Caray, Caray!

The rooster has crowed once more as our inevitable day has finally dawned. Tearful goodbyes were said in tonight’s episode. Hearts were being broken and schemers seem to have the upper hand. No news is given about our traveling Swiss trio and the Brother’s Grimm have developed mutual crushes on not only our lovely Marian but a new salon stylist as well. Could they possibly draw this out any longer? In the words of our lovely Marian “ya lo verás” (we will soon find out).

We begin with Juliette explaining to Vicky that Marian is a friend of the family. Vicky pulls Juliette aside and begins drilling her asking “Where does he know her from? What is she doing here?” Juliette escapes Vicky’s clutches, telling her Marian just came for a visit. Marian has finally realized she has just stepped into a hornet’s nest and humbly apologizes stating “I didn’t mean to interrupt anything.” Jaimie sarcasticly tells her she hasn’t interrupted a thing, just a little wedding rehearsal (ensayo) for Rafa and Vicky. Marian trying very hard to digest what she just heard turns to Lenora repeating this in a form of a question, “Rafa’s wedding rehearsal?” Vicky confirms this and informs Marian that she will be marrying Rafa in a few hours. Swallowing hard, Marian graciously congratulates her and wishes her happiness with Rafa.

Vicky asks Marian if she knew that Rafa was going to marry her. Marian assures her that Rafa told her. Then she apologizes again for interrupting their family event, but she only came by to talk to Juliette about the job she offered her. Juliette is smiling, while we see Vicky in the background snarling and silently mocking Juliette’s exuberance (Very funny scene as Vicky is doing one of those gag-me pantomimes) as Juliette explains to Marian that she has been too busy with schoolwork to get back to her.

The Brother’s Grimm manage a moment to display their eagerness to get to know Marian but are stopped by a protesting Jaimie. Marian wisely decides it is time to leave. Before she leaves she tells Juliette to think about her job offer. She turns to Vicky and sweetly offers her hand, which is accepted with mistrust and aggression. Marian congratulates Vicky, as Vicky stands arms crossed and snarling. As Marian says goodbye one final time, Felipe and Pancho have fallen to their knees begging her to stay for at least another 30 years. Vicky takes the upper hand, literally, to slap her brothers back to reality and tells them the lovely lady is leaving. Marian taking this all in turns to Lenora, apologizing yet again for the interruption and makes a safe retreat as Vicky holds the salivating brothers at bay.

Juliette has accompanied Marian to the door and tells her she will let Rafa know she was there. We see Vicky in the shadows lurking and listening in. Once Marian has left Juliette quickly scurries past Vicky to stand safely beside Lenora.

We get a glimpse of what Rafa’s life could be in the near future once he marries Vicky as we travel to Ramiro’s apartment. Elvira is asking him what he is doing sitting in the dark as she flings on the kitchen light. She wants to know how he did today. Before Ramiro is able to get a word in, she grabs him and says “don’t tell me you got fired you useless (inúitil) thing.” Ramiro is crushed that she could think such a thing. She tells him that’s the thing that occurred to her. She continues telling him that she lives in anguish (angustia) thinking that one day this is what he will tell her.

Ramiro is finally able to get a word in and tells her he had a meeting with Doña Arcadia. Elvira wants to know who that is and Ramiro informs her she is the bosses boss, the owner of Auto Siglo. This slightly impresses Elvira. He tells her that Doña Arcadia is interested in using his services as an architect. She throws out more insults until an exasperated Ramiro mistakenly shakes his fingers at her telling her one day she will see. To his dismay and pain, Elvira, like a rabid dog bites down hard on his fingers. The noise has awoken our slumbering father-in-law who goes on a rant of words that were beyond my comprehension. (Sorry, my brain shuts down when ever he talks). Elvira turns to him and tells him to butt out as Ramiro is left rubbing his injured finger. He tells Elvira that Doña Arcadia could really help them out. Our rabid Elvira now frothy at the mouth, grabs Ramiro by the face pinching tightly as the verbal and physical abuse continues. Ramiro is finally left alone to contemplate the cross he has to bear.

