Caray, Caray!

I cannot believe Jimena and Gabriel finally kissed again and now they are planning on running away together. Of course, this isn’t going to actually happen but the moment was very romantic.

At the casino the lustful men gaze after the can can ladies, idk y, they are extremely boring and never change their routine, really.

Splendid Juan del Diablo in his awesome tux -drools- shows up and everyone now knows he is actually SOMEONE WITH MONEY. Fulgencio greets him as he always has, for he always respected him, even when everyone thought he was penniless. Rodrigo approaches the table to ruin the party. Booooo.

Orca tells Rosenda that he always held some affection for her and then leaves her for dead on the ground. Bastard.

Jimena and Gabriel gaze at the same moon as they vow their eternal love to each other separately. No one will separate them. Sadly, I’m sure something will.

Orca and Leo speak about Orca’s latest crime and he shows her the letter he’d thought he’s lost, Clemencia’s letter and also points out that Rosenda is dead (allegedly) so she is even more indebted to him than ever.

Oh there goes the doctor in shining armor with his white horse to save Rosenda. For some reason I feel very sympathetic for her even though she kept playing everyone against each other. She was actually very masterful at her thing. And besides, she played people who deserved to be played. Maybe she can mend her ways after she smooches up to handsome Doctorcito -I am sure he will enjoy her boobs- and finally meets and hopefully forgives her mom.

Fulgencio, Juan, Federico and Rodrigo play cards. Juan taunts Rod and it’s very funny. He ups the stakes after Loser woody wins a round.

Doctorcito saved Rosenda, it seems she is alive for her head is wrapped in gauze and she is lying on a white bed. Yay! You go Doctorcito!

Nasty Rod muses about how he will see Juan dead soon. Riiiiight. I wouldn't hold my breath, buddy. He folds the game rudely and Juan taunts him again. They argue. Juan reminds him he is the socio mayoritario and gives him his winnings so he won’t starve. How humiliating. I love you Juan -blows kiss-.

Juan walks out into the night with his stylish cane, chuckling at his own wit. The hired ruffians go for the kill but Juan wields his cane and knocks them over before they can say ay ay ay, canta y no llores! And Yo sigo siendo el rey! Pathetic, ptth. Is this the best Rod could come up with? Juan uses his cane as a sword and it’s pretty awesome. I wonder how long it took to choreograph that scene.

“Who sent you!” he demands.

The ruffian hits our hero him and escapes before replying but Juan knows the obvious answer. Rodrigo Montes de Oca.

Dr. Miranda receives Madame Marlene in his office/clinic. She is distraught and crying. She does crying well. Why must she paint that god awful heart on her cheek? At least make it smaller it would be much tasteful. Ok, now that I can focus away from the monstrosity… oh yes she cries, “Que paso, ay dios mio! I came as soon as you called me!”

She gazes at her daughter dramatically and pats her bandaged head. They wonder why she was all alone in that road when she was attacked. MM gets indignant.

“The crime could have a double purpose… Rosenda is expecting a child.”

Oh my what will be of her as a single mother… oh never mind, Miranda will be there to raise him/her, ok sorry I’m just liking this couple.

MM swears she will see what’s what. Haha I’m looking forward to some arguing.

The ruffians all bruised and defeated are letting Rod know they failed and he angrily insults them and tells them they won’t get a cent. They weren’t going to get anything anyway haha.

Jimena and Mariella are together. Jimena is all happy and skipping around the room. She notices her mother has a fever. Oh oh, is this a bad foreshadowing?

It’s daytime. Wow, Marlene added 2 plus 2 very well, because she storms into Leo’s study and accuses her. “She is expecting Rodrigo’s child! You tried to kill her!”

Leo realizes she was about to kill her love’s son and their own blood. Um, doesn't she want to kill Juan, and he is of their family's blood too? I guess it doesn't count because he is her "skanky" sister's son.

Regina and Juan are together the day of Regina’s wedding, a tragic events. Her dress is much prettier than Aimee’s was.

“You cannot get married, you will die without ever knowing true love. Your dad is just guilting you into this, using you. Don’t get married. Don’t do it. Don’t sacrifice yourself.”

These words seem to really make an impact on Regina. She looks distraught.

The wedding… Only the family present. I wonder if there was even a party planned. Wow they really think little of Regina, don't they? The minister is saying the words. Promise to love her blab la bla. Fed is looking oily and fruity as always. Ok now that Regina donned that veil and gloves she doesn’t look as pretty anymore. Still, I kinda like it.

Regina looks she is about to barf right on Fed’s shoes. Rod, Leo and Aimee are sending her daggers with their eyes. Jeez, y don’t you press a gun to her head. Clemencia lowers her head and Renato looks like he doesn’t know where he is or what’s going on.

In the meantime… Juan and Colibri are at Luzbel. The guards arrive to interrogate him. They accuse him and they all point their guns at him. They have someone who was a witness to their previous hijack. Oh oh…

We go back to Jimena and Mariella. Jimena tells her Gabriel asked her to run away. They express their feelings of fraternity to each other. “I wish that when I find my daughter, she is as good and kind as you.” Awww. You know they really resemble each other. Are they mother and daughter in real life?

Juan bravely faces to the guards. What will happen now? Why isn’t he at the wedding. Crap, he tries fighting them but they are too many. He is just going to get hurt. One of them is thrown into the water, lol. Gabriel and all the Pescadores show up to the rescue! “Juan is a very powerful man.” Yay!

“You haven’t responded, Regina, do you accept this man?” Hell no! No, no, no, no, no, don’t do it. Oh jeez, another round of commercials. What torture. -bites nails-

“No, no father. I do not accept. Sorry Federico I cannot accept you.”

YES! Yes Regina you tell them. Rod slaps him right in front of everyone. What a bastard. Regina turns away and Clemencia hugs her. Leo tells Rod he cannot let this happen. Noel shakes Rod and tells him it has been enough as it is.

Aimee is all upset and angry. Think about someone else for once! Oh sorry, that is like asking for there to not be spring showers in May -rolls eyes-

Los Pescadores are defending Juan. They mention Juan’s father. He tries to charge but the Pescadores pull him back. Arguing back and forth. Juan decides to go to la comisaria. Ok how did Noel get there so quick, wasn’t he at a wedding? How did they let him know to come to la comisaria to defend Juan? -scratches head-

They are going to take away everything from Juan if he can’t prove all his stuff isn’t from ill gains. Jeez whizz. O_O Noel is permitted to keepsake all his positions while they find this “proof” for being so honorable.

Noel pulls Juan aside to ask him if its true that he was the one who attacked that boat. He tells him yes, it was us, we were helping our friends who were being unjustly treated.

Then Noel lets Juan know Regina didn’t get married. They get some chuckles out of that. He is going to go back to help Regina since she is going to be persecuted by everyone.

Gabriel gives them a letter that contains some information about fed. Whoooo

Fed, Rod, Leo and Aimee rage against Regina’s horrible, horrible act. Fed says he cannot believe this is happening and he is sooo angry. It’s horrible. Juan shows up, yay! Partay time for the Montes de Oca. Here it goes.

Poor Regi and Clem are at Constanza’s grave crying. I feel so bad for her. She asks for forgiveness. Please girl, you are too good. Clem tries consoling her. “My dad will never forgive me for what I did.” Clemencia says Rod is the only responsible one for his problems. Amen sister. Regi sadly reminds herself that her only love is lost for her. She swears she will face up to Juan so he won’t further ruin his family.

“I came to prove that Fed is a fraud, the authorities are after him for several crimes, he is penniless.”

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaahah Finally!

Rod reads the telegram and starts insulting him and slaps him. Really, isn’t it very gay to slap another man? He kicks him out.

Juan tells Ren that he is disappointed in him for almost letting Regina married. He accuses Juan of being interested in Regina and of lying to all of them since the begging. Didn't he always tell him there was more to him that met the eye and he had his secrets yada yada? Boy you are slow Ren. He also alleges Regi was the one he pursued at Aimee’s ridiculous wedding.

Juan denies being interested in Regina but his eyes say otherwise :P

Regina walks into the room and everyone turns to look at her. Poor child.

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From last time: Beltran barely lets Rafa and Ale celebrate their success in Cocoyok (the business deal, not the personal one) before he’s on them about the Celeste contract and threatening to kill himself with his necktie. Susana shares a conspiratorial smile with Ale and tells her they have a conversation pending. She then warns Ale to try to hide the mega watt smile of hers, or everyone will know what’s up.

Tonight: Rafa continues to give Jaime a hard time over the phone about whether he followed the rules with his baby sis, meaning kept his hands off and slept in separate beds. Jaime stutters and sputters, but soon enough Rafa lets him off the hook, saying “I know you were a total gentleman. How could I not trust you?” Poor Jaime is feeling even more like a slimy traitor. His only two bed notches consist of Rafa’s baby sis and Rafa’s girlfriend (he thinks).

Rafa tells Jaime how happy he is because he is the novio of Alejandra Alvarez de Castillo! He’s practically singing, he’s so happy. Jaime, on the other hand, is having a mini heart attack imagining the wrath of VickyVickyVicky. He tries to convince Rafa to rethink things. “What, are you her lawyer? Whose side are you on?” Jamie assures Rafa that he’s on his side, he just doesn’t want to see Rafa’s, and his own, blood run down the streets when Vicky’s family kills Rafa and all those associated with him. Rafa’s had enough. He yells into the phone, loud enough for it to become clear to Jaime, and loud enough for Ale in her office next door to hear, that his heart and soul belong to Ale. And he is going to talk to Vicky and her family tonight to make sure they get the message. He hangs up on Jaime, promising (threatening?) that they’ll talk later.

