Caray, Caray!

On the Millan’s front lawn, Juan and Julieta fight about her relationship with Mateo. He doesn’t want to hear any of her explanations, but she insist and says she never gave it much importance, that’s why she never said anything. Juan say Mateo trying to kill himself for her is important, so Julieta declares she loves him and only him. Juan says he doesn’t love her back, he was just using her in his loneliness. Juli wonders if this has anything to do with her jealousy, but Juan say no, they are over and she has to respect his decision! He apologizes, but he doesn’t want to hurt her anymore. Julieta blames Sara, Juan says this is about much more than that. Julieta finally caves and they agree to keep things professional at work (won’t that be fun to watch).

Lucas visits Sara in her room. They chat about the mess in their lives and then Lucas mentions the next day it’s Santa Catalina’s Day, a moment of celebration in their house. Sara is looking forward to having some fun for once.

In the study Prospero tells Deb she can’t partner with Rosa, because his wife almost discovered their affair. Deb says that’s not an issue, tries to jump his bones in Saint Severiano’s office, but Prospi pushes her away. Deb says she will never tell Rosa the truth, but Prospi might. He swears he could never leave his family and doesn’t respond when Deb asks if he’d suffer if Rosa left him. Deb continues to kiss him just as Pedro walks in and reminds them this is not a hotel. But they can proceed, they make a great pair. Prospi tries to say they were talking business, Pedro is not fooled and reminds Deb this is his father’s study.

More of Mopey Mateo, who is afraid his brother Juan will never forgive him. If only he could change and become a new and improved Mateo. Modesto encourages him to cry if he needs to, Mateo remembers Severiano didn’t like to see him like this.

Alone with Deb, Pedro remarks how much she likes to destroy people around her, especially families. If he finds out she was the one to give that wine to Mateo, he will destroy her. What if Rosa were to find out about Prospi? Deb warns him not to mess with her, so Pedro actually chokes her, saying he’s only using Prospi now as he used Seve in the past. Deb just smirks.

Juan is in chapel, praying. He needs to talk to God, ask him for strength and clarity, to find the best way to fulfil his father’s wishes. Enter Sara, who kneels next to Juan, asking him not to leave. She is sorry for the fighting, she wants nothing more then to keep the peace and work together – she grabs his hand as she speaks, he asks her not to leave him, they talk some mumbo jumbo about receiving with open arms things they’ve been waiting for all your lives… Are these two going to kiss already, or do they plan on wasting the little chemistry they have on gibberish?

The next day, at the stables, Bryan and Lucas talk about Jessica and Bryan thanks Lucas for helping them cover their relationship. Neither men likes the situation, but since they don’t have the pantalones to protest, Jess is going to decide their lives, I guess. Sara arrives, so Bryan leaves. Lucas tells her about being pretend boyfriend to Jess, but he likes someone else.  Sara encourages him to be himself and tell the girl what he feels. Lucas realizes she doesn’t have a horse yet, so he decides he will buy her one.

Stop everything you’re doing on the Patio and glue your eyes to the screen, because Pedro is doing a workout routine. Shirtless. Huffing and puffing, brooding for our viewing pleasure. Deb sees him through the opened door and of course she can’t help herself but provoke him (I bet she’d like a piece of that instead of the middle aged men she usually gets to bang). Pedro says he is working out to conquer a beautiful woman, and no, it’s not her, he’s not into older women. Besides, she has Prospi, she can “work” with him. Deb says his charms might work on country girls, but not on someone like her daughter Sara, who only likes men like Juan. This touches a nerve with Pedro, who promises Deb he will win Sara over. If the guy had a little bit of actual self-confidence and not just misplaced arrogance he’d see he’s a better catch than his too serious, no fire, no sparkle older brother.

Juan and Modesto are in the kitchen, drinking coffee and talking about Mateo, who is doing better. Then Juan mentions his relationship status with Juli, Modesto thinks the break up is for the better. Then Juan goes searching for Sara.

Intermission of Adela and her family… she realizes Brandon and Dulce have something going on and the two have to confess they are novios. Adela then asks Augie to help her decorate the chapel for the Santa Catalina party.  

Rosa is dressed up for the party, mistaking Austrians for Australians. She is waiting for Juli to get ready so they can all go to the ranch and witness as Juli takes her rightful place as a patrona and whatnot.

