Caray, Caray!

Our bare-chested hero Julian lies injured in his hospital bed. Oops wrong story. That’s the end of Mi Picado. Thought I would try and throw in a little beefcake. Anyway here’s our story with our own version of beefcake.

Here is our first example: Marco with neck muscles bulging from being strangled by our two resident butcher hunks, armed with what else, butcher knifes. They really are not keen about Marco making off with their boom box. Don Gaston ( our elder silver fox) tells his sons the jerk isn’t worth being thrown in jail for.

Ale and Jorge are having a chat . Jorge feels bad for letting Ale down. He doesn’t know where he failed her. He tells her he has always loved her and tried to treat her the best he could. He can’t figure out what he did wrong to have Ale go down the wrong path. How she could ever have gotten involved with the likes of Rafa. She swears to Jorge that she will never see him again and doesn’t even know where he is. Then Jorge asks Ale where Marco is. She tells him he is out working.

We get a good look at Marcos’ “work” as Don Gaston is telling his sons to let go of the guy in the cheap suit. Marco is offended by Don Gastons’ insults. He throws a couple back calling him a peasant with three cents. Marco wants to know why he would defend these poor devils. Don Gaston warns that it will be him and his posse who will be the poor devils . Papa still screaming tells Rafa he will loan him the money to get this creep out of their house. At this Rafa demands that Marco leave immediately. Marco isn’t going anywhere until he has the money in his hands.

Now our two strapping muscle ripped men (Rafa and Marco) have words. Marco wonders how his girlfriend would react if she knew about his little romance with Ale. Rafa reminds him about his little tryst in the bar and we see the flashback where Rafa caught Marco and Chavez with a couple of hotties. (I think this was the night Marco got the infamous hickey). Marco has no memory of this. Rafa has a witness and drags Pepito over to confirm the story, and refresh Marcos’ memory.

Don Gaston writes the check out for Marco. Rafa quite wisely doesn’t trust Marco one bit and makes him sign a paper stating he got his money and makes sure his lawyers are aware there is no longer reason to seize the house. ( As part of Rafas’ payment to Marco he signed a note stating if he did not pay his debt monthly Marco could seize his mothers’ house as payment). Marcos’ posse decide it is a good time to get out of dodge since he paid the debt and there is no longer a need to seize the house and split; unbeknownst to Marco.

Rafa asks him if he satisfied. Marco calls him a degenerate and says your saved for this month anyway and continues his threats. He insults Don Gaston wanting to know if he will continue to pay off his debts for the next two and a half years. This does not sit well with The brothers Grimm. They are up fast in his face waving their knifes. Marco starts insulting them. (Marco they have knives and they are not very bright, just shut up!!!) Marco screams he will charge them with homicidal intent looking around for his posse. Sorry Marco they are long gone. Marco is now back against the wall with the Brothers Grimm, knifes to his face ready to do a little filleting.

The Brothers are still going at Marco. He manages to get away momentarily but is knocked to the ground by our now out of control idiot brothers. (No I didn’t feel sorry for Marco this time). They continue hitting him and Rafa and Jaimie manage to pull them off Marco. He screams at all of them calling them assassins as he flees for his life.

Poor Lenora is distraught at what has just taken place. Rafa comforts her. He also thanks Don Gaston for his help. Don Gaston says no problem lets go. Lenora insists they all stay and have cake. Why waste a good party just because of a few fist of cuffs.


We are at the hospital. Tio Hector is asking Karen for Jorges’ phone number. He remembers the last time he was here he tried to get a hold of him and wasn’t able to reach him. Karen dials for him and Azucena answers. She tells Karen he is not home and she can’t tell her where he is. Karen tells her to let him know that Hector called.

Karen tells Hector she could ask Marco about Jorge. Hector tells her she doesn’t need too. After all Marco has broken up with Ale. Maybe there could still be something between Karen and Marco. Karen could handle that, as she thought bubbles how it would be great in deed if he really broke up with Ale. Than he could be all hers. (We have been down this road before).

Our birthday party is finally winding down. Don Gaston is ready to leave but not without the boom box. You never know who might drop by to take it. Vicky gives Rafa a little kiss and almost appears normal for once. Until she turns to Juliette to wish her happy birthday and gives Jaimie a little tweak on the cheek. Jaimie has a look of sheer terror on his face, as she sweetly says we will talk Jaimie. Juliette does not seem pleased. Rafa sweetly apologizes to Juliette for the ruckus.

