Caray, Caray!

The funeral director tells Renee that Lupe paid all the outstanding bills. Renee is shocked.

Outside Logatoys, Neron and Renee discuss what Lupe did. Neron doesn’t know what she should do but Renee is going to pay Lupe back because he shouldn’t be doing those things for her anyway. Neron wishes he could give her some money, but he’s barely getting severance pay, though Renee has an idea on where to get the money to pay Lupe and pay for her Masters.

Jorge informs Mauricio and Fabian that, without Mr. Fairbanks as an investor, they will need layoff half the staff to take care of the most pressing debts. Mauricio is against it, as they barely get paid minimum wage, but barely knows if his employees are salaried or hourly, let alone Jorge’s actual name. Fabian asks Jorge to leave them alone and reveals that he has found a last minute investor as there is a knock on the door. Fabian goes to answer and it’s Renee, who comes asking for a loan from Logatoys, much to their chagrin.

One of the Logatoys employees informs Neron that his severance pay will take a bit to process as there is a lot of paperwork involved. Neron nods and tells him he can wait, especially since he’s worked all these years.

Renee explains that this loan would be an investment for her future and for the company’s as well as she would pay them back in innovation when she graduates. Fabian tries to explain the company’s situation but Renee hands them a presentation where she outlines her studies plan, her debts and payment plan. Mauricio has no idea how to read any of it and Renee offers to do a formal presentation but Fabian stops her and explains that the company is in dire straits though Mauricio tells her that they will look over her proposal and reconsider. He ushers out but she knocks again to thank him for seeing her and to congratulate him for his wedding. Mauricio. Mauricio reveals that he didn’t get married, and neither did Renee, so Mauricio smiles wide and asks if her presentation has her cell. Renee sighs and leaves as Mauricio closes the door. He tells Fabian that Renee is cute, albeit serious, though Fabian chides him for giving her false hope. Mauricio is confident that they will get the investor and he tells Fabian to pretend everything is fine for the time being. Fabian sighs deeply.

Jorge calls Tono to inform him of the possible layoffs and Tono asks if Veronica’s job is in danger. Jorge tells him that all their jobs are on the line and they should be careful. Tono thanks him and hangs up. Veronica then comes and asks him what Jorge called about. Tono tells her it was nothing and then calls all the kids over to celebrate their Orlando trip.

Jorge researches Isauro Ventura and finds various articles detailing how a prestigious firm, lead by Dulce, secured his release. He then sees a picture of Isauro and Dulce walking hand-in-hand and wonders if he is her lover. He then finds out that Isauro left the country suddenly, lest they want to charge him with something else, and Jorge continues to stress.

Renee goes to thank Lupe at the hospital and promises to pay him back as soon as possible. Lupe doesn’t need her to pay him back but Renee smiles and promises she will find a solution soon. She then notices his face and asks him what the problem is. Lupe confesses that he feels bad about how and when he confessed his feelings for her but promises that, should she ever accept him, he will share everything in his life with her even if he can’t bring the moon and stars to her feet. Renee remembers when her mother told her that “the perfect man will want to share his whole life with her but will still be modest and honest.” She asks Lupe if he meant what he said, with tears in her eyes.

Mauricio and Fabian go over strategies to convince the potential investor. Mauricio is overconfident but Fabian has reservations. The investor, Leopoldo Falcon, who was also at the first investor meeting, knocks then and he shakes hands with them. They sit down and Leopoldo asks Fabian to leave him alone with Mauricio. Fabian obliges and Leopoldo reveals that his intention is to buy Logatoys, not be his investor. Mauricio is shocked.

Lupe begs Renee to forget what he said and instead pretend like nothing happened and remain friends. Renee smiles and nods and Lupe offers to take her to lunch but gets called away by an intercom announcement. After a kiss on the cheek, he leaves Renee with her thoughts.

