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[upbeat music playing]

What do ya think, Arete?

Looking decent?

[snorts softly]

We don't want Dad to criticize us.

-[snorting] -Yeah, I hear you.

Bolo tie's too much, isn't it?

[bolo tie thuds on table]

[phone ringing]

Hey, Dad, are y'all good?

Man, those assholes from the finance agency messed up.

They burned down the empty warehouse. [laughs]

Okay, but how do you know it was them?

It could've been a worker who was smoking or something like that?

Doesn't matter. The worst is over.

We've managed to stop the embargo for the moment.

But listen here.

We're gonna prove that those assholes are fucking with us, all right?

Okay, but don't. Don't do anything stupid, okay?

I don't want anything bad to happen to you.

I can come back and help.

[Julio] Now you know

that I'm stronger than the biggest tree.

It takes a lot of wind to bring me down.

And besides, you're the one who needs to stay strong with that new job in the city.

[Leo] Gaby!

-Are there kids in your office there? -No, Dad. I gotta go. Sorry.

Gaby something awful is happening to me. Awful!

Huh? What is it, Leo?

I think my time has come.

Oh.

[theme song playing]

THE MANNY

[Leo] This tooth is loose.

You're about to lose your baby teeth, that's all.

It's very normal. Come.

[Martha] He's growing up so fast.

How can you say that? A part of my body is about to fall off!

Well, honey, it means you're growing up,

And, I mean, that's a good thing, you know?

-You're gonna bleed more than anything. -And it's gonna hurt.

You should be supporting him, not scaring him, guys.

Oh, come on, Leo can handle a bit of abuse.

How 'bout I yank the tooth out, then there's no problem anymore.

I suggest we get a little lasso, we tie your tooth to a door handle,

and then we shut it!

Never fails.

I need you to take me to a dentist office! It's an emergency!

Sweetie, I can't take you to the dentist's office

'cause the race for the presidency starts today,

and we don't want Rogelio to win.

But lucky for us, Gabriel here can take you to the dentist.

I'll write it down so you don't forget.

And I'll call you later on

to give you all the information you'll need for Dr. Castro.

Okay, no stress, I'll take care of it.

[Jimena] You're gonna be fine.

I've gotta go now. Come on, hurry up, please! See you.

[whimsical music playing]

LEMUS ECHEGARAY CALENDAR

[gasps] Oh no.

Never ever has anyone erased anything

that Mrs. Jimena wrote down on her whiteboard.

You told her that you were gonna take me to the dentist!

Nope, Leo, I told your mom I was gonna take care of it,

only I didn't say how.

You don't have to worry about a thing.

-[Ernesto] Good morning, sweetie. -Morning.

-Morning, cousin. -[sighs]

They say that punctuality is the key to success.

Oh, cousin, I'm just five minutes late. There's no need to jump overboard.

-Cookie? -No, thank you.

How's the Zamora Bolts account going, Jime?

Really great. They already accepted the down payments for their debt.

In two months, they'll have paid it all back.

So I, uh, went ahead and sent them a little bottle of tequila,

I mean, to celebrate resolving this issue.

Mmm.

I can always count on you to handle these delicate situations.

You just have that, uh...

[clicks tongue] ...that feminine touch.

I'll send it to your office in a minute.

That's everything there is on the Dos Caminos accounts.

Oh, and the files and the email thread, they're already in your inbox.

Of course, if she's gonna be playing with the Big Boys,

then she needs to know this stuff ASAP, right?

Of course! Yeah, yeah. Yeah, that's fine.

Still wanna do dinner? We can cancel 'cause, uh...

Making dinner and you didn't invite me, cuz?

Yeah, Thursday dinners are more of a father-daughter thing.

It's kinda like a tradition...

for family.

We're having dinner at yours?

Yes. I expect you at the house at the usual time.

If you're not able to, don't worry.

I can give you the number for a caterer that's just incredible.

Although, Martha takes care of the cooking, isn't that so?

That's true.

I'm actually the one who takes care of planning these dinners.

-[Rogelio] Hold on. -So, I'm just gonna...

I'll help you.

