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Hi everybody, this is your substitute recaper. As always I wish I could be faster, but alas English is my second language and takes me a while to construct readable sentences. Enjoy!


We begin with our detectives extraordinaire gaping at Jacky and Ickturo kiss. Greta fumbles with the camera and takes a picture. Paula is extremely happy; she knew that Jacky would betray Dario, but she never thought that she would do it so soon. She can’t wait to give Dario the news.

In the hotel room, Jacky and Ickturo are talking about their work. Ickturo is almost certain that without Hortensia, Sara will bankrupt the company. Jacky is worried because she doesn’t want to lose her job. Ickturo reminds her that “a rio revuelto, ganancia de pescadores” (if the river is whirling the fishermen will catch more fish) He plans to clean the company up before Sara. Jacky likes this plan.

Ray tries to have a civilized conversation with Dario; he asks politely if he thinks that Paula will take long to come back. Dario tells him that he is sure that Paula will take a loooong time. Ray tells him that he will wait for her. Betina comes into the room, and Ray tries to break the tension by introducing himself to her. Betina (as always) goes straight and to the point; yes, I know who you are; yes, my mother has talked about you; but, no she doesn’t love you because she still loves my father. She then turns to Dario and asks for help with her homework thus leaving Ray with no option but to leave. When he leaves, Betina tells her father to divorce Jacky and come back home with them. Dario tells her that he would love to do that.

At the hospital Barbara is whining (so what’s new). She tells Vasco that she is tired and wants to go home. Vasco tells her that they will leave as soon as he has heard from the Doctor. Barbara is relieved because she thought that Vasco wanted to stay with Hortensia. Vasco tells her that Hortensia is safe right now because she is in the emergency care unit, but he is sure that Sara will try to kill Hortensia later. He wants to hire a nurse to take care of his grandma, but not just any nurse; he wants somebody tough, somebody that won’t get intimidated by Sara. He asks his mother to see if she can find somebody like that. Alonslow comes in and tells them that Hortensia’s situation is the same.

At the restaurant, Ernesto thanks Lorena for recommending Maruja. Lorena tells him that she was sure that they would get along because they are the same. Rosi comes in to pick up a salad and a steak for a costumer, but she is not her usual happy self. Lorena wants to know what’s wrong. Rosi tells her about the photo session and how ugly she feels. Lorena tells her to cheer up; she has something that the other girls don’t have: Julian’s love.

At casa pobre Julian is talking to his parents. He tells them how happy he is with his new job. He likes everything especially the girls. His mother reminds him that Rosi is the jealous type. He tells her that he is being extra careful; he even took Rosi to his photo session. He changes the conversation and asks Oscar about Hortensia. He tells him that he doesn’t have any news.
At Alonslow’s house, the black widow (I’m still hoping against hope that she is just an unlucky person and not a murderer) brings Toribio into her house. He is blindfolded and tells her that he won’t complaint if she takes advantage of him. She then takes the blindfold off and shows him the food that she prepared. Toribio wants to know where she got the money to buy everything. She tells him that she used part of the money that he gave her. She says we'll eat the right way today and she implies that tomorrow the'll figure out something else.

Alonslow and Sara are at the evil mansion. Sara wants some love, but Alonslow is not in the mood. He tells her that he can’t do the deed there, besides he is very tired and wants to rest. He kisses her good night and leaves. Sara has a flash back of Chalo telling her that Alonslow doesn’t love her, and she tells us with clutched teeth that she doesn’t find any satisfaction in having everything if Alonslow doesn’t belong to her. Cut to commercials.

Back from commercials. Lorena is closing the doors of the restaurant and looks pensive. Rosi wants to know what the matter with her is. Lore tells her that she saw Alonslow at her school. Rosi asks if she felt something (“te pudo?”). Lorena tells her that no, she didn’t feel anything, but she is a little curious; she doesn’t understand why Chalo didn’t tell Alonslow. She believes that Sara and Chalo share more than just the bed. They must share a very dark secret.

