Caray, Caray!

We begin with a little (or a lot) from Friday (Ed note. Is it me or the bit that they add at the beginning of the show that was shown the day before is getting longer and longer?)
Here is what happened on Friday from Jeanne’s recap. It is now complete.

Fern has bent down in front of Marely’s desk to face her, and they have a little tête-à-tête. She’s concerned that her boss has asked for her in hysteria. He tells her she’s lucky; he hasn’t seen anyone else yet, not their bosses nor Pastor. He’s been waiting to give Monica his report. She’s jokes about what saint to thank for this miracle. Ivonne walks through the lobby in the background, eyeing them suspiciously. Fern makes a sarcastic crack when he notes her presence about how nice the day had been until this moment, what a shame. He smiles mischievously down at Marely who smiles back equally mischievously and rolls her eyes.Juan gets a lovely little kiss from Susanna across the desk and tells him she’s going to the hotel. Will he come by later? They could eat together, or something. He thought bubbles as he gazes at her, preoccupied by that “something,” and aloud tells her yes, they’ll talk. But his demeanor changes and Susanna notes it as he goes off in his thought bubble again. He didn’t want to give her hopes, because not even he himself knew what would happen. Susanna nails him-Why? Has something happened? He hurries to tell her it’s not that, he has lots of unfinished tasks. She eyes him with a question in her eye, while he thought bubbles that what he’s really thinking about is calling his Palomita again. [Ed. Note: apparently Paula knows Juan better than her mother does.] Susanna touches his face and tells him fine, if he decides, she’ll still be there. She has No Plans. He thought bubbles that this is how he likes them, well behaved. He tells her he’ll let her know one way or another in a little while (te hablo o te caigo, my loose interpretation, tell me if I’ve missed the meaning, someone). Juan ushers Susanna out of the office in a little bit of a rush, with his hands on her shoulders, while he thinks about calling Paula, because according to her mother at this hour the marble rose would be at Ana’s house.Well, Juan is right and probably a mind reader, because she’s there to answer the phone. Unfortunately, so is Laura, who is painting some little artsy objects with Ana. Juan thought bubbles when he hears her voice that his legs were turning to jelly at the moment. Paula asks who is it several times while he’s lost in thought and not responding, but is predictably ecstatic to hear his voice when he finally finds it. Laura is totally tuned in as soon as she hears Paula yell “Juan,” too—she and Ana turn around to look at Paula, in unison. Paula babbles on…. she’s so happy to hear his voice, so how has he been, etc. Juan is all business, fine, he’s simply returning her call—Licenciada. Paula doesn’t pick up on the tone of voice or choice of words. She thanks him for calling and tells him Ana had let her know he called, what a shame she wasn’t there. Juan’s spine stiffens as she stands tall in his office, listening to her voice and steeling himself to not fall into a trap. His voice gets harsh. “Yes, yes, she told me about you returning to your house with Don César Luis.” Juan thought bubbles that after that moment he doesn’t know what happened to him. But, he felt the urgency to tear this woman out of his heart (lit., let go of this woman), and all the irritation, spite, doubts, that had immobilized him such a long time. His face screws up with rage as Paula continues softly –with a rapt audience behind her – that she wanted to talk to him. He asks about what, Licenciada? Paula, still not registering the bad vibes, says she doesn’t know, for nothing special, but to now how he’s been. She’s excited that finally she can talk to him. Juan cuts loose and lets her have it with both barrels: frankly, he doesn’t understand her insistence in looking for him to call just to ask such stupid questions. Her face falls, she’s finally getting it. She stutters and he interrupts. Did she just need to tell him how happy she is with CL? Paula protests, no….and he interrupts again, yelling, what is it you want? To see if you still have the power to mess with my mind? Do you want to know if here, at your feet, I can offer you anything? Paula feels desperate; she’s lost control of this conversation and doesn’t understand qué the heck is happening. Why is he talking to her like this? He tells her they better drop the stupid games, because they’re not going anywhere, and do him the favor of LEAVING HIM IN PEACE because though it’ll be hard for her to grasp, he’s better off far from her and he’s succeeded in regaining his life there and he has no place in his life for her, nor for her damn memory. Is that clear, Señorita? He quiets and breathes again, while Paula’s tears come.

