Mentir Para Vivir #64 Tue 1/7/14 Suck It Up and Grow a Pair of Balls, Pretty Boy! (Words of Wisdom by Homero de la Garza)

Casa de Homero:  Paloma objects to Oriana moving in with Jose Luis.  In her current state, Oriana might fall in love with him again.  She reports that Ricky is also suffering because he can’t see his honey bunny.  Homero says that Oriana either cooperates with the sting or she goes to prison.  Besides, Ricky will have to grow a big pair of balls in order to get through this.  Paloma calls Homero a hardass.     Homero tells Paloma that Ricky marrying Marilu is a stupid idea.  Paloma says that the plan will work because Jose Luis is “dead”.  In order to take Rhodalina, Francisco would have to admit that he is Jose Luis and he will get sent to prison.  Homero says that the plan will never work because Francisco Falcon can prove that he is the father with a simple DNA test; he doesn’t have to admit that he is Jose Luis.  Fathers have rights.  The girl could be the result of an affair.  Homero thinks they can get around the law if Inez signs a notarized statement giving custody to Ricky and Marilu. 

Case de Jose Luis:  Mike, now the personal assistant, informs Jose Luis that flowers with a card were delivered to the hospital per his request.  Jose Luis threatens to send Mike back to Joaquin.  After Jose Luis leaves, Mike, the snitch, immediately calls Joaquin.  Joaquin wants to know if Oriana is going to die.  Mike can’t say for sure, but thinks that she will.  Joaquin hopes that she does.  He tells Mike to keep him informed about Antonio. 

Blueberry Hill:  Ricky is upset that he hasn’t seen his snookums in several days.  He’s sent her flowers anonymously, but she doesn’t remember him, so it doesn’t matter anyway.  Mariano slyly rubs it in that she recognized him immediately.  He also has seen her a few times.  Piero reports that Fabiola’s baby may have inherited some crazy epileptic chromosomes from Maria.  The hospital is conducting tests now.  Piero still intends to marry Fabiola. 

Dive Bar:  The former Shipping Manager (Sebastian), and the Executive VP of Arte Folklore’s Money Laundering division (Antonio) are entertaining the cotton pickin’ union chief (Cerefino Gomez) at a local dive bar.  They would like him to convince those cotton pickin’ farmers to only do business with them.  The union chief says that Ricky will make a counter-offer to those cotton pickin’ farmers.  Antonio is certain that Ricardo is not willing to give money to the union chief.  The union chief agrees and suggests that they meet with the cotton pickers.  They toast.

Cara de Aresti:  Paloma reports on Oriana’s condition to Fabs, Cesar, Ruben and Matilde.  Matilde wants to know if Oriana will die.  Fabiola tells the family that the baby may have inherited crazy epileptic chromosomes from Sebastian.  Matilde tells her to get an abortion; she doesn’t want her to raise a “retard”.  Both Paloma and Ruben tell her to shut up.  Ruben points out that the “retard” will be her grandkid. 

Arte Folklore Cotton Pickin’ Union Meeting:  Somewhere out in a cotton pickin’ field, Anotonio tells a crowd of cotton pickin’ cotton pickers that Arte Folklore will pay 30% more for their work.  Sebastian introduces himself as Ricky’s brother and tells the crowd that Ricky has been cheating them for years.  The group agrees that they like Ricky as a person, but they like money much better.  They vote to do business with Arte Folklore. 

Casa de Homero:  Meanwhile, across town, Ricky and Homero are discussing Ricky’s upcoming nuptials, his adoption efforts and Oriana’s progress.  They are interrupted by a visit by Manolo.  Manolo reports that they found a body and a van with no plates in an abandoned building.  They ran the prints from the body and they found a match.  The deceased prints were on the gun that killed both Berto and Ricky’s father.  They are going to ask Felipe if he can identify the body and interview him.  Ricky leaves.  Manolo tells Homero that Jose Luis, Sandro Carbajal and Francisco Castro are the same person.  Sandro Carbajal bought the hotel where Ricky’s father was killed. 

Hospital de San Benito Lobby:  The psychiatrist and neurologist openly discuss Oriana’s diagnosis.  After the nurse hands the neurologist a clip board, he rushes off to see another patient in intensive care.  Mariano approaches the psychiatrist, who freely provides the defrocked priest with an update on the patient’s status.  Mariano praises God.  The shrink gives Mariano permission to visit Oriana but says that he wants him to take something in with him.  Mariano visits Oriana with a photo album.  She opens it up and smiles when she sees a photo of Rhodalina, dressed as a princess and playing in a bouncy house. He identifies Lucina and Raquel as her friends, in the next photo. She doesn’t recognize Ricky, but her heart rate quickens when she sees the photo of them sharing a private moment.  She cries out that she wants to see her daughter.  Mariano encourages her to relax while a nurse checks the monitor. 

