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Okay. So, pretend I'm a guest.

Show me your best front desk voice.

Good morning, welcome to Las Colinas!

That was perfect

if this was a Best Western.

When we open in two days,

you have to greet every guest like they're the most important person in the room.

That means giving them your full, undivided...

Mariana?

Oh.

[in Spanish] Well, well...

Julia and her friend.

We're headed to the pool.

Julia's going to help me run lines for the superhero movie.

I told you about the superhero movie, right?

Yes. Yes, you told me.

I know it sounds sexy but we're keeping it PG.

-PG-13. -That's right.

[chuckles]

Julia can't.

Why not?

I need you for a work thing.

We ran out of pink paint for the Window to the Sea

and the supplier delayed our order.

So, bummer.

[chuckles] I'm really sorry, but...

you have to come with Memo and I to Chilpancingo

to sort it out.

[Octavio] Okay.

Well, find me when you get back?

Maybe we can grab dinner or...

try the famous

mango margaritas.

Maybe, maybe.

It is a long drive though, so...

maybe not. [chuckles]

Okay, well, have fun in Chilpancingo.

Peanut?

[chuckles]

[spits]

You know what this reminds me of?

It's going to be another story, isn't it?

The last time we took a road trip, back in '86...

It was a month before Memo and Lorena's baby was due

and I wanted to do something big before all our lives changed.

But Memo was so deep in baby prep mode

that he kept canceling our plans...

[in English] Máximo, I'm sorry. I can't have dinner with you tonight.

Lorena and I have Lamaze class.

I'm skipping game night.

Baby CPR class.

Oh...

This is why I need the class. [chuckles]

Oh, I'm sorry. You'll have to go to the luchas without me.

Lorena really needs a snack.

That's a snack?

You're right. This is not enough. [sighs]

I'm coming, baby!

[Julia, in Spanish] Ahh, right...

That's when you came up with a plan

Memo couldn't back out of.

[in English] I got us four tickets to the World Cup.

-Oh, we're going to the World Cup! -[squeals, gasps]

That's right.

We're taking you to Monterrey to watch Mexico destroy West Germany in person!

Ah, I can't believe it. [gasps]

I think this is the single greatest thing that has ever happened to us. [chuckles]

Except for the baby, of course. [chuckles]

Uh, baby's not here yet.

But Miss Universe is only a few weeks away. Are you sure we can leave the hotel?

The whole country shuts down for the game.

-[chuckles] -Plus... he's the boss.

[squealing]

You hear that, Las Colinas? I'm going to the World Cup!

-Yes! [chuckles] -[laughing]

Wait, he does know that's not a real window, right?

It's all right. Let him have this.

Now all we have to do is get there!

Oh. Don't worry. I'm on it.

[sighs]

Chad!

You've been out there for an hour! Is everything all right?

[Chad] Just thinking about octopuses.

Huh?

Do you know the female devours the male after they mate?

Yeah.

Any of the carcass she doesn't eat, she just leaves behind for the waves to take.

You're taking this break-up pretty hard, huh?

Gloria was by the far the coolest girl I've ever been with.

I loved Gloria more than I've ever loved any woman.

I mean, we did date for five years and were engaged but, okay.

Well, it seems like you're gonna be out here for a while!

Um...

[shouting] Do you think I could maybe borrow your car?

Sure, just don't touch the scrunchie in the cup holder!

I like to put it on my wrist sometimes and hold my own hand pretending it's hers.

Okay! I guess I'm going in!

Thank you.

Gloria!

Gloria!

Glori...

[Sara] "Where is the library?"

"Hey. I would like to buy some blue jeans."

"I drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry."

[knocks on door, door opens]

[in Spanish, singsongy] Look what I got you!

They were selling these down at the market.

They're not official,

but if you don't mind that it says

"Maxico,"

I thought you could wear it for the game.

Thanks, Mom, but I don't have time to watch some game.

-I have to study. -Some game?

This is only the second time in history

that Mexico has gotten this far.