Lenora is telling Vicky not to think the worse, that Marian is a client of Rafa’s. Vicky is not buying this. Juliette is also coming to the defense of Marian. Even the Brothers Grimm come to her defense as they call her re chula (chula/ charming amusing or attractive. Re chula/ very charming or attractive.) Vicky ignoring them, grabs Jaimie to continue the wedding rehearsal. This is short lived as Rafa has arrived home and Jaimie is tossed to the sofa as we get an ear splitting “Pajarito” as Vicky begins smothering him with little bird like kisses. Rafa confused and looking around, wants to know why there are so many people in the house.

Jaimie informs Rafa that they are here for the wedding rehearsal. Vicky is bouncing up and down with glee telling Rafa now that he is home they can go over the entire ceremony. This is strongly protested by everyone. Lenora reminds her that they have an early morning ahead of them with the beauty parlor and getting ready for the wedding. Jaimie attempts to put in his two cents and is pulled back by Juliette who tells him he is acting very mysteriously. Jaimie innocently stutters “Me? What have I been doing?” and makes a quick retreat towards the door.

Rafa is left with Vicky clinging like saran wrap to his arm. She sweetly leans closer to him caressing his jacket lapels and tells him they have lots to talk about. Rafa tenuously says “We do?’ as Vicky, sweetness left behind, screeches “Who is this Marian?”

Rafa stutters “MMMMarian” and questions Vicky on how she knows about Marian and Felipe and Pancho are up standing, singing her praises only to be slapped sillier than what they all ready are by Vicky. She turns back to Rafa and tells him she was just at the house. She demands to know what she wanted with him. Don Gaston also a little curious as to her visit tells Rafa “ you are about to get married and it just isn’t right that this class of woman would come to see you.” Rafa tells him that she is a client and has bought a lot of trucks from them. Vicky still not convinced wants to know why she came looking for him (buscarte). Rafa fumbling for a reason looks to Lenora and Juliette for some help. Lenora tells Vicky that Marian already told her why she was there. She came by to talk to Juliette about the job she offered her.

Rafa tells Vicky she has nothing to worry about. Vicky tells Rafa she isn’t worried especially since she is on the verge of marring him. She passively encircles her long nailed hand around Rafa’s neck, sinisterly stating and “no other women will get close to you . Do you understand?” Rafa stammers that he understands her. Vicky continues to say if that woman returns to see him she will breaks his jaw (mandibula) in two. This behavior alarms not only Lenora and Juliette but Don Gaston also seems a little frighten for Rafa‘s well being as they yell at her to stop. Vicky is not through talking, stating they still have to talk about the honeymoon. Rafa tells her they can’t take a honeymoon because he has to work. Vicky quite upset doesn’t understand why he can’t get permission for just a couple of days. Rafa reminds her that he has an important business deal and they will discuss this later. Lenora is able to convince Vicky it is time to leave as they have an early morning ahead of them getting ready for the wedding. She turns to Rafa to say goodnight and reminds him that soon enough they will be able to spend all their nights together.
And the entire Grimm family finally says goodnight.

Rafa is now standing alone sighing mournfully. Our scene changes to another mournful soul as we see Ale, knees tucked up under chest, crying alone on her bed. We get a split screen view as if it wasn’t already painful enough to watch, of Rafa sadly sprawled across his bed asking “why?“ and Ale crying inconsolably.

Our crowing rooster lets us know it is a new day. (Is it just me or is this becoming a Wednesday thing?) It is now the fateful day. But wait, Ale’s phone rings. She answers it hopefully and hears Rafa’s voice saying “ Pretty licenciada.” Ale smiling brightly responds “Medina?” He tells her he is not going to marry Vicky and that she is not going to go off to Brazil with that lawyer. He continues “ I love you. Lets escape and go far away from here.” Ale eagerly asks him where. He tells her anywhere they can go to be alone to clear up everything between them and this time she will believe him. Ale listens contently on as we see her door open. Rosario enters quietly and hears Ale’s happy chatter and laughter as she calls out “Rafita Rafita” and cutely mimics his ira ira ira. Rosario has now approached the bed and we realize sadly that this has all been but a dream as Rosario gently leans over to tell Ale to wake up. Ale still in her peaceful dream softly repeats Rafa’s name out loud. Rosario now concerned takes another tactic and shakes Ale until she wakes.

