(Peety Ear-Full 2) It’s A Miracle You've Made It This Long

PEETY is concerned that her father's primary care doctor hasn't sent the needed referral to this office, and is annoyed by the OFFICE MANAGER's attitude and the latest setback. PEETY shares the bad news with her parents and PETRA decides to call their doctor's assistant to straighten everything out. PEETY notices her mom's not the picture of health and is concerend that her parents aren't taking care of themsleves. PETRA tries to make her daughter understand what is like to get old and the difficultites of having to adjust to the ineviable loss of abilities we used to take for granted.

5 year anniversary special "Producer's Cut" 1 hour version! A Greek mythological quest of the great-granddaughter of Odysseus. Written by Shawn Belpanno, Directed by Michael Licata. An unlikely cadre of five unite in their quest to vanquish the evil demon and save the King. Will they embrace their destiny?

PEETY continues filling out her father's forms, while ALFREDO lets her know about his routine of taking pills he has been prescribed, his enjoyment of eating his favorite foods, and his pride in cutting the grass, even though PETRA objects. PEETY explains the importance of being honest with your doctor, when ALFREDO seems reluctant to share his family history. PETRA begins to feel left out of her husband and daughter’s private conversations.

ALFREDO finds his medicine list and begins sharing the info with PEETY, who is doing her best to help her father prepare for this important appointment. PETRA begins her project of assembling rosaries from the supplies she brought to help her pass the time. PEETY notices her mother also needs help, and makes a suggestion. While she realizes she wants to help both her parents, she understands that may not always be possible.

PEETY, a first generation Cuban American daughter and her elderly parents, ALFREDO and PETRA, arrive early for her father's consult with his heart surgeon in Miami, FL. After checking in to the overcrowded waiting room, ALFREDO and PEETY begin to fill out forms they have been given by the OFFICE MANGER. PEETY and ALFREDO have different points of view on what is important and what should be shared with his doctor.

A daughter’s patience is tested while caring for her elderly, Cuban immigrant parents as they navigate a healthcare system that requires waiting for one’s turn when facing mortality. Can she advocate for them so they will be treated with the respect they deserve, yet maintain her own belief that having a heart matters? Written by Haydee Canovas, Directed by Claudia Mulet, Audio Engineering and Original Music by Bill Fuller.

A glance forward shows that Fiona is seemingly back on the right track and again showing promise, according to NY Times Art critic, Henry. But, how did she get there from here? More importantly, what did she learn along the way? Phil’s visit certainly may have been responsible for the genesis of her transformation, but perhaps not in the way he thought. Will Fiona allow him to apologize or will she rip the carpet out from under his feet and she removes the rose-colored glasses from his eyes?

Tricia’s comment triggers George to recall a time when he and Fiona were happy and so much in love. Things with Fiona’s family were never as they seemed and everyone knew it, but played their part to perfection, in public. But when Tom, speaks the unspeakable and sparks fly enough to ignite smoldering embers, can Ophelia stop the inferno or will Phil fan the flames that start to burn this house of cards, known as the Miller family?

Returning to the moment things changed is necessary to move forward, according to Nina, and Fi thinks she is ready. George is there to support her, but neither is ready for this rush of memories that come flooding back and the train wreck that ensues, as a result. Will this start Fiona on a hopeless downward spiral, or can she use this work with Nina and her group counselor as a springboard?

Fiona’s creative and personal life is moving in the right direction when it is interrupted suddenly and unexpectedly. How can she possibly explain to her family what happened when she herself is trying to piece it together? Paula helps her as much as she can, and even suggests Fiona skip this celebration, so she has more time to heal. But Fiona, who has been groomed to say everything is fine, insists she can she pull it off. But can she when saying it to the people who taught her to be proper?