Caray, Caray!

Connie and Damian plot how they can avoid Luciana's divorce filing. Connie will release Damian from having to marry Karla or go to prison or plant tomatoes if he goes against his own sister. Damian comes up with a brilliant plan: Connie should try to act nice to Luci and win her back. He should also use the children as allies and also use Andrea. Connie is worried that Andrea won't play along--she's dying for him to get a divorce. Connie will have to pretend with both. Damian owes Connie to go against his own sister. This somehow releases him from having to marry Karla?

Mili is filling in Sor Cachete on the mess Lina got herself into. Sor Cachete whips some eggs into a frenzy. She wishes that Mili had been able to stop Lina, what with all the advice she gave the girls about how men promise the sun the moon and the stars, but Mili does not want to take the blame. Anyway, they prepare to go after el tal Fernando, the cockroach, and break him like a tree branch.

Poor Lina is still moping in bed. It's so pathetic to see her there clutching her stuffed animal. Horacio comes in and tries to comfort her. He does not know the truth about what happened.

Comic relief segment: one-armed gardener Rocky attempts to water the lawn. Horacio tries to help, but Val, standing out front, stops him. She orders Horacio to get ready to drive her somewhere. Meanwhile, Connie comes out and begins laying on the fake tears. He tells Val he has something in his eye, and she, bless her, says, oh, no, daddy, that's just something they say in telenovelas when they don't want you to know they're crying. Anyway, he begins crying some more and says he's devastated and doesn't want to lose her mother, etc. I've become accustomed to her ways, I'd be lost without her, the fights and the making up afterward, etc. But she wants to destroy me.

Meanwhile, Al has gone (with Bobby) to the Lobredo office/house to ask about Mili. He tells the senior licenciado that he wants info about Granny's will. Senior reminds us that Al left the will reading in a huff and did not hear this stuff. Senior flips through the papers as if he has completely forgotten the answer to the question. Oh, yes, here it is--Mili must live in the mansion, or she forfeits everything. Bingo, says Al. Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and your sister closest of all. Al gets Senior to agree to inform Mili and Hugo and not to reveal that he was the source of the revelation. Too bad Al will be seen leaving the premises in about five minutes.

Val chastises Luci for what she's doing to Connie. Moreover, with her bad behavior and addictions, it's amazing he still wants her.

The beatdown team of Mili and Sor Cachete arrive at Mat's house, and they find Bobby waiting for Al out front. Mat and Fernando drive up on motorcycles. Fern boasts, don't worry, Mat, I'll take care of these imbeciles. Mili hands her hat to Sor Cachete and strides forward, You're a macho, a macho de quinta, she taunts him. (I think this may mean that he's a macho to the fifth power, or something really multiplied, anyway.) She gives him a kick to the groin, and a punch. Down he goes. I found this really satisfying, while I felt disturbed with myself for liking the violence so much. Mili is supposed to be outgrowing her old naca ways, but I have always appreciated that Mili is strong and athletic, like Wonder Woman, and in those ways is a good example to girls. Anyway, he really deserved it. (Even though the Supreme Court of the U.S. has just declared that the death penalty is too high a price to pay for child rape, I think a couple of kicks and punches is not cruel and unusual punishment for a seducer/almost rapist. Make my day, Mili.) She tells him to stay away from Lina or he'll be sorry. Mili and Sor Cachete high five. Sor Cachete says Well done.

Just then Al and Sr. Lobredo come out. Mat is trying to break up the fight, but Mili tells him he doesn't understand. Bobby asks what did this imbecile do to Lina? Fernando has one of those fake blood capsules exploded out of his mouth. He taunts Bobby (poor Bobby getting taunted at the same time from the two guys who have stolen his girls) by saying she wanted to be in my bed and I didn't make her do it. It's not my fault that she's an ofrecida (I suppose it's one who freely offers herself). Bobby reaches to punch him, Mat intercepts, Bobby punches Mat. More blood! Fernando runs away, and Bobby chases him. Sor Cachete cheers, then begs forgiveness from God.

Mili now fires Mat as her representative. He tells her not to mix business affairs with personal, but she says that he's of bad character--someone who steals girlfriends could steal money, so he's out. Al winks at Mili.

Horacio tells Socorro that he needs a dictionary--'cause he's at a loss for words. Aw . . . Anyway, he prevails upon her to talk to Lina.

