Caray, Caray!

Robert wants to know how long the Alzheimer's has been  going on and why he wasn't told. Eugenio explains he didn't want him and Julieta to be tormented by the news or their opportunity abroad cut short. Robert apologizes for being so far away and not being aware of what was going on.  Eugenio says that he needs him now and he is here. Robert is not planning on leaving again.  He is going to take advantage of every second to be by his father's side. They will share everything as father and son. Robert tells his father he loves him as he hugs him.

Imelda is remembering Ari as a little boy and how he always liked to dance. Now, he is older but his essence is still the same and he is still dancing.  She wants him to do whatever makes him happy and she wants him to have a happy birthday. Ari tells her that she gave him the best gift she could have and she has changed his life forever.  She has filled him and Temo with hope that hatred can end in the world. She goes on to tell Ari and Temo to take care of themselves, respect themselves and to love each other  because even though she has pretended not to hear,  she  always heard Ari say "The heart is never wrong."  Ari hugs his grandmother.  She says she loves him and always has. Ari loves her, too. She calls Temo over and hugs him, too.  Imelda tells Ari that the longest distance between two places is time. That is what Ari needs to give his father.

At the jail, Nonno is talking with Guido who he loved  as a son as much as he could. Guido is in no mood to listen to him and dismisses Nonno's declaration saying that it wasn't love. It was pity since Guido was so weak. He was the poor orphan all alone in the world.  He turns away.  Nonno insists that he really did love him and wanted to protect him, give him a happy life but now he does pity him seeing what he has turned into.  He has become a traitor who has betrayed him,  took advantage of him, and manipulated him knowing he was an old man who loved him.  Guido smirks to himself.  Nonno admits he might have been able to have excused Guido's betrayal in his businesses but he will never be able to forgive him for what he did to his cousin. Guido turned into the lowest of the low murderer snatching Gabriel away from life and from his family.  Guido has disappointed him. Guido turns back around and gives his side of things. For years, he thought Nonno was his only salvation and that he was different but he ended up just proving what Guido already knew: it is one's family who ends up betraying you.  Nonno calls him on twisting things around.  Guido continues saying Nonno never trusted him.  He preferred Gabriel and Ernesto Rey over  him. Now, he has placed his hopes on Dani's triplets. Nonno reminds him that he just asked him to fulfill one condition: to get married. As for the rest, Nonno informs him that people who have suffered more than he have managed to have lives full of goodness and haven't caused more suffering.  Guido smirks again.  Nonno states that Guido put himself in jail with what he did to Gabriel. He turns away from Guido and leaves.

Out in the hall, Robert and Julieta are at the shrine to our Lady of Guadalupe where Robert is in tears over his father's diagnosis. There is nothing to be done; no treatment. Julieta says that they can be his medicine and remind him of his life day after day.  She also tells Robert that he doesn't always have to be strong. Robert asks why it had to happen to "his"  father. He is so afraid of what is coming. After all of these years, he finally found his father and now this. Julieta hugs him.

Temo and Ari run into Robert and Julieta. Everyone is happy to see each other.  Temo notices Julieta is pregnant. The boys congratulate Robert and Julieta.  Ari says a thousand things have happened since they were gone.  Robert says they have realized that.  Robert also reminds them that all four of them have a talk pending.  Ari grabs Temo's hand and tells them that he and Temo are novios. Julieta says they had heard and are so happy for them. Ari will want to tell them what happened with his grandmother. It was incredible. They all agree to plan a supper for the four of them.

Imelda talks to Polita next.  She realizes that she made many mistakes with her and that it is too bad because she wasn't able to see what a really great woman Polita had become.  Imelda confesses to having been blinded by her own ideas for a long time.  That being said both Ari and Polita have shown her that there is a range of many different choices in this life.  Polita remarks that she never wanted to be against Imelda.  She just had to make decisions that were the best for her children and her own growth.  Imelda is not pleased that that Polita's marriage with Audifaz didn't go well because Polita was good for him.  Imelda adits that Audi is the victim of his own ideas many of which she herself taught him.  So, she bares part of the blame there, too.  Imelda asks Polita if there is any chance of Polita going back to Audi. Polita says she is another person and another woman who is no longer dependent on him. She has come to know and value herself as well as making her own decisions.  She truly doesn't see Audi in her plans.  She also has a chance for love with Eduardo and wants to let life surprise her and her children. Imelda smiles and understands. Imelda also wants to also tell her that she talked to Ari and Temo.  She asks Polita to forgive her.  Polita expresses that Imelda hurt her very deeply, but she does forgive her because she only wants to look ahead and not back. Imelda thanks her and they hold hands.

