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JAVI: [in distance] The big finish...
[strumming guitar] Shake it, shake it!
Shake it!
[stops strumming] Oh, yes!
[indistinct conversation]
[cheering and laughter]
[singing in Spanish] You guys are good.
Last one...
-Camila. -Hi, Mom.
Come on in.
CAMILA: Your future is right around the corner
and it is as bright as a gleaming smile.
And who knows, maybe one of you will become a dentist
just like me.
[bell rings]
SHERRY: Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Everybody thank Dr. Lopez
for helping us kick off the school year
with proper oral hygiene. Yes?
KIDS: Thank you, Dr. Lopez!
CAMILA: No, thank you guys for having me.
And brush your teeth!
[indistinct chatter]
Ugh!
I take it you can't stick around for a bit.
Oh, Mom, I wish I could, but...
we're lucky Dr. Benoit let me slip out for an hour.
Now that he is semi-retired, I'm the one left
picking up all his slack.
Sweetie, you are working yourself too hard.
Mom, I'm the daughter of an immigrant.
We work hard.
Okay, love you.
Muah!
Oh, we're on for dinner tonight, right?
-See you then. -Yes!
SHERRY: Thank you, darling.
[Javi singing in Spanish outside]
Quack, quack, quack!
[playing guitar and singing in Spanish]
Alright, guys, here we go.
[singing in Spanish]
And the big finish, the big finish!
Spin, spin!
Boom!
KIDS: Boom! JAVI: Woo-hoo!
JAVI: The mom got all of her ducks back.
-KID: Good! -JAVI: Can I see that?
Y Colorín Colorado,
este cuento se ha terminado!
Should we go back inside and play some more games?
-KIDS: Yeah! -JAVI: Yeah?
Yeah, let's go! Grab all your stuff, guys.
Backpacks... My lovely assistant!
-Hi! -Take that right inside.
Hi, uh, sorry to bother you.
-No, no, no, not a bother. Hi!
The story that you were singing to the kids.
The end, with my singing, it was probably a little pitchy?
I'm working on it!
No. No, your singing was very sweet.
They loved it.
No, at the end, you say this phrase,
"Colorín something."
"Y Colorín Colorado, este cuento se ha terminado."
"Se ha terminado."
-That one? -Yes!
Yes, that-- Ah...
I haven't heard that in so long.
My dad used to read me bedtime stories
and he would end with that, but I...
I never knew what it meant.
It's a Spanish folk saying.
It roughly translates to "That's the end of the story."
Kind of like our "And they lived happily ever after."
It's very beautiful.
Yes, it is.
Thank you.
Yeah, of course.
Um, I should get back to the kids.
-Of course, yeah. -Ah...
Oh, uh, how come you never asked your dad
to just translate it for you?
Um...
Well, it just wasn't something that I ever thought to ask him.
-Oh, I'm so sorry. -[crying] I'm so sorry.
I don't even know why I'm crying right now.
I think I'm just, like, really exhausted
from work or something.
Hey, I'm sorry, uh,
how about you come inside, I'll get you a tissue, and--
-Okay! -Yeah, come on.
[indistinct chatter]
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Oh, that looks great!
Thank you.
Um...
I lost my dad a couple years ago.
He was from Mexico, and I'm just now realizing
how much I don't know about where he comes from.
Or where I come from.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
Well, for what it's worth, uh,
I don't think it's ever too late to learn a little Spanish.
Yeah.
I substitute teach here during the day.
When I'm not singing about duckies,
I actually teach an adult beginner's Spanish class.
That sounds amazing.
But my work days are really full right now
and I'm usually in bed by nine.
Yeah.
Sure, uh...
In case you change your mind.
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[cell phone rings]
Sorry.
Of course it's work.
Don't let me keep you.
-Thank you again. -Of course.
Between you and my work,
my phone has been blowing up all morning!
MAREN: [on phone] I know you're busy,
but it's important.
I had a flashback photo on my phone this morning
and I had a major epiphany.
Do you know what today is?
Okay, I haven't had a day off in weeks.
I don't even know what year it is.
It is exactly one month until your birthday,
and not just any birthday, your 30th!
-My 30th... -Yes!
Oh, we have to party for your big 3-0.
CAMILA: Whoa, whoa, whoa, can it be a small 3-0,
like a spa day or something?
Don't you worry.
I got this.
CAMILA: Maren...
[sighs]
Absolutely not, Barbara,
we just whitened your teeth three months ago.
But I want them the colour of snow!
They are day-glowing!
[phone buzzes]
Ugh.
I'm gonna leave these with you.
Good seeing you, ladies.
Thanks.
[phone buzzes]
[phone pinging continuously]
CAMILA: Oh, Mom, it has been a crazy day at work.
It's really nice being out of the office.
[phone buzzes]
What?!
No, that's not me, that's you.
-Yes! -Oh.
-[phone buzzes] -[laughs]
-Oh, thank you. -Oh, it's just Maren.
"Thinking surprise party for Cam's b-day.
"Don't tell... Cam."
Oops.
I told her I did not want this to be a big deal at all.
Just ignore her!
-Crazy lady. -Ignore?
Whatever you do, do not tell her that you're retiring
in December, because she will throw a party.
Well, about that, I've decided to postpone
a bit longer and just, uh, finish out the school year.
Well, what about the person who's replacing you
after the holidays?
Well, with the budget cuts,
there's been a hiring freeze and, yeah,
I don't want to leave Principal Lee in the lurch.
Mom, what about your travel plans?
Well, what fun would it be on my own?
I'd rather wait till you had a moment to come along,
and just like Dad planned to do.
Did talk ever talk about going back to Mexico again?
How do you mean?
Well, I mean, he grew up there,
but isn't it kind of weird that he never instilled, you know,
the culture or traditions?
Becoming an American citizen meant the world
to your father.
He fully embraced his life here,
and assimilating for him meant
leaving certain parts behind.
I can't believe it's been three years.
Huh!
Yeah.
Huh!
Good morning!
-Ugh...
-Ugh? Why are you so glum?
-Apartment hunting in this market is bleak!
So little space for so much money.
-Ooh, forced coziness!
Oh, I think that would actually be really good for you and Evan.
This apartment is perfect.
Affordable, so many memories...
Like, yeah, girl!
We got this place right out of college.
We'd never be able to afford it now.
