Caray, Caray!

EPISODE 9:
Alejandra and Rigoberto look at Pancho like he's crazy, and wonder what is his problem. They walk away, leaving Pancho stunned.

Ma and Pa talk with Matilde in her bedroom. He tells her of the production problems at the hacienda factory - he wants her to sign over power of attorney for the business to him. Matilde asks why bother? she has no interest in the business. He explains it is a legal formality - he and ma show her where to sign. Nati enters and says that Matilde has visitors - Padre Miguel and her invitees Angelita and Rodo. Matilde is so excited she leaves with Nati, before signing anything. Ma and Pa are so disappointed.

Matilde greets Padre Miguel and Angelita and Rodo in the living room. She tells Angelita and Rodo they will be her guests there at the house - Nati is hesitant but Matilde insists. Angelita and Rodo thank her for her kindness and hospitality and leave with Nati to see the rooms. Matilde and Padre Miguel talk in private about her feelings and how similar Angelita and Rodo are to her son Alfonso - like he's giving her a sign or something. Padre is skeptical and asks her profound questions, that make her think.

In the square, Sebastian and Alberto are walking and discussing the business plan (where to build a factory). Alberto calls over to Pancho to join them - Pancho shows his new drawing of Angelita and Rodito and Gabriel. Alberto is happy and compliments Pancho; he asks Sebastian for help in their search for the children. Sebastian says that the best one to ask is Padre Miguel, he knows all the children in town. Pancho looks over and shouts to Mauricio and Yolanda about the boy next to their car. Mauricio and Yolanda look down and walk by Rigoberto to get to the car door. Rigoberto stands and holds out his hand for payment - Mauricio ignores it and tries to open the door - it won't open. Pancho reveals that the teddy bear the boy is holding is Gabriel - he thinks the boy is Rodito - Alberto is excited and asks Sebastian if it is true. Sebastian clears up the confusion by revealing that the boy is Rigoberto, Alejandra's son.

Casimiro talks and consoles Alejandra at the restaurant. Alejandra is in tears over Rigoberto's illness and that he is terminal and she can't do anything to about it.

Rigoberto is wandering through the cemetery. He starts to have another episode and falls down on the ground. Pancho rushes over to him - Pancho picks him and calls for help. Rigoberto regains consciousness and starts to weakly talk with Pancho. Pancho sits down on the ground with Rigoberto, and asks him if he believes in angels.

Casimiro and Alejandra are sitting at a table - Alejandra opens up and confesses her worst fears about her son's diagnosis and treatment. She wonders how she can accept it? Casimiro consoles and empathizes with her (his daughter died years ago).

Pancho and Rigoberto walk and stop at the grave with an angel statue headstone. They discuss angels - Rigoberto mentions all the paintings at Padre Miguel's office, and all the statues and markers. Pancho brings up angels that are living among them. Rigoberto and Pancho discuss how to find them.

Matilde sits in the living room talking with Padre Miguel, Angelita and Rodo. They discuss love from the heart, and Matilde brings up her heartbreak over her son's death. Angelita says she, like everyone else, will suffer from one major heartbreak in a lifetime. Matilde can't accept what Angelita is telling her, of which Padre Miguel agrees with Angelita. Matilde leaves the room. Rodo follows her into the hallway and gives her some wise advice to forget about the pain right this very minute and start to live and be happy again.

Pancho and Rigoberto walk from grave to grave, looking at all the flowers - Rigoberto tells Pancho what his mother says about the children and the flowers. They continue the angel discussion. When they stop at one grave, Pancho asks about Rigoberto's father. Rigoberto doesn't answer.

Yolanda returns home and escorts Alberto and Mauricio inside the formal living room. Yolanda offers that they stay there at the house while they are in town, and asks Nati to fix up the guest rooms. Nati refuses - the rooms are occupied by Matilde's guests. Nati refuses to say who the guests are. Yolanda asks where Matilde is; Nati says out of the house, but she doesn't know where she went.

