Caray, Caray!

Irma being Irma – I love it!  Irma screams and swears she didn’t try to commit suicide – unfortunately, Aracely had already opened the door where Renzi’s goon was keeping watch --- and he heard everything as Irma finally let it out that Renzi tried to kill her!  tan-tan-TAN!!

Empresa Ripoll

Dani accuses Ollie of sending out a hit on Lucas.  She thinks he’s just playing cool and just waiting for an opportune moment to pounce.  Ollie tells her he could care less about her suspicions but suggests she remember Lucas has a turbulent past with some shady characters, any of whom would have been happy to provide the beating.  Dani refuses to believe Lucas hangs out with such characters now and Ollie tells her not to be too sure.  Dani is furious and leaves without another word. 

Goon Report

Goon calls Renzi – “La Vieja just spilled the beans that you and Manjarrez threw her off that roof to kill  her.” ruh-roh.  Renzi is furious!  His response is very disappointing.  After all this time, his only response is that they’ll need to disappear and starts to empty out the safe!  Really?  Why didn’t he just have her whacked when he had the chance?  He’s had her followed all this time.  Renzi, you’ve let me down.

Courthouse – Irma la Chanteuse

Irma starts singing.  She tells the judge about that fateful day when she went to Renzi Realty at Aracely’s request.  She feigned amnesia because she had been threatened.  Irma continues as the court reporter takes it all down.  She recounts how Renzi caught her going through the safe and was chased by Renzi and his goon until they trapped her up on the roof.  She was afraid to say anything until now because Renzi had threatened the life of her son. 

Run, Renzi, Run

Renzi calls his Primazo from the car.  He always had Irma followed to make sure her amnesia was real.  Darn it, she tricked him!  Pato reminds him he’d always been of the opinion that Renzi should just get rid of her, but noooooooo.  Renzi wanted to avoid more problems.  Well, now he’s got them and more, replies Pato.  The authorities now have the goods on Renzi for a murder attempt.  Renzi’s already accepted that their plans have gone to the devil.  Pato agrees Renzi needs to disappear.  Renzi pleads help from his Primazo.  Pato replies he’s already helped him as much as he can.  Now Renzi has to worry about facing the fury of Peralta.  Renzi is under the impression that this was unavoidable.  He plans to meet with Peralta who will help him, surely.  Pato isn’t as optimistic.  He wishes Renzi luck, cuz his life ain’t worth nothing.  He should enjoy his last hours.  Renzi pulls off his headphones in disgust and Pato just laughs, saying Renzi owed him for causing Silvana’s exile.

Silvana’s Hideaway

Silvana speaks with Christian, discussing the misfortune of Javier’s demise.  Now that’s bad luck, no?  She confirms Pato was furious that Chava won the race, but he rebounded when he heard the good news.  Christian has no idea how Pato enjoys any bad luck Chava suffers.  Christian twists the knife, saying he would have thought Pato was still angry at Chava for having stolen his güerita.   Silvana says Pato was only angry because Chava made him look bad in Peralta’s eyes.  She’s convinced Pato loves only her.  Why just last night she hinted at the possibility of giving him a child.  Christian sarcastically says he’s sure Pato was all gaga over the idea.  She responds that Pato is worried that her exile is what causes her to think of those things and continues to worry about the risk he’s taking in coming to see her.  She’s sure that when she gives him the news that she’s preggers, Pato will do the impossible to be by her side.  Christian is worried, “So you’re pregnant?”  She says she only needs a doctor’s confirmation but she’s sure she’s preggers.  She just knows it.  She feels it.  Christian halfheartedly congratulates the future mamá.  Christian is interrupted by Fausto who tells him Queen Grrrrreta is ready for her juice.

