Fantasy Island (2021) s02e02 Episode Script

1
What will you call that blue?
Cerulean?
- I guess.
- No, no, azure.
Yeah, sure.
I don't want to be one of those people
who go around telling other
people to smile and, cheer up.
But I should smile and cheer up.
Yeah, well, maybe. Yes.
For the guests.
I know.
It's just
I really miss Gina.
Hmm, well,
that's another shade of blue.
Yeah.
Come over tonight.
We'll have a breakup movie marathon.
Uh, it's okay.
I'm just not really feeling it.
Okay.
I'll even do a face mask.
No, it's really
It's okay.
Besides, I don't want to
bring down this whole giddy
and in love but finally
not afraid to show it vibe.
- I'm not giddy, thank you.
- Uh-huh.
- Let's go.
- Morning, Elena.
Javier.
- Uh-huh, not giddy.
- No.
Yes, made it to paradise.
Which way to the infinity pool?
Eh, first the bar,
then the infinity pool.
- Ah.
- Meet Mateo, Shawn, and Eli.
Hello, gentlemen.
I'm Elena Roarke, your host.
- This is my associate, Ruby.
- Hi.
And I see that
your bachelor party weekend
has already started.
Oh, yeah.
So, which one of you is getting married?
Oh, that'd be me.
At least that's the plan.
These drunk guys are
my best man and groomsman.
Well, we are delighted to meet you all.
Ash will get you settled,
and then we'll talk.
- Welcome to Fantasy Island.
- Thank you.
Right this way.
So, what's the plan for the big
bachelor party blowout?
Casino night or beer pong Olympics?
Well, they each get their own fantasy.
Isn't that enough?
Um, we're supposed
to have another guest.
Where's Ms. Reyes?
Hmm.
Ms. Reyes?
Hello.
I'm Elena Roarke.
I'm your host.
Are the bros gone?
Mm, well,
welcome to Fantasy Island.
Helene Reyes,
this is my associate Ruby.
- Hi.
- Hey.
Only child of a single mom.
Carrying my own bag since I was five.
By all means.
So I thought this place
was supposed to be special.
What's up with the dude squad?
Wonderful to meet you too.
I promise you,
the dudes are here for a reason
just like everyone else
who comes to Fantasy Island.
Now, we're gonna go to my
office so we can talk about why,
you're here.
After you, please.
Uh please meet me
in my office in an hour.
We need to go over the schedule.
Of course.
See you then.
Now, I know you don't
need to go over the schedule.
I was conceived
in the middle of a hurricane.
Hurricane Helene.
Wow, well, that's one way
to weather a storm.
It was in the jungle in Belize.
My mom thought
she was gonna die that night.
Instead, here I am.
At least that's the story.
- You were meant to be.
- I guess.
You know, it's always
just been the two of us.
Sometimes my friends
would think that it was sad,
but it wasn't.
Well, a family can look like anything.
It's love that matters.
We would have pancakes for dinner
and go camping for Christmas.
And then when I was sick,
she would make this big nest,
in the middle of her bed, and,
rub my back until I fell asleep.
It was pretty perfect.
She sounds wonderful.
She was.
- She, uh, she died a year ago.
- Oh.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I've been sleeping with this
under my pillow.
Which I know is stupid, but whatever.
I don't think that's stupid at all.
So Helene,
what can the Island do for you?
My fantasy is, to find him.
- Your father?
- My biological father.
You know, with my mom gone,
I just feel kind of untethered.
I want to be connected to something,
and,
like, what if I need a kidney?
What do you know about him?
Just that my mom called him Sunshine,
'cause he was a ray of light
in the hurricane,
and he called her Blue
'cause of her eyes.
But they only spent
that one night together.
Romantic.
Also, apparently he has
a really great smile.
My mom said I got mine from him.
Well, let's hope the Island
gives you a reason to use it.
Mm-hmm.
Come with me.
So what happens now?
- What do I do?
- Choose a path.
That's it?
Every fantasy's different, Helene.
Sometimes I have a map or itinerary.
In your case,
just do what feels right.
Is it possible
No, I mean there's no way.
My bio dad's not one
of the guys from the plane.
