Caray, Caray!

Or Once A Liar, Always a Liar, Are You Surprised?

As soon as Neron goes to wash his hands, Flor retrieves Neron’s makeshift will from under the table and sees that he is willing all his things to Roberto Robledo. Flor is shocked that Neron really thinks he’s a goner.

In Kika’s suite, Jorge gets dressed quickly as Kika smiles. He stumbles to explain why he’s in such a huff, and just had a quickie with her, but Kika is more than happy to oblige. Jorge nods and explains that he loves “doing it” but doesn’t like “talking about it” because he had a very strict upbringing. Either way, he enjoys his time with her and Kika loves how fiery and passionate he is and how opposites definitely attract. She then sits him down and asks about how Lili and Baldo were born so he tells her how he cheated on Dulce, right before their wedding, and got Yuriria pregnant. Kika nods and asks if he still loves Dulce; Jorge admits that he would regret marrying Dulce if it weren’t for his children, Samuel, and Valentina. Kika then asks if he still loves Yuriria but Jorge doesn’t want to talk about it. Kika insists, since she’s a “cool girl” and Jorge admits that she is the love of his life (but doesn’t reveal that she’s passed cause ‘drama!’) and kisses her goodbye. Once alone, Kika wonders what this means for her relationship with him.'

The next day, Valentina goes to tell Lili that dinner is ready, but she isn’t hungry. Valentina admits that she told her because she needs some help, but Lili thinks the men can do everything themselves if they want to eat. Valentina goes to sit down by Lili and asks her why she has looked so sad lately. Lili explains that she misses her mother, and this is the first time she won’t spend Christmas with her. Valentina also misses her mother, but Valentina tells her it’s not the same as her mother is dead. Valentina reveals that Dulce hasn’t even sent her a text message so it’s like it was the same thing. Lili nods and then shows her a picture of Yuriria as Valentina shows her one of Dulce. (Once they stopped bickering they realized they have more in common than they care to admit).

At Mauricio’s, Renee drinks a tea with Rafael and tells him about Mauricio’s latest (inexplicable) decisions, especially since Logatoys is more successful than ever. She knows he’s hiding something but doesn’t want to pry so Rafael suggests she take her mind off the whole situation by taking about her ovum donation. Renee suddenly gets tense and goes to put some sugar in her tea. Rafael follows her and tells her that they must be organized and plan everything down to the letter and Renee nods. He reminds her that they have her trip to plan for as well and Rafael asks if she is reconsidering. Renee shakes her head and tells her that she’s just worried about Mauricio. Rafael notes that she saw him leave early with Anifer and Renee explains they went to Maria’s (Anifer’s mother’s) tomb. Rafael nods.

In San Crispin, Mauricio and Anifer, with flowers in hand, arrive at the cemetery and find Maria’s grave. Mauricio suggests they come another day, if Anifer feels bad, but Anifer is okay. She admits that she likes all the trees that line the cemetery because they are nice. She then faces Maria’s tomb and tells her mother that, even though she misses her, she is living with her father and loving it. Anifer then suggests Mauricio say something and Mauricio, with tears in his eyes, thanks Maria for giving her the best thing in his life, Anifer, who brings him joy every day. He then suggests they go drink something, lest he burst out in tears, but Anifer prefers to stay a bit. Mauricio nods and watches as Anifer puts the flowers on Maria’s grave and fixes them so they look nice.

Veronica and Tono take Ernesto to the doctor but he is confused as he is not sick or anything. Tono explains that Veronica is exaggerated, and that is why they are there, so Ernesto walks away to explore as Veronica chides Tono for blaming her. A vase falls a second later and they run to see if Ernesto is okay. Ernesto doesn’t know what happened, he was just distracted, and Veronica explains that this is why they are at the doctor, because he is distracted. The doctor arrives them, asks if things are okay, and then asks Ernesto if he wants to play in his clinic while he talks to his parents. Ernesto is reluctant, but his parents insist and they all go to the clinic.

