Caray, Caray!

Carmen happily announces to her mom that instead of being ordered around, she'll be the one in charge! Everyone is happy for her, and she's happy for Camilo for driving around in a nice truck. As Celia goes into the kitchen to serve up lunch, Carmen asks Camilo what's up with Ivan and Maripaz…"Cause when I got there she was acting pretty bitchy!" ("sangrona"). Camilo is glad she didn't mention it to Ivan and tells her to just mind her own business. Celia tells Carmen to call her daughter to come eat. "Lichita! A comer!" (Little Alicia! To eat! "Licha" is the nickname for "Alicia", think "A-li-cha"; "ita" makes everything little, so Little Alicia is "Lichita")

Ivan apologizes to Lucia and says it was a conversation they needed to have. Wait, did he just say he's sorry for throwing their lunch on the floor and kissing her like there's no tomorrow? Cause I'm pretty sure she was already finished with lunch, and she didn't look like she minded the kissing so much. He's going to call her tonight after he talks to Maripaz, but they're going to keep it from her that they're…together?...an item?...dating?...re-enacting scenes from adult films in his as-yet-decorated kitchen? And she lets him know that she's planning to meet David after class, just so there are no misunderstandings. So I guess she's going to play amateur sexologist after all.

Maripaz and Judith are looking through decorating mags. Maripaz is definitely a "form over function" gal. She points something out to Judith, who says "What makes you think that man would like a piece of furniture like that? And besides it looks uncomfortable!" ("mueble": piece of furniture) "But it's pretty." Just for that, I hope Judith makes her own proposal, independent of Maripaz, and Toni likes hers better and she sets up her own interior design firm and moves out of her dad's house. Judith is tired. They've been at this all day, and I'm guessing all day Maripaz has been making ridiculous suggestions. Maripaz tells Judith to just pick out whatever she likes while Maripaz calls Ivan. Now Judith is pissed at being treated like a secretary. Ivan isn't happy she's calling his cell instead of leaving a message with the hotel like he asked her to. Maripaz tells him not to be so "gruñon"(grumpy). She wants to meet him at 9 at a bar, but he'd rather meet earlier and somewhere less "concurrido" (busy, popular) so that people won't see them. She asks why he doesn't want to be seen with her…"Do you have a girlfriend?" Ivan gives up and agrees to meet her at the bar. I bet he's giving serious consideration to getting a new cell phone. With a different number. In Antarctica. Maripaz turns her attention back to Judith.

Celia tells Camilo that his sister went to go give her notice at work. Before he can leave to go back to work, she calls him back to ask him if it's true that Ivan is getting back together with Maripaz. Camilo says she tried her best, but he thinks "a el se le cayó la venda de los ojos y la vio tal cual es" (the bandage fell off his eyes and he saw her just as she is). Celia is glad. Not that she listens to gossip about those shady, shady rich people, but she certainly hasn't heard anything good about Maripaz! Camilo says she's kinda nuts and she's already divorcing David Mondragon. Celia wonders if it's because of Ivan. Camilo doesn’t think Ivan cares--he's into Lucia now. Camilo agrees she's good looking. He tells his mom that he knows because Antolín told him…and he told him about the fight yesterday too. Celia thinks JJ is gonna flip. Camilo thinks Ivan is protected by Toni's money and by his unfortunate relation to JJ.

Camilo has nothing to report to Toni on the Maripaz front. He and Ivan haven't had a lot of time to sit around chatting. Camilo isn't worried, though, because he doesn't think Ivan is stupid. Ivan walks in and Toni and Camilo start talking to him about hiring employees. Speaking of which, Ivan asks Camilo to help him find a good administrator for the Curiel ranch. He tells them he talked to Lucia about it and Toni laughs. The problem, according to Camilo is not finding a "good" administrator, but finding an "honorable" one. He's willing to help finding one, though. Camilo shows Ivan resumes for the employees he has in mind and tells him that he and Toni would like to hire women to work in the packing plant since they're more efficient. In the stack of resumes is David Mondragon's, which surprises Ivan. "Doesn't he work with his dad?" Ivan is willing to hire him as long as Camilo and Toni agree. Camilo just worries about JJ getting upset, but to Ivan that's not so much a problem as a bonus!

