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Titles: A Redeemed Flower and a Happy Plant
Papi Number 11, Kika’s Got Your Number!
At Logatoys, Gladys tells Mau that Kika Braun is looking for him and she is there at the
office, so Mau spruces up with a hair smoothing and mouth spray…which Fabian
uses also. As they try to calm down, Mau tells Gladys to have Kika wait a
moment.
At La Chapianeca Restaurant, Juan Perez meets with Falcón
and asks how he can be of service. After Falcón shows him his phone and tells
him they must wait for orders, Perez agrees to wait, but wants to know who
Falcón is and what it is he really wants. Falcón, however, replies that the
less they know about each other, the better because, after all, his (Perez)
name isn’t Juan Perez either. Perez backs down and agrees to wait for orders
from higher up without any more questions. (OMG is it a Fisher Price takeover?)
At Logatoys, Mau wonders why Kika has shown up without
prior notice…she could have at least sent him a “Whats” message. Fabian thinks
Kika may want to invest in the company and they shouldn’t pass up the
opportunity. Mau agrees, but also thinks that it will be difficult to keep
things professional with that statue of a woman. When Fabian suggests that he
will deal with Kika if Mau can’t keep it all business, Mau admits that, while
he was in Miami, Kika brought up feelings and memories of the lifestyle he had
not too long ago. After Fabian scoffs at the idea that Mau could be falling in
love, Mau suggests that they bring in Kika now; so he tells Gladys to let her
in. As she enters, Kika provocatively asks how they are…
Fabian stands to greet her, but Kika walks right past him
and says she is there to see Daddy Number 11 and throws Mau a kiss.
At Inova Cars, Victor tells the secretary that they won’t
be taking her position to give it to someone else. Just then, Veronica walks in
and asks what position they are talking about; so the secretary tells her that
there is a vacancy which she hopes gets filled quickly, but she doesn’t know
when the interviews will be; so Veronica asks what type of qualifications they
are looking for. (Vero, even a dog does not poop near his food bowl.)
[Mexican Version: At Nerón’s shop, Pablo hopes Jorge can
tell him how long it will take before he can go across the border. Nerón warns
that he shouldn’t get his hopes up because Los Angeles is a huge city.] Just
then, Flor stops by with Milady since she was in the area and asks how things
are going.
When Nerón immediately notices the new clothes, he asks
where the clothes came from. Flor hesitates to think of a good lie then replies
that she got it at a garage sale…everything was really cheap so she had to take
advantage. After Nerón sternly tells Pablo to go elsewhere to get some work
done, he scowls at Flor telling her that he doesn’t believe her one bit. He can
tell the clothes are of very good quality and demands to know where she got the
money. When he guesses that she went to the nude photo shoot, Flor finally
admits that she did, but it’s not what he thinks. Quite upset, Nerón chides her
for going too far…now everyone will see her completely exposed and he will be
made fun of by half of humanity. (Different somehow from being married to your
Grampa, right?)
At Mau’s house, Renée looks over the old blueprints for
“Logabot,” a robot. When she is amazed by the incredible design, she sits to
study it closely.
At Logatoys, Kika explains that her attorneys advised her
to come see the company with her own eyes since she shouldn’t go in blindly as
an investor. She had come to touch and feel…so here she is, “Surprise!” Mau has
his mouth open, but speechless, so Fabián nudges him. When Mau introduces
Fabián as his associate and brother, Fabián extends his hand to shake Kika’s
hand, but Kika is completely focused on Mau and ignores him. Kika then asks Mau
for a tour. She did look around when she arrived and it does look good, but it
seemed somewhat empty. Mau explains that she arrived on a day that happened to
be a holiday for the employees and nudges Fabián so he can support his
fabrication. When Mau adds to his lie and tells her that the employees are
having a “Picnic day,” Kika wants to go see the employees, but Mau tells her
that the employees will feel uncomfortable if the boss is there since they are
good, simple folk…middle class. After Mau offers to give her a tour of the
city, Kika gladly agrees, but then catches sight of the photo on Mau’s desk.
