Caray, Caray!

Teresa challenges Paloma to speak with Arturo face-to-face. Teresa says Paloma hasn’t kept her promise to stay away. She swears to Arturo she will keep her promise. Arturo: “Oh, like your promise to marry me, to support me, and love me forever? What do you want?” Paloma: “Nothing, it’s clear you need nothing from me. What I want is for you to be happy with her.” (pointing at Teresa).

Rubigote confronts Aida about why she changed her traveling plans without clearing it with her parents. It’s not a question of money, she can’t just go around doing what she wants whenever she wants, especially when mom wasn’t in total agreement (de acuerdo) with the trip to Acapulco to begin with. Aida disagrees and explains it’s the best thing that could have happened and she loves Paulo and on this trip their relationship became more serious. WHAAAAAT? Mom & Dad: “What do you mean more serious. How serious?” Aida: “Mommmm stop pressuring me. You need to understand I’m happy with him.” Maira: “How can you be happy when until recently Paulo was madly in love with Teresa and wasn’t even interested in you.” Aida: “Everything’s changed. You need to see how he is with me now. He even wanted to come with me to talk to you about our relationship.” Rodrigo: “Oh, you bet I’m gonna meet with him and we’re gonna have a serious discussion.” Aida: “No, no, no, that’s not necessary.” Rodrigo: “That wasn’t a question and furthermore, you’re grounded until further notice.” Everyone has sourpuss faces.

Cutberto is trying to make Juana jealous over la gringa Tracy, teasing that he may even bring her to live with him in the vecindad. Juana is predictably upset and Cutberto says his Tracy knows a good thing when she sees it’s too bad that Juana never wanted a “taste”. He walks away, leaving Juana to say “desgraciada güera!” I loved that!

Luisa and Teresa are trying to console Arturo. Julio arrives to take Luisa to the movies, leaving Teresa alone with Arturo. Julio suggests possibly someday the four can go out together. Arturo shoots Teresa a meaningful look. When they’re alone she tells him can’t believe Paloma showed up. She apologizes for getting involved but she couldn’t help herself. Arturo is grateful for her support. Teresa assures him she will always back him up. Arturo points out that Teresa chased after Paloma as though she knew her. “No me enganes, Teresa,” he says, “I don’t like lies.” He knows Luisa doesn’t have what it takes to confront Paloma, and what did Paloma mean that she only wished for him to be happy with Teresa. Ruh-roh! Jaws music plays. Our little shark-girl is gonna have to come up with something fast. Teresa points out that what Paloma thinks isn’t as important as his well being. She sees he’s upset and suggests she accompany him to his home. He declines and offers her a ride home. (Our little heroine gets out of another sticky mess).

Genoveva is pleading with Ruben and Maira that the trip to Acapulco was all her idea and please don’t scold Aida. Genoveva explains it’s too late as they’ve already spoken to Aida and she is grounded. Geno assures them the relationship with Paulo is going very well. Ruben blathers on and on that Aida has parents and shouldn’t make plans on her own and do as she pleases. Geno assures them that Paulo and Aida love each other. Ruben latches on to that and says it’s his and his wife’s responsibility to look out for Aida and by the way, Paulo se esta pasando de la raya (he’s going too far). Geno swears it wasn’t Paulo’s idea. Maira: “So you’re saying this was all your idea? You planned all this? Geno clarifies that she meant that she saw how well Aida and Paulo were getting along and as she had some home sales closing, she wanted to take advantage of the situation so they could all spend some time together while she took care of some business. She didn’t mean any harm. Ruben stresses that what’s at risk here is Aida’s future happiness. What are Paulo’s intentions? Geno says Paulo has the best intentions but it’s best they don’t pressure them or things will get worse. Just then, Paulo walks in. Ruben challenges him: “I want to speak with you! What was the idea of holding Aida back in Acapulco?” Paulo stands there all goofy shuffling his feet: “duh it wasn’t my fault.” Ruben: “If it wasn’t your idea, why did she want to stay in Acapulco?” shuffle shuffle. Geno: “Explain that your intentions are honorable and that he doesn’t plan to return to Teresa.” Shuffle, shuffle: “Yeah, for sure.” Ruben: “Aida is my only daughter, my adoration. You’re not going to play around with her. If you’re novios, you will be serious, with the goal being marriage!” (con miras de casarse) Paolo stops shuffling and is now all bug-eyed!

