Caray, Caray!

• Carlos took his leave of Alejandra and Victoria. After he was out the door Victoria siad she didn't want to be a gossip but she had heard that all was well between her and Carlos and this was why she and Ricardo were so distant. Alejandra corrected that, saying that all was not well and that for the moment she wanted nothing to do with men.
  
• Benjamín told Leticia she was insane for not caring about whether their affair became public. She told him she wasn't crazy because she had nothing to lose. He argued, with many accusing gestures, that she had agreed to his terms from the outset. However, she said this was predicated on him eventually leaving his wife. He sputtered some nonsense and walked out.
  
  She enjoyed his discomposure.
  
• Actually, considering that Benjamín often showed such contempt for his wife, she should remember this conversation.
  
• Alejandra told Victoria that both men had broken her heart and she knew she had to go on without them. She would cry no more for either of them.
  
• In Ricardo's presence, Alexa and Hugo signed the depositions in the police station. The next step was for her to see the doctor. She didn't want to. She cried. Ricardo told her that this would be very brief and it was necessary for justice to be done. She was afraid this would not work. Ricardo told her that he understood her feelings in view of what had happened to her and that there were too many people who were too afraid to do what she was now doing. But he kept on fighting for justice anyway. When there is a just sentence, it was all worth it. The detective came back into the room with the doctor, who escorted Alexa to the examining room. Hugo thanked Ricardo, who told him that he didn't need to. He thought twice about such situations every time he encountered them because he had a daughter, too.
  
• Juan went to Tatiana's building and rang her bell. There was no answer so he decided to wait on the doorstep, wondering when – and if – she would show up.
  
• Ricardo and Hugo continued to talk. Hugo knew that his daughter's life would not be the same after this, nor would his or his family's. Ricardo knew he was right but told him that his help was the most important thing in her life right then. Hugo wasn't sure he could find the strength for this. That his brother could raise his son to become the worst of human beings defied his understanding. He never wanted to see him again.
  
  At this inauspicious time Elena called Ricardo saying that the children missed him.
  
  He explained that he had a delicate case and while Elena at least had the grace to express horror at his description of it and that he had the power to get the criminals arrested. She reminded him again that the children missed him.
  
  She said he could call if he needed help before she ended the call, satisfied that she had taken another step in her nasty little master plan to lure him back into her web.
  
• Tatiana finally arrived at her building but ran when she saw Juan. She was obviosuly afraid to talk to him. She accused him of stalking. He told her he only wanted to talk to her and she told him to leave and not come back. He told her he was trying to find out who killed her friend. She was determined to believe that Carlos was the guilty man. She threatened to call the police if he didn't stop bothering her. She ran back toward her building's entrance but Juan caught up closely behind her.
  
• Olivia went into Victoria's office and told her what she had seen in Leticia's. Victoria was not surprised, saying she had always suspected something going on between Leticia and Benjamín. Olivia pointed out that Benjamín had always talked about his wife and his son and Victoria said that men like him were the worst kind. This was why she was determined never to fall in love. And now Alejandra had joined her ranks. Olivia couldn't quite believe it, but Victoria told her that Alejandra was a good woman and didn't deserve to suffer because of any man.
  
• Juan told Tatiana that if she wanted to call the police she was free to do so. He was not trying to convince her that Carlos didn't do the crime; he was only looking for the truth. She insisted that he had done it. He then asked why, therefore, has he gone free? Of course, her answer was that money had bought his freedom. Juan told her that he was interested in finding out who killed her friend. Carlos didn't have a motive, so who did? He wanted to help her. When he said that he knew her child was sick she attacked him like a wild animal, demanding to know who told him that. He did not reveal his source; he merely told her to calm down.
  
• Eleanor of Aquitaine would have been proud of Elena that day.
• Elena went on the offensive once again bringing the children to Ricardo's office. He found them there when he returned from the police station. This was Elena marking her territory more than it was bringing the children to see their father. She closed the office door and watched Ricardo's every expression as Federico took a group selfie of himself, Natalia, and their dad. Elena talked about how it was good for him to see the children in view of the case he was working on at the moment.
  
  When he thanked her for bringing them she wore a smile of such self-satisfaction that she was praising her own cleverness.
  
• Alejandra showed the revised settlement to Gustavo; he agreed with it. He was still in pain. Alejandra explained she had witnessed this with her parents so she understood. She saw that he was sad, possibly depressed.
• Juan explained that he was new at Vega & Associates and it was his duty to investigate everything. He had to talk to her to get to the truth and he was willing to help her.
  
• Out in the reception area Alejandra handed Isabel's divorce settlement papers to Carmen and requested two copies. When she turned around Ricardo appeared with his children and Elena, who was in her glory gloating at running into Alejandra under these circumstances. She had obviously planned this. Both children hugged Alejandra and were heading to the elevator when Ricardo called them back to greet Carmen, who was just as happy to see them. Elena rubbed it in by saying that she thought that because of this case. Alejandra said briefly that it was a case that was both ugly and complicated.
  
  “Some things never change,” Elena said. “The only thing Ricardo needs to feel better is to be with us.”
  “That is well,” said Alejandra, with a smile. “It is a big help.”
  “It's the least we can do. Ah, but you have Carlos. Really, it's good to have someone to share your life with.”
  “Of course. Well, I have to go. I have much work to do.”
  “It's always a pleasure to see you,” said Elena with a smirk.
  Alejandra turned around to say goodbye to the kids, who hugged her before joining their mother. Ricardo said he would see them down to the car.
  
