Caray, Caray!

Another fun week of Juan lasting longer than anyone ever imagined.

The beginning recap on the show is Kike picking up his precious daughter Nidia Micaela and telling her how he hasn't seen enough of her lately and most important he tells her that she is the only good thing the her mother Yadira has ever done. An almost contrite Yadira listens outside the bedroom door.

Hillary explains she has left a message for Juan who, mysteriously, has not called. Papa tells her to get used to it, yesterday he straightened Juan out about a few things like the futility of trying to take advantage of his daughter. HIllary protests that Papa had no right... but he insists he will continue... but she presses on that Juan is the most, best, blahblah... Not all men want just her money, but Papa, like lots of caring suspicious fathers, thinks otherwise. HIllary feels like she has become just merchandise. But Papa says Juan is an ignorant and stupid (naco) who is newly rich [Ed note: nuevo rico es mejor que nunca rico, ¿no?] Hillary struts off declaring she will continue to date Juan.

Paula and Yvonne make faces at the door bell and sound of Heriberto bellowing for admission

Nidia actually discusses her heartbreak at Angarita's betrayal with Alirio. If you can call what they do a discussion. Alirio is more than happy to condemn Angarita, in fact Nidia's realization of the facts is an occasion to celebrate.

Heriberto has come to make his declarations to Yvonne. Paula walks through and tells him to lower his voice and calm down there are people sleeping in the house. On bended knee, Heri begins his declaration to a less than eager Yvonne who can't avoid hearing him out. He starts right off telling her she would be better with him than that thin donkey, Fernando [is it an additional insult that he uses the feminine burra flaca..]. As he holds her hand he loses his composure when she insists she doesn't love him, she loves and wants only Fernando. Then he angers and accuses her of two timing him, playing on two teams, being a ravenous (devoradora) eater of men. Paula finally breaks it up saying Yvonne has spoken. Heri leaves in a huff.

Juan is giving a "we are family" speech to Fern, Pastor, and Lorenzo who applaud appreciatively.

Angarita cries in his little pj's as Pastor tries to ask him he has informed Yadira of his suspicions (about his paternity) The destroyed Anga says no and how could he be taken as a dirty old man wanting her as a woman?? [Why indeed, this group isn't smart enough to be mind readers]

Juan and Juanito have their now familiar argument as Juan dresses in a special shiny tie explaining he has to appear like a king in front of Licenciada (Paula). Juanito scolds him that she isn't worth it and only one person is worth it. Juan just wants to know if Juanito doesn't need to pack his backpack for school as he continues to preen in front of the mirror. Down stairs they encounter a waking Kike on the couch [the most used prop in the Cachon scenes]. Kike yawns that he can't sleep in the same room as Yadira but at least his daughter is close by again. Juan inquires about Yadira's sudden return home to be informed about the nerve (descaro) of that Angarita. Juan asks with true surprise, what, badly positioned/silly little (desubicadito act has he committed. Kike launches into Angarita's fall from grace and Yadira can't even bear to go to the market again. Juan thinks he better investigate since clearly Anga isn't telling the truth yet...[duh, we could have cut a week or more of moronic dialog here...]

Kike enters the room for his things and Yadira says she doesn't want create a battle ground and ruin the peace of the entire household. Kike agrees that the parents errors are not the baby's fault. Yadira wants a civilized negotiation and they discuss getting another lawyer who can work out a favorable-to-all compromise. BREAK

Now in the office of the president, Juan proudly produces his pie chart and analysis to save money which includes outsourcing all the transportation costs including shipments and chauffeurs. When Paula gives an approving, good point, Juan moves on to the bar chart of points of sale. S2/Sandro (it's always CL in the office now, right?) jumps in to criticize that if they sell off the outlying stores (malbaratar) cheaply, it won't get them very much money. Juan pulls out another bar chart to show that they can expand sales with their special gourmet market. S2 tries to put this down as a new field they haven't tried before [isn't anyone asking how does Sandro know??] but Paula dubs it that magic word "diversification" and declares that his entire proposal is realistic and brilliant and will involve everyone in the company. Juan beams. Paula asks, And what does Sandro think?? His sour puss shows his chagrin.

Anga finally dressed is in the market asking Remolacho if Yadira has come. No but here comes her "EX", Kike appears but merely asks for the list of deliveries. As he walks away, Anga asks him if he has talked with Yadira. "What do you think?" he quips. Anga says thinks are not what you think they are, it is all a confusion. Yeah, a confusion in your head, says Kike. He adds that Yadira doesn't want anything to do with him and will not be coming back to work. As he leaves, Angarita begins to clutch his chest and sits heavily while poor Remolacho asks what's wrong. Anga merely barks, that he should mess in other's business but get back to work.

Back at the triumph of the charts, Juan continues to shine brighter than his tie while Paula, overlooks S2's ideas which he says are so like this, she says they should adopt Juan's proposal immediately to avoid (evitar) the layoffs (despidos) so no one will lose their work. Juan thinks how he loves having Paula's approval. Moments later the three face the lounge lizards en masse while Paula announces the good news that no one will lose their job. And the thanks goes to the brilliant financing ideas of their president Juan. Bows and applause and Juan really gets to give his "we are family" line. Next with the boys in his office, they all joke about Juan's triumph while Juan reminds himself that he is no longer the crude driver, but now has the reins of the company. Fern adds that his learning phase is over. Heri can't believe he still has a job but Juan assures him he will still be Pastor's assistant and he doesn't have to fear Sandro. Pastor is pleased and they all lay on the praise. Juan graciously shares the credit with his Santito de Atoche and his great friends who all helped him.

