Caray, Caray!

Hi all, I"ve noticed that Mondays haven't been posted in the past few weeks. I hope it's OK that I post a quickie recap of last night's episode. It was a good one, rather critical, I had a wretched case of insomnia so I thought what the heck, why not do a recap? Here goes...

Paula doesn't want to go into her house after the Pig Dinner at Casa Farell. She asks Juan to take her far away to a special place of his choice. Sweet music (their song) plays. He says he knows the perfect place. A confused Ana watches from the window as they drive away.

CL and Monica argue about Paula's pig boyfriend. CL goes off to sleep on the couch.

Juan takes Paula to a plaza with a Diana the Huntress statue. He tells her not all men are pigs. She says if not for him she would have lost faith in all men. He tells her for a woman like her he has no recourse but to give his own life for her tears (or something like that I think).

Moni follows CL to argue some more. He tells her that Paula lost the Sarmiego account so she's not such hot stuff after all.

Paula teases Juan about leading Marely on, he's not the perfect guy either. He says at least he didn't lie to show off (darme mi taco = give myself my own taco) but rather to try to spare Mari's feelings. They yuck it up and Paula invites him for a drink.

Cut to a nice piano bar where they attack some Margaritas. They're small drinks so I'll bet they're expensive. Juan thought bubbles that tonight they will bear their naked souls to each other. A couple of drinks later and they are dancing to a slow song.

Fast Forward through the next CL and Monica scene. He returns to bed with her.

Paula asks Juan to stop calling her Licenciada. She orders it as his boss. He can't take his eyes off her beautiful ruby lips. He says her name a couple of times then, "Paula...will you dance with me?" He thought bubbles non-stop during the dance that this is a miracle. They gaze into each others' eyes.

Marely tosses and turns in bed. She looks outside; Juan isn't home.

With Debussy playing in the background (Clair de Lune, one of my favorites!) Paula asks Juan to tell her about his mystery love, his goddess. He says she is confused about love and needs time. Paula asks why does he settle for an impossible love? He says when true love hunts you down there's nothing you can do but surrender heart and soul. She tells him he's divine and kisses him as Clair de Lune reaches its crescendo. Wow! They actually kiss!

They enter a hotel room and slowly undress each other. They look great together, much better than she and the Pig. Ay amor, they even get a new romance song, or at least verses we haven't yet heard.

Next scene: we see Juan's boots next to the bed...and Paula in his arms, obviously post-boink. He tells her that his life has changed completely. He's had sex a thousand times but this is the first time he's made love. He continues to call her Licenciada. He reveals that she is his impossible love. His tomorrow is now a sky full of hope. "I love you Paula, with all my heart. Paula? Paula?" Alas, Paula is asleep.

Next morning Marely goes into Juan's empty room. Yadi catches her and teases her. Mari admits having a crush on Juan. She loves him. Yadi hugs her sister and they wonder why the Cachón women always love the wrong man.

Juan observes his bodacious half-naked bod in the mirror and comments that there is nothing more disagreeable or grotesque than someone who has just woken up, that's why he had to wake before his palomita, so that he could spiff up a little.

Alirio's snoring has kept Nidia awake all night. Hasn't she heard of ear plugs? The phone rings. It's Ana and she wants to speak to Juan.

Paula wakes up. She looks around. Where is she? She gets up and stumbles, not a good sign. Juan proudly walks out of the baño wearing his towel (hubba hubba), strikes a pose and happily announces "Buenos Dias!" Paula reacts, "what are we doing here?" Juan struts to the end of the bed and strikes another pose. Paula is impactada, but (uh oh) not in a good way.

Paula tells Juan she doesn't remember how they got there. He says a little talking, a little dancing, some Margaritas...we kissed. She yells at him to shut up, they're late! She grabs her undies and heads for the baño. Poor Juan, he looks so very confused. Paula stares at herself in the mirror. She doesn't look happy.

Nidia tells Ana that Juan never came home last night.

Juan, now fully clothed, smells Paula's dress, lays it gently on the table with her shoes, peels himself a banana (glad he hasn't lost his appetite) and wonders at Paula's reaction. Gosh, there could be any number of excuses why she'd behave that way, right? She's probably just hung over.

Paula, with great trepidation, creeps out of the baño and says they have to leave. Juan, still pleased, blows her kisses. She tells him to leave the room so she can dress. She's not looking nearly as pleased as Juan. Her phone rings, it's Ana! Paula finally answers, yes she's fine, yes she's with Juan.

Juan waits for Paula at the front desk. He gets the bill, 3,500 pesos (about $313.00)! He's muy impactado and he only has 50 pesos (about $5.00). How will the Santo Niño get him out of this mess? The concierge call security and tells Juan nobody leaves until the bill gets paid.

Paula runs down, anxious to leave. Juan explains the situation and she only has 500 pesos and no credit cards. (Eh? And she calls herself an executive?) Juan tells her the goons won't let them leave without paying.

CL shows up at work and asks Marely for Paula. Mari says Paula will be in soon because she has an early appointment with Señor Margae.

CL gets into it with Ivonne, what was yesterday's show all about? What was she thinking? Ivonne says she's thinking that she's in control now and any false moves on CL's part will compel her to run straight to Monica and tell her the truth about CL's cheatin' ways. Yesterday was only a demonstration.

CL, in a worse mood than before, asks Mari once again about Paula. Just then Margae shows up for his appointment. Marely stalls him momentarily with a cup of coffee.

Juan has left Paula at the hotel as collateral while he takes a bus somewhere and wonders who will help to get him out of this mess. He decides to hit up Doña Nidia, she will be the most understanding.

Mari finally calls Paula to tell her Señor Margae has arrived for his meeting. CL hears, grabs the phone, and demands to Paula where in caramba is she???

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