Caray, Caray!

Memories are in italics.

Episode 59: The Woman in White

Ryan and Laura realize that Estela was probably waiting for Ryan at the same chapel where they were going to be married. They get in his car and drive away, hoping to find her.

Asdrubal, who is waiting in the same chapel, ignores a call, and tells himself that “she is no longer for you.”

That night, Ryan and Laura at the chapel and look around, calling her name, to no avail. Laura then notices a box with two wedding bands inside and gives it to Ryan. They realize that Estela was there but not any longer.


Steve, Genesis, and the hacker go to the final location of Asdrubal’s cell phone but don’t find anyone. They hope he will call again but Genesis knows he won’t, especially if they are after him.

In El Dorado’s house, the police find Talisman and the other sicario, dead. They begin the necessary investigations and one of the officers grabs Talisman’s cell phone and calls the last number.

Steve and Genesis hear Adrubal’s phone, which was left out in the open on a brick wall, but Steve asks her not to answer lest it be a trap from Asdrubal himself. It begins to rain and Steve curses his luck.

The officer gives up and puts the cell phone back in a plastic evidence bag.

Ryan wonders where Estela might be and thinks this may be all a game to El Dorado but in strolls Asdrubal, gun drawn, and declares that it is anything but a game though he wasn’t expecting Regia to show up with him. Either way, if she decided to come with him, then she will suffer the same fate. Laura asks if it was all a trap and Asdrubal nods though Ryan doesn’t understand because El Dorado wanted him alive the other day but now wants him dead. Asdrubal explains that they all thought that Estela’s feelings for Ryan were a thing of the past but now they know they are not. Laura chides him for following the orders of a petty, jealous man, but explains that she and Ryan are in love and even got married. She declares that Ryan won’t try and take Estela away from El Dorado but Asdrubal reminds her that Estela’s feelings for Ryan are the problem. Ryan asks him to let Laura go and they can sort out their issues but Laura doesn’t want to and tells Asdrubal that he will have to kill them both.

Tadeo chides Leticia for constantly keeping things to herself and then exploding at the worst possible moment though he’s glad to know what is going on with Maria. Leticia tells him that it wasn’t her secret to tell but Maria was dumb to believe Mark and now things went from bad to worse. Tadeo asks if they will be able to treat it and Leticia nods but explains that it doesn’t have a cure. Tadeo confesses that he saw Maria and Mark together at the hotel and Leticia chides it for keeping secrets, especially after telling her not to do that. Leticia wonders if he already told Maria his secret, which she won’t repeat, but Tadeo shakes his head though he knows Maria suspects the truth. Either way, he doesn’t care if she knows and goes to his room.

Asdrubal smiles and thinks he should kill Laura first, because that’s what El Dorado would want, so he could suffer over another love lost. He thinks Ryan was not made to love either way, especially considering his bad luck with women. Ryan demands to know why he hates him so much, if they don’t even know each other, and Asdrubal announces that it’s time to reveal old secrets. He confesses that Ryan took away what he most loved and he will never forgive him for it. At that, he loads the gun and points at Ryan.

Mercy is looking at her lost child’s necklace when Joe walks in and gives her a kiss. He sees the necklace and asks if it’s the same one her child had. Mercy nods and goes to put it away as Joe asks if she feels better. Mercy admits that the Paloma situation has her depressed and Joe suggests they go on a trip but Mercy would prefer to wait a bit until she feels better. He tries to caress her but she’s asks him to please move back to which he obliges. She then asks if he saw his kids and he tells her he didn’t, yet, but confesses that he began to investigate her child’s disappearance. Mercy chides him for doing so and Joe prefers to leave if that’s the case but Mercy asks him to stop and hug her. He relents and hugs her, tightly.

Laura moves a few feet to her left, which distracts Asdrubal long enough for Ryan to jump on him. Asdrubal knocks him down and Laura takes the opportunity to knock the gun out his hand. Asdrubal punches her in the face and she falls, unconscious. When Asdrubal tries to grab the gun from the floor, Ryan jumps him again and they fight for the gun. As they look at each other, a shot rings out.

Mercy lets go of Joe, who asks her what happened. She doesn’t know but she feels something is wrong.

Ryan pushes Asdrubal to the floor, both unscathed, and demands Asdrubal shoot him as they hear police sirens. Ryan thinks he’d just be adding another charge to his already long list of crimes and demands, again, Asdrubal shoot him as the police storm the place. They order Asdrubal to drop it and he obliges as Ryan goes to Laura. He asks if she’s okay and she is but asks that Ryan find out where Estela is before they take him away. Ryan nods and screams that Asdrubal knows where a woman is being held captive and they need to get the information out of him. As Laura gets up and goes to Ryan, the police tell him that Asdrubal is protected by the Miranda rights. They handcuff him as Laura and Ryan watch.

