okay? Uh -huh. You sure?

Sure. You're okay, right?

So we traveled to the small island of Spetses.

From then on, our lives would never be the same again.

I bet he's rich.

Look up there.

My dad hates water. This has got to be like a nightmare for him.

What happened to your hand?

The gorgona. She peed it off.

The what?

It's a snake -haired hydra. It's a dark mystical figure of the sea.

Are you okay, Dad?

America, are you sick of my fish?

It's not his fault. Give him a break.

A break? A break? I break his neck is what I break.

If you're sick of my fish one more time, I kick your ass, okay?

I'm sorry.

He can't swim!

What do you mean he can't swim? What are you talking about? What are you talking

about? He can't swim!

He can't swim!

Everybody can swim!

Go ahead!

Dad, where are you?

I made a gun! I made a gun! Dad! Dad!

I did it! You're okay!

I know.

I know. I promise.

This summer, I'll learn to swim.

Even if it kills me.

$100, please.

Excuse me?

$100.

Wait, you sick on my fish?

He

said

don't worry about the money. It's true. No problem. It's no problem. Have a

beautiful holiday.

Good afternoon.

Welcome to the... Mavros.

I love you.

I love you.

I love you.

I love you. I love you.

I love you.

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I love you. I love you.

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you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I

love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love

you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I

love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love

you. I love you. I love you.

I love you.

I love you.

I love you.

I

It wasn't me.

For the love of God.

That was me.

Come in.

This house has been closed for years.

It's perfect.

Well, um...

Are the bedrooms back that way? That is

delicious. Another?

No, no, no.

Thank you.

Come. I will show the bedroom.

Dad? What happened to Professor Colt's daughter?

First he mentioned her was when I was with you. You never spoke of her before.

What's that?

What does it say?

It's in Greek.

What we get, we throw away. What we don't get,

thank you, we keep.

And what does it mean?

I have no idea.

Dabo's bracelet.

I must have lost it along the way.

Don't turn up, honey. Check in there.

Sleep, sweet sleep, where it is.

Sweet sleep, are you sleeping?

away from her, let her eyelids not cut and adhere to each other, from

every place and every

house, and bring her thus to me.

Lady, if you go that way, you must be very careful.

Why? It is the code where Professor's daughter disappeared.

A long time ago, he asked us to treat the place with care and respect, so

go there.

If you do go, be careful what you wish for.

Baba, when's mama come back from vacation?

Soon, Dimitri, soon.

You okay?

I'm good.

But it's been four years.

Long time, eh?

The experience I've had even though For a while

I got well met You're just an illusion and a

nightmare

You

are a very nice woman.

Um, I'm not a woman, and how are you to be talking like that?

I'm old enough.

Who are you hiding from? No one.

Taimani is a bit of a busybody.

Oh, really?

Yes. She's a village matchmaker.

Really? Is that an official position here on the island?

Well, not really. It's not elected or anything.

Maybe it is.

By the women, I mean.

You won't need her help.

Excuse me?

Do you want to see the view from the lighthouse?

No. Want to take the boat out?

Uh, no.

Come over and watch the ocean.

Uh, no.

I'll see you later.

Bye. Bye.

Hello.

Hello, my dear.

Um, so tell me, Kimani, what do you think of my father? Your father?

Well, he's a very nice man.

Honey, you shouldn't have made yourself breakfast.

You good?

What?

Just wish.

Forget it.

Honey, remember now. You're in Greece.

You got a wish. Pray to the gods.

Your wish will come true.

But remember, you wish for an elephant.

Make sure you have a place to put it. I know, Dad.

So when would it actually be the best time to meet a god?

Well, that's a good question.

The best time for a human to meet a god or goddess would be at noon.

That's when the sun's at its highest and there are no shadows.

Everything is shimmering.

That's when the divisions between man and beast, they break down.

But I don't recommend it.

Why not?

