Caray, Caray!

Natalia has just had her blood test done and encourages a fraidy cat Yago to go get his.  He’s left behind his cell phone and kazam! She goes straight for it.  She sees Dionicio’s message to Yago setting up that appt w/Yago saying they’re gonna sign a contract – he’d better be there or else.  Yago returns and she quickly puts aside the phone.  Yago complains he was likely to faint from having his blood drawn.  The nurse tells Nati the results will be sent by email by tomorrow.  (eek!  What if Yago has an STD?).  Nati tries unsuccessfully to get him to come furniture shopping with her.  He explains he has an appt with a very important breeder. 

La Delegación

Our Lady in Lavendar is in tears.  She can’t believe Sherlock Juarez is sending her to the big house – she’s innocent.  He regrets to admit that all the evidence points to her.  He leaves her with Ozzie.  Gussie is sure she’ll never be free again.  He tries to comfort her, saying they’ll continue fighting for her even after she’s transferred.  The trial is still pending. He understands her fear and asks her not to give up hope.  Gussie feels this is her punishment for being so stupid and gullible.  She admits she’s made so many mistakes, if they end up convicting her it won’t be for the fraud so much as for her stupidity.  She was never a good mother, friend, or Christian.  Ozzie tells her not to be so hard on herself.   He’s sure once she gets out of this she won’t make the same mistakes.  She tearfully accepts this then says what a good man Ozzie is.  Any other man would have turned his back on her.  She realizes Ozzie’s the one she should have chosen.  Ozzie reminds her she was never in love with him and one can’t force such things.  He knows she’s a good woman and he’ll always be there to help her.  Agustina feels fortunate to call him her friend.  Ozzie swears he’ll always be there for her and Camila. 

Camila, Teresa, and Daniel (looking oh so yummy in shades and no draping sweater – yay!) meet outside.  Teresa’s about to leave and urges Camila to calm down before she goes back inside with Agustina.  She’s going to try to delay Agustina’s transfer to the prison.  She leaves and Camila again wonders about the injustice of it all.  Daniel promises her again that Dionicio will pay for every evil thing he’s done.  Camila is upset, feeling that the only bad thing Agustina did was love Dionicio.  She ends up in Daniel’s arms and he comforts her, as it should be.  (but won’t someone see them?)

Dept of Social Services  (PSA)

Rafa and Vivi meet with the Social Worker regarding the adoption of Roman Lopez.  She informs them that before they can adopt him, it must be verified that he is indeed an orphan.  Duh, whaa?  Rafa protests Roman escaped from an abusive guardian.  The irresistible force of TN meets the immovable object of reality.  So far, they only have Roman’s version that his father abandoned the family and his mother died.  They need to confirm he has no living family members who may want him.  Vivi can’t believe he’d want to live on the streets by choice.  Social Worker explains it may not be by choice but by necessity.  Some children escape abusive parents while others escape their abductors.  They must locate the woman that was left in charge of Roman.  Was she legally his guardian?  If so, she’ll need to give up all parental rights in order for Roman to be adopted.  Perhaps the woman isn’t interested in Roman since she hasn’t bothered to look for him even though she may have been given legal guardianship.  It’s still very possible Vivi and Rafa can adopt him but they must follow the process.

Orphanage and another PSA

Aaron is speaking to Anselmo and Roman about his return to Chiapas.  He promises to visit often and invites them to visit him in Chiapas.  Tolentino and Irene arrive. Tol announces he has registered for online University classes.  The state of Mexico has excellent online classes available through the Internet.  Tolentino chimes in that the government has made it possible for him to attend class while working.  Super Padre!  Irene has also registered for classes (she explains what she’s signed up for but I couldn’t make out what)  Anselmo is so proud and congratulates him.  He points out this was a better path than becoming a priest without a true vocation.  Tolentino explains that was then, when he was nursing a broken heart.  Now, he wants to find himself a little novia – he looks at Irene – that wants study the same thing he does and later maybe marriage.   Roman says he wants a novia too and Irene tells him to stick to studying (yeah, acting 101) .  He also wants to find parents who will love him.  Padre tells him this is possible.