Courthouse

Aracely pleads with the judge that Irma’s situation justifies a change to the judge’s ruling on Nandito.  Judge agrees.  Irma repeats that she lied and remained silent for only one reason:  the safety of her son.  Armie seems numb, saying he had no idea Irma sacrificed herself for her son.  Aracely emphasizes this proves that Nandito’s well-being is of utmost importance to Irma.  Irma pleads with the judge not to take away her son.  She’s not crazy (much).  She just wanted to protect her son.  Armie’s attorney begins to argue that the judge already gave her ruling and therefore……..Armie stops him and suggests they allow the judge to decide what’s best for his son.  The judge invalidates her prior judgment based on this new information.  She needs a few hours to deliberate but will have her new decision this same day.    All parties leave the judge’s chamber to await the verdict.  Armie’s attorney recommends they stay nearby until the judge makes her decision but Armie thinks they should go press charges against Renzi and Manjarrez and have them arrested.  Armie’s attorney agrees to keep watch.  He’ll call them with any updates.  Armie is adamant those dudes pay for everything they’ve done.  Everything.

Neighborhood

Miguelina finds Rosa and tells her Lucas is in agreement that Rosa should come live with them.  Whoopee!  Rosa’s happy but Migue warns her this is just a start.  There’s a lot of hard work ahead.  Rosa will move in today!  You woulda thought Migue would’ve started with the news of Lucas’ beating but she finally tells her.  Rosa’s impactada

Empresa Ripoll –

Sofia tries out one of Paco’s recipes, a Jamaica/chocolate combo.  He’s been experimenting with new concoctions like mole negro and a variety of chiles.  It’s wonderful!  She’s excited about his new ideas and the possibility of creating a whole new line.  Paco gets all serious and thanks her for her attitude last night at the wake when she tried to get closer to her sister.  Sofia assures him she will keep trying.  She knows how important this is to him and will do what she can so that his relationship with Aracely will improve.  He knows it will take time. 

Dani bursts in for a bit of time filler.  She’s not interested in trying Paco’s delectable new creation. WHAT? There’s always time for chocolate!  Silly girl.  She shares the news about Lucas’ beating and that he didn’t show up for work today.  So she’s leaving to go be with him.  Some unknown assailants left him in bad shape.  Sofia tells her to be careful and to send updates. 

Casa Miguelina

Rosa has joined Migue and Lucas.  La Cruz Roja told him his ribs will heal on their own.  Luckily, the other

injuries are minor.  The goons didn’t hit any vital areas.  Miguelina worries they could have killed him, the brutes!  Lucas confirms it wasn’t a robbery.  It felt more like retaliation.  Lucas doesn’t respond but Miguelina is strongly suspicious of Ollie.  Lucas refuses to believe this of Ollie.  He’s not a backstabbing kind of dude.  Lucas doesn’t want the police involved. 

Motores Chester

Chava is congratulated by  Don Brito,  Chava was sure this was his chance.  There was no other outcome possible.  He was able to make his jefe proud, may he rest in peace.  Senor Brito offers his condolences then goes on to say he’s not gonna beat around the bush, but then he does.  He knew Chava was a good racer but wasn’t sure he should take the next step with him.  Motores Chester isn’t the biggest company but he is able to support Chava at this point in his career.  He’s ready to support  him 100%, not only with a motor and some parts, but will support him to further his racing team (escudería) to the highest levels.  Chava is beside himself and thanks Mr. Brito profusely. 

Doctor’s Office

Silvana is seated across from the doctor, very sure she is preggers.  She’s watched her diet meticulously and has kept an eye on her fertility cycle.  Doctor agrees to run some tests and at Silvana’s request will do a full check up to ensure she’s in the optimal shape for motherhood.  She keeps insisting the results will show she’s preggers.  She’s so optimistic, I know something’s gonna go wrong. 

Empresa Ripoll – the wolf roams the halls

Marisol runs to catch up to Patricio.  She tells him she didn’t want to stay home all depressed.  She’d rather stay busy.  He reminds her to let him know if she needs anything.  She brings up the text message.  She’s not sure she understands why he would tell her she’s on his mind.  Well, he didn’t mean to make her uneasy, he just wanted to comfort her after what happened to her dad.  He promises never to do it again if it bothers her.  She admits his message did make her feel better.  He’s glad to hear that.  She tells him she’s gonna go through with the English classes.  He’s noticed she continues to struggle in speaking to him in the form of “tu”.  No matter, she can speak to him any way she chooses.  What’s important here is that she wants to improve herself.  Marisol recalls her father also wished that for her, to get ahead in life.  He reminds her he will pay for her classes but she objects.  She can pay out of what she borrowed through the  company.  Just how much did she borrow?  Dang.  Patricio promises that if she continues to study, he’ll sponsor her to the company so she’ll be recommended for promotion.   Marisol is shocked and he says it’s true.  They shake on it.  The lamb is getting herself in line to the slaughterhouse. 

