Caray, Caray!

EPISODE 16 (Jan. 1, 2007 - The Last Episode!):
The standoff between Boss and Angelita and Casimiro continues - Boss threatens to eliminate them both. Rodo, Rosita and Ludovico are still out cold on the floor. Angelita tries to convince him to let the three go. Boss has his own agenda and won't listen. Casimiro tries to step forward but Angelita stops him.

In Blanca's room, Blanca and Berenice explain what happened Jacinto. Jacinto starts to look around; Berenice wants to call the police; Jacinto and Blanca convince her not to do so.

Angelita eventually convinces Boss to let Rodo, Rosita and Ludovico go - the three wake up and start to leave. On the way out, Ludovico turns and talks with Boss about next stage of the plan. Casimiro yells at Ludovico for being a traitor. Ludovico laughs and exits.

Outside in the reception area, Rodo and Rosita ask Ludovico which side he is on and Ludovico says the angels side. Rosita gives him a hug. Jacinto walks over and tells Rodo about the theft of Blanca's pearl necklace.

Ernesto and Nico are in their room discussing their gift for Jacinto. Ernesto asks Nico about his girlfriend and his car; Nico reveals that he lied; Ernesto is surprised and asks for more details. Nico reveals his ultimate wish.

The standoff continues in Angelita's office - Boss is still intent on killing Angelita - Angelita and Casimiro are intent on stopping him with discussion and words. Angelita is weak again and lays down on her sofa. Casimiro defends her - Boss tells Casimiro that what he wants is something no mortal can ever receive. Angelita confirms this statement.

Consuela plays with Gabriel in front of the Christmas tree in the activity room - Julieta finds her and asks her if she wants to go outside or play somewhere else. Consuela points to the other side of the room - Julieta asks who told her? She points to the bear.

Ludovico reenters the office and acts very supportive of everything Boss says. Angelita and Casimiro listen in. Boss laughs at his upcoming treachery and tricks. Angelita tells Casimiro not to lose faith. Boss hears this and looks at them and spouts off again - Angelita pleads for the salvation of the people. Boss laughs and refuses.

In the workshop, Tonita is helping Consuela and the other children get ready for the Christmas pageant. Rodo walks in - Tonita is relieved to see him - they have a problem with the Three Wise Men and she needs his help. He can't right now, he tells her, because Angelita is sick. Rodo then asks Consuela to give him Gabriel for awhile.

In the reception area, Boss is talking with Rosita and Blanca. Rosita is upset and disgusted with Boss' business. Rosita leaves. Blanca listens to Boss' request for investment money - Blanca is shocked and says she can't give it. Nico and Ernesto enter and talk about the piano gift fund. Boss laughs and looks at Blanca.

Berenice and Jacinto are in Nico and Ernesto's room searching for the necklace - Jacinto looks under one of the beds and is very disappointed to find it. He calls a halt to the search; he thinks his grandson Ernesto stole it.

Ernesto, Tonita, Nico and everyone rearrange the furniture in the activity room - they set up the grand piano right next to the door and are excited to see Jacinto's reaction to their gift. Nico brings Jacinto in with his eyes closed. When Jacinto opens his eyes, his reaction is not what they expected - he is disgusted and refuses to accept gifts from thieves. He then scolds Ernesto for being one and leaves. They are stunned and hurt.

Berenice enters the reception office. Blanca finishes talking with Boss and tells Berenice that she wants to leave - she is very disillusioned with the place and leaves for her room. Boss talks with Berenice.

Rodo and Ludovico are in the office with Angelita and Casimiro. Casimiro is furious with Boss. Rodo tries to calm him down, but he is too angry. Boss enters and with a flick of his magic cane, Casimiro is stuck to the upper reaches of the wall like a spiderweb. Boss swipes bear and laughs at them to think they can stop him with a child's teddy bear. He laughs and talks with Ludovico about what he plans next. Then he releases the magic grip on Casimiro and he falls "SPLAT" on the floor. Boss acts touched as he watches Angelita on the floor checking on Casimiro.

Ernesto tells Tonita how upset and hurt he is that Jacinto thinks he's a thief. Tonita and Nico try to cheer him up. Ernesto is so upset all he can think about is finding the real culprit.

Angelita and Rodo kneel beside Casimiro's lifeless body. Boss talks with Ludovico and sends him out of the office. Angelita is upset about Casimiro. Boss is happy and excited over his success to come. Rodo continues to console Angelita as she cries about the dreams that will be lost. Boss tells them it is no use, and dares Rodo to go see for himself. Rodo leaves focused and determined.

In the activity room, Blanca scolds Jacinto for losing faith in him and for having a thief in his family and walks over to Berenice who agrees with her. Julieta and Consuela are with the other kids, who start to taunt them. Nico, Tonita and Ernesto argue. Rodo and Ludovico are standing at the side of the room disappointed with all the fighting and lousy attitudes. As everyone continues to argue with each other, Nico walks over to the stage area and blows a whistle. Silence ensues. Nico starts to scold everyone for their nasty attitudes. He walks around and tells them everyone has problem and then goes over to Ernesto and tells Jacinto loud and clear that neither Ernesto or he are the culprits. Nico then calls on Tonita to start the Christmas play. Rodo and Ludovico smile as everyone takes a seat and the children go backstage. The play begins - Tonita is the narrator; Consuela and a boy are Mary and Joseph.

The standoff continues in the office: Boss still has Gabriel in his hand. He laughs at the thought of the destruction. Angelita tries to convince him to stop trying to destroy her and her work. He laughs and refuses. She tells him she doesn't have as much power as he thinks. He doesn't believe her. He puts Gabriel on the desk, sits down and pulls out his knife - he wonders what is inside as he pulls the bear's sweater up with his knife. She continues to argue about her mission. He dares her to show him the value in it.

The play continues in the activity room. As Tonita waves the children to come out as the three wise men, everyone is mesmerized with the images of the stars and the three wise men floating along the walls around the center.

Rodo and Ludovico have returned to the office to help Angelita. Boss is angry for all the defiance. Rodo, Angelita and Ludovico watch as Boss picks up Gabriel and holds his knife to the little bear. At that moment, the door swings open. A phantom spirit and the images of the three wise men float inside and corner Boss against the door on the opposite side of the office. Boss drops the bear and is totally petrified and screaming for help.

In the activity room, everyone in the audience applauds as Tonita and the children take their final bows. Nico and Ernesto ask Tonita about the Three Wise Men images - she was as surprised as they were. Jacinto apologizes to Ernesto and Nico. They encourage him to play his piano. Julieta compliments Consuela for her participation in the play. Consuela walks over to Jacinto at the piano bench and watches him play. Blanca walks over to the piano also.

In the office, Rodo checks on the shell-shocked and stone-silent Boss seated on the floor. As Rodo, Rosita and Ludovico are about to leave, Ludovico asks Angelita what he is to do now. Angelita gives him some advice.

In the reception area, Rodo leaves. Rosita asks Ludovico if he wants to be her boyfriend - he is surprised and humbled and agrees. They hug.

In Blanca's bedroom, Berenice shows Teresa inside. Teresa asks Blanca about the scandalous article in the newspaper; Teresa is disgusted by it. Blanca says she is disgusted by her whole family and especially Teresa and her son. Blanca tells Teresa that she is taking back control of her life, her finances and the business (she is kicking Teresa and her son to the curb). Teresa is stunned and leaves.

In the activity room, everyone enjoyes Jacinto's piano playing. Rodo pats Jacinto on the shoulder and leaves. Angelita has a short conversation with Julieta about her work with Consuela, then Angelita leaves. Jacinto finishes the song and stands up. Then "nes gadol haya pay, a great miracle happens here!" - Consuela sings! Jacinto is surprised, and sits down and sings and plays the piano with her. Consuela then runs over to Julieta and tells her she loves her and thanks her for caring for her.

In the greenhouse, Rodo and Angelita have a short conversation, then Rodo leaves. Angel Casimiro appears in a white spotlight. He has returned to talk with Angelita about how love never ends and then he kisses her hand and says goodbye. He disappears and, as the theme music starts, Angelita smiles as she remembers all of her and Rodo's adventures throughout the novela (starting with meeting Pedro on the highway).

EL FIN

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EPISODE 15 (Dec. 29, 2006):
Angelita and Jactino discuss his reasons for giving Tonita his savings, and his feelings for Blanca. Angelita reminds him that he has a lot of people around who love him, and she is needs a friend.

Consuela sits on sofa in the activity room with Blanca.

In Angelita's office, Berenice calls Teresa and says that Maricela never arrived and Blanca is disappointed. Cucis eavesdrops from the doorway. When Berenice hangs up, Cucis enters, closes the door and starts a conversation.

Boss meets with Ludovico in his office - They discuss how the plan is proceeding. Boss realizes that Angelita is more powerful than they originally thought. Ludovico says that he gave Casimiro the ring - Boss is happy and laughs with the thought of the poison venom working against Angelita. Ludovico wonders about something that confused him then leaves.

Rodo and Rosita meet with Angelita in her office - they discuss Ludovico and Casimiro and the roses. Angelita wonders about selling some orchids and tells Rosita to arrange a possible sale. Rosita leaves for the night. Angelita talks with Rodo about letting Consuela have Gabriel the teddy bear for awhile. Rodo needs convincing.

Blanca is in her room. Consuela enters. Blanca walks over to talk with the little girl. Julieta stands at the door and introduces Consuela. Consuela runs out - Julieta explains briefly her family history and leaves to follow Consuela. Berenice enters and brings Maricela into the room - Blanca is so excited to see her. Maricela could care less and wants to leave - Berenice and Blanca guilt her into staying for dinner.

In the workshop, Cucis watches Tonita fix Jacinto's costume for Day of the Wise Men. Ernesto is standing nearby, fixing his costume white beard. Berenice enters with a message - Cucis is excited about her article and leaves with Berenice.

In the activity room, Julieta walks Consuela in to wait for the party. Consuela returns to sit quietly on the sofa next to Blanca. Angelita enters and talks with Julieta about Consuela. Rodo enters and asks to speak with Julieta in private. They leave. Angelita walks over and starts talking with Blanca about her niece's visit - Blanca is very disappointed that they had to obligate Maricela to stay. Jacinto walks over and starts serenading Blanca - Consuela looks up at him, sways to the beat and smiles.

In the reception area, Rosita is frustrated talking with the potential buyer on the phone about the lousy price offered for Angelita's orchids. Rosita hangs up and leaves. Maricela makes a phone call to her mom - transfers to hold - hangs up and goes to another more private phone to continue the call. Cucis listens in and tape records the phone conversation.

Rodo, Julieta, and Consuela stop by the workshop. Tonita and Ernesto help them develop a costume and character for Consuela for the pageant. Rodo asks Consuela to hold and care for Gabriel. She hugs him tight.

