Caray, Caray!

My last recap for this fantastic TeleNovela!!!

A few scenes have been re-arranged for continuity……

BuenaVentura

Hissadora is all ears – she’s just overheard Mariano telling Yago that it’s confirmed. Hissadora has been drugging their Pops!    Ah, but she’s not the only one who heard this.  You’ve heard how walls have ears?  Well, in this case, las cortinas have ears cuz LeoCerdo is standing behind the sheer curtains and has heard everything:  “So you want to kill Cayetano! Mendiga vieja!”  He quickly exits stage right.  Mariano continues, saying they’ve got her because they now have the proof.  Sherlock Juarez and Pablo are on their way.  Hissadora will be arrested for attempted murder.  Hissadora wisely figures it’s time to git while the gittin’s good.  She can’t figure out how those “estupidos” found out about Las Gotas!  As she hastily tiptoes out, LeoCerdo’s shadow is seen behind the curtains following her every step.  Outside, she makes her way to one of the ranch trucks and makes her getaway.  LeoCerdo can be seen in the background running across the drive, carrying a plactic bag that surely carries the Hissadora face treatment.  Hissadora takes off, but he’s right behind her in another truck.  The BV capataz sees it all and goes running back inside to raise the alarm. 

Inside,  Mariano returns carrying Hissadora’s purse.  She’s nowhere to be found.  He assures Yago she’s not with Pops – he’s fast asleep.  They’re just about to go check the grounds when the capataz comes running in to tell them that Hissadora just left the ranch at high speed and LeoCerdo was right behind her in ranch truck.  Yago tells him to send the vaqueros after her but capataz explains she had let everyone have the day off for the wedding.  Capataz thought better about it and decided to stick around because of LeoCerdo and now he’s escaped!  Yago can’t believe LeoCerdo was hiding out at BV and he figures Hissadora surely has a reason to have hightailed it out of there.  He figures LeoCerdo either followed her because they’re in cahoots or he means to do her harm.  Mariano’s not taking any chances, he’s calling Pablo and Juarez right away – maybe they’ll run into her on the road. 

La Malquerida

Hipolito and Piedad have a heart to heart.  He tells her she will not die.  If it turns out to be cancer, she’ll fight it and he’ll be there with her.  She starts to protest but he stops her and says that from this day forward there will be only positive thoughts.  She’s worried that if she loses her breast, he will no longer love her.  He tearfully assures her he doesn’t love her for her breasts – her value isn’t in her breasts.  He values her for what she has in her heart and soul.  She wonders if he’s only saying that and that maybe he just feels pity for her and if that’s the case, she’d rather end the marriage right now.  He asks her never in her life repeat that, ever.  He would never pity her, never!  If anything, he would feel admiration.  She’s a warrior (guerrera) who fights for her life, and for her health!  She thanks him.  She will find the strength to confront whatever may come.  They’re both crying now as he asks her never to forget that he loves her.  (sniff, sniff  What a great scene.  What a man!)

LMQ/BV

In her cabaña, Camila takes a call from Mariano who is in his father’s study.  Yago is busy searching through the desk.  He tells her they have proof Hissadora was poisoning his father.  But she’s escaped with LeoCerdo hot on her tail.  Unfortunately neither Pablo or Juarez came across her on the road.  Juarez has put out the word for everyone to be on the lookout for her.  Mariano wanted to make sure Camila was also aware in case one of them might go La Malquerida.  Camila will tell the muchachos right away but she wants to go to BV so he cant tell her everything.  If Hissadora is caught perhaps she can be the impetus to trapping Dionicio.  Mariano warns her not to come alone.  Yago has found the invoices for both trucks, just in case Juarez may need them.  

Pablo and Juarez arrive  at BV and share their thoughts on what may have happened:  LeoCerdo was hiding out at BV.  Hissadora may have helped him escape and now they’ve now joined forces to harm Pops.  Mariano wouldn’t put anything past her.  Juarez has put out the APB on the two trucks.  He’s sure they’ll soon have news.  He asks to see Cayetano but Yago tells him he’s asleep.  Juarez thinks it’s necessary to tell him what Hissadora has done and also suggests they take him to the hospital for detox. 

