Caray, Caray!

Background and characters from Season 1:

Here is a list of the characters from the first season and a few useful facts for those of you who might have missed the first season.

The title refers to the fact that after being financially and emotionally responsible for a needy mother and two needy younger brothers, Julieta was thrilled to have found Robert Cooper whose adopted parents and family lived in the states. He was going to live with her in Mexico and she would be free of having to deal with any other relatives. She was looking forward to just her and Robert against the world. Of course, it didn't turn out that way.

Imelda is the Córcega matriarch and has three sons: Eugenio, Tulio and Audifaz. Her husband died about fifty years ago. She lives in an apartment building that she owns as does Eugenio and his family and Audifaz and his family. Eugenio runs the family bakery from the same building.


Eugenio is married to Blanca and they have three daughters: Daniela, Marisol and Linda. They also have one son Juan Pablo (Robert) In the first season we saw how he was kidnapped by his aunt Ana (Tulio's wife) as a four year old when his mother Blanca went into labor at the market. Ans left him at an orphanage where he was adopted by a family in the USA. That is why he calls himself Robert Cooper. Through a series of serendipitous events, he discovered his birth family, the Córcega's, after being orphaned for thirty four years.

Daniela is newly married to Gabriel. They are a quirky couple. He has two sisters Casandra and Clarisa.

Marisol fell in love with Xavi Galán a singer and became his manager. They are on tour. Earlier she was divorced from Ignacio who left her for Begoña. They had one daughter: Frida.

Linda followed Julieta's little brother Bruno to Europe. He went to study in Germany. She ended up in Italy.

Tulio was married to Ana and they had no children. Ana is gone after confessing stealing little Juan Pablo (Robert) and ultimately being forgiven by Blanca his mother. Tulio is a business man and seems to always have a glass of something in his hand.

Audifaz is married to Polita (Amapola). They have two children: Aristóteles who is a teenager and Arquímides who is a toddler. Audifaz has a problem keeping jobs. The family houses them at the apartment building and Blanca feeds them. Polita is famous for her "Tuppers" (Tupperware).

Blanca is Eugenio's wife. She has two sisters: Belén and Amalia. Amalia is currently with her dance instructor Enzo and is working with Imelda. I cannot remember if Belén ended up with her ex or not. If you remember, let us know.

Robert is married to Julieta. They have two children: adopted son Dave (his birth mother is Isela) and a daughter Blanquita named after Robert's birth mother. He is a dcotor and specializes in burn treatment. He especially likes treating children with burns. That is how he met Dave who he ended up adopting. Dave was a burn victim.

Julieta comes from a broken home and was raised by her mother Catalina. She has two younger brothers: Hugo and Bruno. Hugo is married to educator Diana. Julieta is the vice-president of creativity of Cklass.

Octavio (Tavo) is a psychologist and Robert's friend.

Season two starts nine months after end of season one.

Imelda had a heart attack at the end of season one and it looked like she had died but luckily for us, she lived and even has her own business.

Season 2 New Characters:

Canuto is married to Crisanta. They have one daughter: Susana. Susana is divorced from Vicente. They have two children: Axel and Sebastián. Axel is in his twenties and Sebastián is the same age as Dave, about eight. Crisanta runs a dress shop. Canuto looks to be retired. Susana is the Cklass vice-president of administration. Axel is an orthopedic surgeon.

Pancho is a single parent who has three children: Temo who is Ari's age and the twins Julio and Lupita who are Dave's age. Pancho is a vegetable and fruit purveyor.


RECAP: Capítulo 2 "Things Could Be Better"

Susana is on the phone with her mother who is at school and who is telling her that Sebas is getting out of control. When Susana is off the phone, Julieta asks her if the Córcega's are from Oaxaca. Susana cannot be bothered. She just wants to make sure that Julieta is there at 7:00 a.m. sharp tomorrow morning.

Outside the principal's office, Robert thanks Sebas for sticking up for Dave but next time he needs to think about handling it differently. Sebas pledges that nobody is going to mess with his friend. Robert repeats he did a good thing but in a bad way. That cannot happen. He gets Sebas to agree.