In the dining hall, Jacinto sits with Blanca, Maricela (disgusted about being there) sits across from them. When Tonita and Ernesto sit next to Maricela, Jacinto asks Tonita about her work - Tonita starts to answer - Maricela makes a insulting remark about work at the center. Rodo walks up behind Maricela and listens. He has an idea and asks Ernesto to help him move a table away from the rest - he returns and asks Maricela to join him at the other table - Maricela doesn't want to go but Blanca insists.

Cucis and Berenice meet with Angelita in her office about the phone conversation tape Cucis just made. She plays a little of the conversation back and tells them to promise not to mention any of it to Blanca. It would be a detriment to Blanca's treatment. Cucis agrees to the request and leaves. Angelita talks with Berenice - Berenice agrees also with the request. Berenice notices Angelita doesn't look well and asks if she can do something for her, get medical help, Angelita tells her no thanks, there's nothing anyone really can do for her condition right now.

Rodo, Tonita and Ernesto bring their food plates and drinks to the table where Maricela is sitting with a disgusted bored look on her face. They attempt to initiate Maricela in the work at the center but Maricela isn't really interested and continues with her negative comments. Nico joins them at the table - Maricela gets really disgusted, runs over to Blanca and says that she really wants to leave now. Nico, Ernesto and Tonita gossip about what her problem may be.

In the reception area, Berenice finds Maricela and tells her about making a huge scandal at the center that will hit the newstands tomorrow.

In the dining hall, as Casimiro is serving, Nico and Tonita eat their dinner and talk - Tonita is excited and happy and tells Nico about Jacinto giving him an envelope of money for her present. Nico is stunned and tells her that Jacinto had been saving that money for years. Tonita's mood turns sad and Nico tries to cheer her up.

In the middle of the dining hall, Julieta talks with Casimiro about his obsession and affection for Angelita.

Angelita is sick and laying down on her office sofa. Rodo is near her and worried and concerned. She tries to keep him focused on the center's mission and that Casimiro is a good person at heart. He is still concerned for her - Angelita asks that Rodo get Rosita. He leaves.

Casimiro brings Ludovico a dinner tray to their bedroom. Casimiro confides in Ludovico that he is worried about Angelita - he hadn't seen her all day in the dining hall; he's afraid she's been avoiding him. Ludovico gives him some advice and an idea which encourages Casimiro to give the ring to Angelita. Casimiro leaves.

Ernesto, Nico and Tonita are in the activity room talking about whether Tonita should give the money back to Jacinto - Ernesto says no, Jacinto gave her the money in good faith and from the heart. Ernesto suggests he can sell his computer to raise the money for the piano - Nico thinks there must be another way to raise the funds without anyone having to sell anything.

Ludovico sneaks into the greenhouse and starts to look at the orchids. Rosita sneaks up behind him and asks him point blank why he wants to destroy the flowers and Angelita and Rodo. Ludovico tries to deny the charges but Rosita doesn't let up and continues her debate speech. Ludovico cries that he's ugly, bad and unlovable. Rosita tells him the oppposite - gives him compliments and support for who he is inside.

The kids come up to play with Rodo and Consuela and Gabriel in the activity room. They get a little hyper and Rodo walks Consuela hugging Gabriel to another side of the room. Berenice, Blanca and Jacinto stop Rodo and ask him about Angelita - they are worried.

Casimiro is visiting Angelita alone in her office - she is still laying on her sofa. He shows her a tray he brought her with angel food cake and the special ring on it. She asks what is this? as she picks up the ring and Casimiro starts to explain his intention, she falls into a deep sleep.

Consuela and Gabriel wander into the greenhouse. She walks over to Ludovico sitting in a corner - he tells her to leave, get away from him. She walks close to him and hands him Gabriel the teddy bear. Ludovico hugs the bear, looks at him, holds him to his ear and then hands the bear back to Consuela - he has to leave, he has something very important to take care of right away.

Casimiro knocks on the office door - Rodo opens it - Casimiro is concerned and worried about Angelita - Rodo doesn't want to let him in but Angelita insists. Casimiro kneels by the sofa - Angelita tells him she will never love him like he loves her. He doesn't understand and wants to keep fighting for her. Ludovico enters and interrupts. Casimiro is confused - Ludovico kneels beside Angelita and begs forgiveness for the murder attempt. Casimiro starts to realize who Angelita is; Ludovico confirms that she is the "Angel of Mercy". Ludovico also shocks Casimiro by saying that Casimiro is the instrument used to murder her.

Blanca runs around her room in her robe - Berenice enters and wonders what she's doing - Blanca can't find her pearls - someone stole them!

Casimiro is feeling so guilty for everything he's done. As he apologizes to Rodo, Rosita and Angelita, "Boss" swoops in from the back door and uses his magic cane to render Rodo, Rosita and Ludovico helpless to defend Angelita against him. Casimiro stands up to "Boss" to defend Angelita; Angelita gets up from the sofa and stands with Casimiro.

Advance for Monday: the last episode.

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EPISODE 14:
Rosita enters the bedroom - she looks around at the mess and closes the door. Ludovico jumps out from behind the bed and growls - Rosita screams - kids laugh as they climb out of the closet. Rosita isn't amuzed and tells the kids to leave - everyone has been worried and looking for them. As the kids leave, Ludovico apologizes to Rosita. Rosita accepts and gives him advice before she leaves. Ludovico is upset and thinks he is ugly and unlovable.

Julieta talks with Angelita in her office about Nico. Before she leaves, Angelita asks her to do a favor - go to the hospital to bring a young girl to the center - the girl's name is Consuela and Angelita tells Julieta to be a friend and guardian for the girl. Angelita trusts her to accomplish it and hands Julieta the address. Rodo enters as Julieta tries to turn the task down but Angelita encourages her. Julieta leaves. Rodo expresses his opinions; Angelita says to give her a chance.

In the activity room, Julieta runs into Tonita and another worker. Tonita asks what the paper is for - Julieta doesn't say too much, only that it is about money and leaves.

Blanca and Jacinto talk in the workshop about their past history. She's missed him so much - he thinks it is 40 years too late for a reconciliation. She is upset and leaves - he grumbles to himself.

In bedroom alone, Julieta puts a wad of pesos in her bra and stuffs several items in a plastic bag.

Jacinto talks with Nico in the workshop. Jacinto looks at Nico's hands and asks him about his musical talents - they talk about Jacinto's love of pianos. Jacinto shows Nico an ad for a special piano and the price. Jacinto's dream is to own this particular expensive piano and is saving his money to purchase it - Ernesto eavesdrops on the conversation. Nico agrees to help Jacinto.

In the bedroom, Casimiro talks with Ludovico about how to win over Angelita. Ludovico gives him suggestions and encouragement. Casimiro leaves - Ludovico prays to Boss with report.

In the office, Rodo and Angelita discuss the bad vibrations being felt around the center. They list all the new arrivals - Rodo mentions Casimiro and that she hasn't been herself when he's around. Angelita is surprised. Angelita suggests that they do a complete background check on all of the new arrivals. Rosita enters to tell them that Casimiro and Nico are waiting outside.

Nico enters the office and talks with Angelita and Rodo about his interest in living and working at the center. Angelita welcomes Nico.

Casimiro is in the reception area with a cup of tea he specially prepared for Angelita - Rosita tells him that she and Rodo are busy right now. Casimiro is very enchanted with Angelita.

Angelita explains the rules to Nico for life at the center complex.

Nurse Berenice encourages Blanca to open up and go on with life. Blanca is depressed; she thinks that her whole family doesn't love her or want her around - that she is nothing but an obligation and a bank account to them. Berenice tells her that her niece Maricela wants to visit her and is waiting downstairs to see her. Blanca is excited and happy.

Angelita and Rodo finish their talk with Nico in the office. Nico leaves. Rosita enters and Angelita asks about Casimiro. Rosita tells her that he just left but will return later. Angelita says when he returns to send him in, she wants to talk with him. Rosita thinks he is really weird. Rodo gives his opinion. Angelita thinks he is a good person, just lost and misunderstood.

Julieta then enters with Consuela to meet with Angelita, Rodo and Rosita. Angelita says hello and welcomes Consuela to the center. Julieta thanks Angelita for trusting her with the money and the task. Angelita says she always had faith in her. Rosita escorts Consuelta and Julieta out of the office. Rodo and Angelita comment on Julieta's change.

The children pull Ludovico into the activity room - they like him and want him to stay and play. Tonita comes over and helps the children convince Ludovico to stay. They walk over to talk with Blanca and Berenice, then move on and help with the decorating. In the middle of decoration, Ludovico walks to the side - he is scared of the new strange feeling that is coming over him. Tonita and the children ask him what's wrong - he thinks he wants to cry - Tonita says it's okay to cry - she gives him a hug as he starts to cry.

Angelita invites Casimiro into her office to talk. He presents her with a bouquet of a dozen roses to show his affection for her - it startles and shocks Angelita. Rodo steps into the office, takes the roses and defends Angelita's reaction as he pushes Casimiro out of the office quickly. Angelita sits down and takes a deep breath.

Ludovico finishes hanging signs and decorations in the activity room. Everyone cheers his good work. As Rodo enters, Ludovico has a panic attack, gets scared and runs out of the room. Casimiro finds him cowering in fear in the corner of the dining hall. Casimiro tries to talk him into coming out. He won't, he's too scared. Rodo comes in and tries to coax Ludovico out of the corner. Ludovico doesn't move.

Rodo finds Angelita in her private greenhouse. They discuss Casimiro and the roses, as well as Ludovico. Rosita enters and Rodo tells her what happened with Casimiro and his roses. Rosita can't believe he would dare do something like that. Rodo thinks he is somewhere between good and evil. Rosita wonders if he may be trying to kill Angelita.

Casimiro and Ludovico talk in their bedroom about Angelita and Rodo's reactions to the roses. Ludovico gives him another idea and encouragement to win over Angelita. He hands Casimiro a special ring that Casimiro can give her.

Cucis talks with Angelita in her office - Cucis has enough for an ordinary article about Rodo, but she's more interested in doing an article about the center and wonders if Angelita will allow her to do it. Angelita doesn't see anything wrong with Cucis interviewing the residents, and suggests she do it from the perspective "a dream to be lived." Cucis likes the suggestion and asks about taking photos - Angelita comments about photos no, dreams yes.

Rosita talks with Casimiro in the reception area about his obsession with Angelita - they argue - Casimiro thinks she is just trying to keep true love from blossoming.

In the dining hall, Nico and Tonita are talking and setting the tables. Ernesto enters and Tonita stops and gives him a hug. Nico is jealous. When Tonita leaves, Nico expressed his jealousy and pulls a knife on Ernesto. Ernesto tells him to drop the act, there's nothing to be jealous of. Ernesto asks Nico to talk in private in his bedroom. Tonita returns to work; Ernesto and Nico excuses themselves and leave.

