Finding Love in Sisters (2024) Movie Script
Thank you, thank you everyone.
Thank you.
It's so good to have you back.
It feels like you were in Mexico forever.
Yes, it was so long.
Oh, just a minute.
These came for you.
Are they from Curtis?
No idea what you're talking about.
Come on, birthday girl, dish.
Fine then.
Morning Hal.
Well, while everyone is
celebrating this morning,
I wanted to let you know
that the partners and I
are so very impressed
with the amazing job you did
on the acquisitions
deal down in Mexico City.
We discussed it,
and we all agree it's time
to make you a junior partner.
Really?
What do you say?
Yes, yes, yes, of course.
Thank you, Hal.
Oh, no thanks necessary,
you've put the work in, you earned it.
Now we just need to get you up to speed
on the merger by tomorrow morning.
Absolutely, whatever you need.
Very good.
I'll have the file sent
down in the discovery room.
And one more thing,
happy birthday, kid.
Thank you, Hal.
Is there anything you
need before I leave?
What time is it?
It's almost seven.
Oh my gosh.
No, no, I'm good, thank you.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
See you.
Hi Curtis.
Hey, hey, you on your way?
I'm sorry,
I'm not going to be able
to meet you for dinner.
What?
No, no, why?
I know we planned this,
but I have good news.
I made junior partner.
That's awesome, congratulations, Espie.
Yes, yes.
Thank you.
They drop a major case on me,
and I have so many files to go through.
Did you get my flowers?
Of course I received your
flowers, they're beautiful.
I miss you,
wanted to celebrate your birthday.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
We talk later.
Yeah.
Okay, Curtis, bye.
Bye, bye.
Hola.
Gracia mommy.
Ay, no, I made you cry.
Sorry mija.
It's okay.
I'm at the office.
Que?
Why?
Because they made me junior partner.
I'm so happy for your big promotion.
Gracias mommy.
Mom, I'm 31 years old,
shouldn't I be happier?
Why don't you come
home this weekend mi amor?
We miss you.
I miss you.
I would love to mommy,
but there is no way I can leave right now.
Ted and Faith are
coming in from Portland,
and Cari's already here.
Maybe we could get the
three of you on a birthday hike.
I'm going to be working
nights and weekends.
Sisters will be here
when you have the time.
Mom, you sound tired.
The renovations are
just wearing me out a bit,
that's all.
Well, don't try to do too much, okay?
Take your time.
No, no, it's fine.
I will get back for a hike
one of these days, I promise.
Of course you will.
Te amo, Espie.
Mommy.
You should tell her.
I don't want her coming home
and feeling guilty for me.
You should tell your girls.
I have to do this my own way.
Espie, I'm so sorry.
I wish I would have known.
I know it hurts,
but your mom lived a great life.
Let's get you to airport, okay?
Maybe we should stop at a barber.
What about being late?
It's an emergency, Daniel.
No one's gonna look at my
hairs at your mom's funeral.
You know what, you call 'em,
I'm gonna drive because
Calm down, calm down.
I can't, I can't.
I can't calm down, Daniel,
you look like a member of the Bad Rabbit.
It's Bad Bunny.
Bad Bunny.
Whatever.
Calm down, sweetheart, calm down.
I don't wanna worry
about you disappearing
during Abuela's funeral, got it?
Did you hear me?
You get that grunting from your father,
you sure didn't get that from me.
What am I gonna do with you?
Maybe try leaving me alone.
Espie, I'm so sorry about your mom.
Oh, I can still taste those turnovers.
I miss her so much.
Thank you, Erica.
Cari, hey.
We haven't had a chance to talk.
I'm a little busy right now, Espie,
let's talk later.
Here, take a pastelito.
Mm.
Good right?
Just like mom's.
And if we weren't at her funeral,
I might say they were better.
It's been a long time.
Just since Christmas.
Try two Christmases ago.
Right.
It's okay, we're together,
that's what matters.
I just wish mom was here too.
I miss her so much.
Where is Ted, did he make it down?
Ted and I aren't together anymore.
What?
We separated a couple months ago.
I'm so sorry, Faith, I had no idea.
Well you don't exactly broadcast
when your husband of 17 years leaves you
for a 20 something next door.
Mario's been a mess.
We moved back here a couple weeks ago,
I couldn't stay in Portland.
It must be a big change for him.
We're not talking that much right now,
he's going through a rebellious phase,
but I think he'll get over it.
What?
I know divorce lawyers,
and I have heard terrible things.
Custody can get really nasty, Faith.
Ted and I discussed it together,
he gets the girlfriend, I get Mario.
I would just make sure
that he's okay with that,
he's old enough to have a say,
legally speaking.
Thanks, Espie, but I
already have an attorney.
Hello girls.
Dad.
Mommy loved to see you together.
I can't believe it hurts this much.
It's been 10 years since we divorced.
It's okay, dad, you
had a great life together,
we all did.
Remember that family
trip we took to the coast
when you and mom were setting up the tent,
and it blew into the ocean?
You had to dive in.
It was April,
that water was freezing.
We had to dry it over the fire,
and then it almost caught on fire.
Yeah.
Mom was the outdoorsy type,
when it came to the woods
I just followed orders,
and badly.
What's going on here?
Here's our baby sister.
My three sweet girls,
Espie, Faith, Caridad.
We were just talking about
that camping trip to the coast.
Oh, when dad caught the tent on fire.
Hey, almost caught it on fire, okay?
You know what, I think
mom was rooting for the fire.
She loved nature so much,
she probably just wanted us all
to sleep out under the stars.
She hated that I hated it.
I really hated it.
It wouldn't be that bad Cari.
Says the corporate lawyer.
Hey, I like nature too.
Mm, sure you do.
By the way, love the hiking boots,
they must be great for
those long trips to Starbucks.
Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom.
Must be perfect for those
long tricks to Starbucks.
Okay.
Beautiful service.
Yeah, yeah.
Thank you, thank you.
Oh my gosh.
I'm so sorry, I didn't
know anyone was out here.
No, it's okay, no worries.
I'm sorry again, you're in line,
and I'm blocking you.
No, no, no, that's not it.
I mean, yes,
but you don't recognize me, do you?
Lewis Jones
from debate team.
Little Lewis?
Not so little anymore,
filled out well during college.
You sure did.
Look, I'm actually glad I ran into you,
I've been handling
your mom's legal affairs,
and there's a will reading
tomorrow at the office,
I wanna make sure the whole family attends.
Oh, sure, sure.
I will fly back tomorrow after lunch,
can we meet in the morning?
Yeah, sure, no problem.
Perfect.
See you then.
Okay.
I still...
Oh, oh, yes, yeah, yes, yes, all yours.
Thanks.
Right this way.
And Mr. Jones will be
with you all in just a minute.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Well, since Espie
wanted us to meet so early
I thought I'd bring breakfast for everyone.
Oh my God, you cannot get
like this in Seattle.
Gracias.
Oh my God.
Mm.
Have you ever thought
about baking professionally?
Because oh my God you are really good.
Stop.
I'm serious,
you could open up your own bakery.
You could make a killing Cari.
Maybe a fusion bakery, Guanamericana.
Good morning everyone.
Morning.
Morning.
Your mom came to
see me a short while back
to write her last will and testament.
I wanna make it clear that
she loved each one of you
so very much.
To my beloved daughters, Faith, Esperanza
and Caridad,
and my ex-husband Victor,
I wish for you all the love
and happiness that this world can give.
Please know that I'll always be with you
wherever you are,
whether you like it or not.
It is my final wish that all
my earthly possessions,
my house, my car, my money,
and of course my dear sweet dog Wasabi
go to my middle daughter, Esperanza.
Me?
Her?
On one condition,
she agrees to live in my house in Sisters
for a period of no less than one year.
If Esperanza does not abide by my wishes,
the house, everything in it will be sold,
and the proceeds donated
to the Nature Conservatory.
- What?
- What?
What?
It makes no sense.
I know.
I mean I should get the house.
I lived across the street for 12 years,
I took care of her.
Mom took care of herself,
don't be such a drama queen.
If anything she took care of you.
What about you?
She paid for you to go
to some swank university.
Well she bought you a house.
Well what about Espie,
she doesn't even live here.
Girls, please calm down.
If anybody deserves the house it's me,
I'm the oldest.
Why do you want the house so badly?
When did mom write the will?
Maybe she was, clearly
something wasn't right.
Mom died of cancer,
she wasn't losing her mind.
I don't know why she did this.
It doesn't mean we
can't contest it Espie.
You have to admit,
it's pretty unfair Espie,
we should be splitting mom's things evenly.
Yeah, I mean, probably.
Probably?
Probably.
Okay, probably, Espie, great, amazing.
Cari.
Cari, wait.
Faith, stop.
Faith.
You're being greedy Espie.
I am not.
Faith.
Are you mad at me too?
I'm not picking sides,
you're gonna have to fix
this between yourselves.
They are right, dad, mom should have
split everything between us,
why did she leave it all to me?
You're asking me, Espie?
If I had your mom figured out
we'd probably still be married.
You know, Nina always
had a way of doing things.
I can't give you advice,
but I can lay some facts on you, okay?
Mom and I, we paid for
Cari and Daniel's house
when they had Anna.
We paid for Faith's wedding
and her college,
she did not get the
scholarships that you did.
But when you left you didn't take a dime,
you put yourself through college,
through law school.
Heck, you made a life
of your own in Seattle.
