Caray, Caray!

Or How To Lie, Lie, Lie like the Rest of Them

At Logatoys, Fabian has another meeting with his cohorts but finds that the second round of focus groups were as terrible as the first. Fabian demands Falcon bring a new batch of kids to Logatoys, so they can try out his “near perfect” robot and he’d better hope the tests come out positive this time.

Renee talks with Rafael at home. She understands that he wants to adopt but she also understands that Rodrigo would have a hard time coming out of the closet at work. Rafael is starting to doubt Rodrigo was the ideal man if that’s the case and Renee assumes they are fighting because Rodrigo slept on the couch. Renee tells them that not everything is the end of the world and they should work out it. Rafael agrees and Renee smiles before leaving to figure out what she can do to save Noel. Rafael asks her to be careful and she goes as Rodrigo comes into the living room and, very dejected, asks Rafael to help him evaluate their relationship because they must decide if they want to be together. Rafael doesn’t answer him, and Rodrigo walks away.

At Logatoys, Falcon and Fabian look on as a new batch of kids play with the robot. They seem to be having fun but, as soon as they begin to rough up the robot, Fabian goes crazy and tries to take it away from the kids. Falcon drags him out of the room and reminds him that they need to let the kids play or they will never know how to fix the toys. Fabian can’t believe those “monsters” will help them and suggests they find someone thoughtful and kind, that will give them real answers. Falcon suggests Noel, since he began the design, but Fabian has someone else in mind and smiles.

Rafael chases Rodrigo outside and chides him for always being the best police officer ever but not defending his family or their relationship. Rodrigo doesn’t want to talk about it now and drives off as Rafael screams after him. Rafael then notices Jorge observing their fight and wonders if he enjoyed the show. Jorge shakes his head as Rafael tells him that he won’t have to see the “gays” anymore pretty soon and that homophobia always win. He then walks away but Jorge does not look happy, in fact, he probably looks disappointed that another relationship may be imploding in the cul-de-sac.

At school, Valentina waits for “Danny” to facetime with her but he blows her off again. “Danny” apologizes but explains that his family is very nosy and doesn’t want to ruin what they have with their gossip. Valentina prefers they stop talking then, as he doesn’t seem interested, but “Danny” suggests they meet in person, so she knows he’s serious. Valentina smiles and considers this.

Jorge is at home when he receives a call from Dulce, all clad in a head scarf, begging Jorge for his help because it is a matter of life and death. Jorge is floored.

Fabian meets with the principal at Anifer’s school and discusses the possibility of having some of the kids at her school trying out his toys. He would donate them, and the kids would let them know what he can do to improve the design. The principal is more than willing to accept, though she would discuss it with her team first, and Fabian nods. He does let her know that, despite his toys being geared to both sexes, the opinion of a girl, of about 7 to 9 years and very intelligent, would be exactly what he’s looking for. He asks if she has someone in mind and the principal thinks this over.

In the school auditorium, Mauricio sits down with the kids to go over the play, but they don’t seem excited at all. Anifer raises her hand and asks her father to let them talk because, despite the fact that they’re kids, they have very valuable opinions. Mauricio slightly nods.

Jorge demands to know what she wants, especially after she left him with their kids and never looked back, but she begs him to please loan her some money, so she could escape the country with Isauro. Jorge can’t believe she’s asking for money to evade justice, but Dulce explains that the Isauro’s accounts are all frozen and the bail she set for him can expire at any moment. She reiterates that she must leave the US at once, but Jorge doesn’t want to hear another word about it. She warns him that their children will never forgive him if he lets the mother of his children die and hangs up as Lili walks in. She asks if he’s mad, but Jorge shakes his head and she continues slicing vegetables.

Fabian tells the principal about his Logatoys company and the principal wonders if it’s not the same one Mauricio Lopez Garza owned. Fabian makes it clear that he is now the owner because Mauricio mismanaged the company and the principal nods. Fabian hopes that this information doesn’t change her view on his toys, but the principal shakes her head and suggests they do the tests at the school. Fabian is more than happy to accept, and the principal suggests they use the play Mauricio is directing right now as a way to test the toys. Fabian smiles wide and laughs because they are connected.

