Caray, Caray!

Casa Alcazar: Tere’s on the phone with Mariano telling him she’s ready and waiting for the right time to get out by herself. She’ll see him later. Aurora comes back in telling her the hairdresser and make-up artist are both there. It’s time to get ready. She notices something is definitely wrong, she asks if Tere’s having doubts. Tere replies yes, she does. Now Juana rushes in with Art’s latest gift and holds up a car key (I knew it!). Tere’s all smiles and Aurora knows this means Tere’s doubts may have just flown out the window. All three go to check out the car while Juana gushes that Tere has it all, a husband who adores her, dotes on her and will open many doors for her, including her career. Tere agrees she and Arturo have much in common. Juana agrees, saying he also enjoys books, travel and Tere will realize all her dreams, beginning with traveling to Europe as she’s always wanted to. She has everything. Tere agrees, with Arturo she has everything she’s worked for. Aurora differs saying that no matter what you may have or not have, you won’t be happy without love. Buzz kill.

Vecindad: Espe asks if Cutberto and Juana have split. He says yes, his Juana se “tere-so”, meaning she’s become like Teresa and is now dating a rich man. Mariano comes in looking for Johnny. Espe tells him Johnny’s gone to Aurora’s to drop off Refugio and Armando because that’s where Tere and Juana spent the night to prepare for the wedding. Cutberto is clutching his chest in agony knowing his Juanita has spent the night with her rich guy. Mariano is dumbfounded, asking if the wedding is still on. Well, duh, yes!

Aurora’s house: Tere bounces back into Aurora’s room all giddy and happily announces now she’s going to get ready and put on her wedding gown. Juana leaves and Aurora tries to bring her back to their previous conversation regarding her doubts – doesn’t she want to get married? ‘Splain yourself. It’s not too much of a coincidence to Aurora that before finding out about the car, she was having doubts. Tere stammers, um, er, no, one has nothing to do with the other. OMG! She sees Juana walking in with the Vera Chang box. That’s it! She’s having second thoughts about getting married in the dress Arturo bought her. The dress Juana made her is so precious, took hours to make, etc. etc. Juana’s lapping it all up, poor thing. She interrupts and says Tere has to wear the dress Arturo bought her. Just consider how much he’s done for her even buying that car. Tere of course agrees and says she’ll be happy to put on that dress now even though she would much rather have worn the one made by Juana (oh, gag!) Aurora tells her she was a little scared there for a moment, thinking there wasn’t going to be a wedding. Pshaw! How could she think there wasn’t going to be a wedding when Arturo keeps finding ways to make her love him even more. She calls Arturo to thank him for the car. Arturo’s so happy and so nervous, he’s heading to the church even though it’s way too early. She tells him she’ll see him there, she will be there. She looks at the phone, then at the car key as though weighing her options. In the next scene she is in full bridal regalia. She thanks Aurora for always being there for her and for always being such a good amiga. Aurora just wants the best for her. She gave her a little fright for a minute there and thought she possibly still cared for Mariano. She wishes her all the happiness, etc. Tere wishes for Aurora to be happy too and get married soon. They joke about catching the bouquet when in walks Refuse-to-be-silenced, looking very guapa. She wants to speak alone with her daughter. Teresa knew she wasn’t going to be able to avoid the tipico lloro maternal (typical maternal rant). She sarcastically acknowledges she’s starting a new life, needs to be grateful with her new husband. Refusio interrupts her, saying her doubts have been confirmed, Tere loves Mariano and is marrying El Licenciado for his money. Tere wonders if Mariano told her something. Refugio just wants to beg her not to throw away her life—don’t get married. For once, I agree with Refugio.

Mariano is at a park on his cell phone when Johnny drives up asking what’s up? Mariano fills him in, saying Tere was to meet him here but now he understands she’s not going to show up. He needs to go get her, she’s his woman and she can’t marry that imbécil. Johnny tries unsuccessfully to stop him, telling him the wedding is on. Mariano pushes him aside yelling he’s going to go get her and races off in the taxi, leaving Johnny in the dust. (Isn’t this where we’re supposed to hear Simon and Garfunkel?)