Ale approaches Rafa’s desk looking concerned about how upset Rafa appears after that conversation. She wonders if he should call Marian Celeste, but then asks him what’s wrong when she sees how upset he is. He explains about Vicky’s playing deaf when he broke up with her and not accepting it. Ale’s clearly concerned as she thought both she and Rafa were free and single. “For me, it’s over”, Rafa explains. He asks about her ex-novio and Ale says it’s as clear as a bell for Marco.

It’s so clear, in fact, that at this moment Marco and Chavez are wrapping up their business deal with Frank. The deal that will result in Rafa and his family in jail and/or on the streets, and in Ale returning to Marco (supposedly). Frank gives Marco a final bone crushing squeeze and makes his exit. Marco wants Chavez’s assurance that they’re rid of Frank for good and that no one will be able to trace the scam back to them. Whatever the costs to get this done, it’s worth it.

We leave our loveable scoundrels, for a not so lovable slimeball. Marino has somehow managed to convince one of the lovely floor models to go out for a drink and a meal with him. I’m thinking she’s not so smart to even give him the time of day, but when she orders a VIRGIN piña colada, I figure she has some common sense. Marino begins his sales pitch. He wants her to be his baby mama. She wonders what about love and marriage, before the baby carriage. He tells her that comes AFTER she gives him a baby girl. He has her stand and tells her she would look great pregnant, and then has a fantasy of her very pregnant, dressed in white (and she does look lovely), and him caressing her baby bump. “Wouldn’t you love to have my baby?” She looks at him like she’d far prefer to have a hernia. When she makes it clear she’s not going to give him baby # 10, he decides that he’s not going to pay her half of the tab. Jerk!

Back at Siglo, Ale’s urging Rafa to call Marian already when Susana comes in to announce that she’s on the phone, wanting to speak to Rafa. Uh, oh! Rafa wants to put her on speaker phone so that Ale can hear every word and there won’t be any misunderstandings. Rafa doesn’t quite understand the concept of a speaker phone and, despite Ale’s coaching in the background, thinks he needs to yell at Marian to be heard. But it doesn’t really matter what tone of voice Rafa uses, because Marian is mad. Mad about being stood up. Twice! It’s a lack of respect. Rafa begs pardon, but Marian claims she’s too busy to talk now, tells Rafa to call her at 5pm, and ends the call. She looks like she regrets hanging up on him though.

Rafa is desperate, but Ale knows what’s up. She says Marian’s furious, like a girlfriend that’s been stood up. “She wants you on your knees, so that she can get what she wants.” Rafa doesn’t think Marian’s like that, but Ale assures him that all women are the same. Rafa thinks Ale wouldn’t do something like that. Ale assures Rafa that she would, to get him (her principe). This pleases Rafa and for a moment he forgets all his problems and tells Ale, “te amo.” Ale rewards him with a smile, but gets back down to business. They need to deal with Marian. Rafa is sure she will take his call at 5. Ale is even more sure that she will not.

Rafa’s chomping at the bit to call exactly at 5, but Ale makes him wait a while (and we see Marian sitting anxiously by her phone). When Ale finally lets him call, Marian hesitates, but doesn’t answer. Ale won’t let Rafa leave a message. She understands this game. “Don’t let her know you’re suffering. Wait. Approach with a cool head.” Beltran comes in and Rafa quickly hides. His poor little heart won’t be able to take it if Rafa doesn’t get that Celeste contract signed. Ale lets him know the signed contract is on the way. “Santa Claus!”, exclaims Rafa after Beltran leaves.

While Rafa’s evoking Santa, Jaime’s chatting with his buddy Jesus. He confesses that he doesn’t know what road to take. He loves Julieta now more than ever after their romantic getaway, but he has a responsibility to Vicky and their baby, now more than ever that Rafa is in love with Ale. This is really Jesus’ fault, given that he knows and sees all. “What would you do Jesus?”

Jesus is probably too busy getting ready to celebrate his birthday to listen to Jaime’s problems, and Susana, Trapito and the floor models have been tasked by Beltran with putting up the (tasteful but not costly) Christmas tree. Susana wants them to keep in mind that the tree is a symbol of faith and renewal. She leaves it in the hands of the models because they have good taste. Trapito wants to know if Susana thinks he has good taste. Susana is sweet, but honest. Nope. But sweetheart Trapito points out that he’s crazy about Susana, so that must mean he has good taste. Awww!

Rafa and Ale attempt a third call with Marian. Ale has Rafa wait till just the right moment. She is sure Marian will pick up this time. When she does, a surprised and impressed Rafa yells out “bruja!” at Ale. Luckily, it doesn’t seem that Marian hears this (that would make an already bad situation worse). Rafa does nearly blow it again though when he tells Marian he will send someone over to pick up the contract. Say what?! Marian’s not pleased with this, and when she thinks about it, she’s not that pleased with one aspect of the contract. Siglo needs to take her old trucks off her hands. Rafa brings up Siglo policy, but Ale coaches him to negotiate the point. Rafa offers to talk it out via PHONE. Rafa is really blowing it now. Marian demands to see him, in person. “I’ll be waiting for you at 5 pm tomorrow.”

Ale seems jealous of/annoyed by Rafa’s date with Marian. Rafa offers to cancel, but she insists that business comes first and they’re in this together, “hasta que el dinero nos separe.” A little while later, Rafa can see that something is still bothering her and asks if she wants to come to the Marian meeting with him, so that she’ll have no doubts. Ale apologizes and asks Rafa to forgive her. She trusts him, and she doesn’t want him to take that worry into his meeting with Marian. What’s really bugging her is this business with Vicky and her family not accepting that Rafa has broken off with her, and his meeting with Vicky that evening. Rafa assures her all will be well, and offers to pick her up after his talk with Vicky, and her talk with Susana, to take her home and sneak a few more kisses. They lean in for another tender kiss just as Beltran busts in to their office. All of a sudden, Ale’s playing dentist and examining Rafa’s teeth with great interest. Beltran doesn’t much care what they were doing, he just wants the Celeste contract and his money, money, money. If not, Rafa’s going to be out on his butt. (Santa Claus!)

Jamie enters the lion’s den, Casa Vicky, to face up to the worst mistake (he thinks) he’s ever made in his life. When he tells Vicky that he is going to take responsibility for her and their baby, and break the news to her family, Rafa and Julieta, the only response she can muster up is, “Qué!” This was NOT the plan. The plan, if Jaime doesn’t remember, was to convince Rafa to sleep with her so that she could pass the baby off as his (well, the real plan is to get pregnant for realz with Rafa’s baby). Jaime breaks the news that Rafa and Ale are now an item. This earns a slap from Vicky, big enough to knock both Jaime and his glasses to the ground. He insists on taking responsibility. She runs him out of her house warning him to NEVER come back. (Does that sound like the actions of a desperate pregnant woman?)

Marco has also guessed the truth about Ale and Rafa when his little spy Claudia tells him that Ale and Rafa arrived together and Rafa was wearing the same clothes. Marco starts to have a meltdown. “She promised me!” Chavez tries to reason with him by pointing out that he hasn’t been so loyal. Marco counters that he ultimately was faithful. Since he couldn’t really seal the deal with anyone…

My dvr cut off just as the Brothers Grimm and Don Gaston appeared, so feel free to fill in what happened and what previews were. I’m sure there’s some Vicky craziness to be seen.

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... Leo and his Boiled Fish are adrift in the Medina; and Marisa, bored with pulling wings off flies, explores a new way to torture


Los hijos pertinecen a los padres; es la ley
The children belong to the fathers; it’s the law.
Ali reminds Jade (and us) that regardless of the outcome of her marriage, Said has the final say about who keeps Jadiya. Jade insists that Jadiya will stay with her. When your father died, says Ali, I made the mistake of allowing you to stay with your mother instead of insisting you come back with me. Today, I would act differently.

Enter Mohamed and his family. The elder (men) of the family will decide what happens with Said and Jade, announces Ali.
Hay que convocar un consejo de familia.
We have to convene a family meeting.

Yo no tuve la culpa.
It wasn’t my fault, says Zoraida when Said returns to the gilded cage with Rania and Amina in tow only to find his prize specimen has escaped.

The Schadenfreude Sisters, Rania and Amina, manage to contain their delight until they reach Rania’s room where they celebrate Jade’s departure and their own sure ascent to the throne.

Said questions Miriam and Zoraida closely and concludes that Jade (mujer endemoniado – woman possessed by the devil, demon woman) must have put sleeping pills (somnifero) in the guards’ coffee so she could escape their vigilance.

At Casa Mohamed, Latifa asks Jade why she is fighting against her destiny; I fear for you, says Latifa. Jade welcomes the opportunity to tell the Consejo how Said has been mistreating her. Anyhow, she says, I had to come here because I had no money. Why, she wonders, couldn’t I find Lucas? He would have helped me get away.

Te ves decepcionado
You look disappointed oozes the pustulent sore that is Marisa when she and Lucas return to la Casa Ferrer. You look even more disappointed than I was that Jade wasn’t at Roberto’s house, rejoins Lucas. I am, agrees Marisa, but there will be other chances, she smirks. Exit Marisa and enter Rosa who complains to Lucas that the shameless Jade actually showed up at the house while he was gone. Whoa… Jade was here? He looks … concerned but pleased.

Yo no quiero el divorcio
I don’t want the divorce, says Jadiya. She wants her parents together and offers to talk to her father to patch things up. Children should stay with their mothers, asserts Samira. After all, a mother carries the child in her belly for nine months, she nourishes the child. But that’s not what our religion and customs dictate, says Latifa. Well. says Samira, if you and my father get divorced, I’m going to stay with you. And if I get married, it won’t be to a Moslem – I don’t want the same fate as my Aunt Jade.

A furious Said arrives at Mohamed’s house and accusations fly. Ali tells them they will have the opportunity to air their complaints (quejas) in the Family Consejo. If you can’t reconcile your differences, there will be a divorce.

