To Barcelona, Forever (2025)

[bunniefuu]

Adios.

Hola.

-Mateo!

-Hm?

Breakfast, as usual.

[speaking Spanish]

Thank you.

You're the best.

For you.

So, I'm on my way to see

Nico at the bookstore.

I'm happy to take

something over to, um...

-Joseph?

-Would you mind?

I don't mind at all.

I don't have anything

else going on today.

Except working on

your novel.

Right. This is

turning out to be

way more stressful

than I thought.

Having my name on the cover.

But now I know exactly

how Anna felt.

What if I write it

and nobody likes it?

Well, then you do

what Anna did and

take a different path.

Is that not why she's

a travel writer now?

And she's amazing.

I mean, every restaurant

she writes about,

their business quadruples.

She has found her calling.

And so have you.

So, what is going to be

the name of your novel?

The working title is TBD.

What is it about?

That's also TBD.

Well, since you're going

that way,

there's another delivery

to the bookstore.

-Oh...

-Would you mind terribly?

No, I don't mind.

-Mmhmm.

-I'll see you later.

Ciao.

-Ciao, bella.

Nico.

Hola.

More flowers for Josep?

[laughs] I know.

I guess every day is

Sant Jordi's Day

when you're dating a florist.

But I actually have

another bouquet to deliver.

Any idea who they're for?

Yes, I think so.

They are for

the love of my life.

Oh, that is so sweet.

What's the occasion?

Does one need

a special reason

to give his girlfriend

some flowers?

No.

But I did have to

deliver them to myself.

So... do I get a tip?

-Maybe.

-[Erica laughs]

-Come here.

-Oh.

That'll work.

I have something else for you.

Follow me. Follow me.

-[laughs]

-Come on.

Please.

Ta-da!

Uh, Nico, I think

you've been robbed.

[chuckles] No.

It's the shelf where

your novel will go.

I don't even have

a novel right now.

I don't even have

a book deal.

Rubia.

You must be positive.

How do you say... manifesta?

Manifest?

Okay.

Manifest what you desire.

[speaks in Spanish]

Say it.

Okay.

The book deal's gonna close.

Y...

And I'm going to get

everything I ever wanted.

Yes.

Yes.

Well, okay, so I said it.

So, how long does this

manifesting business

take to kick in?

I don't think it

happens instantly.

No, I think you're

probably right about that.

But I did just get

some emails.

Oh, from my book agent.

Told ya.

Stop.

It's official!

I'm gonna be a novelist!

[laughs]

Congratulations, my love.

Saying things out loud

seems to be working.

I don't think it can

get better than this.

I think it can.

Follow me.

So, are you ready for

one more manifestation?

All you have to do

is say yes.

Yes.

Wait, what did I just

say yes to?

To our future.

You are brilliant

and beautiful.

And...

the love of my life.

Erica Olsen.

Will you marry me?

But, Nico, we've only

been dating five months.

Isn't it too soon?

We've been in love

with each other

for five years.

As they say...

when you know, you know.

Why wait?

Right.

Now my knees are

starting to hurt,

and you haven't answered.

I'll ask again...

Rubia...

[laughs] Nico!

Oh, it's beautiful.

I love it.

Te amo.

Wait, we need to get someone

to take our picture.

Si.

Oh... lo siento,

no hablo Spanish.

Anna?

What? Where?

[laughing]

How did you know

where to find us?

I was guided by the light

of true love and fate.

And Nico shared his

location with me.

Oh.

Gracias.

Come on.

Here we go. Ready?

Say, Barcelona mi amor!

[both] Barcelona mi amor.

[laughing]

Got it.

All right, come on.

I've got some intel

on a secret new spot.

Of course you do.

We've gotta go celebrate!

When Nico called, I was

on my way to this amazing

food and wine boutique

in Bilbao.

It's where chefs come

from all over the world.

It's like this big pilgrimage.

Oh, that is so exciting.

It's not as exciting

as this day

and celebrating

the two of you.

Wait, we've been

here before.

Oh, uh...

[speaking Spanish]

[dance music plays]

Gracias.



Hola.

Look at her look on her face,

she's up to something.

We've been to the restaurant

in the back,

but now we're going

to the back-back.

[Flamenco music plays]

How do you find

these places?

What can I say?

People tell me things.

It's a gift.

Hola.

Como estas?

Si, gracias.

Hey, hey.

He's super handsome.

He's super married.

How do you know that?

Oh, believe me,

I checked.

So, seriously, have you met

anyone while you're out there

fooding through Europe?

I don't stay anywhere

long enough for romance.

And that's okay, 'cause I make

friends everywhere I go.

And it's honestly

all I want right now.

Friends is the best way

to start a romance.

Just look at

my rubia and me.

Anna, if it wasn't for you,

we may never have told

each other how we feel.

Aww. Drink to that.

Drink to that!

Without you, I never

would've realized

what I was actually

meant to do.

I hope.

Mmm?

It's just, if I wanna keep

doing what I'm doing,

I'm gonna have to figure

out how to make

a bigger name for myself.

You have thousands

of followers

that love what you do.

Yeah, and all

the businesses,

the families that

you've helped

by writing about them.

And I'm so grateful that

I get to do what I'm doing.

But if I want the brand deals,

the sponsorships,

if I wanna actually make

a career out of this,

I need to reach more people.

Is there anything

we can do to help?

Aww, thanks.

No, I just need to find

that one big story

that really makes me

stand out.

And I will.

I think.

[laughing]

[cheerful music]

As you can see,

everything in the shop

is the best of the best.

Especially the spices.

Please...

try some paella made with

the most exclusive

saffron in the world.

Gracias, Pablo.

Mmm.

Oh, I don't know how...

how to even describe this.

It's like...

tasting the soul of Spain.

What you are tasting is

the familia Estrella azafrm.

The Estrella family saffron.

We are the only store in

the world that sells it,

and only one week a year.

Is that Chef Carlo Pastorelli?

Mmhmm.

And there's Otto Grnsfeld

from Austria.

I went to his pop-up cafe

last Christmas.

And there's Eva Leclerc!

I've been on her bistro's

waiting list for over a year.

They all came in person

just for the saffron?

Like I said, it is the very

best in the world.

[laughs]

Well...

then I shall have

to buy some for myself.

[cash register dings]

-No way! How much?

Does it come with

a private chef?

I mean, let's be honest.

Is it that much better

than anyone else's?

-It is actually.

-Ahh!

Ahh.

You came outta nowhere.

Um... okay.

Well, here you go, sir.

Enjoy the poor house.

What?

Anna, that is Estrella saffron,

and this is Javier Estrella.

I'm so sorry.