Well, let's see. You could be blinded.

Or worse, turned into a tree.

Or a very delicious balanced breakfast, which I don't have.

Either way, an epiphany where you encounter a goddess or a god is pretty

dangerous business.

What if you were to bring them an offering?

Well, I don't think I recall encountering one literary reference

has ever turned down presents.

They do like presents.

You gonna finish that?

the Americans staying at old Professor Goulter's house, yes?

How did you know?

It's a small island.

Want me to wrap it for a present?

No, that's okay.

Listen,

Clemeni, my dad, he really needs to find a girlfriend or something.

Could you maybe help him with some romance, some love?

He's a bit young for me.

Dr. Bradley.

Bradley. It's Bradley.

Your daughter is very loose.

I'm sorry?

She runs around a lot.

Barthel. That would be another definition of loose.

Barthel. Yes, I understand.

What happened to your wife?

Well, she died.

I'm very sorry.

It was a couple of years ago.

I wasn't living with her at the time, but Serena was.

They were very close.

I invite you to the village party on Wednesday.

That's very dull. A kid's stuff doesn't really adhere well. It's about almost as

old as you are.

Don't touch that!

I'm sorry.

All right, all right. I'm terribly sorry. Bloody, come to the party and

your daughter with you. Okay.

I'd be happy to.

We both would love to attend. Thank you.

Good morning, Johnson.

While we dunk that.

What are you doing?

There was just a little... What are you wearing?

It's coulters.

I found them in the closet.

Why are you wearing that?

There's a party.

Clemente said that she invited us and thought it would be a good idea if I

you out. I didn't disagree.

We don't have to go. No, that's great.

Tell me, Dad.

In ancient Greek, how do you say makeover?

You're like a jacked -up monkey.

Don't eat these, okay?

I'm fine. I'm fine.

Hello, baby.

I'm Dimitri. I know.

I'm speaking to your father.

Hello. May I dance with your daughter?

Hey, you can't ask me, you know. Of course you can.

Well, thanks a lot, Dad.

Where's your dad?

He's in charge of fireworks tonight.

Thank you for coming to my wedding.

I don't see that every day.

That party was hot.

It was smoking.

She was on fire.

It was a disco inferno.

What? That was a song for your time.

thought that love was a sickness, and that if you caught it, it was dangerous,

and at best, it would make you go nuts.

Nuts? Dad, the way you were dancing tonight, that is nuts.

I mean, I didn't even know you had it in you.

Dad, can we do it again?

Good night, Dad.

Sleep tight, princess.

Nighty -night.

You don't want the bed bugs back?

Say hello to the fan. Dad, shut up. I'm trying to sleep, okay?

A sequencer? Yeah, well, I don't exactly know what it is. I think it has

something to do with the grammatic structure, though.

It requires some kind of irrational, emotional interpretation.

I'm just, I just, I don't know.

It's right there, but it's like veiled.

To be told, I think I'm a little over my head.

So, I'm going to Tanavica.

I really wish that you'd never got hold of those documents, Dad. They're ruining

us.

Honey, they're not ruining us, okay?

I'm ruining us.

There's a difference.

Okay.

Listen, when I said I was over my head, what I meant was that here I am trying

to decode love spells, and I'm probably the last guy in the world who should,

because I realized I don't think I've ever really been in love.

What about Mom?

Well, all right, I've been given that a lot of thought.

And while your mother was a wonderful woman and a fantastic mother, I think

I felt for her was a deep admiration and fear.

I was afraid of her a little bit.

Well, she could be intimidating, but you've never been in love, ever.

What?

What are you?

I mean, come on. What are you, 12 or something?

And a half.

And a half?

You're not in love, are you?

I mean, it wasn't that little boat boy.

Honey?

Hey now, what you got that makes you smile?

Hey now, can you see I'm like your star?

Feel like you're capable of anything.

So now, yes, I feel like I wanna be your star.

