Character Relationship Map: Splash, Too

Characters

• Allen Bauer (played by Todd Waring) — protagonist

  Determined fruit merchant searching for his lost mermaid love, later reconciled.

• Madison Bauer (played by Amy Yasbeck) — supporting

  Allen's mermaid wife in the sequel, adapts to human life and focuses on marine conservation.

• Freddie Bauer (played by Donovan Scott) — supporting

  Allen's charismatic older brother and business partner, known for his womanizing ways.

• Karl Hooten (played by Noble Willingham) — supporting

  Eccentric marine scientist in the sequel, tracks aquatic life and assists Allen.

• Fern Hooten (played by Rita Taggart) — supporting

  Karl's supportive wife, participates in marine research and family dynamics.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Madison Bauer → Karl Hooten (Professional Petitioner) — Madison appeals to Karl's influence to save Salty.

  Karl is one of the benefactors of the aquarium, so Madison asks him to let Salty go.

• Fern Hooten → Karl Hooten (Family Wife) — Married couple supporting each other.

  Madison finds comfort with her new friend Fern Hooten, Karl's wife.

• Allen Bauer → Karl Hooten (Professional Business Partner) — Professional relationship where Allen seeks Karl's business support.

  Allen manages to attract a potential new customer for Bauer Produce, the wealthy Karl Hooten.

• Allen Bauer → Freddie Bauer (Family Brother) — Siblings separated by Allen's previous life choices.

  Allen admits he misses New York City and his older brother, Freddie.

• Allen Bauer → Madison Bauer (Romantic Husband) — Married couple with a significant age gap and species difference.

  Allen Bauer and his wife, Madison (a mermaid), have been living on a deserted island hideaway.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Fern Hooten → Allen Bauer (Alliance Accomplice) — Fern assists Allen and Madison in the rescue mission.

  Fern Hooten comes to their aid and helps them get Salty on to a van and out to the ocean.

• Madison Bauer → Fern Hooten (Social Confidante) — Friendship providing emotional support and validation.

  Madison finds comfort with her new friend Fern Hooten, Karl's wife, who supports Madison's desires.

Story Analysis

A mermaid and her human husband navigate suburban life, marital strain, and a rescue mission to save a dolphin friend.

Plot Progression

1. Island Escape — Allen and Madison leave their isolated island life to return to New York City to save the family business.
2. Urban Adjustment — The couple settles into suburbia, meets neighbors, and Allen secures a key business client.
3. The Dolphin Dilemma — Madison discovers her dolphin friend Salty in captivity, causing friction with Allen over business priorities.
4. Broken Promises — Allen's neglect leads to a major argument, causing Madison to leave and the marriage to fracture.
5. Redemption and Rescue — Allen apologizes, and together with Fern, they break into the aquarium to free Salty.
6. A New Beginning — Salty is freed, and Allen and Madison reaffirm their commitment to staying on land together.