Caray, Caray!

Juan asks Yadira why she’s there. She replies by crawling across the bed and puckering her lips at him. He starts to fall for it but realizes his mistake and squints his eyes shut.

Nidia enters Mareli’s room and wants to have a chat. Nidia thought it was strange that Mareli was out with Juan. Mareli instantly asks her mother if she was jealous. Nidia tells Mareli that she’s Mareli’s mother, and she deserves respect. Nidia explains that her thing with Juan was out of confusion; she doesn’t want Mareli to think there is anything more than a friendship between Nidia and Juan. Nidia goes so far to say that she thinks of Juan as a son. Mareli replies that she wasn’t born yesterday. Both she and Yadira know about Nidia’s thing for Juan. Mareli asks Nidia to stop playing games. Nidia immediately asks Mareli if Juan interests her.

Juan’s in his room, and he’s not happy. He asks Yadira why this occurred to her. He even goes so far to ask if she’s crazy. Yadira seductively moves her body and tells Juan that she’s on fire. Juan grabs Yadira’s skimpy robe and puts it on her. She tries to seduce him when he gets close but he pulls her across the room. She almost wins him over when she collapses into his arms, but he pulls away and says that there is nothing between the two of them. Yadira wants to know why. Juan says that he’s there to take care of them and she’s Kike’s girlfriend. Yadira replies that she’s not Enrique’s girlfriend and he and Juan are not that good of friends. Juan says that Yadira and Enrique’s problems are there own, but his friendship with Enrique is a totally different thing. Yadira wants to know why, if they’re such good friends, does Enrique go around saying things about Juan. This question interests Juan. He leans against a wall and asks “about what?” Yadira plays dumb and says there terrible things. She finally spills the beans and tells Juan that Enrique said that Juan played for a different “team”.

Mareli denies that she has any interest in Juan. Nidia wants to know why they came home so late. Mareli points out that it’s not really that late. She explains that Juan offered to take her to the university and afterward they went to eat something. Nidia tells Mareli that she isn’t trying to interfere in Mareli’s affairs. Nidia wants Mareli to be careful. Juan is a nice person, but they really don’t know anything about him. Mareli excitedly tells Nidia that now that Mareli’s talked with Juan, she doesn’t think he’s a bad person at all. In fact, she likes them and could talk calmly with him. I have to admit, I’m a bit disappointed. I was looking forward to what Mareli would do to Juan to get him out of the house. We’ll see how this pans out! Nidia looks nervous but Mareli assures Nidia that Juan is not the type of person that Mareli could love. Nidia wants to know why. Mareli says she can’t explain it, but he’s just not her type.

Juan asks Yadira if Enrique really said that. Yadira says yes, and later Enrique made jokes about it. She tells Juan that is the quality of friend that he has in Enrique. Juan assures Yadira that Enrique will hear about this tomorrow and he will give Juan an explanation. Yadira stands on the bed and said that Juan can do that tomorrow; tonight he and Yadira can prove Enrique wrong. Juan says that he doesn’t have to prove himself to anyone. He doesn’t want to do it. He picks up Yadira and deposits her outside the door. She complains about being denied, but eventually leaves the room to allow Juan to rest. Juan slams the door behind her and breathes really hard.

Juan rushes out of the house, but Nidia catches him before he descends the stairs. Nidia notes that Juan has not eaten at the house lately. She asks if he’s found better food elsewhere. He explains that he has a lot of work. Nidia points out that Juan arrived early yesterday and left with Mareli. Juan gives the same story as Mareli. Nidia warns Juan that she’s a jealous woman and that she did not like seeing him and Mareli together. Juan hurriedly excuses himself to attend a meeting. Nidia stops him and asks if she may have a phone to call him at his job. He pretends to look for a business car, but says that he must have left them at the office. Juan says that he will call later and leave her a phone number. Nidia falls for this. They part ways.

