Caray, Caray!

Ale and Rosario tell Jorge there is a problem with the plumbing and they need to stay in an apartment until it gets fixed. Meanwhile, Rafa reminisces about his first day at the Siglo and Pepeto chats with him about the women around the office. Rafa shows off his new credit cards, business cards, and personal checks.

Marco takes two of Chavez’s magic green pills before answering the door for Rubi. It doesn’t take long for them to kick in…*cue cartoon “boing” sound* (Which will be heard frequently in the next hour.)

Rosario isn’t comfortable with Ale going to the cocktail party with Rafa but Ale assures her there is nothing to be worried about. Rafa prays he will be able to keep the promise he made to Jorge about Ale.

Rafa arrives at the party where Ale has been waiting impatiently for him. They make their way into the party, amongst some well-dressed and well-coifed couples. This is one ritzy party: complete with bocadillos and fine wines. Rafa makes short work of several cocktails after finding out they don’t have tequila. He notes the party is “a jungle full of lions” and can’t wait to mingle.

Rubi wheedles information out of Marco about his friendship with Chavez. Rubi is excited to go with Jorge to the hacienda; she likes working for him so much she plans to quit table dancing and move into the hacienda to dedicate herself to Gorgi’s care. Marco doesn’t like the idea but Rubi wiggles up close to get him to change his mind. Things turn sour when Marco’s controlling side comes out and he starts choking Rubi. She shrugs him off and makes a phone call.

Ale asks what went down between Beltran, Marino, and Clara. Rafa gives her a copy of the “incriminating” document that sparking the gossip. Ale finally believes Rafa never started the rumors and Rafa understands that the embargo against his house was Marco’s doing.

Marian Celeste, the owner of Grupo Celeste, makes a grand entrance. Rafa is entranced by Marian, which does not go unnoticed by Ale. Marian warmly greets Rafa; she was curious to meet him after getting three of his business cards. Rafa introduces Marian to Ale but Marian’s fondness for Rafa is apparent. For the most of the conversation, Marian’s back is turned to Ale.

Marian congratulates Rafa for being Siglo’s star salesman. She agrees to visit Rafa at work the next day to discuss a new line of trucks. Additionally, she invites Rafa to call her Marian because she hates being called “licenciada”. A waiter delivers some lobster bocadillos, which Rafa turns down because of how cruelly lobsters are killed. He and Marian chat about comdia típica, as she also loves traditional Mexican food. Ale is increasingly jealous as their small talk continues.

Back at the love shack, it turns out that Rubi called Quintana and Chavez. Quintana is an old friend of Rubi’s and knows that Marco and Chavez want to take possession of the hacienda by marrying into the family. Quintana already has a stake in the hacienda too, being a “close friend” of Rosario’s. Not to mention, he just had the embargo on the house stopped.

Marco swears no one, let alone Rubi, is going to take the hacienda away from him. Once Rubi and Quintana leave, Chavez and Marco bemoan their situation. Marco is furious Rubi double crossed him and is left to clutch a pillow in sexual frustration. He calls Ale in desperation but she is, of course, busy at the party. Instead of taking a cold shower, Marco nearly molests a couple young ladies on the way to Ale’s and even gets handsy with Rosario when he gets there.

Ale, tired of being ignored, slides in behind Rafa and insists they have to leave because of an early meeting the following morning. Marian asks Rafa to stay and promises to pull some strings with Beltran if he gets reprimanded. Ale, dejected, tells Rafa to stay if he wants and runs off for her coat.

Rafa follows Ale out to the lobby and asks why she told Marian they had to leave. Ale sticks with her earlier excuse. Rafa guesses Ale is jealous but she denies it. Rafa admits to being jealous anytime men get near her, a piece of knowledge Ale obviously enjoys.

She tells Rafa to be careful what he says since someone could overhear them. “I don’t want to watch my words. It’s too late and it doesn’t matter. Everything I said is true.”

Rafa asks Ale to remember the one night they spent alone together at Puerta Vallarta and all the things he said after Marco ruined the Refri agreement. “I said I loved you and I wanted to run away and live with you. After all this time, you haven’t thought about me like I’ve thought about you?” Ale claims to never think of Rafa or feel anything for him. “You’ve forgotten about me completely? Not even single thought?”

Rafa nearly goes back to the party but Ale stops him by saying she does think about him. All the time. Always. Even when she tries to backtrack, the damage is done. Rafa asks Ale about the beach but all she remembers is losing the deal. Rafa’s memories are far more romantic.

“All that I remember about the trip are the nights we had alone together, the smell of your perfume, setting the lobsters free, and dancing around the campfire. I remember every moment I spent with you. I still feel your lips, your skin, and your essence. Do you remember?”

Rafa sings a line from Amarte a la Antigua (*melt*) and swears he will never forget. His mind and skin will always remember those few beautiful days because they were the best of his life. Rafa would give anything to go back to those days.

He comes tantalizingly close to kissing Ale but remembers his promise to Jorge and pulls away. They compose themselves and go their separate ways.

Jaime and Julieta celebrate their novio-hood. Julieta gives Jaime chocolates and Jaime gives her some snooze-worthy books. Vicky shows up because she can’t find Rafa. She helps herself to Jaime’s chocolates while Leonor and Julieta reconvene in the kitchen; they come up with a plan to get VVV to leave. Vicky starts to wretch but tells Jaime it’s only because she is pregnant. Oh, and the baby is his. Jaime is all shades of impactado. Leonor interrupts to say Don Gaston called for Vicky. She hurries home and Julieta hugs Jaime in triumph.

Ale gets home, where a frantic Marco is waiting for her. Marco can’t keep his hands off Ale but she pushes him away.

Rafa also gets home around the same time. He recounts the night with Jaime, who hears almost none of it because he is still in Lalaland. Rafa thinks Jaime is nervous because of his relationship with Julieta. Rafa gives Jaime permission to visit Julieta anytime he wants. Later, Jaime has a dream that he is a suave caballero who all the women want. Julieta is furious when he smooches Vicky.

Ale cuddles in bed with Rafa’s shirt and thinks about all the lovely things he said. Rafa falls asleep thinking of her as well. The next morning, Rafa gives her a wake up call but it doesn’t upset her as much as before. As Ale leaves for work, a bunch of movers are taking all the furniture to the apartment. Rubi is in a snit they aren’t going to the hacienda and vows things in the casa are going to change soon.

Marco scolds Chavez for letting Quintana in on their plan for the hacienda. Chavez isn’t worried because gave Quintana a bribe to keep their secret. Marco is sure they’re up a creek without a paddle. A close friend/associate of Jorge’s plus the household nurse both have crippling information about their business.

Jaime visits VVV to figure out what they should do. After Jaime is thoroughly threatened by VVV’s biggest brother and his knife, Vicky tells Jaime her master plan. She’s going to sleep with Rafa and tell him the baby is his.

Beltran pulls Ale and Rafa into his office to hear how the party went. He’s thrilled that Rafa and Marian got along well. Beltran wants Rafa around Marian as much as possible because she’s deciding whether or not to buy the Siglo and become the owner.

Avances: Vicky starts her evil plan and Ale seethes with jealously when Marian pays a visit to the Siglo.

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