Caray, Caray!

Recap by Sandy in TN who is filling in for Jardinera.

Mariano’s casa: We find Teresa caressing Mariano’s chest as he tells her that she loves him and he loves her, but she has left him for another and he has the right to find happiness with Aida or anyone else. Teresa tells him that he only loves her, and then they begin another “Cuernavaca moment” dropping on the sofa.

Juana’s casa: Hector tells Juana that he doesn’t want to lose time and asks Juana to be his novia. She looks impactada.

We find Teresa and Mariano basking in the after glow of their amor, but this time we have seen real chemistry. They both declare their love, with Mariano telling Teresa how much he has missed the feel of her skin with her replying that her skin has missed his caresses. I don’t know how we have lost so much time together. We have the lilting voice of Marco Antonio Solis singing the words of their theme song, “¿A dónde vamos a parar, con esta hiriente y absurda actitud?” Where are going to stop with this hurtful and absurd attitude?

Casa de la Barrera: Arturo and Luisa are happily discussing the gifts that Arturo plans for Teresa on their wedding day, something that she needs. Luisa can’t imagine what the gift might be, but whatever it is, Teresa deserves it! Arturo says he can’t wait to see her face as she gets her surprise, like a child with a new game! Luisa has an idea of what the gift might be, she leaves with Arturo to help make the selection. (A BMW, a Mercedes, or could it be boatload of raw shrimp for our little shark?)

Martín’s Restaurante: FF>> We have angelic Aurora with her novio Martín helping Refugio, Armando and Cutberto with their table manners for the wedding dinner. Armando is worried about the amount of cutlery (cubiertos). Aurora explains that Martín has placed all the tableware and cutlery on the table that might be there for the wedding dinner. The group discusses the many forks and the need to work from the outside in. Martín seems to enjoy the vecindad innocence of Teresa’s family. Cutberto thinks that this is worse than studying to be an engineer. Aurora says it is better to learn as they eat a meal. Refugio brings out her “manners” book and Aurora reads about the need for a woman to be seated first and for the gentleman to pull out a chair for her, helping her to sit. Cutberto is afraid that he will need to seat all the ladies at the table and is told that he only needs to seat the women close to him. After much discussion Refugio declares that both Martín and Aurora are “good people,” Refugio sees why Aurora likes Martin!

Mariano’s casa: Mariano and Teresa are having a playful moment using his stethoscope. He claims that his heart is beating TERESA, TERESA. She confesses that many nights she has wished that she could return to live a moment just like this one.......Through the stethoscope Mariano lets us hear his heart beating, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU. Her heart returns ME TOO, ME TOO, ME TOO. Teresa is so happy that they could be together again. Mariano says that nothing or nobody can separate them and for that reason they need to talk to Aída and Arturo. Teresa shocks Mariano by saying that this can’t be, “I marry tomorrow.” The beautiful moment dies as quickly as it began with Mariano very impactado.

Juana’s casa: Héctor is telling Juana that he dislikes being alone and now that they have found each he doesn’t want to lose time. Juana agrees saying that she hates solitude as well, but cautions that she doesn’t want to confuse the need for companionship for that of love. Hector has a reason to live and to smile now and just wants to take time to see if their relationship will function, he is willing to try with all his might. He asks Juana if she is willing to try. She glances toward the door where Cutberto usually drops in and then slowly looks into Héctor’s eyes and says, YES! Our kind doctor is delighted.

Mariano’s: Mariano, with anger and disbelief tells Teresa that she can’t get married tomorrow with what has just happened between them! Teresa tells him that she has given her word and he answers saying that she isn’t going to complete that pledge. Mariano drags Teresa into the living room saying that if she isn’t willing to tell, he will, starting with their parents and then Arturo. Teresa tells him that she can’t cancel her wedding the day before......besides that, her mom will have a heart attack. Mariano reminds her that her mother has always wanted them to love each other and he could treat her condition anyway. Teresa says that it is late and she needs to continue with her wedding and Mariano needs to continue with Aída. Mariano objects saying that they must end it with both Arturo and Aída. Mariano wisely reminds Teresa that he has much more work and many more (read social and material) opportunities now. (I need an appointment at the Dispensario because I think that Teresa is truly affected by what he is saying and appears to really care!) She agrees to talk with Arturo!!! Teresa wants to talk with him herself, saying that he is a good man and the only thing is that she hates is hurting him. Mariano says that they are both in love with Teresa, if it weren’t for that, they could have been friends. Arturo just has to accept this! Mariano agrees with Teresa when she says that NO ONE should be told about what is going on.....the subtle shark music rises in the background. The newly reunited couple agree to keep this news under wraps until Teresa has the opportunity to tell Arturo. As they kiss and declare their love we hear the Mariano and Teresa theme song surging upward taking us away.

