Caray, Caray!

Things are still crazy for Gloria at work. I am filling in for her tonight. As always, your corrections and fill ins are appreciated. I was a bit low on snark tonight.

El Refrito
Lucia and Carlota talk about the necklace. Tony calls and wants to speak to Carly. They talk about the move. He invites her and the whole family to the Ag Association shin-dig.

Camilo has entered the joyería to buy a pearl necklace (so many places I could go with that.) There is a little back and forth. Camilo says he’s there on behalf of Lucia Curiel. The jeweler asks if she told him how much the necklace cost. Sr. Joyero isn't so sure this plaid clad buffoon can afford it.

Lo Nuevo
Ivan, Camilo and David meet. Camilo will be in charge of operations while David will be the financial chief. Businessy stuff about the packing plant. Camilo is sure the dude in charge of it can do the job but he and David will be “echando un ojo” (to keep an eye on him) just in case. David’s phone rings. He explains he has to answer since his brother had an accident last night. Camilo gets a little nervous. Esther wants David to stop by that evening and help her convince the Bobblehead to put Saul in a private hospital. David gets off the phone and Camilo wants to know what kind of accident Saul had (as in “Did he accidentally run into my brother’s fists over and over?”)

Cut to Ivan explaining to Tony it was an auto accident. Saul had been drinking. Saul got the worst of it: broken leg, broken ribs and serious burns. Para colmo (to top it all off), Meandragon Sr. doesn’t want to take care of him. He needs to be transferred to another hospital in Hermosillo for the burns, but JJ doesn’t want to help or pay the bills. Ivan informs Tony that JJ threw Saul out a few days ago and doesn’t want to have anything to do with him. Tony is going to talk to the Bobblehead immediately.

And that’s just what he does. He tries to convince JJ that he can’t just abandon the boy like he’s some street animal. JJ is mad about the papers publishing the story about his stupid son was driving around drunk. Tony thinks Saul needs to be in a more adequate hospital with more resources; one with a burn specialist. JJ doesn’t want to and asks that Tony not insist. JJ says with all due respect that it isn’t really Tony’s business anyway. It’s a family matter. Tony, playing to JJ’s real desire, suggests that he think about his aspirations as Ag Association president. If word gets out that JJ would treat his own son in such a manner, Tony doubts the farmers would vote for JJ. (cue the ominous male choir.)

Camilo delivers the pearl necklace to Lucia (in a cheap plastic bag?) He runs off like a little kid. Lucia tries to go after him, but the gate is locked. She takes the necklace up to her room. She stares at it and wonders how Camilo bought it. She calls him. She asks how he bought them. He said he had some savings. She says Carlota is resigned to not recovering them and Camilo says then it will be a surprise. Lucia says she can’t accept them and Camilo says he wants her to accept them. He only asks that she not say she got them from him.

JJ has given in. He’s going to see that Saul gets proper medical care. He tells Judit and Esther to get rid of the suffering faces. It puts him in a bad mood (what doesn’t?) He tells David to get Saul into a better hospital in Hermosillo even though it’s going to salir un ojo en la cara  (cost him a fortune) but he doesn't want it said that he left his son in the street like some dog that’s been run over. Esther thanks him. The children comfort Esther. Judith said he relented. David says he’ll take care of it first thing tomorrow. Esther tells them “see, he’s not so bad?” Twit. The hijos do not agree. David says JJ didn’t do it because he asked him, he did it so he wouldn’t look bad. Esther wants to know why they always think the worst of their father. Really? Where has she been for the last 30+ years? Esther asks Judith if she’s just mad because JJ wouldn’t accept that “pelado” (poor person)? David says well, that “pelado” is going to be the Director of the Mexican branch of the Maguire company. Judith says Reeeeealllly???

Camilo is giving Arcelia a bear hug and the good news. He wants them to move to a bigger and prettier house. Arcelia says no. She likes the house she’s in just fine. She’s close to everything and her friends are nearby. When his dad knew he was going to die, he wanted to be brought home to die there. Antolin arrives with dinner (tortas…ahogadas?) Arcelia gives him Camilo’s good news. Antolin asks why. Camilo explains about Tony, Ivan and Maripaz going back to LA. Antolin asks “so he’s going to marry that zorra (tart, slut...you get it.)” His mom tells him not to be so crude. Antolin kind of brushes it off and asks if Alex will be going, too. Camilo says yes and Antolin says Carolina will really suffer over it…oh, by the way, she told me you saw her last night mama. Arcelia says yes, I thought she was very nice. Camilo says speaking of last night…did you have anything to do with Saúl’s accident? Antolin denies it, but Carmen has walked in and wants to know what’s wrong with Saul. Antolin asks why it should matter to her and if he finds out she went to see him he’s going to say a lot of words really fast, got it??

