(Later)
(Isabella finishes cooking and serves Morena)
Isabella: Food is ready! Salsa and spicy lamb balls. Bon appetité.
Morena: (sniffs the air) Mmm...The aroma is wonderful!
Isabella: (smiles) Thank youuu!
Morena: (takes a bite) So delicious! Where did you learn to cook like this?
Isabella: It's all thanks to the culinary school I went to.
Morena: It's really paying off.
(Diego returns home just then)
Morena: (hugs him) Diego!
Diego: Morena! It's great to see you. How's your Dad?
Morena: He's better now. He was discharged yesterday.
Diego: That's good news
Morena: Yeah, I was hoping to see you at the hospital the other day but I didn't.
Diego: I know. I had to leave for work because my boss was calling me back.
Morena: Ohhh I understand.
Diego: (sniffs the air) Wow! What's this magnificent smell?
Morena: (points at the food) As you can see...
(Diego takes a bite)
Diego: (closes his eyes) Mmm, So delicious...
Morena: Do you see? Encouraging someone will take them a long way. If you had broken up with Isabella and dejected her. None of these would've happened.
Diego: You're right.
Isabella: (remorsefully) Morena, I'm really sorry for the way I treated you...
Morena: I forgive you. Besides, All that is in the past.
Isabella: Thank you...
Morena: it's fine (To Diego) I just wanted to pay you a visit before I go back to Mexico City.
Diego: When are you going back?
Morena: Tomorrow.
Diego: Wow. So soon?
Morena: Yea, I told my boss I'll be taking a three day break. And again, Many clients will be awaiting my return.
Diego: Okay.
(In Mexico City)
(Daniel goes to Mr Chang's house)
Daniel: Good morning Mr Chang.
Mr Chang: Good morning Daniel. You didn't tell me you were coming.
Daniel: I know, I just wanted to pay you an impromptu visit.
Mr Chang: Ok. Have a seat.
(Daniel sits down on the couch)
Daniel: I came to tell to you that I've already resigned from Chuks restaurant.
Mr Chang: Ok.
Daniel: So do I need to go through an interview to become the manager or.....
Mr Chang: (smiles) There'll be absolutely no need for that....You have the position already!
(Daniel looks at him in shock and excitement)
Daniel: Wow...
Mr Chang: Yeah. Let me just hurry up with breakfast. I'll take you to the restaurant.
Daniel: Okay sir.
(At Chuks restaurant)
Mr Rodriguez: Everyone! The CEO's wife is around. I want you all to behave well and comport yourselves. Understood?
Everyone: Yes.
(Just then, The CEO's wife - Morgana saunters into the kitchen)
Everyone: Good afternoon ma.
Morgana: (ignores their greetings and looks around) Why are there few cooks at work today?
Mr Rodriguez: Umm....Daniel has resigned, Morena is on leave and today is Andrew's day off. Its just Rafael, Nina, Cecilia and Alicia at work today.
Morgana: Whatever! (sternly) Anyways, My husband and I had a discussion and we agreed that there needed to be few adjustments to this restaurant! He would've been here but he traveled to Costa Rica for an important business meeting. So he sent me here instead. (To Mr Rodriguez) See me in the office right away!
(Morgana leaves the kitchen and Mr Rodriguez follows her)
Alicia: Woah, That woman looked damn furious. But bro, I'm scared.... She said she's gon' make "few adjustments"?
Rafael: Yeah.
Nina: I'm actually quivering with fear right now.
Rafael: Well, I do not have any query to answer because I'm always diligent at my work.
Alicia: (worried) I'm really scared. I just pray this woman doesn't fire me....
Cecilia: (laughs) Why are you all scared and trembling?
(Cecilia notices Alicia starring at her with murdery eyes)
Cecilia: (To Alicia) What is it? Why're you looking at me that way?
(Alicia hisses loudly at her)
Cecilia: (boldly) Come and chase me with a knife let the CEO's wife FIRE you! Mad Dog!
Alicia: (furiously) Cecilia, I don't got you time....I don't got you time you this stupid bitch!
Cecilia: (hisses) Get out!
(Just then, Pascaline enters the kitchen)
Pascaline: Alicia. The CEO's wife wants to see you in the office now.
Alicia: (nervously) Ohh okay. (to herself) Damn! My palms are fuckin' sweaty.
Cecilia: (sings) 🎵 Oooohh, Someone's gonna get fired today....🎵
Alicia: (To Cecilia) You bitch, Just pray I don't fuckin' meet you here by the time I return or else, You gon' die!
Cecilia: (hisses)
(Alicia stares at Cecilia with raged-filled eyes)
Pascaline: (calls her attention) Alicia!
Alicia: Oh sorry. Let's go.
(Pascaline and Alicia leave the kitchen)
Alicia: (taps Pascaline) Babe. Ain't you scared?
Pascaline: Just calm down....
(In the office)
Morgana: Alicia right?
Alicia: Yes ma.
Morgana: (checks some files) Hmmm...Your records in here are very bad! You're very troublesome, You're a fighter, You chase and threaten your fellow colleagues with a knife, You're a bad cook, You waste food ingredients....
(Alicia stares at Mr Rodriguez for a moment)
Alicia: I'm really sorry ma. I promise, I'mma change from now on, I ain't gon' slack off...
Morgana: (furiously) Oh will you just shut up, You this Alicia or whatever they call you! You need to invest in some Proper English! Your grammar is TERRIBLE!
Alicia: I'm sorry ma.
Morgana: Sorry for yourself! What kind of vernacular English are you even speaking?! This isn't the ghetto park or prison yard where you can speak anyhow you like, You wanker!
(At the mention of the word "wanker", Alicia stares at Morgana with murdery eyes)
Morgana: (notices this) Ohhh you want to beat me?
Alicia: (diverts her eyes away from Morgana) Sorry ma.
Morgana: You know what? You're FIRED!
Alicia: (remorsefully) Madam please i'm sorry....
Morgana: Don't disturb me please! Just pack your things and exit the restaurant immediately!
Alicia: (crying) I'm sorry ma....
Morgana: (angrily) Leave before I call the security!
Mr Rodriguez: Alicia, I'm so sorry....
Morgana: And why're sympathizing with her? You're FIRED too!
Mr Rodriguez: (confused) But ma, What have I done wrong?
Morgana: It's really surprising that you're asking me this question. Do you think my husband and I aren't aware of the atrocities you've been commiting? Sleeping with female employees? Squandering the restaurant funds on your girlfriends? Look, My husband has been far too lenient with you but not this time! (To Pascaline) Pascaline, You're no longer the cashier. You've just been relieved of that position.
Pascaline: (nervously) But ma, What crime did I commit?
Morgana: Calm down. You didn't allow me to finish....You're now the new manager of Chuks Restaurant.
(Mr Rodriguez stares at Morgana in utter shock)
Pascaline: Wow! This is an honor!
Morgana: It's alright. You have all the redeeming qualities my husband and I are looking for. You're kind, loyal, diligent (looks at Mr Rodriguez) Not like this dereliction! But I'm going to give you a warning - If I notice any slacking off, I'll replace you with someone else. Is that clear?
Pascaline: Clear ma.
Morgana: Good. (To Mr Rodriguez) Take your infatuation somewhere else! Now, get out of this office! (looks at Alicia) And take your girlfriend with you.