At the bar that night, Maripaz tries to deny telling the ENTIRE WORLD that she slept with Ivan. He tells her to quit bullshitting…he knows she told her mom. "Well, fine, I did it so she'd leave me alone. So she'd understand that she can't keep you and I from being together! Because we've got a serious thing, here!" "Do you really think I could have something serious with you after everything you've done? You didn't just look down on me when we were kids, you also used me. And then when we saw each other again, you lied to me--telling me my son was dead when you knew full well he'd been kidnapped and you didn't do anything to try to find him!" He cuts her off before she can tell him any more lies. She tries to whine and pout and blame Lucia, but Ivan tells her to leave Lucia out of it. Maripaz blames Lucia for getting between them. Ivan tells her she's the only one responsible for him not loving her anymore. "If I ever loved you, now I regret it. There's nothing between us and there never will be, so quit shouting to the four winds that we're engaged and we're going to get married." Maripaz blames Lucia again and gulps her drink, calling Lucia a bad sister and a traitor. Ivan tells her it's over and she starts blubbering and begging. He takes her drink away and tells her he's taking her home. Maripaz won't go. She swears he'll regret treating her like that. OMG, I just got a look at her dress! Who is perpetrating these crimes against fashion? No, wait, she just bought a bunch of that stretch sequin trim and wrapped three different colors of it around herself, right? Right? Please tell me that dress is not sold in stores! Ivan wants to get her a taxi instead of letting her drive home, but she takes off. Well, if she walks home I'm sure she'll be very, very visible!

She runs into Antolín outside and he walks her to his car as she whines that no one can help her.

Lucia gets to David's place and asks her driver to wait, saying it won't be long.

Judith gets home, finally. She tells her mom Maripaz is nuts and gets a foot rub for her trouble. She tells her mom that she's helping decorate the McGuire house. But no worries, her dad can't get mad at her for having a job since she's doing it for free. "Besides, you know how he keeps trying to get in good with them." She complains about how they walked all over the place today.

Maripaz whines that she only accepted Antolín's offer of help because he's a friend of her ex-brother-in-law. Antolín asks the whining drunk what the hell Maripaz wanted if she didn't want to be married. Maripaz tells him most of her history with Ivan and Antolín pretends to be surprised that Ivan is a hometown boy. Maripaz whines that Ivan doesn't care about her anymore now that her sister has gone after him. "I'm sure she'll even sleep with him to get her hooks into him!" Antolín tells her any man would give her anything to be with her. Now she spills the rest of the frijoles and tells him about the baby. "You had a kid?!"

So, basically, yes, David is aroused by women, he's capable of having an erection, but he…um…okay, so he can call Congress into session and, um, assemble the, ah, Congress, but he can't bang the gavel…yeah, that's it. This is awkward for Lucia, as well, because she actually knows him. She'd really rather he go to a specialist, but he's too embarrassed. "WTF, dude, this is your sex life, here, what's a little embarrassment compared to that?!" She clarifies that although any woman would be happy to have him, neither she nor her sister is into him. And no she doesn't prefer Saul cause he's not terribly understanding or much of a companion. Plus she's not submissive, like his mom.

Submissive Mom herself at least has enough of a brain to have figured out that Maripaz is using Judith to try to get closer to Ivan. Judith knows it's true, and it's been true for years! Esther dismisses the maid so she can hear the gossip. Ivan is, in fact, Ivan. Oh, and BTW, Maripaz knocked boots with him back in the day. "Did Lucrezia know?" "Who knows?"

Maripaz continues telling Antolín about the baby. Antolín now realizes that's the reason Lucrezia ordered Ivan to be beaten. Maripaz whines some more about Lucia stealing her baby daddy! Antolin grins like he's figured out some way to make money out of this knowledge.

Maripaz squees with her grandma that she just luuuuuuuurves Ivan. Carlota is thrilled. Lucia is a little worried, though, that he hasn't forgotten Maripaz completely. Carlota says he may be bitter because of all the crap he's lived through, but he's also a smart guy. He's not going to tell her he loves her without meaning it. Lucia knows this is gonna suck when her mom and her sister find out, but at least grandma is on her side! Ivan calls her…from bed! Grandma gets the hell out of there ASAP. "Where are you?" "In my bedroom." "All the more reason for me to want to be there!" "Ivan!" "Aw, come on, just so we can cuddle and maybe kiss a little…." "I want to too, but…ni modo…" (nothing to be done about it). She changes the topic to Maripaz. Damn, Lucia! I feel like you just dumped a bucket of ice over my head! I don't wanna talk about Maripaz! I want more sexy Ivan in bed with his hands out of the frame! What? I didn't shoot the scene! Go complain to them! Ivan says it wasn't pleasant. He told her to quit saying they're engaged and she can just imagine how Maripaz took it, considering she'd already been drinking. "Did you tell her about me?" Ivan says she tried to imply it, but he shut her down. He's made his decision. "I love you and I'm convinced of my love for you and whatever everyone else thinks or doesn't think or does doesn't matter to me!" "I love you too. You know I've always loved you. Although now I love you just a little bit more."

