Caray, Caray!

* Z and Dona Z have confrontation in upstairs room. As he starts to question who she is, whether she's friend or foe, she gets defensive, vague and draws her sword.

* Queen ML addresses invited guests at ball - thanking them for attending. Jonas whispers to SK and Renzo to be very careful, enemies can be anywhere and everywhere in that ballroom. Piza shifts his eyes as he keeps careful watch, as does the secret guards and soldiers and drag queen Toby. ML makes the announcement that the new governor (replacing Don Fernando) is Don Alejandro. ML asks Alej to step forward, he pauses a moment to look at Dena before approaching the Queen. He kneels in front of her and accepts the new position. Monty and Jacomo grimace while SK and others "golf clap" applause.

* Z and Dona Z sword fight in upstairs room. D is still curious and asks questions to Dona Z - he notes the pain in her voice as she speaks and tells her to have hope; she says hope brings pain and she's tired of waiting. They continue sword fight.

* ML finishes installing Alej as governor. She walks down the carpet, Jacomo wants to speak with her, she says later and goes over to have private conversation with Alej. ML and Alej whisper about security measures for the event and about SK's presence. Alej assures her that he and his men will protect her and SK. Dena interrupts to congratulate Alej on his appointment.

Monty and Jacomo walk single-file to Alej and ML; Jacomo congratulates Alej cordially and dignified before walking away. Monty swallows his pride and offers his hand to Alej, Alej says don't bother with formalities, he is well aware of Monty's feelings for him and his feelings are mutual towards Monty. Monty swallows and walks away. Mejias comes up afterward and gives Alej a military salute, Alej reciprocates, Mejias leaves.

Piza and his secret guard keep watch. MA enters ballroom wearing all read and stands behind Piza.

* D/Z and Dona Z/Esmy continue sword fight and conversation. He says something; she reciprocates by slashing his shirt (exposing his bare chest). He is shocked, goes to take off his hat, and gloves. As she turns, he slashes her bodice with his sword (touche). She's shocked. He grabs her and pulls her close to him - he realizes it's ESMY!. They kiss.

(cue theme song and opening credits)

* Santiago enters kitchen and finds Dolly and Camelia relaxing and finishing up their chores. He talks to them about everyone attending the ball; he notices they are drinking milk and talks them into sharing a bottle of wine with him (he is insistent). Dolly and Camelia agree.

* D and Esmy have a intimate conversation in the room about where she was, what happened to her. She explains and includes Monty and MA's part in the story. He was told that she was dead but he always knew in his heart that she was alive - he found her clothes and her pendant. She said she lost it on the ship. He doesn't understand it but he found a mariner on the street and got it from him. He shows it to her. She's surprised.

* Dolly and Camelia are drunk and laughing with Santiago, who isn't at all drunk, as they play poker with beans as chips. The wine bottle is empty. Santiago will go get another - they try to protest but Santiago is still insistent and goes for the new bottle. In storeroom/pantry, Santiago takes a sip from the bottle before pouring his secret powder into the wine and mixes it up. He mutters something about the brothers who are looking for him.

* MA finds Monty at the ball - he's surprised she's there - she reminds him of the plan and that she wants Alejandrito away from D and his family now. He says be patient, relax, no hurry. She is adamant of taking the baby tonight. (ERGH!)

* Piza whispers to Gutierrez his plan to help Olmos and Laisha escape from jail tonight. Gutierrez leaves immediately. Toby pesters Piza, tries to solicit punch companion. Piza says he's working and refuses the offer (if you want punch, get it for yourself). Soldier whispers a message to Piza, Piza leaves Toby.

Piza and Monty argue over SK getting into the ball with a fake invitation. Piza assures him they were extra diligent with all the invitations and guests entering the ballroom. Monty hopes there won't be any problems tonight or Piza will pay with his life.

Renzo and Cami are nervous and talk about why they came. SK approaches. Cami asks when will she meet ML. SK says soon, not now.

Alej and Dena leave ML's side to have private conversation. They wonder where D is; Alej asks Dena to leave because of what may happen when Mercedes does appear. Dena is shocked by the request and refuses to leave her husband, the new governor's, side. Alej says then he will have two queens to protect.

* D and Esmy in room getting reunited (romantic kissing - UY!) She pulls away; he comes in for more. They hug.

* Fer and MP in their special love nest barn, he talks of his past, of Regina's angelic visit to him in the forest and that she forgave him. MP asks if Fer has forgiven Regina, he says he can't.

* PT stands beside ML. Jacomo, nervous, goes wandering through the crowd. Monty tells Piza his nervousness of the ball guests and security measures. Piza assures that everything is under control. Monty notes that D hasn't appeared, thinks it may be a sign of something bad to come. Piza assures him otherwise. Monty leaves. Piza grumbles about Monty being seriously hurt.

* D and Esmy hug, kiss and talk in room. She tells him about her vengeance plan for mom's death. D informs her that her mom, SK, is still alive and SK's plan for vengeance tonight when she meets with ML and tells her whole story against Fer and Monty. Esmy is extra-happy to know her mom is still alive. She mentions wanting to hold their son in her arms. D asks about their son (he's baffled by her comment).

* Santiago looks at Dolly and Camelia passed out drunk on the table. He leaves to go to nursery.

* Mejias enters nursery and goes to crib. Santiago enters and asks why Mejias is there. Mejias draws his sword to challenge Santiago to duel.

* Toby spies on Piza from other side of column. As Toby breathes, a male guest comes over and tries to pick-up Toby. Toby tells him to take a hike.

* Piza and soldier check magistrate judge who just arrived. Toby is nervous and calls man back, agrees to one dance. As magistrate walks to other side of the room, Toby fakes a dizzy spell, man goes for punch, Toby returns to hiding place behind column.

* Piza and guard discuss what could happen at ball against him, be very vigilant. Toby spies on them.

* Gutierrez convinces guard to leave post; guard leaves reluctantly. Gutierrez opens cell door and explains to Olmos and Laisha to go with him (now and fast; orders of Piza).

* D listens intently as Esmy tells him their baby is a son; Monty stole him from her after birth and then made her believe he was dead. When she went to the cemetery and exumed the body of the baby, she realized it isn't her baby who died - it must be MA and Monty's. (AY!)

* Mejias and Santiago fight in nursery. Santiago swipes and knocks the sword from Mejias' hand. Mejias picks it up. Santiago slugs him and he falls to the ground. Santiago goes to the crib and takes Alejandrito away.

* D is still baffled by MA and Monty as a couple. He realizes, with Esmy's help, that Alejandrito is really THEIR son. They kiss. He asks her to go on a vacation. She wants to meet her mom first; unfinished business to take care of. He smiles, agrees. They kiss.

* Monty keeps watch at ball. Piza cocks his pistol and hides behind the column. He tries to aim and shoot Monty. Toby pulls out his knife from his garter, sneaks up behind Piza and stabs him in the upper arm. Piza turns in shock and anger; he aims his pistol and shoots at Toby as Toby runs away. Monty and everyone drops down on the floor - chaos erupts.

* D and Esmy hear the gunshot. Esmy is worried about her mom. D is in his Z costume (including the slashed shirt). He leaves first after Esmy promises to be careful and go down later.

* Toby runs outside, passed Cata. He trips and falls all over his long dress, dropping his wig and having to pick it up and carry it in his hands. As he runs through the market tents, Piza and guards run outside - Cata yells at Piza for update on what's happening. Piza answers briefly as he aims and shoots in the direction of the market tent/Toby.

* As guests shout, cry and run for the door, soldiers have rifles aimed and ready to fire. Alej assures ML he will protect her and SK. Z punches and kicks out soldiers right and left. Monty sees Z and orders the soldiers to shoot to kill. ML stands up and shouts for them to stop - there will be no shooting or killing in her presence! As everyone calms down, Z closes his ripped shirt and tips the brim of his hat to the queen. SK walks forward and takes off her mask, with Jonas and the gypsies close behind. Jacomo tries to speak to ML, but Jonas slugs him to the ground. ML presents her cousin Mercedes to the attendees. Everyone drops to their knees to show respect, including ML herself. Everyone stands up. ML tells everyone to listen to the interesting and important story Mercedes is to tell them.

* Fer and MP still in their love nest barn. Fer repeats his reason for bringing Mercedes to California, his back-door deals with Jacomo, his ulterior motive for everything (his undying love for MP). MP tells him to stop, they can't live in the past nor can they go back to change it. She wants to take care of his wounds. He wants to stay with her in bed (talking).

* Olmos and Laisha in soldier uniforms outside; they rendezvous with Gutierrez who informs them of Piza's plan to get them to San Blas. Olmos tells them to go on; he needs to go somewhere first - he would never forgive himself if he didn't take care of this one important item before he left California. They can't talk him out of it. Olmos leaves alone.

* Santiago carries little Alej outside hacienda. Guard tries to stop him; he walks away; Rafael approaches; the two chase after Santiago. As guard soldier (Mejias' partner) spots Santiago on the outside walkway with little Alej, he aims the cannon, lights the wick and fires it over the wall. It explodes behind Santiago, making him stop to look. He breathes relief and continues on to MA's house.

* Dolly and Camelia finally wake up, realize Santiago disappeared. They get paranoid and run to the nursery to check on the baby. OH-NO! Baby Alej has been kidnapped!

* MA quickly packs in her bedroom. Knock at the door. She's shocked to see Olmos standing there. Olmos enters. She wants him to leave immediately. He is angry and humiliated and wants vengeance against her (in his own way).

* Mercedes makes her case and accusations against Monty and Fer to the crowd. Monty's defense is he was under direct orders from Fer. Mercedes continues with her case and brings up her assumptions that Monty did the same to her daughter, Esmy, and killed her. Monty acts horrified, and defends himself that he did not kill Esmeralda, his wife. That in fact, his wife actually helped her mom (Mercedes) escape. Mercedes continues with the accusation and the assumption. Monty laughs and demands Mercedes produce one witness to back up her story. Z steps forward - he has that one witness. A lady in blue wanders into the ballroom. She drops her blue feather mask. IT'S ESMY! "Daughter," says Mercedes. Esmy smiles at her mom. Cami looks over at Renzo, who is frozen staring at Esmy with his mouth open. PT nods and smiles. Alej looks at Dena, who smiles and nods. Monty shakes his head in disbelief.

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Alvaro (aka Don Loco) admitted that he regretted what he'd done to Alina. Soledad said, "Although we want, we can't turn back time." She told him he was tired and should rest.