Joe shows Mercy the paparazzi photo of Ryan and Laura’s shotgun wedding. He asks if she’s annoyed because they were not invited but Mercy reiterates that she only cares about Paloma and nothing else. He thought she would be more annoyed, possibly angry, but Mercy chides him, and everyone, for always thinking the worst. He apologizes then and gives her a hug as his phone rings. Mercy asks that he answer and Joe obliges. It’s Steve, who is worried about Ryan since they haven’t talked all day. Joe asks him if they should be worried and Steve confesses that Ryan went to go find Estela. Joe sighs deeply as Mercy asked him what happened.

The police tell Ryan and Laura that they have been chasing Asdrubal for years and he will now be tried in a court of law for money laundering as El Dorado. Ryan explains that Asdrubal isn’t El Dorado but his right-hand man. Asdrubal confesses that he is the only Dorado but Ryan asks the police to not believe him, as it’s only a distraction. The police tell them that they will find out the truth in court and haul him away as Asdrubal smiles. Ryan then goes to make sure Laura is okay.

Joe asks Mercy is she’s okay and she is but she’s worried about Ryan. She asks if Steve told him anything that she should know about but Joe explains that he called to find out about transferring his shares in Furia. He then gives her a kiss and leaves, promising to be back ASAP.

Maria goes into the living room and Leticia apologizes for her meltdown earlier, she just didn’t know how to react because she grew up in another time. She promises to be better but she needs Maria to be patient and be better because she has been very rude lately. Maria silently nods and Leticia gives her a hug and tells her that she loves her. She asks Maria to break off her relationship with Mark and the rest of her friends because they are a bad influence. Maria doesn’t want to but Leticia warns her that they will go back to Mexico, ASAP, if she doesn’t. Maria storms off to her room.

Laura is sure Asdrubal took Estela back to El Dorado and Ryan agrees but he kicks himself for failing Estela again. Laura looks at him, unsure of how to react, but there is no time as they suddenly hear a woman’s scream. They realize it is coming from the cemetery out back and run outside. They separate and begin to look and scream Estela’s name. Just then, Laura misses a step and falls into a freshly dug grave. She screams for Ryan to come help and he does. When he points his flashlight at Laura, they find Estela next to her, in a white wedding dress. He whispers one word into the wind: "Estela…"

Milton continues to investigate the money laundering as his assistant walks in and tells him that their boss wants a report on Regia’s wedding. Milton tells him soon and asks him to put a fresh sticky, which asks who the leader of the money laundering operation is, on the board. The assistant obliges and then reveals that Marcelino was arrested and is singing like a canary.

Laura and Ryan pull Estela out of the grave and find that she is still breathing. Estela opens her eyes and thanks Ryan for coming to save her. Ryan thinks they should go to a hospital but Estela begs him not to and asks him to take her with him. Laura looks at Ryan, who is silent.

Joe meets with Genesis and Steve, who reveals that he hasn’t heard from Ryan since they went to go find Estela. He is worried that something may have happened to him but Genesis thinks they’d be okay. Joe chides them either way, for taking so long to call, and then apologizes to Genesis for getting wrapped up in tehri drama. Genesis will move on, soon, but first she will throw away everything that reminds her of him. She grabs the gold necklace he left her but Joe sees it and asks her for a closer look. He asks her where she got the necklace.

Ryan carries Estela out of the cemetery as Laura follows close behind.

Genesis tells Joe that the necklace belonged to Asdrubal and Steve asks why he’s so interested in it. Joe thought that it may lead him to someone he was looking for but it’d be too much of a coincidence. He then hopes that Laura and Ryan appear soon as Steve’s phone rings. It’s Laura, who tells him that they found Estela, alive and well. Everyone is shocked.

Milton’s assistant comes and tells him that they caught El Dorado, who used to launder money for Marcelino and told the police so. Milton googles El Dorado but finds no results though he reads that Marcelino used to be Ausencio’s godfather. He also remembers that Ryan hired Ausencio to sing narco corridos at Furia a few days after Regia sang one regarding Torre Blanca, which involved a shootout in a plaza that Porfirio Pineda stole from Marcelino Salgado. He nods and puts up a note sticky on the board, “El Dorado?”

Steve and Joe arrive at the ranch and talk to Rosario, who tell him that Laura and Ryan arrived wet and dirty with a woman. They brought her into the shower and the doctor is checking on her now. Just then, Ryan exits the room with the doctor, who explains that Estela is stable but he gave her some relaxants so she could sleep through the night. He asks them to call him should they notice any abnormal behavior and leaves as Laura comes. Joe and Steve are shocked that Estela has reappeared and Ryan asks them to please keep it a secret, for now, lest Estela be in danger.