Antolín gets Maripaz to her front gate, but he has to ring the bell since she can't find her keys. Cleto comes to let her in and Antolín jokes that she's had just a few "cucharadas" (spoonfuls) too many. Antolín hands her off to Cleto and tells him where to find her car tomorrow. Well, that's awfully decent of him…I mean, as far as I can tell he talked to her, cheered her up, got her home safely, and let someone know where her car was. Other than what he's planning to do with the information, and assuming he didn't shag her in her drunken state, he's been a perfect gentleman.

So now Antolín goes over to The 9 Ball to meet up with "Gordo," who's been waiting for him for hours. Antolín says he got some really good info off a gal…not that he'll say who…except that he does say…it was Maripaz and she had the baby of a servant's son. Antolín's just waiting for the family to actually have money before he blackmails them. That's sound business sense.

Maripaz comes into Lucia's room and confronts her about Ivan. She claims Ivan was eating out of her hand and they even "made love." Then she turns right around and says he dumped her and it's all Lucia's fault. She grabs Lucia by her injured shoulder and makes me scream at the TV. Lucia's screams bring Lucrezia running. She screams at both of her daughters for acting like bitches in heat. Carlota is sick of Lucrezia's screaming and her granddaughters fighting with each other. Lucrezia throws Maripaz out of the room, then turns on Lucia, but Carlota says it's time they talked. "What about? The shame that's fallen over our house?" Carlota tells Lucrezia to wait for her in the "estancia" (the great room) and Lucrezia complies without arguing. Carlota asks Lucia if she was hurt and says they'll take her to get checked out by the doctor tomorrow, despite Lucia's protests. And if Lucia won't go to the doctor, she's at least going to call the school and tell them she's not coming in to work. Lucia starts to whine, but like a good grandma, Carlota says "You're not going!" and tells her to get in bed and go to sleep.

Then she goes to deal with Lucrezia. "I know what you're going to say--that Ivan is Teodoro's grandson." "No. The only thing I'm going to say is that if you won't put this house in order, I will." Lucrezia laughs, saying both girls have become "alebrestadas" (overexcited) and "encaprichadas" (crushing on)…Carlota is sick of her calling Ivan the son of a servant. He's Teodoro's grandson. "I know the song, mom!" Carlota begs her to realize that Maripaz is an alcoholic. She's doing things she shouldn't. Getting divorced just a few weeks after getting married, going after her sister while she's injured…. But Lucrezia doesn't know what to do. Carlota says there are institutions. I'm screaming at the TV again when Lucrezia is more concerned about "everyone" finding out her daughter's an alcoholic than anything else. "You think the people who see her at the nightclubs don't know it?" Grandma's right. Lucrezia says she's always tried to be strong and in charge, but she realizes everything has gotten out of her hands. Carlota acknowledges it's been a tough job and she admires Lucrezia, but it's time to leave her pride and snobbery aside…"If you think I'm going to let one of my daughters get involved with the son of that bastard…." "See?! That's what I'm referring to! Ivan and Lucia are in love." Lucrezia won't hear it, but Carlota says she'll keep saying it until the last day of her life. "Now let's talk in your terms. No one knows that Ivan is the son of a servant, much less that he's your father's grandson." "You told Maripaz." "I don't think she'll tell anyone. But let's talk about business, since that's what interests you. Antoni would love for Ivan to marry Lucia. The kids are in love. And if that love is formalized and they get married, with even more reason Antoni will help us get the ranch back on its feet. Toni adores Ivan and he'd never leave Lucia's family unprotected, no matter how much Ivan dislikes us." Lucrezia starts to feel the pull of the pesos.

At the hotel, Camilo, Benito, and Toni have dinner. Benito tries to make friends with Camilo's dinner, then cuts the joking and says he doesn't really know much about Camilo. Camilo says he was married, but his wife left him when he lost his job. Benito says he'll find another girl soon, as handsome as he is. Ivan joins them and they all joke about Benito's hearty appetite. Toni is glad to see Ivan happy. Ivan says he's ready to get married…to Lucia. He's not interested in Maripaz anymore. Toni is happy for him, but wants him to take his time. Camilo asks what happened with Lucia and Saul. Ivan grins and rubs his nose.