Mauricio turns on the camera in his iPad and films Ernesto’s testimonial about how much he loves soccer and how everyone in his house loves it accept for his mother. Mauricio suggests they play recorded videos of all the kids during the play and the kids cheer. He then asks the kids to get ready to film their testimonial and asks Ernesto to get everyone ready. He obliges as Mauricio readies the camera again.

Renee goes to Logatoys and catches up with Gladys, who confesses that Fabian is the worse boss she’s had, despite the fact that Mauricio wasn’t any better but a lot nicer. Renee nods and smiles but Gladys is not convinced that she came just to catch up with her. Renee reiterates that she did but asks if Fabian has any other address on file since they last spoke. Gladys looks at her sideways but then smiles slightly.

Dulce arrives at her hideout with Isauro and tells him that she’s been looking for options, so they can leave Mexico while he sits at the computer all day. Isauro tells her that he is looking for options, but Dulce is doubtful.

Jorge sits with Lili and asks if she has anymore news about Pablo. Lili explains that he hasn’t called her or told her anything new and Jorge puts his hand on hers and tells her that he laments all Pablo’s going through. Lili is still sure that Pablo will find her father, but Jorge reminds her that, sometimes, what you plan and what happens aren’t the same thing. Jorge then assures her that things still may work out and Lili wonders about how big Pablo’s love for his father is, enough for him to cross the border in search of him. Jorge nods and Lili goes to finish her novela.

At the US restaurant, Pablo talks with his coworker, Juancho, and asks him about his father. Juancho tells him that he was very quiet but worked a lot to send his family money though he suspected that was in very weird things. Pablo hopes to find him soon, so he can explain, and Juancho is sure he will but not sure when that will be. After a moment, he urges Pablo to get back to work.

Renee fills Gladys in on her house debacle but Gladys doesn’t know how anything at Logatoys would help her. Renee assures her that any little bit helps, despite how little she thinks it will, but Gladys doubts it. Renee urges to help her because she needs her and her fighting spirit. Gladys smiles and considers this as Kika walks in, disgusted to see Renee. Renee hates to see Kika too and the two square off as Gladys watches.

Anifer records her video for Mauricio as well and tells everyone that she wants to be a princess because they are pretty and wear a crown. She then tries to tell everyone about corporate hamburgers and Mauricio stops her. The kids want to know more but Mauricio insists that Anifer has just been influenced by her mother’s weird ideas. After a second, he asks the kids about other things they like but their conversation is cut short by the recess bell. Mauricio admits that he almost had a good time with them today and they have a lot of interesting things to say, like their teacher told him. The kids all give him a 10-person bear hug as Mauricio smiles.

Kika explains that she has nothing to talk to Renee about and Renee insists that she and Fabian are two poisonous creatures that are perfect for each other. Kika reminds her that business is business, but Renee reminds Kika that she loves to do business in bed a little too much. Kika doesn’t can’t care about what a maid tells her, but Renee thinks that she only uses money to buy people who can be bought. Kika thinks Renee doesn’t know about money because she barely has two dimes to rub together and then demands someone attend to her. Gladys tells her that no one is in to help her but then tells Renee that she will help her soon enough. Kika wants to know what she’s going to help Renee with, but Renee demands she mind her business and leave the same way she slithered inside. Gladys declares that, after 10 rounds, Renee is the winner 7 to 3. Kika looks at Gladys, willing her eyes to melt the poor secretary’s face off.

In the office, Veronica sits with Tono and begins to kiss him, because he looks sad, but Tono reminds her that he loves her in red and begins to kiss her deeply. Veronica stops him and reminds him that they are at work but Tono wants to have her right now. They continue to kiss and Tono asks if she would want another baby. Veronica understands that he’s sad but can’t believe he wants to have another kid. Tono reminds him that their children will grow up and leave, like he did, and he would like to have another baby, just in case. Veronica reminds him that he’s a great father and his own father was just from another generation. Tono smiles and asks her to show him how much she appreciates him. Veronica smiles too and obliges.

Mauricio meets with the principal in her office and tells her about how great it went with the kids today. He then confesses that he is creating a new toy company and wanted to know if he can test some of their products on the kids at school. She thinks it’s a great coincidence because she spoke with Fabian today as well and he offered his new toys to the kids too. Mauricio is shocked for sure.

