The story revolves around Feliza "Fely" Malabaño, a widow who works in a carinderia along with her close friend Bert, who grew up working for Fely since he was a young boy. Fely is constantly teased by Lulu for her closeness to Bert. Fely tends to berate her daughter in-law Angie for many things, including Angie's sinigang. Despite her treatment of Angie, she cares deeply for her son Ramoncito and for her grandchildren, Jeboy and Hana.