Caray, Caray!

Robert introduces Susana to the family as his grandfather's daughter. Susana knows who they are and is only there because she is worried about Canuto. Imelda comments on how uncomfortable this is for everybody. Susana agrees but she cannot contact her father and needed to know if he is there with them. Imelda informs her that Canuto is not there nor will he ever be in her home again. She asks Susana to leave. Susana remarks that sooner or later they will all have to get to know each other. She cannot believe she has brothers and nieces and nephews. Susana makes sure that Imelda knows that her mother knew absolutely nothing about Canuto having a previous family. Imelda's advice is to go find her father because he is the only one responsible for whatever she and her mother is going through. Robert tells Susana that this is not the time or place to solve the problem. He takes her into another room where she expresses how her mother has fallen apart and threw her father out of the house. She admits that it probably is not a good idea coming there. Meeting his father's ex-wife just made it worse considering how the two women hate each other. Robert tells her about Canuto's mission of uniting the two families. Susana cannot see that ever working with Imelda and Crisanta being rivals in love and business. She cannot support Robert on his mission. She would just like Robert to call her if her father turns up. She leaves and Pancho asks her to come rest in his apartment and he will return as soon as he can. Catalina is getting impatient for the "granny cooking competition" to get started already.


Back in the living room, Julieta is trying to get Imelda to calm down and defend Susana saying she might be difficult but has been as affected as everyone has been by the situation. She certainly isn't trying to hurt anyone. Imelda is not too sure about that. Julieta tries to explain finding about about new family members is new for Susana, too.

In the meantime, Canuto is in a park staring at the stolen photo of his sons.

Hugo tells Diana his idea of selling hotdogs outside of the school. He is planning on using Catalina's hotdog recipe. Diana says it sounds great and that he needs to make sure that he gets all of the necessary permits. Hugo could also see hiring Catalina to help prepare the food. Diana is not too sure she wants to see Catalina outside of her school everyday but ends up supporting him.

Catalina and Blanca have their cooking competition. The kids are the judges this time and they declare Catalina the winner. Blanca is taken aback that they are now tied in the overall competition. Pancho will judge the next challenge.

At Pancho's, he and Susana talk about her "other" family and how her half-brothers are so much older than she would have ever imagined. She doesn't see herself really getting to know them. Pancho reminds her that "la sangre llama" (blood calls). Susana doesn't want any more conflicts with relatives. Pancho says that they will have to find a new place for hot chocolate or just go get some mezcal. . . Susana hopes that her dad just turns up soon. She needs to go back to work. They hug but, afterwards, Susana looks uncomfortable.

After being with and watching the kids, Gabriel wants to talk to Daniela about being parents again. Daniela tells him this is not the time or place. Later, they offer to take care of Frida to help out. Blanca agrees but only with the conditions of a healthy supper and an early bedtime. Gabriel and Frida chant "pizza".

Robert and Julieta leave and have a chance to catch up with each other. Robert admits to being jealous of Pancho and feels like he is being replaced because they need the attention of a son and he can't give them what they need. Julieta says she will help out with the fundraising as much as she can but she also has some bad news for him. She tells him about the mistake she made on the silk order and how she had to accept paying the penalty. Robert goes on about all the bills they have to pay and doesn't seem too sympathetic at first so Julieta asks if she is allowed to make a mistake. Robert clarifies his reaction by saying he is just stressed out. She says they will just have to get themselves organized. Robert adds that the foundation is in much worse shape than he thought. They both remember their pending dinner with Hugo who is probably going to ask them for more money. The kiss and things seem better for a minute.

Axel is ready to go back to work and goes to talk with Crisanta who has taken to her bed. She never expected in a million years that she would be saying that her husband had another family. Axel hopes that it isn't the end for her and Canuto.

The three brothers discuss Susana and her visit. It was a surprise that they had a half-sister. Audifaz sees her as a pain. He remembers how she treated him when he tried to sell his book. Eugenio thinks that at least she came to see them since she was concerned about their father. Tulio has no interest in getting to know her. They all agree that they have to look for their father.

Robert talks to Tavo about his money problem with the foundation. Julieta wants to help but now has her own monetary issue to deal with.

Back at work, Susana tells Julieta that the whole relative thing is rather complicated. Julieta agrees but insists that the Córcega's are really good people. Julieta would also prefer to keep herself on the margins of the whole situation and not bring it into the office. Susana agrees. She reminds Julieta that she will have to start paying the penalty out of her next pay check.

Crisanta is with Sebas walking to her store. Imelda gets into it with Crisanta about Amalia and her posters. They threaten each other back and forth. Sebas tells Crisanta that Imelda looks familiar but he just can't place her. Crisanta says he must have seen her in a nightmare.

Catalina has her counseling appointment with Tavo. As dramatic as ever, she feels like Julieta prefers her mother-in-law over her and feels like her whole world is falling in on her. Tavo tells her that every problem has a solution. We cannot change others but we can change how we solve problems.

The three brothers are at a park where they think they will be able to find their father. They have brought Imelda along. The brothers are successful. Canuto is there. When Imelda sees Canuto, she does not know why he is there. Her sons said the outing was just going to be family. Eugenio reminds her that he is their father.

Julieta and Robert thank Blanca for taking care of the kids. Then they are all romantic on their way to supper with Hugo. They run into Linda outside of the building who covers them in silly string. She is back and is just as immature as ever. The first thing Linda wants to know is how she looks. Robert tells her that she looks great. Linda is back for good. She wants to open an image consulting business. Robert is enthusiastic about her idea. Linda asks Julieta if she is getting along with her in-laws. Julieta says there is never a dull moment. Robert will fill her in later. She keeps trying to change Julieta's makeup which is just annoying. Linda wants them to keep her return a secret because she wants to surprise the family.

Dave asks about "more family". Blanca says it is better he ask his parents. Both she and Catalina will tell him stories.

Sebas asks his mother what is going on with his grandparents. Susana tries to explain that they had a fight and now they need to be given time to solve their problems. Susana is going to try as hard as she can to be there for him.

Canuto tells his assembled family that he didn't know how to value their mother's love. He never considered the consequences of leaving his sons. He blames it on being young, immature and not brave enough to face the truth. Canuto said that he never came around to see the kids because of Imelda's prohibition. Eugenio says they all lost.

Susana tells her mother not to be afraid because they will all be with her. This is the worst nightmare of Crisanta's life. The door bell rings and it is Clarisa. After a discussion about how she got his address and their relationship being "casual", Axel ends up getting into a "casual" kissing session with her as skulking Sebas spies on them.

Gabriel has tried to help with the laundry again but this time he shrunk up Daniela's wool sweater. She is not happy. He says he'll replace it when he has a job and money. She hates to sound like such a pain but she works all day long and he spends his days playing video games. She reminds him that Frida has school tomorrow as he and Frida continue playing a video game.

The storytelling has turned into another challenge. Dave declares that Blanca is the winner.

Julieta and Robert are at the restaurant early so Julieta watches part of the storytelling competition. Hugo and Diana arrive. Hugo has a proposal for a new business and is offering them an investment opportunity. Robert reminds him of his earth worm business and how he never paid them back the money he owes them. Julieta says their lending him money is impossible because they have their own debt but Hugo continues his appeals to Robert.

Back with Imelda, her sons think that "forgiving" is the greatest virtue. Tulio uses the example of how they forgave his ex-wife after she had kidnapped Robert. They forgave the worst in that case. Eugenio thinks there is no time to lose. All three of his sons forgive Canuto and they all hug. Imelda smiles and is very happy for them.

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