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Notes from the Couch

1. Back in Consuelo's kitchen, Nayeli promises her mother she will follow the doctor's instructions and take care of her baby for what it is, her treasure. As for Hugo, Nayeli says he was a bit put out because she hadn't told him about the baby but he wants to be around and help her. Nayeli doesn't want Hugo around only because of the baby but would like for him to be there because he truly loves her and sees her as his girl and not only the mother of his child. Consuelo hopes he sees her as she does: a good, brave girl with an enormous heart. If it doesn't work out, she always has her and her whole family. Nayeli doesn't know what she would do without her. Consuelo will never let her or her little grand child go.

2. Hugo sits on his motorcycle overlooking the city so very pleased that he is going to be a father. He gets up and screams in joy that he is going to be a father!

3. In tears, Iván explains to Majo why he is leaving. She thought that it was over. He says no. The more time and space he gave to the situation, he only kept falling in love more and more as if what he ever felt for anyone was concentrated in what he felt for her. Yes, she loves him but decided to stay with her husband and her life. He refuses to be an obstacle to her happiness. Majo thinks that brave men who are really in love would do exactly what he is doing in letting her go. He says she has no idea how he needed to hear that. She answers reminding him that is what daughters are there for: letting their fathers know that even though their world might be crashing down around them, they are not alone. He tells her she is the reason for him to stay and also the strength that he needs to go. She asks him to promise her not to use the trip to flee but to heal and that when he comes back, he brings her that happy father back that she knows.

4. Joaquín brings Vero home. They talk about how she did all she could so he wouldn't find out where she lived due to the fact that she had to protect her identity. He explains that now he is in love with both Vero and Consuelo. Consuelo is noble, strong with an immense heart who takes care of everyone without asking for anything. Vero is brave, passionate woman, the mother who never gave up and continued fighting for her daughter against all odds. She was so afraid at that time that he would find out the truth about her and stop loving her. He explains that seeing who she really is only made him love her more. He tells her about his conversation with Meli and how she wanted them to get married and adopt all of them. She says if it were only possible . . . even to be Vale's mother. He reminds her she already is Vale's mother. He says when the time comes, Vale will listen to her, understand her, and forgive her. He doesn't love her in spite of what she has been through, but because of what she has been through. They kiss.
 

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5. Aurelio shows up at Consuelo's. He couldn't sleep and wants to know if they could talk for a bit. She thinks it is better for him to go. Her kids are sleeping. . . He confesses that he doesn't know what to do because he loves her more every day. He kisses her and she pulls away and slaps him. She will not betray her sister because if he were to do that again, she would not be able to stop herself. She shows him to the door. He tells her he cannot stop loving her and leaves. Consuelo cries.

6. Joaquín and Vero end up in bed.

7. The next day, the kids start taking videos of Joaquín and Vero sneaking kisses and hugs around the house.

***THREE MONTHS LATER***

8. It is one of those family meals again but this time it is breakfasts! The usual guests are there plus Hugo. Aurelio is annoying Consuelo taking one final tamal, a sweet one to go along with his atole( hot drink made with Mexican corn meal and flavorings), after already having eaten four already. He wants to know if she is the tamal police or what?? She reminds him they are not good for him in the first place. He tells her that she is the reason his blood pressure rises when he looks into those cute eyes she has. She demures and smiles.

9. Hugo is very solicitous of Nayeli at the table. She smiles and asks if he is going to fan her next. She makes the point that she isn't made out of glass but is high quality ceramic, tough. He, smiling, answers that he knows but but since she is carrying the future moto cross world champion, they cannot risk anything. She says he always knows how to soften her up. He gets serious saying that he still hasn't convinced her to come back to him. She answers that he hasn't yet but advises him not to put the brakes on because there is a chance he is going to win the race. He laughs but she gets serious asking him to promise her that they will never end up like them. She points out Mario and Romina sitting apart and looking miserable.
 

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10. Nico offers to help Vero clear the table to talk to her. He doesn't feel it is fair that Lorena and Claudia cannot come to these meals since she cannot put her secret at risk. They are family. How long is it gong to go on? She says he is right. He also had to win his daughter back but her road is very different. He says the truth will not be supported by a lie. The time has come for her to tell her daughter the truth. It is not good that she is pretending to be another person. Of course, Aurelio has been listening in and demands to know what was meant about her "pretending to be another person" to be near her daughter.

