Previously on "Fantasy Island"...
- Isla. - A song stuck in your head?
It's like a siren song.
It's almost like she's a mermaid.
Today she asked me if mermaids exist.
- What did you tell her? - Stay away from Ruby.
Everyone and everything aren't always what they seem.
- Ruby? - Where have you been?
Did someone tell you to stay away from me?
- Roarke told me to stay away. - You lied to me!
You made me think that Isla was ghosting me when it was you?
Well, she's dangerous.
We can be together, but there's a price.
I'm in love with her.
And love can cloud our vision, Ruby.
Remember life with Mel?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Mel, your husband.
Have you seen Ruby?
Mm-mm. No, Ms. Roarke.
Good morning.
Someone didn't travel light.
Someone had to make sure the pens, pads,
water bottles, and stress balls all got here in one piece.
Meet Courtney Hobbs.
Courtney, this is Elena Roarke, your host.
Welcome to Fantasy Island.
All your coworkers have safely arrived.
Oh, well, then I better get going.
In my job, five minutes early is ten minutes late.
Uh, you know punctuality is important,
but we have plenty of time to talk
before you have to join them. - Sure.
Shall we?
- Ruby? - I don't know.
I had my daughter, Alexis, when I was 17.
I was the same age as she is now.
She's everything to me.
It's always been just the two of us.
- Was that hard? - Beyond hard.
I was a disaster-- no skills, no education.
Sometimes I wonder how we even made it through.
T.S. Eliot said, "Success is relative.
It's what we make of the mess we have made of things."
Then I must be a huge success.
Except I'm not, not like I'd like to be.
From what I understand, you managed to graduate college,
even got an MBA.
Night classes, online courses,
not exactly Harvard Business School.
- Well, does it have to be? - It wouldn't hurt.
Aren't you working at your dream company?
Seed Spear-- socially conscious,
environmentally sourced products.
I am... as a receptionist.
It's a start.
The founder, Julia Beryl Thiel...
She's my age.
I studied her in business school.
We all have our own journey, you know.
Julia is my idol.
Hi.
Sorry I'm late... again.
Courtney, this is, uh, Ruby, my associate.
Hi.
Courtney and I were just discussing her job
at Seed Spear.
Oh. "Give light, be light."
Yes, that's their mantra.
I love them.
The problem is, after two years
of taking messages and fetching coffee,
Julia still doesn't know who I am.
Ooh, that cannot feel good.
It doesn't.
Courtney, what can the Island do for you?
My fantasy is for my boss to know my name.
I want Julia to see how much I have to offer.
And she will.
That's why I have arranged
for Seed Spear's company retreat
to happen right here on the Island.
Hmm, of course you did.
You're gonna take one of these twice a day.
What are they?
Caramels? - Very special ones.
Just enough to last your stay.
But beware--there's no more of those where they came from.
Thank you so much for this.
It's what I do.
You keep an eye on her? - Yeah.
That's what I do.
Okay, let me take you to the retreat.
And there is great Wi-Fi for those who need it.
And I guess you do.
Ooh, do you mind?
It's my daughter. - Oh, no.
Hey, bug.
How's paradise?
It's pretty incredible.
We're heading to our first event now.
You got this, lady. Lipstick-on-teeth check.
All good. I love you.
I love you. Bye.
Oh, that is so sweet.
She is.
And spunky.
Do you have children?
Uh, you know, we're not talking about me.
This is your fantasy.
Ready?
Mmm.
These are really good.
Yeah? Well, you've got this, lady.
Hmm.
Oh, finally.
I thought I might have to do this myself.
No. This is my job.
It's all pretty exciting, huh?
Enthusiasm, but that will pass.
- Sorry, what was that? - I didn't say anything.
Why am I wasting time on the receptionist?
Next.
He said it's just a cyst--I'm fine.
Why do I always push away people who love me?
Well, there's an itch
I can't scratch in public.
Oh, God, is she looking at me?
Oh, my God...
I'm a mind reader.
Why is she staring like a fish
with a hook in its mouth.
I'm totally drunk at 10:00 a.m.
Best retreat ever!
In the end, it all comes to nothing anyway.
Why do I bother?