- Is he?
- I don't know.
But it is meaningful that
you're all here together,
for what it's worth.
Oh, I know.
What about some yoga to perk you up?
I'm not really feeling all bendy, so
Okay, origami lesson.
Bike ride.
You know what?
I'll plan Mateo's bachelor party.
That seems like the opposite,
of what's gonna make you feel better,
after a breakup.
Well, maybe basking in somebody's joy
will be good for me.
Okay, but no strippers.
So how does this work?
Do we just, like, blurt out
our fantasies or
Well, assuming you're all okay
with your friends hearing
your heart's desires.
Oh, unlike most guys,
we tell each other everything.
Great.
Let's start with you, Shawn.
What can the Island do for you?
- I'm a scaredy-cat.
- Oh, me too.
Also, I'm queer.
Oh, me too!
Hey.
Yeah, coming out in college was
A whole deal, but,
luckily these guys supported me.
- We're not complete jerks.
- Mm.
It felt so good.
Just completely empowering.
But it's like I used up
all my cards in that one act,
and everything else
just still terrifies me.
He has four smoke alarms
in a one-bedroom apartment.
My fantasy,
is to be free of fear.
All fear?
I'm not sure that's wise.
Just for a couple days.
I just want to see what it's
like to do whatever I want
without being gripped by utter terror.
What is it that you want to do?
Scuba dive, eat weird stuff,
get a tattoo, touch a spider,
just everything.
Okay, well, we can manage
that and maybe a little more.
Mm.
Eli, what about you?
My fantasy is to be a chick magnet.
Oh.
You think I'm an ass?
We don't judge.
I've always been
romantically challenged.
The third wheel, the funny friend,
the shoulder girls cry on
when they get dumped.
- It gets old.
- It's not like you're an ogre.
Yeah and your last
girlfriend was gorgeous
- and crazy about you.
- Evelyn.
He unceremoniously dumped her
on Valentine's Day.
She wasn't the one.
Okay, the point is
I've always had to work
for whatever female attention I get.
For once, I'd like the women
to come to me.
I understand.
I'm sorry, but come on.
I doubt that.
What about our groom's fantasy?
Tell me.
Have you ever met someone
and just clicked instantly?
Aw, like you and your fiancée.
He's not talking about Sophie.
Although I do love Sophie
more than words can say.
I mean, she's the woman of my dreams.
Uh, except for
the other woman of his dreams.
Years ago, I
Spent one night
with a woman I met traveling.
We were together
for less than 24 hours, but,
I haven't been able to
stop thinking about her.
- And I've always wondered
- What if?
My fantasy is to see her, one last time.
Eli, there is a beautiful
young woman in a yellow bikini,
and she is desperately trying
to get your attention.
It appears I have somewhere else to be.
- If you'll excuse me.
- Okay.
Oh, my
Mateo, you and I,
we are headed this way.
And I know a great tattoo place.
Oh, look at that.
No fear.
- Ah!
- Let's go.
- Oh, and the bigger the better.
- Okay.
As soon as you step through that door,
your fantasy will begin.
She's on the other side?
Maybe this is a bad idea.
Only you know the answer to that.
Whenever you're ready.
Hola.
- Huh, an American.
- Guilty.
Mom?
You know, when you said
go over the schedule,
I didn't picture this.
And to be clear, I also
didn't picture going over the schedule.
Patience, Javi.
What is this place?
A little secret of mine.
Vamos.
- Welcome to my beach getaway.
- It's beautiful.
Ah, you know, it's a perk of the job.
It's been passed down through
the Roarke family, for generations,
like, you know, my hacienda.
How have I never noticed
this place from the plane?
It's Island Magic.
You'll see it
now that you know it's here.
- Mm.
- Mm-hmm.
You know what?
You are the first person
that I have ever brought here.
- I'm honored.
- Mm.
How many more secrets do you have?
Lots.
- Yeah?
- Mm-hmm.
Well, I don't have any.
What you see is what you get.
Well, it's a good thing
that I like what I see.
Now, let's go over that schedule.
- Right now?
- Mm-hmm.
Let's go.
I am in the ocean.
