Caray, Caray!

Here is the recap, courtesy of RGVChick:

Scenes combined for continuity. 

Memories in italics.

Milton Loses the Piranha

Estela is still in the apartment with Milton, aka Pablo. She can’t seem to find the corkscrew and offers to take it to him later…she just needs to know his apartment number. Milton pretends not to remember the apartment number since he just moved in. Starting to be suspicious, Estela tells him to ask the neighbor in front. Estela sees that Milton is tongue-tied and thinks it’s obvious that he doesn’t even live in the apartment building; so, she asks Milton to leave. Once Milton leaves, Estela looks around wondering what she did with her glass.

Regia Hooks a Sponsor

At Furia, Laura, accompanied by Nina and Genesis, meets with sponsors from Metro PCS who have been tracking the needs of the communities. They think she is the perfect celebrity to represent their product since it is evident that she is revered as an entrepreneur and a fighter. They offer to sponsor a nation-wide tour. Laura is honored that they will sponsor her, but Genesis cautions them about how Regia is presented. All agree. When the sponsors indicate that her fans’ support was pivotal since they saw all the postings and “hits” on the web, Nina is elated. The sponsor shows her a poster that will be used and tells her that whenever they surf the web, they see how her fans ask about her and wonder when she will return. They tell her she need not worry about being away from her family; she will be well connected to family and fans in the USA as well as Mexico with the use of their plan, Mexico Unlimited. Laura stands by the poster of Metro PCS so Nina can record Laura announcing her new sponsor and post it on the web.

Mid(Afternoon) Serenade

Outside Laura’s ranch, Ryan, with Horacio’s help, serenades Laura who happily watches from her balcony. As Ryan sings, Laura leaves the balcony and goes outside walking in her little red dress that has a slit way up high. Ryan continues to sing and walks toward her. Once he finishes, Ryan hugs her and tells her he loves her…she is the woman of his life…the one he wants to be with forever. They kiss passionately as Horacio and the band watch.

As Ryan tells Laura he sang with all his love, Horacio claps and tells him he hadn’t heard singing like that in a long time…with such emotion. Laura thanks Ryan and the band for the nice surprise; the band.

Laura shares with Ryan that Nina, Genesis and she have a sponsor. Elated, Ryan hugs her as Rosario comes out and offers everyone lemonade and refreshments, but then sees that Laura has a look of concern. Laura reminds him that they can’t forget about Estela…it’s a circle they need to close. Laura knows that Estela still has hopes of being with him. Ryan argues that what Estela hopes is one thing while reality is another. He assures Laura that he will keep his distance from Estela and that Joe will handle everything that involves her. Laura insists that there be no more secrets between them. Ryan nods and tells her that, whatever happens, she is the love of his life…today and always.

Jumpin’ Froggies

Danilow, aka El Dorado, and Horacio are still in their meeting with El Salgado who has obviously told them a story of his demise. Danilow is surprised that he would have let his guard down (about what, we don’t know…we can only speculate). El Sagrado assures him that it’s a debt that he has pending; he will retaliate against those who betrayed him; and it will bring him much satisfaction. El Sagrado suspects obvious Danilow knows something but Danilow denies it. Danilow doesn’t know who the traitor was, but has heard that ever since then, El Sagrado hasn’t lost any more packages. Horacio mentions that knowing about his security is what brought them to him. When El Sagrado found out that El Dorado got his henchman to go to prison for him, he admired him for surrounding himself with such loyal followers. Danilow boasts that it’s all in knowing how to find the right people…it’s the only way. He offers his “services” to El Sagrado and tells him they’re just like little frogs waiting to jump…that all he needs to do is say the word, and they will jump. El Sagrado takes him at his word and says, “Frog.” Seeing that they don’t get it, he repeats himself, after which Danilow and Horacio look at each other, smirk, and start jumping (but they don’t say “ribbitt”). When El Sagrado laughs and offers to see them out, Danilow and Horacio stare as he wheels himself out. El Sagrado wonders what they are looking at and teases that they are looking at his boots. He explains that they are made of green turtles which are a rare species and very hard to come by, but he has a contact who has ways of getting them for him…just for him.

