All language subtitles for Katy Keene s01e05_English

The thing with being single
in New York when it's ten
degrees below zero outside...

It forces you to stay indoors
and focus on yourself.

For me, that was
perfecting my portfolio
for Parsons fashion school.

With the application
deadline looming,

it was time to pick
my three most heart-stopping
outfits to submit.

Something's not working.

Wait, I've got it.

It had been my mom's dying wish that I study fashion.

But, just like the old
box of her things,

I'd stashed that dream
to the back of my closet.

Life got in the way.

Now, with the help of
my friends, I was finally
getting back on track.

Yes!

With these three designs,
Parsons would be insane
not to let you in.

Thanks, Josie. But even if I get
in, I can only afford to attend
if I get a full scholarship.

The last recipient got
a handwritten letter from Tom
Ford. I don't know Tom Ford.

Pepper's friends
with Patricia Field.

I wouldn't say we're friends.
More acquaintances, really.

Well, you could ask her
to write Katy a letter.
I mean, why not?

Because Katy spends every day
with the Gloria Grandbilt.

She's the gatekeeper
of the fashion biz.

Plus, you know, a letter from
someone you actually work with

is more meaningful
and personal, no?

You're right.
She's my best shot.

[wind whistles]
That didn't sound good.

[radio] The city of New York
is on standby for the
next twenty-four hours,

an incoming polar vortex threatens to shutter transport, close roads and businesses.

No, not again.
I haven't recovered from
the last polar vortex.

You Americans are so dramatic.
Do you know what we call
a polar vortex in England?

January.

Well, I think it's
a good excuse to stay in,

huddle under the covers
and watch The Mary Tyler
Moore Show.

[all] Yes.

Oh, Josie, that reminds me,

you still owe me
for the cable bill.

Ok, so, I've been working
double shifts at Plunkin's

and Chubby's and I
can barely afford rent.

Plus, I've literally never
turned the TV on once, so,
do I have to chip in?

That was very Marci of you.

-Who's Marci?
-No, never mind.

You guys, Gloria is
surrounded by couture
every second of her life.

How am I supposed
to show her these?

Katy, I have been
to Lacy's, these outfits
would fit right in.

You got this.

Thank you for considering
writing me a letter, Gloria,
it means everything to me.

Tell me, Katy, what do these
three looks have in common?

That... I made them?

-And...
-And...

That's about all.
There's no cohesion.

You're all over the map.
Who's your client, a drag queen?

Chloe Sevigny?
A heart-obsessed toddler?

-I--
-I want to see vision, focus,

how you design with
one client in mind.

Lucky for you, I'm attending
the Young Fellows Ball
and have nothing to wear.

Make me something, Katy. If I
like it, I'll write your letter.

Um, Gloria, the ball
is tomorrow night.

That's right. You have a little
over twenty-four hours,

plenty of time for a young
go-getter like yourself.

Ok, I will need some
measurements then.

Sorry.

[clears throat]

If anyone sees this you'll
be burned along with last
season's unsold collections.

I am being set up to fail.

Gloria is just putting me
through her usual paces so
she can shoot me down again,

just like she did with that
personal shopper position.

How many dresses have you
made in your short lifetime?

-Hundreds. More.
-See, how is this
one any different?

Don't let Gloria get into
your head. Trust yourself.

Do you think it's going
to be as cold as they say?

Worse. Every time
the temperature drops,
I get a tingle.

-Hm.
-I'll finish bundling
up the mannequins,

you go home and start sketching.

-Thank you.
-Get out of here.

[footsteps]

Excuse me, can I help you?

[high-pitched]
No, thank you.

I know there were space heaters
down here somewhere.

Oh, wow, Chubby.
What is all this?

It used to be
a recording studio.

No one's sung a tune
in here since Patti Smith.

Patti Smith recorded here?

Oh, sure. Lot of cats did.

We had a little indie
label back in the day.

-[coughs]
-Even pressed our own records.

So, did you decide what
to do with your own
big-time record deal?

