♥ Mi Corazón es Tuyo ♥ Lunes 12/15/14 ♥ #105 ♥

Capitulo 105: Trading One Brat for Another

Lascuráin Mansion: Pablo hurried out while Ana had Fernando pinned to the couch. He was growling over the situation. Bruno directed Alicia to go upstairs before her father lost his temper at her, which Fernando was having trouble doing because he had pulled a muscle and he also had trouble breathing. Ana tried getting him to calm down before letting him get up.

A little while later Alicia was daydreaming about this while Ana helped Luz get ready for bed. Bruno came upstairs with the phone for Alicia. It was Zerobela.

Restaurant: León handed the fifth drawing to Fanny, which instead of a moon had a broken heart over a cabin. It looked depressing because it represented their fight over lies. He quickly followed it with the sixth, which showed them kissing and making up. She kissed him immediately and he smiled. She asked about the seventh and he said he hadn't drawn it yet but will soon.

“León, you really need a new wardrobe!” said Aphrodite. “With a traje de charro you could look like Alejandro Fernández!”

“I like that,” said Apollo. “A little extreme for now, but at least he should get some white shirts.”

Bruja Central / Lascuráin Mansion: When Alicia told Isabruja that Siete was saved she had a fit, kicking cushions across the living room floor. “But Bruno said he was critical,” she said, as she smacked the armrest with a couch cushion. “Therefore the dog didn't die?” Yomama began laughing.

“Why are you so interested in what happened to Siete, Isabela?”” Alicia asked.

“Because I was so worried about the little doggie,” Zerobela said with some a lot of effort. “When I thought he was going to die I was desolate.” Yomama kept laughing. Not able to take any more of this Zerobela signed off, saying she had to go and wasn't it nice Alicia saw Pablo. When she ended the call she gritted her teeth and slammed down the phone. She had another tantrum and demanded to know why Yolanda (as opposed to “Mama”) was laughing.

“Because it serves you right. You couldn't even kill the dog!”

She continued to laugh even as Hisababy threw a cushion at her.

“It will be interesting to see if Ramona does anything about this,” said Hera.

“Yes,” said Athena. “These two are complete idiots for talking so openly in front of her when it's Fernando who signs her paycheck.”

Lascuráin Mansion: Ana asked about Isabela asking about Siete. Alicia told her she was worried because she knows that they love him so much. Ana didn't look like she believed a word of that. Luz certainly didn't because she said that sounded very strange. “You are very intelligent,” Ana said as she kissed her.

A little later in the library Ana told Fernando about the rat poison. She had recognized the odor of it. She followed that with telling him that Isabitch suspiciously and specifically asked about Siete when she called. Had this been the result of the raid by the Roachbusters they would all be ill. He then remembered Hisabela had asked to go into the kitchen that day. Ana then actually accused her. This wasn't connected in any way to the Roachbusters' fumigation. Fernando realized she was right, and then got up and grabbed the phone.

As soon as he got Hissabela he said “I want to make something very clear: You are not to hurt my family.”

“I don't know what you're talking about.”

“You know perfectly well; don't insult my intelligence. Siete is a member of this family.” When she tried to distract him he said “I will not discuss this anymore. I'm going to be very direct. You are not to enter my house again. Is that clear?”

“Surely this idea comes from la nanaca,” she said. “Can't you think for yourself?”

He abruptly ended the call on her. She kicked a nearby chair and said “Stupid! You're going to be sorry. You're going to be sorry!”

Fernando put down the phone and told Ana he was giving Bruno instructions that Isabruja was not to enter the house again. Ana applauded. “Good! We'll be rid of that tarantula and murderer of dogs,” and she hugged him. As she did she took a deep sniff of his cologne and he looked happier than ever.

The Next Day

Ana brought Fernando his morning coffee and noticed that the web page with her mother's photo was on his computer screen. She thanked him.

La Costeña: Isabitch tried one more time and finally succeeded in identifying Fernando's e-mail password.

