Caray, Caray!

Sofia accepts Ramon’s offer but asks if he would rather order in. Ramon suggests he cook for her, but Sofia confesses that she doesn’t have much in the refrigerator. Ramon thinks there is always something they can, and they go to the kitchen too see what they can whip up.

Osvaldo is winning endlessly at roulette when Ofelia comes and tells him that she loves winners. Osvaldo smiles as she hands him a piece of paper and leaves. He opens it and reads that she is waiting for him at a hotel at 11pm and the room will be in his name. Osvaldo smiles, satisfied.

Ramon opens the kitchen door and brings the meal to the place as Sofia goes to get a bottle of wine. As Ramon opens it and she serves, Sofia confesses that she’s glad he’s happy. Ramon confesses that he feels good around her, but she laments that he doesn’t feel more for her. Ramon suggests they drop it, but Sofia finds it very difficult not to mention it. Either way, they should toast to their booming business and hope that they have more clients in the future.

As Finito closes the sub shop, Luisa tells him that she has told everyone about their engagement party and hopes he doesn’t mind. Finito tells her to invite whoever she wants and Luisa smiles as they hug. Adalgiza catches them though and leaves, dejected, as Finito and Luisa walk home in the opposite direction.

Julio arrives at the covenant as Madre Anselma tells him that Betito is stabilizes but the doctor thinks he will need dialysis if he hopes to survive. Julio nods as he gets a call from Juana, who asks him how he’s been, but Julio cuts her off and tells her he can’t talk before hanging up. The doctor arrives then and explains that Betito’s kidneys are failing and they must either rent a mobile unit or take him to a hospital. Julio prefers the mobile unit and asks Anselma to find one right away.

In her room, Juana tells Dr. Parrot that Julio must still be mad at her because she rejected him, and she understands even if it makes her sad.

Jorge and Andrea take care of Hortensia and they think she looks nice now that she’s asleep. They laugh at the horrible sweaters Hortensia made them when she got into knitting one time and remember how nice their grandfather used to be. Hortensia stirs slightly then and they both give her a kiss and hope she gets better soon.

Over dinner at the taco place, Benito, and Valente about how he’s adjusting to the city. Valente then asks him about Dalia, since he likes her, but is unsure about how to approach the situation because of what happened with Rulo the other day. Valente wonders if he and Dalia ever went out but Benito laughs because Rulo wishes Dalia would pay attention to him. He then reveals that Rulo is his nephew and Valente apologizes, though Benito tells him not to worry as he knows his nephew well. Valente confesses that he would like to tell Dalia how he feelings, but he doesn’t want Luisa to think he’s trying to seduce her daughter under her own roof. Benito tells him not to worry about that either was Luisa is marrying Finito soon and will likely move out. He then asks Valente to change the topic as talking about her gives in indigestion.

Sofia complements Ramon on his culinary skills and offers to make dinner next time. Ramon agrees, and Sofia suggests they do it that Saturday. Ramon can’t then because it’s Luisa’s engagement party and Sofia thinks it’s great. Ramon suggests she come with him and Sofia happily accepts.

Luisa arrives home and finds that the plates and cups from dinner have not been picked up. She curses her tenants and daughter for leaving the mess, especially since she works all day, but she then fantasizes about never working again after she marries Finito.

Outside the house, Dalia is back from her date with blond coworker and it seems that it went well. He hands her a rose and bids her good night as she kisses him on the cheek. Dalia then goes inside as Valente watches her from afar, dejected. Moments later, Dalia smiles the rose and smiles as blonde coworker was not as bad as she thought. Valente walks inside then and demands to know who was the guy she was with and why he gave her a flower. Dalia thinks there’s nothing more to it and he shouldn’t be jealous as they are only friends. Once she’s walked away, Valente scoffs at the fact that they are friends (when he wishes they could be more).

Benito is watching TV at home when Adalgiza arrives. He asks her where she was but Adalgiza doesn’t give him a clear answer. He tells her that it’s none of his business, but he finds it strange that she keeps disappearing at all hours since Fredesvinda left. Adalgiza agrees and tells him she will be careful before going to her room.

In a hotel room, Osvaldo and Ofelia sip champagne and smile. Osvaldo tries to kiss Ofelia, but she asks him to go slow and suggests they start with the Jacuzzi. Osvaldo is more than happy to oblige.

Francisco arrives home and finds Fabiola sleeping. He approaches her slowly and kisses her cheek. She wakes up then and asks him what he is looking at. HE tells her that he was just noticing how beautiful she was and begins to kiss her. She remembers her passionate night with Ramon and rejects Francisco’s advances. He tells her that she will accept him soon and goes to sleep on the couch. Once alone, she wonders why she can’t forget Ramon.

