Caray, Caray!

Happy Tuesday! Paula’s mad as hell and she’s just not going to take it! CL better think fast, because his world is thisclose to falling apart.

Alirio’s also mad. He thinks that Nidia is very rude to him and he’s just not going to take it anymore! (There’s a lot of anger at the beginning of the episode.) Nidia can’t believe that Alirio blames her. She reminds him that he’s the one who made the spectacle. Alirio decides to make the rules very clear to her. He’s not going to be that monkey in the painting on the wall! Nidia thinks they should take a step back and think about what they’re saying and what they’ll do after the wedding. Alirio breathes really hard and shakes while staring at his bride to be.

Paula and CL have another boring fight. She thinks she’s wasting her time and that CL can solve their problems by calling Monica and telling her about the relationship with Paula. None of this is stuff we haven’t already heard. The difference this time is Paula cries rather than standing around with a sour puss look on her face. Once again, CL claims that he’s trying to do what’s best for everyone. Paula says that she’s starting to re-think the whole thing. CL thinks that Paula is complicating things. CL says that he needs time. Instead, Paula gives him the door. She says that living together was a mistake and that he may take his s**t and go.

For once, Alirio gets the better of Nidia. He tells her that she’s going to comply with her obligation. I’m assuming this means marrying him. She replies that things will not get better between them even if they marry. Alirio threatens her with telling the Davila’s about the will and what he did on Nidia’s orders. Nidia pretends not to be worried about it, even saying that Alirio will receive a worse punishment than she, but her facial expression isn’t so confident once Alirio stomps out of the room. She says to herself that jail would be better.

Alirio runs into Juan outside. Alirio tells Juan that his ideas don’t work in practice. They don’t stand up to the test of time. Alirio sits and talks about his problems with Nidia. Alirio thinks that he needs to change his strategy to reflect himself. Her needs to put Nidia in the place. Alirio asks for Juan’s help with some mariachis the next night. Juan begs off and says that he has to be with another person that night. Juan sees Marely peering out her window at him and decides to go inside.

Yadira goes to Marely’s room to have a talk. Yadira asks about what’s happening with Kike. He’s not paying attention to her like she would like. Marely thinks that Kike just got tired of being treated poorly. Yadira thinks it’s something else. Maybe he’s going out with another woman. Marely says that he’s not going out with another woman but he did invite a woman from the office to go out to eat. Yadira wants to know the woman’s name. Marely won’t tell her and storms away from Yadira and Yadira’s drama.

Juan walks around the house in his PJ’s and thought bubbles about his depression. On top of everything he’s sleep like a baby in a hammock (or a rocking chair); he has insomnia. Marely discovers Juan pouring himself a drink. He explains that he just needed some help to sleep. She catches on that he’s pained about Paula. He denies at first but then agrees. Marely wants to know why he allows himself to suffer for Paula. Juan doesn’t seem to really know. All he does know is that he can’t get rid of the hope that one day Paula will feel the same about him. Marely assures Juan that he’s a good person who deserves the best. This pain is making him a better person; he even refused Marely’s advances. Juan’s a little more cynical; he thinks that he’s being an idiot and an ass. Marely takes his drink and tells Juan that his luck will all of sudden change. Marely insists that he put down the tequila and wait for things to get better. He sadly grabs her hand and kisses it. She reaches up and kisses his cheek. She leaves to go to bed. Juan thought bubbles about how said that he’s letting Marely go because his heart is occupied by another.

Meanwhile, Paula sleeps alone in her CL bought bed. She tosses and turns, suffering the same insomnia as Juan. CL sits at the dining room table, staring at his drink. She starts to go to him, but changes her mind and goes back to bed. Juan goes to his bedroom and “wipes” himself down with his handkerchief. Paula thinks back to key moments in her life with CL. Juan thinks about key moments with/about Paula. Paula cries some more. Juan scooches all over his bed. Neither sleep.

Morning has come and it’s breakfast time. Nidia greets Juan and asks if he has the car. She needs a favor; he must take her to Ana’s house. Juan hurriedly eats so they won’t be late.