(Back in Blanca's kitchen, Julieta is helping Blanca out and telling her how her own cooking has improved due to Blanca's Youtube channel.  Blanca teases her saying she will have to prove it.  Julieta also shares that she learned a lot of things which will help her in her profession.  Blanca says this talk is the very reason she wants her and Roberto staying with them.  She wants to also tell Julieta about her personal plans, about the independent life she has established for herself but she won't push the issue. Next,  Blanca offers Julieta a special vitamin rich pregnancy drink that Julieta declines because she doesn't know how it will sit on  her stomach.  That doesn't sit well with Blanca who asks Julieta if they are starting already.  Julieta says no and doesn't want the two of them arguing on her first day back. Blanca agrees, smiles and tells Julieta she is looking prettier than ever.  Julieta says that this pregnancy has filled her with energy and she wants to stay that way to be able to support Robert. Blanca agrees that both of them need to be strong for their husbands.)

Robert and Eugenio are at the sauna together. Eugenio is happy coming at this time because it is so peaceful . Robert wants them to make a tradition of coming here together everyday. Robert also wants to hear all about when his mother was pregnant with him. Robert wants to help his dad to face his illness in the best way possible.

Temo gets good news in an e-mail. He  has been accepted at the school he wanted to attend in Mexico City.  Ari asks him what is up. Temo tells him the truth.

Julieta continues chatting with Blanca and the topic turns to work and Julieta wanting to get back to work as soon as possible so she can work maybe up to a week before her due date.  Blanca thinks that could be dangerous. Julieta doesn't think so. Anyway, Julieta has an idea that might help all of the parents who work there and she wants to get it going a soon as she can since she is a vice president.  Out of nowhere, Blanca starts to clarify her relationship with Julieta.  Being her "mamá suegra" is almost like being a second mother and that relationship has served each of them well in being honest with each other.  Julieta gets the drift and asks Blanca what is going on.  Blanca feels she has the responsibility to tell her what she knows about what is going on at her company.  Blanca spills the beans. Pancho took over her vice presidency at the office. Julieta is shocked.

Back at the sauna while they are shaving, Eugenio tells Robert the worst thing so far has been forgetting who his mother was. He never wants that to happen again.  Neto suddenly comes in and Eugenio greets him. Neto calls him "father". They hug. Robert doesn't know what is going on.  Eugenio explains this is Ernesto who he told him about before. He is his "brother".  Neto says that Robert must be the famous "Juan Pablo" that everyone who has talked about. He is happy to meet him and that he has come back to Mexico. Neto had no idea Eugenio came to the sauna. Eugenio explains it is something he shares with his son Robert.  Neto suggest that they all organize their schedules so all three of them can meet here and he can get to know Juan Pablo better. Robert asks that he call him "Robert".  His parents are the only ones who call him "Juan Pablo. " That is no problem for Neto and he tells Robert that he can call him "Neto".  Eugenio loves the idea of all three of them meeting at the sauna. Neto hugs Eugenio again. Robert is careful to control his negative reaction to the situation.

Back in the kitchen, Julieta is angry and asks how Pancho López could become a vice presdent of a company. Blanca denies knowing any of the details except that he was an important executive in Toluca.  Julieta laughs. Now Blanca feels bad having told her.  Blanca wants Julieta to know that she has changed a lot and is no longer a meddler.  Julieta tells her she is grateful that she told her.  Julieta is wondering why they would fill her job when they knew she was coming back and never even told her what was happening.

Temo isn't sure how to feel about being accepted. Ari tells him they need to celebrate because it is something that Temo wants. It is his new goal. Ari is not surprised that he was accepted  because Temo is  super smart, capable, helpful to others and an excellent student with great ideas just like his father. Ari knows he will have a great future being one of the "good" politicians.   It is Temo's passion to make positive changes for people.  It is just too bad they are going to be so far away from each other.

