Caray, Caray!

Rafa is explaining to Ale about the photos. He is showing her the pictures from the wedding. Initially Ale is smiling, then suddenly grabs the photos from Rafa. She wants to know how much money they want. She says it is extortion. She wants to know what they are going to do with the pictures. In what magazine are they going to publish them in. She becomes all paranoid and crazy.


Rafa assures her it isn’t extortion. He shows her the envelope it came in with their names on it. And reads what the letter says "To our grandest friends, Ale and Rafa, memories of this wonderful moment you shared with us. Your friend Aurelio".

Rafa tells her not to worry about the pictures he will guard them. Ale starts grabbing them from him, wants to know what he is going to do with them. She tells him he is capable of selling them. She is afraid that the pictures could be misinterupted and cause damage to her personal life and snatches them out of Rafas’ hands. She says do what I say, and don’t make me mad.

Rafa tells her he wants to keep at least one. She asks him if he is crazy and wants to know why. She says this is dangerous material and almost radioactive. Rafa tells her to not exaggerate. He says she may want to forget about this day but he doesn’t want to. For him it was unforgettable and he will never forget about it. Rafa walks away sad.

Ale sits down at her desk and starts looking at the pictures. Smiling, then says, how crazy, this cant be and turns on her shredder, but picks up the pictures again, smiling not able to believe that the women in the picture was her. Then starts singing the song she sang with Rafa and smiling the whole time.

We have Chavez at Marcos’ door handing him an envelope telling him "mission completed". The money, the tickets and everything he asked for his little vacation. Marco asks Chavez if he has been drinking, and Chavez says it was to console himself because Marco won’t let him go along with him. Then he asks for a drink. Marco says okay go ahead.

He wants to know how he is going to justify his trip to Ale. Marco tells him tonight he will have to think of something. He just doesn’t know what yet. He feels that Ale has been acting very strange.

Said strange acting Ale is still looking at the pictures. Attempts to shred one but can’t, then Beltran suddenly shows up and asks her what she’s doing. She hides the pictures. He wants to know if Rafa brought new clothes. She assures him that yes he did. She almost lets it slip that she paid for them but catches herself , and says she made him improve his image and pay for it with credit.

Beltran says good. It's better to be in debt. If someone is hungry they work harder. Then he wants her to come to his office to go over figures. Her pictures are left on the desk and she follows him out of the office.

As Beltran walks through the sales room, Marino goes to greet him, Beltran asks him how he is than walks right by him to go talk to Rafa. This doesn’t please Marino one bit. Beltran wants him to continue to sell, and just imagine the smile Ale will have when she returns. As he leaves Marino tries again to greet Beltran, once again and is brushed off, as Beltran tells him to get to work. Ale sarcasticly repeats to him get to work son, smiling as she walks away.

Isabel chides Marino and says he has lost his touch. Marino says it is only temporary and could happen to anyone. Isabel continues to chide him. He tells her not to worry about him, he will recuperate his first place standing and walks away angrily. Rafa starts to giggle.

Chavez is worried about Ales’ trip and is worried that Ale doesn’t love him anymore. Marco tells him to stop talking like an idiot. He tells Chavez to stop drinking. He says he has to go get Ale. Chavez continues with his preoccupation. He wants to know if he has been affectionate with Ale. I think he was asking him if he has slept with her. Marco tells Chavez he is drunk and delirious. He says you’ve seen Ale. The way she looks now. Chavez continues to warn him that if Ale feels unloved, perhaps while she is away someone might be able to win her affections.

Rafa is on the phone and Ale tells him to come to her office. Ramiro tells him this will be his last chewing out of the month. Now we are back to Chavez warning Marco that some guy in the states might just become interested in Ale pay the debt of the hacienda . Marco tells Chavez that this type of guy would never be interested in Ale. Especially how she is now.

Ale is giving Rafa orders of what needs to be done while she is away and has increased what he owes her this month. (I think that is what she said) She reminds him that she paid for the clothes and gave him extra money for his personal expenses from her own account. Then she gets all anxious and says she can’t go on her trip because with her gone Rafa will act like he is on vacation and party.

