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Doctor.
Okay..
Great work, Anthony!
Hi!
Thank you, Marcus.
Dot...
Is this really necessary, Monica?
I have to get back to my desk.
I don't trust that new kid answering the phones.
"That new kid"?
Marcus?
He's been working here, what, five years?
Which is, like, one month,
compared to my 45 years as head receptionist.
Yeah, well... I have some bad news for you.
You're not gonna be answering any more phones today.
You sprained it pretty badly. How'd you do this?
Got into a fight with a filing cabinet.
Believe it or not-- I won!
Have you met the new practice manager?
Um, not officially.
I'll be fine.
Go. Introduce yourself.
Straight home!
And don't think I won't find out.
Hi. I'm Monica Miller.
Alex Blake.
Uh, walk with me?
Let me know if you need help finding your way around.
It can be a bit of a maze.
That's why they say
you are the person you go to with any questions.
You know, uh, by the way,
I was going over the personnel files,
and I noticed that you haven't taken...
any vacation in, what, four years?
Yeah, that's right.
Wow.
I guess I'd rather spend my time with the patients
than gallivanting through Europe.
Which, I suppose, is commendable.
This place depends on me.
I don't wanna leave the hospital high and dry--
I'm sure you understand.
Of course.
That's why you have a team.
You know, I actually just got back
from, um, "gallivanting" through Italy
with my family for two weeks,
and other than the jet-lag,
I've never felt more ready to take on my new role.
Sometimes, you just need a break, you know?
I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that. I--
Oh. No, no, don't worry at all.
Just, um... promise me you'll think about it.
I promise.
Okay, nice to meet you.
Likewise!
Hi!
Hi, Mo.
- Aw. - How are you?
Good to see you.
You too, Mom.
How was your hiking trip?
Canada was breathtaking. You would've loved it.
Hmm.
Okay. Something's up. What's going on?
I didn't get the promotion.
But I thought you were a shoo-in
for the Practice Manager?
So did I.
They hired a very nice woman named Alex.
Oh, I'm so sorry, honey.
I just thought,
"If I work so hard,
that it will ensure I get the promotion,"
and then, once I got the promotion,
I... I'll know I made it.
"Made it"? To where, exactly?
To the point that made it all worth it?
To the top of the mountain
I've been climbing all these years.
Oh, sweetie.
It's not about reaching the top.
All the good stuff happens while you're on the journey.
Listen, love.
Making it--
it's not about a job promotion.
It's about balance...
and joy.
Chasing the next big win
never gives us the satisfaction we think it will.
You didn't say that
when you wanted us to compete on the Amazing Race .
The only reason they didn't choose us
is because it wouldn't be a fair race for anyone else.
Wait, you submitted us?
I did.
- Hello. - Oh, hello.
Hi. Would you like something to drink?
Yes. Um...
a double espresso with no milk or sugar, please.
- Okay. - Thank you.
I wonder if he's single.
Mom.
What? You can't blame me for trying to play matchmaker.
I don't remember the last time I had coffee with a girlfriend,
let alone had time for a date.
You give so much to everyone else.
What about giving something to yourself?
If not romance,
how about we talk about a vacation?
I know exactly where you should go--
the Camino de Santiago.
The Camino?
Mom, that's...
that's more of a pilgrimage than a vacation.
Do you really think walking hundreds of miles in Spain
is a good way to get the rest and relaxation I need?
I know it sounds strange,
but it will heal you in ways you can't even begin to imagine.
You know, um...
your dad and I--
we were both at a crossroads when we first met on the Camino,
searching for something more.
And who knows?
Maybe you find love there too--
taking some time to relax.
I am relaxed.
Your double espresso.
Thank you.
Don't give me that look.
I'll think about it.
"Think" about it.
Go ahead.
No, no. It's not like that.
This... has to show up, up there.
See it?
Now it gets all messed up.
Okay, look...
Mom?
I'm in.
I'll go on the Camino.
Buen Camino!
Look at it. That is incredible.
- I don't know what that is. - Hi, Mom!
Oh, you're finally on the Camino!
Well, almost, anyway.
This village is stunning.
Ah, it's like stepping back in time, isn't it?
Soak it all in, honey.
Must feel good to be traveling again.
Remember, back in college, when you dreamt
of seeing the world?
Did I remember to tell Alex about the post-op schedule?
Honey. They'll be fine.
Well, so I've been told.
Did you bring the devotional?
Oh! I did. Thanks, Mom.
Now, I know a daily mindfulness journal
isn't your usual thing,
but your dad picked it out before he passed--
for a time when you'd need it.
This seems like it.
"Monica,
you don't have to be certain to take a leap.
In fact, it's better not to be.
The opposite of faith isn't doubt--
it's certainty."
He loved that saying.
I remember.
But, in my mind, he always seemed so certain.
Well, certainty and, uh...
and trust can seem like similar things,
but they're not.
Your dad always trusted the journey,
even when he didn't know where God was leading,
and that's what he wanted for you, too, Monica--
to know that who you are right now
is enough to start.
I'll try to remember that.
Oh, I better get going.
I'm meeting Consuelo
at 9:30.
Oh! Oh! Don't forget your, uh, Pilgrim Passport, huh?
Oh, right. Thanks.
Love you!
Bye, love.
Morning.
Morning!
First time?
Is it that obvious?
No, but I've worked here
a long time, and there's a...
there's a different kind of look
in the eyes of those who haven't walked before.
Is it a look of delusion?
More of a nervous uncertainty, I'd say.
Yeah, that tracks as well.
Does it?
Don't worry.
I can tell you're going to have a beautiful Camino--
Camino hermoso-- you'll see.
So, important--
this is your... Pilgrim Passport, okay?
Every time you arrive to a new town,
make sure to get it stamped.
At the end, you will present it
at the Pilgrim's Reception Office
in Santiago de Compostela
to receive your official Compostela certificate.
This has been a tradition for over 1,000 years.
- Wow! - Mm-hmm!
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Buen Camino!
Gracias.
De nada.
- Bye. - Bye.