Enrique exits his microbus. Juan circles around Enrique and asks about what’s up. Enrique wants to know why Juan looks at him that way. Juan pulls Enrique to the side of the bus and wants to know why Enrique said anything to Yadira. Enrique flinches.

Ana comes to the dining room and notices all the food. She’s confused. Paula rushes from the kitchen and wishes Ana happy birthday. Paula brings out a cake with the number 20 on it. She explains that her mother only looks twenty; that’s why Paula used those particular candles. They walk to the table and Ana blows out the candle. She looks said, so Paula asks her why. Ana explains that this is her first birthday in twenty years without Samuel. Paula replies that she will be with her bother. Paula will take care of her, for lunch they’re going to a nice restaurant and after that Paula will take Ana to buy a gift. Ana wants to know about Paula’s job. Paula explains that she may do as she pleases with her time. Ana tells Paula that it would be better if Paula went to the office for the morning because Ana has to go out. Paula wants to know to where.

Juan pushes Enrique around a bit more and demands some answers. Juan says that Enrique damaged Juan’s reputation and image. Enrique denies that he said anything. Juan doesn’t buy it. Enrique caves and says that he innocently mentioned it. He asks Juan to forgive him. Enrique asks Juan what he would do if he saw the same situation from the day before but in reverse (with Enrique in Juan’s boots). Juan doesn’t think that is an excuse for Enrique to go and say something about it. Enrique says that he’ll tell Yadira that he made it up; none of it was true. He begs Juan to tell him what he can do to be forgiven. Juan says there is one thing that Enrique can do for him. He needs a serenade. Enrique wants to know who will receive the serenade.

I don’t eat fast food, but I have to say I loved the Burger King Commercial! I want to go on hunger’s vacation!

Ana and Paula enjoy their breakfast. Ana explains that she’s going to a beauty salon. Paula asks if that’s really true. Ana changes the subject to the delicious food in front of her. Paula asks again what her mother is doing; she wants the truth.

Alirio appears pleased with Gutierrez’s work on the fake will. Alirio excuses himself to answer the phone. It’s Nidia and she doesn’t have good news. Alirio replies that he also has news, and it’s good. He allows Nidia to speak first. Nidia says she knows where Juan works. Alirio wants to unmask Juan that very night. Nidia’s not sure that’s the right thing to do. Alirio assures her that it is; they must see if Juan is who he says he is. Nidia decides to leave it in Alirio’s hands; at his request she tells him that Juan works at Farell industries. Alirio can’t believe it and he wants to know how Nidia found out this information. She doesn’t tell him how but she does order him to go immediately to Farell’s offices. Alirio assures her that he needs to take care of the will first, and then he will go to Farell’s office.

Paula demands to know the truth. Ana explains that she demanded that Alirio show her the original will. Paula’s upset that her mother continues with this. Ana says she can’t stand around with her arms crossed; she doesn’t trust Nidia. Paula tries to talk her mother out of playing the game. Ana won’t have it.

Enrique tries to push Juan to tell him who’s getting the serenade. Juan half tells the truth. He says it’s for the sister of someone with whom he works. Enrique thinks this is a game to win over the girl from work. Juan denies this. Enrique doesn’t push anymore, but he though the serenade would be for Mareli. He thought this thing for Mareli was serious. Juan explains that Juan must always have two “candles” lit. That way, if one goes out he would still have the other. Enrique likes this explanation. Juan leaves for work.

Juan arrived home last night in what appeared to be a Lincoln, but today he drives Paula in a Mercedes. They talk about Juan’s friends. They change subjects to the night’s serenade. Paula tells Juan that the singers should be there around eight o’clock that night. Juan says that they will be there at exactly eight and not one minute later. Juan thought bubbles for a moment about Paula’s smile. He asks if everything is okay. She confirms that it is.

