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This novela bolted out of the starting gate but it stalled tonight while Alejandro was mulling incessantly over this strange situation: he now remembers almost everything, EXCEPT his sister-in-law Paula and his wife MJ whom he's supposedly known for months. And why did he hide his supposed marriage from everybody, even his best friend Fernando? And why did he tell MJ so many lies?

I am not, readers, going to repeat this conversation, but he did, many times.

Paula tells MJ again and again: (1) he's very pretty; (2) we'll go to jail if you don't string him along; (3) it's not fair I should suffer for the mess you've gotten us into; (4) life here is a dream and (5) he's very pretty. MJ points out that Alejandro is no idiot and she fears he has figured out that something's rotten in the state of Denmark.

Ezekiel the servant keeps seeing Bruno and MJ together.

Bruno confirms the marriage is legit: he met the witnesses and MJ's father, the signature on the marriage certificat is indeed Alejandro's, there is a picture of the loving couple at the girls' hovel.

Bruno yells at his henchman because Alejandro is so alive instead of being dead at the bottom of a ravine. The henchman thoughtbubbles: if it weren't for the good pay I'd be out of here, I'm tired of this guy.

Bruno's sis Raquel rehashes to Maura (Alejandro's erstwhile girlfriend), who is chagrined to hear Alejandro has not been asking for her. "Give up on him," counsels Raquel, "find another one, and find me one too."

Bruno tells Alejandro he should divorce MJ. "But I'm not inclined to give her half my inheritance. And anyway, I'm not going to divorce her until I remember what happened. If she didn't know I was wealthy, then she didn't marry me for money - she must have loved me. What's bothering you, anyway?"

Mother Victoria is puzzled that MJ has shown her supposed husband so little affection and shown so little joy.

Paula scolds MJ for making the bed - what will the servant think? Paula goes down to breakfast while MJ hides in their bedroom.

Meanwhile, over bagels Raquel has been insulting the country girls to mom. "That sister is an idiot, everybody will ridicule her." "If Alejandro married MJ, she must have good qualities." "Well, I don't see them." "Shut up. MJ is your brother's wife and you must treat her as such."

Paula comes in. "Where's your sister?" "She's not coming." "Maybe she'd be more comfortable eating in the kitchen with the servants" snipes Raquel.

MJ should have gone down with sis, because now Bruno comes in and bullies her some more in her bedroom. He tells her to trust him and gives her creepy caresses. She is having none. She says she's only putting up with this for the sake of her sister and her father, and that Bruno must promise to get her out of this, get her far away, or she's squealing. He promises, but that promise is worth the paper it's written on I'd say...

His shirt is unbuttoned like Damian's, it's a characteristic of villains I guess. They both leave the room. Ezekiel is watching.

Alejandro tries to draw her out. He says she's treating him like a stranger, and while he may have lost her memory, surely she hasn't, so nu?

She doesn't know how he takes his coffee.

She again says she's mortified because he lied to her about having money. He interrogates her about the wedding, why were there no friends there? "You didn't want them, you said we'd have a party after the church wedding." "Were you pressured into it? Are you pregnant?" "No, I told you there's been no congress between us."

Again she says she wants a divorce, she runs away and cries.

Raquel's hubby takes Paula for a spin through the city, and to an expensive restaurant for lunch, she likes that. The doctor comes and gives Alejandro a clean bill of health, but Alejandro says he wants to go to the hospital next day and get some studies anyway because of not remembering his wife.

MJ is outside and Bruno sneaks up behind her again. They watch Maura arrive and Bruno says she's one of Alejandro's many lovers, and that the flow of amantes won't slow down now merely because of the marriage. Ezekiel is watching.

Maura, dressed to kill, flirts with Alejandro and asks about the marriage. "I thought WE ..." "Our relationship was agreeable but we never talked about marriage." "I thought it was obvious, I thought our intimacy implied..." "If 'intimacy' always led to marriage you'd have been married long ago." She is huffy.

MJ comes in, doesn't need to be introduced to Maura, is also huffy. There'll be a party to celebrate the marriage. Alex accompanies Maura to her car. She says, "You better buy your wife some clothes if you want our social world to treat her well."

Ezekiel tells Alex he saw Bruno and MJ together in the garden.

Alejandro comes into MJ's room, tells her she's very odd. He moves in for a kiss, she evades it, he gets real close and keeps asking what's going on, he kisses her shoulder, he tells her she's pretty and has a sweet face, she gets up, he says he can see her soul in her eyes, KISS! It's hot! She pulls away, he is very convincing, KISS AGAIN! They're down on the bed! Mmmm, but then -

Bruno busts in! He didn't knock! On the bed, MJ is fearful and mortified. Alex is very annoyed. Bruno says, Fernando's downstairs to see you. Alex says, you could have sent a servant, and never come in here without knocking - and I forbid you to enter my wife's room!

Alex goes downstairs saying "we'll talk later." MJ cries.

Bruno lurks, then goes in and yells at her. "What were you doing in the bed with him?" "Mind your own beeswax." He shakes her and shouts, "You liked it, you whore!"

Talking the situation through with Fernando, Alex remembers the tractor trailer coming right at him, trying to kill him, and reasons that somebody wants him dead, and now he's sure he never married MJ, the marriage scam is connected to the attempted murder. Somebody wanted the widow to inherit. "There must have been an accomplice who knows my movements very well!"

Fernando tells Victoria about his conversation with Alejandro and asks her not to tell that he told her! They have a sweetie-pie moment.

MJ's dad's sleazy friend fishes keys out of the grass and goes into the hovel where the contraband goods are kept. There's MJ's dad, he's been waiting for his sleazy friend for two days. "Are you really smuggling drugs and weapons?" "Jeez no, what are you thinking, well, did you find any?" "Well, no."

Alejandro meets MJ and Paula downstairs. MJ was about to call her dad and catch him up on things, but she asks Paula to do it instead. "Why didn't you want to talk to your father in front of me?" "Paula can do it just as well."

MJ is hesitant to enter Alejandro's room with him. "I'm not in the habit of violating women, don't worry." "You wouldn't have to, they put themselves on the rug for you, especially Maura."

He grins and sends for breakfast for the two of them. He asks if she's a virgin, well yes she is.

"Why do you want a divorce?" "Because you lied and you live in this big house." "Hah, that's the first time I've heard of a woman wanting a divorce because her husband is rich." "I don't love you." "Well, that's not very flattering (halagador). But you did before. Was I bad to you?" "Yes, that's it." "Well, I offer a thousand apologies, because I'm not usually like that. You intrigue me."

"Well, we were in love, but now we're not!" "Don't speak for me! I want to get to the bottom of this. And what about Bruno, how did he convince you to come back for my burial?" He's closing in on the truth, loud and angry and in her face, when, Bruno busts in again!

Tomorrow: MJ tells Bruno it would serve him right if she and Alejandro come to know each other carnally.

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Hello friends,

Cathy, who currently covers En Nombre de Amor on Fridays, is going to have to quit. Would anybody like to take a shot at it?

Email me (caray@mappamundi.com) if you want to give it a whirl.

Thanks,

Melinama (aka Chapel Hill Fiddler)

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Padre Juan Cristobal visits the hospital and questions a sleeping Macarena, “what happened?” He tells her that he has dreams that they’ll be together and he doesn’t want destiny to separate them. He tells her she has to live, he needs her, he needs their love. He kisses her and whispers that she needs to be strong. Just then an alarm goes off and Mac’s vitals go haywire. The Doctor comes in and starts ordering Epi and charges up the paddles. He asks PJC to leave the room as they administer to Mac.

