- ♪ I'm in the big city with my big familia ♪
♪ Every day here is my favorite día ♪
♪ One big house and our family store ♪
♪ Food and laughter y mucho amor ♪
♪ Tíos, abuelos, all of my primos ♪
♪ A dog, a parrot, amigos ♪
♪ We're one big family now ♪
♪ Sundays and Mondays ♪
♪ They're all fun days when you're with the... ♪
all: Casagrandes! - ♪ Mucha vida ♪
all: Casagrandes! - ♪ Bienvenida ♪
all: Casagrandes! - ♪ Mucha risa ♪
all: Casagrandes! We're all familia!
- Tan-tan!
♪ ♪
[car horns honking]
- I had that dream again last night.
- The one where your knee had a face?
- Yes, but this time it was wearing braces.
What do you think it means?
[phone ringing]
- Hold that thought. It's my dad.
Hey, Dad! - Ranita!
Guess what? I have crazy news.
- Looks like we're in a tunnel.
- Can you believe that. - What did you say?
I lost reception. - I said I'm--
- [growls] - Oh, no!
What is he trying to say? I'm dying to know!
- Ah, come on, phone. - Here, maybe if you...
[both grunting] - Sorry, important call.
Pardon me.
Does this train have Wi-Fi?
- Anything? - Stop!
Hold it right there.
- I'm coming to the city tomorrow!
- What? That's awesome!
- I know, I know! I'm coming for a conference.
Our headquarters happens to be in Great Lakes City.
Eh, we can hang out all week,
and I'm excited to try your city's famous hotdog.
"Piled high with onions, peppers"--
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! [speaking Spanish]
- Whoa, is that an alpaca? - Si!
I'm already on my way. See you soon!
[hollers, shouts indistinctly]
- Yes!
I can't wait for you to meet my dad.
- Me too! But first, can you climb down?
Can't feel my spleen.
[car horns honking]
- Dad's coming here? Sweet!
I'll show him all the cool stuff in the mercado.
The pan dulce case.
My sticker gun. [smooches]
My chorizo nunchucks. [exclaims]
- I've been thinking:
why don't we try to get dad to move here?
- What? - [babbles, grunts]
[groaning]
- Oh, sorry, Vito.
- I just found out that Dad's headquarters is in the city.
He could work here instead of Peru.
- [hissing through teeth] Yeah, that would be amazing,
but don't get your hopes up.
I tried to get Dad to move back too.
I even got him a job at the Corn Dog Hut
as head dog dipper.
- Well, maybe he didn't want to work there
'cause, you know, he's a doctor?
- Look, all I'm saying is,
just try and enjoy Dad while he's here.
- Hmm.
Thanks for helping me, you guys.
I couldn't pull this off alone.
- Are you kidding?
I'd do anything to get Tío Arturo to move here.
He lives in the jungle and saves people's lives.
He's a boss.
- Tío rules! - He's the coolest!
But are you sure your mom's gonna be okay with this?
- Totally.
Mom and Dad got divorced a long time ago.
Ancient history.
Phase one of the plan is simple:
Dad's been roughing it for so long.
If we show him the comforts of home,
he'll be dying to move back.
- He can sleep on my futon.
- Didn't Sergio puke crackers on it?
- That could have been anyone.
- Abuela said Dad could stay
in an empty apartment in our building.
Carlota, can you make it cozy?
- Oh, I'll make it insanely cozy.
- Carl and Carlitos, can you ask Abuela
to cook Dad's favorite food?
- Oh, hotdog nachos? Sure thing!
- No, Carl, that's your favorite.
Dad's is mole.
And CJ, can you make sure
Abuelo doesn't scowl at my dad like this?
[growls] He's got a soft heart like Bobby.
- I can turn that frown upside down.
- Great, operation "Get Dad To Stay" is a go.
♪ ♪
[gasps]
- Oh! - I'm so glad you're here!
- Mi Ranita.
- Come on, there's so much to do and see.