Jade and Jadiya return to the gilded cage with Said and he sends Jade to bed (without her supper?). Zoraida lingers behind and tries to reason with him. You’re not happy together so why don’t you let her go? she asks.
Porque mi corazón no deja. Mi cabeza quiere, pero mi corazón se opone.
Because my heart won’t allow it. My head wants to but my heart is opposed.
Jade es mía. Jade me pertenece a mí.
Jade is mine. Jade belongs to me.

Perro Amor (no, I’ve got the right show – it just fits!)
Love bites!
Said opens the door to Rania’s room; she senses his presence and smiles. Then she hears him retreat and her face falls. He goes to Jade’s room, looks longingly at her; she is turned away from him and appears exasperated. He thought bubbles:
Si no vas a ser para mí, no vas a ser para nadie más, Jade, nadie más.
If you’re not mine, no one else will have you, Jade, no one else.
And Rania reflects miserably:
Ya no viene, a pesar de todo la prefiere a ella.
He’s not coming, in spite of everything he prefers her.

¿Dónde estabas, Daniel?
Where were you, Daniel, asks Estela when he wanders in at daybreak. Where’s my mother, he wants to know. Told that she is with clients, he says: Just tell me when she gets home.

And at Albieri’s house, he and Luisa are trying to make sense of Alicia’s behavior. Alicia seemed like a different person when she came here to pick up her luggage, remarks Luisa. When she first came here, she was so sweet and soft, but it was a lie. I never trusted her, says Albieri.
Hay gente mala en el mundo.
There are bad people in the world, he adds.
Escobar, aka The Chump, shows up, tells them he and Malicia are living in a hotel. looking to buy an apartment. Our relationship just happened, I didn’t look for it. Anyway, my marriage was in trouble already.
Luisa tells him that they will continue to treat him as they always have but that Malicia is never, ever to darken her doorway again.

Malicia tells the Chump that she knew Luisa would react like that, resentful, jealous old biddy that she is. Oh how she used me and then threw me out in the street! My whole life has been like that, but it’s my own fault for always trying to help people. But you are special, the Chump assures her. And I know a guy who knows a guy – an Arab – who’s opening a bar. He’ll find you a job there. The Chump then surrenders to passion while Malicia looks around in vain for the barf bag.

Fernando and Clara discuss Escobar’s perfidy. Maybe it’s a middle-age crisis (la crisis de los cuarenta) suggests Fernando. What will you do, he asks Clara. Seguir adelante (just keep going ) she answers. It may just be the lighting, but Fernando looks as if he feels sad for his mother. But maybe he just ate some bad guacamole.

Ramoncito tells Gloria that the rich girl is helping Alejo with his training. Gloria’s not pleased. Just then, Ali, always one with an eye for the pretty ladies, shows up and greets Gloria warmly. His gallantry is cut short when he catches sight of Samira and shoos her back into the house.

The Naz is talking on the phone to Amina, trying to arrange un encuentro de casualidad (a chance meeting) between her and Mohamed. Samira overhears this and runs to tell her mother about it. Latifa is steaming. Samira pleads with her to calm down, reminding her that whenever she speaks ill of the Naz, her father gets mad. Fortunately, Mohamed is asleep and Latifa has a bit of time to cool down. Mohamed is dreaming of two beauties, Latifa and Amina, undulating in gold in a dance just for him, then startles awake exclaiming:
Gacela, ¡tuve una pesadilla terrible!
Gazelle, I had a terrible nightmare!

Pablo and Vicki are running together. When they take a break, he asks her whether Cris has a boyfriend. Vicki swallows her disappointment at his interest in her friend and offers to help him with her, if he wants.

At Empresa Ferrer, Lucas tells Enrique that, according to Rosa, Jade was at his house and he’s sure she came there looking for help. Enrique says that is unlikely, Rosa must be mistaken. No, Lucas insists, something bad is happening and I feel so impotent, so helpless; I can’t do anything.

Enrique takes a swig from a hip flask. Lucas is shocked to see him drinking. Enrique justifies himself by saying Leo has lost confidence in him as a lawyer, that he asked his advice and then asked the whole legal department the same thing over again (You remember the question: How do I wrest my son’s legal inheritance away from him?) only to get the same answer. He keeps me on out of compassion! I’m nothing but a clown.

Just then Carolina enters and catches a glimpse of Enrique drinking and gets a whiff of alcohol. He denies it, but she looks dubious.

In a more modest neighborhood, Dora comes home and finds Daniel waiting. I know that Osvaldo can’t father children, he says flatly. At first Dora tries to deny that, and counterattack but finally gives up. And what about Albieri? continues Lucas.
In an uncharacteristic outburst Dora says: I should have left you with Albieri. I gave up everything for you.
Lucas counters: You were so selfish you gave up everything to separate me from Albieri.
How dare you call me selfish! she cries.
Well if Albieri’s not my father and neither is Osvaldo, then who is? If you don’t tell me:
…te juro que no me vas a volver a ver nunca más!
I swear to you that you’re never going to see me again!
Enter Estela: You didn’t stay with Albieri because you were just a toy for him and he got tired of you. Period.
Lucas: Abuela, ¿Albieri es mi papá?
Estela: Sí hijo, es tu padre.
I knew it, says Lucas, I knew Albieri was my father.
How could you tell him that? Dora asks her mother. Better that than the truth that his father could be anyone; and better he have a certainty than a doubt. [huh? a true lie?]

And in a land far away…
Leo and Amalia show up at a tony Moroccan hotel and inquire in Arabic, English, French and Spanish after their reservations. Doesn’t help. Seems someone has cancelled them. And now there’s not a room to be had in all the city. ¡Pobrecitos! [Can you hear that? The world's tiniest violins playing?]

Es el comienzo de mi venganza
It’s the start of my revenge, Cris tells Vicki, just the first surprise awaiting Leoncito and that boiled fish (pescado hervido ese) he’s with in Morocco.
Vicki tells Cris that Pablo has confessed his interest in her (Cris), but she blows this off saying: No es mi tipo. He’s not my type.

And Leo and his pescado hervido are wandering through the Medina looking hot and bothered. What now? she asks. First thing, he says, I’m going to call Clara and fire her! How could she cancel the reservation!

Jolly old Tío Abdul is met at the Miami airport by his nephew Mohamed. He says Said should have corrected his wife’s behavior long ago.
No hay que dejar el muro bajo porque las personas lo brincan.
You shouldn’t leave the wall low because people will jump over it.
Said left his wall low and if we don’t take a firm stand, Rania will soon do the same (as Jade).

Abdul is scandalized by the festivities at Gloria’s when he arrives at Mohamed’s house.

Karla accosts Osvaldo and tries to extort her monthly payment and threatens him with jail if he doesn’t pay up by the next day.

Broomstick alert!!! Bruja crossing!!!!
¡Mi collar de diamantes desaparecío de mi cuarto!
My diamond necklace disappeared from my room, announces Marisa. Rosa says there’s never been a theft in their house, she must have misplaced it. Well lately, smirks Marisa, there have been some undesirable people, people we don’t know, in the house. [indeseable: undesirable, i.e. Alejo]
O aparece mi collar o llamo a la policía.
Either my necklace shows up or I call the police.

Credits roll.

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Jeri is on vacation this week and I'm not sure if someone is covering for her. I'll post this for now as a place to comment.

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No mice were harmed in the writing of this recap but I wanted to do bodily harm to a couple of rats. (Chavez and Marco). After our last night of cositas, possible cositas, definitely not cositas, and two roomies getting to know one another, we start oh so slowly to unravel.

It all starts with Chavez and Marco. Marco wants to know more about the radio contest. Chavez assures him he has the perfect guy for the job. He calls his buddy to make sure he still has a good Radio voice. We hear a loud yell on the other end of the phone. Good enough. Chavez tells him he has a gig for him and gives him the directions to Marco’s apartment. We hear Marco’s dark thoughts to himself “With this plan I can finish off Medina and get Ale back.”


We switch to Rafa checking in with Lenora. Lenora informs him about the call she received from a supposed client (Chavez). Lenora doesn’t quite remember his name but says he told her he would call Rafa. Rafa admits to having to turn off his phone because Vicky had been calling over and over. Lenora tells him she was over to the house and very upset that Rafa wanted to break up with her. Lenora reminds him that she doesn’t believe Vicky agrees with this (Duh ya think?) Rafa tells her to turn the phone off and he will deal with it when he returns to the city. The he inquires after Jaimie and Julieta.

Susana is telling Rosaura and the General there will not be a meeting today. The General wants to know if neither Ale or Rafa are there. She wants to know if they are at the beach again. Susana tells her not to start up with that. Rosaura in her own little world lets Susana know she had to take a cold shower this morning.
The General escorts Rosaura off and Susana gets a very strange call. It is Vicky disguising her voice wanting to talk to Rafa. Susana smiles and tells her he isn’t there. Vicky hangs up quite disappointed.



Back at the Rats apartment, we get our first look at Frank. (Who says Dinero doesn’t have hunks). Chavez introduces him to Marco. They both give each other a look over. Marco goes for a hand shake and a “how do you do“. The hand shake is very firm and Frank gives a “fine and you?” Marco checking out his injured fingers tells him “fine until you busted my hand.”

Frank wants to know what he needs to do. Chavez tells him, “one phone call and one visit.” He gives him a phone number and tells him he has to make the call as if he were calling from a radio station. This seems to be a little bit difficult for Frank to comprehend. (I said he was a hunk not a brain). Marco insults him and tells him to concentrate. Frank is offended and stands ready to rumble. Marco backs down and tells Chavez just to get on with it already.

Rafa is waiting for Ale outside of a cathedral. He asks her if she has finished her business and sealed the deal. Ale smiles and says yes. He asks her if she was happy with the commission and she corrects him and says “our commission” . He reminds her if he takes any he will just have to return it to her as part of the debt he owes her.

