Caray, Caray!

Recap by Urban Anthropologist
Amusing that I not only covered Merry Piece's two weddings and her adultery, but also her divorce! I got lucky to find this episode online so I got a head start. Please provide any missing details. Gracias.

Antes

Camilo swears nobody will take Lucia from him. Bob tells Maripaz it's over. She goes home in a snit and does her nasty little trick with the phone. Tony and Benito talk about what he discovered. Benito seemed to love being Sherlock Holmes for a day.

Nuevo

Casa Galvan: Arcelia confronts Carmen about why she hasn't attended her classes since the beginning. She makes excuses about not having a computer and not being able to do the work. Arcelia gets on her case for being dishonest about this and not coming clean about it with Camilo. When Carmen finally tells her she was looking for a job, Arcelia tells her she will have to work at whatever she can because she's fed up with her sponging off the family. She slaps her several times. We don't blame her for this.

Casa Lomieli: Gerry and Carolina talk about her upcoming operation. He tries to encourage her to be optimistic. Camilo calls him about building a house on his land. They agree to meet the next day to talk about it. Lucia is worried about the expense now that Camilo no longer works for Tony.

Casa Galvan: Arcelia is clearly annoyed about Carmen when Antolin comes in happy as a clam about Carolina's decision to have the operation. Group hug with Lichita.

Rodriguez Apt, LA: Bob comes home with a shopping bag which he puts on the sideboard. Juliet confronts him:

Juliet: You're late.
Bob: I had some extra work, but I brought Chinese food...
Juliet: It's rather strange. Twice the phone rang and … nothing. I checked the number and it was Maripaz's cell phone. That advertises –
Bob: Wait a minute. Let me explain –
Juliet: What are you trying to explain? You're getting it on with that bitch.
Bob: Very well. I did; I won't deny it. But it was only a few times. It was just something different. It wasn't romance. It was strictly sex. That's it.
Juliet (rolls eyes and looks to the side): I asked you about this before --
Bob: I know, baby, but her husband doesn't touch her. He doesn't sleep with her.
Juliet (sarcastically): Why? He's impotent? He's gay?
Bob: No, nothing like that; she told me a few stories. He married her only because of their son. I don't know what the truth really is. She says she loves me. I was desperate. I didn't know what to do. Believe me. If you want to tell your father so he can fire me, do so! But I've had enough!

For your sake, we hope so, Bob. Your Merry Piece has Fatal Attraction written all over her.

Commercial Break starting with a movie promo.

Los Angeles: Juliet calls the McGuire Mansion. Upon being told Ivan is out on business she doesn't leave a message with Maria.

Rancho Galvan: Gerry arrives to discuss the plans for a house, saying something about possibly a pre-fab, since Camilo isn't asking for anything really big. When Camilo kisses Lucia it's obvious to us that she's so not into him and it should also be obvious to her dad.

Casa Mondragon: JJ pours himself a tequila. Esther reminds him that the doctor forbade this. Judith tells him she's was going to keep Saul company, but he wanted to be alone. At his constant slur at her spinster status, she tells him she wants to work. He does his standard Rush Limbaugh thing about women not being competent to work until she says something about possibly working with David at the McGuire company. JJ changes his tune at the possibility that this could benefit him. Esther has the “oy vey” look.

So what else is nuevo?

Hacienda Curiel, outside: Camilo and Lucrazia talk about the plants and he says something about a new fertilizer that will strengthen them.

Hacienda Curiel, inside: Lucia explains that it would be better for her and Camilo to move out so that there would be no future problems between Camilo and Lucrazia. However, when Carlota asks whether all is well, Lucia exits using Perla as an excuse. Carlota knows that all is not well.

McGuire Mansion: Ivan and Alex return home. Benito, Tony, and Bruno are outside to greet them. Alex hugs Bruno, who is all doggy smiles. Awwwwww.

David's Office: JJ actually talks to him about hiring Judith. David doesn't currently need anyone. He gets David to talk about his novia, who is also a child psychologist. Not from an important family, but intelligent and a friend of Lucia's. He's happy. JJ talks about how intelligent women are only trouble. [While you're at it, JJ, why don't you just get yourself a blow-up doll?] He makes a comment about how he only wants broads [viejas]. As he exits, David looks more than a little disgusted. Good for you, David. Maybe you can persuade your mum to hit the divorce court.

