Caray, Caray!

After last night's episode I had some concern for our poor Rafi. The path he was about to embark on was going to lead him to big trouble. But tonight's episode was full of surprises and some fun scenes. So let's get started

We start with Ale and Marco lamenting their woes. Ale wants to know how it's going with the bank loan. Marco says it will take a couple of days. Ale can't permit her father to sell the house. Marco replies don't say that don't even joke about that.

Ale won't just sit around with her arms crossed just waiting for the money to fall from the sky. Our lives can't be dependent on Chavaz (I believe he was the fellow from yesterday involved with the Hacienda and an embargo they have against it). To Ale it is even worse they have to be depended on that wretched miserable man (Our sweet Rafi).

Marco is telling her not to worry, he doesn't know if they can depend on Chavez but hopefully Rafie will have their first payment to them soon.

As he is embracing her lovingly and reassuringly, we hear his inner demonic voice "Oh Ale, my love, if you only knew what I have to put up with, with your father, your aunt and you; until the hacienda and everything you have is mine."

We change locations to Rafi and his shady friend Pepito. Rafie is inquiring on the whereabouts of the car. We are directed to the black car on the street. He is instructed to go over and knock on the window and that there is some one waiting for him. Rafi is twitting and twitching nervously. Pepito tells him the guy's name and I was as confused as poor Rafie as to what his name was. I think he said the Gas Rooster, and I think Rafie thought he said the happy rooster.

Anyway Rafi continues twitching and twitting and wants Pepito to go with him. We get Pepito's little song and dance that he can't go with him. He says all you have to do is deliver the car and return back here. He hands him an envelope with money in it, (I think its for his expenses along the way). Pepito continues with his instructions, telling him when you get there just park the car and leave. Remember you don't know anything and you don't know me.

Rafie is walking over to the car looking around, Pepito is urging him to knock on the window. I am as nervous as Rafie. He gets to the car knocks on the window. Gets the name all confused again. This guy in black shades, opens the door and gets out, looks around, thanks god that Rafi is there and splits. Then Pepito splits as well. Rafi gets in the car and we see it bouncing down the street. Rafi is breathing as hard as I am.

I can catch my breath again as we change to Vickie talking to papa about her poor Pajarito. She wants to know why he doesn't like him.

Dad says he sets him on edge. and furthermore she is his treasure, the most precious thing he has. This young man isn't exactly what he would want for her. Vickie is singing Rafie's fine qualities. He is hard working, he cares for his mother and his sister.

Dad says just because he is good to his family doesn't mean he will be good to you. You have been going out for two years and he has not committed to you, and look at the trouble he's in now.

Vickie continues defending him. She states Rafi is the love of her life and papa has to respect that.

As she finishes saying this, in walk the Brothers Grimm. Felipe advises her to listen to dad, cuz the old devil knows more than the devil. Or something like that. Anyway I am done with this scene.

We are back to Rafi, bouncing around in the car cursing himself, wondering if he has forgotten how to drive. He's regretting he ever encountered Ale and took her from the ditch. He is twitting and twitching more then ever, the car has stalled, he is trying to get it started when a hand reaches in through the open window and touches him on the shoulder. Nervously Rafie is talking a mile a minute I am just going to Acapulco, I am not the rooster. The guy tells him to calm down. He just wants to know if he needs help.

Finally the car starts again and once more bounces forward. (Take your foot off the clutch Rafi.)

He spies Pepito, and starts calling out to him. Pepito is walking quickly away, stating don't talk to me, I don't know you.

Rafi stops the car in the middle of the street, jumps out and runs after Pepito. Yelling wait wait. He tells pepito I 'm not going anywhere. Here take the car, take the keys, puts everything on the ground. Tells him he's not doing it and splits.

Pepeto is rabid and screams back at him. Picks up the keys and envelope. Tells him: He's going to be hurtin, he will never get the money he needs, gets in the car and takes off. And I was so proud of Rafi!!!!

We have a little phone conversation now with Susana and Ale. Susana is at the car dealership and Ale is at home. Ale wants to know how things are going there. It sounds like they haven't met their quota. She states while the cat is away the rats are taking advantage of her absence. She wants Susana to send her the information so she can correct things, from home. Susana reminds her she needs to rest and recuperate. She's worried someone will find out she has been talking to Ale and giving her information and she will get in trouble.

The conversation continues between Ale and Susana, Susana says her recuperation also includes mental rest and relaxation of the brain. and internal peace. Ale cant relax with all that is going on, and she is bored at home.

Commercial time, and the cast for Mujeres Asesinas 2 looks outstanding.

We are back at Vicki's house with the brothers Grimm and Papa's friend. I haven't figured out his connection yet. He wonders why they are so guarded about their sister, don't they want her to get married?