I will have you know,

my family has been

making saffron for

over 150 years.

It is worth every cent.

Oh, I'm... I'm sure it is.

Actually, I'm not sure.

Could I possibly interview

you and your family?

I will stop you right there.

My family does not

do interviews.

Pablo. Buenos dias.

Is he serious?

What kind of business

doesn't want publicity?

The family is very private.

No one even knows

where their village is.

You can't find it

unless they want you to.

And they don't.

First time for everything.

Excuse me. Javier?

Oh.

Have you come to apologize for

insulting my family's legacy?

I think I was just

insulting the price.

But I-I wanna understand.

What makes your saffron

the best?

[chuckles] Why are you

making this,

the two finger quotes?

It's not "the best".

It's the best.

Okay, but...

why?

Do you really think I would

tell 150 years of secrets

to a complete stranger?

Well, I'm... I'm Anna Kelly.

I write about food,

and I take my readers

to places they've never

been before.

Like your village,

for example.

Did you invite her here?

Chef! Buenos dias.

It's so good to see you.

Nice to meet you, too.

[peaceful guitar music]

[phone rings]

Hi.

Hi.

Let me ask you a question.

Have you ever heard

of Estrella saffron?

Yeah. I mean, who hasn't?

It's a very secretive company.

Very expensive.

Family has a village

that's not even on the map.

And, um... beloved by chefs

around the world.

You just looked that up online.

I did not!

How dare you?

No, my screen is filled with

words for my debut novel.

Many words, many, many words.

I can't even keep up with

how fast my mind is going.

So, why were you asking

about the Estrellas?

So, first of all,

I think this whole

secret village thing

is a publicity stunt.

-Is that so?

-Ahh!

You really do come

outta nowhere.

Hey, hey!

Who's that?

I'll call you back.

[chuckles]

[clears throat]

Is what so?

-What you said.

-What'd I say?

-You know what you said.

-I forget already.

I was going to give you

a bit of our saffron

to apologize for being

rude to you earlier,

but I have changed my mind.

Seriously?

Ahh!

Stop doing that.

Do you really think that my

family's desire for privacy

is some sort of

publicity stunt?

You are...

how do you say?

Naive?

I feel like you already

knew how to say that word.

You know nothing about us.

It's absolutely true.

I had no idea that the saffron

was such a big deal.

It is one of the world's

most beloved spices.

It's part of the region's

history, its tradition.

It is the flavor of Spain.

More valuable than gold.

There. Now you know.

I read some of

your work, by the way.

You have?

Pablo, the shop owner,

showed me.

How can you write about

Spanish cuisine

and not know about

the azafrn?

You're absolutely right.

It was a huge oversight.

That's why I wanna

go to your farm.

I wanna educate myself.

How do you say

never in English?

You just did.

Exactly.

Okay.

[keys tapping]

Of course they did.

Ahh!

Javier.

What are you doing here?

Me? No, no.

What are you doing here?

I asked you first.

I hand-deliver my saffron

to the chef every year.

Now your turn.

What are you doing here?

This place is very exclusive.

I guess I'm not as, uh...

What's that word?

Oh, naive...

as you thought.

[clears throat]

[cutlery clatters]

Do you need help ordering?

Oh, no. I'm fine.

Estoy bueno.

I'm fine is estoy bien.

What you said means I'm hot.

Ah...

I've been saying that

all week.

I'm just trying to help.

[scoffs]

Disculpe.

Pardon?

Yes.

Do you have anything

without saffron?

I'm allergic.

[Javier chuckles]

Would you like to

sit together?

Um... no, no. We are...

-Oh!

-We are not together.

No, no, no. I'm sure he's

waiting for somebody.

I'm not, actually.

I'm not either.

It's busy, and I could

use a table.

Okay?

Well, I mean,

if it's helpful.

We don't want

to cost you money.

We can...

Thank you.

What should we order?

Do you trust me?

Nope.

You will after this meal.

[soft guitar music]

Mmm.

Mmm. Wow.

You eat like you have just

been released from prison.

Oh.

I prefer the phrase

eating with gusto.

[chuckles]

Hey. Salud.

Mmm.

Actually, in my family,

we clink three times.

Once for the traditions

of the past.

[glasses clink]

Once for the gratitude of

being together in the present.

[glasses clink]

And once for the health

and happiness

of the family in the future.

[glasses clink]

-Salud.

-Salud.

I love that.

Must be nice to come

from a big family.

Uh... most of the time, yes.

But not right now?

Hmm.

Let's just say...

they have certain

expectations of me

I have not met.

And, uh...

I don't know why

I'm telling you this.

We barely know each other.

I have that effect on people.

Hmm.

Okay. Your turn.

Tell me about your family.

Oh, um...

Not much to tell. Um...

My mom passed away

when I was younger.

My dad a couple

years later, and then...

I've mostly been

on my own ever since.

Well, you're not on

your own tonight.

But only because the waitress

forced our hand.

I'm not so upset about that.

Salud.

[glasses clink]

Salud.

[loud thud]

-Oh.

-Are we the only ones here?

Oh, no.

-Oh...

-Sorry, sorry, sorry.

She's mad.

Let's go, let's go.

[laughing] Okay.

I've never shut a place

down before.

Yeah, too bad

it had to close.

I could talk

to you all night.

So, why don't we?

Okay. [chuckles]

Hey, you like ice cream?

[arcade game sounds]

Sometimes you just

have to believe in luck.

You see?

It comes.

I know that because today has

definitely been my lucky day.

I wish this day could

last even longer.

I do too, but I have to

go to Portugal tomorrow.

I gotta go find

lightning in a bottle

'cause saffron's too expensive.

Uh, look.

I know that you wanted

to write about

my family and

the village, but...

I cannot ask them.

They're already upset

with me as it is.

Why?

It's not important

right now.

When will you be back

in Spain?

I don't know.

If I don't do something

to change things soon, I...

I might not be able to stay in

Europe for very much longer.

But I don't wanna talk

about that right now.

Let's just be right here.

In this moment.

Grateful for this perfect,

wonderful, unexpected day.

It was short and sweet.

And a little spicy.

Spicy, why?

Oh, saffron?

No, not this time.



[camera clicks]

[phone rings]

Hey, Beth.

Are you sitting down?

I will be.

What's up?

Savoir Magazine is looking for

a fresh new writer for their

international publication,

and they're looking at you.

What?

Really?

They've been

following you online.

They love how you charm

your way into some of

the most secret,

out of the way places.

[mouthing]

Yes!

Um, that...

I mean, that's...

that's amazing.

That's great.

What-what are

the next steps?

Make sure they pick you.

Find something no one else

has ever written about.

