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Pato’s Apartment

Outside, Chava gives Armie the good news that he and Sofia are going to give Love another whirl.  They’ve found they still love each other.  He’s waiting for her now just outside Pato’s depa.  He’s not worried about her being alone with him.  She assured him she’ll be okay but he’s standing by, with his cell phone, just in case.  Chava tells him he’ll share all the deets later but it’s safe to say he’s the happiest man on earth!

Sylvana eavesdrops as Patricio assures Sofia that he understands she must be so upset about finding out her dear old dad is dead.  Not to worry, he’s there to take care of the bidness until she’s ready to come back.  “Uh, that’s not what I’m here to tell you,” says Sofia.  She evades his question when he asks who went with her.  She hems and haws and he finally stops her.  “You went with that infeliz!”  She admits it.  Not only did he accompany her but she’s back in love with him.  This is music to Sylvana’s ear.  Pato is frustrated and wonders how she could possibly believe in Chava again after everything Flor and her parents told her.  Nope, Sofia still believes in him and that’s all that matters to her.  Pato’s trying really hard to convince her that this is just another one of Chava’s manipulative moves.  Sylvana rolls her eyes.  Sofia urges Pato to just accept that their relationship is over.  She loves Chava and that’s that.  Pato can’t believe she’s doing this to him after everything he’s gone through for her!  Sofia understands but she could never love Pato again even though he tried to change for her.  He’s pissed, calling her relationship with Chava a frenetic adventure.  “Too bad everyone but you sees this.  You’re ready to throw everything away for an uneducated nobody after all our years together!”  Sofia admits her affection toward Pato after all their years together, but that isn’t love.  “Chava awakened that love in me.  As much as I fought to overcome it, I couldn’t! I couldn’t!  There’s no sense in continuing with a relationship that has no future, and possibly never did.”  Patricio is mad and Sylvana is smiling like the Cheshire Cat. 

Patricio is really angry and, with eyes bulging, he now grabs Sofia by the shoulders, “And what do you expect me to do now? What? Congratulate you?  Tell me what I should do with you now?”  Sylvana softly whispers, “Yeah what did you expect, estupida! You keep making him feel like trash.  It would be best if this is over once and for all.”  Pato has backed Sofia up against the wall and pulls the Mom card.  What will she think when she learns of all this?  Sofia isn’t sure, since he’s somehow become the “perfect son-in-law” for some reason not clear to her, but she doesn’t care.  She’s prepared to confront mumsie and all her prejudices.  “What about your social peers?  What will they say when they learn the Great Executive Sofia has taken up with her chauffeur?”  Predictably, Sofia could care less what they think.  Besides, she reminds him, she’s not really a Ripoll.  She’s resigned not only from Ripoll but from that whole way of life.  Pato wonders how she expects to live on whatever that muerto de hambre can give her!  She defends Chava, saying he’s no muerto de hambre.  Oh yeah?  Pato counters that not only is Chava a muerto de hambre, he also a Don Nadie who will never be able to offer her anything.  Sofia yells back that Chava has given her his love which is more than enough for her.  She’s ready to confront the whole world for him if necessary.  He’s the man she loves and expects Pato to respect her decision.  Pato, frustrated, manhandles our fair maiden and roughly pulls her to him.  “I will also defend what’s mine.”  Sofia throws him off screaming that her mistake was not ending their relationship the same day the wedding was cancelled.  She should have told him then and there that her heart belongs to Chava.  Pato screams at her to shut up but Sofia is on a roll!  She should have never listened to all the lies, especially the ones from Flor.  She mistakenly thought that by being with Pato, she could forget about all her feelings for Chava.  But she was wrong by going against what she felt in her heart.  Now Pato really gets abusive, yelling at her and saying if she thinks she’s going to leave him for that idiot she’s got another thing coming.  He finally shoves her to the couch saying, “You will be my wife.  At any cost!”