Blanca wakes up frustrated to tears with Eugenio and works it out in the bakery. She cannot take it anymore and goes back into the house to tell Eugenio to wake up and get out off bed already.They have a lot of work in the bakery. “An old man who lies down to sleep is an old man who is ready to die.” They need money. Their apartment up front is not rented. Even his own mother has gone back to work. They cannot afford for the bakery to go broke. She tries to physically pull him out of the bed.

Amalia and Imelda are seated in a park and are talking about Crisanta. Amalia notices that Imelda is out of sorts and wonders if it has to do with the anniversary of her husband's death. Amalia agrees that it does in a way. There was a man who she saw today who reminded her of him; the man that she had loved for a lifetime; the man who ended up leaving her. (Imelda remembers looking at the man who resembled Canuto as her car passed him on the street.)

Canuto and Axel, his grandson, are walking through a park. Axel has noted that Canuto is distracted. Canuto agrees and has to tell him something because he just cannot keep it inside any more without going crazy. Canuto wants him to promise to keep it a secret. Axel will be by his side whatever he has to tell him. Canuto confesses that he has another family. He had a wife and three children. He cheated on his wife and she never forgave him.

In Diana's office at the school, she is telling Dorian and Sebastián that they have reports as punishment and that the next time something like that happens they will be suspended. Crisanta is there as well as Dave, Robert and Dorian's parents. Dorian and his parents leave. Crisanta explains that her grandson was only defending his friend Dave, so she doesn't understand Diana being so hard on him. Diana explains that verbal or physical violence is simply not tolerated at the school. Robert hopes it is really all over. Diana assures him it is.

Julieta is at work asking her assistant Casandra if it is not odd that her boss is named Susana "Córcega". Casandra says there must be thousands of Córcega's but Julieta is not so sure. It seems too much of a coincidence since fate seems to always be laughing at her. The Córcega's just follow her! Julieta imagines if Susana were a part of her in-laws'family. That would mean that her husband would have even more family . . . Julieta decides that she will have to look into it.

Gabriel and Frida, both like two little kids, are chasing Daniela down the street and trying to talk her into putting off starting work for and hour and coming out with them. She finally agrees to a half hour outing.

Robert, Dave, Crisanta and Sebas leave the school. Dave mentions a family tree project. Sebas wants to go to Dave's house. Crisanta says that would work for her since she is starting a new business. Robert will supervise the boys and she will come by later to pick up Sebas. Robert Cooper introduces himself to Crisanta Díaz. When her shop is open, she will invite Robert's wife to come by and give her a 30% discount!

Canuto continues telling Axel his story. He never planned on coming back to Oaxaca but then his daughter Susana’s job brought them there. He never thought he would have to confront the truth. Axel asks if he is thinking of looking up his old family. Canuto does not know what to do. Axel thinks that his grandmother and mother both deserve the truth. Canuto says he just had to confide in someone. Axel tells him that when his grandma finds out she'll want to kill him.

Blanca gives Eugenio a pep talk in the bakery. They can't just let the business fail. He's depressed, well, she is, too. She misses her daughters. Are they just going to up and die? No way! They have each other and they love each other. They have to be strong and keep going. Their kids have their own lives and won't be coming to the bakery to help. Eugenio kisses her.

Gabriel, Daniela and Frida are visiting a fair next to the church when Dani gets a call. It is an urgent message about the alebrijes (Mexican fantasy folk art figures made of wood)and toy order that has to be packed and ready to go for tomorrow. They have to leave. Everyone is disappointed but understands. Gabriel wants to buy just one more bracelet. Dani has to remind him there is no more money. They take selfies instead to send to Frida's mom.