No, it's okay. I can do it.

-Are you sure? -Yes! I'm sure.

Move out of the way.

[whimsical music playing]

-It's been such a long time though. -[girl 1] You're kidding me.

[girl 2] I won't even tell you what he said to me.

-I swear to God. -[girl 3] Oh, come on.

[magical tinkling music playing]

What if she doesn't wanna go out with a nobody,

-Wait, what if she wants... -Oh, Santi, stop overthinking, will you?

If you're not sure then go ask her.

I think I'd better leave

before she realizes she made a mistake and changes her mind.

Seriously! You would've died laughing.

He was dressed up as a cowboy. What a loser!

Oh God, Tania! Don't go on a date with him.

It's social suicide.

Ugh. I just feel sorry for the guy.

But hey, I'll tell him it's obviously a no,

but let's tease him a little.

[laughing]

[whimsical music playing]

Romina, listen, I'm real worried about Papa.

He should know why I'm actually here.

No way, Gabriel.

You're living in the lion's den. Your dad can't know.

And besides, what if they catch you?

I know.

I can't let him down again. This time he won't forgive me.

[Leo] Gaby!

Talk later, okay? Bye.

May god bless you.

[Jimena sighs loudly]

[sighs] Jimena, take it easy.

There's no way that Ernesto will pick him.

[sighs] He's putting me on probation. It's obvious.

He asked me if I wanted to cancel dinner so I can deliver my work on time.

And of course you thanked him

and told him that next Thursday would be better for dinner?

Are you serious?

Of course not.

And does he know that Gabriel is a manny now working for you?

Ha-ha, and miss my opportunity to become the president of this company?

Dad can't know there's a man in my house unless it's Joaquín, okay?

[sighs] And what a man!

[sighs] I gotta call Gabriel and ask how it went at the dentist.

Let me speak to him.

-[Gabriel] How many? -[Leo] He has forty.

And look Arete has even less.

And if she ever loses a tooth, she just stays at home.

-Yeah, because she's an animal. -[laughs]

[phone ringing]

Ey! Hold on a sec.

-Hello? -Hey Gabriel. [sighs]

Uh, I just wanted to check on Leo.

I'm hoping he wasn't scared when they took it out?

I'm actually taking care of the jewel myself.

Don't think I'll need the jeweler.

Uh, he won't feel better unless you take him to the dentist.

[inhales deeply] And I'd like the dentist to pull the tooth out, not you.

You can trust me. I've still got some tricks that I can use.

Wait a second. What are you saying? What do you mean by tricks?

No, nothing bad. It's all under control. Don't worry.

[Jimena] But please take him, okay?

I... I have to go now.

Let me talk to him.

You're mean.

I'm worried about what he's gonna do to Leo.

You should worry about what I wanna do to him.

Jimena,

Gaby tamed your children from the get-go, and me... well, just a little bit.

But, come on, that's why you wanted him to stay.

He'll be wonderful.

You should open these boxes

because otherwise, Rogelio will get the job.

[sighs] Oh my God.

[Leo] Was that Mom?

Did you tell her that I was at death's door?

[chuckles] No.

I told her everything's fine.

So listen, Leo. The thing is, you're gonna have to eat something, okay?

The tooth thing won't kill you,

but not eating, that will cause some problems.

Uh... Yo, Gaby...

Something wrong?

Uh, could you help me pick out an outfit for my date tonight?

[chuckles, grunts] Let's see.

Come on. You got no idea?

Santi, there's something you gotta know.

[Gabriel] Sof, you're here. Great! Come.

Could you please tell your brother that he'll look great

as long as he's wearing something that feels comfortable?

Right, of course.

Says the dude who dresses, well, like that.

No. She's right.

Listen to your sister because I know nothing at all.

And this is definitely what you want, right?

It is. It's the only way my self-confidence will get better.

What were you gonna tell me?

Oh, nothing. I've forgotten.

Okay, where are you going?

'Cause what you wear is gonna depend on that.

She told me to meet her at 6:00 at the bowling alley.

Gabriel, why don't I wear that cowboy outfit again?

-Yeah! -[Santiago] Yeah!

