Caray, Caray!

Some scenes have been combined

Teresa tells Artie she witnessed Geno and Ruben dumping the body. She tells Art there’s a connection between them and Fito. Mariano figured out that Fito was selling drugs to Paulo and even provided the description to the cops. That’s why that desgraciado Fito disappeared and couldn’t continue selling drugs and started to……um….Art wonders what Fito started doing. Teresa recovers and says that’s why Fito started to run, of course. Art has no idea how happy she is that Fito’s dead (he may not know, but Viewerville does!) She condemns Fito for poisoning everything with his drugs. Their problem at present is that Mariano has no alibi (coartada). Art wonders what Fernando would say if he knew she is defending Mariano. Cue Jaws theme and a look at Ferneanderthal waiting at Casa Teresa while he calls Teresa. She doesn’t answer. Arturo recalls what a good team they once made but she’s ruined even that. Doesn’t she feel bad about everything she’s provoked? She wonders why he never believed she fell in love with him and why he took her back to that vecindad. He tells her he had good reason to doubt her. WHY did she do this to him. Is money really more important than what they had? She reminds him they’re there to help with Mariano and need to get back to work. He tells her to leave if it bothers her that much, he doesn’t need her.

CASA TERESA: Ferneanderthal leaves a voicemail for Teresa asking her to call him back. He wants to know what happened with Arturo. Did he agree to the “Divorcio Express”? Plus, they had dinner plans and he’s waiting for her. Fer is looking a bit disheveled.

BACK AT THE POLICE STATION, Teresa tells Arturo she can testify in Mariano’s defense (en su descargo) and that’s what she plans to do. She realizes that by doing so, she’ll implicate Geno and Ruben in Fito’s murder but she did see them. He wants to make sure she understands this may result in their arrest. She swears she’s telling the truth. She’s not just saying so in order to save Mariano. He knows that someone in love is capable of anything. He knows that only too well. She repeats that she’s telling the truth. It was Geno and Ruben! Geno must hate the man who sold drugs to her son – enough to murder him! She is capable of doing so to avenge the death of Paulo. As for Ruben, he may not have helped in the murder but he did help with the disposal of the body. He sure as heck helped because they’re ----wait for it ---- amantes! Arturo’s all, “¿Que?” She realizes he doesn’t believe everything she says but it’s the truth. Esperanza told her. They have to get the police to investigate. She plans to make her statement today. Arturo wants to wait and tell Aida first (huh?). Teresa thinks Aida will only run and warn Genoveva and Ruben. Well, duh.

CASA LEDESMA: Esperanza is praying that the police find her baby. She prays Ruben isn’t involved in his return. She doesn’t want to go with him; she loves her husband.

POLICE STATION: Aida gives Aurora the good news that she’s managed to get her in to see Mariano, but only for 25 minutes. She may not be a great lawyer but she knows how to get things done. She asks Aurora to tell him to be patient and to let him know they’re doing everything possible to get him out of here. Aurora’s worried that Aida seems doubtful. Aida explains that in situations like this it’s not so much what happens, it’s what you can prove.

CASA LEDESMA: Pati arrives and tells Esperanza that Fito is dead, frito, patas pa’rriba! Before she can tell her Mariano’s being held as a suspect, Espe gets a call from Rubinfeliz saying he’s received pictures of the baby, who happens to be lying there ever so quiet. I was hoping he’d let out a good cry, but it didn’t happen. Ruben says he looks great and hopes to have him soon so he can start living with her. Ugh. He’s coming over with the photos and he’ll be careful not to cross paths with her hubby. Esperanza gives Pati a letter for Hernan in the event anything should happen. Pati wants to know why this is necessary. Is Espe planning to abandon her husband? (pretty sharp cookie, that Pati) Espe weeps and says she loves her husband with all her heart. She wants to be with him the rest of her life. There are things in that letter that she’d like to say to Hernan that she can’t bring herself to say to him in person. She asks Pati to keep the letter and not ask any questions. Hernan arrives..