You're more than just a star. With a bit of a doubt.

Now I see why God acts the way he walks like he was something.

With your head high in the air, I'm a better lady watching you hide away.

And now you're nothing but a villain at least.

And now I'm just playing up on me.

I like to know things that I like to know.

So tell me all about it, baby.

Thank you.

Thank

you.

Now that I feel like that. I want to see.

I want to see. Oh, you're the moon and you're the

sun. You give me religion.

Now I feel like I got good. When you walk like you are something for your

You speak ancient Greek?

What else? It's the most nuanced, refined and most beautiful language ever

written. No one even knows it anymore.

Instantly, I thought she and my dad would get on great.

Me making a wish compelled her to me.

But she said I couldn't tell anyone about me.

That it was our secret.

True Greek has gone out of the window along with all the other important

procedures.

Like worshipping goddesses.

Tragically. And someone must have taught you something, or you wouldn't have

made me an offering. The person who taught me is someone who definitely

your language.

May I have the dean's office, please?

Rapture. Rapture.

This is Bendy.

Bradley. Thomas.

Really? Listen, it's impossible.

I'm not equipped, sir.

This is not going to work unless I get an extension.

No.

We offer them to all your softy top students. What, because they're paying

tuition? Is that it? At least they are paying.

All right, so I'll tell you what. Let me make it really easy for you, okay?

I quit, okay?

I resign.

Resign, eh?

Well, I'm sure the board will take your very serious offer into consideration.

Ooh, big words for a little man in a great big town with a comb over.

Whatever it is you think I am, I'm definitely not some pet.

Besides, I'm a vegetarian.

Listen, I really need your help.

You can't just show up and ask a goddess right out for help. It defies the laws

of gods and men.

And beasts.

Yes, and beasts.

What are you implying?

Oh, nothing. Nothing at all.

It was very brave what you did yesterday, just to jump in the water

Thank you.

I like you.

You have a keen mind and flashing eye.

Do you want to go swimming?

Hello. She's beautiful, isn't she?

Lovely.

Narrate. Seen him.

So how much do you know about them?

Well, they were amazing creatures, renowned for their elegance and

spirit.

Exquisite, aren't they?

You think so?

Well, sure.

Some of them had golden tails, even with jewels on them.

They were much sought after prize by the Titans.

The Nereids were also quite a handful.

Thanks, Dad.

Mourning for the soul. For my soul.

Mourning of the soul. Mourning.

Oh, baby, I could show you my rigging.

Oh, so hot. So hot. Oh,

yes.

Mama! Gorgona!

Gorgona, where?

Professor Coulter!

Coulter? The American!

Legend has it that whoever catches a Gorgona becomes very rich.

Yes, Mama. I want you to go to Coulter's house.

Find out what the Americans know.

Hi, Dimitri.

Hello, baby.

Hello, baby.

Honey,

I'm a little concerned about how much time you're spending alone.

Kettle? Black?

Seriously, now, Dimitri said he saw you swimming in a cove that even the locals

don't go in because the currents are so unpredictable?

Dad, Dimitri, she might just own business.

Look, I know you're a good swimmer, but do me a favor. Stay away from that cove,

at least while you're swimming alone.

Don't swim alone, which is the whole point. Dad, I wasn't alone today.

You weren't? No, I was with a new friend.

A grown -up.

Like you.

Really?

I want you to meet her.

I can't believe my daughter as well.

Dad, I know it sounds crazy, but it's different with her. It would be more

meeting a colleague.

She wouldn't be bored of your work. Because she's a classicist, too.

What, there's another classicist on the island?

Dad, she's a fluent speaker of ancient Greek.

You can't be fluent in a dead language.

Well, she is.

And the history, the mythology, she knows it as if it's from experience.

all so real to her, Dad.

Where'd you study?

I don't know.

You either are or you aren't a class assistant. It's nothing you do casually

natively. Dad, don't be such a snob.

