Caray, Caray!

Don Peralta’s Office

Geronimo is worried Silvana will rat out Patricio and him to the authorities.  She’s a loose cannon.  She swears she’d never do that.  She pledges her allegiance to him and asks him to allow her to return.  Welllll, Gerry’s not so sure about that.  She and her brother have caused him an awful lot of headaches lately.  Silvana, feeling his hands closing around her throat pleads for mercy and asks for the honor of working for him.  She’d do whatever he asks.  Well, ok, he’s gonna allow her to return.  Silvana just about bows and scrapes, thanking him profusely.  For her first assignment, he wants her to speak with Cristian and warn him her life is in danger if he talks.

Empressa Ripoll

Paco hands Sofia the ransom money collected from the employees, many of whom gave up part of their paycheck.  Some, like Lucas, gave their full paycheck.  Dani is touched by the gesture and very grateful, neta. Thankfully, it wasn’t needed and Sofia is going to seek Noemi’s help in giving it back.  She plans to reward them once the company is back on its feet. 

Taller de Don Manuel

Don Manuel uses this rare opportunity that Chava is in to tell him Don Brito is renting floor space in the shop for Chava’s racing team.  Chava is glad to get some good news for a change.  He’ll call Brito for the deets.  He assures Don Manuel he plans to continue working there, sometimes, if nothing else comes up.

Back at Empresa Ripol, the seduction continues…..

Eeeeeeew, Pactrick tells Marisol her work is impeccable.  He says this as his eyes linger over her breasts.  ack!  She’s humbled by his compliments and he tells her she needs to build up her self-confidence, etc., etc.  By the way, he wonders if maybe she can stay late to help him review some……cotizaciones (quotes).  He’s really close, up in her face.  She nervously accepts, then leaves as he grins lasciviously.  RUN, MARISOL, RUN!!!

Elsewhere Alexa and Armando (Armexa?) continue their PDA.  She just stopped by for a quick PDA after dropping off Dani.  He tells her about dropping the bomba on Irma about their living arrangement.  He’s done with the secrets.  Now he just needs to tell Nandito.  Alexa asks how Irma took the news.  Well, whaddya think.  We’re talking Irma here.  It could’ve been better.  Alexa takes this as good news and is glad Irma knows.

Casa Ripoll

Grrrreta is on the phone with Pato.  Greta has to hand it to Chava.  He’s never shied away from danger when it comes to protecting her daughters.  Pato’s less impressed.  He sees it as yet another opportunity for Chava to come off being the hero.  Greta understands Sofia’s disappointment with the end of the relationship but Greta feels it’s for the best.  Patricio is sure Sovia will end up with Chava again, especially after his heroic act.  Greta doesn’t think Sofia should return to Chava.  Sofia gave up this love for Aracely’s sake, as well as that of her child.  Pato:  huh?  It’s now Greta’s turn to drop a bomb.  She tells Pato Aracely’s expecting Chava’s child.  tan-tan-TAN!

Empresa Ripoll

Matias talks to Irais about Ho-veth’s rejection.  He’s just happy to be working with the genius that is Paco.  But after work, his mind goes back to Ho-veth.  Irais shares that Ho-veth took off to Miami without so much as a Gracias for all the time she stayed at Irais’ and all the free meals.  Matias babbles on about Ho-veth and how he got used to the clubbing they did.  Jughead finally asks Irais what she’s doing tonight.

In Sofia’s office, Pato tells Sofia he’s been brought up to date on the Dani fracas by Greta.  Sofia is aggravated to hear Greta still confides in him.  Pato also informs her Greta told him about The Breakup, which aggravates her further.  She plans to ask Greta to exclude her from her conversations with Pato.  Patricio twists the knife, taunting her about her decision to dump him in order to go after a man who impregnated her sister!  ¡Y Olé!  But, she’s no longer part of his life so he’ll excuse himself and leave.  Sofia pretends to study some spreadsheets and doesn’t react until he shuts the door behind him. 

Outside, somewhere in the neighborhood, Lupe meets up with Cuco and returns the can used to collect donations for Dani’s ransom.  She’s returning it to him since the money was collected at his joint and wasn’t needed after all.  According to Lupe, he kept a list of all the donors (didn’t look that way to me, but oh well).  She rushes off, literally leaving him holding the bag can. 