At Robert's, he is busy cooking dinner for the boys. Dave says his dad is a great cook but not his mom. Sebas says his isn't either. Both of their moms spend a lot of time at work. Dave thanks Sebas for defending him. Sebas knows what it is like when Dave's mother doesn't have time for him. Julieta comes home with Blanquita and announces that tomorrow her work day will starts at 7:00 a.m. She greets Dave with a hug and he tells her how he misses her at school. Julieta introduces herself to Sebas and then goes off to talk to Robert. Robert tells Julieta about the fight at school. Julieta asks if Robert has an aunt or a cousin who is named Susana Córcega. Robert says no. Julieta explains that that is the name of her new boss.

Susana gets home and Crisanta tells her about how Sebas keeps on having more problems. He is at a friend's house to do homework. Crisanta has to go back to her store. Crisanta only knows the father of the boy with whom Sebas is working. He is Robert Cooper, a nice educated guy. She gives Susana Robert's address so she can pick up Sebas.

Catalina, Julieta's mother, stops by Julieta’s house making a sarcastic comment about being surprised that Julieta can even recognize her face it has been so long since they have seen each other. Julieta is not in the mood. Catalina knows that everyone is more important to her daughter than her own mother is. It feels like centuries since she has seen her grandson.

At Blanca's, Eugenio gets on a ladder to replace a light bulb in a chandelier. Blanca is all worried he will fall. He is sick of her bringing up his age all the time. She wraps her arms around his legs and then Polita does the same and almost makes him fall. When he is finally back on the floor, Polita hops up and screws in the light bulb and jumps off the ladder. Blanca starts in about Eugenio's age again. By the way, Polita has good news. The apartment is rented.

Robert and Julieta do dishes. Julieta starts telling him all about Susana Córcega. She is going to have to ask his parents if they know her. She is going to give Robert a lift back to the hospital. She will ask her mom to take care of the children.

As Julieta drives Robert to work, he tells her they all have bosses who are usually not as we would like them to be. Julieta wonders what they do except stress people out and complicate matters. He reminds her that she is a boss herself so she should watch what she says. She insists that her area is different. She is worried that with this new boss she will have less time for her children and him. She loves her job but loves her family more. Robert says they will have to get used to it. She hopes so because she doesn't want another war with one of the "Córcega species". Robert is taken aback by that. Yes, Julieta knows that is what she said but it hasn't been easy dealing with his family. There is always another issue with them no matter how hard she tries.

Back at Robert's, Dave and Sebas are working on their family trees. Dave glues down a picture of his great grandfather (a photo of a young Canuto) and Sebas glues down a photo of his grandfather (an old Canuto).The doorbell rings and it is Susana who has come by for Sebas. Catalina answers the door. Catalina yells for Sebas that his mom is there. Catalina and Susana exchange niceties. Susana and her son leave.

Julieta asks Blanca and Eugenio if they know a Susana Córcega. Imelda's ears perk up as she works in the dining room. Neither Blanca or Eugenio know of a Susana Córcega. Julieta runs over to ask Imelda. No, she doesn't know of any Susana in the family. Julieta explains she is her new boss.

On the way home, Susana tells Sebas that he has to behave himself at school because it was the only school that would accept him. If they throw him out, then what will they do? He isn't holding up his part of the bargain. A surly Sebas with total disrespect says that she isn't holding up her part either as a mother. A clearly angry Susana asks him if he eats well. She reminds him that he has the best clothes, she sends him to the best schools and gets him all the video games and other things he wants. Clearly she is doing her part and she is asking him again if he is doing his. There is only silence and rolled eyes from Sebas.

At Gabriel and Dani's house, she has an alebrije at the table and tells Gabriel to be sure to reconfirm the shipping arrangements for the alebrijes and toys. He assures her he will. Frida is eating a lollipop and is hungry. Gabriel wants to order a pizza. Dani tells him that it is too expensive and not healthy eating. She will make something to eat in a bit. She asks Gabriel if he bought vegetables. It is clear he didn't buy what she wanted. There is a cucumber and fruit. Dani looks aggravated.

Julieta thanks Catalina for watching the children. Catalina tells her that Sebas' mom came to pick him up and she was a really elegant looking woman so nice . . . really divine! She is sure she would get along perfectly with Julieta. Bili, Julieta's digital assistant, reminds her to go to sleep because she has to get up early. Catalina leaves.

