Caray, Caray!

Soledad pulls away from Hugo’s kiss:
S: I can’t. It’s not fair.
H: Of course, it’s not fair. You think two people who love each other so much should be separated? It’s not fair.
S: Hugo, don’t you realize? I’m wearing the engagement ring of another man.
H: A man that you don’t love!
S: Hugo, please. We have to end this. Let’s try to make new lives for ourselves.
H: Yes, let’s do it, let’s do it together. With our daughter we could live far, far, far away.
S: I can’t do that, Hugo. Daniel has been so good to me. He’s never treated me badly. On the contrary, he’s been wonderful.
H: If he’s a good man, he’ll understand. I don’t want to lose you. I don’t want to and I can’t (“no quiero y no puedo’).
S: Don’t you realize that every time you kiss me, it reminds me of the kisses you gave me when you were pretending to be Alcides.
H: Why? Why do you insist on making me think that you can’t forgive me?
S: It’s not about forgiving. We can’t be together. Please don’t pressure me any more.
H: I love you. Even if you run from me, do what you will, no matter what happens, I will never stop loving you. I adore you.
S: Stop! (She runs away.)
H: Where are you going? Soledad?

Eloisa can’t believe that Ursula has told her that Hugo kidnapped Soledad. Ursula says that it is true. It caught them all by surprise. Eloisa says that they have to notify the authorities. Hugo might hurt Soledad. Ursula says Hugo is a not bad person. He was upset at learning that Soledad had gotten engaged to Dr. Dan since he is still in love with her. The Obragon witches and Lucas come in. Eloisa again says that the authorities should be notified about Soledad. Ester says that Dr. Dan and the guards went after Hugo. Antonia’s eagle eye spots Eloisa’s new string of pearls right away. She flashes back to asking Eloisa why the door to Soledad’s bedroom was locked. She tells Eloisa that when she saw her a few minutes ago, she wasn’t wearing this necklace.

Arturo tells that judge that the mere suspicion that he had anything to do with Aurora’s kidnapping is an insult to his reputation, his military career and his name. It’s crazy. The judge says that he doesn’t see any problem with Arturo showing them the sole of his boots (‘la suela de sus botas’). The judge pulls out a drawing of the footprints that he wants to compare Arturo’s boots with. Arturo says that this is truly humiliating. The judge says that we can do this the easy way or my men can force you to do it. Arturo shows the judge the sole of his boot and the judge compares it to the drawing.

Alcides repeats the information that he has just received with evident satisfaction – Dr. Chirac is a married man. “That’s to your benefit, isn’t it?” ask Hercu-less who is always a little slow on the uptake. Alcides says that for some obscure (‘turbia,’ literally, ‘like a muddy stream’) reason, Dr. Dan hasn’t divorced his wife. He tells Herc that he has an important mission for him. “At your service,” responds Herc. Alcides turns around and looks at Herc saying that he seems to be in a very good mood today. Herc replies that it is true. Margot came back to him. “You took her back from Arturo without my help. I congratulate you,” says Alcides, “You are one up on that idiot.” He asks for his bowl of nuts and tells Herc to listen carefully. He has to find Dr. Dan’s wife.

Dr. Dan is still riding around looking for Soledad.

Hugo runs after Soledad and grabs her.
H: Don’t go any farther. Don’t go deeper into the mine. It’s dangerous.
S: Let me go!
H: Listen to me. There’s no way out that way. This is an unstable mine. It’s dangerous.
S: It’s dangerous being near you.
H: Don’t say that. I would never hurt you.
S: You wouldn’t hurt me. Hugo, you’ve hurt me so much.
H: That’s in the past, in the past. I made mistakes because you married my brother. I was jealous and confused but that’s in the past. (He kisses her hand.) It’s in the past.
S: Even if I forgot everything that happened in the past, you still hurt me today, right now. Don’t you realize that every time you speak of love, it’s as if you stab a knife right into my heart (‘es como si me clavaras un puñal en el corazon’)? Your kisses hurt me. Hugo, your touch kills me because I love you and I don’t want to love you.
H: You see. We can’t run from our destiny. We can’t run from our feelings. Our love is stronger than everything. It is. If this ring is keeping you away from me, then let me take it off for you. (Hugo starts to take the ring off Soledad’s finger but she snatches it back.)

