Caray, Caray!

Juan tries to pry and find out what exactly were the problems between Paula and CL. Paula dances around the subject. Juan asks if CL accepted the resignation. Paula explains that she has not spoken with him. Juan doesn’t think that CL will accept it. Paula says that she will not take back her resignation. Juan thinks to himself about what he will he do if Paula is gone. He’s at a loss.

The Farrell’s have another one of their little spats. Monica’s standing in front of her mirror, removing her make-up and thinking about all the bad in her life. CL wants to talk, but Monica wants to go to sleep. Tomorrow will be another day. CL doesn’t like this plan.

Paula thinks that she and Juan should go for a walk after dinner. Juan happily agrees. He politely helps her with her coat and purse.

Mareli stares out of her window waiting for Juan. A car comes up the drive, but she realizes it’s not him. She checks the clock on her nightstand and peers back out of the window. She changes her mind and goes to bed.

Paula and Juan enjoy the evening. Apparently, Paula now knows that Juan knew her father. Juan explains that he was the last person with Samuel before he died. Paula asks if Samuel explained why he committed suicide. Juan replies that he doesn’t remember much from that night. All he remembers is that Samuel asked Juan to take care of Paula. Paula can’t believe this. Juan explains how worried Samuel was for Paula. Paula comments that it was quite a coincidence that she and Juan met. Juan thinks for a moment and then says that it was destiny. Paula wants to know what else Samuel said. Juan smoothly replies that after the shot Samuel didn’t say anything else. Juan thinks that his relationship with Paula is progressing quickly, just like in a telenovela and not in real life.

Ana prays for protection for her daughter and for her return to Ana’s home.

Juan drops Paula off at the hotel. She thanks him for the very special night. She leans in and kisses his cheek. He watches her leave and thinks about that glorious kiss. It was one of the best moments of his life. Juan dances to his own beat, right around his car.

Monica Farrell lays next to her husband, weeping.

Juan arrives home and he’s still dancing. Mareli watches him out of the window. I guess she didn’t go to bed after all. She looks sad.

Juan comes down to breakfast. Mareli comments on his late arrival the night before. She asks about Juan’s thing the night before. He’s obviously pleased and Mareli has noticed how happy he is this morning. Juan tells Mareli that it was the best night in his life. This obviously disturbs her. Juan thought bubbles to himself that Mareli had her chance and lost it, but it still bothers him to make her sad. Mareli perks up and asks if they’re going to the office. Juan says that they can’t, because he has to go get Paula. Mareli’s perk up suddenly ends.

Monica and CL are still at it. She thinks that they should respect each other’s space. CL thinks the pregnancy is making her sensitive. She thinks that it’s CL’s attitude making her sensitive. Monica says she doesn’t want to meddle with CL’s life. She wants to stay home, alone, in her house and then later fix things with her former job. They decide that they both said some things that they regret and call a truce until that night.

Nidia comes to the breakfast nook and tells Mareli that she’s disappointed Mareli rejected their deal. Nidia tells Mareli that Paula came to the house. Mareli doesn’t think this could have been any worse than what Nidia would have done to Ana. Nidia thinks that Mareli is becoming less and less a part of the family. Mareli reminds Nidia that Paula is not only Mareli’s boss but also her sister. Mareli says to her “father” that all of this is the result of not having only one woman in his life.

Ana allows Juan to come into the home. He thinks to himself that he must take care of the mother of the woman that he loves. Juan hands Ana some baked goods. She asks about Paula. Juan replies that Paula’s fine; Ana doesn’t believe him.

Nidia works out for her upcoming nuptials. Yadira enters just Nidia injures her leg. Yadira wants to talk about Nidia’s marriage to Alirio. Yadira wants the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Nidia pumps some more iron and looks caught.

Nidia scolds Yadira for coming to her like this. Yadira thinks something strange is going on. Nidia asks if Yadira is pregnant. Nidia plays dumb, but Yadira offers to refresh Nidia’s memory. Nidia prefers a drink because working out is making her very thirsty. Yadira gives a summary of her perspective. Nidia said the wedding would be in a few months and all of a sudden Alirio’s saying that it will be in a week. Nidia agrees that it was like that. Yadira also comments about Nidia halting her plan with the Davila house. Yadira says that she’s very beautiful but she’s zero stupid. (Love that line.) Nidia begs off saying it’s a long story, but she agrees to tell the story. Nidia comes clean and explains that Samuel left everything to the Davila’s. Yadira passes out.

Juan picks up Paula, and she’s not in a light mood like the night before. She doesn’t even give him a kiss hello!