Maybe it was a way of
mom to make things even.
Maybe.
What am I supposed to do, dad?
I can't tell you what you should do,
but let me tell you,
don't think that you
don't deserve this, okay?
It's gonna be okay,
you'll see.
You'll see.
Is the family meeting over
or is it just half time?
I think it's over.
Final score?
It has been a morning.
Can we get a coffee somewhere?
Yeah, sure.
Cari and Faith are so upset.
Things aren't great between us,
and taking the house would make it worse.
Look, I know it's none of my business,
but what happened with you three?
We were very close until
mom and dad divorced.
When they split we all did.
Faith went to college and met Ted,
Cari got into cheerleading,
and when I graduated high school.
I moved to Seattle and
never really looked back.
Nina was especially concerned about
you being alone in Seattle.
Let me ask you something,
is there any way we
can get around the will,
and I can split everything with my sisters?
I'm afraid not, your mom made sure.
Either you take it or it all goes away.
For some reason, she
really wanted this for you.
What made you come back?
Honestly, I never saw myself back here,
and then everything fell apart.
The night I went to
propose to my girlfriend
she dumped me in the middle of dinner,
I was devastated,
so I left, moved back in with my folks,
got my life back together,
and just ended up sticking around.
I don't still live with my folks though.
No judgment.
Enough about me, what are you thinking?
I'm thinking I need to cancel my flight.
I never imagined I
would be in this situation,
and have to make a big decision.
I need time to figure this out.
All right then.
I'll run you past my
place to pick up Wasabi,
and then drop you both off at Nina's place.
Thanks.
You know, I can't
believe mom had a favorite,
and even worse it wasn't me.
Hmm, she must have had
her reasons for choosing Espie.
Oh, wow.
Wow, so you're on her side now?
No, I didn't say that.
I didn't say that.
Daniel, do you know how
much the house is worth?
Because it's way more than ours.
You know this isn't right.
Could you please put the spoon down,
or at least stop stress baking?
Listen to me, honey,
if it is about the money,
I got us, my business is doing great,
we have plenty of money.
You really don't have
a clue, Daniel, do you?
It's not all about the money.
Hi Wasabi.
Ah, I think she's happy to see you.
I'm happy to see her.
Are you moving in?
Hmm, I don't know yet,
but I'm staying here while I decide.
I heard what happened,
mom's been talking about it all day.
I'm sure she has.
Wanna help me unpack?
Okay.
Pretty messy in here from renovations.
Uh-huh.
Come on Wasabi.
You know, me, your mom
and Tia Faith used to have slumber parties
in Abuela Nina's room.
Can we have a slumber party?
Sure, if I decide to stay.
Look at this.
Oh my God, is that
mommy's Bata Cuban a?
Let me check.
Oh my God, I can't believe it,
it's so beautiful.
Wow, it's so pretty.
It is a traditional dress from Cuba,
where Abuela's family comes from.
Looks pretty old.
You want it?
Really?
I'm sure Abuela
Nina will be okay with it.
And you will look so pretty in it
when you are a little older.
Thanks Tia Espie, thanks Abuela.
Mario.
Espie.
Espie?
We're up in mom's room.
So you moved in already?
How did you know I was here?
Cari told me.
I haven't made up my mind.
That's mommy's Bata Cuban a.
- Mm-hmm.
- Yes.
That was your Abuela's favorite dress
to go dancing.
And she always looked so beautiful.
There was another one
that I loved seeing her in.
Really?
Which one?
Anna.
Hey darling.
What's going on here?
Is that a cake?
Mm-hmm.
Well we were going through mom's closet,
just like old times.
Wanna join us?
Okay.
Yay.
What do you mean you're
gonna stay for a while?
I have to,
it's my mom's last wish.
I need to stay in Sisters
for at least a year.
You know, I can work from here.
If you're going to become a full partner,
dialing in from Sisters is not
I can fly out there whenever you need me.
I know the world is changing, Espie,
but this change might be too big.
It's one year, not forever.
Fine, we'll try it,
but only because it's you.
I'm sorry about your mother.
Thanks.
Talk to you soon.
I can't believe Bruno Bianco
is my mom's contractor,
I thought you would be a
professional soccer player.
Nah, they pay too much.
Besides, I was always better at wood shop.
Your mom actually started
on some renovations.
Mm-hmm.
Bless her heart.
Replace the compressor in the AC,
knock out a few walls,
replace some electrical sockets,
electrical outlets, repaint
most of the downstairs.
I want to finish whatever she started.
Okay, I'll get on it.
And what's your ETA for an old friend?
An old friend who let you
copy her math homework, hmm?
I'll get started tomorrow.
Really?
That's amazing, Bruno.
Hot tip for an old friend,
you might save some
money painting yourself.
I am known as the Van Gogh of Sisters.
Well, I am the Van Gogh of Seattle,
and I'm pretty sure I can handle it
with a helper or two.
Fair.
Fair?
Okay.
See you tomorrow.
Am I really getting paid for this?
You are a lot cheaper than Bruno.
What about Lewis?
I work for pizza.
This is so cool.
I'm gonna buy a new outfit
for my friend's party.
I'll even take you shopping.
It's gonna be great having
you next door Tia Espie.
I'm going to like that too.
The paint goes on the house.
Got it.
Espie, Anna, is Mario here?
He didn't come home last night.
Oh my gosh, no.
Obviously we'll help you look for him,
where do you think he can be?
If I knew I would have found him already.
He doesn't talk to me.
What about Three Creek Campsite?
Kids used to go out there party
when we were in high school.
The big kids still go there.
Is Mario into partying?
I don't know, maybe.
I can drive us up there.
All right.
And Daniel and I can check downtown.
I'll call dad too.
What about me?
Maybe you should stay home
in case he comes back.
Hey dad.
Hi Cari.
Anything?
No, did you get in touch with Espie
or anybody else?
No, I haven't heard anything.
Where you guys going now?
We're circling downtown,
maybe you could check the high school.
Okay, I'm on it.
Okay thanks dad.
What's up?
You see something?
No.
No, no, nothing.
Thanks for coming with me.
Your family's going
through a lot right now
without a missing Mario,
I'm happy to help, really.
Look.
You see Mario?
Yes, there he is, there he is.
Not bad for a newbie,
you just need to learn a few more cords.
All right, show me what you got then.
Be cool, otherwise
he will be embarrassed,
and he won't come back with us.
Be cool.
Uh-huh.
Right, right.
You remember we were on the debate team?
Some of us have matured since then.
Follow my lead, okay?
What's up guys?
Uh, who are you?
We are just looking for our friend Mario,
have you seen him?
Yo, Mario, you know these clowns?
Yeah, yeah.
Mario, you need to get home,
your mom is freaking out.
She's always freaking out.
Dragging me down here,
being so overprotective,
nagging me all the time,
that's why I left.
It is a hard time for
everybody right now, Mario.
I can understand a little
for what you are going through,
I can get it,
but staying up partying forever,
come on, Mario.
I can't stay with her.
Maybe I can talk to her.
You'll just take her side.
I'm not on anyone's side,
I just wanna help.
Look, I'm staying at Abuela's house,
maybe if your mom is okay
you can stay with me a while.
And that gives you some space.
Really?
Do we have a deal?
Okay, deal.
Okay.
Yo, we're out.
Later.
Peace out homies.
Keep walking, homie.
What?
That was cool.
No.
I thought that was cool.
Did you find him?
Yes, he's okay.
Thank God.
Where are you?
We are at Three Creek Campsite.
Okay, I'll be right there to get him.
About that, in order
to get him to come back,
we made a little deal, please don't be mad.
What?
What deal?
Mario needs some space,
and I told him that he's
welcome to stay with me
if it is okay with you.
He's my son, Espie.
I know, I know.
The divorce has clearly
been hard on you guys,
and I'm not trying to
interfere with your parenting,
but it could be good for both of you.
Okay, okay.
I guess it's not completely illogical.
We'll keep an eye on him.
Fine, he can stay,
but tell him I'm calling him tomorrow.
I'm not happy about his little escape act.
Will do.
Oh my God, what is this?
No, no, no, no, no.
God no.
Yep, it looks like you
inherited a leaking pipe.
What do I need to do to fix it?
Aren't you glad you got
a plumber in the family?
Take advantage.
Though I might ask for something in return.
Name it.
Do you know what's eating Cari lately?
Woo, losing mom has
been hard on all of us,
the will
But yeah, even before that.
I don't know, she just doesn't
seem as happy anymore.
I do my best to give her everything
she could ever want,
but it doesn't seem enough for her.
I know our marriage,
the way we got together,
anyway, it wasn't exactly a fairytale, but
What do you mean?
You were high school sweethearts,
the head cheerleader, star quarterback.
It was a shotgun wedding, Espie,
she was already two months
along when we got married.
Didn't you know?
Listen, we don't have
to talk about this stuff,
I just figured sisters share everything,
and maybe you could help me out.
But I guess I don't know my little sister
as well as I thought.
That makes two of us.
I'll get to it right away.
You are the best.
Much as gracias.
At least someone thinks so.
Whoa, sick.
I'm going to assume that
means something good.
I'm not your Tia Cari,
but I'm doing my best.
Coffee?
Oh, with lots of milk and sugar.
I knew you weren't so tough.
Thanks Tia Espie, for
the food, for everything.
I'll be the perfect guest, I promise,
you won't even know I'm here.