POLICE STATION: Teresa tells Arturo he must think like a lawyer. In order for justice to be done, he can’t be warning anyone or show considerations for Aida or anyone. She reminds him of what a sinverguenza Ruben has turned out to be. He shouldn’t be surprised Ruben is Geno’s accomplice. And he knows how Aida is, she’ll go straight to Daddy either to admonish him or warn him. Either way, it will interfere with justice.

WITH BARS BETWEEN THEM, Mariano swears his innocence to Aurora. She tells him Arturo, Aida and Teresa are working to prove his innocence. He’s surprised to hear Teresa is there. He doesn’t want Aurora to think he called Teresa. She says she doesn’t doubt him. Teresa? Well, that’s another matter. Arturo walks in and Mariano chooses this awkward moment to tell them both that when Teresa was on the brink of death, she confessed she fell in love with Arturo while in Europe. **ok, this wouldn’t be on my mind if I was being charged with murder, but a little tweak on the ol’ beanie and I’m good to go**

CASA DE GENOVENOM: Rubinfeliz tells Geno he’s been talking to Aida about her. No, no, not about their affair but he’s slowly preparing her. It will help that Geno’s made him her partner in the real estate agency (inmobiliaria) and helping him so much. Geno loves her and would hate to lose her if she were to find out about them. On the contrary, he says, Aiiiida is so grateful and he’s so happy to see that she will be able to share everything with him. Ruben seems so happy, he’s beaming! He wants to take the baby for an outing. Geno wants to come along because she doesn’t want to leave Roddy alone. Ruben reminds her he won’t be alone, he’s with his father. She responds that she’s his mother by love and by everything that is legal. She registered Paulito and got his birth certificate. As of today, he’s hers. She’s registered him as though she were a single mother and he carries her surnames. He’s not too happy and doesn’t understand why she’s done this. She explains they couldn’t register him with Ruben’s name and they don’t have adoption papers. They’ve agreed to share everything. She’ll share her fortune with him and he’ll share his baby with her. Sigh, she thinks they are the perfect couple. She kisses him and he does the ol’ Sharkita eye-roll!

CASA LEDESMA: Hernan is glad to hear that Johnny or Pati will no longer have to fear Fito but he’s worried about Mariano. He heads back to work and Pati excuses herself to use the facilities before she leaves. No sooner does Pati leave the room than the big bad wolf comes knocking on Esperanza’s door. Unlike the 3 little piggies, she doesn’t ask who’s there and Rubinfeliz waltzes right in! He shows her a picture of Rodriguito. ROTFL, the little tyke looks like he’s growing a ‘stache just like the old man! HAHAHA! Anyway, poor Espe is crying, asking for another picture. He agrees but before that, he kisses her. EEEEEWWW!! Pati comes back in the room just in time to see this but she sneaks back out. Espe begs him to leave, explaining her sister-in-law is there and might see everything. She asks him to at least leave her the photo. They begin to struggle with the photo and end up tearing it in two. Pati runs back and yells out to Espe acting as though she can’t find her wallet. Ruben makes a hasty escape. When Pati comes back in she tells Espe not to bother trying to lie, she saw everything.

Espe shows her the picture of Rodriguito and they both cry over it. She explains that while the police haven’t been able to find him, Ruben has managed to get info although she doesn’t know how he’s done it. They even gave him Rodriguito’s medalla. They haven’t told the police because the kidnappers only want to deal with Ruben. They’ve asked him for a lot of money. Pati thinks this all sounds strange. (gee, you think?) Espe explains Ruben’s plan to bring the baby to her if she agrees to take off with him. Pati tells her she can’t abandon Hernan. Espe explains having to choose between them is the worst thing that has ever happened to her but she’s willing to do anything if it will bring her baby back to her. Pati tells her she should at least tell Hernan. If Espe doesn’t, she will! Yay, Pati!