Ester and Lucas scold Antonia for being rude to their guest but Antonia holds her ground. She insists that Eloisa was not wearing that necklace when she came in to Soledad’s room earlier. Eloisa tells Antonia that she hopes that Antonia isn’t accusing her of stealing the necklace from Soledad. Ursula confirms that the necklace is not Soledad’s. Eloisa says that she had the necklace in her hand because it fell off when she lay down in Soledad’s room. Eloisa says that Antonia is confused just like Eloisa was confused when she thought that Antonia was related to the pianist at the club. Antonia backs down immediately and apologizes. Eloisa says that she has to leave. She will do everything she can to find Soledad.

Gladis comes in and asks what is going on. The judge says that he is on a criminal investigation. He puts Arturo under arrest for suspicion of kidnapping Aurora. Gladis is impactada and Arturo protests his innocence. The police take him away. (They didn’t put handcuffs on Arturo. When Hugo gets arrested, he always politely holds out his wrists for the handcuffs.) Gladis says that there has to be a mistake. The judge tells her not to interfere with the workings of justice. If she wants to help her son, she should do it through legal means. That’s what lawyers are for. He leaves.

Hercu-less says to Alcides that this means he has to travel and find von Chirac’s wife. Alcides says that he wants Dr. Dan’s wife here in San Marino. Herc says what if she doesn’t want to come. Alicdes says that they will resolve that with money. Alcides looks at his watch and says to himself that if Eloisa doesn’t show up in half an hour, he’ll have to go after her. He tells himself to relax. She can’t have betrayed him. He tells Herc that they’ll discuss what to do when he finds Dr. Dan’s wife.

Dr. Dan has found Hugo’s horse and deduced that he took Soledad into the mine.

Hugo and Soledad in the mine-
H: If you don’t love von Chirac, why are you doing this?
S: Because one day I will love him.
H: That day will never come.
S: That day will come when I tear you out of my heart. That day I will really be free, Hugo. Please, find Michelle. I am going to keep my word with Daniel.
H: I can’t go find Michelle because she left me.
S: It was our fault, Hugo!
H: Because she realized that I could never stop loving you.
S: Let me go, please. (Hugo releases her hand.) Hugo, I’m so sorry. I’m engaged to Daniel von Chirac and I’m going to get married. Find Michelle. Make her happy. She deserves it. (She leaves.)

The Obragon witches are worried about what has happened to Soledad. Lucas says Hugo would never hurt her. Ester and Lucas leave the room. Ursula says to Antonia that it is strange that Eloisa would lock herself in Soledad’s room. Antonia agrees. She found Eloisa there before Hugo came. Antonia says that she doesn’t trust Eloisa. She is up to something.

Hercu-less says that he needs money to go on this trip. Alcides says that he will have it this afternoon. Eloisa slithers in and she’s not wearing the necklace. Alcides asks why she is so late. “Did you think I betrayed you?” asks Eloisa. Alcides sends Herc away. Alcides asks if she brought what he asked. Was she in the treasure room? Eloisa asks him to check for himself. She raises her skirt to show one of the gold bars.

Soledad is walking out of the mine alone. She looks back. She starts to go back but Dr. Dan appears. He asks if she is ok. She says that she is fine. He asks about Hugo. Hugo appears and sees them together. He calls Soledad’s name really loudly. The mine collapses. Dr. Dan and Soledad are ok. Hugo doesn’t answer. Soledad and Dr. Dan start to move the rubble to find Hugo.

Antonia tells Ursula that whatever Eloisa was looking for in Soledad’s room, they won’t find it. They should concentrate on finding Soledad. Ursula hesitantly volunteers that she might be able to find out something. She is friends with Hugo’s servant, Boris. She can go ask him. Ursula asks Antonia not to mention this to Ester. Antonia agrees and Ursula leaves.

Boris is in the workshop when Manrique and another guy come in. They ask for Hugo and Boris says that he isn’t there. The guy is a weapons collector and Manrique has told him that Hugo makes good swords. Boris has the one that Hugo made for Michelle and shows it to him. The guy has never seen a better sword. He offers to pay a lot of money for it.