Rosita talks with Rodo about her argument with Casimiro, and the danger to Angelita.

Julieta is brushing Consuela's hair in her bedroom. Angelita enters to visit. Angelita teaches Consuela a way to say yes and no (one blink for yes; two for no), then she asks Consuela if she's sad, Consuela blinks once and then hugs Angelita.

In Ernesto's bedroom, Ernesto shows Nico the ad on the internet for the piano that Jacinto wants to buy. They discuss the price. Tonita runs in and joins the discussion of how they are ever going to raise the money to buy it. Tonita is depressed about her own dream that may never come true. Tonita starts to cry and runs quickly out of the room. Ernesto explains to Nico why she left like she did (her dream).

Jacinto holds his envelope with his saved pesos as he talks with Cucis in the workshop. Tonita runs in crying and then vanishes away just as fast. Jacinto excuses himself - he needs to go check on her.

Berenice talks with Angelita in the administration offices about Blanca and her family. Berenice asks if they can have a second opinion on Blanca's diagnosis and treatment. Angelita offers Berenice the use of her office to make the phone call. As Berenice walks away, Angelita goes over to Cucis and tells her to not include anything scandalous about the center in her article.

In the dining hall, Angelita watches from the side as Jacinto gives Tonita his envelope of pesos. Tonita is so excited and happy. Tonita runs off. Angelita asks him about his piano. He replies, "Some dreams are more important than others."


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Updated Casting Notes -- http://www.esmas.com/navidadsinfin/elenco.html
Part 1 -Angelita - Nancy Patino; Rodito - Andres Garza; Pedro - Fernando Colunga; Reina - Ana Berta Lepe; Jose Luis - Eduardo Rivera; Julietta (social worker lady) - Alejandra Procuna; Francisco "Pancho" - Jorge Muniz; Solis (Chief of Police) - Juan Pelaez; Darro (the director) - Manuel Flaco Ibanez; Lola - Rosita Pelayo; Veronica - Ivonne Corona; Felipe - Jorge de Silva.

Part 2 - Angelita - Alejandra Barros, Rodito - Ignacio Lopez Tarso; Padre Miguel - Xavier Lopez Chabelo; Sebastian - Gerardo Munguia; Casimiro - Roberto Bolanos; Don Alberto - Sergio Sanchez; Alejandra - Nora Salinas "Carolina" LFMB, Yolanda - Elizabeth Alvarez, "Marcia" LFMB; Mauricio - Raul Maga~a "Adrian" LFMB.

Part 3 - Angelita - Macaria, Rodito - Jan (Santiago/Luciano); Tonita - Yadhira Carillo; Cucis Savala - Marlena Favela; Julietta - Alejandra Procuna; Casimiro - Roberto Bolanos; "Boss" - Luis Couturier; Blanca - Luz Maria Aguilar; Matilde - Blanca Sanchez; Ludovico - Gustavo Aguilar "Manotas".

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EPISODE 13:
Casimiro is in a meeting with Angelita about chef openings at the center. Jacinto brings in some tea for Casimiro - Casimiro thanks him and then pulls out some herbs to steep in the tea; claims it is for medicinal purposes. Angelita is curious and asks to see the herbs. She doesn't see anything bad of the herbs and gives them back as Casimiro leaves with Jacinto.

Rodo continues his interview with Cucis in the center activity room.

Jacinto shows Casimiro to his room - as Casimiro starts to unpack, he has a dizzy spell and falls onto his bed. Jacinto is worried and runs to get Angelita.

Boss tells Ludovico that he will be sent to take care of handling the new plan against the angels; since Alberto was such a lost cause. Ludovico wonders about finding a mate for himself - Boss laughs and tells him go for it if he finds someone interested. Boss then advises him on making sure the plan is a success.

Angelita puts a round pill in Casimiro's mouth. Casimiro regains consciousness and wonders what the pill is - she says it is a special medicine. She leaves the room. Jacinto asks how many fingers he is holding up - Casimiro counts five, then tells Jacinto he feels better than he's ever felt before.

Cucis talks with Rodo about Angelita and the center's objectives. She starts to mouth off against Angelita - "Tonita" (Yadhira Carillo in pigtails) hears it and dares to take her on a full tour of the facility to see the good work firsthand.

First stop is to see Blanca and her nurse in the dining hall. As they leave, the nurse mentions how handsome Rodo is - she thinks he is a famous actor, Blanca laughs and says she must be mistaken.

Julieta arrives at the center, depressed and crying.

Tonita takes Cucis to the activity room and explains why several of the people are there, and the kindness and good work Angelita provides them. Then she walks Cucis to Julieta's (a different one) room - Tonita says hello - Julieta talks to her briefly. Tonita tells Cucis Julieta's story and dares her to interview her and the others. Cucis is curious about Tonita's story.

Boss and Ludovico arrive at reception area of "Angels Inc.". Rosita has them wait to visit with Angelita about Ludovico residing there.

In the office, Angelita and Rodo discuss Julieta finally coming to the center for help.

Tonita takes Cucis to see Angelita's private suite.

As Rodo leaves the office, Boss recognizes him and tells Ludovico that he is one of them (angels). Ludovico thinks they should be extra careful.

Rodo goes to the dining hall and sits down to visit with Blanca and her nurse. Nurse is irritating Blanca and Blanca counters with her own opinions about nurse and Teresa. Rodo jumps in and asks the nurse why she continues to disturb Blanca. Nurse gets very uncomfortable with the direct question - Blanca answers that nurse thinks she is crazy. Casimiro enters the dining room and interrupts the conversation; then is called away.

Angelita is visiting Julieta in her room. Julieta is upset and depressed about her bad luck and losing her children. She feels quilty and wants to apologize to those she's hurt but doesn't know how. Angelita forgives her - Julieta is surprised - they hug. Angelita tells her to now work on forgiving herself and changing for the better. Tonita and Cucis eavesdrop from outside the doorway.

Casimiro visits with Boss and Ludovico in the reception area. They ask him questions about Angelita and Rodo. During the conversation, Casimiro escorts them to his room at the center.

As the nurse and Blanca argue and stand up to leave, Jacinto enters. He recognizes Blanca and Blanca seems to recognize him, until Angelita mentions it and then Blanca denies ever knowing him. Jacinto's feelings are hurt. Angelita tells her that Jacinto is one of the founders of the center and is a fine upstanding man. Angelita escorts Jacinto out of dining room.

In Casimiro's room, Boss talks with Casimiro.

Cucis waits in the activity room. Angelita and Tonita enter. Angelita asks how she liked the tour of the center. Cucis has learned alot about the good work performed there. Angelita forcibly excuses Tonita to return to her work in the kitchen. Tonita skips out the door. Alone, Angelita asks Cucis not to put anything she saw on Tonita's tour in the article - she doesn't want a lot of publicity. Cucis agrees. They enter the children activity room.

In Casimiro's room, Casimiro continues talking with Boss and Ludovico. (Boss and Ludovico use their powers of persuasion to get Casimiro to help them with their plan.) Casimiro reveals he has a crush on Angelita and Boss uses this to get Casimiro to work with them. Boss gives him a special love emulet and advises him on how to use it on Angelita. Casimiro is nervous, takes it and leaves. Boss and Ludovico laugh about how good the plan is starting to unfold; he has every confidence that Ludovico can continue to make it a success.

Casimiro returns to the room and talks with Ludovico about the children's party at the center tonight. Ludovico isn't a party person and wishes to stay in the room; Casimiro tries to convince him to join in the festivities but Ludovico is adamantly opposed. He is only there to help Casimiro, not to participate in the events. As Casimiro tries to touch Ludovico, Ludovico pulls away.

Rosita brings Jacinto the paper and asks him what is wrong. Jacinto is nervous but doesn't reveal his reasons.

Rosita then enters the office - Angelita and Rodo are working on invitations. Rosita volunteers to deliver the special one so Angelita hands it to her.

Blanca tells her nurse about her past history with Jacinto - apparently he was an old boyfriend that her father didn't approve of and refused to allow her to see.

In the offices, Ernesto surprises his grandfather Jacinto for Day of the Three Kings. They hug. Ernesto presses Jacinto to open his present early - Jacinto is excited to receive a complete wrench set. Jacinto updates his grandson on his life and what he will do for the holiday. Ernesto says he will return soon and leaves.

Casimiro meets with Angelita in her office. He asks about the pill - she explains what it was and why she gave it to him. Casimiro is enchanted by Angelita's compassion and understanding for him. She mentions him taking or helping with classes (like Jacinto does). Casimiro says the only classes he is interested in. They both become very awkward.

Casimiro carries tray from the kitchen and talks with Tonita in the dining room. He leaves. Naco man enters and talks with Tonita then he walks over to start bothering Blanca, her nurse and another man sitting at the table. Tonita tells Naco man to stop it. He continues and makes Blanca, nurse and the man move to the other end of the table. He and Tonita sit down and talk. When Ernesto enters, Tonita happily jumps up from her chair and runs to hug him. They leave together.

Two of the children enter Casimiro's room. They start to ask Ludovico annoying questions. He closes the doors and then roars and scares the children - the children scream.

In the activity room, Naco man thinks he recognizes Julieta. She claims not to know him. They talk about Angelita and Tonita. Rodo enters, desperately looking for someone - Tonita tells him where Jacinto is. Julieta remembers that she does know Naco man and moves to another table. Rodo leaves. Naco man walks over to talk with Tonita, and Julieta watches them like a hawk.

Rodo finds Jacinto, Casimiro and others in classroom. The others join Rodo on his search. Casimiro and Jacinto stay behind in the room.

Rosita opens the door and Ludovico shows his bloody mouth and fangs - Rosita screams.

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EPISODE 12 (Dec. 26, 2006):
Pancho and Padre walk over to Rigoberto in the hallway. Rigoberto tells them Angelita and Rodo left. Pancho and Padre discuss what happened and the disappearance of Alberto and Mauricio.

In the hotel room, Angelita tries to use her powers to extract information from Alberto and Mauricio, seated and silent on the bed. It doesn't work. Rodo has apprehension about what they are doing. A spark of fire pops in the room by the door. Angelita and Rodo leave as they hear footsteps outside. Ludovico enters the room, picks up the firecrackers and tosses them on the table - he says the boss is very angry with the errors made - Alberto regains consciousness and starts to plead and explain - Ludovico shakes him and holds him on the bed as Alberto continues his explanation. Ludovico says it isn't good enough.

Casimiro and Padre talk in the kitchen. Padre asks Casimiro what he knows about Alberto and Mauricio, the strange things that have occurred in the house, as well as Angelita and Rodo. Casimiro tells what he does know. Nati enters and interrupts; after she leaves, Casimiro and Padre continue their discussion.

