Caray, Caray!

 1. A smiling  Natalia enters the kitchen as Mario and Chente continue to argue about who can provide Natalia with what she needs with Mario informing Chente that  he has arrived to put things in order. Natalia tells Mario how elegant he looks in his pj's. Mario snaps back that he feels ridiculous. Chente can see that because he doesn't have the "muscle" to fill them out.  Natalia notices the breakfast that Mario has made for them and asks Chente if he wouldn't agree that it is just lovely. Mario smirks and an infuriated Chente bites his tongue. 

2. Elias tells his  hysterical son not to worry because he has been working on  keeping him safe from the law. Elías asks Omar if anyone saw him leaving the room. Omar has to admit a maid must have seen him. Elías keeps up his act and says Omar did the right thing calling him because beyond anything else, Omar is his son and he will always protect him.  Elías believes him but "admits" that the police could be a problem with a "witness" and the "incriminating evidence." Omar is afraid of ending up in  jail for something he didn't do. Elías says he would never allow that to happen and will get him out of the country immediately.  As Omar keeps sobbing, Elías caresses his face and tells him to calm down. 

3. At Connie's country house, Regina is looking for Andrea. A cocktail sipping  Claudio can tells her  that Andrea had a fight with her novio and left to get some attention.  Regina goes looking for her. Tavo is also concerned about her.  Claudio tells Tavo that Omar misbehaved at his stag party so Andrea is now throwing a tantrum, that's all. 

4. Pati, Mau's mother, is visiting Samia at her house. They are talking about raising their sons. Mau just happened to give his mother Omar's phone. She gives it to a "grateful"Sami so she can talk to her son. Samia's smile changes to disdain when Pati turns and leaves. Samia enters somebody's number and smiles. 

5. Andrea is crying when Regina catches up to her in their room at the country house. She tries to assure her that everything will be fine. Andrea is overwrought and wonders what else can happen to her. First, their father abandoned them, then he left them without money and now her novio, just days before their wedding, cheats on her with some ordinary chick.  Regina tries to remind her that they are still together as sisters and they have a home with their mom. As for Omar, he must have been drunk because he never acts that way; it isn't his style. Andrea wonders if his parents were behind sending her the photos so that they would fight. Regina thinks that is obvious because Omar loves her. She has never seen a guy so happy to get married.  Andrea is upset because he hasn't answered any of her messages or calls. Regina says to give him a chance. When Andrea's phone sounds, they both think it must be  him. It is a message from "Omar" saying that he is sorry and that their relationship cannot continue. After reading the message, a shocked Andrea tells Regina that Omar just broke up with her through a text. 

6. Omar is still dazed and confused as his father slaps him get his attention and tells him they have to act. How much time does he think they have before the police arrive? The first thing that Omar wants to do is talk to Andrea. Elías pulls him back and asks him if he wants to rot in jail because tonight he will be traveling by private jet to England. Omar wants to talk to Andrea to tell her what is going on because they were going to get married next week. Elías slaps him to get his attention again. He asks Omar if he does not comprehend the seriousness of his situation when  there must be a warrant out for his arrest. An innocent woman lost her life and they are going to come after him.  In order to help him, Elías needs him out of the country. Elías adds if he talks to Andrea or sees her, he will not lift one finger to help him when the  police come to arrest him. He would rather see him in jail than married to the daughter of Adrián Cantú. He tells Omar to make up his mind like NOW. 

7. Omar talks to a photo of his Lucía about how good Natalia is with him and with Ben snd how he might be able to start over.  He concludes that he really can't yet because he still misses Lucía and  nobody will ever be able to take her place. He kisses her portrait and cries. 

8. Natalia gives Mario some money. He is not comfortable with accepting it but she insists. She still owes him and  is making out very well with her dessert business at the club. He is impressed with how far she has come. She tells him that he will be able to move on ahead also. She tells him about the rooming house where they rent inexpensive and safe rooms.  Mario asks if that sounds good to her. She says yes. He reminds her that they are going to get out of all of this TOGETHER. She says they will as FRIENDS who support each other in the good times and the bad.