11. Majo tells her mother that she talked to her father and that he is doing well but doesn't know when he is coming back. Majo notices that Olga is looking good, is nervous, and is buying new clothes. She asks her who the guy is making her feel this way. Olga insists she isn't going out with anyone. Majo refuses to believe her.

12. Vero goes into her own house where nosy Aurelio follows her telling her what she is doing is madness. He is upset that Romina has been covering for her, too, and we are back to the same argument with Vero telling him that he tore her daughter from her arms (UH, Why doesn't Vero simply say it is none of his business because it isn't) and deprived her of being a mother. He made that decision. He insists that if the girl knew, she would run away. Vero disagrees. Her daughter will know that her mother never stopped loving her. A frustrated Aurelio tells her that she doesn't get it and leaves in a huff.

13. Vero tells Romina that their father will never change. Romina advises her to stop listening to what he says already (She is right on that one.) She needs to continue on her path because what she is doing sheis doing out of love.

14. Mario is sad and drinking at his desk thinking that Vero is dead. If only she were alive, he would give everything up for her. He cries and repeats "everything."

15. Marcos tells Romina he is surprised that Vero has a child. Why didn't she tell him? Romina answers because it is Vero's business. He tries to pull the "he is her husband" card. She squashes that asking him if he tells her everything. She asks him not to tell anyone and especially not mention anything at work because Vero's daughter is Vale Miranda. She refuses to tell him any more. He insists that she can trust him to keep the secret. That is important to her since they are working to save their marriage.
 

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16. Joaquín is all amorous in the kitchen thinking that he and Vero that are free from the kids. Vero reminds him the kids are on vacation. He says that Meli is keeping their secret and none of the others seem the wiser. She tells him that the family breakfast didn't go very well. It was the same old argument with her father who doesn't want her reunited with her daughter. He tells her that love doesn't need permission. Vale doesn't know it but she has a mother looking out for her every day. He assures that when the time comes, nobody will separate them.

17. Kassandra thinks back on Joaquín and Vero and is in tears. Isaura appears and reminds her it is a great day. Her wedding day! Tonight she will be Mario's wife and they will have a life full of luxuries, champagne and an unlimited checking account. Kassandra wonders if Joaquín will come. Isaura invited him so he could see what he is losing. She hopes he doesn't have the bad taste to bring that Consuelo. Kassandra hopes so, so she can humiliate her in front of everyone. This is the start of her revenge!

18. Vero brings Vale her racing suit that she repaired. She expresses her worry for her on the track. Vale says she has the best trainer in Joaquín. That makes Vero feel better. Vale adds that she has the help of all of the other racers, too, Eleazar. Vero is so happy for her looking more in love each day. Vale has to mention that Vero is smiling a lot more lately. Is there somebody special in her life? Vero manages to change the subject.

19. Vale cannot find her cellphone. She asks Vero to call her. They hear nothing so Vero leaves her phone and goes to check downstairs. Vale finds her phone under a pillow but Vero's phone is ringing. It is "Papá."

20. Kassandra tells Isaura that she recognizes that Mario is the perfect man that any woman would want but he is not Joaquín. Isaura thinks that is silly and asks if she would be able to leave the money, position, security, everything for Joaquín. Kassandra says she would. Nothing is worth it without him. Kassandra says she won't be happy and will make sure Joaquín isn't either. He will lose everything: his company, his reputation, those damn orphans and that stupid Consuelo. She won't rest until he has nothing or nobody.
 

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21. Olga meets Marcos at a park. He says he thought they were not going to see each other. She knows but both of them are there. He is not happy they are so near work. It is dangerous. She knows. He wants to know what this is about. She says she knows he is trying to repair his marriage but no matter how hard she tries, she cannot stop thinking about him. She knows he probably doesn't feel the same and he kisses her.

22.Majo is taking a walk and sees them.

23. Vale answers Vero's phone. (REALLY?) Aurelio says "Daughter". Vero rushes into the room and snatches her phone back. She asks why he called. He asks if that was her daughter. She says no and that she is working and cannot talk. He tells her to tell him where she is and not dare to hang up on him.Vero hangs up on him. (YES!)

