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[upbeat drum music]

♪

♪ It's a new day ♪

♪ A new start ♪

♪ Drop all the fears away ♪

♪ Be who you are ♪

♪ Celebrate ♪

♪ Share a part ♪

♪ Of the gifts inside of you ♪

♪ Reach for the stars ♪

♪ Come shake it up let's begin ♪

♪ Cooking from the heart you can win ♪

♪ Just mix a little bit of passion in ♪

♪ To guarantee satisfaction ♪

♪ Believe in yourself ♪

♪ Deep inside you you'll find the way ♪

♪ When you follow your heart ♪

♪ Follow your heart ♪

♪ Everything is possible ♪

♪ When you're sharing from your heart ♪

♪ From your heart ♪

♪ Joy will be unstoppable ♪

♪ When you feel alone ♪

♪ Trust a corazón will show the way to go ♪

♪ Let's let the whole world know ♪

♪ That life can be a work of art ♪

♪ If you just follow your heart ♪

♪ Come on, follow your heart!

Whoa, whoa. Okay. Hang on.

What did you just add, Abuela?

Just a little salt.

Here. Taste.

Now, you promised you'd let me weigh everything

before you put it in.

You don't have to measure.

Just taste it, mija.

That's how you know.

Cook from the heart.

Yeah, but...

[girls laughing]

If there's anyone who can unlock the science

of the perfect tamale, it's Teresa.

Mmm! Mm-hmm.

And if Abuela's tamales are going to be the signature dish

for cousin Marisol's new restaurant in New York City,

I need to be able to recreate them exactly.

Huh. Not that I have any problem spending my spring break

making delicious food,

but can't your grandmother just send the recipe?

Abuela Carmen doesn't have a tamale recipe.

[chuckles]

I've been making tamales since I was a little girl

helping mi abuela.

I don't even think about it anymore,

they're just something I do.

So... how does it taste now?

Perfect.

Ooh! And I've got the secret formula right here.

There's no secret.

Just make the masa, add the filling,

put one olive in the center,

wrap it up and steam with love. [chuckles]

Now, I'll do it once so you can take pictures

and then you all can learn to do it yourselves.

[clears throat]

First, you take the corn husk smooth side up

and put the narrow end toward you.

♪ Follow, follow, follow ♪

♪ Follow, follow, follow ♪

♪ Follow, follow, follow ♪

♪ Follow, follow, follow ♪

♪ Take a chance ♪

♪ And you'll find ♪

♪ So many opportunities to live it up ♪

♪ Live out your dreams ♪

♪ Your inner voice is your guide ♪

♪ And there'll be nothing you can't do ♪

♪ Listen to your heart and you won't lose ♪

♪ Family's the sweetest treasure ♪

♪ Everyone can cheer together

♪ Singing and dancing is the greatest pleasure ♪

♪ From the heart, can't get any better ♪

♪ Chefin' up with no perfect measure ♪

♪ Believe in yourself, you'll find the way ♪

♪ When you follow your heart ♪

♪ Follow your heart ♪

♪ Everything is possible ♪

♪ When you're sharing from your heart ♪

♪ Joy will be unstoppable ♪

♪ When you feel alone ♪

♪ Trust a corazón ♪

♪ Will show the way to go ♪

♪ Go! ♪

♪ Let's let the whole world know ♪

♪ That life can be a work of art ♪

♪ If you just follow your heart ♪

♪ Come on, follow your heart!

What a beautiful platter.

Abuela Carmen brought it

when she came to the United States from Zacatecas.

Mm-hmm. I wrapped it in this apron to protect it.

I couldn't bring a lot of things with me

but the apron and the platter belonged to mi mama

and her mama before her.

My grandmother believed the most important part of cooking

was sharing it with friends and family.

And I wanted to remember that by having things

that were precious to her in my new home in California.

Wow. You never told me that before.

[chuckles] It never came up.

I loved visiting Teresa's house at Christmas time

when I was a kid.

I ate so many tamales.

Yeah, I'd always heard tamales were a Christmas thing

but your cousin is gonna have them on the menu

all year round?

It's tradition to make them at Christmas

but you can have them whenever.

We make them at Christmas

because you need all the la familia

in the kitchen to help.

Now... it's time to taste your hard work.

Buen provecho.

Mmm.

[phone ringing]

It's my cousin Marisol.

Hola prima!

Did you get the recipe?

I think so?

I couldn't get exact measurements

for everything though.

I wish you could come out here, Abuela.

I'd come to you but I don't have time

with everything there is to do at the restaurant.

My mom's a pilot and goes to New York all the time.

I'm sure she could fly you out.

Oh! [chuckles] That's very sweet, Barbie.

Pero... no. Thank you.

Abuela doesn't like planes.

They're too crowded and noisy.

And the food, ugh, is terrible. No.

If I was meant to fly I would've been born with wings.

You might be able to drive, Abuela.

[chuckles]

The restaurant opening has encountered a slight delay.

[gasps] Oh no!

Qué paso? What happened?

I slipped on the stairs.

It's just a sprain but I have no idea

how I'm gonna get everything done in time.

Mija! You should sit down.

[laughs] Yeah. Easier said than done.