McGuire Mansion: Ivan tells Tony about the trip and how happy Alex was to be on a boat and looking at marine life. He asks about Alamos and Tony tells him all is well.

Ivan: And Maripaz?
Tony: Same as ever.
Ivan: Of course. I'm going up to bathe; see you at dinner. (exits as Benito walks in from outside)
Benito: What happened? Did you tell him about Maripaz?
Tony: Of course not. I never like to start off with bad news. Let him bathe, relax, etc., and we'll see about it in the morning.
Benito (looking a little disappointed): Why in the morning?
Tony: I said in the morning.
Benito: OK, in the morning.
Tony: [something about dirty or disagreeable stuff] (Benito exits, laughing quietly)

McGuire Mansion, upstairs hall: Maripaz comes out of her room and sees Ivan.

MP (fake-happy, as usual): Hola, you're back! Is everything good?
Ivan: Yes, very well. And you? (checking her clothes and noticing that she has a purse) Where are you going?
MP: Is that important?
Ivan: You're not even asking about your son?
MP: Is that important? Bye! (exits with her usual merde-eating grin as viewers salivate over what will happen next)

McGuire Corporation; Ivan's office, the next morning: Ivan is on the phone with Tony, explaining that he got up early and thought he would get an early start at the office. Juliet arrives, telling the secretary she wants to see Ivan. She identifies herself. Jenny calls Ivan, who has just explained to Tony that he left Alex in Benito's care. Finally, Juliet enters Ivan's office.

Ivan: Good morning, Mrs Rodriguez. (shakes hands with her) I haven't yet had the pleasure.
Juliet: Nor I, but Maripaz has said much about you.
Ivan: Come in, have a seat.
Juliet: I didn't think you'd be so young or attractive.
Ivan (businesslike): And how can I help you?
Juliet: As I just told your secretary, I was a friend of Maripaz, but we're more like strangers. We were at school together in Denver and recently encountered each other again. She hasn't changed. How can I put it? She was always a little wild [locada] and … flirtatious.
Ivan: Don't worry; neither was this a secret from me.
Juliet: Perhaps, but surely she now has a secret. She's been fooling around with my husband. (Daytime suspense music begins as Ivan's attention is riveted) This was a fling for him, but she is obsessed. She calls his office, insists he see her. He doesn't want anything to do with her but she's after him all the time. She even calls the house. I don't need this to continue.
Ivan (pleasantly): And it won't, Señora.

Commercial Break leading with the Sunday night show promos.

McGuire Mansion: As the music continues, Ivan arrives home. Tony is talking to David as Ivan enters. He ends the call, commenting that David's sister is looking for a job with the company, then changing the subject to what we're waiting for.

Tony: What's up? Why are you back so early?
Ivan: Papa, I just met with the wife of a guy named Bob Rodriguez. She says that Maripaz has been fooling around with her husband. That she doesn't know how to get free of her, that she keeps calling the house, ..
Tony (taking a brown envelope out of the drawer and handing it to Ivan over the desk): Look.
Ivan: What's this?
Tony: Proof of your wife's infidelity.
Ivan (looking at the pictures): How did you get these?
Tony: I had Benito follow her.
Ivan (disgusted): She was always a tart. [zorra]
Tony: Are you hurt?
Ivan: No, how could I be?
Tony: I thought that this could help you get a divorce and full custody of Alex.
Ivan: This isn't photoshopped?
Tony: Por favor! Do you think Benito or I are capable of doing that?
Ivan: Of course not. But how am I going to explain this to Alex?
Tony: There's no need to tell him his mother is a slut. Just tell him you don't get along.
Ivan: And if she tells him the truth to hurt him?
Tony: As I understand it, if a woman deceives her husband she has no rights to alimony or anything. So you could make it worth her while to keep her mouth shut. Or are you going to forgive her?
Ivan: Of course I won't forgive her!
Tony: So you've decided to divorce her?
Ivan: Dad, of course! (smiling now) As soon as possible. Alex is of no importance to her. We can get her out of our lives.
Tony: Then would you like to call a lawyer?
Ivan: Maripaz is here or she's out?
Tony: I didn't see her go out, but it's better you don't say anything. First we talk to the lawyer who is a friend of mine. (picks up his cell phone)
Ivan: I can't believe I'll finally be free of her.

