Four Sisters Before the Wedding

Sisters, we're all still alive! Thank You, Lord!

I miss you all.

Sorry, I'm having lunch.

I have a class in 30 minutes.

I also have a consultation with my dissertation adviser.

Nice, very busy.

I can already imagine Mama's excitement

when she hangs your PHD diploma on our wall, Gabbie.

And I'm sure, Alex, she will be as excited

when she hangs the poster of your

first movie on our achievement wall.

I hope she will be.

By the way, how's Mama?

Mama's fine. Don't worry.

She looks after the kids when I conduct my online classes.

I've been thinking during this quarantine,

if the frontliners get hazard pay...

...moms should get

haggard pay.

Speaking of haggard... Guys, I have to go in a while.

I have a meeting.

Why did you call for this super-secret sisters only meeting?

What's this?

Sisters,

we're having this meeting

because of CJ.

Wait, is he okay?

There's a problem with CJ?

What happened to CJ?

He's been texting me recently.

He and Princess have been arguing a lot lately.

Huh?

They just visited me the other day.

They seemed fine.

I know.

But they almost split after that visit.

- Huh? Really? - No kidding?

Princess went back to Uncle Honey Boy and Aunt Jeannette.

Wow. That bad?

What were they fighting about?

Random stuff.

But lately...

...it's Nicole.

Nicole?

They've been married six years.

Why is Nicole suddenly an issue?

No, no, no.

I know that, I know that.

They met up recently.

Yeah, they had a meeting.

It's for the high school reunion

they're planning for next year.

That's all there is to it.

You think they'll split up?

I don't think so.

No.

I hope not.

I have a feeling, it's just a small tiff.

Nothing serious. Like the one Mama and Papa had before.

The first one, yes. The second was a major blowup.

You all remember that?

We were so young back then ...

Gabbie, I'm already 13!

You just turned 13,

barely a teenager.

You're still a baby.

It's against the rules!

Bobbie! Talk to CJ!

He wants me to deliver flowers and stuffed toys

to a girl he's courting in school.

And he wants me to pay for it all!

You're such a snitch, Gabbie!

You're courting someone?

Since when?

It's against the rules, remember?

Sis, I'm not courting Nicole.

I just want to give her gifts for her birthday.

Anyway, how's Singapore? How's technology camp?

Super fun!

Yesterday, we saw a tablet PC, a pocket phone PC...

But speaking of technology,

CJ, why don't you just email her?

Or send her a message on YM? Or Friendster.

Sis! You're okay with CJ courting this girl?!

CJ?! Courting?!

No, no, no, no!

There are rules, rules, rules!

Give me that.

Hello, CJ?

What is the meaning of this?

You know Mama and Papa's rule, right?

What's the rule, everyone?

"You can't date, until you graduate.

Diploma first, lovelife later."

Good, you know!

Wait, wait, where's Alex?

Is she up already?

Manang, please call Alex. We're gonna be late.

- I'll do it. Alex! - Alex.

Yeah, coming!

Sis, I'm not courting Nicole.

Just be a good boy, CJ.

Make the most of your trip.

Say your goodbyes to CJ.

Bye CJ!

I'm not gonna buy your gifts anymore.

Okay. Bye, sisters.

Buh-bye, CJ.

Gabbie, why did you call CJ?

Overseas calls are expensive.

Mama might faint when she sees the phone bill.

Ate Teddie, chill.

It's CJ after all. And we don't do it often.

Still.

Matutina Marie! Has the van been repaired?

The van is so, so super fine.

Oh, my goodness! From Matutina to ... Butch?!

Stop it!

You're making me blush.

Nice!

Did you put hair gel cement?

- Don't touch it. - It doesn't move.

Are you gonna join a Filipino version of F4?

Or will you form your own boyband?

- Ah, why not? - I like that!

Or they can serenade me instead.

Yeah, I'll be like Shan Cai.

Tina Marie, you want to be like the F4 boys?

F4?! I'm Shan Cai. Pretty Shan Cai!

Chan Chai! Go wash the dishes.

Mama, don't I look like Shan Cai?

Alex, earlier--

Hey, hey, hey!

What's the meaning of that?

Alex, why are you wearing my shoes?

Borrow?

No! Alexandra, I don't want to lend them!

I'm sure you'll take them everywhere

and you'll return them to me, all muddy.

Relax, Teddie.

I'll clean them later when we get home.

No! Where are your sneakers?

Worn out.

I have a video shoot and I need to wear sneakers.

Gabbie, lend her yours.

Sorry, I have P.E. today.

Alexandra, you can't!

Those are new shoes.

I've only worn them three times.

You'll ruin them for sure!

Are you that heartless?! You won't lend them to me?!

No! Give them back!

Teddie, stop it.

You might hurt each other!

Let's eat first!

Stop it! Please!

Take care of my shoes.

Take care of my watch.

Mmmm.

- Gabbie, you've got all your things? - Alex...

You were wrong there. Next time, ask permission.

And please, make sure to bring those home in one piece.

So she doesn't get on your case again.

Okay, for you Bobbie,

- I'll bring these back so clean - Is there gas?

- they're whiter than your armpits. - Yes, there is.

What's wrong?

Matutina Marie, didn't you say the van's fine?

I'm so sorry. It was fine a while ago.

I'll try again.

Guys! It's Mom!

Hello, Ma!

Hi, Ma! I'll put you on speaker phone.

Hi, Ma!

Hi, kids.

You're still at home?

We were just about to leave.

How's the conference?

It's okay.

Too bad we don't have time to go sightseeing here in Cebu.

How are your sisters, Teddie?

We're okay, Ma. Alex tried to sneak out last night ...

- She came home late-- - Ma, I didn't!

And Bobbie's covering for her.

She was just five minutes late, Ma.

Just don't be late for dinner later.

You know how your Lola Ibiang is.

Yes, Ma. I'll make sure Alex comes on time.

What time should we pick you up at the airport later?

4 PM.

Ma, what time will Dad arrive from Cagayan?

Ah...

Hello? Dad?

Dad, I'll put you on speakerphone so you can hear Ma on the other line.

Here.

Hi Pa!

- Hi Pa! - Hello, Pa!

Hello? Hello, Grace?

Is Tina going to fetch you and mom at the same time?

- You're Papa isn't coming home. - My flight arrives around five PM.