Caray, Caray!

First, I would like to give a big thank you to Sylvia for doing the re-cap on Tuesday. You’re awesome! Thanks, so much.

Second, I’ve been out of town and unable to keep up with Juan. I apologize if I’m a little behind on some things. I promise to do my best!

Pastor warns CL that he’s about to get caught. Pastor’s sure that the party was a ploy to catch CL with Paula. Pastor knows that Monica’s aware of CL’s interest in Paula and she’s trying to make him mess up. Pastor tells CL to tell the truth because that would be better than Monica finding it out on her own. CL pensively looks to the right of the screen.

Juan calls the Cachon’s to tell them that he’s going to be late. Nidia immediately suspects that his lateness has something to do with a certain woman. Juan won’t talk about it.

CL thinks that Pastor is crazy; telling the truth is last thing that CL wants to do. Pastor insists that telling the truth is the best thing to do. Pastor reminds CL that the whole office knows about it and someone could possibly tell Monica about the affair with out her exerting much influence over the person. CL again glances pensively off to the side of the screen. I think he goes left this time.

Marely sadly asks Nidia if Juan’s with Paula. Nidia replies that Juan didn’t say that but she’s pretty sure that’s where he was. Nidia reluctantly tells Marely that Juan’s not coming home tonight. Yadira thinks this is the perfect time to suggest that Nidia sleeps in Juan’s room. (Alirio will just love this) Nidia refuses. The daughters think that this is Nidia’s house and she should be able to do what she wants. Nidia doesn’t want to make Alirio too angry.

Paula contentedly sleeps in her bed. Apparently, Juan's Rhett Butler I'm going to take what's mine move really swept Ms. Scarlett off her feet. Juan enters and observes how beautiful and tender his lady looks. He rubs her limbs while she sleeps.

Pastor continues to insist that CL tell the truth. CL continues to look to the left of the screen. Pastor thinks that telling the truth always results in a positive. CL takes a drink and says that he will think about it. CL proceeds to the door but not before he turns to say that his birthday was ruined. Pastor apologizes. CL thanks Pastor for his sincerity.

CL comes home and enters the bedroom to find a sleeping Monica. The present tense Juan gives commentary about that night. He talks about both he and CL being kept awake for very different reasons. CL’s was not so glorious; he had to think about what he would do. What CL would chose would effect CL, Paula, Monica and even Juan.

Juan cuddles with Paula and thinks about how he doesn’t want to sleep because he wants to enjoy each moment, protecting her. He pulls on his eyes to stay awake, but slowly fades. The next morning, the couples cuddle in an uncomfortable embrace. The alarm sounds, but neither wakes.

I can’t be sure, but methinks that Alirio had too much to drink the night before. He’s attending to his headache when Nidia comes storming into the dining room. He can’t even look at her. They reach for the coffee and sugar but Nidia wins both of those races. She also gets the first bun and enjoys eating it in front of Alirio. Alirio grunts and leaves the table.

Juan prepares Paula a breakfast. Love the apron with the watermelon! Paula happily comes down and greets him. She takes over the cooking after observing that he’s burned. They share what looks to be a genuine kiss. The phone rings; it’s Ana. Juan thought bubbles that at first he was hurt that Paula didn’t tell Ana about him being there, but then he just decided it wasn’t the time. The lovers awkwardly smile at each other.

I’m not sure why Marely goes to Juan’s room considering Nidia told her that Juan would not be home that night. Maybe just to drive the nail further into her heart? Nidia must have spotted Marely because she follows Marely into Juan’s room. Marely asks her mother not to say anything. Marely asks about Alirio. Nidia says that he left without saying anything. Nidia does note his strange facial expression. He was also wearing black. Nidia wonders if somebody died.

Monica and CL small talk about the night before. Personally, I would like them to talk about her Mrs. Clause outfit. CL comes out and says that he has something to tell Monica. Unfortunately, Chelo arrives early and interrupts. After conversing with Chelo, Monica asks him to tell her. He plays it off and says that he doesn’t remember what he wanted to say.