Oof! Don't wanna be late.
Um, Consuelo?
No. No, no soy Consuelo. Lo siento.
Te puedo ayudar con algo?
Uh, sorry. Do you speak English?
English, French,
German, Spanish--
whatever you'd like.
Wow. I really should've paid more attention
in high-school Spanish.
Um, I'm looking for my tour guide
and the rest of my group.
I... I think they might be running late.
Being punctual is rarely possible on the Camino.
Give them some time.
If it gets too late,
you can always head to your accommodation
and wait for them there.
They'll assume you decided to go ahead.
Oh... okay.
Thank you.
Bye.
"Set your heart
to wait with trust,
and not with a lack of confidence
in His ability or willingness
to move on your behalf."
Okay...
message received, God.
"Would you consider yourself a patient person?
Why or why not?"
Well...
30 minutes.
I'd say I was more than patient.
All right...
Let's see...
Starting walking route.
Estimated time two hours.
In 9 metres, turn right.
Turn right,
and continue straight for 4.8 kilometres.
No. You gotta be kidding me.
Continue straight.
C--
Uh, can-- can I help you?
Oh, I'm-- I'm fine, thanks.
Did you get lost on your way in?
- By the way, I'm-- - "Lost"?
I know-- I know exactly where I am.
Why would you assume I'm lost?
Just a hunch.
Oh--
There is our lost pilgrim!
- Consuelo? - Yes!
- Oh. - Monica!
Aww...
You look even more beautiful
than the picture Olivia sent of you.
Thank you for finding her, Luis.
Oh, uh...
Yeah. Yeah.
I-I wasn't actually lost.
My GPS just kind of rerouted me.
GPS can be clever,
but you've heard about the Yellow Brick Road?
Here, we follow the yellow arrows.
If you see those, or the scallop shell symbol,
you know you're on the right path.
Okay?
Okay.
Good.
For the record--
"rerouting" is just a fancy way of saying "lost".
You're really enjoying this, aren't you?
Monica, you've already met Luis.
Let me introduce you to the rest of your compañeros.
This is Ernesto-- Luis's father.
- Encantado. - Nice to meet you.
And this is Mateo, Luis's son, and our youngest pilgrim.
- Hi. - Hi.
We're glad you finally made it, Monica.
Oh, uh... actually, I was here on time.
I waited about 30 minutes,
and then I headed out on my own.
Didn't go as planned, but I--
It's okay, querida. We didn't mind waiting for you.
N-No. I-I was here at 9:30.
Really?
If you started without us, how did you end up back here?
Uh...
Oh, uh, her GPS rerouted her, Dad.
Oh, GPS. I see.
Yeah, I heard there were some... trail closures?
- Hmm. - Yeah.
This is what happens
when pilgrims keep their eyes on a screen.
Isn't that right, Mateo?
Not sure if this even qualifies as a screen, Abuelo.
It was a compromise, Dad.
Okay? I didn't let him bring his smartphone.
Yeah, so I got Dad's old relic.
It barely does anything.
Don't act like you're not enjoying
playing "Snake" on that thing.
Snake? I mean, what are you--
{Ernesto] I don't really care what kind of phone it is.
What's the point of a pilgrimage if you're not disconnecting?
- Your abuelo has a point-- - It's okay. It's okay.
Boys.
That's enough for today.
Let's go.
Those three have been bickering since we left France.
Don't worry. You'll get used to it.
Mm.
And you'll also get used to the Camino
having a path of its own.
You can plan all you want,
but, sometimes, it just has...
other ideas.
Right.
Of course.
But... you know what?
If it's okay,
I would love to try to stick to my itinerary--
you know, make the most of the Camino.
¡Qué inocente!
- Um... - What?
In that case, we better get going! Yeah?
Vamonos! Prego.
Vamonos!
Your mother told me you work in an emergency room.
That must be a very fast-paced job.
Very. It's part of what I like about it.
This must be quite the change of pace for you then.
Yes.
I'm not used to going this... slowly.
Mm. The Camino has its own rhythm,
and it's not always going to be the rhythm we expect-- or want.
Well, as long as I don't miss anything important.
Do you think we'll still make it
to the village by sunset?
I heard it has a spectacular view.
We'll arrive after dark.
The sunset may be gone,
but the moon always shows up with its own kind of beauty.
Perhaps...
view this journey as a challenge for yourself.
The Camino is not meant to be easy.
That's it-- I'm not challenging myself enough.
Yeah.
Yeah! Do you mind if I walk ahead of the group?
If I pick up the pace,
I think I can get there by sunset.
Yes, of course. Yeah.
We wouldn't want you to miss anything important.
Thank you. Okay.
Why let her rush off like that?
The Camino is not a... an obstacle course.
Every pilgrim has their own walk...
and perhaps
you would get more out of your own walk
if you shifted a bit of your focus
from others to yourself.
- Re-routing again? - I got it.
Heads up!
Here.
Oh, thank you.
You guys caught up quickly.
Well, you hadn't gotten that far yet.
Um, thank you.
Oh, it's okay. I got it.
Hey, just let me help.
Oh, there you go.
Thank you.
Sure.
You're, uh...
You're not really good at accepting help, huh?
Uh...
I don't usually need this much of it in my real life.
How much easier would life be, though,
if you had someone to help you put your shoes on every day?
Now that you mention it,
I don't know how I've gone this long without it.
Shall we?
Yeah.
Rushing through the Camino-- this is, you know, like--
like rushing to church.
It's meant to be slow.
It allows you the space to-to breathe.
These days, everyone is in a rush.
Everyone!
They...
They distract themselves with-with everything,
in order to not to sit with their own thoughts.
Believe it or not...
I agree with you.
Yeah! I believe.
I could have reminded Monica
that the Camino is not meant to be rushed--
- Of course. - ...but I find
wisdom often finds pilgrims best on its own.
Yeah, well, you say so.
Consuelo?
Mm-hmm?
Seems like the Camino doesn't want me
to go ahead on my own, huh?
Ah, ha-ha!
