Caray, Caray!

Paula finds herself once again under the spell of CL. The couch in her office gets some use and now I’m going to cringe whenever anyone sits on it. CL tells Paula that the only thing that’s going to end is her circus of a relationship with Juan. He knows she’s doing it just to bother him. I guess calling Paula on her crap doesn’t put her in the mood. She shoves away CL and tells him to think what he wants. She will not give him an explanation. It’s Paula’s life and she’ll do what she wants. (Doesn’t she sound like one of those kids on Montel? You know, the ones they send to “bootcamp”? “It’s my life and I don’t care that I’m only thirteen. I’m going to do what I want to do and you can’t stop me!”) Paula claims that what happened with CL this evening has not changed her feelings for Juan. CL thinks that Paula’s just saying this to bother CL. Juan’s not the guy for her. Paula spits back that she likes Juan. He fascinates her and surprises her and not with the type of surprises that CL gives. CL replies that they both know she’s just doing this to get back at him. Paula tells him to think what he wants. She escorts CL out of her office. One can hope that this is the sign of some clarity, but with this heroine it’s highly doubtful. CL leaves the office, and Paula won’t look at him.

At the Cachon house, Nidia makes small talk with Gutierrez. She asks him why he’s never come over before. He replies that he hasn’t been invited. Alirio pipes in that Gutierrez is very shy. Nidia proudly says that makes him just like Marely. I join Marely, who’s sitting at the table not buying a bit of this conversation. Gutierrez asks for Yadira; he brought her a gift. Nidia says that she’ll call Yadira who’s going to be so happy that Gutierrez is here. Here’s a fun phrase for somebody to translate “Traes agacha maca volando a nivel de piso.” Any suggestions? I get that loosely Alirio is telling Gutierrez “I told you so” about Nidia. Gutierrez can’t believe it went so well. Alirio congratulates himself for keeping his word. He notices Marely at the table and walks over to greet her. Alirio introduces Gutierrez but Marely won’t even shake his hand.

Yadira prepares herself for dinner. Nidia thinks that Yadira is going to knock Gutierrez off his feet. Yadira’s more worried about whether Kike will show up to the dinner. Nidia assures Yadira that he will. Nidia tells Yadira to trust her mother. Nidia makes some “adjustments” to Yadira’s dress and off they go to dinner.

Sometimes I just adore Marely. She makes small talk with Gutierrez, asking if he’s the one who sent the flowers. He confirms and asks Marely like them. Marely confirms that she did, but Yadira did not. Alirio jumps in and says he personally spoke with Yadira and she was very impressed with the flowers. Marely jumps in and says that Yadira told her something completely different. At that moment, two-thirds of the Cachon clan enter the room. It’s pretty obvious that Gutierrez likes the dress, and Nidia’s adjustments.

CL comes home to a sleeping Monica. He notices that there are pills on the nightstand. He sits next to his wife and covers her bare shoulders, but the he’s thinking of Paula. I think it’s possible that Paula’s thinking of him too.

The instructor hands out the exams. She gives the usual lecture, no cheating or you fail, etc. Juan takes one look at the exam and realizes that he’s going to have some problems. He thinks it’s the teacher because not even the Nobel Prize winner in mathematics would be able to pass this. The teacher stands at the front of the room and tells the students that they have half an hour to complete the problems. Nobody can believe it. Juan stands up for the class and tells the professor that a half hour is not enough time. The professor asks if anyone agrees with Juan. Nobody is willing to suffer the professor’s wrath. The professor tells him to sit down and take the exam. She advises everyone that because of the interruption there’s now only twenty minutes. Juan cannot believe that no one took his side when he tried to help them.

Kike asks Juan how it went. They both agree that it went poorly. Juan yells at Kike for not standing up with him about the time limit. Kike thinks it’s better to survive a coward, then face the professor. The men think about all this course is costing them. Kike points out that they are bettering themselves, for love. Juan wanted to go see Paula, but it’s too late. Kike says that he’s going to the house because Nidia invited him to come over to talk. The men get in the truck to leave.

At the Cachon residence there’s talk of getting some fresh air at a ranch. Gutierrez asks Yadira if she would like to go. She stutters and Alirio jumps in to say that Yadira would love to go. Gutierrez thinks they should organize something for tomorrow. Kike and Juan enter the room. Yadira immediately asks Ramon (Gutierrez) if he wants some more dessert. Kike pretends not to be bothered, but it’s not working.