In the dining room, Matilde proposes a toast. Pa (Carmelo) and Ma are frustrated with the lack of compassion for their daughter's disappearance and start to walk out. Matilde stops them and tells them to sit down. She starts to scold them for their actions and the harm they had caused her, Alfonso, Alejandra and Rigoberto; they have abused her confidence. Ma and Pa have their reasons and explanations. Matilde doesn't believe it; but she says that she is prepared to rectify the problems at once. She kicks them out of the house and business for good.

Sebastian paces in his office. Pancho stops by and they discuss the problems that are developing with Alberto and Mauricio's abrupt departure. Pancho tells of his own problems with the hotel bill they left him with that he has no way of paying. Pancho has an idea that may solve both their problems. Sebastian is intrigued. In the midst of the discussion, Sebastian wishes Pancho the best with Alejandra.

Matilde and Nati are in the living room talking about their recent good fortune. Nati tells her that Rigoberto is out with the horses. As Nati is about to leave, Alejandra enters and interrupts the conversation. Alejandra says that she is feeling awkward at the house - Matilde says that she is always welcome, it is her home also. Alejandra is still feeling sad and reluctant; Matilde wonders if the reason is Pancho, and tells her that he is welcome to come and live there also. They hug.

Padre prays in his office. Casimiro stops by and interrupts. Casimiro updates Padre about the children and the restaurant. They set up the chessboard and start talking. Casimiro asks about Alejandra; Padre says that she doesn't need his help any longer. Casimiro is confused and Padre explains further about 'angel intervention'. They discuss recent encounters with angels in town. Padre tells him about Pancho.

Angelita and Rodo arrive at the "Angels Inc." offices. Everyone welcomes them back. Jacinto and Rosita are the first ones to welcome them and brief them about office activity. Angelita and Rodo enter Angelita's office to talk in private - Rodo wonders if they should keep what they've discovered a secret from the others. Angelita thinks that would be best. Rodo answers the phone - Padre Miguel is calling Angelita to tell her about Mauricio and Alberto's disappearance.

Pancho and Alejandra talk on the stairs - Alejandra tells him about the invitation for him to move into the house with them. He is smiling and laughing with her. Rigoberto runs over to them to tell about his afternoon outside. Matilde follows him over. They discuss the invitation to move into the house. Sebastian enters and interrupts - he is depressed and feeling guilty for all the problems that are occurring and wishes to resign from his position. Matilde is surprised and convinces him not to resign. Pancho explains Sebastian's position is due to all the promises Alberto and Mauricio made in town that have been broken. Sebastian feels bad. Matilde comes up with a solution - she will invest her own money in the factory and Pancho can help.

Rosita meets with Angelita in her office to update her on all the events that have been occurring at the company in her absence.

Mauricio is pacing back and forth and is very impatient and angry as he and Alberto wait in the front hall to meet with the "boss". Alberto tells Mauricio to calm down and be very polite and respectful when they go in for the meeting. Mauricio can't do that. Ludovico comes out and tells them they have been granted one more chance. When Mauricio makes his self-serving remark; it angers Ludovico and an invisible force chokes Mauricio and he falls to his knees by the table. Mauricio agrees to the offer. Ludovico leaves the room.

Pancho, Rigoberto and Padre are at the restaurant saying good-bye to Casimiro, who is packed and ready to leave on vacation. Pancho and Rigoberto leave. As Padre and Casimiro talk, a mystery bearded hobo (Luis Curtorier - sp?) enters the restaurant and asks Padre for help. Casimiro leaves.

Newspaper reporter Cucis Savala (Marlena Favela) is talking to her tape recorder in the waiting area of "Angels Inc." She takes a photo of Jacinto sweeping the floors by the computer stations, and then starts talking into her tape recorder again. Rosita tells Cucis that Angelita will see her soon.

Rodo and Gabriel are entertaining the kids with adventure stories at the center. Angelita interrupts the story time to tell Rodo he needs to return to work. Rodo tells the kids he and Gabriel will return later to finish the stories. Rodo asks Angelita if she's received any news. She says yes, lots.

Cucis Savala is on the phone with her boss - she is so excited to have a one-on-one interview with Rodo. After she hangs up, she enters the office with Angelita and Rodo. She acts very enchanted about meeting the handsome Rodo and to be interviewing him. As she starts to ask him questions, and then requests a photo, Angelita excuses herself from the office.

Cucis continues to interview Rodo as they tour the center, and Rodo explains the center's purpose - for the whole family not just the children and seniors. Cucis requests to take a photo of Rodo with the children.

Teresa and Blanca and the nurse assistant meet with Angelita in her office. Teresa wants to commit Blanca to the senior living center; Blanca thinks Teresa is a viper who only wants access to her money, and doesn't want to live there. Angelita listens to both sides. When Teresa agrees to the financing plan for Blanca's stay at the center, Angelita agrees to allow Blanca to live there. Angelita tells Teresa that one requirement is for the family members to visit regularly during the first two weeks. Teresa is surprised but agrees. Angelita tells her see you tomorrow for the first visit. After Teresa and the nurse have left, Angelita assures Blanca.

Pancho, Alejandra and Rigoberto meet with Padre in his office. They tell him the good news of their engagement. Alejandra wonders about Casimiro - she wanted to ask him to be 'padrino' for the wedding. Padre says maybe he can when he returns from vacation.

Casimiro talks with Jacinto at the waiting area of "Angels Inc." about his vacation at the center. Jacinto offers his opinions and advice to calm Casimiro's worries. When Angelita is free, Casimiro asks about kitchen work available at the center; he also mentions his reference of Padre Miguel. She knows all about it - Padre had called her already. They enter the office to talk.

Alberto and Mauricio are whining and tied up under the big desk in the "boss's" office. Ludivico welcomes "boss" into the office from the french doors. "Boss" and Ludivico discuss his new plan to foil all the angels' efforts for Christmas as well as kill one in particular. Alberto continues to plead for another chance but "boss" doesn't listen or care.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!

EPISODE 11 (end of part 2, transition to part 3):
Matilde is holding Rigoberto - Alejandra runs over and moves Matilde out of the way to get to Rigoberto. Matilde is very concerned but Alejandra doesn't want to hear it. She orders Matilde to leave them alone.

Ma and Pa are at home, still very worried about where Yolanda is; she hasn't appeared at all.

Alberto and Mauricio meet with Padre Miguel and Pancho in the church office. Alberto and Mauricio are very insistent on their project to help the children, as well as their search for Angelita and Rodito. Padre Miguel is skeptical and turns the idea down flat. Alberto pushes to try and convince Padre - Padre still rejects it outright, and gets up and orders them to leave his office.

Alejandra sits with Casimiro and Rigoberto at the restaurant. Casimiro asks Alejandra what is her problem with Matilde, are they related? Alejandra says Matilde means nothing to them (she's bitter and hurt). Casimiro mentions that Matilde has been closed off in her house except for the occasional meal at the restaurant. Rigoberto mentions his father, Alfonso. Alejandra is taken aback with Rigoberto's sentiment. Alejandra opens up and tells Rigoberto that Matilde is his grandmother. They talk and talk.

On a bench in the square, Rodo tells Angelita his idea to get everything back on track - Angelita is skeptical and tells him no tricks. Rodo is adamant his idea will work and tries to convince Angelita to go along with it. Pancho approaches and sits down and talks with Angelita and Rodo. They discuss the search for the children, two in particular (Angelita and Rodito). Angelita asks him for his wish - he says he would wish not for himself but for Rigoberto to be well again. They continue talking; Pancho reveals his thoughts and beliefs about angels. Rodo and Angelita smile.

Matilde stops by the church office and talks with Padre Miguel about meeting Alejandra and his grandson. She's upset by Alejandra's harsh comments towards her.

Sebastian talks with Alberto and Mauricio in his office. They discuss how Padre Miguel turned their project down flat - Alberto threatens that if Padre Miguel doesn't cooperate, they will just take their business to another town.

Rigoberto and Alejandra are at the apartment. Rigoberto leaves. Alejandra pulls out a photo of Alfonso to look at. Matilde stops by to talk with Alejandra. They clear up alot of misunderstandings from the past. Matilde listens to Alejandra, she understands and invites Alejandra and Rigoberto to a special dinner at her home tonight. Alejandra is surprised.

Sebastian talks with Padre Miguel about Alberto and Mauricio's threat. Padre isn't interested in the project. Sebastian tries desperately to convince him but Padre won't budge, he has his reasons. Pancho and Rigoberto arrive in the middle of the discussion. As Padre Miguel tells about how the project will threaten the Day of the Three Wise Men celebration, Rigoberto becomes very upset with the thought that his mother will suffer. Rigoberto runs out of the office.

Matilde talks with Angelita and invites her and Rodo to dinner tonight. Angelita accepts and will bring a special guest with them.

Alone in the office, Pancho and Padre Miguel talk in confidence. Pancho reveals that he likes Alejandra and wants to be there for her to support and love her. Padre offers him work in the restaurant. Pancho is excited by the opportunity, it means he will be closer to Alejandra. As Pancho leaves, Padre Miguel mentions something that surprises Pancho.

Rigoberto returns home and cries to his mom. He doesn't want her to suffer. She hugs and consoles him. She then tells him they will be going to dinner at his grandmother's house.

Angelita and Rodo enter the church office and tell Pancho that he will be joining them for dinner with Matilde, Alejandra and Rigoberto at Matilde's house. Pancho is overjoyed. Then Angelita and Rodo reveal the necklace emulet around Angelita's neck - Pancho is surprised as he realizes who they really are. Angelita and Rodo have Pancho kneel down and pray for his wish and dream.

Sebastian sits down at the table with Alberto and Mauricio - bad news, Padre Miguel won't change his mind on the project. Alberto and Mauricio can't believe it - Alberto comes up with a 'plan b' to get to Angelita and Rodo. Sebastian leaves to try again with Padre Miguel. Alberto and Mauricio are frustrated.

Matilde comes home. Ma corners her in the front hall - she is still worried sick about Yolanda; she hasn't appeared at all.

Sebastian is in the home office with Pa - they discuss their worries about Yolanda's disappearance. Pa has his suspicions.

Mauricio asks Alberto why the hurry, panic about finding Angelita and Rodo. Alberto explains. Mauricio shows his gun. Alberto tells him that won't work against angels. He tells him that their boss won't forgive or forget errors. Mauricio declares he isn't scared, he will take the lead in the operation.

Matilde welcomes Padre Miguel, Angelita, Rodo, and Pancho to her home. As they go to the living room, Alejandra and Rigoberto arrive and Matilde welcomes them.

Nati is in the kitchen preparing the meal - she feels a sudden chill in the air, and gets spooked. Casimiro comes in - Nati tells him of the weird things that have been occurring in the house, possible ghost. Casimiro and Nati talk as they leave the kitchen.

