... F A N T A S T I C P R E S E N T A...
Dicen, "Si usted puede hacer aquí,
usted puede hacer en cualquier lugar".
La misma ciudad que puede inspirar a usted un minuto,
puede golpear hacia abajo y pisotear a la siguiente.
Como aquella vez el tren se rompió,
y yo estaba atascado caminando a la casa de cincuenta cuadras...
en los talones.
Por suerte, ese día,
mi Larga de la Isla príncipe vino a mi rescate.
Desde que comenzó a citas, KO siempre ha sido ahí para mí.
Como cuando era el más caliente, más húmedo el verano en el registro,
KO instalado un adaptador de unidad de ventana en mi dormitorio.
O la forma en que siempre se muestra la comida en el momento perfecto.
Cuando mi mamá estaba enferma, KO dejado nunca de mi lado.
Y después de que ella murió, KO de la familia se convirtieron en mi familia.
En una ciudad en constante movimiento,
con la vida de lanzar bolas curvas a cada paso,
KO siempre había sido mi constante.
Mi roca.
Si no me podía imaginar mi vida sin él...
entonces, ¿por qué, en ese momento,
no puedo sólo decir que sí?
Así que, ¿qué dices, Katy?
-Hey! Detener a ese hombre! -KO, no
No, no voy a dejó escapar!
Te encuentro de nuevo en su lugar.
Oh. Mi. Dios.
Usted, Katy, son la última víctima
-el Alfabeto de la Ciudad de Bandido. - ¿Qué?
¿Te importa si escribo sobre él en mi columna semanal?
-En realidad -Usted tiene una columna?
Diario De Granizo En línea.
Se llama "Pasar la Pimienta."
Olvídate de la pimienta, niña, Necesito el té.
¿Qué dices cuando KO propuesto?
El anillo fue robado antes de que yo tiene una oportunidad para responder a él.
Pero que iba a decir "sí" żno?
Yo
No sé.
-Oh... -Todo fue perfecto.
El anillo era hermosa. Él era hermoso.
Pero, Yo
Yo no podía decirlo.
La palabra no salir de mi boca.
Pero es KO. Usted lo ama a él.
¿Te gusta él?
Hemos estado el uno con el otro desde la escuela secundaria.
He's the only guy I've ever been with.
Honey, that's not what she asked.
KO Kelly is the last good man left in Manhattan,
not to mention hot as hell, girl.
If I was you, I'd lock that down.
Maybe the ring getting stolen was fate.
If he doesn't get it back tonight, or ask you for an answer,
it'll buy you some time to do a little soul searching.
See if he's the one.
Josie, you are right.
Yes! Yes, I just
I need some time to think.
Go to my quiet place, and listen to my heart.
-It's him.
I chased him for twelve blocks,
and I lost him in Chinatown.
KO, for all we know, that guy could have had a knife
or a gun, you could have
seriously been hurt!
I'm a bouncer, Katy.
I'm a pro at handling these types of situations.
Except for tonight, apparently.
KO...
I'm not going to let anyone ruin this for you.
I'm going to get that ring back,
and I'm going to make this right.
Look
it's been a long one, I'm going to head to my place
-give you some space -No.
-to think about stuff. -No, it's late.
Just stay here.
Spend the night.
Every Sunday, when I was a little girl,
my mom used to take me to the Little Red Lighthouse.
She said it was our secret spot.
Now, it's where I come to escape the city
and get a little quiet time.
Hi, Mom.
If you can hear me,
just give me a sign.
What do I say to KO?
No, no, no, I said Louboutin, not Louis Vuitton.
Gloria?
Katy, where in Goyard's name are you?
You fired me, remember?
I don't have time for your bad attitude, Katy
I need you here at Lacy's, right away.
-And I won't ask twice.
Oh OK.
Oh, Jorge...
-I have the rent. -Mm.
Ooh, where's the rest of it?
It's supposed to be a thousand.
Right, and divided by three.
No, sis, a thousand's your share.
Which is a steal for this neighborhood.
OK, well, I have my first shift at Plunkin' Donuts today.
I'll ask for more hours.