There is a sweet kiss and Ale says “Should we go my love?” Then she asks him if he wants to drive. Rafa is taken by surprise with this and Ale not one to miss a sarcastic moment even when she is happy says “well I know it’s not as nice as Marian’s” Rafa has a great comeback. He says this one is better because he can take his girlfriend to all sorts of places. Then he asks her if she is sure she wants to let a delinquent drive. She smiles and says but you’re my perfect delinquent. (or something like that.) The happy couple are off but not before they have a moment to say a quick prayer at church.

Chavez is explaining the plan to Frank. He tells him he has all the information he needs and to go Lenora’s house. Frank interrupts and says to kill her. Chavez says no no no, Then tries to explain in simple Spanish what this guy needs to do. He tells him he has to call first. Frank wants to know how much money he is going to get. Chavez thinks about this for a second and says 20,000 pesos. Marco is not happy with this amount. Chavez then adds that they can’t pay him now but will pay him on the week end. Chavez assures him he is a man of his word. Frank assures him that if they don’t pay he would wreck their apartment with out any trouble. Then he says he needs to prepare his voice. Marco suggests water but our dear Frank wants Whiskey a double. Chavez is more than generous with Marcos whiskey. Marco takes him aside and voices his concern about whether this guy is the best for the job. Besides he is drinking his whiskey. Chavez tries to calm him down. Marco is concerned about the money they have to pay him and also the money they will have to give Lenora. Chavez tells him not to worry the money will come from Medina. (I am not sure but I think it has to do with the profits from the house.)


Frank makes his call to Lenora. He is very smooth and Marco is impressed. He tells her this is her lucky day. She has a chance to win a fortune. All she has to do is answer one simple question. Who discovered America. Lenora has to think about this. Frank helps her out a little bit. It starts with Co and ends with on. Lenora guesses Colon, Cristobal Colon. “ Correcto!! You win thousands of Pesos”. Lenora is jumping for joy and Chavez and Marco look at each other in disbelief that their plan is working.

Zetina is back, looking sadder than ever. He just wants a job. Bebe is the only one who greets him. Everyone else is worried that if he gets a job there someone might get fired. He goes to Susana who still can’t remember his name. She tells him he will need to talk to Ale or Rafa but neither one are in. Sardina, I mean Zetina decides to wait. In the meantime Vicky calls again with a different disguised voice. Susana still not fooled, smiles and tells her Rafa isn’t in. This is not going how Vicky planned as she slams the phone down.

Marino is off chasing skirts again. He is on the lookout for a fine young thing that can give him the one thing he has always wanted. A baby girl. He has cornered one of the sweet floor models and asks her out. He won’t take no for an answer. (Disgusting maggot!)

Back to our sinister sting. Frank is on the phone with Lenora who is all excited. She wants to know if she really won. Frank assures her she has. Now all they have to do is get some information. He asks her if she has a bank account. Lenora doesn’t have one. Guess who does? Rafa. Frank tells our rat bags that Lenora doesn’t have a bank account but Rafa does. Marco says “perfect” get the bank account number. Frank tells her fine give me the number. Lenora is looking around frantically for it and finds it and relays the number to Frank. Frank tells her that someone will be around later to have her sign a few papers and give her the prize money. He wants to make sure she is still alone. Lenora confirms this. He hangs up and Lenora is so happy she can’t believe her luck. (and all I want to do is drown a couple of rats!!)

Chavez says we did it. Marco tells him to wait a minute they still have a few important loose ends to tie up. She has to sign the papers. They have to have the money ready and put it in Rafa’s account. He tells Chavez he needs to accompany Frank to the corner of Lenora’s house and to not let any one see him. He tells him to hurry and to take the whisky away from that jerk. We see Frank enjoying Marco’s fine whiskey. Marco wants to make sure that Frank knows exactly what papers need to be signed. The deposit has to be cash and Marco and Chavez can’t be associated with it one bit. He tells Frank you don’t know us and you have never seen us in your life. Chavez and Frank are off. Frank goes to shake Marcos hand, but Marco isn’t having any of this as he does a “by pass” on the hand shake. Once they leave Marco checks out his almost empty bottle of whiskey.

Beltran is asking about Ale and Rafa. Susana informs him they are not in yet. Zetina spies Beltran and attempts to talk with him. He is given another brush off and told to wait for Ale and Rafa. They do all the hiring.

Rafa and Ale have finally arrived back at Siglo. Rafa is concerned that there will be some gossip especially with him showing up in the same cloths. He also has the biggest cold sores on his lips. I can’t quite decide if they are real or make-up. They are discussing how they are going to handle this. Ale suggests she quit. After all her month is almost up. Rafa says if someone has to quit it should be him. Ale is not keen on this. She will resign. She will deal with her family. She tells them they need to get going. Rafa has more important issues. He wants to know when he will get to kiss her again. She does a cute little Rafita goal and he does it back blowing her a sweet kiss.


The whole crew are inside. They start up the gossip mill. Rafa is in the same clothes. Ale isn’t. The general makes a good observation and says Rafa doesn’t have a lot of different clothes. But she still concludes that they must have spent the night together. Claudia asks Dandy what he knows about this. Dandy tells her that he was told not to ask anything about the intimate life of Ale. They remark about how Rafa has been driving around different ladies in different cars. Referring to his little ride with Marian. Pepito says Rafa is pretty lucky. He would be happy with either one of the cars. (And I don’t think he just meant the cars) .


Ale and Rafa are walking inside and Ale asks Trapito to park her car. Of course it isn’t free she has to give him a little something. (Ale is always bribing Trapito with treats.) She pulls out an apple and this isn’t going to cut it. She hands him something else but I wasn’t sure what it was. I think she told him to wash the apple and threw him a handy wipe. (go figure).

Ale and Rafa have now entered Siglo. The crew all try and disperse, backing up slightly, but then getting closer. Ale wants to know what’s up. She asks if they don’t have any work to do. They scurry off. Except for Ramiro. He wants to know what’s up with the mouth pointing to Rafa’s sore lips. Rafa blames it on the cold weather and takes off. Ramiro thinks it looks more like he “bumped “ into something. Marino remarks to Ramirez (bow-tie guy) that they have been up to no good. Of course he thinks this is the perfect opportunity to get them both fired. Ramirez tells him first you have to prove it (Comprobable) and walks away from him in disgust.

Our happy couple check in with Susana. They are all smiles and glowing. She informs them Beltran has been frantically looking for them. Lots of call for Ale. Lots of calls for Rafa, as Susana rattles off a long list of women’s names. Ale pretends to be a little jealous. Susana reassures her that they were all probably from the same women and Ale gets it and gives a little “Pajarito” whistle. He tells Ale he isn’t available for any woman. Susana tells him that Marian called as well. Again Ale feigns a little jealousy and Rafa assures her it is just business but he needs to call her.

Then Susana points out that Zetina has been waiting for them. Poor Zetina tripping over his own feet goes to shake Rafa’s hand. Ale wants to know what “he’s” doing here. Ale then approaches Rafa and says “he is all yours” and goes to her office. Zetina tells Rafa he only needs a couple minutes of his time. And Rafa tells him to wait in his office. Before he goes in he asks Susana if he has gotten any calls from his house. When Susana tells him no he gets a worried look.

Lenora is trying to call Rafa when Frank shows up at her door. She still can’t believe she won. Frank says yes indeed you have. (And I have some swamp land in Miami I want to sell you as well.) He gives her the deposit slip showing the money he deposited in Rafa’s account. All she has to do now is sign a few papers. But she has to hurry. He has all kinds of other prizes he needs to hand out. As she heads off to get something he congratulates himself for getting this “old dumb women to fall for this” .

Zetina is singing his sad song to Rafa as Ale has fallen asleep at her desk. He knows that Rafa and Ale are the people he needs to see. He inadvertently says “Ale de Castigo“ ( literally meaning punishment) instead of Ale de Castillo. Ale looks a little shocked to hear this Freudian slip. All he is asking for is a chance. Rafa tells him there are no sales jobs. Zetina says he will do anything. It doesn‘t have to be in sales. Ale is in the background shaking her finger no to Rafa. Rafa tells him right now he is really busy, Zetina understands but he will wait for his call. Rafa says okay he will see what he can do. As Zetina leaves he tells Ale thank you and she says we will see you Mr. Sardina.

Ale asks her Prince (Rafa) why he would give Zetina false hopes. She reminds him there are no openings. Rafa tells her not to ask him to be indifferent with him. He reminds her it is the first time he has ever been in the situation where someone would be asking him for work. He says he knows what it is like for Zetina. He says at one time that was him. Ale assures him that he is much better and we get a cute little tandem Ira Ira Ira.

Rafa tries to call Lenora again. His cell phone rings. As he answers it we see Ale on the other end disguising her voice (this was cute) with her nose plugged asking for Mr. Medina. Rafa looks confused and says “this is him” then Ale using her normal voice sweetly tells him she loves him. Rafa giggles and like a little boy runs over to her desk . He tells her he never thought he would hear her say this. Then he goes to lock the door and we have sweet short little kisses to start then one long nice one. And for just a little while we can forget about all the nastiness taking place at the Casa Lenora.

Our little while is up. Lenora is signing the papers. (My stomach is turning.) She thinks this is an awful lot of signatures. As she signs one page after the other. When she is finished she is all smiles. Frank congratulates her again. Lenora is so happy she offers him a coffee. Of course he is too busy handing out other prizes. She gratefully escorts him to the door.

Rafa has finally gotten through to Lenora. She tells him about her good fortune and the money she won. Rafa inquires how she won it and she tells him. She also tells him the money was deposited in his bank account. This seems a little odd to him, but she says he was the only one that has a bank account. She asks him if he wants to call the bank and check it out. He tells her he probably doesn’t need to. He congratulates her and they discuss what she will do with the money. He tells her it is hers and she says we will decide what to do with it together.

