Caray, Caray!

We began with Lichita flopping in the water in a bright red dress which no one seems to notice (this party must be that good huh). As she descends further into the pool we get a sudden flashback to her childhood. Growing up Lichita's favorite story was Alice in Wonderland. Her father had high hopes for her to fulfill the dreams he never accomplished. So starting from an early age he made sure Lichita studied often instead of reading childhood stories (Ignacio is like my mother who made me do extra book reports and math homework instead of watching tv...sigh). Anyway, all that hard work paid off because she grew up and graduated university. On the other-hand, at age 15 her little sister, Magos, surprised the family with her pregnancy.

Braulio and Lichita started together at Iconika. They were young and hopeful then. Lichita wanted to become Creative Director like her boss but those dreams were never realized. She was also unlucky in love. Braulio was Lichita's first love but nothing ever happened. Instead they became best friends.

We are interrupted from this sad take as Roberto saves a drowning Lichita. He begrudgingly performs mouth to mouth and after seeing that she was alive he leaves her hacking away (Oh no he didnt!). Lucky for him he quickly grew a conscious and took her to a more comfortable place to recover.

Meanwhile, Augusto is furious at Sandra for trying to start a "war" (he is mad that she made a remark to move the supermarket "Mas"presentation for another day). She angrily replies that they all have been working hard and there just so much. This does not phase Augusto because in his mind Sandra can do it all...so she better. Augusto gets called to make his big speech but I do not think he is saying anything important. Sandra rolls her eyes (and I too) as Augusto praises his "amor". I find her flashing him the heart sign and beauty pageant wave hilarious. Apparently Augusto has a son who is studying in the US and also a daughter that he had to be reminded of to mention (from his wife - there must be a story there since he rushed through that).

Roberto and Lichita are now in a hotel room (probably Chuchette's room knowing his shady ways) drying off. He tells Lichita to remove her clothing (her mind goes to the gutter) so that she does not get sick. However, she relaxes when he tells her to change in the other room. Making small talk, Lichita tries to mention that they have crossed paths recently but he doesn't remember and or care as he rushes to dry his clothes. She notices that he seems to be in a rush to get back to the party and he confirms saying he has important business to attend to. Roberto wants to know why she went into the pool when she is a horrible swimmer. This sets Lichita into a frenzy muttering about a disc. Roberto being the hero (albeit a dubious one) surprises her with the disc she risked her life for. He wants to know why this disc was so important to her which leaves Lichita at loss for words.

Back at the Gutiérrez household everyone is worrying over Lichita. Elsa thinks she is working late due to some assignment. Magos believes Lichita is with some handsome "galan". The dad dismisses Magos saying that is not like Lichita. Magos is all "you never know when your a little drunk/tipsy.

Perhaps Magos is onto something because next we see Roberto providing Lichita alcohol and she seems to be getting very comfortable. Not only did he save her disc but her backpack too. She tells him that she was working on a very important account (Mas) for Iconika. Roberto ears are perked and wants to here her ideas, if of course SHE is willing to bounce ideas off him. Lichita is surprised that he actually wants to listen to her. He lays it on thick by picking this time to remember her name (no not Lichita, but Alicia) which elates her further. Some time passes and Lichita is clearly tipsy, if not drunk. She insists on more alcohol and even Roberto has the decency to tell her she has had enough. She doesn't heed his advise, and Ms. Loose Lips starts praising Roberto by calling him her knight, angel and prince.

Next Morning

Lichita wakes up beside Roberto who professes his love for her and that she is the person he has been looking for all along. Lichita confides that because of him her life will be different. Unfortunately for Lichita this is just a dream and she wakes up on the couch to find a missing Roberto. Upon realizing the time, she rushes to get ready clearly late for the job that she was fired from (A+ for persistence).

The Gutiérrez household finds it strange that Lichita did not come home. Elsa could not get in contact with Lichita's phone (we find out that her battery died). Ignancio is ready to walk out and report her missing to the police (A- for effort but C for practicality...dude you cannot see!). Elsa calms him down and tells him to wait a little while longer...maybe they will here from her.

Lichita finally arrives to work and interrupts the meeting flustered and in the same unflattering red dress. It does not help that she cannot find the report that is the "perfect campaign". Sandra is quick to burst her bubble. They already have a perfect campaign for the project that was being presented before she interrupted the meeting. A confused Lichita, finally notices the projection with her campaign slogan. She also takes this time to find Roberto making a weird face in the corner (for some reason his face reminds me of Ben Stiller model poses from Zoolander...maybe its just me..in my defense it is very late and I start to get loopy at this time). Hurt and dissapointment plasters across Lichita's face as she realizes what just happened. And just like that her dreams of getting her job back, of supporting her family vanish. Sandra tells her that she is fired and Braulio think she may be descending into crazy land like her boss. She is forced to slowly pack her things and stare down Roberto for betraying her. Without missing a beat he continues Lichita's his presentation which everyone lurves of course. Even Sandra sheds her mean girl mask and praises Roberto for his creativity.

A sad tune follows Lichita as she slowly breaks down. Her friends Brisia and Braulio both clunk down next to her unaware of her plight. Brisia is the first to notice something is not okay, but Lichita wipes her tears and announces that she WILL prove that Robert presentation was her original idea (Go girl! Crying is okay but wont change the situation you are in). Lichita marches towards her office to find the disc where she saved her work.

Lying, thiefing, no shame in his game Roberto takes this moment to confront Lichita. She is going to report what he did. Roberto tells her he will deny everything. He needs this job. Lichita spits back that he is not the only one with needs...she has been working at Iconika longer than him and she has a family to support.

And on cue....the Guiterrez family storm into the company looking for Lichita. As if the day could not get any worse. Now her family knows that she no longer works for Iconika. Lichita tries to tell everyone that it was all Roberto's fault be he escapes the confrontation leaving her looking like the crazy one.

Back at home, Lichita tries to explains everything. She did not want to tell them she was having problems at work due to the growing bills. Ignacio blames himself for everything that is happening. (I found it funny when he thinks Magos is Lichita and tries to console her. He then jumps off Magos like a hot pepper when she says she is not Lichita).

Luciana, niece of Augusto, has arrived in town. First stop Iconika where she demands to speak to her uncle. However, he does not want anything to do with her or her family (hhmmm interesting). Luciano however seems like a person who does not take no for an answer so she sits and waits. After waiting hours she throws a fit at the secretaries for not offering her anything to drink. She threatens to tell her uncle about their poor hospitality skills.

Roberto clearly has a hidden agenda. As he moves into Elias old office. He requests the names of everyone who works at the company...so that he can spy...become familiar with everyone quickly. Roberta later meets with his friend for lunch (cannot remember his name). They talk with mouths feel making it even harder to understand what they are saying. The gist: Roberto feels bad about Lichita but he could not tell her why he did what he did (he does not trust women). All his friend cares about is how she looks.

Back to the Guiterrez household, Lichita tries to tell Ximena the truth about her work life but poor girl does not understand her tia. In the end, Lichita could not break Ximena's illusions since she admires Lichita so much. Roberto thinks it is okay to call Lichita for some urgent matter. She tells him off saying she still has dignity! Hmph!!

Next frame shows Lichita dressed in cow suit singing her heart away as she tries to sell milk. She is not deterred by snobby kids and continues doing the happy dance...that is until she sees Roberto around the corner.

Dignity que?? Gulp....

That's all folks!


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