Caray, Caray!

EPISODE 54:
* Pablo tells Rico that Foreman and Hernan have arrived in town, and that he had a lengthy conversation with Alberto near the posada; and then he saw that Alberto and Lis got quite chummy as they walked back to Alberto's house. Rico isn't too happy with the news about Lis.

* In her bedroom, Manuela and Agata discuss what they saw between Alberto and Lis in the salon. Then they discuss Manuela's crush on Ascanio. Manuela says he's as kind and polite as Santo and Rico. Agata reminds her that her dad will never permit her to marry him, so she needs to get him out of her mind. Manuela pouts.

* Lis returns to her room, with good news. Fran scolds her for leaving without notice like that. Lis tells her she went to see Alberto and he has to medical letter. Fran quickly closes the doors and they discuss how Alberto will take the letter to the jurisdictional judge of San Fernando, Don Eustaquio de la Oca, directly, and that Lis is sure that he is sincere in his feelings towards her. Fran is happy to hear that and wishes for Lis and Alberto to get married. Fran continues with her thought and starts to insults Lis with the notions of Alberto's age and her disability. Lis is furious and asserts her rights to decide what she herself will and won't do.

* Rico talks in the bedroom with Cami, about Foreman's deal with Jorge and Alberto and they are almost certain that they are involved with the caravan assaults. Cami is pleased and thinks they should turn them in so Don Gaspar can get him his full pardon. Rico says they can't, they don't have proof, and Jorge's so powerful he doubts if anyone will testify against him. They discuss - Rico thought bubbles that maybe Lis can help them. Cami glares, like she isn't so sure about that.

* Jorge and Alberto discuss Foreman's arrival in town, how to handle business discussions with him and whether to schedule a meeting. Alberto then asks about Gonzalo. Jorge comments.

* Rico and Cami discuss his meeting with Foreman. She's nervous; he tells her to trust him. He kisses her and leaves.

* Out in the yard, Rico sees Mario and Guerrero return. Mario reports in that they got to the house too late. Mario says that they found Bernie dead inside Eusebia's house - he talked with Eusebia and her little girl - from the description, Rico supposes the man is an official from San Fernando; Mario thinks it is Alberto who killed Bernie and took the letter. Rico and Mario ponder who could've told Alberto about the letter - Ascanio, Vasco, Jimena, who else? Mario warns Rico to be very careful with Foreman, due to his business deals with Jorge and Alberto. Rico tells Mario not to say a word about the medical letter to Cami. Rico mounts his horse and rides away. Mario squats and thinks.

* Rico dismounts and walks fast to the hotel.

* In the lobby, Rico stops by the front desk. The desk clerk greets Rico Lopez de Carvajal - Rico asks which room is John Lancaster in? Desk clerk replies.

* Foreman sits at the table filled with food. Secret pirate knock on the door. Foreman preps his rifle. Secret pirate knock again. Foreman calls out, who is it? Rico answers, Antillano. Foreman puts down his rifle and lets Antillano inside. Rico asks Foreman about how long he's known Alberto? Foreman says hardly. Rico asks what they talked about when he arrived the other day, was it about him? Foreman explains the discussion briefly, and said he met Lis. They sit down and Foreman mentions meeting Mario on the road to town - Mario mentioned his marriage and he is intrigued to meet Rico's wife. Rico is uncomfortable and changes the subject back to talking business. Foreman asks to have dinner and meet his wife. Rico ignores the suggestion. Foreman asks about Rico's identity in town - Rico explains that he is a successful merchant businessman and goes by the name Ricardo Lopez de Carvajal. Foreman says they can continue this farce by saying that they know each other through shipping business in Cartagena, Columbia. Rico asks what business he has had with Alberto and Jorge. Foreman asks him to describe what type of man Don Jorge is. Rico gives a basic description. Foreman is intrigued.

* Alberto walks across the plaza and into the hotel.

* Foreman continues to talk with Rico about his wedding to Cami. Rico is uncomfortable and wishes they would stick to discussing business (nothing personal please). Foreman brings up meeting her - Rico says when do you want to come over? Foreman says how about dinner. Rico agrees. Knock at the door. Rico and Foreman are stunned. Foreman calls out, who is it? Alberto says his name through the door. Foreman opens the door and lets him inside. Alberto stares right at Rico - they greet each other. Foreman says you two know each other already - Alberto explains, small town, everyone knows everyone else here. Foreman explains that he and Rico know each other through business dealings in Cartagena. Rico leaves. Foreman tells Alberto that Rico just invited him over to his hacienda for dinner and to meet his wife. Alberto says he also came to invite Foreman to the palace for dinner to meet Don Jorge.

