Caray, Caray!

Adela enters Carmen’s house and Carmen immediately locks the door. Adela is obviously a little worried when she asks her why she locked the door. Carmen gives her an excuse type answer. And the audience goes “uh oh.” Then, to add insult to injury, Carmen offers Adela coffee that she herself does not want to drink which Adela also looks at suspiciously, and again…the audience goes “uh oh.” The women talk and the camera pans to Tacho peering around the corner…and the audience goes “uh oh” wondering what fate is in store for our poor Adela.

In between what happened in the scene between Carmen and Adela, back at Naga company headquarters, the group is trying to regroup and figure out how to proceed. Jimena calls in sick since she is being held hostage by the sadistic man that is Hans.


At Jimena’s place, Hans wants the name of the scientist that is in charge of Efelina formula. She tells Hanz that the scientist is super far away, but it doesn’t matter to Hans.

Trejo is droning on about all of the business end of stuff. They have to make sure the network of shell companies keep working during the migration. What I take this to mean from later information is that they are going to be shutting down companies and opening new ones systematically, so that anything that Edna may find in her search will be obsolete before she can do anything with the information. But at the same time, they have to keep the money flowing. Flaco is bothered by Jimena not showing up. He thinks it is something like what Patricia did the day before, abandoning the sinking ship. Trejo tells him that the ship isn’t sinking. Actually, he says, who says the ship is sinking as a rhetorical question. But same difference. Jorge does not like the pessimism. Reminding them that they have hit rough spots before and always gotten out of them. When asked when, he reminds Flaco of the fact that the building itself was bombed. Flaco reminds the group that Jimena betrayed her old boss to come and work for Miguel. But Jorge argues that he doesn’t think anyone is going to betray Miguel, he also points out that Miguel has made all of them millionaires. I love how the camera keeps panning on Kenia’s face throughout Jorge’s argument. She points out that they shouldn’t judge. I am sure she is speaking for herself. That just because Jimena betrayed her old boss doesn’t mean she is a traitor. Trejo brings the meeting back to its focus. Money.

Back to Adela and Carmen… all this build up to a let down, cause the entire plan for this meeting that erected from the great minds of Tacho and Epigmenio is that Adela write down an address of the supposed location where Epig is hiding. Now Adela does fall for the bait and writes down the address.

She calls the new scientist Emilio Varela and tells him that he needs to come to Mexico. He doesn’t like the idea. He claims that he hasn’t left his position since they started. Jimena has to tell him that it isn’t a request, it is an oder because they are going to install labs in Mexico and that it is per orders of Miguel. He finally agrees to come. She tells him that they will be waiting for him at the airport.

Adela and Carmen say goodbye and Adela leaves without incident although Carmen is pissed that she couldn’t just kill her on the spot. Tacho praises her for for her acting.

Miguel calls via video call and is telling his team about what he is doing to try and contain the incident. He is at a hotel with Edgar Sanchez Morris, who he says is one of the best lawyers in the world, as well as his other lawyers to figure out what they need to do to stop the investigation of Edna. He tells them that from their end, he needs them to reconstruct the financial system, which is what Trejo tells them he has been working on. He asks Flaco how likely it is that Edna’s hacks can break through into the information that was unable to be erased in the raid. Flaco tells him that he doesn’t think that even the best hackers can get through the nucleus of his system. Kenia tells him that even if they do get in, they still have time to erase any trace of a connection with whatever they find. Miguel asks for Jimena, Jorge tells him that she called in sick, but Flaco expresses his doubts in regards to her despite the fact that he knows his coworkers are not going to like it. Flaco says that the AG (Edna) is serious and that they could end up in jail, there is no way Jimena isn’t there because of a stomach ache. Miguel tells Flaco not to panic yet and that if they have any other questions. Trejo tells Miguel that they are all working together, to get out of the crisis. When Miguel hangs up Kenia tells Flaco to stop being hysterical, Flaco tells her that it isn’t hysteria, its paranoia.

