Caray, Caray!

Here is the recap, courtesy of RGVChick:

Scenes combined for continuity. Flashbacks in italics.

Paloma’s Perilous Plight

Laura continues her testimony. She describes her first encounter with Blake as haunting...it is engraved in her mind and she still has nightmares. When she left Mexico, she never expected to see Blake again, but he managed to find her. Luisa shoots up out of her seat and shouts that Laura is lying, after which the judge orders her to sit down or she will be removed from the courtroom. The prosecutor accuses Laura of defaming Blake, a respectable businessman…a good man who tries to help people, but the judge stops him short and tells him that they are not there to pay homage to Mr. Blake; he then asks Laura to continue. Laura starts her story, “That day a frequent client came in drunk; and he was armed.”




The client placed his gun on the nightstand and laid on the bed face down. I straddled him, massaged his shoulders and told him to relax. Once the client fell asleep, I got the gun and hid it underneath the mattress. After I called in Toña to show her that the client had fallen asleep, she got money out of the man’s wallet and left.

Laura states that, with the gun she stole, she was intent on escaping until…

I stepped out of the bedroom into the hallway and saw Toña in the next room with a couple who had a baby. Toña told them that they’d better not come back to reclaim the baby as she handed them some money. After Isidro assured her they had no interest in the baby, Toña told the couple that the baby was exactly what her client wanted. As they left, the woman put the baby down on the couch and told Toña that whatever she did with the baby was her business. After Toña left, I walked over to the baby who was crying unconsolably; I picked it up to pacify it, and told her I would take her out of there. Toña returned and told me she was glad I was taking charge of the baby because she had no interest or skill in caring for her. She then told me that I would be taking care of the baby, but not to get attached to it because she would only be there until it was time to deliver her…in a month. After Toña left, I held the baby in my arms and looked down at her as she looked at me so innocently.

Laura states that, as she held the baby in her arms, she felt a love like she had never felt before. She tearfully declares that she knew the baby needed her. The day came that the baby had to be delivered.

Osiel came for me and told me to hurry and get the baby ready. He ordered me to go with him so that it would appear as we were a family. When I questioned him and found out we were going to the border to deliver the baby to Blake, I quickly got the gun and placed it in my purse.

While the Cougar’s Away…

At Furia, AssBun holds Genesis against the wall, seducing her and telling her that this place is so big they could make love without being caught. She leads him further down the hall as they start undressing each other. AssBun looks into an office and sees Danilow’s picture, but Genesis pulls him to another office. They continue their tryst for what seems like forever, still removing their clothes, kissing, breathing heavily…AssBun looks very pleased as Genesis leans back in the office chair.

Paloma’s Perilous Plight (cont.)

The prosecutor reminds Laura that this is a hearing and, while her story is very moving, they need evidence, not tears. He asks if she has proof that Antonia Reyes forced her into prostitution, or if there are any girls, who she alleges were victims, who could corroborate her story. Laura responds that the bordello closed down, but she knows that Toña continues to exploit young girls. The prosecutor reminds Laura that Blake has already testified as well as Mrs. Reyes and Fausto…and their testimony contradicts what Laura is alleging. The prosecutor then states that the DNA results confirm that she is not the child’s mother and asks if there is any documentation that verifies the sale of the baby. In the back of the courtroom, Mercy quietly approaches Ryan who looking at Laura and is shaking his head in disbelief. She tells him she needs to leave to the company because she has an important business meeting that cannot be cancelled. Ryan pats her hand and agrees that she must go.

The prosecutor continues his examination. He wonders why, if she had the gun, she didn’t use it against her captor, if he was such an evil man as she says. Laura explains that she didn’t want to use it; although they did horrible things to her, she had no intention of hurting anyone. If she used it, it was only in self-defense. The prosecutor addresses the jury emphasizing that there is still no evidence to prove that Laura was in danger or that anyone needed to be saved…he summons Laura to continue…

Osiel took us to a building near the border. As I took the baby to an adjacent room to feed her, Osiel gave me a small bottle and told me to put 3 drops of the drug into the her bottle so she wouldn’t cry. While I went to the baby, I took the gun out of my purse and placed it under a cot. Meanwhile, Osiel called Blake only to learn that Blake couldn’t find the site; so he went outside to make a small fire as a signal. While he was outside, I grabbed the bottle of drugs and poured the contents into one of the bottles of beer Osiel had brought with him.