It's NYC, babes, You gotta hustle to stay afloat.
Why else do you think I work at the bodega
the bar in between auditions?
Hello, Ms. Smith.
Good morning.
Good morning, Ms. Smith.
Enjoy the rest of your day,
and please let me know if you need anything else.
Good morning, Ms. Smith.
I love your hair today, Didi.
You better. I used that twisting gel you gave me.
I've got a car for you out front. Where to?
Café des Créatifs, please.
Big meeting?
The biggest, Didi.
Today I get one step closer to my dreams.
-Hi. Good morning, Mick. -Hey, hey, Katy
-Yeah? -Is this you?
What?
"Proposal, Interrupted"?
Pepper's column.
You're the talk of the town, Katy.
Everyone wants to know what you're gonna say!
Katy! So glad you could join us.
What's she doing here?
We have a very special client
returning today, Prince Errol Swoon,
and I need every one of my girls at the ready.
Even when they're tabloid trash?
Gloria, my morning meeting with Francois is about to start.
-He's my boss now. -Don't be ridiculous, Katy.
The Personal Shopping department
will always be home for you.
Gloria, if I may, I think we can let Katy
go play dress up with the mannequins,
while we cater to the A-listers.
Great. Can I go now?
No, you cannot.
The prince's team called, and they
specifically requested you, Katy.
You made an impression on the prince
and we don't want to disappoint him.
Off we go.
OK. So, should I start pulling some clothes?
Any specific requests?
Not clothes, Katy, engagement rings.
Prince Errol is planning to ask that pauper, Patricia Klein,
for her hand in marriage.
This is Lacy's chance
to take part in a royal engagement.
Now, let's select the perfect ring
and make sure Patricia says yes, shall we?
Great, because I am so good at proposals.
I think this one says
"royal cover of Vanity Flair."
Francois, I am so sorry! Gloria called me in early
Not off to a good start, you missed the morning meeting.
I'll make it up to you. I'll wash windows,
work the night shift, whatever you need.
I need you to pull some options for me.
Dior, de la Renta, Vera, that new Comme Des Filles.
Doesn't have to be white, but think "Happily Ever After."
What you would you wear to your dream wedding.
Wait, what did you say?
We're doing a bridal window, Katy.
Right. Yes, of course. Bridal.
I'll let it slide for today,
but, you're going to have to make a choice, Katy
Me or Gloria.
Another impossible choice.
How wonderful.
Jorge!
Jorge,
Did you see this? .
I'm actually gonna take a break from Broadway.
Break? What do you mean break?
I'm just I'm tired of being told no.
hijo.
Do you know how many times I had to audition
to be a Rockette before I got the job?
And not once did I think of giving up.
-You know what your problem is? -Huh?
You spend all that time at that bar
when you should be taking classes
at the Broadway Dance Center.
-Here we go... -Mijo, why do you work there?
What is so special about that place?
You're right. You know, I'll do it.
I'm gonna audition. It's my job.
-That's right it's your job. -Thanks, Ma.
Close your eyes...
and imagine this
An art gallery.
Black box theater.
Live music venue.
Runway.
Atelier.
All behind one exclusive door.
I want to open the modern day version
of Andy Warhol's Factory
The Pepper Plant.
A place where emerging artists
can collide and collaborate and... party.
-I love a party. -Mm?
In fact, wanna do some coke in the bathroom?
What is this, the eighties?
I'm offering you a serious opportunity, here.
Your backing could help produce
the greatest art of this generation.
-How much are we talking? -Five
Eight million dollars.
Location is everything, especially in this city.
Lock that down and we can talk.
As a matter of fact, I already have a place in mind.
Hi.
Are you still hiring? I saw the sign in the window.
Shoot, kid,
I should have taken that sign down months ago.
Are you sure you couldn't use an extra set of hands?
I'm a really hard worker.
And I just moved here from Riverdale.
-Rough town. -Yeah, well
No one's gonna shop lift from you while I'm on the job.
-That's a fact.
I just I need to be around music.
I guess I could use a little
youthful idealism around here.
Really? Thank you, sir!
People call me Chubby.
Josie McCoy.
Next up is...
