The Manny (2023) s01e02 Episode Script

1
[upbeat music playing]
What do ya think, Arete?
Looking decent?
[snorts softly]
We don't want Dad to criticize us.
-[snorting]
-Yeah, I hear you.
Bolo tie's too much, isn't it?
[bolo tie thuds on table]
[phone ringing]
Hey, Dad, are y'all good?
Man, those assholes
from the finance agency messed up.
They burned down
the empty warehouse. [laughs]
Okay, but how do you know it was them?
It could've been a worker who was
smoking or something like that?
Doesn't matter. The worst is over.
We've managed to stop the embargo
for the moment.
But listen here.
We're gonna prove that those assholes
are fucking with us, all right?
Okay, but don't.
Don't do anything stupid, okay?
I don't want anything bad
to happen to you.
I can come back and help.
[Julio] Now you know
that I'm stronger than the biggest tree.
It takes a lot of wind to bring me down.
And besides, you're the one who needs to
stay strong with that new job in the city.
[Leo] Gaby!
-Are there kids in your office there?
-No, Dad. I gotta go. Sorry.
Gaby something awful
is happening to me. Awful!
Huh? What is it, Leo?
I think my time has come.
Oh.
[theme song playing]
THE MANNY
[Leo] This tooth is loose.
You're about to lose
your baby teeth, that's all.
It's very normal. Come.
[Martha] He's growing up so fast.
How can you say that?
A part of my body is about to fall off!
Well, honey, it means you're growing up,
And, I mean,
that's a good thing, you know?
-You're gonna bleed more than anything.
-And it's gonna hurt.
You should be supporting him,
not scaring him, guys.
Oh, come on,
Leo can handle a bit of abuse.
How 'bout I yank the tooth out,
then there's no problem anymore.
I suggest we get a little lasso,
we tie your tooth to a door handle,
and then we shut it!
Never fails.
I need you to take me to a dentist office!
It's an emergency!
Sweetie, I can't take you
to the dentist's office
'cause the race
for the presidency starts today,
and we don't want Rogelio to win.
But lucky for us, Gabriel here
can take you to the dentist.
I'll write it down so you don't forget.
And I'll call you later on
to give you all the information
you'll need for Dr. Castro.
Okay, no stress, I'll take care of it.
[Jimena] You're gonna be fine.
I've gotta go now.
Come on, hurry up, please! See you.
[whimsical music playing]
LEMUS ECHEGARAY CALENDAR
[gasps] Oh no.
Never ever has anyone erased anything
that Mrs. Jimena wrote down
on her whiteboard.
You told her that you were
gonna take me to the dentist!
Nope, Leo, I told your mom
I was gonna take care of it,
only I didn't say how.
You don't have to worry about a thing.
-[Ernesto] Good morning, sweetie.
-Morning.
-Morning, cousin.
-[sighs]
They say that
punctuality is the key to success.
Oh, cousin, I'm just five minutes late.
There's no need to jump overboard.
-Cookie?
-No, thank you.
How's the Zamora Bolts account
going, Jime?
Really great. They already accepted
the down payments for their debt.
In two months,
they'll have paid it all back.
So I, uh, went ahead
and sent them a little bottle of tequila,
I mean, to celebrate resolving this issue.
Mmm.
I can always count on you
to handle these delicate situations.
You just have that, uh
[clicks tongue] that feminine touch.
I'll send it to your office in a minute.
That's everything there is
on the Dos Caminos accounts.
Oh, and the files and the email thread,
they're already in your inbox.
Of course, if she's gonna be playing
with the Big Boys,
then she needs to know
this stuff ASAP, right?
Of course! Yeah, yeah. Yeah, that's fine.
Still wanna do dinner?
We can cancel 'cause, uh
Making dinner
and you didn't invite me, cuz?
Yeah, Thursday dinners are
more of a father-daughter thing.
It's kinda like a tradition
for family.
We're having dinner at yours?
Yes. I expect you at the house
at the usual time.
If you're not able to, don't worry.
I can give you the number
for a caterer that's just incredible.
Although, Martha takes care
of the cooking, isn't that so?
That's true.
I'm actually the one who takes care
of planning these dinners.
-[Rogelio] Hold on.
