Chapter 5

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Elliot follows them, panting and flapping his claws. He stops to rest. Ahead of him, Zoey rolls back a large rock, revealing an opening to a cave. She looks around to make sure no one is around and swims inside with Jimmy.

As Elliot tries to slip in behind them, the rock rolls shut on his legs. He pulls himself free and bounces into the cave, bumping into an hourglass. He looks around, aghast, at the walls of the grotto, seeing a vast collection of human objects.

Zoey lays on a rock with a fork and Jimmy looks on with a worried expression.

Jimmy: Zoey, are you okay?

Zoey: If only I could make him understand.

Elliot covers his mouth in disbelief.

Zoey: I just don't see things the way he does. I just don't see how a world that makes such wonderful things - could be bad.

Zoey: (Singing) Look at this stuff

Isn't it neat?

Wouldn't you thank my collection's complete?

Wouldn't you thank I'm the girl

The girl who has everythang?

Look at this trove

Treasures untold

How many wonders can one cavern hold?

Lookin' aroun here you' thank

Sure, she's got everythang I got gadgets and gizmos aplenty

I got whozits and whatzits galore

You want thangamabobs?

I got 20

But who cares?

No big deal

I want more

I wanna be where the people are

I wanna see

Wanna see 'em dancin'

Walkin' around on those

What do ya call 'em?

Oh - feet

Flippin' your fins you don't get too far

Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'

Strollin' along down a

What's that word again? Street

Up where they walk

Up where they run

Up where they stay all day in the sun

Wanderin' free

Wish I could be

Part of that world

What would I give

If I could live

Out of these waters?

What would I pay

To spend a day

Warm on the sand?

Betcha on land

They understand

Bet they don't reprimand their daughters

Bright young women

Sick of swimmin'

Ready to stand

And ready to know what the people know

Ask 'em my questions

And get some answers

What's a fire and why does it

What's the word?

Burn?

When's it my turn?

Wouldn't I love

Love to explore that shore up above?

Out of the sea

Wish I could be

Part of that world

Elliot comes tumbling out of a beer stein falling on top of a jack-in-the-box. As he grabs a tablecloth, various things come crashing down on top of him. Flounder hides inside a helmet, startled by the commotion.

Zoey: Elliot!?

Elliot: Zoey - what, are you mad? How could you - what is all this?

Zoey: It, err, it's just my - collection. . . .

Elliot: (holding up a fish hook and speaking sarcastically) Oh. I see. Your collection, hmmm. (screaming) If your father knew about this place he'd-

Jimmy: You're not gonna tell him, are you?

Zoey: Oh, please, Elliot, he would never understand.

Elliot: Zoey. You're under a lot of pressure down here. (taking Zoey's hand in his claw and leading her away) Come with me, I'll take you home and get you something warm to drink.

The shadow of a ship passes by overhead.

Zoey: What do you suppose?. . .

Elliot: Zoey? Zoey!

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