Caray, Caray!

Carmen happily announces to her mom that instead of being ordered around, she'll be the one in charge! Everyone is happy for her, and she's happy for Camilo for driving around in a nice truck. As Celia goes into the kitchen to serve up lunch, Carmen asks Camilo what's up with Ivan and Maripaz…"Cause when I got there she was acting pretty bitchy!" ("sangrona"). Camilo is glad she didn't mention it to Ivan and tells her to just mind her own business. Celia tells Carmen to call her daughter to come eat. "Lichita! A comer!" (Little Alicia! To eat! "Licha" is the nickname for "Alicia", think "A-li-cha"; "ita" makes everything little, so Little Alicia is "Lichita")

Ivan apologizes to Lucia and says it was a conversation they needed to have. Wait, did he just say he's sorry for throwing their lunch on the floor and kissing her like there's no tomorrow? Cause I'm pretty sure she was already finished with lunch, and she didn't look like she minded the kissing so much. He's going to call her tonight after he talks to Maripaz, but they're going to keep it from her that they're…together?...an item?...dating?...re-enacting scenes from adult films in his as-yet-decorated kitchen? And she lets him know that she's planning to meet David after class, just so there are no misunderstandings. So I guess she's going to play amateur sexologist after all.

Maripaz and Judith are looking through decorating mags. Maripaz is definitely a "form over function" gal. She points something out to Judith, who says "What makes you think that man would like a piece of furniture like that? And besides it looks uncomfortable!" ("mueble": piece of furniture) "But it's pretty." Just for that, I hope Judith makes her own proposal, independent of Maripaz, and Toni likes hers better and she sets up her own interior design firm and moves out of her dad's house. Judith is tired. They've been at this all day, and I'm guessing all day Maripaz has been making ridiculous suggestions. Maripaz tells Judith to just pick out whatever she likes while Maripaz calls Ivan. Now Judith is pissed at being treated like a secretary. Ivan isn't happy she's calling his cell instead of leaving a message with the hotel like he asked her to. Maripaz tells him not to be so "gruñon"(grumpy). She wants to meet him at 9 at a bar, but he'd rather meet earlier and somewhere less "concurrido" (busy, popular) so that people won't see them. She asks why he doesn't want to be seen with her…"Do you have a girlfriend?" Ivan gives up and agrees to meet her at the bar. I bet he's giving serious consideration to getting a new cell phone. With a different number. In Antarctica. Maripaz turns her attention back to Judith.

Celia tells Camilo that his sister went to go give her notice at work. Before he can leave to go back to work, she calls him back to ask him if it's true that Ivan is getting back together with Maripaz. Camilo says she tried her best, but he thinks "a el se le cayó la venda de los ojos y la vio tal cual es" (the bandage fell off his eyes and he saw her just as she is). Celia is glad. Not that she listens to gossip about those shady, shady rich people, but she certainly hasn't heard anything good about Maripaz! Camilo says she's kinda nuts and she's already divorcing David Mondragon. Celia wonders if it's because of Ivan. Camilo doesn’t think Ivan cares--he's into Lucia now. Camilo agrees she's good looking. He tells his mom that he knows because Antolín told him…and he told him about the fight yesterday too. Celia thinks JJ is gonna flip. Camilo thinks Ivan is protected by Toni's money and by his unfortunate relation to JJ.

Camilo has nothing to report to Toni on the Maripaz front. He and Ivan haven't had a lot of time to sit around chatting. Camilo isn't worried, though, because he doesn't think Ivan is stupid. Ivan walks in and Toni and Camilo start talking to him about hiring employees. Speaking of which, Ivan asks Camilo to help him find a good administrator for the Curiel ranch. He tells them he talked to Lucia about it and Toni laughs. The problem, according to Camilo is not finding a "good" administrator, but finding an "honorable" one. He's willing to help finding one, though. Camilo shows Ivan resumes for the employees he has in mind and tells him that he and Toni would like to hire women to work in the packing plant since they're more efficient. In the stack of resumes is David Mondragon's, which surprises Ivan. "Doesn't he work with his dad?" Ivan is willing to hire him as long as Camilo and Toni agree. Camilo just worries about JJ getting upset, but to Ivan that's not so much a problem as a bonus!

