Caray, Caray!

"¡Mienten, mienten, entiéndame, le juro que mienten (they're lying, lying, understand me, I swear, they are lying) !"

And thus we begin tonight's hour in DF with Bernardo lying to his old Capitán José Maria Sevilla about what he has been told of the mischief that the captain's trusted first mate and ex-bunkmate have been up to while he has been a guest of the state for the past twenty-some-odd years.

Meintras tanto, in Marianela's old room, Emanuel is dismayed to find Victoria reading and commenting on those letters he sent to his Gordita that went unopened and unread for all this time. She kicks his butt out, but, "I want my letters!... ¡Ábreme, open the door!"
Vicky confers with Mari, "You have to open the door, Marianela."
"¡Ábreme!"
"Ay, Dios mio, I can't."
"I want my letters!"
"As soon as I look at those eyes , I won't be able to hold on (aguantar), I'm going to tell him everything. And if I tell him the truth, if I tell Emanuel that I'm Marianela , that never, for not even a single day have I stopped loving him..." She reaches for the door handle.

But we know that none of that is going to happen, don't we? So let's watch as a panicked Ollie,fashionably clad in boxers, flip flops, and a hot pink dressing gown with a feathered collar, chases and temporarily captures a livid Gretel as she flees the ad agency, "Let me explain!"
"What? That Kristel set a trap and you tumbled into it?"
"Sí, that's it exactly."
Gretel is in no mood to forgive. This is his second offense. Remember Lorena? She struggles, "¡AUXLLO! HELP! HE WANTS TO RAPE ME!"
Security runs up as he releases her. She runs away. Color me disappointed... here I was thinking that the truth just might work.

True to his word, General Maximo is guarding the front door. He sits staunchly erect with a pistol in his lap. Delicia scurries up from behind and offers to fetch him coffee. He warns her not to distract him, he must remain alert. I guess even after all these years he is unaware of the salubrious pharmacologic effects of caffeine. Paula joins them and orders Dee to help Nereida with the groceries. She, meanwhile, has lost Benigno. She met a nice young man who even wanted to have his photo taken with her (Dandy!), and when she looked around... no Benigno. The general points his gun as a figure approaches the door.

"¡La perdí, General, I lost her..." It's Benigno. He spots Paula and doesn't miss a beat, "...la encontré, I found her! I found Paulita."

He hugs Paula, but the general interrupts their reunion telling them to sort this out later. He needs Benigno here to help him stand guard, "Go get your shotgun..."

Benigno salutes, the general retakes his seat, Paula and Delicia stand stiffly at attention and dutifully salute as well. The general orates, "The urraca del demonio (the magpie from Hell) bought her freedom and it's up to us to prevent that magpie from setting foot in this house."... Next!

Bernardo is still trying to convince his captain that things are not quite as bad as he has heard. José Maria reminds him that they operated under a strict code of ethics, robbing from the rich, giving to the poor, a little freelance redistribution of wealth. They confronted criminals but never stooped to their level. Bernardo tries to convince him that he did the best he could to watch over the captain's beloved Juana Felipe. "These are different times..."
The captain points out that there is no expiration date (caducidad) on morals and ethics. "How did you fall so low?"

Brandon has found a suitable generic bodyguard to accompany Ilitia in Acapulco but she wants the name brand, namely, Brandon. He points out that he is an important police inspector who has serious work to do.
"What are you trying to say? That it's not serious work protecting the life and integrity of a top international model like me?"
Brandon realizes that her family is going through a tough time what with her dad wanting a divorce and all. She tells him that is because of the goings-on between him and Muñeca. He demands that she respect her mother, the only one guilty is that rabo verde (dirty-old-man) daddy of hers who has taken up with a girl the same age as Ilitia. And we all know who that is, though strangely, Ilitia does not... yet. She calls him a liar (mentiroso). Then in an un-Ilitia-like manner, she yields handing him officer Godines' expenses and papers for the trip (viaticos) and telling him that he'll get his salary when it's over. She leaves him wondering, "Who's going to kiss you Ilitia... you're always able to buy what you want. When will you learn that happiness has no price?"