It's not a record deal,
it's just an EP.

Enough money to
record four songs.

I, uh, haven't cashed
the check yet.

I haven't even told Alex
or my friends about it.

This is a big deal, why do you
want to keep it all to yourself?

Because I don't know how
to feel about it yet.

Mr. Cabot basically wants
me to date his son.

It's not about my
music or my talent,
I'm being used.

And as for my friends,
I kinda just met them

and I don't want
them to judge me.

I don't know that anyone
ever made it in showbiz
without paying a price.

[Alex] Josie?

Look, I know I'm the last
person you want to see
right now, but...

-It's from an anonymous source.
-And you think it's me?

My Dad does. Makes sense given
you're the only new person
who recently learned the truth.

I did not leak this story.

I believe you, but we need
to prove who did

because you signed that NDA
and my dad is on a warpath.

Do you have any idea
who it could be?

-Oh!
-[door opens, wind whistles]

Oh my God it is so freaking
cold I can't feel my feet
or my hands or my face.

Woo. Wait, I thought you
were hosting drag bingo?

Cancelled, the weather.

-Are you okay?
-No.

I left the house today as Ginger
and I had a cross with my Mom.

-Did she say anything?
-I ran out before she could.

Okay, well maybe she didn't
realize it was you?

I don't know Katy, I mean
nothing gets past her.

I wouldn't usually risk leaving
as Ginger in broad daylight

but the brunch venue doesn't
have a dressing room.

Anyway, how'd it go with Gloria?

She agreed to write me
a recommendation letter,

if I make her a dress
within twenty-four hours
that she approves of.

Which means, I'm sorry,
but I'm going to have to put
making your Aida dress on hold.

No! I need it for my act
at Molly's tomorrow night.

You have so many acts.
And I'm already up against it.

I tried to go to Mood
Fabrics and they were
closed because of the vortex.

So I'm going to have
to use whatever I have
in the apartment.

And, I don't even know what
I'm going to make her yet!

Oh, wait. She did do that
interview last year,

83 Queries with
Gloria Grandbilt.

I'll watch that,
see if it inspires anything.

You know who's an inspiration?

-Who?
-Aida.

[door shuts]

They let you go early too?

Yeah, it's brick outside.

Do you remember that
NDA I signed?

Yeah, the Cabots think
that I leaked the story.

They could sue me for literally
millions of dollars.

-Oh, I didn't say a word.
-I didn't say anything, I swear.

You guys, I know that,
it's obvious who it was.

A certain it girl columnist
at the Daily Hailnamed
after a common kitchen spice.

-Ooh.
-I don't--
-[knock at door]

-Let's just--
-You heard me say,
don't say anything.

Oh God. It's bloody
carnage out there.

Everything is shut down,
subways, buses,
my foot rub place.

Just could not bear to spend
the night without my girls.

Let's all get in bed
and cuddle for warmth, shall we?

They're saying it's going
down to -19, the coldest
it's been in 20 years.

Not as cold as the death
stares I'm getting, what?

-Did I say something wrong?
-Yeah, you did.

Okay, as much as
I would love to mediate,

I have a very
important dress to make,
so I'll see you later.

We need to talk.

[man]
Hi Gloria, so can you tell
us where we are right now?

Of course, we're on the ground
floor of the greatest place
on earth, Lacy's on Fifth.

[man]
Who's your style icon?

You don't need to have
a style icon when you are one.

What's the ultimate
fashion faux pas?

Jeans, of course.
They should only be allowed
in flyover states.

What did you have for
breakfast this morning?

Help a girl out Gloria,
is there anything
you actually like?

Josie, I did not leak
the kissing Cabots story.

I only told three people that
Xandra and Alex used to date

and Jorge and Katy aren't
on the Daily Hail'spayroll.

I seem to recall you were done
with the Cabots anyway,

why do you care what
the Daily Hailhas
to say about them?

Because I signed an NDA.
They could sue me.

Okay guys, stop, okay?

Pepper is the most fiercely
loyal person that I know.