The Waters Stir in Paradise

Joe is about to leave for the office when Mercy asks him to wait; she wants to go to the office too. Seeing that Joe isn’t in the best of moods, Mercy tells him she realizes she was unjust with him and doesn’t want him to be angry with her. Joe tells her he’s not going to Furia. Mercy tries to blame her anger on Estela, he stresses that Estela is not the cause of the change in their attitudes…it’s all the secrets she keeps. She’s keeping secrets from Ryan, including the baby she lost. Joe insists that she should tell Ryan about her other child, yet Mercy refuses. Agitated, Joe complains that she is always on edge especially when he mentions the baby…only Paloma can calm her. Joe looks at her intently and asks her to tell him what else is there that he should know.

Preparing the Hook

Danilo is in his office with Horacio suspicious of El Sagrado and doubting that he will call, but he isn’t worried because they got what they needed. He tells Horacio that they need to prepare for their meeting with Steve. Horacio thinks Jimmy may have already blew his horn to Steve, but Danilow doubts it because Jimmy is probably still enjoying his gift.

Steve Takes Chocolates…and the Bait

Steve comes to Furia to bring Genesis some chocolates. As he assures her that chocolates never fails when a person is sad, he receives a message that Jimmy, a patient at Los Primos, had a relapse and is back on drugs. Genesis tries to reassure him that it may not be too serious, but Steve knows this is different. Steve shares that Jimmy is his cousin and although he got out of drugs, Jimmy continued. He knows perfectly well what Jimmy is going through. Jimmy’s held up at a hotel and he needs to go to him. Genesis is glad he was able to get off drugs…it says much about him. As Steve leaves, Genesis thanks him for the chocolates.

Steve arrives at the hotel room where he expects to find Jimmy, only to be pulled in and held at gunpoint by Danilow, accompanied by Horacio. Steve worries about what they have done to Jimmy. Danilow warns him that Jimmy’s days may be counted as may be the rest of the days of the cousins at Los Primos. Danilow tells Steve that they know all about his involvement with drugs and how they took a load of drugs from El Sagrado. They also know about his trial that wasn’t even a trial; they let him off just because he is a gringo. Horacio adds that they know he either sold the drugs or shoved them up his nose…and the rest is history. With the gun pointed to Steve’s head, Danilow chides him about his cousin going in and out of the center for treatment. Jimmy even confessed that he had sold drugs there, but Steve covered for him. When Horacio wonders if Jimmy is his peddler whom he protects, Steve assures him it is all loyalty. Danilow reminds him that El Sagrado is one that likes loyalty. He also reminds Steve of what El Sagrado does to traitors. Danilow boasts that El Sagrado is now his client; and if he tells El Sagrado about him and Jimmy, he will go after them; and not only them, he will also go after all his little cousins at the ranch (Los Primos).

Steve doesn’t believe Danilow’s…El Sagrado has been inactive for quite a while. Danilow chides him that his informant is wrong and shows him the picture he took of El Sagrados boots and tells him how El Sagrado obtains them. After Steve asks what it is they want from him, Horacio tells him to sign over the shares to Danilow. Steve looks defeated as Horacio hands him a pen.

Ryan Takes the Bigger Bait

Ryan is in his office looking over some proposals when Joe enters. When Joe asks if he was able to smooth things over with Laura, Ryan affirms that he did and adds that Laura is unique (isn’t that what he said about Estela?) and he needs to draw the line with Estela. Joe assumes that Laura must have gotten quite upset when he told her about the kiss, but Ryan admits that he didn’t tell her…he thought it best not to. Joe will find ways to keep Ryan occupied, the most important thing is to find the identity of El Dorado. When Ryan asks about the fingerprints on the knife, Joe tells him he is on his way for the results…he specifically asked that the prints be compared to those of Asdrúbal. As they speak, Ryan receives a call from Estela. In her whiny voice, she tells him she didn’t want to call him but she thinks El Dorado has found her and has sent someone to investigate her. When she tells him she is SUPER-scared so she is going to leave the apartment, Ryan urges her to stay there until he arrives…and he rushes out…

