Caray, Caray!

Rodrigo, James, and Roman are at the hacienda Montalvo. Rodrigo is about to leave and head back to DF and tells Roman that he is leaving him in charge of the hacienda and the crops. Roman asks Rodrigo when he will be gracing them once again with his presence and give the locals and jimadors more entertainment with his psychotic tendencies and threats of arson. (ok, Roman didn't say that verbatim...) Rod the bod says he is not sure since he is taking the reigns of leadership at the corporativo indefinitely.

Aaron and his mom are talking business and he is asking her if he as her support in his unscrupulous deals. She has some reservations about involving his cousin, Patricio, and hates to think what will happen if his father finds out. She asks about what risk the corporation runs with the shipments "irregulares" and he tells her to not ask any questions. All he wants to know if she has his back and will she convince Patricio to help him. She is still iffy about the whole situation. He assures her they are not in any danger of being found out because Mariana and Rodrigo will be the ones taking the fall. Aaron's dad walks in while they are talking and Fedra looks uncomfortable and he asks her what is up. She makes up a story about how she is worried about Patricio being sick and would like to pay him a visit to see how he is doing. She tells him that Aaron will be taking her.

Mariana/Gavi, her mother, and Dona somebody (their friend whose name I can't recall) are in the park having a picnic. They are talking about Gavi's job. She is telling them about how Dona Pilar told Gavi that they need her help with the business now that Rodrigo has gone flaky and left. Dona somebody tells Gavi whistfully whowoulda thunk that the simple jimdora girl would turn out to be "la gran cosa" in their coporation. Gavi tells her to not say that and the thought of the Montalvos discovering her true idenity gives her chills. Dona whoever she is dispenses some sage advice with a saying that I didn't quite get. Did anyone understand what she meant with the saying? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Whatever it was that she said made Clarita lose her appetite and she lost interest in her taco. Gavi assures Clarita that all will be okay and not to worry.

James arrives back at the peanut ranch. Creepy Meliton is sitting outside having himself a drink. James utters a barely audible hello. Meli asks him if he would like to join him for a drink. Mister James declines and keeps on walking. Meliton says to himself that since James has returned, he has turned into total sour patch kid. He wonders what is up with that. He says it is probably because he didn't buy his crops. He says, yes, that's why. And laughs like it is really funny. It never occurs to him it is because he is having intercourse with a family member. Nah, that couldn't be it...

James finds Acacia huddled on the floor crying. He sees the injuries to her face and gets pissed and wants to confront Meliton right then and there. Acacia begs and pleads with him to not do or say anything. She says that now is not the time. And something about waiting til the planting season or crop is finished. He hugs her and reluctantly agrees to do nothing.

Fedra and Aaron arrive at Patricios. The topic turns to the shady business deal. Patricio has reservations as well and doesn't feel good about setting up Mariana and Rod. They tell Pat that since Amador died, the family has now been converted to two families and he must decide which is more important. Their family or Rodrigo... Patricio looks conflicted.

Rod is back at the apartment with Isa. She is flabbergasted that Rod got into a fight with the jimadors and says that perhaps he shoudl see a psychologist. Psychologist?? He says, "I don't need no stinkin' therapy. I need everyone to butt out of my life." She tells him he's been flaky and indecisive lately. One minute he's jumping ship and heading back to the hacienda and fighting with the employees. And then he's heading back to DF on the first flight to resume his duties. He reiterates his love for the country lifestyle and that is where he belongs. Isa asks him if he would like to have dinner. He says no and goes off to bed. She looks happy that he is back.

Aaron and Fedra leave Patricio's. She feels guilty about the goings on and is fearful that someone will find out what they are up to. The subject then turns to Minnie and Aaron's marriage and they discuss the fertility treatments she will be having as well as Isadora's baby making plans with Rodrigo. Fedra feels the urgency of needing Minnie and Aaron to reproduce so their fortune will not slip away to the other Montalvo faction. The race for the stirrups has begun.

Gaviota is looking in her closet and is holding her blue dress and having flashback of her conversation with Rodrigo about her not being the same woman he knew and feels like she is a different person. She gets verclempt. Clarita finds her crying and tells her she understands how she feels and feel free to cry because if you can't cry to your mama, who else can you cry to?