-So, I'm just gonna
I'll help you.
No, it's okay. I can do it.
-Are you sure?
-Yes! I'm sure.
Move out of the way.
[whimsical music playing]
-It's been such a long time though.
-[girl 1] You're kidding me.
[girl 2] I won't even tell you
what he said to me.
-I swear to God.
-[girl 3] Oh, come on.
[magical tinkling music playing]
What if she doesn't
wanna go out with a nobody,
-Wait, what if she wants
-Oh, Santi, stop overthinking, will you?
If you're not sure then go ask her.
I think I'd better leave
before she realizes she made a mistake
and changes her mind.
Seriously! You would've died laughing.
He was dressed up as a cowboy.
What a loser!
Oh God, Tania!
Don't go on a date with him.
It's social suicide.
Ugh. I just feel sorry for the guy.
But hey,
I'll tell him it's obviously a no,
but let's tease him a little.
[laughing]
[whimsical music playing]
Romina, listen,
I'm real worried about Papa.
He should know why I'm actually here.
No way, Gabriel.
You're living in the lion's den.
Your dad can't know.
And besides, what if they catch you?
I know.
I can't let him down again.
This time he won't forgive me.
[Leo] Gaby!
Talk later, okay? Bye.
May god bless you.
[Jimena sighs loudly]
[sighs] Jimena, take it easy.
There's no way that Ernesto will pick him.
[sighs] He's putting me on probation.
It's obvious.
He asked me if I wanted to cancel dinner
so I can deliver my work on time.
And of course you thanked him
and told him that next Thursday
would be better for dinner?
Are you serious?
Of course not.
And does he know that Gabriel
is a manny now working for you?
Ha-ha, and miss my opportunity to
become the president of this company?
Dad can't know there's a man
in my house unless it's Joaquín, okay?
[sighs] And what a man!
[sighs] I gotta call Gabriel
and ask how it went at the dentist.
Let me speak to him.
-[Gabriel] How many?
-[Leo] He has forty.
And look Arete has even less.
And if she ever loses a tooth,
she just stays at home.
-Yeah, because she's an animal.
-[laughs]
[phone ringing]
Ey! Hold on a sec.
-Hello?
-Hey Gabriel. [sighs]
Uh, I just wanted to check on Leo.
I'm hoping he wasn't scared
when they took it out?
I'm actually taking care
of the jewel myself.
Don't think I'll need the jeweler.
Uh, he won't feel better unless
you take him to the dentist.
[inhales deeply] And I'd like the dentist
to pull the tooth out, not you.
You can trust me. I've still
got some tricks that I can use.
Wait a second. What are you saying?
What do you mean by tricks?
No, nothing bad.
It's all under control. Don't worry.
[Jimena] But please take him, okay?
I I have to go now.
Let me talk to him.
You're mean.
I'm worried about
what he's gonna do to Leo.
You should worry about
what I wanna do to him.
Jimena,
Gaby tamed your children from the get-go,
and me well, just a little bit.
But, come on, that's why
you wanted him to stay.
He'll be wonderful.
You should open these boxes
because otherwise,
Rogelio will get the job.
[sighs] Oh my God.
[Leo] Was that Mom?
Did you tell her
that I was at death's door?
[chuckles] No.
I told her everything's fine.
So listen, Leo. The thing is,
you're gonna have to eat something, okay?
The tooth thing won't kill you,
but not eating,
that will cause some problems.
Uh Yo, Gaby
Something wrong?
Uh, could you help me
pick out an outfit for my date tonight?
[chuckles, grunts] Let's see.
Come on. You got no idea?
Santi, there's something you gotta know.
[Gabriel] Sof, you're here. Great! Come.
Could you please tell your brother
that he'll look great
as long as he's wearing something
that feels comfortable?
Right, of course.
Says the dude who dresses,
well, like that.
No. She's right.
Listen to your sister
because I know nothing at all.
And this is definitely
what you want, right?
It is. It's the only way
my self-confidence will get better.
What were you gonna tell me?
Oh, nothing. I've forgotten.
Okay, where are you going?
'Cause what you wear
is gonna depend on that.
She told me to meet her at 6:00
at the bowling alley.
Gabriel, why don't I wear
that cowboy outfit again?
