Caray, Caray!

Victoria and Bernarda do their fighting over Victoria's daughter, who is also Bernarda's blood. Bernie will NEVER accept the "bastard" child. Victoria thinks one day, her daughter will hear her grandma's words and hate her. I'm thinkin someone's gonna hear Victoria's words and divorce her!

Max comes down instead to see what the commotion is about. Why so much screaming? Victoria throws Bernarda out, and Max wants explanations. Who was that lady? Victoria says it's not important, and she leaves to prepare for the show. Max looks unconvinced...and HOT! Sorry, I couldn't help it.

At the Casa de Modas, Pepino is blabbin about the show. They're going to be competing with some pretty competent people. He's confident of his own skills though. He puts on some hilarious glasses.

Padre is telling JP that he should forget the past. At times, he seems like he questions his priesthood. JP says nothing and nobody will make him leave his job.

Maria puts on her mascara. Pepino talks about how spectacular everything needs to be.

Max is in a robe (drool), dreaming about Maria Desamparada and how lovely she is.

Everyone tells Maria how beautiful she is. Victoria arrives and comments on how precious Maria looks too. She takes Maria's hand to see her nail polish, and notices the ring on her finger. She asks Maria to come to the side a minute, and she asks about the ring. Maria doesn't know what to say. Victoria advises her to hold off on relationships right now. She tells her not to lose her life over a fling, and she flips the ring over. They smile at each other.

The models arrive in a hotel room with Pepino. Maria wonders whether all of the girls will stay here. The jealous one says, no just her and Maria. Greattttt. Flowers arrive for Maria at the door, and everyone asks who they're from. The note says "Mucho Exito" in the GIRLIEST of handwriting. It was probably the florist that wrote it. Anyways, the other girls are happy for her, and leave with Pepino. The jealous one stays behind and goes to the bathroom to freshen up after she gives Maria some mouth about being the star of the show.

Milagros is using some cards to determine Linda's future. She tells Linda that someone misses her (?). She wonders who, but Linda plays innocent.

Maria is still marveling over the roses when there's a knock at the door. Surprise! It's Max with a bunch of besos and good luck wishes. She thanks him for the flowers, but tells him enough with the kisses. She fills him in on Victoria's advice. Aventura? Max asks. This is not a fling, he says with more kisses. They split in an instant when the jealous model pops out of the bathroom, and I finally hear her name; it's Maya. Max wishes them both luck and leaves.

JP is still lamenting over his child. Padre tells him he's one of the best priests he's ever met...I feel like arguing that, but I'll leave it alone. JP says that what he did as a man is ruining his conscious as a priest.

Victoria's lookin good in red, oh, but then she speaks. More regrets and remorses. She feels like only Antonieta and Padilla know her for who she is. The man she loves and is married to doesn't even know her, and this could separate them.

Osvaldo thinks of making love to Victoria. He smiles and tells himself how much he loves her. Then he has a flashback of doin' it with Linda, and he wonders why he remembers her.

Linda's still hospitalized. She cries that Osvaldo's going to pay.

Max and Fabian arrive at the show location. They take their seats, and Max comments that he's nervous for Maria.

Victoria admires Maria's beauty, and Maria admires Victoria. Vicki tells Maria to have control of her body and mind. Confidence is everything. No need to be nervous. To a klutz like me, that sounds hard, but Maria says she'll do exactly like Victoria says. They have a sweet hug.

Antonieta's on stage, welcoming the audience, and introducing the new, star model, Maria Desamparada. That makes Max smile. Maria walks out in a blue gown, and Max is entranced. I freakin' love it when WL winks.

Some guy on stage introduces Luciano's line. More models walk.

Nati is with Linda at the hospital. She wishes she could see Maria model. Linda wishes she could have been there because Osvaldo the millionaire will probably be there. Juan Jo's at the door. They hug and act all cuddly in front of Nati and then make a plan to watch a horror movie. Juan Jo stupidly wonders why Nati left. Idk, maybe because you guys acted like she wasn't even in the room! Did Juan Jo even say hi to her?

Nati's in the waiting room, crying about how she loves Juan Jo. She looks cute without the glasses. Make over would be pretty darn easy.

More models. Clapping. Fabian notes that the competition looks tough. Max agrees but has full faith in Maria Desamparada.

Some gal tells Nati to stay strong. Nati thanks her and runs off.

Juan Jo the idiot is asking Linda why Nati doesn't like horror movies. She ran like a chicken. Linda assures him that Nati probably went to the bathroom and will be back. She screams cause the movie's SO scary, and she scares JJ.

