Caray, Caray!

We open with Nidia and the attorney, Alirio, talking about the will. She is not too pleased with the terms and vows to not give Paula (la opurtunista) a single penny. The attorney says it will be very difficult to not follow the terms of the will. Nidia asks him if there is something they can do. She says she will do anything to get that money. She presents him with a proposition, does her infamous breast hoisting, and tells him that if he can secure that she can recuperate the money she will do whatever he asks. He pants... and asks for her hand in marriage. She acts coy and says "but my husband just died." He says that he has always had a thing for her and if she was his wife she can have whatever she wants, trips, money, jewels, everything that makes her happy. And he says her daughters would be treated like princesses. She agrees and follows with another round of breast hoisting.

Paula comes in from a day of job searching looking dejected. She complains that no one takes her seriously and that most were interested in the length of her skirt rather than her skills and professional experience. She says she will keep on keeping on and invites her mother to dinner.

Back at Nidia's casa, the family is sitting around the dinner table having pizza. Nidia makes sure to point out that Alirio paid for the pizza since their father left them in ruins. And that the pizza might very well be their last meal. Nidia says she wants to sell the house and split the proceeds among her and her daughters and each go their separate ways. Alirio says that cannot happen because one of the terms of the will is that that house cannot be sold until the girls finish their studies. Juan, to score points with Marely, says that he will be the one who will take care of the family. They all look at him blankly. He says that Marely will now respect him and that respect is the first step on the road to love.

Paula and her mom are at dinner. Paula says to her mother not to worry. If she cannot find employment, she will open a taco stand. He mother remembers that Paula's father had a friend who he did business with and owns an important corporation and he might be able to give her a job. His name is Cesar Luis. She describes him as someone muy serious and correct. As she is describing him, we cut to a scene in his office where he is groping and kissing a woman who I am not sure what her name is yet. He compliments her lips and says the only thing they are missing is his.

She whines that she does not want to be "la otra" and wants a serious relationship. He tells her their relationship is ideal. It's just love without commitment and all the messy stuff that goes along with that.

Back at casa Nidia, she compliments Juan. She says there are no men like him anymore. Divinos on the outside as well as on the inside. He says its his pleasure to take care of such a fine family and they helped him too when he needed a place. Alirio is not pleased. Juan says that the girls are princesses and will continue to live as such.

Juan is laying in bed thinking about what he said during dinner. He admits that he has never worked seriously and this will be the first time.

Juan is sitting down to breakfast and Nidia and the red headed daughter are fawning over him, feeding him and cooing. Marely comes downstairs and they ask where she is going. She says she is going to the university to inquire about classes. The other sister tells her they are in mourning. Marely says 'don't make me laugh.' The other sister says she is much too sad to study, especially this semester. Nidia reminds her of the stipulation in the will about both girls finishing their studies and beginning their careers.

Alirio is at Ana's house telling her that Paula's father left all of her inheritance to the barefooted Carmelites. She looks dubious and wants to see the will. He tells her that he does not have it on him at the moment, but will make sure she gets a copy. She says she wants to see the original. He says that Nidia was also upset by the terms of the will and says that she had nothing to do with it. She asks when she will be getting the will. He says he will get it to her as soon as possible.

Juan begins his job search. Paula and Ana are having breakfast and they talk about the will. Ana tells her she is sure that the Cachons are stealing what is rightfully Paula's. Paula says she has zero interest in that money. Ana tells her that she got her an appointment with Cesar for that afternoon.

Juan gets directions from his bus driver friend as well as borrows some dinero. At his first interview, he is asked what languages he speaks. He says English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, a little bit of German. The interviewer says "great, lets do this in English." And asks Juan how old he is. (after working in HR myself so many years, I know asking someone how old they are is a HUGE no-no. I guess in Mexico HR is different...hmm. or it could have been a test to see if our beloved Juan really did know ingles...) So, Juan gets really flustered and fakes like he is ill. Next interview is comical as well. He is asked something about per capita... Juan thinks the guy is referring to the capital.

Paula goes to church to pray to the santo nino to antocha. She asks for intercession in finding a job and helping her and her mother.

After she leaves, Juan goes to pray to the nino too. He also asks for help finding a decent job.

Paula arrives at Cesar's office. She meets the secretary who he was groping earlier. She doesn't look pleased. She tells P that Cesar is busy and to have a seat. She calls Cesar and tells him Paula is there.

Cesar and Pastor are talking about the kind of person they need for the new position. Experience, education, etc.

Paula walks into Cesar's office and he is smitten and muy impactado.

Juan goes into the office too. There are a lot of people in line waiting for an interview. He greets the applicants and looks official and rattles off lots of things they need. (passport, birth certificate, baptism certificate, identification, shot records) He manages to get most out of line. He runs into Pastor and accididently knocks him down. Pastor looks him over and definitely likes what he sees. Juan comments that the man looked him over like a woman would do and that would be his salvation in getting the job.

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