Caray, Caray!

Hey, no joke, folks--see below!

Rehash: Morgan is encouraging Mili in her impossible dream of pursuing Alex. He still has his impossible dream of regaining his true love, Valeria.

Yesterday's cliffhanger: We're back in the study, where Damian has pulled Connie's gun from the desk and is about to shoot himself in the head.

Lina, Gloria and Socorro discuss Karla's marriage in the kitchen. The consensus is that she won't be happy. (You know, I've always wondered about that kitchen--it's much too small and downscale for a mansion like that. Discuss.) Anyway, Karla comes in, and she gets a lecture from Socorro. Why is she marrying such an older man--they lose their prowess. Oh, are you talking about Horacio? Karla asks. Socorro points out that Damian drinks too much. Karla says he's sober now. And he's getting her gifts.

Connie seems rather blase about the potential shooting, because he says Damian knows he never keeps the gun loaded. Damian tries putting the gun in his mouth, but it tastes nasty--ptooie. Damian says he's going to shoot because he doesn't want to lose his freedom. Connie tells him not to be childish. Anyway, they start fighting over the gun, and it actually goes off, firing into the ceiling. Whew, that was close. Both of them look spooked.

Over at Marisela's pad, it appears that she has redorated in chartreuse. She's lounging around in a blue nightie, and she dispatches Bobby with a lame excuse about visiting family friends.

Karla asks Hugo why he isn't congratulating her on the engagement with his father. Hugo says no way--he knows her tricks. She tells him By the way, don't call me stepmother (madrastra)--I hate that word. Call me "mamita."

Connie and Damian down a couple of scotches to recover from the shooting. Connie wants to call Padre Manuel to set up the wedding, but Damian says no. Connie starts to call his friend the judge to get Damian back in prison, so Damian concedes--for now. This is war, he declares. War? War? Connie asks incredulously. If you want war, don't worry, you've just lost. Sweet dreams, cunado!
Karla tries to cuddle with her Damian-bear, but he's not in the mood.

At the servants' table, it's fresh tortillas for everyone. Yum! Rocky talks incessantly about his chiquita's new love interest. He's not eating, and Mili warns him that they have a soccer match the next day--he'd better eat to keep up his strength.

There's something here about Mili not marrying Hugo, but I can't figure out who knows about that yet. I think the servants know. In a later discussion you will see that Connie doesn't know.
They talk about how Karla's prayers to the Virgencita have worked--she is marrying Damian.
Lina says to her father that their family is getting bigger--Horacio will have a son in law and she will have a brother in law. Karla doesn't want that--she thinks Horacio's and Socorro's marriage papers are worthless, so they are not related. Horacio says now where were we? Morgan starts talking about Val again, and the others playfully throw food at him.

Luci is in full drunk mode--no makeup. Damian is asking her for help in getting out of the Karla marriage, but she's not helping. How dare he, when he stole her shares. He pulls the mom card--apparently, she promised at their mother's grave to take care of them. He begins kissing her feet! Eww. She starts waving them around as if she's ticklish. Anyway, she says that for once she's agreeing with her husband. His punishment is what he deserves.

Marisela is now setting the table in her apartment in expecation of the arrival of that he man Mateo. He has applied extra grease to his hair for the evening's festivities. They begin kissing. Sensuous trumpet blasts signal that hot monkey love is not far off. Marisela tells Mateo that he's "tremendo," or large? Hmmm. He asks if Booby minded being blown off that evening, and she says no. He asks why should doesn't dump that insipid guy's ass, but she says no, she wants to marry Bobby. When she took up with Mat, she told him it was only for fun. (I don't see what she sees in Bobby over Mat. Mat may have more money, which seems to be something she wants. Not that I like Mat, but he seems to be more her type.)
Marisela asks how Mat knows Booby is insipid--did you test him? Anyway, he wants to change her mind, and she allows as he might try. More kissing.

Next day, we're at the soccer match. Lina comes with some guy, but I'm not sure if it's that friend of Mat's. We don't get a closeup. Chamuco can't come because he's working a double shift at the grocery. Maybe he will be able to save up to get married in 1 1/2 years instead of two more. Hugo says that all of life's a game, but I'm not sure what this gratuitious philosophizing is for.

Over at the hospital, Yolanda is recovering, and Gamuza's dad visits with flowers. They seem poised to make up.

Back at the game, we finally see that scene we were waiting for from the previews. Mili sees a foot on the ball and looks up. Need a good goalie? It's Alejandro. It's not made clear why he is back in town unless it was for Hugo's wedding to Mili. Did anyone figure this out? Thank goodness, he has cut his hair and is not wearing the ponytail. Padre Manuel puts Alex in the game in place of mystery guy. Alex wants to know why Mili and Hugo aren't getting married.
Hugo warns Mili that it's time to talk to Alex, but she says first they have to win the game.

Comic relief segment: Braulio watches the male model put on skin lotion. The model leans over and touches Braulio on the face. Braulio can barely stand it. The model says he has never seen better skin--how do you do it? It's his nightly cream of aguacate and pepino--avocado and cucumber.