Blake slams the table with his hand and charges that Laura is trying to make him out as a bad person…he shouts that she is lying and accuses her of killing Osiel in cold blood…he only went there to help her…she wanted to kill the baby. Laura shouts back that he is the one that is lying, she was only defending the baby. Ryan, not able to contain himself, stands and blares that Blake is a delinquent…he exploits people and he (Ryan) can prove it…Blake should not be trusted. Dan stands up beside Ryan in support as Blake yells back, “Look who’s talking…a man accused of murdering his girlfriend’s father!” Ryan glares at Blake as Danilow scowls and huffs like a bull ready to charge.

Blake continues his attack on Ryan telling him that no assassin will give him lessons on morality...he is a murder and should be in jail. Ryan retorts that Blake should be the one in jail. The judge then orders everyone to be quiet and warns them that if there are any more outbursts, they will be charged with contempt of court. Luisa goes toward Blake as Danilow praises Ryan telling him he likes to see his devilish side and he should bring it out more often, but Ryan just jerks his arm out of Danilow’s hand and looks infuriated. Luisa and the prosecutor try to calm Blake down only to have him threaten the prosecutor that if he doesn’t ensure that Laura is thrown in jail, he will make sure his career is over. The prosecutor assures Blake that he has a trick up his sleeve, after which Blake and Luisa sit down.

The prosecutor addresses the jury reminding them that when Laura went to the border, she had the gun with her. After the prosecutor implies that Laura had every intention of killing Mr. Reyes, she insists that it was self-defense…even though Osiel wasn’t armed, he was very strong and aggressive; she only took a gun so she could have something with which to defend herself. The prosecutor asks Laura to tell them her plan…

I went outside to give Osiel the beer and he asked me to help him make the fire, but when he heard the baby crying, he allowed me to go back into the building. As I walked back, I turned to make sure Osiel drank the beer. Once inside the room where the baby was, I tried to pry off some boards when, all of a sudden, I heard Blake asking what I was doing. I quickly ran and shut the door on him and begged him not to take the child. Blake told me he had bought the child…the child was his. I shouted that he was a pervert, the baby is innocent…I knew what he did to people…putting them to work hard labor. Blake told me that he had a child of the same age that was sick and needed a heart. This child could provide the heart Brittany needed…he had already exhausted all resources, and couldn’t wait for a donor. I again told him that this child was innocent and asked him to have compassion for her…he needed to look for another alternative other than buying a heart. Blake retorted that he had money…he could buy anything he wanted…the baby’s parents didn’t care about her and he wanted his daughter to live. I understood his pain, but insisted that he had no right to this child. Osiel came back and started banging on the door ordering me to open it. Huddled in the corner holding the baby, I pulled out the gun pointing it toward the door then started singing to the child to comfort her.

Laura states that she locked herself in…although she knew how desperate Blake was to save his daughter, that didn’t justify his buying a child.

Laura states that she could not allow a child to be used in such a way. The prosecutor surmises that Laura is only trying to influence the jury with her story. He asks whether there is anyone present that would believe that Blake, a loving father, would commit such an atrocity (the spirits of viewerville raise their hands). He accuses Laura of wanting to ruin Blake’s reputation…making people believe that he was buying a heart for his dying child. Joe interjects that the documentation is not available, but it is evident that Blake took measures to buy a heart. Blake starts to feel ill and asks Luisa to take him outside as the judge orders Laura to continue…

