Caray, Caray!

sorry the recap is long, but there were several very moving scenes i felt I needed to capture word by word.

Refritos:


No refritos… instead we got update on election results in local Uni station.

Lo Nuevo:

We pick up right where we left off Monday. (Fernando asks Ana whether Fanny and Leon went far since she slipped ‘they were careful…’)… Ana immediately changes the subject and they argue about the changes she is making to the recipe of the tea she is fixing him a 2nd dose of… he does not like lemon on it. He just wants an answer to his question. Ana claims she is not in liberty to give details of other people’s lives. Fernando gets a bit more irritated and grunts at her ‘Fanny trusts YOU, she surely told you something’. Ana rebutes yeah she trusts me because I don’t spill the beans!! (no abro la boca!!) Ana claims Fanny is her friend. Fernando pulls his card ‘and you are my employee!, and she is MY daughter’. Besides, let me tell you ‘el que calla otorga.’ (meaning if she won’t tell him it must mean it did happen). You just responded. She gives a bit disrespectful body language. Again she takes offense at his calling her ‘empleada’. (these two rather than lovebirds, look more like close age siblings). He rebutes that Ana is not fulfilling her job (as a nanny to a 19 year old?? GMAB!! He sounds like a 19 yr old himself, projecting blame away from himself!) Ana suggests he talk to Fanny directly himself. Then she asks ‘you don't mind if i get tea for myself too, right?? And what will we do if you get another episode of somnambulism?’ She ended up putting the lemon on it anyway so he stands up and dumps it in the sink repeating he does not want lemon on it. She claims the recipe includes lemon! She claims the work area of the kitchen is her SPACE. She then wants to talk about meeting halfway. He thinks this is about Fanny going out… she corrects 'nope, it is about your somnambulism issue.' What about we try placing some hurdles (objects) in his way between his room and hers. As they get to argue about that, Nando comes in and they cut the talk right there. He smells the tea. Ana explains about it. Nando asks if it works. Nando tells them he went to see Ximena. He asks if he can talk to both of them about it. Of course.

Laura and Reeky at his place… he offers to escort her out. She says 'no need, you are not my dad'. She had a great time. Will call you when I get home. She is very flirty with him…

Diego is looking in the phone book for the Valdez-Resendez. Wonders if the guy is still alive.

Fernando and Ana explain to Nando what is their concern. Nando agrees with them now. He is tired of the situation. He got mad at Ximena and left her at the place they were at. She is very fragile/unstable. He is afraid of losing her… of losing her forever.

Leon in his house texts Fanny that he 'got home. Good nite. Love ya'. He seems cold. He notices Mau is feverish. Leon checks Mau's belly area skin, there are pink spots all over (could be measles or chickenpox).

Ana is trying to sleep. Sleepwalker Fernando comes back in… getting in her bed again. She rolls out just in time before he puts his arm on her. She thinks he is faking it. She talks to him, claims he moved when she grabbed him. Ana runs in her bathroom and comes out narrating a stormy nightmare story and splashes him with a glass of water, yelling ‘Don Fernandoooooo!!’. He wakes up startled. She tells him she can read through his ‘intentions’. He is confused. (I doubt he was faking it). He tells her he wasn’t faking it. She makes him swear kissing on the finger cross. (basically makes him swear on his faith) He does. Ana then apologizes. Then she runs in her bathroom and runs out with a dark towel and rubs it all over his head… he pushes her and the towel away and then says ‘I realize it is my "subconscious"… it always brings me to you… it brings me to YOU no matter the obstacles' (she had put some obstacles on his way from his room ro hers, per what she told him earlier). She makes him stretch his hands and she puts ‘his subconscious’ in his hands and begs him to go sleep in his room 'for the love of God'. (once these two get together for good, their life will not be boring, that’s for sure!) As he walks away, she notes that he even had his slippers on. He says that is how he always gets out of bed/his room (wearing his slippers).

Doctor checks out Mau. Says the fever is under control, but for sure Mau has chickenpox. Doc says he should be indoors for a couple weeks, not to scratch and avoid contact with others. Fanny texts to Leon asking how’s Mau. He tells her. She gets concerned

Next morning at breakfast, everyone is getting their own favorite… shakes, eggs, pancakes, etc. Ana comes in tired. She has the hiccups. She tries to talk to the kids through it. Luz tells her she sounds funny. The twins play a prank on her, putting huge masks on… they scare both Ana and Manuela. Nando laughs out loud. Then they all think Ana’s hiccups went away… nope, there it is again. Fanny comes in and tells Ana that Mau has chickenpox.