Out in the lobby, Jose Luis has arrived with a bouquet of flowers.  The nurse will not allow him to visit Oriana because she is only allowed one visitor per day.   Mariano is already there.  Jose Luis wants to know if Ricky has visited; the nurse says no.  Jose Luis tries to leave the flowers, but flowers aren’t allowed in intensive care.  Jose Luis rips the petals off of the flowers and throws the rest of the bouquet on the floor.  He leaves. 

Blueberry Hill Courtyard:  Rhodalina and Tito greet Ricky.  Well, Rhodalina does.  Tito could care less about him.  She asks when she can talk to her mother.  Ricky tells her to wait in the house and then calls the psychiatrist.  The shrink says that it’s not a good idea because it might freak Oriana out.  Ricky tells him to stand beside Oriana while she is on the phone and monitor her while she speaks with Rhodalina.  After ending the call, the shrink visits Oriana and asks if she feels strong enough to speak with her daughter.  Oriana is very eager to talk to Rhodalina, so the doctor makes the call. 

Indoors, at Fedelia’s wing of Blueberry Hill, it seems that Rhodalina has found another rich patroness to fleece.  Utilizing her pony tails and dazzling smile, she hypnotizes the susceptible Fedelia.  Luckily, for Fedelia, Ricardo walks in and breaks the spell.  While he is speaking with a thwarted Rhodalina, he receives a phone call.  It’s Oriana, but she does not recognize his voice.  He sadly passes the phone to Rhodalina who happily chats with her mother.  Rhodalina says that she misses her and asks when she is coming back.  Oriana sobs and drops the phone.  The shrink rushes over to check on her.  Rhodalina tells Ricky and Fedelia that Oriana hung up on her.  Ricky tries to call back, but gets no answer. 

At the hospital, the neurologist tells the shrink that Oriana has suffered a setback.  He wants to induce a coma.  The shrink thinks that’s a bad idea.  The neurologist agrees to wait, but says that it will be the shrink’s fault if she dies. 

Back on Blueberry Hill, Ricky tells Marilu that Oriana suffered a downturn after talking with her daughter.  Ricky blames himself for insisting that Oriana speak with her bad seed.  He tells Marilu that they will have to jump the broom soon.  Later Fedelia, Marilu and Ricardo walk Rhodalina back into Fedelia’s wing.  Rhodalina is bummed out because her mommy hung up on her.  Fedelia tells her that Oriana didn’t hang up; the phone call simply got disconnected.  Marilu and Rhodalina go see Tito.  Fedelia tries to cheer up Ricky. 

At Aresti Mansion, Paloma also gets an update on Oriana’s condition.  Mariano gives her the benediction.  Later, Matilde stops by Paloma’s room to check on her.  Paloma is bummed out because she misses Inez and Rhodalina.  She suspiciously asks Matilde, what’s up.  Matilde is there to fish for information.  She wants to know where Rhodalina is.  Paloma tells her none of her business.  Matilde wants Paloma to help her convince Fabs to have an abortion.  Paloma refuses and tells Matilde to get out. 

In living room, Fabiola is on the phone with Piero.  Piero tells her that he loves her and still would like to marry her.  Fabs says that she’s going to abort the baby.  She hangs up when her mother walks in.  Matilde tells Fabs that she’s heard what she says and agrees with her decision.  She tells her to get it done quickly.  Fabiola runs to her room and sobs behind the door.  Leonard calls.  He wants to take her out.  She hangs up on him and says that she will call him back later. 

Casa de Castro:  Jose Luis is on the phone with the shrink.  He threatens to remove Oriana from the hospital.  He is her husband and has the right to see her.  The shrink explains that Oriana has suffered a setback.  Her blood pressure rose and her brain lacked oxygen.  Jose Luis sinks down into a chair.

Morgue:  Eliseo’s body lies on a slab at the morgue.  Lucina and Felipe are glued to the wall as the technicians attend the body with a single headshot.  Lucina says that Eliseo worked for a guy named Sandro Carbajal, who bought her other hotel.  She never met Mr. Carbajal.  Eliseo represented him and signed all of the paperwork.  Manolo and his Hernandez exchange glances. 

