Caray, Caray!

Imelda is still at Tulio’s having it out with her son. She asks him if he has not come to realize that everything could have a solution. She ended up loving Ana as a daughter and asking about her as well as seeing her every day. Now, they prefer to exact revenge. Ana looks upset as Audifaz witnesses the whole scene sadly from the hallway. Imelda will not permit them to ruin her family. He can say what he wants to her but not to her family. Even if she herself has to start to work, they are going to pay him back all of his filthy money. Tulio and Ana should face what they did and stop being cowards. Imelda starts to leave and sees Audifaz in the hallway. She is so glad to see him. She asks him to help her leave. Audifaz tells her that he had no idea what was going on. He asks her if that is why she got ill. She nods and tells him that Blanca knows nothing about this and she is asking him not to tell her. She doesn’t want more people suffering. Audifaz kisses her hand, puts his arms around her and escorts her from Tulio’s house.

Ana, despondent, goes to her bedroom and throws herself across the bed. She angrily informs Tulio that they finally got his mother to hate them. Tulio insists that she already did. Imelda only looks out for herself. He will not be intimidated by her threatening him. Ana is getting more and more upset. She shouts at Tulio that his mother almost died. Enough is enough. Tulio is not moved. Because of his mother, he almost lost the woman he loves. Does she want him to let them be happy after that? His mother should have thought about that before ending their relationship.


At the restaurant, the Xavi fans are arriving all excited with their posters. In Gabriel’s Office, Clarissa and Cassandra are trying to to give Gabriel an ultimatum from their father that he needs to give up Daniela in order to stay in charge of the restaurant. Gabriel tells them that until Augusto Musi aka “papa” crosses the threshold and comes towards him and tells him he is out, he Gabriel is the boss of this place. He is the one who cuts the cheese. This event is helping promote the restaurant. It is a win-win. They need to study what is going on. The sisters moan about it being a get together of crazy women to see a singer who is very passé. It is a lost cause. Doesn’t he understand? Yes,he does understand and so if they are no Xavi Ganlán fans and don’t want to attend the event, they need to leave. They insist he cannot run them out like that. It is for his own good. He tells them to get out, go to a mall, buy something “material” like a handbag or better yet maybe a life and let him live his. He pushes them out as Clarissa whines that she is going to tell dad.

Blanca has come to see Julieta. Over tea, she tells her she does not want to fight with her again. They are now at peace. Julieta tells her that the problem is that Blanca has to win all the time. She will not give Julieta the chance to win even once. Ksn’t that being selfish? Blanca now sees it all. First she was intrusive and now she is selfish. Julieta says Blanca always wants things to be the way she wants them. It is Julieta’s wedding and she is the bride. Blanca sees that it is going to be impossible to convince her of anything. Julieta wants to involve the whole family but she can’t let them manipulate her. Blanca says that that is obvious and finally agrees that Julieta won this time. Julieta smiles. Blanca finally smiles and commits herself to the wedding being perfect.

Robert is on the street and on the phone tellin Julieta not to try to convince his mother of anything because he and she are going to take care of all the wedding planning together. Julieta thanks him for his support.

At the restaurant, Xavi is performing and the audience is enjoying it all singing along. Robert has arrived and joins Linda, Daniela, Amalia and Marisol. The sisters are all proud of what Marisol has accomplished. Clarissa and Cassandra (the sisters)arrive and signal for Marisol to come and talk to them. Linda remarks that if those are Gabriel’s sisters they are much more annoying that she had thought and that is something if she is saying it. The Musi sisters introduce themselves to Marisol. She tries to tell them that Gabriel gave her permission to have the event there. Cassandra insults Daniela and Marisol defends her. They think maybe they should charge her triple the price she was given. Thankfully, Gabriel appears and tells Marisol that she is not paying a single cent. He next turns to his sisters to see if they understood what he meant when he told them to leave. The right of admission is reserved for the proprietor and that is him. He leaves. Daniela and Linda arrive on the scene. Daniela accuses them of causing all the chaos. Cassandra lights into Daniela about her “tone” and tells her to watch it because they all aren’t equals. Linda lays on her "perky bitchy best" starting by shushing Cassandra and waving a finger in her face. Linda thinks it is so good that they are not all equal because not even with all of the layers of makeup Cassandra has caked on can she hide her ugliness. Neither can Clarissa. Linda introduces herself and remarks that her name “Linda” fits her perfectly. She puts her arm around Daniela and identifies her as her sister. Cassandra remarks that was all that they needed: three “nacas” (low class ignorant girls). Linda feigns shock. Cassandra adds that they are scary. Linda says the only scary ones are Cassandra and Clarissa but because she is in a real good mood she could offer them a cosmetic surgery deal where they could save 30%. Clarissa says they do not need any kind of discount. As she and her sister give a twirl she adds that Linda should admire them. Linda is not buying that and has calculated that each of them could use a minimum of five surgeries. Daniela asks her to stop for Gabriel’s sake. Cassandra turns her attention to Daniela and tells her to grab her bus and go faraway. Daniela explains that she loves Gabriel and won’t be breaking up with him. She also won’t allow the sisters to step all over them just because they have no money. Linda returns the topic to cosmetic surgery and with a smile tells the sisters not to discard the idea of getting those surgeries done. Their mirrors will be grateful!