Mario, I want you here
as long as you don't disappear on me.
Three Creek Campsite is off limits, got it?
Got it.
And there is time for partying,
and high school isn't it, believe me.
I don't like partying anyway,
I just didn't know where else to go.
Are things really that bad?
Dad got the house,
and mom got me.
That was their agreement.
The thing is I like it here in Sisters,
and I already have a few friends,
friends who don't party.
And Sisters High has
this cool music program,
and I wanna learn guitar.
Wow, that's amazing Mario.
But I can't stay here with mom
nagging on me 24/7.
What can I do to help?
I thought you and Tia
Cari were close with her.
I tried talking to her,
but she doesn't seem like
she wants to share
anything with me, you know?
Maybe you could keep trying.
I don't think she can
deal with all this alone.
You are a smart kid, Mario.
I know.
I thought Mario would be with you.
He's not ready yet.
I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up.
He barely spoke to me on the phone.
He will come around, Faith.
Can I come in?
Here's some clothes for him.
Can I sit?
How is it going though?
Yesterday was pretty intense.
Having to tell Ted that Mario ran away
would have been a complete disaster.
I'm sorry you are going
through such a hard time, Faith.
On top of mom and everything.
Mario's not making it easier,
that boy's gonna give me a heart attack.
Why don't you try taking advantage
of your free time.
Now?
Espie, I have to get a job,
get out of this rental,
find something permanent.
I have to deal with Ted, the lawyers.
Of course.
But getting some fresh
air might be nice too,
help take your mind off things.
I don't think I have
time for that right now.
I'm just saying.
Just take a little time for yourself.
Take a breath,
I think you will feel better.
Honestly the thought of
having to do something for myself
hasn't occurred to me.
It's been so long since I've been on my own.
I don't know what to do.
Faith, it is okay if you
don't have all the answers,
I can't imagine what it's like
to be in your shoes.
But I know you're strong,
and you will get through this.
Do you remember how devastated
we were when NSYNC broke up?
And here we are 20 years
later still in one piece, babe.
Barely.
But, hey, I am here for you
if you need anything
or you need to talk.
Okay?
A hug maybe.
How's it coming?
Having the time of our lives.
Looks like it.
Yeah, right.
I brought some Cuban sandwiches.
You left your office just
to bring us sandwiches?
And I thought you might need some help.
Let's get you to work.
There's a brush over there.
Are we really gonna
be doing this all day?
Why not?
We're getting paid.
Uh.
You're getting paid?
And you are getting free room and board.
It's not that bad, come on,
and you are into creative things.
Think of it like an art project.
Yeah, a boring art project.
Maybe if I put some music
it will be more fun, don't you think?
Huh?
Not bad.
Hey, some of the old gang
is meeting at Sister Sister later,
it's salsa night,
you in?
We have two bars now.
So count me in.
Good.
See you then.
See you.
Hello Faith.
Let's go shopping.
This one.
I don't think so.
What, why not?
It's too short, Espie.
It's not short.
I mean, look, it's not short.
It's like a pinata.
It's not a pinata.
Look.
Okay, want shiny, this one.
Oh, no, no, no.
Nope.
I like it.
No, I don't.
I'm gonna try it on.
Faith, come on, I wanna see you.
I can't believe I let you drag me here,
I can't go out like this.
This is not appropriate
attire for the mother
of a teenage boy.
Faith, you are not a mother tonight,
you're a woman, a single woman.
Not helping.
Faith, you look beautiful.
I do not.
Just look at yourself.
Espie.
Cari.
Faith, oh my God.
That bad huh?
Stop it.
You look gorgeous.
Oh, Bruno said it's
salsa night at Sister Sister,
you should come with us.
I could use all the
moral support I can get.
Okay.
I'll call Daniel.
Faith, you're getting looks.
The guys are gonna be lining up
to dance salsa with you tonight.
I am not ready for that yet.
Ugh, please.
Over here.
There's Bruno.
Hi.
There they are, the
three beautiful sisters.
My beautiful baby.
You look amazing.
Thanks.
Welcome.
Room for one more?
Hey.
What's up, man?
Some things never get old.
Never.
Never.
This, this, is Sister's
most eligible bachelor.
The first round is
on the Barbosa sisters.
Let's go.
Sister's most eligible bachelor, huh?
He's just messing with you.
You, you clean up well.
You're not too bad yourself.
That's my jam.
Faith, would you like to dance?
Yes.
I read the transcript,
and I found some...
What's going on there, World War three?
I'm sorry, I'm having some
work done at the house,
and I didn't think it would be so loud.
Well it's nice and
quiet here at the office
where you could be.
I'll mute myself.
No, forget it.
Just email me your observations,
we can talk tomorrow.
Oh my.
What's going on in here?
What's up?
It's really loud, I was on a call.
Oh, we just figured
I'd swing this thing a little quieter,
but it is the only way
to open up these walls.
I'm sorry, it's my own fault,
I'm still learning to
juggle Seattle with Sisters.
Yeah, not to mention Lewis.
What about Lewis?
Come on, we all saw
you together last night.
Hey, what's going on?
Nothing, nothing.
We are just friends.
Friends?
Friends don't salsa like that.
Admit it, you're
crushing on him, it's fine.
I'm a 31-year-old woman,
and I'm not crushing on anyone, okay?
Just keep telling
yourself that, that's fine.
Right.
Mom is driving me crazy.
Dad called,
and she's all mad,
and telling me I have to come home.
Look, you know what I
do when I get upset Mario?
Use this.
And I mean if it's okay with your Tia here
maybe you can give it a try.
Tia Espie?
It's okay with me as
long as it's safe, okay?
Safety first.
You two have fun,
I'm getting far away from here.
All right, hold on tight.
Hold on tight, it's heavy.
Ready?
Yeah.
You look ready.
Go ahead.
So, this is for the past two days,
plus a little bonus.
Thank you, Tia Espie.
Are you sure you don't want me to help you?
Nope, I know exactly what I'm getting.
Ah, okay.
This is perfect.
Lewis, are you following?
No, this is one of my clients.
Oh, got it.
Hey Anna.
Hey Lewis.
Hi.
Did you find what you were looking for?
Yes, exactly.
Oh, that's beautiful.
Maybe I can come over
and cook you dinner one night,
and paint of course.
Can you cook?
I thought you were all about free pizza.
Oh, I can make a pizza.
Ah, that's very impressive Lewis.
So, it's a date?
It is.
All right then, good, great.
I mean that's good.
Are you guys going to
be boyfriend and girlfriend?
No, no, no.
No, no, no.
Yeah, yeah, anyway, I better...
Oh yes, oh my God, me too,
I have to...
Yes, yes.
Okay.
You should be his girlfriend.
Aren't you too young
to be thinking about that stuff?
I'm almost 12 Tia Espie.
My God, use your seat belt.
Hey mom.
Honey, how was shopping?
What's going on?
Well, Mrs. Garcia asked me
to make some pastries
for the church social hour.
It's my first paid gig,
so I really wanna impress everyone.
What's a gig?
It just means I'm getting paid.
Getting paid for what?
What's all this?
Mrs. Garcia paid mom to
make pastries for the church.
What?
Why?
It's okay Daniel, it's
okay, I really want to.
But why do you think we need
extra money all of a sudden?
No.
I forgot to change the temperature.
Oh my gosh.
Cari.
Watch out, watch out, watch out.
Just because I took a job
doesn't mean I'm threatening
your macho manhood, okay?
Hey, what's up with you lately?
Why won't you just talk to me?
Can we talk when I'm
not in the middle of baking?
When are you not in the middle of baking?
Daniel, leave me alone right now, please.
Anna wait, wait, wait, wait, wait,
come here honey.
I'm sorry, okay.
I'm sorry that you keep seeing us argue,
we're just going through a tough time.
It's okay.
No, it's not okay.
You wanna show me what you got?
I'd love to see it.
Okay.
Yeah.
What?
I am not moving back in with you,
and I'm never going to if
you keep trying to force me.
You're a child,
you belong with me.
I am not a child.
Mom, if you can't chill out,
then I'm gonna move back in with dad.
You really think he wants you to move in
full time with his girlfriend?
I don't care, at least
he treats me like an adult.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
let's calm down, okay?
Espie, butt out,
you're the reason Mario's
acting like such a brat.
Me?
He's been here for hardly a week,
and you've already pushed him against me.
I knew this was a mistake.
Tia Espie hasn't done anything
except for listen to me,
which is what you should be doing, mom.
We're leaving, now.
Espie, what is the meaning of this?
She told me she knew what she wanted,
I thought it was okay.
My 11 year old cannot
go parading around in this,
it's completely inappropriate.
It's up to an adult to know that.
You don't know the first
thing about kids, Espie.
You know what, I
don't think they should be
spending so much time here.
It was an honest mistake,
it won't happen again.
Yeah, I know it won't happen again,
because Anna isn't allowed here anymore.
What?
Mario isn't either.
Mom.
You can't be serious.
Face it, Espie, you
shouldn't even be here.
You think you can fix this
with some silly night out?
You stole our inheritance.
I didn't take anything from you.
I just did what mom wanted.
Everything would go to a charity
if I didn't take this place.
You could have contested the will,
you already have a house, a whole life,
I've lost everything.
Why are you acting like this?
I've been nothing but
nice to you since I got here,
both of you.
After completely ignoring us
our whole adult lives.
It's been two years
since you've been Espie,
two years.