Jorge Lopez.
Let's start with thirty seconds of movement.
Just give us your best Jellicle cat,
and then we'll hear your song.
All right.
That's going to be enough.
You can go.
I'm so sorry,
did I do something wrong?
Yes, actually, you did.
We heard all about your violent outburst
during your audition.
You threw shade at a Tony Award-winning-director
who also happens to be a close friend of mine.
I don't tolerate disrespect
and I don't want you in my show.
I'm blacklisted?!
Not exactly.
Blowing off a director has consequences.
-Look, I know I -I can't represent you.
I know I messed up and I
I know I haven't booked anything.
I'm owning all of that. But
But I need you to give me another chance.
All right.
They're seeing people for the historical rap Jefferson.
On Broadway? That's huge.
I'll submit you,
but none of your antics.
And tone it down. This is a family show.
This is a six carat, flawless emerald-cut diamond.
Very Grace Kelly.
Sorry, I just
I can't seem to make up my mind.
Take all the time you need.
You are about to pop a life-changing question.
What if she says no?
I-I am so sorry. I don't know why I just asked you that.
It's quite all right.
I'm hoping the perfect ring will seal the deal.
Besides, who would say no to a prince?
Will you try this on for me so I can see how it looks?
May I?
-Uh -Of course she will. Katy?
Sure.
Ancient Egyptians believed circles
were a symbol of eternity
and were worn on the fourth finger of the left hand
because it was believed there was a vein,
Vena Amoris,
which ran directly to the heart.
So, do you think that
Patricia will like this?
It's close, but not quite right.
You do custom rings, don't you?
Absolutely. We have the finest in-house jewelers.
Well, I think Katy knows what Patricia likes. Don't you?
Why don't you design something for us?
I would love to.
Oh, Gloria. If that's OK with you?
Why not? I'll talk to our goldsmith right away
and make arrangements.
OK.
Thanks for meeting me on your break.
Ever since that day at the studio,
I've been wanting to explain myself.
There isn't currently a record label at Cabot Entertainment,
but there used to be one.
My dad said I could reboot it,
get back to our roots,
if I found the right artist.
Mm, which clearly isn't me,
according to your Cruella DeVil sister
Forget about Xandra.
I've been listening to the demo we recorded,
and I think I know where we went wrong.
Last I checked, you thought it was perfect.
Then your sister critiques it,
and now you're saying it's wrong?
What about standing by your work and believing in it?
We made something good.
I think I can make it even better.
I booked us some studio time.
What do you say?
As much as I'd love to play pop star with you,
I've got bills to pay.
And my break's almost over.
I'd love to do something that honors my family,
but Patricia's, too.
My grandmother had a ruby.
Katy!
Sorry.
It's OK, he's with me.
Hi. What are you doing here?
I came by to see if you wanted to grab a bite on your break.
Why are you wearing that ring?
I was just helping Prince Errol,
and he wanted to see what it looked like,
so I tried it on and, um...
Oh, now it seems to be stuck.
Hi, there. So sorry about that.
My guys can get a bit intense.
Prince Errol, this is KO Kelly, my
I'm Katy's boyfriend.
Caught between the rock on my finger
and a hard place.
You sure you don't need to get your eyes checked?
Just in case you were blinded
by that giant rock on your finger.
Please, it was garish and obnoxious,
and so not me. I prefer sweet and understated.
What's wrong? Is everything OK?
It's my mom.
She wanted to throw us an engagement dinner tonight
and she's not taking no for an answer.
Then we'll go.
Katy, I talked to my mom
after she read the article in the paper.
She just assumed that you said yes, and
I didn't correct her. She would have freaked out.
I'm sorry. I know you're taking time to think
No, I get it.
And I still want to go to dinner.
I promise it won't be awkward.
Your family is my family, right?
OK.
OK, Mr. Lopez...
whenever you're ready.
How many square feet did you say?
Thirty five hundred.
Hmm. Looks smaller.
Have people been squatting here?
Is that blood?
I can assure you, no one's living here,
or has been stabbed.
We'd have to do more clean up than I thought,
hire security, but
I'll take it.