And Pepper, Josie is just
getting to know you,

so can you really blame
her for assuming that
you leaked the story?

I'm sorry, ladies, the situation
in the kitchen is bleak.

All we have is ketchup,
saltines, one packet of ramen,

a box of raisins
and a bottle of cab.

Well, can't we just
raid the bodega?

No, I tried, but
all of Washington Heights
got there first.

Did you see my mom?
Did she ask you anything?

[phone buzzes]

She's calling right now.

She totally knows about Ginger,
she recognized me,
I know she did.

Pep, can you do some recon?

Can you just go down to the
bodega and see what she knows,

just, maybe ask her if she
made empanadas or something?

On it.

Okay, okay Jorge.
Let's say she did see you,
what happens then?

I don't know. World War Three?

Josie, when I told my parents
I was gay they froze me out,
I mean...

we didn't talk for months.

I'm still healing from that,
so if I tell them
I'm doing drag now...

it could break us again.

Katy, if you and your
mom didn't take me in,

I don't know where I'd
be right now, honestly.

Are you kidding me?

It was the best year of my life.

We used to stay up all night
singing show tunes.

Katy, there is something
you could do to help
me get out of my funk.

Yeah.

If you could find the
time to hem my Aida gown...

Jorge, I love you, I do,
but like I said,

the only outfit I can focus
on right now is the one
I'm designing for Gloria.

-So you gotta get in line.
-Boo.

-Do you feel that?
It's hot in here.
-Yeah.

Did one of you bitches turn
up the thermostat?

[man]
What is your definition
of the perfect outfit?

Easy, anything with
a little flair.

Yes, that's it. I'm going
to make Gloria the perfect
fit and flair dress,

cinch her waist,
emphasize her shoulders,

I'm going to be sketching
in the bath, no one bug me!

[Jorge]
Katy, did you change
the temperature?

[music plays]

[metal banging]

I changed the dial to
the perfect temperature so
the pipes wouldn't freeze

and one of ya'll cranked
it up and now it's broken.

Is this what menopause
feels like?

Well, good news,
your mother doesn't seem to
know anything about Ginger.

And even better news:
homemade empanadas.

Ooh.

It's like a sauna in here.

-I know, why don't we go
to Pepper's hotel room?
-Ooh.

-We could order room
service and cocktails.
-I'll pack a bag.

Yeah, not so fast, doll.
As much as I would love

to melt into my terrycloth
robe right now,

I don't think we're going to get
there in this weather, are we?

Mm, why did you leave
the fanciest hotel on
the coldest night of the year?

I lent my room to Mabel.
Yeah, she's the pigeon lady
that lives in Central Park.

I bring her a sandwich
every morning.

She couldn't get into a shelter.
Nowhere to go.

Pep, that's so generous!

Well, poor thing doesn't
have the luxury of friends
like we do, does she?

Maybe she called them
all liars and lost them.

Katy, I went ahead and pinned
the hem of my dress, now all
you have to do is sew it.

-[music continues]
-[Jorge] I'll be your
best friend!

I can do this myself. It's easy.

No, no, no!

What's wrong?

I think I just broke
Katy's sewing machine.

[Katy]
You did what?

Jorge! Oh my God.

Eat my yogurt, use my shampoo,
borrow my clothes, I don't care.
But what is my one rule?

Never touch your sewing machine.

Katy, I'm sorry, I really am,
but it's not the end
of the world, right?

I mean, it's just
a sewing machine.

Just a sewing machine?

Jorge, you know more
than anyone what...

Look, I have 24 hours to make
something for Gloria, this
scholarship, my future,

everything depends on this
and all I asked was that you
leave me alone to do that.

Get out! All of you, please!

Go!

Katy's quite scary
when she's crass.

I can fix this. Alexa, what's
the weather this afternoon?

In New York City this
afternoon it will be
-25 degrees Fahrenheit.

I've got my tips from
Molly's Crisis last month,
there's a shop ten blocks away

-I'll just buy her a new one.
-You'll catch your
death out there.