Now awake, but confused, Ale sits up looking for the phone. Rosario tells her it is over where it should be . Ale now sadly like the rest of us, realizes that she had been dreaming as she spies the phone lying on the bedside table. Rosario asks her what she was dreaming about (Con que estabas soñando). Ale tells her it was nothing and to forget about it. Rosario shaking her head piously tells her she was saying Medina’s name. Ale with eyes wide open says “Well in that case I had a nightmare (pesadilla). She changes the subject and tells Rosario she has to get to work.

Rosario has now discovered the torn photo and the ripped shirt on the floor. She picks up the torn picture and asks Ale “What’s all this disaster? Is this Medina?” Ale meekly answers yes. Now Rosario has picked up the torn jersey and asks if these shirt pieces (pedazos) are also Medina’s. Ale looks away as Rosario self righteously continues “You don’t have anything to say?” demanding to know what is going on now with Medina. A resigned Ale tells her nothing is going on. She tells her not to worry then sadly says “Medina is getting married today.” Rosario is left speechless as Ale now quite upset gets up and repeats “Medina is getting married and nothing is happening” and a broken hearted Ale walks away crying “I am so stupid, and nothing is going on. So why should it matter” as she storms off to the bathroom. Rosario is left alone with mouth opened, staring at the Rafa half of the photo.

Rafa is in bed when Lenora enters his room. Concern envelopes her as she asks him if he got any sleep at all last night. She asks him if he is certain about what he is doing. Rafa tells her the decision has already been made. There are certain things in life you have to do and this is one of them. He tells her not to worry he knows what he is doing. Lenora shaking her head tells him she sure hopes he is right and leaves. Rafa attempting to get himself up says “What a bitter day ( amargo). I am going to marry a woman I don’t even love.”

Ale is now dressed and ready to leave. She asks Rosario if she has heard anything from Jorge. Rosario tells her no. As Ale heads out to work, she gets a scolding from Rosario telling her Marco deserves better from her, especially with such an important event (acontecimiento). Ale tells her not to worry they will talk later tonight, kisses her and leaves. We see another shadow lurker as Marco is listening in.

We are now at Siglo where Marino spies Ramirez and asks him why he never showed up last night. Our Siglo crew all gasp excitedly at the thought of fresh gossip. Claudia seductively asks him if he has a girlfriend. Ramirez snaps a magazine at her and says “ it’s nothing you filthy (cochambrosas) blunt (obtuse/blunt or dull) uncultured (inculto/ uncivilized or uncultured) minded people are thinking.” He informs them that his mother showed up last night and all is forgiven and he has moved back home. Dandy alone in one of the show cars says “I though she was a nun (monja) but it turns out she is just a mother“. Ramirez tells him to be more respectful.

Marino is overjoyed with the news that Ramirez has made up with his mother and he finally will have the house to himself again. Pepito is more than willing to take his magazines for gentlemen off his hands. Marino suggests that he give the magazines to Dandy, so he can realize that there exist other types of women besides the skinny ( escualida) and horrible Susana. Bebe tells Marino to shut up then tells Ramirez to just throw the magazines in the garbage. This doesn’t sit well with Pepito who pleads with him not to throw them away and turns to Rosaura as he says these magazines don’t have anything that they don’t have here. (or something like that). An embarrassed Rosaura makes a quick retreat.

Susana has arrived at Siglo and Dandy is encouraged by Claudia and Pepito to go beg for forgiveness. Dandy not needing any more encouragement abandons the car and heads after Susana. He asks her if they can talk. Susana tells him they have nothing to talk about and tells him to leave. Dandy tells her things can’t end like this (acabar) without her listening to him.

They are interrupted by Beltran. Susana approaches him and tells him she needs to talk to him and hands him her resignation. Dandy is shocked as he hears Susana telling Beltran she is quitting today. With both Ale and Rafa leaving there is no reason for her to stay. Beltran’s attempts to talk her out of this are futile. Susana tells him her cycle (ciclo) has ended and she just wants to leave. She is very grateful for everything he has done for her but it is time to leave. Beltran gives her a sweet sincere hug as a devastated Dandy stands helplessly by. Dandy pleads with Beltran to convince Susana not to leave.