McGuire Corporation, conference room: Lawyer Vasquez is (played by an actor who routinely plays doctors and corporate bosses) looks at the photos and explains that they first must prove that they aren't photoshopped. He believes Tony, but it's better that they have an expert to testify to this. A thorough man worth his fee. They discuss Maripaz' citizenship status (she currently only has residential rights as Ivan's wife) and finally agree that Ivan will file for divorce citing adultery as grounds. Ivan mentions the poker chips and the illegal gambling, but Tony says they need to focus on the adultery (We know this is a mistake). Ivan confirms to Vasquez that he is looking for a divorce and full custody of Alex. At Vasquez' questions about this, he states that Maripaz has no feeling for him and that Alex would not want to live with her. He would also prefer to not have to involve Alex in this business. Vasquez says the judge may want to speak with him. He asks about confirming the adultery and Ivan explains that Juliet would be willing to testify. “This case sounds easy, but we'll see.” [Viewers are already singing “The Anvil Chorus”] Vasquez then asks him whether he's fooled around and Ivan vehemently tells him no way. The legal eagle is just covering all bases. It all sounds like it can be resolved quickly.

But we know better.

McGuire Mansion, Billiard Room: Benito and Alex are playing when Tony and Ivan get home. Tony continues to play with Alex while Ivan and Benito exchange a few words about Maripaz in the next room. Ivan thanks Benito, who goes to attend to Bruno. Ivan calls his office to get Juliet's phone number, then calls her to ask whether Bob would be willing to testify before the judge in the divorce. He explains that he wants the divorce and to get custody of his son. She doesn't want a scandal, and neither does he, but since they're not celebrities he doesn't see a problem. He mentions the compromising photos.

Commercial Break

Hacienda Curiel: Camilo is taking care of business on the computer and Lucia mentions needing to see the doctor soon. She isn't taking mother's milk anymore and – didn't I predict this – Camilo starts talking about having another baby. He goes on about how every man wants his own biological child. Lucia wants to finish her thesis and work and besides, Perla is very young yet. But all Camilo can think about is Lucia's rejection.

Por dios, Camilo!

Casa Galvan: Camilo complains about this to his mother. He is sure that Lucia is still in love with Ivan. Arcelia reminds him he knew about that from the get-go and tries to get him to be patient, even tells him that having one baby after another isn't particularly usual anymore. He's not going for it.

Los Angeles, night: Ivan thinks about his impending freedom and that he will go back to Lucia.

Rodriguez Apt: Bob gets home and Juliet tells him about Ivan's request to appear in court. He doesn't want to, but she tells him that there are photos. She will forgive him, but is inclined to cooperate with Ivan because Maripaz betrayed their friendship.

McGuire Mansion, Alex's Room: Alex is on his laptop as Ivan enters. He gets Alex to skype Lucia, who is tending to the baby. When she answers Alex tells her how much he enjoyed the trip. She's happy to see him... until Ivan gets on the line and talks about coming to Mexico. Alex reminds him that this will have to be before school starts. She makes an excuse and ends the call. Ivan looks suspicious, and rightly so.

Hacienda Curiel, study: Lucia tells Carlota about this, begging her to have Tony tell Ivan about her marriage. Carlota is concerned about the whole situation, considering that things are not great between Lucia and Camilo. When Lucia says that it's because Camilo thinks she's still in love with Ivan Carlota asks whether she is. We don't need to hear the answer and neither does she.

Commercial Break

McGuire Mansion, Tony's study: Carlota calls Tony to tell him about Alex's skype and now he has to tell Ivan that Lucia is married to Camilo. Lucia is very upset. [alterada] Tony explains that Ivan is about to file for divorce because he discovered that Maripaz was cheating on him. Carlota is afraid of what this will start because Camilo will not give Lucia up. Furthermore, if Ivan and Maripaz had a marital relationship it's too late for a divorce on the grounds that there was nothing. Tony starts saying “But it was only once” and Carlota hangs up on him.