No, no, no! Don't you dare do that!

I don't think you should go out with Tania.

-Can you tell I shaved my face? -[Gabriel] Let me see.

Mmm...

If I were you, I'd wear some aftershave. Your face looks a little red.

Oh, come on, Santiago! Tania isn't that special.

Sofía, you just don't like her because she's pretty and popular.

No.

I just think someone who wears pastel colors

in spring and summer shouldn't be trusted.

Come on, Sofía,

fashion's not a very good way of judging a person's character.

Can you just help me choose what I'm gonna wear?

And give me some advice because I really need it.

Come on.

This one.

And listen to me if you want the date to go well, okay?

Listen, girls like Tania

like the type of guy that won't let you choose from the menu,

who won't pay the bill.

They don't like guys who open the door for you

because it's old-fashioned.

They like the kinda guys that go on TikTok when you're speaking to each other.

Basically, just be a charming asshole.

I mean, look, I'm no expert,

but treating a woman like an asshole is useless.

Have you actually ever tried?

No. Well, not on purpose.

But when I was an asshole, it didn't work.

So what then?

-You should just be yourself, buddy. -[Sofía] Oh no!

I'll go with you because you'll need a really good coach.

-[Gabriel] Hey, Martha. -Hello there.

Hold on. Is that Leo's food?

Hmm. I made him some scrambled eggs and toast.

As soon as he took the first bite,

he yelled and said it made his tooth even looser and ran out.

What? And you didn't stop him?

It's your job to look after them. My job is only to feed them.

Oh! Speaking of responsibilities,

I've gotta go out and take care of something, but I'll call Mrs. Jimena.

Martha!

Mmm. He went out to look for Ofelia.

Okay.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

I'll give you all my savings if you take me to the dentist, Ofelia.

I don't go anywhere without your mom's permission.

And I don't accept bribes.

We are not going anywhere.

But why? My tooth is hanging on by a thread.

That's awesome.

It's exactly what the tooth fairy's waiting for.

Who's that?

You don't know who the tooth fairy is?

Oh man, Leo!

You haven't lived, right, Ofe?

Mmm, that fairy's the real deal.

-Really? -[Gabriel and Ofelia] Mm-hmm.

Now listen to me.

I'm gonna tell you how to become a millionaire, Leo.

Okay? So let's save it. Come on.

-Let's go. -[Leo] Mm-hmm.

But it's Thursday. I need you more than ever, Martha.

[Martha on phone] I'm sorry, ma'am, but I have to go out.

Yes, yes, I understand.

Yeah, okay. Take care. Bye.

[sighs]

And we can have a little Cristalino Tequila.

[Rogelio] Cristalino Tequila? You outdid yourself this time, Uncle, eh?

[men laughing]

Did you know that my dad and Rogelio met with Judge Guerrero?

And on top of that, they went to celebrate with my client, Mr. Zamora,

and I wasn't invited.

Take it up with your papa.

It's like a men's-only club in this office.

I can't fight with my dad today, Brenda.

It's home time for me because I gotta cook dinner.

Poor guy, am I right?

Ha-ha. Let me know if anything comes up, got it?

[goofy music playing]

[grunting]

[Gabriel] What I'm about to tell you

will change everything you know about losing a tooth.

But first, I gotta know if you'll do what the tooth fairy wants.

Well, it depends.

[laughs] Fair enough.

So, the tooth fairy

is a creature that gives us money for each tooth we lose.

Think how much money.

I wish I was like Arete because I only have twenty teeth.

She's not actually paying us for our teeth,

She's paying us for something much more important, Leo.

Know what it is?

Bravery.

Sooner or later in life, we gotta be brave, Leo.

If you lose a tooth, you're brave enough for anything.

Paying taxes or... or talking to the person that you like,

or taking on that big guy who bullies us.

She's little. Her name is Valeria.

Anyway, being brave helps every situation.

What do think happens if you don't learn that as a kid?

You're helpless when you're an adult.

You see?

I don't know. Think about it.

Ready, asshole?

Wait. One more time.

Fake indifference, no matter what.

