Caray, Caray!

EPISODE 7 (transition to part 2):
(NOTE: if Yolanda looks familiar, the actress now plays "Marcia" in La Fea Mas Bella.)

Dona Reina answers the phone - someone is pestering her for information about Angelita and Rodito - she says they aren't giving interviews and hangs up. Veronica, now very pregnant, is very happy with Pedro and the baby they are expecting. Pedro returns home and shares the good news - at the marketplace, he got a tip about a business - and he is now the proud owner of his own truck delivery company. Pedro looks at the drawing and thanks his little angels for his blessings.

Pancho is out driving the truck - he stops at a road block - the officer pulls a gun and forces Pancho out of the truck.

Reina tells Pedro about the annoying phone caller - Pedro thinks it is another reporter, but she says that it is some rich, important man who wants information.

Pancho offers assistance to Don Alberto, who is choking in the backseat.

Later, Pancho returns to the apartment and tells Pedro of the truck hijacking. Pancho feels guilty - Pedro says all will be fine, he did what he should do - what is important is that they are alive and together.

Angelita and Rodito are now grandfather and granddaughter - they are on the sidewalk by the church square - they sit down on a nearby park bench.

Pancho, Pedro, Reina and Veronica sit down at the table and talk. Alberto rolls his wheelchair up to the table - Pancho introduces Alberto to the family. Pedro and Reina are curious to why he is there/his intentions with Angelita and Rodito. Alberto tells his story of his research. Pedro interrupts to say that Angelita and Rodito were there - Alberto is surprised, falls from his wheelchair to the floor. Pedro helps his back in his chair. Reina mentions a little more of Angelita and Rodito. Alberto is very interested in everything they have to say about the two. Pedro is skeptical and thinks Alberto is acting.

Padre Miguel meets Angelita and Rodo on the square, and welcomes them to the church.

Alberto talks about Gabriel, the magical teddy bear. Veronica mentions the drawing that Pancho and Reina made of the two children. Pancho takes it off the shelf and shows it to Alberto. Pedro is anxious to leave for the police station to report the missing truck. Pancho talks Pedro into letting Alberto stay there for awhile. Alberto wants to stay and discuss the angelitos more. Pancho and Pedro leave, as Reina and Veronica sit and talk with Alberto at the table.

Man on cell phone with someone important. He will wait for further instructions.

Alberto, Reina and Veronica discuss their meeting with Angelita and Rodito. He wants to know about Christmas Eve and Veronica tells him about the miracle that brought Manuelito back from the dead. Both Reina and Veronica say that Angelita went to each one to say good-bye, all in a second. He wants to know more and more details. Veronica describes Angelita's eyes as Angelita said good-bye to her. Then Reina tells of her message from Angelita. Pedro and Pancho return and Pedro wonders what they are discussing. Alberto is more and more curious about Angelita and Rodito, and wants to find them. Pancho says they can't be found; they're long gone. Pedro grows more and more skeptical of Alberto's desire to locate Angelita and Rodito. Alberto won't leave - he's desperate and pleads that he will do whatever to find them (including offering money to purchase a new truck).

Angelita and Rodo stand up from the bench. They walk out into the street. Rodo lays down; Angelita acts like she's crying as a car approaches and stops. Matilde and her driver climb out and offer help to Angelita and Rodo. Angelita and Rodo introduce themselves and climb into Matilde's car with her.

As the discussion continues with Alberto, Pedro grows even more skeptical of Alberto's intentions. They mentions the evil Darro and despicable Jose Luis. Alberto says that all ended happily for them, and asks why they won't help him to find the children and have some happiness also? Pedro reluctantly concedes and reveals some of what Angelita told him in her good-bye message. Pedro ends his story by hugging Veronica and Reina and saying, "even when a person thinks they don't have anyone, they always have those in the kingdom in the sky."

Alberto thanks Pedro and his family for the information they have given him. Pedro doesn't think Alberto understands. Alberto is adamant for assistance in his search. Pedro refuses to help in anyway, it was Angelita's wish. Pancho and Reina explain further why they can't help.

In the kitchen of Matilde's house, Nati is serving Rodo some noodle soup. Rodo is eagerly slurping it up - Angelita tries to use a napkin to wipe up some of the spillage and mess. Nati ties a napkin around Rodo's neck like a bib as she talks with Angelita about the family. At the mention of the mother, Rodo says that he also has a mother who works hard - and he works hard also. The three share a laugh. Then Yolanda enters and becomes very offended and disgusted by the sight of the guests; she leaves immediately.

Pedro and family have a conference whether they should help and trust Alberto. Alberto interrupts. Pedro and Veronica offer apologies for being skeptical and misinterpreting Alberto's intentions. Alberto stands up and offers his own apology for setting the trap of the road block in order to meet them and get information on Angelita and Rodito. Pedro, more skeptical than ever, wonders why such an elaborate scheme to search for Angelita and Rodito. Alberto explains - Pedro makes two conditions on giving assistance: 1. no money will exchange hands, 2. no press, everything remains in secret (I think that was the second condition). Alberto agrees to both. Pedro says he won't leave to help but Pancho will do it. Pancho is shocked and Reina gives him a good luck box on a chain and they talk him into it. Alberto, happy, announces that they will leave right away. Pancho smiles in agreement.

Father and Mother of Yolanda are in the living room talking about Matilde. Yolanda walks through - Father stops her - she says she is bored and is going to leave the house for awhile - Father annoys her into visiting Tia Matilde in her room first. Yolanda reluctantly agrees and leaves the room.

Yolanda visits with Tia Matilde. Matilde is looking at a photo of Alfonso, who died. Matilde is in mourning and Yolanda milks it even more, makes Matilde feels very depressed so she cries on Yolanda's shoulder. Nati enters to ask Matilde about her guests. Yolanda says they can leave the house, there are no rooms for them to stay in.

Out in the front hall, Angelita and Rodo talk about their dear friend Pedro and Veronica. Nati approaches and tells Angelita and Rodo the message from Yolanda that Matilde isn't feeling well, so they should go to find another place to stay. Nati mentions Padre Miguel may be able to help them. Angelita wonders about Yolanda, Matilde and the family - Nati tells her some of what she knows and then helps them leave the house.

Alberto and his lawyer finish the written agreement with conditions for Pedro and Pancho's assistance in the search. The lawyer leaves the apartment. They show the drawing of Angelita and Rodito and Gabriel, and then look at the map of Pueblo Grande.

Angelita and Rodo are seated outside on the bench. Nearby the man pulls up in his car. A boy runs up and asks to wash his car - he refuses and walks inside a building. Angelita walks over to the boy and shows him a magic trick (she draws an angel on the side of the car). The boy watches the angel drawing. Later, the man talks on his cell phone as he returns to the car - all cleaned and polished. The boy stands with his hand out, waiting. The man ends his call and is amazed by the clean car. He pays the boy and then climbs in and leaves.

Pedro returns to the apartment, smiling. The secret is safe, he tells Reina and Veronica. He and Pancho have just sent Don Alberto on a "wild goose chase" looking for the children Angelita and Rodito. They laugh. Pedro hugs Reina and Veronica, and says that they are very fortunate and rich, not in money and power but in what matters most - love and family. :)

The man stops in front of Abuelo Rodo and Nieta Angelita and asks if they have seen two little children with a teddy bear anywhere around there. They say no. He drives off. Angelita and Rodo laugh.

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