Susana is out to eat with her family: Sebas, Axel, Crisanta, and Canuto. Her sons Sebas and Axel are on their phones. It is silent. Susana notices that something is not right with her dad and asks if he is okay. He says she has enough going on with her own life. She tells him to let her know if he has any pain. He tells her that he has a good doctor. Crisanta tells the boys to put down their phones because the family needs to communicate. Susana asks how things are going at the hospital. Axel says fine and addresses her as "Susana" but not "mother".

Julieta lovingly says goodnight to a sleeping Dave. She and Robert (still in their matching pj's) are in their room. He is looking over some books with infomation on the course he is going to take. It starts this week. Julieta gets upset saying this is the worst possible time. An argument ensues. He informs her that it is what he does because he is a doctor. She needs his help with the kids right now more than ever with work the way it is. Doesn't he get it? He asks if she understands him. Is she the only one who is supposed to have goals? Isn't he supposed to have goals, too?

Susana tries to turn off Sebas' phone, turns off his lights and tells him to go to sleep. He yells he can't sleep with the lights out. She doesn't like his tone. Well, he doesn't like the way she speaks to him either!!! She gives him ten minutes to finish up on his phone and leaves a still sullen Sebas.

Julieta asks Robert to lower his voice so the kids don't wake up. She is not taking aways Robert's rights. Has she ever prevented him from doing anything? Robert does not make any more comments which just infuriates her even more. He just wants to forget it all and go to sleep. She wants him to tell her everything; his dreams . . . He never talks and keeps it all inside and then explodes when she least expects it. He agrees he doesn't express himself well: end of topic; but notfor Julieta. He didn't tell her about the course because she is so angry with her job and boss. She is obsessed. She tells him to enroll in his class. She never wants to hear it was her fault that he didn't.

Susana looks in on Axel who is on his laptop. She gets into it with him about the way he and his brother talk to her. Axel doesn't even call her mother. He knows he doesn’t but his grandmother took care of him ever since he was a little kid. Susana agrees that she did because she was out working so that her children would never wanted for anything. Axel understands that but adds that she always was distant so she can't expect them to be exactly best friends now. He apologizes. She leaves.

Bili reminds Julieta about her yoga class. She's aggravated with the reminder. She and Robert start setting the table for breakfast. Julieta thought it was all going so well. She tries to be the best mother, the best wife and the best executive but it seems like she is failing across the board. Robert tells her she tries too hard to be perfect. Maybe her new boss will even help her to be better at what she does. Julieta really does not want to go down that road. She still cannot believe her last name is Córcega. Robert says that they just have to get organized. Julieta apologizes for her reaction but she sees him as her co-pilot and depends on him everyday. He is hoping his class is when Dave is in school but it is up to the instructor. She just does know how they are going to handle everything. Robert insists that have to keep communicating and think of the kids at every turn. Robert reminds Julieta of their promise that no matter what happens they will stay together. It is she and he against the world always together. They do their "imán" (magnet) thing and hug as Blanquita cries.

Imelda is up thinking about Julieta asking about a Susana Córcega and then about seeing the man who resembled Canuto so closely. Imelda starts to pray and Blanca comes in to see her and ask what is wrong. Imelda can't sleep. Blanca insists that Imelda is hiding something. No, Imelda is not hiding anything. She tells Blanca to go back to bed.

Susana goes to talk to her dad in the living room. She keeps wondering what her biggest mistake was in bringing up Axel and Sebas. Canuto tells her it is not good to focus on their errors as parents. Susana feels that her sons treat her like a stranger. She works so hard for them and all they can say is "my mother isn't home, my mother . . ." Canuto says she has done well. It is very hard to meet a child's expectations. Susana holds her father on a pedestal. He has been perfect. There is nobody like him. She asks him for a hug.

Daniela is kissing and painting the forehead of an already sleeping Gabriel. She paints "Te amo" on his forehead. (I love you)

Robert helps Julieta with a crying Blanquita. She tells him to go sleep and when she finally gets to bed he is snoring LOUDLY. She rolls him on his side to try to quiet him down. The next thing it is 4:10 a.m. and he is still snoring and Julieta is still awake. She tries to put a pillow over her head to drown out the noise.