At the kitchen, Maruja is telling Ernensto that they are going to need to expand the fridge. Monica walks in and wants to know what they are talking about. Maruja tells her the idea. Monica is all smiles and tells them that she thinks is a great idea and she would like to hear more about it. Maruja leaves and Ernesto wants to know what the reason behind her attitude change is. Monica tells him that she wants to make love not war and since she is a very determined woman, she has decided that she will get Ernesto back. She calls him my “amorcito”. Ernesto tells her that he is not her “amorcito” and he also is a very determined man, however because he wants peace in the restaurant, he won’t argue with her. He leaves the kitchen and Monica looks hopeful.

Alonslow arrives to his house. He feels guilty because he thinks he is deceiving Sara. He tells us that he can’t stand being with her. He starts looking for his father and can’t find him.

Toribio is still at his neighbor’s house. The black widow tells him that she had forgotten how fast the champagne goes to her head. She tells him that the last time she celebrated was at a funeral. Toribio asks her if she celebrates at funerals. She tells him that at the beginning she didn’t, but then she got used to celebrating after burying so many husbands… oops she realizes her mistake when Toribio asks her what husbands. She tells him that she is talking about her friend's husbands. –Didn’t you say that you didn’t have any friends? She changes the conversation and tells him that he is not as drunk as she tought. Toribio says that he is not drunk and to show her, he stands up and tries to walk in a straight line. He promptly fells and doesn’t get up. Black widow goes to check on him and realizes he is asleep.

At Rosi and Maruja’s house, Rosi is measuring herself. She is very unhappy with her body. Lore tells her to stop it because she is very pretty. Julian comes in and when he notices that Rosi is in a bad mood. He tells her that he would rather leave and come back another day, he doesn’t want Rosi to dampen his mood. He is still remembering the photo session when he receives a phone call. It is “Elenita” and she tells him that he looks kind of overweight in the photos. He needs to start a diet. Now Julian is the one worried about his body.

Paula arrives at her house and finds Dario sleeping in the couch. He wakes up with a start, and Paula runs to hug him. Dario misinterprets, he thinks that Paula wants something else and tries to kiss her. Paula tells him to stop it; it is not what he thinks. She needs him she is going to show him something that he needs to see. She hugs him again and Dario tells her that she drives him mad. Paula looks at him with pity and tells him that he will go mad once he sees what she has to show him. She pulls him by the arm and they leave.

The other half of the detective team is at Valeria’s house. After making sure that “La fiera” (the mother in law) is asleep, she tells Valeria everything about Ickturo’s affair. Valeria can’t believe it. She knew that something was wrong, but now she doesn’t know what to do. Greta tells her that she should take a decision. And if she decides to leave Ickturo, she and all of the other friends are there to help her.

Meanwhile Paula took Dario to his house; he goes into a defensive mood. Is she trying to get him into trouble with Jacky? (I can’t believe Dario, just a few minutes ago he told his daughter that he wanted to come back with Paula and now he doesn’t want to upset Jackeline?) Paula tells him that no, she is way over that, what she wants is to help him open his eyes. He wants explanations. She tells him that she’ll explain, but they have to go into his house.

Alonslow is looking for his father; he goes to the neighbor’s house and asks her if she knows where his father is. She tells him that he is sleeping, but when she tries to explain, he tells her that he doesn’t need an explanation, that his father is an adult and can do whatever he pleases. He then tells her good bye and leaves. She thinks to herself that it is better that he things bad of her than for him to know that his father is drunk.

Back at Dario’s house, Paula sits herself in the couch and tells Dario to relax. Dario tells her that it better not be another of her scandals. Paula tells him that she is not like that anymore. She tells him that before, she used to dream with the day when he would know what kind of woman is Jacky, and today is that day.

At Ickturo’s house Greta is holding a sobbing Valeria, she still can’t believe it, however she has the proof now; she can’t denied it anymore. She suddenly toughens up and tells Greta that she won’t let him deceive her any more; she needs a copy of the picture because she will divorce him. Greta tells her that she’ll get it for her and excuses herself she has to go, but she tells Valeria that she has all their (Maruja, Paula and Greta’s) support.

