Caray, Caray!

Sorry, guys. I missed Monday’s episode and for some strange reason my DVR decided it didn’t want to watch it either. Sorry if I’m a little behind! Here goes!

Pastor and Yvonne discuss the events that occurred in the Paula-Monica-CL triangle. Yvonne’s quite satisfied with CL’s pain.

I have to admit that Juan looks rather dapper in his light sports coat. Paula packs her stuff, but the doorbell rings. Juan volunteers to get it, but Paula opens the door. It’s CL. There’s dramatic music and I’m not sure why. Because Paula’s with Juan? She asks him what he wants. She doesn’t want to hear another of his explanations. (That makes two of is, Paula!) CL asks if he may enter. Paula reminds him that it’s his apartment. She sarcastically tells him to make himself comfortable. CL asks Juan to leave the couple, but Paula won’t let him leave. She doesn’t want to hear one word from CL. She demands that Juan bring her the suitcase. CL won’t let him and tells him to leave. Paula holds him back. It’s become a game of Simon Says. The only problem is that Juan can’t be sure who is Simon.

The Cachon women sure seem to have some emotional tragedies in Farrell’s lobby. Nidia’s more classy than Yadira and tries to hide her tears. She approaches Marely, who’s surprised to see her. Nidia asks for a water; no, a tequila. Marely helps her mother out of the lobby. Yvonne walks by the desk and notices that something is wrong.

CL demands, this time with a loud voice, that Juan leave. If Juan doesn’t go, he will be jobless. Juan thought bubbles that despite how well CL has treated him in the past, it doesn’t give him the right to treat Juan poorly now. Simon Says continues. Juan finally decides to leave. Paula’s still pretty hostile.

Nidia tells Marely that she’s crying because no one loves her. She’s not talking about familial love; she’s talking about the love of a man. She laments how she’s fought against the current and been rewarded with tears and suffering. Marely reminds her mother that there have been happy moments. Nidia thinks those moments were so small.

CL tells Paula that she just thinks that he told her lies. He was telling her the truth the whole time. Wow, does that man have some cajones. Paula’s tired of CL’s lies and upset that he thought she was so stupid to fall for his lies. She wants to know why he didn’t tell her about the upcoming baby. CL replies that he didn’t think it was important. You know what? I think that may actually true when it comes to CL’s thoughts on having a baby. Paula doesn’t believe this and what’s to know what type of man would say that. CL backs off and says that he’s just nervous and that the pregnancy was an accident. Paula can’t believe that he was lying to her while having sex with her. He did the same to his wife. CL denies that Monica is his wife. Nope, she’s just the mother of your child, Paula replies.

Nidia thinks she frightens away men. Maybe it’s her hair; her laugh; or her eyes. Marely thinks the problem may be that Nidia compromises herself. Nidia doesn’t know, but it hurts all the same. She can’t believe she’s this age and with these problems. Nidia apologizes for being a bother to her daughter. Marely doesn’t mind, but she wants to know if Nidia came just to speak with Marely. Marely asks if Nidia spent last night with Fernando.

Monica enters the lobby and asks Yvonne for CL. Yvonne says that CL is gone. She doesn’t know why he left, but she thinks she knows where he went.

CL says that he didn’t tell Paula because he was afraid of her reaction. Paula makes it perfectly clear that she doesn’t believe him. CL says that Paula has been his only love. The child will not change his sentiments, because he loves Paula. He again insists that he loves Paula. He’ll be a father to his child, but won’t continue his relationship with Monica. Paula won’t have it. Needless to say, CL doesn’t display the qualities that Paula wants in a man.

Yvonne writes down the address and rushes it over to Monica. Monica gives the address a strange look, but won’t say what’s on her mind. Yvonne volunteers to call ahead, but Monica wants to go look for CL instead.

Paula tells CL that he’s confirmed that he’s not the guy for her. He’s so ready to leave his wife when her attitude is so different from his. Paula turns to leave, but CL holds her back. He keeps telling Paula that he loves her, but Paula says that he’s lost her for forever. She goes to the bedroom and takes her suitcase. CL half-heartedly follows and says that he’ll wait in the apartment until Paula comes back. She hands him the keys and walks out of the room. For once, CL looks defeated.

Juan patiently waits for his palomita outside. He’s dying to know what’s happening. When she exits the building, he rushes over to take her suitcase. Paula turns and looks at the building and then asks to go to her mother’s house.

Nidia goes home and runs into Yadira. Nidia’s still upset about and sounds sad. Nidia says she made the decision to go ahead and marry Alirio. Yadira doesn’t believe it. Yadira thinks that Nidia should wait to make the decision.

Paula tells Juan that he can leave. He wants to help her, but she doesn’t want to waste anymore of his time or patience. He insists on staying, but she won’t let him. He lets her know that she can call him with any problem at any time. Paula grabs Juan’s hand, thanks him and says that she doesn’t know what she would have done without him. He awkwardly leaves the house. Outside, he thought bubbles about how difficult it was to leave her there, depressed as she was. He thinks that she’s in pain, but at least she’s free. Paula sits on her bed and cries.

CL walks around and molests the apartment while thinking of memories of Paula. He sees an earring left on the dresser. He holds it to his mouth. The doorbell rings, and guess what? It’s Monica! She enters, looking as though she expects something or someone.

Paula calls her mother. Paula tells Ana that she’s back home because the relationship with CL is over. Paula tells her mother that she never wants to see CL again. Paula says that she’s dying. Ana tries to calm her mother. Ana says she has a couple things to do and will come straight home.

