Diego on the Gold Line

All Carlos wants is to nurse the heartache of a recent breakup, but when his sister pressures him into spending the day with his goofy nephew Diego, Carlos discovers Diego could be the key that frees him from his rut and unlocks the door to true love.

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Carlos can think of countless reasons to avoid hanging out with his ten-year-old nephew, Diego: Girl Scout cookies that need to be eaten, a twenty percent chance of rain, and the fact Diego enjoys listening to Rascal Flats. Most importantly, though, a recent breakup has Carlos wanting to hole up in his apartment all by his lonesome. But when Diego's mother refuses to let Carlos off the hook, he takes Diego on a day trip through L.A. that results in spirited debate and a soul-crushing predicament. Even though Carlos takes this opportunity to help his nephew navigate the challenges of childhood crushes and growing up, he discovers Diego may have his own lessons to teach about life and love.

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