Caray, Caray!

The overlapping of endings to beginnings of each episode means we have to see some of the most pathetic scenes twice or more. And so we begin tonight with Silvana once again wheedling at poor clueless Diego that he must begin to forget Azul and give her a chance to prove her total love of him. She is there to help him with Caty and if he can't do this for himself or for her, remember poor Caty and do it for her, and with this kiss she now speaks only in command mode, "we" seal our promise, and by the way thanks for the opportunity to make you happy. [Ed. note: Excuse me while I take a break to go take a really hot, soapy shower after repeating this drivel once again.]

Caty is flirting with Mario and Ceci at lunch, she tells Mario the girl robbers only steal the pretty ones. Ceci takes a minute to inquire if she can ask Mario something personal, and when he quips that he is a Sagittarius, etc. she cuts in that it is about Luis Felipe's private life. She wants to know who he is in love with.

Back at the orphanage, Madre Maria is scolding Luis Felipe, wanting to understand what kind of relationship he has with Azucena after she catches them kissing in the infirmary and insists on walking him to the door. He will be banned from coming if he keeps it up.

Diego has half a clue while he questions Silvana's repeated trips to the orphanage and wonders about her relationship with this Azucena person. Silvana thought bubbles that now is her chance to tell Diego the truth but if he discovers the truth later, he will hate her forever, what to do... [Oh hell, kiss now think later.]

Madre Maria counsels Luis Felipe that he could be committing a great sin if it turns out that Azucena is married. LF says he is crazy in love but we'll wait for her to recover her memory. Madre Maria is stern and not fooled for a minute, If Azuc falls for his game, she will ask for his keys back.

Silvana is desperately ad lib-ing a rationalization for her sudden concern for this unfortunate crazy girl staying with Madre Maria. She wants to help to add to Azuc's happiness and theirs [yeah sure.] Diego finally falls for the story apologizing to Silvana for not being more supportive of her generous, admirable acts of charity. Whew!

Madre Maria continues her lecture to LF that he must not work against the designs of God. Azuc is so special and has worked wonders with Frijolito and the other children, she is a good nurse and has brought her special light here, it's a blessing but she will not let them change the serenity and sanctity of this place.

Back to the restaurant, Ceci is continuing to pressure Mario to tell her about Luis Felipe's new love interest. Mario worries that she is threatening him that she won't go out with him again but he can't break the sacred trust of his friendship with LF. He further pledges that his big goals are to cure the sick, dance the mambo, and not sing ranchero songs badly. She applauds his loyalty. [Your editor thinks she's a fool to be hung up on someone she dated twice when this great guy is pitching himself to her, he's hawt and LF is cute but not, IMO]

Madre Maria comes back to Azuc and tells her to go to the chapel and pray for light from God who knows all about her and perhaps she will learn what he has in mind for her and her memory will return.

Silvana is getting very snippy with Gloria about going to the orphanage as her personal business. Silvana is becoming a very busy girl trying to keep control of everyone especially all access to Diego.

Azuc is praying at a little altar hoping to discover who she really is , who is her true love, is it LF or someone else, are there children? She asks for help and says send me a sign. [ I'm humming that great tune by Maná, "Manda un Señal]. Azuc faints and falls on the floor. -BREAK- Frijolito rushes into Madre Maria to report that Azuc fell over like she was dead in the chapel.

Lidia, Clemencia, Anibal and soon Tavo gather to discuss Lidia and Tavo's wedding plans. Lidia is sorry the news came out during the memorial mass for Azul but Tavo is dying to get married and Clemi adds that she has discussed this with Diego who is not opposed to the plans going ahead. He is the only one who could rightly be offended since his wife had just died. They plan a meeting soon so Tavo can ask Diego for his sister's hand. [Guess this is the latest snub to Manuel who so deserves it. Nice to see people getting what they have earned.]

Azuc is propped up in a bed with the dozen or so moppets and Madre Maria hovering about. MM tells the moppets to back off they are robbing Azuc of oxygen.