Margarita and Reina come to see a lady who explains to them about the government programs to give them support (financial and training) on setting up their new shop, including classes on plumbing and electronics.

At the house Ana is trying the paper bag trick to get over her hiccups at the main room couch. Fernando comes down the stairs. She shouts his name (why?) she claims he always is scaring her. For a moment she thought the scare took the hiccups away, but she starts hiccupping again. He laughs about her hiccups. He is ready for them to go to see the psych doctor for the twins. He suggests she try drinking water upside down.

We meet the doctor, a young woman, greeting Fernando, Ana and the twins. Doctor tells Ana and Fer she needs to talk to the twins alone. Fernando grabs Ana by the arm, something she is not appreciating, but she doesn't really fiercely protest either. We see angel rings above the twins heads as they meet the doctor and confuse her saying they both are Guille and they both are Alex.

Ana and Fernando at the Psych doctor's waiting room. she is looking at the paintings on the wall. Ana feels like giving Fernando an art lesson: 'That's "Impresionismo" Did you see the 'impresionado' (shocked) face he has?' (LOL!) Fernando giggles a bit at her words but doesn't have time to correct her before Diego calls Ana on her cell. He is telling her he is outside the house of the guy who bought the guitar. She can’t believe he is already found him. She is very thankful to Diego. Fernando behind her is rolling his eyes. She is anxious, wants Diego to go ahead and knock on the door and let her know later what he finds. Diego goes ahead and knocks on the door.

Nico and Jenn … She is so proud to show him what she fixed herself (carnitas and cueritos = roast pork and pork skins)... he tells her he is a bit old to be eating a lot of fattening stuff … She apologizes for not realizing his dietary needs, but he recognizes her for making it all with lots of love. She promises she will learn to make him healthier food. Salads, etc. He asks her not to go to the other extreme either.

Back at Doctor waiting area: Fernando’s curiosity is too much, he asks her what it is she has to thank his brother for. She says where do I begin… have so much to thank him for… but this one… tops them all. Diego is looking for my mom. Fernando looks visibly deflated (wishing he had thought to do that himself)

Jenn brings Nico a second course… homemade chicken soup… she even took the skin and fat off… Nico says it smells great. But when he tastes it… seems it is WAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY spicy (like the top HEAT level in buffalo Wild Wings menu). He is choking… she wants him to drink juice…

Fanny and Edith at school. Fanny is worried about her brother being so worried about Ximena. Edith asks her more details. Fanny starts saying compliments about how much Nando has researched the subject of Ximena’s condition..and that he is super nice... Then Edith asks her about Leon. Fanny has not seen Leon much lately because of her school and now with Mau’s condition… Fanny looks at Edith's schedule and asks her about a photo journalism course that Edith has in it. Edith does not know much about it yet, it is her first time taking it. Fanny asks Edith if she likes photography. Then she suggests they take it together. OK. Edith tells her (warning her first that she usually does not give anyone compliments very regularly at all) she admires what Fanny is doing for Ximena. She sees people for their actions and the decisions they take, not for what they say. Definitely Fanny does not fit Edith’s stereotype of ‘princesa rosa de cuento’ (fairytale princess) hat she thought Fanny was. Fanny is excited Edith thinks that about her. Edith says see you in class and leaves. Fanny tells herself ‘I am no longer the fairytale pretty princess (princesa rosa de cuento).’

Herminio’s widow, Karina, is asking Diego why he is looking for him. Diego explains about the guitar the man bought 30 yrs ago. She says too bad, her husband died 7 yrs ago. Diego gets sad.

Ana and Fernando with the psych doctor. Doctor says the twins do present difficulty payin attention when the subject is not attractive to them. (sounds like my functional autistic daughter to a tee). Doctor wants the twins to keep coming in for therapy. Fernando asks about the meds. Doctor says no need for meds for now. (Fernando and Ana are delighted to hear that). Doctor recommends to watch their diet, lower the amount of sugar they consume. And add vitamin supplements. Ana compliments the doctor (and adds 'ud tranquila, nosotros preocupados' = you calm, we worried, saying we'll take care of that). Fernando is very relieved.

