Caray, Caray!

Eva just told everyone that Pluto is going to pay to educate of all the female employees' offspring. (But not the children of the male employees? And does this include children that haven't been conceived yet? What if someone's kid gets accepted at Harvard?) Helena now sees Pluto as a hero. Eva belatedly realizes her mistake.

Rebeca's main worry is that Pluto won't be able to buy her jewels. Pluto is now more desperate about those shares than ever. Rebeca accuses Pluto of holding out on her; she thinks maybe he's got more money than he's let on.

Samantha calls Pluto and reminds him that she's in a hurry to get that job.

Meanwhile, Helena needs a new assistant to replace Eva. Helena was hoping to get Lucia, but Adriano has already decided to hire Renato Camaro, aka Speed Racer. Eva and Helena complain because Speed Racer doesn't have any experience, but Adriano is unreceptive.

But Lucia doesn't know about any of that yet. She's trying to flirt with Speedy right now. It is a sad thing to watch. Earlier today, I voiced the theory that Lucia's problem with men is that she is always getting snockered on her dates. Well, this scene is unfortunate proof that I was wrong. She acts that way all the time. When this show began, she seemed smart and independent and resourceful. Did I miss an episode where she got hit in the head with a coconut?

Meanwhile, at home, Kevin is asking Fernando to pay for his harp lessons. Fernando makes excuses, but Marcela agrees to put up the funds.

Cindy brings Eva the financial reports she requested. Eva asks where they came from - Pluto or Accounting? Cindy says they came from Pluto. Eva asks Cindy to get them directly from Accounting.

Fernando asks Santiago for information about a prostitute. He wants to get his son hooked up! Santi scolds him.

Helena tries to tell Lucia that she's not going to be her assistant after all. Before Helena can finish her story, Lucia interrupts to gush about how it's okay because now she'll be able to work near Speed Racer. Surprise, here he is! Helena's new assistant! (Is that a new scarf?) And thus the other shoe drops. Lucia tries to be gracious about it and doesn't tell Speedy why she suddenly seems disappointed.

That night, Mimi and Eva go to the strip joint to wait for Gino, aka Max Montes. Eventually he shows up, but there's a lamprey hanging off of his face. Oops, that's Samantha! JC and Mimi realize that a connection between Samantha and Gino would explain a lot.

Sam and Gino drive off. Mimi wants to follow them, but Eva spurns this opportunity to act like an impulsive telenovela character. JC understands that Samantha is angry with him, but doesn't understand how she can be THAT mad at him. (Please tell me there isn't a JC Jr. someplace!) He has a feeling that Pluto has something to do with it, though. Mimi suggests that Eva befriend Samantha.

Helena and Silvia have tea together. Silvia asks Helena how she feels about Pluto. Helena says she likes him, but she doesn't like-him-like-him.

Adriano tells Eva she can pick out her own assistant. He also tells her to introduce Speed Racer to Fernando and Santiago. Eva warns Speedy confidentially, "I know your type" and not to mess with Helena or else. After meeting Speedy, Santi and Ferni are convinced that he's the next Juan Carlos Caballero. Ouch.

Angelica hangs out in Rebeca's office, which looks like a box of Good 'n' Plenty exploded. Angelica is asking Rebeca to get her a job here at Grupo Imperio. (Hello Rebeca, did you know that there are also tiger prints? And zebra prints? I even have a blouse that sort of looks like a giraffe print. Snakeskin is cool, too. I'm just saying you could mix it up a little.)

Eva has begun reviewing the financials. Already some of the numbers aren't looking quite right. Then Samantha shows up for her interview. She's leaving Taurus because of differences with the director. Eva grills her about her marital status. Samantha is evasive and doesn't want to answer questions about her private life. Eva asks Sam if she'd mind being her assistant. Sam says she's a manager, but sure, why not. Eva hopes they'll be great friends. Sam says perhaps they'll be great coworkers. (Honestly, even if she's up to no good, I find her professional attitude very refreshing.) Pluto comes in and is impactado. Eva notes that he and Sam seem to recognize one another, but from where? "From work," they say vaguely.

Pluto objects to Eva hiring Samantha. She's from a competitor and he heard she has no scruples. (Who'd he hear that from? Has he been talking to himself?) Eva challenges Pluto to bring his complaint to Adriano, who will dismiss it.

Angelica runs into Santiago, who tells her that they're done.

Eva goes to the restroom and overhears Rebeca taunting the blue dresses about an event that's only for salaried employees. After she leaves, Eva pops out of the stall and promises to make this right for them.

Paty and Santi talk about having a family. Santi is all misty at the thought of it.

Pluto takes Helena to lunch and shows her the plans for remodeling his house. He hints around about his loneliness. She is supportive but shows no signs of taking her blouse off for him just yet.

They get back from lunch and are accosted by Eva, who is miffed that Helena went to lunch without her. Helena tells her to back off. Eva says, "but you're like family."

Next time:
Eva reviews the company's financials and is spellbound by the fanciful fiction.

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