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When's the last time

you went swimming?

In the ocean?

As a kid.

The last time

I was here, probably.

Well, then, it's about time.

It's nice as!

The air's different here.

I mean, it's, like, perfume.

It's a bit different

from New York, huh?

Margot said you model.

Yeah, yeah.

Teen fashion, mostly,

but Mom's been

training me for editorial.

Training? How hard can it be?

- Chicka.

- What?

You just lie around in clothes.

I do that all the time.

I'm doing it right now.

Yeah, it's... it's okay.

A lot of people think it's easy.

It actually requires

a surprising amount of work.

Sof must be very proud of you.

Yeah, well...

I might take a break from...

modeling soon, anyway.

Yeah, I don't blame you.

That video was pretty mean.

I mean...

It wasn't that bad.

Yeah, look, there are

a lot of people

who work really hard

to get the cover shoot.

If you make one mistake,

even if it's a little one,

it's the end of the world.

You know, it seems like you're

the most important person

in the room.

In actuality, you're nobody.

You can't be perfect

all the time.

I know a thing or two

about making mistakes

in front of a critical audience.

Oh, yeah.

Like that time you wiped out

in the Wahine's Women's Open.

- Chicka.

What? It was in the heats,

not even the final,

and she just, like,

completely ate it.

Thank you.

I forgot about that.

I did wipe out more than once.

Mm-hmm.

But every time I made a mistake,

I learned something...

Something about my technique

or my attitude,

who to trust.

Exactly.

And who cares what

those fancy pantses

in New York think, anyway?

I know it sounds silly,

but where I come from,

the fashion that we wear,

it's... it's just art.

It's pure art.

You should see what

these designers do.

They don't just buy fabrics

and follow a pattern.

I mean, they're architects.

They... They research,

and they're always

hunting down new materials

and seeking out ways to make it

all come together, you know?

You sound very passionate.

Yeah, I mean, it's

just my observations.

Here's an idea... Why don't you

two go for a surf tomorrow?

It's gonna be a beautiful day.

Sweet.

Yeah, let's do it.

I can't surf.

Oh, well, that's all right.

Neither could I before

I went out the first time.

Up.

Upright. Okay.

Move this back foot.

Breathe in.

Feel the movement of the water.

You are a part of the sea.

You are the current.

You are a jellyfish.

You are at one with the ocean.

You're a dolphin.

I don't think this is working.

Oh, well, this is

how Margot taught me.

Yeah, speaking of Margot,

maybe she can come out

with us next time.

Open your eyes!

And go, Cora! Go!

Paddle! Paddle!

Yeah, girl!

Whoo! Go, Cora!

- Hello?

- Margot.

Sof.

Hey, uh, how are you?

Fine.

Well, as fine as you can be

when your daughter skips town.

Oh, I thought as much.

Didn't seem like you to push

for a last-minute holiday.

I haven't heard

from you in a while.

I have tried to call.

Did you get the flowers

I sent for...

Yeah. Yeah, I did.

Thanks.

I meant to call back,

but, well, you know...

So, Cora grew up.

She's great, Sof.

She's... She's gorgeous.

Yeah, she is.

Is she all right?

Not getting in your way?

No, no, no, no. Not at all.

I mean, she was...

She was a bit out of sorts

when she arrived,

but actually,

she's out surfing right now.

- Wow. That sounds dangerous.

- It's strange.

It's kind of like having

my teen sister back again.

How's your, uh...

How's your work?

Uh, busy. How about you?

Yeah, yeah, tied up

with things here.

So, have you sold Blue Soul?

Why would I do that?

I thought

it wasn't going so well.

You don't know how

it's going, actually.

It's just basic

business principle.

It doesn't have to be personal.

Of course it's personal.

Isn't that why you deigned

to visit us last time?

Because you were

struggling with work,

and you needed a break?

Because sometimes it's personal.

I'm sorry to cut this short,

but I'm being hassled

by my next appointment.

I just wanted to see

if Cora was all right.

I'm glad she's okay and that

you're both having fun together.

I'll talk to you later.

Okay. Sof, I...

Sof?

Cora. You're doing well.

I think Chicka's

trying to kill me

and make it look

like an accident.

I've seen worse first attempts.

Well, thanks.

Who are they?

- Wave Masters.

Only other surf school

in Tea Tree.

Come on, guys. Let's go.

Come on.

All right, grab it now.

Now, let's move it, move it.

Come on, guys. Follow me.

We're heading down to the beach.

Let's go, go, go.

Hey, that guy was

at Margot's the other day.

Yeah, Owen.

He's been trying to get Margot

to sell for a while.

She's having none of it.

You want to boost my numbers?

Join my lesson tomorrow?

Tell you what, if Chicka

gets taken by a shark,

you will be my first call.

Before you say anything,

this wasn't my idea.

I didn't want to be the head

of the festival committee.

No, Frank, we are not having

a Guess Your Weight stand.

Why not?

Beryl, how much do you weigh?

- Excuse me.

- That's why.

I thought Dolores was

head of the committee.

Well, she was until she had

the nerve to jump ship.

- Dolores has moved?

- She's on holiday.

She's in Cairns.

The details are not important.

We just have to band together,

and if I'm stuck with them,

you're stuck with them.

What's wrong with your house?

Darling!

Wonderful!

We need your fashion eye.

This is the one

I was talking about.

She works in fashion

in New York.

We are putting together

a vintage swimsuit display

that spans 100 years.

What do you think?

We can't get it to work.

It's not supposed

to hang like a sack.

Yeah, uh, I don't

really do this, so...

I'll... I'll let you guys to it.

- No, no, no, no.

Don't you worry about

hurting our feelings.

What do you think?

I mean, honestly?

Yes, yes, darling.

Hmm.

Ready, Mommy?

To begin, I'm gonna need

a sewing machine.

Now, the idea is to show

different eras

of swim wear fashion,

but all ideas are welcome.

Aha! Here we go.

Ohh! Now...

this was Grandma Violet's,

given to me by my mother,

and now I'm giving it to you.

- Ohh! Ohh!

- Careful.

Have fun with it.

Go wild.

- Yeah.

No one's ever really asked

for my opinion before.

More fool them.

Do you got it?

- Yeah.

- Shall I help?

- No. Arm day.

All right, I'll stand behind

you in case you drop it.

Ah, she's flying.

It's beautiful.

It's like a dance.

It's 'cause

they're working together...

Surfer and the sea.

Can't tell with the wave ends

and she begins.

First thing... We're gonna need

some awesome surfer girls.

Can you help me with that?

Yeah. You're looking

at one, sister.

Second...

Can you keep a secret?

Sealed.

Yes, I'll come back to you

No, I won't ask

where you run

Under the sun

Yes, I'll come back to you

Then I'll ask,

"What have we done?"

Under the sun

To be free, be awake

Big breath

that you can't fake

Once you've begun

On the right side,

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