Caray, Caray!

Ahoy all, Thank you for your patience on this late post!

We left off yesterday with Juan surprising Molondrón with his announcement that he plans to return to the DF. Molo answers that he figured sooner or later Juan would do just that. Molo supposes it's because Juan wants to enjoy the fruits of his labors, but Juan rejects that idea. He says the shrimp who sleeps wakes up in a cocktail. He tells Molo not to forget the old Chinese proverb, the important thing is to finish the job, not just to try to do it. Molo counters by advising Juan he who spreads himself thin doesn't do a good job at anything. He thinks Juan has become too ambitious. Juan says he just wants to explore new horizons for the sake of Achichipico. He denies he's going for any other reason. No really. He mumbles that anyway it's too late, "that love" will never be recouped.

Paula tries to convince Anga to spend money in order to expand his enterprise. There is another business they should consider acquiring, others are interested, but Angarita needs to strike first. Anga surprises Paula by declaring he wants to talk it over with Juan Dominguez.

Over at Farell Monica is advising CL that it's now or never. This business, "Campeony", is reviewing offers and clearly Farell isn't the only company interested. CL complains that they are just now paying off all their debts and they have no capital, but what the heck, it might be a good idea to acquire another company. Moni thinks it's a great idea but they have less than two days to make their proposal.

Anga calls Juan in Achi. What a coincidence, Juan was just thinking about him! In fact he plans to return to Mexico City. Anga says great, he needs to talk to Juan about the business opportunity of a lifetime, not on the phone but in person, and calmly. (Of course this is silly because with Juan's propensity for delay and escapade it could take him a week to get to the DF, but I digress.)

Fer presses Marely to leave work early so they can prep for their wedding...this weekend! He wonders when Mari plans to tell her family. Mari hedges, Nidia is in AA, she's waiting for the right moment, maybe it's a good idea to wait until the last minute. Fer has invited their friends from the office but sworn them to secrecy (fat chance!), all except Pastor whom he feels obligated to invite but hasn't yet. He declares his love for Mari and skips off. She looks slightly less enthusiastic.

Juanito, who should be doing his homework, is happily drawing a heart and dreaming of his beloved Maestra. Papi interrupts to discuss someting serious, they are going to live in the capital. Juanito is not thrilled. He'll miss his friends, his school...and Maestra Teresita.

Molo and Herlinda are enjoying a couple of cold ones at the outdoor cafe. She's all made up and looking like a woman instead of some overgrown doll. Molo has a great idea, they'll throw a grand fiesta for the whole town!

Juanito sadly sits at the foot of his bed. There is a knock on the door and his beloved maestra enters. She urges him to go with his papa. She says she'll never forget him. Juanito vows, with a wink and a chuck to her chin, that he'll return when he's older. Maestra Teresita laughs and promises to wait.

Delfina's got the blues because the boys are leaving. She says all men eventually leave her. Juan suggests she get married, maybe to that stubborn old coot Aldemar. Delfina vows never and goes to her room to sulk.

Speaking of the king of Rome, who should arrive to say goodbye but Don Aldemar and son Tweedle Heribierto. Don A has heard that Juan is leaving for the DF and he wants him to take his blockhead of a son with him and turn him into a responsible man. Juan doesn't like the idea and Tweedle likes it less, but Juan reluctantly agrees.

After the commercial break there is a notice on the screen: "Gratitude to Xochitlán de Vicente Suárez, Pueblo." This must be the real life town of Achichipico! Check it out here.

The church bells ring and the camera pans down over the lovely marketplace of Achi. Juan thought bubbles that he packed his bags that very night and the next morning was about to leave his people, his town, to cure his wounds and realize his dream to stop being Mr. Nobody. That morning the entire town came to say goodbye to him and Heribierto, sad to see Juan go and happy that Tweedle was going with him. They say their goodbyes in front of a huge banner that reads "Juan Dominguez, Pride of Achichipico."

Herlinda says goodbye and thanks Juan for helping her find her true love. He thought bubbles that this time he leaves Achi not as a criminal, but as a hero.

