Caray, Caray!

Mauro approached Mireya to talk privately. She slapped him and demanded to know why he played with Paz' hopes and emotions about her missing daughter. He said he deserved the slap and more, but that he did not deserve her love. Mireya did not want to go down this road again. He started out saying that Ginebra made him do it. That he had done many thing he regretted and didn't know exactly when he became who or what he was. “A monster!” said Mireya.

“No, not a monster or I could not feel what I do,” He admitted not having been sincere with anyone throughout his life except her. She would not believe him. He wanted to leave the past behind and change his life. Salomón and Nandy entered. Salomón was ready to defend his mother. Mireya took his hand and left with him. Nandy asked if she could do anything for him; he declined, saying nobody could help him now. She left. Mauro began to cry.

The doctor told Esteban they had not found any of the typical poisons in his blood. Esteban demanded a toxicologist, following it up with the usual accusation of incompetence. The doctor was very understanding but pointed out that the hospital had the best doctors and specialists in the country. Esteban apologized. The doctor could not give a prognosis at that time, but would keep him informed. He went back to his patient and Paz arrived. She hugged Esteban, who was crying. Both knew that Ginebra was responsible for this. Fobo had brought the juice to a lab and nothing turned up. Esteban told her to go back to keep an eye on the other children for his peace of mind. She agreed and left.

Elvira, Bosco, Gala, and the Satan's Fiancee put together the usual get-well gift for Eder and talked about Bosco's case. Esteban told them what he had just been told. He and Ginebra exchanged looks.

Kenzo and Nandy appeared to be making up.

Esteban confronted Ginebra who – knowing that he had his cell turned off – boasted of the large repertoire of undetectable poisons she had. She taunted him with “Do you think Berenice's soul is coming for him?” and he pulled out his fountain pen and grabbed her by the throat, calling her an evil bitch. She smirked at him anyway, telling him that only she knew how to wake Eder up. She then scolded him, calling him a “bad boy.” The phone rang and she answered. She thanked the caller with fake relief and told Esteban that Eder was in his room and not to look pathetic. He turned that back on her for attacking a child, finally telling her that she will get what she deserves.

Porfirio visited Lupita and they began taking about forgiveness. He was never forgiving while she always was. Another comparison between country and city folk later he told her she was like rain falling on parched earth.

Vermin and Pepa got into Vermin's cab. Rubio appeared as he was about to start the car and started with his verbal intimidation.

Paz suggested to Samara and Monito to do drawings and make paper birds for Eder. Because doves are symbols of peace. “Like you!” Samara said. Paz appreciated this and told the kids that the test came back negative and Max was not her daughter. Samara hugged her saying she was sorry but she knew that Paz would find her daughter, Maria. Monito said they were like her children, and so were Esteban's children and Cobija. She hugged both of them.

The doctor said that nothing toxic was detected, nor did they find evidence of force. Elvira began losing control and began crying. Esteban asked why Eder hadn't awakened and the doctor said that his brain functioning was diminishing. Elvira began losing her temper, calling the staff useless. The doctor said Eder was in a coma. Similar looks between Ginebra and Esteban.

Rubio demanded the keys and reached in for them. Vermin floored the accelerator and got away from him. Rubio shouted death threats at him.

The doctor said Eder could be like this for days, weeks, even years. Elvira demanded specialists. Ginebra obviously enjoyed her panic and Esteban's dirty looks.

Paz and the younger kids talked. They wanted to be her kids. Ginebra was not there nor had she made any move to adopt Monito. Samara asked if she had seen her daughter in the stars. Paz said she had, as stars are dreams and wishes. Samara asked how one learns to be a mother. Paz talked about how being a mother is more than just giving birth. It is about care, love, etc. Samara got it and understood more. “I wish you were my mother.” [This must mean the revelation is imminent.] Monito stood up and nominated Paz as their mother. She accepted and hugged both of them.

Esteban ordered Ginebra out of Eder's room. She and Elvira left. Esteban prayed at Eder's bedside for him to have a long life. Esteban flashed back to his younger self when his mother told him she was very ill. Sufficiently that no one could help her.

Out in the reception area Elvira told Gala and Bosco that Eder was in a coma. Gala almost became hysterical. Both she and Bosco blamed themselves. Elvira managed to control her own anxiety as she told Gala this was not her fault. Ginebra rolled her eyes as she hugged Bosco.

Vermin drove until Pepa told him to stop. He then questioned him about Rubio. How the hell is he out of prison after the things he's done? Vermin did not answer, telling him there are things you have to forget about. [WTAF???]