I'm so tired of people ragging on disco.
Did I leave my curling iron on?
There's the receptionist.
Hey.
You filming this for social media?
I am. Courtney.
Isn't this one an eager beaver?
Julia hates being shot from the left side,
and high angles are always appreciated.
God, I hope she can handle this.
I hope you can handle all of this.
Welcome to the stage Julia Beryl Thiel,
founder, CEO of Seed Spear.
Thank you, everyone!
It's a joy to see
our entire Seed Spear management team together.
Give light... all: Be light.
I love it!
Now, why are you here, my brilliant illuminators?
To renew, recharge, and rekindle our passion!
You sound shrill. Lower your voice.
Yes, there will be
team-building exercises and seminars,
but there will also be an amazing opportunity
for all of you.
On our last day, each of you will get two minutes
one-on-one with me to pitch your game-changing ideas
to expand our thriving business!
A good idea should sell itself in 30 seconds.
I'm giving you 90 more than you need.
Oh, man, I better stop drinking.
Artisanal, think artisanal.
Best pitch gets a promotion.
Keep in mind--the worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.
Bring it on home, Jules.
And remember...
Big finish.
The universe is always working in your favor!
Sylvia Plath?
What was I thinking?
And I didn't even give her credit.
Hi. So good to see you. - So good.
Mason, so good to see you.
Oh, thank you. You're so kind.
Hi. - Hi.
That was incredible. - Oh.
And the Sylvia Plath quote at the end--perfect.
Maybe it wasn't so bad.
I know this woman's face.
I'm just in office support,
but I love the company
and everything you did to make it happen.
Well, without dedicated people like you,
Seed Spear wouldn't exist.
The straps of these sandals
are rubbing my ankles raw.
Hi. - Incredible.
Ruby.
So thank you for coming.
How's it going with our guest?
Off to a good start?
Oh, definitely.
We really connected.
You must remember what it was like
being a young working mom.
Um, you wanted to speak with me?
I do.
So this morning when you weren't at the dock...
were you with Isla?
Yes. Yeah.
And before you ask, I haven't made any decisions
about my future.
You mean any decisions
about whether you're going to give up your entire life
to become una sirena?
Hmm.
I'm glad you're taking your time.
Sarcasm noted.
Okay, see you later.
- Yes? - Hi.
It's that girl.
I just wanted you to know
that the video of your speech is ready to post,
and I thought you could use these for your sandals.
Is this woman psychic?
I know this might sound weird,
but I have the knockoffs of your sandals,
and the straps are painful.
That should help a lot.
What's your name?
Courtney...
I'll see you in a little while, Courtney.
And what are you up to?
Nothing.
Said the foxes to the hens.
She is up to something.
Mr. Campos.
Almost time for the fire walk. - Yes.
Nothing shows more respect for employees
than making them trudge across burning-hot coals.
Uh-huh. Well, I am collecting everyone's shoes.
May I have your loafers? - Uh, yeah, I, uh--
I will not be walking on hot coals.
What is her name? Cassie?
Courtney, I was looking for you.
My sandals are a hundred times more comfortable.
I'm so glad.
You're a lifesaver.
All right.
I've been told the coals
have now exceeded 1,000 degrees,
and the fun can begin at any time.
For God's sake, whose idea was this?
Wonderful. Wonderful.
I prepared some remarks.
Let's do a run-through before everyone arrives.
I would love to be your sounding board.
Hmm.
Maybe you're asking yourself,
"Why would I ever want to walk across hot coals?"
Yes, I'm dying to know.
Because to reach one's fullest potential,
we must push past fear.
God, I am terrified.
I'm with you so far.
When you make it to the other side,
you'll receive something unimaginable--
the knowledge that fear doesn't have to stop you.
Now, as they say, hold my beer, and across I go.
What do you think?
I loved it.
Unflinching, unapologetic, totally on brand.
I had goose bumps.
I just got a pedicure.
I really wish someone would get me out of this.
- Julia. - Hmm?
There's a situation that you need to handle right away.
Oh, no.
The universe does work in my favor.
Apparently I have a crisis.
I have never been more excited to deal with an emergency.
What's the crisis? - There isn't one.