Yadira invades Marely’s room. She throws the covers off in order to rush Marely in getting ready for work. Marely realizes that she overslept and hurries to get ready. Marely asks Yadira why she’s ready so early. Yadira wants to go to the office with Marely to speak with the woman that Kike invited out to eat. Marely reminds Yadira that she doesn’t know the woman. Yadira doesn’t need to; she knows the type Kike likes. Marely says that the woman isn’t like that. Marely says that she won’t take Yadira but Yadira says she’ll go with Marely or on her own. Marely makes Yadira promise that she’s only going out of curiosity. Yadira half agrees.

Outside of Ana’s house, Nidia explains to Juan that she wants to invite Ana out tonight. Juan comments that Ana and Nidia are becoming like friends. Nidia says they’re not friends; they’re more like a half family. Juan tells Nidia about Alirio’s plans, but Nidia doesn’t want to lose her last night as a single woman. Juan asks if she loves Alirio. Nidia says that she does not. Marrying someone you love is an idea of the young. She loved Samuel and it only brought problems. This time she’s marrying for interest. Juan thought bubbles that Nidia is missing a few screws in her head, but that she does have reason. Love does really bring problems.

CL and Paula have a cold breakfast (emotionally, not necessarily physically). Paula advises CL that she still feels the same as the night before. CL thinks that life will be better with Paula at his side. They argue about what they’ve done for the relationship. The phone rings; it’s Fernando for CL. Paula refuses to go to the office with CL. She’ll wait for Juan. CL says he hopes they’ll speak reasonably at a later time. Paula sits in her chair and stews.

Monica enjoys a much nicer breakfast with Chusa. Monica doesn’t like the office atmosphere. All the employees look strangely at her. It’s not the pregnancy, because she and CL never told anyone about it. What bothers Monica the most is CL’s attitude about her working at the office. She knows that something frightened him and that “thing” might become definitive in their marriage.

After apologizing for coming over to Ana’s house, Nidia invites Ana to the bachelorette party. Ana’s not sure she can go because of all the work she has. Nidia reminds Ana that it’s been a long time since either of them have been dancing. Ana asks about the friends who will be there. Nidia replies that it will be a surprise. She asks if Ana will come or not.

During the ride to the office, Juan thought bubbles to himself about the emotional state of his boss. She appears to be very distant and absent minded. This is weird because yesterday was supposed to be like the honeymoon. He wonders if CL did something to make her sad. Paula asks Juan what he knows about CL’s ex-wife. Juan says that he doesn’t know much and thinks to himself that it’s the shadow of the other woman that’s bothering his Paula.

CL goes to Pastor and breaks into a tirade about his crappy night and morning with Paula. Pastor tries to calm CL, but CL thinks that it’s all going to hell. This will ruin him in front of both woman. Pastor thinks that CL should come up with a second solution to the problem. CL blames Pastor for CL’s problems. Pastor tries to defend himself, but CL is completely irrational. He insists that Pastor solve the problem. If CL goes down, Pastor’s going with him.

Fernando approaches Yvonne to talk about the night before. She didn’t wake him when she left. Yvonne insists that he keep his voice down. She lets him know that last night was sumptuous, but also was an accident. It will not happen again. Fernando can’t believe that Yvonne is doing this to him once again. Yvonne reminds Fernando that they never talked about having a formal relationship. Fernando agrees. He tells Yvonne not to worry about her reputation, because she doesn’t have one to take care of. Fernando stomps away to the garage. Yvonne doesn’t look too disappointed.

Paula and Juan arrive at the garage. After Juan helps Paula from the car he runs into Fernando. Juan immediately notes Fernando’s upset disposition. Fernando doesn’t want to talk about it. Juan asks Fernando for another favor, but Fernando doesn’t want to hear it. Juan insists and tells Fernando about the little party coming up that night. Fernando asks if they’re going to another bar. Juan explains that it’s for Nidia’s bachelorette party. Fernando walks away from Juan.