The interior is still a work in progress.

I just can't capture the right feel.

What are you going for?

Hmm. It has to be upscale

but I don't want people to be intimidated

when they walk in. You know?

Hmm. So you need something refined but warm, inviting.

Exactly! Aye. Why can no designer in this city get that?

Hmm.

I don't wanna impose but could your mom fly us to New York?

We could help Mari get set up

and that way I'll be there to tweak the recipe if we need to.

Texting Mom now.

That is if you two don't have other spring break plans.

A trip to New York

and a chance to help design a new restaurant?

Twist my arm!

I'd love to help

if Marisol doesn't mind a west coast invasion.

[laughs] Oh, I'll take all the help I can get.

And any friends of my favorite cousin are more than welcome.

Oh! That's Mom.

She says she's flying to New York tonight

and we can have four seats, no problem.

Dad's coming too so we can all stay at our house

and I could be your native New York guide.

Wonderful.

It's settled then. Hasta mañana, Mari.

Hasta mañana, Teresita.

And... thank you.

Claro. That's what we're here for.

I still wish you would come, Abuela.

I don't know the recipe like you do.

[chuckles] Pues, nonsense!

This is the food of your heart. Listen to it.

It will guide you.

[girls aww]

I'd better get home

and make sure this is all okay with my parents.

And we'd all better get packing.

[all cheer]

[peaceful music]

[groaning]

Whoo!

I still don't understand how you can pack so light.

What if, I don't know, you decide to enter a bike race

and don't have a helmet?

Wait, wait, wait. You pack a bike helmet?

Uh huh.

Skull endangering emergencies

happen more often than you'd think.

Fair point. But my mom's a pilot.

I've been traveling around the world carry-on only

since I was a kid.

Plus we're staying in my old house.

If something comes up,

a bunch of my stuff is still there.

[phone rings]

Hey Emm. What's up?

Hi Emmie. How's the tour going?

Are you coming to Malibu?

Please say yes!

I feel like I haven't seen you in forever.

Actually I was hoping to fix that.

You know how I spent that summer at Handler

to prove to myself I could be a serious actress

and not just a pop star?

Well... I'm working with a director

who wants me to write and star in a new musical!

Wow!

Emmie, that's fantastic!

We have a showcase coming up.

It's like a preview for investors and influencers.

It's a lot of pressure and I was kind of hoping

to have some old friends in the audience.

If you can get away?

We're flying to New York tonight.

Of course we'll come.

Really?

Rehearsals start tomorrow morning

and it would mean so much to have you there.

Of course.

I mean, we already promised to help our friend Teresa

with her cousin's restaurant

so we won't have a ton of free time

but we'll come see the showcase for sure.

And if you need me during rehearsal, just call.

You mean it?

What are friends for?

I'll send you our flight information

as soon as we hang up.

Thanks so much! I'll see you soon.

-Bye! -See you.

I can't believe Emmie is writing a Broadway musical.

This is huge.

Oh, for sure.

But are you really gonna have time to be there

for her and Teresa?

Girl, of course. Multitasking is my middle name.

True friends always come through.

♪ You and I have been through it all ♪

♪ We've always come out on the other side ♪

♪ Still standing tall ♪

♪ And every time I'm feeling stuck ♪

♪ You've always been right next to me ♪

♪ To pick me up ♪

♪ I'm counting all of the times ♪

♪ That I've had you by my side ♪

♪ And I know one thing for sure ♪

♪ We're still along for the ride ♪

♪ I know that I can depend on you when I need a friend ♪

♪ And when the going got rough♪

♪ We saw it through to the end ♪

♪ When the road is long and the sun is gone ♪

♪ You've always lit the way ♪

♪ Through the thick and thin ♪

♪ No matter where we've been ♪

♪ We've always been okay ♪

♪ 'Cause... ♪

♪ We've been through it all ♪

♪ And we're still standing tall ♪

♪ You're there for me ♪

♪ And I'm there for you in an instant ♪

♪ I feel it deep within, no matter where we've been ♪

♪ You're in my heart ♪

♪ 'cause friendship goes the distance ♪

♪ There's been some times we've disagreed ♪

♪ But you've always had my back when I was in need ♪

♪ And I know that we both won't forget ♪

♪ There's nothing in our way that has stopped us yet ♪

♪ The dark clouds in the sky ♪

♪ And every mountain we've climbed ♪

♪ I've always faced with a smile ♪

♪ 'Cause I got you by my side ♪

♪ I've known that I can depend on you ♪

♪ When I need a friend ♪

♪ And when the going got rough ♪

♪ We saw it through to the end ♪

♪ When the road is long and the sun is gone ♪

♪ You've always lit the way ♪

♪ Through the thick and thin, no matter where we've been ♪

♪ We've always been okay ♪

♪ 'Cause... ♪

♪ We've been through it all ♪

♪ And we're still standing tall ♪

♪ You're there for me ♪

♪ And I'm there for you in an instant ♪

♪ I feel it deep within ♪

♪ No matter where we've been ♪

♪ You're in my heart 'cause friendship goes the distance ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, ooh, ooh ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪

♪ You're always in my heart ♪

♪ 'Cause friendship goes the distance ♪

[puppies barking]

[giggles] Okay, okay. I'm convinced.

