Caray, Caray!

Inside the cabaña, Dr. Max is holding Hugo, supported on either side by Guillermo and Helena, at gunpoint.

Helena asks how Dr. Max found them. Dr. Max replies that he knew Hugo would need the medicines and he followed Guillermo from the pharmacy. Helena says that Hugo forced her and Guillermo to help him and Dr. Max calls her a liar and scornfully points out that Hugo can barely move.
“Dr. Max,” says Hugo, “I need my medicines. You can’t do this. I need to get out of here.”
“That’s not going to happen, Señor de Medina,” replies Dr. Max, “Everyone thinks you are dead and that’s how you are going to stay – dead!” In desperation, Hugo lunges at Dr. Max and knocks him down. Guillermo gives Hugo the medicines and he staggers out of the cabaña. Dr. Max orders Los Burke to go after Hugo but they initially refuse saying that they did what they were supposed to, now Dr. Max is on his own. Dr. Max points his pistol at them and demands that they go after Hugo. “If anyone sees him,” says Dr. Max, “we are all lost.” Los Burke go out. Dr. Max says that Hugo will be his greatest investigation even if he is dead.

At the Obragon house, Ester is scandalized. She says that Soledad cannot be married in a black dress. Soledad says that Hugo was buried two days ago. Everyone knows she is in mourning and Alcides knew it when he insisted that she marry him this day. When Ester demands that Soledad change, Soledad refuses. She says that she has done everything they have asked of her. The one thing she will not give up is her dignity. Lucas supports Soledad’s decision. He says that Alcides won’t like it when he sees her but he won’t have time to avoid it.

As Rebeca is about to leave for the wedding, Marina asks to speak to her. She says that she heard that Boris bought some property for her. Rebeca says that is true. Why does she ask? Marina says that Alcides has accused Boris of stealing a large sum of money. Rebeca says that Boris was at her house and bought her late husband’s hacienda for a large sum of money. Marina says that Rebeca is the only one who can help her get Boris out of jail. At this point, Alcides comes down the stairs and asks why Marina is bothering his guests.

“Alcides, what is this about Boris being in jail for stealing money from your late brother?” asks Rebeca, “I thought we made it clear last night that he bought the hacienda.” Alcides says that is clear and he escorts Rebeca outside.

Guillermo, Helena and Dr. Max are not having any success finding Hugo. Dr. Max suggests that they each take a different direction but Helena says that they should go to the church because for sure Hugo will go looking for his fiancé.

Meanwhile, Hugo gives himself an injection of the medicines that Guillermo brought him. The medicine must be good stuff because immediately Hugo is out of pain and is high as a kite.

Alcides scolds Marina for making him look bad in front of his guests. Marina says that she was just trying to help Boris. Alcides says that he has already decided to drop the charges against Boris. Marina asks when will he do it. “Later, I don’t know when,” replies Alcides. Marina says that she only asks because being in prison seems to be getting to Boris. He is saying strange things.
A: Like what?
M: That Don Hugo was buried alive and things like that.
A: Poor guy. Is that what he’s saying? If that’s so, I’ll get him out jail today.

Hugo steals some clothes from a peasant’s hut and finally gets out of the suit he was buried in. For the next couple of weeks, we will have to see Hugo wearing this horrible campesino outfit complete with floppy hat – a sad come down from his previous sartorial elegance.

At the sanatorium, a nurse gives Beatriz a pill. Another nurse comes in and they have a conversation about Alcides marrying Soledad while Beatriz takes the pill out of her mouth and hides it with the others under her pillow. When they leave, Beatriz say that she will ruin that bastard Alcides’ wedding plans. She says that she has to get out of the sanatorium.

Eloisa and Alcides exchange compliments in the Church. Then the wedding march starts. Soledad comes up the aisle in her black dress while the congregation whispers.

Hugo hides behind a tree while Los Burke walk by saying that he must be at church since Soledad is at this minute marrying his brother.

Hugo flashes back to Manrique at the velorio. “Soledad will have to clear all this up,” says and sets off.

In the church, Alcides stares at Soledad:

A: What does this mean?
S: You know that I am in mourning [de luto].
A: But it’s our wedding, Soledad. We look foolish in front of all the guests.
Ester: Alcides, the dress isn’t important. Soledad will finally be your wife.
A: I won’t marry you dressed like that.
S: Alcides, you’re the one who wanted the wedding to be today so accept the consequences. It will look even worse if you walk out of here. You decide.
The priest comes up and and asks what is going on.

