The Manny (2023) s01e10 Episode Script

1
[Jimena] Hey, Bren.
I didn't sleep at all last night.
I've just been thinking about it.
There's only one explanation.
Gabriel is a son of a bitch!
Well, that's not an explanation, Jimena,
that's an understatement.
[Jimena] Exactly!
Gabriel knew full well who I was
before coming here to apply for a job.
It was a perfect plan.
He He wanted to gain my trust
so I'd tell him
everything that he needed to know.
[Brenda] Honestly?
It doesn't sound like a bad plan.
Well, sure, for a person without scruples.
I can't believe he would actually do that.
I welcomed him into my house,
I trusted him with my kids,
and obviously they adore him.
I finally divorced Joaquín
'cause it was so toxic
and and it was all because of Gabriel
and the "positive influence"
that he had on us.
It was all a big lie.
Just one big lie.
I think you're in love, Jimena.
And that's why you feel betrayed.
How can I be certain
what Gabriel feels is real?
M Maybe he faked it
just to get information.
So what's next then?
[gentle music playing]
[sighs]
I'm gonna fire him.
[music fades]
[theme song playing]
THE MANNY
-Morning, guys.
-Good morning!
-How are you feeling, honey?
-Bad.
It's so painful.
Hey, Sof, careful, it's hot.
How's your head feeling
this morning, Jimena?
Fine, better. Headache's gone.
Hmm. Mmm.
Look, honey, if you put it like this,
it works better.
[Sofía] Thanks, Mom.
That's the reason I decided to come back.
Because only you can give me advice.
-Aw.
-[chuckles]
-[Leo] I'm gonna tell her.
-And why are you dressed so smart, Santi?
Oh, 'cause I'm going
to the office with you.
Remember? I've got
Work Experience Week this week.
I've gotta go to the finance agency,
see how everything works,
then write a report.
By the way, we're already late.
Yeah. Just Just let me talk to Gabriel
about something, and then we'll go.
Sure. What can I do for you?
Not out here. In my study.
[Leo] Hey, Mom?
How are you, sweetie?
Marvelous! Excellent!
-Just incredible!
-Wow!
I need you
to give Gabriel the afternoon off.
Valeria invited me to her birthday party.
And I've never ever been invited
to a birthday party.
It's just after the Expo Ganadera,
you could say Leo and me
are now the new class heroes.
Wow! That's exciting!
But I'd love to take you to Valeria's.
-But you hate going to parties!
-Mm-hmm.
It's not just that you hate parties,
parties hate you too, Mom!
And besides,
the invitation is for me and Gabriel.
Hey, it's no problem.
Mom, you can't do this to me now.
It's a matter of life and death.
Yeah, Mom. Besides,
Valeria Albarrán is a bitch!
All right, I guess Gabriel can.
-Yes!
-Yes!
Okay, I'm going to work.
Yes. I'll load the car. Thank you.
Uh Don't you wanna talk before you
No, no, I'll speak to you later.
Well, but at least
finish your coffee first.
They have coffee at work. Thanks.
[Ofelia] Bye!
Oh! Mom wait! I'm coming with!
Mom! Mom!
[whimsical music playing]
[Santiago] I gotta answer
loads of questions.
How many employees are there?
What's the organizational structure?
[phone ringing]
Hey, Bren. I'm with Santi.
[Brenda] Hello, Santi!
Hey, Rogelio and your dad just had
a meeting with Judge Guerrero and Legal.
It looks like the ranch that
I mean, the ranch we haven't been
able to obtain is being seized.
You gotta get here stat.
Yeah. Listen I I'm coming. It's just
I also found the headquarters
for Western Trading.
Let me guess where. Tepatitlán?
Uh-huh.
Hey! Gaby's from there.
So are lots of people.
Well, uh, thanks, Bren.
I'll be there soon.
[Brenda] Okay. Bye!
Uh, Mom, hey, what's a seizure?
When someone doesn't pay their debt,
you can take possession of property.
That sounds bad.
No. You see, the reason you seize property
is because the owner
hasn't fulfilled the contract.
Hmm, okay.
According to the business manual
we read at school,
you should greet everyone by name.
I'll introduce you later,
but I'm in a rush.
Okay. And what's the company's
mission and vision?
-[Jimena] I'll tell you later.
-[Santiago] 'Sup, Uncle?
It's Work Experience Week.
Ah. Wanna learn from the best?
Come with me.
