Caray, Caray!

Episode 62

From last week:Â Replay of Madame Marlene being able to pay Fed and keep the Casino. Then Gabe stewing over Jimena and Juan trying to talk sense in to him. Then the scene with Noel and Juan, replaying the past, how Noel introduced him to the family and Renato wants Juan to stay, they will hunt and fish.
Noel is hurrying Leonarda away from Renato and Juan. Leonarda says Noel is crazy and accuses him of lying about who Juan is. Noel assures her he is not lying and she should know he tells the truth. She says the dude just wants the Montes De Oca’s money. Noel says no, he doesn’t want any money from the MDOs. Leonarda scoffs - he said that and you believe him?

Somewhere on the streets of the puerto, Rod overhears two caballeros talking about the falling price of wood, what a disaster it is. He looks a little perturbed, not sure if he is worried yet.

Renato continues to be overjoyed that he has found (or finally recognized) Juan De Dios San Roman MDO. He tells Juan he was his first and only childhood friend, you don’t know how happy I am that I found you! I never forgot you. Renato gushes to Juan, look at me as a friend, a confidant, I will help you with anything you need. Juan forces a smile and looks troubled.

Leonarda continuing her vehement denial. Noel tells her about the birthmark, he has the same mark as Maria Del Rosario. She doesn’t believe it. He says there is no doubt, it’s true, Clemencia recognized it, too. You’re going to believe that servant? She insists they have to protect the MDO’s reputation. They have enough scandal already. Things should stay the way that they are. It’s too late for that hombre to be part of our family. Noel tells her she is wrong, it’s never too late for justice. She tries another angle - this Juan has just arranged it so he appears to be Juan De Dios, Jr. He has set it up to get our money. Noel again repeats he doesn’t want one centavo. Leonarda gets pissy and says even if he did she wouldn’t allow it. That bastard lost all of his rights.

The chink in Rod’s considerable armor is beginning to open just a little as he sits in a café and again hears the guys talking about the disastrous fall in the price of wood, that anyone invested in it will be bankrupt. He says to himself “it’s just rumors, those imbeciles know nothing about business, imbeciles!”
Meanwhile Renato and Juan are still in their happy reunion. Renato is asking Juan all about his life. Juan replies, oh, I’ve been here and there. Renato says like the journey we were going to take? He assures Juan his mama’s bad behavior has had no effect on his feelings for Juan. He continues declaring friendship, loyalty. Finally, Juan has to deflate his balloon a little by telling him he doesn’t think it will work for him to the administrator. Ren is taken aback, porque? Juan tells him he has a boat - Ren - you have a boat, cool! Why didn’t you tell me? Are you a fisherman, a sailor? Among other things. There is a lot you don’t know about me. My companeros need me, I can’t abandon them to their luck.

We then go to those very Pescadores. Santos, Pedro and Eusebio are recounting their adventures with the island, the raft, throwing fruit at the sharks and Eusebio jumping in with them. Eusebio says Santos saved him. I think we start to hear Pedro’s story and then Gabe shows up. He tells them Juan will help them with whatever they need, new boats, they are overjoyed.

Back to Rod’s slowly sinking ship as he is approached in another café by 2 gentlemen who are none too happy with him. What he told them was catastrophic. He says don’t take that tone with me! He tries to insist it is just rumors, not true. They say it is true and shove some kind of document in his face.

Renato comes running into Leonarda like a little kid - guess what I found? She pretends not to know what he is talking about. It’s Juan, he was right here all the time and we didn’t know. Juan who? “Juan del Diablo” says Juan as he saunters in looking defiant. Leonarda is appalled, disgusted, especially when he says he has a boat called Luzbel. Too bad, lady, I’m here. After he leaves, she continues to act repulsed, scandalized - I don’t want that salvaje anywhere near us, besides he’s lying. When Renato tries to defend him, Leonarda looks like she is going to collapse, then begs Renato not to let that man near them. Major guilt trip again.

Fulgencio and Federico are trying to figure out where the hell Madame got the money to save the casino. Eloisa comes in on this conversation and Fulgencio starts coughing to change the subject. He agrees that Federico can take her somewhere, as he is the only man he trusts. Dun dun dun

Rod, looking more pale and frazzled by the minute, comes into Noel’s office and shows him the document. What does this mean? Noel basically says, I tried to tell you and you wouldn’t listen. Rod says, in conclusion? In conclusion, you are ruined! Rod looking muy impactado, he has to lean on the desk and collapses into the chair.