Mauricio is surprised that Leopoldo has the audacity to even suggest buying Logatoys but Leopoldo thought he knew. Mauricio argues that his company has plenty to give still but Leopoldo knows the company is almost bankruptcy though Mauricio assures him it’s not that bad. Either way, Mauricio doesn’t want to sell but Leopoldo knows he prefers to do other things than manage a toy company. Mauricio explains that Logatoys is all he has left of his family and he won’t give it up. Leopoldo suggests he think his offer over and leaves.

Jorge calls Valentina to see how things are and she tells him that everything is fine. He then tells her to feed Samuel and make dinner before asking her to check for some document he needs in the nightstand with the passports. She obliges and finds his passport and Dulce’s. Valentina wonders why he cares about the passports but Jorge laughs off her question and hangs up.

Renee goes to talk to Wilma about her current financial situation; she thought she had the loan for her master’s but it turns out she does not and she has to pay her tuition in dollars. She asks Wilma for suggestions but Wilma doesn’t have any and warns Renee that she will have to give the university a deposit soon or lose her place. Renee is resilient though and hopes Logatoys will give the loan she asked for. Wilma will stall for time and hopes she gets the loan soon.

Fabian doesn’t understand why Mauricio won’t sell Logatoys but Mauricio argues that he can’t look like a loser in front of everyone. Fabian thinks Mauricio is thinking about his new daughter, Anifer, and Mauricio slightly shrugs. He then asks Fabian if he found Maria Cruz but Fabian shakes his head. Mauricio asks him to hire someone but Fabian reminds him that they have no money to look for her so he should be patient and care for his daughter. Mauricio then remembers all he has to do to take care of Anifer and begins to cry into his cup of tea.

The Barrientos family is having the time of their life in the Orlando water parks. All of them smile and laugh as they go on the various rides. As Veronica takes care of the kids, Tono begins to count all the money they wasted and can’t fathom how they’ve spent so much. Veronica asks him to calm down, as he’s always the first one to say they should relax, and Tono cringes because he can’t.

Mauricio tiptoes into his apartment, to make sure Anifer doesn’t see him, but Ruby sees him and tells him that he needs to take Anifer out more because she can’t be alone all day. He shrugs, notices his decorations are all moved around and screams for Anifer to come immediately. Anifer explains that this is also her house and she thought they looked better that way. Mauricio tells her she is only a visitor and goes to move everything back where it was though he fails miserably.

That night, Renee serves herself tea and researches Mauricio’s wedding online. She finds various articles explaining that the wedding was cancelled though the reasons why are unknown. Lupe then knocks and Renee is surprised as she thought he had the night shift. Lupe does but decided to bring her a treat: her favorite cookies. Renee is shocked, as they are not easy found, and smiles.

Mauricio is looking at pictures of Miranda online when Anifer comes and scares him. Mauricio chides her for doing so and Anifer, who saw the picture sofa the wedding, asks him why he is not getting married. Mauricio explains that he had baggage she didn’t want to care for but Anifer thinks she should’ve, if she really loved him. Mauricio is doubtful as someone’s baggage is a lot of work but Anifer thinks that, if it’s your job, you should do it well. She then asks if he enjoys his job and Mauricio thinks about Leopoldo’s offer as Anifer tells Mauricio that he should find new things to do if he’s bored with his life. She then tells him a secret: all his toys should have wings so they can fly. Mauricio nods and then tells her to go to her room but Anifer doesn’t have one and their conversation is cut short when Mauricio receives a phone call. Anifer can’t help but sigh deeply.

Lupe looks at Renee’s research into loans and her masters on her computer and thinks it’s great she is trying to keep her mind occupied, despite everything. She hopes to find a loan for her master’s soon and Lupe then sees Mauricio’s picture and asks about him. Renee smiles when she looks at his picture.

Jorge sits down on his bed as Samuel asks about Dulce. Jorge doesn’t know when she will be back but assures him he can ask for anything he needs. Valentina then announces that dinner is ready and Samuel goes to wash his hands. Valentina asks Jorge about the papers he was looking for but Jorge barely remembers and asks her to go get everything ready. Once alone, he changes the location of the passports from his nightstand to the dresser.

