Caray, Caray!

Linda is out with Iker at a café for what turns out to be a "book date". He explains that through books we can travel to many different places at the same time. He shows her a couple of classics like "A Thousand and One Nights" and a play by Aeschylus. She is not too excited by those but is interested in a book by Jane Austen, one of the first feminists,  that he describes as about a woman who grows up in a time when women had to follow societal norms: marry and be dependent on a man. Linda asks if the character gives up men in the end. Iker explains that she finds a man who challenges her,  but in the end excites her as much as he makes he despair.  Linda thinks about Axel. She tells Iker she will have to read that one.

Clarisa stops by to say goodbye to Axel.  She was good with him but he was just playing her. From now on she will devote herself to someone who really values her. Axel looks happy but a little  sad when she leaves.

Pancho comes home with the three kids. Lupita is talking about missing Dave. Pancho tells her to cool it. Julio really really has to use the washroom. Surprise! Neither Pancho's or Temo's keys work in the lock. Audifaz appears to to inform Pancho that he changed the lock on his apartment because he wants him out  now.

Crisanta informs Susana that Imelda won the case being the only legitimate wife of Canuto but Susana as Canuto's daughter was awarded a portion of the property as an inheritance. Crisanta wants her to keep her legal portion as an inheritance for her sons.  Susana tells her that she doesn't need the property and to just let it go and focus on the present.  She needs Crisanta. Susana tells  her mother how she told Pancho that she loved him and his reaction. Crisanta is proud of her for taking the initiative and being brave.

At Blanca's, the discussion is about what Susana is going to do.  Robert thinks she won't bother with following up on the property. Eugenio thinks she could be due an entire apartment. What does Julieta think? Julieta is just silent and sad.  She is very worried that in the end the judge will find for Fernando since he is Dave's bio-dad.  Desperate, she asks Robert again,  if they cannot try to emphasize that Fernando was jailed (even though they know he was innocent.) Robert says she knows they could never do that. It wouldn't be ethical.  She asks him if he has not realized yet that that might be the only way they can end up keeping son.

Julio is more than uncomfortable as Pancho lights into Audifaz telling him that he cannot prohibit him from entering his apartment.  He paid one year's rent in advance. Audifaz says that is no problem. He worked for years in rentals and he can easily just tear up the lease and accuse the renters of not behaving "properly". Pancho asks him to explain.  Audi says Cuatémoc, his son, who is an example of bad behavior.  Pancho demands that  Audifaz to open the door or he will take care of him.  Audifaz dares him. Julio whines. Pancho tells him to hold it.

Crisanta continues to beg Susana to hold on to her portion of the apartment building and starts to give her the percentage she is entitled to. Susana not interested because she does not want any problems with the Córcega's. Crisanta reminds her it is all that they have that belonged to her father. his ashes are even there.  Crisanta admits Canuto betrayed her and now she is left with nothing.  Crisanta is begging for her own honor.

Julieta admits that the suggestion she is making is not right but she sees no other alternative. Julieta sees things are going in the wrong direction and if things stay the same, and if they do nothing, they will lose Dave. They have no chance of winning. Robert agrees but just cannot do what she is suggesting.  Julieta wants to know how then they can defend themselves?  Robert insists that they just have to show the judge that they are the better choice.  Julieta just shakes her head.  Blanca and Eugenio are more optimistic saying nobody knows for sure that Fernando is going to win custody. The judge could very well choose them.  They will pray for them not to lose Dave. Julieta asks about Dani. Eugenio says it was a false alarm.

Back at the reality show, Gabriel is still trying to talk Dani into getting a dog.  They haven't even decided if they are back together again. She asks if he would join her in feeding it and taking care of it.  Yes, he gives the Mussi promise. Daniela agrees that if they win the reality show, they will adopt a dog.  It is time for the chairs to be judged. Dani and Gabriel win.

Back at Blanca's, Eugenio has gone to sleep.  Linda comes in shouting for Blanca. Pancho and Audifaz are fighting in the hallway.  Robert and Temo break up the fight. Linda stays behind to talk to Julieta who gives her the bad news. In the hall, Julio is still waiting to use the washroom.  Audifaz  says somebody has to assure "good taste" reigns in the building and that it does not become polluted.  Pancho tells Robert that Audi changed the lock and Robert tells Audi he cannot do that. Audi says Pancho's family is having a bad influence on his; especially that Temoc.  Pancho defends his good and decent family which is to be respected. Blanca tells them all to quiet down. Blanca cannot find any problems with Pancho's family as renters. Pancho is a good person. He deserves respect.  He has helped them a lot in  the store. Imelda  as "the owner of the building"  tells Audi to give Pancho the key several times. Julio still has to go. Pancho is still telling him to hold it. Audi assures  Pancho  that if he stays, it will be just worse. Pancho asks him to "scare him" some more.   He is ready to do battle. Audi drops the keys on the floor.  Pancho unlocks the door. Julio runs in to seek relief.  Imelda tells Audifaz if he is  a Christian he should practice what he preaches and not just pay lip service to it.  She then orders him to get inside the apartment. They go in leaving Robert alone in the hall with his grandfather's tree.  He tells his grandfather that no matter what he does he cannot fulfill the promise that he made to him to unite the family.  Julieta comes out and overhears him.  Robert even has fears of keeping his own family together. He would never want to be separated from Julieta. Can't Canuto show him the way?

