Caray, Caray!

Casa de la Barrera: Arturo tells Teresa he’s done all he can to convince her he’s sorry for his betrayal. He sees she’s not ready to forgive and sees no use in delaying the divorce any further. He wants to maintain some sense of dignity. She tells him she won’t fight him for anything (well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves here, Tere) and that her father has resigned his job. He doesn’t want to talk about that now. He just wants her to know how much he loves her and he’ll never regret having done so, but it’s clear to him he can’t stop (detener) her. If she wants to go ahead with the divorce, go for it. He leaves and reaches for the stairs where he all but collapses in tears. So sad. Tere looked as though she would have liked to go after him but holds herself back. Luisa finds her brother sitting at the bottom of the stairs. He tells her he doesn’t want to lose Tere, he just can’t. He gets a hold of himself and says he better leave before he reneges on what he just agreed to do. They both leave the house.

Genoveva’s house: Geno and Ruben are talking about BebéBigote. Ruben makes it sound as though he’ll only take the child if it’s a boy. He’s always wanted a boy. Geno tells him he should take custody in either case. They need to raise that child because who knows how much money Espe will come looking for if they don’t. Ruben says he agreed to take financial responsibility but that Espe also wants him to be responsible for the child’s education. Geno thinks there are many women who’d be happy with just the financial help. There are many single women who will kill themselves to support and educate their children only to find out they can’t do either. His conscience is clear. He tried to approach Espe in good faith but she refused. Geno’s convinced Espe has an ulterior motive: she must want Ruben to divorce Mayra and marry her. What Espe doesn’t know is that Ruben owes 45 million pesos to his wife. She tells him she’s the only woman who understands him and can help him.

Casa Chavez: Johnny and Pati are trying to distract Refugio from her worries over Teresa when Armando comes in. He tells her of his discussion with Arturo and how he wanted to bring Teresa home with him but she told him leaving the house could be seen as abandonment in divorce proceedings. He made it very clear to Arturo that he and Refugio will support Teresa no matter what. Oh, and one more thing, he quit his job.

Hospital: Espe talks to Mariano about Ruben. She’s convinced he won’t change and he won’t be a good father for her baby. Duh! He won’t recognize him as his own and won’t dedicate his time to him. Mariano thinks it’s good that Ruben at least wants to provide child support but Espe thinks her child doesn’t deserve that. She knows Mariano thinks it’s a good idea for Mayra and Aida to know about the babdaddy’s true identity. Mariano repeats it’s best for the truth to come out. Espe is convinced her future residence at la vecindad, where Juana and Refugio can both help her, hinges on Mayra and Aida being kept in the dark. She pleads with him not to tell them.

Casa Chavez: Refugio’s proud of her man for quitting his job. After all, how can they continue to take money from the man who hurt their daughter. They talk about money troubles. Johnny and Pati talk about helping them with rent for Pati’s room and Pati helping with the laundry Refugio takes in.

Casa de la Barrera: Teresa tells Juana Arturo agreed to the divorce and she’s very sad about it. She tells her he stopped begging for forgiveness. Juana asks if that’s what she really wants. Teresa tells her that until that morning all she wanted was to be free in order to…(she hesitates) to be done with all this. But everything changed for her a short while ago. Juana thinks she should attempt to reconcile with him if she’s having second thoughts. Teresa refuses, saying she can’t go back now; it’s a matter of pride, of dignity. Anyone who crosses her path will pay; Juana should know that by now. Juana understands but doesn’t think it wise at this time to “ponerte los moños!” (literally= don’t put on your ribbons, meaning don’t get in a huff). Juana understands, saying she knows what it’s like to think you’re losing the love of your life (thinking they’re talking about Arturo). Teresa says today the love of her life told her to go to the devil. (she’s talking about Mariano). Juana refuses to accept this and urges her to go to Arturo and tell him how much she loves him. She’ll then see how quickly everything will be as it once was. Tere disagrees, saying she can’t go back as far as Arturo is concerned and she can’t recover what she had before she met him.