Renee explains that she was curious to know why Mauricio didn’t go through with the wedding, just like her, and looked it up. Lupe thinks Mauricio is young, successful and handsome, so it’s not strange she would look him up but Renee just wanted to find out more about Logatoy’s financial standing since Mr. Fairbanks is no longer investing in the company. Lupe nods and then asks about Alejandro. Renee tells him that she hasn’t heard of him and has more important things to think about than him. She then goes into the kitchen and Lupe decides to take his leave as dinner hour at the hospital is almost over.

Mauricio goes to the club with one of his party friends, Sebastian, who suggests they take a relaxation trip to wherever and forget everything that happened. Mauricio agrees but, as soon as Sebastian brings up Anifer, Mauricio reconsiders and states that he is also busy at work. Sebastian can’t understand how Logatoys is even functioning, as kids don’t play with toys anymore, and Mauricio explains that he has new plans for the company to take it into the third millennium: space odyssey. Sebastian congratulates him on his innovation and then asks him for some of his ideas. Mauricio is stumped for a moment and then remembers what Anifer said about all his toys flying and tells Sebastian that they are planning a new line of toys including space shuttles and drones.

The next morning, Mauricio tells Fabian his drone idea, very excitedly, but Fabian is doubtful, as they don’t have any money. Mauricio explains that he has an idea, a completely separate business focused on drones but Fabian wonders if Mauricio will accept Leopoldo’s offer so they can have capital to invest. Mauricio winks but doesn’t answer.

Renee goes to pick up Neron, because she forgot he was already retired, and he notices that she looks very sad. Renee admits that it’s hard without Catalina but she’s pushing forward and trying to get a loan for her masters at Logatoys. Neron wonders if things are going that well at the company and Renee thinks they are and they have nothing to worry about.

Mauricio explains that they have to look toward the future and find new toys, if they want to survive. Fabian asks if Anifer gave her this brilliant idea but Mauricio doesn’t answer. Instead, he proposes they use the drone to find Maria Cruz and get rid of Anifer, once and for all. Just then, Jorge comes in and asks if the news is true, that he’s selling Logatoys to Leopoldo. Mauricio explains that he is and forming a new company but Jorge wonders what will happen with Logatoy’s employees. Mauricio already has a plan: layoff the oldest and take the newest with him. He then asks Jorge to get the deed, etc. for the sale but Fabian reminds him that Bosco gave those to the notary because he was afraid that Mauricio would do something inappropriate with them. Mauricio asks Jorge to do it but he can’t even remember his actual name.

Flor asks Neron what gifts he would like for Milady’s baptism though Neron thinks they are going too fast. Flor thinks they are going fine and asks if they should make a trip to visit his two sons since they can’t come and see them. Neron will discuss it with them and get back to her but Flor can’t talk about it anymore as Milady soiled her diaper and they are so cheap it went through her hand. As she goes to change the baby, Neron goes outside and finds his two sons, Ciceron and Socrates, waiting for him. He is surprised and wonders what will happen now.

Leopoldo arrives and sits with Mauricio as Jorge arrives with the documents and a big surprise: Bosco stipulated that he can’t sell Logatoys until his descendants reach the age of 20; or until his recently appeared daughter, Anifer, is 20 years old. Mauricio is shocked but thinks that they can do something to bypass the clause in the deed documents though Jorge explains that he can’t or there will be legal consequences. Leopoldo leaves then, in a huff, and Mauricio orders Jorge and Fabian to find a solution because Bosco, from the grave, won’t ruin his new idea.

Ciceron and Socrates try to go inside the house, so they can relax, but Neron explains that he recently fumigated and they can’t come inside. He then remembers Flor and Milady and goes back after begging his children to wait. Just then, Milady begins to cry and his sons wonder what is happening. Neron says it’s a cat, but they remember he’s allergic, though Neron explains he no longer isn’t and runs inside for a moment.

