Caray, Caray!

Some scenes have been combined

Teresa tells Artie she witnessed Geno and Ruben dumping the body. She tells Art there’s a connection between them and Fito. Mariano figured out that Fito was selling drugs to Paulo and even provided the description to the cops. That’s why that desgraciado Fito disappeared and couldn’t continue selling drugs and started to……um….Art wonders what Fito started doing. Teresa recovers and says that’s why Fito started to run, of course. Art has no idea how happy she is that Fito’s dead (he may not know, but Viewerville does!) She condemns Fito for poisoning everything with his drugs. Their problem at present is that Mariano has no alibi (coartada). Art wonders what Fernando would say if he knew she is defending Mariano. Cue Jaws theme and a look at Ferneanderthal waiting at Casa Teresa while he calls Teresa. She doesn’t answer. Arturo recalls what a good team they once made but she’s ruined even that. Doesn’t she feel bad about everything she’s provoked? She wonders why he never believed she fell in love with him and why he took her back to that vecindad. He tells her he had good reason to doubt her. WHY did she do this to him. Is money really more important than what they had? She reminds him they’re there to help with Mariano and need to get back to work. He tells her to leave if it bothers her that much, he doesn’t need her.

CASA TERESA: Ferneanderthal leaves a voicemail for Teresa asking her to call him back. He wants to know what happened with Arturo. Did he agree to the “Divorcio Express”? Plus, they had dinner plans and he’s waiting for her. Fer is looking a bit disheveled.

BACK AT THE POLICE STATION, Teresa tells Arturo she can testify in Mariano’s defense (en su descargo) and that’s what she plans to do. She realizes that by doing so, she’ll implicate Geno and Ruben in Fito’s murder but she did see them. He wants to make sure she understands this may result in their arrest. She swears she’s telling the truth. She’s not just saying so in order to save Mariano. He knows that someone in love is capable of anything. He knows that only too well. She repeats that she’s telling the truth. It was Geno and Ruben! Geno must hate the man who sold drugs to her son – enough to murder him! She is capable of doing so to avenge the death of Paulo. As for Ruben, he may not have helped in the murder but he did help with the disposal of the body. He sure as heck helped because they’re ----wait for it ---- amantes! Arturo’s all, “¿Que?” She realizes he doesn’t believe everything she says but it’s the truth. Esperanza told her. They have to get the police to investigate. She plans to make her statement today. Arturo wants to wait and tell Aida first (huh?). Teresa thinks Aida will only run and warn Genoveva and Ruben. Well, duh.

CASA LEDESMA: Esperanza is praying that the police find her baby. She prays Ruben isn’t involved in his return. She doesn’t want to go with him; she loves her husband.

POLICE STATION: Aida gives Aurora the good news that she’s managed to get her in to see Mariano, but only for 25 minutes. She may not be a great lawyer but she knows how to get things done. She asks Aurora to tell him to be patient and to let him know they’re doing everything possible to get him out of here. Aurora’s worried that Aida seems doubtful. Aida explains that in situations like this it’s not so much what happens, it’s what you can prove.

CASA LEDESMA: Pati arrives and tells Esperanza that Fito is dead, frito, patas pa’rriba! Before she can tell her Mariano’s being held as a suspect, Espe gets a call from Rubinfeliz saying he’s received pictures of the baby, who happens to be lying there ever so quiet. I was hoping he’d let out a good cry, but it didn’t happen. Ruben says he looks great and hopes to have him soon so he can start living with her. Ugh. He’s coming over with the photos and he’ll be careful not to cross paths with her hubby. Esperanza gives Pati a letter for Hernan in the event anything should happen. Pati wants to know why this is necessary. Is Espe planning to abandon her husband? (pretty sharp cookie, that Pati) Espe weeps and says she loves her husband with all her heart. She wants to be with him the rest of her life. There are things in that letter that she’d like to say to Hernan that she can’t bring herself to say to him in person. She asks Pati to keep the letter and not ask any questions. Hernan arrives..

POLICE STATION: Teresa tells Arturo he must think like a lawyer. In order for justice to be done, he can’t be warning anyone or show considerations for Aida or anyone. She reminds him of what a sinverguenza Ruben has turned out to be. He shouldn’t be surprised Ruben is Geno’s accomplice. And he knows how Aida is, she’ll go straight to Daddy either to admonish him or warn him. Either way, it will interfere with justice.

WITH BARS BETWEEN THEM, Mariano swears his innocence to Aurora. She tells him Arturo, Aida and Teresa are working to prove his innocence. He’s surprised to hear Teresa is there. He doesn’t want Aurora to think he called Teresa. She says she doesn’t doubt him. Teresa? Well, that’s another matter. Arturo walks in and Mariano chooses this awkward moment to tell them both that when Teresa was on the brink of death, she confessed she fell in love with Arturo while in Europe. **ok, this wouldn’t be on my mind if I was being charged with murder, but a little tweak on the ol’ beanie and I’m good to go**

CASA DE GENOVENOM: Rubinfeliz tells Geno he’s been talking to Aida about her. No, no, not about their affair but he’s slowly preparing her. It will help that Geno’s made him her partner in the real estate agency (inmobiliaria) and helping him so much. Geno loves her and would hate to lose her if she were to find out about them. On the contrary, he says, Aiiiida is so grateful and he’s so happy to see that she will be able to share everything with him. Ruben seems so happy, he’s beaming! He wants to take the baby for an outing. Geno wants to come along because she doesn’t want to leave Roddy alone. Ruben reminds her he won’t be alone, he’s with his father. She responds that she’s his mother by love and by everything that is legal. She registered Paulito and got his birth certificate. As of today, he’s hers. She’s registered him as though she were a single mother and he carries her surnames. He’s not too happy and doesn’t understand why she’s done this. She explains they couldn’t register him with Ruben’s name and they don’t have adoption papers. They’ve agreed to share everything. She’ll share her fortune with him and he’ll share his baby with her. Sigh, she thinks they are the perfect couple. She kisses him and he does the ol’ Sharkita eye-roll!

CASA LEDESMA: Hernan is glad to hear that Johnny or Pati will no longer have to fear Fito but he’s worried about Mariano. He heads back to work and Pati excuses herself to use the facilities before she leaves. No sooner does Pati leave the room than the big bad wolf comes knocking on Esperanza’s door. Unlike the 3 little piggies, she doesn’t ask who’s there and Rubinfeliz waltzes right in! He shows her a picture of Rodriguito. ROTFL, the little tyke looks like he’s growing a ‘stache just like the old man! HAHAHA! Anyway, poor Espe is crying, asking for another picture. He agrees but before that, he kisses her. EEEEEWWW!! Pati comes back in the room just in time to see this but she sneaks back out. Espe begs him to leave, explaining her sister-in-law is there and might see everything. She asks him to at least leave her the photo. They begin to struggle with the photo and end up tearing it in two. Pati runs back and yells out to Espe acting as though she can’t find her wallet. Ruben makes a hasty escape. When Pati comes back in she tells Espe not to bother trying to lie, she saw everything.

Espe shows her the picture of Rodriguito and they both cry over it. She explains that while the police haven’t been able to find him, Ruben has managed to get info although she doesn’t know how he’s done it. They even gave him Rodriguito’s medalla. They haven’t told the police because the kidnappers only want to deal with Ruben. They’ve asked him for a lot of money. Pati thinks this all sounds strange. (gee, you think?) Espe explains Ruben’s plan to bring the baby to her if she agrees to take off with him. Pati tells her she can’t abandon Hernan. Espe explains having to choose between them is the worst thing that has ever happened to her but she’s willing to do anything if it will bring her baby back to her. Pati tells her she should at least tell Hernan. If Espe doesn’t, she will! Yay, Pati!

VECINDAD: Ferneanderthal manages to walk upright and runs into Doofberto looking for Teresa. Doofberto gives him the 411 on Teresa being at the jail, defending Marianito. Ferneanderthal is furious, flaring nostrils and all!

POLICE STATION: Hector has arrived to offer his help. Aurora was afraid he’d be angry with Mariano. Hector knows that if anyone respects life, it’s Mariano.