Big brother feels he is obligated to watch after her, other brother says me too. The friend wonders if they know something about Vickie's boyfriend that would immpede them from wanting her to see him. They go on about the whole mess that Rafi is in. The friend wonders then why Vicki thinks he is so great. Well Duh says Filepe, its because she's in love with him

In walks Vickie as the brothers are cutting down Rafie stating, he's just a poor devil, no good for nothing. She walks over and says something I didn't get and puts an end to the whole conversation. And so do I. On to the next.

We are back at Ale's house. She is in the kitchen harassing the poor maid Azusana. I think she wants to know if she has polished the silver. Ale is hobbling around on crutches. Giving orders left and right. She hobbles over to the fridge, inquiring where's the meat. They are going back and forth when in walks Dad.

Dad is not alone. He has a gentlemen with him. Guess what. This guy is interested in buying the house. There is a cute scene with Jorge introducing everyone to each other and getting all the names wrong. The look on Ales face is hysterical, as dad babbles on about this guy wanting to buy the house for him and his daughter and his two grandchildren, Alberto corrects him and says No No, for my two dogs. Jorge not skipping a beat, continues on describing the attributes of the kitchen. Stating when it was build. Rosario corrects him, and he turns to her and says, I'm not talking about your age Rosario. This is all pretty funny.

Jorge and Alberto continue on their tour. Ale is dumbstruck, asking Rosario, Why is he selling the house? This isn't necessary. Ale goes off after Jorge, and poor Alcanza catches Rosario asking her when is Ale going back to work. Rosario asks her why she wants to know this. Alcanza hands her a list of duties Ale has given her including disinfecting the lettuce. In other words, Ale is driving her nuts.

Now we are in the living room, we see a lovely portrait of Ale's mother on the wall. Jorge is explaining she played the cello. Ale is correcting him, it was the violin. This goes on for a little while.

Finally she asks to speak to Dad alone. He excuses himself from Alberto saying, I will show you the garage in a minute. Alberto doesn't need to see anymore. How Much is it? Ale quickly interrupts and says, we will be in touch. Goodbyes are said, and Jorge gets the name wrong, and sends greetings to Alberto's grandchildren. Alberto corrects this, "My dogs" - and he is out the door.

Ale is pleading with Jorge. How could he think about selling the house. She tells him when she can work again she will take care of all the debts. He tells her he can't stand this situation anymore. They never lacked for anything. If they need to sell the house they need to sell the house. Ale continue to try and change is my mind. He walks away, yelling for Rosario looking for the Deed to the house. (Oh oh)

Ale standing alone in the living room, is in a panic Oh my god she says, I have to recover the deed to the house, if I don't, papas going to just die.

Rafie and Jamie are walking down the sidewalk. Jamie asks if he ever found out what was in the car he was to deliver. Rafie says no, and he never wants to know. They discuss his unsuccessful job hunt.

Rafie says the only thing he needs is his panther. I am thinking this is what he calls his car. Jamie says he will take care of it. Rafi is excited about being able to sell all his things to make some money. Jaimie comments: as fine as the beverages and other things are, this isn't going to be the solution to his problem. Raifie asks what should he do? He doesn't have any other solution.

Jaimie corrects Rafie and says he does have a solution, and here she comes just a walking down the street. They both look in the direction of Vickie. Jaimie prompts him to take advantage of the Father-in-law.

Rafie is not exactly excited about this idea. First of all Don Gaston would never loan it to him. And if he did and Rafie didn't pay it back, well we get a great picture of Rafie pointing to a large pigs head hanging outside of Don Gaston's butcher shop... Prison would be better than that.

Vickie has now joined Jaimie and Rafie. Kiss kiss Hello. Jaimie is off. Rafie and Vickie are headed to the butcher shop. Vickie wants to know what's wrong. Rafie says his problems continue, and he can't find work. Vickie says don't worry, things will work out, or something like that. Rafie says it is not that easy. All the jobs he has been looking at are requiring skills that he doesn't have.

We enter the butcher shop. Scary place!! Hello papa, Hello daughter. Bam!! That is one big knife. Rafie quickly hides behind Vickie. Don G asks Rafie hows it going, Rafie timidly answers, "its going". This doesn't sit well with Don Gaston, He scolds Rafie for imitating him or something. Rafie hides again behind Vickie.

Don Gaston hurls a chunk of meat to his daughter for supper, I believe it is tongue. He tells her how to cook it. Rafie looks a little repulsed by all this and still a little intimidated by Don Gaston.

Gaston asks Rafie if he wants to buy anything, Rafie says no I'm fine, I'm leaving I'm Leaving. And Gaston graciously offers Filepe to accompany vickie home.

These next few scenes were very interesting. They all centered around our three major families and supper.

First we have Rafie and Lenor. She wanders why he is home? How did the job go? Rafie tells her they didn't need him after all. She asks if he is hungry. He wants to know what's for supper. There really isn't much, but we do have some of the stuff from the wedding. I am not certain what was in the little tin Lenor was holding but I think she said smoked mussels. What goes good with that? Champagne of course.

