Caray, Caray!

REPRISE
In the foyer of the GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME, Luisa catches Fernando and Teresa in the middle of an intimate embrace, and wants to know what the heck is going on with them. Teresa, thinking quickly, feigns dramatic sobbing and prissily runs towards Luisa saying that she had a bad problem with Arturo again. The poor little baby is distraught and takes off to leave Luisa and Fernando alone.



CUERNAVACA – ALCAZAR
Aida had dropped in to see Aurora, wearing huge old lady sunglasses. Seriously, add some curlers and a bathrobe, and she’d look just like my aunt Carol from Yonkers.

As Aida is leaving, she tells Aurora that even though she is her rival, she likes her. If she and Mariano becomes a couple, he would have chosen a very good woman, not a liar rrrrrrrrata de la vecindad like Teresa. She just hopes Mariano forgets about Teresa.



HOSPITAL
Scuzberto walks into the doctor’s break room. Mariano was looking for him because he’s going to Clunkberto’s homeland (I assume where he was hatched) in Zacatecas for business. Bunkberto is eager to tell Mariano about the exciting entertainment venues and fine dining experiences, a.k.a. the best strip clubs and sports bars.



GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME
Fernando tells Luisa that Arturo remains suspicious of Teresa. He drank, became violent and was abusive to her. Luisa is surprised that her brother behaved that way. He explains that Teresa picked up the penthouse keys; she and Art will be staying there. Fernando says he convinced Arturo that Teresa can no longer be treated badly.

Luisa calls Teresa and makes arrangements to see her the next day. Luisa thinks the wedding preparations may give Teresa a respite from her problems with Arturo.



HOSPITAL
Mariano asks Trollberto if he spoke with Juana yet about her fertility issues and asks if he’s considered the possibility that since Juana and Hector have been together a long time, that maybe Glopberto is just dreaming that he has a future with Juana. Goopberto emphatically states that he’s sure that Juana loves him and she’s just with Hector for material reasons. Mariano disagrees and says if that’s all she was interested in, she probably would have already married him, right? That last question forces Gunkberto to think, causing massive cerebral strain. Good thing he’s at a hospital.



PENTHOUSE
Tiburoncita paces through Fernando’s penthouse admiring the décor, as she muses, “Fernando...you are going to help Arthur and me to have everything that we had before.”



CACERES HOME
Aida discovers that Mayra has returned from her trip. They are both excited to see each other and embrace. Aida wants to know all the details of Mayra’s fabulous adventure.


PENTHOUSE
Arturo calls Teresa and asks where she is; he reminds her they were supposed to have dinner with her parents. Teresa (rudely) declines to dine with them because she doesn’t want to spend one more night in the vecindad. Arturo reminds her that she still has things to pick up at the old apartment. Teresa makes more excuses and says she’ll get her stuff tomorrow; leaving Arturo to deal with her parents.



CHAVES HOME
Arturo apologizes to Refugio and Armando that Teresa will not be dining with them and she’s waiting for him at the penthouse. Refugio says that’s too bad because she made “huazontles” that Teresa likes so much. I didn’t know that was in a shark’s diet.



CACERES HOME
Aida is trying on a new dress that Mayra bought for her, as I try to roll my tongue back in my mouth. She looks frackin’ hot, but I digress.

Mayra explains that while she was away, she wrote a memoir about everything that had recently happened to her. Unbeknownst to her, one of her cousins showed it to a publisher. They liked it and it looks like there may be a book deal. Aida is happy for her.

Just then, there’s a stench in the air and I start to check the bottom of my shoes, but alas, it’s just Ruben, stopping by for a visit. He is surprised to see Mayra has returned.



PENTHOUSE
Arturo arrives carrying a man-purse. He tells Teresa her parents felt bad because she did not dine with them. Teresa blows it off like their feelings mean nothing. Arturo points out that her parents adore her and they have been very supportive in light of recent events. Teresa is dismissive and says she’ll see them tomorrow.

