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Remember, Amanda, snappy, confident, and relatable.

We are going viral.

No problemo, baby.

We're going live in three, two, one.

Hey, Stans.

It's your girl, Amanda.

Outfit check for my very first gala.

What do we think?

Can you believe it?

The theme is enchanted garden. Oooh.

So comment below if you think I'm gonna slay that carpet.

And don't forget to accessorize, babes.

And that's me.

What?

Amanda, you forgot to say Levreaux.

Ugh, whatever.

No, no, no, no, no.

- Whoops. - No, no, no.

It's broken. Janelle...

- Do you have your phone? Okay. - Yes.

Please set it on the tripod.

Stop drinking.

Amanda, please.

I don't pay you to be my nanny.

I pay you to make me look good on Sosh.

Precisely my point. Your brand is "Elevated Y.A.",

not "Drunk Influencer."

Let's do a rehearsal, okay? Levreaux.

- Levreaux. - Levreaux.

Oh, one more thing, Stans,

never, ever leave your house without your Levreaux.

And that's m...

Okay. It's okay.

Janelle, you're like a mosquito.

I can fix this. I can fix this.

Janelle, Janelle, do we have a backup dress?

Okay, on that. O-onto that. Vamos, vamos.

Okay, um, I can fix this.

Uh, hair and makeup?

Let's bring them back in.

Okay. I can fix this.

I can fix this.

Wait.

Are we live?

♪ I wanna do it how I wanna do things ♪

♪ I make the rules and I don't care what you say ♪

♪ I am the Santa from the ghetto hey hey ♪

♪ My way, my way ♪

♪ Heyy, heyy, heyy, heyy, heyy, heyy ♪

I'm home.

Your quince años are going to be

espectaculares, Dani.

Hola, ma.

It was great. Yeah.

Yeah. Amanda just... put it all out there.

I knew it.

Just like your abuela

you always find a way to shine through no matter what.

Yeah, with so much sparkle,

she's gonna blow up on the internet.

I am so proud of you, nena.

Issa, Dani chose her dress.

Encerio?

We're going to have such a

beautiful celebration together.

Let me know when the lawyer gets back about the hearing.

Okay, ma. Love you.

- Love you too. Bye. - Bye.

- What? - You lied to mama.

It was a disaster, Dani. I couldn't tell her.

She has so much on her plate already.

If you're out of a job, we won't be able to pay

the immigration lawyer, and if we can't pay the lawyer,

then mama will never come home.

I'll figure it out, Dani. I always do.

Issa.

It's a meme.

It's gone viral.

What?

I can fix this. I can fix this.

I can fix this.

- Oh, no. - I can fix this.

I'll make calls. I'll make calls and I'll,

and I'll have a line-up of-of clients in no time.

Yeah, to replace the 11 clients, it took you two years

to get there, who you're gonna lose overnight?

Dani, listen to me. I know this is a huge setback.

But mama is right.

We have generations

of chispa in our blood.

I can fix this!

Well, at least you've got a catch-phrase.

My packages are completely bespoke,

down to custom content calendars,

video filters I create myself.

You're "I can fix this."

- Oh. - Right?

You heard about that.

Okay.

Thanks for taking my call.

Yes. And I can help turn your fan base into a community.

Hello?

Shifting your corporate image will

open you up to a brand new clientele.

It's just not the right time for us.

- Okay. - Thank you, though.

No problem.

Thank you for taking my call.

Hey, Squinc. How did it go?

Coach Reg recommended me for Dance Attack.

I need to make a video for tryouts.

Increíble! I'll help.

I don't really think I wanna do it or have my quinceañera.

You love dance.

You've been waiting for your quince all year.

Yeah, but they both cost money.

Listen, Dani, I spilt the milk,

I'll clean it up.

There is no way I'm letting you give up on the things you love.

Yeah, but I love my mom more.

She'll be with us in no time.

Look, why don't we go to the park

and see if you change your mind?

And we can both use some serious chispa.

I'll make you your favorite food when we're back.

- Enchiladas. - With mole?

With mole. Come on.

This move could be a lifeline

for Papyrus Park Publishing.

By specializing in Big Pharma,

IT guides, and technical books,

we'd be guaranteed new business

for the first time since Q2 of last year.

So, you just turn out manuals now?

No more actual authors?

We still have our established names.

But, no, we would not take on any new indie authors.

A factory for Big Pharma.

Edna would have loved that.

Edna's not around anywhere, Frank.

We're in crisis mode, and Leo's idea is going to work.

We have to face facts. Our sales dropped 19.7% in one quarter.

That's every small publisher's worst nightmare.

We have an opportunity to pitch ZQE Tech,

which could lead to huge ventures.

But we have to vote.

I know it's soon,

considering Edna's been gone a month.

But I know if my grandmother was here, she would

Oh!

Uh, I'm sorry...

Whoa!

- What the heck? - Come on.

I tried to stop her, Theo.

I'll be right back.

Frank thought Camila should stay with the lawyer

until things settled, but he won't keep her another day,

and the sixth dog-sitter just quit.

She was in the list of heirlooms.

I thought Gram left her to her doorman.

I never thought she'd leave her to me.

You go that way.

♪ Who may rule the world? ♪

♪ I'll come to get this for you and me now ♪

♪ Rule the world ♪

♪ Just follow my link I've got this moving ♪

♪ Ditch him, if he can't hold us ♪

♪ Shake it, everything they told us ♪

♪ Both is ours, I don't care who knows ♪

♪ Nothing's gonna stop... ♪

Okay.

Eh!

Oh.

Hey. Hi.

Careful! She can be vicious.

Pat?

Good girl.

Yeah, really vicious.

Wow.

Suits you.

Hey, tranquila.

- Ven aquí. - Sorry.

- What are you saying to her? - Come here.

No, not you. Her.

- Oh, of course. - Yeah.

I had no idea Camila knew Spanish.

Uh...

Would you happen to be interested in dog-sitting

for a few hours?

It's sort of an emergency.

- You don't even know me. - I'm Theo. This is Camila.