Marisol is seeing the Xavi event as an accomplishment. Gabriel talks to Daniela. She is sorry for all of the problems with his family. He will not allow anyone to disrespect her. Daniela asks him what if his sisters are right that they are from two different worlds. Well, he wants to be in her world and he wants her in his. Daniela is afraid for the future. She doesn’t want them to make fools of themselves. He says they are just the opposite, really bright. Nobody or nothing will separate him from her. He loves her a lot. He hugs her and gives her a couple of kisses. They are team Musi-Córcega. Robert watches them as he is talking to another group.

Gabriel has been summoned to his father’s where Augusto is talking about phases coming and going in people’s lives. Gabriel does not want to end things with Daniela. He sees it as so ridiculous and immature for his father to send his sisters to watch over him. His father thinks that family should protect itself. Gabriel wants to know what he needs to be protected from. His father reminds him that he is fragile and even more vulnerable ever since his mother died. His father believes that he needs his help.

At her apartment, Julieta is talking to Luz about having gone to see Dave. It made her think about how it must have been for Robert being all by himself in the very same orphanage. Luz reminds her of a long and happy marriage in her future. Robert arrives. Luz leaves. Julieta asks Robert if he thought of inviting Dave to the wedding. Robert does not think that would be good because they would be giving Dave false hope and in that way they would only be hurting him more. If they want to continue to be his friends then they have to go at it little by little. She shows him a photo of the garden where the wedding will take place. He loves it. No, she the “expert organizer of events” doesn’t need his help. He can just let her get to work. Can he just give a bit of an opinion on the wedding? She tells him not to “Corcéga” ( she has made a verb out of Córcega: corceguear) Talking about “Corecegaing”, Tobert tells Julieta that his mother would like to talk to them that very evening. It will be just for a few minutes. Julieta asks him how much is he willing to be it won’t be for just a few minutes.

Imelda is having a heart to heart with Eugenio. She is telling him that as long as they keep the truth from Blanca, Julio will have power over them. Eugenio is worried about the crisis they will be causing Blanca. Imelda understand that, right? Blanca loves Ana as another sister. Frida interrupts the discussion saying Nlanca wants them to come and help plan Robert and Julieta’s wedding. Eugenio sees no reason to get involved. Imelda wants to help Juan Pablo. Frida agrees with Imelda. Imelda leaves with Frida. Eugenio is left pondering.

In Blanca’s kitchen, Robert and Julieta are with the Córcega clan. Robert tells them that he and Julieta know what they want for their wedding and they do not want to be pressured. Amalia says they do not want to push them into anything. Imelda just wants to help them with what they need. Linda does not miss the chance to needle Julieta about not getting married in a church. To her displeasure, Blanca jumps in and says that if they decide to get married in a garden, on a patio or even in space, that is how it will be. Julieta repeats that it is hers and Robert’s wedding. Robert insists that they have to respect their decisions. Daniela volunteers to work on decorating the garden. She already has ideas. Blanca volunteers to be in charge of the food. Imelda thinks that matrimony is in such a state of crisis, that if somebody wants to get married, they need to not waste time and just do it. Linda thinks the wedding is just going to be very trange. Marisol tells her to stop being so critical. Sad sack Amalia says she would get married just about anywhere.