Hacienda Curiel, Lucia's bedroom, night: Lucia lies awake, unable to sleep. Camilo wakes up as she tries to get up without disturbing him. He tells her he needs to be more patient but will not rest until she loves him with all her heart. She returns the favor by boinking him while thinking of Ivan.

This certainly won't work for long; we give it twice, tops.

Rancho Galvan, morning: Arcelia arrives to see Camilo about Carmen. He reacts as she predicted he would, with a combination of anger and frustration. He finally declares that neither of them will help Carmen anymore. She will have to move out, work, and make her own living. Lichita will stay with Arcelia. Score one for Camilo since it looks like Arcelia is on the same page.

Somebody's Office: Antolin talks to the doctor about Carolina's operation. Date hasn't been set yet because they need a cornea to transplant and they will have to do tests when they do. Antolin wants an absolute guarantee of success.

Rancho Galvan: Gerry presents the plans but they're more expensive than Lucia thought they would be. Camilo somehow doesn't seem worried.

McGuire and Sons office, Alamos: David introduces Judith to Ingeniero Orozco, who is young and attractive. She likes what she sees. Go get him, girl!

McGuire Mansion, various rooms: All are sitting down to breakfast. Alex's smile disappears when Maripaz arrives. Shortly after Maripaz has to sign for an envelope.

It's the summons. She charges into the billiard room.

Maripaz: I just got this envelop from the superior court. Do you know anything about this?
Ivan: It's my petition for divorce, as I told you.
Maripaz: Divorce? What the hell are you talking about?
Ivan: I discovered that you have a lover, Maripaz. That writes the end to our marriage.


Capitulo #73: Tormentas, Pero no en un Vaso de Agua

Alamos, street: Lucia and Berenice see Saul trying to walk with a cane; they talk about his accident. El Gordo is with him. The ladies duck out of sight.

McGuire Mansion, Billiard Room: Ivan and Maripaz get nasty.

MP: It's a lie!
Ivan: No, it's not a lie. We have photos of you in a hotel with Bob Rodriguez. Besides, his own wife came to me at my office and told me everything.
MP: That woman is crazy and it's not true! She is dying of jealousy.
Tony: I'm going out to be with Alex and Bruno. I don't want any of these scenes in front of him.
Ivan: Maripaz, this is going to court. The judge will decide.
MP: No. Those pictures are phony!
Ivan: No. The photos have been analyzed and they are not composites. You were giving that guy a very passionate kiss.
MP: No es verdad! This is not true!
Ivan: Calm down. Accept it. I'm at peace because this marriage was only for Alex.
MP: But... but you slept with me! We slept together!
Ivan: Yes, we did. It was a mistake which I profoundly regret. The lawyer knows this.
MP: Then does he know how you hate me? How you never treated me as a wife? That I have the right to look to another man? [Get real, ramera.]
Ivan: I don't know. Try that out on the judge and see what happens. What I can never forgive you for is how you had no use for our son. Never a single word of affection for him. Nor even any attention.
MP: This child doesn't love me!
Ivan: You never loved him. You only used him to get me to marry you. To have a better economic status. For Alex's good we decided not to talk about your gambling. I told the lawyer to leave that matter alone.
MP: What's the matter with you? I've never –
Ivan (pointedly): Don't try to deny it. I found the chips in your room.
MP: You went through my things?
Ivan: Yes, yes, yes.
MP: Of course. You did all this to get back together with your querida Lucia.
Ivan: Yes.
MP: But you are not going to succeed!
Ivan: Maripaz, I advise you to show up on the court date. If you want, get a lawyer. (exits)
MP: Infeliz! (takes out her cell phone and calls Bob at his office)
Bob (answers his cell without checking it): Hello.
MP: Don't you dare hang up! Don't ignore me, maldito!
Bob: What do you want, Maripaz? What do you want? (pause) Yes, yes. I know.
MP: It's all your wife's fault for running to Ivan with gossip!
Bob: I told you clearly – many times – that it would be better to end it. Agreed? But you didn't pay attention.
MP: Yes, but now I am. I got a summons to go to court! Can you be my lawyer?
Bob (almost laughing): Por favor! But I am the co-respondent.
MP: But you're guilty, too! The least you can do is help me.
Bob: If you want I can see about getting you a lawyer. But that is the only thing I can do for you. Right? Agreed,
MP: Yes, please. I can't be divorced. I will lose everything. Everything!

