Caray, Caray!

Rancho Malquerida - Hacienda

El Diablo has arrived to give Camila the death certificate of Daniel Diaz Acosta – bum-bum-BUMMM!  Viviana looks on incredulously as he announces, “there’s no doubt now.”

Becerra’s Office

Osvaldo comes straight to the point with Agustina.  From the moment she mentioned Dionicio’s name, he knew he had heard it before.  He remembers Dionicio had once offered to buy Don Daniel’s rancho.  It’s too much of a coincidence that he’s appeared once again now that Don Daniel has died.  Agustina jumps to the conclusion that Becerra is accusing Dionicio of using her (c’mon Aggie, take off those violet colored glasses).  She further concludes that Osvaldo thinks it’s not possible for a man to find her attractive.  (oh, this is going really wrong for Osito – woops, wrong TN).  He tells her she couldn’t possibly believe that of him, knowing what he feels for her.  Aggie suggests that this is then un revancha (revenge) because she hasn’t returned his affections in all these years, saying it’s so easy to discredit the man she’s falling for. “No,” he says, “that’s playing dirty (jugando sucio) and I would never do something like that!”  He only wants her to realize that Dionicio is a stranger, an unknown.  He only wants her to be forewarned lest she receive an unwelcome surprise.  Well, Aggie is appalled, saying he’s the one who has surprised her.  Good Day!  She leaves in a huff!

Rancho Buenaventura

Brat Girl’s found what she was looking for in that desk – a card.  Possibly a phone number?

Church

D’Andres meets with Padre.  He’s been thinking, the good Padre, and he believes D’Andres isn’t the only one that’s being victimized – Camila may also be a victim.  D’Andres isn’t surprised he’s defending her.  Padre explains he’s discovered Dionicio Ferrer is the one behind the sale of the Rancho.  He also believes Dionicio and Alonsssso are accomplices.   This would explain the motive behind Alonssssso marrying Camila – thinking she would be the sole heir to el Rancho.   D’Andres is still not convinced she’s as innocent as Padre believes she is, saying that Alonssso’s supposed motive wouldn’t do him any good if Camila, as the owner, wasn’t ready to sell.  Padre won’t change his mind.  He’s convinced Camila’s as much a victim and D’Andres and that’s why El Don changed his will – to protect Camila.  Possibly the letter that Don Daniel left for D’Andres will corroborate his theory.  Finally, he goes for the letter ………but not before

Rancho Malquerida

Pieda answers the kitchen hotline. Brat Girl has called, disguising her voice and asking for Leoncio.  Piedad is immediately suspicious.

Church

On to more important matters:  Padre returns and hands D’Andres with the letter of recommendation written by friends of his from Torreon.  If anyone should ask them about D’Andres, they’ll vouch for him, saying he’s worked for them and is trustworthy.  (c’mon already – get to The Letter!)  He hands him an envelope.  Inside, there’s a picture of D’Andres which Padre assumes is from the time that El Don launched that investigation.  DRAT!  In comes Agustina before we have a chance to find out what’s in that darn letter!  Curses!  She’s ready to return to El Rancho.  He leaves the envelope with The Letter in Padre’s possession.  PIÑACATES!  As they’re leaving the church D’Andres hands her that letter of recommendation. She never doubted him but thanks him for the letter just the same.

Rancho Malquerida – Hacienda

Camila is sad to hear of her cousin’s death.  Dionicio reminds her he was a fugitive from justice and she reminds him Daniel was her cousin.   Agustina and D’Andres walk in just then.  She asks him, very conveniently for us, to fix the pump in the fountain that just happens to be next to the parlor where Agustina and Alonso have now joined Camila, Vivian, and El Diablo.  Isadora listens from a balcony as D’Andres also listens while working on that pump. They learn of Daniel’s “death certificate”, which Alonssso considers good news.  Agustina scolds him and Camila tells him she had hoped to meet Daniel.  Agustina can’t understand why and Camila explains she would have liked to know if Daniel had ever had a chance to speak with his father and what happened with the death of his wife.  Alonssso can’t believe she’s so naïve.  Daniel was a criminal.  His death resolves everything.  Dionicio points out that Camila comes out ahead.  Not only because she can now take possession of her uncle’s property, but also because she’s done with the problems associated with that tipo.  Camila wonders if his body was found or was he declared dead because he was missing.  Dionicio claims the warden confirmed the body was found.  D’Andres looks up at this news.  Camila wonders if they can claim the body and Alonsso comes undone, as does Agustina.  Camila would like to give Daniel a dignified Christian burial because he was her uncle’s son.  Agustina is dead set against the idea, saying they aren’t even certain he was indeed Don Daniel’s son.  Camila doesn’t waver, Don Daniel named him as heir and feels it’s only right because he had no other family.  Alonso thinks those are stupid, sentimental ideas.  Stupid or not, says Camila, it’s her decision.  She’s going to ask that Daniel’s body, or ashes, be brought home. 

