Caray, Caray!

Ana is jealous and tells Pancho she thinks Lupita is his favorite. He says he loves Lupita because she's like he is - they're so similar they understand each other. but he loves Ana because she's like her mom! Glad they got that cleared up.

Monica tells Kari (who's pretending it wasn't she who spilled to Pepe) that she's going crazy - she was really drawn to Pepe when he talked about losing his mother just as she lost hers. Kari says "You don't love Freddy, you're just used to him. It's an arranged marriage."

Elena computer-chats with Freddy - she knows his name and lots of other things about him too. They meet at a bar that night - Elena, flirting obnoxiously, sucks down a huge drink and whistles for more. Freddy is embarrassed. He tells her he is completely single. She takes pictures of him, which makes him nervous. He drives Elena home and gives her a preliminary kiss, but she escapes. "What am I doing in this sketchy barrio? I'll get kidnapped!" he thought bubbles.

Chela's dressed nicely for her big date. She is hyperventilating and hoping all her hopes will be realized and Pancho will profess his love. He sends a company car for her! She sits at the restaurant and imagines Pancho's grand entrance ... but instead it's his bald friend Chacho who shows up, wearing a teal suit. It doesn't go well; she isn't laughing at his bad jokes. He gives up and says he'll see her home. He's sad, she feels guilty.

Sitting over work with Rebe, Pancho is worried about Temo, he's kind of alone since Chelo is not home. Rebeca suggests they go work at his house - she likes the grateful kiss he plants on her.

Pina has the installation Candy recommended (a dance pole) and a new outfit, but she's afraid since her last try was a disaster. Candy meaows to boost Pina's spirits, wishes her good luck and leaves. Pina practices Candy's moves. Candy thinks: "Her hubby is a disaster, but so sexy!"

Pancho reassures Rebe: he's a better negotiator than the Arabs, he's been bargaining all his life. Rebe wants to turn down the delicious meal Pancho offers. Temo appears, newly wakened from a sad nightmare, crying for his mom. Chela's home! She interrupts Pancho's cooking. Thanks for ditching me! Who are you cooking your famous sausage sandwiches for? She yells at Rebeca, who's sitting and stroking Tema's head. She possessively tears Temo out of Rebeca's lap and takes him to bed. Giant temper tantrum from Chela, Rebe leaves.

Pina astonishes Vince, she's dressed like the Village People in a black policeman's outfit. She tries a pole dance but hasn't had enough lessons and ends up on the floor. She must have hurt her back because she moans all night and next day Vince is exhausted and furious when the sun rises! She says, "At least I'm trying to revive our dead love! Otherwise we'll end in divorce." He says she can't live without him and leaves.

Chacho reports to Pancho: "I told her my best jokes, and nothing! She's in love with you! Stop lying to yourself, you know it's true."

Next day Freddy calls Elena. "You gave me certain signals!" he chides. He doesn't want Lupita to know of their secret love (ie the photo Elena took), Of coures, first Ana shows up and sees Freddy's picture on the computer. ("Elena, you know him?" "Yes, but it's a secret.... it would be easy for me to fall in love with him.") Then Lupe herself shows up, to invite Elena to the Arab party. She, too, sees the picture. She warns Elena that Freddy has a girlfriend. Later Freddy tells Alex: "I thought she was going to put out - but no! She'll be a trophy for my collection - she can have me in bed and that's all."

It's the day of the Arabs' arrival and Pancho's not to be found. Rebe is losing it. Chacho won't tell her the master plan. As it happens, Pancho's where he's supposed to be, at the airport, welcoming the Arabs - in English! He's brought his van instead of a limo and gives them a long funny tour of the city, charming them all the while.

Vince and his posse are waiting outside Avon for the visitors. Millions of dollars are at stake! Enzo says if the greengrocer ruins the negotiation, so much the better. They're told: Pancho left orders for you all to get in the limos and go - to an undisclosed location.

Pancho has brought his new friends (clapping and singing) to the casa popular! The limo arrives too, Rebe is hissing and yelling. Pancho says, relax, everything's under control, and it's time to eat. The Arabs are in a very good mood. Enzo says he hopes this is the last time he'll ever be here. Pancho says, life takes mysterious turns.

There's a tent set up in the courtyard for a feast. Tomorrow: Candy does a belly dance.

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