-Yeah!
-[Santiago] Yeah!
No, no, no! Don't you dare do that!
I don't think you should go out
with Tania.
-Can you tell I shaved my face?
-[Gabriel] Let me see.
Mmm
If I were you, I'd wear some aftershave.
Your face looks a little red.
Oh, come on, Santiago!
Tania isn't that special.
Sofía, you just don't like her
because she's pretty and popular.
No.
I just think
someone who wears pastel colors
in spring and summer shouldn't be trusted.
Come on, Sofía,
fashion's not a very good way
of judging a person's character.
Can you just help me
choose what I'm gonna wear?
And give me some advice
because I really need it.
Come on.
This one.
And listen to me
if you want the date to go well, okay?
Listen, girls like Tania
like the type of guy that
won't let you choose from the menu,
who won't pay the bill.
They don't like guys
who open the door for you
because it's old-fashioned.
They like the kinda guys that go on TikTok
when you're speaking to each other.
Basically, just be a charming asshole.
I mean, look, I'm no expert,
but treating a woman like an asshole
is useless.
Have you actually ever tried?
No. Well, not on purpose.
But when I was an asshole, it didn't work.
So what then?
-You should just be yourself, buddy.
-[Sofía] Oh no!
I'll go with you
because you'll need a really good coach.
-[Gabriel] Hey, Martha.
-Hello there.
Hold on. Is that Leo's food?
Hmm. I made him
some scrambled eggs and toast.
As soon as he took the first bite,
he yelled and said it made his tooth
even looser and ran out.
What? And you didn't stop him?
It's your job to look after them.
My job is only to feed them.
Oh! Speaking of responsibilities,
I've gotta go out and take care
of something, but I'll call Mrs. Jimena.
Martha!
Mmm. He went out to look for Ofelia.
Okay.
-Thank you.
-You're welcome.
I'll give you all my savings
if you take me to the dentist, Ofelia.
I don't go anywhere
without your mom's permission.
And I don't accept bribes.
We are not going anywhere.
But why? My tooth is
hanging on by a thread.
That's awesome.
It's exactly what
the tooth fairy's waiting for.
Who's that?
You don't know who the tooth fairy is?
Oh man, Leo!
You haven't lived, right, Ofe?
Mmm, that fairy's the real deal.
-Really?
-[Gabriel and Ofelia] Mm-hmm.
Now listen to me.
I'm gonna tell you
how to become a millionaire, Leo.
Okay? So let's save it. Come on.
-Let's go.
-[Leo] Mm-hmm.
But it's Thursday.
I need you more than ever, Martha.
[Martha on phone]
I'm sorry, ma'am, but I have to go out.
Yes, yes, I understand.
Yeah, okay. Take care. Bye.
[sighs]
And we can have
a little Cristalino Tequila.
[Rogelio] Cristalino Tequila?
You outdid yourself this time, Uncle, eh?
[men laughing]
Did you know that my dad and Rogelio
met with Judge Guerrero?
And on top of that, they went to
celebrate with my client, Mr. Zamora,
and I wasn't invited.
Take it up with your papa.
It's like a men's-only club
in this office.
I can't fight with my dad today, Brenda.
It's home time for me
because I gotta cook dinner.
Poor guy, am I right?
Ha-ha. Let me know if
anything comes up, got it?
[goofy music playing]
[grunting]
[Gabriel] What I'm about to tell you
will change everything you know
about losing a tooth.
But first, I gotta know if you'll do
what the tooth fairy wants.
Well, it depends.
[laughs] Fair enough.
So, the tooth fairy
is a creature that gives us money
for each tooth we lose.
Think how much money.
I wish I was like Arete
because I only have twenty teeth.
She's not actually paying us
for our teeth,
She's paying us
for something much more important, Leo.
Know what it is?
Bravery.
Sooner or later in life,
we gotta be brave, Leo.
If you lose a tooth,
you're brave enough for anything.
Paying taxes or or talking
to the person that you like,
or taking on that big guy who bullies us.
She's little. Her name is Valeria.
Anyway, being brave helps every situation.
What do think happens
if you don't learn that as a kid?
You're helpless when you're an adult.
You see?
I don't know. Think about it.
Ready, asshole?