I'm Issa, and I could be insane.

- Yeah, completely loca. - My sister, Dani.

- Hi. - Hi.

Look, I'm at my wits' end

and have to convince a room full of people

to make a very important decision.

And I'm not really sure I know what I'm doing,

but I have to pretend I do, otherwise

it's all gonna blow up in my face.

Besides, Camila is somewhat loca herself.

I think she'll get along fine.

I'm not a dog-sitter. Sorry.

W-wait. Two hundred dollars, three hours.

- Three hundred. - Deal.

Deal.

Drop her off here after 6:00.

- Thank you. Oh. Thank you. - Yeah, okay.

- Thank you. - Okay.

♪ Everybody's watching everybody's... ♪

She's so cute. Look what she's doing here.

- Ohh... - Dani, hold it. Come...

♪ I don't really care what they think, I wanna say ♪

Camila, sit.

Good girl.

Why does Camila know Spanish?

Suit guy clearly doesn't speak a word.

Oh, wow.

Theo's like royalty.

Apparently, his mom was a movie star.

Cute, rich, and famous.

- Cool. - Whatever.

Those words are usually like magnets for you.

Oh, how sad.

Both his parents died

in a car crash when he was six.

"The Hermit of Fifth Avenue."

Huh? Like a shut-in?

Maybe he's a double agent from Canada.

Or maybe he turns into an ogre at night.

Oh, don't worry, Camila.

Ogres don't like dogs.

- That's it. - What?

Camila...

When the going gets tough...

The rough get going.

Camila, we need to go see your dad.

♪ You can find me where the bosses be ♪

♪ In the higher suits ♪

♪ Where we running things, running things ♪

Going up.

♪ Where the bosses be ♪

♪ In the higher suits ♪

♪ Where we're running things, running things ♪

Penthouse.

Come on. Good girl.

Ah, the locas survived each other.

Livin' la vida. Right, Camilita?

I appreciate it. This rascal got me into

enough trouble for one day.

- Yes. - Yes, what?

- I'll take the job. - I didn't...

Listen, you have a lot on your plate at Papyrus Park.

Which, hijole, has published some of my favorite authors.

But like all publishing houses,

you are struggling with increased paper costs,

AI, corporate takeovers, and as recently appointed CEO,

you won't have time to take care of your dog.

- You did your homework. - It's called online stalking.

Don't believe everything you read.

But it's true, isn't it?

You have a lot of responsibility

now that your grandmother left you her dog.

And you're down one briefcase.

Camila! Ugh...

And it looks like you still have some boxes to unpack.

You said you're not a dog sitter.

Let's just say I hit a fork in the road,

and I am now expanding my career opportunities.

You can call me a dog chaperona.

- A dog chaperone? - Sounds better than sitter.

- Look, I really don't think... - And I can teach her

not to pee on your floor.

Shall we say tomorrow? 8:00 a.m.?

- For the elevator. - Oh.

What? I fed you already.

I don't know what you're saying.

Ahh...

I can fix this. I can fix this.

Nathan, I need you to call this dog sitter I just hired.

I changed my...

Camila, those are my Pietrogamos!

- Morning. - Good, you're here.

I'm minus a pair of shoes and two ties.

Whoa, is this monthly?

Weekly wages will be transferred every second Friday.

- Weekly? - Sign this.

What is it, an NDA?

I take my privacy very seriously.

Something you may not know too much about.

Issa Morgado, one of 2024's top social media managing wonders

until her catastrophic fall from grace.

I can fix this!

Huh. You did your homework.

I can online stalk too.

I almost called you last night to cancel.

What does my phenomenal screw up on social media

have to do with taking care of Camila?

Just so we're clear,

I want nothing to do with social media.

I don't do it. I don't want to appear in it.

I don't like or subscribe.

- End of story. - Okay. Why?

Well, because it's superfluous, petty, and judgmental.

It's like humanity in its most degrading expression.

Wow, that's harsh.

I speak from experience.

Sorry if I offend your livelihood.

You have nothing to worry about.

Right now, my livelihood

is as dog chaperona.

Camila's itinerary. It's ridiculous, I know.

But my grandmother wanted it, so please follow.

"Spa, reiki, play dates, photo shoot?"

Camila has more of a social life

than me and my sister put together.

The only reason I agreed to this arrangement

is because my grandmother loved Camila.

Well, that and the fact that Camila practically

made my office implode and is going through my closet

at an astonishing rate.

But mostly, it's for Edna.

I clearly cannot give this dog what it needs.

So if you can, then I can go do my job and save my company.

I can do that.

And you never know, Camila might end up loving you by then.

You'll need to make an appointment at the vet.

Camila's not eating.

Wh...

Bye.

Avioncito!

Vroom, vroom, vroom!

Come on, Camila, you have to eat.

Do I offend your royal highness?

Oh, I love it.

The human actually tried to feed me dog food.

Not going to happen.

Dani and mama are going to love this.

Oh!

Theo used to smile a lot more back in the day, didn't he?

Mexico?

Camilita, you're Mexican?

No wonder you're such a drama queen.

You have telenovela in your blood.

Oh, Levreaux?

Look at you. Fancy.

How about some fresh air, hm?

Oye, Camila...

Camila, I really need this job

to get my family back together. Okay?

Familia, like you and Edna.

That's why you're so vicious, isn't it?

Sad dog, fierce bite.

That's you.

I know you miss Edna.

Life goes on.

Soon, you'll find your chispa, Camilita.

Chispa, yes?

The yapping tornado is back.

I'm Issa, Camila's chaperone.

Oh, you seem to be on her good side.

I hope so.

Okay, well, let me give you the tour.

Wait until you see the massage area.

The masseuse is from Austria.

- Oh. - Cute Dachsie...

GretaQ?!

I've been following you forever.

Thanks for the support.

Your posts on Hypatia are like nuggets of pure gold.

The way you incorporate this fourth century philosopher

who was eons ahead of her time into modern day life

is so insightful.

And she's still relevant and very under appreciated.