We'll make it work.

That's right. Just like we always do.

Everyone ready to go?

Absolutely.

[girls together] New York... here we come!

[Brooklyn] Your girl's coming home.

[Teresa] Marisol, we're on our way.

[exciting music]

♪

♪

[chitters]

♪

[sniffs] Mmm, mmm, mmm.

Ooh, I have missed this.

It is so good to be back in New York.

Hmm.

No offense to California.

[all giggle]

On behalf of the state of California, none taken.

Okay. Searching for Comida del Corazón.

[gasps] It looks like Marisol's restaurant

is only about a mile away.

[gasps] Should we take the subway?

We could, but as your New York City guide,

it seems a shame to go underground on such a nice day.

Why don't we bike it instead?

Great minds think alike. Told you it would come in hand.

Okay, okay.

[laughs] You were right.

Not even in the city for an hour

and we're already the dynamic duo.

Just like old times.

Good to see you, Teresita! Welcome to my restaurant.

Oh, thank you.

It is so good to be here.

How can we help?

Oh, there's plenty to do.

I've been so busy getting the menu ready for our opening.

Aguachile, enchiladas, sopapillas.

And now with my foot...

Ugh... I haven't had time to take care of the dining room.

I put together some ideas on the plane

but I was wondering if you had ideas

or design inspiration I should use as a jumping-off point?

Hmm. I know I want something sophisticated and warm.

But I don't know what that looks like.

I'll look around and see what we can get locally.

Maybe it'll spark something.

Great. In the meantime, I have the list of ingredients we need

to recreate Abuela's tamales exactly.

Huh. I have most of these on hand,

but if someone could go to the farmer's market

it would be a big help.

I know the market.

I've been there tons of times.

Sounds like a job for the dynamic duo.

For sure.

Great. And while you get supplies,

Marisol and I can get started in the kitchen.

Sounds like a plan!

We'll be back before you know it.

Bye!

Okay. I've got tomatoes, onions and garlic

but I don't see the right kind of chilies.

Hmm. We might have to go to a specialty market.

There's a place uptown I know.

[phone ringing]

Hey, Emmie. Everything okay?

Barbie! Thank goodness.

Can you come to the theater, like, now?

Yeah, of course. I'll be right there.

What's happening?

Okay, yeah. Thank you so much.

I'll see you soon!

Wow. That sounds like an emergency.

I know.

Will you be okay if I take off? I don't wanna leave you.

Oh, no. I got this, go ahead.

The market is on Park, in the 110's.

You can't miss it.

Got it!

♪

[playing piano keys]

Hmm.

[sighs]

-Hmm. -[door opens]

[Brooklyn] Hello?

Brooklyn! Over here.

Hey Emmie.

Hey, yourself.

[giggles]

Welcome back!

[chuckles]

I'm so glad you're here.

For you? Anything. What's going on?

Well, the good news is we have such a talented cast.

One of our dancers just got cast

in a revival of 'Puppies: The Musical".

Good for them.

The bad news is, Puppies also hired

every other dancer in town and we can't find a sub.

We need someone with experience, and I thought...

Melanie!

Uh... yes, Emmie.

This is my friend from Handler, Barbie Roberts.

Oh yes, I remember your performance in Times Square.

Nice to meet you.

We still need someone to replace Ashley, right?

Barbie and I have been in dance classes together

since we were three.

I know she can do this.

If Emmie vouches for you I know you'll do a great job.

Welcome aboard.

Oh, hmm...

[squeals]

Can you believe it?

We're going to be on Broadway together,

just like we dreamed when we were little girls.

Emmie...

I really wanna be here for you, and this is a great opportunity,

but I'm supposed to be helping Teresa

and her cousin with the restaurant.

But so are Malibu and the others.

Can't they cover for you?

Help me Barbie Roberts, you're my only hope.

[sighs] Okay. [chuckles]

I guess I can still help out with the restaurant

after rehearsals.

[Melanie] Places, everyone! We're starting from the intro.

Come on, that's us.

Huh!

I can still walk, you know.

You don't have to do everything.

Healing requires energy. That means rest and food.

Provecho.

Eat your flautas.

Yes, chef! You should have some too.

Oh, I will.

-[oven timer dings] -Phew!

As soon as I check the tamales.

I timed how long Abuela steams them to the second.

[gasps] That looks perfect.

Hmm.

Huh?

Um... I don't think it's done yet.

Argh! But I timed it exactly!

[sighs]

Just give them five minutes?

Okay.

[timer ticking]

♪

Hi! Uh, could you... I was... hey, excuse me!

Excuse me, I'm looking for the market.

[sighs]

[phone ringing]

[voicemail] Hey. It's Barbie, east coast edition.

Leave a message and I'll get back to you

in a New York minute.

[beep]

Hey! It's Barbie, west coast edition.

I'm looking for the market

but either it moved or I'm lost.

Call me. Okay?

[groans]

[timer dings]

Oh!

Hmm.

[tap]

Huh?

[tap, tap]

Ah yah!!!

