Caray, Caray!

Here is the recap, courtesy of RGVChick:

Scenes combined for continuity.

Casualties of the Battle

Back at the Cabrera battlefield, Laura tells Ryan that Mercy is demanding to exercise her rights to keep Paloma. Mercy, still angry, ensures Laura that she will fight tooth and nail for Paloma…she can’t let her go, but Laura insists that, whether she likes it or not, no one will separate her from Paloma. Mercy responds that she’d better prepare to live in her house for the rest of her life, because Paloma will not leave there. As Joe manages to pull Mercy away and in to the house, Ryan guides Laura to go sit down so she can calm down. Laura never thought this would happen with his mother, but Ryan points out that Mercy has been spending a lot of time with Paloma and has gotten very attached to her. He reassures Laura that Joe will talk some sense into Mercy, but is also worried that his mother is very agitated. He tells Laura that he needs to go check on her, but will be back shortly. As Ryan leaves, Rosario comes to check on Laura. As she is telling Laura that she left Paloma with Rita, Laura buckles over as she starts experiencing stomach pains.



Inside the house, Joe is trying to calm Mercy who wants another anti-anxiety pill, but Joe refuses to go against the doctor’s orders…she should only have one pill per day. As Mercy assures him that she only takes as much as she needs, Joe wonders why she is being so insistent about Paloma. Ryan comes in and tells them he has talked to the doctor who confirmed that Mercy should only take one pill. He tries to make Mercy understand that Laura in Paloma’s mother…she went through so much…did so much to protect Paloma, but Mercy argues that she would have done the same thing…any mother would do the same…

Chat Between Friends

[Mexican version only] LetMe and Chava are at her table as they discuss Laura and Morgana. Chava is glad that things got cleared up for Laura, but worries because Morgana is very envious of her. LetMe agrees with and and thinks Laura and Morgana should sit down together so that they can come to an understanding. LetMe believes Morgana is really a good person…after all she already paid for all of her (LetMe’s) hospital expenses…something she would have never been able to pay off. Chava encourages LetMe and tells her she sews so well, she will probably end up like one of those high society women who drive around in their fancy cars. After Letme shares that she is worried about her kids…they have so many problems, Chava tells her she shouldn’t worry so much…she needs to take care of herself. He suggests that she just be there for her kids…listen to them and don’t judge them so that they will feel comfortable enough to confide in her. LetMe thinks Chava is a good friend.

Cuddletime

As Danilow and Morgana are cuddle in bed, he asks her if she regrets not going with Ausencio. Morgana confesses that she was only going to do it to get away from him…she was fed up. Danilow soothingly tells Morgana that what they have is special…it’s profound…more profound than anyone else’s. Morgana smiles and says it’s not profound…it’s a sickness.

Morgana thinks they can still save themselves…by going back to Mexico and starting all over again, but Danilow is aghast that she wants him to give up everything that he has worked so hard to accomplish…in a place where he is known and respected…as El Dorado. Morgana wonders if he isn’t tired of all this, but Danilo has nothing to go back to in Mexico…just a mother that has never cared about him…like she never had a son. Morgana accepts that they will stay, but warns Danilow that she wants to be with him forever…she won’t be that easy to get rid of. They get closer as they hug and kiss.

Mercy’s Confession

Late at night, Joe and Mercy are asleep when Mercy starts tossing and turning…calling out “my baby, my baby!” Joe wakes up and calms her down telling her she was just dreaming. Once she calms down, Joe asks her, “Did you have other children…other than Ryan?” Mercy looks nervous.

Mercy confesses that she and Walter decided not to tell Ryan that their child had been stolen…they were afraid that Ryan would grow up in fear…so she never told Ryan. Joe understands why they wouldn’t tell Ryan when he was a child, but why not tell him when he was an adolescent. Mercy explains that by that time, she and Walter didn’t see a reason for it…they had searched everywhere and when they had no leads…no trace whatsoever, they figured the pain would go away. After Joe tells her he now understands her attachment to Paloma, Mercy explains that since the first time she saw Paloma, she loved her…Paloma stole her heart. Joe suggests that Mercy tell Ryan, but Mercy refuses…she never wants to talk about this again…ever since they stole her baby, she has had to take anti-anxiety medication. Joe understands, but must know one more thing…something he has been curious about since he started his own investigation…was the baby Walter’s or Pedro’s child?