Empressa Ripoll

Patricio doesn’t waste any time calling his beloved to tell her the news about 1) Chava’s baby-mama-drama, and 2) The Breakup.  Silvana is quick to realize that idiot Sofia must have taken the high road and sacrificed her love for the sake of her sister, who surely hates her.  He asks for details on her visit to la delegación, but she doesn’t want to discuss it over phone.  She’ll tell him later.  He lets her know he’ll be “working” late.  He’s not happy to learn she’s returned to her apartment.  Patricio is frantic at the thought of Peralta’s reaction to this news.  She repeats they need to talk.  She’ll text him with the time and place. 

Gerry visits Sofia in her office.  He feigns relief at the good news of Dani’s safe return.  Sofia repeats her appreciation for all his help during this nightmare.  He assures her he’s always available to help her.  He’s surprised she didn’t take him up on his offer to use his security team and avoid putting Chava and his friend in danger.  She repeats she didn’t want to risk angering the kidnappers who had warned her not to involve police or security forces.  He repeats he’s glad everything turned out well.  She’s afraid the nightmare isn’t quite over yet.  Turns out the “brains” behind the kidnapping is the brother of one of her ex-employees and confessed he gained employment at Casa Ripoll with the intention of killing Greta.  It’s complicated.  The kidnapper is somehow convinced Greta is responsible for his mother’s suicide.  According to the police, his sister is not connected to his quest for vengeance. Gerry acts as though he’s interested but he’s heard all he needs to save Silvana’s life…….for now.

Gerry only wishes he could take away anything that’s bothering her.  He knows how much she loves Chava and how it must hurt to be apart from him.  She stupidly admits to this man who she really doesn’t know that, well, that she feels as though she’s lost her joy of life.  She pouts.  He understands and that’s why he’s sorry the life has separated her from Chava FOR-E-VER!!  He had a chance to speak with Chava last night.  Chava told him the reason for The Breakup.  Sofia’s surprised Chava would discuss The Breakup with Gerry.  Gerry is of the opinion that regardless of how much she loves him, what Chava did was a betrayal (canallada) and she should feel duped.  He’s sorry to say this (HA!) but he doesn’t understand how a man who claims to have loved her above all things ended up involved (involucrar) with another woman.  She protests and says the situation is not as he thinks.  In a way, Sofia blames herself for the baby-mama-drama situation because she doubted Chava’s love and rejected him.  “It was during that lapse that he, er, had pillow talk with……”  Gerry finishes her sentence, “with that other woman.”  Anyway, Sofia tearfully explains she had to sacrifice herself and break up with Chava, for the good of that baby.  It’s also for that reason that she and Chava could never be together.  Gerry tenderly puts his arm around her as she cries.  bwa-ha-ha. 

She apologizes for her sentimental outburst.  No worry, he tells her.  He’s happy she sees him as a friend and is hopeful he can be there as a refuge during moments such as these.  She thanks him for his understanding but she needs to get on with her life and meet her commitments.  He doesn’t see how she can work with a broken heart.  Her only solace is that Chava will be there caring for her sister during her pregnancy.  “Your sister?” he gasps.  Wow, this is just like a Telenovela!  Sofia explains they’re half-sisters, with the same father.  Boy, Gerry now fully understands her sacrifice.  Not wanting to go into too many details (but does anyway), she’s happy Aracely is now living at Chava’s and maybe, sob, with time, sob, Aracely and Chava end up together.  waaaaaaah.  Gerry tells her she’s a unique, formidable woman and therefore doubts Chava will ever stop fighting for her.  She’s worried about that and doesn’t know how to make Chava understand there can never be anything between them.  Gerry see’s his chance and jumps on it, taking both her hands and saying, “Sofia, use me so Chava will forget you.” Sofia’s look:  huh?