Lucia stayed home from school after all, and she's agreed to go to the hospital. The driver is going to take Lucia and her grandmother, and he agrees not to tell Ivan.

Lucrezia and JJ go hang out Lucrezia's ranch. He brings up the way her girls are making his sons look less manly than he'd like. He tells Lucrezia that she owes him. He wants her to talk to Lucia and convince her to convince Ivan to install the hydroponics in Lucrezia's and JJ's ranches. He says they don't have the money to do it in all the ranches, but they certainly have enough to do it in just two. And she'll do this why? Oh, because if she does maybe one day he'll owe her a favor. Whatever, loser. Can't she see he's just grasping at straws here? Lucrezia says she'll think about it and JJ cautions her not to think too long. "If Ivan likes your daughter so much, I'm sure he'll accept."

Camilo lets Ivan know that they're ready to start interviewing employees. Ivan is worried that Lucia isn't returning his calls and her phone is saying that it's off. He calls the school and the gossipy principal tells him that Lucia is taking a sick day. Ivan gets even more worried and ends up at the hospital, yelling at the driver about not telling him she came to the hospital. He tells Ivan that her shoulder is hurting and Ivan tells him that from now on, he's to be kept informed.

Ivan goes into the hospital and sees Carlota in the waiting area. She tells him to chill, the doc is checking out her shoulder. Before he can find out how she got hurt, Lucia comes in and tells Ivan it was just a checkup. The doctor says she's fine, but she really needs to quit bumping into furniture or the injury won't heal properly and she could have serious consequences. Ivan asks what piece of furniture she bumped into and Lucia just says it was just something…in the bedroom. He wants her to stay home until she's completely healed, but Lucia won't agree. Ivan goes to pay for the visit, but Lucia doesn't want him to. "Do you really want us to argue here?" He goes to pay and Lucia gripes to Carlota that he's being high-handed. Carlota thinks he's just showing he loves her and she needs to quit being so "quisquillosa" (fussy) about it. I agree with Lucia. He is being high-handed. But unlike Saul, I think if she points out his behavior he might actually calm down and quit acting like a caveman.

Olga the Gossipy Principal calls Esther to tell her about the phone call from Ivan. "I don't get it! Now it looks like the guy's after Lucia! He calls her every day!"

Lucia is trying to talk to Ivan about his behavior. Ivan is trying to defend himself. He begs to see her later and says if he takes her for a ride, she can still rest. They hear Lucrezia Borgia coming home and Lucia rolls her eyes expecting the worst. Lucrezia comes in with a big smile on her face for Ivan and I nearly gag. Ivan is civil to her and Lucrezia invites him into the living room.

Toni and Benito are going over some paperwork when David arrives. Benito goes to keep watch on the door. Toni reviews David's sparse resume and compliments David on his grades. Toni's like a crazy cat lady, except with grown men in need of a father figure.

Back in the bizarro world, Lucrezia pretends to care how Lucia is feeling and offers Ivan a drink. She coos over how Ivan and Toni have been sooo nice to them! "I don't know how to repay such kindness!" "And we don't have anything to repay you with, so we'll just have to do it with thankfulness." Carlota cracks me up! Her delivery of that line, the way she mocked Lucrezia…just priceless! Ivan takes advantage of the situation to announce his engagement to Lucia and ask for permission to visit her at the house. Lucrezia starts to complain about how Lucia was engaged to Saul just a minute and a half ago and damn these kids these days move fast. Lucia defends her decision to break it off with Saul. Ivan tells Lucrezia that Toni likes Lucia, but this is a decision for him and Lucia. Lucrezia nearly breaks her face grinning at them, then switches into desperation mode. "Are you thinking of getting married soon?"

Lucia finds her mother's behavior suspicious. Ivan agrees, but he doesn't think there's anything she can do but accept it. Lucia thinks she's working an angle, but Ivan reassures her that he and Toni were planning to help them, regardless. No, Toni was planning to help them…you were plotting revenge. Lucia can't believe they're engaged already. Ivan wants the whole world to know! Smoochies in between talking about what a wonderful, enchanting, stubborn woman! "Is this about the hospital?" "Well, I just didn't want to get into an argument there. Besides, the doctor said you have to rest." Lucia tries to insist that going to school doesn't tire her. Ivan tells her she has to follow doctor's orders, and besides, it's just for a week. "Fine, but when we're married, you're not going to forbid me from working, are you?" He hesitates for comic effect, then says he could never fobid her anything. Smoochies! Damn, they do that well!