Just meet her.

No. No.

No. No. Why can't you be heroic like the guys you study?

Then just get out.

You can't kick me out when I'm walking out. Fine.

All right.

See you later.

See you in the other room?

I don't know why I ever try and help you. You can't do anything to help

yourself. Seize the day, Dad.

Carpe diem.

Don't use Latin on me. Get out!

Excuse me, uh, miss, you haven't seen a little... Little perv!

Dad!

Dad!

Come on, wake up!

Serena! You okay?

No. Come on, come on, sit down. I must be losing my mind.

What exactly did you see?

Oh, God, what?

Um...

Nothing. Nothing at all. A bird, a fish, a person, what, Dad? Interesting.

Perhaps a combination thereof. It was a vision. A

beautiful vision, now. From work, from overwork.

You mean like... An ancient goddess with hair and eyes and

lungs outside of her body.

Really? Come on, Dad. We're in Greece, and it's noon.

Don't play me at my own logic.

Come on, Dad. It was probably just the sun or something, okay?

The sun.

It was the sun. Of course it's the sun. You have to... Thank you.

Thank you.

It was the sun.

And guess what, Dad? It's the perfect time for me to teach you how to swim,

okay? We're going to learn how to swim.

You can't stop breathing just because you're in the sea bed, all right? Uh

It's your breath, and that's what makes you float, okay? Okay. That's what makes

you float.

I got boogies.

Just lean back then, all right? Do you remember that song you sang to me when I

was a baby?

I don't know this one.

I'm not the kind of girl who gives up just like that.

Who is he? Who is that horrible man? The audacity of him. That horrible man

would happen to be my father, okay?

Sorry, did you say something? No, Dad, don't worry about it.

Under no circumstances will I meet him.

But he knows so much about your mythology.

My what?

Your story.

So you're saying he studied me?

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm saying.

Well, I have no need for mortal men.

And then I have to admit, I do miss being worshipped by them. He would

the ground you walk on.

Okay, so legend has it that mermaids can only grow legs at night.

I guess they're trapped between sea and earth in the same way they're caught

between being a godly creature and being human.

I guess it's pretty sad, huh?

How does that feel?

You bitch!

She said you're an intelligent mortal!

Well, you certainly don't live up to your description.

Your father... Your father said I could come over for

dinner and play.

What? Yes, I'm invited.

He thinks you need friends.

Oh, no.

Am I too early?

You're not supposed to be here.

You do not like Dimitri?

No.

I like Dimitri.

Bring your box, come in, but don't wake him, okay?

Thank you.

Married priceless jewels.

Priceless jewels.

Mama!

Chelsea from the 10 o 'clock.

What do we have here?

Chip said caca.

Try it.

Try a little bit of the...

Sheep's head, what was it? Kaka.

Kaka.

Would you like to try some? Oh, yeah, I'd love to, but... Sorry.

I'll get you another one.

So, Dad, what mortals have become immortal?

Other than the ones who have survived the sheep's head kaka.

Let me see.

Tithinos.

When Dawn asked for him to become immortal, she forgot to ask for him to

ageless. As a result, he became older and older and smaller and smaller until

couldn't really speak.

He could basically only chirp. He more or less turned into a cricket.

And then there is Dionysus and Ariadne.

He turned her into a constellation when she died.

In rare instances, there was Eno, who turned into a sea nymph in order to save

Odysseus from drowning. That was the rarest of instances. When immortals try

become mortal, there's always a poison or a tonic or some kind of elixir

involved.

Those instances, they're usually pretty dangerous.

Why?

If their intentions aren't pure, they could die.

Baba.

Good evening.

Good evening.

I'm here for the boy.

Dimitri, we must go fishing.

Good night.

Bye.

Lamb's head caca.

He was brought up on this as a boy.

Oh, gross.

Are you okay, Baba?

Shut up.

What did you find out?

They are very nice people.