• Juan finally got Tatiana to agree to talk. She told him that her son had been in the hospital for a week. He told her he would help; his friend's father was a doctor. He promised to help even if she didn't say a word about Patricia.
  
• Ricardo escorted Elena and the children to the parking lot. He kissed the children and they headed to the car Elena went through one of her gratitude speeches and offers to help. He thanked her, she kissed him, and went to her car. It looked as though he was weakening.
• Juan asked Tatiana again if she would help. She said no, that she could not help people who got Carlos Ibarra out of jail. Juan told her that if he did the crime they would prove it. He had not been declared innocent and they were interested in proof. If she didn't tell him anything he couldn't help. She thought about that for a moment then said he would need to help her first. He agreed and asked for her son's name and what hospital he was in. He took down the information and told her she didn't have to tell him anything if she didn't trust him but he swore he would do whatever it took.
  
• When Alejandra arrived at home that evening she was rather down in the mouth. She told her mother that she obviously had to have meant nothing to Ricardo because it appeared that he was very happy with his family and that he would shortly be getting back with Elena. All she could hope for was to live for her work. Paula had questioned this throughout.
  
• While Susanna prepared dinner Juan called Robert for help regarding Tatiana's son.
  
• Some parents certainly are excellent predictors of their children's ways.
  
• The following morning Roberto visited his father at the retirement home. He talked with an orderly who told him that the women complained about his father. He had been getting calls from the families of the other residents. Roberto said he would talk to his father. He was warned that if this was not effective his father would be expelled from the community.
  
• Leonardo went to the courthouse to discuss the case with Sonia. He needed to expedite the case because the rapists came from rich families who could either buy influence or help them escape. She told him he needed to report this to the police. She had already reviewed the case and knew the sick, twisted details. She agreed to help.
  
• Roberto found his father regaling a tale of a romantic trip to Paris which ended him with kissing his ladylove on the top of the Eiffel Tower. In his audience were four ladies – most likely widows – who all flirted with him and he flirted with them in return, kissing their hands. Roberto called his father, who then hugged him and presented him to the ladies. They all commented on how handsome Roberto was. He kissed their hands and told them they were lovely, showing that he was very much his father's son. He then asked them to excuse his father because he needed to speak privately with him. After the usual “Why haven't you come to see me”s and Roberto's “I've had a lot of work to do” he asked his father why he didn't move in with him.
  
• Had Roberto even considered the possibility that having his father live with him could seriously cramp his style?
• Sonia gave Leonardo some information she wouldn't have if the case hadn't been so important. The case will be heard by Judge Marrufo. Leonardo thanked her and she said he didn't have to; she was glad he took this case. She only asked one thing of him, which was to be very tough. “Violence against women has to stop now,” she said. He promised he would, shook her hand, and left.
  
• Judge Marrufo was the same one who had sentenced a young rape victim to six years for murder. Since he had been seen with Carlos Ibarra Leonardo will need to tread carefully.
  
• Dr. Morelli turned down his son's offer, saying he didn't want to be alone. He was happy where he was. Roberto got to the point and told him that some women had complained about him. His father didn't believe this but ultimately told him that one complained about him because he had ignored her.
  
• Tatiana spoke to the doctor at the children's clinic who told her that her son's condition was serious but the new treatment will be effective. He would need to stay a week in the hospital and take medication after his release. It would be slow, but he would be cured. She immediately became worried about the cost, but the doctor gave her even better news, which was that the bill was already fully paid.... by Juan Lopez, Esq.
  
  Everything was paid for and little Tomás would be well.
  
• Carlos and Alan talked about El Ciego's case. Carlos had his documents in order and he had witnesses to call.
• Roberto's father insisted that he did not entertain women in his room or do anything else to offend any of them.
  
• Tatiana signed the relevant documents at the hospital and kissed Juan when he appeared, asking about her son. She told him she would pay back every peso. He told her she didn't have to because he was a man of his word.
  
• Roberto's father promised the orderly to be more careful, although Roberto was not entirely sure he would keep his word. He made one last offer to his father to move in with him, but was turned down again.
  
• Carlos Ibarra probably should invest in some asbestos suits because he was dealing with the devil.
  
• Carlos visited El Ciego in the prison to tell him they had a court date. He didn't ask when it was and all he seemed interested in is when he was getting out, saying there would be serious problems if he didn't get out. Carlos told him not to worry, then took out some papers for him to sign. El Ciego looked at them superficially as he took a drag on his cigarette. He seemed pleased.
  
• Gustavo was nervous and Alejandra was concerned as they waited for Isabel to come to the office. She arrived and the atmosphere became awkward. They sat down and Alejandra began by stating the purpose of the meeting and telling them that it was very important that they agree. Gustavo and Isabel looked at each other across the table. It was plain that both were in pain. She then began reading the document.
  
• Carlos instructed his client about how to behave before the judge. He was to keep a cool head at all times and to wait for him to object to any question meant to provoke his temper. El Ciego laughed at the idea of himself losing his cool. He agreed to all of Carlos' instructions and they shook hands before Carlos left. However, there was something in the client's attitude that he didn't seem to notice.
  
• Alejandra finished reading the document, then handed it to Isabel along with a pen. She was crying Gustavo touched her hand before she could sign.
  
  He cried as he begged her forgiveness, for he knew this was his last opportunity.
  
  

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