Miriam/Daniel Home

Mariano and Ana come by to visit Miriam.  She explains Agatha is out running around with Daddy and invites Ana to stick around.   Ana has brought gifts.  A silver bracelet is for Miriam, representing the artisans of Mexico. A little folklorico doll is for Agatha.  Ana also brought photo albums so they can exchange photos.  The first picture will be taken today!  Miriam stands next to Mariano and strikes a Prom pose so as to show off the bracelet.  (gag me)

La Delegación

They’re preparing for Agustina to be transferred.  Ozzie says everthing is ready and Cam will be able to see her before she leaves.  She asks if the documents signing over LMQ to her have been drawn up and Ozzie indicates he has them.  She immediately pulls out her phone to call Dionicio.  Daniel assumes he won’t answer since he’s hiding out now.  She calls him anyway and leaves him a stern voicemail:  “I must speak to you.  You’ve got what you wanted.  Call me.”  She hangs up and looks at Dan and Ozzie – What’s the point in playing around?  It’s obvious that as soon as she leaves here, she’ll head straight over to see Dionicio.   Daniel offers to go with her but she adamantly refuses.  Daniel insists, saying Dionicio is a dangerous man.  Ozzie also thinks Daniel should accompany her.  She thanks Daniel but doesn’t give in.

Dionicio’s Lair

Dion plays Cam’s VM (I’m thinking he’s played it over and over).  He smiles with wicked satisfaction as we hear her message.  He lets out a huge sigh and half the plants in the room die (jk). “With your mother in jail, everything will be so much easier.  At last I have you in my hands.  Por fin!”

Amanda’s Hostal

Natalia returns home to find Luzma watching over Agatha.  Luzma has come to speak to Nati.  She informs her that Gussie is on her way to the Big House.  Nati’s the only who can help them prove that Gussie fell into Dionicio’s trap.  Nati explains Dionicio promised to hire an attorney for Agustina so how can they say he was the brains behind the fraud?  Dionicio can’t be blamed if Camila refused that attorney’s help.  Luzma now tells her how Dionicio threatened Piedad by promising to hurt Luzma if Piedad repeated that she heard him admitting his part in releasing the virus on the bulls.  Nati appears to believe this. 

La Delegación

Teresa gets Camila in to visit with her mother.  They’re able to hug without having the bars between them.  Cam tells her again not to worry.  She’ll do everything in her power to get her out.  Agustina knows she’ll do what she can but thinks it’s really out of her hands.  Agustina tearfully says she doesn’t want to be a burden (carga).  Cami explains all she’ll need to do is demonstrate that Dionicio is the one to blame for everything that’s happened to them since he imposed himself on their lives.  She knows it’ll be soon and asks Agustina not to lose faith.  Agustina doesn’t want Camila to fall into any of Dionicio’s traps.  She wants Cami to help her get a divorce – she doesn’t want any more ties to him.  She wants to forget she was ever his mujer and that she loved him.  She knows she can’t go back (and change things) but she wants to maintain what little dignity she still has.  She cries as she caresses Camila, saying she’s her greatest treasure.  “Te Amo!”  Camila also swears her love to Agustina and they embrace.

Amanda’s Hostal

Nati thinks her only recourse now is to confront Dionicio.  She can’t stay silent about this.  Luzma reminds her this hasn’t worked in the past.  He’ll only come up with another story.   What they need from Luzma now is to help them with their plan to get some proof.   Nati flashes back to Dion’s text to Yago about their meeting.  She seems to have an “aha” moment and tells Luzma she doesn’t want to discuss their plan until tonight.  She’s going to confirm something that will cause her to make a decision that can affect the rest of her life—whether or not Yago truly loves her.  She asks Luzma not to ask any questions and asks only that she keep their secret for now and not repeat it to anyone.  She asks Luzma to just wait until this afternoon.

La Malquerida

Mariano calls Teresa wondering what happened with Agustina.  He hasn’t been able to get a hold of Camila.  Teresa gets a little miffed this is the only reason he’s calling her but remains cool.  She explains about Agustina’s situation and that Camila is there.  Mariano is surprised to hear this and can’t wait to hussle on over there. 

