Caray, Caray!

As I sit here in front of my screen, I wonder if tonight will be the night that my captions go out and that I can’t understand a word said, or, that we’ll have to endure another painful bedroom scene between Priscilla and Anibal. Well, let’s see.

Nanda repeats to Erika that she saw the mystery man again in the shopping mall. He was shopping. They didn’t get a chance to talk because Damian called her – when she looked back, he was gone. Erika said – just as well since you’re about to get married.

Gonzo introduces Ed to Barb – she claims not to know him – he reminds her that they crossed paths in the reception. She says she was distracted. Then Gonzo introduces Damian, the director of finance. We get to admire Ed in his suit, tie and, OK – so his ears stick out a little. Just look at what’s between them.

Jacinto is talking to licenciado Arvizu on behalf of Ed. Jacinto tells the licenciado that Franco Santoro wants to rent the hacienda, “Las Animas.” The licenciado wants two forms of ID and financial references before he’ll rent Las Animas.

Ed is giving the Elizaldes a presentation that illustrates his knowledge of their company, and he states that Power Milk is ready to make them a great offer, e.g., an injection of capital – so that Power Milk can get a foothold in Mexico. Barb is suspicious – she says they aren’t looking for investors.

Jacinto calls Ed on his cell – they go back and forth – Ed pretends to be talking to someone like an investor in terms of two millions of dollars. Jacinto continues – he needs to talk to Ed or Margarita will spill the beans. Ed tells Jacinto he’ll meet him later.

The Elizalde clan are curious about Ed’s work – he tells them that Power Milk is going to rent Las Animas if they make a deal. Anibal is just about out of his chair – they’ll firm things up after his sister’s wedding. Gonzo invites him to the wedding – Ed will accept if Damian doesn’t object. Ed – dear Ed – asks, what’s the name of the bride.

Erika bubbles on about how Camilo has arranged for her to have a gentle horse, etc. – Nanda warns her –Erika says that all women can’t get a man like Damian and Nanda says that Barb helped. And, Barb keeps helping herself.

Lady in supermarket gets a call from her daughter – she goes into a sales pitch for Fermodyl hair color. What the Hell was that all about?

Gonzo and Barb get in the car to head home. Gonzo takes Barb’s hand – she rags on about Anibal making such an important decision by himself. She is still suspicious of Ed. Gonzo says we’re not going to sell our company. Barb says do you think Franco Santoro’s offer is without strings. Anibal, Damian and Ed continue talking – Damian leaves. Anibal is still happy, because he sees that his ass will be saved by Power Milk’s money. Ed reluctantly takes Damian’s hand and tells him he is envious of him. Anibal offers Ed a whiskey, but Ed says tomorrow. Ed is still setting Anibal up, and Anibal says he can consider it a done deal. What a greedy little b*****d.

Jacinto asks Margarita if she went to see her students – Margarita says if you really love me and our marriage – come with me. They shouldn’t keep quiet. He warns her that the hyena’s word can follow them wherever they go. But, Nanda doesn’t know that Soledad is dead, and Margarita wants to pass it on.

Barb is talking to “Doctor Obregon” on her cell in the car and pretends to cry. Gonzo wants to know what’s going on. She says this is the last time they can suspend Lili’s treatment because it resulted in such a terrible crisis. Both of them are crying. Barb says it is so painful. Liar, liar, pants on fire. The driver just shakes his head. (Ed. He knows too much. How long do you think he’ll be around?) Nanda is insisting that they take Lili out of the asylum so that she can attend the wedding. Clever Barb has thought of every which way to manipulate Gonzo. She doesn’t want to risk having Lili at the wedding because if anything goes wrong, her plans goes down the toilet.

Dr. Obregon is getting ready to give Lili a shot but he tortures her a little bit first. He wants to know what she said yesterday – just one little word – this injection will make you talk – what did you say to your sister.

Jacinto is trying to convince Margarita to stay and keep quiet. Margarita says to Jacinto – if you’re sincere, come with me. Come with me or I go alone.

Dr. Obregon gives Lili a drink – he keeps at her – tell me, I’ll keep it a secret. And when you are dead from your fantasies he warns her, you’ll tell me the truth. She says the pawn is moving. He doesn’t understand. She shows him the white pawn. He throws it on the floor. She says the pawn will get the queen. This isn’t what he wants to hear.

Nanda makes another grand entrance down the staircase. The wedding planner is still changing things, like where the dance floor will be located. OH, fiddle dee dee. Decisions, decisions. In runs Gardenia and tells Gonzo, Barb and Nanda that Margarita wants to see Nanda. Gardenia doesn’t have enough common sense to talk to Nanda alone. Barbara throws a mean look, like she smells a rat. Jacinto and Margarita are in the kitchen. Margarita says she’s going to tell Nanda everything that is happening. Naturally, Barb just happens to hear this conversation. Gardenia warns Margarita that Barb will get them all. Margarita can’t stand it any longer.

In walks Barb with one of those smirk/smiles on her face and wants to know what’s up. They all freeze.
Break time.

