Caray, Caray!

This yawner of an episode begins with a Octavio quarreling with Miguel over Miguel's incredible lack of compassion for others... Next!

Maricruz continues on her mission to run out of money as soon as possible by handing out wads of cash to the stragglers of Realengo. She thrives on being adored by the simple folk.

Maricruz Purchases A Playmate For Lupita

After handing out the last stack of bills she quarrels about it with José Antonio. He tells her,

"You're going to end up in the street and no one will even extend a hand."

"If so, it's God's will."

Miguel and Octavio are now quarreling about Maricruz and Simona... anybody care?

Maricruz is home spending her required 15 min. of quality time with Lupita as Juanita looks on. (Cute kid) She is brushing Lupita's unmanageable curly mane and searching for nits.

"Now Tell The Nice Folks How Much You Love Your Mama... Or Else..."

They discuss Lupita's new brother. Maricruz hopes that he takes after Simona.

Yikes! We join Simona in the hospital... scary. No makeup, a curious headband, and very grumpy... Yikes!

That's It, Simona, Just Head Toward The Light

She scolds Octavio for leaving her alone in the hospital. Looking as though he'd rather be anywhere else, he explains that he was needed at the ranch because of peasant unrest over their expulsion from Realengo... hey, Miguel needed him there to help protect the ranch (plus he needed to look in on Maricruz...he neglects mentioning this part).


Back at Rancho Abuelo Juanita is telling Maricruz that she shoulda stayed married to Octavio once and for all and then the little girl would have had a daddy. Maricruz stubbornly and stupidly replies,

"No no, my girl doesn't need him... she has me and that's more than enough  to give her everything she'll need in this life."

Then, seeing that Juanita seems a bit hurt, adds that Juanita is important too, but of course she, Maricruz is the mama.

Simona seems to want to quarrel about where Octavio has been. He lies and tells her that he was at the house the whole time and then goes for coffee.
In he hall the nurse stops him and tells him that the kid is doing so well (out of the incubator for over 4 hours without a problem) that he can go home much sooner than anticipated. He's delighted. He gets the coffee and returns to share the good news with Simona. She seems happy and even smiles.

Looks as though Solita is becoming something of a silent stalker. She is standing at the front entrance and as Perico ambles by, pounces on him like a kitten on a parakeet. He tells her that he was on his way to see a girl. Seeing that hopeful gleam in her eyes, he asks her if she is in love with him and she smiles and nods yes. A kiss.

Back at the hospital the conversation between Octavio and Simona has turned to (need I say it?)... Maricruz. He reminds her that she is his daughter's mom and besides since they're neighbors they're bound to run into one another from time to time. She tells him he'll have to change.

"Why? Because you bought me? Because you bought my freedom and own me or what?"

Perico steals another kiss and runs away leaving Solita looking perplexed.

"WTF "

She tearfully goes inside and begins a very strange conversation with Maricruz. At first they play charades with Solita pointing to her mouth.

"And Now I've Got A Mouth Full Of Feathers."

Back at the hospital Octavio complains that Simona always insists on having her way. She doesn't deny it.

Back at the ranch we're still playing charades. Maricruz establishes that a kiss was somehow involved,

"Who? Who was it?"

She determines that it was Perico... he kissed Solita and ran away. He kissed her and she liked it. He kissed her and she is in love with him.

 Maricruz hugs her and says,

"To be in love is one of the most beautiful feelings a woman can have and I'm happy that you experienced that beautiful and unique feeling."

Back at the hospital Simona has shifted her position. Now she decides that Octavio is in charge. Whatever he decides about the ranch is OK with her.

"How about if I want to give away some of the land, Simona?"

Hah! Good one Octavio.

"Are you crazy or are you joking?"

"I'm joking, Simona, of course I'm joking."

She beams.

Natasha takes

OK, now pay attention closely because I think what follows demonstrates why we are so frustrated with this show. Remember Maricruz's last words to Solita?

"To be in love is one of the most beautiful feelings a woman can have and I'm happy that you experienced that beautiful and unique feeling."

Well she goes on:

"I know what you're feeling now. You're desiring to kiss him, have him hug you... I see it in your eyes."

Solita is glowing at this moment.

Buzzkill alert!

Maricruz continues,

"Solita, you have to control yourself and you have to let go of your impossible love. You have to renounce him because surely Perico doesn't love you. They don't love us, men don't love us."

Solita looks devastated. Maricruz stands and crosses her arms and continues,

"Men only use us."

Thanks for those wise words, Maricruz.

... and that my friends is why this TN just goes on and on and on...

The happy couple arrive home from the hospital with the newest Narváez and as they walk in are welcomed by Ofelia. Simona hands the kid off to Ofelia and tells her to take him and hide him in is room. She sits and worries that she doesn't have any medication for the headaches. Octavio assures her that the neurologist said there's no reason for any more headaches. Hey, can you believe this? We go directly to commercial without a single mention of youknowwho.

Back at Rancho Abuelo, José Antonio has an announcement for Maricruz. 100 of her cows were rustled from down by the river. Now that's news that'll ruin a day for any rancher.

a break from painting a shirtless José Antonio. He struts. They chat. They grope. They kiss.

Miguel welcomes Simona home. Octavio goes to change clothes and Miguel gets crackin' at poisoning Simona's mind. He tells her that Octavio is something of a hero... of course he was defending that wild girl...

Maricruz and José Antonio discuss the stolen cattle. Looks like those poor folks might be blamed. Maricruz hopes the rustlers are captured soon. So does José Antonio... yes, sure he does.

