This is a mistake!
I booked a suite, not a cubicle!
... What do you mean you call all your rooms "suites"?!
Fine.
Has a Julia González checked in yet?...
Yes, I understand you "value the privacy of your guests"
but I know her!
Well, I used to.
It's a long story full of ups and downs,
and misunderstandings that lead to a lot of intrigue.
But also, to a lot of romance and...
Hello?
Here's the last batch!
I can't believe we're going to a fancy event at Las Colinas!
I even bought a second tie. And this one's not brown!
It's more of a rich khaki shade that--
Wait,
is my second tie also brown?
And I got Sara to wear her old confirmation dress!
Mom, do I really have to?
I found a "body of Christ" in one of the pockets.
Save your breath.
This is one debate you won't win.
Well... I so appreciate everything you're doing for me.
Thank you.
We couldn't be more proud of you, Julia.
These are the best slutty dresses in the world!
Come here.
What's wrong?
Did my mom hug you too hard?
When I graduated high school she almost broke a rib.
It's not that. It's just...
I wish my family could be
here for me the way yours is.
Don't worry, my love.
The opening is going to be incredible.
Alejandro Vera is frustrating Diane.
And a frustrated Diane means frustrated employees.
In the hospitality industry, that's the beginning of the end.
Should I book her another Cuatro Manos massage?
Eight hands wouldn't be enough.
Or possible. Where would everyone stand?
To help Alejandro Vera go back to being more of a "silent" partner...
what we need is leverage, Máximo.
Again, just a ledger.
But look how much information we have on Vera...
GUEST: ALEJANDRO VERA LIKES CEVICHE.
"Likes ceviche"?
That's it?
Mr. Vera is a very private person.
Which is why I need you to get
close to him at the shop opening.
Try to find something in common with him.
Maybe he shares something we can use...
if we ever need it.
So I'd be like an undercover agent?!
Definitely not.
Should I wear a wire?
No wire! This is a subtle art.
Got it. I'll go work on my character's backstory now!
No! There's no character! You're just Máximo Gallardo!
The name's kind of growing on me.
My love, what you did was sweet,
but my parents are diplomats.
They're important...
they're influential...
they're...
snobs, honestly.
To them, a life in fashion is silly and frivolous--
it's "beneath" me.
But... if there was ever a time to show
your parents what you do isn't "silly", it's today.
I mean, look at all this! It's amazing!
I guess a store full of handmade
dresses isn't that "frivolous..."
Just imagine the look on their faces when they get here.
Step One:
they see you dramatically open the doors.
Step Two:
someone hands them glasses of our finest champagne.
And Three:
they listen as you deliver a perfect
toast where you thank them--
for never believing in me, which only fueled my fire.
Suck it, Raul and Veronica!
Okay. We can work on your toast...
Honestly, it's a perfect plan, thank you.
Not only did you ruin your beautiful confirmation dress--
Oh, it's my fault you made mole sauce for lunch?
No, it's your fault you wore the
dress to dinner for three days straight--
but now you're making us stand out!
Look at me,
it's like I'm holding a tiny burrito.
Or, I'm a giant holding a regular-sized burrito!
Please stop.
Can you two just act like normal people?
This is all about Julia,
we don't want to attract attention to ourselves.
Well, she's also my wife.
Johnny Escoops does this fast and well.
Mr. Vera!
Hey, ceviche guy!
How about that game last night?
A real nail-biter, huh?
Which game?
Soccer?
Truth be told, ever since my brother and I sold our team,
I don't really follow soccer.
I get that... Not that I've owned a team.
But I sold a bike once.
Stopped looking at bikes after that.
So... Summer, huh?
Such a beautiful time of the year.
I hate summer.
It's murder on my hair.
That's why I took my jet
to Austria last week.
How cool! I love kangaroos!
What?
The kangaroos!
So lovely.
What?
Oh there's Diane, I'd better go say hi.
See you later, Máximo.
Australia, you idiot.
Watch out.
Hey.
Soup girl?
The Go-Go's?
What're you doing here?
I'm attending a friend's event. You?
Having dinner with my folks.
They love the oysters here.
Classic fresa Friday, right?
Totally!
My family loves oysters.