Comment on all of her faults. You got that?

Encourage her to be competitive, but then you win.

Okay, but I'm really not that good at bowling though.

I've only got a strike once before.

Well, I reckon a spare will be good enough.

I'll be with you the whole time, okay?

-Well, yeah. -Obviously.

-Hey, listen, I mean... -Tania!

Go, go, go, go, go.

-[Gabriel] Hey. -Was that you?

You sure you know how to play?

Well yeah. Someone shouted my name. Didn't you hear that?

No. I'll help you.

[beeping]

Okay. Oh, sure.

-Are you serious? -They high enough?

Obviously.

[mischievous music playing]

-Hey there. -[Gabriel] Hello.

So, how's Leo? Were they able to take his tooth out?

Not yet, but he's much calmer now.

[Jimena] I don't like seeing Leo in pain.

And it's too late to call his dentist. It's Thursday, Gabriel.

Eh? What happens today?

Dad comes every Thursday for dinner,

and I have to show him I can handle the job and the household at the same time.

[sighs] I gotta find a quick and easy recipe stat.

But you can just get takeout from a restaurant, then you're good.

No, you don't know my papa.

That man would be willing to look at the garbage to prove I'm not good enough.

But why do you have to show him you can manage it all?

Because if I say I can't manage something, he'll kick me outta the game.

And it just so happens

that my cooking repertoire is mostly ham sandwiches and jam sandwiches.

Oh gosh. [chuckles]

Let's see.

[whimsical music playing]

-[sighs] -[Gabriel] All right.

I'm gonna help you cook,

but I don't like enforcing your dad's sexist views,

and I still don't understand why you gotta handle everything.

It's like being asked to roast a pig when you're already charring its skin.

Spreading yourself too thin.

We can't change the world right now. I need to sort this out.

All right. But you're gonna need to help me here,

and you may learn a thing or two.

I think I got the final version of the letter.

-Can I read it to you, Gaby? -Okay, Leo.

-Go for it. -"Dear Honorable Tooth Fairy..."

-What is this? No, uh, dentist? -[Leo] Nope, no dentist.

I gotta practice for whenever I have to start paying my taxes.

Leo now knows that losing a tooth and coping with the pain,

helps prepare you for other pain life might bring.

I'm gonna write one that's less formal.

[Gabriel] All right.

Come here.

That's not...

[Gabriel] Put it on. [chuckles]

The first instruction is,

I need you to cut up an onion for me into small rings.

[Spanish pop music playing]

-Mmm! -Looks like you're enjoying that.

-You sure you don't want any? -[Tina] Yeah.

It's definitely not the best option for a first date, you know.

What? You're saying you don't like onion-flavored kisses?

I'm so good at kissing that you won't care about the onion smell.

[Jimena] So that tooth fairy thing...

I'd rather be a bit more direct with my children with these sorta things.

I'd rather not...

uh, not tell 'em a story. Is that okay?

-It's just a fairy. -Mm-hmm.

And besides, I got Leo to wait for his tooth to fall out.

-Mm-hmm. -[Gabriel] Come here.

-Uh... Thank you, I can... -Let me just...

-I can blow my own nose. Thanks. -Right.

[blowing nose]

-Uh, some peppers? -No. No, no, no.

I make the decisions in the kitchen. Please don't start experimenting.

-[doorbell rings] -[gasps]

-[Ernesto] Sweetie! -My dad can't know you're here, okay?

Don't leave the kitchen, don't speak, or... or anything.

You're a mouse.

You want me to be direct with the kids but not your father?

If you need something, just text, understood?

-[scoffs] -Now go hide, okay? Quick!

Dad!

-[chuckles] You're such an early bird! -Mmm.

What a surprise!

I'm here to see my grandchildren, and Leo goes to bed early.

Chocolate chip for Santi and just chocolate for the rest.

[Jimena] Oh! Um, he's not back yet, but we can definitely have some.

[Ernesto] I'll get a corkscrew.

[Jimena] No! Don't worry about that, Dad.

Go on in, please. Don't worry, I'll take care of it...

-[Ernesto] But, darling... -[Jimena] Give me two minutes.