Indeterminate Time-Passing Montage: Trouble in paradise for Nick and Jennifer, Diego didn't think his hands were getting better, Leon visited Erica in the hospital with flowers, Johnny was working out with encouragement from Edna, Siete came home to his happy human siblings. Edith continued to flirt with Nando in her new disguise, Pablo visited Alicia again, but with Fernando in the room. Isabitch talked to a decorator about the nursery, saying “Fernando will have to pay” and Diego's bandages came off. He had trouble closing his hands and he started to cry. The insides of his hands were badly scarred.

El Oro: Soledad told Beto that there was no greater pain thinking of her daughter when she was in prison. Every day for years. Beto hugged her.

Lascuráin Mansion: Ana continued to educate herself on the computer, finally writing the word “mama” on a notebook sheet.

“Several Weeks Later”

Lascuráin Mansion: Diego was wearing new bandages, but still worried. He was also in pain. Fernando told him that the doctor said the operation was complicated. He therefore contacted specialists and found one in Houston whom he thought could help. He told Diego he would take him there. All seemed well between the two brothers, which also made Ana happy.

La Costeña: León accompanied Zerobela to a canning plant on an inspection tour where they donned masks and protective gear. All seemed well on that front.

Lascuráin Mansion: Diego admitted to Ana that he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to move his hands or take photos anymore.

Public University: Nando ran to catch up with Edith, who was back to her Goth Mode, right down to the nose ring. He hadn't heard from her in ten weeks and wanted to know why. She told him that there was no point hoping for something in the face of prejudices. He admitted he was afraid of what he was starting to feel but that he missed her. She told him that they had too many differences and he should stay in his world with Ximena. He then told her that he and Ximena had ended it.

Lascuráin Mansion: Nick and Jennifer still argued about his distancing himself from her. He went to the liquor cabinet and took out a bottle. He was sure his age, sterility, and illness was not going to make it work for them. He went back upstairs, leaving Jennifer to cry on the couch.

“You know, Nick, that not all women are that eager to have children,” said Athena.

“She married you with eyes wide open,” said Aphrodite. “You're being a jerk. I've got a mind to send my son after you with a full quiver.”

“If that's what it takes, you have my full support on that.” Aphrodite looked up in surprise.

Hospital: Fanny stayed with Erica while she was getting her chemo. She gave her brochures about treatment and reconstructive surgery. She told Erica she was an example for all of them.

La Costeña: León's boss gave him an assignment for a new label design for the salsa line because he was the best and the fastest. Due tomorrow to Zerobela. He sat down at the computer and got started.

Boxing Ring: Johnny was informed by Doroteo that his first professional match would be that

Saturday.

Lascuráin Mansion: Bruno saw “Elisa” and couldn't believe his eyes. She swore him to secrecy re Nando. Nando came home and she handed him a book. Fernando walked through and into the kitchen where Diego and Ana were sitting at the table. He told Diego that he had an appointment with a doctor in Houston and he was bringing him there the next day. Bruno then walked in saying he didn't get what was going on.

In the parlour, “Elisa” asked Nando if something was wrong and led him to the couch. He said he had a fight with someone important to him. He looked her over and noticed an exposed area near her left wrist where the tattoos weren't covered by makeup. He then changed his tune to downgrade the importance of the fight. He then told her he couldn't stop thinking of her since the day they met. He then kissed her.

Alicia told Ana she thought Pablo didn't love her. Nothing seems to have happened (since the Braces Incident?) and it's been bothering her. She didn't know this but Pablo was downstairs with a sunflower for her. He told Bruno he was nervous. We don't hear the reason why.

Fanny was on her cell with León, who told her of the chance he just got. She was excited for him. When she ended the call Edith told her that Nando just kissed her but as Elisa, not as herself. She was sure that Nando was hung up on externals like everyone else. “He digs Elisa, not Edith.”

How wrong she was because Nando was just telling his dad all about this. Including that he realized that Edith and “Elisa” were the same girl. Fernando seemed intrigued by the situation.

