Caray, Caray!

I apologize up front for the lengthy post and will try to get better at consolidating my recaps.

At the hospital, the doctor is breaking the bad news - Rosita has just passed away. He said she suffered from a congenital heart defect. Everyone breaks down in tears. Teresa pleads with everyone to allow her to see her sister. She runs and claws at the door. Mariano holds her back and she collapses against him.

Johnny is blaming himself because he knew about her medical problems and should have done something to stop her from competing. Mariano assures him this was no one's fault. There was no cure for her disease; she could've died at any time. It's best to remember her as she was and how happy they were together. His love for her will keep her alive. Touching scene with Teresa visiting Rosa's body. She bitterly regrets she wasn't able to see her compete and win the medal; or that she didn't tell her how much she loved her. She sees the medal and places it on the body and curses that this was all due to the lack of money (maldito dinero) and then she vows (a la Scarlett in GWTW) that she will never ever (nunca! nunca! nunca!) suffer like this again and she repeats her mantra -- ser o no ser, yo soy -- Never again will I shed another tear (nunca!nunca!nunca!) due to poverty. She wipes the tears from her face.

Ruben (del bigote bruto) is telling Maira he'll be late tonight -- has a lot of business to see to (yeah, MONKEY business) before they go on their trip. She tells him she'll be shopping for lingerie (lenceri) after the club. He tells her maybe she should wait and he’ll buy her some in Paris! (the snake!)

Back at the hospital, Esperanza is consoling Johnny when her cell phone rings (gasp). It's El Bigote - Get ready mi amor because you have me all to yourself today. She responds "well, um DOCTOR, (cuz Johnny's listening) I won't be able to see you today cuz something terrible has happened." "Who are you with?" he demands… ugh he's such a snake -- then she tells him about Rosita's death. That shuts him up.

Aurora and Mariano are talking about the arrangements. She'll take Rosa's parents back to the vecindad as that's where they want to have the wake for Rosa. In walks El Profe (gosh he's cute) offering to help. Mariano's very short with him and tells him no further help is needed. Arturo understands he's not so close to the family as to offer moral support, but surely they can use additional financial assistance. Mariano assures him Teresa's parents don't want any more money if it's coming from him. Arturo points out that's up to her parents, que no? or maybe even up to Teresa. Mariano tells him Teresa is muy afectada after seeing her sister's body. Furthermore, the only one responsible for Teresa not being able to say goodbye to her sister is Arturo. She didn't make it in time to see her sister compete in her final meet so taking money from Arturo would be an insult. After all, she was at his book release rather than at her sister's side.

Esperanza meets with El Bigote after all. He tells her she's very late. She feels bad - Rosa wasn't even 15, so sad. Ruben tells her to forget about all that and enjoy their time together (unfeeling cad) After all, he moved heaven and earth for them to spend this whole day together. Esperanza: “What? You're not going to work?” Ruben: “No, we're going to be together today because I need to go on a trip.” Esperanza doesn't look too happy at this revelation.

At the wake/rosary: Teresa is standing at the coffin. I know you’re in heaven because that's where you belong. Please watch over us and help us out of this misery. Mariano tries to console her and reminds her that Rosita is no longer here, but in heaven. Teresa cries out "Esta muerta! - And I won't believe this trash about her having died due to an illness. She died due to our lack of money. If she had been better nourished as a child, if she had better health care, if she had better living conditions...... Mariano says none of that would have made a difference. It was a birth defect and her death couldn't be avoided. "Sueltame, dejame en paz! (Let me go! Leave me alone!) Mariano steps away and in walks el quapisimo Profe (sorry, can't help myself). Arturo goes to her side and she leans against him. (hey, did I see her make a face like she was calculating her next move b4 he came up to her?)

At the love nest – Esperanza is sitting on Ruben's lap pouting that she won't see him for 3 weeks. He says, “Oh, believe me it's going to be pure torture being away from you, but you know, business calls.” Esperanza grudgingly agrees. He tells her to change out of her nurse's uniform and get all dolled up cuz “We are going out on the town and later, well, later we'll have lots and lots of time together.” As Esperanza skips off to change, Ruben's phone rings. It's Aida. We only hear his side of the conversation telling her he can't possibly tear himself away from work because after all he'll be gone for a long time on a vacation with her mother. He doesn't realize that Esperanza has come back to the room. "Are you going on a trip with your wife?" ruh-roh!

Aurora runs into Mariano outside (I like these two together). He’s hurt cuz Teresa asked him to leave her alone. Aurora encourages him to have patience. Teresa loved her sister so much and she’s really not thinking straight. Mariano agrees to take a break and to accompany her to have coffee.

Arturo and Teresa are talking next to Rosa's coffin. Teresa tells him this is so difficult especially when she looks at her parents. He can't imagine their suffering. They walk over to her parents and he offers his condolences and any help they may need, financial or anything else. They thank him kindly for his offer. Teresa thanks him but says it’s one thing to pay for her education since she’ll be paying him back by working for him but it’s quite another to accept money that she will never be able to pay back. She refuses any further financial assistance but is very grateful he came by, a kindness she will never forget.