[car horns honking]
- Eh, Ranita, are--are you sure it's okay
I'm staying in your building?
It's been a while since I've seen your abuelitos.
- Dad, stop worrying.
Everyone's glad you're here.
- Ay, pues, if you say so.
[exclaims, groans]
[body thuds]
- Abuelo, do you think that's enough stickers?
Ooh, maybe it needs glitter. - Humph.
- Abuelo, stop scowling.
- [growling]
[door opens]
- [squeals] Is he here yet?
- Mm-hmm, still have your man-crush?
- I don't know what you're talking about.
[exhales, sniffs] Good.
- The apartment's all ready,
and I did the whole thing for 20 bucks.
I even had enough left to get these cute espadrilles.
Whoa! [groans, grunts]
I'm still breaking them in.
- [laughs, shrieks]
- The mole is almost ready.
I'm working with some very hot chilies.
- [squawks] You can say that again!
[hollers]
- I asked for mole for months. [goofy exclamation]
Arturo comes into town and we have mole.
[car horn honks]
- That must be them!
- [yelps, grunts]
Ugh, no wonder these were on sale.
- Buenas tardes, familia!
both: Tío Arturo! [all cheering]
- Como estan? It's great to see you.
♪ ♪
- Arturo. - Maria.
[both stammering, laughing]
- O-okay. - Awkward.
- Well, here are all the numbers you'll need.
- Eh, wait, where are you going, Maria?
- To the spa.
I've waited almost two years
for it to be your weekend with the kids.
[smooches] Have fun with your dad, chicos.
[lighthearted music]
♪ ♪
- So, Dad, I bet it's a nice change
to have someone cook for you, huh?
- Actually, some of my patients cook for me.
Oh, you should taste Señora Luisa's lomo saltado.
Whoo, riquisimo. - [growls]
- But--but this is delicious too.
- Well, it sounds like he doesn't need our food.
- Well, I bet you've really missed TV.
I've recorded all the seasons
of "Adios Ana Adios" you missed.
- Oh, I've been meaning to tell you:
the last season was filmed in Peru!
I was an extra: dead guy number four.
[clears throat groans] all: Whoa!
- Wow, your life sounds so amazing!
- Yeah, way better than here!
Who would want to leave-- [both grunt]
- Dad, did you know that Abuela made delicious horchata?
Bet they don't have that in Peru.
- Sorry, mija, but I'm cutting down on...
both: Sugar.
- I look in on you from time to time
with my third eye.
- She's just kidding, Dad.
She can't really see you in Peru.
- Yes, I can.
You know, for a doctor, you don't wash your hands much.
- [laughs, stammers]
[clears throat]
- Is, uh, anyone else feeling chilly?
Good thing I have my traditional Peruvian manta.
- Ah, yes, mantas.
All the old ladies in the village wear them.
- Uh... [laughs]
- Oh. - Hey, Dad?
How's the produce there?
I heard the papayas are huge.
- What's the craziest injury you've ever treated?
- What's the fashion like in Peru?
- Can I got Peru for my birthday?
- [growls] You know what, Dad?
I bet you're exhausted.
I'll show you your room. Good-night, everybody.
- I don't care if he doesn't wash his hands.
♪ ♪
[light snaps] [chimes tinkle]
Isn't this nice, Dad?
I bet it's twice the size of your hut
and minus the mosquitos, right?
Looks like Carlota thought of everything.
I think she even got you a noise machine.
- Buenisimo. Thank you, chula.
- Sleep well, Dad--
or should I say, sleep better than you have in two years.
♪ ♪
[groaning]
[goofy exclamation]
- Tranquil waterfall. Babbling brook.
Crickets.
- [grunts] Ah.
Now that's more like it.
[snoring]
- I don't get it.
He had that awesome apartment, but he slept out here?
- Guess he prefers roughing it.
Or maybe Sergio wasn't the best noise machine.
- Oh, sure, blame the bird.
- Well, the "comforts of home" thing was a bust,
but it's okay.