9. Andrea is still upset that Omar broke up with her by text and has a sharp pain in her belly. Regina wants to take her to the doctor or talk to Connie. Andrea refuses because she doesn't want everyone to know that she is pregnant. Regina insists that they call their mom. Andrea doesn't want Regina sticking her nose in her business. She then has another sharp pain and agrees to go to the hospital but only with Connie and her, nobody else. 

10. Connie is upset with Tavo because he didn't have the courtesy to tell her he had returned. She asks if he is now adopting the bad manners of his employees. He says he was only trying to avoid disagreements  with her.  He is still upset about the way she humiliated 2XJosé. She reminds him that they have a social position to protect.  He concludes that is the root of their problem. She married a simple man and he never changed into somebody like her. He remembers how she was before she received her father's inheritance. Yes, he does feel more comfortable among his mechanics and the  people from the neighborhood that she despises so. He is really happy with them, but not at her side. Connie tells "Gusanito" (an insult: "little worm/not "Gusito" little Gus that she usually calls him) that he better watch it. He says he is only being honest. Neither of them deserves to live in this bitterness. Their marriage is made of lies and at this point,  is beyond rescue. The time has come for them both to realize it makes no sense to continue together and it would be better to separate.  Before anything else can be said, Regina comes asking for Connie's assistance with Andrea. 

11. Chente comes downstairs with Ben and asks about her friend. Natalia explains that he went to buy some clothes. Chente is going back to the spa to spend the day and will return tonight. 2XJosé called and told him he ran into Regina because the spa  is in the same town as her sister's country house. Natalia comments on how small the world is. 

12. Mario is uncomfortable on the streets of the neighborhood but grudgingly accepts his situation if that is what it takes.  He enters the boarding house where  he runs into is Vale which lightens his mood a bit and he explains how he needs to rent a room. Vale explains that somebody just moved out but she will have to call Chole. She tells him it will be cool being neighbors. 

13. When Connie arrives in the girls' room, Andrea is in such pain, she is having problems getting out of  bed. Connie goes to get rid of Tere and useless Claudio as Regina works with Andrea. 

14.  Connie lies and tells Tere and Claudio that Andrea is fine. She discovers that Tavo has left and manages to get Tere and Claudio out of the house  and into town with the promise of  free liquor. 

15. Connie gets back upstairs where a suffering Andrea makes a bolt for the washroom. Regina wants them to call their mother. Connie says they have to respect Andrea's wishes. Andrea shouts from the bathroom that she is bleeding. 

16. Vale enthusiastically shows Mario his room. She tells him it is one of the best ones and asks how he likes it. She notices his obvious lack of "enthusiasm". He thinks anything is better than  prison and admits that he never saw himself in a situation like this. That being said, he tells her he is going to be positive and start looking ahead. Vale thinks that is great. Her granny always told her to think of the good because there is something good to be taken even from the bad.  He smiles and has to agree. She gives him his keys. he can start occupying the room from tonight. She will lend him a blanket so he isn't cold. He says he will buy as much as his money will let him. Vale insists she will help him out because she arrived in the city just like him. When she got her job at the garage she was finally able to buy some stuff. He says it must have been very hard for her. She says she had no family, no friends, not even a dog to go BOW WOW! Mario laughs. She adds  that in spite of all that, she landed here with people who helped her out and now it is her turn to lend him a hand.  He nods and they fist bump on it but he still looks uncomfortable. 

17. Tavo has tracked Chole down to a street fair. He is all excited and gives her a great big hug. He has news. He got brave and told Connie he wants a separation.  Chole weakly smiles. 

18.  Vale teaches Mario how to save money by taking  a micro bus and not a taxi. She tells him there is nothing to be afraid of and leads him onto the micro. He has the hardest time riding standing up not knowing how to grab onto metal pole. Vale is amused and lets him grab onto her, too. 

19. Chente has given Natalia a lift to Connie's country house as he takes Ben back to the spa. Natalia thinks  that everyone in her family will be surprised to see her. 

20. As Natalia is arriving, Connie is getting Andrea and Regina in her car in the garage. Regina sees Natalia and wants her to come along to the hospital. Connie is having none of it since Andrea doesn't want her mother to know about her pregnancy. She leaves Regina standing in the garage and quickly pulls away. 