- Yeah. - I haven't seen you here before.

Oh, I'm Issa. This is Camila.

Oh, well, this is Bob.

Nice meeting you, Issa and Camila.

Um, guess we'll see you around.

- See you around. - Bye, August.

Bye, Greta.

That woman is like an explosion of brand provocation

in every one of her posts.

- Yeah, she's pretty awesome. - Yeah.

- All right, so... - So...

- We have doggie yoga. - Okay.

- A doggie bar. - Okay.

On Fridays, we have psychic

readings with Madame Morgana,

and we have personal trainers for the dogs.

But don't even bother, Camila's already been banned.

So I would suggest you just wait around

for the next doggie yoga class.

Doggie chill. Just what the doctor ordered.

Okay.

Now, Miss Camila,

there will be no snapping,

or you will have Merlin the slobbering St. Bernard

as your play buddy. Okay?

All right, good luck.

Yeah.

Hey, Camila...

We need to create your own filter.

Or maybe something sparkly...

Slo-mo. Okay.

Now we need to find your voice, Camila.

Esta. Perfect!

Otra vez!

Fighting over the bear again!

That's it.

Your own telenovela!

Got a minute?

So, Big Pharma and manuals?

Yeah...

I was just wondering how long, uh,

have you and Wanda been planning this little bombshell?

Since it was clear Gram wouldn't be coming home

from the hospital and I'd have to make decisions.

You really think this is the answer?

Frank, I am now responsible for the survival of this company.

At what cost?

Losing it's heart and soul?

What I'm proposing will keep his heart beating.

Sometimes that's not enough. Edna knew that.

I don't know how to keep this company alive without

cutting a deal that gram would hate.

I know.

I just don't see any other way.

Okay, listen

regardless of which way we go,

I think we should postpone the vote

until after the shareholder's reception.

I'm not sure we should even be holding the reception, Frank.

We're already drowning as it is.

Theo, it's not only professional protocol

it's also about reassuring our shareholders

that Papyrus Park is headed in the right direction.

I think getting us into the black would be very reassuring.

It's also about honoring Edna.

She loved these cocktail receptions,

the mingling, the conversation...

Making even the most novice authors feel like

what they were saying mattered.

So why don't we just put her panache

back in the limelight just one last time?

How am I supposed to argue with that?

You're not.

You've got this, Theo.

Papyrus front desk.

Any calls from the dog chaperone?

Ah, no, Mr. Garrison.

- Nothing? - Nope.

Abu's recipe.

Sí!

Sorry, it'll just take a minute.

What happened here?

And who's Abu?

You're not the only one who had an amazing grandmother.

Abu was someone who always found the chispa in life.

- Chispa? - Sparkle.

Well, I find it ridiculous to feed a dog human food,

but I'm glad you got Camila to eat.

Camila was just sad

and... sadness starts at the stomach.

Is that a medical fact?

Yeah, just call me Dr. Morgado.

Excuse me.

You know when I was little and everything felt like too much

I would just stop eating.

But then Abu would make me tamales de cochinita.

And I don't know if it was her or the tamales

I would always feel better.

Would you like some soup?

Oh, I'm not saying you're sad.

Although you have every reason to be.

Given everything you've been through.

Really, it's just chicken soup.

For humans, too.

No, no, I...

I always order fettuccini.

What I meant was I always order in.

- Today's fettuccini. - Fettuccini.

Yum.

Well, thank you... for getting her to eat.

Of course.

What's so funny?

Otra vez!

Fighting over the bear.

Oh, my gosh! Aztec princess?

Turns out Camila is Mexican like me.

Oh. Okay. Well, I love the concept.

It's like a doggie soap opera.

A dogganovella.

Hmm...

Why haven't I seen these on Sosh?

Oh, I have them as private on my stories.

Only my mom and my sister could see them.

- Now you. - Why?

They would totally go viral.

Oh, my boss would freak.

Oh, okay.

- That's my sister. Dani. - Oh.

- What's es-quinc-la? - Esquincla.

Oh, Esquincla.

Yeah. You know those hairless Mexican dogs?

- Mhm-hm. - Danny was a bald baby.

Oh, okay Well, y'all are cute.

But uh, the dogganovellas definitely take the prize.

Speaking of which...

- Look at this. - A dog social media contest?

Mm-hmm. With your experience, Camilla could totally win.

You even have a catchphrase.

I can fix this.

Don't worry.

Nobody remembers the context.

- Liar. - You're right.

Uh, live streaming and aspiring artist

barfing all over herself on camera is pretty memorable.

But the point is, you're good

and Camila is a character.

I would have to go public.

My boss would never agree.

Does the sexy hermit have to know?

I don't know about the sexy part.

- Oh, please. - Fine.

He's a little hot.

But he's super paranoid about his privacy.

I signed an NDA.

Okay, besides social media and I are kaput.

What? Why?

I thought I had a future in it.

I even dreamt about setting up my own agency,

but I am reprioritizing.

Right now, I am focused on my sister and my mom.

So, just like that? You're giving up on your dreams?

Dreams don't make money.

Ah, but

contests do.

Oh, hey...

We were just in the neighborhood.

- Is that so? - Yeah.

Uh care to join us on the walk home?

So, um, I have an idea

and I was hoping that you would really really take it into...

Uh, you know, you're in the middle of the sidewalk.

Excuse you.

I swear it turns them into morons.

- No offense. - No, none taken.

I know social media has its drawbacks,

but it's not all bad.

I'd say it turns everyone into

paparazzi or jerks or both.

You know, I can tell that Edna really loved Camila.

She did.

Gram even had a portrait painted of her and Camila.

I haven't been able to bring myself

to go through her things yet.

Well, I was going through Camila's itinerary

and I saw that there was a photo shoot for some journal.

I was thinking that could be a really nice way

to honor your grandmother

if you and Camila were to pose together...

Oh, I don't do press.

With or without dogs.

You don't do socials, you don't do press,

but you own a publishing company.

How is that even possible?

I have a team that takes care of that.

Oh. Speaking of which...

