Caray, Caray!

[Lots of dialog and action in this one, less detail. As always please correct or fill in the blanks since I don't have the advantage of caps!]

We start out with the bride and groom arriving at home and then the nice (long) romantic scene where they finally make love, with Camila obviously into it, more so than the last time. She pulls him to her. We get glimpses of them between all the red and white roses that Jimena has positioned in a million vases around the bedroom.

Quick cut to Ofelia, being dropped off at her house by Dona Sofia (who we don’t see).
Back to Camila and Ric—he’s asleep and she touches his face. He wakes up and they start to go at it again. (No words, just music).

Back at Ofelia’s Ascanio and Vasco are loading Don Justo into a coach. Justo appears to be his old self, except for his facial paralysis making it a little hard to understand him. Ofelia says she wished that she could go with him but she wants to see her son. Justo says that it’s not necessary. He tells her to tell her son to be strong and he wants her to thank him for defending Camila. Grita says she’ll be along later but Justo tells her that it’s not necessary and that he’ll be fine. They take off for Justo’s house.

Grita immediately starts pestering Ofelia to take her to see Santiago at the prison. Ofelia tells her no. Ofelia says they probably won’t let her in anyway. Grita starts complaining about her rights as his wife but Ofelia points out that she hasn’t been well of late and besides, what is she going to do there anyway, bicker with Santiago and nag him some more? Grita launches into her “Nobody likes me” speech. Ofelia shoots back that everybody is not against her but they are tired of her badmouthing her sister—“who hasn’t done anything to you.” Grita takes umbrage at this saying that her sister has ruined her life. Before, she and Santiago were happy. Ever since she came back, Santiago just isn’t the same. “Now he’s in jail, and it’s HER fault!” Ofelia shouts back that it wasn’t Camila’s fault and she’s tired of arguing. She walks away. Grita yells after her that she wants to see her husband. Ofelia yells back NO! I SAID NO! Grita stews.

Over at the Mancera Mansion, Ursula is dressed up with her red and white feathers, a servant in tow with a basket of food for Santiago. Fortunata shows up and asks her where she’s going and Ursula tells her. They exchange info about Dona Sofia. Fortunata says that the servants told her that she went out last night and came back in the wee hours of the morning. She didn’t go alone either. “You’re not going to believe it “ says Fortunata, “With Camila, Ofelia and Ricardo.” They went out and then came back according to the Coachman. Ursula asks why and Fortunata adds with excitement: “What else would a couple be doing at Mt. Carmelo in the middle of the night? Getting married!” Ursula is surprised but holds her comment when she sees the servant who had been lagging behind approach.

Back at Justo’s, Vasco and Ascanio are helping him into the house. He doesn’t want to be put back in his bedroom so they seat him at the table. He gathers the solicitous servants around and says he has an announcement to make. “Camila and Ricardo got married last night” he says. Vasco repeats the words but everybody is relieved and happy.

Over at the jailhouse, The jailer admits Ofelia, Ursula and the servant to Santiago’s cell. Santiago asks after Justo and Ofelia says he’s a little better and he’s been able to go home. Then he asks after Rita and Ofelia says she’s fine. Ofelia mentions that Ursula “intervened” with Don Jorge on his behalf. Ursula tells him the good news/bad news—he’ll be set free in a week but he’ll have to endure the public punishment of 20 lashes. Santiago takes the news with a stoic look and Ursula jumps in to say that she can try to get her father to reduce the punishment but Santiago cuts her off and says he’ll take his medicine. Ofelia turns to the contents of her basket which has food and other things “to make him stronger.” Ursula’s brought a basket full of oranges (?). Santiago smiles at Ursula and Ursula looks down demurely and has tears in her eyes, which she wipes away. [I haven’t been able to follow the discussion threads on this in the past couple of episodes—Do people think this is one of those blood—calling out to blood themes that are so popular in novleas? After all, he’s her half-brother right? Or is this Ursula just appreciating the man-flesh as usual?]