Today is phase two,
and after he sees how fun the city is,
he'll definitely want to move here.
- ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey ♪
- Ready to get to know the city?
♪ ♪
[bell dinging]
♪ ♪
♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey ♪
♪ ♪
- [belches] Ay, perdon.
Must have been the hotdogs.
So much great food on one block.
- I told you you'd love it here, Dad.
I win--again. - Dang it.
Well, I'd better get back to the mercado.
I left Vito in charge,
and he usually snacks on the merch.
- Hey, Dad, can we talk?
There was something important I wanted to ask.
- Dime, mija!
I always hoped we'd have moments like this.
Is it about a boy? Or a girl.
Sorry, you talk.
- Oh, it's nothing like that.
We've been just having such a great time,
and I've missed you so much.
I was kinda hoping-- and I know this sounds crazy.
Just hear me out. - Oh, Ranita.
I know where this is going,
but your mom and I are better off as friends.
- Eww, Dad, no.
I'm not talking about you and mom getting back together.
I'm trying to ask you to move back to the city.
If the headquarters is here, can't you work there?
- Oh, ay mi vida.
I would love to.
I--I miss you and Bobby every day,
but it's not that easy.
My job really does need me in Peru.
I made a commitment to the community there.
- [sighs]
- Pero, mira: maybe I can talk to my boss
about coming back more,
and maybe you and Bobby could visit me.
And instead of talking once a day,
we'll talk twice-- or three times!
- Okay, Dad. Sounds good.
- Come here. Give your papa a hug.
- I love you, Dad. - I love you too, sweetie.
- [belches] Sorry.
[laughs] You were right about the hotdogs.
- Now that's a Santiago burp.
[cars honking]
- How many taquitos did you eat?
- Those were taquitos?
I thought they were spicy cannoli.
- You were right, Bobby.
I did everything I could think of,
and it still wasn't enough to get him to stay.
- I'm sorry.
Wanna use my sticker gun?
That always cheers me up.
- [laughs] - Don't take it personally.
It's not that he doesn't love us.
He just really cares about his patients.
Dad loves helping people. - Uh, could he help me?
I've got a mole that needs looking at.
[grunts] Oh, never mind.
It's just a pepperoni.
Oh, that's good.
- This isn't fair, Sid.
He's always thinking about his patients,
but Bobby and I need him too.
- First we gotta get that ball away from you.
Maybe your dad doesn't think you and Bobby need help.
I mean, you're both doing great.
You just won the spelling bee,
and your hair's never looked healthier.
- Sid, that's it.
I know how to get my dad to stay.
- Okay, guys: new plan.
We have to convince my dad that I'm failing school
and throwing my life away.
- But you're a total nerd. - Carl!
He's right. I'll be a tough sell.
- Not really.
The city is full of bad influences.
How hard could it be for a kid to go down the wrong path?
- So you're going to stop studying?
- Pssh, no way. I've got a better idea.
I'm just gonna need some of your craft paint.
- Adios, honor roll.
Hola, detention. [laughs maniacally]
- [gasps] You're really good at this, Carl.
- I've helped Vito with a few parking tickets.
- I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear that.
Now we just have to put it where my dad will see.
Hey, Lalo, bring this to my dad.
[gasps]
- We're gonna need another test.
- Aww, man, you weren't supposed to see that.
Ugh, fine, I might as well show you.
You'll find out anyway.
- A "D"?
- Minus.
Guess I've just had trouble focusing
since you've been gone.
- Really?
Your mother said you just won the spelling bee,
and you're on the honor roll.
- [scoffs] And you believe her?
She's probably just saying that so you wouldn't worry.
- Well, I'm not worried,
because I'm gonna help you study every day
for as long as it takes to get your grades back up.
- Really? As long as it takes?
- Of course. I'll call you from Peru.
- Oh, from Peru. Awesome.
- Cheer up, mija.
With your intelligence and work ethic,
you'll be an A-student in no time.
- But... [sighs]
- [growls] - Ugh.
