Caray, Caray!

We open with Teresa talking to Rosita, aloud, while walking through her house. She says she will do anything to get out of the poor neighborhood. Mariano overhears and calls her out on it. Uh oh.

She recovers quickly and explains that she means she has already sacrificed to much, like the time she has with him. She'd rather be with him than work all the time. He would like that, too. But they can't because they are poor. Dinero, siempre dinero! He agrees that getting where they want to be will be difficult but it worries him that she might be capable of 'lo que sea.'
He continues on saying there are limits. "What do you mean?" She asks. "You know very well, mi amor. You're so so beautiful and men will try to take advantage." "You're jealous. Again you want to talk about the prof when you said--" "No, no. Not just him, anyone else. Those insipid rich boys you know from school." He goes on to say he's poor, all he can give her is his love, support, and all his strength every day. He hopes that for now that's enough for her.

Well, I think he got his answer. Or at least we all did.
More talk about how they want to work through everything and be together forever. He means it, she.... prob thinks it'd be perfect if he got to be a super rich doctor and they could be together, but for now she's keeping her options open.
The doctor Ledesma takes the gifts from Aurora and agrees to give one to Mariano and to look out for him.
Luisa asks Teresa why she didn't say anything to her about what happened yesterday with el profe. At first she plays dumb, but quickly explains that she can't break el profe's confidence. Luisa agrees, but that's her brother. Teresa asks if he really is an alcoholic, Luisa says no, you saw him at his party. He can have a drink--but when it comes to Paloma, watch out. Teresa says between the both of them, they are going to protect him. She goes into Arturo's office/library. Right off the bat, he tries to apologize about yesterday but she cuts him off saying he doesn't owe her an explanation. She plays dumb about the whole thing, he says Paloma is the person who hurt him the most in his life.
Acapulco!
Oh, it's Aida. Blah. Anyway, her, Paulo, and Genoveva have arrived and are checking in. Aida is on the phone with her mother, who is not happy about the trip. They'll be in separate rooms! Maira wants to speak with Genoveva. Gen swears that Paulo is a good kid, and is dedicated to forgetting his old gf and dedicating himself to Aida. Maira still doesn't like the trip. Gen: "Tell me the truth, you just don't want to be my consuegra, right?" I wouldn't.
Profe is telling the story to Teresa who is listening dutifully, as if it were the first time she heard it. "So you never saw her again?" "She never searched for me, and I definitely didn't look for her." He explains that he couldn't forgive that she didn't support him, his parents, or his efforts to clear their name. She says one who loves you has to give you unconditional support. He says after that, she left him just before the wedding. Teresa goes off, how could she be so dumb, to leave you, a man so marvelous...uh...
Did she do that on purpose? Did the words just come out? Or is this Teresa playing another one of her games? She did the same thing when she was talking about staying up all night thinking of the profe....uh, and his book. What do you think?
She apologizes. Sorry, I just can't understand how this woman could leave you when you were at your worst. He seems to be taking to her compassion and...
He puts out his hand to her, she looks at it, he curls it back up and she pulls her hands away. Interesting moment.
Acapulco: Gen leaves the kiddies to their own devices.
Back to Teresa and the prof. She agrees with Luisa. "You need to confront her." To say the rest of this, Teresa walks behind his chair and speaks almost directly into his ear. Do it when you are ready, Teresa says. Change your number and let everyone know she is not allowed in this house. Let me help you, she says, leaning forward. Together we will find the solution.
Pablito and his mom come back from the hospital and run into Mariano. Mom says they met someone at the hospital who was asking so many questions, Refugio appears and they continue the conversation. Mariano says the woman was conducting a socio-economic study.
More Acapulco. Paulo's never seen her in a bathing suit before. Like what you see? Me encanta. She hands him sun tan lotion. He kisses her neck.
Profe is leaving but oops, almost leaves without the pen Teresa gave him. She clears her throat. He says, Touche, and takes it, saying he swore it was the only one he'll use and he's gonna stick to that.
He leaves and Teresa immediately rifles through the desk looking for Paloma's number. Not necessary. The phone rings and it's her! Luisa watches Teresa nervously. Teresa makes an appointment with her and the profe, but she will show up instead.
Jaws music. And Teresa makes a Shark/Predator like face.
Pablito's mom says that they may have to wait to get his treatment. He is not feeling well. His stomach hurts a lot. He wants to see the angel that kissed him the other day, but Mariano says she can't come because she is preparing for a trip while he carries him to his bed. Pab's mom is trying to be strong, but she can't. She's terrified her son might die.
Acapulco: Aida finds out that he went to see Teresa at the vecindad. Is it me or is she always the one bringing Teresa up first? Anyway, she is not happy about it.
Teresa tries to find out about Paloma online. She tries to get Luisa to call Fernando (Luisa likes him) to get info--Teresa thinks this is a great way for Luisa to get a chance to contact him--but Luisa says they stopped being friends so it is useless. Luisa asks if Teresa really will see Paloma. Claro. Luisa doesn't know what Teresa is capable of when she sets her mind to something. She repeats her mantra creepily.
Acapulco. More fighting. Aida walks over to another guy.
Paloma is putting on the old perfume that Arturo liked, that she hasn't worn in ages. Whoa! Photographic evidence that the profe is capable of smiling:

Teresa is now outfitted in Luisa's things, looking like a hot rich trophy wife. Luisa says she is scared what Teresa will do. What will she say? Depends on Paloma's attitude and what she wants. Luisa thinks they should tell Arturo. Teresa ain't havin' that.
Espe is on the phone with Rubigote. She thought he wouldn't call. He's all, how could you think that?! They make up and he says he will arrange to give her money for Pablito.
Aida's plan works. Paulo is jealous of the other guy, kisses her.
The profe listened to Teresa and has changed his number.
Teresa spots her prey and prepares for the meal:

She is the mujer de Arturo. She happily tells her that Arturo won't be coming. She was the one on the phone. She won't let Paloma see him. Paloma says it's just something personal she needs to tell him. Anything she needs to tell Arturo she can tell Teresa, or did she not understand that she is his mujer?
El Bigote calls Arturo-somehow he already has his new number. Ruben needs a favor.

Teresa gets Paloma in her teeth. She repeats everything that Paloma did. Says she never really loved him. Asks her if she really thought Arturo was still in love with her, after everything she did? He's happy with Teresa now. It's too late to ask forgiveness.
Arturo is surprised by the amount of money he is supposed to give Espe. And he doesn't like that he is doing a favor like this for him, nevertheless he agrees to do it. Mrs. Bigote walks in and asks who he is talking to. He says Arturo and practically shoves the phone in her face. Dead give-away that he's a liarrrr. Trying too hard to prove he is 'innocent.' But she falls for it. And the profe seems muy pissed that he has to lie directly to her.
Acapulco. Aida pushes Paulo out of her room so she can shower.
Overkill at the meeting:

