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!
Ever since that day,
I've never made fun of your abuela's superstitions.
I don't wanna be the guy who causes the big one.
Look at my house.
I'd be the first to go in the ocean.
-Mínimo! -Mínimo!
let's go to the front yard.
We don't wanna play fetch by these cliffs.
I learned that the hard way.
Anyway, the limpia wasn't even the strangest part of my morning.
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.
Máximo. Amigo. Hey. Don't wanna interrupt your lunch.
Thank you for interrupting my lunch to tell me that.
Anyways.
I'm having a gathering tomorrow for Julia's birthday,
and I wanted to invite you since you two are amigos.
I'd love to come.
Also, it's great that you know the Spanish word for friend,
but you don't have to use it every time.
Yeah, but we're not just friends, you know, we're more like,
What's the-- That word?
Horses?
Yes, Chad. We're horses.
So, how was your trip with Julia?
Well, it started great,
and then when we were checking into our hotel, I kinda screwed up.
Hi. Welcome to the Marina Hotel. May I please have the first and last name
of the guests who will be staying in your suite?
Yes. It's Chad Davies and Julia…
González.
Yes. It's Julia González.
That is totally correct.
I mean, obviously, I know her last name.
But you guys also sometimes use a second last name.
And so that just really confused me and then that led
to a three-hour fight and-- Are you smiling?
No. In Spanish, this look means, "I'm so sorry."
-I bet you felt terrible. -Totally.
But I got her this for her birthday and I wanted to see what you thought.
This is our first date.
It's like one of the happiest days of my life.
I know it's not a great picture of her.
I mean, she's about to sneeze.
But to me, it says,
"You look great even when you don't look great."
She'll love it, right?
I think it's awesome.
So, you didn't tell Chad that his gift was crap?
Hey, hey.
Watch your language around Mínimo.
Why would I tell him that?
I may have been more naive back then,
but I'd already decided to go after what I wanted.
And now that I knew that Chad was about to dig his hole deeper with Julia,
this was my chance to go big
and do something for her that would finally win her over.
But I had to act fast.
Julia!
Hi, Máximo!
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…
Chad.
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.
Hey, Memo.
One of your sisters is a seamstress, right?
Two of them are.
And two more are apprentices to those two.
Then the last one, the youngest and prettiest, is a nun.
Do you think they can make a dress in one night?
It's Julia's birthday tomorrow.
And for her gift, I want to have one of her dresses made,
and make it look like a real dress she could sell in the store
with a designer tag and everything.
I'm so proud of you.
You're finally going after Julia.
Diane, if you wanted a hot tub in your office,
there are easier ways.
Not funny.
You're lucky you weren't sitting at your desk.
I know. I had just left to use the hot tub.
How could one small earthquake cause this much damage?
Didn't the last owner keep everything up to code?
Well… he did meet with the government inspector.
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.
So you're telling me my beautiful exterior
is really just hiding massive decay and rot on the inside?
Well,
I'm talking about the hotel.
Yes. Yes, it is.
I can't let Las Colinas fall apart.
It's what makes me special. What other problems are there?
Well, I'll conduct a survey now and review it with you tomorrow.
But I must warn you,
there will be a lot to see.
So wear comfortable shoes.
I will do no such thing.
That afternoon at the pool,
I heard something that would change my family's life forever.
-And a virgin daiquiri. -Virgin daiquiri?
Come on, Dr. Espinoza.
Live a little, man.
You see, Dr. Montez and Dr. Winsberg,
they perform surgeries on hips and shoulders.
They get to be sloppy.
Not me. I operate on eyes.
Was the doctor's first name Mariano?
Was he the one that sent you the letter?
No. Wrong.
Héctor.
Did I hear that man say he performs eye surgeries?
Yes. They say he's one of Mexico City's
very, very, very, very best ophthalmologists.
Sorry, the way you said that word-- It was beautiful.
Well, you should hear me say radio telescope.
Or Styrofoam. Or eczema.
Microwave. Aluminum foil.
Exhaust pipe. Risotto. Cosmopolitan.
Hypoglycemia. Vertigo.
Sweater vest. Hot cereal. Concussion.
Shish kebab. Fumigate. Roast beef.
Bar mitzvah. Heatstroke.
Ringworm. Cincinnati. The Flintstones.
Arranged marriage. Cheez Whiz. Rice-A-Roni.
Uvula. Stockholm syndrome.
So what are you doing in my area?