Eww, yuck.
It's gonna take more than one failed test
to convince my dad to stay.
We need to go bigger. - [squawks]
Let's lock him in a cage!
What? You guys do it to me.
[squawks] - [gasps]
Wait a minute: I saw this telenovela
about a girl who started hanging out
with the wrong crowd.
Long story short, she dropped out of school
and started wearing the cutest leather jacket.
- I like where you're going.
- All right, what screams "rebel"?
Wait, I have a vision.
[heavy rock music]
[tiger screams]
- Oh, perfecto!
Now we have to do something about that hair.
[dramatic music]
- Oh! - Whoa.
- Better, but she's still too clean.
You have to look like you've gotten into a few fights.
- How are we gonna do that?
- Here, hold this. - Eww, tuna?
Why tuna? - Oh, you'll see.
[cats yowling] [screams]
Ah, ow! [grunting]
Really, Carl?
- You can't argue with the results.
- Ooh.
car horns honking]
[heavy rock music]
♪ ♪
- Ranita, just in time for breakfast.
- Breakfast, huh?
Breakfast is for losers.
- Aren't you late for school?
And what's with the new look?
- What is this, Twenty Questions?
- Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
I'm not crazy about that tone, señorita.
- And I'm not crazy about that shirt.
Just kidding. It looks great.
- I have to go to my conference,
but when I get back,
you and I are going to have a chat about this attitude.
[door opens]
- Yes.
[bell rings]
[monkey screeches] - Thanks, Chuck.
[Chuck babbles] Oh, okay.
But this is your last one.
[shrieks] Take my lunch!
Whatever you want! - Sid, it's me.
- Sweet new look.
So, did you get your dad to stay?
- We made some progress, but we still need a closer
to finish the job.
How are you at doing impressions?
- I'm great. Do you want a chimpanzee?
[hooting]
Or maybe a humpback whale.
[goofy exclamations]
- I was thinking a little more human.
- Can you hold my hotdog?
But don't eat it. Bueno.
- Hello, Dr. Santiago?
This is Sid--I mean... [coughs]
Mrs. Sidurson, Ronnie Anne's teacher.
I'm from Norway.
Anyway, Ronnie Anne has been skipping classes
and seems to be throwing her life away.
- Are you sure?
That doesn't sound like her.
- Rumor has it,
she's been hanging out with the wrong crowd
in an alley behind the fish market.
In fact, I get she's there right now.
- I can't go now. We have class.
- Uh, did I say now? I meant like 3:30-ish.
- Uh, thank you. I'll look for her there.
- Yes--I mean, yes.
You sound like an excellent parent.
I hope to meet you soon.
Or never. Bye.
- Sweet, now we just have to find some rebels.
[bell rings]
Right after honors English.
- Tomas, ayudame, amigo.
I need you to do the presentation without me.
- [exhales sharply] Okay.
You got this, Tomas.
Uh, Arturo! Your hotdog!
[munches, sighs]
♪ ♪
- OMG, you guys look so legit!
I am such a good stylist,
- What's my motivation, again?
- Just act tough and follow my lead.
- I feel like my character would chew gum like this.
[angry munching]
- Go with your gut. - Good luck!
We'll see you at home. Carl, no.
- But I wanna be a rebel!
- How many fish markets are there in the city?
- [grunts] - [sighs]
[curious music]
[gasps] Espera! Stop!
[grunts] Every time.
- So I'm like, "do I join the debate club
or try out for Mathletes?"
- [gasps] It's my dad.
Quick, places. - Hurry up!
- Guys, quick.
- Please, Ronnie Annie,
I'll do all of your homework if you let me live.
- Plus extra credit, or else.
- Ronalda! - [sobbing]
- What is going on? You're skipping school?
Getting into fights? - Sorry you had to see that.
I guess I'm not the goody-two-shoes
you thought I was.
I'm bad. Real bad.
- Hey, can you, uh, maybe not lean on my bike?