Than he asks about Jaimie and Julieta. She tells him Jaimie had to turn his phone off because Vicky was harassing them. He says “me too” . Lenora tells him he has to clarify things with Vicky. Rafa promises that he will do this.

Ale has also checked in with the family. Tia Rosario tells her Jorge has been asking for Marco. Ale wants to know if Marco has called. Rosario tells her no. Then she asks Ale if she has thought things out carefully regarding Marco. She assures Rosario she has thought things out and has made a decision. We see Rafa listening in as Rosario asks what decision she has come too. Ale tells her it is best if they talk this over at home. But she assures her she is very happy and hangs up. Rafa rushes over and asks her how things went. She tells him everything went well. He reminds her they need to go see Beltran. They have one more sweet kiss before they are off. Ale quickly reminds Rafa to wipe the lipstick off his face first. Rafa uses his necktie to do this.

Frank returns and Chavez tells Marco to get the whiskey out they are about to celebrate. Marco want’s to know how things went. Chavez shows him the papers. Frank is only interested in the whiskey. Marco begrudgingly tells him it is where you left it. Chavez is pleased with his handiwork as he shows Marco the signature where Lenora has sold the house. He also points out the page where it shows that the house does not have a single lien against it. (Free and clear of debt, however we all know this is false as Ale as a lien on it as collateral if Rafa misses a payment. This I think is how they will get Lenora into trouble.) And finally the receipt for the deposit of the sales in Rafa’s bank account. Chavez says "How about that lawyer” as he congratulates Marco . Marco is also admiring his handiwork. Chavez wants to know what they are going to do next. Now they need to get Frank to sign papers that (And this was tricky and I am not certain if I got this right) he did this on his own. Chavez tells him with a little more whiskey he will sign any thing.

Julieta and Jaimie have arrived home. Lenora is full of questions about their trip and they are full of lies. Lenora tells them she just won a lot of money. She also tells them that Rafa has been trying to get in touch with them. They tell her they had to turn their phone off because Vicky was harassing them. Lenora assures them that Rafa will take care of this. He will fix the problem. Jaimie has just about lost his cookies. As he stutters Rafa is going to do this. Lenora assures him that Rafa does not want to have anything more to do with Vicky. Julieta is very pleased. Jaimie is in a panic.

Rafa and Ale finally make it to Beltran’s office. He wants to know where they have been. They tell him they were in Cocoyoc. Ale tells him she made a great sales. Beltran is a little concerned that they were both there and that rumors might start up again. He doesn’t want any more craziness from Marco and Vicky. Ale confesses she broke up with Marco. Than Rafa confesses he broke it off with Vicky. Beltran doesn’t like where this might be leading to. They are just asking for complications. Now he wants to know about the Groupo Celeste deal. He wants it done and wants it done now. As they are leaving he pretends to hang himself with his tie. Once they are gone he starts smiling to himself.

Outside the office Ale tells Rafa he has to call Marian now. Susana grabs Ale and tells her they have a long talk ahead of them. Both smiling equally grand smiles.


Julieta has finally called Rafa. She spins him a good tale about all the fun they had with their friends. Rafa is all smiles and then asks to talk with Jaimie. Oh oh more cookies tossed in the wind as he stands in a panic and wants to know what Rafa wants to talk with him for. “What did I do?” Julieta says how should I know he probably just wants your version of the trip. Jaimie is very reluctant to talk with him. Julieta forces the phone on him and says talk to him or he will think things happened that didn’t. He reluctantly takes the phone. Rafa the big protective brother says “what’s up you wretch, how did you behave with my sister. Did you adhere to the instructions I gave you?” Jaimie doesn’t look so good.

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Escobar, si te vas de esta casa, te lo juro que no vuelves a entrar.
Escobar, if you leave this house, I swear to you that you won't enter it again, says Clara after objecting to the Chump 'lending' their savings to the supposedly homeless Alicia. The Chump makes his choice and leaves. Clara reinforces her position by throwing his possessions off of the balcony much to the amusement of Alicia and the neighbors.

Zoraida arrives at Said's house and Jade hustles her off to her room. Jade tells Zoraida that Said has made her a prisoner and she can't go out or call out. Zoraida replies that she knew something was wrong. Jade hatches a plan to have Zoraida pretend to call Ali when in reality she would call Lucas and somehow pass the information about Jade's circumstances. Just as well that this plan doesn't materialize because Lucas would be too dimwitted to figure out what is going on.

Rania tells Amina about Jade's promise to make her first wife but Amina warns Rania not to trust Jade.

Osvaldo and Dora have gotten married and are having a reception in Cristina's club. Daniel looks very sullen but Dora and Osvaldo are happy.

Cristina and Vicki are running late for the party. There's a knock at the door and it's Pablo who is going to the party with Vicki. Cristina and Pablo seem much taken with one another. Back at the party, two old homies of Osvaldo who have come to the party discuss the fact that Osvaldo can't father a child in Daniel's hearing. [These are the same guys that gave Dora the same information.] Daniel confronts Dora with what he heard.
Por el amor de Dios, no me vayas a arruinar el matrimonio, ¿si?
Mamá, tú me estás arruinando la vida.
For the love of God, you're not going to ruin my wedding, right? says Dora.
Mother, you are ruining my life, replies Daniel, who like most young people, is totally self centered.

Ay Mamá Rosa, sentí como una mezcla de sentimentos: tristeza, rabia, ansiedad.
Ah, Mama Rosa, I felt such a mix of feelings: sadness; rage; anxiety, says Lucas as he picks up Daniel's emotions the same way he did Diego's. Rosa thinks it might be Diego's spirit but Lucas doesn't believe that.

Daniel leaves the party [before Vicki and Cristina, who would recognize him as Lucas] arrive.

The Chump tells Alicia that his marriage to Clara is over and they kiss.

Fernando's concern upon learning that his parents have split is who will come to the launch of his band.

Alicia tells Luisa that she is going to live with Escobar.
Escobar es casado y su esposa es Clara.
Era. Porque quien está con Escobar ahora soy yo.
Escobar is married and his wife is Clara, says Luisa to Alicia as if she were slow on the uptake.
He was. Because the person with Escobar now is me, replies Alicia with malice.
Poor Luisa never seems to have heard of adultery or homewreckers. She is impactada.

Said catches Jade and Zoraida trying to make a phone call. Zoraida says that they are trying to call Ali. Said dials the number and gives them his cell phone. Zoraida indicates to Ali that there is a problem and he needs to come to Miami at once.

Said refuses to let Jade go to Mohamed's house with Zoraida and the rest of the family. Zoraida asks Said why he is treating Jade badly. Said replies that Zoraida is aware that he always treated Jade like a queen but she never appreciated it.
Hay mujeres que son así. No les gusta lo bueno.
There are women like that. They don't like good things, says Said.

Jade tells Zoraida that she can't take any more. Zoraida counsels waiting until Ali arrives. Jade justifies her behavior by saying that it wasn't a secret that she didn't want to get married and was still in love with Lucas. [And Said spent 20 years trying to win her love and all she did was treat him like dirt, secretly use a contraceptive and finally cheat on him with Lucas and now she's upset that he's had enough?]

At Mohamed's house, the Naz is spreading her usual sweetness and light. She compares Latifa and Jade unfavorably with Rania and then launches into the usual diatribe against her selfish brothers. The guests arrive including Amina.

Dora and Osvaldo return home after the wedding reception. Osvi says how happy he is to finally be the father of her son. Dora doesn't tell him what happened and asks to be left alone to think. She wonders where her baby is. He has apparently slept on the sidewalk.

Enrique tells Leo that there is no legal way for Leo to get control of Lucas' shares in the company unless Lucas gives them to Leo or Leo has Lucas declared mentally incompetent to manage them. Leo isn't accepting this and calls a meeting of his legal staff.

Everyone at the lab is shocked that Escobar and Alicia have shacked up.

Luisa calls Clara and commiserates. Clara is shocked to find out that Escobar is with Alicia.

Ali arrives in Miami and goes to Mohamed's house. Latifa pours out her troubles and Ali replies that he has come to put this house in order and he will do that.

Cristina is flirting with Pablo. When he goes to the bathroom, Vicki asks for a chance to get Pablo for herself before Cristina snares him. Cristina protests that she would never take a man from one of her friends.

Carolina confronts Enrique with his strange absences and asks if he has another woman. Enrique denies it and says that he just likes to be alone [with a bottle???] sometimes. He protests that he loves her a lot and wants to start a new life with her.

When Amina finds out that Said never lets Jade leave the house, she deduces that there are problems between Said and Jade and advises Rania to lock the door of her room so Jade can't use her telephone and get Rania into trouble.

When Said leaves with Rania and Amina for the dinner at Roberto's, Jade sees her chance to escape. Zoraida wants her to wait until Ali arrives but as usual she can't say no to Jade. Jade drugs the coffee for the guards, waits until the maid has gone to bed and escapes in a taxi with Jadiya.

At Roberto's Lucas greets Said cautiously. Said warns Lucas to be careful running on roofs in Morocco because he might be taken for a thief and in Morocco there are severe penalties for those who take things that don't belong to them. Lucas, of course, has no comeback to this and he just stares at Said.

Jade goes to Lucas' house and is told that he went out. Rosa, who evidently confined her sympathy for Jade to the past, has the guards tell Jade that Lucas has gone to New York. Then Jade shows up a Mohamed's house. Ali is there. When she tells him that Said is mistreating her, he says that he can take her back but not Jadiya. She isn't part of his 'blood.' She is of Said's blood. Even though she has been told this many times, this news appears to come as a shock to Jade.

The credits roll.

