Caray, Caray!

Juan and Remi are on the beach and Remi is trying to talk sense into him. I don’t see that happening any time soon. Remi looks disgusted and walks off.

Back at the Finca Rod is knocking on Leo’s door. Un oh. Caught red-handed aren’t you? Arcadio and Leo are scrambling to look presentable. Rod tries the handle but it is locked. Can’t he just look through the windows? He gives up and goes away. Arcadio goes to the door. He’s gone. Leo is worried. Arcadio says it is better that he left. Leo assures him that there is nothing between her and Rodrigo. That died years ago. I don’t want anything with him. Arcadio goes to take a better look.

Juan and the boyz are brooding on the beach. Well, Juan is brooding anyway. Suddenly Gabe says he’s got some great news. Everyone looks expectantly at him. Jimena is the real daughter of Mariella. And we’re going to be getting married pretty quick. That brings a smile to Juan’s face. Everyone cheers. They toast to their health.

In the parlor Rod is pouring himself a drink as Leo creeps down the stairs. Didn’t the unwelcome wagon escort their sorry asses out of there? The nerve of some people. Rod said he was worried about her so he came back to see if she was ok. She’s still astounded that they gave the house to Clemencia. Rod wants to talk--in her bed. She says, uh, not this time. Maybe some other time. She heads off to bed. He thought bubbles to himself that Leo has changed. He won’t permit any disloyalty. Where have we heard that before?

Back on the beach the boyz are talking and they decide to hit the sack. Gabe and Juan start talking about the new sheriff and how pretty soon Leo and Rod will get what is coming to them. Juan looks down still so Gabe asks him what’s up. Juan says that Regina is asking for a dissolution of the marriage. Gabe can’t believe it and neither can we because it’s not true. Gabe says you’re crazy. She has tried to show you in so many ways how she loves you but you never see. He’s sure that the letter is a scheme cooked up by Aimee. Juan asks if he’s sure. Gabe says yes. Trust in your heart.

Meanwhile Renato is talking to the priest. The priest goes on about how marriage is a sacrament, blah, blah, blah. Renato respects that but he has something to say. The padre is listening. Renato begins--He tells him he story about Juan and Regina being forced to marry and how it is his fault that Regina has had to suffer through this marriage. But he’s been trying to help her out. Padre wants to know what Regina thinks about all this. He says of course she is on board with all this. Here is her signature. Rat bastard. Not sure exactly what the padre is thinking. Renato thanks him.

The next morning Rod is looking through books thinking of ways to defend Leo. He comes across a folded up paper in one of the books. It is the blueprints for the finca. He looks them over and remarks about the entrances and exits but also notices some areas that are very dangerous. Someone could get hurt. Dun, dun, dun.

Leo is upstairs talking to Arcadio. Why doesn’t Rod hear all this going on? Leo is worried that all their plans are about to be exposed. She’s thinking they need to steal all the money Rod’s and Noel’s too. She starts whining and Arcadio looks a little disgusted.

Rod’s down in the passageways looking for something. He comes upon a passage and says this is the one I’ve been looking for. It’s the best place. I couldn’t have found a better place. Hmmm, what is that little rascal up to now? I guess Leo is getting ready to go. She’s looking around her room at all her nice stuff. I have to agree that furniture is pretty awesome. Renato is getting his stuff ready and remembering the conversation with the padre about Regina. Is he starting to feel guilty for telling the priest all those lies? He asks El Senor to forgive him. I’m thinking--No.

Leo is waiting for Renato downstairs. She still can’t believe she has to leave her own house. Renato offers her his arm. They walk outside and Leo turns to get one more look at the house. She thought she would live in this house always. Rod stands on the balcony and watches them leave. Rod grabs his walking stick and heads back down in the passageways. Arcadio is walking along when he almost runs smack into Rodrigo. They glare at each other as we go to a break. Back from the break, Rod grabs him and wants to know what he’s doing here. He yells at him that he is responsible for keeping MdR down here all these years. Arcadio says, that’s not so. He says oh no. I just took care of her. Rod smacks him. Do you want to know the truth Rodrigo? The truth? Yes. I want to know. Let me go and be prepared for a great surprise. Oh yeah, now we’re talking. I’ll tell you everything that happened.

Over at Renato’s new house he’s showing his mother around while the servants make really tall floral arrangements. Renato says it is not as grand as the finca but it is what it is. Leo says she just needs to adjust to her new life. She says she’s been thinking. She’s a very strong woman and things will be ok.