Paloma is hugging her prima, Florencia, telling her she saw Arturo, the love of her life. She’s distraught. Since returning to el D.F., she hasn’t stopped thinking of him She was in therapy after her mother died and her psychologist suggested she not leave loose ends (circulos sin cerrar). After all these years, it’s still so painful. Her therapist didn’t recommend she seek out Arturo but she felt so guilty for destroying his life that she hasn’t been able to find happiness. She just wanted to ask for his forgiveness in order to move forward. On the contrary, upon seeing him, it only revived all the love she feels for him.

Arturo is dropping off Teresa at the vecindad. He seems so nervous, she insists he allow her to see him home so she’ll know he’s ok. She takes both his hands in hers --- and her mother is watching. Arturo’s concerned it’s late and doesn’t want her to have problems with her parents, he kisses her hand. She asks if he would like to come upstairs for a bit. He says no, goodnight. Teresa turns to go upstairs and momma is still watching. Refugio gives Teresa the evil eye when they meet upstairs but Mariano comes in before she can say anything. He asks permission to speak with Teresa. Refugio readily accommodates him and Armando is all “what gives?” Refugio explains she’s on the Mariano team but doesn’t speak of what she witnessed with el Profe.

Genoveva congratulates Paulo on holding his own against Ruben. He didn’t really have any choice, but this talk of marriage well, that’s a whole other story. Genoveva says not to worry, they all know that noviazgos are for getting to know each other and besides he’s not even finished with his studies yet. Don’t worry about such things for now. She makes him happy by telling him she will give him an extension on his platinum card. He stops pouting at that.

Aida pouts to mom (ugh) urging that they not ground her anymore. Mom’s not sure Paolo really cares for her and doesn’t want her to suffer or make decisions she’ll regret later (too late). Aida doesn’t want to lose him without making every effort and regretting it the rest of her life.

Teresa calls Luisa and tells him she left Arturo in a sad state. Luisa rushes Julio to leave. We see Arturo drinking (gasp) in a bar. He takes a call from Luisa telling him she’s not going to el cine after all and will see him at home. He gets home before she does, looking for some booze. They speak of the confrontation with Paloma. Arturo feels the old pangs of love for her. He’s confused about what Paloma said about Teresa. Luisa says why not, they make a good couple. Arturo is aware that Teresa likes him but to what extent? Luisa tells him Teresa admires him and is very grateful. “Don’t be absurd,” he tells her. Luisa agrees she shouldn’t be asking this seeing how messed up he is over Paloma. Possibly he hasn’t stopped loving her.

Mariano and Teresa are outside apapachando. Someone needs to tell that boy to get another ‘do. Does nothing for him. When we see them next, they’re back in the apartment, saying goodnight. He’ll see her in the morning. Refugio asks Teresa if she really loves Mariano. She needs to take care of him and not cheat on him cuz he’s not the type to forgive her.

Florencia advises Paloma not to give up on Arturo, after all, he’s not married. She counsels her to speak with him one on one. Arturo may have a lot to say to her too!

Espe and Ruben meet at the love nest. She’s all happy to see him. Him, not so much. He tells her that after all that he’s done to be by her side to support her only to find out someone else already took care of everything. He grabs her by the shoulders and asks her who she’s involved with? (con quien te metiste?”