Don Manuel’s Taller

Chava informs Don Manuel of Senor Brito’s offer.  Don Manuel assumes this means Chava won’t be working with him.  Chava explains the deal with Senor Brito is still in the workings so he’ll stay on at Don Manuel if needed.  Don Manuel agrees to keep him on and offers to continue to allow Chava the time off whenever he wants, as usual.  He’s so proud to have a champion working at his shop. 

Comandante Tavarez shows up to tell him he’s found the third Renzi Realty associate.  Turns out it was someone who worked in the maintenance department and he signed the papers but was never informed he was a partner, a fraudulent offense.  They can now move against Renzi Realty. 

Delegación – Guilt Trips

Armie, Aracely, and Irma arrive, looking for Tavarez.  While Tavarez is being called, Aracely apologizes to Irma for sending her to Renzi Realy and then for treating her so badly with regards to Nandito.  Armie chimes in saying it never occurred to him that her life and that of Nandito’s was on the line.  Here he was mud slinging, saying she had a screw loose (te fallaba un tornillo), and accusing her of faking her injuries.  Irma says it was the only way she could think of to protect herself against Renzi.  She had to put up with his insults and his hatred.  Not to mention her anger at how everyone doubted her and saw her as an evil woman.  But she did it all for her son.  He was the reason she was able to handle it all.  She would do it all a thousand times over to protect her son no matter what anyone thought.  Aracely is very sorry.  She offers to see if they can file charges in another department while Tavares is found.  Armie wants to know how Renzi had been threatening her.  She explains how he showed up at her hospital bed just as she came out of that damned coma.  She didn’t recall what had happened at first.  But as soon as she looked into Renzi’s eyes a flood of memories came, reminding her of what had happened.   She pretended to be asleep so he wouldn’t realize she could hear him.  He didn’t know if Irma knew what he was saying.  “He said that if I ever woke up and accused him, he would kill our son, my baby!  That’s why I faked the amnesia!”  Armando guiltily remembers all the horrible things he said to her.  She tells him she had to convince Renzi she remembered nothing.  She tells him how Renzi came to the house, acting as though it were a friendly call to see how she was getting along when in reality he was checking to see if her memory had returned.  Armando is angry she didn’t tell him.  It was his duty to protect her from that criminal.  Irma was afraid if Armando went up against Renzi and his gang, they may have caused him some harm.  No, she preferred to remain silent and fake her amnesia to protect her son, for her, for her family.  Armando’s impactado.  Well, now, this puts a different spin on things.  Oh hell, will I have to go back to her? decisions, decisions.

Casa de Miguelina- two-fourths of Mystery, Inc. back in business

Dani tells Lucas that Ollie denies all knowledge of Lucas assailants.  Lucas doesn’t think it’s Ollie either even though his abue also suspects him.  He’s known Ollie for a long time and knows he’d never hire a hit-squad.  “Whattya mean hit-squad?” Dani asks.  “Well, with the way they beat me and left me for dead, it’s obvious they wanted me dead,” Lucas explains.  Dani throws her arms around Lucas, not caring for his wounds.  Why, she wouldn’t know what she’d do if he were killed.  He thinks it’s important they find out who hates him so much they would contract a hit-squad.  Obvio.  Dani asks if he’s been up to no good.  Maybe he pissed somebody off without meaning to.  Nanay, he doesn’t think so and it wasn’t a case of mistaken identity cuz one of the goons said his name very clearly.  She thinks he should go to the police but he refuses, saying his past will only cast more suspicions on him.  He doesn’t want to be in Tavares’ sights.  He prefers to do some sleuthing on his own to find out who was behind the hit.  Smoochies.  He tells her he’s made peace with his mums. 