Matilde takes Rigoberto on a tour of the house. When they enter her bedroom, Rigoberto asks about his father. Matilde shows him the pocketwatch that had been his great-grandfather's which has been handed down to his grandfather and his father. Now she is handing it down to him - he thinks it is a gift and shouldn't accept it. She says it is his inheritance; everything she has is his.

Padre Miguel sits with Pa and Sebastian and they start discussing and arguing about Matilde's special guests. Sebastian is shocked that Alejandra and Rigoberto are there. Pa is outraged by it. Padre Miguel defends Matilde's right to invite whomever she wants to dinner at her house. Then he tells them it is almost the new year - do not make him angry.

In the kitchen, Alejandra is checking the food on the stove. Pancho enters. They discuss how his angel search is going - he explains how he encountered them, his beliefs in angels. Alejandra is surprised. As Pancho walks to the doorway, Alejandra asks him about love. Pancho returns and their talk ends up with Pancho proposing marriage; Alejandra accepts. They exchange smiles.

Ma, Pa, Sebastian and Padre Miguel argue. Matilde and Rigoberto enter as the voices become loud. Matilde ushers Rigoberto to find his mother. She stays and confronts Ma and Pa for worrying and panicking about Yolanda's disappearance. At the mention of Mauricio, Mauricio and Alberto enter the room. Mauricio pulls out his gun and aims it at them. Casimiro and Nati enter at that moment and are shocked.

In the kitchen, Pancho and Alejandra tell Rigoberto the good news - they are engaged to be married.

Ma, Pa, Sebastian, Padre Miguel and Matilde sit down silently at the dining table. Alberto walks back and forth expounding on his plan, and how they are foiling it all up. Mauricio still holds the gun and aims it at them. Mati answers one question. Alberto counters it with his own opinion. Padre Miguel stands up and scolds Alberto. A chilly breeze blows into the room and the table shakes.

Angelita and Rodo enter into the kitchen and join Alejandra, Pancho and Rigoberto. Angelita tells them that Rigoberto is now cured. They are happy and hug.

Alberto tells everyone to stay seated as they search the house for the angels. Rigoberto runs in to tell Matilde that he's been cured. Alberto pulls out his "devil's emulet" and says a witch's chant. The room goes dark and everyone freezes in place. Rodo and Angelita move around to Mauricio and Alberto - Rodo blows on the back of their necks and they - POOF! - into thin air. Rigoberto watches and wonders where they went. Angelita explains and takes him to another room.

Rodo finds phantom Yolanda; she is very sorry for what she did, he says she will have plenty of time to think about it - and tells her the punishment.

Rodo turns the lights back on; everyone starts to talk and eat. Rodo joins Angelita and Rigoberto in the front hall - Rodo and Angelita say good-bye. Then in front of Rigoberto, they change into their new images. Rodo (now played by Jan) and Angelita (now played by Macaria). Rodo holding Gabriel the bear give Rigoberto a special message.

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EPISODE 10 (Dec. 22, 2006):
Padre Miguel looks up - Angelita comes over and helps him up to return to the dining room.

Yolanda and the others in the dining room wonder where Angelita and Padre Miguel are. As Yolanda gets up to look for them, Angelita and Padre Miguel return to the dining room and rejoin everyone around the table. Alberto and Mauricio talk about their search for the angel children. Padre Miguel listens to them. Alberto is excited and is sure they will find the little angels. Matilde makes a comment and Rodo starts to laugh.

Ma and Pa talk in private about how to stay on plan and inherit everything from Matilde - they have to find a way to separate her from Angelita and Rodo.

Matilde talks about her son to Angelita and Rodo. She tells them that her son had spoken to her about angels. Angelita tells her an explanation.

In the apartment, Pancho is talking with Alejandra about the angel search. She doesn't understand; Pancho tries to explain; She wonders how they can find them; Pancho says that Padre Miguel can help. She starts to question the motivation of Alberto - Pancho gives Alejandra a compliment - they smile and laugh.

Rigoberto is with Padre Miguel in his church office. Rigoberto tells Padre Miguel about Pancho and the men who are searching for the angels. Rigoberto asks about angels, if they exist, if they can actually cure illnesses? Padre Miguel does his best to explain the answers. Padre Miguel walks Rigoberto out of the office and continues to talk with him. A voice from the statue says, "Finally, Miguel."

Nati is in the kitchen. Yolanda and Dad enter. Nati leaves to do some work. Dad shows Yolanda a paper that Belinda had received. He advises her of what needs to happen now. Yolanda assures her dad not to worry, she can handle anything. She leaves with the tray for Matilde.

Padre Miguel and Rigoberto continue their discussion, as they arrive at Alejandra and Rigoberto's apartment.

Pancho returns to the hotel room. He and Mauricio get into a heated argument. Alberto interrupts and tells Pancho about what they found out about the search and the business deal. Alberto and Mauricio needs to set a trap for Angelita and Rodo in order to catch them. Pancho listens as Alberto and Mauricio whisper to each other about using Matilde to trap them. They leave Pancho in the room alone.

As Yolanda talks with Matilde and Angelita, Rodo takes a look and whiff of the drink in the pitcher, he waves his arm over the pitcher, and serves the drinks. Yolanda becomes nervous and Rodo smiles as Matilde and Angelita talk about Alfonso and angels. Yolanda watches with baited breath as Matilde drinks.

On the town square, Sebastian walks with a local mariachi band. When Pancho approaches, they stop. The band leaves. Pancho tells Sebastian what he overheard Alberto and Mauricio talking about. Pancho doesn't trust them and thinks it would be a really big mistake if Sebastian believes Alberto and Mauricio. Sebastian doesn't believe Pancho; they argue. It heats up into insults and then to punching match.

In the kitchen, Ma, Pa and Yolanda talk in private - the poison didn't work, says Yolanda. Matilde has had no reaction whatsoever to the poisoned drink. They plot another way to get what they want and have Matilde under their control.

Later, Angelita finds Yolanda in the kitchen. Angelita questions her about trying to poison her, Rodo and Matilde. Yolanda denies all charges. Angelia gives her a warning. Yolanda smiles as Angelita leaves. Yolanda quickly gets dizzy, has a nightmare vision, and drops the glass from her hand onto the floor. Yolanda screams when she sees the bloody steaming welt on her hand.

At the restaurant, Alberto and Mauricio join the townspeople for Christmas dinner. Rencho proposes a toast to Don Alberto and his business interest in the town. Sebastian wanders in and sits down beside Alberto. Sebastian tells them about Pancho's commentaries and suspicions; Mauricio and Alberto also wonder if Matilde has made any possible business decisions. They will contact Matilde and Yolanda in the morning.

Nati is in the kitchen. Dad walks in and starts making critical comments about the ingredients being used for Christmas; Dad sends her out to find the right spices in his opinion. Nati leaves grumbling.

In the room, Matilde and Angelita say good-night. Matilde thanks Angelita and Rodo for their help. As Angelita leaves, Yolanda, holding the beverage pitcher, enters the room to check on Matilde.

Rencho talks with Casimiro and Alejandra as they work. Padre Miguel comes in and tells Rencho to stop work on the factory. Rencho can't believe the request, but agrees to do so and leaves. Padre Miguel speaks with Casimiro; Alejandra apologizes to Padre Miguel because she will not be able to work at the church anymore. Padre Miguel accepts her apology and wants to speak with her about something very important.

Sebastian lets Pancho out of jail. Pancho questions why is he doing it? Sebastian explains. Pancho talks about a beautiful angelic lady he adores (Rigoberto's mom). Sebastian laughs and talks about it with Pancho.

In the living room, Ma and Pa are very nervous and scared. Yolanda enters carrying the drink pitcher. Yolanda tells them nothing to worry about, she took care of Matilde. They are still nervous and don't hear or see Yolanda. Ma and Pa are still nervous and leave. Yolanda asks why don't they see or hear her? What happened? Angelita shows off her pair of angel wings and explains why Yolanda is invisible to Ma and Pa. As Yolanda begins to warp her shape, she screams.

Ma and Dad are very worried; Matilde enters the living room; they tell her they haven't seen or heard from Yolanda since last night and are very worried. Matilde tells them her hunch that Yolanda may be in town. She's young and in love. Ma and Pa don't think that is it. Matilde suggests going to ask Mauricio. They will wait for awhile to see if Yolanda appears. Matilde tells them she is having lunch with Angelita and Rodo today. Matilde meets Angelita and Rodo at the front door. They leave. Yolanda (now the phantom ghost) tries to pour Matilde a drink from her pitcher - Matilde ignores it like she can't even see it. Angelita and Rodo enter - Matilde greets them and they leave for lunch. Rodo gets hungry just thinking about chiliquiles (mexican tortilla casserole).

At the apartment, Alejandra talks with Rigoberto about his visit with Padre Miguel. She also knows that he is the one responsible for putting angels on all her clothes. Alejandra comments about her jobs and she is reducing her work load - Rigoberto asks, "No more late night work?" She responds, "No more." They smile and hug.

At the hotel room, Pancho antagonizes Mauricio as he does his tai chi/tae kwon do. Alberto has to rush in and break it up again. Alberto also reminds Pancho to cool it, they have a legally binding contract. Pancho is disgusted and questions Alberto's motives for the search. Pancho leaves - Alberto receives an important phone call on his cell phone. Afterwards he tellls Mauricio, "...There are three ways to kill an angel."

Pancho finds Padre Miguel at his church office. Pancho and Padre Miguel talk. Pancho mentions Dona Reina and Pedro and faith in the two special angels. Pancho asks if Padre Miguel has found them, or knows where they may be; Padre Miguel tries to deny it, but through faith and his eyes, Pancho knows that Padre Miguel is lying. Padre Miguel admits knowing Angelita and Rodo. Pancho asks if he will help them find Angelita and Rodo also. Padre Miguel comments, "if they want to be found, they will find you. If they don't want to be found, they won't be." Pancho shows Padre Miguel the emulet from Dona Reina.

Rigoberto goes to the restaurant. He talks with Casimiro, and returns the teddy bear. Angelita, Rodo and Matilde enter. Casimiro returns Gabriel to Rodo - Rodo is very happy to have the teddy bear again. Angelita speaks with Rigoberto. Rigoberto has another episode and faints on the ground. Matilde runs over the boy and picks him up in her arms - she knows about this disease because her son had it also. She looks at the boy's face and realizes that Rigoberto is her grandson!

PROGRAM NOTE: The last episode of this mini-telenovela will be Monday, Jan. 1, 2007.

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EPISODE 9:
Alejandra and Rigoberto look at Pancho like he's crazy, and wonder what is his problem. They walk away, leaving Pancho stunned.

