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[MUSIC - CARLOS PENAVEGA, "IF YOU LET ME"]
[cheering]
(SINGING) I really love it when I see you wear your hair
down, not carin' what you're wearin' 'cause you always look
good.
Yeah.
I can't stop staring 'cause you drive me loco.
And its a feeling que me tiene clavado
I think I'm falling for you, girl.
SUMMER: This is Nick Mendez.
You remember him.
You probably sang along to that big hit song
he and his brothers had that summer.
(SINGING) Mi Amor por ti mi chiquitita Don't stop.
Mi amor, Mi Amor por ti mi chiquitita Don't stop.
SUMMER: It was everywhere, and so were they.
The Mendez Boyz were famous.
I wanna be lo que tu quieras if you let me,
I want to be, I want to be.
Si tu me dejas I know I an make you happy
I know I can make you happy.
I want to be, I want to be.
If you were mine, you wouldn't need nothing else.
Si fueras mia, it would be so unreal.
I want to be lo que tu quieras if you let me.
SUMMER: But Nick?
[laughs]
[sighs]
He was the star.
I had the biggest crush of my life on Nick Mendez,
but never in a million years did I think I'd actually meet him.
And then one day, I did.
(SINGING) Whoa-oh, oh, oh.
SUMMER: OK, OK, but I'm getting ahead of myself.
How it really started was with a letter, the first fan letter
I ever wrote.
Nick, sweetie, your fan mail is out of control.
I think it's time we hire a service.
You know how I feel about that, AC.
It's weird.
Like I'm such a big star, I can't
be bothered to read a letter?
It's better than not having it answered at all.
And at least this way, they get an autographed picture.
[scoffs]
Here, look at this.
How cute is this?
Yeah, adorable.
It's from a girl.
Her name is Summer Rivera.
She's from Salt Lake City.
Remind me to check CD sales in Utah.
"Dear Nick.
I know you probably get a lot of letters like this"--
SUMMER: But I wanted you to know how important your music is
to me.
I love that you sing about real feelings like being in love.
And if you ever need someone to talk
to who's only interested in being a true friend--
"You can always call me.
Your friend forever, Summer."
That's very sweet.
Isn't it?
I think I'm going to call her.
Oh, Nick, honey.
Are you sure that's a good idea?
She took the time to write me.
It's the least I can do.
[phone ringing]
[phone clicking]
SUMMER (ON PHONE): Hello?
Hi.
Is this Summer Rivera?
SUMMER (ON PHONE): Who's calling?
It's Nick Mendez.
I got your letter, and I--
SUMMER (ON PHONE): Ha-ha, funny.
[phone clicking]
[dial tone]
Hello?
She hung up.
SUMMER: It should have ended right there, but it didn't.
[MUSIC - CARLOS PENAVEGA, "SOMEDAY SOMEWHERE"]
(SINGING) You and I, you and I isn't so impossible,
impossible.
SUMMER: For the next 15 years, we exchanged letters, emails,
phone calls, video chats.
"Dear Nick.
Hi."
NICK: "Dear Summer."
SUMMER: "We're having a blast at the beach."
NICK: "How are you?"
SUMMER: "I'm learning how to water ski."
NICK: "We're just starting our new tour.
And so far"--
SUMMER: We shared our ups and downs, our hopes and dreams,
our silliest ideas, and our deepest secrets.
"Just moved into the dorm."
NICK: "I hope you like the new record."
SUMMER: "I'm a little nervous."
NICK: "The last one didn't sell as much as I"--
SUMMER: "But I'm also really excited.
Everybody keeps asking me why I don't have a boyfriend."
NICK: "So Christina and I broke up last week.
I still"--
SUMMER: "So I started my new job today."
NICK: "It's official."
SUMMER: "And everybody seems really nice."
NICK: "The Mendez Boyz are breaking up.
So I'm going out on my own"--
SUMMER: "I hope we get to meet in person someday."
NICK: "I hope we get to meet in person someday."
BOTH: "Your friend, always."
SUMMER: "And we became the very best of friends
until the day when everything changed,
and our lives were never the same again."
Milton, the school does not dictate
how people decorate their personal space
unless it's offensive.
Do you find Miss Nikroo's decorations offensive?
No.
I mean, I have nothing personally against rabbits,
but too much is too much.
She has them everywhere-- stuffed rabbits on the counter,
stuffed rabbits on the wall.
It's just too many rabbits.
Oh, sorry to interrupt.
Summer, do you have a moment?
Oh, I do.
I do.
Milton, I am so sorry.
We're going to have to wrap this up.
Well, what about my situation?
How about this?
I will speak with Miss Nikroo and see
if she'd be willing to take down some of her rabbits.
Does that work for you?
[sighs]
Fine.
But I'm going to need at least a 40% reduction, rabbit-wise.
I will see what I can do.
You know you're the only one here who can handle Milton.
Well, it's all part of the job, I guess.
Well, speaking of that, there is a part
of the job we need to discuss.
OK.
I had a conversation with the board,
and there's the perception here at the school
that our human resource department is, how should I
put this, not as welcoming as it could be.
Specifically, you.
Me?
Don't get me wrong.
Your work is exemplary.
It's just that you're not very visible.
You don't go to rallies.
You never attend staff picnics or--
I like my privacy.
And I appreciate that.
Just what you see as privacy is coming across as intimidating.
For you to be an effective director of human resources,
you need to seem a little more human.
OK.
What do you suggest?
Well, you could start by attending the faculty
mixer this afternoon.
Mixer?
Yeah.
Open up a little bit.
Show people who you really are.
And who knows?
You might have a little fun.
Fun.
[upbeat music]
REPORTER: Final question, Nick.
Anything on the horizon for you?
Is there any plan of a comeback?
I'm not sure I ever left, but, yes, I
am always writing and always trying to hone my craft.
Let's just say you haven't seen the last of Nick Mendez.
OK, cool.
Got it.
Thanks, Nick.
It's pretty slow right now, so this will probably air tonight.
Great.
[sighs]
Can we get this done now?
Can you at least wait until they leave?
Nick's terrified the "where are they now"
police will figure out that he's desperate.
Hey, Stewart.
I forgot to ask Mr. Has-Been to sign the release.
I'll be back.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
This car is worth twice this much.
MIKE: It needs work.
Work?
Are you kidding me?
I restored this with my own hands.
Not to mention, this is one of Nick Mendez's
personal collection.
Does that even matter anymore?
Nick, just take the cash.
Yeah, listen to your girlfriend.
I'm sorry.
Whose side are you on?
ASHLEY: Mike is trying to do you a favor.
I either drive away with the car right now,
or I call an Uber.
Which is it, Nick?
[laughs]
Since when are you two so buddy-buddy?
Wow.
How could I be so stupid?
Yeah, it's awkward.
I know.
Get out.
Yep, both of you.
Get out.
Go.
Get out of my sight.
Get out of my life.
Just go!
[scoffs]
Ah.
If you had a life for me to get out of,
this wouldn't be happening.
OK, no, no.
Here you go.
Put those back.
No, no.
Those are my nice clubs.
ASHLEY: You don't even play.
My bag too?
Nope.
I-- [sighs]
Aw, baby.
It's time for you to face facts.
Nick Mendez is over.
[car engine starting]
She's got rabbits hanging from the lights.
Everywhere, rabbits.
She has rabbits to the left, and there's rabbits to the right.
I feel like I've got to carry lettuce
in my pocket to get to my desk.
