Caray, Caray!

The Dastardly Duo of Xi and Al are trapped between Hissie’s car and certain death.  Hissadora eventually succeeds and Ximena and Alonso’s car heads over the cliff landing in a ball of fire.  Hissadora looks over the edge, “Adiós, hijito.  Oh well, you’re worth more to me dead than alive.  You had gone beyond my grasp and became my enemy and that I could not abide.   And now, thanks to you, I will become immensely wealthy.”  She blows him a kiss and walks back to her car. 

Aculco - Delegación

Aaron and Rafa are meeting with an official to file a complaint against Alonso for Camila’s kidnapping.  The official explains his guys are already at Buenaventura and have even recovered the body of the man who died there (Bruno).  Aaron and Rafa insist they go after Alonso.  He’s very dangerous and could escape.  Rafa calls the ranch to get the details on Alonso’s vehicle. 

Hospital              

Legal Clarifications:  Osvaldo advises Vivi and Daniel how important it is that Alonso be detained so that he can refuse the assumption (asuncion) of the rights to La Malquerida.  It’s not enough for Daniel to retract the contract.  The legal process is already in motion and it’s too late to turn back now. As of now, even though Alonso doesn’t have those papers in his hands, all he needs is an attorney to make it valid.  Alonso is now the sole owner of La Malquerida.  Daniel may have been under stress due to the kidnapping but he didn’t advise the proper authorities so there isn’t any legal recourse.  They can go to a civil case attorney.  Daniel feels what they must do now is locate Alonso and obligate him to surrender La Malquerida to Camila.  Maybe pressure him, threaten him, but whatever it takes to get him to surrender La Malquerida. 

Crash Site

First responders are at the site.  EMTs advise cop on duty they’ve seen 2 bodies.  One was still in the vehicle and the other was thrown clear.  It’s going to be awhile.  Apparently cop isn’t paying attention cuz he asks how many.  EMT  repeats there are two. The person trapped in the car is dead, totally burned.  The other is in grave condition, but still alive.  *gasp*  Cop wants info on vehicle and plate numbers and any ID they can find on the bodies.  He wants to determine if either of the victims is who they’re looking for. 

Hospital

Vivi comes to Camila’s bedside.  Agustina is already there.  Vivi advises there is no word on Alonso but the authorities are looking for him.  Camila never wants to see him again.  Vivi tells her she may have one more reason to come in contact with him.  She explains Daniel had to give up La Malquerida in order to ensure her release.  If Alonso doesn’t give it up, she may never get back her ranch.  Camila is angry that Daniel put up the ranch for her release.  Vivi explains Daniel wasn’t about to negotiate with her life on the line.   Camila understands but it’s so unfair.  Agustina thinks that what is unfair is that Daniel only thinks of seeking revenge by blaming others for what happened.  She explains Daniel has accused Dionicio of being involved in the kidnapping.  She doesn’t know who’s crazier, Daniel or Alonso!  They’re interrupted by a member of Aculco’s finest.  El Comandante has come to get her statement about the kidnapping and will also need for her to ID the body of the kidnapper.  She never got a look at him, he always wore a ski mask (pasamontaña).  She only knows he was in constant contact with Alonso via cell phone.  El Comandante shares his guys have recovered a cell phone among his belongings.  This will enable them to determine all calls to and from that phone. 

In the waiting area, Osvaldo rushes in with an envelope for Daniel.  He agrees to hand it to Agustina then he plans to call Amanda to bring her up to date. 

Back in Camila’s room, el Comandante has finished taking her statement.  As Agustina leaves to visit with Dionicio, Camila asks to see him when he’s able to receive company.  When alone, Vivi asks about Camila wanting to see Dionicio.  Camila explains she will never forget that he saved her life. 

In the hallway, Osvaldo catches up to Agustina and hands her the envelope.  It’s the letter from Don Daniel explaining why he left everything to Daniel.   Agustina’s miffed that Osvaldo was also aware of the lies of that infeliz!  “Daniel is no infeliz”, barks Osvaldo.  “When you read that letter, you’ll understand why he had to lie.  Hasta luego!”  Agustina reads the letter and is quickly dismayed by what she reads. 