“I will get about 50 thousand pesos for these two gold bars and with that I will be able (‘podré’) to survive for a few days,” says Alcides. “You mean we will be able (‘podremos’),” says Eloisa. Alcides says that he will give Eloisa her share this afternoon when he exchanges the ingots for cash. He asks if anyone suspected anything. Eloisa says no, everything went fine. Alcides asks if she buried Michelle’s body and Eloisa says that it was horrible but she put it into the catacombs like he said. Alcides asks if there is anything Eloisa wants to tell him. She asks what he is referring to. Alcides says that if she could have stolen anything from the treasure vault and if that’s the case, she should tell him.

It’s nice to see Arturo in jail for once. Gladis comes to see him. She is babbling about how they have to get him out of the prison before everyone finds out. Arturo tells her to shut up. If she wants to help him, she has to go get Margot and bring her to the jail. Margot is the only one who can get him out. Gladis shakes her head and walks away.

Soledad hopes that nothing bad happened to Hugo. Dr. Dan says that they will get him out. Soledad says that she doesn’t hear Hugo’s voice. Dr. Dan should hurry. Soledad starts screaming Hugo’s name and Dr. Dan tells her to be careful or she will cause another collapse. Finally, she sees Hugo under the rubble. Dr. Dan digs him out. Hugo says that he is ok, just a few bruises. Dr. Dan says that he should be checked out. The impacts could have after effects. “At this point,” says Hugo, “nothing worse could happen to me.” Dr. Dan offers to help him crawl out of the rubble but Hugo says he can do it alone. “I’m used to having my world crash down around me." (‘Ya estoy acostumbrado a que el mundo me caiga encima,’ literally 'fall down on top of me.') Soledad says again that Hugo should go to the hospital but Hugo replies that he should go to the police station because he tried to kidnap Soledad.

Alcides is waiting for Eloisa to answer. He asks if she took any jewels from the treasure. Eloisa says that she is offended. Alcides points out that there are so many valuable things in the vault. Eloisa replies that they are partners and she wouldn’t risk him cutting her throat by stealing what doesn’t belong to her. She says that instead of suspecting her, he should listen to what she found out at the Obragon house. It is a barrel of gunpowder about to explode (‘un barril de pólvora a punto de estallar.’) Alcides asks her to tell him. She tells him that Soledad accepted Dr. Dan’s proposal and Hugo kidnapped her the moment he found out. She says that she isn’t telling him this so that he will go crazy but just so he knows what’s going on. She says that Hugo kidnapping Soledad isn’t the problem but Soledad accepting Dr. Dan’s proposal is. Alcides says that marriage will never take place. Dr. Dan is a married man. Eloisa is impactada.

Someone is knocking at Margot’s door. It’s Gladis. She tells Margot that although she can’t stand her, Arturo needs to see her. He’s in jail.

In jail, Arturo tells himself that he has to persuade Margot to help him. She is the only one who can get him out of jail. He flashes back to putting the baby in the cabaña. He castigates himself for not realizing that he had left footprints. He tells himself to relax. He knows what he has to do.

Boris says that the sword is not for sale. Hugo made it as a gift for someone very special. Manrique says that they are offering him a lot of money. Boris says that he is sorry but only Hugo can make the decision to sell the sword and he’s not here. The guy leaves money for Hugo to make a sword exactly like that one. Boris takes the commission. Manrique and the guy leave. Ursula comes in and asks if Boris has any news of Hugo and Soledad. Boris says no. He tells Ursula not to worry. He is sure they are fine.

Dr. Self Righteous says that there is no need for the police. What Hugo did was terrible but sometimes people act on irrational impulses. Hugo says that nevertheless he deserves to go to jail. Soledad says that she won’t file charges. Hugo takes Soledad’s hand and kisses it. “Forgive me,” says Hugo to Soledad, “Forgive me. It won’t happen again.” Dr. Dan says that he ran into the judge at Hugo’s cabaña and told him what had happened. Now he has to see the judge and tell him everything is ok. Hugo says that the judge was at his house investigating Aurora’s kidnapping. Hugo says that he wants to find the guilty parties. Dr. Dan asks if Soledad is ok. She says yes. To herself she says, “My God, why must I give up the man I love?” (why indeed?) She asks Hugo again to go to the hospital. “No Soledad,” responds Hugo, “no doctor will ever be able to cure my wounds.” Soledad and Dr. Dan go off hand in hand. Soledad looks back at Hugo. “Why, Soledad? Why?” asks Hugo, “I love you.” He says “Yo te amo,” to her silently like he did on the gallows and then we see that he has Soledad’s engagement ring.

