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Dear Gentle Readers-- Sorry to throw this out there extremely last minute, but due to ice storms, subsequent power outages, and other events beyond my control, I won't be able to recap this episode. So, once again, I appeal to you to please feel free to give a synopsis in the comment section if you are able. Thanks in advance and here's to hoping the crazy midwest weather will settle down once we get into the new year. Peace to all in the New Year and always!!

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I got the nicest email from the other day from a Caray lurker who really liked Lazos de Amor, if anyone's interested:

Hey Julie,
I know you don't know me but, My name is Antoine and my mom and I have been hanging out at Caray Caray for the last two years or so. Long story short: She started watching La Fea Mas Bella ( even though she doesn't know Spanish). She kept talking about what she thought was happening so I started looking for an English translation or synopsis of the show and I came across Caray Caray. Since then we've shared many laughs with you guys.
Well on to the matter at hand. I recently bought a copy of "Lazos de Amor". Which is very good, so I was wondering if you, or if anyone you know on the board have seen it? and if so what did you think? The ending left my head spinning. If you've got fifteen dollars to spend and you haven't seen it you should give it a shot.
I hope you and yours are having a great holiday season and pass along to the rest of the caray caray people that "La Fea Mas Bella" and "Juan Querendon" wouldn't have been the same without you all!
Sincerely,
Antoine
P.S. Paula DeVille and Alicia Ferrera were misunderstood! ha ha ha!

If anyone wants to talk about the Lazos de Amor ending, post your comments! Thanks!

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Santos and Marisela-
S: Listen, I need you because if you leave me, it will be like the sun went out and I will be living in the shadows. You are the light that illuminates my life. Please, don't stop caring about me.
M: Do you think what you are doing is good?
S: What I am doing?
M: You're playing with me, Santos, with my feelings and that isn't right.
S: Marisela, I'm not playing. I only want to be at your side and... see you.
M: You want to be by my side when you aren't in bed with her, right? If what you want is someone to play with and give affection to, buy a puppy (cachorro) because I am not a toy to amuse you when you aren't in bed with the Doña.
S: Look Marisela, I know. Things have gotten to the point where maybe your... your feelings are confused and that's why I wanted us to talk and clear things up.
M: You already told me the other day - you care about me but you don't love me. That was made very clear to me. What else do we have to talk about?

Eustaquia insults Meléndez. He tells her to be more respectful - he is the law. "What a pity for this country when the police are led by murderers and rapists!" replies Eustaquia. When Meléndez asks for DB, Eustaquia says that she isn't there and when he doesn't believe her, she invites him to look for himself. Melquíades is listening from hiding.

In the capital, DB says that Meléndez is only one of the rapists who made her run away. He follows her like a shadow and worst of all, now he has power. She takes some paper out of the drawer and starts to write. "I will pursue you to death, swine. To death!" she says.

Antonio and Cecilia-
A: You are incapable of confronting life to defend something beautiful! Because what we had was beautiful but you had to throw it all away with your..insecurities and neuroses.
C: (sobbing) Antonio...
A: Don't try the tears with me, Cecilia, nothing hurts you. You would rather hide behind your fears than fight for the only real love that you will have in your life! I care about you, Cecilia but you don't deserve it. The only thing you deserve now is that I forget you. You like Lucía for me? Yes, she's pretty. She's a good woman. You're right. I think that now I will start to like her.
Good day, Señora Barquero. (He leaves and Cecilia throws something in frustration.)

Santos & Marisela-
S: Look, I only wanted to get close to you to remind you that I am still your friend like before, when we met. Do you remember?
M: Before, you were many things to me - my idol, my teacher, the best thing that had happened to me. We were friends, too but we aren't any more, Santos, because I love you and you are the lover of the woman who brought me into the world. What are we going to do?
S: Marisela, let's take this step by step - I have a relationship with your mother.
M: You have a relationship or you love her?
S: It's the same thing, isn't it?
M: No it isn't. Anyone can have a relationship. Love is something else.
S: A relationship, love, whatever. I live with Bárbara. But the fact that I feel something for her doesn't prevent me from caring about you like "my dear little girl ("mi muchachita querida") or
'my sunshine.' Don't you realize that they are two different affections and one doesn't have anything to do with the other?
M: You feel.. you care about ... you, you, and you! And me? Have you thought about me?
S: But isn't it obvious? You were the first, Marisela. Am I not saying to you that I miss you? Why this eagerness to fall in love with Gonzalo in order to leave here?
M: Because it isn't fair that you want me to stay around you, to see you suffering at the side of Bárbara Guaimarán.
S: I am not suffereing, Marisela. I don't suffer at her side.
M: Oh no? I suffer being around you. You know why I haven't left already? Because of my father, because he is sick, because I can't leave him. If it weren't for him, Santos, I wouldn't have left here long ago. I would be far away, where no one could find me. (she leaves.)
S: She loves me. It's true that she loves me like a woman.

Altagracia runs away from María Nieves who is trying to apologize for what he did. MN says that the time before, he gave her a kiss and she didn't do anything. Altagracia says that he took her by surprise but after that kiss, she thought he was going to do somehing, say something but nothing happened. MN blames the problem on Pajarote who told him to ask and ask and ask. Altagracia slaps him. She asks why he is the way he is. Why can't he do things right? Why isn't he like the poet, for example, and write poetry. MN says that he doesn't know how to write. Altagracia says that it isn't going to work out. She wants a cultured refined man who talks, not a brute like him. Altagracia flounces off. "I don't know how to write pretty things," says MN to himself, "but I feel them."

Meléndez searches El Miedo and when he can't find DB, he demands that Eustaquia tell him where DB is and threatens her. Eustaquia says that she is old and weak. She will die quickly if he maltreats her. She calls him a son of a bitch ("hijo de la perra") and Meléndez knocks her down. He calls his men and tells them to arrest Eustaquia. Juan Primito tries to stop them and he is knocked down too. Meléndez tells the cowering JP to tell DB that he has Eustaquia and he won't let her go until she is face to face with him.

The rebels are hungry because Eustaquia hasn't come. They wonder if something bad has happened at El Miedo.

Mujiquita is at the bar of the hotel and Melquíades comes over to him and puts a telegram form in front of him.
Mujiquita says that the form is blank. "That's because this is very difficult for me," says Melquíades, "Will you help me? I need to send a telegram to the Doña." [Imagine how hard it must have been for Melquíades to have to ask for help!] Mujiquita agrees to write what Melquíades dictates.

DB has left something with a guy in the capital. If he doesn't hear from her every Friday, he is to send it to the press.

The guards bring a handcuffed Eustaquia into the police station. Even Pernalete is horrified that Meléndez would arrest an old woman.

Marisela cooks while Cecilia sits and cries. "So," says Marisela, "Antonio came to clear things up and you told him that he made a nice couple with that Lucía." Cecilia asks what else she could do. She is already married to Lorenzo. Marisela replies that Cecilia and her father care for each other like friends, not like husband and wife and Antonio suspects that. Marisela says that of all the things she could have told Antonio, Cecilia had to tell him the thing that made matters worse. Once again Cecilia points out that Lucía is young, pretty and intelligent and she is just a pregnant old woman. Marisela has no sympathy. "I'm fed up with you," she says, "Stupid (boba), stupid, you are stupid and for stupidity you deserve to lose Antonio to that woman." At this point, Juan Primito staggers in covered in sweat and gasping for breath. "Juan Primito," cries Marisela, "what happened? Did you fall out of a tree?" "They arrested her!" gasps JP. "Who?" asks Marisela. "Eustaquia!" JP manages to get out and Marisela is impactada.

Santos comes to El Miedo and asks Leon and Tigre why there is a guard outside. They tell him that Meléndez came there with guards looking for DB and when he didn't find her there, he arrested Eustaquia.

At the police station, Pernalete tells Meléndez that Eustaquia works for DB and everything to do with DB is delicate. Did Meléndez have to arrest Eustaquia? Meléndez says that he gives the orders here. Marisela comes in and demands to know why Eustaquia has been arrested.

(If Marisela goes around bra-less in thin shirts like that, she shouldn't bee too surprised if lowlives like Meléndez come after her.)

Meléndez says that his favorite little doll has shown up. Then Santos comes in tells Meléndez to leave his cousin alone and demands to know from Pernalete why Eustaquia is in custody. "She hurled insults (improperios) at Colonel Meléndez," replies Pernalete. Marisela demands to see Eustaquia and Meléndez says that he is inclined to indulge her and lets her go.

Eustaquia tells Marisela that she shouldn't have come; the place is full of bad people. Marisela asks if the swine has harmed Eustaquia. Eustaquia says that she is fine and is so grateful that Marisela remembered this old indian woman ("esta india vieja"). Eustaquia tells Marisela to stay away from Meléndez, he is the worst monster there is in the world. "Worse than the Doña?" asks Marisela. Eustaquia tells her not to says that, "a mother is a mother even if she has done bad things to you." Marisela replies that is why she doesn't care for Eustaquia any more because she is always defending DB and not Marisela. Eustaquia says that she does defend Marisela but not enough. She says that even though Marisela doesn't love her, she adores Marisela. Marisela concedes that even though Eustaquia doesn't deserve it, she doesn't want any harm to come to her and then she admits that she cares for Eustaquia a little bit (migajita).


