Caray, Caray!

* At Montalvo Corp., Gavi("Mariana") tells Margarita the truth about her plan to get hired at the corporation. Margarita is upset that it was at the expense of her losing her job - Mariana apologizes and works at assuring Margarita that this is only temporary - Margarita is still upset and doesn't believe Mariana - Mariana tells Margarita if after one month, she doesn't land a job as secretary and Margarita is rehired as receptionist, Mariana vows to resign completely. Margarita still doesn't believe it; Mariana gives her a hug.

* Minnie gets the shocking news from Aaron's new secretary that Aaron hired someone new as receptionist.

* Gavi goes home and sings the good news to Clara - she is the new receptionist at Montalvo Corp. and that Aaron himself hired her. Clara laughs and is happy for her daughter's good fortune. After Gavi finishes speaking in french, Clara laughs and then turns serious - she worries about the first encounter Gavi may have with Rod. Gavi assures her mom nothing bad will happen, she's changed, she's a different person now than she was then.

* Rod is on a plane, smiling at the thought of finding Gaviota.

* Hilario and SanDontchawanna are in the sitting area - SDCW has Hilario close his eyes as she starts to strip and turn out the lights - Hilario opens his eyes enough to toss a garment to her - she looks at it in the dark and is appaulled by it - Hilario tries to beg her to put it on - she is angry and claims it is something from his mom and storms out of the room - Hilario is about to chase after her when the phone rings. It's Isa asking where her hubby is - Hilario says he's on a trip to Veracruz - Isa flips out and thinks Rod is off on his search for Gavi again.

* Minnie talks with Aaron at their condo about Rod and Isa's marital problems and Sofia's strong influence on Isa to get pregnant with Rod's baby. As the discussion continues, Minnie starts to irritate Aaron and Aaron storms out.

* Gavi starts singing in the bathroom her mariachi field song - Clara happily listens and then enters the bathroom to talk to her daughter about the job and her new identity as "Mariana Franco" - Mom is happily on board with the plan.

* Crispin and Rod arrive at a ranch in Veracruz - Rod walks up behind a field worker with long curly hair and a brown straw wide-brimmed hat on, he touches her shoulder, she turns, he says sorry. He's upset and frustrated that it is another mistaken identity. Crispin tries to calm him down, Rod grumbles they will find Gavi - no matter what or how long it takes!

* Mariana lets several business people one at a time pass back to the offices for meetings. She works on the computer. Nestor and the Finance Director approach and Mariana introduces herself as last-minute replacement for Margarita.

* Minnie is in bed, thinking about Isa and Rod.

* Isa meets with her shrink, Dr. Leonel, to discuss her sexual problems and her marriage to Rod. During the conversation, Isa brings up Rod's obsession with another woman.

* Male employee storms into the Montalvo Corp. offices and up to Mariana's desk - he is upset about not receiving his paycheck and demands to talk to someone about getting in now. Mariana tries to calm him down and rationally explain to him to come back on Friday to pick it up - he refuses to budge, he wants his check now! She says he can't have it now, be reasonable, and come back on Friday - he become adamant and yells - Mariana grabs him by the jacket and yells at him right back - he leaves. Nestor comes over and tells Mariana not to get physical like that again with anyone. Mariana apologizes and asks Nestor not to say anything to Aaron. Nestor promises and leaves. Mariana assists another business person.

* Isa gets upset with her shrink as she discusses her outrage over Rod's obsession and her insomnia. She refuses to live without her husband.

* Rod returns to the hacienda and tells Roman about his trip and not finding Gavi. Hilario tells Rod about Isa's phone call and her reaction when he told her where Rod was.

* Gavi is at her desk, thinking about Clara's worries over her meeting with Rod at the corporation offices. Gavi then starts to daydream about Rod walking into the offices and right up to her desk and gently touching her cheek.

* Nestor and Aaron are in Aaron's office discussing what a great job Mariana is doing. Aaron's secretary enters and tells Aaron there's an important call for him on line one. Aaron isn't happy with the interruption and insults the secretary. She leaves. He mumbles something to Nestor.