She calls Susan and tells her to cancel the trip. Rafa takes the phone and tells Susana not to pay attention to what Ale just said. She turns a little bit crazy on Rafa. He ends up telling her if the reason she is having the operation is because she looks deformed, he tells her she is wrong, because to him she is marvelous.

Back with Chavez telling Marco that Ale is mighty fine looking (not exactly his words but that’s what he meant). And that while she is in therapy recuperating, someone is going to get a look at those fine legs and curves she has. Chavez is getting a little carried away with his images of Ale in therapy and Marco suddenly screams at him to stop, he is talking about his girlfriend. Chavez apologizes and blames it on the drinking. (Those two together crack me up).

He continues to warn Marco that Ale could attract someone that could steal her and the hacienda away from them. He tells him that tonight he has to become affectionate with her . He has to have a night with her that will stay in her mind for the entire month she is gone. After all someone could sweep her off her feet while she is away.

Marco has a look of disgust on his face and tells Chavez that he is right. Then he says disgustedly that he will have to spend the night with Ale. Chavez says, I think for you it is torture so I could help you out with that. Marco yells at him.

Back with Rafa and Ale. Rafa tells her to stop saying how ugly she is, because it is a lie. He tells her she is precious and divine. And for him she doesn’t need any operation. Ale says he is telling her these things because it makes it easier for him. He continues to tell her that the only operation she needs is on her ears to hear what people are saying. Then he starts telling her how everyone comments to him how beautiful his boss is. He gets a little carried away and something was said about Vicky. And I am not certain if Rafa said Vicky was beautiful but crazy or said Ale was beautiful and crazy.

Susana interrupts and says Marco is here. Ale seems confused, then says okay. Tells Rafa to have a good trip, then says sell. Susana wants to know if she is okay. Ale tells her she leaves things in her hands.

Ramiro tells everyone this will be the last goodbye to Ale for 30 days. Ale walks out and tells then she will see them in a month and to not let her down. She stares for a while and if you looked away, you would have missed that brief very sweet smile exchange between Rafa and Ale . Then she leaves. Everyone is ecstatic except poor Rafa.

Ale walks to the car. Marco is there all sweet and syrupy. He rattles on about how in one month she will be looking great and he will be able to marry her. Ale says yes, gets in the car and starts remembering the last time she tried to seduce Marco and how disastrous that was. Then she smiles as she remembers Rafas’ words that she is precious and divine. And that she doesn’t need surgery that she is beautiful. The rest of the ride home is silent and solemn

Back at Siglo Everyone is ready to celebrate. They are about to leave, and Dandy and Claudia go back to get Rafa. They convince him to go and celebrate with them.

Marco and Ale have arrived home and Rosario tells Ale that she can’t go with her because there will be nobody to take care of Jorge. Ale agrees and says you need to stay. Then she says she will just cancel the whole thing. Marco tells her she cant do that. Than Rosario says there is a way that she could still go. That would be if Marco agrees to stay with Jorge. Marco looks like he is going to be sick.

Rosario tells him he wouldn’t need to be there all the time just mostly at night to make sure Jorge doesn’t do anything crazy. Ale agrees. Marco says sure he doesn’t know why he didn’t think about that.(Yea right Marco). Marco looks panic stricken.

Ale says she thinks that Marco is not really comfortable with this idea. That they can’t take advantage of Marco like that. Marco disagrees and says how could you think that . Jorge is like a father to me. At this in walks sweet papa Jorge.

He wants to know if Marco is taking them to the airport in the morning or if they want him to take them. Ale quickly stands and says Marco will do it. She says not only is he doing that but he is going to stay with him while they are gone. This whole little scene is pretty funny. Marco is trying to be convincing that he is delighted to be able to help out. Jorge is all excited about being able to play cards the whole time.