I'm teaching performative history.
I actually dress up as historical characters.
[chuckles]
It's kind of like the musical Hamilton,
only without the singing.
I think it opens up a wider door to engage with my students
and discuss--
Barbecue chicken.
I'm sorry?
Yes.
I just heard that there was really good barbecue chicken,
and I just want to make sure that you
can try it before it runs out.
[laughs lightly]
You have a pleasant evening.
Excuse me.
Sorry.
What are you doing?
What?
I'm counting down the minutes until I can leave.
That new professor was interested in you,
and you completely shut him down.
That guy is a colleague.
That is a conflict of interest waiting to happen.
OK, we work in HR, not a nunnery.
[laughs]
Yeah.
Only an English lit grad would use to turn nunnery.
Besides, he's not my type.
Wait, you have a type?
I never knew-- that's progress.
What exactly is your type?
Someone who is kind and thoughtful--
Mm-hmm.
--and takes care of himself, but not in a flashy way.
Mm-hmm.
Somebody who is strong but not arrogant,
and somebody who is intelligent and has a sense of humor
and is vulnerable.
Oh.
Oh, and hot.
Yeah.
Oh.
I'm serious.
I'm not going to settle.
You realize the man you're looking for doesn't exist?
No one can live up to those standards.
Look at you and Toby.
My husband?
Mm-hmm.
Oh, sweetie.
I settled.
You guys are perfect together!
And I'm going to find someone who's perfect for me.
I just haven't met him yet.
[light piano music]
[sighs]
[rock music]
As we open our Where Are They Now file,
we spoke with former pop star Nick
Mendez about his stagnant career and what future
prospects he may have.
I'm not sure I ever left, but, yeah, I'm always writing,
always trying to hone my craft.
Let's just say you haven't seen the last of Nick Mendez.
But with no record deal and no tour in the future,
maybe we have.
Oh, no.
It seems our once-upon-a-time teen heartthrob isn't facing
reality.
We reached out to his record label and former producer,
but neither have responded to our request for a comment.
So we'll have to get back to you when that changes,
if it ever does.
Are you kidding me?
Did you see that?
AC, that interview was a hatchet job,
made me look like some washed up has-been.
Nick, forget about it.
It will all be forgotten tomorrow.
Like me?
Stop that.
You are a very talented artist.
You're just going through a dry spell.
That's all.
Have you been writing?
I'm trying.
[sighs]
Look, I don't know.
I just don't feel inspired.
How about working with your brothers again?
That's not going to happen because Joey and Harry still
won't talk to me, and Zack and Olivia just had another baby.
So where does that leave me?
Solo act.
Hi, Dan.
What can I help you with?
Well, maybe do a remix of your old hits.
Maybe partner with someone current.
It only works for the current person, never
the original artist.
Actually, I do have someone that could fill in.
He's fantastic and a name.
TALENT BOOKER (ON PHONE): Who is it?
You ready?
TALENT BOOKER (ON PHONE): Yeah.
Nick Mendez.
TALENT BOOKER (ON PHONE): Who?
Of The Mendez Boyz.
TALENT BOOKER (ON PHONE): Uh--
(SINGING) Da, na, na, na.
Da, na, da, da.
Since you left me.
Da, da, da, da.
TALENT BOOKER (ON PHONE): Ah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
That's them, Yes.
TALENT BOOKER (ON PHONE): OK.
Are they all coming?
No, not all the brothers, just Nick.
But he's still got that incredible voice,
and he's got some new material he's been working on.
TALENT BOOKER (ON PHONE): Sounds great.
AC: Terrific.
[laughs nervously]
I'll get in touch with him to confirm,
and I can have the paperwork to you in an hour.
TALENT BOOKER (ON PHONE): Is he bringing his band?
AC: His band?
Well, yes, he will have a band with him, of course.
OK, I'll be in touch.
You won't be sorry.
OK.
Uh-huh.
Bye, bye.
TALENT BOOKER (ON PHONE): Bye.
AC, what did you just do?
AC: I'm your manager.
I'm managing.
We need to get you back out there again,
let people know you're still--
Alive.
I just booked you in one of the most unique venues
in Salt Lake City.
Whoa, whoa.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Like, Utah?
It's one of the hottest up and coming music
centers in the country, and you'll be playing the Metro.
[scoffs]
The what?
It's kind of a boutique venue, but some great names
have played there.
But you just told them that I had a band.
Well, hire a local.
And don't worry about the money.
This one's on me.
No, no, no.
AC--
You've been my favorite client for over 15 years, Nick.
Let me do this for you.
Besides, you can pay me back with your next hit record.
So what do you say?
Nick Mendez, Live at the Metro--
are you in?
Hi.
How's it going?
How do you think it's going?
I'm sitting here completely exposed to the world,
everyone is staring at me, and I probably look like a loser.
This is literally my worst nightmare.
Well, the Dean wanted you to be more visible,
and here you are.
The only thing that could make this worse
is if they made me sing.
What do you mean?
It's a long story.
[phone vibrating]
[gasps]
Nick Mendez.
He's coming to Salt Lake.
JANIE: Wait.
He wants me to call him.
JANIE: Wait, seriously?
Are you finally going to meet him in person?
I don't know.
I'm not sure.
You two have been exchanging emails and messages for years.
I don't understand why the two of you have never met.
Oh, well, I don't know.
We just never really--
What?
I don't want to disappoint him.
Stop being ridiculous.
Go call him, and ask him if I can have an autograph.
Will you cover for me?
Oh, yeah.
Oh, thank you.
Yes.
Oh, hi.
Yeah.
SUMMER: OK.
So what are you doing here?
Well, I actually have a gig.
It's at some place called The Metro.
SUMMER (ON PHONE): Oh, great.
Oh, is it that bad?
No, no.
Look, the place has a lot of character.
Oh, OK.
Well, it's that bad.
Got it.
At least you and I get to finally meet while I'm here.
Are you sure you still want to?
NICK (ON PHONE): Well, yeah, I've been waiting years.
Are you kidding?
OK.
Well, when?
How about now?
[soft music]
Hi.
I can't believe that--
I'm seeing each other in person?
I know.
It's been, what, like--
Like 15 years?
--15 years?
(WHISPERING) 15 years.
(LAUGHING) What?
Wow.
Are you--
Do we hug or--
Yes!
OK, bring it in.
Bring it in right here.
Oh, wow.
You're real.
This is crazy.
Wow.
Oh, I can't believe that this is happening.
How long are you here for?
Only about a week.
Well, hopefully we can spend some time together.
Yeah, I'd like that.
When do you think we could?
How about now?
I was hoping you'd say that.
You have it all wrong.
What?
Yes.
OK.
You are the one that hung up on me.
No.
Yes.
I did not.
Yes, you did.
And then you Star 69-ed the call and got--
Oh.
You got my manager, and then you realize I wasn't lying.
OK, OK.
I did do that.
But what you don't know is that when you called,
I was jumping up and down so much that I
freaked my abuela out.
And then when I told her what was actually happening,
she started freaking out because I didn't
let her listen in on the call.
Oh, see, I like your grandmother already.
Oh, and when I told my mom, she
thought you were trying to sell me life insurance.
Really?
She watches a lot of infomercials.
And how about your dad?
Oh, about my dad.
What, is he not a fan?
No.
Actually, he doesn't know that we speak.
Wait.
We've been friends for 15 years, and he doesn't know about me?
Trust me, he's really old-fashioned.
He would not understand this.