I looked through Papyrus Park socials

and your team needs to amp up their game.

Oh. Like you did?

Touché.

Hey, tell me why you like books?

I was an only child.

Books are like oxygen to me.

Gram always said that life is like a book of blank pages.

It's up to us to decide the story we

wanna tell in those pages.

I love that.

Choosing your own path.

Kind of reminds you of someone I recently ran into.

GretaQ. Do you know her?

Vaguely.

So...

GretaQ has

this pretty ordinary life,

but she's unhappy.

At 60, she decides to make a change.

She dedicates her time to botany,

learns how to play the accordion

and falls in love with a woman.

She starts posting on social media

and people instantly connect with her story of reinvention,

risking it all for happiness.

Today she has over three million followers.

- Wait, you should go after her. - An influencer?

She can open up a whole new demographic for Papyrus Park.

Think about all those blank pages

your grandmother spoke about. The potential.

I'm steering Papyrus Park in a new direction.

New direction?

A more lucrative path.

We're not gonna be taking on new writers.

That sounds like a terrible plan.

It's called survival.

Yeah, well, maybe.

But you should think outside the rhombus.

The box.

- Think outside the box. - Precisely my point.

GretaQ can help a Papyrus Park take on a whole new shape.

Well, thanks for the geometry advice.

Oh, um, something came up.

Is it okay if I leave you and Camila here?

- Of course. - Okay.

See you tomorrow. Adios, Camila.

Hey, I thought you had dance.

You got a delivery.

I opened it.

- Why would you? - From the lawyer.

Qué?

They need the fees now.

I thought they didn't bill until after the hearing was set.

Where are we gonna find 10k, Issa?

I'm getting paid soon.

Everything is gonna be okay, Dani, I promise.

Don't even say it.

What do you mean Tetrault changed its mind?

No, Frank wouldn't do...

Wanda, I gotta call you back.

What the...

What are you saying?

I cannot understand you.

What do you want from me?

I don't have time for this, Camila.

Good morning to you, too.

Look, I have important things going on today.

- Please control the Gremlin. - Her name is Camila.

And you're not the only one with important stuff going on.

It's okay.

Oh..

Your dad is such a cascarrabias.

I don't know what that is, but I'm not her dad.

Nathan, set up a call with Morris

at Tetrault this afternoon.

Such a grouch, I know.

♪ I'm gonna be the best ♪

♪ Flying faster than all ♪

Hey, what's wrong?

I have to come up with 10k.

Legal fees for my mom.

Long story. The thing is...

Theo is paying me a lot more than I expected

but there's no way I can pay for rent, food,

Dani's classes and on top of that another 10k.

I am burnt toast.

- Well, what about the contest? - I don't know.

Look, I know you don't wanna go behind the sexy hermit's back,

but it's for your mom.

I know. I just...

If I decide to do the contest...

And that's a big if.

I have to find a way to keep Camila's identity a secret.

Ooooh! Mys-ter-i-oso.

I love it.

Well, come on, there are a thousand long-haired Dachsies

all over New York.

I'm sure you'll figure something out.

I have to come up with the, with a catchy handle.

The Dachshund wears luxury.

- Love it. - The Dachshund wears couture.

- Oh. - The Dachshund wears designer.

Yes.

Puppuccino, Camila.

♪ Got you, lady I got you ♪

♪ Got you, lady I got you ♪

Camila?

♪ It's either me or you and it's very clear ♪

♪ Who they are gonna choose Thought you had a fan ♪

♪ But the crowd went, booo ♪

Are you okay?

It might be sprained.

If you can't control my dog, why did I hire you?

Because nobody wanted to work with Camila or with you.

I'll get some ice.

Come on.

Oh!

User engagement.

You're good.

I need help to the couch.

It was an accident, Theo.

I know. I'm sorry.

I'm just feeling a little...

Like you're in the middle of a tornado?

That's one way to put it.

I can't imagine how hard it is on you.

Not only did you lose someone you love but

everyone is expecting you to be as amazing as she was.

Thanks for rubbing it in.

But, yeah, Edna was like this magnetic force everyone loved.

- Mucha chispa. - Mucha chispa.

I'll never be able to fill in her shoes.

Why would you wanna fill her shoes?

They wouldn't even fit.

- It's a figure of speech. - I know it's a figure of speech.

But find your own shoes.

It's not that easy.

I didn't say it was.

But it must be comforting to know

that you're working on keeping her memory alive.

I'm not. That's just it.

I'm working to turn Papyrus Park into a factory

for Big Pharma and IT manuals.

You're going to fill the blank pages

of your book with manuals.

It's a sound business decision.

Can't you do both?

Big Pharma and amazing authors?

That's not how it works.

Brand identity is what makes

a publishing house successful.

I know about brand identity.

I also know it's not the only thing that matters.

You're turning your back on a business you love

that your family built from scratch

and on everything that means.

You seem to have a lot of insight considering

we met, what, a week ago?

Why don't you just focus on controlling

my grandmother's dog. Which is what I hired you to do?

I am.

Look all I asked

was for you to take care of Camila

so I could focus on getting Papyrus Park

out of the quagmire we're in

and instead I seem to be sinking in even more.

Now I'm responsible for the crisis

in the publishing industry?

The fact that you're feeling

insecure about your decisions

doesn't give you the right to lash out at me.

If you'll excuse me, I have a meeting to prepare for.

Of course.

Don't you dare.

Going down.

How did it go with the lawyer...

Uh, ma?

- Ma? - Lobby.

Going up.

Penthouse.

I'm sorry what I said about your book.

I have no right to tell you how to fill it.

I don't think you're a failure.

In fact, I've never met anyone

like you and I'm really happy

you're my dog chaperone.

This is awkward timing

but, could you take Camila tonight?

I can't deal with her right now.

If you tried, you could win her over.

- I'd be happy to. - Thank you.

- I'm, sorry I made you fall. - It wasn't your fault.

That was you.

Don't give me that look. I'm not falling for it.

- I think she's apologizing. - Huh.

Forgiven.

