Caray, Caray!

 ⦁ Natalia and Andrea have a sweet mother-daughter chat about motherhood.  Andi also acknowledges that Nata is only back with Adrian to assist the police.  Andi has accepted this and holds out a sliver of hope that he's clean as the wind-driven snow, but also admits she knows Vicente is her mother's true love and wishes the best for them once all is over.

⦁ At breakfast with Veronica, Elias has a hearty meal.  Vero says it's a shame that Samia is stuck with a man who doesn't love her and all for money.  Eli gobbles through his food and says something like she knows what's good for her and how much she's got to lose.  (Sounds like a confirmation to me....)He chucks her under the chin and tells her not to become traditional.  It bores him. She tells herself in a fit of pique as he walks out the door that he's a fool and doesn't know what awaits him. 

⦁ Teresa goes to the jailhouse for Claudio's release.  He's totally sober for the first time ever in their relationship.  He admits it.  She looks at him with different eyes.  The jailer, who is the local AA leader reminds him of their meeting that evening.  Tere and Clod go for coffee.

⦁ JoseJosePepePepe is back at the private school and will be accepted as long as he makes up the classwork and exams missed.  (Child's play for a genius like him, right?)  He and Regina are besties again.  Lorenzo and his golden locks have returned to his parents' home.  Regi mentions he didn't even bother to say goodbye.  (Viewerville waves farewell and good riddance.) JJ admits to Regi that he's still got the hots for her and wants another chance.  She smiles and doesn't say no.

⦁ In Adi's kitchen, he's striking up a conversation with Juanga who explains he's Nata's sous chef/assistant in the kitchen. Juanga has explained that while her kitchen is being repaired, this kitchen will be their workplace. Adi asks if his brother got married and Juanga's answer is that he was saved from making the worst mistake of his life.  Adi prods a bit for specifics.  "--But wasn't she carrying his kid?"  "--It seems that no, she was carrying somebody else's kid.  And???"

⦁ Over coffee, Clod explains to Tere how difficult it is to remain sober.  He tells her he cannot overcome the vice without her being there for him.  She tells him they're no longer a couple.  She looks like she wants anything but to be chained to him for life because of his emotional weaknesses, but she gives in for a while.

⦁ Back at Adrian's manse, he gives Nata a hard time over her really wanting to return to Chente's side now that he's not marrying Olga.  She reminds him she never lied about her feelings for Chente, but wants to give Adi another chance to make their marriage work and to keep the family together. Mainly, she wants proof that he won't go fooling around again behind her back.  He promises to do his part.  (Of course, we know he's got all his fingers and toes crossed when he tells her this....)  He wants her to remain in the manse and never go back to the barrio.  She tells him the plan is to remain only till their grandchild is born and Andi's back on her feet.  That should be time enough to see if they can make it work....He says he wants her never to see Chente again.  She says seems that he is also running into Vero quite often himself.  Could he do the same?  Or will he deny the two of them are still seeing each other?  

⦁ Adrian takes offense at the suggestion that he and Vero are still getting together and gettin' it on.  He yells at her that of course that's been over forever!  I am not the naive female from before.  Time will tell.  She dismisses him to return to her work in the kitchen.  

⦁ Later in the day, Omar and Chente are chatting in the auto parts store.  Omi is excited because the university he attended in London will allow him to finish his degree online.  Chente mentions he plans to finish high school online also and then to try for some professional training as well online.

⦁ Adi pays a visit to Vero's.  His news is that now Chente suspects Vulga's demon spawn is somebody else's.  They agree that La Vulga needs to be shut down and shut up.  He has too much to lose to allow that trailer trash to wreck his long-term plans.  Neither think Nata suspects it could be his bastard. Vero says she'll check into things.  He suggests Vero be very discreet; Nata should never learn that they are still lovers.  Vero says not a chance.  Adi and she are too good a team together.  Once he gets his mitts on Nata's inheritance and Vero manages to steal Elia's away from him nothing will stop the two of them.  They'll be on top of the world again and no betrayals or he'll kill her--if she doesn't kill him first, she assures him.  They seal the dream deal with another kiss and some afternoon delight.

⦁ While Adi's gone, Nata takes a look around Adrian's office and finds his computer and giant floor safe.  However, she doesn't have his password.  She has to leave it alone for now.

