Caray, Caray!

This recap is brought to us by the AMAZING FRANCES! Welcome and a huge thanks to her for volunteering to fill as needed until we get a solid recap schedule.


We open with Teresa & Mariano sharing a kiss. She assure him she’s never stopped loving him. He tells her she’s in his every waking moment. When she complains that he gave Aurora his business card, he assures her she should never be jealous of anyone. “I only have eyes for you.” Juana witnesses this and returns to the fiesta and announces that Teresa and Mariano are novios again. Everyone is overjoyed (and I do mean over-overjoyed) and applauds as Teresa & Mariano come back in.

Armando and Teresa have a daddy/daughter heart to heart -- don't trust anyone. Armando to Teresa, “If you ever feel uncomfortable, don't feel obligated to licenciado de la Barrera.” Armando swears he would sell his soul to the devil if need be in order to help her. Teresa thanks dad for his kind words and promises she will work hard to make him proud. Now that he doesn't have to pay for her education, now he can put some money towards Rosa's quinceanera.

Nachita comes by and asks Mariano to review Pablito's chart. Mariano notes that the Dr has the same surname as the doctor who cared for his mother: Ledesma Macias -- could they be brothers? Nachita shares that he is a co-worker of Esperanza. Mariano agrees the tests need to be completed and he and his father offer her money to cover the costs.

Rosa tries to rush past Refugio so she won't have to go to the doctor but Refugio's too smart and too quick and catches her in time to get going to the doctor. Later, the nurse at the medical center tells Rosa and Refugio that the results from the tests won't be available until Monday. Rosa is ecstatic, thinking now she can compete in the meet.

Teresa tells Juana that when she saw how Mariano is attractive to other women, she realized why
she fell in love with him in the first place. Mariano comes by at that moment with a single rose and gives her a keychain with two hearts so she can remember that his heart is always close to hers. awwww smoochies.

Esperanza meets Ruben at the park. She gives him the receipt for the Doctor's bill and gives him his change. He tells her not to bother and starts to give her more money to pay for upcoming medical tests. She’s embarrassed to take more money from him and lets it slip that Mariano offered to help them. Ruben gets really upset and jealous and reminds her that she belongs to him and that she doesn't need help from any other man. Clear? Crazy clear.

At the university campus, Teresa tells Aurora that Arturo de la Barrera is helping her but she doesn't want it get out to avoid idle gossip. Aida and Paulo walk by and she says, "let me guess, Aurora hired you as a companion so that you can be everywhere you don't belong" Teresa replies "no, no, no, in the role of paid companions, you’re the expert -- only if and when Paulo needs you." Teresa then breaks the news that she's there to enroll for classes. Aida asks if Aurora is paying her way since they don't offer scholarships at this university. Paulo chimes in that not in her wildest dreams could she ever have enough money to enroll in that school. Teresa replies: “No one believed I could be at the same prep school as you, yet I was, now you're saying I couldn't possibly be in this university, yet I am. You also don't believe I will get my revenge, but I will.”

Aurora and Teresa continue their discussion and Teresa explains her agreement with Arturo to completely immerse herself in her studies, work hard and give up all extracurricular activities, including novios. Speaking of novios, Aida asks again if Teresa is really not interested in Mariano. Teresa assures her she is not. Aida is really happy because all she does is think of him and even thought about calling for a taxi ride that morning but lost her nerve. Not sure what Teresa's game is.

Meanwhile Rosa pleads with her parents to let her compete in the gym meet even though they don't have the results from her physical exam. They give in, of course.

Teresa runs into Arturo's sister Luisa at the university and apologizes for Mariano's behavior the other night. She offers friendship. Luisa's nice and says they can be civil and politely says Teresa's business is with Arturo and she's not much for having friends and walks away, leaving Teresa looking like ."QTH"?

More apologies: Rosa pleads Johnny for forgiveness for her behavior towards him last night.
He tells her he just wants the best for her. Rosa convinces him to come to the meet. All is forgiven -- besitos

Teresa/Mariano sharing tacos and sodas. He surprises her by telling her he's enrolled again in medical school. He is inspired by Teresa's ambition. She tells him she's so happy for him and also that she loves him and doesn't want to be without him. Besitos.

Aida and Paulo -- Aida wants them to be novios. Paolo reminds her she knew the way things were and how he felt about her. He wants things to remain "free" between them. Aida comments on how Teresa keeps talking about revenge. Paolo’s convinced it’s all talk.

Teresa and Mariano -- Teresa says she admires a man who is always seeking to better himself and his station in life. Mariano has always admired her motivation to improve herself but is dismayed at the way she disparages their way of life. Teresa laments she doesn’t understand why she was born into poverty, so much sacrifice and problems. Mariano points out that everyone has problems, the challenge is to overcome those problems. Teresa states they will overcome those problems and achieve everything they’ve ever dreamed of. Mariano agrees but says their goal shouldn't be to leave the vecindad, but to stay and return the support they've always received. He points out that his dad has been killing himself to support him and has even now taking on more routes to help him go back to school. Teresa says, yeah, yeah, and he's very happy - cuz that's what parents do -- they enjoy sacrificing themselves for their children. And we may as well begin preparing ourselves to do the same for our children.

Esperanza convinces mom to take Pablito to another medical center for his tests so they don't have to be indebted to Mariano. She doesn't want to borrow more money from Mariano and tells her she will be taking on additional work to pay for Pablito's medical bills. Mom agrees and tells Esperanza she is so grateful to have such a wonderful daughter. Esperanza says, well, maybe not too wonderful (if she only knew).

Mom tells Aida to play a little more hard-to-get with Paolo. She shouldn't be so willing to give him anything he asks for. Aida: “Mom, times are different.” Mom: “Even in marriage is hard work and see how dad adores me? (hehe)

Mariano and Teresa spend the day at a fair in Chapultepec where he first declared his love for her.

Luisa talks to Arturo about Teresa. Something about her doesn't feel right and she wants him to keep her at a distance. Arturo says he will continue to have her at the house and in fact wants Luisa to invite her to the release of his book.

Teresa visits Arturo and he offers her a list of books she should read before she begins her studies. He also invites her to the cocktail party celebrating the release of his book. The who's who of the legal world will be there and he feels it is muy importante that she be there. Party is tomorrow at 4pm -- same time as Rosa's meet -- uh-oh!

Esperanza gives Mariano back his money, claiming that the medical center agreed to do the work for free (and the lies keep piling up) She's worried about Pablito. Mariano tells her she can count on him for anything she needs.

Mariano and Teresa are discussing the conflict of the cocktail party the Rosa’s meet. Teresa is sure she can make it to the meet in time to cheer her on -- maybe a little late, but she'll be there.

The following day, she breaks the news to Rosa. Teresa compares her hard work with that of Rosa's hard work and dreams and that's why she has to go to the cocktail party. Promises she'll make it to the meet. Gives her a pep talk to always keep her eye on the prize and do what is necessary to achieve your dreams.

Teresa arrives at Arturo's in time to help Luisa with the cocktail party preparations. Later, she comes face to face with Ruben -- hmmm where have I seen you before?

At the meet -- everyone is worried that Teresa hasn't arrived. Back at the party, Arturo begins to sign a book to Teresa. She stops him by putting her hand over his and says very provocatively: “Hold on, let me read it first, then we can review it together.” wow, she's good.

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