I even made ice cream bars.

Green, white and red ones.

-They're soccer bars! -Mom!

I'm serious! I have to practice my English before I leave for NYU.

Oh, baby.

Surely, you can take a break for one day.

You have two months before you leave.

Exactly.

I only have two months.

And if I want to survive in the States,

I need to learn these essential English phrases.

For example: - Mmm...

[in English] ..."The cowboy ate hot dogs."

[sighs]

[in Spanish] What if there was a way to practice

and have some fun?

I know! Why don't we speak only in English

-during the game. -[groans]

Oh, come on!

[in English] Our goal will be a good time.

[in Spanish] Not bad!

Mmm.

Okay.

Let's do it.

I guess I could stop for an hour.

And it will...

[in English] ...kill two birds in one bush.

[Older Máximo] While Sara was warming up to my mom's idea,

Dulce was implementing some ideas of her own.

[in English] And that is how, like him or hate him, Stalin got the job done.

Now, you may be wondering what happened to your chairs.

Sitting is for the weak.

And I will not have any weak workers in my ranks.

As you know, Don Máximo has taken a couple of personal days,

which frankly seems like an abuse of power.

But he left me in charge.

And I will not fail this assignment.

She's awfully dramatic.

-I... [gasps] -[Dulce] Diane!

Is there something that you would like to say?

Oh, darling. That's sweet of you to ask.

But now that I'm pageant consultant,

you can think of me as just one of the crew. Carry on.

Oh, but I insist.

Clearly whatever you had to whisper to Héctor was of the utmost importance.

Enlighten us.

Well, I was just remarking that this is a slightly different energy

than I've seen from you before.

Don't you think you're being a little bit of a silly goose?

[chuckles]

A silly goose, remember? Our whole coffee and goose thing?

That was a whole other me ago.

Moving on.

I see many of you have requested the day off tomorrow to watch the game.

And I am delighted to report that I will not be granting your request.

-[staff gasping] -Oh.

Despite public opinion, the World Cup is not a holiday.

-Mmm, but... -Bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu...

What's that, Beto? You sad about your little game?

You won't get to see the ball go like this.

Ding, ding, ding, ding.

Tomorrow, be ready to give our guests the best possible service

or heads will roll...

-Now... -When did she get so scary?

We have to do something.

I love you, reina mía.

Pero I can't talk to you right now.

[scoffs]

[in Spanish] Thank you.

Oh, Julia!

You're coming with us?

Yes. You seem surprised.

I thought you "desperately needed" me.

Julia and I were just reminiscing

about our trip to

the World Cup.

[chuckles]

-Si. -Oh yeah, I was so excited.

-Yes. -I remember loading up Chad's car.

Right here. In this exact same spot.

-Yes. Here. -[chuckles]

My love, are you sure you're okay with this trip?

Of course! At this point,

I'm just as big a football fan as you are.

-[chuckles] -Ay. [chuckles]

The baby isn't coming for like, forever.

Forever? Yesterday I could see both of the baby's hands trying to get out.

It was like Poltergeist.

It is a 20 hour drive.

What if you have to pee?

I'll squat on the side of the road.

-[groans] -Don't worry about me.

I'm good.

Look! The baby's driving!

Oh no, my love! Both hands!

Both hands! No, both hands!

-No, your belly's got this! -No, no, no, no!

My love! No, no, my love!

[Máximo] Okay, serious question:

Would you rather

sit through three hours of Chad playing the pan flute?

Or listen to Paco complain about his wife for three hours?

Paco.

[laughing]

Awww.

Look at them sleeping.

So innocent.

Yeah, a couple of little angels.

[both laugh]

My face feels kind of sticky.

I don't know, but

you do smell like a pine forest...

[sniffs]

I still can't believe we're going to the World Cup.

[chuckles]

Last time Mexico hosted, we were only seven.

Do you remember when we'd play soccer in the street

and called the game as if we were the players?

Here comes Memo Reyes for Mexico.