(Mau now wishes he had a fresh wax job on his CAR.) Mau explains that is a
photo of him as a child…he was already cute then, but through the years he
became the radically attractive galán that stands before her. Kika smiles and
comments that, at that age, he probably never thought he would be the father of
such a cute little girl. Mau then suggests they leave; and as Kika walks out,
both Mau and Fabián are salivating, woofing and their tails are going crazy. (On
second thought, Mau now decides maybe a couple of bicycles instead.)
At Nerón’s shop, Nerón is still fit to be tied as he
thinks that his only hope is that the magazine where her photos will be
displayed is only for men…he hopes it doesn’t sell! Flor adds fuel to the fire
when she tells him to get his mind out of the gutter…her photos will be
displayed in panoramic form on walls and the sides of trucks. After Flor
reminds Nerón that he was scraping the sidewalks because he was ogling her in
the magazines, Nerón calls out to Pablo who knows it’s time for him to go get
busy elsewhere. When Flor continues that he surely didn’t look at her heart
before anything else, Nerón takes out one of her posters and tells her that
those photos were only provocative; she didn’t show much and everything was
left to the imagination. What irks Flor the most is that Nerón’s reaction is
only because of his jealousy. Nerón denies it is jealousy and points out that
his sons will see her naked and will think that he married a professional
trickster (hooker? Porn star?). Flor is shocked and offended; so Pablo tries to
defend Flor, but Nerón tells him not to butt in. Flor thinks that Nerón just wants to side with his pestering sons;
so she asks Pablo to go to their house because she needs a favor; he will get
paid with HER money that she made with HER photos.
At Inova Cars, Veronica’s boss tells her they don’t have
a good candidate for the vacant position; if she has a friend or someone she
would like to bring in; she can go ahead. Veronica does happen to know a very
good systems engineer who is very responsible and who also had applied for her
previous position and almost got it. When her boss tells her to tell her friend
to go talk to the human resources personnel, Veronica clarifies that the person
is not her friend, but her husband. Her boss is impressed with Veronica’s
candor as it says much about her character. When he asks if her husband would
be interested, Veronica assures him Toño would be interested; they can
interview him, observe him for a period time…whatever it takes, especially to
avoid rumors since she doesn’t want people thinking he was only hired because
of her recommendation. Her boss assures her that if her husband has the
abilities and qualifications they need, he doesn’t care if they are accused of
nepotism. After he tells Veronica to tell Toño to come by, Veronica thanks him
and assures him he won’t regret it. (Vero secretly tries to remember where she
saw that 'Wake up my husband' app for her phone.)
At Mau’s house, Rafael goes by to visit with Renée and
thanks her for all she has done to make them feel welcome; they are very happy
in her house. They start looking at the blueprints Renée found; she thinks they
are about thirty years old, but the design is very advanced. Rafael is clueless
about the blueprints, but believes whatever Renée says. Renée comments that the
design is very good; and with the modern technology and advances, the design
could be possible…and it could function well. Rafael then changes the subject
and asks if there would be a problem if he were to open up a veterinary office;
it wouldn’t be for very long…only until he finds a better location. Renée
doesn’t think there would be a problem; the neighbors would probably like that
he could take care of their pets...and their children. Rafael is glad, but then
wonders if the neighbors would be bothered by the fact that he and Rodrigo are
married. Renée hesitates, then remarks that not everyone thinks alike. They are
not always in agreement with everything, but everyone respects each other’s
privacy. Rafael responds that the only thing they care about is that their
landlord be content with them…nothing else really matters. (We will remember that, R)
At a bar, Kika tells Mau that this city is much more
glamorous than she thought. She thinks she can now even pronounce Tenochtitlan
correctly. Mau agrees that the city has its charm. He then thanks her for
taking care of the car and chauffeur…since he had to lend out his car for the
employee picnic. Kika thinks his employees must appreciate him very
much…possibly even have him up on a pedestal. (Mauricio, if you told the truth
your tail would fall off.)
