Caray, Caray!

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 60:
* MA and Leo are meeting with Cecilia at a restaurant. She tells them about the mysterious nurse she watched enter and exit Aurora's room the night she died. Cecilia suspects that this person was responsible for Aurora's death. MA and Leo are both stunned.

* Jossie and Miriam plot together against MA - Miriam advises Jossie to be smart about it and be careful.

* Demian and Regina are at the office - Regina is about to leave - they kiss before she departs. Tiberio enters and holds the door for Regina. Tiberio and Demian sit down and Tiberio informs him of the shocking news, Gabriel has moved back into the palace because Pau is there.

* Dolores meets with JC and Pau in the bedroom. JC and Pau don't trust Karen and don't want her near them. Dolores advises that they should show a little patience and understanding towards Karen - with a mom and grandmother like she has, she doesn't know anything about unconditional true love.

* Otilia and MA enter the office - Karen has a hissy-fit when she sees MA. Otilia puts her in her place and tells her if she doesn't like it, she can always quit.

* Tiberio and Demian discuss business in the office. Demian brings up Tiberio's friendship and work relationship with Rogelio.

* Karen is about to leave MA in the office when Di enters. Karen scowls as she exits. Di is happy to see MA and welcomes her. Di gives MA some advice on being independent.

* Demian meets with Rogelio in the office. Demian doesn't have any opening at the moment, but soon he may have a position for him. Rogelio says he will be ready to work when he calls.

* Coyote is cornered in the prison showers by a gang of prison bullies who pull out a knife and start to rough him up and scare him. Coyote screams. The guards come in and the gang leaves quietly and denies everything.

* Regina meets and checks in on Pau and JC at the palace. Pau tells Regina that she is like a mom to her; then she tells JC how much she loves him. JC loves her and their child also.

* Demian paces the front hall of his house. He jumps when Tiberio enters - Tiberio guesses that he is waiting for Regina, and makes a comment about JC's new family. Demian erupts in a fit of jealous rage, and Tiberio stands smiling on the stairs. He is happy the "old" Demian has returned.

* Gabriel stops by MA's apartment. They discuss her inheritance. She can't fathom living in the same place as Jossie, Miriam and Karen.

* Miriam, Jossie and Karen have a "fiera" pow-wow in the palace office about how to get the inheritance from MA.

* Gabriel leaves MA - she is confused and sad; she loves Gabriel but thinks he will never understand her.

* Candelaria stops by the night club again to see Elsa. She gets into an argument with the manager. Manager calls security to escort Candy from the club. Elsa stops dancing when she sees the argument. Manager orders her back to work - she refuses. Security takes Candy out of the club. Elsa approaches manager and argues about his treatment of her mother. He orders her to return to work - as she walks back, a customer starts to flirt with her. She is uncomfortable, but the manager smiles.

* Leo talks with his medical school instructor, who gives him some good news.

* Gabriel tells Pau that he loves MA and that she loves him - however it is impossible for them to be together because MA and Jossie are sisters.

* MA looks at her parents' photos on her home prayer shelf. She remembers what Cecilia told her about the mystery nurse; then she remembers all the altercations and threats Jossie made to her face in the hospital. MA suspects Jossie.

* As Gabriel, Jossie, and everyone gather in the living room at the palace, Mayeya answers the door and lets MA and David inside. Jossie is shocked - MA announces that she and David are moving into the palace. Gabriel welcomes her to the palace. Luisito is excited for her and David to be moving in. Gabriel takes the boys to the other room - MA and Jossie have a talk; MA gives her a warning - try anything to provoke me, and I will defend myself. MA leaves Jossie alone - Jossie does her cheshire cat grin.

* Demian, Regina and Tiberio eat in their dining room. Demian tells Regina that he was very upset and annoyed because she was late returning home.

* JC tells Pau that MA and David are moving into the palace.

* MA sits with her mom's photo in her room. She thinks of a prayer for strength against Jossie.

* Jossie vents her anger and outrage over MA to Miriam in her room.

* Gabriel stops MA in the hallway. He thanks her for deciding to move into the palace, and gives her some advice. She excuses herself to go visit Pau.

* Padre Domingo stops by to see Candy at her apartment. Candy confides in him her frustrations with Elsa and MA. He's surprised.

* MA talks with Pau about her moving to the palace. Pau informs her that Gabriel also is living there. MA is surprised. Pau asks her about her love for Gabriel. MA tells her the truth.

* JC and Karen bump into each other in the living room. JC wants to leave; Karen convinces him to have breakfast with her, and clear up all the misunderstandings between them. He pauses to think for a minute, then agrees. They walk to the dining room together.

* Candy sits in her chair, depressed. Leo laughs and shouts outside; when he enters, he becomes sad and tries to cheer her up and get her to open up. Candy tells him it is about Elsa and her job. Leo shares the sentiment, and is disgusted also. He tries to change the subject to food and MA. Candy tells him the news that MA has moved to the palace - Leo is shell-shocked and mortified with the thoughts and worries of what may happen to her there. Leo walks to the other room depressed.

* MA sits with Luisito and David in the front patio, talking and laughing.

* Dolores takes care of Pau in bed. Pau thanks her for caring and helping her. Pau asks where Karen is. Dolores says with JC having breakfast. Pau is intrigued.

* Karen and JC sit down at the table - Mayeya serves the food trays - as Mayeya leaves, she becomes very disgusted with the sight of Karen's advances towards JC. When Mayeya enters the kitchen, she vents her disgust to Shorty, who gets her to laugh and change her mood.

* Padre Domingo stops Elsa in the parking lot. Elsa isn't interested in his advice. The manager pulls up on his Harley motorcycle and tells Elsa that the customer is interested in having her do private dancing. Elsa isn't interested in the proposed idea, but the manager thinks differently. Padre Domingo interjects his critical opinions about the subject. Manager gets off his motorcycle and starts an argument with Padre. Padre orders Elsa to go home immediately - she does.

* Gabriel receives a phone call from Federico in prison. He wants to see Gabriel in person, to tell him something very important about Jossie. Gabriel wants to know over the phone, but Federico is adamant in telling him in person. Gabriel agrees and hangs up. Demian enters the palace just then. Demian uses the excuse of visiting Pau and JC for being there. Gabriel informs him about his meeting with Federico in prision.

* Karen meets with Rogelio in the office. Nicolas enters and hands Rogelio the divorce papers from Di.

* Demian goes to visit Pau and JC in her bedroom.

* Sylvester is checking under the hood of his taxi, as Leo wanders along the curb depressed and thinking he's lost MA forever now.

* MA is very happy and has her pocket watch in her hand.

* Jossie talks with Gabriel in the palace office. Jossie is very upset with MA's presence in the palace. Gabriel gives his opinions on the subject - then he shocks her with the news that he loves MA with all his heart.

* MA is at church praying for guidance and help.

* Jossie is shocked and asks for why? how? Gabriel proceeds to explain all the good qualities that MA possesses that he loves (and he has never seen in Jossie). Jossie keeps her dignity together as tears well-up in her eyes. He leaves. Jossie erupts - she screams, knocks the stuff off the desk and vows to get revenge.

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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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Since Sylvia is in Hawaii (grrrr jealous) you get an encore performance from me. At the end of Friday's show Juan and Miranda find out that the blood from the two shootings are from different people. The curtain rises -


Fabricio and Julio are sitting on the front steps of the San Llorente house. Does anyone else think it’s strange how they all continue to hang out here even though the house is empty? It’s creepy. Julio says he’ll be there for Fabricio, whatever he needs. Fab says if not for his kid, he’d run far away. Julio says they need to bring Bertha down, Mophead is also very concerned about Bertha and Cesar getting busy. Fab wasn’t aware of this, he tells Julio about Cesar taking money and jewels for his ransom, and here Cesar is with Bertha the whole time. Julio makes a face like he’s having a heart attack, he says fathers close their eyes to what their kids are really like, he suddenly realized what kind of person Cesar really is. They both start to realize just how depraved Bertha and Sleazer are. Julio feels guilty for helping Cesar bring down Gonzalo, even though he didn’t intend to do that. They share a manly hug and Julio leaves.

Fern has the baby again, talking to Renata. Fern is glad that Renata is giving Juan another chance. Juan and Miranda come in with the news that the two blood spots were from different persons. Juan asks who could have attacked her at the hacienda, she says besides El Guapo, she has no idea. She rehashes that night and says that whoever it was didn’t know she had a gun and she surprised him. Juan has a memory of fighting with Cesar over Renata and seeing blood on Cesar’s shirt as he walked away. He tells the women what happened, he only hit Sleazer on the front but he had blood on his back. Juan calls the hospital to see if they could verify that the blood matches Sleazer.

Nuria plays with her rosary and prays/cries. I believe the contract to cry on a daily basis has expired with Miranda so they signed up Nuria. She cries more than anybody on TV, ever. She begs Flor for forgiveness. LA comes back in, he might be regretting running off with her about now. “dang she’s hot and all, but cripes what a head case. What did I get myself into?” As I predicted before, Nuria wants to go back to Mexico to talk to Santiago. I knew something stupid would bring them back to be discovered. LA tells her no way, Jose. Nuria says fine, whatever, like a kid who doesn’t like what she was just told. LA caves in and says he’ll try to find a way to talk to Santiago. Don’t do it! They’ll go back, someone will find them, they’ll get killed or something. I knew it would happen but I’m annoyed anyway.

