02x09 - The Power of Love

[bunniefuu]

Hey, Máximo. Hey.

Listen to me.

Trust me.

She will be excited to see you.

I'm just not sure I can do it.

Of course you can.

You're Máximo Gallardo.

You can do anything.

I'll see you at Don Pablo's memorial

tomorrow, old friend.

Okay.

Bye.

- Bye, Memo.

- Bye.

Love you.

So, is the person you're thinking

of seeing Julia or Isabel? Just tell me.

It's… the love of my life.

Oh, so it's Julia.

Or Isabel.

You know what? This is painful.

Just keep telling your story.

Good idea, Joe.

So, I had started working

at Isabel's family's restaurant.

I did my best to put on a happy face.

But try as I might

I couldn't get the resort out of my mind.

Are you thinking about that place again?

One of these days

you're going to have to figure out

how to put Las Colinas behind you…

I know.

It's just hard to put it behind me

when it's right in front of me.

CASA MISSION

Here's your lunch.

Thanks.

Aren't you forgetting something?

Oh. Right.

I took it off to do the dishes.

Is everything okay?

Yeah. Um…

It's just that…

Chad and I -

broke up.

We cancelled the wedding.

We haven't told anyone yet.

I just need a little more time.

My family will be crushed

when I tell them.

They were so excited

I was gonna be a gringa.

But how are you feeling about it?

I mean I'm sad, but…

I know it's what's best for both of us.

Then congratulations!

Thanks.

Please don't say anything to your brother.

No way. Don't worry.

I'm usually looking for excuses

not to talk to my brother.

Talk soon.

Mm-hmm.

Did you forget your keys too

What are you doing here?

My parents found our letters,

and my dad completely lost his mind.

So I called my cool aunt in Oaxaca and…

I'm going to sneak off to live with her.

Oh wow.

How cool.

I'm going to miss you so much.

Miss me?

No!

My aunt invited you to live with us too.

We could be together there!

In private.

In public

we still have to just be friends.

Or weirdly affectionate sisters.

What do you think?

Well, I mean…

what's keeping me here?

Máximo's got his own life.

And I haven't heard a word

from my mom since I left.

So I doubt she cares.

So…

is that a yes?

Yes! Let's go for it!

You're really set on leaving?

You sure you don't want to reconsider?

No way. Been under your thumb long enough.

I'm going back to LA.

I'm gonna start my own life.

Where exactly will you be

living your own life?

Um, your-your condo in Beverly Hills.

And how will you get around?

I'm also gonna need your car keys.

Mm-hmm.

Well, don't worry about me.

Sure, I've lost my top three men,

but this resort will carry on

just the same

because I am a strong, independent woman,

and nothing will

Holy mother of God.

Hmm.

Oh, I was wrong.

This place is falling apart.

I'm going back to bed.

Wow!

Even though I'd done the right thing

and admitted to Diane I was the mole,

Memo wasn't ready to forgive me

for having worked with Espectacular

in the first place.

Memo! Hey.

I haven't seen you in a while.

Yeah. I know. Super busy at the

pool these days, lot of special orders.

But hey, it was great seeing you.

Let's catch up some time. Grab a drink.

Get the Road Dogs back together.

Oh, and say hi to the family for me, bye!

Hmm.

Everything okay?

You're right. It's time for me to

forget Las Colinas.

My place is with you and your family

in the restaurant now.

Well good, because…

I stole these to celebrate with.

Keep 'em coming, Beto.

Guys, what do I do with my life?

You're a rich, white guy,

so whatever you want, whenever you want?

I thought I could just get away

from my mom and go back to LA,

but even if she's not there, she's there.

I feel just as lost.

The pool was my playground,

but now I am stuck in that office.

The only person I can flirt with

is myself.

So far, I've struck out.

I miss my best friend.

But I can't forgive him

for working with Espectacular.

- That jerk.

- He went too far.

- I mean, come on.

- I don't know what I want.

I'm not happy with what I wanted.

I want what I don't want.

You need the bird.

The bird.

The bird?

Here in Mexico, we have an old tradition

of fortune-telling canaries.

Really? A talking bird?

No, this isn't Sesame Street.

