Caray, Caray!

CASA GENOVEVA: Aiiiiiida has just advised Teresa she’s the new socio for Luna Turqueza. Teresa thought she’d seen the last of her. Oh well, now they’ll have to make decisions together. She hopes this won’t be a repeat of the University days, when they always had differing opinions and Aida’s were always incorrect. Teresa expresses not-so-fake concern about Aida’s depression over her father’s situation. They exchange insults. Teresa comments that Aida is working at the clinics as an excuse to be near Mariano. Aida laughs that off and says that if Teresa visits the condos often enough, she may run into her and Mariano as he will surely accompany her to Cancun. Not to be outdone, Teresa says he may be with Aida, but he’ll be thinking of her (Teresa). Some things never change, socia!

VECINDAD: Espe hands Cutberto an envelope he’s to deliver to Hernan with the hopes that he’ll listen to her. Cuberto adds he hopes Juana will listen to him.

HOSPITAL: Cutberto arrives at the hospital where Aurora greets him warmly. He tells her he was sorry to hear about the entire goings on re: her mother. She’s fine now. She has many who have been so supportive and Martin is back now. She also has Juana who is like a second mother to her. Cutberto isn’t too happy hearing this.

CASA BARRERA: Teresa complains to Juana about Aida being her new socia AND galavanting around Cancun with Mariano. Not that she cares, mind you, it’s just that Aida does these things just to bug her. She also tells her of Arturo booting La Mujer Más Odiosa out on her ear. Luisa arrives for a visit. Tere thanks her again for taking her side but reminds her she was serious about not being in the wedding. Luisa tells her they definitely want her to participate in her wedding and tells her Fer also asked La Mujer Más Odiosa to apologize to Teresa, who’s eyes bug out at the news. Luisa’s on her way because she needs to speak with Doña Oriana. Teresa claims she will accept her with open arms if she apologizes. Luisa is happy because of all this resulted in Fernando is giving her her rightful place, even taking her side against his mother. How much more can she ask? Tere agrees, saying Fernando is a tipazo (great guy). And this is why Luisa wants to make sure he and his mother reconcile. She asks if Tere knows anything about the ruling on the Saenz case. Not yet, Tere replies and promises to tell her as soon as she hears.

Luisa leaves, and the Tiburoncell rings. It’s Fito Maldito calling and tell her if she wants the remaining VIP, she will have to give him the same amount she gave him yesterday. BWA-HA-HA! She hangs up on him as Arturo comes in, head hanging low. Oh this doesn’t look good. It’s not official yet, but a friend with connections has told him he’s lost the case. Arturo has tears streaming down his face. They’re in danger of losing everything. There isn’t the slightest chance to reverse this. He hugs her but she doesn’t hug back. She stands back and asks if it’s true he will lose everything – all his money? Yes, he tells her, they’ll have to control their spending and make changes their way of life. But he can count on her, right? Very slight pause……yes, of course you can count on me for everything. (May I suggest you first sell that gaudy mirror that’s in danger of falling on your poverty-stricken heads?) He’s happy to see that she stands by him and that she loves him. She’s confident this will only be a bad patch (mala racha) and they will come up ahead. He figures it will take time, maybe a few years but knowing that she’s by him gives him the strength to begin again. Tiburoncita is distracted, her Tiburon brain cells working overtime. She repeats what he’s just said about starting over. He feels that working together will make the challenge easier. He will work negotiate Saenz’ debtors to lower the debt.

THE BIG HOUSE: Aida nervously waits for her father, jumping whenever another inmate passes by her table. Daddy Dearest arrives. She asks him, “Why? Why did he hurt them so much?” He knows he’s done wrong to her mother and that he failed as a father. Despite all that, he loves her very much.” They both cry. Even though he’s about to have another child, she was his first and he tried to be a good father. Bad or good, he tried. He tells her again he loves her as he offers her his hand across the table. She takes his hand and tells him she loves him too. He wants her to know he’s being sincere. They talk of the good times they’ve shared together, how she studied so hard in order to join his firm, how he’d do anything she asked of him. She’d brag to her friends that he was her Super Dad. It saddens him to hear her say this in the past tense. He used to be her hero. He tells her again how much he loves her. He’s made a lot of mistakes but being incarcerated isn’t what pains him most, it’s not having her forgiveness, nor her mother’s. Aida is in anguish and they both cry.

HOSPITAL: Cutberto delivers Espe’s letter to Hernan and urges him to read it and send a response.