Osiel continued banging on the door and ordering me to come out. I told Osiel to tell Blake that I would do whatever he wanted as long as he didn’t take the child. When Blake approached the door and asked if I would really do anything, including giving my life, I responded, “Yes, anything, just don’t take the baby from me.” Frustrated with my pertinacity, Blake ordered Osiel to go in, get the baby and kill me, then throw me in the river. Osiel hesitated because I was one of their best and brought in a lot of money, but Blake insisted. As Osiel pushed in the door, I closed my eyes and pulled the trigger. As the shot fired, I opened my eyes and saw that the bullet grazed something that burst into a flame…Blake was in front of it and his eyes were burned. Osiel came into the room and we struggled, but I was able to hit him with a box and he fell back. With the baby in my arms, I dashed out of the room and ran outside. Osiel picked up the gun I had dropped and ran after me shouting that now I was sure to die. I got far enough ahead to hide the baby and, taking the blanket with me so he could think I had the baby with me, shouted out for help so he could come find me. I walked and stopped close to a cliff as Osiel approached me asking for the baby; but he started feeling the effects of the drug and fell on his knees. He managed to get up and came at me, grabbing for the blanket. When he stumbled backwards and saw that there was nothing in the blanket. He came at me again so II quickly picked up a rock and hit him…and I watched as he fell off the cliff…landing face down on a boulder. As I went back with the baby and approached the building, I saw a fire inside. There was an explosion; and I saw the building engulfed in flames. I stood there, holding the baby and reassuring her that all would be fine…she was safe. Before I left, I threw some of my blankets into a small fire burning on the grass…hoping that they would think we had died.

Laura states that everything happened very quickly and swears that she did not want to kill Osiel. The prosecutor asks Laura why, if knowing that she had killed Mr. Reyes in self-defense, she didn’t turn herself in to the authorities. He deduces that she figured they thought she was dead, so she probably thought she could get away without paying for her crime. Laura denounces him saying that she had to take the child where no one would find her. After the prosecutor points out that she knew Mr. Reyes was dead and she thought Mr. Blake was dead too, Laura emphasizes that she knew Toña was alive…and she was the worst of them all. The prosecutor is puzzled that she admits killing Mr. Reyes, yet she blames his wife. Laura explains that Toña is evil…she exploited young girls in the past and she continues to do so. The judge turns to Laura and asks, “Do you have any proof of what you are saying?” Joe stands and interjects that they can find the evidence. Once the judge urges Joe that he’d better find conclusive evidence, he adjourns the proceedings for the day.

AssBun Gets His Prize…Twice

Genesis and Assbun are well into their tryst when they hear Mercy calling out for Genesis. They hide behind the desk as Mercy opens the door, looks around and, puzzled, picks up a piece of clothing, but does not see them. Mercy receives a phone call, leaves and closes the door. After Genesis and AssBun quickly get up, giggling all the while, Genesis starts dressing herself.

Genesis leaves to go see Mercy, leaving AssBun alone. He hurries to Danilow’s office and makes a call while he quickly rummages through everything on top of and inside Danilow’s desk until he finds a file with the information he is looking for—documents that show what Danilow is up to with the money laundering.

As Genesis goes into Mercy’s office, Mercy is on the phone with a businessman who is apparently pulling his business from Furia. Mercy asks Genesis where she has been and why there are clothes strewn all over. Genesis, looking as guilty as sin, tells Mercy that she was taking costumess to the dry cleaners and probably dropped some. She starts rambling about getting things in order for Regia, but Mercy tells her she doesn’t know what will happen…if Laura is found guilty, Furia will have to release her immediately. She has to think of Furia’s future…any association with Laura will surely drive away business, just as the one that had just cancelled.

Something About Mary-ughh (from Mexican version)

At the high school, bleached blonde Maria is all over Mark kissing him, as Kim and Bruce walk up and tease them asking if they are going to get married. Maria (or shall we call her Mary now?) laughs and tells them that marriage is just not done in the States. After Kim reminds her that she is Mexican, Maria, lying through her teeth, says she is half gringa…her father is a gringo...his name is Tom Allen! (WWHAAAT?? Let’s slap her, why don’t we?)

New BFFs

At Steve’s apartment, Steve is sitting at the table as Nina brings in his plate of food. They chat about her new job and how she is having some trouble, but Steve reassures her that she will do well. When Nina asks how things are going with Genesis, Steve thinks all will be well in time. Nina offers to go with him so she can help him explain, but Steve brushes it off saying that it’s the story of his life…he has a long list of good-byes.