Something spectacular.

You do that... you're in.

You mean like maybe

a secret saffron farm

in a hidden medieval village?

That's really specific.

Is that real?

It's hard to say.

No, you know what?

I'm gonna find

something in Portugal.

All right? I'm on it.

Okey-dokey, bye.

-Bye.

What?

No. No, no, no, no, no.

[groans]

Well, are you sure that you

charged it before you left?

Yes, it was totally charged.

It just, it died

out of nowhere.

Okay, well, send me

your location

and I'll get someone

out to you.

Just stay there.

Okay.

Um... I'll send it now.

But you know what?

I got this.

Bye.

[upbeat music]

-Ahh!

-Oh!

Javier.

I can't believe it.

Did you follow me here?

What?

No!

No, my electric car died.

So, I started walking.

I can't believe this

is your village.

What are the odds?

That you end up here?

No. That's impossible.

Unless...

Unless it's fate.

Did anyone see you

come in?

We gotta get out of here.

Oh, no.

You're married!

-What?

-I knew it.

-No.

-I knew you were married.

Of course!

Thought you were

too perfect.

But you know what?

You're not perfect.

Because actually,

you're a cheater.

Anna, stop it!

I am not married, okay?

Oh, yeah?

Then why don't you want

anyone here to see me?

I...

I will text a friend

to get your car charged,

and then you can continue

on your journey. Okay?

Oh, thank you so much.

I'm so sorry to have

inconvenienced you today.

Oh, no. I'm sorry.

You know, I would've been

perfectly fine

with how things ended.

We had one perfect day

in Bilbao.

But now, all I'm gonna

remember is this.

My friend cannot bring

his charger

till very late tonight.

Well, then I'll just have to

find a place in your town.

Anna!

Everything around

is booked.

And there's nothing in town

because we get no visitors.

[groans]

I guess I'll just sleep

in my car tonight.

Don't be ridiculous. Huh?

Where are we going?

Shh. Follow me.

This is your house?

Yes, yes, yes.

Shh!

Come on. Come on.

-Ahh!

-Shh!

This way.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

I don't know what you think

is about to happen right now,

but just so you know,

it is not happening.

No, you got

the wrong idea.

I'm taking you to

the guest room

so you can sleep

by yourself.

Except for the ghosts.

-What?

-I'm joking.

I'm sorry.

I'm very nervous.

-This way.

-Why?



Okay. Do you need anything?

Uh... towels, water, snacks.

-A taser.

-Huh?

[both laugh]

[sighs]

[sighs]

I'm incredibly confused.

Anna, I know this

is a bit odd.

If you want to leave now,

I understand.

I-I can drive you.

-I don't wanna leave.

-Please don't.

-I won't.

-Good.

I can't believe

you're really here.

I know, me neither.

I wasn't sure I was

gonna ever see you again.

I'm so glad I did.

Me too.

In spite of how

I'm behaving, I...

I have never been happier to

see anyone in my life before.

You need to leave before dawn.

What?

Please trust me, it's best

if no one sees you here.

I'm sorry.

Buenas noches.

[chuckles]

[pleasant music]

[humming]

Carlos!

Uh...

Who is that?

I am so sorry.

What is... what is prometida?

That means fiance.

Fiance?

[All] Oh!

Javier, can I talk

to you for a second?

Oh, I'm listening.

Privately?

Right.

What is going on?

I'll tell you as soon as

we get something to eat.

You like eggs, huh?

Breakfast doesn't feel like

the priority right now.

Whoo!

Whoa, such a rush.

Wow, this is beautiful.

Yes, it is home.

Wait, you live at home

with your family?

Hey, hey, hey.

It is very common in large

estates such as this, huh?

My entire family lives here.

Okay, but why do they

think I'm your fiance?

Let's go this way.

Okay. All right.

Okay!

Okay.

I was not in Bilbao just to sell

my family's saffron.

I was also supposed to

meet up with a matchmaker.

And that matchmaker was

supposed to find me a wife.

Did the matchmaker also

come with a time machine?

'Cause that's pretty

old-fashioned.

My entire life is

old-fashioned, huh?

That is why we have

the success we have.

It's tradition.

Still, I never went

to the meeting.

Why not?

Because...

Because after I met you,

I couldn't picture myself

with anyone else.

Even though I thought

I'd never see you again,

I knew I couldn't keep

my promise to my family.

What promise?

[sighs]

That I would marry

before the next harvest.

So, they think I'm

the one the matchmaker

set you up with?

Yes, and to them,

it was just in time.

Just in time for what?

Come on.

The ownership of our crocus

fields gets passed down

from generation to

generation through...

If the male heir does not

marry and carry on

the family legacy,

it is over.

All that history,

all that work just ends.

And it would end with me.

You don't have any brothers

and sisters that could do it?

Nope, I'm the only son.

It goes to me or to no one.

Wow, no pressure there.

I know I have to do what is

right for the family.

I just wanted more time.

And then you came along.

Wow.

You know what?

I'm, uh... so sorry.

But I cannot marry somebody

that I just met.

I mean, technically I could,

but I can't.

Oh.

Anna, I think you're wonderful,

but I am not asking you

to be my bride.

I was just explaining

why my family

was so excited and, uh...

why I didn't want them

to see you.

No, I know.

I... yeah, I knew that.

But that being said, um...

that does not mean that

I don't have feelings for you.

You do?

If we met in

a different time.

In a different place.

But we didn't.

And like you said,

you have much to do.

And you're lucky.

You have the freedom

to go wherever you want,

whenever you want.

And, uh... be with

whoever you want.

Yeah. That... that's right.

And right now, my priority is

finding my voice as a writer,

and I wanna be able

to explore while I do it.

I wish I could help.

Yeah.

Me too.

What are you gonna tell

your family when I leave?

I will think of something.

But now let's just enjoy

one last meal together

before we say goodbye again.

[quiet chatter]

[Javier] Brush is worse.

[Anna] I don't think any of

it's particularly funny.

-It's death.

-People dying.

[Anna laughs]

I'm gonna go tell her

the truth right now.

Do you want me to come

with you?

No, no.

I'll be okay.

-Thanks.

-Okay.

[praying in Spanish]

[sighs]

You told her and

everything was fine?

Uh... yes, yes, uh,

she completely understood.

[phone ringing]

-You see that?

You worried for nothing.

Mmhmm.

Uh, my friend is waiting

for us at your car.

We should hurry.

-Okay, one second.

Hi. I'm just leaving now.

[Erica] You are?

You're leaving? Oh, great.

What's wrong?

Nothing. I mean,

you know, I'm writing.