It picks a card from a deck.

And there was one legendary canary

who was never wrong.

But knowing where to find that bird…

…took patience.

It took luck.

It took

1,000 pesos.

Fine. Chad will cover it.

All right, so where do we find this bird?

You don't find the bird.

The bird finds you.

Meanwhile, after finally

deciding that Las Colinas was behind me,

I dove into my life at the restaurant.

Oh, the ceviche is a fine choice,

but the "triple-platinum deluxe seafood

platter" is our best off-menu secret…

Yes, that sounds good.

Why not?

Máximo Gallardo, always working. Hmm?

That was just a little something I

learned at my old job.

Actually, I've got a few ideas

to run by you when you've got a moment.

Wonderful. I can't wait to talk.

Excellent.

I was also

diving into my life with Isabel.

Tell me, if you could live

anywhere in the world

where would it be?

Hmmm.

You know that cute house with

the palapa and the bougainvillea

- three blocks from here?

- Mm-hmm.

That'd be nice.

So I say anywhere in the world

and you choose

three blocks from here. Yep.

What about you?

Oh, I'll have many homes.

And if you play your cards right,

I'll move that tiny house you love so

much to one of my private islands.

Meanwhile,

Don Pablo found his own new life

in Mexico City

a little tougher to get used to.

Today will consist of many activities.

At ten, we'll have breakfast.

At eleven, picture book time.

And at three-thirty,

we have a very important playdate.

Is this really necessary?

Yes.

If salad is served after the main course,

the salad fork is farthest

to the left side of the plate.

Hmm?

Dad…

He's barely eating solids.

Dad, what are you doing?

The pet gets what the pet wants.

Get your friends,

and stop screaming.

You'll scare the bird.

Hi!

What are you doing here?

You never visit me!

I just wanted to…

Check in on you.

I know you've had a lot going on lately.

But things are good now,

and you're gonna be fine, right?

Why are you asking me that?

Are you dying?

Am I dying?

No!

I just want to make sure you're good.

In life.

With Isabel…

Yeah. I'm good. Life's good.

Isabel's good. Everything's good!

Today's special is not good,

but everything else? Pretty good!

I have a secret

but I can't tell you what it is!

Well… what if you act it out for me?

Yeah, I guess that wouldn't break my word.

Now, pay attention.

Chad!

Um…

Chad got a haircut?

Wow, that is big news

Chad broke his leg?

Chad was getting a haircut

and he broke his leg!

Chad and Julia broke up

Yes.

Wow.

It actually happened.

But…

I don't care.

I'm happy here… this is my life now.

- Okay. Good.

- Mm-hmm.

I love you.

Bye.

Are you sure I'm not dying?

This is my cousin Luis.

He's very shy, so I'll speak for him.

Today, all your questions

will be answered.

Today, just one question will be answered.

After you ask your question,

the bird will pick a card for you.

You must never reveal what your card says.

Is that clear?

- Mm-hmm.

- Yeah.

Hi, Mr. Bird. I'm Memo Reyes.

My question is,

how can I still be friends with Máximo

when he's not the person

that he used to be?

Where to start, pajarito?

Head pool boy should be

everything I ever wanted.

I have power, I have my own office,

I slept with Chad's mom…

Yeah, I don't love

that you keep bringing that up.

But I'm not happy.

How could I be happy as head pool boy?

What do I do

when I get back to LA?

The bird has spoken the truth.

Hmm.

"Truth" is not guaranteed.

Bird is for entertainment purposes only.

All transactions are final.

We now leave you

with your secret answers.

Let's go.

So, see each other's cards?

Of course.

I can't understand mine anyways.

"You're asking the wrong question."

- What's it say?

- "You're asking the wrong question."

So Fi Fine, sorry. What do they say?

No. They all say,

"You're asking the wrong question."

What does that mean?

It means all the cards are the same.

Lupe scammed us.

And I gave her a thousand pesos!

You know what?

Let's go get that money back,

and then we split it three ways evenly.

- Yes.

- Yes.

Yeah! Wait, wait, hold on.

Hey, that that's my money!

Lupe, I demand answers!

Lupe?

Oh, thank God she's not here.

I came in way too hot.

Whew!

