Last season on The Family Chantel...
Are you planning on seeing your best friend while you're in New York?
Alejandro.
Get off me!
While we were dating, Pedro did tell me about his dad
and how he just poof, disappeared.
If you need anything call me.
I'm going to go to the Dominican Republic
and find that BLEEP.
(PHONE RINGS)
He doesn't want anything to do with you and it's sad.
Will you marry me?
Oh my gosh.
We're engaged! We're engaged!
I'm OK with you as long as you don't cross that line.
If you cross a line, with Winter, you cross the line with me.
Capiche?
You broke up with Jah, what happened?
Well, he started talking about being submissive and then,
he started asking like, "Oh, do you think
"I deserve to be called Lord?"
He's outside the house. Oh my gosh, Winter.
No. But now it's over.
Pinky!
You don't feel like she puts you in a bad position
by having a relationship with a married man?
You missed, you missed. Call the police.
Security, security!
(BRIGHT MUSIC)
# Fast life, fast life, fast life, yeah
# Fast life, fast life, fast life... #
OK, you're good. Good boy.
Nice. OK.
It's been a couple of months since we came back from DR
and there's been a few changes in our life.
Yep. We bought a house.
Our own little nest.
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, no, no, no, no, hey, hey.
I don't know how to use that.
Can you help me?
(LEAFBLOWER WHIRS)
I'm so proud of us.
I mean, me being a new entry level nurse,
and Pedro being an immigrant.
And look at us baby, we have our... Yeah.
..first house. Yeah.
Pedro, these are nice vines.
What's that? Josefina?
A machete?
There's another way to do this, you don't need a machete.
Why not?
Barefoot and all.
He's like a jungle man out there, with his machete,
with his bare feet.
Getting down and dirty. (YELLS LIKE TARZAN)
Did you ever imagine that you would have such a lovely house?
With like five bedrooms. But one bed.
And we need new furniture, we need dining room,
we need somewhere to eat.
Maybe it's you.
Buying a house of our own has led Pedro to a new career path.
While we were searching and talking back and forth
with the real estate agent,
Pedro really took interest in the whole process.
Maybe you can mow the lawn a little?
What, you're gonna cut some trees? Yeah.
So I wanted, I've been meaning to ask you,
if you've had any conversations...
(CHAINSAW WHIRS)
Have you had any, have you been having any conversations
with your sister or mum?
It was hard for me to watch his family not being nice to him
and sensitive to his feelings about his father
not getting in touch with him.
But I know it hurt.
I mean I'm not saying that you need to hurry up
and talk to Nicole but, there's something about what happened
in D.R. when you were there...
Oh my God. ..that is affecting you now.
OK.
Alright, let's get the goodies.
This trip is still affecting Pedro and I
because I've seen a change in him that I can't explain.
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Winter, and don't drive me crazy.
River, why you always trying me? I feel like every day.
What is in this car? What the hell is all this?
What the BLEEP?
Winter, it's your birthday?
Those are the things that Jah's been sending.
He's been trying, yeah. He's still sending things?
Yeah, he's just been showing up at my job
and bringing flowers and things.
Don't balloon on me.
Why is this in the car?
I didn't know what to do with it.
Oh my goodness. Jah, Jah, Jah.
Mm, mm, mm.
Jah is Winter's ex-boyfriend of seven years.
And I'm glad that they're not together anymore.
It was a very toxic relationship.
I remember once before you did ask me to marry you.
I don't remember proposing to you before.
Well, now that makes me feel like
everything that you've been saying is a lie.
Now Jah's sending gifts to Winter, and I think it's pretty confusing
because after all, he did tell her to leave.
And he said to give him back his ring,
so that's quite confusing to even me.
And it's very hard to fool mother nature.
I'm gonna show you exactly what to do with thigs like this.
I'm just gonna do two.
What, what you supposed to do?
Wham, wham, wham, wham, wham.
What the hell's wrong with y'all?
I'm infuriated to be finding things from Jah in Winter's car.
She should be throwing BLEEP like this away.
And he can kiss her white black ass.
Her ass is actually white, but she's black.
It really was when she was born, I saw it. It was...
I mean, her face is white too. But not as white as her ass.
And then this.
Winter, how do you feel?
Let's go, come on.
Come on, we're gonna be late, we have to get whatever you need
from the pharmacy.
In a few days, Winter's finally getting the surgery
that she's always wanted.
We will both be accompanying her to do it.
We're going to Tijuana, Mexico to have her bariatric surgery.
I do think that bariatric surgery is the best option for her.
But Winter has proven herself naive in the past,
so I think she's being a little too trusting
about the surgery in Mexico.
OK, I have a list.
