Caray, Caray!

Or Another Bun Bites the Dust

Even though Luisa is there to protect her, Asdrubal manages to get close enough to Laura to hand her a note and run away, though Luisa doesn’t even try to catch him. Instead, she tells Laura that she has someone waiting for her in the dressing room and leaves her alone (!!!). Laura opens the note and reads.

Later, Ryan welcomes Laura to her dressing room with a bouquet of roses (which are part of his long road to forgiveness) as Paloma and Rosario come in and congratulate Laura. As Ryan congratulates her too, Genesis comes and tells them that the Producer Award Show will be cancelled because they don’t have a venue. She suggests they try to host it in Los Primos and Ryan promises to make it happen (maybe he will finally uphold one of his promises).


Danilo worries about the DEA investigation (because they are very thorough in this universe) but El Sagrado thinks he shouldn’t, if he left no loose ends (half of the drug world). Danilo assures him he didn’t and he doesn’t care if Furia is destroyed as he is going to launch his own money laundering business, Golden (Skulls) Productions. With his contacts (and all the people who hate and distrust him), he is sure to mount a successful business. El Sagrado warns him that he better not get caught doing anything illegal or their deal is off.

The next day, Horacio sees Danilo in his office and tells him that he got rid off all the proof of the money laundering, including Ryan’ part so they are screwed. Even worse is all the accounts that hold the freshly laundered money (with a scent of Downy) are now frozen. Danilo curses his luck and tells Horacio that it’s probably Estela (who is now the smartest of the bunch), as Ryan and Mercy would not like to bring down Furia in the process. When a DEA agent walks in, Danilo suggests he stop investigating because he has all the proof he needs and hands him Milton’s USB.

Joe and Rosario talk about Mercy’s current state, as she seems almost catatonic. She thinks Mercy is lucky to have Joe (you know that guy who left his wife, doesn’t talk to his children and told Walter that Mercy had a lover and kicked this story into high gear) because he’s so thoughtful and cares for her. Rosario hopes Mercy doesn’t think about her dead baby, especially at this time, and Joe confesses that the baby isn’t dead and he may know where it is but needs to be sure. (Now is when he thinks he should share this news???) Paloma and Laura come in and Paloma goes to say hi to Mercy. (Paloma’s smile is adorable and would revive anyone).

Horacio warns Danilo that Furia will circle the drain with the investigation but Danilo doesn’t care as he has new plans with El Sagrado and his new production company. Horacio reminds him that they confiscated the accounts and they owe a lot of people money. (uh oh!)

Paloma tells Mercy that she loves her and wants her to feel better. She proposes she draw her something and Mercy slowly nods. Laura tells Mercy that she brought Paloma to cheer her up as Ryan comes. When he and Laura see each other, the awkward tension is palatable (but that’s what happens when your ex disappears, you meet someone new, fall in love, marry them and save them from danger but barely hesitate when said ex comes back even though her reason and acting skills are as flimsy as wet paper).

Estela tells Asdrubal that she will have to accelerate her plans and Asdrubal asks if she will escape with Ryan and leave him behind despite the fact that he’s always been there for her (sounds about right, dude!). Estela tells him that he is the only man for her (except she’s tried to run away twice already) and he loves that she finally realized it. He wonders how love they will have to hide but she’s a poor victim and doesn’t need to hide from anyone. Asdrubal reminds her that the truth behind the knife could still be revealed but she argues that he won’t betray her. Either way, she is going to keep the knife as a trophy because it has the blood of the most famous money launderer. Asdrubal assumes the only thing standing in her way is he and Estela agrees (but they kiss passionately nonetheless…ahh love!)

In the waiting room, Laura leaves Paloma with Rosario and then bids Ryan goodbye. He thanks her for bringing Paloma and then tells her about what happened in Danilo’s concert. Laura worries about the consequences but Ryan asks her to trust him. Laura doubts it (as he never, never trusted her words) but she has no time to talk right now. She leaves and finds Luisa in the hallway. She instructs her to take her to the address and the note and they leave.

Asdrubal agrees that getting rid of ED (I assume Danilo) is the best course of action but he wonders if she is going to change the plans on him. Estela reminds him that she doesn’t do that (except she does and has plenty of times) but he did lie to her about Ryan’s involvement in Furia. Asdrubal reminds her that he seduced Genesis, found a way into Furia and remained loyal, especially after Estela left him in the lurch, but Estela reminds him that he slept with Genesis, time after time, and even gave up his most prized possession (the mystery baby necklace) for a pair of tits. Asdrubal is done with the conversation though and asks how she wants FED (Fake El Dorado) to bite it. She pulls out a brand new gun from her bag and shows Asdrubal. She then kisses him while pointing a gun at his head.

Laura and Luisa arrive at the address and it’s an abandoned theater. They worry that it’s a trap but go inside either way. Just then, someone drags Luisa through a makeshift window as Laura makes a run for it (but will she make it?) Luisa manages to beat the assailant with a vase and goes to find Laura.