Blanca thinks that Julieta, being such a talented businesswoman,  will be able to find a job anywhere at another corporation. Julieta is not going down that road. She loves  Cklass. Blanca says there is only one job so either Pancho or she will end up without a job.  Julieta wants to call Susana right away. Blanca suggests that she wait. Julieta agrees it is better to wait until tomorrow. Blanca suggests she breathe deeply to calm down and  relax with something like yoga.  Bili the digital assistant reminds Julieta it is time for her African yoga.  Julieta also has some African recipes for Blanca. Blanca suggests that Julieta could be a stay at home mom and come over to cook with her if she doesn't want to take Pancho's job. That doesn't work for Julieta. She stayed at home in Africa but really missed being a part of her workplace.  She doesn't want to give up her professional growth. There is no way she is quitting and least of all because of Pancho López .

Neto tries to talk to Robert  as he shaves. Robert asks Neto why he is in Oaxaca.  Neto explains the deportation.  Eugenio laughs saying that he bets that Robert and Neto  have more in common than being in the USA  like having the same father. Robert apologizes but explains that he really doesn't understand what is going on. Eugenio and Neto explain  all about Yolotl Eugenio's  first love, the first DNA test, the anonymous message and the second DNA test after which they found out unfortunately that they were not related after all. Eugenio explains that neither he or Neto wanted to let their mutual affection go, so the Córcega's are still Neto's family and Neto is Robert's "almost" brother. Neto is overjoyed to have an "almost" brother. Robert looks less than happy.

Back at Blanca's, Julieta is ready to go and rest so she is ready to be at work the first thing in the morning.  Imelda comes in with the announcement that she feels like a great weight has been lifted off of her.  Imelda tells them they can both be proud of her because she has accepted Ari and Temo's relationship.  Julieta is pleased and thinks that this big step will only bring he closer to her grandson.

Ari admits to being selfish only thinking about his relationship with Temo when Temo  wants to fulfill his dreams. Temo says he is thinking of both of them and as soon as Ari makes up his mind to leave, he will help him look for something in Mexico City. Ari is still reluctant because of his family and his music but now agrees that they can visit each weekend.  Temo says they can talk about that all later because there is still one final surprise for Ari for his birthday and it has to do with their future.

Back at Blanca's Imelda tells Blanca and Julieta  that she also apologized to Polita.  Now  Imelda is asking for Blanca's forgiveness.  She didn't listen to her when she was right. Blanca has been fundamental in making this building a real home including accepting Neto's family.  Blanca says, of course,  she will forgive Imelda because we all  have to change and evolve. The same thing happened to her with Julieta's suggestion of a journal,  learning how to drive and making videos.  She has accomplished so much.  Imelda recognizes that she is very old but it is never too late to change. They all laugh. Imelda says the same thing happened to Julieta who once was a woman who didn't want children and is now on her third. Julieta agrees and is happy that they can all keep supporting each other. Blanca sees that even being more important with Eugenio's illness.  Imelda agrees so that her son Eugenio is left with the best memories. She reminds them  that Eugenio's Alzheimer's  has worsened recently a lot faster than they would have thought.

Dave is in the bathroom looking at himself sadly in the mirror.  Linda knocks on the door.  She has to get ready quickly because she is going to Susana's. She invites him along. The are all going to camp in the garden. He is worried about seeing Lupita.

In the locker room, Neto addresses the tension between himself and Robert about calling Eugenio his "father." Robert is honest and tells him he is aware how long he has been away from home but now he is back and he is there to be responsible as a son should be.  Neto assures him he doesn't ever have to be afraid of being replaced.  Nobody could ever take his relationship with Eugenio away.  Robert informs him it isn't fear but,  in all honesty,  it bothers him that he calls his dad "father".  Neto doesn't back down.  He hopes that Robert gets used to it because he has come to love his father and all of his family. He hopes that some day he and Robert can be allies; maybe not brothers,  but friends. Robert excuses himself and leaves.

Ari and Temo are at the staircase. Temo sees it as a special place because that is where they hugged each other for the first time.  Yes, Ari remembers. Temo  hands Ari a clue to what is coming tonight. It is his final gift. It is a small grand piano he can hold in the palm of his hand.

Eduardo comes to visit Polita all upset over Imelda banning his entrance into the building. Polita tells him there are no more worries and recounts Imelda's visit and apology.  They hug and then Eduardo steps back and asks Polita if he is a part of her plans and decisions. She says of course. He is in her most important plans. They kiss.

Temo tells Ari to open  the piano which turns out to be a box.  Temo hopes he likes what is inside. It is a gold ring. The boys just stare at each other.