Martín’s Restaurante: (Combined scenes) FF>> Refugio is saying that there is no greater love than a mother’s. Martin agrees! Armando says that when Teresa was small she was so proud of him, he doesn’t want her to be ashamed of him now. Aurora is lovingly referring to the sacrifices that Refugio and Armando have made for their daughter and wishes that she had her mother around. Héctor and Juana walk in and he introduces her to Martín as his novia, shocking Cutberto and making Juana a little uncomfortable.

Mariano’s: Mariano just wants to leave everything and marry. Teresa asks him to let her talk to Arturo and calm him down and get all the documents that she’ll need for her marriage to him (Mariano) and her documents from the University. “Everything is there, mi amor” (Including her THREE engagement rings!) Mariano doesn’t want her to return to Arturo’s house ever again! Teresa says, “Do things well or don’t do them at all! I must show my face.” The important thing is that they will be husband and wife. Mariano will tell Aída that things have changed and then they’ll go together to tell her parents! They must have patience. They have waited so long, one more day won’t matter.They make more loving plans then Teresa calls Aurora telling her that she wants to sleep at her house that night. Aurora mentions that Teresa’s parents are with her now, but they can meet later!

Casa de la Barrera: Arturo and Luisa enter the house enchanted with the idea of Arturo’s wedding gift and the effect it will have on the bride. It is good that Teresa will receive her surprise on her wedding day! Luisa excuses herself to try and connect with Fernando. Arturo asks if Fernando plans to come to the wedding and she says no!

Mariano’s: Mariano and Teresa are hugging when he says that after she returns, they will never have to be separated again. As they kiss, Teresa says that they’ll meet in the park tomorrow, then turns from Mariano with a devastated look on her face. Mariano, putting his arm around her, tells her that he will be strong with her. They are starting a new life and will finally be happy.

Martín’s: Juana tells Cutberto that is is over and don’t come around again! When she told him it was over, it was over. He points out that things have always been like this, she gets mad and then he makes her content again. She tells him that he isn’t listening, she isn’t playing with him, it is over between them! He accuses her of going with two guys at the same time.....and he gets another big slap from Juana. He curses the one at fault in all this, Aurora’s father, that big, fat, gross guy!

Aída’s casa: While looking at a scrap book, Aída tells her mother that she needs to make new memories. Mayra is doubtful, for example Teresa’s wedding, Rubén, a business associate of Arturo’s, is a witness (testigo). It won’t look good if she doesn’t go to the wedding. Aída tells her mother that they don’t need go to the wedding, no one will care. Besides that, Aída isn’t in the mood for this wedding. They agree to stay home. Aída is still in mourning, but she needs to begin to forget Paulo.

Martín’s: Héctor and Juana celebrate their good news with a fine wine offered by Martín. Juana says she prefers a tequila, but she must be careful, she might end up dancing on the table. Aurora approaches giving the new couple her good wishes and then Juana invites both Martín and Aurora to join them at dinner. The young folks demure, three is a crowd. (All these happy moments have our Dr. Hector the Director giggling like a kid!) They make arrangements for Juana to join Teresa, in the guest room of course, at Aurora’s house this evening for the wedding preparations.

Casa de la Barrera: As Teresa enters the house, Arturo, seeing her, comments that her face has that certain glow, she is more beautiful than ever......it must be in anticipation of the wedding. “I feel the same as you do,” he says. (Gulp!) Teresa haltingly tells Arturo that she plans to leave and he is shocked! “Before the wedding you plan to leave. Where?” She explains her plans to get ready for the wedding under a different roof, Aurora’s. He is relieved, he thought history was repeating itself and he would be left at the altar again. She tells him that there are many preparations and the groom must never see the bride before the wedding! There is just no space at her house for everything. According to her Madrina, the groom must not see the bride on the wedding day! I’m just removing your temptation to spy on me she tells him.