Back at the soccer field, our team has won the game. The gals do the happy dance. Lina says that Alex has the look of the newly divorced. Mili should grab him. Alex talks to Hugo and Bobby. Alex says Flor is doing great, she's beautiful. Not as beautiful as her sister, says Booby.
Mili comes over. Hugo says it's now time to tell Alex why he didn't marry Mili. Mili is still dragging her feet.

PRODUCT PLACEMENT!!!
As was previously noted, there was a two-minute informercial for Domino's Pizza. The hungry soccer players come in to a room, and Sor Cachete has surprised them with several boxes of Domino's pizza. They couldn't be more excited. The company is promoting their new special special "the Dominator." It appears to be a giant pizza with several sections, each with a different topping. Wow! And it's so easy and cheap to order--only 189 pesos. I was astonished. We've all laughed at the automobile product placements in LFMB, but seeing the actors talk about the product was a first for me.

We have a short segment where Luci hides her drink while Val comes in. Val tells her about her wonderful new boyfriend.

Cut to more important things: More pizza promo! Now Bobby informs the group that his girlfriend Marisela, who isn't there, really loves the Dominator. (She probably orders one for her secret trysts with Mateo.) Sor Cachete takes all the leftovers for herself, although she swears she's going to share some with Padre M.

Val is now introducing Model Boy to her mother. He's in full Eddie Haskell mode: Why Mrs. Belmonte, if I didn't know you were Val's mother, I'd think you were sisters. Then he tells her about a special mint cream. She is all ears, until the clod reveals that it's for covering up alcohol breath when you drink. She now puts her hand over her mouth. Oy!
She tells him to take good care of her little girl, and he says she's in good hands. He's looking in a mirror while saying this.

As they leave, they run into Morgan, who wants to know where they're going. She disses him and tells him to clean his ears. Didn't she tell him that if he gets in her way, he will regret it. Let's go, Chiquito, she says to Model Boy. Morgan is crestfallen.

Connie has taken Damien and Karla over to Padre M's office for wedding planning. Karla respectfully applies lipstick. Padre M suggests a double wedding with Hugo and Mili, but Bridezilla wants a day all to herself. Damien gamely suggests waiting two years, so they can plan a magnificent event, but no, Karla wants to get married in three weeks. She wants to start making little piglets. Padre M looks uncomfortable, and Connie asks pardon--these modern brides, you know. Damien tries one last-ditch effort to escape, but Connie again makes like he's going to call the judge, and Damien gets in line.

Meanwhile, out on the soccer field, Mili and Alex are talking awkwardly. She says How's Florencia? at the same time he asks Why aren't you marrying Hugo? You first, no you first. Hugo comes up, again reminding them that they have a lot to talk about. He shoots Mili a knowing look.

Inside the house, Connie stages an awkward toast for Karla and Damian and inveigles poor Soccoro into standing in the middle. Believe me, she's not kvelling over this match. Karla then leads Damien off for a shopping spree. Connie laughs too loud. Everyone else stands there embarrassed, and Socorro looks horrified.

Val comes back from her date. The model tries to kiss her, but she pulls away. Maybe tomorrow, she says. Then, after he leaves, she says, boy was I stupid. Just then, Morgan arrives. He tries to explain what has been going on, but Val sprays him with Mace. Ouch! I still think she's already wavering.

Back at the soccer field, it's like pulling teeth. Mili is still not spilling the beans. First, she wants to know if Alex is happy. Well, he's not happy, but he's not unhappy either. He is surviving, and he thinks of Mili all the time. She thinks of him too, and how she loved him on the first day.

At the bridal shop, our gallant groom will not open the car door for Karla. She is undaunted and begins gathering a large trousseau. While she is trying on nighties, Damien is making out with the clerk. Karla catches them, and Damien makes an excuse: she knew that women were his weakness. Karla threatens that if he cheats, she will cheat in return. He threatens to hit her. She says she likes it when he's macho.

Mili is now killing time by talking about school. Well, in fairness, three years did go by. She says that Lina was the stupidest of the three in chemistry class and was always in trouble with the teacher. She was mad at Gloria and Mili because they wouldn't let her copy from their paper. Alex asks if Mili ever copied on a test, and she says no. He doesn't believe her, so she confesses that once she did when they stayed out late at Rodeo. Now, once again, she's about to tell him the news, but a thunderstorm breaks out. They head for shelter.

Back at the mansion, Karla is showing off her purchases when she discovers some bags are missing. She dispatches Damian to pick them up. Socorro looks sad.

Mili and Alex are toweling off in the front hall. Is it just me, or has Mili gained a little weight? Mili is finally about to tell the truth, when, yes, you guessed it, the thing we have all been waiting for: Flor arrives (with Marisela and her father) bearing the demon spawn. She looks to be about 7 months along. She also now has longer hair, and her red streaks have become blond. Alex greets her with a "hello, my love." Mili gasps. You're pregnant. Yes, Flor says, smiling beatifically. Alex and I are going to be parents.

Avances: Damien comes to Padre M's office. Get me to a monastery, he says. He wants to enter a seminary and become a sacerdote. You have to give Damian credit for creativity. Monday's promo says the episode is "crucial." Perhaps we'll get part III of the pizza saga. Booby catches Marisela with some telltale pepperoni on her breath, and the jig is up.

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