I'm not worried about
sharks or riptides.
It's just water.
This is amazing.
Well, I mean, I wouldn't say that you
are technically,
in the ocean, but yay.
I wasted so much of
my life just thinking
every little thing was the big,
bad monster under the bed.
I only have two fears.
Singing in public
and being alone
for the rest of my life.
One visceral, one existential.
Very respectable.
Oh.
It looks like Eli's having
the time of his life.
Or he's trying to.
See, the fantasies here
can be a lot more layered
than they seem.
But, have you decided on what
you're getting for your tattoo?
No clue.
How'd you decide on yours?
Well, actually, mine chose me.
I got it at this little hut
that I'm taking you to.
And had you always wanted one?
No. No, no, never.
- But there was this woman, Isla.
- Oh!
And something called Island Magic.
And, well, the moment was the moment.
And this tattoo literally
became the dividing line
between my old life, and my new one.
I hope the same thing is true for me.
We're here.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
Hey, there.
How can I help you?
I want to get a tattoo.
A big one.
Uh, you do realize
you can still feel pain, right?
- Or, like, medium.
- Mm-hmm.
Sure, man, I got you.
Take a look.
See if something speaks to you.
Okay.
Um
I'm just wondering.
Is Isla working today?
I don't know that name.
Sorry.
Isla.
She's got long, shiny hair.
Brown eyes.
The sweet, soft, melodic voice.
I've been here for years,
and there's no Isla.
Huh.
How about this?
Koi fish. Symbolizes courage.
Perfect.
See? It chose you.
Wise choice.
Take a seat, bro.
Well, would you like me
to hold your hand through it?
- I got this.
- Yeah?
Yeah.
I'm fearless.
Okay.
That door was supposed to be locked.
We're closed for siesta.
I've been on the road for 39 hours.
- Take pity on me?
- Come back in an hour.
Please, just a bowl of paella?
I happen to know that
you have a pot on the stove.
Well, you're very sure of yourself.
I'm just really, really hungry.
Also
You might be the most
beautiful woman I've ever seen.
And you're lucky you have a nice smile.
I'll get the paella.
Hello, Helene.
Have a seat.
Horchata.
Very popular here in Spain.
She's not my mom.
I know.
Her name is Camilla.
She and Mateo spent a night
together in Barcelona in 2001.
So that means he's not my father.
Oh, we don't know that for sure.
This is a snapshot.
It's not his whole life.
What if my father
doesn't even remember my mom?
Your mother doesn't sound like
a woman who'd be easily forgotten.
And you know, people can make
a big impact on us
in a very short time.
Look at Mateo and Camilla.
Their time together has
stayed with him, all this time.
I just hope she meant something to him.
My mom deserves that.
You know,
I've never seen one guest,
follow another into their fantasy.
- Is it against the rules?
- There are no rules,
but
It says something about you.
What does it say?
I'm not sure yet.
For now, we know
that you're a young woman
in a beautiful city on a beautiful day.
Maybe you'd like to have, a little fun.
I'm not here to have fun.
No, I'm here to find my father.
A fantasy, is a journey.
One that will take you
to unexpected places
where you'll learn unexpected things.
So come on.
Sit.
Ms. Roarke?
Ms. Roarke?
Ms. Roarke?
Ms. Roarke?
Great.
Now what?
Who the hell are you?
Hey, I'm Shawn.
Are you the girl from the plane?
I'm Helene.
This is gonna sound crazy,
but I think I'm your daughter.
Uh
When I say balloons,
I mean balloons, okay?
Y'all can't show up
with six little balloons
and expect me to be impressed.
Okay?
- Yes, ma'am.
- Okay.
You do realize this
is a party for three people.
Well, actually, not anymore.
The guys have completely opened it up.
Yeah, invited everyone.
Javier's coming.
Shoot, all the guys
on the Island are coming.
- Wow. Okay.
- Yeah.
- Fun.
- Yeah.
You seem better.
Oh, well, you know, I like a project.
Hm
Elena, I don't know.
What if there's
something wrong with me?
- Why?
- Gina, she's just
Wonderful.
She's beautiful, smart, funny.
