Hope you enjoy this. Thanks for all the reviews and for some reason my computer doesn't like the evil marine biologist's name. I have no idea why but in place of her name is D

Emma needed time to think. She had so many thoughts going on in her head that she felt like she needed to just tell someone everything that's happened. She k new it couldn't be Rikki or Cleo. Bella was out of the question. She really wished that Ash was back. She knew; however that he was gone for another week. She just needed to speak with him for a minute to remind her that her life was just a tiny bit normal. Normal enough so that she could have a boy friend.

Sometimes Emma really wished she could give up her powers or the ability to turn into a mermaid. She knew; however if she wished it all away that she'd miss it and especially miss hanging out with Rikki and Cleo.

Emma's thoughts kept bugging her when she was at the boat shack she just needed to talk to Ash. She took at her phone and tried Ash's cell. She really hoped that he'd pick up but her hopes were dashed when no one answered.

Finally Emma just shut down and sat on a rock that was on the rock conveniently located about ten paces from where she was walking. Emma sat down and calmed herself down a bit. She had to force herself to think about what happened the day before. It was a painful memory but somehow Emma had the strength to remember.

The previous day…

Emma left Rikki's café happy and excited; she needed to go to her house to get something before she saw the others later. On her way there she couldn't help but feel as though someone was following her. She turned around quickly and saw some random guy that looked vaguely familiar. It reminded her of two and a half years ago when and her guards watched her, Rikki, and Cleo swim in and out of the entrance to the moon pool. She felt in a way trapped. It just made her feel off and it was really bugging her. She thought it was her little secret but she wouldn't let herself think about it so she kept walking. When she walked through the front door she heard her mom talking to someone.

"Someone here mom?" Emma questioned as she walked to the kitchen. There she saw her mom talk to someone very familiar to Emma but she wasn't happy to see her.

"D, what are you doing here?" Emma asked almost too nervous and hesitantly as turned around.

"I would introduce you but I see that you've already met. She's a business associate of your father's. She helped convince your father to let us come back her e for a while." Emma's mom smiled to ease up the tension that Emma created by walking in.

"Your daughter and her friends Cleo, Rikki, and Lewis helped me with some marine biology work on fish." D eyed Emma in almost an devilish way when she mentioned fish. "Actually, I was going to ask for some help on something I'm working on now. IF you don't mind Mrs. Gilbert I'd like to speak with Emma alone." Emma's mom hesitated but eventually nodded and left Emma with in the kitchen.

"Let's take a little walk." She told Emma hinting toward the door. Emma considered just running up to her room and locking the door. she was really frightened at the idea of being alone with her enemy. knew or at least suspected that Emma would be hesitant and frightened so she offered some reassuring words because she knew how scared she would be talking and standing next to someone that almost dissected her and her best friend.

"Look, Emma. Relax; it'll just be you and me. Nothing to worry about." Emma shivered at what she just said. That's why she recognized the man that was looking at her it was one of 's men. Now she was even more worried that something could happen on their little walk.

Ignoring all the warning signs Emma still walked with . They went to the boat dock where Emma saw the way to familiar boat. 's boat was creepy compared to all the other boats docked. Emma didn't want to go on the boat but she knew if she didn't something bad could happen to her. When she climbed aboard she made sure there was no water on the deck and that the doctor was the only one on board other than herself.

"What do you want with me?" Emma asked wanting the truth and just to make sure gave her the truth she showed her the I'm serious look.

"Like I said to your mom, I want your help Emma. With my research that's it nothing else. I won't hurt you." D tried to reassure her.

"Why me? Why? Answer me that and I may consider the offer." Emma tried. She really wanted to see if had an actually reason for making Emma take a walk and get on her boat with her.

"You're smart. Besides, Lewis is helping too. His professor sent him here to learn from me. I will teach him everything I know about being a marine biology and if you let me I'll teach you too. Emma rolled her eyes at the idea of actually learning form .

"Why should I help you. What did you do to deserve my help?" Emma wanted to try to convince her.

"It's your choice Emma. I just thought you'd be the best choice to help me and that you'd jump at the opportunity. Think about it and let me know." She started writing on a piece of paper as she saw consideration cross Emma's face.

"I'll consider it" Emma said and she really didn't know why she was thinking about doing it after everything that happened. handed Emma a piece of paper with 's phone number before she left the boat.

Emma still was confused as to why asked her over Cleo. Considering Cleo like marine animals more than she did. Emma considered the fact that she was probably smarter than Cleo also that if Lewis and Cleo were working together that they'd goof around or kiss a lot.

Present

After thinking about it for like an hour Emma really wanted to go for a swim to just go in g the clear blue water and clear her hear just for a minute. She knew she couldn't but was almost considering it. Emma knew that she had to go tell her friends about what happened but she really didn't want to yet. This would have to be something she kept to herself for a while.

Emma sat on her rock for a while until her cell vibrated she hoped it was Ash. She opened her phone and realized that someone texted her.

I'll call as soon as I can Love you Em.

-Ash

Emma knew she would have to wait and talk to him for a while. She was really happy to hear from him and was hoping he'd call soon. After she sent him a reply saying she loved him she put her phone back in her pocket she realized that the piece of paper with D's phone number was still in her pocket. Emma took it out and did something she knew she'd regret. She took out her cell phone and dialed the number.