Caray, Caray!

EPISODE - July 19, 2007:
* Alej finds D in his Z-wardrobe with Esmy and B at the river bank. Alej is baffled and needs an explanation. As D hems and hahs to finally say he will explain later, the cannibals approach across the river. B tosses D a spear - D fights the whole bunch off brilliantly and masterfully. Alej is even more bewildered and baffled by his son.

* Gerardo treats Olmos' wounds at the secret hideout and they talk about Monty and MA. Gerardo tells him about the pirates that have arrived in town that may be willing to help for the right price. Olmos needs to find and get vengeance against MA. Olmos gives Gerardo the keys to his private treasure chests - take what will be needed to contract with the pirates. Olmos tells Gerardo to make sure that MA will be his, only his. Gerardo agrees and takes the keys.

* Walking through river, D takes sword from sand and returns to shore and talks with B. Alej realizes that his son is the famous Zorro. D, B and Esmy look like three kids caught doing something wrong.

* Gerardo goes to town bar to hire the pirates for the scheme to trap MA. Gerardo shows them the small chest of gold coins. They examine the coins as they go over initial information of the plan.

* B picks up Z mask and hands it to D. D explains to them how Monty died. Esmy asks about MA. D says he found a part of her dress but hasn't found any sight of her at all - maybe the cannibals got her. Esmy knows the two had done lots of harm to everyone but thinks that is too horrible a fate for MA. D consoles her.

* Javier finds Laisha on the hilltop tree, crying over being ostrasized from the gypsies. They discuss why she left. Laisha in tears, says good-bye to Javier and leaves.

* Esmy and B leave D and Alej alone on riverbank to talk. Alej notes that Esmy and B seem to know everything, and asks D why keep the secret from him all this time. D explains and apologizes - he kept the secret because he wanted to protect his family. Alej feels foolish for believing all this time that D was a hopeless loser who failed military school. D apologizes for the lies and secrets to Alej. Alej apologizes for being confused and says that he has always been proud of D, his son. D continues to apologize for the lies and secrets to his dad. Alej says again that he has always been and will always be proud of D.

(cue theme song and opening credits)

* Dena and Dolly walk downstairs to greet Mercedes(SK) and all the gypsies. Dena bows to Mercedes; Mercedes says don't do that. Dena apologizes for Fernando's actions against her; Mercedes says that isn't needed, and then proceeds to thank Dena for being a second mother to her daughter Esmeralda. Dena presents and hands Mercedes her grandson, Alejandrito. Mercedes presents her grandson Prince Alejandro to the gypsies, who cheer enthusiastically.

* MP, with bag, finds Fer in hillside meadow.

* Gerardo sits with Olmos in the hide-out and tells him of the meeting with the pirates. Olmos curses MA. Gerardo then tells him about the rumors swirling in town about MA's death. Olmos grits his teeth and says she is a devil like him and isn't dead.

* Esmy, B, D and Alej walk away from riverbank to a clearing. D, with mask on, tells Alej not to come with him now. Alej is confused. D says there are major implications to his Zorro identity and he will explain everything later. Alej agrees and has confidence in his son. D kisses Esmy and then leaves with B. Alej asks Esmy to tell him about his son D as they walk back to the hacienda. Esmy smiles and says of course - she's dying to hold her son again.

* MP and Fer reunite in the hilltop meadow. MP wants them to runaway together and start a new life. Fer says later, first he needs to find his daughter MA. MP is confused. Fer explains. She convinces him that they are meant to be together - she is his happiness, he is hers. They kiss.

* Esmy and Alej make it back to the hacienda. Dena welcomes Esmy back with a hug; she then gives Alej a big hug and kiss. Esmy hugs her mom Mercedes and then holds her son in her arms. Alej makes an announcement to the crowd about Jacomo's arrest and Monty's death. Dolly asks about MA. Esmy pipes in about Zorro's help; Alej plays along with the story and adds to it. Mercedes thanks Alej and his men for their help in freeing the town and all the townspeople from the nightmare. Everyone cheers.

* Bare and blood-caked legs and feet move through the forest floor filled with leaves and twigs...

* Gerardo shoves Agapito into the hideout. Agapito is impactado to see Olmos and the extreme extent of his injuries. Gerardo explains Olmos has been wounded many times but is still living. Gerardo and Agapito talk about the rumors in town of Monty's death as Agapito gets to work.

