Caray, Caray!

¿Qué fue lo qui dijiste? What did you say? Said asks Rania furiously.

'Lo que oíste, 'What you heard, replies Rania, I know you have a lover who is Lucas' wife. 'Lo mismo que Jade ha hecho contigo, tú lo estás haciendo conmigo,' You are doing the same thing to me that Jade did to you, continues Rania. Said dares her to tell the Sheikh. But we know that Rania isn't going to do that.

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Gabe lies on the beach, bleeding. I kind of hoped that maybe she was seeing something that hadn't happened yet, but apparently not. Gabe begs God to let him see Jimena one more time before he shuffles off his mortal coil. I'm not sure how he's going to get out of this one.

Maria del Rosario tells a white dove that their son isn't dead. He's in danger, but love will save him. She releases the dove outside as Jacinta looks on.

Reggie struggles on with Juan. She tells him he has to live! For their love! Remigio comes in, finally, and Reggie tells him about Juan's fever. Remi goes running off.

Remi tells Santos, who says they've got to go to a port to get medicine. Pedro says they've gotten word from Gabe that Juan now owns half the finca, but also that Renato is gunning for him. That's why they need to avoid ports, but at the same time, they don't want Juan to die.

Philippe, the doc, and Fifi go riding around looking for Brigitte. They're on the beach, in the dark of night. The doc thinks that if Brigitte was attacked, they probably dumped her body in the jungle. Fifi refuses to believe that Brigitte is dead and says they should look somewhere else. Instead of finding any sign of Brigitte, they find Gabe. Philippe and the doc drag him out of the water. He's not dead, but he's weak from blood loss.

Regina refuses to let Remigio take over for her. She won't leave her husband, damnit! She asks what they're going to do. Remi says they're going to go get some medicine. Reggie is thrilled. She whispers to Juan that he's going to get better.

Philippe and the Doc get Gabe loaded into the carriage.

The boyz say they'll have to draw straws to decide who's actually going to get the medicine. Santos suggests they make the pickup in drag. But this time it should be "Pedra" and "Eusebia".

The "gals" run into a patrol and can't agree on where they're from. They giggle girlishly that they're lost, that's why they can't remember which direction they came from. The soldier says if they don't put out, he'll detain them. And he means it. Pedra insists on being flirted with before she gives it up. She tells him to close his eyes and pucker up. In the meantime, they prepare to punch the soldiers out, but have to get them to close their eyes again. They hit and run for the boat.

Branko finds Brigitte's shoe during his endless search for Jimena. He goes to the nearby cliff edge and sees her body. He climbs down to check the body. I'm guessing he's guessing he'd get accused of murder if he reports it to the cops, just like last time he found a dead body. Hey, how come Branko has to find all the dead bodies?

The guys get back to the ship and recount their adventure. They also say they found out that the procession of the local Virgen won't be until tomorrow. Remigio has heard this Virgen is "milagrosa" and says they've got to go pray to her for Juan to recover. They all agree that they're doing this whether they get busted or not.

Renato continues reading Reggie's diary. The captain comes to see him and says they've gotten a cablegram telling them exactly where Luzbel is. They'll catch up by tomorrow. Ruh roh. The captain leaves and Renato spends some more quality time with his sword and his delusions.

Remigio comes into the cabin with the medicine. They get Juan out of his shirt. Reggie tries to get Juan to take the pills, but she's having trouble. He acts like he's choking on them.

Branko reports the body. Dumbass. He gets a predictable response from the sheriff. And this time there's no Gabe to get him out of jail. He gets dragged off, screaming that he didn't kill her.

Federico and Eloisa get off on their alleged brilliance and their murderous plans. The dressmaker listens at the door and hears them planning to kill Fully, in league with Grizzy. Well, I guess this is just too much for her. She wonders how much money she can get off Fully for ratting them out.

Fifi hopes the doc can save Gabe's life. There's a knock at the door and Philippe goes to answer. It's the sheriff. He tells the gals that they found Brigitte. Then he flippantly tells them she's dead. Philippe faints. The gals start crying. The sheriff says they've got a guy for it, but not enough evidence. So in the meantime, he'll have to shut down the casino until he gets some proof. He picks up some coins lying on a table and asks if he was clear that the place is "clausurado." He tosses the coins in his hand and laughs.

Colibri gets reassurance from the boyz that Juan is going to pull through. Reggie comes in to see what's up with them. They tell her they're going to pray. She won't leave Juan. Juan comes shambling in, insisting he wants to go with them. He's happy that Reggie is happy to see him up and around. The boyz brag that Reggie was watching over him all night. She doesn't want him to go, though. She tells him that he's being hunted and will be apprehended as soon as he sets foot on land. Oh, and also he owns half of the finca.

Noel delivers the news to Rod that Brigitte was killed. And also that Branko's being blamed for her death. Rod's like, "damn gypsies." Noel doesn't believe Branko did it, not for a minute! There was no reason for Branko to do it. He figures the sheriff is being unjust, yet again. Rod supposes Noel will be defending Branko, like he always defends the riff raff. Noel says he doesn't want to talk about it. He just came to inform Rod that he needs to go down and give his "declaración" because the casino staff all said Brigitte was coming to talk to him when she went missing. And Leonarda will also have to testify, because Rod told the casino staff that Leonarda was there with him. Haha. Good luck with that! Noel says both Rod and Leo are also looking like they might be guilty of murdering that poor girl!

The procession of the Virgen de la Cueva proceeds, including the crew of Luzbel, Juan, and Reggie. Juan is leaning on her pretty heavily. He insists he has to make it to the Virgen. Everyone is leaving her flowers. Juan and Reggie make it to the front of the group. Reggie grabs some water from among all the greenery and re-baptizes him Juan de Dios. Or maybe it's re-re-baptizes him.

Leo wanders into the dining room, looking a little on the pale side. She caresses Rod's usual chair, then sits in it. Clem serves her some breakfast. Leo cries in her big bags of money that she never thought she'd be there all alone. Clem reminds her that the first grandchild is on the way to start filling the house up. Aimee comes in to have breakfast and says she's so lonely without Renato. Leo won't eat breakfast with her and storms off. She tells Aimee she knows that Aimee is lying about missing Renato. Leo says Aimee had better pray that Renato comes back in one piece. Clem can't get Leo to leave Aimee alone.

Juan tells Reggie that if she'd let him die, she'd be a free woman right now. Reggie's like, "What the hell do I want to be free for if I don't have you, you dumbass!" She tells Juan she loves him more than he can imagine. Well, he doesn't imagine she loves him all that much, so that leaves a lot of room.

Rod rants and raves that Noel isn't trying to weasel Rod and Leo out of having to testify. Noel says they're implicated in her murder and if they refuse to go in to give statements, it only makes them look more guilty. Noel knows that Rod had Brigitte in the house several times. That's HAD her, in case he wasn't clear. And he'll spill the beans about that if Rod and Leo don't do as they're told. He has nothing to fear from them because he has nothing to hide. Rod arrogantly declares that he and Leo have nothing to hide either. Noel asks if he's sure about that. "Are you sure you and Leo have nothing to hide? Nothing you're ashamed of?" Noel accuses them of being lovers. Ew, Noel, gross!

Reggie is crying. She says when she heard Juan's story she was moved. She suffered for him. She tells him she has a story too. Her mother died before she could really get to know her; her father always rejected her; her godmother looked down on her…and Renato ignored her. Well, Reggie at least doesn't think about Renato anymore. They smile at each other.

The captain asserts his alpha male status once again as he and Renato set foot on shore.

Rod says that's a "calumnia." Then he throws Leo under the bus and says she kissed him, and he never responded to her her excessive displays of affection. He would never betray Noel. Noel's not buying it. He'd like to keep thinking Rod is still a gentleman. Rod denies there was ever any brotherhood between them. Especially since Noel always goes against him. Noel says he just disagreed with Rod and Rod refused to listen to him. Rod insists there's never been anything between him and Leo. He's incapable of betraying Noel. No response from Noel.

Clemencia reminds Leo that Aimee is Renato's wife and her goddaughter. Leo says she rejects her. She doesn't know how Renato chose such a poisonous animal as her. Leo says nothing Aimee says will rid her of the hate she has for her. Aimee says "wah, wah, you promised to defend me!" Leo says, only from Renato. Clemencia gets slapped for asking if there will ever be peace in this house. Leo says she's never done anything but care for everyone and in return she and Renato have been taken advantage of. Aimee's tears no longer move her. Aimee reminds her about the baby, which Leo says is the only thing that's saving her right now. But once the baby's born, she'll take it away from Aimee and raise it herself. Aimee faints. Clemencia yells at Leo that she's going to make Aimee lose the baby if she's not careful.