21. Natalia sees the car pull away with Connie driving and Regina standing in the garage. She asks Regina what is going on. Regina tells her the truth: Andrea isn't doing well and is on her way to the hospital.  She is pregnant. 

22. Chole wants to be sure that Tavo is telling her the truth about having told Connie that he wants a separation. He says he has taken the first step in being able to shout to the four winds that he loves her. Chole is interested if she agreed to a divorce. Tavo says they never got that far because one of his nieces fell ill and interrupted them. Tavo insists there is no way back. He has decided to get his freedom so he can  to give her his heart and his life. They kiss. 

23. Chente and Ben get to the spa and are ready to get changed and go to the pool with Granny Magos. As he looks up to the side, he sees JuanGa and Olga making out on the stairs. He coughs to stop the action. Chente asks what is going on. Olga says that she and Juanga are now novios.  All Juanga can do is smile ear to ear.  Chente isn't smiling.

24. Natalia is angry  because neither Andrea or Connie are answering their phones. Natalia asks why she wasn't told that Andrea was pregnant. Regina says she told her to tell her  a thousand times but Andrea refused. Natalia tells Regina she can never keep something like that from her again. She has to use her own good judgment above all else no matter what anyone  says. Regina explains  that her sister  took the test just before coming here. She didn't want anyone to find out until after the wedding least of all Omar.  Natalia concludes that Omar  doesn't know either. Natalia asks where Omar is. Regina explains that he had his stag party and Andrea started to feel bad after he sent her some photos of him kising another girl. Natalia is surprised but is aghast when Regina tells her that Omar cancelled the wedding. Natalia cannot believe it and continues calling Andrea.

25.  Claudio tells Tere that the marvelous liquor he got is what raises this town to being a "pueblo mágico" ("magical town" which is a bona fide label given to towns by the Mexican government for the special things they offer tourists) They spot Chole and Tavo together holding hands, laughing and having a good time. Things are uncomfortable all around as Chole explains that Chente's family invited her to the spa for the weekend. Connie confirms that Chole runs Connie's rooming house and has  the beauty shop where Tere does her readings. Claudio "suggests" they all share the bottle of liquor he has. 

26. Olga manages to get her hands on Ben babysitting him while Chente talks to Juanga.  She asks him if he likes the idea of her being his new aunt. He shakes his head in fear. She asks if he would like her better being his . . . mother. He shakes his head harder and starts to cry. She tells him that is a pity because his father got really jealous when he saw her and JuanGa together. She has a secret for him. She has no interest in JuanGa but is going to behave herself and be the best novia ever.  Since JuanGa is a ladies' man,  she is going to get him to cheat on her and everyone will think he broke her heart. And who will console her? His daddy! Ben strongly shakes his head as he sobs. Olga thinks one thing will lead to another and they will get married! Ben continues to shake his head as Olga enthusiastically nods. 

27. Chente wants Juanga to tell it to him straight. Did he become novios with Olga to make Chole jealous? It isn't good to use a woman and play with her feelings. Juanga says he and Olga  are both adults,  single and want to give it a try, so what is wrong with that? Chente says nothing is wrong with that. Juanga asks if Chente is jealous because if he is, he will step aside to avoid problems with him. Chente explains that he has no interest in Olga as a woman. After what she did getting drunk, Chente is sure she understands that they can never be anything more than friends. Chente insists there is no problem but he wants to make sure that JuanGa behaves like a gentleman with her, respects her  and doesn't keep on going out with this one and  that one and end up hurting her. JuanGa pledges that he will be faithful for the first time in his life. 

28. Olga tells Ben that he should go ahead and cry just like she cried when his father got rid of her because of HIM and his comments about her.  She terrorizes him some more as he tries to escape her presence.  She grabs him and sits him back down as he continues to cry. She tells him that he has to keep her secrets. She knows the thieves who killed his mother and if he doesn't shut up and help her, she will tell them where he lives so they can steal him away. As people pass, she picks him up and pretends to be consoling him. 

29. Connie is supporting a wailing Andrea down the hospital corridor looking for help. Finally, hospital personnel arrive with a wheel chair and Connie yells out Andrea's symptoms as they roll her away. 

