Caray, Caray!

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RUH-ROH!! Chica selling cookbooks asks Teresa if she ever found Mariano? IN FRONT OF LUISA!!! HAHAHA!

CASA ALCAZAR: Vanesssssa has her bags packed and ready by the door but she wants a few words with Hector before she vacates the premises. He tells her she had it coming. He had made it very clear that anything between them was impossible and that he loves Juana. Vanessa accuses him of only wanting revenge. No, what he wants is to live peacefully (tranquilo) and that she respect Juana. Vanessa thinks he just wants to separate her from her hija, but she will not permit it! She’s tried to reconcile with him but he’s rejected her. Now he’s forcing her to do things she doesn’t want to do. She’s upset that he divorced her without notifying her. Hector loses it and raises his voice, telling her he would have told her if he only knew where she was! She was the one who disappeared so don’t come here with your silly stories and now you need to scram! Aurora walks in and says, “Vamonos” Hector takes that to mean she’s driving her to a hotel. Aurora clarifies that she means to move in with Vanessssssa. Hector is heartbroken and Vanessa’s head is downcast, playing the victim. Hector begs her to reconsider. Aurora comments that this is his house and will soon be Juana’s as well and Vanessa won’t be able to visit her whenever she wants. Sooner or later this would cause problems between Vanessa and Juana and it isn’t fair to either of them. Hector is nearly crying and says he isn’t about to lose her because of Vanessa. Vanessa really lays it on thick now. She humbly apologizes to Hector, then turns to Aurora saying she doesn’t want to affect her relationship with her father. Hector looks on in disbelief. Well, hang on good Doctor, cuz here comes another blow. Juana walks in saying, “that’s not going to happen. I’m the extra one here.” Hector can’t believe this is happening.

FERNANDO’S APT: Sharkita starts tap dancing, saying she wasn’t looking for Mariano but she had heard from Aida that he lived here. She hastily buys two cookbooks to get rid of the chatty neighbor. Then she asks Luisa if she should tell Arturo, acting as though she’s soooo concerned and doesn’t want any problems. Luisa advises her to tell him. It would be much worse if they run into each other and he finds out Teresa knew all along.

The talk turns to the wedding. Teresa’s afraid that if Oriana orders it, she won’t be one of Luisa’s bridesmaids, since she isn’t “high society”. Luisa understands but hasn’t said anything because she’s doesn’t want to rock the boat. Teresa also doesn’t want to cause problems with her future Monster-in-law. Luisa tells her that Arturo basically put Oriana in her place. She’s sure she can convince Oriana that Teresa must be a bridesmaid and besides if it weren’t for her, she and Fernando wouldn’t be novios. Teresa hugs her and says she’s so happy she’s letting her help with the wedding.

CASA BARRERA: Arturo wants to make sure Fernando really wants to marry Luisa and isn’t just giving in to his mother. Fer assures him Luisa is the love of his life, etc., etc. Arturo warns him that better be so because in the event there is a problem in the future, he’ll come looking for him - not his mother. Fer laughs this off and tells him he has nothing to worry about. There are other things they need to discuss, Arturo says, among them the question of money. He tells Fer that Luisa is protected financially with what their parents left her and also with what he’s given her. Fernando says he will take care of Luisa and promises Arturo that she will live in a manner she deserves. Arturo suggests a pre-nup since Fernando has so much money. Uh-oh, Odiosa Oriana has just slithered in and of course voices her opinion. She’s against a pre-nup, saying that would be offensive to Luisa. Arturo mentions that’s what is done these days and it’s best to have everything out in the open from the beginning. (He and Teresa didn’t sign one, right?) Oriana feels this is only done when there is little confidence in the couple. But that’s not the case here. Fer chimes in saying what’s hers is hers and what’s his will be hers and for their children. Oh, I like that! Arturo’s still not convinced but Oriana waves his objections aside saying Luisa will be a wonderful wife and mother. She will be part of her family with all the obligations and privileges that come with it.