Lucrezia plays innocent to Carlota. She fills her in on her meeting with JJ…or at least the first part. Oh, never mind, she spills all the frijoles. They both realize they don't know where Maripaz is or why her car isn't outside, but they go right back to talking about JJ. Carlota can't figure out why JJ would think the McGuire's would agree to install the hydroponic equipment at Rancho Soledad AND on his own ranch. Lucrezia says that's JJ for you--trying to get whatever he can.

Lucia walks Ivan to the door. Ivan's going to take the driver, since Lucia's not planning to go out. Cleto sees them and Ivan asks how he is. "Oh, I'm fine. I won't ask how you're doing…I can see you're doing really well!" Ivan kisses Lucia goodbye and she stays to talk to Cleto. He hasn't had a chance to tell anyone, but last night Maripaz came home late and a friend brought her home. Lucia goes to tell her mom and grandma and lets them know that Maripaz's car is still at the bar. Lucrezia goes to yell at a presumably badly hung over Maripaz. Carlota tells Lucia that Maripaz drinks too much. "Do you think it's my fault?" Carlota says of course not.

Maripaz is still asleep. She doesn't remember leaving her car out at the bar. Lucrezia swears if Maripaz comes home late and drunk again, she's going to tell Cleto not to open the gate for her and Maripaz can consider herself kicked out of the house. That doesn't even make a dent. Lucrezia tells her to go shower and go get her car. "My heeeeead," Maripaz whines.

Toni and David have moved from the formal part of the interview to talking about David's personal life--crappy dad, crappy wife, divorce. Toni doesn't really want to hear about it. David keeeeeps talking. Toni cuts him off again, but agrees that his dad is an ass. He's going to hire him as "Gerente Administrativo" (Administrative Manager…I think it's really more like Operations Manager), not just because he has the requisite education, but because Toni likes him. David is concerned about his dad's reaction, but Toni says his dad's not an idiot, and he'll talk to him. "Do you think Ivan will object?" "Why would he?" "Well, I've heard he's interested in Maripaz." "Well, he's not, and even if he was, we don't mix business and personal, so consider yourself hired!" David is grateful.

And tomorrow: I don't know because my DVR cut off during the credits.

Labels: Fuerza

Last night we concluded with Renata arriving at the fauxlorio (fake velorio). She looks extremely hot in her funereal dominatrix garb. Jero rips into her that she is not welcome at La Bonita!

Oh snap, without missing a beat Nata retorts she’s not there for him but to support Kari, now step aside.

Renata offers her condolences (pésame) to Kari and they hug. I’m still blown away by how great Renata looks. Did Augi buy that outfit for her? Nice hair too. Everybody stares at Nata as she tells Kari that when someone treats you well you never bury them from your life (don’t forget them), but when someone easily causes you pain you can bury them far away from your life and your heart .

Jero stands just behind them hearing all of Nata’s words. But does he feel bad or guilty? Does he realize she could be talking about him? Not at all. He pipes up, “I totally agree with you Renata, now take off.” Nata firmly explains she doesn’t like being there either, she’s done what she came to do and now she’s leaving. Jero, still not content that he has proven what a jerk he is, grabs her arm, pulls her away from Kari, and escorts her toward the door. Nata shakes him off and proudly exits. Doc Tata watches. Do you like what you see doc? Because you could be on the receiving end one day. Or maybe you’re one of those chicas who think they can change a man? Nopis, never gonna happen.

Manuela stops Renata and tries to explain Jero’s bad behavior but Nata will hear none of it. She’s in a rage and snaps at Manuela (I think SN really made Manuela jump) that Jero is a bum. Everyone says she should understand him but who ever tried to understand her? Manuela speaks of their great love and Nata is all “Excuuuuse me, you call the way he spoke to me a great love?” Errrr, not exactly, admits Manuela, she adds that Jero is acting out of pain and jealousy. Nata corrects her, Jero never loved her and the jealousy is only his bruised ego. Manuela insists she has seen with her own eyes how he’s cried over Nata.

