Caray, Caray!

Eloisa asks Alcides to tell her what happened to Beatriz. Alicides tells her that he killed Beatriz in self defense. He flashes back to Beatriz stabbing him and him cutting her throat. He tells Eloisa about Vlad saving him and teaching him to live in equilibrium and not respond with violence. Eloisa then says that she doesn’t understand how Alcides ended up with Jeremias’ treasure. Alcides smiles and says that he won’t tell her that. Alcides says that after regaining most of his memory, he could only think of one thing – Soledad. He repeated her name day and night and something changed inside of him. Eloisa says that of course Alcides changed after everything he went through. She says that things didn’t turn out so badly for him – he is immensely rich and he is fortunate to have her to help him. Alcides doesn’t seem to be too happy with that thought. He asks Eloisa to leave him alone so that he can put things in their place.

Someone comes to get Margot saying that Hercu-less is going to be killed in a fight in the bar.

Antonia tells Soledad that she learned late in life that she was wrong but Soledad has time. She can still forgive. Antonia starts praising Daniel. Soledad stops her. She says that she has forgiven Dr. Dan but Antonia knows that Soledad loves Hugo. Antonia says that she doesn’t like Hugo or his brother. Antonia admits that Hugo did give Soledad a beautiful daughter and he is trying to win her heart back. Soledad says that Hugo has given her many proofs that he loves her. Antonia counsels Soledad not to wait. Open her heart. If Hugo is her true love, Soledad should resolve their differences. Soledad says that it isn’t that easy. Antonia says that it is easy if she lets her heart lead. Soledad shouldn’t end up like Antonia. She waited years for perfection that never came. Antonia tells Soledad to love without fear and be very happy.

A letter is delivered for Ursula. It says that she should go to the Hacienda Montenegro to see how her boyfriend cheats. It’s not signed. (It shouldn't be too hard to guess who it might be from, eh Ursula?) Ursula wonders why Boris would be at the Hacienda.

Boris comes into Marina’s room at the Hacienda. Marina is waiting for him in a provocative dress. Boris says that he has come to talk. He says that she told him she wanted money in exchange for consenting to a divorce. He hands her the ring and says that should be sufficient. Marina looks at the ring.

At the cabaret, the fighters have been separated. Hercu-less says to Arturo that it isn’t over. Paquito orders him thrown out of the place. Margot comes in. Herc calls for her to come with him as he is dragged out but Margot just stands there.

Marina looks at the ring and says that it is a valuable heirloom from Hugo’s family. She asks if Boris stole it. Boris says that he just wants her to sign the divorce papers. Marina is in no hurry. She says they should have a drink to celebrate his freedom. She puts something into one of the wine glasses. She asks to have things end nicely for all the good times they had and that she was to be the mother of his child. Just one toast. She holds out the glass with the (presumably) drugged wine and asks him to do it for her.

Soledad says that Ursula seems very distracted. Ursula asks permission to go out. Soledad says that it is late. Ursula says that it is important and she will explain later. Soledad tells her to be careful. Ursula leaves. Soledad flashes back to Antonia’s advice to follow her heart. Ester asks what happened with Antonia. She’s not in her room. Soledad says that everything is fine. Antonia is probably giving her piano lesson. They talked about the past. Many wounds need to be healed. Soledad says that she wants to ask her mother a very important favor.

Margot is trying to tend to Arturo’s bruises from the fight but he pushes her away. He says that Herc reminded him, to his face, of his ED problem. Margot never should have told Herc about that. Margot says that she had to. Herc was very jealous when he found them in bed and that was the only way he would let her alone. Arturo says that it is Margot’s fault that Herc made the ED remark in front of everyone. Margot says that Arturo doesn’t have an ED problem. He has shown her that he was a real man several times. His problem is in the head, not the other place. Arturo angrily says that he doesn’t want Margot’s compassion. Margot asks what Arturo wants from her then. Arturo says that Margot has to decide whether she wants to be with him forever. He wants to marry her.

Boris drinks the drugged wine and conveniently falls unconscious on Marina’s bed.

Paquito waits impatiently for Antonia to show up to play the piano. She arrives. Manuela is in the bar and she says that she is answering an ad Paquito placed for a beautiful woman to work with him. She’s that person.

Marina has gotten Boris undressed and she is in bed with him in a pose that suggests they just had sex. Ursula comes in and sees them. Marina says that they had a few drinks and one thing led to another. Ursula is upset.

Soledad comes to see Hugo, who is in a dressing gown.
H: Hello Soledad. I wasn’t expecting you. If I knew you were coming, I would have worn something more presentable.
S: Don’t worry. I didn’t mean to intrude. I came because.. I don’t know where to begin.
H: You look beautiful.
S: I feel terrible. I’m so confused. I needed to talk to you.
Hugo asks her to sit down.
H: Is our daughter all right?
S: Yes, she’s fine. I left her with my mother. After everything that happened today, I need to clarify many things. About you, about us. Hugo, I can’t go on living with all these doubts and tears. I need peace. That’s why I came here. I need for us to clear things up.

