Caray, Caray!

Apparently Fernando changed his mind and decided that he did want to visit Jorge Flores. Fernando explains to Jorge that he, Fernando, needs to take care of himself. He can’t go from bar to bar. He needs to put himself in order. Jorge asks if Fernando really hit bottom. Fernando confirms. He tries to say he’s over Lety, but can only manage to stumble over the words and never really say it. Fernando explains that Marcia is waiting for him. He does not want to make a bad decision. Jorge questions if Fernando wants to be the same man he was before. “No,” Fernando replies. He just wants to get out of the hell he’s currently living. He wants to fix things with the people he loves – his family and everyone who is important to him. Jorge explains that Fernando is who he is and he can’t go from night to day just like that. He says that Fernando still has a lot of things to experience in life. Fernando hostilely asks if that means he’s going to continue to do wrong. Jorge replies with a question rather than an answer and asks what’s the point of life if we don’t make mistakes. Jorge gives Fernando a gift (a heavily beaded necklace) for protection. He explains that Fernando will be the same man as before, but will now have more harmony. Fernando half whispers to Jorge that he can’t walk around wearing that around Conceptos. Jorge explains that Fernando only needs to take the necklace with him. He can put it in a bag or in his pants. Jorge says that Fernando will thank him later. Fernando thanks Jorge right then.

In Marcia’s apartment Alicia announces to Marcia that she thinks they should live together! Marcia humors her a little. Alicia explains that they’re both beautiful, young and single. They live similar lives. They could go to work together, come back together and share all the costs. Marcia sarcastically agrees. Alicia replies that the apartment is awfully big for Marcia to live there alone. Marcia responds that Alicia really is a comedian. Alicia gets up and says that if Marcia and Fernando continue their relationship, Alicia could understand why Marcia would need to live alone but now Marcia is a member of the “army of abandoned women!” Marcia gets pissed that Alicia’s making a joke out of her situation. At that moment someone knocks on the door. Alicia says if it was her house, she would open it. Fernando walks in the door by himself. He and Marcia greet each other. Alicia exclaims that every time she sees him he’s more ugly. Marcia not so subtly asks Alicia to leave. Alicia hesitantly picks up her purse after Fernando points it out to her. Marcia pulls Alicia aside and says that she needs to be left alone. Alicia doesn’t understand why Marcia needs her to leave if Fernando only came for his things. Yes, Marcia says that’s why he came. What she doesn’t know is if Fernando’s going to stay. Alicia makes a plea for a way to get home. Marcia gives Alicia money for a taxi. Marcia tells Alicia to go down to the desk to call for a taxi. Fernando nervously asks why Alicia is leaving. He can tell she doesn’t really want to go. Alicia fluffs and leaves. Marcia closes the door behind her. She turns and tells Fernando that she didn’t think he would come tonight. He says he came for some stuff. She leads him into the bedroom. He slowly follows her. She walks over to his suitcase and says he still has a few things he needs to pack. She sees him grasping his body and asks if he needs help packing. Yes, thank you he softly replies. Fernando sits on the bed. Marcia watches him seat himself and changes her mind. She decides it’s a better idea that he pack his own things and leave. She proceeds toward the door but Fernando grasps her hand and pulls her back to him. He asks her to stay. He explains that if he takes all of his things it means that their relationship is really over. Marcia plays cool and acts like it doesn’t bother her. Fernando asks if Marcia thinks she can forgive him. If she they can give it some time so they can get back what they lost. Fernando says that he thinks they can have another opportunity together. (Marcia’s eye make-up has doubled in quantity just in time for her to have a crying scene.) Marcia asks Fernando if he really means what he’s saying. Fernando grasps her arm to painfully pull himself off the bed. He and Marcia share a soft (but noticeably passionless) kiss.

Back in Acapulco Lety asks Aldo if they are going to watch the sunrise again. Aldo asks if that would bother Lety. She replies that she would love it. The sunrise in Acapulco is beautiful and she doesn’t know if she’ll ever return to see the ocean. Aldo grabs Lety’s hand and says that she doesn’t have to leave. She should stay for a few days. Lety says that’s what she most wants to do but she can’t because she must go pack to Mexico. There are many problems at the company where she worked and she has to show her face to fix the problems. Aldo asks if Lety will encounter Fernando Mendiola. Lety solemnly shakes her head yes. They switch subjects to Aldo’s restaurant and how tomorrow there will be many people working on his restaurant to make his dream come to fruition. Aldo says that it’s all thanks to Lety. Lety replies that it’s really thanks to Aldo.

