All language subtitles for Ex Ex Lovers

Mr. C's special guest.

Follow me, ma'am.

-Thank you.
-You may take your seat now.

Is Ced coming?

Let me prepare your favorite, porchetta.

I have a date with my daughter, SC.

She's running late because

her boyfriend gave her a surprise.

I mean, what can I say?

I'm just her mom.

Joy, come on.

Like you've never had

a love that defies all odds.

I've experienced that, haven't I?

I'm past that now.

Mom!

SC!

SC…

Been waiting long?

Why are you here?

What do you mean?

I mean…

I thought it was just me and my daughter.

And besides, it's only a table for two…

-Thank you, Mr. C.
-You…

Have you been here long?

-Pretty much, dear.
-Ma'am.

Sorry for the hassle. Plans changed a bit.

-I… I just want…
-Joey, it's fine.

You're already here.

Mom, Happy Valentine's Day.
Give us a smile.

Sweetie, can we skip the videos?

I better not see my face on your
business's Facebook page again.

Mom, the business is mine and Joey's.

It's ours.

Love, it's our song.

Why did you stop them?

I just…

Are you hungry?

-Um…
-Shall we order?

Joy, shall we eat now?

Let's get the… the menu.

All right. Sir…

-For my mom?
-For me?

Sir…

-From whom?
-Do you love me?

Mom, from whom?

Love…

-He's proposing!
-Love…

Ma'am. Please, may I?

Ma'am…

Mom.

Ma'am?

Ma'am.

Mom.

Mom!

Ma'am…

-Mom.
-Thank you.

Love.

Best friend again?

Been there, done that.

That's not…

-Yes, Love.
-No.

Ouch.

Gosh, what's with Joey?

Whatever happened to
asking for a parent's blessing

before proposing?

Mom, he did try to call you.

You were just so busy
with work at the bank.

Ah… So, it's my fault

that I'm a single mom
who's working hard to support us?

You're still young.

Why the rush?

Let me see.

You're pregnant?

Mom, come on.
Just because I'm getting married young

doesn't mean I'm pregnant.

Then why are you so eager to get married?

Because it's more practical.

We'll save more with both of us earning.

And Mom, I love Joey.

I love him so much.

Sweetie, I've heard that before.

And it didn't end well.

Your dad and I were just 23,
like you, when we got married.

And then?

Nothing, right?

Nothing, no happily ever after.

Not even a miracle.

And to top it off, no divorce!

Joey and I aren't like you two.

Mom, it's finally sinking in
that I'm engaged.

There's just one thing I'd like to ask.

Anything for you, sweetie.

I know

we haven't seen him
for more than a decade.

Mom, can Dad walk me down the aisle?

Is that a yes?

Mom…

I planted the seeds, prepared the grain.

All on my own.

Now that good-for-nothing man
reaps the harvest?

She even wants her dad
to walk her down the aisle.

Unbelievable.

That must really sting.

Come on.

Why didn't you tell SC about all the crap…

about her dad?

You cried buckets of tears, remember?

Mimi, come on.

Ced is still SC's dad, after all.

I can't let my kid get hurt.

So I called for backup.

Who?

You know, the friend you always listen to.

Our friend who's always
too busy to stick around?

Yes, the one who shares recipes
and sends us food.

Seriously? That's impossible!

She's so busy, we can barely contact her!

That's so sweet. I'm so touched!

I'm here.

Oh! It's an honor.

Glad you could fit us in.

It's all because of our ex-friend,
who not only mistreated you

but also owes you a lot of money.

And now he gets to walk
my goddaughter down the aisle?

That can't happen.
Where is he? Still in Saudi?

I'll talk to him myself.

This can't be.

He's only been there for two years.
He fled from his employer.

Then he moved to Italy,
but he didn't stick around.

How do you know?

Are you two talking?

Since he can't borrow from you anymore.

I lent him money for Malta.

Give me a break!

You lent him money?

Malta?

He's now in Valletta.

So he's in Malta.

Getting him home won't be easy!

He's got another family?

I don't care about him.

That's how it should be,
because seriously,

-after abandoning you like that…
-Yes.

…he thinks he can come back anytime?

-That's not how it works.
-Well, here I am.

I fell in love, got hurt,

and fell.

But I stood up again.

And… all on my own!

Then I kept going
and faced life with a smile.

And now he'll show up
like nothing happened?

He expects me to forgive him?

And it's on you if you don't forgive.

Exactly.

All your sacrifices as a mother
are just ignored,

but his wrongdoings get brushed aside

just because he decides to come back.

It's so unfair being a woman
with these double standards.

Here's an idea.

I'll have a word with SC
about keeping Cedric out of this.

The question is, can she resist
our goddaughter's request?

Tell me about it.

Dad!

Wow!

There's nothing a hot soup can't fix.

Dad, stay here, okay?

Of course.

I'll stay here with you forever
if that's what you want.

Here, have some.

Smell it first.

Careful, it's hot.

You've got to be kidding me.

