Caray, Caray!

Bad news. I won’t be able to continue my Juan re-capping duties. I’m going into next semester with two huge papers and two new jobs. It will just be too much. If anyone is able to take over, please e-mail Melinama at the e-mail address at the left. I can keep doing this until January so if you need some time for the holidays, then that will be okay! Thanks, guys and sorry I won’t be able to finish this series with my fellow re-cappers. :-( (Keep me in mind for subbing!)

Kike sits on the stairs of the mansion thinking that he would have been better off staying in Acapulco.

Guti gives it to Alirio about get his butt-beat. Alirio defends himself, but Guti won’t hear it. He thinks that Alirio is a chicken. Alirio grumbles a bit and then asks if Guti will help him. Guti agrees, but only if Alirio will help Guti get some Marelicita love. Alirio warns Guti that it will be three times as difficult with Marely as it was with Yadira. Guti makes it clear that Marely is what he wants.

Anga tells Nidia how happy he is that she came to see him. Nidia clarifies that she did not come to see Anga. Alirio jokes that she must have come for a kilo of tomatoes. He toasts to tomatoes. Nidia says she didn’t come for that either. She just wanted to come to be friendly and explain that she didn’t talk to him at the wedding because she did not want to cause a scandal at her daughter’s wedding. Anga asks her if they can continue what they started so long ago. Yadira leans out to overhear her mother say that what she and Anga had lived and died in this place. Nidia says that running into each other was just chance. She begs Anga not to try to look for her or pursue her because it would be a waste of time. Anga replies by telling Nidia that the day she married Samuel was the beginning of his life of torture. He thought it would always be like that, until the day he saw into her again. He felt again, after thinking he never would.

Has anyone else noticed that all of the Ana/Paula scenes always revolve around food? That hussy eats and eats and the only thing that seems to get bigger is her chest. Jealousy courses thorough my veins… Oh, never mind. Today she’s not hungry. Paula insists that she and her mother talk about what happened. Paula effusively tells her mother that she did not intend to commit suicide; it was just a mistake. Paula claims not to have remembered taking her pills that morning. Good thing Ana’s daughter is not an addict, because she has to be the biggest sucker ever. Ana buys it hook, line and sinker.

Fernando greets Juan when he comes into the garage. Fernando asks if Juan was on vacation. Juan explains that he was taking care of Paula. Fer sarcastically asks what Paula would do without Juan. Fernando warns Juan that the “Big Boss” is waiting for him upstairs. Juan wants to know why CL wants to see him; but Fer doesn’t know. Pastor enters the garage with a frantic look on his face. Juan explains that he rushed to work and didn’t even have time to change. Juan tells Pastor that he’s going to speak with CL. Pastor won’t let Juan go until Juan clarifies things and, most importantly, changes his clothing.

Monica comes over to Marely’s desk and asks for Paula’s address. Monica knows that she’s sick and wants to visit Paula. Marely explains that it wouldn’t be prudent to give out Paula’s address; the doctor wants her to relax. Monica, extra gleefully, says that part of relaxing is enjoying time with friends. Marely agrees and says that she will give Monica the number after looking it up in the directory. Marely immediately picks up the phone and begins dialing. Ever watchful Yvonne strokes her chin pensively, watching the entire scene unfold.

Pastor warns Juan not to shoo him away. Juan doesn’t understand Pastor’s urgency; it’s as though Pastor is saying that CL wants to strangle Juan. Pastor advises Juan that CL is a man in love who’s insecure and jealous of Juan. Juan doesn’t understand; he wants to know why CL would be jealous. Pastor points out that from Juan’s mannerisms and clothing it would appear that he may have spent some “time” with Paula. Juan adamantly denies this. He explains that Paula’s sick and that he, Juan, spent the night caring for her. Pastor comments that Paula must love it when Juan’s there for her, caring for her. Juan pipes up that if Paula’s sick it’s all CL’s fault. Intuitive little Pastor catches that there just might be a hidden meaning behind this. Juan tries to cover it up with “you know how women are” type comments, but Pastor’s not buying it.