Rosario suggests they go get something to eat and Ale reminds her that they don’t have time. They need to pack. They take off to pack, Jorge is all excited about how much fun he is going to have with Marco and Marco is down the hallway crying as he calls Chavez to have him cancel his vacation plans. He also finds out that he will not be getting any refund and is out all the money for the trip. To funny.

Ale is packing and Marco comes back in and sits on the bed. Ale questions him if he is sure he wants to stay with Jorge. He assures her that he will take good care of him. He remembers Chavez’s advise about being affectionate with Ale tonight. He goes in for the kill and is shot down. Ale says she is to busy . He attempts again and again is shot down. She tells him in one month they can make love when she returns from her trip as a more desirable women.

Marco tells her she is the most spectacular women on the planet. He gives it one more shot, and attempts to kiss Ale. She asks him if he is serious. Why would he tell her this now. She tells him it would be best if he just went home. Marco looks very confused. Ale walks away into the bathroom, comes back and gives him a good night kiss and says she is going to take a bath and tells him good night as she closes the bathroom door. Marco leaves scratching his head.

After he leaves, Ale walks back into her room and seems perplexed by the whole Marco being affectionate encounter. And wonders why now would he be acting like this. She sits on the bed and takes out her pictures and starts smiling.

We have all the Siglo crew now out at Dona Dolores’. We have each one making their little phone calls and excuses as to where they are and why they wont be home right away. Been there, heard all that before.

Back to Ale . Rosario walks in and inspects her luggage and takes out her computer. (How she knows Ale.) She scolds her and tells her this is prohibited. She gives her her passport and tells her to sleep well. Sweet little moment. Rosario leaves with Ales’ computer and Ale is left alone on the bed.

She goes to put her passport away and takes the pictures out and starts looking at them again. Smiling and lauging. She has a brief moment where she calls herself crazy and is about to tear up the pictures, but sanity takes over. As she hold the picture close to her face.

We are back with Siglo crew having a great old time. Rafa tells them that this time he is not going to pay and says it is someone else’s turn. Perhaps Marino. After all he was second in sales. Marino gets all up in Rafas’ face. He goes to sit down and the chair breaks. His wig falls off and bow-tie guy to the rescue. He throws his coat over Marino so he can put his wig back on. Marino calls him an idiot.

Rafa suggests now they should get another bottle so Marino wont cry. Marino starts yelling. Then Claudia walks over to Rafa and reminds him about their trip to Acapulco. Rafa is sitting there but is deep in thought. They want to know what’s wrong with him. Dandy asks him if he is gay. Ramiro thinks it has something to do with Ales’ trip.

Rafa asks them how they could think that. Dandy wants to know if it has to do with his girlfriend. He asks if he killed her. Ramiro gets worried and wants to know where the corpse is. Rafa says he is the corpse. He tells them he has to marry Vicky. He says that he is being pressured by her family. They have been going out for two years and they think it is time. Dandy thinks a tequila is in order. Rafa looks sad.

Ale now ready for bed, pictures still in her hands is smiling and talking to herself. Looking at each picture very thoughtfully. Then she puts them in her purse and says to herself “ How about if I just take you with me.” She turns off her light and gives thanks to god, smiling.

It is Morning and Rafa’s alarm goes off (the phone). He gets all excited as he answers the phone knowing it is Ale. He tells her he didn’t think she would be calling. Ale reminds him how many trucks and cars he needs to sell. He says 26 cars or 10 trucks. He tells her he wont let her down. That she can leave in peace. She reminds him to go pick up his new clothes. And don’t even think about going back to Siglo in his old awful clothes. He can be a little late and he can tell Susana that she authorized it.

They both seem as though they do not want to hang up. Finally Ale says “Goodbye already Medina” Rafa says Don’t say goodbye boss. It’s better if you say we’ll see you later. He tells her to have a great trip. And wishes her good luck. She says okay we will see you later and smiles and hangs up.

We have the sweetest split-scene of Ale and Rafa encircled in a heart shape outline with little cupids shooting arrows, both smiling at the phones they have just hung up.

So did anyone else notice that we did not have a single obligatory odd salon scene and only had a brief Vicky encounter and that was a brief phone call?

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