Beneath the Blue Page #4

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Massive haemorrhaging

of the inner ear.

Look at this.

That's the cochlea.

It's a part of the inner ear

that controls balance.

It's broken down completely,

crushed.

So, don't you hand me

that crap about viruses.

All right.

Let's say,

for argument's sake,

that what you're saying

is right.

That Navy sonar is unfortunately

damaging some dolphins.

But, it's minuscule

compared to commercial fishing,

which is responsible

for over 600,000 deaths a year.

You're responsible

for what you do, Captain.

This is a dangerous world,

Doctor.

The sonar saves lives,

it saves American lives.

Now, the loss of some wildlife

is regrettable,

but unavoidable.

California courts held

that it's not unavoidable.

They've ruled that

you not only have the means,

but the responsibility to clear

any waters of marine mammals

before you start testing.

But you just can't

be bothered, can ya?

The California ruling is

on appeal to the Supreme Court,

and we're expecting

a much more favourable ruling.

And meanwhile, you just

brought your little circus

to the Bahamas.

I'm gonna stop you, Blaine.

You can count on it.

(Blaine)

Your concerns

are duly noted.

But, the U.S. Navy

will defend its right

to protect American lives.

(Hawk)

Hmm.

Sounds like I've just been

threatened by the U.S. Navy.

But Doctor, you're the one

that's been threatening.

That wasn't a threat.

That was a promise.

(Door closing)

(Styles)

Well?

(Craig)

Audio is complete.

Everything you need

is on there.

And the photos?

Still working on it.

You're gonna make me say it?

Don't get involved.

(Craig snorts)

What are you talking about?

(Styles)

You gotta understand something.

This work is like

being a surgeon.

You operate,

you do your best,

but you keep your distance

from the patient

because it doesn't always

end well.

Sometimes the patient dies.

And if that happens,

you still go home,

you pour yourself a drink

and have dinner.

You know

you did your job well

and that's the best

you can do.

Life goes on.

Understood?

Absolutely.

Good.

I'm gonna head back

to the hotel.

Get some rest.

Tomorrow's a big day.

(Styles)

Good idea.

(Whistling)

(Dolphin whistling)

(Dance music)

(Woman singing)

? Together as one ?

We're together as one

for his honey buns ?

Under we're here again ?

Here we go,

here we go ?

(Lyrics unclear)

...all my friends ?

(Crowd cheering)

(Girl)

Alyssa.

(Alyssa)

Hey, guys.

(Craig)

You come here a lot?

You know, occasionally.

(Woman singing)

? We're together as one

for his honey buns ?

We bumpin' as one ?

We livin' as one ?

We're together as one

for his honey buns ?

I owe you.

Want a drink?

Yes, thank you.

Thank you

very much.

(Bartender)

See you later.

What?

I really admire

what you're doing with Rasca,

and with the other dolphins.

I think it's -

I think it's amazing.

I envy you.

I'm, uh -

I'm a much different person.

Yeah, um, so was I.

I mean, you know,

before I came here.

Before I met Rasca.

I think you're great.

I really do.

I want you to know that.

(Soft music)

(Hawk)

They're killing dolphins,

damn it.

We gotta shut 'em down.

Hawk, this is the U.S. Navy.

They fund the foundations

that are funding your research.

lf someone makes

a few well-placed phone calls,

everything you've worked for

could disappear.

I'm not saying you're wrong.

I'm saying

protect what we have,

'cause what we have

is precious.

(Hawk)

Okay.

Oh, hey guys, get a room.

Oh.

Where have you been?

Um, I was on a date.

A date?

Yeah, with uh Craig.

You met him yesterday?

He seems like a nice guy.

Yeah, he is,

he's really nice.

Good night.

Come on.

Well, I just thought l--

Come on, it's late.

You're sneaky.

(Tamika laughs)

Manipulative.

Maybe I like

being manipulated.

Come on,

before I get sleepy.

I love you.

I love you, too.

(Alyssa)

Hey Daniel.

Thought I'd find you here.

(Hawk)

What's up, Sugar?

(Alyssa sighs)

It was a nice date.

Had a good time?

It was fun.

I don't know, I mean,

I really like this guy.

I don't know how long he's gonna

really be there, you know?

See that ship?

(Alyssa)

Mmm hmm.

(Daniel)

It travels hundreds and hundreds

of miles in the night.

Without a headlight.

And all the Captain has

is a course,

the pole star,

and a compass.

lf the course isn't right,

he corrects it.

That's like life.

We all have challenges.

We all have a compass.

All we have to do

is to find it...

and trust it.

(Rasca whistling)

(Rasca whistling)

(Camera beeping)

(Camera beeping)

(Rasca whistling)

(Guitar music)

So um, when are

you going home?

Like you said,

it doesn't bother you?

I'm just curious,

that's all.

I don't know.

You don't give out much,

do you?

(Craig)

What do you mean?

I mean, you know all about me

and my family,

and I know nothing

about yours.

What do you wanna know?

Um, where did you grow up?

Are your parents

still living?

Um, what was

your first dog's name?

Favourite condiments.

Um... favourite Spice Girl,

and don't tell me

you didn't think they were cool

when you were eight?

Boxers or briefs?

Uh, what's your job?

I mean, I don't know...

the usual.

Oh, wow, okay.

Um, okay, well, let's see.

Uh, Central Oregon coast.

Yes, they are both

still alive,

but no longer speak

to one another.

Uh, Tabasco mixed

with mayonnaise.

You know, it's sounds

kind of weird,

but it's actually really good.

Uh, you should try it.

Um, it was a cat,

his name was George,

and I still to this day

carry the guilt

about the time I tried

to teach him how to body surf.

(Alyssa laughs)

Not a good idea.

Um, favourite Spice Girl,

man, I don't know.

Scary Spice is

the only Spice Girl's name

I can remember,

I swear to God.

I know you probably don't

believe me, but it's true.

Um, and I'm a boxer briefs

kind of guy.

And as far as my job,

um, I'm on vacation,

so ah,

let's not talk about that.

Let's just enjoy this,

fair enough?

All right, fair enough.

(Rasca whistles)

When I go under,

start the clock.

Alright.

(Rasca whistling)

(Rasca whistling)

(Rasca whistles loudly)

(Dramatic music)

(Rasca whistles loudly)

(Rasca whistles)

(Craig pants)

(Rasca chirps)

Come on, come on,

come on.

Come on, cough it up.

Come on.

Come on, cough it up.

All right,

all right.

Come on, cough it up.

(Rasca whistles)

Come on, come on.

Come on, cough it up.

(Craig grunts)

Come on, cough it up.

Come on.

(Alyssa coughs)

You're okay,

you're okay.

You're okay.

Just breathe,

just breathe.

(Dramatic music)

(Whispering)

Okay.

(Craig)

This the harbour master?

Yeah, I've an emergency.

I'm ah - I'm ah,

two miles south of Smith Point.

I'm on a boat

called the Delphinus.

It's an emergency,

send a boat now.

Okay.

You're alright,

you're okay.

Just breathe.

(Rasca whistling)

(Rasca chirping)

(Rasca whistling)

(Motor starting up)

(Rasca whistling)

(Soft music)

(Doctor)

James.

I'm going to have to keep her

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