Caray, Caray!

Or Kiss Like No One (Except Your Daughter) Is Watching

Ariel shows Renee and Mauricio the documents the private investigator gave him confirming that Noel was never in the rehabilitation clinic. Mauricio thinks Ariel’s story doesn’t make any sense, but Ariel explains that Noel could’ve been hiding out. Mauricio nods but Renee reminds them about the woman who called and told her Noel was at the bus station and left. Ariel doesn’t think so and promises to find Noel; Renee gives him a big hug as Mauricio watches.

Dulce can’t believe Jorge doesn’t believe her when she said her savings come from years of hard work. She tells him that she could’ve left with all her money elsewhere, but she chose them over everything. Jorge nods but asks that she left the twins to him and she can take care of everything else while they get on their feet. Dulce smiles and caresses his hand, reminding him that the best part of a fight is the reconciliation, but Jorge rejects her advances.

Outside of the kitchen, on the stairs, Valentina and Samuel overhear their parents fighting, again. Valentina wonders if this is why Samuel wanted their parents back together, so he could hear them fight all the time. Samuel shakes his head, but she tells him to get used to it and leaves with Samuel in tow.

Renee looks over the documents Ariel gave her and thanks him for his help, though she doesn’t want him to waste money on her. Ariel explains that the PI owed his father a favor and Renee nods. Ariel then asks Mauricio why he is trying to make him look bad, when no one asked him to put in his and Renee’s business, but Mauricio explains that he wants to take care of Renee because she’s his--. He stops short, but Renee wants to know what he meant, as does Ariel. Mauricio apologizes for his mistake, but Ariel laughs at him, because he won, and Mauricio lost. Mauricio gets into it with Ariel again and Renee stops them both, sick of their machismo, when Anifer comes and announces she finished her homework. She then greets Renee and smiles.

Outside of Tono’s, Esperanza walks out with her suitcase as Tono begs her to stay, for him and the kids. Esperanza doesn’t want to think about any of them until she’s all settled in her new place but Tono begs her to reconsider. Veronica follows them out and tells Tono to stop haggling his mother and they get into it. Across the street, Ernesto tells Tania to kick the ball they are playing with and Tania kicks it right into Esperanza’s head. Esperanza goes down as everyone tries to see if she’s okay.

Ciceron watches TV with his kids when Neron comes and turns it off before asking if they can talk about what really happened to his house and business. Ciceron gives the same spiel but Neron is tired of the same story so Ciceron begins to scream that Neron wants them all out and the kids can’t believe their grandpa would kick them out. Flor listens to the whole conversation but walks away, frustrated.

Rodrigo and Rafael visit Manola in the orphanage and she smiles when she sees them. They smile as well and propose they talk more and get to know each other. Manola assumes one of them wants to adopt her but they explain that they both do and Manola cheers because she will have two dads instead of one. She hugs them as the administrator of the orphanage watches.

Esperanza, now aware, tells Tania not to worry, because she’s okay, though her kick was strong. Esperanza then tries to leave but Tono holds her back and warns her that she isn’t leaving until they check her out. Renee agrees but Esperanza wants to leave because she feels uncomfortable, especially with Tono, who didn’t protect her. Everyone urges her to stay and Tono and his family take her back to their house, so she can rest. Once alone with Renee and Mauricio, Ariel bids them goodbye because he has to meet up with the PI. He tries to kiss Renee goodbye, but Mauricio holds him back though he still is able to give her a hug.

Across the street, Anifer sees Mauricio looking at Renee and Ariel. She wonders why he looks so angry and Tania and Ernesto assume it’s because they are fighting over Renee, who Mauricio likes. Anifer explains that Mauricio is already with her mother and you can’t have two girlfriends. Tania and Ernesto agree.

Flor sits down with Neron and tells him to open his eyes because Ciceron is lying to him. Neron can’t bring himself to put his family on the street but Flor tells him to reconsider because something about Ciceron doesn’t seem right. Ciceron overhears her and screams that she’s the one who is poisoning his father against him, but Flor shakes her head and reminds him that she lives and owns the house he is a guest in. They begin to argue over who owns the house and Neron doesn’t defend either of them, so Flor storms off as Socorro looks on.

