Caray, Caray!

Ripoll:  Sophia is very impressed by Dulliver's financial analysis of the company. Dani suggests that Sophia put Dulliver on the payroll, but Sophia reiterates that the company is broke.  Dani says that since Dulliver is both rich and whipped, she is certain that he will agree to work as a volunteer.  He's a horny trust fund baby who doesn't need the money.  Sophia agrees that Dulliver is the best candidate for the job as long as he will agree to work for free.  Later, Dulliver confirms that he indeed will work for free as long as he continues to date Dani.  Sophia agrees to pimp out her little sister.


Chief Fuzzy Tavarez visits Alexa's office and informs her that Irma has filed assault charges against her.  Tavarez invites Alexa to go down to the station and give a statement.  At the station, Tavarez asks Alexa what happened (off the record).  Alexa says that Irma invited her over.  They argued and yelled.  Alexa stormed out and took a cab to work.  Tavarez shows her photos of Irma's injuries and asks her if she wants to rethink her statement.  Alexa is shocked, but sticks to her story.  She suggests that Irma hurt herself since she's attempted suicide on two other occasions.  Tavarez asks Alexa to allow the police to run some tests on her body.  They will look for combat wounds.  Tavarez explains that if she willing takes the tests, it will help her case, but a refusal will work against her.  Alexa finally agrees as long as she can take an attorney with her.

Before Alexa left, she made Irais swear not to tell anyone that she was heading to the police station.  Irais freaked and promptly ran down to operations and told Armando.  Armando runs to be at Alexa's side.  Armando defends Alexa and tells the cheif that Alexa wouldn't hurt anyone.  Armando tells Tavarez that Irma is psychotic.  Tavarez suggests that Alexa file charges against Irma for making a false police report. Alexa thinks that this is a great idea.  She will contact the corporate lawyers ASAP.   She hurries off for rehearsal.

Greta storms in and tells Sophia that she will be working at Ripoll from now on.  They argue over Chava's roll at the company and then Sophia moves into Alexa's office. Greta later visits Patrick's office and he blames all of the companies problems on Sophia allowing her love for Chava to cloud her decisions. Patrick is happy that Greta is there because she will control Chava.

Sophia blackmails Patrick into setting a wedding date.  If he doesn't set a date shortly, she will inform Greta that it was Patrick who is behind the pesticide caper.   Patrick thinks that it's ironic that Greta rightly believes that Silvana was the brains behind the chocolate caper.  Silvana says, ha has...set the date or else.

Araceli advises Irma to tell the truth.  If Alexa didn't hurt her, don't say that she did.  Irma insists that Alexa beat the snot out of her.  Irma wants to tell Nandito what a big bully Alexa is.  Araceli also advises her against involving Nandito in adult mess.  As soon as Nandito arrives home from school, Irma tells him that Alexa opened up a can of whoop a$$ on her and for not reason.  Araceli tries to stop her.  Irma insists on lying to Nandito and tells him that Alexa beat her all over the room.  This completely pisses Araceli off and Araceli tells Norma that she will no longer represent her.  Around this time, Armando kicks down the door and tells Irma that he believes Alexa.  He also informs her that Alexa is suing him and that he is taking the boy and the pig to live with him.  Armando yells at Araceli for being a low down lying accomplice.  He runs to Nandito's room and grabs him and the pig.  He announces that he's outie with the kid.  Irma says over my dead body and stands up.  It's a miracle!


Syndicate Headquarters:  Peralta demands to know why Renzi has not purchased entire neighborhood yet.  Renzi blames Chava for his lack of progress.  Chava is a neighborhood hero who has convinced the poor people not to sell their homes.  He's also convinced the hoodrats that Renzi is behind the recent crime wave.  Peralta tires of Renzi's excuses and demands to see charts and a report.  Renzi says that he left his power point presentation in his office.  Peralta and his posse follow Renzi back to his office where Renzi presents the quarterly executive report.  Crime is up, but sales are down.  Peralta tells Renzi that he'd better own half of the homes by the end of next month...or else.

Cuco's:  Lucas' mom tells Cuco that she is going to explain to Marisol that she does not have the hots for Lucas; she simply wants to be his friend.  Once she gains Marisol's trust, she will hint to Marisol that she is Lucas's deadbeat mother who abandoned him when he needed her most.  Marisol, will draw closer to her because she is her mother and will help her get closer to Lucas.  Cuco says that her idea is stupid.  Marisol is a jealous psycho girlfriend and will not understand subtle hints.  Cuco warns her against trying to to get close to Lucas and recommends that she admire him from afar.



Other News:

• Cruz Rojo:  Javier has cirrhosis of the liver and needs a liver transplant.  Good riddance!  
•  Dulliver tells Peralta that he "works" for Ripoll
• Isadora calls and pleads to speak to Dulliver.  She doesn't want Peralta saying bad things about her to Dulliver.  
• Paco convinces Greta to sell her bread at the Ripoll.  
• Javier admits that he never intended to divorce Lupe.  Chava tells him to get over it.  

  

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