Why wasn't she enough for me?
She can be wonderful, and, not the one.
So comfortable with us.
Like slipping into an old sweater.
With Javier,
it's like, walking on hot coals.
Wow.
Okay.
But seriously,
what if I'm just going to be alone
for the rest of my now very long life?
You know what I think you need?
- Hmm?
- Closure.
When I had to end things with James,
I gathered everything
that reminded me of him.
Then I had a ceremony
and I released it.
Maybe you should do the same thing.
I don't know.
Sounds a little woo woo-y.
Well, we do live on a magical island.
It can't hurt.
And it might help.
Okay, so you're absolutely
sure you did not have sex
with a blue-eyed woman in Belize
- in the middle of a hurricane?
- I'm sure.
Can you just give me a percentage?
'Cause despite this whole bro vibe,
you seem like solid dad material.
100%. I only had sex
with a woman once.
Bethany Willen.
Michigan, brown eyes, snowing.
And I only did it to confirm
I don't want to have sex
with a woman twice.
Oh, look, it's a giant spider.
She's cute.
Well, she's large.
- You okay?
- Yeah.
No.
What am I doing here?
I'm supposed to be finding
my bio father-person.
Where
Where is he?
I wish I could answer that for you.
Me too.
You just planning to stare at that?
All right.
She's so soft.
And I'm not scared of you.
Nope.
This is seriously why you're here
scuba diving and spiders?
The last time I was
this close to an arachnid,
I literally had to call Eli
while I was standing on
the lid of my toilet,
and he had to come rescue me
from my own bathroom.
Look, I, um
I know I'm new here,
but, this is Fantasy Island.
There has to be something
bigger that you're afraid of.
- And, I'm not judging.
- You're totally judging.
Okay, yeah, I'm judging.
I am walking around asking random men
if they are my father.
Sometimes you have to jump off
the toilet lid and deal.
You're smart for a Gen Z brat.
Maybe I'm just here
to drop some Gen Z wisdom
on your scaredy-cat millennial butt.
Oh!
Or
maybe he's your guy.
Oh, here on my nose.
I reject that.
If solid dad material
is what you're looking for,
Eli fits the bill.
All current evidence to the contrary.
Look, I'm serious.
I've known the guy eight years,
and he's never forgotten my birthday.
Mateo hasn't remembered it once.
He's just so
- Yucky.
- He's
He's working something out.
I'm not sure what.
But for real,
he's a good guy.
Believe it or not, I remember
this like it was yesterday.
Walking here with you.
Perhaps we knew each other
in another life.
In that other life,
I bought you a red rose.
And, you kissed me.
Right here.
And then what?
Then I worked up my nerve
and, I took your hand, like this.
I like this other life.
It's very romantic.
It was a beautiful life.
Well, 24 hours.
We had one day.
I hope we made the most of it.
Oh, we did.
We did.
We made it to the top
of the Sagrada Família.
This way.
Wait.
Let's do, something different this time.
Let's make new memories.
- You're crazy.
- But you like it.
- I think I do.
- This way.
I feel so alive with you.
I
You're very sweet, crazy American.
Oye!
Oy, Dios.
Vamos.
- Hey.
- Run.
¿Cómo has podido?
- Who the hell is that?
- My husband!
Yeah, I'll be right back.
I promise.
No, no, no, you stay right there.
Okay, you admire that view.
- Hi, Eli.
- Hi.
Hi.
- Hi.
- You do have a good smile.
Sorry, uh, I kind of want
to be alone for a minute,
and, I am too old for you.
The only reason you're even
talking to me is because
- the Island is giving me
- No, no, no.
-I'm
- This, like, irresistible thing.
I-I'm not hitting on you.
- You're not?
- No.
You're relieved?
I thought being a chick magnet
was your fantasy.
It was
Is
To be honest,
I kind of thought it would be more fun.
You're not as shallow
as you thought you were.
Yeah.
Yeah, something like that.
Anyway, you followed me
back here because
I have a question for you.
Fugu sashimi.
If prepared incorrectly,
it can lead to a rapid
and rather violent death.
- Are you trying to scare me?
- Little bit.