VECINDAD: Ferneanderthal manages to walk upright and runs into Doofberto looking for Teresa. Doofberto gives him the 411 on Teresa being at the jail, defending Marianito. Ferneanderthal is furious, flaring nostrils and all!

POLICE STATION: Hector has arrived to offer his help. Aurora was afraid he’d be angry with Mariano. Hector knows that if anyone respects life, it’s Mariano.

Teresa gives her statement and we see a flashback of the “uno, dos, y TRES” scene where Geno and Ruben throw the body into the canal. I never tire of seeing that. The detective asks Teresa what she was doing there. She explains they were once associates of her husband and her. She suspected them of something underhanded (turbio) and she had to find out. Well, she had been told they were lovers and she wanted to confirm that because one cannot be associated with dishonest people, right? She repeats the bundle was a bag such as the one in the police photo. She’s sure it was them that threw Fito’s body into the canal. She has no reason to lie. Detective wants to know what her relationship is with Mariano. She explains they were once neighbors and she knows him to be a good and honest man incapable of doing such a thing. Detective asks if she’s sure that’s the extent of their relationship. She tells him her relationship with Mariano is not relevant. What is important is her testimony of what happened. Besides, this is a statement, not an interrogation. So there!

Elsewhere in the precinct a very Furious Fernando has arrived looking for blood! He asks Aida, of all people, if Teresa is there. Aiiiida tells him of course she’s there to defend Mariano. Not only that but guess who is teaming with her? Arturo! Nyah, nyaha! Who would’ve thunk it! Teresa and Arturo are working very closely together to liberate Mariano.

Teresa signs her statement. She and Arturo insist that they now free the good Doctor Sanchez and detain Genoveva and Ruben. No can do, says Dick Tracy. They have up to 72 hours.

As he’s saying this, in comes Fernando who angrily accuses Arturo of defending Mariano only to be near Teresa who he grabs by the arm and demands to know why she’s with this infeliz, meaning Arturo.

CASA LEDESMA: Espe desperately begs Pati not to tell Hernan. If she does, Ruben won’t give her the baby. She must have her baby back. After that, she’ll figure out a away to escape or something but for now, she can’t leave Ruben alone with him. Ruben is capable of disappearing and not handing him over to her, or, well she doesn’t know what all. She begs Pati to promise not to say anything to Hernan.

VECINDAD: Juana is beside herself to find out that Dumberto told Fernando where Teresa is. Dumberto says he just answered Fernando’s question about Teresa’s whereabouts. But he thinks he made a mistake, cuz it looked like Fernando was angry. Juana is still convinced that Teresa isn’t involved with Fernando.

BACK AT THE POLICE STATION, Fernando continues to manhandle Teresa while all the cops just stand around looking all official-like. He demands to know why she’s involved in defending Mariano. She breaks away from him and Arturo intervenes. Fernando shoves him back and reminds him she wants nothing more than to divorce him. Arturo says she’s only doing so to get at Fer’s money. As he’s told him before, Fernando will spend his time being jealous, wondering if she’s with Arturo or Mariano. Captain finally speaks up, telling them both to calm down or off to the pokey with both of them! Now Hector joins in, admonishing both Arturo and Fernando, telling them both to handle things in a civilized manner. The Captain warns Arturo to behave or he will be denied access to the precinct. Hector appreciates Teresa wanting to help Aurora but he thinks it’s best she leave now. She explains she was there to give her statement. She’s already done that, so she’s leaving. She tells Aurora she can count on her if she needs her help. Aiiiida cattily says Adios to Teresa who reminds her that she who laughs last, laughs best!

VECINDAD: Doofberto is busy watering plants and Pati seeks his advice. Oh boy, is she in trouble! He assumes Johnny’s done something but she explains it has to do with Esperanza but before she can say anything, the other genius, Johnny, comes running in to tell her Grumpy Gramps has been taken to the hospital, vomiting blood. EEEEEW! The Princess, the Frog, and the Jester all rush off for the hospital.

