Caray, Caray!

Mariano is at Aida’s house. She’s worried he will go after Teresa now that he knows a divorce is imminent. He assures her he’s determined to forget about Teresa. They smooch.

Hospital: Teresa seeks out Aurora who makes it clear she’s too busy for her, saying she’s getting ready to start her rounds. Teresa wants to clear up the misunderstanding they had yesterday. Somehow Aurora got the impression she’s going after Mariano while she’s still married. She didn’t wait for an explanation. Aurora feels there’s no explanation necessary. It’s clear to her she married Arturo without loving him, dazzled (deslumbrada) by everything he had to offer. She’s convinced Teresa and Mariano still love each other. Not so, Teresa says. If asked, she’s sure Mariano would say he wouldn’t come back to her and she feels the same way. Aurora reveals that Refugio was sure they would reconcile. Teresa brushes that aside, saying her mother had always wanted Mariano for her.

Back at Aida’s, she thinks it’s a good idea to give their romance another try and Mariano agrees. She won’t allow what’s happened between Teresa and him to embitter her life. That’s what happened with Paulo. She didn’t appreciate her time with him and was so worried about Teresa. As a result, she was the only one who ended up hurting. She doesn’t want that to happen with Mariano. She wants them to enjoy what they have on a day to day basis. She snuggles with him.

Hunkasaurus House: Fernando tells Arturo to accept the fact that he still had feelings for Paloma and that’s why it’s so difficult for Teresa to forgive him. He knows whereof he speaks, having had experience juggling the affections of two women. Arturo dismisses these situations because those relationships weren’t serious. Fernando was never committed (comprometido) to one woman while seeing another. That would truly be terrible. Arturo warns him this better now happen with Luisa. Fernando gets the point. Arturo feels it’s going to be difficult to convince Teresa he loves her, saying that when you’ve betrayed a woman that thought she was the only one, she’ll never forgive you. That causes Fernando to pause and think.

Back at the hospital: Teresa suggests they go to her mother to clear it all up. Aurora refuses, saying it’s not necessary. Teresa doesn’t like that Aurora doesn’t believe her and besides, she’d be so embarrassed if Mariano heard this also (what her mother told Aurora). Aurora sees no use in all this because as far as she’s concerned it doesn’t matter whether or not Teresa wants to return to Mariano. In either case, he’ll never stop loving her. She gets up and leaves while the jaws theme plays and Teresa gets a smile of satisfaction on her face.

House o’ Hunkasaurus: Fernando is really agitated, flashing back to Cancún when Luisa agreed to see him but warned him not to trifle with her. He’s in anguish as he paces the floor then calls and leaves her a message saying those four words no one wants to hear from they’re lover: “We need to talk.” I gasp! He’s distracted by Martin who’s come by with a copy of Paloma’s will and other documents designating him as an associate of Luna Turqueza. Fernando tells Martin he’s thought a lot about their talk the other day and has to agree with him. If he’s not going to be serious with someone, it’s best to end it so she doesn’t continue to have hope. I gasp again! The cad! He frowns.

Night has fallen at the hospital and Aurora comes face to face with Mariano. She tries to back out but not before he tells her he’d like to talk to her. He’s become aware of the problems between Martin and her and asks if there’s anything he can do, thinking he may have been the cause. Aurora explains they’re taking a break and promises he’s not to blame. Besides, if Teresa divorces, he’s sure to return to her. No, Mariano says, she’s caused him too much pain and doesn’t feel he can ever be happy with her. He has decided to forget her. He sees that Aurora really cares for Martin and wants to do what he can to help her. What about him, she asks. He really doesn’t think that he’ll return to Teresa? Again he tells her no and that’s why he’s hooked up with Aida again. Oy! Aurora seems to think.

Vecindad: Arturo has come to speak with the in-laws and tells them of his continued efforts to win back their daughter. They all but tell him not to hold his breath. In the meantime, he wants Armando to continue with his work at el despacho. Absolutely not! Says Refugio, naturally. Arturo insists saying Armando was doing a fine job and shouldn’t have to suffer the loss of his job because of these marital difficulties. Armando doesn’t feel comfortable working for the man who’s made his daughter suffer. Arturo hopes that if Teresa can forgive him, they will too. Refugio wonders if he thinks it’s possible she’ll forgive him. He hopes so, especially now that she’s pulled back on the divorce proceedings. He’s even bought tickets for that European vacation.

House o’ Hunks: Oh no, Luisa’s arrived. I’m really dreading this. She wonders what Fernando wants to talk about. “It’s about us,” he says. She’s scared. He tells her their relationship can’t continue like this. She looks ill and he looks dead serious.

