Caray, Caray!

Paolo says good bye to Alexa from afar as Armando and Alexa rekindle their love.  Armando loves her, she loves him and Armie promises never to be jealous again.

New and Improved Casa de Chava

Joe College is studying.  Finals are coming up so he wants to hit the books but Sofia has other plans.  Smoochies. 

Depa de Armando – She’s baaaaaack!

Armando arrives home and we meet his new nanny, Dona Herminia, so we’ll know he wasn’t home alone or off to the carnival with various Ripoll employees.  Armando surprises Nandito with Alexa, who’s been waiting outside.  Nandito is super happy to see they’re back together again.  The following morning, Alexa and Armando drop him off at school.  (I’m confused, cuz she’s wearing the same dress from the night before. QTH?)  Anyway, there’s trouble in paradise cause Loca Irma is watching from across the street!  EEK! 

Casa Ripoll

¡Ostras! Las Hermanas Ripoll are busy signing letters of recommendation for the Ripoll employees and have been at it for some time because Alexa and Dani both complain.  Alexa’s feeling guilty for not having been there to support her sisters throughout all the upheaval at the company, even though she was out on location.  She knows if Octavio had lived to see the day his factory was in ruins, this would have killed him. Well, Sofia’s just happy no employees were injured and they should be grateful they still have their health and energy.  Dani teases that one of her sisters didn’t sleep in her bed last night.   Alexa tells them about her reunion with Armando.  She explains she was really nervous about seeing Nandito.  But when Armando told him she was back, Nandito was so happy that she’s sure they will form a happy family of three!  “¡Que se los digo yo!”  The sisters are all happy and Dani just hopes Irma doesn’t come up with one of her tricks again.  Sofia doesn’t think so now that Armando has full custody.  Well……..

Escuela Primaria – FOLLOW THAT CAB!

We all knew this was coming.  Irma shows up to pick up Nandito and tells him Armando gave his permission to take Nandito to visit her cousin Aracely in Monterrey.  He’s happy about the trip but doesn’t want to miss school.  He keeps asking questions and Irma’s in a hurry to get going.  She tells him she spoke with his teacher and that she has a suitcase all packed for him in the cab that’s waiting for them.  Armando’s at work so they’ll have to call him later to say goodbye.  She rushes him into the cab.  Armando arrives just in time to see the cab drive off.  He grabs a cab, “Follow that cab!”  The chase is on.

Delegación – What would the cops do without Chava?

Chava talks with Tavarez regarding his mother’s murder.  The assassins left without taking anything, so Chava knows it wasn’t a robbery.  Tavarez wants to hear Chava’s theory.  Chava knows full well that there’s someone out there who has wanted to harm him over and over again.  Even though Renzi is probably out of the country (he doesn’t know yet that he now sleeps with the fishes) he had to have accomplices or someone who gave him orders.  No way could Chava have had so much bad luck.  Tavares can only tell him that an eye witness saw Lupe talking to two trannys the day she was murdered.  He’s asked for the videotape of the security cameras installed throughout the neighborhood and hopes it will help identify the perps.  He may have information tomorrow.  Chava gets a call from Armando telling him he’s in pursuit of Loca Irma, who’s kidnapped Nandito!

Patricio’s Depa in the Sky – It’s Showtime!

Marisol is still in bed as Pato is dressing, presumably after a romp in the sheets.  She’s yakking and he looks bored.  She needs a job and asks for his help since he knows so many people.  Patricio gets back on the bed and tells her she doesn’t need to work.  He’s going to take care of her.  She thanks him but she  doesn’t want him to support her.  She wants him, not his money.  Besides, she’s not so worried about herself…..it’s about something else.  Something she wasn’t expecting that is likely to change everything.  That’s why it was so urgent for her to speak with him.  He stops smiling, “What are you talking about, Chiquita?”  “I’m pregnant!” she announces.  Tan-tan-TAN  ok, I know we were all expecting her to be expecting, but still, tan-tan-TAN!  Patricio freezes, only momentarily I’m sure.

