Caray, Caray!

Braulio has a talk with Hugo. Isn't it amazing how much Braulio looks like Pee Wee Herman? Braulio tells Hugo that Mili has come back. Hugo tells him that his hope is that Mili won't believe in Alex.
Hugo then tells Alex that Mili is back. Alex goes looking for her in the kitchen and finds out she's in with Connie.

Connie has called Mili in for a talk. They talk about the conditions under which she will stay--no more fighting with his wife and daughter. Mili agrees, but she asks that he tell them to stop picking on her. She says it's her father's fault for why she's the way she is. The creep took off before she was born and left her mother suffering. Her mother died, and so on. She talks about how she lost parents and he lost a child. Since Granny R is taking her in as a substitute daughter, they can comfort each other. She asks him to give her a hug in her childlike way and dives in. He holds his arms out, not sure what to do, then he hugs her close and buries his head in hers. He is near tears as he hugs his long-lost child for the first time. If anyone did not tear up while watching this amazing scene, I give up. You could feel all his regrets communicated in a few seconds.

Just then, Alex bursts in. He tells Pop to get his hands off Mili. He can't believe it--first you attack Andrea, and now Mili. Mili reveals that it was she who asked for the hug. She says she did it just because she felt like it. Alex is impactado. He runs out. Connie asks her what that was all about. Nothing, she replies. She exits saying con su permiso.

Alex is crying in his room, saying "you are worthless, Milagros." Mili is crying in her bunk bed.

Morgan is talking with Horacio about Horacio's two women, but I'm not sure what he really meant or what Morgan knows.

Regina tells Rocky to clean up Mili's meal. She left it overnight and it's full of ants. This makes no sense. Is she to be allowed to be a slob?

Snobby and her friend are talking about how Bobby is Snobby's secret admirer. They decide to play a trick on him. They call him and invite him to a party. He takes down the address, exulting at his success with Val. It's probably going to turn out to be a warehouse in a bad neighborhood.

Connie meets with Peralta, aka blackmailer guy. Is this Burgay from Amar? Yes, says IMDB--the actor's name is Arsenio Campos. He congratulates Connie. Apparently he's met with someone and it went well. They'll use the New Year's party to make some candidacy announcement.

Now Horacio corners Roxana in the garden. He tells her that he has to talk. He had looked for her at her sister's place years ago, but he couldn't find her. Roxana scoffs that she hasn't heard from her in years. Then she says "she would be proud of you." I am completely confused with this, but it appears from later dialogue that Horacio didn't know he had a daughter, and Roxana is referring to the daughter here.

Now Luciana comes over, and the two get all giggly about Luciana's flower collection. I have trouble seeing Luciana as a member of the garden club, especially since Horacio is doing all the work. Anyway, these two gals are new BFFs. Perhaps they'll play a few hands of canasta later.

Granny R wants to know why Mili is upset. To cheer her up, she tells Mili that tomorrow Mili will be invited to the party. Mili figures she's supposed to serve the hors d'oeuvres (bocadillas) and drinks, but no--Granny R assures her that she'll be attending as a member of the family. She will come down the stairs like a princess. Mili revels in the fact that the family will be "a parar de pestanas." I wish I could find a translation for this, as it appears to be a colorful way of saying "really pissed off."

Horacio and Morgan rehash in the kitchen again. Horacio wonders who Roxana could be referring to when she said "she'd be proud of you." Lina comes in on the tail end and hears them mention someone named Roxana. She tells them that Roxana is her mother's name. Note to Horacio: Get a clue!

Alex is smooching dispassionately with Andrea. He tells her the immortal words that every girl wants to hear: He needs her to forget Mili. Golddigger that she is, however, this is music to her ears, but she has some conditions: She says she's not coming back to him unless she's sure of him. She wants to be his wife. Alex flashes back on Mili and is not immediately forthcoming with an enthusiastic response. Andrea says she's waiting. Alex chokes out the equivalent of "well, I guess so." No problem! Andrea is ecstatic and immediately begins planning for wedded bliss. They will announce the engagement at the big party.

Granny continues planning with Mili. She reminds Mili that Alex told her he loved her. Mili tells her it's just more of his cruel joking. The joke is that she loves him, but he feels nothing for her.

Mili leaves. Regina says to herself that the old history will not be repeated, not this time.

Horacio and Lina talk about Roxana. Lina asks how he knows Roxana. I didn't quite follow what he said.

Luciana is chatting in the garden with her new BFF, Roxana. Roxana spots Horacio talking to Lina. Then Lina comes over to ask if she can bring them a drink. She leaves, and Roxana comments that she notices that girl and her father sure spend a lot of time together. Luciana is completely puzzled. She says that Lina's father doesn't work here. Roxana says she thought Lina's father was the gardener, meaning Horacio. Luciana tells Roxana that she's a real comedian. But she's happy to have her over--she needs a good friend.

Mili is regaling the other maids with the tale of her upcoming debut. This is pretty cute, I thought. She is acting out broadly how she will be presented. Everyone oohs and aahs, but Mili said, don't be so happy--it won't be so great when she tumbles down the stairs and makes a fool of herself.