Diego asks Karina about the guitar. She says Herm bought the guitar and wanted to learn to play it. He always took the public bus on his way to and from work. There he would frequently see a woman who sang really well. He ended up giving the guitar to the woman. Karina recalls that the woman from the bus was pregnant (this gets Diego's attention). Her name was… Soledad. But after some time, Herminio did not see her anymore. No idea what happened to her.

Fernando, Ana and all the kids are exercising outside the house. Sebas asks Fernando what he is disguised/dressed up as… Fernando comes up with 'as the CLONES!!' (as the twins!!)… Ana and Fernando want to play the ‘freeze if you are touched by the ball’. Everyone has a name for it. Ana says when she was a kid they called it 'Burned', Luz said something different. Nando says it is called ‘marble statues’. (basically whoever the ball touches has to freeze and anyone else can touch them to unfreeze them) They all play, and enjoy themselves. Here come Isa and YoMama… Isa nags they look ridiculous… umbrella and all.. YoMama comments back that they look ridiculous but happy. And Ana the happiest of all. She seems the true wife of Fernando’s… ‘ay la verdad no peca, pero incomoda, verdad, Bomba?’ (a saying meaning the truth is not a sin but sometimes it is hard to swallow, eh?)

Ana freezes Fernando and the kids start teasing that he can only come back to life with a kiss… Ana starts avoiding it… but her phone rings at that moment. Fernando is frozen with a face like not liking the interruption, esp when Ana says it is a text from Diego who needs to talk to her… about her MOM!!!. All the kids tease Fernando again… They all leave him... well, one of the younger boys touches him but Fernando only has time to say 'I'm unfrozen!' before the other boy immediately touches Fernando with the ball so he has to freeze again (LOL!)

Diego tells Ana that he now knows her mom’s name… it is Soledad. Ana is moved… she asks what he found out. Diego says seems her mom is still alive… but she was in jail. So sorry, Ana. Ana asks why she was in jail. Diego says she was in jail because she killed someone. This really gets Ana upset… she thanks him for what he did… (but apparently this news is too much for her to take). She begs him to give her some time alone (to absorb it all). She walks away, he gets sad.

The kids ask Fernando why Ana has to see Diego outside. Before he can respond Ana comes back, but is upset. Fernando asks her how she is, what happened with her mom. Ana makes a 180 turn and says have to go to my room. Fanny offers to go after her. Fernando sends the rest of the kids inside to finish homework. On his way in Nando taps on Fernando’s shoulder for support. Fernando stays there alone worried.

Isa is in hallway and Ana has to go by her… of course they exchange insults and lovely nicknames like 'Tarantula' and 'smelly disgusting bug'… Ana goes on to her room… In comes Fanny and also calls Isa her fav nick, 'witch'. (what do you care, witch? Is her response to Isa’s asking what is up with everyone now?)

Outside Diego gives the latest facts to Jenn and Nico. Isa comes out and Jenn adds another nick, viper snake (vibora). Isa whines that everyone has a nick for her. Isa thinks that is classic ‘naco’ behavior. Jenn likes ‘tarantula’ the best. But she still likes others, like skunk tail. Nico has to walk Jenn away. Isa asks Diego what he is up to. Still courting the nanny? Yup! You deserve better… for starters, a woman who is not in love with another man… and even more when that other man is your own brother. (she keeps on walking and leaves Diego thinking)

Fanny comes in Ana’s room, says at least now you know your mom’s name (by the way, now it is official, Norma Herrera will play Ana’s mom, since she is in the credits as 'Soledad'). Ana is upset because her mom was in jail for killing someone. Jenn comes in, she heard what Ana said. Gives Ana a hug. So many years looking for her, you sure are so close to finding her. Ana says one builds so many ideas of who is your mom and what happened… Fanny argues you never know the circumstances. Jenn agrees. (Seems Ana is upset because in her mind there is no excuse to killing someone, and maybe the idea of her mom having killed someone somehow dims/lowers Ana's image of her) Fanny suggests maybe that is why Ana’s mom left her at the orphanage, because she had to go to jail. Ana gets thinking.

Fernando is helping the kids with homework in the homework room. Bruno comes to let him know Reeky is waiting for him at library.

