With the hotel poised for its reopening, Maximo reflects on his initial hurdle as head of operations. It was 1986, and Memo and Lorena were preparing to welcome a child into their lives.

The imposition of stringent new regulations stirred unease among the staff, prompting both Maximo and Chad to seek ways to navigate the rising tension. Meanwhile, Esteban and Nora delve into the circumstances surrounding a neighbor’s demise…

Maximo gained a practical understanding of the difficulties inherent in directing a labor movement. Meanwhile, Diane exploited a staffing deficit to unsettle Vera.

On a research expedition, Maximo found the resolve to pose a significant question to Julia. Meanwhile, Esteban and Nora’s inquiry took an unexpected turn.

Maximo extended an invitation to Don Pablo for a family dinner, a gesture born of hope for reconciliation. Meanwhile, Sara wrestled with the implications of her college acceptance. A sharp disagreement flared between Julia and Nora.

To ease Sara's distress, Maximo recounted a tale from his youth, a story of Nora facing hardship with resilience.

Maximo finds himself unexpectedly challenged for Julia’s affections in the present day. Back in 1986, he must confront Don Pablo in a struggle to restore pride to Las Colinas.

Maximo arranged a surprise: a road trip to the World Cup for Julia, Memo, and Lorena. Meanwhile, Sara wrestled with her English, determined to hone her skills before departing for college.

Trouble brews for Las Colinas as unforeseen difficulties arise during the Miss Universe competition, compelling Maximo to consider increasingly risky strategies to safeguard the community’s standing.

On the day of the reopening, Maximo of the present makes one final attempt with Julia—a stark contrast to his plans in 1986, when he intends to propose marriage.