Wait. One more time.
Fake indifference, no matter what.
Comment on all of her faults.
You got that?
Encourage her to be competitive,
but then you win.
Okay, but I'm really not
that good at bowling though.
I've only got a strike once before.
Well, I reckon a spare
will be good enough.
I'll be with you the whole time, okay?
-Well, yeah.
-Obviously.
-Hey, listen, I mean
-Tania!
Go, go, go, go, go.
-[Gabriel] Hey.
-Was that you?
You sure you know how to play?
Well yeah. Someone shouted my name.
Didn't you hear that?
No. I'll help you.
[beeping]
Okay. Oh, sure.
-Are you serious?
-They high enough?
Obviously.
[mischievous music playing]
-Hey there.
-[Gabriel] Hello.
So, how's Leo?
Were they able to take his tooth out?
Not yet, but he's much calmer now.
[Jimena] I don't like seeing Leo in pain.
And it's too late to call his dentist.
It's Thursday, Gabriel.
Eh? What happens today?
Dad comes every Thursday for dinner,
and I have to show him I can handle the
job and the household at the same time.
[sighs] I gotta find
a quick and easy recipe stat.
But you can just get takeout
from a restaurant, then you're good.
No, you don't know my papa.
That man would be willing to look at
the garbage to prove I'm not good enough.
But why do you have to show him
you can manage it all?
Because if I say I can't manage something,
he'll kick me outta the game.
And it just so happens
that my cooking repertoire is mostly
ham sandwiches and jam sandwiches.
Oh gosh. [chuckles]
Let's see.
[whimsical music playing]
-[sighs]
-[Gabriel] All right.
I'm gonna help you cook,
but I don't like enforcing
your dad's sexist views,
and I still don't understand
why you gotta handle everything.
It's like being asked to roast a pig
when you're already charring its skin.
Spreading yourself too thin.
We can't change the world right now.
I need to sort this out.
All right.
But you're gonna need to help me here,
and you may learn a thing or two.
I think I got the final version
of the letter.
-Can I read it to you, Gaby?
-Okay, Leo.
-Go for it.
-"Dear Honorable Tooth Fairy"
-What is this? No, uh, dentist?
-[Leo] Nope, no dentist.
I gotta practice for
whenever I have to start paying my taxes.
Leo now knows that losing a tooth
and coping with the pain,
helps prepare you
for other pain life might bring.
I'm gonna write one that's less formal.
[Gabriel] All right.
Come here.
That's not
[Gabriel] Put it on. [chuckles]
The first instruction is,
I need you to cut up an onion for me
into small rings.
[Spanish pop music playing]
-Mmm!
-Looks like you're enjoying that.
-You sure you don't want any?
-[Tina] Yeah.
It's definitely not the best option
for a first date, you know.
What? You're saying you don't
like onion-flavored kisses?
I'm so good at kissing
that you won't care about the onion smell.
[Jimena] So that tooth fairy thing
I'd rather be a bit more direct
with my children with these sorta things.
I'd rather not
uh, not tell 'em a story. Is that okay?
-It's just a fairy.
-Mm-hmm.
And besides, I got Leo to wait
for his tooth to fall out.
-Mm-hmm.
-[Gabriel] Come here.
-Uh Thank you, I can
-Let me just
-I can blow my own nose. Thanks.
-Right.
[blowing nose]
-Uh, some peppers?
-No. No, no, no.
I make the decisions in the kitchen.
Please don't start experimenting.
-[doorbell rings]
-[gasps]
-[Ernesto] Sweetie!
-My dad can't know you're here, okay?
Don't leave the kitchen,
don't speak, or or anything.
You're a mouse.
You want me to be direct with the kids
but not your father?
If you need something,
just text, understood?
-[scoffs]
-Now go hide, okay? Quick!
Dad!
-[chuckles] You're such an early bird!
-Mmm.
What a surprise!
I'm here to see my grandchildren,
and Leo goes to bed early.
Chocolate chip for Santi
and just chocolate for the rest.
[Jimena] Oh! Um, he's not back yet,
but we can definitely have some.
[Ernesto] I'll get a corkscrew.
[Jimena] No! Don't worry about that, Dad.
Go on in, please.