Back at the hacienda, which still has all of its furnishings, Nati and Mrs. Gabino are lighting a bunch of candles. They are trying to light the way for Gonzalo’s return or something like that. Nati is wrapped up in a white robe like she’s about to go ride a camel through the desert.

Carola comes in to talk to Amparito, who fills her in on Fern’s pain. Carola says she wants to go see her, Amparito says she shouldn’t go in order to avoid Renata. She then has to break the news that Juan and Renata have gotten back together. Carola cries. Miranda is really getting some help with the crying requirement. Amparito says Juan is coming the next day to get his stuff and is going to go live with Renata.

Mrs. Gabino hears a loud noise and Gabino runs in to see what’s going on. Mrs. Fills him in. Nati comes in to say Flor has gone to the light. Then she turns around and says “come Patron, come!” The Gabinos are freaking out and the candles all flicker a lot. The ghost of Gonz is in the room, apparently.

Juan says they’ll call him back later with the blood test results. Miranda announces that she is going to the hacienda. Renata says that Juan is bringing Amparito’s sewing machine so she can make clothes, they’ll stay in the house with Fab and Charo. Fab comes in and says he’s going to go to SLI the next day to work on the oil project, or whatever it is. We’d all get fired for missing this much work so far.

Nati continues to light candles and freak out the Gabinos. Nati says that she knows Miranda is coming the next day. The birds told her. She asks them to help blow out the candles, they are very happy to do that and end the spooky ceremony. Nati, I think, needs to go check on her camel.

Babe Lawyer tells Vicente that she needs Charo to testify. The subject changes to Miranda and Vicente says it’s her fault, not her friend’s, for letting that happen. They talk about the case and think that they can get Al declared innocent. Vicente then drops the bomb that the two blood samples are from different people. Babe Lawyer is pissed that the information leaked, this is an investigation dammit, that was confidential information. She won’t say it but she is jealous that Miranda has that information, thinking that it should be privileged between her and Al. Get a grip woman, what are you, twelve?

Juan goes home to get the sewing machine and Carola is waiting for him. She starts to say something about loving him in silence but Raul and Slutty come in and interrupt.

Bertha and Santiago are out having a drink, Guapo is there too. Guapo asks Santiago if today is a good day to die. They say they have the biggest surprise of his life for him.

Juan says he’s going to get money from the ATM, because when you use an ATM the national banks give money to charity! It’s a public service message. They read details of this program off of a card and pretend like they care.

Santiago says the law is going to get Guapo and Bertha. They laugh. This same exchange happens about ten times in slightly different forms. You’ll get caught, don’t be stupid. The law will get you, ha ha ha. Bertha tells Santiago that the bar they are in is full of cameras, so tell Al that if he stays against them they’ll show the pictures of Santiago there with them and tell all about his bank accounts.

Al meets with Vicente and Roman. Al asks for Babe Lawyer immediately, she’ll be along later he is told. Roman explains that he was Gonzalo’s investigator but when Gonz was in jail, he did some work with Cesar. To the point Senor Luque, do you know the circumstances of your sister Lasagna’s death? Al stands there impactado, then turns around to see Santiago rush in doing his best Julio impression, hand over his heard like he’s going to have an attack. Al rehashes how Lasagna was found. Roman says LA and Nuria know the real story. He also explains that they are hidden far away. Al says he needs to talk to them. Vicente says they can’t come back, they are in the same situation as Charo and need to stay safe. He says he doesn’t know where they are, they only talk by cell phone. Now Santiago is holding his left arm, he’ll collapse any minute. Roman says he’ll tell Al the next time he talks to them so they can get in touch. After Roman leaves, Al spits that Roman knows perfectly well where those two are and wouldn’t say! Santiago raises his arm to say something, it reminds me of the guy on the corpse cart in Monty Python’s Life of Brian who keeps saying “I’m not dead yet.” He starts to say something, then keels over.

Amparito comes in and talks to the virgin on the wall, then Sanson walks in behind her. He says he’s not going to do anything. He’s looking for Juan, who proceeds to walk in with Carola and Slutty. Sanson says he was looking for Carola too, and grabs her. Juan punches him in the face and knocks him down, giving him a bloody lip. Sanson jumps up and pulls a gun on Juan. Everybody yells. He yells at Carola, “you still love this guy, right?” Carola says she will love Juan forever. Techinically she yelled it, everyone is still yelling.

Renata is holding the baby and her phone rings. It’s Fern, Renata fills her in on where everyone is and where they went. She talks about her great clothing designs she’s going to make. She sits down and has a green memory of a conversation with Bertha. She was telling Bertha about how Fern insisted on examining any medication brought for Flor. Back in the present she starts talking to herself, she is starting to realize how Bertha messed with Flor’s medications.

Slutty yells at Sanson, she ends up moving between Juan and the gun. She insults Sanson, calling muy macho when he has a gun, huh? Sanson finally puts the gun down, then hits Slutty with it. Now she’s bleeding. He kisses her on the mouth, remember they are both bleeding, she eagerly kisses him back, she even bites him to get him to bleed some more. He throws her away and curses at her for doing that. Everyone else knows what is going on of course and they stare at him in shock. “what are you looking at me like that for?” Sanson issues some threat about killing her, she says she’s going to die anyway, she has AIDS! Sanson freaks out, saying it isn’t true. He leaves, swearing that he’ll take everyone with him when he goes! Everyone moves to comfort Slutty, she says to get away since she’s bleeding. Juan thanks her for saving him and calms her down.

Renata calls Gabino at the hacienda. She asks him to go to her room there and get a bag with medicine in it and to give it to Miranda as soon as he sees her, then tell Miranda to call her right away. Gabino and his Mrs. talk about how spooky it is that Nati actually knew that Miranda was going to be there that day. They think that Nati knows when they will die, Mrs. wants to ask her, Gabino says don’t be crazy!

Juan and Slutty arrive with the sewing machine, Renata is in shock at Slutty’s face. Slutty and Juan explain what happened. Juan leaves to go to the hospital, he thanks Slutty again for saving his life. Slutty swears to Renata that she never intended to infect anyone but the situation got out of control and it happened. Renata thanks her also for saving Juan. Slutty says she has many things to ask forgiveness for, Renata says whatever it is you’re forgiven, we’re friends! Slutty says no, then confesses to being in cahoots with Bertha for a while because she wanted to hurt Renata. Renata is impactada.

Santiago is awake and drinking some water. Vicente says he has to go, Al says that starting right away, they have to figure out how to get his fortune back. Vicente says he has the passwords and whatever for the accounts in London. Al can’t leave the country, but Vicente will go right away. He leaves. Al says to Santiago that he knows him, his bad feelings aren’t health related, what’s going on? Santiago says he’s quitting the church. Fab walks in at the same time and is impactado.

Slutty tells about how she set her up to get busted stealing jewelry way back when. Renata is angry now, Slutty is begging forgiveness but now Renata is mad. She realizes for sure now how Bertha had her hoodwinked but was really evil all along. They hear gunshots and the baby starts crying. They say the gunshots were from downstairs, Renata grabs the baby and says to go to Gonz’s room. In the hall they hear another gunshot and start really freaking out and run down the hall.

Wow, a really good cliffhanger for once! Unfortunately the preview for tomorrow’s show tells us that El Guapo and Bertha killed Charo, Babe Lawyer announces to somebody else and then later to Al himself that she is in love with him. I’m guessing that since we are in Ultimos Capitulos they are holding nothing back in the previews to get people to watch the ending.

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The plot thickens, as we return to Acapulco Vice…

“You’re interested in her!

Aldo sexily half smiles back at Carolina and giggles. Caro catches on that she spoke with reason and Aldo really did invite her so she would bring Lety. Aldo confirms to Carolina that Lety really made an impression on him. Carolina marvels that her Lety, who is convinced that she is the ugliest woman in the universe, has made a man like Aldo fall in love with her. Aldo corrects Caro and says that Lety made an impression, but that’s not to say that he is in love. There’s just something very attractive about her. Carolina replies that he makes sense, Lety is a charmer. Aldo replies that he thinks any human being with just a little sense would be fascinated to know a person so innocent, who has been so hurt by life. Caro confirms that Lety is both fragile and innocent. Caro says what surprises her is that during all the time they’ve known each other, she’s never known him to be so taken by anyone. She admits that they’ve only known each other about a year and a half, but Aldo has been a loner that whole time.

Marcia enters Fernando’s office and wants to know if Lety is showing up tomorrow for the meeting.. He tells Marcia that Lety is not in Mexico City. Marcia gets really upset. She asks Fernando how he can be so tranquil even though Lety will not appear. Fernando replies that he is not calm; a representative will appear tomorrow. Marcia wants to know why a representative of the company will be coming. Fernando says he has no idea. Marcia changes the subject and asks Fernando what happened between him and Lety. Did her hurt her so much that she decided to flee? Fernando tries to change the subject back to the company and says that Lety left the letter thinking that this would be sufficient to return the company, and then she left on a trip. Marcia says she hopes that Lety didn’t leave thinking she could get back at Fernando via the company. Fernando says that Lety is not capable of something like that. Marcia comments that it’s interesting how Fernando has so much confidence in that woman even though she betrayed him. She says she understands why Lety fell in love with Fernando, but asks what happened with him. Marcia asks Fernando if he fell in love with Lety. Fernando replies that he does not want to talk about that with Marcia. Marcia flips out. She waited three years; she almost married him; the least he can do is give her an explanation. She demands to know if Fernando fell in love with Lety and if he is still in love with Lety. Fernando doesn’t reply. Marcia asks him if she should interpret his silence as an affirmative answer. Fernando half nods and stares at his desk. Marcia sinks in a chair and quietly asks the question again out of disbelief. Fernando replies with a simple “Yes, Marcia.”

