Caray, Caray!

We begin with the last scene from Friday's presentation which Hombre described so well:

"Moni’s disgusted with Beto, lying there with Xime like an animal. An animal, maybe, but not an ugly animal, corrects Beto. Moni can’t believe it, first La Momia, now Xime, and she’s married. Xime finally speaks up – that doesn’t really count, she says. Moni says well, that’s your life, but Beto’s like my brother. Estre thinks Moni and Beto should talk alone, beckons Xime, your husband is waiting outside, remember? Oh, him, right, yeah, let’s go, as she pops up, and let’s not deny what I was doing, porfis. Estre is flabbergasted. You want to TELL Rolu? Xime has three answers, as that little pinky goes up to start the list. 1) Robi is divine, 2) You can’t imagine how happy I am, I’m eternally grateful and 3) thanks to Robi, my life is changing! She exits theatrically, with air kisses and an “Au revoir”, as Beto waves with a “Ciao, Xi!” Estre goes to check out the Rolu fireworks, and Moni crosses her arms for the Beto interrogation to come. Beto smiles weakly, coughs guiltily..."

Well, turns out that a group of little girls have abducted Rolu and are using his wheelchair, with him aboard to play race car with. He, however, actually seems to be enjoying himself. This is not the same old grumpy Rolu that I had come to know and love. Ximena interrupts his fun. Rolu insists on knowing what she has been up to. In her charming, indescribable fashion, she beats around the bush, at first maddeningly insinuating, using Estrella as a sounding board, dangling hints, and finally letting it slip out that Moni and Estre caught her and Robi in bed embracing, making like spoons... oops she catches herself allowing this juicy detail to intentionally slip from her lips.

Rolu is appalled by this disclosure. Ximy, not so secretly, gloats. Mission accomplished.

Meintras tanto Moni has latched onto Beto but Beto turns the tables and asks if she is jealous. She wonders how, if he was trying to fight for her affection, he falters at the first opportunity. He replies that it is because he is so much of a man, as he lifts his arm offering her a whiff of his manly aura.

I'm guessing that some of you were mildly put off by this scene, but it is vintage Beto. "Pure testosterone!" he boasts. But then he offers up that he has told her a thousand times that she is the one he wants and that if she will make the effort to love him again, he will be hers, "Body and soul." She tells him it ain't gonna happen. "Then, stop meddling in my life..." She replies,"You truly believe in God, right?" He looks perplexed.

Coni is is cogitating over the cloyingly sweet, hilarious public display of affection played out by Ximy and Beto in the restaurant, in which, by the way, Mao seems to be struggling to maintain a stern countenance. Her ruminations are interrupted by Jaqui. She is going out with Katia and invites Coni along. Coni, at this moment, is in no mood for much of anything but pouting. Jaqui commiserates. Pregnancy is difficult, especially at first, but things get better. Coni warns her not to let her secret out and Jaqui renews her vow of secrecy. "This is a very delicate matter," Coni reminds her. Jaqui agrees, "Having a child is always a delicate matter... especially when the father is not the husband." Good to see that Coni's mom is so supportive, much like a proud mother spider.

Back in the courtyard, Rolu is devastated by Ximena's unfaithfulness with Beto. She explains how when she is with Robi, something happens to her that is inexplicable. It's like the effect of a thousand strawberry daquiris. He insists that she ditch Beto and she counters that it's Rolu's fault that she strayed in the first place. He recognizes this and pledges his loyalty from now on. They reunite embracing and kissing sweetly and then she happily wheels him away. Awww! Estrella asks herself,"What bug could have bitten her?"

The mother/daughter arachnids continue their serious discussion. Jaqui wants to know when Coni plans to announce the news of her pregnancy to Mao. Coni will do it when she thinks the time is right. Jaqui reminds her there is not a lot of time remaining. She wants to know what is really troubling Coni. Why was she crying? She the answers her own question. It's that jackal that you're pining for, isn't it?" Coni denies this by protesting too much. She hates him and never wants to see him, or speak of him again...ever. "Now go!" We, every bit as well as Jaqui know this is a lie. "OK, I'm going but I hope you don't regret what you are doing. Coni looks so sad and forlorn.

