Ernesto is very surprised to be told he has a great-great-grandson. Since Miguel's great-great-grandfather had a family and knew his daughter, Ernesto shouldn't be this shocked he has descendants: the first clue that he and Miguel aren't related. He still goes with it, as it's possible that Miguel may be related to an unrecognized offspring which given Ernesto's fame, might be a real possibility. Similarly, when Miguel learns that Ernesto was his grandfather all along, his family incredulously responds "That's impossible." They know full well who his grandfather was, and it wasn't Ernesto. Or they could mean "That's impossible, there's no way to instantly know for sure this stranger is the mystery great-great-grandfather." All the same, it foreshadows that it's impossible for a man like Ernesto to be related to the family-orientated Riveras. Also, whenever Miguel's family talks about Coco's father, it is mentioned that he was forgotten and left off the ofrenda. Ernesto, on the other hand, is remembered by many people, both living and dead. This is the most obvious hint that Ernesto is not Miguel's great-great-grandfather.

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