It's too little too late.
Face it, you do not belong here,
and you haven't for a very long time.
Pack your things Mario.
But mom.
I'll wait in the car.
Wasabi.
Hello.
Espie, hi.
Hey Curtis, what's up?
Just checking in,
I haven't heard from you in quite a while.
Wanted to make sure everything's okay,
and see when you're coming back.
I'm sorry, things are crazy here,
it's kind of a long story.
Okay, so what does that mean?
How much longer do you think?
I'm not sure.
Seattle's not the same without,
without you.
I miss you, Espie.
It won't be that much longer,
I'll let you know.
Right, okay.
Well I'll talk to you later.
Wasabi.
Wasabi, come on.
Dad, I have made a big mistake.
I shouldn't have taken the house.
What?
I told you how mom
and I helped your sisters.
I know, what yous aid was logical,
but logic doesn't mean much
when it comes to family.
Cari and Faith are so
upset with me about the will,
about a lot of things.
They will be better without me around.
Why can't you girls get along?
We used to have so much
fun when you were little.
Life just took us in
different directions.
It's never going to be the same,
especially with mom gone.
All of us back together was a nice dream,
it's just not meant to be.
Is there something I can do to help?
It's okay, dad,
you don't want to get
in the middle of this,
I get it.
And you are welcome
in Seattle anytime, dad.
Ah, Miss Barbosa,
Mr. Jones is on a call right now,
but I can let him know that you're here.
It's okay, could you just give him this.
Are you sure?
I think he'll just be a few minutes.
Don't trouble him, it's better this way.
Thank you.
Sure.
Bye.
Someone come in?
I thought I heard a voice.
Yes, Espie Barbosa,
she left you this.
Dear Lewis,
you have been the best part
of my visit home to Sisters,
but after giving it some serious thought,
I have realized that's all it is, a visit.
I'm flying back to Seattle tonight,
and giving up the house,
and all of mom's stuff,
except sweet Wasabi.
Everything's in your hands now.
I wish we could have our date,
but I guess it wasn't meant to be.
Thanks for everything,
your friend, Espie.
Oh no, no, no, no, no,
no dogs allowed in the dinning room.
Can't we leave her in the car?
Curtis, no, she's in a new city,
she should be with me.
Fair enough.
Not to mention she might
destroy my upholstery.
Do you have any outdoor seating?
Madame.
Mm.
It's very rich.
I know, right, delicious.
You know I was actually
a little worried there
when you extended your stay.
What happened exactly?
It's complicated.
Let's just say it's over and done with.
Sure.
Did you have any time to think about us?
A little.
I just think we make
sense together, Espie.
I mean we've been on
and off again for so long.
I'm ready to stop playing games,
and make this real.
I'm not ready yet.
I like our relationship,
but marriage is a big deal.
Take all the time you need.
How's that steak, Wasabi?
Sweet girl.
Okay, so you're gonna
pick me up around noon tomorrow, right?
Okay, cool.
Can't wait to see what Franny makes
for my welcome home dinner.
I didn't even know she could cook.
See you tomorrow, dad.
Can I come in?
I guess.
You speak to your dad?
He's coming tomorrow?
You sure this is what you want?
Okay, it's not what I want,
I like Sisters, you're the problem.
I know the divorce has been hard on you,
but it's been hard on me too.
And this extra stress you're putting on me,
it's making it worse for both of us.
Who else could I turn to?
You're the only family I have.
What about Tia Espie?
Tia Cari?
You know how I feel about Tia Espie,
and Tia Cari has problems of her own.
But they love you, mom,
and they wanna help.
Our family is always there for us,
that's what I learned from Tia Espie,
and Abuela too.
Have I really been that bad?
You're a good mom,
you just need some help sometimes,
we all do, right?
That's what you always told me.
It's okay to ask for help.
Maybe I should treat you
more like a grownup more often.
You're smarter than you look, kid.
Gee, thanks.
Cari we need to talk.
Something's up between us,
what am I doing wrong?
I'm not upset with you,
I'm upset with myself for
not following my dreams.
I'm trying to give
you the best life I can.
I know.
I know.
And I appreciate everything
you do for our family,
but there are some things I want
that you cannot give me.
Like what?
Mom dying so young made me realize
just how short life really is.
I got married,
and had a baby straight out of high school,
and I never got to live on my own.
I never got to live in
a big city like Espie
or got to be independent.
I don't wanna be just a housewife anymore.
So you're saying what
I think you're saying,
the D word.
A divorce?
No, no, no, no, no,
of course not, no.
So what then?
What do you want, Cari?
I wanna open a bakery.
A bakery?
That's it?
Yes, yes, that's it, that's it.
Okay then.
How can I help?
You mean it?
Yeah, of course, baby, of course.
Everyone knows you're the
best baker in the whole town.
It's just that you do so much,
and I didn't wanna ask for something else.
Cari, we're partners, let's do this,
let's do it together.
I love you, I love you.
Thank you.
And your hair looks really nice today.
Honestly?
Yeah.
All right.
There's someone at Abuela's house.
What?
There's someone at Abuela's house.
What?
Who do you think it is?
I'll go check it out.
Wait, I'm coming with you.
Cari
Daniel, we're partners.
Stay a little back, babe, please.
Stay.
Stay a little back.
Open up.
Daniel.
Oh, Victor.
What's with the wrench?
Dad, what are you doing here?
You scared us half to death.
Hey guys.
What's going on here?
I wanted to help your sister,
and since she wasn't able to finish
when she left,
I called Lewis for the keys,
and guess what, he volunteered to help.
I just wanna get it ready
for the nature conservancy.
Ah, okay.
Okay.
Well tomorrow's Saturday,
maybe Daniel and I can pitch in.
Yeah.
Great, great.
That okay?
Sure, yeah.
And I can call Faith too.
Of course, the more the merrier.
Yeah.
Good work today, kid.
Nice to have you back in the office.
Nice for me anyway.
What's that mean?
I was impressed with
the way you picked up,
and moved to Sisters.
I thought you'd left
the city behind for good.
Yeah, well,
it didn't work out.
Espie, we've known each
other since your intern days.
I watched you become a great lawyer,
on track to becoming a full partner,
but I have to admit
you've never seemed truly happy in Seattle.
Life's tough in a big city.
True.
Very true.
You know I grew up in a small town too,
Taweelah, Washington,
out on the Idaho border.
Loved it there, just
mountains and fresh air.
But I was just starting out
it wasn't an option to
practice corporate law
anywhere but the city so I stayed.
I made a good life for myself,
but if I was a young
lawyer in today's world,
well, I might not have
made the same decisions.
Not if my town didn't feel like home.
Well, got dinner plans with the wife.
Try not to burn the
midnight oil if you can help it.
Thanks Hal for everything.
Oh, do you wanna go to
the new exhibit next week
at The Henry?
My brother's got extra tickets,
it's this German artist post modernism.
Curtis,
you are a great guy,
you should be with someone
who likes fancy restaurants,
art galleries, not a
small town girl like me.
Well I can't say I
didn't see this coming,
I just thought I'd try harder.
I thought that too for a while.
I hope we can still be friends.
Of course.
So does this mean what I think it means,
you're gonna give Sisters another go?
I told Hal I'm going to
finish my work from Sisters.
Well, I wish you all the best in Sisters.
You and Wasabi.
Thank you, Curtis.
Take care.
Say goodbye to Seattle, Wasabi.
Ah, finally here.
Thank you.
Oh my God, who could have done this?
It's gorgeous.
Wow.
What is this?
Dad?
Espie, you're back.
Oh my God.
Daddy.
What happened here?
You put in French doors.
- You like it?
- Yes.
Espie?
Tia Espie.
Hi Anna.
Cari.
Who did all this?
We did.
Well, you just made the snacks.
I did some decorating too.
Come on, check it out.
Really?
Yes, check it out.
Okay, let's see.
Cari, it is amazing.
Right?
And it's a good thing too
because we're just
setting up another kitchen.
What do you mean?
Mom's opening up a bakery.
Well, nothing's decided yet,
but we're looking to rent a place downtown.
Daniel's sister's selling.
It's incredible.
Congratulations, Cari.
Hello.
Espie.
Oh my God.
We were looking at a
house down the street,
and we saw Wasabi running in the yard.
A house?
Well our lease is almost up,
and Mario's decided to stay in Sisters,
at least during the school week.
The rooms are really far apart,
so I could see it working out.
What are you doing back, Tia Espie?
Well, I also decided to stay.
Excellent choice.
I can't apologize enough
for all those nasty things I said,
you really didn't deserve it.
I'm sorry too, Espie,
and I'm so glad you're staying.
Maybe we can start over.
Can sisters start over?
I think so.
I'm willing to try if you are.
- Yes.
- Yes.
I love you girls.
I love you so much.
You know what?
What?
Your mother left me
something too, you three girls.
You're my precious ones,
and I'm gonna do better at showing it.
Hi.
Come on everyone,
let's give them some space.
I didn't know if I
should come see you or...
Espie, you don't owe me an explanation,
you did what was best for you, I get it.
That's just it, I didn't
do what was best for me.
I just got scared, confused a little,
but now I know what is best for me,
and I'm so sorry.
I promise I'm not going anywhere.
No pizza.
You don't do well with pizza.
Okay, no pizza, no pizza.
I really missed you.
I don't wanna miss you ever again.
Ooh.
You really did good, dear.
First.