Santos tells Meléndez that holding a defenseless woman like Eustaquia is inhumane especially as she hasn't done anything. Pernalete tells Meléndez that Santos is a shyster lawyer (un leguleyo). Meléndez replies that Santos is well known (tiene fama) and speaks well. He congratulates him. Meléndez says that witch (bruja) is not defenseless. Santos asks what charges they have against her. "She is a witch," replies Meléndez, ticking them off on his fingers, "she is Indian; she is old and I don't like her. What other charges do you want, Santos?" Santos asks when they are going to release Eustaquia. Pernalete replies that is up to Meléndez and when DB comes for her. Meléndez says that he envies Santos having two such beautiful women - mother and daughter. Santos asks how he knows that his woman is beautiful. Has he met her?

DB gets the telegram from Melquíades.

Meléndez says that everyone in the Arauca talks about the doña as rich and beautiful. In addition, her daughter is beautiful too. Like mother like daughter ("de tal palo, tal astilla," literally, 'from such a stick, such a splinter"). "And that splinter...," says Meléndez. Santos grabs him and Pernalete and Mujiquita try to separate them.

Santos challenges Meléndez to answer for his insults to Marisela and DB man to man without weapons or Meléndez's guards. Meléndez tells Santos to be careful. He is the law. He is here to find the rebels and those who are protecting them. Santos tell him to do his job and to leave Marisela alone. He orders Pernalete to release Eustaquia but Meléndez responds that is impossible. When her employer comes to answer for her abuse of authority, he will release the servant.

Eustaquia tells Marisela that the rebels have not left the area but are hidden and that they are undoubtedly hungry since she hasn't been able to bring them food. Eustaquia tells Marisela where the rebels are. Marisela leaves the police station telling Santos that Eustaquia is fine and she is going to Altamira.

Santos demands to see Eustaquia as her lawyer. Meléndez says ok. Eustaquia tells Santos not to let DB come for her. She doesn't tell him why, of course, and Santos is confused.

At Altamira, Marisela and Casilda are cooking food and packing it up. Casilda doesn't understand what is going on. Carmelito comes in to ask Marisela about something to do with the cattle but Marisela is not interested. She tells him to do whatever he wants. She is in a hurry. She leaves. Casilda tells Carmelito that since she got back from Progresso, Marisela has been in a big hurry and very mysterious.

Antonio is supervising the movement of some cattle but he is thinking about how Cecilia doubted him and married Lorenzo. Lucía rides up and says hello to Antonio. Antonio hears Cecilia's words about Lucía when he came to see her - that she is pretty and young. "Maybe, I will do what you suggest, Señora Barquero," says Antonio to himself.

Santos runs into Melquíades outside of the police station. Melquíades tells Santos that he has already sent for DB. Santos says that Melquíades should return to El Miedo. There is nothing else to be done here. Melquíades refuses to leave saying that DB needs him now more than ever. Santos asks what Melquíades and Eustaquia know? What is going on that is so important? Why does DB need him now more than ever? Melquíades says that DB is in danger. Santos asks what danger but Melquíades says that he won't say any more. If DB wants him to know, she'll tell him herself.

Gervasia is writing an essay about cows: "The cow is a domestic (doméstico), with an accent on the 'e', mammal (mamífero), with an accent on the 'i'. It gives milk and meat..." Carmelito comes in and asks what she is doing. He says he knows a lot about cows and he will help her. He starts by saying the first two lines of what appears to be a nonsense song that children sing in summer camp: "the cow is an animal all covered in leather who has long legs that reach to the ground," [here is a link to an mp3 of someone named Luis Pescetti singing the vaca song. I will put the words of his version of the song at the end of the recap.] Gervasia asks him to tell her something she can use in her homework. "The cow," says Carmelito, "is the wife (la esposa) of the bull and when she sees him far away in the sabana, [the savannah or the the plains of this part of Venezuela] she calls, Mooo-cha-cho (muchacho = boy), come here."
Gervasia asks what the bull (el toro) says. Carmelito says that the bull doesn't say anything. He just gets closer and closer... and they start kissing.

Marisela comes into El Miedo and is challenged by guards who want to know who she is and where she is going.

Antonio comes into the bar where Santos is sitting. Santos fills him in on what is going on at El Miedo and with Eustaquia. He also tells him that the rebels are hiding at El Miedo but that it was Eustaquia who brought them food and she is in jail. Antonio asks if Santos is going to the cellar and Santos say no. He needs to wait for DB in town. He doesn't understand why but he is sure she is in danger.

At the police station, Pernalete is tired of waiting for DB. He asks what Meléndez' interest in DB is. Meléndez say that it is his business. "And mine," says DB from the doorway, "Here I am, Nicolás Meléndez, after such a long time, we meet face to face again. You wanted to see me and you caught my old Eustaquia so that I would return from my trip. Ok then, here I am. Let her go and we can talk."
M: You are so high and mighty as always, Barbarita.
DB: And you are as disgusting as always.
M: Lovely. You have forgotten something, Barbarita. Now, I am Colonel Nicolás Meléndez.
DB: And I am Doña Bárbara Guaimarán. Never forget it.

Pernalete asks if they know each other or not. Meléndez tells him to butt out.

DB: What do you want with me?
M: I've seen a girl who they say is your daughter and I ask myself, who could be the mother of such a marvel?
DB: Stay away from my daughter, Colonel. Stay away and don't mess with her.

Marisela tells the soldiers that she is DB's daughter and Leon and Tigre confirm it. The guards let her pass. Leon and Tigre ask what she is doing there. They say that no one but they are in the place. Marisela tells them to go and relax. They do as she says.

Santos tells Antonio how to get into the cellar through the tunnel. Antonio says that he will bring food and water to the rebels. Santos asks him to tell the rebels under no circumstances to leave the basement. He thanks Antonio and calls him amigo, friend. [Now two more people, Marisela and Antonio, know about the secret hiding place. The more people who know about the place, the more dangerous it is for the rebels.]

Meléndez and DB-
M: So you are the woman chief (cacica) of the Arauca. Tell me your secret, Barbarita. How did you come so far, Doña?
DB: I'm here looking for Eustaquia not to tell you the story of my life. Do you want me to start from the beginning? If that is so, it would be better to be alone, Colonel, so that we can talk about our "personal matters" ("intimidades").
Meléndez orders Pernalete and Mujiquita out.
M: Together again, Barbarita.
DB: Here I am.
M: What the hell are you going to do with me, Barbarita? Are you going to kill me like the other three?
(DB pulls out a knife and holds it to Melendéz' throat.)

DB: Don't doubt it, low life. Don't have the slightest doubt.

Mujiquita comes to the bar and tells Santos that DB has returned and is with Meléndez. Mujiquita says that it is very strange but he is sure that they have known each other for a long time.

Meléndez and DB-
M: Don't be stupid, Barbarita. If you kill me, you 'll be shot.
DB: Of course I'm not going to kill you. It was a joke. I'm not that stupid, Meléndez. I can't touch you but you can't touch me either. Would you believe it, I also have power and lots of money. I know influential people. So when I heard you were coming, I prepared a document that is very well guarded in the capital and it will be sent to the press if something happens to me. Do you know what the document says? It describes all your past deeds: the murder of my father, the contraband, the death of Asdrúbal and my rape. I'm sure that when that comes out in the press, there will be a big scandal and all your victims will come forward from every nook and cranny. If I kill you, you trap me. If you kill me, the same thing happens. We are within reach of each other. You see why it doesn't suit either of us that the truth is known, torturer.
Santos comes in, "What truth are you talking about, Bárbara?" he asks.


La Vaca

La vaca es un animal
todo forrado de cuero } bis
Tiene las patas tan largas
que le llegan hasta el suelo

Y hay que seguirla,
pumba, pumba…

Desde que vino la moda
de tirar suegras al mar, } bis
la mamá de mi señora
está aprendiendo a nadar.

Cuando se muera mi suegra
la he de enterrar boca abajo. } bis
Por si acaso resucita
siga cavando pa’bajo

El anillo que te truje
nunca te lo vi ponido, } bis
si yo lo hubiera supido
no te lo hubiera trujido.

En la cima de aquel cerro
suspiraba un gato-gallo. } bis
Y en el suspiro decía:
“Quíquiri quíquiri michi”.

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Hi, everybody. This is Hombre de Misterio, with my first recap. I already had a lot of respect and admiration for the recappers, but after doing this, I have way more! This show has lots of short scenes. My initial notes had about 40 little scenes (and the whole show is only about 50 minutes long, so many last only a minute). I looked at other recaps, wondering if they were really 40 paragraphs long. Yes they were. My challenge was at hand. And you know what? It was totally fun.