Casa de la Barrera. Arturo and Luisa are ready for the wedding. He’s nervously asking about the rings, the lazo, etc. He’s pacing the room. Luisa tries to calm him down. She knows he’ll be happy because he found a woman like Teresa whom she loves as much as he does. They talk of how their parents have always been with them. Luisa knows they send their blessings on this day.

Refugio and Tere: Tere insists she tell him what Mariano told her. She tells her not to waste her time, she’s determined to marry Arturo. Refugio’s convinced they won’t be happy-- she’ll live with the regret of having ruined her life and that of el licenciado’s. He’s a good man and will suffer. But her only interest is Tere and that’s why she’s here to try to convince not to go through with it because the man she loves is Mariano. And he loves her. Tere is astounded that even on her wedding day, she is incapable of controlling herself. Doesn’t she see that insisting that she supposedly loves Mariano bothers her? Refugio: It’s a mother’s obligation to make sure her daughter is happy. Teresa: Then be happy that she’s ok instead of always ruining her life. She should be wishing all the happiness she deserves. Refugio: Hopefully she’ll never regret having been driven by her ambition.

Church: Fernando jokes with Arturo about a last minute escape to the Bahamas. Art tells him not to joke like that – he’s so nervous. Fer assures him he’s just joking and would be the first to chain him to the altar if he thought Arturo was getting cold feet. Arturo quips back wondering if Fernando will be as chistosito (funny) when he marries his sister, Luisa. (If it weren’t so sad, it would be so cute. Arturo is so nervous.)

Aurora’s place: Playing the Teresa/Mariano and now Teresa/Arturo theme, we see Teresa with the bridal veil covering her face (she should be covering her face—out of shame!). She thought bubbles, “La única manera de lograr lo que quieres es dominando los sentimientos" (the only way to achieve what you desire is by controlling your feelings). Then she adds her mantra, of course: Entre ser y no ser, yo soy, as she dramatically lifts her veil.

Back at the church: Arturo is getting very anxious, wondering what’s taking her so long (I’m not liking his tuxedo jacket) . Luisa tells him he needs to go inside the church, it’s bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. He’s dying to see her and besides, they love each other so much, nothing can bring them bad luck. Fernando tells her not to worry. He also tells her he just spoke with his father and he’s running late.

The bridal car arrives and Arturo greets her as she gets out of the car. Bad omen #1. She tells him, “Aqui estoy.” (I’m here). She looks beautiful in her Vera Chang original.

Aurora’s house: Ay caramba! Mariano arrives yelling out for Teresa, saying he’s come for her. The maid gives him the bad news that no one is there, they’ve all gone to la boda. He lies to her, saying he was invited but lost his invitation and doesn’t know where the church is. The maid obligingly gives him an extra invitation that has the church’s address on it. He runs off.

Church: Armando tells Refugio to cheer up, she looks as though she’s at a velorio (wake). She just knows this isn’t right. Juana tells her to look at the couple and she’ll see how happy Teresa is. We see Arturo and Teresa laughing. Juana’s convinced Arturo will give her anything she wants and by the way, did she tell her about the coche he bought her. Refugio’s glad she hadn’t told her because that’s another sign that Teresa just wants him for what he can buy her. Juana naturally defends Teresa, saying she loves him for his thoughtfulness, how he spoils her, and how he takes care of her. What woman wouldn’t want to be treated that way, with such attentiveness? Refugio doesn’t know, maybe they should ask Cutberto! SNAP! Boy, the old lady just doesn’t give up. She walks away and Juana is left behind like so much collateral damage. Armando goes to speak to his daughter, telling her she looks like a queen. Teresa tells him she’ll make sure they’re taken care of, bringing them out of debt and having a much better life. He’s so proud of her, finishing the university with her head held high (la frente en alto), dignified, demonstrating the values her mother and he taught her. He knows she’ll be very happy.