Anifer walks with Renée and is glad she was there. After
Renée reminds her that she promised she would be there when Anifer got out of
school and she would never leave her alone for a second, Anifer’s teacher catches
up to them and tells Renée she would like to have a meeting with them to
discuss their child’s performance and academic levels. When Renée clarifies
that she is not married to Anifer’s father, the teacher now understands why
this child has such liberal thinking…to say the least. If the parents have that
type of lifestyle, what could be expected of the daughter. Renée retorts that
it’s not that important that Anifer’s father and she are or are not married;
and as Renée is about to continue, the teacher interrupts and insists that it
is important because this is a Catholic school and they expect certain
behaviors of the children as well as their parents…who should set the example.
After Renée responds that she would like to explain their situation, but doesn’t
have time, Anifer sticks out her tongue at the teacher as they turn to leave.
As they walk away, Anifer confirms that the nun is her
teacher and Renée thinks the teacher is very annoying; Anifer agrees!
At the bar, Kika gets serious and asks Mau if he liked
the plans to expand the business. Mau thinks the plans are very good and never
imagined she would have learned so much about the business. Kika explains that
since her father and uncles are well-known businessmen, she couldn’t stay
behind; what she is most interested in is being in the top ten youtubers for
the most successful in the world. Mau then insists on paying the check, but
when he sees the bill, he pretends to have forgotten his wallet; so Kika
insists on paying it despite Mau’s efforts to get her to send the chauffeur for
his wallet. Kika suggests that he can pay next time…and hopes that there will
be a next time. When Mau tells her whenever and where ever she wants, Kika
tells him she wants to go to his penthouse….since he has talked so much about
his enormous penthouse. Mau has an “Oh sh*t” moment, then suggests he take her
to the pyramids, the Frida Museum or the Bellas Artes, but Kika insists on the
penthouse.
Outside in the neighborhood, Toño drives up with the kids
as Rafael is holding a dog. The kids get down and start petting the dog; so
Toño tells them to be careful because he could bite. Rafael assures him the dog
doesn’t bite, but Toño clarifies he was talking about his little one who
sometimes bites. Rafael laughs and offers to take care of the kids while Toño
parks the car. When the kids tell Rafael they would like to have a dog, Rafael
tells them that this little dog is looking for a home, but they have to ask
their dad. When Toño comes back, Rafael tells him that the dog needs a home,
but Toño thinks it’s a great responsibility. When the kids promise to take care
of it, feed it and clean up after it, Rafael adds that having a pet can help
children become more responsible; so Toño tells them he has to talk to his
wife. After Rafael suggests that they can have a trial period and take the dog
for a few days, he adds that they can return it to him since he lives right
there; so Toño agrees that they can keep it.
As they discuss naming the dog “Carola,” Jorge drives up
to his house with Samuel and Valentina When Samuel and Valentina walk toward the dog, Jorge calls them back and
tells them to go inside the house. As they walk back, Jorge gives Rafael a
disapproving look.
At Nerón’s repair shop, Pablo approaches Nerón carefully
since he knows Nerón is still upset. After Pablo asks for directions to the
house and wonders if Nerón would like to accompany him, Nerón refuses and tells
Pablo that if he is going to do that disloyal ingrate a favor, he can do it
himself. When Pablo insists that Nerón go with him since he doesn’t know the
area and could get lost, Nerón agrees to go, but is only doing it for Pablo…not
for that ingrate who is going to have his honor stepped on like a used horse
blanket. As Nerón opens his cash box and sees the little money he has made that
day, he is disconcerted and comments that his business is not going well; they
need to get more customers or they’ll bust like a can of green beans. (Well
maybe some nude pics of yourself Big Boy?)
Mau has Kika’s chauffeur take him to his former
penthouse. As they park in front, Mau tells Kika he has to answer his phone.
