Caray, Caray!

Fobo visited Elvira in her office looking appropriately dashing in his black shirt and neat-invisible black sling. He was there for one more try at playing Rudolfo to her Contessa*. She was a little ill at ease at this happening in her office and she felt like a teen so she hesitated.... but finally agreed after hearing him out. [The jury needs to be polled about whether we want to see this consummated.]

Porfirio dragged Lupita's cart behind them as she went out to sell her coffee. They teased each other about jealousy. She tried to get him to talk about Esteban but he changed the subject. However, his attitude about this seemed to be losing the bitter grapes as he suggested a change of subject..

Salomón tried making up with Gala who resisted because of Gema. He told her he would take care of the baby but not be coupled with Gema because he did not love her and never did. Jerónimo then arrived to spoil this.

Esteban tried to stop Paz from walking out of his office. She was willing to work for him but to not argue about personal issues. Ginebra heard all this while working out and said to herself “Don't even think about talking too much, Esteban, because I prefer you dead than with her.” [She is probably already planning his demise.] Esteban thought to himself that if Paz would only listen for a few seconds he was dying to tell her the truth, that he had never stopped loving her. Paz dared him to say anything, pointing out the vial of earth on his desk. He began crying. Ginebra then tried calling him. Paz saw her photo on his phone and sarcastically told him to answer because “surely it's something very important” but he did not take the call. Paz told him off and walked away. Esteban cried. Quierly asking God for strength because he could not accept the idea of losing Paz forever. Ginebra called him. “What do you want?” he demanded.
“I congratulate you for not talking more with the taquera. Otherwise, one of the two would lose their minds and it wouldn't be precisely because of love.”

“Stop your nonsense, Ginebra. You are obsessed with me.” He ended the call.

Gala tried to get the boys to stop their argument, telling them she had enough issues now. She then almost fainted, provoking both boys to offer water ,,, or chocolate. She told them she had to watch her diet because of the prediabetes. Both said they would help her adjust. She tanked them, then went into the rest room and tried to vomit, stopping when she thought of her family. She slammed the toilet lid shut and cried.

Jerónimo and Salomón started to argue in the sarcastic Quien es muy macho mode which became a full-blown fight. Esteban ran in, broke it up, and scolded both of them, conscious of the negative attention it was drawing. He told them they would have to behave themselves if they wanted to see Gala. They appeared to nod at this but still gave each other subtly hostile looks,

Kenzo led a blindfolded Nandy up to the rooftop for a major flower display along with treats and a gift: a pair of serious iridescent pink FM strappy sandals by Steve Madden that glowed in the sunlight as though they had materialized before her eyes. She cried with joy at what this meant for her, a rare gift in her life after she had endured so many bad things. He told her he wanted to see her happy, thn knelt in front of her to put them on her, She said she felt like Cinderella. Both said Te amo.

Mireya and Pepa argued about her relationship with Mauro. He didn't want to see her get hurt again. She said this was more than butterflies in the stomach and not pubertal madness. He denied ever wanting her to always be alone, finally telling her to be careful before walking away in frustration.

Ginebra tried gaslighting Monito about feeding chocolate to Cobija. She brandished the empty tin wrapper. He denied doing so. Both he and Samara denied having eaten the entire bar. Ginebra then declared that Monito did this, causing him to cry, denying this to Samara, who believed him. Ginebra then looked at Monito and said “So, you left her the chocolate bar she could have eaten.”
Monito cried and said “Same, and yes. I watered it crookedly. [La regué gacho.] Forgive me.” Samara did; the two kids hugged. Ginebra scolded Monito for being careless. Mauro watched from a vantage point behind the Wicked Witch.

Unseen by Ginebra, Mauro patted Monito's back as the kids left the room. He then sat down and looked at Ginebra and said “They could have found you out.”

“No. I made sure to use a poison that would leave no trace. But I had to use a lot more for the hairball to die.” [This poor pup is not out of the woods.]

Monito petted Cobija and apologized, calling himself an idiot. Samara denied him being that.

Paz told Eder and Gala she would be back at the mansion cooking for them the next morning despite no longer being their father's novia. They appreciated that this would not be easy for her. She promised Gala that the food would be with her condition in mind.

Fobo tried sweet-talking Elvira again, this time with a flower. [Interestingly, this one looked faux compared to the others in this episode.]

Lupita poured freshly-made coffee for Porfirio into a mug that looked like the ones at his place. Ee learn she prefers to drink it black. He noticed the family photos on the walls and she spoke of “three daughters”, saying that Nandy counts. She asked him about his wife and he told her that although he was saying for a long time that she died of an illness the reality was that she had been murdered. [Mi esposa la mataron]. Before either could say any more Mireya and Pepa came in. Lupita made the introductions and the expected pleasantries followed.

Nandy talked about not expecting to have a happy life like other people. “Until you came,” she said. Kenzo sounded like he was prepared to commit to her. And she to him. ¡Beso!

Rubio was out of the infirmary and entered the exercise yard to go after Vermin. He had two other thugs with him as he grabbed the barbell rod and stated pressing it down just above Vermin's collarbone.