Mercy’s Hook
Mercy shows up at Laura’s ranch and apologizes to Laura for dropping in unannounced…she came to see Paloma. Laura assures her that she can come any time she wants; and Paloma will be very happy to see her when she arrives from school. Mercy pretends that she forgot that Paloma would still be in school; however, Laura tells her she can wait as it won’t be too long before Paloma gets there. Mercy looks around and noticed all the flowers outside. After Laura tells her Ryan brought them for her, Mercy is glad things are going well for Laura and Ryan and that Estela’s return has not affected them. Laura tells Mercy that she shouldn’t judge Estela until she hears her story. Laura shares with Mercy that Estela didn’t leave Ryan of her own free will. Pedro C had threatened to kill Ryan if she contacted him; then El Dorado sequestered her. Mercy admits that she may have been wrong, but there is something about Estela that just doesn’t seem right. She can’t explain it, but tells Laura that it’s up to her if she wants to believe Estela. Laura believes that the truth is always revealed in time. She shares with Mercy that Ryan and she have made a pact that they will no longer keep secrets or lies from each other. This pleases Mercy very much; she is now sure that Ryan told her that he and Estela kissed.

Mercy apologizes (but she’s really not sorry); she thought Ryan had told her. Mercy thinks it best that Laura knows so she can realize what she is dealing with…she shouldn’t trust Estela. She thinks Estela is responsible for the whole thing, but she’s not going to excuse Ryan either…he likes women…he has it in his genes. Laura tries to makes excuses for Ryan…so much has happened so quickly and he is confused. Mercy doesn’t think he looked very confused when she caught them kissing, be she is sure Estela provoked him. She warns Laura to be alert, Estela is not good. Laura is skeptical about Mercy’s sudden interest in her relationship with Ryan since she had always tried to separate them. Mercy admits that she has reason to doubt her, but explains that Laura has earned her respect. She sees Laura as strong and courageous; in fact, she sees herself in Laura even more now that Estela has returned. Mercy has one more piece of advice…she can take it or leave it. There are two options Laura can choose from—she can let things continue as if nothing is wrong and let Ryan see Estela whenever he wants; or, she needs to fight for Ryan. Mercy is sure that if Laura asks Ryan, he will deny it. Laura decides she would rather ask Estela—she wants Estela to tell her…and hopes this is not another of Mercy’s intrigues.

The Fish Got Caught…in More Ways Than One

Ryan is at the apartment with Estela. She tells him how the man came with the excuse of needing a corkscrew. Ryan can’t think of anyone that fits the description she has given him. Ryan thinks he may be one of El Dorado’s men but she swears she didn’t recognize him. After Estela tells him that she asked around and was told that there are no new tenants, Ryan wonders how the man was able to get into the apartment building. He thinks it may have been a reporter since they have their ways to get what they want. It doesn’t matter to Estela whether it was a reporter or sicario, she just can’t stay there. She thinks she has only brought him problems, especially with Laura, but Ryan doesn’t want to hear of it. Laura came here and talked me. He does admit that he and Laura have had discussions, but all couples have them…doesn’t she remember theirs…

Estela thinks Laura is a great woman. Ryan agrees and tells Estela he also came over to give her this (her suitcase with the pistol). Estela looks at the suitcase and remembers…

Ryan and Estela are laying on the floor of her apartment, post coitus. Ryan wants her to meet his mother which she swears she would love to do, but needs to return to New York. Ryan thinks there is still plenty of time, but Estela reminds him about everything she usually packs…he should know how she is already. Ryan teases her about the small suitcase that’s under the couch. She laughs and brings out the suitcase saying that not much fits in her mini-case…it only carries her security. She shows him a couple of make-up items which make her feel so much more secure. She warns him that she is going to roll him up in a tiny little ball so she can keep him in her mini-case.

Ryan now understands why Estela told him that she kept her security in the suitcase and wonders if she had to protect herself from her father’s enemies since then. Estela confesses that it wasn’t just to protect herself; it was also to protect him. She doesn’t think she can handle having a gun now, she has changed since then.

Estela is very sorry that she called Ryan when she escaped from El Dorado (Not!). She thinks she was crazy to think she could get him back…just pick up where they left off. He must think it ridiculous that she was waiting for him wearing the wedding dress, but Ryan just shakes his head and reassures her it was not (no, not ridiculous, idiot, just a ploy to pull your heartstrings…ughh)…she experienced so many bad things. As Ryan leaves and stands right outside her door, he hands her a cell phone; and she thanks him with a kiss on the cheek while Laura is in the hallway listening.

Ryan sees Laura in the hallway and starts to explain that Estela called him because she thought she was in danger; and he brought her the pistol for protection. Laura wonders if the reason was for protection or to ask her to keep their secret…or is it not a secret that they kissed in his office. Ryan admits that, yes, they kissed.