Aurora’s: (Combined scenes) It has been a while since Héctor has felt so happy, like an adolescent. Aurora is thrilled but asks her father if Juana knows that his wife is still living. She thinks that he is a widower, he needs to tell her that he isn’t. Also, this is the time to begin looking for his wife. Hector says that he is not prepared for this. He has taught Aurora never to lie and he shouldn’t lie himself, even by omission. Héctor says that this conversation has never come up, Aurora reminds him that it will over time and Martín and Juana mistakenly think he is a widower as the whole world does. He says that the fact that his wife abandoned him hurts no one but himself. Héctor is afraid of Juana’s reaction, says he has never lied to anyone, but plans to contact a lawyer to begin divorce proceedings, Aurora’s mother will NEVER appear again! (Novela rules, she is sitting in a booth at the corner restaurant, with a sappy story to tell! ) Aurora continues to want to know why her mother abandoned them! She needs to know the details, is she with someone, does she have other children, why did she leave? The whole matter pains her very much, she wants to know if she is living or dead. Hector is afraid of the answers, but he’ll search to give Aurora peace. The moment has arrived to have answers.

Paloma’s: (Combined scenes) Martín is explaining the extreme difference between Teresa’s humble parents and Teresa. Paloma says that Teresa is a social climber (trepadora), but she never realized that she comes from such a humble family. Martín says that is is hard to believe with the royal airs that Teresa puts on. Paloma wants to know all the details, is Martín sure that Teresa’s parents are “good people”? He says yes, they have values and principles and aren’t interested in marrying their daughter to someone for money. Martín feels that he needs to tell Paloma that Teresa is Aurora’s best friend. Paloma is very impactada that Aurora is the friend of this opportunist (arribista). “Que horror!” Martín explains that he has promised Aurora to treat Teresa well, he appreciates Paloma so, enjoys working with her and hopes she understands. She doesn’t hide her unhappiness. He feels that he is between rock and a hard place. (In Spanish, entre la espada y la pared, “sword and wall.”) Paloma says they will look for a way to handle his, and he asks if she feels well, she says yes, but her face says no. She tells Martín to run along!

Casa de la Barrera: (Combined scenes) As Teresa packs up EVERYTHING of hers in the house, Arturo enters and wonders aloud at all the preparations, it looks as though she is leaving for good. When questioned about the quantity of suitcases and clothes, Teresa tells Arturo that she need plenty of things for two months in Europe, certainly more than a beach trip to Cancun. He just wants her to relax before the wedding. He jokingly asks if she plans to escape and she answers no. Juana saves the day by entering and covering up the (Vera Chang!) wedding dress which is in an open box on the bed. This maneuver distracts him.

The Dispensario: As a happy Aída enters with two big paint brushes, Mariano calmly breaks it off with her saying that “he loves Teresa.” Aída can’t believe what she is hearing saying that Teresa is about to MARRY and she and Mariano are content together. Mariano still continues to give her her walking papers, but she just can’t understand what this is all about, Teresa is marrying TOMORROW! Mariano tells her that Teresa isn’t going to marry Arturo, she loves me! Aída wants to know where he got his information and he just says that their relationship can’t be, he continues to love Teresa. Aída is dumfounded.

Vecindad sidewalk: (Combined scenes) FF>> Cutberto is telling Johnny that he is going to miss his green eyed girlfriend, Juana killed the relationship and is going with a fat, gross man. Johnny points out that the guy is smart and cultured, something that Juana has always wanted. Cutberto wants to get even with that cucaracha by finding a new girlfriend. Voila! Enters Paty’s guardian maid into the area, posturing, to show off her sexy figure for the boys. Cutberto goes in for the kill offering ranchero music, etc. and she being weaker than Juana, doesn’t have to ability to resist Cutberto’s cute smile and charming, yet rascally Mariachi ways for very long.....they leave walking down the sidewalk going to el parque or God knows where!