Ramera, you should have thought about that from the beginning.

McGuire Mansion, patio: Tony and Ivan discuss the situation. Tony asks whether Ivan mentioned money to Maripaz. Ivan is repulsed at the idea of giving her anything after all she's done, but Tony reminds him that this is to protect Alex from the ugly truth. Alex, Benito, and Bruno return and they quickly change the subject. Alex asks if they can get another dog as a playmate for Bruno. Tony isn't up for this at the moment. Maripaz comes out. Bruno – who had been on his hind legs happily leaning against Tony – retreats to hang out next to Benito.

Alex: Hola, Mama.
MP: Yes, I am your mother. But your father wants to fill you with deceptions and lies. It's unfair. Very unfair.
Ivan: Maripaz, por favor. Do not involve the child in this. It's our business and only our business.
MP: But he will have to know the truth. That want to cheat in order to get rid of me and get back together with Lucia.
Tony: Maripaz, ya basta por favor! (leads her back into the billiard room)
MP : Leave me alone! I have a date with –
Alex: What's up, Papa?
Ivan (hugging him): You'll know, son. You'll know.
MP: You won't come out of this unscathed! I have a lawyer. He will defend me!
Tony: Your lawyer won't be able to do a thing. I'm going to tell you something. Don't you dare raise your voice to me. We found you out. We have photos. Your lover's wife accuses you of sexually harassing her husband.
MP: Of course, because she's a hysterical, jealous, old, sick...
Tony: You can't get out of this. Understand that.
MP: I am not Bob's lover!
Tony: You may not be now, but you were. Right? And you know what? Ivan has every right to file for divorce and get full custody of the boy.
MP: No! He can't get custody.. Not when prostitutes have the right to their children.
Tony: Alex does not love you.
MP: Of course, because you turned him against me! With vacations, gifts, and that damned dog!
Tony: You never paid any attention to the boy. Because you don't are about him. Wait, why are we wasting time? The only thing that was ever important to you was money.

He's got you there, Merry Piece.

Commercial Break

Alex's Room Ivan explains to Alex that he and Maripaz are separating and he will stay with him and Tony. Ivan explains to Alex that he married Maripaz only because she had been given custody of him. Before that Alex has to

Lawyer's Office: Maripaz talks to an elderly lawyer about the situation.

MP: He always rejected me. We only had sex once and after that he never touched me. As my husband he had an obligation to have relations with me and when he didn't I had the right to look elsewhere.
Lawyer: How long were you married?
MP: A little more than a year.
Lawyer: In view of the situation, why didn't you ask for a divorce before?
MP: Because I had hoped that our relationship would change one day.
Lawyer: Señora, a lawyer always needs to know the truth.
MP: We were married because of our son. In Mexico I obtained full custody of our son and he loves him very much. That's why he asked me to marry him and I accepted out of love. But he was in love with another woman. He wants to divorce me to marry her.
Lawyer: Has your husband had relations with this woman?
MP: No; it's impossible. She lives in Mexico.
Lawyer: Does he travel there frequently?
MP: Not as far as I know.
Lawyer: And she to Los Angeles?
MP: I doubt it.
Lawyer: We'll investigate that. What is this woman's name?
MP: Lucia Lomieli Curiel. She's my sister.

The lawyer looks up. He clearly senses this is a quagmire.

McGuire Mansion, Billiard Room: Tony and Ivan talk about the situation. Ivan will pay Maripaz some alimony and get her an apartment as Tony had before. Ivan is confident that they have a lock on the court case because of Maripaz' infidelity. Alex wants to stay with him because Maripaz never did anything to win his love.

Casa Lomieli: Antolin and Carolina talk about her upcoming operation and that he plans to get money out of JJ because of what he knows. She doesn't like this. She's afraid, etc.

Restaurant: Saul and El Gordo sit down and Carmen shows up to wait on them. He tells her that Antolin is responsible for his accident. Carmen seems to know nothing about that. He tells her to get them their beers then tells El Gordo that he'll get Antolin for this.