Rubio was spying on Lupita and Porfirio on the rooftop. He eavesdropped on their conversation. Lupita talked about the possibility that Pepa would leave the country. Porfirio e=related that to Esteban's departure and then mentioned the death of his own wife. He didn't like to talk about it out of fear that he would fall into the abyss of misery he couldn't get out of it. Pepa came back telling them that Rubio was out of prison. He tried to make Vermin explain this. It was about the key to a safe deposit box. Vermin chickened out, said no more, and ran down the stairs.

Esteban, Bosco, and Gala sat at Eder's bedside, trying to be hopeful. Esteban said he would fight anything for his children. Gala asked if there was an enemy. He caught himself and said No, only that nothing bad should happen to them.

Paz cooked as Samara and Monito watched. She was waiting to hear from Esteban. Monito had figured out about Paz having the hots for Esteban but Humberto arrived before Paz could reply, Samara wondered why love was so complicated for adults. Humberto arrived looking for Esteban, who was not answering his phone. Paz explained why.

Nandy and Kenzo played ping pong in the office. [Some progress being made.]

Paz and Humberto walked out into the garden and talked Ginebra and her unlimited everything. About Max's adoptive parents. Humberto was very suspicious of the idea of them having committed suicide. He was concerned about her safety; she told him she and her family had it covered.

Salomón and Pepa went to the hospital with food. Bosco and Gala told them what happened and that their father was with Eder, talking to him.

Esteban kept talking to Eder whose condition had not changed. Kenzo. Porfirio, and Humberto came in. Porfirio looked like a changed man as he spoke of his wife's death. [This looks like the beginning of reconciliation.]

Paz and her family started making up a play to entertain Eder with when he comes home. Lupita took Paz aside and told her that Rubio was at large. She was afraid he would be after them again.

Mauro asked Ginebra “Do you still think I should have died in the orphanage fire?”

“Mauro, the answer is Yes.”

He paused and took a breath before speaking.

“Now I see it all very clearly. You never loved me and never were going to love me as I did you. I should have realized this long ago.”

“You don't know how it bothers me that you get sentimental. Love is a waste of time. Please learn that. Look at me. I am still fighting with my mistake of letting Esteban sneak in like a virus. And I can't gt rid of him.”

“Esteban's thing is very different. We grew up together. I protected you when we were children. We were almost one person. I obeyed every demand you made. And this is how you pay me? With this contempt?”

“No, no, forgive me for contradicting you. We enjoy luxury, power, all the money we scored together. Please. Don't come to me with sentimentalism.”

She walked away leaving him with poisoned food for thought.

Fobo brought Elvira some tea. She refused to leave the hospital before hearing more about Eder. They embraced. She looked like her mind was a light year away.

Jerónimo had the nerve to show up at the hospital. He came to offer help since he and Bosco were still friends. Gala wasn't buying this and told him to leave. Salomón told him to leave or lose his teeth. Jerónimo told hum he looked like a gorilla and it was a good thing that he and Gala were no longer an item. This would have become a fist fight if Gio hadn't arrived followed by journalists who then started harassing Bosco. Humberto came in behind them and motioned to Bosco to say nothing. The female journalist kept firing questions at him.

Samara asked Paz if she could be her daughter until Maria is found. Lupita loved seeing this. Humberto texted Paz with the news of Eder's coma. All were in shock.

Humberto got rid of the muckrakers by stepping in their way announcing that the situation was being investigated. The lead reporter raised the question of women being victimized by men of power and privilege. Kenzo got in front of her and started to shove them toward the door, adding the threat of calling security. Bosco shouted at Gio that this stunt was her revenge for his rejection. Jerónimo said men could be victims, too. [He probably wasn't sincere here.] She insisted she was suffering. Humberto let her know that this was harassment and they could get a restraining order against her. Gio said “All the men in this family are dirty and disgusting” so Gala gave her a shove to a less public area. Kenzo wanted to talk to Jerónimo but the brat reminded him that he was under a restraining order and walked out. Humberto promised Bosco he would not set foot in prison.

Gio got nasty with Gala and Salomón with the usual class prejudice crap. She claimed to have proof of her accusations. Gala accused her of going after attention. Salomón told Gio off about the consequences of her actions. Gio blamed Gala for her brother's alleged transgressions. She even wished Eder dead, which earned her a slap. It wasn't remotely hard enough because Gio still had the gall to ridicule Gala for still being a virgin, Gala defended herself well, even telling Gio that “Your soul is dirty.” Still the Bush League Ginebra walked out with a threat.

Paz took Mireya and Lupita into Bosco's room (no cameras) to fill them in on the dangers around them, revealing that Ginebra had poisoned Samara an the wedding day. They agreed to stay to help protect the children.

As we all could have predicted Ginebra refused to give Eder the antidote without causing Esteban more agony. She made him beg for Eder's life. Apologize for his rejection of her, On his knees. He had to recall memories of good times with the kids to comply. She was really getting off on this.

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