Máximo "Curly Hair" Gallardo up the pitch.

Máximo with the shot!

And it's up...

right through Mrs. Portillo's glass window!

GOAL!

I've never run faster than when

she chased us with that broom. [chuckles]

That woman was scary!

[chuckling]

I'm really glad you came.

Did you think I wouldn't?

I don't know,

you've just been busy lately.

And with

everything about to change...

I wouldn't miss this for the world.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

[Older Máximo] While Memo and I were getting some much needed bonding time,

at home, things were not going quite as smoothly.

[Esteban] Look, the pregame started!

I love Carlos Hermosillo!

-Esteban. -Hmm?

[in English] Remember, English today.

Oh, yes. Sure. I love Charles Beautiful.

See? Learning. Now, you, go.

Fine.

-Would you like chips? -Oh.

[Nora] Better for the heart.

Ah, mmm, yummy.

I love "ensalad." [chuckles]

In English, it's just "salad."

[mouthing] "Just salad."

May the Force be with you.

[in Spanish] She only knows English from American movies.

She's saying she's excited to crush Germany.

[in English] In English.

-Mom, how does this help? -Mmm?

I know, I know, I know.

Let's say our favorite, um... soccer positions.

I'll start. I like the doorman.

I think you mean

-"goalie." -Mmm.

That's the one that don't... don't let the... Don't let them...

-[in Spanish] ...score a goal? -No, Mom, it's actually

-that's... -[in English] English.

[sighs] No, Mom.

That's "score a goal."

No, Sara. It's "estop" a goal.

Mmm? I love "minefielder."

Are you trying to say, "midfielder?"

[both] Mmm.

[in Spanish] I knew this was a bad idea.

-English! -[in English] English.

-Stop. -No, "estop."

-Stop in the name of love. -[groans]

[in Spanish] Now she's doing songs.

-[in English] English. -No!

[in Spanish] No, no more English! Thank you very much!

All I wanted to do today was study,

but instead I'm wasting time

teaching you all English! [groans]

[in English] We're gonna need a bigger boat.

[in Spanish] I think we're only 30 miles from Monterrey.

But we might have to go around this weird lake

in the middle of the interstate...

Oh wait,

that's a coffee stain.

-We're good. -[laughs]

MÁXIMO, STOP!

[Memo exclaims]

What?! What's wrong?

-Oh, no! Did I hit something? -[gasps]

Did I hit a person?

No, look,

a burrito stand!

We have to stop.

We ran out of snacks three hours ago

because Lolo ate all of them.

And some lifesavers she found on the floor.

I'm eating for two.

And baby wants a burrito!

I think we should stick to the plan and keep going.

The game starts soon,

and they might sell out of noisemakers early.

What kind of fans would we be without the:

[imitates noisemaker]

[groans]

Máximo, trust me:

you do not want to mess with Lorena's pregnancy cravings.

She sleeps with a jalapeño in each hand...

C'mon, let's go.

-C'mon, just for a bit. -[sighs]

My love, please don't eat spicy food.

You know what happened last time.

Hey, hey! Don't run! Slow down!

[in English] Oh, look.

Adorable little Mexican fans.

[in German] Hello! Good day!

[in English] But we beat them to the burritos because we love to be punctual

and follow the rules while we eat Wiener schnitzel.

[laughing]

[Julia] Hold on. Hold on.

Those Germans are way more German than I remember.

[Older Máximo sighs] Fine, we'll do it the boring way.

[in English] Surprised to see you here.

Shouldn't you be saving room for all the dirt you're going to eat later?

You know, when we crush you into the ground.

[laughs]

Let's hope your soccer skills are better than your insults,

because your shots couldn't hit the broad side of the Berlin Wall.

[gasping]

Oh, you're...

Oh, we didn't realize you're with child.

-Would you like to go ahead of us? -That would be great.

[in Spanish] We'll take four waters, four burritos...

[in English] Uh, hold on.