After some more make out sessions, Veronica tells Tono that, on a scale from 1 to 10 in lovemaking he’s 14, as Adelina knocks and comes in and almost catches them. Tono and Veronica try their best to act nonchalant and Tono announces that he’s leaving to pick up his kids. Once alone with Veronica, Adelina tells her that Tono is the best father and Veronica agrees.

Mauricio tells the principal, with a very angry voice, that he has no problems with Fabian and has no issue with Fabian coming to his daughter’s school to try out his toys. He declares that “may the best toy company win!” and storms out without another word.

Renee meets with Ariel in a café to discuss to her case. Ariel thinks they should take things slow, because it could be worse to attack Fabian head on, but Renee is unsure. She can’t understand how her, and Fabian could be so different though, despite being siblings and then asks Ariel for another favor, despite the fact that she’s already asked him for a lot. He tells her to go right ahead and Renee asks for his help to find Noel Carvajal, but she doesn’t have a lot of information. Ariel tells her that he doesn’t need any more details, just knowing that it’s important to her is enough, and promises to help.

Mauricio meets with the other fathers and serves coffee while telling him what happened with Fabian. Jorge interrupts because he has news: a Chinese company is interested in their design. Mauricio begins to cheer and wonders if it’s the singing chicken, but Jorge reveals that the company is only interested in buying the father/daughter toy. Mauricio shakes his head and tells him no because that is the first toy that Anifer designed and it is their legacy. Jorge shrugs because they are at an impasse then.

In her suite, Kika worries that Renee will tell Jorge that she saw her at Logatoys but Charytin reminds her that Renee doesn’t know about her relationship with Jorge. Kika nods but worries that, when Jorge declares his love for her to the world, Renee will tell him something then. Charytin nods then and suggests Kika pray to all the saints, a lot, and tell Jorge to be quiet about their relationship or Renee risks blowing the gasket on the whole thing. Kika considers this.

Jorge tells Mauricio that selling the toy design will mean more capital for their business, so Mauricio asks Neron and Tono what they think. Tono thinks they need money, because they can’t live off plans their whole life, and Jorge reminds them that this is their only option as no other company is interested in any of their other designs. Neron agrees with Tono and Jorge but Mauricio asks them to wait until they launch their new design and see how it goes with the focus groups. Jorge reveals that the Chinese company only gave him 36 hours to decide though and Mauricio is shocked.

Adelina works on a resume for Veronica and she thanks her because she doesn’t have Tono in the afternoon. She almost slips by calling Tono’s kids hers but catches herself and thanks Adelina for her help but tells her she can do it by herself. Adelina nods and then asks if she heard about the new department that’s opening up in their company, at the same level as hers, and Veronica tells her she heard about it in passing. Adelina thinks it would be a great opportunity for Tono and Veronica couldn’t agree more as she thinks about the possibilities of having him close and yet very far away. She smiles to herself.

Everyone except Mauricio agrees to sell the father/daughter toy design to the company so Mauricio finally agrees too but only for three years because he wants their product back. Jorge promises to take care of everything as Maria comes in and asks to talk to Mauricio since it seems their meeting is over. Mauricio nods and Maria goes to Tono to give her condolences for his loss. He thanks her and then promises to look into a job for her at his company though Maria doesn’t think she will need it because she doesn’t know if she will stay in Mexico.

Sometime later, Mauricio hands Maria a coffee and tells her that a job at Tono’s company would be a good stop gap for the moment, even if it isn’t her thing. Maria nods but doubts the job will come through. Mauricio reminds her that she also has a job in his company but Maria wonders when that will happen as his company hasn’t launched and she hasn’t been invited to their meetings. She reminds him that they promised to keep Anifer in the dark about their breakup and Mauricio nods but asks her to consider his suggestion to accept work at Tono’s company, should it come up. Either way, Maria is disappointed that everyone is helping her because of Mauricio and not because of her but they can’t talk anymore as Anifer comes and asks for help with her homework. They oblige and do it all together.