Refugio goes to Arturo’s office telling him she saw them last night holding hands (bad move momma, shark-girl is not gonna be happy). “Just what are your intentions toward my daughter?” Arturo tells her it’s not what she thinks. Refugio warns him he better respect Teresa and she knows what she saw and she doesn’t like his intentions. Teresa wants things she and her husband aren’t capable of providing and she’s afraid of what Teresa is willing to do. Arturo assures her she has misinterpreted what she saw and he only has the utmost respect for Teresa. Has Teresa complained about him? Refugio says no, but she knows her daughter is very ambitious. Furthermore, what she saw last night didn’t look like the relationship between a professor and a student. He explains he was having a personal problem and Teresa was only consoling him. Refugio knows what she saw and it had nothing to do with his profession.

Genoveva and Maira meet at the club. Geno is all apologies. Maira is very concerned and feels they should stay out of their children’s relationships and not force things to happen. They hug and Geno has a smug look on her face. Maira goes on to tell her about their trip. The shopping! The restaurants! She confides in Geno about her jealous tendencies and tells her about the call from una tipa Esperanza that was supposedly a wrong number.

Espe’s mortified that Ruben would think her capable of having another relationship and for money (interes) no less! (hey, that rhymed: interes, no less) Ruben asks her to explain how all of a sudden she no longer needed money. Who gave her the money for Pablito’s operation. She explains how a neighbor friend helped her. Ruben fails to understand how anyone would do that kind of favor for nothing in return. He warns her she better be telling him the truth. She reminds him she only loves him. He pushes her down on the couch (eek, kinda scared me) and tells her she belongs to him and only him. He warns her again that if he finds she’s cheating on him with another man, he’ll kill him. (uy, cucuy!) Espe doesn’t understand why he insists on accusing her of cheating with another man. If it were up to her they’d be married. She reminds him the only reason they’re not together now, it’s because he’s married. She thought he’d be happy the money wasn’t needed and that Pablito is doing better. He tells her the money isn’t important; that she can count on him for anything. She tells him more than the money, she craves his affection, his understanding – not his insults. If he continues to thinks she’s with another, there’s no point in going on and she goes to the door. (you go girl!) He rushes after her. She doesn’t understand how awful it was being away from her, fighting all the time with Maira. Not to mention the trouble he went through to get the money to her, cut the trip short, only to find that she had returned it. Of course he was jealous because he loves her. She loves him too but thinks it’s time they rethink this relationship, then she walks out (yay!) he grabs his coat and goes after her.

Arturo begs Refugio’s forgiveness for any misunderstanding. He wants Teresa to continue her studies – that’s his chief concern. Refugio expects that is true and says if not, Teresa is capable to succeed on her own, even if she has to go to a government subsidized school. (we know how Teresa would feel about that).

Juana is visiting with Pablito. During this visit, we learn that she had a pregnancy in her past that didn’t go well.

Mariano picks up a man who is desperate for a taxi since his wife has just had an accident. They rush off. Later we see Mariano checking the back of the cab and he finds a wallet with a wad of money inside.

Espe arrives at the hospital and Ruben is following her. Juana and Espe visit and Juana shares that she’s a little depressed. Ruben is at the doorway. Juana leaves as Espe answers the phone. It’s Mariano. Ruben: “Con quien hablas” oh no! He demands to know if Mariano is the man for which she turned down Ruben’s money. She tells him to leave her alone and the argument goes out into the hallway. She says she’s not doing anything wrong. Ruben comes back with saying no, she’s just offering herself to the highest bidder (mejor poston) Whoa! Dr. Ledesma intervenes telling Ruben if he doesn’t calm down, he’ll call security. Ruben assures him he doesn’t know who he’s messing with. Ruben makes a point of looking at the good Dr’s name tag and stalks off, telling Espe, “This isn’t finished” (esto no se va quedar asi) Doc observes sadly that Espe has returned to her novio.

Teresa reports to work. Arturo tells her he appreciates everything she’s done for him pertaining to Paloma but he thinks it’s best they no longer mix their professional and personal business. Teresa looks sad. Teresa doesn’t understand. Arturo insists and she grudgingly agrees. Teresa, very coldly: “Very well, LICENCEADO de Barrera, where were we?”