Mercy is upset that Joe has been investigating her and wants to know since when. Joe admits that he started looking into it ever since he saw the article on Don Chayo that included the picture with her beside Pedro C. Mercy confesses that she was Pedro’s woman, but then she met Walter and fell in love. She gave up Pedro C. especially when she found out about him…how he was…and she never got pregnant by him. She also shares that she gave the child a medallion of the Virgen of Mercy and since, after years of searching, it never showed up, and the baby was always sickly…she was sure the baby died.

A Necklace Emerges

Genesis is at her apartment with AssBunless (leaning back on the couch) thinking that things are not right…she needs to know what happened to him. AssBunless thinks it’s better that she not know…but if she wants to terminate the relationship, he will understand. After Genesis reassures him she doesn’t because she “likes” him, he is taken aback and asks, “You only like me?” Genesis wonders what more he wants since they haven’t know each other for long…in fact she doesn’t know much about him…or his family. AssBun looks at her and tells her that his family is a forced one…she is the most interesting thing in his life...he wants to be with her day after day. Genesis is touched by this and leans on him as they kiss, but AssBunless groans in pain. As she slightly pushes away from him and apologizes for hurting him, she notices and admires the necklace he is wearing. AssBunless shares that it is the only thing left of his mother (TA-TA-TA-TUM!!!).

Next Morning

Regia Will Succeed

Paloma is finishing her breakfast with Laura and wants to go for Dusty. As she leaves, Rosario comes in and ask for Ryan, so Laura tells her he left for Furia because he had an important meeting, but she still feels he is acting odd. After Rosario tells her not to worry and not to force the issue, Laura changes the subject and shares that, for Paloma, she is going to give it her all to succeed in her career. She starts to tell her that she wants Nina to get her some show dates, but stops short when she starts to say what she wants from LetMe because her stomach pains return. Rosario suggests she go see a doctor because she remembers a girl from prison that had similar pains and the prognosis was not good.

El Dorado’s Trophy

At the carnival in East LA, Ryan sits in his car listening to the radio. Anxious, he gets out of the car and stands for a while when he hears a man call out his name.

Ryan turns around as the man tells him he is surprised to know that he listens to that type of music (playing on the car radio)…especially a song about love gone wrong. Ryan recognizes him as Horacio Palencio and quickly snaps at him assuming that he was sent there by Estela. Horacio P is taken aback that Ryan is so jumpy, but Ryan quickly apologizes and tries to make up for it by telling him that he is one of his biggest fans. As Ryan looks around suspiciously, he tells Horacio P that he should go visit him at Furia…maybe he can set up some shows for him. Horacio is pleased with the suggestion,but Ryan spots a tall lady wearing a cowboy hat walking down the sidewalk and quickly gives him his card so he can get in touch with him soon.

As Ryan is walking after the tall woman, a blond woman approaches him and tells him Estela asked her to give him “this” (a large envelope). As she walks away quickly, Ryan looks around to see if he can spot Estela. He looks at the envelope, opens it and takes out something wrapped in plastic…it’s a large knife.

Along with the knife, Ryan finds a letter from Estela. She informs him that what he has is the knife that killed Pedro C…and the police will find the prints of the person that killed him…El Dorado…who kept the knife as a trophy. He should present it as proof of his innocence…and it is also proof of her love for him.

The Stork Is on the Way

Laura and Rosario are at the doctor’s office awaiting results from the doctor. After Rosario questions Laura as to why the doctor only took a few samples instead of ordering a full analysis, Laura thinks that it’s probably all he needed. As the doctor comes in, Laura quickly asks if it’s something serious, but the doctor smiles and says, “Only if you think the arrival of a baby is serious.” Laura is stunned as she repeats, “Pregnant?” The doctor then leaves so that she and Rosario can talk. Rosario is ecstatic, but notices the look on Laura’s face and asks why she isn’t happy. Laura responds that nothing would make her happier than to have a child…but not like this…not without knowing if the father is Ryan…or Danilow.

Rosario asks Laura how she could not know who the father is…a woman knows when she gets pregnant. Laura isn’t sure because she was drugged when she was with Danilow, but thought it was Ryan. After Rosario enquires about tests to determine the baby’s paternity, Laura says it’s too early and she doesn’t want to risk hurting the baby in any way. She had not wanted to ever tell Ryan about Danilow because she is afraid of his reaction. Rosario agrees…she thinks Ryan will give Danilow a good beating (yesss, that’s what he deserves!). Laura thinks so, too…and she knows Danilow has become very dangerous…he may retaliate by shooting Ryan.