Eugenio is tossing and turning trying to find a comfortable position in bed. Blanca is awake. He has too many pains all over to be able to sleep. She reminds him he hasn't been to his physical therapy in a month. They are going to have to do something about that. Tomorrow she will be looking like a zombie making bread. Maybe they should sleep each in their own bed. Eugenio doesn't like that idea. Blanca needs her sleep. She leaves their bedroom.

Robert is awakened by Bili reminding Julieta that she has a meeting with Susana. He crawls over Julieta, lands on the floor and wakes her up. Julieta is in such a rush that Robert has to tell her to slow down and just breathe. She tells him that she didn't sleep at all with his snoring. Of course, he says he doesn't snore. In a short while, everyone is dressed and at the breakfast table. Julieta just wants to get to work on time. A somber Dave asks if Julieta and Robert are fighting. They tell him they are not. Julieta kisses everyone goodbye and leaves with Blanquita.

Gabriel asks Dani if she painted the message on his forehead. Yes, it is so he never forgets even if she gets angry, that she loves him. Dani is busy packing boxes. She tells him to get going so everything is transported to Julieta's office.

At Julieta's office, everyone is assembled in the board room for a meeting with Susana. She finally arrives. Casandra calls her "Jefa Suprema" (Supreme Boss) but Susana decides she wants to be called "Máster" because she has a Master's degree. She tells them that they have important investors present today and they will be touring the offices. Susana wants them to see their organization and professionalism. They will arrive in an hour. Susana tells Julieta that she went through her report yesterday and the alebrijes are arriving almost too late to be included in the catalog. Julieta assures her they will be there.

Robert drops off Dave at school. He sees Crisanta and Sebas outside of the school. Crisanta asks Sebas to behave. He says he can't promise. Crisanta notices that Robert brought Dave and says she can always just stop by his house and pick up Dave if he cannot bring him himself to school. He thanks her.

Daniela drops off Frida who has no lunch or money. Dani gives her money to buy something "healthy'.

At Cklass, Susana is talking about the company and trying to win over the investors as she gives them the tour.

Julieta is with Casandra in her office and is worried that Blanquita has a fever. She sends Casandra out to deal with the investors. Dani and Gabriela bring in the boxes of alebrijes. Blanquita is starting to cry. Julieta asks why they are bringing the boxes to her office. They are supposed to go to be checked in at the warehouse. Blanquita is screaming and crying louder and louder. They decide to open up the boxes then and there. It turns out that the alebrijes were all broken in transit. Dani asks Gabriel what happened. Blanquita cries on.

Ari is doing a photo shoot and Audifaz, his father, has taken advantage of that opportunity to try and sell his book. Susana comes in with the investors. Audifaz interrupts her presentation to try to sell her a book. Susana finally gets a word in and asks who he is. He is Audifaz the father of one of Cklass's biggest stars: Ari the model and the uncle of the vice-president of creativity Julieta. Susana cannot believe it. This is not a market place. She orders him to stop his book sales immediately. With his hands on his hip, he demands to know who she is to order him to leave. She tells him that Julieta's boss is ordering him to stop. He is to take all of his things and leave or she can have security help him.

Julieta cannot believe that they sent her broken alebrijes. She asks Dani how that happened. Dani thought they were okay because she went over every one. As Blanquita starts to scream again, it becomes clear that Gabriel was responsible for the problem. Dani and Gabriel apologize but Julieta tells them that it doesn't really matter. Bili is talking to Julieta again. Blanquita is screaming.

Robert is talking with Tavo (the local psychologist and his buddy) that it may not be a good time for him to take that class with the way things are at home right now. Respectfully, Tavo asks, who is making the decision. He or Julieta?

Susana goes to Julieta's office on her tour with the investors. When she sees and hears the chaos with the boxes of broken alebrijes and a screaming Blanquita, she decides to take the investors elsewhere.

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