Caray, Caray!

Hugo and Alcides:
H: Alcides, you can’t have that woman in your house. She is a fugitive. Because of her I was almost hanged.
A: I know, brother, but I think she regrets blaming you for her accident. In fact, I can assure you that she is sorry for what she did. Don’t you think we should give her another chance?
H: I don’t believe a word you say.
A: Hugo, please, you’ve always been known as a man with a good heart. This is your opportunity to show it. Do you want this poor woman to spend the rest of her life in jail? Is that what you want? Or do you just want to get back at her?

Lucas tells Soledad that he will give her the money he is receiving back from the mine investment to use as she wishes. He knows it isn’t much but now that he can’t work… (He worked before?) Soledad says that she will take care of her family. She is going to look for a job today. Ester says that she can sew and Antonia wants to help too. (What a big, happy family.) Soledad says that everything will be fine.

Dr. Dan tells Michelle that now he can dedicate himself to finding a cure for catalepsy and save Soledad’s daughter. He also wants to help with Lucas’ therapy. Michelle says that will keep him close to Soledad. Whenever he mentions her, his eyes sparkle. Dr. Dan says that right now Soledad is wounded but he hopes in time that she will consider him. He says that Michelle can’t imagine how much he adores Soledad and her cute baby. Michelle says that she is happy for him. Dr. Dan asks Michelle how it goes with Hugo. She says she has mixed feelings, she is scared and embarrassed but she adores Hugo. She is about to tell Dr. Dan about seeing Hugo in the altogether the previous evening when the world’s hardest working judge appears. Dr. Max’s body has been found and the judge understands that Dr. Dan was the last person to see him alive.

Hugo and Alcides:
(Marina listens from hiding.)
A: Brother, what is happening to you? It’s up to you whether this woman spends the rest of her life in jail. Ok, don’t do it for her. Do it for me. I’ve done you some favors, right? I didn’t let them imprison you when you stole my identity. I defended you in the trial and paid off your debt to the investors so they’d leave you alone.
H: I knew your favors would cost me. Alcides, I didn’t ask you to do anything for me.
A: So you’re going to turn her in?
H: Never again will I hold a grudge. I learned a life lesson. That woman was in my service for years. I thought she was faithful and loyal and look what she did. You decide what to do with her. I’ll speak to the judge and have the charges dropped. But for the record, tell her that I’m not doing this for her, I’m doing it for Boris. It was he who saved my life and it’s he who is saving her life now. I don’t want Boris to suffer knowing that she’s in jail.
A: Thanks brother. Have a good day.
Alcides says to Marina, who is still hiding, that she owes him her life and he likes to be paid back with loyalty. He’s out of nuts. “Are you listening, Marina?” says Alcides.
(All during this scene, the bird that sounds like an Eastern Phoebe was singing in the background.)

Dr. Dan tells the judge that it is true. He probably was the last person to see Dr. Max. After the operation on Lucas, they said goodbye to one another. Dr. Dan assumed Dr. Max went home and he went to the hotel. Dr. Dan flashes back to Dr. Max going over the cliff. The judge says that there were no defensive wounds on Dr. Max’s body. The judge wanted Dr. Dan’s testimony to close the case. Michelle says, “In that case, there won’t be any further investigation? The judge says no. The authorities have concluded that Dr. Max killed Rebeca and then committed suicide by jumping off the cliff. No relatives of Dr. Max could be located so his laboratory will be sold. If Dr. Dan, as a doctor, knows of anyone who might be interested, he should let the judge know. The judge leaves. Dr. Dan says that he feels so guilty. Michelle says that Dr. Max killed himself. Dr. Dan says that they both know that Dr. Max didn’t kill Rebeca. “Yes,” says Michelle, “did you find anything out last night?” Dr. Dan say that he didn’t but he will keep investigating. Michelle suggests that they buy the Dr. Max’s lab. Everything he needs for find a cure for Soledad’s daughter is there.

