Caray, Caray!

OMIGOSH!!!! Tere has just seen Mariano and Aida sharing a kiss. ¡Guau! She’s so impactada by what she’s just witnessed that Aurora asks if she’s ok. Tere tells her she just needed some air. She can’t believe she’d run into Mariano here. Aurora’s not surprised. Mariano’s coming up in the world, he’s becoming a VIP (Very Importante Papacito). As Mariano and Aida seem to be enjoying each other, Aurora tells her he’s a gifted doctor whose calidad humana (human quality) has garnered him the respect and admiration of many. Tere sees that he’s learned to network and now even has office space at the hospital, who knew a 3 peso clinic in the vecindad would grow into all this. Aurora proudly tells her that his low-cost clinic project has opened doors for him and authorities are very pleased with it. He’s realizing all his dreams. Tere is ready to cry as she looks again at Mariano and Aida getting close. Aurora steers her back to the subasta (auction).

Aida tells Mariano that kissing him made her feel as though she were cheating on Paulo, the loss is still so fresh. It’s still difficult for her and at times feels as though she can’t even get out of bed. He encourages her to keep trying to overcome her grief. She thanks him for being there for her. He tells her that inside esta niña mimada (spoiled) there’s a woman with a big heart. He holds her face in his hands. She apologizes for the kiss and hopes it doesn’t cause him to keep his distance. He tells her they both let themselves go and besides, he kissed her. They share a few more pecks. Wow.

Casa Caceres: Speaking of smooching – Rubigote has Mayra on the couch. She pushes him off telling him she feels like such a fool, the one everyone points to as the wife who’s husband was cheating and she had no idea what was going on. He tells her that’s not true and besides the only ones who know are Arturo and Genoveva (um…and Teresa, Mariano, Dr. Ledesma, Aurora, Juana). She can’t stop thinking of him with that other woman. He keeps trying to minimize everything, saying it’s all in the past. She’s tormented, not knowing when he’s lying or when he’s telling the truth. She thinks of all the times he probably came home after being with “her”. He gives up. He realizes no matter how he tries, she’ll never forgive him. That’s right, she says. She’s insecure and feels that he’s deceiving her. Then she tells him to leave. ¡Vete! He gives it one more try, telling her it was a stupid mistake, he didn’t know what he was doing, blah, blah, blah, you know the drill. And if you don’t, lucky you! Then he has the audacity to tell her it made him valorarte más (appreciate her more). He reaches for her and she steps back. He realizes that it’s inútil (useless), he’s lost her. He leaves and she’s a wreck.

Fundraiser: Art wonders what’s wrong with Teresa cuz Tiburoncita is looking a little glum around the gills. And I’m wondering why of all days, she is wearing skin tight jeans. She wears cocktail dresses to work but jeans to a cocktail party—what gives? Before she can reply, Aurora walks up all cheery and happy the event was such a success and she’s happy for the foundation and happy for Martin—hell, she’s just happy. Tere, taking a page out of Refugly’s rulebook, takes this opportunity to ask if Aurora is truly happy with Martin, has she already forgotten about Mariano? Aurora tells her she’s decided to move on and give Martin a chance because Mariano will never be able to forget Teresa. She can’t go through life waiting for him. Tere’s happy for her. Then she admits she and Martin started off with el pie izquierdo (left foot=on the wrong foot). She promises she’ll make an effort to put things right for Aurora’s sake. She also realizes she hasn’t been very nice lately. She’s been under so much pressure but promises to change her ways. Aurora reminds her of the promise not to keep things from her and Tere never told her about Paloma. Tere thought Martin had told her, then proceeds to tell her the Paloma/Arturo/wedding-that-never-happened story. She also fills her in on Paloma’s threat to do the impossible to get Arturo back. With Martin being Paloma’s apoderado, it puts Tere against the wall because he’s also dating Aurora.

Arturo is talking to Martin and tells him Teresa is besties with Aurora. Martin didn’t have a clue. Arturo also asks about the artist of the painting Aida bought in the auction. Tere loved it so much he’d like her to see more of his work. He thinks Tere let Aida buy it out of kindness, knowing Aida really liked the painting. Paloma overhears and tells him the artist is Santiago (didn’t catch last name), a good friend of hers. They chitchat about him wanting to please Tere, he not wanting to hurt Paloma, she being hurt anyway. Then she does it again – she doesn’t want him to marry Teresa. The name Paloma fits her, dignity and self respect have flown out the window!