Teresa says she is pregnant with Arturo's child. Paloma is devastated, like seriously. I feel bad for her! I was expecting someone a la Ximena on TdA. Not so. She runs away crying. Teresa is pleased.
Luisa wants to know what she said, Teresa says it's not important. What matters is she won't bother him again.
Ay, Acapulco again. Aida talks with Gen. Her plan is working!
Luisa says Art will be pleased to know that Teresa got her to leave him alone. Teresa say NO WAY. Tell him you did it. Luisa doesn't like this idea. It was Teresa's idea! I want to protect him from afar. I don't think it would be good if people knew I was involved in something so personal in his life. Like my parents!
We see the after effects of Palomas visit with Teresa. Tears. Paloma is crushed.
Teresa lets it slip that she querers the prof. Then covers, saying she means because she is muy agradecida. (Very grateful.) And she really doesn't want to give the profe any reason to ever be mad at her. Ever.
The Chavez house talks about money, and money for Pablito.
Johnny talks with Espe about how much he has been working lately. Espe gets a call from the prof about the money. They make a plan to meet each other, he is impactada to learn that she lives in the same place as Teresa.
Refugio is finished with the sweater. It's a cute red/pink cardigan like thing. She is proud of it. Juana says it is great and she will like it. She and Teresa talked about it and... Teresa shows up. They notice she is still wearing Luisa's duds. Where did it come from? Unfortunately borrowed. Juana says, speaking of clothes, your mom's done the sweater. Teresa tells the Madrina that she has no interest in that sweater. Ref looks crushed. She flips at her mom, saying that she needs clothes like the ones she is wearing for work. Papa walks in and listens in the background. Pops breaks up the argument, and mama and madrina go to cook dinner. Then papa gives Teresa a bunch of money from his wallet, the money he promised her. I should have added that she asked for it first.
Aurora is looking around, packing for her trip to France and comes across a photo of her with her mother. Her dad comes in and they talk about how much she should pack. She hides the photo of her mother.
Mariano is coming home and sees Teresa dressed all spiffy. She flaunts it, dancing down the stairs. He says she looks beautiful. She explains they are borrowed, but some day she'll be able to afford stuff like this. They talk a little more and kiss.
The next morning. Teresa's parents sit down to pay the bills. Refu notices that some money is missing.
Arturo meets with Espe and gives her the money. She recognizes him as El Profe and they promise to keep this meeting/money/relationshipwithBigote a secret. Mariano walks up and greets the prof by throwing his shirt on the ground. He is ready to throw down. "Professor, what are you doing here?" "I'm here for Teresa." Close up on both of their beautiful eyes.
AND that ends Episode 11.
Episode 12:
Mariano's all, what you don't have enough time with Teresa working with her? Teresa shows up and is happy to see the Prof. Why are you here? To see you. Has something happened? Nothing bad, don't worry. I just want to talk with you and your parents. (Prof is a good liar. Or good at planning ahead, knowing he would be in her vecindad. Maybe he made up the lie ahead of time.)  She says, sure, come on up to the casa. Mariano says he'll go get her pops at work and tell him that the prof is there to talk to them. Teresa looks at Mariano like, relax. You're supposed to just be my friend, remember?

Mariano goes. She explains that no one has privacy in this neighborhood. Everybody is all up in everybody else's bid-ness. Refu and Juanna are cooking and talking about the fact that Armando totally gave Teresa money. Refu says that Pab needs the money way more than Teresa needs it for dresses, belts, whatever. Juana says to understand where Teresa is coming from. Teresa walks in and announces that the prof is there. Ref looks as if Teresa just said she invited a terrorist into their home.
Mariano tells Armando the prof is here. And he thinks it is strange that he keeps coming to her house. He thinks the prof wants to control her. He doesn't understand the prof's generosity. Armando, like Juana, is under Teresa's thumb and defends her. I trust Teresa, don't you? Sure, Mariano says. Armando says those in love are always jealous. He swears that the prof is only there to help Teresa. Nothing more.
Prof, Teresa, and parents talk. He says he is pleased with her work. She thanks him for the compliment. Now for the reason he came. He wants to buy her a cell phone.
Un cellular?? She loves this idea! The parents do not like the idea of him giving her gifts. He assures them it is in instrument for work.

Yeah, totally! She says. For work. She wants to be a lawyer right? Well she shall be a wonderful one. She makes her case splendidly. She explains that public phones, as her mother suggested she use, waste time. She can't have important clients waiting! She needs to ask the prof questions, etc.
Mariano and Dr. Ledesma talk about Pablito. Then he pulls out the gift that Aurora left for him, but doesn't say who it is from. Mariano's all, a present? For me? Gosh, you shouldn't have. Well, his face says that.
Teresa is on the phone with Aurora. She's talking about how difficult it is to pack. Teresa tells her about the new cell phone.
Mariano thanks him, but says the gift is so expensive. He didn't have to get him anything. The doctor says it wasn't from him. From who, then? He doesn't say. He just says times are hard. Accept the gift. My bro isn't the only doc who wants to help you succeed!
Acapulco. Aida and Paulo are at her door. She says call me when you are ready to go eat. Then they are kissing. She asks "me quieres?" and he tells her "claro che te quiero" and "quiero che estamos juntos." All I can focus on is how pretty the ocean looks through the window behind them. He goes into the room with her.
Paloma shows up at Arturo's looking for him. The maid says he isn't there. Paloma sees a car pulling in. She sees him get out of the car. Smiley face. Then she sees him help Teresa out of the car. Frowny face.
Paulo and Aida in bed. She seems to be sleeping. He says something but I can't make it out. Ominous music, though.
Espe is in at home and when she is alone, she hides the money in Pablito's room--which looks like it might also be her room. And the other brothers room, too. Knock on the door. It's Mariano. He checks in on Pablito. He's gonna use his cool new medical supplies.
Teresa is in the prof's house and tells the maid she did good not letting Paloma in. She does seem pissed, however, that Paloma came to seek him out after their talk.

