Caray, Caray!

Or Fabian Shows Us What He is (Truly) Made of

Mauricio tells Renee that he knows she doesn’t like Kika. In fact, he could say she’s jealous. He runs out as Renee huffs and looks at Anifer, who shrugs.

At home, Veronica asks Tono to please clean the house a little for their guests. Tono nods but wonders who is going to cook. He suggests they order take out and Veronica finally agrees as Tono doesn’t know how to cook well. Veronica then asks him to please behave, so her boss sees how close their family is, but the dinner doesn’t guarantee that he will be hired. Tono understands and offers to tell his best jokes to see if her boss lightens up. Veronica laughs and nods.

The next day, Mauricio tells Fabian that Kika is beautiful, sexy, and even gets along with Anifer. Fabian asks if he trusts her, and all she says, and Mauricio is sure she is the persons she says she is. Fabian is still unsure, as it seems Mauricio likes Kika for other things, and not business, but Mauricio takes the hint and assures Fabian that he will separate business from pleasure.

At the hospital, Baldo demands to know why Jorge is still there when the doctor comes and announces that Yuriria has woken from the coma and wants to talk to her children. Jorge hopes this shows them the power of prayer but Baldo scruffs and walks away with Lili.

At home, Veronica gives the house a once over and is happy to see Tono has cleaned up well and they have dinner all ready to go. Tono tells her that he is improving and Veronica rewards him with a kiss. Veronica then asks the kids to come down and asks Tania to change, because they aren’t going to ballet, and insists Carola stay locked in the bathroom. However, they convince her to let her run free but Veronica warns them that one wrong move, and she gets locked up.

Yuriria holds her children’s hands and asks them to be strong and brave and go live with Jorge when she’s passed. Baldo begs her not to make them, as they barely know Jorge, but Yuriria insists Jorge is a good man and they have no one else. He is also their father. She asks them to promise and both of them do. Yuriria then caresses both their faces and tells them that the greatest love she had in her life were them. The children nod and Yuriria sighs once more before passing away. Lili and Baldo begin to cry and hug each other tight.

Veronica’s boss arrives and introduces his wife, Clementina, and daughter as Tono comes and introduces himself to everyone. He makes a couple of inappropriate jokes and then Veronica grabs his butt so he can stop. Tono then offers everyone something to drink but Carola announces that no one drinks in her household and it should be like that always. Tono immediately agrees and Clementina explains that her husband listens to their daughter more than her but the boss thinks she’s exaggerating. The daughter then introduces herself as Carola and Carola the dog comes down the stairs, running. She begins to bark at them. Tono introduces her as his children’s dog and he winces along with Veronica.

Kika is getting ready for her date with Mauricio at her hotel and vows to wow him from the first moment. When the doorbell rings, she goes to answer but is shocked to find Fabian. She is not, however, disgusted or displeased to see him.

At dinner, Veronica tells her everyone that it’s good they all have introduced each other but the kids want to introduce their dog. Veronica asks Carola if she wants something else to eat, as she barley touched her food, but Carola shakes her head and explains that she is allergy to gluten. Carola the dog also can’t stop barking and Tono demands she be quiet. Everyone is shocked to hear Carola and Tono tells her she misunderstood. Veronica tries to serve Carola something else but she is allergic to soup and Truffles, which Veronica announces is the name of the dog. The kids try to complain but Veronica quiets them immediately.

Kika lets Fabian inside the suite but wonders why he told reception he was Mauricio. Fabian knew she wouldn’t let him in her room otherwise but he is there to talk shop though Mauricio has no idea he’s there. Kika smiles and Fabian explains that he and Mauricio are like brothers and he needs to make sure she’s not lying to him. Kika nods and Fabian asks her to tell him everything about her life. Kika wonders if he has a professional interest in her or a personal one. Fabian smiles wide.

At their house, Renee assures Anifer that she will be back in school in no time, as it sucks to be locked up, but suggests they go visit the Barrientos’ children and play. Anifer reveals that Mauricio called them Satan’s spawn and Renee makes it clear that the children are nice and Mauricio made a mistake. Renee then goes to answer the door and it’s Mauricio with a chocolate Bundt cake. Renee sighs and lets him in and Mauricio makes it clear that Anifer had the cake idea. Anifer asks Renee to thank Mauricio and then asks Mauricio to give Renee a hug for her birthday. They hug for a second but Anifer wants a longer hug. They oblige and separate as Anifer declares them children.