Marco enters Jorges’ hospital room and encounters Ale. He wants to know why she is still there. She has to get up early in the morning to work. Ale says she is going to stay the night. They argue a little about who should stay and Marco “sweetly” tells her he will stay with her. Ale does not seem very happy about this.

He turns over Rafas’ check to her. Ale is a little puzzled by this. After all Rafa usually pays by noon the day after it is due. She says he called and said it would be all ready for her. Marco is a little suspicious that she talked with Rafa. He wants to know if she talked to Rafa. Ale makes a quick recovery and says he talked to Susana.

They continue to chat and a sleepy Jorge tells them to turn off the TV he doesn’t want to listen to the telenovela. Ale notices Marcos’ beat up face and asks him what happened. He lies to her and tells her he was on his way to court and a couple of guys tried to steal his watch. She wants to know more and Marco says he defended himself and they took off running.


Marco continues to insist that he stay. Ale is uncomfortable with this idea. Marco tells her he knows they are no longer engaged, but they are still friends. Marco insists that he stay and help out after all that’s what friends do. Jorge awakens again and calls out for Marco. Ale tries to tell him Marco isn’t there. Now Jorge is telling Marco to go get him a duck (What?) Marco tells Ale see, you need me and tells her he will be in charge. (and our little slimy but ‘endearing ’ sleaze is whittling his way back into Ales’ good graces). He tells her that he is delighted to stay there for what ever she may need. He leaves to go get a coffee. (Latte Karen I believe).

Juliette is telling her final guests goodbye. Rafa is talking with Jaimie. He still can’t believe Ale would do something like this. He tells Jaimie that Ale knew he would pay tomorrow. He wants to know what he could have done to her to have her treat him like that. She isn’t the same Ale he use to know. Jaimie warns Rafa that Marco is very dangerous. Rafa confides that Marco threatened to tell Vicky about him and Ale. At least he was able to throw back in his face about the tryst in the bar. He says the worse thing his Ale would never believe him if he told her about this.

Jaime warns Rafa that there are more serious things to consider. There is something not right about how fast this guy shows up to his house with court officials and papers in hand. He tells Rafa that is not how it works; sometimes it takes days even months or years to set these things in place. And they were here at night. What court officials work at night . This gives Rafa food for thought. He suddenly stands and tells Jaimie there are men who find the woman of their life. He crashed into his. Jaimie agrees. Rafa says it is time to stop crashing.

Rafa tells Jaimie if it wasn’t for Don Gaston and his sons he doesn’t know what he would have done. Jaimie warns him that this is just a little pre-wedding incentive.

Jaimie wants to say goodnight to Juliette. Rafa is not to keen about this but agrees. As Juliette walks Jaimie to the door. Rafa informs Lenora that they have to start setting some hours and rules. Even though Jaimie is a friend he still is a guy. Jaimie gives Juliette a sweet goodnight kiss. Juliette tells him this could have been the worse birthday ever but it wasn’t because of him. They continue kissing. We see a worried look on Rafas’ face as he is looking on in hiding.

Marco shows up to Hectors’ room with his “Karen Latte”. Karen wants to know what’s up and we get Marcos’ patent little Udiaris story. She inquires after Chavez and Marco says he is making a fantastic recovery. Karen tells him not to disappear this time and Marco assures her he won’t. He finally gets his big smooch and leaves. Karen tells him to be good. (oh he is good!!!)



Rafa is still torn up about Ale. He can’t imagine why she would do this to him. He wants to know where the happy guy went. He decides that he needs to be himself if he is going to get Ale back. He goes to his closet and decides to start by going back to his white socks and his lucky tie. He still manages to say a sweet goodnight to Ales’ picture. Even though she makes his life impossible and doesn’t care for him, she is the best thing that has happened in his life.


Marco has pulled a chair up next to Jorge and falls asleep with his head on the edge of Jorges’ bed. Jorge is suddenly struggling for air and we see that Marco has managed to king off his oxygen tube. A frazzled Marco jumps up and straightens out the tubing. This wakes Ale and she is quickly by Jorges’ side wanting to know what’s up. Marco says he must be having a bad dream. Jorge says he dreamt he was drowning. (ahogaba it means to suffocate or drown.) Ale asks Marco if he even slept at all . Marco lies and says Jorge had a rough night and he wasn’t able to close his eyes all night. Ale thanks an undeserving Marco for watching over Jorge.


