Caray, Caray!

Ivan is standing over the dead body of his mother, Alicia. He tells her that she should have told him that she was pregnant. He would have worked and taken care of them both. Celia says Alicia never even told her that she was pregnant. Ivan thinks that it was JJ. He runs out with Celia chasing after him yelling out "No!". Celia tries to tell him, but Ivan does not want to hear it. Leandro points out Ivan to his buddy and says they will follow him when the old woman leaves. Leandro snaps his fingers for more men to help beat up Ivan. Celia yells out again to Ivan that he has it all wrong, but Ivan swears to kill JJ. The bad guys go after Ivan.

Celia goes back to Alicia and pulls the blanket over her. She prays for Ivan's safety. Ivan is walking down the street crying when Leandro calls out his name and says he is bringing him a message. A guy comes up from behind Ivan and hits him with a stick. Another man kicks him in the face and it is a total of 3 guys beating Ivan while he is on the ground. Leandro lights a cigar and enjoys the scene. Antolin and Camilo come across the beating. Camilo runs to see what's going on and Antolin pulls out a knife. Antolin runs up behind one man and stabs him in the back. He pulls the knife out and shows it to Leandro. Camilo punches a man in the stomach. Leandro calls off the attack. Camilo rolls Ivan over and we see a awful bloody face. Antolin and Camilo determine that the bad men where the workers from the Socorro ranch. They pick him up and take him home.

Camilo yells at Antolin for stabbing one of the guys. "What if he dies" questions Camilo. Antolin says we'll just blame Ivan. Celia comes in upset and does not know what else to do. Silvestre comes in and see how upset Celia is and asks what's wrong.

Carlota asks Lucrecia how could she have kicked out Ivan from the house? Because of what he did. What about Alicia asks Carlota. I'll fire her says Lucrecia. What if she talks and says she is the illegitimate child of your father and creates a scandal. What then asks Carlota. Then I'll tell her to keep her mouth shut or I'll put her son in jail for rape replies Lucrecia. Gerardo comes in and asks Lucrecia what happened with Ivan. Lucrecia plays stupid and says it was probably his decision and she is happy about it. Gerardo asks about Alicia. Well she's also going to have to leave. Or do you think it is okay for her to stay after what her son did? Gerardo points out that Alicia did nothing wrong. Lucrecia says perhaps Alicia pushed her son onto Maripaz. Carlota tells Lucrecia to quit talking stupidly. She says perhaps Maripaz is the one that seduced Ivan. She is a little flirt. Lucrecia yells at her mom not to talk about her daughter that way. She was the victim. And storms out of the room. Carlota tells Gerardo that Ivan is the only one not at fault here.

Back at Celia's the doctor tells her that Ivan has suffered a skull fracture. The best thing is to take him to the hospital. He also has a fractured nose and perhaps ribs. And the lady he will he will issue a death certificate for massive hemorrhaging due to an abortion. The doctor asks the boys if they know who beat up Ivan. Antolin lies and says they think it was a band of thugs. Camilo turns away in disbelief at his brother's lie.

Lucrecia is on the phone with Leandro and asks if Ivan is dead. Leandro does not know but says when they left he was not moving. Lucrecia hopes that Ivan is dead. Leandro says the one of his mates suffered a stab wound from one of the guys that came to Ivan's aide and will probably die. If she wants they can say Ivan did it. Lucrecia says she does not know and will think about it. She lets Leandro know that she will be leaving the city for a couple of days, but wants to be kept informed of Ivan and the stabbed victim's condition.

Camilo and Antolin go to see how Ivan is. Antolin says that perhaps Ivan will also die. Camilo tells him not to say that and asks if he is sure that it was the ranch hands from Socorro. Yes, replies Antolin. Plus mom said that Lucrecia kicked out Ivan from the house because he was kicking it with her daughter. Seems to me that her mother sent those guys to teach him a lesson. Could be replies Camilo. Ivan was always infatuated with her.