Manuel and Silvana are talking at the orphanage about hiring someone to grab Azul and hide her, and who should be listening in again but Frijolito. Manuel can get someone to do this job, but Silvana insists that there be no more screwups, she repeats that if Diego finds out about this scheme, he will hate her forever. Eventually Diego will find Azul at the orphanage, but before that Silvana will convince her to formalize her relationship with Luis Felipe. Then Silvana is gleeful that Azul will have LF and she, Silvana will then be home free with Diego. Manuel is a bit taken aback that Azul has a new love interest, it was an quick replacement. Then he lays out that his part in the arrangement to get Azul out of the way will now cost double, but that includes that when it is over, he disappears and won't return to ask for anything more. Silvana reluctantly agrees but dodges Manuel's greasy attempted kiss. Frijolito does a great spy job around the corner. He thought bubbles: What is this talk about Azul, what are they planning, i have to verify this, it is a job for "super agent Frijolito".

Azuc in her infirmary bed is still surrounded by kids who want to help. Dr. LF is there worrying over the fainting spell and of course holding hands in his very best bedside manner.

Gloria tells Silvana her bedding Diego was stupid and she needs to repair the damage. Silvana insists that the relationship has already started. [Well, we know Silvana started a long time ago.] Silvana thinks Gloria should just support her daughter's actions, after all it is all for the good of Diego and Caty and they need her,[ gag!] Her moment has arrived and she is not letting go of it. Silvana and Gloria argue for the rest of the scene about whether Silvana is a viper on her own or whether she learned at the foot of her mother.

The great science meeting begins with Mario, Luis Felipe and GSD who tries immediately to get away with lighting up a cigarette. He deeply sucks in as much smoke as he can while sheepishly and slowly putting it out. GSD is very interested in the multi disciplinary project to study babies and mothers with AIDS using his interferon developed for curing the African retrovirus. LF is mightily impressed with GSD's reputation and [HEY WAIT A MINUTE: How can LF not know who Azuc really is, when he met Ceci at the award ceremony for GSD, Azul was there!! I just remembered that while watching this episode] Mario thinks GSD and LF will make perfect study buddies since both are perfectionists who work night and day [another tall tale, GSD watched Azul almost die while he smoked and wrung his hands not going to the lab very often, but telenovela memory is short]

Silvana continuing her Mother Theresa work, shows up at Emilia's with a baby zoot suit to cheer up Emilia. Emilia gets to tell her problems for about 30 seconds, how her life has taken a 180 degree turn and she never expected to have children and now it is so late she is confined to her house [with that idiot GSD blowing smoke on her every chance he gets.]. Emilia talks on about how she and Silvana used to be such close friends but now not so much. Silvana is just so busy with taking care of Diego and Caty. She pretends to seek Emilia's advice but is clearly in projecting mode only not receiving. Emilia valiantly tries to warn her about not respecting Diego's need to grieve for his beloved wife. She tells Silvana to take care, Diego may not continue to fall for this pity-love as time goes on.

Diego is indeed complaining to Arnaldo that he is feeling the pressure from Silvana and he cannot forget his love for Azul. He feels admiration for Silvana and gratitude for all her help. Arnaldo suggest he go seek counseling from Emilia. She is confined to the house and it would help both of them for him to visit her to discuss his readjustment problems.

Madre Maria is now talking with Luis Felipe's mother [sorry I haven't caught her name] she now gets the rundown on the big kissing scene. In another room Azuc is giving a lesson to the children on the use of cleaning and disinfecting with alcohol, something every 8 year old should have a firm grasp of for sure. She gets wobbly dizzy again. Frijolito again takes the high road and suggests that Azuc was told to stay in bed and take care of herself but won't and if she tells them to take care of themselves how can they believe her. Thus again Frijolito displays an intelligence superior to any adult's around him.

Luis Felipe goes on about the African retrovirus that Azul suffererd from and that GSD cured with his interferon. GSD says he saved her from the retrovirus but not from the monster that gave it to her. She died and he doesn't want to discuss it further. He worries that his son in law isn't recovering from his grief either.

Diego looks surprised as Silvana barges in with two large suitcases. She asserts that she has given up her modeling career to stay to take over, err I mean take care of Diego and Caty. -BREAK- No, Diego can't permit her to give up her career that is so successful. Silvana persists that she has given up her hotel room and she is moving in because Diego needs her. The moment will never be right but she knows that if she stays right close and keeps the iron grip on that Diego will cave eventually [okay, I made that up but it's a real description of what Silvana is doing.] Caty wants her to be there, when Diego questions, did Caty say that, Silvana doesn't miss a beat but says yes, in so many words. Caty needs to see us together so she will feel like part of this great family I have planned for you for the rest of your life. She claims it is her own decisions to give up the career, money, fame and all for Diego and Caty who need her so much. [Silvana is like a battering ram here, never letting up for Diego to take a breath.]