Jaws music.
Paloma looks at the photo again and says, "the woman was right. I have no reason to keep you close to me. I am going to go on with my life... Alone. It's my punishment (castigo) for all the mistakes I made."
Acapulco. Gen sees Paulo and Aida leaving her room and smiles. Does anyone else get the feeling she had a cup to her ear on the wall while all this was going on? Eugh. She calls him in his room and pretends that she has no clue what is going on. Then she says something about all she suffered for Ruben and now his daughter will suffer for her son.
Mariano shows Teresa his new medical supplies, and says they are top of the line. She likes them. They come onto the topic of el Licenciado. He asks why he came this morning. She says he wants her to start leaving earlier because the camión (bus) can sometimes be late and it is dangerous. Mariano agrees. He also said how pleased he is with my work. That's all? Nope. He also wanted to give me this cell phone. She holds it up and smiles. Mariano is not pleased.

Her smile fades, (did she really not see this coming?). Mariano says she shouldn't be taking gifts from him. She explains it is for work. He cant believe her dad permitted this. "He understands my work! He trusts me. How quickly you broke your promise." "Teresa, it's--" "You promised not to mettle in my work. He got a gift, too, remember?" She walks away. He calls after her.
Prof and Luisa at their casa. He says he didn't see her when he got back. She had a headache and was in bed. She lets it slip that Paloma called again. "But relax, she'll never bother you again. Never."
Teresa and Espe talk about Espe's novio. He called. He's gonna divorce his wife and leave her for Espe! Teresa says: "obras son amores y no buenas razones." Actions speak louder than words. Teresa can't believe that the Prof knows her novio. Who is he?
Arturo is not pleased that Luisa messed in his life. He said he wanted nothing to do with Paloma. She hoped he would be happy that the problem was fixed. He's not happy she went to see her. He apologizes and says he is just surprised that she faced her alone. What'd she say? She doesn't want to give details. He knows her. Something happened. Tell him, please. He isn't scared, so please, tell him. She says that Teresa was the one to talk to her. She spills about Teresa looking for her number and looking her up online.
Teresa and Espe are in her casa. There is a knock at the door. It's a rose! Or Mariano holding a rose. Espe leaves.
Luisa tells Arturo that Teresa talked to her, but she sat a table away. "So you didn't hear what they said?" "No. And when I asked Teresa, she didn't give details." She assumes it was so that the prof wouldn't be hurt by what was said. He asks what she wanted. Luisa doesn't know. All in all the prof is glad he didn't have to see her. "But why did Teresa do this?" Luisa says because it hurts Teresa to see him suffer for Paloma.
Mariano wants Teresa to forgive him. She plays coy, but eventually gives in and says she forgives him. He promises to control his jealousy.
Kisses pero besos interruptus. The cell phone rings and she has to answer. It could be something important. It's the hottie prof, but he doesn't get much out past hello. Luisa take the phone from him and hangs up. He can't say anything to Teresa. She promised she would keep the secret. Now what should he do? She says to say the line got cut off and that he was only calling to give her his new number.
Teresa makes her fingers walk on Mariano's shoulder while she gets the new number from the prof. And here is the first piece of proof! He is controlling his celos. She says, clearly the call is something for work. But she had hoped that Mariano would be the first to call her on her phone. He takes it from her, calls her, and asks if he can forgive him for being second. She says yes but she has something very important to do. They hang up and kiss.
Luisa explains why Teresa didn't want him to know she helped. It's personal stuff. And she tells him that Teresa querers him. He tries to say it's just, like, respect. She says, yeah she respects you, spends all this time with you, she cares for you. He talks about the relationship between prof and alumna. And her parents. They are so worried about his intentions. You can't imagine how difficult it was to convince them to let him buy her a cell phone. He is holding her pen while he says all this. "So then," Luisa asks, "you won't tell her?" "No, but I will always be grateful." "Gracias," says Luisa. Tomorrow he will go to the cemetery with her to visit ma and pa. Luisa goes to bed. He holds Teresa's pen still, and pours himself some tea. Then looks at it pensively and whispers, "Teresa... gracias" and holds it to his chest.
Refu massages Armando, tells him not to work himself to death, to not give Teresa so much money, and to live many years with her.
Juana is sewing, Cutberto comes in. He tries to hug her, she says not to touch her, and in fact, it'd be better if he left. He tries to get her to eat dinner with him. She's not having it. He asks her to come with him to see Pablito. She goes.
Teresa is folding her borrow clothes and puts them into a bag. She puts the jewelry Mariano gave her on the scale, then the cell on the other. Love for Mariano vs Money and Power. The cell is much heavier.
Mariano and El Johnny talk about life and work and responsibility. What's more, they are friends and Mariano is always there for him. Johnny is fixing something on the taxi for Mariano and Mariano says to call him when he is done.
Luisa and Arturo are at the cemetery with flowers. She's happy he's there. He hasn't been in a long time. They talk to the grave about how much they love them, and that Art has only stayed away because the memories are so painful. Luisa says she is there to support him and she wants the best for him.
Teresa and her mother talk. Mom asks about the money dad gave her. They need things in the house that the money should be used for. Teresa says they are going to give it to Pablito. Mom says, "that's different! He could die!" "Like my sister," she says. "No one helped her. Sure they cried, but no one gave her money. That is what she needed to live." Mom says the dr said there was nothing they could do. Teresa flips and yells at her mother.