* Rico finds Mario on the street - they discuss privately about his meeting with Foreman, as well as their mounting suspicions about Jorge and Alberto. They watch Alberto and Foreman walk inside the mansion. Rico and Mario walk down the street, Mario tells him that Cami and Jimena went over to her father's place; Rico tells Mario to go talk with Ascanio, he'll go find Vasco.

* Inside the mansion entry hall, Foreman admires the decor. He and Alberto discuss Rico, - Alberto wonders if Rico is really who he says he is - Foreman changes the subject really subtly and starts mentioning Cami, Rico's wife; Alberto then mentions how they may be all gentlemen there but there is always a need to take precautions - Foreman is curious, what precautions are you talking about? Alberto explains. Jorge comes downstairs and joins Alberto, who introduces him to Foreman. They go into the salon to talk. Jorge and Foreman discuss whether he's encountered any problems since he's british in a spanish country; as well as the peace treaty between England and Spain. Jorge tells a butler to get some wine for them.

* Mario walks with Ascanio to the blacksmith shop. They discuss how Mario found Bernie dead and didn't find the letter in his belongings. Who else knew that Bernie had the letter? Ascanio doesn't know. Mario asks Ascanio for his help with spying on Alberto and Jorge. Ascanio is offended and reminds him that he only agreed to help keep the secret of Rico's identity because of Cami - no more no less. Ascanio leaves to return to work. Mario tosses a large green apple to a little boy nearby.

* As Ascanio attempts to get to work, Pancho and Crispin surround him and pressure him for information on Santo and what's going on? Ascanio adamantly refuses to tell them anything.

* Jorge, Foreman and Alberto have drinks in the salon. Jorge asks Foreman if he likes music - Foreman says yes, he does. Violinist starts to play. Jorge and Foreman start to discuss Foreman's travels - Jorge mentions one city - Foreman says too much pestilence there. He much prefers Florence (Firenze). Jorge agrees. Ursula comes downstairs. Jorge presents her to Foreman. Foreman is enchanted and greets her - Ursula and Foreman exchange flirtatious looks.

* Rico enters the yard and finds Vasco. He says he went to the mill to talk with him - Vasco said he came home to get some important papers. Rico tells him that Mario went to Eusebia's house - but Bernie was killed and the letter wasn't there. Vasco is stunned. Rico asks him if he knows who else could've known about Bernie and the letter. Vasco has to think - Rico wonders about Santo - Vasco says no, not him. Vasco remembers the chief of guards stopped by asking a bunch of questions, said he was there because of Bernie's mom, but Vasco suspects maybe Alberto and/or Jorge was also behind it. Paco runs over - Vasco says he has to get back to work now. Rico and Paco have a delightful uncle-nephew conversation - they go to the side of the garden and Paco shows off his garden plantings, Paco asks Rico if he can visit him at his home sometime. Rico says of course. Paco is excited. Cami spies on their conversation and approaches. Paco runs off to the house. Cami asks Rico about his meeting with Foreman. Rico smiles and replies.

* Cami and Rico join Justo, Paco, Ines and Jimena at the table. Paco tells Justo that Uncle Rico invited him to his hacienda. Justo acts surprised. Justo remembers their past conversation where Rico mentioned owning two boats - he would be enchanted to see them. Rico hesitates and then invites him on board, whenever he wants. Paco chimes in that he wants to see the boats also (botas grandotas).

* On the plaza, Alberto and Foreman discuss how much a part of their business deals is Jorge. Foreman mentions the caravan assaults and all the investigations going on surrounding them - wonders how much help there is to avoid the investigations. Alberto replies briefly. Foreman thanks him and goes into the hotel. Alberto glares in the door and then turns and returns to the mansion.

* In the office, Alberto discusses with Jorge how well Foreman and Rico covered up their stories. They may never get any proof if Rico is a pirate or not. Jorge thinks this is getting really dangerous. Alberto says he invited Foreman to dinner at the mansion tomorrow night. Jorge doesn't like that idea.

* In the raguan, Ursula talks with Sofia and Fortunata about Santo; then Ursula asks Sofia for a favor - to get dad to end her punishment/grounding. Sofia and Fortunata are rewinding up some yarn.

* Mario and Pablo are outside the hacienda talking. Rico, Cami and Jimena return home. Cami talks with Rico about inviting Sofia, Fortunata and Ursula to their wedding party. They see Mario and Pablo - Cami panics and asks Rico about Bernie and the letter - Rico doesn't really respond. Cami and Jimena go inside. Rico joins Mario and Pablo by the railing - Mario had no luck with Ascanio; Rico had the same with Vasco. Rico is frustrated, wonders if Lis said something. Pablo agrees with Rico. Rico wonders if Jorge or Lis now have the letter. Mario suggests that they break into Alberto's house and search for the letter.