Good Lord. Grow up, Fernandito! You’re more afraid of being alone than a child is scared of the boogeyman in the closet. Blech. The kiss between Fernando and Marcia continues. He grasps his side and says that his face hurts. (really, that’s why you had to pull away? Good thing Marcia is a SUCKER and believes you) He apologizes. Marcia says he doesn’t need to explain himself. She knows that he’s in pain. Marcia says she will be patient because she believes in Fernando. This poor woman is so in love with this man and he can’t even look her in the eye.

Lety and Aldo have some Acapulco fun and run some horses along the beach.

Jorge Flores stands outside his house and pictures Lety by the ocean and many, many daisies. He says to himself that he must go to the ocean.

Lety and Aldo walk along the beach. The horse prepares itself to go to the bathroom in the background. (Guess he’s not an Aldo fan – Sorry, couldn’t resist!) Aldo tells Lety that he’s going to miss her. Lety softly kisses him on the mouth. She says that she would like to go back to the hotel on horseback, but doesn’t think she can. Aldo says that she would look very beautiful arriving at the hotel on horseback. He strokes her face lovingly. Lety asks if it is possible for love to love itself. Aldo replies that this is her talent (or condition – native speakers, help please!). Lety leaves him on the beach. The horse has disappeared.

Lety arrives at her cabin. She runs out past the hot tube to do one last Acapulco spin. She exclaims that she’s come to life again.

We interrupt this broadcast for a short commercial: Caro struts across the hotel. One of the hosts asks how everything went. Caro gives a glowing record of how great the hotel was. The host says this is the purpose of the Acapulco Princess and they are there to serve whatever need. Caro excuses herself. End commercial.

Erasmo tells Julieta that her frijoles are very tasty. Julieta stares off into space. Erasmo distracts her and asks for the cream sauce. Julieta still isn’t completely there and forgot to get the cheese sauce. Next, Erasmo asks for the onion. (Okay, Melinama was irritated by the white beauty queens. This is my PC moment. If my husband snapped his finger like that at me I think I would break it off. Apparently stereotypical beauty and misogyny are going to be theme of the week!) Erasmo wants to know what’s up with Julieta. Julieta says it’s nothing. Erasmo returns to complaining about the meal. Julieta laughs. The doorbell laughs. Erasmo, who apparently has no legs of his own, tells Julieta to answer the door. She rushes over and pardons herself to the mystery guest. It’s Tomas and his parrot hair! After talking to Erasmo he asks Julieta if she’s spoken with Lety. Julieta explains that she has not. Tomas says he needs to call the lawyers. Tomas walks into the house and Fernando sees an opportunity. He almost literally comes flying through the door. (Good idea, Fernando. Follow Omar's advice. Because that's not what got you in trouble in the first place now is it?) Julieta attempts to push him back out the door. She makes it clear that he’s not welcome. Erasmo grows legs and walks over to see what’s all the commotion. Fernando says that Lety stole his business. Erasmo asks “What did you say?” Erasmo wants to hear what Fernando has to say. Erasmo doesn’t understand. Lety stole Conceptos? Fernando confirms and asks where she is. Tomas successfully throws Fernando out of the house. Unfortunately, in the process Fernando and Tomas’s hands are shut in the door. Tomas scampers back into the house and shoves Fernando the opposite direction. Fernando pleads to speak with Erasmo. He swears through the door that he will not allow Lety to keep his business. Erasmo looks on trying to figure out what just happened. He demands answers but doesn’t look like he’s going to get any soon.

Aldo brings some fruit to Caro for she and Lety to enjoy before their trip. He hands the basket off to a waiter. Caro asks Aldo why he’s so content. He cannot believe that she noticed. Caro says that Lety is not breakfasting with her so she’ll be enjoying all that fruit alone. Aldo asks why. Caro says that Lety wanted to rest. Aldo asks Caro if Lety told her anything about what has happened with him. No, but Caro says that she can tell that Aldo wants to tell he something. He tells her that he and Lety kissed, and what a kiss it was! Caro comments to herself that it’s very beautiful to see Aldo in love.

Julieta ices Tomas hand. Julieta warns Tomas that he can tell Erasmo whatever he wants about the business, but to never reveal what happened between Lety and Fernando. Tomas plays dumb and says he doesn’t know what Julieta’s talking about. Julieta makes it clear that she knows everything. Tomas says he really needs to speak with Lety. Erasmo approaches and demands an explanation. Tomas says he’s going to call Lety. Erasmo holds out the phone.

Lety receives a call in her bedroom. She happily talks with Tomas. He asks if she’s coming back to Mexico. She confirms. He tells her about what happened with Fernando. Tomas says that her father has transformed into a panther. Erasmo grabs the phone and says that Lety must return immediately and show her face to these peoples. He hangs up on her. He warns Julieta and Tomas that they will tell him all the details about what happened.