You didn't know she was Mexican, did you?

- What? - Edna brought her from Mazatlán.

I found her adoption certificate.

That explains it.

Careful!

- Oooh. Um, okay. - Okay.

- Oh... - Okay.

Oh, um, I have an idea.

- Gram's cane. - Yeah.

It's actually my great grandfather's.

Gram said she liked to think that he was helping

to support her in her old age.

Well, now she can support you.

Hmm.

Okay.

Ah, yeah.

- Oh! - Well...

Thank you all.

I'll be in touch tomorrow.

Wait, Teddy, you sound so glum.

We did it! Money talks!

Yeah, money talks.

Do you want me to come over?

We can order Italian.

I'm exhausted.

Talk to you tomorrow.

Okay.

♪ I'll be standing by your side ♪

♪ I'll always take the time ♪

♪ I want you to be mine ♪

♪ Be mine ♪

♪ I am watching over you ♪

♪ I'm watching over you ♪

♪ Yeah, wanna have you closer ♪

♪ You got me I ain't going nowhere ♪

♪ I am watching over you ♪

♪ Said I'm watching over you ♪

♪ You, you, you ♪

Did Issa tell you about her cute boss?

There's nothing to tell. He's my boss.

- She likes him. - No, I don't.

- Are you blushing? - No, I'm not.

Is she blushing, mama?

I'm not.

You too, Camila?

There's nothing to tell. Nothing is ever gonna happen.

Love doesn't know never.

This job is super important to me.

Besides all he cares about is money.

We like money too.

Make him tamales de cochinita.

They're gonna go directito a su corazón.

Si. Oh, can we please do that, Issa?

No, Dani, I'm not making him tamales.

- Oh, come on. - No.

Come on, Issa, you know, we love making them together.

Fine.

But I get to choose the music.

Yay.

He does eat pork, right?

Going up.

Hold the door.

♪ You've been running this ship ♪

♪ Right into the ground ♪

♪ Buckle up quick ♪

♪ While we turn this round ♪

Going up.

Camila, don't be rude.

♪ Who's the boss? ♪

Penthouse.

♪ It's a woman's world ♪

Issa, I've been thinking about what you...

Teddy, hey!

I, um, I got you your favorite, green machine.

Please don't call me Teddy.

Listen, we need to boost your immune system

and get you in tip-top shape.

Thank you.

You have to stop doing this.

Issa, this is Wanda. She's on the board of directors.

Wanda, this is Issa, my dog chaperone.

- And nice to meet you. - Pleasure.

Oh, I just, uh...

I just came by to...

This... Yeah.

Can never be too prepared.

Oh! Oh!

Sorry. One second.

Oh, I have to go.

Mr. Contreras, hi.

Yes. Yes.

Jared, the boxer's owner.

Mhmm. So hot.

Is there a single dog owner in New York you haven't slept with?

Uh, the sexy hermit.

Whoa, but as far as I'm concerned, he's off limits.

No, please be my guest.

Whoa, what happened there?

Nothing.

I made him tamales de cochinita which I didn't give him.

Is that another one of your euphemisms?

I thought we had a spark. Maybe I was imagining it.

But it's better this way because I have a bigger shark to fry.

Oh, that's got to be a euphemism.

I got a call from my mom's lawyer.

There's a date for her hearing.

That's good, right?

Only if I have the money to pay.

Well, kill that contest.

Right, Camila?

Yes, indeed.

I know, I know.

Thank you.

A princess can also be fierce.

Avoiding the paparazzi.

My fan, cochinita cookie.

Life is a telenovela.

Doggy, sit.

Okay, sit.

No? Uh...

Uh, doggy, sit.

Okay, let's try paw.

No pata?

Why don't you like me, Camila?

She prefers man it a.

Manita.

Manita.

No, no, no, it's, uh, Mani-ta.

- Ma-ni-ta. - Uh-huh.

Wow.

How did you not know Camila understands Spanish?

Weren't you close to your grandmother?

Camila and I avoided each other at all costs.

But we're friends now, aren't we?

Baby steps.

So, I did it.

I convinced the board we're going the factory route.

Congratulations?

The thing is, as soon as they said yes,

I wasn't sure that's what I wanted.

I thought about Gram.

How she always supported me, no matter what.

Even if she didn't agree with me.

That's what family does.

I don't know what I want anymore.

Well, the vote hasn't taken place yet, right?

You can change your mind.

I don't see any other way.

Get creative. Reinvention.

I know you don't do socials, but look up GretaQ.

You might get inspired.

I'm not that guy.

You might surprise yourself.

How is it you're so sure of yourself?

It's like you've got everything figured out.

Need I remind you the phenomenal screw-up

that led me to dog-sit for you?

Okay, so you've had a few setbacks.

And maybe you don't have everything figured out.

But the important stuff.

I can't believe that's how you see me.

You stand your ground.

You know what you want.

What you need to be happy.

You might need to get that.

Oh.

Bad news?

No. All good.

Remember the account of the two bulldogs,

Bacon and Eggs? They're up six k.

I need to amp-up my game if I wanna win.

Mm, your next post gotta be killer.

Yeah, I just need to be super careful.

People are starting to hunt for clues in the pics.

Let's Brainstorm at the spa.

Okay, bye.

Win what?

A contest.

Oh, Camila's own telenovela.

But wait, isn't this sort of breaking Theo's rules?

There's a 12K prize.

Uh, so we could pay for the immigration lawyer.

Mm-hmm, besides, I'm not really breaking the rules.

I just need to keep Camila's identity a secret until I win.

Then I'll close the account and he'll never find out.

Well, I mean, Cinco de Mayo's coming up pretty soon

and Camila would look so cute in the sombrero.

It would be the perfect disguise.

That's a brilliant idea, Esquincla.

No wonder you're my sister.

♪ Get on let's go ♪

♪ Whoa ♪

♪ It's green light, let go ♪

♪ We're ready for more ♪

Celebrando my roots.

♪ We're bouncing let's roll ♪

♪ We're ready for more ♪

Think outside the rhombus.