So, uhh…

Thank you for meeting with me.

So, I found a great space in Caleta

for… a second location.

Mm-hmm.

Why do I need a second location?

For a second restaurant.

Why do I need a second restaurant?

To make more money!

Why do I need more money?

So you can open a third restaurant!

I'm sorry, don't you want more?

We had "more," in San Diego. And we

were miserable. I like where I am now.

But I know Ricardo Vera.

He could be an investor

Son, no.

In fact, you pushed

that made-up seafood platter

onto two of our most loyal customers.

And they haven't been back since. So

Please don't do that again.

But… you said I was "always working."

I didn't mean it as a compliment.

"Arenal Bus Station"

DO NOT LEAVE BELONGINGS

UNATTENDED

WELCOME

I can't believe we're really doing this…

Sara?! Is that you?

What are you doing here?

Are you selling suitcases?

No. We're… moving to Oaxaca.

Ah, ah.

Uh…

Sara, can I talk to you for a moment?

Excuse me.

I'll go wait in line.

You can't do this to your mom.

It would break your mother's heart.

No, she doesn't even care about me.

Of course she does.

Every night she sits in your room crying,

wondering if you're

ever going to come home.

Her heart is always breaking.

Which also breaks mine.

I promise, she misses you more

than you could ever imagine!

She… does?

Sara, come on!

Take care of my mom.

Hello?

Sara is about to get on a bus to

Oaxaca with Roberta!

I know you're conflicted, but if you don't

want to lose your daughter,

you need to come to the bus depot. Now.

I'm coming right away, but it'll take

fifteen minutes to get there.

I promise you,

I will not let that bus go anywhere.

Oh, this is Esteban by the way.

Thank you.

I will not fail Nora.

A nail!

Hey! You got a nail sticking out of

this tire! You gotta switch buses!

You have to, Benito.

You're putting passengers in danger.

I don't get it. Why wouldn't your

dad even want to try changing things up?

Why change something if it's

already working?

My dad's happy. We're happy.

Isn't that enough?

But don't you want more?

Why?

Just because more is… more.

I'm always thinking about my future.

Oh, I know.

But if you're always thinking

about the future…

it means you're not living in the present.

Which is a real bummer because…

there's a lot to appreciate here.

I'm so glad they found another bus.

Soon we'll be in Oaxaca, free to do

whatever we want!

What's wrong?

I don't know if I can do this.

What do you mean?

I don't know if I can go.

You know that I'm going. I have to go.

I know!

No matter what I decide,

I'm saying goodbye to someone I love.

I don't know what to do.

I'm getting on this bus.

If you don't come with me now, we may

never see each other again.

You're right.

This is pointless.

That stupid bird was never gonna help me

get out of that miserable office.

And even with half of Máximo's tips,

I still make less

than I did as a pool boy.

There's no way out.

I know. I just can't go back to

my old life in Beverly Hills and be happy.

I mean, it's horrible there.

- What did you say?

- No, what did you say?

- I said, what did you say?

- Before that.

- Beverly Hills, it's horrible there.

- No, before that.

He said this is pointless.

No, between those two things.

Máximo was giving you half his tips?

Oh, yeah! Yeah, that's why I agreed

to hire you. We cut a deal.

Máximo did that for me?

Even though he needed that money?

He hasn't changed.

He's still the same Máximo.

And you said you can't go back

to your old life and be happy,

but I can.

I could just be a regular

but extremely good-looking pool boy again.

Okay, well great. So, you guys both

figured out your problems.

But what do I do, okay?

I-I can't be where I am,

and I-I can't be where I was, so…

Well, why don't you go

where you've never been?

- Travel the world, find yourself.

- Mmm.

Or I could just…

Why don't I just go where I've never been?

I could travel the world,

I could find myself.

That way,

I wouldn't be following anybody else.

Not my mom, not a bird

It would be 100% my idea.

- Actually, it was Memo who

- Let him have this.

Guys, did we just figure out

each other's problems?

Yes, we did.

Idiots.

Anyway, here's your half of the

one hundred pesos they gave me.

She's gone.

I know, I know.

Everything will be fine, don't worry.

I'm so sorry about everything I

said. I don't want to lose you.

