Caray, Caray!

Casa de McDreamy

Straight to the new stuff: Irma jumps into bed with the unsuspecting Armando --- ooopsies, not so fast sister.  Armando jumps up wondering how in blazes did she get into his apartment.  Irma tries to explain that she just wants to work things out with him and apparently she still moves him, que no?  Absolutely not, he claims.  He was fast asleep.  When is she gonna get it through her thick skull that he will never, ever, ever return to her.  He doesn’t desire her and doesn’t love her.  He realizes suddenly that she’s drunk and she claims that was the only way she could muster up the nerve to come to him, as humiliating as that is.  He tells her to get dressed and get out.  He sees the concierge’s key (he that stands guard with no shelter during rain, sleet, and snow, I guess) and quickly realizes that’s how she got in.  He drags Irma to the Concierge’s desk.  Concierge has no idea how she got his keys.  Armando warns him he’d better pay closer attention and not to ever let anyone into his apartment without his authorization.  He leaves Irma there and tells the concierge to get her a taxi.

Casa Ripol

Sophie is recalling Flor’s story of how Chava took advantage of her and dumped her.  She also remembers Patricio’s words describing Chava’s shortcomings.

The following morning, Fausto brings Greta her morning coffee and tries to go back to things as normal while expressing his gratitude at her change of heart.  She coldly tells him he has Patricio to thank for that and suggests they hire a nurse to take care of her needs so he can dedicate himself full time to the management of the house.  Fausto runs into Alexa in the hallway and she tries to cheer him up, saying Greta’s sure to come around.

Casa de Paco

Irma arrives in the morning to pick up Nando.  She tells Aracely things didn’t quite go according to plan. Aracely isn’t surprised.

Flor’s motel room

Renzi and Patricio are getting the rundown on what happened when Flor and her “parents” told Sophie all about Chava.  They’re all having a good laugh at how well it went.  Patricio instructs them to keep in touch with “Ricardo” for further instructions.

Casa de Chava

Aracely asks Chava to join her in her research on the real estate scam.  She criticizes him for wanting to rush off to work with la guerita.  If she were in Sophie’s shoes, she would never believe a story of him deceiving a woman and playing her wrong.  She brings him closer and tells him to look in her eyes and see the intense love she feels for him.  Sophie will never look at him this way.  They lean in and kiss.  Unfortunately, Sophia is parked across the street with Fausto and witness said kiss.  Ay, ay, ay.  Meanwhile, Chava gently rejects Aracely – again – and wishes her well. 

Across the street, a tearful Sophie tells Fausto it appears she no longer needs an explanation from Chava and asks him to drive away.

Casa Romero

Irma is nursing her hangover when Armando walks in.  She apologizes but blames him for driving her to drink.  She just gets so angry that he doesn’t acknowledge stuff in front of the therapist.  He promises to share everything next time but warns her not to go against him, Nando, or Alexa.  Irma assures him she won’t.  (yeah, right)

Rehab Center

Doc wants to speak with Silvana alone – he tells her his colleagues are concerned Christian will relapse if he’s released.  He’s willing to take the chance but wanted her to understand the risks and what role she plays in Christian’s recovery.  He needs a lot of attention.  Christian will never be completely cured and will need her support and all his will power daily to succeed.  She’s willing and ready for anything he needs.  The decision will be made this afternoon. 

Christian is waiting in the hallway.  She doesn’t share what the doctor told her about his concerns.  Christian swears he’ll do everything he can to make her proud of him.  He’ll get a job and work very hard. 

As she’s leaving, she runs into Oliver.  Hey, whatcha doing here?  She tells him she’s doing some charity work and he tells her he’s there for a “friend”. 

Ripoll Plant

Sophie arrives with Fausto.  Fausto is worried about her.  She’s mad at herself for falling for Chava’s line, just as Flor and Aracely did before her.  Fausto still can’t believe it even after seeing Chava with Aracely.  Sophie is so hurt and angry.  Fausto gives her his tried and true pep talk, telling her she will overcome. 

Matias & Irais share pan dulce and a hot chance for a Chocolate Abuelita promo. 

Elsewhere Dani and Lucas are friends again.  He explains he’s done with boxing.  He was taken in by the management and he’s sworn to his abuela that his boxing days are over.  Marisol sees them talking and immediately gets jealous.  Dani tells her to chill and leaves.  Lucas also tells her to chill and also walks away from her. 

Lupita warns Javier he’d better not be taking advantage of her kids.  They’re checking out a rooftop apartment that looks as though it’s seen better days.  He pulls out the guitar and starts singing to her and she cries.  She tells him to stop and wipes away her tears.  Well, it worked cuz she pulls out a few pesos so he can get himself something to eat.  Lupita looks as though she’s mad at herself for falling for it again as she walks away.   Meanwhile that skunk looks after her and says this is just the beginning of what he’s gonna take from her.  Before he’s done, he plans to be back home with her tending to him just as a wife should.  I repeat, Skunk.

Rehab Center

Now it’s Oliver’s turn with the good doctor and describes his mother’s drinking problem; how she didn’t like the AA meeting, saying she would prefer a more personal type of treatment plan, even though she denies having a problem.  Doc explains mom needs to be the one who realizes she needs help.

Ripoll Plant

Chava arrives, looking for Sophie.  ruh-roh  He runs into Armando who tells him about his run in with Irma.  In turn, Chava shares his family story.  Pops is moving out and he and Marisol will help him.  He correlates this with the hope that Sophie will believe in him just as he believes in his Pops.