CACERES HOME
Ruben starts to sweet talk Mayra, but she cuts him off. She says her experiences have made her stronger. She has nothing more to discuss with Ruben; he’s a relic of the past. He’s free to talk with Aida, she’s of legal age, but Mayra says not to approach her anymore.

As Ruben begins to get sentimental with her, Mayra cuts him off again – this time to say that she fell in love with another man while she was away. Ruben is stunned. Mayra is jetlagged, says goodbye, and leaves Aida to deal with him.

Ruben can’t get over the fact that Mayra met someone. Aida says he should have known he could never get back with her again, and asks about his newborn son. He says that Rodrigo, being a preemie, has sensitive lungs. Ruben remorsefully adds that he’s paying for all the wrong he has done.


PENTHOUSE
Teresa and Arturo have toured the whole penthouse and she just loves the place. Arturo emphasizes that it’s not important where they live, but that that they are together. He wants this to be a new beginning.

He tells her they will live well, but not to expect designer clothes, expensive jewelry, or expensive trips for a while. Arturo is going to go over their financial statements with her so Teresa knows their situation. Arturo says regaining their old lifestyle will take years. Teresa offers her help. Arturo says the most important thing is for them to stay together and love each other. He plants a passionate kiss on her, and I hear the Caray ladies yelling, "Me! Why can't it be ME!" Silly chicas.


CHAVES HOME
Refugio tells Armando that Teresa doesn’t change – she couldn’t hide for a moment that she could not stand to be in their neighborhood for another instant. Refugio is worried about Teresa and Arturo’s marriage. Armando tells her that Teresa has already taken precautions; he assures her that if Arturo gets jealous or acts again like he did, she will get a divorce.


GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME
Fernando and Luisa are snuggling and kissing in bed but Fer is distracted. He flashes back to the moment he kissed Teresa. Luisa asks him what’s on his mind. His mind is squarely on Teresa, but he blames his preoccupation on a business deal in Zacatecas.



CUERNAVACA – ALCAZAR HOME
Aurora is studying and is interrupted by a servant. He says a man who is asking for work wants to talk with Aurora. Reluctantly, she agrees to talk with him. A man dressed in work clothes approaches her, the brow of his hat covering his face. He lifts his hat and... SURPRISE – it’s Mariano!!

When I saw Mariano in his costume, I thought it was going to be one of those strip-o-grams. You know, where he starts music on a boom box and rips off the overalls. I heard catcalls from the ladies of Caray encouraging that very thing. Sorry girls, not this time.

Mariano and Aurora role play a little. He says he just wants a certain person to forgive him of his error. He says she is a beautiful woman, tender, and with the kindest heart of all. That is why he trusts that she will forgive him. Aurora says, as a woman, she can advise the man may get disillusioned because it may be a long time before he is forgiven. Mariano says thanks for the advice, he will continue to insist on getting her pardon. Aurora tells him to go away, there’s no work for him. In character, Mariano says he won’t take up anymore of her time, and adds that her pretty smile made his day.



JUANA'S APARTMENT
Grimeberto visits Juana and after some small talk, they get to the heart of the matter. Juana confesses that she can’t have children. Drollberto says he knew there was something going on that he didn’t understand. I imagine that happens a lot.

Clopberto proceeds to give Juana a dental checkup - with his tongue. I'm sure he's just trying to bring her plaque levels down to normal.


PENTHOUSE
Arturo speaks with his driver at the door and gets a report of what went on with Teresa that day. He reports that nothing suspicious occurred; she spoke with Mariano, but only a few quick words. Arturo thanks and dismisses him. Arturo walks in and tells Teresa that they may earn a good commission for a customer that does business in Germany. FF>>


JUANA'S APARTMENT
Juana pushes Sleazeberto away; she has a boyfriend and he has his rich woman. Bunkberto says she is nothing but his employer. Juana says love cannot be selfish; she knows he wants many children and doesn’t want to take this happiness away. They move to the couch and Blightberto offers the option of adoption; he just wants to be by her side.

