Caray, Caray!

Episode 16 - December 27, 2007:

* Ursula tells Vasco of her new conquest, the man, Ricardo Lopez de Carvajal, just arrived in town. She asks for her keys back. Vasco grunts "Slut", tosses the keys on the table and storms out. Ursula giggles as she returns to her book.

* Santo sits depressed at the table in the saloon, spinning his wedding ring. Vasco calls to Rafael (bartender) for a drink and joins Santo. Santo asks what's up? Vasco vents his anger over being dumped by Ursula. Santo wonders "before or after". Vasco vents his hostility and humiliation over how Ursula broke off the affair. Rafael brings over the drink for Vasco - Vasco continues to vent to Santo about Ricardo Lopez de Carvajal; Vasco makes a 'sour puss' face. Santo recognizes the name, he's doing business with his associate at the shop. Vasco doesn't think highly of the man, spouts about if Ursula is pregnant, he'll prove that the kid isn't Rico's. Santo leaves the table. Vasco grumbles about Ursula the tramp, and wonders about Rico's type of business.

* Watchman calls out 'a las once y todo es sereno' (11 p.m. and all's well). Santo starts to knock on Cami's front gate, but stops himself. He takes a deep breath and turns around. Watchman asks why he's out late at night. Santo makes up an excuse. Watchman returns to his rounds. Santo walks away.

* Mario and Rico at door of Rico's hotel room. Mario asks if Rico is going to tell Fran and Lis the information on Cami. Rico says no. Mario asks what he plans to do now? Rico doesn't know. Mario asks when will Rico meet with Cami? Rico says tomorrow when Ascanio and Claudio leave. They say good night. Alone in his room, Rico takes off his jacket and thinks to himself.

* In bedclothes in Cami's room, Jimena and Cami discuss Santo. Jimena wonders if Cami asks for Santo's advise is a pretext to see him. Cami says yes, why not? Jimena tells her if she wants to have him as her lover - go for it. Cami says she can't do that to her sister/his wife. Jimena talks about love and passion in life and gives Cami some advice about her love for Santo. Cami has doubts. Jimena says she has to do something, anything including finding a new husband. Cami can't find anyone new, she's only wanted to be married to Santo. Jimena tells her she's so stubborn and then leaves for the night.

* Vasco drags himself back home. Ines is in the kitchen, she runs over to him as he stands by the railing. He's totally drunk, and has a bottle in his hand. He vents to her about Ursula dumping him for another man. He feels totally humiliated to be dumped like this; he was so ignorant and stupid for getting involved with her. He looks at Ines. She is nervous. He gets up and back her to railing as he continues to babble and then he starts to kiss her. (Uh-Oh! this can't be good.) Ines breaks free and runs away to the house. Vasco laughs, goes back to sitting on stoop, drinking from his bottle and thought bubbling to himself about women.

* Cami and Jimena say good bye and hug Claudio and Ascanio in the courtyard. Ascanio promises Cami to take care of Claudio and get him home safely. Ascanio and Claudio leave. Cami and Jimena hug and cry.

* Mario walks outside the hotel to stretch. He watches as Ascanio and Claudio walk down the street and board the coach. Mario runs back inside.

* Rico puts on his jacket as Mario knocks. Rico whistles. Mario enters to tell him of the departures - is it too early for visiting? wonders Mario. No time like the present, Rico says. Rico and Mario leave.

* Rico knocks on the front gate of Cami's mansion. The very friendly, trusting maid Cleotilde answers the door. Rico asks to speak with Camila de Salamanca, and gives Cleotilde his "fake" name. Rico waits in the courtyard as Cleotilde goes inside the house.

* In private salon, Cami and Jimena are having their morning tea party. Cleotilde knocks on the door - Cami has a visitor. Cami opens the door and Cleo tells her about Ricardo Lopez de Carvajal is there to see her. Cami is surprised; too early for visitors; but agrees to meet with him in the formal salon. Cleo leaves. Cami asks Jimena to come with her and makes Jimena promise not to make a scandal. Jimena promises to remain quiet. They leave.