Hissadora joins the others in the waiting area.  Daniel wastes no time in accosting her, asking about the whereabouts of her son.  “No.Lo.Se!”  She’s told him before.  Daniel knows that, he just doesn’t believe her.  She knows Alonso’s every move.  Where is he?  Hissadora:“Alonso’s not a 5 year-old, needing my constant attention.  Besides, I’m just as concerned about what’s happened as everyone else!”   Daniel’s not buying it and tells her so.  When he buries Alonso, he’ll bury her along with him!  He knows she involved in some way.  He will never forgive them for endangering Camila’s life.  Never.  Ah, Cayetano comes to her rescue, telling Daniel to back off.  No one speaks to a woman in that tone.  Daniel assures him he has no idea who this woman is and what she’s capable of.  The only thing Cayetano knows is that she’s a lady.  (yeah, Lady Kimodo)  He warns Daniel that he will need to show her some respect, at least while she’s in his presence.  He pulls Hissadora aside and they head for the cafeteria.  Natalia chooses this moment to break away.  Hmmmmm, where’s she headed?

Vivi runs into Agustina who is now crying after reading Don Dan’s letter.  Agustina shakes the letter at Vivi, calling it ifamy (infamia).  Her brother-in-law had no proof to speak this way about Dionicio.  Vivi can only say he most likely did; otherwise, why would he have asked Daniel to protect Camila?  Agustina refuses to believe it.  Vivi understands Dion is her husband, but she shouldn’t be blind to the proof in those accusations.  Ah, here it comes.  Agustina is certain that if this were true, Dion wouldn’t have risked his life to save Camila.  Instead, she thinks everyone is slandering Dion, finding him culpable in any way possible.  She hands the letter to Vivi.

In Camila’s room, the nurse is finishing up and Camila talks her into getting a wheelchair to take her to visit Dion to thank him yet again.

Vivi returns to the League of Justice members and hands the letter back to Daniel.  She tells him Agustina is as blind as a topo (mole) and is accusing them of slandering her husband, etc., etc.   Daniel’s not surprised.  Dion has her eating out of his hand.  Well, Vivi’s got news for them.  Agustina’s not the only one.  Camila is insisting on seeing Dion to thank him for saving her life. 

Ha-ha!  Dion is being wheeled around a hallway and they run into Camila, who’s being wheeled toward him!  She thanks him again for saving her life.  Ah shucks, ma’am.  Tweren’t nothin’.  This should just go to show her how important she is to him.  He suggests they keep in touch.  She thanks him again as he’s wheeled away.  He kisses her hand before he leaves her. 

Daniel tells the Justice League there’s no way Camila can feel this way.  He’s gonna have a word with her.  He’s about to leave when in walks Mr. Delusional, Mariano.  (I like him—I just can’t believe he’d be this delusional about Camila).  He’s just returned from giving his statement to the police.  He asks permission to see Camila. 

Agustina visits Dionicio and is praising him for his courage in putting his own life at risk to save her daughter.  She’s grateful he kept his word that he would find Camila.  She’s sure that after what’s happened Camila will no longer have any doubts about him.  This comes as a surprise to him.  She blabs on that she’s sure it’s all Don Daniel’s fault for accusing him in that stupid letter of being in cahoots with Alonso to take the ranch out from under Camila’s feet.  For Camila, his word was unquestionable.  Dion’s in disbelief.  He wants to know why Don Daniel accused him.  She’s sure she doesn’t know.  She just read the infamous letter where he accuses Dionicio of having an interest in La Malquerida and aiming to hurt Camila in alliance with Alonso.  Dionicio is almost speechless!  He just can’t believe someone would defame (infamar) him in this manner!  He expects she didn’t believe this slander.  “Of course not!” she assures him.  Especially after he saved Cami’s life.  Dion:  “Oh the injustice of it all, when all I’ve done for you and Camila has been to protect you.”  Agustina reaches over to console him and she inadvertently leans into his leg which is in a cast with rods holding it together.  He cries out in pain (hey, that Anvil’s gonna hurt a whole lot more, dude!)  He asks about Alonso and she explains Rafa and Aaron have filed charges against him and the police are looking for him.  Dion says they must find him.  He will never forgive him for what he did to Camila.  How he wishes Don Daniel were alive so he could see that instead of hurting Camila all he would like is to protect her and have her always by his side (eeeewwwww). 