After the breakup, I was sitting in my room,
scrolling through TikTok and I saw the Weight Loss Barbie,
and she was telling her story
about how she had the bariatric surgery in Mexico.
So I decided to do some research and look into her doctors
and I decided that this would be a great opportunity for me.
Slippers or socks that have rubber bottoms.
So it's like whatever this is.
The scams are endless on social media.
So for her to step out on faith,
it's really highly risky.
Skimpy on the hospital supplies there.
You think so? OK. They don't have that?
Well, I don't know.
And then this is something that's optional,
it's like a liquid band aid.
You got to bring your own bandages?
No, no, no, it's a liquid band aid.
Who sent this list to you?
This is on the website.
I don't know about this. They want you to bring
your own socks, bandages.
Going to Mexico, the prerequisites for the surgery
is a lot smaller than here in America.
And it's more cost effective.
My family, they're very sceptical to the whole idea.
But I made this decision on my own.
And this is what I want to do, so I'm going to do it.
This is not a simple surgery and because you're my sister,
I have to tell you of the complications that can happen,
when you go into the abdominal cavity.
Like infection that could happen there,
your organs can actually form together.
Parts of your bowel can die.
OK, OK. Because why not to get it here like?
I don't wanna talk about it no more.
Y'all are gonna make me not want to even go, OK?
Nah, it's fine.
You can have good healthcare in other countries.
As well as surgeries.
But I'm not sure if Winter has that capability
to be able to recognise when she's in good hands or not,
like medically.
So she has a nurse as a sister, and I'm gonna make sure
that Winter has the best care ever.
OK, go get a hot water bottle, a heating water bottle or...
Oh, where do they, we have to ask, we have to ask where they are.
Like a warming pad. Go find that.
Plan B to spirit away back to the American Embassy,
that's the first thing I researched.
I found out where it was.
Spirit away I say, buy a ticket and get on the first plane
heading north, and go right back to the US of A.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your help.
I feel prepared, let's go.
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Uno, dos.
Uno, dos, tres, quatro, cinco, seis.
(GLASS SMASHES)
You missed, you missed!
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Well, that's so pretty.
Those are so cute. I'm glad you're bringing that.
Mummy, what do you think about me going to Mexico
to get my surgery, honestly?
Because I feel like you've just been holding a brave face of something.
I mean, I'm sure you vetted the hospital and the doctor
that's doing the surgery. Yes.
It seems safe. It is.
They have a whole hospital and they have a whole bariatric ward.
Well, we'll look around when we get there, OK?
OK. We'll ask questions, OK?
I was highly sceptical about Winter's decision
to follow a person that she's met on TikTok
over into Mexico
to have major surgery done.
It would be so much easier if Winter would just have the surgery here.
Because, I mean, her support system's here,
like financially, we could help her, emotionally.
And then medically, her doctor would be here and all the resources.
The language, we all speak English here.
I don't know why she's going to Mexico.
But it is important for us to support her.
You packed more than me. It's like you're gonna have the surgery.
You know how I am. I bring things just in case.
Well, here we go. Yeah, put them out here.
So tomorrow we'll have everything in one spot.
OK, Mummy. OK.
2 00:20:21.240 -- 00:20:25.160 align:middle line:90% position:50% (CHEERFUL MUSIC)
Mum. Mama, come out.
OK, Mummy, come on let's go.
Daddy, get Mummy out of there.
Mama bear, what you got in your hand?
This is my safe six stick.
But that's, that's not six feet is it?
Oh well, you know it will do.
So if someone tries to get near you, you just put this up,
pop out this baby and say uh-uh, uh-uh-uh, don't go there.
Now, now, well what do you do when they do this
and they grab it, and they get close to it.
Oh you know what. It's turned into a whooping stick.
Today we're going to Tijuana
and we're feeling a little different
than we would usually, travelling overseas,
because this is not for pleasure, this is for a major surgery.
Oh, we're at the airport.
I'm so excited. This is like, new beginnings for real.
The only thing that I have to do at this point
is physically get on the plane and go.
And that might sound like something easy,
but it's actually not that easy because I'm scared.
But I'm gonna do it.
It's Winter time, baby.
How are you feeling, Winter?
Good. I'm just gonna try and keep my energy positive.
Alright. We did it.
I'm meeting Kayla the Weight Loss Barbie in San Diego,
and I'm so excited. I can't wait to see her.
Hi. Hi.
Oh my gosh, you look beautiful.
Oh my God, you too, how are you?
I'm good, how are you?
Thank you, I love your sunglasses! Oh my gosh.
You know.
This is my mum, and this is my sister.
Hi, I'm Kayla. Do we hug, how are you?
How are you doing? Good.
Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.
Here we go.