I've missed you so much.

I've missed you too, I should never

have said any of those things

It's okay, love.

It's all behind us. I'm never

letting you go again, my love.

Let's go home. Hmm?

My beautiful girl.

M-Máximo?

Hey.

Hi.

How are you?

Well, I…

I… heard you and Chad broke up.

Your sister told you?

I knew she couldn't keep a secret!

I promise you,

she didn't say a single word.

I just need to know…

Did you and Chad break up…

because of us?

Really?

You're asking me that now?

Yes, of course! We had that big

talk at the bachelorette party,

and then like the very next day

No! We did not break up

because of you, okay?

I know that must be very hard

for you to understand.

But no, Chad and I had other issues.

But you told me he-

Look

I just ended a three-year relationship.

And you're dating my friend,

who is great, by the way.

So can you give me some space?

This is my life it's not fate.

If that's the case, then…

why are you still wearing my bracelet?

This?

This is just a bracelet.

Hey.

Ready to go?

Diane.

What a surprise.

May I come in?

Please.

As you well know, I'm not very good

at admitting when I'm wrong.

But I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have been dismissive

of your needs.

I was being selfish.

And without you…

Without you, I'm lost at Las Colinas.

So is there any way

that I could have my partner back?

Partner?

Yes, partner.

I spoke to Mr. Vera and he's agreed

to give you a small stake in the resort.

As part owner,

you'll determine your vacation time

and as much of it as you'd like.

But, obviously, there'll be blackout dates

during the holidays.

This is something

that should have happened a long time ago.

Uh, Diane, I'm moved.

But I must think this through.

He's thought it through.

- He'll take the offer.

- Víctor.

No, Dad, look, I love having you here.

But I know you love Las Colinas.

You don't have to choose all or nothing

with us. We aren't going anywhere.

You can come back any time.

Actually, we might

have blackout dates, too.

What he said.

I assume.

Well then,

to my bright future at Las Colinas.

We should break up.

What?

Why?

Oh, I don't know. We don't want the

same stuff out of life.

You're a Cancer and I'm an Aquarius.

You like sunsets and I like sunrises.

You and Julia are in love.

Little things like that.

Neither of you was honest with me

about whatever it is

that's going on with you two.

I think that's because we don't

know what's going on with us.

Which is a massive problem

when you're in a whole other relationship,

don't you think?

I really care about you, Isabel.

I know.

But you've got your whole future to plan.

And I've got to get back to the present.

So…

I feel terrible.

I mean it. I never meant to hurt you.

Well, sometimes things have to

break apart to come back stronger.

But until then

Goodbye, Máximo Gallardo.

So, Hugo,

just like the lesson

in El Perro de Las Dos Tortas,

I couldn't choose which world I wanted,

and I ended up losing both.

Las Colinas and La Marea.

Julia and Isabel.

Everything good in my life

had been taken away from me.

Thankfully, I was about to get something,

or someone, back.

Máximo! Máximo Gallardo!

Memo?

I feel awful!

Héctor told me about the tips.

I should have known

you were doing the right thing.

Do you forgive me?

Only if you never leave me again.

You're stuck with me forever.

Why are you on the side of the road?

Well, Isabel just dumped me,

kicked me out of her truck,

and I assume fired me.

And also Julia told me there's no

hope of us ever being together.

It sounds like you need your Memo.

I do.

Do you need a heartbroken,

unemployed, Máximo?

Oh definitely.

I love a project.

Sarape?! You're back?

Sara told me

all about her plan to run away

and Esteban's heroic moment.

Even though I'd had a terrible day,

suddenly none of that mattered.

My family was back together again.

I'm so happy we're together again.

What did I do? I'm sorry.

You've fixed a lot of things

in this apartment,

but fixing my family,

that's the most wonderful thing

anyone's ever done.

I want you here all the time, not only

when something is broken.

What are you saying?

I think we should get married.

I want nothing more than

to spend the rest of my days with you.

So is that a "yes?"

Yes!

Congrats!

Mm-hmm.

Life doesn't always take you

where you think you should go.

But it has a way of leading you

to where you should be.

FOR REN

Hugo…

welcome to my first home.