Nice people?

Yes.

Come on. You make me sick.

The ocean and the tides, they have brought you

to my side.

The ocean never lies.

Welcome to my home.

Whoa. What's wrong?

You don't like it?

Oh, no, no, I love it. It's amazing.

Well, it does have its charms, but it can get quite lonely.

No, I wouldn't do that for you.

My dad needs help finishing his book. He needs, like, a translator.

You must help him finish it.

I thought you were trying to find him a lover.

Wasn't that your wish?

Not anymore.

Right now, it's his work that matters.

Otherwise, he and I are going to lose each other. What do you mean?

My grandparents, on my mother's side.

They want me to go live with them in Connecticut.

What are they like?

They're a -holes.

What's an a -hole?

It means they're not very nice.

Well, if all he needs is help with his work, because anything else would be a

disaster.

Just a translator.

You do realize that, right?

He and I are not compatible.

In fact, I'm pretty sure we don't even like each other. Thank you. He's going

be great. He's going to love you.

You said platonically, of course.

I haven't seen this book for ages.

Ow, sorry.

Oh.

Are you okay?

Just someone I haven't seen for a very long time.

Serena, I've got to talk.

You. Dad, this is Frankie.

You're Frankie.

Frankie? Frankie, meet my dad, Thomas.

Thomas, Frankie, Frankie, Thomas.

I'm sure we've met.

Dad, can I talk to you outside for a second? I'm certain I met your friend

before, if I'm not mistaken.

That's her.

She's the one from the cove. I thought I was having visions, but she was clearly

enacting some New Age goddess ritual.

No wonder she was embarrassed to be interrupted. I thought it was nuts.

Dad, calm down, okay? She's going to help you with your work.

How is... A neo -feminist proto -goddess who's being looney -tooned going to

help me with my work? Because people, they don't go in for true scholarship,

okay? They're just too busy bashing the patriarchy and then contending

themselves with lame translations of Sappho, okay? It's just like, what, find

your inner goddess? I should have wrote that. We met a fortune. Dad, will you

shut up and be polite?

Shut up and be polite?

But she's our guest, okay? And you're taking us out to dinner.

Yeah,

first we feast.

Then you worship me.

So,

Frankie,

you speak ancient Greek.

I find that ancient Greek has one of the most flexible verbal structures, or

systems, that is.

It's both active, passive, and a middle voice.

And it can actually imply motive.

Pretty impressive. Wouldn't you agree?

Yeah, the old verbs.

Yeah.

I love verbs like eat, talk, be polite.

What did she just say?

She just cited Stasicorus. She cited Stasicorus in defense of the Helen of

I can't believe you just cited Stasicorus.

Mavros.

I didn't know you worked here.

I'm mooning.

That's moon lighting.

Where's the tail?

Show me the tail!

Show me the tail!

I have no idea.

I'm sorry how it took me so long.

I'm sorry that was such a strange thing.

Oh, I'm terribly sorry.

Your grasp of the language was really impressive, I have to say. I was

completely... Where did you study?

Oh, my father is a professor.

And my mother is a mermaid.

Marine.

I'm marine.

Yeah. My mother is a marine. Marine. It's a curious combination.

But it seemed to work.

I mean, you really know a lot.

If you want to stop by any time, you know where we're at. And I would love to

show you my stuff.

Go over some...

things with you.

That's cool. Maybe we can have a fatigue.

No, it's probably not a good idea.

I guess her mom was a Marine, huh?

She really just slips off just like a ninja or something.

Hi.

Here.

You look lovely.

Oh, pardon me. I'm sorry. So what is this ancient text your daughter keeps

telling me about?

I can't imagine it would interest you very much.

Okay. Good night. No, I translate a kind of poetry.

Right now, anyway, it's kind of pieced together.

I adore poets.

I have such great love of words.

This island has had glorious poets.

