Caray, Caray!

Leftovers: Hugo has proposed to Mili at the party; Andrea has whomped Hugo with the fact that Mili and Alex aren’t brother/sister, apparently since he offended her by saying he actually was a good guy and he’s gone back to being one now that he’s away from her evil influence.

On to the hot new stuff: Hugo accuses Andrea of making up mean stuff, but she says Connie himself told her and that’s why Connie always had treated Alex like trash. Hugo says it’s a lie, and Andrea says wanna ask your uncle? Okay, Mr. Good Guy, she says, are you going to help Mili be together with the love of her life, or are you going to pretend we never had this conversation?

Hugo hesitates. Andrea says I know you’re not going to tell her ‘cause you’re just as bad as I am. Hugo’s eyes go back and forth.

At the hospital Sor Cachete is washing Gloria’s coma ma and she and Gloria agree that Chamuco is great support – Gloria has really hit the lottery with that guy. Unseen by both, Yolanda opens her mouth a bit as if to speak. Gloria says she is so grateful for Mili and Lina because without them she would never have finished school. Yolanda is still trying to speak. Gloria sees and runs over to her and Yolanda opens her eyes and looks at her.

Bobby and Maricela are having dinner and Maricela is on the phone to her sister, laughing. She sends kisses and says Bobby sends Alex some too. Not kisses, hugs! says Bobby. Maricela hangs up and she tells Bobby how happy her sister is. Bobby says the last time he talked to Alex, Alex seemed more like sad. Maricela says yes and Flor is aware of it too even if she doesn’t say anything. But the main thing is that they do get along well and that’s what counts when you’re going to be together all your lives, like you and I are going to be if you ever ask for my hand! Bobby chokes on his coke. Maricela says don’t worry, I wasn’t serious and I know you don’t like anything serious. Bobby grins happily. Life is good! Cute little chickie-babe and no strings.

Mija says Yolanda. Don’t try to talk says Gloria, you are weak as a kitten. Gloria sends thanks up to God. Sor Cachete runs for the doctor. Yolanda says where am I? Gloria explains she’s in the hospital. Yolanda says she was in an accident yesterday and Gloria says, no three years ago, you’ve been in a coma all this time. Que?? says Yolanda.

At the prison, Karla is telling Damien that Connie is tired of him asking to get him out and from now on every time he asks, he’s going to tell the judge to add one more year. And he also says don’t go plotting against him or he’ll see to it that Damien is in for life. Aw, what could I do from prison? asks Damien, all innocent. Connie’s paranoid.

Karla says there’s hope. She says she told Connie that Damien had promised to marry her when he got out, and that she can’t wait forever, and that then Connie said Damien would never keep his word. Damien fakes being affronted and, stabbing his finger in the air, says I gave my word! Karla says get this: Connie says he’s going to see what your word is worth. He’s going to get you out, but if you don’t marry me, he’s going to see to it that you get tossed right back in. And we have to stay married forever. Damien smiles blankly. Karla had a great time delivering this news.

Hugo, who by the way looks like he stepped from the pages of GQ, is in his office, anguished. He replays in his mind what Andrea told him, then flees the room.

Over at the soccer field, the little padre is exhorting his players to play clean, but Mili in her Carlitos hat is saying all’s fair in love, war, and soccer. Are you men? she asks the boys. Yes, they cheer and cheer Mili Mili Mili. She eats it up. Snack break!

Is that Gamuza with short hair? She’s telling him he’s always going to be a shrimp. Real nice, Mili. He says he’ll grow up to be as big as the padre.

Here comes the nun running. She tells them the good news about Yolanda. Group hug!

In the foyer, Connie and Luci are sitting with Vale and Luci gushes that she just keeps getting prettier all the time. Vale says oh, the beauty creams in France! I’ll bring you some. Connie says I hope they’re solid because if they have alcohol in them, your mama will drink them. Don’t harp on mama, says Vale. Morgan is listening in the background.
Vale says you haven’t been drinking have you, mama? Luci says well, I have trouble sleeping at night.

Vale comments that Connie has become quite the politician and she is proud of him. He says he’s proud of her too and has been keeping track of her successes. Luci says Vale you look so relaxed, so calm. Connie says I hope your time away has helped you control your emotions. Meaning what, asks Vale. Connie says I’ll be plain: I’m worried that now you’re back you’ll take up with the chauffer again. Morgan in the distance perks up.