Boris thanks the blacksmith for selling them his business. Boris looks around excitedly, “We got the smithy!” (‘Ya tenemos la herreria!’) Ursula comes in. She says that she saw Boris come into the workshop and she wanted him to know that she thinks he is very brave for saving Hugo’s life at the hanging. She is very proud of him. He thanks her and says how courteous she is. Boris says that this is a big day. He’s just bought this blacksmith shop and he is going to work here with Don Hugo. Ursula says that she is happy. But this means that they won’t see each other that much. Now that their bosses are separated, it will be more difficult. Boris says that he wants to see her. Hugo and Soledad’s problems shouldn’t affect them. He says that Ursula is a very good woman and he doesn’t want to lose the friendship they have. Ursula says that she doesn’t want to lose their friendship either. Boris says that he saw Marina in the street yesterday. Ursula says that she thought Marina had run away from the city. Hugo comes in. Ursula leaves. Hugo tells Boris that he just saw Marina in Alcides’ house and he dropped the charges against her.

Alcides tells Eloisa that he is sorry he wasn’t at Rebeca’s funeral. Eloisa says that almost no one came. That’s how hypocritical people are. Alcides agrees. He asks Eloisa if Paquito suspects about the treasure or about her aunt. Almost too quickly, Eloisa says that she spoke with Paquito the previous evening and he is convinced that Rebeca didn’t find the treasure and that Alcides wasn’t involved in her death. Alcides says that he hope she keeps her word. Eloisa says that she promised to keep his secret and besides they have common interests. Eloisa doesn’t understand why Alcides has Marina in his house. She isn’t trustworthy (and you are?). Alcides replies that he has plans for her and he wants to keep an eye on her. Alcides tells Eloisa to tell him about every step that Soledad takes. Alcides will pay Dr. Max and Dr. Dan a lot of money to find a cure for Soledad’s daughter. He also wants Eloisa to find out if what Rebeca told him before she died is true – that Jeremias gave Ester her house and if so, why he did it. Eloisa says that he can count on her and she hopes he will pay very well for her services. She strokes his hand. Alcides eats nuts.

Los Burque are ready to go to London. Guille is hulking the luggage. He says that he forgot his violin and has to go back for it. The lawyer says that won’t be necessary. Guille’s father has a collection of Stradivarius violins. Elena thinks maybe a Stradivarius is a brother they have to share their inheritance with. Guille explains. They get dressed up and say goodbye to their friends: Hugo and Boris and the Obragons. (Did I hear right? Hugo spoke in English to Guille? He said, “let me give you a piece of advice..”)

There follows a big montage of scenes, mercifully without much dialog that indicate the passage of time:

Boris explains hammering and suchlike to Hugo. Michelle brings Hugo a broken sword. He says it is too expensive to fix. If she trusts him, he will make her a new sword.

Lucas gets therapy and Soledad is carrying bedpans in a low-cut nurses’ uniform.

Doña Gladis is harassing Arturo and he’s taken to drink.

Hercu-less and Margot just have sex all the time.

Dr. Dan buys Dr. Max’s lab and works on a cure for Aurora’s catalepsy. Dr. Dan is trying to show Soledad how to look through a microscope when Alcides comes in. He is not a happy camper when Soledad hugs Dr. Dan.

Alcides gives money and a letter to Herc who in turns gives it to Eloisa.

No wonder the patients get better in Soledad’s hospital. All the nurses are beautiful and wear low cut dresses. (What happened to the nurse’s uniform that Beatriz was wearing?) Eloisa is there on the job for Alcides and Michelle too.

Hugo’s working away in the forge. (I hope they make something other than swords. How many swords can a place like San Marino need? Shouldn’t they be making something more useful?) Michelle comes in and kisses Hugo. She admires the sword he made for her.

Boris makes a sculpture for Ursula while Marina looks on jealously.

Arturo wants to have sex with Margot but she apparently isn’t interested.

