Caray, Caray!

Blanca runs into Susana and Sebas. Susana is so glad to see her back home. Dani needs her so much and Eugenio surely needs more support. Blanca's ears perk up. Why would Eugenio need more support?  Susana thinks and speaks quickly. There is so much to be done in the store and Pancho has had to be busy planning their wedding but now since it has been postponed his time will be freed up.   Blanca asks Susana if all is going well with Pancho. Susana says they are going so well that they are planning on living together. Blanca gets a kind of pained expression on her face. Susana continues that she will be coming to live at the apartment building with Pancho tomorrow. Sebas agrees.  Blanca says she will be happy to have them both in the building.

Guido and Luigi sit down to enjoy some 100% (unwatered down) pure mezcal.  Luigi asks if Guido is happy having gotten Gabriel out of the way and nobody suspecting anything. Guido wasn't planning on Gabriel dying the same day the triplets were born. Guido smiles saying it was so . . . Luigi finishes the the sentence with "tragic indeed." What plans does Guido have now?  Guido will be Nonno's only support so he will end up giving him everything.  The only problem is that now Nonno wants to leave everything to the triplets. Luigi asks about the possibility of getting rid of the triplets, too. Guido says no, not yet. They toast to each other's health.

Dani and Linda are talking about the triplets.  Dani is afraid of failing them and forgetting Gabriel and the wonderful father he is . . . was.  Lind says they will get to know Gabriel through her. As her babies fight to get better in the hospital, Dani can fight to be strong and ready to take them home.


MIAMI The "duendes"(goblins) are having a  birthday party!

Nonno appears on the scene and Luigi expresses his condolences to Nonno. Nonno remarks that Gabriel was  such a healthy and cheerful man.  Guido thinks that Nonno should be home resting and not at the distillery.  Guido assures him he can take care of it all. Nonno can't just stay at home feeling bad. He also wants the distillery that Gabriel worked so hard to build to keep growing. Guido tells Nonno to trust him and he can run the distillery and make it grow as they had planned in Gabriel's memory.  Nonno needs to get back and work to get his mind off of Gabriel.  Guido asks if he can do a relaunch of the mezcal as a tribute to Nonno's beloved Gabriel.  Nonno thanks Guido for always being there, giving him strength. Guido is a real lifesaver for him.

Polita is in Blanca's kitchen with her Tuppers. She runs into Imelda who tells her that the time has come for her to make her own food for herself and her children.  She goes on to say that the women today do not know how to do anything.   The are on their cell phones but do not tend to their husbands so that is why their husbands leave them.  Here is Polita wanting other people to make her food.  Polita tells her she has Blanca's permission to take a little food.  Polita doesn't have to account for that to Imelda.  Imelda says maybe not on the food but she will have to account to her for her rent. and for the way she is raising her children.   Arqui has been abandoned ever since Polita has decided to become Ari's pimp. Polita says she is not his "pimp".  She is his manager.  She doesn't have to account to Imelda on how she is raising her children since Imelda wants to take Arqui from her.  Imelda is adding such stress to the family at this time. Imelda says one thing has nothing to do with the other.  Imelda just wants Arqui to have a better life than the twisted one Ari has decided on.  Polita says she has Imelda's number since she married her son and has witnessed Imelda having him carry out her "holy will."  Polita has had it with her. She will never ever give up Arqui for anything in the world not even with Imelda blackmailing her and throwing her out on the street. She takes her Tuppers and leaves. Imelda calls after her asking for the rent.

Susana talks to Crisanta about her misgivings about Pancho.  She is afraid.  She wants to do everything out of her love for him. Crisanta says that her life will change but with love problems become more bearable. Susana is worried that the problems with her children will come back. She is also very uncomfortable moving into Pancho's apartment even though she has agreed to it. Crisanta says she cannot imagine having that granny Imelda as a neighbor. Susana says she doesn't want to fail being a mother to Pancho's children.  Crisanta asks isn't she dong this for the love of those children. Susana says yes. Crisanta's advice is to hold on to that love and it will work out and she will be saying "Mi marido tiene más familia"(My husband has more family)and that love grew and the family did, too.

Linda tells Dani that her father  is making  her favorite cake. It will give her strength.  Linda is not much of a cook but and make  her some mushroom soup, and a nice salad,  etc.  Dani asks her to go somewhere else first.