-[sighs] Do I have to move out?
-I mean, if it were up to me, you would stay here forever,
but I really don't think that your BF
wants to live with your BFF.
Fair.
[coffee machine sputters]
Look at us,
slumming it with our basic coffee makers.
Hey, I know a way to get us a free upgrade.
-Maren...
-I'm just saying,
we deserve to be celebrated, too,
which is exactly why I am insisting
on an epic 30th birthday bash.
Do not use the word "epic" or I will burst into tears.
Which, surprisingly, is not the first time
that that has happened this week.
Oh, no?
Did a patient bite you again?
-No.
I cried in front of a total stranger.
Was he cute?
Wait, that is where your brain goes?
He was cute! He was cute, wasn't he?
Oh, yes. Irrelevant, but yeah, he was cute.
Oh, no, no, no. More.
No! More, more, more, more, more!
Okay. He is a substitute teacher who works at my mom's school,
and he was reading to the kids and singing to them, and...
well, he offered me Spanish lessons.
Ooh! Muy bien!
Was he wearing a wedding ring?
I don't know. I wasn't looking!
See, this is why you need me!
No, what I need is sleep.
My mental capacity cannot handle dating.
Or Spanish lessons.
Okay, I'm just saying he seems nice,
and Spanish lessons could be fun.
And you need more fun!
Okay, you're right. I do need more of that.
-[coffee machine sputters] -Ugh!
And a new coffee maker.
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Hi!
Hi.
-Javi, right? -Yeah, yeah.
And,uh, good to see you, um, uh...
This is like my worst nightmare.
-Camila. -Camila!
I don't think we actually introduced ourselves,
so you are off the hook.
Okay, good, 'cause I was freaking out a little bit
'cause I thought that you told me
and then I just-- I was distracted and didn't notice.
Yeah, probably distracted by my waterworks.
-No! -Sorry.
No, no, no. No, you--
Actually, I think you have a cute cry.
Well, uh, because some people have, you know, ugly cries,
and yours, yours is kind of-- like, it's cute.
Do you-- do you work here?
Oh, no, my mom does, Mrs. Lopez.
She teaches second grade.
Wait, Sherry is your mom?
-Yeah, Sherry is my mom! -She's awesome.
Yeah, she's great.
So anyway, I actually came by because
I would like to take your Spanish lessons.
Oh.
Well, you do know that
my number was on that card that I gave you.
Yes. So, I may have thrown that away.
Oh, ahh!
Oh, mi corazón, it just hurts!
That means "heart."
Yes, I know how to say "heart" in Spanish.
I'm not that bad.
Yo no soy...
I don't know the word for "bad."
Okay!
Well, look, this is great news. Let me give you another card.
And, uh, try not to throw this one away.
-I will not. -The address is on the back.
-Perfect. -Mm-hm!
I'll see you tonight at eight.
For your first Spanish class.
Okay.
8 pm, on the ora.
-Hmm. I see what you did there.
Yeah!
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JAVI: Buena, clase.
Conversational Spanish,
that is what we are gonna focus on tonight.
Alright?
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JAVI: Lucky for all of you,
Spanish vowels have a lot less variety than English.
[phone ringing]
Okay, why don't we start with a little enunciation
for our, uh, new student.
"Ah, prohibido el uso de teléfonas celulares."
The use of cellphones is not allowed.
Can you guys repeat after me, please?
-Prohibido... -CLASS: Prohibido...
-El uso... -CLASS: El uso...
-De teléfonas celulares. -CLASS: De teléfonas celulares.
Nice!
Good.
Can you guys open your books to Chapter 2?
And I'm gonna need everybody to focus tonight.
It's gonna get a little crazy, but I promise...
[voice fades out]
[echoing voice] Camila...?
Camila?
Rise and shine.
I'm so sorry!
-No! No, no need to apologize.
I should be apologizing.
My bad teaching rendered you comatose.
No, I have been running on empty lately, so...
Ah.
Well, some good news?
You have an adorable snore.
I was snoring?
-I'm just kidding! -Oh!
-I'm kidding! -Thanks.
No, the thing is my boss is in the process of retiring
and he is basically transferring all his patients
over to me in droves, and it's tough keeping my eyes open.
[Javi grunts with effort]
-Hey! Your book. -Oh, thank you.
I'll tell you what. Let me treat you to some coffee.
There's this place around the corner.
They make the best horchata lattes.
What's that?
-What's horchata? -Yeah.
Ah, only the most delicious cinnamon rice milk
you've ever tasted.
-Oh? -Come on.
Okay.
-Mmm! -I told you.
-It's good, right? -Oh, this is good!
Yeah!
-Very good call. -Of course.
Okay, so tell me about you.
You are an elementary school teacher by day,
but by night you teach adult Spanish classes?
That's me!
So do you live in the area?
Uh, originally, yes.
And then I moved when I was younger.
I spent my twenties in California.
And, uh, yeah, my brother
and his family all still live here.
So what brought you back?
Thank you. Uh, phew.
Well, my life was flipped upside-down about a year ago,
and I am not gonna bore you with those details.
Thank you. For the horchata.
-Of course. So tell me, what about you?
You have a busy schedule
and you're taking my Spanish classes...
Are you a glutton for punishment?
-It's in my DNA.
I mean, what do you expect?
My dad's an immigrant from Mexico, so, you know,
he worked himself to the bone and...
I'm sorry.
I think about my dad a lot around my birthday.
I'm sorry, it's your birthday?
No!
No, my birthday's not for another month,
but, um, I'm turning 30.
It's a milestone birthday.
It's definitely weird
that he's not gonna be here for it.
Yeah, I hear that dads and daughters, it's a thing.
Well, my niece's quince is this weekend,
and my brother, ugh!
He is just going on and on about how his little girl
is becoming a woman.
That's very sweet.
Yeah, it is.
How was your quince?
Mm, I didn't have one.
-What? -No!
Well, my mom is American and my dad was very Americanized
by the time I came along, so no quince.
You know, that's a common story for a lot of Latin immigrants.
They want to assimilate
and just not be known as different, so...
Whoosh!
You know, it's kind of crazy, though,
'cause not only did I not have a quince,
I've never even been to one!
You're kidding. Well, that makes sense.
Why, you've never tried horchata!
Well, I'm glad we fixed that!
