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What's this?

I didn't order a new desk.

This is beautiful.

Hey, it's got to be from the Powers Brothers.

Yeah, but why would they get me a new desk?

Hey, there's my guy. Oh, shoot.

This wasn't supposed to come till after I made the big announcement.

Hey, come on.

Everybody should hear this.

Hey, new desk, big announcement.

You know what this means?

Yeah, somebody important's missing their desk.

No, they're finally going to make me vice president.

All right, George.

That's right.

Check out my VP what? What's that?

Listen up, people.

I have some very big news.

This is something that's been a very long time in coming. Jack, I want you to

know I don't care how long it took.

I'm just happy you finally made the right decision. Hello.

We're merging with Aerocorp.

Hey, Jack, this merger thing's kind of stealing my VP thunder.

You're not VP, George, but you can be president of crazy ideas.

How can we merge with Aerocorp, Jack?

You always said that they were a heartless, soulless corporation, and we

never going to be like that. And we are not going to be like that.

We're just going to be working with people like that.

Come on, this is a great opportunity for everybody, so let's celebrate.

Hey, Jack.

What does this merger thing mean?

This is very good for you, George.

You'll be managing a larger division with more responsibilities. In fact, you

may need a co -manager.

How'd you feel about that?

I'd hate it.

I don't want to have to deal with another person on every decision I make.

All right, well, let me try that a different way.

Great news, George.

You have a co -manager.

Come on in. I want you to meet her.

Don't worry about who that is, okay? Why don't you just find the end of a pencil

and hop on it, troll?

I don't want to make my co -manager feel uncomfortable, but I'm really going to

need a little more room for my desk.

Oh, perfect. You, could you move this for me?

Uh,

move el desco.

I don't know, senora.

It hurts. I got a spasm. Spasm.

If I had one of my nine kids, maybe, pero no.

The desk is too heavy. Ay, Dios.

I go back to the cactus. Watch out.

Vanessa, this is George Lopez. He's your co -manager.

Okay,

why don't we start over?

Vanessa Brooks.

Watch out, George.

He's an MBA, a CPA, the youngest manager in Air Corp history.

Smart as a whip.

Hey, tell her about me, Jack.

Well, George worked on the lathe for 15 years and was recently named president

of crazy ideas.

Watch out.

So, Vanessa, why don't I show you the rest of the plan? You two can catch up

later. Great.

Did you hear?

Yeah.

There's no way this is going to work out.

It'll be okay. You know what? In a couple of weeks, she'll outsmart you,

your spirit, and end up wearing a necklace made of your wevels.

You don't know that.

I'm just basing it on your marriage.

I am so proud of you.

What's going on?

Your mom told me they made you VP.

Did you do your VP walk?

Mom.

Angie, I forgot to finish the story.

I thought he was going to be the VP.

The truth is, Jack stuck him with a co -manager who will probably take his job

from him by the end of the week.

George, what's he talking about? You're not really going to lose your job, are

you?

Benita, darling, am I glad to see you. It's been a hell of a day.

Oh, how was your aunt's funeral?

Awesome! I got the house!

She didn't have any kids. My brother's in prison. I made the last nursing home

visit.

The house is too big for one man, Benita.

Then get another man.

I'm not moving in with you, Randy. Don't say no until you've seen the house.

Now, you know what?

No, no, it doesn't matter how big the house is. I am not giving up my

independence.

Especially not for the man.

who left me at the altar.

I'll date him, I'll do him, but living together is out.

Look, I'm worried about this woman, aren't you?

She's this MBA hotshot they hired right out of college. I mean, I spent the day

with her.

She's smart.

She's clever.

I've never had to deal with a woman like this.

You've never had to deal with a woman this smart or this clever?

Never!

Well, that was clever.

Thank you.

So this woman is smart. So what?

What makes you think she's a threat? Look, nobody who's been a manager wants

be a co -manager, Angie.

I mean, think about it. How'd you like to be a co -wife?

If she'd just clean the toilets, it would be wonderful.

Look, you're not listening here. I got a problem, all right?

I can tell this woman is a shark.

You know what I got to do?

I got to get her before she gets me.

And I'll be fast, too. She won't even see me coming. I'll be like a ninja

I'll be floating like that. I don't even have to have those, but we wouldn't

know if they did, would we?