Don Loco got into bed, saying tomorrow they would go far away. Soledad put her arms around him and they both went to sleep.

At Claudia's house: Claudia's mother apologized for not believing her about Rosendo's abuse. Angel (providing this episode's public service message) said, "Unfortunately, many women are victims of men like Rosendo."

Claudia's mother said she would have nothing more to do with men, she would devote her life to Claudia, but Claudia said no, "It's not necessary to renounce love."

She tried to convince her mother to go with her to Coral's house for the night, but for some reason the mother refused, so Claudia and Angel left. (Great idea, guys! I'm sure Claudia's mom will be perfectly safe!)

Adela went to the Devil's Cave, looking for Coral. The bartender called Coral's friend Erika, who laughed when Adela called Coral "senorita." Adela said Coral was in danger from "a very crazy man."

(I'm wondering about the purpose of these recent scenes of Adela at the Devil's Cave. They don't seem to have any impact on the plot or characters. Or is Adela going to end up taking Coral's old job as a dancer? Just a thought.)

At Coral's house: Angel and Claudia worried because Coral wasn't home. Angel called Agent Vargas to tell him about Coral's disappearance. Then he and Claudia left the house.

Meanwhile, Rosendo returned to Claudia's mother's house. She confronted him, and he said, "I never liked you. It was Claudia I desired!"

Claudia's mother slapped him and told him off again. Rosendo said, "I'm already damned, and you won't believe what I'm capable of when someone makes me look as ridiculous as you did," then started punching her.

At Coral's Boutique: Angel and Claudia found Coral tied up. She told them Don Loco had gone after Soledad.

At the military camp: Alina woke up and found Emilio beside her. He asked how she felt, and she said, "Very well."

(How serious could this illness have been -- she was only sick for about half an hour and then made a complete recovery?? She's still wearing her uniform, for Pete's sake. OK, fine, whatever.)

Some kids brought her flowers. (How adorable, and what a good idea to let children into a sick ward! Without face masks! It all makes perfect sense! Emilio is indeed a great leader!)

Alina and Emilio agreed to get married. Emilio said, "Surely Thelma has already signed the divorce papers." (Yes, surely, because everything Thelma has done throughout your marriage demonstrates her complete willingness to divorce you, Duhmilio.)

Back at the San Mateo hotel: Alvaro woke up and Soledad was STILL with him. How weird! At this point I was starting to think she had to be real, not a figment of his imagination.

At the always spotless Abandoned Cabin of Refuge for Anyone Who Wants to Hide in Sierra Escondida: Luba told Gaspar to summon Orlando on the walkie-talkie.

Gaspar said, "Lieutenant, Lieutenant, it's me, Gaspar. I'm here with Mama. Lieutenant, talk to me."

Thelma, of course, just happened to be in the absent Orlando's room at La Rinconada at that moment, and of course Orlando had left the walkie-talkie in his room, so Thelma heard Gaspar announcing his exact location. (Good work, writers; it's all perfectly plausible!)

At Soledad's hotel: Alvaro and Soledad came downstairs in time to see Agent Vargas and his men knocking on Soledad's door. The door was opened -- by -- yes -- Soledad!

Surprised, Don Loco looked over his shoulder at -- yes -- Soledad! She was still standing behind him. I must admit that this scene was cool.

Unfortunately, the real Soledad and her companions didn't notice Don Loco and his imaginary friend standing there just a few feet away.

Imaginary Soledad said to the stunned Don Loco, "Of course I'm not really Soledad. I'm a hallucination." She asked whether he thought she would really forget everything he'd done to her, then disappeared.

Don Loco muttered that he was getting worse every day, then went back to his room to look for Soledad, calling, "Soledad, Soledad, come back, Soledad. It couldn't all be a lie."

He sat on the bed and said to himself, "There's no doubt. I am crazy. Completely crazy." (Sergio Goyri is a good actor -- I really felt sorry for him in this scene.)

At La Rinconada: Vera and Ifigenio were eating breakfast together in the kitchen (still no sign of long-lost Jaime, aka Mexican Larry). Thelma came in and told them, "Orlando lied to us."

When she tried to urge them to go after Luba and Gaspar, Vera said nervously that Orlando had threatened her. Thelma retorted that Orlando had raped Alina -- I guess she was hoping Bloodthirsty Vera would put Orlando on her hit list, too.

Meanwhile, Orlando arrived at the cabin and told Luba and Gaspar to collect their things because they were leaving immediately. Gaspar jumped up and down with joy at the thought of finally seeing his little cub, then hugged his mother.

In Floodlandia (as Margaret calls it): Rodrigo tried to cross a raging river on a zip-line (thanks to Sylvia for using that term in her recap because otherwise I wouldn't have known what to call it). He got stuck halfway, then fell into the water.

At Coral's house: The bruised Coral told Angel and Claudia she was OK now. Claudia said she would go home to see her mother.

Angel went to Claudia's neighborhood with her, but then left her before she went into the house. (What makes him think Rosendo isn't lurking nearby? Why are these people so endlessly stupid?!?!)

In the real Soledad's hotel room: Vargas was assuring Soledad and Elias that Don Loco couldn't escape. Soledad didn't believe it.

After Vargas and his men left, Elias locked the door and told Soledad for the millionth time that he wouldn't let anything happen to her. Soledad didn't look too confident, and I didn't blame her.

Right away there was a knock at the door. Elias asked, "Who is it? Who?"

Back in Pueblo, Claudia found her mother on the floor, covered in blood. She cried, "No, Mama, no!"

In Floodlandia: Yes, all this time had passed and Rodrigo was still in the water. Apparently no one could rescue him except Super Emilio! So a soldier named Luis ran to get him.

Meantime, Elias was still trying to decide whether to open the hotel room door. Soledad begged him not to, but Elias heard a voice from the hall and opened the door, telling Soledad, "It's an employee."

A waiter came into the room, quickly followed by Don Loco, who knocked the waiter out, then asked the terrified Soledad, "You weren't expecting me, right?" He warned Mighty Protector Elias, "Let go of my woman if you don't want to die."

Soledad told Elias, "Alvaro is serious."

Don Loco told Soledad not to cry, that he didn't want to hurt her, only wanted her to be happy. She asked him to put down his gun, but of course he didn't. He said he had a plane waiting at a nearby airport to take him and Soledad far away. Soledad said OK, just put down the gun.

Suddenly the waiter jumped up and started struggling with Don Loco, who knocked the waiter out. Soledad begged him not to kill the waiter and Elias.

Alvaro said there was nothing he wanted more than to kill this desgraciado Elias, but he wouldn't because he had changed. This kinder, gentler Don Loco knocked Elias out, then left the room with Soledad.

Meanwhile, Emilio was still chatting with Luis about how to save Rodrigo (who must be remarkably waterproof). Alina said rescuing Rodrigo would be very dangerous, so she would go with him.

Back to Claudia's neighborhood: Claudia ran down the street to Angel (who was coughing again!) and said, "She's dead! Rosendo killed her; it's the only explanation!" Angel hugged her and unreasonably told her to be calm.

At Rodrigo's house: Tina told Aida (aka Dr. Loca, the professional bimbo -- oops, I mean, the very professional psychologist) that Gaby had a nervous problem. Oh, yes, no better person to call for help than Dr. Has-It-All-Together-Herself.

Aida went into Gaby's room and asked if she wanted to go out to the park. Gaby said no, but agreed to re-enact the kidnapping with her dolls, saying she would play the part of the bad woman.

In Floodlandia: Soldiers were still trying without success to rescue Rodrigo. Silly of them; didn't they know that only Super Emilio could do that?

At Soledad's hotel: Don Loco saw a police officer guarding the lobby and told Soledad to get rid of him or she would have his death on her conscience.

Soledad ran to the officer and told him something about someone needing his help elsewhere. It worked; the officer left, giving Don Loco the chance to leave the hotel with Soledad.

At the river: Emilio and Alina still chatted while Rodrigo continued to drown. Alina told Emilio to be careful.

At the Only Cabin in All of Sierra Escondida, where it apparently took hours for Orlando and Luba to pack their sacks full of possessions: Orlando asked Luba why she was taking the cofre with her. Luba said, "This box is very important." They finally left the cabin.

At Rodrigo's house: Gaby and Aida re-enacted the kidnapping with Gaby's dolls. Aida, playing the role of the kidnapped girl, said she would tell the police about the woman who kidnapped her.

Gaby, playing the Bad Woman, said, "No, you can't say anything to the police." She told Aida directly that she couldn't say who the woman was, but Aida coaxed her and Gaby eventually had the doll say that she was Thelma, the wife of Emilio Valtierra! Later Aida passed this information on to Tina.

Meanwhile, Soledad stood on a country road with Don Loco. She told him, "This is the road to Sierra Escondida." They squabbled a bit -- just like old times -- and Don Loco said, "I am crazy, not stupid." I think he said he wanted to take cover in the woods, or something like that.

Soledad insisted that this part of the mountain was dangerous, but Don Loco said, "I'm always going to protect you," and started off into the woods with her.

Back at the hotel, Vargas and his men finally found Elias, who told them about Alvaro supposedly having an airplane.

In Floodlandia: Super Emilio finally got around to rescuing Rodrigo from the water. How dumb. Er, I mean, how heroic of Emilio.

At the boutique: Malena showed up, looking for Soledad, saying she wanted to tell her how happy Mariana and Ricardo (aka Dr. Love) were together. Coral said she was worried about Soledad, then started to explain the situation to Malena.

Back to the river: Waterlogged Rodrigo was nursed by Alina and Valentina while Emilio stood around trying to look casually noble. He told Frank he would radio the general to ask for a helicopter to help their rescue operation.

From the ground, Rodrigo told Emilio, "Again I am in your debt." Emilio said that wasn't true because they were friends, blah blah.

Elsewhere: Tina went to see Tia Rebeca and said Rebeca's niece would pay very dearly for kidnapping Gaby.

(Shouldn't Tina have gone to the police instead? And who takes care of Gaby while Tina is running around town? No wonder Gaby is so afraid of being kidnapped again; it's a legitimate concern with Thelma on the loose and Rodrigo/Alina/Tina all gone. Poor kid.)

Rebeca said tearfully, "I don't know what to tell you." Tina said she would denounce Thelma to the police. (Good idea!)

Aunt Rebeca said it was true that Thelma had done horrible things, and she too was a victim of Thelma's threats, that she was afraid Thelma would separate her from the baby. I think she apologized to Tina.