More About Mary-ugh

[Mexican version: As LetMe arrives at Maria’s high school, a student approaches her and asks if she needs something. As Letme responds that she is looking for her daughter, Maria Jimenez, she spots Maria at a distance, thanks the student, and walks toward Maria.] Maria sees LetMe and quickly goes to her asking why she is there. LetMe wonders why Maria is not happy to see her, then looks around and tells Maria her school is very nice. She tells Maria that she is there to visit her school and see how she is doing academically. As they talk, Maria’s friends come up to them and LetMe wants to be introduced. After LetMe tells the kids that she is there to inquire about a meeting, they ask if Maria’s dad, Tom has come with her to get information about the parent conference. LetMe looks confused (as always) and tells them her husband couldn’t come because he died some time ago. Maria’s friends look at her questioningly and ask her if her dad died.

After her friends leave, LetMe is shocked that Maria would say such a lie…she can just imagine what her father will say when he finds out. After she asks Maria what’s wrong, Maria tells her she embarrassed her, but LetMe scolds her saying her it’s her own fault for saying such lies. Maria, anxious to get away, tells LetMe she has to go to classes and leaves as she says, “See ya!”

As LetMe stands watching Maria walk away, the Director of the school comes to ask if she is Maria’s mother and introduces himself. He is glad she is there as this school promotes parent participation and invites her to join a parent committee they have just started. When LetMe wonders what it’s about, the Director explains that it is a group of parents that will discuss and give input for activities to address student issues…in fact, they are planning a workshop on sexuality. LetMe is shocked that they would put on that type of workshop as it will only give the students, who are still too young, ideas…Maria just doesn’t do those things (haha…she’s in for a bigger shock!). The director tries to explain that studies show it that it’s better to provide that information sooner than later, but LetMe is still dismayed and disagrees. The Director hopes she reconsiders and leaves.

The Truce

Rosario and Laura are in the Cabrera living room when Rosario offers to go get some tea so she can relax. When Paloma runs in and Laura asks her what she has been doing, Mercy responds that she has been with her. Rosario takes a cue and tells Paloma to go with her to get some tea. Once they are gone, Laura tells Mercy that they need to talk calmly…she knows that all Mercy has done is to care for and love her child…she is oh, so grateful. Mercy celebrates that she realizes that, but Laura makes it clear that she is not going to give up Paloma…even though she doesn’t have her blood, she has her heart…and she will risk her own life for her. Mercy admits that she did not react well, but she felt as if Laura was taking Paloma from her…she just wants some time to get used to the idea of not having her there. As Laura agrees to stay one more week and assures Mercy that she can visit Paloma as often as she wants, Paloma comes to Laura and tells her she does not want to leave her Mommy Mercy.

When Rosario and Laura are alone, Rosario comments that she looks much calmer and Laura notes that Paloma always makes her calmer, but she still has so many things on her mind. Rosario tells her she thinks too much. Laura remembers how she had to lie to protect her…but she doesn’t want any more lies. Rosario realizes exactly where Laura is going with that statement and hopes for the best. Laura knows she will have to accept the consequences, good or bad, for telling Ryan the truth.

Spoiled Bun

AssBunless is at Genesis’s apartment with Talisman as he talks to Genesis on the phone. She is bringing lunch so they can eat together and tells him she left an apartment key for him. As he hangs up and tells her he misses her, Talisman kids him that since Genesis spoils him so much, maybe he should just stay there because he won’t be treated as well “out there.” When AssBunless assumes he’s talking about El Dorado, but Danilow did as he pleased, Talisman reminds him how El Dorado gets when someone does things on their own. He has tried to talk to him…well, his woman, because she is the one that passes information to him…but El Dorado does not want Danilow to die…El Dorado has something worse planned for him. After AssBunless scowls, Talisman reminds him he is just following directions just as he did. Afterwards, Talisman asks how long AssBunless will stay there…he thinks he’s getting used to being spoiled.

Ryan’s Confession

Ryan and Joe are in Ryan’s office as Joe holds up the plastic bag with the knife and cannot believe all that Ryan has told him (which happened some time during commercials). Ryan was just as surprised as to hear her voice on the phone…and it is connected to EL Dorado…he is holding her hostage because of all the issues with Pedro C. Joe thinks they need to report everything to the police, but Ryan tells him that Estela asked him not to tell anyone she was alive because it may place her in more danger. Joe feels it’s clear that Estela still loves Ryan and is risking her life to help prove his innocence. When Ryan asks what they should do next, Joe suggests taking the knife to get analyzed because, for all they know, it may be a trap. When he asks Ryan how he can be so sure it’s really Estela, Ryan assures him that he will never forget her voice or her writing...but Joe wonders if that’s all he hasn’t forgotten.