Out in the waiting room, Rufi, Paloma and Emiliano are all waiting. Liliana comes in and tells Pal that they’ve been worried at school. She asks how Mac is doing and Pal tells her things are pretty grave. Lili says that the nuns and all the students are praying for her to recover. PJC joins their group and tells them that things have taken a bad turn with Mac.

In the chapel, Ines, Cruelota and other women are praying for Mac. Ines questions Cruelota on what happened with Mac, how could she fall? The women comment on how good of a person Mac is and how this is all pretty unbelievable. Cruelota doesn’t like hearing nice things about her sister. She tells them that death is for the good and the bad. She starts to “sob” about her sister, eliciting sympathy from the other women. The camera pans a close up to her and we can see what we’ve already known, there are no tears in her eyes.

Rufi and PJC discuss what could have happened to Mac, why she fell. Rufi starts humming a song and PJC can hear the tune being pulled from a memory. He tells Rufi that was their song. Rufi comments on how Pal and she both know it. Rufi almost lets is slip that Mac is Pal’s mom, but covers at the last moment. The two discuss how Mac kept her secret from Pal.

Germán runs into Lili outside the hospital. He tries to talk to her, but she wants to blow him off. He asks that she be patient with him. He tells her that he’s had a rough family life---his step-mother is his aunt, his mother’s sister. Things are not peachy keen at home. He tells Lili that there is nothing he wouldn’t give to have a family life like hers. Lili is pulled in by his words…..I find it kind of creepy because my mom used to read the “murderer of the month” club books (that’s what we called them) so I know that Ted Bundy used sympathy to lure in his victims. Be careful Lili.

The Doctor comes out to tell the crowd in the waiting room that Mac has gone into a coma. Cruelota has just arrived at the hospital, so she hears this news. She’s the only one happy to hear it. Pal breaks down and Cruelota comforts her. It is hard to stomach.

Romina goes to Emiliano’s office. Angelica tells her he’s not there, he’s at the hospital. Angie lets Ro know that the Mother Superior asked her to come back to her old job. She gives some psycho-babble speech to Ro about things not always going the way she manipulates them (or something similar to that).

We return to the waiting room. Everyone is distraught. Creepy music starts to play and the camera again pans into Cruelota.

Rafael goes to see Camila at her shop. He finds out she’s not there, but at the hospital. He leaves a message that he’s got something important to discuss with her, but he’s leaving town for a few days. He asks the woman to whom he is speaking to make sure she lets Cami know.

Mac’s eyes open and the nurse in the room goes running out to find the Doctor. He comes in and tries to talk to her. She can’t talk, so he tells her to blink once for yes and twice for no. He starts to ask a series of questions and is able to determine that she wants to see Pal and PJC, at the same time. The Doctor professes his love to Mac and then goes to get Pal and PJC.

Cami and Lando suggest that a breath of fresh air might be what they need. Pal and Rufi both tell them they want to stay around for any news. Cami and Lando head outside.

The Doctor comes across Pal and tells her that she’s been requested by Mac. Pal is happy, says it’s a miracle and she rushes off to see her aunt/mother. Cruelota questions what’s going on with Mac. The Doctor tells her that Mac can’t speak. Then he tells her that Mac wants to see the priest. Cruelota doesn’t like the sound of this. She says how can she communicate what she wants if she can’t speak. The Doctor tells her of his nifty little system. Cruelota speculates what would happen if Mac can never speak. She likes the thought of this. Cruelota tries to tell the Doctor she’s Mac’s sister and should be able to go see her. The Doctor tells her that was not Mac’s wishes and what matters now is what Mac wants, not what Cruelota wants.

The Doctor finds PJC and tells him that Mac’s requested him. Oh, by the way, Doctor adds, if she’s willing to marry me when she comes out of this, it would sure be great if you would preside over the ceremony. PJC is disturbed by these words, but doesn’t say anything to the Doctor.

Pal gushes over Mac. They hug. Behind Pal’s back Cruelota holds up an engagement ring. Mac starts to go in distress and Pal runs out to get some help. Cruelota comes in to taunt her sister. She shows her the ring and tells her that she will end up marring PJC, Mac will see. Cruelota undoes Mac’s oxygen and tells her it is best if she remains unable to speak.

Cami and Lando discuss Romina and her feelings for E. Cami says it looks like Pal and E are pretty close and she wishes it weren’t so, since Pal and Ro are friends. Cami does say in a town this small, things like that are bound to happen.

PJC comes in to sleeping Mac. He tells her he loves her and has never loved anyone the way he loves her. He begs her to get well, so he can complete his promises of making her happy. He urges her to be strong and kisses her again.

Germie runs into Ro. He’s still hot for her, but she blows him off. He questions if her plan of staying at Diana’s is working. Ro blows him off some more. He tells her she is difficult to please. Rather than being offended, Ro agrees and walks away.

Mac is awake again, but now she’s speaking. She tells the Doctor that she wants to see Pal and PJC together. The Doctor doesn’t question this, doesn’t even roll his eyes and say “here we go again.” He just tells Mac that he loves her and sends another doctor to go get Pal and PJC.

Pal comes in first. Mac tells her to forgive her. Pal says no need for forgiveness on her part, but that Mac should forgive her because she was an awful brat when she learned the truth about Mac being her momma. Mac warns Pal that it would be best if she continued to guard her secret. Pal seems a little confused by this, but she agrees. Mac urges Pal to fight for her own happiness. PJC comes in and Mac begs him to look after Pal, to care for her always. The three hold hands. Mac closes her eyes and the camera soars over the clouds. Music is playing and people are happy. It looks like a wedding….Mac’s and PJC’s. Mac looks lovely in her white suit. PJC looks handsome in his, too. Javier and Sagario are there, as are many other people from town. Noticeably missing is Cruelota. Even Padre Mateo is there, he’s officiating the ceremony. We are taken up to the balcony of the church. Cruelota is there and she looks ticked. The ceremony continues, everyone but Cruelota looks overjoyed. There is much celebrating and Pal hugs her parents. We fly over the clouds again and are back in the hospital room. Macarena gasps her last breath and flat lines. Paloma screams, “No!” and begs her not to die. PJC tries to comfort her as he tries to grasp the reality that the love of his life is gone. END OF EPISODE

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Okay, so Beto and Connie won the family day competition (with a little help from Connie’s well-placed toe, tripping M&M). Moni’s about to let her fists do the talking, but stops herself, knowing a scandal is just what Connie wants. Connie insults Moni, at which point Katia pipes in with what about you? You brought your lover to my school! No way, answers Connie. See this guy? This stinky piece of trash? He smells like manure (estiércol). No one would go with him! Beto has his usual goofy smile, mildly protests that his smell is just maleness. Mau informs Connie that she can go with whomever she wants, he doesn’t care. But Moni DOES. Ahah, you’re JEALOUS, shoots back Connie. Claro que no, it’s just that don’t you think it’s strange that Connie hired Beto? asks Moni. As Connie makes a dismissive gesture of her hand talking away, Moni asserts that she’s taking advantage of poor people, and money doesn’t make one worthy, feelings do, and Connie’s a little short of them, she’s a witch with no heart. SUPER jealous (celosísima), retorts Con. Mau wants to clear this up. He asks Katia directly. What makes you say Connie and Beto are lovers? Turns out she really has no proof, she’s embarrassed to admit. Mau calls it pure speculation (especulaciónes).