As Flor wraps a gift, she asks Neron how he plans to re-open the shop. Neron shrugs but Flor asks him to think of something as they are living off her earnings but they aren’t much; she also chides him for getting into a fight in the place. Just then, Pablo comes and asks if he should go to visit Renee for her birthday with them, as Rodrigo may see them, but Neron saw him leave a while ago. Either way, Flor thinks Pablo should stop pretending to be mute, as he talks too much, but she can’t seem to shut up herself.

Over cake, Anifer tells Renee that she has a gift for her and runs to get it. Once alone, Mauricio asks Renee while she’s so bitter she doesn’t even celebrate her birthday. Renee thinks she’s not bitter but Mauricio is curious. Renee finally relents and admits that during her 4th birthday, Catalina told her she was going to meet her but he never came, and she later found out he left her when she was born. Since then, she hasn’t thought of her birthday as something to be celebrated. Mauricio begs to differ, as she turned out well, despite not having a mother, and she has a lot to celebrate. Renee nods and asks Mauricio about his birthday parties. Mauricio can’t answer as there’s a knock and Renee invites Flor, Neron and Pablo inside. Flor gives Renee her gift as Anifer comes back with a drawing of Renee blowing out birthday candles. Renee thanks him and Mauricio then goes to answer Kika’s call. Kika asks him to leave their meeting for tomorrow and Mauricio agrees before hanging up. Mauricio then asks if everyone had and liked the cake but they all roll their eyes.

Fabian is shocked that Kika cancelled on Mauricio but Kika declares that she is a modern woman and can date whomever she wants. She smiles but Fabian reminds her that he respects Mauricio and loves him like a brother but Kika reminds him that she has no commitments and anything that happens between them will be on him. Fabian smiles again and smells her neck before asking if she is going to tell him more about herself. Kika, however, knows what he really wants, because he’s been eating her with his eyes since they met. Fabian smiles again and Kika kisses him, deeply.

After dinner, Veronica clears the plates and Clementina declares that there is noting better than a home-cooked meal though Carola was allergic to everything. Carola then asks about the dog’s breed and the kids demand they call the dog by her given name but Tono asks them to be quiet. The tension at this table is palpable and Tono, always the “charmer,” can’t stop telling inappropriate jokes.

Mauricio tells everyone that Logatoys’ future is looking brighter and Renee hopes he keeps his promise regarding her studies. Mauricio promises he will when Neron stands up and declares that they need to leave because they were only passing by. As he goes, Renee asks about the shop and Neron revealed it has been shut down.

At this point in the night, the Barrientos’ children are getting antsy and keep screaming things at their parents. Veronica and Tono try to salvage the situation but “Truffles” won’t stop barking and Tono screams for Carola to shut up. Carola wonders why he said her name and children reveal that the dog is also named Carola. Tono tells all the children that they are going to bed but Ernesto wants his present for not telling Veronica that he left Fidel at the pool. Tono pushes them all up the stairs but Veronica demands to know what happened. Carola is shocked he would bribe his kids and Tono explains that he only tried to give them a small gift for behaving. Either way, they are going to be and he proposes a toast though no one raises their glasses.

Sometime later, Tono stares at the clean dining room table as Veronica sits down next to him and wonders how he left Fidel alone. Tono explains that he was tired but they can make it up to her all day tomorrow, because it’s Saturday, but Veronica tells him she has to work and goes to bed. Carola the dog comes down the stairs then and Tono caresses her and wonders why things and people have to be so complicated.

The next day, Neron asks Flor to hurry up getting dressed and change Milady but Flor thinks he can do it himself and goes back to get ready for the baptism. Neron then goes to Pablo and gives him a sport’s jacket so he can look presentable. Pablo thanks him but is disappointed Neron’s kids aren’t going to their sister’s baptism. Neron explains that he lied about Flor and Milady and told Socrates a horrible secret so he doubt they will. He does admit that he must make the first move and apologize, if he ever wants to see them again, and Pablo agrees. He then goes to look for his cell phone to call them.

At Veronica’s job, she follows her boss around the office, explaining that Tono is very responsible, usually, but her boss explains that the position he interviewed for very crucial within the company and he needs someone he can trust. Unfortunately, between Tono and the other candidates, her husband is under-qualified.

Neron calls Ciceron to ask if Socretes is still mad and to invite him to the baptism but Ciceron can’t go because he’s busy and asks Neron to give his brother some time. Neron can’t believe they aren’t going but Ciceron is more surprised that he cares so much about them as they barely saw him growing up though their mother always was there for them. Neron argues that he was always working to support them and they are ungrateful before hanging up.

After a moment, Neron remembers how he would get home late and barely have any time for his children. They would always welcome him and ask him to play with them or to show them their grades but Neron was too tired and just wanted to eat and go to sleep. Neron sheds a tear as he remembers all of this and tells Flor that he will change Milady, much to her joy and surprise.

