Miguel, Carmen and others in “Unfinished Business”

Miguel

[in letter] Mom, I'm sorry for leaving a note like this, but I thought it was the best way, maybe the only way, to say what I have to say. The last few months have been a roller coaster. My injury, rehab, me and Sam, Sensei and Mr. LaRusso. I convinced myself that I could get over all of that by focusing on the tournament. I thought that if I won that. everything would work out. But I was wrong. Tell Sensei that I'm sorry I bailed. His karate helped me grow, but I'm still not sure who I wanna be. And to figure that out, I think I need to know where I came from. Sensei was scared to find out the truth about his past, and honestly, I am too. But overcoming that fear is the fight I have to face instead of competing for a trophy. I need to meet my father. This is something I have to do. Please try not to worry. I'll be safe and I'll be back soon. I love you, Mom. And Yaya too.

I called the police. I-I don't know what else to do.

Johnny

Everything's gonna be fine. I'm gonna find him. I'll make sure he's safe.

Johnny. [inhales] There's something I didn't tell you about my ex-husband.

Johnny

I know. You said he's a bad dude. Don't worry. I can handle myself. And I'm sure he'd never hurt his own son.

That's just it. He doesn't know Miguel exists. I just want my baby back home safe.