Black Hearted She-Devil

Ryan and Joe are in the court hallway discussing Laura’s case—they need witnesses to corroborate that what she is saying is true...if not, it’ll only be her word against the others’. As Ryan insists that Laura can’t go to jail, Toña walks up and tells them that Laura has to pay for killing her husband…he was the best thing that happened in her life (really??? …makes me wonder what the worst thing was). Ryan chides her telling her that it’s nice to know she actually has a heart…she can use it when she is in jail. After Fausto adds that Ryan should stop being a hero…a whore’s life is not worth it, Ryan tries to go at him, but Joe pulls him back.

Danilow Wants R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Back in his office, Danilow complains to Horacio that he cannot find the folder with the names and schedules of the shows he has designated for the money laundering. Horacio worries that it may get into the wrong hands and asks if he can print out another copy. Frustrated, Danilow tells him that he has everything up in his head…Horacio looks at him and mockingly says that really makes him feel better…and his clients will feel much better too. Infuriated, Danilow asks Horacio if he has forgotten who he is… he is “El Dorado”…no one will come after him and everyone respects him...and so should he.

Nina Won’t Talk

Ryan tries to convince Nina to testify, but she refuses because she is afraid Toña will retaliate and hurt her sister…no one can protect them from Toña. Seeing that Ryan is pressuring her, Steve intervenes and tells Ryan that Nina has reason to be scared…making her testify would be like taking a sheep to the butcher.

Talisman Gets His Wish

Back at his “office,” Assbun hands the folder to Talisman. Since it contains the names of all the private shows Danilow will use for laundering the money, AssBun plans to call one of the contacts to figure out exactly how the money is being laundered. Talisman asks him what they will do if they find that what Danilow is doing is unsatisfactory. AssBun looks at Talisman, tells him it’ll be time for him to be rid of Danilow, then adds...well, you will get rid of him. Pleased, Talisman looks forward to getting rid of Danilow…something he has been aching to do for quite a while.

Prison Talk

At the prison, Ryan tells Laura that they are searching for something or someone to corroborate her story. When Laura tells him that she feels like time is running out, he reassures her that they will find something. He tells her that Joe is waiting to talk to her, so he has to leave, but will be waiting outside. Ryan tells Laura he loves her and they “hold hands” through the glass. As he leaves, Laura cries softly.
Laura tells Joe that her heart breaks seeing Ryan so discouraged. There is something she has not told Ryan because she does not want him to get his hopes up, but she may have a way to prove her allegations against Toña and Fausto. She asks Joe if they still have the costume she was wearing the night she locked Toña and Fausto in the van. When Joe confirms that they do, Laura requests that he bring it to her.

Toña Shouldn’t Dance Just Yet

Seeing that Toña is over-confident about Laura not being able to get out of the bind she is in, Fausto tells her not to put on her dancing shoes just yet…the girls may talk. As Toña lights her candles to the Santa Muerte (Holy Death), she assures him that they won’t talk because she’s “put a muzzle on them.” She gets a call from Nina. Nina, recording the conversation, advises her that she has been asked to testify; and, if she sings, Toña will go down. Suspecting that Nina is setting her up, Toña snarls that she is clean…has nothing to hide and hangs up.

The next day…

Let the Phones Do the Talkin’

As Joe stands beside a worried Ryan in the court hallway, he tells Ryan that he may have something to help Laura’s case; he then turns to look at Nina who is walking down the hall.
In the courtroom, Nina sits in the witness stand and testifies that Toña threatened her with forcing her younger sister into prostitution. After the prosecutor asks if she was forced into prostitution, Nina confesses that she was not...she has been working at it for four years because she couldn’t find anything else. The prosecutor thanks her, but addresses the court implying that Nina may have been paid to testify for Laura…after all, she is the president of Regia’s fan club. Joe stands and announces that he has what is needed to prove Toña’s and Fausto’s work activities. He presents a recording emphasizing that it was taken from Toña’s personal cellphone and assures the judge that they were obtained through a judicial order. He warns the audience about the language they are about to hear and proceeds to play a recording in which Toña orders Nina to go to a service call even though Nina tells her she is suffering and in pain from a feminine problem. Toña is heard to threaten Nina to go to the service call or she will pay dearly, along with her family. Joe then offers into evidence photos taken from Fausto’s cell phone. He cautions the audience that the photos are graphic and depict Fausto raping the girls he has brought into prostitution. Upon hearing this, Toña and Fausto nervously get up and try to leave, but they are blocked by a guard. Scared out of their wits and not knowing where to turn, they return to their seats. The prosecutor objects to the evidence and states that they will need to present more than recordings and photos…these could have been easily falsified. After Joe addresses the judge and informs him that he has the testimonials the prosecutor is requesting, the judge asks him to proceed. Joe walks to the courtroom door as the guard opens the doors…nine girls walk in as all watch attentively, including a visibly panic-stricken Toña and Fausto (they probably wish they had worn Depends)…the prosecutor shakes his head with a look of disappointment. The girls stand before the jury as Danilow leans back in his chair with a smile of victory. Laura looks at Ryan as he gives her a nod of reassurance.

