Francisco's grandfather has just arrived in California from Mexico, and he does not speak a word of English. Eager to help his family, young Francisco acts as his grandfather's translator as they wait in line hoping to find a day's work. When a man drives up looking for an experienced gardener, Francisco tells a small lie, claiming his grandfather is an expert with plants. They get the job, but soon Francisco's lie leads to a terrible mistake in the garden that threatens to ruin their entire day. When the truth comes out, his grandfather refuses to take payment for work done poorly and insists they stay to fix the damage. Through this difficult afternoon, Francisco discovers that his grandfather might not know English or gardening, but he has incredibly valuable lessons to teach about integrity, hard work, and the true meaning of honesty.