Caray, Caray!

Lupita and a tank top wearing, muscle showing Esteban are in the garden talking about Paz being the first woman he ever noticed since Berenice’s death. He had to be strong for his kids and Lupita totally understands, she had to take care of her children alone, too. And she’s sure their loved ones are watching over them from the sky, wishing for them to be happy.

Lupita mentions how much Paz has been suffering because of the loss of her daughter. She’d want nothing more than for her to find a good man. Esteban agrees, but he’d rather ask her how she feels first. Their road to finding love together won’t be an easy one. And he knows they might look incompatible, but he has humble origins, too. Lupita is a bit worried, because he’s now rich and what about his kids and his suegra?

They hold hands and Esteban promises to protect Paz no matter what.

Ginebra continues her sob story. Even now that her dearly husband’s killer has been incarcerated, she can’t find any kind of peace. Where is her sweet, beautiful daughter?

Paz looks very conflicted, Ginebra surely got to her. She leaves the circle and remembers her mom urging her to tell the truth.

Ginebra comes to her, what is the matter? Paz says they have so many things in common, they actually share a daughter! Gin remembers Vermin’s revelation about Paz being his baby momma.

Whatever do you mean, she asks, but Paz backtracks, saying she only meant to say they share the pain of having lost a child.

Monica arrives to introduce herself to Ginebra, offers to be her therapist. Gin is already seeing someone, but Monica gives her a card, just in case, it’s obvious she has a lot on her chest (and the way she says this, it’s not clear if she suspects something).

When the doc leaves them alone, Gin tells Paz this was so hard for her to do, she’s not sure she can come back. Paz understands, it was the same for her at the beginning, but they need to confront their demons. Gin asks if she saw that little girl again and Paz nods “no”.

Luna would like to unite her two families, all of them can live together. Mireya thinks it’s a cute idea, but has to leave the room because Mauro calls, asking for another date.

Paz arrives home and Luna gives her a huge, slow-motion hug. The boys are eavesdropping on Mireya, they know she’s been talking with a man. Salomon is cool with the idea but would like details. Pepa thinks mom deserves her privacy. Salo leaves to hang out with Gala and Luna is curious to know who Mireya’s new guy is, too. Cute scene!

Pepa wonders what would happen if they were to leave the house, but Mireya is sure that will never happen. Oops!

Gala and Salo are out, roller-skating. If this is them pretending to date, what on Earth is real dating then? He’s surprised she likes such a simple park, Gala actually touches his hand, he shouldn’t judge before knowing her. And then they start giggling. They are kind of cute together.

Lupita is shocked to find out about her family playing “mission impossible” at the hospital, she scolds Paz for going too far. She’s committing another crime now, their family has never done anything like this before. And what a coincidence that Vermin is all of a sudden their accomplice. Lupita is getting very angry, she is sure Paz will end up in jail and lose Luna. She is risking everything for a girl that is not even hers. Now the cops are searching for a child who went missing from a hospital. Vermin tries to reassure Lupita, they were very careful when committing their crime. She is obviously not impressed, so Mireya tries to defend Paz’ actions, too, what if Luna’s mom is a bad person?

Vermin says it was his idea to get the girl out of the hospital, being with her makes him realize he would have loved to have been a better father to his own daughter.

Paz says she will take full responsibility if they are found out. But Lupita knows they will all suffer because of this and even if Paz has Luna’s love now, she will lose it and suffer again, just like it happened six years ago.

And then Lupita gives Paz an ultimatum: Paz has two weeks to solve this situation, not a day more.

Kenzo and Nandy are shopping. He comes out wearing some boring sweater, then tries on a shirt with some blazer. Nandy likes! How is this different from his previous style? And why would teenage boys care about what their dad wears as long as he doesn't dress like a bum?

Later he’s trying on a tux , when would he even wear this? Maybe for your wedding, Nandy suggests. Kenzo says he’s done with marriage. Nandy would love to walk down the isle, but in her situation that’s not possible. Never say never, Kenzo says and Nandy adds that he looks just like a galan, every woman’s dream.

And then she really goes, she likes him… a lot.

Kenzo is flattered, but... They are becoming so close, he wants to help her improve, work together… but only as friends. Nandy is sad, but not surprised. She leaves.

Luna is with Pepa on the roof, she thinks about Monito, while he’s in the street, in front of the house, grabbing a pear that has fallen on the ground. He thinks he sees Luna in another girl, calls her name and real Luna almost hears him from the roof and feels very sad.