Casa Chavez: Armando’s not sure Teresa will agree to the trip. Arturo says he just wants to please her (complacer). In truth, he feels badly that he’s failed them. Armando’s not letting him down easy, telling him he failed their daughter. He assures them he’s doing everything he can for her to be happy again. Refugio says nothing would make them happier than for them to reconcile and leave behind everything that has caused this trouble. Armando hopes that if Arturo is successful in winning her back, he’ll learn to appreciate her and never commit such a mistake again. Arturo assures him he’s learned his lesson. Armando states the obvious: the only one who can make the decision is Teresa.

Back at Fernando’s place, Luisa haltingly asks if he’s trying to (sniff) tell her that……He interrupts her, reminding her that they had agreed to see how things worked out and…..Now she interrupts him, telling him it’s clear he wants to break up with her. Doorbell rings. She tells him to answer and if it’s her brother, they’ll leave so they can finish their talk somewhere else. ¡Es Mamá! She’s surprised Fernando by arriving without calling. He introduces her to Luisa. Mamá remembers her as Arturo’s little sister and gives her a big ol’ hug.

Casa de Teresa, la loca Teddy Toting Tiburoncita: Teresa’s walking around the upstairs walkway carrying both Teddys – Arturo Teddy and Mariano Teddy. She has flashbacks of when she got each: at the fair with Mariano and when Arturo brought the huge one seemingly to replace the Mariano Teddy. She tells them if they don’t do what she wants, she’ll find a third. “A rich man with whom I can start at zero; someone who doesn’t betray me.” SAS! – down goes Arturo Teddy over the railing. Now she holds up Mariano Teddy and says “someone who doesn’t spurn (despreciar) me. A man much richer than you!” Here she points at Arturo Teddy at the bottom of the stairs. Then she throws Mariano Teddy down to join him. What a nut job!

Back at Fernando’s apt: Luisa’s sitting on the couch as he’s passing out drinks insisting that Mamá stay at his apartment during her stay. She refuses, saying she wants to be able to come and go as she pleases. Addressing Luisa, she says that aside from coming to visit her son, she wanted to meet the woman he fell in love with. She’s always told him she only wanted to meet the woman he would marry and with whom he would have children. Apparently, he’s finally found her! She asks him to tell her all about the woman he fell so madly in love with in Cancún. Luisa just sits there drinking her wine. He can do nothing else but introduce her to Mamá as the woman he’s fallen for. She’s overjoyed and embraces her in a big mama bear hug saying she couldn’t wish for a better woman for her son. Luisa can only smile. What now?

Hospital: Aurora’s surprised Mariano is with Aida now that Teresa is free. She thought he’d surely take advantage of the situation and hook up with Teresa again. Mariano admits he still loves Teresa but says he can’t fall back into her game. Aurora doesn’t think Teresa’s playing this time but Mariano says it doesn’t matter, he can’t trust her again. She’s done too many things to him. What if he seeks her out and she once again says she wants to go back to her husband? Besides, he hasn’t reached the financial stability she longs for. Teresa isn’t patient. She wants everything now. If he were to return to her and she jilted him again he doesn’t know if he could handle it. Aurora understands and figures that’s why he’s with Aida, to withstand the temptation. Mariano disagrees, saying he’s been up front with Aida about wanting to forget Teresa and he intends to give Aida her place in his life. Aurora’s not too happy to hear this. Neither am I.

House o’ Hunks: Mamá is prattling on about Fernando’s mysterious love and then she asks Luisa about wedding plans. Luisa says they haven’t really talked about that yet and Fernando jumps in to say they’ve just been dating. Mamá asks her not to make her son wait too long. She remembers how Fernando spoke so enthusiastically about his love. She remembers Luisa as an intelligent, sensitive girl from a good family. She can’t think of a single fault. She congratulates her son on such a wise choice.