Beatriz overpowers the nurse and injects her with the sedative. “Alcides de Medina, I’m coming for you,” she says.

The priest tells Alcides and Soledad that if they have a disagreement, they should wait and think it over. Lucas says that he agrees with the priest but Alcides interrupts and tells the priest to begin the ceremony. Soledad takes a deep breath and nods. We can see Ester breathing a huge sigh of relief. Alcides offers his arm to Soledad and the ceremony begins.

Disguised as a nurse, Beatriz makes good her escape from the Sanatorium.

Marina comes to see Boris in prison. He asks if she found the documents. She says that the horse was there but the saddlebags were gone. She assumes that Alcides found them first. Boris is upset. He thinks he will never get out prison. Marina tells him not to worry. Alcides has agreed to get Boris out of prison after the wedding. Poor Boris doesn’t know anything about that and Marina has to tell him that Soledad is marrying Alcides. Boris says that he can’t believe it. If Hugo were alive, this would be too much for him.

Hugo is alive and he stops and leans on a tree to rest. Beatriz comes up behind him and hits him with a big stick thinking he is Alcides. She says that he doesn’t deserve to live after what he did to her. She says that she is going to kill him and raises her stick again.

The doctor discovers that Beatriz was not taking her medications and scolds the nurses.

He tells them to get guards and search until they find Beatriz. Another nurse tells the doctor that Beatriz’ mother Gladis wants to speak to the doctor.

Hugo and Beatriz are struggling on the ground. Hugo keeps saying that he is Hugo and can prove it but Beatriz says that Hugo is dead and he must be Alcides. Dr. Max comes up and knocks Beatriz out. He points his gun at Hugo and says, “Do you think you could run away from me so easily? I’ve got you, Hugo de Medina!”

The doctor tries to put Gladis off by saying that this isn’t a good day to see Beatriz because she has been very nervous lately. Gladis complains that Beatriz doesn’t seem to be getting any better. She demands to see Beatriz immediately. The doctor says that Beatriz is violent and seeing her could be dangerous. He asks Gladis to let him do his work and to come back when Beatriz is calmer. Gladis tells her maid that she doesn’t think the doctor is telling the truth.

During the wedding ceremony, Soledad flashes back to an idyllic picnic with Hugo. She and Hugo make a pact to always be together.

With his gun pointed at Hugo, Dr. Max says that Hugo forced him to do. He had to be sure that Hugo wouldn’t accuse him. Hugo says that he wasn’t going to do that. He isn’t dead and he isn’t going to allow Dr. Max to experiment on him. “Everyone thinks you’re dead,” says Dr. Max, “and you’ll return to the cemetery after I finish studying your body.” Los Burke have come up behind Dr. Max and Guillermo pulls out a knife. Hugo tells Dr. Max that they can come to an agreement that will benefit them both. While Dr. Max is saying that he will kill Hugo, Guillermo comes up behind him and puts his knife to Dr. Max’s throat. Helena asks what he is doing. Guillermo says that he is stopping an injustice. They aren’t killers – unlike some. Hugo gets up. Guillermo tells Hugo to go – he will take care of Dr. Max. Helena asks Guillermo if he is sure about what he is doing. Guillermo says that he is sure. He will take care of Dr. Max and Helena should take care of Beatriz. Guillermo marches Dr. Max off. Helena looks around but Beatriz is gone. “ Kitten!” she yells to Guillermo, "The crazy woman took off!” [¡Gatito, la loca se fue!]

At the church, the priest gets to the part of the ceremony where he asks if anyone knows any reason why this couple shouldn’t be joined in matrimony. Lucas starts to make an objection but Ester tells him not to do anything foolish. Úrsula weeps silently. Eloisa says that it such a waste but she will be the one to provide relief for such a lack of love. Alcides looks at Soledad and she looks so lost and alone, it’s heartbreaking.

Meanwhile, Hugo is trying to get to the church. It’s too late. The priest declares Soledad and Alcides man and wife. The congregation applauds. Hugo is in the church. He sees that he’s gotten there too late.

Los Burke tie Dr. Max up and gag him.

Guillermo tells Helena that they are all Hugo has and they can take advantage of the situation. from the situation. Helena is relieved. She was afraid Guillermo was acting out of noble motives.

Hugo weeps at the betrayal of Soledad.

As horrible as being buried alive was, this is probably his lowest moment when he thinks that the one person to whom he has given his unconditional love has betrayed him with his brother. Hugo starts to leave the church when Beatriz shows up. Now she recognizes him as Hugo. “I’m going to tell everyone the truth,” she says, “I swear to you that blood will run.” Hugo stops her. He says there is another way to make them pay.

