04x10 - Never Gonna Give You Up

[bunniefuu]

[Older Máximo] It had been a month
since the Miss Universe pageant

and Julia and I had settled
into our life together.

For the first time ever,
I felt real balance.

This may sound odd, but
life was like a dance.

The hotel was on its
way back to number one

and Julia's business was booming

after her evening gown had won
the crown for Miss Colombia.

The life we created
together felt lasting.

I didn't feel like
I wanted more.

So, how do I get back to that?

[Hugo] You want
me to answer that?

That's a lot of pressure
to put on a 14-year-old.

Fourteen? Really?

Hmm. I'm gonna need
to see your passport.

Look, Tío, I'm sure things aren't as
bad with Julia as you say they are.

Trust me, Hugo. Julia wants
nothing to do with me.

It's like she wants to cut
me out of her life forever.

[sighs]

It's my great honor to announce

that the brand new Las
Colinas is open for...

[crowd cheering]

That was bad. What did you do?

[sighs] It's more
like what didn't I do.

But for you to
really understand,

there's another story
that I need to tell you.

I mean, since the mural unveiling
isn't for a little while,

I guess we got time for that.

Admit it, you missed my stories.

-[chuckles] Yeah.
-[chuckles]

It started like a normal day.

{\an8}I headed into work, finally
proud to sit in my chair.

There's a whole thing with
my chair that you missed.

Only to find it was
already occupied.

Oh, Señor Vera. Did we have
a meeting scheduled for...

You're not Señor Vera.

I-I mean you're
not the Señor Vera.

[grunts] That came
out wrong. Uh...

He is not more important than you.
You're actually the original Vera.

Vera clásico. [chuckles]

[in Spanish] It's
been too long, Máximo.

[Older Máximo] In case you
forgot, Ricardo Vera was

Alejandro Vera's younger brother
and co-owner of the hotel.

Mr. Vera. Welcome
to Las Colinas.

[in Spanish] I really love what
you're doing with the place.

Which is why I'm here...

I have a proposal for you.

I'm taking my hotel
business international.

And I can't think of a better

Head of Operations

to launch my new
flagship resort.

Seriously?!

[stammers]

Does the other Mr. Vera
know about this?

[Alejandro] Now he does.

Are you really trying to poach
my best employee, Ricardo?

And what's this about
a "flagship resort?"

We're supposed to be
partners on everything!

[in English] As los hermanos
Vera lashed out at each other,

their hair remaining
impossibly perfect,

the whole scene felt like it was
something out of a telenovela.

[in Spanish] I can't believe you'd cut
your own brother out of this business.

Our business!

We both know I've been carrying
you for years, Juan Alejandro!

And to top it off,

you're trying to
steal my Máximo!

[laughs]

It's better than
stealing... [shudders]

My wife!

-[shouts]
-[grunts]

[both panting]

Someone had to show
Alicia Guadalupe

what love is!

[gasps]

On the day of our
grandmother's funeral?!

[shouts, groans]

[gasps, grunts]

Stop, gentlemen!

I beg you!

[grunts]

[grunting, groaning]

Help!

The Devil's taken them over!

[in English] Dulce as a nun?

[sighs] Come on, Tío! We both
know that never happened.

Get to the real story.

All right, all right.

But minus the nun, and the
shirts, it was just as dramatic.

[in Spanish] You
betrayed me, Ricardo.

I only hope Máximo knows
what's right for him.

And that is to stay
at Las Colinas.

Máximo can make his own
decisions... Verdad?

So what do you say, Don Máximo?

I'll only offer you
this opportunity once.

Veras never negotiate.

[Older Máximo, in English]
Since Héctor's first novel

had been flying off the
shelves at the hotel,

and Diane stole the show at Miss
Universe, they had a lot to celebrate.

To your next chapter, mi reina!

First up, my grand return to
the Daytime Emmys as host.

And I really think this
is Susan Lucci's year!

I think everyone is going
to be looking at you.

Ah...

So, what's the plan
for Héctor's day off?

[both sigh]

For all three of us?

I'm thinking banana boat ride,

then maybe a little
bingo action by the pool,

before we slip into our
pj's and watch Porky's.