Danilo and Morgana are sleeping when they hear someone banging on the door. Danilo, scared, draws his gun, but it’s Horacio, who tells him that Asdrubal has been detained. Danilo asks if they caught El Dorado as well but Horacio reveals that Asdrubal confessed to being El Dorado.

Laura and Ryan watch Estela sleep. Ryan is sure El Dorado sent Asdrubal to capture Estela and Laura assumes that El Dorado had her cell phone tapped and found out about her calls to Ryan. Ryan reminds her that Estela has a lot of questions to answer, including who the real Dorado is. Laura also thinks she must explain where she went the day she was supposed to meet him at the airport. Ryan nods but tells her that, no matter what, she is now his woman and the mother of his child. Laura nods but feels uncomfortable talking about this in front of Estela, even if she’s sleeping. Ryan nods and then closes the door before leaving.

Danilo and Horacio have a drink while Danilo reiterates that Asdrubal is lying. Horacio asks how he’s sure and Danilo explains that he took on the name to protect that real Dorado and that makes no sense if it was Asdrubal the whole time. Horacio wonders if Asdrubal will signal Danilo as El Dorado but Danilo thinks he would’ve said it already if that was the plan. Instead, he told everyone he was El Dorado so that may mean that the real Dorado still has a plan that they don’t know of yet. He reminds Horacio that they must find El Dorado first and kill him before he tries to kill them.

Ryan and Laura, post coitus, talk about what they will tell Paloma tomorrow about their new house guest. Ryan asks her not to worry about that right now but Laustela reminds him that they had a hard day and have yet to process everything. Ryan asks that she only think about the fact that they are married and she smiles before telling him that she loves him. They kiss, passionately.

Horacio asks Danilo how he plans to find El Dorado and he explains that only Asdrubal knows where he is. Horacio thinks they should ask Talisman but Danilo shakes his head. Horacio then wonders if El Dorado exists or if he’s only a myth to strike fear into the hearts of men but Danilo knows he’s real because he had a very sexy girlfriend, who he saw once and even composed a song for, and if she is still out there, then she may be with El Dorado. Horacio nods and smiles.

Laustela, still in bed with Ryan, continues to think about Estela. She gets up and puts on a robe but closes the door so Ryan won’t wake up. She then goes to Estela’s room but hear anything because Paloma comes and asks her for her good night song. Laustela smiles and obliges.

The next morning, Mercy gets ready and puts on the gold necklace as Joe asks her why she’s awake so early. Mercy asks if he already fixed Steve’s papers and Joe nods but asks her where she’s going. Mercy explains that she’s going to work to distract herself from her sadness. He then asks if she has on the gold necklace Pedro Carrillo gave her. Mercy nods and Joe can’t understand how she made an identical necklace for her child when she hated her life with Pedro. Mercy asks if that is why he thought her child was Pedro’s before explaining that the Virgin de la Piedad is very important to her and she believes in her power even if she’s not religious. She also explains that she is named after her and Joe realizes that Mercy is Piedad in English. Mercy nods and tells him to please not bring it up again but admits that the necklace is the only good thing she has from her relationship with Pedro. Joe nods and then goes into the bathroom as Mercy gets ready.

Laura and Ryan go to Estela’s room but find her asleep. Laura thinks she will wake up soon but goes to get Paloma ready as Ryan goes to close the door. Just then, Estela wakes up and calls him over. He asks her how she feels and Estela smiles before telling him that she has never felt safer than now and is glad that her nightmare is over. Ryan tells her that the doctor suggested she rest but Estela wants to tell him everything that happened. Ryan reveals that they caught Asdrubal, so she’s safe, but Estela wants to tell him why she left 3 years ago and left him all alone.

The warden of the jail where Asdrubal is being held talks to the press but can’t confirm if El Dorado is indeed there. When he leaves, Milton asks another reporter if Lucio Galvan was El Dorado. The reporter is unsure as they are now saying that Asdrubal is El Dorado. Milton walks off to the side as Asdrubal is taken away by the police with his lawyer in tow. Once alone, Horacio comes and goes over to Milton. He is shocked to see Milton there, since he’s usually a celebrity gossip columnist, but Milton bids him good day and leaves.