Casa Lomieli: She's not comfortable with him getting money from JJ via blackmail. She tells him he should denounced JJ. There is another Romeo and Juliet reference when Antolin speaks of their dying together to be together for eternity. “Do you believe in eternity?” he asks her. Uh oh.

Berenice's Apt: As a storm begins outside David arrives. They kiss and he tells her he loves her. He explains about his ED. She's a smart chick and doesn't pressure him. They sit down and talk about it. However, it does look as though things are looking up.

Hacienda Curiel: Gloom and doom abound. The ladies watch a news report on the hurricane on a portable TV set. They're all sitting in the dark. The storm will get to them in the morning. Camilo has done what he could for their crops, but they all look worried. The hurricane has been upgraded to category 3 and Lucrazia says something about their being ruined. Camilo is upset because the crops were almost ready to be harvested, but he's taking this pretty calmly.

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McGuire Mansion, Billiard Room: Tony tells Ivan about the hurricane. In order to fill the orders for their clients they will have to acquire crops from other areas.

Hacienda Curiel: Lucrazia and Carlota listen to the news on the radio. Gloria brings in new batteries for the radio during this. [pilas] It's still pouring outside. The news report is not good, talking about large areas being without electricity. Lucrazia talks about putting on her boots to go out and look at the damage.

McGuire and Son Offices: David calls Ivan and puts on the speaker phone so Orozco and Camilo can both explain what's going on. All about getting produce from elsewhere and assessing the damage after the rain stops. When Ivan asks if he will help he says he has to tend to his own property. Tony gets a call on his cell at the same time. He finally tells Ivan that Maripaz' lawyer is going to charge that Ivan did not discharge his duties as a husband. The judge wants to see Alex in chambers. Ivan doesn't like this, but Tony isn't concerned. The judge is a woman.

Hacienda Curiel: Berenice comes to see Lucia and the baby. All went well last night for her and David. ¡Olé!

Commercial Break

Rancho Socorro, a few days later: Work goes on. Camilo explains to Lucia that his crops are ruined and they have to suspend construction on their house. She responds not to worry; her dad will understand. Camilo also says that Ivan will be arriving soon and he doesn't think that Tony told him about their marriage or the baby. Lucia looks a little guilty.

Courthouse in LA: Alex and Tony wait in the corridor and talk about what is going to happen.

Judge's Chambers: The lawyers present their cases. The judge is a matronly grey-haired lady in a dark suit who reminds me of my sixth grade teacher (who was actually pretty cool).

MP's Lawyer: So are we speaking in Spanish or in English?
Judge: In Spanish, so there are no mistakes. You are all Hispanic, as am I.
MP's Lawyer: As you please, Your Honor. As you can see in the petition, Señor Ivan refused to have relations with his wife. So she impulsively sought love with someone else.
Vasquez: Señor McGuire and Señora Lomieli had an agreement. She had won custody of their son in Mexico.
MP: But no way did we not agree to be a true husband and wife.
Ivan: Of course, yes, as I told you. Once I said we could have a normal life. If you would have shown affection to our son.
MP: But you prevented me with trips and gifts to get him to be on your side. You used your money and undoubtedly spoke badly of me.

The judge watches with eagle eyes. She's not missing a thing.

Hacienda Curiel: Lucia and Carlota talk about Ivan's arrival and the divorce. When Lucia leaves the kitchen, Carlota calls LA and gets Benito on the phone. He explains that Tony is at the courthouse about the divorce. She tells him to have Tony call her when he gets back. As she ends the call she looks concerned.

Courthouse in LA: Alex tells Tony he doesn't want to live with MP. The lawyers come out of chambers and Tony sends Alex in.