30. Connie gets a call from Natalia asking where her daughter is. Connie explains that they arrived at the hospital and that Andrea is being attended to. Natalia wants to know where they are so she can come. Connie tells her that Andrea doesn't want to see her. Natalia says she is her mother. Connie says she is her aunt and the difference is that she is respecting Andrea's decisions. Furthermore, Andrea is in a hospital that Natalia could never afford. Since Connie is paying the bill, she is making  the decisions. Natalia should be pleased that her daughter is being attended to and she is at her side. 

31. Elías brings Omar back home where his mother greets him. She is all over her son. Elías stops her saying he isn't in favor of anyone ever pitying anyone with the Haddad name. Elías orders Omar  to go upstairs and take a bath. He will be flying to London tonight. Omar tells his father that all of his belongings and passport are at Mau's place.  Samia says she took care of that and all of his belonging are now here at the house.  Omar says he is going to his room. Samia reminds him he is going to the guest room. His old room is her yoga room now. 

32. Samia tells her husband that she has never seen her son like that. He is destroyed. The color of his aura doesn't shine like it did. Elías insists that he will get over it. She is afraid that maybe Elías went too far and that Omar will never be the same. Elías says that is what this was about. Look at him now: docile, submissive and obedient without that spirit that made him defy him all of  the time. He had to break his will. Omar is HIS son; HIS heir. The power belongs to him (Elías).   He alone will decide Omar's future.

33. Granny Magos makes it clear that she is not happy with that nasty scorpion Olga being JuanGa's novia and she is praying for him. JuanGa wants  Granny Magos give her a chance. It sounds like that isn't happening. Olga returns with Ben as Chente gets a call from Natalia. After the call, he tells the family he has to go pick Natalia up because one of her daughters is in the hospital. He leaves taking Ben with him and JuanGa and Olga smooching it up.

34. Mario emerges from his room in new clothes to a smiling Vale. He gives her credit for guiding him to the right places so he was able to buy everything he needed at good prices. She has bought them some food. He is impressed with the sandwich; it is so much better than jail food. She thinks that as he goes on discovering what he was missing in jail, he is going to find it all much "tastier" than before. 

35. Omar has emerged from the shower when Samia checks on him to see if he is any calmer. No, he isn't because eh ruins his life. His eyes close and he sees the body of that girl there. She tells him that he has to forget that night. He thinks he needs to remember what happened and what he did. Samia makes it clear that HE didn't do anything. She wants him to forget it all and go to London. He asks what about Andrea?  

36. Samia wonders what the big deal is. Omar needs to give her an explanation. He cannot  disappear from her life from one day to the next. Sami informs him that he started it and he will have to accept the consequences part of which is living without Andrea (Hmmm? Yikes?. . . in this scene, Samia sort of looks like Andrea or is it that Andrea looks like Samia?)  He wants to say goodbye to Andrea, to tell her to wait for him, to know that he is going against his will and that he loves her.. . with his whole heart. Sobbing, on his knees and  kissing his mother's hands, he begs his mother to help him. Samia tells him to write Andrea but not on his social networks because his father will just delete them. If he writes Andrea a letter, Samia promises him that she will personally deliver it to Andrea. Omar nods and  thanks his "mommy." 

37. A doctor tells Connie that Andrea is stable and her pregnancy is out of danger.  He explains that Andrea was suffering from a complicated case of anxiety and stress. She also was showing  signs of a light case of anemia. It is important for her to drink lots of liquids, folic acid, vitamins, and B12 complex. Andrea can go home but she must rest so her pregnancy  isn't put at risk. 

38. Regina sees Ben who is crying. She asks if he is missing his mommy. He nods. She tells him that his mommy always is taking care of him  from heaven. ( Poor kid has to wonder about that after his Olga experiences) Regina tells him she is worried about her sister. She would like to help her but doesn't know how to.  She asks him why doesn't he want to speak. He can tell her anything.  He is like her little brother. Ben desperately tries to talk but nothing comes out.  Regina tells him to calm down. He doesn't have to force himself.  He will talk when he can. Regina says she is there for him and he is safe with her. She assures him that everything will be fine. She hugs and hold him. 