Connie coolly explains the “real” reason she hired Beto. Mau fired him, and since she always likes to help the poor, what else could she do but give him a chance? So don’t say that I have no feelings! Nanny nanny boo boo! Moni tells Beto they’ll talk later. He protests it was pure “escupitaciónes”, not quite getting the big word right – what he said means “spitting”!

Back at Mau’s place, it’s quite a bit colder, as everyone’s wearing coats (Moni has a nice purple, belted jacket). And the weather’s not the only thing that’s cold. Mau is peeved that Moni seems to care so much about Beto and Connie, does Moni still have feelings for Beto? She does, but only as a brother. I’m in love with you, I’m your girlfriend, she says (Yo soy enamorada de usted. Soy su novia – notice this is the formal “you”). Mau notices, too, saying you’re my novia, but you can’t even tutear me.

Teresa enters, makes the mistake of apologizing for calling Moni to take papers to Mau at the school, which causes Moni to realize that Mau didn’t invite her to family day. Mau defends his decision, first saying he was concerned that Moni was upset about her mother, and wouldn’t want to be around families, then adding that he didn’t want Moni to cause problems at the school, which enrages Moni. Why would he assume she’s wild, she may be ignorant (bruta), but she can learn from her mistakes. She accuses Mau (again) of preferring the porcelain faced Connie, who’s from high society. Mau laments, why do they always end up fighting? Moni doesn’t know, but if they keep this up, they’ll end up hating each other. She stalks out. Yes, it’s gotten a little frosty.

Connie reams out Katia for accusing her of being Beto’s lover. Katia doesn’t really back down, when Connie’s phone rings. It’s Ximena, from the hospital. Connie’s on her way.

Nieves has the table all set for baby boy Beto, and when he enters wearing his chauffeur outfit, she’s entranced. But then he says “Good evening, NEIGHBOR”, and her face falls. He informs her he’s rented an apartment on the other side of Paula’s, and has paid 3 months in advance, from his new salary. He grabs his duffel bag, as she begs him to stay, she needs him. Only like a dog nipping at your skirt, wagging its tail, he answers. But he’s independent now, NEIGHBOR. He gives her his keys, then dumps his dirty laundry, letting Mommy know that he expects it washed by tomorrow. But since he’s independent now, he himself will take it off the clothesline. The door slams, and it’s Nieves’ turn to say “me dañas, me dañas (you hurt me), sniffing his shorts, tears in her eyes.

Aldo comes to visit Katia. She guesses he definitely think she’s crazy now, after her unfounded accusations about Connie. But he’s warm and supportive, and promises to check things out to see if he can get some proof.

In the vecindad, Moni sees Nieves crying. Nieves is sad that Beto left, but when it turns out he’s just moving a few apartments away, Moni thinks Nieves is making a mountain out of a molehill. Nieves laments that the family she had with Beto and Moni is broken. Beto enters, still with his attitude, and Nieves says he’ll be crying tears of blood when she’s dead (she’s got that martyr thing down pat). After she leaves, Beto brags to Moni that if she doesn’t want him, he’s got a whole line of chicks waiting in the wings. After warning him about Connie, Moni tells Beto to go get all those in that line he’s got waiting. He thinks to himself, good idea.

At the hospital, we find that Rolu’s in a full body cast, and Ximena’s going to wait on him hand and foot (okay, he fell 25 feet onto solid concrete, but we knew Rolu would make it, he and Ximmy are too funny to let go). Even his nose and mouth are covered (with little holes for breathing). Ximmy tells Connie her version of Rolu’s fall – he was saving her from falling. What a guy. Mao Tse Tung arrives, is Ximmy okay? She’s better, now that a nice nurse gave her a delicious little pill. Mau observes that Rolu must have broken every bone in his body, but Ximmy’s happy that he didn’t lose a single tooth! Connie wants to talk with Mau, so they take it outside (Ximmy doesn’t want any negative energy). Xime feels inspired, takes out some magic markers, and it’s cast decorating time!

In the hall, Connie wants to assure Mau she has nothing to do with Beto, but he doesn’t care one way or the other. They’ve broken up, and she can do whatever she wants. He leaves. Ximmy comes out, teases Connie about El Fantasma Vengador, and although Connie denies that they did anything, Ximmy knows they’ve come close, they’re like a time bomb, ready to explode. She threatens to tell Mau, but Connie says she better not, adding she’ll kill both Mau and Moni if she loses Mau. So Ximmy, your cousin’s life is in your hands. She leaves, and Ximmy wants another little pill.

Moni’s in her pink robe, thinking. Beto lets himself in, tells her he was kidding about that line of chicks. But Moni says she WANTS him to find another girl, really. He can’t, he loves only Moni. She repeats she loves him, but just as a brother, a friend. He finally says you win. Just friends. But he’ll always be there for her. And she for him. He blesses her and says goodnight. After he leaves, her phone rings. It’s Mauricio. (Can I just say the Nextel beeping was really intrusive in this conversation? Yes, we get it – they have these two way walkie talkies that beep. But these look like ordinary cellphones, and no one’s pushing any talk buttons. Oh well, product placement it is). Mau calls to apologize. Moni does, too, and they both say te amo. Mau’s smile widens as he realizes she used “tú”. She can’t meet him at the office, has to train, but he can meet her at the gym. She says goodnight, boyfriend. He says goodnight, girlfriend, and he thanks her for beginning to tutear. Ahhhh, love is back.

We see the moon, we see the clouds, and we see Moni in the morning, jumping rope at the gym, wearing black boxing boots, low slung workout pants which go to just above the knee, tape on her hands, and a cute short-sleeved workout top which still leaves her midriff bare. Next she’s got on the pink boxing gloves, is hitting the free standing punching bag with gusto, giving us guys some eye candy with her athleticism. The speed bag completes the workout, and Don Cesar thinks she’s doing great. And he’s got great news. He got her a fight for the national title against Mariana “La Barbie” Juarez. , who really is the flyweight (110 pounds) champion of women’s boxing. The fight’s in two weeks, so Moni’s going to have to take some time off from work, and train hard. She gives Don Cesar a hug, and dashes off joyfully to make the arrangements.

Aldo has promised to try to get info to help Katia find out if Beto and Connie are an item. First stop – Estrella’s house. She comes out in her kimono. He asks about Beto. Estrella knows Beto has the hots for a lot of girls in the neighborhood, but she never saw him with Connie. She will, however, keep her eyes open. That done, Aldo shows a little jealousness about Tano (who’s inside). He still has feelings for Estre. Estre tells him to forget it, he’s got a novia now, she has a novio, and falling in love with him was a mistake, thank goodness they only had a few kisses, and didn’t make a bigger mistake. She tells him goodbye, goes back inside, where Tano is sitting, having heard everything. He could understand how Aldo could be dazzled (deslumbrado) with her, as a teenager he had crushes on his teachers, but how could she love HIM? Estrella assures him there was nothing more than a few kisses. She likes Aldo, sure, but Tano’s different. She likes being with him, he makes her feel happy, he respects her, and he doesn’t judge her the way so many do. She pleads with him not to leave her, she’s not a bad woman. The tears are streaming down her face as Tano, moved, hugs her tight, he’s not going anywhere.

Beto runs into Moni on her way home from the gym, she doesn’t want him following her everywhere, he jokes that they’re buddies now (carnales), so they can stick together. They turn around, and someone’s lying on the ground. It’s Nieves, who’s fainted!