Time passes and they all join in the wedding preparations.

Robert is in his bedroom and has a video chat with his adoptive parents the Coopers. His father wishes they could be there but he cannot because of work. His mom tells him they are so happy for him. Robert says he loves her. His dad tells him to be sensible. Robert agrees. There is a knock at the door. It is Octavio who is there to tell Robert to get going. Robert asks if they have all arrived. Everybody has arrived for his bachelor party: Xavi, Gabriel, Bruno and Hugo Jr. Robert has planned out a whole menu and is cooking! The doorbell rings again and it is Eugenio, Audifaz and Aristóteles. There is a table full of liquor.

At the bachelorette party, Blanca is criticizing the food for being not very healthy. Evidently Catalina made it and takes exception to Blanca's remarks. Julieta tells them both to stop and tells Imelda the same thing eventhough Imelda reminds her she hasn’t said anything . . . Julieta asks them all to shake hands and make peace. Imelda says she is not going to do it because it would be like making a pact with the devil. Julieta counts down as if they were little kids and they all finally shake. Blanca makes it clear that she is doing it only for her daughter-in-law’s happiness. When Julieta leaves the room, Imelda asks if Catalina’s daughter has always been like she is. Catalina tells her that Julieta used to be worse! Just imagine her as adolescent. Nobody could stand her. She can only pity her husband. Blanca adds Her husband is her son. . . Catalina laughs out loud.

There is a lot of eating and drinking going on at Robert’s party but not much conversation. Octavio says they could always talk about recycling. Xavi volunteers to play some music. Audifaz brought some cd’s. Aristóteles criticizes them for being oldies. Nobody can decide on anything. They are like a pile of wet rags.

Julieta’s party looks like one big pajama party. All of the female contingent is there. The women seem to be having a lot of fun. There is a lot of laughter and teasing. Amalia says it is just like being in high school. They are all going to sleep together. Blanca asks who is going to tell the story of their first love. Frida volunteers. Well, he isn’t exactly her boyfriend but she likes a boy at school. His name is Paulo. Once she asked him for a pen and she kept it. Linda points out she is not he only one who asks for things. It turns out that Amalia brought some of her special jello that everyone wants to eat. She goes to get it. Blanca pints out that this is her first pajama party ever and she is really enjoying it.

Back in hell with Tulio and Ana. At the dinner table, Ana is standing and asks Tulio how he thinks it makes her feel that they cannot go to Juan Pablo's and Julieta’s wedding. They have to tell the truth. He jumps up in anger asking her why cannot she understand. She tells him to understand her. She feels as if she were dead and for him it is as if nothing has happened. Tulio informs her that he is that way because somebody has to maintain sanity. He loses it and throws a tantrum breaking wine glasses. What does she want? Does she want him to be as unstable as she is? Is that what she wants? That they both be the same? Ana can only stare at the spectacle.

Robert and Julieta reminisce about meeting each other and falling in love at their respective parties. At Robert’s, it is dessert time and he is ready to serve the tres leches cake he made with ice cream. At Julieta’s, Amalia has served her special jello. Everyone is commenting on it having a different kind of flavor that they cannot put their finger on. Just as Frida is going to have some, Blanca knocks it out of her hand as they all scream “No!” in unison. Amalia spiked the jello. Frida has a hard time understanding that. Blanca suggests to Marisol that it is bedtime for Frida. Frida begs Julieta to intercede on her behalf. Linda takes her part saying it is Julieta’s party and her word rules. Julieta says she has to listen to her mother and grandmother. Julieta reminds Linda since it is her party and her word rules, she has a question for Linda and puts her on the spot. Who is her boyfriend anyway? Suddenly Linda has nothing to say. Her mouth is full of jello. At the same time, Robert is chatting with Bruno and asks him if he has a girlfriend. He looks uncomfortable and answers that no he doesn’t have a girlfriend. Back at Julieta’s party, they are still trying to guess who the boyfriend is. Amalia remembers his name started with a “B”? Julieta throws out Bruno’s name. Clearly Linda is on the hot seat and is now making things up. His name was Benito. Julieta asks if she is sure that was his name. Catalina whispers to Julieta that she is just like Robert’s family. Amalia thinks she fits right in with the gossipy part of the family.