Paula tries to defend herself, she says that she understands that Juan is mad at her, but … Juan doesn’t let her continue. –You used me Paula, you used me to marry the rich guy that gives you anything that you need or not? At this point of the conversation Paula is crying hard, she can hardly speaks and says that He is right, that please forgive her and that she is never going to bother him again. Juan is beside himself, yelling at the phone like his life depends on it. –I’m glad that you understand, because that is exactly what I want. I don’t want to know about you, and I don’t want to hear your voice ever again! Paula hangs up and runs to her room. Juan is crying and still yelling to the phone –I want to tear you from my chest, I want to forget your voice, your body, because if I see you again, I swear to you! I’ll die! This was quite a scene, and very rewarding to watch, it was about time Juan told Miss I-don’t-have-a-clue (or would it be Mrs. I-don’t-have-a-clue) how he felt.

At the Cachon residence, Nidia is trying to make Yadira feel guilty; she keeps on repeating what a BAD grandmother she is. Is she allowed to at least pick up the bib that is on the floor? Or is it to dangerous for the baby to have her grandmother that close to her. Yadira just rolls her eyes and tells her that yes; she is aloud to pick up the bib and to please do it. Nidia says “Ahora resulta que la niña se va a asolear por decirle solecito” –The girl is going to get a heat stroke just because we are calling her little sun, in other words that they (Kike and Yadi) are overprotecting their child. Yadira once more rolls her eyes and tells her to cut it out and help her with the child. Nidia says she’ll do it just because the own mother of the child asked.
At Farrell Fernando is giving his report. Monica is all flustered and apologizes to Fernando for keeping him waiting. Fernando wants to know if there is a problem. Monica says that no, everything is fine, and wants to know what happened with the business. Fernando tells her that apparently Don Pastor didn’t have anything to do with the business, it was just a coincidence. Monica is not convinced about that, but changes the conversation; what about Juan Dominguez? Has he heard from him?

At the marketplace Remoacha tells Kike that Don Angarita came by and was very mad, because he wasn’t taking care of the business. Kike says that Don Angarita has to understand that he had to rescue his daughter from the hands of Godzilla. He also says that is not fair that Don Anga shows unannounced and not gives him a chance to explain himself.

At Farrell Anga is talking to an uninterested CL. He is explaining that Pastor didn’t have anything to do with the business, everything was just a coincidence. Pastor says see? I told you.

Fernando is telling Monica that he doesn’t know anything about Juan. The last he heard is that Juan came to the baptism of Kike’s daughter and then disappeared. He wants to know why Monica is so interested in Juan. Monica plays dumb. –Who me? Not at all. She says that she just thought that Juan could be an asset for the company. Fernando says ok with his lips, but “I don’t believe you” with his eyes.

Molondron is supervising the work in the field, apparently is lunch time, he opens his lunch and decides that he rather sing that eat. He starts a sweet tune. Herlinda approaches and hears the song, she asks him about his lunch and his guitar.

Juan is in his office still thinking about the phone call. He can’t believe he talked like that to his Licenciada. He says that it is like somebody else that only looked like him was the one doing the talking. It was like if an exterior force told him enough is enough, was it maybe the voice of his hart? He says he is not sure, but when he was talking he felt like if a bag full of rocks was lifted from his chest, he felt pain and happiness at the same time, because he knew now that after he had told Paula off, that chapter of his life was now close forever. (One can only hope).

At Ana’s house Paula is maaaad; she is as annoying as usual, everything has to be about her, I think, Why me? Is her mantra, but I digress, she says that Juan is a stupid (insert personal interpretation here). Ana is trying to talk some sense into her (give it up as a bad job, Ana) –Did she think that Juan was going to be happy and waiting for her phone call?. Paula whines some more –Didn’t he said he loved me? That I was the love of his life? (Earth to Paula, you are married darling, or putting it in the unforgettable words of Ferro; um, hello dude! (Or dudette) HUSBAND WITH CANCER?). Ana tells her that everybody has a limit and Juan reached his when she married CL. But, but, why did he treat me like his worst enemy? Ana tells her that she behaved worst when she used Juan to get to CL, she further explains that the reason she (Paula) is so mad is because Juan had never told her “sus verdades” the naked truth, and it hurts her because she is still in love with Juan. Paula does what every mature person does when she is loosing an argument (not); she accuses Ana of siding with the enemy. (Is this what is like to have daughters? A never ending argument about how unfair you are? Because if that is the case I’m so happy I have sons) Ana says that it was better this way, now that relationship is dead and buried.