Augi discovers Nata has gone to the funeral without him and he’s in a right snit. Yep, there go his bottom teeth jutting out. (Thanks RLO for pointing that out.) Berta, hanging out by the pool which is her favorite pastime no matter where she is, gloats and giggles that Augi has a meltdown.

Doc Tata enters Jero’s study to console the brooding cretin, She kneels at his feet and pats his knee. Oh gag me with a spoon. He gripes about Nata showing up but Doc Tata wisely tells him that when he agreed to have the velorio at his house he opened it up to all people, including Renata. He behaved badly in front of a lot of people and had no right to humiliate her. Jero scowls and sulks that Renata humiliated him more, ending up with his worst enemy, boo hoo. DocTata reminds him they are divorced, plus an engagement doesn’t mean she loves Augi. She could be seeking refuge. Jero whines that he doesn’t know if Renata ever really loved him.

Manuela tells Nata she can’t keep quiet when she sees someone making the wrong decision, like Nata becoming engaged to Augi for example. Does Nata really think she can be happy with Augi? Nata’s not sure but she hopes so. Besides, one nail drives out the other, right? Manuela warns her that can also leave you with a wall full of holes (hoyos). Manuela knows that Nata and Jero love each other. Nata tells her that sometimes love isn’t enough.

When Nata returns to Cruz de Amor Augi jumps up and demands to know where she was. Nata snaps it was a last minute decision and she doesn’t need to ask his permission. He backpedals and uses the “I was worried for your safety” excuse. He wisely changes the subject, how about they go to the beach tomorrow? She wiselier* tells him she can’t marry him and wants to leave forever. Augi is all “Wahhh, stay with me.” She rolls her eyes. (*made up word)

It’s a full moon (as always) over the wine country and Laz visits the Padre, still clad in his colorful, purple robe. Laz wants to confess something right here and now. He feels bad because he’s happy about Alvaro’s death. The Padre stops him right there, “Me too bro. That guy was evil incarnate; may he rot in hell, God willing.” Hee, I made that up. The Padre stops Laz and suggests that what he’s feeling is liberation because Alvaro is no longer an obstacle for Laz and Kari. The Padre absolves Laz, no penitence.

Jero calls Regina to offer condolences. I wish Gonzo would be there to grab the phone, tell Jero he’s not welcome and then hang up on him. I wonder how Jero would like it? No such luck. Jero tells Gina they have lots to talk about and he’ll see her soon.

Gonzo visits Honorio in jail and fills him in on Cata’s death. He says Gina’s all torn up because she and the metiche mama were on the outs and Cata died before Regina could shut her pie-hole, er...I mean before they could reconcile. Hons says that’s why you have to tell your peeps you love them when you can. Gonzo reveals to Hons that today they are going to entrap BSCBlanca and Hons will be free.

Regina tells gal pals Cons and Inez that she is doomed to be alone. Um, they remind her about Gonzo. Oh yeah, that guy she's supposed to marry. Gina is still whining about mom not forgiving her (for what exactly?) and adds that Cata said something about Pepa and Gonzo’s wife. Cons repeats "about Pepa and about Fina". Why did she say that? Gina says they were Cata’s last words. Think Cons, think!

Creep me out, Augi is playing a little game with Nata. He’s covered her eyes and is leading her into a room. It doesn’t seem like she’s enjoying the game. Probably because it’s just a lame excuse for him to manhandle and clutch her. He’s got a grand surprise for her...LOOK!

He uncovers Nata’s eyes and she sees a huge mock up of his new Renacer (or something like that) label featuring Nata’s silhouette, she’s his muse. Big whoop, say Renata's eyes. Roberta spies and skulks off with her lips curled in a snarl.

Over at La Bonita Kari thanks Jero and he tells her she is a beloved by the entire hacienda. She says finally it’s all over. “Not all,” slips Jero. “Que????” ask Kari and Manuela. “Err, your life continues,” he ad-libs, “and all your friends are here to surround you.” Mati offers up her room since she and Carlos are moving out right after the wedding. Mati’s headband is too tight and she can’t see the big gigantic anvil hurtling towards her.

Oh HO, I see Dr. Tatarrific has decided she won’t be outdone by Nata’s hotness. Her exuberant bosom threatens to burst from her dress as she tells Jero today she discovered not only is he generous but he’s got the most noble heart she’s ever known. Maybe she didn’t agree with how he treated Renata but it showed he has passion. He has been a great surprise in her life. Wow, she’s good. She baits her hook, she casts her line, and he bites!! Her reward is a big mouth bass beso from Mr. Passion. Be careful what you wish for honey.