I just thought your perfect pedicure deserved better.
Well, isn't this one bold.
I don't have to walk on hot coals to prove I'm fearless.
Julia, in five minutes,
this beach will be filled with your acolytes
expecting you to lead them over the burning coals.
Luckily, I have
an exceedingly competent number two.
You're up, Leo. Give light, be light.
This is totally unacceptable!
Where are we going?
You saved me. I'm buying you a drink.
Julia's buying her a drink?
What a kiss-up.
That's how determined I was.
He ducks into the elevator, I run into the staircase,
and by the time he gets out on the--
Seventh floor, you're in front of his office.
Guess I told that one too many times.
Mm, as far as I know, only once--
at the Wharton graduation four years ago.
I watched it online.
Wow, this girl does her homework.
I'll tell you something I didn't tell them.
I closed that initial financing by lying.
I said I was 21. I was 20.
I'll never forget.
It was two days before Christmas.
When I was 20, I was working at Filene's Basement.
I didn't even have enough money for a Christmas tree,
but my boss--he was so great.
He knew I had a three-year-old,
so he let us come in after hours
so that we could have Christmas Eve
in front of the big decorated tree.
Wow, that's so sad.
Sorry, did I bring down the room?
No.
I mean, yes, it's a little sad but touching and resourceful.
I was working the discount rack,
and you were closing deals with hedge-fund managers.
And now they don't even return my calls.
Here's an idea.
I'm hosting a dinner tonight for department heads.
We're gonna brainstorm, and we could use some fresh blood.
- I have fresh blood. - Then it's settled.
Dinner's at 6:00.
But first, more mojitos.
Hello.
I heard you wanted to see me. - I did.
I have a question.
Oh.
Why does Elena hate mermaids?
There is a lot of history there.
What kind of history?
For generations, there has been a pact
between the mermaids and the Roarkes.
Okay.
Mermaids keep the Island unknown to outsiders.
In return, the Island protects them.
Then what's the problem?
Many years ago,
there was a mermaid who seduced a guest
and stole him into the sea.
His family never saw him again.
As far as I know, he's with them still.
It was a tragedy
that haunted Elena's great uncle his whole life.
Well, Isla had no part in that.
Why should she take the blame?
Oh, I see. It's about your friend Isla.
I-it's not a matter of blame.
It's a matter of trust.
In Spanish, mermaids are sirenas.
Sirens...
I know.
Think of it like this.
A shark doesn't always bite...
but it is always a shark.
Hi, Mom.
Hey, bug.
Give me a pep talk. I'm so nervous.
Tonight's make or break.
You are a badass, boss-babe superwoman.
I am.
You're gonna murder this dinner.
Murder it.
I love you. Call me later.
I love you.
One is good. Two is better.
Give light, be light. Give light, be light.
This table is for directors only.
Shoo. - Leo...
I invited Courtney to join us.
- Why would you do that? - Because she's smart.
We could learn a few things from her.
Like what. How to fake an emergency?
Did she really think that wasn't obvious?
I looked you up--
online degree,
only experience in retail sales.
It was a good effort,
but you have yet to earn a place at this table.
- I'm honored to be included. - You should be.
Tonight listen more than you speak.
Let's sit.
You don't want to embarrass yourself.
And that hairdo isn't helping.
Everyone, please welcome Courtney Hobbs.
She might be familiar to most of you,
and she's made quite an impression on me this trip.
Let's see how she handles pressure.
She's got this.
I knew she looked familiar.
You gave a TED Talk, right? - It was Big Think.
And it was brilliant.
No, neither of those things.
I give up. Where have we seen you?
The horseshoe desk by the front door.
I'm the receptionist.
Well, um, I always get my messages,
so you must be good at what you do.
What a joke.
Well played, Julia.
We all started somewhere.
Message for the receptionist--
time to get lost.
That dress is tragic.
So I'm dying to know how everyone's pitches are going?
Jorge, let's start with you.
What is her name? Claudia?
I'd rather be in my room watching HGTV.
Kendra? Kalisa?
And you're not exactly starting
ahead of the game.
Why are people such slobs?
He's definitely sleeping with her.
Who's drinking the vermouth?