Back at Casa Camila, the newlyweds are eating breakfast with Jimena. Jimena is making a fuss over the ring and asks whether it was part of his pirate booty. Ric says no, it belonged to his mother. Jimena asks if she’s still alive but Ric says no, a little darkly, perhaps remembering suddenly how he made that deathbed promise to Mom to steal the family fortune back from that whore his uncle married (i.e. Camila). “You’ve never told me about her“chirps Camila, reaching for his hand. Rico says, “They’ll be time for that.” He changes the subject to the wedding dinner they are going to have. Camila is nervous that Don Jorge will find out and get mad. Ric says he’s going to get mad eventually. Camila says that she wants her Dad to be there. He suggests that they go visit him to see how he’s doing. Camila asks what they are going to do with the business and Ric says they might as well wait until the documents arrive. [I think this is in reference to the removal of the concession?] Camila jumps up to get her things. They both stand up as she goes. After she is some distance away, Jimena asks Ric if he really loves her. Ric sighs and replies, “More than anyone else on earth.“ Jimena says “how come I can’t find a hawt guy like you? Strong, decisive, adventurous and who loves me like crazy!” Rico suave pipes up “How ‘bout Mario?” Jimena makes a face and says he’s annoying [pesado]. He asks if she likes him and she says yes. [I think she says] why, does he like me? Ric responds non comittally, “I don’t know.”

Don Jorge is enquiring of an official if the marriage contract has been signed yet. The guy says no, nothing has shown up yet. Jorge says that’s strange. He understood that they already had done it. The guy tells him that as soon as he gets it, he’ll let him know. And “Have a nice day.” He says to Don Jorge’s departing backside.

Ric and Camila are promenading next to the river on the way to Justo’s house. Ric says he has to go back to his house to talk to Lis. Camila asks whether Lis will be angry. Ric says no, she’s been in a conciliatory mood. I couldn’t hear the next thing he said but suddenly he kisses her and she teases him by running away a short distance. He catches her and kisses her. He asks if she is coming to his house and Camila says she thought he was going to go to her house. He pretends to put his foot down that she should go to HIS house, because he’s the man. She assents and Ric says, and anyway, you be better protected from HIM—as Don Jorge walks up at that moment, with a squad of his personal guard. Don Jorge greets them regally and asks what’s up. Ric says that he’s happy and Don J asks after the stolen fortune. Ric smiles and says not yet, but he trusts he will. He then gallantly introduces Camila as HIS WIFE. Dona Camila Lopez de Carvajal. Don J stiffens and says “future wife?” Ric says nope, “we got married yesterday.” Don J points out that he didn’t give his permission. “But the monks of Mt. Carmelo did” says Ric. Don Jorge says OK, bids them goodbye and leaves very quickly, trailed by the guards. Over loud, dramatic music, Camila is panicked and is afraid that Don J is going to take out his anger on her Dad. Then she’s worried that he’ll do something to Ric. Ric comforts her and says that he can take care of himself and that she needs to have faith him. After all, he’s the dread pirate EL Antillano and he’s not going to let some Podunk lord beat him. This is an occasion for another kissing session.

When Don Jorge arrives home in a bad humor, Sofia is there to greet him with little Tita. She announces that Camila and Ric are married. When he asks how she knows, Sofia tells him that she was one of the witnesses. Don J is livid and says “How dare you?” “In the same manner that you dared to slap me…and in front of your daughter” says Sofia archly. She directs the servant to take Tita. “Is this war?” asks Don J. “An eye for an eye?” “and tooth for tooth” says Sofia. Don J sizes her up. Sofia stares right back at him.

Ursula and Ofelia are walking through the [NOISY!] Plaza after visiting Santiago in jail. Ofelia thanks Ursula and says that she shouldn’t risk it anymore since her dad will be angry when he finds out. Ursula says not to worry, and besides, she’s been remiss in not doing charitable work and it now seems like a good time to get more involved in the community. [Especially when a hunky guy is involved!] Ofelia says that she hasn’t thought of it that way and she’s glad that Ursula feels that way. Ursula takes the opportunity to ask Ofelia if the rumors are true that Camila and Ric got married at Mt. Carmelo. Ofelia says yes. Ursula continues “to avoid that my father sleep with her?” Ofelia replies again, yes. Ursula remarks on how there will be problems when her Dad finds out. Ofelia says there will be problems in any event. The two women bid eachother goodbye and Ursula takes off.