Empresa Ripoll

Christian drools over cellphone pics of his princesa.  He assumes she’ll come running to him for consolation when she learns of her novio’s death.  Yes, and he’ll tell her how much he loves her.  Creepy.  At least he didn’t tongue the phone.  EEEEEEEWWWWW

Delegación

Irma continues her tearful tale of woe.  She cries to think what would have happened if any harm had come to her family.  She weeps and leans on Armie who feels so guilty she had to go through this alone.  She really starts sobbing now, “I’ve suffered so much, Armando.  So much. waaaaaaaah.  Hiding my anxiety, fear. waaaaaaaah, crying alone, waaaaaaah.”  “You’re not alone,” says Armando. “I’m gonna protect you from that tipo.  I’ll see that he pays.  He’ll go to jail for life for the attempt on your life.”  Irma tells him she’s very afraid.  What will happen when he finds out she talked?  What will happen?  Armando is taking charge.  He won’t allow him to harm her or his son.  He continues to console her as she continues to sob.

Armando continues to apologize for thinking she wasn’t a good mother.  He’s sorry for how rotten he was to her while she was terrified of that assassin.  Irma takes the high road, “You have no reason to apologize.  I decided to remain silent.  It was my only option to protect you both with my silence.”  Riiiiiiing!  Armando’s phone rings.  It’s Chava calling about the visit from Tavarez saying he’s about to arrest Renzi for fraud.  Chava notices Armando isn’t cheered by the news.  Armando explains that Renzi isn’t just a fraud, he’s also an assassin!  He explains Renzi is the one who threw Irma off that roof.  He further explains he’s with Irma this very moment to file charges against Renzi for attempted murder.  Chava’s on his way, making good on Don Manuel’s offer to take time off whenever he chooses.

On Location

Hospital scene.  Paolo and Alexa go through their scene.  She cries convincingly, apparently channeling her angst over Armando. 

Peralta’s Den of Inequity

Renzi pleads his case before El Diablo Geronimo.  He tells him of his failed hit on Irma.  He swears he had to kill her before she talked.  Geronimo observes Irma failed to die.  Renzi can’t understand it.  She fell three stories!  Then she faked amnesia.  Geronimo doesn’t skip a beat saying sarcastically that Renzi of course believed her.  Renzi informs Geronima that he didn’t take any chances and made sure she was watched so he would know right away if she talked.  Once she did, he didn’t waste any time in racing over her to tell him, cuz he’s got Gerry’s back.  He was able to bring all incriminating documents along with him.  They’re right outside in his car.  No worries.  He’s sure Irma’s going to file charges and that’s why he’s gotta disappear.  He asks Geronimo for his help.  I can’t help but laugh at Gerry’s face.  He’s seriously listening but I think I know what his response will be.  He looks at Aldo and ponders, “So, it’s my understanding that your decision to off that woman Irma was taken to avoid unwanted media attention.”  Renzi affirms and says he knows Gerry doesn’t like attention from the media who would have pounced once they smelled blood.  Gerry magnanimously agrees to help Renzi since he’s part of the organization.  He orders Aldo to put his jet at Renzi’s disposal.  Renzi is pleased as punch.  Gerry informs him he can hide at his Cabos place until they can get him out of the country.  He’s only too happy to return Renzi’s loyalty.  Renzi opens his mouth, again.  He confesses he was way nervous about coming here, especially after his Primazo warned him not to.  Gerry acts as though he’s surprised Patricio would have this opinion of him.  As for Renzi, he plans to pay him everything he’s entitled to.  What a nice guy.  Renzi can’t believe this especially since he hadn’t completed his mission.  Gerry tells him to consider it a bonus…..for notifying him.  Well, Renzi thinks Gerry is a straight up great guy.  Aw, tis nothing, says Gerry.  He instructs Renzi to give Aldo all the documentation for destruction – especially the incriminating documentation.  Gerry wishes Renzi a bon voyage.  Renzi will never forget what Gerry’s done to for him and thinks he’s a tipazo!  Gerry feels it’s the least he can do for his patsies people.  Renzi leaves when Aldo returns to say everything’s ready.  Gerry sits back and lights himself a congratulatory cigar.