Gerry explains the only way to get Chava to stay away is to convince him there is another man and he’s offering to be the “other man”.  Sofia makes it very clear she’d never considered seeing him.  Gerry tells her not to misunderstand; it would just be a front. Sofia doesn’t like lies.  It’s simple, he explains.  They don’t actually have to date but she can tell Chava they are and that she’s seeing (Gerry) him in a new light.  This will convince Chava she’s decided to go on with her life.  Sofia doesn’t think it’s such a hot idea but agrees to think about it.  Gerry leaves and Sofia looks as though she thinks, “QTH?”

Taller de Don Manuel

Chava’s still there!  Who’d blame him, considering what’s waiting for him at home.  Armando shows up, bringing more parts.  Chava gives him the good news about Brito and the setup of the racing team here at Don Manuel’s shop.  Bro-hug, but the celebration is short-lived.  Chava is sad because he can’t share this good news with his güerita, especially now that Sofia knows the baby-mama is living at the Lupe Hostel for Wayward Rejected Lovers. 

Chava’s frustrated.  He just can’t accept Sofia’s rejection!  Armando suggests he be patient and maybe once the baby arrives, things will change.  Chava can’t wait that long.  This love is all-consuming, it’s killing him!  Armando insists Chava give it time.  Sofia may come around and realize there is a future for them.  Chava’s afraid that Sofia will forget him in the meantime, begin a new life, and maybe this great love of theirs will cease to exist!  He doesn’t want to lose her.  Huge sigh.

On Location --- Ay Caray! Did you get that on tape?

Kissing scene.  Directors calls “Cut!” and calls for makeup.  Alexa is jogging away from the scene when Irma appears out of nowhere and grabs Alexa by the hair!  “¡Condenada! ¡Suripanta! (floozy) How dare you take away my  husband!  Desgraciada!  Aaaaaragh, I hate you!”  Irma eventually gets Alexa on the ground and continues slapping her as Alexa screams for help.  Paolo runs to her rescue while a woman seems to have captured every slap on her phone.  Irma has gone over to the loca side, again! 

It takes Paolo and the director to pull Irma off Alexa!  Irma is not going quietly, “You couldn’t wait to go live with my man! You are a Zorra desgraciada (disgraceful ho)!  QuitaMaridos (husband taker)!  No matter what you do, you’ll always be the lover, the other one, LA OTRA!  I am Armando’s only woman, the only one.  You hear me?  Let me go!”  They do, and the purse-swinging Irma charges Alexa but the director catches her and calls for security, who drags Irma away screaming, “¡Maldita! ¡Mil Veces Maldita!” AAAAAAARRRRGH!  There are a lot of cameras now, catching Irma in full fury.  Alexa tells Paolo she’s ok, just frightened.  The director demands to know who that woman is and Alexa, now crying, explains she’s her bf’s ex.  Now the TN version of TMZ are in her face asking, “Alexa, who is that woman and why did she call you ‘Zorra, quita maridos’?” and “How long have you been seeing a married man?”  Director steps in and shoves them away.  Alexa seeks solace in Paolo’s arms. 

And now it’s Irma’s time in front of the TMZ crew.  “She set eyes on my husband ever since he became her chauffeur.  She sleazed herself right in and, as everyone knows, my husband is muy güapo. She would come to my Papuyo’s house and now, thanks to her, he doesn’t want to have anything to do with me or my son. sniff.”

Alexa later tries to apologize to Guillermo, the director who look close to tears himself.  This couldn’t  have happened at a worse time, with all the press there.  This is going to cause a whole lot of bad publicity.  He warns her that this is the last time he’ll permit her personal life to interfere with his film and stomps off.

Empressa Ripoll.

Lupe continues in her buttinsky mode and comes to see Sofia, telling her she really wished things had worked out for Sofia and Chava.  Sofia explains it would be best for them to forget about each other.  She confirms she knows about the baby and that Aracely is now living with Lupe.  Lupe assures her Chava was not involved in the living arrangement.  Lupe just saw how Aracely was not doing well physically as well as emotionally.  Aracely needs a lot of affection and still holds a grudge against her father and feels Sofia is his favorite.  Sofia denies this is true and has tried so many times to prove it to Aracely.  Well, as the grandmother, Lupe feels it is her duty to provide assistance to Aracely.  Sofia is grateful for her attention to Aracely but Lupe feels guilty about it since Sofia is the one who lost the most.  Sofia hopes Aracely will find the same love and affection at Lupe’s that she found herself.  She asks Lupe to please take care of her sister.  Lupe tells how Aracely is feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome because Chava is being so mean to her.  He’s avoiding her like the plague. 