[I know, I know that for purposes of the story Jade has to behave like an idiot but here is what I would have Jade do: take her box of gold that Rania admired so much and go to one of those gold buying places. Now she has cash and both she and Jadiya are US citizens. She and Jadiya check into a hotel. The next morning she calls a lawyer, files for divorce from Said, gets a restraining order and informs the authorities that Said is a polygamist and has held her in his house against her will. Maybe Said would be deported. The downside is that there would be an ugly custody battle for Jadiya but at least it would happen in the US where women have rights.]

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We have a lot of relocations in this cap. Nati moves back home, Amina and Zoraida arrive in Miami, Alicia will soon be moving out of Albi's house (maybe), and one cap ago, Clara threatened to leave The Chump.

Abdul informs Ali that Rania is going to the US to serve as a good example for Mohammed’s children since she was raised in a household untainted by scandal (unlike some people’s children). Ali counters that Zoraida is going to the US too, and they can travel together.

Alicia pours out her “woe is me” story to The Chump (Escobar), and he buys every line of it. She doesn’t know what will happen to her, and he assures her that everything will be fine, poor little helpless waif. Meanwhile Luisa tells Albieri that she wants Alicia to get another job and another place to live. Albi says she does great work and the staff has become attached to her, but Luisa is firm, she must not work at the clinic.

Amalia suggests to Leo that they go on a vacation to Morocco. Rosa calls to tell him that Natalia has left home. Rosa begs Marissa to ask Natalia to come back home, but Marissa says that with no income she’ll soon beg to come back.

Alej goes to find Natalia on campus. They gaze, they kiss. Then to a café, they gaze, they kiss. He says that maybe it’s better if they split up because he cannot provide the kind of life she’s accustomed to, and it’s hard for the rich to endure being poor. She says she can endure anything if she can be with him. She wonders if he’s willing to make sacrifices too. He says he’s going to get a job so they can either marry or live together.

Roberto asks Lucas how things are going with Jade. He says he has no way to contact her. Then he gets the brainy idea that Roberto should invite Said to a dinner at his house so he can find out what’s up with Jade. When Roberto proposes it to Lucia she tells him, “no way, no how” (loosely translated). She’s sure it will cause problems with Marissa; Roberto is sure it won’t. Lucia is stunned when Marissa approves of the idea. But Marissa insists that Lucas go too. Said announces the dinner to his wives, and he tells Rania that he wants her to be the most beautiful woman there. As for Jade, he hasn’t decided whether to let her go.

Cristina comes to the office and hears Clara make flight reservations for Leo and Amalia to go to Morocco.

Daniel tells Osvaldo that he knows Ozzie is upset about how Danny is treating him, but he’s not going to change. Ozzie explains that he didn’t want to be an absent father; he always wanted a son. He also notes that Danny never calls him “dad,” ant he accepts that. Daniel explains that it can be quite a shock to learn all of a sudden that Ozzie is his dad, especially since he’s not what Daniel imagined. Daniel says he doesn’t remember much about Albieri; that Dora destroyed all the memories. Daniel says that he saw Albi yesterday and called to him, but Albi didn’t answer. He suggests that Albi might not want to see him. Ozzie agrees that that makes sense.

Albi is helping Lucas walk. Marissa asks Albi if he can leave the house, because she wants him to go along to diner at the house of an amigo. Marissa leaves. Lucas tells Albi that his marriage was flawed from the start, because he used it as a way to forget Jade. Albi says that Jade would have to sacrifice everything to be with Lucas, and if that didn’t work out, she’d have nothing. Lucas says he loves her more than ever.

Luisa tells Alicia that she is capable of getting a better job, and Luisa will help her find somewhere else to live. She shows her some potential rentals in the classifieds, and she says they’ll help cover rent.

Part 2
The Chump says it’s unjust for Alicia to lose her job if she’s better at it than Luisa. Julio says you can’t expect Albi to fire his own wife, and besides, Escobar has the hots for Alicia. He should think about his wife and family instead. Julio leaves and Alicia comes up, crying that she has no job and no place to live (she left out several important details). The chump promises to find a solution. Meanwhile Carla tells Carolina that her husband was “consoling” Alicia all yesterday afternoon and evening. She plans to tell Luisa all about it, and unmask that “witch in sheep’s clothing.”

Cristina has Vicky call the office, posing as a taxi dispatcher in Morocco. She wants to confirm Leo’s taxi reservation, and she gets Carolina to give her Leo’s date and time of arrival in Morocco, along with the name of the hotel where he’ll be staying. Carolina speculates to Clara about how fast Amalia is taking over Leo. She says Amalia “no corre sino vuela,” she doesn’t run, she flies. Clara thinks it’s strange that Leo didn’t tell her he had reserved a taxi.

Leo finds Natalia at Andrea’s house and orders her to come back home. She refuses, saying that she is going to marry Alejandro. The two are at a standoff, so Andrea, what a friend!, steps in the middle and suggests that all Alej needs is help getting a job. Leo says he’ll see what he can do. Like giving a child a lollipop, that’s all Nati needed; she agrees to come back home.

Marissa checks that Said and Jade are coming to the dinner at Lucia’s house. Lucia says that she invited Said and one wife, so she’s sure Jade will be there. Lucia is stressed about the whole thing. She calls Roberto to check up on him. He’s flirting with honies poolside but says he’s in his car, then conveniently loses the signal. Leo arrives home with Nati. Everyone is happy to see her except Marissa. Nati says Leo is going to get Alej a job, and Marissa starts her usual rant. She continues the rant when she’s alone with Lucia. Lucia tries to tell her to ease up, but Marissa says she’ll make sure Nati splits up with him.

Lucas had Carolina get Said’s address for him, and he drives up to her house, I guess so that he can sing “On the Street Where You Live” to her. He sees Jade come out of the house, she sees him, they gaze, commercial break, they gaze some more, and then Said comes out and hustles her back into the house without noticing Lucas. Inside, Said tells Jade he’s going to visit Mohammed but she can’t come, nanny-nanny-boo-boo. At Mohammed’s house Said makes excuses for Jade’s absence. Latifa worries to her husband that they couldn’t see her last time they visited Said’s house either, but Mo tells her not to meddle. Zamira finds Prince Amin using his telescope to watch the neighbor undress in front of an open window.

Nati tells Alej that Grandpa is going to get him a job. You can tell Alej is bothered by having a job arranged for him, but he decides that he’d rather be with Nati than be stubborn.

Ali tells Zoraida to hurry back from her trip. The other women in the house don’t even know how to make tea, much less cook dinner. Zoraida tells him she’ll be back, but she’s worried for Jade. So is Ali. In Miami, Said is surprised to see Zoraida. He says she can stay at Mohammed’s, but Zee corrects him. Tio Ali wants her to stay at Said’s house. Said has no choice but to comply. At the house, Jade asks Rania for her cell phone. Rania doesn’t want to turn it over because Said told her not to. Jade says that if she does, within a week Rania will not just be the first wife but the only one. Said arrives home with Amina and Zoraida. Jade is ecstatic to see Zee.

Enrique tells Lucas that the dinner is a bad idea. Lucas says he has to go. He’s sure Jade is being held “incommunicado” in her house. Enrique suggests that maybe Jade doesn’t want to see him. Lucas says he’s sure it’s not that, but he doesn’t say that he’s sure because he was stalking her house.

Clara gets a call from The Chump. He wants to take money out of their joint account. She races home to stop him. She won’t let him use their money like that, especially not for that arpia (hag).

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Well, the upside of coming home to no Dueña on my DVR is that I can devote all my attention to Corazon Salvaje tonight. I only pray it's worth it.

Mariela lets Jimena know that she knows what's up between her and Gabe. And she won't take that whole "he's White, I'm a Gypsy" crap for an excuse. Well, Jime says that's because she's never been hated for being who she is, had rocks thrown at her, had to be for a little tenderness or understanding. Mariela agrees, but says she's suffered the loss of a daughter who would be about Jimena's age and maybe would even have looked like her. So she'll talk to Jime as if she were her own daughter: "Don't let love and happiness go, my daughter." Jimena likes being called her daughter. No one has talked to her as sweetly before. If she'd had her mom, she figures mom would have talked to her like that. Well, Mariela is willing to call her daughter as much as she has to for Jimena to feel like she has a mom and for Mariela to feel like she has a daughter--even if they both know they're faking it.

Gabe runs into Branko. He refuses to give him the address where Jimena's working and suggests that Branko just wait for her to go home. He refuses to answer Salma's accusations, since he doesn't even know her. Gabe says he's got to get back to work. Branko reminds him a white boy can't date a Gypsy girl. Those Gypsies like to keep it pure, ya know. Gabe says he loves her and if they decide to be together no one will keep them apart. Branko says Jime already picked him and it can't be undone. Ever . EVER. Gabe winks at him insolently and leaves.

Rod figures the sheriff won't do anything because he hasn't been paid, so he will have to kill Juan himself. Seriously? After all these years he's going to get his own hands dirty? I'll believe that when I see it.

Rod talks to a couple of shady characters about attacking Juan at 10 outside the casino. Um, Rod, that's not doing it yourself.

Aimee fusses and fumes in the Love Cave. Juan wants her to break up with Renato already. He laughs at the idea that Ren would kill her. Aimee repeats his threats. She says everything is on his side and she'd rather let Juan kill her himself than throw herself on the rocks by breaking up with Ren. She says her only sin is her love for Juan. Juan calls BS and says all she has is fear. He didn't think she was so cowardly. Aimee whines. Juan says if he leaves with her it won't be in secret. If he takes her, she's going to have to be willing to face every danger and if not, he's no longer interested in her.

Rosenda cogitates. She's sure Juan DD's mom is alive, and if so that's a valuable secret. She wonders where MdR could be.