Yeah, well, I don't actually write poetry. I kind of write about it, which

the kind of poetry, really.

Might I see it?

Yeah, sure.

It's fabulous.

It is actually very interesting. It's an ancient Greek love spell.

There's only this one section that I'm having a little bit of trouble with.

This was the section that I was having a little problem with.

When she stands, we shall not allow her to stand. When she sits, we shall not

allow her to sit.

When she sleeps, we shall not allow her...

We shall not allow her to

sleep.

We shall let her seek after me.

You have to listen to me. She has to go home.

I want to take her home. Maybe you can swim me home. I'm swimming already.

You're going home.

That's too bad. You're going.

You're going home.

Back to your cave, okay?

Gorgeous like that.

Even though you're in bed with a huge head.

The problem is, Thomas, I can't sleep until I just let you know how much I

love...

Dad, what are you doing?

Dad, Dad, Dad, stop it!

I'm trying to find a way to break the spell.

Dad,

you know when you read a spell to someone, it makes them fall in love with

Where does your friend live?

Not her.

She's not like other women, Dad. She's different. I know.

What's wrong?

Do you know I didn't sleep a wink all night long?

happened to me? I feel like I've been trapped.

No, it was a spell.

It was a love spell.

A love spell?

Well, no wonder I feel awful.

It's a sickness, you know.

So I've heard.

Why was he trying to catch me?

He didn't cast it on purpose.

He just wanted help translating it.

Well, that's out of the question, me helping him.

What if it doesn't wear off?

What are you saying now? I thought you wanted us to be together.

Yes, but not like that.

He's too weird.

You're too weird. I can't believe I'm even discussing this possibility with

I'm a goddess. He's immortal.

I'm not worried.

What if it doesn't wear off?

Serena. What is it?

I've been looking everywhere for her. Who? Your friend, Frankie. Who else?

fox.

She's not a fox, Dad.

That's a metaphor.

It doesn't matter. Just tell me where she is.

Dad, Frankie isn't even her real name.

She's not who you think she is.

All right, so she's got problems with honesty, okay? We all got issues.

It's a fact of life. Just do me a favor and tell me where she's at.

Dad, I really don't know how to tell you this. I'm just going to say it, okay?

Okay.

She's a mermaid.

Really? You're under the influence of one of your love spells.

You're in love with a fish.

That's amazing.

Do you remember down at the beach when you blacked out?

Yeah. You weren't hallucinating, Dad. That was her.

She's half fish, half woman.

She lives in a cave.

She can only grow legs at night.

Do me a favor and tell me where she's at.

Dad, come on.

Serena, for the first time in my life, I feel like I have a connection to

someone or something, and I feel it's mutual.

I really want to see her.

I don't care what she is.

You've got to tell me where I can find her, okay? So do me a favor and just

me where she's at.

She's at the cove.

Makes total sense.

I'm going to borrow your bike.

No, I'm not, because it's pink. That's lame. I'm going to use these.

They're too small, so I want you both, but I'm going to eat them.

Dad, wait. Love you.

The ocean and the tides, they have brought you to

my side.

Frankie, I love you.

The ocean never lies, just the way.

And tonight... I'm coming, honey!

I'll be right there!

Hold on, baby!

When the waves hit the...

The call of my heart.

Dear Professor Coulter, it has all been magical.

We love the island, and I felt welcome in your beautiful home.

So I'm saying thank you, for myself and my dad.

I found the riddle, what we catch we throw away, what we don't catch we keep.

I don't know whether I should have, but here's my answer.

The narrative. The narrative's the answer. Your daughter, I know she's

The last thing is, well, my dad will finish his book.

But do you think he could fix it with the department?

About giving him a little bit more time.

Love, Serena.

I call this meeting to a close. We will have a vote.

I vote against.

He has my support.

Little girl, you want sweetie?

Little girl, you want little box, nice little box for your little girly thing?

Brand new, you want that, no?

