Caray, Caray!

At their hotel, Gavi’s telling her mom how she’d earn 25 mil pesos with the job if she got it. Mom is doubtful. Gavi was doubtful too, until she heard from their star salesman. Clarita wants to know about a possible salary advance, but it looks like they’ll have to wait for any money. She throws down her hands in exasperation.

Over drinks, Crispin apologizes to Rod for calling him a young drunk. But Rod could have any woman he wants. Rod says, that’s just not true! Any woman who would get involved with me would be headed for trouble, just like Isa. And that’s not fair.

In DF, Isa tells her mom how she’ll have Rod within her grasp, now that she’s pregnant. He’ll forget all about Gaviota when he finds out he’s going to be a father!

Gavi worries about all their expenses. The bills are really piling up. They’ll need a new place to live. Far away from the old one, she says. Aaron Montalvo told me loud and clear to stay away from the corporation or he’s put me in jail! And I don’t want to give the Montalvo family the pleasure.

At the corporativo, Elvira informs Bruno that Daniela is there. In fact, she headed straight for the finance department. Bruno sends Elvira away and calls Quintana to confirm about Dani.

Francisco and Sophie are kissing, with restraint. She tells him she loves him. No response. And Francisco, how do you feel about me?

Daniela is looking over some paperwork in a side office. Bruno bursts in and asks what she’s doing there. Her vacation got boring, so she figured she’d do something useful like learn about finances. He asks her what she is looking for specifically, so he can help her find it. She admits she doesn’t know much in the way of numbers, since she’s a dancer. But it would be good to learn, right? She smiles. He tells her the information she’s looking at is confidential. She tells him not to worry. He finally gives in. How can I say no to my niece with a smile like that?

In a closeup, we see Frankie kissing Sophie’s hand. He tells her he feels chills throughout his body… and more! And what he feels in his innocent heart is love. Frankie has the key, it seems. Sophie’s expression changes from mildly ill, to almost hopeful. He kisses her more. She tells him, we’re in a restaurant! He says, let’s go somewhere else, where we can be alone. He calls for the check.

Gavi and her mom are at the park by the swings. Gavi’s still worried about money, maybe they should sell the TV. Clarita pouts and gets on a swing with her purse. If they sold the TV, they could pay a bunch of bills and have a couple of months’ rent covered. Gavi reassures her mom that they can get the TV back. Clarita relents.

In the corporation lobby, Daniela asks Margarita to put through her top-secret call to Videgarray. Dani’s got the financial information, but she can’t make sense of it. They make an appointment to meet to discuss it. Before she leaves, Dani asks Margarita if she’s heard anything from Mariana/Gaviota. Margarita appears anxious and says she’s heard nothing.

Next we see a single tulip on a pillow. Frankie is pouring wine for Sophie, who is sitting bolt upright in front of a fireplace. He tells Sophie, that it’s an exceptional wine for an exceptional woman. Sophie moves very little. Frankie brushes back her hair to kiss her. He is wearing a huge chain bracelet.

Isa lets Dr. Paulino into her apartment. He’s on his way to an appointment, so he asks her to make it quick. She levels with him. The baby she’s expecting is not Rod’s. It would be very bad for her marriage if Rod knew. She wants Paulino to certify that he performed the artificial insemination on Isa. But he can’t do that! He reminds her of his professional ethics. She tells him it’s important!

Crispin is still trying to get Rod interested in the ladies. James says that Rod needs time. They talk about Rod’s situation, with his lost love and his broken marriage. Crispin says, it’s a good thing you don’t have kids! Rod flashes back to when Gavi dragged him into her apartment to meet Benvenutto. Then Rod remembers fighting with Aaron in the parking garage, after Aaron said he had been with Gavi. Crispin wants to toast to women. He says you can get away from one woman, but not all of them. Rod wants to toast to life, if he can call it that.

