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Episode 24: The Phone Call
Episode 24: The Phone Call
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PART 2
48 MENDOZA RESTAURANT
49 Ramón and Alex bring out a big, layer cake with sparklers on top. The lights dim. The crowd “oohs”
and
50 “aahs.” The cake is placed on a table.
51 ALBERTO Attention, everyone. Be quiet, please. Quiet. Before we cut into this beautiful
52 cake made with loving care by us (shock from Ramón), their loving sons, a few
53 words from the guests of honor...
54 Mr. Mendoza makes a speech.
55 FATHER Thank you my very dear friends. We wish to thank you all for coming here to join
56 us in our party tonight. Yes, we are retiring, but we will never forget the good
57 times we’ve had here with you over the last thirty years. Now, I know there’s been
58 a rumor that we are selling the restaurant. But I am here tonight to assure you that
59 the Mendoza tradition will continue. So, here’s to the next thirty years of the Casa
Mendoza restaurant. May they be as joyful as the first thirty years.
61 The crowd applauds, as does Rebecca. Alberto tries to put on a good face and joins in the applause.
Ramón
62 is very pleased.
63 FATHER To all of you, God bless, salud, dinero, y amor!
64 He and his wife lift glasses, and the crowd gives them a cheer and applause.
65 MOTHER We have been very lucky to have all of you as friends. And we have been very
66 lucky to have each other, too. (looking at her husband) The only thing I regret in all
67 these years is that my husband is such a good cook! (She pats her waistline.)
68 The guests laugh and applaud. Alberto and Ramón step up to their parents. They look at each other.
69 ALBERTO I’d like to propose a toast to my warm and loving parents. (looking at his parents)
70 May your life continue to be an adventure. . . and may it be joyful and fruitful.
71 To you. (He raises his glass and drinks.)
72 Applause from the guests
73 RAMON To the greatest parents anyone ever had. May every day be better than the last.
74 Salud!
75 The crowd drinks another toast. Mr. Mendoza responds to Ramón in Spanish.
76 ALBERTO (playfully) And now—the couple-of-honor will lead us in a dance.
77 Mr. and Mrs. Mendoza begin to sing. The band starts up. Mr. and Mrs. Mendoza take the floor and
78 dance, singing as they go. Ramón walks over to Rebecca.
PART 3