That night, the kids apologize to Esperanza again, but she kisses them and asks them not to worry. They give her big hugs as Tono comes with the bread and water and gives her some. He insists that she stay for a bit, as does Veronica, but Esperanza insists that she’s okay. Tono asks that they at least go to the hospital, but Esperanza shakes her head. She finally agrees to stay the night, after the kids insist, but threatens to leave tomorrow, if she feels better. Tono whispers to Tania to hit Esperanza again tomorrow and they laugh.

Lili runs down the stairs to go to the bathroom and runs into Dulce. They fight over it but Lili wins as Valentina arrives and Dulce informs her that there is a line. Dulce curses the fact that the twins are always there and there is only one bathroom, but Valentina reminds her to get used to it though Dulce doesn’t think she will have to, for now. Samuel then comes, and Dulce offers to give him her spot, if he really has to go, but Samuel shakes his head. As Valentina rolls her eyes, Samuel asks his mother how things are going with Jorge and Dulce smiles before announcing that there may be a surprise in store for all of them soon. Dulce then bangs on the door and asks Valentina to hurry up.

Jorge is in bed, looking at videos on his phone, when he finds Kika’s goodbye video. He begins to cry as he listens to her words.

In bed, Veronica asks Tono to please leave his mother be but Tono can’t believe she wants to be alone in a retirement home. Veronica reminds him that she wants to live elsewhere, as it’s her decision, but Tono insists that she’s leaving over his dead body. Veronica puts it another way: Esperanza had to take care of his father first, then her children, and she now wants to do something else and she deserves the freedom to do it. Tono wonders what they will do about the kids though, especially now that the cooperative company is working, and Veronica is happy that they may be working together soon and for themselves.

At Mauricio’s, Anifer tells Maria what happened with Esperanza as Mauricio walks out with the garbage. Anifer then tells Maria about her seeing Mauricio with Renee and Ariel and Maria nods.

Outside, Mauricio runs into Renee, who is also throwing away her garbage and they catch up about her upcoming trip to Maryland and her toy design. Renee admits that there is still a lot to resolve but Mauricio thinks that she will be fine, especially now that she has Ariel. She nods, and he offers her a sit at the gazebo before apologizing for his behavior with Ariel. Renee is shocked to hear him be so supportive, but Mauricio can only sing his praises for Renee, despite his initial reservations. He admits that he must accept that Ariel is the perfect man for Renee, but she asks if he thinks that’s true. Mauricio nods and thinks it’s great he will be with her in Maryland, and a life to share moving forward. Renee agrees, because Ariel is the perfect man in the world. Mauricio can’t hide the hurt in his eyes.

Fabian talks to his lawyer at home, who tells him everything is going according to plan. Fabian asks to see the plans for the manufacturing of Mauricio’s toys.

Maria cleans up the table and Anifer asks if she and Mauricio are doing well or if they want to go out on a romantic walk together. She agrees to stay and take care of herself but notices that Mauricio left a garbage bag and goes out to take it to him.

Outside, Renee and Mauricio throw away their bags and Mauricio admits that, while he would like to say bad things about Ariel, he can’t. Renee nods and agrees that he’s perfect but admits that the heart doesn’t chose someone who is perfect, it choses someone who is imperfectly perfect. She smiles, and Mauricio confesses that he is the most imperfectly perfect. Renee admits that she wanted to confess, since the other day, that she can’t stop thinking about him, and Mauricio asks her to try things with him again. They kiss just as Anifer walks out of the house and sees them. She walks away after a moment and they stop kissing. Mauricio admits that he’s missed her and Renee sighs before admitting that she can’t forget him, but she can’t help but wonder if their long-distance relationship will survive.

Anifer walks into her house and Maria asks her about Mauricio. Anifer tells her that he’s outside, but doesn’t say that he’s with Renee, and goes to her room without another word.