Ma and Pa talk with Matilde in her bedroom. He tells her of the production problems at the hacienda factory - he wants her to sign over power of attorney for the business to him. Matilde asks why bother? she has no interest in the business. He explains it is a legal formality - he and ma show her where to sign. Nati enters and says that Matilde has visitors - Padre Miguel and her invitees Angelita and Rodo. Matilde is so excited she leaves with Nati, before signing anything. Ma and Pa are so disappointed.

Matilde greets Padre Miguel and Angelita and Rodo in the living room. She tells Angelita and Rodo they will be her guests there at the house - Nati is hesitant but Matilde insists. Angelita and Rodo thank her for her kindness and hospitality and leave with Nati to see the rooms. Matilde and Padre Miguel talk in private about her feelings and how similar Angelita and Rodo are to her son Alfonso - like he's giving her a sign or something. Padre is skeptical and asks her profound questions, that make her think.

In the square, Sebastian and Alberto are walking and discussing the business plan (where to build a factory). Alberto calls over to Pancho to join them - Pancho shows his new drawing of Angelita and Rodito and Gabriel. Alberto is happy and compliments Pancho; he asks Sebastian for help in their search for the children. Sebastian says that the best one to ask is Padre Miguel, he knows all the children in town. Pancho looks over and shouts to Mauricio and Yolanda about the boy next to their car. Mauricio and Yolanda look down and walk by Rigoberto to get to the car door. Rigoberto stands and holds out his hand for payment - Mauricio ignores it and tries to open the door - it won't open. Pancho reveals that the teddy bear the boy is holding is Gabriel - he thinks the boy is Rodito - Alberto is excited and asks Sebastian if it is true. Sebastian clears up the confusion by revealing that the boy is Rigoberto, Alejandra's son.

Casimiro talks and consoles Alejandra at the restaurant. Alejandra is in tears over Rigoberto's illness and that he is terminal and she can't do anything to about it.

Rigoberto is wandering through the cemetery. He starts to have another episode and falls down on the ground. Pancho rushes over to him - Pancho picks him and calls for help. Rigoberto regains consciousness and starts to weakly talk with Pancho. Pancho sits down on the ground with Rigoberto, and asks him if he believes in angels.

Casimiro and Alejandra are sitting at a table - Alejandra opens up and confesses her worst fears about her son's diagnosis and treatment. She wonders how she can accept it? Casimiro consoles and empathizes with her (his daughter died years ago).

Pancho and Rigoberto walk and stop at the grave with an angel statue headstone. They discuss angels - Rigoberto mentions all the paintings at Padre Miguel's office, and all the statues and markers. Pancho brings up angels that are living among them. Rigoberto and Pancho discuss how to find them.

Matilde sits in the living room talking with Padre Miguel, Angelita and Rodo. They discuss love from the heart, and Matilde brings up her heartbreak over her son's death. Angelita says she, like everyone else, will suffer from one major heartbreak in a lifetime. Matilde can't accept what Angelita is telling her, of which Padre Miguel agrees with Angelita. Matilde leaves the room. Rodo follows her into the hallway and gives her some wise advice to forget about the pain right this very minute and start to live and be happy again.

Pancho and Rigoberto walk from grave to grave, looking at all the flowers - Rigoberto tells Pancho what his mother says about the children and the flowers. They continue the angel discussion. When they stop at one grave, Pancho asks about Rigoberto's father. Rigoberto doesn't answer.

Yolanda returns home and escorts Alberto and Mauricio inside the formal living room. Yolanda offers that they stay there at the house while they are in town, and asks Nati to fix up the guest rooms. Nati refuses - the rooms are occupied by Matilde's guests. Nati refuses to say who the guests are. Yolanda asks where Matilde is; Nati says out of the house, but she doesn't know where she went.

Padre Miguel meets in his office with Sebastian and Casimiro.

In the living room, Alberto and Mauricio discuss their own interests in the small town of Pueblo Grande. Yolanda brings her dad in the room to meet with Alberto and Mauricio.

Angelita and Rodo are in the kitchen - Nati tells them of the list of things she needs to do for Christmas - Angelita and Rodo jump in and lend a hand. Matilde and her assistant/driver enter the kitchen. Matilde is happy and smiling with all the busy work. She tells Rodo and Angelita about donating her son's clothes to the shelter - she is so happy and excited for Christmas this year and her future. She starts to plan what decorations, flowers and other items they need for the holidays. Angelita smiles as Rodo gets so excited he shows his wings to Angelita.

In the town square, Rigoberto and Pancho sit on a bench. Rigoberto tells Pancho about his illness, treatment and all the visits he and his mom have had to make to doctor's offices and hospitals. Pancho tells him about the angelitos and the miracles he has seen them perform. Rigoberto is pessimistic that they will help him, and cries about his mom.

Casimiro and Padre Miguel are alone in the office talking about faith and helping the poor. Padre Miguel confesses that he has lost faith in people, and hasn't converted a single person in a very long time. Casimiro tries to energize him to continue his work and keep the faith, but Padre Miguel is disillusioned.

Rigoberto is at the apartment when Alejandra arrives with more medicine. She gives him a spoonful from one bottle. She notes his sad mood and he tells her about the attack. He asks her questions; she tells about believing in the angel of mercy; he thinks his illness is a punishment. Alejandra is shocked and tries to console and assure him. Rigoberto confesses all the lies he's told to her about how he's feeling, how well he really is, the attacks. Alejandra assures him that she loves him with all her heart. They hug. Rigoberto gets up from the bed and surprises Alejandra by saying that they will need to find the angels.

Still in the church office, Padre Miguel has his hands on his face. Casimiro looks over and notices a couple pieces from the chess game were moved around. Padre Miguel is stunned as he takes a look at the game pieces, and wonders if someone did it or if it was a sign from above.

Matilde and Yolanda's dad meet with Alberto and Mauricio in the living room. Matilde questions Alberto about the business deal. Yolanda and her dad help to explain and introduce her to the men. Matilde isn't thrilled and says she will think about it and leaves.

Sebastian meets with his associates about the possible plan for a factory in Pueblo Grande, if Matilde gives her approval. Padre and Casimiro enter the office; Padre Miguel gives his opinion on the subject. Padre and Casimiro walk into the hall to ask Sebastian if he moved some of the chess pieces while he was in the office. Sebastian says no. Padre and Casimiro discuss whether Angelita or Rodo did it or if it was divine intervention. The associates call out to Sebastian, wondering what they are discussing. Casimiro and Padre Miguel leave.

Pancho stops by the apartment and visits with Alejandra, about Rigoberto's illness and the angels. Alejandra wonders why they should believe; Pancho convinces her that angels do really exist (tells about Pedro and Veronica). Alejandra asks him to help them. Pancho and Alejandra hug.

Matilde sits down to lunch with her family, Alberto, Mauricio, Angelita and Rodo. They discuss Christmas preparations. Dad and Mom are skeptical of actually having anything at the house for Christmas because of Alfonso's death. Matilde, with help from Angelita, keeps her cheerful spirit and doesn't let their depressing pessimism spoil her mood. Alberto starts to give his opinions, when Nati escorts Padre Miguel in the room to interrupt. Padre Miguel and Angelita leave to talk in private. Rodo stands up to speak to the group.

Padre Miguel and Angelita are in a nursery playroom. Padre Miguel asks Angelita about the chess pieces and helping with the children's programs. Angelita becomes very profound and reminds him of his prayers for help and that there are many of them there to help him if he just opens his eyes and looks around. (Padre is in black with a white light shining on his face/Angelita is in the white spotlight.)

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EPISODE 8:
Pedro says that they know what Angelita was telling them and that Alberto just doesn't understand. He hugs both Mama Reina and Veronica.

Angelita and Rodo walk through town.

Yolanda plots with her mom and dad against Matilde. She is going out to eat with Sebastian - Mom and dad question her about his intentions. She says not to worry about Matilde, everything is under control. She leaves for her date.

Sebastian speaks on the phone with head chef Casimiro about the evening's menu for his special date with Yolanda. After Casimiro hangs up, Alejandra whines about being able to leave early, because of her ill son. Casimiro gives her some advice.

Alejandra's son is at home alone; he has an epileptic seizure.

Nati brings a tray of food to Matilde's room - Matilde isn't very hungry - Nati tells her the food on the tray - Matilde's interest peaks with the mention of pastries. Matilde asks where her guests are - Nati tells her that Yolanda had sent them away.

That night, Angelita and Rodo are sitting on a bench in the square, talking. Nearby, Sebastian and Yolanda meet to walk through square to the restaurant for dinner.

Alejandra is done with her work, so she leaves for the night just as Sebastian and Yolanda arrive. Yolanda isn't at all impressed with the choice of restaurants.

Rodo and Angelita see Pancho walking through the square with two men - Rodo fakes a choking attack - Angelita acts scared and runs over to Pancho, Alberto and Mauricio to ask them for help. Alberto and Mauricio are more interested in finding a restaurant for dinner than in helping, so they leave. Pancho stays to help Rodo and talk with Angelita - he offers to take them to dinner at the restaurant.

Alejandra arrives home to her son, who is in bed. He gazes at the photos on her dressing table mirror as she rushes around getting changed for her night job. He asks why she has to leave - she explains it is for money to pay for his medicine. He tells her about his day and his car washing. They talk briefly. She tells him to stay in the apartment and stay safe as she leaves for work.

As Casimiro waits on Sebastian and Yolanda, Pancho and Angelita help Rodo sit down at a table near the door. Casimiro walks over to the table - Pancho orders tacos for them. Casimiro goes to fill the order. Pancho excuses himself from the table when he sees Alberto and Mauricio sitting at another table in the restaurant. Pancho goes to talk with them about the search.

The son has another seizure - Alejandra returns to give him his medicine and pray.

Pancho is disgusted as he watches Alberto and Mauricio eat. Pancho wants to quit at once, but Alberto reminds him about the contract and the truck. Pancho doesn't like it but agrees to stay on. He also is disgusted by Mauricio's rude attitude.

Yolanda is disgusted by the sight of Angelita and Rodo in the restaurant, and tells Sebastian who the "nacos" are. She is insulting and doesn't want them there. He says they aren't causing anyone any harm. She wants him to use his position and power to force them to leave. He refuses. Yolanda uses sweet talk to convince Sebastian otherwise.

Alejandra's son is better. He realizes that his mom returned just give him his medicine. He is disappointed that she can't stay. She puts him back in bed, and stays to comfort him.

Sebastian approaches the table and asks Pancho, Angelita and Rodo for IDs. Pancho defends his friends Angelita and Rodo. Alberto and Mauricio come over to the table - Alberto asks if his associate Pancho is causing any problems. Mauricio grabs Pancho by the arms and pulls him out of the restaurant. Alberto mentions a business opportunity he wants to discuss with Sebastian. Yolanda smiles at the activity. Angelita thanks Casimiro for his hospitality and kindness, as she and Rodo start to leave, she asks Casimiro to watch their box for them. She and Rodo leave with Sebastian. Soon afterwards, Yolanda leaves.