Before you go all ninja fish.

And guaranteed that she becomes an enemy, why don't we have her over for

and see what she's really like?

That's a good idea.

We can get her drunk.

And we can find her weakness. She'll be like that. Ah, I'm alive.

More wine?

Oh, no, thank you.

Two glasses is my limit.

Too late.

Hey, we have an old... tradition here in the lopez house if the bottle ends on

you you gotta confess a lie that you've told it could be a lie to a friend the

government something on your resume this sounds like the game we just played

with the shrimp whoever gets the last one has to reveal if they've ever taken

drugs uh angie i think it's time for that truth or dare rum cake

George, I think that's enough games. Max, why don't you go upstairs and see

Carmen's feeling better?

Actually, Max, shouldn't you be doing your homework now?

Oh, right.

I have to ask five career women what they think their one weakness is that

be used against them at work.

That's a good question, Max.

When I started my wedding planning business, I thought my one weakness was

marketing. But listen to this, Logan.

Angie's event.

Do I plan the best wedding?

I do.

Angie, thank you for a great dinner.

George, why don't we talk outside?

Sure, I'll be right there.

Go to her purse. George.

If you love me, do it.

Sure, I'd like some ice cream on that rum cake.

I don't have any ice cream.

Well, then take $20 out of her purse and... I know

what you're trying to do in there.

What are you talking about? George, you're not the first guy to try and get

drunk. Although you were the first one to do it in front of his wife and kid.

Okay, no more games.

Okay, here it is.

I worked like hell for 15 years to get to where I am. I'm not going to let

someone just come in and try to take my job.

Look... I know they kind of forced me on you at the factory, but I'm not trying

to take your job.

George, if anything, I need you because you know how the plant runs.

And you need me to deal with the corporate politics.

Look, I know all about the corporate politics, okay? I know everything that's

going on in this company. Did you know that Air Corp wants to cut 20 jobs from

Powers Brothers immediately?

They never tell me nothing.

And that includes your mom and your friend Ernie Cardenas.

Okay, no way, all right? I'm not losing any of my workers, all right? This is

just some knee -jerk reaction to cut expenses.

Okay, then we're going to have to prove that. You and me together, we're going

to have to go over the files and make a case for keeping these people.

I'll do whatever it takes to save those 20 jobs.

Okay.

Oh, now I know why you didn't invite me over for dinner.

You were scared that I was going to embarrass you in front of the new co

-manager. Too late.

Did you know that he used to hide his dirty underwear in his shoes?

Not now, Mom.

I got 19 jobs to save.

You want to see me? Yeah.

I know AeroCorp wants to fire 20 of our employees.

That is not true.

I hated how these rumors... has just come out of nowhere.

And these people would spook like a herd of cattle if they heard that.

Not that they're cattle, they're people, but 20 of them are going to get made

into hamburger.

No.

Vanessa and I have gone through these files and these 20 people are

indispensable.

We both feel you have to find somewhere else to make the cut.

I disagree.

I think that these 20 people have got to go if we're going to balance this

budget.

What?

Jack, I've tried explaining this to George, but he's too close to these

George, look, I got Eric Corp breathing down my neck to make cuts.

Sometimes I think you forget your management. You're still thinking like

on the line. Don't listen to her.

She's a complete liar, Jack.

Jack, I... I heard she told a racist joke by the water cooler.

Have I at the sushi bar? Because that's mine.

No, she can't do that to me.

You don't come down to my factory and make me look like a fool.

I can't believe Vanessa betrayed you. And after she had dinner at our house

our family.

Oh, my God.

I told her my I do slogan. What if she steals it?

Then all is lost.

Oh, there go my dreams of retirement.

I was going to spend my last few years at a Vegas craps table with a smoke in

one hand and an oxygen tank in the other.

Look, I'll figure something out, Mom, okay?

Because you don't underestimate George Lopez.

They did when they said I'd never read.

And 12 years later, I did.

They said I'd never make manager.

And 15 years later, I did.

So somewhere between 12 and 15 years, Vanessa's in a world of trouble.

Babe, you ready for dinner?

Randy, I'm ready for a whole lot more than dinner.

No, no.

I'm talking about something deeper than that.

Randall McGee, I want to move in with you.