-For eighteen thousand. - Ms. Smith,
it's a firm 25k a month.
I know my clients,
they won't budge.
Hmm, I know your clients, too.
I also happen to know
that they're going through a gruesome divorce,
with infidelities on both sides.
Now, I'm not sure if you're aware,
but I write a gossip column for the Daily Hail.
So, let's try this again, shall we?
How's eighteen a month?
OK, um, Aretha
OK, Aretha, Aretha
If I were Aretha, pre-Columbia Records,
where would I be?
Yay! Whoo!
Ah! So, when are we going shopping for wedding dresses?
Yeah, soon!
Come in!
Whoo!
Oh, you know, if it were up to me,
I would have thrown you two a proper engagement party.
This was exactly how I wanted to celebrate.
Hey, I heard that
the Cosgroves, from down the block,
are putting their house on the market.
Just something to think about after you're married.
This is an excellent neighborhood to raise kids.
-Katy... -Hmm?
I've known you a long time,
I know when something's wrong.
There's nothing wrong, I'm fine.
Really.
I wish your mom was here, too.
She would have loved to see you kids get married.
You know, she thought KO was a prince.
My mom always did have good taste, didn't she?
Mm-hmm.
Hey, oh
I've got something for you.
Oh!
It was my mother's.
I tried offering it to KO,
but he wanted to save up, buy his own
He's so proud, that kid.
Oh
This is stunning! I
Oh, Katy, I
I know I could never take the place of your mother,
but you've always been like a daughter, to me.
I've been hoping
that a day would come when I could offer this to you.
June, thank you.
I just I can't accept this.
Oh. Well, I'll hold onto it until you're ready.
They say New York is always loud,
always bustling, always in motion.
But, once in awhile, the noise tapers off,
things slow down a bit, everyone else fades away.
And then, all of a sudden,
it's quiet enough to listen to your heart.
That night, waiting for the bus,
with KO sleeping next to me,
I felt it, the truth of my heart.
I loved this man,
but that only made my choice harder.
The three diamond arrangement
symbolizes the past, present and future
of your partnership.
Now, for the main stone,
we have sourced a flawless
three carat diamond from Russia, where Patricia's family is from.
And for the two smaller stones, here,
I was thinking that we could pull
from your family's collection of jewels.
What do you think?
I love it. This is it.
Let's have it made right away.
With this ring, how can she say no?
Thank you.
Watching you work with the prince,
I must admit you have... a way with clients,
a certain... quality, which can't be taught.
That is why I'd like to welcome you back to my department.
As one of my girls.
Wow, Gloria
I'm flattered, but
Even though I helped you with Errol,
I officially work for Francois now.
I can't leave him high and dry
I will have a talk with Francois, myself.
We can work out an arrangement where you can split your time
between departments. That way, you don't have to make a choice.
Not the reaction I was expecting.
Sorry, Gloria, it's not about your offer, it's
It's just about KO.
Your hunk from the Hail?
What am I doing? You don't want to hear about my problems.
Admittedly, my expertise is fashion, not
feelings, but
Maybe I can help, Katy.
What's the situation?
I
I have yet to respond to his proposal.
And, I
I've been searching the depths of my soul for my answer...
and last night I finally found it.
I love KO.
But that makes this so much harder, because
I don't want to marry him.
But I also, I don't want to lose him.
Or worst of all, I don't want to hurt him.
So I just, I don't I don't really know what to do.
You have to tell him the truth.
Even if that means losing him.
And hurting him.
Now
Clean yourself up before a client sees you.
Hello Hello? Uh, yeah.
This is Jorge. Mommy!
OK.
Totally. I-I-I totally understand.
Thank you, very much, for your call.
OK, bye.
So...
I got it.
Yes!
! I knew it!
-I knew it! Mwah! Yes!
Oh, but, Mommy, they don't want me for the Broadway show,
only for the tour, it's non-equity.
That's OK. I was on the road Starlight Express
before you were born, for over a year.
It was the best year of my life.
Come on, this is a good thing!
It's a good thing! You should be happy!
There it is
A complete inventory of the store
organized by artist and by genre.
Did you know that you have
a rare first pressing Pet Sounds?