Yes, literally yells. "Why are you always going against me mom? You're supposed to support me! It seems like mom would have preferred Teresa died rather than Rosa!"
Refu looks heartbroken. Oh, maybe literally. She drops a glass and holds her chest. Me das miedo, she repeats.
Teresa is in a snit. She practically kicks a child's bike out of her way. She runs into Aurora. "Why are you so mad?" Had a fight with mom. Aurora asks her to come with her to give Pablito a coloring book. Teresa calls her Saint Aurora. That made me laugh. Pablito is thrilled with the gifts and is really happy to hear Aurora is his friend. His mom thanks Teresa for her friend. She hopes he enjoys all he can because... Teresa cuts her off, tells her nothing will happen. His mom is sad, says she is scared, and cries on Teresa's shoulder. She can't be bothered to put a hand on the woman's back and makes this face instead:

Classic. She could get poor people coodies! Well, from other poor people.
Acapulco. Aida talks to Genoveva about things going well with Paulo. Genoveva has some sort of plan in the works.
Teresa is helping Aurora pack, and talking whimsically about Paris. Aurora is trying to lighten her load of clothes and gives a few things to Teresa. Then she asks a favor, she wants her to watch over the house in Cuernavaca. Visit every once in a while to make sure things are in order. She hands her the keys and hugs her.


Can you see plans forming in that little head of hers??
Teresa runs into Mariano outside the casa de Pablito. The doc shows up and has good news. They found a way to get him back to the hospital to treat his tumor. Seriously? Mariano asks. Yep. He thanks the prof, then spins Teresa around, while the doc watches. Happiness all around.
And there we end for today! Woo. I'll be back to comment and stuff later... gotta run. My dog is about to chew a hole in some furniture because I haven't taken her for a walk yet!
Sorry this took so long!
~Samantha

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