Jorge Flores approaches Lety. She practically screams “What do you want?” Jorge asks about the fury he feels coming from her. She apologizes. He says no, I’m sorry, but you must know why I am hear. He says he needs to know her emotions in this moment. She says that all she feels is hate for Fernando Mendiola. Jorge warns her that if she returns to Mexico full of hate the only the she will lose is herself. The Lety who returns to Mexico should be strong. Nope, she continues with her hate speech. Jorge says he can help with this emotion.

It’s day time at Conceptos. Fernando borrows some food from Martha and asks if Marcia arrived. Saimon runs up to Fernando and notice the damaged hand. He asks Fernando about where he went to fight the night before. Fernando explains that it happened this morning and not in a fight. Saimon says that he can see that Fernando changed fighting in the night for fighting in the day. Fernando gets annoyed because Saimon speaks in English. Saimon and Fernando start to dance. Fernando gets frustrated and walks off.

Teresita expresses her happiness at the news that Marcia and Fernando are back together. Marcia says she knows but she’s still not convinced that Fernando won’t continue to act out because of that woman. Teresita says that now Fernando will only express his emotions for Marcia. Teresita says that Marcia needs to give Fernando time. Lola calls and says that Fernando arrived. Teresita complains that Humberto and Ariel aren’t there yet. Marcia tells Teresita that Fernando left the house that morning without saying good-bye.

Omar greets Fernando and asks for the days news. Omar asks if Fernando spoke with his father-in-law. Fernando re-hashes what happened earlier in the day at the Padilla household. Fernando says that he can’t do anything else. He has to leave it in the board’s hands.

Tomas is on the phone pleading with the lawyers to show up. Sanchez agrees. Tomas informs him that Lety will be in Mexico today. Tomas says he will await Sanchez’s call.

Tomas tells Erasmo that the lawyers are going to Conceptos. Erasmo wants it to be clear that Lety intends to return the business. Erasmo gets up to go somewhere. Tomas tries to detain him, but Erasmo stops him and tells Tomas that he is no longer welcome in the house. Ever. Erasmo leaves the house. Julieta consoles Tomas and explains that Erasmo is just really upset. Tomas worries that if he can’t come to the Padilla house he’ll never see Lety, Julieta or the refrigerator again. He asks if Erasmo is going to throw Lety out as well.

Lety pleads with Jorge that she wants a new life. She wants to continue changing. Jorge says the first thing Lety must do is get rid of all her negativity. Lety says she’s not able to think about Fernando. Jorge explains that she doesn’t have a choice. He tells her to take some water and to tighten it with much love and strength. He tells her to open it. There’s a flower. He says this is the intention of forgiveness.

Marcia walks into Fernando’s office. She asks him where he went. He explains that he went to see Lety’s father. He shows his hand in response and explains the altercation with Tomas. Lety goes to get some supplies to help care for his hand. Omar sings a little song and asks if Fernando and Marcia got back together. Fernando says they’re trying it out. Omar asks if Fernando is sure. Marcia walks back in and says that yes they’re back together. Omar sarcastically congratulates them and leaves. Marcia doesn’t care and leaves for ice for his hands. She comes back in to make sure that Fernando knows his place with the Padillas. He says that relationship is one only of hate. He absolutely knows it now. Marcia half smiles and leaves. Fernando asks himself how emotions can change from one moment to another, from beautiful to ugly.

Jorge tells Lety to close her eyes. He tells her to call Fernando. She says his name. He tells her to talk with him. She says she cannot talk with him or pardon him. Meanwhile, Julieta talks with a different God about putting all her angry and indignation in his hands. She pleads for His help with her and Lety. Jorge tells Lety to tell Fernando why she hates him. She stands and says that he used her even though he knew she was in love with him and fell more in love with him everyday. He continued to use her for his filthy interests. But what hurt the most is that he lost confidence in her because she demonstrated to him that she was unconditional with him. She hates him because he betrayed her and continues to betray her. She understands that he needed to show his parents that he was better than Ariel Villaroel and because of that was capable of whatever. He used her because he didn’t love her. She remembers when he told her that he would never let Ariel to take anything from him again. Jorge finally speaks and says that none of this justifies what Fernando did. Lety agrees that it doesn’t justify it, but now she understands his sentiments and anguish. Jorge asks if she can pardon him now. Lety stands up and says that she forgives him in the name of the love that she had and still has. It’s impossible for her to want anything bad for him. She wants him to continue his walk in peace and wishes the same love for him that she feels. She throws a flower into the ocean and declares one last time that she forgives him.

Alicia chases Marcia across the office and asks what Marcia is carrying. It’s ice for Fernando. Alicia must know if Marcia is back with Fernando. Marcia gives Alicia a blank face and no response.

Jorge gives Lety a necklace. He sits her in a chair of flowers with a crown of daisies. He explains the importance of the necklace. The symbols and the color has significance. Lety effusively thanks him.