We're down a bottle since Tuesday.
He can't live forever.
All I really wanted is a gin and tonic.
I hope she doesn't let
these people get to her.
Are you okay?
She's pale as a ghost.
You don't look well.
She finally realized
that no one wants her here.
Don't let them get to you.
Look at her. Light's on, but nobody's home.
Please cry.
Thanks a lot, kid.
What is her name? Caitlin?
Courtney. Is she okay?
My name is Courtney.
I wish I was livestreaming this.
You act like you're so nice, but you're not.
I can hear you, and inside, you're mean and scared.
You're all scared. Why can't you just be honest?
And why can't anyone say what they think?
Is she off her meds?
And there she goes.
Man, I am famished.
Take these. I don't want them anymore.
Hmm.
Tequila, 1-1, 2-2,
3-3, 4-4.
Triple sec, 1-1, 2-2,
3-3, 4-4.
Bread, oranges, sliced turkey, a six pack--
two six packs.
What do you get a ten-year-old
for their birthday?
They're too old for toys.
Okay, I think he had the cranberry juice.
Oh, my God, I have to pee.
Oh, my God, I'm a mind reader.
You wanted to see me?
Courtney.
Come in.
I'm so sorry. I don't know what came over--
What you said at dinner was awesome.
- It was? - Yes, you spoke your truth.
I wish I could be that open with my feelings.
- So you're not gonna fire me? - For being authentic? No.
You are exactly the kind of person I need around me.
You are a bold disrupter,
and disruption is what will keep us relevant.
Now more than ever, or we are finished.
I'm so relieved.
Keep doing what you're doing.
Don't change a thing.
Except for that nail polish,
which is not doing you any favors.
I'll bring up her hair another time.
Julia, I don't mean to be presumptuous,
but this is me chasing you to the seventh floor.
I have a pitch, and I think it could...
revolutionize the entire company.
Can it keep us out of bankruptcy?
You don't need to chase me.
I'll have Leo give you a slot tomorrow.
You don't know what this means to me.
An idea can be a storm.
It can be a whisper on the wind, or it can be a--
Seed as fierce as a spear.
I won't let you down.
Elena.
Dios mío, he looks so sexy.
I just want to rip the shirt off him.
Oh, God.
Um, what? Is everything okay?
He looks more than okay from here.
I made a mistake. The guest, the receptionist--
Oh, no. If you slept with her--
Um, what about her?
I ran into her tonight.
Actually, she ran into me,
and she gave me this tin of candies.
Tell me you didn't eat them.
Uh-huh.
I should know better than to eat anything from this island
that I didn't make myself. Yes, you should.
But they looked delicious, so I ate one.
And now I can hear people's thoughts,
and it's totally freaking me out.
Did he hear me say
I want to rip his shirt off?
Yes, just--just take it easy.
You'll be fine by the morning.
Morning?
That's, like, eight hours from now.
Yes, go now
before you hear something you shouldn't.
I should go. - Yeah, go.
Yeah.
I love you.
Oh, damn!
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. No, no, no.
You see, Elena, he was far away enough.
Yeah, he probably-- he didn't hear.
Yeah, I'm sure he didn't hear.
No, he totally heard.
There's no way he heard, okay?
Oh, there you are.
Ah. Did something happen?
I need to get my caramels back.
Javier said that you gave them to him,
so I-I don't understand.
I was so nervous that I took two at once.
I figured one was good, two would be better.
It was a complete catastrophe.
And now I really need them back.
Mm, no. I'm sorry, no.
No?
Well, you made the decision to give them up,
and now this is your new path.
But Julia gave me a slot to pitch my idea.
That's wonderful.
It's not wonderful if I humiliate myself.
Uh, maybe you'll knock it out of the park.
I need to know what Julia is thinking.
That way, if she hates it, I can pivot.
Oh, eh, I-I see-- the all-important pivot.
You know, there's something I want you to see.
No, I need all the time I have to prepare.
Okay, please just walk that way.
That way.
I'm a bunny.
- You're a bunny? - Yes.
- Like the Easter Bunny? - No.
Oh, just a regular bunny.
Santa Claus made a really fun game for you.
Alexis, do you see all these presents?