We next see Patricio back out of bed as Marisol cries,  “I can’t imagine what my mother would have said.     I’ve failed her, I’ve failed my brother, I’ve failed everyone!  And you!  You don’t even say anything!”  She actually raises her voice.  “You don’t care?  You’re not happy we’re having a baby?”  He turns back to her, “On the contrary, I’m happy.  Having a baby with you fills me with hope!”  Marisol is relieved.  She’d thought he wasn’t going to want it.  She’s really happy because she does want to have it, and even wants to name it after him, Patricio.  ugh, she’s so naïve, I feel for her.  So he continues to feed her naiveté, “Well, we have to start making wedding plans.”  Marisol readily agrees, “We need to act fast, before I start to show. But first, you need to speak to my brother today to ask for my hand (in marriage).” suuuure, he says, “Don’t worry.  Tonight I’ll be doing things as they should be done.” Watch out Chava. 

Marisol buys into his bs, “I’m going to be the best wife.  We’re going to have a baby and oh, I love you so much Patricio!”  Doorbell rings.  Must be housekeeping, he says.  She lies back, content, as he leaves to answer the door.  He gets to the door and, surprise!  It’s Silvana!  Patrcio has that deer-in-headlight look so we can assume her arrival wasn’t part of his plan.  She’s just come back from visiting Cristian and it always upsets her to see him like this, in his own little world.  Patricio nervously tells her he was just about to jump in the shower and get ready for work.  “No prob,” she says. “We can jump in together.”  He pushes her away and she immediately knows something’s up.  “What’s wrong,” she asks. “Nada,” he responds, a little too quickly and then tells her not to be so paranoid.  She sees the glass of juice on the table, “Oh, I’m paranoid?”  She runs to his bedroom and he chases her but is unable to stop her.  She rushes in just as Marisol has put on her underwear.  Silvana stares at Marisol as she clutches the sheet to her chest.  Patricio. Silvana. Marisol. Oh my.

“Let me explain,” Pato says. “There’s no need to explain!” Silvana screams. “It’s very clear you’ve been sleeping with this ‘naca’!”  She picks up several pieces of bric-a-brac and hurls them at Marisol, who is still cowering on the bed.  Silvana next hurls herself at Marisol, calling her an ofrecida, an arrastrada (basically a ho)!”  She proceeds to give poor Marisol a beat down.  She slaps Marisol who screams for Patricio to help her.  He naturally leans back and smirks.  What else could we expect of him.  Silvana grabs Marisol by the leg, pulls her and slaps her again.  “Maldita Zorra!” She then drags Marisol by the hair as Patricio laughs.    

Silvana drags a screaming Marisol out of the bedroom.  Marisol continues to scream for Patricio to help her but he just stands by the stairs, laughing.  Silvana starts to choke her and Marisol breaks free, but not for long.  Silvana slaps her, “Just to be very clear, Patricio is my husband.  My husband!  Largate!  Get out of here and never come back or the whole world will no you are a golfa (ho)!”  She shoves Marisol into the hallway.  Marisol, clad only in her underwear hugs the wall and cries.  Talk about your walk of shame!  A business man leaves the apartment next door just to add to her humiliation.  He doesn’t offer his assistance and just walks by.  Just another day at the highrise, I guess.  Silvana opens the door only to throw the clothes at her and then again to throw her purse at her.  How humiliating.

Later, Patricio chuckles as he pours himself a drink.  Silvana doesn’t find this so funny and he tells her not to get so excited. “The only thing that naquita means to me is revenge of Chava.  Do you really think I could be interested in her?”  Silvana angrily pushes him away as he continues to explain, “She put herself before me on a silver platter.  She was a virgin.  Can you imagine that idiot Chava when he finds out what the favor I did for his immaculate sister?”  Silvana’s anger is not lessened, “I know you’re frustrated and hurt because Sofia preferred Chava.  But I don’t care about your stupid revenge!  The only thing that matters to me is that you are my husband and I will not forgive you!”  She attacks him, arms flailing, but he manages to hold her still and tries to calm her down,  “You and I forgive each for everything because you cannot live without me.”  He starts slobbering on her and she continues to fight him off but he wins.  As their theme song begins to play, he tells her, “You’re the only woman I desire; the only woman who excites me.  That naca nauseates me!  I find her repugnant.”  She continues to fight him but he continues to kiss her.  He asks her what she wants and she tells him she wants him to make her his, now.  And so their sick love continues. 

The Chase continues….

Armando continues chasing Irma but his cab gets stuck at a traffic light!  Armando urges the driver to go ahead, his son is in that cab!  Driver runs the light. 