- Sorry. I--I mean, not sorry.
- Okay, that's enough. You're coming with me.
You're in big trouble, jovencita.
- What are you gonna do? Ground me from Peru?
- Ooh! - Burn!
- In the taxi. Andale.
- Fine, grandpa, I'm going.
♪ ♪
Actually, who needs seatbelts?
I like to live on the edge. [hollers]
[grunts, panting] - Quit it, Ronalda.
I know you're faking it.
That tattoo is from the kiddie meal at Burger Barn.
- Huh? Dang it, Carlota.
Ugh, I'm sorry.
I just figured if you thought I was getting into trouble,
you wouldn't go back to Peru. [sighs]
- [sighs] Well, I'm not going back to Peru.
I'll find a way to say. - Wait, what?
- I don't approve of you lying to me,
but if you were willing to do all this,
you must really need me.
And I don't want you hanging out behind fish markets,
even if it is just pretend.
- No more fish markets. I promise.
Thanks, Dad.
- [grunts] Ay.
I'm glad they were able to put your hair back.
Well, I'd better tell your Abuela
I'm staying until I can find my own place.
- I'll go unpack your bags.
- [growls]
[snorts]
- [gasps]
"Gracias, Dr. Santiago, for helping mi familia.
"Mi hermana is much better.
I'm so happy she can play with me again."
[mellow music]
♪ ♪
"Dear Dr. Santiago,
mi papa is healthy again because of you."
[car horn honks] [dog barks]
- Thank you. Yeah, it was a tough choice.
- [indistinct babbling] - You need my address?
Sure, it's, uh-- - No, he's not staying!
He's going back to Peru.
- Hey! - What are you talking about?
I was just ordering a pizza.
Couldn't decide between cheese and pepperoni.
What's going on?
- I saw your letters-- the ones from the kids in Peru,
and it made me realize how self I'm being.
Of course I want you to stay, but...
[sniffles] I have a big, awesome family
and great friends,
and even though I miss you, I'll be okay.
- Are you sure about this, Ronnie Anne?
- Positive.
- Well, I'd better get some sleep
if I'm still going to make my flight tomorrow.
- Ow, Tío Arturo!
Ronnie Anne punched me in both my eyes
and gave me a... [stammering]
Wedgie! [sobs]
- Too late, Carl. He knows everything.
- Oh, now you tell me.
Just don't do that to a guy.
[elastic snaps]
Ow!
♪ ♪
- Hmm.
♪ ♪
- I can't believe my trip went by so fast.
I had an amazing time. [laughs]
Eh, you know, aside from the taxis.
[both laugh]
- Wait, I made you something to remember your visit by.
♪ ♪
- Oh, this beautiful, and very thoughtful, Ranita.
- And I brought you our best mangos.
You'll have to eat them in the car 'cause--
'cause you'll never get them through customs.
- [laughs] Gracias, Beto.
[all wailing] - Don't leave!
- Thank you all. You're always welcome in Peru!
[car door opens, slams] [tires squeal]
- Okay, everybody inside.
I'll make some chocolatito.
♪ ♪
[tires squeal]
- Ay.
- Go fish. - Aww, man.
[phone rings]
- Huh? It's Dad.
He must have landed.
Hey, Dad. That was fast
You're in Peru already?
- Not exactly.
- [screams] He stole Sergio!
- [squawks] He never left.
- [gasps] Dad!
- What are you doing back?
- I know you're okay without me,
but I realized that I'm not ready to leave you.
So I took a job at headquarters.
- But what about Peru?
- Tomas was happy to fill in for me for a while.
It's a win-win. - I knew it.
I lit three candles and nailed your sock to the door
to make you stay.
- Huh, so that's where that went.
[all cheering, laughing]
- [growls]
[chuckles]
♪ ♪
- [sobbing]
It's so beautiful.
- Hola, I'm back!
That was so relaxing.
I feel like a million bucks.
What'd I miss?
- You wanna tell her, or should I?
[lively music]
♪ ♪