03x24 - Too Close for Comfort

[bunniefuu]

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.

-What are we doing
for the holidays?

-Resting.

-No, I mean, where
are we going?

All my friends are
going skiing.

-I don't know about that.

-But we haven't been on a
proper holiday in ages.

-Things are a bit tough in the
fishing game at the moment.

Catches aren't what
they used to be.

I might have to put
a few guys off.

-We are the only people I know
who never go anywhere.

-They're expensive, Kim.

-How about I give Auntie
Val a call.

You could go stay there.

-No, I mean a proper holiday,
one with plane trips and

luxury hotels.

-Well, I suppose it wouldn't
hurt to price one.

-I do have some money
in the bank.

-Oh, thanks darling, but
it's my responsibility.

I might look for a second
job, take up the slack.

-Good thinking.

-I know the marine park are
hiring at the moment.

-And this is one of my
first ever finds.

-A fish?

-It's a pholidophorus--

interesting, but common.

Oh, and this is my favorite.

It's a fossilized
[inaudible]--

very rare and very expensive.

Are you sure you're interested
in this?

-Yeah, what were you saying?

-Well, maybe you could tell
me something about

what you like to do.

I know you like singing.

-Well yeah-- what, do you want
to write a song together?

-I--

I don't know much about music.

-I'll help you.

It'll be something we
can do together.

OK, so what should our
song be about?

-The sea.

-Well, we could write a love
song kind of a thing.

-I think the sea would
be better.

I mean, no one ever
writes about that.

-True, OK, so what do we
know about the sea?

-It's big.

-Anything else?

-It's full of fish
and it's salty.

-Yeah, but-- well, how
do you feel about it?

-I mean, I like being in it.

I just don't talk about it.

-Well, that's kind of the
point of writing a song.

You try to express something
personal.

-I hadn't really thought
about it like that.

What about sea shells?

I like how they're hard
and protective.

And you never know what you're
going to find inside one.

-Yeah, that's good.

-So what's happening
with Will?

-Everything between
us is perfect.

-Oh, lucky you.

-Considering there's so much
that we don't know about each

other.

-It's more interesting
that way.

-Yeah, I'm not sure that we have
all that much in common.

Is that a problem?

-No, you don't have to think
the same on everything.

-Yeah.

-I've got to show you the new
trick I taught Ronnie.

-Hmm, spend the day watching a
dolphin do tricks or shopping

for new shoes--

sorry, I think Ronnie
misses out.

-Well, I'll have you know that
my audience figures are up,

and Ronnie's show is the most
popular exhibit now.

-Is that your dad?

-Dad, what are you doing here?

-I took your advice.

I have an interview
for a new job.

-Really?

That's great.

-Doing what?

-Customer service-- it's only
part-time, but I thought I'd

try something different
for a change.

-I've got to go meet the
guys from the band.

-Already?

-Well, we have band
things to discuss.

-So I guess I'd better
leave you to it then.

-Yeah-- you're so
understanding.

That's another reason
I like you so much.

-Uh huh.

-See ya.

-Hey, I see you and Bella
are pretty solid now.

-Yeah, what of it?

-Nothing--

it's good.

No, really, I'm pleased by it.

-OK.

-And you're happy about her
being alone with the band?

-Why wouldn't I be?

-No reason--

just, ah, don't make the
same mistakes I did.

-What, I'm supposed to
take advice from you?

-See, I didn't take
enough interest in

Rikki, in her life.

Girls like to be the center
of attention.

-And anyone that gives me
trouble, I shall cut their

hand off just like I lost my
hand to that great shark.

What are you looking at?

I don't like small girls.

I throw them overboard.

So you think you can put it over
on Captain Don, do you?

You're nothing but a bunch of
yellow-bellied cowards.

If any of you make so much as a
move of a hair on your body,

I'll skin you alive.

I just need to have me a quick
word with this fetching wench

over here.

-You're a pirate.

-I'm no scurvy pirate, lass.

I'm the captain--

Captain Don.

-You're going to be a pirate
captain in front of people?

-What do you think?

Am I scary enough?

-Ah, well maybe tone it
down a little bit.

I think the kids
are frightened.

-They know I'm just
pretending.

They're having fun.

-Are you sure?

We don't want to be getting
complaints from their parents.

-Just relax--

kids love this kind of thing.

They won't forget Captain
Don in a hurry.

Well, OK--

I'll tone it down a little.

-Thanks, dad.