Gabe comes to visit Raul, it is odd for you to come visit, what gives? I am here on behalf of Juan Aldama, says Gabe and hands him some documents. Raul looks dumbfounded, it’s the proof of the fraud I perpetrated on the sociedad. But, is this true, I am paid up? Gabe assures him Juan took care of it and that is how he treats those who help him. Raul is eternally grateful. Then I think Gabe says, he’s coming soon and you can thank him in person.

Meanwhile at the finca, Aimee is being all sickly sweet, saying to Regina that she wants to make peace with her. Regina says we aren’t at war, anything I did was all for your own good. Aimee says you don’t know how grateful I am, you are my sister, I care about you. I want to help make you happy the way you have made me happy. Regina says she is happy, after a fashion. Then Aimee tells her she needs to wear more makeup. She tells her she is beautiful, but she needs more color in her cheeks and on her lips. She looks like she is ill. Reggie says she likes herself the way she is, thank you very much. Enter Clemencia during this happy sisterly moment. She is overjoyed to see the girls acting like sisters. She tells them how sad it makes her to see them fighting. Aimee tells her it’s all over now, they will be sisters like they always were, they love each other, nothing and nobody will separate them now. Dun Dun Dun

Rod is nearly staggering on one of the streets in town, he looks pale and sick, his hair is slightly mussed. He can’t believe he is ruined, it is just a bad dream and he will wake up! Then jeweler guy comes up wanting him to pay for Regina‘s ring right now. He has his own bills to pay. Rod is offended, he’s never broken his word, how could jeweler guy think such a thing.

Gabe is thinking of Jimena, seeing her again in the magical pool, looking lustful and disturbed. Then remembering Branko telling him to leave Jimena alone. Gabe says to himself, why did I leave? What an idiot! How stupid could I be. He must go right this minute and clear this situation up.

Branco and Jimena are apparently still walking away from the magical pool but she has put her clothes on. Why did you separate Gabriel and I that way? You love him but he will never love you, you’re different classes, that’s just the way it is. A blanco will never love a gypsy. I loved a blanca once and when I told her I loved her, she made fun of me. This is my chance to show you I love you, he touches her face affectionately, but Jimena pulls away. Hard for me to understand, he is so cute.

Back to Pescadores, all happy, then Juan rushes in looking upset - they ask him what is wrong. Noel recognized me, he knows my secret, he struggles to say it, that I am the son of Maria Del Rosario!

Eloisa and Fed are strolling in town. She is jealous that Fed is going to marry Regina. She says if he is just marrying her for money, she has a lot more. And what about your husband? He doesn’t go out, is weak, can’t defend himself. Are you suggesting we kill him? No, que barbadad. But we could find someone else who would do it. Wait a while, and then we can get married. In any case, I promised Regina I would marry her, and I am not going to change that. Do you want to be happy with Regi, or immensely rich with me? Rod comes up and interrupts them, asking Federico for the money to pay for Regina’s ring. He says he will. Eloisa is suspicious that something is up with Rod.

Rod talking to himself, everyone already knows he is bankrupt, but he will show them, they will see how he recovers! Nothing and nobody ruins Rodrigo Montes de Oca!
Leonarda bursts in to Noel’s office. I came to tell you I will never accept this bastard into my family! (Again?) How absurd you are Leonarda, you keep coming up with pretexts for not accepting reality. You have to accept it he is your nephew, he is your family. I don’t have to and you can’t make me. Noel shows her the document dividing the estate between her and Maria del Rosario, pointing out that now it has to be divided between Juan and Renato. She wants to know if Rod knows who that bastard Juan is? Noel says, no, but this is not the best time to tell him. He has already had some devastating news. Leonarda wants to know, of course. Noel reveals that Rod is bankrupt, ruined. Leonarda is muy impactada.

Rod is telling Federico he is ruined, and Federico can’t believe it. Rod tries to sell him on the idea of helping him out now because when things get righted he will have a father-in-law who is always on his side. Federico looks unsure, What do you say, hijo, can I count on you?

Branco is playing the guitar ( the one chord he knows over and over) and singing slightly off- key to Jimena. She says what a beautiful poem, and he says not as beautiful as you! Gabriel is watching from a distance with murder in his eyes.
No previews on my Univision. This is the first time I’ve done this - please correct anything misinterpreted or left out!


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