At Logatoys, Renee and Gladys have a coffee (since when they friends 4ever tho???) and discuss the whole Fabian debacle. Gladys thought Renee knew the latest gossip but didn’t tell her, but Renee shakes her head and they both admit that Fabian always rubbed them the wrong way as he seemed too pompous and such. Renee then asks if Gladys knows where Fabian lives, as they doubt he will live in a common neighborhood, and Gladys slyly announces that her computer is unlocked but she’s going to the bathroom, so Renee should behave and not do anything she wouldn’t do (wink! wink!). Once alone, Renee goes behind the desk, finds Fabian’s address, and takes a picture of the details.

Anifer lays down on the grass covering Maria’s grave and tells her that she misses her very much, especially during Christmas, and Mauricio suggests they go as it’s time. Anifer thinks Maria is too far from them and suggests they move closer to her. Mauricio doesn’t think it’s a good idea, and reminds her they can visit whenever they want, so Anifer asks if his mother is close to him. Mauricio’s eyes fill up with tears again and he explains that she didn’t but hasn’t seen her in a very long time. Anifer asks if she will take her to visit her and Mauricio nods so Anifer asks about how Aurora died. Mauricio remembers the fire, and the pain he felt when he saw his mother parish because of his irresponsibility. He begins to cry and Anifer hugs him and begs him not to cry. Mauricio admits that he gets sad when he thinks about what happened and reminds Anifer to never play hide-and-seek in a factory that can catch fire. Anifer wonders why he feels this way, as her death was not his fault, and Mauricio thanks her. He promises to take her see Aurora one day and Anifer wonders if they can relocate Maria, so she can be closer to Aurora. Mauricio thinks she’s perfectly fine where she is, especially since she loved nature, so Anifer thinks they can bury her close to a tree but closer to them. Mauricio promises to think about it and Anifer cheers before telling Maria the good news. Mauricio doesn’t seem as happy about this.

Renee finds Fabian’s apartment building and knocks. After a second, Fabian opens the main door and laughs when he sees her. He tells her that he is not buying what she’s selling but Renee hopes Mauricio selling Logatoys to Falcon has nothing to do with her house. Fabian laughs because those things are not related, and Renee asks if he has done anything to remedy her house’s title situation. Fabian shakes his head but assures her that he doesn’t care about her house, for now. Renee thinks he should change the title to her name, if he’s not interested, but Fabian doesn’t care. He tries to close the door, but Renee warns him that she will start the trial to put the house’s title under her name. Fabian thinks she can do whatever she wants, as the house is legally his father’s and he’s the only heir, but Renee argues that she’s lived in it her whole life. Just then, Noel screams, demanding to know who is at the door. Renee asks Fabian about who he lives with, but Fabian thinks that’s none of her business. He suggests she go back to her house and Renee apologizes for prying though she doubts anyone can stand him. Fabian explains that he lives with an older man, who has no one else in the world, and Renee doubts he is so generous and good-hearted. Fabian tells her to mind her business again and tries to slam the door again, but Renee is adamant that she will fight for her house because…she stops herself before Fabian demands to know what she knows. Renee finally reveals that they may be siblings, as her mother likely had an affair with his father, but Fabian thinks she’s making it up to gain his sympathy and win back her house. Renee assures him that the last person, who’s sibling she would like to be, is his.

After running some tests, the doctor sits down Tono and Veronica and explains that Ernesto may have attention deficit, but they need more specific tests as there are 6 types and every type requires a different treatment. He assumes he may have attention deficit without hyperactivity. Tono wonders what the treatment will consist of and the doctor tells him they will start with Omega-3 and then probably use medicine to see how he responds. Veronica hopes it’s not a big pill and the doctor assures them that he won’t be the first or last kid to take medicine. Veronica and Tono are doubtful though.