At Genoveva’s: Aída has taken her disbelief to Genoveva telling her about Mariano’s turn around. Genoveva is very impactada to learn that Aída is having anything to do with Mariano. “ After having dated Paulo, how could you possible have anything to do with someone from the vecindad?!?!” Aída reminds Genoveva that it was her plan to get close to Mariano, “ to annoy (fastidar) Teresa.” Genoveva interrupts, “Has something else happened?.....continue with your plan.” Aída says that Mariano is sure Teresa is not marrying Arturo and “I am going to find out (averiguar) why!” ( Our Aída has the ability to “averiguar” anything. They could really use her on the cable show, “The Killing.”)

Casa de la Barrera: Arturo and Luisa are enjoying their last day as sister and single brother. They agree that everything will be better with Teresa in their lives. (A muffled snort from viewerville) Everyone will live together in Arturo’s beautiful house, no need for Luisa to go to the apartment, she is like a sister to Teresa. Arturo always wants his family together!

Aurora’s casa: Aurora asks Teresa, “What is wrong with you, you seem VERY nervous to me!” Teresa, crying says, “It’s just that..........”

The Chavez casa: Refugio so wants the wedding to go well, but there are many things to learn, referring to all the table manners that they have to conquest. She admits that Arturo is a good guy, then they both fret about all the new words they must master. Refugio is happy about the wedding and hopes that Teresa comes to visit them. Armando tries to convince Refugio to let go of her anger, as they leave the church with her on his arm, he wants her to be his wife. He asks her pardon again, Refugio rejects his conciliatory offer, saying that she is still in pain and sad. Armando tells her now that Teresa is marrying, everything will be fine. Refugio, with a dreamy look, says that she has always wanted Teresa’s baby. Armando persists trying for Refugio’s forgiveness and she finally acquiesces saying that he must always respect her! (“Darme mi lugar”----as we learned before with Jarocha’s help, we mustn’t use the exact English translation,”give me my place”, but “give me respect!”) Refugio and Armando are finally happily united. (Viewerville is thrilled for the couple as well, but is left with a tiny concern about the genetic makeup of Refugio’s little tiburón-nieta-cita and want to be safely in the US when it is born.)

Aurora’s casa: Teresa is a basket case with worry telling Aurora that the wedding is the cause. Aurora agrees, yes, it must be nerves and starting a new life with someone. Teresa says that she is feeling so many things at the same time it is like she is standing on a roller coaster (Russian mountain). Aurora tries to calm her saying that she has no doubt that Teresa loves Arturo and he loves her. Teresa asks if Aurora thinks that she will be happy and is told “Sure, you are marrying a man that you love, there is no better happiness than this!” (Viewerville, in on the happenings at Mariano’s, isn’t so sure!) When Teresa hugs Aurora we see her pained, tearful face resting on Aurora’s shoulder.

Casa de la Barrera: FF>> (Combined scenes) Luisa is worried because she is unable to contact Fernando by computer or by cell. Reina announces the arrival of someone and in the room pops Fernando with a big wedding present. Mi Amor! After the discussion of some minor lovers’ concerns, they embrace with Fernando saying that no way would he miss his best friend’s wedding. Fernando’s mother, being in delicate health, won’t be able to come to the wedding. When Arturo enters he is given his wedding gift, a beautiful antique gold clock (reloj) from Fernando’s father’s house, a favorite of Arturo’s.

Aurora’s casa: Aída drops by, seeing the wedding dress, asks if the wedding is still on.....”Yes it is!” says Juana. Aída regrets the wedding ceremony and abruptly leaves. (Mission accomplished, piece of cake!)

Paloma’s casa: Looking at a picture of herself and Arturo in happier days, Paloma deeply regrets her decision not to marry him. “Why? Why? I have lost you, I have lost you.” At this exact moment, we are taken to a parallel universe and see Arturo’s dreamy face re-living that same moment in history. He sees himself arguing with a younger Paloma, defending his parents. She is saying that it is her parents who are stopping the wedding. In the dream sequence, she slams his engagement ring on his desk and says, “I’m sorry Arturo, I’m not going to marry you!” (Some of the women in viewerville are wondering if Teresa’s first ring is Paloma’s ring, reworked! We’d like to get a closer look!) Back to the present, Arturo wears out the carpet behind his desk saying, “All will be well, all will be well!”

