Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name…
Mom,
where's my Che Guevara t-shirt with the holes?
It's in your dresser. I sewed it back up for you.
Mom… no!
It took me hours to cut out those holes!
Seriously, Mom? Another limpia?
This isn't gonna make your eyes better.
Limpias don't work.
They worked for Pedro!
Pedro died, Mom.
But just before he died, he won five hundred pesos in the lottery!
That was a great funeral.
I actually agree with Máximo.
People who perform the limpias are kind of weird and crazy.
Come on, guys.
That's my mom.
Apologies, Doña Rosita.
So sorry.
Doña Rosita is my last hope.
My doctor said my condition is too advanced.
Your cousin Berta is not a doctor!
She's the receptionist at a veterinarian's office.
You need to see a real doctor in Mexico City.
I'm not going all the way there for them to tell me I'm hopeless.
I don't need a doctor.
I have God.
God might not be enough, Mom…
Oh my God!
Anyone else need a limpia?
Yes please-- Forgive me for not believing!
Hey guys!
Quick question.
How do you know when you're dating someone?
What do you mean? This is really uncomfortable.
See, ever since Nora and I went out for lunch,
I've been over to your place more often.
Mostly to fix things.
So, does that mean I'm her boyfriend?
Well…
Have you asked her to be your girlfriend?
No.
That's very insightful, Memo.
Thanks.
But Máximo is the one you should talk to.
He just got a girl.
A gringa.
A gringa?
A New Yorker!
If there's one thing I learned from Becca
is that in order to make our dreams come true,
we have to be bold.
That's how I'm going to be from now on!
So,
if I want Nora to be my girlfriend, I just have to be bold?
Yes!
Exactly!
Oh well, I don't think I can do that. But thank you anyway.
Horses?
I missed you.
Me too.
I mean, I didn't miss me, I missed you!
How was your trip with Chad?
Not as good as expected.
Oh no, what happened?
Well…
He's so sweet, but sometimes I feel like…
like he doesn't see me for who I am.
How couldn't he see you?
You are… Julia González Padilla!
The Princess of Medellin.
Speaking of princesses, I saw you with a pretty blonde yesterday.
I'm happy for you.
Tell me, tell me everything.
Oh, my bad!
It's ok, don't worry about it.
Oh you want to know about Becca?
She…
She was just a guest.
Was she pretty? I didn't notice.
You didn't notice because you were hugging her too closely.
I should go back to work.
I'm happy you are back!
I'm happy too.
There are leaks in the piping, mold in the drywall…
and one small earthquake could…
make the hot tub fall through to the rooms below them.
I have no choice but to tell you that--
Your resort has passed its inspection.
Sarape! Are you awake?
No.
You're not gonna believe it!
There's an eye doctor staying at the resort.
I need your help getting Mom there tomorrow.
Maybe he can examine her.
Amazing!
Oh, but can it be another day? Gabriela and I have plans tomorrow.
I think the doctor is leaving tomorrow.
Mom won't go without you.
Actually, Gabriela just gave me a book about socialism.
Maybe I can talk to some of the workers at Las Colinas and help them unionize.
That would really impress Gabriela.
But of course…
I'm doing it for the workers!
You really like...
spending time with Gabriela.
Right?
Yes.
I really do.
Mom, guess what?
There's an oftha, there's an oftha…
an oftha…
oftha…
An eye doctor!
And he's staying at the resort and--
No. No way I'm setting foot in that hotel.
Mom,
when will we ever get the chance for such an important doctor to examine you?
This is not about Las Colinas, it's about your eyesight.
That's right!
I'm tired of feeling like the "poor blind mom."
I won't be a burden to you.
I got a part-time job at the market,
and applied to another one at the butcher shop.
I'm not sure if working with big knives is the best idea right now.
Nonsense. There is nothing I can't do.
I'm a strong hardworking woman!
I've raised two kids and supported this home.
I've given you shelter, food, an education.
Everything on my own!
Yes, you did.
You've been the best mom!
But you'll be a grandmother someday.
Wouldn't you like to be able to see your grandchildren?