Well, no luck.
I am fearless now.
Excellent.
Anyway, that glowering
goth girl from the plane
puts me to shame
when it comes to courage.
- Interesting.
- Yeah.
Yeah, going around asking
people if they're your dad?
I'm just eating pufferfish.
All right.
- Oh, my God.
- Mm.
- So good.
- So good.
You know, perhaps,
if you're getting tired
of being put to shame
by a glowing goth girl,
you should take a moment
and consider
what you're really afraid of.
Helene said the same thing.
Mm
Smart girl.
He's been to Costa Rica,
St. Maarten, Kenya, and Spain,
but not Belize.
I'm sorry.
I should stop.
This is getting stupid.
This dad guy, what
He's not even looking for me.
I mean, what if he doesn't
even care that I, that I exist?
You could take another look at Mateo.
He's gone.
You're married?
Don't be a prude.
A prude?
What?
When I first met Sophie,
I thought she was uptight,
but
I asked her out on a date anyway
because she was really smart
and she had this funny
way of looking at me, like,
she knew when I was full of crap.
And on our first date,
she told the dirtiest joke.
Like, we're in a nice restaurant
and, I laughed so hard,
I got wine coming out of my nose.
If Sophie's so wonderful
then why aren't you with her?
Because I've been
holding on to a mirage.
You.
- I'm a mirage?
- I'm an idiot.
The most incredible, hilarious
woman in the entire world,
she's miraculously in love with me.
She wants to marry me,
and I've been, comparing her to you.
Okay, crazy man, have a nice life.
Oh, he will.
Are you ready?
I'm ready.
- Let's go.
- Where are you going?
I believe I'm going
to my bachelor party.
Looks like I'm officially
getting married.
- With no reservations?
- No reservations.
You know, Mateo, it's not uncommon
Idealizing the one who got away.
Just don't let it get in the way of
The right person?
That a boy.
Enjoy your party.
Let's see what's up.
Hi.
Hey.
Question.
Have you ever been to Belize?
Yeah.
Yeah, I love Belize.
It's a crazy story actually.
Any chance there's a hurricane in it?
Excuse me?
Uh
I have something to say.
Eli Cohen.
I'm in love with you.
I know that you can't, and won't,
love me the same way,
but, I just need to tell you because
you're amazing.
Uh, that crazy story
Is there a woman with
Sorry, I gotta see this.
I've never heard you
say an unkind word.
Not even to that
delivery guy that dropped
your pizza cheese-side
down on the street,
then put it back in the box.
I'm Buddhist, and even
I wanted to beat him up.
I knew he was
holding on to something big.
Not anymore.
And whenever I feel sad, or, unworthy,
you always have the right
words to make me feel better.
You never get hangry.
You're kind.
You leave food out
for that really cranky cat
in the alley behind your apartment,
and you always open the doors,
and not just for old ladies.
And I've been so scared
to tell you because
I was afraid of losing you
as my friend.
But
when I'm not afraid, I
I know I can handle it.
So whatever happens, I just
- I want you to know
- I love you too, man.
- Not that way.
- Oh, I know.
But, I love the hell out of you.
Wow. This is so awkward.
Oh, it's gonna be for days
or weeks or years.
We'll get through it.
Wait, wait.
When were you in Belize?
Um, a few years ago.
That, was gutsy, man.
I'm proud of you.
Little offended you don't love me,
- but
- Oh, shut up.
He's got good taste.
He's got good taste.
- This guy.
- Oh, shut up.
Oh, you know.
Congratulations to all of you.
I'm so happy the Island
was able to give you what you needed.
Not in the way you expected perhaps.
- What was that about?
- She's right.
Well, she's Roarke.
Of course she's right.
What's she right about?
I got what I needed.
Which was not to be fawned over
by a bunch of gorgeous women
who don't even know me.
So what did you need, man?
I think I really needed
to hear what you said about me.
Like, really hear it.
So, uh,
remember when I broke up with Evelyn?
Oh, yeah.
I didn't really break up with Evelyn.
She broke up with me.
I know I said she wasn't the one.
The truth is
I kind of thought she was.
And she broke up with me
on Valentine's Day.