Bruja Central: Isabitch was frustrated at finding no correspondence about Soledad. Ramona came in to deliver a large white envelope, then curtsied and left the room. Isabitch opened the envelop and took out the document that announced that the divorce was final. Yomama told her that she should give her a heads-up if she was going to have a tantrum so she could leave the room.

Lascuráin Mansion: Pablo's knees knocked as he gave the flower to Alicia. Ana excused herself and sat at the piano as the two kids sat on the sofa. He asked Alicia if she wanted to be his girlfriend. She said yes, they kissed, and Ana began panicking like Fernando. Doorbell. Ana opened the door to a preppy-clad, bitchy, and presumptuous little girl who identified herself as Señorita Sarai. She virtually ordered her to bring in her suitcases and show her to her room. She then feigned shock at the sight of Pablo and Alicia kissing, asking if they knew how much bacteria they were exchanging. Said suitcases were heavy enough for Ana to ask “What do you have in here, rocks?” just as Sebastián came down the stairs with Siete. He stopped dead in his tracks at the sight of this brat, who ordered him to keep the dog away from her because dogs transmit all manner of diseases.

“Is this some lost child of Veronica Hierro?” asked Hera. “What a pretentious brat.”

“We don't punish children for hubris, Hera,” said Zeus.

“I' know, but I'm tempted,” said Hera. “I don't envy mortals when it comes to children like this.”

Sarai demanded of Sebastián that he keep the dog away from her then made another demand about her room. Ana told her with subtle sarcasm that she would investigate that and went upstairs. Sarai took a handkerchief out of her purse and wiped her face in a contemptuous gesture. Sebastián, Alicia, and Pablo looked at each other in confusion.

Fernando and Nando were talking about Diego's appointment with the Houston doctor when Ana knocked on the door. When she came in she tried to tell Fernando about this latest development but had to stop his panic about Alicia first. When she finally told him that Sarai had arrived he told her that he had meant to tell her that this girl is the daughter of a recently-divorced female friend of his first wife's and she needed for her to stay with them for a little while. Ana lost no time telling him about the child's delusions of grandeur and her rudeness. And the fact that Sebastián appeared infatuated with her.

“Their mother was right; Sebastián needs more help than any of the others,” said Hera. “Something needs to be done before he falls for that little brat.”

“I have no doubt that someone will take care of that problem,” said Hermes. “I think I hear them coming now.”

The twins came downstairs in monster masks, Luz behind them. Little Sarai was her prim and improper self until the twins removed the masks. Then she screamed. The twins quickly noticed that Sebastián was infatuated with this Isabitch mini-me (although she is not said to be related) and they introduced themselves to her, each reaching out a hand. Her reply was “People's hands are all full of bacteria.” As rude as she was to the others, she was unfailingly polite to Fernando, putting her gloved had forward to be kissed as though she were a lady. Bruno entered and Fernando asked him whether there was a room for their guest.

Bruno replied that all the bedrooms were occupied so she would need to stay with the girls, which did not please Alicia or Luz. Sarai said she accepted but it must be disinfected first. Fernando then sent Pablo home so everything could be straightened out. Luz and the twins immediately huddled to plan their next round of plays and Ana realized that they were up to something.

Fanny told Edith she didn't get the logic of her plan. She said she was prettier than ever, so what was the problem? Of course, it was that Nando had gone for her alter-ego.

Sarai quickly became just as insufferable as anyone could have predicted. She already was doing elaborate beauty rituals in the bathroom as Bruno had prepared the girls' room by bringing in another bed. When Sarai refused to sleep in that room, Alicia didn't take the bait, nor did Luz.

She went over to the guest bed, sniffed, and got out some Lysol-type spray and began spraying the area including under the pillow. She told Luz that this killed microorganisms that live in mattresses and quilts. Luz backed off, realizing that this girl was a few bricks shy of a load.

Fernando was almost losing it with the mad combination of people in his house but... a marvelous nanny. He wanted to get onto a different footing with her. However, she wasn't ready for this until... he handed her his copy of the divorce. She was pleased enough to hug him, then almost backed off.

He didn't let her go, finally saying “Let me demonstrate how much I love you.”