Don’t worry says Vale. Not a chance - I hate him! I hate him all my heart. Morgan is stricken – a tear runs down his face. Vale says I was stupid to fall in love with someone who wasn’t worth it.

The folks are gone and Vale is in the foyer on her cell to her girlfriend Barbara. She is raving about the highlife in Paris, the parties, the cameras, the lights! She turns and sees that Morgan is approaching her - she turns away. And the men! she raves to Barbara for his benefit. Handsome, refined, not like the men here. Morgan mugs in the background. She says that more than one did something, but it was slang and I couldn’t figure it out. She arranges to meet for coffee.

She is starting up the stairs and Morgan calls to her. He tells her he forgives her for tearing up his letter from her. But he says he’s missing three pieces – could she give them to him? Is that all? she asks. No, he says… I want to tell you you’re more beautiful than ever.

Knock off the comments, she says. And get the car ready. I need to be somewhere by 8:00 and I don’t want to be late on your account. She disappears up the stairs, and Morgan is discouraged.

In the kitchen, Socorro is cooking and Lina and Karla get into a fight because they are stuck being sisters now. After some name-calling, Karla says she has an announcement. Pretty soon she’s going to need a wedding dress because she and Damien are getting hitched. Socorro says you and your fantasies. Lina says goody – you can go live in the prison and nobody would miss you.

Hugo is visiting Damien in prison. Hugo is fidgety. Damien says I hope you have good news. Hugo says I’m marrying Mili. Damien says that’s good news for you. I hope nobody snatches her from the altar this time, but why don’t you look happy? Hugo says I have something that I can tell only you and I want you to be honest with me. He asks if Alex is really not Connie’s son. It’s true says Damien, Luci had Alex before she married Connie.

At the hospital, Gloria, Mili, Gamuza, Sor Cachete and the padre are all gathered around the smiling Yolanda. Looks like she gets to go home soon. Gamuza makes a height joke to Sor Cachete, who doesn’t like it much, but takes it in good part. The padre says Yolanda must be tired after so many emotions in one day, but Mili jokes that she’s been lying down for three years. Padre says don’t talk like that and Mili says I’m trying to inject a bit of humor. She tells Yolanda that Gloria was been so worried and upset about her these past three years.

Everyone leaves but Gloria and Gamuza who tell how they stayed with her and then they tease around and Yolanda laughs which starts her coughing so they stop. Romulo comes in and says how happy he is about Yolanda, but he says Gloria doesn’t like him there. Gamuzo says why not – you’re her father. We four should all be a family now. Gloria makes an ugh face, thank goodness, because I’m going into sugar shock here.

It’s a photo shoot at night, out by some giant lighted leaping fountains. Lights, big reflectors, and Vale and some not very handsome male model striking poses. Morgan is watching, frantic, so close he’s almost in the shots. He fantasizes that it’s him in the shots and that he and Vale end up kissing. The photographer calls for a break.

Vale walks a bit arm-in-arm with the model, with Morgan trailing along. The model suggests that Vale should insist on showing her right profile, it’s her better one. She thanks him. He asks about her diet. She eats very well, she says, and tells him he should part his lips for shoots, he would look more sensual. He tries it out. They smile at each other and walk on.

Mili has brought sandwiches to the hospital for Gloria and Gamuzo. Gloria says she’s happy, she was afraid her mama would never come to. Mili reminds her that it’s thanks to God and these things happen for a reason. Mili says to remember that Romulo is her dad. Gloria says she’s doesn’t even like to hear that as a joke, and doesn’t Mili remember saying how furious she said she’d be if she ever met her father? Mili says maybe her father is not so bad. Gloria is surprised and asks why the change. Mili fudges that it’s not about her right now. Gloria says she can’t stand Romulo, can’t even stand looking at him. But she is happy about her mother and will give her all the love she needs. Girl hug with hip swivels.