When Kika comments that she didn’t hear it ring, Mau tells her it was on
vibrate and pretends to answer the phone. He sounds shocked and after he asks if
Anifer is ok, he states that he will be right over! After he hangs up, he
apologizes to Kika for having to go see Anifer…that’s the difficult side of
being a Daddy Number 11. When he asks if they can do this some other time, Kika
agrees and tells Number 11 that the only girls she will allow to beat her out
are the little ones. Mau then tells her he will take care of the situation then
call her so they can meet later at her suite. After she agrees, Mau gets out of
the car and goes to the entrance of the building. When he waves good-bye and
sees that the car is out of sight, he hails a taxi. (“And the Gold goes to
Mauricio Lopez Bozo in Mens Skating on Thin Ice”)
Nerón and Pablo walk along the sidewalk as Nerón
complains about the distance they walked. When Pablo tells him they are almost
there, he adds that it’s where Flor told him to take Nerón since it would be
the only way to make Nerón understand. As they continue on, Flor comes out from
behind a large bush and calls to Nerón…she wants to show him something. When he
finally goes, Flor shows him her posters on display against a wall and reads,
“To breastfeed in public is your right and that of your baby.”
Nerón is dumbfounded as Flor assures him that those are
the photos that she had taken…that’s the only reason she agreed to have them
taken without anything on top. When she asks if he is going to continue to be
ticked off, Nerón shakes his head and says, “How can I be angry, when even the
crocodile tears are spilling out as I see you there looking so tender with my
little piece of camphor.” He continues to admire the poster as Flor comments
that it was thanks to Milady who is becoming quite a model, just like her.
Kika returns to the building where she left Mau. After
she presses the buzzer, a security guard comes out and asks what apartment she
is going to. When she responds that she is going to the penthouse to see
Mauricio, the security guard tells her that Mau hasn’t lived there for quite
some time; he must have moved. Kika is confused because she just dropped him
off there. After she flirts with him and compliments his moustache, Kika asks
if he knows where she can find Mau since she needs to see him right away; so
the security tells her he has the address Mau left so that they could forward his
mail.
Mau arrives to his office complaining about having to
take a taxi and a bus. When he checks his email, he sees an email that
indicates Renée has been accepted to the mechatronics master program (check it
out…it certainly wasn’t written by someone at the University!) for the winter
term. Mau is quite happy until he reads that he must pay the corresponding fees
by the end of the month.
At Mau’s house, Renée shows Anifer the blueprints of the
Logabot which will serve to help her make a robot that will be inspired by the
Logabot. When Anifer wonders whether Renée, as a child, knew she would want to
build robots when she grew up, Renée thinks that is a nice question because
sometimes adults forget what they wanted to do as children, but as far as she
can remember, yes, this is what she has always wanted to do. Anifer then asks
if Renée had wanted to be an inventor or something similar; so Renée explains
that she didn’t know about mechatronics engineering back then, but she did
dream of making things that moved on their own and machines that would do
things. When Renée asks Anifer if she already knows what she wants to be,
Anifer replies, “Yes, astronaut!” Renée thinks that is good, but Anifer adds
that she would also like to be a veterinarian…and a spy like her mother. Renée
is amazed and thinks it sounds great.
At Veronica’s, Toño is glad that Veronica got home early;
it gave her time to do the kitchen while he played with the kids and the dog.
After Veronica tells the kids to be careful with the dog and that they can’t
give it a bath, Toño points out that the kids are very happy with the dog and
that the dog doesn’t cause much fuss. Veronica likes the dog, but hopes it
won’t cry all night so that Toño can get enough sleep for his interview the next
day. When he asks what time the interview will be, Veronica suggests he be
there early because tardiness is not tolerated. Veronica then adds that if Toño
is hired, he will be working in a different department; they’ll be in the same
company, but totally apart. Toño thinks it sounds good, but has a small
problem. If she gets him the job, the other employees will start saying that he
got the job because of his wife. Veronica is irritated with Toño’s attitude and
tells him not to start with his comments. When she asks him if he is even going
to show up for the interview and to tell her the truth because she can smell
his thoughts, Toño remains quiet. Veronica insists the he answer her, but Toño
sarcastically tells her to read his silence…his eyelashes…and his eyelids. As
he moves closer to her and insists that she read him, Veronica starts to laugh
and they end up kissing and hugging.
