Tonight on ABC their new drama inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich, Rebel returns with an all-new Thursday, June 10, 2021, season 1 episode 9 called, "36
How would you describe Cruzâs relationship with Rebel?
Andy Garcia:Â A platonic love affair. They met young â their kids were in preschool. They push each otherâs buttons, but thereâs love and respect. God forbid you should try to come between them!
They also share grief over the loss of Cruzâs wife, Sharon, who was Rebelâs best friend. Does pain drive him?
He tries to lose himself in work but has a hole in his heart thatâs impossible to heal even though it might not bleed as constantly. He talks to [Sharon], an idea I had for the character. I told Krista [Vernoff, the showâs creator] that Iâd like a piano in my office â thatâs where Cruz finds solace. What I play is an improvisation on a theme that I wrote.