Caray, Caray!

Rafael’s name rings a bell in Jorge’s dim memory. “Isn’t that the guy who hit you?” Luckily, because Jorge is usually so confused, no one takes this seriously and they begin to confuse him more by suggesting names of people he must be thinking of. Ale quickly hustles off the sales team back to work and sends her papa home with one of the drivers, making him promise to never do this again.

The sales team gossip about Ale’s personal life. They think her dad is sweet, but the boyfriend, not so much. The General says that guy can’t fool me, he doesn’t even have a real/fixed job. They all think it a low down dirty shame that Ale has to go to and from work in a taxi, instead of Marco taking her each day. Rafa seems genuinely concerned about this, and when Ale limps in to order them all back to work, he takes a moment to give her a look of admiration and adoration.

Marino and Ramirez want to know what has been making Ale so nervous and keeping her so on edge. It must be something right under their noses…Once he finds out, Marino is sure this will be the key to Ale’s downfall, and his rise to the Manager position.

Marco is relaxing and getting a massage and mani-pedi after a hard day of doing nothing. It also looks like he is no stranger to leg waxing, as those look pretty smooth peeking out from his white terry cloth spa robe. His “serenity now” moment is ruined, first by Ale calling to tell him about her father coming to Autos Siglos (he somehow fools her into thinking he actually cares about her father’s well being); and then by Chavez who calls him to invite him to his birthday party that evening. It will apparently be quite the pachanga of historic proportions, and Chavez will of course have some lovely amigitas available for Marco to sample. The one in particular that he’s thinking about for Marco is named Yormanis- Yormi for short.

Ale is distressed that Marco seems to have forgotten about their anniversary (of when they met) and has been acting strange. She thinks it’s her fault because she is so demanding, works so much, has money and family issues, and is currently an invalid. Susana gives her a new age-y pep talk. “You have the power to save your relationship. You need to change your attitude. Be positive.” Much the same talk Vicky’s friend had with her yesterday, but Ale is much more pleasant to speak with, given that she doesn’t have a big knife in her hand. She says Susana is right and decides she will start to change things with Marco tonight. After the Autos Siglos reception and new car presentation, she will surprise him at his apartment and get the home fires burning again.

Susana agrees to help get her ready, look “super-sexy”, and drive her to Marco’s place- not for Marco (because she can’t see the fine qualities Alex sees in him), but to make her friend Ale happy. Ale calls Marco and tells her “angel” that she’ll be out late at work, not to worry about her, and to sleep well (as he says he will be turning in early).

Rafa is hustling to sell some cars. First he sits down with a customer at his desk. They guy doesn’t want to buy a car today, so Rafa offers to sell him some fine whiskey instead. Next he tries to sell a car to a lady who doesn’t seem to have the least interest in buying. His desperation shows, and as she’s attempting to walk away quickly he offers to sell her some of the other goods he’s got for sale. She looks more scared than intrigued. He then finds another potential car buyer. A well dressed young guy who wants a luxurious car. Rafa has just the car for him, and the guy seems interested in buying! Rafa rushes off excitedly to Susana’s desk to get the sales forms (and we see Claudia eyeing his customer in the background). His first sale! Both he and Susana take a moment to celebrate. But as Rafa is headed back to his client, he is intercepted by the General, who is none too happy that Vicky has started calling other extensions, namely hers, trying to reach Rafa. He goes to his desk to take the call. She is going to treat him tonight- not only will she pay their date expenses (he’s still flat broke), but she is also in the midst of trying on a number of tiny underwear ensembles that she intends for Rafa to see on her. Oh joy! His first sale AND a well earned reward tonight.

While he’s on the phone, Claudia has sidled up to his client and is getting “friendly” with him. She even points to her nametag, which is oh so helpfully being jutted out by her boob, because Claudia is such a hard name to understand. She helpfully points out how rude Rafa is being to him, that she is also a salesperson, and that she wouldn’t do such a thing to her client. But, of course, she could never betray Rafa and steal his client. Unless…they just happen to bump into each other at a nearby restaurant and just happen to start talking about cars after getting friendly, then she could help him. Once Rafa finally gets back, it seems his customer has mysteriously changed his mind. Nope, he doesn’t want to buy that car afterall. In desperation Rafa asks him if he want to buy a bottle of whiskey. Uh…no. Rafa is crushed. He heads back to Susana’s desk to return the sales papers with tears in his eyes. Both I and Susana tear up with him. Susana tries her sunshiny best to cheer him up. Next time.

Claudia heads off for her serendipitous meeting with Rafa’s almost first customer. Nelson sees her leaving, sees dejected Rafa, and hears Rafa’s story. He puts 1 and 1 together and it seems he can actually add. He warns Rafa about letting Claudia anywhere near his male customers. They always seem to mysteriously gravitate towards her. Rafa thanks him for his advice, and watches as Nelson walks off with two female customers, one on each arm.

Ale presents the two new Ford models Autos Siglos will now sell- the Fusion and a Mustang. I’m asking myself what kind of deal did Ford make with the producers of HQEDNS because this whole show is one giant commercial for them. In fact, during Ale’s presentation, there is an actual car commercial! Applauses and cheers all around.

Marco has brought home a party favor from Chavez’s birthday pachanga. Could this be the much spoken about Yormi? I don’t think Marco cares really. She has a nice set and seems to be allergic to clothing because she’s wearing very little of it and proceeds very quickly to take the rest of it off.

Susana drops off Ale in front of Marco’s building. Apparently the front desk attendant believes guys should have each other’s back, because he stalls Ale and tells her he needs to call Marco to announce her arrival. He gives Marco enough time to hide Yormi, and her itsy bitsy clothes, in the bathroom, telling her it’s a (female) work colleague that has come to see him about business. He opens the door and is greeted by Alex holding a bottle of wine and calling him “mi amor.” Marco is obviously not used to this kind of spontaneity from Ale and asks if anything has happened, perhaps to her dad? She says no. She just wanted to see him, and she proceeds to seductively unbutton her jacket.

Yormi is listening at the bathroom door and decides she likes the possibilities of the combination of her, Marco and his female friend! She decides she is going to exit and give them a surprise.

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