Caray, Caray!

Well, we've been promised decisive episodes this week, so I can safely assume tonight will be a real snooze-fest.

Out on the high seas, Santos, Pedro, et al, are still not having any more luck getting fish. There's a suggestion to go out farther, but they're already out pretty far. They decide to risk it.

Juan and the workers keep cutting cane. Juan says they've got to finish the job today. Remigio is shocked, considering he figured Juan was only taking the job to piss off the MdO's. Despite the hurry, Remigio wants love advice from Juan about the gal he met yesterday. Juan knocks him over to show his happiness for his bro. Remigio says she's a cook and she works in the casino, and her name is "Malu." Juan doesn't remember anyone there with a name like "Malu," but then again, he's never gone into the kitchen. He's going to go snooping on Remi's behalf. And he wants to start planning a party to celebrate Remi being in love. Juan and Remi roughhouse as the other workers look on.

"Farther out" the guys have caught more fish, at long last, and they're giddy with relief, dreaming of the riches they'll have when they sell the haul. They start paddling back to shore, but the boat is taking on water at a shocking rate, and from a suspiciously perfectly round hole. The boat sinks fast and the dead fishes murmur that karma's a bitch. But don't listen to them, they're just bitter that they were stupid enough to swim into the nets.

Servando gives the gypsy camp a rah-rah-rah speech about the town having confidence in them again. The guitarist arrives and claims to be a relative of Servando's. He's Branco, the "Zingaro" (which apparently means "gypsy"). Servando is now happy to see his long-lost relative, all growed up. Branco shows off his mad guitar skillz and the assembled ladies dance. He hands off the guitar and starts dancing with the ladies. Jimena isn't into it, but Branco gets her dancing as well. When their eyes meet, sparks fly, as we knew they would.

The boat is well and truly sunk and the guys are hanging on to barrels, but it appears Pedro is lost.

Jimena goes down to the river and does some laundry. Branco comes over to seduce her. He's been waiting for a girl like her, you know. His gypsy heart speaks flowery phrases of love. But, to be more direct, he wants to know if he has a shot. Since she doesn't have a boyfriend, he figures he does. He says he'll see her later, he has a surprise for her.

Fed goes to get his stash of cash to buy Regina's engagement ring with, and finds his cashbox empty. He goes into shock and rips up his drawers looking for the money. He immediately assumes Fifi must have stolen his money and that's why she left so mysteriously. Well, he's going to go show her who Federico Martin del Campo is. A whiny little shit who can't keep his penis in his pants any more than he can keep his money in his safe? Although, thanks to Don Fulgencio for stalling the marriage plans. Now, be a good guy and don't offer to lend Fed any more money!

Branco dances for a crowd in town. A couple of gypsy ladies make eyes at him. Branco catches some money from the crowd. Salma flirts with him. Branco is moderately receptive. He likes her sincerity and says she's pretty, but since he met Jimena first, sorry. Ouch!

Fed goes to accuse Fifi of taking the money. She has no idea what he's talking about, even after he threatens her with the cops. Philippe and Madame don't believe she took the money. In fact, Madame didn't know Fifi was in his house--that's forbidden! Fed goes for the cops, but Madame vouches for her. Fed won't be put off, despite Madame's pleading. All he wants is his money back. Madame is receptive to that, but she needs a little time. She offers her necklace as a promise of future payment. Fed takes her up on it, but only gives them a day to get the money back or he'll own the casino. Philippe says that's too much, but Fed insists. Madame is upset at Fifi for lying to her and sends her away. Madame has no idea what to do.

Through Rosenda, Leo has sent word to Renato that she's not going to Eloisa's party. Renato is tired of her making him feel guilty and he begs her to come to the party if she's feeling even a little better. Oh, but Leo's not in any mood to party. Renato says he'll try to do things to please her, but she needs to be reasonable. He begs again for her to come party. She says she will, if only to prove that she's all too willing to resolve things. He leaves the room and lets Rosenda in. Rosenda says she was listening at the door and she has an idea of how to manage Renato. Leo doesn't want to hear it and just says to help her get dressed.

Eloisa and Fulgencio greet their guests. Leo, Regina, Renato, Aimee, and Noel all walk in together. Eloisa is so happy they all came. Fulgencio begs Noel's indulgence to tell Leo that she looks more lovely than ever. Leo starts whining about her health. Cause there's nothing more attractive than that. Fulgencio promises an unforgettable night. Aimee compliments Eloisa. Renato wishes her a happy birthday. Leo runs off to throw herself at Rodrigo. Aimee and Eloisa go off to giggle over the presents. Fully and Noel leave together, leaving Renato and Regina standing at the door. Rod asks Leo to dance, getting her hopes up and annoying Noel. Renato asks Regina to dance, saying there's nothing wrong with dancing with his wife's sister. Pobre de Regina looks terribly uncomfortable, while Fed looks calculating.

Gabriel and Juan get all dressed up for Eloisa's party. Gabe has to fix Juan's tie just a bit, and they're off.

Santos and the other guy who isn't Pedro have finally washed up on shore. They call out for Pedro, but there's no reply and they assume he's lost. Santos' girlfriend gets a very bad feeling and starts praying to the Virgen. Cause when you get a VBF about something, it's time to pray to the VDG. Or VDC in this case.