Joe covers the mic and tells Laura that the evidence is sufficient to bring charges against Toña and Fausto. The prosecutor quickly tries to discredit Laura…he reminds the judge that she used a false identity, that of Estela Carrillo, testified for Ryan when he was charged with murdering Pedro Carrillo, and then became his lover. Joe objects to the prosecutor’s statements and argues that the prosecutor is presenting personal issues that are not related to the case in question. The judge sustains the objection and instructs the jury to disregard the prosecutor’s statements.

Talk to the Hand…

Despite Genesis worrying that things are getting too complicated with Regia, Mercy feels that she has everything needed to ensure that she gets Paloma. Genesis cautions her to not discount the fact that Regia may not be found guilty, but Mercy knows that Laura still has to contend with the matter of the false identity. Genesis is glad that Paloma has Mercy looking after her…Paloma even has a “father.” Seeing that Mercy was not pleased with her comment, Genesis changes the topic and asks if Mercy has met the new accountant. As Mercy walks off and says she hasn’t, Steve approaches Genesis. He needs to talk to her, but she tells him that there is nothing more to say. Steve persists and informs her that it has to do with Emerson’s case; this draws Genesis’s attention.

Steve assures Genesis that not all is lost; there is still hope that the cop will be charged. He informs her that evidence has been gathered to prove more cases of discrimination. She appreciates what he is doing, but is dismayed that he knows more than the victim’s sister, although she is not surprised as that seems to be the norm in this country. Steve wants to clear things up about their relationship, but Genesis evades the explanation telling him that she is seeing someone else and is very content. Steve wishes her happiness and assumes the guy is a great man (ohhh, if he only knew).

Ryan Back in the Hot Seat

As Ryan leaves the courthouse, he is surrounded by reporters. The reporters wonder what he has to say about the false testimony used in his own murder case. Ryan evades the question and states that this case is about Laura Oviedo, a woman whose only error, if it is considered an error, was to try to protect a child. Milton persists bringing up the fact that many people know that Regia is being tried and think she is a victim, but he (Ryan) is innocent of murdering Pedro Carrillo; he then asks Ryan if he forced Laura to testify for him. Ryan maintains he is innocent and turns to leave as Joe tells the reporters that they will not respond to any more questions.

Don’t Stick Out Your Tongue at Danilow

At the prison, Danilow talks to Laura. Seeing her long face, he asks her if she isn’t glad to see him and she shakes her head “no.” He doesn’t understand…after all she is the one that requested to talk to him. He praises her for being so strong and admires how she has fought so hard… that is what attracted him to her and makes him want her more. Laura, disgusted, tells him to let her talk; she called him because she needs his help. Danilow wonders who she wants eliminated…he will get rid of anyone who tries to harm Paloma. He would even bring back the #$% who tried to take Paloma from her so he could testify for her…but, unfortunately, he can’t talk. Puzzled, Laura asks him what he did to Isidro. Danilow sticks out his tongue, snips it with his fingers and smiles mischievously saying, “Just a little.” Laura is perplexed as to why he can’t take care of things without violence. Danilow looks at her seriously and tells her that he will do whatever it takes to protect the people who are important to him…like Paloma…like her. Laura tells him that if that is true, then she needs him to do something…keep Ryan from going to back to trial.

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