Estela wants to tell Ryan what happened, because it’s fair, but tells him that first things first: his parents already knew Pedro before they meet. In fact, Pedro went to go visit Mercy and Walter a few days before she and Ryan met. Ryan is confused but Estela continues her story…

Three years ago, Pedro showed up at Furia, unexpectedly, to propose a deal to Walter and Mercy. He wanted to propose a deal to Mercy and Walter that would’ve left them with plenty of profits but Walter wanted nothing to do with it because he didn’t want to risk the empire he had built on a money laundering scheme. Pedro laughed it off and explained that no one would ever find out about their extracurricular activities though Mercy was shocked that he would propose such a business, especially after having no seen him in so long. Pedro reminds them that they owe him for Furia but Walter doesn’t think they owe him anything because they worked hard to make Furia what it is. Walter reminds him that he was laundering money even then and it was why he asked Pedro to leave in the first place. Pedro wonders if he asked him to leave because of that or because he wanted Mercy all to himself. He demands Mercy tell Walter how the story really went but Walter grabbed Pedro by the collar and demanded he leave. Pedro nodded, called Mercy beautiful, and left.

Estela tells Ryan that it was the last time Pedro tried to amend the damage Walter and Mercy had caused him but Ryan reminds her that Pedro was laundering money and Walter had asked him to leave, even though they were best friends. Estela reveals that there was something else: Mercy was with Pedro first and left him to be with Walter, Ryan’s father.

As Paloma eats breakfast, Rosario asks Laura if her meeting with the girls about Regia is today. Laura nods but explains that she can’t meet them at the ranch with Estela there. She thinks she woke up which is why Ryan hasn’t come downstairs and Rosario doesn’t think he will in a long time as they have a lot to talk about. Paloma hears them and asks about their mysterious guest and Rosario nods as Laura promises to explain later but she needs her to get ready for school first. Once alone, Rosario tells Laura that the radio is talking about her secret wedding though Laura can’t think about that now but worries that the reporters will show up soon.

Ryan admits that he already suspected something happened between Pedro and Mercy but worries about all the secrets their parents kept. Estela explains that there is more to the story, specifically the real reason they met…

Estela sat down with Pedro to eat but he chided her for her bad cooking. She told him not to eat it and then reminded him about her upcoming tour to 25 countries around Asia. Pedro reminded her that she couldn’t leave his business alone though Estela told him it would only be a couple of weeks but Pedro didn’t care, he demanded she stay because he ordered her to. Estela didn’t want money, she just wanted to explore and be free, but Pedro confessed that he had a plan to bring down the Cabreras and needed her help. Estela was mad that he was still obsessing over them but Pedro had a plan to hit Walter and Mercy where it hurt: Ryan. Pedro then ordered Estela to romance Ryan as soon as possible.

Ryan is shocked to hear the truth and Estela confesses that he thought it was the best way to get into Furia and launder his money without any obstacles.

Horacio tells Danilo that he saw Milton at the jail and Danilo curses his luck as Milton has been up his backside since he arrived in LA. Danilo thought he was just a gossip columnist but Horacio reminds him that he was already investigating Furia, with Soto’s help. Danilo nods and remembers but thinks they can use his natural curiosity to their advantage.

Morgana has tea with Leticia and asks about Regia’s plan to climb back up the fame ladder. Leticia reminds her that she is Laura’s friend and Morgana confesses that she’s just jealous because she wants to be back onstage as well. Leticia doesn’t think she should, as Laura has been through a lot, but Morgana reminds her that she hasn’t been able to do much since she got pregnant. Leticia doesn’t think her baby should stop her from working, especially because she hasn’t, but Morgana thinks it’s not the same because her audience wants to see her sexy, not pregnant, and it’s up to Laura if she lets them see her that way. Leticia asks if Laura is pregnant but Morgana shakes her head and tells her it could only be a matter of time though. Leticia then reiterates that Morgana and Laura could be great friends, as they have a lot in common, and Morgana thinks she may be right.

Estela confesses that she fell in love with him, despite everything, but can’t say more as Paloma runs in, screaming “hi!” with Laura in tow. Estela is taken aback and then asks who they are. Ryan introduces them as his wife and daughter as Estela realizes that Ryan has moved on. She explains that she excommunicated for a long time and had no idea what had happened. Laura had hoped she was a little more recovered before springing the news on her but reveals that she already knew about her relationship with Ryan. Ryan nods but tells Estela that he had to move on, despite his lack of answers, and was lucky enough to have found Laura. Estela nods, silently, as Laura tells them that she will let them talk for a bit. She steers Paloma to the door as Estela cries and tells him that he’s lucky to have found such a great woman.

Milton meets with Danilo and Horacio and is shocked as to why they might have called him. He asks if they have any juicy gossip but Danilo wants to know if he only cares about gossip. Milton wonders what else he will care about, if he’s a gossip columnist, but Danilo knows he is after something bigger than gossip. Milton nods and Danilo explains that he has an exclusive: Asdrubal is not El Dorado even though he confessed that he was. Milton wants to know who El Dorado is then and Danilo smiles before telling him that he does too.