Dang, I forgot all about Vicky. She's still trying to decide whether to let Manny back in and reveal the truth. She is still talking to Marianela. She decides that with the ratings as good as they are, it would be a shame for the show to end this easily and this soon, and besides maybe with Fedra getting out of jail it would be best all around... well, I know there are some of you eager to know what she actually said so:
"Ay Dios mio (honey, I think Dios lost interest several episodes back) how could it even occur to me to tell the truth? I can't do that yet, much less if Fedra leaves jail. If they set her free and she returns, I have to keep up the ruse."
Manny's impatient and announces if she doesn't let him in he will kick down the door. She fast forwards her mumbling vowing that she has a promise to keep and must continue on as Victoria de la Garza.

Tired of waiting, he kicks open the door. He wants the letters. She has hidden them where he'll never find them. Oh, really? In that little room? Bet we could find them. She tells him that she wants Marianela to read them. And now she feels badly, "After reading those letters from Emanuel, I feel that you and I never should have made love." Well boo frickin' hoo. She tells him she thought that he didn't care for Mari but after reading his letters she sees that his love for her was real. He says I told you so. She says that Mari hated him so much, She should never have meddled in their love. Poor Manny, he says,"Love, what love? I was the only idiot in love in that relationship. It's not your fault, no es tu culpa."
"Claro que sí, of course it is, I should have believed you before..."
And there you have it ladies... and any gentlemen who might still be hanging around... there will be no pigs flying tonight.

Let's move on to something more interesting... Bernardo is trying to convince José Marie that he and Juana Felipe just did what they had to do to survive what with José´Marie being dead and all. This sends the captain on a trip through his memory banks,

"It all began as we unloaded (descargar) the whisky onto the yacht of Aristóteles Curiel"

Flashback!

Yacht. Young Bernardo.
Young José Marie.
Older other guy.
Boxes of whisky.
Money. Not enough money.

Cap'n Joe isn't happy. "This is the best and most expensive (caro) whisky in the world and this is not even a third of what we agreed on. Is this a joke (burla) or what?" Gun.
Juana Felipe." What's going on?"
Old guy likes. "Is this beauty (belleza) included in the deal (paquete)?"
Oops... ummm... Nopis.

Cristian is enjoying a day in the park with his proud papá. They are awaiting a preview of a potential new mamá. This must be one confused kid by now, but he seems to go with the flow. It's Kristel! Actually this all goes pretty well. She smiles and takes him in her arms.

He's happy to be there. He is, after all, Lorenzo-lite. If I didn't know Lorenzo and didn't know Kristel, this would work for me. However... next!

Max sits guard. A standing Benigno naps. The general orders him to inspect his weapon. Uh oh. Forgot the cartridges . They're in the shed. "Hurry!"

In the shed a Lirio de Plata (or should I say THE Lirio de Plata? It's Manny this time) is gearing up. He's mumbling to himself about how now he's hopelessly (perdidimente) in love with Vicky. "To work (chambear)."

As he is uncovering the Batcycle he is joined by a startled Benigno who implores, "Don't kill me."

El Capitán laments, "It was her fault, Bernardo, if Juana Felipe had not boarded the Curiel's yacht that day everything would have been different."
Let's take a moment for a grammar lesson. José Maria has just used an if clause utilizing the past perfect subjunctive and conditional perfect tenses:
"Si esa día Juana Felipa no hubiera abordado el yate de los Curiel, todo habría sido distinto."
See, that didn't hurt a bit, did it?
"The Greek didn't want to pay, but to top it off, he wanted my woman."
Bernardo remembers that they had to leave empty-handed. That's why later he went to the Greeks cabin and found his woman there. "Sleeping. Durmiendo."

Flashback!