In the kitchen, Pablo is attempting to serve himself some coffee.  Piedad helps him out and takes this chance to say how sad she is about what’s happening between him and Luzma.  Pablo says he’s sad because he loves Luzma more than anything.  Piedad knows Luzma feels the same for him and that’s why she chose the separation.  He says he’ll wait as long as it takes but Piedad wonders what will happen if Luzma is unable to overcome the trauma.  She doesn’t understand God’s will sometimes but if she had ever been asked who would be the chosen prince for her daughter, she would have chosen Pablo.  He’s a good man and she loves him as she would a son.  He was able to love her daughter like no other.  Because of this, he’s won her over for life.  

La Delegación

Agustina and Camila are sitting and humming to each other.  The guards come to take her away.  Camila protests the use of handcuffs.  Camila urges her to be strong.  She follows as they lead Gussie away,  crying.  WAAAAAH  L

Buenaventura

Hissadora leads the attorney to Cayetano’s  den.  Cayetano has no idea why he’s here.  Hissadora snickers, “What do you mean, mi amor?  Don’t you remember you asked him to make some changes to the deeds of Buenaventura?”  Cayetano’s all…..”duh, wha?  This ranch?”  The attorney affirms this and reminds him he came by a few days ago when Cayetano asked him to eliminate Hissadora’s temporary  ownership and change it to a permanent one.  Cayetano still doesn’t recall.  Hissadora explains he had promised it as a wedding gift – and she’s ever so grateful.  She asks the attorney to proceed.  He starts producing documents for Cayetano to review so he can then present them to a Notario and get the ball rolling.  Cayetano gives the documents a once over while Hissadora rushes him along saying everything seems to be in order.  She hands them back to the attorney and tells him to go ahead and speak with el Notario so they can sign them ASAP – today, if possible.  The attorney is ready to leave.  “Not so fast,” says Cayetano.  (He’s back from his fog!!!!)  He’s changed his mind.  He has other plans for this ranch.  Hissadora comes unglued!  “What are you saying, Cayetano!  You can’t do this to me!”  Cayetanalerto: “Of course I can and I aim to do so.”  Hissadora’s so angry , she’s likely to shed some scales right then and there!

La Delegación

Camila has followed her mother outside and continues to say she’ll do what she can to set her free.  She’ll prove Agustina’s a victim, etc. etc.   Daniel repeats the same.  Omar is standing by, witnessing this and ready to report back to Dionicio.  As she reaches the patrol car, Agustina asks Daniel to watch over Camila.  The car finally speeds off as Camila cries and turns away.

Buenaventura

Hissadora is in full Kimodo Freakout Mode.  Cayetano asks the attorney to allow them some privacy.  After he leaves, she assumes Cayetano’s change of heart was because he thought she had been unfaithful.  She actually shouts at him, saying he should at least admit it, and calls him paranoid.  “You think the whole world is out to deceive you, everyone is out to get you but you’re wrong.  I’m with you because I love you!”  Cayetano assures her he loves her too, “But really, I don’t know what got into me.  What was I thinking by asking to have Buenaventure put in your name?  It was an estupidez!  I can’t abandon my sons.  I have to protect everyone, not just you, Hissadora!”  Oh, she’s seething now – dagger eyes!

Dionicio’s Lair

Dionicio calls Camila, looking quite like the Cheshire Cat.  He opens the conversation by assuming that Agustina is being transported to the Big House at this very moment.  Camila gives in, asking him if he wants LMQ.  Well, he can have it but she wants her mother free and her record expunged.  Dionicio, looking more like Jabba  now than Cheshire, accepts but he wants more than LMQ!  He wants to negotiate “something else” with her.  She demands to know what else but he’s not about to let everything out of the bag at that moment.  Instead he suggests her mother will be freed when he and Camila have reached an agreement.  He proposes a sit-down for this evening and to show his good faith, lets her choose the place.  She offers 9:00 tonight at LMQ and he agrees but he wants to meet with her…..alone.  They hang up and he speaks to the phone: “Our moment has finally arrived, Camila!”  Then he blows a kiss to the phone and laughs.  BWA-HA-HA!  (EEEEEEWWWWWW from Viewerville)