Hugo looks at the engagement ring and gets on his horse. The guards show up and ask where Soledad is. Hugo says that she has gone home. They don’t believe him. He starts to ride away but they fire a warning shot. Hugo returns, gives them his gun and rides off.

Arturo has a visitor. It’s Margot. He is glad to see her. She asks him to tell her that he did not commit this atrocity. Arturo says that she can prove his innocence. She asks him again to tell her that it isn’t true. He asks her if she thinks he is capable of kidnapping a baby. She doesn’t think so (you don’t know Arturo very well, Margot and he didn’t tell you he didn’t do it). Arturo tells Margot that she has to help him prove his innocence by going to the cabaret and stealing one or more of the boots of police officers who frequent the place. All guys in the legal field wear the same kind of boots. Arturo will be able to show that his boot print is not unique. (Couldn’t a lawyer make that argument, Arturo?)

At the cabaret, Paquito is trying to clean the couch where Deborah’s body was but the stain won’t come off. Eloisa comes in and gives him a fright. She asks if he can’t afford someone to clean the furniture. She realizes his hiding something from her and finds the bloodstains. She asks who he killed.

Ester is worried that it is so late and Soledad hasn’t returned. Lucas announces that Dr. Dan has brought Soledad back. Soledad explains that Hugo took her to the mine. Ester says that the mine is a dangerous place. Dr. Dan says that Hugo was the one in danger. There was a collapse and Hugo was trapped but he and Soledad got Hugo out. Lucas asks if Hugo is ok and Soledad replies that it wasn’t anything serious. Ester wants Soledad to file charges against Hugo. Soledad says no and Dr. Dan agrees. He says that Hugo acted on impulse and has already admitted he was wrong. Soledad wants to go take a bath but Dr. Dan asks if it is ok if they have a celebration of his engagement to Soledad that evening. Ester and Lucas think that is a fine idea. Soledad asks where Ursula is.

She’s kissing Boris in the workshop. Boris says that her kisses taste like honey (‘saben a miel’). Ursula likes Boris’ kisses too but that’s not why she came. She came to find out about Soledad. Boris says that Ursula knows that Hugo and Soledad love each other very much. Ursula agrees. Boris says that his how he is starting to feel about Ursula. Of course, Marina comes in and sees them kissing passionately. She leaves a card and goes out.

The police put Hugo in jail. I guess they only have one cell because he is put in the same cell as Arturo. Hugo says that he needs to speak to the judge. Hugo turns around and says to Arturo that if he is in jail, it is because he kidnapped Hugo’s daughter. Arturo says that he didn’t do it and he’ll prove his innocence. Hugo asks how Arturo is capable of committing such cruelty against a baby that can barely walk. Arturo repeats that he didn’t have anything to do with it. Arturo stands up and Hugo punches him a couple of times and discovers Arturo only has one hand.

Paquito explains how the stain got on the couch. He found Deborah there dead. Eloisa asks Paquito where the body is. She asks if the police took it. Paquito asks if she is crazy. If the police found that that there had been a murder on the night of the inauguration of his cabaret, he’d lose everything. He hid the body. Eloisa commiserates Paquito on the bad day he is having while she thinks to herself that she has just had the best moment of her life while looking at the giant treasure. She regrets that she can’t tell Paquito about it.
Paquito notices how happy Eloisa is. She says that Alcides gave her money and she wants to spend it at Paquito’s cabaret. They kiss and Paquito closes the door.

Soledad is in her bedroom. Antonia comes in and tells her that Eloisa was in her room while she was out and even more strange, she locked herself in. Soledad is not very concerned. Eloisa is her friend. Then Antonia notices that Soledad doesn’t have her engagement ring on. “The ring,” says Soledad, “I’ve lost my engagement ring.” The credits roll.

Tomorrow: Dr. Dan’s lie is exposed.

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