Nidia tells Anga not to waste his words. Anga doesn’t care what Nidia has to say. He lost her love once and he swore not to lose it again. He knows she still feels love for him in heart. Anga hits the nail on the head; he tells Nidia that he can see that she’s unhappy with her marriage. He tells her that if she was happy; he wouldn’t be doing this. He would respect her happiness, but because she’s not happy he’s going to continue fighting. He tells Nidia that they adore each other and she cannot deny that. She never forgot him; she never stopped loving him. Nidia asks why Anga didn’t fight for her when she married Samuel. He explains that he did it out of respect and because he thought she was really happy with Samuel. Anga grasps Nidia’s hand and tells her to say to him that she loves her husband; that she doesn’t want to see him anymore; that she forgot about him; that there’s no possibility for them. He tells her if she says that he will leave her alone. Nidia can’t do it, but she asks for a friendship.

Marely comes into the president’s office to give Monica the phone number. Monica immediately picks up the phone to call Paula. Paula also tells Monica that she’s not supposed to have visitors. Besides, she wants to keep things professional. Monica reminds Paula about following Monica and CL to the apartment. That wasn’t very professional, now was it? Monica says that she wants to break down the wall between them by being more sincere with each other. Monica advises Paula that Monica will be president. Paula appears to be threatened.

Juan goes to CL’s office; CL has a question. He wants to know what happened to Paula. Juan thinks to himself that he was expecting another question. He knows that he promised Paula not to say anything, but he feels the urge to tell CL that it’s all his fault.

Paula tells Monica that she doesn’t have any skeletons in her closet. She did something stupid the night before, but that error will not be repeated. Monica agrees that she also feels confused. Paula says that she hopes that it will just take some time. Monica uses this opportunity to tell Paula that CL has announced that he’s leaving this weekend. (Um, did she seriously just stab the desk?) Paula looks disconcerted. Monica tells Paula to take all the time she needs to recover.

Juan must have bit his tongue, because CL says he doesn’t believe that Paula would be absent due to a simple hangover. CL mentions that Paula didn’t seem that bad when he left the reception. Juan slickly asks CL if this is the reason CL wanted to speak to him so urgently – to talk about Paula. Caught in his own trap, CL makes the excuse that he wanted to tell Juan about CL leaving the country. Juan thinks that this a good idea. CL opens up and says that Paula’s not for him because she’s decided that he doesn’t deserve him. CL tells Juan to take charge of Paula because in Juan Paula will find the happiness she seeks. Juan thinks that it took a lot of effort not to believe CL’s sincerity. CL claims that he can tranquilly leave knowing that Paula’s in Juan’s hands. CL just wants the best for her.

Juan slowly exits the office, confused. He wonders if CL has finally come to love Paula as much as Paula loved CL. He catches Marely’s eye and half smiles.

The doctor advises Paula that she can go home. He reminds her to speak with the doctor who prescribed her medicine. Ana says that she will be in charge of that.

Pastor, the good little gossip that he is, tells Yvonne that all he was able to get out of Juan was that Paula was sick because of CL. Yvonne hypothesizes that Paula couldn’t handle it and slit her wrists. Pastor doesn’t think it was that drastic, but he definitely knows that there’s something secret going on. The phone rings.

It’s Alirio, dramatic introduction and all. Alirio thinks it’s the moment that they clarify things. Pastor replies that Alirio can spend all the time he wants scratching his belly, but Pastor has responsibilities to take care of (like gossiping with Yvonne). Alirio asks Pastor to come to his office. Pastor says that if Alirio needs to see him then Alirio can come up to Pastor’s office. Alirio repeats his request, this time offering a cup of coffee. Pastor says that it better be worth it. They hang up. Alirio tells Guti that everything is ready. Guti maliciously laughs.

Pastor gets into the elevator and heads toward Alrio’s office. Guti stands behind him, doing nothing until the elevator companion leaves. Guti tries to give Pastor a butt-kicking, but gets an armful of teeth instead. Needless to say, Alirio’s a little shocked when Pastor walks through the door. Pastor reminds Alirio that he called Pastor. Alirio frantically looks for a paper for Pastor. Pastor accuses Alirio of creating a pre-text to get Pastor into the elevator. Pastor warns Alirio that he will look like his friend if he tries anything else.

Juan steps onto the elevator with a very injured Guti. Juan tries to help, but it looks as though he might fall at any moment. He calls for help and about twelve employees come to carry Guti off the elevator.

Yadira’s finally home and Kike immediately wants to know what she was doing. Yadira may not have a lot of honorable qualities, but you have to admit that she’s honest. She tells Kike that she was following her mother. Kike accuses Yadi of spying. Yadi confirms that she was; she had some suspicions concerning Anga that needed to be confirmed.