Estela continues to cry and laments the fact that Ryan probably thought the worst of her after she disappeared. She thinks she should leave and gets up to do so but Ryan asks her to stay. She wobbles for a second and Ryan hugs her to try and steady her. She cries and confesses that she doesn’t know what to do now. He sits her down and tells her that she needs some time to think about her next move. She nods but explains that she still has a lot of things to tell him including the fact that Pedro ordered her to leave him or he would be killed. Ryan is shocked…

Episode 60: Champagne for My Real Friends, Poisoned Tea for My Sham Friends...

Estela begs Ryan to let her talk because she has a lot of things to tell him. He doesn’t want to but she confesses that Pedro threatened to kill Ryan when he found out she loved him and refused to betray him.

Danilo demands Milton let him know what he knows but Milton reiterates that he doesn’t know anything but he would like to know more. Danilo asks him to find out who El Dorado is, because he is the one laundering money at Furia, and tell him what he finds before anyone. Milton thinks Danilo should just ask Ryan but Horacio explains that Ryan is loyal and would rather die before betraying his boss. Milton wonders how they will identity El Dorado then, since no one has seen him, but Danilo reveals that they will because of El Dorado’s girlfriend.

Estela cries and confesses that she would’ve rather died than have him find out the truth. She then tells him that Pedro followed her and Ryan, just in case Estela tried to have any contact with Ryan after Pedro had made her disappear. After Pedro was arrested and taken to Mexico, she thought of finding Ryan and telling him the truth, but Pedro had left orders to make sure she didn’t reach out to Ryan or he would be killed. It was then that El Dorado appeared in her life. Through all this, Ryan is silently shaking his head.

Danilo explains that El Dorado has a woman that may lead them to him. He reminds Milton that his article, unveiling El Dorado, would be a sure career launcher. Milton nods, stands up, and then asks if he can publish everything he knows, if he finds out El Dorado’s true identity, and Danilo smiles and nods.

Estela explains that El Dorado wanted to destroy Pedro and take over his business and she was just a pawn in his revenge scheme. It was because of this that she kidnapped her but Ryan wants to hear no more. Estela needs to tell him though and confesses that the worse time in her life was that time she shared with El Dorado. She continues to cry and reveals that, after he got his revenge on Pedro, he became obsessed and refused to let her go. Ryan stops her there and tells her to rest for a bit. Estela thanks him for listening and understands that there is nothing between them any longer. Ryan thinks that there still is but Estela reminds him that he already has a new life. At this, Ryan silently closes the door.

Maria goes to eat breakfast with Tadeo, who tells her Leticia left early to get and get some clothes for her designs. She nods and sits on the counter while Tadeo sits at the table. He tells her that Leticia told him what happened at the doctor. Maria curses Leticia for being a big mouth and tells Tadeo that she knows he wants to leave. Tadeo nods and asks if she feels okay to which she smiles and nods. He reminds her of how he used to take care of her when she was sick and she laments how far apart they’ve grown since they got to the US. She suggests they go back to Mexico but Tadeo knows that wouldn’t change things because they’ve changed. Maria fondly remembers when her parents were together, in love, and they used to talk. She realizes that there is nothing left of that old life and grows quiet.

Rosario brings Estela breakfast but scares her, unwillingly. Estela apologizes and explains that her imprisonment has her on edge though Rosario reminds her that she is safe. Estela apologizes again and thinks Laura thinks the worst of her but Rosario reveals that Laura has been through a lot and would likely understand. Just then, Laura comes in and asks Estela how she is doing. Estela tells her she is fine but she’s sure they have doubts about her, doubt she can clear up. She assumes Ryan told them a lot about her and they are quiet but Laura then asks if she recognizes her, as Regia at least. Estela shakes her head and explains that, while she lived like a queen, she was far from all technology and any people. Rosario and Laura understand and tell her that to be without freedom is the worst thing that can happen. Laura then receives a call from Genesis and tells Estela that she will her meeting with her friends elsewhere so she can rest. Estela asks her to please have it at the ranch and not change anything about her life because of her.

At Furia, Horacio wonders if Danilo’s plan will work, as El Dorado’s woman may not be easy to find. He suggests they do their own investigation and Danilo agrees. Just then, Ryan arrives and Danilo congratulates him for his wedding though he chides Ryan for not inviting him to the wedding. Ryan smiles and asks Danilo to enjoy his last days of freedom, as he will be joining Asdrubal in a cell soon. Danilo reminds him that if he falls, everyone he loves will fall too. Ryan reiterates that only Danilo will pay for his crimes and he laments that fact that the child he is expecting with Morgana will have him as a father.

Rosario thinks it’s strange that Estela didn’t know about Laura and Ryan or the fact Laura had usurped her identity. Laura reminds her that she was excommunicated but Rosario tells her that Estela wasn’t tied down. In fact, she even managed to get a cell phone to call Ryan. Laura proposes it was a random cell phone she found, as El Dorado would not let her escape or give her the tools to do so, but Rosario thinks Estela was the one that got away.