Ramon bids Sofia good night and she thanks him for coming to visit her. After a moment, she kisses him, and Ramon looks at her before telling her goodbye. Once alone, Sofia hopes she has a chance with Ramon.

Outside the building, Ramon tells himself that he will slowly forget Fabiola, but he immediately remembers the night they spent together. He wonders how he can forget her when all he does is think about her.

The next morning, Ramon is working when Fabiola arrives and looks at him. Ramon can’t help but stare but stops when Sofia calls him. Fabiola sees them and leaves as Sofia asks if they can go get her car during lunch. Ramon agrees and then turns to see that Fabiola has left.

Francisco introduces Rebeca to Julio and he tells them that he or Luisa are always in his apartment, so they should call him immediately if they need to. He leaves then Francisco tells Rebeca that she has to apply the sedative as instructed. She agrees and asks if there will be time for them. Francisco tells her that they have all the time in the word and kisses her.

Osvaldo wakes up in the hotel room, naked and alone, and calls for Ofelia. She is gone but has left him a considerable amount of money and a note that tells him that she will find him later. He smiles and throws the money up in the sky.

Julio arrives at Juana’s and knocks incessantly but no one answers. He calls Juana and tells her that he is outside the door and waiting but Juana tells him that she’s busy and hangs up. He is shocked that she is the one now playing games.

Juana is downstairs throwing the garbage away when she runs into Luisa, who asks her why she looks so mad. Juan confesses that she’s mad at Julio because he cut her off yesterday and she’s tired of it. Luisa tells her that she is doing the right thing because men are all about the chase and she needs to show him who’s boss. She then bids Juana goodbye as she must go meet the new nurse at Hortensia’s.

Moments later, Luisa opens Hortensia’s door as Francisco wakes from his rumble in the sack with Rebeca and knocks over a cup. Luisa hears it and calls for the nurse. Rebeca tells Francisco that she will come out first and finishes getting dressed.

Luisa goes to Hortensia’s room and finds the woman is moaning and groaning. She tries to talk to her, but Rebeca arrives then and tells Luisa she heard her calling but was in the bathroom. Luisa nods and introduces herself before telling her that she’s there for anything she needs. Rebeca nods and then Luisa asks why Hortensia seems so restless. Rebeca tells her it’s normal and Luisa shrugs. She then goes to leave, and Rebeca closes the bedroom door. In the living room, Luisa asks Rebeca to tell her when she’s hungry, so she can bring her something to eat. Rebeca thanks her and Luisa leaves. Once alone, Francisco walks out of the room and she asks him about Hortensia’s moaning. He tells her that she needs to administer the sedative again as the woman’s waking up. Rebeca nods, kisses Francisco goodbye and then goes to give Hortensia the sedative, much to the woman’s chagrin.

Ramon and Sofia look at various cars while car shopping and smile. The salesperson tells her that her husband is a great mechanic, but Sofia tells him that they are business partners and he’s helping her. Ramon then gives the salesperson his card, just in case, and then they decide to buy the car but need the final price.

Daniel arrives at Roxana’s apartment and she invites him inside. She asks if he wants something, but he asks her to take his bag with hers tomorrow as his meeting will be late and he will arrive with just enough time to board the plane. Roxana is disappointed that he won’t spend the night, but he tells her they will have time in Rome. He then kisses her goodbye and goes as Roxana’s maid watches them.

In Sofia’s new car, Sofia congratulates Ramon on his negotiating skill as the car was 10,000 pesos cheaper than originally stated and for looking over the car. Ramon tells her it’s easy and then teases her about the fact that she still has plenty to learn about cars. Sofia smiles and turns on the car, but Ramon realizes that she doesn’t have a license and tells her that he must drive then.

Sometime later, they arrive at the shop and show the employees the new car. They all laugh and congratulate her as Ramon puts his hand over her shoulder. Neither notice that Fabiola is watching them from afar and storms off after a moment.

As Dalia flirts with blond mechanic, Rulo and Chava watch her. Chava thought she was with Valente but Rulo wants to find out what the real deal is and walks over to blond mechanic once Dalia has left. He grabs him by the neck and demands he stay away from Dalia but Lucho sees them and stops the fight. Rulo and blond mechanic tell him that they were just teasing but Rulo warns blond mechanic, once Lucho has left, that they will take care of things outside the shop.

That night, Sofia and Ramon arrive at her apartment and she thinks it’s great having a car. She then asks him if he wants to stay to watch a show with her and he agrees before going to make popcorn.

The next morning, Sofia and Ramon wake up on the couch, one on top of the other. He tells her that they must’ve seen 5 episodes before falling sleep and she nods. He then goes to leave because they must get to the shop, but Sofia offers to make him breakfast and he agrees.