Rafa and Lenora are still discussing the ground rules for Juliette and Jaimie. Rafa thinks the best think to do is lock the doors.

The Dr. is telling Ale that Jorge is doing much better. Yea, he is flirting with the nurses. The Dr. is giving his okay for him to leave but he has to be in a calm and quiet environment without any fighting. His heart is recovering but it is still delicate. He could have a setback. Ale and Marco exchange looks. He says he can’t get depressed because that good kill him. More exchanged looks from Ale and Marco.

Marco assures Ale and Jorge that everything is going to be fine and goes off to pay the bill. He calls Chavez to tell him they are going to need a lot more money.

Marco runs into Karen. She wants to know if he was here all night. Well of course he was. He was watching over his dear friend Chavez. Karen inquires about Marcos’ paranoia. Marco shoots her his best crazy look.

Juliette is off to school with her very happy new boyfriend. Rafa Tells them both how things are going to be. Juliette tells him to chill. Lenora chimes in and tells him not to worry so much after all it is Jaimie. (Jaimie who chugged a bottle of champagne and woke up with no clothes on nor any memory of what happened. Trust that Jaimie?). Rafa continues and says all visits are in the living room. None of this in her bedroom stuff. Jaimie says what are you talking about. You know me Rafa. Rafa says yea it’s because I know you. Juliette finally blows them off telling them she cares for them and leaves. Lenora remarks it has been a long time since she has seen Juliette that happy. Rafa says well at least someone is happy. Lenora smiles and calls him jealous.


Marco and Ale are escorting Jorge out of the hospital. They are accompanied by a cute young nurse. Jorge is complaining that he won’t live long enough to pay Marco back. Marco tells him he has plenty years left. He reminds him how much fun they will have playing cards together again.

Our sweet nurse tells Jorge goodbye. As she walks away, Jorge asks Marco to turn his chair around. He has to get one final look at those fine legs. We also see Marco taking a long look as well.



Dandy is telling Susana how happy he is. Having such a beautiful women at his side. What more could he ask from life. Susana blushes and tells him those are such beautiful things to say. Her Phone rings and it the battery suddenly dies. She asks to borrow Dandys’ phone. When he gives it to her she tells him he has a missed call from his apartment. He makes up a story, saying it has to be the landlord who has the keys. They probably have his new furniture. He keeps the phone and tells Susana she should go in first so they don’t get caught coming in together. (And it all goes bad from here on. For poor Susana. )
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Jorge has arrived home. He is all maudlin and talking about dying. He tells Tia Rosario he wants to be buried in the garden. He starts saying all his good-byes to the furniture and such. This really upsets Ale. Marco assures her he will be in charge of cheering him up. Ale gives him a sweet and tender hug. This seems to have our bad boy a little confused.

We are at Siglo now and the rumors are flying. Rosaura is going on about Jorges’ heart attack. Everyone adds their two cents. Bebe chews them out. Marino is all excited about being able to put his picture back where it belongs. Ale shows up and everyone is giving their fake little condolences. The only one is our dear Bebe who is sincere in his well wishes for Jorge.

We are now in the conference room and Marino is taking down Rafas’ picture and replacing it with his. Bow-tie guy takes the picture of Rafa from him and is about to set it on fire. Ale puts an abrupt halt to this snatching the picture away and tells them they archive the old photos. Claudia wants to know why, is Rafa coming back? Marino wants to know if she is going to put it in her house. Ale snaps back at him than suddenly looses it and throws the photo to the floor smashing it to bits.

Tia Rosario is worried that Jorge should have stayed longer at the hospital. Marco suggests they hire a nurse to come and help take care of him. Rosario is worried about money and Marco tells her he will take care of everything. (using their money of course). He tells her he has to leave. He needs to go and rest a bit. He has an appointment in the evening. Tia gives him a grateful hug for everything he has to do for them. Marco says for love everyone suffers, but all is forgiven and forgotten. He pauses and says with such sincerity like the love he has for Ale. Tia says god bless you son. And her worst nightmare disguised as an angel bids farewell.

