Caray, Caray!

Pizarro wants to know if Esmeralda will accept his offer to help with her mother, Sara Kali. He says that with his help, Esme and Renzo will be freed from the prison and he’ll be able to keep Montero from harming SK. Esme doubts that Piza will betray Monty. Piza says that his loyalty is to the Spanish crown not the post of his commander. Renzo says that Piza only wants power himself and has killed many innocent people to get that power—including Miguel. Renzo lunges for Piza and Esme has to hold him back. Renzo wants to know how they can accept his word and Esme adds that it would be hard for them to pretend to accept his word after all he’s done. Renzo says that he is no weak dove (mansa paloma), but what he’s done is for personal reasons---Monty’s crazy. He backs this up by telling Esme that Monty’s ordered a manhunt in the city for SK. So if Esme wants to save her mother, herself, and her unborn child, she should trust him. He also adds that with Monty crazy and on the loose, Diego's life is in danger. Renzo tells Esme that they should discuss this and he asks Piza to give them time alone. Piza says he anticipated this, that’s why he got them out of their cells and provided them with food, BUT, he reminds them, if they want to get what they want they’ll need to get together with him.

Diego, in his Zorro mask, has been discovered by Bernardo somewhere outside the cave. Bernie tries to sign to Diego, but he’s unable to understand what Bernie is trying to say. Diego asks what Bernie wants, and he suspects that Bernie wants him to return to the cave. Diego doesn’t like this idea. He accuses Bernie and Padre Tomas of holding him captive in the cave and now that he’s escaped they are upset. Bernie kicks Diego and the two begin a sword fight. Bernie fights a little dirty, but the whole exchange is pretty entertaining.

Esme tells Renzo she doesn’t trust Piza. Renzo says that perhaps what they need to do is pretend to go along with Piza in order to buy some time. Renzo asks what if Piza was being genuine, but Esme doubts it. Well, Renzo adds, a rift between Piza and Monty is a good thing and is definitely to their advantage. Right now, they don’t have a clear plan on what to do with SK, so he feels they have no alternative but to accept Piza’s offer.

Almudena and Al are reunited, because Yumali arranged for Rafael (one of Al’s workers) to bring Dena to Al. The couple exchanges words about Maria Pia and how she’s stopped hemorrhaging---things look good. Dena questions Al’s choice of fashion, why is he wearing his military uniform. Al tells her that he’s going to confront Monty militarily and needs to dress the part. I thought they’ve discussed this before, but Lord knows they like to go over things again and again and again on this show. Anyway, Dena asks Al to promise to be careful, and he agrees. They get all mushy while Yumi stands in the background.

In town, Mariangel follows a naked-crazy Fernando as he wanders the streets among the crowd of people. She begs him to return home and to not throw his life away. Fernando pays no attention to her. Olmos pulls out a poncho and somehow manages to get it on FS. The people are cheering because FS has given away his wealth. Mangle is angered to hear this and demands that they give it back.

Diego and Bernie continue to sword fight. Diego “wins” and starts to mock Bernardo (mouthing words and generally looking silly---it’d be kinda funny if it wasn’t so rude to such a loyal employee, but Diego knows not what he’s doing, so I’ll forgive him). Diego goes to leave, telling Bernie he won’t kill him, but adds that Bernie better not follow him. Oh yeah, and that priest better not follow him either. He calls Tornado Roberto and says let’s go.

Padre Tomas and Doctor Agapito discuss Maria Pia (obviously pre-HIPPA regulations). PT scolds the doctor for having prepped a grave for MP’s impending death---how he always seems to be doing this and then the patients recover. They rehash some about the happenings in town, mostly about the de la Vegas and Fernando Sanchez. The Cardinal comes in to tell PT that Nutty Nun has been “cured” of her demonic possession and now she needs to be baptized. PT meets with her and she’s happy to get baptized. Brother Aaron, the exorcist, is introduced to PT, who isn’t too receptive to the man. BA notices that PT seems skeptic about the whole deal. BA says that the demon left NN and probably found a new victim, so they need to watch out. Somewhere in the country, Camba finds a snake and starts to chant in his native tongue. I think we’ve discovered who the new victim is.

Esme lists reasons not to trust Piza to Renzo. Renzo says he saw vanity and ambition in Piza’s face and they can use that to help themselves. They talk about how Piza wants a letter sent to SK, and Renzo suggests they put in a coded message letting SK know that Piza isn’t exactly considered trustworthy ( Renzo says it’s like entering the wolf’s mouth—la boca del lobo). Renzo asks Esme why Diego hasn’t come to save them, he implies that Diego’s love must not be that strong. Esme makes an excuse. Then Renzo suggests that Zorro could save them, but wait he’s probably dead. Esme gets upset and tells Renzo not to talk that way. Renzo notices that she seems more concerned for Zorro than Diego. He wonders why, it’s like how she feels for Diego is equal to how she feels for Zorro. Esme says she’s just thankful to Zorro for saving her mother, and she loves Diego. Well, Renzo adds, without Diego or Zorro it seems like Piza is their only option.