Meanwhile, Chava continues to pace outside staring at his phone wondering why Sofia hasn’t come out. Thankfully, he gives up and heads toward the building. 

Upstairs, the violence has only gotten worse.  Pato jerks Sofia up to her feet and holds her arms behind her.  “I will not allow you to leave me.  I am not a man who gives up easily.”  She cries for him to let her go, he’s hurting her.  It’s getting so bad even Sylvana gets worried when she hears Pato say, “you wanted to hurt me? Well, I’m gonna show you how to hurt someone.”  Sofia is still crying out and Sylvana silently urges him on from her hiding place.  Bi*ch!  Sofia is screaming loudly now.  Our hero Chava is now in the hallway and hears his princess.  He kicks in the door just in time!  Pato’s all like, “you wanna piece of me?  Come on!”  Chava rushes in and does him in with one punch to his glass jaw.  Sylvana is open-mouthed impactada!

Casa Ripoll – Dani’s Room

Alexa tells Dani all about her lipstick ad work.  Dani reminds her that her main focus now should be running Empresa Ripoll.  Sofia is counting on them.  Alexa is disappointed in her attitude.  She thought she could count on Dani’s support.  She was so happy about her news and tells Dani that the director has even asked her to audition for his movie. 

Pato’s Depa – he’s not down yet

Oh!  The fight continues and Chava punches him again and kicks him for good measure.  Pato falls back on the glass coffee table conveniently draped with a runner.  Chava moves to finish him off but Sofia holds him back, urging him to leave with her.  Chava assures Pato the prize is his now and he’d best accept it!  Pato manages to get back on his feet and tells Chava he isn’t giving up yet.  Chava warns him to stay away from Sofia…..or else.  Sofia and Chava tiptoe over the rose petals and candles and leave.  Pato is bloodied and in pain as Sylvana slinks out and laughs at his predicament.  She even claps!  Love it!

Casa Ripoll – I’m ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille

Alexa tells Dani she isn’t cut out for the roll of executive.  Her dream is the red carpet and Oscar – and being with Armie and Nandito although the latter doesn’t look too good at present.  Armie’s place is with his family now that Irma can’t walk.  She’s not kidding herself though.  She can’t help but be jealous at the thought of Armie sharing a bed with Irma.  She believes Armie is only there to take care of Irma until she gets back on her feet but knowing Irma, she’ll try anything and everything to keep him by her side.  Aside from Alexa’s frustration at not being with Armie, she feels guilty and selfish for being resentful of an injured woman with a small child. 

Pato’s Depa

Chava and Sofia are back at his bike.  He’s just so happy she’s ok.  He can’t believe Pato’s reaction, especially since he’s playing her with her BFF.  Sofia still doesn’t believe that and plans to confront Sylvana about it but for now, she just wants to go home and talk with her mums.  Chava understands she needs to take charge of her life but feels strongly that Pato needs to be fired.  “That’s not my job anymore,” Sofia reminds him.  Besides, this probably wouldn’t be the best time.  Pato is the only one who knows how to run the business and Alexa can use all the help she can get.  Chava understands and thanks her for defending their love.  Smoochies!

Empresa Renzi

Renzi is finalizing a property sale with two women and quickly gets rid of them when he gets a call from Primazo.  Sylvana, fully dressed now, stands by as Pato tells him the bad news about the breakup and assumes Flor spilled the beans.  He wants Renzi to check up on our Florecita de Michoacan. 

Renzi calls Flor and accuses her of blabbin.  She denies it vehemently.  He reminds her that should Chava ask, he and his friend “Marco” don’t exist!  He warns her not to talk……or else.  Renzi calls Pato to fill him in.  Pato wants to know if Renzi has someone available for a “job”.  He has a need……a need for revenge!  Tan, tan TAN!

