Caray, Caray!

Pastora’s arrived and she wants Juan Dominguez. He’s causing her a bad day and she wants to return the favor.

CL and Paula very professionally make out in his office with all of the blinds open. CL wants to know how Paula’s night went. She says it all went well, but he doesn’t remember it sounding alright last night. Paula explains that she was upset about all the hiding. Next, she asks the golden ticket question. When will CL stop living with his “ex”-wife? CL gives another speech about not hurting anyone, blah, blah, blah. He says that Monica will be leaving the country in two or a months time. Paula’s still unsure. Where there was a fire, ashes will remain. [Meaning the fire may be re-lit.] CL says that he has a solution. He’ll move out that very day. I’m genuinely interested how he’s going to pull this off.

Back to the fun! Pastora’s letting him have it. Pastor is not alone; he has Pastor! She’s not going to permit Juan giving her son a hard time! She slaps at him with her purse but he manages to wiggle out of the way. Juan tries to calm her, but she wants to be heard. She sees Fernando and goes after him as well. (Pelmazo = bore/pain in the ass; I’m assuming she’s using the word in the latter context.) Juan attempts to leave, but she stops him. She goes after Juan again, this time with Fernando making faces in the background. She rushes off to speak with someone so that Juan will not again break her son’s heart. Juan tries to stop her, but the almighty Pastora slips past his grasp.

CL repeats his promise, even though Paula doesn’t want him to rush. She comes to the other side of the desk and seductively thanks him. He tells her that he belongs to her. They snog some more. Yuck.

An employee almost runs over Pastora, but he gets the butt end of her purse instead. Yvonne sees her and scrambles to rush away, but she’s been sighted and there is no fleeing from the almighty and very pissed off Pastora. Pastor demands to know CL’s location. Yvonne tries to prevent Pastora from entering but to no avail. CL and Paula have quite there make out session, but they’re still surprised by Pastora and her demand to talk with CL.

Juan paces the garage, wondering what’s going on upstairs with Pastora. Fernando tries to keep Juan from going, but Juan goes anyway.

Yvonne apologizes for allowing Pastora pass. Pastora cuts her off and turns to CL to say that she must speak with him. He’s not sure of exactly who she is, but she doesn’t hesitate in telling him that she’s Pastor’s mama. CL says that he’s busy at this moment. Pastora moves Paula and seats herself. Pastora launches into a speech about needing to do something about that man. CL doesn’t completely understand. Pastora says it’s about Juan Dominguez. Everyone is impactado.

Yvonne goes to Pastor and tells him that his mother is causing a scandal. Pastor doesn’t know what to do; he refuses to go get his mother.

Pastora says that Pastor has dedicated his life to this business. He deserves some consideration. Juan Dominguez should be thrown out on the street immediately! Pastor enters the office. He argues with his mother for coming to the office without advising him. She answers his questions by accusing him of being a naïve fool.

Juan enters the lobby and asks Yvonne for Pastora. Yvonne tells Juan that Pastora is with CL. Yvonne tells Juan that Pastora is in that office defending her son from miserable men like Juan. Juan acts as though he has no idea about Yvonne’s accusations. Yvonne tells Juan that it hurt Pastor to see that Juan has certain wants. (ie: men) Juan says that things are not always as they appear. Yvonne tells Juan to say it to someone else. He gets mad and tries to enter the office to defend his reputation, but Yvonne won’t let him enter. She tells him that Paula is in there to; he realizes that he may lose the little ground he’s gained with Paula.

Pastora leaves the office and the former occupants of CL’s office come face to face with the causation of all the fuss – Juan. Everyone states at Juan. Pastora unloads again and unsuccessfully attempts to slap Juan. Juan looks up to see Paula slowly shaking her head at him in disgust.

CL finally acts like a boss. He says that this is an office and not a plaza. Paula walks past Juan and orders him to accompany her to her office. Pastora shouts after him.