In her office, Sophie is telling Sylvana about how wonderful Patricio was in helping to bring Fausto back home.  Sylvana jokes that Sophie now has two “Super-heroes” but Sophie can’t hide her feelings.  She admits that she was duped and fell for a womanizer.  She clarifies she’s speaking of Chava.  She relates the story of Flor and her “parents”.  Sylvana had no idea Chava had this effect on women (it is this recapper’s humble opinion that the new and improved Chava could certainly have this effect – haha).  “Well, he does”, says Sophie.  “Moreover, I saw him kissing Aracely.”  She cries on Sylvana’s shoulder as Sylvana thoughtbubbles that Patricio has managed to undermine Chava.

Sylvana later tells Sophie she’s sure Chava cares for her.  He’s always been there for her, anticipating her every need.  Sophie’s not interested in hearing any praise when she’s convinced she’s nothing more than another name on Chava’s list of conquests.  She wants to close the subject and Sylvana leaves.  Chava arrives at just his moment but he learns from Sophie’s secretary that she’s too busy to receive him.  Aw.

Archivos Notarias

Clerk gives Aracely a huge boxload of paper work.

Casa Peralta

Oliver tells Mums about the Rehab center and gives her the pamphlet.  She doesn’t even look at it before putting it in her purse.  She and Morgana leave. 

Back at Planta Ripoll

Alexa heads for another meltdown.  Irais tells her she overheard the conversation between Armando and Chava.  Now Alexa knows about Irma’s visit and she freaks out, saying Irma is capable of anything to keep him.  She ends up sobbing on Irais shoulder. 

Paco’s Stand

Irma brings the good news that Javier is moving out.  Paco’s convinced Javier is only out to win her back.  She tells him she’s only interested in forgetting the past and concentrating on the future.  She reminds him now that Javier has gone…….maybe they could start things up again?  Paco tells her they can talk when she has the divorce decree in hand.  He does want to be with her but wants to make sure they do things correctly.  She thinks he’s going back on his word.  No, he says.  He’s true to his word and only asks she do the same. 

Planta Ripoll

Chava tells Armando Sophie doesn’t seem to want to see him.  Armando asks for his help with a machine part.  (Why is the mechanic running around the administrative offices carrying a piece of machinery?)  Alexa comes up and demands to know what happened last night with Irma.  Armando is like a deer in the headlights.  ruh-roh  He explains Irma arrived unannounced and he kicked her out.  He assures her nothing will happen between Irma and him.  Alexa needs reassurance.  He tells her he once loved Irma very much but no longer.  There is another woman in his life now and although he can’t be with her, he has her in his heart.  aw

Patricio and Sophie are discussing business but she’s not paying attention.  She admits she’s thinking of Chava but explains she’d rather not talk about it.

Casa Ripoll

Greta is in her studio with Isadora.  Fausto arrives to offer drinks and Isadora asks for a Vodka and tonic, of course.  She notices Greta seems out of sorts and wonders if the visit is upsetting her.  Greta says she’s been having problem after problem, especially with The Help, who lately have betrayed her.  Fausto hears this.  Well, Isadora is very happy with Morgana, in whom she has the utmost confidence.  Speaking of Helga, er…. I mean, Morgana, she’s on the phone with Mr. Peralta reporting all the goings on of Isadora: her visit to AA, and Oliver’s search for personalized care.  She tells him not to worry, she knows exactly what she needs to do.  bwa-ha-ha  Back in Greta’s studio, Isadora is praising Greta’s artwork.  Greta receives a call from……she won’t say whom but the call has upset her.

Later, Fausta is in search of Greta but The Help don’t know where she is.

Aha!  We see Greta walking in a park……..with Paco!  She wants to put an end to this once and for all.  Paco responds by saying he wants the answer for which he’s been waiting 30 years!

Planta Ripoll

Sophi finally agrees to see Chava..  He starts with his usual charm and wants to assure her that she is the only woman he loves.  “Good,” she says, “Because I’ve also clarified my feelings. I’ve learned that there is a great difference between love and passion.  Passion is something fleeting that I wanted to experience with you.  And love…..well it’s something I’ve experienced with Patricio, a worthy man who I never should have left for someone like you!” (ouch)

Back at the Park

Greta doesn’t want Paco to keep seeking her out and he tells her he only wants an answer to what he’s suspected for 30 years:  Is Sophia his daughter?  This causes Greta to have quick flashbacks of her life:  telling Octavio she’s preggers and him calling her a loser.  Back in the present, Paco pleads with her to tell him if she was pregnant with his child when she married Octavio.  More flashbacks: at the altar and Octavio ordering her to swear she will never tell Paco she’s carrying his child and to swear Paco will never learn how he, Octavio, made his fortune.  Another flashback of Paco telling her he has no interest in knowing why she abandoned him because it’s no mystery that ambition and self-interest drove her decision to abandon him.  Back in the present, Paco is pleading with her to deliver him from this anguish.  Greta takes a breath but doesn’t respond.  Paco takes this as a yes but……..Greta says, “Sophia is Octavio’s daughter.”  (dramatic music – tan, tan, tan, TAN, boom, tan, tan, tan, TAN)

Another Ripoll is having a dramatic scene of her own:  Sophia.  Chava is in disbelief.  What he feels in his heart is what they discovered, lived, together.  “No,” says Sophie, “It was a mistake.  What I have with Patricio is real. He’s given me love, support, security, and above all trust.”  Chava understands her doubts and realizes it has to do with that woman, Flor.  Does she still believe he deceived Flor?  “I have no doubts,” she says. “I’m sure you did just that.”  Aw, man, Chava is screwed.