39. Natalia is over the edge telling Chente that her sister wants to kidnap her daughter.  She is ready to call the police when Chente tells her not to complicate things further. Yes, her sister crossed a line but it is best to keep a cool head at this time. She says if it were Ben, he would be singing a different tune. If she only knew what hospital she was in.  Chente agrees to take her to every private hospital and clinic in an effort to track Andrea down.

40. Tere, Claudio and Tavo return. Tere asks what Natalia is doing there. Claudio asks if that barbarian Chente did something to her. Natalia wants to know why they  didn't tell her that Andrea wasn't feeling well. Tere says they didn't want to bother her. Andrea had a disagreement with Omar but she was calmer. Connie told her that she was feeling better.  Natalia realizes that her mother is missing information. She tells her that Andrea is in the hospital and Omar and Andrea didn't have a disagreement.  Andrea is pregnant. Tere can only say "NO!"  Chente suggests they get going and goes to talk to Ben. Everyone wants to go with Natalia.  Tavo offers to call Connie. Natalia tells him that is useless because her phones turned off. Claudio tries to offer an  explanation . . . but Tere shuts him up quickly. Tere suggest that maybe Fernanda could help. She has good connections with the hospitals. Natalia will call her on the way. They all leave together. 

41. Connie has brought Andrea back to her house in the city. She tells Andrea she can stay in the guest room. Andrea asks Connie for her cellphone. Connie tells Andrea  that she has had it turned off because her mother won't stop calling her and she cannot get stressed out. Andrea wants to at least answer her messages. Maybe Omar. . .    Connie tells her to take control of herself. Is she going to dignify a man who broke up with her and cheated on her just days before their wedding with a response? She needs to rest PERIOD. FULL STOP. Andrea begs Connie saying the only way she will be calm is to see her messages. After seeing them, she will turn off her phone and give it back to Connie. She accesses her messages as Connie stands and watches her very move. 

42. Omar is hard at work on his letter to Andrea with no success.  The desk is covered in failed attempts. . He tries again telling her that he loves her and that he is always going to be . . . He gives up and picks up the phone.  

43. Andrea has been allowed to keep her phone. She is in the guest room when it rings. She finally answers. He starts out with addressing her as Andrea, my love. She asks what is it that he wants. He says that he needs to see her. 

44. Natalia is in the truck driving back to the city with Regina, Chente and Ben calling for information on Andrea. Fernanda is going to help them and find out what she can. Suddenly, Connie calls Natalia. Connie is calling so Natalia can calm down.  Natalia will not be happy until she sees her daughter. Connie tells her that the danger has passed and that the doctor recommended rest and no stress so her pregnancy isn't put at risk. They discharged Andrea from the hospital and Connie has her at her house. Natalia says she is on her way. Connie advises her to stay  away because her presence will upset Andrea. Andrea is asleep. Connie suggests that she let her rest tonight and that tomorrow she can talk with her. Natalia does not agree. Connie tells her to be wise and to think about the health of her daughter. Natalia starts to tell her that she cannot stop her from . . . when Connie tells her again that Andrea is at her house, she is well and is resting. Natalia can come by for breakfast tomorrow and she can talk to Andrea. Connie says goodbye and ends the call. Regina asks what happened but Natalia has no answer. 

45.  Connie comes into Andrea's room and sees she is  still dressed. Why is she not in her night clothes and resting? Andrea explains that Omar called and he wants to see her to clear things up. Connie asks if she is going to allow that after what he did to her. Andrea says she wants to hear what he has to say and that he is coming over. Connie cannot see her forgiving him after the way he behaved. Andrea is also going to tell him that they are expecting a baby. Connie says if she is sure about what she is going to do, she supports her. That way, Omar can  be responsible for the baby.  He will have to marry her even if he doesn't want to.  Andrea says she loves him so much. She doesn't want to force him but she doesn't want to lose him. Connie says that they can hope that Omar makes the best decision. She tells Andrea to rest for a bit. She will let Andrea know when he gets there. Andrea thanks Connie for everything and waits. 

46. Elías calls for Omar to come downstairs. It is time to go to the airport. An alarmed Samia appears letting him know that Omar isn't anywhere in the house. He took her car and left. 

47. Omar arrives at Connie's house telling Connie  he is there to see Andrea. Connie tells him that will not be possible because her niece doesn't want any contact with him. 

FIN

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