The office staff comforts Guti. He claims that he only needs a minute. Guti refuses help and an ambulance. Guti stumbles away with Juan following him.

Yadi puts forth the hypothetical of going to eat with someone to whom you owe money. Kike denies that he owes anyone money. Yadi tells him that it was just a hypothetical. Kike wonders about the debt that Nidia owes Anga. Yadi’s not sure, but that’s what her mother said. Why would Nidia lie? Kike pipes up and says that Nidia has a right to a private life. Yadi yells at Kike for defending Nidia. He tells her not to get worked up; she might harm the baby. Yadi doesn’t like this; she shoves him away and tells him not to talk.

Juan asks Guti if he wants Juan to take him somewhere. Guti insists that he does not. Pastor steps off the elevator and Guti immediately shies. Pastor asks about what happened to the man. Juan says that he doesn’t know. Pastor happily straightens his toupee and walks away. Guti slowly gets onto the elevator and leaves the office.

Juan chases after Pastor to find out what happened. Pastor plays dumb. Juan notes his observances. Pastor claims it would be impossible for him to do that to Guti. Pastor finally owns up and admits that Guti wanted to beat Pastor. He tells Juan that Pastor sent Guti. Juan’s impactado. (Is that word a great catch-all for the “soap opera” stare or what?)

Alirio can’t believe that Guti just got his ass handed to him by Pastor. Guti claims he’s never lost a fight before; especially when he attacks from behind. Guti tells Alirio that he needs to learn to lose. Alirio insists that he’ll never give up when it comes to Pastor. Unfortunately for Alirio, Juan overhears this. He accuses Alirio of stooping. Juan tells Alirio to leave Pastor alone. Alirio points out Guti’s poor condition. Juan tells Pastor that it’s his fault. Juan again tells Pastor to quit. To emphasize his point, he gives Guti a “handshake”.

Pastor gave Juan permission to go home and change.

CL tells Pastor that he complied with all of Pastor’s direction. CL says his only hope now is that Juan goes directly to Paula to tell her what CL said. Pastor mentions that he doesn’t think that’s necessary; he has a new idea. Pastor explains that he got some information from Juan. Paula’s sick because of CL. Pastor explains that this means that the plan is working. She got sick because of CL’s indifference. CL likes what he hears.

Yadira paces in front of the fireplace, waiting for someone. Juan enters and asks why she’s not in Acapulco. Yadi says that she didn’t like the climate. She immediately accuses Juan of having an animalistic night with Marely. Juan begins to deny but then says he’s in a hurry to change. Yadi stops him and asks if he knows anything about her mother. Juan denies that he knows what Nidia’s up to.

Nidia drinks and eats some more. Anga lets Nidia know that he wants some touching. She pushes him away and tells him to find another volunteer. He won’t allow her to leave him there, abandoned. He wants to have a passionate night together. Nidia’s slowly falling for it. I don’t think she’ll hold out for long. He proposes that they take a trip together. She says no, but her body language says yes. He tells her that he wants to make her the happiest woman in the world. Her walls are falling.

Ana asks if everything is okay. Paula says that everything is. Ana gives Paula some tea; she asks for some taquitos. Ana says no. (What did I tell you – food!) Ana agrees to leave the house.

Juan and Kike talk about the failed honeymoon. Kike would rather talk about Juan’s special night with Marely. Kike knew it was going to happen eventually. Juan shushes him and closes the door. Juan denies that they passed the night together. He explains that he was with Paula in the hospital. Juan warns Kike not to say anything, but Paula tried to kill herself.

Yadi continues to pace. Marely’s home early. Yadi asks Marely about Nidia and Anga. Marely thinks that Nidia just went to eat. Yadi doesn’t buy it; Nidia and Anga were acting very familiar. Yadi thinks it was weird.

Kike says that he can’t believe it. I guess Juan told Kike about CL’s speech. Juan says that he’s confused whether to believe CL or not. Kike asks Juan what he’s going to do, but Juan says that he has no idea. Juan says that he loves Paula and will do whatever it takes to make her not suffer. He would even renounce his love.

The doorbell at the Davila house rings. Big surprise, it’s CL. Paula looks pissed and so am I. How many times have we had this same cliff hanger?

*Mark Twain

What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving? ~ Erma Bombeck

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Labels: Juan