-Oh!
-Chad, are you feeling okay?

You just seem a
little bit frenetic.

What? No.

I'm great! I've-I've
never been better.

I mean, since me and Gloria broke up
and I'm gonna be single for eternity,

I'm going full "carpal" diem!

-Well, I'm so glad you've bounced back.
-Mm-hmm.

Why don't you go inquire
about that banana boat?

Oh, good idea.

[Diane chuckling]

-We have a Chad problem.
-I know!

We never have a moment
alone together anymore.

A sunset walk on the beach with three
adults holding hands is just weird.

I tried to drop his hand but
he would not take a hint.

[sighs]

-I'm worried about him, my love.
-[clicks tongue]

You know, I have this big
adventure ahead of me and...

How do I do that when
my son is drowning?

There has to be a way for Chad
and Gloria to mend fences.

Yes, but how?

Gloria refuses to see Chad,

and he has sent her many, many,
many, many sad voice messages.

I was there for 12 of them. One
of them was just him whimpering.

-Oh, yes he does that.
-Ay...

[sighs]

[in English] Well, if they
won't agree to meet...

then we have to covertly
bring them together.

Ah, that sounds a lot
like the hit film...

[in Spanish] "The Parent Trap"

[in English] Or the American film
about the twins with the horrible wigs.

I have no idea what that is.

[Diane chuckles]

[Older Máximo] As I took in everything I
worked so hard to build at Las Colinas,

I had a big decision to make.

Memo, do you have
a moment to talk?

-Oh, Máximo. Hi!
-[chuckles]

I-I'm sorry. I know these
swans look more like pigeons.

It's just the baby kept
Lorena and me up all night.

But you know what? [chuckles]

I can step it up, 'cause
sleep is for the weak.

[chuckling]

Okay, now you're
just folding the air.

But it's fine. I-I just need
help with a very big decision.

I'm going to propose to Julia.

Oh, my God!

[laughing] Oh, my
God! Are you serious?

I've never been more sure
of anything in my life.

And I need you to
help me pull it off.

[squeals] You got it! [chuckles]

-Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on.
-[sighs]

You didn't tell Memo about
Ricardo Vera's offer?

I thought that was the big
decision you needed help with?

You know I love a
good twist, Hugo.

But the job offer only confirmed that
I was right where I wanted to be.

I turned Ricardo down.

It was time to stop chasing
the "next big thing"

and commit to my life
in Acapulco with Julia.

But while I was staying put,

my family was getting ready
to say goodbye to Sara.

Nora?

-[in Spanish] What is this space machine?
-[sighs]

It's a NordicTrack,

obviously, my love!
[inhales, exhales sharply]

It's just

my boss got a newer model

and since her gardener
only has one leg,

she said I could have this one!

But I thought you wanted to
leave Sara's room as it is,

so you could lay in her bed

and cry into her pillow
whenever you miss her.

That was definitely my plan.

But Sara's the one who suggested
we do something in here.

So, I'm turning it
into our exercise room!

Yeah, it's all good.

I always thought it was creepy

when parents preserve
their kids' rooms.

Who wants

{\an8}a time capsule of their
most awkward years?

{\an8}Plus, Esteban,

{\an8}I can just sleep on the
couch when I come home.

{\an8}And not to be morbid,

{\an8}but Doña Rosita isn't
going to live forever.

[Older Máximo, in English] She tried
though. Doña Rosita lived to be 106.

My love.

The doctor said you needed
to start exercising more.

And with the food your
mom feeds you everyday,

it's time to try something new.

Pork rinds are a great
source of protein.

Plus, they double as spoons
for my refried beans.

Everything about that sentence
was unhealthy, my love.

Come on!

It's doctor's orders.
Give it a try.

I'm not getting on that
thing. Just get rid of it!

-It's fun! Come on!
-No, no. Nora.

Por favor. Stop
pressuring me, okay?

What did I say wrong?

[Older Máximo, in English] The
next day, as the staff and I

were getting ready for the big proposal,
Diane was trying to help another couple.