In bed, Fabiola thinks about Ramon and his hand over Sofia’s shoulder. She frowns as Francisco walks in and asks her if she’s okay. She tells him she is, just wanted to rest some, and he tells her that he will go visit Hortensia before picking her up for the notary appointment. Fabiola agrees, and he goes. Once alone, she tells herself to get up and stop thinking about Ramon.

Over breakfast, Diego asks Antonio when his mother comes back. Antonio suggests he call her and dials the number before handing him the phone. Roxana sees that it’s Antonio calling and rejects the call. Diego hands Antonio the phone and tells him that she doesn’t answer. He suggests Diego call her again, but Roxana doesn’t answer. He thinks she must be someone that has no reception and Diego shrugs before asking if they can go to the park. Antonio agrees but wonders why Roxana didn’t answer.

Juana asks Dr. Parrot if she should be so hard on Julio or if he’s being so dry because she rejected him. Dr. Parrot is silent, so she thinks she should call him to invite him to Luisa’s engagement party. Julio answers and Juana invites him, but he is busy and tells her that they will talk alter. He hangs up and Juana kicks herself for even trying.

In his office, Antonio calls Betty, Roxana’s maid, and asks if she knows where Roxana is. Betty reveals that Roxana went to Europe and won’t return for a while as she told her not to come till she calls. Antonio thanks her and hangs up. He is surprised that Roxana would be so callous about Diego and the custody hearing but calls Margarita to tell her the news. Margarita tells him that this will have consequences, but she will tell him later as she’s busy now. Fabiola then arrives and asks Antonio if she can leave early because she’s going to the notary midday. Antonio nods and thinks it’s great she’s investing her money and will have something else to her name. Fabiola explains that it will be in Francisco’s name as only a doctor can own the clinic, but Antonio suggests she talk to Margarita first. Fabiola doesn’t see any reason to do so as she trusts Francisco completely. Antonio doesn’t, as Fabiola looks extremely unhappy, and wonders what will happen if she divorces Francisco in the future. Fabiola doesn’t want to talk about all that and storms off.

At the shop, Valente finds Ramon and asks him where he stayed the night as he didn’t sleep at Luisa’s. Ramon tells him that he stayed at Sofia’s and Valente assumes they slept together but Ramon makes it clear they didn’t. Just then, Benito hurts his hand and they run over to help. Benito is fine, but he admits that he can’t concentrate because Luisa is having her engagement party that night. Ramon suggests he move on as he lost her already and Valente thinks he’s the pot calling the kettle black. Ramon tells him to stop teasing and walks away as Valente laughs. Benito then asks Valente if he and Ramon are invited and Valente nods before telling Benito the name of the restaurant. Benito has never heard of it but, once alone, the gears start to turn.

Roxana arrives at the airport and checks in the two bags under her name and address. The airport representative then hands her ticket and passport and tells her that everything is okay. She then receives a call from Daniel, who tells her that he will be there soon and already has his ticket. She tells him that she will be waiting and hangs up.

Rebeca tells Francisco that Hortensia was fuzzy all night like she wants to talk but can’t. Francisco tells her that she will adjust the medication then and Rebeca thinks Hortensia should be conscious, but Francisco reminds her that he’s the doctor. Rebeca nods but confesses that she hates to see patients suffer. Francisco assures her that she isn’t, and they have some time to themselves now that Hortensia is asleep. Rebeca smiles and they go to the guest bedroom.

A police dog is smelling suitcases during a routine check at the airport and he spots the bag Roxana checked in for Daniel. He begins to bark as the policeman checks the bag.

At the park, Diego is playing with Antonio when Margarita arrives and greets them. She explains that she was walking by and saw them, so she wanted to say hi. Diego, momentarily, accepts her pat on the head but tells Antonio he wants to go play again. Antonio suggests he go alone so he can talk to Margarita, but Diego wants to go with him. Margarita offers to go with them and they go.

Airport police find Roxana in the boarding area and arrest her. She demands to know why she’s being arrested as she did nothing wrong, but they handcuff her and take her away.

Andrea signs the documents to own the vegetable garden and Juana hands over the check with the amount agreed. The notary congratulates her, and Andrea begins to cry of happiness. She thanks Juana for her good idea and hug.

The police investigate Daniel’s bag and find cocaine. She explains that she checked in the bags but it’s not her suitcase. She offers to call Daniel, who is on his way, so he can explain, and the police agrees. He hands her a cell phone and Daniel answers on the first ring. Roxana asks him if he’s on his way and Daniel tells her he is. Roxana explains that he must come soon because the police detained her, and Daniel tells her he will be there soon and hangs up.

Daniel, who is just now leaving a bar, calls his associate, Morales, and tells him that the police caught Roxana and they must disappear immediately.

In the holding room, Roxana hopes Daniel comes soon but wonders how she could get herself into such a mess…

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