CL wants to know how Monica knew how to find him. Monica replies that she has informants. Monica comments that she hasn’t been in the apartment since it was CL’s first episode. She asides that she can’t believe he got it set up so quickly. CL says that he could not continue sleeping on the floor. Monica notes that there’s a womanly touch. CL remarks that living alone has awakened his artistic vain. He lists other things that he’s learned; things that Monica taught him. Monica asks him to invite her to dinner. She volunteers to help. He’s so sexy when he’s in the kitchen. He reluctantly comes around the corner and does not answer.

Juan comes back to the garage and Kike immediately wants to know why he’s so gloomy. The men invite him out, but he refuses. The men think this is strange. Juan plays it off like he’s just not in the mood. Once Juan leaves, Kike wants to know what’s wrong. Fernando comments that it has something to do with women. Fernando volunteers to talk about it some more in the bar. The men happily leave work. They seem to be the only ones having a good day.

Juan approaches Marely and asks if she’s ready. Marely reminds Juan that they have to rush to catch the movie.

Ana must have wings, because she’s already home. Paula immediately starts about how stupid she was. Ana reassures Paula that love does this to everybody. She comes over to the bed to comfort her daughter.

Pastor scolds Yvonne for giving up the address. It totally destroyed the possibility of a reconciliation.

Paula continues her tears. Ana reminds Paula that the most important thing is to pick herself back up. Paula thinks that she should have listened to Ana and been less stupid. She deserved what happened. Ana says that this was the only way that Paula could have learned the lesson. Paula resolves to resign and never see CL again. CL and everything about him died for her today.

CL and Monica “enjoy” a quiet dinner. CL’s oddly quietly. He comments that Monica’s been very surprising lately. Monica’s acting very strange. Monica agrees that she’s been unfair, but now she wants to stay with him tonight.

CL doesn’t reply and this bothers Monica. He comments that he just doesn’t like her game. She denies playing a game. He comments that one day she throws him out of the house and then the next she wants to sleep in his bed. Okay, nobody shoot me, but I have to agree with CL on this one. Monica says she just wants to sleep in his bed like he wanted to do the night before. She smiles and comes over to him to massage his shoulders. He’s not responding, but does half-kiss her.

Kike wants the dirt on the vieja. He begs. Then he catches on that it’s Paula. Kike claims that he always knew. Fernando tells Kike about the relationship between CL and Paula. Juan can’t do anything against CL.

Marely notices Juan’s mood and asks if the movie was that bad. Juan says that’s not it. She asks if it was the company, but he tells her not to say that. Juan tells her that it’s been a bad day. Marely replies that she sees that he’s suffered. She notes that it could possibly be because of CL. Juan admits it and that he’s hurting.

Alirio complains to Nidia to that he’s tired of her games. Nidia replies that it was just pre-wedding jitters. She asks him to leave it alone. Alirio lovingly says he’ll do whatever Nidia wants.

Juan thanks Marely for the date and her patience. Marely wants Juan to return to his former personality. She wants him to get a good a rest. Juan thought bubbles that Marely deserves all the love in the world.

Alirio leaves the office and runs into Juan. They’re friendly again. Alirio wants to ask a private question. They go to Juan’s room. Yadira spies this and thinks about…something.

CL and Monica sleep in the bed. Monica’s naked, but CL has something on. Did the producers grow tired of his lack of man-scaping? CL reaches for the phone, but it falls from the nightstand. Surprisingly, Monica does not wake.

Paula wanders around the house and grabs the phone. She dials, but Ana stops her from calling CL. Ana tells Paula to resist the urge because if she hands herself over to CL she’ll regret it for the rest of her life. Paula agrees and thanks Ana for her help. They tell each other good night.

Yadira rushes to the office and tells Nidia that Juan and Alirio are making friends. Yadira’s worried that Juan’s going to give up the dirt on Nidia. Nidia looks worried too.

As a side note, I think the little mini-clip of Alirio counting his money is Juan of my favorite commercial break clips. The pure joy on his face just makes it for me!

Alirio starts talking, but Juan doesn’t want nice language. He just wants to know what Alirio has to say. Alirio sits on the couch and tries to get the dirt on Nidia. Juan insists that nothing happened and that he and Alirio are friends. Alirio tells Juan that he needs Juan’s help. Juan acquiesces to listen, but just so that Alirio will go and Juan may go to bed. Alirio wants Juan to be a guard of type. Juan doesn’t understand at first, but then catches on that Nidia’s the treasure. Alirio thinks that Nidia might have a man. Juan comments that Nidia doesn’t have the capacity to do something like that. Alirio falls for it, and leaves. Juan changes his thoughts to Paula. All he can do is think about her.

Ana’s phone rings. She answers it, and luckily it’s Juan. He asks about Paula; he’s worried about her. Ana tells Juan that Paula’s more calm and that she’s sleeping. Juan once again volunteers his help. Paula comes down the stairs just as they hang up. Paula asks if it was CL. Paula looks disappointed when she finds out that it’s Juan. She does comment about how good of a man Juan is. She wants to know why she had to fall in love with the worst of men.

CL still tries to escape Monica’s iron grip, but without success.

Nidia accosts Juan in the living room. She wants to know about the conversation with Alirio. Juan assures Nidia that he didn’t tell Alirio anything. Nidia asks if Alirio believed him. Juan truthfully says that he doesn’t know, but he wants Nidia to know that Alirio isn’t as stupid as Nidia thinks. Nidia’s obviously worried about the wedding night. She comments that Alirio doesn’t inspire any fire.

CL comes into the office and tells Pastor that he was right. Pastor sympathetically listens to CL’s explanations. Pastor reminds CL that this situation always had the chance to happen.

Juan drives Paula to the office. They talk about the problems from the day before. Juan reassures Paula that she’s a strong woman. Paula tells him something. She’s going to resign. He’s so impactado that he has to stop the car and turn around.

Tomorrow: Is it possible? Will Juan come clean about his feelings for Paula?

*Socrates

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