Camila and Ric have arrived at the store. Camila has already checked in with Ascanio to see how he’s doing with the accounts. Ines updates them on how things are going. Vasco is at the mill but he’s worried that they will take everything from them. Camila assures Ines that she still has money and that nobody is going to go hungry. Ines smiles gratefully. Ines suddenly says that she understands that if they lose the concession, they can sell the properties and start over. Ines seems very happy at the prospect. Camila smiles too but Ric gravely takes her aside and leads Camila out of the store.

Don J is now with Marcelino, the notary in his office. He wants him to write up the notice removing the concession for the mill and the store from Justo. Marcelino starts to whimper that the people will think... Don Jorge butts in that he doesn’t care—Here they will do as he says. Marcelino accedes to Don J’s wishes. Marcelino then asks if he wants him to write up a “for sale” notice for the mill and the store. Don J says no, he’s going to give him to his friends. Marcelino tries to interject that usually in these cases…Don J cuts him off again. He doesn’t want to hear anymore. This is personal. Either Marcelino will do what he says or he can look for another job. Marcelino backs down again. The notice should be delivered tomorrow sharp. Marcelino says of course.

Camila and Ric are now walking away from the store. Camila is thinking that maybe she could buy the concessions herself. Ric is still grim and she asks him if he is opposed to the idea. “It’s my father” says Camila. Ric says no, it’s not that. It’s just that this is a bad time. He doesn’t have any money. He’s sure that the ones who took it are LaFont and his buddies but he doesn’t have the proof he needs. Camila says that SHE has money and that she’ll spend every last dime to make sure that her father can keep his living. Ric says there is still a bit of a problem. He didn’t want to say because it would worry her but if she’s going to be throwing the big bucks around---the ED letter hasn’t been destroyed. It’s still out there somewhere with Bernabe. If he decides to sell it to Lis or Don Jorge, it will annul her marriage to Don Timmy. In that case, a judge could force her to return the entire fortune, including that she’s already spent, on the house, in the earthquake aid, on Bernabe’s blackmail. Camila is stricken. “In that case, I should have slept with Don Jorge!” she says. Ric doesn’t like the sound of that. “It’s the only solution” says Camila darkly. Ric says no, “there are others.” Ric says there are others. I only told you so that you didn’t take make any dramatic actions. Camila says that her Great Grandfather obtained the concessions to the store and the mill. If they take it away from her father, after so many generations, he will die. Ric urges her to wait and see how things develop. She looks at him and says that she’s gotten him involved in so many problems. Ric says she has him and he loves he, he’s already told her so a thousand ways. Over a barking dog, Ric tells her that he’s there to help and protect her, to share [her life with her]. They embrace and his look is worried, over her shoulder.

On a long boat, the pirate that Foreman sent to gather intelligence about El Antillano has returned to give Foreman a report. He disembarks and Foreman who is chatting up a servant girl turns to him and says “what have we got? (In English and then in Spanish) “What have you found out?” The pirate says that the people on Mariana Island talked. Foreman tells him to hurry up and tell him already. The pirate says that the mother of the Antillano died and his Uncle died too and left his fortune to a servant girl that he married. El Antillano went with his Aunt and a Cousin to Mexico to get the fortune back. “To Mexico?” asks Foreman. “To a town called San Fernando” says the Pirate. “How curious, says Foreman, that’s Alberto LaFont’s town. Is that a coincidence or not?” The pirate looks doubtful.

