"I'm sorry, Janine" said Cleo. "There's nothing I can do for you."
Defeated Janine left the office.
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That night over dinner, Tim could tell Janine was upset about something.
"Rough day at work?" he asked.
"Not exactly."
"What's the matter then? Did I do something wrong?"
"No. It's about Friday night."
"Friday night was amazing. You're a beautiful, sexy mermaid."
"Thank you. I loved it too. I was hoping it wouldn't be a one time thing."
"Neither was I."
Now Janine was twice as disappointed. "I took a serum to change into a mermaid. But apparently there isn't anymore of it."
"Where did you get it from?"
"I can't say. I made a promise."
"Surely you can tell me? Maybe together we can figure something out?"
"Okay, but nobody else can know." Tim nodded. "I got it from my boss, Cleo."
"Why did your boss have mermaid serum? I didn't think you worked for a company that does that kind of work."
"I don't think it was created at work. Cleo had it because she's a mermaid."
"I've met your boss before. She definitely has legs."
"She's a were-mermaid. The serum was a failed experiment to control her changes. I accidentally caught her when I stayed late at work on Friday; she has a hidden pool in her office."
"Are you sure she doesn't have any more serum?"
"I begged her for more serum, but she claims there isn't any."