Floodlandia again: Emilio radioed General Ochoa about the helicopter. The general said Don Loco had kidnapped Soledad and they were believed to be in Sierra Escondida.

Alina, of course, overheard this. She cried, "My papa is very sick, and he could do anything!"

Emilio promised to find her mother. Alina insisted on going with him. With his usual careful foresight and planning, Emilio said OK, let's go.

Meanwhile, Vargas told Elias that Don Loco's airplane story had turned out to be false. Elias said Don Loco must have said that to buy time. Somehow they deduced that Don Loco must have taken Soledad to Sierra Escondida.

In the mountains somewhere: Soledad rested, saying resentfully that she couldn't go on and Don Loco should be in an insane asylum.

Don Loco said he wouldn't give anyone the satisfaction. He dragged her up the mountain, saying, "We have a meeting with destiny, and I want us to be punctual." Uh oh. That doesn't sound good.

At the military camp: The helicopter Emilio requested arrived. That didn't take long. Emilio and Alina said goodbye to the soldiers and nurses and left in the helicopter to save Soledad.

OH, YEAH, THAT MAKES PERFECT SENSE! If you have to confront a dangerous, armed lunatic and you have a bunch of soldiers under your command, you should DEFINITELY leave the soldiers behind and set off in pursuit of the madman with only a young, sick nurse to assist you!

And at the end of this brilliantly believable episode, Orlando was shown sitting on a horse in the woods at night, chatting with Gaspar and Luba, who were on foot. Orlando said everything was going just as he'd planned.

Right on cue, Vera showed up with her witch-burning mob, complete with torches and pitchforks.

And who was behind them but Thelma, on horseback! She said, "What, Orlando? Did you think you were going to get away with it?" ("Creíste que te ibas a salir con la tuya?")

salir con la tuya = "get away with it" or "get your own way" according to this helpful message board discussion.

Note: This is my last recap for Caray Caray! I've enjoyed it but just don't have time right now to continue as a recapper. I'll still be around as a commenter, and you can also find me on my own blog. Thanks to everyone for making my time as a contributer here rewarding and fun!

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We open with a recap of Diana's collapse on the bedroom floor. Silvia discovers her. Silvia is wearing a black wig--it must be her mourning wig. Isabel is not letting anyone call 911, natch.

Camila and Iggy review the fire. Camila is upset.

Roddy and Lala discuss Pancho's case. He thinks it's okay. (So why is Puncho going to prison later in the episode.)

Now they are getting ready for Gaby's trial. I am going to cut to the chase. Gaby wins.

Well, I'll give a little more, but there was little to be had anyway. Once again, it was nothing like an American court system. If you've watched Perry Mason and Law and Order, you know you should at least have a jury and spectators. Kike and Larry are required to wait in the hallway where they spend time figuratively butting antlers. Kike is wearing dark glasses to cover up his black eyes. Larry tells him to let Gaby go since he knows Kike really hates her.
The trial consists of a few scenes where Gaby tells what happened in her various encounters with Andres, and there are some flashbacks of the actual scenes. The judge announces that she is innocent based on his study of the evidence and the ballistics and her testimony. When it's over, Gaby comes out with Granny M and Fidiota. They tell the results, and Kiki leads her away. Granny M tells Larry that she's sorry he loves too much.

Isabel and Silvia discuss Diana's fever. They don't want to let the family know, since they're all at Gaby's trial.

There are some more bedside scenes with Paola.

Pedro and Max discuss their upcoming conversion to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Lala visits Paola's bedside and apologizes for her miscreant son. She loves Paola and wants her to live. She gives her a cross. Emilio kisses Paola on the forehead while Caramelo and Paco look on. (BTW, doesn't Emilio love both Paola and Caramelo? He could do the bigamy thing too.) Then he tries to kiss Octopus, who sneers that she doesn't want any demonstrations of pity.

Pancho is now being taken from the jail to a true prison cell. They have swapped his orange jumpsuit for khakis. This looks like the same cell as before, but they have added a second bunk bed--and a new cellmate, Halcon. They exchange the usual pleasantries, such as what are you in for--Halcon is a bank robber. He tells Pancho don't worry, it's not so bad here. Solitary is worse. (I don't understand how Pancho has been put in prison, as he has not had a trial yet. I guess he will not be punished for the kidnapping as Caramelo and Diana have decided not to tell on their spouses.)

Isabel continues to forcefeed Diana with the poison tea. Diego comes over, and Silvia wants him out. But even he thinks it's ridiculous not to call a doctor. Isabel tells them she is worried--because a high fever can affect the brain. Apparently Isabel's cover story here is that it's an "emotional" fever, caused by the stress and sorrow of losing Max. (Even if they were inclined to believe her, has anyone ever heard of such a ridiculous thing? And Diana is a nurse herself--why trust Isabel?)

Max stands shirtless on the beach for a gratuitous baring of pecs. He flashes back to the scene where he is hanging from the rafters and Diana told him she spent the night with Diego. (Geez, can't even Pedro realize that Diana was just handing him a story and smack some sense into him?)

Silvia is till trying to throw Diego out of the apartment. He insists as Diana's husband he has rights. (Why aren't they divorced yet?) He finally leaves.

Diego, Iggy and Camila have convened at Iggy's for a debriefing. Camila is appalled when Diego uses the tu form. Diego reminds her that they're all equal now--equal killers. Iggy tells him not to go around broadcasting that news. Diego says they are linked forever in their bad deeds.

Diana wakes up and her stomach hurts again. Silvia promptly offers her more of the tea that Isabel made! Diana asks if it's true Max is dead. Yes, it's not a dream, Silvia says.

Fiona cries with Octy over the loss of Max. She's sad because she left her husband for him. (It's all about ME!) Octy now lets loose with a deluded monologue: How could all these horrible things happen? First "they" take her fortune away, and her mansion and her factory, they humiliate her, then I find myself living in a small apartment with this man who I once loved, but he turns out to be just a humble jerk who's not at my level who runs a bar on the beach (and he throw me out), and then I lose my son in a fire, and my daughter's in a coma. What did I do to deserve this?

Lala reports that Pancho is in prison.

Silvia tells Diana to stop thinking about Max so her fever will go down. She tells her that Diego was there. Now Mom comes in with Gaby. They report the happy news about the trial. But they are most worried about the fever. Gee, maybe Mom will do something. Credits roll.

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Diego catches Montero and Mariangel in a compromising position and seems none too surprised. He states that this has probably been going on for a while. Mangle demands to know what her husband is doing there and Diego says that he’s just trying to find out what type of woman he married. Montero spouts off that he won’t say what Diego saw is not what it seems because he’d be lying. MA tries to get him to shut up by saying Ricardo and Diego has fun commenting on her use of Montero’s given name. Monty tries to defend Mangle and states that the two of them have plans that don’t involve Diego. Diego says he’s not surprised to find the two as allies, they are very similar people. He doesn’t care that they’re together, but he does care that they drag him into whatever plot they’re hatching and ruined his life in the process. Monty takes offense and grabs for his sword and Diego tells him to unsheathe it all the way, he’ll fight him with only his fists. Monty changes his mind, Diego’s day will come and Monty will make sure he pays dearly. Monty tells Diego to give Mangle back her child, then lays a heavy kiss on her, and leaves.

Maria Pia tends to Fernando in the woods. He mutters that she didn’t get married and that when he learned this it gave him strength and he escaped from prison. He tells her he was wounded in his flight. She turns him over and says that his wound isn’t bleeding. Fernando says “then I didn’t dream it.” MP wonders what he didn’t dream and Fernando tells her that he was forgiven, she forgave me.

Santiago wanders around town and it is all abuzz that Fernando escaped from prison. Santiago turns the corner and spots the Cebolla/Onion brothers (he owes them money). SM wonders if they’ve come to LA for him.

Outside the Sanchez home, Monty finds Piza. He demands to know why Diego was allowed to enter the residence. Piza says that if Diego entered the home, he didn’t do it through the front door. Monty takes this as further proof that Diego is Zorro. Piza asks him pretty much the same. Piza tries to point out that proving Diego is Zorro is going to be a hard task because they tried before and it was dismissed because of lack of evidence. Pizarro advises Monty that he’s seeing enemies in every direction, some that aren’t really there (smoke screen to cover his own tracks so he can complete his assassination attempt). Monty says “I’ll kill Diego and then we’ll see that Zorro has disappeared. I swear it will happen.”

While the two men are having this conversation, Esmeralda and Camba are taking a stroll through town. Esme is using the ever-clever fan in front of the face disguise. She spots Monty and his right hand man and swears that she’ll see the end of them (all part of her plan for VENGEANCE!!).

Mangle and Diego banter back and forth about “their” son. Diego basically tells Mangle that he’s unwilling to treat his son as a commodity and he will not pay her in order for him to keep Alejandrito. Diego does say he’ll compensate Mangle for no longer being his wife. Mangle objects to this and demands that she wants her son. Diego laughs and says that she has no real interest in the child and he’s determined to protect his son from finding out just what kind of woman is mother really is. Mangle tells Diego that he won’t succeed in keeping her son from her and that it is going to cost him more than he ever imagined.

The Onion brothers spot Santiago and they start to rough him up. They want their money and SM says that he’s about to come into an inheritance. When the Onions demand. When his aunt dies. The brothers don’t like the sound of this and they rough him up some more. Santiago swears that he’ll be able to get them the money if they let him go. The Onions really want their money, so they agree, but if Santiago fails to get the money to them before their ship is scheduled to leave he’ll become shark food. Santiago mutters that he really needs Diego to lend him the money and says that anything SM is forced to do at this point is Diego’s fault.

Still on her stroll, Esme spots the Queen and rehashes with Camba about her mother being the true heir and all that stuff. Funny thing, Camba cannot understand a word, but the viewing audience is brought up to speed, just in case they’ve missed the last, I don’t know, 50 episodes.

The Queen talks with Padre Tomás. They rehash about how she doesn’t trust the Duke and she suspects that he knows everything that’s going on. TQ is convinced that DJ is planning to do something at the ball. PT offers her protection, because he’s got some powerful friends. TQ isn’t sure that there is enough time for PT’s friends to get there. Therefore, PT tells the Queen she needs to appoint Alejandro governor first thing at the ball. That way, when Sara Kali makes her appearance, Alejandro and his men will be able to protect both her and the Queen and DJ and Monty’s men can’t do a thing.