There you go, Mom. You're ready to fly.

Good grief.

Are you running a travel agency now?

I mean, you arranged everything.

I've also done your packing.

I don't want you exhausted.

Sweetie, you're not coming with me?

Mom, I need to help Joey
with the wedding preparation.

Can't he do it on his own?

Mom, he's under a lot of pressure.

Plus, his dad Andres
is flying in from the States

and he wants us to meet him right away.

Seriously?

So their family comes first over me.

Oh, no, Mom.

-So dramatic.
-So dramatic.

Mom.

Here you go. Don't forget this.

This is too big.

It fits in your luggage.

So he knows what's going on with us.

Sweetie,

just know that I'm doing this for you.

That's why I'm thankful
for you doing this.

Having you and Dad on my wedding day

would make it the happiest day of my life.

Traffic's insane!

I've only had one ride so far,

and these bikers are making it worse!

Actually, it's really beautiful.

As beautiful as the past may be,

we have to move on.

Maybe I can ask around. Wait.

Wait. I mean, stop the car.

-Hello.
-Hello.

Thank you.

Lady, can I help you?

He owes me a lot of money.

And doesn't pay me back.

-And I could go on and on.
-Okay, lady.

I told him I loved him.
He said, "Thank you"?

-Bites off more than he can chew,
-Okay…

and I'm always the one
cleaning up the mess.

Gosh, exhausting!

Isn't your friend supposed to
handle the flowers?

But his mom Sophia
is allergic to certain flowers.

So they're sticking with their florist.

Seriously, I don't get it.

Why are you just going along with this?

Hold on.

Joey's not pressuring you, right?

Mom, relax.

Just make sure you find Dad there, okay?

-Take care.
-Sweetie…

I'll go see Joey first.

Oh my, SC…

Yes, ma'am?

My love?

My love?

Best friend?

Uh… How do you know that?

Do you know Ced?

You know Ced?

Tell me where that bastard is.

Or else, this restaurant will go down!

-We'll tell you where he is.
-My love, calm down.

Still not yet here.

Yes, I've been waiting.

I told my friends over there
to share my location.

Yeah.

All right.

I'll update you later.

I love you, sweetheart.

Mi!

-Sis!
-Oh, my God.

Look at this!

It's massive.

Look.

So beautiful.

Beautiful, right?

Look at this.

Was I completely wrong about him?

He's no longer a bum?

Has he actually changed his life?

Fine, let's say he's changed.

Let me remind you,

he left you and SC.

What if he has another family?

No, that's impossible
because we're still married.

Maybe this is all…

some kind of catfishing.

And…

the real Ced might've been kidnapped.

You're so dramatic!

But I feel like that's his house.

No way.

This looks haunted.

He probably got it dirt cheap.

Eyes on the prize, girl.

You're there to find Ced for SC.

I think this is the one.

Ced is the most… horrible!

Haughty, high-on-his-horse
Filipino I know.

And if you think this is funny,

-then you are not…
-My love! You're so loud.

You'll disturb the neighbors.

They'll think you're crazy!

Let go of me! Let me go!

Okay!

-Ouch!
-Careful, you're past your prime.

You're still such a jerk.

That hurts, Ced.

Give me a break!

Don't.

Perfect timing, my love.

I'm cooking your favorite adobo,
my special adobo.

Wow.

You're cooking now?

Yeah.

Back then, you'd only cook
when you felt guilty.

Whose house is this anyway?

This isn't yours.

If it were, you'd at least have a cleaner.

Well, I'm disciplined with my money.

Disciplined?

Weren't you drowning in debt before?

Hey, I've changed.

It's expensive to hire
a cleaner here in Malta.

Besides, you're being too harsh.

Do you still think so little of me?

Like I still can't provide for you and SC?

Like I'm still stuck in a band in Baguio?

Is that how you still see me?

How about this?

What?

These photos.

Oh, those?

Who are these people?

-Um…
-Tell me.

My love.

-Why? What happened?
-Hide for now. Come on!

-Come here.
-Let me go!

-Go hide.
-Don't hurt me!

-Hide here, my love.
-Ouch.

That hurts!

You bastard!

Why are you back so soon?

You have no right to be part of
my daughter's wedding.

My special adobo.

I'm sorry, Ced.

Just do your job well.

I'll take care of the rest.

Why don't you take a stroll?

Clean the living room.

I'll do the kitchen.

Those guys are assholes.

Just because they're rich,

that doesn't mean they own you.

Here. You can still get up?

Ouch.

My love, are you all right?

Nice!

Hey, they tipped well.

Don't forget my share.

Joy, thank you.

-Hey.
-Hm?

I helped you clean.
I did not forgive you.

Oh, my love.

It's been years, and you're still mad?

'Cause it's been 10 years,
and you're still lying.

What brought you here?

You missed me, didn't you?

Hey.

After all the support I gave you,

what happened?

You blew all my savings
to apply for work in Saudi.

Didn't I do that for the both of us?