CASA CACERES: Night falls and Aida is verklempt over her visit with Pops. It’s made her think of all the good times she had with her father. Mayra is suspicious and warns her not to allow herself to be manipulated. Aida feels he was sincere. Mayra’s happy she went to see him. After all, he is her father – but she repeats that she needs to be careful because a prison is no place for a señortia like her. If she’d like, Mayra will give him a pardon so he can be released “de confianza” (on his own recognizance?) Aida refuses to be responsible for whether or not he remains in prison. She’s already seen that he’s been abandoned by his friends. The only one who still stands by him is Genoveva, who she saw there with him. Mayra looks a tad surprised/confused and says it’s true that you know your true friends, whether you’re in prison or in the hospital. So now what, should she grant him that pardon as his lawyer’s requested? Aida doesn’t want her to do so if she’s going to regret it the next day.

CASA BARRERA: Teresa’s in front of the computer and is stunned at the amount of money for which Arturo will be liable. He agrees it will be difficult to give up everything he’s worked so hard for. She comments that all his money is invested in Luna Turquesa and he says he hopes the advanced sales will be successful. Otherwise, all is lost. She’s upset he gave up the inheritance from Paloma. That would have taken care of all of this. He tells her he wouldn’t have touched that money anyway. She needs to trust that they’ll get out of this by their own means. She does trust him but as it stands now, they could possibly lose their home. He responds that is possible so start getting used to the idea! Ruh-roh.
Teresa can’t believe he’d consider selling this house that belonged to his parents and where he and Luisa were raised. He claims he’ll do what he has to unless Luna Turqueza moves quickly. He’s pained by this situation but as he told her before, they’ll need to change their way of life and adjust to these new circumstances. He’s very worried and angry with himself for what’s happened. To her credit, our Tiburoncita seems genuinely upset, not angry. She assures him she understands.

VECINDAD: Buttberto tells Espe Hernan wouldn’t even open the letter she sent him. Butt is angry to hear that his Juanita has gone to visit Aurora. Aurora, Schmaurora, Juanita went to visit that Doctor Panzon.

CASA ALCAZAR: Juana’s happy to hear of Martin’s return even though Viewerville knows he’s just a placeholder til Mariano comes to his senses. Aurora feels time has stood still and they’re starting anew but she’s still in love with…..Juana answers for her, yeah, Mariano, she knows. She thinks this time she will fall in love with Martin because she saw how much he was missed. Aurora admits she missed him but she’s worried he’ll insist on a more formal relationship. Juana suggests that if she won’t speak to Mariano because he’s involved with that monigote (puppet), Aida, she should go for it with Martin. She shouldn’t shut the door against a second love. Aurora considers the idea of a “Segundo amor” as though she had never, ever heard of that concept. She’s noticed Juana was widowed a long time before she fell in love again. Juana tells her life gives us many opportunities. Just look at how she’s here with Hector and now Aurora will have another opportunity with Martin. She shouldn’t let him go again, he may not return the next time. Aurora agrees and then reflects that in all the time her mother was here, they never had such a deep conversation such as this. Juana’s happy to know Aurora confides in her and hopes her advice will do her some good. Aurora recalls Vanessa’s only advice involved separating Mariano from Aida. Juana repeats what she told Vanessa: Life may not have given her children, but she has children who love her and she counts Aurora among them.

CASA BARRERA: “No puede ser, no puede ser.” Teresa’s distraught to think she’s left Mariano for “all this”. She hurls the big Arturo Teddy across the room and then continues to abuse him by throttling him, saying “¡me fallaste, Arturo!” (you’ve failed me). She thought bobbles back to the day he gave her the keys to the house, saying it was all hers. Well, she refuses to give it all up. To think she traded in her true love for this. She WILL NOT give this all up, because it belongs to her. She deserves all this because “¡entre ser ó no ser, yo soy!” Arturo comes in to find her crying. She tells him how upset and fearful she is to think they could end up with nothing. He never thought she’d react this way. He wants to know if things will change between them if he doesn’t have money. Suspenseful drama as they look deep into each other’s eyes. After the break, Teresa tells him of course this will change things for them. They’ll have to work harder and double their efforts to reduce their expenses. That’s not what he meant and she knows it. She tells him it’s normal for her to react this way and it’s because of him and his sister. She knows poverty, she’s lived it. If necessary, she can go without the luxuries. But he’s never had to count each peso and to pay in installments. She, on the other hand, has been at the bottom but she doesn’t think he’d be able to handle it. Perhaps they can survive this, but has he considered what could happen with Luisa’s engagement to Fernando? Does he think Oriana will allow their relationship to continue now that they have no money and are involved in this scandal? Arturo is impactado with everything she’s just laid out for him.

