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Is U.S.A. really the answer, dear?

Didn't we agree to go to the U.S. together?

Jiggs, how are you?

I know you, Clark. You're depriving yourself again.

Because you send everything to your siblings.

Tatang, just let Leah go.

Let's let her fulfill her dreams.

What's wrong with you?

What's with that face?

Why are you surprised? Weirdos are a dime a dozen here.

- What else is new? - You have a point.

By the way,

a guy was looking for you earlier.

Barra Cuda. His name is Barra Cuda.

Really?

Did our bosses see him?

Who was that anyway?

He's the loan shark I borrowed money from.

You borrowed money from a loan shark?

That's dangerous.

I didn't have enough for Jordan and Jamie's tuition as their brother.

I was desperate.

Anyway, just a little more and I will be done paying him.

You don't know what they want to do to you.

You know, guys?

They will provide our everyday meals during our stay here.

Who else will help each other out but fellow Filipinos, right?

We're very proud of you.

Excuse me for a moment. I will just get some dessert.

Mr. Sol, how's business?

Well, I didn't even meet my daily quota.

- So why are you going home now? - Leah might call.

Of course, I couldn't miss it.

- Who are those guys? - I don't know, Mr. Sol.

But I don't think they're out to do good.

- What can I do for you? - We're looking for Leah.

What? She's not here.

We don't believe you. She's probably just hiding.

Dude, believe us. She's really not here.

We won't leave until we've delivered our purpose.

They look scary.

What are you--?

Oh my--

I'm sorry! From Jiggs!

Leah, lalabs, I'm sorry.

Let's get back together, please.

He had to do it now that Leah has left.

Leah can't hear you because she's not here.

Where did she go?

Have you forgotten? She went to the U.S.

- She really went? - Of course.

She's scheduled to leave, wasn't she?

Are you stupid or what?

Go home. Your gimmick didn't work.

So you really went through with it?

Jiggs, I had to. I couldn't leave the choir hanging.

But it's okay to leave me hanging? Is that how it is, Leah?

Jiggs, you don't understand.

Well, you're there now. There's nothing I can do.

Just make it up to me when you come back here.

Our next monthly anniversary is on you.

Monthly anniversary? What are you saying?

We broke up, remember?

Broke up? When did that happen?

You told me that if I go to the U.S., we're over.

Well, I'm here now.

I didn't mean it.

Let's get back together, okay?

Let's just talk about this when you're back.

All right let's do that. But we're over.

I'm serious.

You know, it's better for us to be just friends.

I don't want to be unfair to you.

I don't know how long I'm staying here.

I don't want you to wait for nothing.

And I have a feeling I will find my fortune here.

My destiny is here.

Oh, man. Leah said we're splitting up.

She's seriously breaking up with me?

Really?

- I'm sorry, man. - What are you saying?

I never said agreed to it. Leah and I are still a couple.

She said you broke up, so how does that work?

It takes two to be a couple, right?

Then it takes two to break up. And I never agreed to it.

Leah is probably just sulking.

But we're still a couple.

Leah is still my girlfriend. Do you agree?

Yeah, Leah is still your girlfriend.

Leah is still my girlfriend.

Dear, about the tuition fee...

It's because there was an adjustment.

It went up.

Don't worry, I'm sure your siblings will finish their studies.

That's okay, Lola.

I will just add some more to the money I am sending.

How about you? How are you?

How's your blood pressure?

That's nothing. It goes up and down.

Seriously, it's because it's too hot in here.

But don't worry about me, my goodness.

I have my medicine.

In fact, that's what I love about you.

You are too caring.

Thank you very much, Clark.

Hey, Jiggs, hold on.

Do you want to talk to your cousin?

Come on, quick.

There we go.

What's up, Jiggs?

Is Mom there? I need to talk to her.

Oh, dear.

Hi, son.

How are you?

I've missed you so much.

Mom, when can I go there?