Peligros, Adela and Ishiro are talking about the address that Adela got. She wants them to go to the address to confirm that Epig is really there, just to have the knowledge in case they need it. Ishiro tells Adela that he doesn’t like that she did that operation alone. Peligros reminds Ishiro that she wasn’t alone. That the fact that he didn’t know was another thing. Adela tells him that Miguel knows everything and that he agrees, so there is no point in arguing. She tells them to be careful, because if they are seen, it is going to trash all of the work she has done with Carmen. Peligros tells her of course they will be. Adela tells Ishiro that the last thing she wants to do is start a war. Ishiro tells her that he follows instructions. They will be careful.

Hans offers Jimena food, she doesn’t want any. He grabs a slice of pizza telling her that she should eat, because when she is hungry there may not be any left. In his creepy way, he tells her that there will always be a way for her to get from him what she wants, but maybe she will ask him for something else. This goes along with his disgusting comment earlier that I didn’t put, where he tells her to behave, but that he likes it when she doesn’t because it turns him on. This guy is sick! Jimena tells Hans, sidestepping his suggestiveness, that it is likely that Varela calls Miguel or the office and that they will come looking for her. Hans tells her that he hopes not because up to that point will her life last.

Tacho is with a guy looking at a camera feed, drone, mounted camera, something and see Ishiro and Peligros on the roof of a building close to the house. They are sneaking around on the roof to spy on the residence in question. Man Ishiro has a lot of makeup on. A car arrives and Carmen gets out. She and Tacho exchange words confirming that they are indeed being watched. Peligros confirms that it is Carmen, Epigmenio’s wife.

Epigmenio is dressing a man name Gallo dressed in his clothes. Making him look like him, but in a bullet proof jacket. He tells him not to worry, his family is going to be well compensated for his work. I am guessing that is in case the bullet proof jacket doesn’t work. “Epigmenio” arrives at the house. Tacho tells Carmen that the shooting could start any minute and she asks what they do if a bomb in thrown. He tells her they duck.

Peligros and Ishiro watch it all go down. Peligros confirming that it is Epigmenio, even though his face is indiscernible. They just watch.

At Naga, Flaco is unloading a new computer. Kenia asks him about the new computer and he tells her that he is going to leave it unconnected to the network, virgin. She teases him about being left with ‘needs’ from earlier. Flaco explains that the computer is going to house all of the confidential information that can only be seen there in the office. That if someone tries the incorrect password 3 times all of the data will be erased. Kenia asks who will have the password, he tells her just him and Miguel. Kenia says he doesn’t trust her.

I swear this episode is once again too much Epigmenio. He and Carmen are arguing over the fact that there was not an attack, once Miguel knew his whereabouts. He doesn’t like it. She thinks he should be glad nothing happened. Epig claims that he would have preferred an attack, at least then he would know what Miguel wanted. That if he doesn’t want to kill him, then why does he have his girlfriend going after Carmen. Tacho throws in that you have to be careful with the Japanese guy. There is extra security. Carmen, once again wants to kill Adela. Wow, she gets messed with and goes straight to killing. She is a mafiosos wife. Epig tells her, not yet, don’t get ahead of yourself. We have to have a good strategy. Miguel is very good at that. What is that dead fish look Miguel is giving?

Jimena is trying to be sneaky while Hans sleeps and grab her phone off the table. Unfortunately, she drops it on the floor and he wakes and then takes out the SIM card. The next morning, he meets Dr. Varela at the airport, as soon as they get to Jimena’s house, he pulls a gun on him and starts trying to get the formula out of him. He tells Hans that he doesn’t have the formula, Hans comes back with a drill ready to torture it out of him.

Duarte calls Epigmenio and his secretary (the one that tried to get hot and heavy with Hector) overheard the name Epig. She picks up the phone and hears them agree to meet.

Dr. Varela gives Hans the formula after some apparent torture, as there is blood everywhere. He threatens them that the formula better work.

Adela is at Naga company on the phone with Miguel and Trejo. He tells her that he is going to have to dismantle Jin Foundation as part of the new strategy they are developing. She is upset at leaving all of the women in the street. Miguel asks about Jimena, he tells Trejo that if she doesn’t come in or call in 30 minutes to go and see her. The Governor of Baja, Montero is there to see Miguel, and Adela is sent to meet with him. She is pissed about Jin and leaves without saying goodbye.

Duarte’s secretary goes to see Hector and tells him everything. They have a conversation in which Hector apologizes for leading her on and she tells him that after all that he has gone through for the information he was after, she could see that he had his reasons.