Pato’s Depa

Sylvana gloats.  A chofer got the best of him.  Pato isn’t ready to throw in the towel.  Sylvana tells him to get with the program and admit that nothing he’s done has won over Sofia’s heart.  Apparently the chofer has more to offer.  Is it possible he’s more manly?  Pato, channeling his brutish side, takes offense at this and slaps her!  Sylvana suggests that instead of hitting her, he should be taking it out on Sofia, the woman who never loved him.  Sylvana, on the other hand has always loved him.  She tries to leave but he starts to manhandle her.  She shrugs him off and slaps him! (go, girl!)  She leaves Pato fuming.

Casa Ripoll

Alexa breaks it to Dani that Sofia took off with Chava in search of her daddy.  Dani is pleased.  They agree that Sofia has lived her life trying to please everyone else.  It’s time she lived her life.  In unison,  all together now..”OSTRAS”!!!

Casa de Paco

Aracely is still in the dumps and Paco’s not happy to see her this way.  He knows how to cheer her up and gives her an early birthday gift, a power of attorney.  He didn’t know how to show her how much she means to him so he decided to give her everything he owns.  She tells him she and Chava argued.  He counsels her to make peace with Chava.  He convinces her to go with him to Lupita’s for dinner.

Casa de Chava

Lupita, Marisol, and Lucas are prepping for dinner.  They gossip about Matias, Irais, and Jobeth.  They give her the news that the Wonder Bread Band has a gig at Don Cuco’s.  Marisol tells her about the mystery woman who seemed a little too interested in Lucas.  Lucas has to leave just as Paco and Aracely arrive.  Aracely compliments Lupe on her bracelet and wonders where she got it.  Lupe nervously evades the question.  Aracely gets verklempt when she learns Chava is nowhere to be seen. 

Casa de Ripoll

Chava and Sofia arrive on his bike with squeaky brakes.  He’s sad they need to part now and worries this is all just a dream.  She worries about telling ma everything but knows that by his side, she doesn’t need anything else.  Smoochies.

Some Bar, Somewhere.

Manjarres calls Pato, offering his “services”.  Pato instructs him to see Sylvana at the Empresa Ripoll but not to mention his name, no matter what.  He needs him inside Ripoll.

Noisy Restaurant.

Matias, Jobeth, and Irais take a selfie.  Irais wants to leave but Jobeth wants to party on!!!  Matias looks at his wallet and urges Irais to tell her sister to stop ordering such expensive drinks.  Jobeth comes back to the table and announces she’s ordered another round.  Woo-hoo.

Casa Ripoll – Sofie’s room

Sofia is resting and Fausto comes in to get all the chisme on her search for her daddy.  She tells him all about her renewed love for Chava.  Fausto is overjoyed.  He knew they’d get back together once they had some time alone.  She tells him Pato was none too happy about the news.  Understatement of the hour. 

Pato’s Depa

Pato is drinking heavily as he recalls Sofia’s confession that she’s back with Chava.  He sends his drink flying and swears Sofia will regret this.

Casa Ripoll

Fausto isn’t surprised at Pato’s reaction.  He has always thought Pato had a violent side.  He assumes she’ll return to the business now that she’s found out about her biological father.  Sofia doesn’t want to go back.  She has too much to resolve.  For one, she needs to speak with Sylvana about the supposed affair with Pato.  That can wait until tomorrow.  For now, she needs to speak with Ma.  Despite Fausto’s advice to the contrary, she needs to speak to her mums now.  She wants to shout it out to the world that she loves Chava! I love him! I love him!....and where he goes, I’ll follow, I’ll follow…..