What about a double quince?
A what?
You said that you were turning 30, right?
Yeah.
So, you should have a double quinceañera to celebrate.
Two times fifteen.
Come on, what better way to honour your father
than to embrace your Mexican heritage?
Did you see me in your Spanish class?
I don't think a fiesta's in my future!
Look, why don't you come with me to my niece's quince
and you can see what all the fuss is about?
Like...
like a date?
No. No, no.
Not a... not a date.
Um, think of it like...
extra credit.
I know you're thinking up reasons not to go.
Learning about surgical dentistry seems like
a much better use of my time, rather than going
to a fifteen-year-old's birthday party.
Except you could disappoint your future husband
for a lifetime!
[sighs] You need to stop.
[Maren giggles]
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Let me see.
[exhales]
-Yes! You're gonna look beautiful.
I hope Evan's mom likes me!
-What?
Wait, are you serious?
Mar!
You are awesome and fun and sweet and smart.
You literally bring out the best in Evan.
Of course she's gonna love you.
The feeling is mutual.
-Mm!
So...
-Take this. Steam it. -No, no, I don't want to!
-Yes! -Go to the quince!
Learn what it's all about!
Have some fun that doesn't have to do with work
or hanging out with your mom.
Hey! She gets lonely.
Oh, I know, I know.
I love me some Sherry.
I do.
But this isn't about her.
[sighs]
Sometimes I think you use your mom and work
as excuses not to put yourself out there--
romantically or otherwise.
-Oh, I...
-So just...
It's time to do the things that you put on the back burner.
Don't miss out on the good stuff.
[Latin music fades in]
Yeah.
[Latin music playing]
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[Latin music playing]
[laughter and chatter]
CAMILA: Hi!
What a spectacle.
Yeah, this is... wild!
No, I'm talking about you, and this dress.
Wow!
Thank you.
You look--
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Are all quinceañeras this...
Extra?
Ah, my brother's a lot.
[chuckles]
Come here. Don't you worry, I got you.
If you do decide to do a quince,
you can make it your own.
That's the beauty of these things.
You can basically decide what you want.
Speaking of-- hey, Mano! Come here.
[laughter]
This, this is my brother, Manolo.
-Nice to meet you. -Camila.
-And his wife, Lucia. -LUCIA: Hi, mucho gusto!
They're Izzy's parents.
LUCIA: That's so great you were able to find a date.
Yeah, he really took his time with his "plus one."
-Uh, yes, I am his date, but we're not...
-We're not, like, together. -Together, yeah.
I mean, we're here together, but...
-Huh.
Well, fun fact...
Camila here, she never had a quince.
En serio? No.
-Really? -No.
Yeah, and she's thinking about having a double quince
for her 30th birthday. How cool is that?
-No way, that's wild! -I love that idea.
CAMILA: Thank you!
I thought it would be perfect for her to, uh,
-come to this one... -MANOLO: That's right.
And see what it's all about.
Let's go.
[crowd becomes quiet]
-What's happening? -No, no, no, shh, just wait.
Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes.
[hushed whispers]
[soft music begins]
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She's beautiful.
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JAVI: The girls are called damas
and the boys are called chambelanes.
It's a huge honour
to be chosen as the birthday girl's chambelan.
CAMILA: Is that Izzy's boyfriend?
-[laughs] No, no.
My brother won't let her date till she's 50.
They've actually known each other since kindergarten.
You know, it doesn't have to be a romantic thing.
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[crowd cheering and shouting]
MANOLO: Buena!
[crowd clapping to the beat of the music]
[guest hollers]
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They've been rehearsing this for months.
Izzy really wanted to surprise everyone with a modern version
of the traditional baile de vals.
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-[crowd exclaiming] -[confetti burst]
[crowd cheering loudly]
That is a lot of dancing.
-You haven't seen anything yet. Here.
Hold this... and make sure you find a good seat.
-Okay? -Mano.
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[applause and cheering]
JAVI: Well, good evening, everyone.
Well, good evening, everyone. buenos noches.
For those of you who don't know me,
my name is Javi.
I am Izzy's favourite uncle.
[laughter]
Which is an honour that I have bestowed upon myself.
[laughter]
When your dad asked me if I would sing
during your father-daughter dance,
I was touched.
And I obviously couldn't say no!
[laughter]
[playing guitar]
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[singing in Spanish]
*
* Yeah... *
* You must be an angel *
[singing in Spanish]
* Oh, must... *
* Must be an angel *
Ooh-ooh.
[singing in Spanish]
I love you, Mija.
I love you, Papi.
JAVI: * Oh-oh-oh, yeah! *
[song ends]
[applause]
[Latin music playing]
ABUELA: Ola!
[gasps]
Oh, it's so true! Yes! [laughs]
So, um, did I miss some hot family goss?
Because Abuelita's under the impression
that you're Javi's new girlfriend.
Wait, is that-- is that what she thought I said?
-[laughs] Yes! -No!
No, I'm just-- I'm here for the quince.
Which is beautiful, by the way!
Aww, thank you!
I think you guys are giving Izzy amazing memories.
Oh, thanks! I-I hope so.
You're so great!
-Thank you! [laughs] -And so is Javi.
You know, he's such a catch.
It breaks my heart to see him, you know, out of the market.
Oh! I mean, is he... not on the market?
Well, no, not since Elena cancelled the wedding.
Yeah.
His fiancée, Elena,
she broke off their engagement a week before their wedding.
Though it looks like it's time to dip that toe
back into the dating pool.
And it looks like you're next.
-I'm sorry, what? -Uh, for your photo.
Oh, yeah!
Thanks.
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So what do you think?
Um, I need to take whatever this is home with me!
It's called "tres leches."
-Well, I need tres of these!
-I thought that you didn't like sweets.
-Listen, I'm just trying to dive into culture here.
-Oh, I see!
Okay, so is there a double quinceañera in your future?
I don't know yet.
See, it's hard to picture
all of this being a thing without my dad,
especially watching...
watching Izzy and Manolo dance together.
It still hurts.
Look, you can choose to not celebrate because he's not here,
or you can create new memories
and find a way to make him part of it.
[Latin dance music playing]
No, no, out of all the amazing traditions you guys have
taught me tonight, this is the one
that makes me uncomfortable.
-It freaks me out a little bit. -Shall we?