Ever since, I just felt like
Like no one's ever gonna love me,
you know?
But what you said,
it is the first time
I felt hopeful in months.
And loveable.
Am I blushing?
I feel like I'm blushing.
Oh, you're totally blushing.
So, I never really liked Evelyn.
So snooty.
I never once saw her
wear comfortable shoes.
Anyway,
I finally feel like I'm gonna be okay.
What about you?
You okay?
Yeah.
Yeah, I can move on now.
You know, make take some time.
I'm not gonna snap
fall out of love with you,
but, uh, I'll get there.
As long as I don't lose you
as my friend.
Not possible.
And I know there's someone
amazing out there for you.
And,
he has to be Eli and Mateo approved.
Yes. Yes.
And I thought I
couldn't feel more alone.
Let's go for a walk.
Your turn.
Time to face your fear.
The worst part is
I had this whole vision
of how it was gonna be meeting my dad.
When I find him,
he's gonna be happy,
to know that I exist.
I am so stupid.
This island, it sucks.
I'm sorry, Helene.
Fantasy Island delivers fantasies,
not fairy tales.
What you want, and envisioned,
- may be different from what you need.
- What I need?
I can't have what I need.
I need my mom.
God, she gave the best hugs.
You know, when she hugged me,
I just knew that
everything was gonna be okay.
I sound so stupid because
it's not even possible,
but I need a hug.
I need a mom hug.
Come with me.
Oh, God.
Where are you taking me?
Where you need to go.
Ms. Roarke?
Hey.
Where did you come from?
Are you okay?
Come here.
Everything's gonna be okay.
It's gonna be okay.
I know it's scary, but,
you're gonna be okay.
Let's go.
It's not safe here.
Hey, Blue, this way.
I found shelter.
Come on!
Hurry, I found somewhere safe.
Let's go.
- Would you like me to
- No, I
I need to do this on my own.
- Hi.
- Hey.
It's Helene, right?
Yeah, yeah,
I was named after a hurricane.
No kidding.
I, um
I was in the jungle
during Hurricane Helene.
I didn't think I'd survive.
In fact, I
I've carried this with me
ever since that night.
Never forget it.
St. Christopher's
pendant for protection.
Yeah.
Got us through the hurricane.
I figured it must work.
Um
I think that might've been a
A gift from my mom.
Blue.
Blue
Is your mom.
It's nice to meet you, Helene.
Would it be okay if, if
I hugged you?
You know what?
Why the hell not?
It's a cleansing ceremony.
- Isla, hi.
- Hi, Ruby.
Where did you come from?
I heard you were looking for me.
Yeah, well, we had a guest
that needed a tattoo and
It's perfect.
Did you know when you gave it to me
what it meant?
I knew it was important.
That you were
Are, special.
I have to go,
but
I swim here often at night.
I hope to see you soon again.
Isla.
Can we talk?
Best bachelor party ever.
- Agreed.
- You slayed it.
- Oh.
- Good luck to all of you.
And thank you.
- And thank you, extra.
- Oh, you bet.
You know what?
There is man out there
just for you, okay?
Just let me know when you find him.
- Hmm?
- Yeah.
Jeez, he is in a hurry.
Let's wait a second.
- Morning.
- Hey.
Can I get your bag?
No.
Oh, right.
Only daughter of a single mom.
I didn't bring it.
Uh, Ms. Roarke said
that I could stay awhile.
If that's okay with you.
Yeah, that's
That's more than okay.
This doesn't mean we're gonna be all
father and daughter-y and stuff.
I just
I figured we might as well
get to know each other.
How about lunch later?
I'd like that. Yeah.
Cool.
- All right.
- All right, I'll see you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I, uh, I wanted to ask her,
but she just found out I'm her dad.
I didn't want to overstep.
Freak her out.
So I overstepped for you.
Did you know, when she got here?
- No idea.
- I'm sorry, I just feel like
I'm missing out on something big.
I'll let her explain.
Um
I don't even know where to begin.
Sounds like a job
for a pitcher of mimosas.
Definitely.
I think life is about to get
Interesting on Fantasy Island.
This is gonna be good.