Ale enters and rudely greets Dandy. She has a little bipolar moment when she suddenly sees Beltran and her snarls have turned to smiles as she rushes to Beltran, sweetly greeting him and kissing him on the cheek. Ale is suddenly aware of the sadness in the air and asks Susana what’s going on. Beltran informs Ale that Susana has just resigned. Then he states lets put sentiment behind us, look what time it is. It is time for the meeting and times is gold. Trapito has just come out of Ale’s office carrying a waste basket. And Ale retrieves a piece of paper from it and tells Trapito that it is not garbage. (I am not certain what she pulled out of the garbage but I think it was her wedding announcement).

Beltran once again reminds Ale about the meeting and to be sure and hand over her papers for her successor. She tells him not to worry. Once the meeting his over she will hand over everything. She turns to Dandy and scolds him telling him to get to the meeting. Dandy not wanting to leave Susana, tries to explain to Ale but she firmly tells him to leave. Beltran echoes this as he screams at Dandy as well to get to the meeting.

Beltran approaches Susana and says “Although you might not believe this, your leaving is very painful for me” (doloroso) . He gives her a fatherly hug as he continues “Your massages were marvelous and my wife will really miss them.” He sweetly taps her on the chin as he leaves.

Both Ale and Susan are crying as Ale asks her if she is certain she wants to quit. Susana tells her she is certain and just can’t be there any longer. She tells Ale she will meet her somewhere after the meeting is over. Ale agrees and tells Susana she can’t stand to be there any longer either, especially since Rafa is getting married soon.

We have a very sad meeting. Ale tells them this meeting will be different from the others. She attempts to pour out her heart and soul and is interrupted by Rosaura reminding her they are in a bit of a hurry. After all they need to get to Rafa’s wedding. Even though it won’t be a really elegant event it will still be decent and they still need to get ready. Ale struggling to put on her brave perky face tells them not to worry. She will make sure they won’t miss the big party.

Marco asks Rosario if Ale has left. Rosario tells her yes, and that she left quite depressed (deprimido) because it will be her last day. Marco feigns empathy as he tells Rosario he understands, but tells her not to worry because after today things are about to change. They are going to get better. Rosario than asks Marco what time Jorge will arrive in Switzerland. Marco looking at his watch tells her any moment now. He tells her not to worry he will call Manriquez to find out how their trip went.

Our fiendish Marco with fingers to his chin, thinks to himself “Perfect, that wretched stupid Medina is getting married today. And now all my problems with Ale will finally end.” (Some one said it before and it might even have been me but he sure looks like Snidely Whip Lash when he does that rub to his chin.)

The make-up crew, Ovi and the boys plus one, have arrived at Vicky’s house to get her ready for the big day. Felipe wants to know who the plus one is. “She” introduces herself as Ovi’s assistant. Pancho wants to know why they need an assistant. Our green jacket clad assistant in a bad Doris Day wig, tells Pancho she is there because Vicky wants to be absolutely beautiful and they are not going to let her down.

Ovi has lost her patience and interrupts them and says “Can we finally go and get her hair and make-up done.” Pancho agrees saying it would be terrible if Vicky arrived with no make-up on. Pancho then asks our plus one her name. She introduces herself as Dora the peinadora (hairstylist). (I seriously hurt myself when I fell off my chair laughing hysterically). With that Dora scurries off towards Vicky’s bedroom. She is cut off at the pass by a suspicious Felipe who wants to know how she knows where Vicky’s bedroom is. Dora batting long eyelashes, says “I don’t know, but I would imagine that it obviously would be upstairs.”

Our dopey brothers believe her and allow her to go on up. The brothers are left alone and Felipe gets the award for best puzzled face of the night as he asks “ listen brother (carnal) doesn’t that little monkey (mona/ all you Gancho alumni should know that one) look familiar? Pancho thinks about this and says no but she sure is pretty. They both agree smiling and rubbing their hands together like little children.