Mm-hmm.
Which one do you think was yours?
That one.
Why do you think it's that one?
It's pink.
Santa knows that pink is your favorite color, huh?
Do you want to open it?
Go get it.
What do you think's in here? - Roller skates?
Hmm, you think maybe roller skates.
Is it heavy?
Yeah. Yeah?
What color is this?
Lexie, I was trying so hard to make Christmas special.
You did.
Open it up.
You deserve better.
Mom, look at me.
- Okay, can you lift it up? - No, not this me--that me.
Roller skates!
That's still my favorite Christmas.
Those are cute.
Do that again.
We had nothing, but you gave me everything--it was magic.
We were in the lobby of a closed department store.
I love them.
Listen to me.
You make magic with or without magic candies.
You can do this.
When we get home, we'll watch "Rudolph," okay?
Until next year, say bye, Christmas tree.
Bye, Christmas tree.
Nailed it!
I can wait.
Oh, yay.
Courtney, this afternoon has been a total snooze fest.
Are you ready to blow us away? - That's the plan.
Just don't pitch artisanal manure.
It's not a thing.
Mm, got it.
Ixnay on the artisanal anure-may.
Um...
for most of my life, I thought my dreams couldn't come true.
But then I read an article about you, Julia,
and your belief in yourself
and your vision for Seed Spear inspired me.
I've been at the company for two years now,
and I am certain that Seed Spear's future
is not in another $100 candle
or, as Leo said, a bag of artisanal manure.
The way forward is to go back
to the company's roots--
the farm box.
But make it accessible for all.
My idea is to create an affordable version
with an associated brand
that won't impact the parent company's bottom line.
In time, we'll create jobs, reduce waste,
and improve the diets
of an ever-increasing number of people,
people like me who want to feed their kids
healthy, accessible, affordable food.
- And you've run the numbers? - It's all in here.
By my conservative projections,
profits could increase 30% in the next 5 years.
- And the initial investment? - Minimal.
The infrastructure's already in place.
Okay, thank you.
Uh, you can go now.
I spoke to Segundo.
How is the old man?
He told me a story
about a feud between the Roarkes and the mermaids.
Why didn't you tell me?
Our relationship is about you and me,
not about anybody else.
Did your people steal a guest?
No one was stolen.
There was a guest who fell in love with one of us.
He chose to join us, just like I hope you will.
- Is he still with you? - He is.
Perhaps someday you'll meet him.
Perhaps.
Take all the time you need.
Julia, what a nice surprise. Please come on in.
So...
Courtney, I'm going to make
an official announcement tomorrow,
but I wanted to talk to you first.
I'm all ears.
I loved your pitch. I really did--
thought-provoking, well-considered.
Okay.
But I'm going to let you go.
Let me--
What? - Our visions don't align.
But they do.
The Julia Beryl Thiel that you admire
is a marketing tool
to sell bespoke washcloths
and ethically sourced pine cones
to rich people with more money than common sense.
I don't understand.
You're an idealist, Courtney.
So are you.
No.
I'm a pragmatist.
Ultimately, my top priority is shareholder value.
Seed Spear is a high-end lifestyle brand.
It's not a "save the world, feed the people" brand.
It could be both.
But it won't be.
What about "give light, be light"?
Courtney...
I don't want to be the one responsible
for dimming your light.
Seed Spear isn't the place for you.
If you need a recommendation, don't hesitate to reach out.
And, Courtney...
the universe is always working in your favor.
Courtney?
I know it's tempting to see this as a failure.
That's because it is a failure.
I'm an idealistic, tone-deaf idiot
with terrible ideas and bad hair.
I think your hair is lovely.
You know, sometimes the wrong door has to close
so we can move through the right one.
How can I tell Alexis that I lost my job
and that our future is ruined?
One person didn't like your pitch,
and now your entire future is ruined?
Well, it certainly seems a lot more bleak
than it did 24 hours ago.
I feel lost.
If Alexis had the same experience,
what would you tell her?
I would tell her to believe in herself,
hold her head up high, and move on with dignity.
Your daughter is lucky to have such a wise mom.
And you can't stay under the covers forever.