Ah… For the both of us?

Then why did you decide on your own?

And then what? What did you do?

You left the Philippines.

You left me alone.

I had to tell each person
that we're not together anymore.

And the worst part?

After a decade,
I'm still stuck with your surname.

When do I finally get to be Joy San Pedro?

I'm still stuck with you.

Another call for work?

I need to go. I can't mess this up.

Hey.

You're running from me again.

I know you too well, Cedric.

-Hey, Cedric!
-Come on!

-Ced!
-Come!

Ced…

Here's that super yummy
chocolate cake I made just for you.

Ced, sing for us!

-Yeah, let's give it up for Ced.
-I cooked for you,

and now you want me to sing too?

The cooking's paid for,
but the singing is on you.

Come on, it's my birthday anyway.

Gosh. I know you're loving my food,

but are you guys also
that into my singing?

I guess this song works.

We still have to talk.

This song is special not only to you,

but also to my duet partner.

Here's Joy!

You mean "My Love"?

No, it's impossible.
She's in the Philippines.

No, she's here. I invited her.

Joy!

Come here.

-It's really her!
-It's My Love!

She personally requested to sing.

Joy!

Good grief. Why'd you bring me here?

You'll like this for sure.

A round of applause!

Sing!

Dumbfounded

Sing!

I'm feeling giddy over this shy guy

Keeps sneaking glances

If you leave him, he'll be devastated

But you are too much
Can't be won by tenderness

Even a cute girl like me might get tired

Could you tell me?

If you're feeling it

Thank God this reunion happened!

Just say it for my heart wants you

What a great time to be alive!

If you're staying quiet
I'll be the one to make the move

-Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!
-I don't want to! Kiss, you say?

-This is crazy!
-I'm so shy.

I'm super shy, you know.

-Kiss!
-Come on, guys.

All right, fine.
Let's give them what they want.

-Just one kiss!
-Gosh!

Just a peck.

Kiss, kiss, kiss!

-No!
-A quick peck, okay?

Don't get carried away.

Kiss, kiss, kiss!

Ouch!

-You're driving me nuts!
-Ouch! That hurts.

-Hold on.
-Let's get some ice.

I got knocked over, but I'm all right.

Give Joy a seat.

-I'm all right. I'm fine.
-Ced…

Joy, Ced is right.

You're the best singer.

And the best mother, best friend,

best character, best everything!

Ced's got a ton of stories about you.

True!

This guy's not just hardworking,
but super kind, too.

Shush, come on. Stop it.

When you're down to nothing,

he'll even give you his own job.

Then he'll help you find another.

He's done so much for all of us here.

That's why we're so glad you're here.

Because it makes him happy.

Shush!

All right, that's enough.

But thank you.

Oh, that hurts.

Why didn't you answer it?

Your sweetheart might get upset.

Joy…

Are you jealous?

Hush!

I'm here because of your daughter.

Not for you.

I smell trouble. I'd rather not be here.
Excuse me.

Cut it out. Enough.

Your daughter's getting married.

You must've forgotten we have a daughter.

And she wants you

to walk her down the aisle.

Isn't it unfair?

I'm the one who raised her.

All by myself.

But on the most important day of her life,

I'm the one being pushed aside.

I've tried so many times
to reach out to you, Joy.

You know that.

But…

I'll come home for our daughter.

Especially now that I know
you're still full of lies.

And you still have so many secrets.

Secret? Seriously?

Fine, if you want proof,
I have nothing to hide.

Come with me tomorrow.

Are you serious?

You're hurt, and you still want to work?

There's no such thing as being sick here.

Hey, stop acting jealous.

I'm not jealous!

You're getting all worked up.

If you're really not jealous,
then join me in my work tomorrow.

I mean, whatever!

Give me a break.

Dear, did you get a haircut?

It gets way too hot covering events.

So I cut my hair short.

Mommy Sophia doesn't like it,
which is kinda a red flag.

She's insisting I wear
hair extensions for the wedding.

She really said that?

Yes, Mom.

Joey says it's just
her being a perfectionist.

But they shouldn't treat
you like that, sweetie.

Should I just head home?

Hey, yeah?

Yes, what is it?

Do you have ants in your pants?

Nothing. Let's go.

We have a lot to do.

Let me help you.

-You all right? Sure?
-Let's go. Yeah, hurry.

What's that?

You a snake or something?

What now?

-For me?
-Yes.

Fine, I'll accept it.

I can't.

One more cleaning to go after this.

You can't be serious.

Am I really doing your assignments again?

What's going on?

-Here.
-Oh.

My goodness.

It feels like I was just
holding our little one yesterday.

Now, she's stubborn

and rushing into marriage.

Why are you so against it?

Is he a jerk?

Should I beat him up?

For me, our SC is still pretty young.

I want her to enjoy her 20s.

And by the way,
she got accepted for a job in Singapore.

Isn't my daughter just amazing?

-She got it from me.
-From me. From me!

Yeah, about that job,

she's giving it up for Joey.