Great!
We'll need it to cover closing costs.
I lost a four year battle with my landlord.
We got two weeks to clear out.
Well, that can't be happening.
I mean
This place has so much history!
You know what maybe we could get it declared as a city landmark.
Look around, kid.
New York isn't what it used to be.
Every day, another historical landmark disappears.
Kim's Videos, CBGB, The Ziegfeld.
And for what? Another Total Foods?
If you have to start looking for another gig...
I'll understand.
Didi, fantastic news!
I secured the warehouse for The Pepper Plant.
Order us a bottle of champagne up to my room so we can celebrate.
Pepper, the manager tried to charge the card that you have on file,
but it was declined again.
I'm cash poor, Di. I just paid the rent deposit on my space.
Just tell Dmitri I will wire him the money
from Hong Kong in a couple days.
He's deactivated your key card. You're locked out of the room
until you pay your bill All sixty thousand dollars of it.
OK, here's three hundred dollars. Get my laptop, get my bags.
I will text you an address where to bring them.
And don't worry, Didi, I know it's not your fault.
To Pepper!
Champagne! How decadent.
-I really shouldn't have. -Girl, you deserve it.
You have been on the hunt for a space for over a year.
Well, now can I know what the project is?
spot where artists like you
like all of us can come together
and make magic.
If I can convince enough stinky rich people to invest.
They will. I mean, who doesn't want to be a part
of what makes New York magic?
A lot of people, apparently.
Chubby's Record Shop is closing next week.
That is criminal.
You know what Chubby's Record Shop needs,
is someone who can save it.
Like Lin-Manuel saved The Drama Book Shop.
Mm!
I do know one rich and famous person.
But that would mean getting entangled with the Cabots.
Ooh, child, entangle me
-in Alex Cabot any day.
Yeah, well, those siblings
are more drama than Cheryl and Jason Blossom,
and one of them died.
But
Hey, you know, maybe it's worth the risk.
If it all goes to hell,
at least I have you guys.
Never leave me.
Ooh, uh, I think that's my cue.
I'm leaving New York.
-What?! -What did I just say?
-What? -I booked the role.
Jefferson, the touring company.
And who knows, after a year or two,
you know, maybe, if I do a good job,
it could lead to a role in the Broadway production.
I can't say no to that. Right?
Even if it means leaving you guys
and leaving New York.
I gotta do it.
Jorge...
I am so happy for you.
But didn't we just talk Katy into staying?
I thought New Yorkers never left New York!
When When is this happening?
Bus leaves tomorrow.
Jorge, as much as I dread seeing you go,
may I, please, sublet your room while you're away?
-I know, I'm sorry
A pipe burst in my room at The Palace.
-She's all yours, Loca. -Thank you!
And tonight is Ginger's last Molly's Crisis,
if you guys wanna join?
-Wouldn't miss it. -Of course.
Yes, of course.
Yeah?
Say it ain't so.
Is this really Ginger's farewell show?
Mm-hmm. I booked Jefferson.
-I leave tomorrow. -In that case, can I have your
Beyoncé "Crazy in Love" wig?
Hedda Lettuce, I love you girl,
but the wigs are coming with me.
Ginger's gonna be the fiercest tornado
the Midwest has ever seen, honey!
-Oh, no, she ain't. -Whatchu mean?
or Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Queens like us aren't exactly welcome there.
Well, I hope you've done your spring cleaning,
'cause Ginger's going right back into the closet.
Oh.
-Hey. -Hi. Thanks, Alex.
-I'm really glad you came out. -I'm glad you called.
So, I've been thinking a lot about what you said
about your family's roots, and how you love music.
Have you ever been to Chubby's Record Shop in Alphabet City?
Well, of course. It's a classic.
The owner just found out they're tripling his rent,
so it's closing.
Another New York original bites the dust.
Unless someone steps in to save it.
Well, let me see what I can do.
All right?
Ginger? What's wrong, what is it?
I was doing my thing out there,
and I'm looking at you
I just came undone.
Is this about the tour?
It's just, ever since I was a little kid,
I just wanted to be on Broadway, you know.