At the bar that night, Maripaz tries to deny telling the ENTIRE WORLD that she slept with Ivan. He tells her to quit bullshitting…he knows she told her mom. "Well, fine, I did it so she'd leave me alone. So she'd understand that she can't keep you and I from being together! Because we've got a serious thing, here!" "Do you really think I could have something serious with you after everything you've done? You didn't just look down on me when we were kids, you also used me. And then when we saw each other again, you lied to me--telling me my son was dead when you knew full well he'd been kidnapped and you didn't do anything to try to find him!" He cuts her off before she can tell him any more lies. She tries to whine and pout and blame Lucia, but Ivan tells her to leave Lucia out of it. Maripaz blames Lucia for getting between them. Ivan tells her she's the only one responsible for him not loving her anymore. "If I ever loved you, now I regret it. There's nothing between us and there never will be, so quit shouting to the four winds that we're engaged and we're going to get married." Maripaz blames Lucia again and gulps her drink, calling Lucia a bad sister and a traitor. Ivan tells her it's over and she starts blubbering and begging. He takes her drink away and tells her he's taking her home. Maripaz won't go. She swears he'll regret treating her like that. OMG, I just got a look at her dress! Who is perpetrating these crimes against fashion? No, wait, she just bought a bunch of that stretch sequin trim and wrapped three different colors of it around herself, right? Right? Please tell me that dress is not sold in stores! Ivan wants to get her a taxi instead of letting her drive home, but she takes off. Well, if she walks home I'm sure she'll be very, very visible!

She runs into Antolín outside and he walks her to his car as she whines that no one can help her.

Lucia gets to David's place and asks her driver to wait, saying it won't be long.

Judith gets home, finally. She tells her mom Maripaz is nuts and gets a foot rub for her trouble. She tells her mom that she's helping decorate the McGuire house. But no worries, her dad can't get mad at her for having a job since she's doing it for free. "Besides, you know how he keeps trying to get in good with them." She complains about how they walked all over the place today.

Maripaz whines that she only accepted Antolín's offer of help because he's a friend of her ex-brother-in-law. Antolín asks the whining drunk what the hell Maripaz wanted if she didn't want to be married. Maripaz tells him most of her history with Ivan and Antolín pretends to be surprised that Ivan is a hometown boy. Maripaz whines that Ivan doesn't care about her anymore now that her sister has gone after him. "I'm sure she'll even sleep with him to get her hooks into him!" Antolín tells her any man would give her anything to be with her. Now she spills the rest of the frijoles and tells him about the baby. "You had a kid?!"

So, basically, yes, David is aroused by women, he's capable of having an erection, but he…um…okay, so he can call Congress into session and, um, assemble the, ah, Congress, but he can't bang the gavel…yeah, that's it. This is awkward for Lucia, as well, because she actually knows him. She'd really rather he go to a specialist, but he's too embarrassed. "WTF, dude, this is your sex life, here, what's a little embarrassment compared to that?!" She clarifies that although any woman would be happy to have him, neither she nor her sister is into him. And no she doesn't prefer Saul cause he's not terribly understanding or much of a companion. Plus she's not submissive, like his mom.

Submissive Mom herself at least has enough of a brain to have figured out that Maripaz is using Judith to try to get closer to Ivan. Judith knows it's true, and it's been true for years! Esther dismisses the maid so she can hear the gossip. Ivan is, in fact, Ivan. Oh, and BTW, Maripaz knocked boots with him back in the day. "Did Lucrezia know?" "Who knows?"

Maripaz continues telling Antolín about the baby. Antolín now realizes that's the reason Lucrezia ordered Ivan to be beaten. Maripaz whines some more about Lucia stealing her baby daddy! Antolin grins like he's figured out some way to make money out of this knowledge.