Paula and Juan enjoy the breakfast. Juan thinks to himself whether he should say something about the night before. He’s not sure if the same thing happened to her as what happened to him. Paula asks if he’s going home. Juan replies that he has to go and change. Paula mentions that she needs to go pick up the car. Juan says he’ll drop her off before he goes home and then they’ll see each other at work. Paula likes that idea.

Ivonne wakes up in Fernando’s bedroom. She wants to know what she’s doing there. Seriously, Fernando gets more play then any other galan that I’ve seen in a telenovela. Ivonne mentions that Fernando told her that he wasn’t interested in doing that with her anymore. He tells Ivonne that he didn’t want to but she just kept begging, so he had to bring her. The phone rings and it’s Nidia. She wants to know how the party went. He says that it was okay, but it sucked because she wasn’t there. Ivonne swipes at Fernando. He tells Nidia that he misses her. She asks him if they can see each other today. He thinks that they can later. Nidia makes a date for three o’clock. Fernando sends her a kiss. Ivonne accuses Fernando of trying to make her jealous. She wants to know who it was. Fernando will only say that it was a friend.

Chelo and Mrs. Claus discuss what they should have for an afternoon snack. CL enters the room and thinks of Pastor’s warning. Monica wants to leave, but CL stalls. He says they need to talk. They both look a little nervous.

We see Alirio wondering the streets while Juan tells us that he forgot about his chore with Alirio. I guess Alirio waits around thinking of all the offense to his honor that Juan has done.

At that same moment, Juan’s doing better things. He’s dropping off his woman at the car dealership. Paula’s sad that her mother isn’t there to take a ride. Juan tells her to take a picture of the car. Paula won’t but she thanks Juan for the spectacular night. She gives him another genuine looking kiss. Juan is, of course, on cloud nine.

CL warns Monica that he’s about to give her terrible news. Mrs. Claus wants him to get to the point. She asks if he’s going to confess something. He confirms that he is and that it has something to do with Paula. He comes out and says that he and Paula are lovers. Monica appears as though a knife has been stabbed through her heart.

CL starts to give Monica a sob story. Monica can hate him if she wants. CL explains that it began as a simple attraction that grew into something more. He never said anything to Monica because he was confused and scared of losing her. He thinks that all Monica has to forgive is his stupidity. He’s decided to be honest. It’s hurting him more than it’s hurting Monica. Monica replies that his love her must not have been as strong as he supposed. CL responds that he’s sure of what his feelings were. Monica won’t accept that. Things always happen for a reason. CL looked for something that he wasn’t getting in their relationship. He tries to grab her hands and claims to want to save their relationship. She wants to know when the relationship started; was it when Paula came to the house. CL tells Monica that it was over by that time. Monica can’t believe that she’s been made a fool. She asked them both about the relationship and neither told the truth! CL claims that he ordered silence that he and Monica could talk about it at the right time.

Nidia catches Juan entering the house. She observes that he seems extra gleeful and asks where he was the night before. Juan confirms that he was at Paula’s. He says this is proof that the relationship is not just in his imagination. Nidia promises not to say anything more about his relationship. Nidia congratulates him. Juan excuses himself to wash and get ready to go to the office.

Mrs. Claus walks away from CL. CL follows and begs her to say something, anything. She asks him to leave her alone. He keeps pushing, saying this wasn’t easy for him. She begs him to leave her alone to think. She refuses to promise him anything. He insists on telling her that she’s the most important person in his life. After he leaves she falls apart. It’s kind of strange that Chelo doesn’t overhear her wailing. I’m also amazed at how she can manage to get into that position and not have her underwear peek over her pants. That takes skill!

Pastor and Ivonne bond in his office. Ivonne tells Pastor that he’s very lucky; Pastor agrees. He congratulates himself because nothing happened to him. Pastor also tells Ivonne about telling CL to confess the truth. Ivonne’s shocked.

Kike sits alone waiting for some company. CL and Fernando arrive at the office. CL leaves for the office. Kike asks about the night before and Juan’s location. I guess the teacher told Kike that if Juan misses another class he will be expelled. Fernando thinks that the teacher is perfectly within her rights to do so. Kike wishes that Juan was more serious about studying. Fernando scoffs and returns to his car.