Meanwhile in the DF, CL and Paula enjoy an uncharacteristically cordial breakfast. They each want to brag about their jobs but neither wants to divulge details to the competition. CL is the first to break. He says Farell is on the verge of buying up a noteworthy business called "Campeony." Pau (very stupidly) admits this is the same company with which Anga is negotiating.

This news sets CL off and they begin their first of the day's arguments. He says she should back off from pursuing the alliance. She disagrees of course. He tells her she's playing with her marriage because what's his is hers. She's not impressed. She admits that going after Campeony was her idea and she intends to win. CL accepts the challenge and points out he's not accustomed to losing. He declares war. Pau says that's his term, not hers, but she's not afraid. CL tells her that at the end of the day they'll see who laughs and who cries. He gives her a kiss-off and leaves. Paula rolls her eyes and looks determined.

As Juanito enjoys the scenery from the bus Juan thought bubbles that the first time he went to the DF he was a Don Nadie with a heart full of illusions, now he returns triumphant but with an empty heart, defeated by a love that can never be. And what of his Palomita?

Palomita is pissed off and vents to Anga about her morning battle with CL. Imagine her surprise when CL told her Farell was going after the same business! Anga is concerned how this will affect Paula's marriage. Is it worth it? Pau answers that if she backs off it will be worse for the marriage than if she goes for it. "And are we going to win?" asks Anga? "Until the last drops of blood are shed on the street," she adamantly answers. (I think that's what she said.) She admits that yes, maybe there is competition between her and CL. (Ya think?)

Moni visits CL in his office. She's brought her first stab at a proposal for Campeony and it's a good one, none better. CL tells her to sit down, they aren't the only ones interested in Campeony. He lights a cigarette and we all know what that means, he's about to pop. He tells here there is another party interested and it's not just anyone. It's Paula. Moni is very, but very impactada.

Outside CL's Office of Smoke and Anger Mari tells Fer she has to pick up her wedding dress. Has he invited Don Pastor yet? No, has she invited her Mama yet? No. (I don't know about these two. Are they really adults?)

Moni gripes about Pau wanting their business. CL tells her wanting is one thing and getting is another. Nobody, but nobody has beat him yet in negotiating a business and Pau won't be the first. Paula and Anga are not going to win. Period.

Over at Casa Cachón Yadi catches Mari holding up her wedding dress in front of the mirror. Que the hell is going on? Mari admits she's getting married tomorrow. Yadi is so impactada and her curls jiggle so much I fully expect the butterflies to fly right off of her head.

CL summons Pastor. He wants Pastor to find out what proposal Anga and Pau plan to make to Campeony. Pastor is aghast, that's called industrial espionage! And how can they go against their own wife and brother? CL doesn't want to be bothered with legal terms. He gave an order, that's it. Pastor decides it's a good time to bring up the subject of his raise. CL tells him this is the time for Pastor to show he deserves it. Pastor, the world's worst negotiator, dolefully leaves the office.

Yadi hugs Mari, congratulates her on her happy news, and asks why the mystery? Mari admits she couldn't bring herself to tell Nidia. Yadi agrees that was for the best but Mami has to find out sometime, and soon. Yadi's idea is to get Nidia to the church under some pretext then spring the news on her. Mari points out the wedding will be a civil service in a restaurant. Even better, says Yadi, they'll go out to eat and then tell Ma. She says of course Nidia will never forgive Mari. Not for the secrecy, but rather for Mari's choice in dresses; she holds up the simple dress and frowns. Uh oh, we can only guess what "improvements" Yadi might suggest.

Kike is over at Fer's place. Fer pulls out the good tequila and proposes a toast to love. Kike thinks Fer is making fun of his own dismal relationship but Fer spills the beans...he's getting married! "To Marely?" asks Kike? "No, to Pastor Gaytan," laughs Fer, "Of course to Marely!" They commence their shots and Kike is concerned that Mari still doesn't know about Fer and Nidia. Fer doesn't want to blow the best thing he's ever had in his life for a mere slip, something that was a simple error. Kike advises Fer that these things always come out.