Greta’s room:  Greta scolds her for not letting anyone know her whereabouts all day.  She assumes Sofia went in search of “that man”.  Sofia:  “That man was my father and he’s dead.  He died alone with no family.  An alcoholic with no one to watch out for him.”  When Greta coldly comments on his wasted life, Sofia begins to cry.  How can she be so cold when she supposedly loved this man?  Greta rationalizes it was a love from her youth -- love that never should have been.  Fortunately, she was able to rectify this mistake by marrying Octavio.  Say what she will, Octavio is her father.  Sofia can’t believe how cold and unfeeling Greta can be after hearing what became of Cipriano.  Sofia relates how she cried at his graveside.  Where Greta managed to marry into wealth, he drowned himself in alcohol.  Greta defends herself by saying she is not to blame for the decisions that man made and just wants to close the subject.  What’s important now is that Sofia knows what happened to her father and can now resume her obligations.  Oh no, says Sofia.  She’s firm in her belief that Alexa has more rights to that position.  Sofia wants to live, live! and what’s more, she wants to deliver herself to love.  She’s not going to make the same mistake Greta made and will fight for what she wants.  Greta fearfully asks what she means by that.  (Wait for it….here it comes!)  Sofia replies she will defend her love for Chava.  ta-TAN!!!! Clutching her chest, Greta asks what she means by this.  Sofia insists she will no longer deny her love for Chava.  She’s suffered too much denying this love and doesn’t care what anyone says.  She loves Chava intensely and won’t deny it any longer.  “You couldn’t possibly love such a man.” replies Greta.  “You’re a Ripoll!”  Sofia:  “No, I’m not.  That surname has stopped being the burden (lastre) that has kept me from my happiness.  If you didn’t have the courage to seek your happiness, I do!”  That did it!  Greta clutches her chest, falls over….but doesn’t pass out!  Sofia tries to calm her.  “No!  I won’t calm down.  I only want for you not to make a mistake you’ll regret the rest of your life!”  Sofia:  “You’re not in a position to judge me.”  Greta: “No, but I can advise you.  I did the right thing.  I married who I was supposed to marry!”  Sofia:  “But you didn’t marry for love.  You did it to protect the family name.  And for what?  Look at you.  I think you’ve been unhappy all your life but as I said, I will not follow in your footsteps, Mama.”

Casa de Irma/Armando/Nandito

Irma looks on as Nando and Armie play video games.  Nando asks dad if Alexa can come over some day – maybe when they’re novios?  Armie reminds him they’re just friends but he’s glad Nando doesn’t hate her anymore.  Nando wins the game and hugs dad.  He’s glad to see dad smile again.  Armie explains he’s happy because of Chava.  They start to wrestle as Irma continues to look on. 

Dani’s Bedroom

Dani and Alexa continue to chat about Sofia when Fausto walks in and tells them Sofia is in Greta’s room telling her all about her love for Chava.  The sisters are happy but Fausto is worried about Greta’s health.

Sylvana’s Depa

Sylvana tells Cristian about the battle Royale at Pato’s and then “he had the nerve to hit me, when he should have gone after Sofia.  She’s the one who humiliated him!”  She sends her drink crashing.  He tries to calm her down and says she should be happy Sofia sent him packing.  He hates to say “I told you so” but he always knew Pato was no good.  Sylvana isn’t really listening to him and only hopes that after this, Pato will forget about that estupida. 

Greta’s Bedroom

Sofia doesn’t expect Greta to accept Chava but only wants her to respect him. Greta just thinks Sofia is confused and insists Sofia is only being ridiculous parading around with that Don Nadie.  “So be it,” says Sofia, “but at least I did it my way.”  She feels she went through so much sadness only to learn there’s no need hiding what she truly feels.  Greta begs her to listen to the voice of experience.  It shatters her soul that Sofie rejects her motherly advice.  She is genuinely worried Sofie rejects her own well being.  She begs Sofia not to choose a path of pain and distress.  Sofia understands Greta’s concern and has always listened but this time she’s not going to follow her advice.  If she’s making a mistake, she’ll suffer the consequences without blaming Greta.  Greta wonders if Sofia is also willing to take the consequences with Pato.  What about the engagement?  Sofia tells her she’s already taken care of that.  Pato is aware that she loves Chava and that their engagement is over.  That does it…….Greta says Sofia has ended with everything!  Will Greta make it to another day?  Tune it tomorrow for another episode of Nadie…….Chava Nadie