Rod and Gabe are on the beach talking fishing business. Everyone is content and the boats are ready. Juan says that is the beauty of the cooperative. Everything for every body. Juan’s going to take his fortune and invest it in the port and in his people. Gabe says I know it is not the best time but I have a favor to ask. He wants Juan and Regina to accompany him to Mariella’s house so he can formalize the marriage proposal to Jimena. Juan is delighted to go. You can count on him. As far as Regina. He doesn’t know. As you know we are not on the best of terms right now. And who’s fault is that anyway?

Regina is in bed not feeling so great. Clemencia is worried about her. Regina says she’s always tired. Clemencia says that is to be expected in her condition. Clem tells her to wait she has a surprise. Regina says she is always waiting. Clem says is it Juan? Duh! Like you had to ask. He doubts my love. He received a letter from Aimee saying she signed an annulment for my marriage. I’ve lost everything. Clem asks if she told him about the baby. Of course according to TN rules Regina has not. But I love him with all my heart. I can’t take it any more FF>>

Jacinto is ironing when she hears a noise behind her and turns to find flowers sticking through the door. I wonder how they grew them like that? Oh wait. It’s just Santos. They are so cute. He gets down on one knee and is holding a handful of petals. She smiles at him as he blows the petals from his hands and there is a ring. I have to give him a 10 for originality on that one. They hug. How nice.

Remi is attempting to cut a tomato with his one arm and is not having much luck. Next he tries a fish--because that is going to be much easier I’m sure. (Gag, he’s cutting up my two least favorite foods all at once.) Lulu shows up and wants him to let her help. He says he doesn’t need any help. He gets mad. Don’t you get it you big lug, I love, I love you. He tells her to get lost and leave him in peace forever. That Remi--he’s such a kidder.


Fully is at Noel’s office. He informs him that his beautiful wife has disappeared and he’s sure it is with that darn Fed who has disappeared also along with a big part of his money. Noel is horrified. Fully’s laying it on pretty thick. Noel thinks a minute and asks him if he’s sure she left with Fed? Fully says unfortunately yes. I guess they’d been lovers for quite a while. I’m sure everyone in the port will understand your tragedy. Especially when those bodies start bobbing in the water like apples at a Halloween party. You are a fine upstanding guy. A great example for everybody. Ha! If you only knew. And the academy award for best male actor goes to--Fully!

The priest is waiting for somebody in his office. Leo comes rushing in late. They talk but the important part is that he has there in front of him the document that annuls the marriage of Juan San Roman and Regina Montes de Oca. Too bad he doesn’t know about the baby.

Gabe is telling Regina the happy news about the wedding. She would gladly be the matron of honor. She looks so happy. Wait until she finds out what Renato’s been up to.

It’s another dark stormy night at the finca. Rod and Arcadio are talking in the dungeon. Rod says what do you have to tell me. Arcadio beats around the bush but finally says he was only carrying out the orders of his patrona Leonarda. Rod is taken aback. He doesn’t believe him as crazy music plays in the background. It’s the truth. Rod remembers back to the night of MdRs “death.” Rod says why did you pretend that MdR was your wife. That wasn’t my doing. It was Leo’s idea. She also told MdR that her baby was born dead. Rod is still trying to put the pieces together about this whole thing. As Arcadio circles around Rod I hear Arcadio saying in my head Gollum, Gollum. Arcadio says if you don’t believe me here are the jewels she paid me with. He hands them to Rod. Rod says yes but these are not worth much. Where are the more valuable ones. Leo has them hidden.

Everyone is gathered for the party for Jimena and Gabe. Juan makes a very nice speech about Gabe being his friend and like a son for him. He hopes they will be happy forever. Alberto makes a little speech and Abuela welcomes Gabe into the family. They all drink. Real Angela looks uncomfortable in that dress. The doorbell rings. Raul says he didn’t invite anybody else. Lulu comes in and says someone is looking for Juan San Roman. Uh oh. It is Renato. Juan goes off to see what he wants. Juan meets with him and cuts to the chase. What do you want. Renato says he has the papers that will restore Regina’s life. Renato says here. Look at them. It is the dissolution of your marriage. You and Regina are no longer married. And here is the diary of Regina. Oh you know that’s going to be trouble. They stare each other down. End.

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