Just because I'm pregnant, you're gonna stop talking trash?

My love. [laughs]

Maybe we shouldn't provoke the tall, blonde people with muscles. Hmm?

[chuckles]

You're probably right.

We'll let our team do the talking,

because every time you try to score, Pablo Larios will block it.

[Germans gasping]

[chuckles]

Sorry. She just has that mom strength.

This was a rental.

I told you to get the insurance.

-[speaking German] -The insurance.

[in Spanish] I think it's time to go.

[clamoring]

[engine starts]

-[engine sputters] -[Memo] Ay, no!

[laughing]

-[Germans speak indistinctly] -Oh no the tire!

[Memo] The tire?!

-[laughing continues] -[tire hissing]

Guys, I said all of the chairs have to be at a 45-degree angle.

Is someone messing with me right now? Am I on Candid Camera?

Excuse me. I'd like to speak to the Head of Operations.

-[chuckles] Yes, that's me. -Oh, great.

Could you explain to me how you find it acceptable

that there are no TVs at the bar during the World Cup?

The game starts soon and my buddies and I came here to watch Mexico play...

[chuckles]

-...in Mexico. -[chuckles, stammers]

We don't usually have TVs at the bar.

If you'd like, I can set up the game in your room.

This is what I get for picking the number-two resort.

El Alma has TVs everywhere.

[Héctor] Sorry, sir.

But our temporary Head of Operations has insisted

that there be absolutely no enjoyment of the World Cup today.

It is not a holiday.

-Right, jefa? -Mmm. [inhales sharply]

[Older Máximo, in Spanish] Realizing her harsh stance

had begun to anger the guests

Dulce had no choice but to...

[in English] Don't worry, sir. I promise to rectify this problem immediately.

Nice work, Alan.

Your complimentary margaritas as promised.

And I believe there was also talk of a shrimp cocktail.

Fine.

-[speaks Spanish] -[vehicle passing]

[Julia babbles]

I bet the national anthem's already started.

Lorena, stick out your thumb.

Maybe someone will take pity on a pregnant hitchhiker.

Do we really want to risk

my wife and future child riding

to Monterrey with a serial killer?

Depends how fast he drives.

My love, you need to calm down.

How?! We're stranded in the middle of nowhere!

We can't use the spare tire

because it also has a nail in it!

Thanks, Chad!

And now we're missing the start of the game!

At least we're not stranded without food.

We never got our burritos, by the way, so...

carne a sad a burritos for everyone?

We never should have stopped in the first place!

And why'd you have to antagonize the Germans?

Was that really necessary?

We get it, you don't want anyone treating you differently

because you're pregnant!

But you are pregnant! So stop fighting it!

Hey, hey, Máximo!

This was supposed to be a perfect,

once-in-a-lifetime experience,

and now we'll be lucky to get there for the second half!

I hate to say it,

but maybe we should focus on getting home.

Of course you want to bail.

You bail on everything these days!

[whispering] Máximo, what has gotten into you?

Look, you guys want to go home?

Then go home.

You can hitchhike.

I saw a tire shop a couple miles back.

I'm making it to the game...

[Older Julia] You were so stubborn that day!

Okay,

so maybe,

maybe that wasn't my finest moment...

But we were basically kids.

I've grown up a lot since then.

And look,

this time we made it to our destination

-without any hiccups. -[sighs]

What do you mean there's no flamingo paint?

We're actually out of the base red

we use to mix all our pinks.

It took a lot to paint your hotel.

Next shipment's due in a few weeks.

A few weeks?!

We can't wait a few weeks!

We open in two days!

And The Window to the Sea isn't done yet!

Sorry, but we import it specially from Germany.

It's always the Germans.

I can't believe this.

I've been trying to restore the hotel

to exactly how it was in the '80s

-and now it'll be ruined! -Máximo.

Everything is ruined!

It's just paint.

It's not just paint. It's...

What?

What is it?

Why are you so obsessed with recreating the past?

Because...

Because I'm doing it for you!