* In the formal salon, Rico waits patiently. As Cami and Jimena enter, Rico turns to greet them. They are impactado when they see him. Rico asks which of them is the widow de Salamanca? Cami says she is, and then presents Jimena to him. Rico apologizes for the early hour of the visit. He wishes to discuss mutual business with her. They sit down. He starts to explain about his protegee and her aunt (Lis and Fran) and then leads into the fact that Cami and Tim never consummated their marriage. Cami disputes that fact - they shared the same bed. Rico mentions letter from Tim's doctor, Bonaficio, that states with Tim's advanced years and health he could not possibly have sex at all. They debate the matter. He wonders if she's pregnant? Cami is nervous and impactado. Jimena steps forward and says, with hand on Cami's stomach that yes indeed Cami is pregnant. Rico laughs and congratulates Cami (he plays along with the act.) Cami is still nervous. He starts to leave. Cami says she will escort him outside. Jimena follows them to the door of the house.

* At the front gate, Rico laughs and says he doesn't believe a word from Jimena's mouth about the pregnancy. Cami is nervous and wonders how he can tell - Rico says he knows the signs. Rico walks close to her by the doorway and mentions 'making a deal with her'. Cami wonders about the deal. He says they can talk about it later and he leaves. She quickly shuts the doors and runs back inside the house.

* In the salon, Cami and Jimena discuss the reason Jimena lied to Rico. Jimena says it gives them more time to think, for Cami to actually get pregnant by Santo. Jimena mentions the man, Rico, is equal to Antillano. Cami asks then she noticed the resemblance also. Cami thinks about what a mess her life has become now. Jimena mentions the plan for the pregnancy. Cami wonders about that plan, find a man to get her pregnant so she can keep the inheritance. Jimena says Santo may be willing to help. Cami has her doubts. Jimena recalls her own horrible childhood with her mother and father and siblings, she cries and grumbles. Cami tries to understand and console. Jimena reminds Cami how blessed and charmed her life has been and continues to be.

* Mario and Rico meet in the forest by the lake. Rico tells Mario about his meeting with Cami and Jimena (he thinks they recognize him). Mario makes a remark about the ladies like refined gentlemen. Rico responds with his doubts, then tells Mario that Cami and Jimena says Cami is pregnant but he doesn't really believe it. He rides off, without waiting for Mario to get his horse ready to go.

* Fran and Lis talk in room, wonder where Rico is. Knock on the door. Rico enters. Fran asks if he saw Cami. As Rico tells her about the meeting, there's a knock at the door. The hotel staff are there for the luggage. Rico tells Lis and Fran he has decided to stay at the hotel for awhile longer. Lis disappointed and asks if they will see him at the mansion - he promises to visit them often. He escorts Lis out of the room, Fran follows.

* Jorge greets Rico, Lis and Fran on the courtyard. Jorge tells staff to take the luggage to the prepared guest rooms. Rico says thank you. As Jorge escorts them to the center of the courtyard, Sofia comes out to greet them. Jorge presents Sofia, Rico presents himself and Lisabetha and Aunt Fran. Sofia approaches Lis and talks to her. Lis gives Sofia a warm-hearted compliment and Sofia is impactado. Sofia escorts the ladies inside. Jorge and Rico go off to talk.

* Fortunata helps Ursula get ready in her bedroom. She tells Ursula that the house guests and Rico have arrived. Ursula tells Tita and the nanny to go play outside. Tita makes a fuss because she wants to stay with her mom. Nanny escorts Tita out of the room. Fortunata helps Ursula finish getting dressed, as they talk about Rico vs. Vasco, and the gossip around town about her.

* In the office, Rico and Jorge discuss the length of time Lis and Fran will be at the house; Rico wishes to find a house to rent in the area. Jorge says no need, they can stay for as long as they want. Rico says that's very gracious, but he would prefer a place of his own, so he can get his own business started. Jorge asks about the business he's interested in. He mentions business with sugar. Jorge wonders about his business dealings with pirates. Rico says as long as the cash rolls in, does it really matter the process? Jorge and Rico laugh - Jorge says we will work well together. Knock at the door. Alberto enters. Jorge presents him to Rico. Jorge tells Alberto about Rico and his business venture, and asks Alberto for his opinion. Alberto responds and talks with Rico. They exchange glances.

* As Santo works in blacksmith shop, Mario bugs him with personal questions about his family ties to the town. Santo asks Mario about his hometown. Mario says he's a man of the world. Santo asks about Mario's boss - Mario says he's a boss and a friend. Santo asks more questions about Mr. Lopez de Carvajal. Mario wonders about the curiosity; if Santo is afraid of his boss; Santo says he's not. Pancho and Crispin tell Mario that the horses are ready to go. Mario pays Santo the one peso bill and walks the horses away.