[laughs]
I don't think you understand, I cannot dance!
Just follow me.
I got you!
See? [laughs]
-No, come on, ready? And here we go.
It's not that hard.
Look at my brother.
Manny used to have two left feet,
and then he took some lessons.
He's... he's still getting better.
[both laugh]
All I'm saying is that with a few dance lessons,
maybe, you know, you could be the next cumbia queen.
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[speaking Spanish]
What does that mean?
"There's nothing you can't do."
[Latin music continues]
You're home!
Hi! I am!
How'd it go?
It was fine.
Get outta here!
You walked in practically glowing!
So...
are we birthday snoozing
or birthday schmoozing?
Say it...
I want a double quince for my 30th birthday!
And...?
And, yes, I would love it if you would help me plan it.
Oh, good!
Because I've already started researching.
I started creating a mood board, as you do.
Wow!
I knew you would change your mind.
Your mom knew also.
I'm gonna call her in the morning
and we're gonna get started.
Oh, this is going to be epic!
No, I do not like the word "epic"!
I don't like that word.
Oh, don't kill my vibe!
Let me love you.
Oh! [laughs]
Speaking of love, I got your Taylor Swift "thumbs up" GIF
and I'm assuming everything went well with Evan's mom.
Oh, she is the coolest!
Rosemary.
She told me to call her "Ro." Did I mention she loves me?
Did I mention I told you so?
I don't think Evan had as good a time as me and his mom did.
Turns out making fun of Evan for all the things he's bad at...
[voice fades out]
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CAMILA: We were told that you are
the go-to dressmaker for quinces.
LUPE: Sí, sí.
So, tell me what you are thinking for this dress.
You've always looked great in red.
Oh, I mean, that would be wonderful.
Rojo.
Ooh, look at Miss Spanish Class!
Okay, not to step on your creativity,
but I saw a dress that you made for Isabella
and she looked beautiful!
But I am significantly older than she is.
More... mature.
CAMILA: Yes, exactly.
LUPE: Never too late for a quince.
Do you guys remember when I made my own bat mitzvah dress,
beads and all?
SHERRY: Yes!
I remember you being a very talented seamstress.
Well, it's very fun being the head of my own firm,
but I do miss working with my hands.
-Poor baby. -Ugh, you!
-[laughter] -Okay, todo bien.
I make you something beautiful!
In rojo.
Ooh, rojo!
Oh-ho!
[traditional Mexican music]
CAMILA: So my patient, Barbara, is the manager of this hotel
and she got us a ballroom at a fantastic rate.
-Wait, teeth whitening lady?
-Yes, that's the one.
Excuse me, do you know where Room A is?
-Yes, this way. -Thank you.
*
MAREN: Oh, wowza!
Uh, yeah, it's...
it's a lot.
I say go big.
No, no, this is not quince big,
this is royal coronation big.
That is because you are the queen.
Maren's right, sweetie.
You deserve to treat yourself
and make your quince reeeally special!
What are you doing? Why are you being so weird?
Oh, it's...
Javi might come.
I'm sorry, are you... talking to Javi?
We talk all the time, darling.
I work with him.
I just said that we'd be downtown this afternoon
and he was welcome to join.
Mom!
Ha!
[whispering] They're texting...
Your mom, she got his number before you did!
Thanks. Thank you.
-[laughs] -[knocking]
Hello?
Hi.
-Hi! -Wow.
[whispering] Stop, stop, stop!
MAREN: Hi, Javi!
Javi! Um, that's my friend, Maren.
Hi!
Sorry, she told me you were cute but she failed to mention
her new profess-sir is a certified hottie!
I-I didn't say he was cute!
I definitely did not say you were cute.
Oh.
Duly noted.
-Um, I hate to bring it up in case you get all worked up,
but all of this space!
CAMILA: Don't.
-So much room... -Don't!
To da-a-ance!
I'm sorry, my friend is very strange.
JAVI: Oh, what's so scary about a little dancing, right?
MAREN: Right?
Javi, people dance at a quinceañera, right?
-Yes, absolutely!
You should have seen her on the dance floor
at my niece's quince.
I was terrible!
Come on, and we did a little-- Remember cumbia?
-It was bad. -No!
I told her with a few lessons she could be great.
I know a guy. He's a pro, alright?
He teaches salsa classes.
If he can't make you move...
nobody can!
[salsa music playing]
Sweetie, I'm all about quality time,
but we are underdressed and way over our heads.
I think if we sneak out now, no one will notice.
-Yeah.
-Welcome, dancers!
I'm Rafael.
If you are getting cold feet and thinking of leaving,
it's too late. You're mine!
Join the class!
[Rafael claps]
Gather up, class!
The good news is, even if this is your first class,
you all know what to do.
Dancing is a language we all speak.
Now, follow me.
Five, six, seven...
right...
left...
right...
left...
And if your hips want to get into the action, let them!
The rhythm is going to get you.
Sisters?
Oh, please! I'm her mother.
Well, Mama's got some moves.
Follow my lead.
[nervous laughter]
Woo!
You have no excuse, young lady.
Clearly, dancing is in your genes.
Oh, well...
-Mom! -Hmm?
He was flirting with you!
Oh, no, he was just trying to give an old lady confidence.
Come on, love is in the air.
You are young and hot and-- dancing is in your genes!
[laughs]
Well, I'm hot alright. I'm sweatin' up a storm.
Yeah, I bet you are!
Nice. Well done.
Bueno, clase.
Looks like everybody's done with their fortune tellers.
Can you guys pair up and tell each other your future?
Pero!
En español.
Oh! And, uh, I graded everyone's tests,
and the person with the highest grade
was Señorita Lopez!
-Oh! -[students clapping]
[laughs]
98 percent, oh!
Nice work.
-Wow, four years of dental school
and I pick the pastime that requires exams.
Hmm!
Uh, it's an odd number in the class
and I don't have a partner.
So... what, you want, me?
Sí, por favor!
Alright! Alright, let's go.
Ahh.
Can you pick a [Spanish pronunciation] color?
-Azul. -Azul?
A-Z-U-L.
Tres...
Tres.
It says, "Tú vas a ir al museo con amigo mañana."
I'm going to the museum with you tomorrow?
Wait, hold on, does it really say that?
-I-- -No, no, no!
These things don't lie!