Back in Camila’s room, she and Dan are making up for lost time, smooching.  They can’t believe they’re together again.  She thought she’d never see him again and he tells her now they’ll be together – always.  Between kisses, she mentions what good luck it was that Mariano came when he did.  This reminds Daniel to tell her that Mariano wants to see her and makes a hurt, puppy face when she says she wants to see Mariano to thank him.  She admonishes him for bringing on the drama.  “Are  you bringing on the drama?  Drama? Now?  You know perfectly well you’re the one I love.  It’s just that I am very grateful to him and want to thank him, that’s all.  Ok? “  Oh goodness, she begins with the baby talk, “Quien es el más quapo?”  He cracks me up when he says, “I don’t know, him?”  She laughs and kisses him. 

Speaking of drama, Hissadora is In the cafeteria laying it on thick for Cayetantonto, lamenting on how everyone is blaming her for Alonso’s shenanigans.  Why, oh why must parents be blamed for their children’s  actions?  Cayetantonto understands her pain and knows sooner or later everyone will understand that Alonso is responsible for his own actions.  Hissadodora is so grateful to him for coming to her defense with Daniel.  If he hadn’t stepped in, who knows how far that man would have gone?  Cayetano assures her that he wasn’t about to allow anyone to harm her.  He tells her not to worry.  Everyone is agitated (alterado) right now.  Camila and Dionicio were on the brink of losing their lives.  Hissadora feigns distsress, saying if anything had happened to them because of Alonso, she never would’ve forgiven herself.  Not to worry, he says, they’re both safe and that’s what’s important.  She thanks him again for defending her.  He assures her he always will when it becomes necessary.  Besides, even thougt that “tipo” is in love with Camila he’s still a simple chofer.  He should know his place.  Hissadora sets him straight that the chofer is really Daniel Diaz Acosta and the owner of La Malquerida.  Cayetano is shocked.  She brings him up to date on Daniel possibly being the result of one of Don Daniel’s many aventuras.  Don Daniel isn’t the saint everyone thought him to be.  He had many aventuras and one of them was with that Chilean who turns out to be Daniel’s mother.   That’s why he left the ranch to Daniel.  Don Daniel died without knowing if this were true or not.  Why, she wouldn’t be surprised if there weren’t more of his children sprinkled about (Ha! I knew she’d fit this in somewhere – she’s planting the seed.) Don Daniel was a born seducer (seductor nato); an incorrigible womanizer!  Cayetano can’t believe it!  He never would have thought that of Don Dan.  Hissadora quotes part of a dicho, Caras vemos……….and leaves the rest just hanging.  (Dicho is: Caras vemos, corazones no sabemos.  Literal translation:  We see the face but the heart is unknown.  Basically, you can’t judge a book by its cover).  Cayetano is impactado.  Woohoo, wait til she tells him about Rocio!  Ruh-roh! 

Rancho Buenaventura

Refugio doesn’t understand why Rocio is so bugged that everyone went to the hospital to see Camila.  After all, she was held captive at this ranch.  Rocio’s not so bothered that everyone went to the hospital so much as how important Camila has become to her family.  She wanted to distance her family from Camila and the opposite has happened.  Refugio tells her the more one is opposed to something the more life is determined (empeño) to deliver the contrary.  Rocio agrees but she’s convinced the further away she keeps Camila from her family, the less likely her big secret will be known.  (Too late, missy.  That ship’s about to sail!)  She starts to ramble on that with their continued coexistence and mutual dealings, certain doubts might come about.  She can’t live in peace with this situation.  Refugio suggests she stop dwelling on that because it will only attract it more.  She suggests she just forget it and she’ll see that all that unfounded fear she has will disappear.  Rocio doesn’t agree it’s unfounded fear because now it’s not only Camila’s presence that bothers her; it’s also the presence of “esa mujer”, Hissadora.  She dosen’t like it one bit that Cayetano is so close to her.  Admittedly, she feels insecure next to her.  Hissadora is beautiful…..and younger.  She doesn’t like the “friendship” that’s budding between her and Cayetano.  She’s got a bad feeling about it (me da muy mala espina).  Refugio just shakes her head. 