I'm just going in here, then I'll be right there.

[footsteps approaching]

-Sh! -Is he over there?

-Um, no, no! No! You can't come in here. -Mmm.

-What are you cooking? -It... It's a surprise.

You just go outside with Leo and I'll... I'll be out there soon.

[mouthing]

[whispering] Huh?

[mouthing]

Oh.

[Jimena sighs]

[mutters]

[whimsical music playing]

[sighs in frustration]

Okay, it's nearly ready, so, uh...

Leo, tell your grandpa about your... The... The thing with your tooth!

I'm, uh, nearly finished with the, uh, cooking.

[laughs]

How is it?

There was a bit too much pepper in it.

But I took care of it.

-Hey, hey, hey! You can't do that! -[gasps]

The béchamel has to be stirred clockwise.

[inhales deeply]

Out of my kitchen. You're a liability.

[whimsical music continues]

[Jimena sighs]

So, young Leo here is just obsessed with his loose tooth.

Wait, but the most important thing

is that I decided to be brave and not go to the dentist.

Mmm!

Gaby says that a little bit of pain now

gives you the strength to face other problems in life.

Gaby? Who is Gaby? Schoolmistress?

Let me pour you some more wine, Dad,

'cause your glass is looking a little empty

and it's time for us to enjoy ourselves. [chuckles]

When's the last time you had to be brave, Grandpa?

There was a boy. We called him Herrera.

He was pretty smart but very grumpy.

He would sell candy at school that he brought from the United States.

One day, he wanted to up his game and bring back a whole suitcase of candy,

but he didn't have enough money.

I had some savings and I lent it to him.

And I was scared at first because I thought he wouldn't pay me back.

But sometimes you gotta be brave like a soldier.

You gotta have courage and leave the fear behind you.

If I hadn't taken that step,

I wouldn't have been able to achieve all the work I have.

No one regrets being brave, kid.

-[loud clank] -[gasps]

What was that?

[gasps]

The mice have returned.

Um, I'll go check they haven't eaten it.

Did you hear mice?

-[whispering] Why are you being so loud? -Was I loud?

It's delicious.

Hold on.

[Gabriel breathes deeply]

It's hot, careful.

[gasps]

Thank you.

[chuckles]

[Spanish pop song playing faintly]

What...

[keypad clacking]

[phone dings]

[Sofía] Play dumb so that you don't pay the bill.

Uh, so listen, I, um...

I'm gonna take a leak real quick, you pay the bill,

and when I'm back, we can go someplace that no one will find us.

Oh, you're not used to making out on the first date?

Sure, I'll pay, but you have to kiss me right now.

[goofy music playing]

Uh... Uh...

Um... Hmm...

No!

You're not serious about kissing him after he ate all those onion rings.

Come on!

You decided to wear yellow and black? Are you serious? You're not a bee.

It's obvious that it was you who told him to do all this.

Your brother's too much of a loser.

You're just using him, Tania, I heard you tell your friends.

Let's go, Santi.

No! Wait. Tania, look.

I'm a loser, I know that, and I pretended to be an asshole

because I thought it would make you like me more.

You're the most beautiful girl that I've ever met

and I loved spending time with you.

[romantic music playing]

[Sofía] Let's go, Santiago.

[sighs] It was all delicious.

Especially the lasagna.

Did you make it yourself or did you buy it?

Uh, I put a lot of cumin in it. Uh, it's my signature.

[exhales]

I was thinking about what you said to Leo about being brave earlier.

I think you're totally right.

And if I'm honest,

I've kept quiet 'cause I was scared you wouldn't consider me for the position,

But I think it's important to tell you

that it's not fair how you're constantly testing me.

And I really don't think it's fair that I have to prove

that I can handle both my household and my job.

And even that's not good enough for you.

Are you testing Rogelio?

The same way as this?

Or the pig's skin...

Are you asking him to handle both the charring and the roasting?

[pensive music playing]

Mmm.

You're totally right.

And I have something to confess.

I paid Martha to come over to my house today.

[gasps]

I did it to show you that you can't handle it all,

but you succeeded.