The less you fight its rhythm,
the quicker you will learn to dance with it.
Thank you, again, for your help back there.
Walking the Camino with one shoe is a challenge,
even for me.
Hey, I'm just glad we got your shoe back.
I lost my day pack a couple days back
and, uh, before I even had a chance
to, like, try and grab it,
the river just took it.
Oh! What was in it?
Nothing important.
Little notebook, some snacks...
a Divorce for Dummies book.
Oh, you're being serious?
Oh, I'm-- I'm sorry.
It's okay.
I've read more than my fair share on the subject.
It's just the "how to not mess up your kid" chapter
that I'm re-reading for the hundredth time.
It was amicable,
but I just worry about how it's all affecting Matty.
Well, I'm sure
watching you two walk through it with love
is helping him a lot.
Thanks.
Definitely sounds a lot better than my current inner monologue.
So...
where's home for you?
Boston.
No.
Me too.
What?
Yeah!
That is such a crazy coincidence.
Ah...
the longer I'm on this Camino,
the less I believe in coincidences.
Mm. Or it-it could be
that my mom and your family used the same travel agency
to find Consuelo.
No, my dad met Consuelo
through a mutual friend here in Spain.
Couple more days on the Camino
and, uh, you might start to think differently.
Thank you.
How long have you guys been walking?
Seven days.
Hmm.
And what's something you've seen differently so far?
Well, I think my initial reasons
for coming on the Camino
are nothing more than, like,
a superficial, surface-level interpretation
of the actual reasons why we're here.
There's a lot more to unpack on this journey
than you might think.
"A lot more to unpack."
Spoken like a true intellectual.
And...
I'm gonna guess--
a therapist?
Psychologist, actually.
Oh!
And what brings you here, "Dr. Luis"?
Well, ten days ago,
I would've told you it was to spend more time with family.
And today?
I don't think I have an answer for you,
but I definitely know it's a lot more
than, you know,
three generations of Albuerne men
on some sort of homecoming trip.
You said homecoming? Are you from here?
Yeah. I, uh, I grew up here.
Well, till I was about eight, anyway.
We'll actually be passing right through my village soon.
That is so cool. I cannot wait to see it!
Yeah, same. It's been a while.
Hmm.
You know, when we left, my dad wanted a fresh start,
but he never really let go of Spain.
He talked about it constantly.
Always, uh, wanted us three
to take this family-bonding trip together.
And how's the bonding going so far?
Let's just say it's not exactly the way I envisioned.
Matty is in search of Wi-Fi instead of wisdom,
and my dad has other ideas.
Where does that leave you?
Somewhere in the middle.
Trying to meet their expectations,
while simultaneously trying to figure out my own.
Sounds like there's a lot to unpack there.
¡Hola! ¡Bienvenidos!
Perfect timing!
Gracias.
Gracias molta.
Dinner's almost ready.
- Oh, good! - Who's hungry?
Consuelo, were the inns along the Camino
always made for the pilgrims?
Many of them, yes, including this one...
but inns are not the only accommodations.
Many families choose to open their homes to pilgrims.
Claro.
We used to host pilgrims all the time
at the-- at our house,
before we moved to the U.S.
I read that judges used to sentence prisoners
to walk the Camino as a form of penance.
I can relate.
Matty, my mom did not exactly give me much of an option
about coming on the Camino either.
Okay, how about we play a game?
Who's up for some Verdad o Reto?
Oh, yeah.
"Truth or Dare."
Oh, that sounds much less intimidating
when you say it in English.
Okay, I'll go first.
Monica, truth or dare?
Well, it was less intimidating for a minute.
Um...
truth, I guess?
So, Monica...
...who are you?
I am
a nurse practitioner at an emergency room.
My hospital's just outside Boston, Massachusetts.
No, no, no, no, no. Not what are you--
but who actually are you, Monica Miller?
Who... am I?
As you can see,
we don't really do small talk on the Camino.
We get deep very quickly.
Okay, why don't we just do something a little simpler?
All right, what is something you enjoy doing outside of work?
Well, I don't get outside of work much these days.
Um...
I actually can't remember the last time
I did something just for the fun of it.
Um, in the past,
did you have any hobbies
or things that you really enjoyed doing?
Mm-mm.
Actually...
I did take a pottery class in college,
on a whim, and I loved it.
- Ooh! - Oh--
The hours would fly by like minutes.
An artista!
- How wonderful! - I-I don't--
Why did you stop?
If I'm honest, it always felt slightly self-indulgent.
I felt like I should've been doing something more productive.
When will your generation learn
that one of the most productive things you can do in life
is slow down.
The only hustle you should be familiar with
is the dance.
Mm.
Ava!
¡Sube la música!
Vale.
I used to love that dance!
Remember, Ernesto?
- Oh-- - I dare you to join me!
Yeah.
Oh...
Have you never been in a hostel before?
I guess not.
Oh! Well...
...in that case, here you go.
Uh...
- Yeah. - Thank you.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, yeah, you're gonna need those earplugs, trust me.
Goodnight, Monica.
Goodnight.
Hey...
just heard the Sox went to extra innings.
Won by a run.
That's so cool, Dad.
I thought you'd like that.
Mm-hmm.
Nice work. Goodnight, kid.
Mmph!
"List a few things you're thankful for today."
I didn't sleep great,
but I'm definitely grateful that Consuelo gave me earplugs.
Without them, I wouldn't have slept at all.
"Do you prefer to feel capable or dependent?
What situations bring this out the most?"
Why do I feel like this question was made for me?
Capable. Always capable.
Depending on someone feels like admitting defeat.
Although, I am very grateful
that Luis saved my shoe from the ravine.
Thought I might find you out here!
Oh. Good morning!
Morning.
I'm not interrupting, am I?
No. No, no, no.
I was almost done.
I'm trying to do a devotional every day,
to be more mindful.
Funny.
I also have a list of intentions that I go through every morning.
Look at us, trying to get the most out of our Camino.
At this point, I'd settle for Matty thinking
I'm not the least-cool dad on the planet.
What?