It’s night-time and Gala wants Salo to only date her, even if it’s “fake dating”. Salo wonders what’s in it for him. Gala mentions Jeronimo being jealous. Salo’s ex arrives to warn Gala that Salo cheated on her, so be careful! He might break your heart, too!

When alone again Gala tells Salo that can’t be possible, since they are not really dating. And he won’t suffer, either, since he’s not interested in her like that. She will make Jeronimo jealous, and he will maybe get Gema to get back together with him. It’s a win-win.

Yeah, sure, Salo kind of agrees and then quotes some famous lyrics from Maluma about the four of them being happy together.

It’s a deal! As they continue their fake date, Salo realizes he has some money left, would Gala want a yogurt? Don't know, can she throw it all up in a back alley right after? Or is that not "fake-date" proper behaviour?

Paz and Mireya talk about their Mauro plan. They are not confident they can find a solution and solve all their problems in the next two weeks. Paz was impressed by the way Ginebra spoke, what if she’s a good mom after all?

Lupita is trying to hear what they’re saying but there is a knock at the door. It’s Esteban, asking Paz to go dance with him tonight! They could use the distraction. Paz invites him in, offers him a drink and both Mireya and Lupita welcome him. So, will she be his “dancing” partner tonight?Paz is not sure, she’s kind of busy, but Lupita reassures her, she will take care of everything (and Mireya is cheering in the background).

Paz hurries to go get her dancing shoes and Lupita congratulates Esteban for making the first step.

Paz is tucking Luna in, she loves her so much. She has to go out a bit, she’s going dancing with a very nice man, hopefully they can meet soon. And the kid falls asleep immediately, like no real child ever does. Paz remembers the moment when she was told her baby is gone. Where could her daughter be?

Vermin finds Esteban in the house, makes a face when Esteban tells him he’s taking Paz out.

And out they are, to some sort of vecindad fiesta. They are talking about this and that and Esteban tells her she’s such a great woman and so hard to forget. Then he starts dancing to the rhythm and yeah, he has the moves! They start dancing together, not a slow dance, but as they keep talking, their faces are almost touching

He needed this, forget about the stress and the worries, just live in the present. Paz is game and as they continue dancing, closer and closer, he promises to protect her. She’s sure he will, she’s felt it ever since she started working for him. He says his life has changed since he met her, she brings so much joy and light to his life. And here they are alone, dancing (and as he talks, the other dancers in the background symbolically disappear). Their foreheads are now touching, but the music is over, so they need to break away from yet another smoldering hug.

In another part of town, another pair is doing a dance, the one of who gets drunk first on tequila shots. Mireya and Mauro talk about the proper way to drink, then Mireya says it’s been so long since she’s been out with a man. She is always busy with her family, raising her kids. Mauro says same for him, but Mireya has a hard time believing this. He takes her hand, says he wants to be as straightforward with her as she has been with him, he’d like to spend the night together in a more intimate manner. Time is money, am I right? Better jump on that!

Ginebra is in her secret vault room, remembering the shower dream and saying outloud that she can’t fall for Esteban. Don’t be estupida! At the same time Vermin is talking to his mirror image, with psycho eyes, Esteban will never have Paz! Maybe he and Ginebra should share a cold shower… or a hot one, if they prefer.

Paz and Esteban are getting back home, they had a lot of fun. Esteban is committed to going dancing again, they will become the best! They both laugh, they had a great time together. Paz says it’s time to say goodnight, they have to work the next day, she can’t wait to see Eder, Gala, even Bosco. Esteban says his older son still needs some time to figure things out, but he will end up loving her, too… just like everyone else (hint hint).

He adds he’ll wait for Gala, Paz notices how love birds never realize time is flying. And she means Gala and Salo, of course.

They kiss on the cheek, smile, stare into each other’s eyes and start another well-known dance as they move away from one another. She is making a face, probably telling herself “what am I doing?" (and I love this, since Claudia Martin is doing it so well, and is speaking for all the women out there who have ever been in Paz' position, almost but not quite getting there with the man they have a crush on).

Esteban turns to watch her leave, then he is going and it’s her time to turn and will these two just turn at the same time already??

He stops just as she is opening her door, calls for her. They had agreed to start living, not just surviving, right? It’s been so long since he’s felt this way, and they both deserve to be happy. He can’t go to sleep before trying to do what his heart is asking of him.

What is that, she wants to know, as they are now back to standing together.

Esteban says he wants to kiss her and he goes for it! Cue for 30 seconds of very good smooching and Emilio Osorio’s theme song.

🎵¡Si o si! 🎵 Si o si ! 🎵

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