Isn't that just how love works?

Like we used to be.

And to think, we were
best friends back then.

They say, marry your best friend.

What happened to us?

All I'm saying is,

I don't want SC trapped
in a marriage she's not ready for.

What?

I have an idea.

I know it sounds wrong, but

can you help me break them apart?

Or push back the wedding at least.

Hey, come on.

I'm finally seeing our daughter,

and now I'm supposed to stop her wedding?

Guess I'm excelling
at being an awful father.

Will you put her feelings first?

Or will you let her end up like we did?

Fine, it's a deal.

Just a request,

for our daughter's sake,

can we be friends again?

Just friends.

Just friends for now.

Okay, deal?

Come on, just go for it.

Oh, right, I was cooking!

Just friends, all right?

-Act up all you want.
-All right.

Then push Joey's patience to the limit.

He won't be able to hide
his real attitude with SC, okay?

Cum laude, doing outreach programs.

Always looking fresh,
a rich kid, just like me!

Joey seems like a decent guy.

Whose side are you on? Who's your team?

Hers!

Hey!

My love, you look so pretty.

-Really?
-So pretty.

Thank the filter for that.

There you go again. Give it back!

Beautiful.

Wow!

-What?
-I know you.

Why are you working so hard?

I see, it's for Sweetheart.

Oh, no!

You're jealous?

Whatever.

Guess you only know the old me.

You're welcome to meet the new me.

Let's go.

Move, come on.

Tomorrow, we have some cleaning to do.

Hey!

-Massive.
-More cleaning?

-Of course!
-I'm not coming!

-Come on.
-I don't want to.

Ouch.

-Ced.
-Yeah?

I can't clean all of this.

You're crazy.

You'll count the rocks.

But seriously, you don't
remember the date today?

Oh, my!

Is it your birthday?

Or mine?

Idiot! Today is our anniversary.

I come here every year.

One bottle to honor
one of the happiest days of my life.

I want to remind myself that

fate wasn't that cruel to me

and gave me the day of our wedding.

Even though a dove
pooped on you at the reception?

Hey, they call it a blessing.

Well, your shoes snapped
from all that dancing.

It's all right, you carried me after all.

Wait a sec, can I still do that?

-Come here!
-No, you can't!

Oh, my God!

I gripped hard. I knew that would happen.

Joy.

Is it really impossible?

We have no chance at all?

None.

Not even for our daughter?

It's one thing to be a good spouse,

and another to be a good parent.

Here, for SC's wedding.

Hey.

We had a deal.

We're breaking them apart.

Oh, yeah, right.

Then it's for the two of you.

You're right, Joy.

I still avoid the hassle. Who wouldn't?

But the thing is…

I'm doing this…

to make it up to our daughter.

I may have been a bad husband…

but I will do everything…

to be the best father.

So here.

I'll start with this.

Joy, I'm sorry.

For everything I did and didn't do.

I'll prove myself to both of you.

Chuva choo choo?

Thanks, Ced, for showing up
for our daughter.

Well, there goes the moment.

Ever heard of silent mode?

SC, sweetie!

Mom, how's it going?

Have you found Dad?

Sweetie!

Your Dad and I are coming home!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad, you're still handsome as ever!

-Hey, that's too much!
-Oh, sorry.

Can't wait for you to come home!

Remember…

WELCOME HOME
DAD!

…when you see SC,

hug her for only two seconds, all right?

-Welcome home, Dad!
-Sweetie!

-Dad!
-Sweetie!

Wow! Wow!

Wow!

You're hugging already?

No anger at all, sweetie?

It's been years.

Mom, let's just focus on being happy.
Right, Dad?

What matters is that
Dad is here on my wedding day.

-You went all out…
-Hi, Ma'am.

…welcoming me back.

Hi there.

-Wow!
-Sir.

Oh, you have a helper!

-No, Dad.
-I'm Joey.

You're Joey?

Oh, Joey…

-I'm watching you, all right?
-Yes, sir.

Let's go inside.

Hold on, Mom.

Could you bring up Mom's things upstairs?

-Because…
-Where are we…

We're headed somewhere.

-Oh, this too.
-Where to?

Joey, be careful with my bag.
That's high-end.

It's my surprise.

-Let's go, Dad.
-Let's go!

Mom, Dad.

Hi!

Hi, sweetie.

Hi, video!

Wow, the Philippines has changed so much!

So many new buildings.

Oh! I'm sorry.

-I'm sorry.
-Mom.

What the heck?

Can't wait until we're home, my love?

It's embarrassing in front of the kids.

Stop it.

Whatever!

Seriously, SC.

He's kind of a reckless driver.

Humps! Humps!

Are there humps?

Yeah.

I told you to stop it.

Sorry!

How many more humps?

Yeah, plenty more.

-Plenty more?
-Yep.

We should be careful.

Want me to hold you?

No!

Don't touch me.

Mr. C!

-Hey, Mr. C!
-Joy!

Joy!

Mr. C!

Ced.