Ale is still distraught over the picture debacle when Susana walks in with this months prize. It is a blender and Ale shoves it at Marino. Ramirez and Marino are acting like the jerks they are and start smashing even more the picture of Rafa still on the floor. He starts whining about the blender. Ramirez reminds her it is the fourth blender he has won. Couldn’t they get him something else? Ale says if he only had four women to give them too she would understand, but he needs four more for the other women. (I love her sarcasm).

Beltran enters and is quickly reminded by Ramirez that Marino has regained his first place standing. Beltran congratulates him. He wants to know how the rest of the sales went. Ale tells him to take a look at the board.

He takes a look at the sales on the white board and is not very happy. He says it is the worst sales record he has ever seen in his life and says nobody deserves anything and takes the blender away from Marino. He says there will be no more prizes until someone does better than Rafa did. He says it is over without Rafa and storms off. He doesn’t even stop to do his routine chat-up with Claudia.


Marco and Chavez are at the bar discussing what to do about Jorge. Marco tells him they got to the house and Jorge is all melancholy saying goodbye to everything in the house. He Tells Chavez he is a ridiculous old man. Chavez is all worried and tells Marco he has to keep him alive at least until he marries Chavez wants to know how things are going. He says his plan now is to have the family become totally dependent on him for everything especially Ale.

Marco asks Chavez if he knows any nurses. Chavez has to give this a little thought and smiles and says he has the perfect nurse for him. (okay Marco do you think that is a good idea to have Chavez look for nurse for you?)

We are back at Siglo with the crew in line for their paychecks. We have our usual cut in the line antics and every ones sad stories. Dandys’ phone rings and it is Lucia. She starts whining to him and she has been drinking non stop. She wants to know when he will be home. Dandy now feeling the pressure to get this crazy women out of his life reminds everyone that they owe him part of their commissions since he won their bet. He is not having much luck.

He tells them not to give him any of their crazy excuses because he knows all of them He says pay me now. Marino protests and says the only people that should pay are the ones that benefited, Rosaura and Ramiro. He reminds them that the bet wasn’t to get benefits but that he would win over Susana. And he has done that. Zetina wants to know what bet? They all chase him away. Rosaura wants to know why everyone has to yell at the poor guy. Ramirez chimes in because he was born to be yelled at.


Ramirez tells Dandy he thinks it is strange that they have to pay him for having a goodtime. He reminds them a pact is a pact. Now they have to comply. He chides Claudia since she was the one who organized everything.

Zetina is still wondering around looking very dejected and asks Bebe why they all treat him so badly. He says they all get nervous and aggressive especially when they have been up to no good. Bebe tells him he would be better off to stay away from them.


At Cloautos we see Rafa getting his advance. He thanks his new boss. He wants to discuss his plans with him about his new sales strategy. Life is so serene here.

We have our little random salon scene. It was rather cute. But since we are now doing two hours cute just isn’t going to cut it.


Rafa Shows up at Vickys‘ to pay back Don Gaston. He has the brothers check it out and make sure it is all there. He thanks Don Gaston for helping him out. Vicky is quite pleased Rafa was able to pay them back so quickly. Don Gaston tells says he hopes he will complete his other obligation just as quickly. Rafa looks confused and Vicky tells him he is talking about the wedding. Rafa gives a nervous little laugh. He thanks Don Gaston again and leaves.

Vicky reminds her papa how quickly Rafa paid the loan back and in cash no less. He is so responsible. He pays his debt every month. Then she slyly says just think how much easier it would be if you just loaned him all the money. Then they could get married. She hugs him ever so sweetly. Don Gaston looks a bit concerned. .

Beltran is back screaming at Ale. He says everyone is against him. She assures him they will increase their sales. He tells her she promised they wouldn’t miss Rafa this month. She reassures him they won’t be missing him. She will have a new strategy tomorrow that will insure sales. He leaves still hot under the collar. She tells Susana she has to come up with something since her head is on the line.

The Siglo crew are finally paying off Dandy. Zetina still moping on the outskirts wants to know what’s up. He spies Susana and asks her for some resource books. He is distracted and looks back at the Siglo crew. Now Susana is curious and asks Zetina if he knows what they are up to. He tells her he is not certain (and my stomach just hit the ground as he continues) but he thinks it is about some bet Dandy won about a conquest. Susana, tears welling up in her eyes, questions Dandy? Zetina goes on to give her more details. He says Bebe would be better to ask because he knows what is going on for sure.