Anga is busy at home working on the proposal. Pastor sidles up feigning magnanamous interest, can he do anything to help? Anga immediately knows Pastor's angle. He gathers up his papers and calls Pastor a traitor, a spy, Cain! He throws wadded up balls of paper at Pastor's head and tells him to tell CL to keep his nose out of his business! Anga goes back to work in disgust as Pastor tries to peer at the paperwork from the far side of the room.

The next morning Pau and Ana are at the airport. Pau tells Ana goodby, have a fun trip to Miami, and too bad you're going to miss Marely's wedding today. Ana is muy impactada. She disapproves of Mari's secrecy and is just as glad to miss the fireworks when Nidia finds out.

Over at Casa Cachón Nidia, in various animal prints, answers the phone. She's thrilled to hear her good friend Aniuska. Is Aniuska already in Miami? No, Aniuska is calling to tell Nidia something important. "You have a lover at last?" exclaims Nidia. When Ana finally gets a word in she tells Nidia that Pau confessed to her that Mari and Fer are getting married in secret that very day!

Yadi takes Mari to the salon for a hair and makeup job. I think it's the same salon where Pastor took Juan for his haircut. It must be the only one in Mexico City. Yadi tells the stylist he has to do something, Mari looks like marble. "Oh worse, she looks dead," the stylist gushes.

For some reason Topete is in Delirio's office "working". I think we all know why he's there on a Saturday. After some discussion Delirio tells Topete to leave, no need to work on Saturday especially since they have no clients. As Topete leaves he runs into Kike and they have words. First they argue about the use of the word impel vs. impede, then Kike accuses 'Topetillo' of trying to run into Yadi. Topete accuses Kike of being macho and not knowing how to treat a woman. He concludes that when Yadi needs a person to listen he will be there as her friend...and teacher.

Moni and Gustavo are spending this fine Saturday morning in the sack. He tells her he loves her more each time, with her he feels happy and complete. He wants to feel that way always. Dear Lord is this man an improvement over CL or what? CL who?

The Achichipico trio have arrived in the big city with their cow-hide luggage. Tweedle has a stiff neck and complains about the ride. Juan and Jito can't wait to get rid of this guy and tell him he's on his own now. When Tweedle whines Juan accuses him of being a big fraidy cat. He straightens out Tweedle's neck and orders him to stay, orders are orders! He and Jito leave Tweedle standing glumly by his moo-luggage.

Yadi is thrilled at Mari's new look. Yikes, she looks like a Geisha! OMG, the stylist says the exact same thing, that she looks like a Geisha but blonde.

Tweedle catches up with the Juans, he doesn't want to be left behind. Juanito feels sorry and tells Papi to bring him along. Juan worries about bringing this big ape to Casa Cachón.

Pau, getting ready for the wedding, gripes to CL that none of her dresses fit her, she's fat. (Grrrrrr.) They decide to pass the time by getting into another argument about Campeony. CL says they will be allies in love and enemies in business, and they'll see who wins.

Juan and Jito drop Tweedle off at a shady-looking hotel and advise him not to spend his money on unnecessary items. Tweedle tries to follow but the desk clerk, behind bars, calls him back. (What do we want to bet he heads right out for the nearest pool hall?)

The Cachón sisters arrive home to a furious Nidia. No, she's not mad about Mari's atrocious makeup. She demands to know exactly when was Marely planning to tell her about her marriage to Fernando?

Tomorrow: Marely looks like a Geisha in shock and Nidia gives an ultimatum.


Camaron que se duerme amanece en coctel = The shrimp who sleeps wakes up in a cocktail
Lo importante no es llegar, sino mantenerse = The important thing is to finish the job, not just try to do it. (Lit. The important thing is not to arrive, but to support oneself.)
Quien mucho abarca poco aprieta = Don't bite off more than you can chew, don't spread yourself too thin (Lit. He who covers a lot pushes himself too little)

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