Aida pouting (ugh) talking with Paulo asking why bebe hasn’t called. He tells her of his visit with daddykins. He complains that her dad is insisting they begin thinking of marriage and he’s too young to start thinking of that. Besides if she’s grounded he doesn’t want to come near her and make things worse. Later, she’s talking with her friend, Ivonne, still complaining that she’s grounded. She doesn’t trust Paulo on his own because with Teresa, well, one never knows. (an aside, I love the terminology they use. The friend tells Aida she was excited cuz she was planning to buy a new “lap” for her classes)

Meanwhile, back at the office: Teresa tells Arturo she’s finished with some work. She’s very cold toward him, calling him “licenceado” and turning down a cup of coffee cuz she’s too busy.

Back at Paulo’s house, his buddy is visiting. Paolo tells him of Aida’s punishment. Friend asks if he’s sent her flowers or chocolates cuz after all it’s his fault she’s in trouble or does he care? Paolo just shrugs, friend leaves, and Paolo pulls out his phone and calls Teresa. She tells him she’s busy working and will call him later. Arturo then tells her this isn’t what he meant by a professional relationship (meaning the cold shoulder she’s giving him). Teresa promises she prefers it this way and will do nothing to the contrary. Arturo looks uncomfortable while Teresa looks on.

Julio and Luisa are at a park taking pictures. He compares her to the beauty of all that surrounds them (aw, so cute). He invites her to el cine and wonders if Teresa and Arturo will join them.

Ruben is at this office. His secretary is talking to him and he’s really not paying attention. Maira calls and he says he has no time to go out to dinner, saying he has something urgent to see to.

Pablito asks Espe about the guy that was arguing with her. Espe feigns ignorance.

Luisa talks to Teresa about her feelings for Arturo. Do you have feelings for him? Jaws music. Teresa doesn’t understand how she could ask her since Arturo doesn’t seem to want to have anything to do with her. She reminds Luisa she had asked her not to tell Arturo about her discussion with Paloma. Bring on the crocodile tears. Now he’s furious with her and doesn’t want her to have anything to do with his personal life. Luisa apologizes. Teresa forgives her, of course. She can’t believe she and Arturo could ever….. Luisa tells her Arturo does care for her. Teresa agrees he cares for her…as a student. More tears. Luisa shares that Arturo is very sensitive. Teresa thinks he’s still in love with Paloma. She tells Luisa she plans to keep her distance from Luisa as well, since he made it very clear that she know her place and now she has to go back to work. She dramatically touches a tissue to her face and walks away.

Refugio and Ramon talk about Mariano and Teresa. He assures her Mariano is serious about Teresa and is even talking marriage. Refugio is overjoyed. She wonders why Teresa hasn’t mentioned it. Ramon thinks it’s most likely due to their studies. After all, they’re still very young.

Uhoh – Ruben pays a visit to Dr. Ledesma. Doc is upfront about knowing all about el Bigote and knowing that he’s the reason Espe has been carrying on that farce (fachada) with her family about working at the hospital. Ruben tells him that’s his and Espe’s business and for the doc’s own good, it’ll stay that way. Doc isn’t threatened and throws him out of his office. Ruben and his bigote leave.

Teresa is talking with the maid, Reina, at Arturo’s house. She reminds her to notify her immediately if Paloma comes by. Reina assures her Paloma hasn’t been there but her mother was there, very early. Teresa is muy impactada. (ooooh momma better hide)

Juana tells Refugio of Cutberto’s threat to bring that indecente to live at the vecindad. She says she’ll move out if they plan to live there together. Refugio asks her if she know anything about Teresa and Mariano and their plans, since Teresa doesn’t tell her anything. Juana assures her Teresa loves her very much. Meanwhile, Cutberto tells Mariano and his dad that he only told Juana about the guera to make her jealous. Mariano got a reward for returning the wallet and is going to use the money to take his furniture out of the pawn shop.