Back at the hospital, Aurora goes running to Papá. Martin’s left her and now that Mariano has decided not to return to Teresa, he hooks up with Aida. Hector tells her that sometimes the things you want come about at the wrong time (destiempo) and there’s nothing you can do. She’s very sad but at least she’s glad to see that Mariano has a new attitude toward Teresa. She used to tell him to seek her out, thinking they’d be happy but now she sees that Teresa’s been dishonest. If Mariano can be happy with Aida, oh well. Hector is sad to know there’s nothing he can do. Aurora thinks that at least with Martin she felt loved. She misses him so much and he’s leaving tomorrow. Hector wonders if she’s planning to seek him out. She won’t deny that she’s dying to see him and hold him so he’ll make her feel better but she can’t grab onto him (aferrar) as though he is una tabla de salvación (to be a last resort or hope) Hector agrees Martin doesn’t deserve that. Aurora says she’s so confused. She’s hurt by Mariano but also about Martin’s departure. She needs to think things through. Hector starts making ready to leave saying he plans to call Juana for dinner. He’s convinced Cutberto will not stop going after her but he’s not going to stand by and let it happen. He plans to fight for her and be the one who wins her over. He makes cute squinty eyes (ojitos) at her and leaves.

AAAAAGH – Juana’s apt and Cutberto’s there. Doesn’t he have anyone else to bother? Can’t he take a hint? He sticks around like a bad habit. He’s telling her he broke up with Griselda and doesn’t understand why Juana is still so unhappy with him. She tells him Hector makes her happy. Pati arrives for her sewing lesson and Cutberto asks her to vouch for him and tell Juana he only dated Griselda to help Pati & Johnny. Pati confirms this but also adds that it didn’t seem to be such a sacrifice for Cutberto. Well, that didn’t go very well.

Casa de la Barrera: Arturo tells Teresa no matter what happens between them, her father should continue working at the office. They talk about working side by side, separating their personal lives from their professional lives. Arturo feels he wouldn’t have a problem with that although he hopes they’ll continue being a married couple at the office. He shows her the tickets for the European vacation and tells her the decision is now in her hands. He asks her to think about it. This could be their farewell (despedida) or new beginning (comienzo).

Casa Chavez: Johnny and Pati are talking about their wedding and the unlikelihood of either set of parents attending. Her father has sent her mother on yet another trip. His father is pissed because he insists Johnny stole her away from her grandfather. Pati wants to be sure to listen to Refugio’s and Juana’s advice. FF>> Actually, I’m embarrassed to admit the accordion is kinda growing on me.

Casa de la Barrera: Fernando and Luisa arrive holding hands! She mentions having invited Mamá to stay there during her visit but she refused. Arturo greets them and thanks Fernando for helping mend things with Teresa, well almost. If he succeeds in winning her back it will all be thanks to Fernando. Hmmmm, everyone’s smiling but Fernando.

Casa Chavez: Pati thinks they should take it slow. They talk and smooch a little. Cutberto comes in and they ask him to be their Padrino because he did so much to help them. He agrees on the condition that Juana agrees to be the Madrina.

Casa de la Barrera: Fernando and Luisa are now alone and she brings up the discussion they were having when Mamá arrived, telling him she was very afraid he wanted to break up. He tells her he has no intention of hurting her. She goes on her merry way saying how glad she was to hear his mother say how she’d looked forward to meeting her. She was so pleased to hear his mother praise her. Then she wonders if that’s why he was so serious earlier: did he want to formalize their relationship because he knew his mother was coming? That was it, right?

Juana and Teresa are talking on the balcony above. Teresa shows Juana the tickets to Europe. Juana’s sure they’re going to patch up their differences. Teresa’s not so sure she wants to make it so easy for him (really?). She’s sure that if she’s divorced, someone better will come along. Juana wonders who could be better than Arturo. He’s handsome, gives her everything she wants. In contrast, if she were to find someone new, she’d enter the relationship after a failed (fracasado) marriage and as a divorced woman. (Oh, the horror!) Teresa doesn’t like the sound of that.

Downstairs, Fernando agrees that of course he was thinking of formalizing their relationship. Especially now that he sees how his mother has accepted her. Aurora sees how much her opinion matters to him. He tells her he respects his mother and is very close to her. Luisa’s happy Mamá likes her and seems to like her for a daughter-in-law (nuera). She asks him to please not do this to her again, she almost had a heart attack. In the future, he should just tell her what he’s feeling. He promises her he will.

The following day, Aida and Aurora meet up at the Club. Aida says it’s obvious Aurora is sad and Aurora admits it’s because she misses Martin. Aida suggests she go after him in France. After all, she spent a lot of time there and knows the language. She tells her the days of women sitting by waiting for someone to take notice are gone. She encourages Aurora to go after him. Aurora tells her she’s not as daring (aventada) as Aida. Well, Aida’s determined not to waste any time. That’s why she’s invited Martin to join her today at the club and here he is! He walks up looking all hawt and casual and Aurora practically swoons (as do I).