You brought him to Spain for a month
for a backpacking trip.
That is pretty cool!
Yeah, by "backpacking trip," you mean
"spiritual pilgrimage with Grandpa and Dad."
Okay, yep, see what you mean.
Uh, by the way, coffee's ready. You wanna head back?
Yes. Yeah!
Oh! Thank you.
Of course.
This reminds me of being a kid.
It does!
Oh... thank you.
Boom!
Oh, this is beautiful.
Oh...
Oh ! Buenos días, campañeros!
Good morning!
Buenos días.
How did those earplugs work out, Monica?
Good.
Dad, you really need to start
using those nasal strips that I got you.
Why would I need to do that?
Your mother never once said that I snored.
'Cause that woman was a saint.
Yeah.
You were putting on an entire symphony last night.
No! No, no, no, no.
You're-You're-- You-You're wrong.
It-It was, at most, two beautiful chords.
Hey, let's-let's say a prayer before we go, okay?
Claro, Papá.
Another one?
Look, I'm sorry, just--
I don't know if I really believe in all that.
More of a reason to pray, then.
If-- If you are uncertain,
the last thing you should do
is close off your conversation with God,
especially considering how helpful
divine intervention could be
with this teenage attitude of yours.
Okay, okay-- why don't we all just have
a nice little quiet moment of reflection?
Reflection is not the same thing as prayer.
Yeah.
Ernesto?
Um...
my dad always used to say--
it's in stillness
that we're open to that communication with God.
Yeah. Yeah, that's it.
Do you mind if I join you?
No, of course not.
Sure, yeah.
Me too.
Oh, yes.
We take this moment
to reflect
and to give thanks to God for all our blessings.
Thank you, Ernesto. Shall we go?
- Yes. - Claro.
Dad, this old iPod thing is so lame.
I don't know any of these bands.
What's N-S-Y-N-C?
- Oh-- - Oh, NSYNC?
You're a big NSYNC fan, huh?
I have no idea how that got on there.
Why did you let him bring that?
He-He should be listening to the sounds of nature,
and-and not drowning it all with music.
Dad, he's a teenager.
I think it's okay if he listens to some music.
Yeah, if you consider
"Ani DiFranco's feminist poetry" as music.
It was a weird time.
I was going through a breakup.
Mm-hmm.
Hey, I'm sorry you feel caught in the middle,
but I think you're handling it better than you realize.
Thank you.
Oh, I'm trying my best.
Ahh, you know, I used to think I had it all together--
it was career... parenthood, marriage.
Mm.
Then, after the divorce...
it just feels like I've been chasing
this idea of what life's supposed to be,
and failing miserably.
Who tricked us into thinking there is one specific way
life had to be?
Our parents.
Society.
Mm-hmm. '90s rom-coms.
I mean-- Meg, Julia, Sandra...
Uh-huh?
...they all had me convinced
that I would be married with kids,
running an ad agency by the time I was 29.
Why was it always an ad agency?
Yeah!
Or editor of a magazine.
- Right. - Neither of which spoke to me.
Did you always know
you wanted to be in the medical field?
Ever since I was young.
And then, when I got there, it became my whole life--
until I was passed over
for a promotion I thought I was gonna get,
and then I started to question everything.
You know, I thought I knew my purpose,
and then, suddenly... I didn't.
Well, I think that's 'cause we're told
that life follows this, like, linear path. Right?
You get the job, meet the person,
have the kid, buy the house.
Doesn't work that way.
You can "have it all" one moment,
the next...
I'm not even sure I know what "having it all" means anymore.
Me neither.
I think I was always so focused on the next great thing...
I missed all the great stuff in front of me.
Hmm!
I think in the midst of trying to figure it all out,
I've done the same.
But I don't wanna live life like that anymore, you know?
I don't really wanna miss out
on all the great things that are happening
right in front of me, ever again.
This is beautiful.
Stunning.
I think a break is in order.
Who's up for a peaceful rest by the river?
Oh, me! Hang on.
Uh, you guys good on water?
Well, I'm running low,
but I don't think we can drink that.
Oh, you can drink that,
as long as you've got one of these--
tch-tch, water filter!
I could use some water.
All right. Yes, sir.
Oh, yes, please.
I'd love some, if you don't mind.
Absolutely.
Oh, this is perfect.
Not bad.
That's really good!
Oh, it's nothing.
I'm just bored.
Oh.
So, why'd your mom force you to go on the Camino?
Want the honest answer?
I won't tell anybody.
I think she's afraid
that if she doesn't get me away from work
and out of the house--
in this case, out of the country--
...that I'll end up sad and alone,
and dwelling on a promotion I didn't get.
What about you?
Kinda the same thing, honestly,
but a little bit more in the loner/teenager type of way--
...if you get what I mean.
I do get what you mean.
Guess we're just a couple of loners,
forced to exist outside of our comfort zones.
You're putting too much pressure
on Luis and Mateo.
They are not walking the path the exact way you want them to,
but that doesn't mean they're lost.
The way I was raised--
it was so different from these younger generations.
You know? Traditions mattered.
Faith mattered...
and respect mattered!
It sounds like what you're upset about
is this morning with Mateo.
No, no, no! No, it-it's...
it's not only Mateo, it's Luis, too.
'Cause he-- he should have shown Mateo
how important faith and family are.
He brought Mateo here...
and took a month off from his life
to spend it with his father and son,
didn't he?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh, great.
You okay?
Yeah, yeah. I'm good. I got it.
No. Here, let me--
Oh, no, I'm all right.
I can help carry some of that.
You know I like a challenge.
Challenge yourself to accept a little help, then, huh?
You don't always have to carry everything on your own.
Okay. Thank you.
You know, I could carry something, too.
You sure?
Oh, yeah, look at this kid--
he is in great shape.
He'll be on the football team next year.
Still have to make the team, Dad.
It's not gonna be a problem, buddy.
Is this an espresso maker?
Yeah.
That is for everybody,
'cause nobody wants to see me without coffee.
Hey, thank you both.
I guess I did pack a little too much luggage.
