"Where is she?" is the first thing Caroline asks when you open the door.
"Follow me to the bathroom."
She follows you to the tub and you introduce her to Topaz.
Before Topaz can ask anything, Caroline exclaims "Oh my! A real mermaid! This is amazing! You must be really cramped in that tub. Let's get you over to my pool as quick as possible. We better wrap your tail up so nobody notices when we load you into my car. Do you have a big beach blanket or anything?"
"Yes - hallway closet."
"I'll go grab it." She hurriest to get the blanket.
"Did you ask her?" inquires Topaz.
"Not yet. I figure I'll surprise her."
"Is that wise?"
"I think it will work out well."
"As you wish, so long as you get me back to the ocean."
Caroline returns with the beach blanket. You put it on the floor and together you lift Topaz onto it and wrap up her tail. The two of you carry her to Caroline's car.
It's a short and uneventful drive to Caroline's house. It's gotten dark when you slide Topaz into the pool. She's very happy to be in water big enough to swim around in again and pushes herself around the pool with graceful strokes of her tailfin.
As Topaz enjoys swimming around the pool, you and Caroline head inside.