Guess five minutes was too long. [chuckles]

[groans]

Flauta?

[crunch]

[groans]

Hey girl. What's the matter?

I'm still working on the lyrics for the final song.

Something that really sums up what the whole show is about

for the audience.

Oh. So, like...

when your family lets you down,

your friends will see you through?

Hey. That's good.

A little long but I can work with it.

I'm so glad you're here.

What are friends for?

Hey. Is everything okay?

Oh! I passed a place down the block

with amazing smelling dumplings and thought...

it's almost lunch time and whatever's going on,

I bet dumplings will help.

So I brought you some.

Oh, wow! These look delicious. Thanks!

Aww. You didn't have to do this.

Don't they need you back at the restaurant?

Well when you didn't answer your phone I got worried.

Uh... sorry, I had my ringer off.

Brooklyn is gonna be in the showcase!

Isn't that great?

Uh... yeah. But what about Teresa?

It all happened kinda fast.

Will you let Teresa know I'll be there

as soon as I get outta rehearsal?

Sure. But I still need to get those chilies.

I couldn't find the market you mentioned.

Here, let me look up the exact address for you.

[Melanie] Company! To the stage, please.

Gotta run.

Thanks for the dumplings, Malibu.

Come on, Brooklyn!

Be right there!

Company to the stage! Second call.

Can you hang around for a little while?

I'll look it up on my next break.

Sure, but just a little while. Okay?

As soon as I can. Promise.

Let's do this.

♪

♪

♪

[Melanie] Good job everyone. Let's take it from the top.

It looks...

perfect.

Now, for the taste test.

[Barbie] I'm back!

Barbie! Did you get everything on the list?

Almost.

I couldn't find the right chilies. Sorry.

I'm surprised there's anything Brooklyn can't find

in this city.

Uh... where is Brooklyn?

Friend emergency. She'll be here later.

Well, it's her loss, because you are just in time

to taste test the latest batch of tamales.

Mmm. It's pretty good.

Mmm. They're perfectly cooked.

But they're not Abuela's, they're not... special.

And you can't make them the centerpiece

of your opening night.

I was going to ask how it was going, but...

The tamales aren't right.

And I had a chili fail.

Wow. That sounds bad.

How about I distract you all with some amazing

design options?

Phew! Please.

If I eat another tamale they're gonna start running out my ear.

Oh, do you want your crutches Mari?

No.

I'm gonna stay in and put my foot up.

I trust you to pick something amazing for the dining room.

Great!

This showroom I found has everything.

We'll find something you love for sure.

Okay, let's go then.

Everything okay?

Yeah, just checking on Brooklyn.

Nothing?

Let's go.

Something modern...

I don't know, it seems... cold.

No problem.

What about something like... this?

[sighs] Yeah.

It's comfortable

but it doesn't really feel like fine dining.

Gotcha.

Let's try something more high end.

Maybe a little too high end. Or just too high.

[chuckles]

No worries, we have plenty more to try.

[plays piano keys]

Argh!

Still stuck?

All I need is the perfect lyric

about friendship and family.

Why is that so hard?

I really should go.

I promised Malibu I'd be back at the restaurant by now.

[gasps] No, no!

I never texted her the address for the market!

Hey. Thanks for everything today.

I mean it.

Like I said, what are friends for?

[sighs]

[groans]

Everything okay Melanie?

Oh, just trying to pin down our caterers.

Influencers love food pics

and no one wants to invest in a Broadway show

when they're hangry.

Ah! And that's them. Thank goodness.

I was starting to think you were dodging my calls.

What do you mean a small hiccup?!

Oh, uh... don't worry, Emmie.

You just worry about cementing the finale.

Great. No pressure.

You sure you can't stick around just a little longer?

Hmm. Okay. But only a few minutes.

I... don't know.

Yeah, I thought it was a stretch.

I'm sorry Nikki.

You've worked so hard and I'm just saying no to everything.

You can't force inspiration

but we've looked at literally every dining set here.

[sighs]

I never thought I'd say this but I'm out of ideas.

[all groan]

Well if we aren't finding inspiration here,

we'll just have to look somewhere else.

Okay. But where?

It's New York City, there's inspiration everywhere.

I do wish Brooklyn were here to show us around though.

Yeah. Where is she anyway?

No idea.

But I do know someone else we can call.

Come on, Barbie.

Yeah. Who are we meeting?

Wait a minute.

[girls gasp]

[together] Rafa?

Welcome to the greatest city in the world.

My hometown.

[pop music playing]

[all together] Whoa!

