Caray, Caray!

Esme visits Monty at the prison and agrees to marry him on the condition that he let Diego free. Monty doesn’t believe her and asks for a roll in the hay as proof that she’s telling the truth. Esme tells him to go fry an egg. Naw actually she tells him no way, no hanky panky Diego will be the only man she’ll allow to ever touch her again. With Diego she has learned love, pleasure, etc. in a way that Monty will never understand. She’ll marry him but they will never share the same bed. Monty is seriously considering this arrangement (probably cuz he has the sister on the side).

Jump to Alejandro de la Vega’s bedroom where FS has paid a visit to his friend and is surprised to find him well and is impressed with Yumi’s medicines. FS thanks Alejandro for taking one in the chest for him and promises to find that “India” and kill her. Yumi who is there along with Dena & Dolores hearing this exchange and Dena drops the plate with medicines. Dolores picks up the plate and asks Yumi to accompany her to the kitchen to get more medicines. FS is actually there to discuss with Alejandro Diego’s situation. Alejandro is surprised and asks what situation. Dena informs her brother that Alejandro doesn’t know anything because didn’t want to worry him and FS ends up telling Alejandro that Diego is accused of being Zorro.

Back to the prison where Diego has been tortured for 10 hours. SAM and Padre Tomas are there and Padre Tomas is feeling for a pulse and trying to get Diego to respond. SAM lets Padre Tomas know that once Diego recovers Pizarro will start with torture all over again. Diego is groggy and Padre Tomas tries to get him to respond. Diego opens his mouth to speak and Padre Tomas asks SAM to leave them alone so Diego can confess. SAM tells them to hurry it up because if Monty finds out Padre is there, he will be tortured. Padre Tomas asks Diego to be strong, they are being tested. He’s called the brotherhood but its going to take some time to get him out. Diego starts asking about Esme and his dad. Padre Tomas tells him that Alejandro is fighting for his life and while this isn’t the best moment in their lives he’s confident they’ll make out okay. Diego tells Padre Tomas that they are trying to make him confess he is Zorro but it’s a trap because the mask and costume aren’t his (no, they belong to Tobias the idiot, auggh another for the Duelo whirlpool). Diego asks Padre Tomas to find Esme tell her that I love her, it’s not her fault I am here and to please not fall into the trap, he prefers to die than to see her marry Monty.

Cut to Monty knocking on door at Judge’s house (I guess Esme’s agreement okay by him). Monty wakes up the Judge in the middle of the night to tell him that he needs to perform a marriage, Esme & his. Esme tells him it’s not necessary but Monty isn’t so confident that Esme will keep her word so he basically pulls a song and dance that the happy couple wants a marriage right away and it couldn’t wait till tomorrow.

Cue theme song:

Back to the prison cell, Diego and Padre Tomas are talking and Padre asks Diego what makes him think that Esme would agree to marry Monty. Diego tells Padre its because she was here during torture, she’s being blackmailed. Padre agrees with that possibility and Diego stresses to Padre Tomas the urgency in finding Esme and to tell her not to fall into trap. Diego also tells Padre not to worry he won’t confess to being Zorro.

At the de la Vega’s Alejandro wants to get up and go to his son, but Dena stops him. FS says he can help but he has to know the truth, is Diego Zorro? Alejandro looks at FS like he grew another head. Of course not, Diego is studious, gentleman only weapons he knows are books and songs (i.e. a wimp, oh Alejandro if ya only knew). Heck he doesn’t even know how to use a sword. This info is proof enough to FS and acknowledges that once he took back Esme’s hand he knew Monty was going to take it bad. Alejandro says he knows Maria Pia had something to do with that but please understand it was only for love for Diego. FS says yeah, but I took back my word, MP only did what her heart told her.

Jump back to the church where Cardinal was grilling Maria Pia as to her past with FS. Apparently a fellow sister tattled on Maria Pia telling Cardinal she had a sinful relationship with FS few days ago (one guess as to who the tattler was).