Mi niña, that's not luggage-- that's baggage.
Yeah.
Her and her one-liners!
I know. She's quite the comedian.
Thank you.
- Yeah! - That's better.
Much better, right?
Yeah.
Come on, kid.
"When we feel exhausted and overworked--"
Tell me about it.
"If you experience emotional exhaustion,
do you notice a difference
when you take a step back emotionally
and ask God to take the weight off your shoulders?"
To be honest...
trusting doesn't come naturally to me.
But I'm learning...
...it's not about carrying less,
it's--
it's about not carrying it alone.
"List a few things you're thankful for today."
The kindness of strangers.
The beauty of slowing down...
...and remembering parts of myself I'd forgotten.
Wow.
Mom and Dad...
You were right here!
This inn has private rooms.
Oh!
Private rooms?
So, there'll be no snoring tonight.
Just in Ernesto's room!
Okay, okay, okay.
Wha-What-- What's the bad news?
It's not necessarily bad.
So far, all the inns we've stayed at
have provided meals,
but this one does not.
Is there a restaurant nearby?
Actually, it's the custom at this inn
that pilgrims cook together,
and cooking together can be as much a part of the journey
as the walking!
Ah!
Oh...
Okay, um...
so, the only thing is,
I barely know how to boil water.
Yeah, yeah.
And my cooking is, uh... microwaving pizzas.
Somehow, he even burns those.
I'm really the only one who cooks here?
No, no, no.
I might be able to help.
Oh?
Yeah! What the--?
It seems we have, uh...
¿Dónde están los gambas?
The gambas are in the fridge? Okay. There they are!
Ha-ha! I think we have everything we need for paella.
Wait, wait.
¿Sabes cómo cocinar paella, papá?
Yes.
How could I not pick up a thing or two...
watching your mother all those years, hmm?
Come on. Vamonos.
Corta estas zanahorias.
- Okay. - I can-- I can wash something.
Mm!
Dad...
how is this the first time I'm ever tasting your cooking?
It really is incredible, Ernesto.
Five stars!
- Yeah. - Thank you.
It's clear you have a natural gift.
When I was younger, uh...
cooking was-wasn't seen,
you know, as a-- as a "man's thing",
especially in my father's eyes,
but I secretly... always loved it.
I, um, I get it.
Sometimes, the things that we, um, care about
aren't the things
that we feel like we're supposed to care about.
Theoretically, I mean!
Um...
Abuelo, you should open your own restaurant.
Hmm!
You are too kind, Mateo, but, uh...
well, I-I'm grateful to-- to have the chance
to explore it here on the Camino.
Better late than never.
Mm-hmm!
If there is ever a time to explore something
you've been hesitant about,
it's definitely on the Camino.
I'm starting to see why people love this--
the walking,
the slowing down.
I have to admit--
this trip has
definitely softened the blow of the promotion.
I mean, I don't know if I would say
it was for the best that I didn't get it,
but maybe it's not the worst thing.
Well, considering
you might not have come on the Camino otherwise,
in my professional opinion, of course, um...
I definitely think it was for the best.
Everyone...
today would be a good day
to start looking for your stone
for the Cruz de Ferro.
The-- "the Cruz de Ferro"?
Mm-hmm.
Oh, yeah. It's, um...
it's this place where
many pilgrims leave their burdens--
you know, things that no longer serve them.
Regrets, fears-- anything weighing you down.
Yeah, it's a very powerful tradition.
Everyone who walks the Camino
has something they need to release.
It's a-- it's a way of starting fresh.
So you just pick up any stone?
How do you know if it's the right one?
Does it have to be a stone?
Not necessarily.
It just has to be something
that can represent what you are letting go.
When you find the right one, or the right thing...
you will know.
Yes? Okay, let's go!
No...
Look what I found-- a tiny little...
espresso-- what--
whoa, everything okay?
No. I can't find my devotional.
I think I left it in the last inn.
It's... It's really important to me,
because it's the last thing my dad gave me
before he passed.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Well, hey, let's-- let's go back and get it.
Well--
we can't walk back all that way.
We can't backtrack that far.
Leave me to it.
Uber for Monica?
Wha--?
You know, just because you're my dad
does not mean you get to make so many dad jokes.
We can't help it, Mateo.
Once you become a dad...
the dad jokes comes with the job.
Yeah, he's right, you know.
So, okay, I think we, uh-- we'll head back to the inn,
we'll grab the devotional,
and, uh, we should be back right after sunset.
Buena suerte.
Yeah!
See you guys.
All right!
Buen Camino!
♪ Oh, when the night's getting cold ♪
♪ I'll be the one... ♪
This was definitely unexpected.
It's a nice change from all that walking, huh?
♪ Chasing the light... ♪
♪ Chasing the light ♪
♪ I found my way back to the sun again ♪
♪ Whoa, oh ♪
♪ Whoa, oh... ♪
Gracias.
- You good? - Yeah!
Gracias.
- Gracias. - It's like we were just here.
Oh...
Yeah, it doesn't look good.
Here you go.
Oh, gracias!
- Ah, you are welcome. - Oh!
- Buen Camino! - Oh, gracias!
You guys okay?
Yeah, no, we're good.
We're just, uh--
...hiding out at the inn.
When do you guys think you'll be back?
Actually, that's why I'm calling.
Um, it's--
storm's a little too intense to try to get back tonight,
so it looks like we're gonna have to stay here tonight.
They're gonna stay at the inn.
They're gonna wait out the storm.
- Huh. - It's for the best.
All right, Dad. We all think it's a good idea.
Oh, also, where are the extra ear buds?
They're up in my pack.
Um... I think the outer zipper.
All right. Thanks, Dad.
I'll, uh, see you bright and early.
All right. Bye.
"Intentions for the Camino."
"Connect on a deeper level with Mateo.
Bond with my family
and help the three of us connect.
Become the best man and father that I can be."
Hey, uh, Mateo?
Did you find those earplugs?
Yeah, yeah.
G-Give me a pair of those, because, you know...
between you and me,
I think my snoring
is even waking me up this time.