The photo shoot is over and everyone is headed home. Ramces the male model is raving to Vale over how splendid the photos are going to be. Morgan follows a few paces behind. Vale agrees and hopes tomorrow isn’t so rigorous, but they have to finish the catalog. Ramces, leaning on his white sports convertible, offers to take her home but she says she has a chauffer (who did Ramces think this guy was glued to them all evening, a bodyguard?). Ramces says send him along home, but Vale says no. Ramces says come on, let’s go to dinner and talk. I love working with you. Vale reconsiders and says she likes working with him to. She goes over and brusquely tells Morgan she’ll be dining out and she won’t be needing him. Morgan protests that her father will be upset if he comes home without her, but she says shut up and obey. She gets into Ramces’ car as they both exclaim how hungry they are.

Hugo is waiting in the chapel and the padre and Sor Cachete come in and are surprised to see him. Hugo says he has something he needs to talk about and the sor tactfully excuses herself. The padre fills Hugo in on the happy Yolanda news and then asks what’s up. Hugo says he needs advice.

It’s morning and here comes Damien out of prison. Connie in his shades is out by the car and greets him with a big hug. Damien is looking kind of doubtful and wants to know how Connie sprung him overnight, and Connie, feeling expansive, says it’s a benefit of being in the government. Damien says I guess I owe you and Connie says you owe Karla too. Oh yeah, Karla, sure, says Damien.

Connie says Hugo returned the money you stole and has been very helpful at the corporation. Damien says that’s nice and let’s forget the past. I’ve learned my lesson and I’m going to start fresh. Connie says Karla told me you two were going to get married. I feel for her, she’s so into this dream of marrying you. So you marry her or it’s back to prison. She told you, right? Marriage or prison. Damien says you’re kidding, right? Connie says why I am a very sober-minded government official, no tricks, no jokes. I’ll even arrange your honeymoon. Where would you like to go? Damien looks like he doesn’t feel well.

Ramces and Vale are out by the pool and Morgan is hovering in the background, natch. Ramces, who is vapid beyond belief, is smearing himself with tanning lotion and is telling Vale how it’s made from all this healthy stuff. She says oooh you know so much. He says we have to care for our bodies, but I must say he has way more body fat that our poster boy Alex.

Ramces says how nice that she invited him and she says come anytime. She spies Morgan and offers to get a spot on Ramces’ back that he missed. I was just thinking that, he says, you can read my mind! No wonder, it’s in big Dick and Jane print. I’m getting brain rot just listening to these two. Vale says how soft your skin is! And Ramces said that cream is the best. He thinks he will go for a dip and Morgan hides behind a pool pillar sighing over Vale.

Braulio comes up to Morgan and says what are you doing here? You’re spying on the senorita Valeria! If you know, why ask, says Morgan. Braulio spots the young stud in the pool and stares. Ramces gets out, all wet, with his baggy swimsuit stuck to his curvy rear and his man-necklace dangling and Braulio practically drools. Vale offers to dry him off. Meaning Ramces, not Braulio. As Ramces holds his arms out, she starts in with the towel. Both men watch and fantasize, Morgan that Valeria is drying him off, and Braulio that he is drying Ramces off.

Gloria is visiting her ma, who sympathizes with all her worry. Gloria says yes, she’d been running as fast as she could between school, the hospital and work. Yolanda says please forgive me for having the accident and causing all this trouble. Gloria says nothing to forgive and strokes her mother’s hair. Gloria says please forgive me for having hurt you and Yolanda says you didn’t, you’re a wonderful daughter.

Yolanda says is it true that Romulo was here every day? Gloria’s expression goes cold. Yes, says Gloria and he had no right. Yolanda says you mustn’t reproach him – he didn’t abandon you, he never knew he had a daughter. Gloria says well tell him he still doesn’t have one.

In the kitchen, Socorro is working away at the sink and Lina is sweeping while Karla is sitting with her feet up on a chair, filing her nails. Braulio comes in and says have you no shame? Your mother and Lina are working, and here you sit doing nothing. It’s not nothing, says Karla, I’m doing my nails. That’s no way to answer says Socorro. Karla says I’ll answer however I want. It’s disrespectful, says Braulio. Get to work! Un dos tres! You’re getting on my nerves, says Karla. Braulio sputters that she is a servant. Not for long, says Karla.

Damien comes in and Karla falls on him, calling him mi amor and planting kisses on him. Damien looks uncomfortable. Braulio welcomes him home. Karla says to Damien tell Braulio to stop bugging her. What? says Damien. Tell him, says Karla, jumping around. Tell him we’re getting married. Damien, frozen-faced, just says yes. Finally he croaks out to Socorro that he is marrying her daughter. Yay! says Karla jumping up and down and clapping her hands.

