Caray, Caray!

*Sofia talks with Minnie and Granny about the men in the family (Aaron and his mistress secretaries; Rod; and Grandpa) - Granny finishes her thought about how honorable and trustful Grandpa was with her and their marriage; Minnie and Sofia are about to leave when Granny blurts out "not that I know about" (in reference to Grandpa having any children with mistresses, I think.)

* Sylvia shows Aaron the want ads in the newspapers for his secretary position - he can't be bothered and tells her to take them away and leave him alone. He grumbles to himself.

* Gavi and Nancy are at the hotel front desk - Nancy is laughing about Gavi's idea to go apply for the secretary position with Montalvo Inc. Gavi is serious about going to apply over lunch - Nancy laughs - Gavi is determined and focused.

* Minnie stops by the offices and talks with Sylvia about Aaron. As Minnie heads for Aaron's door, Sylvia shows her the want ads and asks her for an explanation. Minnie is surprised. Aaron comes out and says hello to his wife - they make small talk - Aaron pats Minnie's belly and tells her to go home, relax and take care of their baby. He re-enters his office and shuts the door behind him, in Minnie's face. Minnie and Sylvia talk - Minnie walks away.

* Minnie meets with the Human Resources Director (HRD) about the secretary position for his husband. She asks about the hiring process - as he explains, she says she wants to help select the perfect secretary for her husband.

* Gavi returns home to apartment - mama Clara has dinner ready and waiting on the table. Gavi smiles and shows mama the want ad.

* Back at the ranch, Rod is buried in paperwork in the office. Isa enters to say dinner and everything is ready. Rod says go ahead without him, he's busy. She tries to distract him and pull him away. He pushes her away - She leaves.

* Gavi and Clara have dinner and discuss the ad for Aaron's secretary at Montalvo Inc. Clara glares at her and thinks it is just a way for her to get close to Rod. Gavi says Aaron is Rod's cousin and working for him would be totally different. Clara grimaces as she recalls meeting the family as a young girl. (PERSONAL SIDE NOTE: Tell me I'm just seeing things but I think Fernando and Adela made cameo appearances in these MLDB/Leave it to Beaver flashbacks; Adela - the young girl in long wavy hair at the table in scene 1; Fernando - one of the young gents laughing at the table in scene 2.) Gavi laughs as she assures her mama of her intentions.

* Dani is at rehearsals at the theater; On break, Sofia calls her on her cell phone - Sofia tells Dani everything is ready for the family conference, except for Dani being there. Dani laughs and reminds her sister that she really doesn't care that much about the business. Sofia then brings up Isa and Rod's marriage problems with Dani - Dani gives her opinions - Sofia is upset and hangs up. Sofia then grumbles to herself.

* As they clean up their dishes, Gavi and Clara continue discussing the secretarial position with Aaron. Clara is still upset and doesn't want Gavi to apply - Gavi tells Clara her dream of getting them a bigger, better place to live. Clara is still worried about Gavi meeting Rod again. Gavi does her best to assure her mama.

* At daybreak, Gavi wakes up to the sound of the sewing machine. Clara has been up all night working on something - a dress for Gavi to wear to her interview. Gavi smiles and thanks her mom for making it for her - Clara said she used one of the dresses she saw on "Contra Viento y Marea" as an example. Gavi sighs as Clara takes the dress to the other room and gets breakfast ready.

* Rod and Isa in the car - Rod remembers Gavi working in the agave fields. Isa interrupts his daydream to grumble about the drive.

* Nancy laughs as Gavi shows her the dress her mom made for her to wear to the interview. Nancy tells Gavi to be careful with the boss lady (Flavia), she's on the warpath. Gavi wonders what she can do to cover so she can leave early.

* While Isa sleeps in the car, Rod is driving along amusing himself with memories of Gaviota - he finally remembers the conversation where she tells him her name is Teresa Hernandez. He says the name outloud and Isa wakes up. He covers for his outburst. Isa goes back to sleep.