Thank you.
Ah...
Whoa.
Okay, were, uh, were you, like, in a checker league,
or something?
Second-grade champion, actually.
Wow. How is that not what you lead with
when you first meet someone?
Well, I don't like to intimidate people
before they get to know me.
Trust me, the moment somebody meets you,
they're already intimidated.
Me, intimidating?
I find that hard to imagine.
Well, if anyone here is intimidating, it's you--
Mr. Handsome-Prince-Charming,
who rides up on a horse to save the day.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
"Handsome Prince Charming," you say?
It's not every day you're picked up on horseback.
I know it's definitely a first for me.
Well, I hope it's not the last.
Ugh, I am glad we're not riding home in that weather.
Yeah, it's definitely not worth the risk.
It's funny how risks seemed so much easier
when we were younger.
Well, it's 'cause we didn't overthink things.
You know, we just kinda jumped in...
trusted that it'd all work out, somehow.
I used to be so brave.
Life just flowed so easily.
What changed?
My dad passing away.
He was my best friend...
and when he was gone...
everything seemed out of control,
so I dove into work to distract myself.
I'm-I'm truly sorry, Monica.
Thank you.
Um...
I do think it's really sweet
that you guys were so close, though.
What was his name?
Jack Miller.
Mm? Good name.
Oh, yeah, it's...
he was the kind of guy that reminded people
not just to live life,
but to really, truly enjoy it.
I miss him every day...
...so thank you so much for helping me find the devotional.
Oh, of course.
You know, for the record,
I think you're still pretty brave.
You're out here,
walking the Camino all on your own.
Well, it's hardly on my own.
Your dad's snoring won't let me forget that.
Yeah, but... thank you.
Ahem.
I am trying to be brave...
...but I'm realizing that takes trust,
and that's not something I'm very good at anymore.
I get it.
I mean...
surrendering to something greater than yourself
when your life is out of control...
...it's incredibly challenging.
Really?
You always seem to go with the flow so easily.
No, not at all.
You kidding me?
I micro-manage my family like it's a full-time job.
You're being too hard on yourself.
You're doing the best you can.
That's all you can do.
Thanks.
Nothing like the Camino
to, uh, highlight all your flaws, huh?
If we're putting it all out on the table...
I think you're pretty great...
flaws and all.
I think you're pretty great, too.
Sorry about that!
The storm is quite passionate tonight.
Here, take this candle with you to your room.
Muchas gracias, but, um, it's separate rooms.
Okay.
Muchas gracias.
I have to...
Uh...
- Yeah. - Um, we should...
probably get some sleep.
I'll walk you to your room.
Do you... wanna go first?
I'm letting go of the need to control everything.
I'm choosing to trust and surrender.
I spent my life trying to guide my son...
and grandson...
believing that I always knew the right way to do it.
Well, now, today...
I'm letting go of my judgments...
...trusting
the paths they choose.
I'm leaving behind my phone.
If that's okay with you, Dad, since it's technically yours?
It's fine with me.
Are you sure?
Yeah, I'm-I'm sure.
I want to be present and, um...
and connect with you guys.
I come here often,
and, most times,
I leave behind the same things--
small worries, old doubts...
the weight of trying to have everything figured out--
but, today,
I leave behind
a fear I didn't even realize I had--
of letting someone back into my heart.
Yeah.
I...
am letting go of...
this guilt that I've carried for far too long,
of not being enough...
...as a father,
as a son...
...but...
I'm also choosing to trust
and surrender.
Well...
it's all downhill from here.
Hiking-wise, I mean!
We've got a bit of a trek back down to the main path.
Let's go.
Matty, welcome to our hometown.
Oh, it's so good to be back!
¿Mi primo Ernesto?
María!
¡María, mi prima favorita!
This cannot be--?
Yeah!
Little Luis-- he-he's all grown-up,
and-and he has a son, Mateo.
Oh!
I remember you as a boy--
running around in the dirt...
- Yeah. - ...playing football.
Dreaming of being American football player!
That's right.
Tienes una buena memoria, María.
Me alegro de verte.
You don't forget family-- no matter how many years pass.
¡Bienvenidos todos!
Come.
There's some kids over there playing football,
if you want to join them.
Thanks.
Okay, María.
¿Qué tal?
You don't really like sports, do you?
You want the real answer?
Yeah, I won't tell anyone.
Not at all.
But I can't tell it to my dad.
See how often he tries to talk to me about it?
Well, I think maybe
he's just trying to connect with you,
however he can.
Then why doesn't he ask me what I like?
What I'm passionate about?
Well, that is a very good question.
Give him a chance.
He might surprise you.
Can you believe I grew up here?
Yeah. It's so different from Boston, but...
I kinda love it.
Yeah, well, maybe you'll spend some more time
here some day, huh?
My school actually has a summer immersion program
in Spain.
- Oh! Really? - Yeah.
Well, hey, look, as long as it doesn't conflict
with football practice,
maybe we sign you up for that, huh?
Hold on, what-- what's going on?
It's just...
I don't wanna play football anymore, Dad.
We've been talking about this
since, like, middle school, Matty.
I know, but it's only because you've always brought it up.
The truth is, I don't like sports.
I never have. It's always been your thing.
Wow.
Okay. Um...
I am sorry if I put that on you.
Okay?
I-I just-- I guess I just thought
that if we had something in common,
then it'd be a little easier for us.
Yeah, I get that.
Abuelo kinda tries to do the same thing.
He does, doesn't he?
Yeah, I guess, uh, we Albuerne men--
we have a habit of...
trying to pass down what we know,
instead of actually listening to what our sons want.
Hmm.
But you know what? That stops here.
What are you passionate about?
Okay. Um...
Art.
I've been drawing and painting for a while now.
Ar-Art?
That's-- That's incredible!
Do you mean it?
Absolutely!
I want you to know that I love you-- okay?
For exactly who you are.
Whatever it is you love-- I-I-I love you.
Okay?
- Okay. - Okay.
Thanks for having the courage to share that with me.