-You mealy-mouthed, limp-wristed
sons of bank

tellers, you're not worth the
pot of lard, the lot of you.

How's about I tie you to the
mast and let the gulls pick

out your eyeballs?

-Yes, yes, yes.

-What are you doing here?

-I couldn't resist.

-What did you think of
the new song, dude?

-Oh, great stuff, yeah.

I really liked the little
rhythm bit with the

drums and the bass.

-Thanks.

-Although I'm not sure about the
bit at the end-- you know,

where it fades out.

-Yeah, that was my idea.

-I thought the keyboards were
a bit loud there, too.

I mean, you starting
to drown Bella out.

-Well, maybe Bella should
sing a bit louder.

-Well, what if you didn't play
in that part at all?

-What if you didn't make stupid
comments, you banana?

-We can talk about this later.

I need to get some air.

-Well done.

-You really like it?

-Yeah, you and your flips are
going to have the audience on

the edge of their seat.

They'll be coming up
to get in already.

-Dolphin pool right this
way-- the spectacular

show is about to start.

MALE SPEAKER [ON PA]: Ladies and
gentlemen, boys and girls,

don't miss our brand new
pirate adventure

with Captain Don.

-Your time has come,
you bilge rats.

You'll soon be moving
over to the plank.

It be nearing your time to go
pay yourself a visit to Davey

Jones' locker.

I got no time for lily-livered
land lovers.

You'll be feeding the fish.

For I am the captain
of this ship.

And anyone who argues will be
hung, drawn, and quartered.

-Look, a mermaid.

-Who are you yapping
at, me hardy?

-There's a mermaid
in the water.

-Arr, you've got a good
imagination, matey.

Now, which one of you mangy
kids can tell me where the

doubloons are?

-This is great.

DON [OFFSCREEN]: Come
on down here, boy.

-You OK?

-Yeah, it's nothing.

I just had a hard day at work.

-Arr, if you weren't such a
fine looking lass I'd be

saying you're suffering
from scurvy.

-I love it when you
talk pirate.

-Ahh, you wanton wench.

-Ah, dad, shouldn't
you be getting

to work on the trawler?

-Anything happen about
our holiday, dad?

-I'm working on it,
sweetheart.

You just need to be
a bit patient.

-Well, can't you work harder?

-Dad's not a machine, Kim.

-Does anyone here actually
care about my feelings?

-We don't need an expensive
holiday.

I think that working at the
marine park is-- is too hard

for your dad.

-Actually, I love it.

It's such a relief
from fishing.

Well, I'm off to the trawler.

-I hope you get a
big catch today.

-Me too.

-I kind of feel like
going out.

What do you reckon?

-Maybe you should
rest your voice.

-Yeah, sure-- this is me
you're talking to.

-No, I mean it.

You don't want to strain it.

-Oh, that isn't going
to happen.

Trust me, I've been doing
this for a while.

-Well, it's just that you
sounded a bit raw with your

high notes.

-I did?

-Yeah, I don't know if it was
sharp or flat, but it was, you

know, rough.

-Right.

-Have you ever thought about
doing more acoustic stuff?

-Well, I'm not really
sure that that

suits the band's image.

-Yeah, have you ever thought
about joining another band?

-Why?

-That Nate guy--

you're so much more talented
than he is.

You should be the
one in charge.

-Kim, don't--

dad's exhausted.

He got home at 4:00 AM.

-He needs to get to his new
job at the marine park.

-Dad shouldn't be working two
jobs, Kim, just so that you

can have a holiday.

-You don't want him
at work, do you?

Admit it, you can't stand
the competition.

-I've got to go.

Make sure you let him sleep.

-Yeah.

-Hey, what's up?

-Mm, my dad.

-How is the old pirate?

-Snoring--

he's working two jobs.

-If he's so tired, why doesn't
he give it up?

-Because he likes it.

-Isn't that a good thing?

-The pirate ship is right next
door to the dolphin show.

And I know it sounds really
mean, but no one came to my

dolphin show yesterday.

I taught Ronnie all
these new tricks.

And he did them to an empty
house, because everybody was

watching Captain Don.

-That kind of sounds
like Will.

I tried to include
him in my music.

And suddenly, he's an expert.

-Ooh, do I detect the first
fight coming on?

-No, it'll be fine.

-You'll both be fine.

-Cleo, over here.

Sorry, I don't think
I've woken up yet.

-You know, maybe you should--

-Great news--

I've been promoted.

-You're not going to be
a pirate anymore.