My visa was denied again.

What are you doing anyway?

Son, relax. You will be able to go.

Okay? Wait just a little more.

I don't believe you anymore. You've been saying that for a long time.

I feel like it's okay for you not having me there, because of Clark.

Aren't you treating him more like a son than me?

Seriously, you're becoming jealous again.

You know full well I just became a citizen two years ago

and I petitioned you right away.

But it really takes a long time, son.

Because you're over the age limit now, right?

Be patient, okay?

You will be able to go here.

Just remember that I love you, son.

I know what to do now.

I better make it up to you.

Do you want a new phone?

How about your motorbike?

I have it for three years now.

I will just call you when I feel like replacing it.

Okay then. I love you, son!

Do you know I miss you so much?

Mom, my girlfriend Leah is there.

She's with a choir competing there.

I'm going to send you her number, so take her out.

Son, that seems to be serious now.

Are you serious about her?

Of course, Mom. That's why I want you to meet her.

Of course, I will try and meet her.

I will take care of her.

Of course, I will do whatever you want.

- Dear, I really miss you so--! - Okay, goodbye, here's Grandma.

I love you, son! I love--

Jack, I'm sorry about that.

Jiggs is in a bad mood.

Because his visa got denied again.

He only needs some tender loving.

Mom, how are you?

Speaking of tender love,

I have something I lovingly want to ask you.

It's about your siblings.

They need some capital to open a flea market.

How much do they need?

How about you, Mom? Do you need anything?

What, me?

Don't worry about me.

Just think about your siblings' request,

the money that they were asking you.

I still have some money left.

That money is for you.

It's because I'm still good here.

And the woodwork business is still profitable.

So don't worry about me, okay?

Okay then. Take care, all of you.

Take care of Jiggs, okay?

You're a blessing for me, Jacqueline.

Like they say, I love you.

Take care, Mom.

You will not leave me, Leah.

I promised myself that.

Mommy already left me,

and I won't allow you to leave me too.

Jiggs has a girlfriend,

and I am about to meet her here.

Can you still give her the extra allowance she's asking from you?

It's hard,

but...

I can do it.

How about you?

Can you still provide for the needs of your siblings?

It's hard, but I can do it.

We can after all,

we're a family of survivors.

This is the same feeling you had when you got here, didn't you, Mom?

It is exciting, kind of overwhelming, I can't even describe the feeling.

Back then, I can only see these in pictures,

and on postcards you send, but now...

Now I'm already seeing it personally.

It's so beautiful, Mom.

I miss you so much.

But I'm closer to you now.

Leah, are you okay?

I'm more than okay.

Very much, Mrs. Lorenzo.

Thank you for letting us stay here.

How long have you been living here in the States?

It was difficult at first. I had to work really hard.

But the hardest part is the loneliness of being away from your family.

You're amazing. You were able to handle it on your own?

Not just me.

Contrary to stories, fellow Filipinos help you along the way.

They become your family

until the time you are able to bring your family here.

All my children finished school and got married here.

Leah?

I'm sorry.

I just remembered my mother.

You're so alike.

She went here for us.

But it wasn't a happy ending for her.

She died here.

The reason why I really wanted to come here

was so I could fulfill our mother's dream for us.

And I hope, somehow, I get to carry it out.

You don't wait for dreams to come true.

You work for it.

Dreams,

wait for me a bit.

Just a bit more.

How was your vacation in the Philippines?

You're really feeling it, being American, aren't you?

I bet you showed off big time when you were there.

Well, of course, back home, they think we're big shots

since we're here in the States.

What they don't realize is we work really hard, right?

But hey, all work and no play makes Cullen a dull American boy.

I heard there's a new bar downtown. How about it?

I have a second job later.

Leave Clark alone.

You might get old and gray way before your time.

How about joining us after work?

I want you to meet this girl.

I don't think I can join you. I still have a third job tonight.

Remember the blonde who visited the hotel the other night?

