Ep 9. Nochebuena

Nochebuena is the 9th episode of season 2 of the show Good Trouble. In this episode, it's Christmas Eve and both Callie and Mariana have plans for the night, but things don't go quite as planned. Callie is supposed to spend the night with Gael, but things get awry when his sister Clare shows up, and Gael is constantly running off to help her. Meanwhile, Mariana is supposed to have Christmas dinner with the co-founder of Speckulate, Alex, but when she doesn't hear back from him, she decides to go to the Coterie where everyone is having a Christmas party.

At the Coterie, everyone is trying to make the best of their situation. Malika has invited Isaac, but she's worried about him since he's been going through some tough times lately. Davia is helping out with the party and is hopeful that Jeff, the bartender she's been seeing, will show up. Alice is still dealing with the aftermath of her break-up with Joey, and even though she's not in a stable place, she's trying to keep things light for the sake of everyone else. Meanwhile, Jamie is trying to make a good impression on everyone, especially Callie, who is still figuring out her feelings for him.

As the night progresses, things start to get complicated. Gael and Clare are dealing with some family issues, and Gael is feeling torn between his obligations to his sister and his desire to spend time with Callie. Mariana is disappointed that Alex didn't show up, but she's also feeling a sense of camaraderie with the other residents of the Coterie. When she sees Callie and Gael having a tense moment, she tries to intervene, but things just get worse. Isaac and Malika have a heart-to-heart, and Davia finally gets a reply from Jeff, but it's not quite what she was hoping for. Alice ends up getting drunk and making a scene, and Jamie's attempts to help her just make things worse.

Despite the drama, the residents of the Coterie manage to salvage their Nochebuena. They all come together to sing carols, and even Gael and Clare manage to work out their issues. Callie and Jamie have a heart-to-heart, and Mariana ends up confessing her feelings to Raj, who has been there for her throughout the whole season. As the night comes to a close, everyone heads to bed feeling a sense of closeness and community.

Nochebuena is a touching episode that explores the importance of family, community, and friendship during the holidays. It's a reminder that even when things don't go as planned, there's always a way to make the best of a situation and find joy in the company of others. The characters are relatable and endearing, and their struggles and triumphs will resonate with viewers. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys heartwarming, feel-good stories.