In her suite, Kika lays with Jorge, fully clothed this time, and admits that she will miss Jorge, a lot, but she always spends the holidays with her family. Jorge thinks it must be horrible to spend the holidays without her family but Kika suggests they pass the time while they wait for Jesus to bring them gifts. Jorge asks her not to commit blasphemy, as he is already sinning with her, but he can’t resist her Venezuelan kisses. His phone rings then, interrupting them, and Jorge catches his bearings before answering. It’s Mauricio, who has a “death situation” on his hands, namely, he wants to exhume a body and take it to the city.

Tono and Veronica arrive home and look at Ernesto, who is distracted playing with something. Tono sits down with him and is happy to hear he likes his doctor because he will treat him though he doesn’t have anything out of the norm. Veronica reiterates that a lot of kids have what he is, but Ernesto is focused on making a bike. Tono wonders if he heard what they said but Ernesto shows him his bike. Veronica then asks him to bring her his books, so they can look over his homework and Ernesto obliges. Once alone with Veronica, Tono admits that he would rather see Ernesto distracted than doped up. Veronica shakes her head and walks away as Tono wonders what he said and goes after her.

Jorge tries to explain the laws to Mauricio, under normal circumstances, for exhumation but Mauricio reminds him that San Crispin is different from normal places. Jorge promises to find out more info for Mauricio and hangs up. He goes to sit by Kika, who wonders what happened, and Jorge explains that Mauricio was too vague and then remembers her history with Mauricio and admits that he feels uncomfortable because she had a relationship with his boss. Kika could care less though and assures Jorge that “the past is the past,” which Jorge takes as a good sign but thinks they should keep their relationship a secret. Kika agrees, as they are mismatched, but Jorge now looks worried. Kika thinks they should worry about all that later, and say goodbye properly, before kissing him.

Jorge and Veronica sit down with Ernesto and try to understand why he drew mountains for his summer vacation project when they went to Orlando. Ernesto is confused so they ask him why he hasn’t finished his homework lately or why he hasn’t followed the instructions. Ernesto asks for forgiveness and his parents forgive him as Ernesto asks if he can go play. Tono sends him off and then he and Veronica concur that Ernesto does nothing they ask of him, and barely finishes what he starts. Tono thinks it’s because they are separated but Veronica tells him not to be silly, Ernesto is the way he is. Veronica thinks they should adhere to the doctor’s orders and give him medicine but Tono is firmly against it. Veronica demands he think things over, as they can regret their decision if they don’t make the right one soon.

That night, Anifer hugs Renee fiercely and Mauricio tells her that she was greatly missed, from here to the moon and back. Mauricio nods and they go sit down and to discuss how their day went and that Anifer learned about urns and niches. Anifer also learned how Aurora died and Renee is shocked to learn what happened though Mauricio admits that it’s not something he usually wants to talk about. After a moment, Mauricio suggests Anifer go shower and she obliges. Once alone with Mauricio, Renee asks him what his wrong and Mauricio admits that, seeing Anifer laying on Maria’s tomb, was hard but everything went as smooth as can be. Renee nods and then reveals that she will start the proceedings to get her house back, but she needs to prove she still lives there. Mauricio thinks she will have no trouble but wants to catch up before talking shop. Renee gives him a kiss and she admits that she wants to enjoy what they have, together with Anifer, and Mauricio tells her that she is the woman of his life. Renee smiles and tells him she can’t hear him, so he screams, loud enough for that whole cul-de-sac to hear, that she is the woman of his live of dreams.

Ten days later…

Flor and Pablo set the table for dinner when Neron comes with Milady and asks if she shouldn’t be talking soon. Flor thinks she should go and get his test results but Neron promises to get them in the new year, since it’s so close. Neron then asks Pablo to set an extra spot on the table for their honored guest, Roberto Robledo, and Pablo obliges before going to throw out the trash. Once alone with Neron, Flor thinks it’s funny that he’s so close to Roberto, so soon, enough to put him in his will. Neron thinks she will love him, when she meets him, as he’s great and Flor wonders if he’s trying to sell him. Neron laughs this off and then smells Milady and tells Flor that she needs changing. Flor nods and goes off to change her.