Dario is very nervous; he is drinking and still thinks that Paula is trying to create problems with Jacky. Paula asks how much money she(Jacky) has spend. He acknowledges that Jacky likes to spend more money than what is reasonable. Paula laughs and tells him that he has always been a penny-pincher. Dario says that she never understood that it is good to save for the future. Paula says that his future was with “her”. Dario drinks more, Paula tells him not to drink too much, and he needs to be sober for what is coming. Jacky walks in right then and throws a hissy fit when she sees Paula. She orders Dario to kick Paula out. Paula smiles and tells her to sit down and shut up. Dario backs Paula and tells Jacky to sit down and asks her where she is coming from. Jacky finally understands that something is wrong and is at a loss for words. Paula doesn’t hesitate, she tells Dario that Jacky is coming from a Hotel, she has been with her lover and she (Paula) has the proof. She pulls the camera out and shows it to Dario. Dario can’t believe what he is seeing. Jacky starts stammering and telling Dario that it is a big fat lie. She even asks God to kill her right where she is standing if she is lying. Paula tells God to please answer Jacky’s request but to wait just a little longer before killing her because seeing her suffer is so much fun. Jacky can’t take it any more she tries to hit Paula, but Dario stops her. Jacky then turns to Dario and swears that what Paula is saying is a lie. Paula says that that is enough; it is time to leave the love birds by themselves, if they want a copy of the picture, she’ll provide it, and she will even give them an enlargement if they want. She leaves the house.

Ickturo is arriving home without even imagining the storm that is waiting inside. He looks at himself in the mirror to make sure that there is no evidence of his rendezvous with Jacky.

Back at Dario and Jacky’s house they are still arguing. To make the long story short, when Jacky realizes that Dario won’t believe her, she confesses the truth. Yes, she has a lover and it is all Dario’s fault because he has been a terrible husband. When Dario insults her and tells her that Paula was always right and that she is “una cualquiera” Jacky finally tells him the whole truth. –Did you think I married you because of your looks or because I loved you? I did it for the money. Dramatic music plays in the background.

Ickturo enters the house and he sees Valeria waiting for him. He asks her if she is waiting because she is jealous. Valeria tells him that no, she is done with jealously and also she is done with him. Ickturo doesn’t understand. Valeria shoots with both barrels. –I gave you my whole life, two children and for their sake I’ve put up with your mother and with your ravings of grandeur. I even forgave you for stealing my money, but no more; I want a divorce. Ickturo tells her that he doesn’t understand. Valeria tells him that she knows that he has a lover and she also knows he is coming from the hotel where they were together. Cara de impactado de Ickturo.

Jacky is not having it easy either, now that she took her mask off she lets Dario have it. She tells him that he is not man enough for her. Dario can’t believe he destroyed his marriage because of her. Jacky tells him not to blame her, he is not a victim, he saw what he liked, and he took it. And she is not cheap; she knows what she is worth. Dario tells her that she is not even worth the coins that he has in his pocket. He pulls those coins, throws them to her and tells her to pick them up and leave. She offends Paula and provokes him by telling him that he is not a man. He wants to hit her, but contains himself, instead he kicks her out of the house.

Ickturo is desperate; he swears to Valeria that he is coming from the office. She tells him that she has proof; she has a picture of him and Jacky. He wants to see it. She tells him that she’ll show that picture to the judge. Ickturo changes his tune. He asks her not to do that, the judge could take away his visitation rights. Valeria says OK, but I want my money back. He agrees. She says that since everything is settled she is going to wake up the kids because they are leaving.

This was one of the most rewarding scenes of the chapter. Dario goes into their room and takes all of Jacky’s things and throws them out the window while telling her to get out because the house is his and she is not staying a minute longer.

Ickturo is now on his knees, he is pleading with her not to take the kids. The-mother-in-law-from hell comes downstairs and tells Ickturo to get up. He tells her that Valeria knows that he has been unfaithful. La suegra justifies Ickturo and tells Valeria that Ickturo had to get from somewhere what he was not getting at home. –Besides, Barbara is a real woman. Valeria realizes that Ickturo has more than one lover, slaps him and leaves.

Maruja, Greta and Paula congratulate themselves in a job well done. Paula is worried about Valeria.

Ickturo is crying, when his phone rings it’s Jacky she tells him that her husband found out about them and kicked her out of the house, she wants him to help her. He tells her not to bother him and to go to a hotel. His mother comes and tells him that Valeria is taking the kids. She wants him to stop her; she’ll die if Valeria takes the kids. Ickturo tells her that it’s all her fault because Valeria would have forgiven him eventually, but now she won’t. He cries like a baby in her mother’s arms.