Back on the yacht Caro asks Lety how she feels. Lety responds that she feels better. Aldo brings out some yummy looking food. It’s lobster. Aldo asks Lety what she thinks the lobsters would say if they could speak. Caro feels left out of the joke. Lety explains the story about Aldo looking for her glasses and coming back with some lobsters. Aldo says these are the same lobsters prepared to accentuate their exquisite flavor. Caro has the two confirm that this from when Aldo saved Lety from the wave. They confirm and Aldo says that these lobsters had their history. They were witnesses of an important moment. Lety takes a bite of the food. She mmmm’s and tells Aldo that the food is really delicious. Aldo replies that he used a special recipe that one day he may reveal to Lety. Lety says that Aldo cooks as well as her mother; the only difference is that Aldo’s food is from the ocean and her mother’s is not because in Puebla there is no sea. Aldo grabs Lety’s hand and asks if this means that Lety feels much better. Lety confirms and peeks at their hands.

Marcia cannot believe that Fernando has the nerve to accept his own love for a woman like Lety. She says that she doesn’t know how, but Fernando will pay in hell. She raises her hand but no teacher is there to call on her (not that any would care to). Fernando softly says her name. She turns and then storms out the office. Fernando says to himself that he understands that he must pay, that he is paying right now.

Aldo teaches Lety how to test wine. She holds it in her mouth. He laughs and tells her to swallow. She tells him that it is very good. He pours her a full glass for a toast. He tells Caro and Lety that he’s been privileged by sharing this dinner with two beautiful ladies. Lety says there is only one beauty. Aldo responds that he sees two. Aldo says that he understands because Lety can only see Caro and not herself. He makes a toast to the gift of life, to the ocean and to the moon. Lety also toasts because she feels that this night she will be able to enjoy life. Aldo corrects her when she calls him Don Aldo. Carolina says that the pain they have is not important. What is important is the capacity to begin anew. Aldo agrees. He says that they should toast to the beginning to a great friendship. Cue Humphrey Bogart!

Lety finishes off another glass of wine and drunkenly proclaims that she is very, very happy. She’s happy to enjoy the bay, the dinner, the morning, the night, the stars and the company of course! Caro tells Lety that with Aldo, there will be surprise after surprise. Lety praises Aldo for being terrific. Lety has Aldo pour her another glass of wine. She goes on about all of Aldo’s good qualities, like knowing how to swim so well. She saddens a little and says that he has a freedom that she will never achieve. She has pain that she won’t be able to rise above. “Because he lied to me.” she cries out.

Irmita talks to the cuartel about how her daughter Rebeca cried when she found out about her father. Sara asks if the Rebeca will come to the house. Irmita replies that she’s coming tomorrow. At this painful situation with Rafael will allow her to get to know her granddaughter who is eleven years old. Martha says that Irmita will have to be content with this. Irmita wisely replies that shared pain weighs less. Juana asks if Irmita’s son will be coming as well. Irmita tells Juana that her son, Jorge, did not want to hear anything about his father. Luigi tells Irmita that he must talk to her son because this is not about the dying father, but about the mother who needs her son with her. Luigi’s phone rings. Saimon answers. He tells Irmita that it’s her neighbor and that Rafael is really bad and she should return quickly to her house. Irmita prays to the virgin for strength. PM replies that Irmita’s friends will give her strength. Luigi suggests they hurry to Irmita’s home.

Lety tells Caro and Aldo to promise that they will never lie to her. They both promise. Aldo says that he quit lying to himself and because of this he could never lie to anyone else. Lety doesn’t want to think about lying to herself, because she’s very happy. She thanks Carolina again for bringing her to Acapulco. Caro says there’s no reason to thank her. Lety asks for more wine. Aldo says they can change the wine and walks back into the cabin. Lety and Caro joke about the “wine of happiness.”

Tomas prepares for his meeting tomorrow. He explains to Julieta that he’s going to take all of the papers and the archives. Erasmo comes down to complain about the flip flops Julieta gave him. They only lasted three years! He demands to know why Tomas is in his house. He also asks what are the papers that Tomas holds.

Lety asks Caro how she can say that she and Lety have anything in common. Caro that all three of them are very much loners. Lety says that’s not possible that Caro nor Aldo are loners. Caro says that Aldo is almost like a hermit. Aldo says that he does prefer the company of the ocean. Caro says that for that reason they are all in the club of loners. Lety says that not only is she in the club of the loners, but also in the club of ugly women. Lety says that Caro is very social in any environment, like a fish in water. Aldo says that Lety has reason, he could not consider Carolina a loner. Caro tells them that she comes home alone everyday wishing for children. Aldo says that Caro can have a child whenever she wants. She replies that she has not been able to produce a child. Her work is an obsession for her. It’s destroyed three marriages.

The cuartel enter Irmita’s house. Irmita asks them to stay in the living room and then she makes a beeline for her bedroom. The cuartel talk about how they feel bad for Irmita and the fact that her son does not want to come and see his father. Lola talks about men and how they lack sensibility. Saimon protests and turns to Luigi for support. Luigi doesn’t answer but PM confirms that her man has a lot of sensibility. The cuartel shush each other. Juana says that Irmita’s son carries resentment because his father abandoned him. Luigi says that no matter what the son should be there, with his mother who is suffering so much. Sara absolutely agrees. Luigi grabs Irmita’s purse and leaves the room. Martha says that her intestines are groaning and making noise, insinuating that she’s hungry. Sara shushes her.

Aldo cannot believe that Caro married three times. Caro says that they were all very short marriages, because of work. Lety says that Aldo speaks with reason because Caro could become a mother whenever she wants. Caro replies that she lacks a significant other. Lety drunkenly laughs. Caro stares off into the sky and takes a sip of wine. Lety tells Caro that she’s very special, intelligent, beautiful and above all, a good person. Caro thanks Lety and says that at times she still feels empty, like she lacks that which is most important in life. Lety agrees that Caro lacks a boyfriend and a family, but she has a friend! Lety turns to Aldo and asks him if he has children. “Yes, I have two,” he replies.

Julieta tells Erasmo that Tomas is preparing some papers for his meeting tomorrow. Erasmo doesn’t understand because he thought that Lety took care of this before she left Conceptos. Tomas explains that Lety just forgot to take some papers and that he’s going to take them tomorrow. Erasmo asks if these papers are the reason that Fernando is so desperately looking for Lety. Tomas calls Erasmo brilliant, a brilliant brute. Erasmo asks the “parasite” what it is that he’s saying. Tomas tries to calm Erasmo. Tomas says he will take care of everything while Lety is gone. He says that Erasmo should put on his flip flops. Erasmo spits out some insults at Tomas. Tomas leaves. Erasmo goes on how the youth don’t have any respect or morals.

Lety whispers to Carolina that she didn’t know that Aldo had two children. When Aldo approaches the table, Caro asks him to explain to her about his children. Aldo says that one of his children is his book, “The Flavor of Life.” This book has a special story with old recipes from different parts of the world. It tries to unite all the elements of nature. Aldo says that he wants everyone to know that the best ingredient in all dishes is love. (Excuse me, my gag reflex just flared…Okay, I’m back.) Lety asks about his other child. He says that his other child is a chain of restaurants based off of “The Flavor of Life.” Lety says she wants to read Aldo a thought about love for his book. She searches her bag. She pulls a few things out of her purse, one of which is the photo of Fernando. Aldo immediately guesses who is in the photo. Lety asks for it back and says that she does not feel good. She asks to return to the hotel.

Back at Conceptos Fernando stares at the same picture. He asks the photo how long he will be like this.

Irmita wants to take Rafael to the hospital. He says he doesn’t want her to spend her money for a hopeless cause. She replies that she’ll bring a doctor to the house. Rafael does not want this either. She cannot believe he’s still so stubborn. Irmita wants to know why he did not tell her how sick he was. He replies that he wanted her forgiveness, not her compassion. He mutters that he regrets abandoning his children. Irmita says she’ll make a chicken soup for Rafael. It will help recuperate some strength; she has a surprise for him. She thinks to herself that their daughter, Rebeca, will be coming to see him.

Luigi calls Jorge from his cell phone. Luigi says he’s calling to plead with him to come to Mexico City. He tells Jorge not to interrupt and not to be rude. Luigi says he’s going to intrude as he wants, because Irmita is like family to him. Luigi tells Jorge not to come for Rafael, but for his mother. She needs him a lot right now. Jorge hangs up on Luigi. Irmita enters and asks Luigi what he’s doing with her purse and diary.

Caro, Aldo and Lety pull up to the hotel in Acapulco. Aldo helps Lety out of the car. She thanks him, apologizes and shakes his hand. Caro says that it still hurts Lety, all that happened. Aldo says he understands that type of suffering. Caro asks Aldo if he wants her to take him home. He replies that he has a vehicle. Aldo pulls out a bike. He talks about all the advantages of a bike. Caro thanks him for the dinner and everything else. They say goodbye. Aldo rides away toward the beach.

Luigi says that he found the diary in her purse and that he immediately needed Ricky Armstrong’s number and he didn’t want to bother Irmita. Irmita knowingly looks at Luigi who quickly asks how Rafael is doing.

