Caray, Caray!

We open with Benevenuto informing Gavi and Clarita that he is heading back to Italia. They are saddened by the news. He says he is going back to take care of some impending business. Sofia telephones Gavi asking if she knows where Rodrigo is. She says she doesn't and looks puzzled. She wonders aloud if Rod has decided to stay on the island. Doorbell rings and its Rodrigo! He is indeed in a festive mood. Hugs all around. He asks if he can spend New Years with her and she tells him that she understood that he would be spending the holiday with the Montalvo's. She tells him not to commit a locura and to head on over there. He is in a playful mood and whisks her out the door.

The Montalvos are sitting around the living room. Fed asks if Dani is still seeing Elvis. Sofia says that Daniela has always been the famiy rebel. Bruno says that to him Elvis seems a fine fellow. Piliar says he is not their kind or class. Fed talks more smack about Elvis saying he resembles a circus chimpanzee giving everyone kisses. Dani and Elvis arrive. Elvis gives Pilar a picture that he has drawn of her. It is a stunning portrait. Bruno admires it. Granny Pilar is still not too pleased and looks disdainful as Elvis complements her on being an extraordinary muse.

Gavi and Rod are saying their goodbyes outside her apartment. She tells him to go to Granny's. They are both so jovial as they continue to exchange their declarations of love. Aww...

Back at Granny P's, Minerva is grilling Aaron about his whereabouts. She said she called him and he didn't answer his cell. He tells her he was with Mariana. She pouts. Isadora is pacing like a caged tiger waiting for Rodrigo. Sofia tells her to be patient and he will be there soon. Pilar tells her that she has nothing to worry about and that Sofia called Mariana's house and Rod is not there. Rod arrives. Hugs/kisses all around. Pilar and Rodrigo talk about the Daniela situation. Pilar complains to Rod about Dani's moving out of the house. Rod tells her not to worry. Pilar asks him to convince her to move back to the casa de Montalvo.

Dani and Elvis are talking about how she doesn't want to go to another family function. Elvis tells her that Pilar only wants the best for her. She says the best thing for her is him.

Aaron and Rodrigo are talking about the trip. Rod tells him of the findings, that all is well, and it was a good trip. The conversation turns to Patricio and Rodrigo says its a shame he is unable to join them for the festivities. Aaron makes a wry comment about Lluvia and how its Patricio's misfortune to hook up with someone like her. Rodrigo tells Aaron that a woman's reputation is tarnished when she follows the whims of a man or something like that. (i didnt quite get the literal translation) Aaron didn't take too kindly to the dig Rodrigo made so he pulls him aside and says something insulting about Gaviota. Fighting words indeed and our beloved Rod is not going to have anyone insult Gav. Bruno interjects and tells Aaron to apologize. Aaron has flashbacks to a previous altercation with Rod. He reluctantly apologizes. Yes, Aaron is the villain we all love to hate...

Pat and Lluvia are sitting in a bar having a blue drink that looks good. They chit chat about the irregular shipments, how much he loves her, etc, etc. She is worried that someone will find out and she will be implicated. Patricio assures his beloved that the irregular shipments will be over and done soon. He doesn't want her to continue to be at risk.

Aaron tells Rodrigo that he was missed while he was away and realized that he is irreplaceable. Bruno adds Mariana was missed as well. Everyone exits to the dining room except Rod who takes time out for another shot and wishes he could be with Gav.

Clarita is in her bedroom talking to a picture of Amador. She wonders if he would give his blessing to the union of their children. Gavi walks in and finds her crying. Clarita says she always crys at the end of the year. Gaviota tells her that they year was good, Clarita found her niche at the hospital, they didn't have financial worries, she reconciled with Rod, etc. They hug. Gaviota tells her how happy she is that she has reconciled with Rod and how happy he makes her. She asks Clarita if her father was the love of her life. Clarita looks like she is about to answer, but that darn Benevenuto interrupts...

At the hacienda, Roman and gang are sitting down to dinner. San Juana walks in dressed to the nines, ok, not really. But she thinks she is... She is wearing Isa's dress. Everyone is furious. She pouts that she wanted a new dress but Hilario would not buy her one. Hilario's mom reiterates that she does NOT want San Juana for her son.

