Lopez

Where is this place?

My favorite little lunch spot is right around the corner this way.

Yeah, no, it's this way, of course.

Oh.

Whoa!

So you took the Chebby deal? And this is the car they gave you?

No, Chebby didn't give me that one. I had to buy it for Tiddlypie.

He didn't want to ship it home so it's mine.

Why you driving it though?

Like, that's so down-market? That's not even your style.

- Paid me $500,000. - Oh.

And he has to, per his contract.

Yeah, but this guy should be able to

walk onto any Chebby lot, and pick whatever model he likes.

Well, there are no Chebby lots and this is the only model,

but Chebby is the car of the future.

And all the exposure from the Chebby spots is really going to cement

George's demo with that Vegas residency.

Man, that residency gig will be so cool to have.

Right? Can you imagine headlining in Las Vegas

without the headaches of going on the road?

Like, you don't have to worry about

going out to the crowds. The crowds come to you.

Take the elevator to work.

Not a bad commute: From the penthouse to the showroom.

And my commute will be even shorter

because I'm on a lower floor, of course.

You're a lucky man.

Oh, and maybe some nights we can catch the same elevator,

- ride to work together. - Yeah, I don't know about that.

I'm looking at that time more of like "me time," you know?

Oh, I just got a text from Erica.

She's at a sweet 16 party... Wow.

- Are they riding elephants? - Yes.

And now she's heading to a pool party hosted by Taylor Swift.

"Best party ever."

There you go. "Until mine."

"I want a blowout, Dad."

And that's all caps so that's gonna be important.

Look at all those emojis, man, with dollar signs and diamonds.

- I can't wait. - Yeah.

All right, so the restaurant, it turns out, was back that way.

Yeah.

George, we're moving.

Oh, my God, this just doesn't end.

I can't go to lunch now.

This is crazy.

I got to pick up Erica at the heliport.

This party's shuttling the kids in and out by helicopter.

I don't understand, jefe.

That all sounds like fun, but you look pissed.

This is what I was afraid of.

Erica hanging out with super rich kids is seriously messed up.

Well, she didn't make herself rich... you did.

And it's just what those private school kids do.

And that's what Erica needs to do if she wants to fit in.

- I know, I went to one. - Well, I'm not having it.

Because you give these kids everything and then everything is never enough.

I don't know, it's not all bad.

I mean, sometimes I find that digging from that

deep well of dissatisfaction helps me push and try harder.

Would you want that for your daughter?

Oh, God, no.

Exactly, thank you. Think it's time to take an emergency field trip.

So we'll reschedule lunch then.

Let's go and learn about what really matters,

that happiness isn't how fat your wallet is.

It's about how true you are to yourself.

Where's that at?

San Fernando.

That's a crappy car.

I could still go to lunch.

Oh, okay, but I can't expense you.

- Oh, I'm good. - Oh.

Dad, where are we going?

Erica, I'm gonna show you how to keep things real.

Dad what does this have to do with my party?

Everything. You know, Erica, I think you need

a little perspective on your party. Okay, happiness isn't helicopters

and elephants, okay? It's about doing the best with what you have,

like these people.

It's trashy

Hey.

Thought you were glad you got out.

Hey, listen, I got out, I like it here.

You know, you have to have respect for the area.

Is that a Starbucks?

Wow, I didn't think you could look that hard

drinking a tall, spice latte.

But this is great, you see, it's the real world.

- Was that a gunshot? - No.

That's fireworks.

Come on, Manolo, hit it.

Hey, hey, man, a quinceañera.

Hey, pull over.

Okay, you see, this is what it's all about.

Going to a park, inviting some friends,

just making it simple,

nothing ornate, nothing overblown. People having a good time.

Hey, look at this party.

Oh, my God.

George Lopez.

- Hey. - What are you doing here?

Well, I was driving by, you know, and I saw

you guys were having a celebration.

I wanted to say, "Felicidades, congratulations a todos."

Don't be humble about your presence.

This is a special blessing for us.

- Muchas gracias. - Yeah, yeah, yeah.

You know, you see, Erica, you can be a princess

without glitz and glamour, you know?

This is how it's done.

- Happy quinceañera! - Yeah.

But on behalf of my

new bride and myself,

we thank you for blessing our sacred union.

Oh, man, I thought this was a quinceañera.

Yeah, well, she is 15.

Oh, uh, all right, well then, uh,

you have a bright future ahead of you. It's a long road, right there.

Yeah, we do.

I'm not affiliated as of right now,

but I got a hookup and it's looking pretty promising.

We talking about being in a gang?

Your lips to God's ears.

No, man, you don't want to be in a gang.

You got a young bride, you know, teach her

how to drive, vote, swim without the little things, aye?

All right. You guys take care of yourselves, all right?

Hey, (speaking Spanish)

Keep the party going.

- Hey, Mr. Lopez. - Yeah?

Thank you for stopping by. And your bride is lovely too.

Hey, cochino. Come on, let's go.

Come on, Manolo, get in the car, hurry up.

Welcome to Casa de Tranquil.

Isn't this great? Come on, check it out.

I'm gonna build right here on this land.

Then we can all feel what it's like to be connected.

- Oh, my God. - Isn't this great?

So the rumors are true? We lost all our money?

We lost all our money, what are you talking about?

- A lot of people have been saying it. - I'm not having money trouble.

I just want to move here because I think

I'd be more at home here than in Beverly Hills.

Who's saying I got money trouble?

Not a lot of people, I mean, the kids at school,

their teachers, their parents.

- What? - Some of your neighbors.

Buying in San Fernando, driving a Chebby.

Son of a bi... That's...

Owing a bunch of people at the golf tournament.

They say you're selling Pebble Beach because your career's on the skids.

Okay, I'm not selling my Pebble Beach house

and my career's not on the skids, my career's fine.

Dad, I don't know. Maybe my party's not even a good idea.

No, you know what, I know. And you know what,

we're gonna have your birthday party.

We're gonna clear up this misunderstanding

by throwing you the biggest birthday bash

any teenager's ever had... A major, major blowout.

- Really? - Really.

Oh, my God. Yes.

- Yes. - But I thought you were gonna teach

Erica a lesson about what really matters?

I am.

What really matters is that no one's ever gonna say

that George Lopez is a failure.

So, jefe, we taking the Chebby?

No, not tonight, man. I'll drive.

- All right. - Get in.

We're going to a very expensive hotel

in a very expensive car.

That'll get the word out.

Now, just a thought,

instead of renting just a portion of the pool area,

why not rent the whole thing?

Wow, I don't know if I need an area that big.

I know it's crazy for a 16th birthday party, right?

But these kids party like they're professionals.

Then their parents come and check it out,

then they all text and tweet about it like it's their job,

and, well, for some of them, it is their job.

Anyway, you don't want to spend this much and still look cheap.

- Hmm, hmm? - All right.

- I'll take the whole area then. - Brilliant.

Okay, but just to be clear, this is still the coolest, hippest hotel

- my boss can rent, right? - Yes, it is.

Now, you're gonna want a DJ. Is there anyone you like in particular?

I like Deadmau5 and Moby.

Oh, perfect, I cannot imagine how much that'll cost,

but I'll get right on it.

Deadmau5 and Moby?

Thank you, Manolo, you've been a tremendous help.

Your daddy has good news.

Wait a minute, great news.

Guess who rented out the pool at the W Hotel for your party?

- Are you serious? - Come on.

That's so great.

- Did I handle my business? - You did, jefe.