But since Gloria and Chad had
kept their relationship a secret,

Gloria had no idea who she was.

I'm so excited that you're
considering a beach event, Mildred.

Oh, darling, I'm the one
who's excited. Believe me.

My husband and I are long overdue
for a vow renewal ceremony.

So, how long have
you two been married?

Twelve years. We met on a beach.

My husband was using his metal detector
when my toe ring got stuck in it.

He was looking for treasure
and he found it! [chuckles]

[both laugh]

Okay, that's adorable.

So what's his name?

[Older Máximo] Diane had
thought of everything. Except...

Uh... Chad.

[laughs]

[Older Máximo] Meanwhile, Héctor had
set up Chad with a "treasure hunt,"

leading him to the same spot,
even if it was a little...

It's too easy. It's like this
was designed for a child.

I'm a grown man.

Oh, lollipop!

"Don't be worried,
you're almost there.

You've found the 'X' when
you see her curly hair."

"Curly hair?" In this humidity?

Could you be a little
more specific, Héctor?

Wait. Gloria's the "X"?

And that's three
types of ceviche?

-Yes, absolutely. And...
-[chuckles]

Chad? What're you doing here?

Mom, did you and
Héctor Parent Trap us?

This was all my idea.

Oh, please, don't be mad at him.

I'm his mother. Diane.

What is wrong with
your family? [chuckles]

You guys can't think
of any other names?

Like Paul, Dave,
Ramon, Andrew...

You are the worst liars!

And cheaters! I'm surprised you're not
off gallivanting with your new girlfriend.

What're you talking about?

The beauty queen from Miss
Universe. I saw you two hugging.

Oh, that was nothing! Héctor tried
to set me up with Turks and Caicos,

and all I did was talk
about you the whole time.

[scoffs] So there
were two women?

You two are perfect
for each other.

Gloria, I know you're upset.

But the very fact that
you came by the hotel

must mean you have some
feelings for my son.

I wasn't planning to,

but after I heard him sing JuanGa's
"Querida" on my answering machine

in the worst Spanish
I've ever heard...

I don't know. I just thought I maybe
should at least hear him out. So...

[Older Máximo] I had ex*cuted

my highly detailed plan
for the proposal perfectly.

And it was almost time.

I got you the good stuff. And I
shook it a bunch to give it more pop.

What? No... [stammers]
That's not how you...

Never mind. [chuckles]
Perfect. Thanks.

-[shouts]
-Hey, you're blocking my shot!

-[Memo] Máximo! I got the mariachis!
-[chuckles]

[Máximo] Looking good, Memo!

[in Spanish] Julia
is on her way!

To your marks.

I still think she's
out of your league,

but good luck.

[Máximo, in English] Thanks.

She's coming! Go, go, go! Go!

[chuckles]

[inhales sharply] Hey.

Lupe said you were
looking for me?

Oh, yeah. No biggie. Just
wanted to tell you something.

Okay. Well, if it's no biggie, can
I share my news with you first?

Yeah. [chuckles]

Remember the call I got this
morning? It was from House of Dior.

Why are you saying
"door" weirdly?

Mi amor, this is the biggest
fashion label in Europe.

What am I saying? The world!

Oh, my God. That's amazing!

And they offered me an
apprentice position. In Paris!

-What?
-I know! Everything's happening so fast.

They're willing to rent me a loft with
a partial view of the Eiffel Tower.

But they're pressuring
me to start next week!

[sighs] What do you think?

What do I think about
you moving to Paris?

O-Our life is here, Julia.

I know, mi amor, but things like
this happen, what, like, never.

Look, you can come
visit me at first.

[gasps] Or you can come find a job
at a fancy hotel in Paris. Ooh la la!

[in Spanish] No "ooh la la!"

We had a plan.

And it's here, in Acapulco.

Well, sometimes plans change.

Aren't you the one who always
says to "dream bigger?"

But everything I've worked
so hard for is here!

You want to drag me
to some foreign city

and have me start
from the bottom again?

I think you should
tell them "no."

This is a huge
opportunity for me!

I can't believe you're not
even open to considering it.

And I can't believe
you'd be so selfish.