Yeah, well, I had a little help.
There's so much to see.
What is everyone thinking?
I'd like to find a gift for my mom.
Mm.
Oh, would you, uh, like a translator for the mercado?
I'd love that.
Matty, you wanna join us?
Actually, I think I'm gonna go check out
the, um, artist area.
We can take you there.
All right, thanks.
I'm looking forward to seeing you
for dinner tonight.
Hasta luego, María.
¿A qué hora nos volvemos en la casa?
A las 18:00.
Vale.
- "18"? - Yeah, 6:00 p.m.
What's the plan?
Oh, we're meeting back at the house at, like, 8:00.
Oh.
This could work.
Yeah. It's very cute.
Yes.
Oh, wow.
'Kay, this is not right for her, but this is stunning.
Oh, you should totally try that on.
Oh-- heh! I don't know.
I'd feel silly trying it on by myself.
I can help with that.
Yeah?
- Yeah! - Okay.
Come on.
This is crazy. I've--
I've never seen anything like it.
I didn't realize you like art, Mateo.
You know, my mother was an artist. Yeah.
She came here all the time for inspiration.
Who knows?
Maybe you'll find some inspiration here, too.
Of course.
Oh, wow! Um, you look...
I-I have no words.
Thank you.
Well, you look very handsome yourself.
Oh, thanks.
Uh, you should-- you should get that.
Oh, I-I love it, but it's not practical.
You never know when you might need a fancy dress.
Oh.
Yeah, you never know when an elegant dress
is gonna come in handy on the Camino.
Fair point.
So, just thinking about what to get my mom.
Do you have any other ideas--
...of places, or--?
Uh, yeah, you know, I think I might know just the place!
Gracias!
Okay, so, for something truly unique for your mom,
I was thinking...
this might be the place.
A pottery studio.
Huh?
You remembered!
Of course I did.
You gonna join me?
Yeah!
I mean, as long as, you know,
my, uh, skills don't intimidate you.
Oh-ho-ho, we will see!
Uh-huh.
Okay, so...
This is a little harder than it looks!
Don't worry, you'll get it.
Like, at this point, do you--
do you know exactly what you're making, or--?
Honestly, no.
I know, it is hard to believe I don't have a plan,
but I just kind of get started and see where it takes me.
Uh-oh. Okay...
I think I'm doing something wrong.
- Let me help you. - Okay.
Okay, wait, wait. No, no, slow down, slow-- okay!
The symbol of the Camino.
Well, okay, that's impressive.
Thank you!
Um, I gotta admit--
I-I kinda envisioned a coffee cup
from the beginning...
look, it seemed approachable.
It has character.
Do you wanna grab some tapas before dinner?
I'd love to.
As long as you don't mind me covered in clay.
Might have a--
...solution.
I can't believe you bought it.
Yeah. Just thought you deserved a gift, too.
I guess it is more practical than I thought.
You have a lovely family home, Ernesto.
Gracias. Gracias.
See, but, you know,
I've-I've been wondering something.
Well, when you mentioned
letting someone back into your heart,
by chance...
were you referring to me?
You!
You drive me absolutely crazy...
...but, yes, I was referring to you.
Ah!
You drive me absolutely crazy, too,
but yet, each morning,
when I go outside to begin the walk,
I feel...
I feel full of hope,
and-and-and-- and my heart skips a beat
when I see you.
Oh...
well, maybe it's the start of something new.
Salud.
Mm! It's nice.
Today was fun.
Your scallop shell was so good.
Well, I wanted to do it not just 'cause of the Camino,
but since my parents met here,
it feels like a symbol of their love.
That's beautiful.
Your mom's gonna love it.
My dad always said that them meeting here
felt like part of a greater plan.
He always had such strong faith.
Yeah, your dad sounds like such a great guy.
I wish I could've met him.
He would have loved you.
What about you?
What do you think of me?
Are we playing Truth or Dare again?
Or, um... Verdad o Reto?
Ooh! Muy bien.
Gracias.
Yeah, actually--
um...
I dare you to dance with me.
- Hmm? - But no one else is dancing!
And if everyone thought that way,
no one ever would.
Somebody has to get this started, right?
- True. - Come on.
I'll get that for you.
- Thank you. - Of course.
Oh!
Uh, hey, Abuelo?
Mm!
I'm sorry.
No, no, no, y-you don't need to apologize.
I was wondering where Dad was. He's almost an hour late.
He-He'll be here soon.
I think I might go look for him while you guys eat.
He'll be fine.
I just wanna make sure he's okay.
Okay, okay. Go, go, go.
Thank you.
Someone told me once,
"Love...
is to enter into another's chaos,
and to let them into your own."
No wonder it feels so risky.
The thing is, Monica...
...you make the risk feel worth it.
I am so...
thankful...
that God brought you into my life.
Really?
Yeah.
Meeting you on this Camino
has been one of the highlights of my life.
Dad!
What are you doing?
Uh, Mateo--
Seriously? This is why you're late?
What, no, late-- it was supposed to be 8:00.
It was 6.
I thought this trip was supposed to be about us.
Matty, we didn't know that, about the time.
No offense, Monica,
but this is between me and my dad.
Okay, let's talk.
All right?
I'll be right back.
Okay.
Meeting Monica was one of the highlights of your life?
I know how that must have sounded,
but, Matty, you are the most important thing to me.
Really? 'Cause it seems like
when someone else just comes into your life,
you just leave me behind.
No. No, buddy, that is not true.
You are my first priority.
- That will never, ever change. - Nah, she'll get it.
Are you and Monica a thing?
I don't know--
...but that doesn't matter.
Right now, okay--
you are the only thing that matters right now.
Nothing else does.
I'll meet you back at the house.
- I need to think. - Matty.
Matty!
I really messed this up--
with Matty...
with you.
No. Matty will come around, he loves you.
And as for us...
he's right.
This trip was supposed to be about you and your family,
and I became a distraction.
No, Monica, you are not a distraction.
This Camino has been more than I ever expected,
and that's because of you.
I can-- I can fix this.