Honestly, sometimes I don't understand it myself.
The interview you did with Oh My TV, what was really going on?
Because you did not seem like yourself.
Look, it was just bad timing.
Ashley and I were on the verge of breaking up.
I'm so sorry.
Did you two work things out?
Totally.
We broke up.
Worked out perfect.
You really have horrible taste in women.
I mean, just really horrible.
Wow.
OK.
Fair.
I haven't exactly made the smartest choices,
but you know what?
You never talk about your boyfriends.
Well, I've only ever had one, Erwin.
He took me to senior prom.
Oh.
And where is Erwin now?
Well, last I heard, he and his husband
bought a house in Palm Springs.
I guess we're both batting a thousand.
[laughs]
Hey, do you mind if I take a picture of us
together, just so I can remember this day?
Do you mind if we don't?
OK.
May I ask why?
Sometimes I just like remembering things the way
I remember them, you know?
Hey.
Excuse me.
Sorry to bother you, but didn't you used to be Nick Mendez?
I still am.
LAUREN: Yeah, you did.
Wait, how about a selfie?
You don't mind, do you?
Oh, I don't mind.
LAUREN: OK.
Well, it's not really a great time right now, so--
Your boo said it was OK.
Oh, no, I'm not his boo.
Nick Mendez.
My babysitter used to have all your CDs.
[laughs] Cool.
Well, I'll see you around.
I'm sorry about that.
No, no.
It's fine.
Actually, I have to get going.
I have a lot of errands to run.
OK.
Well, let me walk you back.
Well, no.
My abuela needs me to go pick stuff up for her
from the store, so it's good.
I'm good.
OK.
Well, listen, I'm here for a week.
So when can I see you again?
Let me think about it.
Text me tomorrow.
It's nice finally meeting you in person, Nick Mendez.
[latin music]
Hola, Abuelita.
ABUELA: Ah.
I got the stuff you wanted.
Be there with you in a minute, Summer.
SUMMER: What are you doing?
Making content for my page.
Since when do you have a page?
Since your brother showed me how.
And look, I already have over 50,000 views.
[laughs]
#DancingAbuela.
Wow.
That is amazing.
Here, come.
Do one with me, huh?
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
Maybe later.
Bah.
Are Mami and Papi home yet?
Ah, they said they were going to be late tonight.
How was your day?
It was fine.
Fine, you know.
Did you do anything interesting?
No, not really.
Nothing.
Nieta, are you keeping secrets?
How do you always know?
I am abuela.
(WHISPERING) It's my job.
[laughs]
I saw an old friend today.
ABUELA: An old friend I know?
I mean, kind of.
Do you remember Nick Mendez?
[laughs]
Remember him?
That's all we heard in this house when you were a teenager.
What's he doing here?
Well, he's in town playing a show,
and he came to the college today to say hi.
Oh, just hi.
Well, we also grabbed some coffee.
Ah, I see.
Oh, no.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
I know what you're thinking.
And Abuelita, we are just friends.
Ah.
Haven't you and Nick Mendez been writing letters
to each other for how long?
15 years.
Ah.
And video chats and telephone calls, how long?
15 years.
[laughs]
Friends.
Yes, friends.
[latin music]
AC: That's her, the girl who hung up on you?
I can't believe you stayed in touch ever since.
NICK (ON PHONE): We spent the whole day together.
It was amazing.
You know, I feel like all those years
of writing letters to each other just made hanging out
effortless.
You know something.
This is a great story.
Isn't it?
Honestly, it's like we were meant to be together.
AC (ON PHONE): Touching, Nick.
Heartwarming.
In fact, this could be exactly the kind of PR you need.
What do you mean?
AC (ON PHONE): I mean we should be telling this to the press.
NICK (ON PHONE): No, no.
AC, don't even joke about that, all right?
AC (ON PHONE): I'm serious.
We could place a couple online articles maybe, magazines,
at the very least a few postings on social media.
No, no.
She's a good friend, OK?
I'm not going to do that to her.
AC (ON PHONE): Nick, I've known you
your entire professional life.
You've always taken my advice.
And I'm telling you, this is a very good business opportunity.
I was there for you when things were good,
and I've been there when things have gone bad.
Don't you think you owe me this much?
The least you could do is ask.
Alyssa?
Play Mendez.
ALYSSA (ON SPEAKER): Playing Mendez Boyz.
[MUSIC - CARLOS PENAVEGA, "POR TI"]
(SINGING) Won't you tell me, dime If you want me,
pues dile No more chances, no más juegos,
because I'm drowning entre celos Baby, I, I, I'm drowning.
me falta el aire I'm, I'm surviving 'cause I'm a fighter.
I, I keep drowning.
y tu mi salva vida, oh si supieras lo que arias por ti.
Won't you tell me dime If you want me, pues dile.
[MUSIC - CARLOS PENAVEGA, "VAMOS"]
(SINGING) Oh!
Oh!
Here we go.
(SINGING) Son las cinco en la tarde on a Friday night.
No pregunta donde vamos ill be there at nine (OFF KEY)
And now we on--
[sighs]
Stop, stop, stop, stop.
I'm sorry.
It's just, it's been a while for me.
So I'm--
No worries.
Just tell us how we can help.
How about we take five?
That's cool?
All right.
Dude, what's going on?
You've been singing these songs for almost two decades.
I'm just having trouble focusing right now, Dewey.
Well, you better get it together, boss man.
I know this isn't The Forum, but the last thing you want
is a bad performance on the internet.
There's a whole world of people out there
who'd love to bring you down.
Come on, man.
She took down one rabbit.
[phone vibrating]
Milton, I am so sorry.
I have to take this call, but I will be right back.
Hello?
NICK (ON PHONE): Hey.
This is actually Nick Mendez, so please don't hang up.
Wow, very funny.
[laughs] Hey, I just wanted to say thank you for yesterday.
It was fun.
SUMMER (ON PHONE): Oh, I had a wonderful time.
So how are your rehearsals going?
You know, fine.
New band and all.
But we're done for the day, and now I have nothing to do
but sit in a hotel room alone, by myself.
Well, you have fun.
Click.
OK, that's mean.
SUMMER (ON PHONE): I'm almost finished with work,
but this is the only time I have to go pick up
a gift for my grandma.
It's her birthday in two days.
OK, great.
Well, I'll go with you.
I know all about gifts.
Actually, I'm actually really great at buying gifts.
So are you still close with your brothers?
Eh, I wouldn't say close.
You know, the truth is we never really were.
Seriously?
Yeah.
I mean, OK, Zack, he and I got along
because he felt like he had to take care of me on the road.
OK.
Being the youngest was rough.
Joey and Harry, those guys tortured me.
What?
Yep.
You guys always seemed so happy.
Oh, yeah.
That was for PR.
Really, I feel like we fought more than we didn't.
It's no big deal.
You know how family can be.
Whoa, look at that.
That is one sweet ride.
Let's go take a look.
No, let's not.
Why not?
It's a beautiful car.
I just want to look at it.
You know, can we just go the other way, Nick?
But why?
I--
No.
OK, just go.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Hey, hey.
Whoa.
What's the matter with you?
OK, that car is my dad's, and the guy in the suit is my dad,
and the guy next to him is my brother Alex.
OK, great.
So we'll go say hi.
No, no.
I do not want them to see us together.
Why not?
Because.
Because they're going to ask a bunch of questions
that I'm just not ready to answer, OK?
OK.
Well, it was my grandfather's car,
but my dad and Alex restored it as kind of this father-son
thing.
