The Broken Marriage Vow - First Season

Alright, class dismissed. See you tomorrow.

Gio, please stay behind.

What's going on with you?

You've been missing classes

and you haven't been attending our practices.

You're the team captain, you know?

Even your teammates are complaining about your absence.

I'm quitting the team. Problem solved.

I won't be playing anymore.

Think about that decision carefully, Gio.

Relax, you might break the controls.

Here.

This should help cool your head off.

Want to come with me?

I have a good gaming setup at home.

I sometimes let my friends come over and play.

They're all hardcore gamers. Want me to introduce you?

Hello, Max. Is Gio with you?

No, Uncle. He didn't even come to practice earlier.

He didn't tell me and Mikah anything.

Ma'am, you mentioned earlier

that you saw him outside your ex's house, right?

Why was he outside? Was he waiting for something?

Why was he hesitating to go in?

Are they doing something bad to him there?

I need to find out what's going on inside that house.

Your friends said you weren't with them.

This isn't right, Gio.

You're not a boarder who can come and go as you please.

Again, where have you been?

I searched for the thief who stole my phone.

I found it, Dad.

But you said you just lost it.

Gio, I don't like that you're lying to me.

It won't happen again.

I told you I'd buy you a new phone, right?

Use them both so I can always contact you.

Your mom's worried about you.

What's happening to you, Gio?

I want to understand what's going on.

I don't feel welcome anywhere I go.

I feel like an adopted stray cat when I'm at Dad's home,

and I can't go back to Mama because of Coach Gab.

I'm sure Auntie Jill will still welcome you

even if Sir Gab's there with her.

Mama doesn't want me anymore.

That's not true, Gio.

You said you wanted to know what's going on, right?

Please don't get mad at me, Gio.

Why are you being so nosy?!

Because you're important to me, Gio!

You're important to me too, Mikah.

Dr. Victorino, this is Gio's principal.

Can you come by my office later at 4PM?

Is he in trouble?

That will be the topic of our discussion.

I've also called Mr. Ilustre.

Dr. Victorino, have a seat.

We called for you today because Gio's teachers

are getting worried about his performance in class.

His grades are dropping.

He's no longer part of the top five students in his class.

If he's having a hard time with class subjects and tests,

maybe getting a tutor for Gio would solve the problem.

Gio's test scores are not the problem.

He hasn't passed many of his requirements

because he's always absent.

Actually, he was also absent earlier.

Mr. Ilustre and Dr. Victorino.

We're aware of your family's situation.

But when it comes to Gio, I hope that you two get along.

I'll...

We'll try.

Gio isn't an isolated case.

Many families also have similar problems.

The school offers counseling

to those families facing difficulties about separation.

I encourage the three of you to take it.

Let us all prioritize what's best for Gio.

What's happening to Gio?

You sound like you're blaming me.

I'm asking you a question.

He's currently living with you.

Who else am I supposed to ask?

I don't know what's going on with him, either.

He has also started keeping secrets from me.

Is everything well at your house?

Yeah, we're all getting along.

How about when you're not at home and he's there alone?

Do they still get along?

Hi, boo.

Hi, boo.

- Hi, baby. - Don't wake her up.

- She just fell asleep. -

Are you tired?

Gio's principal asked me

to come to school earlier.

Boo, is something going on at home when I'm not here?

What do you mean?

I told you what happened

when Mom and Dad were here, right?

Gio was in a bad mood when he got home

because they lost the game.

Gio's going through something right now.

I also know that

they've never liked Gio's presence here.

I'm aware that your mother's been dropping hints.

David, you know that Mommy's like that with everyone.

And instead of dealing with it,

you just expect everything to be fine?

I have no right to discipline your son,

and I don't intend to.

That's your responsibility.

Mikah?

Good afternoon, Auntie.

Good afternoon.

Does your mom know that you're here?

To be honest, I didn't tell Mama that I'm here.

I want to tell you something about Gio.

- Please, come inside. - No, Auntie.

I won't be taking long.

I'm just really worried about Gio.

He told me that he's not okay at Uncle David's house,

but he doesn't want to come home here, either.

Did he say why?

I think it's best if you ask him yourself.

Okay.

But did he tell you why he's not okay there?

Gio said that he doesn't feel like he belongs there.

What do you mean?

Are they mistreating him?

They scolded him.

Who did?

Mr. and Mrs. Lucero.

They humiliated him.

Gio.

Come here. Let's talk.

Your principal asked me and Jill to meet her.

Apparently, you haven't been submitting

your assignments and projects

because you don't go to class.

Where have you been going?

Is it true that you also want to quit your basketball team?

Why?

I've lost interest in basketball.

What's happening to you?

Gio, you have to tell me if you have any problems.

Even if I tell you,

nothing will change.

Gio, I know...

I know this is hard for you, but...

...you have to adjust.

You have to understand that this is our life now.

Fine. If you don't want to talk to me,

I won't force you.

But get yourself together.

First of all, from now on,

you have to tell me where you're going

and what time you're coming home.

Second,

you're not allowed to skip your classes or training.

Third,

we're having lunch with the Luceros tomorrow.

Prove to them that you're not who they think you are.

Show them you're a respectful and kind kid.

Let's put our best foot forward, Gio.

Got it?

Who do the Luceros think they are

to treat Gio that way?

He is not their son.

They have no right to talk to him like that.

Can't you go to their house?

Their security is tight.

There's got to be a way

for them to stay and listen to me.

What are you planning to do, ma'am?