Caro chases Lety. Caro says she needs to talk with Lety. Lety tells Caro that she wants to rest. Caro replies that she cannot leave Lety in this state. Lety says that she’s fine and that Caro shouldn’t worry about her. Caro replies that she can see that Lety is not okay. Lety says she cannot continue. Caro asks if Lety would like to talk before resigning. Caro takes Lety to the bar so they can talk. In the bar, Lety asks for a water and Caro asks for a double tequila. Caro asks Lety about what happened. Lety says she was very good and very happy, and then that photo appeared. That photo brought her back to reality and the pain that Lety is feeling. It’s like a sword in her heart that hurts and there is no way to recuperate. Caro says that she knows part of the story, but she needs to know all of it in order to help Lety. Lety agrees to tell Caro the whole story.

Irmita thanks the cuartel and Luigi for being with her. She asks them to go home, because it’s late and everyone has to work tomorrow. Luigi insists on staying. Irmita wants him to leave because he did not rest at all the night before. He negates and says he’s staying until the end. Juana says she’s staying as well. Luigi doesn’t want her to stay. Sara says she’s staying to. Saimon says he’ll take PM home on his moto. Luigi walks everyone out, because he wants to make sure that they really leave.

Caro says she never imagined all that happened. Lety says that now she’s told everything to Caro she feels a little more tranquil. Caro says that this does not exempt Lety from fault. Lety says she knows. Caro asks Lety if she understands that she did something wrong. Lety effusively confirms. Caro replies that only when one accepts her errors, can she better herself. She asks Lety to give Acapulco another opportunity. Caro says she’s sure that Lety can move on. She reminds Lety about the laughter back on the yacht. Lety says that was all a dream, she woke up the same ugly woman as always.

Fernando wanders around his office, remembering Lety’s laughter. Meanwhile, Aldo sits outside his house and remembers the same laughter.

In real life Lety is not laughing. She says that she continues in her clothes as the same person as always. Caro thinks that Lety wants to destroy herself. Caro says that she cannot believe that such a responsible, valorous woman could be so weak in her personal life. She tells Lety that she must accept that her life is changing. Lety must give this change a chance. Caro says that Lety is really a marvelous woman. “Marvelous, me?” Lety asks. She tells Caro not to drink any more tequila. Caro asks Lety to give her one more chance. Caro says she has a surprise for Lety that she will like. Caro asks Lety where her insecurity is. Lety replies that it’s everywhere. Caro says that, no, it’s inside Lety’s imagination. Lety says she sees it every time she looks in a mirror. Caro says that mirrors lie. They’re going to make the mirror reflect Lety’s true image – the beautiful woman inside. Lety cries, thanks Caro and they toast (with water).

Lety draws with her feet in the sand. Cue the kazoos! Lety sees miss Puebla running along the beach and imagines that it’s her (Lety). Miss Puebla waives and passes Lety. From the opposite direction, Aldo approaches and greets Lety. He asks Lety to go running with him. Lety says she’s never exercised in her life. Aldo asks if Lety has ever heard the phrase “healthy body, healthy mind.” Lety says she’s developed her mind, but not her body for obvious reasons. Aldo says that Lety needs to be more optimistic and happy. Lety asks if exercise can cure the soul’s pain. Aldo assures her that if she has a healthy soul, it will be reflected in her body. Lety laughs and says if the body reflects the soul she can just imagine what her soul looks like. Aldo tells Lety that everything is relative. Something she might find ugly, he might find very beautiful. Lety runs off to go change and then decides to run in her dress. Aldo follows.

Irmita tells Sara, Juana and Luigi that she’s worried that her daughter won’t arrive in time to see her father because he’s getting worse. Luigi and the girls try to reassure Irmita and tell her to have faith that her daughter will arrive.

Lety and Aldo clumsily run along the beach (more Lety than Aldo). Lety almost keels over from the exercise. Aldo tries to help her breathe. Lety talks about how pretty the ocean is in that spot. She asks him where he brought her. Aldo tells her that this a spot where the salt water meets with freshwater. These two waters kiss in a kiss that last for a lifetime.

Irmita once again asks the girls to leave, because it’s almost time to go to work. Luigi says that the girls don’t need to worry about getting ready. They both kiss Luigi good-bye. Luigi doesn’t like the kisses and says it’s a good thing they’re leaving because their mere presence makes Irmita’s pretty house turn ugly. Sara plays along and says it’s a good thing he makes all things beautiful. Irmita starts to tell Luigi that he should… He finishes her sentence by saying that he should stay with Irmita. He doesn’t want death to come and take Irmita as well.

Lety and Aldo continue to talk about the ocean. He talks about the waves and how they’re all different and yet all are very beautiful. They’re the music of nature. Lety tells Aldo about her tiny cave at Conceptos, where she never saw the sun. Lety tells Aldo that with him she feels in harmony, peace, that all of nature is her. Aldo says it’s great that Lety realized this. They smile at each other.

Is Lety going to be able to leave Don Fernando behind her?
Will Fernando confront Tomas?
How long until everyone else finds out about the Mendiola/Padilla love affair?
Happy New Year, everyone!

Drop the last year into the silent limbo of the past. Let it go, for it was imperfect, and thank God that it can go.- Brooks Atkinson

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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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Miranda is sitting on the floor working on her laptop and Fernanda comes in, Miranda says she couldn’t keep up her happy face any longer at the party. Renata runs in complaining that Gabino brought old clothes from the hacienda, the others tell her they aren’t even a year old! This is to show how shallow Renata is I think. Miranda says she’s putting a plan together for the chocolate at the hacienda. She wants Renata’s help to put together some outfits for her from some fabric in storage. Renata is appalled at the suggestion but Miranda insists.

Al and Vicente are eating, well Vicente is, Al doesn’t have any appetite after selling his house. Al tells Vicente that he wants to make a horse race against a former rival of his father’s, if Al wins he wants this guy to put some money into SLI. This scheme is straight from Laverne & Shirley or something.

Nuria, LA, and Roman say how sad it is that Flor died, poor hijo, etc. They move on to talk about how they can lay a trap for Cesar by calling and pretending to know all the details about how he killed Lasagna and disposed of the body.

Cesar chats with his mother and Julio. His parents, actually. He mentions that Daniel and Angel are out looking for clients, that solves the big ‘where are those two losers’ mystery. Cesar is trying to get Julio and his mother to get out of town on a trip or something. Julio says no, that’s final. Cesar’s phone rings, it’s Roman telling him in a disguised voice that he knows that Lasagna died in his apartment. Cesar is impactado, he starts clenching his jaw and all that other stuff he does.

Fern leaves to go see the baby. Renata is trying to figure out what kind of designs to make. Charo and Santiago enter, Charo is crying. Babe Lawyer’s evil friend was trying to pump her for info on the San Llorentes, when she wouldn’t say anything, the evil one yelled at her and insulted her. Renata takes her to kitchen for a cafecito. Santiago asks Miranda how she is doing in order to be able to give her his patented “keep your chin up” speech. Miranda is scared to open the letter from Florencia because she thinks Flor might be asking her to get back with Fabricio. Santiago manages to slip in “time will take care of it” in his response, which is part two of the “keep your chin up” speech. Miranda says she feels alone, Santiago finishes his patented trilogy with “you have strength inside you.”

Babe Lawyer, evil friend, and daughter are having dinner and they call Charo, then discover she is gone. Babe Lawyer is made at her friend for asking her so many questions and scaring her off. Evil one says for sure Charo ran back to Miranda, call her and ask her! Babe Lawyer does. When Miranda answers and discovers it’s B.L., she goes off on her. REALLY off on her. B.L. can barely get a word in edgewise before Miranda yells some more and hangs up. B. L. is really mad now at Evil one. Then her daughter asks her, “Mom is it true that you are going to make life miserable for Alejandro’s wife?” Evil one takes a drink and tries to act innocent. This lady is trouble. B.L. sends daughter off to bed, then yells at her friend “we’ll talk as soon as she’s in bed.”

Al and Vicente try to figure out how Lasagna’s necklace ended up with Flor’s baby.

B.L. gives a lecture to Evil one that is hypocritical. Babe Lawyer pretends to not have any interest in causing Al’s marriage any trouble. Yeah right. Evil one tries to talk her into being a troublemaker anyway, “think of you daughter.” Have you seen this house Babe Lawyer lives in? I think she’s doing ok. Really.

Charo leave Renata alone in the kitchen since she’s tired. Renata has daydreams about being in bed with Juan. We see how hairy Juan’s arms and legs are, so he is definitely a chest waxer. Big time. This guy is a gorilla and tries to pull off the hairless chest. Back in real time Juan himself finds Renata in the kitchen. He asks how she feels and gets a long whiny speech in return. This is the same conversation they’ve had before, really nothing new to add. Memories of doing the dirty deed float around both of them, then in the kitchen right now they start making out. So next I expect sex, then her driving away crying.

Al tells Miranda he’ll change lawyers, he doesn’t care, whatever he has to do. Fab runs in and says that he was talking to the baby about Flor and the baby smiled. He pulls the family portrait pose with Miranda again and Al feels sorry for himself, thinking “this is what she wants, but I don’t want any kids!” For some reason then he starts flicking the light on and off. I have no idea what that is about. While the others continue to coo over the baby, he leaves unnoticed. Fab says “Al come see” but he’s gone. Miranda goes to find him, then tells Fab that “he doesn’t want to see the baby.” Fab realizes that Miranda loves Al, he wants to go get Al and bring him back so they can work it out. Miranda says no. Outside, Al has a flashback to when Fab said he would get Miranda back when Flor dies, then storms off. Fab tells Miranda to not be stupid, go find Al. Fern returns for the baby. Miranda leaves and Fab explains to Fern what they were talking about. Fab convinces her to leave Miranda alone for now.