MP: Mi amor! (hugs Alex, who couldn't look more uncomfortable)
Judge: Señora, don't try to influence the child. Por favor.
MP: But, Ma'am...
Judge: Please, behave yourself.
Alex (running to Ivan, who embraces him): Papa.
Ivan: Sit down, son. Sit down. (Alex sits in the leather chair on the left; Mariipaz sits in the other)
Judge (to Alex, as he sits down) Well, Alex, is that your name?
Alex: Yes, Senora Juez, or Jueza? How do I say it?
Judge: As you wish. Do you go to school?
Alex: Yes.
Judge: Are you diligent? [aplicado]
Alex: Yes. Because my papa helps me in the afternoons. I'm good at math, but my dad knows much more than I do.
Judge: And your mama?
Alex: I almost never see her. She's out all day.
MP: Why are you trying to compare me and my husband?
Judge: Silence or you will have to leave. (to Alex) Do you know what we're doing here?
Alex: Yes. To find out whom I will stay with. With my mama or papa. But I want to stay with my papa. And my grandpa, Anthony, and Bruno.
Judge: Who is Bruno?
MP: An aggressive dog that once bit me. [mordio]
Alex: That's not true. He didn't bite you. You grabbed me by the ear and he defended me but he didn't do anything. (MP shoots a dirty look at Alex) You gave orders to kill him.
MP: I have the right to [discipline?] my son, don't I?
Alex: I didn't do anything. When you were talking to someone and said I wasn't to say anything to my papa. I said I. wouldn't but you grabbed my ear. (gets out of the chair and hugs Ivan, who was standing behind him) Papa, don't make me go with her. Please.

Ivan comforts Alex as Maripaz smiles evilly and the Judge doesn't miss a single note of this exchange.

Commercial Break

Courthouse: Alex comes out of chambers telling the lawyers the judge wants to see them. They go inside. Alex looks optimistic as he sits with Tony.

Chambers: The judge rules in the presence of the lawyers and the parties to the case:

Judge: Very well. In view of the wife's adultery and lack of attention to the child, her indifference, and the minor child's testimony I am granting the divorce and full custody of the child to Señor Ivan McGuire.
MP: But that's unfair! And if I want to see my son?
Judge: Yes. Once every fifteen days and always at his father's home in the presence of another adult. That's all. You may go.
Ivan: Thank you, Your Honor.

As they leave chambers, Maripaz is not so merry. She looks like she wants to kill Tony, Alex, Ivan, or all three.

Ag Ass Office: Antolin enters and JJ talks about the damage of the hurricane. The promised help from the government doesn't sound adequate. Antolin has come for his check, which is not to come from the association.

Antolin: I want Carolina to see.
JJ: Ah, the blind one. Lovely girl. You know, I've never had sex with a blind woman.
Antolin (angry): I've said you're not to describe her in this way.
JJ: Calm down. Calm down. I wasn't being serious. You love her, verdad?
Antolin: Yes. And I'm going to marry her. And then, what?
JJ (taking a check from the drawer): Well, I can't give you what you asked. Only part of it. [?]

Antolin takes the check and leaves.

JJ: Never would I give charity to that ruffian.

McGuire Mansion: Tony, Ivan, and Alex come home to Benito and Bruno with the good news. Alex is happy and hungry; he wants a burger as big as a table. Benito and Bruno escort him to the kitchen so he can get something to eat after telling Tony that Carlota called and wants him to call back. As Alex exits with them, Ivan tells Tony that the only thing he doesn't like is that Maripaz will be allowed to see Alex, even if it's only twice a month. Tony doesn't think she will bother. Tony tells Ivan they have to talk before he calls Carlota.

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McGuire and Sons office: Judith and Orozco enter his office for her to take dictation. He tells her to call him Carlos; they're not old fogies. The letter has to do with the storm; didn't get much of the content. But Judith digs Carlos.

Rancho Galvan: Camilo explains to Gerry that most of the crops were lost in the storm so the construction has to stop. He will pay any outstanding bills. Gerry understands.

McGuire Mansion, Tony's study: Benito comes down to tell Ivan that Maripaz wants to talk to him. Tony says she can wait. Her bags are packed. After he leaves, Tony gives Ivan the really bad news. The real reason Camilo resigned is because he and Lucia are married and have a baby.

Avances: A furious Ivan goes to Alamos knowing that Camilo and Lucia are married.

Vocabulary:
alterada upset
aplicado (a) hard-working
locada ???
morder to bite
pila battery
puerco dirty; low-down
vieja n., colloq. Mex. broad
zorra tart, prostitute

Labels: Fuerza