Juan tells Reggie he has to go report the cargo they brought into port. He insists on doing it alone, except for Colibri. Reggie agrees Colibri can stay. She lets Remigio take her back to the ship. Juan plants a big 'ol kiss on her before she leaves.

Clem and Leo get Aimee into bed. Clem says she's not defending Aimee, but the child. Leo tells Clem to call for the doctor. Aimee was faking it, predictably. Leo watches her from the foot of the bed.

Doc Miranda attends to Gabe. He tells him to be strong if he wants to see Jimena again. Doc thought bubbles there's too much bad juju going on in town. He wonders who would have attacked Gabe.

Servando sings to himself as he hides the knife he used on Gabe under his carriage. He thought bubbles that no one suspects him and keeps singing and brandishing his knives.

Jimena goes to Raul's house looking for Gabe. Salma comes in and sees her. She dismisses the maid. Jimena is shocked to see her there. They exchange "What are you doing here?"-s. Salma announces she's Mariela's daughter. She tells Jimena to shut it. Jimena starts shouting for Mariela and Salma throws her out. Mariela comes downstairs and Salma says it was just a girl who came begging. Mariela is happy that Salma is so charitable. She asks to hear about Salma's life. Salma says it was a hard life, with lots of hard times, misery, and hunger. But mostly she suffered because Jimena was always jealous of her. She mistreaded her and lied about her because Grizelda liked her better. Mariela has a hard time believing it. Salma blames Jimena about the worst times in her life. Mariela looks troubled by the vague accusations.

The casino staff are in mourning. Jimena is glad to see them and tells them about Grizzy selling her off. They tell her about Brigitte being dead. Jimena shares their anguish. Philippe says they're waiting for the body to be handed over to them. They tell Jimena that they suspect Rod. They also suspect him of making an attempt on Rosenda's life, which is why neither Rosenda nor Madame are there right now. Fifi says it's just too much--Rosenda, Brigitte, then last night…Gabe. Jimena freaks out. "I knew it, I knew it!" She goes running off.

Colibri whines about not being able to find the sweets he was looking for. Juan agrees to let him go look and says he'll wait for him at the boat. The coast guard captain asks if Juan is the guy he's looking for. He arrests Juan.

Jimena comes running into Doc Miranda's place and sees Gabe. She asks Gabe who did this to him. The doc says he's stable for the moment.

Juan tells the captain he's not a "prófugo" and was avoiding the coast of Veracruz as he was told to do via cablegram. He has been using the boat to haul cargo, that's all. Colibri watches the proceedings. The captain asks where the Luzbel I is. Juan informs him it's back at Peñon del Diablo and is his only property. He says he posted bail. The captain says the bail has been revoked. "Noel took it back?" Renato says he did it. We get flashes to the inevitable swordfight. And no idea what's on deck for tomorrow.

Milagrosa=miraculous, performs lots of miracles
Clausurado=closed
Declaración=statement, testimony
Calumnia=defamation
Prófugo=fugitive

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Last night, everything sparkled with hope and glamor. In the light of day, hope turns to disappointment. And even Tío Ali lets us down.

In their hotel room the spiteful Marisa and Said continue their favorite kind of pillow talk:
¿Por quién sientes más rabia? Jade o Lucas?
Who inspires more rage in you, Jade or Lucas, Marisa wants to know.
Lucas, of course, answers Said. Jade was always thinking of him, even when we were making love. (Does anyone else find this remark as funny as I do? I mean come on, it’s like the definition of Chutzpah: the kid who kills his parents throwing himself on the mercy of the court because he’s an orphan!)

The new kid in town, Sein, is holding court at Salamandra and it looks like all the ladies are already smitten with him, especially Diana. Malicia announces Said’s arrival. Sein asks why Mohamed didn’t come to the opening last night:
Es muy pegado a las costumbres.
He adheres strictly to the customs (literally ‘pegado’ means ‘stuck’ or even ‘glued’), explains Said, and doesn’t like to go places where they sell alcohol. That may change for him when his children grow up, speculates Sein.

And one of those children, Samira, is indeed, preparing to broaden her father’s horizons. She has written, in a dreamy flowery adolescent script, “Te quiero Carlos” in her notebook. Latifa comes in to ask how the party was and whether she played the music her aunt Nazira had given her. No, she says, they would have laughed at me.

There is more than one drama playing out in Mohamed’s place today:
Latifa tells Jade that she is worried about Samira and is afraid she will grow up with the problems Jade has had. Jade smiles and says she wishes Jadiya were more like Samira.

When Lucas arrives, Ali tries to dissuade him from marrying Jade with arguments we’ve heard before about trying to recapture the past and challenging destiny, but Lucas stands firm, insisting that it is a question of future, not past, and he will be true to Jade always. Well then, says Ali:
A Said le diré cual ha sido la decisión que he tomado. Te voy a entregar a Jade.
I will tell Said the decision I have made. I’m going to give you Jade.

At the Casa Ferrer, Lucas tells Mama Rosa he is moving into the house he bought for him and Jade. Nati appears angry and refuses to listen to Lucas' reasons. After he leaves, Rosa remarks that lately Nati has become very aggressive.

Brief ugly street scene: Hilda tells the sKanK she is going to Roberto’s house.

Escobar is in the clinic, phoning Fernando, wanting to get together with him, but Fernando brushes him off. Anita overhears the conversation and when asked, tells Escobar he created the problem by his immature and irresponsible behavior.

At Empresa Ferrer, Clara tells Enrique that she’s pretty sure Fernando is smoking pot. Enrique offers to talk to him (perhaps he wants the name of Fer’s dealer).

Lucia’s maid introduces sKanK2, Consuelo, who will be helping out with the housework. Inexplicably, S2 has brought along the uberSkank, Hilda. Hilda tells Lucia she knows Roberto from the club – he hangs out at the pool, he’s so popular and well-known there. (Hilda speaks English here, sort of. Interestingly, in this and many TNs, English and or Spanglish are markers for low class or lack of education.). Lucia immediately calls Roberto to try to get at the truth (Good luck with that!)

Luisa would like to have a dinner for Padre Andres, Ali and Daniel but Albi, of course, has too much work.

Estela asks Daniel about the costume party he went to. She notices his fascination with fabric. He had a good time, he says, but didn’t meet the woman with the veil, the one he has dreamed of. (I will avoid all cross-dressing references and jokes)

In a scene that seems weirdly out of place because Jade has a head scarf and seems to be going out, Latifa reminds her cousin that she will be paying a high price for her freedom.

When Said arrives at Mohamed’s apartment, Ali tries to give him his decision about Jade. Listen to me first, interrupts Said:
Me retracto mi decisión; ya no quiero el divorcio.
I retract my decision; I no longer want a divorce.
Ali appears impactado. You know about the three strikes and you’re out rule, right, Said? You renounced Jade once in my presence, a second time in Zoraida’s presence; by law you can’t retract this third divorce. But Ali, pleads Said, isn’t there something you can do?
Well…we’d have to get the family council to meet, bring Abdul back…
(Oh noooooo! Et tu, Ali??? At this point Mr. Maven rushes in to soothe me, alarmed at the abuses I am shouting at the TV. I settle down.)
Apparently, Mohamed is as upset as I am – his eyes pop alarmingly when Said tells him what he has decided to do.

Jade, in blissful ignorance, is dreaming aloud of her happiness with Lucas. And surely with the Naz on my side, I’ll get custody of Jadiya…

But why?? Mohamed demands to know. Whether it’s love or obsession, I don’t know, answers Said. But I can’t live without her. But you have Rania, reasons Mohamed, a virtuous woman.
Puedo respirar sin Rania; no consigo hacerlo sin Jade.
I can breathe without Rania; I can’t manage to do so without Jade.

And in Fez, Tío Abdul is grumbling: ¡Otro consejo de familia! (Another family council). Road trip: Abdul, Amina, Zoraida – and little Zumaya gets to go too, since Abdul doesn’t have the heart to leave her alone.

Back at Mohamed’s place, the Naz breezes in and greets Ali. When Jade sees her, she tries to thank her for allowing her to see Jadiya but the Naz acts like she doesn’t know what she’s talking about and goes into one of her rants.