Teresa gives her statement and we see a flashback of the “uno, dos, y TRES” scene where Geno and Ruben throw the body into the canal. I never tire of seeing that. The detective asks Teresa what she was doing there. She explains they were once associates of her husband and her. She suspected them of something underhanded (turbio) and she had to find out. Well, she had been told they were lovers and she wanted to confirm that because one cannot be associated with dishonest people, right? She repeats the bundle was a bag such as the one in the police photo. She’s sure it was them that threw Fito’s body into the canal. She has no reason to lie. Detective wants to know what her relationship is with Mariano. She explains they were once neighbors and she knows him to be a good and honest man incapable of doing such a thing. Detective asks if she’s sure that’s the extent of their relationship. She tells him her relationship with Mariano is not relevant. What is important is her testimony of what happened. Besides, this is a statement, not an interrogation. So there!

Elsewhere in the precinct a very Furious Fernando has arrived looking for blood! He asks Aida, of all people, if Teresa is there. Aiiiida tells him of course she’s there to defend Mariano. Not only that but guess who is teaming with her? Arturo! Nyah, nyaha! Who would’ve thunk it! Teresa and Arturo are working very closely together to liberate Mariano.

Teresa signs her statement. She and Arturo insist that they now free the good Doctor Sanchez and detain Genoveva and Ruben. No can do, says Dick Tracy. They have up to 72 hours.

As he’s saying this, in comes Fernando who angrily accuses Arturo of defending Mariano only to be near Teresa who he grabs by the arm and demands to know why she’s with this infeliz, meaning Arturo.

CASA LEDESMA: Espe desperately begs Pati not to tell Hernan. If she does, Ruben won’t give her the baby. She must have her baby back. After that, she’ll figure out a away to escape or something but for now, she can’t leave Ruben alone with him. Ruben is capable of disappearing and not handing him over to her, or, well she doesn’t know what all. She begs Pati to promise not to say anything to Hernan.

VECINDAD: Juana is beside herself to find out that Dumberto told Fernando where Teresa is. Dumberto says he just answered Fernando’s question about Teresa’s whereabouts. But he thinks he made a mistake, cuz it looked like Fernando was angry. Juana is still convinced that Teresa isn’t involved with Fernando.

BACK AT THE POLICE STATION, Fernando continues to manhandle Teresa while all the cops just stand around looking all official-like. He demands to know why she’s involved in defending Mariano. She breaks away from him and Arturo intervenes. Fernando shoves him back and reminds him she wants nothing more than to divorce him. Arturo says she’s only doing so to get at Fer’s money. As he’s told him before, Fernando will spend his time being jealous, wondering if she’s with Arturo or Mariano. Captain finally speaks up, telling them both to calm down or off to the pokey with both of them! Now Hector joins in, admonishing both Arturo and Fernando, telling them both to handle things in a civilized manner. The Captain warns Arturo to behave or he will be denied access to the precinct. Hector appreciates Teresa wanting to help Aurora but he thinks it’s best she leave now. She explains she was there to give her statement. She’s already done that, so she’s leaving. She tells Aurora she can count on her if she needs her help. Aiiiida cattily says Adios to Teresa who reminds her that she who laughs last, laughs best!

VECINDAD: Doofberto is busy watering plants and Pati seeks his advice. Oh boy, is she in trouble! He assumes Johnny’s done something but she explains it has to do with Esperanza but before she can say anything, the other genius, Johnny, comes running in to tell her Grumpy Gramps has been taken to the hospital, vomiting blood. EEEEEW! The Princess, the Frog, and the Jester all rush off for the hospital.

POLICE PRECINCT: Hector tells Arturo he’s very sorry for what’s happening between him and Teresa because of his ex-buddy. Aiiiiida chimes in that this is what Teresa provokes. Arturo changes the subject back to Mariano. He’s admitted knowing Fito, fighting with him and threatening to kill him. Arturo tells them Mariano will remain detained but he’s managed to keep him from being transferred to prison. He explains Teresa has issued a statement shedding new info on the situation but until that info is verified, nothing will change. Aiiida is anxious to know what was in that statement but Arturo wisely refuses to divulge that for now. Hector didn’t know who Fito was and Aiiida fills him in, telling him Fito was a drug dealer and lived in the same vecindad as Teresa. She’s agitated because for so long she wanted justice for Paulo and now that Fito is dead, she can’t relax because Mariano’s been unjustly accused of his murder.

Outside, Fernando drags Teresa through the door (on his way to his Neanderthal cave, I guess). He demands to know, again, why she insists on defending Mariano. Her relationship with him ended long ago so what could it matter to her if he’s free or if he rots in prison? Basta!, she tells him. Even though she stopped loving Mariano long ago, she has to be there for him because he saved her life and he’s saved her mother’s life on numerous occasions. Besides he’s her BFF’s novio. She also has information that could prove his innocence. Through clenched teeth, he reminds her he left Luisa, is confronting (enfrentar) his mother and stands to lose many things…..she trumps him, reminding him that she lost her father because she’s divorcing Arturo. She accuses him of caring only about what he’s lost. He backs off and apologizes, saying he didn’t mean it that way. She tells him if he’s going to continue to complain about everything he’s lost, he can just forget it! She thought he wanted to be with her and not care about anything else just as she’s done but apparently that’s not how it is. It’s best they just end it now. She hails a cab and all he can do is bang on the window and scream out her name as the cab drives off. Ooooooh, he’s angry! He is getting scary. I think Sharkita is biting off more than she can chew!

Inside, Aiiida is taking her leave. When they’re alone, Arturo explains to Hector and Aurora what Teresa saw. He didn’t want to say anything in front of Aiiiida so that she wouldn’t warn Ruben. Arturo hasn’t noticed that Aiiiida hasn’t really left and has heard everything. Arturo explains Geno’s and Ruben’s motives for killing Fito. Aiiiiida can’t take it anymore and bursts in saying these are all lies fabricated by Teresa to hurt her. She just wants to destroy Ruben because of his prior convictions. Arturo also tells her Espe’s story of finding Geno and Ruben in a compromising position. Lies, all lies, says Aiiiiiida. Everything that rrrrrrrata says are lies and Arturo, more than anyone, should know this.

VECINDAD: Juana arrives at her apartment to find Teresa who fills her in on Mariano’s case. Juana tells her the bad news that Jughead snitched to Fernando about her whereabouts. Teresa rants about Jughead. Juana changes the subject back to Fernando. She wants to know the truth. Teresa tells the story of Arturo getting drunk and Luisa taking his side. Fernando was the only one who comforted her. Teresa hadn’t wanted to tell anyone how things really were, not Juana, mom, or dad. She tells Juana that Luisa behaved very badly toward her. Ever since that friend, Lucia, showed up. Teresa claims Lucia was always in love with Arturo! Oh, woe is Teresa, Luisa encouraged Lucia to go after Arturo! Being rich and connected, Lucia would be able to help them regain their fortune. Juana is shocked, and so am I! (what a load of bullsh*t!) Of course Teresa now claims Arturo and she begain arguing more because of Luisa and Lucia. He began drinking and the only one who cared for her was Fernando. Juana asks again if there’s something going on. Teresa asks how could she possibly get involved with a man who is engaged with her husband’s sister? However, she does confess she’s very confused. She is so disappointed in Luisa and Arturo. Now that Fernando is free, he’s asked if she’s interested. Juana’s bug eyed impactada! The lies continue. Teresa claims she rejected him. Why, even today when he went looking for her at the precinct, she told him she never wanted to see him again. She swears it. (ok, technically, that last part is true). KNOCK, KNOCK! Who’s there? FER! Fer who? FERNEANDERTHAL!!!! And he wants to talk. Teresa’s very sorry but she told him not to come looking for her. She asks him not raise a ruckus. Juana asks him to leave.

HOSPITAL: Dario explains Grampa’s condition to Johnny/Pati/Doofberto. Gramps is stabilized but will require surgery in the morning. Ah, who cares?

