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U18-01

Why did you and Mom have to get divorced?

We're talked about this before, Alex. Your mom and I changed. We can't be together anymore.

Is that why she got married again?

Your mother wanted... she and Norman... I don't know why she got married again.

Are you gonna get married again?

Only if I meet the right person. But, for now, it's just you and me, OK?

OK.

Don't forget, this weekend, you're with your mother.

I wish you could come, too.

Thanks, but, I don't think so.

Hello, Mama. Anything new?

I'm tired. Maybe it's really time to retire.

Yes, it won't be long before you can sit back and relax.

Sounds too good to be true.

Any mail?

Yes, a letter came for you. I left it next to the cash register, and Alberto is trying to reach you.

What does he want?

He didn't say. He'll call back, tomorrow. Is Alex at Christine's?

Yeah...  I don't believe it. I knew something was up!

Bad news?

It's from Christine's lawyer.

What does your ex-wife want now?

She and her new husband are moving to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles? Good riddance.

She wants Alex to go live with her.

Ay, no me digas eso. Alex belongs here, with his family, his friends. You have to stop her.

I agree, but what can I do? She's his mother. He loves her.

Of course! But he loves his father, too. Alex is just a child. He needs you. He needs you to be strong for him now.

I'll die if I lose Alex.

What are you doing?

Calling Christine.

Chris? This is Ram¨®n. I got a letter from your lawyer, today. I think we'd better talk.

U18-02

All these photographs are by local artists.

Some of them are quite good... aren't they?

Mm.

Hi, how are you? This is Rebecca Casey.  Nice seeing you again... Hope you have a good time.

I especially like this one, let me show you...

Hello, Alberto...

Oh, hey! How are you?

Alberto...

You look beautiful.

Thank you. Introduce me to your friend...

Oh, yes. Diana Marshall, this is Rebecca Casey. Diana's one of the architects at my firm.

Very nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you. And this is my friend, Bob Greenwood.

Bob... Rebecca.

It's a very nice opening, don't you think?

Yes, um... Some of the photographs are quite striking.

You know you look so familiar to me... Have we met?

I... don't think so.

I just realized... You're the woman in the...

No.  Sorry! She doesn't...?

I don't what?

Not yet.

It's a surprise. Why don't you come with me?

Nice to meet you.

Nice seeing you.

Mm-hm, bye.

Alberto Mendoza! Your photographs are part of this exhibit?

That's the surprise.

Oh, Alex and Ram¨®n. What a stunning picture.

That picture looks like it's drawing quite a crowd. What is it?

Oh, my gosh! It's me!

Well, what do you think?

It looks... it looks like...

Like one of America's pioneer women... full of adventure... full of fire... a  little pain... and dreams...

It looks like I just rolled out of bed.

No, not at all! Did you see what I called it?

 'Dream Catcher.'

I got you home so late! But it was worth it, wasn't it?

Oo. I'm gonna have to pull an all-nighter. But, I must admit, I enjoyed the opening... and I loved your pictures, Alberto, especially the one of little Alex.

You were the star of the evening.

I suppose I should start my homework.

When will I see you again?

Maybe next week.

For you.

What's this?

Go ahead, open it.

Oh, Alberto... the dream catcher! Thank you. That's very kind of you. I won't have any more bad dreams now, right?

Right. It just lets... the good dreams through.

Bye.

Bye.

U18-03

Well, we have been thinking about retiring, but, um... Alberto, that's a lot of money. Are you sure these investors are serious?

They're very serious. I checked with their bank and the money's there.

But is it a good idea... to sell the restaurant?

Well... it makes me nervous, very nervous. Ram¨®n, speak up.

I don't think we should sell. This restaurant has been in the family for thirty years. It's not only our business; it's our home.

I disagree with Ram¨®n. My argument is simple: sell and take the money. We can always build a restaurant somewhere else. Don't you want to retire without worrying about money?

Yes...

Ram¨®n, you'll need the money to pay for Alex's education, to buy your own home...

Your father and I don't need a lot of money...

One can never have enough...

The restaurant makes enough to take care of all of us.

But why work so hard, Ram¨®n?

I like hard work, good hard work.

What does that mean?

Nothing.

This would give you more time with Alex... We may never get an offer like this again...

Alberto, your Mother and I need to discuss this some more. Ram¨®n, you'd better take Alex to his picnic, huh? We'll talk again... soon.

Excuse me...

Ram¨®n, listen. We'll blow this deal if Mom and Dad don't say yes right away. I'm telling you-the investors will walk.

It doesn't seem like the right move to me. There's nothing I can do.

You can change your mind! If you do, Mom and Dad will sell in a minute.

I doubt that.

Dad! We gotta go!

Hold your horses. I'm coming.

You know, you're losing a chance of a lifetime.

That's your opinion. I'm sorry, Alberto. I gotta go.

We'll talk later. Enjoy your picnic, Alex.

I will. Bye, Uncle Alberto.

Ram¨®n, do me a favor, give this note to Rebecca, will you?

You serious about her?

Don't you know, Ram¨®n, I'm always serious. I'm a serious guy.

Mama, you look beautiful!

Is that what you tell all the girls?

Absolutely not! Only you, Mama. Only you.

You're so silly.

Why are you in such a happy mood?

Cause when we sell this place, we'll be on easy street.

You are in love!

I'm always in love, Mama.

What's her name?

Carmen Mendoza! My mama!

Ah, you're so silly.