Maripaz squees with her grandma that she just luuuuuuuurves Ivan. Carlota is thrilled. Lucia is a little worried, though, that he hasn't forgotten Maripaz completely. Carlota says he may be bitter because of all the crap he's lived through, but he's also a smart guy. He's not going to tell her he loves her without meaning it. Lucia knows this is gonna suck when her mom and her sister find out, but at least grandma is on her side! Ivan calls her…from bed! Grandma gets the hell out of there ASAP. "Where are you?" "In my bedroom." "All the more reason for me to want to be there!" "Ivan!" "Aw, come on, just so we can cuddle and maybe kiss a little…." "I want to too, but…ni modo…" (nothing to be done about it). She changes the topic to Maripaz. Damn, Lucia! I feel like you just dumped a bucket of ice over my head! I don't wanna talk about Maripaz! I want more sexy Ivan in bed with his hands out of the frame! What? I didn't shoot the scene! Go complain to them! Ivan says it wasn't pleasant. He told her to quit saying they're engaged and she can just imagine how Maripaz took it, considering she'd already been drinking. "Did you tell her about me?" Ivan says she tried to imply it, but he shut her down. He's made his decision. "I love you and I'm convinced of my love for you and whatever everyone else thinks or doesn't think or does doesn't matter to me!" "I love you too. You know I've always loved you. Although now I love you just a little bit more."

Antolín gets Maripaz to her front gate, but he has to ring the bell since she can't find her keys. Cleto comes to let her in and Antolín jokes that she's had just a few "cucharadas" (spoonfuls) too many. Antolín hands her off to Cleto and tells him where to find her car tomorrow. Well, that's awfully decent of him…I mean, as far as I can tell he talked to her, cheered her up, got her home safely, and let someone know where her car was. Other than what he's planning to do with the information, and assuming he didn't shag her in her drunken state, he's been a perfect gentleman.

So now Antolín goes over to The 9 Ball to meet up with "Gordo," who's been waiting for him for hours. Antolín says he got some really good info off a gal…not that he'll say who…except that he does say…it was Maripaz and she had the baby of a servant's son. Antolín's just waiting for the family to actually have money before he blackmails them. That's sound business sense.

Maripaz comes into Lucia's room and confronts her about Ivan. She claims Ivan was eating out of her hand and they even "made love." Then she turns right around and says he dumped her and it's all Lucia's fault. She grabs Lucia by her injured shoulder and makes me scream at the TV. Lucia's screams bring Lucrezia running. She screams at both of her daughters for acting like bitches in heat. Carlota is sick of Lucrezia's screaming and her granddaughters fighting with each other. Lucrezia throws Maripaz out of the room, then turns on Lucia, but Carlota says it's time they talked. "What about? The shame that's fallen over our house?" Carlota tells Lucrezia to wait for her in the "estancia" (the great room) and Lucrezia complies without arguing. Carlota asks Lucia if she was hurt and says they'll take her to get checked out by the doctor tomorrow, despite Lucia's protests. And if Lucia won't go to the doctor, she's at least going to call the school and tell them she's not coming in to work. Lucia starts to whine, but like a good grandma, Carlota says "You're not going!" and tells her to get in bed and go to sleep.

Then she goes to deal with Lucrezia. "I know what you're going to say--that Ivan is Teodoro's grandson." "No. The only thing I'm going to say is that if you won't put this house in order, I will." Lucrezia laughs, saying both girls have become "alebrestadas" (overexcited) and "encaprichadas" (crushing on)…Carlota is sick of her calling Ivan the son of a servant. He's Teodoro's grandson. "I know the song, mom!" Carlota begs her to realize that Maripaz is an alcoholic. She's doing things she shouldn't. Getting divorced just a few weeks after getting married, going after her sister while she's injured…. But Lucrezia doesn't know what to do. Carlota says there are institutions. I'm screaming at the TV again when Lucrezia is more concerned about "everyone" finding out her daughter's an alcoholic than anything else. "You think the people who see her at the nightclubs don't know it?" Grandma's right. Lucrezia says she's always tried to be strong and in charge, but she realizes everything has gotten out of her hands. Carlota acknowledges it's been a tough job and she admires Lucrezia, but it's time to leave her pride and snobbery aside…"If you think I'm going to let one of my daughters get involved with the son of that bastard…." "See?! That's what I'm referring to! Ivan and Lucia are in love." Lucrezia won't hear it, but Carlota says she'll keep saying it until the last day of her life. "Now let's talk in your terms. No one knows that Ivan is the son of a servant, much less that he's your father's grandson." "You told Maripaz." "I don't think she'll tell anyone. But let's talk about business, since that's what interests you. Antoni would love for Ivan to marry Lucia. The kids are in love. And if that love is formalized and they get married, with even more reason Antoni will help us get the ranch back on its feet. Toni adores Ivan and he'd never leave Lucia's family unprotected, no matter how much Ivan dislikes us." Lucrezia starts to feel the pull of the pesos.