Casandra and Clarisa are at Dani's place wondering what is going to happen to all of Gabriel's personal property. Casandra wonders of they should take some of his stuff before Dani does. Clarisa says no because all of his property belongs to Dani and she will be the one who will decide what to do with it.  Casandra keeps thinking that they should have had an autopsy done.  Gabriel's death was very strange.

At the distillery, Guido is telling the workers that everything at the distillery will continue just like before even though Gabriel will no longer be with them. Nobody will find out about their little trick. Guido tells Sergio he wants to increase their production so they can sell even more mezcal in their restaurant in Miami.

Hugo, Diana and other school officials talk to the students about the "belching" incident that they all suffered through.  The kids are upset that it is appearing all over the social network and that they have been made fun of. Hugo sees it as an act of bullying or vandalism. They need to see if it was an inside job or one by some stranger.  If anyone knows anything, now is the time to say something. They need information.  Julio looks to be thinking long and hard.  This is serious and they have to think of the common good.  All the kids talk among themselves.

Eugenio is making another memory video with Dave acting as the camera man. Eugenio speaks about the family being like a cake. One ingredient needs the others and then you have the perfect mix. Dave asks why he is recording all this. Eugenio says it is to never forget the recipe for his unique and never imitated three chocolate cake.  Dave says he will never forget because he is the best baker in the world.  Dave almost forgot to tell Eugenio that his parents sent him thousands of hugs. He hugs Eugenio.

The kids start talking about their symptoms. Julio says he felt like he was going to throw up and it  felt like there were tons of ants crawling between his throat and his stomach.  Lupita felt a prickly sensation in her throat.  Sebas laughs and says it was funny even though it was serious because ti ended up sounding like a toad concert. Frida says they couldn't stop belching and her stomach hurt a lot. They all agree that whoever did it deserves a really bad punishment but they have no clue to who the culprit was.

Dani takes Linda to the playground that she was at with Gabriel. It was a special place for her and Gabriel to come to and talk about things. Dani says maybe this wasn't a good idea. Linda thinks differently. Maybe it could be the first park she takes her triplets so they can feel the essence of their father.

The kids go home for lunch. Aria and Temo discuss who could have caused the "belching" attack.  Temo asks if it could be any of the kids. Ari thinks that the plan was too elaborate for that. this was more like terrorism.  Temo thinks that Ari  is exagerating and it was more like a very bad joke. Ari thinks it was more than that and Temo finally agrees. They start laughing and joking around when Imelda comes out into the hall commenting that if they do not stop their immoral behavior, the next thing they will be doing is kissing each other. She has no tolerance for them.

Grecia is on her bike riding through Oaxaca. She stops at a stop light and has a flashback to an earlier time. She is sitting on a bed screaming and crying as she looks at her hand that it is covered in blood. As she is thinking of the past, the light changes and honking horns remind her it is time to move on.

MIAMI Suddenly we are at the beach. There is a man swimming and this three kids running around.  One boy is Santi, the other is Andi(wears glasses) and the older girl is Yolo.  The boys look to be about ten/eleven; Yolo  about fifteen. The man is in the water looking for a watch. The boys speak Spanish but the girl insists on speaking English. They think their father can do anything. The man finds the red watch and the boys are excited that it still works.  The man's name is Ernesto Reyes (Neto/Ernie). He calls his sons the "duendes" (goblins). They are twins.  Neto grabs Yolo, lifts her up and hugs her. She says in English that she is not his baby anymore. He tells her she will always be his baby and that he would do anything for all three of his children. They have a big family hug. They take a selfie on Yolo's phone. Neto plays some more with his kids.

Dani tells Linda that reading the letter from Robert and Julieta reminds her how close they are even if they aren't. Then there are others who are even closer but who will never come back. Linda says that those who never come back mark us forever. Dani says Linda has matured a lot and sounds just like their mother.

MIAMI Back at the beach, Neto tells the twins they will have to wait later for their gifts because the is going to go to the restaurant and get everything ready for the restaurant's third anniversary party.  He is happy his three kids are going to be there with him to celebrate tomorrow. Yolo asks if she really has to go.  Neto says yes, and she has to talk in Spanish. Neto explains how important it is for him that they be there with him.  She doesn't know if she can. It all depends on whether Meghan is having her party tomorrow. Neto addresses her as Yolotl (Nahuatl word  that means "heart") She wants to be called Yolo. He understands that she is divided between two cultures but they speak Spanish because they are Mexican. They should not lose their language.  Yolo insists she is not Mexican. She and the twins were born in the USA and are American.  Neto tries to explain that her family is from Mexico. They are her blood. Yolo insists that she doesn't even like anything Mexican She can only relate to the USA. The twins remind her that she likes tacos, guacamole, Xavi Galán and Thalía.  They laugh. She is annoyed. Neto tells her being Mexican is something to be proud of.  She is clearly not convinced.

