Ep 3. When Maya met Andy

Maya and Miguel are back with another exciting episode in season 1. This time, the episode is called "When Maya met Andy". Maya and Miguel are two siblings from a Hispanic family who live in a bustling city in America. The show centers around their daily lives, school, and their interactions with their family and friends.

In this episode, Maya is given the task of delivering a gift to her Abuela's neighbor, Mrs. Flores. However, Mrs. Flores is not at home when she reaches her house so Maya decides to wait for her. While waiting, she meets Andy Arlington, a boy who has just moved into the neighborhood. They strike up a conversation and Maya learns that Andy is interested in soccer, just like she is!

Maya invites him to her next soccer game and Andy happily accepts. Maya is excited to have a new friend who shares her interests and they quickly become close. However, Miguel is skeptical of Andy and feels that he is trying to replace him as Maya's best friend. He becomes jealous and sulks around the house, which worries their mother.

Meanwhile, Maya is excited about her upcoming soccer game and invites Andy to watch her play. She introduces him to her teammates and they all play a fun game together. However, during the game, Andy accidentally kicks the ball into Miguel and hurts him. This makes Miguel even more angry with Andy and he leaves the soccer field without saying a word to anyone.

Maya is upset that Miguel is upset and goes to talk to him. He tells her that he feels replaced by Andy and that he doesn't like how close they've become. Maya reassures Miguel that he is her best friend and that no one can replace him. She also tells him that she wants to be friends with Andy as well.

Later, Mrs. Flores returns home and Maya delivers her the gift from Abuela. In return, Mrs. Flores invites Maya and her family to a party at her house. Maya is excited about the party and brings Andy along as her guest. At the party, they enjoy delicious food and meet new people. Miguel apologizes to Andy for being rude earlier and they both agree to put their differences aside and be friends.

Overall, "When Maya met Andy" is a heartwarming episode that teaches valuable lessons about friendship and jealousy. Maya learns that it's okay to have more than one friend and that no one can replace her best friend, Miguel. Miguel learns to set aside his jealousy and embrace Maya's new friend. The episode also highlights the importance of being open to new people and experiences, as Maya and Andy's friendship blossoms from a chance encounter while waiting for Mrs. Flores. The episode is a great example of the show's positive messages and diverse representation.