Mr. C, I missed your food so much.

Oh, Ced.

You're still a smooth talker.

Hey.

-Come, take a seat.
-That's so true.

Take your seat.

-Joy.
-Have a seat.

I can manage.

You might fall.

Sweetie…

Dad, here.

Uh, Joy. Uh, Ced.

Back together?

Ah, Mr. C.

Here's the thing.

It all depends on Joy.

Mr. C.

I'm hungry.

-Let's eat, come on.
-Sure.

Felix, look after them, okay?

Joy.

Ced.

Get it together, all right?

Don't mess this up.

You're unbelievable, Mr. C.

Oh, thank you.

Sweetie, your mom and I have
so many great memories here.

That's been ruined, sweetie.

Seriously?

That's the one memory you had to bring up?

What do you expect?

That I'd hold onto those memories

over all the broken promises?

Mom, Dad, come on. Joey's here.

-Sorry, sweetie.
-Sorry.

Just wanted to share that, sweetie.
Sorry for that.

Your dad and I also want to share that

making impulsive decisions
isn't always a good idea.

Right?

So, Dad, are you still cooking?

I miss your special adobo.

Of course, sweetie.

If your mom had my adobo in Malta,

she'd be three times more into me!

What's so funny?

We'll have the…

Thank you.

What's good here?

The regular, Dad.

Regular?

-The one we always get.
-That's what you meant.

Oh, listen! Listen, sweetie.

Remember this?

It's our song, your mom and mine.

Ced, Joy, may I have dance
with your daughter?

Why?

Sure, no biggie.

All right, fine.

Guess a dance is all you
needed my blessing for.

-Mom--
-Dance.

Dance, that's what we're good at.

Come here.

What's wrong?

Will you stop…

Could you…

What did I do?

Why do you keep saying yes?

Dad, join us.

Bring Mom with you.

No, we're good!

Don't you dare.

Bring Mom and let's dance.

Don't we have a plan?

Right?

She's so thrilled to dance.

Come on.

What's with you?

Where's that whole act
we talked about in Malta

where we scare them
and pretend to be angry?

Joy, you know we can't just dive right in.

Got to take it step by step.

Goodness gracious.

Dad.

Dad, we'll drop you off at Mom's later.

-Oh.
-Hold on.

What about my house? What's going on?

Mom, it would be a waste
if Dad stays at a hotel.

Sweetie, come on. My goodness.

Do we really have to live together?

I mean, we're only married on paper.

That paper should've been ripped up.

Mom, come on.

Could you please?

So you won't feel awkward.

-My God.
-Mom.

My daughter's really smart.

Don't bother going to the house.

Knock it off.

I swear, you… What now?

Get me up. My goodness.

Why didn't you insist to stay in a hotel?

-Cutting back for Sweetheart, huh?
-Well, you agreed right away too.

It's not like you can be all kind with SC

and leave me as the bad one.

And by the way,

I brought you with me to the Philippines

to help me convince SC
that they're rushing things.

Exactly.

So we need to stick together
to make it work.

Hold on. Don't move, stay right there.

Joy.

What now?

Hey!

Hey, Joy! What's that for?

Joy, come on.

Hey.

You're a guest, not a husband.

And listen, keep this in mind.

Don't even try knocking later,
I'm definitely not letting you in.

Joy, let me sleep there, please!

Joy, come on.

Oh, yes, I'm your friend.

But are you sure I'm just a friend?

Tough luck.

Deal with it.

You're old enough to handle it yourself.

That was loud. Still alive?

So dramatic.

So dramatic!

That fall could've been the end of you.

Guess we both fell!

You're still so lame!

Well, look who's smiling.

Want some water?

We can't visit each other, remember?

I'll bring it over!

Just like how…

Just like how I handed you
the towel back then…

because you always forget it
when you shower.

Exactly.

When you hand it over,
I'll pull you into the bathroom and…

Hey!

Hey! That's R-rated!

All right, get some rest.

I'll be here
watching over you like before.

Like before?

Like before?
You were barely ever home on time.

Just place a pillow under your left thigh
so you don't get cramps. Good night.

Ouch.

Oh, that hurts.

Oh that's like… Look how pretty.

Give that a try,
it's one of our bestsellers.

There you go.
You've got lots of choices, sweetie.

Go ahead.

-Cheers!
-Cheers!

Dad!

One more of this!

Dad, this is it.

So good, Dad!

You're so dramatic, just like your dad.

Sweetie.

Don't you agree?

Yeah, the icing's great.

But check out the inside
and taste it for yourself.

See? Isn't it dry?

It can't just look good on the outside.

It can't just be
all about the first impression.

One has to stay consistent
all the way through.

Because, sweetie, if you slack off,

if you don't put in the effort
until the end, it's a fail.

So sweetheart,
don't act impulsively, okay?

Dad's really in a serious mood.

My dad's so serious.

Sweetie, I'm not that serious.

Look at you.

Dad!

Sweetie, is that the cake
you're going for?