Time passes. Julieta and Robert watch Dave and Fernando together playing at  a playground. A voiceover tells us that "Blood calls to us. That is a given. It makes us feel special and united."  A montage of photos showing the passage of time and thoughts about family and love follows.

It is time for another custody hearing. The judge is ready to render a decision.

Ari talks with Temo. Somebody wants to interview Ari about being gay. Temo asks if he is going to tell that person that he isn't gay.  Polita interrupts the conversation when she stops by to see Ari and tell him that she loves him and will always support him. Polita tells Ari that his father is the way he is because that is how he was brought up. Polita may not understand the whole "gay" thing, but she is with him. Ari admires and thanks his mother.

Couples are being regularly eliminated from Reality de amor". The challenges are about to get more intense. Time passes and Gabriel and Dani are one of only two couples left.

Pancho stops by Susana's office to thank her for giving him the time he has needed. He is ready to talk about "the two of them."They think about their past encounters. As Pancho tries to pour out his heart, Vicente barges in.  He is just there to tell her that he is going to spend more time with their sons. He's picking up Sebas, taking him out to eat and of course he will be at the play.   Susana looks aggravated.  Vicente thought she would be happy to have more time for her work and Pancho López.  Susana doesn't understand the tone he always has with her.  Pancho asks if he weren't at Susana's office for business, what would Vicente have against him since he is Susana's EX-husband.  Vicente says he may be Susana's ex but he is his son's father and it is up to him to monitor who they are going to spend their time with. Pancho scoffs and Susana is incredulous.  Susana reminds Vicente to get Sebas home early, etc. he knows and he will help him with his homework so she has plenty of time for her "business". . . He looks at Pancho and leaves. Susana is tired of how Vicente makes her feel less than she is; like he is the best parent in the world and she is the worst. Pancho tells her to let it go. She asks what he was going to say to her?  Pancho invites her  to take her away from it all and to  take her right now to La Guelaguetza. (an indigenous festival held annually at the end of July in Oaxaca)( "La zandunga"a folk song from the state of Oaxaca plays in the background) Pancho won't take no for an answer. She would love to go. The Guelaguetza train is leaving . . .

Crisancha is having a big sale because of Guelaguetza. She is outside her store with her megaphone. Imelda comes by to bait her and grab her microphone for her own  comments. They get into a pulling match for the megaphone.

The judge talks about all parties wanting the best for Dave but he can only live with one of the parties. His job as a judge is to make sure that dave is perfectly cared for. Fernando has shown that he is serious about the re-adoption. He has gotten a job and a respectable place to live. The judge is giving Fernando a six month trial custody period. Dave will be living with him during that time. Julieta cries. Robert is sad. Julieta removes her hand from Robert's.  Julieta asks when the change in custody begins. The judge says as of today so they can arrange things with Fernando.  Julieta cries,  and begs for more time. They have plans. They have had no time to even talk to him. The judge tells her not to worry because they will have weekend visitation with Dave and other times during the week  as agreed upon. Dave is surprised he is moving. Robert goes over his decisions and reactions in his head. Julieta thinks back at it all. Dave asks if he will see his little sister and his grandparents.  The judge assures him he will.  Now  Dave  is going to live with Fernando.  That way they can decide if  Fernando will become his custodial parent. Fernando promises everyone to be the best father for Dave.

Sebas is rehearsing with Iker. Julio and Lupita are there watching. Lupita is worried about Dave at court and Audifaz wanting to run them out. Julio blames it all on Temo being gay. Lupita reminds him he is their brother. Julio thinks back on his mother's visitation and then proposes that he and Lupita pull a prank on Audifaz. She smiles.

Julieta addresses Fernando and asks if he has really thought about the results of his actions. She hopes he has a room for Dave. Fernando says she is welcome to come and see it.  Julieta makes a point it is not just that. It is about Dave's life, his activities, his school and his friends.  Fernando is taking off afternoons this week to be able to be with Dave. The judge says that is why this is a six month decision. Dave asks the judge why all of his parents cannot live in the same house.  Fernando tells Dave not to worry because his house is not very far from Robert and Julieta's house.  Robert emphasizes that it is very important that Dave attend the same school since the school year is not over yet. Fernando would like him to continue there but he cannot afford it. Robert asks if they can continue to pay Dave's tuition. Julieta asks for one last night with Dave to say goodbye.  Blanca would like a few last days since she has been preparing him for his first communion. Fernando assures them that Dave will be able to have all of those great moments with the Córcega's and the Coopers. Fernando tells Julieta, he will come by to pick Dave up tomorrow morning. Fernando wants them to know he is not he enemy. He is only fighting for his rights as a father. Fernando promises Dave it will all be okay. He kisses him. Julieta  cries holding Dave telling him she doesn't want him to go. Robert is left in tears.

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