Boris wakes up. He tells Ursula that he can explain. Ursula says that there is nothing to explain. Marina says that Boris still loves her. Boris tries to get away from Marina. He says that things aren’t as they appear. Ursula cries.

Paquito is doing his job interview. He says that Manuela is very attractive but he needs to see more. She raises her skirt to show her thigh. He asks about her experience. Manuela says that depends. She has a lot of experience with men. Paquito asks her to audition, as it were.

Margot asks if Arturo is crazy. Is he making fun of her? Arturo says that he has never been so serious. Margot says that Arturo is from one of the most prestigious families in San Marino. How could he want to marry her? Arturo says that he doesn’t care about any of that. Will Margot marry him? She laughs.

Ursula asks how Boris could fool her and play with her feelings. Boris says that he didn’t betray her. Marina put something in his wine. Ursula tells Boris to stay with Marina and not come looking for her ever again. She leaves. Marina tells him not to be upset. He’s lost Ursula. Boris says that she will never succeed in separating him from Ursula.

Manrique says that ‘George’ is a virtuoso who should be in a concert hall not a cabaret. Hercu-less comes back into the bar and gives Paquito a wad of cash for the best bottle in the house. Paquito asks where he has been getting his money (‘¿quien es la gallinita de los huevos de oro?’ literally, ‘who is the hen with the golden eggs.’) since everyone knows he is a bum (‘un vago y vividor,’ literally, a vagrant and a sponger’) Herc asks if Paquito is going to serve him or should he go somewhere else. Paquito warns him against getting drunk or making a scene. Manuela, now in a skimpy chorus girl outfit, comes over to where Herc is sitting.

Margot has decided that Arturo is proposing to her to make Hercu-less jealous. Arturo asks what he can do to convince her he is serious. Arturo says that he will organize a huge party to announce his engagement to Margot. (Mom’s going to love that idea.)

Dr. Dan is in the lab. He says that if his chemical formula is correct, he can save Aurora. Dr. Dan turns and Alcides is there. Alcides asks where Soledad is. Dr. Dan says that she isn’t with him and suggests that she is at her house. Alcides says that he just came from there and she isn’t home. Dr. Dan asks if Alcides is sure. Maybe Soledad didn’t want to see him. Dr. Dan says that Alcides will have to take his word that Soledad isn’t here. Alcides takes off his jacket saying that he is tired of Dr. Dan’s insolence. He is tired of having Dr. Dan stand between him and Soledad. Dr. Dan says that he is tired of Alcides’ threats. Alcides says that he isn’t making threats. Only one of them will leave this place alive tonight. Guess who? (So much for giving up violence, Alcides.)

Manuela tells Hercu-less that Alcides’ brother found out about her and Herc says that his wife found out about him too. Manuela says that they both had the same bad luck. Herc replies that is true, for now. Herc says that he knows he will get his wife back. She loves him a lot.

Margot says that she can’t marry Arturo. Everyone knows who she is. She has worked in the tavern for years. Arturo says he doesn’t care. Margot says that he will care when he is in the street and people whisper that he married a slut. Arturo says that no one would dare say that about his wife. He would kill anyone who said such things. Margot says that Arturo would have to start with his mother. “She hates me,” says Margot, “she looks at me like a cockroach or worse. She will make my life impossible.” Margot says that she wants a poor but tranquil life with a man who… Arturo asks what she means and then he realizes that she doesn’t want to marry him because of the ED problem.

At the cabaña, Soledad looks at Hugo and flashes back to the first time she was there with him.

Alcides takes off his guns. He says that he isn’t going to shoot Dr. Dan and be arrested. He wants to fight like two men without arms. Dr. Dan says that he is a peaceful man. He isn’t afraid of Alcides but he won’t kill him. Dr. Dan takes off his gun. Alcides says in that case, he know who will die today because he will kill any man who comes between him and Soledad. They start to fight. Alcides says that Dr. Dan isn’t a bad fighter for a ‘doctorcillo.’

Margot says that it is true. She is a woman and she wants a man who loves and respects her and can give her children. Arturo can’t give her children. Arturo leaves.

Boris says that he regrets making Marina a part of his life. Ursula didn’t deserve that. Marina says that she got what she wanted. Ursula will never go back to him. Boris says that he will explain how Marina set all this up. Ursula will understand. Boris takes the ring back. He says that Marina didn’t keep her word. He will get a divorce somehow. He leaves. Marina says that they will see who wins this battle.

Alcides says that he didn’t want to go this far but Dr. Dan left him no alternative. Dr. Dan never should have looked at Soledad. Dr. Dan says that Alcides has gone crazy. Soledad will never be interested in him. Alcides says that he loves Soledad and he has shown it by his good acts. Dr. Dan asks if his ‘good acts’ include bringing his wife to town to destroy his reputation. That was a cowardly act. A respectable man would never do something that low. Dr. Dan goes for his whip. He gets the whip around Alcides’ neck but Alcides swings around and gets behind Dr. Dan. Alcides says that all is fair in love and war and this is the end for Dr. Dan.