Eventually, Irma’s cab arrives at the bus station.  She rushes Nandito and he wonders why she’s in such a hurry.  Armando’s right behind her.  He’s on the phone with Chava, telling him where they are.  Inside the terminal, Irma continues to rush, pulling Nandito along and walking as fast as her sprayed-on jeans will allow her.  Armando’s running along in the crowd, looking for her.  She gives Nandito money for water so he won’t hear her when she’s buying the tickets.  She gets tickets to the first bus out of there, headed for Arandas,  Jalisco – not Monterrey.  

Chavo has arrived to the rescue.  He runs to the ticket counter, asking if the young lady has seen a woman with dark wavy hair accompanied by a boy in a school uniform.  She tells him the woman bought a ticket to Jalisco which is boarding at Gate 3.  Chava calls Armando to tell him to rush to Gate 3.  He then calls someone (Tavarez?) to tell them he’s found her. 

Armando gets to the gate, calling out Nandito’s name.  He finally sees him by the bus.  He and Irma get into a tug of war with the child.  She continues to try and get Nandito on the bus but Armando prevails and pulls him to his side.  He asks her WTH is she doing?  She tells him to go off with Alexa and she’ll leave with Nandito.  He reminds her she can’t do this.  She doesn’t care.  She’s going to take him because he is her son.  “I gave him birth.  I have more right to him than you do!  He’s my blood.”

She grabs Nandito by the arm to drag him onto the bus but he refuses. She screams again that this is her son.  Armando holds on to Nandito tells Irma to calm down.  Chava arrives with Tavares and tells her to stop.  It’s over.  Tavares informs her that what she’s done is a crime and could end up in jail.  Nandito grabs on to his dad and cries.  Tavares tells her she’s on her way to la delegación, she’s under arrest.  Irma finally gets scared as the officers try to put the handcuffs on her.  She pleads not to be taken to jail.  Wow, really?  She pleads with Armando to do something so they won’t take her.  She next turns to Chava who apologizes but says he can’t do anything.  She pleads with Armando again as the police drag her away.  Nandito finally runs to his mother, screaming for them not to take her away.  She pleads with Tavarez and says she’ll never do it again.  She doesn’t want to go to jail.  Ay, ay, ay.  Armando pulls Tavarez aside and asks if they can just pretend this all didn’t happen.  He’s sure Irma has learned her lesson.  The hard way, but she’s learned.  He’s sure she’s repentant and asks him in the name of his son.  Nandito would be hurt if he sees his mother dragged off to the hoosegow.  Besides, he doesn’t plan on pressing charges.  His son has already been through so much.  Nandito tearfully tells Chava his mother only wanted to visit Aracely.  Chava tells him that wasn’t quite what Irma had in mind.  Irma tells him to shut up and he tells her he knows that wasn’t the plan.  Nandito asks for the truth. She admits she lied to him again and says she’s sorry. Nandito is angry but Chava tells him to let it go cuz he’s sure she’s learned her lesson.  Chava is sure Nandito will want to continue to see both his mother and his father as much as possible.  Irma snarls at Armando, “So what is it?  Don’t send me to jail!”  Tavares informs her they’re going to let her go, this time.  They take off the handcuffs as the bus driver calls, “All aboard!”  Irma tells him to wait cuz she’s going on that bus.  She tells Nandito she’s relay sick and has been sick for some time.  It’s best for her to leave now.  She’ll be gone for a while but she’s happy he’ll be with his father.  She’s sorry for everything she’s done and begs for his forgiveness.  Nandito forgives her, of course, because he loves her so very much.

 

A choir of angels sings in the background as Irma promises she’ll always think of him and will stay in touch by phone, ok?  Vale, says Nandito.  She moves on and thanks Armando for helping her stay out of jail.  Not only that, but also for putting up with her for so long after all the terrible things she did to him.  She promises again to never again be a problem so that he can be happy.  She hands him the key to “his” house.  She won’t be staying there anymore and besides, Nandito would be better off there.  Armando hopes she can also find happiness and not to worry because he will take good care of their son!  Irma turns to Chava and asks him to keep loving her son and watching out for him.  She knows she couldn’t have found a better godfather.  Chava tells her to take care.  Irma and Nandito have one last sob filled hug.  Irma finally climbs onto that bus and everyone cries. Another one bites the dust.

Peralta’s Office

Regina asks what’s to be done with the Ripoll documents on accounting, personnel records, etc.  Geronimo thinks those documents are as useless as that company and orders her to put them in the dead file archives.  As Regina is reviewing the documents, she thinks back to her convo with Armando when he told her he’s living happily with his son.