Héctor, was there a strong breeze?
No, why?
It's just your hair. It's kind of poofy.
No. Poofy like yours?
Yes. But worse. It's uneven.
So exactly like yours.
Maybe they sell mousse in the gift shop.
Gentlemen, I'm Máximo,
and I'll be taking over as your server.
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.
No. I can't do it.
But we're horses. Just this once.
-It's so important. You have to help me. -Look, I can't break any more rules.
I'm already on thin ice with my mom.
In fact, thin ice is a pretty good way to describe her.
Please, Chad, I'm running out of time.
There's gotta be a way?
I'm sorry, amigo. I can't help you.
Since Chad refused to do anything,
I decided I had to take matters into my own hands.
This was too big an opportunity for my mother.
And we'll need to have an engineer look at the foundation.
This is gonna cost a fortune.
Hey, is that retaining wall supposed to be dripping?
God, I hate these shoes.
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.
What are you all doing here?
Memo, you scared 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!
Your little sister clearly has a crush on me.
It's so cute.
Mom, I'll meet you back here in fifteen minutes.
And wait till she sees where I work. She's going to be so impressed.
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!
Helping my mother regain her vision
was one of the proudest moments of my life.
Hi, Mom!
Of course, that was just one of two big events that afternoon.
Right. The dress.
This is gonna be great.
Yeah! Let's blow out those candles.
-Happy birthday, sweetie. -We're not done yet.
So what do you think?
The cake looks good.
I think I'll have a small piece.
No, about the resort.
This whole place will fall apart if we don't move soon.
I won't lose Las Colinas. I can't go back to what I was.
Let's speed up the renovation plans.
We're talking a lot of money. It will be challenging.
Please. I moved three million units of an exercise tape on Betamax.
Here's what we're going to do:
We'll contact our short list of potential investors,
we'll invite them to a New Year's Eve at Las Colinas
that they'll never forget.
-I'll start getting a list together. -Thank you.
Cake does look good.
…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?
Did you give her my dress yet?
-Your dress? -I put a lot into this.
Don't worry, you haven't missed anything.
Okay, babe, I did get you a birthday gift.
And I hope you love it as much as I do.
Baby.
"And I love it a lot. Because it's a picture of myself."
Anyways, here it is.
This is so funny. Look at her face.
Oh, my God. Are you serious?
This is my pattern from my own design!
I know! And it's even got your little--
your little name tags like it's your own clothing brand.
-What do you think? -This is the most thoughtful thing…
…anybody has ever done.
-What? -What? Chad stole your gift?
No.
I might have just left out a few details from the story.
There's gotta be a way.
I'm sorry, amigo. I can't help you.
Chad?
What if I told you I can get you something in exchange for the passes?
Something you need.
What do you have that I need?
I know you really care about Julia.
I also know that she's gonna hate the gift you got her.
She's already worried that you don't really see who she is.
That photo plays right into that.
If you get me those passes,
I'll give you something to give to Julia.
Something so thoughtful and so special,
I guarantee you, it will sweep her off her feet.
By giving that gift to Chad…
I was letting go of the best hope
I had to win over the woman I loved.
Thank you so much.
But I knew it was the right decision.
Why would you do that? You let Chad win.
I did it because of this.
She did get to see you, Hugo.
Just like I promised her she would.
And she's gotten to keep watching you grow up all these years.
And that has meant the world to her.
And me.
And so, yes, it was hard to give up the dress.
But I know I did the right thing for her.
It was the right thing for all of us.
Sara. Sarape. You're early.
Well, I couldn't wait to see my birthday boy.
Hi.
You know, I'm glad your uncle's telling you this story.
What he did that day, I couldn't be prouder.
He was so kind, so selfless.
Too bad he didn't stay that way.
Oh here we go again…
What?
I mean-- I care about social justice as much as you do.
-You own 50 companies… -Sixty-three.
…and you think that "giving back" is donating to celebrity causes.
Sixty-three.
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!
You two guys, stop it.
She started it.
Okay. Finish telling your story so we can have dinner.
She started it.
I don't care who started it. Come on.
So tell me, you gave up any hope with Julia
so that Grandma could have her vision back?
Well, not quite.
See, things weren't over with Julia.
Not yet. That's the thing about life.
It circles back in mysterious ways.
Doors close and then reopen.
And just when you thought they were gone forever,
people you lost long ago, they have a way of showing up again.
Nora Ramos?
It's been a very long time.