At Jorge’s house, Valentina and Samuel assure Jorge that
they already know what to do, or rather not to do, while he’s gone. After they
spew out the long list of what they shouldn’t do, Jorge reminds them not to
associate with the new neighbors; they have to behave as if he were there in
every space and corner of the house. When Valentina asks him to bring a
souvenir from Hollywood, Jorge agrees…if he has time since he is going to be SO
busy. After he tells them that he is putting all his trust in them and hopes
they don’t disappoint him, Jorge gives them a blessing and goes to wait for his
taxi outside. As he exits, Kika drives up. After she introduces herself and
asks if Mauricio lives there, she gets down from the car as Jorge points out
Mau’s house. Kika doesn’t understand how Mau can be living there…it reminds her
of the houses in Caracas—the ones where the people living in poverty reside.
Jorge thinks she is exaggerating since this a private community for those at a
certain level...middle class…or getting to middle class. When he asks Kika if
she is Mau’s friend or acquaintance, she replies, “Friend, acquaintance, pal…or
hopefully something better. One never knows, right?” Jorge then comments that
Mau has always had luck with the ladies…even now when he is in such a bad
economic situation. Kika is surprised, but keeps her composure and responds
that life is like a wheel of fortune; there are ups and downs…one never knows.
After Jorge awkwardly dismisses himself, Kika keeps looking at Mau’s house.
[Mexican Version: At Nerón’s house, Flor reminds Nerón
that she kept trying to explain, but he never gave her a chance. She also
figured that even if she did explain, he would still overreact. Nerón admits
that when he first saw it, he was shaken, but then saw that it depicts
something very natural. Flor doesn’t understand how there are people who still
react negatively when they see a woman breast-feeding their child…it is very
natural; it’s as if they were never breast-fed. Nerón responds that maybe they
were never breast-fed, just given a bottle to suck on…that’s why they are such
suckers! While Flor gets his coffee, which she notes he can’t get for himself,
Nerón apologizes for being so stupid. Flor agrees with stupid and adds ugly and
dumb…like all men, but she loves him like that…and that’s why he takes advantage
of her.]
At Mau’s house, Anifer comments that the house is very
pretty…it turned out really nice. Mau agrees, but tells Anifer that they
shouldn’t exaggerate because it’ll get to the decorator’s head; after all, this
is not the Palace of Versailles. Renée can’t believe how Mau can be---he takes
a step forward, then steps backward. If Anifer likes it, Renée is satisfied.
Anifer does like it very much. When she asks Mau if he likes it, Mau agrees
that he does and recognizes Renée’s efforts…the decorating is satisfactory.
After Renée scoffs at the term “satisfactory,” Mau wonders what she meant by
saying that he takes a step forward, then backward, but Renée tells him to
forget it. When Mau adds that he just doesn’t want Anifer to regard this as the
“best,” Renée wonders what Mau considers the “best,” but then figures he is
referring to his penthouse…which he no longer has. Renée wishes he’d grow up.
Mau figures that her problem is that she thinks he is not mature...it’s not as
if he were an apple! (“madura” also means ripe in Spanish). When they start
their back-and-forth arguing, Anifer shouts, “Enough!”
As they stop and look at Anifer, Anifer continues, “Well
I think everything looks very pretty. I like it very much; even my little plant
is happy…if you don’t believe it, ask it! ASK IT!” Renée turns around and asks
the little plant if it is happy, then turns back and tells them that, yes, it
said it was happy. Anifer then motions to Mau and gives him an expectant “now
you ask” look, so Mau asks the little plant if it is happy, then tells them
that, yes, it is happy. After Anifer smiles in satisfaction, Renée and Mau
scowl at each other.
At Veronica’s house, Veronica comes down from checking on
the kids and asks Toño what he’s doing. When Toño replies that he is checking
on some information for the interview, Veronica is glad to hear it and thinks
he is looking into some software programs, but Toño is looking for information
on the boss since it’s good to know about him before talking to him. When Toño
comments that the boss is an Americanist, Veronica wonders what good that information
will do for the interview, but Toño points out that everything will help so
that he can converse with the boss. Veronica suggests that he not even get into
the topic of religion because he doesn’t know anything about Christianity;
though Toño clarifies that he is talking about Cristiano Ronaldo. When Veronica
asks who that is, Toño tells her he’ll explain later and smears jelly on her
nose.