For the record, I let you beat me.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
This was worth it.
Thank you.
It's so good to have you back.
It feels like you were in Mexico forever.
Yes, it was so long.
Oh, just a minute.
These came for you.
Are they from Curtis?
No idea what you're talking about.
Come on, birthday girl, dish.
Fine then.
Morning Hal.
Well, while everyone is
celebrating this morning,
I wanted to let you know
that the partners and I
are so very impressed
with the amazing job you did
on the acquisitions
deal down in Mexico City.
We discussed it,
and we all agree it's time
to make you a junior partner.
Really?
What do you say?
Yes, yes, yes, of course.
Thank you, Hal.
Oh, no thanks necessary,
you've put the work in, you earned it.
Now we just need to get you up to speed
on the merger by tomorrow morning.
Absolutely, whatever you need.
Very good.
I'll have the file sent
down in the discovery room.
And one more thing,
happy birthday, kid.
Thank you, Hal.
Is there anything you
need before I leave?
What time is it?
It's almost seven.
Oh my gosh.
No, no, I'm good, thank you.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
See you.
Hi Curtis.
Hey, hey, you on your way?
I'm sorry,
I'm not going to be able
to meet you for dinner.
What?
No, no, why?
I know we planned this,
but I have good news.
I made junior partner.
That's awesome, congratulations, Espie.
Yes, yes.
Thank you.
They drop a major case on me,
and I have so many files to go through.
Did you get my flowers?
Of course I received your
flowers, they're beautiful.
I miss you,
wanted to celebrate your birthday.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
We talk later.
Yeah.
Okay, Curtis, bye.
Bye, bye.
Hola.
Gracia mommy.
Ay, no, I made you cry.
Sorry mija.
It's okay.
I'm at the office.
Que?
Why?
Because they made me junior partner.
I'm so happy for your big promotion.
Gracias mommy.
Mom, I'm 31 years old,
shouldn't I be happier?
Why don't you come
home this weekend mi amor?
We miss you.
I miss you.
I would love to mommy,
but there is no way I can leave right now.
Ted and Faith are
coming in from Portland,
and Cari's already here.
Maybe we could get the
three of you on a birthday hike.
I'm going to be working
nights and weekends.
Sisters will be here
when you have the time.
Mom, you sound tired.
The renovations are
just wearing me out a bit,
that's all.
Well, don't try to do too much, okay?
Take your time.
No, no, it's fine.
I will get back for a hike
one of these days, I promise.
Of course you will.
Te amo, Espie.
Mommy.
You should tell her.
I don't want her coming home
and feeling guilty for me.
You should tell your girls.
I have to do this my own way.
Espie, I'm so sorry.
I wish I would have known.
I know it hurts,
but your mom lived a great life.
Let's get you to airport, okay?
Maybe we should stop at a barber.
What about being late?
It's an emergency, Daniel.
No one's gonna look at my
hairs at your mom's funeral.
You know what, you call 'em,
I'm gonna drive because
Calm down, calm down.
I can't, I can't.
I can't calm down, Daniel,
you look like a member of the Bad Rabbit.
It's Bad Bunny.
Bad Bunny.
Whatever.
Calm down, sweetheart, calm down.
I don't wanna worry
about you disappearing
during Abuela's funeral, got it?
Did you hear me?
You get that grunting from your father,
you sure didn't get that from me.
What am I gonna do with you?
Maybe try leaving me alone.
Espie, I'm so sorry about your mom.
Oh, I can still taste those turnovers.
I miss her so much.
Thank you, Erica.
Cari, hey.
We haven't had a chance to talk.
I'm a little busy right now, Espie,
let's talk later.
Here, take a pastelito.
Mm.
Good right?
Just like mom's.
And if we weren't at her funeral,
I might say they were better.
It's been a long time.
Just since Christmas.
Try two Christmases ago.
Right.
It's okay, we're together,
that's what matters.
I just wish mom was here too.
I miss her so much.
Where is Ted, did he make it down?
Ted and I aren't together anymore.
What?
We separated a couple months ago.
I'm so sorry, Faith, I had no idea.
Well you don't exactly broadcast
when your husband of 17 years leaves you
for a 20 something next door.
Mario's been a mess.
We moved back here a couple weeks ago,
I couldn't stay in Portland.
It must be a big change for him.
We're not talking that much right now,
he's going through a rebellious phase,
but I think he'll get over it.
What?
I know divorce lawyers,
and I have heard terrible things.
Custody can get really nasty, Faith.
Ted and I discussed it together,
he gets the girlfriend, I get Mario.
I would just make sure
that he's okay with that,
he's old enough to have a say,
legally speaking.
Thanks, Espie, but I
already have an attorney.
Hello girls.
Dad.
Mommy loved to see you together.
I can't believe it hurts this much.
It's been 10 years since we divorced.
It's okay, dad, you
had a great life together,
we all did.
Remember that family
trip we took to the coast
when you and mom were setting up the tent,
and it blew into the ocean?
You had to dive in.
It was April,
that water was freezing.
We had to dry it over the fire,
and then it almost caught on fire.
Yeah.
Mom was the outdoorsy type,
when it came to the woods
I just followed orders,
and badly.
What's going on here?
Here's our baby sister.
My three sweet girls,
Espie, Faith, Caridad.
We were just talking about
that camping trip to the coast.
Oh, when dad caught the tent on fire.
Hey, almost caught it on fire, okay?
You know what, I think
mom was rooting for the fire.
She loved nature so much,
she probably just wanted us all
to sleep out under the stars.
She hated that I hated it.
I really hated it.
It wouldn't be that bad Cari.
Says the corporate lawyer.
Hey, I like nature too.
Mm, sure you do.
By the way, love the hiking boots,
they must be great for
those long trips to Starbucks.
Excuse me, I need to go to the restroom.
Must be perfect for those
long tricks to Starbucks.
Okay.
Beautiful service.
Yeah, yeah.
Thank you, thank you.
Oh my gosh.
I'm so sorry, I didn't
know anyone was out here.
No, it's okay, no worries.
I'm sorry again, you're in line,
and I'm blocking you.
No, no, no, that's not it.
I mean, yes,
but you don't recognize me, do you?
Lewis Jones
from debate team.
Little Lewis?
Not so little anymore,
filled out well during college.
You sure did.
Look, I'm actually glad I ran into you,
I've been handling
your mom's legal affairs,
and there's a will reading
tomorrow at the office,
I wanna make sure the whole family attends.
Oh, sure, sure.
I will fly back tomorrow after lunch,
can we meet in the morning?
Yeah, sure, no problem.
Perfect.
See you then.
Okay.
I still...
Oh, oh, yes, yeah, yes, yes, all yours.
Thanks.
Right this way.
And Mr. Jones will be
with you all in just a minute.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Well, since Espie
wanted us to meet so early
I thought I'd bring breakfast for everyone.
Oh my God, you cannot get
like this in Seattle.
Gracias.
Oh my God.
Mm.
Have you ever thought
about baking professionally?
Because oh my God you are really good.
Stop.
I'm serious,
you could open up your own bakery.
You could make a killing Cari.
Maybe a fusion bakery, Guanamericana.
Good morning everyone.
Morning.
Morning.
Your mom came to
see me a short while back
to write her last will and testament.
I wanna make it clear that
she loved each one of you
so very much.
To my beloved daughters, Faith, Esperanza
and Caridad,
and my ex-husband Victor,
I wish for you all the love
and happiness that this world can give.
Please know that I'll always be with you
wherever you are,
whether you like it or not.
It is my final wish that all
my earthly possessions,
my house, my car, my money,
and of course my dear sweet dog Wasabi
go to my middle daughter, Esperanza.
Me?
Her?
On one condition,
she agrees to live in my house in Sisters
for a period of no less than one year.
If Esperanza does not abide by my wishes,
the house, everything in it will be sold,
and the proceeds donated
to the Nature Conservatory.
- What?
- What?
What?
It makes no sense.
I know.
I mean I should get the house.
I lived across the street for 12 years,
I took care of her.
Mom took care of herself,
don't be such a drama queen.
If anything she took care of you.
What about you?
She paid for you to go
to some swank university.
Well she bought you a house.
Well what about Espie,
she doesn't even live here.
Girls, please calm down.
If anybody deserves the house it's me,
I'm the oldest.
Why do you want the house so badly?
When did mom write the will?
Maybe she was, clearly
something wasn't right.
Mom died of cancer,
she wasn't losing her mind.
I don't know why she did this.
It doesn't mean we
can't contest it Espie.
You have to admit,
it's pretty unfair Espie,
we should be splitting mom's things evenly.
Yeah, I mean, probably.
Probably?
Probably.
Okay, probably, Espie, great, amazing.
Cari.
Cari, wait.
Faith, stop.
Faith.
You're being greedy Espie.
I am not.
Faith.
Are you mad at me too?
I'm not picking sides,
you're gonna have to fix
this between yourselves.
They are right, dad, mom should have
split everything between us,
why did she leave it all to me?
You're asking me, Espie?
If I had your mom figured out
we'd probably still be married.
You know, Nina always
had a way of doing things.
I can't give you advice,
but I can lay some facts on you, okay?
Mom and I, we paid for
Cari and Daniel's house
when they had Anna.
We paid for Faith's wedding
and her college,
she did not get the
scholarships that you did.
But when you left you didn't take a dime,
you put yourself through college,
through law school.
Heck, you made a life
of your own in Seattle.
