Many had never heard of the show before. But when they learned a TV crew was coming to Dos Rios, they all became instant fans. Everyone in town wanted to be a part of the action. Fabi tried to continue her daily routine, but people kept showing up at the restaurant to “check in” with her. City council member Rey Garcia III stopped by to talk about his reelection campaign and ask for her support. He left a dozen flyers, signs, and buttons. Mrs. Sanchez from the bakery down the street stopped by every day. She offered different pieces of cake for Fabi to try. The local paper wanted to do an article on her. Fabi didn’t know how to handle her new celebrity status. At least her parents were happy — business had never been better. At school, it was out of control. People she knew casually were acting like she was their best friend. Her lunch table filled up with new faces wanting to know all about the show, and what she planned to wear, and how she was going to do her hair. Even her teachers started to act strange, letting her turn in assignments late and dropping comments like, “You know, I almost had a part in a movie.”