Outside the jailcell, Padre Tomas and Bernardo are talking/signing and rehash that Diego isn’t good and Pizarro is torturing him like a Nazarene. Padre Tomas tells Bernardo the best way to help Diego is for Bernardo to don the costume and prove that Diego isn’t Zorro. Bernardo is looking at Padre Tomas like he grew another head and Padre Tomas signs to Bernardo that its urgent to go to FS’s house.

Inside the prison, Diego is laying down and he pulls the medallion and begs Esme to resist for him as he his doing for her.

At FS house, Monty tells everyone the good news (FS, MA & Olmos), he and Esme are getting married and he even brought the Judge so it can be done at FS house with FS as witness. FS thinks its weird but Monty says Esme was confused but everything is clear now. MA of course pipes in that Esme was only acting like a spoiled brat to spite him. FS asks Esme if it’s true, if she’s being pressured in anyway but all Esme tells him is do you really care if I was. FS asks to speak to Monty alone and Monty asks MA to bring out champagne to celebrate. Olmos tells MA that he knows her arm is being twisted into this and he understands totally. MA asks Olmos what’s he doing and to help her with something, what are those two up to? Judge asks to be awoken when ceremony is to begin, he’s tired and wants to sleep.

FS pours some drinks for Monty and him and FS tells him that the charges (Diego is Zorro and Alejandro is accomplice) are ridiculous. Monty tells him that everything is copacetic, there is evidence. FS tells him that everything is BS being that Diego is a wimp and what not but Monty tells him that’s the perfect cover up but don’t worry he’s being interrogated as we speak and eventually we will have a signed confession. FS says he knows the truth and gives a flying fart about Esme his concern is for Diego. Monty tells him Diego will be freed after the wedding. In addition, FS is to return Monty is books and in exchange SK will return to the prison el Callao where he can visit her however many times he wants.

Padre Tomas makes it FS’s house and speaks to Esme about how Diego’s doing and gives her his message. Esme tells Padre Tomas that she knows Diego is really Zorro and she admires him more for it and because the people need him is why she has agreed to sacrice herself. Padre Tomas asks what sacrifice at which point the Judge wakes up and asks Padre Tomas if he is going to be present for the wedding too. Padre Tomas looks at Esme and she confirms the wedding to Monty.

Back to the prison where Pizarro is wondering if Diego will sign confession and Diego much to Pizarro’s displeasure tells him he ain’t signing a lie (technically Diego is right, I mean the mask and costume weren’t his and Alejandro isn’t an accomplice). This angers Pizarro and they start another round of torture (pouring bucket of salt onto wounds). I hate Pizarro, another one for the Duelo whirlpool.

Padre Tomas tries talking some sense into Esme but Esme tells him not matter how brave no man can withstand the type of torture Diego is enduring. She asks PT to tell Diego that she loves him, will never forget him and will love him with all her heart. She’s visibly upset and PT gives her a hug to comfort her. PT tells her her sacrifice proves to him that she is a worthy bride for Zorro. FS, Monty, MA and Olmos return (it almost likes like they were all talking to each other how they all came in at the same time, eerie). They are all a little surprised to see PT there but Monty thinks this is wonderful that he witnesses the civil today because tomorrow he will do the church ceremony. Padre Tomas says unfouratnatley yes he has no choice but who will pay God for such an injustice and looks to both Monty and FS. To me FS looked a little guilty but of course not enough to stop everything, considering he has much at stake.

Back to de la Vega’s where Alejandro is worried about Diego. He tells Dena Diego is not fit for prison. Dena begs him to calm down he is not well but Alejandro promises that once he gets better Monty will pay and will show him who has power in this town. Alejandro tells Dena the truth about Yumi and about FS’s past, how he massacared the Indians. Dena tells him he is very noble for still wanting to help Yumi despite everything and that makes her love him more.

Yumi & Dolores are talking and Yumi acknowledges that for disobeying her godfather destiny in punishing her. Delores tells Yumi that she will follow Alejandro’s orders to protect her but to know her place. Dena is engaged to Alejandro and Yumi is there to take care of him not to fall in love with him. When Alejandro sees Yumi, he sees Regina and if she really loves him she should leave and let Alejandro marry Dena.