At Semeño Group, Paula’s wearing her recepcionista outfit (turns out the cleaning crew has matching outfits, and so do the receptionists. I thought it was some running joke with two ladies always dressing alike, but it’s actually a uniform). Paula brusquely informs some clients that Mauricio isn’t in, they can stay or leave, whatever they like, she doesn’t care, but don’t say anything more to her, because she’s really busy. (!!) As the clients sulk off, offended, Gabi tells Paula one has to greet the clients with a cheerful smile, treat them with respect. Well, says Paula, maybe that hypocrisy works for you, but not for me, I say what I feel, so deal with it.

Salvador tries to calm down stressed out Gabi. Gabi’s upset about Paula, but that’s nothing compared to how upset she is about Lorenza. Gabi’s being discredited (desprestigiando) by everyone, and the accountant lady (contadura) who brings her chocolates every Tuesday isn’t even talking to her anymore. Enter Lorenza, eating said chocolates. She offers one to Sal who declines. Gabi wants one, but Lorenza says no, maybe you should watch your diet, maybe that’s why you don’t have a husband. Crestfallen, Gabi walks away.

Mauricio arrives, his phone rings (and beeps), Moni tells him about Nieves, he’ll meet her at the hospital, and don’t worry about the medical bill, he’ll cover it.

In the hospital waiting room, Beto asks Moni with whom she was talking and she answers “with my novio” (good for her!). Beto thinks his Mom’s going to die, and if so, who’ll do his laundry? Well, YOU will. And you have to be strong, be a man about this. He asks if men can cry. Moni says of course they can, and Beto does, as she consoles him.

In Rolu’s room (same hospital, of course), a nice nurse is pleased to see Rolu’s awake. His cast is decorated with a red heart and the words “I love Xime”. The nurse tells him he broke his jaw (quijada), so he won’t be able to talk for a while. But isn’t it nice he has an angel girlfriend to take care of him? Enter said angel, again disproving the fashion no-no of horizontal stripes, as her red, white and black striped top fits her to a T. The nurse says the patient has nice eyes, and Xime agrees, ignoring the somewhat angry look behind those nice eyes.

The Delegation of Underachieving Mau Bashers (DUMB) has a short meeting to discuss strategy. As Connie absentmindedly fondles an accordion-like pile of post-it notes, Oscar relates that since the idea of Mau having to marry ASAP won’t work anymore (because he’d marry the “wrong” woman), they’ve come up with a new idea. Jerry lays it out - Connie should tell the judge SHE wants to adopt the three little varmints. Oscar reassures her that with enough dinero, the judge will go along with it. Connie likes this plan.

The Doctor tells Beto his mother is stable, but the diagnosis is reserved. Some studies are needed to determine the cause of her fainting. She has to stay the night. What did he say? Beto asks Moni. “That your mother is stable, but the diagnosis is reserved, some studies are needed to determine the cause of the fainting, and that she has to spend the night here”. Beto is still despondent, feels like a bad son, is hyperventilating, wants them to transplant his heart into his Mom, needs a hug (which Moni gives). Beto’s grateful, he doesn’t deserve Moni, he still loves her, with all his soul. He strokes her hair, and just as Mauricio arrives in the background, suddenly KISSES her! Even though Moni immediately pushes him away, Mau’s jealousy meter is lighting up. Ximmy arrives to greet Mau loudly, and Moni goes to greet him, not noticing his scowl. Things aren’t helped when Beto says we don’t need any help from this so and so, I’m independent, I’ll pay for all the bills. Yeah, how much is the mummy paying you? It costs 10,000 pesos ($750.00) per day here. Beto swallows his pride, quietly thanks Mauricio.

Oscar thinks it’s funny that Connie will be adopting those runts she hates. Connie’s willing to pay the judge’s bribe, she’s willing to do or pay anything, with some exceptions (shooting a look at Jerry). The key is that Mau can’t know what’s going on, so Jerry says they’ll get Mau out of the office for a few days, and Sal’s so obessesd with Gabi and Lorenza that he won’t be a problem. Pretty soon, says Connie, Mauricio will pay for everything he’s done.

In the deserted coffee room, we see some abandoned cleaning bottles in the foreground. Gabi enters, fumbles around in her purse, finally dumps it all out on the table. With shaking hands, she finds a cigarette, lights it, and takes a few puffs. Sal enters, since when do you smoke? Between coughs, Gabi says since Lorenza made life unbearable here, since Paula got her promotion and became insufferable, and what can she say, how else is she going to lose those kilos? Sal takes the cigarette, stamps it out, reminding her smoking isn’t allowed here, you’ve always been opposed to smoking, and what’s more, you don’t need to lose weight. You’re a beautiful woman just as you are, I wouldn’t change a thing. Gabi thanks him, but how’s she going to relieve her stress, she’s tired of tea, tea and more tea. Sal guides her to a chair, stands behind her, asks her to relax, and starts massaging her shoulders. Just forget everything. Ah, that’s working. He’s on the neck, now, want me to continue? Yes, yes, she says, as his hands stray lower, to her back, gentle fingers having the desired effect.

As Paula yawns, playing absentmindedly with her raccoon tail keychain, Jerry wants to talk to Lorenza in his office. Oscar wakes Paula from her reverie, wants some cappuccino. She informs him she’s no cappuccinista, she’s a recepcionista now (weakly struggling to put her earphones on). Oscar reminds her that getting coffee is still part of her job, so go to it. She reluctantly drags herself out of the comfy chair, and is just about to enter the coffee room, when she hears moans of pleasure coming from within. Ahah, she thinks. I’ll get Lorenza to catch them! (Paula, Paula, please don’t go to the dark side).

Back at the hospital, Mau wants an explanation as to why Moni was kissing Beto. She explains that Beto kissed HER, took her by surprise, and is just very upset about his Mom. Mau is still seeing red, doesn’t understand why Moni has to be so close to him. Moni reassures him (still using tú) that he’s the man of her life. She cares for Beto, but not the way she cares for Mau, the man who awakened deep feelings in her, the man who takes her breath away, her ideal man. They kiss, and she reminds him how they promised that before they’d overreact to something, they’d talk about it. They kiss again.

However, he then lays down the law. For their relationship to work, she can’t be friends with Beto anymore. She can’t have any type of relationship with him. Moni doesn’t know what to say (until Monday, when I’m sure she’ll come up with some zingers!)

And Monday, it looks as if she must have said something good, because they kiss VERY PASSIONATELY, and did he just ask her to spend the night?!

Vocabulario:

Estiércol – manure, dung
Carnales – mates, buddies
Desprestigiar – to discredit
La quijada – the jaw, the jawbone

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Buenos Dias a todos.

From yesterday:
Roberto walks in and asks Raquel where everyone is. They are at the funeral home she replies. And the wife? Have you seen her? What kind of woman is she? Raquel says she hasn't met her yet but she had to borrow clothes. Roberto makes some kind of snotty remark that I didn't catch.

Today
Victoria, MJ and Paula come down the staircase and everyone jumps up to meet MJ. This is MJ the wife of Alex and her sister Paola. Mucho gustos all around. Raquel asks where Bruno is and Victoria says he is at the funeral home. She then explains to MJ that Bruno is her oldest son. The cars leave the estate for the funeral with the press, uh, buzzards circling in for the kill.

We beam over to Alex in the little hut looking like he fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. Sobrino walks up with a load of firewood. Tio and Sobrino have a discussion about the watch and Tio says he needed it. Sobrino says maybe they should go out to the highway (carretera) and Tio is worried about being blamed for the accident.. Sobrino wants to know what they are going to do? He can't die alone.

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That is, someone or something that gets rid of purple people, because that seems to be the only way to put a stop to Carlota.