CASA CACERES: Aiiiiiida tells Dad that the rrrrrrrrrrrata de vecindad has accused him and Geno to the police. She demands to know the truth. Ruben acts indignant, appalled that Teresa would accuse them even though he confesses he would have gladly killed Fito for everything he’s done. He recalls how bad she got after Paulo’s death and then to top it off, she falls for that Mariano who has brought nothing but disgrace to their family. Aiiida knows Mariano is innocent. Ruben tells her to think about it. Teresa only made the accusation to free Mariano. He’s calling Geno right now so she can see for herself that there is only friendship between them and that the stories Teresa is telling is a despicable lie! He asks Geno to go with him to the precinct to answer the accusations Teresa has made. Before they can leave, Aiiida is interrupted by a call and leaves the room. Ruben reaches for his phone.

CASA LEDESMA: Hernan arrives with a bouquet of roses for Esperanza. She gets a call but hesitates to answer. She answers after Hernan insists it could be about the baby. She answers and it’s Ruben, of course. The way she’s talking, he figures Hernan is there. He warns her if she tells the police or anyone else that Geno and he are lovers, she’ll never see her son again! Hernan asks who it was and she tells him it was a wrong number. Hernan notices she seems nervous and she tells him it’s because she was hoping it was news on Rodriguito! Hernan doesn’t seem convinced.

POLICE STATION: Hector and Aurora speak to Mariano. Hector assures Mariano he believes he’s innocent. Aurora tells him Teresa saw Geno & Ruben dump the body and believes they are the killers.

Ruben and Genoveva have arrived and are talking to Aiiiiida. They can’t believe Teresa says they killed Fito and scoff at the mere idea of an affair and can’t understand where Teresa could’ve gotten such an idea! Geno says she’s never been with another man after her divorce. She dedicated her life to Paulo and now to Paulito. Aiiiida understands but they still need to clarify (aclarar) everything.

VECINDAD: Teresa is satisfied Juana believes her story about Fernando falling in love with her. She tells Juana she plans to spend the night there just in case Fernando goes looking for her at the manse. Refugio arrives and apologizes for having doubted Teresa, thinking she had left her husband for her BFF’s novio. It’s important to her that they remain united now that Armando is gone. Refugio is happy when Juana tells her that Teresa warned Fernando to stay away.

In the morning, Juana notices Teresa is down in the dumps. Teresa explains it’s everything -- Mariano’s arrest and her separation from Arturo. She admits she’s so confused. She’d love nothing more than to forget about Arturo forever and go for the life Fernando can give her. But she admits she’s thinking of giving Arturo another chance. She has the house, no, THEY have the house and they can begin anew. CARAAAAAZY!!!!

PENTHOUSE: Odiosa visits Fernando and wants to know what’s happened at Luna Turqueza. The condos aren’t selling and the prices have fallen (desplomar). This is all in thanks to some negative campaign to discredit (desprestigio) the construction company and him in particular. He has no idea what she’s talking about. She explains there are lawsuits (demanda) against them and there are posters at the condominiums saying they are poorly constructed and that the construction company and Fernando are frauds. Wowsers! Fernando is impactado.

CASA LUCIA: Lucia wonders why Arturo is so serious. He’s troubled by something Mariano said. He repeats what Mariano said about Teresa loving Arturo and that she fell in love with him during that European trip. Lucia supposes it could be true that Teresa loves him, but obviously less than she loves Fernando’s money. Arturo thinks that may be true. He doesn’t know why he keeps hoping, searching for something that will justify Teresa’s actions when her actions have no justification. Lucia suggests he stop thinking of Teresa if it bothers him so much. Arturo wishes he could but everything reminds him of her. He can’t get her out of his mind, much less his heart. Lucia thinks that if he can’t forgive her, he should make the effort to forget her. Suddenly, he turns to her saying he likes her and she suggests they might want to give it a whirl. He wonders if they can try even though he can’t promise her anything (Man Rule #8). She smiles and says she’s willing to take the risk. He can only promise that he’ll give it a lot of effort. They kiss aaaaaaand Teresa walks in! Dun-Dun-DUN! She immediately tears up. She brushes away her tears and starts clapping. “Bravo! I’m so happy to see that you’re resuming your life because I’ve come to see about the divorce.” Lucia leaves but not before giving Arturo a peck (the skank!). Arturo asks if she has the nerve to ask for alimony. Haha. She wants absolutely nothing from him. If they stand before the judge of mutual accord, they can have the divorce in 15 days (wow!). From what she’s just seen, she assumes it’s urgent for him. He tells her of course it’s urgent for him because he wants to cut all ties with her. What time does she want to meet with the judge? He agrees to meet her at 5:00 so they can end their marriage once and for all. He excuses himself so he can tell Lucia the good news. Arturo fights back tears as he leaves the room. Teresa, once alone, says to herself, “and I was going to give you another chance!”

PENTHOUSE: Fernando wonders if momzilla may have been the one who started all the problems with the construction company. She clearly has wanted the company to lose all its contracts and have problems so that when they divide everything, it will be worthless. He’ll be left with scraps (migajas) and she’ll take the contracts from all her friends to a new company. Oriana admits that’s what she’s doing and he already knew that. She tells him the remedy is in his hands. As for the Luna Turqueza problems, she didn’t plan that. He doesn’t believe her. He accuses her of sabotaging the project because Teresa owns Luna Turqueza stock. She denies this, saying she wouldn’t do it because of Arturo, who also owns Luna Turqueza stock. He has suffered enough with Fernando stealing away his wife without having to suffer that final estocada (final blow, stab)

POLICE STATION: Aurora shows Mariano that she’s wearing her engagement ring, meaning she’s ready to marry him. She promises to be with him in good times and in bad. No matter what happens, she will marry him.

CASA TERESA: Oriana arrives just in time to eavesdrop on Fernando and Teresa. They’re arguing about momzilla. Teresa understands he loves his mumsy and wishes she’d accept her but that’s never going to happen. Oriana nods in agreement from her hiding place. Teresa complains about Fernando’s jealousy over Mariano and Arturo. She swears her love for him and only him. Fernando begs Teresa’s forgiveness and promises to control his jealousy. She shouldn’t forgive him but she loves him so much, she can’t say no to him. They kiss. Fernando leaves for an appointment and Oriana quickly tiptoes behind a pillar. What a hoot! She walks into the library to confront Teresa. Teresa notices she didn’t knock and Oriana says she’ll never see this as her house. Oriana comes to the point of her visit. She offers Teresa the possibility of having everything she wants, love and money. Arturo or Mariano, she can go with whomever she truly loves. Teresa doesn’t understand. “Oh, it’s very easy,” says Oriana. She asks Teresa how many millions she wants in order to disappear from her son’s life. Teresa smiles at this and then slithers up to Oriana and says, “Sounds interesting. You tell me, how much is your son’s happiness worth?” cha-ching!

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REPRISE: Arturo taunts Fernando about the possibility that Teresa would enjoy another romp under the bed sheets with him, and he would gladly oblige.

MARIANO’S APARTMENT BUILDING: “Handyman” Fito is back again trying to get doofus Pancho the attendant to let him in, saying he really needs this chamba (job). Mariano walks up and gets a good look at Fito. He grabs him by the collar asking him what the devil is he doing here? He tells Pancho to call the police as he chases down Fito the Maldito. POW! A punch to the kisser, then SLAM! A kick to the groin. He gets Fito down on the floor and WHAM! POW! WHACK! The blows are raining down on Fito who finally manages to say through his bloodied mouth that he was only coming here looking for a job. (yeah, a WHACK job!) Super Mariano lifts him by the collar and tells him he must pay for all the evil he’s done. Fito again tries to say he’s done nothing wrong. MENTIRA! Fito tells him to calm down or the one that will pay will be the Doctorcita! Oh no, he didn’t just threaten Super Mariano’s Lady Fair!!! SM doesn’t take this lightly and delivers another well placed kick to the groin. Oooooh, he’s so manly! *sigh* He warns Fito that if he touches Aurora, he’ll kill him! Fito finally manages to break free and punches our hero and flees.