Vecindad: Espe tells Hernán el Galán she’s not comfortable going to Tere’s wedding because she might run into Ruben and ruin the whole fiesta. She can’t stand the thought of seeing him with his wife. Hernán agrees she shouldn’t go and Tere should understand her situation.

Fundraiser: Mariano is standing alone looking at the painting Aida bought. Tere walks up to him and sarcastically says she’s impressed to find the esteemed Dr. Sanchez here and recognizes that he’s rising rapidly. He asks if she regrets her lack of confidence and asks why she’s talking to him. She tells him he should be grateful for everything she did for his career (the nerve!). He acknowledges that thanks to her, he resumed his studies; however, he achieved everything else on his own. She feels that if she hadn’t split with him and stung his pride, he wouldn’t be where he is today. He disagrees saying he would have achieved everything no matter what because unlike her, he doesn’t manipulate others no matter the cost to their feelings. Controlling everything is the only way to guarantee results, she responds. That may be her opinion, he says. But he appreciates what life offers him. At this point Aida rushes up to him and hugs him from behind. Tere is speechless and storms off, leaving them standing there smiling at each other. Tere goes to Arturo, who is still talking with Paloma, and tells him it’s time to leave. She’s very tired. She makes sure to tell Paloma they’re very busy with wedding plans. After all, the wedding is on Saturday.

Casa de la Barrera: Juana and Hector the Director arrive home from dinner. I must say Juana looks very nice and I’m so glad she got rid of that braid! They chit chat about dinner and look at a photo they took together – very nice. He’s so nervous, it’s cute, stammering and stuttering about this being a memorable evening and possibly doing something again soon. She eventually asks him to accompany her to the wedding. Yay! I’m sure these two won’t end up together but I so want them to. My offer still stands Hector! I’ll date you!

Geno’s house AKA any port in a storm: Ruben playfully asks if she’ll let him stay tonight or is she very angry because he went with Mayra to the subasta? Of course she’ll take him, no matter where’s he’s been. She’s not going to give him drama like Mayra does. Ugh.

Casa de la Barrera: Juana and Tere are talking about their dates. Tere is very happy Hector is to be Juana’s date for the wedding. Juana steps away and Tere runs to her nightstand where poor Teddy has been relegated to a drawer! She lets him out for air and begins speaking to Mariano via Bear: he can’t possibly be with Aida, especially now that he’s almost where she always wanted him to be. No worry, their paths will cross again. They may be apart for now, consiguiendo lo necesario (achieving what’s necessary), she’ll divorce, and then their paths can be reunited. What a wack job! At least she didn’t suffocate Teddy this time. I was worried for him.

Casa Caceres: Aida arrives all bubbly and cheerful. She wonders why she didn’t see mom there. Mayra explains she didn’t feel comfortable with all those people and fingiendo (pretending) everything is ok. Aida thinks she did the right thing considering Mayra’s always told her to play hard to get. Mayra notices Aida seems awfully chipper. Aida confesses it’s thanks to Mariano. He’s not the naco she thought him to be. Gee that’s nice. Anyway, she says she was very wrong about him. Mayra agrees he’s a nice guy. Aida seems sincere, at least I haven’t seen anything to think she’s using him even though that’s what she set out to do.

Tere’s bedroom: Juana’s giving her an update on the bridesmaids’ dresses. Juana wonders if it’s such a good idea for Espe to attend considering she’s likely to run into Ruben and his wife. That’s precisely what Tere wants. It’s not right that Espe have a child without a father. She’s determined to help Espe and doesn’t care if there’s a scandal at her wedding. Juana’s worried this will cause a problem with Arturo. Tere doesn’t know how she’s going to manage it, but Ruben has to do right by Espe.

Morning at Casa de la Barrera and an envelope has arrived for Juana. It’s a large homemade card from Cutberto and looks like a collage of flowers. He’s written, “These flowers will never die, the same as my love for you. With all my heart, Cutberto.” She sighs, “ay, Cutberto.”