Wow, Paloma comes up to Arturo, telling him she hoped until the last minute she’d be able to win him back but she now sees it’s too late. He wonders if she thought he was capable of abandoning Teresa (dejarla plantada). No, Paloma, he’s not like that – he loves Teresa. Tearfully, she tells him she’s convinced if he’s willing to swear this before God, he must really love her. She hugs him close and wishes him happiness. Luisa, who’s been watching, rushes up and tells her to leave, she has nothing to do here. Fernando holds her back, Paloma leaves, and Arturo asks why Luisa can’t forgive like he has. She’ll never forgive her. She can’t believe she had the nerve to show up here. Fernando asks her to understand, Paloma still loves Arturo. Luisa can’t believe Arturo would forgive her after what she did to him. She won’t forgive her. Arturo just says, Luisa por favor, then walks away. Fernando doesn’t like her holding such rancor (bitterness) against someone. If she had been the victim, she might have been able to forgive. But anyone who messes with her bro becomes her peor enemiga (worst enemy).

Vecindad: Cutberto’s telling Johnny she’s stabbed him (clavó un puñal= literally nailed a dagger) where it hurts most. He never thought his Juanita would be capable of this. Me jugó chueco, ya tiene novio (loosely translated= she done me wrong, and now she has a BF). Johnny asks if Juana was giving him hope while she was also dating the other guy. Cutberto thinks so and he also thinks she’s acting as though she were Teresa’s mother, they’re exactly the same (igualitas)
He pulls out a bottle and Johnny stops him saying, “alcohol is the worst advisor, drinking should only be in celebration. If he drinks in sadness, he’s truly lost. They chitchat about Pati’s maid and possibly dating someone to make Juanita jealous.

Church: Refugio asks Teresa if there’s nothing to be done. Teresa calls her stubborn. How can she think she’d do something like that to Arturo. It’s enough that one woman already stranded him at the altar. Look how happy he is laughing and smiling. He’s happy with her. We now go to Arturo talking to Geno and Ruben, wondering where Mayra is. Ruben begins to explain just as Mayra and Aida walk up. Hugs and kisses all around with that hipócrita Ruben saying his two loves have decided to attend. Aida hugs Arturo, wishing him the best and Geno, the other hipócrita, is surprised to see them. Mayra then tells Geno she’s happy to see her and that it’s good to begin having fun little by little. THEN Ruben puts his arms around both Geno and Mayra saying, “the only problem here is that now you’re going to have to share (compartir) me.” He even does a bwa-ha-ha laugh! Ugh he’s such a pig. He laughingly clarifies that they’ll have to share him as a dancing partner, etc.

Aida now walks over to Teresa. Teresa didn’t think she’d come but she’s welcome to join her in her bliss. Aida tells her not to get too excited. She only came to make sure Teresa leaves the path clear for her and Mariano. Teresa’s not very happy with that thought.

Mariano is driving along when his cell rings. He pulls over to answer, good boy! It’s Aida and she’s wondering if he’s still coming because Teresa’s about to walk into the church. Now, why would she call him? He screams into the phone, “¡No! ¡Teresa no va entrar an ningun iglesia!” (Teresa’s not going to enter any church). He speeds off.

Church: Bridal march begins. Arturo walks in with Refusio. He walks up to the altar and Refusio even gives him la bendición! (blessing) then she gives him a look like qué lastima (pity). Bridal procession continues and at last Teresa and Arturo are face to face. She looks beautiful. I really like the Vera “Chang” dress except that the bodice is way too translucent for a church wedding. Fits her beautifully which is more than I can say about his jacket. Looks like he borrowed it from some kid.