Back in the hall way, Ari tells Imelda that the and Temo are not doing anything wrong.  They are together because they love each other. Imelda says they can love each other as friends. Loving each other as a couple is something else entirely. Ari grabs Temo's hand and tells her that they are novios.  Imelda cannot believe he would say something like that. Two men cannot be novios. Ari doesn't accept that. This is love. Imelda disagrees. Temo tells her that love is love.  Imelda says not for her.

MIAMI  Neto tells this kids more about the celebration at the restaurant. There will be delicious food. Yolo thinks it would be better to stay at home where they could have hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza.  He reminds her how important this is for him. He shows them his new business cards.  Should he be listed as Ernesto or Neto like their mother calls him. Santi and Andi answer in unison: NETO Rey. Yolo tells them they are corny. Neto asks Yolo to come with them again. Soon, the kids are swimming and playing with dolphins.

Crisanta pays Nonno a condolence visit at the office. She gives him a tearful hug and he kisses her on both cheeks.

Blanca runs into Pancho. He needs to give her a welcome home hug.  He could only greet her at the wake. The friends are happy to see each other. Blanca says seeing him is such a joy in the midst of the unhappiness in their family. She cries and they hug again.

Imelda talks to Eugenio about how he is doing.  He feels that he is doing well and  gives some credit to Susana.  Imelda says the important thing is that he feels motivated. Eugenio says everybody's Alzheimer's is different and all cases advance at a different rate. Imelda asks if he has told Blanca. He says he hasn't yet. As Blanca walks in with Dani and Linda, Blanca catches the last part of the conversations and asks what hasn't Eugenio told her yet.  Eugenio makes something up and turns the focus to Dani's favorite cake. He is sorry that he didn't make her all of the cakes she deserved from the time she was a little girl. Dani thanks him and the cake makes her smile.

Pancho and Susana are in the middle a pile of boxes at his place. She thanks him for helping her with the move. She cannot believe this will be the last night they will be separated. Everything is ready to start their new life together.  She is sitting on the couch and beckons him to join her. He sits on a chair next to the sofa and has a surprise when he sits on one of the kids' toys. She thinks it was Julio's, wasn't it?

Blanca helps Eugenio get all comfortable in bed and they talk about their days. As Blanca tells him how they have to be stronger than  ever for Dani and the family, he remembers Grecia telling him that he needs to tell Blanca about his illness.  Instead of doing that, Eugenio tells Blanca how much he missed her. They are about to kiss when the phone rings. Blanca is curious who would be calling at this hour. Eugenio explains it is Grecia. Blanca wants to know who she is. Eugenio says she is his new . . . therapist and she is calling to confirm an appointment. Blanca doesn't look like she is convinced.

Frida talks with Dani, Linda and Dave.  She asks Dani when the triplets are coming home. Dani tells her they are  getting stronger every day and are trying as hard as they can. Frida also says that she misses her Uncle Gabriel. She apologizes for bringing him up but Dani says that is okay because she misses him, too. They chat about Gabriel.  Dani says he made her the happiest woman in the world and he was the most special man she ever knew.  The kids hug her. Dani looks at her faded purple streak one more time.

The next morning at Blanca's when Dani appears for breakfast, her hair is all one color. The faded purple streak is gone. Her parents tell her how pretty she looks.Dave says she is the prettiest of them all. Linda says she looks like the same old Dani. Dani reminds them all that she started dying  her hair when she met Gabriel.

MIAMI Neto is busy organizing the restaurant celebration when Martín tells him that they have to push the new mezcal from Massimo the boss. Neto says no worries. They are there to celebrate the anniversary of the restaurant and his promotion to manager. Martín reminds him how Neto starting as a dishwasher and working his way up  has been an inspiration to them all.  Neto says now there is just the issue of his papers. His lawyer needs to finish his legalization process.  He has spent a lot of time and money and his papers are still not in order. The issue has to be resolved soon.

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