At the hotel, Camilo, Benito, and Toni have dinner. Benito tries to make friends with Camilo's dinner, then cuts the joking and says he doesn't really know much about Camilo. Camilo says he was married, but his wife left him when he lost his job. Benito says he'll find another girl soon, as handsome as he is. Ivan joins them and they all joke about Benito's hearty appetite. Toni is glad to see Ivan happy. Ivan says he's ready to get married…to Lucia. He's not interested in Maripaz anymore. Toni is happy for him, but wants him to take his time. Camilo asks what happened with Lucia and Saul. Ivan grins and rubs his nose.

Lucia stayed home from school after all, and she's agreed to go to the hospital. The driver is going to take Lucia and her grandmother, and he agrees not to tell Ivan.

Lucrezia and JJ go hang out Lucrezia's ranch. He brings up the way her girls are making his sons look less manly than he'd like. He tells Lucrezia that she owes him. He wants her to talk to Lucia and convince her to convince Ivan to install the hydroponics in Lucrezia's and JJ's ranches. He says they don't have the money to do it in all the ranches, but they certainly have enough to do it in just two. And she'll do this why? Oh, because if she does maybe one day he'll owe her a favor. Whatever, loser. Can't she see he's just grasping at straws here? Lucrezia says she'll think about it and JJ cautions her not to think too long. "If Ivan likes your daughter so much, I'm sure he'll accept."

Camilo lets Ivan know that they're ready to start interviewing employees. Ivan is worried that Lucia isn't returning his calls and her phone is saying that it's off. He calls the school and the gossipy principal tells him that Lucia is taking a sick day. Ivan gets even more worried and ends up at the hospital, yelling at the driver about not telling him she came to the hospital. He tells Ivan that her shoulder is hurting and Ivan tells him that from now on, he's to be kept informed.

Ivan goes into the hospital and sees Carlota in the waiting area. She tells him to chill, the doc is checking out her shoulder. Before he can find out how she got hurt, Lucia comes in and tells Ivan it was just a checkup. The doctor says she's fine, but she really needs to quit bumping into furniture or the injury won't heal properly and she could have serious consequences. Ivan asks what piece of furniture she bumped into and Lucia just says it was just something…in the bedroom. He wants her to stay home until she's completely healed, but Lucia won't agree. Ivan goes to pay for the visit, but Lucia doesn't want him to. "Do you really want us to argue here?" He goes to pay and Lucia gripes to Carlota that he's being high-handed. Carlota thinks he's just showing he loves her and she needs to quit being so "quisquillosa" (fussy) about it. I agree with Lucia. He is being high-handed. But unlike Saul, I think if she points out his behavior he might actually calm down and quit acting like a caveman.

Olga the Gossipy Principal calls Esther to tell her about the phone call from Ivan. "I don't get it! Now it looks like the guy's after Lucia! He calls her every day!"

Lucia is trying to talk to Ivan about his behavior. Ivan is trying to defend himself. He begs to see her later and says if he takes her for a ride, she can still rest. They hear Lucrezia Borgia coming home and Lucia rolls her eyes expecting the worst. Lucrezia comes in with a big smile on her face for Ivan and I nearly gag. Ivan is civil to her and Lucrezia invites him into the living room.