Clinica: Aurora says Martin told her the auction recaudó (collected) more than expected. She tells Mariano she saw him with Aida. He’s decided to move on and give it a go with Aida. He thanks Aurora and tells her she has no idea the part she played in getting him to reaccionar (react). When he saw that she was novios with Martin he decided to….. “To what?” asks Aurora. To do the same and try with someone else. Aurora sarcastically remarks he decided rather quickly to try with Aida. She’s a little huffy and takes off her lab coat. He’s all, duh? She wishes them both well and rushes off. Mariano’s left wondering QTH?

Casa de la Barrera: They’re at the breakfast table when Armando walks in reporting for duty and announces that Refugio has agreed to attend the wedding. Armando gives credit to Arturo who says he wanted to try because he knows how important it is to Tere. (gag) Tere smiles but isn’t jumping for joy.

Clinic: Ramon is excitedly showing Mariano travel brochures saying it’s been ages since they’ve taken a vacation. Mariano’s not fooled and knows dad’s just trying to distract him on the day of Tere’s wedding. He tells him he’s been on a date but not with whom. Aida comes bouncing in and gives Mariano a peck on the lips and Ramon is very happy to see this. She announces she’s going to give the clinic a makeover.

Casa de la Barrera: Tere’s ogling over all the gifts they’ve received and plans to thank everyone personally. She’s even ordered thank you cards with her married name. Arturo’s a bit underwhelmed and tells her he’s concerned over the whole Ruben/Mayra/Espe affair and the perfect storm that could ensue at their wedding.

Casa de Geno: She’s fussing with Ruben’s tie and he’s talking about the wedding, saying it’s turning into one big headache. She doesn’t want to pressure him but she’d sure like to go with him to the wedding. She tries to downplay his concerns by saying Aida wouldn’t be caught dead at that wedding and Mayra is too dignified to create a scandal. She thinks it’s best he not reconcile with Mayra just yet…so they can go together. Smoochies

Casa de la Barrera: Discussion of how to avoid the perfect storm continues between Arturo and Tere. She’s pouting that apparently her friends aren’t as important as his business partners. She feels this is due to that “lie” invented by Aida and Ruben. Since Tere is sure it was Espe who sent the divorce papers, he thinks it’s likely she’ll cause a problem. Tere reluctantly agrees to uninvite Espe and pouts.

Clinica: Aida says the makeover won’t cost a cent. One of her mother’s businesses is donating all the paint. Mariano tells her she’ll have to learn how to paint cuz it’s all DYI at the vecindad. He wonders if her mother’s ok with all this. Mom’s fine with it. After all she’s grateful Mariano stopped her from jumping off that bridge. Mariano kisses her.

Ruben accosts Espe outside the vecindad, throwing her against the wall. He warns her not to even think of going to that wedding or she’ll know full well who Ruben Caceres is. At that very moment, Mariano and Aida are walking out arm in arm. Holy Moly!

Casa de la Barrera: Tere agrees that Espe shouldn’t be at the wedding. After all Ruben is his partner, his friend. Tere’s sooo accommodating.

Showdown at the Vecindad: Luckily, Aida is so into hugging Mariano that she doesn’t see Daddy Dearest attacking Baby Mama. Mariano quickly steers her back into the vecindad on some pretext just as Espe breaks free from Ruben, telling him he’s hurting her. He says he’ll hurt her even more if she doesn’t listen to him. Eek! Tere’s her friend and she wouldn’t think of ruining her wedding. He could care less about that and forbids her to attend the wedding. He doesn’t want to run the risk of her causing a scandal in front of the whole world. They’re at a standoff, sizing each other up.

Casa de la Barrera: Tere agrees to rescind Espe’s invitation even though it pains her to do so but after all she is the amante. She accepts Arturo’s offer to speak with Ruben. She wants him to tell Ruben she’s uninviting Espe as a show of faith to prove to him she wasn’t the one who sent those divorce papers. Art suggests they do something nice for Espe to make up for it and offers to help her in any way he can. So they’re all set. Now, on to more important business: it’s all about Tere, Tere, Tere. Look at all the wonderful gifts they’ve received. They’ve received everything she put on the bridal registry and more. Everything is so posh and so expensive. She’s sure they would’ve received a car if they had asked for one.

Clinica: Aida wonders why Mariano brought her back inside. He tells her he wanted to spend more time with her and then starts kissing her.