Milton tells his assistant that he needs to find El Dorado’s girlfriend immediately, after that, the rest of the pieces will fall into place. He wonders if Regia didn’t tell him who the leader of the money-laundering scheme was because it is her husband, Ryan. He instructs his assistant to find out any information he can on the girlfriend, wherever he can.

On the ranch porch, the girls and Laura talk about Regia’s upcoming concert. Genesis may have a sponsor and Nina suggests they do a Q&A afterwards to make sure everyone knows Regia is for the people. At this, Leticia shows them her new designs and they are amazing. They all suggest that Leticia professionally study design as Morgana comes and says hello. Laura asks her to leave, since Danilo no longer lives there, but Morgana asks them to calm down. Leticia stands up and explains that she invited Morgana because they are all women, pregnant and career oriented. Everyone cheers when they find out Laura is pregnant and Rosario happily announces that she is gong to be a grandmother. Laura nods and tells Morgana that she is welcome, if she is going to behave herself. Morgana gives her a high five as Rosario goes to make them all a cup of tea. Morgana suggests she put some alcohol in it but, after a few confused stares, tells them it was a joke and offers to go help Rosario. Rosario nods and leaves with her as Genesis and Nina bid them goodbye and leave. Once alone, Leticia asks Laura if she made a mistake but Laura shakes her head and smiles. Leticia then goes to the bathroom as Laura thinks about what just happened.

In his office, Danilo tells Horacio that he’s sick of Ryan’s threats, despite the fact that he can’t stay anything without incriminating all of them. He hopes Ryan doesn’t want to leave his child without a father. Horacio realizes what he means and asks if Laura is pregnant. Danilo nods and Horacio asks if he’s sure it can’t be his. Danilo explains that it isn’t and Laura made that clear but Horacio thinks she lied to give him off her back. Danilo nods slowly and realizes that, should the kid be his, the 20% at Furia is his. He asks how he can find out and Horacio explains that he will have to wait till the baby is born. At that, Danilo picks up the phone and calls Morgana.

Rosario puts a tray with two cups in front of Morgana, who begins to serve herself, though she thinks Rosario should bring her some cookies or a piece of cake. Rosario tells her that she will go look and leaves. Once alone, Morgana takes out a pill and drops it in the cup as her phone rings. She quickly answers and tells Danilo that she has an abortion before hanging up. Rosario comes back with a tin of cookies, so Morgana doesn’t stay with the craving, and Morgana picks one out.

Joe goes to see Ryan at his office and tells him that, despite the fact that they must protect Estela, they also have to clear his name. Ryan asks if they made the necessary tests on the knife but Joe doesn’t answer as Genesis walks in with an iPad playing a video from a news station. It details Asdrubal’s arrest, confession to being El Dorado, and revelation that he killed Pedro Carrillo.

Morgana and Laura sit outside with their cups of tea and Laura confesses that, while she doesn’t mean her any harm, she is confused as to why Morgana wants to be friends. Morgana confesses that, since her wedding to Ryan, they are no longer rivals for Danilo’s love and would rather be her friend. She then smiles and cheers with Laura, who goes to take a sip but doesn’t. Morgana asks if she doesn’t believe her and then asks Laura to taste her tea as her own cup takes strong. Laura doesn’t and reminds her that she’s not interested in Danilo even if she wasn’t married. Just then, Magana’s phone rings and she hangs up when she sees it is Danilo. Leticia then comes back and asks if they have forgotten their differences. Morgana has but Laura is being difficult and she’d rather not deal with it. Morgana then gets up and walks away as Laura confesses to Leticia that she doesn’t believe Morgana’s redemption story one bit.

Joe tells Ryan that Asdrubal’s confession clears him of Pedro’s murder but not the perjury charge. Ryan still wants to know whose prints are on the knife and Joe nods before promising to find out. Ryan then reminds him that they still need prove to make sure Danilo goes to jail and Joe nods again.

Morgana is back at the hotel, filing her nails, when Danilo storms in and chides her for having her phone off. He demands to know what she did and she explains that she was with Laura, as planned, though Danilo hopes she didn’t do anything to hurt the baby that may be his. Morgana doesn’t care, as Laura will never let him recognize their child, but Danilo explains that she would have to let him, by law, recognize his child. Morgana demands to know what will happen to their child and Danilo tells her that he can have both before asking again what she did.