Hans meets with his scientist about the formula and wants him to create it and test it as soon as possible so that he can get rid of Varela.

Adela meets with Montero and she tells him that Miguel can’t see him. He isn’t too happy about it. She tells him he only needs to support Sayanes. His nose starts bleeding again and she gets him tissues. Remember, that this happened before with his nose. He blames it on the pollution of CDMX, says it doesn’t happen in TJ.

Claudia and Hector are arguing about him going to spy on the meeting between Epig and Duarte. She wants to go alone, he wants to go alone. They finally agree to go together. He tells her that she wanted him to be the same as before, well he is.

Trejo is trying to get ahold of Jimena. Flaco is tracking her phone. He says that it is untraceable. The only way that could happen is if it was destroyed or the battery was taken out. Ishiro asks him to look at her last calls. Flaco tells them that the last calls were to Trejo and to Napal. Ishiro and Trejo exchange looks, like they know what this means. Ishiro immediately splits.

Jimena and Varela are talking in the house. She asks him if he gave Hans the correct formula, he says yes, she tells him that they have to escape. That when he tries the formula they are going to be worthless to him and he will kill them.

Hans is at the the lab looking at the mice and saying that it all looks good. The scientist tells him that it looks good, but isnt because something is failing, that something is wrong with the formula. We see dead mice with blood on their faces. Hans says that Varela lied to him, the scientist says he doesn’t know, but something doesn’t add up.

Hector and Claudia arrive at the meeting place are arguing again, because Hector wants Claudia to stay in the car. They agree to do it together. He wants to find a place to hide.

Hans returns to the house furious because the formula isnt working. He confronts Varela, telling him that it is exactly the formula they are using at the lab. When a knock sounds at the door. We see Ishiro trying to peek in. Hans unties Jimena so she can answer the door and she pretends to be sick and tells Ishiro, can’t she have a day off to rest. Then before he leaves she tells him that she is sorry that she can’t meet him at Atari restaurant tonight, but can they do it another night. Ishiro says ok and leaves.

Claudia and Hector catch the conversation between Duarte and Epig. Duarte wants them to be on the same team, he wants them to take out Miguel. Proving that Miguel is a mafioso will discredit Sayanes. He wants to feed info to Edna and help her take Miguel down. Claudia and Hector are taking pictures the entire time and then accidentally set off the alarm to the car they were hiding behind. Epig goes to check it out, but they are not there.

Montero is getting ready for his interview. Before he goes on, he takes a pill out of his pocket and takes it. We are assuming it is Efilina, since he always wants it.

Hans has a gun on Varela, ready to execute him when Ishiro comes in and stabs him, I am assuming in the heart, from behind. Because he collapses and doesn’t even move a bit. Ishiro calms Jimena and unties her. She tells him that she knew he would figure out her clue. The word Atari, that she used for the restaurant means under threat in Japanese. She says she learned the word to impress Miguel, but that it was worthless. Ishiro asks her why she thinks it was worthless. That today that saved her life. Then her and Varela stand around looking panicked.

Final scene of the night, we see the entire world, or at least cast of El Dragon, la familia Garza, , Edna and crooked husband, Duarte, Sayanes himself, watching Montero give his interview. In the interview he names Sayanes as the obvious candidate for the presidency. That he knows no other candidate who is against corruption, clean and transparent. Montero says that he can’t say that about any other candidates. While Montero is giving the interview, Hector is looking at the photos he has developed of Duarte and Epigmenio and writing an article. He looks up and we see the blood running down the eyes of Montero. In the studio where he is being interviewed we see the aftermath. He asks for the interview to be paused. Freaks out, along with everyone around him about blood coming from his eyes. Tries to get up and collapses, seizing on the floor. End episode.

So, apparently there are no immediate addictive side effects of Efilina, but something is wrong, because it appears, over time…well, bleeding eyes, and I am assuming death. What is Miguel going to do when it is too good to be true?

That is all for tonight my friends. Sorry this post took so long. I did not have the focus I needed and it came super slow. Hope everyone had a great weekend, a great New Year, and back to the grind tomorrow, for those who are not already back at it. See you next week. Which for me might be my last, not sure of the total number of episodes.

Esther

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