Carlota tells Paloma to be more discreet, she doesn’t think Macarena wants the truth to be known. Carlota’s sure now more than ever that her telling Paloma the truth about her birth was because God arranged it. Otherwise Mac and Paloma wouldn’t have been able to talk and forgive each other as mother and daughter. She’s also sure that Mac would have carried that secret to the grave.

At school, Liliana asks about Paloma and the nun informs her that Mac is in the hospital and asks everyone to pray for her. Romina approaches Lili and remarks that one would think that it’s Lili and not her who is Paloma’s best friend, but she doesn’t know Pal or her aunt--Mac gets sick every 5 minutes, so it’s just one more time and nothing will happen. Romi laughs at Lili for wanting to go to the hospital. Romi says she doesn’t need to do things to make people love her (I think she’s hinting that Mac always gets sick to get attention).

Paloma freaks out, yelling why don’t they tell us anything? Then she demands that Carlota tell her everything, where were you when Mac fell, what happened? Carlota the Terrible pretends to cry some more and Camila tries to console Paloma and suggests she not think about that now, better to think that soon you’ll talk with her and look back on this as if it was just a nightmare. Carlota says something like hopefully God wants that, and this makes Rufi yell “Dios!” really loud--apparently she was reminded of Cristobal because she leaves, saying she’s going for a walk. Carlota eavesdrops on Paloma telling Camila that it can’t be that this is happening now, Mac was so happy, although she doesn’t know why.

Emiliano talks business with Orlando, who then informs him about Mac being in the hospital. Orlando doesn’t think Emil should go because he might not be well received--Camila asked Orly not to come, and Emiliano guesses that it must be because of Carlota. Emiliano doesn’t care what Carlota says, he has to be with Paloma.

In the operating room Mac’s blood pressure starts to drop. Dr. Rodolfo says we can’t lose her and they try to revive her with the defibrilator. Rodolfo yells for her to fight for her life but she flatlines.

Padre Mateo comes in to chat with Cris who says he has something very important to tell him. They are interrupted by Rufi’s arrival with the news about Mac being in the hospital.

(From here on out my closed captions disappeared, so there may be a few spots ahead where I’m not sure what is being said.)

Camila is on the phone with Orlando--he asks doesn’t she want him to come to the hospital? and points out that it’s a public place, Carlota can’t stop other people from coming to see Macarena. Camila tells him to come when he can, she really needs him.

Paloma prays in the church chapel, please don’t take my mother. She promises to love her aunt as she is--as her mother--without rancor, without questions. I think Paloma offers to never ever eat ice cream in her life again (not sure I heard that right) and she promises to do whatever God wants, just don’t take her (Macarena).

Angelica calls Joel to thank him for the flowers he sent. He invites her out to dinner and she agrees. Rafael comes in as Joel hangs up and Joel asks where he should take her. Rafa is glad to see Joel with someone. Then he laments that he can’t offer Camila the relationship that she wants and deserves. He doesn’t know if Camila is in love with him or Orlando, but he’s at a disadvantage because Orly is free and he isn’t. Rafa has made a decision to stop pursuing Camila, he’s going to step aside.

Emiliano goes to the church chapel to comfort Paloma and tells her not to lose faith. She cries that “she can’t die, she can’t.” She wonders why is this happening to me, why?

Cristobal rushes into the hospital and asks the Purple One, how is Macarena? He wants to see her. Carlota asks how he wants to see her--as priest or man? Cris replies that he doesn’t have to give her any explanations. What happens to Mac matters to him more than his own life, and it will always be that way. Carlota hisses that Mac is a sinner and Cris tells her to shut it. If there is any sinner here, it’s you. (I couldn’t catch the next couple sentences except for Cris saying “there are many ways to kill someone”.) Cris vows that he’s going to stay there, at the side of the only woman in the world who’s important to him, until he sees her, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Carlota thinks those aren’t the words of a man who’s with God. Cris replies that God is with people of good faith, with people that suffer, with people that have compassion--and you don’t know what any of those words mean. Cris is positive that God is with Macarena and with him.

Ines visits Diana, who is still in bed with hives. She wants to know the gossip about Emiliano’s and Orlando’s party and is looking at pictures of the party in the paper. Diana thinks Orly looks very taken with Camila in one of the pictures but Ines believes that Orly is more interested in Cami than she is in him. Diana wonders if Cami could be interested in someone else, but Ines asks who? There isn’t much here to choose from, unless it’s a husband from one of the families in Real del Monte, but she doesn’t see anyone that could be an option for Cami.

Back at the hospital, Dr. Rodolfo comes out to the waiting room. Mac is in very grave condition and her diabetes is putting her even more at risk. They’re trying to do everything they can. He asks for Paloma to come--he's putting Mac in intensive care and he’s arranged for Pal to see her . . . aunt. Carlota pretends some more to be upset, she wants to see Mac and to be with her and Paloma as much as possible. Cris gives her the stink eye. Sigh, if only looks could kill.

Rufi goes to the chapel to fetch Paloma.

While in the waiting area, Carlota stares at Cris and thinks about how he’s a very attractive priest and it’s a waste that he hides it (I couldn’t catch what she said, but my guess is that she was talking about him hiding behind his vocation or priest uniform), but it won’t be for much longer. Paloma’s arrival interrupts this creepy reverie. She addresses Cris as “padre” and requests that he ask God to save Macarena. Carlota then ushers Pal off to see Mac.

Rodolfo is in Mac’s room looking anguished; he gives her a kiss on the forehead.

In the church chapel, Cristobal prays--Mac has suffered all her life and you sent me to her to change that, so that together we could live a relationship full of love. He asks God to have compassion for Mac. Meanwhile, Emiliano stands behind him, also praying--he knows that it will be very hard if Paloma loses her mother, but he knows that God can make Mac recover from this accident.

Paloma goes into Mac’s room while Darth Carlota skulks outside with her face practically pressed against the window. Pal tells Mac, you have to live, we have a lot of plans, a lot of things to do together as mother and daughter. She asks Mac for forgiveness for being hard on her when she found out Mac was her mother. But now she doesn’t care if the whole world knows. Mama, don’t leave me, I don’t know what I’d do without you . . . I love you so much, Mamita. Meanwhile, Carlota’s looking on, thinking “you have to die. Nobody can know what happened between us. Die already!”

Diana is looking in the newspaper at the pictures of the party and comments that Emiliano and Romina look very handsome together, what a cute couple. Ines says yeah, but that girl is a bit forward (?)--she planted a kiss on Emiliano that left us all with our mouths hanging open, and I don’t think he appreciated it. Diana says he’s just shy. Before leaving Ines gossips that she’s off to the hospital to see Mac. Diana isn’t surprised because that family is tragic--everything bad happens to them. That’s why she hates that her son is so close to those people. Ines wonders why he’s so close, is he Paloma’s friend? Diana answers no, but it was through his friendship with Inaki that he was near them.

Carlota enters Mac’s hospital room and Paloma leaves but stands outside the window. Her Royal Purpleness the Princess of Darkness stands in between Mac and the window so that Paloma can’t see that she has taken Mac’s oxygen mask off and is smirking while Mac looks like she’s starting to have trouble breathing. Unfortunately for Carlota the nurse comes in so she hurriedly puts the mask back on. The nurse tells her she has to leave, doctor’s orders.