Thanks for the lift.

Just drop me off
when we get to the grocery store.

I might take longer if I'm with you.

Can you do the groceries?

Tell me.

How much is a kilo of rice these days?

I'm sorry, I don't have an idea.

Our maid does the grocery for us.

But I'll come with you.

I'll carry the groceries.

So you think I'm weak,
that's why you want to help me?

No…

Just so you don't get tired, that's all.

So you think I'm old,
and that's why I get tired so fast?

-I'm sorry…
-Never mind.

It's okay. Just leave me there

and I'll have SC come pick me up.

Thanks a lot for the cakes.

So good! Thanks!

So Dad,

does the greatest love team
of the century get a second chance?

I'm not sure I deserve
a second chance, sweetie.

Dad, come on.

We even planned Mom's trip to Malta.

Why give up now?

Makes sense.

Thanks for getting back to me, sweetie,

when I reached out from Malta.

Also, I'm sorry
I had to leave you back then.

It's not like I can do anything.

But… But you could've told me.

Because honestly…

that really got to me.

Your goodbye still sticks with me.

You said you'd come back.

That's why I'll never stop
asking for your forgiveness.

Sorry it took me so long to get back.

Now that I'm here, I'll make it up to you.

Thank you, Dad.

Thanks for keeping your promise

to have our family together
on my wedding day.

Let me.

Oh, thank you…

It's you again? Why are you here?

They're not finished yet,
so we'll head over there.

I could do this alone.

Let me do that.

I can handle it.

Oh, you can't place it over there.

It'll get crushed.

Ah, I'll just move it then.

Not there either.

It'll fall if you leave it there.

All right, I'll just carry it on my lap.

All right.

Flowers for you from Uncle Ced.

You're bringing us together
because SC said so, right?

Well, that won't happen.

If you tell SC, you'll see…

Let's go! The eggs!

Thank you.

What do you think, Love?

Chicken, fish, beef, or pork?

Love, anything will do.

As long as it's grilled, it's good
for Dad. It's healthier that way.

All right.

Also, Daddy suggested adding
a carving station with pastries

to give our guests more options.

Pastries?
But isn't the reception at night?

They might just go to waste.

Actually…

Let's just discuss it with Daddy
during the Pamamanhikan

so we're all present at home.

Wait a sec.

I thought it's Pamamanhikan.

How come it's at your house?

Mommy thought having it at our home
would be less trouble for you.

SC, will that work for you?

Pretty much.

Mommy Sophia has a valid point.

Joey, what about your
personal opinion as a groom?

I mean, your own preferences,
not your mommy's or daddy's.

Anything goes.

But who gets to decide on your wedding?

Honestly, it's SC and Mommy.

You see, I let the queens do their job.

They might as well marry.

Exactly, that's what I told him, Mom.

I just want you to enjoy your wedding.

My wedding?

It's our wedding!

You have nothing to say about our wedding?

Please don't raise your voice.

Hep, hep, hooray.

Joey has a point too.

There's no need to nitpick the details.

If the in-laws want it, then so be it.

In-laws are hard to argue with,
right, Joy, my love?

Yeah.

Are you with me or against me?

We don't want SC to have
a hard time with her in-laws, do we?

Is something itchy?

-Oh, nothing.
-Nothing at all.

No, it's nothing. We're fine.

You're being dramatic too now.

You really think we're having
an allergic reaction?

Look who's cooking! What's the catch?

Smells so good.

I told you, I'm making it up to you.

Go on, have some.

Coffee.

Want some coffee?

Sure.

To get those nerves going.

Pretty bold to wear sleeveless
while crashing here.

Got a problem?

Isn't it odd?

Same ingredients,

same way of cooking,

but my adobo never tastes like yours.

Isn't it obvious?

It's the cook that makes the difference!

You missed me, didn't you?

Just your cooking.

If I'd just opened that café in Baguio…

Such a shame.

Why didn't you?

Because you had no cook?

I couldn't turn down
the offer here in Manila.

That's to cover SC's tuition.

Who would've thought.

You never lifted a finger before!

Still out like a light, huh?

Must've really messed up if you cleaned.

Neat.

Joy…

You know, it's hard to…

-Thank you.
-There's juice. Thanks.

-Gotta hand it to them.
-Fancy.

-Straight out of a soap opera.
-Yeah.

Where are the newlyweds?

-Hey!
-Right, there's no wedding.

-Mom, Dad, been waiting long?
-Hi, hello.

Let's eat.

Here's some rice.

-Want some of this?
-Sure.

Oh, no, Joey. I haven't gotten rice yet.

-Aren't we the guests here?
-Oh, sorry.

You've got quite the spread!

Are the neighbors dining here too?

Tonight's special because
we have an announcement to make.

Announcement?

So how do you find the adobo?

Good enough?

It's good.

SC cooked that.

You did, sweetie? No wonder it's so good.

You're all set for marriage!

So if I'm not good at cooking,
I'm not wife material?

-Precisely.
-No.