As Dripberto makes another move on Juana, she pushes him away, saying that she’s still Hector’s girlfriend. Muckberto says that can be easily fixed; just tell him it’s over. Besides, Aurora and Martin split and they had wedding plans. Juana says it would make Hector sad and she doesn’t want to lose the affection of Aurora.



CACERES HOME
Aida and Mayra are having a chat at breakfast. Mayra says based on everything Aida has told her, she’s not sure it’s worth it to keep trying with Mariano. Of course, Aida disagrees. We find out that Mayra’s new man is the guy that is supporting her with the book; he says he loves Mayra.


CUERNAVACA – ALCAZAR HOME
The butler tells Aurora that he was told to deliver an ice cream cone and not to throw the napkin away. Aurora wonders who, oh who, could it be from?

The napkin has a note from Mariano and she imagines him reading it: ”I clearly remember your eyes, your mouth, and your smile. I want you next to me sharing my life, Aurora. And if I could have one wish, I would ask that you be by my side and never let go.

Aurora is touched.



VECINDAD
Dragberto sees Teresa and says as a dig, “Good morning neighbor.” Teresa says au contrair mon frère, I just came for my things and I’m out of here today. Teresa looks over his suit and asks why he’s in a costume. Trampberto says it’s no costume, it’s his work uniform. He’s a driver and his boss loves him. Her name is Oriana...
Teresa can’t believe what she just heard. “Oriana Guijarro?” she asks. He says “now you know with whom I rub shoulders.” Teresa is furious. She says “so it was YOU that told that old hateful woman about Mariano and me!!” Sludgeberto looks guilty as charged, and once again his cranium distorts under the duress of thinking.


CHAVES APARTMENT
Juana is worried about her dilemma. Refugio says Juana’s heart is indecisive. But if she can’t keep away from Botchberto any longer, it’s time to decide which one she will choose.



VECINDAD
Dopeberto insists he’s no gossip; Oriana asked and he answered. Teresa is not buying it. She goes on about how she doesn’t want him near her godmother. She taunts Schmuckberto that Juana is going to marry Dr. Alcazar. Fussberto says that remains to be seen; Juana loves him – he knows it – and he doesn’t care that she can’t have children. Teresa warns Dunceberto NOT TO SAY ANOTHER WORD about her to Oriana, or she will make him pay!! Crabberto says Oriana already knows who Teresa is, she knows all about her. Teresa leaves in a huff.



GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME
Luisa tells Arturo that she met with her super-hot bikini-clad friend Lucia Alvarez from grade school while she was in Cuernavaca. Arturo barely remembers her. Wait until you see her Broheim! Hopefully she will prance around in a bikini again, on a Wednesday episode this time.

Luisa is concerned about Art’s recent troubles with Teresa. Art says he was wrong and for Luisa not to worry about it anymore; everything is cool.



CHAVES_HOUSE
Teresa walks in visibly unhappy. She tells Juana (out of earshot of Refugio) that it was Foolberto that told Oriana everything that happened between her and Mariano the day before her wedding. Teresa says Juana is supposed to love her like a daughter, and if that’s true, she cannot marry or speak again to that “mariachi filth”. Said “mariachi filth” also needs to learn a lesson to never say anything about Teresa, and on top of that, Juana is involved with Hector, yet she continues to see Clownberto.


HOSPITAL BREAKROOM
Dario teases Mariano that he seems more relaxed now that the terrible curse of the Teresa Effect has apparently been lifted. Dario says he’s going to go tell Dr. Alcazar about Mariano’s intentions for his daughter. Mariano chases him as Dario runs away and says he was just kidding. Magda tells Mariano that Aurora is worth the effort and encourages him to keep plugging away.