Esteban spoke to a specialist for Gala who was blaming herself for this situation. Esteban tried to convince her that this was not her fault. She told him that Paz promised to help. At his sad expression she said he had not told her the truth about the breakup. He said there was no point. She promised to follow doctors' orders, etc, but was still sure she was at fault. He told her to keep repeating “I am innocent” but she was not sure of this. Just as they hugged Ginebra slithered in wearing a sleeveless red dress. “What a beautiful image. I love seeing a father supporting his daughter.” She walked over to stand next to Esteban and said “Gala, I saw the video you published. I admire you very much.” She took her hand, “What courage to make this public.” She went on about having body issues at the same age.  

Gala stared blankly, perhaps in disbelief, finally saying. “Thanks. Being a woman is complicated.”

Esteban said that Gala will have experts helping her and he doesn't want her to be confused..

“What I want is to add. ” Ginebra said. “And even more so now that you and I are going to be closer.” She stroked his arm while looking at him very possessively.

Again, Gala stared blankly and asked her father.
“You haven't told her?” Ginebra asked him. “You haven't told her that, well, we want to start a relationship.”
Gala looked from one to the other while Esteban looked at Ginebra with contempt.

Porfirio was having a good time with the Robles when Humberto arrived with a huge bouquet of flowers for Paz and good news for all: They can reopen the restaurant! All were happy.

Paz put the huge bouquet at the foot of the statue of St Judas and told Humberto not to bring her any more flowers or gifts. He was not to confuse her gratitude with romantic interest. She was not interested in getting involved with any man and despite what happened she was still in love with Esteban. Now she only wanted to bury that, get back to work, and find her daughter.

Esteban told Gala he saw how she was affected by her condition and didn't want to burden her more. He then turned to Ginebra and told her that her comments were quite selfish and indiscreet. Ginebra denied this, saying that Gala needed to know that she was with her. She hoped that she would soon be Esteban's fiancée.

Gala was not pleased with the situation; it contradicted his intent to focus on their family. He told Gala she was right and asked her not to tell anyone until he and Ginebra were clear on the future, adding “And don't let a comment like that slip away again, I've already told you many times.” He did not want others to know about any decisions made under pressure.

Ginebra watched him with her usual vulture's eye and said an insincere “Oops. I got the emotion. Maybe you will find a little more patience but we will announce it very soon.” She made her exit with a speech to Gala in which she had the gall to say “Your father adores you but doesn't stop being a man. Your grandmother, well, is from another generation. A real man doesn't fall in love with a woman like her. Your father and I will forge something very beautiful and powerful now that he's free and we have an opportunity for love.

Gala did not buy this, saying that she was sure his feelings for Paz were real. “Is this true, what Ginebra is saying?”

Esteban did not know what to say but looked to see if Ginebra was watching. She was, so he said. “Yes; I'm interested in Ginebra.”

When Gala left them alone at Esteban's request he closed the door behind her and tried to draw some boundaries she said “That's the man I want at my side. One with limits.” [Can someone clarify this?]

Vermin talked about destroying Ginebra and Mauro which provoked a major fight with Rubio. Rubio refused to risk his family when Ginebra would pay him to kill Vermin. Vermin said to him “The only thing you're going to get is a shot in the back of the head when you are no longer useful. It's going to take time and we're going to have to pretend we're their slaves, but in the end we're going to be free. Think about it, Rubio. The Nicolitis will fall.”

Rubio punched Vermin in the gut and said “Tell me, what have you got? Talk!”

“Something you know, but forgot. I sold my daughter to Ginebra and Mauro. My daughter is Samara Barral.”

Monito told Samara he never fed any chocolate to Cobija. He knew it was harmful. He told her that she and Cobija were his family. Mauro – unseen – watched from the staitcase with a wistful expression.

Paz told Humberto about Samara's call and how she wanted to talk to her. She was concerned that Ginebra would block her. Humberto offered his cell for this.

Esteban and Ginebra talked. He didn't want to reveal their absurd relationship until Gala recovers or until he decided. She told him she wasn't waiting for long. “What other ridiculous condition occurs to you?”

“Paz Roble will return to work for me and no objection. If you don't like it, kill me once and for all, but I want to check that she's okay. I'm going to help her.”

“Frankly, I don't understand your obsession with this taquera.”

“Because Paz has everything that you couldn't achieve. She is a woman of integrity. Brave, impeccable.”

“Look. Esteban, if you value your life and that of your family, and understand the understanding we have I don't want to hear a single compliment about this bitch. And your eyes are going to be for me.”

“The thing is that even if you tear out my eyes, I will never see you the way I see Paz because I despise you and I will always despise you.”

“Well. I love you,, Esteban.” [when hell freezes over]

“By God, you don't love me. Don't lie. You don't even love yourself.”

“No; that is true. And a truth that burns me inside. I'm in love with you, Esteban.”

“You know what you can do with all this love you feel? Burn it because it will never be returned. I love Paz with my whole soul and will love her until I die.”
“Well, everything you dared to ask me for comes with a price. I want you in my bed every night. I want your eyes to be the last thing I see before going to sleep and the first thing I see when I wake. And lastly, Esteban, you will love me.”

*See The Producers (1967) for reference.

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