Lucia is flashing back to her first kiss from Iván, waving goodbye to Iván, Iván throwing food on the floor and jumping on the counter, making whoopee in the pigeon coop (wait, how can she flashback on Iván’s fantasy?...or was that hers?) Ivan voice over says they'll be together forever. She cries. She’ll never forget him. She looks at the two of them doing the “goofy face” on the beach.

Meanwhile, Iván does much the same. He is looking at their pictures from the beach. The wall wonders if it will get lucky tonight. I picture of his mom comes up (Don't ask...I don't know either.)  He tells her he’s going to get married. He imagines she already knows everything. He’s going to leave the love of his life, but he’s doing it for his son…her grandson. I wanted to have both, but he felt his child needed him more. Maybe she and Tony don’t agree, but he doesn’t have the heart to abandon the child. Maybe she could send him a sign whether what he is doing is good or bad.

Lucrazy can’t believe Lucia doesn’t want want to go to the party. It would be rude. Carly says, maybe, but she agrees with Lucía. Lucrazy asks if DWMMB knows. Carly says no. Lucrazy says Iván will surely tell her. Lucrazy says they’re getting married in three weeks. Maripaz has to go so folks won’t think she’s pregnant and that’s why they’re getting married. Either way there’s going to be a scandal ‘cause everyone knew Iván was with Lucia and now he’s marrying her sister. What Lucrazy is REALLY worried about is how to explain the boy. Carlota says to tell the truth: that they had a kid ten years ago and they decided to get married for the good of the boy. Lucrazy is not hip to that idea. She doesn’t want anyone to know that Maripaz had a baby 10 years ago and that it was covered up. They have to think of something!

Ivan and Tony are talking passports and visas for Alex and Maripaz. Tony says he’ll take care of it. Ivan leaves and Tony calls the lawyer.

Judith and Camilo are having coffee. She’s telling him about Saul getting into a better hospital. Camilo says he’s pleased, but his face doesn’t seem to reflect that and Judit notices. Camilo lets her know she’s a great gal and all with fabulous qualities, but he’s not in love with her. Judit says maybe if they gave it a little more time and really got to know each other. He really doesn't know her. She asks if he loves someone else. He says no. It’s just what he feels for Judit isn’t “amor”. She sort of wimpers/begs a little and he tells her she’s too good to beg anyone. She’ll find someone she deserves. He swears it was hard to make the decision but he couldn’t continue leading her on (enagñando.) He tells her not to be upset, tears over him aren’t worth it (?) She says no one will love him like she does and leaves. He says to himself she’s probably right. She’s barely left the table and Camilo calls Lucia to find out if she gave the necklace to her abuela. She hasn’t and he asks why. She doesn’t think it fair that he paid so much to get it back. But he wanted to do it. He wanted to quitarte de esta pena (? get rid of the pain….horrible translation, sorry) that was his only intention. Lucia thanks him form the bottom of her soul. Camilo tells her Ivan asked him to take care of her. She doesn’t think he meant this way. Well, Camilo meant it to mean however he needed to take care of her, he was to do it. He asks her again to accept the necklace.

Lucia goes to Carlota’s room. She tells Carly she won’t believe it, buuuut….some taxi driver (?) delivered….this! And she shows the necklace. Carlota is thrilled, but wants to know who recovered them? Lucia doesn’t know the guy left before she could ask any questions. Carlota is sure it was Tony. Did Lucia tell him? No. Did she tell Ivan? No. Well it had to be him. But Carly can’t take them. Lucia convinces her to take them, but not to say a word to Tony since obviously he wanted the deed to remain anonymous. Then she just lies and says it was her. That Ivan loaned her the money. Carly asks how she’s going to pay him back if she doesn’t have a job. Lucia says she’ll figure it out and please don’t say anything to Ivan or anyone. Hugs.

Lucrazy is telling the DWMMB to shut up and let her talk. DWMMB says Sí mamá.

Ivan is freaking out in his office. He calls Lucia. He has to talk to her. She wants to know if something is wrong with Alex. No. Ivan says he’s desperate, filled with regret and doesn’t know what to do. Lucia tells him to calm down. They both made this decision because it was best for everyone. Ivan has to see her. They have to talk.

