Coco

One Year Later

Miguel holds his baby sister Socorro in his arms and points out all of the family members, "...And there's Tía Rosita... and your Tía Victoria... and those two are Oscar and Felipe. These aren't just old pictures -- they're our family -- and they're counting on us to remember them."

Abuelita approaches and smiles to see her grandson passing on the tradition. Then she places a picture frame on the ofrenda, a photo of Mamá Coco. She looks to Miguel, who puts his arm around her. Next to Mamá Coco's picture sits the photo of Mamá Imelda and Héctor, taped back together. Restored. And a newfound photo of Tia Y/N and Hector together.

At the Marigold Grand Central Station, Héctor waits in the departure line nervously. Miguel's voice could be heard in the air, "SAY THAT I'M CRAZY OR CALL ME A FOOL..." The Departures Agent calls out, "Next!" Héctor steps up to the monitor. The agent recognizes him. Héctor chuckles nervously as the monitor scans him.

DING!

"Enjoy your visit, Héctor!"

"BUT LAST NIGHT IT SEEMED THAT I DREAMED ABOUT YOU..."

Héctor's chest swells and exits from the Marigold Grand Central Station. Mamá Imelda waits on the cobblestones to greet him. They kiss. Then he hears a familiar voice. "Papá!" Héctor turns to see his daughter approaching. He opens his arms to give Coco the biggest hug, "Coco!"

"WHEN I OPENED MY MOUTH, WHAT CAME OUT WAS A SONG, AND YOU KNEW EVERY WORD, AND WE ALL SANG ALONG..."

Every moment together is a miracle, and he holds Coco like he knows it. Soon Coco, Héctor, and Imelda join hands. The petals of the bridge glow as they step forward. The family crosses together.

"TO A MELODY PLAYED ON THE STRINGS OF OUR SOULS AND A RHYTHM THAT RATTLED US DOWN TO THE BONE, OUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN EVERY BEAT OF MY PROUD CORAZÓN..."

Y/N, Dante, and Pepita fly through the night sky in the Land of the Dead. They alight on the marigold path and bound across into the Land of the Living. Dante's shadow is cast against a wall. When he rounds the corner, he is just a normal Xolo dog with no wings or vibrant colors. Pepita's shadow looms large, but as she rounds the corner, it shrinks to reveal that she is a little alley cat in the Land of the Living.

They enter the Rivera compound. Abuelita greets Dante and tosses him a sweet treat. In the courtyard, the family is gathered as Miguel plays his guitar and sings. Dante hops up to give him a lick on the cheek. "OUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN EVERY BEAT OF MY PROUD CORAZÓN..." Amongst the living Riveras are the spirits of their loved ones, Tía Rosita, Tía Victoria, Papá Julio, Tia Y/N, Tío Oscar, and Tío Felipe, all present and enjoying the reunion. Miguel notices Y/N and smiles, knowing that Hector is there as well.

"AY MI FAMILIA! OIGA MI GENTE! CANTEN A CORO! LET IT BE KNOWN...OUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN EVERY BEAT OF MY PROUD CORAZÓN..." Abel and Rosa accompany Miguel with instruments of their own. Papá cradles Miguel's new baby sister as Mamá leans on his shoulder. Abuelita listens proudly to her grandchildren while the spirit of Mamá Coco stands beside her, arm around her shoulder.

"AY MI FAMILIA! OIGA ME GENTE! CANTEN A CORO! LET IT BE KNOWN... OUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN EVERY BEAT OF MY PROUD CORAZÓN!" The courtyard is full of Riveras, living and dead. Héctor and Imelda stand arm in arm, listening to Miguel play. Hector takes the spirit of the guitar and plays along with Miguel as Y/N dances. As Miguel sings, the whole family, living and dead, all sing, play, and enjoy the music. The whole family was brought together by a song.