Silvestre and Celia are standing over Alicia. He says at least she left before finding out what happened to her son. Do you know who the father was? Sr. Gerardo replies Celia. They have been together for a long time. She says he loved her a lot, but she did not want anyone to know. Well we have to take care of her burial and that will be quite a bit of money. But no matter, it will be done. And it is best to take Ivan to the hospital before he gets worse. Celia asks Silvestre not to tell the boys about what she said regarding Sr. Gerardo. He assures her he will not.

Carlota tells Lucrecia that she has told the girls to start packing. Lucrecia asks Carlota when is Alicia suppose to return? Probably Monday or Tuesday. Make sure you give her her severance pay and tell her that I will keep paying for Ivan's schooling. Fine replies Lucrecia. I'm going to go and pack a couple of things.

Gerardo informs Lucrecia that he plans to file for divorce. She starts insulting him, but that does not sway him. She says if he goes though with it, he will never see his daughters again. He says let's do things like civilized people. She asks him to wait awhile then. He says no. Since she is leaving then he plans to go to Mexico City, sell his parents house and set up a business. She finally says she does not care and storms off.

Lucrecia scolls Maripaz for not eating a proper breakfast. Lucia says a tearful goodbye to Pepo. Gerardo asks Carlota to take care of his daughters.

Silvestre, Camilo and Antolin go to the hospital and ask the doctor how Ivan is doing. The doctor informs them that Ivan did wake up, but because he was agitated they gave him a sedative to relax him. He suffered no skull fracture and only bruised 3 ribs. Antolin wants to know if he can go home because today is him mothers burial. The doctor says he can not even get out of bed and they want to keep him for a couple of days for observation. Silvestre wants to visit, but it is not visiting time. They promise to come back later.

A few people are at the burial of Alicia. Celia throws a white rose into the grave.

Lucrecia and party check into a hotel in Guaymas, Sonora. Lucia is excited seeing the beach, but Maripaz has to rain on her parade. Reminding her there not their as tourists. Lucrecia says she is going to find a house to rent so they do not waste money on a hotel.

Silvestre asks his sons if they are sure that the men that jumped Ivan were ranch hands from Socorro. Of course, replies Antolin. Perhaps Lucrecia or Gerardo sent those men because of what happened to Maripaz. Antolin asks who the father of Alicia's baby was. Celia lies and says Alicia died before telling her. If she had told her, then perhaps she could have talked her out of it.

The doctor tells Camilo and Antolin that Ivan is terribly confused about the fight due to the head injury.

Ivan is still clutching his mother's cross. He kisses it. Camilo and Antolin come to visit. Camilo asks how he is faring and Ivan says he hurts all over. Antolin says they beat you up pretty badly. I noticed the ranch hands from Socorro and Leandro. Did you not notice him? Yes, replies Ivan. But I am extremely confused. And my mother? Camilo says they buried her yesterday. Do not cry. There is nothing else you can do for her. Except pray replies Antolin. All because of JJ says Ivan. You think he got her pregnant asks Antolin. Yes, replies Ivan. I swear that he will pay. Antolin tells him there are more things to worry about. He stabbed one of the workers and perhaps he is dead now. I only defended myself says Ivan. They attacked me. Perhaps replies Antolin, but you stabbed him. Camilo gives Antolin a dirty look. Stabbed him says Ivan. But I do not ever walk around with a knife. Perhaps the guy had one and you took it from him says Antolin. It can not be says Ivan. You need to think about what to do says Antolin. If they get you, your fried. Camilo is pissed.

Camilo asks Antolin why would he do that? Because I do not want to go to jail. I helped your friend out in the fight. If he gets sent to jail, I know people who would take care of him. You have to be with me on this, okay brother?

Camilo goes to Casa Del Curiel to get Ivan's things and the dog. Gerardo sees him and comes out. Who are you asks Gerardo? I am Camilo, Ivan's friend. My mother is Ivan's godmother. Gerardo asks when Alicia will be returning from her trip with your mother. Camilo is confused and says that his mother and Alicia never went on a trip. Alicia is dead and buried. Gerardo gets upset and asks what happened? Was it an accident? Please tell me. Camilo says she died after getting an abortion. She was pregnant.