The hotel, the paint...

everything.

Everything has been for you.

[sighs]

I thought if I could turn back time, maybe...

you'd remember how you felt about me all those years ago.

But instead, it's starting to feel like

you don't care about this project at all.

-Excuse me? -Admit it,

you've never taken this seriously.

You've barely been around the past six months

and now that you are here,

you've brought some "boy toy" to rub in my face.

[chuckles]

I brought Octavio to help you.

I've put off multiple

MULTIPLE projects of mine to help you.

You're not the only one who cares about Las Colinas!

And are you really so naive to think that after all these years,

you could just buy a hotel, slap on some pink paint,

and it would solve all our problems?

Well, I was also thinking about putting some really cool flowers by the...

You haven't grown up nearly as much as you think.

You're still the same Máximo you've always been.

No. Julia!

I take it we didn't get the paint?

[grunts]

Just drive.

[exhales deeply]

So...

back to the story?

[door opens]

[door closes]

[Nora] Sara.

We were only trying to help. Why'd you storm out like that?

Because I can't do this, Mom!

Okay, I'll tell Doña Rosita no more movie quotes.

She keeps talking about "phoning home,"

but we are home.

-She's confusing me too. -No!

I'm talking about NYU.

When I first applied, I never thought I'd actually get in,

or that you'd let me go. But...

now that it's happening,

it's all just...

it's... too much.

But... it was your dream.

You were so excited.

Yeah,

until I realized all my classes

will be in a language I barely speak.

And the one person who was supposed to help me

decided to go study poetry at Vassar!

Since when does Aída care about poetry, Mom?

She's never written me a poem!

You're all doing so much

to give me this opportunity...

what if I fail? Hmm?

Look...

I...

I never had the option

to go to college like you.

And I've certainly never left Mexico,

so I can't know exactly how you feel.

But what I do know

is that

in the past few years

you've been through a lot!

And at every turn, you've proven

that nothing can hold you back.

Not even me.

You really think I can do it?

[chuckles]

I think you can do anything.

Anything at all.

Except maybe learn all of English in a day.

No one can do that.

[Sara chuckles]

[sighs]

Then...

will you come with me

to help me move in?

I may be tough, but

sometimes I still need my mom.

You want me to come to New York?

Yes!

You did just say you've never left the country.

Maybe this is your chance.

It would be fun... [chuckles, sniffles]

I could stay for a few weeks even.

-We could be roommates! -Okay...

I'm not that scared.

I was thinking more like

two... three days.

How about five days?

-We'll see. -[chuckles]

-[speaks Spanish] -[sighs]

Thank you.

[in English] Thank you.

Welcome. You're wel... [stammers] You're welcome.

-[chuckles] -[giggles]

[Older Máximo] ...As my dear mom and sister shared a hearty laugh,

it was a reminder

that sometimes you get in arguments

with the people you love the most...

Well, that story didn't help.

I can't believe this!

I spent the last six months working to get Julia back

and I threw it all away in one car ride.

Did I just ruin everything?

That all depends on your perspective.

Remember how things ended that day in '86?

Because I do.

[grunts]

Oh wow...

you already got the tire.

I would have caught up sooner, but

I made friends with a lizard.

-Here. Let me help. -Memo, wait...

C'mon, if we tag team it,

we can still make it to the game.

No, Memo.

I've had a long walk to think and cool off.

Lately, it's like every time we try to hang out,

you have to cancel for some baby-related reason.

And I'm happy for you.

But I'm just worried that when the baby comes,

we'll hardly see each other.

I don't want to lose my best friend.

I get it. [chuckles]

I'm scared, too.

That's why I'm over-preparing for the baby.

While Lorena, who I thought was ready,

is suddenly in denial about the whole thing

now that it's about to be real.

She had the baby drive the car!

I know!

It's like

she can't admit

that things will be different.

But they will be different.

We're not those

young, naive kids who first walked into Las Colinas.

Sometimes I miss those days.

