Ep 13. Quinces

Lydia (Rita Moreno) is excitedly preparing for Penelope's (Justina Machado) quinces -- a traditional coming-of-age party for Latinas -- despite Penelope's insistence that she doesn't want one. As Penelope tries to convince her mom that a quinces is outdated and not necessary, Lydia argues that it's a rite of passage that all Latinas must go through.

Meanwhile, Schneider (Todd Grinnell) is also dealing with family issues as his father has come to visit unexpectedly. With his father never showing much interest in his life before, Schneider is unsure how to act around him and whether or not to let him back in.

As the family comes together to prepare for the quinces, they find out that Penelope's ex-husband Victor (James Martinez) might be coming. Penelope is conflicted about how she feels about Victor, who has recently returned from serving in Afghanistan and is trying to make things right with his family.

As the day of the quinces arrives, tensions are high as the family tries to put their best foot forward for the party. Lydia is determined to make it a success, Penelope is unsure about seeing Victor, and Schneider is grappling with his relationship with his father.

Throughout the episode, the family members learn important lessons about the importance of tradition, forgiveness, and family. The quinces proves to be a meaningful event for all involved, bringing the family closer together and reminding them of what is truly important in life.

Overall, "Quinces" is a heartwarming and emotionally impactful episode of One Day at a Time that showcases the importance of family traditions and the power of forgiveness. With its strong writing, talented cast, and poignant messages, this episode is not to be missed.