Caray, Caray!

Note from Recapper Jody: I have to remind myself not to take anything in this
novela seriously or personally, it’s a comedy. well, it’s supposed to be a comedy
anyway. At various times, the episode has become so pathetic the only thing I can do is
laugh and entertain myself with thoughts like “AVON spelled backwards is NOVA (NOVA)”.
Also, I’ve been renaming characters. For now, my new nicknames include:
Chucho -- Chuckles, Xochi -- Chachi, Fernando -- Woody. And now onto the recap...

Rog packs the money in the little case as he talks with his brother Woody.
Chuckles talks on phone with Vero. She tells him she's on her way to see his place. He
tries to talk her out of going tonight. She is determined and will see him at 6 p.m. sharp.



He panics.
Uri talks with his lawyer (who is also Rog and Woody's lawyer) in the prison. They talk
about Rog, then Uri tells the lawyer to locate and get revenge on Jesus.
Pati grumbles in her apartment. Alma calls and says she suspects her fiance is
sneaking around behind her back. Pati wonders why she suspects it? Alma tells her
about all the secret meetings of Rog, Woody and the bank, and the mystery female who
called her. Pati asks what will you do? Alma says she won't spy on him or break up.
Pati assures Alma of her support as her BFF.
Rog enters Alma's office - reminds her it's Thursday and of their romantic date at his
home every Thursday. Jesus almost enters the office, and tries to sneak away without
being noticed. Too late, Rog sees him and tells him to enter. Rog leaves. Jesus hands
Alma some papers to sign. She notices his nervousness. He tries to deny and cover it
up.
Eli drives with Vero - they argue over Vero's mistrust and paranoia towards Chuckles.
Chuckles gets nervous with Alma and starts the "perdon" stuff again. He calls her an
angel and leaves the office. Before Chuckles leaves, Alma stops him and asks to drive
him home. He tries to refuse but she insists.
Mari is in the bathroom talking with her dad on her cell. Chachi enters. Mari talks her
into an emergency makeover, to be more attractive for Chuckles. Mari leaves as
Chachi applies her makeup.
Woody is back down in the warehouse to flirt with Jessie. He promises with time and
patience, he will get Jessie back upstairs. She flirts with him.
Chachi returns to the office, only to find out from Susanah that Chuckles has left for the
night.
Alma drives Chuckles in car. They talk about Valentina and Vero. Chuckles explains
how strict, over-protective and rigid Vero is with her rules. He then tells her about Eli.
A call comes in and Chuckles answers his cell. It's Vero, to scold him about the
directions to his apartment building - they're lost. Eli tells Chuckles where he is -
Chuckles gives him another set of directions. Chuckles hangs up and explains to Alma,
he just bought them time to get there before Vero does.
Woody and Jessie are locked inside the back of a semi-trailer. The truck starts moving
and drives away.
Alma parks in front of the apartment building. Chuckles thanks her. They have a close
brush of noses before Chuckles gets out. Alma takes a deep breath as Chuckles goes
inside the building.
Chuckles starts cleaning the apartment and moving furniture around. He knows he's in
trouble. He sits down and the back of the chair breaks. Just as he asks, "what else
could go wrong?", the light shorts and goes out.
Alma still sits in her car outside. She watches in her rear view mirrors as Eli and Vero's
car parks behind hers.
Chuckles leaves his apartment, and visits with Chatita. She tells him she has good and
bad news for him. He asks for the good news - she says the bank hasn't been by to
foreclose on the apartment. He asks about the bad news - she can't remember it.
Alma listens as Vero and Eli pass by her car - Vero is complaining about the
neighborhood and the building.
Chuckles tells Chatita about Vero and Eli's surprise visit - he doesn't know what to do.
Just then, Vero and Eli walk into the courtyard. Vero complains about the directions.
Chuckles introduces them to Chatita. Chatita slips the keys for her apartment into
Chuckles's hand.
Truck driver stops and parks. He opens the back and is surprised to find a couple of
stowaways. Woody and Jessie slowly climb out. Driver asks who they are? Woody
pays him to ignore them and keep his mouth shut.
Vero and Eli check out Chatita's apartment. Chuckles lies and explains she has been
living there while he's been in the USA. Vero remembers that years ago, she knew him
as a hippie to the enth degree. Vero goes on her own tour as Eli and Chuckles whisper
together. The guys find Vero in the bedroom. She notes there is only one bedroom.
She tells Chuckles he will have to have a separate room for Val to stay there. Then
Vero mentions how feminine the decor is.
Out in the courtyard, Alma meets Chatita. Chatita tells her Chuckles is taking Vero and
Eli on a tour of her apartment.
Vero finds Chatita's laundry, and asks him about the bra. Chuckles stares and Eli
answers, it must be his girlfriend's. Chuckles plays along with the story. Vero goes
ballistic - Chuckles diffuses the bomb by saying it was one night only and won't happen
again. Eli and Chuckles do a manly grunt. Chuckles takes the bra from Vero and hides
it.
Alma and Chatita listen through the door and talk together about what is happening
inside.
Rog arrives home. First he goes downstairs to the storage area. He opens a file and
hides something inside. He leaves and locks the door. He goes upstairs.
Alma and Chatita hide. Chuckles leaves the apartment with Eli and Vero. He passed
inspection. Vero agrees to bring Valentina over after her routine appointments
tomorrow. Jesus calls Valentina on his cell to tell her the great news. Val is so excited,
she's jumping on her bed. Vero reminds him not to be late. Eli tells Chuckles he will
bring over some photos of Val as a baby for Chuckles. Chuckles thanks him very much.
Rog sets a very romantic scene in his house - preparation for Alma's arrival. Rog hears
a noise and panics. He calls out, Who's there?
Chuckles finds Alma and Chatita and tells them he passed, Val can visit him. Chatita
congratulates him. Chuckles thanks her and gives back her keys. Chuckles then talks
with Alma alone. They talk and laugh about the tour. Alma is happy it all worked out for
him. As he walks her to the exit, she asks to use his bathroom. He's embarrassed and
hesitates. She insists and he lets her inside. Alma notices how empty it is as she
bumps into the broken chair. He swoops in and catches her in his arms.
Rog and Pati scare each other. Pati makes fun of the rich, elegant lengths he goes
through to impress Alma; he never does it for her.
Jesus continues to hold Alma. He explains he will work a lot to earn money to buy
furniture and items for the apartment. They talk about everything he will need. Alma
offers to loan him all the furniture and accessories she has in storage. She insists. He
thanks her. She says the items are at Rog's house and Chuckles is nervous about his
reaction. Alma puts a positive spin on Rogelio's personality. Chuckles mentions how
different she and Rog are.
Pati won't leave Rog's house. She is jealous of Alma.
Alma has to leave for a date. They finish their conversation - she has to briefly explain
why she and Rog have separate homes. He thanks her for helping with Vero and the
apartment. He tells her if she ever needs a friend or a favor, to just ask. He takes
forever to let go of her hand so she can leave.
Pati faints. Rog catches her on the floor, then panics as he sees headlights outside the
window.
Advance: Jessie encourages Chachi to flirt with Chuckles - even though he only has
eyes for Alma (his boss).

NOTE:  We have Jody to thank for tonight's recap.  Read and enjoy.

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