And then if I'm going to give everything up
you guys, my life in New York, Ginger
it's got to be for something that's really worthwhile.
You know?
Not some bus and truck tour.
I did think it sounded a tad shoddy.
I just feel like I'd be running away.
You know, like I'm taking the easy way out.
That just ain't me.
And it definitely ain't Ginger.
That bitch has gotten me through thick and thin, and I
I just can't give up on her now.
I gotta stay.
-Thank God!
What am I gonna tell my mom?
Oh, Pep, I promised you my room.
Don't give it a second thought, love.
I'll just check into my usual suite at The Waldorf.
Katy!
Hey!
-What is it? -They caught him.
The Alphabet City Bandit.
I'm gonna go to the station
and see if they found your ring on the guy. You wanna come?
I can't. I promised Francois I'd work the overnight shift
and help him finish the window.
No problem. I'll let you know how it goes.
-OK. -Fingers crossed?
Yeah, fingers crossed.
What are you going to say to your man
if he gets that ring back tonight?
Gloria's right.
I have to be honest, I have to
tell KO that I don't want to marry him.
You don't think you'll ever want to?
Yeah, maybe...
one day, just
not right now.
I say, if you're uncertain about something in life,
you have to run towards it, not away. You know?
Yes and no aren't the only answers, Katy.
Isn't there a middle ground to explore?
And isn't he worth a little risk?
Papi, go get a bag, take some for your bus ride.
Mama, I'm not going.
-What? -I called the producers
and I told them I'm not gonna take the job.
Papi, what's keeping you here?
Everything. It's
It's my friends, it's my family.
Everything I want to accomplish is here, in New York.
Mommy, you told me always listen to my heart
Verdad, mi corazón
and not run away when things get hard, well
My heart is telling me I have to stay.
Mommy, you have to trust me.
Of course, I trust you.
-OK.
Josie, Josie, Josie.
From the second you walked in, I knew you were an angel.
Aw, Chubby, no. I am not the one who saved the store.
Thanks, Alex. I mean, you really came through.
Hey, it's a privilege to be part of this.
And I promise you both of you
that I'll keep the integrity of this place intact.
I don't want this place to change.
And, maybe...
on your days off...
you can get back in the studio.
-Ooh!
Do a little more recording?
-Maybe, sure, we'll see.
Xandra, what are you doing here?
I'm here to survey our latest acquisition.
Now, normally I wouldn't go in for retail,
but I'll admit, it's a good block.
'Course, we'll have to sell something with better margins,
Don't you dare mess with this place.
Excuse me,
but
just who do you think you are?
Alexandra Cabot.
And as the Senior VP of Cabot Entertainment,
I'm the new owner of this establishment.
Hello, this is Pepper Smith calling for Chad Gekko, again.
It's very important that I speak to him.
Chad was arrested for drug possession.
He no longer works here.
Is there someone else at the bank that I might speak to?
He promised me an investment.
Yeah, that's not gonna happen.
Didi, thank you! It's been a day.
Yeah, you're telling me.
I barely got this stuff
through the service exit without being seen.
Dmitri called the cops.
He's faxing your picture to every hotel in town.
I'll pay the bill, I just need a little time.
-So, this is it? -Mm-hmm.
This is what you sacrificed everything for?
Verás Didi.
En un par de meses, este lugar será una leyenda.
Y mientras tanto,
dejar de bautizan el lugar.
Gracias por encontrarse conmigo aquí.
Realmente aprecio todo el tiempo y en el espacio
usted me ha dado que pensar.
Y...
esto es lo que he llegado con.
Yo, Te amo.
Pero estamos demasiado joven para casarse.
Y también siento que nos perdimos un paso en nuestra relación.
Un paso muy importante que debemos tomar juntos
antes de ir all-in.
Entonces
Kelly ...
va a vivir conmigo?
-Si. -¿De Verdad?
Sí, por supuesto que voy a vivir contigo, Katy.
No puedo esperar a despertar a tu lado cada mañana.
En ese momento, besos KO
bajo la George Washington Puente,
Me convencí de que había tomado la decisión correcta
y que daría lugar a nuestra propia "Felices para siempre".