Toni and Benito are going over some paperwork when David arrives. Benito goes to keep watch on the door. Toni reviews David's sparse resume and compliments David on his grades. Toni's like a crazy cat lady, except with grown men in need of a father figure.

Back in the bizarro world, Lucrezia pretends to care how Lucia is feeling and offers Ivan a drink. She coos over how Ivan and Toni have been sooo nice to them! "I don't know how to repay such kindness!" "And we don't have anything to repay you with, so we'll just have to do it with thankfulness." Carlota cracks me up! Her delivery of that line, the way she mocked Lucrezia…just priceless! Ivan takes advantage of the situation to announce his engagement to Lucia and ask for permission to visit her at the house. Lucrezia starts to complain about how Lucia was engaged to Saul just a minute and a half ago and damn these kids these days move fast. Lucia defends her decision to break it off with Saul. Ivan tells Lucrezia that Toni likes Lucia, but this is a decision for him and Lucia. Lucrezia nearly breaks her face grinning at them, then switches into desperation mode. "Are you thinking of getting married soon?"

Lucia finds her mother's behavior suspicious. Ivan agrees, but he doesn't think there's anything she can do but accept it. Lucia thinks she's working an angle, but Ivan reassures her that he and Toni were planning to help them, regardless. No, Toni was planning to help them…you were plotting revenge. Lucia can't believe they're engaged already. Ivan wants the whole world to know! Smoochies in between talking about what a wonderful, enchanting, stubborn woman! "Is this about the hospital?" "Well, I just didn't want to get into an argument there. Besides, the doctor said you have to rest." Lucia tries to insist that going to school doesn't tire her. Ivan tells her she has to follow doctor's orders, and besides, it's just for a week. "Fine, but when we're married, you're not going to forbid me from working, are you?" He hesitates for comic effect, then says he could never fobid her anything. Smoochies! Damn, they do that well!

Lucrezia plays innocent to Carlota. She fills her in on her meeting with JJ…or at least the first part. Oh, never mind, she spills all the frijoles. They both realize they don't know where Maripaz is or why her car isn't outside, but they go right back to talking about JJ. Carlota can't figure out why JJ would think the McGuire's would agree to install the hydroponic equipment at Rancho Soledad AND on his own ranch. Lucrezia says that's JJ for you--trying to get whatever he can.

Lucia walks Ivan to the door. Ivan's going to take the driver, since Lucia's not planning to go out. Cleto sees them and Ivan asks how he is. "Oh, I'm fine. I won't ask how you're doing…I can see you're doing really well!" Ivan kisses Lucia goodbye and she stays to talk to Cleto. He hasn't had a chance to tell anyone, but last night Maripaz came home late and a friend brought her home. Lucia goes to tell her mom and grandma and lets them know that Maripaz's car is still at the bar. Lucrezia goes to yell at a presumably badly hung over Maripaz. Carlota tells Lucia that Maripaz drinks too much. "Do you think it's my fault?" Carlota says of course not.

Maripaz is still asleep. She doesn't remember leaving her car out at the bar. Lucrezia swears if Maripaz comes home late and drunk again, she's going to tell Cleto not to open the gate for her and Maripaz can consider herself kicked out of the house. That doesn't even make a dent. Lucrezia tells her to go shower and go get her car. "My heeeeead," Maripaz whines.

Toni and David have moved from the formal part of the interview to talking about David's personal life--crappy dad, crappy wife, divorce. Toni doesn't really want to hear about it. David keeeeeps talking. Toni cuts him off again, but agrees that his dad is an ass. He's going to hire him as "Gerente Administrativo" (Administrative Manager…I think it's really more like Operations Manager), not just because he has the requisite education, but because Toni likes him. David is concerned about his dad's reaction, but Toni says his dad's not an idiot, and he'll talk to him. "Do you think Ivan will object?" "Why would he?" "Well, I've heard he's interested in Maripaz." "Well, he's not, and even if he was, we don't mix business and personal, so consider yourself hired!" David is grateful.

And tomorrow: I don't know because my DVR cut off during the credits.

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