Taller de Don Manuel

Chava shows Brito some empty space at Don Manuel’s shop.  Brito takes this opportunity to ask Chava if he and Armando can check out the all-terrain race in Baja California.  He’s planning to enter a car in the next race.

Empresa

Quick scene of Marisol at her desk thinking of McCreepy, remembering their kiss. 

Restaurant

Pao is still nervous seeing Silvana in a public place.  She laughs and says she had a talk with his boss and convinced him to forgive her.  Pato can’t believe it.  “You underestimate my power of persuasion,” she tells him.  “As of today, I can now live in my apartment.  There is nothing standing in the way for us to be together whenever we want, mi amor.  Aren’t you happy?”  uh, yeah.

Hostel de Wayward Rejected Lovers

Princess Sofia comes by to speak with her sister but is met by the Ice Queen.  “I have no issues involving you,” says Aracely.  “Ok, fine, say what you have to say then leave.”  Sofia explains she’s wanted to come by ever since she found out about the pregnancy to say she understands Aracely’s situation.  “Don’t be such a hypocrite, Sofia.  Don’t come here with your lies of how you ‘sacrificed’ yourself for my happiness. The truth is you hate me because of this pregnancy.  Let’s be real.”  Sofia persists, saying she doesn’t hate her and would never wish her harm.  “Oh, please,” Aracaely spews, “You’re trying to move me with your good deeds (obra de bondad)?  You can’t stand it that another woman conceived a child with the man you love!”  Sofia doesn’t deny the news hurt her.  She never would have expected it.  Aracely sarcastically mentions this must have changed Sofia’s plans with Chava.  Sofia admits it did but that’s why she ended it with Chava.  So he could be by Aracely’s side.   Aracely continues her rant, taking no prisoners, “Don’t put on the martyr act only seeking out everyone else’s happiness!”  Sofia says Aracely has no idea how this hurts her; having to confront this reality; the sadness she feels over lost dreams. “Oh shut up already,” screams Aracely.  “Why do you hate me so much?” asks Sofia.  “All I’ve ever done is try to get close to you and do what’s right?”  That did it.  Get the Violins ready cuz Aracely’s getting on the Pity Party Express once again.  “All you’ve ever done is take everything I’ve ever loved in my life.  Chava could have been happy with me if you hadn’t come along.  My father would be by my side if you weren’t his daughter.  You destroyed my life Sofia!”  waaaaaaaah.  Sofia doesn’t know how Aracely can say that when it was Aracely who……but Aracely doesn’t let her finish. “Don’t try to change things around!  The only one here who doesn’t belong is you!  You’ve hurt me so much and you keep on doing so.  The love Chava feels for you and the hope he has of winning you back?  That’s what’s keeping him from me!  He will never give me what our child needs *sob*.  He will never give me a home while you are in his heart.  *sob*Neither I, or my child, have a future with him.”

Sofia tells Aracely she’s done everything possible so that Chava would understand their relationship is over, impossible.  Aracely smirks, “All that’s left now is for you to say you asked Chava marry me!”  “Nope,” says Sofia, “that decision is up to him.”  Aracely is still smirking, saying Sofia’s only done this to look good in Chava’s eyes, to keep him more obsessed with her than ever.  Sofia realizes nothing she says will change Aracely’s opinion of her, “It hurts that you doubt my wish for your happiness and that of your child’s.  You’re my sister.  I mean it from my heart when I say that I want you to form a family and a home.”  “Basta!” shouts Aracely, “Stop faking, Sofia!”  Sofia says it now doesn’t matter if Aracely doesn’t believe her, she’s done what she’s had to.  “And now?” demands Aracely, “you want my gratitude?”  Sofia says she just wants to be fair.  “Seriously?” asks Aracely, “You think rejecting Chava will leave the way clear for me?  No, while your presence continues to overshadow his heart, I have no chance with him.  Therefore, your sacrifice was for nothing!”  Sofia says she is truly sorry.  There’s nothing else she can do.  That’s all she came here to say and even though Aracely won’t believe it, she prays for Aracely and that baby she’s carrying.  She tells Aracely to take care and finally leaves.