♪ Get up, let's go ♪

♪ Get up, let's go ♪

♪ Whoa! ♪

♪ Get up, let's go we're ready for more ♪

Hypatia was a Neo-Platonist philosopher who lived

in Alexandria.

Renowned in her lifetime as a wise counselor.

Hypatia said "The greatest danger men and women face

is a fear of failure."

♪ We're ready, let's go ♪

♪ Get up, let's go ♪

♪ Get up, let's go ♪

♪ Whoa ♪

♪ It's green light, let go ♪

♪ We're ready for more ♪

"In mutual admiration of a sage thinker,

Theo Garrison."

Invitation?

Hmm.

♪ Whoa ♪

♪ It's green light, let go ♪

We just passed 8,000 followers.

Ooh, take that, Bacon and Eggs.

Yeah.

So, how much longer are you

gonna hide this from the sexy hermit?

Well, remember how Camila had trust issues?

Theo is ten times worse.

- Am I a terrible person? - No.

You're doing this to bring your mom home.

- Hmm.. - I think that

pretty much neutralizes any terribleness.

I don't know how much your hot boss is paying you,

but I know plenty of dog owners

who would pay mega bucks for an account like that.

I don't know if I'm ready to go down that road.

Why not?

You said you've been thinking about it,

and you're amazing at this.

That was before a certain

incident made me the laughing stock.

I think it made that spoiled brat a laughing stock.

But it was my fault.

You didn't make her guzzle down 17 martinis

and then act like a total bitch.

No, she did that all on her own.

You enjoy doing this, don't you?

I love it.

And you can make a living off of it?

I'd kill for that kind of opportunity.

I can't screw things up again.

Camila and I are so close to winning the contest.

Soon my mom will be with us.

I just need to stay focused and win.

♪ Get up, let's go ♪

♪ Whoa ♪

♪ Come on, let's go ♪

Oh...

Oof!

Were those supposed to be chilaquiles?

I was gonna surprise you.

I've been toying with this idea of reinvention.

But who knew tortillas burned so fast?

Yeah.

- They do. - Wanna order in?

How about Indian?

Mmm.

Awful.

Everyone froze, and suddenly I realized I was broadcasting

this colossal failure to over one million people.

Oh!

Okay, that, that takes the cake.

My mother making me wear a lederhosen

to the first day of kindergarten,

uh, definitely takes the back seat.

I told you. I take humiliation to a whole new dimension.

I have something for you.

It's nothing, really. Just...

It's not nothing.

I love it.

Gram would be happy knowing you're taking care of Camila.

And that makes me happy. So thank you.

It's my sister.

- She seems great. - Yeah.

So, um, tell me.

I'm curious.

Why the Hermit of Fifth Avenue?

When my parents died, um, the press went wild.

Gram, she tried to protect me, but they wouldn't stop.

So I learned to put up a shield,

so I'd protect myself.

Camila.

What did you do to her?

We just had to find her chispa.

Right, Camilita?

It was buried under layers of grief.

And where does that come from?

Chispa?

Abu. My grandmother.

She had it rough raising six kids

all alone, but she still managed

to find the joy in life.

My mother is the same, too.

Well, I don't think that, uh, Camila's chispa applies to me.

Give her time.

You know, I was readin' that dachshunds bond

with one person and have a really good sense of smell.

Why don't you wear something of Edna's?

Camila's love can transmute onto you.

What am I supposed to do with that?

Mm-hmm.

Get creative.

I can do that.

Yeah?

Give me a minute.

Oh.

See? It's working.

- Dance with her. - She shall not be denied.

Oh, she loves it.

Oh.

Aw...

I'd have to say

that was pretty creative.

I'm a new man, reinvented.

It suits you.

You suit me.

Must be your chispa.

It's known to be contagious.

Mm.

Teddy?

Oh, now that is elegant.

Wanda, I'm gonna need my key back.

Breaking news, the ZQE Execs will be attending

the cocktail reception.

You're welcome.

Which means that if we can

land them, then Big Pharma's next.

So we should start working on your speech right away.

My sister's waiting for me.

Issa, hold on.

I'll get us glasses.

Theo, Theo, Theo.

It's Theo.

It's Theo. Dani, distract him.

Hey, Theo. My sister made me answer.

Is she avoiding me?

Hi. Um, I was just tidying up.

You know... teenagers.

Yeah, right this way.

- Mm, meant to give this to you. - Oh.

Hmm. Am I dog sitting?

Camilla is not on the guest list.

I meant you.

Can we talk?

Fine, fine.

I know when I'm not wanted.

- Bye, Theo. - Bye, Dani.

So, about Wanda.

We dated a while back, and I guess

she wants to get back together, but I'm not interested.

Listen, you and me, it's not a good idea.

You're my boss, and I really need this job.

Am I your boss, or is Camilla your boss?

Are you rejecting me, Miss Morgado?

I guess I sort of am.

And there's nothin' I can do to change your mind?

I really want to keep things professional.

Okay.

If that's your decision, I respect that.

Okay.

Am I allowed to ask for a favor,

or is that off limits, too?

No, not off limits.

Okay, I-I could really use your help

with this cocktail reception.

- Not a date. - Not a date.

- Not a date. No. - Not a date.

Okay, um...

How can I help?

Mm...

This must be when she adopted you.

Oh, it's lovely. Camilla!

This one goes in the pile over here.

See, I choose a, uh, a really emblematic photo for the end.

One that captures Edna's chispa.

Like this one.

So regal.

Now I know where you get it from, Camilla.

Uh, we haven't seen my mom in two years.

Oh, that must be so hard.

It's tough on Dani.

She's a teenager without her mother.

Oh, I-I'm sorry, I, um...

I'm sure you know how it feels.

No, it's different.

By the time I was a teenager,

I was used to not having my parents around.

I can't imagine how difficult it must have been.

You know, I've never actually

spoken to anybody about them.

I guess I didn't trust anyone enough to feel I could.

Except for Edna.

I didn't tell Gram enough how much she meant to me.

I'm sure she knew.