I'd rather that than
Katy be mad at me.

But if I don't make
it back, deliver my
ashes to Chita Rivera.

What if you run into your mom?

Good call. I go out the back.

[sighs] I'll check on Katy.

No, no, no. I should go.
No offense, it's a matter
of history, is all.

[knock at door]

How are we doing, love?

It is the selfishness, Pepper.

I am always there for Jorge.

I can't even count how many
dresses I've made for him,

and the one time I try to do
something for myself...

If I don't finish this design
in time, my dream, my mom's
dream, this could all go away.

That won't happen, I promise.

Pepper, I know that you're
just trying to help,

but the only thing that's going
to make me feel better right now
is finishing this dress,

-which I now have
to sew by hand.
-Okay.

And even if my machine
wasn't broken, I still
cannot find the right--

-[gasps]
-What?

-Fabric.
-No, no, no.

-This is actually perfect.
-Katy.

[gasps] Darling, are you sure
you're in your right mind,

I can see the whites
around your eyes.

I have made Jorge dozens of
dresses with fabric I bought
with money that I earned

and this is nothing compared
to what he did to my machine.

Ok, for the record,
I have no part in this,
I can't even watch.

No, no, no, you
just wait and see.

This will be the best dress
that Gloria has ever worn.

And then I will hand sew
Jorge a new Aida dress

that will make Cleopatra
roll in her tomb.

On to our next question,
what do you think is the most
overrated attire for a woman?

A fit and flare dress. Yawn.

What's your favorite...

[phone rings]

Palace Hotel,
how can I help you?

[in fake accent]
Hi, this is Pepper
Smith calling.

Um, my spray tan has wrecked
havoc on all of my towels.

Would you be a dear and send
up a few extra to my room?

-Pepper Smith, is this a joke?
-I beg your pardon?

Ms. Smith, not only are
you not a welcomed guest
at the Palace Hotel,

you also have an outstanding
bill, one that the police
have been made aware of.

Oh, you're having
the ramen then.

-Pepper.
-Yeah?

If you're not staying
at the Palace Hotel,
where are you living?

Excuse me?

I just called them.
And they said

not only are you not a guest,
but that you owe them money.

How deranged are you,
checking on up on me like
I'm under your conservatorship?

Are you that desperate
to feel important?

No. It's just that
if you're lying about
where you're living then

maybe you're also
lying about the article.

I won't tell anyone,
I just want to know
what is going on.

[door opens]

-Oh my God, come.
-Jorge, are you okay?

Sit, sit, sit.

The shop was closed.
I couldn't get
the sewing machine.

Katy's never going
to talk to me again.

-Yes, she will.
-No, Pep.

I've never seen her
like this before.

I feel terrible.

There's nothing I can
do to make it up to her.

We're not 16 anymore,
I can't just sing "Aida"
and make it better.

♪ In life one has to
face a huge assortment ♪

♪ Of nauseating fads
and good advice ♪

♪ There's health and fitness,
diet and deportment ♪

♪ And other pointless
forms of sacrifice ♪

♪ Conversation? Wit?
I am a doubter ♪

♪ Manners? Charm?
They're no way to impress ♪

♪ So forget the inner me,
observe the outer ♪

♪ I am what I wear
and how I dress ♪

-Seriously, I'm not in the mood.
-I know, I told them
it was a bad idea.

But Jorge's very sorry,
and maybe it will spark
some inspiration.

♪ Oh now I believe
in looking ♪

♪ Like my time on
earth is cooking ♪

♪ With a polka-dotted,
striped or even checked ♪

♪ With some glamour
guaranteeing ♪

♪ Every fiber of my being

♪ Is displayed to quite
remarkable effect ♪

♪ From your cradle
via trousseau ♪

♪ To your death bed
you're on view so ♪

♪ Never compromise
accept no substitute ♪

♪ I would rather wear a barrel
than conservative apparel ♪

♪ For dress has always
been my strongest suit ♪

♪ Overwear, underwear,
anytime, anywhere ♪

♪ Overwear, underwear,
anytime, anywhere ♪

♪ I would not wear

♪ I said anytime anywhere

♪ So bring me all my finest,
most audacious, my divinest ♪

♪ Most revealing,
most expensive, and to boot ♪

♪ Most arresting
most heart-stopping ♪

♪ Most free-flowing
most eye-popping ♪

♪ Most arresting
most heart-stopping yeah ♪

♪ Dress has always been
my strongest suit ♪

[knock at door]
Papi, nenas?