Rancho Malquerida Kitchen

Leoncio finally comes to the phone.  Brat Girl poses as a “friend” saying she’s concerned Luzma is about to make the biggest mistake of her life.  Some rich guy is taking advantage of her and has convinced her he’ll marry her on her birthday.  Leoncio just stares at the phone as Piedad walks in.  He doesn’t say anything but just walks out ….. ruh-roh!  Better yet, PIÑACATES!

Rancho Malquerida Parlor

Dionicio tells Camila that the body was badly decomposed and besides, he was buried in a common grave.  That’s how it’s done in Chile.  Agustina and Alonssso agree that takes care of that.  Alonssso tells her to assume her position as heir to everything Don Daniel owned.  Camila reluctantly agrees she’ll have to step up as owner.  Viviana wonders why the death certificate was sent to Dionicio and not to the lawyer, or the Mexican Embassy, or to the Ranch for that matter?  Ha!  El Diablo gives her that killer stare as we go to commercial but not before seeing the reaction on everyone’s face.  bum-bum-BUMMMMM

Luzma’s school

Pablo arrives but only finds Irene who tells him he’s at fault for getting Luzma suspended.  He wants her to deliver an envelope to Luzma.  He explains their wedding plans and also asks her to be witness at their wedding.

Rancho Malquerida – Parlor

Dion explains that in order to help the family, he became good friends with the police chief and therefore was able to have the certificate faxed to him.  “But didn’t you say you were in contact with the prison warden?” asks Viviana, aka Perry Mason.  He admits he was but now he’s talking about the police chief.  He wonders if this line of questioning means to undermine him and question the validity of the certificate. Viv backs off and apologizes.  Camila assures her it’s cool.  Alonsso says bottom line, Daniel is dead and buried in a common grave. Dion got involved because he was asked by the family for his help.  Agustina is grateful for his help.  Dion thinks the proper authorities will soon receive the original death certificate.  He was only there to inform the family as requested.  Camila also thanks him for his help.  D’Andres gets the water fountain running, he’s heard enough and leaves but not before Isadora notices him.  She hadn’t seen him from her perch on the balcony. 

As D’Andres walks away from the Hacienda, Rodolfo tries to talk to him about the new calf --the cow died L  but D’Andres ignores him and keeps on walking.

Inside, Viv tells Camila she really must leave.  Camila still wants to know what Viv meant when she said Camila should talk to Andres.  Viv says she’s changed her mind and tells her never mind about that.  She leaves.  Camila walks through the parlor where El Diablo and Diablo wannabe are waiting.  After she passes through El Diablo tells Alonsso they must talk and it has to be today.  He has a date with Aggie later and he’ll make it a point to find his way to the den so they can talk. 

In the dining room Aggie and Camila set the table and Aggie comments she thought Viv’s comments were uncalled for.  She didn’t realize Viv was aware of all the goings on in the family.  Camila says Viv is her BFF and tells her everything.  Aggie’s not cool with all the questions Viv asked.  Camila defends her saying she thought her questions were very intelligent.  Camila says she’s planning to see Osvaldo later about the estate.  Aggie plans on calling her sister Ximena (we haven’t seen much of her lately) to tell her how everything now belongs to Camila.  She hopes Ximena will want to come and spend some time with them.  Camila doesn’t think so, but whatever.  Alonsso and Dionicio come in to say they’re going to the wine cellar to pick out champagne to toast the good news.

Monterrey

Speak of the diabla, Ximena is out shopping.  The sales clerk is her friend and they’ve worked out a plan where Ximena pays for only half of what she’s buying.  Her friend then takes off the sensors of the more expensive garments and sticks them into the bags with the other clothes.  Ximena then gives the salesclerk a portion of the worth of the stolen merchandise.  Simple, no?  The clerk is worried she’ll get caught.  She’s getting a new boss and it won’t be so easy.  Ximena bullies her into agreeing to continue this scheme.  Stupid salesclerk asks Ximena to give her an advance on what she’s taking cuz she’s got bills. 