Really?

I realize that you're much more important to me than that job.

Screw that thing. I want to share your life, your home, your medical and

I can't believe I'm getting a little homemaker.

So, babe, does this mean there's going to be a hot meal ready for me when I get

off work?

Are you going to pick it up on your way home?

They said I'd never learn fractions.

And nine years later, I did.

They said I'd never pay off the house.

And 32 years from now, I will.

32 years?

I refinanced and they tricked me with fractions.

Come on, Angie, please. My job's on the line.

Okay, honey, let's think this thing through.

This woman is smart. She has degrees.

She has business savvy. She has unshakable confidence.

You have none of that.

You know what? Let me see if my head fits in the oven.

What you do have is E -I.

Emotional intelligence.

Emotional intelligence.

You know what? Keep talking. I want to hear more. Let me preheat.

No.

Seriously.

This is your advantage.

You really understand people.

Director, you sensed Vanessa was a shark and I didn't.

That's emotional intelligence.

Yeah, but how is any of that going to help me with her?

Tomorrow she's going to send out those pink slips. She just don't care what's

going to happen to those people's lives.

Hey, who's getting pink slips?

Probably me and you both.

Oh, my God.

I can't lose my job.

I'm taking care of my parents.

You're going to be okay, Ernie.

You'll find another job. And do you know why?

Because you, my friend, have emotional intelligence.

keep floating to the top of the lake?

There was broken glass all over my parking space and Lying Ho was painted

my name.

Hey, I didn't have anything to do with that. Oh, I know. It was your mom. She

made me wait while she finished painting.

I'm not like my mom.

I know when to walk away from a fight, so if you want to fire those people,

let's do it.

Great. I think the flips are right here.

Mike Abbotsworth on the list.

Mike, you want to come in here?

Vanessa's got something to say to you.

Hi, Mike. Have a seat.

Listen, Mike, this is never easy, but when two companies merge... Whoa,

whoa, whoa.

You know, let's save Mike the trouble of going home and explaining it to his

family. All right, hang on.

You folks want to come in here?

Vanessa, this is Mike's mom, his wife Donna, his kids Justin, Mike Jr., and

Sarah. I'm this many.

So, Vanessa, tell Mike and his family about your idea to cut costs.

She's going to save the company this many.

You know what?

We can just do this. later. It was very nice to meet you all.

Okay, so a guy with three kids who's taking care of his mom. You brought the

story. Sob story? Vanessa, they all have families.

You want a sob story?

Ernie! Hey!

Get a cargo van and a couple of guys and bring your mom in.

Hey, I'll take the flatbed. She could use some sun.

Let's take a look.

Fire him.

Oh, that Harry Potter.

What the hell are the families doing here?

George pulled the stunt to stop the firing.

Look, I wanted to show her all the families that were going to be affected.

A lot of people.

A lot of lives.

So is it done?

We don't have to, okay? We can keep the 20 jobs if every employee in this

factory agrees to work longer hours and take a pay cut.

You are never going to get the employees to agree to that.

You never underestimate George Lopez.

They said I'd never get the employees to agree to that, and I did.

That's 12 to 15 years ahead of schedule.

How the hell did you pull that off?

Because I'm from the line, okay? And I told them it had to be done.

And my workers trust me.

I think you can learn a little something here, Vanessa.

Great work, George.

Oh, hold on, Jack.

I don't think we need two managers around here.

So it's either me or Vanessa.

It's your choice.

I won.

I told you. I was the hero, Angie.

I saved everyone's job.

And you're looking at the only manager.

What happened to Vanessa?

They yanked her off the floor because she had no people skills. Not like me.

Hello, how are you?

So they fired her? No, they promoted her.

Something about her being good with numbers and how that's important in a

president. I mean, sure, I'll be calling her Mrs. Brooks when I report to her

now, but every time she signs my paycheck, Angie, she'll know she's

winner!

Oh, by the way, I gotta take a little pay cut, but it's cool, though, because

I'll be working more hours. But, George!

Don't take this away from me!

Sorry I didn't stick around and work. to get fired, George.

I don't care about that job anymore.

I'm in love.

And I got a man who's gonna take care of me.

I saved your job, Mom.

I saved all the job.

Oh, okay.

Never mind.