Why do women always
get singled out like this?

Were you ever told you couldn't marry

just because you can't cook?

Hold on. Instead of arguing,

what's the special announcement?

You've got us on edge, Joey.

I knew it.

You're pregnant.

Mom, again?

I told you I'm not pregnant.

We just want to let you know that

after the wedding, we'll move
to the US with his family.

So, you're not pregnant.

Neither in deep debt. That's all?

Yes, Mom. That's all.

So, you're on board?

No.

Didn't you say you wanted
to focus on your business here?

Now you're moving to the US?

You're all over the place.
What exactly is your plan?

His dad made a good point, Mom.

Moving to the US seems…

Hold on, wait a sec.

SC.

Looks like you're giving up
too much of your life for his family.

Sweetie, actually…

it's tough to live with another family.

We've been through that.

To think, you're planning to go that far.

Mom, Dad, I can manage.

Right, Joey?
Well, how's your signal there?

Come on, speak up.

I… I got…

It sounds like…

my parents are bad people.

Your parents, still?

SC, what do you mean?

All I'm asking is

for you to help me explain
why we want to settle in the US.

Love, what do you want me to say?

I'll think of that too?

Could you not?

Hang on.

SC, Joey.

You can talk without
raising your voices, all right?

You know what, maybe we should end this.

Maybe we should break up.

Joey.

SC, sweetie.

Mom, I'd like to be alone.

No, sweetie. I'll stay with you.

For what?

Do you really think I haven't noticed
you're not happy with my engagement?

Of course Joey told me
you got mad at him.

Why, Mom?

Is that why…

Is that why you keep
bringing up your failed marriage…

so I'd call this off?

Well, there you go.

Congrats. I hope you're happy now.

Sweetie…

I want to live in the US with you.

Is that what you want?

Or what your dad wants?

Love, when we're married,

will your parents
still have the final say?

I should've just married them instead.

Love, come on.

Just kidding.

I'll fix this.

But why do I feel like

I ended up hurting her more?

Joy, I know how much you love SC.

But she's her own person.

You raised her right, Joy.

Did I actually raise her right?

I feel like I failed her.

Really tough to be a parent, right?

No manual for that.

No matter how much we argue,

we agree on one thing.

We both want our child to be happy.

Stop crying.

That's enough.
My shirt's probably all snot now.

Give me a break.

Thank you.

I'm sorry for what I did earlier.

Sweetie, we're on your side.

We love you very much.
You know that, right?

Come here.

Dad, thanks for everything.

For trying to make things right with Mom.

From Malta to the Philippines,
I really appreciate it.

That's because I still love your mom.

I always have.

I'm doing this

because I want to.

Sweetheart?

Mom.

You guys are still talking?

That's why you're so set on having
your father at the wedding.

Because you two are still close.

And because you're so close,

you teamed up to make a fool out of me.

Mom, it's not like that.

Then what's this?

You both lied to me.

-Joy.
-Especially you!

You even taught our daughter
to lie to get closer to me.

Ced.

I was close to believing that

we still had a second chance.

But you still haven't changed.

You know, you still haven't changed.

You're still a liar.

Joy, I did it because
I want us back together.

Back together again?

At the cost of my relationship
with my daughter?

At the cost of losing my trust in you?

Our breakup…

made me whole again.

Because when we were together…

it hurts to admit that…

I ended up losing faith in myself
because of how you treated me.

I lost respect for myself.

I felt like I was nothing more than…

someone who took care of you,

who provided financial support,

and who fixed your problems.

I wasn't even your wife.

Nor was I a mother.

Mom, I'm sorry.

Dad.

It's all right.

MY LOVE

Love, your sweetheart

I miss you Dad, but don't worry,
I will take care of Mom.

Oh, wow, sweetheart.

-What a house. Hi.
-Oh, you're here.

-What's up?
-Good evening.

What a lovely house.

-Thank you.
-Do you use Google Maps here?

Pretty massive.

Joey, aren't we a bit too early?

Should we just return?

-No, it's all right.
-No.

Because it looks like
you're really hungry.

How did you figure out I was so hungry?

You're pretty good.

He's so good.

Shoes off, please.

It's Joy.

Mom, leave it there.

You're here.

Thank you, Joy.

What's that?

-Is someone knocking?
-I think so too.

-Someone's knocking.
-Another guest?

And she's not here, such support.

This is my mom.

The rice might be special too.

Where's the fried rice?

None.

No, it's okay.

I just set the leaves aside.
They were on top.

But the salmon is delicious. Thank you.

He kills it every time.

Why don't we do it in Manila Cathedral?

Baguio has a '90s feel to it, right?

The '90s vibe works for me.

Old school is cool, right?

Actually, Malta excels
at preserving its past.

SC and I chose Malta as our
first choice for our wedding venue.

That's great.

But our business partners won't make it
if the wedding is in Malta.

Are they officiating the wedding?

Maybe we can be business partners.

Oh, business partners!

Sometimes, I sing
at weddings and birthdays.

