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Berto and his best friend Robin take on small carpentry jobs to make a living. Their work frequently earns the ire of their neighbor Mang Andres and his daughter Melanie, who blame them for the constant injuries suffered by her father. The tension foreshadows a strained relationship that shadows their stay in the neighborhood.

The US Embassy approves their visa applications for America. Berto receives a petition from his eldest son Ricky, while Melanie's work visa is approved. Robin hopes to track down the uncle he believes lives in a mansion in America.

The trio discovers they are on the same flight to the United States. Melanie grows upset when the airline refuses to seat her away from them because of what happened to her father. The mood on departure underscores the awkward bond they share.

Upon landing, the group splits: Ricky picks up Berto and Robin, while Melanie is collected by her cousin Lally. The separation hints at the challenges they'll face adjusting to life in a new country. Their paths will repeatedly intersect in unexpected ways.

Berto faces the cultural shift of life in America and the loneliness that comes with it. He also steps in to help care for Robin after his uncle dies, since there is no other relative to stay with. The arrangement tightens their bond as they navigate a foreign environment.

Melanie and the men cross paths when Berto and Robin rescue her from thugs. In gratitude, she helps them secure caregiver jobs at the nursing home where she works with Lally. Their new roles anchor them in American life and set up future dependencies.

With immigration authorities cracking down on undocumented workers, Berto and Melanie decide to marry so she won’t be deported. They formalize the arrangement to protect her status and keep the family together in America. The personal bond between them grows as a byproduct of legal necessity.

Berto longs for his family back home and begins long-distance calls using Ricky's phone. The calls are frequent and costly, adding to the financial and emotional strain of their new life. He grapples with the cultural distance separating him from his loved ones.

The group takes a vacation to Las Vegas to unwind from the pressures of migration. The break does not fully relieve the tensions, and the trip marks a turning point in how they handle responsibilities and expectations. The altered mood foreshadows deeper family conflicts.

On returning home, Ricky's family confronts Berto about late-night outings and rising phone bills, with Robbie detailing the concerns. Berto concedes the truth about his marriage, his caregiver job, and the long-distance calls he makes for Jun’s son. The confrontation strains family ties and tests forgiveness.

Robbie bolts from the house to avoid the conflict, and Berto follows. He manages to shove Robbie to safety when a car nearly hits them, injuring himself in the process. The perilous moment deepens the family's gratitude and resolve.

In the hospital, Robbie apologizes for his actions and Berto forgives him. The family reassesses their priorities and decides to move forward together. Berto resolves to return home to the Philippines with Melanie and Robin.

Mang Andres meets Melanie at the airport in the Philippines, thrilled that she is pregnant with Berto's child. When Berto reveals the paternity, Andres faints from the shock. The scene caps the story with a dramatic twist on family ties and future plans.