Vecindad: Hernán el Galán is visiting with Espe. He’s happy to see her looking so well. She says she’s got him to thank for it. She’s doesn’t know how she’ll ever repay his kindness. He thinks perhaps there may be a way. It’s too beautiful a day for to be spent inside. “Are you asking me out, doc?” she asks. Since it is her day off, he feels it would be great to take in some fresh air. Johnny interjects, “It wouldn’t be such a bad idea to take him up on his offer. There’s no use staying here, bummed about not going to Teresa’s wedding. Besides, that wedding is going down bad.” Espe’s all, “¡¿Que?!” Johnny’s caught in a pickle. Espe demands to know what’s going on. Johnny lets on that Mariano said he wouldn’t let Teresa get married.

Church: the wedding continues. Armando hands over Teresa to Arturo as Ave Maria is sung. Beautiful church. Armando asks Arturo to take care of her and Arturo assures him he won’t disappoint him.

Grumpy’s house: Cutberto is hiding behind a tree as the maid Griselda arrives with a handful of groceries which of course spill all over the sidewalk. Cutbert rushes in to help her and does a play on words telling her not to worry about her “naranjas” he’ll lift them for her. She stands up, a little miffed, he then says not to take it the wrong way, he was referring to the fruit. She starts flirting with him asking who would’ve thought that besides being a mariachi, he’s all gentleman (caballero). Well, he jokes, they’re just getting to know each other. She’ll see that eventually he’ll lose the caballero in him.

Church: Ceremony continues. Priest talks about their commitment before God. Fernando and Luisa look lervingly at each other as does Ruben and Mayra, with Geno shooting daggers at them. Hector the director looks at Juana with a sparkle in his eye. Man, I like this guy. Priest continues, saying that through the sacrament of marriage, God will be with them and strengthen them throughout the remainder of their lives. Teresa looks scared and Refugio looks very serious. Here it comes! Priest says, “Does anyone present know of any reason that this marriage should not proceed?” Viewerville holds its collective breath and Geno looks at Aida who just shrugs. No one steps forward and the priest continues and proceeds with the vows. Just as he asks Teresa if she takes this man, Arturo de la Barrera… BAM! “¡TERESA!” shouts Mariano as he charges down the aisle. The church echos with his voice. All heads turn and Viewerville takes an even deeper breath. Geno and Aida are smiling. Teresa and Arturo both get up. Mariano continues: “No te puedes casar con el” (You can’t marry him) Aida speaks for all of us when she says, “Esto se está poniendo bueno. Se me hace que ya no hay boda.” (This is getting good. I think there’s no wedding now.) Mariano is looking intensely at Teresa as though he can barely contain himself. She walks toward him as everyone now rises from their seats. There’s a very effective heartbeat sound effect playing in the background. I think my own heart is gonna jump out of my chest as I hold my breath. She strides purposely toward him as he says, “I knew it. You love me.” He starts to say “ not for any commitment….” but doesn’t finish. She slaps him -- hard. He’s stunned, to say the least. Teresa: “How dare you interrupt my wedding with Arturo! Have some respect for this place. Before God and all these witnesses I ask that you understand that I have made my decision!” Arturo: “You’ve heard Teresa, largate (scram)!” He shoves Mariano who starts charging at him. Fernando steps in to hold back Arturo and Martin steps in to hold back Mariano. The priest shouts for everyone to stop, this is not the place for fights or arguments. Teresa tells the priest she’s there to marry Arturo because she loves him. Arturo says this man is here because he’s obsessed with Teresa. The priest pleads that unless Mariano has just cause to stop this wedding, he needs to move on. Mariano wonders if it’s just cause to know that Teresa loves him and yells at Teresa to confirm this. Teresa says she’s already said what she had to say. (oooh, lying in church, she’s going to hell). Aurora steps in and tries to calm Mariano, telling him he needs to leave. Aida and Geno smile gleefully. Aurora and Martin escort Mariano out while Arturo and Teresa look at each other. Do I detect a hint of doubt in Arturo? She holds her hand out to him telling him no one will separate them. She leads him back to the altar (sacrificial lamb, anyone?) She asks the priest to continue but first catches her mother’s look. Refugio sadly shakes her head and Teresa hesitates for a micro second then proceeds up to the altar, with her prize in tow. The priest calls for God to illuminate those that are in the wrong and to protect this couple who is here by their choice, and for love. He again asks if Teresa accepts Arturo as her husband. As a tear falls, she says she accepts him with all her heart.