Seeing that Laura is perturbed, Ryan tells her that is why he didn’t want to tell her. Laura reminds him that they had come to an agreement; there were supposed to be no more secrets or lies and the first thing he did was to keep the kiss a secret. Secondly, he had said he was going to keep his distance from Estela, but here he is. When Ryan explains that he just wanted to give her the phone, Laure immediately wonders if he also put a tracker on it like he did with hers. Seeing Ryan’s reaction, she apologizes for bringing up the tracking. She takes a moment and admits she just can’t compete with Estela because she is buried in his heart…she has always been there. Ryan asks what he can do to show her she doesn’t have to doubt him. Laura remembers the two options Mercy suggested, but she has a third option: the best thing would be that he leave the ranch; with time and distance, he can come to a decision. As to whom he wants.

Ryan can’t believe Laura would suggest such a thing. What happened was a confusion…he was confused. Laura doesn’t believe the “confused” line anymore. He resorted to drinking because of Estela. Ryan admits that she is right, but emphasizes that he luuurves her…she needs to believe that…he wants to be with her. Laura looks at him and wants him to be sincere… what did he feel when he kissed Estela, but Ryan wonders how she can ask that. Laura knows his refusal to answer says it all. She tells him to take time to think about what/who he wants, but warns him that she is not going to be waiting forever. Ryan suspects that she intends to look for someone else (no, Ryan, not everyone is like you). Laura takes offense (as she should) and tells him he should know her better…her life has never revolved around a man; she reminds him that she has a family and her career for which to fight for.

Rejected Little Guppy

Maria arrives home and LetMe is very happy to see that her hair is back to normal (and so are we). Maria confides that things are not so good at school—she doesn’t want to go anymore; she has no friends. LetMe reassures her that it’s not the end of the world…there has to be other students from Mexico that have the same interests, like the same music, food and artists as she does. Maria is afraid they don’t want to be with her, so LetMe tries to console her by telling her that the bad times will pass…they just need to keep trying.

Fishin’ for the Wrong Shark

Back in Morgana’s apartment, Horacio advises Danilow that it will take a few days to process the change of shares. Danilow is excited and can’t wait to see Mercy’s and Ryan’s faces when he announces he is the major stakeholder. After Horacio leaves, Danilow pulls Morgana close to him and wants to show him what a real macho is, but she resists. She is upset that she went through all the trouble of the fake pregnancy when she didn’t really have to…he had other options. When Danilow reminds her she wanted to come with him to Furia Productions, she retorts that she wanted to come succeed with their music…not to be involved with narcos and their dirty dealings. When Danilow asks Morgana to toast with him, she refuses so he gets upset and leaves.

Asdrúbal Won’t Take the Bait

Joe goes to the prison and meets with Asdrúbal who wonders why the heck Joe would want to defend him. Joe explains that he wants to do it because he knows he is innocent of many things he is covered for his boss. When he warns Asdrúbal that El Dorado will not lift a finger to get him out of prison, Asdrúbal just chuckles and says, “But I am El Dorado.” Joe knows Asdrúbal joined El Dorado to seek revenge against the Cabreras and wants to know why.

Asdrúbal wonders who is behind Joe’s investigation…is it one of the Cabreras? Mercy? Joe wants to know what Asdrúbal has against Mercy, but Asdrúbal is very happy that he has never met her, especially after everything he has heard about her. After Joe asks what he knows, Asdrúbal wants to know if he wants a list of all the things she has don’t but Joe assures him that he already knows everything. Asdrúbal mocks him saying that he thinks he knows…women change versions of what happens to make themselves look good, but not even the hyenas do to their children what Mercy has done. Joe notices that Asdrúbal used the term “children,” but Asdrúbal is annoyed and thinks they have talked enough he doubts Joe’s true intentions. Asdrubal starts to hang up, but Joe asks him to wait. Joe advises Asdrúbal that he has proof that he did not kill Pedro Carrillo…he knows that Asdrúbal is covering for El Dorado…the fingerprints do not match his. Asdrúbal smirks and tells Joe that means nothing…he could have sent one of his henchmen to do his dirty work. He tells Joe to think about that and hangs up to leave.