Back at La Delegación

Daniel wants to know what Dionicio’s demands are, besides LMQ. He’s sure the “something else” is Camila.  He knows Dionicio has wanted her to be his “mujer” for some time now.  Mariano arrives, asking if Camila is ok, he just found out about Agustina.  Camila leans her head on his shoulder as Daniel continues trying to make her understand that Dionicio has been obsessed with LMQ and Camila all along.  Ozzie agrees and warns Cam not to give in. Daniel assures him she won’t because he plans to be there at the sit-down.  He won’t allow her to meet with him alone.  Cam, of course, refuses.  She had agreed to allow Daniel find Dionicio, that’s all.  Daniel insists again he won’t let her meet with Dionicio.  Camila doesn’t believe anything will happen to her because Dionicio agreed to meet on her turf.  Now Mariano offers to come along.  Again, she refuses and insists she will meet alone with him to find out what is he wants and then they can make a decision.

 Buenaventura

Hissadora complains Cayetano humilitated her and he’s reneged on his promise.  He apologizes and says only tonto or drugged (bingo on both counts!) would he have excluded his sons from what is rightfully theirs.  He announces the ranch will be divided four ways, Hissadora, and the rest among his three sons.  She’s appalled he would include Pablo despited being the product of sin between Rocio and Don Daniel.  Cayetano firmly confirms this because he loves Pablo as though he were his son.  She has no idea how much he misses him.  Pablo is not to blame for his parents’ sins.  She’s deeply saddened to see how he would go back on his promise so soon after their marriage.  She swears she hasn’t been unfaithful.  She can only hope he reconsiders his new attitude and decisions.  Frankly, she’s very, very offended!  He doesn’t see why she should be offended.  He gives her his word this has nothing to do with her fidelity, or lack thereof.  He simply can’t deny his sons his fortune and properties.  Besides, he’s not abandoning her.  She will lack nothing while he’s alive or when he dies.  (ruh-roh, careful there old man) She’ll always live like a queen.  She sarcastically says, “Sure, I’ll live off your crumbs!  (migajas)”  He tells her not to be so dramatic, please!  She’ll live like she’d never dreamed she would.  Besides,  hadn’t she told him she wasn’t interested in money, right?  “No!” she responds, “Of course not.  What I loved most about you was the protection you offered.  But this new attitude, well I don’t know what to think!”  He tells her to consider that what he’s doing is the act of a sensible man.  She angrily shrugs away from him when he approaches her.  He continues, saying that as a protector he must think of everyone and do the right thing.  He asks her to respect his decision and chill.  Oh, she’s chillin’ alright.  She leaves the room.

La Delegación

Mariano continues to offer his support and asks Camila to calm down.  He offers to take her home.  She can’t cuz she wants to meet Natalia at La Hostal and besides, her car is there and Luzma is waiting for her there.  Daniel explains Nati is a major factor in unmasking Dionicio.  Camila swears again she’ll bring Dionicio down for the rest of his life.  She’ll do everything she can to avoid handing over LMQ and swears she will DESTROY HIM!  She warned him she didn’t want to see her mother in jail, and yet that’s where she ended up.  Mariano reminds her Agustina still hasn’t been sentenced and there’s still time to get her released.  Ozzie chimes in this is no reason for Camila to give in to Dionicio’s demands.  Mariano understands but wants to make sure cooler heads prevail.  He doesn’t wish for Camila to act out of hatred.  Oooh, she gives him a mean look and asks if he has any idea how she felt seeing her mother get into a police car!  She was handcuffed!   Mariano backs off and Daniel can only stand there.  

La Hostal

Luzma’s still caring for Agatha.  Nati’s on her way out, and Amanda reminds her everyone wants to meet with her.  Nati insists she needs to take care of something and she’ll be back later. 