Federico announces he has a surprise for the guests, but is interrupted by the doorbell. He thought it was Raul, but it's actually Gabe and Juan. Aimee is less than pleased. Well pretty much everybody is less than pleased. Juan immediately grabs a drink and nods to Rod.

Rod gripes at Juan about being there without an invitation, it's an insult, blah, blah, blah. But Juan does have an invitation and is only too happy to show it. Eloisa is sure he wasn't on the guest list and wonders where he got the invitation. Well, from Raul. Rod tries to kick them out, but Fully intercedes. He insists that if Juan has an invitation, then he's welcome there. Rodrigo gets his panties in a bunch and threatens to leave. Leo tells him to stick around and show that he's the bigger man. Renato goes over to ask Juan what he's about, but Leo pulls him away, and Juan insists he comply with his poor sick mother's wishes. Gabe wonders what they gain by doing this. Eh, pissing off Rodrigo, that's all. And showing him that no door is closed to Juan. The MdO bunch all look concerned. For different reasons.

The hos discuss Fifi's dilemma and suggest she tell Fed the truth, but Fifi is worried about the scary (and scar-y) guy's threat. She doesn't know what to do. Well, Brigitte says they're all involved now. The doorbell rings and it's Remi with flowers, looking for Malu. Brigitte tells him there's no Malu there and Pobre de Remi is heartbroken.

Raul shows up at the party without his invite and Rod takes him to task. Noel wants Rod to calm down already, instead of blowing things up. Well, Rod thinks it's a humiliation, blah, blah, blah. Fulgencio tells them to quit ruining his wife's birthday party already and shut it! Regina goes over to gripe at Juan for upsetting her daddy. Juan says he'll explain, but first he needs to stuff his face with the excellent food at the buffet. Fully gets everyone's attention back and asks people to clear the floor for his surprise. In come the gypsy gals, dancing up a storm, followed by Servando and Griselda and the portable wooden door of death. Servando takes out his knives and starts throwing them, not blindfolded--boo-- and hitting close to Griselda, but still missing her. He pulls the knives out of the board and announces the arrival of the lovely Jimena and Branco the Zingaro. Jimena's in an all-black Morticia Addams-esque getup and she and Branco indeed make like Gomez and Morticia. Well, okay, it's more flamenco than tango, but so what. And Gabe's definitely jealous, so at least someone's plans are going well.

Philippe saves the day and says that Brigitte didn't know they hired a cook named Malu. By obnoxious winks he encourages Brigitte to back off. Remigio wants to leave some flowers for Malu and gives them to Philippe. When he leaves, Brigitte demands an explanation and Lulu confesses to being Malu. Brigitte and Fifi giggle as Malulu sniffs her flowers.

The dancing continues and Gabe moves closer to the dance floor. Aimee's baser instincts are also being, ahem, aroused by the dancing. Juan sneaks off and she follows, as Jimena and Branco bask in the applause.

Juan finds a quiet patio and is quickly set upon by Aimee. They suck face.

Still no Pedro. Santos blames the sea. I blame their crappy boat. The appear to be stranded on some island, with no real hope of rescue.

Santos' girlfriend goes to Juan's house, but decides to come back later since he's not there.

Jimena and Branco keep dancing. Regina loves it, but notices that Renato has noticed Aimee's absence. Leo goes over to talk to Renato, but we don't hear it. Renato and Leo sneak off.

Regina finds Aimee and Juan first and gets rid of Aimee. Then she grabs Juan and insists he hug her, for the benefit of Leo and Renato, hot on her heels. Why does she keep saving her ungrateful skanky sister's ass? I have really had enough of Aimee getting away with everything.

Leo accuses Juan of being a barbarian with no respect for decent people. He refuses to let her insult the memory of his parents. Renato asks her to quit making a scandal. She fires back at Regina that she's a shameless hussy trying to kill her dad. Juan and Renato agree they need to have a man to man talk about this. Renato gets Leo to leave. Aimee comes running in and Juan takes Aimee to task for letting Regina take the rap for her. She says Regina would do anything for her, and what's the big deal? Regina says she didn't do it for Aimee. She did it for Renato, and for love.

Leo is pissed that Renato didn't let her expose Regina for the hussy she is. Renato says he's defending the family name, or does she want everyone talking about them? He reminds her they also have to worry about Rod's health. Leo agrees to that as a reason to keep her mouth shut.

Regina tells Juan to go away and let her talk to Aimee. Juan agrees, and then tells Aimee this was a chance for her to tell the truth and prove she loved him. Aimee whines that this wasn't the best time. "Whatever. All I can see is that your sister covered for you and I doubt you'd do the same for her." Juan takes off, with Aimee shouting after him, "Juan, Juan, Juan" (drink?). Once he's gone, she fake-gratefully thanks Regina for doing this for her. Regina tells her not to be a hypocrite, slaps her, and says she's not grateful, she's selfish. "If anyone's going to be responsible for our father's death, it's you, Aimee!" Aimee says that's her business. Regina reminds her that she swore to protect Renato's happiness, so if Aimee doesn't cut it out, Regina will tell Renato what's going on. Regina takes off. Aimee says to herself that Regina's not going to tell anything, because she (Aimee) will take care of that! Dun, dun, dun!

No previews for tomorrow, so we'll just have to wait.

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