Caray, Caray!

Your recap this morning will be in installments so you junkies…er, devotees?...can get your fix ASAP. When the title is complete, that's your full recap.

Ana Paula lets Rosaura know that she's seen Gustavo and she knows he's alive. Rosaura turns on the waterworks and begs for forgiveness, but AP's having none of it! She only married Rogelio because she knew she'd never be able to love anyone else. Rosaura tries the "I was doing what I thought was best for you" approach, but the unexpected response to that is for the main theme song to play.

Rogelio tells Maria that yes, he did send Efrain out on an errand. He's going to bring back the guy who bought the horse from Ana Paula. And when he gets her back, he'll make her suffer. Nobody betrays Rogelio Montero, blah, blah, blah.

Rosaura seems to be making headway in convincing Ana Paula that when she saw Gustavo AP was already married, so she told her not to hurt her. She hoped AP would come to love Rogelio. AP whines that the marriage was only by contract, and only for a year. Rosaura says she thought it's what AP's mom would have done, to keep her from suffering…"No matter what I do, I'll never be able to live up to your mother." I'm not even going to touch that one!

Gus calls Mercedes, who's having a great time at the hacienda. Gus doesn't want to talk to Cinthia and asks Mercedes not to say anything about him coming back the next day. Mercedes is going home tomorrow, so she hopes to see him before she goes. She thinks Gus sounds tired, but he says he'll talk to her about it tomorrow.

Rosaura says she's going to come clean about something, just to prove that AP's well-being is of the utmost importance to her…she moved heaven and earth to find Federico. She knows one of AP's biggest regrets is not having more time with her father…well, dun, dun, dun, now she gets to spend time with him because her father is…Darth Vader! No, wait, sorry, her father is Federico Galvan. AP is impactada. Can I get a "No puede ser!"? No, apparently not right this moment.

Federico is hanging out with Margarito, who rats out Rogelio for being grouchy and a little too free with his whip hand. Fed doesn't want Margarito OR Ana Paula to go back to the hacienda, and he's going to do what he can so Vanessa doesn't go back either…even though Margarito says she's a tough broad and Rog wouldn’t do anything to her. Margarito is glad Fed cares about his daughter and wishes he had a dad like that. Fed says if he had a son, he'd like the son to be like Margarito. Alas, now he's just going to have to wait on grandkids. They agree that Margarito can be his #1 Grandson, postizo (pretend).

AP asks if Rosaura is sure that Fed, Vanessa's dad, is also her dad. "Where did you get that idea?" Rosaura says she always knew. "Then why didn't you tell me?!" Rosaura says she's always known, but she promised AP's mother on her deathbed not to tell, so they'd never find out their mom had had a fling with a married man. And so instead, she took on the arduous task of raising the two kids on her own. Ay, esa Rosaura! Como se dice "NO-GOOD, LYING, TACKY BEEYOTCH" en español?

Vanessa asks David to keep things quiet, because it's just too painful for her and her mother. He offers to be her shoulder to cry on. As he's leaving, Vanessa's cell phone rings. It's Cinthia, and she's calling to report that Rog told her that AP will be back soon. "Tell me you didn't tell him where to find her?!" Vanessa says no way she did that and the Mean Girls bond over how they both thought they were rid of AP and they just absolutely hate her. Mercedes comes in to report that she brought Rogelio to the dining room, like he asked, though they can't figure out why he wanted her to do it. Cinthia giddily tells her that Rogelio told her that Gustavo called. Mercedes admits that even though Gustavo wanted her to keep it a secret, he's coming back to the hacienda tomorrow "to see you!" And then they braid each other's hair, hold hands, and skip through the cow patties.

Rosaura says that AP's mom fell hard for Fed…he was good looking, rich, kind, a gentleman. Mariana was only married because Miguel's dad wouldn't give her a divorce. Plus he was a violent drunk. Mariana was so good, and wanted to help him join AA, but he never would. "I have no reason to lie to you." *snort* Rosaura tells her to hear Fed's side of the story and try to understand her. "Easier said than done! You know how his daughter's going to take it when she finds out we have the same dad?"

Van's mom counsels her to get Fed back to Tuxtla ASAP, and then convince him to buy the lands for her and put them in her name. "Of course! If Rogelio wants them, he'll have to negotiate with me!" Mami tells her Esteban came looking for her again. Vanessa isn't pleased.

Rosaura tells her not to worry about Vanessa. "It's not just that! It's the idea that Federico is my father…I don't know. I'm so confused!" Rosaura reminds her that Fed can help her in ways she can't. "He's your only way out if you don't want to go back to Rogelio." AP says Gustavo is going to help her (Wait, did I miss something? Why is Gustavo going to help her? I thought he wanted nothing to do with her because he thinks she's a faithless cheater?) and besides, if Fed is her dad, why did he leave her mom alone? Why did he never help when her mom was sick? Why hasn't he had anything to do with her until just now? "Because he didn't know either. I just told him."