Danilo calls Estela and tells her that he knows she called the DEA but there is a price to pay. Estela warns him to not do something stupid (as usual) and proposes they meet in person to squash their differences once and for all (because they are both so trustworthy). Danilo agrees and hangs up but Horacio suggests he go with some muscle. Danilo has other plans though, a gun and a (skull) bulletproof vest.

Laura finds ED’s office and looks around. She even searches under the couch (where no one looks) and finds a zip lock bag, with the knife that killed Pedro Carrillo, inside (wow! Really?). Luisa comes then and asks if she found what she was looking for. Laura nods and they leave.

Danilo goes to the abandoned building Estela suggested but finds no one. He eggs Estela to come out but he only finds Asdrubal waiting for him. Danilo is honestly shocked that Estela tricked him but Asdrubal has been dying to fill him with bullet holes. Danilo thinks he will be the one full of holes and tries to take out his gun but Asdrubal (who has had some actual training) is too quick and kicks the gun out of his hand before taking out his own. He points it at Danilo’s (big) forehead and shoots but it’s empty. Danilo kicks the gun out of Asdrubal’s hand then, grabs his own from the floor and fills Asdrubal with bullet holes (at least one Cabrera brother keeps his promises).

Ryan goes to see Estela, who thinks he’s been distant (cause his mother almost died and his company is going down the drain) but he assures her he’s just been busy. Just then, there is a knock and it’s several DEA agents, who have some questions about money laundering. He asks them to sit at the dining room table and they imagine he knows what they are there to talk about.

Asdrubal, who is dying slowly, laughs at Danilo’s cheers. He thought he was sent to kill Danilo but he ended up in the slaughterhouse. Danilo wonders why Estela would kill him, as he is a loyal foot soldier, and Asdrubal confesses that he was in the way because he was the only one who knew…Danilo begs him to tell him what he knows but Asdrubal can only tell him that he shouldn’t give away his heart because women will always betray them (yet he couldn’t say anything more about the knife…-. -)

At the ranch, Chavalin tells Laura that his retired detective friend (who we knew nothing of until now but could’ve been a big help before!) analyzed the prints on the knife with the ones found in Milton’s bad and Laura (AKA Ms. CSI) was right: Estela killed her own father.

Ryan tells the agents that he knows his rights and they won’t trick him into saying anything (though he probably shouldn’t have let them inside). Estela thinks the accusations are ludicrous and they should arrest Ryan, right then and there, if they think he’s guilty (nope, not the right girl for you, Ryan). The agents suggest he get a good lawyer, because his record does not bode well for him, before leaving. Estela thinks Ryan has nothing to worry about but Ryan is not so sure so Estela suggests they leave before the bomb drops (ahh, so that’s her endgame?)

Chavalin takes out the knife and give sit to Laura. He suggests that she not confront her directly (even if every fiber of her being is begging her to) because Estela may still have some tricks up her sleeve. Laura thinks they should take it to the police, though it won’t prove Estela is ED, but Chavalin thinks you start somewhere anyway. Luisa asks if she will tell Ryan but Laura wants to talk to Joe first and he will tell them what to do, legally.

Ryan refuses to leave like a coward but Estela reiterates that they should anyway and wait out the storm. Either way, the charges are unfounded and they won’t be able to accuse him of anything (Estela is now a lawyer too). She then receives a call and she ignores it though Ryan thought he was the only one who called her cell. Estela asks that he not be a jealous man (but I thought you were worried about being found???). Ryan apologizes for overstepping but she apologizes as well but she was scared that he might go to jail. Ryan has a though (finally!): why did Estela not come to his rescue when he was in jail? Estela chides him for making her feel bad but Ryan wants to know whom ED is so their nightmare can be over. Estela nods and reveals that it is Lucio Galvan, an old friend of his mother’s.

Horacio thinks that Estela is capable of anything if she just killed her most loyal soldier but Danilo knows she wants to get rid of everyone in her way to be happy with Ryan. Horacio wonders what he has planned for her but Danilo tells him not to worry. Morgana then comes in and complains that no newspaper reported on her sexy chicken dance and bad lip-syncing though the auditorium was full. She asks him to take her to the producer award show but he has something better, something she has always wanted: to start from zero, together. She smiles and hugs him though Danilo does not.

Estela explains that she never wanted to tell him about ED because she wanted to protect Ryan and not cause any more problems with Mercy. Ryan wouldn’t have but Estela knows she would’ve told Mercy something (cause he’s a hothead and that’s why he and Laura work so well). Estela doesn’t know why he wants to know his identity either way, as they have nothing to discuss, but Ryan wants to find a way to find to help the others avoid jail time. HE then tells her about Asdrubal’s escape and she begs him to leave (does he not worry about her insistence? She’s one “please” away from chloroform). Ryan won’t leave though and that is final (at least he stood his ground).