So here goes. This first time I'm just trying to get everything in.

Recap from last time: At the Institute, they're having the grand opening party, deciding who's going to do what. Also, we recap the scene where Margarita (Mophead) wants a divorce from Arturo, since Alicia told her that Beto was Arturo's kid. Pat says, okay, if you want the truth, the boy is mine.

And now for the new. At the big grand opening party going on at the Institute, Santi, Isabel and Rocío arrive. Santi doesn't want to be there, because he wants the place to fail in the first week. Rocío says, Papá, do you want things to go badly for Marissa? They're greeted by Marissa, then by Candi, who thanks Santi for coming. Santi says he didn't want to come. Isabel says he means he didn't want to come empty-handed, they sent a plant, did she receive it? Candi says yeah, I put it in the trash - just kidding, she says. The business partners come in (you may remember them from a dinner where Candi pretended to be Santi's novia). So they greet her as the novia, remarking that at the dinner, Santi asked Candi to marry him. Marissa says "Que!?" Candi says he actually did, and everyone says "Que?". Marissa says please explain, because up til now, I've been the novia. Business partner says, so the wedding was a lie? No, there's gonna be a wedding, says Mari, but with me. Business guy says Santi must be a professional liar.

Zamora and Toño (Sven and Ole) come in with mariachis. Zamora is playing the guitar, and little Toño is playing the big bajo. They're singing about "If they say bad things about you, cough and say it wasn't me!", Santi is getting more and more embarrassed, and says stop the music!

The business guy takes Candi aside, says the Doctor doesn't seem that trustworthy, but we like you. We're doing something in Miami. Here's our card. Santi's about to cry. Marissa is mad at Santi too, who says we were just having a whiskey, by the way, waiter, give me a whiskey. Marissa walks him into the next room as he's a little dizzy from the scandal. Isabel takes Candi aside, and says you seem nice, but I warn you, don't hurt my son.

Now we get the scene where Pat says, you want the truth, the boy is mine, but Soledad is not my lover. Alicia is impactada. Arturo admits he knew, but he had to cover for Pat, his son. Alicia asks Pat how the mother of the boy wouldn't be his lover. Does he think the stork brought the boy? They're going to have to teach him where babies come from. She stomps out of the office.

Back at the party, Santi and Marissa are dancing (badly) and arguing. He says it's partly Mari's fault about the dinner Candi went to, if Mari had gone, he wouldn't have had to do the trickery. She says, everything with you is muddles or confusions (enredos). He says but I had to do it for business. She says did you hear them offer Candi some business?

Raúl enters, gives flowers to Candi, she nervously sneezes. "Salud!" from the whole crowd. Raúl says these are for you. She says, and for Marissa, too, no? He says, they're for you, because you have a gift (a "don"). What gift? The gift of changing people. Since Mari entered this business, she's happier and when people get close to you, they become better. She sneezes again, and everyone yells
"salud" (bless you), again.

In the mall, we see chicken boy Charly being pestered by someone. It's Lucía (he couldn't see through the costume). Lucia wants to go out. She says she'll ask her tío. He says I thought your Mom wouldn't let you go out, what does your uncle have to do with this?. She fumbles a little, hesitant to tell him the truth, and they'll see each other in a bit.

At the party, Candi gives a speech about the purpose of the Institute. What are women like? What do we think, feel, what is our nature? We've discovered that every women has a natural, authentic side, and can be proud of herself. What is the feminine? What does it mean to coexist? (convivir) To live WITH your partner, not FOR him. Big applause, music starts again, congratulations and hugs all around.

Charly and Lucía are now in a mall coffee shop, talking about parents. He says he can understand if she doesn't live with her parents. He lived with his Mom in DF (Mexico City), but came to Guadalajara to find his Dad. His Mom always said his Dad was strange. He says his dad IS a little strange, but he's cool. She says strange, how? He says, I don't know, a little..., but what about your parents? She fumbles, says they live in Europe.

At the party, Santi tells Candi what she did with the businessmen was bad, making him look like a liar. But you are a liar, she says, I'm not your novia. Well, you were a good actress at that dinner, and I think you're playing a role now. She says "Never trust an actress." The mariachis join in with a few funny musical comments, and Santi is not amused.

Cut to Soledad on the phone with Pat. He says they don't have to hide anymore, since he told his parents, but they can't have a relationship, it's not right, I'm married, you understand. He hangs up and she's not happy.

Santi is reading the email Rocío sent to her mother. (Rocío now knows that Santi was pretending to be Paulina, but he doesn't know this). In the email, she thanks her mother for the doggie, and also says that although she loves her Mommy, her Daddy is the best ever (lo maximo de lo maximo). Santi is so relieved that this situation (he thinks) is now resolved.

Alicia is doing some exercises, but looks mad. It's like kickboxing. Pat comes in, again says Soledad's not his lover, he just recently found out about the boy. Alicia says she now feels the way Candi felt when she caught them kissing at the wedding. And you know what hurts the most, not the betrayal - but the lies. Yeah, I think Pat's told a few of those.

Meño is upset that no students have registered for his salsa class. Candi tells him not to worry, and by the way, she's called her mother a few times, but Gregoria didn't answer. What did Gregoria say to Meño? Nothing you'd want to know, he says.

Santi is telling Isabel he thinks Rocío might have realized Santi was writing the emails from Paulina. Rocío bounds in, asking if he caught the one who caught him. Isabel doesn't understand this at all. Rocío says I caught you, Daddy, but I know you did it so I wouldn't be sad. He says, how did you find out. She caught him by calling Mamá. But she's not upset, and she totally loves him. Isabel says I don't understand this whole thing, but it sounds happy, and that's the kind of gossip I like. Group hug.

Candi tells Marissa that to get clients they need to rob Santi's patients. His patients could be their clients. After all, all's fair in love and war. They get dressed for battle (Candi snaps jeans shut, Mari with heels, Candi with the jagged hairband, Mari with the tousled curls). They march off to the battleground (Santi's office). Their agenda is to get Santi's "agenda" (Spanish word for appointment book).

We see Cecelia leave another rose on Candi's desk. She is unaware that Bárbara, the psychologist, sees this from the background.

Candi and Mari decide on a sneak attack. First Mari comes into Hortensia's office, asks the one girl to get her some tea, and tells Hort that she can't find her appointment book. She just bought it yesterday, and there it is on the desk! No, says Hort, grabbing Santi's book, that's Santi's, and she locks it in the drawer. However, she leaves the key in a pencil cup. Candi then comes in, and says I'm so happy to see you, Hort. Hort says, why, Candi says, well, because we're all God's
children, right? Hort is a little befuddled, and when Mari says to look in the other room for Mari's book, Hort goes. Immediately our mischievous crooks get to work, opening the desk drawer with the key. Candi takes out the book and hides it under the back of her shirt. Hort comes back and they high-tail it out of there.

Lucía and Charly are still talking in the coffee shop. Lucía is still fibbing about her parents. She says they're in Paris, they always travel. She fumbles about their job. Charly says, I understand if you miss them, we're friends, you can cry about them if you want. Lucía breaks down, says I'm failing you, I'm lying, because my parents are dead. Embarrassed, she runs out.

Hortensia is nervously shaking her coffee cup, Santi asks Hortensia where his appointment book is. Hort says maybe Candi stole it, since she and Marissa were just there, acting strangely. Santi rushes upstairs to accuse Candi, who denies everything (while all the other ladies are comically listening in, but pretending to be busy doing whatever). Santi declares war.

We then see Gregoria in the restaurant. She sees a picture of Chava, and asks Zamora the name of the boy. Zamora says it's Chava, and starts to say more, but Meño tells him to go to the kitchen. Gregoria asks Meño who's the boy, he's not your son, not an employee? Meño says I'm not telling you anything. Gregoria says, this boy's my grandson, right? Meño doesn't say, but she knows.

Finally, we get the scene from the previews. Pat is writing (and we cut back and forth with Candi reading) an email to "Roja y Blanca". He says he was in love once. He loved her with his entire being, from the heart. She was his life. Her name was Candida. We see flashbacks of the good times they had at the beginning, the skydiving, the night of amor, the pledge to return each year to their special place. Candi is wearing her Chivas shirt, reading his words. Pat says if he could ask God for one thing, it is that for just one second he could hug her and say to her "te amo". Candi reads this and starts to cry.

After the commercial, Chava asks Candi who's she talking to, and why is she crying. Candi says she was talking to Merengue (the puppet). Chava wants to practice ventriloquism, and they have fun with his mispronunciation of the word. She says why are you up so late. He says he already made pipi, and hasn't had any accidents. She says even if you did, that would be okay, and I'm really proud of you. He says, but why were you crying. She says it's a cold, but he says no you were crying. Chava decides to give her kisses until she feels better, and where is that box for kisses? Candi says it's right next to the box of lies. Chava gets it and puts lots of kisses in the box.