Hospital: The conversation has turned to the topic of Barrera marriage. Espe knew that marriage was in trouble because Teresa never stopped loving Mariano. Mariano agrees but apparently not enough to marry him. Instead, she opted for Arturo and the lifestyle he offered. Espe tells him Teresa once confided that she would try to fall in love with Arturo. Mariano scoffs at this statement. Espe asks if Mariano plans to try again with Teresa once she’s divorced. Negative, he doesn’t know what he feels for her now. It’s now his turn to seek out other opportunities and see other women.

Casa Chavez: Johnny and Pati have made dinner and insist on waiting on Armando and Refugio. They talk more about how life’s gonna be in their home once they’re married.

Casa de la Barrera: Teresa’s telling Juana of her dreams before she met Arturo. She had dreams of succeeding on her own, getting married and living happily ever after. But her dreams never came true. Juana tries to reason with her, reminding her she excelled in her studies and her work. Her marriage may not have been successful but it may be a question of working at it and giving it a chance. If she’s intent on divorce, so be it, but she recommends that Tere be absolutely certain. She wonders if it might not be such a bad idea to go on that European vacation. Tere would like nothing more than to go on that trip to see all those countries and travel like a queen but she doesn’t want the type of marriage where the unfaithful husband buys his wife expensive gifts to make up for his infidelity. She wants someone who knows that he will lose her if he’s unfaithful. Juana thinks she says this because she’d be incapable of betraying her husband, even in thought. HA! Teresa continues, saying she wants someone who thinks only of her and confesses she was very hurt by everything that happened with Arturo. Juana thinks this is proof of her love for Arturo. Teresa has picked up a rose and is crushing it in her hands as she says this has really hurt her pride (orgullo), her vanity (vanidad) because he was supposed to have eyes only for her. Juana sees Teresa reacting with so much anger and jealousy that she feels she should give her husband another chance. Teresa refuses, saying she’s too proud. Arturo’s going to pay for what happened with Paloma. Not only will she divorce him, she’s going to take everything she can from him. Dramatic music. Juana looks scared. Teresa looks defiant. Viewerville saw this coming.
Restaurant: Aurora has arrived at Martin’s restaurant asking for a table for two if he’ll join her. She’s so darn cute. Of course Martin joins her. He’s not as stupid as Mariano. Aurora tells him she’s been thinking of him and wanting to talk to him. She misses him and wants them to be together again. She wants to explain what happened with Mariano. Martin feels he understands, possibly better than she does. She tells him she really likes him. Martin accepts this but says he loves her and that’s the difference. He promised he’d be patient and it’s all a process. As part of that process it’s his task to give her the freedom to determine what it is she wants. She says she wants to be with him. He feels it would be so easy to accept that and have things go back to the way they were. He enjoys being with her but doesn’t want her to regret her decision. She and Mariano are both unattached at the moment. Does she want to reconcile out of guilt? She does feel guilty for talking to Mariano without first talking it over with Martin. He feels that compensating for this guilt she feels is not love. He tells her he’s decided to go away. He’ll be studying Food Administration in France for two months.

Casa de la Barrera: Teresa clarifies that “taking everything” is just a saying. It’s just that she’s very angry with Arturo and that’s why she said she wants to take everything. She is owner of half of his firm although she hasn’t really accounted for all the cases. Maybe it’s time she review the bookkeeping. She tells Juana she can continue to work alongside him after the divorce. He’s the best male attorney (abogado) in Mexico; she will become the best female attorney (abogada). So she’ll have to separate the professional from the personal. Juana thinks that’s a problem considering Teresa’s jealousy even though Paloma is dead. How will she feel when she sees him with another woman. Teresa responds, “How about how he’ll feel when he sees me with another man?” She’s not wasting any time. For her, when something’s over, it’s forever. “Ser o no ser, y yo soy.”