Luisa asks Teresa if she’s joining them for dinner. Teresa, still putting on her rejected look, tells her no, besides very soon someone else will be taking her place at the table—Paloma.

Paloma and Florencia are still talking about her need to talk to Arturo. Paloma says she promised not to approach him again. Florencia didn’t promise and Teresa doesn’t know her. Paloma pleads with her not to speak with Arturo.

Juana runs into Teresa and Teresa is furious! Juana wouldn’t believe what her mother has done. Juana tells her to forget about that and to come up to her apartment. She tells Teresa she’s decided to give Cutberto a go. Teresa – what? That pelado? Juana’s too good for him and deserves much better. Thanks to her Teresa has learned the need to socialize with a higher class of people. When she leaves this vecindad she will take Juana back to that higher society. “ser o no ser, yo soy” Of course, Cutberto’s good enough for a dinner or two or a serenata, but take him seriously? No! She wouldn’t last a week with Cutberto. After all, she and Juana are very much the same. Juana didn’t look as though she took this as a compliment.

Ruben and Arturo are at a restaurant. Arturo was surprised Ruben’s gf no longer needed the money. Ruben shares he was none too happy that she found assistance elsewhere. He’s not jealous but this relationship is not just an aventura. He’s not planning to get divorced, it ain’t all that (no es para tanto) Marriage is such a heavy cross, sometimes three are needed to carry it. (nice guy). Arturo observes, three, or maybe more, according to your criteria. Ruben says, hey, men are men (really nice guy). Arturo says that after meeting with Espe he got the feeling that she was expecting something more from this relationship. Ruben admits he may have promised her something along the way, you know how things are (ugh). Arturo rebukes him, saying Espe seems to really love him and doesn’t deserve to be deceived.

Teresa tells Juana about Refugio’s visit to Arturo’s office. What part of “don’t come to my office” don’t they understand? She told her even Mariano showed up at her office. Juana agreed with Teresa. Teresa complained that Arturo’s sudden change in his behavior was thanks to her mother’s visit.

Pablito’s family has come to visit, Esperanza, Johnny, Mom and dad. Espe tells them she is now employed by the hospital but tells them it doesn’t mean more money and they’ll have to tighten the belt.

Whoa! Teresa charges into the apartment and confronts Refugio about her visit to Arturo’s, throwing a dish crashing to the floor. “Estas loca?” Mom says she had to go talk to him after the way she saw them together last night, holding hands. Uh-oh, Mariano just happens to be walking by and hears this and asks Teresa to ‘splain herself. Teresa looks at mom, mom looks at Teresa, Teresa looks at Mariano, Mariano looks at Teresa and I’m dizzy. Teresa swears none of it is true. Arturo threatens to go speak to Arturo himself. Teresa pleads with him not to go.

Ruben again thanks Arturo for helping him out with Espe and assures him he does care for her. Arturo feels that if this is so and she’s expecting him to get a divorce, it won’t last long if he doesn’t come through. Ruben says Maira was at the point of discovering the whole affair. Arturo asks again that Ruben not include him in his shenanigans in the future. Ruben says he will resolve this and after all, Maira is his wife—and will remain so.

Teresa is running after Mariano in the street. She’s bugged that he doesn’t trust her. Mariano assures her that Arturo will tell him everything, even if they come to blows. (his pompadour is especially high in this scene – gosh that bugs me – so distracting). Teresa threatens him “Si te vas, terminamos”. (if you go, we’re through). He asks her to think of what could happen if he allows that man to keep doing what he’s doing. He jumps in his taxi, dropping a gift as he does. Teresa’s left in the street and picks up the gift.

Machita and her husband see that Espe is very upset. She says it’s because of worrying over Pablito who now wakes up moaning. Espe notes he has a fever.