Juan finds Sara at the stables and wants to talk to her. He broke up with Juli because he couldn’t be with her anymore, he doesn’t love her. Sara mentions the promise he made to her parents, but Juan wants to start over with someone he truly loves… He’s getting closer just in time for Pedro to arrive with a horse, which he wants to offer to Sara. Sara doesn’t want to accept Pedro’s gift, but Juan encourages her to do it, Pedro rarely gives heartfelt presents.

Alondra and Julieta cry over the men in their lives: Alondra over Lucas and Juli because Juan left her. Alondra thinks her sister needs to fight for him.

It’s party time. The Del Montes arrive on their horses, while the ranch people clap. Rosa thinks they are all so handsome, just like their father was. Not knowing about the break up, her parents practically push Julieta into a kiss with Juan, only steps away from Mateo. They all wonder where Simon is.

Well, he is shirtless, ironing his clothes and remembering the day of the accident and his father asking for him not to leave. We see that he eventually goes back for Severiano and we return to the present day, where Simon is in a fetal position on the floor, crying and apologizing to his father for not saving him.

Julieta takes Juan aside to tell him she hasn’t spoken to her parents yet. He says he will talk to them, too, but then he gets distracted by Sara appearing on her new horse. More clapping ensues and Pedro is the one to help her off the horse. Modesto looks upset when he sees that Bertha has come, too, but quickly covers his agitation by giving some orders about the arrangement of the tables.

Enter Deb, who marvels at the sight of Sara’s horse. Pedro’s gift and Deb notices he doesn’t waste any time. Not that it matters, since it looks like Sara only has eyes for Juan. After she leaves, Deb and Pedro quarrel for a bit, in an almost friendly manner.

Sara says hello to Julieta, they complement each other and they chat politely for a second.

Lucas has come to search for Simon, who’s still on the floor. He’s OK, he just remembered dad’s death – he was there the day he died, he has a hard time getting over it. He hugs Lucas, apologizes for failing – it’s worth noting that he’s still shirtless and he “wears” it well.

It’s time for the celebration. Julieta runs to stand next to Juan (and Mateo) in the first rang. Sara and Pedro are in the front, too, on the other side and Juli remarks how good they look together. Rosa is outside, searching for her other daughters when Deb arrives to say that she’d love to travel together to Milan (not Millan) when they become partners. Rosa takes advantage of this to say some more nonsense about Europe to Bertha’s horror. Then they both go, leaving Prospi with Deb. They eventually go inside the chapel.

Jess and Bryan are making out behind a wall. He’s upset because of what happened with his mother’s shop, but that shouldn’t affect them, Jess thinks. Alondra arrives to warn that Rosa could see them and here she is, scolding her daughter and asking Bertha to fight Bryan (!) But he won’t hit a woman and Bertha wants a fair fight. So Rosa accuses Bryan of being too poor for his daughter, maybe she should see how it is to live in poverty. Bryan says love should be enough, but Rosa couldn’t care less. Bryan leaves and Rosa drags Jess to the chapel.

Paloma is upset she couldn’t go to the party, too, because her father didn’t let her (how old is this girl, isn’t she almost a lawyer, so very much a grown up?) Tadeo would like to go to the party with his mom and tio Pedro, but Corni doesn’t want to let him. He asks Tadeo to stop calling Pedro his uncle and badmouths Bea. Salvador and Paloma promptly intervene, Paloma even warns him about the legal repercussions of parent alienation. Even Tadeo protests to his father speaking badly of mom. Poor child.

Now it’s time for the food and some cheers in Santa Catalina’s honor. The brothers are all sharing a table and Augustin is sitting with them, due to Juan’s invitation (even if Pedro asks him to sit someplace else).

At Prospi’s table, Deb mentions wanting to change his old fashioned looks, even if she loves him none the less. She tries to suggest a romantic rendez vous later on, but Prospi says no. Rosa arrives with her other two daughters (Juli is at Juan’s table).

Time for a speech from Juan, the new patron: he speaks about family unity and love, their great father, may he rest in peace, his legacy etc.. etc… The crowd then asks for a speech from the patrona, Sara, but she hesitates just enough for Juli to take advantage and grab the microphone from Juan and say it’s her turn to speak now. Nobody looks happy, except for Rosa.

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