Alirio, Yadira and Nidia talk about the wedding invitations and then they turn to the subject of Juan. Nidia again says that Juan left of his own accord. Yadira and Alirio are glad he’s gone, but Nidia feels some sympathy.

Juan assures Paula that Pastora isn’t tell the truth. Paula says that Juan doesn’t need to explain anything to her. He tries to explain again, but she happily says he doesn’t need to do that. Juan complains about his reputation being destroyed. Paula doesn’t disagree, but she thinks he should have resolved things earlier with Pastor. Juan wants to know what he should now do. Paula has him sit and asks him what he’s going to do without a house. She thinks he should go to her mother’s house.

Nidia thinks that Juan’s soul hurt when he left the house. Alirio doesn’t believe it. The group returns to the list. Yadira reads a name and asks Alirio how he knows that man, because he was in jail. Alirio explains that the man is a friend who was jailed for political reasons. Yadira moves on down the list. She asks her mother about Paula and Ana’s names. Nidia pauses and half smiles.

Juan thanks Paula but he’s embarrassed. Paula says that she and her mother would love to do him the favor. Besides, her mother would like the idea and Paula’s bedroom is empty. Juan thought bubbles to himself about how kind and considerate his Palomita is. Paula notes that Juan is thinking a lot about it and she wants to know if she should tell her mother.

Nidia says that she can invite whomever she wants. Yadira thinks it’s disrespectful to invite the Davila’s. Alirio tries to interfere in the conversation, but Nidia silences him. Nidia thinks it’s time the family becomes Juan and forgets the past. Nidia says that the women are coming because she wants them there. Yadira says that if the women come to the wedding, Nidia can’t ask her for anything more.

CL and Pastor speak about his mother. CL wants Pastora far from the office. Pastor humbly apologizes. CL reminds Pastor that this is terrible for Pastor’s authority in the office.

Alirio attempts to talk some sense into Nidia. He agrees with Yadira; the Davila’s should not be at the wedding.

CL says that Pastor has problems because he mixes sex with work and that mix is explosive. Does CL have a twin or is he just that non self-perceptive? CL says that the difference with him is that he’s the owner and he can do what he wants. Pastor says that’s very clear. CL reminds Pastor that he’s a simple worker. CL tells Pastor to talk with Juan and to take care of this. Pastor reluctantly agrees.

Juan leaves Paula’s office. Mareli’s look stops him. Juan makes a big deal about the look but Pastor has Juan follow to Pastor’s office.

Nidia comes after Yadira and her attitude. Yadira thinks it’s weird that Nidia’s inviting her husband’s lover to the wedding. Nidia replies that this world forgot how to forgive. Nidia thinks it’s better to forgive and forget. Yadira doesn’t buy this new attitude.

Pastor apologizes to Juan for the scandal and promises that it will not happen again. Juan says this is what bothers him the least. Pastor accuses Juan of betraying Pastor. Pastor says that there was never anything between them. Pastor tries to make it seem that there was, but Juan calls Pastor crazy. Pastor says that it all depends on the perspective. Juan says he respects Pastor’s preferences and he wishes that Pastor would accept that Juan prefers women. Pastor wants to know why Juan was in that bar with Fernando.

Nidia tells Yadira that Samuel is not here anymore. Both Nidia and Ana were victims. Paula has been very good with Mareli. Nidia says that it’s just not worth it to hate anymore. Yadira thinks that Nidia should go on the television and give this speech; it would stop all wars. Nidia turns to Yadira and says that Yadira needs to learn to forgive in order to live in peace.

Ana walks through the lobby and greets Mareli. Ana enters Paula’s office, to Paula’s surprise. Ana tells Paula that she, Ana, has an interview. Ana’s obviously excited about the new job.