There is a way to make everybody happy.
I don't wanna be another person you need to make happy.
I would give...
anything for another day with my dad.
Anything--
and I don't wanna take...
I don't wanna take that from Matty, so...
I think I should, um...
I think I should finish the Camino on my own.
Monica...
It's the right thing.
Buen Camino.
Monica.
I saw your note.
Yeah.
Um, thank you for everything, but I--
I realize I need to finish this last leg of the Santiago
by myself,
then get a plane ticket home, and go back to normal life.
I've done what I came here to do.
Have you?
I'm not quitting.
I'm just finishing on my own.
Quite a few pilgrims choose to finish alone.
It can be rewarding,
if it's done out of freedom, not fear.
What makes you think I'm afraid?
You've let go of so much here,
but what about the things you're afraid to hold onto?
That's part of the Camino, too.
It's for the best.
My presence here wasn't helping.
Yeah.
You must follow your conscience, querida.
But may I offer
one last piece of advice... as your guide?
For some pilgrims,
Santiago isn't the end--
many continue to Finisterre.
What's that?
It's where the Camino meets the ocean--
the final step on the journey.
If your Camino isn't done...
you will know.
Thank you for everything.
Ah!
Buen Camino, Monica.
Buen Camino, Consuelo.
Dad?
Can we talk?
Yeah. Yeah, sure, buddy.
What is it?
I've been thinking
about you and Monica.
The past few weeks,
I've seen you happier than...
I've seen you in a very long time.
I have been.
It's been great to be around my family.
I just wanna say, I get it--
I get that Monica made you happy.
She's cool.
I understand why you like her.
I guess what I'm trying to say is,
I trust you, Dad.
Wow. Matty. Come here.
Oh...
Thank you.
That means more than you know.
But I guess it just wasn't meant to be.
Breakfast will be ready in five minutes.
Gracias.
What's this?
Oh...
you remember-- I told you,
we would host some pilgrims here?
My family always tried to take photos of our guests
to remember them by.
So...
I'm pretty sure
that, in this box...
there are some photos of your father.
There, you see, on top?
2018.
What?
I-I-- I think that's Monica's parents.
What?
Jack... Olivia and--
That's me.
I made it.
The Santiago Cathedral.
I still don't know
if I really understand all this, you know--
the prayers.
You don't need to, Mateo.
You know, the opposite of faith is not doubt,
it's certainty.
You know, Dad always says that.
Oh yeah? Does he?
I guess he's passed on more lessons than we thought.
Do you mind if I join you?
In a... prayer?
Of course you can.
Lord...
we thank you for getting us safely here,
and we thank you for my son, Luis...
and the wisdom he taught his son,
that I cannot...
maybe understand the right way.
That's her!
♪ Smoke clouds all around ♪
♪ Couldn't see your face ♪
♪ Darkness... ♪
Dad, do you love her?
Yeah, Matty, I think I do.
You think, or you know?
I know.
♪ So I'll stay in the fight ♪
♪ And look to the One who says ♪
What now?
♪ Hold on just a little bit longer ♪
♪ I know it's gonna be okay ♪
♪ These days are gonna make you stronger... ♪
"Who is the most courageous person you know?"
"You are, Monica.
I couldn't help but answer this one myself.
Love, Dad."
♪ Deep down there's a well of faith ♪
♪ Let hope arise as you're liftin' up my name ♪
♪ And just hold on ♪
♪ Just hold on ♪
♪ Hold on ♪
♪ You promise... ♪
Then we have to find her.
She's probably on her way to the airport by now.
Perhaps, but I don't think that's where she's going.
What do you mean?
My guess is, she hasn't finished walking yet.
You think she's on her way to Finisterre?
Mm-hmm.
That's where I gotta go.
♪ So I'll stay in the fight ♪
♪ And look to the One who said ♪
♪ Hold on just a little bit longer ♪
♪ I know it's gonna be okay ♪
♪ These days are gonna make you stronger ♪
♪ You'll find purpose in the pain ♪
♪ Hold on just a little bit longer ♪
♪ Deep down there's a well of faith ♪
♪ Let hope arise as you're liftin' up my name ♪
♪ And just hold on... ♪
♪ Hold on, hold on ♪
♪ Just wait till you see what's at the end of the road ♪
♪ A new life is ready to unfold ♪
♪ Hold on just a little bit longer ♪
♪ I know it's gonna be okay ♪
♪ These days are gonna make you stronger ♪
♪ You'll find purpose in the pain ♪
♪ Hold on just a little bit longer ♪
♪ Deep down there's a well of faith ♪
♪ Let hope arise as you're liftin' up my name ♪
♪ And just hold on... ♪
♪ Hold on hold on... ♪
♪ Just hold on ♪
God...
I've spent so much of my life trying to control everything...
...and, out here, you taught me
the grace of letting go.
I see you in the kindness of strangers,
and...
the beauty of nature...
...and even in the pain of the climb.
You were here all along,
just waiting for me to notice.
I don't have the answers...
but I trust now that I don't need to.
I just need to keep walking,
step by step...
...knowing I'll never be alone.
Monica!
What-- what are you doing here?
I had a hunch you might've rerouted here.
You still think us meeting was a coincidence?
But how--?
That baby right there is me.
Your parents--
they stayed at our house...
during their pilgrimage.
So you did meet my dad.
It looks like we got along.
I don't know that I believe in coincidences anymore.
Oh, I stopped believing in those
the moment I met you.
Walking this last part of the path alone
proved to myself I could do it,
and I did...
but the entire time,
I thought how much better it is with you by my side.
Then let's keep walking together--
you and me.
I wanna make you happy.
Not because I have to...
because I want to.
You didn't think that we'd actually let you
finish this without us, did you?
Huh!
It only makes sense that we end it together...
as a family.
Couldn't agree more.
I remember your parents, Monica.
You do?
Yeah. They were the ones who first told me
about Boston...
and eight years later, we moved there.
What did I tell you?
The Camino gives each person what they need.
I think it gave each of us
exactly what we were looking for.