So we're just gonna drive over the border?
It's gonna be, like, 30 minutes to get there.
Oh, OK.
And then we'll be in Mexico.
It is a little weird that we're taking medical advice
from somebody who's dressing up like a Barbie.
However, you can't judge a book by its cover.
Oh, I'm so happy that we're altogether, Winter.
I'm so glad that you allowed us to share this with you.
Yeah, I'm glad that you guys came are coming with me,
because I wouldn't want to do this by myself.
You know we would never let you. We wouldn't let you.
I would never, we would never let you do this by yourself.
Chantel, how's Pedro?
He's getting better.
Has he talked to his mother and his sister since you've been back?
No. He's only spoken to his mum.
How did that go?
I hope it went better than it did.
They're talking and so that's good.
I don't really know what they talk about,
and he's very private about it.
But I think, you know, it's a good thing
that he's speaking with his mother.
Well, boo hoo, guess what? I really don't care.
That woman came in our lunch, argued in the hotel with her son,
then she threw, tried to throw water on Winter. Tried.
Yeah, I guess she wanted to throw water on me.
Yeah, I wish a mother would. I wish a mother would.
Nothing those women do can shock me.
And Chantel doesn't give a damn whether he repairs
his relationship or not.
She don't care, do you, girl?
I believe she doesn't care.
Why the hell would she care?
Chantel is fine, she's got a very nice...esposo?
Esposo. She has a casa. She has a trabajo.
And then that girl, oh my God. She comes in like a crazed maniac
and has to get saved by her brother.
Pedro really did her a favour.
Yes, he did. She'll be thanking him later, trust me.
Hell to the no, say it.
Hell to the no.
Whoa, is this the border?
We're in Mexico. Woo!
(FUNKY MUSIC)
(DANCE MUSIC)
(TROPICAL MUSIC)
Is this your first time in Mexico?
This is my first time going to Mexico.
I'm so excited for you.
Thank you. I'm like, excited, nervous all at the same time.
I don't know what to expect.
Are you more nervous about the fact that you're just
physically having surgery?
Or that your life and everything is gonna, you know,
it's like a long term thing.
I think I'm more nervous about the aftermath,
just like my whole life.
You know I built myself up around, you know, being this size
and being who I am today.
And so it's kind of like, I don't hate this
and I don't hate myself.
So I feel like, I don't know, I'm just like a little bit nervous
of being different.
I've gone through so many different, like, mental roller-coasters
about what does it truly mean if I get the bariatric surgery
and does it make me less of a person or whatever.
Which I guess it does because I will lose my weight
and I won't have some of my stomach.
I don't know, I just have like a lot of mixed emotions on it.
The fact that you said you don't hate yourself, that's perfect.
You know, then, because, you love yourself and that's great
because you have to love who you are now
to get to the person you need to be.
And I think a lot of the time, people think you have surgery
to change your appearance.
And it's not, that's not the case.
You know, my husband, he's like, what if I'm not attracted
to you after you lose weight? Because I, I met you big, you know?
Your husband said that?
He met me at 300 pounds and then I went to about 350.
And then when I wanted to do the surgery, he's like,
"I fell in love with you and who you are, how you are.
"Like, what if all that changes?"
And it's, it's a real, you know it's a real fear
because you go through such a massive transformation.
It's just so scary.
It's kind of like, well, I mean, it's not scary.
Like, I'm excited but I'm kind of like just freaking out
that I'm actually doing it.
I talk to people all day long, whether it be online
or, you know, over the phone.
And chatting with Winter today, I feel like, emotionally,
she's ready for the change.
But you don't have to hate yourself of hate where you are in life
to wanna change.
It's OK to change and still love who you are
throughout your whole journey.
Watch your step.
Uh-oh, my mask came off. But that's OK. Thank you.
Be careful, watch your step.
I put my, OK.
OK, come on, Mum. I'm coming. Thank you.
At this moment, we are safe and sound in Mexico.
But, as lovely as it all is seeming,
I am still scared about Winter getting this surgery.
So I'm nervous too but I just, I have faith
that it's going to go well.
I met the Barbie and she looks amazing.
Seeing Kayla does... Yeah.
..give me hope that, you know, Winter is in good hands.
But at the same time, she's my sister and it's scary.
Here we are.
2 00:33:30.280 -- 00:33:33.520 align:middle line:75% position:50% (MEXICAN-STYLE MUSIC)
Oh my God, we got to get going.
We gonna see some sights. Yeah.
Let's do it.
Alright. Let's go, Mummy. OK.
Tomorrow is Winter's surgery and after this year
that Winter's had the breakup, the craziness and all the stress,
it is important for us to support her.
It's always been important for us to support her regardless
but, she's gonna need us even more.