That's so cool.
You know, I love cars.
I've restored three myself.
I know.
You see, I already have something in common with them.
Oh, no.
No, you have nothing in common with them.
My dad, he trusts no one.
And then there's my brother Alex.
Let's just say he's very protective of me.
Mm.
You know how families can be.
Sure.
Well, here, is this to family?
Oh, to family.
By the way, my manager loved the picture of us together.
You sent that to her?
Yeah, it's a great photo.
She thinks it'd make a good story.
What kind of story?
Well, you know, you wrote me a fan letter.
I called you.
And after all these years, we're finally
meeting up for the first time.
And who would be telling this story?
I don't know.
The media, TV, online, maybe a couple magazines.
Wait.
Are you kidding me?
It's not a big deal, Summer.
Wait. is that what I am to you,
a fan who wrote you a letter to make you
look like a good guy in the press?
OK, no.
That was AC's idea.
That wasn't--
I have never made knowing you a public thing.
Do you know why?
Why?
Because it's private.
You know, I thought we were friends.
Summer, we're friends.
I'm sorry.
It doesn't seem that way.
Nick, thank you so much for your help today.
Have a good show.
[music playing]
[playing electric guitar poorly]
Stop!
It's just not working, guys, like, at all.
Hey.
Sounds great on my end, boss.
Some of my best mixing.
I mean, you want me to make you feel good,
or you want the truth?
No, the truth, right?
The mix is perfect.
The charts are perfect.
It's me, all right?
I just-- I can't focus.
Hey, look, Nick.
Why don't we just call it for the night?
We can pick it up tomorrow.
Yeah, OK.
All right.
Let's do that.
Maybe I'll find my notes someplace.
VOICEMAIL (ON PHONE): At the tone,
please record your message.
Hey, it's me.
Look, can you please call or text me back?
It's not what you thought.
It was a misunderstanding.
And look, I'm sorry.
Bye.
[phone ringing]
AC (ON PHONE): Hi, Nick.
Great news.
I was able to get Oh My TV to do a full segment
on your new relationship with your fan friend.
No, no.
AC (ON PHONE): Nick, what?
I've already arranged it.
It's in motion.
NICK (ON PHONE): Cancel it, OK?
Because I didn't agree to this.
AC (ON PHONE): Are you sure?
I mean, I think this is just what you need to get back in--
NICK (ON PHONE): No, no, no.
This is not OK, and I'm not going to do it, period.
Nick.
I don't think I've ever heard you talk this way.
Well, I don't think I've ever felt this way.
I'm sorry, AC.
Goodbye.
AC (ON PHONE): Nick.
[sighs]
[soft music]
Hola, hola.
ANTONIO: Well, look who finally decided to visit.
I was here yesterday, Papi.
Aw.
Oh, bad day at the office?
More or less.
Aw.
Sorry, honey.
Give me a hand with this?
Yeah.
Your mom insists on going to these charity things,
but I figure they're good for networking.
Corporate law is all about personal relationships.
Nothing more important than those.
Well, depends on the relationship.
Your brother thought he saw a girl who
looked like you Downtown today.
Oh?
But she was walking with some guy,
so I told him it couldn't have been you.
I mean, if it was, I'm sure I'd already know the guy, right?
Oh, Mama.
Hi.
You're here.
Good.
Mwa.
I think I got everything for Abuela's birthday.
OK.
That's fun.
Ooh.
How do I look?
Ay, qué guapo.
As handsome as the day I married you.
Aw.
Now, go put these away before my Mama comes.
She's always bossing me around,
but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Aw.
(SIGHING) OK.
Well, it's very sweet of you to keep your abuela company
tonight, mi amor.
Oh, Mommy.
I love spending time with Abuela.
Aw.
Mama?
Yes?
Is something wrong?
No.
No, nothing.
No.
You look so beautiful.
Hmm.
ANTONIO: We're going to be late.
OK.
There's cheesecake in the fridge, but only
a small piece for Mama.
You know what the sugar does to her.
Last time she ate a whole cake,
and we found her in a leotard teaching the neighbor
kids how to dance the tapatio.
[laughs]
Go.
I love you.
MARIA: Bye.
I love you!
ANTONIO: Love you!
Bye.
[latin music]
Ja.
Woo.
You still have the moves, Abuelita.
Well, they do say it's like riding a bike.
And I just picked up another 10,000 followers.
Wow, that is great.
Uh-huh.
Well, this looks like cheesecake,
but it's hard to tell with such a small piece.
Abuela.
Hmm.
OK.
Hmm?
I know that face, same face you
used to make when you were a baby,
and I wouldn't let you run around without your nappy on.
[laughs]
I never ran around without my nappy on.
Hmm, OK.
Mm?
Spill it.
I had to let go of someone I thought I knew.
Oh, my dear.
I'm so sorry.
I know when a friend breaks your trust, it can be painful.
But letting them go?
That's a big step.
And sometimes it's the right thing to do.
Sometimes it's sometimes not.
It's the Mendez boy, the singer?
I've been so wrong all this time.
You know, maybe he meant more to you
than just a friend after all.
No, Abuela.
He was just a friend.
Yeah, but you saw him as a good person once, right?
That's why I think it hurts so much.
Aw.
[sighs]
You know, the older I get, the more I
realize that we are given just a few precious friends to share
our lives with, so we must choose wisely.
Hmm?
So that's it?
Yep.
Seems a shame.
Did you know that Nick has zero platonic female friends?
Every single woman he's ever been seen with
has become an ex-girlfriend.
OK, let's look at this from the HR perspective.
Let's pretend that you are mediating an argument
between you and yourself.
That's silly.
Is it?
Because one look at you, and all I see is inner conflict.
Come on.
What would the HR Summer say?
I would say, he messed up, let it go.
Really?
[sighs]
Fine.
I would start by reinforcing the things that both sides see
as a positive.
And those are?
OK.
To start, a positive, I like his music.
That's an understatement.
Go on.
We've been friends for 15 years.
This is great.
Come on, a few more positives.
OK, he's not terrible to look at.
Ooh, he's gorgeous.
Continue.
No.
No, his private life is anything but private,
and I like my privacy.
What he asked for, no, that stepped over the line.
Have you ever even seen Nick Mendez play live?
No.
My parents always thought I was too
young to go to his concerts.
And how many people get the opportunity to fulfill
one of their childhood dreams?
[sighs]
OK, but if I cave now, he's going
to think it's OK to treat me like that,
and he's not going to respect my boundaries.
Summer, he asked.
You said no.
You have established your boundaries.
Clock's ticking, three days and counting,
or don't go to the concert and never see him again.
It's up to you.
[soft music]
[sighs]
Let me ask you something.
You like rabbits?
I like rabbits.
[scoffs]
Figures.
Milton?
Hello.
Hi.
Look, I called my manager, and I told her
that the whole press thing, it's off.
Thank you.
I appreciate that.
Yeah.
But I did a dumb thing.
That was very insensitive of me, and I'm sorry.
You should be sorry.
[guffaws]
Now is when you would usually say, I forgive you.
Nick, it's not that simple.
I'm not one of your Ashleys or Genevieves or even a Christine.
How do you remember all their names?
Because they were in the newspapers and in the magazines
and on TV and everywhere else you
went because they were all famous for a minute because
of you.
OK.
But you have to believe me when I say that I didn't
mean for any of that to happen.
Look, Summer, it's just part of the deal.
I know.