It looks as if Santi has decided to take matters into his own hands. He's snuck into Candi's office in the dark, and is crashing into things. All of a sudden Marissa comes in, sits on the desk he's hiding under, and starts saying "make love to me right here, Eduardo" (and Santi can't move).

Meño and Gregoria are still talking. Gregoria again asks Meño if Chava isn't really her grandson. Meño says you're dreaming, maybe menopause has affected your brain. Gregoria says menopause affected everything except her brain, which is funcioning just fine, and sooner or later, she's going to find out the truth.

Then we have Chava and Candi with the kissing box. Candi says you're an angel. Chava says, no, I don't have wings, I'm a Chivas warrior! Then Chava asks his Mom, you know, I've never even seen a picture of my Dad, can't I see a photo of him? Candi gulps, thinks fast, and says she has one, but it's time for bed. She thought bubbles that she'll have to come up with someone's photo to show him. Who would be a good father?

Back in the office. Marissa turns on the light, and Santi is surprised to see there's no one else there. Mari knew he was there, and was just playing with him. she says she knew he'd come there to find the appointment book, and if he wants it back, she proposes a deal. If he'll just do one little thing, she'll help him, and even forgive him for attempted robbery. Make love to me on the desk right now! she coos. How can he refuse?

Little Rocío is having a dream. In her dream, A big bad robber (looks like Donato) has snatched her dog, saying he's the dog robber, and he (Snidely Whiplash - style) is tying her to the railroad tracks. Who will save her? It's Super Chava to the rescue! Chava, dressed in a superhero costume, complete with cape and SCH on his chest, saves her from the evil dog robber. Also, Rocío's Dad Santi runs out, asking who saved her. It was Super Chava. In her bed, Rocío thinks to herself, yes, Chava
is my friend and my novio. Very cute scene.

Gregoria arrives at Pat's apartment. She makes herself at home, lies down on the sofa, requests something to drink and eat. She'll wait for Alicia. I guess she's going to ask about her grandson (the one Pat doesn't know is his - Chava).

In a restaurant, we have a meeting between Alicia and Soledad. Alicia doesn't want to beat around the bush. She just says to Soledad, how much money do you want to get out of Pat's life?

It's the next morning and Lucía and Charly meet in the park for ice cream. She tells Charly that her parents died in a car accident. Her uncle Santi adopted her and treats her like a daughter. There's almost no difference between her and Rocío in the way they are treated by Santi. But then why couldn't you tell me, asks Charly? Because I'm embarrassed that I'm an orphan, she says. Charly understands, and they hug.

Back to the office where once again, Cece is leaving a secret flower for Candi. Once again she is observed by Barbara.

Breakfast with Pat, Alicia and Gregoria. Pat and Alicia are mad at each other, and are not talking. Alicia tells Gregoria why - Pat has a kid with other woman. And the kid is 7 years old. It occurs to me that Gregoria might think this is Chava, even though they're talking about Beto. Secrets are coming out!

Candi returns the appointment book to Santi, saying it was all her fault, not Marissa's. Santi's not too happy about this (or about the fact that Candi and Marissa are hugging each other in friendship), but he accepts the book, saying some people actually work in this building. After he leaves, we see that Cece has copied the whole thing. Candi and Cece agree to call the patients/clients, half each. Candi has a further plan, but she'll reveal it after they make the calls.

Rocío tells Chava and Donato about her dream. He was a super hero, with a cape and everything. She's a little mad at Donato, who was robbing her dog in the dream. Donato says okay, I'll take away the refreshments. The thirsty kids think maybe the bad guy wasn't Donato.

Victoria, the chubby girl who wants all sorts of surgery from Santi, so she can look good for her internet boyfriend (whose picture is Sebastian Rulli), is happy that Santi will do the surgery. She gives Santi a big hug, and says her Mom will help with the payments.

Candi, Lulu and Cece sneak into Santi's office. What are they looking for? Candi says they're going fishing (for clients). They run into Victoria, who is going to have all that work done. Candi says "Do you want to LOOK prettier, or BE prettier? They tell her about inner beauty. After she shows her "boyfriend's" picture, Candi, realizing how Victoria is being taken advantage of, says, come with us, we'll be your salvation.

Now Santi is talking to another patient. She thanks him for her nose job, saying he's a great doctor. Lucía comes in. She checks her email on his computer, he asks why she's there. She says to advise him she's going to go to a nightclub (an "antro"). Santi says no way, you're a child, well maybe a very very little teenager, and I'm not getting into any argument about this, because it always ends badly, so you can't go, period. Lucía tires of this, stalks out, and rings the big bell he has outside his office (isn't that normally his signal to Hortensia not to interrupt, because he's getting busy with a patient?).

Back in the Institute, the ladies (and Meño) are explaining everything to Victoria, about how she can change herself without surgery, pills, bruises, etc. They will help her with her inner beauty. She says but I still need to get rid of this fat. They say just give us a chance. She agrees.

Ed and Santi are apparently playing video games on the computer, trying to beat each other's score (Hortensia has the record), while discussing how great their business is, and also talking about the patient who thinks her boyfriend is Sebastian Rulli.

Soledad tells Pato that Alicia offered her money to get out of Pat's life. Pat laughs but she's not amused and says she doesn't want the money, and to tell Alicia not to mess with her.

Candi shows Victoria a calendar of activities just for her. Victoria says I only have two days. Victoria meets with Bárbara, the psychologist, who asks if she looks at herself in the mirror. No way, says Vicki, I'm ugly and fat. Bárbara says I'll teach you a new way to look at yourself in the mirror, where you'll be happy about yourself.

Meño is looking at pictures of famous guys with Candi. Candi wants to use one to show to Chava, who wants a picture of his father. They decide that Albert Einstein is too old, and of course he'd recognize Ricky Martin. The others (Hugo Sanchez, Sly Stallone, Alejandro Fernandez) all have problems, too. What are they going to do?

Gregoria is explaining the hard truth to Alicia. Forget what he did. Your father did that many times, and the only difference is that I never knew about any possible kids. Alicia says she offered money to the mother. Gregoria says that won't work. Just close your eyes and stay with Pat. Men are all the same. And they never change.

Previews: Candi emails Pat, let's meet right now!
Santi declares his amor. Do Candi and Pat finally meet?

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Once again night time has come to Cd. Serán and it comes with another full moon. (Just once I’d like to see a wolf howl at it in these things.) At the Double E (Hacienda de las Elizondo y a-ú-ú-ú-n del Escandon) Sofia is promising a frantically desperate Mama to drop the charges against Fernando, that miserable, scum-sucking, three-timing (or is it 4-timing?) husband her mama needs to once again heat up her bed sheets. Sofia has given in once more, but all in a worthwhile cause as Mama has driven a hard bargain. If she lets Feo go, Gabi will give her the name of the real murderer of Juan’s parents. Sofia warns Mama that Feo will still have to repay the debt he owes to the hacienda once she gets him out of jail.

Gabi hesitates for a few angst-filled seconds or so before telling Sofia that the murderer was… Darth Rico! Sofia is suck-in-her-breath impactada. (What? No questions for Mama about why DV just happened to tell Mama, or why she never went to the police to turn him in for the crime? Slowfia’s thought processes resemble more of a sluggish swirl down a drain and those of us in Viewerville must have faith that though it will take a while for meaningful questions like these to surface at the opposite end, they will eventually surface.) So, since Gabi has kept her end of the bargain, it’s time for Sofia to keep hers.

Roman Del Posible, meanwhile, comes by the clinic to tell Oscar he’s genuinely sorry about what happened to him with the tractor, but Oscar tells him to get lost because he doesn’t appreciate him coming by to get the last laugh. Jimena rushes in at that point. She totally ignores Roman and tells Oscar nobody and nothing will keep her from his side any longer. Roman (now Del IMposible) sees the handwriting on the wall and wishes them both a sincere lifetime of happiness together before exiting stage left.

Upstairs in her room at the Double E Sofia is now reading a book. (Ever wonder just what it is she’s reading?) She stops to think back to Mama’s recent revelation that Ricardo Uribe was the one who did the dastardly deed to Juan’s parents and considers the best way to give the news to Juan without causing another disaster. Juan just happens to come jingle-jangling up and over her balcony again for a little evening chit chat about Maria Jose’s progress at that very moment. He asks Sofia why she seems so distracted. Sofia remembers Mama’s earlier revelation and decides to keep mum with Juan at this point. She asks after Oscar instead. Juan tells her Oscar is totally inconsolable.

Meanwhile, at the clinic, Sarita sneaks up on a sad and pensive Franco. (It’s probably been said before, but after seeing her in her 10th pair of designer frames, Viewerville must say it again. Somebody needs to explain the function and benefits of contacts in the 21st century to Sarita. On the other hand, some optometrist is obviously making a bundle off her. ¡Viva Capitalism!) She surprises Franco with a passionate kiss and embrace.