Milagros and the old guy are watching the desfile on TV. She's hitting on him while marveling that none of the models are as beautiful as Maria Desamparada. More talking.

Linda and Juan Jo kiss, but Linda decides to push him away from her. Nurse is at the door and says visiting hours are over. JJ promises to come tomorrow.

Maria is getting compliments from Victoria. Vicki asks if Maria's nervous. Nope; she was born to do this. Victoria likes that answer. They exchange loving smiles.

Looks like Osvaldo's at home. Linda calls him in one of the most annoying voices I've ever had the displeasure of hearing and wishes him goodnight and threatens to blackmail him.

Ya know, after spending all day Monday through Friday at school, going from one side of campus to the other, I get tired of even seeing the models walking. Geesh, it's a fashion show. I get the picture.

Fer walks in with that thing she calls her boy friend. For some reason or another, Max and Fabian both wish that Fabian was with her.

Oscar sees Padilla. He goes to the back and asks Victoria if Osvaldo's there. He's not because he doesn't like for the media to focus on him at Vicki's event. Oscar lets her know that Fer, Her boy friend, and boy friend's dad are here. Vicky goes to confront Padilla, and Antonieta sends Oscar to follow her.

Nevermind. Vicki is talking to Fer. Fer says she's been obedient and thinks she deserves to be able to bring her boy friend here. She adds that no matter how hard she tries, she'll never please Victoria.

Oscar forbids Padilla from intervening between mother and daughter. Max stands up to see what's going on, but Fabian tells him to stay put.

Max goes to wish Maria good luck. Yep. Those kisses must give some luck. Antonieta and Pipino catch them makin' out behind some clothes racks. Really slick, Max. Pepino says they're lucky Victoria didn't see them. Max tries to comfort Maria and gives her a few more kisses before Antonieta wipes the lipstick off his hot face and sends him away.

Maria doesn't know what to say. Antonieta and Pepino try to convince her to stay away from Max.

Vicki tells Fer whateva'. Even though she hates her boy friend and his dad.

Maria's introduced on stage. Victoria tells Fer that Maria looks amazing. Fer doesn't like her. She gave her good advice once, but that's all. Apparently, Maria thinks she's a queen. Victoria says she IS a queen. Fer notes that Vicki's acting like a proud mother.

Pepino and Antonieta talk way too loud about Max's secret. They don't say Maria's name, but Maya's listening. Vicki returns and has Oscar announce that she's really proud and will reward their work. Yay. Vicki asks where Maria is. She's getting dressed.


Guillermo calls Osvaldo. He wishes him luck in his shooting and is really happy for him.

Pepino, Antonieta, and Victoria stare at Maria happily. We don't see her yet.

Tell me it's the last round! Yep. Ok, keep the models comin'. Maria! I must say that although she looks very nice in the wedding gown, it was over-hyped. Max is happy anyways. He looks very in love with her. Victoria and Pepino are called on stage. Vicki hugs Maria. Max looks at Maria and says, now that's a woman. Oh wait, they won? Duh, Cielo.

Bernarda is cursing Victoria and remembering her encounter with Vicki at the Casa de Modas. Suddenly, she remembers a fire and goes bonkers, shouting "NO, NO!" Tomasa runs in, but Bernarda crazily kicks her out. Freakin sociopath.

Pepino walks into Maria's and Maya's room, and they wonder why he didn't knock. Well, he dresses them and is like their brother. Blah. Blah. Maya's leaving, and Maria considers going home as well.

Oh, but Max is at the door to surprise her. He brings champagne. He came for a private celebration. Wink. Wink. He wants to celebrate her success. She modestly says it's everyone's success. Kisses and champagne...Did I forget to mention Maria's in a night dress?

It's late. Nati wonders why Maria's not back home. She hopes she's okay.

Maria is happily sitting at Max's side, talking about the lighting, music, and applause; it was like a dream. [Maybe it's just me, but I'd at least let my roomies know how the show went if not tell them I'd be home late.] Maria's so happy. Max is really happy for her too. Cheers. Maria wishes she could pause time and be with Max forever. She can spend the night with him, he says. Maria asks if he understands what he's saying. Hell yes he does. Ew. Cheesy music and close ups. Where's the theme song? ...ah, ok. There it is. Now, it's romantic. Kisses and te amos. The shiny star effect is a turn off; I'm taking astronomy and think the stars are beautiful as they are. Anyways, once everything stops glittering, it's romantic and lovely...yeh, it's gettin' hot in here as Maria gives in to Max. I don't blame her.

Sweet William Levy in a kayak, in a suit, without a suit, I don't even care!

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