Alejandro and Almudena are together. Dena has flashes back to her finding Esme in the nursery with Alejandrito. Alej gets her to come back to the present and they talk about how cute the baby is and how much Diego loves him. The two discuss how Alejandrito looks like Diego. Dena smiles and Al questions what the reason is behind it. Dena says he’ll know soon.

Meanwhile, the two soldiers that Mangle asked to get the baby are approaching the hacienda. They are checking out the defense on the perimeter and deciding how they can best penetrate it. One thinks a rifle and a distraction is all they need. The other thinks a cannon might be necessary. This one’s not thinking straight, and his compatriot calls him on it. He says he’s just eager to get the job done because Mangle promised to pay them with money and “special” favors.

Monty and some of his soldiers terrorize the townsfolk. They round up some people and demand that Fernando Sanchez be presented. Monty sets a cart afire.

Diego and Bernardo walk the mean streets of LA. Diego starts to tell Bernie to inform Alej that the baby needs to have more protection because he doesn’t trust Mangle. It isn’t clear if Bernie gets the message, because Diego’s ADD flairs up and he spots the countessa. He decides to follow her.

Padre Tomás meets with Alej and rehashes his conversation with the Queen. Alej tells PT that Sara Kali is alive and will be at the ball. PT tells Alej he already knew this and so does TQ. PT tells Alej that TQ will be appointing him governor and that she’s going to need his help. Alej is pleased to hear of his upcoming promotion.

Maria Pia takes Fernando to the cabin in the woods and along the way runs into the faithful servant, Juan. Juan insists on going with her, but MP talks him out of is. She tells Juan to let Alej know she’s not going to the ball.

Santiago meets with Mangle and tells her that he’ll get the baby from the hacienda. However, he wants to meet her tonight and exchange the baby for the money. Mangle says that she can’t, the ball is tonight. SM is insistent. They will meet tonight for the exchange, at the north gate of the city.

Diego stops Camba and asks about the Countessa. Camba babbles and Diego figures out that Camba doesn’t speak Spanish. So he tries to use hand signs to explain that he wants to meet the Countessa.

Fernando tells Maria Pia that she’s going to be condemned for helping a fugitive. She tells him that she was condemned years ago, when she fell in love with him. MP tells him that when she heard he was arrested she knew she couldn’t marry Fonzie. Fernando says he was only trying to seek forgiveness from all the people he’s hurt. MP says she knows the Alej and Diego will be able to forgive him, just as she has. She can because Fernando is a changed man. FS says that there is a God because I can see that you love me. They kiss.

Alej fills Dena in on all the goings on with the Queen and PT. He tells her that he’s going to be appointed governor and that the Queen will need his protection because Sara Kali is alive.

Alej, back in uniform, goes out and gathers the workers on his hacienda. He wants any man who knows how to use a gun to join him. Diego finds his father and they rehash everything about the promotion and Sara Kali. Diego offers to join his father in protecting the Queen, but Alej tells him to just go to that ball as a guest.

DJ tells Misael that he’s worried that the Queen will find out the truth about his dirty deeds (ulcer 1). He decides that the only solution will be to make Mercedes/Sara Kali disappear and the make the Queen disappear along with her. Misael does not like this idea because surely the blame will be cast on them. DJ assures Misael that Zorro will take the blame for the Queen’s demise.

Maria Pia feeds FS. He feels uncomfortable being at the cabin because he remembers the last time they were there. MP tells him to forget the past, he’s changed. He says that is all thanks to her and they kiss. Then we are shown a brief image of the two of them are in bed together. WOW, that Fernando must have some stamina---he’s tortured, shot, and still can make it with Maria Pia.

Diego, playing the every popular Zorro version of the telephone game, tells Bernie all the stuff that’s going to happen at the ball (let’s see it went Queen to PT, PT to Alej, Alej to Diego and now Diego to Bernie----since Bernie can’t talk, I think he’s the end of the line). Diego tells Bernie that he thinks he’s missing something and Bernie asks if it is something to do with WIB. Diego says she doesn’t worry him.

SAM and Esme talk about how her son will be waiting for her once she is done with her mission. SAM says and her love, Diego, will also be waiting. Esme muses if it is her love or someone who used to love her that will be waiting.

The gitanos head into town, dressed in their costumes. Just a thought, do you think Sara Kali will be easy to spot, since she wore a mask for so many years. Anyway, I can’t tell who is who, but I think SK is disguised as a soldier in a mask---is that correct?

Tobi is dressed in drag as his costume. He looks like a cross between Phyllis Diller and Tori Spelling. He goes to meet with Agapito, who is impressed with his disguise. They talk over Tobi’s plans to get rid of Pizarro.

The Queen shows DJ her mask and they comment about it being a sad face. DJ wants to escort the Queen, but she tells him she’s going to be escorted by PT.

Zorro, up on a rooftop, overhears Piza talking to one of his men. They talk about their plan and how a gunshot and then a commotion will be their cue for escape. It isn’t clear what their plan is, but Zorro knows something is a foot.

Alej and Dena arrive at the ball. Alej is in uniform, without a mask. He poses in various positions around the ballroom. He gets his men inside.

Monty questions why Alej is wearing the uniform and why he has men positioned inside the ballroom.

Olmos is still imprisoned with Laisha. They talk about how both of them have made foolish choices because of love. Piza shows up and says that they’ll be escaping tonight. Olmos insists that Laisha be able to come with them. Piza says OK, after initially disagreeing, but if Laisha gets in the way, he’ll personally kill her.

Catalina is detained by soldiers, as per Piza’s orders.

The Queen arrives with her entourage.

Zorro sneaks into a room, only to discover that WIB is already there. He says, “You again.” END OF EPISODE/ Ulcer 1

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Darn if I didn't miss like the first minute or so again. I was watching the game, then went out to take some photos, came back at 3 min. after and they were on new material already! So I came in when CL was telling Ana something about being careful, and that his life is an open book. Paula runs down the stairs and says she's ready, so they go. CL tells Ana that Paula is in the best of hands, but clearly Ana isn't convinced as she watches with consternation as they depart in his jag.

Back at NN, Yadhira says she's got the plan, Juan escapes at midday, and he and Fer wait for them to come to the office. Yadira assures Marely that today she'll get her job because Fer can't resist giving Yadi anything right about now. Marely looks at Juan and begs that he agree. He tells himself that she shouldn't look at him with that little rose gardener face because he can't say no to that, so he says yes, but then reminds himself he's getting himself into trouble again.

CL and P stop in the hot jag at the Pemex to get some gas. He asks her what kind of music she likes. She says whatever you want. He says he likes tango, but for this trip he thinks jazz is better.

Ok, I must digress now. You'd think he'd have said the doors or Janis Joplin or Pink Floyd based on what follows. I can't decide what happened here. Either the editor spilled his cafe con crema on the editing board, or he let his young nephew come visit who played with the equipment, or maybe they just had an office party and the editor ingested something more than tacos, but the result is a treat to some psychedelic visual effects complete with colors and something that looks like an alien ufo landing on their heads as they are driving. Mexico doesn't use the nozzle fume protectors as often there, so maybe that is supposed to illustrate the after effect of breathing in the gas fumes? :) Who knows. Wacked.

OK we go back to the office where Juan is revealing "the plan" to Fer who wants to know why he would tell the girls such a thing, and anyway, where did he tell them? Juan says at breakfast, and he couldn't resist. Fer wants to know why he was having breakfast with them. Juan finally admits that ok, he lives in that same house, but he didn't say before because he didn't want Fer to think other things. Fer is upset about what other lies there might be and if they are wrapped up together in this problem then he better come clean with him. Juan swears there's nothing else and that now they need to concentrate on the issue at hand, that these ladies are coming today and think that we are both these powerful executives. Fer is really mad about this situation. Juan senses something is there, and asks if he is really intersted in Yadi. Fer says he's not interested, he's in love.

Juan impactado says, well do you really think that she would be interested in a lowly chauffer? Fer replies with this wonderful line: the only thing that matters in love is personality and hygiene. Is that true??? It's that simple? Geez, what have I been after all these years then? Silly me.

Juan continues that he knows this chick well, and all that matters to her is the size of your wallet. Fer asks do you think I'm in danger then? Juan says he doesn't know exactly, you have to ask her, but you can do that later because right now we have to concentrate on playing his game. Fer agrees, but he doesn't want to mess it up with this girl. It occurs to Juan that they are already in luck, because neither of their bosses is in the city right now!!!

Monica pulls another of her surprise visits home. I don't know, I'm thinking that if she does it so often like this it's not quite a surprise, and CL should be used to this possibility by now and wouldn't go say on a seminar/rendevous weekend with hot co-workers, but what do I know. Of course, we'd have no plot then.

We go to the hotel in Taxco where Cl and Paula are checking in after the drive on the long and winding road da da da da da da..... Paula asks when the seminar begins and the clerk doesn't know but she'll find out and she asks them if they have any room preference. Paula asks if the honeymoon suite is available and CL looks hopefully impactado. The clerk says that they had been booked for two separate rooms but if she wants it can be changed. Cl is foaming at the mouth and says it's not a problem for him but Paula cuts him down that it's just a joke. They get dropped off at their rooms. They both seem to look around very mysteriously at all corners of the room, especially the adjoining door. Cl looks toward the adjoining inner door and the bell man asks if he would like him to connect those, and Cl says no, maybe later....

The editor plays with his toys again and shows us a splitscreen of them both looking at the adjoining doors.

Juan and Fer are continuing hatching their grand scheme. Juan is reciting how it's going to go down, that they are going to say they are having a meeting or something, and Fer says ok, great. but what if someone sees us, and Juan says we'll just ask some secretaries to cover us, and he mentions Yvonne. Fer says, no better not ask her. We had a relationship and there is some bitterness. Juan says don't tell me that you treated that bon bon of a woman poorly. Fer says no it's more like she treated me badly but nevermind that we don't have much time. Juan says right ok, so I'll take care of the secretaries. Fer says ok, just a minute. Your plan is perfect but what do you think of when I say this name PASTOR GAYTAN! Whoops Juan forgot about him and notes to him self that he's fired up about that loan and he's impactado.

Of course we go to Gaytan who is telling Yvonne how well Juan behaved with his mother who he loves but he knows can be the woman most intolerable on the planet. He continues how patient he was with her. GAYtan goes off into a daydream. Yvonne brings him back to earth and asks him if he doesn't think it a bit suspicious that there has been this sudden change and asks how he can be so sure that Juan is in to him. She asks if he's spoken to him about this. Pastor says no because he agreed to go out again with me this weekend!