Don't worry, I'll take care of it
-[Ernesto] But, darling
-[Jimena] Give me two minutes.
I'm just going in here,
then I'll be right there.
[footsteps approaching]
-Sh!
-Is he over there?
-Um, no, no! No! You can't come in here.
-Mmm.
-What are you cooking?
-It It's a surprise.
You just go outside with Leo
and I'll I'll be out there soon.
[mouthing]
[whispering] Huh?
[mouthing]
Oh.
[Jimena sighs]
[mutters]
[whimsical music playing]
[sighs in frustration]
Okay, it's nearly ready, so, uh
Leo, tell your grandpa about your
The The thing with your tooth!
I'm, uh, nearly finished
with the, uh, cooking.
[laughs]
How is it?
There was a bit too much pepper in it.
But I took care of it.
-Hey, hey, hey! You can't do that!
-[gasps]
The béchamel has to be stirred clockwise.
[inhales deeply]
Out of my kitchen. You're a liability.
[whimsical music continues]
[Jimena sighs]
So, young Leo here is just obsessed
with his loose tooth.
Wait, but the most important thing
is that I decided to be brave
and not go to the dentist.
Mmm!
Gaby says that a little bit of pain now
gives you the strength
to face other problems in life.
Gaby? Who is Gaby? Schoolmistress?
Let me pour you some more wine, Dad,
'cause your glass
is looking a little empty
and it's time for us
to enjoy ourselves. [chuckles]
When's the last time
you had to be brave, Grandpa?
There was a boy. We called him Herrera.
He was pretty smart but very grumpy.
He would sell candy at school
that he brought from the United States.
One day, he wanted to up his game and
bring back a whole suitcase of candy,
but he didn't have enough money.
I had some savings and I lent it to him.
And I was scared at first because
I thought he wouldn't pay me back.
But sometimes you gotta be brave
like a soldier.
You gotta have courage
and leave the fear behind you.
If I hadn't taken that step,
I wouldn't have been able
to achieve all the work I have.
No one regrets being brave, kid.
-[loud clank]
-[gasps]
What was that?
[gasps]
The mice have returned.
Um, I'll go check they haven't eaten it.
Did you hear mice?
-[whispering] Why are you being so loud?
-Was I loud?
It's delicious.
Hold on.
[Gabriel breathes deeply]
It's hot, careful.
[gasps]
Thank you.
[chuckles]
[Spanish pop song playing faintly]
What
[keypad clacking]
[phone dings]
[Sofía] Play dumb
so that you don't pay the bill.
Uh, so listen, I, um
I'm gonna take a leak real quick,
you pay the bill,
and when I'm back, we can go someplace
that no one will find us.
Oh, you're not used to
making out on the first date?
Sure, I'll pay,
but you have to kiss me right now.
[goofy music playing]
Uh Uh
Um Hmm
No!
You're not serious about kissing him
after he ate all those onion rings.
Come on!
You decided to wear yellow and black?
Are you serious? You're not a bee.
It's obvious that it was you
who told him to do all this.
Your brother's too much of a loser.
You're just using him, Tania,
I heard you tell your friends.
Let's go, Santi.
No! Wait. Tania, look.
I'm a loser, I know that,
and I pretended to be an asshole
because I thought
it would make you like me more.
You're the most beautiful girl
that I've ever met
and I loved spending time with you.
[romantic music playing]
[Sofía] Let's go, Santiago.
[sighs] It was all delicious.
Especially the lasagna.
Did you make it yourself
or did you buy it?
Uh, I put a lot of cumin in it.
Uh, it's my signature.
[exhales]
I was thinking about what you said
to Leo about being brave earlier.
I think you're totally right.
And if I'm honest,
I've kept quiet 'cause I was scared you
wouldn't consider me for the position,
But I think it's important to tell you
that it's not fair
how you're constantly testing me.
And I really don't think it's fair
that I have to prove
that I can handle
both my household and my job.
And even that's not good enough for you.
Are you testing Rogelio?
The same way as this?
Or the pig's skin
Are you asking him to handle
both the charring and the roasting?
[pensive music playing]
Mmm.
You're totally right.
And I have something to confess.
I paid Martha to come over
to my house today.