Hoping it's not terrible

and that I didn't blow

my one chance to have

the career of my dreams.

I'm coming to Barcelona.

No! You know what?

You don't have to do that.

Yes, yes I do.

You're clearly struggling,

and I wanna be there for you

the way that you were

there for me.

I'm saying you don't

have to go to Barcelona

to give me a pep talk.

What? No way!

What are you doing here?

[both squealing]

How did you know

where to find me?

Well, you shared your

location, remember?

And, wow, did we just

go back in time or what?

Yeah. Kind of.

Javier, this is my

best friend, Erica.

Erica. Javier.

Oh, hi.

So, this is Mr. Saffron?

I prefer Seor Saffron.

[laughing]

I like it.

-Hola.

-Hola.

Wedding? What wedding?

The wedding of my son

and his beautiful bride, uh...

Anna. Anna.

I thought you were

gonna tell them.

You're engaged?

I, um...

Will you excuse us just,

just one second?

[laughing]

-Ah!

Okay.

You cannot be engaged

to a man that you just met.

That's what happened

with me and Nico.

You fell in love with

him after you met him,

and now you're doing it again!

It's not the same thing, okay?

We're not actually engaged.

That's not what they think.

He was supposed to tell them

but I don't think he did.

It's a long story.

I have nothing but time.

I thought you were

on a deadline.

What's going on

with your writing?

-Carlos.

-Erica.

Hola. Hola.

Mucho gusto.

Perhaps you two can

talk in the cafe?

-Oh, sure.

-Sure.

I will open it early,

make caf con leche.

Sure, sure.

Maybe you could

open the bar too.

Oh, yeah.

The thought did

occur to me.

Oh.

I could just sit here forever.

I mean, there are stories

coming out of every corner.

And, you know, if it's true,

about the village

being kept a secret

all this time,

just think of what

an incredible story

that would be for you.

It would be the culinary

exclusive of a lifetime.

No one's ever

had access before.

And now you have it.

Well, not really.

You're literally here.

I know, but I couldn't

do that to Javier.

He asked me not to.

It wouldn't be right.

Anna.

[whispering]

Javier's back.

I think you have to--

You know what's

really pretty?

The patio.

Come on, let's go outside.

Okay.

[Erica] You need something to

write about and here we are.

You need this!

I know, but Javier's

family won't allow it.

Allow what?

For me to write a story

about your family.

Oh, she's right.

Not possible.

But just to be clear,

I would never write

an expos or anything.

I would never share

your family's secrets.

It would be a story about

people who still value

centuries of tradition.

Uh-huh.

Like pressuring their

firstborn sons to marry

or be the ones held

responsible for ending

hundreds of years of tradition.

Some things do not

need to be shared.

Sounds like you need to tell

your family what you want.

[sighs]

What I want is time.

What I want is being free to

find love on my own timeline.

Not theirs.

How does Anna's writing about

this help with any of that?

Well, maybe she can help you

buy time.

Maybe you can return

the favor.

[crowd whispering]

Let's go back inside.

Oh, okay.

So, how much time do you

think you need, Javier?

Uh...

Well, right now, I just need

to get through the harvest

without upsetting the family.

Especially my mother.

If I tell them now, it will be

too much of a distraction.

What are you thinking, Erica?

Hear me out.

What if Anna goes along

with this engagement

until the harvest?

So, you have time

to figure out

what you wanna say

to your parents.

In exchange for what?

Yeah. Same question.

In exchange for you

showing Anna your world.

Letting her do research.

She's gonna share with you

her perspective.

and once you read

what she's written,

you're gonna be blown away.

You don't have to commit now.

I mean, you could read it

and then you could decide.

There's no pressure.

[Woman] Hola!

[Erica] Hola.

[speaking Spanish]

Bueno.

Gracias.

What's she saying?

Her heart.

Her heart?

She can't handle stress.

Anna.

Bueno.

[chuckles]

What'd she say?

She says that she wants

to get to know you better.

And take some time,

just the two of you, to talk.

I would love that.

You're not Spanish?

No, I... I'm American, but...

my Spanish is...

estoy muy bueno.

[laughing]

-Bien, bien.

Let it go.

[speaking Spanish]

We'll take what we can get.

Oh.

Mama, we're gonna be

home for lunch.

Then you can ask

anything you want later.

Wonderful.

Seafood stew.

Yum.

Adios.

Ciao, ciao.

Back outside then?

-Yeah. Great.

-Great.

Are we really doing this?

Like I said, I don't want

to worry my family

when there is so much

to be done.

So... if you're willing,

so am I.

I promise I will tell them

the truth after the harvest.

And I promise I won't reveal

any of your family's

saffron making secrets

to the world.

One question.

Where am I gonna stay?

[Javier] Welcome to

our guest house.

Please make yourselves

at home.

Oh, wow.

This is like

a writing heaven.

Wait! You should stay.

What? Really?

Yes! I need a friend.

You need a quiet place

to think.

Besides, this is all

basically your idea anyway.

Don't you think you

should ask Javier first?

Oh, please.

He'll be thrilled.

And besides, it'll help

convince his mother

that you're here as

my maid of honor,

helping plan

my wedding with me.

All right,

I'll call Nico

and let him know I'll be

gone for a few weeks.

Just let him know that

the sooner you finish writing,

the sooner you're gonna be

able to plan your own wedding.

I can't finish something

I haven't started yet.

Well then start.

Okay, I will.

You too, you have a lot

of writing to do.

I know, I'm excited.

This article is gonna be huge.

But we're not gonna tell

my family yet, right?

Right.

It does feel kinda

wrong though, right?

Keeping two secrets from them.

I'm sorry.

I'll tell them

before it gets published,

but just not yet.

Okay.

Hola!

-Hey.

-Hola.

I brought you some things

to make your stay

a little more enjoyable.

Thank you.

Gracias, Mama.

Oh.

You make such

a lovely couple.

[mischievous music]

[loud crunch]

Ooh!

Uh-oh. Uh-oh.

I... I...

I'm so not very good

at... at Spanish.

I'm working on it.

Ah.

Don't worry, I'm working

on my English too.

I was wondering, do you have

a Wi-Fi password?

Wi-Fi?

Um... Wi-Fi.

It's, uh... energy up in...

and you use your computer.

Uh... people fight

with each other.

Cat videos.

[laughs]

I'm just teasing you, seorita.

Of course we have Wi-Fi.

but it only works when

the windmill's spinning.

Oh, no.

[laughs]

You believe me again?

-This is funny.

-[scoffs]

Papa, stop teasing Anna.

You'll scare her away.

No, no, it's not possible.

I'm happy for you,

my son.

I can see you're in love.

-Uh...