Rufi and Camila weep some more in the waiting room. Cami doesn’t want to imagine Paloma’s life if something happens to Mac. Rufi worries that Carlota is mad at her for telling Cami, Paloma and Cristobal about the accident. Cami replies, so she gets mad, who cares, you did the right thing. Mac needs Cris here. Cami explains to Rufi that Mac told her everything about how Cris is the man she loves. Rufi thinks it’s odd that Mac told Cami about that, but not about the other thing. Camila asks, What other thing? Rufi covers up with something about other things that Mac keeps secret (I think). Paloma comes and cries to Rufi about seeing Mac and Cami cries, but you saw her, she’s alive, she felt your presence and that’s going to help her, you’ll see.

Carlota stands outside Mac’s window and glares at her some more.

Paloma and Emiliano are in front of the hospital--she's upset about seeing Mac like that, immobile, it reminded her of when her parents died (those who she thought were her parents). Emiliano tries to console Pal when she gets hysterical thinking that Macarena might die.

Outside Mac’s room, Carlota whines to Dr. Rodolfo that she only had 1 minute with Macarena. He explains that they had to do some stuff (I’m not sure exactly what, as I couldn’t understand him). Carlota asks, couldn’t he have waited? Rodolfo points out that Mac’s in very bad shape and she can’t wait. The Purple One, apparently itching to check a certain item off her to-do list, then declares that when it’s ok for Mac to have visitors, she wants to be the one to go in again. No can do, replies doc, you can’t come here and give orders. He’ll allow visits with people who he feels are appropriate. After he leaves Carlota wonders how Mac got two men to fall in love with her when she has no personality or beauty.

Romina visits Diana, who wants to know all about how things went last night at the party. Romi wonders if Emil was mad that it was her instead of Diana who went to the party, and Diana says of course not. Her phone rings and it’s Camila--she asks if Romi is coming to the hospital. Romi scoffs, “me, why?” Camila explains that Mac is dying and she should come to support Paloma, but Romi just rolls her eyes. She doesn’t know if she’ll come, but give Pal a kiss and a hug for her, bye. Click. Diana says something about Cami blackmailing Romi to be near her.

Orlando arrives at the hospital and, although Camila is clearly distraught and crying, asks if she’s allright. She asks him to hug her, saying she feels very alone. Her friend is dying and it hurts a lot.

Ines and the other church ladies arrive at the hospital.

Camila, Orlando and Cristobal talk in the church chapel. Cami tells Cris that she knows how important he is to Mac and asks to him to do what he can to see her (Mac), as his presence will help her a lot. He thanks Cami and says he’ll keep insisting that the doctors let him see Mac. After he leaves Cami and Orlando discuss the history between Mac and Cris--Orly muses that it’s sad to see this love story never had a happy ending despite them loving each other so much.

Ines and company come to the waiting room; Ines suggests they say a rosary together. Carlota, after seeing them and rolling her eyes, “Just what I didn’t want, all those old gossips here”, says she’ll go to the chapel with them. As they’re about to leave Rodolfo comes over and tells Cris he can go see Mac. Carlota stops to ask if Mac regained consciousness. No, but he has authorized Cris and then Rufi to visit Macarena. Cris leaves while Carlota tries to get Rufi to go with the church ladies, but Rufi wants to wait for her turn to see Mac. Carlota reluctantly accompanies the ladies to the chapel.

Cristobal asks Macarena, “What happened? What happened with what you told me in the morning? You were so happy. We have many dreams together. We can’t allow adversity and destiny to separate us again. Don’t give up, you have to live. I need you, my heart needs you, our love needs you.” He gives her a kiss on the lips (which seems kinda risky to me given that he’s wearing his collar and they’re right next to the window), accompanied by a magical twinkly sound--I guess we’re meant to think that this is like Prince Charming bringing Snow White (or Sleeping Beauty) back to life with a kiss? Anyway, he continues, saying something along the lines of Macarena, please, seize life, grab the new opportunity that God gave us. Then the heart monitor starts beeping and she flatlines again.

Previews: Mac wakes up and wants to see Paloma.

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Ahoy all, just a reminder that I will be out of town and unable to recap for the next two Thursdays. Might someone be willing to do a quickie recap or post a header so that commenters can fill in the highlights and discuss? Thanks!


Estrella gushes to Moni about how awesome Mau is and she lures Moni into gushing too because Mau has snuck in behind her. Considering that most telenovela eavesdropping ends very badly this is a nice change of pace.

Mau tells Moni that he followed Alicia and saw Moni's ma in a hotel nearby. And how did he know it was her? Why he recognized her pic of course. Moni doesn't want to believe it and says anyhow she doesn't care, the woman means nothing to her, the woman is dead to her. Estrella calls Moni stubborn like mule. "Let's go see her," Mau insists.

Nieves has given up the heart motif for her earrings and is now wearing buttons. Beto announces he's going to break the umbilical cord and eat at the cantina. She blesses Beto before he strikes out on his own. She muses that a parent is never prepared to lose their kids.

Beto runs into his "Mamita" Coni outside his cul-de-sac. He announces he's ready for his victor's prize. She reminds him he won nothing. OK then, does she need a chauffeur? She agrees she could use help separating Mau and Moni. Beto suggests they stick together body and soul, more in body than in soul he adds, smooching her neck. He grabs her keys, opens the door, and hey presto instant chauffeur.

Pau tells her new pal Lorenza about how faithful she is to the company. When Mau had his accident on the racetrack she tried to smother Rolando Klunder with a plastic bag. Lo wonders what the world would be like without people like Pau in it. Pau agrees but she never gets rewarded at work and it's the same way with guys. She caught her novio Ricardo with another woman and put a plastic knife to his throat. Lo says if she needs to "make a point" it's best not to use plastic. Lorenza prefers to use a real knife, then phffft (cutting motion) people know she means business. No no no, corrects Paula, it's the real knife the makes people think you're crazy, like when Lo threatened Gabi. Speaking of Gabi, Lo wants to know if there is something between Gabi and Sal. Pau redirects the conversation and Lo decides to give Pau a professional makeover and get her promoted to receptionist. These two, with their homicidal tendencies, could make an interesting pair.

Meanwhile Sal is trying to get the female clerical staff to help him but they run away as if he's got a crazy wife running around with a knife threatening any woman who might get close to him. Gabi confirms this saying Lo is still loca, in fact, could Sal please maintain a minimum of 2 metres distance from her at all times?

Isabel tells Alicia that Valentina wants nothing to do with her and won't want to help her. Isa hasn't yet overcome the past and when Valentina came to their town and she saw her sleeping the nightmares returned. The horror returned and she's not sure she wants her daughter in her life. (Harsh!) Al insists it's not Valentina's fault. Isa agrees, not to mention that Nieves repeated it ad nauseaum (hasta el cansancio) for eight years, but her heart feels differently. (Double harsh!) Isa adds she's tired of doctors and hospitals and all she wants to do is die in peace. Al tells her to have hope. Isa says she's got Al and that's all she needs, now let's get the hell out of Dodge.
Mau and Moni stand outside Isa's hotel and wait. Al walks out and, not seeing them, gets into a cab. As Isa follows down the steps she spies our pair. She stops. She stares. Then she gathers herself and gets into the taxi. Moni cries "mamá! mamá!" as the taxi speeds off. Our little monkey is destroyed again.

Beto has escorted Coni into a dining establishment where the waiter knows him. He tells her he'll satisfy her every whim; he makes a great show of cleaning off her table as he wishes to clean all of her tables. And when does he get paid, he asks? You know, I think this little arrangement of her paying him to spoil her could really work. Evidently Coni thinks so too because she whips out her checkbook and writes a deposit, an amount that pleases Beto immensely. She reminds him from now on he has to concentrate on separating Mau from Moni. He caresses her hair and arm, she's a great boss and he needs to start on a full stomach. Speaking of which, does she like pancitas? (menudo)

Now for the heartbreaking scene...Moni weeps and sobs that her mami left her again. Accompanied by their song Mau and Moni sit on the curb, she crying and he putting his arm around her and consoling her.