Ana is frantically taking some prescription meds as Tulio comes in apologizing saying he didn’t want to get like that. Ana says he did it now. There was no reason for it. He is angry that she does not want to understand. He swears it was just an accident. Ana says they are two of a kind. She didn’t want to leave Juan Pablo behind and she wants forgiveness. Again Tulio is asking questions. Why is it so hard for her to see what he is doing? Why doesn’t she see that he is trying to protect her? Ana asks him if he can protect her from herself.

As they are putting Frida to bed, Marisol asks what is wrong since Frida has been mouthy lately. Frida is feeling alone like her mother is never there with her. Later, Blanca tells a tearful Marisol that Frida is a blessing but she needs a lot of attention. Marisol is just trying to get ahead to help both of them. Should she stop working. Blanca says no she just has to find a happy medium with Frida. Blanca sees Marisol as a very good mother. Blanca also knows how that is. It is a lot of work, being a mother. She had three daughters, a mother-in-law to care for, work at the bakery, and she was searching for her brother. Marisol sobs that she hopes she can be just like her mother Blanca some day. Blanca says no. Marisol has to be Marisol. She just needs to give Frida more quality time with her. Linda comes in and asks if everything is okay whe she sees Marisol. Balnca says he’s, they are fine just a lttle emotional. They leave the bedroom and Linda texts Bruno about his sister being being real intense. Bruno answers that he told her so.

In the kitchen Catalina tells Julieta that she likes that Julieta is keeping tabs on Bruno. She is very proud of Julieta and everything she has achieved. The boys have a great example in their sister. Julieta grabs her mother’s hand that has a knife in it to chop some cheese. She asks Catalina if it is her talking or the jello. Catalina did have two of the jellos. Julieta says she will never change.

At Robert’s party there has been plenty of drinking going on and when Audifaz mentions Polita in her birthday suit to the the guys, Aristóteles gets grossed out and goes to find another spot in the apartment. Eugenio tells Audifaz he doesn’t want to hear any more of his stories. Gabriel says he liked them. They all shut Gabriel down, too. Robert finally says what they have been all thinking. He cannot take his own boring party for one more second.

At Julieta’s party the women are dancing and Linda is still getting grilled about “Benito”.

Robert goes down to the bakery with Eugenio. He asks if Robert is sure that is what he wants to do. Robert is not sure but he thinks it could be a lot of fun. Eugenio can only remark about what he does for his children.

The doorbell rings at Julieta’s party. No, it is not male strippers. All of the men have donned white baker outfits and come dancing into the party making their entrance one by one. Robert announces to Julieta that he is admitting to being just terrible when it comes to organizing a party. She kisses him. They all end up dancing and having a great time. Bruno and Linda make sure they stay far away from each other.

The next morning at Robert’s place, Robert and the male members of his family have breakfast together. For Robert, the important thing is that his family is there with him. Eugenio hopes he is the happiest man in the world. He deserves it. They all toast with their glasses of milk.

Frida gets up and nobody has slept in her room. The women are all asleep in the living room. The only one awake is Imelda who is still eating Amalia’s special jello. Frida awakens Julieta announcing that today is her wedding. Everyone wakes up and many are hung over. Blanca says she knew that this bachelorette party was going to be a terrible idea. Belén is blaming Amalia. Someone asks what was in the jello. Imelda takes control whistling for their attention And barking orders. They need to eat breakfast, bath, get ready and go to the wedding. She gives them a count and sends them on their way. They all get ready for the wedding. Julieta catches Linda just before she ruins her makeup and tells her she knows what she is thinking (she reads minds) and not to call her Juli. Yes, Frida can call her Juli as long as she is careful in doing so. Catalina makes sure there is something given, something borrowed and something new in the wedding. Also, there will be no pearls so there will be no tears. Julieta thanks her.

Later, the wedding has started under a tent in the park. Robert walks down the aisle with Blanca. Julieta is next between her father Hugo, Sr. and her mother Catalina. She has on a beautiful white gown trimmed with multi-colored flower embroidery around the neck. Robert has on a light tan suit. Julieta and Robert just look at each other and smile.


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