Casa de Homero:  Homero receives a report that Oriana is in a coma.  He then tells Leonardo that Fabiola’s baby might have inherited Sebastian’s crazy epilectic chromosome.  They are still doing tests.  He asks if Leonardo intends to marry Fabiola with a sick baby.  Leonardo still doesn’t know. 

Out in the hallway, Manolo and Hernandez discuss telling Homero De la Garza what they just found out.  Manolo says that De la Garza already knows ‘cuz he told him.  Hernandez thinks that this case is bigger than them.  Manolo tells him that when he first met Francisco Castro, Francisco introduced himself to him as Sandro Carbajal.  He now knows that they are one in the same.  They discuss how the van was stolen and wiped clean of finger prints.  Hernandez thinks that they have no business investigating a money laundering operation. 

Antonio and Sebastian stop by Jose Luis’ home; they need to talk to him.  Mike “the undertaker” Rodriguez now puts on his butler hat and says that Jose Luis won’t be back until tomorrow.  He doesn’t know where Jose Luis went.  Mike introduces himself to Sebastian and extends his hand.  Sebastian does not shake it.  Antonio tells Mike to tell Jose Luis that the Cotton Pickin’ Union has agreed to sell to only them.  Sebastian slaps Mike on the shoulder and takes all of the credit. 

Casa Bonita Hotel Poolside:  Lucina asks if Rhodalina is with Paloma.  Ricky’s won’t reveal where Rhodalina is staying, but says that she’s well protected.  He then tells her that he is going to marry Marilu.  This news does not make an eavesdropping Raquel happy. 

Not one to waste time, Raquel runs over to Jose Luis with the news of Ricky’s engagement.  Raquel explains that Marilu is Ricardo’s aunt Fedelia’s niece.  Jose Luis smells a rat.  Raquel says that Ricky has simply moved on.  Oriana’s about to croak and a man has his sexual needs.  She demonstrates the point by grabbing Jose Luis and laying a big wet one on him.  When they come up for air, Jose Luis steers them back to the subject.  He’s not buying this sudden engagement of kissing cousins.  He thinks Oriana might be pretending to be sick.  Raquel wants to DTR (define the relationship) and wants to know where she stands.  Jose Luis says that she will get what she wants, but he doesn’t have time to deal with her stupidity. 

A little while later, Raquel is at a bar ordering double shots, when Mike “the party animal” Rodriguez, Sebastian and Antonio come in and sit down at a table.  Sebastian invites her to sit down with them.  Raquel hits on Mike and Sebastian lets her know that Mike works for Jose Luis and reminds her that she boinks Jose Luis.  Raquel tells the boys that Oriana was in a car accident and now she’s about to kick the bucket.  Sebastian is happy that Ricky is said.  Not so fast…she goes on to tell them that Ricky is about to marry Marilu.  Raquel continues to try to seduce Mike. 

Later that night on Blueberry Hill, Ricardo and Piero are also drinking.  Piero tells Ricky that Arte Folklore has taken all of his business and he’s about to lose both his shirt and that stylish ascot that he insists on wearing.  Ricky doesn’t care.  He’s got a thousand other ascots in multiple colors.  He’s bummed out that Oriana is about to die and he’s gonna marry Marilu in a few days. 

The next morning, while walking through the patio, Ricky calls the shrink.  There are no changes in Oriana’s condition.  Marilu comes bouncing out of the house with Rhodalina, who immediately jumps into Ricky’s arms.  Ricky tells Marilu that Rhodalina goes to Paloma’s after school and at night, he will pick her up.  Accompanied by two large undertakers, Marilu escorts Rhodalina to school.  At the entrance of the school, Marilu stops to give Rhodalina a pep talk.  Rhodalina uses her Linda Blair voice that I hate when she’s trying to be extra adorable.  My mother always says that, she says.  Marilu updates the teacher before being escorted back to the car by one of Ricky’s undertakers. 

Aresti Mansion:  Ricky tells Paloma to make Piero the CEO of Aresti Breton.  He doesn’t care anymore.  Homero strolls in and tells Ricky to suck it up and grow a pair a BALLS.  This man destroyed your business and stole your woman.  Ricky whines that Oriana is going to die.  Paloma tells him not to talk that way.  Homero tells Ricky that Jose Luis was behind the car accident.  He encourages Ricky to get angry and get some sweet revenge.  Ricky stops crying and starts thinking. 

Avances:

Ricky marries Marilu and visits Jose Luis!