Lucas is at his new house happily preparing for Jade’s arrival.

Marisa arrives at Casa Ferrer to be told that Lucas se fue de la casa. (Lucas left the house.)
Nati complains that her parents can move out, but she can’t. Rosa says: Children leave their parents’ house, but who ever heard of parents leaving their children? You’re so right, says good-hearted Marisa. If Lucas has left, I’ll move back in. (As inconvenient as it will be to live in this mansion and have my every need attended to.)

A hopeful Lucas keeps his appointment with Ali only to hear the shocking news:
Las cosas han cambiado. Ya no te puedo entregar a Jade. Said se arrepintió.
Things have changed. I can’t turn over/entrust Jade to you. Said has changed his mind.

At Casa Ferrer, the Good Mother Marisa has come home! I’m here to stay with you, she tells Nati. You the one who took Alej’s job away, a less than delighted Nati spits out at her.

And a desolate Lucas returns to an empty house…

Jade confronts Ali. I’m just following the letter of the law, he claims. Oh no, says Jade, you could have kept this from happening. When Jade leaves the room, Latifa asks Ali if what Jade said was true: Could you have stopped Said’s challenge? Ali admits that he could have, but he wanted to avoid resentment in the family and he wanted Abdul to participate in the decision.

Two-faced Said returns to his double-wife double-winged house; he catches a glimpse of Rania on the phone. Amina has called to pass along the news that Jade is Coming Back! Said goes to Jadiya’s room, kisses his daughter, and then to Jade’s closet to sniff her clothes. Rania watches through narrowed eyes. Said catches her watching him. She can no longer contain herself: Why can’t you love me? Jade betrayed you, she never loved you. She told me this herself – not once but many times!
Cállate o te voy a castigar!
Shut up/be quiet or I’ll punish you.
The punishment: one month without her husband. That’s no punishment for you, Said, remarks Rania bitterly:
Tú tienes a Jade y tú tienes a tu amante occidental!
You have Jade and you have your western lover.

Credits roll.

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Hello everyone. Recapping today? Me, Private 057. I guess a quick explanation is in order. I will be recapping every other week in place of Melinama as part of a deal that we made over the weekend. Don't worry, Melinama will still be recapping the Tuesdays that I don't. A special shout out to Melinama for giving me a chance at this recapping stuff.

So moving on to the recap...

We start off with the last scene from last night. Carmela is fuming away and Marcos calls Chavez to warn him of the impending prison threat.

Then we move to the bar where Jaime is just returning from the bathroom and Rafa tells him to close his fly. Jaime giggles while he closes his zip until... well until his smile turns into a grimace. Rafa tells him that he won't be able to have kids any more.

Now on to the Vicky situation. What is Rafa going to tell Vicky's family now that he doesn't have the money any more? Well, there is only one thing that Rafa can do: face them and let them decide what to do. Jaime asks whether Rafa thinks he can escape the marriage just like that. "Well if they kill me I can't marry Vicky anyway, right?" The only good thing is that Rafa has the deal with Marian Celeste and that will bring in money. Plus the bank loan is still out there. Jaime asks Rafa if he thinks that he can just leave Vicky's family on a tangent. Rafa leaves to see Vicky's family.

Outside the bar Jaime gives Rafa his last few pieces of advice, one in particular: do not cancel the wedding! If you do, well I loved you like a brother and you won't meet my kids. WHAT? What kids? Hmm... don't mind me - focus on Vicky's family. Jaime promises Rafa that he will always be there for Rafa's family. Just as Rafa leaves the bar, Ale arrives.

Ale enters "El Oasis" (the bar's name) and asks for Rafa. She is told that he just left with Jaime. Ale asks if he left to go home. Probably (more like he went to hell). She gets the address (again) and is told that if he's not there his mother and sister will be there. Ale has a flashback to the phone conversation she had with Leonor. Ale then orders a tequila.

Meanwhile El Dandy is questioning Susana: Why are Ale and Rafa not back yet? Susana tells Dandy that if he's so curious he should call Rafa. Maybe he's with one of those beautiful women that Dandy likes so much, like Marian Celeste. Dandy then tries to remind Susana that the Celeste incident was a misunderstanding. Susana then answers that Nelson sees very well... especially with a pair of legs in front of him... she leaves and tells Dandy they'll talk tomorrow.

Pepeto comes into the scene and finds out that Ale told the whole conversation to Susana.

Back at the bar Ale is finishing her tequila and gets a phone call from Susana. Susana asks where she is and whether she's with Rafa yet. Ale tells her that she's in a bar nearby Rafa's house having a tequila. Susana asks her why in the world would she do that. Ale says its to gather strength to face Rafa and her mom. Susana warns her to go to Rafa's house immediately. Ale tells her not to worry because around these parts Rafa is an idol - if she identifies herself as his friend nothing is going to happen to her. Susana is still not sure but Ale tells her not to worry, she's on her way to Rafa's house.

Back at Siglo Susana leaves and Ramirez is being questioned by the rest of the group. News has spread that he was kicked out of the house by his mother. Marino intervenes and asks them if they never got kicked out of their house.

Just then Trapito closes the doors because Marino's women have come to Siglo. Ramirez goes out to talk with them in the middle of his "pain". Marino reminds him that he is not paying. Ramirez opens the doors and all of Marino's women start to kiss him and picks up one of Marino's sons. Marino looks puzzled. Rosaura says that for them Ramirez is like the uncle. Bebe tells them that someone should offer Ramirez a place to live while the situation with his mom is resolved. The group pressures Marino to give Ramirez a place to stay, but Marino isn't caving... until Claudia asks Marino if he prefers that one of his women give him a place to stay.

Back at the de la Parra residence the future of Rafa is being discussed. The brothers want him to return the money and cancel the wedding. Of course Vicky doesn't agree. After some back and forth until Vicky comes up with the perfect solution: Beat him up but leave him alive so they can get married! Just then the Rafa arrives. So where is the money they ask. Rafa doesn't have it and Vicky's family wants it. Don Gaston interrupts and lets Rafa explain himself away.

Ale has finally arrived at Rafa's house. Leonor answers the door and starts to tell Ale off. Leonor doesn't let up and tells Ale that everything in the house is theirs because of hard work. Leonor then tells Ale "You are nothing like your father." Ale is surprised. Leonor keeps going: Ale's father is educated, prudent (guess she hasn't seen him preparing for the duel) and he also came here on good terms to talk with Rafa. He has nothing to do with Ale's temperament and aggressiveness.

Ale finally gets a word in. She tells Leonor she is here to apologize to Rafa for something that she did that was very bad. Plus Rafa has been Ale's life since the night that he crashed into her. But if Leonor isn't going to let her in then at least let Ale wait outside.

Ale also wants to clean up the image that Leonor has of her. It's true: Ale has been pretty rude to Leonor. Leonor then invites Ale in. Leonor asks Ale if she would like coffee or something. Ale asks if there's something a little stronger. Leonor says that the only thing that they have is tequila. Perfect because that's what Ale was going for anyway, Rafa taught her how to drink it. While Leonor goes to get the bottle, Ale takes the picture of Rafa that is on the table.

Back to Siglo. Ramirez gets back to Marino and tells him that he got rid of all his women. Marino gives Ramirez a place to stay but asks Ramirez why he's so friendly with his women. Ramirez has that guilty look (hmm what IS Ramirez up to with those women?).

Ale talks a little about the guarantee with Leonor. Julieta comes in. Another faceoff until Leonor calms her down. Ale explains the reason for her visit and Julieta sits down even though she is not completely sold on the idea.

Back to Rafa in Hell. Don Gaston reminds Rafa that he got 4.5 million pesos and he promised to marry Vicky. But Rafa was cheating (poniendole los cuernos) on Vicky at the restaurant. Rafa can't deny it because he got caught. Rafa tries to explain but the brothers don't give him a chance.

Don Gaston interrupts again and asks them what exactly they saw Rafa doing with Ale. They say, for starters, Rafa was at the restaurant without telling Vicky and his phone was off. Gaston wants them to be more specific. Were they kissing? Were they hugging? Rafa speaks up and explains the whole deal thing, that has nothing to do with what he is being accused of. Gaston wants to know if the brothers saw anything that can contradict what Rafa is saying. Mumble, mumble, mumble. Well then why the tempest in a teapot (tormenta en vaso de agua)?