No! No, no, no,
I don't want you learning his bad habits.
You're the grandchild of the founder,
so you should go and talk to him.
-Bye now.
-[Santiago] Bye, Uncle.
You have to stop the embargo, Dad.
-[Santiago] What's an embargo?
-The same as seizure.
-Santi, how are ya? What a nice surprise!
-[Santiago] Hey, Grandpa.
I gotta write a report about
the business culture here at Lemus.
I'll be here all day.
The seizure of the Dos Caminos ranches
is unfair, Dad. You know that.
Ji Ji Jimena, what's going on?
Because tomorrow afternoon,
we seize everything.
The account that the ranch owners have
been paying into is not one of ours.
It belongs to an anonymous variable
capital company called Western Trading.
Can you slow down?
An anonymous variable what?
Someone is using the ranches
and our agency to commit fraud.
Okay, hold on a minute. Are you sure?
There's a lot at stake here.
We can't be wrong.
Rogelio is the one behind this.
Santiago! Don't write that down!
I won't let you accuse Rogelio
without any proof, okay?
That poor man has moved heaven and earth
and much more to help the mayor of Tepa,
in order to make my candidacy
for senator a reality.
Wait. Don't write that down either.
Therefore, I won't let any negative
comments be made about my nephew.
It seems to me this is a lousy attempt
to ruin his chance
at being the agency's president.
-[typing on phone]
-And don't write that down either.
Forty-eight hours.
Just delay the seizure for 48 hours.
I promise that's all I need!
Listen, you can have two whole days
to prove your accusations against Rogelio.
Is that allowed?
[both] Yes.
I'll leave him here.
Uh, help him with his report.
[happy music playing]
[birds chirping]
[Leo] Oh!
[Gabriel chuckles]
-Hurry up!
-Oh!
-See? We got here just in time.
-Oh my.
-Do you think she'll like the book?
-She's gonna love it.
-Don't worry, Leo.
-Gaby!
-I'm glad you made it! Welcome! [laughs]
-Hi there. Oof.
[chuckles]
Oh, welcome, Leo.
I got you a gift.
-[Jose] Oh, Leo, always so kind.
-It's a book?
So it's about princesses, but original.
-You take it.
-All right.
Honey, can you go take Leo
to the bouncy house, please?
Have fun!
-Gaby, come meet the girls. This way.
-[Gabriel] Sure.
We're drinking mimosas.
-You can have one if you want.
-Gaby! Hi!
[Mexican music playing]
This doesn't look like the headquarters
of a wealthy trading company.
Let's go and ask.
REVOLUCIÓN TORTILLA SHOP
-Hi there. How are you?
-[woman] Hello.
Uh, do you know where number 38 is?
Yeah, but who's asking?
I'm Jimena Lemus. We're looking for
the headquarters of Western Trading.
Listen, 38 is there,
but it ain't no headquarters.
Uh-uh. Like, it's been a real long time
since anyone's lived there.
It belongs to Lucía Navarrete,
and she's the wife of the mayor of Tepa.
[contemplative music plays]
[woman] Did you see her?
-Would you like a drink?
-Oh, that's kind, but no thanks.
Are you for real, Gaby?
Oh, come on, man.
-You should drink the rest of the bottle.
-[Gaby] No, no, no!
I'm fine, thanks.
This is a kids' party, no?
Or wait. You want your own party?
God, you're so serious.
You gotta understand. I'm working here.
But I appreciate you treating me
like an honorary momma.
We're just super glad that it's you
who's come and not Jimena.
Ugh, yeah. I mean, Jimena never joins us.
She's just very hardworking
and always so busy.
But she's in our good books again.
Because she decided
to send us you, with Leo.
[chuckles timidly] Excuse me, ladies,
I gotta use the restroom.
See you in a second. [chuckles]
[Jimena] So everybody's involved!
Obviously this is a shell company.
Navarrete and Rogelio
are colluding in this,
and they're keeping the cash paid
by the ranch owners.
You realize that they're gonna
keep both the ranches, as well?
You reckon Gabriel's dad knows about it?
[phone dings]
[Gabriel] I'm missing
the most beautiful princess.
You don't have to answer that.
I can't leave him on read.
He'll know that something's going on.
Just send something neutral
like a thumbs up.
[Jimena] Good idea.
[phone dings]
[phone ringing]
Hello, Diego!
Are you ready to
celebrate owning two new ranches?