Pretty woman sleeps.
Bernardo creeps.
Lots of cash in a cabinet.
Now lots of cash in bag.
Bernardo slips up.
Pretty woman wakes up.
¿Y Ud? ¿ Qué hace aquí? ¡Yeek!"
"¡Callate! Shutup!"
¡Crac! Neck breaks. Pretty woman dead.
"Drat! Hate when that happens." (He didn't actually say it, but I'm sure he thought it.)

I think that was the first and last we'll see of the real Fedra Curiel.

Now Benigno is on his knees pleading. ELdP pulls him to his feet... Benigno is grateful... wait it's the old make 'im think you're grateful trick... he spins eLdP around and grasps him around the waist and... eLdP escapes the death grip. Benigno resorts to some nifty... if clumsy... ninja stick work... It works! ELdP has had enough. He removes the mask. "Emanuel! " He briefly berates him, prompting Manny to wonder if his old friend is going to denounce (delatar) him. How could he possibly denounce him? He yields to the pride he feels for his pupil who is doing so much good for the community. Huggies!

"You killed that woman and I paid for it with almost thirty years in prison for her death and I am innocent!"
Bernardo tries to soften that revelation by avowing that it was an accident. Oh, well, if that's the case... Unfortunately for Bernardo, JM is not in an understanding frame of mind. Fortunately for Bernardo, they are separated by steel bars. More for our benefit than Bernardo's (who after all was present that night) Cap'n Sevilla completes the sorry tale of that fateful day:

Flashback!

That night the Greek, Aristóteles Curiel, his heart filled with grief and a thirst for vengeance, boards the Lirio de Plata, splashes around a combustible, and strikes a match. Capitán José Maria shouts for Bernardo and Juana Felipe to jump ship. He wrestles the Greek to the deck even as it's consumed in flames then


¡BOOM!

So does Fedra return to la Casa de RydT? Not right away. First she needs to consult with her vidente (soothsayer), Angela, who apparently accepts walkins. Being clairvoyant, she no doubt was expecting her.
Fedra gets right to the point, "How did you know that the man with the scar was going to return from the dead? Everything that you told me is happening (sucediendo). Todo, everything, todo."
Well, duh! Didn't you read the sign on the door? Haven't you heard of truth in advertising? There are strict laws regulating this business in Mexico.
"Reina y guerrera (Queen and warrior)," Angela consults the cards.
"¿Eh? Maybe you didn't hear me. I want to know what is going to happen to me. Por favorcito."
"Sit down. Your destiny is inexorable and it will be impossible to escape what awaits you."
"¿Cómo? No, no, no one is going to destroy (destruir) me. Surely not. Tell me that no one will strip (quitar) me of all I've gotten, por favor. I've worked very hard, you have no idea what I've had to suffer for."
"Prepárese, be prepared because the war is coming Fedra Curie... a war to the death."

Yikes!

Bernardo tells his captain that he followed orders. He saved JF and constructed (construir) a life for her as Fedra Curiel. JM asks if it was to sell her to the highest bidder, Emiliano Ruiz y de Teresa.
"¡No, no, no la vendí, I didn't sell her!"

Bernardo tells him that Emi fell hopelessly in love, the captain was dead, and for them, hope and honor died as well, so the only ethic remaining was survival so they did what they had to do to survive. JM thinks they sure were quick to forget him. Bernardo tells him they kept his memory alive... why heck... there's even a guy carrying on el Capitán's good works who is called... el Lirio de Plata.