Vicky cries to Papa Gaston that she was told that Rafa was having fun with a friend. Rafa tells them that it was a misunderstanding and as they saw there was nothing going on. Rafa tells them that he knows that he has a commitment with them but that's why he asked for a loan from the bank.

The brothers are mad. What about the wedding? Rafa tries to talk his way out of the wedding but the brothers apply blade pressure. Vicky jumps in and assures her family that Rafa is just here to make sure everything is fine. He wants to live a little longer. Gaston asks Rafa if that is true. Rafa tells them that Vicky is completely right. Gaston asks Rafa if he has paid Ale the money yet. Rafa says yes and Gaston tells him to guarantee the house asap. Gaston and the brothers leave Vicky and Rafa alone.

Chavez and Marco go to the bar. They are lamenting themselves over their imminent trip to jail. Marco tells Chavez the only way out is to pay Carmela the money she wants. Chavez has other plans... what if she simply had a little accident? or better yet what if they send her to Bangladesh or Iraq like Rubi? Marco tells Chavez that Carmela isn't the mindless piece of meat that Rubi was. Carmela wants money and a lot of it.

Marco proposes that both have to leave the country asap. They have to go to a country where they can't be extradited and where they are assured freedom. Chavez asks what country is that. Marco says that they have to find out. The worst thing for Marco is that he has to leave Ale in Rafa's arms.

Back at Rafa's house Julieta is asking Ale if the whole fraud thing is cleared up. Ale says that she is still waiting for an answer from Rafa but that she trusts Rafa to do so. The important thing Ale wants to leave very clear is that she isn't the person that they thought she was. Julieta tell Ale of Marco's many deeds. Ale tells her that everything will be fine because now she's the one in charge of that case plus Marco is no longer her boyfriend.

Ale confides that they are not the rich family that they imagine, she is responsible for the debts of her family. Hmm... just like Rafa. Yes Ale says. And she knows how much Rafa is concerned with the studies of Julieta and the upkeep of the house.

Ale tells them that she is proud of Rafa and that she admires him. Well Ale should get some recognition too. Julieta points out that Ale trained him and that she even realized his dream of seeing the ocean. In the end he owes a lot to her, Ale says that she owes him a lot more. She has learned a lot and has lived things she never imagined. She gulps down the tequila and says she will never repent of giving him a chance to pay the debt. In the end Rafa is a wonderful man. Leonor asks for a hug and Ale says yes.

Back at the bar Marco and Chavez discuss their options: North Korea, Laos in Asia or Congo, Rwanda in Africa. Marco doesn't like his options. He would rather go to Europe, Italy where he has some friends would be great. Chavez doesn't want to be separated from Marco (how sweet). Marco begins to tell Chavez that perfect Spanish is spoken in every African country. Then Marco can go to whereever Chavez is and they can go on safari. Chavez becomes excited with that idea.

Marco then tells him to get as much money as possible. They have to get tickets to Africa and Italy plus spending money. Looks like Marco is trying to give Chavez the slip. So tomorrow in the bar to leave. As Chavez leaves Marco burns the last few images into the mind of Chavez.

Vicky is planning the wedding and Rafa's mind is far off. Vicky finally realizes that and breaks him out of his thought. Vicky asks who the witnesses should be. Rafa isn't sure. Vicky asks when Ale leaves and Rafa tells her that it looks like Ale isn't leaving anymore. Rafa tries to defuse Vicky to no avail and proceeds to leave. Vicky uses some of her charm but Rafa doesn't stay.

At Rafa's house Ale is having coffee with Rafa's family and everything is fine until... bigmouths Julieta and Leonor mention that Rafa is getting married.

Preview: Ale tells Susana to tell Vicky the truth: Rafa is out in Monterrey with Marian.

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Review: Gabe and Joel are with the Villareal's and everyone is thrilled that "Angela" is back. Gabe hugs Salma and tells her he doesn't believe a word she is saying, he knows she is an imposter and he is going to unmask her. Juan is still talking to the ring, holding it up that it looks like a star, saying she will accept it. Regi is waiting in her room, hoping he will come and give it to her. We go back and forth a couple of times, Juan, Regi, Juan, Regi.

At the puerto Noel and Gabe are strolling along. Noel says it was so happy at the de Marin household, but he noticed that Gabe looked concerned and looked at Salma in a special way, that he doubts her. (ya think?) Gabe says, yes I do doubt her, I am certain she is lying. Noel says it is a delicate matter have to go carefully. I thought she wasn't tell the truth, too, but where did she get the dress, then? Gabe says he doesn't know, but he doesn't believe her. I know Griselda and she doesn't care about anything except for money. Noel looks like, Ohhhh, I see. If your suspicions are correct, what are you going to do? Investigate, of course. Noel says he will give Gabe his support and help to continue to investigate so they can find out if Salma is lying. They shake on it and walk off arm in arm.

At the de Marin house, Salma is continuing to be smothered in the motherly embrace of Mariella while she remembers Gabe telling her he knows she is lying. She asks Mariella if she can go to the gypsy camp to say goodbye to Griselda and thank you. Mariella says no way, you aren't going there tonight, I just found you. Salma tries again, whining, I will be seen as an ingrate! Mari says, no, we will go early in the morning, and you can say good byes give thanks, whatever, but right now, no, you can't leave me, as she clutches Salma to her bosom some more.

Beautiful red morning sky and we are at the casino. Phillipe and the girls decide they have to go right now and talk to Rod to find out what happened to Brigitte. (Everyone sure gets up and dressed early). They demand that Rod tell them where she is. Rod looks puzzled and pretends not to know who Brigitte is and tells them they are mistaken. They persist and say she said she was coming to see you and we don't believe you. He denies that she ever was there and gets the maids to back him up. They say the only visitor they saw was Leonarda. He says Leo left late and she will confirm it as well. So go look for your friend somewhere else, she is not here, get out of my house and have a nice day.

Leo is sobbing on her bed, "he has never loved me, never" boo hoo hoo. Clemencia enters and Leo sobs, don't bug me. But what is wrong Senora, why are you crying? Rodrigo has been abusing me, he has always abused the great love I have for him. Clem looks disgusted, so now you finally get it. I told you over and over that it was a bad, impossible love that was only going to bring you sadness and pain. (I could have told Clem that was not the thing to say.) Leo changes the subject and says that Clem is guilty, guilty! Because she knew about Aimee and Juan and Regina being in love with Renato and she kept silent. Clem says, yes I knew, but what could I have done? I may be guilty of this, but how come you didn't know about any of it? Leo looks taken aback, I'll tell you why, because of your own immoral love, you did everything for Rodrigo. Leo tries again to blame Clem. Clem asks Leo how she can criticize Aimee when Leo and Aimee are exactly the same. Both married without love and both cheated on their husbands. Leo is incensed, shut up, shut up!! And you know what, says Clem, I think you are both going to end up very much ALONE. Get out of here says Leo, get out of here right now! Clem leaves with her nose in the air. Ha ha Leo. Leo then starts to crumple up again - Alone, ALONE, SOLA!!!

We go to the other cheating beatch who is as usual admiring herself in her mirror. It has dawned on her that if she is going to convince people she is pregnant she'd better start looking like it. She takes some cloths out of the wardrobe and experiments with different ones to see how they look under her dress, choosing a fluffy round one that looks like a toilet seat cover, ah this one, this one. She tells herself all is not lost, as we hear the creepy non-existent baby laughing in the background and she has a crazed look in her eyes.

Eloisa, Fed and Fulgencio are hanging out, and she is asking if Griselda is going to be working with them. Weirdly, Fully says she's great with the cards and I could really use her to help me make business decisions. Que? Eloisa thinks to herself, that's not bad, maybe she can be my ally, especially if Servando doesn't want to be. Suddenly she is sickly sweet - gushing that's great, you always know best my dearest husband. Fully looks a little suspicious. Eloisa says she has an appointment with the dressmaker (rolls eyes) and kisses Fully as she smugly flounces out the door. After she leaves, Fulgencio tells Fed he does think Grizzy is good with the cards but she better not betray him. Fed says, really dude? (He believes it as much as I do.) He tells Federico that Grizzy told him what a great guy Fed is and because of that he is going to give Fed the key to a special cupboard which has important things in it as proof that he trusts him. This is just a small stash and he has another big one. Fed says I've earned your trust and I won't fail you, they shake on it and Fulgencio threatens him, if you ever betray me..... Fed does his best to look brave and sincere.