Renee and Anifer discuss the robot blueprints and Renee explains that she is going to modernize the design and make it walk and move. Anifer notes that all the robots on TV already do that and Renee stresses that her project won’t be special enough. Anifer then leaves to go play before the baptism and Renee receives a call from Wilma, who explains that she now has only three days to submit her project via video submission. Renee can’t believe she has so little time to turn in her project or lose her spot completely.

Jorge arrives at the airport with Baldo and Lili and they ask him what he is going to do with and about them. Jorge is silent and walks away as they follow behind, slowly.

At the baptism, Neron explains to the priest that he is the father of Milady and the priest laughs because he thought he was the grandfather. Afterward, Neron names Renee and Pablo the godparents of Milady and the priest asks for the baby’s name. Flor tells him it is Milady but the priest doesn’t know where they got that name from and suggests some alternatives. Flor insists that it will be Milady Catalina, in honor of Renee’s mother, and the priest moves forward with the baptism.

At Logatoys, Kika tells Mauricio that the lawyers and Fabian are going to go over everything regarding her investment and then asks him if he trusts Fabian. Mauricio nods and explains that he is like a brother and, until Anifer appeared, his only family. Kika wants to know more about Anifer’s sudden and mysterious appearance but Mauricio wants to know about their high school days. Kika remembers perfectly well how Mauricio ignored her, though Mauricio doubts he did, and Kika smiles as Mauricio fills her ears with compliments. He then gives her a necklace, which Kika immediately accepts, and kisses her, passionately. After a moment, Fabian walks in and sees them. He slams the door to get their attention but they don’t move an inch.

At the Rodrigo’s and Rafael’s cul-de-sac party and lunch, Renee chides Neron for his old school attitude and asks him to behave or she be mad at him. Rodrigo and Rafael arrive then, hand-in-hand and welcome everyone. They also thank Renee for helping and she thanks them for including Milady’s baptism in the celebration. Neron begrudgingly thanks them too and Rafael goes to hold Milady as Flor thanks the boys as well. When Rodrigo puts his hand on Neron’s shoulder, he flinches, and only calms down when Rodrigo goes to play with Milady.

A few feet away, Veronica serves Tono lunch as Renee arrives to get some food. Veronica asks Renee why she looks so glum and Renee admits that her masters program is causing her stress. Veronica suggests she forget about it for now and enjoy the party.

As Rodrigo and Rafael play with Milady, Neron tells Flor that he wants to leave because he is uncomfortable around them. Flor begs him not to embarrass her and holds him tight. He tells her to stay if she wants but she holds him back and then asks her to make her a taco and he better not leave anywhere else. She then apologizes to Rodrigo and Rafael but they understand. Rodrigo then approaches Pablo and asks if he ate before directly him to the food table. Rafael then asks Flor id she wants a taco too and they go to the table.

Jorge drops off Baldo and Lili at a house he rented in the city and tells them that it will take a while but he promises to find them a new school and help them settle into their new reality. Baldo and Lili hate that he is still keeping their existence a secret from his other family but Jorge explains that his other children are smaller and are going through a tough time because he separated from their mother. Baldo reminds him that they lost their mother, forever, and Jorge understands a divorce doesn’t compare to death but asks them to be patient. Lili and Baldo, however, make it clear that they are only there because they promised their mother.

As the rest of the people eat, Rafael goes to invite Valentina and Samuel to lunch when Jorge arrives and asks him to stop inviting them places they don’t want to go before telling Samuel and Valentina to go inside. Rodrigo sees this and asks Rafael to come sit down and eat because they can’t force anyone to like them. As Rafael sits down, dejected, Neron stiffens because he is so close to “them.”

Fabian goes over to Kika and Mauricio and tells them they have a board meeting and must get going. Mauricio is shocked he was so rudely interrupted but leaves with Fabian as Kika answers a call.

Jorge sits down with his children and explains that he left in a hurry so he couldn’t bring them gifts. Samuel asks him why it looks like he cried and Jorge tells him he is just tired. After a second, Jorge reveals that something happened that will change their lives forever but it’s more about Logatoys then about them. Valentina nods and then reminds him that the school is hosting their PTA events next week and he will need to attend. Jorge promises to do so and then goes to answer the door. It’s Neron, who has come to invite Jorge to the lunch he is hosting in honor of Milady and not to welcome the “weird” ones to the cul-de-sac. Jorge is unsure but Neron insists.

Once alone, Kika tells the person on the other end that everything is going according to plan and Mauricio has fallen deeply in love with her. She promises not to rest until Mauricio pays for the pain and suffering he caused her and, when she’s done with him, he will be worse off than a pile of poop…

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