Qué?

[stammers] I got a job offer, too,
you know, but I turned it down!

I have a vision for us, Julia!

A plan!

And suddenly you want
to throw it all away!

I'm not throwing anything away.

-We can make it work!
-[scoffs]

For you, maybe.

But not for me.

Máximo...

I can't believe how you're
talking to me right now.

[Julia sobs]

This is not the man
I thought you were.

Or the man I want to be with.

[in English] No. [in Spanish]
That guy's name is Francois!

And he's eating snails with
Champs-Élysées right now!

The Champs-Élysées is a street!

Know what?

Thanks for making this
decision so easy for me.

I suddenly can't get
to Paris fast enough...

[mariachi music playing]

[Memo singing in Spanish]

-Oh, oh, oh...
-[Julia crying]

[music ends]

[mariachi] Memo, what happened?

[Older Máximo, in English] I keep
replaying that moment in my head.

I had everything I wanted
right in front of me.

I could picture our
future together.

A dream wedding, a house in Las Brisas
overlooking the cliffs, and three kids.

Eleanora, Martha and Diego.

[inhales sharply] The
plan was so perf...

Oh, my God.

That's it.

[stammers] What's it?

Can you not be cryptic for once?

I-I don't have a lot of time here. I
have to be back at school on Monday.

[stammers] I'll explain later.

Just go find Julia and tell
her to meet me at our spot.

Not the dumpsters.
The other spot.

Or you could just
get her yourself.

You got this, Hugo.
I believe in you.

[sighs]

Juanita Escoops!

Thanks for helping
with our opening.

Your father brought joy
to this hotel for years.

[Julia chuckles]

Now what do I want...

Hmm...

One chocolate chip
with sprinkles, please.

-Coming right up!
-Eso.

[sighs]

[both chuckle]

[clicks tongue]

[in English] Julia!
Do you have a second?

{\an8}Looks like I might. Yep.

Do you think that you could,
uh, meet my tío at your spot?

At the dumpsters?

The other one.

Seriously? Right now?

Why does he want
to meet up there?

Honestly, I'm not sure.

Uh, he was in the middle
of telling me a story

about how you guys
had a fight up there.

-Back in '86.
-Oh, yeah. That day.

Yeah. I could never get over
how inflexible your uncle was.

W-Well, I think he was just caught off
guard since he was about to propose.

Wait, what?

[stammers] Oh, you didn't know?

He was gonna propose?

[inhales sharply]

[sighs] Okay. Look,

-I know my tío isn't perfect, Julia.
-Yeah, well...

But he spent a lot of
time telling me about you.

[stammers] I've seen it, Julia.

The love he has for
you, it... it's real.

Just think about it, okay?
He'll be at your spot.

[in Spanish] Here's
your ice cream!

Oh, I forgot the sprinkles.

[sighs]

Sí.

Chispitas.

[sighs]

[in English] Tío, why'd you never
tell Julia about the proposal?

You told her?

I never wanted her to know.

Especially after how poorly
I handled things that day.

Do you think she's coming?

Juanita Escoops was
making her an ice cream

-so it could be another hour or two.
-[sighs]

[stammers] Maybe I can distract
us with the rest of the '86 story.

It might calm my nerves a bit.

[chuckles] Are you kidding
me? I'm freaking out here too!

Take me away from
here. [exhales]

I'm so sorry, Gloria.

I... I'm a terrible liar, okay?

That's why I slipped up with
the Miss Universe stuff.

I didn't mean to say anything.
You have to believe me.

Well, that may be the case, but
you did. And it hurt me, badly.

[stammers] I just don't know
if I can trust you anymore.

I get that. I wouldn't
trust me either.

If I'm being honest... the truth is,
I don't know what the hell I'm doing.

-[scoffs] Shocker.
-I'm serious. [stammers]

When it comes to, you know,
dating, and... and you...

I'm lost.

I mean, growing
up without a dad,

you know, I had no idea what a...
a real relationship looked like.

I mean, my mom did an
amazing job on her own

but when it comes
to love, I'm...

I feel like I'm still just a
kid trying to figure it all out.