Pastor tells CL that the risk lies with the two woman working together under the same roof. Maybe CL could move Paula to the job in Monterrey. CL obviously doesn’t like that idea. He tells Pastor to come up with a better idea. Pastor suggests that CL fire Paula or take Monica on a second honeymoon. CL doesn’t have to tell Paula that the trip is with Monica. Phone calls from Paula can be excused as calls from the office. CL says that that was Pastor’s most ridiculous idea. Pastor’s run out of ideas and CL is frantic.

Too late! Monica’s arrived. She greets Yvonne and asks for CL and then for Paula. Monica goes to Paula’s office and greets Paula. Needless to say, Paula’s impactada. The ladies soap-opera-stare at each other across Paula’s desk.

Monica’s openly friendly with a very nervous Paula. Monica asks if Paula recognizes her. Paula says that she does and tells Monica to sit. Monica tells Paula that she will be working in the office. Paula says that there’s always something to do in a business like this. Paula agrees to help Monica with her needs.

Pastor’s next idea is for CL to flee on a trip and allow the women’s relationship to develop. CL once again doesn’t like the idea. He thinks all of Pastor’s ideas are stupid. Pastor says that the real problem is that there is no solution to CL’s problem. CL’s only option to tell the two women the truth. CL doesn’t overact. Yvonne enters the office and advises CL that the women are in Paula’s office together. (Despite CL scolding her for interrupting.) CL looks like he’s about to have an emotional breakdown.

The women discuss the business. Monica wants to know about the daily going-on’s in the office. She wants experience first hand how the business conducts itself. Paula agrees to help. Monica asks for Paula to tell Monica about herself. Paula looks nervous and says that first she needs to cancel some meetings before they go look at the business. Monica wants to make sure that Paula won’t have any problems.

Yadira and Marely enter the office. Yadira scans for Kike’s hoochie. She sees Yvonne and gives her a “look.” Yadira asks for the woman. Marely makes Yadira re-utter the promise. Yadira does. Marely points out the woman. Yadira immediately charges over and accuses the surprised woman.

Fernando refuses Juan’s invitation. Juan persists and thinks that Fernando’s problems with love are all the reason for Fernando to join the party. Kike approaches the men. Juan wants Fernando and Kike to try to get along because they will be working together.

Julia tells Yadira that she doesn’t understand. Yadira calls Julia ugly and stupid. Kike is her boyfriend. Julia can’t believe it. Julia sarcastically congratulates Yadira. Marely tries to pull Yadira away, but Yadira continues throwing insults. Julia refuses to be pulled into Yadira’s game. This infuriates Yadira even more. Julia calls security but Marely advises that Yadira will leave.

Pastor tells CL that they must immediately extract Monica from Paula’s office. The only way is for CL to call Monica directly and insist she leave the office. CL knows that this will piss off Paula. Pastor says that he can enter the office and tell Paula that he needs her for a business emergency. CL likes this plan. Like two football players leaving the high school locker room after talking about the pretty girl, the men rush out of the office and toward their target. They asks Yvonne if the meeting continues. Yvonne confirms and asks if they’re nervous.

Before the men can carry out their plan, the women exit the office. Paula advises CL that they’re going to look at the business. CL offers to go along, but Monica says that he’s too busy to worry about it. CL mentions that this seems like a conspiracy. Monica replies that it is.

Vocabulary:

Escurrir el bulto – to pass the buck (to dodge the issue)
Güerita – used to refer to a person, a blonde in definition but in practice may be used to refer to any light skinned morena. Kind of like saying “Hey, blondie” but not disrespectfully.
Jose Alfredo Jimenez – Considered the greatest Mexican songwriter of all time despite no musical training.
Libidinoso – lustful

Tomorrow: The bad day continues. Will CL be discovered?

On a said note, for all you soccer fans, Antonio Puerta passed away. He was a soccer player for Seville, Spain who collapsed from a heart attack on the field. He died from complications to his organs from the cardiac arrest. He was 22 years old. Condolences to the family.

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