And I'm sorry.

Now, the lasagna, oh my Lord, now that was spectacular.

Well, if I'm being brave,

then I'm doing it right.

Gaby!

[whimsical music playing]

Come here.

Gaby? Leo's teacher?

Gaby, get in here.

So, you've already met.

Uh, yeah, so he's my new... my new manny. Aren't you?

And he's the one who cooked this marvelous lasagna.

Hello again, sir.

He cooks as well?

Well, nobody told me, but yeah, I guess.

[exhales] Well, I'm not bad.

Excuse me.

I don't believe it, Jimena.

I'm trying to help you out and you keep making trouble.

If you let a man into your house, the board isn't gonna support you at all.

The board or you?

Let me show you I can be the president of the company.

They'll eat you alive.

That won't happen, Dad.

[gentle music playing]

Will you help me here, or not?

[inhales deeply]

[sighs]

[sirens wailing in distance]

I still can't believe you apologized to her.

She wanted to humiliate you.

How could I let her think that I'm just a bad guy?

It's just not me, 'kay?

Well, yeah, she's the bad guy.

[sighs] But we were gonna kiss.

You know, onion and all, she was gonna kiss me.

I'm fifteen and I've never been kissed.

I mean, at this rate, I'll always be a virgin.

[Sofía] But she's so mean, and she wasn't going to kiss you.

Sofía, it's not like I wanna marry her.

I just wanna kiss her.

I mean, if she's a horrible witch and gonna be a dictator one day,

I'll figure it out alone.

I'm not an idiot, Sofía.

Well, okay.

I'm sorry, you don't have to worry about me getting involved anymore.

[phone dings]

[Tania] I really like you too because you're not like everyone else.

[sighs]

Today Leo taught me something about courage, and...

You were involved with that, weren't you?

[chuckles] I don't know anything about that.

Leo is his own person.

Well, I'm going to be leading the next board meeting, so thank you.

-[chuckles] -Hah.

We did it, Gaby.

Thank you for your help.

The best bit for me was when I, uh, stopped being the kitchen ghost.

[inhales deeply] I mean, I couldn't just keep hiding you.

And, well, if I'm gonna...

be brave, then I gotta follow through.

Sounds good.

We should toast to that.

["Por El Resto de Tu Vida" by Christian Nodal & TINI playing]

[Sofía] What's for dinner?

I'm hungry!

Oh my God, can I please get this onion smell off of me?

[Sofía] Right, it's so gross! She wasn't gonna kiss ya.

Of course she was. She was getting ready like this...

-Mwah! -Come on, she didn't actually want to.

Look, don't tell Martha, but this is the best lasagna ever.

-For real? -You were right, Gaby.

You gotta have the courage to be who you are.

It went really well with Tania.

[chuckles] That's so good, Santi!

Well, why don't we toast?

[Leo] You can stop worrying now!

[Sofía] Leo, that's disgusting!

-Leo, that's amazing! -I was brave and it didn't hurt.

I'm gonna start building my fortune

with the money I get for this from the tooth fairy.

Yeah, the tooth fairy isn't real.

Why don't we ask, Gaby?

He bought himself a truck with the money the tooth fairy gave him.

Well, look, I also had some savings that I was able to use.

Well, how about we open a savings account and put that money in there, Leo?

No, no, no! I'm investing in other assets.

Hey, Leo, show us your tooth then.

-No! I'm outta here. -But there's blood on it. So disgusting!

[Gabriel laughs]

No, you can't laugh because now I gotta negotiate with his tooth fairy.

Well, goodnight.

Good night.

"Dear Tooth Fairy,

today my manny taught me that brave people achieve great things."

"And I was brave."

"And I wanna take my mom to space."

"Could you give me enough money for two tickets?"

"Also, what do you do with the teeth? Do you use them to make dentures?"

"Warm regards, Leo."

[gentle music playing]

Mommy, could you please turn off the lights before you leave?

Brave people sleep in the dark.

[chuckles]

Yes, of course.

Sleep well, honey.

[pensive music playing]

[music fades]

[theme song playing]

[song ends]