Ivan has returned home and is warmly greeted by Teri. She is delighted to see him and regrets that she only gets to see him on Sundays. Well his job at the university has kept him very busy. He's here now and wants to take her out. She resist not wanting him to spend his money on her, however, surprise, now he has a new job, starting as a messenger... at Groupa Sermeño. He wants to prove to Mauricio that he is worthy of Luisa. What a nice surprise for Teri. He suggests that they go out to eat to celebrate and she agrees, but someplace cheap and first she must pretty herself up. "Tú me dices rana y yo brinco. (You say frog and I hop.)" He says. Huggies.

Mao and the kiddos are about to go out. Aldo suggests a football game. Dani doesn't want to go to a ball game, she prefers the circus. When Mao suggests an amusement park they all agree wholeheartedly. Just then Ivan walks up and Luisa's stunning brown eyes switch to high beam. She is suddenly glowing. Ivan requests permission from Mao to take Luisa with him, it should be OK since his grandma will be going along. Luisa switches those persuasive eyes to pleading-mode and aims them in Mao's direction. "¡Porfis!" she entreats.

He melts and yields. Mao turns to leave, Aldo gives him a friendly but firm brotherly caution, "¡La cuidas! (Take care of her!)." Luisa is radiantly ready.

Now we're at the park, Mao and Aldo confer with Dani over the map. She points and off they go. Well looky here who is also in the park. It's Pau and Cris flanked by...Moni and Estre. They too consult the map, then off they go as well. Hmmm, I wonder if the paths will cross.

Back at the castle Ivan is telling Luisa about the new job. She is happy for him (and I suspect herself as well). Teri is ready and looks marvelous. "¡Que guapatona!" Luisa correctly observes. Aldo tells Teri that Luisa will be joining them for dinner. "How nice, just be sure to stay where I can see you." Looks like the adults in this show have about the same amount of confidence in these two hormone-driven little bunny rabbits that I do. Well, here's a splash of cold water for our sweetly-lusting pair. It's the Conster, herself, and she proceeds to rain all over this happy parade. Nope, Luisa is going nowhere. "Mauricio said we could!" "Yes, well I'm your adopted mom and I say no." Teri tries to intercede, but Coni retorts,"No is no!" "I hate you you witch!" erupts Louisa. This spontaneous outburst is rewarded with an equally spontaneous slap from Coni. Teri looks on aghast. Ivan clinches his fist and glowers as Teri restrains him. Coni seems pleased that she has been able to bring a little misery into someone else's day.

We abandon the unpleasantness at the manse for the happier confines of the park. Dani wants to ride in the little spinning cars and escoted over to them by big brother. Mao ambles over to a food vendor he asks if he has esquites con túetano. "No señor." "I thought so, anyway give me one." I have no clue what he's buying. "All the way?" "Yes." He takes his over to a bench and takes a seat. Who wants to guess who has taken a seat on the bench directly behind facing in the opposite direction? How cute and ironic is this? Moni and Mao are sitting back to back, almost touching, enjoying the same treat.

Back at the manor the unpleasantness continues unabated. Luisa, her eyes now glowing with a smoldering hate (Did I just say that? Gack!), holding her cheek,

Coni, predictably, bursts in on Luisa who is, predictably, dialing the phone. She snatches the phone, jerking the cord from the wall. Hey watch the lamp! She shouts. Luisa offers up pleading mixed with shouting. Coni shouts some more, reminding her that she is the mom. The judge says so. I'm hating this. Mercifully Coni leaves. Those beautiful adolescent brown eyes melt into grief, she tosses a pillow...next!

Ah jeez, a downer conversation between Teri and Ivan. He rants and complains, "She hit her. We should report her for abusing minors." Teri points out that once Coni gives Mao the divorce, all will be well. He mutters a threat for Coni but Teri counsels against such thinking. Patience.

Fun in the park. Pau and Cris, Esre and Moni, are on an anemic looking roller coaster, but hey! They're having fun. Mau and Dani are sharing a bumper car, Aldo has his own. More fun.

Well this is just great. More maudlin musings between Terri and Ivan. He whines... She consoles. "Tell Luisa I love her."..next!

In the park, Aldo reunites with Mao and Dani after a breathtaking ride. He offers to get Dani a soda and off they run. Then... BAM! Estrella runs headlong into him. Why, at this point, Am I worried that Dani may be forgotten for the moment?

Now Teri is consoling Luisa. Luisa's eyes are mostly sad now. Now she's been banished to her room for like what, fifteen, maybe twenty minutes? She whines that she feels like a prisoner. Gee, I would have thought that the Hell-school would have toughened her up a little more than this. Teri counsels patience here as well. Luisa wishes Coni... dead. Teri discourages this kind of talk. Patience.