The one with my girlfriend?

She wants me to pair her with you.

Dating is fun, sure, if there's time.

Hi, Tatang, how are you over there?

Say hello.

There you go.

Say hello to the others upstairs, Leah.

And down here.

It seems really cold there. Your cheeks are all rosy.

Look at her cheeks.

Leah, Mekeni's awesome.

Hello, my Mekeni.

I'm taking good care of it.

Come on, say hi.

You look like you gained weight.

Tolayts, thank you.

How's your experience there, dear?

They're all so nice. They're taking good care of us here.

Seems like it. There's a different glow in your eyes.

Leah, is it beautiful there?

I haven't gone around yet.

But the area around the place where we live is beautiful.

Have you already visited your mother's grave?

Not yet, Tatang.

But Mrs. Lorenzo will accompany me to the cemetery tomorrow.

Leah, do you know that Jiggs did a production number?

Right?

That's true, Leah.

Do you know that he disturbed the peace and order in this tenement?

Ma'am, I'm sorry.

Jiggs and I have already broken up.

So he's trying to get back together? Is that it, dear?

What I'm going to do is focus on the contest.

That's it. I won't think of love while I'm here.

I will also look for mom.

And when I get the chance, I will also look for a job here.

Dear, no matter what happens,

take good care of yourself while you're there.

I feel a little tense here.

Don't worry, nothing will happen to me here.

And even though we're far apart,

here in my heart, we're all together.

I love you, Tatang. I love you, Manang.

I love you, Gabby.

Our whole afternoon is free.

After the competition, we still have a lot of free days.

So, I'm reminding all of you,

don't do anything that will cause us a problem,

or will be damaging to our parish.

We all came here together, let's all go home together as well, okay?

Ma'am, I'm asking permission to stay here longer.

I will just visit my relatives that I haven't seen for a while.

Anyone else who wants to extend, please, tell me now.

I'm just asking the three of you,

please, don't migrate illegally.

It could ruin our parish's reputation.

- Clear? - Yes.

- Are you Leah? - Yes, I am.

- Ms. Jacqueline? - That's me.

- I'm Jiggs' mother. - Look at you.

You look so different from the pictures Jiggs showed me.

- I didn't recognize you. - Is that so?

How did you know I'm here?

- And that's it, I found you. - Is that so?

I can't believe my son's girlfriend is here.

You know, it's Jiggs' wish to take you around San Francisco.

So, of course, I have to do what your boyfriend wishes, right?

Oh my.

Here, this is San Francisco.

And the bridge behind us, that is the Bay Bridge.

This is the Union Square.

One of the busiest places in San Francisco.

And you know what?

All the cable cars and buses, they all go though there.

It's so amazing Ms. Jack. This is like Luneta National Park.

Here, let's take the cable car.

- You want to? - Sure.

Hold on, okay.

This is the Fisherman's Wharf, a haven for tourists.

And here's what you've been waiting for, the Golden Gate Bridge.

Ms. Jack, it's so beautiful.

So beautiful.

It's amazing how beautiful this place is, Ms. Jack.

No wonder you chose to stay here.

You know, you're right.

It's really beautiful here in San Francisco.

But then, it can be lonely.

Especially when I miss the Philippines.

Especially Jiggs.

He was still a kid when I left the Philippines.

I only hear Jiggs' voice on the phone.

And I only watched him grow up through pictures.

Ms. Jack, that's okay. You can petition for him soon.

Then, you will be together.

Yes, he can't wait.

Neither can I, if he only knew.

Anyway, are there other places you want to see?

Do you want to visit a mall?

Do you want us to go to Alcatraz?

I want to go to the cemetery.

What?

Hey!

Don't you say "freaking" to me.

Remember what I told you.

To not be a sucker? It's checked and double checked.

A lot of expenses in Manila.

Barra Cuda wants his money back.

Better pay them because if you don't do it soon...