It's time to believe in yourself,
hold your head high, and move on with dignity.
Hey.
What brings you to my neck of the woods?
I'm worried about Ruby.
Elena--
Javier, I think she's in danger.
What, from Isla?
Isla is not who Ruby thinks she is.
And if we sit back and we do nothing,
she very well may take Ruby to the ocean with her...
forever.
Okay, I hear you, okay?
But if that's what Ruby wants, isn't that her decision?
Only if she's doing it with a sound mind.
What do you mean?
I think Isla's stealing her memories.
And I...
I need to know for sure.
That's where I come in.
She trusts you.
You know, she'll open up to you if she can.
Thank you.
- Heading home? - No.
I thought I'd spend a year traveling the world
and then find another low-paying job.
Mm, yeah, heard you crapped out on your pitch.
Honestly, I was amazed
you weren't fired after that dinner.
Why are you here, Mason?
Company property.
Unless you're planning on taking those with you.
Yeah, I was about to steal a box of stress balls,
'cause that would be the answer to all my problems.
Julia wants you to leave it all in her suite.
Here's the key.
Don't take this too hard, huh?
It's all a learning experience,
and you learned a lot.
Yeah, I learned you suck.
Oh, somebody brought their appetite.
If the sun has risen, I'm ravenous.
I may have to slip
those salt and pepper shakers into my luggage.
It's not a lump. It's just a cyst.
So...
what's new?
Courtney.
Give light, be light, my ass!
You stole my idea.
You stole my idea! Don't deny it!
Okay.
Okay, let's all take a breath.
Courtney here is understandably upset
because she was just let go.
I wasn't let go. You fired me.
How about we discuss this privately?
I think here's good.
Julia Beryl Thiel is not who she pretends to be.
Seed Spear is in trouble.
Hedge-fund managers won't even return her calls.
How would you know that?
Leo?
I didn't tell her,
but she is the receptionist.
Was, until she stole my idea to save the company.
Don't be ridiculous.
I came up with a brilliant new direction
for Seed Spear.
My idea, not hers.
You came up with marketing ideas,
and you're already contacting potential distributors.
Just admit it, Julia.
It's all in here.
You broke into my suite.
You wanted the stress balls back.
What stress balls?
It's what he said when he gave me your key.
You gave her my key?
To be fair, I gave him the key, Julia,
and I told him to give it to her.
Why would you do that?
Because you're a liar.
And I'm not gonna let you be a thief.
So now you're the arbiter of what's right and fair?
I'm done enabling you.
You're on your own.
If you're in the market for new partners,
I know someone who just became available,
and she has great ideas.
Do you, now?
You don't have a clue as to what it takes, Courtney.
Maybe, maybe not.
But she'll have my help.
Are you kidding?
Hell, yeah.
What's the worst that could happen?
Well, you could fail
and lose a lot of investor money
and be right back where you started.
No way. I'm a badass, boss-babe superwoman.
That's the attitude.
Uh, Julia...
remember he universe is always working in your favor.
Leo was dead weight.
Get... away... from me.
- Thank you for being on time. - No problem.
Good morning.
I hope you can handle an extra passenger.
I am no longer welcome on the corporate jet.
Of course.
- Thank you. - Perfect.
We have so many things to discuss
about our new company. - Yes, we do.
Thank you.
Hmm, well, I am sure it will be a huge success.
No doubt.
- Will you check that? - Yes, sir.
Excuse me.
Well?
So I listened to Ruby's thoughts.
- And? - It's all gone.
What do you mean?
As far as I can tell, she remembers nothing of her life
before the Island--
not Mel, not the kids, nothing.
I can't let this stand, Javier.
I'm with you. Any ideas?
Just one.
Thank you, Javier. - Of course.
Elena.
Yeah?
For the record, I love you, too.
♪ Hold on to hope, love ♪
♪ I searched high and low
♪ For you ♪
♪ Each day gets closer ♪
♪ So hold on stronger ♪
♪ To me ♪
♪ And you ♪
♪ Someday soon ♪
♪ I'll find you ♪
♪ Someday soon ♪
♪ I'll know... ♪
Hello?
Good evening.
My name is Elena Roarke.
I need to speak with you about your mother.