Back at the steelhouse, Moni asks Chelo if she knows where the seminar is, and she says yes, but she forgot. So MOni calls Yvonne, who is more than happy to foil CL's plan, to get the information. Yvonne tells her everything and asks if she would like her to let CL know that she's back in town. Moni says no, she'll catch up with him in Taxco. This news makes Yvonne beam like a lighthouse, and she says that CL will be so happy to see her.

Moni wants to leave tonight to drive there, but Chelo is worried about her safety and says it's better to drive in the morning. Moni says she really wants to see her husband though, and Chelo responds what if something happens to you and you never see him again! She finally agrees that she'll wait and go tomorrow.

Back at the office Juan asks Yvonne if Pastor is occupied to which Yvonne replies he's always available for you, take advantage of your influence on him. Juan launches into a soliloquy about how he doesn't like her comments, especially since they are coming from a woman that nature has blessed so well but he can't worry about that right now he has to go straight into the wolf's den to resolve this problem of Pastor's presence when the Cachon sisters arrive. He begs Yvonne not to move. He goes in and kisses ome Pastor butt, saying how much he enjoyed the Mom. Going on about how frank she is, but if you don't take things personally you can just laugh at some of the things she says.

Pastor of course is relieved to hear all this, but now wants to know why he is here. Juan tells him, well actually, since his boss isn't here, he thought he would invite him to lunch. He tells himself even he can't believe that he is saying this. Pastor thinks that is a great idea. Juan tells him though that he would like it to be a private place, without too many people around because he doesn't want people talking, as you know how much of a rumor mill this place can be. He wants them to leave at separate times so the people don't see them leaving together. Pastor agrees that he's right that there should be some discretion, that it's not likely there would be any repercussions but you can never be too careful. Juan tells himself he will leave Pastor waiting for him in that private place to avoid the (noises) problem with the girls showing up, so the danger of him ruining it is over, but he knows this will cost him dearly in the future. He says he already sees his way around that too though.

Nidia comes into Yadi's room and notes that she is dressing herself up. yadi says because they are going to Juan's office to meet up with Fer and she thinks for sure Juan will get Marely a job today. Nidia says that' good. She sits down and looks sadly around. Yadi asks her what's wrong. She sobs, I've lost Juan forever, haven't I. yadi reponds well, pardon me for saying so, but you never really had him. Since he came to this house, he never had eyes for anyone other than Marely and it's best if you forget about him. Nidia says she knows that, and that she's right but it's hard for her to realize that the train has passed her by, and each time they pass further away. yadi tells her not to cry and that no man deserves her tears. Nidia says well you are too young to understand, but these are tears of frustration. She says the only man who took her seriously was Yadi's Dad. Just then Marely shows up at the door conveniently to hear the following. Nidia says that your father was a great man, but he took a lover and ever since then all he ever did was criticize that I wasn't well educated that I shouldn't be dressed a certain way, complaints, and yelling and everything else and now that's the only memory I have of him. Life shouldn't be like that. I'm no saint but I'm a woman in flesh and bones and still young, and I need to live a little more before the years get the best of me. I waited my whole life for love and the man who never came. I don't ask for much, just a little attention, a little passion, patience, company, that's not so much is it? She says maybe this man doesn't exist and maybe I should change my dream and look for a train that stops at this station.

Juan firms up the plan with Fer as they are walking. We go to Pastor who is asking Yvonne to borrow the apartment that she and CL use for their trysts and Yvonne says no way because Cl would be super mad if he found out that I let you go there with another man he'll fire me and send me on my way. Pastor reminds her that her days with him are numbered anyway and he keeps on begging. Finally she lets him have the keys.

The hermanas Cachon come downstairs and the mom compliments her princesses to which they are surprised at her sentimentality because they aren't moving to Japan or anything., only going out for the afternoon. Yadi asks why her mom doesn't get dressed up a little more today too. Marely tells her not to pay attention to that, she looks great even without having done anything to herself. they go and when Yadi opens the door, who's standing there but none other than Enrique!

When then go to the hotel where CL is watching a nature show in his room and the narrator tells of the lion mating ritual and how the male has to wait for the female's signal that she's willing to accept a mate. Once he's entered her territory he must proceed with caution because if the female is warned of his presence she might react violently, but once he's gotten the signal he can attack without pity or thinking about it one second more. During this narration CL notices Paula floating in the pool in her bikini (amazing how a courtyard pool just magically appeared outside of his room, when it had been greenery and a garden when they first checked in.) He lusts after Paula.

We then go to Enrique busting Yadira for her outings with Fer saying he saw it all. She makes up stories at first when he asks where she is going, but finally ends up saying yeah so, I like him and we kissed and guess what, you and I are over. Then Enrique starts saying but wait my queen I love you. She says well that's a shame because I don't care for you and she picks up the letter opener that looks like a dagger.

I can't help thinking when I see scenes in that office that that is where the Dad shot himself to death. Surely there must have been a clean up job necessary inlcuding new carpet etc, which they apparently had no money for. I just can't get past that with these scenes. I, for one, would never want to go back in that room.....but we must suspend reality....

Back in the office Juan and Fer are awaiting the beginning of their scheme when Pastor shows up and announces that something bores the bear and that they need to find something to do. He asks Juan if he's ready to go. Juan said yes but you and I agreed that you would go first and I would follow. Pastor says that everyone is gone already and they won't see us anyway. Juan reminds him they agreed and that G needs to respect their agreement, besides there is Fer what is he chopped liver? G just smiles and says yeah, he'll probably get jealous. Juan thinks to himself Fer has maybe hidden something too. G says fine, and gives him the address but says for him to hurry up because he can't wait that long. Juan says he can't believ that maybe Fer has a double life too. He said this would explain a few things, including why he's so snide with Juan.

Back at the pool Cesar Luis moves into his lionesses territory and asks if he can join her. She tells him she was counting on this time to relax on her own. He says of course the pool is big and he can go to another side. She tells him again it's a joke and he can't tell the difference? He says not with herbut ok so he can come in. He asks her about the water and then jumps in but realizes it's not that deep. They chat about when the seminar is really supposed to begin and she says that she thinks he's known all along that it wasn't starting until tomorrow, but he made up an excuse to stow away for some relaxing time with some company. He jokes about that and she jokes that his life is so difficult, and he says you know that it really is.

Back at the house Nidia hugs Marely who is only happy to love up her mom some more.She says she's sorry for acting like a fool. Nidia takes advantage of this opportunity to warn her about Juan that she should just be careful because really we don't know that much about him etc. OK deja vue? Isn't this the conversation Marely had with Nid a few weeks back? Well anyway. Marely says don't worry I'll be careful. Mom says so you are interesetd? Marely says wel, I like him and he's doing all these great things for me, but appreciation isn't love. She says well be careful but don't let love pass you by either. Yadi comes in and says they need to go before Enrique slashes his wrists. Nid feels bad for him, but Yadi says he's impossible.

Nid goes in and comforts Kike and tells him this isn't the end of the world.

Paula and Cesar Luis are chatting out of the pool now about how she got where she is, and she bugs him to know more about him and how he got where he is. The gist is that he wanted to see the world and he went around with his backpack and he was cold and hungry but he felt free and that ended because of love. He fell in love with his wife and had to prove himself to her father essentially and that's how he ende up so competitive.


Moni is at home still, finally having some doubts and wondering why Cesar never told her about this trip, but she talks herself out of worrying about it.

The boys are awaiting their ladies, fearing that they are late, when, boom, they show up. Juan begs Yvonne to help him out with this because she wonders what they are doing here. She reluctantly says fine.

Back to the pool where Cesar continues to explain that he and Moni got married too young and both got absorbed in their careers and forgot about themselves. Paula is falling for all this hook, line, and sinker. She tells him, well, if they recognize where they went wrong then they can fix it, no? He says no love is something very fragile, too mysterious, and if you let it die you can't get it back ever. She doesn't agree with that.

He says something else and she asks if they tried, and he says he thought maybe a child would help it, but thankfully Monica had no time for a family. She wonders why that is fortunate. He said because then three of us would suffer.

Nidia and Kike are bonding over Cazadores. Ah, the complete painkiller, tequila! She tells him he should give her space, and he says he can't get her out of his mind.

In the office Juan and Fer are dramatizing in front of the girls when the phone rings. Marely tells Juan he should answer it. He doesn't want to be bothered, but Yvonne comes in and says Gaytan is looking for him. He takes the call and manhandles him that they had an agreement, yelling into the phone. The girls are impactado. We see Pastor setting out shrimp and being the submissive one.

Back at the pool CL lays it on super thick now and he lets a tear slide, but apologizes. She says something about if all men could realize and express their feelings this way then we'd all understand each other. He tells her she knows him better than he knows himself. He takes her hand and kisses it and leans in for the lips and they cut.

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I'm going to keep Tuesday's recap short and sweet...

We begin with a scene where Octavia receives a phone call saying that the manicomio is burning! She tells Larry, Yolanda, and Marfil and they all run off to see if Max is alive.

Gaviota wants Diana to move back to the mansion, but Diana says no because Gav won't accept that Max is the love of her life. Gaviota drowns her sorrows at Paco's bar where she cries on Rodrigo's shoulder about how her daughters don't love her.

Camila finally realized that by burning the manicomio, they've killed Max! She comes totally unglued when this hits her.

Of course Max is not dead... he not only escaped the fire, but he took loco Pedro with him. Pedro plans to repay him when he recovers the millions of dollars that his brother stole from him. When he does that, they can get a lawyer who will give them new ID's that show Max's new name: Alejandro Salvatierra. They sleep on a beach where they're found the next morning by a humble fisherman and his daughter. The fisherman reminds me of "El Grillo" who rescued Diana. It's probably the same guy, they just left off the straw hat and overalls. The fisherman gives them food and clean clothes.

Max now remembers who Diana is, and he also remembers that she betrayed him by sleeping with Diego, so he hates her.

Octavia and the rest of the Irazabals are searching the rubble for Max. Diana, Emilio, Gaviota, and Rodrigo are all there too - the place is still burning but the firemen don't seem to mind all of these civilians gettting in their way. The director finally tells them that they've rounded up all of the surviving patients, and Max isn't one of them. He's dead.

Yolanda tells Rene that they must postpone the wedding because Max died last night. Rene is impactado.