I just got a call from Mary
at the tortilla stall,
telling me that Jimena Lemus is
asking about my wife's business.
The fuck, Rogelio?
Now, hold on, Diego, don't get angry.
Everything's gonna be fine.
Tomorrow the ranches will be seized,
just like we agreed, all right?
I hope it does, for your sake.
Because I don't like people
who make empty promises.
[call disconnects]
[ball bouncing]
It's your turn, Leo, come on! Come on!
-Bring it on! Go Leo! C'mon!
-[kids] Olé!
Olé!
Olé!
Boo! You're a smelly loser!
[kids laughing]
Leo, the piñata!
[yells]
-[kids clamoring]
-[Leo laughs]
The candy, Leo, get it!
-Leo!
-[Leo] Ahh!
Okay, be careful. Careful!
Give him some air.
-[kids clamoring]
-[Leo grunting]
-Ow! Ah! Ah!
-Hey, you okay?
-Yeah.
-Yeah?
Olé!
[all] Olé!
[car door opens]
-[Julio] Good afternoon!
-Hi there.
Can I help you?
How are you, Julio?
I'm Jimena Lemus. This is Brenda Acosta.
Are you the woman who
was at the Expo Ganadera?
Uh You following me or
Well, I'm the daughter
of the finance agency's boss,
and I'm in charge of your account.
How dare you come 'round here!
I told your attorneys,
you're not taking my ranch!
So could you please
get the hell off my property!
And if you don't comply,
I will kick you out myself.
-No, no! Julio, we're in this together.
-Mm-hmm.
The reason we're here is
to stop the embargo.
Is that even possible?
I'm certain
that a crime is taking place, Julio,
and the mayor is committing fraud
so he can take Dos Caminos away from you
and all of the other ranch owners.
[Julio] Son of a
Navarrete? He's always wanted this ranch.
He and Rogelio Lemus,
a partner at the agency,
have a shell company.
That's where you've been sending money to,
and that's why we haven't received it.
So that means Gabriel gave you
That's my son.
He gave you the receipts I sent?
You know him?
I mean, no, we don't know him,
but I'm sure
he's the one who sent us the receipts,
and that's how we've been
able to figure this out.
And I thought he didn't care about us.
-I messed up, Regina.
-No
I sent him away.
Everyone here loves him.
He's always looking after all the kids,
his sisters', the workers' Everyone's.
-Right, Regina?
-Hang on, Dad, the vet's with Jacinto.
He's checked the animals and they're fine,
but he needs to see you.
-Walk and talk?
-Mmm. Mm-hmm.
[Julio] I'll be right back.
-This way.
-[Brenda] How far is it? [chuckles]
[Julio] We're famous in the region.
My grandpa started all this
with a single sow, Arracada.
[Jimena] Uh, but, why did you
make your son leave?
He tried making changes around here.
He was in charge of Section Four,
the fattening.
Then Gabriel started giving them
different food that he called alternative.
The pigs didn't gain the required weight
and we lost all of our clients,
right when we needed more money, you know,
to make payments to your agency.
Well, I mean, maybe he's, um
uh, an idealistic person
and likes to do things other ways.
[Brenda] And where is your son now?
What's, uh, he doing?
He's a graduate. But I don't know
what he does for a living,
but he seems very happy
whenever we talk on the phone. [chuckles]
Mm-hmm.
-The vet's over there. Uh, excuse me.
-Hmm.
-Uh [chuckles]
-[Brenda chuckles awkwardly]
-[Sofía] So he's lying to everyone?
-Mm-hmm.
You know, I always knew
that Uncle Rogelio was a fraud.
But you can't tell anyone
because all this is off the record, Sofi.
-My report's gonna be a blank page.
-[Gabriel] Hello!
You okay?
We're home now!
I can't believe it!
I've never won so much candy before!
And now you can share some
with your siblings, Leo.
Oh! You guys won't get anything.
Ah.
There's way too many, Leo.
And you'll get holes in your teeth.
All right.
Well, I wanna propose a toast,
with these beer-shaped lollipops.
All right.
Let's see. Sof, here you go.
To the best manny in the world.
[chuckles] No, no.
A toast to having met.
You kids are super cool.
Salud!
-Salud!
-[Gabriel] Yes! Yes!
-[Santiago] Salud!
-Salud!
Thanks very much, Miss Jimena.
We'll be waiting
to hear from you, all right?
-Of course, absolutely.
-Have a safe trip.
Thank you.
I'm afraid the road's closed.
