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Finding out that Lewis was going on a worldwide trip with Denman was like a punch to the stomach. "This can't be happening!" Lauren yelled.
"We have to get our DNA samples back!" I said with frustration.
"How can we be sure that she still has the slides?" Lauren asked with confusion.
"Think about it. If a marine biologist like her saw our DNA, I can guarantee that she kept the slides. Also, when Cleo told us about the article on Denman's computer, I knew that she had something up her sleeve."
"That does make sense," Lauren agreed. "So how are we going to get the slides?"
"We gotta sneak back into the marine park and find them."
"Alright I'm in!" Lauren said with a determined look on her face.
"Then let's go!" I say as we both practically sprint back to the docks and dive into the ocean without second thoughts. While we were speeding of to the marine park, I couldn't help but think what would happen if Denman found out where the samples came from. Our lives would never be the same. We would be like exhibits. I shivered at the thought of that. That's why Lauren and I had to get the slides back now. Once inside the marine park, we noticed two mermaid tails under the water. It was Rikki and Emma. Were they here for the same reason we were? Rikki noticed Lauren and me approaching, and the look in her eyes said everything. She and Emma were trying to get the slides back too. We all slowly rose out of the water to see both slides staring us in the face, along with Denman's other equipment. Just as I went to grab them, Denman showed up along with Lewis.
"Doctor Denman," Lewis said as he approached her.
"Lewis?" Denman asked surprised.
"Um... can you... can you be straight with me about something?" Lewis stuttered.
"Anything," Denman replied.
"Did you hold on to those slides of mine?"
"Yes," Denman said without a second thought.
"It's not like you have to...," Lewis stopped short. "Did you say yes?" he asked unbelievably.
"Yes, I did," Denman confirmed. "They're right here with all our Mako slides. And I'm hoping someday Lewis; you'll be a little more forthcoming about where you got them."
"Umm..." was all that Lewis let come from his mouth. As he and Denman were talking, Rikki attempted to grab the slides, but Denman turned in our direction so she shot back into the water.
"Lewis, you've got something extraordinary here; cells that completely change their molecular structure on contact with water."
"That sounds impossible," Lewis shrugged.
"It is impossible, but here it is." Rikki took another go at getting the slides, but it was another failed attempt because Denman shot her eyes back over to them again. "I can't explain it. We need to do a lot more tests," Denman said with anticipation.
"You stole them," Lewis sulked.
"Lewis, I'm sorry I deceived you, but I have no intention of ripping you off. Why do you think I want you on this trip with me?" Rikki and I made several attempts to grab the slides, but to no avail.
"Is it the charm?" Lewis asked hopefully.
"Lewis, do you think you could get more samples like this?" Denman asked motioning to our DNA samples.
"What about trust?" Lewis asked desperately.
Denman draped her arm around Lewis's shoulder. "You can trust me to be a good scientist. Like I said, I believe in your talent."
"I appreciate that," Lewis said genuinely. The slides were merely inches away from Rikki's grasp, but yet again, Denman interrupted the heist. We descended under the water before she could see us. She grabbed the slides and looked back to Lewis.
"Are you still coming tomorrow?" Denman asked.
"Can I have a look at your research so far?" Lewis countered.
"Of course," Denman replied.
"Wouldn't miss it for the world," Lewis smirked. You know, something in his smirk made me think he was still on our side, but that thought quickly vanished. We all then left the marine park and were back in the neighborhood.
"I gotta go guys," I said. "We've done everything we can." They all nodded solemnly and then we all walked back to our respective houses. When I got home, all I wanted to do was lie in bed and try to get some sleep. I knew it was still early, but something was telling me that I would most likely be up all night. This is the end. I thought sadly.
The next morning, we all met up by the beach. We sat in silence for what felt like a century, and then Cleo finally broke it. "I didn't sleep a wink last night," she sighed.
"Me neither, the rest of us echoed.
"You do realize that she'll eventually get it out of him, don't you?" Emma stated sadly.
"What?" Cleo asked confused.
"Where the DNA came from," Emma confirmed.
"We have to get that slide back," Rikki said determined.
"Lewis wouldn't sell us out completely!" Cleo said unsure of herself. "Would he?
"Stop having so much faith in human nature!" Rikki yelled. He already has sold us out!"
"She's right," Lauren agreed sadly.
"You're the only one who doesn't think so. Why is that?" Rikki asked sneakily.
"I just don't believe it," Cleo said. "Lewis is..." her eyes darted from side to side."...our friend." Cleo then stood up and walked away.
"Where are you going?" Emma sighed.
"I'm going to go talk to Lewis, even if it is for the last time." I stood up and walked beside her. I guess one more chat with Lewis couldn't hurt. The others stayed put. Cleo turned to them. "Well?" she asked.
The girls sighed and stood up. We walked to the docks where Denman's boat was stationed, knowing Lewis would be there. Once we got there, we saw a boat leaving the docks. "That's her boat!" Emma said.
"C'mon! If anybody could catch her we can!" Cleo said as she was about to dive into the water.
"Wait!" Rikki grabbed her arm. "I think that would defeat the purpose of all the secrecy, don't you?"
Cleo stopped with a defeated look on her face. "Oh, you're right, sorry. But are we just gonna let him go like this?"
"Like what?" Lewis asked. Wait a minute, Lewis?! I thought. That son of a...
"We'll you're just sailing away without saying... Lewis! You didn't go!" Cleo finally realized that she had been talking to Lewis the whole time.
"Keen observation Cleo, very very good," Lewis laughed. He then held up what felt like a gold mine to us. It was the two slides.
"You got the slide back!" Emma grinned.
"And she didn't suck you in?" Rikki laughed.
"What are you serious?" Lewis asked in disbelief. "You think I'd buy that stuff about being a good scientist?" Lewis scoffed. "Please."
"What about her records?" Cleo asked. "All the stuff I saw?"
"When she opens the file, I think she'll find its recently been erased. Oops," Lewis smirked. "No, I don't think the good doctor and I are a team anymore guys."
I was grinning from ear to ear. "Lewis, you're one heck of a guy!" I said giving him a playful noogie on the head.
"It's good to have you back Lewis!" Cleo smiled. I saw that she and Lewis were having trouble on giving each other a hug, so I helped them out a little. I elbowed Lewis softly in the back which pushed him into Cleo. They then shared a genuine hug.
Phase one of getting Lewis and Cleo together, I thought. Complete.
"Thank you," Lewis grinned.
Everything was back to normal. The whole gang was back together now. I was filled with so much happiness, that words couldn't describe it. Denman was gone, the slides were back in the rightful hands, and everything seemed to go just great. Hallelujah. I thought.
Lewis is back! I know most of the chapter was directly quoting "The Denman Affair" but if you paid close attention, you might be able to guess what the next chapter is going to be about! It will be up by tomorrow or Friday! Thanks and please review!