Restaurant: Martin says the time has come when all couples don’t know what to say. Aurora tells him he’s been someone very important in her life. He understands but he want to be the most important and he may yet be. He jokes she can always come running through the airport as they do in romantic films, screaming, “Martin, Martin! I want to tell you, you’re the love of my life.” She’s crying and he reminds her he was willing to take the risk. He may not have walked away with the prize but at least no one can take away what they’ve had together.

House o’ Hunk (or is it House o’ Hunks?): Luisa and Arturo have returned and tell Fernando that Teresa has decided she wants a divorce. Arturo says he tried to show some dignity and fortitude (fortaleza) and agreed to grant her the divorce. Luisa thought they’d surely be able to work things out in Europe. Arturo thought so also but also understands Teresa will never understand why he had that moment of weakness. Luisa suggests they can possibly still work things out during the divorce proceedings. He plans to keep trying but he can’t continue to let Teresa see him so defeated (derrotado) and ruined (deshecho). He wonders what’s to become of his life. He can’t think of himself without her by his side. Fernando sits there with a shifty-eyed look on his face. Hmmmm, I smell trouble.

Hospital: Aurora arrives for her rounds still dressed in her fancy dinner duds but looking forlorn. Mariano asks if he can help and she tells him of Martin’s European studies. She doesn’t want to discuss further and walks away.

Morning at Vecindad: Espe notices Juana is depressed as she’s looking at a picture of her deceased husband. Besides being handsome, he was very noble (recto) and accomplished (cumplido). In contrast, Aurora’s father turns out to be a married man and Cutberto keeps finding himself kissing Griselda. The two men combined don’t equal one. For now, she’s on strike (huelga) and plans to dedicate herself to other things, like her sewing. She hands Esperanza a package, it’s a maternity blouse with the word Bebé emblazoned across the top and a blue arrow pointing to the tummy. (I, for one, HATE those). Juana tells her she needs to prepare herself for the inevitable gossip that will begin once she starts wearing maternity clothes. Espe doesn’t care. She will proudly tell them with her head held high (con la frente alta) that she plans to be a single mother. She thanks Juana and they embrace.

Martin meets with Hector and tells him he always had good intentions toward Aurora. Hector’s appreciative of Martin’s behavior toward his daughter. Martin had hoped to one day marry her but things didn’t turn out the way he had hoped. Hector’s sad to hear this. He thinks Martin is an extraordinary man and had hoped things would work out. Martin says they’re giving themselves some time to see what happens and for the time being, he thinks it best he leave for awhile. He gives Hector his itinerary saying he’s the only one who will have them. He jokes Aurora may someday miss him so much or be in the need of love….

Casa Chavez: Armando and Teresa reminisce about the days when Teresa and Rosita were still home with them. Armando thinks perhaps Teresa will soon be living with them again. (don’t hold your breath, Pops) Refugio would love to have her back but also thinks that if she still loves Arturo, she should fight for her marriage. Armando doesn’t think that will happen. She’s very disappointed. Armando is on his way to the office to put things in order and put in his resignation.

House o’ Hunks: Arturo meets with Martin, clarifying the outcome of Paloma’s fortune. It will all be put toward the children’s foundation, as Paloma would’ve wanted. He explains he wanted to separate himself from all things Paloma. Martin is in agreement and will contact Ruben to settle everything before he leaves for France and will remain in contact with Ruben from there. He feels they need to continue supervising the construction of the pediatrics wing. Arturo already spoke with Hector who as Hospital Director will continue to supervise both Aurora and Mariano. Martin is clear on everything although he’s not very familiar with Ruben. Arturo advises him he’s left Ruben with authorization just in case; however, if he and Teresa divorce there shouldn’t be any problem with him resuming the reins. (ruh-roh) Martin wishes him the best.