-Yes.

Yes, yes.

Well, I must get back

to work.

Uh, nice to see you again,

Anna.

Oh, the password is

Estrella 1857.

The year our family started

this farm.

Oh, beautiful.

-Ciao.

-Gracias.

Uh... shall we?

I want to show you

around the estate before

your welcome banquet tonight.

Oh. Banquet? Wow.

Couldn't we have started

with something smaller?

Plate of olives and

a shot of orujo?

[laughs] Don't worry.

They will love you.

But we don't

want them to, right?

Because we're

not actually engaged.

Shh!

You never know who's

listening here.

Were you a big fan

of James Bond

when you were a kid?

How did you know?



There you are.

[Erica] Hola.

Sorry, I haven't called.

The reception's been spotty.

Dnde ests?

I'm with Anna in this tiny

pueblo in Basque Country.

Another of her secret spots.

You have no idea.

And when are you

coming back?

Well, they invited me to stay

for a couple of weeks.

Sort of like

a writer's retreat.

Maybe I can get

a handle on the book.

Yes, yes,

that sounds wonderful.

The sooner you finish

your novel,

the sooner we start

planning our wedding.

I can't even think

about that until I know...

Know what?

That it's gonna be as good

as what I wrote before.

What are you

talking about, Rubia?

The book is going

to be amazing.

Gracias.

But we don't know that yet.

I mean, what if it was

just beginner's luck?

What if...

what if it's not as good

as it was before?

How do you say beginner's

luck in Spanish?

[call ends]

Nico?

Nico?

Rubia?

Well, we have a library,

a market.

Well, you have seen

the caf.

The bar.

So, you really don't have

to leave unless you want to.

No.

But I do love going to Bilbao

every year.

There's something about

the energy of a big city.

Hmm.

You know, I grew up in Boston,

so I've always appreciated

the quiet of the countryside.

Well...

We have plenty of space.

You can move in.

I think I'm taking up

plenty of space.

Adios.

Bye bye.

[clears throat]

Everyone's so excited.

Ah, well... no.

They're just happy because

another generation

of Estrellas is

finally guaranteed.

You don't think they care

about your happiness?

[chuckles]

My happiness is not

the priority.

I will show you what is.

[serene music]

Oh, wow.

There they are.

My family legacy.

Our crocus fields.

The beauty of this land will

always take my breath away.

Flowers are really beautiful.

Do you know why they call

saffron the red gold?

No.

Because for centuries

it was used as currency.

It was even part of

a bride's dowry.

Everything is connected here.

Tradition. Our economy.

Family.

Exactly.

-Oh, sorry. Uh, Anna...

-Hola. Sorry.

This is my cousin, Miguel.

Hi.

I heard so much about you.

I'm so, um...

[speaking Spanish]

Uh... relieved.

I'm so relieved that

the Estella tradition

will be carried on.

Oh, I have to keep working.

-Bye.

-Bye.

Ciao.

Miguel helps me

manage the farm.

He's the one who seems

to know

always the perfect day

when to start the harvest.

Huh.

What if he gets

the timing wrong?

Well, one day too early

or too late

and the saffron isn't the same.

And that means

a very hard year

for everyone in the village.

But I am working on a way

around that.

Come.

What is all this?

[in Spanish]...our Plan B.

We've been testing techniques,

using different

color temperatures to see

which one produces

the best flowers.

Ah, so you never have to worry

about a bad year.

Nope, but we still have

to worry about my mother.

Mi tia Rosa doesn't like

that we use this technology.

She thinks that if it's

not natural, it's not us.

It's not Estrella.

Ah.

Another way you're

bucking tradition, eh?

Bucking?

Oh, it's like going

against what's expected.

Oh. [chuckles]

I wonder if I'm not

doing too much bucking.

No, I don't think so.

You're trying to change

your life for the better.

There's nothing wrong

with that.

Oh, look.

This crocus is blooming already.

Let me show you

what happens next.

Okay.

We do this to every flower.

It is traditionally done

by the women of the family.

They are the ones who find

the true soul of the saffron.

We pull out each strand.

Carefully dry them and

store them the same day.

Do that half a million more

times and you have a harvest.

Do you want to try,

for your research?

Sure.

Family and friends come

from all over Spain to help.

But as the years have passed,

fewer and fewer of

the younger generations

want to stay year-long

to take care of the farm.

That is why our

marriage custom started

in the first place.

To make sure that there will

always be a younger generation

to pass down the traditions

and the land.

And whoever I marry eventually

is expected to learn it all.

Well, it's a good thing we're

not getting married 'cause

I can't even keep

a cactus alive.

I don't believe that.

We can't.

Right.

Hello.

Oh. Hey.

Hey.

How was the tour?

It was nice.

I learned a lot

about saffron.

Hmm. I bet it was

super interesting.

Oh my gosh.

Hey, Anna.

Be careful, okay?

You're leaving after

the harvest, and he isn't.

I just don't want you

to get hurt.

I know.

Believe me, I'm aware.

But he's helping me.

I'm helping him.

That's the deal, right?

Okay.

Should we get changed

for your welcome banquet?

I'm so excited you're coming.

Of course, you were

at my engagement.

I'm here for whatever

this is.

But you should wash your face.

Yes, yes. We're gonna

wash my face.

Ah.

Hey.

-Welcome.

-Ooh.

American football, huh?

Of course, I love it!

Yeah, he's never watched

it before.

He just wants to make

you feel welcome.

Oh.

That is so sweet.

I'm really more of

a book person.

28 to 25?

Hey, girls.

You're here.

Why don't you come

both to the kitchen?

Okay.

We'll be back.

[chuckles]

[Quiet chatter]

Oh, it smells amazing in here.

I'll show you the secret

Estrella family recipe

for paella after the wedding.

Which we'll start a plan

first thing tomorrow.

Hmm?

Uh...

She would love that.

I would love that.

[Father] Score!

Ooh! Excuse me.

I just...

Did they score?

What happened? What happened?

-Goal!

-No way!

-He means touchdown.

-Touchdown.

-Touch goal!

-Touch goal! [laughs]

[Mother] Anita, where are you?

Oh, I'll be back.

I love it when they score!

Gracias. Queso.

Hey.

Ooh. Yum.

I think that she just

wants you to be in here.

Oh.

What can I do to help?

You can chop the onion.

Oh, okay.

Sure, sure.

Let me show you

a better way.

Oh, okay.

So...

[whispering]

Okay.

Okay. Good.

Like this.

[chuckles]

Your eyes are hurting

from the onion.

No, no.

No, it's just, uh...

my mom passed, uh,

when I was younger.

So, she never really had,

like, a chance to teach me

this kind of stuff.