Antolin goes to see Leandro. Leandro wants to know if Ivan is dead yet. No replies Antolin. Leandro says do not think I did not see you stab that kid. Heh, it was not me, it was Ivan. Did the kid die? He is almost there replies Leandro. So let's say it was me says Antolin. Are you going to rat me out? Perhaps says Leandro. Well if you do, I'm going to squeal on your bosses says Antolin. Because I know you did not do it for any other reason. Leandro tells him not to threaten him. Antolin says let's make a deal. It is obvious someone wants Ivan gone. What if I convinced him to leave and move far, far away. Leandro says not a bad idea. If you can not convince Ivan, then I kill him and you.

Gerardo says why did not see tell me? Camilo says it gets worse. Some guys grab Ivan and beat him up. They left him for dead. It was some guys from Socorro. How is he asks Gerardo? What do you think asks Camilo. In bad condition from his mother's death and the beating he received. What hospital is he at asks Gerardo. Why would I tell you that says Camilo. I do not want you to send your men to kill him. You think that I gave the orders asks Gerardo. Well you never know replies Camilo. But like I told you it was some of your ranch hands. Cleto interrupts and brings Camilo the dog. Gerardo leaves and Cleto says I'll bring Ivan's things to you. Camilo looks at Gerardo like "What's up with that dude?" Gerardo is in the garden and wonders why she did it. She should have confided in him. My love. I can not believe it. I would have told you I would have divorced her. We could have been so happy raising our child. Why did you do it?

Celia tells Ivan that so many unpleasant things have happened to him, but thank god he's alive. Ivan agrees, but not my mother. She died and I could do nothing to stop it. There was nothing you could have done. Don't blame yourself says Celia. If I had known, I would never have left her alone replies Ivan. She must have been so terrified. Just think that she is resting peacefully now says Celia. That that be your comfort. I will when JJ pays for what he did says Ivan. Because I know it was him. And again he left her alone. She had no other choice. Celia tells him that no one knows what actually happened. Ivan asks if his mother ever told her anything. No replies Celia. Ivan tells her once he leaves the hospital, he will look for a room to rent quickly. Celia says not to worry about it. She says Camilo told her that the men who beat him up where men from the Socorro ranch. What did they have against you? I think they had orders from Dona Lucrecia says Ivan. Why asks Celia? I'm going to tell you, but swear you will never tell anyone says Ivan. Of course replies Celia. Ivan says he believed that Maripaz was in love with him. And he was crazy for her. They started going out. She told him that she was taking birth control pills and of course, she became pregnant. She wanted to abort. I told her no. And so I talk to her mother and asked to marry her daughter. She got upset and told me to disappear from their lives forever. She has always hated me. We poor people are nothing to them says Celia. Why did you get with her daughter? I couldn't help it replies Ivan. Look how things turned out. I told Maripaz I would not let her abort and my mother.... Celia tells him to cry out all his pain.

Gerardo goes to visit his family. Lucrecia tells Carlota that she looked at houses ,but they are quite expensive. It would have been better if she had aborted. Carlota tells her that she never wants to hear her say that again. There's a knock on the door ,and it's Gerardo. Lucrecia rudely asks what he is doing here? He asks Lucrecia why she sent men to beat up Ivan? Me? Are you crazy yells Lucrecia. The crazy one is you says Gerardo. They were ranch hands. I'm sure you paid Leandro to do it. Fine! I did it confesses Lucrecia. Because he threaten to tell everyone that he impregnated Maripaz. They left him half dead! yells Gerardo. Well I wish he were says Lucrecia. Carlota can not believe her ears. Lucrecia says that Ivan stabbed one of the men. Gerardo says probably to defend himself. Lucrecia informs them that if the worker dies, she will press charges against Ivan. Gerardo informs her she will do no such thing. You have done enough damage. And he didn't do us any damage yells Lucrecia. Shut up yells Gerardo. I am so tired of your insensitivity. Your meanness. If you try to do any more damage to that boy, the one pressing charges will be me. Excuse me, Carlota. Gerardo leaves the room while I applaud him for finally growing a set or taking them back from Lucrecia has been hiding them. Lucrecia tries to get mom on her side, but Carlota says I see that your an idiot. I see your hatred for Alicia and Ivan is not so much for what he did, but that Alicia is your half sister. But the truth is she is not your half sister. Ivan and Alicia are true blood offsprings of Teodoro's. But you do not. What are you saying asks Lucrecia? That I was pregnant with another when I married Teodoro says Carlota. Carlota pats Lucrecia's hand and says she's going for the girls. HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! How do you like them apples?