Ana looks at some documents in the safe. She tells her friend that Samuel left nothing for Paula. Alirio enters and asks Ana if she didn’t find what she had hoped. Ana confirms that she did not. Alirio walks into the office and tells Ana that she committed a serious offense. She opened the safe of a deceased man without the permission of a judge. This could be a very costly mistake. Ana explains that she had to be sure. Alirio replies that because he holds Ana in such high regard, he will forget he saw it and will not report her. He turns to Rosario and scolds her for allowing Ana to enter when she is no longer employed by Cachon. Ana insists that it was her fault. Alirio asks Ana to come with him for a cup of copy.

Paula exits the car and compliments Juan on his boots. Juan thought bubbles that he will not take off his boots, not even to bathe. He looks at Fernando and asks what’s up. Fernando replies that he’s okay, but Juan not so much. CL has been asking for Juan ever since he arrived. CL wants Juan to go to his office. Juan asks if Fernando knows why CL wants him. Fernando does not and suggest that Juan ask CL. Fernando urges Juan to hurry; CL does not like to wait.

Alirio pours Ana a cup of coffee. She takes it with sugar. Alirio accuses Ana of wanting to stick her nose in other people’s business. Ana retorts that she only wanted to take care of her doubts. Alirio hopes that she’s now satisfied. She says that she still hasn’t seen Samuel’s will. She asks if Alirio has it. He advises her to relax and not be impatient. She replies that she’s in a hurry. Alirio says he first wants to tell her that what he’s about to do is not ethical. Ana flies into a rage. How is it not ethical that she wants to see the will of the father of her child? Alirio says that she’s within her right, but he reminds Ana that she was not Samuel’s legitimate wife. This means that she does not have certain rights. He pulls from his drawer the fake will. He hands it to Ana and tells her to read it.

Juan knocks on CL’s office door. CL has him enter and sit in front of the desk. CL asks if Juan would like a nip of something to drink. Juan says that he does not, but CL goes to the bar and pours some for himself. CL says that he will get straight to the point. CL explains that Juan is new and he needs to know certain rules. CL says that he understands that Pastor is giving Juan a helping hand, but CL and Pastor want very different things from life and the people who work at this company. CL gives his speech about the fast track path and the slow path track within the company. He says that he likes Juan, so he’ll tell Juan about how to ascend the fast track. CL says that if he’s happy, then ascending the fast track will be much easier. Second, CL explains how to keep him happy. He likes his coffee with sugar, beautiful women and employees who obey without questioning him. CL hopes that Juan belongs to that group. Juan sits through this little speech with his mouth agape. CL asks if Juan has a question, but gives no time for an answer. CL says he will not waste anymore of Juan’s time, but he will need Juan soon enough. Juan meekly takes his leave.

Ana looks over the will, paying particular attention to Samuel’s signature. She looks at Alirio and says that the signature is not Samuel’s. It’s an obvious fake. Alirio laughs and reminds Ana that Samuel suffered from Parkinson’s. That’s why the signature looks strange. He was also nervous because this would be the last signature he would make in his life. Ana says fine but there’s something fishy must be going on here. Ana says that she won’t believe it. Alirio replies that she has the proof in front of her. Alirio thinks that Samuel believed Paula would make it on her own. As an act of compassion for his other, useless daughters, he left them all the money. Ana looks as confused as I feel.

Juan exits CL’s office and runs into Pastor. He asks about the movie the night before. Juan says that it was impossible for him to go. Pastor ignores Juan and goes to talk to Yvonne. He sees Juan’s boots and tells Yvonne that one cannot hide who they truly are. Juan thought bubbles that Pastor is much more angry than he would have though. Juan follows Pastor and asks if they can speak for a moment. Juan wants to explain what happened the night before. He explains that he hit a dog. Juan gives a very colorful account of how he hit the dog, resuscitated it, named it Dino and took it to a veterinarian. Pastor asks if Juan thinks that Pastor is an idiot. The whole office watches the lovers quarrel. Pastor enters CL’s office. Juan thought bubbles that he doesn’t want the whole office watching him walk on tip toes in front of Pastor. He goes to leave. Yvonne stops him and says that she likes Juan better with the boots. Juan dances his way over to the elevators and greets all of the women in the office. They sit at their desk and smile at his antics.

