Caray, Caray!

Or When Getting Everything You Wanted is Never How You Expected

Mauricio tries to explain to Renee why he is marrying Kika, but Renee doesn’t care anymore. She announces that she is leaving his house, much to Mauricio’s shock.

At home, Samuel tries to smash his fingers on his closet door but can’t bring himself to do it. He asks his online “friends” if they can have him do something else but they tell him to do what they asked or there will be consequences. After a few failed attempts, he decides to do it but is interrupted by Valentina, who calls him down to eat. He sighs and closes his computer before running downstairs.

Veronica and Tono sit at their dining room and go over the grocery list. Tono suggests they go to the supermarket tomorrow but Veronica shakes her head and he tells her that he forgot who wins the big bucks. Veronica apologizes again for finding the truck without asking for his input but Tono decides to let it go. They discuss what groceries they should buy, as the children’s needs and tastes are evolving, as Veronica receives a text from work. She asks Tono for 20 minutes, so she can answer, and he makes her promise it won’t be longer before going upstairs for a jacket.

In her room, Kika celebrates her engagement with a drink when there is a knock on the door. Much to her annoyance, it’s Fabian, who came to congratulate her as well though he’s unsure Mauricio is as serious about the engagement as she is. Kika thinks he’s just mad because she chose Mauricio or him, but she has a challenge for him: confess the truth about their tryst and see who Mauricio choses. Kika thinks she will win, as Mauricio adores her, and she can give him back the life of luxury he misses, but Fabian doesn’t want to hurt his brother. However, he reiterates that Anifer is still a danger to her and she can make or break her relationship with Mauricio. Kika nods and considers this.

At Jorge’s, the four siblings sit down with their father to have lunch. Baldo is surprised Jorge has the time to eat with them so Jorge states that he is busy with work, but he doesn’t have to give them any explanations. He then asks all four to join hands to say grace, but the twins don’t want to. Jorge suggests they get with the program, and be humble, but Lili chides him for leaving Pablo outside, without food, when he’s hungry. Jorge explains that he has no obligation to feed the hungry but offer work to the needy, so he has done his part. Either way, he doesn’t know Pablo and everyone who eats at his table will say grace or not eat. The twins finally relent and join hands as Jorge says grace.

Renee is adamant about leaving and asks Mauricio to not try to convince her otherwise. Mauricio wonders if it’s because of his engagement but Renee shakes her head, shocked that he continues to think himself the center of the universe. She also reminds him that Kika hates them leaving together but Mauricio states that she can’t leave Anifer in the lurch like this because she loves her too much and he’s sure Renee loves Anifer as well. Renee asks him not to make her feel guilty and Mauricio tries to call a truce, because he is merely stating the truth, but Renee won’t have it. Mauricio leaves the decision to her up to her.

The twins try to leave Jorge’s house and go out, but he reminds him that they are punished and aren’t going anywhere. He suggests they bond with their siblings, Valentina, and Samuel, to pass the time but neither of them wants to. After a moment, Jorge declares that they will play together and that’s final. Samuel reluctantly goes to get the game as Jorge gets back to work on Logatoy’s affairs.

Tono and the children wait for Veronica to finish work, so they can go to the supermarket and the movies, but she suggests they go ahead, return with the groceries, and then they can all go to the movies. She asks Tono to take the truck but Tono prefers his car. Veronica insists he take the truck as it’s more spacious but Tono shakes his head. The children beg him to take the truck but Tono is adamant. Veronica then gives him some cash, as his credit cards are maxed out, and Tono takes it.

Renee crosses her arms and tells Mauricio that she won’t change her mind, but he should give Anifer time to adjust to her new situation with Kika. Mauricio confesses that he and Anifer need her, so she should stay and Kika will adjust to their living situation. Renee will be close, but she refuses to continue living with him. Mauricio wonders if she will get back with Lupe but Renee argues that she won’t live with someone for convenience. In fact, she will only live with someone she loves but realizes her mistake and tries to explain what she meant, unsuccessfully. Throughout this, Mauricio turns his head this way and that, trying to understand, but finally relents, accepts her departure, and apologizes for not believing the truth about Kika. He does ask that she not leave today and Renee nods. He then asks her for his father’s old videos, so they can see if they can find out the truth about what Kika told him.

As Jorge watches close by, the Turrubiates children continue to play their board game and finally get along. Jorge notices this and smiles wide, his plan successful.

At the supermarket, Tono tries to control his children but they keep dumping cookies and sweets into the cart. He threatens not to take them to the movies, but Fidel makes a puppy dog face and Tono gets one pack of cookies. Tania then suggests they race and Tono, ever the pleasant father, accepts and they take off through an aisle.