Nata tepidly tells Augi that of course she’s happy about his label. Mutual thanks back and forth,yawn. He says after they are married this will be the first picture they have in their home. Nata’s smile disappears. She sighs that her divorce with Jero wasn’t easy and she doesn’t want to experience the same with him. Augi gives his word (hack hack) that will never happen.She’s uncomfortable with him always speaking of her as his woman, his wife, and she asks for his patience. He responds, “All that you need...just so long as I can lock you in my prison palace, control your life and boink your sister until the end of our days.” (I made up everything past the dot dot dot.)

After Marina leaves Jero berates himself for the kiss. It’s not fair for him or for her. She deserves better than to be in his failure of a life. I believe he's talking about Marina even though he flashed back on kissing both Marina and Nata. I'm going to set my stopwatch to see how long it takes Jero to go sniffing after La Doc.

Laz sees Kari in the vineyard and he makes his move. Turns out his move could have been as easy as passing gas because Kari jumps on him. Falling into his arms she declares she needs him more than ever.

As they stroll happily through the vineyard Mati steps out behind them and comments at last they’re together, and she’s with Carlos, and they can all live happily at La Bonita. The anvil continues to hurtle toward La Bonita.

Elsewhere in the vineyard Alfonsina and Carlos inspect the vines and determine that the combination of insecticide and their mysterious neon brew is doing the trick. Now they need to get the word out to the other haciendas. Alfonsina is worried because they haven’t invited Cruz de Amor to play, what with all the bad blood between Augi, Jero and Renata. Carlos sets his jaw and says they have to do what’s good for the valley and not get wrapped up in personal problems. Give the plant cure to Ezequiel.

Coni asks Regina if she has any pictures of her daughter. When Gina dashes off to get more pictures Coni tells Inez she’s interested because Gina saw Pepa close by her house. She wants to be on high alert. Inez says thus far all she and Isidro have had are red herrings.

Regina shows Coni some age-progression drawings and Coni gasps. Regina already knows why, they look like Gonzo’s daughters don’t they? But the family investigated and they could be projections of thousands of girls.

BSCBlanca meets Daniel in a cafe. She tells him to open his computer and send her the info she requested. Daniel looks guilty and the employees look like suspicious plain clothes cops.

Matias visits Adri to stop by with a burrito and steal a kiss while the coast is clear (sin que hay moros en la costa). Unfortunately he has to rush back to work to monitor the BSCBlanca sting operation. He tells her that Daniel went to the dark side for Adri, so he could be rich and deserving of her. Adri feels sorry for Daniel and says he’s not really a bad person. I'm sorry Adri, but he's not really a good person either.

Blanca gets the information and Daniel tells her she’s a genius. She admits she’s got a bit of experience at this, more than he knows. The plain clothes cops hover closely to catch every word. Blanca becomes frustrated while waiting for some sort of confirmation to load on her laptop, glances at the suspicious behavior around her, and warns Daniel this had better not be a trap.

She pretends to go to the bathroom and makes her escape while Daniel kvetches ineffectually. Once again BLSBlanca’s big bazongas carry her forward at lightning speed and she leaves the cops in the dust.

The La Bonita ladies are happily cooking and discussing the upcoming familial fun when wet blanket Kari informs Mati she won’t be doing any partying for awhile. It wouldn’t be prudent since she’s in mourning (de luto). Manuela confirms that it’s tradition. Mati’s bummed that Kari won’t be able to meet her in-laws tonight. FF>>

Jero and Carlos are in the vineyard inspecting the vines. They are happy to note that their cure is fixing the plant plague. Carlos says something about meeting his parents to go on a wine tour before dinner. Jero wants a lift into town to “clear up” something with Marina. Yeah, right. Thirteen minutes including commercials.

Nata and Augi are looking all over for Roberta. Ezequiel runs in to say Berta borrowed a horse, one of the Aztecas that nobody but Augi is allowed to touch. Nata is surprised, Berta doesn’t even like to ride. Augi yells first at Ez and then at Nata, doesn’t she understand about someone being under his protection? No, well, yes of course, she says, staring inquisitively into his crazed eyes.

Roberta is fine and doing her own tour. She wanders over to the love tree, sees “Renata y Jeronimo” and laughs that this heart is roto, roto, roto! (broken) She made me laugh, too, as she whacked it with her little stick. She moves up the branch (Hey Berta, I think your sister had sex on that branch!!) and sees the “Berta y Rafael” heart. She flashes back to yet another sexy but scruffy galán who professed that he wanted to shout out his love for her to the four winds.