Still holding Dr. Dan by the neck, Alcides says that he could exterminate Dr. Dan with one move like he could kill a mosquito. “Just do it,” says Dr. Dan. Alcides says that he isn’t a murderer. He’s never liked killing people. He doesn’t want to kill Dr. Dan but he doesn’t have any other option. Dr. Dan says that Alcides is a murderer. By killing him, Alcides isn’t just killing one person, he’s killing two people. Alcides asks what he means. Dr. Dan says that he is the only one who can cure Aurora’s catalepsy. If Alcides kills him, he destroys Aurora’s future. Alcides says that Dr. Dan isn’t the only doctor who knows about catalepsy. Dr. Dan says he is the only one who can cure Aurora. Alcides says that he offered Dr. Dan money and help to find a cure but Dr. Dan always turned him down. Dr. Dan tells Alcides that he cured Hugo of catalepsy.

Ursula comes into Soledad’s room. Ester is there. She asks why Ursula is crying. Ursula says that she found out that Boris was unfaithful to her with Marina. He still loves Marina. He betrayed her.

Alcides says that that Dr. Dan is making this up (‘me está tomando el pelo,’ literally ‘taking the hair') as his strategy to gain time… Dr. Dan says that he did cure Hugo. Alcides releases Dr. Dan from the neck lock. He ask how Hugo was cured. Dr. Dan says that it was the result of the work by his father and Michelle. Alcides asks how Hugo is cured but not his niece. Dr. Dan explains about the good blood stuff that Hugo has and about the flower. Alcides asks when Hugo was cured and Dr. Dan says that it was when he was broken out of prison. He says that Hugo was having a catalepsy attack and Soledad herself gave him the injection. “It’s true then,” says Alcides, “My brother Hugo is cured of catalepsy and he never told me.” He says that explains some things that didn’t make sense.

Ursula says that she doesn’t understand why Boris lied to her that way. Why did he raise her hopes if he still loved Marina? Ester says men are like that. She knows from experience. Ursula shows Ester the letter that Boris sent her as evidence of Boris’ affections. Ester tells her that Boris didn’t write the letter. It’s Lucas’ handwriting.

In the cabaña, Hugo and Soledad are making love.

Alcides asks why the flower cured Hugo but can’t cure his niece. Dr. Dan tells him that Aurora doesn’t have the good blood stuff. Dr. Dan explains that to determine if Aurora can be cured of catalepsy, he needs to test hers and Hugo’s blood. If they are compatible, the cure will work. If not he will have to try with Michelle’s blood. Alcides flashes back to killing Michelle. He says that he hopes Hugo’s blood is compatible. Alcides puts his jacket back on. He says that Dr. Dan is lucky. He can’t die because he needs to cure Aurora. Dr. Dan says that Alcides doesn’t have to ask him, he wants to do it. Alcides asks him how much money he needs. Dr. Dan says that he doesn’t need any of Alcides’ filthy money. All he needs are samples of Hugo’s and Aurora’s blood. Alcides says that he will keep an eye on Dr. Dan’s work. For his own good, he should stay away from Soledad. Dr. Dan says that he won’t give Soledad up ever. “First, cure Aurora,” says Alcides, “then we can talk.” Dr. Dan asks if Alcides’ words mean that he is sentenced to death? “One of us will go to hell before the other, that is certain,” says Alcides and leaves.

Manuela’s performance at the cabaret is well received. Eloisa comes into the place and asks herself what Manuela is doing there.

Ester tells Ursula about Lucas love-letter writing business. She says that maybe Boris ordered a letter. Lucas comes in and tells Ester what what she just did was wrong. Why is she killing Ursula’s hopes? She shouldn’t disclose the identity of his clients. Ester tells Lucas that it was necessary to tell Ursula in this case because she found Boris in bed with his former wife. Lucas says that he is sorry but she must confront Boris. He is here to see Ursula. Boris tells Ursula how Marina set the whole thing up by pretending to agree to divorce him for money. When Ursula asks where Boris was going to get the money, Boris shows her the ring Hugo gave him. Ursula says that she might believe Boris if it weren’t for the letter. The letter was written by Lucas and Boris’ feelings are as false as his words. She never wants to see him again.

Soledad leaves Hugo’s bedroom. She says to herself, “Why are we playing with fate’s error? We forgave. Now we should forget. Let’s have another chance.” When she is gone. Hugo picks up an earring that she has left. Soledad tells the coachman that she wants to leave very quietly so that no one hears. He asks if they are going home. Soledad says that she will tell him where to go when they are on the road.

Dr. Dan says to himself that Alcides is right. One of them will die first but it will be Alcides who goes to hell. He smashes something as Soledad comes in. She tries to find out what happened but Dr. Dan won’t tell her. Soledad tells him what a wonderful guy he is and she will always be grateful that he saved her father and cured Hugo and is trying to cure her daughter.. Dr. Dan interrupts and says that he has the feeling she is saying all this because she is going to drop a bombshell on him (‘me vas a dar una estocada,’ literally, ‘you are going to give me a thrust (with a sword’)) Dr. Dan says that she should cut to the chase. Soledad gives him back his engagement ring saying that she can’t give him love. The credits roll.

Tomorrow- Grand finale!

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