♪ You say you need some help ♪

♪ You wanna feel inspired ♪

♪ This place has everything that your heart can desire ♪

♪ Whether they're sights or sounds ♪

♪ You'll get into the spirit ♪

♪ Soho or Chinatown ♪

♪ The possibilities are endless ♪

♪ In every neighborhood ♪

♪ There is a brand new story ♪

♪ And every avenue ♪

♪ Is begging, come explore me ♪

♪ If you can think it up ♪

♪ Within your heart you'll find it ♪

♪ This show was Broadway bound♪

♪ And nobody can deny it ♪

♪ A whole big world in the city of lights ♪

♪ And there's so much to discover ♪

♪ You'll never know what you'll find ♪

♪ So many places to explore ♪

♪ And all the people to meet ♪

♪ There's so much magic on your very own street ♪

♪ Inspiration is everywhere ♪

♪ Inspiration is everywhere ♪

♪ From downtown to uptown ♪

♪ Just take a look around ♪

♪ You'll find it everywhere ♪

♪ You'll find it everywhere ♪

♪ From Harlem's 10-piece jazz ♪

♪ To Manhattan's fun display ♪

♪ Check out the coziness in Greenwich Village's cafes ♪

♪ The world is at your fingertips ♪

♪ And it's all outside your door ♪

♪ The time is now, we'll show you how ♪

♪ We'll help you find the best decor ♪

♪ I know, I know, I know! ♪

♪ Exactly what you need ♪

♪ Some gorgeous rugs in Queens ♪

♪ The perfect shade of green ♪

♪ Let's hit the east side now ♪

♪ So many friendly faces ♪

♪ So much inside this town ♪

♪ Tables, chairs to stunning vases ♪

♪ A whole big world in the city of lights ♪

♪ And there's so much to discover ♪

♪ You'll never know what you'll find ♪

♪ So many places to explore ♪

♪ And all the people to meet ♪

♪ There's so much magic on your very own street ♪

♪ Inspiration is everywhere ♪

♪ Inspiration is everywhere ♪

♪ From downtown to uptown ♪

♪ Just take a look around ♪

♪ You'll find it everywhere ♪

Love!

Oh look, those are the chilies we've been looking for.

Mm-hmm. Yes. Yes.

Mm-hmm.

Absolutely.

I need all of it.

♪ You'll find it everywhere ♪

[Teresa] That was so much fun.

[Nikki] Wait 'till Marisol sees all the stuff we got.

Mmm. These smell great.

Mmm! Oh, these chilies are amazing.

So good!

And I love everything we picked out for the restaurant.

[Teresa] I don't understand.

I did everything exactly like Abuela does

with the exact same ingredients

and the tamales still don't taste like hers.

Mmm! But they're so good.

It's not like Marisol's customers

are going to be able to compare. Right?

-Right, but Mari wants Abuela's tamales. -[door opens, closes]

I got the chilies!

I had to convince the guy at the market to open up the store.

[laughs] But I got 'em.

Oh, thanks Brooklyn. That's sweet.

Uh... but we found the chilies ourselves.

Oh. Why didn't you tell me?

I guess we got distracted.

Huh. Say what now?

Tamale?

No thanks, I'm good.

Then pull up a chair.

We'll tell you all about the inspiration tour of New York

Rafa took us on.

Rafa?

I would've taken you around.

You were busy! We couldn't wait.

Right. Yeah. Of course.

You know what? I'm really beat.

I think I'm gonna go to bed. Make yourselves at home though.

[sighs]

I'll go check on her.

Oh! I nearly forgot.

Mari wants everyone at the restaurant tomorrow

at 7:00 for dinner.

Can you let Brooklyn know?

Yeah. Sure.

Hey. Teresa said Mari would like everyone at the restaurant

tomorrow night.

-What time? -7:00

I'll see if I can make it. Can't promise anything.

Did something happen at rehearsal?

No. Why?

You seem upset.

Why would I be upset?

I just spent all day at rehearsal

trying to learn a whole new show in two days.

Then went to the specialty market,

interrupted the owner's dinner, got him to open back up for me

so I could buy the very important chilies Teresa needed.

Then I come home to discover you got them on your own

and just forgot to tell me.

[groans]

Well you wouldn't have had to do all that

if you texted me the information about the market

like you promised.

I'm sorry. You know how rehearsals get.

I just blanked. It wasn't on purpose.

I understand.

But... you really let Teresa down.

Did she say that?

Or are you the one that's upset?

No! Of course not. I know what it's like.

If you were upset, you'd let me know. Right?

Of course.

[groans]

[sighs]

Is she okay?

Yeah. Just tired.

Teresa, I am so sorry she let you down like that.

Well it's not like the right chilies magically fixed

the tamales, so... no harm in the end.

Too bad she missed out on the inspiration tour with Rafa.

That was so much fun.

[gasps] We should check out the night market

when we're back in California.

Yes! That would be cool.

Brooklyn left us in the lurch.

[crunch]

Why aren't you guys more upset?

[Barbie crunching]

Uh... because it seems like

you're upset enough for all of us?

What? No I'm not.

[crunch]

I'm not!

Like you said, we were fine.

Plus Brooklyn was helping Emmie who really needed her.

It's all good.

[crunch]

[mouth full] It's all good!

It's all good.

Oh, um... those were really good.

[phones ringing]

[both yawn]

Morning.

Good morning.

Busy day at rehearsal today?

Yeah. We're supposed to wrap at 6:00 though.

Is there anything I can help you with this evening?

Nope. We're fine.

Okay.

Let me know if you think of something.

Sure.

Mind if I go first in the bathroom?

Go ahead.

[groans]

A one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two... No. Stop.

[all groan]

Roberts. Are you with us?

[sighs]

Sorry.

Don't be sorry, be on it.