At the church, MP begs Cardinal to believe her, accusations are false. Cardinal asks MP to kneel before altar and swear to God and Jesus Christ that she’s never had carnal relations with FS. MP flashes back to their midnight tryst and swears that she is pure and a virgin before God.

Judge performs civil ceremony and Judge and Monty sign at the dotted line. Esme hesitates and Monty is quick to tell remind Esme Diego will not survive the night if she backs out. Olmos aptly points out to MA that she got away with it and she smugly tells him she always does. Esme flashes to Diego getting tortured looks her father in the eye and signs at the dotted line. FS&MA sign the as witnesses and Esme cries. Judge pronounces them man and wife and Monty leans in for a kiss and Esme gives him her cheek. MA asks for champagne to be brought out and Monty toasts to happiness. Esme refues to continue with charade FS calls her a spoiled brat. Esme tells him she is sure he’s happy to be rid of her and runs to her room. Amazingly enough FS actually looks a little guilty. MA apologizes for Esme blames it on nerves and excuses herself to talk to her. MA is in her room crying and begs Diego to understand why she did it. MA comes in to be a witch (I can’t stand her, off the Duelo whirlpool with ya) basically and spew poison. MA hopes that God hands out justice and MA asks her which God, the one that will bless the marriage ceremony tomorrow because she likes that God, he always does what’s better for her (MA).

Back to more torture at the prison. I am getting tired of this, I hate this part. Pizarro beats up Diego some more and is about to use a new weapon a glove with spikes but Diego passes out. He pours water on him to wake him up.

New day and Esme is up. Dena goes into her bedroom and asks Esme to explain what’s going on because MA told her she married Monty. Esme confirms that she married Monty to save Diego. Dena tells her that FS had already promised Alejandro that Diego was going to be released, the marriage was unnecessary. Esme doesn’t believe FS would keep his word and the fact that he said nothing to stop the wedding proves it. Ayy Esme, he can’t, Monty knows the secret about SK and that’s worth more than your happiness apparently. Esme tells Dena she doesn’t feel guilty about what she did, she did it for love and to let him live.

Monty is at the jail cell where they are taking an unconscious Diego back to his cell. Pizzaro tells him that he still has not signed the confession despite the vigorus torture. Monty looks at Diego and says who would have thought it, a few days ago Diego was a respectable member of society and now he’s nothing more than a rag doll. How much more are you going to loose Diego, the woman you loved so much? She is now my wife. Monty tells Pizarro the happy news and tells him tonight is the religious ceremony. Monty tells Pizarro he wants to go all out for his wedding, music, fireworks the whole shebang. Pizarro asks Monty if the torture should continue and Monty says no, his concern is Alejandro and confirms with Pizarro if the hitmen against Alejandro have been called. Diego will be released per agreement with Esme. Pizarro tells him he doesn’t have to acquiesce. Monty says of course not, Diego will be released after religious ceremony and after forging his name to confession. Diego will be rearrested and sent back to prison.

Esme rehashes everything with Dena again. Dena tells her that she cannot let her do it. Esme makes Dena swear not to do anything to stop wedding which she agrees.

Alejandro gets up and wants Yumi to help him go to Diego to get him out of jail. Yumi catches him and reminds him that he is not well and that while she has to obey him she can’t obey this time. While ordering Alejandro back to bed, Alejandro fells a sharp pain and passes out. Yumi cries for help.

MA vists Esme in her room with Catalina who has brought her wedding to loan to Esme for her wedding with Monty. MA kicks them both out of her room (good going I would too).

At the prison, SAM brings Diego food and tells him to lift his spirits up (uh he’s in jail getting tortured on trumped up charges not much chance of good spirits). SAM feeds Diego and tells him Monty ordered that food be brought. Diego doubts this kindness and SAM tells him lately Monty has been in a good mood must be because he’s getting married to Gov’s daughter Esme. Diego is commercial impactado.

Diego asks SAM if he is sure and SAM tells him there’s a big hoopla in the town about it. Diego is angry and runs out of jail cell and makes his way out of the prison. SAM calls for the guards. Outside the jail, Diego covers himself in petro and gives the guards the slip and locks the door on his way out. He mounts a horse and rides off.