As Danilo packs up his Furia office, Morgana congratulates him on finally ruining Furia, Walter’s memory and Ryan and Mercy; he even managed to destroy Regia. Danilo is quiet but then hugs her and tells her to focus on their brand new adventure (where Morgana will likely be a mail order bride) and move to Tijuana. Horacio looks at them, suspicious, but Danilo continues to count the ways he and Morgana will be happy (in her mind).

Laura meets Joe at the hospital to discuss the prints. Joe is surprised (at this point?) and Laura explains that Estela is hiding a lot of tings and that’s why she asked him to investigate the company she discovered. Joe explains that the paperwork is so extensive that will be hard to find the owner’s name but he doubts it’s Estela behind it all (her powers are working!). Laura reiterates that she has the knife as prove but Joe thinks it’s only a start. Just then, Laura sees the investigation into Furia’s money laundering practices plastered all over the news and so does Joe.

Estela chides her street fighter gal for letting Luisa get the best of her though Luisa is an armed badass. Estela demands to know what they took but street fighter doesn’t know, as Estela never told her what to guard (wowowowow!). Estela orders her to clean everything up and be vigilant, as she may not hear from her in a while. However, when she does, she better be ready. She hangs up but then receives a text message with a picture of Asdrubal’s lifeless body (not even a gasp of shock or a tear. RIP Bunman).

That night, Estela and Laura both see the news report on Furia. The reporter mentions Milton’s investigation, which pointed to Ryan being El Dorado and the leader of the whole money-laundering scheme. Laura realizes that Danilo stole the USB so everyone would suspect Ryan was ED (only now does she know).

Estela calls Danilo and chides him for ruining Ryan’s reputation. Danilo explains that he was following in the real ED’s steps but Estela warns him that ED is on the way out so, if he wants to be ED, he better watch out. Danilo thinks she should watch out too and hangs up. Estela then calls someone and orders him or her to anonymously call the police and tell theme everything that Natividad told them (guess he’s not so loyal).

Rosario is sure Joe will help Ryan but Laura worries that every one of them is tainted by the money-laundering scheme. Rosario wonders why she hasn’t been arrested then and assures Laura that it’s not as bad as she things. Laura then receives a call from Ryan, who is in the police station, and tells her that Los Primos is ready for the award show (what a thing to talk about now!) Laura thinks he’s too calm but Ryan asks her not to worry and hangs up. Rosario thinks Laura should’ve told him about the knife she found (because this is definitely not important) but Laura suggests they wait until they hear Joe’s ideas.

In the interrogation room, Ryan’s lawyers argue that Milton’s story was never published so they are fishing. The agents agree that everything is circumstantial but they will find proof soon. Ryan thinks the real ED is the one that should be sitting in front of them but the agents won’t stop till they find out the truth (hopefully soon!)

In her hotel room, Danilo tells Morgana that she has always been there for him but Morgana is confused, as he’s never been so romantic. Danilo admits that he is worried about the video she recorded, especially because no man should be forced into a relationship (pot meet kettle). He reiterates that she is the only woman in his life, aside from Regia, and has fought for their relationship. Morgana agrees to erase the video but only after another roll in the hay (I thought she was going to ask for marriage). Some time later, Danilo proposes to go to Tijuana first and find a place to live. Morgana agrees and they kiss.

Laura sends Paloma off to bed as Luisa comes and asks about the knife (best guarded secret weapon, right?) Laura explains that Joe is turning it over to the police and filing a formal report. Luisa thinks Joe is an excellent lawyer, as he got her out of jail even though she was loyal to Mr. Blake. Either way, there is something she needs to tell her about Mr. Blake but they can’t talk any more as an agent comes in with a warrant to search the ranch.

Danilo packs up his things and tells Horacio that he is actually in another room in the same hotel though Morgana thinks he’s in Tijuana. He hopes to not to stay there too long but he’s sure Estela is trying to save Ryan from his trap and reveal that he is ED. Either way, now that they have El Sagrado on their side, they can get rid of Estela. Horacio is game for anything.

Morgana arrives at El Sagrado’s house with Horacio and looks around, ecstatic. She is happy they finally know how to treat a woman of her kind but Horacio calls her an idiot (in more ways than one) and reveals Danilo’s long con: Danilo won’t live with her, El Sagrado will…at that El Sagrado wheels himself into the room and welcomes her to his house that is now also hers. Morgana is quiet and Horacio asks El Sagrado to serve her a drink because she’s still trying to understand that she was payment for a contract between Danilo and El Sagrado. Morgana, for once, looks afraid and disgusted at her predicament (though she now has everything she could want, it will be next to a slimy reptile).

Rosario wonders what the DEA agents are looking for but Laura is worried that Danilo might’ve hidden something in the ranch and they didn’t realize it. Just then, Ryan comes in and tells her that there is nothing to associate her with money laundering. They hug but their happiness is short lived (as always before FIN) as a DEA agent comes in and reveals that they found five decomposed bodies on her property. Ryan and Laura are floored…

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