[phone rings]

I have to take this.

Uh, take five everyone, but do not wander.

What? Weasels in the kitchen? Are you kidding me?!

[groans]

Are you okay?

Normally you learn choreo in your sleep.

Hmm. I guess I didn't sleep so well last night.

I think I really let Malibu down.

Is she upset?

She says she's not

but I did bail on her yesterday

and now I'm here worried about her and not focused.

So I feel like I'm letting you down too.

Simple solution to that problem.

Yeah? What's that?

Hmm.

Well, focus on rehearsal while you're at rehearsal.

Then try making things right with Malibu

when you can actually talk to her and do something about it.

Wow.

Pretty smart, huh?

Yeah.

You'd think someone that wise would've come up

with the perfect lyrics for the finale by now, but here we are.

[chuckles]

You're so mean.

I should've recruited the other Barbie Roberts.

Hmm.

[mocks] Hmm...

[chuckles]

♪

♪ I love my friends ♪

♪ I'm just trying to be of help ♪

♪ But when I'm pulled in every direction ♪

♪ Not sure I can do this by myself ♪

♪ I know that you're always in my heart ♪

♪ But right now I don't know where we are ♪

♪ And I don't wanna let you down ♪

♪ Just trying to do it all ♪

♪ And make sure no one feels left out ♪

♪ I shouldn't wonder any longer ♪

♪ Don't think I need to question now ♪

♪ What are friends for? ♪

♪ They're someone to rely on ♪

♪ What are friends for? ♪

♪ In the dark they keep the light on ♪

♪ I wanna be there for you every time ♪

♪ Together there's no mountain we can't climb ♪

♪ I wanna show you that I'm always here ♪

♪ 'Cause that's what friends are for ♪

♪ 'Cause that's what friends are for ♪

♪ Oh... yeah ♪

♪ Why am I disappointed? ♪

♪ I expected way too much ♪

♪ People have their own lives ♪

♪ I'm sure we're okay ♪

♪ Because I know that we've been through it all ♪

♪ Through rise and the fall ♪

♪ And though I wouldn't miss this ♪

♪ Don't know what to do when I feel the distance ♪

♪ Wanna hear you say that we're okay ♪

♪ And now I'm standing here thinking about... ♪

♪ What are friends for? ♪

♪ They're someone to rely on ♪

♪ What are friends for? ♪

♪ In the dark they keep the light on ♪

♪ I wanna be there for you every time ♪

♪ Together there's no mountain we can't climb ♪

♪ I wanna show you that I'm always here ♪

♪ 'Cause that's what friends are for ♪

♪

♪ I wanna show you all the good things friends are for ♪

♪

♪ I'm gonna show you all the good things friends are for ♪

♪ I wanna be there for you every time ♪

♪ Together there's no mountain we can't climb ♪

♪ I wanna show you that I'm always here ♪

♪ 'cause that's what friends are for ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Mmm ♪

♪ That's what friends are for ♪

[Melanie claps]

Nice work, everyone.

Go home, get some rest,

and I'll see you first thing tomorrow.

Thank you.

[all groan]

Oh, my toes.

Let me worry about finding new caterers.

You just make sure you're happy with the closing song.

[sighs]

Good work today, Roberts. You really pulled it together.

Thanks Melanie.

We lost the caterers?

Apparently they had to close down

because their kitchen has been designated as a habitat

for endangered weasels.

Huh. Inconvenient. But how sweet.

I know. Only in New York.

But Melanie is right,

that's not what I need to worry about right now.

[stomach growls]

Oh... [chuckles] Okay.

Maybe I need to worry about food a little.

Wanna grab dinner?

I would...

but I need to go to a pretty specific restaurant.

No way to fix whatever's wrong between me and Malibu

if I keep avoiding her.

Good luck.

Thanks. I might need it.

Later.

Whoa.

I cannot believe what you've done to this place.

The dining room looks amazing, Nikki.

Thanks. What do you think, Marisol?

It's not what I would've expected, but...

I really like it!

Here we go. Fresh tamales.

Provecho.

-Yum! -Delicioso.

Mmm. Everything smells so good.

Thank you for inviting us, Marisol.

In restaurants, every night before service

we have a family meal.

The whole team eats together,

from the chefs to the dishwashers.

[sighs] I couldn't have gotten this all together

without your help.

So... now you're all familia.

[all together] Aww!

I love that.

Where's Brooklyn? You told her about this, right?

I... huh?

[all scream]

Oh no, not the curtains?

Outside! Everyone, now!

Ah! The tamales.

[all groaning]

[siren wailing]

This is terrible.

Oh Marisol, I'm so sorry.

I saw the lights from the fire truck.

Is everyone okay?

We're all a little wet but, uh...

[sighs] We're fine.

What happened?

One of the pipes burst.

Insurance will cover the damages

but there's no way I'll be able to open tomorrow night now.

You already had reservations and food coming.

Could we find a new venue?

Where?

How about the theater?

You've got food but no restaurant

and Emmie's showcase just lost their caterers.

It's perfect!

What kind of kitchen do you have at the theater?

We need a lot of space to put out our whole menu.

I'm not sure.