Back at La Malquerida, Camila brings Eleuterio and Rodolfo*sigh* up to date.  She takes Rodolfo with her to run over to BV. 

Dionicio’s Lair

Hissadora has the nerve to run to Dionicio for help!  She’s in a panic and even pours herself a stiff one while she’s waiting for Dio.  She pleads with him as he smiles his Cheshire Smile.  She doesn’t know how, but Cayetano’s sons found out about Las Gotas.  She ran out of the house and abandoned the truck because she was being followed.  He’s got to help her!  “How dare you,” El Diablo sneers, “after  you’ve planned to betray me!  Oh no, don’t play dumb with me.  So you were planning to exclude me from BuenaVentura, huh?  Doing it behind my back!  And now you come seeking my help!”  You can almost see the fire coming out of his nostrils!  Hissadora doesn’t hesitate to fire back, admitting she did so because he was putting their plan at risk because of his Camila obsession.  She also found out that he was trying to get her to sleep with him in addition to handing over LMQ!  “It would behoove you to help me escape because if they catch me, mi amor, we’re both lost!  No matter what you say, you must be terrified at the possibility that I may accuse you!  There are some things, Corazon, for which you will be unable to wash your hands!”  Dionicio demands to know what things she could be referring to, “You’re the one who suffocated  Padre Baldomero with a pillow.  It was you who killed Ximena and left Alonso a quadriplegic when you pushed their car over the embankment!”  Hissadora admits to these crimes, “but it was you who sent Julian to Chile to kill Daniel.  You involved Agustina in the retirement fund scheme and you’re the anonymous owner of Un Mejor Futuro and all in order to get LMQ!”  Dionicio is furious and reminds her he did these things because they both wanted LMQ, not just him, “but your  lovely son betrayed us and that’s when it occurred to you to marry Cayetano and then do away with him in order to get BuenaVentura.”  She explains it was the only way to deal with the penalties brought on by the tourist development.  He screams at her, “It was all of no use to you.  You’ve just lost BuenaVentura!”  Hissadora: “Yeah, so?  Why should that matter to you?  Being free of BuenaVentura leaves you free and clear.  You should be appreciative.”  Dionicio is incredulous that she would think he should be grateful that she excluded him from the rights to BuenaVentura.  She continues to try and convince this all works in his favor.  If he only delivers La Malquerida, he won’t have any problems.  That is of course provided he helps her escape.  If he doesn’t, she will tell everything – absolutely everything! 

BuenaVentura

Camila arrives and Juarez advises there’s no news.  He gets a call informing him the trucks have been found but no sighting of either Hissadora or LeoCerdo.  Daniel wanders in through an open door and says he’s here to speak to Yago.  Juarez fills him on Hissadora and LeoCerdo. 

Mariano also explains to Daniel that Illeana brought them up to speed that Hissadora had been drugging Pops and even got the gotas for them as proof.  Now Pablo rejoins them and says Pops doesn’t feel up to joining them but he wishes to speak to Mariano and Juarez.  Daniel explains he has a favor to ask of Yago who says it will have to wait because he needs to go see his Pops.  Pablo interrupts him, saying Pops only wishes to see Mariano, Juarez, and himself.  Yago is impactado!  Mariano isn’t surprised after what happened.  They are all disillusioned with Yago.  Mariano, Pablo, and Juarez leave the room.

Daniel wants to speak to Yago about the threats Dionicio made against him. 

Some bulls and a dog in the pasture.  SALUD! And a beer chaser for the dog!

Dionicio’s Lair

Hissadora wins and Dionicio promises to provide her with enough money to find a hiding place while he arranges for a false passport so she can leave the country.  He gives her some money and suggests she stay at a cheap hotel (hotel de paso) If she were to go to the type of hotel she’s accustomed to, the police won’t have any trouble finding her.  Once he gets her passport, he’ll also give her dollars and euros on which she should live comfortably for some time.  He hands her a cell phone so they can keep in touch.  She’s grateful cuz in her hurry to leave the ranch, she left behind her cell phone and her purse.  He promises to call her tonight after Camila has delivered the ranch.  She asks if he’s still going through with his plan.  He grunts his reply.  She can’t understand his obsession with Camila.  He couldn’t possible love that woman so much as to put everything at risk.  He has no need for her advice and suggests she leave now.  Omar will get her a taxi and have them pick her up at the corner.  He doesn’t want anyone to know she’s been here.  He tells her to wait for his call. 