Back at GS Lorenza terrorizes the female workers with her jealousy and Sal with her presence. When he tells her he can't stand working like this she changes the subject, it's time to promote Paula who has been at the company for three years. She insists he do this or she will make a scene. When Gabi strolls up and asks if she missed anything Lo tells her no, not much, she was just telling Sal how fantastic and efficient Gabi is and how much there is to learn from her. Gabi looks sceptical.

Mau and Moni have gone into the hotel to enquire about a forwarding address but alas, nobody knows where Al and Isa have headed. Moni is sure her ma left to get away from her again, she doesn't love her and never has. Mau says something about Moni's ma coming back for forgiveness. Moni says that's Al's thing, not her mama's.

Pau walks out of the elevator wearing a new dress and a smile. She assumes her new position behind the receptionist's desk. Gabi asks what in the heck is that outfit? Pau runs to Lorenza's side and thanks her profusely for her raise and new job. Gabi is all Que the hell? Nobody told me about this! Pau, you're not prepared for this yet! Pau tells Gabi she is a bad friend and threatened by Pau's promotion. Lo kind of sticks it to Gabi. Clearly Gabi has competition for her position of Queen Bee of the office and she's not happy about it.

Nice scene of extreme close-ups of our beautiful hero and heroine. She says she wants to be alone so she doesn't spoil his day. He comforts her and tells her he wants to be a luchador and fight again, which she finds quite amusing. She still wants to be alone though so she can think. We get one more romantic cartoon kiss as we go into commercial.

Moni comes home sad and is telling Estre that her Mami abandoned her again when Mama Bear Nieves pops out of her lair and lays into Moni about Beto leaving. It's all Moni's fault. Moni points out he's thirty years old (aha! now we know his age) and it's about time he takes care of himself. She tells Nieves she's not in the mood for her usual crapola and she just wants to be alone so give it a break Nieves!

Beto drops Coni off at her apartment, new uniform in hand, and promises to show up first thing in the morning. Katia overhears their passionate, slurping goodbye and asks big sis what's up with that pig? Coni assures Kat that nothing has changed, Mau will be hers and everything is under control. By the way, Kat will be her eyes and ears in the Mau house or else she'll get packed back off to Italy. Kat's not liking this arrangement. Coni tells her to do it or she'll tell mommy and daddy that Katia's dating an orphan. Oooh, like that's the worst thing in the world.

Speaking of the Mau house, the happy family is breakfasting on gigantic pan dulces or doughnuts, yum! Seems Mau forgot about the carnival at their new school. He's interrupted by a phone call and, ouch...groan, can barely get up from the table. Dani pipes up that she wants Monita to be there. Aldo tells her not to worry, he's got a plan.

Meanwhile Coni and Katia dine on massive plates of fruit, cheese and sandwiches. How could these two be so skinny and eat like that? Katia lets it slip about the school carnival and Coni plots to ruin the special family moment.

Moni and pals are talking when Moni gets a call from Tere who needs Moni to take some important papers directly to Mauricio. According to the closed captions however, someone tells Carlota they are very sorry. They have to change Macaren's serum and they'll also check her reflexes at this time. Macarena's condition is very serious and she simply can't wait. Well I'm sorry Macarena, you're going to have to wait at least another 30 minutes until your own show starts!

Rolu is jogging and Kermit, I mean Xime leaps out in a bright green jogging suit. Ta da! What a coincidence, Xime jogs there too! He tries to run away but she dogs him. You go girl.

Aldo and Katia are at the school carnival and Mau catches them kissing, then Luisa and Ivan show up. Then we are interrupted by more weird captions about Carlota and her sister. Would you ladies please get out of our show?!?

Que sorpresa! Moni shows up with the papeles that Mau ordered. Dani runs up and is delighted. The kids admit what they did to get Moni there. Mau acquiesces and asks her to stay there and act as their mama.

Shortly thereafter Coni and Beto arrive. Katia's not happy that Coni is there with her lowlife chauffeur to embarrass her.

A teacher joins them and asks Mau and Moni if they want to compete in the parental games. Of course Moni loves this idea and is sure they'll win and get their names inscribed on the trophy. She's perfectly happy until she sees Beto and Coni who are also in the competition. Beto shows off his new uniform and brags about his job.

Ximi stalks Rolu to a restaurant and takes pics of him and the other Xime. She joins them at their table and he wisely leaves.

Over at the school let the games begin. Moni is winning the egg-in-the-spoon game when Coni trips her and ends up winnning. Beto and Coni can barely contain their ardor at her victory. Moni wants to beat the tar and feathers out of Coni but Mau holds her back. It's only a game and this is the kid's school! That's OK cuz Moni kicks Coni's butt at the sack race.

What a coincidence, Xime banks at the same bank that Rolu does! He escapes from her again.

Now it's the apple bobbing game and Big Mouth Beto is the first to grab the apple. It's Coni/Beto 2 and Moni/Mau 1.

Xime goes to the gym and what a coincidence! Xime is waiting for him in the steam room. She pulls off his towel and admires his tush and tattoo as he runs out the door.

Moni and Mau pull Coni and Beto into a gigantic powdered pillow and thus gain a victory in the tug of war. The score is now even. Coni and Beto are supposed to be mad but it looks like they're having way too much fun playing in the white powder.

What a coincidence, Xime also shops at the same supermarket as Rolu! She accuses him of following her, it couldn't be just a coincidence could it?

A powdery Coni cheats again by body-slamming Moni in the eat-the-donut-on-the-string contest. The crowd is catching on and she gets a few "boos" along with the cheers.

Rolu starts to get into his car that is parked on the top floor of a parking garage. Guess who leaps out, surprise! Xime parks there too! He tells her to get to her car. Unfortunately she just got a manicure and can't drive. He yells that she's driving him loco! Get the hell out of his life!! He'd rather be dead than be with her!

Be careful what you wish for...Rolu lunges at Xime like he's going to push her off the ledge. Just then her cellular rings and she steps aside. Ayyyy.....he takes a flyer off the top level of the parking garage. Xime looks around, where did he go? She looks over the edge and shrieks, she didn't think he was literal when he said he'd rather die. (Oh dear, he's not, is he?)

The parents are gearing up for the 3-legged race. Mau wants to gaze at Moni and Moni wants blood! Coni also wants TO WIN, TO WIN. Playa Limbo serenades our athletic couples. Mau and Moni are in the lead...until Coni cheats again and pushes them over. Moni leaps up, fists flying. Coni calls Moni a mujerzuela and things are about to get ugly until Katia interrupts. If Moni is a mujerzuela then what about Coni? She came to the carnival with her lover. "Her lover?" gasps Moni and Mau. "Yes, my sister and that pig are lovers!"

Mañana - Moni and Beto find Nieves on the ground. Later on Mau sees Beto kiss Moni.


Dear friends, wouldn't you know it, one week before my trip to Guanajuato and I'm coming down with a cold. I feel simply dreadful, so if my recap isn't what it should be I do apologize. It was a scream of an episode and I highly recommend watching it.

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Erick is telling Bruno, that Alejandro is going tomorrow. Bruno is upset and says he was supposed to go next week. Erick says sure but it changed. What can he do? Should we cancel. Bruno says no, he will be on the next flight.

