Anyone who knows me and my love for Netflix knows that my love for "Jane the Virgin" runs deep.
What might possibly run deeper is my passion for #TeamMichael.
Michael Cordero is easily my favorite character on the show and the best partner for Jane. (Don't get me wrong, though, I do like Rafael — just not as Jane's partner).
When he died in season three, I might have been as heartbroken as Jane. So, here are the 10 moments that made me #TeamMichael for life, listed in order of importance.
1. When he saved Mateo from Sin Rostro
Look. There was no part of Michael that was obligated to save Mateo when Rose kidnapped him after he was born. Jane just had Rafael's baby, who Michael eventually accepted (although he was not enthralled), and it was a confusing and emotional experience for everyone involved.
But when he brought out Mateo from the church and post-birth Jane waddled toward them, my heart melted
2. When he surprised Jane by saying his wedding vows in Spanish
GiphyJane's heritage and bilingual nature is extremely important, so when Michael went the extra mile and memorized the vows in Spanish, everyone was crying. I don't cry over fictional things, but I was crying for sure.
3. When he secretly looked out for Jane after they broke up
GiphyEveryone knows that neither one of them actually wanted to separate, but with the Sin Rostro case going strong and the aftermath of Mateo's kidnapping, Michael made sure Jane was safe, always.
4. When he saved Alba from being deported
Michael became extremely attached to Jane's family because, let's be honest, they're pretty amazing. When they found out that Alba was possibly about to be deported, Michael stepped in and saved her.
5. When he proposed to Jane the second time
GiphyThe first time was when Michael found out that Jane wanted to keep the baby, so that obviously did not go very well. But the second time, Jane didn't even let him finish. I think that this moment really showed how ridiculous her love was for him.
6. When he defended Jane and Mateo to his parents
GiphyAs I said about the kidnapping, Michael had no obligations to love Mateo as much as he does, but he became attached and essentially took him in as his own. His parents insensitively asked about looking after "someone else's kid," but Michael stood up to them and told them that Mateo wasn't just someone else's kid. Go, Michael!
7. When the bromance began with Rogelio
I can't choose a specific moment with these two because every moment between them is noteworthy. At first, Michael was not open to having a strong friendship with Ro. But once they broke the ice, their bromance was unstoppable.
8. When they kissed the first time
GiphyThe first kiss was basically everything Jane wanted and more, but it was also the moment that everyone realized that this cop who came over on a noise complaint was going to stick around for a while.
9. When they had their reunion kiss
GiphySnow actually fell in Miami. That's how perfect these two are for each other.
10. When he came back.
GiphyThis isn't my least favorite. I just wanted to save it until the end. My heart actually stopped.
