Caray, Caray!

Padre Juan Cristobal visits the hospital and questions a sleeping Macarena, “what happened?” He tells her that he has dreams that they’ll be together and he doesn’t want destiny to separate them. He tells her she has to live, he needs her, he needs their love. He kisses her and whispers that she needs to be strong. Just then an alarm goes off and Mac’s vitals go haywire. The Doctor comes in and starts ordering Epi and charges up the paddles. He asks PJC to leave the room as they administer to Mac.

Out in the waiting room, Rufi, Paloma and Emiliano are all waiting. Liliana comes in and tells Pal that they’ve been worried at school. She asks how Mac is doing and Pal tells her things are pretty grave. Lili says that the nuns and all the students are praying for her to recover. PJC joins their group and tells them that things have taken a bad turn with Mac.

In the chapel, Ines, Cruelota and other women are praying for Mac. Ines questions Cruelota on what happened with Mac, how could she fall? The women comment on how good of a person Mac is and how this is all pretty unbelievable. Cruelota doesn’t like hearing nice things about her sister. She tells them that death is for the good and the bad. She starts to “sob” about her sister, eliciting sympathy from the other women. The camera pans a close up to her and we can see what we’ve already known, there are no tears in her eyes.

Rufi and PJC discuss what could have happened to Mac, why she fell. Rufi starts humming a song and PJC can hear the tune being pulled from a memory. He tells Rufi that was their song. Rufi comments on how Pal and she both know it. Rufi almost lets is slip that Mac is Pal’s mom, but covers at the last moment. The two discuss how Mac kept her secret from Pal.

Germán runs into Lili outside the hospital. He tries to talk to her, but she wants to blow him off. He asks that she be patient with him. He tells her that he’s had a rough family life---his step-mother is his aunt, his mother’s sister. Things are not peachy keen at home. He tells Lili that there is nothing he wouldn’t give to have a family life like hers. Lili is pulled in by his words…..I find it kind of creepy because my mom used to read the “murderer of the month” club books (that’s what we called them) so I know that Ted Bundy used sympathy to lure in his victims. Be careful Lili.

The Doctor comes out to tell the crowd in the waiting room that Mac has gone into a coma. Cruelota has just arrived at the hospital, so she hears this news. She’s the only one happy to hear it. Pal breaks down and Cruelota comforts her. It is hard to stomach.

Romina goes to Emiliano’s office. Angelica tells her he’s not there, he’s at the hospital. Angie lets Ro know that the Mother Superior asked her to come back to her old job. She gives some psycho-babble speech to Ro about things not always going the way she manipulates them (or something similar to that).

We return to the waiting room. Everyone is distraught. Creepy music starts to play and the camera again pans into Cruelota.

Rafael goes to see Camila at her shop. He finds out she’s not there, but at the hospital. He leaves a message that he’s got something important to discuss with her, but he’s leaving town for a few days. He asks the woman to whom he is speaking to make sure she lets Cami know.

Mac’s eyes open and the nurse in the room goes running out to find the Doctor. He comes in and tries to talk to her. She can’t talk, so he tells her to blink once for yes and twice for no. He starts to ask a series of questions and is able to determine that she wants to see Pal and PJC, at the same time. The Doctor professes his love to Mac and then goes to get Pal and PJC.

Cami and Lando suggest that a breath of fresh air might be what they need. Pal and Rufi both tell them they want to stay around for any news. Cami and Lando head outside.

The Doctor comes across Pal and tells her that she’s been requested by Mac. Pal is happy, says it’s a miracle and she rushes off to see her aunt/mother. Cruelota questions what’s going on with Mac. The Doctor tells her that Mac can’t speak. Then he tells her that Mac wants to see the priest. Cruelota doesn’t like the sound of this. She says how can she communicate what she wants if she can’t speak. The Doctor tells her of his nifty little system. Cruelota speculates what would happen if Mac can never speak. She likes the thought of this. Cruelota tries to tell the Doctor she’s Mac’s sister and should be able to go see her. The Doctor tells her that was not Mac’s wishes and what matters now is what Mac wants, not what Cruelota wants.

The Doctor finds PJC and tells him that Mac’s requested him. Oh, by the way, Doctor adds, if she’s willing to marry me when she comes out of this, it would sure be great if you would preside over the ceremony. PJC is disturbed by these words, but doesn’t say anything to the Doctor.

Pal gushes over Mac. They hug. Behind Pal’s back Cruelota holds up an engagement ring. Mac starts to go in distress and Pal runs out to get some help. Cruelota comes in to taunt her sister. She shows her the ring and tells her that she will end up marring PJC, Mac will see. Cruelota undoes Mac’s oxygen and tells her it is best if she remains unable to speak.

Cami and Lando discuss Romina and her feelings for E. Cami says it looks like Pal and E are pretty close and she wishes it weren’t so, since Pal and Ro are friends. Cami does say in a town this small, things like that are bound to happen.

PJC comes in to sleeping Mac. He tells her he loves her and has never loved anyone the way he loves her. He begs her to get well, so he can complete his promises of making her happy. He urges her to be strong and kisses her again.

Germie runs into Ro. He’s still hot for her, but she blows him off. He questions if her plan of staying at Diana’s is working. Ro blows him off some more. He tells her she is difficult to please. Rather than being offended, Ro agrees and walks away.

Mac is awake again, but now she’s speaking. She tells the Doctor that she wants to see Pal and PJC together. The Doctor doesn’t question this, doesn’t even roll his eyes and say “here we go again.” He just tells Mac that he loves her and sends another doctor to go get Pal and PJC.

Pal comes in first. Mac tells her to forgive her. Pal says no need for forgiveness on her part, but that Mac should forgive her because she was an awful brat when she learned the truth about Mac being her momma. Mac warns Pal that it would be best if she continued to guard her secret. Pal seems a little confused by this, but she agrees. Mac urges Pal to fight for her own happiness. PJC comes in and Mac begs him to look after Pal, to care for her always. The three hold hands. Mac closes her eyes and the camera soars over the clouds. Music is playing and people are happy. It looks like a wedding….Mac’s and PJC’s. Mac looks lovely in her white suit. PJC looks handsome in his, too. Javier and Sagario are there, as are many other people from town. Noticeably missing is Cruelota. Even Padre Mateo is there, he’s officiating the ceremony. We are taken up to the balcony of the church. Cruelota is there and she looks ticked. The ceremony continues, everyone but Cruelota looks overjoyed. There is much celebrating and Pal hugs her parents. We fly over the clouds again and are back in the hospital room. Macarena gasps her last breath and flat lines. Paloma screams, “No!” and begs her not to die. PJC tries to comfort her as he tries to grasp the reality that the love of his life is gone. END OF EPISODE

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