Hospital

Mariano makes his pitch:  Camila thanks him again for saving her life.  “Tweren’t nothing ma’am,” he says.  “You saved my life!  How can it be nothing!?  If it hadn’t been for you, or Dionicio, who knows what could have happened.  You’re an angel.  How is it the Dionicio knew I was there?”  Mariano doesn’t know about Dionicio, but he (Mariano) was told by Roman.  Roman was the one who saw her being dragged to the bull crossing (pista).  Camila feels it’s as though they were heaven sent.  She is truly grateful.  Mariano can only hope she would feel something more than gratitude toward him.  Camila just stares at him and bats her eyes.  He takes a deep breath and says he needs to tell her:  “I want you to know that I’m in love with you.  I was ready to win your heart (conquistar), to fight for you.”  Camila can only shake her head and remind him that she loves Daniel.  Mariano admits he knows that but thinks if perhaps Daniel didn’t exist he’d have a chance that she would learn to love him.  “We have so much in common, we’d get along well.  The chemistry, the respect we have for each other and affection.”  Camila:  “You’re misinterpreting.   Daniel does exist and you know what I feel for him, no?”  Mariano:  “yes, but his deception also exists.  The truth is I don’t understand how you could go back to him after he seduced you based on lies.  Perhaps the lies for necessary but they were still lies and that’s what I don’t understand.  I would never do that to win the heart of a woman.  But, I respect your decision and see that now that you’re with him again, I have no hope.”  He excuses himself and Camila apologizes, calling him a true caballero.  Mariano:  “A caballero that arrived too late to fight for you, for your love.  I expect Daniel will value this great love you have for him and that he will make you happy.”  He kisses her forehead and leaves with his tail between his legs.  He meets Daniel in the hallway who also thanks him for saving Camila and for supporting him.  Mariano only asks him to make her happy.

Hospital Parking Lot

Yago has managed to get Natalia into his car.  They’re talking about Daniel’s identity and how she knew about it long ago but couldn’t say anything because his life was in danger.  She’s surprised Dionicio turned up to save Camila, considering he also wanted to cause her harm.  She explains she’s working for Dionicio in the hopes of uncovering evidence the Justice League can use.  Yago doesn’t want to talk about that anymore.  He wants to talk “about us” and those besitos he’s missed, and her smile.  “Tee-hee, are you serious?” she asks.  Oh she’s got it bad.  They start making out.

Inside, Mariano is with Cayetantonto and Pablo when he gets an urgent call.  He explains Ruth (Anna’s Granny) is in the hospital with pneumonia and is very ill.  She wants to see Anna before she dies so he’s gonna have to leave for Zacatecas immediately.  He’ll keep in touch with Pablo by phone. 

In Camila’s room, Daniel and Camila speak about Alonsoloco.  Daniel doesn’t believe he’s acting alone.  It’s too much of a coincidence the Dionicio just “happened” to know exactly where she was, after they’ve sent all the ranch hands looking for her.  Camila obviously doesn’t want to think ill of someone who has risked his life to save someone else.  He did a good thing.  “Exactly!” says Daniel.  “He did this so that you would think of him as a hero and be eternally grateful for the rest of your life.  I don’t understand how you can be so naïve as to fall for his game.  Dion only wants you to see his good side.  You’re so good that at times it’s difficult for you to see the bad side of people.  You forget how much they’ve made you suffer.”  Camila:  “And thank God for that (not so subtle stab at how Daniel deceived her)  She thinks a person to risks his life for another can’t be as bad as everyone thinks.  People change.  Maybe he’s trying to change.”  Daniel can’t believe what he’s hearing and interrupts her:  “Dionicio – when he thought I was Andres – ask me to off Daniel!”  This is news to Camila and Daniel is forced to confess yet another truth!  He reminds her of the day they were vaccinating the cattle and he arrived with a photo of Aaron pretending to be Daniel.   Dionicio gave him that photo so he’d know who to kill.  He also arranged for target practice.  Agustina gave him permission to go because Dionicio had requested it.  Camila asks again why he keeps things from her.  Daniel denies it, saying he tells her on a need to know basis.  She starts to get up, insisting she wants to see Dionicio and wants to ask him if he had anything to do with her kidnapping. 

