The Baker and the Beauty: 5 best scenes from Season 1, Episode 2

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THE BAKER AND THE BEAUTY – “Ruin My Life” – Noa and Daniel’s relationship begins to flourish, and after an unwanted birthday party for Noa, Daniel discovers more about her past while a heartbroken Vanessa is not giving up so easily. Meanwhile, with Rafael’s Cuban Bakery booming, a food critic extraordinaire puts in an outrageous food order the Garcias cannot refuse to take on an all-new episode of ABC’s “The Baker and the Beauty,” airing MONDAY, APRIL 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Francisco Roman) BRIAN SILLIMAN /

2. Noa talks to her mom on the phone

While this was a heartbreaking scene, Nathalie Kelly is excellent in it, and it sheds light on her character. Noa’s mom calls her to wish her a happy birthday, and at first, it seems like a reasonably normal phone call, but then she calls her daughter “Noa-Boa” and asks her if she’d like a doll for her birthday.

She offers to take her for tea in the plaza, like her favorite book character, Eloise. We learn that Noa’s mother is living in an assisted living facility and is struggling with dementia or some other kind of mental illness. She doesn’t seem to remember how old Noa is or much else about her.

It’s hard to see Noa crying when she talks to her. She later reveals that her mother had a mental breakdown at one of her birthday parties in the past, which is why she now hates her birthday.

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1. Daniel and Noa go for a moonlight swim

In an effort to cheer her up, Daniel persuades Noa into ditching her party. Why not? It is her birthday, and if she doesn’t want to be there, she shouldn’t have to. Instead, Daniel and Noa head to the beach for a little extra time together.

The gorgeous night results in romantic stargazing and a smoldering kiss. Noa even suggests they go for a swim sans clothing. While in the water, Noa invites Daniel to come with her to Portugal, where she’ll be filming a movie. The episode ends before Daniel can answer, but we’re hoping he says yes!

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New episodes of The Baker and the Beauty air Monday nights at 10/9c on ABC.

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