POLICE PRECINCT: Hector tells Arturo he’s very sorry for what’s happening between him and Teresa because of his ex-buddy. Aiiiiida chimes in that this is what Teresa provokes. Arturo changes the subject back to Mariano. He’s admitted knowing Fito, fighting with him and threatening to kill him. Arturo tells them Mariano will remain detained but he’s managed to keep him from being transferred to prison. He explains Teresa has issued a statement shedding new info on the situation but until that info is verified, nothing will change. Aiiida is anxious to know what was in that statement but Arturo wisely refuses to divulge that for now. Hector didn’t know who Fito was and Aiiida fills him in, telling him Fito was a drug dealer and lived in the same vecindad as Teresa. She’s agitated because for so long she wanted justice for Paulo and now that Fito is dead, she can’t relax because Mariano’s been unjustly accused of his murder.

Outside, Fernando drags Teresa through the door (on his way to his Neanderthal cave, I guess). He demands to know, again, why she insists on defending Mariano. Her relationship with him ended long ago so what could it matter to her if he’s free or if he rots in prison? Basta!, she tells him. Even though she stopped loving Mariano long ago, she has to be there for him because he saved her life and he’s saved her mother’s life on numerous occasions. Besides he’s her BFF’s novio. She also has information that could prove his innocence. Through clenched teeth, he reminds her he left Luisa, is confronting (enfrentar) his mother and stands to lose many things…..she trumps him, reminding him that she lost her father because she’s divorcing Arturo. She accuses him of caring only about what he’s lost. He backs off and apologizes, saying he didn’t mean it that way. She tells him if he’s going to continue to complain about everything he’s lost, he can just forget it! She thought he wanted to be with her and not care about anything else just as she’s done but apparently that’s not how it is. It’s best they just end it now. She hails a cab and all he can do is bang on the window and scream out her name as the cab drives off. Ooooooh, he’s angry! He is getting scary. I think Sharkita is biting off more than she can chew!

Inside, Aiiida is taking her leave. When they’re alone, Arturo explains to Hector and Aurora what Teresa saw. He didn’t want to say anything in front of Aiiiida so that she wouldn’t warn Ruben. Arturo hasn’t noticed that Aiiiida hasn’t really left and has heard everything. Arturo explains Geno’s and Ruben’s motives for killing Fito. Aiiiiida can’t take it anymore and bursts in saying these are all lies fabricated by Teresa to hurt her. She just wants to destroy Ruben because of his prior convictions. Arturo also tells her Espe’s story of finding Geno and Ruben in a compromising position. Lies, all lies, says Aiiiiiida. Everything that rrrrrrrata says are lies and Arturo, more than anyone, should know this.

VECINDAD: Juana arrives at her apartment to find Teresa who fills her in on Mariano’s case. Juana tells her the bad news that Jughead snitched to Fernando about her whereabouts. Teresa rants about Jughead. Juana changes the subject back to Fernando. She wants to know the truth. Teresa tells the story of Arturo getting drunk and Luisa taking his side. Fernando was the only one who comforted her. Teresa hadn’t wanted to tell anyone how things really were, not Juana, mom, or dad. She tells Juana that Luisa behaved very badly toward her. Ever since that friend, Lucia, showed up. Teresa claims Lucia was always in love with Arturo! Oh, woe is Teresa, Luisa encouraged Lucia to go after Arturo! Being rich and connected, Lucia would be able to help them regain their fortune. Juana is shocked, and so am I! (what a load of bullsh*t!) Of course Teresa now claims Arturo and she begain arguing more because of Luisa and Lucia. He began drinking and the only one who cared for her was Fernando. Juana asks again if there’s something going on. Teresa asks how could she possibly get involved with a man who is engaged with her husband’s sister? However, she does confess she’s very confused. She is so disappointed in Luisa and Arturo. Now that Fernando is free, he’s asked if she’s interested. Juana’s bug eyed impactada! The lies continue. Teresa claims she rejected him. Why, even today when he went looking for her at the precinct, she told him she never wanted to see him again. She swears it. (ok, technically, that last part is true). KNOCK, KNOCK! Who’s there? FER! Fer who? FERNEANDERTHAL!!!! And he wants to talk. Teresa’s very sorry but she told him not to come looking for her. She asks him not raise a ruckus. Juana asks him to leave.