Now who could have predicted this? Cristian and Paula are settling into a dangerous looking ride as Pau spots Groupo Sermeño settling into a seat on the same ride. Then, compounding coincidences, the seat he has taken is squarely adjacent to one occupied by... Moni! Well, you could knock me over with a feather. Them too, from their astonished looks. "¡Mauricio!" "¡Valentina!"

More consolation for Luisa from Teri. An excerpt, "Coni's gonna reap what she sows." Uuuh. They are joined by Coni, who has realized that she has not spread her quota of misery for the day. She yells at Teri, spewing familiar venom, then kicks her out. She then turns on her daughter ,"What? do you have something to say about it?" As beautiful as she is, Coni is becoming a bit of a downer.

Mao and Moni exchange pleasantries waiting for the ride to begin. Cris expresses a bit of trepidation but is reassured by Pau, "Breathe, breathe, you'll enjoy it." Uh... thanks. The ride commences. It is robust. Actually, downright scary. Good luck Cris!

Thank goodness, Dani is not being neglected. Estrella greets and hugs her. She then wonders aloud if Aldo doesn't have his concerns about her and the Fury. He is amazingly non-chaulant giving her a chaste kiss on the cheek. She seems a little perplexed by his newly found swagger.

Salvador is in the cosmetics department of a department store learning about various anti-aging products. He finally decides to buy everything he has been shown, when who should appear but Jaqui and Katia. Jaqui asks if he is buying these things for Gabi. "Uh...yeah...that's it." He is mildly embarrassed, but to his credit, he completes the purchase following the clerk as she finishes the transaction and bags up his potions. Katia reproaches her mom for being so forward and flirtatious. Jaque responds that he is merely a friend. Besides, he's in love with another woman. Of course he would be perfect for her. "You never know. He could be your next dad." Salvador has invited them to dine with him and Katia is mildly put off as Jaqui links arms with him and leads him off.

Gabi, looking downright gorgeous with her hair pulled back in a severe bun is talking on the phone with a desperate sounding Jero.

He is trying to enlist Gaby's help in regaining Jaqui back from Sal.She is not interested in joining him inany kind of venture. He confides that he is so distraught that he is considering suicide. She suggests that he take advantage of that urge and leap off his balcony. It would do the rest of the world a great favor. Whoa! That is really cold. She has been busy making preparations for a guest. The doorbell rings, "Gotta go now, bye," she abruptly terminates her conversation with Jero to answer the door. It's Marlon Brando. Well, this guy looks like him, anyway. So this is the escort she ordered? looks like he will do nicely.

Aldo asks Estrella about her relationship with the Masked Fury. She should be able to confide in him since they are friends and all. She wonders what sort of game he is playing. They are joined by M&M who are strolling arm in arm. Dani is thrilled to see her Monita. Monita also is genuinely moved and drops to her knees to hug and nuzzle with little Dani. "I've missed you so much, Monita!" Moni has missed her as well. Awww!

Cris is hurrying to check in with his commander and Pau, who, let me say right here, looks absolutely fabulous in tight blue jeans (she would've been a hit in Gilley's in the old days), manages to wrestle him back. Sheis wanting another go at that frightening ride that takes it's passengers to dizzying heights turning them upside down in the process. Good luck Cris!

We once again join with the cougarette and her puppy. She thinks he has lusty motives but he observes the shear coincidence of the family trip to the park. Estrella is dubious. Dani wants to ride the carrousel again, this time with Moni and Mao. Monita recalls that she and Mao aren't supposed to be together. ¡Por favor, Sweetheart! Estrella points out that Coni isn't here and Dani won't tell, "Will you?" "¡No!" Even Aldo gives his permission. Thanks sport. Off the three of them scurry. Don't want to miss the carrousel. Aldo turns to Estrella and offers to accompany her back to Cris and Pau. "Then I'll go for a walk... alone."

Gabi is entertaining as well as sizing up her Rent-a-Hunk. She asks his name. Hey! Neato! She gets to name him. She names him David. He really needs to button his shirt. She is very much in control. What a confident woman. She asks him to stand and let her get a good look. She doesn't seem bothered that he hasn't buttoned his shirt. He tells her that if she's seeking perversions, he will give her another number. She is amused that he is the one who seems nervous. She offers him botañas and pours him a glass of wine (red) and sits down to go over his job description. This has distinct possibilities. Pobre de Salvador.

On the carousel, M&M share deep thoughts and a kiss...next!

Carlos