24. Vale notices she doesn't get along well with her dad. Vero says her father has always gotten involved in her life and has hurt her a great deal.

25. Hernán is working with security in a control room loaded with monitors as they try to find out who is stealing things. Kassandra has ordered this operation. Romina is there to remind them that Kassandra doesn't want anyone to know that they have cameras in the halls. If something turns up, Kassandra has to be the first to know.

26. Hernán sees Majo working at her desk via a monitor and smiles.

27. Vale asks Vero if she loves her father. Vero says of course she does but he has a difficult personality. He sometimes won't listen to anyone to get his own way. Vale says he sounds a little like Vero. Vero smiles and says a very little. Vale asks about her mother. Vero tells her she is dead. Vale knows what that is like. Vero says she thinks the love between a mother and a daughter can never be broken by time or distance although they are not together. Vale says that is not always as in the case of her birth who does not deserve to be remembered. Her only mother was Susana and she was the best mother in the whole world. She will hate her birth mother until the day she dies.
 

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28. Vero tells Joaquín about her conversation with Vale. She doesn't know how much longer her lie can go on. She feels Vale getting farther and farther way every day. She cannot take it anymore. He tries to console her saying it will all be different when she can tell Vale her story herself. He will be there to support her. She thanks him for being her refuge. He sees her as his truth. They hug.

29. Majo confronts her mother about Marcos. She saw them kissing each other as if she were fifteen again. Olga denies it as first but then says that it is stronger than her and Marcos. They cannot control themselves. Majo asks if she can hear herself. Olga admits that she simply couldn't resist. Majo asks of all the men in the world, why did she settle on the husband of a friend? Olga thinks Majo should understand because she fell in love with Diego and Carmen was her friend.

30. Vale is waiting for Joaquín to take her to practice. Diego says he is in his office with Vero. They start to laugh. Meli and Dani join them. Dani has made a video of all of the photos they took of Joaquín and Vero. Dani goes to send it to their chat accounts when she accidentally also sends it to Joaquín.

31. Joaquín and Vero watch the video and have a good laugh. Joaquín proclaims that they have been found out.

32. Joaquín comes out asking about the kids about spying on them. Diego answers that they had their suspicions. . . Vale says it was OBVIOUS. Dani says it was sent by mistake. Joaquín admits their mistake was trying to hide it. Vale is pleased to see them happy and so in love. Meli announces they cannot hide and they all have a group hug. Carmen comes in looking for Vero. The kids tell her that Vero and Joaquín are novios. She looks more than surprised. Joaquín smiles and shrugs.

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Jarifa, your extraordinary level of detail brings such vividness and light, illuminating so much that would have been otherwise missed.

"Mario is sad and drinking at his desk thinking that Vero is dead. If only she were alive, he would give everything up for her. He cries and repeats "everything." I am on the edge of my seat waiting for their inevitable meeting. Could anything possibly make Kassandra even more miserable than losing Joaquin to Vero??? The revelation her soon to be husband was also madly in love with Vero might do the trick!

I like that Hugo is happy about becoming a father and is working to show Nayeli he is worthy.

"She asks him to promise her not to use the trip to flee but to heal and that when he comes back, he brings her that happy father back that she knows". Majo is wise beyond her years. Kind enough to comfort and support her mewling father yet strong enough to confront Olga asking of "all the men in the world, why did she settle on the husband of a friend?" Indeed, she seems to be the parent, they, the child. BTW, how immature (and nasty) of Olga to draw any comparison between Majo and Claudia's situation to that of her and Romina. Grow up.

Romina and Marcos did look miserable though, didn't they?

Of all times for the usually crafty and clever writers to let viewerville down, did they really need to choose Vero and Joaquin's first night together?? A few perfunctory kisses (with ONE candle) do not a romance make. I expected fireworks, not one lone sparkler.

Even if Aurelio were a good man, I still say getting together with your deceased sister's hubby is not a good idea. It's clear where this is going but I don't have to like it and I don't. ☹

Vero "doesn't know how much longer her lie can go on". We don't know either and are totally flummoxed.

So, boda or no boda?? We won't have long to wait...

Jarifa, this was absolutely wonderful. Thank you.

Diana