Susan confronts Bebe. She wants to know what is going on. Bebe is really conflicted. He wants to tell her but he remembers Marinos’ threats about him loosing his job. She continues to plead with him to tell her what is going on. He wants to know why she wants to know. She tells him it is important for her to know. Then Bebe asks her if she loves Dandy. She says this has nothing to do with it and continues begging to know what is going on. He tells her he took a vow of silence. Susana continues pleading and wants to know if she knows the person.

Then she finally asks is the woman me? Bebe is broken apart. He tries to convince her he was against it. Susana continues on not quite being able to wrap her head around this sinister bet, she says the women at the center of this bet, that women was me? Bebe continues to assert his opposition of this. Susana distraught now wants to know why? Why would they do this to me?

Susana walks away from him on the brink of destruction and runs into Rosaura. Rosaura wants to know what is wrong. She says what do you think is wrong when someone finds out they were the center of a bet? When you find out a group of people were planning your conquest. To play with some ones feelings?

Rosaura has a look of panic on her face. She tells her she doesn’t know what she is talking about. Susana tells her not to try and deny it. Rosaura is now full out panic and tries to get Susana to calm down. She tells her it was not her idea. She never agreed with it. Susana is demanding to know whose idea it was. Susana continues demanding to know whose idea it was and Rosaura finally tells her it was Claudia.

Susana wants to know why Claudia? Rosaura tries to explain the sordid business. Susana wants to know why they did it. To break her into pieces?

Rafa enters his house and Lenora wants to know what he is doing home. She asks if he lost his job. He says no don’t worry. He tells her he got permission to leave work early so he could go pay Don Gaston what he owed him. Now he needs to have peace and quiet so he can concentrate and come up with a great sales strategy. Something that will prevent them from being humiliated again. He says he is going to let Ale know if she ever makes her or Juliette suffer again she will also suffer!!

Lenora is concerned and tells Rafa to tell her the truth, does he feel something for Ale? He says yes and says contempt (desprecio). Our happy love birds Jaimie and Juliette enter the house arm in arm. Juliette takes a look at our forlorn Rafa and wants to what he is doing home. She also asks him if he got fired. He reassures her he didn’t get fired. He just needed peace and quiet and a place to work on a new work strategy.

Juliette and Lenora go into the kitchen and Jaimie wants to know if it isn’t something else? He says no nothing more than his head is spinning and he continues to realize how disillusioned he was with Ale. He wonders how he could have ever arrived at having illusions of being with Ale. He is still torn up about the whole Marco drama from last night.

Jaimie warns Rafa that he made a great enemy last night. Rafa states Ale made a great enemy too. He is not going to sit around with his arms crossed. Jaimie is concerned and reminds them these people have a lot of power. Rafa says he will show them all. If they want war, that is what they will get. He says he knows the battle field well. It is the area of sales. He will show them that he Rafa Medina is the best.

Back at Siglo, where if you wear your heart on your sleeve it will certainly get ripped off, we see Dandy on the phone with Lucia. He is telling her he will soon be home and has her ticket and everything ready for her. He tells her to stop drinking so she doesn’t get sick on her flight and hangs up.

He catches Ramiro and asks him to cover for him. He has to go. Ramiro is all a twit and wants to know where he is going. He tells him he has to go to his apartment to get rid of crazy Lucia before someone finds out and makes his life miserable. Ramiro rushes him off and tells him not to worry. As Ramiro gives himself the sign of the cross, who should he spy but Susana. He turns quickly, but not quick enough as Susana inquires where Dandy is . He lies and tells her is went to see a client. He tells Susan not to worry then realizes she is crying. He excuses himself and nervously leaves. Susana, now in a million pieces of pain sees Claudia doing a “Claudia” with a young client.

We have a brief Ale and Tia phone call. Ale is checking in on Jorge. Rosario tells her he continues to be depressed. Ale tells her she can’t leave because she has a ton of work. Rosario tells her not to worry. Marco has everything under control. She says including finding them a nurse. She calls Marco an angel and says he always finds the answer for everything.