[chuckles]

You love being in

the kitchen, don't you?

Well, that's 'cause of

all the people in it.

Javier doesn't know

how lucky he is.

Well, you should tell him.

He thinks you're the lucky one.

[Miguel] Hey!

A what?

-A spy.

-Did he say a spy?

-Nico!

-Hola.

Si, es mi prometido.

He... he's my fianc.

-Hi!

-Hola.

Your fianc is a spy.

No! Bookseller.

This is the best man.

Uh... si.

Si, si, si.

[laughs]

Nico.

Ah, my good friend.

Let me buy you a drink.

Good idea.

Disculpe. Sorry.

You told someone else

where our village is?

I didn't tell anyone.

[in unison] Oh, we share

our locations.

Cute!

Why are you here?

I was worried.

You seemed so upset and

you weren't answering.

Best man?

That's a bold move.

I know, right?

I'm okay.

Everything's fine.

I'm fine.

I know you, I know

when you are--

Yeah, you know,

it's pretty complicated.

I did have writer's block,

but...

I panicked.

Yeah, you sure did.

Now I'm writing up

a storm, so...

everything's okay,

I promise.

Yeah?

We'll figure it out,

it's okay.

You know, Erica is one of

the best writers

of her generation.

I haven't even been published.

That doesn't change the fact

you're a genius.

[Mother] Hi.

-Hola.

-Oh...

We are going back to

the house for dessert.

Are you coming?

Si.

We have your

wedding plans to talk about.

Si, si.

[Speaking Spanish]

We will be right there.

-Bye.

-Bye.

-Bye.

-Bye. Bye.

-Adios.

-Ciao.

[chuckles]

She wants to talk about

our wedding plans?

No, not ours.

Anna and Javier's.

You're engaged?

[in unison]

It's not real.

Why not?

You told her it was

love at second sight.

You told him that?

Uh...

I was being dramatic.

I didn't think I was ever

gonna see you again.

It's okay.

I, um...

I promise that we're not

getting married.

Then I'm confused.

What is actually

happening here?

You know what?

I'll explain everything

on the way back

to the house.

Good idea.

Come on.

Okay, so that's

the whole story.

Are you sure you're okay

keeping up with it

until you go back

to Barcelona?

Yeah, yeah. Of course.

But I have to

say something.

You two have a spark.

Well, we still have to be

convincing for the family.

-That's right. Yeah.

-Yeah.

-It's part of the deal.

-Yeah.

-Mmhmm.

-Yeah.

[Women] Sorpresa!

Hmm?

Wait a second.

What do you mean,

you think--

[cheering]

[cork pops]

[woman squeals]

[laughing]

Ooh!

Gracias.

[glasses clinking]

Ooh, presents.



I'm not crazy, am I?

You see the real

connection between them?

I do.

[knocking]

[laughs]

Buenos dias, seoritas.

Buenos dias.

What is that?

Come with us.

My best man and I are

making you breakfast.

Let me guess, you two stayed up

all night, didn't you?

Drinking wine, and now

you're best friends.

Well, it was vermouth, but...

-[laughs]

-Yes.

[laughing]

I could get used to this.

Oh, be careful.

Remember, you're not

really getting married.

Whoa, where's that

energy coming from?

Well, I'm just saying.

This is all so that

you can get the story

so that you can keep doing

the job that you love.

But what happens if

Javier reads the story

and he doesn't love it?

Then what?

Then I go back to Boston

and start over again

for a third time?

No, he's going to love it.

'Cause the article's

gonna be amazing,

and then you're gonna get

the brand deals

and the sponsorships

and everything.

No, no, no.

That's just not it anymore.

I'm really enjoying this time

with his family.

You know, they're not

your real family.

It feels real.

Okay, you know what?

You need to take a step back.

You're getting in too deep

with this whole thing.

Well, I can say

the same thing to you.

You're so busy stressing

out about your writing.

You're not appreciating

the fact

that you're

in a beautiful place

with somebody that you love.

Stop thinking so much.

Just be in love.

Okay, I'll try.

Okay.

What about you?

What about me?

You have to try too!

-I don't wanna talk anymore.

-But... you!

That's enough out of you.

Javi.

Let's talk in English,

so I can practice, right?

Okay.

[chuckles]

Uh... tell me more

about your bookstore.

It's a wonderful place

full of history

and romance and love.

Mm.

Have you ever thought about

doing anything else

with your life?

[chuckles] Sometimes.

But I can't imagine

being the one

who let five generations

of legacy die.

I feel the same way.

Yeah.

It's all about

finding balance, right?

That's what I'm trying to do,

it's just, uh...

I don't know how

to make it happen.

Yeah.

This marriage custom...

where did it come from

in the first place?

No one really knows.

It was just there.

I will say, if you

were forced to marry...

Anna is a wonderful woman.

Yeah, she is.

But even if there was

anything between us...

I know this is not

the life that she wants.

I swear, he puts

saffron on everything.

If he could put it in

his toothpaste, he would.

Oh, I tried.

My teeth were

yellow for a month.

[laughing]

I didn't know that.

Really?

Miguel is looking for you.

Mm.

Anna, come with me

to the market.

It's time to start preparing

food for the Harvest Festival.

Oh, okay.

We always have

the celebration

a week before

the harvest starts.

Oh, Mama,

I should tell you.

Uh... Miguel thinks harvest

is likely coming early.

Then we have no time

to waste.

And everyone has a job.

Hmm?

Even us?

Of course, it's tradition.

The maid of honor and best man

present the bride and groom's

wedding plans to the village

elders for approval.

I have never heard

of such a thing.

You've never been engaged

before, sweetheart.

I was actually planning

on returning

to Barcelona this morning.

-Nuh-uh.

-What?

Nonsense.

You must stay the weekend.

You can have the guest room.

Yeah, it'll be fun.

We'll help plan their wedding.

Yes. Yes.

Thank you.

You do not have to help

plan the wedding.

No, it's fine.

I really do think

it'll be fun.

And you told me to think

about something else

for a couple days, right?

Do you think I should

go with Rosa?

Yes.

Anna.

Come along, querida.

Have fun!

Thank you.

But I'm gonna eat

your tortilla.

Oh, you didn't leave me any!

[peaceful music]

Ah, this church is perfect

for a wedding.

And when the wedding party

comes out of the door,

the bells ring.

Every toll tells a story,

every chime, two lives

are intertwined.

All under the watchful gaze of

the ancient, unyielding bell.

That is beautiful, Rubia.

You should use it

in your novel.

Well, I wasn't thinking

about that story.

I was thinking about ours.

Rubia.

I would marry you

tomorrow if I could.