Octavia goes to the hospital to tell Paola the news - against Paco's wishes. He doesn't think she's strong enough to handle it. He must be right - the news shocks her into a screeching fit and then we hear a beep. I was sure that she was dead, but it turns out that she's just in a coma.

Isabel has started working as Maxito's nanny, and prepares Diana a cup of poison tea and chats with her while Diana drinks it. She mentions to Diana that Gaby's trial starts today, which Diana didn't know or couldn't remember. Isabel is thinking to herself that Diana needs to drink the tea, which will "dry her up?" and soon the pain will be unbearable. Diana only takes a few sips and puts the cup down, but when she gets up to check on Maxito, she doubles over with stomach pain and falls to the floor. Credits roll.

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Hey Destilando fans,

We need a new Thursday recapper! My day job is going to be ending soon, so I need to give up my recapping duties to focus more time on my job search. I'll cover recaps for Thurs. 7/12 and Thurs. 7/19. We'll need someone new starting Thurs. 7/26. Now's your opportunity to shine and have some fun, too!

Susana

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Almudena demands to know who Esme is and what is she doing with the baby. Esme puts the baby back in the cradle, turns around and says, “Aunt, it is I, Esmeralda.” She pulls down her ridiculous bandanna mask. Almudena is impactada. This is a red-letter day for Almudena – not only does she have sex with her husband for the first time in at least 6 months, she finds out that Esme isn't dead after all.

SM asks Diego what's going on with Esme. If he believes she is alive in the mountains, why hasn't he gone to look for her? Diego says that he has to wait until Bernardo recovers from his wound and then there's the masquerade ball. He'll go look for Esme after that. [It's a good thing Esme doesn't need rescuing. She seems to be pretty low on Diego's priority list.] SM then tells Diego that he has serious money problems. He had debts in Spain and has come to America to get the money to pay them. Diego asks how he plans to do that and SM hems and haws and finally says that he wants Diego to loan the money to him.

At first Almudena can't believe that Esme is real but she finally realizes that her 'niñita' is alive. Both women shed tears.

Mangle tries to convince the two soldiers to snatch little Al from the de al Vega's hacienda. She tells them that Montero knows about this but can't order it himself. The soldiers are concerned about what will happen after they take the baby since the de la Vegas are a powerful family. “Not to worry,” says Mangle, “at the Masquerade Ball, all the de la Vegas will be arrested for treason.” The soldiers decline her request saying that they don't take orders from civilians – even those backed up by Commander Montero. Mangle doesn't give up. She appears to be about to exercise her feminine wiles on the soldiers.

MP and Dolores [this is second time I've noticed that the director has used a mirror to show one of the participants in a conversation.] rehash the good old days when FS was courting MP. Dolores asks what happened to the jolly prankster. MP says that it was ambition and vengeance. He corrupted his heart by killing so many Indians, including Regina and then he went crazy when MP shut herself up in the convent and didn't tell him why she wouldn't marry him.

In the prison, FS finds out that MP did not marry Alfonso and that Alfonso left town. “This changes everything,” he says.

Esme only tells Almudena that Montero kept her a prisoner for a long time and told everyone that she was dead. Almudena wants her to stay at the hacienda but Esme tells her that she has things to do. Al comes looking for Almudena and Esme begs her not to reveal that she is alive to anyone. Esme runs off. Al asks why it took so long for Almudena to come back. She spins a story about the baby waking up. Al says that seems upset about something but she hugs Al saying that she is the happiest woman on earth.

Montero is torturing Pizarro's confederate to find out who is behind the plot against him. The guy refuses to talk and Pizarro walks in. Montero asks where he has been and Pizarro tells him that he has been working on the security for the Masquerade Ball. Montero accepts this excuse and curses the ball as another of his growing problems. He rehashes for Pizarro what happened with Leroy and the attempt on his life. “Not to worry,” says Pizarro, “I'll make this guy talk.” Montero tells him to get on with it and leaves. The guy on the rack is looking hopefully at Pizarro.

DJ has woken up the Queen and insists that she leave LA as soon as possible. He describes a city falling into chaos and Montero is not able to keep things under control. The Queen says that if she leaves LA, the terrorists will win. Besides, conspiracies in a hick town like LA can't be as bad as those in Spain – isn't that right, Duke? DJ squirms but agrees. DJ reiterates that Montero has been unable to keep Zorro from getting access to the Queen and urges her not to put her life in danger for a whim. The Queen says that she'll sleep on it.

The gypsies discuss whether Laisha betrayed them on purpose. SK says that now that they have lost the element of surprise, only a few gypsies should be involved. SK agrees and says that they should take advantage of the cover of darkness and move towards the city.

Montero comes to see FS in his cell. He still believes that FS was behind the plot to kill him. FS doesn't know what he's talking about, of course. Montero hits FS a couple of times and tells him that one of this confederates is on the rack now. If he doesn't confess, it will be FS's turn. Olmos and Laisha witness this exchange.

SM tells Diego about how he got into debt. A few seconds of the scene were not broadcast but some of SM's problems came from being involved with the “Hermanos Cebollos” - the Onion brothers. Anyway, Diego refuses to lend Santiago money. He offers him a job on the hacienda but SM is insulted at the thought of being a 'farmer.' He says that he will find a way to return to Spain with the money he needs.

Esme returns to her house and tells Garcia that she went to the hacienda and recognized little Al as her baby. She is sure that Montero engineered the switch when Mangle's baby died to fool Diego. Esme says that Montero wants to take Diego's money and land but it won't be so easy. She is waiting [as are we all] for the Masquerade Ball. Many lives will change there, including hers.

Diego, Almudena and Dolores are all wandering the halls of the hacienda in the middle of the night but nobody is with the baby. Almudena is sure that the baby is well protected. She tells Diego that he doesn't know the blessing that the child is and what happiness he will bring. [Esme did not tell Almudena that the baby was hers. Has she guessed?] Diego says that the baby is what keeps him going.

Pizarro “accidentally” kills his confederate while torturing him. Montero is annoyed. After he leaves, Pizarro apologizes to the dead guy. He says that there will be other opportunities to kill Montero. [You should take care of it yourself, Pizarro and not send incompetent subordinates.]

The gypsies are traveling and for the 1000th time Renzo says that he is worried something will happen to NAC and he wishes she had stayed behind. Once again, she says that she married him for better or worse and they are a team. They will be able to enjoy their marriage after the Masquerade Ball.

Esme and Garcia are dining. She tells him that she had to tell Almudena that she was alive because her eyes were so sad. Garcia asks if she saw Diego. Esme says no. She didn't tell Almudena about her plan. She is waiting for the Masquerade Ball. There her life will begin or end.

Diego finds Esme's rose and note in his closet. The note says, “Do you know who your wife's lover is?” Bernardo comes in. Diego says that they need to find out who the WIB is and what she wants.

MP comes to see Montero and demands to see FS. Montero refuses and is insulting to MP. “Fine,” she says, “I'll go to the Queen.” Montero warns her to be careful about what she does or FS will pay the price. He makes a vague promise that she can see FS in the future.

The soldiers come to take FS to the torture chamber. Olmos is convinced that they are going to kill him. The soldiers put FS on the rack. He has a flashback to the mutual assertions of love between him and MP when she was about to marry him in San Diego. This memory apparently gives him superhuman strength because he overpowers the two guards. [It appears that FS's second conversion into a poor man of God hasn't taken any more than the first one did.] Somehow, FS gets himself out of the prison and hides in a cart.

The Queen refuses to cancel the Masquerade Ball. She has information that the plots going on have nothing to do with her. She tells DJ that he doesn't seem like the loyal servant he once was an if he doesn't shape up, she is going to take firm action against him.

FS escapes from the area where the prison is located in the cart. As he tries to leave the cart, the two soldiers driving it see him. They fight and one soldier appears to shoot FS as he hobbles away.

Al tells Dolores that Almudena was acting strangely last night when she came out of the baby's room. Almudena comes in radiant and Al is impactado. She says that she is a new woman. [Why doesn't Al attribute her happiness to his lovemaking?]

Garcia is concerned that someone will recognize Esme is she goes walking around town. She dismisses his fears. Montero has done such a good job in convincing everyone that she is dead that no one will recognize her. Esme says that she needs to out to get information on the security arrangements being made for the ball. So out she goes concealing her face with a fan. [Why doesn't she wear a veil both in town and as WIB? A woman in a veil is not as noticeable as a woman with a bandanna tied across her face.] Anyway, who should be striding across the square while Esme is out there but Diego.

FS is staggering around the woods. He seems to have lost the soldiers. He collapses by a tree when who should appear but Yumalai! She tells him that she is Regina's sister and she swore to avenge her death with blood but now she's here to help him. Out comes her miracle flask. She tells him that she is going to save him for the same reason that he forgave her tribe. She has completed her mission and now he has to complete his, which is to change his life and repair all the bad things he has done to people. Yumalai does some healing which appears to be painful and then Regina is there. FS asks for her forgiveness. The next thing we know, MP sees FS from her carriage.

Montero goes to see Mangle and asks where her father is. “You have him in prison,” she says and then realizes that he has escaped. She demands that Montero find FS or he can mess up their plans. Montero says that he will find FS. Montero wants to fool around. He is annoyed that Mangle has not been herself. They kiss and Diego walks into the room. Mangle and Montero are impactados and the credits roll.

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I couldn't catch the very beginning of the episode, but I believe it started with the following (please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong):

Gavi is talking to Videgaray on the phone, and tells him to tell Rod she never wants to know anything of him or the Montalvo's ever again, and that Rod is a coward and played with her emotions. She mentions she never got her liquidation check, etc. She weeps as she tells mom: what does rod want from meeee!!

Meanwhile, at the Montalvo ranch, a depressed Rod thinks to himself: Gavi, I wanted to have a child with you, But the woman that's going to give me this child is Isa. Sofie walks in and tells Rod that they need to get going to the Airport... they leave.

Back at their hideout, Gavi and mom are wondering, who could have given away they address? Gavi: aha!! Margarita was the only one who knew. She gave me away maaa it was her! Clarita: el que se junta con lobos, a aullar se ensena...? Didnt understand this part too well, but I think basically it means that its Gavi's own fault for mingling with traitors. Phone rings, Gavi doesn't want to answer. On the other line, we got Videgaray, Margarita and Dani waiting for Gav to pick up. Margarita is worried about what Gavi might be thinking of her for giving away her secret. Vide and Dani talk about how they got Margarita in trouble and how Gavi is upset that she never got her liquidation check. They conclude that Aron separated them with lies. Dani is determined to fix this problem.