Hospital: Teresa’s come knocking at Mariano’s office and she doesn’t get the warm reception she was hoping for. Mariano tells her he made it very clear they have nothing left to talk about. She asks him if it’s true they aren’t going to give it another try. No, he tells her. He’s not going to give her another try at hurting him. She doesn’t understand how he can say that. Without Arturo between them, they can be happy. She starts to talk about his burgeoning career and he interrupts her. He tells her to stop making plans that involve him. She can do what she wants with her life but she will not make him responsible for his divorce. She tells him she’s made her decision to divorce Arturo. Adelante (go for it), he tells her, but do it for yourself. He can’t and doesn’t want to promise her anything. He gets up and opens the door, asking her to please leave. As she leaves, she turns to him and tells him he’ll regret this because the only person now standing in the way of their happiness is him. She walks out, he closes the door behind her as their theme song plays. He’s muy pensativo. She hesitatingly walks away, stops, then turns to look back. I will not hesitate to say I am very proud of Mariano. Is this finally it? Will he stick to it this time or is it too soon in the novela to hope for this?

Casa Grump: Grumpy Granpa is back in Pati’s room, crying. I do feel sorry for the old codger as he looks around the room and stands at the bars at her window saying not even these bars could hold her. He wasn’t able to save Pati. The only thing he accomplished was her mother hating him even more.

Vecindad: Pati and Refugio are wearing matching aprons. Pati is helping her with the laundry on the roof. Johnny arrives with the paperwork necessary to get married hoy mismo (today)! Juana arrives on the rooftop and is very gloomy indeed. She tells Refugio she hasn’t forgiven either Cutberto or Hector so she’s free….and very much alone. Refugio is on team Cutberto, telling her to give him another chance.

Hospital: Hector the Director tells Aurora her mother is nowhere to be found. It’s as though the earth swallowed her up. For one thing or another that he’s not too sure about, the divorce is stalled (atorado) and he doesn’t know how long that will be. He notes her sadness and they talk about Martin leaving. She’s very confused but she knows she likes him very much. Hector poses a question: What if he told her to go to the airport and Martin asked her to marry him now or lose him? What would she say? Aurora says she’s not ready to marry. Hector asks what her response would be should Mariano ask her. Aurora says she wouldn’t be able to do that to Martin. That’s not what he asked, he says, but her response tells them what they both already know. She likes Martin. She misses him and wants him by her side but she doesn’t love him enough to consider him the love of her life. He advises her to let him go. Aurora cries as she nods her head.

Vecindad: Gris arrives toting a suitcase. Cutberto greets her telling her he’s found her a job. She tells him she just came by to tell him she’s going back to her pueblo. If that’s what she wants, he’s happy for her and wishes her the best. He also asks her forgiveness if he hurt her feelings. She confirms he did hurt her. She wanted nothing else but to be the mother of his children, but, sigh, oh well. He tells her not to worry, she’ll find someone who will father her children. She’s glad they’re not parting on bad terms. She reaches out to give him one last goodbye kiss. I knew it! Juana sees them as she’s coming down from the rooftop. Gris and Cutberto say they’ll miss each other. She asks if he’ll accompany her to the bus station. He tells her he’ll not only accompany her, he’ll carry her suitcase and pay her fare. Juana witnesses them leaving arm in arm. Refugio asks what she’s looking at. Juana answers, “The proof of my stupidity, but that’s over.” Every man comes up with something. What she needs to do is to continue being the respectable widow. She wipes away a tear and walks away.

Hospital: Aurora agrees Hector has a point. It wouldn’t be fair to run to Martin and ask him to stay when she can’t return his feelings. Some say one person in a couple will love more than the other, but Aurora feels that love should be mutual (mutuo) otherwise, it won’t work. Now she asks how things are going with Juana. He tells her Juana will be nothing more than a friend so long as he isn’t divorced. He knows she has another suitor, Cutberto el Mariachi. He notices she already knew this. She tells him Cutberto has always been after her but she isn’t interested. She advises him not to stay away from Juana.

