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all her problems with her mother

had been solved!

He appeared to be a good man...

but to someone with first-hand knowledge

of Latin macho...

he seemed to have

the emotions of a Mexican woman.

She had no idea of how to react,

except to flee.

What're you doing? We're still moving.

I'll take you all the way to the bus stop.

You got to let me take you all the way.

I'll take you.

All the way.

How weird was this ride?

Sorry. I'm sorry.

Yes, you are released. Yes.

Bye-bye.

A simple request from my mother

startled me.

Her rules were bending.

She was losing her battle

to remain uninvolved with the Claskys.

"Try it on."

Try...

Just. "Just try it on."

Just try on.

Just.

Just.

There is one particular cultural difference...

which I wish to explore academically

at Princeton.

American women, I believe...

actually feel the same as Hispanic women

about weight.

A desire for the comfort of fullness.

And when that desire

is suppressed for style...

and deprivation allowed to rule...

dieting, exercising American women...

Left!

... become afraid of everything

associated with being curvaceous...

such as wantonness, lustfulness...

Left!

... sex, food...

motherhood.

All that is best in life.

Wow!

Taste, she has.

Just try it on.

When did you learn to speak English?

Just try it on.

It's too tight. It doesn't fit.

Bernice, just try it on.

It's too small. I'm too big.

- Just try it on!

- Okay.

I'll show you.

Thanks.

Lovely way to start the day.

The world's most trim Mexican

learns her first sentence...

and uses it to watch me grunt my way...

into a...

- It fits!

- Okay.

No.

Thanks.

Whatever happened to Frre Jacques

or Itsy-Bitsy Spider?

- Make room.

- I know.

But every time he has a nightmare,

I teach him one of my old songs.

That way, his nightmares have a purpose.

But I don't have to sing it for anyone.

Right, you're clear on that.

How many did you sell of this song,

Grandma?

He likes to know that stuff.

She was huge.

Here goes.

76,000, which is great for a jazz album.

Jesus.

F*** you.

Dad!

For Christ's sake, why are you screaming?

Why, crazy father,

why aren't you screaming?

I'm working on it.

The stunned thing has to get dealt with.

"John Clasky..."

- No.

- Yes.

"John Clasky, who, at 25...

"made his mark

on the New York restaurant scene...

"has re-emerged

as a young and confident veteran...

"taking chances with his combinations..."

- Dad.

- Your sister's talking.

"...beginning with a succession

of appetisers...

"is constantly yet casually daring."

Dad, this is so great.

Oh, my God.

I think, here it is.

"Eating at this perfect, smaller,

passionate restaurant...

"inspires one's own abandonment

of caution.

"To wit...

"John Clasky is the best chef

in the United States."

- Look how great you read it.

- Perfect, Dad.

John, four stars. Oh, my God.

You even look different to me.

I wonder what Mum will do?

I read it!

All right. What is this?

I don't know.

I'm just so happy for you

and all your hard work.

Oh, my goodness.

All right.

Don't worry. I'll wait for you.

Nice move.

We are so smooth. Right on.

Ladies and gentlemen,

the mother of two children! Look at that.

You look good.

You're too beautiful. It's ridiculous.

- I like you.

- Okay, I love you.

Go.

You don't even need me, do you?

Just go. Now she's on.

It's all you!

No.

Don't get sad. You had fun, I swear.

Deb, cheer up!

What am I going to do about me?

No, not yet!

Great sex.

It's John Clasky.

"I read your good review."

I read your good review.

They read me your good review.

- Nice.

- Not so far.

I'm sorry. How are you doing?

I do fine.

Be happy.

Be happy.

Yeah. Absolutely.

Congratulations. Good job.

- I need to talk to you.

- Oh, man. Okay.

- You deserved it.

- You were terrific.

Congratulations. You guys worked hard.

Way to go.

- Pietro, what's wrong?

- I got a fantastic offer for my own place.

Everyone wants to back me

since the paper came out.

I can't lose you

and keep the hours I'm keeping.

I can't do my life unless I hold onto you.

I think I just gave you

an incredible bargaining position.

So you gave away 20% of the restaurant...

without even talking to me about it?

I had to, right then,

or I would have lost him.

Then I wouldn't have enough time

with the family.

- I don't exist.

- Sure you do.

I was all worried, just trying to

figure out the timing to talk to you...

about renting a place for the summer.

I think you have your timing.

- Mum, the realtor's here. You coming?

- Go on.

All right, I'll be back later.

- Hi.

- Hi there.

- I'm Mike.

- Deborah. Hi.

There's a great rental that just came

on the market, so we're starting at the top.

- Okay.

- Good.

I'm never gonna be one of those girls

whose hair...

flows perfectly in a convertible.

Move your seat forward.

I just...

A little more. Good.

You must be trouble.

Look at this.

Isn't it gorgeous?

It's beautiful. It's fabulous. Perfect.

What word is the same in Spanish?

Thank you.

So, this will be your room, okay?

Don't worry.

I'm gonna put lots of nice stuff in here, too.

Did you ask her if she could live in?

Come on.

There are no buses from her to here.

There's no question. Double come on.

The barrio, Carbon Beach.

What to do?

Come on, it's going to be so great.

I'm gonna get someone

to explain everything to you. Come on.

You must learn English.

Why won't she learn English?

Be careful.

I'm gonna have to learn

"you must learn English" in Spanish.

Excuse me.

- Excuse me, do you speak English?

- Yes, I do.

Would you please help me?

Will you translate for me with her?

Sure.

Sure. Forever.

He's gonna...

Give me a minute.

Okay. Hi.

I've rented a house for the summer...

and she needs to sleep at the house

because of the bus schedule.

No, sorry.

What? Why?

She can't, because her daughter.

You have a daughter?

A whole daughter you've never mentioned?

This is a little crazy that I don't know this.

No, don't translate asides.

She said she can't live here.

- Because her daughter...

- I got that.

Her daughter can also live here

for the summer. Go, tell her that.

Deborah, if she didn't tell us

about her child...

she has to have a deep sense of privacy.

We can figure out

how she can still live at home.

Hell, I don't mind driving her at night.

Let's spare the world

you on the roads, okay?

What am I gonna do?

I'm sorry, my friend, but this is what I need.

It's just for the summer.

I don't want to lose you, but...

She said she live here with you.

Hey, Cristina!

Malibu. Malibu.

The first time one sees natural beauty

which is privately owned...

oceans as people's backyards

confounds the senses.

Oh, my gosh.

I didn't know God had a toy store

for the rich.

The beaches are so clean. It's beautiful.

Three months?

We're gonna be staying here

for three months.

We're gonna be staying at this beach

for three months! This is amazing!

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