CASA ALCAZAR: Juana pleads her case. They can continue their relationship away from this house. Hector attempts to say something but she stops him, telling him to allow Aurora and her mother to continue to live there, for Aurora’s sake. She takes him away so they can talk alone. Vanessa doesn’t understand that woman – first she’s all drama and now she’s the peacemaker. Aurora just cries. Vanesssssssa now says she agrees with Juana that they should stay and later they can convince Hector to return. Ugh. What a snake!

FITO EL MALDITO meets Johnny on a corner. They chat back and forth – Fito lures him with all the potential earnings and how Pati can continue to live the life she’s accustomed to. Johnny hems and haws – bottom line: Fito wants to know if he’s in. Johnny doesn’t like it and tells him his dealings are bien grueso (slang for really bad, heavy). Fito says fine, then don’t be surprised to find the little woman ice cold in the middle of the street! This really scares Johnny and he pleads for Pati’s safety. Fito relents and says well, maybe not in the middle of the street - how ‘bout on the sidewalk? Johnny gives in and agrees to continue working for him, until Fito can find someone else. Fito laughs his maldito laugh and makes sure Johnny knows he’ll be working for him until he decides different.

CASA CHAVEZ: Armando’s excited about a conversation he had with Amadeo about savings. He hopes to one day save enough so they can buy their own home. Refugio actually likes the idea. Wow, she actually agrees? Pati arrives saying Johnny’s held up somewhere and she talks about her ongoing sewing lessons.

HECTOR AND JUANA are in a restaurant discussing the Aurora/Vanessa situation. He’s not in agreement that Juana stay away from his house. She has every right to be there, not Vanessa. Juana, being the docile person that she is, says it’s because Vanessa is her mother. He repeats she lost all her rights when she left 20 years ago. Juana tries to get him to understand it’s for Aurora’s own good. She’s regained her mother and she’s afraid of losing her again. He’s amazed by Juana. Instead of Vanessa sacrificing herself for her daughter, it’s Juana who’s doing all the sacrificing. Juana feels it’s what’s right. Now if it were only a question of dealing with Vanessa, “otro gallo nos cantara” (that would be another rooster’s song). He’s really taken by her sensitivity. He promises her he has no feelings for his ex. He’ll be moving to a hotel or to Hernan’s until they marry. If it were up to him, they’d marry today. He kisses her hand.

CASA ALCAZAR: Vanessa’s on the phone with the mysterious “mi amor”, telling him/her that she managed to stay in the house but Hector’s moved out. She’ll find a way to get him to move back in. She has to hang up and hurriedly stashes the cell behind the sofa cushion as Aurora walks in (looking like a schoolgirl, I might add. Looks like my Catholic high school uniform sans the boots). She confronts her about kissing Hector on the mouth as both Hector and Juana said. Vanessa says she has no reason to lie (choke). Aurora’s so worried because it’s so clear to her Vanessa still loves Hector. Vanessa lays it on thick, saying not only is her heart breaking, but also all her dreams that they could be a family once again. Aurora wishes things had been different. Not to worry, says Vanessa. They’ve lost the battle not the war. She knows Aurora can convince Hector to return home and she promises she won’t go near him again.

CASA BARRERA: Arturo’s had a rough day dealing with Saenz. Teresa tells him not to worry, it’s only another client. He comes clean with her, telling her he’s not just another client. He’s Saenz’ aval (there’s that word again, meaning bank guarantee). He spells it out for her (and me) that if Saenz were to renege on his loans, Arturo would be responsible. Teresa is speechless….and she wants an explanation, as do I. Saenz was helpful when Arturo exonerated his father and recaptured his inheritance. Saenz had some great business dealings and Arturo financed his first two ventures and they had great profits. Later he became his aval. She knows he’s a great lawyer and he won’t lose this case. He can’t, he’d lose everything. She takes this moment to tell him Mariano lives in the same complex as Fernando. Yeah, kick him when he’s down. Arturo reacts as expected and asks Teresa to visit Fer/Luisa as little as possible. She assures him that if she meets up with Mariano, she will not pay him any attention. Juana arrives just then.