We finally get our first glimpse of our bride to be as she is anxiously pacing in her room. Ovi and the boys enter with Dora the peindora close behind. Vicky is all excited until she sees Dora and wants to know who she is. Our dynamic trio introduce her as “their new assistant for special cases just like hers“. We have a cute little song and dance by our now hysterically funny quartet. Vicky is delighted and all set to get ready for her big day.

Ale has just informed the Siglo crew that this will be her last day. Bebe is moved to tears. Even Ramirez has touching if not windy words to say. He refers to her as their own Joan of Arc. Ramirez asks for a moment of silence and all stand to sing the Siglo anthem. Tears are shed by all including Susana who hears the song as she disassembles her office. Ale thanks them all and wishes them well. Dandy attempts to talk with her but is shot down as Ale rushes out.

Ramirez encourages everyone to hum the wedding march in honor of Medina. As they start “dum dumming” the wedding march, we see Ale sadly listening at the stairwell praying to God saying “today I lost my Rafita, help me,” drawing hand to face trying to control her sobbing.

Marian is walking with her friend (I can’t remember her name I just remember her as Daniels’s sister) somewhere outside. She swears she doesn’t understand men. She is certain that Rafa doesn’t love Vicky. Her friend asks her if she has talked to Rafa about this. She tells her she has tried the impossible even going to Rafa’s house. She ran into Vicky there, and Vicky got very jealous. Marian tells her “this woman is crazy, She is paranoid and she is going to make Rafa totally unhappy.” They have suddenly stopped and her friend asks Marian what they are doing standing in front of the church. She tells her it because “Rafa is getting married here.” Her friend wants to know what she is going to do. Marian turns to her and says “You will see. You will see.”

Lenora and Juliette are preening one another as they wait in the living room for Rafa. Lenora flipping her lovely locks off her shoulder is “not certain about the curls” (chinos) but she looks absolutely stunning. Lenora is becoming a tad inpatient waiting for Rafa as Juliette reminds her that he has very little interest (menos ganas) in going to this wedding. Rafa, looking very dapper in his dark suit and silver tie finally enters the living room. He looks as if he is going to his own funeral instead of a wedding, as he approaches Juliette and Lenora, announcing somberly that he is ready. As they leave another prayer is said to god. This time it is by Lenora praying to God that that they are doing the right thing. (I think tha’s what she said.)

Our next scene is Don Gaston. He is nervously waddling down his hallway with a striking similarity to a very large penguin dressed in his black tuxedo. He screams “Vicky! Are you going to get married today or not?” We hear Vicky screaming back “I am coming!!” An exasperated father of the bride heads out the door telling her he has to get to the church but the Limo will be waiting for her.

Outside of the church we see a nervous Rafa asking Juliette where Jaimie could be. Juliette doesn’t have a clue. He told her he would meet her at the church at two. She suggests that Rafa call him. As he walks off to call Jaimie the brothers Grimm approach him and warn him that he better take care of their sister. Pancho leans over mischievously and tells him they know all about his little “goings on” (I think he is talking about the pregnancy) with Vicky and slaps him on the back with congratulations. Juliette walks over to him questioning what that was all about. He tells her he has no idea but that they are one crazy family.

His attempt to locate Jaimie is thwarted once more as the Siglo crew have breathlessly arrived and we get a gratuitous close up of Claudia’s cleavage as she is dressed in a very tight low cut pink number. Bebe asks if the bride has showed up yet. Dandy remarks that it’s not like he really wants (deseando) her to come. Rafa shushes him and asks him how he could even think such a thing. He thanks everyone for coming and the group all start talking at once as Rafa spies our lovely Marian walking towards him. He excuses himself and goes up to her asking her what she is doing there. She gives a forlorn little smile and says “you’ll see.” (I am intrigued. I wonder what she is up to.)

More little chit chat scenes as Doña Arcadia arrives and does a cute little flirt with Rafa. He introduces her to Lenora. Doña Arcadia is impressed with how pretty Lenora is and how she looks to young to be Rafa’s mother.

And the moment we have all been dreading is upon us as a white stretch limousine decorated in huge white bows arrives. Don Gaston opens the door to the limo as all eyes are on him announcing the arrival of Vicky.







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