I want to grow up
for you, Gloria.

Not too much, though.

What really bums me out is that
with all of our sneaking around,

we were never able to
have a real first date.

What if we just started
over? Like, right now.

It would be a shame to let
this lovely meal go to waste.

They grow up so fast.

He also has a great
role model now.

In you...

[in Spanish] My king.

[door opens]

[Nora] Hello.

We did some last-
minute shopping

and look at what we found!

Look.

I bought a

shower caddy.

[Nora] For her dorm! At college!

And I got us a couple, too.

Just so you don't "confuse"
my shampoo for yours.

Thanks.

I should finish packing.

Thanks.

-What's wrong? Hmm?
-[Esteban grunts]

I know you want to get
rid of the NordicTrack,

but I'm trying to
help you stay healthy.

I know.

It was just hard to see
Sara's room like that.

I'm not ready to
say goodbye to her.

Oh, my love...

[sighs]

I'm not ready either.

But turning her
room into a gym...

-was a way to distract myself.
-Hmm.

I get that.

[sighs]

It means so much
to me that you care

for my kids like
they're your own.

You know...

one silver lining is

we have more time for ourselves.

Eso sí.

[Doña Rosita] Will you
both stop talking?!

I'm trying to watch ALF!

[canned audience laughing]

[chuckles]

[Older Máximo, in English]
After my fight with Julia,

she went home and
packed a suitcase.

She was gone before I got there.

She decided to stay at Lorena's before
catching a flight to Paris that morning.

The dance was over.

And the irony was, I was about to
share another emotional goodbye.

[plane taking off]

[Sara, in Spanish] Why
are you so upset, Máximo?

Are you mad because I stole your
"Menudo" tapes for the plane?

[chuckles] No, I'm fine...

Wait, what?!

I thought you hated "Menudo".

Well...

they remind me of
how annoying you are.

I'm proud of you, Sarape.

You're going to take
New York by storm.

[clicks tongue]

You're braver than me.

[inhales] Why? For flying?

I'll be fine.

I'm told they give
out free peanuts.

[chuckles] No. For
letting Sara study abroad.

I held on too
tightly to Esteban.

I'm glad you didn't
make the same mistake.

Thank you.

But now that you mention it,

airplanes are
blasphemous to God.

That's why they crash.

We go to the heavens
on His terms, not ours.

[Nora] Mm-hmm.

-Okay, that's the last one!
-[speaks Spanish]

You're all ready for NYU!

-In the United States.
-[breathes heavily]

I guess this is
goodbye... [chuckles]

-Esteban.
-Hmm?

It's not "goodbye."

That's true. Goodbyes are
often regarded as finite,

but that's a logical
impossibility.

The end of something is
the beginning of another.

There are some
cultures that use the

same word to say
hello and goodbye.

And with everything we don't
know about the afterlife, it's...

[breathes shakily]

I wouldn't be getting on this
plane if it wasn't for you.

Thank you, Estebanator.

[chuckles, sobs]

[sniffles, sighs]

[chuckles]

[sniffles]

-Will you hand me that?
-Toma, toma, toma.

Are you okay?

[Older Máximo] I didn't want to tell
my mom about Julia before her big trip.

[in Spanish] Oh, yeah. I'm
just sad to see you guys go...

[clicks tongue] Hmm.

It's okay if you
don't want to tell me.

But whatever it is,

you always figure it out.

Don't forget that.

I love you.

[announcer of PA system] Flight


[singing Cat Stevens'
"Wild World" in Spanish]

[Older Máximo, in English]
Even though I had always gone

after everything I ever wanted,

in that moment,

I couldn't stop Julia from going
after everything she wanted.

Hey, guys. [stammers] Hey, guys.

Great work, uh, but could you
sing something a little less sad?

[gasps] Oh, maybe "All Out
of Love" by Air Supply.

[gasps] Or "Separate
Ways" by Journey.

Uh, keep brainstorming.

No, I know. [speaks
indistinctly]

[in Spanish] Mr. Vera.

You're still here.

Sit down.

I know I said Veras
never negotiate,

but I'll make an exception
just this one time.