Come to the resort today.
Meet this doctor.
Then maybe you'll never have to feel like the "poor blind mom" again.
Fine.
I'll go to Las Colinas. To see that
…ophthalmologist.
Show off.
Julia! Happy Birthday.
Thank you.
Were you in a hurry to congratulate me,
or do you want something from me?
I was in a hurry to congratulate you.
But now that you mention it…
there is an eye doctor staying here who could help my mom.
Would you give me two day passes so my mom and sister can talk to him?
Máximo, I'm sorry but Chad is in charge of day passes.
He usually needs two days notice to issue them.
The doctor leaves today…
Mom and my sister are waiting outside.
You could try.
But don't tell him that they are for your mom to talk to a guest.
You could get fired.
I'm sure I can convince Chad.
We are horses.
Is that a nude woman over there? I think I saw her breasts!
Mom, calm down. That's an old man in swim shorts.
Don't tell me to calm down.
I've seen what this
horrible place does to people.
People who I used to admire.
Everything about this place is awful.
Mmm, delicious.
Okay. I just seated the doctors over there.
Let's go talk to them, then.
We can't just do that!
They're very important doctors.
No, they're people just like us.
You're so immature.
We can't just go talk to them like that!
But I already have the perfect plan.
First, you two stand close to them. And then…
Sara, you're going to look up at the sky and point.
Then you'll say something totally natural, like:
Mother,
behold that majestic eagle
soaring up above, with the sun dancing on its mighty wings.
No wait, it has to be something more impactful for the doctor to notice.
Maybe something like…
Holy shit, look at that bird!
Then, Mom will answer you:
Dear child,
I cannot see any beauty in this world,
with these poor eyes of mine.
If only there was an ofta-- ophtal--
ofta-- ophtal--
A great eye doctor who could help me!
Wait, where did they go?
Look up…
These cataracts are pretty advanced…
But fortunately, "Medical Weekly" just named me
the best ophthalmologist in all of North America.
I have some basic diagnostic tools in my room.
Let's head upstairs,
so I can further examine you.
Are you saying… there's a chance she'll get her full vision back?
There's a very good chance.
That's more than I let myself hope for.
I owe it all to…
to…
Doña Rosita!
I knew the limpia would work.
Let's go, Doctor.
If you'll excuse me.
No one can know about my mom and sister being here.
Okay!
Is there anything I can do for you?
Yes!
Actually Memo, while Máximo escorts mom to the doctor's room…
maybe you can show me places at the resort with a lot of workers?
Sure. I'd love to.
Thanks!
Mom, I'll meet you back here in fifteen minutes.
So here's where I work.
I know…Impressive.
But don't let that intimidate you.
Oh look over there, I once saw a rat eating another rat.
It was thrilling.
Hi!
I'm here to help workers and tell them about socialism.
That's wonderful!
Us workers need a lot of help!
It's a shame I can't help you out
because
I must fold all these towels.
We can fold them together while I tell you about it.
Thank you, sweetheart.
Where are the linens you were bringing?
Hurry!
The problem is that people are being exploited,
and they don't even realize it.
Here's my phone number.
We'll get your mom in for surgery very soon,
and we'll figure out the payment plan.
Thank you so much, Doctor!
I promise you, you'll have your eyesight back in time for the new year.
God bless you!
Take care.
Thanks.
I owe all this to just one person.
Doña Rosita, I know.
No my love.
This is all thanks to you!
You never give up, especially when it comes to family.
You get that from me.
I'm just happy you'll get to see again.
I have to go, Mom.
But wait here for Sara, okay?
Yes, love.
I love you.
I love you too, son. Thank you!
…and that's why I think a peaceful strike would be a really good idea.
I don't think I quite understand it, doll.
Explain it to me one more time, while we finish here.
Okay.
So the capitalists control the means of production.
Are you following?
Oh here we go again…
What?
Help people! Why do you need so much money?
Do you know how expensive it is to maintain my island?
My cars maintenance?
You're so immature!
Nora Ramos?
It's been a very long time.