Padre Miguel meets in his office with Sebastian and Casimiro.

In the living room, Alberto and Mauricio discuss their own interests in the small town of Pueblo Grande. Yolanda brings her dad in the room to meet with Alberto and Mauricio.

Angelita and Rodo are in the kitchen - Nati tells them of the list of things she needs to do for Christmas - Angelita and Rodo jump in and lend a hand. Matilde and her assistant/driver enter the kitchen. Matilde is happy and smiling with all the busy work. She tells Rodo and Angelita about donating her son's clothes to the shelter - she is so happy and excited for Christmas this year and her future. She starts to plan what decorations, flowers and other items they need for the holidays. Angelita smiles as Rodo gets so excited he shows his wings to Angelita.

In the town square, Rigoberto and Pancho sit on a bench. Rigoberto tells Pancho about his illness, treatment and all the visits he and his mom have had to make to doctor's offices and hospitals. Pancho tells him about the angelitos and the miracles he has seen them perform. Rigoberto is pessimistic that they will help him, and cries about his mom.

Casimiro and Padre Miguel are alone in the office talking about faith and helping the poor. Padre Miguel confesses that he has lost faith in people, and hasn't converted a single person in a very long time. Casimiro tries to energize him to continue his work and keep the faith, but Padre Miguel is disillusioned.

Rigoberto is at the apartment when Alejandra arrives with more medicine. She gives him a spoonful from one bottle. She notes his sad mood and he tells her about the attack. He asks her questions; she tells about believing in the angel of mercy; he thinks his illness is a punishment. Alejandra is shocked and tries to console and assure him. Rigoberto confesses all the lies he's told to her about how he's feeling, how well he really is, the attacks. Alejandra assures him that she loves him with all her heart. They hug. Rigoberto gets up from the bed and surprises Alejandra by saying that they will need to find the angels.

Still in the church office, Padre Miguel has his hands on his face. Casimiro looks over and notices a couple pieces from the chess game were moved around. Padre Miguel is stunned as he takes a look at the game pieces, and wonders if someone did it or if it was a sign from above.

Matilde and Yolanda's dad meet with Alberto and Mauricio in the living room. Matilde questions Alberto about the business deal. Yolanda and her dad help to explain and introduce her to the men. Matilde isn't thrilled and says she will think about it and leaves.

Sebastian meets with his associates about the possible plan for a factory in Pueblo Grande, if Matilde gives her approval. Padre and Casimiro enter the office; Padre Miguel gives his opinion on the subject. Padre and Casimiro walk into the hall to ask Sebastian if he moved some of the chess pieces while he was in the office. Sebastian says no. Padre and Casimiro discuss whether Angelita or Rodo did it or if it was divine intervention. The associates call out to Sebastian, wondering what they are discussing. Casimiro and Padre Miguel leave.

Pancho stops by the apartment and visits with Alejandra, about Rigoberto's illness and the angels. Alejandra wonders why they should believe; Pancho convinces her that angels do really exist (tells about Pedro and Veronica). Alejandra asks him to help them. Pancho and Alejandra hug.

Matilde sits down to lunch with her family, Alberto, Mauricio, Angelita and Rodo. They discuss Christmas preparations. Dad and Mom are skeptical of actually having anything at the house for Christmas because of Alfonso's death. Matilde, with help from Angelita, keeps her cheerful spirit and doesn't let their depressing pessimism spoil her mood. Alberto starts to give his opinions, when Nati escorts Padre Miguel in the room to interrupt. Padre Miguel and Angelita leave to talk in private. Rodo stands up to speak to the group.

Padre Miguel and Angelita are in a nursery playroom. Padre Miguel asks Angelita about the chess pieces and helping with the children's programs. Angelita becomes very profound and reminds him of his prayers for help and that there are many of them there to help him if he just opens his eyes and looks around. (Padre is in black with a white light shining on his face/Angelita is in the white spotlight.)

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