Its the stroke of midnight and everyone is eating their 12 grapes. Gavi thinks about Rod. Rod thinks about Gavi. Gavi, Clarita, and Benevenuto all exchange best wishes for eachother for the coming year. They tell them they will miss him while he is away.

Minerva tells Aaron that the coming year will be their year. Aaron and Rod exchange well wishes. Isa wants to toast with Rod...

San Juana goes to the barn and lays in the hay, which I am sure is uncomfortable. Laying in hay whilst in a formal, not practical. But, what do I know? She gets over her hissy fit and wants Hilario, asking him who looks better in the dress. He imagines its Isa he is kissing and inadvertantly calls her Isadora. Oops. Not a good move Larry.

Rod has his sit down with Daniela. He asks her if Elvis treats her well. She says yes. They talk about his tan and how good he looks. She quizzes him about Isa and he says he will tell her later.

Benevenuto is saying his good byes to Clarita and Gavi. They thank him for everything and he assures them that he will stay in touch. He congratulates Gavi for her good fortune at reuniting with the love of her life, that she worked so hard for.

Dani and Rod talk about her living situation. She tells him that he is the last person who should judge her and asks her where this is coming from and what he has against Elvis. He says he doesn't have anything against Elvis. He asks her to move back into the house. She says she won't until Pilar accepts Elvis totalmente. He tells her that she is not in New York anymore and now that she is in Mexico, things are more traditional and it is understood that when a woman leaves the house it is to get married. He tells her that the family is likely to blame him for her rebelious decisions and they would more readily accept him if she moves back home. She agrees to move back. She tells him to fix his life too. This was a cute exchange between them. He tells her that he has an appt. with Vidagaray to begin the divorce stuff. She tells her of his plan to leave with Gavi and how it will be done with the utmost discretion. She asks him to imagine what everyone's reaction will be when they find out. She says Aaron and Minerva will go crazy, Fedra will end up in a psychiatric ward, Sofie will enter the convent and Pilar, well, lets not talk about that. She asks him when will he be informing everyone. He says five minute before he leaves. :)

Benevenuto tells Clarita and Gavi they will always have a place in his heart. He wishes them well and bona fortuna. He leaves.

Clarita looks sad and cries some more. She asks Gavi if she is sure Rod doesn't mind her living with them. She assures her mother that it is okay. Gaviota wants to talk about her father again and asks if she was as in love with him as she is with Rod. Clarita says that was such a long time ago and she doesn't remember. Clarita runs off. Gavi thought bubbles that she is sure that her father was the love of her mother's life. Um, yeah, Gavi.

Back at Montalvo house, everyone is toasting. Pili talks to Amadors pic. Back at Clarita's, she is talking to Amador's picture too. She cries some more.

Isa and Rod are back at the apt. She asks if he missed her. He said he was too busy to miss her. He thinks back to his beach time with Gaviota. Gosh, that Rod is one cutie. But, I digress...

Gaviota is also having thoughts of Rod and flashbacks to their island. Did I mention Rod is a cutie?

Next day, Isa is having breakfast with her parents. She tells them that she wants to know how much it behooves her to stay Mrs. Rodrigo Montalvo. She says she has no intention of getting divorced, however if he does want to end it, she will be playing hard ball. Her daddy looks pleased.

Rodrigo is paying a visit to Videgaray. He tells him he plans on divorcing Isa. He wants to know how it would affect his sisters economics. V tells him to try to settle with Isa to avoid any complicated legalities. V wants to know if his decision to end his marriage was prompted by another woman. Rod smiles that beautiful smile of his and says yes, they only woman he has ever loved in his entire life. *sigh*

Gaviota is looking over her bills and figuring out how much she owes on their stuff. Clarita wants to know how she intends to pay for their stuff once she is out of a job. Gavi tells her not to worry, she will not have any debts and she will not ask Rod for money. Clarita asks her if Rod has asked her to marry him. Gavi tells her that Rod told her that they would be married after he settles his divorce. Clarita asks how long that will take and Gavi says she does not know.

Vidagaray tells Rod that family law is not his thing, but it appears that his case will not be complicted. He tells him he could get an annulment on the grounds that the marriage was never consumated. V tells him he should talk to Isa first. As he is saying that, Isa walks in the door and wants to know what they are discussing.

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