As Rosario sets another cup of tea on the table, four cups in total, Leticia tells Laura that she realizes that Morgana and her and may never be friends. Laura asks her not to worry about it and then grabs her cup of tea though a flying ball knocks it out of her hand and then knocks the other cups to the ground, except Morgana’s. They look and see it was Paloma, who is looking very contrite. Rosario goes to her and reminds her that her mother is working and they will go elsewhere to play. Rosario asks her to apologize and Paloma obliges before they leave. Leticia and Laura then laugh it off and Laura then apologizes though Leticia thinks that kids are the best at that age because then they grow up and stress you out. Laura asks her what happened and Leticia explains that Maria started going out with a boy from school, and she has no idea how to talk to her, while Tadeo has told her that he doesn’t like women. Laura sighs and offers to talk to Maria and then tells Leticia that sexual orientation is not something you chose but something you feel. Ultimately, a mother should support and love her child. Leticia nods and thanks her for everything before telling Laura that she needs to go to the bathroom. She stands up but immediately doubles over in pain. Laura offers to help and Leticia screams that something is wrong.

Morgana tells Danilo what she did and smiles. Danilo thinks that she shouldn’t have done anything but Morgana reminds him that he was too late when he called though, if the child were his, she would feel even better at having done it. Danilo pulls out his phone and calls Laura, to warn her, but Morgana rips it out of his hand and reminds him that he will throw them both under the bus. Danilo grabs it back and tells her that he can’t leave things like this before storming out.

As Leticia screams, Laura calls an ambulance and gives them the address. She hangs up as Leticia grabs her hand and they both see that it’s covered in blood. Rosario comes, sees the whole thing, and Laura instructs her to distract Paloma and take her into the house by the back. Rosario obliges as Estela comes, having heard the screams, and gasps when she sees Leticia. Leticia begs Laura to save her baby, as she’s pregnant too, and Estela is shocked to hear the news.

Some time later, Laura calls Tadeo and tells him that his mother’s pregnancy had complications. She gives him the address and Tadeo promises to call Maria while his band picks their things up to take him to the hospital.

Estela looks for Rosario at the ranch as Danilo arrives and sees her. He asks her who she is but Estela wants to know who he is. He tells Estela that he is looking for Laura and Estela explains that Laura went to the hospital to accompany her friend, Leticia. Danilo smiles and then asks Estela, again, who she is, because he’s seen her before. Estela takes one step back, disgusted.

Ryan arrives at the hospital and finds Laura, who tells him that she has no idea what happened. Ryan thinks these things happen but they can’t talk more as Tadeo and Maria arrive. Laura then calls over the doctor and asks for news on Leticia. He explains that the situation is critical as saying one can kill the other. Tadeo wants to know why this is happening and the doctor explains that Leticia’s age, her domestic violence past and the fact that she didn’t regularly visit the doctor are all factors of a complicated pregnancy. He warns them that it may be time to choose between Leticia’s life or the baby’s.

Danilo asks Estela if she’s Ryan’s friend and Estela nods before explaining that they haven’t seen each other in years. Danilo asks again for her name but Estela doesn’t answer as Paloma comes and Danilo engulfs her in a bear hug. He asks her how she’s been and Paloma explains that she’s been playing. Just then, Rosario comes and pulls Paloma out of his arms and asks that she go wash her hands. Once Paloma out of earshot, Rosario chides Danilo for coming to the ranch when Laura doesn’t want him there and that’s after Morgana visited them out of the blue. She finds it strange that they both visited on the same day but Danilo asks her why Morgana came by.

The doctor asks Tadeo which life he chooses and Tadeo chooses Leticia. The doctor nods and leaves as Maria goes to hug him.

Danilo chides Rosario for making a spectacle in front of the guest and then asks for Estela’s name again. Estela introduces herself as Lucia as Rosario reminds Danilo that he isn’t welcome at the ranch because he only ruins their lives. Danilo reminds her that the last gave he gave Laura was the gift of life though Rosario wishes Ryan were there to hear him talk so he could break his face in half. She then reiterates that Laura’s baby is Ryan’s but Danilo thinks it could be his too. Estela then asks Danilo to leave, as she assumes that he’s not welcomed there, and Danilo obliges. Once alone, Estela is shocked to learn Ryan had a brother but Rosario reveals that Danilo is only a half brother and he only appeared in their lives to make it difficult. She hopes he never finds out that she is the real Estela or god know what he would do. She storms out as Estela thinks this over.

Outside, Danilo calls Horacio and orders him to find out something about Tadeo ASAP. Horacio doesn’t want to hear from Tadeo, as he left mid presentation because his mother was sick, but Danilo needs to find out where Leticia is because Laura is with her. He hangs up and smiles.