In the church, Rebeca, Paquito and Eloisa congratulate Alcides and Soledad. Alcides introduces them to Soledad and tells her that they will live in the hacienda that Hugo bought from Rebeca. Soledad excuses herself. Alcides follows and asks where she is going,
S: Alcides, I did what I had to do for you. My father is still sick so I’m going to take care of him.
A: You will have time to visit them. Now you are my wife. It’s your duty to be with me.
Ester: Alcides is right. You’re married now. You should be together.
Lucas: No one has said otherwise. Soledad will get her things and Úrsula’s, who as of today will be living with you.
A: That won’t be necessary. Marina can take care of both of us.
S: Yes, Úrsula will live with me. She always has. Alcides, please, I’ve given in to everything you wanted. Let me have this.
A: Are you sure? Not in everything.

Alcides goes to see Boris in jail. He asks the police to leave them alone. He tells Boris that he has spoken to the police inspector and he will be freed.

Boris thanks him. Alcides says that thanks aren’t necessary. Boris was always faithful to Hugo and that should be rewarded. Alcides asks Boris why he said that Hugo could have been buried alive. Boris says that there’s no point in keeping the secret anymore. Hugo suffered from catalepsy just like Alcides’ father. Alcides pretends to be surprised. Boris asks Alcides to let him dig up Hugo’s grave. He says that there is a possibility Hugo might still be alive. Alcides says that he can’t permit that. Boris says that he has to find out the cause of Hugo’s death. Alcides says that cause of Hugo’s death was the injuries he suffered in the accident. Boris pleads with Alcides. He says that when Hugo was faced with a difficult situation, he would get a catalepsy attack. “If my brother was buried alive,” says Alcides, “and he died of asphyxiation, like my father, I would never forgive myself. I couldn’t bear the guilt of letting… (Alcides feigns being unable to speak from horror) ..my own brother die. For you own good and for the memory of Hugo, you’re going to keep this a secret. If you don’t, I’ll make sure you are locked up forever.” Alcides turns and walks away.

Hugo leads Beatriz into Dr. Max’s laboratory.

She asks who told everyone that he was dead. She thinks it was Arturo. Hugo says that it is a long story but Arturo didn’t have anything to do with it. Beatriz recognizes that she is at Dr. Max’s and gets agitated saying that she isn’t crazy. Hugo reassures her that no one is saying that she is crazy. He suggests that she go lie down and Helena leads her away. Guillermo asks Hugo if he made it to the wedding. Hugo says that he got to the wedding but too late. Soledad is married to Alcides. “My brother tried to kill me with the help of my enemies,” says Hugo, “and the woman I loved my has been deceiving me the whole time. But it won’t end here. It won’t end here.”

In Hugo’s bedroom, Soledad finds the watch that she gave him. She flashes back to finding Hugo apparently dead on his bed and their happy times. She looks at the locket he gave her and remembers their lovemaking.

Manrique and his goons are waiting for Alcides at the police station.

Manrique says that Alcides has no more excuses. Alcides says that Manrique should congratulate him. He just married Soledad de Obragón. Manrique says that is great. Now Alcides can repay the money that Manrique lent to the Obragóns. Letting Manrique see that he is armed, Alcides says that he is a man of his word and suggests that they go somewhere more private. They leave walking past Boris and Marina who overheard their conversation. Boris ask Marina is she heard that. “The marriage between Soledad and Alcides was set up,” says Boris, continuing with hatred in his voice, “That woman never loved Don Hugo.” Marina says that Hugo is dead and can’t be hurt. She asks what Boris is going to do since he can’t work for Alcides. Boris says that there is one very important thing he has to do and not to worry. He’ll be fine.

Hugo tells the bound and gagged Dr. Max that he wants his help with his illness while he carries out his plan of vengeance [This is ‘Plan of Vengeance I’ or ‘Plan of Vengeance Lite’ to distinguish it from the much more elaborate Plan of Vengeance Hugo sets up later.] Dr. Max says that he isn’t interested in teaming up with someone who could, at any moment, reveal that Dr. Max gets corpses from the cemetery for his scientific studies. Hugo says that won’t happen. As soon as he finishes what he has to do, Hugo says that he will disappear. If Dr. Max finds a cure for catalepsy, he could become a notable figure in the medical world. Dr. Max agrees to play on Hugo’s team but only because his illness is so interesting. Hugo unties him. Hugo tells Los Burke that he is goin to get revenge on everyone who has harmed him. He asks if Los Burke will help. They reply that as long as there is money in it for them, they’re in. Los Burke ask what to do about Beatriz. Hugo tells them to let her sleep. She needs to rest and get better. He leaves.