Sobbing over her dead baby doll, pondering her own mortality. She decides to go looking for Juan de Dios to leave with him. She kisses the baby doll and gets up. She tells JDD she wants to go with him. JDD's face appears in the moon.

Arcadio realizes Juan is MdR's son. He realizes the jig is up for the Montes de Oca's, but that also means he's in danger himself. He wishes he hadn't told Rosenda anything. He wonders how to keep her quiet.

Rosenda visits Rod. He's bitchy. Rosenda is happy about the easy access to Juan. He brushes her off and she actually says "but we love each other." He reacts predictably and then throws her out. And still she begs for a little of his fallen wood. They suck face and Leonarda busts them.

Regina talks to Clem about Juan. She gets it now. She lets Clem know that she went to visit her aunt's grave and tell her that Juan is alive and ask forgiveness on behalf of her dad. She hopes MdR can rest in peace now. Clem says she just went to remind Aimee about her promise to watch over them always and that even though she loves Juan, she won't let them betray Renato. Regina says she should have been married to Renato, damnit, not Federico. She's sure she'll be unhappy with him. She'd run away if she had more spine, but she doesn't want to put daddy's health in jeopardy. Reggietells her that Leo confessed to always being in love with Rod. Clem says that's been the cause of every bad thing that has happened in that house. True dat. Well, halfway true at least, the other half being Rod's "love" for MdR.

Leo calls Rosenda a "mujerzuela" (slut). Rod tries to calm her down, but she's on a tear. Rod asks if she wants the whole world to know. He tells Rosenda to leave and holds Leo back from going after her. She rants that she's given him everything and this is how he repays her. Rod asks who she thinks he is to disapprove of him. "I love you!" "Yeah, well, I never loved you and I never will. It was only pity sex." Well, that's basically what he says. She's brokenhearted. "You can't imagine what I've done for you." He doesn't care, and threatens to leave and go back to Europe with Reggie's money. The stupid bitch begs him not to go and to stay by her, even if he doesn't love her.

Juan tells Gabe the dinner was good for all. No one has to lie about who they are anymore. Juan thinks Noel and Renato are the only noble ones in the family. He says he refused to take the half of the finca that Renato offered. Gabe asks about Aimee. Well, about that. Juan is confused. He was just with her and she insisted on running off. He doesn't know if he will or not. His feelings haven't changed, but he doesn't want to betray Renato. Gabe says he hopes whatever Juan decides, it's what's right for him. Not like Gabe, suffering over Jimena because she's engaged to Branko. Juan is agitated by this news. Gabe declares he'll fight for her. Juan likes this news. Gabe says if Jimena accepts him, they'll run off together. Juan supports this. Gabe is grateful for everything Juan has taught him. Gabe tells Juan that Jimena is keeping Mariela company. Juan hopes she finds her daughter because it's an incurable pain, losing a parent or a child.

Branko tells Jimena she's prettier than the moon. She doesn't like it. He says she'll learn to love him. They just need to pick a wedding date. Jimena doesn't want to rush things. Salma spies on them as Branko kisses Jimena. She imagines it's Gabe and gets into it, but then she opens her eyes and freaks out. She says she needs time, she can't marry him until she's sure about her feelings. Then she runs off. Branko and Salma are grumpy.

Leonarda finds Rosenda in the kitchen. She smacks her around some more. "I warned you and you ignored me! You betrayed me! Get out now!" She refuses. But the secret isn't worth anything anymore. Rosenda says she knows about Juan's mom. Leo goes ballistic. Rosenda starts gagging and runs off to throw up. Leo realizes she's pregnant. She uses "preñada" which I was told in my college Spanish classes was a rude way of saying it, because it's how you say that an animal is pregnant. She realizes it's Rod's little woody.

Rosenda goes running to Rod and tells him they've got to talk. He brushes her off, but she says she is someone to him--she's his baby mama. Rod doesn't believe her, or so he says. He says she's always been a slut and she's not going to pin the baby on him. Rosenda claims he's been the only one. Rod throws her out despite her pleading. My, my, that Rod's certainly got a way with the ladies. Rod looks intrigued by the idea of a child.

Jimena thinks about Gabe. She can't love Branko! Her heart belongs to Gabe. Salma comes to bitch her out for leading Branko on. She wants her to leave Branko, but she can't. "We're engaged and I have to keep my word." "Even at the cost of your happiness?" Salma flounces off.

Rosenda goes to Arcadio for help. Um, yeah, that's going to go over well. She wants to know MdR's whereabouts so she can keep blackmailing Leo. Arcadio says she was stupid to throw the secret out like that. She begs some more. He says he doesn't give a crap about her or her fate. She's boring him already, so he throws her out.

Rosenda cries in the hallway. She asks God why he's abandoned her. I'm not touching that one. Then she asks for help.

MdR is having a hard time leaving the dead baby doll. Rosenda finds her cell and lets herself in. MdR shows her the dead baby doll. Rosenda asks "Who are you? Are you Arcadio's wife?" MdR says she only had one love, Juan de Dios. "He was a humble fisherman, but Rodrigo had him thrown in jail and Leo locked me up here for years." MdR asks for help to escape. Rosenda realizes she's Juan del Diablo's mom and…we'll find out what she does after the commercial break.

Or not.

Leo gripes Rod out some more for sleeping with the help. And impregnating the help. Another bastard in the family, she laments. Well, Rod says she can't prove anything. "People won't care!" Leo reminds him everybody hates him right now anyway, so of course people will talk. She wonders how Feddy will react to the scandal. Will he still want to be part of the family? Rod says they've got to keep Rosenda quiet the same way they kept the old Dr. Miranda quiet. He says she's got to be kept from opening her mouth. Leo says she'll help, for everyone's good. They'll get rid of her, definitively (oh? As in, not the way I "got rid of" Maria del Rosario?).

Clemencia asks Rosenda, in the kitchen, what she plans to do. Rosenda says she'll leave the finca. Clem says "I told you so." Rosie takes that gracefully. She doesn't feel so bad. She's got a way to destroy the Montes de Oca's. Clem will find out how soon enough. Rosenda doesn't know what to do right at the moment, though, but she's not afraid of anything. Clemencia gives her an encouraging smile before she goes. After Rosie leaves, Clem ponders her words and wonders what she means.

Arcadio is shocked at being asked to kill Rosenda. He grudgingly admits he doesn't have an objection. But he reminds them it's the second murder they've asked of him, the first being the old Dr. Miranda. Leo says he'll be well compensated. Ew. Arcadio says he's faithful, and as such, they'd better not forget it. He leaves and Leo holds out her hand for Rod to shake. They both avoid each other's eyes.

Gabe finds Jimena walking through a field in the middle of the night. He puts his hand over her mouth so she won't scream. Then he puts his mouth over her mouth. Oh, there was some talking, but who cares. He suggests they get out of there, like now! Somewhere no one will judge them. Go, you idiot. She hesitates. He tells her to pack. No, no packing, just leaving please. She agrees to go wherever he wants. More kissing. "No one will stop our love." Famous last words, kids. More kissing. Um, if they don't stop that they'll run out of night to run away in.

A dude reports to the sheriff that the Luzbel is back in port. The sheriff says for the guy to round up the crew of the boat that was attacked so they can identify Juan del Diablo. Hench dude figures Rodrigo will pay good money for that. Um, have these guys not heard the news? About Rod's wood?

Rod sits in his carriage, checking his watch. He expects that his hired thugs will off Juan at 10.

Rosie walks along the road with her giant suitcase, getting scared at every noise. Arcadio smashes her from behind with a rock. So far, she's got blood running out of one ear. He goes through her suitcase and extracts everything of value he finds, then tosses the clothes out. He figures his job is done and tells her "dead" body he's sorry and he did like her. I bet she's not dead. Amnesia, maybe?

Tomorrow: We're getting to a "decisive" chapter. Whatever. Wake me up when we get there. Although, ok, Rosenda and Rod getting busted was marginally exciting.

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1. Rosaura has brought several suitcases of make-up and shoes to Isabel's apartment and shows her ignorance by pointing to a painting of Mao and asking, "who's that nice Japanese fellow" ?
   
   Isabel says Gabriel, Rosaura's husband, has an outstanding lack of class - he kept her stuff!
   
   Rosaura complains about everything at Isabel's apartment - the water is cold, the breakfast isn't to her taste. Rosaura explains that cold showers are all very well for poor people, who are genetically adjusted to it. "It's so ugly to be poor," she emotes.
   
   
2. Jaime is semi-horrified to wake up with Julieta. He goes out to brood in the cold - she finds him, wonders why he's acting so odd, and insists he will be the first and last man in her life. She wants to hear the details of his past loves but he is reluctant and can't get over his double fears - that Vicki will get him, or Rafa will kill him.
   
   Jaime is cleaning up, they're getting ready to go home. She calls her mom - all is well. That means all 18 messages on Jaime's cellphone must be from Vicki Vicki Vicki...
   
   
3. Rafa and Ale got their sweet night together and wake in each other's arms. Rafa is afraid it will be like the other times - that after this wonderful romantic night Ale will repent and (pretend to) forget - but she insists, not this time. They are novios now! They should go off to work but they duck back under the covers.
   
   Then they have a nice breakfast together. Rafa promises he will keep paying as he promised. Ale: "I'm more interested in your other promise!" "I have two years before I'll be done with my economic promise to you - the other one is for life."
   
   She asks what her dad wanted and he won't tell, but she guesses. "Yes, I promised not to come between you and Marco - and not to be in your life any more, and as you see, I'm not keeping that promise."
   
   Then they're finally off to start their day. There are no taxis in this corner of the world, they'll have to hitch a ride on a truck. Though he's supposed to go back to Siglo, Rafa says he'll take her to Cucuyoc first, since she has never done this before. They inform Susana that they're happy. Rafe has lots of phone messages to listen to but here's a bus! Too bad, Vicki Vicki Vicki!
   