They're always eating oysters.
It's like - when am I NOT eating oysters?
...Okay. I should be getting back--
I'd love to see see you again.
Maybe we can even plan our next hang,
like normal people?
I like how you think.
Except for the "normal people" part.
Let me give you my number.
Do you always carry a pen around?
Well, it's worked for me in the past.
It helped me meet this really cute girl the other day.
You know what...
...my friend's busy anyway.
She probably won't notice I'm gone.
Do you want to just... hang out right now?
Um... did you just swallow one whole? Are you okay?
Do I look okay?
My parents are supposed to be here by now!
I'm sure they're just stuck in traffic.
It's going to be fine. Just chew.
You chew!
I haven't eaten all day!
Believe me.
I've been there.
Oh, yeah...?
Where?
I've had a few lovers' quarrels myself.
Sometimes it's just hard to know
when you're supposed to help or just listen.
You don't have to explain it to me.
Women are impossible to understand.
Oh, I don't know if I'd--
Yes! Women, right?
Don't get me started.
They're so--urrghh but also like--what?!
What?
Exactly! Well said.
You know what you need?
Whiskey. Come on.
This is great!
So great.
Want some more?
I can't. It's awful.
Thank God! I don't know how my dad drinks this stuff.
Does your dad like mezcal, too?
Actually...
my dad passed away.
Oh, my God. I'm so sorry.
Don't be. It's okay.
He's been gone a long time.
Still miss him, though.
I should also probably tell you...
I'm not really rich. Like, at all.
The only reason I'm here is because
my brother works at the resort.
I'm sorry. I don't know why I didn't just tell you.
Do you hate me?
"Hate you?"
Sara, I don't care about money.
My parents have plenty of it and they're still assholes.
But you...
you're different.
I mean,
you look like a rockstar.
You think so?
Yeah.
My mom says I look like a butler.
A hot one.
I wish I could pull something like that off.
This dress is so annoying-
Know what?
What are you doing?!
Taking a swim!
You can't deny how lovely those waves look.
Race you to the ocean...
or are you scared?
...Love is messy, Máximo.
It can be heaven or hell.
Hell if it's my ex-wife.
I won't make that mistake again.
So you're done with love?
Love, yes.
Women, never.
Don't say that, Mr. Vera.
I bet love is right around the corner
and you don't even know it.
Oh, to be young and delusional.
Your favorite Mr. Vera.
Thanks.
Yeah, he wants one.
Thanks, Dulce.
No problem.
Wait.
Aren't you on dish duty?
I was. But some güerito named Chad came by
the kitchen and insisted on doing it himself.
Oh. Okay... probably part of his "spiritual journey."
Yeah, well if you need anything I'm here.
- Thanks. - Of course.
Mr. Vera. It's the call you've been waiting for.
Thanks.
Whoa. It's like you're from the future!
Sorry, I have to put out a fire.
Come here.
Someone could see us.
It's fine. We don't have to if you don't want to.
There you are!
They're not coming, Máximo.
Julia, I feel terrible.
I never should have invited them without talking to you first.
I just wanted to do something special for your big day.
But it was stupid.
It's not you I'm mad at...
It's me.
I keep expecting my parents to show up for me.
When it's clear that this--
my dream--
isn't for them.
Last time I was home, they were placing bets on when I'd quit and
finally marry one of the fifteen lawyers they have lined up for me.
Fifteen? Man, people in Colombia must get sued a lot.
Well, your parents are crazy not to see what I see.
And what everyone else down there sees, too.
Did you hear my speech? I yelled at the weather.
Yeah, you're better at fashion than public speaking.
But the last time we were up here,
you were a front desk girl with a sketchbook.
Now look.
You should be proud of yourself, Julia.
With or without your parents here to see it.
Well one of the lawyers was lovely.
So watch out.
You and the store look amazing. Congrats.
Sorry, I know you're waiting to open the register,
but I wanted to make sure I got this
before any of these vultures took it.
Are you sure?
You don't have to buy it just to be nice...
I'm not being nice. I love it!
Even if all I do with this dress is look at it.
It's a work of art.
Sara, where have you been all night?
Why is your hair wet?
Oh, come on!