But the thing is it's a deal that I don't want in on.
Summer, I'm not trying to make excuses here.
A lot of things are changing in my life.
Hey--
I'd really like for you to be part of that.
Nick.
Look, if you can't, I totally understand.
It's just something that I'm going to have to accept.
But if you change your mind, just let me know.
Write me a letter or shoot me a call.
Whatever.
I'll be around.
Well, for a little while, at least.
Oh.
Oh, my god.
Hi.
Sorry.
Yep.
It's--
Oh, Janie Carter, Nick Mendez.
Nice to meet you.
I just want you to know that you were my first kiss.
I mean, I had my first kiss listening to one of your songs.
You're welcome.
[awkward laughter]
All right, well, I'll see ya.
I need to--
Oh, sorry.
Thank you.
Yeah, let me just squeeze by.
Bye.
Are you out of your mind?
What?
This guy, a bona fide music icon with several Top 10 hits
was trying to offer you his heart,
and you just let him walk out the door?
I know his dating history.
He's given his heart away so many times,
I'm surprised it has a pulse.
But what if this time it is real?
And what if this time it's you?
We're just friends.
Oh.
Will you stop with this just-friends thing?
Remember, I am an English lit grad.
What does that even mean?
The lady doth protest too much, methinks.
OK, what does that mean?
It's Hamlet.
It means you have feelings for him, romantic feelings.
That's ridiculous.
How will unless you let it happen?
OK.
Let's just pretend that we go out on a date, right?
Then what?
What, he goes back home, and then
we go back to being pen pals or text pals
or whatever it is that we are?
Listen to yourself.
You are avoiding him because he's going to leave.
And then when he leaves, you're going
to regret that you didn't see him when you had the chance.
You know, I really hate when you throw logic at me.
OK, I have an idea.
Tell him that your best friends want to get to know him.
Invite him to meet Toby and me for dinner tonight.
That way, there is no pressure.
[sighs]
I don't know.
Come on.
Look, I have been in the same relationship for 10 years.
I love my husband, but his idea of romance
is bringing home my favorite takeout
so that I don't have to cook.
This thing that you have, it's hot.
It's exciting.
If you don't do it for you, do it for me.
You're a weirdo.
Come on.
Sorry I'm late.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Where have you been?
Bro, the band's been here for like an hour already.
I just had to deal with some stuff, OK?
Come on, man.
NICK: [groans]
OK.
Why don't we start with the second number
and maybe do the opening again but just,
I don't know, maybe do a different tempo?
Cool?
[phone vibrating]
Hey.
You OK?
Yeah.
I'm great.
I'm good.
Look, we got three days and a lot of work
to do, so why don't we just take it from the top
but have some fun?
[MUSIC - CARLOS PENAVEGA, "VAMOS"]
(SINGING) Vamos pasar la bien, vamos pasar la que,
esta noche...
So it was my first day on the job,
and the foreman tells me to go to the hardware store
and bring him back a reflux bolt.
But the thing is there's no such bolt. Yeah.
And every shop in town is in on the joke.
So I spend the whole day going from one store
to another looking for a nonexistent piece of metal.
What?
That's so mean.
Eh, I learned a lesson.
Oh, yeah?
What's that?
No matter how hard you look for something,
you're not going to find it if it isn't there.
JANIE: OK, honey.
I don't think Nick wants to listen to your construction
stories.
No.
No, no, no, no.
It's fine.
I actually did some construction myself.
Really?
Uh-huh.
It's how we got discovered.
OK.
One summer, me and my brothers were
building houses for my uncle, and we used to sing sometimes
while working.
Well, the lady next door, she heard us,
and she knew a talent rep.
And then boom, we got signed to a record deal just like that.
How come I didn't know this?
Well, not everything has to be in the magazines.
And now you're a millionaire, right?
Toby.
What?
I'm just asking.
You know what's crazy?
I still don't know how to use these things.
[laughter]
It's OK.
Look.
(SINGING) Ah.
I'll take it.
Thank you.
Why make things harder than they have to be?
So you met the family?
Not yet, but I do hope to.
(LAUGHING) Well, you're a brave man then.
No date of Summer Rivera's has ever looked her dad in the eye
and lived to tell the tale.
Toby.
What?
Don't listen to him, Nick.
They would love you.
No, they're not going to love him because they're not
going to meet him.
Hmm.
Probably for the best.
Why not?
Yeah, why not?
Oh, no.
It's nothing personal.
Keeping him from your family seems pretty personal to me.
I just don't think it's a really good idea.
Why make things harder than they have to be?
Can we just move on?
JANIE: Mm-hmm.
Thank you.
So are you a millionaire or what?
(BOTH) Toby.
I'm sorry for what happened at dinner.
I should not have reacted that way.
The thing is my family's really traditional,
and introducing you to them would
mean a lot more than you might think it would,
especially for my dad.
I get it.
I'm just happy that we got to spend this time together.
Me too.
You know, you were right to call me out at my taste
in dating.
(LAUGHING) No.
No, that actually was not fair of me at all.
OK, maybe not, but it was true.
Look, Summer, I've spent so much time
trying to find someone special like you.
But it's like Toby said.
No matter how hard you look for something,
you're not going to find it if it isn't there.
It never was because it was right here all along.
Nick.
I know.
Just friends.
I remember.
Yeah, just friends.
[romantic music]
How would you like to meet my family?
Keep your foot off the gas, Dad.
My foot's not on the gas, Alex.
I know what I'm doing.
I was fixing cars before you were born.
Did they really make cars back then?
Oh, you're a funny kid.
[chuckles]
[phone ringing]
Summer?
What's wrong?
Nothing.
What makes you think something's wrong?
Because my daughter only calls me for one of two reasons.
She needs a loan or something's wrong.
No, Papi.
Everything is fine.
The thing is, about Abuela's birthday tonight--
You're still coming, aren't you?
SUMMER (ON PHONE): Yes, of course.
But I'm bringing a guest.
ANTONIO (ON PHONE): What kind of guest?
A friend from out of town.
ANTONIO (ON PHONE): What's her name?
His name is Nick.
And he's a friend?
SUMMER (ON PHONE): Yes, he's a very good friend.
I hope you don't mind.
ANTONIO (ON PHONE): Mind?
Why would I mind?
I love you, Papi.
I'll see you tonight.
ANTONIO (ON PHONE): Love you too.
So?
He took that really well.
See?
You were worried about nothing.
Maria!
I need to talk to you!
OK, first, my abuela.
She is the key to this whole thing.
You want to get on her good side.
OK.
How do I do that?
Compliment her on her social media page.
Look it up.
She's #DancingAbuela.
No way.
This is your grandmother?
She's awesome.
Do you even own a sports coat?
And then there's my brother Alex,
and he is totally into music.
Well, I'll just talk about that all night.
Oh, don't.
He loves hip hop, and my dad hates hip hop.
It's better to not get between them.
Just stick with what's safe.
OK.
Well, I'll just talk about my music.
Oh, don't do that either.
Why not?
Well, I don't want my dad to know that you're a musician.
Pretty sure he doesn't trust musicians.
And the thing about my mom, don't mention Christmas to her.
Why?
Yeah, there's a big Christmas decorating contest
in our neighborhood that my mom has won every single year
except for last Christmas, where she lost to her best friend
across the street.
They still haven't spoken.
No Christmas, OK.
And then there's my dad.
With him, avoid talking about anything to do with the law--
lawsuits, how the law is written,
how the law is broken, anything.
