CC: TELEMUNDO NETWORK
Once again, we find ourselves
at the border between Tijuana and San Diego.
"BREAKING BARRIERS"
Hello, miss. What's your name?
Diana... but I'd rather not say my last name.
That's fine.
How long since you last saw your family?
Seven years.
Don't ask me how this feels. I'm already crying.
It's fine.
Hey, there! Where are you from?
California.
My family's traveling from Veracruz.
It's been 12 years since I last saw them.
-Good luck. -Thanks!
Hello.
What's your name?
Elsa. Elsa Benitez.
You're Elsa?
Yes... do we know each other?
More than you can imagine.
Are you feeling happy?
So happy.
I just want to hug my family again.
A few weeks earlier...
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Well, I thought we'd celebrate Thanksgiving
with a special guest this year.
Elsa?
Yes? How may I help you?
Come here. I just need you.
Me?
How may I be of service?
As you know, we're celebrating Thanksgiving
and since I'm so grateful for you,
I've made you our special guest.
That's why I asked you to set an extra place
at the table. It's for you.
For me?
Thank you very much,
but I never sit at the table with you.
You're the family of the house.
Yes, but your family's in Mexico.
You're practically a member of the family, Elsa.
You've worked here for 10 years.
You helped me raise Mandy...
and you helped me through a difficult divorce.
You're my right hand.
Will you do us the honor of carving the turkey?
Margaret, honey!
Isn't carving the turkey a bit much?
Usually someone... important does that.
George, we'll talk later.
I know you're emotional because it's the holidays,
but letting Elsa sit at our table as a special guest?
-I don't know. -Can we discuss this later?
This is an American holiday. We aren't all the same.
Yes. Mr. George is right.
I don't belong here.
See?
She doesn't feel comfortable receiving all this attention.
Pass me the knife.
Let's eat. Elsa can go fetch dessert.
Right.
Elsa, wait!
Elsa!
What I'd do?
Nothing, George.
You're right.
Please stay, neighbor.
Margaret's just making sure the help doesn't spit in our food
out of spite.
Elsa... I'm so sorry.
Why didn't you stay?
I wanted you to have dinner with us.
Your boyfriend wouldn't have liked that, ma'am.
Pay no mind to George.
He's Hispanic too, but since he was born here,
he has no idea how hard it is for you guys.
He's American and I'm not.
It's normal for him to feel uncomfortable.
Seriously. I'm just the help
I just wanted them to remember
that the delicious food they're eating
was prepared by hard-working hands like yours.
I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean to make you feel bad.
No, ma'am.
You're very good to me and so is your daughter.
I'd like to get back to work now, if you'd allow me.
Alright.
We're putting up Christmas decorations tomorrow.
You do like Christmas, right?
Christmas? Yes, I love it.
That's more like it. I like seeing you smile.
Thanks for everything, Elsa. Really.
No problem.
Oh, Sweet Jesus. I have faith in you.
You know that.
I know you'll grant me the miracle
of reuniting me with my family.
I know it.
How's your daughter?
-Good, thankfully. -That's good.
Aren't you putting up Christmas decorations today?
Yeah.
We have to clean up the house
and organize the family's Black Friday purchases.
-What about your family? -Same.
We've got a long day ahead of us.
We've gotta work like animals to live like humans!
I guess we do!
This coffee is delicious!
I'm glad you liked it.
Thank you.
I'll go pack up for today's event.
Be right back.
-Where's Margaret? -She's packing...
Elsa, don't go rousing up Margaret.
But sir, I...
She thinks we're all equal, but we're not.
You're... well, you know.
Seriously, I don't mean to offend...
Just mind your place.
Yes, of course.
Can I ask you a question, though?
What exactly is my place, according to you?
Would you look at that? Someone's acting haughty.
Do you really want to know what your place is?
Yes.
On the other side of the wall... with your people.
If only.
Tell Margaret I'll wait for her at the park.
We're jogging together today. Bye.
Elsa.
Is what you said true?
You really wish you were on the other side
-with your family? -Oh, ma'am.
I'm so sorry, but it's what I want most.
-Can I ask you for a favor? -Sure.
Don't listen to George.
You don't have to defend me, ma'am.
You heard him.
He doesn't want you guys fighting.
Well, he just picked a fight. He won't be seeing me today.
I'm going to go shower and get ready for my trip.
-Take care of Mandy for me. -Of course.
Make sure she behaves.
Did you see that box of Christmas ornaments over there?
Yes, I did.
Well, it's for you.
They're last year's decorations.
I want you to have them.
But that box is huge!
Well, you're a huge help.
Thank you so much, ma'am.
I doubt it'll all fit in my efficiency...
but thanks anyway.
You know what?
I'm going to bring over my Christ Child.
Bring Him over? What for?
So He can bless your home and fill it with peace.
Alright.
I'm going to shower. See you soon.
Hello?
Mom?
Yes, it's me, Elsa!
Can't you hear me?
You're getting old, Mom!
How's my daughter?
Oh, really? She's so cute!
Tell her I was just calling to say I love her.
I think of her every day
and pray that we'll be able to reunite.
Yes, Mom. I know.
We must have faith.
I have to go now. I have work to do.
Bye, Mom.
Hey, girl! Come on in!
-How'd your day go? -Great!
-Really? -I got lucky!
What do you...
Your boss gave you all her old decorations?
All of them!
-They're cute! -Yeah!
I'll finish going through them later.
I have to head back
-to their house now. -Why's that?
Don't tell me they're paying you extra.
Nah, I'm not doing this for the money.
I need to babysit her daughter.
That's why.
Hey, I got something for you.
For me? It's lovely!
Happy holidays! Let's get this party started!
Cheers!
What is it, baby?
Your boss doesn't even know my name.
Don't be bitter, Martha.
So what? That's life!
People with too much donate to the needy.
Just take it. You could use a little love.
It's official.
From the Andersons, to Ms. Martha.
Merry Christmas!
-Merry Christmas... -There we go!
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