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Beautiful.

Me or the pizza?

Both. So I was thinking this weekend we could go to that outdoor movie.

I can't this weekend.

I have a family thing.

Can I know what it is?

You tell me so little about your family.

Yeah, sorry.

It's the Hungry Ghost Festival this weekend. It's the night when the spirits

our ancestors can come back to this realm.

It's my parents' favorite holiday back in Singapore, so they try to do this

whole thing here with us. Oh, sounds like Dia de los Muertos.

Yeah. We make this whole big feast, and we leave it out all night for our spirit

ancestors.

It's very Chinese, actually.

Having to cook for your relatives even after they're dead.

Maybe I could help?

I'm not a bad sous chef.

I'm not sure that's a good idea.

I'm sorry.

I just need to find the right time to tell my family about you.

I get it. You don't have to be sorry.

But you do want me to meet them, right?

Eventually. Of course I do.

It's just... It's only been a few months since I came out, and they couldn't

even talk to me normally for a while, and it's okay.

It took my parents a while, too.

Hey.

There.

Seven, eight, nine, ten.

It's not enough chairs.

What about the kitchen stools?

Do you think the spirit of your 87 -year -old father can sit in the stool?

Photos. I don't mind standing if there aren't enough chairs.

Nonsense. You get sick if you keep standing up.

No, they'll do it for tomorrow, Allie.

They're coming.

Okay.

We leave out the pictures of the relatives who are invited to eat with

pictures, no dinner.

We made up that rule so I don't have to feed all of Molly's relatives.

Ah, okay.

Great -Grandma Ying.

Oh, here's Auntie Faye. Ah, I found Grandpa.

Whoa.

Who's this?

Oh, she looks right.

She looks kind of gay.

Don't be rude.

Not everyone's gay, Ellie.

Maxine. What?

Where did you get this?

It was stuck to the back of another photo.

Who is she? Didn't you have a cousin named Maxine?

Your, uh... Your beauty.

I think that's everybody, right?

Okay, all the other photos back in the box, please.

Is there anything I can bring tomorrow? Maybe flowers?

No, no, no. Just don't wear red. It attracts spirits that may want to

your body.

Oh, and don't kill any bugs.

They may be your ancestors.

Wait, wait, wait.

You're here for the festival.

You're dead?

Bummer. I know.

But nobody's ever invited me to the feast before. Did you invite me?

I don't even know you.

I'm Allie.

I think you may have been related to my mom, Molly.

Molly.

Oh, you're little Molly's kid.

Did you take my blue shirt?

Are these shrimp chips all over the floor?

Look, Mom says she needs help. Did Julie ever knock?

Why? Worried I'll find out about your secret girlfriend?

What? How?

Don't tell. Oh, please. Look, unlike you, I can keep a secret. I won't tell

and Dad.

What's her deal?

Wait, am I the only one who can see you? Do you need my help with something?

Unfinished business, maybe?

No, I'm just here for the festivities.

And the food.

And speaking of food...

Ah, there you are. I need you to go to the market

for me, okay?

I need egg tofu, dark soy sauce, and toilet cleaner.

Mom, have you ever seen a spirit?

I don't have time for this, Allie, okay? The market's going to be really busy

today. Just go, okay?

Inside your phone? Who's that?

Uh, it's nothing.

No one.

Phones have pictures now.

It's pretty cool.

Is that your secret girlfriend?

Maybe.

I'm sorry.

Sorry? Why are you sorry?

Wow, I never thought I would meet another person in my family who's also

You're gay too? I knew it. This is incredible.

Does your family know?

Can I meet her? Can she come tonight?

Uh, no.

Maya is...

Maybe tonight she can come.

And, yeah, my family knows.

They're still getting used to it, though.

Dang. Did your family know about you?

I think they did know, but it was easier for them to pretend that they didn't.

No way.

I'm an old man?

He's wearing red. I thought it was just a superstition.

Nothing.

Wait. No.

Wow, that is wow!

Oh my gosh!

kid taught me about texting, and I texted Maya. She can totally come

me with her.

And Maya is like, perfect.

Oh, you don't get it.

They aren't ready for this.

I'm not ready for this.

Allie, trust me.

I get it.

But life is short.

You can't spend it hiding who you are.

What if they can never be happy for me?

Maybe you can be happy for you.

Ah, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Hi,

Mom.

Is it all right if I invite you?

You definitely don't have enough chairs.

You're sitting on my uncle, Tristan.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Maxine, look.

What are you doing?

My parents are here.

Oh.

Let's go say hi?

I can't.

What do you mean?

Why not?

You know, I left home when I was about your age.

I knew that I could never be what my parents wanted me to be.

They said the world would be unkind.

That my life would be really hard.

And sure, things were hard, but they weren't like my mom thought they were

to be.

I've had an amazing life.

I have few regrets.

And I always thought that I would go back and tell my parents, but I waited

long.

I mean, you didn't even know who I was, and I'm family.

I'm so sorry, Maxine.

But maybe you can tell them now.

I can't.

They probably wouldn't even remember me.

It's okay.

I forgot to tell you, but I invited someone Her name is Maya.

Oh a friend from school

Maya is my girlfriend and I want you all to meet her.

I don't know what to bring so I just brought these.

It's great.

I'm glad you're here.

Everyone, this is Maya, my girlfriend.

Thank you for inviting me to your lovely home.

It's nice to meet you all.

Hi, Maya.

It's nice to meet you.

Welcome. Come join us.

Make some room for her.

She got to bring flowers?

I hope you're hungry.

I'll go with you.

I know it's your favorite.

I know. Biggest one for you.

Give me

your plate. Give me your plate.

Maya, don't be shy.