Pastor doesn’t think that a straight man would be in a bar like that in the middle of the week with a man like Fernando. Juan defends Fernando. Pastor demands to know why they were in that bar. Juan loudly says that he’s straight. Juan thought bubbles to himself that he will be completely truthful with Pastor. He tells this to Pastor. Juan explains that he went to the bar to find a man for someone who needed another man. Really, he was trying to find a boyfriend for Pastor. Pastor’s impactado, but we can’t tell if he’s mad or just shocked.

Paula tells her mother about Juan’s problems with his home. She asks Ana to rent out Paula’s former bedroom.

Juan swears to Pastor that Juan did not have a bad intention. He just wanted to find a man who liked the same thing as Pastor. Pastor’s disgusted. Who does Juan think he is? Juan should be preoccupied with his own life. Pastor says that this is the most offended that he’s ever felt.

Paula doesn’t like the fact that her mother’s living alone, but Ana’s accustomed to living alone. Ana thinks it will be different with Juan because he’s not her child. Paula doesn’t think it should be so weird considering Ana was all alone with him when she painted the nude. Ana explains that Juan gives her certain confidence. Paula thinks this is why it’s a good idea for him to live with Ana. Paula even offers to just make it a test period. Ana agrees, until Juan can find something else.

Pastora’s gone, but she returns in the form of her son. Pastor accuses Juan of being an imbecile. Juan demands respect. Pastor demands that Juan leave the office immediately. Juan slits his eyes, but he leaves only to find a crowd waiting for him. They scurry off to their offices. Yvonne approaches and asks if he’s having any problems. Needless to say, he is and he doesn’t want to hear it from Yvonne. Mareli pulls Juan aside to say that Paula needs him in her office.

He enters and happily greets Ana. He likes her pretty clothes. Paula tells Juan that Ana will rent out Paula’s bedroom to him. Juan gleefully thanks Ana. He gives her and Paula huge hugs. CL enters at the moment Juan hugs Paula. CL turns to Ana. They talk a little business and he invites the two Davila’s to lunch. They accept and leave Juan alone in the office. Juan pretends to be one of the Davila’s refusing CL’s invitation.

The lunch crew enter the garage. Juan helps Ana and Paula into the car. He keeps thanking them until CL interrupts and says he wants to speak with CL later. Juan thought bubbles to himself that he didn’t like CL’s tone. He also thinks that he envies what CL has, the good and the bad.

Mareli approaches and Juan wants to know why she’s alone. She says that she’s going to eat. He tells her that she’s won an invitation to eat with him. They leave the garage together.

Nidia sadly sits at her desk. Alirio wants to know what’s wrong. She’s sad because Juan is gone. He can’t believe that she’s so sad after all Juan has done. Nidia defends Juan; she loves him as a son. Alirio thinks that Nidia loves Juan as something else. Nidia says that if Alirio wants to be so jealous, then they don’t need to hold a wedding. Nidia 1, Alirio 0.

Ana thanks CL for the recommendation. He assures Ana that she would have been able to find work on her own. CL asks when Ana will start. Paula says that her mother hasn’t signed the contract yet because she’s having a few offers for work. CL wants to know about it. Paula explains that her mother has another interview tonight. CL thinks this is great and he wants to know who. Ana explains that it’s a business woman starting a business. I think CL catches on that this might be Monica because he looks very nervous.

Alirio refuses to allow Juan to enter the house again; only over Alirio’s dead body. Nidia says that Juan’s coming to the wedding. Alirio repeats that it will be over his dead body. He leaves. Once he’s gone Nidia says “poor cadaver” and goes back to addressing the invitations. The first one out of the box goes to Juan.

Mareli and Juan enjoy a casual lunch. Mareli thinks that what happened this morning will cause more suspicions. He wants to know about the rumors around the office. Mareli doesn’t involve herself in gossip. Juan says out loud that he hopes that Paula feels the same. Mareli asks why Paula’s opinion matters so much. Juan recognizes that he needs to change the subject, but doesn’t get a chance. Mareli asks Juan if he likes Paula.

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