Camilo tells Ivan that he went to get his things and the dog. Ivan asks if he saw Maripaz. Camilo informs him that the girls went off to school in the states. The only person I saw was Sr. Gerardo. When I told him what happened to you he was surprised/shocked. It appeared to me that he had nothing to do with what happened. It also hurt him very much to hear about your mother. He was always good to us, replies Ivan. Are you sure Maripaz left? That is what Sr. Gerardo told me replies Camilo.

Carlota comes back into the room that she is sharing with Lucrecia and tells her that Maripaz looks really sad. Lucrecia really does not care after what she did and says she wants to know the real story. Carlota says she had a boyfriend who left her when he found out she was pregnant. Teodoro was a dear friend and offered to marry her. He recognized and raised her like his own. Yes, but he cheated on you and had a child of his own with another woman says Lucrecia. Carlota says she is not in the mood for her sarcasm today. At least she didn't think about hiring someone to beat up a kid to leave him dead. Because that was your intention, right? Yes, it still is replies Lucrecia. Don't you dare, seriously replies Carlota.

Gerardo goes to visit Celia, but finds Antolin instead. Antolin tells him he can wait for her. Gerardo says he wanted to talk to Celia about what happened to Ivan. He had nothing to do with it. I truly liked him. Believe me. I know that one of the ranch hands suffered a stab wound. Antolin instantly goes on defense and says he had nothing to do with it. It was Ivan. I know says Gerardo. I was told of it already. Are you going to press charges asks Antolin. I'm not replies Gerardo. But I have no idea what my wife will do . Here is some money for him. I have Alicia's severance pay and some extra for Ivan. Tell him to leave and go far away. I know he will be alone, but he'll have something to continue his studies. He has a brilliant future. Can you give him this for me, please. Of course, replies Antolin. Greedy Antolin will probably keep most of it.

Gerardo goes to the Alicia's grave. He asks her to forgive him. He packs his things. He gives Gloria and Cleto some money to tide things over until Lucrecia comes back in a few days. What about Alicia asks Gloria. Gerardo tells them that Ivan and Alicia will not be returning.

Antolin lies to Camilo and says that Gerardo left a little money for Ivan to leave. The ranch worker died. It's best to convince Ivan to leave. Camilo doesn't think it's fair. Antolin says it's either Ivan or him. Camilo decides to go along with the lie.

Lucrecia has rented a house for Carlota and the girls. Maripaz is not happy. Lucrecia walks in and instantly sees dust everywhere. The cleaning lady/maid introduces herself and Lucrecia lays into her for not cleaning. She says she just got hired, but will start right now. Lucrecia tells her to first help with the luggage.

Camilo tells Antolin that he will be the one to talk to Ivan about leaving. Antolin says fine, but not to say that Gerardo gave him the money. He's going to say that he came up with the money. Camilo asks why, but Antolin says just go with it.

Ivan is up and walking around. Antolin and Camilo come in. Ivan tells them that the doctor says he can leave in a couple of days, but he has no idea how he's going to pay the hospital. Antolin comes to the rescue! He pulls out cash and says he has the money to pay for it all and enough to get him to the other side. Other side asks Ivan. Yes, you have to leave says Antolin. Otherwise you will go to jail.

Tomorrow: Ivan visits his mom's grave and he leaves town.

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