We are now having supper at Ale's house. They aren't fairing much better then Rafie's house. Jorge is once again asking Ale where the deed is. The doorbell chimes and in walks Marco. He tells Jorge he looks ten years younger. I didn't quite catch what Jorge's reply to this was. Jorge is chatting with Rosario. Marco asks ale whats going on. She tells him that Jorge keeps asking for the Deed to the house. He wants to sell the house no matter what.

Marco tells Jorge not to worry so much, the Hacienda is doing well, they don't have to sell the house. Jorge tells him he doesn't know how bad it is. Marco says he does know the situation and he has brought them money to help out.

Jorge is reluctant but our false charmer continues on. Jorge suddenly remembers a friend that could help them out with all their problems. Rosario reminds him that this friend is no longer living, Poor Manuel has been dead for a year. That's why he hasn't answered his calls.

Our final supper is at the Gaston Residence. There is so much food there. and the knifes. These are some pretty serious butchers. Papa is ragging on vickie for being late with the supper. He proceeds to tell her he doesn't like this guy (Rafie) that's looking for work, to be hanging around her petticoats. Felipe, butcher knife in hand, seconds this. (This is a scary bunch!) She is going on about poor Rafie if he can't pay his debt he will have to go back to jail. At least they have conjugal visits on Sundays.

This doesn't go over well All three are yelling at her and repeating everything dad says. Don't you dare think about that! In really loud voices. It is pretty funny.

She asks them to stop making of fun of her and and treating her so inhumanely. One of the brothers offers her a solution. He says Rafie could commit suicide. That is the only thing left to do. Vickie says he could never do that. Filepe offers to help if he can't do it himself.

Vickie calls them all a bunch of wretched miserable men who don't care about her. Don Gaston asks her what she expects him to do about it. This guy can't find a way to get this money and there's no one out there that would give it to him. Vickie sweetly says "you" - you're the only one that can help him. Don Gaston is taken back by this. No! No! No!

Vickie has moved quickly to Don Gaston's side, gently sweetly, telling him, you could do this, lend him the money. He will pay it back with interest. I think we have a papa here who can't say no to his daughter.

He gets a grip on himself, tells Vickie he doesn't know what's going on but she's crazy if she thinks he will loan money to a total stranger. Vickie says he is not a stranger. He's my boyfriend. Papa says a boyfriend isn't much better than a stranger. Now if it was someone more important, let's say your husband, I would consider it. Discussion over.

Vickie gets a big smile on her face, gets up and walks away from the table, leaving the three men yelling at each other. As she rounds the corner, she says out loud "My husband" smiling so grandly.

We have Ale and Marco again discussing the financial woes. Ale wants to go back to work. Marco is against this. She says has to do this. For her dignity if nothing else.

Rafie is asking leonor if anyone has called. Vicki, Vickie, Vickie. oh and vickie. Rafie means someone calling offering him a job. She tells him no. She says, I think we have hit bottom.

The phone rings. Leonor answers and believes it is someone important. Rafie takes the phone and it turns out to be someone not so important. Marco.

Marco is pressuring Rafie, wanting to know if he found a job. More importantly if he is going to be able to make the first month's payment. Rafie says he is working at it. Marco says you better be working on it. He calls him a swindler. Rafie tells him he is not a swindler and will come through with the money

After he hangs up Leonor is concerned as to how he is going to pay them. Rafie tells her there is one possibility, Vicki's dad. Leonor pulls a face.

We are back with Marco and Ale. She doesn't think he will be able to pay. Marco says if he doesn't we still have Leonor's house we could sell. Ale wonders what Rafie could be up to to get this money

Now we have Rafie outside Vickie's house asking if she asked her dad about the money and what was his answer. Vickie tells him he said yes. Rafie is dancing with excitement. Vickie is also dancing with excitement. He asks when will he get the money? She says - when you marry me. Daddy won't give the money to a stranger but he will lend it to his son-in-law. Problem solved.

Vickie suddenly realizes Rafie is no longer as excited as she is. She Asks if he doesn't want to marry her.

Rafie says that's not it. He just doesn't want to confuse things with the loan. He doesn't want people saying he just married her for the money. We have a long conversation that ends with Vicky asking him if he is rejecting the idea of the money, or the idea of the marriage.

Rafie is back-pedaling and it is not going well. Papa's yelling out the window and Rafie tells her not to worry they will work it out and rushes her inside the gate. Rafie standing alone outside the gate ponders. Marriage or Prison? then he declares they are about the same. To be or not to be, where did he hear this.

Our final scene takes place in a stripper club with Marco meeting an associate. The associate offers Marco an expensive drink, compliments of Marco's future father- in-law. Marco wants to know if he brought his money. Okay I was really doing pretty good until now. I think this guy has something to do with the embargo against Jorge's Hacienda. He advises Marco: if the embargo is lifted before he marries Ale, He wont get anything. And that's where we end.

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