Reclusorio

Agustina is in the warden’s office pleading for a chance to call Camila.  She already tried calling her house during the time allotted to them, but no one answered.  Warden replies, “Sorry but that’s not my problem.”  Agustina’s in tears and asks again if she can call Camila’s cell phone to ensure she answers. Madam Warden explains calls to cell phones aren’t possible.  Agustina points out they are from the phone on her desk.  She begs, pleads to allow her to call.  It’s a matter of life and death!  Madam Warden comments that they all say that.  Well, Agustina shouldn’t expect to be treated any differently than other prisoners.  Although Agustina hasn’t had a trial, this doesn’t give her special privileges.  Agustina continues to plead, saying it’s an emergency.  Madam Warden doesn’t let up, saying speaking to her daughter isn’t an emergency, not for a criminal!  She kicks her out of her office and sends her back to her chores.  Poor Agustina sobs and walks away, defeated.

BuenaVentura

Daniel wants to know if Yago is up to accusing Dionicio for threatening his life.  Yago wonders why he should do this and Daniel explains this would put Dionicio in jail, avoid his getting LMQ, and freeing Agustina.  Camila thinks this is a wonderful idea and thanks Daniel for coming up with it.  She turns to Yago and assumes he’ll help, right?  Yago takes a deep breath…….aaaaand sorry, no can do!  He’s sorry and he knows it would help  her but it would end up ruining him.  Dionicio is dangerous and powerful.  Yago doesn’t plan to put his life at risk.  Daniel can’t believe Yago could be such a selfish coward.  Wasn’t it enough that Nati left him at the door of the church?  He still thinks only of himself?  Yago agrees that what Nati did was humiliating and he’ll never forgive her for that.  But Nati can’t harm him whereas Dionicio can.  He turns again to Camila and apologizes again, saying he won’t put himself out there for her, or anyone else.  He leaves.  Daniel apologizes to Camila but she understands and is grateful he at least tried.  Daniel wonders if they can force him to testify, there are witnesses to Dionicio’s threats.  Camila’s done.  It doesn’t matter now.  Daniel reaches out to her and asks her not to leave like this but she assures him she’s fine.  Daniel’s not fooled.  He knows her better than anyone.  He knows their chances of trapping Dionicio are growing slim.  But they still have the hope of trapping Hissadora.  Camila can’t believe Hissadora would turn on Dionicio.  Daniel explains Hissadora isn’t like them, she has no loyalty to anyone.  He’s sure she would testify against Dionicio.  Camila can only hope that’s true.  She leaves before she can start to cry.  Daniel doesn’t look too sure either. 

Dionicio’s Street

Hissadora sprints down the street to the waiting taxi and speeds away but unbeknownst to her, LeoCerdo is watching from his own taxi and grunts to the driver to “Follow that Cab!” and the chase is on, again. 

BuenaVentura

Daniel is now on the phone with Amanda explaining Yago’s refusal to cooperate.  Juarez comes back in and tells Daniel he’s heard from Gaston in Chile and that Abraham is about ready to get out of jail and they will begin processing the charges against Dionicio.  It’s now imperative that Daniel return to his country ASAP to do his part in testifying agains Dionicio.  Juarez also believes it will be important for Miriam to be there since she also saw the would-be assassin.  Daniel can only wish they could trap Dionicio before tonight.  Only then, along with his testimony and Miriam’s will Dionicio stop mocking the law.  Juarez feels the same and to that end he shares what he found among HIssadora’s things.  It’s a draft of the agreement she and Dionicios have for the Tourist Development.  Daniel reviews it and finds that Dionicio has an appointment on Monday to hand over LMQ and BV.  “BV obviously can’t be included, but what about LMQ?” wonders Juarez.  He figures Camila must know of this by now but just like everyone else, is waiting for some miracle to trap Dionicio before then. 