Isa tells Paulino that he is her only hope. The well being of her future child and her own life are in his hands. She cries. He sighs and says OK. She asks, how much can I pay you? Nothing. She is excited. I’ll never forget this favor!

After Dr. T leaves, Isa’s mom comes into the room to get the scoop. Isa tells her the good news. How much money did he want? Nothing! Nuria tells Isa that she can tell Rod the news now. But Isa wants to handle this situation very carefully. The person who should tell Rod is his sister, Sophia.

Sophia is lying in bed alone, in stunned silence. Business-as-usual Frankie is pouring wine, singing the most appropriate French song he can think of, “Alouette.” Do you want wine, coffee or me? Sophie says nothing. What happened? Nothing. We hear a sad theme of violin music.

Was this your first time? Sophie says no. He wants to know, how long has it been for you? Sophie goes into detail about how her relationship with James ended three years ago. How James is Rod’s friend who stayed in Tequila and fell in love with a farm girl. Sophie changes the subject. How old were you your first time? Frankie looks trapped and doesn’t answer. How long has it been for you? Frankie tells her he can’t remember when he last made love. He doesn’t remember anyone before Sophie!

Acacia is carrying a glass of milk. Meliton is passed out on the couch. There is a knock at the door, and she drops the glass. She stares at the gun on the back of the door. Father Cosme calls to her, so she lets him in. He wants to know how things are going and sees the broken glass on the floor. Is everything OK? Tio’s just had a lot to drink, she says. How does he treat you? Fine, fine. Cosme asks her why he never sees her in town at church. Acacia tells Cosme that Meliton wants her far away from those evildoers, Rod and James. They would hassle her. But Cosme says he knows them, and they are good men! Does Meliton mistreat her? Of course not! He tells her to tell him if anything bad ever happens to her.

Mister James steps into the kitchen at the hacienda and San Juana sets her sights on him. She offers him a drink and asks after Acacia. Did she get her memory back? James says no. But when she does, I know she’ll come find me! San Juana promises herself that she’ll make James forget Acacia.

Rod is upstairs in his gloomy bedroom. We see him disrobe – again! He puts on his pajamas, sits on the bed, and sighs. Where are you Gaviota? What idiot are you lying to now?

Gavi is trying to sleep, trying not to think about Rod. What am I going to do with this love? She cries.

Pilar is seated on her living room couch in the dark. Sophie comes home. Pilar flips on the lights. Do you know what time it is? Is Francisco not a gentleman after all? Sophie says they went dancing and lost track of time. Pilar tells that her a decent woman looks at her watch!

Gavi lights a candle in front of their statues of saints. She and her mom sit down to say a rosary together, so Gavi can find work.

Rod dreams that he’s in the fields, he’s shirtless again, near his favorite tree. He is hacking at an agave plant, where he imagined Gavi working before. This time, she runs up behind him in an orange business suit. She tells him not to believe Aaron. Rod’s her only man! Rod ignores her. She tries to embrace him and tells him Aaron’s just trying to drive them apart. Rod shouts at her to leave him alone! He tries to peel her off him and turn away. She won’t let go and tries to kiss him. You have to believe me! Rod wakes up. Damn it! Gaviota, you’re following me in my dreams!

Frankie gets the maid to let him in at Pilar’s. Sophie is surprised to see him there so early. He says he couldn’t sleep, he was thinking about her. She tells him Pilar got mad that she came home so late. But she couldn’t sleep either! I love you! Je t’aime! They kiss and giggle, only to be interrupted by a stern “Good morning!”

Frankie and Sophie break apart, laughing. Sophie hurries over to greet Isa. So good to see you! Isa says that she needs to talk to Sophie. Alone. Sophie steps out and Frankie stares at his ex with wide eyes.

Gavi answers the phone and hears the news that she has a job! She promises to cover the city selling encyclopedias. Clarita is sure it was the rosary that did it.