Milton tells his assistant that he has not been able to find any clues on El Dorado’s woman. He wonders if they sent her to Mexico and reminding himself that he must interview Asdrubal. The assistant assumes Danilo already got all the information out of Asdrubal and Milton nods though he doesn’t trust Danilo and is only pretending to be on his side. Milton explains that, if Ryan is El Dorado’s business partner, then Laura Oviedo may have some information she has not shared.

That night, Maria wonders why the procedure is taking so long. Just then, the doctor comes and tells them that Leticia is safe though the baby is dead. Laura thinks he made the right decision and the doctor as them to visit her, one at a time. He leaves but Tadeo can bring himself to confront Leticia so Laura offers to tell her what happened and goes off. Just then, Danilo arrives, much to Ryan’s annoyance, and demands to know what he’s doing there. Danilo explains that he came to see Leticia and asks where Laura is.

In the hospital room, Laura tells Leticia that she’s okay and her children are outside waiting for her. Leticia smiles and then asks about the baby. Laura shakes her head as Leticia starts to cry. Laura begs her to be strong because her children need her but Leticia doesn’t know what happened and continues to cry.

Danilo shrugs and tells Ryan that things happen but Ryan demands to know why he’s there. Danilo went to find Laura because he doesn’t believe Laura’s baby is not his though Ryan insists it is and orders Danilo to leave. Danilo asks him to calm down for a second and then tells him that Lucia is very sexy though Ryan could care less. He asks Danilo if there is anything else and Danilo thinks they are more alike than they thought, as Cabreras, but Ryan doubts it. Danilo tells him that he’s insufferable and then goes to Maria and Tadeo though not before slopping all over Maria’s backside. He then taps her on the shoulder and tells Tadeo to be strong in the face of loss. He storms out afterward, much to their confusion.

Later, at Danilo’s office, Danilo tells Horacio that all their plans are ruined though Horacio doesn’t understand. Danilo reveals that he was going to make a deal with Leticia for her baby but Horacio still doesn’t understand. He suddenly realizes what Danilo means and Danilo explains that he had already hired someone to tell Leticia that her baby had died and then give it to Morgana. He still has Laura but it is going to be a while till they can prove the baby is his, if it even is. Horacio thinks he’s over thinking it and suggests he still go to Mexico and buy a baby. Danilo nods and tells him that he is going to help him achieve his plans. Danilo smiles but Horacio is wary.

Leticia tells Tadeo and Maria that she lost their brother but she has no idea why. She begins to cry and Tadeo asks her to rest but Leticia still doesn’t know what happened, especially when the baby was already at 6 months. She thinks it was a punishment but Tadeo asks her to be calm and the doctor will explain what happened later. Tadeo then tells her that the baby was a boy and Leticia begs them to stay with her and hopes the baby is with God. Leticia continues to cry because she will never meet her child as Maria and Tadeo begin to cry as well.

At the ranch and by the light of the moon, Laura confesses to Ryan that she can’t stop thinking about their children nor how fragile life is, especially after what happened to Leticia. Ryan assures here everything will be okay and apologizes for what he will say next but it has to be said: Danilo went to go find her at the hospital because he’s not sure her baby isn’t his. She dreads that he will demand a paternity test but Ryan tells her he won’t force her to do anything because he will always be by her side. They kiss but the moment is short lived as Estela turns on the light. She apologizes when she sees them but she heard them come in and wanted to know how Leticia was. Laura tells her that Leticia lost the baby and then thanks her for asking. Laura then tells Ryan that she is going to put Paloma to bed and leaves as Estela laments how tragedies always seem to come in threes. Ryan nods but Estela thinks he should be happy because Laura is having a baby.

Horacio is doubtful that Steve will sell Danilo is 40%, especially because he’s loyal to Ryan, but Danilo thinks everyone has a price. Just then, his phone rings but he sends it to voicemail as Horacio asks how much he will offer Steve for the shares. Danilo thinks that money is the wrong approach and reminds him that everyone has a dark side, a double life or a past he doesn’t want anyone to find out, they just need to find out what that is. The phone rings again but Danilo sends it to voicemail as Horacio wonders what they will find and remind shim that Steve won’t betray Ryan easily. He thinks they should buy a baby but Danilo shakes his head and reiterates that he wants Horacio to investigate. Danilo’s phone rings again and he slams it down, frustrated.

Leticia tells Maria and Tadeo that they shouldn’t worry about her because they need her. They both nod as the doctor walks in and tells her that he’s happy to see her better though she needs her rest. He then asks Maria and Tadeo to go rest up, as Leticia is doing better, before going to leave. Leticia stops him and begs him to tell her what happened, between tears. The doctor explains the same factors he explained before but Leticia still doesn’t understand because she’s always been healthy and knows of premature babies that have survived. The doctor reveals that the baby could’ve been saved but they had to decide between her and the baby. Leticia demands to know who made the decision and Tadeo confesses that he did…

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