Alejandra and her son are fast asleep.

Sebastian escorts Angelita and Rodo to the jail cell. Rodo goes in and complains of the cold, his aches and pains. Angelita quietly tries to convince Sebastian to help them. He closes the door and leaves them both in the cell.

Yolanda visits Matilde in her room. Matilde is worried about her guests. Yolanda consoles her and tells her they will survive, there is nothing to worry about. Matilde is still concerned. Yolanda promises to look into it, then she brings up Matilde's dead son Alfonso again before leaving the room.

In the hotel room, Alberto, Mauricio and Pancho discuss what happened at the restaurant. Pancho is hungry, he didn't have any dinner, and wants to leave. Mauricio stands in front of the door, impeding from leaving. Pancho questions why block the door? Is he being held hostage against his will? Mauricio moves out of the way and Pancho leaves. Mauricio doesn't understand why they need Pancho's help - Alberto explains to him that Pancho knows the identities of Angelita and Rodito.

Sebastian returns to the restaurant and talks with Casimiro. Padre Miguel soon enters and joins Sebastian and Casimiro at the bar and then a table. Casimiro gets Padre some coffee, as Padro starts to tell Sebastian and Casimiro how rough his day has been. Sebastian can empathize, he has had an equally hard day. Before Sebastian leaves, he asks about Alejandra the waitress - Casimiro responds. Sebastian leaves and Padre and Casimiro talk and start playing a game of chess.

Pancho walks by a corner nightclub. The owner host is trying desperately to convince Pancho to go inside - Pancho adamantly refuses, he just wants to go to a restaurant for something to eat. Pancho leaves - one of the night club dancers comes out to tell the owner that Alejandra still hasn't shown up.

Alejandra wakes up and she goes to look in the mirror to fix her hair and make-up. She notices the hand-drawn angel in yellow on her dress. She is curious how it got there - she looks at her son still sleeping and picks up her things and sneaks out without waking her son. Her son wakes up and looks around the room for his mother.

Mauricio is working at his laptop computer and the clicking is keeping Pancho awake. Mauricio explains it is investment work for Don Alberto - Pancho is still annoyed. Mauricio reminds Pancho that Alberto is his boss now too. Pancho would rather work for money honestly and have that money in his hand than on a computer. Mauricio defends Alberto's investments. They discuss Pancho making more drawings to help in their search.

Sebastian meets with Angelita and Rodo in his office. Before they leave, Rodo mentions he wants his teddy bear Gabriel, and Angelita tells him the bear is safe and in good hands. Sebastian offers assitance to them in anyway. Angelita says thank you and she and Rodo leave.

Alejandra's son asks Casimiro what is in the box? Casimiro doesn't know - just that a lady left it there last night for safe-keeping. Alejandra and her son open the box and find Gabriel the teddy bear inside - Casimiro and Alejandra are curious to the reason it is in the box. The son keeps the bear and hugs it. Casimiro remarks about the angel Alejandra has on her apron. Alejandra says it just appeared recently.

Padre Miguel is in his office, looking at his chess board and talking to his statue of Jesus on the cross. He walks over and kneels down to pray out loud for guidance and advice. Soon after, Angelita and Rodo walk into the office and tell Padre Miguel that they want to help him. Padre finishes the statement with "help with the kids." Angelita quickly agrees to the statement addition. Padre notes how quiet Rodo is - Rodo says he isn't quiet, he is a man of few words. Padre escorts them out to go visit someone special.

Alberto and Mauricio talk with Sebastian in his office. They discuss the profitable business deal Alberto proposes. Yolanda walks in and interrupts. She insults Sebastian by telling Alberto and Mauricio that they should be talking with her aunt Matilde. Sebastian is insulted by Yolanda's rudeness. Mauricio and Alberto agree to meet Yolanda's aunt Matilde at their home for dinner.

Pancho sits at the restaurant making his drawings of little Angelita, Rodito and Gabriel the bear. Alejandra's son comes over, still hugging Gabriel, and asks Pancho what he is doing. Pancho explains the drawings without flinching or looking at the boy. The boy asks if the bear is like the one he has. Pancho looks up and recognizes the bear. Pancho is so excited that he thinks the boy is Rodito in a different body. Alejandra runs over to see what is the matter - Pancho on his knees with the boy, looks up and thinks Alejandra is Angelita. They just stare at Pancho.

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EPISODE 7 (transition to part 2):
(NOTE: if Yolanda looks familiar, the actress now plays "Marcia" in La Fea Mas Bella.)

Dona Reina answers the phone - someone is pestering her for information about Angelita and Rodito - she says they aren't giving interviews and hangs up. Veronica, now very pregnant, is very happy with Pedro and the baby they are expecting. Pedro returns home and shares the good news - at the marketplace, he got a tip about a business - and he is now the proud owner of his own truck delivery company. Pedro looks at the drawing and thanks his little angels for his blessings.

Pancho is out driving the truck - he stops at a road block - the officer pulls a gun and forces Pancho out of the truck.

Reina tells Pedro about the annoying phone caller - Pedro thinks it is another reporter, but she says that it is some rich, important man who wants information.

Pancho offers assistance to Don Alberto, who is choking in the backseat.

Later, Pancho returns to the apartment and tells Pedro of the truck hijacking. Pancho feels guilty - Pedro says all will be fine, he did what he should do - what is important is that they are alive and together.

Angelita and Rodito are now grandfather and granddaughter - they are on the sidewalk by the church square - they sit down on a nearby park bench.

Pancho, Pedro, Reina and Veronica sit down at the table and talk. Alberto rolls his wheelchair up to the table - Pancho introduces Alberto to the family. Pedro and Reina are curious to why he is there/his intentions with Angelita and Rodito. Alberto tells his story of his research. Pedro interrupts to say that Angelita and Rodito were there - Alberto is surprised, falls from his wheelchair to the floor. Pedro helps his back in his chair. Reina mentions a little more of Angelita and Rodito. Alberto is very interested in everything they have to say about the two. Pedro is skeptical and thinks Alberto is acting.

Padre Miguel meets Angelita and Rodo on the square, and welcomes them to the church.

Alberto talks about Gabriel, the magical teddy bear. Veronica mentions the drawing that Pancho and Reina made of the two children. Pancho takes it off the shelf and shows it to Alberto. Pedro is anxious to leave for the police station to report the missing truck. Pancho talks Pedro into letting Alberto stay there for awhile. Alberto wants to stay and discuss the angelitos more. Pancho and Pedro leave, as Reina and Veronica sit and talk with Alberto at the table.

Man on cell phone with someone important. He will wait for further instructions.

Alberto, Reina and Veronica discuss their meeting with Angelita and Rodito. He wants to know about Christmas Eve and Veronica tells him about the miracle that brought Manuelito back from the dead. Both Reina and Veronica say that Angelita went to each one to say good-bye, all in a second. He wants to know more and more details. Veronica describes Angelita's eyes as Angelita said good-bye to her. Then Reina tells of her message from Angelita. Pedro and Pancho return and Pedro wonders what they are discussing. Alberto is more and more curious about Angelita and Rodito, and wants to find them. Pancho says they can't be found; they're long gone. Pedro grows more and more skeptical of Alberto's desire to locate Angelita and Rodito. Alberto won't leave - he's desperate and pleads that he will do whatever to find them (including offering money to purchase a new truck).

Angelita and Rodo stand up from the bench. They walk out into the street. Rodo lays down; Angelita acts like she's crying as a car approaches and stops. Matilde and her driver climb out and offer help to Angelita and Rodo. Angelita and Rodo introduce themselves and climb into Matilde's car with her.

As the discussion continues with Alberto, Pedro grows even more skeptical of Alberto's intentions. They mentions the evil Darro and despicable Jose Luis. Alberto says that all ended happily for them, and asks why they won't help him to find the children and have some happiness also? Pedro reluctantly concedes and reveals some of what Angelita told him in her good-bye message. Pedro ends his story by hugging Veronica and Reina and saying, "even when a person thinks they don't have anyone, they always have those in the kingdom in the sky."

Alberto thanks Pedro and his family for the information they have given him. Pedro doesn't think Alberto understands. Alberto is adamant for assistance in his search. Pedro refuses to help in anyway, it was Angelita's wish. Pancho and Reina explain further why they can't help.

In the kitchen of Matilde's house, Nati is serving Rodo some noodle soup. Rodo is eagerly slurping it up - Angelita tries to use a napkin to wipe up some of the spillage and mess. Nati ties a napkin around Rodo's neck like a bib as she talks with Angelita about the family. At the mention of the mother, Rodo says that he also has a mother who works hard - and he works hard also. The three share a laugh. Then Yolanda enters and becomes very offended and disgusted by the sight of the guests; she leaves immediately.

Pedro and family have a conference whether they should help and trust Alberto. Alberto interrupts. Pedro and Veronica offer apologies for being skeptical and misinterpreting Alberto's intentions. Alberto stands up and offers his own apology for setting the trap of the road block in order to meet them and get information on Angelita and Rodito. Pedro, more skeptical than ever, wonders why such an elaborate scheme to search for Angelita and Rodito. Alberto explains - Pedro makes two conditions on giving assistance: 1. no money will exchange hands, 2. no press, everything remains in secret (I think that was the second condition). Alberto agrees to both. Pedro says he won't leave to help but Pancho will do it. Pancho is shocked and Reina gives him a good luck box on a chain and they talk him into it. Alberto, happy, announces that they will leave right away. Pancho smiles in agreement.

Father and Mother of Yolanda are in the living room talking about Matilde. Yolanda walks through - Father stops her - she says she is bored and is going to leave the house for awhile - Father annoys her into visiting Tia Matilde in her room first. Yolanda reluctantly agrees and leaves the room.

Yolanda visits with Tia Matilde. Matilde is looking at a photo of Alfonso, who died. Matilde is in mourning and Yolanda milks it even more, makes Matilde feels very depressed so she cries on Yolanda's shoulder. Nati enters to ask Matilde about her guests. Yolanda says they can leave the house, there are no rooms for them to stay in.

Out in the front hall, Angelita and Rodo talk about their dear friend Pedro and Veronica. Nati approaches and tells Angelita and Rodo the message from Yolanda that Matilde isn't feeling well, so they should go to find another place to stay. Nati mentions Padre Miguel may be able to help them. Angelita wonders about Yolanda, Matilde and the family - Nati tells her some of what she knows and then helps them leave the house.

Alberto and his lawyer finish the written agreement with conditions for Pedro and Pancho's assistance in the search. The lawyer leaves the apartment. They show the drawing of Angelita and Rodito and Gabriel, and then look at the map of Pueblo Grande.