HOSPITAL: Dario explains Grampa’s condition to Johnny/Pati/Doofberto. Gramps is stabilized but will require surgery in the morning. Ah, who cares?

CASA CACERES: Aiiiiiida tells Dad that the rrrrrrrrrrrata de vecindad has accused him and Geno to the police. She demands to know the truth. Ruben acts indignant, appalled that Teresa would accuse them even though he confesses he would have gladly killed Fito for everything he’s done. He recalls how bad she got after Paulo’s death and then to top it off, she falls for that Mariano who has brought nothing but disgrace to their family. Aiiida knows Mariano is innocent. Ruben tells her to think about it. Teresa only made the accusation to free Mariano. He’s calling Geno right now so she can see for herself that there is only friendship between them and that the stories Teresa is telling is a despicable lie! He asks Geno to go with him to the precinct to answer the accusations Teresa has made. Before they can leave, Aiiida is interrupted by a call and leaves the room. Ruben reaches for his phone.

CASA LEDESMA: Hernan arrives with a bouquet of roses for Esperanza. She gets a call but hesitates to answer. She answers after Hernan insists it could be about the baby. She answers and it’s Ruben, of course. The way she’s talking, he figures Hernan is there. He warns her if she tells the police or anyone else that Geno and he are lovers, she’ll never see her son again! Hernan asks who it was and she tells him it was a wrong number. Hernan notices she seems nervous and she tells him it’s because she was hoping it was news on Rodriguito! Hernan doesn’t seem convinced.

POLICE STATION: Hector and Aurora speak to Mariano. Hector assures Mariano he believes he’s innocent. Aurora tells him Teresa saw Geno & Ruben dump the body and believes they are the killers.

Ruben and Genoveva have arrived and are talking to Aiiiiida. They can’t believe Teresa says they killed Fito and scoff at the mere idea of an affair and can’t understand where Teresa could’ve gotten such an idea! Geno says she’s never been with another man after her divorce. She dedicated her life to Paulo and now to Paulito. Aiiiida understands but they still need to clarify (aclarar) everything.

VECINDAD: Teresa is satisfied Juana believes her story about Fernando falling in love with her. She tells Juana she plans to spend the night there just in case Fernando goes looking for her at the manse. Refugio arrives and apologizes for having doubted Teresa, thinking she had left her husband for her BFF’s novio. It’s important to her that they remain united now that Armando is gone. Refugio is happy when Juana tells her that Teresa warned Fernando to stay away.

In the morning, Juana notices Teresa is down in the dumps. Teresa explains it’s everything -- Mariano’s arrest and her separation from Arturo. She admits she’s so confused. She’d love nothing more than to forget about Arturo forever and go for the life Fernando can give her. But she admits she’s thinking of giving Arturo another chance. She has the house, no, THEY have the house and they can begin anew. CARAAAAAZY!!!!

PENTHOUSE: Odiosa visits Fernando and wants to know what’s happened at Luna Turqueza. The condos aren’t selling and the prices have fallen (desplomar). This is all in thanks to some negative campaign to discredit (desprestigio) the construction company and him in particular. He has no idea what she’s talking about. She explains there are lawsuits (demanda) against them and there are posters at the condominiums saying they are poorly constructed and that the construction company and Fernando are frauds. Wowsers! Fernando is impactado.