* Bloody legs and feet walk through the mud... Lady (MA) screams at the sight of Monty's piranha eaten skeleton inside his uniform laying on the ground.

* D, in his civilian duds, runs downstairs to greet Esmy and his son. Dena notes his scars and asks about them - Esmy starts another Zorro story of which D continues with. Dolly says how worried she's been. The Zorro story continues to grow. Alej approaches in his civilian duds; D is happy to see his dad, and whispers that they should go talk soon. Esmy stops D and introduces him to her mom Mercedes, and the gypsies. Jonas talks with them; Alej announces that there will be a huge party at the hacienda to celebrate. As everyone applauds, Alej pulls D aside to go talk in private.

* ML meets with PT at the governor's place. ML is going to renounce her position in favor of Mercedes taking her place. PT is surprised and tries to understand the reasons. ML says it is the only right and just thing to do. PT commemorates ML for her wisdom, and will help her with the plan. ML asks PT about Zorro.

* In private, D reveals everything (the whole truth) to dad about his two identities. Alej is baffled. D then says that from an early age it was PT who taught him the most. Alej is impactado. As D tries to explain PT and the mystery group, D decides it maybe best to show dad and goes to the bookshelf and opens the secret door. Alej stands in awe and impactado as D enters the door. D has to return to usher Alej to follow him. On the other side of the door, Alej is amazed by the tunnel and and Z-cave. D explains how he and his indian friends had found and played in it as children. D shows Alej all his Zorro arms; Alej spots Tornado - D explains how PT found the horse as a young colt and how it became his. Alej expresses his bewilderment over D's secret true identity. D explains why he had been living the double life. Alej is even prouder now than before of his own son, and vows to help him however and whenever D will permit it. Also, Alej assures D that his secret is safe with him.

* At the hacienda at night, Alej washes up as he talks with Dena. She's worried about the cuts on D's face - Alej assures her that D is fine just fine. She notes how happy Alej is tonight. Alej explains that he's happy because of his family being at home - D, Esmy, little Alej, her. He remarks if he's not too young to be a grandfather. She laughs and jokes about her age.

* D enters bedroom and goes to sit with Esmy and little Alej on the bed. Esmy is happy that her mom is there also. D says they're all family. Esmy is concerned and worried about MA. d says don't worry about that. He focuses them back on their son. They kiss.

* Dena breaks the mood by telling Alej the shocking news that MP ran away to be with Fer. He's very impactado. She explains MP's reasons and her arguments and position on the subject of her brother. Alej will have to come up with a resolution. Dena has faith that Alej will do what is fair and just.

* D brings Esmy, with eyes closed, into a bedroom with petals and lit candles all over. He says "Open your eyes." She is enchanted with all the sight. They kiss - how romantic the scene! In bed, undercovers, he pulls out a ring from behind his head (Magic!) and asks Esmy to marry him. Esmy says what's been in her heart all along - YES! I ACCEPT! D slips the ring on her finger and they kiss.

* Toby packs his things. Cata is beside herself begging and pleading for Toby to change his mind and not leave. He can't forget what she did with Piza. She tries to apologize and say it won't ever happen again - she's learned her lesson. He can't forgive or forget or accept her apology. As he starts to the door, she yells for him to stop and explain why did he marry her then, when so many others wanted her as much. He explains that he wanted to be her husband even more than the others - that's why he married her. She had no clue - He says See you never! and leaves. She's impactado as she sits on the bed.

* Gerardo and Olmos, in heavy dark cloak, meet with pirates at the bar. Olmos grunts that he isn't afraid of anything. Pirates laugh and comment. Gerardo gives more details of the plan and how the Queen's presence will help them. Olmos grunts. Pirates laugh in agreement. Olmos grimaces. Gerardo reminds Olmos of the rumors of MA's death - Olmos doesn't believe it's true - any body found - no - then she's not dead.

* Farmer drops two men off in meadow and points in the direction for them to go. The men start walking, but then get scared and run in the opposite direction - they are frightened by the sight of bloody MA walking towards them.

* Mercedes and Esmy meet with cousin ML in the Queen's court office. ML drops the surprise that she has renounced the crown so Mercedes can take her place. Mercedes is stunned speechless. ML says that now Mercedes will be Queen of the gypsies and Queen of all Spain. Esmy smiles with pride.

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