Lucrazy is saying to Tony that he didn’t invite them to the fiesta. He says that he told Carlota the family was invited and obviously that meant them. Lucrazy says Carlota didn’t mention Maripaz (I hate even typing the name.) Tony says of course she was invited. DWMB puts on the damn simper face and asks if they are going to announce the wedding. Tony says no. She asks why. He says out of respect for Lucia. DWMB is not pleased with that answer, she pulls a Jan Brady. Lucia! Lucia! Lucia! It’s always Lucia. Why does her future husband care more about his ex-lover. Lulu tells her to shut up and stop saying stupid things. She asks Tony to pardon the DWMMB’s arrebatos (outbursts) they really came for another reason: How are Iván and the witch going to justify/explain that the boy is living with them? I didn’t catch what Tony was saying exactly (Bruno is a Darth Vader breather and I was distracted), but it had to do with giving Alex the Lomeli name and declaring in court the whole situation. Lucrazy is not pleased that everyone will find out her slut daughter got preggers all those years ago. Tony is sorry. DWMMB interrupts to say that the only thing that matters to her is that they announce her engagement to Ivan at the party. Tony prohibits it and the little beech (and I don’t mean the tree) says “or what?” Tony reminds them that Ivan is his son and he and Ivan don’t have anything to lose he turns …”y ustedes?”

Ivan and Lucia are meeting at an upscale loveshack. She doesn’t feel right that they are together. Ivan says it’s the last time they have to be alone. He wants to carry her in his soul all the time. He wants to atesorar  (treasure) her memory, her kisses, her eyes, her love. He will never stop loving her. Lucia won’t stop loving him. The past few days have been horrible for him. They've already talked, but he doesn’t understand. She says he has to do it for his son. They are adults, they gotta deal. Time will heal the wounds. Ivan says maybe she’s right, but right now he’s dying inside. He just wants one more night. One more night o’ luvin’ without guilt. They are not guilty of anything that has happened. Lucia throws herself at his face. I think that’s a yes. Backlit smoochies. Casper luvin’ (weird.) Phantom rose petals fall over them (where did they come from?) Back to reality. Lucia gets up to leave. Ivan stops her and gives her the ring he bought for her before that first break up (the one where DWMB threatened to air Carlota’s dirty laundry…remember that one?) He bought it for her and he wants her to have it. He puts it on her finger. They say goodbye.

Lucia goes home and stares at the ring beneath the portrait of TeodoroVan. Carlota comes in. She asks about the ring Lucia tells her it's a going away gift. She cries. Carlota hugs her. I adjust my beanie. Still doesn’t help. You both had the chance to get rid of DWMB with the necklace thing but you didn’t do it.

Ivan’s lawyer pays a visit to Gerry. They talk about registering Alex's new birth certificate with Ivan as dad and changing his name to Alejandro Maguire Lomeli. Gerry supposes he committed a crime by registering Alex under false names. The lawyer explains that falsifying information on an official document carries a sentence of 3 months to 2 years in jail, but with a little “fianza” (bail, deposit) Gerry won’t pisar en el cárcel (set foot in a jail.) They can petition the judge that heard DWMB’s case to set a fine and annul the false birth certificate. The two arrange to take care of it that day.

The lawyer talks to Tony on the phone. Gerry is offering to pay the fine, but Tony is going to pay all the costs. Gerry wants to pay it. The lawyer tells him that Sr. Antony put him in charge and he will answer to Tony. They leave. Gerry still argues that he will at least pay the fine.

Tony and Ivan talk about waking Bruno. Tony fills him in on Alex’s new birth certificate and name change. Ivan worries about Gerry going to jail. Tony assures him that isn’t going to happen.

Carlota is still trying to convince Lucidiot to come the party (I’m past feeling sorry for her. “Spineless wimp” must be a genetic flaw she picked up from Gerry.) Carly doesn’t want to leave her alone, but Lucia says she’s fine. Carly leaves Lucia to sit and stare at the ill-fated engagement ring.

JJ greets his minions and does the schmooze thing.

Lucrazy asks the DWMB why she couldn’t have dressed a little more decently. DWMB replies it’s the fashion and she looks great in it. Lucrazy says “if you say so.” (Score one for mama.) Lucrazy reminds her not to drink and not to cause any scandals. Carlota comes in and says DWMB looks like a ramera (whore/prostitute/floozie...you get it.) DWMB sarcastically say thank you. Lucrazy notices the necklace. Carlota accuses DWMB of stealing it. DWMB says she didn’t. Carlota says “yup and you still owe me for the gargantilla (necklace/choker), too.” (Is there a huge difference between “collar” as necklace and “gargantilla” as necklace?). Carlota waves her off and makes to leave. Lulu reminds DWMB to behave like the lady she supposedly is. DWMB asks in that annoying innocent voice if Lucia is coming. Lulu tells her not to ask stupid questions.