And it is strictly for educational purposes.
Okay.
Fine. Then, sí.
Con mucho gusto.
By the way, I took the whole day off tomorrow,
which is a very rare occurrence for me,
so I expect us to deep-dive into Mexican culture research.
-I'm in. -Yes?
But seriously, did it really say that?
Because I just gotta know.
No se!
-[laughs] -Alright.
I'm impressed.
That was a lot of off-the-cuff verb conjugation.
I have a very good teacher!
*
JAVI: Okay, how are you guys doing over here?
*
JAVI: Okay, that was actually a lot of fun.
CAMILA: Oh, yeah, it was!
-I had no idea that the Mayan exhibit was in town.
You know, I think your dad would be very proud
that you're willing to know so much about your heritage.
-Oh, yeah. Yeah, he loved history.
Which is surprising because he never talked about his history.
-Really? -Yeah.
I mean, he also was a quiet man.
Or maybe it was that my mom talked so much
he couldn't get a word in edgewise!
Well, look, now you're making up for it.
I think it's really cool that you're wanting to stay
so connected to him.
Yeah, I agree.
Hey, you want to know a little fun fact about
[Spanish pronunciation] chocolate?
Oh, yeah. Tell me.
Well, mmm!
-Is that good? -It's so good.
-It originated in Mexico. -Oh... Mexico!
It was said to be an aphrodisiac.
-Oh, wow! -Mm-hm!
JAVI: And the Aztec emperor, Montezuma,
he would drink 50 cups a day.
-Fifty?
Well, okay, I'm gonna just jump ahead here and say that
this is when Montezuma's Revenge occurred.
Bingo! Yup!
Look, I think you would really like the pure form of cacao.
-Ermm... -I know you don't like sweets,
but a lot of Latinos make it in their dishes, and the best,
my favourite, mole poblano.
Oh, it's so good!
-Ooh, at Izzy's quince, your Abuela told me
she makes a mean mole.
Hold up, you were talking to my Abuelita?
...Yes?
And you understood her Spanish?
I did.
And actually, she told me
I have an open invitation into her kitchen.
And I'm gonna take her up on that.
-Oh, yeah? -Yes!
[Latin music playing]
You know, Javi, I feel like you are pulling out
a side of me that I have never seen before!
JAVI: Looks like those dance classes are paying off.
[Latin music continues]
[cheering and applause]
WOMAN: Oh my gosh, this is so much fun!
[nervous laugh]
I am so excited for my quince.
I have a great venue.
My dress is being made.
There's one thing that I realize I am missing.
Okay, tell me.
I need a caterer, so do you think that your Abuela
will make a mole for 50 people?
I think that might be a big ask for an 80-year-old woman.
-Yeah, it might! -But...
but I might have an idea.
-Hmm! -Come on.
[traditional Mexican music]
JAVI: Alright, bienvenida!
CAMILA: Thank you.
Oh, this place is awesome!
-Okay, it's been open since the '70s,
but has been under new management for the last year.
The chef?
Eh, he's kind of a dork,
but he makes the best Latin-infused tapas
you will ever have.
-Okay.
-Surprise. -Manolo!
-That's me! -Wait, this is your place?
-It is! I mean...
-Okay, so our Abuela and our Abuelo,
they started it when they first came to the US.
-That's right, and now it's all mine!
[laughter]
He took over once Abuelo retired
and gave this place a much-needed facelift.
-Well, you did a great job.
-Thank you. I appreciate that.
Now, Javi told me he was gonna bring you by,
so I prepared some dishes
that you might want to serve at your double quinceañera.
Ooh! Thank you!
-Alright, first, we have a duck confit taco
with a tropical fruit pico de gallo, okay?
Then we have a smoked chicken tostada
with a beautiful edamame guacamole.
-Okay, sure.
-And then, my personal favourite,
the pulled pork tamale with crema de serrano.
-Mmm! -So good!
-Amazing. -Oh, that looks great.
Well, that was very professional.
-Well, thank you. It's what I do.
You know, for me, food isn't just food.
-Ay, here we go...
-He's been hearing this his whole life.
-This is the whole speech. -But it's true.
I mean, food is a way of expressing who we are.
It tells our story, and this place has been
a part of our family's story for generations.
And, you know, food is also a way of expressing love.
You want to try?
-Oh, yes! -Go!
Uh, which one do I try first?
I think you should follow your heart.
Oof. Um...
Are you kidding me?
Oh my goodness, that is delicious!
-Yes! -Yes!
Manolo, will you please cater my quince?
I would be honoured.
-Yes! -Ha-ha!
-Aw... -Thank you!
-Well, congratulations. -Oh!
-For landing the best chef in town.
No, thank you.
CAMILA: Thank you for sneaking away during lunch.
MAREN: Never mind that. Tell me all about Javi.
Is that short for "Javier"?
Does he have a last name or does he go by "Javi" like Oprah?
-[laughs] I don't know!
What I do know is he can treat a girl to a nice dinner.
I can tell you that.
-Cam, that's a date.
-It was at his brother's restaurant.
-That's even more of a date!
You've met his brother twice now!
-Okay, hear me out.
Javi is sweet and he's charming
and we have a lot of fun together, but--
Principal Lee?
-Hi! -Oh!
-Hello! -So good to see you!
-Hello! -Hello!
How are my two favourite former students doing these days?
Good! Busy.
I have a lot of patients and not enough time in the day.
-But we're good! -[laughter]
So I heard you're keeping my mom around a little longer.
She told me all about the hiring freeze
and how she had to postpone retirement.
Oh, not at all.
Your mother came to me saying that she didn't feel ready
to retire yet.
If it was up to me, I'd keep her forever.
Anyway, girls, I better get going.
It was lovely bumping into you.
-Bye, Principal Lee! -Bye.
Huh!
I don't get it.
Why doesn't my mom want to retire?
-Well, besides you and work she doesn't have
a lot going on right now.
-Alright, then why not just say that?
-I dunno, cut her some slack.
Maybe she's just embarrassed to admit it.
Or she doesn't want you worrying about her.
-That is a very astute observation.
-Thank you.
Just keep taking her to those dance classes.
Maybe she'll figure out retirement can be fun.
*
Look at all of these beautiful colours!
These Peruvian lilies are gorgeous!
-Oh, and the peonies! And the peonies!
