Caray, Caray!

We begin with a discussion between Juan, Mama Amparito and Francisco. Amparo is giddy with excitement that Roman (or Ramon, as Francisco derisively calls him) asked her out. Juan shares her excitement but Francisco puts his foot down and says that she’s not going out.

At a meeting of the board of directors, Miranda gets the bad news (from the person in cahoots with Alejandro—what’s his name?) that their meeting is not allowed according to the by-laws of the company and that she isn’t allowed to make decisions in place of her father.

Back at the hacienda, poor Tomasa is still complaining to Bertha about seeing her granddaughter. Unfortunately, she continues to have difficulty with the axiom, you catch more flies with honey than vinegar and again, in the midst of her pleas, she tells Bertha what a horrible person she is. Come on Tomasa…try a different strategy. Flashback to the night of infamy and Tomasa & Nati’s involvement with hiding the pistol. We learn that Nati disappeared with the gun that night and Tomasa does not know where she is (but Fernanda does!)

Fernanda (I really liked her sparkly tunic) and Cesar are having a chat. Cesar makes himself out to be a little angel and shows Fernanda a letter saying that everyone in her building is going to be evicted. Cesar puts a clever spin on things, saying that he is trying to save everything and everyone and this is why Gonzalo is setting him up and accusing him. Oddly, for someone who has had the rug pulled out from under her before, she completely believes everything Cesar says and even suggests they keep their meeting secret in order to protect him from the wrath of Gonzalo.

Miranda, Alejandro & Vicente are having a meeting about the recent phone call. Miranda believes there is an informant in the company and after some speculation about who it might be, Alejandro reminds her it doesn’t matter, since she has to follow the by-laws of the company. She asks Vicente to have her dad sign a power of attorney to her so she can make decisions. Vicente doubts her father will have the good sense to sign such a document. Exit Alejandro and Miranda stage right to pick up the good doctor.

Luis Alberto and Nuria (I think there might be a future there…) are whispering in the hallway when the others come out of the office. Miranda suggests that with the future of the company looking so bleak they might want to go look for gainful employment elsewhere. Nuria and L.A. say pish posh, she can count on them. Sweet Nuria laments how injust everything is and Luis Alberto gives her his money to help with the baby. Roman shows up and asks for Cesar…

Miranda and Alejandro show up at the humble estate of the doctor and Carola almost lets the cat out of the bag about Fernanda’s real last name but Alejandro does a quick cover-up. The bandits are once again lurking in the background.

Juan and Raul (getting back on track with his schoolwork) discuss what will happen with the unsavory Salzon. Raul insists he doesn’t need any help taking care of the situation. On the topic of Mama Amparito’s burgeoning lovelife, Raul concurs with Francisco, insisting that she already has a family and in that family, there is no room for suitors.

Fr. Santiago and Amparo, taking a stroll in the well-appointed church garden, discuss her dating dilemmas. Fr. Santiago, taking a cue from Dr. Phil and considering this whole relationship is still in the theoretical stage, tells her not to put the cart before the horse.

Daira is having a tea time chat with two socialites, naturally the topic is feng shui. Lisania, not meaning to interrupt, interrupts and tells her that it’s time to go see Raul. The ladies, looking a bit put out, leave. Lisania and Daira make a surprise visit to Raul’s house and everyone sits on sofas, looking extremely uncomfortable. Francisco, spinning his wheels about class differences, asks how did they meet (oops, not exactly a story for the grandkids). Fortunately, Juan jumps in and ultimately we get to the real reason for the visit, that Daira approves the match and just wanted the families to meet. Francisco, however, opposes the relationship due to perceived class differences. (Maybe if Francisco found a significant other he wouldn’t be so violently opposed to others dating).

Back at Cesar’s office, Luis Alberto and Nuria fill him in on the afternoon’s developments. (It seems like a lot of filler and set-up in today’s episode.) Cesar speaks with Roman about current developments, and learns that Fernanda and Alejandro know each other. While sussing out the details of Fernanda and Alejandro’s relationship, Cesar begins to figure out that Alejandro is protecting her.

Bertha, looking disingenuous (gotta love that word) as ever, welcomes Miranda, Fernanda and Alejandro to the hacienda. Fernanda confronts Bertha about her come-hither-attitude, but Bertha maintains she will overcome. As Fernanda continues her confrontation with Bertha, stating that she would free Renata and Florencia from the grasp of her claws, the two girls walk in…uh-oh, cue the ominous music. Seconds too late, Tomasa warns her about Bertha’s evil plan.

Miranda confronts Alejandro about his friendly attitude toward Bertha. Tomasa comes in and offers a couple of mixed metaphors about love. Throwing caution to the wind, Alejandro goes for a stroll with Bertha in the garden in an effort to get his father’s designs. Following the theme of today's show (people butting in at precisely the most inopportune moment they can), Miranda spies them just as Bertha moves in for a kiss.

Gabino warns Miranda of problems with the workers but pledges to stay with the family no matter what happens (could that be guilt talking?).

Rebeca and the much-improved Julio are in the hospital. She breaks the news that his sons did not come visit due to the difficulties with Gonzalo. Relieved that he was awake and now able to save Cesar, Rebeca looked forlorn to hear that Julio was of the opinion that this whole mess was his doing.

Cesar and Julio’s sons meet at the spinning restaurant. Cesar tells them not to worry about their money, the check’s in the mail. Cesar continues riling them up by telling them that Miranda was lying about their dad and that their plan is working because Gonzalo is in jail and the company’s in hot water.

Renata and Florencia, still working on the assumption that the doctor is trying to steal their dad, sit around complaining what a witch she is. Enter Fernanda. Renata, being very snoopy starts asking her insinuating questions about her family. Florencia kicks her out of the room with a snotty comment. Renata runs to Bertha (busy mixing up Florencia’s new batch of ‘medicine’) and tells her that the doctor told them she was married with three children.

Alejandro, meeting with his business associate, discusses Cesar’s recent call. The conversation ends with Alejandro smugly saying that the days of San Llorente Investments are numbered.

Fabricio approaches Miranda out in the garden. He offers to help her out with some money and (again!) Florencia walks in to see them hug.

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