CASA ALCAZAR (AKA musical suitcases): Now it’s Hector’s turn to have his suitcases ready. Aurora pleads with him not to leave. He has to do it for Juana’s sake. Hector promises to see her every day at the hospital and whenever she wants as long as it’s not here. Mariano arrives as they’re saying their good-byes. Aurora explains. She tells him Hector and Juana are adamant Vanessa kissed him on the lips while Vanessa insists she kissed him on the cheek. Mariano can’t believe Hector would lie and Aurora feels her mother has no reason to lie. Mariano feels it’s a good idea they not live under the same roof (techo). Vanessa comes in welcoming Mariano and saying how much she wants to get to know Aurorita’s little friends. She’s happy he can join them for dinner. He asks if he can invite his novia, Aida to join them. Sure, why not.

CASA BARRERA: Juana has told Teresa about the goings on at Casa Alcazar. They’re both convinced Vanessa wants Hector back. Teresa doesn’t agree with Juana’s agreement to stay away. She should make it very clear to Vanessa that Juana’s the new woman in Hector’s life. Teresa reminds her of a dicho: “El hombre es fuego, la mujer estopa. Llega el Diablo y le sopla.” (literal: Man is Fire, Woman is tow/coarse cloth, then the devil comes to blow on them and POOF! Spontaneous combustion!) In other words, don’t let Vanessa get her hands on him or there may be FIRE!. Not everyone is like you, Teresa although we could say that she and Vanessssa are made from the same cloth. Anyway, Juana’s convinced Hector won’t go back to VAnessa because he no longer loves her. Teresa knows Vanessa will try to snatch him, she knows the type (yeah, look in the mirror). Juana is resigned to the situation. She couldn’t allow Aurora to move out, it would break his heart. Teresa is frustrated that Juana always puts others before herself. She needs to show more pride. Vanessa must be full of herself right about now but Juana needs to show her she’s just won one battle. Juana whines she doesn’t want to fight, she just wants to continue seeing Hector. Teresa says it doesn’t appear that way since she leaves him where temptation will find him. Just then the maid announces a visitor for Juana. It’s Hector, my roly-poly prince! He’s come by to tell Juana that he’s moved in with Hernan.

CASA ALCAZAR: Hola, hola, AEEEEEEEEDA’S arrived! She immediately asks after the good doctor. After an uncomfortable pause, Vanessa admits he left after she had a disagreement with Juana. “HE PREFERS LA MADRINA DE TERESA!?”, Aeeeeeda screeches. Vanessa hadn’t realized she was Teresa’s godmother.

CHEZ JOHNNY/PATI He’s arrived home and she proudly shows him the shirt she’s made him. He’s muy deprimido. He tells her he won’t be driving the taxi tonight because he wants to spend the evening with her. He wants this to be an unforgettable evening. He pulls her to him and we see he’s very sad.

THE FOLLOWING MORNING AT GRUMPY GRAMPS NEIGHBORHOOD: Johnny has come looking for Granpa. Aw, he’s going to sacrifice himself! He tells Gramps he was right, he never should have married Pati and asks if he’ll take her back or send her to Puebla with her parents. Gramps is bulging-eyes-IMPACTADO!

OUTDOOR CAFÉ: We finally meet Vanesssssa’s amor - Hugo! She runs to greet him and they embrace and kiss. They can’t keep their hands off each other as they express how much they’ve longed to be together. They finally sit and he gets to business, asking if she’s managed to get the money from her husband. She tells him it hasn’t been as easy as she had thought, there’s a tipa around that has complicated things. He’ll need to be patient. He complains she promised she’d have the money by now. How much longer is he supposed to wait? He’s desperate for money or he won’t be able to pay the rent and they won’t have a place to live. She promises to do whatever is necessary to get him the money he needs. Holy Gigolo! He knows she’ll do what’s necessary but “de amor no come” (love doesn’t feed you) If he doesn’t get that money, he’ll have to move away from here and neither of them want that. She begs him to be patient. He tells her he can’t go on living like this without a single peso, worried about everything. She gives him some money Aurora gave her and promises there will be more. He shouldn’t want for anything and she doesn’t want him to worry. They start making out at the table as he tells her he wants her body and her caresses (acaricias). He pulls away from her and checks out the money she gave him, telling her everything is going well.