Back at the Finca, Clem is looking at the portrait of Rodrigo and shaking her head thinking about Leo sobbing over him not loving her. She says to herself, that b***tch is getting what she deserves. On the other hand, my girl MdR had real love until her death. She flashes on her collision in the marketplace with MdR, thinks Jacinta sure was acting strange. I don't know the woman with her but she reminds me of someone, hmmm.

At the fisherman hut, Jacinta is making the bed and Jimena comes waltzing in repeating MdR's refrain, the sea took him away and the sea will bring him back. She talks about how happy MdR is outside expecting her son to return. (I'm worried Arcadio is suddenly going to come out of nowhere). Jacinta says she doesn't know anything about Jimena, just that she is a gypsy and has suffered a lot. Jimena tells her about her life, her mother dying, Griselda being so mean to her and selling her to the tavern guy. Then she goes into Gabriel, how she misses him. Jacinta tells her love is the great consolation, it helps us to endure.

Griselda is spying on Gabe and Branco talking on the beach. Gabe tells Branco about Salma saying she is Mariellas daughter. Branco knows she must be lying and that it is a trick of Griselda's just to get money. Gabe tells him about the dress and the memories, but Branco still agrees that it is a lie. He tells Gabe he can count on him to help uncover the deception. The two musketeers shake on it.

At the police station Phillipe, Fifi and Lulu are trying to file a missing person's report. The chief is not going to waste his guards on a mujerzuela. Lulu is shocked, and Fifi stands up for the rights of the poor and dispossessed and tells him he's obligated to help them just as much as anyone else! Aguacil laughs and still won't go along until Phillipe threatens to go to his superiors and create a scandal. Aguacil sighs like, okay, okay and calls four of the goofy guards and tells them to go look for the Senorita. Ya'll happy now? Fifi tells him he's not going to get rid of them easily, they are going to make sure he does his job. He tells them to get the hell out and leave him in peace.

At the gypsy camp, Grizzy is telling Servi about working for don Fulgencio. Servi warns her not to cross him, he will kill her for real. Just then they turn around to see the happy Villareal family strolling up. Putting on their best faces, Grizzy asks Salma how life is with her new family? Servando is wondering what the heck is going on. Salma says she is so happy, she never thought she would find her real mother, and these are my dear grandparents. Abuelo says, I don't want to offend you, but here is a little something for taking care of her all these years. Grizzy pretends not to want it, that she just loved Angela so much. The look on Servando's face is priceless. She finally reluctantly accepts the money. Salma asks if she can be alone with Grizzy for a few minutes and Mariella says okay. They go into the nearby tent as the Villareals look happy and at the same time awkward being in the camp. Servando follows them into the tent and tells them he knows it is a lie and he knows who the real daughter of Mariella is. He threatens to tell them the truth unless Grizzy shares the money with him. She does, but tells him it's not because she is afraid it is because she always shares and he doesn't. Salma then tells them about Gabe being there and telling her he doesn't believe her. Grizzy says, not only that, I saw him talking to Branco and they are together in this. Servi says don't worry I'll take care of that pair of idiots. Salma, says no, no, don't do anything to Branco, I'm hoping he'll love me some day. Grizzy looks like, get a load of this! Servi tells Salma she's such an idiot, now that she is passing herself off as a blanca Branco won't have anything to do with her. Well, Duh, she didn't think of that. Oh no! Grizzy says, you shoulda thought about that before you did it, too late now.

The two musketeers are still hanging out on the beach when the tavern owner comes up looking for Jimena. He insults Branco by saying to Gabe what is he doing with that class of people! Gypsies are nothing but robbers. Branco lunges at him saying that no one insults his people and his blood! Gabe pulls him off, but Branco tells tavern guy that he'd better be ready to defend himself next time. He then says, there may be some honorable gypsies, but I'm looking for a ladrona. She was sold to me and then ran away. Gabe looks disturbed and asks for her name. Jimena, her name was Jimena. Gabe and Branco muy impactados.

On the Luzbel the pescadores are talking about going into town and Regi wants to go but Juan doesn't feel well, so she decides to stay. He tells them all to go have fun, and they walk happily off. As Juan and Regi are talking about how happy the fishermen are we suddenly hear Flipper in the background! They turn around to see two dolphins leaping out of the water. Juan stumbles over his words talking about dolphins and trying to tell Regi how he feels and finally kisses her instead, under her hat. Then they are coming down the stairs into the cabin and Juan is saying something about there being so much moonlight, and Regi says don't you mean it is sunny? Juan says he's been working too hard. I'm confused here too as whether it is day or night as Juan then starts closing the sheets off, looking unsteady on his feet, but says for her call him if she needs anything. He suddenly then peeks again around the sheets and says, excuse me but I must tell you something important. She says I'm listening. He sits down on the bed and tells her I want to tell you I love you. You love me? Juan, I love you, too, like I have never loved anyone. But isn't this how you feel about Renato? No, no Juan, that is just a memory now. And...what about Aimee? I asked you please don't talk about that, I am in love with you. He kisses her again, but she can feel how hot he is and says Juan, you have a fever! He says Juan del Diablo is never sick!! He is unsteady stumbling, trying to tell her he has something to give her, but he is collapsing in the process with fever.

Meanwhile, Lulu is telling Noel about how Brigitte is missing, that she went to visit Rodrigo, but when they asked him, he said only Leonarda had been there. Lulu felt badly having to say that to Noel. He looks thoughtful. Gabe and Branco are on the beach discussing what that bruja Griselda did to Jimena but if they confront her she will lie about it. They are going to find Jimena.

Back to the Luzbel and Regi is trying to cope with a very sick and feverish Juan who keeps trying to get up in spite of being unable to. She gets water and something Doc Miranda prescribed and gets a cloth on his head. He is still trying to tell her how he feels, he is starting to be so feverish he is incoherent. She keeps trying to tell him to relax, while he is afraid she will leave but she keeps telling him she won't she is there.
At the Notario office, Lulu is apologizing if she said anything to upset Noel. He says no, the worst thing is to love but not be loved in return. She says you can always talk to me when you feel alone, I am your friend. He says if he were capable of being unfaithful he would have looked for a woman like her, a good and noble woman. She says, but I am not a good woman. Yes, you are, you have more nobility in your heart than these decent women at the port. But, this is getting too painful, back to the subject of Brigitte. Noel promises to help, to get on Aguacil's case about finding her. Phillipe and Fifi try the Doc's place to see if she could be there. He asks them why here? They say because she could have been assaulted and could be hurt. I didn't catch what he said.

On the Luzbel, Juan is raving about his padre and padre don't leave me. Regina keeps reassuring him, telling him she is there. He says something about being betrayed by Renato or Renato betraying him. We go to Renato being frustrated with the ship's captain because they haven't found Juan yet. The Captain is insulted and tells Ren they know what they are doing and they will find him. Ren says if he doesn't find the woman he loves soon someone is going to get hurt. Back to Juan who is becoming more frenzied and raving, saying he can't love Regi because she is a Montes de Oca! He is crying, sobbing, you are an MDO, you will betray me!! She continues to try to calm him down. He raves about Aimee and her betrayal and how he is afraid, she can tell his fever is getting worse and worse, and she is alone trying to help him. He says it is getting very dark, calls her Santa Regina, says she is his protector, he needs her!! She says I'm here, I won't leave you, I love you. He says they are all going to pay for the death of his mother! Regina says Dios mio! I am all alone, if only my kisses could help him, could cure him of his hatred.

At the beach Gabe is thinking and running sand through his hands. While not too far away at the fishermen's huts Jimena and Jacinta are preparing food. We see Servando sneak up behind Gabe, grab him around the neck and stab him in the chest. At the same time Jimena feels the pain in her chest and feels that something terrible is happening to Gabe. She runs out of the hut saying I have to find Gabriel, he needs me! Servando lets Gabe fall and runs away, Gabriel's eyes are open, he appears to be dying or possibly dead.

Recap by IVY.

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Episode 96

Just a discussion thread, if I can get this through, until the recap can be posted. Here is a list of events from the episode:

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Gabriel and Noel discuss Gabriel's misgivings about Salma's story; Noel points out that Gabriel must find evidence against her and Griselda, and Noel offers to help him.

Salma remembers Gabriel's threats and tries to get Mariela to agree to let her leave, ostensibly to thank and bid farewell to the gypsy camp; but in reality it is to warn Griselda about Gabriel. Mariela agrees to let Salma go the next morning.