It’s dusk and once again someone is digging up Hugo’s grave.

This time it’s Boris.
B: I’m sorry, Don Hugo, I’m sorry. I have to see you. I have to see you, Don Hugo. I have to know what the real cause of your death was. I hope your death wasn’t related to catalepsy. I’ll never forgive myself if it was.
Out of the shadows comes Hugo’s voice:
H: Don’t wear yourself out looking, Boris. I’m not there.
B: Don Hugo? Don Hugo?
Hugo comes out of the shadows and faces his friend.

B: Don Hugo. Don Hugo.

In the taverna, Alcides orders another round of drinks (the cheap stuff) for everyone. He carries a bottle to a table where Arturo is sitting. “So this is the official celebration of your wedding, Alcides,” says Arturo, “I don’t want to imagine the honeymoon. I imagine we’ll be seeing you in here a lot.” Alcides tells him to keeps his comments to himself. At this moment, Paquito and Hercules come into the taverna. Alcides asks Paquito to show the article to his friend, Arturo. Alcides reads it to Arturo:

“What very few people knew was that Hugo de Medina had a brother, who, aside from being his twin, was much superior to him. Alcides’ virtues are only matched by his generosity and good will. He’s a sensible and intelligent man. He’s an honest lawyer who stands by his principles.”
Arturo is amused. He compliments Paquito by saying that he knew he was journalist but didn’t realize that he wrote fiction. Paquito is offended and tells Arturo that he is a serious journalist who doesn’t allow anyone to make fun of his articles. He is about to leave in a huff when Hercules asks him to point out the man that he told him about. Paquito points out Manrique and says he is a loan shark who likes to gamble. Hercules wants to try his luck and forces Paquito to introduce him.

Arturo asks Alcides when he is going to get his inheritance. Alcides replies that the new judge hasn’t arrived in town yet so Arturo will have to be patient. Arturo says that he can’t be impatient about moving into Alcides’ house. He needs to get his mother settled. Alcides says that he will move to the Montenegro hacienda very soon. Doña Gladis’ maid has come looking for Arturo. She says that his mother needs to see him right away. It’s urgent.

Marina says that she understands that Úrsula will be working in Hugo’s house again. Úrsula replies that she will be Soledad’s maid. Marina says that Úrsula already knows the workings of the house but that some things have changed. Boris no longer works there. Úrsula says that she understands. Boris was Hugo’s right-hand man. She says that Marina must miss him. Marina tells Úrsula to mind her own business and says that Boris is hers. When Úrsula is gone, Marina wonders where Boris is.

Boris and Hugo are catching up at the cemetery:
B: I thought you died of asphyxiation, señor. I felt so guilty.
H: The only guilty one is my brother Alcides. He knew about my supposed death and let them bury me alive. If it weren’t for Los Burke, I wouldn’t be here.
B: Los Burke? They dug you up, señor?
H: They dug up my ‘body’ to sell to Dr. Max for his experiments. Later on, they helped me escape. For money, of course.
B: Los Burque are not trustworthy, señor. Guillermo tired to rob your house many times. As for Dr. Max, I don’t trust him.
H: I understand but they know my secret. I have to keep them on my side.

Úrsula encounters Soledad in the hall on her way out. Soledad says that she can’t stop thinking about what happened the night before at the cabaña. She is sure that she saw Hugo and she has to go back there. Úrsula gives her standard: Hugo is dead and you have to accept that speech but Soledad is sure that Hugo’s ghost is angry at her for marrying Alcides. She says that she has to go there and apologize. Úrsula knows better than to argue with Soledad when she has one of her crazy ideas. She says that she will go with Soledad to protect her and the baby. Eloisa is listening to all this. She comes out and tells Soledad that she wants to be her friend. When Soledad and Úrsula have gone, Eloisa savors the information that Soledad is pregnant. She wonders if it is Hugo’s or Alcides’ baby.

Back at the cemetery, Boris starts to tell Hugo about Soledad marrying Alcides.

Hugo says that he saw Soledad coming out of the church. Boris says that he heard Alcides say that the marriage was arranged. “Soledad married Alcides the day after my death,” [Three days after, actually. This is Tues. evening and Hugo ‘died’ on Saturday, but whatever.] says Hugo, “She never loved me.”

The credits roll.

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