I think that's why she left you Camilla.

I'm really happy you're coming to the reception.

Even if it's not a date.

I am too.

Exactly. Thanks, Nathan.

Good luck tonight.

Uh...

Sorry, a-a message from my dog chaperone.

Oh, the one you put on the guest list at the last minute.

Can't wait to meet her.

Frank.

I've been thinking.

A lot.

I've been so afraid of taking any risks

that I was losing sight of what Papyrus Park is actually about.

But I'm figuring it out.

Thinking differently about our way forward.

Okay, why do I get the feeling

that we're in for a few surprises

at this cocktail reception, huh?

Wanda, if we're going to continue working together,

I need to know that you won't post photos of me.

Thank you.

GretaQ. It's an honor.

I have to admit, I was not expecting

an invitation to Papyrus Park's cocktail reception.

A month ago, I had a very specific

idea of what this company needed.

But recently, I've had my eyes open

to new possibilities.

Re-imagining things, taking some risks.

You wouldn't happen to know anything about that, would you?

I might have some thoughts on that.

Maybe 20 chapters worth.

But I thought you weren't open to new writers.

And yet, here you are.

Good evening. Please welcome.

Papyrus Park's recently appointed CEO,

Theo Garrison.

To be continued, I hope.

The execs from ZQE Tech are here.

Now's your moment, Theo.

Thank you for joining us to honor

my late grandmother Edna Garrison.

Since Papyrus Park was founded in 1949,

we've published over 12,000 authors.

With a myriad of publishing awards, including...

Chispa.

Sparkle.

Someone once told me there are people

who find it in everything they do.

Edna was one of those people.

And she found that chispa in others.

Especially the thought-provoking

voices she sought out and championed.

Today, we're facing enormous challenges.

And Papyrus Park needs to change.

But that doesn't mean we have to sacrifice our heart and soul.

I know you all have questions

about what that change will look like.

But everyone here should know

that when they support Papyrus Park

they will continue to support

generations of writers with true chispa.

Please join me in toasting the extraordinary woman

who brought us all together tonight.

To Edna.

- You look beautiful. - Thank you.

Does this mean you're not going the factory route?

To be honest, I'm terrified

of what I've just said to this room full of people.

But I, I really do feel there are other options.

I just don't know exactly what they are yet.

You'll figure it out.

I have you to thank.

For not making the biggest mistake of my life.

- Issa, I... - Uh, excuse...

I'm sorry, am I interrupting?

Frank, may I introduce Issa Morgado.

Issa, this is Frank Turner, he's one of Gram's

closest friends and a member of the board.

Nice to meet you. Uh... Sorry, that's the Mexican in me.

No need, uh, to apologize.

Well, Theo, no surprise, your speech,

uh, ruffled some feathers.

But look, I, for one, am overwhelmed,

as Edna would be.

And I think most of the board will back you.

But they're nervous.

So I suggest you share a whiskey, you know.

Smooth out those feathers.

I'll be right back.

- Nice meeting you. - Likewise.

You know, I couldn't quite figure it out,

but then I remembered.

You're the "fix-it" girl.

An unfortunate event to be sure, but

you seem to be doing well on your new career path.

In fact, I-I actually have a few friends that have dogs,

so... what kind of services do you offer?

It's a one-time thing.

Well, clearly you're very good at it.

I do my best.

Theo needs to step up.

And for some inexplicable reason,

you seem to have an effect on him that's keeping him

from doing just that.

I think he knows what he's doing.

I don't think you realize what's at stake

for Theo or for Papyrus Park.

This is his opportunity to bring the company to the future.

- In fact, it's... - Wanda!

I see you remember Issa.

Yes.

I-I was actually just, um,

congratulating her on what a wonderful job

she's doing with the dog.

Okay. Well, excuse us.

Look, actually, uh, Theo, I need to talk to you for a second.

Actually, this conversation is over, Wanda.

I'll see you at the board meeting.

Issa.

I know you said you wanna keep things

professional between us.

But I don't.

This is gonna be very cheesy.

But I feel like ever since you came into my life,

I'm discovering the story I wanna tell in my book.

And you're in every page.

So now you're going for a romance novel?

Who knew I had it in me?

So let's get writing.

So you're gonna let me steal you away this weekend?

- We get provisions. - Uh-huh.

Turn off our phones.

And stay in bed for two whole days.

I like that.

But aren't you forgetting a certain needy individual?

I found us a beautiful place that accepts pets.

- You thought this through. - I have.

And I don't wanna let you go.

Mm.

Theo, I, um...

I need to tell you something.

Sorry.

Oh, I should get this.

Feathers are still ruffled. Hey, Frank...

Yeah, the board's apprehensive.

Yeah, I would feel the same way if I were in their shoes.

But they're open to backing you.

Okay, good. All right, I'll see you in my office.

Yeah, say hi to Issa for me.

I will. Frank says hello.

He says the board will back me.

Well, except for Wanda.

But, uh, they wanna be sure

that I haven't completely lost my mind.

That I have an actual plan.

And do you?

Right now, I do.

No!

It's okay.

- Yeah, sorry. Okay. - Take it.

"Shoot a video with your pet."

"Deadline, 2:00 p.m. Today?"

- I have to get going. Dani. - Mm.

- Everything okay? - Yeah. Yeah.

I'll take Camila. You have a busy day.

See you this evening?

Only if you want your dog back.

Mm... Yeah, I do.

How was the sleepover?

It was nice.

Hey, Squinc, I need your help with something.

Meet me at the fountain?

Theo's gonna be mad, isn't he?

It's the only choice to stay in the competition.

Besides, the polls will only be up for a bit, right?

I'll remove it as soon as the winners are announced.

But you might lose your job.

And the guy you really like.

We do what we have to do to bring mama home.

Okay?

Here.

Remember, don't show my face.

Only Camila's.

Yes, hello. Uh, reservation for two.

And one dog.

Under Garrison.

Thank you.

It's funny how, um, algorithms work.

Here I am trying to grow my online account.

And I stumble upon an account

for an adorable little pooch.