-Singing?
-Yes.

Dancing?

Wow!

Dad's not joking around.

-Huh?
-It's true.

SC told me that Malta,
even though it's a Catholic country,

they're actually so progressive.

Yeah.

It's obvious you're still just a kid.

I mean, people don't have the time
to talk about those things,

especially the lower class.

Especially those…

those just doing side hustles.

How can my grandchild learn good values

when raised by someone with
such a mindset?

Actually, if that's the kind
of values you have, SC,

you might have a problem
with Joey in the future.

Perhaps your only solution is to separate.

Is there a problem?

That's why this country
isn't getting anywhere.

Because of people like you.

Actually…

I'm concerned for my daughter

because she might end up with this family.

Yeah, exactly.

This is not a family.

This is a prison.

We're out of here.

Enjoy your bland meal.

Mom, Dad.

-Come on, SC.
-Come on.

Dad, hold on.

SC.

It's fortunate that you and
Joey's dad are still together.

Not everyone is in the same situation.

My parents may have separated,
but they're not criminals.

Their separation doesn't define who I am.

So, Joey,

get a bride who'll just
agree with your parents.

That's not me. The wedding's off.

You're really my daughter.

Remember this?

There's nothing a hot soup can't fix.

Sweetie, you're really all grown up now.

You can manage just fine without us.

I'm so proud of you, sweetie.

Delicious, right?

Mom…

I'll get that.

Hi.

Can I talk to SC?

Sit down, Joey.

Joey,

when Joy and I got separated,

it was incredibly painful
to know I hurt SC too.

That's why I always pray
that she'll find a man

who's different from me.

Who won't hurt her.
Who won't leave her.

And who'll fight for her.

But by repeatedly choosing your parents

and not defending her earlier…

you've hurt her.

You've left my daughter.

Do you think this is
the right time to get married?

Once you're married,
the two of you should make the decisions.

Not us.

And definitely not your parents
who run their mouths.

Joey, marriage isn't as easy
as spitting out hot rice.

It's true.

Especially here where there's no divorce.

If your parents are always going to
have a say in your marriage,

leave my daughter out of it.

We're not perfect parents.

But Joy…

she did her best to raise her
to be responsible and independent.

Not to end up with a man who's all height

but no backbone.

Don't be in a rush.

You know, we realized that

we're not compatible as husband and wife.

But we decided to be
the best mom and dad for SC.

Thank you.

We'll just be inside.

Okay, Dad.

Thanks, Dad.

Joey, I'm sorry too.

So…

what now?

We're both not ready for this.

Ced, I realized that

I've been mad at you for so many years.

But I had to be,

so I wouldn't keep hoping you'd come back.

Because you hurt me.

If I let myself hope again,

then it's on me because
I'm choosing to hurt myself

by holding on to nothing.

I forgive you, Ced.

I hope you'll forgive yourself too.

Thank you.

Ced…

This isn't a proposal.

Don't get ahead of yourself.

You keep the ring.

You can have your half back.

Thanks.

Joy…

if we never became a couple,

would we still be best friends?

Maybe.

Maybe not.

Remember…

no more regrets.

Only gratitude.

Thank you, my love.

I'm sorry, Mom.

What for?

Is there a problem?

Look, Mom.

Your smile was so much brighter

when it was just the two of us.

I'm sorry for pushing you
to get back together with Dad.

Maybe I just miss the old days.

I thought, if I start my own family,

who will be with you?

Sweetie…

I'm also sorry.

We failed to give you a complete family.

As much as I want a complete family,

I'd rather have parents
who feel complete in themselves.

-Because…
-I thought…

Sissies!

She's so loud!

As loud as her e-bike!

Hello!

What's up?

Sorry, I had to work overtime.

The extra pay is hard to pass up.

So, where's SC?
You said she'd be here today.

She's busy with her business.

She handles the business, remember?

I'm so proud of our goddaughter.

Of course, raised by a strong,
independent woman.

Thanks. What do you want?

Hello, attorney.

Okay.

Thank you.

-Why?
-Thank you, attorney.

What happened?

What's up?

What?

Finally.

We're annulled.

Joy…

-Finally! Congratulations!
-Should we be saying congratulations?

I'm a San Pedro again.

We have to celebrate.

Wait!

I'm finally free.

One bottle of what? What?

A bottle of…

A bottle of champagne!

Thank goodness!

You have to sort everything.

You have to replace your credit cards,
everything, your license.

-Help me, all right?
-Even the passport, right?

Passport, license, what else?

Billing address?

It's Ced.

Ced.

Cedric Hermoso!

Cedric Hermoso.

Ced!

Joy San Pedro.

To the friendship that
I'd never trade for the world.

Not just a best friend.

Best friend for a lifetime.

That outweighs love.

That outweighs family.

Soulmate.

Soulmate.

Joy, I love you.

I love you too, Ced.

-Cheers!
-Cheers!

You can tell we're not used to drinking.

Just faking it. Cheers!