Casa de la Barrera: Luisa is doing her share of encouragement herself, trying to convince Teresa to go with Arturo to Europe. They’ll be far away and alone and possibly mend their marriage. Teresa says that’s what’s most important (surprised she doesn’t gag on her coffee). Teresa playfully suggests the tickets can be used by Luisa and Fernando. Not likely now that Mamá has arrived in Mexico. Tere starts pumping her for details and Luisa doesn’t disappoint, telling her how pleased Mamá seemed to be with Fernando’s choice, the talk of a wedding, even grandchildren. Teresa just smiles.

Back at the club, our threesome is enjoying a tall glass of grapefruit juice after a round of tennis. Aida introduced Mariano to tennis and he seems to have taken to it quite well. Aurora listens politely and then makes her exit. Mariano and Aida talk about him joining the club with her recommendation when Genoveva joins them. Ugh. Aida asks for Geno’s help in assisting Mariano with the purchase of an apartment.

Casa de la Barrera: Mamá comes to visit with Fernando and she sadly reminisces about Luisa’s and Fernando’s parents and the many evenings she spent here. Arturo arrives and greets Doña Oriana. She wonders where the missus is and Fernando assures her she’ll meet her in due time. Oriana tells Arturo she’s always thought of him as a son and now it appears they may soon be a real family.

The Club: Geno promises to find an apartment that will fit Mariano’s budget. As they’re talking, Ruben walks by, looking pretty good in casual wear. He tries to make a quick exit but not before Mariano tells him he’d like to talk to him about the pediatric ward. Ruben will ask his secretary to call him with an appointment. Ruben can’t get away fast enough. Genoveva mentions the awkward exchange and tells Mariano she knows it’s because of his friendship with Espe. She asks him to confirm Espe’s out of Ruben’s life. Mariano, ever the gentleman and true friend, prefers not to speak about her. Geno says he can trusssssst her. She knows all about Espe and her other man. She can talk to him about it.

Casa de la Barrera: Luisa tells Teresa she’s joining Oriana and Fernando on a visit to the Spanish Embassy to greet the Count (conde)of Argás (google shows this as a Greek city, is that right?) Luisa tells her that Oriana has many friends in that circle. Teresa is very impressed with the class of people Luisa will be socializing with if she marries Fernando. Luisa innocently blabs that Teresa can’t imagine all the places Oriana has said they’ll visit. She tells Teresa they didn’t let on that the Barreras are on the brink of divorce. They didn’t feel it was their place to do so. Teresa sees no reason not to, it’s the truth.

At the club Aida catches up to Aurora on her way out, telling her she has all the paperwork ready to get Mariano signed up. She’s anxious to see how quickly he’ll adapt to her lifestyle. Aurora’s happy that Aida’s gotten over Paulo. Aida says Aurora can get over Martin too. She needs to get on with it and she’ll see how quickly someone new will come into her life. Aida wonders at how things turned out. She knows it’s strange to think she’s now dating a man who used to be a messenger in her daddy’s business. Aurora quickly says there’s nothing wrong with that. Mariano has worked hard to get ahead and is now a great doctor. Aida acknowledges he’s achieved a lot and that’s what life’s all about: determine what it is you want and focus all your energies in achieving it. Aida agrees with Aurora’s assessment that she’s changed a lot since la prepa but she confesses that she initially started dating Mariano just to bug Teresa (dale la torre). Aurora is taken aback and assumes then that Aida doesn’t truly care for him. Aida tries to explain that when she was first reeling from the death of Paulo, she soon realized that Teresa was still in love with Mariano and saw that as an opportunity to hit Teresa where it would hurt her most. She knew Teresa was somehow at fault for what happened to Paulo. She admits she did it to get over her loss (desquitar) but then she got to know Mariano. He’s such a hard worker, intelligent, not to mention guapo and fun-loving. So now she admires him and has grown to be truly interested in him. Aurora hopes this is true and that she’s not just toying with him because that just wouldn’t be right.

Casa de la Barrera: Teresa wonders why Oriana wasn’t told about her marital woes with Arturo. Is it because she may not approve? Luisa doesn’t get to answer because Oriana walks in just then followed by the Hunkasauri. Teresa puts on such a sour face! Oy! Fernando introduces her and she gives her name as Teresa Chavez. Oriana is surprised Teresa is so young and then asks if she’s from the Chavez family of Monterrey or Merida? Teresa responds in a rather snippy way that she’s not from any family of lineage (alcuña). Oriana picks up on this and sizes her up. She can’t believe it. Everyone seems to start talking at once during this awkward moment: Teresa starts to explain, Arturo tells her it’s not necessary and Fer tries to get momma outta there. She doesn’t want to leave just yet, she wants to drink a toast with Arturo and get to know his wife. Luisa offers to bring out the drinks and asks if Teresa has the keys to wine cellar (cava) and Teresa makes it a point to say that she not only has that key, but all the other keys of this house as well. Oriana is intrigued by this piece of work. Speaking to Arturo, she admits his wife is beautiful but something about her doesn’t have her convinced aside from the obvious fact that she’s not from the same social circle as theirs. Arturo clenches his jaws.