As Pablo throws away the trash, he runs into Lili, who evades him without a single word, and goes inside her house as Baldo watches nearby, with a smile on his face. Pablo looks at them for a moment and goes about his business.

In San Crispin, Mauricio supervises as Maria’s body is dug up, but the grave diggers are surprised to find merely bones in the casket. Mauricio is surprised as well, as Maria died only a year ago, and the grave diggers conclude that the remains in the casket are someone else’s. Mauricio argues that Maria’s name is on the tombstone but then notices that the name tag has shifted and pulls off the fake tombstone with Maria’s name on it. He is shocked to learn that the tomb they just dug up is not Maria’s grave.

At Mauricio’s, Anifer offers Jorge a piece of the pie she and Renee made but Jorge says thanks but no thanks. He then gives Renee all the documentation to prove that Anifer is legally Mauricio’s daughter and Renee smiles because it will be the best Christmas gift ever. She promises to give him the documentation when Mauricio comes back and Jorge leaves after a stern goodbye. Renee then sits with Anifer and hope Mauricio comes back soon so they can be with him.

The grave digger wonders if they sold Mauricio a cock and bull story or, at the very least, an old casket, but Mauricio remembers that Fabian took care of the whole burial and wonders how he could be so stupid.

That night, Mauricio calls Renee to tell her that he is in Mexico City and on his way but only went to pick up the gifts. He promises to be home soon and hangs up as he arrives at Fabian’s house and starts banging on the door. Fabian doesn’t come to the door, so he calls Fabian to leave him a very threatening message: “I won’t leave you alone until you tell me if Maria is alive or not.”

Sometime later, Fabian is happy to see Mauricio left and walks Noel over to the dinner table, so they can have Christmas dinner together. Noel is shocked, but Fabian reminds him that he loved Christmas before and was just like Santa Claus. Noel demands he stop talking about the past and not serve him turkey either because it causes him indigestion.

At Jorge’s, everyone pitches in and helps set the table as Valentina declares that it should be Christmas more often. Jorge asks her to not pick a fight right now because it’s time to celebrate as a family. Lili and Baldo admit that they miss their mother and their Christmas dinner and will never get used to the way things are. Jorge assures them that Yuriria would want them to be happy and celebrate together as would Dulce, so they should smile and eat because then they will open presents. As they begin to eat, Samuel and Valentina get notifications and Jorge chides them for looking at them while they eat. He then receives notification himself (“from his brothers”) and suggests they all take out their phones and look at their notifications as he goes outside to answer his. Once Jorge’s left, Baldo thinks he’s acting strange, as he never talks to his brothers that much, but the rest of the kids shrug.

Outside, Jorge video chats with Kika, who called to wish him a happy Christmas and hopes all his wishes come true. She hopes that his wishes are sinful because then they’re even better and smiles. Jorge stumbles around for words and then wishes Kika a Christmas Eve though Kika will only be happy until they are under the covers and blows him a kiss before hanging up. Mauricio arrives then, and Jorge tells him that he left the documentation about Anifer with Renee. Mauricio thanks him and wishes him a happy Christmas before walking away but Jorge stops him because he too suffered the lost of a loved one and hopes he’s okay and Mauricio thanks him, calls him by the wrong name, and Jorge corrects him before walking away. Mauricio then goes home, dons on his Santa Claus hat, and puts on the biggest smile his can muster before announcing that “Santa is there!” Anifer runs out of the kitchen and hugs him but Renee knows something is up and wonders what is happening with him. Mauricio tells her nothing, he took care of everything he had to in Monterrey and has the best news: Anifer is now a Lopez Garza Cruz! They all cheer among the many Christmas decorations, a big contrast to the inner turmoil Mauricio feels inside…

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