Reclusorio

In the dark and by candlelight, Agustina writes a tearful letter to her daughter as we see a montage of hers and Camila’s life, “Camila, my greatest treasure, some time ago someone told me that our children are our greatest teachers.  You have been the best daughter I could have been given.  You are a very brave woman who knows how to face (enfrentar) life with dignity with your head always held high.  Your love for others leads you to make invaluable sacrifices such as distancing yourself from Daniel because of Miriam’s situation; or accepting that maldito Dionicio’s proposition in order to free me.  But that isn’t fair.  It’s time you begin to think of yourself and what you deserve.  You deserve to be happy because I’m not worthy of your sacrifices.  I want you to know that your passion for life, for justice, and the truth, has changed my life.  This isn’t just a letter, it’s a tribute (homenaje) to you, my daughter, my teacher, companion, and my comfort.  I haven’t been the best mother but you have been the best daughter.  It’s been a privilege to be your mother.  Thank you for being in my life.  You have made a difference.  I love you.”  She signs the letter and weeps.  (sniff)

Camila’s Cabaña

Camila prays.  Just the thought of Dionicio’s caresses revolt her……  but it has to do with her mother’s freedom and Daniel’s life.  She flinches in a fit of rage and then takes a deep breath.

Dionicio’s Lair

Meanwhile, the Lothario of Metepec readies himself, thinking aloud, “I always get what I want.  Por fin, Camila, you will be mine.”

Hospital

Cayetano meets with all three sons in his room.  He realizes now he should have listened when they warned him about Hissadora.  He plans to call Ileana and thank her for getting Las Gotas.  She may have caused some problems for their family, but in the end she saved them.  The sons “monologue” Hissadora’s plans: Las Gotas were only to stupefy him (further) but the final blow was going to be a fatal dose of Potassium, which they found in her purse.  This would have caused a heart attack just as in poor Alonso.  She planned it for tonight and she arranged for The Help to take the day off and no one else would have been home. A receipt from an attorney was found in her purse whom she most likely hired to draft a new will in her favor.  Not to mention the agreement they found handing over LMQ and BV on Monday

Scoobie Meeting at RafaVi

More yammering about how they’re going to nab Dionicio before Camila gives in to his whims,  Yago’s refusal cooperate,  the need to capture Hissadora.  Yada, yada, yada.  If only Miriam had agreed to postpone their trip to Chile.  It would have been better for her health and  Daniel could leave with some peace of mind knowing what happened with LMQ, Dionicio, and Camila!  The talk turns to how odd it is that Miriam’s medical file has disappeared.  Daniel wonders if he’s just paranoid but on the other hand it would be great if his daughter could live her life without suffering the loss of her mother.  That aneurism is a constant threat and keeping Miriam in a bubble is almost impossible.  Vivi thinks it would be awful to know you’re going to die, leaving your daughter. 

Date Night for Amanda and Ozzie

Ozzie asks for the house special (drink).  Amanda’s happy to know Nati is safe even though Dionicio is sure to pressure her again but she doesn’t care, she won’t budge.  Ooooh, Ozzie likes this new feisty Amanda --  confident and happy.  The house drinks arrive.  Amanda takes the umbrella out of her glass and finds a ring!  Ozzie pops the question!  Then he suggests they wed in Chiapas so Nati can share their happiness.

Hospital

Cayetano figures he’ll have to draft yet another will.   Yago cheers him on.  Ahem, Cayetano knows this probably isn’t the time or the place but he didn’t want to make things worse by barring him from the room.  He’s very disappointed in Yago.  Yago tries to say that he made a mistake, just like his Pops.  No, no, no, not the same thing, says Cayetano, “I was an idiot to think that at my age a woman like Hissadora would love me.  You, on the other hand, you were a coward who caved in out of fear.  You had no misgivings about playing with the life of the mother of your child.  That is very embarrassing for me.”  Yago:  “ Yeah, well, I made a mistake, I’m sorry  it’s time to move forward, no?”  Cayetano knows his #2 son only too well and knows he’s not owning up to his mistake or the harm he’s done.  So for his own good, he’s asking Yago to go out on his own and find employment somewhere outside of BuenaVentura!  “Are  you kicking me out?”  “Let’s just say I’m giving you the opportunity to value what you’ve always had.  In addition, since I’m not confident you’ll take responsibility for your child, I plan to leave half of your inheritance to my grandson.  It’s the least the child and that girl deserves.”  Yago, being Yago, tells him he can do whatever he wants with his money.  He’ll show him he can make himself a fortune just as big as Cayetano’s. 