NOTARIO’S OFFICE: Ferneanderthal tells Teresa that Arturo warned him she’d be unfaithful to him with Arturo just as she was to Arturo with Mariano. She tells him not to listen to him, he only says this out of spite (despecho). Arturo was always jealous of Mariano and in the end that’s what caused so many problems between them so he best control himself, or else! Fernando grabs her by the shoulders and angrily says through clenched teeth that he would never put up with her betrayal, jamás! Teresa breaks free and says she will not be treated this way! Either he trusts her or they’re finished no matter how much she loves him. He apologizes but says he’s crazy jealous, what can he do?! She half mockingly asks him, Dude, where’s your security? Where’s his faith in what she feels for him? She calms down then kisses him and asks him if he realizes how much she desires him and what she feels for him. They continue to smooch, or rather, he continues to smooch. She suggests they go see about her divorce papers. He can’t get enough of her and continues to kiss her. She just takes it all in while visions of pesos dance in her head.

CASA LEDESMA: Esperanza is busy looking at her cell phone and heads out the front door. As usual, she doesn’t bother to check first and as usual, Rubigote is standing there. He asks if she’s thought about his proposal. Does she or doesn’t she want to see their son? He’s expecting some news about him today. He asks if it’s true Rodriguito was wearing a medalla of the Virgen de Guadalupe at the time of the abduction. She confirms this and he says the ‘nappers are going to provide this medalla as proof that they have their son. Esperanza is frantic about recovering her baby and starts to ask a ton of questions. Where is he? How is he? Who has him? The “people” who are helping him can’t tell him much but they assure him the baby’s fine and they should be able to get him back. Esperanza urges him to go to the police and if necessary, they can ask Hernan for the money. Ruben reminds her he warned her not to tell anyone. She swears she hasn’t said a word. Ruben hopes so, because if she does, she’ll never see her son again once Ruben recovers him. He leans in and kisses her as he says, “you and me, together.” Eeeeeeww!

LUCIA’S HOUSE: Luisa tells Oriana once again she wants to know nothing of Fernando. Oriana says that’s the wrong attitude. She knows Luisa can get him back if she sets her mind to it. Luisa wonders how she can say that after everything she’s just told her! Arturo arrives in time to hear Odiosa say that Fernando was under the influence of Teresa and she manipulated him. It will soon be over and Luisa will be there to help him straighten out his life. Arturo interjects, saying Luisa will not do what Oriana is suggesting. Teresa is not the only one at fault here. Fernando knew only too well what he was doing. Oriana starts to disagree but Luisa stops them both. She’s the only one who can decide what’s best for her and she’s already decided what she needs to do. She tells Oriana she will not follow her advice. Instead, she’s decided she needs to get away from all of this. Arturo doesn’t want her to leave. Luisa tells him she must confront this alone and she will succeed. She asks them both to understand. Oriana agrees to support her decision but Arturo still doesn’t want her to leave. Oriana tells her she can count on her. She chokes up as she kisses Luisa and says she’s always thought of them as her children.

CASA LEDESMA: Teresa comes by to ask about Rodrigo and wonders if Ruben is still bothering her. Esperanza reacts angrily, saying she doesn’t know why that desgraciado, maldito Ruben continues to come after her when she’s sure he’s still fooling around with Mayra’s amiga. Q-Q-QUE?!? Teresa’s smoky eyes grow ever wider at this revelation! Yeah, Espe says, Genoveva. That guera. You remember I told you how I found them together way back when at the love nest? It all comes back to Teresa! She asks if Espe’s sure it’s Genovenom. Esperanza confirms it and furthermore, he was with her the day of Teresa’s wedding. Teresa’s all shocked and trying to take this in! Wowsers!

FERNANDO is arguing with some security guard about not being let in to a building. He’s the owner of this business, who could have possibly given that order. Bruiser security guard tells him Oriana has given the orders! Fernando makes a feeble attempt to get past Bruiser to no avail.

MARIANO’S APARTMENT: Mariano’s at the elevators on the phone with Aurora. He tells her they’ll need to postpone their dinner. He prefers to wait until things calm down. He wants her to be very careful when she goes out and makes sure she’s leaving with her father. Aurora gets scared and he finally tells her that Maldito Fito showed up. They scuffled and he escaped. He tells her to make sure she leaves with her father and to call him when she gets home. Aurora suggests that although they’ve parted ways, he should warn Teresa since she also lives in that building.

CASA DE GENOVENOM: Night has fallen and Maldito Fito has come calling. Ruben walks in with a briefcase and like a bad spy movie the dialogue goes pretty much like this: Ruben -- Cadena? Fito -- Relojes? Ruben – first the Cadena. Fito tells him to calm down. He’s got the chain but first he’s gotta share some bad news. He couldn’t go through with the job on Mariano. Ruben is angry. They had agreed Mariano would be eliminated. Fito explains he wasn’t able to get the jump on Mariano. Ruben’s worried Mariano may have recognized him. Of course he recognized him, can’t he see how battered Fito is? Ruben insists that he go back and finish the job. That infeliz can’t continue living! Fito says this is much harder than he thought and therefore will require more money. Ruben reminds him they had a deal. Fito tells him no lana, no trabajo! Ruben pounces on him, grabbing him by the collar telling him he’s not gonna make a chump out of him. Fito calmly pulls out a gun and Ruben pulls back. Geno walks in on this scene and hears Ruben telling Fito to put down the gun. She grabs a bronze knick knack (Eiffel Tower) and sneaks up on Fito and KABOOM! whacks him upside the head! Fito falls (dead?) to the floor. Ruben checks for a pulse. Yup! Dead as a doornail. Geno freaks and lets the knick knack fall from her hand. Ruben states the obvious: you’ve killed him, Geno! Good Riddance!

CASA DE LUCIA: Lucia agrees that Luisa would be better off leaving. (I know she’s supposed to be the nice one, but maybe she just wants Luisa out of the way – jeje) Arturo is reluctant to agree. Luisa convinces him this is what’s best for her to get over this tragedy. She wants him to think of how he can get over this. Lucia tells her not to worry, she’ll take care of him. (I’m sure she will – wink, wink, nudge, nudge)

CASA GENOVENOM: How will they get rid of the body before her servants come in? Geno leaves to tell the maid to stay in the room with “Paulito”, leaving Ruben there to think. He spies the bronze Eiffel Tower on the floor and springs into action. Grabbing a scarf from Geno’s purse, he carefully wraps the murder weapon and then hides it behind one of Geno’s many sofas. Speaking to himself he says “Now I have you in my hands, Genoveva!”

CASA BARRERA/FERNANDO/TERESA: Teresa is back and talking to the giant Arturo bear. She flashes back to when Luisa and Arturo welcomed her. She speaks to Arturo bear: “Por Fin, I have my house – our house, mi amor. Little by little I’ll recover everything: the money, social status, and above all else, you.” CARAAAAAAAZY!!!

CASA GENOVENOM: Ruben is now wearing gloves and rolls Fito’s body. He finds Rodriguito’s medal and pockets it before Geno can see it. She’s back with garbage bags. Very fitting that Fito should be disposed of like the garbage he is…..was.

CASA BARRERA/FERNANDO/TERESA: Fernando argues with Momzilla. He can’t believe she’d dare remove him from his position at the construction company. If she’s declared war, he doesn’t understand why she’s here! She explains she still has hopes he’ll come to his senses and brush off that spell this woman has him under! He tells her she’s wasting her time. She tells him he has time to avoid the worst of it. She pleads with him not to marry Teresa. He knows she doesn’t want to hear this, but that is exactly what he plans to do as soon as Teresa’s divorced.

CASA GENOVENOM: Teresa is parked outside spying on our murderous duo as they drive away. She follows close behind.

CASA BARRERA/FERNANDO/TERESA: Oriana warns Fernando to at least not get married with community property. He angrily tells her they haven’t even talked about that and he’s fed up (harte) with hearing her criticize Teresa. Why does she mistrust her when Teresa loves him and he knows it to be so. Oriana claims that Teresa has him idiotazado (couldn’t come up with a translation to do this justice---maybe stupidfied?) and she tells him all this so that Teresa won’t take off with half of everything. She pleads with him that even though they’re on the outs he should at least consider separating the assets before marrying.