Outside, Mariano is struggling with Aurora and Martin, hollering “Teresa es mía” Aurora tells him Teresa is now Arturo’s wife. He insists he’s the one she loves. Aurora wonders what manner is this to love Teresa, he needs to forget her. He’s only hurting himself. Mariano: “She swore to me she wasn’t going to get married.” Aurora: “Do you swear she told you that?” He tells of their plan to run away before the ceremony. Aurora is dumbfounded. Aida now arrives on the scene and hugs him. Mariano and Aurora stare at each other, thinking about what he’s just confessed.

Church: Refugio and Juana place the lazo around Teresa and Arturo. Outside Aida is trying to console Mariano, telling him she’s very sorry but she tried to tell him they were going to get married and he didn’t want to believe her. She asks Martin to take Aurora back inside, she is a bridesmaid after all. Aurora is very sad and doesn’t want to leave until Mariano is ok. Aida pleads with her not to make things worse. Martin agrees and takes her back inside. Mariano is pacing. He’s so upset and now looks angry as we return to the ceremony and the priest is blessing the couple. Arturo kisses his bride and they lock eyes. It’s done! She’s married him!

Outside everyone is greeting bride and groom. Teresa comes face to face with her mother who just refuses to leave bad enough alone. She says God gave her another opportunity and sadly she didn’t make the most of it (aprovecharas). Teresa wisely says nothing. Juana comes to her and says she was right in the way she handled Mariano. Teresa feels that was the only way he would understand and now there’s no going back. She starts to cry. Juana tells her it’s over. She knows Teresa is just angry but it’s time to celebrate and enjoy her wedding. Teresa asks Juana to find out where Mariano is. She wants to make sure he doesn’t pop up again. Luisa comforts Arturo telling him he’s married now and they’ll be happy. Fernando says much the same and he should take comfort in knowing that Teresa showed everyone his place is by her side. Aurora asks Teresa if she did the right thing because Mariano told her…..she doesn’t finish. Teresa asks her if he’s still there. Aurora goes to congratulate Arturo. Ruben now comes to Teresa commenting on the fracas. She smiles and says she’s not a woman who is easily forgotten. Ruben points out that Arturo will now make sure that Mariano, let alone any other man, will never come near her. She is now a married woman.

Aurora tells Juana that Aida took Mariano away. Juana’s not happy with the thought of those two being together. No one know what they are capable of (is she now anti-Mariano?). Aurora disagrees. Luisa greets Teresa telling her they’re now truly sisters. They both declare their love for each other. Fernando starts to chant, “beso, beso, beso.” The couple comes together but we don’t see them kiss.

Elsewhere, Mariano and Aida are walking down a street. Mariano is still ranting that yesterday Teresa demonstrated how much she loved him, that he’s the only man in her life. He tells of their plan to run away together. Aida, “Really? Teresa was going to abandon Arturo to run away with you?”

Back at the church, Arturo asks Tere to ‘splain what happened. She tells him Mariano’s loco. As much as she’s asked him to stop bothering her, he doesn’t get the message. He saw how she sent him to the devil and she’s furious. He’s ruined her church wedding but now all she wants to do is enjoy the fiesta but if Arturo continues with this that won’t be possible. She’s right, he says. He’s not going to let that infeliz ruin their wedding. She kisses him.

Aida & Mariano, still on some street: Aida wonders if the runaway bride scheme is the reason he told her they were through. Did Teresa seriously tell him she wasn’t going to get married? Mariano: What’s the use of repeating what she told him. He’s an imbécil. She tells him this should only serve to show just what a rata Teresa is. This is what she was capable of just because she saw them together. What should it matter to her to see them happy together if she’s supposedly so happy with Arturo? Mariano concedes she’s married and that’s not going to change. Aida thinks that at least he should see that Tere belongs to another. He’s so angry, he just can’t accept it. Aida then tells him if he wants another chance, she has an invitation to the reception.