Maybe it was a way of
mom to make things even.
Maybe.
What am I supposed to do, dad?
I can't tell you what you should do,
but let me tell you,
don't think that you
don't deserve this, okay?
It's gonna be okay,
you'll see.
You'll see.
Is the family meeting over
or is it just half time?
I think it's over.
Final score?
It has been a morning.
Can we get a coffee somewhere?
Yeah, sure.
Cari and Faith are so upset.
Things aren't great between us,
and taking the house would make it worse.
Look, I know it's none of my business,
but what happened with you three?
We were very close until
mom and dad divorced.
When they split we all did.
Faith went to college and met Ted,
Cari got into cheerleading,
and when I graduated high school.
I moved to Seattle and
never really looked back.
Nina was especially concerned about
you being alone in Seattle.
Let me ask you something,
is there any way we
can get around the will,
and I can split everything with my sisters?
I'm afraid not, your mom made sure.
Either you take it or it all goes away.
For some reason, she
really wanted this for you.
What made you come back?
Honestly, I never saw myself back here,
and then everything fell apart.
The night I went to
propose to my girlfriend
she dumped me in the middle of dinner,
I was devastated,
so I left, moved back in with my folks,
got my life back together,
and just ended up sticking around.
I don't still live with my folks though.
No judgment.
Enough about me, what are you thinking?
I'm thinking I need to cancel my flight.
I never imagined I
would be in this situation,
and have to make a big decision.
I need time to figure this out.
All right then.
I'll run you past my
place to pick up Wasabi,
and then drop you both off at Nina's place.
Thanks.
You know, I can't
believe mom had a favorite,
and even worse it wasn't me.
Hmm, she must have had
her reasons for choosing Espie.
Oh, wow.
Wow, so you're on her side now?
No, I didn't say that.
I didn't say that.
Daniel, do you know how
much the house is worth?
Because it's way more than ours.
You know this isn't right.
Could you please put the spoon down,
or at least stop stress baking?
Listen to me, honey,
if it is about the money,
I got us, my business is doing great,
we have plenty of money.
You really don't have
a clue, Daniel, do you?
It's not all about the money.
Hi Wasabi.
Ah, I think she's happy to see you.
I'm happy to see her.
Are you moving in?
Hmm, I don't know yet,
but I'm staying here while I decide.
I heard what happened,
mom's been talking about it all day.
I'm sure she has.
Wanna help me unpack?
Okay.
Pretty messy in here from renovations.
Uh-huh.
Come on Wasabi.
You know, me, your mom
and Tia Faith used to have slumber parties
in Abuela Nina's room.
Can we have a slumber party?
Sure, if I decide to stay.
Look at this.
Oh my God, is that
mommy's Bata Cuban a?
Let me check.
Oh my God, I can't believe it,
it's so beautiful.
Wow, it's so pretty.
It is a traditional dress from Cuba,
where Abuela's family comes from.
Looks pretty old.
You want it?
Really?
I'm sure Abuela
Nina will be okay with it.
And you will look so pretty in it
when you are a little older.
Thanks Tia Espie, thanks Abuela.
Mario.
Espie.
Espie?
We're up in mom's room.
So you moved in already?
How did you know I was here?
Cari told me.
I haven't made up my mind.
That's mommy's Bata Cuban a.
- Mm-hmm.
- Yes.
That was your Abuela's favorite dress
to go dancing.
And she always looked so beautiful.
There was another one
that I loved seeing her in.
Really?
Which one?
Anna.
Hey darling.
What's going on here?
Is that a cake?
Mm-hmm.
Well we were going through mom's closet,
just like old times.
Wanna join us?
Okay.
Yay.
What do you mean you're
gonna stay for a while?
I have to,
it's my mom's last wish.
I need to stay in Sisters
for at least a year.
You know, I can work from here.
If you're going to become a full partner,
dialing in from Sisters is not
I can fly out there whenever you need me.
I know the world is changing, Espie,
but this change might be too big.
It's one year, not forever.
Fine, we'll try it,
but only because it's you.
I'm sorry about your mother.
Thanks.
Talk to you soon.
I can't believe Bruno Bianco
is my mom's contractor,
I thought you would be a
professional soccer player.
Nah, they pay too much.
Besides, I was always better at wood shop.
Your mom actually started
on some renovations.
Mm-hmm.
Bless her heart.
Replace the compressor in the AC,
knock out a few walls,
replace some electrical sockets,
electrical outlets, repaint
most of the downstairs.
I want to finish whatever she started.
Okay, I'll get on it.
And what's your ETA for an old friend?
An old friend who let you
copy her math homework, hmm?
I'll get started tomorrow.
Really?
That's amazing, Bruno.
Hot tip for an old friend,
you might save some
money painting yourself.
I am known as the Van Gogh of Sisters.
Well, I am the Van Gogh of Seattle,
and I'm pretty sure I can handle it
with a helper or two.
Fair.
Fair?
Okay.
See you tomorrow.
Am I really getting paid for this?
You are a lot cheaper than Bruno.
What about Lewis?
I work for pizza.
This is so cool.
I'm gonna buy a new outfit
for my friend's party.
I'll even take you shopping.
It's gonna be great having
you next door Tia Espie.
I'm going to like that too.
The paint goes on the house.
Got it.
Espie, Anna, is Mario here?
He didn't come home last night.
Oh my gosh, no.
Obviously we'll help you look for him,
where do you think he can be?
If I knew I would have found him already.
He doesn't talk to me.
What about Three Creek Campsite?
Kids used to go out there party
when we were in high school.
The big kids still go there.
Is Mario into partying?
I don't know, maybe.
I can drive us up there.
All right.
And Daniel and I can check downtown.
I'll call dad too.
What about me?
Maybe you should stay home
in case he comes back.
Hey dad.
Hi Cari.
Anything?
No, did you get in touch with Espie
or anybody else?
No, I haven't heard anything.
Where you guys going now?
We're circling downtown,
maybe you could check the high school.
Okay, I'm on it.
Okay thanks dad.
What's up?
You see something?
No.
No, no, nothing.
Thanks for coming with me.
Your family's going
through a lot right now
without a missing Mario,
I'm happy to help, really.
Look.
You see Mario?
Yes, there he is, there he is.
Not bad for a newbie,
you just need to learn a few more cords.
All right, show me what you got then.
Be cool, otherwise
he will be embarrassed,
and he won't come back with us.
Be cool.
Uh-huh.
Right, right.
You remember we were on the debate team?
Some of us have matured since then.
Follow my lead, okay?
What's up guys?
Uh, who are you?
We are just looking for our friend Mario,
have you seen him?
Yo, Mario, you know these clowns?
Yeah, yeah.
Mario, you need to get home,
your mom is freaking out.
She's always freaking out.
Dragging me down here,
being so overprotective,
nagging me all the time,
that's why I left.
It is a hard time for
everybody right now, Mario.
I can understand a little
for what you are going through,
I can get it,
but staying up partying forever,
come on, Mario.
I can't stay with her.
Maybe I can talk to her.
You'll just take her side.
I'm not on anyone's side,
I just wanna help.
Look, I'm staying at Abuela's house,
maybe if your mom is okay
you can stay with me a while.
And that gives you some space.
Really?
Do we have a deal?
Okay, deal.
Okay.
Yo, we're out.
Later.
Peace out homies.
Keep walking, homie.
What?
That was cool.
No.
I thought that was cool.
Did you find him?
Yes, he's okay.
Thank God.
Where are you?
We are at Three Creek Campsite.
Okay, I'll be right there to get him.
About that, in order
to get him to come back,
we made a little deal, please don't be mad.
What?
What deal?
Mario needs some space,
and I told him that he's
welcome to stay with me
if it is okay with you.
He's my son, Espie.
I know, I know.
The divorce has clearly
been hard on you guys,
and I'm not trying to
interfere with your parenting,
but it could be good for both of you.
Okay, okay.
I guess it's not completely illogical.
We'll keep an eye on him.
Fine, he can stay,
but tell him I'm calling him tomorrow.
I'm not happy about his little escape act.
Will do.
Oh my God, what is this?
No, no, no, no, no.
God no.
Yep, it looks like you
inherited a leaking pipe.
What do I need to do to fix it?
Aren't you glad you got
a plumber in the family?
Take advantage.
Though I might ask for something in return.
Name it.
Do you know what's eating Cari lately?
Woo, losing mom has
been hard on all of us,
the will
But yeah, even before that.
I don't know, she just doesn't
seem as happy anymore.
I do my best to give her everything
she could ever want,
but it doesn't seem enough for her.
I know our marriage,
the way we got together,
anyway, it wasn't exactly a fairytale, but
What do you mean?
You were high school sweethearts,
the head cheerleader, star quarterback.
It was a shotgun wedding, Espie,
she was already two months
along when we got married.
Didn't you know?
Listen, we don't have
to talk about this stuff,
I just figured sisters share everything,
and maybe you could help me out.
But I guess I don't know my little sister
as well as I thought.
That makes two of us.
I'll get to it right away.
You are the best.
Much as gracias.
At least someone thinks so.
Whoa, sick.
I'm going to assume that
means something good.
I'm not your Tia Cari,
but I'm doing my best.
Coffee?
Oh, with lots of milk and sugar.
I knew you weren't so tough.
Thanks Tia Espie, for
the food, for everything.
I'll be the perfect guest, I promise,
you won't even know I'm here.
Mario, I want you here
as long as you don't disappear on me.