Eduardo asks Polita if the first kiss was bad. Polita says not at all. It was lovely.  Polita explains that up until now she had only been kissed by one man but now that has all changed. She never thought she would have a second chance at love.  When she got her divorce, she decided to concentrate on her children and on bettering herself as a woman.  Eduardo says being in love will not mean she will stop caring for her children.  He sees himself as "reinforcements" to help her out.  Polita smiles when Eduardo says he loves her in the most selfless way possible.  Eduardo pledges to defend whatever makes her happy.

Back at Blanca's, Robert is telling Julieta, Blanca and Imelda about being at the sauna when the "famous" Neto showed up.  Julieta says how "nice" it was for him to meet Neto as Robert makes a face.  Julieta hopes to meet him soon. Julieta changes the topic telling Robert that she has noticed that Dave has been a little strange.  Blanca thinks it is because they asked him not to say anything about Eugenio's illness to Robert an Julieta. She apologizes for putting him in that position but they wanted to tell them in person.

Ari takes and looks at the ring. Temo takes it back and gets down on one knee to tell Ari his "proposal."  Ari starts to smile.

Dave finally comes out of the washroom. He is crying about his scar and being ugly.  Robert and Julieta hug him.

Ari asks Temo is he is proposing marriage to him.  Temo says no. This is a promise ring; a promise that there will never be any distance between their hearts. Just like the ring is an endless circle, their love will never end.  Their love is infinite. No matter what happens Ari will have this ring on his hand and will remember that somewhere in the universe there is a man who loves him with his whole soul who would give his life for him. Ari accepts. It is a promise. Temo puts the ring on his finger. Ari swears that one day he will give Temo a ring, too, and it will mean something else and more plans for the two of them.

Julieta and Robert try to talk logically to Dave about his scar.  Dave is not his scars. Dave is tired of having to explain his scar to everyone. He is afraid Lupita is going to like someone without a scar more than him.  Robert thanks God that Dave survived and is healthy and reminds him of the kids in Africa who had much more serious burns than he.  Dave tells Robert that he has learned a lot of things. He can heal him completely. He wants Robert to take his scar away.

Axel and Linda arrive at Susana's campout in the garden hand in hand.  Axel tells Susana, Pancho and Crisanta that he loves Linda and wants to spend the rest of his life with her.  Susana  looks unhappy until Pancho tells her that sometimes love makes the decision for us. Love ends up having the last word. Crisanta smiles and Susana agrees that she will support their relationship and hugs them both.

At Blanca's, Frida appears in her costume for her presentation at school.  She has on a white wig and mustache. She is Eugenio Córcega.

At Neto's over supper,  the twins  talk about Frida no longer being their cousin. Yolo tells them if one of them ends up with Frida the other will have to accept his decision.

Blanca explains the graduation activity where all of the kids have to disguise themselves as somebody important.  Eugenio is the most important person for Frida. Frida gives her whole presentation. It is all about family and taking advantage of their time together.  When it is over, Eugenio hugs her and they all applaud.

At the jail, the detective informs Guido that his court case will be starting tomorrow. He leaves him with his lawyer so they can plan his defense.

Nonno comes to see Imelda. He feels his heart is destroyed and doesn't think he will ever be able to come back after this matter with Guido.

Polita is happy at home ironing when Ari comes in happy, too. They sigh in unison and ask who sighed. They laugh. He shows her the ring. She hopes they are not getting married  so young. Ari says no.  It is like a promise ring. Ari sees them always being  together.  Polita would be happy if they did get married eventually but they need to wait a few years.  Ari asks why she was sighing. Polita for once feels full of hope.  Ari knows that Eduardo is a good man and wants her to be happy with whomever she chooses.

Imelda and Nonno talk about their families. Imelda  says she had to overcome her ex-husband's cheating. The truth of the matter is that she never did so completely  She couldn't forgive him until he finally died. Sometimes, you just need the passage of time.   Nonno cannot even conceive that his own grandson has been capable of causing so much suffering.  How could there be such evil in his own family? Suddenly, Audifaz comes in and needs to have a serious talk with Imelda.

The Oppa's are all in their matching pajamas! Julieta is lecturing Dave on how inner beauty is the important thing with people. Dave does not agree. He is going to grow up and people are still going to ask about his scars. He knows that his father is the best doctor and he has helped out a lot of kids. He asks Robert to operate on him and get rid of his scar.  Robert gives in on the spot and agrees.  He will operate on Dave. Julieta is left in shock with what she just heard Robert say.

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