Doctor’s Office

Silvana paces nervously as Doctor comes into the office. She insists on knowing how far along she is.  ruh-roh  Doc doesn’t respond and asks her to take a seat.  She confirms she had a previous pregnancy.  Doc asks about complication – this doesn’t look good.  Silvana explains about the hemorrhage early in her pregnancy and she suffered a miscarriage.  She says the hospital performed a procedure (sorry, couldn’t get the actual procedure named).  Her spidey-sense finally starts tingling and asks the doc why all the questions.  He’s sorry to inform her she cannot become pregnant.  Silvana is muy, pero muy, impactada  No Puede Ser!

She can’t believe that’s possible.  The hospital told her at the time that she was perfectly healthy, that she’d be able to have children with no problem.  The doctor believes that when they performed that procedure, they caused a perforation in her uterus.  Silvana doesn’t understand.  She’s never suffered any pain, ever.  Doctor explains it started as a small injury that grew over time and caused her to become sterile.  Silvana refuses to accept this.  She must have a child!  Destiny can’t do this to her.  All her hopes and dreams are broken.  It isn’t fair!  Doc recommends a second opinion but he fears the results will be the same.  Silvana is distraught.  waaaaaaaah

                                                  

Drive to Anvil Shop

Renzi is in the passenger seat with Aldo sitting directly behind him like Clemenza of The Godfather.  He’s busy explaining the metal briefcase contains all the Renzi Realty documentation.  Renzi turns around and hums along merrily as he pulls out his cellphone.  Aldo, meanwhile is setting aside the briefcase, getting ready.  Renzi is busy speaking to Primazo, saying what a great guy Gerry is and how wonderfully he reacted to Renzi’s buffoonery.  Patricio finds this hard to believe.  Believe it, Renzi says.  Why he’s on his way right now to Gerry’s jet which will fly him to Peralta’s exclusive Cabo hideaway AND he’s gonna pay him!  Patricio never believed Gerry would have forgiven Renzi’s stupidity regarding the Irma issue.  Renzi accuses Pato of turning his back when Gerry extended his hand.  Gerry surely appreciates loyalty.  “Well, Primazo del Primor, this is the moment that I’m taking off in a jet. I’ll be in touch.  Behave yourself, badly.”  He snickers as he ends the call.

Delegación

Now in Tavarez’ office, Armando insists this is nothing less than attempted murder.  Renzi and Manjarrez  threw Irma from the roof.  They’re assassins!  Tavarez says he will arrest them based on Irma’s accusations.  Irma’s worried they’ll find her if they find out she’s ratted on them.  Armando tells her not to worry.  Renzi won’t come near her or Nandito.  They’d have to go over his dead body to do so!

Casa de Miguelina

Lucas tells Dani about Rosa’s diary blah, blah, blah, abue’s invited her to move in, blah, blah, blah.  He’s still complaining about his injuries but is sure he’ll be just fine by tomorrow. 

Oficina de Ollie

Ollie complains to his dad that Dani thought he was capable of putting a hit out on Lucas.  Geronimo says that stupid girl hasn’t considered he raised Ollie with the same principals he himself lives by.  She doesn’t realize Ollie is incapable of hurting anyone.  Geronimo is sure Lucas has continued in his evil ways and someone got even.  Geronimo tells him to stay firm and find a way to come out looking like a Mafioso (sorry, I’m sure I lost something in the translation here.)   Ollie says that if he’d wanted Lucas’ face used as a punching bag, he would’ve done it himself.  Gerry tells him to control himself.  He shouldn’t show any emotion and just ignore the accusations.  He’s sure Dani will soon realize her biggest mistake was ending her relationship with Ollie. 

Delegación

Now Chava joins the group and Irma tells him how she realizes maybe she should have told about Renzi’s threats before but she was so afraid.  Chava also apologizes for having thought such evil thoughts about Irma. He never realized the hell she was going through alone.  She says his apology isn’t necessary.  How was he to know?  In his eyes she was just a manipulating blackmailer trying to hang on to Armando.  Armando informs Chava they’ve filed charges against Renzi.  Well, big, bad ol’ Chava doesn’t plan on going anywhere until they drag Renzi in.