Aurora and Mariano are talking over a coffee about Teresa and how she'll need the love and support of all her friends. Aurora asks how long they've known each other, etc. Mariano tells her Teresa and he have known each other their whole lives. She was his first love. In fact, she is the love of his life. Ohhhh, Aurora is taken aback at this statement. Aurora says she noticed the affection between them when she saw him consoling her at the hospital. She accidentally spills hot coffee on herself as she turns to leave. He offers a napkin and she strongly tells him to leave her alone and refuses any further offers of first aid, including applying a papa to the burn. She suggests he go back to Teresa now. (guess the papa offer ticked her off)

Ruben is pleading with Esperanza behind a locked door. Don't ever do this to me again! He gets the keys and gets into the room where we see Esperanza crying in a corner. “So, you're going on a trip with your wife. You lied to me! You really weren’t having problems.” Ruben: “I hate her, no la soporto.” Esperanza “Yeah, that's why you're going on a 3-week vacation with her?” Ruben: “You don't understand. Aida has nagged and nagged that I reconcile with her mother, including sharing a bedroom. I only agreed to try one last time to reconcile with her to see if it would work out, which it won't because I only love you.” Esperanza: “I don't believe you.” Ruben: “I only agreed to this trip to please my daughter. She’ll see that when things don't work out after this trip, she'll accept our need to divorce.” He swears to Esperanza that he and his wife detest each other. Esperanza: “Really? Do you swear?” Ruben: “I promise the only reason I agreed to this trip was in the hopes that when we return I can convince my daughter that a divorce is the only solution.” Esperanza: “The thought of you with another woman, even your wife, makes me want to die.” Ruben: “Oh stop such nonsense, you're the only woman I love. You remember when we met, I was already separated. I returned only for my daughter’s sake. I couldn't let her go back on drugs. She's the only reason I stay with my wife. The only woman I want to be with all the time is you. You believe me don't you?” Esperanza: “I’m so afraid of what can happen on that trip.” Ruben: “Why mi amor? Trussssssst me. I love you.” He carries her to the bedroom. “At first I did think you were just an aventura. I don't know when I fell so hard for you. I love you.” They reach the bed and start making out.

Mariano is insisting that Aurora let him look at her arm. They see Arturo on his way out. Mariano “What are you doing here? I told you we don't need your help.” Arturo: “Well, that’s not really your business and I had to give her parents my condolences. Aurora, please tell Teresa she can take as much time as she needs.” Aurora: “What was that all about?” Mariano confesses he’s afraid Teresa will fall for Arturo -- money, power, everything he can't offer. Aurora tells him that if they really love each other, all the money in the world can't separate them. (Wanna bet?)

Teresa apologizes to Mariano for lashing out at him it's just that she can't help but think how different things would be if they had money. They embrace as Aurora looks on muy dolorida. Later,

Refugio, Armando, Teresa, and Juana return to the now dark, empty apartment. The coffin is now gone as are all the mourners. The only thing left is a vase of flowers. What will we do without her? Teresa in their bedroom -- nothing will be the same without Rosita. Juana suggests she think of her as a new angelito that will watch over them from heaven. So sad.

Mariano asks Esperanza what gives. She seems different, nervous. He thinks it strange that they would perform Pablito's tests for free at the hospital (cute and smart) and knows that's not how things are done. He also noticed Espe didn’t seem to know anyone there. Offers her his help (cute, smart, and compassionate). Espe swears him to secrecy……um, she’s unemployed, yeah that’s it. Please don't tell anyone she doesn’t have a job. Mariano’s relieved. He thought it was something much worse. Lies aren't good. Espe tells him she now has a new job with an elderly lady. Espe: “If everything works out well, it will be the happiest thing that has happened to anyone in this vecindad.”

Ruben and Maira meet with Genoveva. She tells them their daughter is in good hands with her son. Ruben is a little concerned on that front. Genoveva says not to worry, let the kids enjoy themselves. Besides, she always tells her son "Portate mal, cuidate bien" (Behave badly, protect yourself well -- reference to condoms?) Ruben: “Hey, hey, this is my daughter you're talking about" Mayra walks away to take a call on her cell and this is where it really gets interesting: Genoveva: “So you're going on a honeymoon -- Ay Ruben, what wouldn't I give to go on such a trip.....with you.” Ruben: “Shut up” Genoveva: “Don't worry, I would never tell anyone about our past relationship. And anyway, it would cause me more damage (perjudicaria) than it would you. I do miss you and you know it.”

Teresa in bedroom talking to Rosita’s picture: “I swear to you things will be different. I've got to get out of this place. I don't deserve this poverty!” She begins to undress. Juana walks in and asks what's wrong. Teresa: “I'm trying to fix myself up. I look horrible. I'm all haggard, gaunt (ojerosa, demacrada) and above all, dressed in black.” (remember this scene in GWTW, anyone?) Juana: “This is very painful. It's normal for you to feel this way.” Teresa: “No, it's not normal! I refuse to take Rosita's death lying down (brazos cruzados -- literally arms crossed) like everyone else crying over Rosita's death I will never suffer like this again due to poverty. Wealthy people never have to suffer like this. From this day forward, no more mourning, no more regrets. I will do the impossible to go far and to do what I need to look good.” Juana: “To respect Rosita, you must observe mourning at least until the end of the novenas (nine days of rosaries). Do it for your parents who are also suffering.” Teresa: “Not one more day. Not.one.more.day.” She starts to throw things around saying this is all trash. She sits and begins to cry (so much for her vow not to cry over poverty)

Avances:
Aida sees Teresa hugging Mariano – “So, now you’re dating a taxi driver.”
Aida tells Paolo Teresa is besoteando (kissing) the taxi driver

Labels: Teresa