Would you consider
leaving Las Colinas

for a raise of...

...30 percent?

[Older Máximo, in English] With
Julia gone, I had nothing to lose.

[in Spanish] I'd consider it...

for a 20% ownership
stake of the new resort.

[laughs]

You're crazy.

Three percent.

Five percent.

And I get to bring
in my own team.

[in English] Don't worry, boss.

If he goes, I'll be your
new Head of Operations.

[Alejandro] Hmm?

Oh. Yes.

You're certainly welcome
to submit an application.

That's the day
everything changed, Hugo,

and a whole new chapter began.

Thanks for sharing
your story, Tío.

[sighs] I'm sorry about
Julia but maybe we should...

Here she is!

Beat it! Beat it!

-Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it!
-All right, fine. Geez.

[in Spanish] You came.

I wasn't going to...

until Hugo told me
about the proposal.

Why didn't you ever tell me?

Because I got it all
wrong that day, Julia.

-[Julia scoffs]
-[Máximo sighs] There are so many things

I wish I had said.

And done.

But

back then,

I was so caught up in my
own "happily ever after"

that I made plans for us...

without you.

Like always.

Julia.

Hear me out.

You had your own dreams,

but they didn't fit the plan

I had so carefully laid out.

[sighs]

I was the one who
was selfish that day.

Not you.

-And I'm sorry.
-[sighs, mutters in Spanish]

[sighs]

-I pushed you away from me, Julia.
-[Julia] Mmm.

And you were right to leave.

But you must know...

[in English] "All
my heart is yours."

It belongs to you; and
with you it will remain,

were fate to exile
the rest of me

"from your present forever..."

Jane Eyre.

[in Spanish] I'm surprised
you still can quote from it.

Or almost quote from it.

It's not "present",
it's "presence".

[in English] Ah!

-Presence. Claro.
-[in English] Yeah.

[in Spanish] I'm still
working on my English.

[in English] Yeah.

Julia.

[in Spanish] Please hear me out.

Hold on. Look.

I've been working on a brand
new, highly detailed plan.

For you. For me.

For our future.

-Seriously?
-Yeah.

Very serious.

Here it is.

[Julia sighs]

There's nothing written here.

Exactly.

[grunts]

You know why?

Why?

There's no plan.

I'm wide open.

...if you are.

We can chase our
dreams together,

[stammers] or separately!

[stammers] Or have
no dreams at all.

We can just sit on a bench

and eat churros,

like a couple of old folks...

This is all very sweet.

But,

I'm just surprised you
didn't go with some

big dramatic
gesture to try to...

[chuckles] No.

No theatrics this time.

I've learned my lesson.

All you get is a sheet
of plain white paper...

so we write our story together.

[mariachi music playing]

[stammers] Oh, no...
That's for the reopening!

Cut the music!

[stammers]

-This is not a grand gesture!
-[fireworks popping]

Neither is that.

They were a surprise
for the reopening!

[in English] This is the real
party I've been looking forward to.

A simple meal with my
oldest friends and family.

Being here always brought
me so much joy and peace.

I'm so proud of what we've done
to bring Las Colinas back to life.

So, salud.

Salud.

[guests chattering]

But now it's time to take
this place into the future.

A future that will hopefully fill us
with new memories and grandchildren.

-That's a hint, Paloma.
-[laughs]

Take it easy, Dad.

And that is Doña Paloma to you.

-[guests] Ooh!
-Oh! Doña Paloma.

That has a really nice ring to
it. And I love a powerful woman.

-[chuckles] Hey, Máximo.
-Huh?

You have such a c*ptive
audience. Tell us a story.

No, no, no.

Oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh.

Like the time that tennis
player got his wig pulled off.

Or the time you
hid that dead body.

[laughs]

Or the time where you
almost proposed to me

and my dearest friends
never told me about it.

He made us promise to
take that to the grave.

I-I didn't even tell
Memito or Lupita.

Ay, Papá. [laughs]

[Older Máximo chuckles]
You know, Memo...

Uh, I think I'd rather
hear someone else's story.

-Just for a change.
-[guests laugh]

[guests chattering, laughing]

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