Casa Ripoll

Paco can’t believe Greta’s moving out of this house after so many years.  Greta cries, “The fire at the factory was horrendous, Paco, especially for Sofia who invested so many years of work.  But that misfortune has also taught me a lesson that has forever changed my way of thinking.  I’ve been such a tryant all these years.  It’s true.  I stayed away from the company because Chocolate Ripoll was in a very populated neighborhood.  Despite my negative attitude, Lupe tried to get to know me.  The people of the neighborhood have shown me they have the grand noblesse and values that I don’t have.”  Paco disagrees with her, “Of course you do.  Your biggest mistake was in not seeing those values in others.”  “Exactly.” she continues. “I’ve lost so much because of my arrogant and stubborn attitude.  But no more!  I want to be that girl who saw life differently, with no prejudices and who didn’t judge others.  I want to be someone else, Paco.”  She cries, Paco cries, even Fausto, who is never far away, cries. 

Patricio’s Highrise Hellhole

Silvana warns him again, he’d better not ever bring another woman into their bed.  He repeats it was just revenge.  He never felt anything for Marisol.  Silvana says it’s over and this business of having separate apartments is over as well!  As of today, they’ll cohabitate.  He tries to protest, reminding her of their agreement but she tells him she doesn’t care about that agreement. “You are mine alone and no one else’s.  From now on I will not be separated from you.”  smoochies

Outside, in front of the building…..

Marisol weeps as she comes to grips with Patricio being married to Silvana. “That’s why he didn’t even try to defend me!  waaaaaaaah  He didn’t care that she beat on me! He didn’t care that I’m going to have his child.  *sob*  He deceived me! He never loved me!”  waaaaaaaaaah

Depa de Armando

Nandito and Armando both tell Alexa how Irma saw the light and will never, ever, ever bother them again.  She’s gone off to Jalisco.  No mention of how she’s gonna live with no job, spousal support, etc. but who cares.  Everyone’s happy and Alexa has cooked them a wonderful meal.  They smell something burning and everyone runs to the kitchen.  Fun times

New and Improved Casa de chava

Chava tells Sofia about Reborn Irma.  She’s noticed a change in Grrrrreta as well.   Now that the factory’s burned to ashes, she’s more human.  Chava says trying times bring out the best in people.  They’re going to move on from this, with God’s help and Lupe’s help.  smoochies.  Well, we knew that wouldn’t last.  Here comes trouble.  Marisol comes in crying.  Chava and Sofia both wonder what’s wrong and Marisol ends up in crumpled in Sofia’s arms, sobbing.  Chava asks if she’s been assaulted.  What’s wrong?  Marisol blurts out, “I’m preggers!” waaaaaaaah

Patricio’s High Rise Apartment

Silvana tells Patricio he’d better consider hiring some body guards cuz  when Marisol blabs to Chava, he will not be very forgiving.  Patricio: “If that idiot already knew what I’ve done to his sister, he’d surely put on his big man from el barrio act and be over trying to clear the honor of his family.” Silvana:  “It’s possible Marisol is so ashamed she hasn’t said a word.  Tonta.  I almost feel sorry for her.”  Pato is so glib that he thinks aloud that Marisol can’t hide her pregnancy forever.  WHAAAAAAT?!  Patricio repeats that he’s left Marisol with a little souvenir.

Back at Chava’s, Sofia is trying to understand what Marisol just blurted out.

Marisol can only cry that she’s dying of shame and repeats she’s preggers.  waaaaaah!  Marisol goes off to her room.  Chava wants to get to the bottom of this but Sofia tells him to stay put.  Chava can’t believe this.  Marisol’s just a child.  No puede ser!  Sofia calms him down and says if Marisol said it, it must be true.  Chava doesn’t understand.  She’s not dating anyone.  He wonders if possibly Lucas…..Sofia quickly says she doesn’t believe anything happened between them.  Chava assumes whoever did it, abused her.  Sofia tells him to calm down.  It may not be as bad as he’s imagining.  He needs to let Marisol explain.  That’s exactly what Chava wants, an explanation from Marisol.  Sofia warns him to calm down before he talks to her.  If he doesn’t, it will only make it worse and Marisol may not talk at all. 