* Gavi goes into Flavia's office. Gavi asks for time off, due to the illness that she picked up from her mom, who was sick with it on the ranch. Flavia isn't interested in the excuse and refuses the time-off - Gavi says either let her leave or she will infect everyone here including the guests and turn the hotel into a quarantined hospital. Flavia tells her to leave and get well. Gavi happily leaves the office.

* Nancy finishes helping clients. Gavi runs up and happily tells her it worked, she can leave early today. Nancy shows Gavi a photo in a magazine - Gavi is surprised.

* On a pit stop on the highway, Rod is near the car - he calls James on his cell phone - as he starts to tell James that he remembers Gavi's real name, Teresa Hernandez, Isa appears and listens intently to the conversation.

* Nancy and Gavi go shopping - Don Bernardo comes over to help Gavi select the perfect (and affordable) outfit to wear to her interview.

* Isa turns into the jealous wife while listening to the phone conversation. She walks over to Rod and starts to ask him about the call - Rod snaps back that it is in reference to his search for Gavi. Isa shuts up and goes back around the truck to climb in.

* Clara and the apartment owner have lunch together and Clara grumbles about her worries for Gavi and the job interview at Montalvo Inc.

* Gavi pays Don Bernardo for the outfit - Don Bernardo leaves to finish the transaction - Nancy builds up Gavi's confidence and says how elegant she will look for the interview.

* Rod and Isa arrive at Granny's mansion in the city. Granny and Sofia happily welcome them. They sit down. Rod starts to mention James; Sofia turns sour and doesn't want to hear it. Rod asks about his cousin and aunt and uncle. Granny says Bruno is in the office - Rod is about to go when Bruno and Fedra appear and say hello. Minnie joins the family as Bruno and Fedra fill Rod in on Patricio's trip for work. As they go to the dining room, Minnie excuses herself - Isa accompanies her.

* Outside, Isa tells Minnie that Rod remembers Gavi's real name, Teresa Hernandez. Minnie is shocked. Isa is outraged.

* Nancy accompanies Gavi to the hair salon.

* Out on the terrace, Sofia talks to Rod about Granny and Grandpa's marriage and their parents. He listens as she continues to give her opinions over him winning the contest and having a son before Aaron and Minnie. He tells her not to worry about that. That's all she can do, she tells him - she frustrated by the situation and doesn't want them to lose everything to Aaron. He tells her to have faith in him. Maid enters and interrupts - Rod tells Sofia that he doesn't love Isa and never will.

* Fedra, Bruno, Granny and Isa are at the table. Maid tells them that Rod and Sofia are out talking and will there shortly. They wonder about the conversation and his search for Gaviota. Isa starts to lose her appetite.

* Rod and Sofia discuss Gaviota, her pregnancy with his baby, the real reason she went to London. Sofia tries to convince him to give up and stay with Isa. Rod says Gavi is the woman he loves - Sofia says if he divorces Isa, it could ruin the family financially.

* At the company, an interviewee tries to ask Sylvia for help with the application. Sylvia is busy and brushes her away. Gavi enters the lobby. The receptionist hands her an application and gives her instructions.

* Sylvia meets with Minnie in the hall. HRD finishes with an interviewee. Minnie talks to him about the interviews and reminds him that she wants to offer her opinions about the person hired. She walks away. He calls the next lady into his office. Gavi sits in the lobby and fills out her application as the other ladies talk about their work experiences. Gavi remembers her false identity in Paris and London and the clown she met on the street - she decides to write the name 'Mariana' on the application.

* Gavi takes her application back to the receptionist. Receptionist tells her not to worry about the photo. Gavi says thank you.

* Clara plays for protection for Gavi and keep her safe at the job interview.

* Minnie talks with HRD about the interviews. As she is about to walk away, she spots Gavi standing on the other side of the lobby.

* Granny, Rod, Bruno and Fedra arrive outside the company's building.

* HRD asks Gavi into his office for her interview.

* Rod, Bruno, Granny and Fedra enter the offices - they greet the guard and receptionist. Minnie greets them and escorts them back to the conference room. As Rod fumbles with a file in the lobby, Nestor greets him. Someone greets the HRD who is in the middle of Gavi's interview (Gavi turns to see him).

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