At Mau’s house, Renée shows Mau the robot blueprints she
found. She explains that they are not complete, but the idea is very good. When
Mau asks who they belong to, Renée thinks they must be his father’s since they
were among the things that had his father’s name. Renée explains the different
blueprints using technical terms; but Mau has no clue as to what she said.
Renée justifies that he doesn’t know because he doesn’t know about
mechatronics, but if he did, he’d get just as excited as she is. When Mau tells
Renée that this is probably a design that his father discarded and shouldn’t
put much value on it, Renée suggests that if he is not interested and gives her
his approval, she would like to use it as a basis for the project she has to
present in the competition for entering the mastery program. Mau has no problem
with it and tells Renée to use it. When he asks if she is going to build the
robot, Renée tells him that would cost millions. All she needs to do is present
the plan for the robot and explain its construction process. When she adds that
she would give credit to his father since she wouldn’t dare wear someone else’s
hat, Mau tells her it wouldn’t bother him…and as far as his father is
concerned, he doubts he will complain. Renée doesn’t want to abuse her
privileges…since she will be using the blueprints and Logatoys will be paying
her enrollment fees. She worries that she will be in debt for years. As he goes
to Anifer, Mau insists that she use the plans and adds that she deserves all
the help that the company and his father can offer. He looks at what Anifer is
doing and says, “Oh how pretty;” and as he repeats, “How pretty” he turns to
look at Renée who is looking at the blueprints. (The significance is more
obvious in Spanish since Mau switches from “que bonitO” to “que bonitA” :-)
Outside, Kika is still in her car as she looks out her
window toward Mau’s house. When the driver asks if they will continue to wait,
Kika tells him “no;” she will let Mau sleep well for this night.
In Anifer’s bedroom, Mau checks Anifer’s teeth and tells
her she did well as he gives her a high five. When he asks her if she sleeps
well with Renée since Renée seems like the type that would snore, Anifer tells
him that Renée doesn’t snore…but he does. Mau thinks he only snores slightly,
but Anifer assures him that he snores A LOT! Mau says good-night and starts to
leave, but Anifer asks for a bedtime story. When Mau tells her that his book
has no more stories, Anifer asks him to then tell her something about himself.
She then asks what her grandfather was like; so Mau tells her that his father’s
name was Bosco…and his father didn’t look too much like Mau. Mau continues that
he honestly doesn’t know much about what his father was like since they didn’t
spend much time together and never got along. His father was very serious and
Mau barely remembers anything. After Anifer says that she is glad she knows
him, Mau agrees and kisses her good-night.
The
Next Morning (So we’re into the next day…are Falcón and Perez still at the restaurant waiting for the call from the higher ups?)
Jorge is in Tijuana, but calls Valentina to tell her he
has arrived in Los Angeles. (The dog is the only
one who hasn't told a lie yet in this story.) He didn’t call when he
arrived so as not to wake them. When she tells him that everything is well and
that they are getting ready to go to school, Jorge wishes them a good day.
After Valentina hangs up, Jorge continues to watch her on his phone as she hurries
Samuel so that they can leave. Jorge then takes out a picture of himself with
Yuriria from his wallet and stares at it. After he checks himself out in the
mirror, Jorge goes to Yuriria’s house and takes her flowers.
When Yuriria asks why he didn’t let her know that he was
coming to Tijuana, Jorge responds that he really doesn’t know and asks why she
hadn’t told him about her health. She replies that is why she asked to talk to
him; she wanted to tell him in person. Jorge wants to hear that she is getting
treatment and that she will get well, but Yuriria tells him that though she is
receiving treatment, she has already accepted it…the doctors have declared her
terminally ill. When Jorge tells her that he doesn’t want to hear that, Yuriria
silences him and nods in acceptance.
By
Rgv Chick and Ghost
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