Juan thinks that Nidia overdid breakfast, but she won’t hear it. Juan thinks to himself that he’s very full, but he won’t slight Nidia. Alirio enters the room and begins to shout. He wants Juan to come to him and prove that he’s a man. Alirio reminds Juan that they had a pact this morning and that Alirio stood around waiting for Juan. Juan says that he forgot all about it. Alirio says that this confirms Juan is nothing more than a mockingbird. Nidia and Juan try to calm Alirio. Alirio starts to insult Nidia, calling her old and a witch. Juan won’t hear this. Alirio thinks that this would be a good time to taunt Juan. He attacks and is immediately rebuffed by Juan. Juan knocks out Alirio; Nidia doesn’t look too upset about this. They both suddenly realize that Alirio’s not waking.

Paula brings Marely to the garage to look at the car. Paula picks up on Marely’s apathetic tone. Paula asks if Marely’s angry. Marely says no. Paula brings Marely to the other side of the car to show her something else.

Fernando and Kike watch over the women looking at the car. Kike thinks that Paula buying this car will be the end of Paula and Juan. Fernando doesn’t think that Juan needs to be a chauffer in order to see Paula. Kike’s confused. Fernando explains about how Paula and Juan were acting the other night. Fernando knows that Paula’s using Juan to make CL jealous. He could tell from the way CL was acting.

Chelo gives Mrs. Claus some medicine and a drink. Monica says that she wants to sleep and never wake up. She’s in so much pain. She’s feeling a combination of rage and pain. Chelo advises Monica that CL has no reason to do this again and that Monica is not at fault.

The men look over Paula’s car under Juan’s observation. Kike wants to give the car a ride. Juan says that he can ask Paula for the keys in order to take it for a ride. Everything that is hers is his and everything that is his is hers.

Ivonne gives CL the daily report. She wants to talk about him, but he wants to talk about work. Ivonne says that she’s done. Before she goes back to her desk, he tells Ivonne to tell Paula to come to his office. She happily agrees.

Paula walks by Ivonne and she does exactly what CL wanted. Paula sarcastically tells Marely that her favorite thing about this workplace is the friendly employees.

Paula enters CL’s office. CL laughs at Paula’s nickname for Ivonne, Mrs. Sympathy. He asks Paula about her night. She says that it was okay. She asks about him. He says that it was okay. He adds that it was a decisive night for him, for Monica and for Paula. He launches into his little speech about how he hasn’t stop fighting for his and Paula’s relationship. Paula thinks it’s early for this conversation. CL approaches and says that he’s always been in love with Paula. She doesn’t want to hear it. He takes off his wedding ring and places it on the table. He tells Paula that he told Monica everything about him and Paula. Queue the dramatic music and the warning that the story has nothing to do with real life. Seriously, what crazy would want to claim that this story was based on their life?

Vocab:
Apodo - Nickname
Ley de Hielo – To give someone the silent treatment (lit: the Law of Ice)

*Aldous Huxley

This is cheesy and long, but I think it’s a good explanation for why I think CL is going to end up with Paula (other than the fact that we already know that from the first episode)

Choosing a wife...

A man wanted to get married.
He was having trouble choosing
among three likely candidates.
He gives each woman a present of $5,000
and watches to see what they do
with the money.

The first does a total make-over.
She goes to a fancy beauty salon,
gets her hair done, new make-up
and buys several new outfits,
then dresses up very nicely for the man.
She tells him that she has done this
to be more attractive for him
because she loves him so much.

The man was impressed.

The second goes shopping to buy the man gifts.
She gets him a new set of golf clubs,
some new gizmos for his computer,
and some expensive clothes.
As she presents these gifts,
she tells him that she has spent
all the money on him
because she loves him so much

Again, the man is impressed.

The third invests the money in the stock market.
She earns several times the $5,000.
She gives him back his $5,000
and reinvests the remainder
in a joint account.
She tells him that she wants to save
for their future
because she loves him so much.

Obviously, the man was impressed.

The man thought for a long time
about what each woman had done
with the money he'd given her.

Then, he married the one with the biggest boobs.

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