Bella

New York City serves as the backdrop for the restaurant's opening. Nina arrives late for the second day in a row, and Manny fires her on the spot. The firing underscores the tense dynamic within the kitchen as they prepare to launch.

Nina drops a teddy bear as she exits the restaurant. José retrieves it and chases her into the subway to return it. When he asks why she was late, Nina reveals she is pregnant and suffering from morning sickness.

José offers Nina a stroll around the city, and she accepts. They head to Manny's colleague's restaurant where Nina hopes for a waitressing reference. They spend time dining and waiting for a decision, building a tentative connection.

Over the meal, Nina tells José that she does not intend to proceed with the pregnancy and is considering abortion. She explains the lack of financial and emotional support she would have. The confession deepens their connection as they confront harsh choices.

José plans to go back to the restaurant to fetch his wallet. Manny rebukes him for flaking on work for Nina, and José argues with his brother. Manny fires José, ending his temporary employment.

José and Nina board a train to his home. On the journey, he tries to persuade her to consider adoption rather than abortion. Their conversation tests their resolve and nudges them toward a deeper connection.

José takes Nina to his parents' house and shows her his old car in the garage. He recounts a fatal accident he caused years earlier and the manager's urge to flee. He chose to take responsibility and was sentenced to four years in prison.

After his release, he attempts to reconcile with the girl's mother but is unsuccessful. The tragedy leaves him depressed and suicidal, casting a shadow over his life. The experience explains his fragility and longing for forgiveness.

José's parents invite Nina to dinner, where she learns Manny was adopted. They tell her she is always welcome to stay at their house. The meal marks a turning point as Nina senses a sense of belonging.

The next day, they go to a nearby beach, where Nina shares how her father's death shaped her and her mother's pain. She remarks on how fortunate José is to have a loving family and expresses hope for a partner who can raise a family. Her vulnerability deepens their budding bond.

Before parting, Nina asks for a friend to be there for her the next week. José then returns to the restaurant and reconciles with Manny. The moment signals healing and a renewed sense of possibility between them.

Several years later, José is seen playing on a beach with a young girl. Nina arrives and meets what is implied to be her daughter, Bella. The two women exchange gifts—Nina tearsfully gives Bella the teddy bear her father gave her as a child, and Bella gives Nina a seashell—as they walk along the shore.