As they watch videos, Renee and Mauricio share deep, close glances. Neither will admit what they feel but their bodies say otherwise. Finally, Mauricio asks Renee to turn off the videos because he gets sad when he sees his mother. Renee obliges and asks if he ever wanted a sibling. Mauricio explains that his parents had trouble conceiving and they didn’t try again after he was born. After a moment, they turn their attention to the newspaper clippings but can’t make sense of what they find as there is no 100% certifiable story. Renee wonders why he wants to investigate the past, especially if Kika wants a clean slate with him, and Mauricio explains that living with Anifer has changed him and he has decided to clean his father’s name, however he can. Anifer arrives then and Renee and Mauricio immediately separate. Anifer notices the clippings and Mauricio explains that that is her grandparents and Anifer smiles while looking at the pictures. Renee and Mauricio pretend they won’t closer than close a few minutes ago but it’s obvious their passion continues to burn for each other.

The Turrubiates clan continue to play their game but Jorge notices they aren’t playing by the official rules and tries to course correct. Neither of the children want to follow the rules, as they agreed on their own set of rules, but Jorge insists they follow the rules to the T. After a few moments, Jorge finds himself alone at the table where his children were happily playing a few minutes ago, and all because he is a stiff and strict as an ironing board.

Mauricio leads Anifer to the dining room, so they can do homework but Anifer begs him to tell her more about her grandmother. Mauricio remembers that she was sweet and nice and told the best stories. He smiles when he says this and Anifer can’t help but notice how bright his eyes shine when he talks about his mother. Mauricio then tells her that his mother used to do the best magic tricks but died before she could share all she wanted to share with him. Anifer asks Mauricio what he would wish for if he could wish for anything and Mauricio confesses that he would want to see his mother again for two reasons: 1) to meet Anifer and 2) teach him everything she knows so Anifer has the best father in the world. Anifer smiles and tells him she will remember beautiful things about her father when she grows up. Mauricio smiles too but reminds her they have homework and insists they get to it.

That night, Tono has brought home ice cream, cookies, and potatoes but nothing on the list he and Veronica agreed on. He explains that the children begged and begged and Veronica sighs, exasperated. She tells him that he must be firm with the children or they will walk all over him. Tono nods and Veronica asks him to forgive her for the truck. She gives him a few kisses and Tono considers this. He accepts her kisses and suggests they go see a movie, but Veronica tells him that she still has some work and goes off to finish. Tono looks angry and annoyed.

Renee is tucking Anifer into bed when Mauricio arrives to give her a kiss goodnight. Renee leaves after he enters her room and suggests Mauricio tell Anifer about some new and important things before closing the door. Anifer looks at Mauricio, expectantly, and Mauricio explains that life has many twists and turns and now he is only missing one thing to be complete. Anifer is not following so Mauricio circles back to his parents and how sometimes his father used to lie but he wants things to be different. Anifer nods and Mauricio confesses that he has some things to tell her about Maria. Anifer perks up and confesses that she’s dying to see her, so she hopes she comes back soon. Mauricio smiles slightly but can’t bring himself to tell her the truth.

Later, Mauricio passes Renee in the living room and she asks him if he told Anifer the truth about Kika. Mauricio tells her that he didn’t, even though he should, but he doesn’t know how to do so. Renee reminds him that he is an adult and should face his problems. Mauricio nods and tells her that he’s changing, because of his love for Kika, but change is slow. Renee thinks his love for Kika has more to do with the things she can buy him and Mauricio nods. Renee suggests he break off the engagement then, but Mauricio explains that he is a man of his word and that’s final. Renee has given by this point and suggests he do what he sees fit.

Later, Tono is at the gazebo having a beer when Mauricio approaches. Tono offers him a beer and Mauricio decides to try it, even though he’s used to finer brews. He likes it and Tono thanks him for keeping the “Carola secret” especially because not even Veronica knows the truth. Mauricio promises to keep his secret but reminds him that lies are toxic. Tono thinks that he has only told white lies and insists that children must be kept in the dark by any means necessary, and Mauricio considers this. Tono argues that everyone lies everyone in a while, especially if they are benevolent lies, and Mauricio thinks he could be right. They toast and drink their beer.

The next day, at Logatoys, Kika meets with Mauricio and he tells her that he has his doubts about what her father told her about his father. Kika argues that her father doesn’t lie, especially because he went to prison in Communist China for 5 years, but Mauricio wonders if she heard the story from her father. Kika explains that she didn’t; her sister and her pieced it together. Mauricio would like to talk to her father then and Kika smiles wide because they can go to Miami together and deal with her father as well as finalize her investment, so he can out from under Falcon. Mauricio smiles too and Kika assures Mauricio that everything she has will be his and everything he ahs will be hers. Mauricio smiles.

Baldo goes outside his house to get ready for school and notices Flor walking with a grocery bag in one hand and pushing Milady’s stroller with another. He offers to help immediately, and she smiles, grateful.