Angelita and Rodo are seated outside on the bench. Nearby the man pulls up in his car. A boy runs up and asks to wash his car - he refuses and walks inside a building. Angelita walks over to the boy and shows him a magic trick (she draws an angel on the side of the car). The boy watches the angel drawing. Later, the man talks on his cell phone as he returns to the car - all cleaned and polished. The boy stands with his hand out, waiting. The man ends his call and is amazed by the clean car. He pays the boy and then climbs in and leaves.

Pedro returns to the apartment, smiling. The secret is safe, he tells Reina and Veronica. He and Pancho have just sent Don Alberto on a "wild goose chase" looking for the children Angelita and Rodito. They laugh. Pedro hugs Reina and Veronica, and says that they are very fortunate and rich, not in money and power but in what matters most - love and family. :)

The man stops in front of Abuelo Rodo and Nieta Angelita and asks if they have seen two little children with a teddy bear anywhere around there. They say no. He drives off. Angelita and Rodo laugh.

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EPISODE 6:
(I missed the first part of this episode; here is the second half of the episode that I was able to watch.)

Augustin and children meet up with people in the neighborhood marketplace (the lady is Ana Martin (Rosario, AR); one of the men is Adalberto Parra (Delfino, AR, Higinio, Alborada).) Angelita with Rodito holding Gabriel the teddy bear at her side tells the group about all the people suffering in the world and that need help. She tells them about the angel of mercy.

In his office, Darro is burnt by the fire in the orphanage, he is holding a gun aimed at Isabelle and Monica and is talking on the phone asking his boss for help, the children have escaped. Darro wants a doctor - Monica begs for medical care for her brother Manuel laying injured on the floor. Darro refuses the plea and blames Manuel for his losses. Isabelle and Monica help Manuel and defend him against Darro. Darro continues to wave the gun and threaten them to keep them hostage. He presses Manuel to tell him where the children went. Manuel doesn't say anything.

At the marketplace, the group is stringing a light around the wall for Christmas. As they are talking, Manuel struggling towards the group. As he falls to the ground in pain, the group surrounds him. He came to get help for Darro.

Darro is holding Monica and Isabelle hostage. As they plead with Darro, Pedro storms into the office and attacks Darro, wrestling and trying to force Darro to tell him where Angelita and Rodito are. As Pedro pushes Darro to the floor, Pedro runs to pick up Monica to carry her out. Isabelle runs back for the briefcase of money on the desk - against Pedro's advice. Darro pops up and tries to fight with her for the case. Pedro yells for them to leave the case there and get out now. They all leave. The money lays scattered on the floor and a whirlpool of air starts to swirl it around.

The children and the group cry as they discuss how to help Manuel. Pedro, Isabelle and Monica arrive. Monica runs crying to her brother Manuel. Pedro kneels down and hugs Angelita and Rodito. Manuel asks Angelita if Pedro is her father, she looks and says no he isn't. Manuel makes a profound statement and then he dies.

Monica holds Manuel's head in her lap. Isabelle is arguing with the men about going back for their suitcases and to get help. Pancho agrees with the other men. Reina gives sympathy and comfort. Monica starts to cry and blame Angelita and Rodito for everything, including Manuel's death. She cries out "Where's your father? Where is Christmas?" Angelita tells Monica that she never lied about anything, that everything she has said is true and gives Monica a comforting hug. Monica still wants to know where Angelita's father is. Angelita takes Rodito's hand and they walk over to the wall. She tells the group that her father is there with them right now. A bright yellow light streams in from the upper window, down over Angelita and Rodito and lights up Manuel's body on the floor. Manuel's body starts to float in the air. Everyone is mesmerized by the magical moment. Manuel starts to wake up and smiles at Angelita and Rodito. As the light decreases, Manuel kneels down on the ground. Everyone else kneels down in thanks and prayer (the "Halleluyah chorus" plays in the background). The white light streams down over the entire group.

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EPISODE 5:
Pedro waits in the living room as Veronica answers the door and lets Chief Solis inside. Pedro explains to Solis why he's there, shows him the drawing of Angelita, Rodito and Gabriel and says as Solis looks at the drawing Pedro says Veronica identified and knows the children. Solis is surprised and then tells Pedro about Veronica's recent accident and illness. With prompting from Solis, Pedro excuses himself and says he will return later. Alone, Solis and Veronica discuss Jose Luis.

In his office, Darro makes a pseudo-deal with Angelita and Rodito for the teddy bear. Augustin keeps the kids in place as Darro takes their pictures again. Augustin escorts them out, Rodito cries for his bear - Darro reneges on the deal and won't give up the bear.

Solis asks Veronica about her relationship with Felipe - she confirms it is only a good friendship. Solis tells her about Jose Luis' jealous accusations of something more. The doorbell rings - Veronica answers it - Pedro has returned to the house. Solis asks Veronica to reconfirm and identify the children in the drawing. This time however Veronica denies knowing who the children are or knowing anything about them. Pedro is stunned - Solis is disillusioned with Pedro and hauls him out of the house. Veronica is left alone crying.

Darro and Augustin are talking in the office. Darro is making passports for Angelita and Rodito. Augustin notes the photos are blank - Darro is stunned and then sends Augustin on an important errand. Darro receives an important and urgent phone call.

Angelita is comforting Rodito on the patio/laundry area. Two of the orphan girls come over - still no bear for Rodito.

Pedro returns home and tells mama and Pancho about his first visit with Veronica (he's smitten). The caroling neighbors stop by, singing for the posada party. Pancho lets them inside.

Darro takes Angelita and Rodito into hallway and he presses Angelita to explain what happened to the photographs. Angelita says she has no idea what happened. Darro doesn't believe her. Cleotilde pulls Rodito down the hall to the boys' room; Rodito cries for Angelita. One of the girls stays to comfort Angelita in the hallway.

Jose Luis returns home. Veronica is waiting for him at the table. Veronica vents her frustrations with her marriage to Jose Luis and his attitude shifts towards her and women in general (the beatings). Jose Luis is indignant and defends himself - the argument gets heated - Jose Luis slaps Veronica and walks to the other room. When he returns to the room, Veronica is extremely upset - she pulls out his gun and aims it at him - he tries to act ignorant about the children when she asks him direct questions. She continues to scold him as she picks up her small backpack and, with gun still aimed at him, she moves to the front door. She makes good on his dare for her to leave him as she walks out the front door.

Jose bothers Rodito in his bed - Manuel is fed up with the attitude, and tells the boys off. Manuel jimmies the lock and escorts Rodito out of the room.

Angelita is awake and telling the girls about her father and how Christmas is celebrated. They hear something at the door - Claudia tells them to be quiet. Manuel and Rodito enter - Rodito runs to Angelita and they hug. Angelita thanks Manuel for taking care of Rodito. Manuel says he is going to get the teddy bear back. Claudia tells them to be careful - breaking into Darro's office is very dangerous.

At the posada party, Pedro talks privately to Pancho about his disillusionment in Veronica. Veronica knocks at the door - Pancho, thinking she is a posada participant, invites her inside. Veronica says Felipe gave her the address, and that she's there to apologize to Pedro for lying earlier to Solis. Mama Reina asks Pedro, who's staring at Veronica, if he forgives her. Pedro says how could he not, she's so beautiful.

As Augustin has the teddy bear in his hands, they hear footsteps. Angelita and Manuel hide as Darro enters and catches Augustin with the bear.

Pedro, Veronica and Pancho sit and discuss what she knows about Angelita and Rodito - she doesn't know where the kids are, Jose Luis never told her anything.

Darro won't listen to Augustin apologize, and fires him on the spot. Manuel burst from his hiding place to defend Augustin. Darro drags Manuel by the ears to the punishment room.

Augustin gives bear to Angelita. Angelita thinks they need to do something to help Manuel.

Darro takes Manuel to the solitary confinement closet. Darro snaps his belt a couple of times and says Manuel will be there for three days as punishment. Darro leaves and locks the door behind him.

As Darro makes his security walk-through of the orphanage, Augustin and Angelita wait in the office until the coast is clear. They discuss why Manuel took the punishment for Augustin, how they can help Manuel get free, Darro's meanness. Augustin explains the files in the office hold all the information on all the orphans and those who were adopted. Angelita has an idea of how to help Manuel.

Veronica apologizes to Pedro again. He's so enchanted that he forgives her. Mama Reina invites Veronica to stay there for the night. She and Pedro continue to stare at each other as Mama and Pancho pick up from the posada party. The topic changes to discovering who the man was who picked up Pedro's papers - Pedro mentions "Bassarro," and then Veronica says "Darro". Pedro can't believe she know him also. She says she just has heard the name, never met the person.

Jose Luis is in a terror and storms into Julieta's house disturbing her evening with her sons. He is furious about Veronica and Pedro; she tries to throw him out; he slaps her hard on her cheek.

Angelita, Augustin and children make a linen chain to try and open the locked closet door.

Jose Luis has calmed down and sits to talk with Julieta. Julieta is silently thinking about all that Angelita said to her. He says to stop thinking about that, for her and her kids sakes. Julieta can't help it; she thinks they will be caught and go directly to jail. She starting to feel guilty. Jose Luis on the other hand, is very proud of what they accomplished and they shouldn't feel guilty.

Alone, Veronica cries to Dona Reina that being around good, kind people like she and Pedro, she feels like she's been living her life like a coward with men who love to mistreat and lie to her. Reina asks if she loves Pedro; Veronica is confused; Reina explains further and mentions Angelita's prediction for Pedro; Veronica mentions a similar statement Angelita made to her. Reina tells a story about her and Pedro's father and equates that to the love blossoming betwee Veronica and Pedro.

In another part of the apartment, Pedro sits and watches as Pancho fixes up the sofa for his bed. They discuss Pedro's enchantment with Veronica. Pedro wonders if Veronica would ever consider marrying him. Pancho says they can continue the discussion and go search for Angelita and Rodito in the morning. As Pancho lays down on the sofa, Pedro picks up his jacket and leaves. Pancho is surprised and calls for him to wait so they can go together.

The linen chain works! The door opens and Manuel is set free. The kids all gather together and talk in the girls' room.

As Augustin keeps watch at the door of the office, Angelita and Manuel rummage through the files to find information on Manuel's sister Monica. Angelita finds the file - Manuel is disappointed because Monica is now living in the United States. He runs out of the room upset.

Augustin and Angelita catch him in the hallway - he vents his disillusionment and frustration with reuniting with his sister. Claudia and the others approach - Claudia gives him some welcome advice to keep his spirits up and keep the faith.

Right after the kids all escape the orphanage, Isabelle and Monica pull up in their taxi at the front gate. Monica resists getting out of the taxi and re-entering the orphanage again.

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