In the office, Nidia apologizes to Kike for delaying their chat. An unexpected visit occurred. Nidia goes on about how Gutierrez is a good friend of Alirio’s who came to visit Yadira. Kike asks if Gutierrez is a relative. Nidia says that Gutierrez is not and that he’s friends with Yadira. Kike wants to know what type of friends. Nidia says that she’ll tell the truth. Gutierrez is interested in Yadira. Nidia said that she asked Yadira for permission to bring over Gutierrez. Kike flips out when Nidia confirms that Yadira did give her permission. He claims that there’s nothing between him and Yadira. The fire between him and Yadira destroyed everything. Nidia points out that Kike’s acting jealous. Kike tries to turn the subject back to what Nidia originally wanted. Nidia begs off, saying she needs to attend to her son-in-law… Gutierrez.

Juan prays before going to bed. He’s having a good day. After so many battles, he’s finally one over his princess. He happily thinks of his Paula and drifts off to sleep.

CL and Monica dine in the apartment. He tells her that he didn’t know that she took pills to sleep. She replies that she only takes them when something serious keeps prevents her from sleeping. For example, when she realizes that her marriage is crumbling. CL grabs her hand and tells her not to exaggerate. She needs to get back to work to get her mind straight. Monica says that she’s imagining terrible things. For one thing, she’s imagining that CL is in love with Paula. Queue the “oh **** I’m caught” impactada face.

Paula and Ana share an equally cold dinner. Paula wants her mother to talk to Paula about something, anything. My goodness, is that an ugly sweater. Ana asks about the ring. Paula says that it was a gift. Ana asks if it was from Juan and Paula reluctantly confirms. Ana stays silent.

CL tells Monica that she’s making grave accusations. Monica replies that she can’t help it. She took his reactions to Paula and his poor attitude and put two and two together. Paula’s always present. He’s temperamental and unpleasant whenever Paula’s around, and especially if Paula’s with Juan. CL lamely replies that Paula rubs him the wrong way. CL once again puts the blame on Monica; she’s always the one who wants to talk about Paula. CL points out that Monica was the one who retained Paula when Paula quit. His use of the Socratic method is quite impressive. He asks Monica if she doesn’t think that if he was in love with Paula, he would have done everything possible to keep her at his side. Monica buys his argument hook, line and sinker. CL says that he’s going to work. He tells Monica that she’s imagining things that don’t exist. Neither Farrell looks to sure about the outcome of the conversation.

Paula tries to explain the ring. Juan gave her the ring because she and Juan are a couple. Ana doesn’t like it. Paula points out that Juan is someone very special to her. Ana retorts that Paula’s not in love. Paula says that there’s care, friendship and attraction. Ana thinks it will never be real as long as CL has Paula in his clutches. She warns Paula to stop using Juan. Paula says that she’ll speak with Juan. Ana doesn’t believe it; she’s heard it before. Paula asks for time. Ana says that Paula won’t have to listen to Ana anymore after tomorrow. She’s going to Monterrey for a week, and possibly longer.

Alirio begs Nidia to stop making the eggs so bland. Nidia doesn’t want to hear it. She did get up early on a Saturday to make him breakfast. He should be more grateful. Nidia asks the girls if they like that Alirio wants slaves. Alirio protests, but Nidia won’t let him have a word. Juan and his tacky tattoo enter the dining room. Marely stares at it while Juan goes on about working over the weekend. Nidia points out this to Alirio; a man working on the weekend. Marely continues to sit there and bristle over the tattoo. Nidia goes to get some Juan and salsa. Yadira asks about Juan’s tattoo. He proudly reads it to her. Poor Marely; she begins to cry in her seat.

Paula wants to know why Ana didn’t say anything. Ana says that she didn’t know about it. She asks Paula to come with her to Monterrey and take the director’s position. Paula says that she already has work. Ana puts on a guilt trip. She says that Paula doesn’t care about what Ana says. Paula denies this.

Methinks that Yadira doesn’t like the tattoo. Alirio doesn’t like that Juan would mark up his body with ink. Nidia demands that they give more respect to Juan. She asks what the tattoo means. Marely responds that it’s obvious what it means. Juan thought bubbles that it’s the moment of truth. He has to tell the family about Paula. He stand to make the announcement. Yadira goes back to her food. Marely looks sick. Nidia, worried.

