We are introduced to the Santiago clan. Widowed Roberto looks after his 5 children on Resurrection Blvd in East L.A. going through tragedy & triumphs as they forged a legacy to go after the American dream.
Carlos gets involved in protecting his sister Victoria from a gang member and this puts his boxing career in jeopardy. Yolanda gets involved with a fellow worker at the law firm and puts her job at risk.
This episode, called "Dreams", has Victoria being haunted in her dreams by the now dead Jaime and harassed by his gang. Meanwhile, her brother Carlos has to deal with his own demons because his boxing career is over.
In this episode, called "The Dance", Alex is approached by a sly promoter named Cervantes. Carlos seeks revenge on what was done to him and pushes away Carmen. Yolanda finally goes on a date with her co-worker Peter.
Bibi's husband comes home after serving a 4 year prison term and wants to pick up where he left off. A more cunning promoter named Mornay "buys" Alex from Cervantes.Yolanda celebrates being excepted into Law School.
In " Black & Tan", Roberto feels threatened when Mornay brings in another trainer to train Alex. Paco loses his job and keeps it a secret from Bibi. Carlos defends a waitress from an abusive man who happens to be a crooked cop.