Esteban asks Chio when Mercedes is coming back. She asks if they can go pick her up together from the bus station. Chio is still pushing for more, but Esteban makes it clear he think of her as a friend.

Rogelio, Mercedes, and Cinthia have a drink. Rogelio thinks it's a shame Mercedes is leaving so soon, but he hopes she enjoyed her time there. As much as he hopes Gustavo enjoys his time there…because there's a lot of stuff he needs done and he'd like Gustavo to work for him. More giddy laughing and clinking of glasses. Even Rogelio grins. Faker.

Miguel is up in his room moping. Maria brings him some dinner, plus an extra piece of flan from yesterday. Miguel has heard that AP is coming back soon. Maria says Rogelio has a lead, but that's it. Miguel would rather she was far from there. "I should help her, protect her, but all I do is get her into trouble. I hope Rogelio doesn't bring her back to this prison!"

Rosaura goes to get some air and let AP think. She smiles to herself as she leaves. TACKY. Federico comes in, calling AP "hija" (daughter). He's happy that she's the product of the love he and her mother had. "Then why didn't you get divorced and marry her if you loved her so much?"


Rog is disappointed to hear that the guy who bought the horse didn't want to come back with Efrain. He wanted to be reimbursed for the money he spent on the horse. Rogelio berates him for not giving the guy the money and says it's on Efrain's head if anything happens to AP or Margarito.

Fed explains that Elsa threatened to take Vanessa away and he didn't know that Mariana was pregnant. He swears AP was the product of love, not just an affair, and if he'd known about her, he would have found a way to be close to both his daughters. "Your mother was the love of my life." AP has a hard time believing that. Fed gives her the letter her mother wrote: "Federico, my love, you don't know how much I miss you. Even though I was the one who decided never to see you again. I told you I would never see you again because I can't make you choose between our love and your daughter. I can't let Elsa take Vanessa away and never let you see her again. But I want you to know you've left me the greatest gift in the last few days we spent together. A little piece of you that will live forever--I'm going to be a mother, and I'm happy! I love this baby, and I know if you were a free man, you'd be with me to take care of it and raise it. But we met at the wrong time and we can't base our happiness on the unhappiness of someone else. I hope she's a girl, the way we both would have liked. I promise I'll always care for this baby and I'll see you in him or her. I love you and I'll always love you, Mariana." "Ana Paula…I am your father! I swear if I had known before, I would have found a way to be with you. I hope you'll give me the chance now. Daughter, can I give you a hug?" They hug…awww!

Maria brings Miguel in to talk to Rogelio. He asks Rog not to bring his sister back there. "I'll stay in her place. I'll work, I'll do whatever you want, but leave my sister alone." Rogelio said what AP did was wrong and she's going to pay for it. He calls Maria to take Miguel back to his room.

AP is worried about a lot of things, but primarily Vanessa. Fed says it won't be easy, but he'll get her to accept it. He says Vanessa is good (*snort*) and loves him. He'll work it all out. He can't waste this opportunity. He wants everyone to know she's his daughter and he wants her to have his name, like she should have. AP says they'll talk more tomorrow. She needs more time to take it all in. Fed says he feels freer now that she knows the truth, and he hopes she knows she can count on him.

Vanessa assures Fed she's on her way to the office. She tells Elsa that he sounds better. Elsa pressures her more to get Fed back there, get him to buy the land, and keep him from looking from his other daughter. Ha!


Bruno calls Rogelio and reports he's on his way with Dany, but Rosaura has gone AWOL. He thought maybe Rosaura went back to the hacienda to see Miguel. He doesn't know where else she could be. Rogelio assumes this means she's probably with Ana Paula. Bruno tells Dany that Rog is furious, and Rosaura better be going back to the hacienda.

Fed and Rosaura walk along the beach. Fed muses he never got to travel with Mariana. Rosaura says Mariana's sacrifice was worth it if Fed's marriage was saved by it. Fed says not really, Elsa's been torturing him since then. "Aw, Fed, you're such a good guy. You have a right to be happy! You sacrificed yourself for Vanessa, but she's a grown woman now." Fed thinks it's too late for him to find someone else. He can never forget Mariana. He calls Rosaura the best sister-in-law. HA!

AP is happy to have a father, but she's thinking about Gustavo. Even if he helps her get a divorce from Rogelio, that doesn't mean she can get back together with Gustavo. She thinks he's started a thing with Carmen, but Margarito gives her the real story--that's just what Melina wanted, but Gustavo is still in love with AP and even left Carmen's house. AP is giddy, thinking she's got a chance.

Gustavo is show in by Consuelo. Cinthia hugs him enthusiastically, calling him "mi amor" and tells him she told Rogelio they're dating and Rogelio is very interested in him. He wants Gustavo to work at the hacienda for a while. Oops!