In the gazebo, Mauricio admits that Ariel would be perfect for her, and he would understand if she chose him, but Renee can’t help but love Mauricio. Renee wonders if Anifer knows that he and Maria broke up and Mauricio confesses that she doesn’t and Renee wonders how she will take it. Mauricio thinks Maria will be okay, as will Anifer, but asks her to let him hug her for the time being. Renee nods and he hugs her tight.

Sometime later, Mauricio goes to Anifer’s room to ask if she wants a bedtime story, but she tells him that she only wants to sleep. He nods, surprised, but gives her a goodnight kiss and closes the door. He goes to the kitchen and asks Maria about Anifer, who seems to be in a bad mood, but Maria hasn’t noticed. She has noticed that he seems nervous, but Mauricio explains that it’s about the launch of the new toy line before apologizing to her for not making their relationship clear from the beginning, especially because he hurt her. Maria thinks they should talk about it, later, when the wounds have healed, but, either way, they will always be in each other’s lives. Mauricio smiles and nods.

At home, Renee looks at a picture of her mother and wonders what she should do. A relationship with Mauricio would be hard but Ariel is also a catch and maybe she should give him a chance. She wonders what the right choice is.

The next day, Maria runs to Anifer and gives her the kiss Mauricio left her for since he had to go to work early. She notices the girl’s face as Anifer asks about her feelings for Fabian. Maria explains that Fabian is her biological father and she will always feel something for him. She then asks Anifer to hurry up because they have to get to school.

At Logatoys, everyone meets up in front of Gladys desk for the toy launch. Gladys reminds Mauricio that she wants a job at his new company, but Mauricio looks dejected because he has a bad feeling. Everyone tells him not to worry about it but Neron proposes that they cheer for the launch. Mauricio tells them that they are like the musketeers, but no one knows them, and they walk away to go to the assembly line. Renee then arrives, to wish Mauricio luck, and Gladys can’t help but go into a spiel about how love is weird, one day you’re up, another day you’re down. Mauricio and Renee roll their eyes at her madness.

Veronica cleans down her kitchen and tells Esperanza that it’s been while since she’s cleaned the kitchen and she forgot about all the pain the body goes through. Esperanza nods and then asks if she’s found a job, but Veronica shakes her head. She hopes the cooperative company works, because things are getting tight, but she wants to do something else besides that or cleaning her house. Esperanza agrees, and tells her she was meant for more, and Veronica nods as they both agree that Tono is frustrating at the same time as charming. Veronica then confesses that she will miss Esperanza and they both hug.

At school, Anifer asks Ernesto if both his parents got fired at the same time and he nods and explains that they are better than ever, now that they are back together. Anifer notes that her father doesn’t love her mother anymore, especially because she saw him kiss Renee, and thinks he is not a good person. Ernesto asks her not to worry, as she has two dads, and Maria may go back to Fabian, if anything. Anifer doesn’t think it’s that easy but it can happen.

Renee congratulates Mauricio on his toy launch and Mauricio smiles before telling her that he loves with they talk, like professionals, but all they want to do is kiss. Renee thinks they have to make a decision, soon, but Mauricio reminds her that she has to tell Ariel the truth, because he’s free. Renee wonders what she will do with everything they have pending but they can’t talk any more as Maria arrives and Renee bids them goodbye. Maria then wonders why Mauricio didn’t tell her that he and Renee were back together. With an attentive audience in Gladys, Mauricio wonders what to say.

Fabian goes to see Anifer at school but runs into her teacher, who confesses that she can’t trust him after all he did. Fabian thinks that he paid for his error, gravely, and then apologizes for all he did when she was trying to help him. The teacher accepts his apology and confesses that Mauricio and Maria told her who he was. Fabian nods and asks her for permission to see his daughter, but the teacher is doubtful. He asks her to call Mauricio and Maria to get their permission, as Anifer’s company helps him get better, and the teacher obliges.

Mauricio tells Maria everything that happened with Renee and she nods before admitting that she never loved him either, but she loved what he meant for her and Anifer, as a stable father. Mauricio smiles, happy that it’s all out in the open, when Maria gets a call from Anifer’s teacher. She asks if Anifer’s okay and is shocked by what she hears...

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