Three Creek Campsite is off limits, got it?
Got it.
And there is time for partying,
and high school isn't it, believe me.
I don't like partying anyway,
I just didn't know where else to go.
Are things really that bad?
Dad got the house,
and mom got me.
That was their agreement.
The thing is I like it here in Sisters,
and I already have a few friends,
friends who don't party.
And Sisters High has
this cool music program,
and I wanna learn guitar.
Wow, that's amazing Mario.
But I can't stay here with mom
nagging on me 24/7.
What can I do to help?
I thought you and Tia
Cari were close with her.
I tried talking to her,
but she doesn't seem like
she wants to share
anything with me, you know?
Maybe you could keep trying.
I don't think she can
deal with all this alone.
You are a smart kid, Mario.
I know.
I thought Mario would be with you.
He's not ready yet.
I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up.
He barely spoke to me on the phone.
He will come around, Faith.
Can I come in?
Here's some clothes for him.
Can I sit?
How is it going though?
Yesterday was pretty intense.
Having to tell Ted that Mario ran away
would have been a complete disaster.
I'm sorry you are going
through such a hard time, Faith.
On top of mom and everything.
Mario's not making it easier,
that boy's gonna give me a heart attack.
Why don't you try taking advantage
of your free time.
Now?
Espie, I have to get a job,
get out of this rental,
find something permanent.
I have to deal with Ted, the lawyers.
Of course.
But getting some fresh
air might be nice too,
help take your mind off things.
I don't think I have
time for that right now.
I'm just saying.
Just take a little time for yourself.
Take a breath,
I think you will feel better.
Honestly the thought of
having to do something for myself
hasn't occurred to me.
It's been so long since I've been on my own.
I don't know what to do.
Faith, it is okay if you
don't have all the answers,
I can't imagine what it's like
to be in your shoes.
But I know you're strong,
and you will get through this.
Do you remember how devastated
we were when NSYNC broke up?
And here we are 20 years
later still in one piece, babe.
Barely.
But, hey, I am here for you
if you need anything
or you need to talk.
Okay?
A hug maybe.
How's it coming?
Having the time of our lives.
Looks like it.
Yeah, right.
I brought some Cuban sandwiches.
You left your office just
to bring us sandwiches?
And I thought you might need some help.
Let's get you to work.
There's a brush over there.
Are we really gonna
be doing this all day?
Why not?
We're getting paid.
Uh.
You're getting paid?
And you are getting free room and board.
It's not that bad, come on,
and you are into creative things.
Think of it like an art project.
Yeah, a boring art project.
Maybe if I put some music
it will be more fun, don't you think?
Huh?
Not bad.
Hey, some of the old gang
is meeting at Sister Sister later,
it's salsa night,
you in?
We have two bars now.
So count me in.
Good.
See you then.
See you.
Hello Faith.
Let's go shopping.
This one.
I don't think so.
What, why not?
It's too short, Espie.
It's not short.
I mean, look, it's not short.
It's like a pinata.
It's not a pinata.
Look.
Okay, want shiny, this one.
Oh, no, no, no.
Nope.
I like it.
No, I don't.
I'm gonna try it on.
Faith, come on, I wanna see you.
I can't believe I let you drag me here,
I can't go out like this.
This is not appropriate
attire for the mother
of a teenage boy.
Faith, you are not a mother tonight,
you're a woman, a single woman.
Not helping.
Faith, you look beautiful.
I do not.
Just look at yourself.
Espie.
Cari.
Faith, oh my God.
That bad huh?
Stop it.
You look gorgeous.
Oh, Bruno said it's
salsa night at Sister Sister,
you should come with us.
I could use all the
moral support I can get.
Okay.
I'll call Daniel.
Faith, you're getting looks.
The guys are gonna be lining up
to dance salsa with you tonight.
I am not ready for that yet.
Ugh, please.
Over here.
There's Bruno.
Hi.
There they are, the
three beautiful sisters.
My beautiful baby.
You look amazing.
Thanks.
Welcome.
Room for one more?
Hey.
What's up, man?
Some things never get old.
Never.
Never.
This, this, is Sister's
most eligible bachelor.
The first round is
on the Barbosa sisters.
Let's go.
Sister's most eligible bachelor, huh?
He's just messing with you.
You, you clean up well.
You're not too bad yourself.
That's my jam.
Faith, would you like to dance?
Yes.
I read the transcript,
and I found some...
What's going on there, World War three?
I'm sorry, I'm having some
work done at the house,
and I didn't think it would be so loud.
Well it's nice and
quiet here at the office
where you could be.
I'll mute myself.
No, forget it.
Just email me your observations,
we can talk tomorrow.
Oh my.
What's going on in here?
What's up?
It's really loud, I was on a call.
Oh, we just figured
I'd swing this thing a little quieter,
but it is the only way
to open up these walls.
I'm sorry, it's my own fault,
I'm still learning to
juggle Seattle with Sisters.
Yeah, not to mention Lewis.
What about Lewis?
Come on, we all saw
you together last night.
Hey, what's going on?
Nothing, nothing.
We are just friends.
Friends?
Friends don't salsa like that.
Admit it, you're
crushing on him, it's fine.
I'm a 31-year-old woman,
and I'm not crushing on anyone, okay?
Just keep telling
yourself that, that's fine.
Right.
Mom is driving me crazy.
Dad called,
and she's all mad,
and telling me I have to come home.
Look, you know what I
do when I get upset Mario?
Use this.
And I mean if it's okay with your Tia here
maybe you can give it a try.
Tia Espie?
It's okay with me as
long as it's safe, okay?
Safety first.
You two have fun,
I'm getting far away from here.
All right, hold on tight.
Hold on tight, it's heavy.
Ready?
Yeah.
You look ready.
Go ahead.
So, this is for the past two days,
plus a little bonus.
Thank you, Tia Espie.
Are you sure you don't want me to help you?
Nope, I know exactly what I'm getting.
Ah, okay.
This is perfect.
Lewis, are you following?
No, this is one of my clients.
Oh, got it.
Hey Anna.
Hey Lewis.
Hi.
Did you find what you were looking for?
Yes, exactly.
Oh, that's beautiful.
Maybe I can come over
and cook you dinner one night,
and paint of course.
Can you cook?
I thought you were all about free pizza.
Oh, I can make a pizza.
Ah, that's very impressive Lewis.
So, it's a date?
It is.
All right then, good, great.
I mean that's good.
Are you guys going to
be boyfriend and girlfriend?
No, no, no.
No, no, no.
Yeah, yeah, anyway, I better...
Oh yes, oh my God, me too,
I have to...
Yes, yes.
Okay.
You should be his girlfriend.
Aren't you too young
to be thinking about that stuff?
I'm almost 12 Tia Espie.
My God, use your seat belt.
Hey mom.
Honey, how was shopping?
What's going on?
Well, Mrs. Garcia asked me
to make some pastries
for the church social hour.
It's my first paid gig,
so I really wanna impress everyone.
What's a gig?
It just means I'm getting paid.
Getting paid for what?
What's all this?
Mrs. Garcia paid mom to
make pastries for the church.
What?
Why?
It's okay Daniel, it's
okay, I really want to.
But why do you think we need
extra money all of a sudden?
No.
I forgot to change the temperature.
Oh my gosh.
Cari.
Watch out, watch out, watch out.
Just because I took a job
doesn't mean I'm threatening
your macho manhood, okay?
Hey, what's up with you lately?
Why won't you just talk to me?
Can we talk when I'm
not in the middle of baking?
When are you not in the middle of baking?
Daniel, leave me alone right now, please.
Anna wait, wait, wait, wait, wait,
come here honey.
I'm sorry, okay.
I'm sorry that you keep seeing us argue,
we're just going through a tough time.
It's okay.
No, it's not okay.
You wanna show me what you got?
I'd love to see it.
Okay.
Yeah.
What?
I am not moving back in with you,
and I'm never going to if
you keep trying to force me.
You're a child,
you belong with me.
I am not a child.
Mom, if you can't chill out,
then I'm gonna move back in with dad.
You really think he wants you to move in
full time with his girlfriend?
I don't care, at least
he treats me like an adult.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
let's calm down, okay?
Espie, butt out,
you're the reason Mario's
acting like such a brat.
Me?
He's been here for hardly a week,
and you've already pushed him against me.
I knew this was a mistake.
Tia Espie hasn't done anything
except for listen to me,
which is what you should be doing, mom.
We're leaving, now.
Espie, what is the meaning of this?
She told me she knew what she wanted,
I thought it was okay.
My 11 year old cannot
go parading around in this,
it's completely inappropriate.
It's up to an adult to know that.
You don't know the first
thing about kids, Espie.
You know what, I
don't think they should be
spending so much time here.
It was an honest mistake,
it won't happen again.
Yeah, I know it won't happen again,
because Anna isn't allowed here anymore.
What?
Mario isn't either.
Mom.
You can't be serious.
Face it, Espie, you
shouldn't even be here.
You think you can fix this
with some silly night out?
You stole our inheritance.
I didn't take anything from you.
I just did what mom wanted.
Everything would go to a charity
if I didn't take this place.
You could have contested the will,
you already have a house, a whole life,
I've lost everything.
Why are you acting like this?
I've been nothing but
nice to you since I got here,
both of you.
After completely ignoring us
our whole adult lives.
It's been two years
since you've been Espie,
two years.
It's too little too late.