FERNANDO’S APARTMENT: Luisa has been trying to contact La Suegra del Diablo at the hotel, by cell, and hasn’t heard a peep from her. He says Momma is used to having her own way and doesn’t want Luisa to worry her pretty little head about it. Besides, they need to think of how they can help Arturo. He doesn’t agree with her about telling his mother about Arturo’s situation. They should first figure how best to help him, then they’ll tell her if it’s ok with him. They end up snuggling and smooching.

CASA BARRERA: The following morning, Teresa and Arturo host a meeting for the investors of Luna Turqueza: Genoveva, Aida, Martin have arrived. Geno shares that’s she’s had to cancel the cocktail party reception due to the Rubigote Fraud scandal. Many of the invitees had already cancelled. Teresa comments to Aida on how her father’s stupid actions have caused problems for all of them.

Geno shares that it could take another 3 months to begin selling the condos. Even if current buyers back out, buyers from overseas can be brought in. Martin asks if Geno thinks they should continue the project to completion, and she replies they should. Arturo’s concerned this will cause each investor to put in additional funds. As it is, Fernando was pressured to push up construction and the investment ended up being more than expected. Teresa points out that pre-selling the condos would provide investors some profit on the funds they’ve already invested. Geno comments that in this case, that won’t be possible. Martin offers that construction can’t be suspended at this point. Aida agrees they should complete construction and also begin a campaign disassociating Ruben from the project, ensuring future buyers everything is on the up and up.

VECINDAD: Espe tells Juana she’s worried about Johnny not working, etc, etc. Juana says he shouldn’t worry about his job as the apartment super, etc. etc. Espe goes off to shower as Juana cleans up the breakfast dishes. As she’s emptying a pot of water into the sink, Buttberto pops in at the window and surprises her, causing her to spill the water all over herself. He runs in to help her clean up, they both end up on the floor, mopping up the mess. He checks her out and can’t help himself aaaaaaaannnd he gets her in a liplock. She doesn’t fight him and kisses him back. DARN!

FERNANDO’S APARTMENT: Future Monster-in-Law arrives (can’t help it, this woman makes my skin crawl). She didn’t return any of Luisa’s calls because she had nothing to say. Luisa timidly tells her she’d like to talk about what happened. Oriana tells her she should then stop acting like Capirosita Roja (Lil Red Riding Hood) because after all, she’s not El Lobo Feroz (Big Bad Wolf). Oh yeah? Anyway, Luisa tells her it’s difficult for her to speak with her. Oriana reminds her she’s a professional woman who is engaged to a man who is considered to be el Soltero de Oro (Golden Bacelor) in Europe. Luisa continues her humbleness by saying she knows they’ll all wonder how it was that she attracted him. Oriana tells her to buck up and says she was actually impressed that she stood up to her on the subject of Teresa. However, they will never be in agreement when it comes to the Tiny Terror. Since they insist on espousing the marvels of Teresa, she’s decided to change her attitude. She’s not doing it for Teresa; she’s doing it for Fernando and Luisa. Luisa hugs her and thanks her. Oriana warns her she plans to keep an eye on Teresa and will prove she’s correct in her assessment of la Tiburoncita.

CASA DE BARRERA: Arturo admits he cannot invest any more money. Martin suggest they speak to Fernando before they being talking money. Geno agrees and says that for now, they should forget about any sales. Martin would like to take this opportunity to speak with Arturo about the foundation, leaving Terror, Geno, and Harpy alone.

Arturo fills in Martin on the state of the Barrera Fortune. If the sale of the condos had gone as planned, it wouldn’t be so bad. As it stands now, things are bad, really bad. Martin is very concerned.

Aida, in the meantime, tells Geno she should be leaving because Mariano has surely arrived by now. She can’t wait to see his new car! Teresa’s ears perk up. Aida goes on to tell Geno everything is peachy-keen between them and they are on the brink of formalizing their relationship. Right on cue, Reina comes in to announce the arrival of Mariano. Geno and Aida leave and Teresa goes to peek out the window. She looks on tearfully as Mariano swirls Aida around and then kisses her as they stand in front of his coche. Aida wishes he had gone inside to fetch her and he tells her she knows full well he wouldn’t want to do that. They turn to leave. Inside, Teresa is beside herself, saying she must do something now or she’ll end up with nothing. She sees Martin before he leaves, wishing him well with Aurora and suggesting the four of them go out together along with Luisa and Fernando. After he leaves, Arturo tells her he told him about their financial situation. Martin offered to buy their shares of the project. Of course he would, she says. The price will plummet now that the sales have been cancelled. Arturo says he would offer them a fair price for their shares. Teresa’s surprised he would do that, seeing as he was Paloma’s good friend. Arturo points out that Martin knows how to separate personal from professional issues and wanted to help him in his time of need.