Juan and Renata are still making out in the kitchen. Miranda walks in on them, in the middle of her contractually obligated crying. Renata asks what’s wrong, Miranda says she wants to run to Al and tell him that she loves him but can’t get the picture of him kissing Babe Lawyer out of her head. Renata tries to convince her that she isn’t alone, they are all together. Juan and Renata give kissy eyes at each other. Whatever. These two are wearing me out.

Babe Lawyer tells the Evil one that she thought Evil one was a friend, but she obviously isn’t. Evil one tries to convince her that she is right, B.L. should steal Al. B.L. says she wants Al, but not like that. Evil one uses B.L.’s phone to call Al, she tells him that daughter is upset and calling for Al, Al says he’ll be right there. B.L. tries to take the high road and says she won’t participate in lies and tells Evil one to leave.

El Guapo has a drink and a smoke after raping Bertha. She calls him a brute and asks how he could do that. This from the most evil woman in Mexico. He says “remember how you hurt my hand?” He starts in like he’s going to rape her again, she tells him to leave, she could kill him right now! Yeah right. She actually looks like she’s enjoying it a bit. He goes on about how she smells. He has a real smell thing. Then he leaves and Bertha whimpers and cries.

Amparito and Francisco arrive with food for Fern. Fern is crying, so they all hug and cry. Fern feels like she could have done something more to save Flor, the others say of course not, it’s nobody’s fault. Fern says she knows that Bertha is responsible for Flor’s death. They force Fern to eat something.

Cesar returns home to find Bertha on the couch under a blanket. She asks Cesar what happened? He says you know, Nuria disappeared. She says she didn’t know. Cesar says for sure she’s with Luis Alberto. He tells of the phone call about Lasagna and the only people who know about that are Cesar, Bertha, and LA. So he has to be involved. Bertha says those two are a time bomb, they know too much. She rubs her forehead, gets up, and limps towards to back. Cesar says what happened? Bertha says nothing important to you. She doesn’t want to talk about this stupid stuff. Cesar says who was here and she answers that it was El Guapo. Cesar says what a Quasimodo he is, if you were with him I’ll never touch you again. Bertha says she didn’t want to, he raped her, and he will pay dearly! Cesar sits down on the couch and appears to sniff the air over the sofa where the deed happened. He takes a sip of his drink but it all appears to have grossed him out so much he throws up right there on the floor.

Fern, Amparito, and Francisco have pulled up some folding chairs, it looks like an AA meeting. Julio arrives and pulls up a chair. He offers his condolences. He wants to see Fabricio and leaves the room. The others continue to talk about, well, nothing really. Then Francisco tells Fern that Sanson has returned, he should warn Al.

Al arrives and is greeted by the Evil one. Evil one is pretty hot too I have to mention. Babe Lawyer plays innocent and basically throws Evil one under the bus. Al tells Evil one to not ever call him like that again, it is basically like crying wolf. Evil one has the nerve to be offended by Al. B.L. says whatever, get the hell out of my house.

Juan tells Miranda that Al loves her more than anything. He says he’s seen Al cry over her. Juan’s phone rings and he gets some news, he’ll be there right away. The results are in on the blood tests for the blood at the hacienda (when Miranda shot Cesar) and the blood on the handkerchief that Charo had from Gonzalo’s murder. Miranda says “they are the same type right?” Juan says no. Needless to say, Miranda is impactada.

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Candy comes in shortly after Mariangela has found her father dead on the couch. Neither of the two can believe he isn’t really sleeping. They are both shocked and Mariangela cries inconsolably while Candy looks on in horror and disbelief.

Leo attends to Paulina inside the manse. (What do they need him for if their OB-Gyn just left there? Who even called him? Well, at least he isn’t charging yet.) Upstairs he checks Pau’s vital signs and abdomen. He tells them that he does not want to mislead them, but there is some possibility that the baby can be born if they both help and Pau follows instructions.

Jos is trying on all of Mommie Dearest’s jewelry as she tells Mommie that she wants to be sure that Foolish Freddy, before being sent to jail, had filed the new will that made the two of them sole inheritors of Clemente’s huge fortune. Mommie Dearest advises Jos that now she will have to appear the most loving of grieving daughters, and in the meantime she has an appointment to have their jewelry appraised. They may have to sell all of hers, Jos’s and Karen’s jewels because she refuses to let anyone treat them as trashy poor folks no matter what it takes. Jos scowls over her shoulder at her mother when she hears this (and it seems Miriam had better think again).

Otilia decides to let Karen give her a quote on putting a big fashion gala together. She tells Karen that she has only hired her as a favor to her Aunt Dolores. As Karen is leaving Otilia’s office, she overhears Soraya showing Otilia a few new designs. Otilia brags about how poor Miriamcita will soon be selling used clothes on a stool while Otilia’s fashion house becomes #1 in all of Mexico. Karen takes mental notes of their conversation from around the corner in the hallway. (Otilia must not be thinking straight about now, I guess, what with Fickle Freddie in jail, to be putting Mini-Miriam to work for her new fashion house.)

Miriam waits while the jeweler appraises her jewels and then gets the 1st real shock of her life because the jeweler tells her that they are well made fakes and aren’t worth more than a few trinkets. He tells her she has wasted his time and leaves. Miriam remembers then Rogelio telling her about Pedro entering her bedroom, and having the wall safe open, so she now thinks that he was the culprit who substituted her stolen pieces with fakes.

Pedro tells Gabe he has decided to take the scholarship and will be leaving soon. Gabe congratulates him as his “second” son on his decision and hugs abound.

Candy calls Leo to tell him about Clemente and that Mariangela has not stopped crying since she found him. He cannot believe what he’s hearing since he was examining Clemente scarcely yesterday and Clemente was just fine. He rushes over to be at Mariangela’s side. As for Mariangela, the first person she calls to tell about her dad is Gabe. He, Regina, Dolores and JC are upstairs at Pau’s bedside. He tells Regina why he must rush out and asks her to make sure Pau does not find out about Clemente just yet because it would upset her and possibly hurt her chances to bring the baby to term.

Miriam has Pedro come to her office and she slaps him first thing. She accuses him of being the thief who took jewels from her bedroom safe and replaced them with fakes. He tells her he does not know about any of this so she calls him a coward for not admitting his guilt. She slaps him again as he tries to tell her it was Rogelio, not him, who is the thief. Miriam yells back that Rogelio has nothing to do with any of this, but he is now angry as hell himself and tries to leave. (He is too much of a gentleman to slap back.) She grabs him and says he is not going anywhere till he gives her back what belongs to her. He replies that he cannot give her back what he does not have. She threatens him with jail and he yells back at her telling her (like the mouse that finally roared) to go ahead but his conscience is clear, and that he is fed up with living in this house full of wild she-beasts and is leaving. Then he turns around and slams the door shut behind him. Miriam figures that he really must not have had anything to do with the fakes after all.

Mariangela sadly stares over at her father’s dead body still slouched on her couch. Leo comes in to see if he can offer a bit of sympathy and a shoulder to cry on. He tells her they have to do an autopsy as the law demands, but that it will determine for her exactly what caused his death. He tries consoling her by telling her that we have to realize that some things, as painful as they might be, just have to be accepted in life.

Jos pays her long overdue visit to abandoned Freddy who, by now, has had a jailhouse epiphany, and realizes that she had planned to have him take the fall for the murder from the very beginning. He is not a happy camper when she comes in. He yells through the bars at her, “How come you haven’t come to see me before now?” “I have been so busy. I simply cannot thank you enough--” Jos begins. He stops her, “You’re lying! I realized you had it planned from the beginning the moment I saw the look on your face at the trial after I made my final declaration!” She coldly admits all of it then. “Yes, you were such a fool to take the blame yourself and so I used you. “ “But I am your father, and I did this for you!” answers the incredulous Freddy. “You don’t matter at all. You don’t mean a thing to me!” is Jos’ oh-so-cold reply. She tries to back away but Freddy manages to grab her through the bars and begins choking her.

Jos, however, manages to bite his hand and he has to let loose of her then. He renounces being her father or having ever helped her, and he tells her he never wants to see her again. “Too late! The judge already sentenced you (nanny-nanny-boo-boo!) and you are going to spend a lot of years in jail paying for Edgar’s murder. I only came to find out if you finished changing Clemente’s will so mom and I will end up with all of his fortune. Well, from the look on your face you apparently did.” Infuriated, he throws himself at the bars in a vain attempt to grab her again, but she backs away just in time and gives him a finger blow-kiss from her lips. “Bye-bye, Dad!” As she turns to walk away she looks over her shoulder, smiles and adds,” May you rot in jail!” Freddy starts screaming through the bars, “You will pay for this, I swear! –Jailer! I need to talk to someone!!”

Gabe is driving over to Mariangela’s in the Beemer (I guess he left the Jag with Jos), when he gets a call from Freddy who is frog hopping mad. Freddy tells Gabe he must speak to him as soon as possible because he has something very important to tell him. (Out with it already, Freddy!) Gabe tells him he can’t take the time right then because there has been a tragedy. Freddy asks what happened and Gabe tells him that Clemente is dead. Freddy is impactado. “He can’t be! He can’t be!”
Jos gets back home and tells Miriam about the incident at the jail. Miriam tells Jos about the jewels being forgeries and Jos feels it could not be Pedro. He would be too scared to try it. She wonders if it was Clemente instead, since he knew the combination to Miriam’s safe. Miriam agrees it was probably him and says she is glad then that the damned jerk is dead.