Karla has wrangled Damian into bed. She calls him a pimpollo. Is that a combination of pimp and chicken? It would suit him. She praises his prowess in bed and predicts that after they are married for ten or more years he'll still have it. He says there's a new plan, and they're not getting married. She doesn't believe him.

Connie now cries in front of Luci. It's not an act, he says. He still wants her.

Socorro talks to Lina. She makes her realize she may have made a mistake but it's not the end of the world. It's a kind, motherly talk. Lina wants her to promise not to tell Horacio. I don't know if Soco will really stick to that, but she makes Lina promise to get out of bed. The writers have certainly made short work of Lina's recovery, but since everything on this show goes fast, it makes sense. I sure hope Lina isn't pregnant! They way they are having her recover so happily makes me hope that she won't be.

Val calls Ramses, who's in a makeup chair. He interrupts to tell the makeup artist not to use a certain powder, as it will give him acne.

Rocky comes to the door bearing a rose. She says she told him to stay away, but she takes the flower. He mumbles a lengthy, completely incomprehensible explanation, presumably about his diabolical deal with Connie. She still tosses him out but then has a flashback to the time they danced. If those two aren't back together by Friday, I'm giving up!

In the kitchen, Lina has rejoined the group and seems much happier. Mili returns and reports on her exploits. (she says she just put a tarado (creep) in his place.) He won't be able to hacer chis for a month. "Chis" seems to be "sshh," or "expletive deleted." She says that Sor Cachete was there and Bobby too. Lina is happy until she hears that Bobby was there. She says she'll never forgive Mili for involving Bobby, she's so ashamed. Bobby will think she's a "facilonga," which must be a girl of easy virtue. Mili explains that Bobby just happened to be there by accident. Socorro reassures her that on the contrary, he was defending her because he thinks she's worth something. Really, says Lina? She seems to accept this. All girls do the happy dance.

Now the family is assembled for a big party. Damian congratulates Hugo, because it seems the wedding is tomorrow. Damian wants a payday when Hugo gets his hands on Mili's inheritance, but at least Hugo has the good sense to avoid being a sucker. He says Damian thinks he's a money changer--he'll change money to gambling chips. Karla now complains to Damian. Connie says that Luci is still going ahead with the divorce, so Damian will still have to marry Karla.

Domingo arrives with the Mafia Princesses in tow. Bobby sees Marisela, and they exchange cryptic looks. I guess we're going to have to see how the Bobby situation pans out--he'll be torn between two lovers . . .
Al berates Flo for bringing her sister when she knows Bobby will be there. Flo says he's a pill--she can't do anything right. They really have deteriorated into a stereotypical bickering couple.

Domingo and Connie go into the study and toast to a new business deal. Each looks at the other warily, however.

Lawyer Robledo Sr. arrives and takes Mili and Hugo upstairs for a talk about the inheritance. Before he leaves, Luci mentions her divorce. Connie then comes out and announces the new company they have formed and calls for a new celebration. They will have the biggest construction company in Latin America. Luci says that's great, 'cause she'll have more money to ruin him for. Andrea enters, and Connie takes her out to the garden. Damian tells Luci to follow and eavesdrop, because it's sure to be of interest.

Robledo fills Mili and Hugo in on the inheritance.

Connie tells Andrea he wants to get back with his wife, he can't lose her, he's going crazy at the thought. He loves Luci, and he's never going to leave her. Andrea calls him crazy and says she hates him. Luci has been eavesdropping, and when she hears that he loves her, she seems moved by it. Andrea says that he can't possibly love that crazy drunk, and he says that yes, he does, and he wants to fight for her. Andrea goes further--she's old, and she's a drunk, and she's disgusting. Connie tells Andrea not to talk that way about his wifey. She slaps him, and he pushes her down. Andrea says he'll be sorry.

Back in the house, Damian asks how it's going. Connie says that it will cost him more than a diamond necklace to placate Andrea. Damian opines that with the expansion of the business he will easily be able to afford it. Luci orders Karla to clean up the trash from the garden! Karla balks, because she's still putting on the airs of Mrs. Damian, but Luci orders her to do it.

Al thanks Robledo for coming over. But in the avances, we see that Mili and Hugo have resolved to move out and forfeit the inheritance.

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