I just can't take that step

until I've...

finished this one.

I know, I know.

I just...

I want to help you

finish your novel faster.

Because...

I can't wait for those bells

to ring for us.

Me neither.

This is my grandmother's

recipe for Tarta de Santiago.

We only make it for

the harvest festival.

-And now you sift the flour.

-Yes.

And I gather the rest

of the ingredients, right?

Okay.

Let Mama show you how to

make a cake, just... like this.

-Okay?

-Mmhmm.

Mmm, good!

And after we're done baking...

I have another

surprise for you.

Oh Rosa, you don't have to

keep doing things for me.

I know, but I want to.

Wait.

[sighs]

[chuckles]

You look beautiful.

Thank you.

My grandmother

wore this mantilla.

Then my mother.

And then me.

And if you want...

you can too.

Javier.

I need to talk to you.

Okay.

I spent the morning

with your mom.

Oh, no.

What did she say?

Did she insult your

lack of cooking skills?

No, but you just

kind of did.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

Well, what happened?

Nothing.

It was one of the best

mornings of my entire life.

That's why I can't keep

pretending to be your fiance.

Anna...

She's gonna be devastated

when she finds out.

Not to mention the fact

that I'm considering

writing an article.

Anna, please keep

your voice down.

Please. I just need

a little more time.

No.

I can't.

It's not fair to them.

What about your story?

Your career?

Isn't this what you wanted?

Yeah, of course.

Of course, but I didn't

want it like this.

Anna, if we tell them now,

it's gonna be

a terrible distraction

right before the harvest.

Which one's worse?

The fact that we're not

actually getting married,

or the fact that I'm about to

share their entire story

with the world?

Honestly, I do not know.

I'm starting to realize

all of this was a mistake.

But it's too late now.

Please.

Just one more week.

After that, I will

tell them everything.

[boisterous chatter]

I hope the cake

tastes all right.

It was made with love.

That's all that matters.

And now we'll celebrate.

The beginning of the harvest.

And the official

announcement to the village

of your and

Javier's engagement.

-Excuse me.

-Yeah.

Where did all these

people come from?

Well, it's just friends and

family that come to help

with the harvest.

The festival is basically

their welcome party.

Oh.

Hola, Javier.

Anna, this is Nina,

my dad's best

friend's daughter.

Encantada.

-You're Anna Kelly?

-Si.

The food writer.

Yes...

I follow you online.

What are you doing here?

Um...

I know that you are not

writing about the Estrellas.

[laughing]

No.

If you were...

they would run you out

of the village like...

like... [speaks Spanish]

Yeah. A rat.

In the pantry.

I got it.

-Yes.

-No, I-I... I get it.

I'll see you guys later.

Bye.

Bye bye.

What a sweet couple.

Yeah.

And a rat in

the pantry, huh?

Okay, I heard it

the first time.

Yeah.

-Let's go.

-Yeah.

I know.

I couldn't believe that

Anna can bake like this.

I bet Javier will fall

even more in love with her

after taking a bite.

[laughs]

Just like I fell

even more in love with you

after reading your words.

Don't say things like that.

What?

Stop complimenting my writing.

[chatter]

Papa.

[glasses clink]

Are you okay?

Uh... no.

No, no, I'm not okay.

Um...

We have to tell

them everything.

We have to tell them

right now.

[glasses clinking]

Mama, eh...

Mama, Mama, Mama!

[Speaking Spanish]

I want to say something.

-Hola...

-Familia!

[cheering]

What's he saying?

We're harvesting tomorrow.

[lively guitar music]

[cheering in Spanish]

[speaking in Spanish]

I want you to know,

whatever happens

after this week,

I will always be glad

we got this time together.

Time we never thought

we would have again.

Leaving this time is

gonna be so much harder

than last time.

Javier.

I'd be honored to help

you in the fields,

if you will allow me.

Are you sure?

It is backbreaking work.

Yes! I know it's so different

from my everyday life, but...

I would love to be part of

your family's history.

Aww.

-So cute!

-I know.

What about me, can I come

with you to the sorting house?

Oh, my gosh, you were

up late writing.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Well, I was

just brainstorming.

I mean, this place is

so inspirational.

Right? I think so too.



[indistinct conversation]

Hola.

Hi. Thank you.

Yes, thank you so much.

Here we go. Oh...

Hola, here.

-Thank you.

-How's it going?

Good. Um, you know,

I've been doing this

since I'm a little kid,

and I think this is

the biggest harvest I see.

Wow, the Estrellas are

so lucky to have you.

Well, it's my honor.

Um... this is a very

special family.

I heard about your

engagement to Javier.

Yes.

-Congratulations.

-Thank you.

Maybe this will be an

inspiration for Miguel.

We've been seeing each other

for almost a year.

But he's so shy,

you know?

How did Javier

propose to you?

Oh...

It was kind of unexpected.

He came out of nowhere,

and I was like, ahh!

[laughing]

Yeah.

Excuse me, I don't

wanna hold you up.

No problem.

-Hola! Hey.

-Anna.

What do you think

of all of this?

It's wonderful.

I'm so happy

to hear you say that.

This is very special

to me, you know.

To all of us.

Family, community.

And now you'll be

part of it.

I'm so glad

you're here, Anna.

Me too.

Sweet Anna.

Excuse me, dear.

Okay.

[guitar music plays]

[singing in Spanish]

[applause]

Those were some good tunes.

Hey, do me a favor,

when you talk to your family...

later, um...

don't tell them

about the article, okay?

I'm not gonna write it.

How come?

No, but...

you said yourself

how important it was

for your future.

It's so funny, you didn't

want me to write it

in the first place.

I thought you were

gonna be relieved.

That was before

I knew in my heart

that you would

write from yours.

And you were right.

It's time for

this family to...

emerge from the past,

embrace the future.

But we can't

lay that on them.

I'm... I'm gonna write

about something else.

It's okay.

I don't want you to write

about anything else.

Or...

be...

anywhere else...

but here.

I... I wanna be here.

I love it here,

you know that.

But this is your legacy,

it's not mine.

And I need to walk away now,

while I still have

the strength to say no.

[chatter outside]

Is that Erica?

Erica?

Let me explain.

Explain what?

What you've been written down

about our family secrets.

Our conversations.

Our traditions.

Wait, what's going on?

There was a spy after all.

No, I'm not a spy.

I'm a novelist.

Soy escritora.

I was just taking notes

'cause I wanna write

something loosely based

on your family, on your...

Wait a second.

You were writing

about the Estrellas?

No, no, not the same way

that you are.

What does she mean?

You were writing

about us too, Anna?

No. No.

Well...