Gabe arrives at Mariangela’s just a bit after Leo, and she runs into his arms totally forgetting poor Leo is even there. Leo slumps, mumbles his good-byes, and shuffles out the door unnoticed. (The guy just cannot buy a break, can he? --Leo, forget her. She has half a screw loose anyway, falling in love with a guy old enough to be her father and then some. And, no, hair dye at that age doesn’t change the fact, either.)

Miriam cautions her daughter that they will have to pretend to be extremely pained over Clemente’s death. Jos tells Miriam she is tired of pretending about Clemente. Miriam says they will have to for a while longer. As they get ready to walk out the door to change into their mourning clothes, Jos cheers her mom up by reminding her that after this they will never have another financial worry in the world. With Clemente’s fortune, they are now fabulously wealthy. “You’re absolutely right, daughter!” As they open the door to walk out, Miriam immediately begins wailing over her dearly departed husband. (Helena Rojo’s dead-pan timing is impeccable again. --Thank God there is some true comic relief about now.)

The very dignified funeral for Clemente has started. Everybody from Saroya and Diana to Candy and Cortito are there. The priest is praying over the coffin when Jos, Miriam and Karen make their dramatic entrance right next to it, and Jos begins wailing at the top of her voice over her dead “Papito!” Gabe is upset to see her act this way, as is everybody else it appears. Jos looks over to the grieving Mariangela and accuses her at the top of her lungs of killing her father. “Are you happy now? You killed him! You did not know how to care for him! You damned bitch!” Mariangela screams back, “I am not the cause of my father’s death! He had love and care here!” Karen takes her turn and lashes out at Mariangela. She tells her that her grandfather’s death will forever be on Mariangela’s conscience. Miriam starts yelling then that if she "would have only let us bring him back home this would never have happened.” Candy has had enough and she starts screaming back at them to defend Mariangela’s care of her ailing father. “I witnessed myself how you behaved toward him! Mariangela cared for him and was the best daughter ever!” Miriam yells back at her to explain then how and why he died. Candy rushes over to try to hit her. Bedlam ensues and Jos and Miriam are ready to oblige Candy when Gabe comes into the middle of the fray and holds Jos off. The others hold back Candy just in time. Then Leo jumps up and yells over the ruckus to inform the whole crowd of mourners, “Though this is not the time or place, the autopsy report states he died of drinking impure alcohol.”

Jos and Miriam act shocked and immediately accuse Mariangela of giving her father the tainted alcohol even though she knew he was an alcoholic. Mariangela says he only drank while he lived with the two of them because he had felt so alone. With her, there was never the need for him to drink. Miriam screetches back to Mariangela, “Then explain the results of the autopsy!” Gabe finally has had enough (haven’t we all about now) and tells Jos her father’s body is being laid to rest here and deserves respect. If they cannot control themselves, they need to just leave and now. (Thank you, Gabe! It took you long enough!) Jos won’t leave the spotlight, but at least her wailing at 150 decibels finally ends and she continues to “sob", bent over Clemente’s coffin. She has made her entrance and her point.

Saroya whispers to Diana that Jos lacks good judgment. (That is an understatement.) Rogelio steps over to Diana just then and asks her what game she is playing. Diana tells him she isn’t talking to him right now. He warns her to be careful, but she tells him he better cut out the threats unless he wants his daddy to find out how he earns his living now. “Just the look on Gabe’s face when he finds out you’re the owner of a strip joint! Now get lost because we do not want to see you or to have you near us. (Slam! Bam! Pow! What a classy putdown. Diana 2, Rogelio zip.)

Leo returns home after the funeral and tells Silvestre that it is over between him and Mariangela. She is free to be happy with whomever. That whomever (Gabe) is comforting Mariangela by her father’s coffin. He tells her how happy Clemente was living with her and that she gave him the peace that he could never find living all those years with Miriam and Joselyn. --For their part, Jos goes up to change her clothes. She is going out to party. Miriam gets agitated and says she should not be seen out and about like that with her father just laid to rest. What will people say? Jos replies that with all that money of Clemente’s in her hands, they can think whatever they want. (PAR-T-Y DOWN!!)

Mariangela comes to visit her parents’ graves the next day to put flowers on them. Cecilia, who was Aurora’s nurse at the hospice, appears. She says she cannot talk then, but she gives Mariangela the address where she can come find her so they can chat.

Karen comes to see Pau and "accidentally-on-purpose" lets it slip that Clemente has died and was buried. She upsets her with this news and JC enters the room. She excuses herself and says she is so sorry, but she thought Paulina knew about Clemente. JC asks her to leave.

Miriam, Jos, and Gabe are in the library waiting for the lawyer to read Clemente’s will. Miriam is impatient for the proceedings to begin. Gabe says they have to wait for Nicolas. Suddenly, Nic appears and in comes Mariangela with him. He tells the lawyer that Clemente’s final will and testiment gave half of all his wealth and possessions to Joselyn and Mariangela equally. Miriam has to have clarification from Gabe, because nothing went to her, only to the two girls. The notary declares their prior will then to be invalid. Miriam is fuming and she threatens to fight for what is hers by right. “Notario, can’t you do something to stop this hit and run job?” Jos plays the victim for having to share. “First you took my father. Now you are taking what belongs to us. Have some pity and leave us in peace.” Mariangela tells her to stuff it ‘cause she isn’t buying the act. Jos can think what she wants, but she could care less. Jos leaves and afterward Mariangela tells Nic and Gabe that she is willing to give up her share of the inheritance just to be left alone because she doesn’t want trouble. Gabe and Nic both tell her to think about it long and hard because she now has just as many rights as Jos, including the fact she now owns half of the mansion they are standing in. (I know I wouldn’t have to think twice.......)

Miriam complains to Jos that their hands are tied for now, but after thinking it through with a cooler head, she feels it is better for them to leave things as they are. She explains to Jos that if Nic starts an investigation he might discover that she forged Clemente’s signature and that would be worse for them. So, she says they will have to find another way to take Mariangela’s portion away from her.

In Candy’s kitchen, Mariangela tells Candy that she does not want the inheritance and she doesn’t want to live in the mansion although it is her right to do so now. It is too full of bitter memories. Then she tells Candy about her running into Cecilia, her mother’s nurse. She tells her the nurse suspects her mother was murdered. Mariangela plans to let Leo know soon and to go over to get the details from the nurse at her place.

Gabe tells JC and Paulina that he will be moving into the mansion to watch out for her while she is ill. Later he tells Jos, who surprises him when she responds in a very mature and composed manner. Jos tells him he does not have to remind her that they are no longer married or related in any way. She only wants to deal with him on a courteous and genial level for Little Lui’s sake.

Rogelio complains to Tiberio about Paulina’s situation at the mansion now. “It might as well be a hospital!” Everybody is going to be staying there again, even Dolores. What really irks him is that Otilia and Diana now know that they own the stripclub. Ti advises Rogelio that if it means kissing Diana’s feet to insure they don’t lose their business, Rogelio will have to do it.

Dolores meets up with Jos in the main hall of the manse as she is taking a tray up to Paulina. She is surprised to see Dolores there. Dolores tells her she will be looking after Paulina. She adds that she had better get used to seeing her there because she is going to be around a good long while. Jos tries for a truce and says if Dolores minds her own business, Jos will tend to her own. Dolores tells Jos to keep her distance because as far as she is concerned Jos is the one who murdered her brother. Jos glares at her then.

Leo goes with Mariangela to speak with Cecelia. She tells them that in Aurora’s autopsy they found she had been given major doses of tranquilizer. She had been afraid to come forward because she was afraid as her nurse that they would accuse her. She believes the person who gave her the deadly dose of medicines was caught on their security tapes. The woman was tall and thin, but unfortunately they didn’t get a good look at her because she kept her head down and had her hair up. It was definitely, though somebody she had never seen around there before; it was this strange woman who was seen on the security camera tapes going into Aurora’s room.

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Luigi and the cuartel

In the ladies' room, Irma tells the cuartel (plus Saimon and Luigi) that Rafael, the dirtbag husband who left her 30 years ago had come back to her to die. She went to the doctor in the morning to get an explanation of the lab reports. Raf has an advanced case of diabetes, poorly treated, and his kidneys are shot. He could die at any moment. Saimon asks Irma what she's going to do. She doesn't know, and she's afraid. How can she sit by this man and wait for him to die?

And her kids - she'll have to let them know, and it will dredge up all those bad memories of the pain they felt when he abandoned them. It wouldn't be fair. Luigi says it would be even more unfair not to tell them. PM agrees that her kids have ever right to know what's going on.

They talk a little more in the lobby and Luigi leaves Irma with the feas so he can get some work done. Irma just wants to go see how Rafael is doing. Lola says they'll go with her. They all agree, and she is unable to resist.

Another pointless phone call

RoboPop complains that he needs to set up a business for himself, because he can't find a job and he's still waiting for his severance. Mom says Tomas is looking too. He grumps that Lety went off to Acapulco without even knowing how much she'd be paid. Mom says she thinks that Lety is going to come back soon, because she said she misses them. This cheers him up, and he eagerly reaches for the phone. Mom says no, we can't say anything, because you're not supposed to know! He asks why. She says she doesn't know why, maybe 'cuz he bothers Lety so much. :-) RoboPop asks what other secrets the two of them are hiding from him.