-To die for!
Let's incorporate them both.
-Oh, love those.
Javi!
Thank you so much for coming.
JAVI: Yeah, of course. It's so good to see you.
Well, this is Team Flower Power.
Alright, girls, what's next?
Uh, we need vases on every table.
Oh, and there is also the tradition
where you lay the flower wreath on my head.
[Javi chuckles] Wow!
Someone's been taking notes.
-I have! I told you! -[laughs] Okay.
Oh, uh, usually the birthday girl
picks her favourite flower for the wreath ceremony.
Oh!
So, which one is your favourite?
Oh. Um...
You know, I really like this one.
JAVI: Good eye.
That is the flower of Mexico.
Really?
SHERRY: That was your father's favourite flower.
Did you know that?
No, I didn't.
He chose dahlias for my wedding bouquet.
-It's kismet!
-Okay, why don't you girls head over to the café?
I'll place the order and join you later.
-I'll see you guys there. -SHERRY: See you later.
CAMILA: Love you. Thank you. Bye.
-I'll help you find someone. -Great.
[door opens and bell dings]
MAREN: So am I gonna be your maid of honour or what?
-Pretty sure that's not a quince thing.
-Oh, no, I mean for you and Javi's wedding!
-Mar! -What?!
He is in there alone with your mother right now.
-Stop!
-He could be asking for your hand in marriage!
-He is literally just helping us plan the quince.
-That's it! -[phone buzzes]
Ooh, it's Evan! He's got a hot tip.
A friend of a friend is thinking of renting out his condo.
-Go! -Mind if I jet?
-Love you! Bye! -Love you!
Javi, I meant to ask you the other day,
are you looking for a permanent position at the school?
Because I can put in a good word.
That's very kind of you. I, um...
I don't know if I'm gonna be there long-term.
Oh...
-Thank you.
-Sure thing.
I'm just so glad Cami signed up for your class.
-Oh, being bilingual, it opens up a lot of doors.
-Well, yeah, that too.
But honestly, I just want her to have more fun in her life.
She puts so much pressure on herself.
Always has.
You know, in the, uh... pie chart of life,
Camila is like one very big slice of work pie.
[laughs]
And now I'm craving pie.
-Me, too.
But maybe you can relate.
I just-- I feel like sometimes it's easy to get so used to
a work routine that it kind of becomes daunting
to think about anything else outside of that.
Hmm!
CAMILA: This is just what I needed
after the day I had at work.
Okay, how good is that?
-Mmm! -I know!
-What's it called again? -It's pronounced "horchata."
Your dad would have loved this.
Mom, can I talk to you about something?
Sure.
[Latin music playing in background]
So... I ran into Principal Lee.
Oh, really?
That's nice.
What did she have to say?
Well, she told me that they're not in a hiring freeze
and that you decided not to retire.
So why are you putting it off?
Especially after everything with Dad.
I mean, we're not promised tomorrow,
so why are you waiting?
[sighs]
For years, your dad and I dreamed of retirement.
All the exciting things we were gonna do!
But without him to share it with, it just...
seems pointless.
Mom, I'm sorry.
I'm not sure who I am without him, Cam.
And at least if I am working,
I know how to fill up my day.
Well, Mom, I think you're doing great.
I mean, look at you. You took up a new hobby.
I mean, you're dancing now.
You've been taking night classes.
You're enjoying that, right?
Very much.
And you're making new friends, like Rafael.
Oh, Rafael is such a sweet guy...
with a jawline to die for.
Um, but...
I miss your dad.
Oh, Mom.
I do, too.
But... I do feel like
bringing new people into your life and having fun,
that doesn't diminish the love that you have for Dad.
I mean, he would want that for us.
Right?
[salsa music playing]
[breathing heavily]
Phew!
That was some sabor.
What's "sabor"?
Flavour.
You added mucho spice to those moves.
You were just so easy to follow.
It's all about connection.
You were connected to me,
and together we were connected to the music.
Great work, Sherry.
Great instruction, Rafael.
Thank you.
This was the highlight of my week,
and I'll see you next class.
-Wait! Before you go...
How would you like to come and see my
advanced students' recital this weekend?
A sneak peek of where you're headed
if you keep up with your classes.
Uh, me, an advanced student?
-Well, sure. Why not?
Afterwards, we can grab some arepas
at my favourite Colombian spot.
Oh!
Oh...
Uh...
Thank you for the invite.
Um... I just, uh...
I have so much on my plate right now.
I completely understand.
If you want to fill that plate over dinner with me,
the offer stands.
*
ABUELA: [speaking in Spanish]
-Oh, uh, sí!
Mmm!
Oh, it's... excelente!
Que bueno! Que bueno!
-That was really good! -I told you!
-Listen, do not tell Manolo this, but...
that was the best thing I've ever tasted.
You should go tell her.
She'll appreciate it. But do it in Spanish.
-In Spanish? -In Spanish. Come on.
You know. Go, go, go.
Uh, Abuela, es que molo es--
-Mole. -Mole!
Es, uh, delicioso.
-Que gusto! -Yes!
-Sí! -[speaking Spanish]
Was that... was that okay?
JAVI: Eh, you know!
Do you guys really close this place
once a week for family dinner?
-It's tradition! Ever since we were kids.
Camila? Bienvenidas.
[speaking in Spanish]
-Okay, yes. -[speaking in Spanish]
IZZY: Can you teach me the song from my quince?
JAVI: Yes, I can!
Alright, here we go.
[strums guitar]
[speaking in Spanish]
[singing in Spanish and playing guitar]
[Izzy joins in]
[both singing in Spanish]
Aah!
Ow! Oh, I'm okay, I'm okay, I'm okay, I'm okay.
It's just... it's, um...
just little cut. It's tiny.
-Es nada. -Yeah.
[speaking in Spanish]
[all speaking in Spanish]
[laughter]
-You're good, you're good. She just cured you.
-Okay, thank you!
I am pretty sure your Abuela just put a spell on me.
-Oh, she did.
It was a love spell.
No, it's a thing that we say when kids get hurt.
It actually translates to "Heal, little frog."
-That's... -Weird.
-Yeah, weird! [laughs]
-Essentially, you're hurt today
but tomorrow you'll be better.
-Oh, that's sweet. -Yeah.
Bueno! A comer!