After her surgery.
We're off!
Let's go to a little place that we can go shopping at.
Oh my gosh, yes. You know, I love shopping.
Get some souvenirs. Yes, yes, yes, yes.
Do you have the jitters?
It's so weird. I'm pretty calm right now.
As a mama bear, I am still terrified about Winter's surgery.
Very nervous but I can't let Winter know.
So I have to put on the brave face and just pretend
like I'm not afraid.
But I'm terrified, I'm really terrified. Secretly terrified.
Ow, ow! OK.
OK, let's go.
Ew, some nasty water's dripping.
Even though it's sketchier than I, than I thought,
I am really enjoying living on the wild side.
I am hoping to get some cute souvenirs.
This is pretty cool. Look at this.
Look. Oh my gosh, wrestling.
Wrestling mask, Nacho. Oh my gosh. Nacho!
I need this, I need this. I like that one.
But they're 15 dollars each, you wanna pay 15 dollars?
Oh, I can't pay 15 dollars.
Come on, let's go, we'll go across the street.
17 for two, dos?
OK. 18 for two?
20 for three?
And this, hold that one.
And this.
It's just like her to buy the first thing that she sees.
OK, OK.
You think Nicole and Pedro, let them duke it out?
This sure would help Nicole.
This would help her. Cover that thing up.
Mucho gracias.
It was very nice doing business with you.
I love it, this so amazingly awesome, is it not?
I can't wait to give these out at Christmas.
Hey. Hey!
(SALSA MUSIC)
Come on, we're so hungry.
I know, I'm famished. This is heavy.
I am so famished.
I loved shopping in Tijuana.
I'm gonna just sit this bag of BLEEP here.
I couldn't help myself. I couldn't help myself.
They even had hats, they had hats.
Out of everybody, you bought the most random stuff.
This baby right here, and Michael Jackson said
don't stop till you get enough.
Thank you. Thank you, thank you.
Winter, I love that hat on you, it's so beautiful.
Oh, well, thank you, thank you, thank you.
Can you see the butterfly? So cute.
I'm so glad I got it, I almost didn't get it.
Tomorrow you're gonna have your surgery, and...
Yep, early in the morning. It's gonna be done.
Yep, it's your big day.
Does Mmesoma know about your surgery?
No.
I definitely didn't jump straight into the whole dating thing.
I'm taking my time just, you know, dipping my toe, testing it out.
But I met this man named Mmesoma.
He is 25 years old and he lives in Nigeria.
Mmesoma reached out to me and it was kind of interesting.
I've never really talked to someone who is literally in Africa.
I'm not against dating someone from another country.
If you truly love someone and you want to be with them,
that no matter the distance, you will make it work.
You know, kind of like fairytale.
We haven't met him yet.
I just, I mean, I've talked about him with you guys.
I said that I think that he's a pretty great man.
We've heard you giggling in my office.
Y'all have not heard anything, don't be lying.
I really just don't wanna expose any of my insecurities to him.
And so I've been like shying away from like,
anything that may make me feel a certain way.
You don't wanna feel vulnerable around him.
Or that I may, yeah, I don't wanna feel vulnerable.
I don't want him to see me as someone who doesn't feel
comfortable with themself.
I mean she just got out of a years' long relationship.
And we can't rush into anything and get serious.
Like Winter's track record with picking guys, not so good.
And the first guy that she saw, is like,
"OK, let me waste seven years of my life with you."
And I think that she needs to think hard before she does that again.
That's right.
Like, that's a big, that's very...
Because you're scared he's gonna say don't do it.
No, I don't know what he's gonna say.
I really don't know what he's gonna say.
I just don't want opinions on it.
Mm-hm, I see.
So. Thank you.
That looks so delicious. Oh my God.
So let's pray, let's pray right here and now.
Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that you keep your hands upon Winter.
She's going into a new life, and please be in the surgeon
and in the assistants and let everything be well.
Thank you. Hallelujah. Amen.
Amen. Amen.
OK.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Since moving to the new house, Pedro's been getting on me
a lot about cooking and cleaning.
And I'm doing all of the wifely duties.
I got three cookbooks and an insta pot.
I feel like I do just as much stuff as Pedro does
and I think that it's clear with my actions
that I'm trying to do even more.
I work full time and I come home, put dinner on the table.
I'm trying to be, like superwoman.
After he told me that I'm not doing enough,
I started doing even more and going above and beyond.
I think he's just trying to make me feel bad.
To be honest, like...
Thanks, baby.
I never see a glimpse of the old Pedro, I feel like he's gone.
He's so distant, he makes it hard for me to know anything about him.
I feel like I love my husband but I don't know how
to fix our relationship.
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