What's he got against the law?
Nothing, but he's a lawyer, and he will drag you
into a conversation.
And then it'll become like you're being
examined on the witness stand.
And if you make one false move, he
will eat you alive like one of my abuela's tamales.
Oh.
OK, so Dancing Abuela, don't talk about music, no Christmas,
and steer clear of your dad.
You do not have to steer clear of my dad.
He sounds scary, but really he's just a giant Teddy bear.
OK.
Well, I just want him to really like me.
That's simple.
As far as he's concerned, I am still his little girl.
So if you run into any trouble, just compliment me.
Well, that's going to be easy because you are perfect.
Oh, except do not say that.
OK.
He will see right through it.
He's a lawyer, remember?
Mm.
Yeah.
Right.
Oh, come in.
Come in.
Hola, Mama.
Hola, nina.
Hi.
Mwa.
Mommy, this is Nick.
Nick, this is my mother Maria.
Hi.
These are for you.
Oh, oh, gracias.
Thank you, Nick.
So sweet.
Oh, my gosh.
Welcome to our home.
Alex, this is Nick.
Nick, my brother Alex.
How are you?
Do I know you?
Nope.
I don't think so.
This must be Nick.
Hola, Papi.
Hola, beautiful.
Mr. Rivera, this is for you.
Oh, gracias.
Antonio, please.
OK, Antonio.
Are you sure we haven't met?
Oh, honey.
Put this in the kitchen.
Make sure you put them in water right away.
Sorry.
Oh, and you must be the Dancing Abuela.
Hey, I follow you.
Ah, over 60,000 likes.
Oh, come on.
Let's go in the kitchen.
OK.
Oh, make yourself at home here, Nick!
Your friend, the Mendez boy, has grown up.
Mm-hmm.
Actually, can we just keep that between us?
I don't want them knowing who he is just yet.
Your secret is safe with your abuela.
Gracias, Abuelita.
Mm-hmm.
You chose wisely.
Nick, how did you two meet?
Oh.
Well, we--
We met at a job fair at college.
Job fair?
So you're unemployed, Nick?
Me?
No, no.
I--
No.
Well, Nick is--
Mendez.
You're Nick Mendez.
I knew I recognized you.
Who?
He's a singer, Antonio.
I believe he has five gold records.
MARIA: You remember, dear?
Summer had his pictures all over her wall when she was younger.
But you live in Los Angeles.
What are you doing in SLC?
I have a gig at The Metro.
A gig?
Yes, sir.
A show.
It's Friday night.
Still playing the same kind of music?
Well, I've been working on some new stuff with more
of a hip hop influence.
I hate hip hop.
So Nick, how do you like Salt Lake City?
I love it.
It's amazing.
The mountains are amazing, and I bet you Christmastime
is just beautiful.
ANTONIO: So let me get this straight.
You're just here for this gig, and then you're going straight
back to Los Angeles?
Yes.
That's the current plan.
Uh-huh.
And is my daughter also a gig?
Papi.
NICK: No, no, no, sir.
Sir, no, no.
I can assure you that that is not the case.
Oh, my--
Nick, I've got this.
For your information, we've actually
been friends for 15 years.
What?
When I was in high school, I wrote Nick a fan letter.
Yeah.
And he happened to pull it out of a bag and read it.
Pulled it right out.
Ah.
And well, we became pen pals.
And he called me up.
And--
NICK: And we started texting.
SUMMER: Phone call pals and--
NICK: And then we started just--
Yeah.
And now we're here, so--
You've been friends with this musician for 15 years,
and you're just telling me now?
Dude, you dated supermodels.
What are you doing with my sister?
Well, look, I happen to think that your sister is
better than any supermodel any day, OK?
And you know what?
I happen to be in love with her.
She's perfect.
ANTONIO: I've had enough of this.
Antonio, you sit right back down.
[soft music]
These two young people happen to care
about each other a great deal.
What business is it of yours where he's from
or what he does for a living or even how
long he's going to be in town?
[sighs]
Now, I too just had about enough of this.
It's my birthday, and I want my cake.
Oh, not too big a piece, Mamita.
I'll have some too.
[groans]
I'm sorry.
I'm not hungry.
I'm going to go work on the car.
Antonio, can we just--
It's Mr. Rivera.
That went well.
Mi amor, how about a piece of your abuela's
delicious birthday cake?
No, thank you, Mama.
Aw.
I just feel so badly about all of this.
Your father will get over it.
Don't worry.
You know how old-fashioned he is,
and this was not exactly a traditional courtship.
And it was such a fluke how Nick and I even met.
Sometimes I don't even understand it myself.
Maybe you don't have to.
You can call it luck or fate, whatever you want.
Does it really matter how you found each other?
Isn't the important thing that you did?
Huh.
You know, after your second album,
it all became a little too techno for me.
[laughs]
You know, I've heard that before.
[laughs]
Hey, I just want to apologize for ruining your birthday
party.
Oh, that's all right.
I've had plenty of them already.
So did you really follow me online,
or did you just make that up to get
in good with the family, huh?
[sighs]
You don't have to impress me.
My granddaughter cares a great deal about you.
That's good enough for me.
Well, thank you.
My son-in-law, however, is another matter.
A gold record that they won't just give you, hmm?
That's a gold record you are going to have to earn.
She's a beauty.
Seem to spend more time with the hood up than on the road
these days.
I actually rebuilt one of these engines
a couple summers ago.
If you want, I could take a look.
Yeah, suit yourself.
Yeah?
Yeah.
[laughs]
OK.
I got that.
Oh, thank you.
Mr. Rivera, I'm sorry about what happened in there.
You were blindsided, and that wasn't fair to you.
You know, I might have overreacted a bit myself.
The thing is I'm pretty protective of my daughter,
you know?
Well, yeah, I mean, that comes with being a parent, right?
Well, there's a bit more to that.
When Summer was little, she got bullied a lot in school.
You know, she had immigrant parents.
They had accents, you know?
All the usual stuff.
Kids can be pretty cruel.
Yes, they can.
I remember one year, she was about nine.
She was supposed to sing in the school assembly.
She had such a pretty voice too.
And she was so excited about it.
She practiced and practiced.
Then the big day came, and she got out there,
and all the kids laughed at her, made
silly noises, called her names.
My poor little girl ran off stage in tears.
She never sang in front of people again.
That's so sad.
Yeah.
Yeah, it is.
Well, hey.
Do you want to give it a go?
Yeah.
I think it's the reason she's always been such
a private person, you know?
If you keep your head down, they're
not going to laugh at you.
[engine starting]
[laughs]
[clapping]
Got it.
It's an old trick--
clean the distributor cap.
You're definitely going to want to get
it replaced and the rotor too.
Thanks, Nick.
Of course.
So you're really in love with my daughter?
Summer means everything to me, sir.
I've been through a lot of ups and downs in my life,
and she's always been there for me.
[sighs]
And to be honest, I haven't always
been the best version of myself, but she makes
me want to be for her, for us.
If that's not love, then I don't know.
I'm going to go say goodbye to everyone.
Hey.
What do you say we go back to Antonio?
OK.
[PLAYING ACOUSTIC GUITAR POORLY]
Alex, I'm pretty sure you're scaring all the neighborhood
cats.
[laughs]
Hey, I'm just learning, all right?
Hey, learn a little quieter, mijo.
[laughs]
Everybody's a critic.
MARIA: Mm-hmm.
Hey, Alex.
What do you say I show you a little trick?