Back at the kitchen, Barb tells them Nanda doesn’t know that Sole is dead because the Hyena forbade it. She struts around and tells Gardenia she’s needed in the kitchen and tells Jacinto and Margarita to get lost with their gossip.

Meanwhile Gonzo fills Nanda in about Lili’s crisis and that Lili cannot attend the wedding and that Nanda shouldn’t visit Lili for a while. What a surprise! He’s doing exactly as ordered by Barb. Nanda argues back. He understands – but this is for Lili’s good. In walks Barb, and she’s sorry to interrupt but wants to see Nanda for just a little minute.

At Pueblo “San Rafael” Ed/Franco enters a room with a large statue of Jesus. It just happens to be a church. He begins to pray.

Barb brings Nanda into the kitchen where Gardenia, Jacinto and Margarita are still perplexed. Nanda asks how Nana is doing, and Jacinto says “better.” Nanda wants them to help Sole get dressed for the wedding so that Sole can bless her. She wants to know what they have to say. Nanda tells Margarita that when she returns from her honeymoon, they will all go back to work on the artisan program. Barb looks disgusted. Yikes.

A priest, Father Bosco, enters. He knows Ed and wants to know why Ed is there. He didn’t have any trouble recognizing Ed. How about that? Padre says the heart returns to the place it loves and wants to know about Soledad. Dead, says Ed.

Anibal is talking to Lic Arvizu about Ed.

Father says if you find a diamond in the rough and polish it, it will shine with bravery. What does that mean? (Ed. I must have lost part of this conversation. If anyone knows what went on here, please fill us in.) Ed will not change his mind.

Father Bosco wants to know the details – he feels very bad and is very sorry. Ed says they are going to be more sorry and then he asks for confession.

Jacinto and Margarita are still arguing – Margarita says we’re living in the eye of a hurricane – you want to stay in this place. She says to Hell with the artisan projects.

Lic. Urbizu wants to see Jacinto right away.

Ed confesses that he has been disobedient, hateful and full of rage and that he wants to take vengeance against those who let his mother die of pain and sadness. Father says that vengeance will not bring her back. Ed says it will help her rest in peace.

Padre says this is an act of confession – locked in his head. And the confession ends. Father has forgiven him, and he tells Ed he hopes he isn’t going to do what he has just said he’ll do. Ed wants to know what is vengeance and what is justice. God gives justice says the padre, and men seek vengeance.

At the blacksmith’s place, Silvestre is eating dinner with his daughter (Martina) the mud wrestler/ nurse. The food is so good and he is enjoying it so much. He’s happy where he is. He makes a reference to “Calixto”. (Was he referring to the red hot lovers Calixto and Melibea?) Margarita is just giving back to him all that he has given to her. He says that when you’re old, you get sentimental. I don’t get this scene. We know he’ll find out about her sooner or later.

Augustine is calling his wife, Dolores, who demands to be called Dolly because Dolly is a more chic name. He’s looking for their daughter, Erika, who is in her room. He wants to go to Madrid with Dolly – to a big meeting – she agrees after he dangles a visit to Paris in front of her. I guess they won’t be able to go to the wedding.

Augustine goes into Erika’s room – he tells her she looks beautiful. He likes her hair. He warns her about Camilo. He tells her he and Dolly are going to Spain. He asks Erika to send their regrets to Nanda. They’ll be back in a week, and he’ll bring her a pretty gift.

At the Cantina, Las Copetonas, the girls are talking about their lives, and times are tough for Martina and if Dad knew she was a mud wrestler he’d die. Her friend will loan her money for rent. Nice friend. She wasn’t so nice in Guapos.

At the church, Father Bosco lights a candle.

Jacinto is at the café and Martina sits down and asks him what’s up. She wants to know who he was with yesterday. How is Silvestre (her father). He burned his hands a month ago – he’s not well. In walks Ed/Franco – Martina sizes him up and leaves. Jacinto tells Ed about Silvestre’s accident. Ed remembers Margarita as a pretty little girl, and now she entertains drunks. Ed hands Jacinto a wad of bills. Ed tells Jacinto that he’s working for him. Jacinto tells him that the situation is difficult – Margarita wants to tell Nanda everything. Jacinto is between a rock and a hard place. Margarita wants to move far away. Jacinto slides Ed something across the table – it’s the keys to “Las Animas”.

Nanda is looking at a picture of Damian on her laptop when her alter ego appears. They argue with each other. Nanda is the emotional person – her alter ego is the analytical person. The alter ego wants to know why she’s marrying Damian. Nanda says for love, of course, or I wouldn’t marry him. But, she looks unsure.

Jacinto tells Ed that the licenciado made a list of demands that had to be met before he would rent Las Animas. Ed doesn’t understand. Jacinto relates that the licenciado called Anibal Elizalde himself. Ed laughs. He didn’t think Anibal would fall so easy. Ed tells Jacinto he met with Anibal this very morning, and that he was invited to Fernanda’s wedding. Ed tells Jacinto that he will destroy the “patrimonio” of Fernanda Elizalde. Chills don't run down my spine. (Ed. He used the word “patrimonio” which can mean wealth, net worth, possessions.)

Avances: The wedding preparations continue.

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