Luciana comes in to see Regina. She calls her usted, which I find surprising. Is it typical that people keep using usted with their in-laws? Regina wants to know why she decided not to go away. Luciana says she's afraid of what Connie would do to her son if she left. Granny reminds her that she is really in charge, and she'd never allow anything wrong to happen. Then they move on to the subject of a possible divorce or separation. Luciana says that Regina would be very happy if they got divorced. Regina denies it. She says she's sorry that things didn't work out. Luciana calls her a hypocrite. She says Regina really wanted Connie to marry a servant.
Moreover, Regina doesn't know what it's like to sleep with someone who doesn't love you. Regina tells her that she's wrong. If Luciana only knew . . . Hmm. I wonder what Regina's back story is.

Val is telling Andrea about some photo shoot and models' party she's going to the next day. Andrea tells her that she has to come to the New Year's party because of the big engagement announcement. Val is thrilled. Meanwhile, this is all going on in front of Karla.

Alex is now meeting with Regina, who is telling him all about how she's going to have him introduce his novia Mili. He tells her that things have changed. One day you're in, and one day you're out. Granny tells him to quit the Heidi Klum stuff. He says something confusing about it will be better this way if they break off. There was something about having no memory, but it made no sense to me.

Granny castigates Alex--he can't let Mili suffer. Please gratify her whim, and do it for her. Alex reluctantly agrees. Boy, this party is going to be fun!

The next scene shows him talking to Andrea. He says that Granny wants him to present Mili to the family. Andrea says the she hopes he told her no. Er, no. Andrea then decides that it's not a bad idea for Mili to be a princess for a day. Then she'll be put in her place.

Mili is in her bunk bed. Melancholy piano theme.

More desultory kissing between Alex and Andrea. He is flashing back on Mili again. He holds Andrea limply and tells her he's not in the mood--he has a headache! She reminds him that that's what women say! But she doesn't really seem to mind, as long as she's going to get that ring on her finger.

Padre and Sor are still plotting on what to do about a problem like Milagros. They decide they'll tell Connie she must not go back to the house--it's the only way to separate them.

Bobby talks to Val about the party again. He leaves with Alex to go shopping. Val quickly calls her other partner in crime and tells her that the plot is working. Bobby is really falling for that fake party story.

Val calls Morgan over to get him to drive her somewhere. Morgan says he can't--he's driving Regina and Mili shopping. What? Spoily Spice asks Granny if she could actually be using HER chauffeur to drive . . . THAT (pointing at Mili and cringing). Granny tells her too bad--she can drive herself. Val says she doesn't like to drive. Well, you can call a cab--or take the subway. Be careful you don't fall on the rails! Mili then comes over and whispers triumphantly to Val that she should "chupate esta, mandarina," or suck it up, tangerine! For good measure, she makes a sucking sound. Hah!

Damien now tells Hugo that he wants him to come down to the party. Hugo wants to know why--does Pop want everyone to view his crippled handiwork? Damien tells Hugo to stop being a victim. He also wants sonny boy to meet his new girlfriend. This makes Hugo really mad!

Mili and Granny have a lot of fun shopping. Mili trips on some stilettos, and hilarity ensues. Mili and Granny stroll the mall in matching soccer shirts. Morgan brings up the rear loaded down with packages.

Meanwhile, Alex and Bobby are shopping for an engagement ring, but the whole time Alex is talking about Mili. Bobby tells him that he's had enough with hearing about "Carlitos." It's a wonder they didn't run into Granny and Mili.

Karla corners Damien in the hall and accuses him of inviting his new girlfriend over before the paint is dry. She calls him trash. She says she was going to be rid of the uniform, but now she won't He tells her to get one thing clear--he's the boss and she's the servant (he's not even the boss--what a creep). Once a servant, always a servant. She says she swears he'll regret what he's doing (using the tu form). He says, let me make one thing perfectly clear--don't you tutear me, you igualada (uppity lowlife). Double creep!

Mili's now talking about all her new clothes in the kitchen. Oops. Karla breaks the news that Alex is going to announce his engagement to Andrea. She says she heard it from Val. Mili is impactada.

Connie meets with the Padre to discuss the upcoming election. Padre will support Connie. Connie thanks him, saying it's good to have a sacerdote linked to the family. Yes, everyone should have his own personal sacerdote.

Mili is now in Hugo's room crying bitterly. Alex has played his games for the last time. This time she's going far away. No, Hugo says--she promised Granny she would go to the party, and she wouldn't want to disappoint Granny--trust him he says, and play along.

Bobby is making his way to the "party." He knocks on the door of an apartment, and a fat woman answers. He tries to say it's a mistake. Where's Gisele Bundchen? No, she says. You're Bobby, right? We'll spend new year together and have breakfast. She pulls him in and closes the door.

The party is now in full swing. Peralty introduces his wife to Damien. Damien introduces his girlfriend Roxana. Damien meets the Padre and tells him the good news that Alex is announcing his engagement and introduces Andrea. Padrea is relieved at this good choice--anyone who isn't Mili.

Now it's time for Mili to come down. Alex starts heading up the stairs. Andrea takes a look and mutters that the chamagosa doesn't know what's going to hit her. Mili poses at the top of the balcony, and she looks really pretty. Alex hesitates in going up the stairs, but Granny encourages him to get going. Just then someone appears at Mili's side. It's Hugo, dressed in a tuxedo, and WALKING! He offers his arm to Mili, and she takes it, looking triumphantly at her subjects below: They are impactados, as the chords of shock music plays.

Preview: A bar fight where Alex gets hurt and is rushed to the hospital. Mili cries over an unconscious Alex and says she loves him. She says it's all her fault.

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