Penthouse del Perdición

Ollie gives his dad the good news that Dani returned to work today and she’s very grateful for everything Geronimo did for her.  “Aw, shucks.  Tweren’t nothing.  It’s one’s duty to help when someone’s in a pickle.  I couldn’t stand by when she was in the hands of that varmint.”  Ollie also tells him he made sure Dani knew he, Ollie, didn’t pressure his dad to act, that dad did it all because of his friendship with Sofia.  Geronimo lays the foundation.  “I hold the Ripoll in very high esteem.  What if our families were to get closer?”  Ollie has the “Wait, what?” head tilt.  Gerry continues, “What would you think if Sofia and I were to get married?”  Now Ollie has the “QTH?” look.  Gerry goes on and counts the many ways Sofia is super-cool and the ideal wife for him.  Ollie reminds him Sofia is hopelessly in love with Chava but Gerry sloughs it off.  “Pffffft!  That relationship is over!  She told me herself!”  Ollie isn’t convinced this changes things.  This doesn’t mean Sofia will accept him.  Well, if business has taught Gerry anything, it’s taught him to answer when opportunity knocks; to create a fortune where ashes once lay.  He’s convinced Sofia will end up being his wife.  Now Ollie has that raised eyebrows, “Oh, really?” look. 

Battling Bickersons

Patricio is unconvinced they can live together.  It’s impossible!  When one enters the syndicate, what one does in one’s private life matters, it matters a lot!  Geronimo will be implacable if he even sniffs betrayal because of this marriage.  Ok, Silvana won’t pressure him.  He tells her to forget about playing the happy family.  She doesn’t want to continue playing the lover, waiting for him to come over.  He reminds her he came through and married her.   She’s not his lover, she’s his wife.  Now she needs to do her part and let him finish this job with Peralta without worrying about her and her persistent demands.

Tae Kwon Do What I Want.

Nandito’s confused.  Armando just got through telling him that Alexa’s his gf and now he’s saying she’s moving in with him?  QTH dad!  Número Uno needs time to absorb big news like this.  Nandito asks the big question:  Do novios live together?  Armando’s stumped.  “It happens sometimes when two people love each other.  Sometimes they want to see how they’d get along if they see each other every day, sharing everything until, well, how should I say this…..until they decide if they want to be together forever.”  Nandito asks if this is like playing at being married.  (They called it “shacking up” in my day) “Something like that,” says Armie.  “What’s important here is that Alexa and I are now a couple.  She’s always happy to see you and that’s why we’re going to have you over to stay with us a whole lot!  We’re gonna have a good ol’ time, the three of us.  You’ll see!”  Nandito asks the million peso question, “Does my mom know?” oh man, Armando keeps stepping in it, “Yeah, I told her but she didn’t take well.  But she’ll get over it and realize that I have to live my life, right?  But what’s most important to me is you.  Well?  Whaddya think? Are you ok with Alexa living with me?”  Nandito agrees because Armando is the best papito in the world.  yeah, right.  Nandito dreams of coming to visit with them, stay up late, and maybe visit Benito.  Armando is so happy and loves his son so much.  

Huruacán Irma Rests, for now…..

Speak of the devil, Irma is criticizing Aracely and saying Sofia is surely lying through her teeth.  Aracely repeats what Sofia said about sisterly love and how she cares about Aracely and the baby.  Sofia’s done everything she can to get Chava out of her life.  Irma’s not buying it.  If that were true Chava would have proposed marriage.  Irma rants:  “All the Ripoll are a bunch of liars and cuscas (my translators says – flirt, tart, hooker, whore – take your pick) and that’s why I went and gave Alexa a zarandeado (abuse publically) so she’d get it out of her head to be living with my Papuyo, cuz he’s my Papuyo, eh?”  Oh she’s still a bit angry, you think?