Mauricio arrives home and Anifer gives his leg a big hug and welcomes him. Mauricio is mad to see she’s still there, annoying him, and demands she call him Mauricio and go to her room. Anifer riles him up with questions about his day and Mauricio explains that his baggage is getting the better of him but he will figure it out. He then asks for a photo of Maria Cruz but Anifer doesn’t have one though she can draw her. Mauricio shakes his head as Ruby comes and explains that she’s leaving to see her family for the day and leaves. Mauricio is shocked that he will have to care for Anifer, alone.

Neron explains to Flor that he can’t go with her because he has to go a favor for his friend and runs out before she demands an explanation.

Fabian arrives at Mauricio’s and he asks if Jorge found a solution. Fabian shakes his head and Mauricio then tells him that he thought about putting a message for Maria Cruz on social media but decide against it as “the jungle people” from her village won’t have even the latest technology to see it. Anifer then comes with a picture of Maria Cruz and asks if she should use his last name or her mother’s to sign the picture. Mauricio realizes that Anifer is not legally his daughter, yet, and runs to go see Jorge. Anifer stops him in his tracks though and asks if he is going to leave her alone. Mauricio thinks she can take care of herself but Anifer promises to play with his decorations if he doesn’t take her with him. Mauricio considers this and then takes her with him.

Renee finds Jorge in his office and asks him about the company’s financial situation because she asked for a loan. Jorge reveals that Mauricio plans to sell the company to start another, since he lost his investor, and they have no idea what will happen in the future. Renee thinks it could be for the best and Jorge then asks to be left alone as Valentina is calling him. Valentina begs him to let her go to the movies, as she’s been cooped up all week, and Jorge reluctantly agrees after asking for more details.

In the factory, Renee goes through the assembly line and asks the workers to do a better job though many of them are doing a poor job since they are worried about their job security. Renee understands their concerns but assures them that they can’t give up. She then stops short and promises to find out the truth right from the horse’s mouth.

Moments later, she goes up to Mauricio’s office and asks Gladys if Mauricio and Fabian are in. Gladys tells her they aren’t in and chides her for sneaking pass her the other day. Renee waves off her comment and asks if she knows when they will be back. Gladys doesn’t know and asks that she leave but Renee wonders if she knows the news about the sale of Logatoys. Gladys didn’t, and is mad that she didn’t know, though Renee promises to find out the truth and leaves.

Neron shows his sons another potential location for his “new business venture” (or idea he cooked up so they won’t run into Flor and Milady) but his sons think he shouldn’t get into a new business at his age. They offer their support if he wants, either way, and then ask if they can go eat at home. Neron suggests they go to a restaurant instead but then his phone rings and he goes to answer it a few feet away.
Mauricio leaves Anifer with Gladys and demands she take care of her and take her on a tour of Logatoys, if she wants. When they lock themselves in their office, Gladys takes the little girl on the tour.

Flor tells Neron that she found some cute things for Milady and Neron is happy but suggests she go eat somewhere along the way. Flor agrees and Neron hangs up as his sons decide to go home for dinner. Neron begs them to let him clean up first but they insist as his phone rings. He walks a few feet answers but this time it’s Jorge, who asks him for a favor: make sure someone picks up his kids at the school. Neron agrees and then tells his children that he will go clean up for a bit and then they can go home. He runs off and they follow.

Gladys finishes the tour but Anifer wants to see the toy assembly line. Gladys can barely contain her bladder as Anifer continues to insist on seeing the assembly line. Just then, Renee arrives and asks to see Mauricio and Fabian. Gladys tells her that they are busy and Renee sees Anifer and says hello. Gladys can’t hold it anymore and grabs Anifer’s hand as runs off to the bathroom. She instructs the girl to wait for her outside but Anifer runs off instead.

In his office, Mauricio calls Leopoldo to tell him he can sign immediately and hangs up. Mauricio tells Fabian and they smile as Mauricio wonders if Leopoldo will keep his employees. Fabian assures him he will and Mauricio shrugs because he prefers to be free of all his burdens. Fabian wonders if he means Logatoys or Anifer and Mauricio tells him that it’s both. Either way, he doubts Maria Cruz will come back any time soon like Anifer thinks. Neither of them notice that Anifer is at the door, listening in on their conversation..

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