You might want to check your emails, Teddy.

I think I found my príncipe.

XOXO.

Buenos dias from the Aztec princess.

Nobody will ever know you're his dog, right?

I'm sure he'll understand.

Hey, you should take it easy on your foot.

Since when do you care?

"I think I found my Principe. XOXO."

I guess that makes me the dumbass Principe

who actually fell for your fairy tale.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you about the account.

I tried to, but... I would never do...

You'd never do what exactly, Issa?

Exploit my dog for your benefit?

Sleep with me and then post it?

Theo, it isn't you.

It isn't even Camila. It's a made-up persona.

Don't be naive.

It'll take people two seconds

to follow the trail and get to me.

My books, my dog, my life

on display for everyone to devour?

Again?

I know you're afraid of getting hurt again.

But please don't let that ruin what we have.

Oh, I didn't ruin it.

You did.

All so you could get a little jump start for your career.

Congratulations. Got a lot of content.

You think I did this for my career?

To get more likes?

Why else?

For my family.

You used me. For your benefit.

Don't try to justify it.

You know, if you would allow yourself

to get close to people

you may realize they make your life a little better.

You're fired.

You know, if you end up a real hermit,

you have no one to blame but yourself.

Dani, refreshing the page over and over again

won't make the results come in any faster.

You're gonna win.

And mama will be with us in no time.

They're about to announce the winner.

"Runner-up?"

We didn't win.

Thanks for buzzing me up.

So, you're serious about GretaQ?

We met yesterday. She's on board.

Okay. Fine.

Theo, I get it. You wanna publish authors.

But GretaQ is not the answer.

- Oh. - Oh...

Oh, my God.

Uh!

You owe me a new purse.

I'm so sorry.

It's not funny.

I just wanted to be able to fix it, mama.

We'll figure this out together, nena.

But don't give up on your dreams.

You go out there and do what brings you joy.

Go get your chispa.

I know. I miss her too.

Couldn't have said it better.

- Hey. - Issa!

I'm this close to proving that 60%

of Bacon and Eggs followers are bots.

Don't worry about that.

How serious were you when you said that

clients would pay megabucks for an account like Camila's?

Oh, very serious.

Ten percent commission if you help me sell it.

I'll need 11. No, 12 clients. Right now.

- Payment up front. - Hell yeah!

Who let the dogs out? Ooh, heck yes!

♪ You ain't never seen nothing like this ♪

♪ Think it's good Im'a make you go drip ♪

♪ You don't wanna be messin' with this ♪

♪ Tread across me and I think you might miss ♪

♪ No disrespect but you get what you get ♪

♪ What in the heck? Then it's cool, no sweat ♪

♪ Cool connect maybe we could be friends ♪

♪ And when I'm in your city I pull up hop in ♪

♪ No stress not pressed I'm blessed ♪

♪ Shake it off no need to impress ♪

♪ Me and my crew yeah we the best ♪

♪ When we walk in the room we turn heads ♪

♪ We turn heads ♪

♪ Yeah, turn heads ♪

♪ We turn heads ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ We know what's happening ♪

♪ Time for the vibe that's happenin' ♪

♪ We got that energy ♪

♪ Makin' more friends than enemies ♪

♪ Makin' more friends than enemies ♪

♪ Makin' more friends than enemies ♪

♪ I got friends you got friends they got friends ♪

Hey, Esquincla, so, I was thinking,

for your birthday, we can, you know, all get dressed up,

get a cake, call mama via video, and look,

I even got you a dress. You like it?

You wanna get that, Dani?

M'hija!

Mama!

Issa, look!

- Nena! - Mommy!

You made it!

Oh, I missed you so much.

Mommy, this is August.

She was a big part in getting you back.

Come here.

Mira, look what I got you.

You fixed it.

Me encanta.

- I love it. - Go try it on.

Do you need help with the zipper?

Yeah.

Nena.

I'm so happy you're here.

I don't know how we're gonna get on without her.

But Issa was right.

Gram left you to me for a reason.

You're my family.

Issa was telling the truth.

Hey, Theo. They're ready for ya.

Oh, wow, I love them.

- "Paws in the city." - Definitely postable.

So let's embrace the moment we're living in.

And think outside the rhombus.

All those in favor of keeping Papyrus Park

author-driven... say, aye.

Aye.

It's unanimous.

We're gonna make this work.

Together.

Now, if you'll excuse me...

I need to undo a really big mistake.

Good morning, Paws in the City. Sure, Heather.

We'd love to create an account for your pig Molly.

Yes, uh, Wednesday. Yes, Wednesday's available.

- A live stream. - Paws in the City.

- Uh-huh. Thank you. - Oh, yes.

- Yes, Monday is available. - Sure.

For fans

you'll be happy to know

the mastermind behind the account

just opened the agency, Paws in the City.

What's he doing?

- Yes. - Theo is live.

Please hold.

Oh, okay. We're gettin' some comments now.

Hello. "NY Dog Mama."

That's right. She's a long-haired dachshund.

Look at that face.

Uh... Oh, "PugLife22."

"Pretty adorable." I think so, too.

Go!

So, to make a long story short...

Issa Morgado didn't disclose this

out of respect for my privacy.

And... between you and me,

I was a jerk.

But I wanna make it up to her

because... Issa is the most amazing woman I've ever met.

Uh, with so much chispa, it's-it's almost blinding.

Hey... Hi, Camila.

Hi, Camila.

I thought you didn't pose with dogs.

Oh, is Camila a dog? I didn't get the memo.

Theo, I am...

I'm so sorry I-I hurt you.

I know you did what you did for your family.

You tried to tell me, but I didn't listen.

I broke your trust.

You didn't break anything, Issa.

You put the broken pieces back together.

Yes!

- Catchy name, by the way. - I learned from the best.

♪ Go, we make the club go boom boom ♪

♪ Get the whole damn city in the boom boom ♪

♪ All the girls stickin' to me like boom boom ♪

♪ What they do do? Then they boost they will all right ♪

♪ True true ♪