That's The Idea,  Now Pull The Trigger

Miguel tells Simona that because of the risk posed by the removal of the remaining residents of Realengo, Octavio went to protect Maricruz. He asks her not to mention that he told her this.

José Antonio and Maricruz discuss ranch finances. He scolds her for her generosity and she confides that she is near bankruptcy. 

Simona asks Miguel for advice. He suggests a long trip with Octavio. He tells her that Octavio can't help it. He's just a man after all and is hopelessly attracted to that wild girl.

Maricruz is happy that she's helping folks even if things turn out badly for her.

Octavio is heading out as Simona complains that he just got home.

The accountant and Santa discuss the stolen cattle. He thinks that José Antonio is responsible. So do we.

Octavio has lots of ranch stuff to look after... he's in charge. Simona tells him that they have people for that. She suggests that maybe there's another reason he's anxious to go out... maybe to meet with that wild girl.

Santa and the accountant both suspect José Antonio but doubt that Maricruz would believe them. She would really be upset if they accuse him and it turns out that he's innocent.

As Simona chews on Octavio about Maricruz, Miguel rushes in with news of the stolen cattle. Now this brings a genuine smile to Simona's face.

Santa and the accountant decide that it's best to bide their time.

Octavio, Miguel, and Simona discuss the cattle theft. Octavio thinks it was an inside job. Simona thinks it might be good for Maricruz to get married. Miguel mentions that Licenciado Morales is interested in her and could be her protector. Simona offers,

"Well, it wouldn't be the first time that Maricruz Oliveres took a lover."

Octavio scowls, then leaves.

Octavio arrives at Rancho Abuelo to offer support for Maricruz. He tells her that he thinks it was one of her people who stole the cattle. She asks,

"Who?"

This time down by the river, José Anyonio and Natasha are on another break. Both are clothed this time but he is on top of her... in a friendly sort of way.

And Then He Heads For Third Base

He thinks that they should go for a swim in the river... nude. Hey, why not? It's probably a hot day.

Octavio says that they need to find out who, 100 cows is a lot of cattle. She doesn't want the Realengo people blamed. He doesn't either.  Then, out of the blue, he tells her she should get married. She tells him to get out. Before he goes he requests that if she has to sell the ranch, please sell it to him.

After commercial, she is livid and accuses him of having come by just to ask her this and in so many words she tells him,

"Never!"

Simona and Miguel are having a conversation about (who else?) Octavio and Maricruz. Now Miguel is trying to reassure Simona that Octavio is merely concerned about how this cattle rustling thing is affecting them and their ranch. She should trust Octavio. Now he says,

"Ay, Simona, every day your jealousy becomes worse."

She even agrees. She only wants a normal life without jealousy. We can see that another killer headache is coming on as she rubs her temple.

Look folks, I'm just reporting what is happening. I can't help it if there's not consistency in these people's points of view from scene to scene.

In front of a mirror Maricruz takes a moment to shore up her hatred and distrust of everything and everyone Narváez.

"Sipis, You've Still Got It."

She is sure that Octavio's only concern in coming was to convince her to sell them the ranch but although she may have to sell, it will never be to them.

Simona's headache is so bad that it feels as though her eyes will pop out. (Oh please Dear Lord, let that happen. What a great photo-op that would be.) She needs an injection. She sends Miguel off to find Octavio.

Meanwhile the priest has come to visit Maricruz.

"Tastes Like Chicken."

He hopes she won't blame those poor folks in the colony or the few people from Realengo who were kicked out. She assures him that the thought never crossed hr mind.

José Antonio must have finished him nude swim because now he is dropping off some money for Ester to spend on their newborn. She notes that he sure seems to have lots of money these days.

Maricruz and the priest continue there little chat. She asks,

"Where will all those people go, Padre?"

"Don't ask, my child, I don't want to worry you."

She looks worried.

Octavio visits Ester and notes that she seems to be living well and then accuses her husband of stealing the cattle.

At this same time, Maricruz is meeting with the accountant who confirms that like Octavio, he thinks that someone working for her is responsible for the cattle theft.

Octavio warns Ester that he will be watching José Antonio closely in order to protect Maricruz,

"...another theft like that of the 100 cows and I will move heaven and earth  in order to discover the thief."

AS Octavio is riding along, Miguel drives up and tells him of Simona's new headache.

Simona suffers and wails that she needs an injection.

Miguel gives Octavio the prescription for the pain medicine and they swap transportation. Miguel mounts the horse Octavio was riding as Octavio drives off in the SUV.

"And how will we learn who it is?"

Maricruz asks the accountant.

He tells her that he knows. It is her foreman, José Antonio.

She protests that she recognizes that he has changed but asserts that José Antonio has always been loyal and has given good advice. Then she launches into a tirade about how she may have to sell the ranch but it will never be to the Narváez bunch.

Octavio arrives back at the ranch with the medication for Simona's headache. As he prepares the injection she rails at him that it is all his fault and that she simply can't live with this anxiety, this uncertainty, and this jealousy.

Now this is amusing, he actually asks her with a straight face,

"Jealousy? Over what?"

In-frickin'-credible.

Maricruz muses and agonizes over the poor folks as the padre walks away in the distance. She won't be able to help them if she no longer has the means... really?

Octavio admits that was visiting Maricruz because of the robbery of the cattle and tells her that he thinks it was one of her people... as if Simona might actually care. He hurries with the preparation,

"Now I'm going to inject you, Simona, and you are going to STFU and sleep."

OK, I added a little bit there.

He tells her that he will stay and watch over her. She squalls...

"I SAID I'VE GOT A FREAKIN' HEADACHE!"

Thank goodness this episode is over... Now where is that Tequila?

Carlos 

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