In his office, Mauricio tells Fabian about his plans to go to Miami with Kika but Fabian wonders why he is so interested in his father’s past and why he insists on marrying Kika. Mauricio thinks it’s time to do so but Fabian thinks Kika is the same as Miranda, he only wants her for what she can give him. Mauricio is silent and Fabian wonders what Anifer will think. Mauricio warns him not to bring Anifer into this but Fabian is tired of being silent. He confesses to Mauricio that something is happening within him that he never expected: he is in love with Kika. Mauricio is floored.

Baldo drops off Flor’s groceries in her kitchen and she thanks him before asking that he be quiet as Neron and Milady are napping. Baldo offers to carry Milady so Flor can put away the groceries, but the baby throws up as soon as she’s in his arms. Flor takes the baby to her stroller and asks Baldo to take off his shirt while she gets him a new one. He obliges but the baby won’t stop crying. In the bedroom, Neron wakes up to his daughter’s screams and stands up to see what is happening. He walks in on Flor and a shirtless Baldo talking closely and grabs him by the throat. Flor is shocked as Neron warns Baldo to stay away from his woman before his splits his face open.

Mauricio can’t believe his brother is in love with the same Kika who he’s engaged to and Fabian confesses that he feels horrible and guilty because of his feelings. Mauricio can’t believe all the bad things that have happened to him all at once but tries to salvage his relationship with Fabian. He knows Kika is amazing, so it’s understandable Fabian loves her, but wonders if Kika had sent him any signals. Fabian explains that Kika has been faithful but thinks he should’ve stayed quiet as he doesn’t want to ruin their relationship. Mauricio considers this and tells Fabian that he never expected this, as he has always been resolved about his love life (to the point where Mauricio thought he was gay), but Fabian argues that he has had some girlfriends, though not as many as Mauricio.

Jorge stands outside his house and calls for all his children to come outside though he can’t find Baldo. In the car, Samuel gets a text asking if he’s a wimp because he hasn’t done the dare yet. As Jorge tries to get the girls in the car, Samuel tries to slam his fingers on the car door but is interrupted by the girls’ arrival. From across the street, Rodrigo and Rafael wave hello and watch as Jorge asks the girls about Baldo. They shrug, and Jorge promises to find him before slamming the driver’s side door on Samuel’s fingers. Samuel screams, and Rafael and Rodrigo run to see what happened. Jorge attends to Samuel as he begins to cry.

Mauricio tells Fabian that his feelings are only his and it’s perfectly okay. Fabian would like to take a couple of personal days and Mauricio agrees and suggests he find a nice girl to entertain him. Fabian nods and tells Mauricio that he will leave when he comes back from Miami and Mauricio agrees. Once alone, Mauricio tells himself that he always thought Fabian was gay but guess he was wrong.

Rafael demands Jorge tell him what happened, and Jorge argues that it was an accident. Rodrigo arrives with some ice for Samuel’s hand and Rafael tries to help but Jorge reminds him that he is an animal doctor, and everything is fine. Jorge then instructs the girls to find Baldo, so they can go to the hospital. He thanks Rafael and Rodrigo but bids them good day.

At the board meeting, Fabian explains that they are about to begin production on the mother/father toys, it’s only a matter of days. Mauricio claps and cheers and Falcon thinks Mauricio has been doing a good job of late. He then asks if Fabian and Mauricio will be overseeing the production of the toys, but Mauricio explains that Fabian is taking a well-deserved vacation. Gladys is happy he is, as Fabian is bitter as hell, but it will be after Mauricio gets back from Miami. Mauricio explains that he is going on a business trip with Kika, but Gladys doesn’t believe one word. Mauricio assures everyone that he will be back from Miami soon and then wonders where Kika is. Gladys explains that Kika is always late and sighs deeply.

Flor pulls Neron off Baldo and demands they calm down as no one is going to fight in her house or in front of her daughter. Neron demands Baldo leave but Flor explains that he did nothing, they were only laughing at the fact that Milady threw up on him and were whispering because he was asleep. Neron still wants him out and Baldo leaves in a huff. Once alone, Floris pissed that Neron would be so jealous, but he tells her to open her eyes as Baldo is lusting after her.

Outside, Valentina and Lili scream Baldo’s name throughout the whole cul-de-sac.

Mauricio arrives home to pick up Anifer, as Renee had to do something regarding her thesis and couldn’t drop her off at Logatoys. Renee finishes and gets up to leave but Anifer stops her and explains that she must do a presentation about the person she admires most in her family. Mauricio assumes it’s him and tells her some insignificant details but Anifer declares that she is going to do a presentation on her mother. Mauricio is taken aback, as he thought he was more important, but Anifer doesn’t notice his long face and goes off to draw. Once alone with Renee, she asks him why he cares so much as he wanted Anifer to see him as a friend or pal, not a father. Mauricio confesses that he did that for her benefit but never thought Anifer wouldn’t see him as a father. His face falls as he says this...

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