CAR CHASE: Geno and Ruben drive up to an isolated location. Tere drives up just behind them with her headlights off. She walks up and sees them carrying what appears to be a body and asks herself, QTH? What are they doing? Just then, Geno drops her end of Fito. Sorry, I laughed out loud – so comical. They swing the body and on the count of 3, they throw his body into some water as Teresa looks on, shocked!

CASA LUCIA: They drink a toast to Luisa. Arturo wishes her the best on her travels and Luisa’s wish for him is to find a good woman. LOOK NO FURTHER! HERE I AM!!!! Pay no attention to that woman with her assets hanging out!

CASA GENOVENOM: Ruben arrives the following morning and Geno is exhausted, not having slept the whole night, thinking of the body. Now she complains that he didn’t stay with her last night. He tells her they must remain calm and be very careful about what they do and say. No matter what happens they have to be in agreement about everything. She thinks that’s obvious. No, no, no – not so, says the mustachioed one. She’s not understanding him. They’re in this together but at the end of the day, she’s the one who did everything. She killed Fito in her house, his body was taken to the canal in her car where they’ll find her tire tracks. She insists she did so to defend him. They both cleaned the rug and they both disposed of the body. She starts freaking out and he tells her to calm down. He doesn’t plan on saying anything to the police but they must come to an understanding where they’ll both remain protected. Geno gets a “ruh-roh” look on her face, or “oh sh!t”

CASA LUCIA: Luisa is still saying goodby. She and Arturo say their tender goodbyes. He asks her to stay in touch via e-mail or a call. Before she leaves, she wants to know why Artie hadn’t mentioned he had kissed Lucia. “whacha talkin’ ‘bout Luisa?”

CASA GENOVENOM: Geno’s crying and Ruben embraces her, saying he knows he doesn’t have to blackmail her because she loves him and wants to share not only her life, but everything, right? She’s not so sure. He says he just wants to have the security he needs in order to give her and his son everything they need. He feels terrible having to depend on her, it’s downright humiliating. He knows she wants a man that will protect her and care for her and their son but he needs that financial security to feel good by her side. She asks him to let her think on how she can arrange that. He tells her to leave this mess in his hands and concentrate on how she can help him while he watches out for her. She seems afraid of him and he looks as though he’s just grabbed the brass ring.

PENTHOUSE: Juana and Refugio have come to visit Teresa who is glad to see Refugio in much better spirits. She recalls how she felt when Fernando came to pay his respects at the wake. She remembers he was beat up and wonders what happened to him, did it have anything to do with Luisa? Teresa hesitates and finally lets it out in one breath: Fernando didn’t get married because he fell in love with me. Refugio goes all Fred Sanford, gasping for air as Juana and Teresa do their best to calm her down.

CASA LUCIA: Luisa’s finally left. Lucia tells him she promised to take care of him. He’s very embarrassed and asks about the kiss Luisa mentioned. She explains it was when he was drunk. He promises to control his drinking. She doesn’t regret he kissed her. On the contrary, she reaches over and plants a big one on him. Luisa’s been gone, what, 10 minutes?

PENTHOUSE: Juana and Teresa are in a flurry around Refugio as Teresa calls Mariano and frantically asks him to hurry on up!

CASA LUCIA: Arturo pulls away. Lucia understands he needs time. She wants him to know she’s not expecting anything. He laments he has nothing to give. After what they did to him, he can’t offer her any type of security. She tells him again she’s not asking him for anything and tells him he’s wrong. He has a lot to offer. His person, his manner, his strength and so many things (like great abs, pecs, sigh).

PENTHOUSE: Have no fears, SuperMariano is here! Refugio’s fine, it was just her blood pressure. She’ll be fine – no need for the hospital. Teresa’s afraid she’ll die of heart failure as her father did. Mariano feels it’s best for Refugio to relax and be worry-free. Juana promises to take care of Refugio but scolds Teresa for giving her such shocking news. Mariano looks on disapprovingly.

VECINDAD: Johnny/Pati talk about how wonderful it is that Pati can now make money as a seamstress. He forbids her from leaving because of the threat of Fito. Goofberto shows up and wonders why they’re arguing. Pati explains it all started when Fito showed up at Mariano’s apartment.

PENTHOUSE: Teresa wonders what she owes him for the visit. After all, they’re no longer friends. Mariano reminds her he will always take care of Refugio without any need for compensation. If he and Aurora no longer consider her a friend, it’s because they don’t approve of her behavior. He advises her to do the right thing for her mother’s sake. He tells her to come to her senses and leave Fernando and guess who pops up! Yup, the Ferman himself. He quickly jumps on Mariano and pushes him against the wall.

CASA GENOVENOM: Ruben is scouring the newspaper for any news on Fito. Geno tells him she just heard they found a body in a canal. She wonders how the police found out. Ruben doesn’t know but they must continue to monitor the news. Geno says the news reported that the police are investigating but the body hasn’t been ID’d. Ruben says there’s nothing to do but stay calm. Geno can’t sit around as though nothing happened. She wants to leave the city and start a new life. Ruben agrees but they can’t just suddenly leave. He has to keep up the act that he’s worried about his son. He plans to go to the police to ask about his son’s case.

PENTHOUSE: Mariano explains he was there due to Refugio’s attack. Fer doesn’t believe him, of course. Mariano doesn’t judge him but he knows what Fernando is feeling, been there, done that and all because of Teresa. Teresa tells him that’s enough, he checked on her mother and he can now leave. Mariano turns again to Fernando and tells him to look in the mirror or, better yet, in Arturo’s. Whoa! Good one Mariano! The good doctor leaves and Fernando immediately confronts Teresa, asking if her mother is really sick. She confirms this and explains it was because she confessed that he loves her. Juana comes out to see what all the fuss is about and she also confirms that Refugio has been taken ill. Everyone goes inside. Refugio tells Teresa she can’t believe what’s going on. Fernando walks in and she asks him what he’s up to. He was engaged to Luisa and now he supposedly loves her daughter? What gives? Her daughter is married! Fernando explains she’s getting a divorce. “Because of you?” asks Refugio. Teresa thinks it best that Fernando leave now. Refugio can only repeat to herself, “no puede ser!”

CASA LUCIA: Bumberto has arrived. In his bumbling way, he asks Arturo if there is a possibility Juana and he can adopt a child through Paloma’s foundation.

PENTHOUSE: Teresa tells moms she’s headed home. “To the vecindad?” asks Refugio. Nope, to the house she once shared with Arturo. She explains Luisa no longer lives there. Refugio demands an explanation. Teresa explains she left Arturo for all the things he did to her and now he’s living with his assistant, Lucia. Everyone thinks Arturo is a saint but that’s not so. How can they expect her to mend her marriage when he no longer cares about her. Refugio doesn’t understand how Fernando came into the picture. Weren’t they best buds? How is it that he’s in love with Teresa?

CASA LUCIA: Jughead continues to explain he’d like to have a chorro (loads) of kids. Enough for a futbol team, or maybe a basketball team. But Juana can’t have children. He explains they were turned down at the adoption agency. Arturo gives a PSA about the agency having to ensure children are placed in the right home, etc. Jughead understands but asks if Arturo can help them.

PENTHOUSE: Teresa doesn’t understand how it came to be that Fernando fell in love with her. She swears she did nothing to provoke it. She thinks he never truly loved Luisa and felt pressured by Oriana and Arturo. They know she’d be incapable of becoming involved with someone who already has a novia. What Fernando did to Luisa bothers her but it’s still best they didn’t marry without love. She thinks Fernando is confused, yeah – that’s it. She thinks of him as a friend but he says that over time, he, uh, fell in love with her. Refugio agrees Teresa is a very beautiful woman but men don’t fall in love just like that. Teresa doesn’t understand why Refugio insists on saying she had anything to do with it. She didn’t do anything other than confide in him about her problems with Arturo. She tells her Fernando was the only one who came to her aid when Arturo was flat out drunk and she had to go running from the house because she was afraid he would hurt her. Refugio and Juana aren’t convinced that he fell in love with her but Teresa says that’s what Fernando says happened. Refugio thinks that his problem. She thinks Teresa should be by Luisa’s side. She must be suffering so badly right now. She shouldn’t have anything further to do with Fernando!