At Achichipico, Juan is walking down a beautiful path lined with trees, he finds Molondon and Herlinda. Molondon asks him why is he so down and where is he going, Juan just replies he is going to pick up Juanito from School. Molondon asks Juan if he can go with him, Juan says sure whatever. Molo says goodbye to Herlinda and walks with Juan. Juan tells Molo what happened, how he just heard her voice and he didn’t even let her speak, how he “se la puso como camote, como chancla” (Ed note. Usually the phrase “me lo puse como camote” is used to denote a physical attack, it lit means “I put him like a sweet potatoe” I’m not to sure about this one, but I think it has to do with the color of “los camotes” made in Puebla, they are purple, hence I left him all purple. The “chancla” bit is a little easier, lit. I left her like an old sandal)
Juan is mad at himself because he feels he might have been a little too harsh on her, but Molo says as long as you did not disrespect her and told her everything from the heart, it is ok. Juan says no, I was very civilized and concrete. Molo then says to calm down or does he want call her back and ask for forgiveness? Juan says no, he said what he said and good riddance (Good for you Juan!)

2nd part

Angarita arrives at the Cachon residence. Yadi opens the door; he presents himself and asks to see Nidia, after a few minutes of hesitation she agrees to call her. Nidia is at the baby’s room, Yadi tells her that Angarita Calvo is down stairs to see her. Nidia doesn’t remember him. Yadi tells her he used to be an old boyfriend. Nidia still doesn’t remember. She wants to know the whole story about her and Angarita before going to see him. Yadi says she doesn’t know what happened. She needs to ask him herself.

At Achichipico, Juan and Susana are on their way to pick up Juanito. They are going to eat together. Juanito picked the restaurant, and Juan doesn’t know if Susana is going to like the place. Juanito wants to eat “tacos de pata de Dona Silvia” Lit Doña Silvia’s feet Tacos. Realizing how strange this sounds Juanito clarifies that the Tacos are made out of pork’s feet not Doña Silvia’s feet. Susana laughs and says that she doesn’t mind, she’ll give them a try. Juan thought bubbles that that is the kind of women he likes. “Leidas, pensantes y jaladoras” Lit. –Well-read, thoughtful and bold. Juanito is very happy too. He suggests that after eating, they could go swimming. Juan laughs nervously and thought bubbles that he doesn’t know how to swim. He says that they shouldn’t because there are crocodiles. Juanito says no, there are not crocodiles, is Juan afraid? Juan says no, I’m not afraid and nerviously accepts.

At the Cachon residence, Nidia comes down the stairs; when Angarita sees her he is impactado. She is dress to impress, he takes her hand to kiss it and right then Delirio walks in asking for an explanation. We go to commercials.

Back from commercials

CL is sitting by himself at his office. He is remembering what the doctor told him about the operation, he is distressed.
Outside the office Yvonne is talking to her friend. –What happened? Why hasn’t she given back the right exams? Erika tells her that he urologist didn’t open his office today; they’ll have to wait until tomorrow. Yvonne says that the joke went long enough. Pastor comes by and over hears, he asks what joke? Yvonne plays it down, --a joke I’m playing to a friend. Pastor wants to talk to CL. Yvonne says to enter under his own risk. Pastor enters and he is received by CL yelling at him to get out of his office and leave him alone. Pastor runs out of the office for dear life. Closes the door and looks at Yvonne. She is laughing at him with an” I told you” look.