I think I got this.
OK.
Thanks.
Nieto, don't be rude.
Thank you.
NICK: All right, here we go.
Nice guitar.
This is called a bar chord, all right?
Now, you're going to slide them up and down the neck,
keeping the same exact shape, all right?
So here we have an E.
[strums e chord]
OK?
Here we have an F.
[strums f chord]
And then so on and so on.
That's pretty cool.
Yeah.
And if you can figure this out, then I
can show you how to turn those into minor chords.
How are you going to do that?
You're leaving this weekend.
[soft music]
Nick, why don't you play something for us?
Oh, no.
You guys, he's not here to entertain us.
He's our guest.
He has a gift.
He should share it.
I wouldn't mind hearing this gift myself,
if Nick doesn't mind.
No, no, no.
Not at all.
I'll play something.
[acoustic guitar playing]
Will you forgive your foolish father with a dance?
Of course, Papi.
ABUELA: Oh, bravo.
Woo!
[applause]
Well, after all these years, you still
have the rhythm, Antonio.
It runs in the family.
[acoustic guitar playing]
[feet tapping]
SUMMER: Woo!
ALEX: OK, Papi.
SUMMER: Woo!
[rhythmic clapping]
Ah, ha, ha, ha.
[laughter]
Woo, still got it.
Oh.
[MUSIC - CARLOS PENAVEGA, "BASIC]
I know this song.
[laughs]
Well, you should.
You know, once told me that when it first came out,
you danced to it in your bedroom every night
for an entire month.
Wow.
Why would I tell you that?
Because you tell me everything.
(SINGING) Lazy lights, button-ups. Got the gown on.
You're all done up, trying to give me a reason
to feel what I'm feeling.
I've seen you bare, seen it all.
You're the type to make a real man fall, no extra needed,
naturally appealing.
"Basic."
Mm-hmm.
Wow, I've never heard that version before.
Yeah.
Actually, nobody has.
That is the way that I originally
wrote it, the way that it was always intended to be.
I mean, it gives the song a whole new meaning.
I actually like this version better.
Yeah, me too.
Really?
Why did you change it?
Well, for one, I have three brothers
who all had to be on it.
And two, the label, they just-- they said that they wanted
something more commercial.
Wait.
They can do that?
They can just make you change something so personal?
That is your art.
Yeah.
Well, art stops becoming personal
once you sign a contract.
(SINGING) Breaking a sweat trying to win what's what.
If you need love, let's make it.
Don't got to fix if it's not undone.
If you need love, just take it.
Hey.
You've been holding out on me.
You remember all the words.
Well, of course, I know all the words.
OK.
Well, sing with me.
(BOTH SINGING) Face to face, you know you have it.
All of me is automatic.
So make it.
Don't fake it.
Give me the basics, yeah.
Just give me the basics.
Oh, yeah.
Oh, look how happy they are together.
Have you changed your mind about him yet?
As a lawyer, I'm going to take the fifth.
[laughs] Come on.
[laughs]
But why do you think it took her so long to bring him home?
Hmm.
(SINGING) Yeah.
(BOTH SINGING) Just give me the basics.
Oh, yeah.
I need the basics.
Oh, yeah.
I need the basics.
Oh, yeah.
You're cute.
[laughs]
(SINGING) Whoa, oh, oh, oh.
Oh, oh, oh.
Whoa, oh, oh.
Whoa, oh, oh, oh.
That was amazing.
I think that we're ready for tomorrow night.
Come here.
Boom.
Hey, why don't we call it a day, get some rest,
and I'll see you guys at the show?
Hey, yo, boss man.
I was just going over this new stuff you wrote.
Is it good?
Good?
Dude, it's great.
This is some of the best writing you've ever done.
I have been feeling kind of inspired lately, so--
I guess Utah really agrees with you.
[upbeat music]
Hmm.
But we've moved you away from Miss Nikroo and the rabbits.
Hasn't that helped?
No, because you moved me into a cubicle
beside Mr. Worthington.
He's a mouth breather.
I can hear him all day.
[wheezes]
It's like sharing an office with an accordion player.
OK, all right, Milton.
May I suggest something?
Another move?
Maybe you have a knuckle cracker I can sit beside?
Have you considered that maybe your environment
isn't the problem?
What are you saying?
Well, you've changed your job description over the last year,
and you've taken on a lot of responsibility.
So maybe the stress of your added workload
is causing you to be overly sensitive to your environment.
So you're saying it's me?
Well--
Oh, all right then.
Thank you for your time.
Milton, wait.
No, no, no.
My course of action is now clear.
I'm going to have a word with Dean Kathryn.
Good day.
[phone vibrating]
Hi.
NICK (ON PHONE): Hi.
SUMMER (ON PHONE): Are you ready for your show tomorrow night?
Yeah, I think so.
I mean, we're sounding good.
Hey, Summer, look.
There's something that I want to ask you.
OK.
NICK (ON PHONE): OK.
So remember how I'm supposed to leave after the concert
to go back to LA?
Uh-huh.
NICK (ON PHONE): What if I don't?
What?
NICK (ON PHONE): This place, it's just been so good to me.
I'm making music again.
I'm writing again.
Then there's you.
Are you sure about this?
NICK (ON PHONE): More than I've ever
been about anything in my life.
Look, I'd like to see you tonight if that's OK--
no friends, no family, just us.
SUMMER (ON PHONE): Like a real date?
[laughs]
No, like a fake date.
Yes, yes.
[laughs]
I'll pick you up at 7:00?
OK.
I'll see you tonight.
Bye.
[uplifting music]
[sighs]
AC: Utah?
NICK (ON PHONE): Yeah, yeah.
I think I'm going to try and find a place out
here, sell everything, and just make the move.
AC: Well, it's your decision, but this is a very big change
to make in your life.
I know, I know.
But, AC, for the first time, I feel like I'm not
going to be doing it alone.
Nick, there's something else I need to talk to you about.
Oh, yeah?
Well, it's going to have to wait.
I'm going on a date tonight.
I'll call you tomorrow.
No, Nick, wait!
[phone clicking]
[sighs]
[phone vibrating]
Alex?
Hey.
I can't talk right now.
I'm getting ready.
ALEX (ON PHONE): You're going to have time for this.
You know that show, Oh My TV?
Your boyfriend's on it.
REPORTER (ON TV): Our top story tonight is that fiery new video
that surfaced showing one-time teen heartthrob
Nick Mendez having an epic blowout
with his now ex-girlfriend Ashley Thomas.
Get out.
Yep, both of you.
Get out.
Just go.
Just go!
[laughs]
Oh.
If you had a life for me to get out of,
this wouldn't be happening.
Oh, baby.
It's time for you to face facts.
Nick Mendez is over.
REPORTER (ON TV): That video is exclusive to Oh My.
And we have the former girlfriend, Ashley Thomas,
on the line now.
[doorbell ringing]
What's going on?
ASHLEY (ON TV): I was shocked, just so shocked.
I had no idea anything was wrong.
Nick made me believe we were the happiest of couples.
I can't believe this.
She's completely lying.
But things don't seem all bad for Nick Mendez.
It didn't take long for the Latin heartthrob
to find a new love.
No.
REPORTER (ON TV): In an Oh My exclusive--
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
--we've learned that Nick's latest prospect is Salt Lake
City resident Summer Rivera.
Insiders who have seen the two together
say things are getting pretty steamy.
Mendez is playing a show Friday night in Salt Lake City.