CHAVES APARTMENT
Refugio tells Teresa that she can’t get a divorce. She married without love from the start, so now everything is not going as she wants, but she is supposed to be married for life. Refugio rhetorically asks Teresa how many times she’s willing to get divorced and remarried; repeating the same mistake. Teresa tells Refugio to open her eyes. The world is different now; wives don’t have to stay married as before. Refugio says she understands that couples get divorced over serious matters, but not when the first problem arises.

Teresa reminds her that Art cheated on her with Paloma, and Art brought her to the vecindad when he really had enough money to put her in a nice place, just to test her. Refugio says she is her mother, but she’s not blind: Teresa married with no love, but Arturo swore to love her for life; he really loves her. Teresa flippantly says she loves Arturo and is trying to fix things, but if things don’t work out, she’s getting a divorce.


GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME
Luisa tells Arturo that Fernando has been concerned about problems with business he inherited. His uncle left some matters pending in Zacatecas. Arturo says he will definitely help him. Luisa then asks if Fernando has mentioned any other problems or concerns to him [because she’s noticed that he’s distracted.] Arturo says don’t worry, if anything comes up, he will help out Fernando.



HOSPITAL
Dario is reading a newspaper article, about Mariano’s network of clinics, aloud to Magda. They comment that it’s great to see that he is successful with his work, but too bad he’s not so lucky in matters of love. Magda says she thinks all is not lost with Aurora, it’s just a matter of time. Dario suggests that since they are his friends, maybe there is something they can do to help. They agree to talk about that over lunch.



VECINDAD
Mariano overhears Teresa berating her driver. She tells him to get a move on and take her things to her new apartment. The driver just says that Arturo told him to keep a lookout for her. Teresa thinks he’s a pest and sends him off.

Mariano approaches and tells her that it’s a shame that she’s now being watched; that’s the price she pays for cheating on her husband before her wedding. Teresa rebuffs and says she’s not being watched, the driver is just doing his job, Mariano knows she wouldn’t put up with that. She asks him if he knows where she is moving to, and he says he doesn’t care. He says he knows Arturo is drinking and hopes it, as well as their other problems pass, no matter how in love she is. Teresa tells him to butt-out and don’t tell her what to do. He says she’s right, he is going to devote himself to Aurora and he leaves. Teresa is visibly shaken.



CUERNAVACA – ALCAZAR HOME
Aurora’s butler brings her a book. In the book, Aurora finds another note from Mariano. The note says that all day he repeats that he misses Aurora and he loves her. The book is one that served Mariano well when he was taking his exam, and he hopes it brings her the same luck.

Aurora gets all flustered and smiles with love in her eyes. She seems to be weakening to his charms and opening up to the idea of having Mariano in her life.


PATTY’S PLACE
Mariano stops buy to check on Grumps, who resists the idea of being seen by a pediatrician. Gramps overhears Johnny and Patty discuss that Patty wants to go to school but they can’t afford it. FF>>



GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME
Oriana tells Fernando she has noticed that he doesn’t seem too happy dealing with the last will of his father and uncle. She says the more he gets from life, the more responsibilities he will have. He’s lucky to have a good woman like Luisa, and not some arribista, who will help him manage his wealth wisely.



JUANA'S APARTMENT
Juana is dragging Wretchberto by his ear and yells at him about yapping his mouth to Oriana about Teresa. They bicker back and forth and essentially Botchberto says Juana is exaggerating the situation and that he was just telling the truth.

I get the feeling Crankberto comes from carnival folk.



PENTHOUSE
Teresa greets Fernando at the door; Arturo is apparently not around. Fernando wants to continue their conversation from last night; she was telling him that she couldn’t make love to Arturo. Teresa coyly says they are not to broach that subject as Fer has a commitment to Luisa. But Fernando can’t dismiss it that easily. She teases him and asks if he really wants to know what’s going on as they get closer and closer. Fernando says yes, and looks like he can’t take it anymore.

They are dangerously close to kissing and Teresa sexily says, “I don’t know about you, but I keep thinking about what it felt like to be in your arms.”

...and now you know what happened in episode 128.

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