Ryan tells Joe to stop looking at him so intently…he assures Joe that he loves Laura…it’s much important than what he had with Estela. Laura makes him feel at peace while with Estela, things were always intense and complicated. After Joe wonders what else there might be, Ryan confesses that he’ll never forget what he had with Estela, but when she just disappeared, he went from loving her to something more profound…he couldn’t forgive her. When he consider that he now knows she’s El Dorado’s victim, Joe realizes things have changed for his friend. Ryan knows it’s not her fault…he spent years hating her, but now doesn’t know what he feels. Joe tries to reassure Ryan and tells him that what he is feeling is natural. Ryan thinks about how Estela has been held captive and in constant harm. He hopes the phone she called from can be traced so he can go rescue her.

Mark Doesn’t Count

Maria’s friends are outside making fun of her and wondering what flavor burrito Maria likes as she walks up to them and overhears…she wonders if that is a joke, and, if it is, it’s not funny. She reminds them how they always talk about getting along with people for different countries, but her friends tell her to chill…they ask why she hadn’t told them her father had died. After Maria ignores the question and as she asks for Mark, sees her friend looking a certain direction and spots Mark making out with another girl. As she stomps toward him, her friends try to stop her, but she marches on and calls out to him. Mark takes a breather and tells the girl…that’s Maria.

After Mark’s kissing mate leaves, Mark tells Maria it’s no big deal…there’s nothing between them…they’re free. Drama Queen Maria tells Mark that she gave herself to him for love, but Mark says he did it just for fun. Maria thought he felt the same as her and wants to know how many girls he has been with…Mark doesn’t know and asks her if she really thinks he’s taking count…it they like it and I like it…no problem! Maria is fuming and tells him he is disgusting.

Bad Timing for Chava

LetMe is still adamant that she just doesn’t know what to do about Maria and Tadeo. She is pissed that Maria lied about her father and is pretending to be a “gringa” while Chave tries to calm her down. LetMe realizes that she still sees Maria and Tadeo as still very young, blah, blah, blah… She finally realizes she is griping too much and thanks Chava for being such a good friend…always there, always listening to her and giving her advice. Chava looks at her and tells her he wishes it could be more…he wants to help her with her problems…she deserves to be loved…and he goes in for a kiss…but LetMe doesn’t let him. She asks him to forgive her for letting herself be taken by the moment…it’s just not the right time for her. Chava understands.

Morgana’s Visit

Morgana visits LetMe and wonders if LetMe is happy to see her…she came by since she will be leaving soon and wanted to see how her pregnancy was going. LetMe responds that all is fine…she can’t wait to meet her baby. Morgana feels the same, but she also can’t wait to get back to singing. LetMe starts talking about how she thinks Laura will do well since she sings with such emotion, but Morgana starts cutting down Laura saying that she has such a bad reputation. LetMe tells Morgana she is grateful for everything she has done for her, but asks Morgana to not talk badly about Laura in her presence…Laura was a victim. Morgana says all is fine…she can think whatever she wants…but she doesn’t believe Laura was a victim.

As LetMe thanks Morgana for dropping by, Tadeo arrives. Morgana praises him for doing so well…with his good looks and his smile, he’ll have all the girls after him (meanwhile LetMe has a big smile thinking that there is hope for Tadeo). Morgana tells him she is planning to come back and wants him in her band…she’ll even let him sing with her.

After Morgana gets up to leave, Tadeo reaches out to shake her hand, but she laughs and gives him a kiss. After she leaves, LetMe is elated because Morgana likes him, but Tadeo is annoyed and tells her not to misinterpret things...Morgana is just like that. Tadeo does not feel like getting into a discussion about his preference; and if LetMe is going to keep bringing it up, he’ll just have to find somewhere else to live so she won’t feel uncomfortable.