AP was going to back off, but if Gustavo's not dating someone new…"They you can be back together again! Melina heard Gustavo tell her mom that he's in love with you!" He advises her to "descasate" (un-marry yourself) from the boss and "casate" (marry) Gustavo. Ah, if only it were that easy. AP's willing to give it a try.

Cinthia tells Gustavo that her brother's opinion is important which is why she…Gustavo cuts her off and says they have to talk. He's sorry to have to say this, she's a great gal, he likes her a lot, but he doesn't love her and he can't stay with her.

Fed and AP get together. AP is feeling better, but still being a little formal with him. He hopes she'll get over that. Too bad they have to share this meal with Rosaura. AP just kept remembering so many things, and she couldn't sleep, but he sees things differently today. She's happy to have a father. Margarito chimes in and says she's also happy to be getting back together with her boyfriend, alarming Rosaura.


Cinthia doesn't understand. She thought he cared about her. "That's why I need to be honest with you. I found my ex. I'm not back together with her, but I realized I can't forget her, and that's not fair to you." Cinthia warns him she won't give him a second chance. "Well, did she break up with her other guy?" Rogelio comes in and tells Cinthia to go get Mercedes while he talks to Gustavo about the jobs. Gus says he can't work for him. He doesn't know if Cinthia will like it since he just broke up with her. He's not back with his ex, and she's with someone else..."The woman who would do that to you would do it again, so think about what you're doing. When you doubt the person you love, your life turns into a living hell," opines Rogelio.

AP is determined to get back together with Gus, despite the short time they were together before. Rosaura disapproves, but Fed is all about the power of true love and approves of her trying to get Gus back.

Cin tells Mercedes that Gus broke up with her and went back to his ex. Mercedes thinks he's a dumbass for doing it. Cinthia is furious, but she says she'll get over it. Mercedes comforts her and says she still wants them to be friends, but she understands if Cinthia doesn't want to.

AP goes to talk to Fermin. Melina takes Margarito to show him something. Carmen comes in just as AP asks where to find Gustavo. Carmen tells her to leave him alone and quit hurting him. "I didn't do it on purpose! I need to tell him my marriage is just a contract!" She tells Carmen it's a long story, but she's not sleeping with the guy she's married to. Carmen thinks it's bull. AP appeals to Fermin and he tells her that Gus didn't go back to Tuxtla. He's staying in the same bungalows she is. Big resort town like that and there's only one hotel?


Gus tells Rog he'll think about it, but he's got to finish the jobs he has right now. Cinthia and Mercedes come in and Rog asks if Cin is ok with Gus working there. She says it's fine. Rog doesn't like goodbyes so he says he's taking off. Cin takes him to his office and Mercedes rips into him. Gus says his feelings for Cinthia aren't that deep, so it's better to break up with her. He says he won't discuss this with her, but they do have some things to talk about. "Why didn't you tell Ana it was my father who had died and not me?" Mercedes looks guilty.

Ana goes to the front desk and gets Gustavo's bungalow number, but also hears he's not coming back until later that night.

Vanessa is impressed with David, but advises him to use the money he'll get for the land to pay off Rogelio. She also thanks him for coming with her to an audit, which he says she handled really well. Van is being pretty heavy handed, oozing sex appeal all over the place. Elsa comes over to see if they reached an agreement on the land, which they did. All they need is Fed to close the deal. David looks disturbed by Vanessa's kiss on the cheek. Elsa seems to approve. Vanessa tries to get her to be more involved in the business, but Elsa is more concerned with haranguing Vanessa about getting Fed back to Tuxtla. They hit on the idea of telling Fed he's needed to help her with the audit. Vanessa whines to him on the phone that she can't handle it. Fed says she's done well and he's proud of her, but if she needs him then he's on the way. Fed tells AP and Rosaura about the call. Rosaura suggests they all go back together, but AP won't leave until she's talked to Gustavo. "I have to clear things up with him!" Fed understands. "Go back without me, dad." Rosaura is worried Rogelio will find her, but AP brushes it off, saying she'll hide in the bungalow if she has to. Fed decides that AP is more important than a business problem and he's going to stay until the next day, so he can meet Gustavo.

Rogelio tells Cinthia he's sorry things didn't work out with Gustavo either. "That makes 3." He insists he's not making fun of her. Cinthia reminds him that one woman left him at the altar and the other one ditched him right after marrying him. Efrain comes in and says the guy with the lead has disappeared. "See! Gustavo doesn't want me, but at least he's not my husband. Do you know what they call you in town? El Abandonado!" (The one who was abandoned.) Rog starts to go after her with the whip, but Efrain gets in the way again…just for a second, then he walks out.

Tomorrow: AP and Gus smooch; AP and Gus hang out on the beach while the announcer hints at impending nookie.

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