Morning comes to Cd. Serdán and the sheriff tells Fernando that he’s being released provided that he signs documents agreeing to repay what he owes to Hacienda San Augustin. If he doesn’t comply with the terms of that written agreement he’ll be back in jail and won’t be seeing the light of day for one heck of a long, long time. Fer takes one long last look at the possessed, singing wall near his cell and is more than happy to sign on the dotted line and to high-tail it home.

Back at the Double R (Hacienda de los Robles-Reyes) Oscar stares by the entrance at the fountain with its rearing stallion and mourns his fate as a probable paraplegic. (I say mourn not as telenovela gods are never ever likely to keep a galán tied to a wheelchair for long.) As Jimena wheels Oscar into the hacienda from the patio, he refuses to mingle with the clan who’ve all gathered there to greet him and welcome him back home. After a touching hug from Pablito he tells Jimena that she should take him to his room. He doesn’t want to see anybody right now. She thinks he should stay a bit and chat with everyone. He tells her that if she is going to complain to him about the things he wants then it would be better for her to just leave. He doesn’t need her.

Back across at the Double E, Root walks in on Fernando digging through his safe. (Why hasn’t’ the guy moved it by now, especially with Root using that room and likely to pop in and out when it's least expected, just like she just has?) Feo quickly shuts the door to the safe, but Root sees the wad of bills in his hands and teases him about it. He gets pissy and she whines that she thought they were supposed to be allies. He says they are but it’s his business and to keep out of it. She says no, things have to be done her way and not his so he gets rough and warns her not to treat him like he was her daddy. She says he’s not her father and then mentions she’s in the know about Eva and Bernardo being her parents, just as Feo probably already is. Feo asks who told her and she says Gabi did. He says that at times Gabi isn’t as intelligent as they all think since she just gave Root a powerful weapon to fight with for a good chunk of the Elizondo fortune. Root smiles and starts plotting.

In town in Pad Tad’s office Augie and Santa tell the priest that they want to get married the very next morning. The padre says fine. Gabi won’t be attending, right? Santa asks when he has ever known a devil to attend a wedding. Augie finishes the joke and says especially of a saint and an angel like them?

A bit later that morning, Root walks into Gabi’s office and asks her why she didn’t mention that she’d sold her for a piece of land. Gabi tries to play dumb but Root calls her on it and says no big deal, but she feels Gabi had been using her by not telling her the whole truth. (Who, our Gabi?) Sofia and Sarita walk into the office then for a meeting that supposedly Gabi had requested, but it turns out that Root had been the one asking them to come down to the office. Root gets up and insists that because she is also an Elizondo she has a right to her part of the family fortune. She wants it immediately.

Upstairs, Fernando is lying on his bed and thinking how he’d love to see the Elizondos’ faces about now. Suddenly Rosario’s singing starts blasting in his ears. He finds it’s coming from a pair of hidden speakers and so he follows the electrical cord across the hall to where it seems to end --Augie’s room. All of a sudden the elevator starts up and he hides. Santa and Augie get out of the elevator and go into Augie’s room. He peeks in and sees Augie taking out a cassette tape and say that things are going so smoothly, and before they leave there Fernando will end up falling into their trap. Fer sees him take out the manila envelope full of money that Santi loaned him to pay off the hacienda’s remaining debts and hears Augie thank her again for it because it means that his granddaughters will not be in tough financial straits once the two of them leave.

Santi asks Augie what he plans to do after they’ve finished with Fernando. Augie says it will be to corner Ricardo Uribe and show everyone that he was the one who really murdered the Reyes’ parents. Feo figures he should let Augie go ahead with this because once Augie confronts Rico, Uribe will kill Augie and Fer won’t have had to dirty his hands. He’ll be shed of Augie without lifting a finger.

At Bungalow del Bruto, Raqui (making quite the fashion statement in those pink tiger stripes) is packing her bag as fast as she can to avoid the excrement that’s about to hit the fan now that Rico is certain to find out Root is not his daughter.

Downstairs in the office of the main house, Sarita informs Root that since there is a will which names Sofia as the sole heir, none of them gets any of the money and that includes Root. Mama takes the opportunity to gloat over the pending lawsuit that contests Bernie’s will and says the period Sofia has to determine which little girl is actually hers is about over, so the fortune will all resort back to her very soon. Sofia takes the document from Gabi and says yes, she’s right, but until then she still remains the sole owner of the hacienda and as proof of her magnanimity (there goes that toothache of mine again) she agrees to share the property in part with Root.

Sarita objects since Root refuses to accept Eva as her mother. Sofia says Root is still their sister and they have the obligation to share with Root. Darth walks into the office at this point and asks Sofia what exactly she means by saying Root is their sister. Sofia says, just that: Root is actually Eva and Bernie’s daughter. DV shoots a wide-eyed look of impactado over at Gabi for confirmation. Gabi looks back like an evil-eyed, Cheshire cat that just ate DV’s prize canary and is happy to wipe DV's face with the bloody, burped up bones and feathers. Papa Bear tells Root not to listen to this line of bull, that she is nothing to Eva and especially not Bernardo. He’s ready to put the Elizondos in their place and to give them all what for. However, Root tells Papa Bear there’s no reason; it’s all true and he’s not really her papa. Bernardo Elizondo was. Darth looks over at Gabi again and she just shrugs it off with one haughtily dismissive lift of her eyebrows. (Nobody does this better than Diana!) He tells them to leave Gabi and him alone to discuss the matter.

Once they’re alone, Gabi says there’s not much to tell him only that since Raqui was sterile and he wanted a child so badly, Gabi had only helped get him what he wanted –and yes, in exchange for some of the land he held. Before he can object she tells him not to gripe since he knows full well those lands didn’t belong to him either before he appropriated them for himself after killing the Robles-Reyes’. Darth yells at Gabi that he earned them by murdering for them and only after she had goaded him into it. (Yeesh! Who cares why? Blaming someone else doesn’t justify it.) So she is the last one to throw “not having a right to that property” in his face, and how dare she and Raqui trick him all these years?

Darth grabs Gabi by the throat and tries to strangle her. The two fight. Gabi escapes from him with a well aimed kick to the groin and tells him not to lay his hands on her. He growls back, while grabbing himself in pain, that he never should have trusted her. Gabi hasn’t changed; and she’ll never change, but well then that’s the way it is. He will just have to teach her a thing or two. He pulls out that nasty knife of his and starts for her. Gabi grabs a small revolver she had hidden above the grandfather clock and warns him that if he dares take another step towards her she will shoot. He’s got no reason to feel betrayed, she says. It’s quits for the two of them now. So, if he insists in threatening her, she warns him, he will force her to tell the truth to the Reyes’ and then Rico will “meet the demon Juan Reyes carries within him,” and she doesn’t recommend it. (Geez, you just can't beat that kind of melodramatic word-wizardry with a stick, can you? Hats off to the A-Team here.)

DV starts toward Gabi again and tries to call her bluff. He knows her, he says, and he doesn’t think she’d dare shoot. (Wrong!) She aims and fires –but she turns the gun at the last second towards a flower vase on the desk and blows it to smithereens instead. Rico takes the hint and backs off. He tells Gabi he is not going to let this go. He’s forced to hide his knife when Sofia and Sarita run back into the office to see what the shooting was about.

After Rico leaves, Gabi nearly faints and then falls into a chair. Sofia and Sarita ask what’s happened. They’re worried about the way she fell into that chair. Gabi just crabs at them. “--As if my health and well-being would really matter to you!” Sarita tries to be attentive and empathize but Crabi screams at her to shut up because she sounds just like Sofia now. (These two should be the first to dance on her grave, not Feo.)

Meanwhile, Root and Papa Bear arrive back at the bungalow just as Raqui is on her way out with her suitcase. Darth grabs the suitcase and throws it across the room. “Where do you think you’re going?” Root says she owes them an explanation. They deserve one. Raquel just can’t leave the two of them like this. Raqui says she isn’t going to put up with their complaints. Besides, what can they accuse her of, anyway? She gave Rico the kid he wanted so badly and she gave Root a much better life, filled with luxury and privilege that she’d have never gotten if she’d been stuck with Eva.

Rico still wants to know why Raqui deceived them all these years. She admits she was paralyzed with fear because of his violent personality. (I can’t believe DV wouldn’t have guessed this long before now. The creep prides himself in terrorizing people.) But, she screams at him that’s over and done with now, and if they can’t forgive her then she is going to get as far away from them as possible. As far as she’s concerned they’re both just alike, and what joins them at the hip is their cruelty. She stomps back into her bedroom and slams the door.

In the main house Sofia and Sarita are putting Mama to bed and trying to get her to explain what was said that could have made her so sick. Sarita asks Sofia to lay off the questions. Sofia goes out to get Rosendo to find the doctor. On her way down the stairs she runs into Fernando who hands her a manila envelope with all the cash that the hacienda was missing. He swears again that he never stole anything but he’s making good on it anyway. (So did this money come from the stash in his safe or is this the envelope with Santi’s money?) Sofia tells him she’s in a hurry because Mama is sick again and adds that he’s only out of jail because Mama pleaded for him. So, he’d better be very careful with whatever he does from now on. He replies that he loves Gabi whether she believes him or not. She says she doesn’t believe it and oh, by the way, their annulment came through so she and Juan are now able to have a church wedding as soon as Juan decides when.