Aw.  Marisol continues to cry in her room over the realization that Patricio deceived her.  She still has the teddy bears he gave her.  She throws them across the room, “It was all fake.  You never loved me.  You deceived me!  And I gave you my life, my heart.  I hate you  Patricio.  ¡Te odio!”  She throws herself on her bed and has a good cry.  waaaaaaaah

Armando and his new family

The three of them are at a taquería and Armando talks about cleaning out their house.  Nandito is happy to hear they’re moving back to his house.  Before they do, Armando wants to give Alexa a chance to redecorate.  Oh no!  Hell, he’ll even sell it if she prefers.   Alexa is happy wherever Armando and Nandito are because she now has a family to take care of, “The man I love and the little angel I fell in love with the moment we met!”  family smoochies

New and Improved Casa de Chava

Night falls and Marisol is still weeping in her room.  Chava asks if they can talk and she agrees.  They remember how Lupe always had the right words for tough times.  “Especially  for such a delicate subject,” says Chava, “I know you could talk with her woman to woman or mother to daughter.”  Marisol cries, wondering why their mother had to leave them.  Chava agrees and says he has the same thought every day and feels as though he’s lost a chunk of his soul.  “I promised I’d take care of you but now look at what I’ve got to tell her.  It’s just that I can’t believe you could be pregnant.  You’re a good girl, you don’t like to be wild, and you don’t even have a boyfriend!  Or do you?  Did you and Lucas…?  Then who abused you Marisol?”  Marisol swears no one did, “I got into this by myself.  Please forgive me.  I’ve failed you and my mother.  I was so stupid.  I believed in a man who only used me as a diversion.  I thought his love was sincere, that everything he told me was from the heart.  But that desgraciado deceived me, he used me.”  Chava, no longer able to maintain his cool, demands to know who it is, because he’s going to have to stand up for her, “You’re not alone.  I swear I will bring him over here to beg on his knees for your forgiveness.”  Marisol refuses to name him, “I never want to see that tipo, ever.  He no longer exists for me.”  Marisol sobs as Chava hugs her.

Casa Ripoll

Lucas and Dan are snogging on the couch when Grrrreta walks in on them.  She understands their need to be alone but this is not the time for company.  Lucas apologizes and says he was just leaving.  The new and improved Greta suggests that if he expects to continue seeing her daughter, he should concentrate on getting a job until the situation at the factory is resolved.  Lucas readily agrees.  Dani explains they were discussing forming a duo and plan on recording a DVD and shopping it around.  Greta wants Dani to continue her studies.  Dani agrees, neta.  This music thing would apart from her studies.  Lucas is so talented and he’s written some ‘padre’ music.  That may be so, says Greta, but one must be realistic.  No one gets anywhere without studying.  Lucas intends on building a career but his main thing is music.  He thinks he and Dani would form a ‘chido’ duo.  Greta smiles and says young people always have lots of plans.  It’s great if they pan out but she suggests that they work at whatever they decide to do.  She warns Lucas that he’ll have to work hard if he wants to be part of this family.  She suggests he follow Chava’s example.  Lucas is all happy and says something in slang that neither Greta nor I understand.  He translates and says he does plan to work hard and win her over. 

New and Improved Casa de Chava

Chava complains to Sofia that Marisol wouldn’t divulge the name of the scoundrel, no matter what.  She advises him not to pressure her and just demonstrate he’s supportive.  Marisol needs him now.  Chava agrees and again wishes his mother were here.  She would know what to say.  Sofia is sure he’ll find the right words.  That’s all that matters now.  “No, it’s not,” he says.  “It’s also important for me to find out the name of the scoundrel who ruined her life.  I’d like to have that bastard in front of me right now!”

Depa de Armando

Armando admits it’s difficult for him to see Alexa kissing another man but he will try to contain his jealousy and be more trusting.  Alexa’s happy with that for now.  She wants the three of them to enjoy every moment and she plans to dedicate herself completely to making their family happy.  Armando’s confused.  What does she mean by that?  Alexa explains she wants to take care of them and also wants to help Sofia deal with all the problems.  Armando asks, “What about the acting?”  Oh, that.  That can wait indefinitely.  That’s all she really wants.  Armando can’t believe he’s finally at the side of the woman of his dreams, his life.  Alexa wants them to enjoy these moments as though it were their honeymoon.  Armando wants to work hard so he can give her the wedding she deserves.  She thinks that would be the cherry on top because nothing can make her happier than the life she has now with him and Nandito.  She doesn’t care where, when, or how.  She just wants them to be together.  Armando  thinks he has little to offer but she tells him he’s given her so much already.  Smoochies, and then some.

Avances

Marisol tells all!