Aurora’s casa: We have Teresa in bed holding Mariano’s ring, dreaming of their loving encounter of that day, the caresses and kisses, and then crying as their theme song plays, hearing in particular the words, “Where are we going to stop with this hurtful and absurd attitude.” As luck would have it, Mariano is dreaming the same dream about Teresa saying, “tomorrow you will be mine forever.” Next we see Teresa in extreme emotional pain in a flood of tears saying, “What am I going to do? What am I going to do?” (I kinda hear, “Oh fiddly dee, what SHALL I do?” in the recesses of my brain!) Then Teresa goes to another dreamy place hearing Arturo say, “Teresa, I want to stay with you tonight,” as she remembers his warm embrace and passionate kiss. We leave this scene with Arturo in this same cloudy space thinking about his (unrequited) love for Teresa! (This has to be one of the top ten biggest telenovela messes of all time!)

Aurora’s casa: Morning of the wedding.....Aurora, hair washed and in a towel awakes a sleepy and sad Teresa. “Don’t you want to get up, it is the beautiful day of your wedding!” At that moment Arturo calls and we see him in formal wedding attire. “This is our wedding day, after this, we will be together forever!” he says to an unenthusiastic Teresa. “How did your sleep,?” he asks....”More or less, I’m still nervous,!” she answers. “ I didn’t sleep well either, but no dream will supersede the reality that we are having with our wedding, Teresa, I love you and want you to be my wife,” he says.

Casa Genoveva: FF>> We have Ruben working his sexy (!) magic on Genoveva, she asks why he is asking her to the wedding. He tells her that it is the attitude of Myra who wants to play the role of victim, and he is tired of this. She tells him to have patience, and they fall on the sofa in a big (ugly) smooch!

Aída’s casa: Mayra is looking at a photo of herself with Rubén in happier times when Aída hurries in telling her to get herself ready and QUICK, they are going to Teresa’s wedding! Mayra asks if Aída feels well and she says that she feels perfectly fine! Hurry, hurry, hurry we are going to the wedding of Teresa and Arturo!!!

La Vecindad: Esperanza is telling Johnny that she doesn’t plan to go to Teresa’s wedding, she needs to rest, she feels nauseated. Espe, taking a taking a page from Cutberto’s chisme book, tells Johnny that she can’t sleep because Teresa has told her that she continues loving Mariano. She tells Johnny not to say one word about this, but.....woops, Refugio hears her and then asks urgently to be taken to Aurora’s house, immediately!!! “Has something happened, Doña Refugio, why the rush?” asks Johnny. (Duh!) Armando blunders in mumbling something and Refugio says, “ For the love on God, I have to talk to Teresa BEFORE the wedding, let’s go!”

Casa de la Barrera: Luisa is trying to help a fidgety Arturo with his tie. Arturo tells her that he is very nervous and Luisa reminds him that it is just a wedding, no one is going to die! Arturo repeats himself saying that in these last few day he has felt so very nervous! Luisa must think that he is going crazy, but he can’t stop thinking about what happened to him the last time. He tells her that last night he was remembering when Paloma........”Relax,” Luisa interrupts, “In a few hours you will be married to Teresa for....forever!”

Aurora’s: Teresa, making no progress in her wedding preparations rebuffs Aurora’s offer of the makeup artist and stylist that have arrived. “Why, what happened?” asks Aurora. She is interrupted by the ring of Teresa’s cell which she answers with, “mi amor.” Teresa tells Aurora that she has gotten a call from the “love of her life.” Aurora excuses herself and then Teresa begins talking with........Mariano. He asks her if they still have their plan in place and then she asks him if he regrets it. He says, “No, I just can’t yet believe what is happening. I feel better than ever, don’t forget our date.” Teresa replies, “Of course not, I’m just waiting for the hour, I have prepared everything to leave here ALONE.” “Yes, my love, we will see each other very soon,” says Mariano. We watch Mariano’s side by side photo fade from the screen leaving Teresa clutching her phone, their theme song playing. Aurora rushes in with more wedding preparations and seeing a confused Teresa, asks if something is the matter, telling her that since “yesterday”, she seems very nervous and insecure and then asks the $64,000 question, “Do you have doubts?”

Teresa answers, “Yes, I am having doubts.”

Advances: Mariano drives up in his taxi and tries to stop the wedding!

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