She is saved by the bell, or should I say, the telephone. They have a needlessly long conversation about how he should conduct himself in case that's her on the phone. Finally he answers it. It's...

...Fernando! Fern puts his hand over the mouthpiece and nervously tells Omar that it's Erasmo. He hands the phone to Omar and says "speak to him. That's an order!" Omar takes the phone and asks for Lety. RoboPop suspiciously asks who's calling. Omar says, "I'm a friend." "Which friend?" Erasmo asks suspiciously.

"I'm..." Omar hesitates, unable to think of even one name. "Diego," Fern suggests. "Soy Diego," Omar says. "Diego who?" RoboPop asks. Again, Omar is at a loss. "Vivanco," Fern offers. "Vivanco!" Omar tells RoboPop. He asks when he can talk to Lety. RoboPop says only that she's out of town. Omar asks did she go on a trip, where to, and when will she come back; RoboPop tells him that it's confidential information and he can't divulge it. What does he need from Lety, anyway? Omar says he needs to chat with her about some important things.

At Fern's urging, Omar suavely asks to speak with Lety's mom. RoboPop is even more suspicious and asks what "Diego" wants with Julieta Solis. (Mom raises her eyebrows inquisitively.) Yet again, Omar is stymied. Fern reminds Omar that Julieta Solis is Lety's mom.

Mom takes the phone from RoboPop, and Omar hands his off to Fern. Fern hurriedly tells her to please don't tell Erasmo it's him, but he really does need to talk to Lety. It's very urgent. She tells him that, like her husband said, she's away and they don't know when she's coming back. Fern says he can't talk to Erasmo because things can get complicated, but Lety needs to come back because she has an appointment with the lawyers at Conceptos. It's very serious; she left some loose ends when she quit, and she needs to be there at 10 tomorrow morning.

All Mom can promise is that she'll pass his message along to Lety. Fernando flips out silently in his chair but sounds perfectly calm as he asks her again to tell Lety that it's very urgent. She promises.

Fernando fans, imagine this: you receive a message that Fern desperately needs to see you at 10 the next day. What do you do? (Obviously, this is only a rhetorical question.)

Fern is disappointed. He and Omar rehash the conversation that just took place and wonder what to do. Fern has a great idea: they'll go to lunch, and Omar will pay. "Why me?" Omar asks. "Because I'm not the president anymore," Fern answers. "I'm broke."

At Tomas's favorite restaurant, the Casa de Padilla, RoboPop says he's not going to stop bugging Mom until she tells him who that guy was. She and Lety have friends in common, he complains. Mom insists that the man was just a coworker of Lety's. They need her there. RoboPop wants to know why he wouldn't talk to him? She says she doesn't know, maybe because he's infamous around Conceptos for being a grouch. Now RoboPop wants this guy to say that to his face! "Call him," he demands, waving the phone at Mom. She encourages him to take a nap to mend his bad mood. He turns to Moty and tells him not to get up on the bed and wake him up. He shuffles off to bed.

"Are you like him?" she asks Moty. "No, you're nice," she says, giggling.

In Marcia's office

Marcia is on the phone with Ricky Armstrong of Bella Life (purveyors of makeup, perfume, jewelry, and... lemon soda?), telling him they've had some problems, but he doesn't need to worry. They'll talk about it in a meeting. Luigi enters. Marcia says she's trying to set up a meeting but needs to check with Fern. Luigi says he went off to lunch without a care and this is their (his and Marcia's) chance to prove they don't need him. He takes the phone and says "I would like to make you an indecent proposal."

After lunch

The feas talk about Irma and Rafael. They say Irma is in Luigi's office on the phone with her kids. Omar and Fern come back from lunch just in time to see Marcia, Luigi, and Ricky come out of the boardroom, saying what a great meeting they just had! Laughing, Ricky asks Fern how he's doing. He adds that it was strange not to have him in the boardroom to plan the new commercial for the lemon soda. Fern looks confused. Luigi says they came up with some good ideas for the commercial. Marcia looks very pleased with herself.

Omar says sorry, we were at a business lunch, but Fern interrupts and tells Ricky no, actually, they were at lunch because their production executive and their director didn't tell them they were having a meeting; if Ricky has time, Fern would like them to go to the president's office and discuss the project. Confused, Ricky says sure, let's go. Omar, Fern, and Ricky go into the office where, strictly speaking, Fern shouldn't still be occupying.

The feas exchange quizzical glances while Luigi congratulates himself and Marcia for showing Fern that he's not needed. Marcia seems to have mixed feelings about this, and excuses herself. Offended, Luigi swishes back to his studio. The feas gossip about the way Fern is being treated, and mope about missing Lety.

Marcia is on the horn telling someone that Conceptos won first place at Cannes for production quality. "I would LOVE to work for you," she tells the person on the phone as Fern walks in, mad as a hornet, making unnecessary noise to let her know he's irritated. She winds up the call and hangs up. Fern accuses her of shutting him out of the Ricky Armstrong meeting; she broke the rules of the game. He starts fiddling with something on her desk, but he's clumsy and ends up making a mess. She watches him calmly, not even rolling her eyes, and you have to give this actress some credit for not cracking up laughing at him.

As he struggles to put whatever it was back together, she tells him if he can't do that, then she doesn't think he can run a business either. And he's very much mistaken, because the rules of the game went out the window when he slept with Lety. Livid but unable to disagree, Fern stumbles out of her office.

That evening

Mom calls Lety to tell her about the call from Fern; more about that later. The outcome is that Lety isn't coming home after all; Tomas is going to have to go to the meeting tomorrow in Lety's place. Tomas comes over wanting to be fed, but Mom wastes no time in sharing the bad news. Tomas cringes in anticipation of having to face Fernando and Alicia. Mom gets impatient with him; she's worried about what's going on. It sounds very serious to her. She's afraid someone might be going to prison. Tomas says no; it's not THAT bad, but it'd be better if Lety told her when she comes back.

Meanwhile, at Conceptos, Alicia catches Marcia on her way out and tries to get another invite to her place. Marcia wants to talk to Fernando. Alicia says he's in the president's office, which is improper, because he is no longer the president. She asks Marcia if she's going to forgive him. Marcia says no, she just wants to know if Lety is coming in tomorrow for the meeting with the lawyers. Alicia says, "If that woman shows up here tomorrow, not only do you have to prepare yourself, I do too. Filthy witch!" Marcia gives her a shocked look. Alicia adds that the filthy witch is Lety, not Marcia.

Fern is sitting at his old desk, staring at the photo of Lety on his iMac screen. There is a silly grin on his face. Marcia barges in and he closes the picture hastily. Marcia asks if Lety will be here tomorrow. He says he doesn't know. She says he should have arranged it by now and she just wants to know if Lety is coming so she can prepare herself to be nauseated. He says he hopes Lety will come. Marcia asks why is he so insecure. Was he unable to get ahold of her, or is he upset that she betrayed him at the Big Meeting? He says he truly doesn't know where she is, and no one will tell him.

Marcia is angry. Lety has disappeared with their company. Fern says no, she'll show up. Marcia says everything depends on it. She stomps out and Fern goes back to his picture of Lety. Soon he is smiling that silly grin again.

The feas say goodbye for the day. They say nothing of consequence, just in case you were wondering.

Alicia wants to know what's going on with Lety. Marcia says Fern doesn't know where she is, so they're going to wait for her to call. Alicia makes a crack about Marcia no longer being in her glory days, or somesuch, having to wait on Lety like this. Marcia does not appreciate the insult! They discuss that if Lety doesn't show up, they could lose the business. Alicia says she can't survive without her job, but says they'll find out about that tomorrow. Marcia, however, wants to stick around tonight and wait.

Alicia asks for cab fare. She reminds Marcia that she's an unconditional friend. Marcia grudgingly hands her some money. Alicia generously helps herself to some more and stuffs it in her blouse. She thanks Marcia and leaves Marcia looking frustrated.

Fern calls Lety's house again. Julieta answers and gives him the bad news that Lety isn't coming tomorrow. Fern flips out. Julieta says Lety is too busy; Tomas will be going instead. Yelling, Fern asks, "has your daughter gone crazy, or what?" Julieta says "if you want, I'll tell Tomas not to go." Fern backs down, but asks Julieta to tell Lety not to hide; that he needs her, please.

He hangs up and asks himself what Lety is doing.

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Acapulco

Rewinding to early afternoon:

Carolina is telling Alex that she doesn't know where Lety is. She told her to take the day off, but now it's getting late and she's not in her room. Alex says Caro knows he's easygoing and patient, but they're working, and he has his limits. Just then, Lety comes screaming up and apologizing. Caro exclaims in surprise. Perhaps it's the unexpected sight of Lety's semi-nude arms. She scolds Lety for being late and worrying her. Alex shakes his head disapprovingly.

Lety and Caro hurry to their next event. Lety tells Caro that she told her life's story to the man she met today. Caro confirms that sometimes it's easier to confide in strangers than in someone we already know. Lety said she felt like she had known him forever. He was sincere and relaxed and had a calmness about him that relaxed her. Caro asks what this great new friend's name is. Lety suddenly realizes that she's forgotten his name! All she knows is that he's a fisherman. She knows because he was going around in the water catching lobsters. Caro says he must be a very special fisherman.