And the inside scoop is that Miss Rivera
is a longtime super fan.
The two have reportedly been corresponding for years.
Summer, I'm so sorry.
I--
Oh, this is my worst nightmare.
This can't be happening.
Look, I know.
I know.
And I understand how you must be--
No.
No, you don't understand.
No, no.
I do.
Your dad told me everything about the school
and the concert.
What?
Oh, he had no right.
Well, he was just trying to help.
I get that this is your life and this is how it always
has been, but I can't live a life
where I'm always wondering if someone is always watching me.
OK, look, I'm going to fix this, I promise.
You can't.
I think you need to play your show and go back to LA.
OK.
What about us?
There can't be an us.
I mean, I thought.
I thought maybe we could give it a chance, but--
Well, can we still at least keep in touch though?
Still talk on the phone?
Write letters?
I don't know.
I think it's better if we don't.
And I'm sorry, I think you should go.
Summer, come on.
Can we just--
Can you please just go?
[door opening and closing]
or Mr. Worthington and his wheezing.
That's why I'm resigning.
You're resigning?
You may find this hard to believe,
but when I was younger, I was picked on a lot
by the kids at school.
No.
It made me feel like a failure.
So to prove that I wasn't, I was always overcompensating.
I worked too hard, take on too many responsibilities.
And when things don't work out, I blame everybody else.
You helped me see the truth, Miss Rivera.
You've been open and honest and approachable.
You showed me that the real problem was me.
Anyway, I'm going to take some time off
for a bit and rethink things.
Good luck, Milton.
Thank you.
You know, I can't believe it took me 30 years to learn this,
but you can't carry your past around forever.
[chuckles]
[soft music]
Hey.
I saw that horrible story on TV last night.
I am so sorry.
I know how important your privacy is to you.
It's OK.
Have you talked to Nick?
I have.
You know, this whole thing was a bad idea,
and he's headed back to LA after all.
That's too bad.
Are you going to go to his show tonight?
I don't feel like it's the right thing to do.
I understand.
Do you think it would be OK if Toby and I still went?
Yes, of course.
Oh, thank you.
Have fun.
See you tomorrow.
Bye.
Yes.
[giggles]
AC: I tried to cancel the story, Nick,
but I guess they didn't get the message in time.
Honestly, I think this could work in your favor.
Just how exactly do you think that, AC?
Summer's not even talking to me.
I'm sorry to hear that, but there has
been a lot of interest in you.
I got calls from three different promoters.
If tonight goes well, you're back in business.
Look, I got to go.
All right.
Well, we'll talk later.
I'm not sure about that.
Nick?
Hello?
[sighs]
I can't believe I fell for him.
I've become a gossip cliché, another one of Nick
Mendez's exes.
[sighs]
Carino, you know I love you.
Si, Abuelita.
Mm-hmm.
Then you know that what I'm about to say
comes from a place of love.
Don't be so stupid.
You used to have a crush on this boy.
I was 15.
I'm a woman now.
I'm supposed to be making better decisions.
Yes, better than the one you're making.
Nick's life has never been his own.
You were someone that he could hold on to for all these years.
Now, one little crisis, and you're ready to give up?
It was different after we met.
Of course, it was.
This isn't the internet or the telephone.
This is real connection, real feelings, real life, huh?
And sometimes it's messy.
It takes courage for you to put yourself out there
in front of people, but you are a Rivera.
I know you're strong enough to do it.
We come from two entirely different worlds.
We have no good reason to be together.
What good reason is there for anything we do except love?
Have a good show.
Hey, man.
We got a decent crowd out there.
Yeah, they're probably here because of that story.
Step right up.
Come see the has-been.
[laughs]
You are not a has-been, my friend.
You are a once-was, and that's more
than most people get their whole lives.
You got real talent, man.
You're going to be on top again in no time.
Now, would you stop this and just call her?
Come on.
Alyssa?
[ai chiming]
Play Mendez Boyz.
ALYSSA (ON SPEAKER): Playing Mendez Boyz.
[music - carlos penavega]
(SINGING) Have you ever been lovestruck, paralyzed by touch?
[spanish]
for me.
Hi, guys.
I think we are as ready as we'll ever be.
Yes, sir.
It's going to be great, boss man.
Thank you, Dewey.
Hey, about that introduction.
Mm-hmm?
I think I want to change one thing.
DEWEY (ON SPEAKER): Ladies and gentlemen,
please welcome Nicholas Mendez!
[MUSIC - MENDEZ BOYZ, "IF YOU LET ME"]
(SINGING) I really love it when I see you wear your hair
down, not carin' what you're wearin' 'cause you always look
good.
Yeah.
I can't stop staring 'cause you drive me loco.
and its a feeling que me tiene clavado feel like I think
I'm falling for you, girl.
Mi amor, por ti mi chiquitita Don't stop.
Mi amor, por timi chiquitita Don't stop.
Mi amor, por ti mi chiquitita Don't stop.
[muted cheering and applause]
OK.
All right, all right, all right.
All right, all right.
Thank you, guys.
So here's something new that I wrote for somebody.
She's not here tonight, but I'm going to play it anyways.
[applause]
[MUSIC - CARLOS PENAVEGA, "SOMEDAY SOMEWHERE"]
(SINGING) You and I, you and I isn't
so impossible, impossible, but I'll never let
it go 'cause time is on our side.
I got you now, got you now.
He's come a long way from construction, huh?
[giggles]
Ever wish you married a rock star?
I did.
(SINGING) I've traveled to a thousand places.
Woo!
(SINGING) I've seen about a million faces.
But the only one I found can't be with me now.
I believe that someday, somewhere I
will find a girl like you.
And all that I can do is just believe that someday,
somewhere--
[applause, cheering]
Thank you.
Thank you, guys.
Seriously, thank you for being here tonight.
I got a quick story.
I was once in a band.
[laughter]
Yes.
Some of you might have heard of it.
The Mendez Boyz, anyone?
I do miss those guys.
Anyways, I'm going to play a song that put us on the charts
back in the day.
Let's go.
[MUSIC - CARLOS PENAVEGA, "BASIC"]
Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop.
Hey, I'm sorry.
I got to start that one again.
I'm going to play it the way that it was meant to be played.
Just follow me, all right?
[snapping]
(SINGING) Laser lights, button-ups. Got the gown on.
You're all dolled up, trying to give me a reason
to feel what I'm feeling.
I've seen your bare, seen it all.
You're the type to make a real man fall, no extra needed,
naturally appealing.
Breaking a sweat trying win what's won If you need love,
let's make it.
Don't got to fix if it's not undone.
If you need love, just take it.
Face to face, you know you have it.
All of me is automatic.
Soul naked
I--
(SINGING) Don't fake it.
Just give me the basics.
No way.
I'm sorry.
And I'm sorry too.
What do we do now?
We're going to finish the rest of the song.
Come on.
No.
(SINGING) See them stare.
They don't know underneath it all,
you're even more beautiful.
Doing things just for show, I'll be left there
when the curtains close.
Nena keep it real for me.
Woo!
Go, Summer!
(SINGING) Worship where you walk, Holy.
No cover.
No, no, no, whoa.
Face to face, you know you have it.
All of me is automatic.
Soul Naked, Don't fake it.
Just give me the basics.
Give me the basics.
SUMMER (VOICEOVER): So believe it or not, that's
the way it happened.
Abuela calls it our real-life fairy tale.
And you know what?
So do we.
(SINGING) I need the basics.
Just give me the basics.