Norteña band (is it Norteña?), dancing and schmoozing.

Lucia is in the park with Alex. She asks if he’s seen his dad and Alex asks “which one?” Ivan she says. Alex tells her about going to the US. Lucia acts as if that is very cool. Alex thinks maybe so, but he will miss everyone and doesn’t want to change schools. Lucia reminds him they can chat on the internet . Lucia asks if he’s seen his mom. He hasn’t and he doesn’t want to. Lucia tells him his mom loves him. Rant: no wonder she can’t get a job SHE LIES TO THE KIDS. She serves up this steaming pile of “she has her little quirks, but I’m sure if you behave she’ll be fine with you .” Lucia you are a dumb ass. Well, Alex is at least glad Ivan is going to live with him…and Tony and Bruno, too. They kick the ball around for a bit.

Applause for the band. Tony explains that a reason for the party is for everyone to feel like part of the business. From this day forward, they are not alone; everyone is united under the Maguire and Son brand. They are the same force and working with enthusiasm they will all enjoy the same success. Aplauso. JJ asks Tony if he can make a quick announcement. He wants to thank the Maguires on behalf of all the farmers for their confidence and support. Above all he wants the Maguires to know that they (the farmers) won’t fail. Since he’s taken the presidency he’s worked tirelessly on behalf of the farmers to improve conditions for everyone…and he has done that (Tony and Ivan roll their eyes.) Today thanks to their efforts, the Maguires have extended them support and credit so they can step up production. Blabbity blabbity campaign speech. Promises he can’t keep about continuing to look for opportunities. yada yada. blech. Aplause for Tony. Nausea for me.

DWMB sucks down the drinks. Ivan gives her the stink-eye from across the room. Camilo states the obvious: Maripaz is drinking. Ivan gets up and takes the drink from her and says she’s had enough. DWMB calls him a pelado and Judit tells her she has indeed had too much..

JJ goes to talk to Camilo. He wants to know why Antolin never came to talk to him. Camilo told him, but Antolin can be difficult. JJ asks David about Saul.

The waiter brings drinks to DWMB again. She grabs one and silences the band. She is three sheets to the wind. She wants to make an announcement and despite her reputation and past actions, Lulu and Carly just sit there waiting to hear it. Is no one going to stop her??? She adjusts her dress…not in a very ladylike fashion (Laisha is AWESOME.) Oh, man. She spills all the beans. They’re getting married, the whole Alex story (priceless look from JJ)…finally Lulu gets up and tells her to shut it. She is escorted from the party.

Antolin comes to visit Carolina. She’s worried because Gerry went with the lawyer to see the judge. Antolin is “annnnd???”

The party is breaking up. As JJ leaves he tells Tony not to worry about the little number DWMB pulled. Tony brushes him off, thanks him for coming and says goodbye to Esther and Judith. JJ tells Ivan he’s sorry…if he had asked his advice…and he just leaves it at that. Jerk. Tony asks Ivan to take charge of the revelers. He’s tired.

JJ loved DWMB’s little scene. Esther thought it shameful. They rehash it all. Esther can't believe DWMBB would just announce it all and then act like the kid was some lost dog. JJ is pleased that the Curial name is now mud…but he does feel bad for Lulu. Esther is going to call the hospital to check on Saul. JJ says “what for?” Man. Cold.

Lulu is screeching. DWMB says she’s getting married a few weeks and she’s leaving and hopes she never comes back (but she says “jamas” which means the complete opposite.) Lulu hates her and hopes the move to the US means she disappears from their lives.

David and Camilo tell Ivan they are sorry. Camilo is sorry Ivan is marrying that nut. Ivan is doing it for his son. They send David off to take care of the merry makers at table 12 (since apparently he has more social graces.) They are gettin’ a little rowdy.

Ivan asks Camilo a favor: to be a witness at his wedding to DWMB. (A whole damn town witnesses DWMB public drunkenness and no one thinks to call the judge or a lawyer or something to get that damn custody order reversed?)

Avances...

• Lucia cries
• Ivan punches the bed
• Ivan and DWMBB marry (I don't know if I can take it.)

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