Aaron and Minerva are in the bedroom. He tells her they will be stopping in Houston before heading to Miami so she can have her tests done and see some fertility specialists. She replies that he must have been talking to Fed and that as good as the specialists are, they can't work miracles. He needs to love her. He says he understands and gets a romantic look and they get down to brass tacks.

Mariana heads to work and is greeted by Margarita who informs her woefully, "no flowers for you." Mariana says that she thinks that she will not be getting anymore flowers. Mariana then makes her way passed Elvira and says good morning and Elvira grumbles a hello and a where do you think you're going? She says she needs to get something out of the office and opens the door and lo and behold, who is sititng there? None other than Rod! She is muy impactada... He does that beautiful smile thing of his and I am muy impactada... Anyway, Elvira apologizes profusely for letting Gavi slip by her and interrupt him. He says no problem and she exits. Gavi/Mariana asks him what he is doing there? He asks if his being there bothers her and she looks a bit flustered, but in a good way and says no. He says he is there to win her back. He tells her he loves her mucho mucho. She walks out, still flustered and talking to herself.

Bruno and Fed are in their bedroom. Bruno is on the phone with an associate and gets word that someone has had died and they will need to leave for the funeral first thing. It has interfered with his plans for the day because he wanted to be there to oversee Montalvo business. Fed accuses him of not trusting Aaron or having confidence/faith in him. He says in his best Shaft voice, "you damn right." (ok, not really.) He tells Fed that he doesn't understand what happend to Aaron and he has changed. He tells Fedra that Aaron is like a stranger to him now and that Fedra has spoiled him. He asks her if she would stick her hands in the fire for Aaron and she replies in her best Shaft voice , "you damn right." (again, not really. it is late and i tend to get silly when it's late) Bruno tells her she cannot be objective. She lobbies for her boy telling Bruno that Aaron is smart and quite capable but to demonstrate those fine attributes he must be left alone with mimimal interference. Bruno makes a "yeah right" face.

Gavi/Mariana is talking on the phone with Clarita. She is telling her the latest dish about Rod the bod returning to the corporativo. Clarita says something about Gavi's tears working miracles to make him return. (i am snickering at that one...) There is a knock at the door and its that creepy guy who always comes bearing candy. He compliments her and is blowing smoke about how he has never seen her looking lovelier, etc, etc. She tries to talk shop and asks about some documents about a shipment or something. He tells her to eat her candy and not worry her pretty little head about such things and he's got it under control. Her mom calls again and tells her its just like a telenovela and wants more details about what happened.

Candy bearing guy goes into Rod's office. R tells him he wants to see some documents regarding some of the something or other. He was talking fast, but I am assuming it was some sort of fiduciary/financial things. Creepy candy bearer smiles uncomfortably.

Don Placedo comes in with more flowers for Gavi. She looks pleased and reads the card. The card was so sweet and said something about two roads. Rods voice: I understand there are two roads in my life, you or death. In your hands lies the road I must choose. It sounds much prettier in spanish.

Aaron and Minnie are about to depart. Fed and Bruno stop by before they leave and tell them they are leaving too for the funeral. Minnie talks baby talk to Aaron. Fed tells Minnie to take good care of her Aaron. She says she will. Aaron and Bruno exit and Minnie and Fed talk. Minnie thanks her for telling him about Icedora's baby making plans and that Aaron reacted better than she expected. She tells her mother in law that her marriage is more solid than ever and thanks her. As Minnie walks out of the room, Fedra rolls her eyes and does a fake little giggle.