GRUMPY GRAMPS calls Johnny un desgraciado! Now that he’s had his way with his granddaughter he wants her to move back?! Johnny says he’s doing this for Pati’s own good. Granpa says he should’ve thought of that before he took her. Johnny swears if he had known things would turn out this way, he never would have taken her. Granpa wonders if Johnny has the nerve to think he can bring her back and live with them. Johnny only wants her to be safe and protected. Granpa counters by saying she was already safe and secure before he showed up in her life. Infeliz! He accuses him of never having loved her. He shoves Johnny aside as he walks away.

CASA BARRERA: Tere’s on Arturo’s lap and he tells her he needs to get back to work on the Saenz case. He tells her she can help by taking on a new client whose husband divorced her without notification (gee, wonder who?). He explains she married for community property and now wants to take half of everything her husband owns. DOORBELL! Teresa goes to greet the new “client” and smiles her sharky smile as the Cobra-Haired Vanessa slithers in. Good thing Teresa speaks parseltongue! [shoutout to Harry Potter fans] “So, you’re the one who wants to take half of everything from Aurora’s father!” Vanessa checks out the house and Teresa confirms that, yes, this is her home. Obviously Aurora didn’t tell her she was married to Arturo de la Barrera. Vanessa says she’s here to see Licenciado Barrera because Hector divorced her without notification. Teresa points out he had every right to do so since she disappeared for so many years. She’s surprised the good doctor waited so long to move on. At least until he met her madrina. Vanessa struggles to contain herself as she says she wanted to talk to an attorney to see if she is entitled to anything after being married for so many years. (never mind she was gone for most of them). Teresa assures her she knows exactly why she’s here. Vanessa thinks it’s best she find another attorney because of Teresa’s friendship with Aurora. Maybe she’ll talk it over with Hector. Teresa tells her, “Please, don’t play the innocent. You’re in it for the money, to see what you can get. It’s no use denying it. We both know that’s the truth. I’ll tell you right now that you won’t get anything because it was my husband who managed Hector’s divorce.” Arturo walks down and introduces himself to la Señora Coronel, who seems to be in shock. Teresa recaps what he told her earlier, that this woman wanted to know how much money she can get from her ex-marido and she told her that she won’t get anything through them because she’s Aurora’s mother! Duhn-duhn-DUHNN. Arturo’s impactado. He repeats what Teresa’s already told her. Neither of them will take her case.

CASA JOHNNY/PATI: Johnny arrives home to find a package waiting for him from Gemma. Pati’s so happy, thinking it’s some kind of bonus. They open the package and find various food items. Pati reads the attached card: “Just so you’ll know we’re thinking of you and especially your wife.” Johnny is frantic and sweeps everything from the table, frightening Pati. He yells at her, telling her he doesn’t want her there, it was a mistake to get married. She doesn’t understand, they were so happy this morning. He shoves her away telling her he’s no longer happy. She should go back to her granpa, they were wrong to marry.

CASA CHAVEZ: Pati has gone to cry on Refugio’s shoulder. She doesn’t understand how he could have changed so much from one day to the next. Refugio’s at a loss to understand it after they worked so hard to be together. Pati wonders if it may have to do with working so hard to support her and Espe. Refugio doesn’t understand either but reminds her they all told her marriage wasn’t easy and that they had to trust each other. Pati’s so confused, if only he’d tell her what is going on.

Later, Pati is crying at the shrine to La Virgen de Guadalupe. Refugio wants to know what happened, did they argue? Pati says no, it came on suddenly. She doesn’t know where he is now and doesn’t know if he’ll return. She prays to La Virgen that he'll return.

CASA BARRERA: Arturo and Teresa are talking, rather she’s talking about Vanessa and what a sinvergüenza (shameless) she is. Arturo has no doubt about that. When she called him she was very clear she wanted to fight for half of all his assets (bienes). Teresa declares this is el colmo! (the end). This is all out of proportion, she abandoned her husband and daughter with no thought to how she would suffer. Arturo feels for Aurora but feels it’s best to tell her what’s happened because Vanessssa is sure to find another attorney. It’s clear to Teresa that Vanessa never wanted Aurora. Juana has come downstairs and has heard Teresa. She wants to know why she thinks that.