He returns to Alejandro's bride who is asking what is going on. Bruno tells her that there is a problem with the company and his boss says he has to get back there immediately, this same night. María José says but, but, and Bruno says he is very sorry, and says …. forgive me. He gives her little kisses until she says yes, and Bruno swears that if it weren't so important he would send the devil. He says he loves her and she'll see him in a few days and he takes María José home.

María José is at home Paula awakens. María José tells her Paula that first they had a drink then Alejandro had to go to work. Paula asks if that means there was no, no, and MJ says of course not, she is tired and wants to sleep.

Bruno drives home and knocks on Erick's door waking him up. EWWWWW Creepy Erick has nakd women all over his walls and sleeps in red briefs, EWWWW , EWWW, so not sexy. Bruno says everything better go well tomorrow.

It is morning and Bruno is playing the piano. I don't know what he is playing. Alejandro says his vacation was short. Bruno asks Ale if he is going to Zarco, and tells him to have a good trip.

BTW, William Levy was Vasco in Pasion. He had trouble keeping his pants on.

Alejandro, in his office at Real Estate Lombardo, is talking to Fernando. Fernando asks if he should go with him, Ale says there is no reason to and Fernando has lots to do. Fernando walks Alex out and asks how Victoria is. Alex replies fine thank you.

Victoria comes in from the patio with Felipa and a parade of people carrying flowers. Victoria asks Bruno something about the office and Bruno says he is on vacation. Victoria asks him what is wrong and Bruno says 'nada' and it's not his problem.

Felipa says it is time that the children know that they are brothers. Victoria replies something and Victoria says she will be in her studio.

Alejandro (I like the way Alejandro rolls out of my mouth) is driving on a lonely road.

Bruno calls Erick to find out where he is, which he is sitting in the cab of a big Monster semi-truck and trailer. The red cab has a huge grill on the front of it. Bruno says not to make any mistakes.

Back to lonely road. Alejandro is flagged down by some people who have an injured man on a donkey, uh make that a horse. Ale gets him into the car and a woman climbs in aslo.

Candi, I mean MJ, is scrubbing the floor of their home and papa comes home and asks her if she is alone. Mj says yes, that Paula went to a movie and explains that she didn't go with because she is waiting for a call from Alejandro, who had problems at the office. Papa says he is a worker. Papa's leg is hurting him a little. Papa talks to MJ and says something about 30,000 pesos. ???? Papa cries.

Back in the red Monster Truck it is dark and Erick and driver are looking for Ales car. Oh, and just as Erick is drawing off some water, here comes Ale. Injured guy in Ale's back seat is talking.

Erick zips up and looks through his binoculars. "It is him" he yells as he hurries to get back into the Monster.

Lonely road is not lonely anymore because Ale has another car on his tail. Ale sees monster truck coming at him and wonders what the embecile is doing. I could not make out what else he was saying. Monster truck pushes Ales car off the road where it tumbles down the cliff. Muchacha that was in other car calls 911 and asks for ambulance and police. Driver wants to know if they should look for the person that was with Ale and Erick says no. Monster truck drives off and Ales car catches fire and explodes. Erick and Driver see the fire and explosion the sideview mirror and give themselves high fives.

Bruno, holding some kind of snake in his hands answers the phon3. He wants to make sure everything is taken care of.

MJ is in bed and Paula comes in and asks if she has talked to Alejandro. MJ says no. Paula says he is inattentive, Mj says he is very busy. Paula says call him on his cell. MJ calls him. Bruno does not answer. She leaves a message and a kiss. Bruno listens to the message.

Erick is running into the house. Bald guys says where are you going? Erick says to see Bruno and it is urgent. Bald guy says wait and he talks to Bruno who says let him comevup.

The police are at the gate and want to talk to the Lombardo family.

Erick and Bruno talk about the car going down the ravine and about Ale being alone. Knock on door the police are here.

Bruno talks to the police and tries to look upset as he tells them that was a company car and his brother was in it. The police tell him it was in an accident and burned up.

Bruno is at the office with Erick talking about the car being identified by the plates. Fernando comes in and says they have a charred body , but they will be checking dental records, that the investigation is routine. Bruno asks says Alejandro was traveling alone right? Bruno goes on about how he does not want a scandal and fuss going on with the family. Then Bruno says how Mother adored Alejandro. Secretary knocks on door and asks what they should say in the notice. Bruno says that Alejandro fell ? in an accident in Zarco. The family is very sad and wants everyone to respect that sadness.

Maura comes to the house and say hello to Rachel who is on the porch and have some girl talk. Rachel goes on about Alejandro being guapo and Maura says he is your brother and she says not really.

MJ and Paula are window shopping, Paula likes the cute bikini and MJ says it is expensive. Paula says that Alejandro is not poor. Paula does not like being poor.

Back at the big house the girls come in. Bruno is there with his hand over his mouth and he asks them to sit. Victoria comes down the stairs and ask what is the hurry? Bruno sits her down and says that he has grave news. Alejandro was in an accident with a truck. His car went down a ravine. Alejandro is muerto. Everyone loses it. Victoria says "no it can't be true, no it can't be true." Rachel and Maura both say "tell us your joking" and Bruno says he is not joking.

Rachel runs to tell Roberto. I think Roberto thinks this is a good thing for them.

Bruno comes in and tells Victoria that Alejandro was married and that Victoria needs to call this woman named Mária José and have her come to Mérida ASAP. Victoria calls MJ and introduces herself. Victoria says it is necessary to come to Mérida. She tells her Alejandro is dead. MJ says it can't be. Bruno says not to talk about it over the phone so Victora says they will talk when MJ gets there. Paula gets a pen and paper to write the address. Paula says she thought Ale's family lived in the US.

Bruno stresses that Victoria needs to talk to MJ and find out what kind of person she is.

Paula tries to comfort MJ as they pack.

Robert asks about a will. Bruno tells them about Ale being married.

MJ and Paula leaving the airport get a taxi. Paula gets excited because this address belongs to millionaires. Paula goes on and on about the neighborhood.

Fernando is talking to Victoria, and I think I heard more than I can write. Rachel and Maura are talking. They all think Alejandro's actions are strange. Maura can't believe he got married.

A farmer comes across Alejandro. Alejandro is not muerto yet.

MJ and Paula arrive at the house and wade through the reporters to get to the gate. MJ asks if this is the house of Alejandro. The reporters start asking MJ questions. She is really overwhelmed by all of this.

Bald man's name is Ezequiel. Victoria announces the widow of Alejandro is here.

Paula cannot believe it. The house, the grounds are beautifully rich.

Ale asks for water and asks where he is and gives his name before he passes out again.

MJ and Paula are in room they've been given. Paula thinks this is pure luxury. Vitoria comes in and MJ tells her she is confused because Alejandro told her his family lived in the United States. Victoria asks if this document is from their civil ceremony. MJ say yes, but, she is just from of humble family means. She did not know any of this about Ale. MJ cries. (I think JB is doing a pretty good job here. She really looks sad, distraught and confused.) Victoria says they don't know what Alejandro's motive were. She ask them about clothes which they don't have. She calls to get clothes and I have to smile as she notices the shoes they are wearing. She also requests shoes. Then Victoria asks about MJ's family and MJ says just her father. Victoria tells them to rest.

Farmer cuts off Ale's watch to pay for a doctor.

MJ and Paula are dressed in nice black dresses, nice shoes and MJ is wearing Pearl necklace and earrings. Victoria brings in black bolsas. (purses.)

Bruno comes in to the house and asks about Ale's esposa and my DVR has ended. Oops. I will have to extend my timer.

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