Ana thinks that this separation will be healthy. They’ve been fighting a lot and this will prevent them from hating each other. Paula denies that this could ever happen. Ana’s sure that it could. They can put some distance between each other and think. Ana says that she has to follow this path. She tells Paula that Paula’s now a woman. Paula loving hugs and kisses her mother.

Juan goes on about his relationship. He doesn’t know how it happened, but now they’re very much in love. Alirio asks if Juan’s for sure talking about Paula Davila. Juan claims that the tattoo proves that the relationship will be forever. Nidia warns Juan to be careful with the word forever. Marley comes to Juan’s defense and says that Paula’s not only in Juan’s heart, but his skin as well. Juan asks Nidia for a favor. He wants to know if he may bring Paula here, as his future wife. The ladies are i-m-p-a-c-t-d-o.

Juan doesn’t understand everyone’s reaction. He thinks that he’ll never forget these disillusioned faces. Nidia tells Juan that it’s his house, and he may bring home whomever he wants, including his girlfriend. Yadira observes a mournful Marely.

Monica calls the Davila house. Ana answers and hands the phone to a reluctant Paula. Monica apologizes for calling. She says that she needs to urgently speak with Paula in person. Monica says that she only needs about twenty minutes. They agree to meet in an hour.

Marely cries in her room. Juan enters to talk with her. She asks if it’s about his future wife. He wants to talk about the ring. Marely points out that she knew the ring wasn’t for her. Juan says that he observed that Marely was suffering. Marely claims that it’s something else that’s bothering her, but she refuses to tell Juan. Juan tells Marely that if she knows something he doesn’t then she must tell him. He begs her. She continues to refuse. She asks if this was all because she has to study. The Juan of the future tells us that if Marely had told him, it would have caused him great pain but Marely’s not the type of woman to hurt another.

Juan exits Marely’s bedroom. This time he’s caught by Nidia. Juan denies that it was anything, he can’t disrespect his love. Nidia doesn’t care about that; she warns him to leave her daughter alone.

Nidia enters the bedroom and comforts a crying Marely. Nidia gives her best tomorrow is another day speech to Marely. Marely continues to cry. Nidia pulls Marely to her and says they will cry together.

Paula comes down the stairs to find her mother dressed and ready to go to the cemetery. Paula asks Ana to wait so they may go together. Ana says that she prefers to go alone, but she can give Paula a lift. The phone rings. Paula tells Ana not to answer it. Ana answer anyways. It’s a very cheerful Juan. Juan thinks that Paula’s answered. Ana tells him that she’ll give the phone to Paula. Paula unhappily takes the phone. She tells Juan that tonight she’s going out with her mother. Juan invites them over to the house for dinner. He explains that Nidia’s okay with this plan. He says that he told the whole family about him and Paula. Paula says she has to ask her mother and they’ll talk later. Juan tells her to think about him.

CL asks Monica if she wants company. Monica tells him not to, because she knows he hates the supermarket. He asks her to take her phone so he can call if she leaves. She kisses his head and frigidly walks out of the apartment.

CL immediately picks up the phone and dials Paula.

Kike sits in what must be his apartment, doing homework. He thinks about Yadira and Gutierrez. He thinks to himself that he can’t believe it would bother him. He slams down Yadira’s picture and runs away.

Nidia’s moved on to the other sister. Yadira doesn’t think that her flirtation with Gutierrez affected Kike. Nidia tells Yadira that Kike’s lost. She asked Yadira if she liked Gutierrez even a little bit. Yadira did not. She can’t believe Gutierrez invited her to his ranch. Nidia changes the subject to a worse problem, Juan. Yadira points out what Juan’s announcement did to Marely. Nidia proudly points out that Juan’s relationship does not have a future. Yadira catches on that Nidia knows something that she’s not telling. Nidia tells Yadira that she’s not giving up the secret.

Nidia and Juan run into each other. They both want to talk to each other. He tells Nidia that he wanted to invite the Davila’s to dinner tonight. Nidia doesn’t answer, but she asks Juan if he’s sure about his relationship. He’s very sure. Nidia asks if Paula feels the same.

Monica gives a speech about confronting circumstances. She tells Paula that she’s having problems with CL. Paula doesn’t understand what this has to do with her. Monica comes right out and asks if Paula and CL are lovers.

Vocab:
Desmoronando – crumbling, falling to pieces
Encajoso – Creep

*George Eliot

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