Paquito and Eloisa have a knockdown drag out fight and then have sex. Paquito checks on his money in the wardrobe. He buys Omar’s bar.

Hugo and Boris are carrying some brass bedsteads into the hospital and Hugo sees Soledad with Dr. Dan treating a child. He looks for a few seconds and continues on.

Alcides offers Dr. Dan a big bag of money to find a cure for catalepsy but it looks like Dr. Dan refuses. Alcides wants Hercu-less to tell Eloisa that it’s been two months and he is tired of supporting her ineptitude.

Soledad and Ursula are walking and she sees Alcides and avoids him.

Paquito teases (I guess) Marina by putting a hangman’s noose on his cane and dangling it in front of her face.

Lucas stands up.

Three months later

Dr. Dan gets all the Obragons together. Eloisa is there as well. He has a surprise for them. It’s Lucas walking with crutches. Soledad is grateful to Dr. Dan. She embraces him.

Eloisa scurries right over to Alcides and tell him that helping Lucas is bringing Dr. Dan and Soledad together. Alcides says that Dr. Dan refused his donation to speed up the catalepsy cure process. He says that the little doctor (doctorcillo) is getting in his way. Eloisa warns him to be careful. Alcides says that he would do anything to win Soledad’s love.

Margot is having a sponge bath. A hand covers her eyes. She thinks it’s Hercu-less but it’s Arturo. It’s been three months and he wants to try and have sex again.

Boris is working in the forge and Ursula bring him some jam she made. He says that he really appreciates it. Ursula says that she likes to see him smile. It shows that life isn’t that bad. “Of course life isn’t bad,” says Boris, “Having a woman, I’m sorry, with a woman like you, life is beautiful.” Marina is watching this exchange.

Hugo has invited Michelle to an elegant dinner (I guess he got off early from work). He says that he wants to thank her for the last three months. Since he doesn’t have the money to buy her jewels or take her to a nice restaurant, he made this delicious dinner for her (in the hotel kitchen?). Michelle asks if he made it all himself. Hugo says yes but she has to try it and tell him what she thinks. She says that it is delicious. She didn’t know he could cook so well. He says that he never thought he would be a blacksmith either but Michelle told him that he made her the best sword she ever had. Michelle says that the food is very good. If Hugo gives up being a blacksmith, he could be a chef. Hugo leans over to wipe a drop of wine from Michelle’s lip. Dinner is forgotten. Hugo thanks Michelle for everything and they kiss.

Back at the Obragon house, Soledad asks where Eloisa is. Antonia says that she seemed to have something important to do. Dr. Dan asks for their attention and says he has another surprise. He asks everyone but Soledad to sit. He has something very important to ask Soledad in front of them all. Alcides appears to be watching this. Dr. Dan says that he is a scientist and isn’t good at making speeches but what he is going to ask her only takes four words but these four words fill his heart and mean the world to him. He gets down on one knee and asks Soledad to marry him (Quieres ser mi novia?). He has a ring. Alcides is watching. Dr. Dan says that this might not have been the best way to ask Soledad to marry him. He probably should have spoken to Lucas first. Lucas says that Dr. Dan has his support and blessing. Dr. Dan is a good guy and would make a good husband for his daughter. (Aurora is making little noises during all this.) Ester says that Lucas is right. They make a beautiful couple. Soledad is urged to respond by her family. She takes the ring. Dr. Dan asks if that means she accepts. Alcides holds his breath. Soledad says that it means they have to talk. Alcides breathes. Soledad leads Dr. Dan out of the room.

Michelle says that she has dreamed of this moment for months – to be in Hugo’s arms, to be his. Dialog-free love making ensues.

Arturo tells Margot to take off her clothes. He needs to know if he is ready to please her in bed. Margot says that she has become fond of Arturo while she took care of his hand without his mother knowing. But she lives with Hercu-less. She doesn’t want them to fight. Arturo says that she is the only person who can help him. She begs him not to ask her to do something she shouldn’t do. Arturo says that he isn’t asking. He wants to be with her in bed. Period (Punto).