I was.

What have you done bringing

these Americans here, Javier?

To ruin our lives?

But... wait a second.

I wasn't gonna tell

your family secrets

or anything like that.

I... I wanted the whole world

to love you as much as I do.

This is not how you

show love, Anna.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry too.

Wait a second, is this why

you wanted me to go along

with the whole fake

engagement thing?

For the plot?

Anna.

Fake engagement?

I don't believe you.

No.

No.

I see you together.

You are in love.

I do love her, Mama.

I love you.

And I love you.

But no,

we are not engaged.

[crying]

Wait.

No, let me.

I got us into this mess.

I will get us out.

Let's sit down

and we can talk about this.

-No!

-Okay, I can...

No.

You used my ideas last year

as a springboard,

and now you're doing it again?

I have to go talk

to Javier's parents.

Anna.

Erica.

If you were struggling,

you should have told me.

I couldn't.

If you love her...

marry her!

I cannot ask her to marry

someone she just met.

I never wanted

to hurt anybody.

Especially not this

wonderful family.

I'm so sorry.

I should have never come

here in the first place.

Ah! Ah.

I'm so glad you

stopped walking.

I thought you were gonna

go all the way to Portugal.

Well, I was going to.

But I left all of my stuff

at the guest house.

It serves me right for trying

to make a dramatic exit.

I'm really sorry.

And you're right,

I was just desperate.

Did you ever read

Moby d*ck?

In high school.

So...

remember how Captain Ahab is

fighting against the monster?

But turns out, actually,

he's fighting against

his own fears.

-Okay.

-That's you.

I get it.

You're scared you're not

a good writer,

and you let your fears

get the best of you.

You're right.

I did.

Kind of like how you almost

let your fear of being alone

get the best of you.

What happens if I'm so

driven by my career that

I never let myself have

something like that again?

You will.

How do you know?

Because.

Because you believe in fate.

And because you put so much

love in the universe

that you are going

to get it back.

Just don't be like me

and push away the people

who care about you

the most.

I'm really sorry

I got so upset.

I think I was

just surprised.

Of course, you had

every right to be.

But you have to know,

I wasn't gonna write

about the Estrellas.

Actually...

I was writing a story

about a woman.

Who loved a man and

his family so much...

that she struggled with

and ultimately passed up

an incredible opportunity

for her career

because it's not

what they wanted.

[chuckles]

She sounds complex,

but adorable.

[laughs]

She's an amazing person.

She's my best friend.

You know, you helped me

so much last year.

You helped me

believe in myself.

I don't understand why

you won't let somebody else

do the same for you.

I've been going it alone

a long time.

Well, me too.

But now we have each other,

no matter what.

I think we should

probably get back.

Clean up our mess, huh?

Yeah, probably time for us

to face those white whales.

You do know that Ahab gets

eaten at the end, right?

Oh, no!

Oh, sh**t!

Don't think about it.

It's a metaphor,

but the metaphor

completely falls apart.

-Anna.

-I'm really sorry.

I'm sorry I left

like that.

I... I didn't know

what else to do.

No, I... I'm sorry.

You were just trying to

make everything okay.

I... I get it.

Anna, I know everything sounds

so complicated right now, but...

I really cannot see myself

with anyone but you.

Really?

I... I did mean

what I said.

I did too.

[chuckles] Wow.

You really do come

outta nowhere.

Wait, wait.

We have to talk

to your family.

We have to tell them

that we did everything

because we care

about them.

Come.

I think they might want to

tell you some things, too.

[church bell tolls]

[crying]

Oh, no, Rubia.

Rubia.

I understand

everything now.

This is what you needed

the whole time.

I just didn't know

how to ask.

And I know that you love me

the best way you know how.

Not... not the most

important way.

By just listening to you.

And from now, that is

what I will do.

I promise you.

Okay.

Because I have something

I want to tell you.

And you do have to listen.

[speaks Spanish]

Me too.

I love you, too.

And we will get married

when you are ready.

I am ready.

Right now?

Yes!

I mean, who were

we kidding?

We weren't just planning

Anna's fake wedding.

We were planning

our real one.

What do you think?

[laughing]

Ah...

Pardon.

Oh.

First of all, I wanna say

that I'm really sorry

that I lied to you.

That we lied to you.

It's important you know

all I've ever wanted

was what's best for you.

And... and to help Javier.

And all he wanted was

just a little bit of freedom.

And that's all I wanted...

too... just different kinds.

And I think I got that.

Regardless of whether or not

I publish the article.

So... anyway, I won't...

publish the article

about you, so...

Your secrets are

safe with me.

sh**t, I should've had

Erica translate.

One second,

I'll be right back.

No, no, Anna.

We understood you.

We were just waiting for

you to finish, before...

Before you banish me

from the village?

[chuckles]

Before we tell you...

it's okay for you to

publish your story.

What?

Javier got us thinking about

making a few changes

around here.

So, a little exposure every

couple hundred years

is not so bad.

But not too much.

And...

for the record.

You will always

have a place here.

Ah, mija.

Is that daughter?

[both laugh]

Honorary daughter.

For now.

But if you ever wanted

to make it official,

that would be okay too.

Maybe someday.

Someday? Like today?

[chuckles] Someday, like...

Like someday.

A toast.

To the future of

the Estrella.

The next generation.

And to Javier.

May the road you travel

always bring you back home.

Travel?

Are you leaving?

Well, not permanently, but...

I know this wonderful travel

writer who inspired me.

No! What?

[both laughing]

But wait, but if

you're leaving,

then who's gonna

take over?

We talked about that too.

We realized that there are

other ways to pass on

our family's traditions

and business.

As long as we have love at

the center of what we do,

we will always be okay.

But I will admit.

I was so excited about

hosting a wedding.

Well, we think we could

help you with that.

Oh!

Yes!

[laughing]

Let's have a wedding!

[church bell tolls]

[applause and cheers]

[laughs] Whoo!

[cheers]

[singing in Spanish]

[glasses clinking]

[cheers]

Salud.

Uno, dos, tres!

[Javier] Hey.

Hey.

I brought you a gift.

I think we're supposed to

get something for them.

Well, not this.

This belongs to you.

Are you sure?

I know it's more

valuable than gold.

Well, then maybe you can

think of it as a promise ring.

And maybe when we get back,

we can get you a real one.

Muchas gracias por todo.

You okay?

Yeah.

I mean, if you had

told us a year ago

that this is where

our life would be.

That's the best

thing about life.

There's always another

chapter to write.

[glasses clink]

Come on.

[laughter]

[speaking Spanish]

Okay! [speaking Spanish]

[cheers]

Uno. Dos. Tres.