Casa Chavez: Juana will put the finishing touches on Refugio’s dress and tells her Teresa and Arturo are both very happy she’s coming. Refugio prays they’ll have a good marriage and that Tere truly loves him. She asks Juana to make up with Cutberto who walks in just then. Juana reminds him she no longer wants to have anything to do with him. Just because he sent her a card doesn’t change anything. Juana tells him to leave because Hector’s coming to pick her up. He’s a real gentleman who knows how to win over a woman. Cutberto reminds her he won her over once and will do so again. She chases him out.

Casa de la Barrera: Arturo is meeting with Ruben telling him about his conversation with Teresa agreeing that Espe will not attend the wedding. Ruben’s grateful but doubts Mayra will go with him. He’s tried unsuccessfully to reconcile with her. Arturo’s didn’t believe he’d be able to patch things up with Mayra so quickly. By the way, he’s confirmed with Teresa that she didn’t send those divorce papers and he believes her. Otherwise, why would she have agreed to uninvite her friend. Ruben says they’ll just have to disagree. Arturo will always believe Teresa and he’ll always believe his daughter. In the end, time will tell who was right.

Vecindad: Tere’s visiting with Espe putting her own spin on the invitation or un-invitation. She tells Espe that it was Ruben who asked that she not attend the wedding. Espe tells her about Ruben’s earlier visit and is actually afraid of what he may capable. Tere assures her they’ll find a way to get even with him. Espe’s not interested. She just wants to be left alone and doesn’t want him to find out about her baby. Tere raises her eyebrows.

Casa Caceres: Ruben wants to know if Mayra plans on going to the wedding with him. She prefers to stay home with Aida. They are both in agreement that may be best given Aida’s depression. Mayra fills him in on the new BF. Some guy named, Mariano Sanchez!!! WHAT, WHAT? Ruben goes ballistic. No way is she going to keep dating ese tipejo (character).

Vecindad: Said tipejo and Aida are leaving the vecindad again but not before he makes sure the coast is clear. She’s excited about the clinic makeover. She’s really feeling that life has given her another opportunity.

Casa Caceres: Ruben’s describing Mariano as that one-time messenger from his office. Mayra reminds him he too was once a regular employee at her father’s business. That was different, he says. He worked very hard to get ahead. Mayra: So has Mariano and now he’s a doctor. Is he afraid history will repeat itself? Ruben won her dad’s confidence. Why couldn’t Mariano do the same? Ruben says he doesn’t know, there’s just something about him he doesn’t like. It’s not like Aida’s a solterona (old maid) that jumps at the first man that comes along. Mayra says it’s not like she’s getting married. Mariano’s been a good friend and has consoled her, helped her – nothing more.

Casa Chavez: Tere thanks Espe for being so understanding about having her invitation rescinded. Espe thinks it’s best and takes this opportunity to voice her opinion that Tere not marry Arturo when she’s in love with Mariano. Speak of the devil, Dr. Mariano is at the door wanting to speak with Espe. Aurora also arrives to pick up her dress for the wedding. She and Tere rush off. Mariano asks about Ruben’s visit. Espe explains he doesn’t want her at the wedding. He tells her about the close call with Aida. He doesn’t want that infeliz coming around and run the risk of seeing Aida. Aida’s going through enough without running into Espe too. He immediately apologizes, saying that didn’t come out right. She understands. She doesn’t want to hurt Aida either.

Juana’s: Tere and Aurora arrive at Juana’s. She’s not there and Aurora asks Tere how things are going. Thinking she’ll make Aurora jealous, she tells her all about the kiss between Mariano and Aida at the fundraiser. Aurora knows because he told her. She’s come to the realization that nothing will ever happen between her and Mariano. He sees her as just a friend. Tere can’t believe she’d give up so easy. Aurora is dating Martin. She’s happy if Mariano can find happiness with Aida. Tere’s just not getting it. Aurora tells her if you love someone you want them to be happy. [Sharkitas are lone hunters, if someone you love is happy with someone else, you attack.] Tere insists Aurora should’ve tried harder. Aurora thinks things happen for a reason. Tere’s happy with Arturo and she and Martin, well, they’re getting there. She’s not going to lie and say it doesn’t hurt but if Mariano is happy with Aida, then…. Tere almost jumps out of her little bolero sweater. Aida can’t end up with Mariano! She’s always hated her and she just can’t end up with Mariano, not that she’s jealous or anything.

Clinic: Ramon’s off to Acapulco and tells Mariano he’s much happier leaving him after seeing him with that muchachita, Aida.