⦁ Mario and Eli are finishing lunch.  Mario insists he wants in on Eli's big-money deals.  Eli says he does want shed of Adrian but needs someone he can trust to work with.  It must be somebody who makes money like it's magic the same way Adi does.  Mario advises him not to dismiss his talents out of hand.  I do a good job and nothing frightens him.  Elias says appearances are everything in this line of work and rather than getting serious with his alley cat from the barrio he's got to marry somebody of his same class and background.  The camera widens and we see that the undercover cop is listening at the table across the room to this entire conversation.  Once Eli is gone, the cop reminds Mario he's got to give the guy time to swallow the hook.  Then they can reel him in and throw the book at him.

⦁ Valentina is mad at herself and the world for breaking off with Mario.  Seeing how happy Chole and Gustavo now only makes it worse.  She tells Chole all the times she caught him with his exes.  Of course, he was only talking to them.  Chole says he has a right to speak with them.  

⦁ At the same time, Chente takes a look around the old house.  Vero walks in and seductively says it's time she got to know the man who has stolen her BFF's heartNata, meanwhile, is meeting with the lady detective.  Nata couldn't get into the computer because she didn't have the password; the same with the safe of his, since she didn't know the combination.  No problem!  The detective hands her a USB thumb drive and says to put it into the computer.  It's going to download a virus that will allow them to remotely access his computer and all his files.  He will never know the difference.  

⦁ Chente resists Vero's seductive charms and asks her to get to the point already.  She tells him not to get so defensive.  They want the same thing: to get Nata away from Adrian, permanently.

⦁ Back at Adi's manse, Nata manages to put the USB into his computer and deliver the virus just in the nick of time.  Adi comes looking for her and she then pretends to be trying to look up recipes on his computer.  She didn't know the password.  He tells her it is her birthday.

⦁ Chente doesn't fall for Vero's suspicions about whether Adrian and Nata are sleeping once again under the same roof and as lovers.  He trusts Nata to be there for the reasons she gave him. Vero asks if there are other motives, her true motives for being there.  He realizes Vero's trying to get dirt on Nata and questions her about it.  Vero answers, "--Wouldn't you? Adrian and I are lovers and will love each other till the day we die.  Don't stop fighting to get her back.  Don't let him win her back, because he's mine alone.  And I will defend that love with all I have (using tooth and nail).

⦁ Clod attends his first AA meeting and gives his little speech.  His mama drank.  His mama had great expectations.  He drank to hide his disappointment in not becoming the great politician she'd wanted him to be.  FF>> FF>>

⦁ Tere has coffee with Magos and tells her about Clod's supposed change.  "--One week, eh?  Well, the proof is in the pudding.  Don't get your hopes up. " Julian comes to see her.  She tells him about Clod's attempt to get his disease under control.  She cannot abandon him when he needs her so much.  Julian understands and will wait for her on the sidelines, we suppose.  

⦁ Mario has a car for Tina to work on and fix.  They have a spat about overlooking their personal problems to through with their professional needs.  He'll bring the car tomorrow.

⦁ JJ gets on Tina's case for treating Mario so meanly.  Doesn't she see that Mario only suggested bringing the car to have a chance to see her again?  She screwed the pooch and big time!  She's upset with herself.  FF>>FF>>

⦁ Nata has come back to look at the progress on the house.  Chente is still there and he tells her Vero had stopped in.  Obviously, she suspects Nata's motives for getting back with Adrian.  Chente thinks Adi sent her there to learn what her reasons are.  He's scared because he cannot be there to protect her if she's in danger.  She reassures him that she's only there to take care of Andi and once her grandchild is born, she's coming back to be with him. He's excited and says then during her time away over the next couple of months he'll have the house renovated.  They'll grow old there together.  They kiss.

⦁ Two months later they are still kissing. JJ is there with Regi who is taking pictures of the renovated rooms and Benji jumping for joy.

⦁ Back at Adi's manse, Andi feels like a big balloon and is tired of staying in bed.  Omi is studying at his computer.  

⦁ Constanza has just signed away her entire fortune to Elias as part of their agreement to get full control of Andi and Omi's baby.  The next step is for her to agree to pretend to have died.  Eli will arrange it to happen that night.  Why so soon?  (Cuz Elias is a greedy sumbitch.  That's why!)  He tells her it's necessary and once she and his grandson are safely out of the country, he'll sign it all back over to her again.  Although, she'll have a totally new identity.  Her sister and BIL will never be able to find her.

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