There's been a big accident
and there's a trailer currently on fire,
so the road's blocked off.
Is there any other way
to get to Guadalajara?
It's dangerous.
So, uh, it'd be best to stay here
for the night.
I can lend you some pajamas if you like.
Mm-hmm. Heh.
[goats bleating]
I can't believe he's lying
to his dad, as well.
Why does that shock you?
You've lied to your dad a million times.
No, I haven't.
I've only omitted information but just to
avoid problems, which is very different.
Your dad doesn't trust you,
the same as Julio and Gabriel.
So you both lie to them
'cause you don't wanna let them down.
[Brenda] Mmm.
[sighs]
[inhales deeply]
I'm going to Gabriel's room
so I can find out who he really is.
Well, if you need me,
then I'll be lying here.
[whimsical music playing]
[music ends]
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
GABRIEL PADILLA
[sentimental music playing]
TO CHANGE THE WORLD,
YOU HAVE TO CHANGE YOUR WORLD
-[phone ringing]
-[gasps]
Mmm.
Oh, hey.
Heya.
So you're not coming home tonight?
Yes, uh so something came up,
and I'll be back in the morning.
The kids are all asleep.
Leo shared all his candy
with his siblings,
and hid the rest of 'em in his drawers.
Uh, so, which hotel are you staying at?
Um, I don't I I don't remember.
The party, how was it?
One hell of a ride.
The moms made me feel
like a bull in an arena.
-A bull?
-[Gabriel] Like I was the main attraction.
Although, you should've seen Leo.
He stole all the thunder
when he broke the piñata.
Now we got party invitations
lined up for a year.
[crying]
Wait, are you crying?
No, it's just this room
triggers my allergies.
Thank you for being
such a good influence for my children.
I wish I could do it as well as you.
Come on, Jimena.
Your children were great
before I got here.
All thanks to you.
That's the nicest thing
anyone's ever said.
[Gabriel] If you gave me a chance
and didn't keep running off
like a wild horse all the time,
I'd tell you a lot more nice things.
Like, "You're the star,
that lights up my night."
[chuckles]
I can remember that was the first thing
you told Santi to say to Tania,
the first day I met you.
I did that so you'd hire me.
And hey, you did.
It wasn't 'cause of that.
["Bajo El Agua" by Manuel Medrano playing]
I called because
the laundry room wishes you were here.
I miss you.
I also miss you.
["Bajo El Agua" continues playing]
[electronic chime]
What was that?
Oh, the washing machine.
It's finished the cycle.
Oh, hey, remember earlier today
you said that you wanted to talk to me
about something tonight?
Uh, no. It wasn't that important.
Have a safe trip home then, okay?
I'll be waiting with
another smiley cappuccino.
Bye.
[sentimental music playing]
[breathing deeply]
[sirens wailing]
ARRACADA RANCH
[indistinct radio chatter]
What're these assholes doing?
TEPATITLÁN POLICE
[indistinct chatter]
[door opens]
Jimena, come on!
-The shit's hit the fan.
-What are you talking about?
The ranch is being seized. So get dressed!
[gasps] Huh?
No, no, no. What the hell is going on!?
-Get off my property!
-Hey, don't get riled up, Dad.
Sir, I suggest you do not resist.
You could make things much worse.
[Jimena] This can't be!
It shouldn't be happening.
My dad said he would give us two days.
[exhales sharply]
"If you wanna change the world,
you gotta change yours first."
Let's go!
We can't do anything here.
I gotta talk to Dad.
[Brenda] Let's go!
Oh!
I trusted you!
But you're just a wolf
in sheep's clothing!
-I'm gonna do what I can to sort this out.
-Don't make promises you can't keep.
-No, you can't take him away!
-Let go of him!
Just go, all right!?
[phone ringing]
-[Sofía chuckles]
-[Gabriel] Regina?
You okay? What is it?
Dad's not doing good.
We're going to the hospital.
What's wrong with him, Regina?
[Regina] A woman called Jimena Lemus
was here.
She told Dad she'd help him keep
the ranch, and he believed her.
The cops seized it this morning,
kicked him out on his ass.
Okay, stay calm. I'm on my way.
Everything okay, son?
[sighs] My dad's fallen ill.
I gotta go as soon as Jimena's back.
Is there anything we can do for you, Gaby?
Thanks, Sof, but I just gotta go.
I hope everything's okay, Gaby.
[Gabriel] It will be, Santi.