Delirio asks for an explanation and Nidia has one; --I don’t remember anything, Yadi told me that Mr. Calvo is a good friend of the family and she invited him to eat. Delirio is not happy about this. Nidia lays it thick –you are so well mannered, I knew you would accept. Anga says that if his presence makes Delirio uncomfortable, maybe Delirio should go, but he doesn’t mind one way or the other. Nidia excuses herself to go to check on the food. As she is leaving, she asks Delirio to be a good host and to offer Don Calvo a drink. Delirio says with pleasure, what about a cup of arsenic. Anga politely refuses. (This whole scene was really funny)

Marely and Fer are eating together. Marely says she is happy that Fer is back because now she doesn’t have to eat by herself; Fer wants to know if that is the only reason. She says that she likes his company; Fer feels bold and after a few compliments, asks Marely out. Marely is surprised but politely refuses. She tells him that she is still in love with Juan and she doesn’t want to use him. –What if I want to be used? I don’t mind, as long as you are with me, he says. Marely is surprised and thinks about it, she asks him if he would be willing to go slowly and if he promises not to pressure her. Fer says yes.

At Farrell Monica brought food for CL. She is trying to making him eat. He just stares and doesn’t say anything. Monica is almost pleading. She takes his hand and tells him that everything is going to be ok. CL finally speaks and tells her that he is going to go thru with the operation, Monica congratulates him and says that she’ll be right there with him. CL says that he is terrified. Monica comforts him. Right then the phone rings. It is Mrs. Why me. (I guess after finishing with her tantrum she realized her options have been reduced to CL and decided to give it a try) She is inviting CL to eat. CL says that he already bought food. Pula wants to know who else is there. He says nobody I’m eating alone. Monica’s face says it all. After he hangs up, she asks why he said that. CL tells her that he doesn’t want any more problems with Paula. Monica says she understands and leaves the office.

Juan, Juanito and Susana are eating ice cream. Juanito asks if it is time to go to the river. Juan is giving more excuses, finally Susana and Juanito start taunting him; is he afraid? Juan says no and valiantly accepts. They go to their house to change and to the store to buy a swimming suit for Susana.

After dinner Nidia, Anga, and Delirio are talking. Nidia suggests that it is time for Delirio to go. (Ed. Note. Seeing this scene I remembered about Mexico’s meal schedule. Usually you eat breakfast at about 6 or 7 in the morning, and then you had a little fruit or a sandwich at about 11 am by 1:30 pm kids where going back home from school, and business and offices where closed for about 2 hours so that everybody could have enough time to eat dinner at home. Everything was open back at 4:00 pm and finally closed at 8:00 pm. At that point you would drink a cup of coffee and a piece of bread and would be ready to go to bed. I’m not sure if this is still done this way, but judging by this scene, it looks like this is the case.) Delirio says that maybe he should stay, but after a while agrees that he should go. As soon as Delirio leaves, Nidia goes to the point. How was their relationship? She wants to know everything.

Juan and Juanito are finally at the river. Juanito jumps into the water right away. Juan doesn’t want to get in. Susana comes with an itsy bitsy bikini. Juan is so impactado that he falls into the river. Juanito and Susana panic when Juan doesn’t come back to the surface. Finally Susana jumps in as Juan comes out for air. She grabs him by the armpits and drags him to shallow water. Juan is out for the count, and Juanito is yelling to Susana to give him mouth to mouth. Finally Juan revives and starts laughing saying that everything was a joke. Susana and Juanito are not laughing. Juanito goes back to swimming and Juan explains to Susana that he doesn’t know how to swim, but doesn’t want Juanito to know. Susana says that she’ll teach him to swim.
At the Cachon residence, Anga has told Nidia all the sordid details of their romance, how Nidia told him that she was pregnant and how he had to go because it was very painful. Nidia, then says that since the impediment was the baby, and there is no baby, then maybe they should pick up their relationship where they left it. Anga is not that sure. He says he has to leave. Nidia says fine, but I want you to know that the doors of this house are wide open for you. Anga leaves.

Juan and Susana are back at the river. I guess they took Juanito home to Molo, because in the next scene we see Juanito doing his homework. Susana tells Juan how to float, while she holds him. He thought bubbles that this is it. It is now or never. He kisses Susana.

The end

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