Carlos and his brother, Alex, have escaped the gangs and drug dealing in Mexico. Carlos never fit in there and would very much like to return to Chicago. Instead he is sent to live with his brother in Colorado. Drugs are planted in his locker. He is busted and he has to move in with Professor Wesford and his family. Wesford's daughter, Kiera, loves to work on cars and has a gay best friend, Tucker. Carlos and Kiera are drawn to each other, and agree to pretend to be a couple to discourage being hit on by others. A local drug dealer, El Diablo, has Carlos beaten and threatens his family in Mexico if he does not join his gang. A considerable amount of bad language and some explicit sex mar this tale of the importance of family, true love based on mutual respect, and the terrible impact setting and peers can have on development and choices. Carlos and Kiera make tacos, Salsa Verde, and tortillas from scratch. Each ingredient is given as well as the process for preparing them. A fight with the dough balls is not necessary, but certainly makes the job more fun.
Gateway Preliminary Nominee 2012-13
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