Okay. Hurry up
'cause you gotta go to school.
After that, Leo and Sofía,
Ofe will give you a ride
to your mom's office okay?
-Okay.
-[Gabriel] Yeah.
[gentle music playing]
Here, you're gonna need this.
Will you come back
so I can go to the next party with you?
I don't like making promises
if I don't know I can keep them, Leo.
Thank you, Leo.
I know what you and Navarrete are planning
to do with the Dos Caminos ranches.
And I know all about the shell company,
-but I'm not letting you get away with it.
-Just shh.
So you'd better warn those corrupt friends
of yours, Navarrete and Judge Guerrero,
to forget about those ranches.
[tense music playing]
Okay, cuz, I dunno if this is naivety
or you just like to look the other way
like your father.
If you want the agency to
actually make a profit,
then there's dirty work
that needs to be done.
Or what? You think
the political career of my uncle,
will happen based on good intentions?
No.
There's a price,
and someone has to pay it.
When I become president,
that's gonna change.
It really is a pity that Santi isn't here,
because I believe he could learn the most
important lesson of his life right here.
And you're right.
Yeah. When you become the president,
you'll realize that,
yeah, you need to do way more than
put your shoe in a little bit o' shit,
for the agency to work,
and I won't be here to clean the mess.
How wonderful.
No one is going to miss you here.
We're an honest and transparent company,
and we like to be recognized as such.
Dad, you said you'd give me 48 hours
to prove to you
that Rogelio's committing fraud!
What are you talking about?
I just came from Tepatitlán,
and the ranches are being seized
as we speak.
-I didn't order that.
-It must've been Rogelio!
The company the ranchers have
been paying into does not exist!
It's an empty house that
belongs to Navarrete's wife.
Rogelio is seizing the ranches
to sell to Navarrete for cheap
in exchange of your candidacy.
We can't do that to the ranchers.
And we can't let him
damage this agency's name
that you began so many years ago.
She's got a point.
I know you've always wanted
to be a politician,
but being corrupt and unfair is not right.
I know that the reason
you wanted to become a politician
was to try and change the world,
your world!
Your grandchildren's world.
That's your legacy.
Did you write down
everything your mom said?
Um, pretty much.
Okay, write down what I'm about to say.
We're both looking at the new president
of this finance company.
And I am so proud.
I am so proud to have a daughter like her!
[Santiago typing on phone]
Mmm.
Thank you, Dad.
[sentimental music playing]
[Ernesto] Hmm.
Congratulations, Jimena!
[phone ringing]
ERNESTO - ANSWER
[ringing stops]
[whimsical music playing]
[tires squealing]
[phone ringing]
What is it, Regina?
[Regina] Gaby, Dad wants to talk to you.
I'll put him on.
[monitor beeping]
Hey, Gaby.
So I heard it was you that
went to the finance agency
to show them the receipts.
Thank you, son.
Look, you did what you could.
You always keep your promises.
Don't worry about it, Dad.
I promise I'll always do what I can
to protect our ranch, all right?
I knew you were a good son.
Forgive me
for kicking you outta the ranch, son.
Don't speak.
You need to get rest. I'm on my way.
I'll see you soon.
I love you, son.
I love you too, Dad.
[gentle music playing]
[snorting]
[music fades]
I know everything.
Why did you go to my house? Into my room!
What gave you the right to
make promises to my dad?
You have no right to be angry at me
when you came into my house
knowing exactly where I worked.
-And you deceived me and my children!
-[Gabriel] I had to do it.
I had I had to find out
who was behind the huge injustice
that was going to destroy my family.
[sighs]
["Ojalá" by Ximena Sariñana playing]
How am I meant to know
if everything you ever did
was just some way to
to try and get information?
Jime, I didn't tell you because
Because it wasn't in your interest to.
Because I fell in love with you.
[sprinkler spraying]
[Jimena] Ugh!
I'm doing what I can, Gabriel.
I also wanna change the world.
Maybe just wanting it isn't enough.
They say hope is
the last thing to be lost.
But that hope is what will
end up killing my father.
[sighs]
["Ojalá" continues playing]
[sobbing]
["Ojalá" continues playing]
[bus engine starts]
["Ojalá" continues playing]
[sighs]
[sobbing]
["Ojalá" continues playing]
Thanks to Jimena,
we got the ranch back, Gaby.
["Ojalá" continues playing]
["Ojalá" continues playing]
[theme song playing]
[song ends]