Chapter 8
The Return Of Dr Danger
Coral knocked on the door timidly "come in" a voice said from the other side of the door.
Coral entered the lab "hello Dr Denman, Aunt Sophie said you had something for me".
Dr Denman said "Yes, it the fish scale I mentioned at dinner. I thought you might like to do some experiments of your own."
"Really, can I?"
"Of course you can, I can see the traits of a true scientist in you but you'll have to prove it. I was proven wrong last time I thought I saw it, believe it or not by your father, Lewis. He wanted the position of my research assistant when I came to the Gold Coast the first time. It turned out he had everything except the vision to be a true scientist, and that's the most important part of being a scientist".
"I know that, I like to think that science is the key that opens the door to the mysteries of the universe".
Dr Denman smiled and replied "maybe when your older I can take you on as my research assistant, you may have the potential to go further than your father did and it would be some good work experience".
She gave Coral the fish scale and Coral said "I look forward to it". Coral couldn't see the danger she was putting herself and her sisters in.
Dr Denman was keeping a close eye on Coral because of how Charlotte acted at dinner and she had heard what happened to Sophie when she came to the Marine Park for Coral. Charlotte had told the girls to keep on practising their powers in private and when Coral left the lab she decided to try a quick power practise. Little did she know Linda was watching her. Coral made a water ball and threw it across the water and carried on home to start her own experiments. Linda went to her computer and began an article entitled 'genetics in marine mutation'.
When Coral came in Charlotte asked "where have you been"?
Coral said "oh, I went to the Marine Park, Aunt Sophie told me Dr Denman had something for me".
Charlotte said "Coral, I would appreciate it if you kept your distance from that woman".
Coral asked "why"?
Charlotte looked at her "seriously, Marine Biologist, daughter of a mermaid who has power over water, am I the only one hearing alarm bells going off".
Coral replied "she's a scientist, and the idea of mermaids is a little far-fetched".
Charlotte said "that didn't stop your father, and please Coral, you may be Cleo and Lewis's daughter but I raised you since their death and I worry about you and the other girls too. A Marine Biologist doesn't sound all that mermaid friendly if you ask me".
Coral said "I can't stay away, Marine Biology fascinates me but I promise I'll be super careful whenever I'm around her".
The following day Linda came into Rikki's café and saw Sophie behind the counter "Hi Sophie".
"Oh hey Linda" Sophie said.
"Sophie, I have a proposal for you which could make you rich and famous" said Linda.
Sophie replied "I must say you've sparked my interest so what are you proposing"?
Linda asked "first I must ask, do you believe in mermaids"?