Outside, Vanessa gets into Hugo’s waiting car and tells him she’s in a fix. The recommended attorney turns out to be the same one that fixed Hectors divorce! She pleads with him not to be angry. (uh-oh, this guy’s starting to scare me now) It’s just that the idiota friend of Aurora turns out to be the attorney’s wife. He wouldn’t believe all the things she said and is sure to repeat everything to Aurora, including the part that Vanessa is after half of Hector’s assets. Hugo starts to get really ugly. He literally bares his teeth as he admonishes her for being so stupid. She pleads with him not to say that and swears she’ll find a way to get that money.

CASA BARRERA: Arturo and Tere have told Juana the story. She can’t believe Vanessa can be so desalmada (soulless, merciless). To think she’s come after money when she could be by the side of such a sweet, marvelous daughter. Tere can’t help being jealous and notes how much Juana seems to love Aurora. Juana can’t help herself, Aurora’s so sweet, so tender. This is going to really hurt her. Arturo says they can’t keep this from her. Juana thinks they should tell Hector first. They all decide it would be best for him to decide what’s best for his daughter. Tere notes the time and reminds Arturo of his dealings with Saenz. Before he leaves, she tells him he must win that case, no matter what!

Out in the car: Oh brother! Hugo tells Vanesssssa he’s desperate. He can’t work just anywhere. He’s an artist! He needs calmness. He needs inspiration during this “creative crisis”. She understands and knows she’ll come up with something. Hugo tells her she has to or he’ll have to leave and the last thing he wants is to be separated from her. She begs him not to say that. He wonders if her daughter can help her with something, or perhaps her ex would be willing to pay her a good sum to keep her away from his daughter. She agrees to everything as he kisses her. EEEEEEW – a slimy, weasely gigolo!

CASA BARRERA: Juana asks Tere about the Saenz case. Tere tells her about Arturo being Saenz’ alva (there it is again!) I’m glad to see that Juana doesn’t know what this is either. Anyway, Tere explains that if Saenz were to be jailed, Arturo would be responsible for all his debts, in the millions. She’s angustiada (distressed, anguished) about this. He stands to lose a major part of his money and she can’t permit that to happen! Juana advises her to stand by her man. She’ll see that he’ll win. Juana’s off to see Hector. Teresa feels it’s best she be the one to tell him about Vanessa. To think that woman was trying to get between them. Teresa’s left alone to think. She must take precautions (prevenir) and protect herself from all sides. Cue the Jaws Theme. If Arturo loses, she needs to have a stash somewhere else and it doesn’t matter who is sacrificed.

CASA DE GENOVEVA: She’s giving Ruben a backrub and says she would love to tell everyone that they’re a couple and are very happy together. He says he’d like to do the same but, sigh, she knows that’s impossible. She then asks how his divorce is coming along. He asks if she’s now going to insist that he marry her. She denies this. He explains he’s prolonging the divorce proceedings to buy time so he can re-organize Mayra’s businesses. He needs time and money. She suggests he hurry because if Mayra or Aida find out about the fraud, they won’t forgive him. He agrees. As it is, they won’t forgive him because Esperanza is having his baby. OUR baby, she corrects him. That baby will be theirs. Once it’s born they need only to snatch him from her arms. He tells her to stop insisting on that. He’ll talk to Esperanza about giving him the baby but first he needs to return Mayra’s money to avoid any risks. Geno knows Espe won’t give up that baby so they may as well start thinking of how they’ll get him. Ruben looks at her as though he’s just realizing what a crazy a$$ b!tch he’s gotten involved with.

EL CLUB: Aurora, in a not so friendly tone, asks why Teresa has asked to meet her there. Teresa’s hurt by her attitude and tells her she really does care for her. Aurora’s told her in the past that she’s insincere but she’s wrong and she may not like what she’s about to tell her. She asks if Aurora trusts her mother. Absolutely, says Aurora, and doesn’t understand why she’s asking. Teresa says she hesitated to tell her this but she put herself in Aurora’s place and decided she would want her friends to be honest with her. She begins by telling her that when her mother reappeared, she thought it was because of her. In reality, she’s returned to fight Hector for money and demand (exigir) what she feels is owed her as a result of the divorce. Aurora is muy, muy impactada.

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