Did you see the game between the Hornets and the Grizzlies the one that went into overtime? (comma)

the word that best matches the meaning of the expression "went to the big ocean" is died.

the goldfish died, which is why the father looks at the children mournfully. the "big ocean" is the father's way of saying fish heaven. he could have just said that the goldfish died, but this way, the children imagine the fish in a bigger, better place instead of just picturing a dead fish.

explanation:

a dellusion is athing where your mind sees stuff

climax. is the answer