* In the bedroom, Cami wonders about who to put on the invitation list for the party - Jimena sits on the bed and wonders about Cami and Rico sharing this bed together. Cami says stop that; she has many other things to worry about now. As Cami makes her list, Jimena asks if she will invite Ofelia? Cami thinks Ofelia may not be in the mood for a party.

* Lis and Fran are talking in the salon. Rico enters and interrupts. Lis is pleasant with her cousin. Rico asks her why she went over to Alberto's house? Lis says to visit Manuela. Rico doesn't buy that excuse - they used it yesterday as well. Fran pipes in that's their story, as well as Alberto is interested in courting Lis. Rico is growing frustrated and wants the truth - he thinks the story is only a pretext so that she can talk to Alberto about something else, perhaps tell him about the medical letter. Lis is impactado, and Fran is bothered by the insinuation. Rico warns them that if Alberto has the letter and uses it, Cami will be a servant again and in jail! Fran and Rico argue about family - Rico says that Cami is part of his family now too, she's his wife! Fran says not really! Fran spouts off about Rico's mom, the estate, Tim, his pirate past. Rico gets really angry and furious at Fran - he finally screams fine then, DOES ALBERTO HAVE THE LETTER OR NOT? Lis and Fran both continue to say they have no idea. Rico screams at them. Fran says "DON'T YOU DARE!" Rico fires back, "OF COURSE I WILL DARE! AND YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID! VERY, VERY AFRAID!" Rico storms out of the room. Lis cries, he hates us.

* Rico enters Lis and Fran's room. He takes the key from the shelf and opens up the chests.

* Rico finds Mario in the office. Rico tells him that Lis and Fran claim they didn't tell anything about the medical letter to Alberto. Rico tells Mario that tonight only he, Mario and Pablo will go search Alberto's house. Rico leaves.

* In the bedroom, Rico enters and Cami shows him the invitation list. Cami notes that Rico has something else on his mind. Rico tries not to tell her; she presses, after all they are married, right? Rico confesses that Foreman will be coming to dinner tomorrow night - Cami freaks out at the late notice. Rico tells Cami about Foreman. Rico and Cami discuss how he is almost sure that Jorge and Alberto were involved in the caravan assaults. Rico washes up and says he has to leave. Cami presses for information. Rico finally tells her that Mario found Bernie dead and there was no sign of the medical letter in his possession. Cami is impactado.

* Alberto and Mateo walk out on the dark streets. Mario, Pablo and Rico are hiding nearby. Guard takes a drunk to the city jail. Rico pops out of hiding and follows Alberto and Mateo to the saloon. Rico finds Mario and Pablo - they whisper their plan. Mario plays drunk and distracts the guard at Alberto's house. Mario hits him upside the head and he is out cold and on the ground. Rico tells Pablo to stand guard, make sure the man doesn't wake up and keep watch for Alberto. Rico and Mario enter the house.

* Alberto, Mateo, Uriel and the really drunk Gonzalo are sitting at a table. Gonzalo blubbers to Alberto - Alberto calmly talks to Gonzalo and passes along Jorge's apologizes. Alberto and Gonzalo discuss the caravan assaults - it is good they all stayed calm and didn't go through with it.

* Mario and Rico are in Alberto's bedroom, sifting through all his personal, private papers and chests. Mario and Rico don't find the medical letter anywhere.

* Alberto leaves Uriel, Mateo and the now passed-out drunk Gonzalo at the table. Mateo spouts off about where Alberto is going - home perhaps? Alberto tells him to shut up, it's none of his business. Alberto leaves. Uriel and Mateo talk. Pablo had been spying on the group - he leaves fast when he sees that Alberto is leaving.

* In the salon, Jimena and Cami debate the search for the letter and all of Rico's sacrifices for her sake. They are pessimistic about the letter turning up and dooming them all; Jimena wonders if Cami regrets buying the mill back for her dad now? Cami is really upset; Rico has sacrificed so much for her; she thinks that he may regret ever getting involved with her in the first place.

* Rico and Mario are still in the bedroom. Pablo whistles from outside. Rico realizes that Alberto is on his way back home.

* Pablo is outside - the guard is about to wake up and Pablo kicks him out unconscious again.

* Rico and Mario hide in the shadows in the bedroom as they hear keys jingling out in the hallway. Alberto walks down the hall and into the bedroom. Rico jumps from behind and knocks Alberto out cold and Alberto falls onto the bed. Mario is impressed, "calmadito tiburoncito, where'd you learn that move?" Rico replies, El Chino taught him. Rico search Alberto's pockets. They leave quickly.

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