The Lovers’ Confessions

Ryan greets Laura and tells her, “What a nice surprise.” Laura gets serious and tells Ryan that they had told each other there would be no more secrets…they need to talk or they may end up hurting each other. After Ryan agrees and confesses that he has been distracted lately, Laura assumes it is due to the trial. Ryan admits that it is somewhat connected, but wonders why she would think it was about the trial. She says that she knows him well, but he tells her not to get any ideas about helping him. She confesses that she already did because she needs him with her…she asked Danilow for help in getting some type of proof that El Dorado was involved in the murder. Ryan goes ballistic and demands to know what she had to do to get him to agree to that…Danilow’s only going to take advantage of her again, but Laura insists that she needs him now more than ever…since she is pregnant. Ryan is muy impactado…

Ryan is ecstatic with the news…he hasn’t had such good news in a long time and thanks Laura…but he has to be honest, he has been hiding something from her and she needs to know. Estela is alive and she is back. He tells Laura about the phone call he received at the prison. When Laura asks where she has been, Ryan responds that he doesn’t have all the details, but that El Dorado has had her sequestered as retaliation against Pedro C. Laura wonders why he hasn’t called the police, but he explains that it would only endanger her life more. He is relieved now that he has told her…there are no more secrets between them. As he looks at her, he notices Laura’s disconcerted look and asks if there is something else. Laura confesses that the baby may not be his...it could be Danilow’s.

Gunfight at Furia Corral

Danilow is walking down the hall with Horacio discussing ways to bring in more money, when Ryan rushes toward him and points his gun at him…Danilow immediately takes his gun out and points it at Ryan...and there is a standoff...they dare each other to shoot…Ryan doesn’t care to die if it means Danilow will go to jail for the rest of his life. Laura yells at them that she is fed up with them and their manner of settling things with guns…well she doesn’t need a gun to be tough so they need to put down their guns. Ryan agrees and puts down his gun…Danilow follows, but they get into a brawl while Laura yells at them to stop and Horacio eggs them on. Laura tries to separate them only to be pushed down to the floor…which stops the fight and Ryan comes quickly to help her up asking if she is okay. Danilow notices Ryan is overly concerned.

Despicable Bun

Genesis arrives with the food and starts taking it out when the doorbell rings. When AssBun goes to open the door and Steve sees him, Steve immediately asks him what he is doing there. Genesis comes behind AssBun and asks Steve what he wants. After Steve asks again what that guy is doing there, Genesis tells him he is her boyfriend. AssBun wants to know what Steve’s problem is…Genesis has moved on just like he did. Steve directs himself to Genesis and tells her he understands, but this man is despicable… she doesn’t know who he is and demands that AssBun tell her the truth. AssBun accuses Steve of being jealous and wanting to come between them. When Genesis wonders what is going on and asks AssBun whether this has to do with what happened to him, he asks her if she doesn’t trust him. After Genesis asks Steve is there is something else he needed to say, he tells her that the cop who killed her brother has been arrested and is going to trial. Genesis is very happy to hear the news, but AssBun quickly thanks Steve and asks him to leave. Once inside, AssBun is happy for Genesis and hugs her, but Genesis does not reciprocate and looks concerned.

El Macho

Danilow is back in his office with Horacio who cannot believe he forced himself on Laura. Danilow gives his little speech that he felt he had no choice since Laura wouldn’t give him the time of day. When Horacio admits that he would probably have done the same, Danilow is surprised because he has never seen Horacio with a woman…and well, he thought he was the other type. This sets off Horacio who grabs Danilow by his shirt and tells him he won’t tolerate anyone saying those things about him…he likes to drink and he likes women…and if he ever hears Danilow say that again, he will cut his tongue out. Danilow is pleasantly surprised at Horacio’s reaction…so now he will call him “El Macho” … “El Super Macho.” Danilow is suspicious that something is going on with Ryan…and he is intent on finding out.

I’m the Dad

Ryan is back in his office with Laura mocking Danilow for not being a good fighter, but Laura warns him that he must be careful because that is why Danilow resorts to guns. Ryan understands, but he can’t stand the thought of Danilow walking around free…she needs to file charges. She is concerned that she has no real proof…she was drugged and was even a willing participant since she thought it was Ryan. She asks Ryan to promise that he will stay calm for his own good and the good of the baby. He assures her that even though the baby may not be his, he will consider the baby his…it’s not the baby’s fault. Laura thinks that, somehow, Danilow will pay for what he has done, but she wants Ryan to promise that he will not go after him.

Danilow’s Suspicion

As Laura walks down the hall, Danilow follows her and chides her for telling Ryan what he did…after she had given her word that she wouldn’t if he helped her get evidence on Pedro C’s murder. Laura felt she had to tell Ryan because she doesn’t want to keep anything from him. She tells Danilow that he can stick his help where the sun don’t shine…she and Ryan will find a way to get the information they need. As she walks away, Danilow asks, “You’re pregnant, aren’t you?”

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