"A comer," that means, like, "Let's go eat!"
-I know what that is!
-Okay, well, then let's go! Vamos!
* Must be an angel *
*
[Spanish lyrics]
What is that?!
*
* Must be an angel, ooh-ooh *
[Spanish lyrics]
Okay, let's hear it.
Okay, let's see!
*
[singing in Spanish]
* Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, yeah... *
[all clapping and cheering]
Oh, can your family please adopt me?
-Yeah, they're pretty amazing.
Javi, I have not had this much fun in,
well, I don't even know how long.
Really?
Yeah!
CAMILA: Can they please just come to the quince?
Is it too late to ask them?
JAVI: Okay, be careful what you wish for,
because they will show up-- all of 'em!
-Hey!
I have to go, but you...
Javi, thank you.
[sighs happily]
*
[Javi sighs]
Did I do something wrong?
Wrong? No.
No, not at all.
That kiss was perfect.
You, you are perfect.
But...
Ah...
I really like you, Camila.
And I really enjoyed helping you get ready for your quince.
Javi, I'm still waiting for the "but."
But...
I'm not ready for anything serious.
It scares me.
It's kinda hard to explain. I...
-No, no, but please, please try to.
Camila, you...
are absolutely wonderful, in every way.
This is my baggage.
No, no, Javi, please don't do the whole
"It's not you, it's me" thing.
No, no, no, no, no, it's the truth, okay?
I...
Look, whatever happened in my past relationship,
this girl, Elena, and--
[sighs] None of it matters, okay?
It just-- it took a toll on me
and I have not been able to shake it.
Javi, just talk to me.
Let me help you.
*
Well, thank you for reminding me why I don't date.
-Uh...
-You know, I was actually gonna ask you
to be my chambelan.
[soft, emotional music]
*
[sighs]
[sniffles]
[door opens]
Hi, Mom!
-Hey! -Thank you for coming over.
-Of course, darling.
-Come here. -Mmm!
-Come get cozy on the couch. -Muah!
What's up?
Talk to me, sweetie.
What's wrong?
Javi doesn't want to date me.
-You told him how you feel?
Oh, yeah!
And he practically sprinted in the other direction!
[sighs]
Oh...
But Mom, before he blindsided me,
we had this kiss and it was so magical, and...
there were these seconds between him kissing me
and before the bad news
that it really felt like,
I don't know, like we could be something.
And...
he doesn't feel the same way?
His past just has such a strong hold over him
and he can't shake it.
Well...
I know that feeling.
-What do you mean?
I dipped the tiniest of toes in the world of romance,
and it was like bungee jumping.
My heart was beating so fast!
Mom! Oh, come here!
SHERRY: Ohh...
Past relationships, they leave their marks.
Your father certainly did on the both of us.
He did great!
There you go. Go to Mommy!
Good job. Keep brushing your teeth.
-Dr. Lopez? -Yes?
Cam, I'd like to talk to you about something.
-Okay?
I wanted to thank you for taking on so many of my patients
as I start to scale back.
-Of course! -Right there.
In fact, I've delayed looking for another dentist
to join the practice because I think
it should be your choice who we hire.
-Wow.
Uh, thank you. That means a lot.
-Well, you mean a lot to this practice.
That's why, when I retire,
I want to leave it to you.
Really?
Well... Wow, I...
I don't even know what to say.
Well, don't say anything just yet.
Think it over. It's a lot of responsibility.
-Well, I can handle responsibility.
-Oh, I have no doubt of that,
but you've gotta want to.
That's the difference.
Here you go.
*
Oh...
Oh, no.
-It's not...
that bad.
Mar, I look like Little Red Riding Hood
skipped Grandma's house and went to prom.
At least it's rojo!
Oh!
How did this happen?
Uh, essentially, um, because you told her
to do her thing.
So she...
she did her thing.
-Ugh!
Well, I mean, I can't wear this, right?
You strut into that party with confidence,
and I truly believe you could make anything work.
[quietly] Okay, okay. Maybe you ask Lupe
to remake the dress?
[quietly] By tomorrow?!
No, there's no chance!
[sighs] You know what?
It's okay.
I am going to pay for this
and I will go buy something at the mall.
Oh, no!
No, no, no, you can't buy off the rack
for something this important.
Well, uh, okay, then I'll rent something.
No! No, no!
-Well, what do you want me to do with all of this?
Okay, I...
Ooh! I...
I will make you a dress.
-Ah! -Okay, no, no, it's okay.
[exhales in relief]
*
[loud rips]
Oh, wow... Okay!
Thank you for staying up late to do this.
You are amazing.
And tomorrow, my mom and I are gonna handle
everything pre-party so you can sleep in.
-Oh, no, no, I'm happy to do it!
Plus, a little stress will help me sew faster.
-I love this.
Can we use this?
-Yes, of course. -Thank you!
[both giggle]
Ooh! What happened with the condo?
Is it a go?
Oh, no. No, no.
Evan's friend of a friend forgot to mention
one very important detail--
he planned to live in the other bedroom.
-Oh... -Yeah.
Sorry.
It's fine. We just have to, uh, adjust our expectations.
Well, what if...
What if you guys didn't have to?
What do you mean?
[sighs]
I don't know,
just with everything that's gone on this past month,
I'm just kind of thinking why I got into dentistry
in the first place.
To help people.
Like Barb.
[laughs] Barb...
Do you remember in college
when I almost went to work with a non-profit
and they would do dentistry
in all sorts of underprivileged areas?
I do remember.
You asked Dr. Benoit to sponsor the program
when you first started working with him.
Well, I looked it up and they...
have some positions open in Mexico.
And I was thinking...
what if I move to Mexico?
I mean, I can continue to learn Spanish,
and I could really get into my roots and find out
more about where my dad came from.
And...
I just feel like that's where I'm supposed to be.
I think it's a great idea.
Really?
Yes!
If you go, I'm gonna miss you so much.
Oh!
But I am totally turning your room into my sewing room.
Oh, wow.
-Muah! -Wow.
[sighs]
Here's a few more.
-Oh, wow.
Thank you.
Buenos días, birthday girl!
Hi, Mom.
-Hi!
Brought your favourite-- bagels from Just My Lox.
Thank you.
How are you feeling?
Nervous.
Excited.
[sighs]
[office phones ringing in background]
I have to tell Dr. Benoit by the end of the day
whether or not I want to take over the practice.