* Cami and Jimena talk as they sew on the courtyard. Cami isn't comfortable with Jimena's idea. Jimena says with her inheritance, she's helped so many already, she can continue to do so. Cami gives her opinions. Knock at the door. Jimena wonders about Antillano's deal, wants Cami to ask about it. Cami isn't interested. Cleo answers the door; ushers Rita inside. Cami is happy to see her sister and gives her a hug. They go inside to talk. Cleo and Jimena stay outside by the doors - try to eavesdrop on the conversation inside.

* Rita and Cami talk in the formal salon about Santo's attitude shift and her marriage since Cami returned to town. Rita vents her frustrations and jealousies over all the meetings between Cami and Santo. Cami says she and Santo are just friends, and she will not adapt her life just to avoid Rita's jealous behavior. Cami vents her own frustrations over Rita marrying Santo. They debate and argue and cry. Rita asks Cami if she and Santo are lovers. Cami responds and turns around. Rita cries and wonders again about it. Cami bites her lip to hold back her tears.

* Lis and Fran sit in the ladies private salon with Sofia, Ursula and Fortunata. They talk about Rico - Lis says he prefers his freedom that's why he didn't move over to the mansion with them. Sofia asks about their trip to San Fernando. Fran and Lis tell them about Lis' father, the demon, who gave away the bulk of his estate to his slave bride. Fortunata asks about court case against the will. Fran tells them about the doctor's letter. Lis says the lady claims she's pregnant now, but they aren't convinced. Ursula asks if the lady is in San Fernando. Fran says yes. Sofia asks for her name. Lis says Camila Darien. Fortunata gasps, "Justo's daughter!" Fran is stunned they know her. Sofia says yes, all her life. Ursula calls Cami a "dead fly". Sofia says Cami has been a good girl all her life. Fortunata repeats the highlights of the story, then has to apologize to Lis for calling her "the blind girl". Lis forgives her.

* Sofia and Fortunata meet with Justo at his home. They discuss the story of Cami as told by Fran and Lis. Fortunata then mentions that the man with Fran and Lis (Rico) is a potential husband for Ursula. Justo is impactado. Sofia thinks it is perverse.

* Rico visits the mansion. The guard lets him in; he strolls through the courtyard and into the house. He asks the maids where Fran and Lis' rooms are. The maid escorts him upstairs. Ursula stops him on the stairs to talk. He tries to leave. She invites him to her room for a private talk. He's polite and then leaves.

* In the room, Fran reads on the bed. Lis sits in the chair holding her doll. Lis wonders if Ursula is interested in Rico; Fran hasn't been paying attention to Ursula at all. Knock at the door. Lis uses her cane to answer the door. Rico enters. They sit and discuss what to do about Cami's pregnancy. Rico says they should just wait and see if Cami starts to show or not. Fran replies she doesn't believe that will ever happen. Rico has to convince them to stick with his plan and let it proceed as he has designed it. They discuss Cami and the plan. Rico asks about the accommodations. Lis says she doesn't like Ursula - she's too frivolous and flirtatious. Lis wonders if he's interested in her. Rico says she's okay, but he's not interested. Lis holds his hand and is happily enchanted.

* Jimena is putting things away in the closet in Cami's bedroom. Cami enters crying, about Rita's jealousy and accusation that she and Santo are lovers. Jimena listens and then tries to cheer Cami up. Cami leaves the room.

* Sofia and Fortunata talk as they stroll through town. Sofia tells Fortunata her questions about Rico. They see Rico leave the mansion and stop. Rico walks to them, greets them properly and leaves. Sofia and Fortunata walk to the front gate. (Sofia is still not impressed.)

* Santo sees Rita run back home crying. He follows her into the house, very concerned. In the bedroom, Rita confronts Santo if he and Cami are lovers. He's stunned by the question. Rita takes the look as meaning that it is true - she saw the same look on Cami's face earlier. They argue over the point and Rita's jealousy. Santo storms out as Ofelia enters the room. Rita cries on Ofelia's shoulder. Ofelia is impactado and bewildered.

* Mario and Rico are in front of the hotel as Santo hobbles by in the street. Santo is frustrated and angry and looks around the town. Mario and Rico watch Santo and follow him all the way to Cami's mansion. Mario and Rico hide behind a nearby coach and gossip about Santo's mood and why he's there. Mario and Rico leave.

* In the salon, Santo and Cami hug and start kissing!

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