Phillip and the girlz visit Rodrigo, very upset about Brigitte's disappearance; but Rodrigo denies she was ever there and gets the servants to back him up. Phillip objects strenuously, but Rodrigo curtly dismisses them.

Leonarda cries piteously in her bed over Rodrigo's betrayal and complains to Clemencia about it -- who has no sympathy, calling Leonarda's love for Rodrigo a bad one. She compares Aimee's treatment of Renato to Leonarda's treatment of Noel and says they will both wind up alone, infuriating Leonarda.

Aimee stuffs her dress with linens to further her pregnancy lie; for sound effects, they have a baby crying, which was a little off-kilter, like Aimee is becoming.

When Fulgencio tells Eloísa that Griselda will be working there, she thinks privately it's a good idea and that Griselda will be her ally.

Fulgencio foolishly believes Griselda's lie that Federico is trustworthy and reveals some secrets, including his safe and secrets accounts. Fulgencio threatens if Federico even thinks of betraying him, he will be shark bait.

Clemencia notes that Leonarda is getting what she deserves, but in contrast María del Rosario was loved until the day she died. Then she strangely remembers seeing Jacinta with the woman in the plaza who reminds Clemencia of someone.

Jimena tells Jacinta about thinking Griselda never loved her and selling her down the river; that she escaped and doesn't want to go back, that she misses Gabriel terribly.

Gabriel meets Branko on the beach and they discuss their misgivings about Griselda, Salma and their lies about being Mariela's abducted daughter. They make a pact to uncover and reveal them.

Phillip and the girlz visit the sheriff to get him to look for Brigitte, and all they get for their trouble is insults; undeterred, the three persist, and finally the sheriff very reluctantly sends the guards to search for her.

Salma and the Villareals visit the gypsy camp, where Servando gets an eyeful of what's going on. Griselda feigns no interest in payment but accepts Mariela's money in gratitude for raising her "daughter."

Salma gets Griselda and Servando alone and explains Gabriel's no confidence and threat to expose them. Servando offers to kill Gabriel and Branko, but Salma doesn't want that and is worried to think she'll never get Branko.

The saloon keeper encounters Branko and Gabriel on the beach and insults gypsies because of what Griselda and Jimena did to him, and so they both learn what happened to Jimena. They want to put pressure on Griselda now, but are afraid Jimena might be hurt if they are obvious.

Shipboard all the boyz go ashore, leaving Regina and Juan alone. Down below in the captain's cabin, they both declare their love for each other, putting all others behind them.

They have a chance to spend time together, but Juan develops the same fever Regina had earlier and literally falls ill; so Regina must care for him, as he did her. She uses the same medicines Dr. Pablo sent for herself. Juan hallucinates terrifying moments from his childhood.

Lulu visits Noel at his office and tearfully explains her anxiety over the disappearance of Brigitte. When she embarrassedly brings up Leonarda's interest in Rodrigo, Noel frankly explains the tragedy of loving without being loved.

This reintroduces the sweet intimacy that is always present between these two, and they confirm their mutual respect and affection.

Noel even tells her that were he to rekindle a relationship with someone else, it might be with someone noble and good like her, who has more nobility in her heart than a lot of women on the street going about as if they were the height of morality.

Lulu says that he is an honest and just man. Back to the original topic, Noel vows to pressure the authorities about Brigitte. Phillip and Fifi visit Dr. Pablo and inform him of Brigitte's disappearance; but he hasn't seen her.

While Juan hallucinates aboard Luzbel about Renato and harming his own blood kin, Renato on the coast guard cutter is not happy with the way the coast guard is handling the hunt for Juan and Regina and gets in the commander's face about it.

Juan's fevered brain leads him to beg her not to leave him and tell her that she is his salvation. Regina is very worried about them being alone on the ship and calls out for Remigio or anyone.

Servando finds Gabriel alone on the beach and stabs him in the chest; not far away in the beach shack, Jimena staggers under the weight of a premonition and is sure something terrible must be happening to Gabriel.

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Hello friends! I'm sorry to report that our blog host is having some sort of problem (I googled it and there are plenty of others in this boat) and comments appear to post but disappear instead. Sorry for the frustration.

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The mystery kisser in blue crashes the party and the Naz redeems herself-

It's the big night! The opening of Salamandra, Sein's club. Malicia is checking invites at the door. She clearly doesn't enjoy working at such a menial task while Cristina hobnobs with the guests.

Inside the decor is so Tutanhkamen via Las Vegas! Hieroglyphs on the walls and the waitresses with those pharaoh hats (why didn't they have Malicia wear one of those?)

Said and Rania are just getting ready to leave for the party. The Naz is happy to stay with Jadiya. [You would think the Naz would be dying to go to a party like that.] Jade shows up outside the house crying and begging to see Jade. Said is unmoved. He tells the guards not to let Jade in and he and Rania leave.

At the party Said runs into Marisa,
'¿Te gusta mi collar?' Do you like my necklace? asks Marisa, 'Me lo regaló un marroquí, guapísimo,' A super handsome Moroccan guy gave it to me.

Pablo urges Alej to go to the opening and try and get his job back but Alej doesn't think it is worth it.

Just what we needed. A new skank, cousin to Karla and Hilda, shows up fresh from committing insurance fraud by making false accident claims.

Roberto jokes with Enrique and says that he had better not have the drinks that are being served or he will see Diego at the party. Marisa says that she hopes Diego shows up. She would marry him. That marriage would work.

The Naz is not hard-hearted enough to be able to ignore Jade's pleas.

She lets Jade in the house and lets her see Jadiya.

Leo and Amalia arrive. Cristina greets them and then makes out ostentatiously with Pablo.

Dora is watching a program where a woman describes symptoms similar [I guess] to Dora's. The woman says that she never imagined that it was a fatal condition... Dora turns off the program when Daniel comes in dressed á la Arabe to go to the bar opening.

The Naz hustles Jade out of the house when Jadiya falls asleep.

The host (anfitrión) of the party and the owner of the bar, Sein is presented. [It's Tiberio Cruz, who played Pajarote on Doña Bárbara and Hércules in La Traición.]

Nati and Alej meet at Gloria's. Alej flashes back to when he gave Nati her bracelet (pulsera).
'Tú me hacías tan feliz,' You made me so happy, says Nati. Alej protests her use of the past (imperfect) tense. Nati says that nothing is the same (nada es igual). Alej agrees that everything has changed, 'porque yo te quiero más, mucho más,' because I love you more, much more. Gloria spoils the mood by making threats against Nati's family if any further harm comes to Alej.

Fernando is still ruing the loss of the car. He tells Clara that his father deceived him.

Malicia tells the Chump that Cristina didn't go a good job at the opening and she is sure that she will replace Cristina very soon. The Chump tells her that the papers putting her name on the apartment will be signed in 15 days.

Daniel shows up in his weird Bedouin costume with his face covered like he was in a sandstorm. We recall that way back at the beginning of the novela, Diego or Lucas wore something like this. Where did Daniel get it? He locks eyes with Cristina. This is history repeating itself, folks.

Jade has nowhere to go (she has the key Lucas gave her but maybe she doesn't have the address). She goes to Mohamed's house and Latifa lets her stay. Zamira tells Jade that she doesn't want her husband chosen for her. 'Sólo te puedo consejar que luches por lo que quieres hacer ahora, porque después puede ser más tarde,' I can only advise you to fight for what you want to have now because later it could be too late, Jade tells Zamira.

Daniel and Cristina kiss.

He has to pull down his face covering to kiss Cristina and she has to close her eyes so as not to recognize Daniel as Lucas. It's rather awkward. What is this supposed to mean? That a clone of Lucas remembers something that Diego did?

The next morning Cristina tells Vicki that with all the stress of the opening and seeing Leo with Amelia, she lost her head. 'Lo besé sin conocerlo,' I kissed him without knowing who it was, she says. Cristina goes on to say that the whole situation reminded her of what happened in Morocco when she lost her chance to marry Leo.

At Said's house, Jadiya wakes up and asks where her mother is. Said is suspicious but the Naz insists that Jadiya dreamed the whole thing.

Mohamed is angry that Latifa let Jade stay with them. He, of course, wants to tell Said right away. Jade comes in and says that Mohamed is right, 'Yo escogí mi suerte,' I chose my fate (literally, luck), says Jade. There is a knock on the door. It's Ali back from his trip. Jade asks him if it is true that Said can prevent her from seeing her child.

Back in Fez, Zoraida tells Abdul that Ali has returned to Miami and she has to go take care of him. Amina says that she wants to go back, too to see Rania.