Rancho Malquerida

Viv goes in search of D’Andres as Dionicio and Alonso meet in the den.  They both complain about Viv.  Alonsso wonder aloud about the Certificate’s authenticity.  “Es falsa, imbecil!” says Dionicio. How else was he going to push the plan forward? The investors are pressuring him.  It’s dangerous to keep losing time and money.  Alonsso complains, again, about being kept out of the loop.  Dionicio reminds him who’ s in charge.  He hopes this makes it very clear that when he’s determined, nothing will get in his way.  Alonsso says it’s very clear and the best thing of all is that once they sell this Rancho, he and Camila  will never have to set eyes on him again.  Dion laughs his evil laugh and Alonsso picks at his claws (Salúd!)  Dion tells him not to be too sure.  Don’t forget he and Aggie are novios!  Bwahaha!  But seriously, the only thing left to do is to convince Camila to sell the ranch and it will be up to Alonsso to deliver……or suffer the consequences.  Alonssso assures him he’ll show him he’s also capable of getting what he wants.  Dionicio only hopes that’s true, for Alonsso’s own good. 

Viviana finally finds D’Andres who’s brooding by the roadside.  He’s convinced they’re all in on it and Viviana’s convinced that only Dionicio and Alonsso are involved.  She can’t believe Camila and Agustina are involved.  D’Andres reminds her what they said about him in there.  She tells him if all Camila wanted was to take ownership of the ranch, she would have done so by now.  And she wouldn’t have asked for the body.  D’Andres sees it differently – saying she only wanted the body to prove he was dead!  They both calm down and he asks if she’s told Camila the truth.  She was going to but after what just happened she realizes it could put his life in danger as well as Camila’s. 

Irene finds Luzma and hands her the envelope brought by Pablo with the paperwork needed for the wedding.  She’s happy about the wedding news.

Padrecito comes looking for D’Andres and runs into Natalia who tells him about the death certificate.  He claims, “no puede ser!”  He runs inside.

Rancho Buenaventura

Mariano talks to Pablo about his plans after marriage.  He’s cool with them living on the ranch with him but reminds him their parents own the place and not only will they not let him live there, they’ll most likely disown him once they hear about his marriage.  Pablo doesn’t care – he’s finished his studies and is ready to begin working whether or not they are supportive.  He wouldn’t trade Luzma for all the money in the world.  Mariano sees he is truly in love and is very proud of him.

Rancho Malquerida

Padre walks into the parlor to find Mama and Baby Kimodo. Alonso confirms the existence of the death certificate.  This is un infamia (disgrace), says Padre.   If Alonsso thinks this solves all the problems, he’s very wrong.  They’re only beginning.  He and whoever brought that certificate are involved in something very serious.  Alonssso doesn’t know what he means by that.  Padre calls him a liar.  Daniel is alive and he knows it!  Alonssso and Isadora tell him he’s wrong.  Padrecito is adamant Daniel is alive.  Furthermore, he finally admits he’s talked to him!  (ruh-roh, my Spidey sense is tingling.  I have a feeling Padrecito will be headed for the pearly gates if he doesn’t shut up soon)   Alonssso wants to hear more.  He grabs the old man by the shoulders and starts to shake him down.  “Tell me everything!”  Padre admits to having a photo left to him by Don Daniel and that’s how he was able to identify him.  Isadora pulls Alonssso off and apologizes for him.  Pointing his finger at Alonssso, Padre tells him that his attitude convinces him that the certificate is false.  False like you!  And your love for Camila!

Aculco

Daniel has driven Miss Camila into town to see Osvaldo.  He asks if he can run over to the church while he waits.  She agrees to meet him there because she wants to speak to Padre. 

Church

D’Andres comes looking for Padre and discovers he’s gone to La Malquerida.  He kneels in prayer to La Virgencita and flashes back to his journey here and the woman who told him about La Virgen de Guadalupe and gave him a medal with her image.  His mother taught him to pray to La Virgencita and says when he prays to her he feels his mother is with her and asks that they both help him, give him strength. 

Licenciado Becerra’s Office

Camila shows him the death certificate.  He explains he won’t be able to act on anything until he has the original.  They speak of Daniel’s misfortune.  While she’s there, she asks him if he knows of a good lawyer.  She has a “friend” who wants a divorce.