FERNANDO’S APARTMENT: Fernando arrives as Oriana and Luisa discuss wedding plans that I couldn’t understand. He reminds her she must speak with Teresa and she agrees saying one will do anything for one’s children.

CASA BARRERA: Arturo admits he hasn’t told Luisa about the outcome of the Saenz case. He wants to tell her in person and also wants to discuss it with Fernando before they marry. Teresa wonders if he’s worried about what Oriana will say and he admits she’s very traditional and conservative. As such there are always financial agreements (acuerdos) to be made. She had already dismissed the need for a pre-nup but now that his situation as changed she may want to reconsider. He leaves and she gets on the phone with Luisa, asking about her conversation with Oriana. She wonders if Oriana is capable of keeping her word and refrain from offending her. They hang up because Luisa and Oriana are off to see a stylist. Teresa is left in deep thought, scheming, I’m sure.

JUANA’S APARTMENT: She tells Espe about the liplock. Espe accuses her of liking it, otherwise she would have slapped him. Juana says she made it very clear that her novio is Hector and that he must respect her. Yawn ---- they talk again about Juana telling Buttberto about her infertility. After all, he loves her. Problem is, so does Hector.

FERNANDO’S APARTMENT: Teresa has come to visit. Pity, Oriana’s not there. He tells her Oriana will apologize. She’s glad because she wouldn’t want to alienate him. Then she kisses him ever so softly on the cheek. She asks for Luisa – oh, not there? Hmmm. Since they’re alone, she’d like to know if he truly loves Luisa enough to marry her.

HOSPTIAL: Hernan is pacing, then reaches over for the letter from Esperanza. From her letter: “I don’t want any misunderstandings. Teresa told me about Ruben’s incarceration and yes, I was very sad. But not about Ruben, but because it’s a pity that my son should have a father in prison. I know my son is not at fault. I know his father is not a good man. I know I shouldn’t compare but I realize how fortunate I am that a man like you took notice of me. Don’t let a misunderstanding separate you from me. Not now that I consider you part of my life and my happiness. Te amo.” Aw, he gets all teary-eyed, he’s so happy.

FERNANDO’S APARTMENT: Of course he loves Luisa and wants to marry her, why the question? She just wants to make sure, because only true love can last. He knows, but still doesn’t understand. She’s very concerned for her. She knows Arturo will speak to him but the situation is very……delicate. She knows his mother well enough to know she may reject Luisa because Arturo is now……..BANCAROTA! Dun-dun-DUNNNN. Arturo? Bancarota? He’s stunned!

MARIANO’S DEEEEELUXE APARTMENT IN THE SKYYYYYYYY: Aida fills him on all the Luna Turqueza problems brought on by her father. Geno calls her just then to tell her that she’s heard Arturo lost the case and it will cost him millions. Who would have thought Arturo de la Barrera would have economic problems.

FERNANDO’S APARTMENT: Fernando can’t believe it either. Arturo losing everything all at once? He’s surprised at Teresa’s attitude. She tells him of her experience being poor and she’s not afraid. She’s worried about Arturo and Luisa. She doesn’t want Arturo to worry and as for Luisa, well, she’s worried about what Oriana might say. Fernando tells her he’s determined to marry Luisa. She’s happy to hear that. Luisa is a very fortunate woman because he’s a good man. He asks if she really means that. Of course she does and reaches out to touch his arm. He stares at her hand. Man, you can feel the sexual tension!!! She goes on to tell him she’s very happy to hear he’s marrying Luisa even though his mother may not approve. She asks him to wait for Arturo to tell him about the bankruptcy. Oh, and he shouldn’t tell his mother she was there. Oriana wouldn’t understand they can be here….., alone…., as friends. He catches his breath as she kisses him on the cheek. He walks her out and she leans against him again to kiss him on the cheek when who should appear but Johnny, the JuanJo of this TN, who witnesses their closeness. She turns to see him watching her and he sees her watching him watch her.

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