Said keeps flashing back to Jade begging to see Jadiya. Rania tells the Naz that Said still suffers for Jade. 'No es cierto. Se acostumbró al maltrato que es muy diferente. Hasta le gusta,' That's not true. He got used to being mistreated and ended up liking it, says the Naz.

What is Marisa doing at Leo's house? She asks if Nati would like to study abroad. Nati says no. She is happy here. Nati asks Marisa if she is seeing anyone. Marisa asks what Andrea told her. Nati replies that Andrea didn't tell her anything, '¿Acaso ella sabe algo?' Does she know something? This, of course, confirms the fact for Nati.

At school, Andrea tells Nati that she saw Marisa and a man kissing. When Nati identifies Marisa's lover, Nati correctly concludes that it was Marisa who got Alej fired from his job.

Marisa calls Said and says she wants to see him. When they are in bed together, she tells him, 'Ellos nos vencieron,' they defeated us. She says that all she and Said ever talk about and think about are Jade and Lucas. She says that they are never alone, 'siempre somos los cuatro,' there are always the four of us. Said asks who Marisa wants to get vengeance on more, Lucas or Jade. Marisa says it would be Jade because had Jade not existed, her relationship with Lucas would have been different. She says that Lucas liked to fall in love with the impossible and she made herself too available.

Ali leaves a message for Lucas to go at once to an address.

The credits roll.

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*sobriquet thanks to Melinama

Now somehow I goofed and the title published but no recap. (Problem solved. Hooray!) But I'm working in 92 degree heat which may explain this goof. But hey, let's talk about the goofs that our protagonists are making. Plenty of those tonight.

We start with Alejandra's weak apologies and "perdonames" for siccing Vicky and her mad dog brothers on Rafa. Possibly blowing the deal with Marian Celeste and for sure putting Rafa and his family in jeopardy. "Perdoname" hardly seems adequate but whatever. After Rafa leaves, she places a frantic phone call to her amiga cum therapist Susana and orders a double tequila.

Elsewhere, Jaime is wandering down the street when he suddenly spots Rafa's old car, La Pantera. All excited, he gets the driver's phone number, sure Rafa will want to get in touch with this guy.

More interesting by far is the scene at the witch doctor's place. Marcos is indeed bare-chested and he's not bad. Not chiseled and ripped like some of our galans but nice broad shoulders and looks rather comfy. He's getting mildly whipped with some kind of feather duster, having cigar smoke blown in his face and forced to drink some noxious concoction while the shaman bellows Arise, Arise! Marcos is holding his drink cup down by the area in question so we have no idea if the therapy is working. Let's hope so for his sake.

And now for Rafa. He's placing a frantic phone call to Marian and getting a pretty cool reception. She's busy. And yes, the money's in the bank because she needs it to pay a lot of her outstanding bills. Surely you're not asking for it back! Gulp, no. Fine, the trucks will arrive tomorrow. Rafa clutches his head and wonders what he'll do about Vicky's family.

Vicky arrives home screaming to beat the band. Can we skip this part? No? Okay. Big bro' tells her she's confined to her room until new orders arrive. Meanwhile the menfolk in the family will decide on the next move. I HAVE A RIGHT TO EXPRESS MY OPINION. I'M NOT GOING TO BE A WIDOW BEFORE I'M A BRIDE!!!! NO SEÑOR! Pancho escapes out the door; Vicky grabs her phone and in her little bitty voice whispers "Papito?". Pretty sure she'll wrap Dad around her finger but who knows? That's it for Vicky tonight.

Marian and her secretary do a little chatting about Rafa while Marcos is staggering out of the witch doctor's place, looking like he's spent 12 hours on a bucking bronco. This does not bode well for amore.

And speaking of...Marian and Chepis (secretary) are reminiscing about Marian's last great love, some Italian who was very guapo and very rico. She admits that now she's quite taken with Rafa even though he's not really her type. But wait! she forgot. She and Rafa are slated to go to a convention in Monterrey tomorrow. Maybe in that beautiful, romantic city she'll have one last shot (quemar el ultimo cartucho) with Rafita. Quick telephone call to remind him of their date. And no! they're not going by truck. By plane, silly.

Meanwhile, our fantasy-prone Chavez is girding Marcos for battle and insisting on hearing all the juicy details once the deed is done.

The scene now moves to Carmela's office. Jaime is skulking in the hallway, having been dispatched to find out what's up at the juzgado. He's not sure which of the three women is "the one", though he should be. Carmela is the only one whose boobs are hanging halfway out of her camisole. In fact her assets are getting in the way of the papers spread out on the desk. Quite a picture.

Marcos arrives. Carmela throws back her jacket, thrusts out her chest a little further, sends the two women on their way, slaps Marcos' bum and off they go to the motel. This is not a woman prone to dither.

Back at the restaurant, Ale and Susana are having a little Come to Jesus talk. Susana gently informs her that she really went too far this time (te pasaste de la raya) and clearly she and Rafa need to sit down and have a heart to heart talk (hablar más a fondo) and work things out. Ale decides she needs Rafa's address and plans to visit his house.

Oh who cares? Let's find out what's going to happen with Marcos and Carmela. As it turns out, not much. But you knew that, didn't you. Carmela gets the key (evidently she's a well-known client) and once inside, knocks down both her whiskey and Marcos'. And then Marcos himself. He's tossed on the bed, stripped of his shirt, devoured with kisses and there we draw a veil. But evidently we didn't miss much. When next we see our seductress, she's storming out, threatening not only jail but putting him in the section with the rapists, and won't relent unless he pays her the promised sum....tomorrow at the latest.

Looks like both Marcos and Rafa have serious money problems now. And all because of women. Is there a hidden message here?

Random cop scene. They're trying to brace the guy who's installing undercover video cameras and microphones for the Queen to better supervise her employees. Trapito saves him but only to be harangued by the Queen herself who wanted the microphones installed like yesterday. Now he'll have to do it overnight. Y punto! After dealing with the technician, she then dispatches her computer-lugging toady to go play hide n seek with her dogs. Clearly the pups are the only ones who get any love from the Queen.

Ale is now driving around Rafa's barrio completely lost. I can relate. Rafa, meanwhile, is in the bar waiting for schizzy nervous little Jaime. When the latter arrives, he bumps into the eternal drunk, almost lands in a lady's lap and finally staggers to Rafa's table, grabbing Rafita's tequila and slugging it down himself. After that, Jaime orders a bottle and a pack of cigarettes and mutters something about having to stop these bad habits before the baby arrives. QUE? Some fast tap dancing about how... well... one day he hopes to have children and you know me, always thinking about the future. Clearly our Jaime is guilt-ridden, especially since Rafa is gushing about how he trusts him with his sister and golly gee, Jaime is also best friends with Rafa's novia and so forth. More chit chat about Rafa's precarious situation, financial-wise and life-wise, now that Vicky's family is on the warpath. More frantic dithering by Jaime. We've seen it all before.

Finally Jaime steers the conversation around to the Pantera sighting and Rafa brightens. Clearly he loves his old car. Heck, he adores it. Jaime counsels him not to show too much enthusiasm or the new owner will want to raise the price. Play it cool is his advice.

Okay, back to Ale who's as lost in the barrio as Rosaura would be. She finally stops a guy on the street to ask for directions and gets a "two streets down, then to the left, then a couple of stoplights, right past the bakery, then to the right"...well, you know the drill. At last she throws out Rafa's name and it turns out everyone in "la colonia" knows Rafita and this fellow grew up with him. Another resident comes up and says she thinks Rafa is in the Bar Pascual at the moment. We'll see where this is going.

Our episode ends actually with Carmela storming away from the motel, Marcos staggering out afterwards telling Chavez they're going to be prisoners for sure (not quite the fantasy Chavez had in mind) and Zetina, hiding behind a rain barrel and his necktie.

Jeez. Did anything really happen? You tell me. I'm heading in to the air-conditioned part of the house.

Previews:
Marcos worries about prison. Vicky vows to make Rafa pay. A butcher knife( guess who?) is held at our hero's throat. Carmela seethes and smolders (but not in a good way)

Vocabulary:
me rindo, me rindo = I give up (Ale driving around the barrio, lost)
vaya hacia la orilla = pull over (cops trying to arrest the camera installer)
bastante robusta, bastanta grandota = rather robust, large....(Zetina describing Carmela)
pagar con creces = pay dearly, pay big-time
quemar mi ultimo cartucho = take my last shot, play my last card
te pasaste de la raya = you went too far, you went overboard
hablar a fondo = have a heart to heart talk, really talk, get to the bottom of things

Dicho of the Day

Salir de Guatemala para entrar a Guatepeor = a pun, to jump out of the frying pan into the fire
Could be said about Marcos, but also about Rafa. You decide.