CASA LEDESMA: Ruben arrives and Espe immediately wants to know if he has proof, did they give him the medalla, what happened? He shows her the medal and she confirms it’s Rodrigo’s. She’s frantic to know where he is. All in good time, he tells her. For now, she should go pack a bag for she’s leaving with him right now!

WOMEN WHO LUNCH: Aiida and Aurora blab on about nothing in particular: Why won’t Fernando talk to Mariano; Mariano and Aurora are now aware of what that rrrrrrrata is really like; No one believed her when she trash talked Teresa; Aiiiida needs to get over Mariano, Aurora advises her to date someone else but Aiiiida feels she needs some alone time first, blah, blah, blah. Nothing to move the plot along.

CASA LEDESMA: Ruben says the kidnappers aren’t ready yet to release the baby. They’re not easy to deal with. Esperanza is frenzied, who are they? Where are they? Why won’t he tell her? He’s already told her it’s dangerous for him to tell her and dangerous for Rodrigo. She doesn’t understand what she’s supposed to pack. He reminds her of their agreement that once he recovered their son, they would go off together and form the family they should have from the beginning. She doesn’t believe he’ll bring back her baby. He takes back the medalla and says this the proof that they have the baby. He starts to leave and she chases him, asking him to return the medalla. She needs to have it to feel close to her son. He refuses to return it to her until she trusts him. He’s lied to her so many times it’s difficult for her to believe him now! With everything that’s happened she’s no longer the same person either. He wants to know what she means by that. It means that she’s not going anywhere with him until she sees that he has her baby.

CASA TERESA: Teresa lets herself in and heaves a great sigh. Now no one can take away what is hers. She calls for Reina who tells her Fernando is not in. Oh, she knows. She just wanted to let Reina know that from this night on, she will be staying here, because this is now her house. There’s a delivery truck arriving soon with all the new furniture she’s ordered, so Reina needs to keep a lookout for it. Oh, and prepare Fernando’s suitcases, because he’s moving out! I wonder if Fernando knows this?

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Hello TERESA fans,

The TERESA telenovela is entering it's final full week, with the Grand Finale on Monday, October 3.

In honor of the últimos capítulos, I invite you to view a photo montage that tracks the progression of the Teresa character (plus other characters and events) from chapter 1 to the current chapter.

The fotos can be viewed at this link

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SharkByte

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EL CLUB: La Odiosa plans to fight Fernando for his father’s inheritance. As a widow, she could have claimed that money for herself but decided to claim it for her son instead. She now plans to correct that error so that Teresa won’t be able to enjoy that money. Teresa is appalled. She can’t believe Oriana would deprive Fernando of his inheritance (despojar=strip one of his property). Oriana says she and Fernando had a great relationship until Teresa came around. She never thought they would fight over anything. She blames Teresa for having come to the decision to disinherit her son and deprive him of his father’s inheritance. It’s going to get really hard for Fernando because she is now fighting against him and many doors will be closed to him. Teresa says this means she doesn’t really love her son and this action will only ensure she’s lost her son completely. Oriana is impactada.

DASTARDLY DUO: Ruben explains to Fito that Geno will pay for Mariano’s beating. Fito reminds him that whacking Mariano is triple the cost of a beating. Ruben understands but explains he can only pay the difference with designer watches. Fito doesn’t like dealing in jewelry but Ruben insists that high-end watches always carry a good price. Fito has to explain to Ruben that the price always comes down when you’re selling them, duh! The financial wrangling continues. Ruben promises he’ll come up with the cash for the hit job but offers the watches in return for Rodriguito’s medalla.

EL CLUB: Ferneanderthal is deep in thought when Teresa catches up to him, chattering about her need to distract herself and she just had to see him. He wonders if she’s really here to see him, or Arturo, because he’s heard how lovey-dovey they were at the wake. Teresa can’t believe Fernando accuses her of being affectionate with Arturo while she was so distraught over her father. He apologizes and blurts out his mother told him about the PDA between Arturo and her. Teresa can’t imagine who would have told Oriana. It’s obvious she couldn’t tell Arturo to leave the wake. Her mother was so distraught over her father; it just wasn’t the right time to say she wanted a divorce because she is so crazy in love with Fernando. To further demonstrate her love for him, she spoke with her mother today telling her she’s filing for divorce. Ferneanderthal is sooo happy. For realsies? He apologizes for being jealous. She tells him he has no reason to be and besides, she told Arturo today to take all his things so there would be no further pretexts for him to return. Nando tells her he doesn’t want her anywhere near Arturo, or Mariano, or any other man because she’s his and his alone. Then Ferneanderthal drags her by her hair to the nearest cave. Ok, so I added that last part, but honestly!

VECINDAD: Juana and Cutberto continue to visit with Refugio. They talk about Aurora’s upcoming graduation and whether or not Refugio will attend. Zzzzzzz Juana’s not sure she’ll attend Aurora’s graduation. She feels uncomfortable around Hector. She doesn’t think he’s forgiven her for marrying Nutberto. More zzzzzzzz’s

EL CLUB--LA SHRIEKSTER vs EL CAVEMAN: Nando and Teresa are smooching when Aiiiiida comes by saying Teresa doesn’t respect anything, not even her father’s death. She’s just buried him and here she is canoodling with her latest conquest, that is financial conquest! Speaking directly to Fernando, she can’t believe he’d leave someone as buena onda as Luisa for this rrrrrata de vecindad (is it me, or is she rolling that “r” more and more each time she says “rata”?) NeanderNando stands up, forbidding her to bother Teresa or butting into his life. Teresa tells him not to bother, Aiiida will never forgive her because neither her boyfriend or Mariano would love Aiiiida like they loved her. Aiiida warns Nando to be careful around this predadora (predator) because he has no idea what she’s capable of. He needn’t take her word for it. He can talk to Mariano who can tell him a thing or two. Nando’s not interested. After Aiiiiida leaves, Teresa thanks Nando for defending her. Aiiiida’s always hated her and will always say she’s only with him por interés. He mentions his mother feels the same way. Teresa knows this and tells him Oriana is even threatening to fight for his father’s inheritance. ¿QUE DICES? Teresa tries an innocent look which is hard to do with those evil girl eyes. Oh my, she had no idea he wasn’t aware of that. Riiiiiight.

HOSPITAL: Hector and Aurora talk about her final exams. She’s nervous and he’s proud she’s followed in his footsteps. She warns him Mariano will be with her at the exam as well as the dinner celebration.

SHOWDOWN AT EL CLUB: Nando angrily charges up to his mother. QTH? Is it true what Teresa says about dad’s inheritance? Oriana’s not surprised Teresa went tattling about their conversation. It’s very clear she’s worried he’ll end up with nothing. He can’t believe she’d go to such extremes. Oriana is willing to do anything to protect him. If he insists on being with that woman, momma’s gonna make sure there’s not much left for that arribista to get her hands on. Teresa won’t do that, he says. Only momma would think that. Oriana wishes she were wrong but he’ll realize in time that Teresa will play him like she played Arturo. She’ll use him and then betray him. Nando angrily tells her she’s the one who is betraying him! He never thought she’d be capable of taking what is his. Well, if she wants a fight, bring it on! She understands he is as stubborn (terco) and obstinate (obstinado) as she is but he’ll realize she’s right. It hurts her to think what he’ll do when that happens and how he’ll deal with the guilt over everything he’s done because of Teresa. Nando walks away and Oriana again shows some emotion.

CASA LEDESMA: Esperanza and Teresa have a chica to chica chat about Artie and Nando. They’ve been friends for a very long time so Teresa says she’ll tell her the whole story but asks her not to judge her. She reminds her she was supportive when Espe was with Ruben. Espe just doesn’t understand. Arturo and she seemed so happy. Teresa of course blames it all on Art, saying he pushed her away little by little. Teresa tells her she has the right to be happy just like Espe after that mess with Ruben. Espe tells her this is different. She knows Teresa loves Arturo. She saw them at the funeral and that’s true love. Teresa admits she loves Arturo but he doesn’t give her what she needs. She can’t turn back now because of her pride and dignity, and because Arturo is now with someone else.