Valeria arrives at Paula’s house and asks her if she can stay. Paula tells her she can stay as long as she wants.

Sara is trying to get the money for Chalo. She checks the accounts and finally finds out that a customer is going to make a payment for a big amount. She calls the costumer and tells him to deposit to a different account. She gives him her account number.

Jualia, Rosi and Lore are talking about what happened to Hortensia. Lore is worried about it. Rosi says that it is Divine justice. Julian tells them that Vasco thinks it was Sara. He asks Lore if she thinks that Sara would be capable of killing somebody. Lore tells him that no, she doesn’t thinks so, but when he leaves she tells Rosi that she believes that Sara is capable of that and more.

Alonslow calls Sara to let her know that Hortensia is doing much better; Sara feigns that she is happy about it and asks Alonslow if she can take her home. Alonslow tells her that she’ll be able to do it very soon.

Jacky goes to Ickturo’s office to asks him why he didn’t help her last night. Ickturo is moody and tells her that he is not feeling well. After talking back and forth about whose fault it was that they got caught. Jacky tells him that the silver lining is that now, once they divorce their current spouses, they’ll be able to marry each other. Ickturo looks like he just swallowed something really bitter.

At the black widow’s house, Toribio just woke up and wants to know what happened. BW makes him squirm a little, but finally tells him that nothing happened, he was just too drunk and went to sleep. She also tells him that Alonslow came to look for him. Toribio is embarrassed.

Alonslow comes to Paula’s house. He wants to know how Valeria is doing. Paula tells him that she is showing a tough exterior, but in the inside she is hurting. Valeria comes out and greets Alonslow. He tells her that she can count on him. Valeria asks him to help her find a good lawyer. Alonslow says that he has a patient that is a lawyer; he’ll ask her for her help. Valeria leaves to her room to get ready to go to work, and Alonslow and Paula are left to ponder about the damage that Jackeline has done to their lives.

Sara checks her bank account and sees that the deposit has been made. She is happy and thinks that with that money she’ll be able to keep Chalo quiet for at least a month. She goes to the bank.

Ernesto receives his sister’s unexpected visit. She asks for a minute and calls him little brother. He knows that whenever she calls him little brother is because she needs a favor. She tells him that she is receiving an award and wants to invite him to the ceremony. He is very happy for her and wants to celebrate, but she tells him that she doesn’t have the time because she has to go pick up her kids. They kiss goodbye and she tells him how much she loves him. Ernesto tells his sister that he loves her too. She leaves.

Dario goes to see Paula. He is very sorry for what he did to her. He can’t believe he left Paula for Jackeline. He asks for forgiveness. Paula tells him that she suffered a lot, and that there was a time when she hated him, but now she forgives him. Dario cries and swears that he’ll never hurt her again. They hug.

Ernesto is driving when he receives a phone call. It’s from his nephews’ school. They tell him that the kids have not been picked up, can he come? He says he’ll call his sister and if he can’t find her he’ll pick up the kids. He tries to call her, but she doesn’t answer.

Chalo is counting the money that Sara brought him. 50,000 pesos. Sara tells him that it was not easy to get the money and Hortensia is still alive and kicking. Chalo tells her that that is her problem. He doesn’t care, he just wants the money. Sara tries to seduce him but Chalo doesn’t let her touch him. He tells her that he won’t let her deceive him again, they only have a business relationship. Sara is upset and leaves.

Vasco is at the only hospital in Mexico to take off his cast. As he is leaving he finds Alonslow and he informs him that his grandma is better and she’ll be ready to leave tomorrow. Vasco is worried and as soon as Alonslow leaves he calls his mother to tell her to hurry up looking for the nurse, they need her for tomorrow.

Lorena is selling her panquesitos in front of Ernesto’s nephews’ School. She sees Ernesto come out with the kids. The kids are happy to see her, but she notices that Ernesto looks tense. He tells her that he is worried because when he saw his sister in the morning she told him that she was coming to pick up the kids. Right then his phone rings we only hear his side of the conversation. He tells whoever is on the other side that yes, he is Ernesto Mendiola. His face changes and we know he has received bad news. Lorena is worried. He tells her that her sister and husband had a car accident and that they are both dead.

The end

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