[gasps]
I did it to show you
that you can't handle it all,
but you succeeded.
And I'm sorry.
Now, the lasagna, oh my Lord,
now that was spectacular.
Well, if I'm being brave,
then I'm doing it right.
Gaby!
[whimsical music playing]
Come here.
Gaby? Leo's teacher?
Gaby, get in here.
So, you've already met.
Uh, yeah, so he's my new
my new manny. Aren't you?
And he's the one who cooked
this marvelous lasagna.
Hello again, sir.
He cooks as well?
Well, nobody told me, but yeah, I guess.
[exhales] Well, I'm not bad.
Excuse me.
I don't believe it, Jimena.
I'm trying to help you out
and you keep making trouble.
If you let a man into your house,
the board isn't gonna support you at all.
The board or you?
Let me show you I can be
the president of the company.
They'll eat you alive.
That won't happen, Dad.
[gentle music playing]
Will you help me here, or not?
[inhales deeply]
[sighs]
[sirens wailing in distance]
I still can't believe
you apologized to her.
She wanted to humiliate you.
How could I let her think
that I'm just a bad guy?
It's just not me, 'kay?
Well, yeah, she's the bad guy.
[sighs] But we were gonna kiss.
You know, onion and all,
she was gonna kiss me.
I'm fifteen and I've never been kissed.
I mean, at this rate,
I'll always be a virgin.
[Sofía] But she's so mean,
and she wasn't going to kiss you.
Sofía, it's not like I wanna marry her.
I just wanna kiss her.
I mean, if she's a horrible witch
and gonna be a dictator one day,
I'll figure it out alone.
I'm not an idiot, Sofía.
Well, okay.
I'm sorry, you don't have to worry
about me getting involved anymore.
[phone dings]
[Tania] I really like you too
because you're not like everyone else.
[sighs]
Today Leo taught me
something about courage, and
You were involved with that, weren't you?
[chuckles]
I don't know anything about that.
Leo is his own person.
Well, I'm going to be leading
the next board meeting, so thank you.
-[chuckles]
-Hah.
We did it, Gaby.
Thank you for your help.
The best bit for me was when
I, uh, stopped being the kitchen ghost.
[inhales deeply]
I mean, I couldn't just keep hiding you.
And, well, if I'm gonna
be brave, then I gotta follow through.
Sounds good.
We should toast to that.
["Por El Resto de Tu Vida"
by Christian Nodal & TINI playing]
[Sofía] What's for dinner?
I'm hungry!
Oh my God, can I please get
this onion smell off of me?
[Sofía] Right, it's so gross!
She wasn't gonna kiss ya.
Of course she was.
She was getting ready like this
-Mwah!
-Come on, she didn't actually want to.
Look, don't tell Martha,
but this is the best lasagna ever.
-For real?
-You were right, Gaby.
You gotta have the courage
to be who you are.
It went really well with Tania.
[chuckles] That's so good, Santi!
Well, why don't we toast?
[Leo] You can stop worrying now!
[Sofía] Leo, that's disgusting!
-Leo, that's amazing!
-I was brave and it didn't hurt.
I'm gonna start building my fortune
with the money I get for this
from the tooth fairy.
Yeah, the tooth fairy isn't real.
Why don't we ask, Gaby?
He bought himself a truck with
the money the tooth fairy gave him.
Well, look, I also had some savings
that I was able to use.
Well, how about we open a savings account
and put that money in there, Leo?
No, no, no! I'm investing in other assets.
Hey, Leo, show us your tooth then.
-No! I'm outta here.
-But there's blood on it. So disgusting!
[Gabriel laughs]
No, you can't laugh because now
I gotta negotiate with his tooth fairy.
Well, goodnight.
Good night.
"Dear Tooth Fairy,
today my manny taught me that
brave people achieve great things."
"And I was brave."
"And I wanna take my mom to space."
"Could you give me enough money
for two tickets?"
"Also, what do you do with the teeth?
Do you use them to make dentures?"
"Warm regards, Leo."
[gentle music playing]
Mommy, could you please turn off
the lights before you leave?
Brave people sleep in the dark.
[chuckles]
Yes, of course.
Sleep well, honey.
[pensive music playing]
[music fades]
[theme song playing]
[song ends]