Speaking of Juan, he’s upstairs in Oscar's room telling him to stop feeling so sorry for himself. Oscar wonders why when he can’t be a real man for Jimena. Jimena comes into the room with a tray of food. Oscar complains about his soup and then smashes the bowl on the floor. Jimena dutifully leaves to get another for him. He says not to bother. Juan, Franco and Tio get after Oscar but Oscar tells them not to interfere; the problem is between him and his wife. (Ok. Somebody at the clinic needed to have counseled the family on what to expect and for how long. I can’t say Oscar is acting differently from what anybody in his predicament might, but it’s wearing on my nerves just as much as it is on theirs.) Juan says if he wants to take it out on somebody then take it out on him, but Oscar ‘s got no reason to treat the people that love him this way. Finally everyone gets frustrated with him and walks out.

Downstairs in the kitchen, Jimena admits to Juan that she’s sad, not for herself, but because of Oscar’s situation. Oscar’s not like this she knows and he has to be in so much pain to react this way. Juan says however he feels, nothing justifies treating the people that love him the way he has been. Jimena says it’s because he’s so depressed right now. Juan thanks her for doing what she can for Oscar and for loving him the way she does, and then he goes back up to speak with him.

Meanwhile, Dr. Montes examines Gabi and says she’s been careless with herself so her heart problems have returned. Gabi again blames her daughters for continually causing her grief and making her sick. Sarita tries to defend herself and her sisters by (too sweetly) emphasizing they are not the reason she had problems with Ricardo Uribe. Gabi sarcastically replies that, no of course not, she herself is always the one to blame for being ill and all because she gave in and allowed them to return home once the Reyes’ had run them off. (This is as bad as nails on a chalkboard! I am waiting for the day one of these two wakes up and gives this woman hell!) Feo comes in at that point and fawns over Gabi. Sofia is totally disgusted with the scene and has to look away. She thinks to herself what a shameless piece of work but, of course, if Mama ever found out he was two-timing her with Root it would just make her condition worse.

Back at the Double R, Juan tells Oscar that he can understand how the guy would be so depressed and angry at life in his situation. What he can’t understand is why he has to treat Jimena the way he’s been. She’s there to help him keep going above all because she loves him. Oscar asks then why didn’t she come back to him before the accident and isn’t she with Roman? He didn’t ask for her charity and if she doesn’t like it then she should leave. Juan tells him not to be such an ingrate. The Reyes’ aren’t like that and Oscar definitely isn’t that way, but the truth is that he’s giving up before even beginning the fight and Oscar’s been acting like a child. Oscar says fine, and thanks for the “support”. Now Juan should go enjoy himself with Sofia, walking and riding horses together. Juan leaves Oscar to pout.

It’s about time for a little levity as Viewerville and all of Cd. Serdán is definitely in the depths of depression over Oscar’s woeful and grievous condition. In town, we find that Quintina’s taxi-scooter business has literally gone to the dogs. She sweet-talks one of the Gossip sisters, Maria Caridad (?) into letting her drive Caridad over to Juan’s with the cake she had made for Oscar, and she won’t even charge her. Quintina finally convinces Caridad by telling her that Vicente is there and that a little bird told her he has the hots for Caridad and that Caridad has the hots for him too. So Caridad hops in and they drive off together. On the way, though, Quintina runs into a bunch of hay bales in the middle of the road and Caridad ends up with her face in the middle of the cake. Bada-boom! They decide to take the rest of the cake over anyway.

At the same time, Vicente, Juan and Franco are in the living room discussing the rotten way Oscar is treating Jimena and how much she must love him to put up with it. Just then Pablito comes in and he’s hiding a little toy chest behind his back. --It’s the one that Darth has been prowling around the place looking for.-- Juan wants a look-see, but Pablito tells them they have their trunk and he has his now and runs off with it.

At Bungalow del Bruto, Papa Darth tells Root that despite what’s happened, it’s in his best interest if they pretend to forgive Raqui for lying to them. He needs Raqui to sign the papers that he’s hidden in the toy chest’s false bottom. Those documents are somehow important for insuring their fortune. He asks Root for a little trust and a little more patience.

In the meantime, Sofia tells Eva that Mama has gotten sick again and says that it’s all because she and Ricardo Uribe fought once he found out that Root wasn’t his daughter. Sofia says she’s scared because he’s such a dangerous man and she knows this because she found out “something very serious concerning him.” So she’s going to have to tell the Uribes to leave. What she’s learned about Rico makes her think everyone who comes into contact with him could be in danger, so though it pains her to do it (perhaps not as much as she’d like Eva to think) Root and the rest of her family will have to leave the hacienda right away. As it is, says Sofia, they’ve got more than enough problems with that hypocrite, Fernando, who is probably right now getting all lovey-dovey with Mama.

Speaking of Fernandito, the two-timing hypocrite is in fact tucking in Gabi extra tight and getting the scoop on what went on between her and DV earlier. She says they argued, she had to defend herself from his attack and then ran him off the place. She never wants to see him again. Fer says she might be frightened of him but she has Fer to protect her from whatever and whomever. (It does get pretty deep with him doesn’t it?) However, she needs to rethink that decision because Ricardo Uribe is the best weapon they have right now against the Reyes’s. She cannot allow Rico to leave the hacienda.

Over at the Double R, Vicente and Franco are discussing Oscar’s rotten behavior towards Jimena, and hoping that eventually he’ll snap out of it. Quintina comes in with Maria Caridad and what’s left of the cake –the small part that’s not smeared all over her face. Franco remembers Caridad as one of the two women who tricked him into serenading Sarita and Jimena for Roman and Gonzalo, but he forgives Quintina for bringing her because Caridad got covered in cake mess during the ride over. Caridad says it was just a little joke but it was all worth it if she got to be close to “Vicentito”. (Franco laughs to himself that Vicente has just swallowed the bait.) Vicente gives his mustache a twist, puffs up a bit and says there’s a decent amount of cake left that still is good to eat. (Not in my book there, isn’t.) He asks for a little rag and then begins to wipe the cake off Caridad’s face.

Back again at the bungalow, Darth tells Raqui that he and Root are going to forgive her and will make their best effort to continue being the… er…“family” they’ve always been. Root makes nice and says she really wants to believe Raqui did it all for her sake. Raqui says thanks and then tries to be affectionate, but when Root winces and pulls away from her it seems Raqui suspects this little scene is less than sincere.

At the main house up in his room, Augie and Santi ask Fatima to tell them about the gunshot they heard. Fatima says that all she knows is that Gabi and DV had a fight about something. She doesn’t know why. When she leaves Santi asks Augie if he thinks Gabi knows that Ricardo is the one who killed the Reyes’s parents. Augie says of course she does and he’s certain of it.

Sofia walks into the bungalow. (Doesn’t anybody ever knock at this place? I know she’s the owner, but geez, a bit of privacy Puh-leeze….) She surprises DV and says she has something important to discuss with him. “So what do you want, stupid girl? You’ve come to complain about the argument your mother and I had, right?“ Sofia says that’s exactly what she’s there for, but also about the murder of the three Reyes brothers’ parents. Darth is suddenly wide-eyed impactado and all ears.

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Permalink posted by Jardinera654 @ 10:17 AM 43 comments

Ahoy all, I am subbing for JudyB tonight who is busy spending quality time with her family. Good for her!

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This is Diego Rivera's version of an escuincle, the hairless dog of ancient Mexico. It is a detail from his mural in the National Palace in Mexico City. Escuincle is used today to describe children kind of like English would say snot nosed kid or brat, not really an insult or said meanly. Escuincle is one of my absolutely favorite Mexican Spanish words.

We begin the night reliving the hysteria of Oscar's pinning by the beady eyed tractor, or Beady Eyed Darth Ricardo Uribe, pick your favorite transgressor. The doctor pronounces, perhaps a bit early, that Oscar will probably be disabled. Juan shows up to have a word with Gabriela. The fountain drips accompany Juan's tearful prayer for this to not be.

Ruth, Eva, Sofia and Raquel do a shout out at the bottom of the stairs at the entry way that seems to function like Grand Central Station with almost constant traffic. Juan doesn't want Tio Vicente to tell Oscar the truth of his condition in the time honored tradition of keeping the patient as ignorant as possible. Even Oscar says this isn't certain when he hears the truth. By the memory of their dead parents and little sister, Juan swears Oscar will walk again. Oscar's resolve quickly turns to visions of a beggar's life on the streets. The Reyes pile on the bed and do the Reyez hands in a pile swearing.

Across town, Eva is picking herself up off the attractive Mexican tile floor looking almost as disheveled as Raquel with her wig atilt. Raquel stops the action by declaring she will tell the real truth for once and all, just then Gabriela appears having been listening in the shadows and says she is waiting to hear this big truthy truth but Raquel is full of fantasies so she doubts she will reveal anything real.