Marina watches while Boris asks Ursula asks how Lucas and Soledad are doing. Ursula says Lucas is getting better but he can only take small steps. Ursula can’t go out and work so the situation in the house is very complicated. Boris says it is the same for him and Hugo trying to make a go of this workshop. Boris offers to pay for the jam. Ursula says it is a gift. Marina comes in and says that now Ursula is taking money from men – like a slut.

While Alcides watches, Soledad tells Dr. Dan that he is a great guy. He would make any woman happy. It is an honor that he chose her. Her family loves him too. Alcides gets his gun out, cocks and aims it at Dr. Dan. Eloisa lowers his arm. “It only takes one second to do something crazy, Alcides,” she says. Alcides says that Dr. Dan has gotten in his way. Eloisa asks if he has gone completely crazy? He shouldn’t do things without thinking.
Dr. Dan says to Soledad that all the stuff about him being a great guy means that she won’t marry him, right? Soledad replies that she’s not ready to be his wife. Dr. Dan makes his sad/goofy smile.

Hugo and Michelle go at it to a new song and Hugo has a vision or something of Soledad’s face and then is surprised when he sees Michelle’s face. Michelle asks him if he is ok but they continue.

Marina calls Ursula a prostitute and they get into a fight. Boris carefully puts down the jam and tries to stop them.

“Don’t you realize what you were going to do?” Eloisa asks Alcides, “If you kill Dr. Dan, you’ll be in serious trouble. You can’t lose control for a whim.” Alcides says that Soledad isn’t a whim. He loves her more than life itself. Eloisa points out that if Alcides kills Dr. Dan in front of Soledad, he’ll lose her forever. Alcides says that he lost control when he heard Soledad says that Dr. Dan was the man of her life. Eloisa says that she did tell Alcides that Dr. Dan was making points with Soledad. Alcides says that with Hugo, it is different. Winning over Soledad is an honor, a challenge but that’s not the case with this doctor. Alcides says that he won’t let this newcomer ruin his plans.

Soledad tells Dr. Dan that her heart isn’t healed yet. He knows this. She need more time. Dr. Dan says that means she still loves Hugo. Soledad replies that it means that Hugo has been the only man in her life. He hurt her so much that she needs time to believe in love again. Dr. Dan says that he has loved and respected other women in his life but this is the first time that he has truly fallen in love and he believes that true love lasts a lifetime. He believes that she is the love of his life. Soledad says that they have so much in common. Dr. Dan asks if that means he still has a chance? Soledad replies that she will keep the ring. When she is ready to start over, she will start wearing it. Then he will know that she is ready to be his finacée. Alcides watches with hatred in his eyes.

Arturo still can’t do it. He flashes back to cutting off his hand. He says that this is all Alcides’ fault. Margot tells him that he has to forget Alcides and Arturo says that he will forget him when Alcides is dead. Margot tells him that he needs to find a woman that he likes and desires. Arturo says that he likes her but he still can’t perform. Margot says that he has to find a woman that he loves. Arturo replies that he doesn’t believe in this love stuff. Arturo promises not to tell Hercu-less that he was there but he drops one of his gloves on the way out. “Poor Arturo,” says Margot.

Dr. Dan says that Soledad has no idea of the happiness he feels in having the hope of being a part of her family some day. Soledad says that she has to tell him that in the eyes of God, she is still married to Alcides. She was divorced in civil law but is still married in the church. A request to annul the marriage has been made to the bishop but she hasn’t heard back. Dr. Dan says that patience is his greatest virtue. He’ll wait as long as it takes if it gives him the chance to be her husband and to love and adore her and her beautiful daughter. “You are an angel fallen from heaven,” says Soledad, “Thanks for bringing such happiness to my life. You give me much peace.” They kiss. Alcides is watching.

The credits roll.

Tomorrow- Michelle tells Soledad that she was with Hugo.

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