Fanny tells Ana that Fer is helping the kids with homework. Ana wonders if he will stay all day. Ana tells Jenn that when Fernando is with the kids as the parent, he is different. She has to go help him. It is her job. Fanny and Jenn offer to help, Ana thanks them. They say it works both ways(she helps them, they help her). Nando comes in. with a gift for Ana… a laptop.. .so she can continue her research whenever she wants. He will teach her how to use it. Ana is utterly moved at his gesture. And we have a 4-time repeat of Ana hugging Nando and looking at laptop sequence (very nice phrase Ana said to him as she hugged him ‘las maquinas nunca van a superar a los seres humanos’ = machines will never overcome/replace human beings)

Leon is caring for Mau, not letting him scratch himself. Mau gets excited at the idea of watching cartoons with grandma instead of going to school for the next few days. Leon has to work but he will spend as much time as possible with Mau. Leon not sure if he has had chickenpox.

At Fernando's living room, Reeky says he only wanted to say goodbye to Fernando in person. ‘thanks for the opportunity, will always consider you my great friend… I will leave now’ (thinks to himself: but I will be back)

Alicia still looking at magazines with pictures (of Thalia!!) … boys and Luz come in with remote control car. They want to video-record Alicia, she gets upset. Then Alicia pulls an Isa-style nasty stunt and kicks the twins camera out of the remote car and then stomps on the poor remote car several times hard. The boys and Luz get scared. She basically destroys both the camera and the car. Ana, Fanny and Nando run in after all the noise and screams. Alicia claims she does not want any pictures or videos of her taken. Ana tells her that is not the way to handle it. The twins say she will have to pay for the car and camera. Luz asks her why she doesn’t want them to video her. She yells because I don’t want it! Because I come out ugly!! (Fernando is at the door and heard this last argument) Nando and Ana argue they had already talked to her about this. But she insists she will continue believing herself ugly until she is at least 20. Fernando comes in and asks to be left alone to speak to Alicia.

Fernando starts with admitting he and Alicia don’t talk often enough. She confirms. He admits that when Fanny Sr lived, she was the one who had frequent conversations with the kids, especially the girls. (Ana and the whole gang are watching from the door) He admits there are many things he doesn’t know much about. She says girls are harder to have chats with than boys. (that is debatable) He says he is trying to have better conversations with them all, she thanks him for the effort. It really means a lot to her for him to try. She wants to be like Fanny at times, but also wants to be herself, but not even sure how she wants to be. He says sometimes he feels exactly the same. But what does a 40-something man who worked all the time and forgot how to be a dad? No idea how you feel, but I can tell you how I feel. All this we have done recently is new to me. Like attempting to cook pancakes and playing games… So if you feel strange, imagine how I feel. But that is part of living. When I was a teen, I was thin as an asparagus. I wore glasses, slick hair (like Nando), and then I took refuge in books and learning. But you know? Maybe that was avoiding, I was hiding from people, from society, from girls. I felt panic when I tried to get close to girls. But then I realized I was hiding from myself. By staying away from people, no one would get to know me. I too lost my mom. I know perfectly how you feel. I felt angry. I felt like my mom had abandoned me. (Nando and Ana specifically are really moved by this confession) And although I kept hiding from society and from people, deep inside I kept expecting things. (like what?) what I thought life demanded of me… as a young man, to fake a sense of humor I never really had. Like you, dear. You suddenly believe you must be a woman. And society tries to fit you to molds, like you must be attractive, think, with no wrinkles, with no imperfections (and also smart). That’s right. (and how do you feel now, pa?) Now I realize how important it is to be yourself. The times I feel the most happy (is when you free yourself with us). Yeah. You are so beautiful. And very smart. Even though it might be difficult for you to see it yourself, you will never be just like the magazine models or like your friends or sisters. But never the same. Because you are unique. You are unrepeatable. You are Alicia Lascurain. You are my daughter. I love you. And I want to help you in this change. I want to help you find who you are, dear. If you let me. (yeah, pa. I will let you) (big embrace father/daughter… awwwwww!! The whole family is watching happy, Fanny, Nando and Ana group-hug to celebrate).

Previews: Ana tells Fernando about her mother having killed someone. They cry together (don’t cry, you are breaking my heart).. Luz then gets them close, gets their hands together and says ‘I don’t want to see you sad… I want you two to be happy together’

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