Aracely’s taken aback.  “How could you?”  Irma:  “And I suppose I was just going to sit back, knowing  that suripanta has moved into my Papuyo’s apartment?”  Aracely says what we’re all thinking, “Ay, Irma.”  But Irma’s proud of herself, “There I was, pulling out her hair, when two security goons dragged me away.  (huge sigh) The good thing is there was some press coverage and they saw everything.  Hopefully they’ll fire that cusca roba-maridos!”  Aracely warns her.  She should be more careful.  She just got through the custody battle over Nandito.  Her actions could cause legal problems.  Irma:  “Nothing holds me back.  I even talked with some of the reporters and I dragged Alexa Ripoll through the mud!  That vieja isn’t gonna have it easy with me.  I’m gonna put a lot of rocks along her path and I’m also gonna tell everyone that the trashy (pacotilla) actress is a zorra!”

Silvana’s Depa – Burn the Bed!

Silvana and Pato enter her bedroom to find the mattress and bedcovers still undone, bearing silent witness to Dani’s torturous ordeal.  As if Patricio wasn’t nasty enough, he’s worse!  EEEEEEEEWWWWW!  He pulls Silvana to him and says he can imagine Dani on that bed, begging and pleading for her life while Silvana’s brother holds back his desire to make her his.  “And then?” asks Silvana.  EEEEEEEWWWW, they’re getting off on Cristian’s sick obsession!  They proceed and get to it. Later, post nucky, Pato leaves and promises to come back. 

Depa de Armando

Alexa arrives.  Smoochies!  They talk domestic talk while the TV blares in the background.  Sure ‘nuff, Alexa’s beatdown is Breaking News.

Casa de Wayward Rejected Lovers

Lupe and Aracely are just the picture of domesticity as they prepare dinner.  Chava arrives and Lupe tells him how Aracely’s helping her make sopes.  Oh, and by the way, maybe they can start construction on the baby’s room?  Chava thinks it’s a bit soon to be thinking of that, no?  He kicks back to watch the Tele and catches Irma describing the blow by blow on the news.  Aracely admits Irma mentioned it but never imagined it was this bad.  Chava empathizes with his compadre and hopes he hasn’t seen this.

Too late. Over at Armando’s, he’s livid!   He can’t believe Alexa didn’t tell him about it and she tells him she didn’t want to bother him with his ex’s exploits.   He thought Irma was past causing Alexa problems.  Well, he’s gonna put a stop to this!  Alexa does what she does best.  Cry.  She knows Irma hates her and will continue to make her life miserable.  waaaaaaah. 

Back at Chava’s, Lupe’s of the opinion that Aracely’s cousin’s got a few screws loose.  Chava says Irma doesn’t understand that Armando is a free man and can do whatever he wants with his life.  I’m sure Chava is hoping Aracely gets the hint. And Armando had thought the bad times were over.  While they’re talking, Lupe tells them Marisol will be late coming home from the office.  Chava’s ears have finally picked something up and decides to act all brotherly, saying it isn’t right for a young girl to be out alone at night (lest there be predatory wolves de dos patas).

The Wolf Bares his Teeth!

Marisol is in Patricio’s office.  He’s poured them each a glass of wine.  She confesses she doesn’t drink after what happened to her dad.  He convinces her, of course, saying it’s just a glass of wine and she needs to relax.  She takes a drink and tries to leave.  He tells her to stay a little while longer.  Everyone’s gone and they can kiss without interruption.    He starts to kiss her and she nervously pushes him away, fearing someone may come in.  He doesn’t stop, saying he’s left word not to interrupt them.  She keeps resisting him but he persists, saying he can’t stop thinking of her, etc. etc.  She starts to giggle.  Effects of the wine? Maybe.  Anyway, she can’t believe someone as successful and handsome as he would notice her.  She keeps resisting him and wants to talk.  She wants to know what made him notice her?  He keeps telling her sweet nothings and she keeps giggling.  Oh no!  He goes for the buttons and tells her he wants to demonstrate just how much he likes her.  She’s definitely feeling the effects of the wine.  No, he wouldn’t!  He couldn’t!  Guess we’ll find out tomorrow!