Montalvo corp: Aron and Onarte are talking about dirty work. Bruno interrupts, Onarte leaves. Bruno's basically upset about the divorce, because Minnie 'deserves respect'. Aron feels like he's treated like a little boy. Maybe he should stop acting like one?? Anyhoo... Aron would rather think about how Minnie will never give him a child and how Isa and Rod are expecting...[sniff sniff... I'm not gonna get my money dad!!! And I'm NOT being a baby!! sniff sniff...]

Meanwhile, Fedra the snake is feeding Minnie some hope. F: Aron needs time to reflect and is just bored of you for now Minnie. Minnie pouts.. Fedra tells her...no worries, this is normal dear! I had that too with Bruno...smiley smiley. Aron will come back. Maybe he'll change his mind later. Minnie: Really??? Do you think there's a chance??? F: No worries, there is another chance, that is, IF you love him...

We then see a shot of Dani and Videgaray, who are talking to Roman and looking for Rod. Vide wants to look for Gavi to clarify everything. Dani asks him to tell her that Rods love is strong and he'll see her in the evening to fix things up.

Back at Il Madrina hacienda, Granny is talking to Slimy Frankie about the De La Vega's fine last name. Frankie lies his way around to charm Pilar. As he finds himself increasingly uncomfortable with his nonsese, he wants to run away with the excuse of getting home before Sofie arrives. Pillie comments on how adorable he is. Ah, I love Pillie. She has such a fine, accurate eye for recognizing wonderful people. Hmm, this is the advantage that the years of experience provide us.

On the phone, Isa is talking to someone (Sofie?)...she's ready for Rod to beg her back!

Back at hacienda Montalvo: Dani comes home and talks to Pillie about THE SURPRISE. She tells Grannie "you''ll find out when my bro gets back". Just imagine Grannie's expression.

Frankie is driving Sofie and Rod back from the airport. Sofie: my lovey, did you miss me, or did you cheat on me?? (in spanish it rhymes, so it makes a cute teaser which is, of course, inappropriate to Fran). Fran charms his way around by saying how granny is so adorable. Fran comments on how granny wants to talk to them. Rod knows what its about... he's not looking forward to it.

Meanwhile, with creepy background music, Videgaray is at Gavi's building. He asks for her room. He finds out Gavi left this afternoon...hmmm...our seagull can fly pretty fast! Meanwhile, we see Gavi and mom unpacking boxes in their new apartment. Clarita: at least here its cheaper for us to live. Gavi cries; clarita tells her not to worry, but Gavi feels like all their efforts were worthless. Gavi: mom, I have such a sad feeling in my womb! And this is how the producers convince us that something bad is about to happen.

At Isa's place, Rodrigo walks in to talk to her. She...has her hair up...?? Ladies, you know when you were little and gave your barbie a bad haircut, and once you noticed it won't grow again, you decided to wrap it up so no one could notice? Now picture Isa. But even so, wow, thats refereshing for once. AND she's not wearing taupe... but she IS wearing an animal print dress. I guess we couldn't expect too much of a change at once. As Rod walks in, they zoom in the camera all at once on Rod's face like only Televisa can, and I marvel, they kind of do a lot of zooming in this telenovela, no? Anyhoo, this is also to warn us that something big is about to happen. Something worthy of a large popcorn with extra butter, and a soda. Hmmm...we know this is REALLY worthed when we see a commertial break. Ok maybe I'll get a pint of Ice Cream too.

Back at their appartment, Isa pretends to not want to talk. Isa: i'm the one intruding. Rod: I know you hate me. Isa: No...why hate you?? Because you didnt care for me all this time?? Or because you ilusioned me for no reason?? Sniff sniff... or because I was an idiot?? Noooo, I ADMIRE YOU... I never met someone with such cold blood to play such a dirty game. Rod: You are talking too much, let me say something. Isa: yeah yeah, I know you'll say you never lied to me, that I knew the rules of "no Hammana Hammana"...!! But you forgot ONE thing, that you married a woman with HOPE!!!! I thought you'd someday love me. And I fought for your love, way more than Gavi. WHYYYY porque PORQUEEE didnt you tell me about Gavi. Poor me poor me poor me...cry cry cry!!! She hits him, and screams hysterically... porque porqueeeee.... then realizes she shouldn't act too hysterically cuz she does need $$, I mean, Rod, more that anything else, so she composes herself. Rod with squinted guilty face: anything you do is little compared to what I have done. This love is costing me a lot!!

Meanwhile, at Il Padrina headquarters, Dani is impactada at how Gavi is gone, while Sofie and Slimy Frankie break the news that Rod is with Isa. Frankie says he has to go for some "business meeting". Dani is mad at how they're siding with Isa. She accuses them of crime, because they support Aron. Granny is, well, of course, impactada :)

Rod tells Isa how all he has left is sadness, resentment, and guilt. Isa plays victim, while rod yaps and yaps about how she's always been loyal (drama music playing). He tells her he has Gavi in his blood. That she's an obsession, and that's why he wanted her to come back with him and she rejected him because of his marriage. Isa: you cynic; you played a dirty game with me. Rod talks about how difficult it was for him to leave Isa with her patience and ehm, ehm, honesty. Ok, I'm getting mad... I cant see Isa playing the victim anymore... blah blah blah. Rod feels bad, Isa is mad. Rod wants to resolve everything and leave the bad stuff behind. He wants to retry their marriage for the baby's sake. Isa thinking: yeah Rod, thanks to my baby you came back to meeee....MUAHAHAHAAAA....

Back at Montalvena, Dani, Pillie and Sofie are STILL arguing about Rod and Gavi. Dani roots for the love between them and says she's ashamed to be part of this family. Sofie does the pout and says she's not an accomplice because theyre just accepting Aron's truth. Dani accuses them of inducing Aron to lie. She talks about the falsified signature, no liquidation money, no car. Why is it so hard for these people to believe Aron but not Dani? They must have the "Miranda Syndrome" from Heridas. But seems like after all Dani kind of convinces them a bit, cuz Granny says: if I knew this, I woulnd't have rooted for Aron.... I feel guilty... !

At the apartment, Isa says to Rod: my pregnancy was an accident....I I I didn't mean to.... Rod: no worries, I know. Rod wants to face the problem. Isa: what do you suggest? Rod: look at your pregnancy like a good thing!! Your dream will come true! The spanish guitar in the background actually makes me feel sad for both of them. But then, Isa: too BAD you didnt want him. Whats gonna happen when the baby is born?? I mean, the baby, you, us, [the $$]!! Rod wants to come visit. Isa wants more more MORE!! Isa conveniently suggest Rod forget about the baby and just send him money and pay his school if he doesnt want to come see him. Rod is upset. Isa tells him he's selfish...hihihi!!! She wants a stable home. Isa: You dont know how I felt about you coming here. I cannot take this anymore I ..I ...I...love you... I love you...!! Oh, just forget about us!! (dude, what is wrong with this woman). She kisses Rod, and runs away...to vomit?? I was shaking my head at the dreadful sight of the uttermost dry kiss between them, so I missed this part.

Meanwhile, at "Il Madrina" headquarters, Granny madrina breaks the news about Isa being pregnant. Dani, shocked, suggests Isa did it on purpose. Granny says nooo, Isa is IN-CA-PAZ (Incapable) of getting pregnant on purpose. Dani dishes Isa, Sofie defends her. Dani predicts what we already know: Rod will walk out of that apartment with a "soga atada al cuello" (= rope tied up to his neck).

Gavi and Clarita are setting up their house. Gavi fears that Aron will find her at the hotel colonial where he always goes with his...ehm, friends. Clarita suggests that Gavi go take a walk to calm down. Of course, we know this is an indication that something is about to happen.

Slimy Fran is in his car spying on someone. It's ...his mom dona Jose going: Panchito!! Panchita: Maaa! You're going to ruin my shirt darn it!! Dona JOse: Panchito you just havent written me!! Pancho: ma, I need money I just got back from Monaco and have none. Dona Jose gives him the money she has, happy just with the fact that she saw her beloved son, he takes it and leaves.

Meanwhile, at the apartment, Isa walks out of the restroom where she pretended to vomit, saying she wants Rod to forget about the baby. She ONLY wants him if Rod lives with them like husband and wife. Rod wants to try this again if she forgives him. Rod: I promise with your help and love I will forget about her...give me another chance. Isa: swear to me I can trust you again!! Rod swears, and they hug. Behind his back, Isa does the evil grin......

Slimy Frankie is driving his car and looks...sad?? He stops at the cantina and asks for a guy to fix his car while he goes in the cantina for a drink. He asks for Champagne.... the bartender says they dont serve champagne there and gives him tequila while Slimy cathes a view of his next victim in the cantina: Gavi...

At a restaurant, Aron and Fedra are talking about Minnie's hopes for their marriage. Aron whines and says he's "Harto!! Harto!!". He cant understand how he could've been with Minnie for so long. Pamela on the other hand is sweet and doesnt whine. She calms all the pains he's had with Minnie. Fedra: watch out what you're doing. I see you obsessed with having a child. Aron doubts that Isa's child is Rod's. Fedra is impactada.

