The Letter

what happens

As Monica and Tess drive through the crop fields of central California, Monica comments on their beauty. But when Tess asks her to take a closer look, Monica sees the hardworking families, including many young children, toiling over the crops in the hot sun. One such family is the Morante clan. Patriarch Roberto works tirelessly alongside his wife Elisa, his teenage son Tino, and younger children Claudia and Miguel. They migrate with the season, always traveling to the part of the country that is being harvested. One of their few joys is the letter they receive each week from their grandmother. Roberto is illiterate so he has Tino read the letter, though Tino would rather be listening to classical music on the car radio. As the Morantes settle in the latest migrant camp, they meet Monica, the church volunteer, Andrew, the camp supervisor, and Rafael, a fellow migrant worker. At church on Sunday, Tino discovers the piano and begins to play. Tess offers to be his music teacher.

who made it

directed

Peter H. Hunt

written

Danna Doyle

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Alexis Cruz as Rafael
• Julie Carmen as Elisa Morante
• Efrain Figueroa as Roberto Morante
• Carlo Alban as Tino Morante
• RRomeo Rene Fabian as Miguel
• SSanda Toriz as Claudia