Maybe it's not so perfect after all.

If we can't do a full menu, what about a pop-up?

One night only with just a few items.

That might work.

It's worth a try.

It could be a preview for the restaurant

like the showcase is a preview for the show.

We'll use social media to let everyone know

about the change of venue

and you can put your food in front of

the most important investors and influencers in the city.

I... I don't know what to say.

How about yes?

If you all believe we can pull it off...

then I know this familia can work miracles.

Si, let's do it.

[all cheering]

[all laughing]

Fresh and still steaming. Hot tamales.

[sniffs] Mmm. Smells good.

Oh! Mmm.

Ah! These are the best tamales I've ever tasted.

We'd love to have you cater our event.

But the kitchen is a little...

As long as it's not underwater we can make do.

Familia makes everything possible.

And friends.

Friends are family.

You just have to follow your heart to find them.

OMG. That's it!

Hmm? That's what?

That's the lyric I need for the finale!

Is it okay if I use it?

Sure, go ahead.

You're the best, thank you.

Whoo! Awesome!

[chuckles] Sounds like we have a deal.

♪

♪

[Nikki grunting]

-How's it going out here? -Good.

With the number of people we're expecting at the showcase,

there isn't room for everyone to sit down,

but Rafa had an idea.

Picture this. People want to circulate.

Oh, hello! It's been so long.

Muah! Muah! Yes, let's do lunch.

But what happens if you need to check your phone?

Or take a picture of the most delicious tamale

you've ever had for your social?

Oh, no! I have only two hands.

Whatever shall I do?

I present to you... high tables.

[bark]

Now I can share this super cute tamale

with my millions of followers.

What do you think?

I think it's perfect.

Hey everyone.

Oh. Did you find something we could salvage

from the restaurant?

No. But this came while I was down there.

I don't think Mari was expecting any more deliveries.

Oh! It's from Abuela.

"A bit of la familia for your restaurante. "

What do you think it is?

No idea.

[gasps] It's her apron!

Ah! The one that used to be her grandmother's?

It's so beautiful,

like a little piece of her is here with us.

Nikki! I know we don't have much time, but...

could we use Abuela's apron as a design inspiration

for the courtyard?

Let me see what we can do. Rafa?

I know just the place.

♪

What do you think?

Ooh! Looking good. Say cheese.

Cheese!

[bark]

Smile Rafa.

[chuckles]

This is gonna be great for the restaurant's social media feed.

Anything I can do to help?

Sure. Help me fix these lights?

[barks]

[giggles]

Thanks, Gato. We've got it from here.

[barks]

♪

♪

♪

♪

Perfecto!

Should we go help Teresa in the kitchen?

You go ahead.

There's something else I need to fix first.

♪

Hey.

Hey.

How's it going in the kitchen?

Oh, that's my next stop.

Teresa's still stressed that the tamale's aren't perfect.

Girl, if those tamales aren't perfect,

the world isn't ready for perfection.

Seriously.

[emotional music]

[in unison] I'm sorry.

[both laugh]

Me first. You were right.

I wasn't able to be there for Teresa and for Emmie.

I got over committed because I didn't wanna let anyone down

and I ended up leaving you in the lurch.

I'm sorry.

Thanks. You were right too. Teresa wasn't mad.

I felt like you bailed on our dynamic duo

but instead of telling you, I pushed you away.

I'm sorry.

I miss our dynamic duo too.

And I'm super bummed

I missed Rafa's New York inspiration tour.

It sounded amazing.

Oh, it was so much fun.

I can't wait to hear all about it.

Dynamic duo again?

Nope.

Familia.

[giggles]

Oh...

I feel about a thousand percent less stressed now.

Think a hug would help Teresa?

[chuckles]

It's worth a try but we might also need reinforcements

from back home.

Any chance you can get away for a second?

To help familia? Sure.

[sizzling]

Hey! How's it going back here, you two?

Busy! Can't talk, folding tamales.

I'm here to help.

Oh no.

Please tell me you didn't put that

in your social media campaign.

You know I wouldn't post your photo

without your permission.

That was just a text to someone

who wanted to know how you're doing.

[phone rings]

Abuela? Did you text my grandmother?

You looked like you needed a pep talk.

Teresa? You're working too hard, mija.

This is supposed to be your spring break.

[scoffs] Abuela, I've tried everything.

I can't make the tamales taste like yours.

[chuckles] Of course not.

You're missing the secret ingredient.

What?

There's a secret ingredient and you didn't tell me?

The secret ingredient is... you.

Your tamales will never be exactly like mine.

And when you come home,

the one Marisol makes without you

will be a little different than yours.

Just like the apron.

What do you mean?

Mi abuela made it.

Then my mother added the pocket when she gave it to me.

I added to the embroidery.

Your mother did a little more to cover a stain.

We're all in it and we're all with you now.

The changes are part of the tradition.

Abuela, that's beautiful but...

if the dish always changes

how do I know when I've got it right?

When they're right you can taste the love.

Follow your heart, it won't lead you wrong.

[sighs]

Thanks. Muchas gracias, Abuelita.

I get it.

Por eso estoy aquí, preciosa. Muah!

Okay.