It's my mom.

Pepper forgot the salsa
verde for the empanadas.

I told you, I told you,
she knows.

[knocking]
Jorge?

Thank you so much for the salsa
and empanadas, Mrs. Lopez.

It's my pleasure, Kanino.

Now where is that son of mine?

I've been calling and calling,
I swear I heard his voice.

-Oh, uh, Jorge's not
here right now.
-What?

Where could Jorge possibly
be during a polar vortex?

He's... at Bernardo's place.

[Katy]
Spoke to him an hour ago,
and they are safe...

I'm literally trapped
in a closet.

It's like summer in San Juan.

Dios Mio,it's like summer
in San Juan in here.

How high do you
have the radiator?

-I know, we think
that it's broken.
-You're not kidding.

I'll have Luis come
down and take a look.

No, no, no, it's okay.

Really, it's better too
hot than too cold. Really.

Jorge is safe, I promise.
I will have him call you.

-I know you will. Bye-bye.
-Bye.

-Stay warm.
-Yeah, well, okay.

[Jorge]
Thank God.

I was cooking in there
like hot tilapia.

All this sneaking
around is starting to
give me crow's feet.

Nope, you're fine, I'm going to
send you to my facialist,

she does all of the Olsens,
Elizabeth included.

Sure she does.

Are you calling me a liar again?

You are such a Marci.

Okay, who the hell is Marci?

The last girl that slept on
that pull-out before you did.

No really, you're just
part of a long line of girls
sleeping on that couch

for their first few
months in New York.

Pepper, that's
a little harsh, no?

Is that true? Am I just
supplemental income, because
I thought we were friends.

Josie, we are friends.

Katy, hang on.

You want us to be real
with you? You first.

-Where did you get that?
-Get a look at this girls.

Little Miss Moneybag's
been holding out on us.

Can't afford the cable but
you're sitting on a big 'ol
20k check from Mr. Cabot.

That check, and my money,
is none of your business.

Why didn't you tell us
about this, Josie?

And what did you have
to do to get it?

-Alex Cabot, that's who she did.
-Screw you, Jorge.

There's a reason that
that check was still in a bag,

because I haven't decided if
I'm going to deposit it yet.

And I didn't tell you guys
because every time I look at it,

yes, Jorge, I feel
like a commodity.
Like I'm being used.

I just didn't think that
you guys would make me
feel that way too.

What? No one's using you, Josie.

And how is it so damn
hot in here?

Because it's hell, we're
fighting, and we shouldn't be.

Is that what I think it is?

You destroyed my Aida dress?

Uh, a dress that
I designed and sewed,

with fabric that I paid for.

How could you do this to me?

I'm sorry, how could
I do this to you?

Katy, I apologize for
the sewing machine, what else
do you want me to say?

I have sewed 100 outfits for
you on that machine and I tried
to do one thing for myself, one,

and you couldn't even
let me have that.

You are a very
selfish person, Jorge.

-Katy--
-When you lived with
me and my mom,

you saw how much
that machine meant to us.

Every piece of clothing I have
ever made was on that machine.

But you don't get why it's so
important because even though
you're way too scared to,

you can walk downstairs
and talk to your mom.

I can't.

I do not have that option
because my mom is gone.
She is gone forever.

And you broke the last part
of her that I had left.

[Pepper]
No, please, you are the doll.

Okay, give Nannette my best.

Shall we be civil?

What were you laughing about?

I just got off the phone
with my editors at the Hail.