Then there is the little matter of Sofia having Feo arrested. Gabriela shouts and growls that Feo must be released and then rants that Sofia is taking the only man who ever loved her (go ahead guess, I don't know why she suddenly shifts her interest back to Feo) Sofia is getting right sassy with her mother lately and spouts, Feo never loved you.

Ruth is taking this truth we heard last night very badly and rides off on her houre, squats in the field crying and raging about having been abandoned and sold like a dog, and Papa rushes up to console her. They growl and rant together in a father daughter duo for a few minutes. She will avenge herself against her mother, Sofia even her beloved beady-eyed Papa. Looks like they are both still mad that Sofia made a fool of Ruth back in junior high at that fateful dance. Some of these revenge motives are just too deep to discuss here on C2

Rigoberto goes over the tractor and discovers the cut fuel line. No one else is working at all.

Ricardo shows up to sneer beady eyed with Gabriela and show his fury that she messed with his princess daughter. He also now knows that she made up the Jose Roble Reyes love affair and that Jose had actually rejected her. She quickly demands that he used to love her but he professes to hate her as strongly as he used to love her. They vow to be enemies and mutually pledge to destroy each other. She kicks him out of her house and he shows his machismo once again insisting he will go when he feels like it. She promises him that she is keeping something back and when he finally finds out what it is, it will destroy him.

Feo is in the jail and the tables seem turned when his former victim (sorry I can never remember his name) gets to taunt him a little from the other side of the bars. Feo still has his swagger and boasts how easily he will spring out of here. (Gee, I hope Rosario gets to sing him a little lullaby soon).

Juan shows up in the busy entry to the hacienda San Agustin and demands to talk to Gabriela and not hear her tricks and lies. He pinches her arm as she tries to go upstairs and insists she tell him who killed his parents, she must surely know. She smiles that Cheshire cat smile that she reserves for anyone that can talk meaner than she can. Admiration with a sneer.
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Juan says she is the one who knows who killed his parents. She also knows that the snake belt did not belong to Bernardo, oh yes it did she sneers. Sofia saves the moment. Where was Juan that he just now is coming to check on daughter MJ. He tells her of Oscar's injury and they go off hand in hand to see him. Gabi sneers behind the stairs.

Ricardo shows up in the casita to tell Raquel they are leaving. They will leave San Agustin and continue pursuing "their" Reyes Hacienda but first Ricardo pledges to recover those important but missing papers. Feel the drama build on these papers?

Ruth has a lonely meltdown moment of shame while she replays the Eva is your mother tapes in her head.

Rigo comes to the Reyes hacienda to tell what he found when he inspected the tractor.

Tio Vincente and Franco talk more calmly with Oscar now, it is nice when there aren't five or six screaming people pressing on the patient's bed. Oscar counts out his awful destiny of losing his parents, his sister, the love of his life and now he can't swagger around to fix all this. He can't get Jimena back if he is in a wheel chair. He is disillusioned with life, he loved JImena so much but now he has lost her forever. He sinks into his pillow with eyes shut but hears JImena's voice as she enters to tell him that he has not lost her, she will be his love forever. The room full of relatives look on with knowing and relieved smiles.
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Sofia hopes that JImena's arrival will calm Oscar. They are all hopeful. Rigo shows up at the dispensary to tell them he checked around and the fuel line (manguera = pipe or hose) was cut.

Back in the patient room Jimena swears she will never abandon Oscar but he tells her to get out he doesn't want her pity, Get out. She loves him and is ready to demonstrate in every way how she loves him.

Juan shows up to scowl into the cell at the jail, Feo asks with some irony, to what does he owe the honor? Juan accuses him of cutting the line and injurying his brother. For once Feo's feigned innocence isn't feigned but just like the little boy who cried wolf, his innocence so hard to believe.

Ruth the tormented shows up to ask Eva how she could be her mother and Eva tells her of the love making in the one night stand with a married man she loved. Ruth slings around whore like insults. Then Eva lights the real fire cracker, and your papa was.....drum roll...... Bernardo Elizondo. Noooooooooooooo puede ser! Ruth's biggest bubble is bursting. How can she not be the beady eyed spawn of beady eyed Darth Uribe? (I remember what color Bernie's eyes are do you? Clue? Perhaps)
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Forgive me but you are the daughter of Bernardo, Eve says tearfully, but then Eva says everything tearfully. You have no idea how much i despise (despreciar) you. she stomps off.

Gabriela is having a bitchy moment with the old village girls (and I use that term loosely) when Coyote shows up and suddenly butter wouldn't melt in Gabi's mouth (as my Mom used to say). The dashing Coyote sweeps the thrilled Gabi off to chat.

Juan discusses his visit to jail with Sofia and seeing the truthiness in Feo's eyes when Feo said he didn't cut the tractor line. He thinks he was telling the truth and it must have been Beady Uribe who did this dastardly deed. The two geniuses plan a trap to catch whoever comitted this crime. We'll get back to you on details.

In his jail cell Feo still gets to smoke big stogies as he lays back on his tiny bed while he plots the destruction of the Reyes.

In the rainy cab of Rosendo's SUV Sofia demands that Rosendo tell her the truth that he really must know who wore the snake belt. She is sure his silence is to protect them all and he confirms that. He is afraid of what will become of them if they know the truth. Go figure, but no one can arm themselves ahead of time either.

Oscar has an attack of hysteria maintaining his determined rejection of pity. Now we know that Oscar has only had a couple of hours to form his hardened opinion of his state but he is vociferous from his little white bed. Just then Juan shows up with his million dollar smile sporting a shiny new wheel chair as if it were a shiny toy for a sick child and really makes Oscar yell his rejection of this or any help. (Maybe his is hoping to be assigned to one of the nuns, they do such an admirable job with the babies, maybe they are equally skilled with grumpy disabled men.)
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Sofia adds her support to JImena and Sarita hugs Jimena too. She asks if they have seen Franco. Jimena tells him that Franco is suffering greatly too. The fountain drowns out Juan's swearing that they are Reyes and they will persevere and conquer all adversity, or something like that.

JImena suddenly brings a suitcase down the stairs and tells her mother she is going to be with Oscar. How can you go be with that bum? Excuse me mother but I am not asking permission.

Feo sits in the jail and sees a shining light on a wall where no fixture is present. He collars the poor sap in the cell with him and says, you see that light, right, you see it! No, poor sap sees nothing.

But Rosario begins to speak from the bright light telling him that he will pay for all his crimes. (thanks Rosario you gave me my wish).

Gabriela comes in yelling about JImena's departure in front of the tender baby and the tender nun. Sofia smartly gets her out of the room to tell her she admires what Jimena is doing. Then she demands that Sofia spring Feo from the jail. Sofia is disposed to let Feo sit out his time for his crime. Gabi's next trick is to say if Sofia will retract her suit and Feo is let out, Gabriela will exchange something valuable. Sofia isn't so gullible as she used to be so insists on proof before she will assist her mother. What valuable thing is offered? So who was it that killed the Roble Reyes? Gabriela actually keeps her promise and says it was Ricardo! Ricardo Uribe. (Guess she really is mad at him...)

Next time we get a repeat the revelation of the real killer and oh oh, Gabriela is toting a gun and pointing it at Ricardo.

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Sorry guys. My USB port where I have my wireless card is loose and that is why I cannot stay connected to the internet.

We start off with JM and Viv yelling at each other on the stairwell. Viv tells JM that she is a sick woman and he is bullying her. Well you no longer are going to play with me replies JM. You told me everything that you did while you were gone. Names of people you were with and places that you had gone. Viv keeps insisting that she remembers nothing, she has amnesia. I do not know what I did while gone or who I was with claims Viv. And I no longer want to talk about it and leaves. As JM runs up to go after her, Onelia comes in and tells JM to leave her alone. He tells Onelia what should I let things remain like this? That I will let Viv hide behind her lies and false illness while continuing to live in this house like nothing has happened. Viv has confessed everything to me although now she is denying it. If I have to move heaven and earth to unmask her, I will. There are persons who knew her while she was away and I will find them and use there testimony against her to obtain my daughter. Onelia tells JM that Viv will never give him a divorce. JM replies that he knows Viv won't, but is crazy if she thinks things are going to stay the same. She and Onelia will have to leave the house. Onelia wants to talk.


Rocio and Blanca are talking about last night's events. Blanca hopes that Mayita does not find out what is going on. Rocio asks Blanca to take Mayita out of the house.


Mayita talks to Abuela and says that her mother does not care for her. Abuela says that all mothers love there children. She then starts to tell her a story with Pinocchio.


Viv is talking with Estephania about JM hyponitizing her. She plans to deny everything that she said. JM knocks on the door.


At the hacienda Marichuy tries to take a piece of bread and ends up spilling her milk. As she is cleaning up, Leopard shows up and asks her how she is feeling today. She says she slept fine once he started playing the harmonica for her. He asks her why she thinks it was for her.