Go away!

You like antler, wing?

You like antler for sheep, sheep wing?

That's it.

Leave me alone!

Tell me what I want to go on, eh?

Go away! You don't want me to get upset, little girl?

Get out of here. I'm going to find you, Gorgona. I'm going to chop out all of

the diamonds, and then I'm going to be having fish kebab all night long.

Please. Americana.

No, no, no, no. No, no, no, no, no!

No!

Thank you. Ow.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Serena! What we catch, we throw away. What we don't catch, we keep. That's the

clue. It's the identical structure of every spell, every little brown piece of

paper, and every stupid little bottle is exactly the same. Listen, what we

catch, verb. We throw away, verb. What we don't catch, verb. We keep, verb.

spells are a catalyst to love.

Once you are in love, the real love starts.

Love is work.

It's not a sickness, as history led us to believe the Greeks believed. It's

rational. It's completely rational.

I'm in love with a fish.

That takes work, but I'm willing to do it because that is love. It's true love.

Serena?

I'm in love.

But I got to work, which is a verb.

I got to go.

Verb.

Honey.

Thank you.

So the spell, did it wear off?

It's been replaced.

By what?

By silly thoughts about the smallest things, like the curl of his hair just

above his eyebrow.

If you want to know, it's like swimming on a warm, cloudless day.

Where the sea's totally calm but you're rushing through the currents.

The moment you catch a mid -ocean wave and it takes you all the way to the

shore.

You've got a crush.

But that's the problem.

It's not okay.

How can we ever really be together?

He's a mortal. I'm a goddess.

You're pathetic.

One minute you wanted to be together.

The next we're too weird. We're too this. We're too that.

The decision is made.

It can never be.

Look, no one's perfect, okay?

It's about you and him.

You need each other.

What are you going to do? Stay in this cave your whole life?

Yes.

We do.

I see what you mean.

The answer to the million dollar question is verb.

I'm sorry, you got the answer wrong, and your consolation prize is going to have

to be a verb. May the two of you enjoy a lovely weekend for two, and may there

be a lot of verbing.

I can't believe it's still working.

Legend has it that an immortal who drinks from the well of life can kill

immortality and become mortal if her motives are pure.

And if they're not?

I will expire.

Disappear.

Die.

I love your father.

Don't tell me.

Verb? Right.

Noun.

Have a problem with that?

Yes. What is the problem?

They are good people.

Good people. And that is your excuse for wanting to make us rich? We're going to

be rich, Dimitri.

Rich! Rich!

Serena?

Come here, you little... Come here.

Get in there.

I'll deal with you later.

Hey, Gordona.

It's time for me to cut off your tail. Take the little girl to step back once

again.

And so, ladies and gentlemen, there it is, a catalog of conclusive proof using

the structure of rhyme and the specific sequencing of verb and pronoun as the

key to unlock the secrets of the ancient spells of Hippocrates.

This clearly depicts the ancient Greeks as a whimsical people, passionate

and filled with romantic thoughts.

They were a free people, free with their emotions, to express their passions.

So, that was pretty impressive.

They were a people who thrived on... Yes, it was.

This was not a culture that was based upon fear and demagoguery. They were a

free people.

Tell me, Donald, have I ever told you what lovely eyes you have?

Passionate and...

expressive of their romantic longings.

A civilization that thrived

on the values of humanity and, well, love.

If you like that sort of thing.

Every summer, we go back to the island.

The place has a life of its own.

In his book, my dad wasn't quite sure how he would footnote her.

I mean, she was his muse of inspiration.

Let's just say that there aren't many classicists out there who have done what

he has done.

A very cool discovery.

Before the summer is over, I will complete my database.

I love you.

I love

you.

And you know there's no doubt

When I look into your eyes

the times they have brought me to the side

the ocean never lies

just the rain

the time they have brought you to the side

the ocean never lies

just the waves and tonight

the ocean and the time