Juan makes it to the garage. Fernando asks how it went. Juan says that it went well; CL is good people. Fernando half sarcastically says “is that so?” Juan asks Fernando if CL is always so peculiar. He had Juan come to his office for a discussion, and then acted as though he didn’t know what to discuss. Fernando replies that CL always knows exactly what he’s saying. Fernando recants the whole CL speech. Juan asks if Fernando spied on his meeting. Fernando replies that CL always gives this speech in order to get his employees on his side. Juan wants to know why CL would want Juan on his side. Fernando guesses that Juan got on CL good side. Juan thinks this is a good thing. Fernando sarcastically says yes.

CL asks if Pastor’s problems are with Paula’s chauffer. Pastor says yes, but he can’t believe that CL would want to know about it. CL replies that Pastor’s personal life doesn’t interest him. He wants to get through the day’s business quickly so Pastor can go home and cry in his home. They move on to business; Farell Industries has been invited to participate in a motivational seminar. Pastor thinks this is a good opportunity. CL can’t believe that Pastor would be so interested. Is it just me, or does it seem like we’re getting half of a commercial here? Pastor says the magic words. You get to do activities in pairs. Geez, I wonder who will be CL’s partner. Pastor says that he knows the perfect person to be CL’s partner, himself. CL says that’s a fabulous idea, but he’s going with Paula.

Nidia waits outside Ana’s home. Ana arrives and demands to know what’s going on. Nidia replies that she and Ana need to settle some things. Ana says that she doesn’t need to clear up anything with Nidia, but Nidia replies that she does. The ladies proceed toward the house.

Juan pours himself a cup of coffee and thought bubbles. He knows that soon or later he will be friends with Fernando. First, Juan needs to break the ice and make clear his sexual orientation. Juan decides that today will be the day. He asks Fernando what he’s doing tomorrow. Juan explains that the has a date tomorrow and needs someone to accompany the second woman. Fernando looks suspicious so Juan asks him what he’s thinking. Fernando comes right out and tells Juan that he doesn’t believe Juan likes women. Fernando thinks that Juan is doing this to maintain his macho appearance. Juan says he likes things clear. They’re two beautiful dolls with great…attributes…and personalities! They love to rumba. Fernando agrees to come. Juan thought bubbles that his plan is working. Now he only needs one thing. He must convince Mareli to come out and to bring a friend.

Nidia enters Ana’s home and falsely notes that Juan took good care of Ana. She looks around the home. Ana wants to get to the point. Nidia comments that this is the place where Samuel slept all those nights when he did not return home. Nidia tells Ana that she wants Ana to leave her and her daughters alone. Ana says that she wants nothing from Nidia or her daughters. Nidia reminds Ana about Samuel’s will. Ana replies that this is another matter. Her daughter also is Samuel’s and Ana will fight for what is rightfully Paula’s. Nidia warns Ana to forget about the money. She also says that Ana should not forget that she was always second best. Ana demands that Nidia leave her home at once. Nidia willingly does so, but not before insulting Ana’s home and telling Ana to heed her warning.

Pastor paces in Paula’s office and talks about what makes a great business. Paula agrees with all of Pastor’s ideas. He’s pleased that she’s agreed. He asks if she’s going to help with the seminar. He explains that it will be this weekend and she will be going alone with CL.

Juan blows some bubbles. Alirio walks into the garage and greets Juan. He tells Juan that he really likes his beautiful office.

Tomorrow: Juan makes his move, but CL ups the game.

Some vocab:
Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda = You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear
Hay gato encerrado = something fishy going on
Plato de segunda mesa = second best

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