Cayetano tells Yago he’s only doing this for his own good.  The best thing any parent can do is put limits on their children.  He realizes he should have done so long ago but it’s better late than never.  He adores Yago but he won’t change his mind.  Yago assures them all they’ll see he will be able to make it on his own.  But til then, they’ll hear nothing from him until he returns as what he’s always been…..a breeder (of animals, I’m sure)  Cayetano’s fine with that and wishes him luck.  He hopes Yago attains his goal in an honorable and respectful manner.  His family’s doors will always be open to him.  Mariano and Yago share a brotherly exchange – not really a hug – and Yago leaves.  Cayetano’s done in and Mariano asks him to take it easy.  He and Pablo are in agreement with Cayetano’s actions and hope Yago will learn they all need each other.  Hopefully he’ll lose the arrogance (soberbia) and return to them with a better attitude.  Pablo tells him Ana, Refugio, and Rocio are outside waiting to see him.  He’s surprised Cayetano is agreeable to see all three, including Rocio.  While he’s out of the room, Mariano tells Cayetano Hissadora is still on the loose. 

Scoobie Meeting at RafaVi

Daniel finally scores some good news.  Dante has called and informed him that Alonso’s recording has been cleaned and everything on the tape can clearly be heard.  The good thing is that the police is already on Hissadora’s heels because of what she did to Cayetano.  The recording will also confirm her part in Camila’s kidnapping.  Vivi thinks the Hissadora caper should be resolved by the time Daniel leaves for Chile.  The thought of his leaving saddens her.  She knows she’ll miss him.

Reclusorio

Aggie is asks Carmela to personally  hand her letter to Camila.  Carmela asks if she’s certain she’s ready and Agustina assures her she is.  Carmela won’t judge her and who knows, if she were in Agustina’s place she might do the same.  (ruh-roh)  They embrace.  Carmela promises everything necessary will be done and that Camila will be called.  Agustina still doesn’t think she’s a good woman but Carmela tells her indeed she is. (sniff)

EEEEEEEWWWW  ALERT!!!!!  Avert your eyes!!!!  

Dionicio’s Lair

Dionicio is sitting in his living room, decorated with a few candles – beg red ones.  Suddenlty Camila appears.  “Buenas noches,” says the spider to the fly.  She explains she’s there to give him what he’s asked for in exchange for the documents that will free her mother.  He reminds her of the title to LMQ.  She will deliver the deed on Monday in front of a Notario in exchange for the documents exonerating Agustina.  Oh, he gives her his word that Juarez will receive documentation that Agustina’s situation was the result of a “grievous” error.  They will show that Agustina does work for Mejor Futuro and that her clients will be able to cash in their funds.  At that moment she’ll hand over LMQ.  Camila accuses him of planning this from the beginning and he freely admits it.  He’s a businessman.  But he’s also a romantic even though she may not believe.  He steps toward her but she’s circles the room.  He teases her, saying she’ll have a good time.  Her presence here shows him she’s a woman of her word.  Tonight she will give him half of the agreement (convenio).  Viewerville averts its eyes as he approaches her saying, “Tonight, your body and your caresses will be for me.  This will make me the happiest man in the world.”  Camila tries to avert her own eyes as he tucks his hand under her chin to lift her face.  (I think I’m gonna be sick)

Reclusorio

Seems like a peaceful evening out on the yard.  The guards are talking in a corner when suddenly a ruckus breaks out and all hell breaks loose!  Agustina is in the shadows.  She takes advantage of the distraction and runs to that tower we all saw earlier and begins the long climb to the top.  She stands on the ledge to the sound of a heart beat. She asks God’s forgiveness, saying she’s only doing this to save her daughter’s life.  “My life in exchange for hers.  I entrust my soul to You.”  She leans forward and, just like that, we see her body fall.  The last shot is of her lifeless body.  (sniff)