Yvonne tells Pastor that Paula had to run Heri out of the house for his grossness. She does defend that his his more wild (silvestre) than a brute. Pastor still has dreams about winning Heri for himself, but Yvonne very kindly tells him she isn't sure that Heri has the same preferences that Pastor has.

Juan tells Sandro, that Heri will not be layed off but S2 still gets to deliver a blow to Juan's happy hour as he announces that Marely has resigned her position. When shortly after Juan is questioning Marely, she tells him, finally, that she has decided to go live in Spain. [Ed note, Given your weakness for Juan, dear Marely, I would have sent him a postcard from Madrid for safety.]

Pastor and Heri continue discussing Heri's pointless quest of Yvonne. Pastor tries to be conciliatory and ends inviting Heri for a movie and dinner on him tonight.

Juan is thinking instead of talking to Marely but at least about her and how is he going to keep his rose garden, his little guardian angel who has always been there for him. Marely explains how she wrote the essay, got a grant and is so excited about her new future. What did Paula say, he asks. Well she was the first person to encourage her. Later, Juan is telling Paula how hard this will be for him and for little Juanito then drops the bomb that it will be for ONE year. Before we leave the office, Yvonne and Pastor discuss the handling of Heriberto who should not be bothering Yvonne anymore. Pastor demurs discussing his methods but how can he help but enjoy the results a bit with Heri turning toward him during his distress and loss.

A week can't go by without a visit to the garage with Gutis and Alirio discussing their dilemna. Alirio has the bright idea that they can drown their problems in wine.

Back to Juan having his series of flashbacks of the lovely Marely offering support and love to him and to Juanito on so many lovely occasions, and a little fantasy kissing thrown in.
But, YIKES. Out in the lizard lounge, Hillary arrives asking for Juan. While Paula, Marely, Yvonne and Fern watch with wonder, Hillary walks in after Yvonne announces her. Juan kisses her on both cheeks and she starts off saying she is so upset (apenada) since she heard what her father said to him. Juan tells her not to worry, he understands her father perfectly. While she warms up he continues to think of Marely and how he can't do without her smiles and wise council and care.... BREAK

Paula leaves the office alone after trying unsuccessfully to get Marely and then Yvonne to go with her. Inside Juan's office Hillary wants Juan to come to some event with her but he begs off to spend time with Juanito who has suffered with all papa's late hours lately. They decide to leave together while he tells her he will be returning the car she loaned him in another day or so. When he stops to say good night to Yvonne, Hillary gives her a pretty compliment about her hair and asks what kind of shampoo she uses. Juan thinks HIllary always has something kind to say to everyone. He looks over his shoulder at a less than thrilled Marely and rues the pinched look (estrujada). Off goe the beautiful couple just as Laura in the strangest tights seen yet sees them then Julia has the fun in cluing her in on how amorous Juan is with the famous Hillary. Laura stomps off on her ugliest of legs. Another elevator door opens and Kike comes in to flirt with Julia.

Back in Casa Cachon Yadira tells her mother that Kike hates her. Kike tells Julia that Yadira has returned but he is still planning the divorce. They continue planning their brilliant business in trucking together.

Heri struggles in the exercise machines with a breathless Pastor at his side when the ultimately thinkable happens: The WIG (peluca) finally snaps off onto the floor!! [Ed note.- how many months have we waited for this?]

CL and Sandro discuss that Juan is smarter than CL gave him credit for. The strategy simply isn't working. What will work, CL ponders....BREAK

Paula tells her Mom how he came through, probably by luck, to save the company and give all his heart to save the situation for his friends and fellow workers. Ana says it isn't luck, it is because Juan is a noble wonderful person.

At home, Yadira tells someone on the phone that her sister isn't there. When Marely appears she hears that she is to appear at the embassy to get her papers at 12 tomorrow. Gracias a dios. She now tells Yadira for the first time that she has a grnat to study in Spain. No one knows, but now the eavesdropping Nidia behind the door knows too. Cut to her crying out to Juan that she is destroyed. Cut to Juan entering Marely's room where she is packing and he sits down to tell her something so important. She is the pillar of this family and how can they get along without her. Juan starts to think his romantic thoughts before he comes out with the ending sentence that he wants Marely to be his girlfriend!! END

********Vocabulary*********
naco = stupid [the most used adjective in this entire TN, everyone better get this right in the exam to follow]

burra flaca = skinny burro [but hey, it's feminine used to describe a guy, extra points on the insult scale]

devoradora de hombres = man eater

descaro = nerve

desubicadito, desubicado = badly positioned or silly

malbaratar = to sell off cheaply, or at a loss

evitar = to avoid

despidos = layoffs, dismissals

silvestre = wild

apenada = upset

estrujada = pinched, squeezed

peluca = wig

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