-No, too right I am.

They've even given me a crew.

-Great.

-Hey guys, sorry I'm late.

Don't you want to start?

-Uh, we've just had
a band meeting.

-Without me?

-Well, it was about
you, or more

precisely, your boyfriend.

-Oh.

-We think he should keep his
opinions to himself.

-Oh, look, he didn't mean
anything by it.

-Well, we think that boyfriends
shouldn't be

present at band rehearsal.

-Well, that's a bit unfair,
isn't it, considering none of

you have boyfriends
or girlfriends.

-Well, we just think he should
keep his mouth shut.

-OK, I--

I get the message.

I'll speak to him.

-Yeah, and my keyboards
weren't too loud.

-They don't want you
there anymore.

-What about you?

-Well, I think it might
be better that way.

-I just wanted to
get involved.

-I know, and I appreciate
that.

But it's just-- it's not
really your area.

-You don't want me
to make comments.

-No, it's not that.

-I saw how bored you were the
other day when I showed you my

shell collection.

I just thought I should show
more interest in your life.

-No, I wasn't bored exactly.

I really like your collection,
especially this shell.

-It's a [inaudible] fossil.

-Whatever, it's really cool.

-You don't have to pretend.

-No, I'm not preten--

oh, I'm sorry.

-That was my best specimen.

-I didn't mean it.

-Yeah.

-It's just a shell.

-No, it's not just a shell--

Bella.

-Hey, am I late?

Did I miss it?

Where is everyone?

I thought this was meant
to be a busy show?

-Everybody's off watching
Captain Don and his mutineers.

-Ooh, with his rubber sword--

I can't wait.

-It's serious.

-Hey, what's up?

-We just had our
first argument.

-Oh, it's bound to happen.

-You'll come around.

-No, you don't understand.

I accidentally broke his
favorite fossil.

-Sounds painful.

-What do I do?

-Hello--

you're a mermaid.

[screaming]

-Arrg, [shouts].

And now prepare to feast
on barnacles, you

scurvy-ridden sea slug.

And don't be expecting any
mercy from the captain.

I've got a heart blacker
than squid ink.

[laughing]--

arr.

-Don't worry, Ronnie.

We'll be on soon.

-Management wants us to rethink
the whole show.

-What?

No, the dolphin show has
always been popular.

-But if audiences don't come,
then they're going to have to

cancel the show.

[applause]

-Well done--

that's fantastic.

-Thanks, it's the new trick
I taught Ronnie.

-I didn't know you were
rehearsing today.

-The show was cancelled.

-Where is everyone?

-Just a quiet day.

-Is this my fault?

-Sorry I'm late--

had some important business to
settle at the marine park.

-Do they want to pay
you more money?

Because we'll need it
for this place.

-Full-time position, more money,
long-term contract.

BEV [OFFSCREEN]: Very
impressive.

-I told them maybe
another time.

I think Captain Don is about
due to hang up his cutlass.

KIM [OFFSCREEN]: You quit?

-I think there's only room for
one marine park star in this

home, not to mention getting in
some time with my family.

-I'm all for that.

KIM [OFFSCREEN]: What
about our holiday?

-Well, we might have to
wait until next year.

-This is so unfair.

-Sorry, darling--

I can't just take my
girls anywhere.

They deserve the best.

-It's an even better specimen.

-I aim to please.

-I guess I overreacted.

I can't believe I listened
to Zane.

-It doesn't matter.

-So we're cool?

-Yeah, I don't think we
need to try so hard.

We really have heaps
in common.

-I'm not intruding, am I?

-No, come in.

-I just wanted to say, that's
the best dolphin

flip I've ever seen.

-And you make a pretty good
pirate captain, dad.

-Not sure the crew of my
trawler would agree.

They're going to have to work
harder to keep us above water.

-You know, dad, if things are
tough in the fishing game, I

can help out.

-Don't you worry about it.

Sam's offered to
help out, too.

-Well, I can shoulder
some of the

responsibility for this family.

-I keep having to remind
myself of how

grown up you've become.

-You know, dad, I didn't really
mind having you be the

star attraction.

It just--

-I know, but I did.

I've got an idea for you.

[applause]

-And now a big round
of applause for

pirate dolphin Ronnie.

[applause]

[applause]

THEME SONG: We've got
to stick together.

Because the best things
come in three.

I want it to last forever, all
the magic and fun I see.

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 H20.

'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 and just
so little time.

'Cause it all depends on whether
you want to leave the

world 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.