Arturo visits Ruben’s office. They chat a little about the improved relationship between Ruben and Mayra. Ruben’s still uncomfortable with Mayra’s notion of being a business woman (mujer de negocios). He feels this novelty (novedad) will soon pass and things will return to normal. Arturo asks if this includes Espe, does he wish to have her as his lover again? Things are difficult, Ruben says. He offered to stay with her so long as they are discreet. Arturo’s not surprised she refused the offer. Ruben is sure she still cares for him but she wants the complete fairytale (cuenta de hadas). She wants him to be close to the child, to educate him, but he’s not in a position to do that in his current situation. He can’t divorce Mayra without serious consequences. It would affect his image. He assures Arturo, one way or another, he will look after his son. He’ll have everything he deserves.

Vecindad: Teresa whines to Aurora about Teresa’s marital woes. She ends by telling her Teresa expressed her love for Mariano. Aurora wonders if Teresa is planning to return to Mariano.

Ruben’s office: Arturo tells Ruben about the pending divorce. Ruben comments on how expensive the relationship with Teresa turned out to be. Arturo resents this, saying Ruben knows how much he loves her. Ruben spews out another of his misogynist views: with an ocean (océano) of possibilities, why did he settle for one mermaid (sirena) in his pond (piscina)? Arturo responds by saying it’s clear they do not share the same views about relationships, so it’s best to leave it at that. He changes the subject to that of Paloma’s foundation. He tells him Paloma’s entire fortune will go to the foundation. He also clarifies that he gave Ruben run of the foundation to placate Teresa. Should they end up divorced, he plans to resume at the helm. Ruben points out the irony in all this. Teresa and Paloma both would have done anything for him and in the end he’ll end up alone. Arturo just sighs in frustration.

Vecindad: Aurora and Refugio continue their visits. Refugio feels Teresa rushed into marriage. She feels they should have dated longer. Aurora asks again about Teresa going after Mariano. Refugio thinks that if Teresa is divorced it’s possible Mariano and she can be happy. Refugio thinks Teresa still loves Mariano and Aurora thinks Teresa still loves Mariano. There’s a knock on the door and our hero Mariano comes in. Aurora seems uncomfortable and tries to make a quick getaway. He mentions her sadness over Martin and reminds her he’s there for her. She thanks him but says he can’t help with this and she leaves.

Casa de la Barrera: Teresa is on the phone with the accountant, Amadeo, making plans to discuss the bookkeeping at the law offices. Fernando has come to see her about the divorce. She tells him she just can’t forgive Arturo. Fernando asks if she’s very sure. Arturo’s his best friend and knows he loves her very much. She asks what he would think of a woman who would reconcile with a cheating husband. He would think that woman loved her husband very much. Teresa disagrees, saying he would look at that woman in a different light. If she forgives Arturo, no man will think the same of her. That’s not true, he says. She’s a marvelous woman and any man can see her worth. Everyone except Arturo, she says. Oh, turn on the crying machine. Through tears, she says that what he did hurt her more than she could have imagined. She feels devalued (desvalorizada), bitter (amarga). She embraces him as the guitar goes into the wah-wah mode. Of course, Fernando folds her into his arms. What a sap (bobo)!

Vecindad: Meddling Mom talks to Mariano about Teresa’s intent to divorce Arturo. He’s aware of that but he assures her their problems weren’t caused by him. She tells him how much she’s always cared for him and how she always felt he’d make Teresa happy. Mariano tells her that was another time (época). She asks if he no longer loves Teresa. He tries to tell her things aren’t what they were before. He had nothing to do with Teresa’s separation and he doesn’t think he can go back to her. Refugio looks a little disappointed.

Casa de la Barrera: Teresa pulls away and tells him this is very difficult for her. Fernando thinks that before divorcing, Arturo and she should try something else, perhaps therapy. The b!tch then turns to him, gets very close (kissing close), and asks almost in a whisper, “truthfully, is that what you want? For me to return to Arturo?” The heat is on, Fer baby. You’re gonna fall!

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