Rancho Malquerida Parlor

Padrecito continues to lay into Alonso, saying he’s a vile, unscrupulous man.  He took advantage of Camila’s dignity and coaxed (engatusar) her in order to get the ranch to himself.  Isadora comes to Alonssso’s defense, telling Padre he can’t accuse her son without proof.  Padre assures her he will have them and he’s planning to go to the authorities to investigate that “certificate”.  He swears all of Alonssso’s fechorías (misdeeds) will be uncovered!  Alonssso screams at him that he can’t do that.  Padre:  “PIÑACATES!  Sure I can, I’m going to show you!”   He leaves and  Alonssso can only pant and say “no puede ser”.  He’s gasping for air and asks mommy for his pills.  She coldly tells him to get them himself and she runs out of the parlor. 

She catches up to Padre outside, pleading with him not to go to the authorities, saying he can’t go to them with only suspicions.  Padre’s not about to change his mind.  He feels he should have done this long ago.  She follows him up to the truck but he takes off. 

Leoncio asks if there’s anything he can do to help.  She tells him Padre must be stopped and she offers him 3 million pesos to keep him from talking, to get rid of him.  He makes the sign of the cross and considers he’s a padrecito.  She doesn’t care.  He mustn’t talk!  He understands because priests are always butting their nose into everyone’s business.  He agrees to help her – well, that didn’t take much convincing.

Aculco

Camila finds D’Andres waiting for her outside Osvaldo’s office.  He tells her Padre is at Malquerida.  They head back to the ranch. 

Somehwhere in a nice cocktail lounge

Dionicio has given our Aggie a pearl necklace.  He tells her to think of it as a way to formalize their commitment.  She’s happy that life is finally smiling upon her.  She asks why he’s never married.  Get ready, girlies (and guys) cuz here comes  a heavy dose of Dionicio Dung.  He has never fallen in love……until now.  She tells him he’s come into her life at the perfect time.  Camila is married to Alonso and although they are having problems, Camila is sure she’ll forgive him in time.  Her only worry is her daughter Ximena, she’s so independent.  He doubts Camila’s marriage to be saved.  Agustina is sure it can because Alonsso has shown Camila that he’s very remorseful.  Dion:  If she wants his “honest” opinion,  he doesn’t think they’ll mend their marriage.  If Camila were his daughter, he’d take her far away from here to forget about everything and start her life anew…..somewhere else.  He’s only thinking out loud here, but why doesn’t she convince her to sell the ranch?  Aggie:  What?  That ranch is her life!  Dionicio:  Also her agony.  I don’t think she’s happy with Alonso.  Imagine, running a ranch of  bulls for the ring?  Aggie now lets on that Osvaldo told her Dion was once interested in buying that ranch.  He admits he was once interested but he realized running a ranch like that required too much sacrifice, he changed his mind.  Oh no, he wasn’t about to enslave himself to that.  That’s why he doesn’t believe it’s the best place for a girl like Camila.  Aggie:  You’ve got a point there.  I was never happy with the thought of her being a veterinarian and spending her time among bulls, cows, and stables.  But when we came to live there, Don Daniel got her hooked with those bulls.  Dion:  But he’s no longer here.  The whole bullfighting dream was his, not hers.  Face it, La Malquerida is not the right place for you and Camila to spend the rest of your lives.  Aggie’s still not sure about selling the ranch and Dionicio then suggests she speak with Camila.  They can travel to Europe and that can help Camila think about whether or not she wants to continue being married to Alonsssso.  Be supportive, that’s what Camila needs.  Aggie wonders how they’ll pay for a European trip.  Well, with the sale of the ranch, says Dionicio.  While they’re gone, he can arrange the sale and then catch up with them in Rome, Paris, or wherever they may be.  Dion:  Imagine you and me together in those places.  Aggie:  It would be like a dream.  Dion:  A dream that can come true! But only if you can convince your daughter to sell the ranch.  Camila  deserves a better life.  A full (plena) life, a happy life.   Phht, phht, phht….reel her in!!!! 

Meanwhile the chase is on…..

Padrecito is going as fast as he can in his little pickup and there’s an SUV coming up fast behind him. 

Padrecito says to himself, “No Alonssso, you’re not going to stop me.  I’m going to turn you in right now!” 

SUV is getting closer!

Padre looks over as the SUV comes alongside and realizes it’s Leoncio driving!  Leoncio runs him off the road and the last we see of Padrecito, his head has hit the steering wheel.  PIÑACATES, that envelope with The Letter is on the seat next to him!!!