Isa and Sophie are having a private chat. Isa says she’ll skip the preliminaries. She’s pregnant with Rod’s baby. Sophie is impactada!

How did that happen?! Sophie remembers that Rod decided he wasn’t ready to be a dad when they went for the artificial insemination exams. Isa says she asked the doctor to inseminate her, because she was worried for her marriage. They thought it would take a while for her to become pregnant. She started to feel sick on her Acapulco vacation and came back to get the news. It worked on the first try! Sophie wants to know how far along she is, why she didn’t tell anyone earlier.

Isa doesn’t want Rod to know, he’ll be angry. Isa says, I don’t know if this baby should be born!

Francisco strides into the solarium. Pilar is wearing a green plaid blazer and apron as she attends to her plants. Frankie apologizes for bringing Sophie home so late, it was all in the name of love. That seems to please Pilar.

Daniela comes in to tell her grandma she’s leaving. No, you’re not! Francisco gives Daniela a very familiar greeting, and she stares at him. He excuses himself. Pilar wants to know why Dani was at the corporation yesterday. Dani asks, why do you want to know? Is there something to hide?

Sophie gets tears in her eyes. This baby is what you wanted all along, right? Isa cries, yes, but not alone! Sophie tells Isa that of course she’ll have the child. Don’t be silly! Since Isa took this action before she and Rod were separated, there’s nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, Sophie can talk to Rod, and he’ll decide what to do. Isa tells her that she doesn’t want to pressure Rod. And there’s one more thing, her dad’s in prison. But Isa doesn’t want Sophie to tell Rod!

Ricardo is sprawled out on a green plaid mattress, in prison. Things are very bad. He despairs that Isa is his only hope!

Sophie says she’d like to help Isa get her dad out of prison, but that’s too much money. Isa says she wouldn’t ask for money. But promise that you won’t tell Rod. Sophie gives her word not to say anything. Isa checks for any Gavi sightings. Nothing.

Gavi meets with the elder Spanish guy to sign papers for her new job. She is thrilled!

Sophie and Isa say goodbye and Isa leaves. Frankie steps into the room. Is she gone? What did you two discuss, if I may ask? Sophie says, Isa told me she’s pregnant!

Frankie goes into shock. This may be the first genuine emotion he’s had in the last 24 hours. Sophie helpfully fills in the details. Isa got pregnant before she and Rod separated. Sophie needs to go to the hacienda to take care of some business. Frankie wants to take her, but she says she needs to go alone this time. She wants him to take her to the airport and goes to pack. Frankie is taking some deep breaths to calm himself.

Gavi’s new boss gives her a list of clients, blows cigar smoke, and asks if she has a car. She remembers when she threw her car keys on Aaron’s desk. No, no car. Her new boss offers to help her get one.

Sophie tells Pilar Isa’s news. Isa was afraid for her marriage, so she had herself artificially inseminated. Pilar says, that’s not the way to do it! Sophie tells Pilar about Isa’s doubts about having the baby. Pilar says, Isa has to have the baby, of course.

Sophie doesn’t want Dani to hear the news about Isa. She’ll tell Rod and stir up his doubts.

Videgarray and Dani are going over the accounts. They see Mariana’s check, but it was never cashed. There is also a check for Onate. Vid is sure that Mariana left with nothing, but they need proof. He keeps a copy of the records to check them for authenticity and tells Dani to get more info from Quintana. Dani’s sure that Aaron lied to satisfy his ambitions.

Aaron and Pam are having breakfast. Minnie calls on his cell. She tells Aaron she’s worried, because Daniela is checking into the company finances. Finally, Minerva has Aaron’s full attention!


Advances for Friday’s episode:
- Acacia recognizes “Mr. James,”
- Sophie gives Rod the good news, and
- Isa rubs her tummy in anticipation…


Recapper’s note:
** I’ll be out of town on Thursday, 7/26/07, and will need someone to cover the recap on that day. Muchisimas gracias!

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