At de la Vega’s Catalina helps Esme into wedding dress and counting praises about Monty. He’s powerful man, best catch in town, yadda yadda. Esme tells Catalina to take a hike and to not let the door hit her butt on the way out. Actually, Esme tells her to stop messing with dress no more fixing which Catalina replies oh your right who cares about a wedding dress if at the wedding night you are more interested in taking it off and Esme in a not so nice tone kicks her out of the room. She then sighs and says oh Diego what he had was so wonderful a dream that I should have never awoken from.

Diego is riding away covered in the petro giving the guards a good chase.

Cut to Monty getting reading for his marriage and asks Pizarro who just walked in why he never smiles. Pizarro tells Monty that they have problems. Monty doesn’t want to hear it, today he’s taking a day off so Pizarro is in charge. Pizarro stays quite and Monty takes this to mean a yes. Monty asks if streets are adorned. Pizarro tells him news is about Diego de la Vega. Monty assumes Pizarro killed him and tries to act angry but isn’t. That’s not the problem, Cmdr, Diego de la Vega has escaped the prison. Monty is impactado.

Diego has tricked the guards and runs off towards the cliff and the guards chase him.

At the church, Cardinal is tearing Nutty Nun a new one for having embarrassed Maria Pia. Cardinal tells her Nutty her sick imagine has no limits and orders three days of penance and meditation and then he’ll see what he does with her. Nutty runs away upset and confronts Maria Pia calls her liar and Maria Pia grabs her and tells her calm down. Maria Pia figures out it was here that blabbed and wants to know why. Nutty tells her she saw her that night in the cabin she saw everything how she and Gov committed lustful sins. Nutty is not fooled, Maria Pia is Gov’s lover.

Diego is still running from guards and jumps over some cliffs and hides.

At the de la Vega’s Dolores is telling Dena about Alejandro passed out yesterday after getting up and how Yumi brought him back to bed. Dena tells Dolores about how Monty blackmailed Esme into marrying him. Dolores is visibily upset. I justed wanted to add something, I think Dolores really talks like that because in La Tormenta, another Christian Meier novela, she talked the same way (either that or she's perfecting the accent taking similar roles).

Diego is still running and hiding and he flashes back to when he and Esme where making out in the river.

FS goes to the prison looking for SK and the guards inform him that they have orders to go with him and guard him. FS says he wants to go alone. Guards say she is crazy and FS orders them to treat her with respect. FS is given the keys to her cell and orders them to leave.

Nutty Nun and Maria Pia are arguing. Nutty insists that she was rolling around in lust with Gov and Maria Pia is trying to tell her she is wrong. Nutty is very hurt that after having praised her virture and wanting to be like Maria Pia and feeling dirty she finds out she is worse than her. Maria Pia cries for her to stop but Nutty just continues berating her and calls her a slut which results in a slap I think, I wrote that and can't remember if it did happen (about time, MP). NN-You know what, I never slept with my brother. They were ideas that existed in my dirty mind and I felt so dirty and I came here to be cleansed and it turns out I can be cleaner than all of you. Nutty tells her that even if Cardinal consecrates them she will not let her lead her or the community.

Guards announce the charges against Diego in the streets. Bernardo & Padre Tomas are discussing how to stop the Monty & Esme wedding. They decide that Bernardo has to dress up like Zorro interrupt the wedding, create a chaos and that way they will have to let Diego out of jail.

Asuzena (the gypsy lady) is reading the cards and something bad is going to happen. Diego stumbles into the gypsy grounds and passes out.

Monty is pretty peeved that Diego got out of his jail. Pizarro blames SAM who left the door open. Monty questions what did Diego do to get away from guards, took a weapon, took a hostage, what? Pizarro tells him he covered himself in petro and gave them the slip. He got to the door and Pizarro ordered the guards not to shoot him else more problems would have arisen. Monty insults Pizarro and the guards, calls them imbeciles and orders him to find Diego and warns him that if he remains alive his marriage runs a risk. Monty-Damn you Diego de la Vega, I will kill you myself when I catch you.

END OF EPISODE.