That night, Veronica arrives home and find Tono serving their kids dinner. She gives Tono a kiss and then they both sit down to tell their children the news about their grandfather in the least traumatizing way possible. The kids have some questions about what happened but then Ernesto notes that his grandmother must feel horrible because she’s all alone now. Tono looks at his child and wonders what they would say about him, if he died tomorrow.

Jorge goes to visit Kika in her suite, but she doesn’t want to talk, only kiss. He obliges and then tells her that he hasn’t had time to tell anyone about their relationship but will soon. Kika doesn’t care now and thinks they have enough time to discuss that later and tell everyone. She does wonder if Mauricio said anything about it to Jorge, but Jorge explains that Mauricio has been very quiet on the issue. Kika is happy to hear it and then asks if Mauricio is still with Renee. Jorge wonders why she cares and Kika explains that she loves gossip, but Jorge doesn’t and reminds her that he promises her father to make their relationship public. In fact, he doesn’t understand why she doesn’t care now after she kept insisting they tell everyone. Kika thinks they should let the situation flow organically and suggests they go dine in a nice restaurant as a dry run. Jorge agrees it’s a great idea but then reveals that he has some news: he spoke with Dulce again. Kika is floored.

Valentina texts “Danny” and suggests they meet close to her house or school, because she can’t go far, but “Danny” suggests they go a little bit further, to a more romantic place. Valentina thinks his suggestions are too far and “Danny” suggests they met in a café close to her school later in the week. Valentina agrees, and they say good night.

Isauro looks at his texts with Valentina, frustrated by the whole situation, as Dulce comes out of the bathroom and complains about the conditions they live in. She can’t believe the irony of the situation: she left her family to be free and enjoy live but she’s hiding out like a rat. Isauro demands she be quiet because he’s working on a solution and leaves.

Jorge fills Kika in on what happened with Dulce and wonders how she could be so cruel because she didn’t even ask about her kids, just asked for money. Kika wonders if he feels anything for Dulce but Jorge shakes his head and admits that he just hates how many lies she told. Kika cringes as he goes on about how much he hates lies.

In bed, Tono asks Veronica how best to handle the situation with Esperanza, who’s all alone. Veronica thinks the best way to handle it is to remodel their current house with their bonus or buy a new house. Tono asks her to calm down and wonders if she would be okay with Esperanza living with them full time. Veronica reiterates that she loves her company, but they would have less privacy. Tono is okay with that and thinks their lovemaking at the office is better, because it’s exciting, though they agree their bed is the best place. After a couple of kisses, they find that Fidelito has cradled into their bed and welcome him into their bed. After a moment, Ernesto arrives, and they welcome him too before declaring their love for each other.

The next day, Renee talks with Rafael about Rodrigo, who arrived left last night and left early that morning. Rafael doesn’t know what to do, as Rodrigo is definitely avoiding him, but Renee thinks they must work through this crisis and come out stronger on the other side. Rafael can’t believe they are already fighting, without adding a kid to the mix, but Renee asks him to be patient. Rafael nods and then Renee takes her leave because she’s going to look for Noel. They say their goodbyes and she goes as Rafael sighs deeply.

Outside, Renee runs into Mauricio and Anifer and Anifer invites her to her play on Friday. Renee promises to go and gives her a kiss goodbye before walking to Ariel, who’s waiting by his car. Anifer screams that she can invite her boyfriend and Renee mumbles something as Mauricio reminds Anifer that they can’t be late. Renee hugs Ariel hello and he gives Anifer a high five. As Anifer walks away with Mauricio, she confesses that she loves Ariel because he’s very nice and good-looking. Mauricio mumbles something, grouchy.

Isauro calls someone and apologizes for not calling them yesterday but Dulce was being extra whiny, and she can’t suspect the truth at all. He then tells his partner that he will soon have Valentina in his grasp, so they can do whatever they want with her, and reminds them that he needs help getting out of Mexico.

In the gazebo, Mauricio tells Tono that Maria is thinking of leaving but they can’t allow that because she will take Anifer. Tono promises to try as hard as he can to get Maria some job and Mauricio thanks him because he can’t lose Anifer. Tono nods and then asks if Maria will continue living in his house because she will eventually want to move out and there is always the possibility that she will want to move out. Mauricio nods, slowly, considering what it would mean to be so far apart from Anifer…

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