Let's make the best tamales this audience has ever tasted.

Thank you everyone.

I know tonight is going to be a huge success

and we couldn't have done it without you.

You're all proof that friends are sometimes the best familia.

[chuckles]

And this familia can now enjoy a traditional family meal

before we prepare for the big event.

Buen provecho and good show, everyone! Muah!

[all cheering]

It smells delicious.

Enjoy everybody!

♪ Mis amigas ♪

♪ Nothing can beat us ♪

♪ 'cause you're there right by my side ♪

♪ Como mas familia ♪

♪ Whenever I need you ♪

♪ Day or night always down for the ride ♪

♪ Nothing compares ♪

♪ To the way that we click ♪

♪ And the way that we care ♪

♪ Now it's no question ♪

♪ Sharing from my heart is better than perfection ♪

♪ We can accomplish anything ♪

♪ Together with a winning team ♪

♪ Whatever we do here we slay ♪

♪ From cutting up in the kitchen to live on Broadway ♪

♪ Like sunshine on the worst day ♪

♪ You cheer me up in the best way ♪

♪ When you've been through thick and thin ♪

♪ You become much more than just a friend ♪

♪ We're all shining like the stars ♪

♪ There's no denying what we are ♪

♪ Right from the start, yeah ♪

♪ We're family of the heart, yeah ♪

♪ We'll stick together through the loco ♪

♪ No, we'll never leave you solo ♪

♪ Forever a part, yeah ♪

♪ I'm a family of the heart, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

-♪ Oh ♪ -♪ My motivation ♪

♪ You build me high through life's complications ♪

♪ Reach for the sky ♪

♪ There's nothing we can't do ♪

♪ Together forever, I promise you ♪

♪ We'll always be there ♪

♪ Through good times and pain we ain't going anywhere ♪

♪ Our bond's so unbreakable ♪

♪ Even through our mistakes we're unshakable ♪

♪ We can accomplish anything ♪

♪ Together with a winning team ♪

♪ Whatever we do here we slay ♪

♪ From cutting up in the kitchen to live on Broadway ♪

♪ Like sunshine on the worst day ♪

♪ You cheer me up in the best way ♪

♪ When you've been through thick and thin ♪

♪ You become much more than just a friend ♪

♪ We're all shining like the stars ♪

♪ There's no denying what we are ♪

♪ Right from the start, yeah ♪

♪ We're family of the heart, yeah ♪

♪ We'll stick together through the loco ♪

♪ No, we'll never leave you solo ♪

♪ Forever a part, yeah ♪

♪ I'm a family of the heart, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

♪

[applause]

♪ Family of the heart, yeah ♪

♪ We'll stick together through the loco ♪

♪ No, we'll never leave you solo ♪

♪ Forever a part, yeah ♪

♪ I'm a family of the heart, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪

[Malibu] What a great spring break.

[Brooklyn] That was amazing.

[Nikki] That was so much fun.

[Teresa] I feel so inspired.

Okay, once you've rubbed the shortening into the flour

and the rest of the dry ingredients,

you add hot water to make the sopapilla dough.

How much water?

About three quarters of a cup. It depends on the humidity.

You have to just add the liquid gradually until it feels right.

Check you out. Cooking by feel not by science?

Cooking is a science but there's an art to it too.

[phone rings]

Hola prima!

-Hey! -How's your foot?

And how did the official opening go last week?

Ah, my foot is doing fine. And the opening was amazing!

Word of mouth around the neighborhood is great

and we've got reservations booked out for a month.

Wonderful.

Awesome!

The dining room looks amazing too.

What do you think?

♪

I love it. Me encanta.

-It really looks great. -[door opens]

Ooh! Can I see?

Wow!

I can't wait to come visit the next time I'm in New York.

You're welcome any time. All of you.

[all together] Aww!

[car honking]

Oh! That's my delivery. Talk soon Teresita?

Soon. Love you, prima. Bye.

[beep]

Hey. Teresa's teaching me how to make sopapillas.

Wanna help?

Don't know what a sopapilla is but I'm in.

Mmm. They're amazing.

They're sweet fried dough triangles.

Ooh. Then I am definitely in.

Yum! Me too.

So... I have news.

Emmie texted yesterday. Her show is going to Broadway!

[all gasp]

That's great!

Amazing.

And she wants me to join the cast

when school lets off for summer.

Oh. Wow.

Are you going to go?

Of course she is.

You've dreamed of this forever. You have to say yes!

You know, I'm not sure.

I love performing but I don't know if I want it to be

my everything like it is for Emmie.

I like other stuff too, like my friends and sports

and having a normal teenage life.

Still it's not an opportunity that comes along every day.

[scoffs] I know. Mom and Dad say it's up to me

but I'm not sure what to do.

You'll figure it out. Just follow your heart.

[chuckles] You're right.

Thanks, Teresa.

Si! That's what I've been telling you.

Mija, you've learned my lesson well.

Gracias, Abuela.

Mm!

Now that we've followed our hearts,

what do you say about following our stomachs?

Yes. Should we finish those sopapillas?

Let's do it.

[both grunt, laugh]

-Yeah! -Whoo!

[upbeat music]

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