Face it, you do not belong here,
and you haven't for a very long time.
Pack your things Mario.
But mom.
I'll wait in the car.
Wasabi.
Hello.
Espie, hi.
Hey Curtis, what's up?
Just checking in,
I haven't heard from you in quite a while.
Wanted to make sure everything's okay,
and see when you're coming back.
I'm sorry, things are crazy here,
it's kind of a long story.
Okay, so what does that mean?
How much longer do you think?
I'm not sure.
Seattle's not the same without,
without you.
I miss you, Espie.
It won't be that much longer,
I'll let you know.
Right, okay.
Well I'll talk to you later.
Wasabi.
Wasabi, come on.
Dad, I have made a big mistake.
I shouldn't have taken the house.
What?
I told you how mom
and I helped your sisters.
I know, what yous aid was logical,
but logic doesn't mean much
when it comes to family.
Cari and Faith are so
upset with me about the will,
about a lot of things.
They will be better without me around.
Why can't you girls get along?
We used to have so much
fun when you were little.
Life just took us in
different directions.
It's never going to be the same,
especially with mom gone.
All of us back together was a nice dream,
it's just not meant to be.
Is there something I can do to help?
It's okay, dad,
you don't want to get
in the middle of this,
I get it.
And you are welcome
in Seattle anytime, dad.
Ah, Miss Barbosa,
Mr. Jones is on a call right now,
but I can let him know that you're here.
It's okay, could you just give him this.
Are you sure?
I think he'll just be a few minutes.
Don't trouble him, it's better this way.
Thank you.
Sure.
Bye.
Someone come in?
I thought I heard a voice.
Yes, Espie Barbosa,
she left you this.
Dear Lewis,
you have been the best part
of my visit home to Sisters,
but after giving it some serious thought,
I have realized that's all it is, a visit.
I'm flying back to Seattle tonight,
and giving up the house,
and all of mom's stuff,
except sweet Wasabi.
Everything's in your hands now.
I wish we could have our date,
but I guess it wasn't meant to be.
Thanks for everything,
your friend, Espie.
Oh no, no, no, no, no,
no dogs allowed in the dinning room.
Can't we leave her in the car?
Curtis, no, she's in a new city,
she should be with me.
Fair enough.
Not to mention she might
destroy my upholstery.
Do you have any outdoor seating?
Madame.
Mm.
It's very rich.
I know, right, delicious.
You know I was actually
a little worried there
when you extended your stay.
What happened exactly?
It's complicated.
Let's just say it's over and done with.
Sure.
Did you have any time to think about us?
A little.
I just think we make
sense together, Espie.
I mean we've been on
and off again for so long.
I'm ready to stop playing games,
and make this real.
I'm not ready yet.
I like our relationship,
but marriage is a big deal.
Take all the time you need.
How's that steak, Wasabi?
Sweet girl.
Okay, so you're gonna
pick me up around noon tomorrow, right?
Okay, cool.
Can't wait to see what Franny makes
for my welcome home dinner.
I didn't even know she could cook.
See you tomorrow, dad.
Can I come in?
I guess.
You speak to your dad?
He's coming tomorrow?
You sure this is what you want?
Okay, it's not what I want,
I like Sisters, you're the problem.
I know the divorce has been hard on you,
but it's been hard on me too.
And this extra stress you're putting on me,
it's making it worse for both of us.
Who else could I turn to?
You're the only family I have.
What about Tia Espie?
Tia Cari?
You know how I feel about Tia Espie,
and Tia Cari has problems of her own.
But they love you, mom,
and they wanna help.
Our family is always there for us,
that's what I learned from Tia Espie,
and Abuela too.
Have I really been that bad?
You're a good mom,
you just need some help sometimes,
we all do, right?
That's what you always told me.
It's okay to ask for help.
Maybe I should treat you
more like a grownup more often.
You're smarter than you look, kid.
Gee, thanks.
Cari we need to talk.
Something's up between us,
what am I doing wrong?
I'm not upset with you,
I'm upset with myself for
not following my dreams.
I'm trying to give
you the best life I can.
I know.
I know.
And I appreciate everything
you do for our family,
but there are some things I want
that you cannot give me.
Like what?
Mom dying so young made me realize
just how short life really is.
I got married,
and had a baby straight out of high school,
and I never got to live on my own.
I never got to live in
a big city like Espie
or got to be independent.
I don't wanna be just a housewife anymore.
So you're saying what
I think you're saying,
the D word.
A divorce?
No, no, no, no, no,
of course not, no.
So what then?
What do you want, Cari?
I wanna open a bakery.
A bakery?
That's it?
Yes, yes, that's it, that's it.
Okay then.
How can I help?
You mean it?
Yeah, of course, baby, of course.
Everyone knows you're the
best baker in the whole town.
It's just that you do so much,
and I didn't wanna ask for something else.
Cari, we're partners, let's do this,
let's do it together.
I love you, I love you.
Thank you.
And your hair looks really nice today.
Honestly?
Yeah.
All right.
There's someone at Abuela's house.
What?
There's someone at Abuela's house.
What?
Who do you think it is?
I'll go check it out.
Wait, I'm coming with you.
Cari
Daniel, we're partners.
Stay a little back, babe, please.
Stay.
Stay a little back.
Open up.
Daniel.
Oh, Victor.
What's with the wrench?
Dad, what are you doing here?
You scared us half to death.
Hey guys.
What's going on here?
I wanted to help your sister,
and since she wasn't able to finish
when she left,
I called Lewis for the keys,
and guess what, he volunteered to help.
I just wanna get it ready
for the nature conservancy.
Ah, okay.
Okay.
Well tomorrow's Saturday,
maybe Daniel and I can pitch in.
Yeah.
Great, great.
That okay?
Sure, yeah.
And I can call Faith too.
Of course, the more the merrier.
Yeah.
Good work today, kid.
Nice to have you back in the office.
Nice for me anyway.
What's that mean?
I was impressed with
the way you picked up,
and moved to Sisters.
I thought you'd left
the city behind for good.
Yeah, well,
it didn't work out.
Espie, we've known each
other since your intern days.
I watched you become a great lawyer,
on track to becoming a full partner,
but I have to admit
you've never seemed truly happy in Seattle.
Life's tough in a big city.
True.
Very true.
You know I grew up in a small town too,
Taweelah, Washington,
out on the Idaho border.
Loved it there, just
mountains and fresh air.
But I was just starting out
it wasn't an option to
practice corporate law
anywhere but the city so I stayed.
I made a good life for myself,
but if I was a young
lawyer in today's world,
well, I might not have
made the same decisions.
Not if my town didn't feel like home.
Well, got dinner plans with the wife.
Try not to burn the
midnight oil if you can help it.
Thanks Hal for everything.
Oh, do you wanna go to
the new exhibit next week
at The Henry?
My brother's got extra tickets,
it's this German artist post modernism.
Curtis,
you are a great guy,
you should be with someone
who likes fancy restaurants,
art galleries, not a
small town girl like me.
Well I can't say I
didn't see this coming,
I just thought I'd try harder.
I thought that too for a while.
I hope we can still be friends.
Of course.
So does this mean what I think it means,
you're gonna give Sisters another go?
I told Hal I'm going to
finish my work from Sisters.
Well, I wish you all the best in Sisters.
You and Wasabi.
Thank you, Curtis.
Take care.
Say goodbye to Seattle, Wasabi.
Ah, finally here.
Thank you.
Oh my God, who could have done this?
It's gorgeous.
Wow.
What is this?
Dad?
Espie, you're back.
Oh my God.
Daddy.
What happened here?
You put in French doors.
- You like it?
- Yes.
Espie?
Tia Espie.
Hi Anna.
Cari.
Who did all this?
We did.
Well, you just made the snacks.
I did some decorating too.
Come on, check it out.
Really?
Yes, check it out.
Okay, let's see.
Cari, it is amazing.
Right?
And it's a good thing too
because we're just
setting up another kitchen.
What do you mean?
Mom's opening up a bakery.
Well, nothing's decided yet,
but we're looking to rent a place downtown.
Daniel's sister's selling.
It's incredible.
Congratulations, Cari.
Hello.
Espie.
Oh my God.
We were looking at a
house down the street,
and we saw Wasabi running in the yard.
A house?
Well our lease is almost up,
and Mario's decided to stay in Sisters,
at least during the school week.
The rooms are really far apart,
so I could see it working out.
What are you doing back, Tia Espie?
Well, I also decided to stay.
Excellent choice.
I can't apologize enough
for all those nasty things I said,
you really didn't deserve it.
I'm sorry too, Espie,
and I'm so glad you're staying.
Maybe we can start over.
Can sisters start over?
I think so.
I'm willing to try if you are.
- Yes.
- Yes.
I love you girls.
I love you so much.
You know what?
What?
Your mother left me
something too, you three girls.
You're my precious ones,
and I'm gonna do better at showing it.
Hi.
Come on everyone,
let's give them some space.
I didn't know if I
should come see you or...
Espie, you don't owe me an explanation,
you did what was best for you, I get it.
That's just it, I didn't
do what was best for me.
I just got scared, confused a little,
but now I know what is best for me,
and I'm so sorry.
I promise I'm not going anywhere.
No pizza.
You don't do well with pizza.
Okay, no pizza, no pizza.
I really missed you.
I don't wanna miss you ever again.
Ooh.
You really did good, dear.
First.
For the record, I let you beat me.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
This was worth it.