Silvana’s hideway

She calls Christian with the bad news.  She doesn’t tell him but tells him through her tears that she needs to see him ASAP.  She feels likes she’s going bonkers. 

Casa Ripoll

Christian gives Fausto the story there was a gas leak at his apartment as his excuse to leave.  Fausto tells him to take his time and reminds him the invitation is still open for Iker to come live in the employee wing of Casa Ripoll. 

Delegación

Somehow, Chava feels there is no doubt that Patricio helped Renzi harm Irma.  Sofia asks the obvious question, “Did Irma say that?”  No, says Chava, but those primos are one and the same.  He thinks it stands to reason that Patricio knows Renzi Realty is a criminal activity and that Renzi is capable of anything.  Tavarez arrives just then and Sofia implores Chava to just let the cops do their jobs, for goodness sake.  Behind every hothead piloto stands a level headed qüerita.  Chava insists he’s right.  Sofia is worried.  She never thought Patricio’s cousin was a criminal.   He warns her not to mention anything to Patricio.  He’ll call her later with an update. 

Meanwhile, Tavarez assures Irma he’s assigning a security detail for her protection.  She shouldn’t worry about reprisals.  This makes Armie happy.  Tavarez has signed a warrant for Renzi’s arrest.  Chava, of course, wants to go for a ride along but Tavarez declines.  Chava insists and Armie wants one chance at Renzi to rip his face off.  Tavarez firmly denies their requests – finally, a cop with a sense of propriety.

Aracely announces she’s heard from the attorney that the judge’s decision is ready and they’re wanted at the courthouse.  Armie asks Chava to keep an eye on what happens with the arrest. “As if you didn’t know better,” says Chava.  They exchange knowing glances.

Casa de Miguelina.

Rosa has moved in with the help of Cuco.  Lucas welcomes Rosa……blah, blah, blah.

Oficina de Ollie

Dani comes in to deliver a report.  Her attitude is cold as ice and his is a study in indifference.  He speaks up and says he is truly offended she would think he would seek vengeance against her novio.  “After all the time we dated you should have come to know the type of person I am,” he says.  Actually she wouldn’t know.  She thought he was a great, sweet guy.  “In the end, that doesn’t mean anything,” he says.  “You decided to go back to Lucas and I respected that.  Doesn’t that speak to the good person I am?”  “Sipi,” she responds.  ugh.  “Dani, I moved on because I realized you weren’t essential (imprescindible) in my life and I’ve stopped giving our relationship so much importance.   Therefore, it wouldn never occur to me to send someone to beat Lucas.  But you can think what you want, it doesn’t matter to me anymore.  One more thing:  Once you’ve recovered your objectivity, you’ll realize that Lucas is still involved with questionable doings (cosas turbias=cloudy).”  He wishes her luck and thanks her for the report.  She leaves in a huff. 

Renzi Realty

Tavarez arrives with a search warrant and an arrest warrant.  He demands to know where Renzi is.  All the employees deny knowledge.  Tavarez instructs his officers not to let any in or out without his authorizations.  Too late.  Our friendly neighborhood buttinsky, Chava, has just strolled in.  He explains he must see them capture the tipo but it seems the bird has flown the coop.

Hey, this isn’t the way to the airport…..Is that an anvil up ahead?

Renzi assumes they’re taking this route to avoid the cops.  No one says a word but he keeps yakking away, saying he was so worried Peralta wouldn’t forgive him.  “He’s known for not forgiving mistakes.  But he acted with the utmost respect with me.  Like a big man.  Surely it was because he liked me, no?”  Aldo finally speaks, “That’s how he is, although he appears otherwise.”  Renzi’s appeased and envisions sunning himself in the beautiful beaches of Cabo with some beautiful güeras at his side.  His jet will land on a private runway, with a CocoLoco in hand.  I called it!  Aldo reaches over with a garrote in hand.  Renzi’s Anvil comes in slo-mo.  Well done, Geronimo, well done.