Caro gets a call from Alex. It's time to work. Lety tells herself that if she can forget all of this (Aldo's name, her work schedule, etc.) she ought to be able to forget Fernando.

Caro explains to the contestants that this is a closed event. She introduces Lety and explains that this is a dress rehearsal for the most important event, the one they've been preparing for. The bellezas ooooh in anticipation.

Miss Puebla asks Lety if she looks too made-up. (I just remembered, Puebla was the only place Lety had ever been to before she went to Germany.) Lety is unsure how to tell; this confuses Miss Puebla, until Lety explains that she doesn't wear makeup. (Is Miss Puebla blind?) Alex approaches and tells her (her name is Renata, which reminds me of Squeaky from that other novela) that it's time for photos. Alex also proudly remembers Lety's name: "Linda Padilla Solis." (Ha, that's funny, Linda means Pretty.) Lety corrects him. He shrugs it off good-naturedly and takes off with Renata. Renata goes back to Lety and says, "with us, you are going to learn many things." Alex comes back for Renata and drags her away. Caro overhears Lety say to herself, "heh, maybe I'll learn how to be happy."

Lety squeezes in between bellezas at the mirror and observes that they look pretty in their makeup; it changes their faces. Some of them glance at her and she hurriedly adds that it makes them a different kind of pretty. (Good save, Lety.)

Later, as the bellezas finish up their dress rehearsal, Lety looks off into the distance and is surprised to see Fernando approaching her in his suit and tie. "Lety, finally I've found you," he says happily. "I found out you went to Acapulco with Carolina, and I missed you so much... I can't live without you." He moves to kiss her.

Suddenly, he's Aldo. She backs away with a surprised look on her face. "The fisherman who saved me?" she asks. Aldo smiles at her, and then she snaps out of her daydream. Carolina is asking if she liked this event with the contestants. Lety says yes, and she was happy that Renata won, because she's so nice. "Yes, and well prepared," Caro agrees. They go to congratulate Renata. Lety announces that in addition to her preparation and beauty, she's also very skilled at speaking publicly. She adds that they all are, but Renata especially. They all applaud Lety; she looks perplexed, and asks why. Caro says it's because she just spoke in public. Lety explains that like Renata, her family is also from Puebla.

Caro (subtle as a thunderbolt) says she doesn't think Renata was always able to speak well in public. Renata confirms this. Caro prompts her to explain how she wasn't always able to do that and didn't think she would become a model. Renata tells them she used to have a shrill voice; she demonstrates and they all laugh, but I'm thinkin', it sounds a lot like Lety when Lety's doing the voice. You know that voice I mean. I call it the Baby Lety voice. Anyway, Renata says it hurt peoples' ears. And she had a terrible walk. She demonstrates a very schlumpy gait. Lety laughs and says that's how we walk in Puebla.

Caro asks if she would give lessons to Lety. (Ouch. This is like buying someone wrinkle cream for her birthday.) They all cheer. Lety's eyelid twitches. They all line up on the stage, and Renata explains how to walk properly, how to move her arms and hips. Pointing to her cast, Lety says she's one arm short. Miss Veracruz says it's Lety's turn to show them how she walks. Lety gets spooked and wants to leave; Caro says they mean well, and doesn't Lety want to learn and show herself what she can do? Renata encourages her too, saying she herself once felt the same way.

Caro gets a phone call but doesn't tell us who it is. It's someone who is surprising her, talking about a miracle, and inviting her to something. The rest of the conversation is drowned out by the bellezas trying to get Lety to walk for them. She winds herself up and then, accompanied by that damn kazoo music, she walks. They all congratulate her, although the walk looks pigeon-toed (or whatever you call it when your toes point in) to me.

Lety and Carolina talk after the event. Lety admits that it was fun, but she'd like to never have to take any more lessons for the rest of her life. She's never going to learn to walk like those girls. Changing the subject, Caro says they need to get ready for tonight's outing, which will be a surprise. She was invited to a very beautiful place and so was her most important person, aka Lety. Lety tries to get out of it, but Caro tells her to take it as an order.

Lety asks if it's going to be something fancy. Caro asks if she brought an evening dress. Lety says she does, so Caro tells her to hurry up and change. Lety just stands there doubtfully. "Rapido," Carolina repeats. "Hurry!"

But the phone is ringing in Lety's room. It's Mom, wanting to know if she's coming home like she said, and telling her about the call from Fern. Lety says she couldn't quit on Caro, and as for Fern, "what did he say this time?" Mom recounts the conversation and asks Lety what's going on. Lety assures her mother that it's just a pretext for Fern to try to talk to her, and that she's sure she left everything in place when she resigned. Mom is still worried, but Lety says she's committed to her job with Carolina. If it's really that serious at Conceptos, Tomas should be able to work it out.

She ends the call and goes into her bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror, she remembers Aldo's words: "when you can love yourself, you can love this man or whichever one you want freely; you will be able to love for real." Then she puts the plastic bag over her cast and has a fight with the shower nozzle.

Later, Carolina answers a knock at the door. It's Lety, but we don't see Lety right away; instead, just like in the very first episode (which I didn't see) and the one where she had her makeover with the big green jacket and the polka-dotted skirt, we see only Caro's reaction. It is a look of horror. Caro turns away quickly and says "it can't be, it can't be, it can't be."

"I'm ready!" Lety announces. Caro disagrees. Lety is wearing her sea-washed shoes, heavy black hose, a frumpy black dress, and a light blue sweater. (There was a similar scene in an Ugly Betty episode when Betty had to go to a swanky hotel restaurant in Soho; she wore her prom gown. And she didn't have a Carolina or a Salma Hayek to help her out.)

Lety can tell by Caro's manner that there is something wrong with her outfit. Caro starts off tactfully, saying "well, we're in Acapulco, and it's 2006, and I think that with this dress you're going to be very warm." Lety says she's used to sweating, but uses Caro's objection to try to get out of tonight's outing. It's the only elegant evening dress she brought. (Folks, this dress is not elegant in any sense of the word.) Caro offers to lend her something of her own. Lety reacts in terror. Caro doesn't back down. Lety says it's just that they have different styles. Caro says fine, so change your style, but Lety still looks stubborn.

"I'm going to be blunt with you," Caro says. "You feel out of place here, but you have to try to adapt yourself; it's your attitude that keeps you excluded. It's not a question of style. What do you say? Can I lend you something?" Lety manages a faint smile of agreement, but it looks more like she's just swallowed a bug.

Soon Lety is wearing sandals without hose (bare legs AND bare toes), something pink that doesn't look like something her great-grandmother would have been buried in, and a white shawl that's a slight improvement over the shapeless sweaters she usually wears. She's also wearing fancy earrings that probably aren't from her own collection. She frets that she doesn't know who they're meeting with; if you haven't figured it out on your own yet, it's Aldo. He's all cleaned up, wearing a white suit and that man-necklace from before. He's kind of hot, I think, except for the necklace.

Lety is impactada! And Aldo looks very pleased with himself. Caro looks from one to the other in confusion. "You know each other?" she asks. Aldo confesses that Lety had mentioned knowing Carolina. Caro is still confused; Lety explains that he's the dude who saved her from drowning. Turns out that Caro doesn't think of Aldo as a "fisherman," as Lety has been describing him, hence Caro's cluelessness. As Lety and Aldo share a warm handshake, Caro gives them a funny look as all the pieces of the puzzle snap together in her mind. Aldo explains that he's a fisherman among many other things. Carolina introduces him formally: he's Aldo Domenzain, internationally famous chef and he's in charge of the food and diet of the pageant contestants. Lety introduces herself formally as well; good, now let's get on with the party, that's what I say.

He kisses her hand. Lety looks stunned, until Caro kisses his face and says "good to see you, friend." Then Lety looks a little disappointed as he puts his arm around Caro.

They walk to the marina. Lety clutches her shawl around herself as she shuffles awkwardly in those sandals. Caro and Aldo walk arm-in-arm. Aldo says he's rented a yacht and they're going to float around the harbor while he makes them something yummy to eat. Caro is seriously excited, but Lety, the wet blanket, gets nervous. (AGAIN.) She's never been on a yacht. She's never even imagined being on one. She's afraid of boats. Sometimes they go down like the Titanic. Aldo promises that this yacht won't sink for anything in the world. (Um, Aldo, that's exactly what they said about the Titanic.)

Caro practically runs to the yacht. With some prodding, Lety eventually gets on too. As she clomps down the gangplank, Aldo laughs to himself and says "Leticia, I promise that this night will be unforgettable." (As a side note, folks, the book about the sinking of the Titanic was called A Night to Remember. I'm just sayin'.)

Carolina is enchanted and thinks it's incredible; Lety is seasick. (They haven't even cast off yet.) Lety asks if this incredible yacht has a bathroom. He directs her to the head and tells Caro that Lety is enchanting. Caro flirtatiously asks him if he only invited her, Caro, to this yacht in order to see Lety. He chuckles sheepishly. "You're interested in her!" she says delightedly. He doesn't say anything, just grins and chuckles some more.

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Next week

Fern confirms Marcia's worst fears.
Lety is either king of the world or fixin' to throw up - it's hard to tell from the look on her face.

Does Aldo like Lety? Will the yacht sink? More important, what's for dinner?

There's no episode on Monday, so you'll have to wait till Tuesday night for the next episode. However, I'm going to post a little something special to make up for that. It's no big deal, just something I've been wanting to do for a while. Until then, happy holidays and feliz navidad!

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