Hospital: Yay! Handsome Hernán is back and Esperanza seems genuinely happy to see him. She welcomes him back telling him she really missed him. He doesn’t believe her and tells her he witnessed the smooching between her and Ruben! Ooopsie!

Back at the club, Mariano is ready to leave and Aida isn’t ready to let him go yet but agrees to meet him later for lunch. As he’s walking away, he runs into Martin who says he’s just there to clear out his locker. Martin suggests he look up Aurora, she seemed sad when he saw her earlier. Martin feels that’s not enough, convinced that she was just used to him. We get a glimpse of Aurora looking on. He tells Mariano she didn’t reciprocate his feelings. He’s leaving for awhile and later he’ll see if they can get back together or stay apart forever. Mariano wishes him luck and walks away. Martin looks sad. Aurora looks sad. I say au revoir baby – Aurora is meant for Mariano, I hope.

Back at the Barrera home, Arturo is defending his wife saying she may not have a family “name” but she’s an exceptional woman. Not only is she beautiful, she’s very intelligent. Teresa walks up unnoticed and listens in. Oriana has no doubt of her intelligence; otherwise she wouldn’t have snagged him! Fernando asks her to please refrain from her notions of society and “good” families. Oriana’s sorry but she feels that class distinction is a reality and it’s impossible to think that someone like Arturo’s wife will be accepted in their social circle. Whoa! Wait a minute, I thought I was gonna like this lady. Arturo pleads with her not to make Teresa feel bad, she’s very sensitive. Besides, they’re going through a rough patch right now. He blurts out that they’re separated and on the brink of divorce. Oriana is overjoyed at this news! After meeting his wife, she feels the best thing that can happen to him is to divorce her! Teresa is royally pissed and starts to cry.

Back at the club, Martin sees Aurora before she can get away. He tells her he’s leaving this evening and she needs to see if she can be happy without him. Seeing how sad she is, he jokes he may have to stay. Aurora is serious and tells him he was right in thinking that a separation would be good for them. She needs to figure out what she wants but she doesn’t want him to leave without knowing that she cares for him very much. (she doesn’t use the word amar)

Barrera Home: Oriana continues spewing her views on class distinction, saying one should always associate with others of the same level. Otherwise, serious problems will inevitably arise. Teresa composes herself and announces that the champagne will be served in the living room. Oriana makes it known she is aware of the possibility of a divorce. Teresa admits it’s true she’s considering it but Arturo has proposed a European tour for her to reconsider her decision. Arturo hopes he can convince her not to and she says that’s a decision only the two of them can make. Oriana’s not one to be left out of the discussion and thinks that if there is a problem and she’s already considered (plantear) a divorce, then perhaps it’s best to go through with it. Teresa shoots dagger eyes at the old budinsky as Fernando nervously reminds her the decision is up to Teresa and Arturo. Teresa calmly sits down and tells her she didn’t finish telling of her origins.

Club: This is getting repetitious. Aurora again tells Martin she doesn’t want him to leave without knowing how important he’s been to her. He responds by telling her he doesn’t want her to think he’s a coward running away from her. They use war-like metaphors, saying he entered in a war he couldn’t win and she tells him he won many battles. He hopes this time away from her will help him get her out of his heart. He asks her not to speak and just let him memorize her face and her smile

Back at the Barrera’s, Teresa tells Oriana she comes (provengo) from a humble family and she’s made her way through hard work. Arturo chimes in, saying he’s very proud of her. Oriana is surprised and leans in to tell Teresa that he had told her he would never marry someone who wasn’t of their set. Fernando is soooo embarrassed but Teresa tells him she’s not bothered by this. She feels Oriana is only saying the truth and she’s not offended by her comments. She doesn’t feel she’s less than anyone else. On the contrary she thinks it’s important to know the circumstances of others. She likes that Oriana speaks frankly in front of her. Oriana is happy to hear that because she likes to be upfront about things, she doesn’t beat about the bush (andar con rodeos). Oooooh….we end with tight close ups of both these b!tches as they square off! Fireworks are sure to come soon!

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