EL CLUB: Aiiiiida is lending a sympathetic ear to Oriana who is crying that if a man as loyal and upstanding as Fernando can betray his novia and his best friend, there is no remedy. Besides, he’s just as proud as she is. If he says he’s going to challenge her, he will. Aiiiiida says it’s because of that rrrrrrrata de vecindad! Oriana says her life has no meaning without her son. The money does nothing for her without him. She doesn’t know what to do to get him back. Awww, I can feel my heart melting a teeny, tiny bit for this mother in anguish. Even crocodiles cry over their babies, I guess.

CASA LEDESMA: Espe can’t believe there is another woman. Teresa doesn’t want to talk about this anymore and refuses to cry. She must dominate her feelings. Espe understands because of what she’s going through with Rodriguito. Teresa is sure Rodriguito will be returned to her very soon. Espe tells her of Ruben’s efforts to “find” Roddy and how he wants to marry her after he finds him. Teresa’s not surprised. He was stupid to lose her. What’s important now is what she wants to do. Espe has no intention of returning to him but she’s not sure if she should tell Hernan. Teresa quickly shoots that idea down. Espe knows Ruben won’t stop insisting. He’s capable of anything in order to get his way and she’s capable of anything to get her son back. Teresa tells her she needs to be smarter than him and learn to manipulate him. She shouldn’t be afraid of him. She needs to think of how much she loves Hernan and then Ruben won’t be able to deal with her. Teresa offers her help. Quick Espe, RUN AWAY FROM THE SHARKSTER!

EVENING AT THE PENTHOUSE: Teresa tells Fernando he did the right thing by confronting his momma. She tells him she told Espe it was over between Arturo and her and that the man in her life now is Fernando. Now they only need to move in to manse together to prove to everyone that they’re together. Not so fast, Sharkster, Fernando tells her that won’t be possible. They’ll need to live here in the Penthouse and perhaps later they can buy another house because the BARRERA house is for Luisa. WHA – WHAT!?

LUCIA’S HOUSE OF HEARTBREAK: Lucia tells Luisa that Art’s all moved in and the two of them can now help him avoid alcohol. She asks if Luisa’s reconsidered accepting the house from Nando. After all, the house has been in the family for generations. Luisa has decided to accept the house, not so much for herself but also for Arturo’s sake. Tomorrow she’ll sign the necessary papers to have the house put in her name.

PENTHOUSE: Our little Sharkster is pitching a fit! After everything she’s given up for him, all he can think of is protecting Luisa! She wonders if it’s his way of compensating her for breaking off the marriage. He tries to explain it’s his way to end thing amicably. And besides, he had bought it for her to begin with. Teresa claims that house was hers. Arturo promised it to her but never put it in her name. He’s no different than Art. He says he loves her but he continues to think of Luisa. Fernando just can’t think of anything to say.

VECINDAD: Juana and Cutberto arrive at Refugio’s with long faces. Turns out their adoption plans fizzled out for several reasons: they haven’t been married long enough and neither of them have steady jobs. Juana breaks into sobs and Refugio comforts her, telling her not to get depressed (achicopalado). Juana returns to her old cantaleta that she married Cutberto thinking they’d be able to adopt and now he won’t be able to have children! Cutberto does his best to cheer her, saying he’s happy with just being the two of them. Juana is inconsolable and continues to cry.

PENTHOUSE: Teresa tells Nando to put himself in her place for one moment. He wouldn’t like it if she were constantly worried about Arturo, or his future, or his firm, because that’s what Arturo would like her to do. But she told him she’d only be there to close any pending issues. Fernando tries to reason with her that he does this because he feels guilty about what happened with Luisa. Teresa wonders if he’s moved by his guilt? Or is it the love he may still feel for Luisa? Of course he doesn’t love her anymore. He only loves Teresa. She hopes he’s sure of that because if he isn’t he should tell her so right now. He declares his love for her in a way he thought he’d never be able to love a woman. What more proof does she want after everything he’s done for her? “It’s not enough,” she says. “How can you give Luisa the house that was supposedly mine? You protect Luisa but what security are you giving me? You should just leave! Go! Reconcile with your mother and tell her you don’t love me. While you’re at it go to Luisa and protect her.” Nando is exasperated and finally gives in, he won’t give Luisa the house. And so she’ll know she’s the only one that matters to him, tomorrow they’ll go and have the house put in her name! ruh-roh! Confrontation?

LUCIA’S HOUSE OF HEARTBREAK: Luisa tells Oriana she’s decided to keep the family home. But reconciling with Fernando is a no-go. Oriana tells her she and Fernando will be separating their businesses. It will be a difficult battle but Luisa can avoid it. She explains she will always see Luisa as her daughter-in-law. Now that she’s lost Fernando, it’s as though she’s a widow. From here-on out, everything Oriana has will be hers and they’ll be together. (ok, I think this is wayyy out there)

PENTHOUSE: Teresa thanks him with a passionate kiss. He has no idea how appreciative she is. She knows all those other women meant nothing to him and realizes Luisa was special so she couldn’t allow him to put Luisa above her. Fernando tells her he loves her and wants her to be his. He leans over for a kiss and then Teresa reminds him she’s still not divorced. Furthermore, they shouldn’t be alone here. **please, NOW she worries about propriety?** Fernando reasons everyone already knows she’s about to be divorced and that they love each other. Still, she wouldn’t feel right about it. She has the nerve to repeat her father’s dying words asking her to do the right thing. She adds that if she truly loved Fernando, she should get divorced but before doing “anything” she should be married. Fernando can only beg, “please, my love.” She’s sorry, but he knows how she is and how she was raised. Otherwise, it just won’t work out. Fernando is beyond frustrated, telling her he can’t possibly wait so long! She asks him to please help her grant her father’s dying wish. Man, using her father’s dying wish and twisting his words! That’s gotta be a new low!

HOUSE OF HEARTBREAK: Oriana explains Luisa should be the mediator during the tough negotiations that are sure to come up between her and Fernando. She’ll find herself near Fernando and together they’ll exasperate Teresa. Oriana, by taking away the money, and Luisa, by consoling him. Luisa doesn’t think that’s a good idea. Besides, she doubts Fernando will ever love her again. Oriana’s convinced Nando’s blinded by passion which quickly fizzles out while love can continue to strengthen. She asks Luisa to think about it. She knows they can succeed.

PENTHOUSE: Fernando is leaving and wants to make plans for tomorrow, suggesting he accompany her to sign her divorce papers. Our Sharkster has other plans. First, she’d like to visit her mother and confess her affair, then on to the Notario to sign over the house to her name. THEN they can go start the divorce proceedings. A well placed kiss, and he agrees to it all. What a sucker! He deserves everything coming to him, which can’t be good.

CASA ALCAZAR: Hector and Aurora talk about her final exam. She tells him she feels a strong responsibility being the daughter of such an imminent doctor. He asks her to just give the best of herself.

HOUSE OF HEARTBREAK: Lucia asks if Luisa plans to tell Art about the house. Before she can answer Arturo comes in all chipper offering to make breakfast. After he leaves the room, Luisa explains she will be at the Notario later today and will tell Arturo after she’s signed the papers.

VECINDAD: Mariano is visiting with Refugio when Teresa comes in. He explains he and Aurora have come by to take her to Aurora’s exams. Aurora walks in and Teresa tells her she can’t believe she’s graduating and didn’t even invite her. Aurora coolly reminds her she told her in Zacatecas they can no longer be friends, especially after what she’s done to Luisa. She doesn’t deserve anyone’s friendship.

HOSPITAL: Hernan comes by to visit with Hector. Esperanza and he went to their first therapy session and afterward the psychiatrist told him it appears as though Espy is hiding something from him. Aside from the worry over Rodrigo, there’s something else bothering her. Hernan is dying to know what that is. How can he help her if he doesn’t know?