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Welcome Ganchodores. Come on in, have a cool drink, and take a moment to enjoy the quiet, then tell us about your Summer.

As I mentioned, my TV conked out, icemaker died, and at the moment, the yard is a swamp. Tomorrow a guy is coming to check the TV (fingers crossed), the new ice machine is to be installed, and the rain has stopped, though more is due Wed. I've worked out a deal with the Lovely Linda for TV sharing (bless her heart)... for now at least. Bonnie Belle and Jack are thriving. Things are looking up.


Monita


Nieves and Costeño anyone imagine Benita flirting like this?


Coni & Beto She simply can't resist his charm


Cinnabar our Sylvia's boat... good luck to Tom, Tom, Rich, Bruce, Michael, Synthia, and Sylvia

our Sylvia looking good before setting sail... who could resist that million dollar smile?


Nieves y Marcos enjoying a Happy Meal


So, what's going on with you guys? Sounds like Vivi had one of those perfect July 4ths. And in Washington DC no less. Wow!

This week's featured drink is Pimm's Cup. A light refreshing drink, chock full of fruit, popular in Britain.

May I get you one?

Carlos

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Renato is reading Regina’s diary. He smells the handkerchief. He reads that for her love of Renato she will return to the convent. Renato believes he can save her.

The guys are sitting around on the ship teasing Regina about a surprise Juan has for her. He went to buy her a ring. Well, it’s not a surprise now is it? Remi comes up and spoils the fun.

Leo walks in on Rod and Brigette and is pretty darn upset. Rod tells her to calm down. She’s blaming it on Brigette because she told her to leave him alone. She gives her a resounding smack. Leo holds her down on the bed continuing to scream at her. Rod keeps telling Leo to calm down which actually has the opposite effect. She tells him he’s such a liar. He knows that he is not supposed to have any other woman in his life. If she only knew! You’re such a bastard. Brigette is hurridly getting dressed in the background. Leo tells Rod to shut up and she is finished, finished. She gives him a good smack also. She goes postal and grabs a pistol out of the nightstand and aims it at Rod. Rod says to be careful with that thing as he approaches. She says don’t come any closer.

Back on the ship they are talking about a flower girl. Regina looks confused. I know I am.

Juan and Colibri are walking along the beach. Juan is admiring a diamond ring. He shows it to Colibri and asks him what he thinks. Colibri thinks it is very beautiful. Juan says it shines like a star. He can’t wait to give it to her.

Regina is emotional. She can’t believe he is buying her a ring.

Leo is pointing the gun at Rod--or is it Brigette? He tries to take the gun from her and she gets more agitated. She can’t believe he is doing this to her. She brings up Constanza and MdR and Rosenda. Rod pushes her too far and she shoots. Was it Rod? Or was it Brigette? Fortunately we are spared the suspense as Brigette looks down at the blood flowing from the wound. She falls to the floor dead. That sucks. Break.

Branco and Gabe are walking on the beach not trying to kill each other. Gabe asks about his family. Servando is like a parent to me. He is very dangerous. I have a hard time understanding Branco so if someone wants to fill that in go ahead.

Gris is talking to Salma. They are hatching a plan to substitute Salma as the daughter of Mariella. Salma says don’t worry. The most important thing is she has to show up with the clothing that Angela was wearing when she was snatched. They laugh. I believe there is a special place in hell waiting for those two.

Branco is still explaining his life. He says he cares for Jimena a lot. FF>>

Jimena is talking to MdR. Jimena asks her what her son’s name is. He’s named after his father Juan de Dios. It still doesn’t ring a bell.

Colibri thinks they need a flower girl. Juan wants to go look for more stuff. Colibri thinks Regina likes being on the ship. Tell me something Colibri. Do you remember the letter she gave yo?. Do you remember who it was for? It went to her house. Do you know who it was for? Colibri wants to know why he wants to know. They decide it is because he is curious.

Jimena is reading MdR’s palm. She sees a woman that MdR loves. MdR remembers being with JDD and looking at the moon. Their love will be everlasting. Jimena wants to know what she is thinking of. She’s thinking of her time with JDD.

Salma is at the house looking for Mariella. The maid won’t let her roam around. She goes to get Mariella. What did you want to see me for? Do you have news of Jimena? No. I heard that you were looking for your daughter who was taken when she was a child. My daughter Angela. What do you have to do with this? I know this girl. Dun, dun, dun.

Jimena tucks MdR into bed. She thinks MdR has suffered a lot. She thinks of her mom. To lose a child is awful.

Mariella is begging her to tell her who it is. Salma says she was called Angela. She is Angela. I am your daughter. Mariella looks like she doesn’t belive her. She looks stunned. Salma is trying not to laugh. She brings out the clothes. Mariella freaks out when she sees the dress. How cruel is that? I think she needs to have Gris read her palm so she’ll know how soon that pie cart is going to hit her. At times I have dreams of Angela. She hears her mother calling. Mariella still looks doubtful but they embrace.

Jimena is crying for her mom. She wishes she had known her.

Mariella is looking at Fake Angela. She is overjoyed. Too bad they don’t know about DNA testing. Her parents walk in on the strange scene. Why are you crying? Who is this girl? The Virgin heard my prayers. At last I have found my daughter. Abuelo looks doubtful.

Branco and Gabe are talking about the time that Angela was taken.

Everyone hugs Fake Angela. Raul’s eye starts twitching but he welcomes her to the house. He asks her if she remembers who took her. She doesn’t remember much. She gets upset. She tells them that the gypsies found her and took her in. For this I am thankful. She says she was raised by Griselda. Ruh Roh! Everyone knows her. She says she considered her a mother. A mother that lost a child.

Jimena is still crying. Everyone is crying on this episode.

Mariella thinks it is strange because Gris treated Jimena terrible. Jimena is lost. Salma tells them that Jimena got into trouble and had to disappear and never come back. Break out the waders it’s getting deep in here.

Filipe and the remaining girls are getting worried. Where can Brigette be? They know she went to see Don Rod. Meanwhile, Rod and Leo are getting rid of the body over a cliff. However, they did not see the shoe they dropped that will be the nail in their coffin (hopefully.) Leo looks like she is going to be sick. Leo and Rod is watching Leo trying to clean the blood off the floor. He tells her to chill. She smacks him again and says that it is his fault. Now I’m a killer. Oh just now you realize that? He tells her they need to be on the same page. It is very important. She swears that she will get vengence. She’s still blaming him for the whole thing. You’re a traitor. He’s worried that Noel will figure it out.

Jacinta arrives home and asks how MdR is. She is fine. Jimena tells her that MdR has suffered a lot. She says that she believes that MdR’s son is alive and is on a boat with fishermen. But he is in great danger. Jacinta fills her in on knowing a Juan del Diablo. Jimena looks surprised. I think she finally sees the connection.

Back at the Fake Angela party. Noel and Gabe show up to tell them they have their doubts. Don Alberto is so excited to tell them the news. Angela has come back. They look surprised. Gabe turns around and sees Salma. You, you are Angela? I think that pie cart is gaining speed. I am Angela. I am the daughter of Sra Mariella.

Jimena says Juan Del Diablo is the son of MdR? What are we going to do? Nothing he is on his ship. Juan married Regina. He says she read it in her palm. She told her that Regina would be married soon. Now they are whispering. Ack. She tells her that Santos is her fiance. She can’t wait until he gets back.

Pedro is teasing Santos because he is thinking about Jacinta. Now Remi is thinking about Malu. Colibri is back. He is giving them advice. Pedro likes being single. Amen to that!

Everyone is toasting back at the house. Don Alberto says they don’t need to continue the search. Gabe wants to know what makes her think this is her daughter. She shows him the clothing. She has no doubt. They toast some more. This can only end bad. Gabe gives her a hug and lets her know he’s got her number.

Back on the ship Juan is talking to the new ring. He holds it up to the stars and it shines. Regina is in her cabin praying. The suspense is killing me. The ring is brilliant like a star. He holds it on his heart. (It’s mine. My own. My Precious). End. Damn, now we have to wait until Monday.

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