JM tells Estephania that he thought that he would never see her again in his home. He wants to talk to Viv privately, but Viv insists that Estephania stays and listens to what JM has to tell her.


Leopard gives Marichuy a hanky to clean herself off. She tells him that she cares for him and if it wasn't for him or LaLa (Cande) she would not have anyone. He reminds her that she has PA also, but she says that she rarely sees him. He asks her if PA has told her who her parents are.


JM apologizes to Viv about being rough with her last night. Viv replies that she thought that he was going to kill her, but let's forget about that. How was I suppose to react when I found out about your lies, replies JM. Viv still claims that she is not lying about anything.


Marichuy tells Leopard that she has requested PA not to tell her about her mother. Leopard says that once she becomes a mother, she might feel differently.


JM is outraged that Viv still claims that she is innocent. Viv says that he is confusing her. You told me everything about where you went after the accident, where you stayed at and who you met along with the men. These are not made up stories, but are proof. I will use these things against you because we will separate and I will go find Marichuy replies JM. Why, asks Viv. To get back with her, replies JM. And just so you know (and he looks at Estephania to include her in this) Marichuy is the only woman I have ever loved. (what a slap to the face to these two she-devils)


Leopard tells Marichuy that once the baby is born she will know how it feels to give life to someone. To feel a part of the baby, to have your blood running through it's body. She claims to already feel that. Leopard responds that once the baby is here that emotion or feeling will be intensified when you get to see him, to kiss him and to hold him. Then how can see have given me away replies Marichuy. Leopard asks her what would she feel if that child was taken away from her.


JM wants to get back with Marichuy because she is the only woman he has ever loved. Viv says that is why you want the divorce to run after her, but even though you have proof against me. I also have proof against you.


Marichuy tells Leopard that no one will take her baby away from her. Unlike her mother who gave her away.


Viv still claims that she does not remember. JM says you are lying. Viv says that you made me talk against my will while I was hyponitzed. You did that without my permission. That is illegal. What you did was the same or worse then what I did. Although you cannot prove anything. JM tells her that he can prove it, because someone that she confessed to confirmed everything to him. Viv turns around and glares at Estephania.


Leopard asks Marichuy to tell him the truth. Does she not feel guilty about her mother's feelings by not having her by her side.


Viv goes after Estephania saying it was you who told him. Estephania backs away from her denying that she told JM anything. JM says that if Estephania knew it all then she did not tell him. Viv finally realizes outloud that since it was not Estephania then it was her mother. JM with a smirk on his lovely face confirms it.


Marichuy tells Leopard that since she was a child she has suffered. She realized that there was two different worlds for children with mothers and those without. There was world where there was love, toys, smiles, gardens full of flowers and beautiful curtains hanging in the window. But there was another world with solidarity, hunger and without love. In the orphanage there was never enough to go around. But in the streets there was worse. There was yelling, fighting and hard work. Leopard gets up from the table and consoles her.


JM tells Viv that Onelia saw that the truth was the best way to go. Estephania hopes they can resolve there problems and leaves. JM asks Viv why she wanted her there? Did you think that she would defend you? Or did you think that I would kill you? Viv suddenly throws her arms around JM asking him to forgive her. She has repented. JM has a disguisted look on his face.


Leopard tells Marichuy that god will send her a beautiful healthy, chunky baby. And that she would be the best mother in the world and that he will be a father to her baby if she wants.


JM tells Viv not to touch him. She was the cruel one and insured that this marriage was over. JM leaves and she realizes all is lost.


Elsa tells Vicente that he needs to get out of his funk and think about Rocio. Elsa changes the subject and asks him if he knows anything about Nelson.


JM talks to Onelia and tells her that she needs to go to Viv and tell her that they have to leave the house immediately.


Marichuy runs into the stables and shows Leopard a bird that fell out of the tree. Can he help him? Leopard tells her that the little bird is not good and to let him go. Suddenly Marichuy realizes that the bird has died and she starts crying. He hugs her and tells her that he crys everyday inside because of the dealth of a child.


Onelia goes to see Viv who yells at her that she is no longer her daughter and that they are now enemies.


Vicente tells Elsa that Nelson is not doing very good. He walks the streets asking for alcohol. He has no dignity left. I try to talk to him, but it does no good. He is lost and you are the only one to save him.


Marichuy and Leopard are burying the bird and she asks him if there is a heaven for little animals. Yes, he says for all life. In heaven he can grow big and fly everywhere. He asks about JM and how he would have behaved in this same situation. She responds that he would have reacted the same way. Leopard asks her why she cannot say his name and her answer is that it still hurts for her to say his name.


Viv yells at her mom why she told JM the truth. Because you told him the truth that why responds Onelia. Viv tells her that she would have gone on denying it since he has no proof. Onelia tells her delusional daughter that he can prove it by locating everyone that knew you during the time you were gone. Viv tells her that she should have stayed out of her business. He want the divorce so that he can go after Marichuy. Onelia yells to let him have what he wants. She needs to think about what she can get from him instead.


Marichuy is putting away the baby clothes when she doubles over in pain and yells for Leopard.


Viv finally agrees with Onelia and wonders where Mayita is. Onelia tells her that she went out with the nanny. Viv gets pissed because they are keeping Mayita away from her on purpose. Now JM will hear me and she storms out. JM is talking with Rocio about what has been going on. Rocio leaves when Viv comes in. Viv informs JM that she will leave today, but with Mayita. JM says that she will not take Mayita. Viv tells him that he has not right. The law will give Mayita to her since she is the mother. JM tells her that after the courts find out what she did, she will not be granted custody. And if she wants a scandel then she will get one, but Mayita stays with him.


Patricio is informed when he gets home that Ceci does not want to eat. He goes to talk to her and she tells him that she does not want to live without her daughter. He asks her what he can do to make her happy.

Cande finds Marichuy in the hall and assists her back to bed. She leaves to get Leopard.

Viv tells Onelia that JM will not get away with this. Onelia tells her to forget about it, but Viv tells her that she is so angry that she that she feels capable of killing. She tells Onelia to leave her alone to think.

Balbina tells Blanca that Viv wants to see her and warns her that things are not good. Blanca enters the sitting room and asks her where her daughter is. Blanca informs her that Mayita is in the garden with the dog. Viv asks her where she was with Mayita earlier on today. Blanca tells her that she took her to the park and Viv interrupts her asking did you do it so that when I left today I could not take her with me? No, I assure you I didn't and then gets bitch slapped by Viv. Viv then starts to choke her saying that you are siding with my husband but you will pay for this.

Ceci tells Patricio to find out where Marichuy is.

Viv pushes Blanca across the room and Blanca runs to the couch. Viv follows her and puts her in a choke hold when Mayita interrupts them with a flower for her mother.

Leopard comes to see how Marichuy is and she tells them that she is in a lot of pain. Leopard looks nervous.

Cande's neighbor and the roller lady are talking outside of church. Purita is inside putting a flower arrangement together. Cande's neighbor wants to take a collection to buy something for the church. Purita comes out and ask what they are talking about. Roller lady insults Purita's mother and she then bitch slaps roller lady.

Viv dismisses Blanca and takes the flower that Mayita brought to her. Viv takes her to the couch to talk. She tells Mayita that she and JM had an arguement and that she will be leaving the house. But you will come with me won't you?

Leopard wants to take her to the hospital and she agrees. He says they have to time the contractions before leaving for the hospital and hopefully the rain will die down.

Mayita asks that if she leaves with her, does that mean she will be leaving her dad? But of course, he will stay in his house but we can get a new one. You must choose between us, but I am your mother and children always love there mother more then there dads. Are you going with me, asks Viv. No says Mayita. She wants to stay with her dad. Viv yells at her that she will do what she says. Mayita says no I will do what my dad says. Then leaves.

Patricio asks PA where Marichuy is.

Rocio confronts Viv and asks her what she said to Blanca because now she wants to leave. I didn't say anything, I bitch slapped her. Why did you do that asks Rocio. Because he is siding with JM and took her away from me. Rocio tells her that she told Blanca to take Mayita away to avoid seeing the ugliness going on in the house. Now she wants to leave right away. Good says Viv. Rocio tells her that she will be leaving the house today, but Viv says I will not leave my house.

PA says finally you want to find your daughter. Patricio tells him I do not do it for me, but for my wife.

Elsa finds Nelson on a park bench and tries to wake him up.

Onelia asks Viv why she has not packed yet. They have to leave the house. Viv tells her that they will not be leaving the house, because she suspects something.

Marichuy is still suffering in pain and asks Leopard if she will lose her baby.

Patricio tells PA that by law as Marichuy's father he has to tell him where she is. PA asks him how do you know you are the father? Do you have proof?

Onelia asks her what she is suspicious of, but Viv wants to be positive first before telling her. She tells Onelia not to tell JM anything.

Leopard says to himself outloud that he is scared and that what is going on with Marichuy is the same as before.

Friday: Viv tells JM that she is pregnant. Marichuy is having problems with the baby.

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