Teresa puts the gift in her purse as her mother runs out to find out what’s going on. Teresa shouts at her telling her Mariano is off to confront Arturo and tell him who knows what. Refugio expresses her regret, saying she didn’t want to cause problems for Teresa and Mariano. Too late, Teresa tells her. Refugio tells her she should have known her place with el licenceado. “Shut up!” (eek)Teresa says. “You don’t even know what’s going on and right away you accuse me.” She tells her dad what happened and yells at mom that if she loses this opportunity to work with Arturo, she’ll never forgive her. NUNCA!” She hails a cab and tells the drive to step on it. Armando asks Refugio to explain herself. She tells him about the handholding, etc. She also tells him what Ramon told her earlier re: Teresa and Mariano’s relationship moving toward marriage. He scolds her, “and you still doubted her?”

Luisa accuses Arturo of betraying her with Teresa. She thought he was grateful they had intervened on his behalf with Paloma and now he’s behaving badly with Teresa. He says it has nothing to do with that and tells her of Refugio’s visit and his need to distance himself from Teresa. Luisa is disappointed and tells him she’s sure Teresa has feelings for him and that he was falling in love with her. She implores him to tell her what he feels for her. He doesn’t feel he can get involved with her because she’s his student.

Juana and Refugio speak about the incident. Juana tells her she was wrong and feels she should’ve talked to Teresa before going to el Profe’s. Juana will speak to Teresa on her behalf. Cutberto comes in bearing flowers. Juana is ticked off that he would be being involved with that Tracy and pretends she’s not jealous. Cutberto admits it’s all a ruse and that he really cares for Juana.

Florencia has come a-calling. He tells Luisa it’s time to face this head on. Florencia assures him Paloma didn’t send her and pleads with him to speak with Paloma. Paloma continues to suffer for her decision. She doesn’t want to hurt him but speak with him and let the past go. Arturo agrees to think about it.

Pablito has suffered a post operative relapse.

Cutberto is pleading with Juana to give him a chance to be more than a neighbor. She tells him she’s an honorable widow. He assures her she’s not just another woman, she’s special. She sends him packing. (c’mon Juana, get with the program, give the guy a chance).

Luisa and Arturo. Luisa is sure Paloma doesn’t just want to talk, and now she’s sending Florencia to speak for her. Arturo admits he loved Paloma deeply and it’s been difficult to erase her from his memory. Mariano screeches to a halt in front of Artie’s house and rings the doorbell. Just as Artie is wondering who the heck is ringing the bell, Mariano gets a call from Espe telling him of Pablito’s condition and he leaves. Teresa drives up just behind him. Reina comes out to let her in and fills her in on the chisme that some woman came by to visit, but not Paloma. Luisa is urging Artie not to speak to Paloma, she’s worried about him drinking again.

Florencia tells Paloma Arturo is still very hurt and wasn’t sure Artie would agree to speak with her. Aha, Arturo calls and agrees to speak with her right now. Paloma is overjoyed.

Aida is pouting (ugh) asking her mom to lift the punishment just so she can go shopping! Mom says no way. Aida later says – too bad, I’m outta here! Next time we see her she surprises Paolo telling him she’s escaped from her house.

Teresa speaks to Arturo regarding her mother’s visit. He cuts her short saying he needs to leave. Jaws theme. She sits at her desk and takes out the gift and shakes it but still doesn’t open it. She calls Mariano and he says he has nothing to say to her, they’re through. She throws the gift on the floor and it opens. It’s a ring! Along with a note from Mariano professing his love for her, telling her that while he knows this ring isn’t what she deserves, he wants her to know that he loves her and will love her always. We leave her crying over love possibly lost. Whatever will she do? Where shall she go? Tune in Monday to find out how our heroine gets her groove on.

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Teresa cries over Mariano
Paloma meets with Arturo
Arturo confronts Teresa, asking her why she told Paloma they were married and expecting a baby.

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