Stay tuned!! This wednesday:

• Acacia desperately asks James to kill Meliton-
• Dani faces Aron
• Frankie charms Gavi as he sings reggeaton.
• Isa and Rod announce their baby at the montalvo ranch. Hilario is painfully shocked.

~~~~ Have a wonderful day! 8-) ~~~~

Labels: Destilando

DonLoco startles Coral at the boutique. He demands that she tell him where Soledad is. She begs him to let her go but he ties her up instead. DonLoco doesn't like to be told what to do.

At La Rinconada Thelma accuses Orlando of looking for Gaspar instead of working on the highway. She's wearing what looks like a pair of charro pants in keeping with her role of head cowgirl of the manor. She tells Orlando she's not returning to Puebla until she sees him leave WITHOUT Gaspar. Orlando pours himself a drink.

Luba and Gaspar play with their handheld radios. Standing right next to each other they take turns..."Gaspar, Gaspar." "Mama, mama." "Gaspar, Gaspar, it's mama Luba." "Mama, mama, it's Gaspar here."

Orlando taunts Thelma, wouldn't it be amusing if Gaspar showed up in Puebla and told Emilio about his cachorrito? Thelma retorts that since the cops are after them they are probably hidden far away. Orlando taunts her some more, lies about why he is still there, tells her to be tranquil, chugs his drink, and splits. "I would be tranquil if Luba and Gaspar were dead," she mutters.

Claudia lays on her bed and thinks of Angel. Rosendo enters, smothers her face with chloroform, throws her unconscious body on the bed, and vows he will "make her his."

**Commercial reminder - there will be no Duelo tomorrow due to the Mexico vs. Argentina futbol match.

Rosendo lies on Claudia and kisses her face. This reminds me of when Orlando was trying to make Alina "his." Remember what a flop he was? Oops, did I say flop? Heh heh. Oh right, we're with Rosendo now. Rosendo is interrupted by a knock at the door. He closes the bedroom curtains.

Angel is at the door relentlessly knocking. Rosendo finally answers and claims Claudia isn't at home. Angel weakly tries to force his way in but Rosendo easily blocks him and shuts the door in his face. Angel yells for Claudia at her window but cannot see in because the curtains are closed.

Emilio, accompanied by his own singing, lamely tells Alina that she will get better. Their love is stronger than all obstacles and if they are together then nobody and nothing will separate them. This is news to us of course and apparently it's news to Alina too, she dreams that her casket is being lowered into the ground. Soledad, Adela, Angel and Coral sob at the grave. Alina wakes up in the casket and hears the sobs. "They think I'm dead. Let me out," she screams over and over! Nobody hears her and the casket is covered with dirt. Suddenly a light shines on her. It's DonLoco, "you're not dead? You will be!"

Soledad tells Elias she's having a bad premonition about DonLoco and Alina. She's going to call Coral at the boutique and find out if Alina called her.

Feverish, delirious Alina tells Emilio she's worried about her mother. She must get well for her mother.

Coral tells DonLoco that she doesn't know where Soledad and Elias are. He tells her that patience isn't one of his virtues. He threatens her until she gets on her knees and begs for her life. Coral, have a little pride! He points his gun at her and this seems to piss her off. She tells DonLoco that Soledad will never be happy by his side. Coral, have a little sense! Suddenly someone enters the boutique and yells for Coral. DonLoco points his gun at her head and says he'd like a reason to send her to the other world.

DonLoco peeks around the door. It's Dra. Loca! What's she doing there? He unties Coral and tells her to get rid of the doctora.

Head nurse Valentina is in the middle of complimenting her charges and giving them instructions for administering the new and improved antibiotic when one of the nurses discovers that Alina's sheets are the same ones used by the rotovirus patients. Somebody must have put them there to deliberately infect Alina!

Coral tries to hint to Dra. Loca that DonLoco is in the vicinity. Unfortunately Dra. Estupida doesn't get the hints. She spouts off that one of her theories is that DonLoco might show up at the boutique to lie in wait for Soledad. Coral is making crazy eye movements and thinking "No duh, sombrera de culo, follow my eyes!" Meanwhile DonLoco thought bubbles that Dra. Loca has also betrayed him. Coral gives up trying to give clues to the clueless so she just tries to get the doctora to leave. Dra. Loca asks Coral why she's so nervous.

Emilio gives water to a grateful Alina. Personally I would be suspicious about drinking water if I lived in Escondidaville. So far water has killed one man and given the rotovirus to Alina. Rodrigo enters to update Emilio on the bridge project. Emilio says he's responsible for the project and should go back to it. Rodrigo tells him that as a military officer he also has a moral responsibility...he should remain at Alina's side. Blech.

Rodrigo (sans mask) sits next to Alina. As Margaret noted, these folks play fast and loose with the rotovirus. Some wear masks, some don't, I'm confused. Emilio assigns Rodrigo to be in charge of the bridge project in his place.

Head Nurse Valentina enters with odd news to report. It seems that somebody put contaminated sheets on Alina's bed. Emilio is impactado. Alina sits up, she's impactada too.

Emilio the astute says "are you trying to tell me that someone deliberately infected Alina?" "That's right dumbass," retorts nurse Valentina. Not really, but she should have. Emilio says he can only imagine who might have done the deed. He rushes out with a mystery expression on his face, anger probably.

Angel has managed to accost Claudia's mother. He tries to convince her that her husband is up to no good. If he weren't then why is he locked in the house with Claudia and with all the curtains closed?

Coral hems and haws, she's got a lot of work, but she still keeps flitting her eyes over to the area of DonLoco in the hopes that Dra. Estupida will get it. OMG, Dra. Estupida concludes her visit by stating "at least Alvaro Montellano will never suspect that Soledad and Elias are hidden in San Mateo." She suggests that Coral close her boutique for a while just in case. Then she leaves. Finally!!

Coral begs DonLoco not to look for Soledad. He slaps her unconscious. "Before I leave I have to decide what to do with you," he mutters ominously. Uh oh, things aren't looking good for Coral.

Rosendo caresses Claudia's lifeless body when suddenly his wife and Angel burst into the room. At last she sees him for the infeliz maldito that he is. He's disgusting, revolting, she says. She chases him out of the house.

Emilio shows the infected sheets to Karla and asks who put them on Alina's bed. He should wrap her head in them but he doesn't.

In San Mateo Elias and Soledad return to their hotel and get their keys from the desk clerk. A man in black leans against the wall. He turns around. It's Don Loco! How did he get there so fast? What did he do with Coral? He strolls over to the clerk and asks for a room.

Thelma pays a visit to Ingeniero Nunez of the highway project. She's on a fact-finding mission to see if Orlando has told her the truth. Surprise! His work for the highway finished days ago. Thelma thought bubbles that she was right, Orlando is there to find Gaspar, he must know Gaspar's location.

It's night and a big moon hangs over the land. Soledad calls Coral's house but Adela reports that she hasn't seen a sign of Coral all day nor has Alina called.

Karla asks Emilio why does he think SHE is the one who infected Alina with rotovirus? Emilio asks, "how did you know they were infected? I only asked who put them on Alina's bed." Busted! She tries to weasel her way out but Emilio continues to accuse her. In fact he's going to write her up and report her.

In the kitchen of La Rinconada Vera the bloodthirsty tries to convince Orlando that Luba and Gaspar's fate should be left to the village idiots. Orlando points out to her that her way could make them murderers. Does she want to be a criminal? This query seems to confuse her, but I doubt it will dissuade her.

DonLoco, standing outside the hotel, calls the local police. He's posing as a police officer from Puebla. He asks the local sheriff to form a perimeter around the hotel. He is after a dangerous fugitive. After he hangs up he vows, "I'm going to make a visit to my woman." Wow, who knew it was that easy to get cops to do stuff?

Karla begs Emilio not to report her, she needs the job. Job? Her job of sneaking into men's tents? Or maybe her job of walking around camp wearing only a towel? Or perhaps her job of tormenting the young nurses who have arrived to save lives? Or her job as Typhoid Karla, out to infect the world with rotovirus? Emilio finally consents to not reporting her as long as she takes on Alina's nursing reponsibilities. (!?!) Karla whines that she doesn't want to, it's too dangerous. Que? She was waltzing around the infirmary without a mask and handling infected sheets. Now she worries?

Vera and Orlando get into it about who gets to do what to Luba and Gaspar. She says the village idiots are pretty angry at them, he responds that she will be held responsible if something bad happens. Thelma enters to bust up the fun. She wants to know why Orlando didn't leave days ago when he finished his job.

Alina dreams of her night of love with Emilio. His singing accompanies her dreams of his slobbery kisses. "Emilio I love you so much," she sighs. Good God, does she never tire of this crap?

Orlando tells Thelma he stayed around in case he had to protect Luba and Gaspar from the madding crowd. Thelma doesn't buy it, he's there because he wants to confront Emilio with them. He says he's going to give them a couple of days more to return to Escondidaville, then he will give up. Thelma doesn't believe he's capable of giving up his plans of vengeance, she knows him too well and he hates Emilio too much. She walks out and mutters that she'd be happy if Orlando changed, but she suspects sooner or later Luba and Gaspar will show up. Alone in the kitchen Orlando stuffs food into a bag.

Adela calls around for Coral. How odd, where could she be? Cut to Coral, alive (hoorah!!) but tied up in her boutique. Back to Adela, "Oh right, she's probably visiting her pals at the Cave, maybe I'll go look for here there." I think Adela's just using her boss's absence as an excuse to go out and whoop it up at the Devil's Cave.

Gaspar drives Luba crazy by running from radio to radio and talking to himself. Suddenly the door opens...who is it? Anticlimax, it's Orlando of course. Luba tells him she's tired of hanging around. When is he going to get them out of there?

Soledad frets to Elias that she hasn't heard from Alina. There is a knock at the door. It's their guard; he informs them that there will be a routine inspection of the hotel. Soledad immediately suspects DonLoco, but Elias says Vargas would have sent reinforcements if that were the case. For some reason he leaves Soledad in the room and accompanies the guard. He tells her to lock the door well. Don Loco lurks outside her room. She locks the door, deadbolt and chain.

DonLoco approaches the door. He's about to knock when someone calls his name. It's Soledad. How did she get outside the room? Is it another one of his hallucinations? She says she knew he'd find her. He reaches out but she pulls back. She says it's not necessary to use force. She's inclined to do what he says but he must forget his thoughts of vengeance. They need to talk somewhere where nobody can find them. They leave together. Hmmm...maybe she's not a hallucination.

Head nurse Valentina and Emilio bring Karla to apologize to Alina. They tell Alina that Karla will be doing her work while she recovers. Apparently Typhoid Karla isn't actually qualified to do Alina's work so Valentina will have to tutor her. Karla makes a cat butt face.

Soledad tells DonLoco that she never betrayed him with Elias. She never stopped loving him. They embrace. He says he knew she would forgive him. He wants to take her far away to a new start in a new country. She doesn't know if she wants to live her life in hiding.

DonLoco asks her will she forgive him? If they are together he'll never again give her cause to distrust him. "Yes Alvaro, I'll forgive you," she responds, "and I'll go with you wherever you want." They kiss. Hell, this has got to be a hallucination! Even stupid Soledad couldn't be this idiotic.

DonLoco says the worst thing he did was cause the death of their daughter, their Alina, fruit of their love. He flashes back to a time when he denied to Alina that she was his daughter. Alina begs him and tells him that her mother never betrayed him. "Ma loves you and I love you too, papito. You're my example, the person in whom I placed all my trust." Back to reality and DonLoco is super slo-mo impactado.

Advance - Some guy (Rodrigo?) goes flying down a zip line, wheeeee! But oops, he falls into the raging river.


darse por vencido = to give up
estar al acecho de - to lie in wait for
profugo/a = fugitive

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