Trying to Make the Big Catch

Milton and his sidekick (I don’t remember his name, it might be Horacio, but that would be too confusing; Robin has been suggested as name, so we’ll go with that) are in the office going over Milton’s notes. When Milton suspects the girl in the apartment is Estela, Robin wonders why Regia would go visit her if that woman is the one that broke Ryan’s heart. Milton wonders why, then, would Ryan he would put the woman in his apartment. Robin thinks the woman is Ryan’s mistress…he also is excited about how happy their boss will be if Milton blows the lid off the case. Milton’s wheels are still spinning…if the woman in the apartment is the one that knows El Dorado, she is Estela Carrillo, but he doesn’t know how to prove it. When Robin asks what he is going to do, Milton tells him his little story about the corkscrew worked. He takes out the glass from his bag and stares at it.

Time to Pull Back the Line

Back at the ranch, Laura goes into Paloma’s bedroom as she sleeps. Laura whispers to Paloma that she is the one that gives her the strength to go on. As Rosario listens, she tells Laura that she needs to bring out that strength so her daughter will not see her sadness…with or without Ryan, she can move forward. Rosario starts to go see if Ryan has left, but sees him coming in to the bedroom. Ryan just wanted to say good-bye to Paloma, but sees that she is asleep. Laura doesn’t think it would be a good idea for Ryan to say good-bye; he can see her whenever he wants. Ryan tells Laura that she talks as if they will never be back together. Laura tells him no one can see into the future, but Ryan says he is sure of one thing about the future. He reminds her that she is still carrying his child…and before she says it could be Danilow’s, he will reiterate that the child is his. Laura asks him to please leave. After Ryan leaves, Laura’s eyes fill with tears as she tries to hold them back. Rosario comes to hug her and tells her to go ahead and cry…it will not make her less strong. Laura sobs as Rosario holds her.

Fishing for Assurance

A waiter brings in Morgana’s supper. Morgana asks him how she looks, but when she sees he blushes, she clarifies she wants his opinion about her picture on her pad. The waiter tells her he saw her in a show once; and she made men fall at her feet. Morgana is thrilled, but wants to know what the iguana is up to and finds the posting about Regia’s sponsor. After she gets upset that Regia is returning and she is just sitting there wasting her time, the waiter suggests that she could do the same…she has many fans that adore her. Morgana smiles and agrees, after which the waiter asks for a selfie with her. Morgana urges him to come sit with her on the bed, and they take a selfie. The waiter can’t wait to show it to his buddies, so he dismisses himself.

Good Bait Doesn’t Guarantee a Catch

As Ryan walks in to the Cabrera house, Mercy apologizes for complicating things. Ryan assures her things will be fine and tells her he will stay there just a few days…until Estela leaves his apartment. Mercy invites him to stay as long as he wants and urges him not to let Estela confuse him. He needs to get Laura back for the child. Knowing where she is going with this, Ryan tells her he has a surprise for her…the birth of his child won’t guarantee the 20 %.

The Fish Fry

Danilow struts into the Furia meeting room surprised to see everyone is present since they usually don’t take his meetings seriously. After Ryan and Mercy ask why he called the meeting, Danilow announces that they are now looking at the major stockholder of the company and tells Ryan he can no longer occupy his seat. Ryan questions what tricks he is up to, but Danilow denies it is a trick. When Horacio explains that Steve decided to sign over his shares to him, Ryan jumps up and demands to know what they did to Steve. Danilow smirks and reminds him that he should never have trusted a gringo. Danilow thought he was the bad one, but Steve is much worse than he. Mercy chimes in that Ryan is not out of the company…Laura is pregnant. Danilow is glad she brought that up…Laura is expecting a Cabrera, but what Ryan didn’t tell her was that the baby might be his. Mercy is dumbfounded. Ryan still thinks they did something to Steve and assures them he will find out, but Horacio assures him that if something happened to Steve, it was after he signed…this document. He hands the document to Ryan who shows it to Mercy and asks Joe to check it. Joe states that if the signature is real, the document can’t be retracted. Elated that he has won, Danilow gives his first order—Ryan is to grow wings and fly out of there. As for Mercy, she can stay only because Walter wrote it in the testament that she would stay for as long as she lives…he mocks that that shouldn’t be much longer. Joe lunges at Danilow, but Ryan holds him back. As everyone starts arguing, Danilow yells at everyone to settle down or he will call security and have them all thrown out.

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