Buenaventura

Hissadora is back in her room….seething.  She realizes the gotas don’t seem to be having the same affect as before.  She can’t allow everything to be ruined just as she was about to reach her goal.  She wonders if his body may have become accustomed to the drug but she can’t allow him to be lucid.  She’ll have to produce a more potent solution.  She needs him addled at least until after Nati’s and Yago’s wedding.  Once they’re alone, she’ll give him the final blow.  Only after he’s put everything in her name. 

In Town

Dante’s been told Alonso’s recording wasn’t able to be cleaned.  The Tech Guy explains it was really damaged and suggests they send it to D.F. and doesn’t know how long it will be.  Dante urges him to send it and to expedite it no  matter the cost. 

El Hostal

Amanda and Luzma are cooing over Agatha.  Ozzie, Cami and company come in and explain they were unable to keep Agustina from being transported to the Big House.  Cami needs help from Nati and Doña Chonita to unmask Dionicio.  Amanda explains Nati left without explaining where she was going.  Doña Chonita left town without word as to when she’ll return. 

La Malquerida

Bulls Running!  Woohoo!              SALUD!

Eleuterio and Rodolfo*sigh* explain to Hipolito that these new bulls come from the same bloodlines as the ones lost to the virus.  They can only hope this helps to bring LMQ back to where it once was.  Piedad thinks this justifies a fiesta.  They all cheer at the thought.  Eleuterio and Dorotea pair up as do Piedad and Hipolito.  My Rodolfo can only look on, wistfully.  *sigh*

El Hostal

Mariano again suggests they return to LMQ so she can rest.  Amanda offers dinner but Camila has to pass because she’s agreed to meet Dionicio.  She knows he’s dangerous but they’re prepared and are taking precautions.  She’s trying to put on a brave face but Viewerville knows she’s worried.  Ozzie insists again she shouldn’t meet with him alone.  He suggests maybe he and Teresa can be in the next room should she need help.  She refuses.  Mariano suggests she call him on his cell and he can come straight over should the need arise.  She agrees to this.  Teresa counsels her not to agree to anything until she’s had a chance to confer with everyone.  Amanda agrees to wait up for them in order to meet with Nati later.  Camila and Mariano leave.  Teresa approaches Daniel, who’s holding a sleeping Agatha, and empathizes with him, knowing how he must be feeling to see Mariano and  Camila leave together. 

Outside, Mariano calls Ana to say he’s coming for her now.  She and the fair Maid Miriam are busy making cookies.  Miriam insists he leave Ana with her until Daniel gets back with Agatha and allow her to have dinner there.  He agrees.  Camila seems surprised to learn Ana is chummy with Miriam.  (a little jealous, perhaps?)

Nati’s New House

Nati sees Omar when she arrives and explains she’s there to meet with Daddykins and Yago.  Omar explains they’ve just arrived and doesn’t think twice about letting her pass on through.  Inside, Dionicio is presenting Yago with the “contract” protecting his daughter.  If Dionicio or she should ever decide a divorce is in order, Yago should understand he will walk away with absolutely nothing that Dionicio’s given them.  (BAM!  Nati is listening just outside the door!)  Dionicio is heard saying Yago can’t even take the personal gifts he’s given him.  In addition, Yago will provide for Nati and their child with 50% of his earnings…….por vida!  Yago is open-mouthed impactado!  “Eh, do you think it’s really necessary to sign this?” he stupidly asks.  He doesn’t understand why Dionicio is trying to protect Nati.  He’s done everything asked of him, including faking his love for her.  (Now, it’s Nati’s turn to be open-mouthed impactada)  Dionicio applauds him for his excellent work thus far but they both know anything can happen in the future.  He doesn’t trust Yago, or anyone for that matter.  Yago wonders how Dionicio could possibly thing he’d back off after his henchmen threatened to kill him.  He’s no dummy.  He values his life and that’s why he’s here.  Dionicio’s glad to see they’re in agreement. He always thought he was intelligent.  And precisely because of that, he knows Yago will sign the contract.  Nati is crying and looks as though she’s about to be ill.  Poor baby.  Truth hurts. 

Avances

Natie calls Cam and says she’ll help unmask El Diablo.  She turns and sees him watching her!  EEK!