* Don P approaches the reception desk and talks with Mariana - they miss Margarita and Mariana hopes soon Margarita can have her job back. Don P leaves and Aaron approaches and starts to talk with Mariana about her job. At this point, Minnie enters and starts on the attack about Mariana becoming Aaron's new playmate - Aaron grabs Minnie's arm - Mariana defends herself and her position with the company - Aaron grumbles at Minnie as he drags her outside. Nestor stands by Mariana and explains who the lady is (Aaron's jealous wife).

* Out on the sidewalk, Aaron tells Minnie off for her loud outburst and accusations of Mariana just now. Minnie starts to explain herself and her preocupations - Aaron doesn't want to hear it, he climbs into his car and takes off, leaving Minnie standing alone on the sidewalk.

* Sofia and Isa have lunch together - Isa grumbles about Rod's current trip to Veracruz to find Gavi - Sofia says search yes, but encounter I don't think so. Isa is curious; Sofia explains and then starts to open up about her feelings over losing James to the country. Isa vows not to lose Rod to anyone, not even a fieldworker.

* James meets with Don Berto and his niece Nacasia - Berto talks to him as Nacasia paints and reads James' palm.

* Outside near a street bookstore, Sofia and Isa discuss Isa's romantic dinner for Rod.

* Rod is at the hacienda, frustrated with his search and wondering where Gavi is - he misses her so much.

* Gavi and Clara are eating together at the apartment - Gavi tells her mom about Minnie's outburst and accusation at the office. Clara nods her head and gives her opinion.

* Minnie talks to Isa about Isa's appointment with the psychologist. Aaron comes home - Minnie gives him a hug and kiss - Aaron is happy to see his cousin-in-law. Isa tells them about all the time Rod has been spending on the hacienda. Isa asks Aaron for some information on Rod in London. Minnie talks with Aaron and excuses herself to go find Grizelda and check on dinner.

* James and Don Berto get drunk together at the patio cafe. Berto calls for Nacasia to bring another bottle of tequila. Berto passes out cold as she brings the bottle and holds it out for him to take. James and Nacasia drag Berto to his bedroom and plunk him on his bed. Berto calls out for another bottle - Nacasia and James leave - Berto calls out for Nacasia.

* Minnie listens as Aaron tells Isa that in London Rod never could sleep with anyone, he swears to this fact. Minnie chimes in by saying Rod's affair with the fieldworker came as a complete surprise to everyone. Aaron and Isa continue to discuss her desperation over Rod and his obsession. Aaron says that he will be there for her for advice. She is surprised and asks for further explanation. He says that he wants to be a friend to her like Sofia is.

* Nacasia seems depressed and embarrassed by her uncle as she walks with head down into the living room. James is there and asks her questions about her relationship with her uncle. She says that he promised to help her go to school and instead she's stuck here helping run the place. He starts to talk with her and says that he wants to get to know her better as a friend - she gets nervous - Berto calls out for James - James is confused - Nacasia tells James to go to Berto, he is calling - James leaves.

* Mariana speaks with Nestor about moving into a secretarial position at the company. Nestor says all the positions are filled, and besides she's doing a great job as receptionist. Mariana says that whenever there is an opening, she is interested in the position. Nestor leaves. Eugenia struts into the lobby and up to Mariana's desk - she wants to speak with Aaron Montalvo - Mariana calls Aaron's office to tell him that Eugenia is there to see him - Mariana tells Eugenia that Aaron isn't in the office right now - Eugenia doesn't believe the lie and refuses to leave without seeing him. Mariana asks Don P to cover for her at the reception desk for a few minutes and leaves.

* Mariana walks past the secretaries and enters Aaron's office. She tells Aaron that Eugenia doesn't buy the lie and asks what to do next.

* Mariana thanks Don P for covering for her. She politely explains to Eugenia that Aaron is busy in very important meetings and can't be disturbed. Eugenia seems to buy the excuse and says she will be at the apartment waiting for him. She leaves.

* SanDontchawanna escorts Isa inside the hacienda main house. At the stairs, Rod greets Isa with a smile and a hello. SanDontchawanna drags Isa's suitcase upstairs and glances down at Isa giving Rod a hug.

* At the reception desk, Aaron and Mariana discuss what happened with Eugenia and Aaron is pleased at Mariana's success in helping him with his personal, special projects.

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