   Susana says she'll cover for them. She tells Claudia there's no meeting today. VVV calls but Susana tolerates the yelling and insults and tells nothing.
   
   The sweethearts arrive in Cucoyoc. Ale teaches Rafa the vacuum cleaner kiss, the pengin kiss, the butterfly kiss - and the Alejandra Alvarez de Castillo kiss, which is best of all. She goes up to her friend's room. Rafa will wait in the Plaza.
   
   
4. Marco's night was not so great: his wake-up pills, combined with whiskey, are boinging away - as long as he pretends Carmelita is Angeline Jolie. He preens a bit - "Men who get a lot of money for nights like this - Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and me!"
   
   Carmela has a nice black negligee and things are going ok - until - the ghosts of Rafa and Ale, embracing, appear in the bed and Marco leaves screaming. Carmela is furious.
   
   Chavez comes next morning to Marco's house; uh-oh, it's never good when Marco's hair is tousled all up in the air. Marco admits he couldn't give Carmelita what she demanded. Chavez wants to console him but Marco, hilariously, barks: "Chavez, don't touch me! I'm still under effect of those pills!" Chavez: "With me, NO! ... Marco, we can't go on like this -let's just reserve a prison cell. Or - you need to ask Carmela for a second chance!" "I don't have spirit or body." Chavez says he'll call - "I don't want to go to jail just because you're in a depre!"
   
   Chavez calls Carmelita and makes excuses for Marco: he's under pressure and has hallucinations. "He's talking with his psychiatrist right now. He's in an ocean of tears about last night, give him another chance." Then to Marco: "OK, I calmed her down. Remember, you vowed to kill Medina and get your woman back. Dealing with Carmela is part of that."
   
   How can they get rid of Rafa, who now has a good job and is paying his debt dutifully? Chavez decides Rafa's family is his greatest weakness. If, for instance, his mother sold their house for some reason, she'd go to jail. Chavez thinks they can get her to sign a bill of sale without knowing - "these people usually don't read the small print. Then we'll have her son in our hands!" He has some guy "Frank" who will handle this assignment.
   
   Marco calls Claudia and finds out Ale and and Rafa will be out of town till about four, so the dastardly deed should be immediate!

Tomorrow: Rafe and Ale arrive at Auto Siglo holding hands and kissing.

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EPISODE #72:
* Maria holds her doll baby and shows Mirta the letter from Constanza, and tells her that Constanza accuses Leona of killing her. They need to hide and guard the letter - it is very important.

* Noel, Rod, Leona and Renato discuss the arranged marriage of Regina and Federico. Noel knows Regina doesn’t love Federico and wonders if she was somehow convinced to agree to this in order for Rod to get his hands on her inheritance.

* Maria hugs and sings to her baby dolly. Arcadio spooks her as he enters the cell. She panics and runs for the bed. Arcadio is drinking heavily from his little bottle of rum. He eyeballs her and really wants to have sex with her. She squeals and tells him to stay away from her. They fight as he continues his advances. He starts to touch her and she fights back. He smacks her on the head with his rum bottle and she falls unconscious on the bed.

* The family gathers around the dining room table for lunch. Noel asks Regina directly if she really loves Federico and really wants to marry him. Feddy tells him not to doubt his sincerity in the marriage proposal. Regina assures Noel that she really wants to marry with Feddy. Leona and Rod think it is time to do a family toast. Renato says they can when all the family is in the room. Everyone is stunned when Renato brings Juan in the room and introduces him as his brother-cousin. Aimee and Regina are stunned and can’t believe it. Renato explains his parents are Juan San Roman and Maria del Rosario Montes de Oca. Rod is outraged and furious. Juan defends his mother.

* Maria is awake again and fights to keep Arcadio away from her and not to touch her. She is shaking and scared. Arcadio starts to attack and says he will prove he is as much a man as Juan de Dios was. She struggles as he moves in close to her.

* Juan argues with Rod about his place in the family. Rod huffs, puffs and stomps towards the door. Leona stops him and whispers for him to calm down and stay - at least for Regina and Feddy’s sake (and reminds him about Regina’s inheritance). Rod takes a really deep breath, composes himself and returns to the table. Leona thinks they should celebrate the happy engagement now. Noel and Renato invite Juan to join them. Juan accepts. He walks over to the table, picks up a glass and toasts to Regina’s happiness.

* Arcadio steals the baby doll away from Maria. Maria goes crazy and wants her baby son back. Arcadio laughs and says the doll was from Constanza’s trunk. Maria continues to rant about wanting her baby back. Mirta appears and tries to help Maria get the baby doll away from Arcadio. Arcadio snags the letter away from Mirta - the ladies go to opposite walls of the cell. He looks at the letter and knows it is the missing letter from Constanza. He leaves with the letter. Maria cries over her baby son. Mirta sits with her.

* Mariela and her parents are happy because she has finally come to the realization that her little daughter isn’t coming home and she needs to move on with her life.

* Gabe and Jimena are on the street. They talk about what happened at the gazebo. Gabe tells her he was there and saw her and Branko kiss. Jimena is still upset that he was late and Branko showed up first. Gabe tries to apologize and seduce a kiss from her. She is still upset and tells him it is too late, she is now engaged to Branko and can’t break her promise to him now. Salma(?) the rival gypsy girl is spying on them from behind the garden wall/gate.

* Noel, Feddy and Juan are in the front room with Renato and Aimee. Leona enters and apologizes for Rod, he didn’t feel well so he went to his bedroom. Noel apologizes for Regina, apparently she didn’t feel well either and went to her room.

* Maria cries and mourns over the death of her baby son; she thinks Juan de Dios won’t return for her. Maria and Mirta cry.

* Regina visits Auntie Maria’s grave. She tells the tombstone that her son is alive after all. She also apologizes for all the evil deeds that her dad did to her and her son; she prays that Aimee and Juan will finally put an end to their secret love affair and Aimee will stop obsessing over Juan.

* Gabe sits and reflects on his love for Jimena and how he lost her. Dr. Pablo sits with him and talks to him about his own heartbreak frustrations with Regina now being engaged to Federico.

* Leona asks Juan if he will become part owner of the ranch now. Juan explains to her, Renato and Aimee that he has no interest in taking control of the ranch - that the only owner of the ranch will always be Renato. Noel then blurts out that Juan really is wealthy with his inheritance from his adopted father, Sr. Aldama. Aimee is intrigued. Juan is a little embarrassed.

* Dr. Pablo continues to tell Gabe that he has always loved Regina but she has always given her heart to another. Gabe then reveals his love for a gypsy girl, who is now engaged to another gypsy. Dr. advises him to wait for her.

* Griselda and Jimena discuss Jimena’s work offer. G thinks it is a good idea and advises Jimena to pilfer some jewels and other items from the lady. Jimena thinks that is stealing and won’t do it - she isn’t a thief. G. tells her "suit yourself" and walks away. Just then, Salma(?) appears and starts to scold Jimena for lying.

* Noel continues to tell Renato, Aimee, Feddy and Leona all about Juan’s wealth and business deals. Renato tells Juan that he is welcome to stay and work from the ranch. Juan hesitates. Aimee insists. Feddy comments. Juan accepts.

* Jimena and Salma(?) continue to discuss Jimena’s secret meeting with Gabe earlier that day. She loves Branko and won’t let Jimena break his heart. Jimena defends herself and is confused what Salma wants her to do. Salma says next time, there may be a payment involved.

* As Juan walks to the side of the room, Aimee touches her hair and then walks over to Juan. She whispers that she needs to talk with him in private. Juan gulps, turns and asks Noel about the weather forecast (maybe a rainstorm is coming?). Noel comments, then Leona and Aimee respond as well.

* At the beach, Branko is skinny-dipping in the waves of the ocean. Salma slinks over to the beach and starts to undress.

* At the house, Jimena and Gabe are waiting for Mariela. Mariela stays hidden in the hallway and spies on them. Gabe needs to talk - he whispers to her that he loves her.

* In the water, Salma tells Branko that she loves him. Branko tells her that he loves Jimena; that they are engaged to be married. Salma tells him repeatedly that Jimena is tricking him, that she is with Gabe. He doesn’t believe her; drops her in the water and walks back to shore alone.

* Jimena tells Gabe that their love can’t go any further. He is christian and she is a gypsy. It is best for them to separate and forget about each other.

* Rosie and Arcadio meet in his room. She intrigues him with her duties as servant in the household and how she learned a huge secret - that Juan del Diablo is really Leona’s nephew. Arcadio can’t believe it and starts to mumble that Juan del Diablo is dead. Rosie is impactado.

* Juan and Noel smile at each other and Juan excuses himself. He bumps into Aimee and excuses himself again. He talks with Renato and Leona. Then he and Leona leave.

* Rosie and Arcadio get into a heated discussion about Arcadio’s mumbling about Juan del Diablo. He thinks the secrets should remain secrets to the grave. Rosie is upset and grumbles they need to bring someone down to their level. Arcadio ushers her out of the room. Alone, Arcadio grumbles his frustration about Maria loca’s son, and looks down at Constanza’s letter in his hand.

* Aimee and Clemencia are alone in the bedroom. Aimee warns Clem. to stay away from her and not interfere with her life. Clem and Aimee have a battle of wits, words and exchange threats. Clem gets the last word - she warns Aimee that she will never let anyone interfere with her keeping her promise to Constanza. Clem leaves. Aimee puffs.

* In private, Juan and Leona have a discussion. He tells her that he knows she gave the order for his arrest and that he was put in the same cell that his father was held in before he was born. Juan then scolds her for all the harm she caused his parents and him. He vows to make her pay for everything. He leaves. Leona mutters to herself that he can try but she will make her sister pay first.

ADVANCE: A main turning point in the drama.

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