Luis Felipe presses more about Azul's death but GSD resists so LF talks about his great new love who is only a little damaged but as soon as she is well, he is so in love he wants to marry her and by the way GSD is invited to the wedding. What's her name? Azucena! Oh that's interesting [yeah, it'll be really interesting if it comes to that before this charade ends.]

Luis Felipe's Mom is giving water to Azuc and asking if LF knows she was sick, yes he took blood samples [Is this another pregnancy scene with the nausea and fainting? I'm getting suspicious here] Anyway Mom lets Azuc know she heard about the kissing scene from Madre Maria. What is happening here?? Azuc who professes love for LF, but plays innocent, NADA...

Silvana coaxes Caty into saying she wants her to move in but Caty misses Azul. Silvana says she understands and reminds Caty of Nico's death [like this child needs more trauma every day.] As Silvana starts to take her luggage toward Diego's bedroom Caty screams, not to my papa's room. Diego finally gets a backbone momentarily and explains that Silvana will of course stay in the guest room. Silvana is plenty pissed and hisses that Diego or she is going to explain to Caty that they are now a couple. But Diego isn't biting. The guest room it is, we'll get Chondola to prepare it for you . She repeats that he should support her in front of Caty and he holds back that he isn't in a mood to be intimate with anyone. Silvana never stops pushing on Diego but finally the luggage heads toward the guest room with much pouting.

LF and his mother discuss his impulsiveness. She wants him to wait, he wants to move forward. The neurologist may help things along. Good grief, this is getting on my nerves. LF and Mom are going back to the ranch for the night.

Ceci pops into Diego's for a chat after she determines that Silvana is not home.

Silvana is criticizing Frijole in front of Azul who does nothing to protect the moppet, she tells him he is impolite to listen to adult's conversations but he says it's the best way to find out what is happening. So right. Frijole is so on the ball, he listens again outside the door.

Ceci listens to Diego talking about being depressed and confused. She admits her antipathy for Silvana but cautions him like everyone else has that he shouldn't give in to the extreme pressure of Silvana but he should listen to his own heart about when it will be right to move on in his life. Caty appears and wants to know if Ceci has heard that Silvana moved in. Caty wants assurance that she can still go places with Ceci so they plan a trip to the park. -BREAK-

Silvana is applying pressure now to Azuc again. While she says Azuc should want to get out of this orphanage that is for children and realize her dream to be with LF, she is thought bubbling how Azuc can be busy with LF and she can have Diego all to herself. She then turns up the heat with perhaps this handsome man will be snapped up by another woman, Azuc shouldn't dally. Sheesh!

Diego gets to cry again with Emilia about his anguish at being pushed into the Silvana relationship [spiderweb] when he feels grief for Azul. He is so kind and understanding about her confinement woes. They decide they are really good therapy for each other. After all, Silvana isn't listening to anything he says.

Frijolito listens once again as Madre Maria, LF, his Mom, and Azuc stroll down a hallway. How Azuc get more visitors than anyone else including the saints.

Emilia counsels Diego that he needs to decide where HE WANTS this relationship with Silvana to go. It should not be a substitute for Azul. He goes over again that Silvana is willing to risk that he may not love her she is so sure of herself but he can't forget his love for his wife. She was everything to him. Emilia assures him that he will assimilate this with maturity [me, I'm not so sure.]

Silvana is telling off Chula (sp?) that she should have advised her of exactly what Caty was doing alone or with whom. Chula says she has had no orders from Señor (Diego) to this effect which infuriates Silvana who adds that she will decide who Caty sees especially if it involves Ceci. Diego's Mom Clemi steps into the room listening to this rant and asks dryly, are you also authorizing visits from Diego's family???

Frijolito, clearly tonight's big hero, is in the chapel remembering the Manuel/Silvana discussion about Diego, Azul, Azuc and Luis Felipe and suddenly cries out to the virgin, Azucena is Azul!!

-FIN- Ultimos capitulos! Scattered scenes, I can't figure out Monday's schedule either.

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