Angela continues, "Between you and the man from your past there is, there is a, a blood tie (lazo de sangre) that is unbreakable (indisoluble)."
"A son," Fedra replies after taking a moment to goose the little hamster. "Why can't you speak plainly (sencillamente) to people? Yes, my son is the only thing that remains from what we had,"
"That son does not agree with what you do." Angela holds up a card as proof, "He holds in his hands the sword of justice. Él, he will be your most implacable judge and will ultimately convict you."
Fedra is subdued, "¿Cómo, how can you believe (creer) that? He's my son, how can he.... He has to understand that all that I've done has been for him. I did it so he would not be condemned to grow up (crecer) in the misery that I grew up in... truthfully, because it's what parents do who want the best for their ..."
Angela (dang she's good!) interrupts and continues, "Veo, I see. ah, I see a crossroad (encrucijada) where the roads join, between that of the recent arrival and that of your son."
"Oiga (listen), and the crossroad is it for good or for...?"
"It's not clear and you contribute a lot to what will be so. Change your evil ways. There is still time to repent, change your life, to repair all the damage that you've done, (maybe pigs can fly after all) because if not, this man back from the dead will be dead once more."
Fedra sniffs, "¿Qué bueno, no.?"
Angela adds, "But this time, taking you with him."
"¿Ah?" The card Fedra is holding has caught flame from the candle.
That is your destiny. The fire will consume you turning you to ashes (cenizas).

Well, she certainly got her money's worth from that session.
That'll be thirty bucks... tips accepted.

The general is on guard as Netty enters, almost wetting her pants as he confronts he with his pistol.

He apologizes, he didn't mean to frighten her. He's guarding the door to prevent a certain reptile from entering. Netty has come to inform everyone that said reptile has been released. Marianela is glad to see her, "Ay Tia, thanks for coming." Netty tries to cover for Vicky calling her tia, but it's really OK, the only person left who doesn't know the truth is Emanuel.

Max informs them that Fedra must choose between leaving the house forever and... death. Marianela is not sure that she can keep up the fight but Netty gives her a pep talk.

Next to almost wet her pants is Gretel. Actually, I think she does. She begs forgiveness. Mari asks what for? Gretel explains that she burned the proof against Fedra, "Perdóneme."

She explains that she knows the truth, that Tio Max and Criada Paula are her parents and that she burned the papers to save them. Oh, well that's alright then. We have a tearful reunion. "Abrázeme," she gently demands, "Papá, give me a hug."
He never thought he'd get the chance to call her hija or hear her address him as papá.
She tells him that she need his help in finding an recovering Paula, her mamá who is in danger.
Nopis! "No hija, Paula is here in the house... ¡Paula, Paula!"
And heeeere's Paula.
More tearful reunion. Awwww... next!

Daddee's home! Lorenzo strolls in dragging his luggage behind him. His lawyer thought it be best that he stay there in the house with Muñeca until the divorce is final. Muñeca does not concur and orders him to take his sorry butt... and his luggage and get the Hell out. He has a better idea. If she doesn't wish to be there with him, why doesn't she just pack up her goats (chivas) and get out herself?
"¿Mi niño, where is Cristian?"
"Ah, Cristian, he is in a safe place, well attended, and know what? you'll never be able to find him."

He thinks that it'll be best if they get too fond of each other since once it's over, she'll never see Cristian again. She protests, but he reminds her that she has been the one who has been unfair. We all know that the world revolves around Lorenzo and his happiness is of utmost concern.

Ilitia has overheard his assertions of entitlement. How wonderful it is that her parents are divorcing to be with their lovers. She already knows whom Muñeca has chosen and now wants to know the identity of his amante. "Go ahead, tell her," Muñeca urges.

Paula doesn't understand. Gretel explains. She was shown photos proving that Paula is in danger. The truth finally stumbles into Marianela's weakened brain (drat those tainted chocolates), "So that's why you burned those papers! Gretel, that was a big mistake. You should have checked with me first. We could have come up with a solution." You know?... I have my doubts. Netty defends Gretel,"She was terrified. We all know the reach (alcances) od Fedra's evil." Thank you, Netty. Max sums it up nicely,

"Maldita seas, Fedra Curiel for manipulating my daughter like this."

"I only wanted to save Paula. I wanted to save my mamá." Gretel burbles through snot bubbles.
Paula is quick, "¿Tu mamå?" Awwww. Tearful conversation...huggies!...Next!

