Lopez

This may sound condescending, but I think it's cute

the way that Manolo has taken Hector under his wing.

I don't like the kid already. He's too damn good looking.

However, I do like the new digs.

Spanish style, like yourself,

but it's missing something, George.

Man, it's missing the kid.

This house is so big, it feels empty.

You know, Cuba's so far away and...

Damn, George, now you got me missing my kids. God!

I thought you were gonna take a trip and go see 'em.

I was, but I realized after you quit our job,

I needed to find a new one quickly.

All right. Well, I'm getting together with Olly

to go over the new one-hour show, so...

So, I'ma stay here and eat your food

and order the UFC fight on pay-per-view

because you still feel guilty about...

Fair enough.

What are you really feeling about it?

It is exciting going out on my own.

I'm not gonna lie to you.

Yes, you are, because you just did.

We go way back, so I'm gonna be completely honest with you.

- Oh, please don't. - You were fired

and only one client came with you.

Yeah, but that client is George Lopez.

I mean, perhaps you've heard of him.

Yes, and I've also heard that he refuses to do the one thing

people are willing to pay him a fortune to do.

Well, technically, that's true.

You still live at home.

Yes, but have you seen my Tesla?

You're on your mom's phone plan.

Yes, because I'm not an idiot.

They don't make phone plans like that anymore.

Okay, this is all temporary.

I believe you.

Look, I don't know how you do it,

but you always seem to end up on top of things.

I think it's the combination of a distant father

and a not-distant-enough mother.

I always have something to prove.

Mmm. Oh. No, no, no, no.

Please. ABC has got this. We've had a good pilot season.

Well, if you insist.

And I have something else I need from ABC.

A meeting for George.

Ooh. You know, sitcom season is over.

I know we say we go year-round, but...

But it's not a sitcom and it's really good

and you won't regret it.

No.

Come on, you know how good George is in a room.

Olly, I can't. Well, you owe me.

Remember Kevin?

You're pulling Kevin?

Well, I'm pulling whatever I have to pull.

Fine.

And at least one senior VP is in the room.

No.

Do you remember Kevin?

- Sure. - I'll tip.

- No. Okay. - Okay.

- No, you offered. - No, I, yeah, no, it's fine, I'll...

- The prices went up here. - Thank you.

You know, my new show has to have a cool title.

Like, something that tells people that it's different,

like, right away.

- How about "Mexican PI"? - No, dude.

That's cheesy. That's like '80s.

- Tom Selleck stuff. - I love Tom Selleck.

If I owned my house, I would do one of his reverse mortgages.

Or else, I like the guy that sells the gold,

the guy from "Knots Landing."

- William Devane? - Oh, man! Hector!

What the hell are you doing back there?

Hey, what's Hector doing here?

I told him to come along, jefe.

Hey, you can relax just by listening to Mr. Lopez.

Call me George but don't jump out at me, dude.

- You scared the hell out of me. - My bad, G.

- But hey, that new show sounds amazing. - Oh, thanks.

Huh? Isn't that a sitcom?

No, dude, it's like a gritty hour-long,

you know, but relevant to today.

It kind of shows a different side of me.

It shows my acting chops

like Bryan Cranston did with "Breaking Bad."

- He was scary. - Yeah, right?

He was scary but he was sympathetic.

That's the key. Keep it real,

and I want to do it in the Valley.

Wait a minute, that could be the name, eh?

Coming up next, "Valleys." Huh?

That's hot. "Valleys."

I'll show Danny's dumb ass who's relevant. "Valleys."

So, George, look, I know the new show

is not a comedy or anything, but how do you come up

with all that crazy shit you do, huh?

Weed? La mota? Right?

I don't know. Not a lot.

Just a little bit and then staying hydrated.

A lot of coconut water, like that.

Hey, jefe, if it's cool with you,

I was gonna go get Hector settled in

and come back when you need me to pick you up.

All right, that's cool.

You know, he's a great kid but he got off-track

and he's got nobody. Never had a dad around,

just like us, so in prison,

we kind of had each other's backs.

Gotta help him out, right? Give back.

That's good, Manolo. I like that.

I'm proud of you, man. Hey, Hector.

Good to meet you, man. I'm sure I'll see you around.

Hey, and the weed is only like 10% of my funny, all right?

So don't do drugs or any of those bath salt stuff.

He really is funny.

Let me do it, just organize it.

All right. Thank you so much.

Hey, Olly, what's happening?

You still work here or what?

Hey, listen, I think I found the perfect title for my new show.

"Valleys." 'Cause it sets a tone, you know?

And because we're doing it in the Valley,

we can push up against a lot of the stereotypes

but it's really about the lows.

"Valleys." Oh, I like it.

Do you play a cop or a PI?

No, no, I'm an ex-cop

and he's caught in a web of corruption

and because it's real, we can shine a spotlight

on the important issues in the Latino community.

Hmm. Well, that's great, and I have

some other great news for you.

My law degree finally proved useful.

I got you out of your Vegas contract.

- Wait a minute, you did? No lawsuits? - Nope.

- No damages? - Nope.

The only thing is, you can't perform standup

during the length of the contract.

Wait a minute, I can't do standup?

Well, you can if you go back to Vegas.

No, I don't want to do that.

Well, but I can do "Valleys," though, right?

Yep. I limited the non-compete to the area you were hired... standup.

Yeah, okay. Yeah, I can deal with that. Yeah, all right.

Good, 'cause I have some other good news for you.

What's that? I got you a meeting at ABC

to pitch your show, "Valleys."

Wait a minute. ABC wants to hear "Valleys"?

Oh, they were practically begging for the meeting.

- They were? - Mm-hmm. All morning.

Wow. Let's celebrate.

What am I doing drinking coffee?

Hey, you got some tequila back here?

I don't ever want room for cream.

You give me all my damn coffee

and I will drink it or I will pour it in the trash.

Just let me decide. Here's how the companies get you.

- What's that? - Oh, it's my first podcast.

I have three hours.

I was thinking I should edit it,

but it all sounds pretty damn good.

What up, G? Whoo!

Love your steam shower, man.

The one in my room doesn't have

nearly as much pressure or steam.

You should probably get that fixed.

Your room?

This ain't a hotel.

I didn't think you were charging him.

Well, it's not a flophouse, either.

But you said that we gotta help him.

I was agreeing with you, all right?

You should be taking him under your wing.

He should be staying with you.

I don't have a wing. I just got out of prison.

I'm sorry if I messed up, jefe,

but Hector needs your help.

If you put him out on the street,

he's just gonna go back to his old ways.

What do you mean, if I put him out on the street?

I just wanted him to have a good influence,

and you're the best influence I know.

Oh, that's right. You were in prison.

Damn! Damn!

I'm just saying, the kid needs your help,

and you did say the place has been empty since Erica left.

Buenas dias! School's tomorrow.

I'd better figure out what I'm gonna wear.

Oh, yeah. Hey, I gotta get you a backpack

and some pencils

and some of those pudding cups for your lunch.

Hey, Hector, you mind turning the TV off?

We're trying to work.

Hey.

Hey, what'd you do to get thrown in jail, anyway?

This last time? Receiving stolen property.