Ursula and Fortunata are with Sofia in the Zaguan. Ursula is remarking on her mother’s daring to not only take Ric and Camila to their wedding but to be a witness. Fortunata agrees that Don Jorge will be furious. Sofia, who is sewing a quilt with Fortunata, says he already knows. Ursula asks what he said but Sofia says nothing. She knows that he’ll eventually take it out on her but she doesn’t care. She changes the subject to ask Ursula if she went to see Santiago to give him the good news (about his release) Ursula says yes, and that he didn’t even flinch when she told him about the lashes and even said that he deserved them. “He’s a different kind of man” she says admiringly. Sofia says” he’s a good boy.” Ursula says she was thinking about asking her Dad to lower the number of lashes. Fortunata agrees. Sofia says that she can try but she doubts that Jorge will listen. Ursula says she’s going to try right now and leaves, shivering with excitement. Sofia remarks that she can’t understand this sudden interest in charity from Ursula. She’s never acted this way before to aid a prisoner or help anybody. Fortunata suggests that maybe she’s changing. Dona Sofia says she doubts it. She only hopes that she isn’t thinking up some plot. Sofia gets mad at Fortunata and says that if she has the LEAST SUSPICION, that she should tell her RIGHT AWAY. It would be ….an abbbberation!...she stutters from the horror of it. [I assume she is thinking that Ursula might try to get into Santiago’s pants and thereby unknowingly commit incest. ] Fortunata is taken aback and says sure she will tell her…but…how could you think that…. Ursula shoots her a look.

Back to Foreman and the other pirate. Foreman suggests that they head over to Mexico. The pirate says no, it would be very dangerous. Foreman smiles and says that the fortune smiles on the bold [the world belongs to the audacious] and he who doesn’t risk, doesn’t gain. “And what are we going to gain from that miserable little town?” asks the pirate. Foreman says he doesn’t know but he doesn’t like coincidences. And Juancho and the boys are too close by and he doesn’t like that. The pirate says, “what if the Antillano denounces them?” Foreman says no, he doesn’t think so, he’d be denouncing himself and he’s too smart for that. Foreman asks if he found out if El Antillano’s family had any important relationships. The pirate says yes, one—Don Gaspar de Valdez. Foreman asks who he is. The pirate says he’s a priest, but the person who told him mentioned him with much respect. Foreman says among the Catholics there are priests and then there are PRIESTS. Some are of the people and some are of Rome. Foreman raises his glass and as he and the pirate agree on this point.

Ric and Camila are finally meeting with Justo, who has moved inside. He is happy to see them married and he gives them his good wishes. He says he’s sorry that he had to push Ric to marry her so soon. Ric gallantly thanks him for giving him PERMISSION to marry his daughter. He gives her a little squeeze and kisses her cheek, which leads to more kissy face between the two of them. Justo continues that he doesn’t want Vasco’s marriage to be delayed either but Ofelia says that Santiago has to take her to the altar. Camila says she understands that he’ll be released soon and a few days more shouldn’t matter. Justo says he hopes so, and maybe he will be better then too. He says he’s happy about it and that her brother promised to change, but still…Camila cuts in to add, God willing. Ric reminds her that her father needs his rest. She gets up and kisses his hand. Tears roll down her cheeks as she says, I love you Dad! Justo smiles and says I love you too.

In the kitchen, Grita is yelling once again about Santiago getting 20 lashes. “It’s going to leave him like Jesus Christ!—ALL BECAUSE OF HER.” Just then Camila and Ric descend from the upper room where Justo was and overhear her diatribe. Ric speaks up to say that Santiago did what any man would do to defend a woman’s honor. Grita starts in on him to complain about how it was Ric’s job to defend Camila when Camila cuts in and says she won’t let Rita blame Ric. Besides, she and Ric are married now. Rita now complains that she married Ric only because she couldn’t have Santiago. Ric breaks in to say that she’s insulting HIM and her sister and that he won’t take it. And if her husband continues to think of Camila, it’s Rita and Santiago’s problem not his and Camila’s. They leave. Ines upbraids Rita for her unfounded jealousy. Rita says that she’s just saying that because Santiago’s her brother. Ines says no, Rita’s constant complaints and bad humor are driving him away. Rita laughs evilly. AS IF. Ines goes on to say that everybody is sick of her constantly running down Camila. Ines tells her that she married Santiago knowing full well that he had been in love with Camila and when she returned she never once complained about you. Rita says that that isn’t true, she did. Ines gets frustrated with the conversation and walks away.Grita turns to look in the direction of the departed Camila and Ric, scowling.