Susan confronts Claudia. She wants to know why she did this to her. Claudia wants to know what she is talking about. Susana says the plan with Dandy. Claudia gives a cheeky look doesn’t even try to deny it and says incredulously “ Just that?“ Then she asks if Susana found out about the plan. She tells Susana not to be such a drama queen it was just a game when all is said and done.

She goes to walk away and Susan grabs her arm demanding a better explanation. She wants to know what she ever did to her. Claudia flippantly tells her it was nothing personal. They needed someone on their side. They decided Dandy was the one best suited to win her over. She wants to know if that is all. Than she asks if that is why Dandy asked her for the favors for Rosaura and Ramiro. Claudia smiles smugly
and answers yes. Claudia tells her not to worry, tomorrow they will both make their sales.

Susana says, so Nelson was elected to make the conquest?. Claudia confirms this and adds she suggested they make it a bet and Dandy agreed. And he won too. Susana is repulsed at Claudias’ admission. She says how easy it was for you. Just a joke, and every one wins. She tells Claudia she tore her to pieces. Claudia remarks that she won too. After all she ended up with Dandy. Anyone here would give anything for a night with Dandy. Susana says and my feelings? Did it have occur to her that she might fall in love with him?

Claudia tells her to quit acting like a Telenovela star and get real. Talking about love and such. Susana stops her and tells her she does believe in love. Claudia remarks even after what just happened. Susana leaves and Claudia (heartless and clueless) is left shaking her head like she doesn’t understand all the drama.

Susan enters Ales’ office and exclaims they killed me. Ale wants to know what happened? She says she was so stupid for not listening to her when she tried to warn her. She said they used her like a cheap set of tools. (herramienta barata) .

Claudia warns everyone the jig is up. Marion wants to know who spilled the beans. He threatens Rosaura after all she is a big gossip. She says she didn’t open her mouth. By the time Susana came to her she already had a lot of information. Marino is going to get to the bottom of this.


We have a little “I told you so” session now with Ale and Susana. Susana is still in disbelief. He was so sweet and special with her. Ale says doesn’t that remind you of some one else? Rafa, they are made of the same garbage. After all he did the same thing to her. Ale wants to know how Susana couldn’t know something was up. Susan says he was so sweet. Then yesterday he started acting really strange. She tells Ale about the phone call from his apartment . Ale encourages Susana to call Dandy’s number. Susana doesn’t want too but Ale reminds her about “closing the circle”. If she doesn’t do this she will be left with doubt.

Susan finally succumbs and dials the number. Lucia answers. She is now drunk as a skunk running around in a pink sleazy negligee. Susana asks for Dandy and is told he is not here but will be here shortly. Susana hangs up. She tells Ale a women answered.

Ale then says he is living with someone? She asks Susana if he ever took her to his apartment. She tells her no. Last night she was going to go over and check out his new furniture and they ended up staying at her place. Then she tells her about Dandy coming over last night with a couple of suits telling her he didn’t want to have to rush off in the morning to change.

Ale says, yea what a sweet deal for dandy. He has two places to live now. Ale stands up and says she is going to go talk to everyone. Susana begs her not to do this. She then tells Ale about the favors she did for Dandy for Rosaura and Ramiro. Susana wants to quit. (I think Susana needs to go over to Cloautos. There is a lot less drama and nicer people.) Ale tells her if she quits she will have to quit too. Then she reminds her that what Rafa did to her was far worse then what Dandy did. (This is such torture to see Ale still believing Rafa is a jerk.) Ale tells Susana they can’t do anything right now because of the sorry state of affairs Siglo is in. She starts thinking up a plan and Susana begs her not to do anything yet.

Dandy is home and finds his apartment in a disarray. A drunken Lucia just wants to get randy with dandy. All Dandy wants to do is get rid of her.

We have a too brief little scene with Chavez and Marco on the phone. Chavez has found the perfect nurse for them. Marco might even know who she is. Chavez gives Marco the directions of where he can meet her and as he is writing the directions down we see a look of “I know that place” from Marco.

Dandy is rushing Lucia out to the taxi. She is indignant at the way he is treating her. At least he could give her a goodbye kiss. (Oh oh, anvils from the sky!!). She settles for a hug and who should show up at the exact time to see Dandy embracing Lucia? Susana gets out of the cab and says “Nelson”. He turns to see Susana staring at him in disbelief.

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