Nidia explains the rest of the plan to Yadira. She tells Yadira that the will clearly left everything to the Davila’s but Alirio made it look as though it should go to the Cachon women. Yadira wants to know how Alirio did this, but Nidia doesn’t exactly know. Nidia explains that her present to Alirio for all of this was a marriage. Yadira notes that this agreement between Nidia and Alirio doesn’t include the Cachon daughters. Nidia says that the daughters will be taken care of. They switch gears and talk about Paula. Nidia knows that Paula suspects that something is up. Nidia didn’t want Paula to dig any further, so she gave up the idea of taking the house. Yadira nervously notes that they’re in Alirio’s hands. Yadira asks if there’s anything else and why Nidia didn’t tell Yadira in the first place. Nidia didn’t want to worry her children. Yadira can’t believe that Nidia would sell herself like that. Nidia sees it more like a sacrifice.

CL and Pastor pow-wow about women problems. CL’s still crazy about Paula, but he still cares about Monica. He’s crazy about they both. Pastor thinks there’s another problem. He reminds CL that Monica is a partner in the business. Pastor thinks that CL should be sincere with Monica. CL thinks one can never tell women the truth…ever. CL reviews his options. Pastor wants CL to say exactly how he feels for Paula.

Juan wonders to himself about what’s going on with Paula. She’s very cold with him. He decides to ask if something is wrong, but she won’t tell him. She tells him that she’s thinking about the difficult day ahead of her. He begs her not to quit because what would happen to him. She thinks that he can go far in the world, but he doesn’t want to go anywhere without her. Juan thought bubbles to himself that he should have let her go; it would have been better and he would have suffered much less. Interesting!

Pastor continues saying that CL needs to clarify his feelings for Paula. CL says that he needs time to clear his head. CL decides to maintain the tense relationship with Monica and try to win Paula. He hopes that Paula appears soon.

Juan helps Paula out of the car and says that he’ll wait for her in the garage. He walks over to Fernando. They talk about Fernando and Yadira. Fernando’s decided to just disappear from Yadira’s life. Fernando thinks it’s Juan’s fault that Fernando is in this situation.

Enrique waits upstairs for someone. He admires one of the less well dressed assistants. Paula enters the lobby and Yvonne immediately calls CL. Kike cuts CL off before he can make it to Paula’s office. CL can’t remember Kike’s name. He tells Kike to go get a coffee. CL asks Yvonne to call to the garage where Fernando and Juan continue to argue about Fernando telling Yadira the truth. Juan speaks with CL who warns Juan that Kike is in the building and about to find out the truth about Juan and his position. Juan says he will take care of it. CL also asks Juan to come up to CL’s office later to discuss an important topic. Juan agrees. Fernando wants to know what’s going on, but Juan immediately leaves the garage.

CL charges into Paula’s desk. He disgustedly throws her resignation on the desk and asks what it is. She explains that it’s her resignation. He knows that, but he wants to know why. She says that the letter perfectly explained that she has personal problems. CL says that he deserves a better explanation. Paula says that she made a mistake and confused things and is now disposed to fix her mistake. CL accuses her of running away. He begs her not to leave. He asks if this has to do with Paula seeing CL with Monica. Obviously, he hit a nerve. He sits and says that he will not remain quiet. Paula will listen to him.

Juan comes upstairs and is practically assaulted by Kike. Juan scolds Kike for coming to the office another day. Juan says that he’s very busy and that Kike should make an appointment like everyone else. Kike wants to know what type of car should be used for chauffeuring. Juan goes into a spiel about him closing some multi-million dollar deal today. Kike doesn’t care; he wants to know what type of car to purchase. Pastor comes into the lobby and asks for Juan. Juan uses this opportunity to point out his importance to the business. For once, Juan rushes toward Pastor.

CL explains that he and Monica have a very civil relationship. They’re on friendly terms and will not end the marriage fighting and hating each other. Paula thinks that CL should save his marriage. CL replies that the decision has already been made. He cares about Monica and she’s a partner in the business. They need to legally settle everything before splitting. Paula’s falling for it. CL says that he wants to give her a surprise. CL promises that he made a promise to Paula and he will fulfill it, but he needs some time. He asks her to tear up the letter and start to believe in him. Like a true player, he leaves her there watching him leave.

Yvonne stops CL on the way across the lobby. She asks how it went. CL warns that he won’t allow Yvonne to be disrespectful to Paula. Yvonne asks if this means Paula is staying. Instead of answering, CL asks for Juan. Yvonne responds that Juan is in Pastor’s office. CL tells Yvonne to tell Juan that CL needs him.

Monica tends to things around the Farrell home. Consuelo wants to know what’s wrong. Consuelo thinks there may be marital problems. Monica agrees that the pregnancy did not go over as hoped. Monica asks Consuelo if she suspects CL has another woman.

Pastor once again lectures Juan about his lies and abuses. Juan strongly denies this. Pastor more strongly calls Juan a liar and a cheat. (“Fulero”) Juan replies that he doesn’t have one curl (rizo) of fulero. Juan wants to know what inspired Pastor to accuse Juan of this. Pastor says that it’s Juan’s abuses. Pastor informs Juan that he gave a false home address. Juan tries to justify this, but Pastor says that this lie resulted in Pastor being robbed of his car. Pastor says that he called the house to ask for Juan and was told that Juan had a commitment. Pastor demands to know where and with whom.

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