Me too.

But the one thing I know for sure

you will always be in my kid's life...

because Lorena and I want you to be the godfather.

-Really? -[chuckles]

-I'd be honored. -[laughing]

You've got the lizard in your pocket, don't you?

His name's Mojito.

-[groans] -[Memo laughs]

C'mon, let's go.

It's getting late.

Hey, can I have the day off tomorrow

or do I have to come in?

[both laughing]

[Older Memo] But while you and I had a lot to process that day...

Lorena's realization came a little easier.

Everything's going to be different, isn't it?

Yeah.

Everything.

Aw.

-You gonna finish that? -Yes.

-Hey, I want it! -No.

-You already have one. -But this one's for...

Your tiny, little baby!

This is really good. Too much cheese, but really good.

[Older Memo] By the time we got back to the car,

we knew we were never going to make it to the game.

So we tried to tune in on the way home.

[announcer] And that's the end of extra time.

It's zero zero and we're going into penalty kicks.

[radio distorting, static]

NO! No, no, no, no, no, no!

-[groans] Fix it! -I'm trying!

[Older Memo] While we were having trouble tuning into the game...

the staff had finally found a way.

[announcer] And it's time for the final penalty shootout here in Monterrey!

[in English] Hey. Why is Lupe folding towels outside?

Are you all watching the game?

Please, we're in the final kicks.

You must have a heart somewhere in there

deep, deep,

pero deep down.

[guests, staff cheering]

[Older Memo, in Spanish] Seeing how far her staff would go

to watch this historic game,

Dulce finally realized how much this meant to them.

[in English] Fine. Watch your penalty shots.

-But then it's back to work. -Yes! Thank you.

Thank you. You're the best boss ever.

-[exclaims] -Oh.

[announcer, in Spanish] This could be it. Littbarski takes the kick, and...

WEST GERMANY WINS!!!!!

[in English] Oh, what happened? We were so close.

Dulce jinxed us!

-We would have won until she sat down. -Thanks a lot, Dulce.

[grunts]

[Older Memo, in Spanish] While we had technically missed the ending,

we didn't know it yet.

[Lorena] I'm sorry I ruined this for you guys.

[Memo] I don't know what to do!

It's Klaus Allofs kicking the

first penalty for Germany.

Pablo Larios in the net.

We hear the whistle,

the kick is up, and...

-Larios makes the save! -[laughs]

Mexico's Manuel Negrete gears up for the kick

Schumacher readies himself.

Negrete kicks!

The ball hits the net!

The crowd goes wild!

[cheering]

[noisemaker honks]

Hey! Wait a minute!

It's all or nothing for our beloved golden boy

Hugo Sanchez!

He lines up the shot, and...

I don't believe it!

For the first time in history,

Mexico moves on to the semi-finals!

[cheering] México!

Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! Let's go, Mexico!

-[horn honking] -[cheering continues]

[Older Máximo] Memo,

I'm glad you helped me finish the story,

but I'm still not getting your point.

I don't mean to be a backseat storyteller,

but I usually make a clearer thematic connection

between the past and the present.

It's called subtext.

But I guess I'll spell it out for you.

Mexico may have lost that day,

but it always felt like a win to us,

because we were together.

Mmm.

It might seem hopeless with Julia,

but you never know how things will play out...

I don't know, Memo. I'm no Octavio,

and Julia is furious with me.

[sighs]

Is he... checking out?

[gasps]

[in English] Thank you for staying at Las Colinas.

-We hope you enjoyed your st... -Not now, Mariana.

[in Spanish] You're leaving?

I posted some photos of me by the pool.

They already have 2 million likes.

You're welcome.

Wait, wait, wait.

What about Julia?

[sighs]

I'll tell you something...

I've never seen her more frustrated

than when she was talking about your fight.

Based on all the telenovelas I've done,

that can only mean one thing:

she's still in love with you.

And if there's one rule I live by as an actor

it's to never go for roles I know I won't get.

Good luck.