-Well...
you were the one who told me to take a leap, didn't you?
Yes.
Have you heard from Javi?
If you want him there as a friend,
you really should call him.
*
It just got really complicated, Mom.
*
-Whatever you decide, you have worked really hard
and I want you to enjoy every minute because you deserve it.
*
[birds chirping]
[door opens]
CAMILA: Hi!
MAREN: Uh, I think I started hallucinating just a little bit,
but I finished!
And...?
What do you think?
[gasps]
You hate it.
-You hate it! -No!
No.
-I love it! -Oh!
I just-- I don't even have enough words to tell you
how much I love it!
Okay, well, don't get too excited.
You have to try it on first.
-Thank you. -But also, um...
What?
*
Hi.
Hey.
Mar?
I-I told him you were, uh, running errands
and he said he could wait.
So I'm just gonna let you two have your, uh, "conversacíon."
Feliz Cumpleaños!
Thank you.
Big 3-0!
-And, uh, it's a big night tonight.
Yeah, it's a big night.
Well, you've worked really hard.
You should be proud.
Oh, I mean, it took a team.
Well, I just wanted you to know that tonight's gonna be amazing,
just like you.
Thank you.
Is that, uh, what you came here to tell me?
Ah! [nervous laugh]
No, no. No, actually, um...
I-I have some really good news.
Uh, I spoke to the HR department at the school
and I told them that I was interested
in a full-time position,
and they said that there's actually an opportunity
as a fourth-grade teacher next year.
Wow!
I mean, that's...
really incredible.
Yes, and I'm gonna take it, and I'm gonna stay here.
I'm gonna stick around.
I'm gonna plant some roots and I...
You-- you inspire me, Camila.
You commit to everything you do, 100%.
That's the person that I want to be, too.
Javi, I'm so happy for you.
Hey, I'm sorry about the other night.
After Elena, I...
Look, I tend to run away from everything.
I go from one place to the next and I just...
I'm scared.
I'm scared of committing to a job.
I'm scared of committing to a relationship.
I...
I'm afraid if I open up, I'll get hurt again.
That's understandable.
But you...
you are worth the risk.
Oh...
Javi...
I'm moving to Mexico.
The truth is, you were the one that inspired me.
Your Spanish classes got me excited about my culture
and my roots.
You reminded me of a dream that I had back in college.
I love helping people,
so I'm gonna do that.
I'm gonna go work with a non-profit in Mexico,
and I'm really excited.
So...
I see. [awkward laugh]
Wow.
I'm happy for you.
Thank you.
I wish I would have told you how I felt sooner.
Oh, no.
We both had a lot of life stuff that we had to figure out.
-And we did. -Mm-hm.
-And it's good. -Yeah.
We are so much better having met.
Yeah. I think I should go,
so you can get ready for your party.
Javi?
Yeah?
Will you be my chambelan?
Tonight?
*
[Latin music playing]
[inaudible conversation]
*
[applause]
I don't want to toot my own horn, but...
Toot, toot! Our girl looks good.
She sure does.
[applause]
JAVI: Are you ready?
I am.
Okay.
[playing guitar]
*
[whispering] We've got this.
[Ravi singing in Spanish]
[crowd cheering]
[singing in Spanish]
*
-Just breathe! -Can't talk, I'm counting!
[applause]
[Ravi continues singing in Spanish]
*
[song ends]
[applause and cheering]
[Latin music playing]
*
I just want to say thank you all for coming here tonight.
This double quinceañera
would not be possible without a few very important people.
So, as a thank you,
I would love to light a candle for each of them.
[soft, emotional music]
*
This first candle
is for my mom,
Sherry.
Mom, you...
You are my confidante.
My biggest cheerleader.
I don't know what I would be without you.
Thank you.
-I love you. -I love you.
*
CAMILA: This next candle
is for my crazy friend, Maren.
[laughter]
Thanks.
You have been my best friend
since the second grade.
You always push me out of my comfort zone,
but it is exactly what I needed.
Love you, friend.
I love you.
CAMILA: Now, this, um, this next candle is...
for my friend...
and my Spanish teacher, Javi.
[chuckles]
Javi...
Javi, you helped me discover
a side of myself that...
I didn't even know existed.
And thanks to you,
I can feel my dad all around us.
And that is the greatest gift I could have ever asked for.
Thank you.
[emotional music]
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GUEST: Oh, that's lovely...
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This next candle is...
for my father, Armando.
You know, there wasn't a single phone call where
he didn't say, "I love you, Mija."
And as a kid growing up, I would be
so embarrassed by that.
If you don't know, "mija" in Spanish means "daughter"
and I just wanted him to call me
Sweetheart or Pumpkin.
And what I wouldn't give to hear him say that one more time.
[sniffles]
You know...
I almost didn't celebrate my 30th
because I just kept thinking
how difficult it would be without my dad here.
In English, we say, "I am thirty."
Like we are no longer the person that we once were.
And in Spanish, we say,
"Tengo treinta años,"
which means, "I have thirty years."
And I love that because
it's like you get to take all those years
and store them up with you.
All of the...
the joys, all of the memories,
those just get to come with you everywhere.
And...
I realized that my dad is here with me,
no matter how old I am.
So with these 30 years that I have,
I want to thank you because you all
helped make me who I am today.
So this last candle...
This is not just for me,
this is for all of you.
I love you so much and thank you for being here.
[applause]
[clears throat]
That was a beautiful speech.
Thank you.
[Latin music playing]
Shall we?
We shall, chambelan.
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Okay, what...
What if...
What if I came with you to Mexico?
Huh... what?
Uh, what about your job as a teacher?
Well, I was offered the job at the school.
I'm sure I can get a job teaching in Mexico.
Look, I'd have more time to get to know you better.
I'm sorry, I-I just thought maybe it was a good idea,
but I--
Ha!
Is that a yes?
That is most definitely a yes.
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[fireworks exploding]
[crowd cheering]
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Oh!
I almost forgot.
Happy Birthday.
[Spanish song playing]
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[Spanish song continues]
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I love this.
[Spanish song continues]
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RAVI: Listen, this isn't the end of our story.
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I feel like it's just the beginning.
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Like I said, Camila Lopez,
there's nothing you can't do.
[Spanish song continues]
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