Mili is in her bubble-gum themed room and Hugo comes in and says he needs to talk to her. He comes right out with it and says they need to cancel their wedding because she still loves Alex and the time has come to fight for him. Mili points out that Alex is married and lives far away. Hugo says he married because he thought the same thing Mili did, that they were siblings. But you’re not! Hugo says. I know, says Mili, I’ve known since right after the wedding. I’ve lost Alex, which is why I accepted your proposal.

Hugo says Alex has the right to know. Maybe his marriage hasn’t worked out – he may want to leave Flor. Or he might decide to give you up forever. But he should know. I want you to be happy, even if that means losing you forever. They embrace and Mili says thank you. Hugo says for giving you your freedom? For what you just said, says Mili, for loving me that much.

Alex is never coming back, she says. Without you, I’d be alone. Hugo says Alex is coming for our wedding, I already asked him because he said he would stand up for me the day I married you. Mili is surprised and says he shouldn’t have called him. But I did says Hugo. And when he comes I’m going to tell him the wedding is off and I’m going to tell him why. Mili is big-eyed.

In the kitchen, Soccoro says is this true? Karla is offended and says don’t you think I could get this big dummy to fall for me? Damien says maybe you’re exaggerating a bit Karla. I need to get to business now.

Horacio comes in and gives Damien an exuberant welcome, saying you’re out of jail! But Damien says best not to talk about it too much. Lina says Damien should ask my father for your hand Karla, but Karla says no way is Horacio my father! Socorro says that’s right, you have to ask both Horacio and me. Damien starts in, but he sure doesn’t want to get those words out. He coughs. Lina says it’s easy! Just ask for her hand, and all the rest (she indicates Karla’s whole curvy self). Damien gets it out, word by word while Socorro and Horacio watch him struggle. Karla looks expectantly at her mother. Damien makes a sour face.

At the hospital, Yolanda is telling Gloria she’ll respect whatever she decides about Romulo. Gloria says the main thing is that Yolanda is all right. Yolanda says if you are all right, then I am. Chamuco comes in and Gloria is excited to present him to her mother who is startled at his name, but he explains he’s really Carlos. Yolanda says she’s glad to meet him. Gloria says they’ll be married in two years and Chamuco cracks some jokes.

Ramces is still on the subject of beauty creams. This time it’s eye cream and he shows Valeria how she must dab (not rub!) it under her eyes, and she’ll never have to worry about wrinkles. Vale says it’s amazing how much you know. I’m going to tell my mother about it and she’ll go crazy.

Thank goodness Braulio shows up at this point – quite a contrast, he in his tails and gloves, and they mostly naked in their bathing suits. Braulio has brought some cool drinks for the hot day. And for the hot bod, but he of course doesn’t say that. Ramces doesn’t clue in. Braulio says he can bring other treats. They thank him and go back to their creams. Braulio’s eyebrow dances.

In the foyer, Hugo spots his dad and throws his arms around him, congratulating him on being free. He wants to know how it happened and Damien says Connie did it and should have done it much earlier. Hugo says the main thing is you’re free. Damien says I’m out of one prison and into a worse one – marriage. Hugo is confused.

Mili is wandering in a tree-shaded part of the property and Morgan comes up. He says he’s down because Vale has a new boyfriend she’s invited to the house to swim. He says she doesn’t love me any more. Mili says I’m afraid. I’m afraid the same thing will happen with Alex. Morgan says but he loves you and if he loves you, he will leave his life for you. Morgan takes her by the hand as they walk. Just like me with Vale, I left everything because I love her. I’m sure he’ll do that. You think? says Mili hopefully. Morgan says he would give his life to have his Vale back.

In Connie’s office, Damien says you can’t do this to me, you can’t make me marry a servant. I’m not making you, says Connie, drink in hand, you’re doing it because you love her. Connie goes to the window and while his back is turned, Damien heads for the desk drawer (not locked again!) and gets out the gun. He’s going to blast Connie! Nope, he’s holding it to his own head, waiting for Connie to see him. Freeze frame.

Avances: Mili leans over to pick up a soccer ball and someone’s foot is on it. She looks up and sees it’s Alex (with shorter hair!). Need a goalie? he asks. She throws her arms around his neck. In another scene, they are both crying.

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