Rick and Camila are walking through town. Camila speculates whether Rita’s pregnancy has made her so uptight. Ric says he doesn’t really care. What he’d like to know is if Camila still feels something for Santiago. Camila pauses and says “I loved him a lot, you know.” Ric says “sure.” She continues “I endured…everything I had to…to be able to see him again. When I returned, I felt bad, really bad because he married my sister. It made me bitter, angry. You know that the first time you had me, I was not a virgin. But it wasn’t because of Santiago. And it wasn’t because of my husband. It was because of those evil men who took me. She turns around to face him and he puts his arms around her. You were the first time I made love. And that’s not why I love you…but for many other things. And now I’ve come to love you too much, because when someone loves someone that much, they suffer. Rick has a sharp intake of breath and whispers, “Me too.” “I’m afraid to fall madly in love with you because if something should separate us, I don’t think I could bear it.” They kiss and he puts his arms around her.
Over at Mansion Mancera, Ursula is begging her father to lighten up on the lashes for Santiago. Jorge shouts no, no! But Ursula points out that Santiago is a popular guy in the town and although she knows that the offense was grave, if he is merciful with Santiago, he will not be criticized as much for taking Justo’s concessions away. Don Jorge sighs and says that he will think about it. Ursula thanks him and scurries upstairs, where the servant and Tita are. She tells the servant to take a message to Santiago at the jail that her father will reduce the sentence because she asked. The servant agrees and Ursula hustles her along reminding her to include the part giving her the credit for the reprieve.

Over at Ric’s country estate Rick Mario and Pablo are trying to figure out how they can get back Ric’s loot from Don Jorge’s house. Pablo thinks they just do a raid but Ric points out that they have only 6 men . Pablo says they can get reinforcements from Pirate central. Ric doesn’t want a direct assault with a war in the town square. The guard s will start shooting at the townsfolk and there will be a massacre. Mario asks him if he wants his cash back or not. Ric says yes, but not at the cost of innocent lives. Ric says they could be Camila’s friends or relatives. Mario says CAMILA! He’s exasperated and gets up to walk out. Ric jumps up after him and says that they have to talk. “Whenever you want…RICARDO” says Mario pointedly. Ric gives him a look and says that tonight they are going to LaFont’s and he’d like him to be there. He thumps his chest and leaves. Pablo asks Mario what’s going on. Mario says that what’s going on is that El Antillano is no longer the same. Love has made him go soft in the head. Pablo looks worried. Mario looks thoughtful.

It’s evening and Camila and Jimena are lighting candles around Camila’s house. Camila confesses to Jimena that Ric told her about the ED letter’s continued existence. Jimena drops a candle. She asks what the bottom line is. Camila fills her in on the worse case scenario—she loses all the money and she has to come up with whatever she originally had. And she won’t go back to being a servant, she’ll be in debtor’s prison. Jimena is impactada. She says they must find the letter. She suggests that maybe Vasco has an idea of where his friend might be but is just pretending not to know. Camila says no, not after what happened with their father and he knows that we need the money. Jimena thinks that Vasco thinks that Ric can take care of her family, maybe she’d better tell him that Ric lost all his loot. Camila doesn’t want to tell him, Ricardo told her all that in confidence. Jimena thinks she should tell Vasco anyway. There’s a knock at the door Camila gets excited that maybe it is Ric. Instead, a servant girl brings a letter from Ric. She opens it and reads it to Jimena. He’s not coming. She’s worried. “Something must have happened to him.”