Reception: Mayra, Ruben, and Genoveva arrive arm in arm. Mayra tells Ruben Aida needed to step away. They all think it’s due to her sadness, remembering her plans with Paulo. Ruben attempts to cheer them up by kissing each of them: Mayra on the mouth and his lover, er, Geno on the cheek. Let’s go have a fun time. Yuk.

Espe is in the car with Hernán el Galán. She’s reaches Mariano via cell. He tells her he’s on his way to see Teresa at the reception. She tells Hernán to step on it.

Reception: Aurora confronts Teresa with the Runaway Bride scheme. Teresa denies it all, saying Mariano’s crazy. Aurora presses her to be truthful. Teresa admits she had doubts at the beginning because she didn’t realize she really loved Arturo. She loves him. She didn’t give Mariano renewed hope and is incredulous that Aurora doesn’t believe that Mariano is the one who comes looking for her. Martin interrupts by telling them Arturo is looking for Teresa. He asks Aurora what’s up. She says nothing is wrong, she was just asking Teresa why Mariano showed up. Martin responds, “uh, because he’s necio (stubborn)?”

Fernando wonders now that Teresa will be living at Arturo’s, wouldn’t Luisa like to move in with him? She’s hesitant. He’d love to begin their life as a couple. Luisa whines, what if it doesn’t work out? She doesn’t want to talk about that now. They should celebrate and talk about it later. She introduces him to Refugio and Armando and shows them to their table. Armando clumsily pulls the chair out for Refugio. They’re really trying to do things right but Teresa’s embarrassed when Armando orders a cerveza and when Refugio doesn’t know what a mimosa is. She asks them to join her at their table but Armando says it would be rude to others seated at his table. He then uses the wrong term in referring to el Magistrado, who belongs to the judicial system. He uses the term Magisterio, which has to do with the teaching profession. El Magistrado politely sets him straight. Fernando tries to save Armando further embarrassment and suggests he take Teresa out for the first dance. Arturo then asks Refugio to join him. She refuses but he insists. She makes it a point to ask Luisa to watch her purse. When el Magistrado tells her jokingly they weren’t planning to steal it, she responds “well, the mule wasn’t stubborn (arisca)”. Teresa is really embarrassed by all this and continues to roll her eyes. Give it a rest. Parents always embarrass their kids. As they begin the dance, she starts in on Daddy Dearest, scolding him for embarrassing her not to mention Mom. How can mom say such things. It’s best he keep her quiet. She also complains he always took Mariano’s side and look what happened because of that. He almost ruined her wedding. Meanwhile, Refugio is sincerely apologizing to Arturo if she ever doubted his love for Tesesa. She prays to God that he’ll be happy with her daughter. He asks if she’s serious. She’s very serious and agrees to finally accept him as her son-in-law. Today, she became convinced he will make the best son-in-law. She keeps addressing him as licenciado. She begins to cry. Teresa notices and suggests they switch partners. She tells Arturo she’s really embarrassed with the Madrigal Manriquez and will have to talk to him later.

Casa Grumps: Johnny is on a ladder talking to Pati. They talk about the wedding fracas. She thinks it’s so romantic. He tells her he can’t help her escape cuz he has nowhere to take her.

The Graduate, Part Deux: Ay, Ay, Ay-ida. Mariano and she arrive at the reception. Being ever the alcahueta (procurer, gossip, pimp) she leads Mariano and points him in the direction of Teresa. Mariano to Teresa: “So the love of your life is that imbécil? The one you married instead of me? What would your husband think if he knew that yesterday you said just the opposite after you made love to me?”

High drama and the saga continues tomorrow. Can’t wait!

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