Juana’s apt: Juana’s fitting Aurora for her bridesmaid’s dress and is commenting it’s too bad Esperanza has decided not to attend but it’s best that she doesn’t see “that man” again. Aurora wonders what Ruben would think if he knew Aida was working at the clinic and so close to Mariano. Oops! She shouldn’t have said that out loud. Tere’s wheels are turning and suddenly decides she needs to go see daddy. She thanks Aurora for being her Dama de Honor (maid of honor). Aurora gets nostalgic and remembers how they talked about their wedding day when they were still in la prepa. Tere remembers saying that she would go to Aurora’s to get ready for her wedding. Juana thinks that’s still a good plan so Arturo doesn’t see her before the wedding. Tere agrees but I think she’s cooking up another scheme.

Mariano’s apt: Ay Papacito! We get some eye candy with Mariano answering the door wearing only a towel. Hubba, hubba! Teresa appreciates the view as well and takes it all in. I’m glad he isn’t polite when he asks what she’s doing there. She doesn’t appreciate his attempt at provoking her by kissing Aida when he knew she was watching. [egads, for such a smart girl, she still acts like she’s in la prepa sometimes]. He denies it all – it wasn’t planned and he didn’t know she was standing there, and to tell her the truth, he liked it! He liked kissing Aida! Teresa is muy, pero muy impactada!

Ruben’s office: Ruben has become aware that Aida donated her wedding gifts and thinks that was a nice thing to do. What he’s not happy about is her going to that vecindad and hanging out with that tipo Mariano. Aida feels she’s a bit grandecita (diminutive form of grande) for him to tell her who she can hang out with. His little princess has grown up and is starting a new etapa (stage) of her life. He should be grateful to Mariano. He’s been the best of friends to her. Ruben scoffs. Aida informs him she has no plans to stop seeing Mariano. Well, daddy’s not scoffing now.

Papacito’s apt: Tere insists he knew she was standing there. He’s got news for her, the world doesn’t revolve around her. Aida’s a very cute chava who could attract anyone. Our self-centered sharkita thinks this is just another ploy to make her jealous. Well, she could care less about Aida. Mariano’s glad to hear that because then it won’t bother her to see them together. No, no, she says, he’s the one who’ll be bothered seeing her. She’ll be here often visiting her parents and they’re destined to run into each other very often. Well she’s wrong, he tells her. The days where all she had to was snap her fingers and he’d come running are over. She tests him by running her fingers over his fabulous abs then walks away. She still sees in his eyes the love he has for her, his desire for her. Is he going to tell her he no longer loves her? Cue the Jaws theme as she approaches him. Whew! Great time for a little break!

Chavez home: Refugio and Armando are embarrassed, but they ask Aurora to help them. They show her the etiquette book Teresa gave them and would like her to give them lessons. Aurora agrees and has an idea.

Papacito’s apt: Tere is running her hand over Mariano’s chest. He stops her and admits he still loves her and likes her. However, she left him for another and he has the right to go out with Aida or anyone else. That can’t happen, she says, because he loves her and only her. Then she grabs him and starts kissing him and he kisses her back of course as the Teresa/Mariano, Teresa/Arturo theme plays. He maneuvers her over to the couch and they continue.

Juana’s apt: Hector the Director has come a-callin’. He’s so cute and appears to be so nervous. He knows he may appear to moving too fast but he’s too old to waste time. What he wants to know is, will she agree to be his novia? Novia? At their age? Well, whatever. She’s a fool if she says no.

Restaurant: Sweet Aurora has arranged for Martin to provide instructions to Cutberto, Refugio, and Armando at his restaurant. Armando explains they’re very interested in proper table manners.

Papacito’s apt: ruh-roh! They’ve moved to the bedroom. Teresa is moving in for the kill, the floosy!
Casa de la Barrera: Arturo (the cuckold) and Luisa chit-chat about Fernando staying in touch via computadora. He wants her opinion on a surprise he’s getting ready for his bride. Not as good as the surprise she’s cooking up at this very moment with papacito.

Speaking of which, they’re now under the sheets taking a break. She tells him he’s the only man in her life and she’s never (jamás) stopped loving him. He tells her how much he’s missed her, “ay, Teresa, mi Teresa. Cuanto te amo.” Then they start again and we see several shots of her left hand sans engagement ring. Ay caray, Mariano just when I thought you were out, she pulls you back in!

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