CASA LUCIA: Lucia wonders why Arturo is so serious. He’s troubled by something Mariano said. He repeats what Mariano said about Teresa loving Arturo and that she fell in love with him during that European trip. Lucia supposes it could be true that Teresa loves him, but obviously less than she loves Fernando’s money. Arturo thinks that may be true. He doesn’t know why he keeps hoping, searching for something that will justify Teresa’s actions when her actions have no justification. Lucia suggests he stop thinking of Teresa if it bothers him so much. Arturo wishes he could but everything reminds him of her. He can’t get her out of his mind, much less his heart. Lucia thinks that if he can’t forgive her, he should make the effort to forget her. Suddenly, he turns to her saying he likes her and she suggests they might want to give it a whirl. He wonders if they can try even though he can’t promise her anything (Man Rule #8). She smiles and says she’s willing to take the risk. He can only promise that he’ll give it a lot of effort. They kiss aaaaaaand Teresa walks in! Dun-Dun-DUN! She immediately tears up. She brushes away her tears and starts clapping. “Bravo! I’m so happy to see that you’re resuming your life because I’ve come to see about the divorce.” Lucia leaves but not before giving Arturo a peck (the skank!). Arturo asks if she has the nerve to ask for alimony. Haha. She wants absolutely nothing from him. If they stand before the judge of mutual accord, they can have the divorce in 15 days (wow!). From what she’s just seen, she assumes it’s urgent for him. He tells her of course it’s urgent for him because he wants to cut all ties with her. What time does she want to meet with the judge? He agrees to meet her at 5:00 so they can end their marriage once and for all. He excuses himself so he can tell Lucia the good news. Arturo fights back tears as he leaves the room. Teresa, once alone, says to herself, “and I was going to give you another chance!”

PENTHOUSE: Fernando wonders if momzilla may have been the one who started all the problems with the construction company. She clearly has wanted the company to lose all its contracts and have problems so that when they divide everything, it will be worthless. He’ll be left with scraps (migajas) and she’ll take the contracts from all her friends to a new company. Oriana admits that’s what she’s doing and he already knew that. She tells him the remedy is in his hands. As for the Luna Turqueza problems, she didn’t plan that. He doesn’t believe her. He accuses her of sabotaging the project because Teresa owns Luna Turqueza stock. She denies this, saying she wouldn’t do it because of Arturo, who also owns Luna Turqueza stock. He has suffered enough with Fernando stealing away his wife without having to suffer that final estocada (final blow, stab)

POLICE STATION: Aurora shows Mariano that she’s wearing her engagement ring, meaning she’s ready to marry him. She promises to be with him in good times and in bad. No matter what happens, she will marry him.

CASA TERESA: Oriana arrives just in time to eavesdrop on Fernando and Teresa. They’re arguing about momzilla. Teresa understands he loves his mumsy and wishes she’d accept her but that’s never going to happen. Oriana nods in agreement from her hiding place. Teresa complains about Fernando’s jealousy over Mariano and Arturo. She swears her love for him and only him. Fernando begs Teresa’s forgiveness and promises to control his jealousy. She shouldn’t forgive him but she loves him so much, she can’t say no to him. They kiss. Fernando leaves for an appointment and Oriana quickly tiptoes behind a pillar. What a hoot! She walks into the library to confront Teresa. Teresa notices she didn’t knock and Oriana says she’ll never see this as her house. Oriana comes to the point of her visit. She offers Teresa the possibility of having everything she wants, love and money. Arturo or Mariano, she can go with whomever she truly loves. Teresa doesn’t understand. “Oh, it’s very easy,” says Oriana. She asks Teresa how many millions she wants in order to disappear from her son’s life. Teresa smiles at this and then slithers up to Oriana and says, “Sounds interesting. You tell me, how much is your son’s happiness worth?” cha-ching!

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