Diego, still wearing his Zorro mask, happens upon a picnic. Some comedic stuff happens, but basically in his attempt to get food, Diego is called a criminal and Zorro. Since he’s been accused, Diego decides to live up to the name and robs the picnickers of their jewelry and cash.

The soldier who came for help after discovering the gypsies and SK returns to the prison (how he recognized SK without the iron mask? I don’t know). He tells Piza what they found. Piza takes him to Esme and Renzo and has him tell them what he knows. See, Piza says, I can get SK anytime I want, but I want to help. So give me a letter. Esme wants to know what the soldier will do. Piza says he’s a loyal soldier and that he can manage him. Esme says she’s not going to write a letter. Renzo says we go with you to SK or no deal. Piza agrees but says its going to get even more dangerous.

Jonas and the gypsies are near the Mission. Laisha is worried about the gitanas being held in the prison. She says surely by now Monty has started to kill them. SK is also worried (first ulcers of the episode, 1& 2). Jonas scolds Laisha, it is nobody’s fault that Monty is a killer. SK defends Laisha. Jonas plans for some of the gypsies to scout out a safe path to the Mission. Oh, Javier is in these scenes, it looks like he was only shot in the arm.

NN is baptized. At the end of the ceremony Bernie arrives at the church. He gets PT alone and fills him in on Diego’s escape. PT is glad to hear that Diego fought with his sword because he’s obviously remembering things, but PT knows they need to find him before he gets into some serious trouble. Meanwhile, the picnickers are reporting the robbery to some soldiers. We find out that one of the victims is Gaspar Santorreal. Zorro also finds out this info when he reviews his loot. He likes the name and decides that Tornado/Roberto’s name is going to now be Gaspar.

Tobias is dressing up as Zorro. Catalina is concerned for him (ulcer 3), how can they trust Piza’s word that his soldiers will not harm Tobi as Zorro.

Mangle runs into Monty, who laughs at her because of what happened with Fernando, calling him a loser. Mangle is irritated with Monty and Monty tells her that she’s just like her dad-- both of them are losers. Mangle tells Monty that their days/nights together are now a thing of the past. He doesn’t seem to concerned because he thinks she’s got no one to turn to except for him. Monty leaves and Mangle mutters to herself that they’ll see who ends up with the last laugh.

Brother Aaron is riding in his cart out of town when he runs into a poncho-clad Fernando, lying on the side of the road. BA offers FS water and comments that with night coming FS is in no condition to last outside—no shoes, no food, and little clothing. BA asks FS where he’s going and FS answers that he is looking for God. BA is excited because that’s what he’s doing as well. He asks FS to come along with him, everything will be all right. He loads FS up into the cart and away they go.

MP asks Dr. Agapito about Diego and Al. He tells her that the situation is serious and he probably shouldn’t be telling her in her condition, but he blabs all of the details----Dolores is in prison, Diego and Al are both missing, Monty has gone crazy, and Fernando is wandering around town naked. MP wonders what is going on with Fernando.

Esme and Renzo are back in their prison cells. Esme worries about the fate of her unborn child and her mother. Renzo tries to reassure her that they’ll have a back up plan in case Piza betrays them. Renzo swears that if Piza plays a dirty trick on him, he’ll make sure that Piza will pay dearly (of course we’ve seen Renzo take on Piza and I think that Piza has the advantage).

Piza finds his loyal soldier. They talk about keeping quiet about SK. Piza tells the soldier he knows that he’s a good soldier and then he proceeds to choke the life out of him. After the guy is dead, Piza says I know you were good. Does that seem like a bit of regret?

Al takes back the hacienda along with his group of workers. Al looks like the king of the mountain. Some of the soldiers take off and head back to report to Monty.

Monty asks Piza what’s the status on finding SK. Piza says no luck so far. Monty tells him that he’s lost confidence in his abilities as second in command. From this moment on, Pizarro is on probation. Just then, one of the other soldiers comes in. He reports to Monty that there was news of Sara Kali, but the soldier who came back with the news wanted to report it directly to Pizarro. Monty looks at Piza and demands to know how come Piza didn’t tell him this. Piza tells Monty that he never met with the soldier, but he will and he’ll find out what’s going on. The other soldier says no can do, the soldier with the info is dead. Monty looks at Piza with his pinched up weasel face.

Bernardo finds Al and reports about Diego and his amnesia. He let’s Al know that he’s lost and doesn’t trust Bernie or Padre Tomas. Al is worried (he’s back, ulcer 4) that if Monty finds him things will be really bad for Diego.

Piza goes to Esme’s cell and tells her that things have changed. He let’s her know that Monty is now suspicious of him. Piza suggests they get Al to help them, perhaps Al could use his contacts in court to put some pressure on Monty. That way he’d be distracted and they’d be able to get more done w/ Monty’s attention turned elsewhere. Esme demands that Piza find Diego. Piza resists at first, but Esme is insistent. She demands that Diego be found and taken care of, if that happens, for sure Monty will be destroyed. Piza appears to agree to her demands.

Zorro is riding in town and finds one of his “wanted” posters. From the opposite side of town, Tobi-Zorro comes riding in, the two men are face-to-face across the plaza. Who is this?, Diego asks. END OF EPISODE/ Final ulcer count 4

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