VECINDAD: Teresa doesn’t see how she’s done any harm to Aurora. Aurora reminds of her of the many times Teresa encouraged her to go after Mariano while she herself continued to pursue him. In the end, Teresa knows only too well how things happened. Mariano tells Teresa that Aurora has realized the kind of person she really is. Eventually everyone else will too. Aurora warns her she’ll end up alone. Aurora tells her not to do any more harm and leave Fernando. If she loves Arturo, she should return to him. Teresa accuses them of judging her without knowing the full story. Aurora says they all know she left her husband for someone else. Teresa says they all act as though she’s the villain in this story. Are they aware that Arturo is now living with Lucia? Mariano asks if she expected him to continue living in Fernando’s apartment. He tells her not to bother with her lies because Luisa’s already told them how it came about that Arturo is living at Lucia’s. Aurora explains Luisa went to her house. When Teresa objects to not having been told this, Aurora asks if she would have come to console Luisa after Fernando broke off the engagement because of her. Refugio interrupts the Teresa bashing and hugs her daughter. Refugio’s glad she came so they can all go together to Aurora’s graduation. Teresa explains she can’t go because she has to see about her divorce.

HOUSE OF HEARTBREAK: Oriana speaks with Arturo and explains her plan. If Fernando comes to his senses, she’ll revert all monies back to him and Luisa who she plans to put in her will. She deserves it. Fernando and Teresa deserve what’s coming to them too. Arturo points out that what she wants is revenge against Teresa. Oriana again asks him not to accept the divorce and delay it as much as possible. Arturo refuses because he’s not looking for revenge. She accuses him of continuing to love Teresa and he admits it. He’s given her several opportunities to back out but she’s refused. He has no choice but to give in. He plans to cut all ties with her and Fernando. He’ll see what happens with Luna Turqueza and forget about Teresa but he won’t seek revenge. As for Fernando, he doesn’t want to owe him anything and wants to forget he was ever his friend. His punishment will be having a woman who doesn’t love him.

HOSPITAL: Everyone’s gathered for Aurora’s exam which I guess is a public event. (I’m confused, can anyone out there shed some light on this process?) She takes the lectern in front of a panel after Hernan introduces her.

HOUSE OF HEARTBREAK: Oriana disagrees with Arturo’s plan and hopes he’ll change his mind for his sake, for Luisa and so that Teresa will get what she deserves. Oriana leaves. He and Lucia chat about it all and she lets out that Luisa is at the notario’s about the house. This infuriates him. Luisa shouldn’t accept anything from that imbécil! He doesn’t care how much she loves that house, she shouldn’t have done it! He rushes out.

NOTARIO’S OFFICE: Fernando is ready to sign the necessary papers giving title to Teresa but he hesitates. Luisa walks in and they’re both surprised to see each other. (Not sure if this means anything, but we never see him actually sign the document!)

HOSPITAL: Aurora’s done with her exam and Mariano congratulates her as does her father. Juana and Refugio don’t understand why Teresa wasn’t able to make it. She could have taken care of the divorce papers another day. Juana, as always, understands her rush if it’s because Arturo is with another woman. Hernan announces that Aurora has passed her exam with honors.

NOTARIO’S OFFICE: Luisa struggles to explain she’s come to sign the papers for her house, the house he gave her, does he remember? Ferneanderthal starts to mumble something when Teresa walks in, surprising Luisa. Teresa informs her there’s been a change in plans. The house is now hers. Fernando confirms this.

RESTAURANT: Hector joins Aurora and Mariano and is surprised no one else is there to celebrate her success. She explains she wanted to be alone with the two men she loves most and who have supported her passion for medicine. He’s the best dad and Mariano is the love of her life. She just wants them to all get along as before.

NOTARIO’S OFFICE: Nando explains he thought she wasn’t going to want the house. Luisa turns and slaps him, hard! PACATELA! She cries out, “You two are el colmo. What joy does it give you to ridicule me this way? What harm have I done to you?” She addresses Teresa, “All I’ve ever done is be supportive of you, be a loyal friend. And you Fernando, I gave myself entirely to you and blindly trusted you. You’ve repaid me with the worst kind of betrayal. You were a coward not to face me. What you two have done has no name. What you’ve done, Teresa, for it was all planned; calculated step by step.” Teresa tries to say it wasn’t like that but Luisa doesn’t let her. She asks why Teresa insists on putting on this act when she knows how she really is. Fernando has the nerve to say Teresa is not at fault for what happened. Teresa asks him to allow her to speak alone with Luisa. Doofus does as he’s told. Once alone, Teresa tells Luisa this is one of the most difficult decisions she’s ever had to make in her life. The last thing she wanted to do was hurt her especially after she was so nice to her. Teresa reminds her of the “hell” Arturo was putting her through but no one believed he was so far gone. Fernando was the only one who was supportive. Yes, Luisa says, that’s very clear to her how he “supported” her. Teresa explains this happened little by little and she began to feel secure with him. Luisa asks if Fernando found in Teresa what he couldn’t find in her. Now Teresa blames Oriana, saying she pressured him into getting married. Furthermore she warned her not to live with him, it was never going to work. WAKALA!!! Luisa slaps her, calling her a hypocrite.

BACK AT AURORA’S CELBRATORY DINNER, Mariano swears to Hector Teresa is in the past. He also swears his love for Aurora and the only reason they’re not married now is that Aurora wants to wait. There’s only one woman for him and that’s Aurora. Hector finally shakes Mariano’s hand.

NOTARIO’S OFFICE: Luisa tells Teresa that if she had the least bit of regret, she would have let Luisa keep the house that has been in her family for years. But no! She wanted it in order to feel triumphant and that she got her way after all. Teresa has destroyed something sacred and valuable - Arturo’s love and the friendship he had with Fernando. She threw Luisa’s affection in the trash in exchange for money. She has no idea that no matter how much she has, she’ll never be happy because she’ll always carry in her conscience all the harm she’s done. It doesn’t matter how much money she has, she’ll never, ever have love. Teresa tells her she shouldn’t be so sensitive, that’s why she suffers so much. Luisa laughs at her and says she’ll suffer too. Even if she manages to marry Fernando she’ll always have a hole in her heart that she’ll never be able to fill with anything. Teresa thanks her for her words but tells her to remember this: this world is run by those who dominate their feelings and get what they want. Luisa only has to look at her to see that it’s true. Luisa tells her only time will tell. She only hopes that when she’s with Fernando, the memory of Arturo doesn’t come between them. Oh, thar she blows! Teresa tells her the one who won’t be able to forget is Arturo. He’ll never be able to stop loving her. No matter how he tries he’ll never stop loving her and not Lucia nor any other woman will be able to help him. Luisa disagrees. She reminds her that Mariano was once hers and now he’s very happy with Aurora. That’s proof that there’s life after Teresa. Following that example, Luisa knows she’ll get past this despite Fernando….and Teresa! She leaves and Teresa has the decency to at least shed a tear. Descarada!

Luisa passes Fernando on her way out and he again tells her he thought she no longer wanted the house. He’s sure if he talks to Teresa, he can change her mind. Luisa tells him that after today, she’s sure he deserves a woman like Teresa and it’s too bad because she won’t make him happy. It’s a shame because thanks to her he’s become a man who cheats, lies, and is capable of such bajezas (lowness, baseness) as he committed against Arturo and her. She pities him.

La notaria comes by and hands him the documents. As he stands there, Arturo pops up behind him (kinda scared me!), saying he will not allow his sister to accept that house. Fernando tells him not to worry, he’s already signed it over to Teresa. Arturo’s quick to point out that Fernando is already pleasing Teresa. Arturo knows her M.O. only too well. He warns him that doesn’t guarantee she’ll be faithful. He reminds him that Teresa slept with Mariano one day before their wedding and she can do the same thing to him. How does he know Teresa won’t want to spend another night of passion with Arturo before they’re married? Fernando is angry now and grabs Arturo by the lapel, warning him against coming near Teresa. Arturo reminds him they are no longer friends and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to repay him in kind. Arturo tells him he and Teresa had such a good time together that he has no doubts she would want to be in his arms again….and he would enjoy it with no regrets whatsoever.

Previews: Geno attacks Fito; Lucia macks Arturo; Refugio suffers an attack.

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