I cashed in a few favors
in exchange for the source
of the kissing Cabots leak.

The tip came from a certain
Tuxedo C. Sebastian.

-That's not a name.
-No. It's an alias.

Sebastian is Alexandra
Cabot's cat.

Tuxedo cat, I might add.

So Xandra leaked her own story.

-Yeah.
-Why?

Now I don't have
an answer for that, but,

I hope that with this
information you can
finally trust me.

Pepper, I want to,
but what about the hotel?

What is the deal?

If you must know, the Palace
booted me because my credit
card was declined.

My father, who's somewhat
of a magnate in Hong Kong

froze all my accounts.

He doesn't really approve
of my life in New York.

Well, if it makes you feel any
better, neither does my mom.

Despite my cash flow problem,
you should know that I would
never sell out one of my girls.

Come here. I just hope you're
not going anywhere anytime soon.

Now that you're flush
with Cabot cash.

Yeah, well, I have no plans
to leave. I just got here.

Mm.

You know that check
that Jorge found?

Hm?

It's not what you think.

Go on.

The money's to fund my first EP.

In exchange, I have to
"look after" Alex.

Yeah. I know exactly
what that means.

Hm. And what did Alex say?

I haven't told him.

I promised Mr. Cabot I wouldn't,
and I feel awful.

Because the more I push him
away and resist it,

I care.

I more than care.
I have feelings for him.

Well then looking out for him
might something that you would
do regardless of the cash.

Opportunities always
come at a price.

Maybe this one's not so bad.

All right, you'll keep
my little cash flow
problem between us for now,

I just don't want
to worry the others,

and it's not exactly on brand.

[laughs]

Yes.

Your secret's safe with me.

[knock at door]

May I approach the bed?

How's the outfit
for Gloria going?

It's not.

One of the last things my mom
said to me was that she wished
she had gone to school.

Yeah, she wanted me to go to
school, to have a better life.

She thought that when she died,
I could use the insurance money
to pay for Parsons,

but that, that barely covered
the medical bills, and...

I'm angry about that, Jorge.

That is not an emotion I'm
used to associating with
anything related to my mom.

And People always tell me
that she's looking after me,

but if that were true
then would it be this
hard to catch a break?

She was all I had. And
I'm dealing with this alone.

And it's really hard.

Mira.Look at me.

You have us.

Yes, life is unfair, there's
no two ways about it, but,

we do our best.

You do your best, Katy.

You've accomplished so much.

All on your own.

And when you're sitting on top
of the world, and you will,

it's going to feel
so much sweeter because
you worked for it.

Jorge, we've been friends
since we were kids.

-Yeah we have.
-And I would do anything
in the world to protect you.

I know and I really appreciate
you covering for me earlier.

Even after what I did.

Coming out was rough
for you, I know.

And going through
that again is hard.

But they will find out
about Ginger eventually.

I know.

Coming from someone who wishes
her mom were still around so she
could share her life with her,

I would just hate for your mom
to miss out on yours too.

And I am very sorry
that I went full Real
Housewife meltdown on you.

It's just every day that
goes by I feel my mom
fade a little more.

And the only parts of her
that I have left are
a box that I can't open

because I'm really scared
I'll have an emotional breakdown

and the sewing machine
that you broke.

I'm just trying to find a way
to hold on to her somehow.

She'll always be here.

And maybe, maybe it's time
to stop avoiding that box.

[sighs]

She was a classic beauty.
Like you.

Everywhere we went, men and
women would just stare at her.

Like she was this
magical creature.

That fabric really is fabulous.

Yeah she planned to make
something special with it,

but she got sick
before she could.

Maybe you could use this to
make your garment for Gloria.

If only I knew what
would make Gloria happy.

To hell with Gloria.
You need to make something
that makes you happy.

Make your Momma proud.

You need to make your
strongest suit,

the thing you excel at:
a Katy Keene original dress.

Whatever the style is,
as long as it's yours.

Wait, how am I supposed
to finish this in time
without a sewing machine?