It’s evening at Don Jorge’s and Vasco is sneaking into Ursula’s bedroom. She’s asleep but wakes up. He says he’s come to talk. He leans over her on the bed. “About what? Your upcoming wedding?” She snarks. Vasco says that she knows why he’s getting married. “Because you can’t keep your pants zipped.” She cracks. He says that he’s not in love. Ursula complains that she doesn’t care and turns away. Vasco says he’s there for another reason. He gets off the bed and stands up. He tells her that he has heard that her Dad is going to take the concessions away from his dad. Ursula says that that’s true. Vasco says that his father is ill, he just had a stroke, if they take the concessions away he’ll die. He wants her to intervene to stop him. Ursula says sorry, she can’t. Vasco says yes she can. Ursula, who gets up to light a candle, says that her mother already tried. She got very angry with him. All she got for her trouble was a slap in the face that nearly knocked out her teeth. The only thing she did get was a partial reprieve for his brother in law Santiago, “who, by the way, is very handsome.” Vasco doesn’t like the sound of this. He asks what she got him. She tells him a week in jail and 20 lashes. Vasco thinks that that isn’t such a great deal. Ursula points out than a year or more in jail. Ursula giggles that Santiago’s a strong guy and he’ll recover soon. Vasco points out that she’s barking up the wrong tree with Santiago—he’s married and besides he’s a religious guy. Ursula doesn’t think those are obstacles. He’s a man. Vasco complains that she’s trying to make him jealous. Ursula says “of course not, you don’t interest me.” Vasco says that he had hoped that when she got over her anger, they could go back to their arrangement. Vasco compares his situation (getting married) and Santiago (being married and having a baby on the way). Ursula says that it’s different. He betrayed her and she’s just getting to know Santiago. Vasco complains again that she betrayed him with her affections for Ric and the Duke. Ursula says , yeah but I’m me and you’re you. She laughs him off. Vasco gets mad and leaves in a huff. She calls after him “the keys, the keys?” But he doesn’t leave them. She puts out the candle and says to herself “He’ll be back.”

Rick is eating dinner alone. He’s already changed into his black pirate outfit. There’s a knock at the door. It’s Lis. He helps her into the room. She asks him where he went last night. She tried to ask Mario but he wouldn’t say. Ric tells her. I went to get married. Lis is super-wide eyed—impactada. She gets all twitchy. “You got married to Camila…without telling me….WHY?” Tears roll down her cheeks. Ric explains that it was a hasty decision. If he didn’t marry her secretly and quickly, Don Jorge wouldn’t have given his permission without a roll in the hay. “You won’t believe it, but he insists on his Pernada rights even though the church has forbidden it.” Lis asks if he married her as Ricardo de Salamanca Ric says no, and he asks her if she is going to tell Camila. Lis says “no, I told you could trust me. “ Ric thanks her. She asks if Ric is going to move her in there. Yes, he says, one of these days. “To your room or should we prepare her a separate one?” “to mine, responds Ric.” Lis cries some more and chokes out “of course. “ Ric goes over to comfort her. He tells her that this won’t change anything between them. She is still under his protection and he won’t abandon her. Lis thinks that Camila hates her but Ric tries to dispel her of that notion. Lis says She hates me. We tried to take her inheritance away. The inheritance that my father took away from ME. And do you know why he did it? Because he knew that I would give it to YOU. Now it’s Ric’s turn to look surprised by this confession. Lis goes on to say that now he’s recovered the fortune by marrying his widow. Ric tells her that he doesn’t want to touch a penny of Camila’s fortune. Lis tells him what’s the big deal, he’s her husband, he has the right, (although the marriage isn’t valid since he didn’t use his real name.) Ric says even though he’s married her under a false name he still did it on the altar and it is true. He returns to the theme that Camila doesn’t hate her and there’s no reason for them not to get along. Ric says he has to go and talk to his guys about a thing. He helps her out the door and tells her not to be upset and to get some rest.

As soon as she’s out the door, she pounds her cane on the floor and swears that he will regret the stupid thing he’s done.
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Next time: Rico tells Justo that he knows who is the head of a gang of thieves who have been robbing the caravans and money from the crown. Justo is impactado. Also: Santiago finds out that Camila is wed, Lis plots revenge against Camila who has stolen her dad and her boyfriend; Juancho participates in a stickup but on whose behalf?

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