Suddenly it's all about Ilitia. She's on the verge of losing her husband and her thoughtless parents are divorcing so they can be with there respective lovers. Lorenzo quickly reminds her that no... it's really all about him. He deserves happiness with the woman he loves. This reminds Ilitia, "Just who might that be?" Once more Muñeca encourages him to tell her then offers to do it herself. Stunned by the prospect, Lo ups the ante by threatening to go all in, "I can bring forth your real mother, so that you and all the world and the press can find out (enterar) who I'm talking about. And believe you me, hija, you will not like for a moment finding out."
Muñeca calls that sick, but I think I speak for all of us here at Caray Caray looking on...Bring it on! He goes on to tell Muñeca that he will do it in such a way that she will be sorry for the rest of her life.
"If you bring this woman to destroy my daughter, I swear, I'll kill you!"
"Uy look, I'm trembling (temblando) in fear."
She pushes him. He resists as they are joined by a dark, powerful presence,
"Get out of here immediately if you don't want me to throw you out of this house myself."

It's... say it with me... el Lirio de Plata!

Nereida pouts. Delicia tells her that Bernardo is not worth the tears. He's just using her and she is nuts to be in love with him.
Nereida snaps back, "El comal le dijo a olla (the kettle tells the pot). Do you really think young Axel will marry you?"

Dee's smile says that she does but Nereida warns that once he gets her into his bed, he'll lose interest and dump her. Just in time Axel arrives with a big white box. It's Dee's wedding gown. He spent all his savings and spent two days shopping. She's thrilled.

ELdP scolds Lorenzo as Ilitia digs out her cell phone and makes a call. Gee... whom could she be calling? Lo decides that eLdP must be his wife's amante. Lo throws a punch which misses, eLdP spins him around and marches him out as Lo shouts, "Wait, no. no!" Ilitia looks up from her phone and mutters "Let's see who throws out whom, Batman Región Cuatro."

AS Netty and Marinela look on the protracted mother/daughter love fest between Paula and Gretel, Mari whimpers about not being able to hug her parents. Netty reminds her that she still has her tias and gives her a big hug. Mari then whines about how she has bolluxed things up between her and Eman making one mistake after another.

Netty suggests the truth.

Mari complains that it's too late, he's in love with Victoria and when he finds out they are the same person, he will hate her for deceiving him.

Netty suggests the truth,

"After all that Emauel has done..."

¿"Y qué, what has Emanuel done? Dime (tell me), Tia?"
As Netty sputters, Max is alert. He raises the pistol. Emiliano blunders in. I doubt that he's aware enough of what's going on to even think of wetting himself. He announces that Fedra is free.

He spots Gretel. He wonders why Paula is crying. He wants his gretelhug. Everyone looks awkward.

Delicia is still thrilled with the dress. Axel is glad. They kiss.

French horns sound their love in the background. We're all happy until Nereida snatches the garment.

Things are winding down for the evening. Gretel rushes into the arms of he ex-daddy who beams cluelessly. Max glowers.
Gretel announces that she's home to stay (say what? What about Manolo? We loved that little fellow.) Victoria boasts that she promised Marianela that she would save and unite the family, and by golly, little by little, She's doing just that. This happy scene is disrupted by Nereida who plows into Emi, dress in hand. He tells her that Dee is Axel's novia and that she is obligated to serve her. Ouch! Axel orders her to return the dress to Dee.
Now it's Delicia's turn to gloat even as as Nereida growls, "Just wait'll Fedra gets home."

ELdP returns shaking his hand. "Don't worry señora Muñeca, el señor Porta López is gone and I don't think he'll find it worthwhile to disrespect you anymore or to bother you."
Ilitia grouses and scolds.

Even as Muñeca thanks him we see a smug look cross Ilitia's as she seems to recognize someone just outside and we hear a familiar voice,


"¡Lirio de Plata, we're the police! You're surrounded!"

Carlos

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