When my mom died,
a part of me froze over.

Disconnected. But that night, on the coldest day of the year,

with the help of my friends,
I finally began to thaw.

[Gryffin & Slander
ft Calle Lehmann:
"All You Need To Know"]

♪ Put it all on me

♪ I'll lift you
when you're feeling low ♪

♪ I'll hold you when
the night gets cold ♪

♪ You'll never
have to be alone ♪

♪ And that's all
you need to know ♪

♪ And that's all
you need to know ♪

♪ And that's all
you need to know ♪

-[Alex] Are you serious?
-[Josie] Yep.

The source was
Tuxedo C. Sebastian.

Of course it was Xandra.
She will do anything to
piss off my Dad.

I almost lost a friend
over this.

I know I sound like a broken
record, but I'm sorry.

And if you don't want anything
to do with me, I get it.

Just, let me show you
one last thing.

[laughs]

Chubby gave the go-ahead.
I mean, it's not finished yet.

There's still some equipment
I need to fix up, but...

what do you think?

I, Alex, I don't
know what to say.

Actually, I know exactly
what I have to say.

After our night from
hell with your day,
he asked to meet with me.

-He wants to fund an EP.
-What?

He gave me a $20,000 advance.

It's more money than
I've ever had in my life.

And I, I just don't know
if I should cash it.

Why wouldn't you?

Josie. Take it.

With or without me. I mean it.

I'm sorry, Katy,
but I'm afraid your sewing
machine's well and truly caput.

Isn't there something
you can do?

They don't make 'em
like this anymore.

Who gave you this
old thing anyway?

It was my mom's.

I didn't know she worked here.

-Oh, she didn't.
-Are you sure about that?

I could be mistaken, but
this model was manufactured
exclusively for Lacy's staff.

The seamstresses used them. Hmm.

Perhaps your mom
knew someone who worked
here that gave it to her.

Yeah. Maybe.

Papi, what's taking you
so long, I have to get
back down to the bodega.

[Jorge] One second, Ma.

[footsteps approach]

What does this mean?

I'm a drag queen, Mama.

Her name is Ginger Lopez.

That's why I work
at Molly's Crisis.

It's where I perform.

Mama, can you say something?

You remind me of me
when I was your age.

Who do you think
was my inspiration?

Ay Papi, don't cry, you're gonna
mess up that beautiful makeup.

-I knew it was you
in the hallway.
-Yeah.

I would recognize
esa colitaanywhere.

Ma.

Are you okay?

Of course, I'm fine.

You know I love you more than
anything, no matter what.

Peru tu Papa,
this is too much for him.

This is our secret.

Yeah, I understand.

Ma, can you help me
with something?

For you I would do anything.

It's not for me. It's for Katy.

It's an improvement.

You're on the right path,
I see focus.

Inspiration. However,
I will not be wearing it
to the gala this evening

Donna Karan just dropped off
an exquisite custom gown.

But I must say,

brava,Katy.

So, will you write the letter?

[Jorge]
I know it could never
replace your mom's.

I couldn't afford to buy
you a new one, but it's
the next best thing.

It's my abuelita's.

My mom and I went all the way
to Brighton Beach to get it.

I am so sorry, Katy.

I promise I'll never touch
your sewing machine again.

Well, in the end,
all for the best.

[gasps] She wrote it?

Yes, girl!

You know, Francois told me
the craziest thing today.

He said that my mom's sewing
machine was a Lacy's machine.

-They were only used
by the staff.
-What?

I know. It's so strange, but why
would she keep that from me?

-What else wasn't
she telling me?
-[doorbell rings]

That's the takeout.
Josie and Pepper are on the way.

I thought that maybe
we could stay in again.

Yes.

The polar vortex forced
us all the be honest.

And with that came
a new level of trust.

I even began to trust
myself as a designer.

But I realized,
for the first time in my life,

that the one person
I trusted most, my mother,

may have been keeping
secrets from me.

Who is LL?

♪♪

[man] Fred, move your head!