Hot Seat in the Parking Lot

Natalia and Yago are getting hot and heavy when he sees Pops and Bro coming toward their car.  He quickly kicks her out of the car.  She gets out but not before telling him she loves him.  He just says, yeah, yeah, all while keeping an eye on the side mirror.  Mariano, Cayetano, and Yago leave and Natalia is left sneaking around between parked cars.  Open your eyes, chica!

Dionicio’s room

Camila walks in with Daniel close behind her, pushing along her IV drip.  So, Camila wants to know directly from him how he knew where she was?  Presenting the Tap Dance by Dionicio:  He was out walking, worried sick about her.  Suddenly he found a piece of her clothing!  Wow, then he saw signs that someone had been dragged and before he knew it he was in the bull crossing when he saw her!  Then, he left the basket of cookies for Granma…….oops sorry, wrong fairytale.  Anyway, that’s when he found her!  Agustina agrees he’s a hero!  She assumes they no longer doubt her husband’s innocence. Camila agrees insofar as the kidnapping is concerned.  Agustina can’t believe they can still doubt him for anything else, Don Dan’s letter perhaps?  “Exactly,” says Daniel. “Don’t claim victory yet, Dionicio.”  He and Dionicio exchange dagger eyes.

La Malquerida kitchen

The talk among the help is whether or not Alonso, as the new owner, will now kick them all out. Luzma mentions how Alonso will want to sell the ranch for the tourist development.  Pablo agrees they’ll probably all be out of work and this means they’ll have to postpone the wedding.  Nothing doing, says Piedad.  She’s got some money saved up to give her the wedding she’s always wanted.  Everyone says they’ll chip in but Pablo won’t hear of it.  They’ve all got to save their money for their own needs.   Luzma can’t believe Daniel and Camila would leave them unprotected.  She knows Camila well enough to know she wouldn’t allow Alonso to get away with that.  Camila loves this ranch and she won’t let it go that easily. 

Hospital – Camila’s room

Daniel and Camila are back in her room and she apologizes to him for being so naïve.  Daniel confirms Agustina read Don Dan’s letter but unfortunately she only sees what she wants to see.  Camila’s very worried about her.  She’s married to an assassin and she just doesn’t want to see it.  He consoles her.

Jail

El LeonCerdosinLengua undergoes a DNA swab.  The tech is busy telling him off as he swabs his mouth.  “You’re disgraceful, raping your niece and leaving her pregnant.  That’s unforgiveable!  This DNA test will prove what you’ve done and you’ll spend the rest of your days in jail!  With all your crimes (delitos) you will never set foot outside the jail.”  I think everyone in Viewerville agrees this means he’s going to escape.  Yeah, maybe he’ll deliver the Anvil to Hissadora!

Camila’s Room

Daniel has hopped onto the bed and continues to console her.  Dionicio won’t harm Agustina because it would be like harming Camila.  She doesn’t want to talk about it.  He agrees and says everything that matters to him is right here.  She tells him of the nightmare she had two days before her wedding where she was running in her wedding gown, splattered with blood.  Wow!  Daniel had a similar dream!  He understands the feeling of impotence and frustration in that dream.  He reminds her that he and Miriam also had a tragic accident the day of their wedding when everyone fell through the acrylic floor.  Camila believes this means they were destined to be together!  They compare notes and discover their wedding dates were the same.  He’s not too sure but she’s certain they were destined to be together.  Fate meant for them to be together but they were delayed.  They must be together.  Fate has spoken.  Besides, she loves him.  Daniel repeats they will be together., always.  And he loves her too.  They share a kiss.  *sigh*

Waiting Room

Daniel comes in and tells them a nurse is with Camila.  Everyone is there:  The Justice League, Agustina, and Hissadora.  The Metepec Comandante walks in and announces they’ve found Alonso’s car!  It had gone over a cliff and exploded. Hissadora pretends to be concerned about her son.  “My son! What’s happened to my son!”  The Comandante is sorry to tell them Alonso wasn’t alone.  He was accompanied by Señorita Ximena.  Agustina is shattered!  She can’t believe her daughter could have gone with Alonso.  Daniel urges the Comandante to spit it out, no matter how bad the news may be.  The Comdante reveals that one of them was found burned to death in the car.  Agustina screams at him, “Who? My daughter, or Alonso?  Tell us once and for all who is dead and who is alive?”  Agustina is angustiada!