Elvira walks into Mariana's office and tells her that Rod wants her in his office. Elvira looks at her flowers and looks disgusted. Mariana goes into Rod's office. He questions her about why her eyes are so puffy. She says nothing. They talk business and he tells her he would like a schedule of her daily activities. They talk more business... yawn. Shipments going here, there, everywhere. Elvira comes barging in telling R he has to take some important calls. Not being the savvy business guy, he yields to Mariana who starts fielding the calls. More calls about tequila and shipments going here and there and everywhere. Quintana comes in. More business talk. Rodrigo looks a bit lost. As do I... Rodrigo is impressed with Mariana and her skills at multi tasking. They sit together and look over some papers. Or try to. He looks happy just to be near her. I don't think much work will be done on his part today. *le sigh*

Creepy candy bearer is still on his blowing smoke rounds. Next victim: Elvira. He compliments her. She looks smitten with creepy candy bearer. Aaron and Minerva stop bye to tell everyone adios. Minerva stares coldy at Mariana as she wishes them well on their excursion. Isadora comes in to the office to tell Aaron and Minnie bye. On the way out, Ice tells Minnie good luck on her fertility treatments and asks her "aren't you going to wish me well on mine?" She looks pretty competitive as she says that. R asks her why she said that. She says nevermind. He says he has a lot of work to do. She says I won't keep you. I just want to watch you work for a little while. He says suit yourself.

Hiliario and San Juana talk about marriage. He tells her that he is not going to marry her. She threatens that she will tell his parents that he has a thing for Isadora. He says tell them, I don't care. She says what if I tell Rodrigo that you are hot for his wife's form?

Mariana is back in her office. Isadora comes into her office and tells her she needs to talk to her. Mariana asks about what? Ice says, "my husband." Isadora asks her if their conversation remain private and makes Mariana promise. She does. Isadora tells her that she is aware of the issues she had with Minerva and her jealousies. Mariana tells her it was misunderstandings between her and Minnie. Isadora tells Mariana that she knows how Minnie is and how she is muy celosa... She then goes on to tell her that she is there because she wants no conflict betweent the two of them. She compliments her flowers and asks if it is her birthday or something. Mariana says no, a friend sent them to her. Isadora tells her she can imagine how many admirers she has working with so many males. Mariana says more or less. Isadora tells M that she realizes that M is important to the family and knows how much confidence Pilar and Aaron have in her. She then starts telling her about her marriage with Rodrigo and how difficult it was for Rod to accept the post at the corp and his first love is the country and it how it was hard for Isa to accept the country lifestyle since she is such a city girl. She tells Mariana that if the job goes well and he enjoys it, then he will forget about the country at least for the time being. She is asking Mariana for help in making Rodrigo enjoy the job and making the transition easier so he can stay in the city. Ice assures her that she is not a jealous person and is okay with Mariana spending hours working by Rod's side. Ice says she is lucky that she married a guy like Rodrigo who is not a womanizer and trusts him. Rod then knocks and opens Mariana's door. He does not look look pleased to see Ice talking with M.

Back at the ranch, Hilario and San Juana are arguing. He asks her why she is threatening him? She tells him its because she loves him and they indeed will be together, whether he is game or not. She is such a sweetie...

Rodrigo tells Isa that he thought she left. She said she just stopped by to say hi to Mariana. Isadora is hugging and kissing Rodrigo and Mariana looks sad/verclempt again. Isadora tells Mariana to call her sometime. Perhaps the two can get together for coffee or dinner sometime. Isadora says she could use a pal now that Minnie is gone. Rod tells her that Mariana is a busy gal and he doesn't think she will have time to be her bff. Isa leaves. Rodrigo then asks M what Isa said. She doesn't answer. She says she promised she wouldn't tell. He asks again, she says no, she is not going to say. She takes the flowers and he tries to grab her. He asks what she is going to do with them. She says she is going to throw them away. He goes off again on his jealous tangent about how if someone else sent them , she wouldn't throw them away. She gives the flowers to Don Placedo and instructs him to toss them, burn them, whatever. He asks what to do if she gets more flowers. She says to call the police because the guy who sent them has been unmasked. She sheds more tears.

Patricio is contemplating Aaron's offer about the shady deals. His secretary is none other than Aaron's former secretary, the one he was having the affair with. She tells Patricio that she has found true love with him.

Rod is on the phone with Mariana. They are arguing. She hangs up on him. He is flustered. Elvira opens his door and asks him if he needs anything. He says no. He is dying to know what Isadora said to Mariana. He says he will find out. Either from Mariana or Isa. He WILL find out...

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