Roberta sheds bitter tears and reflects that Rafael should be by her side. Instead she is lonelier than ever. She’s not like Renata, whom everybody adores and wants to marry. She hugs the branch and cries how much she misses Rafa. Truly a sad scene. Luckily I plan to hate her again in about 2 seconds.

BSCBlanca disguises herself by donning a baseball cap (cachucha). She skulks around town hiding from cop cars.

At the same time the police and Team Monterrubio are getting a debrief from nervous Daniel. Blanca is now more dangerous than ever. They need to find her soon so that Hons can get out of jail.

The Comandante yells at someone on the phone, if they lose Blanca now they’ll never find her. Daniel says he has an alternate address for her, she lives in Parish (parroquia) 3-0. The Comandante puts out an APB. Car 54 where are you??

Jero and Carlos arrive in town. Jero tells Carlos not to wait for him and to wish him luck. Blech.

Jero knocks on Doc Tata’s door and they make goo-goo eyes at each other. They’ll meet soon. Marina asks her grinning patient, “now where were we?”

Fina paces and soothes her headache by abusing and insulting the maid. I think I’ve used this line in at least three recaps. Surely this poor maid can find another job? Oh well, times are tough.

Fina asks if Berta has called. Of course not; Fina wonders where her daughter has gone. She demands the phone which the maid picks up from right next to Fina and hands to her. I wonder if she chews Fina’s food too?

Fina dials Berta but gets voice mail yet again. She demands that Roberta return immediately. She mutters something about very little time left to give the final blow to Regina.

Berta strolls the Ensenada plaza enjoying her ice cream cone when she runs into Jero. She rubs it in that she’s staying at her future brother-in-law’s. She casually comments her sister changes boyfriends more frequently than her socks. When they like her she gives them the boot. Jero retorts that Berta is no paragon of virtue (dechado de virtudes). Surprisingly Jero sticks up for Renata and says she never had it on with his brother Rafa.

This charming conversation is interrupted by Tatas. As in Doctor. “Doctora?” says Roberta, muy pero muy impactada to recognize the woman who could blow her lies out of the water.

Avances: Pride before love, betrayal before heart, and spite before reason.

cachucha = baseball cap
dechado de virtudes = paragon of virtue
de luto = in mourning
hoyos = holes
metiche = nosy, buttinsky
pésame = condolences
roto = broken
sin que hay moros en la costa = while the coast is clear (Lit. without Moors the coast)

Repeat dicho of the day:

Un clavo saca otro clavo = there are other fish in the sea (lit. one nail drives out the other)

Labels: Cuando

Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #25, Friday segment, at this link.

On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 67 start at this link.

Thank you, Carlos, for today's pictures.

Novelera's caption: Isn't it too early for the trick or treaters to be out?

Labels: Alborada

Labels: Fuerza

Nariño’s army is devastated and separated and retreat is ordered. Nariño removes his general’s uniform and presents himself to the pastuños. He tells them he is able to tell them where to find General Nariño. In Pasto he reveals that he is Nariño whereupon he is jailed and told he will be removed and sent to Spain where he won’t live a day. Ambrosio and his brother, with Pola’s help, store munitions and supplies in Domingo’s house. Cata and Bernarda continue their quest to find Joaquín. We see soldiers entering Domingo’s house. Pola, who is in the kitchen preparing shot, hears something. Before she can react, a hand reaches out and covers her mouth.

Labels: LaPola

REPRISE
In the foyer of the GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME, Luisa catches Fernando and Teresa in the middle of an intimate embrace, and wants to know what the heck is going on with them. Teresa, thinking quickly, feigns dramatic sobbing and prissily runs towards Luisa saying that she had a bad problem with Arturo again. The poor little baby is distraught and takes off to leave Luisa and Fernando alone.



CUERNAVACA – ALCAZAR
Aida had dropped in to see Aurora, wearing huge old lady sunglasses. Seriously, add some curlers and a bathrobe, and she’d look just like my aunt Carol from Yonkers.

As Aida is leaving, she tells Aurora that even though she is her rival, she likes her. If she and Mariano becomes a couple, he would have chosen a very good woman, not a liar rrrrrrrrata de la vecindad like Teresa. She just hopes Mariano forgets about Teresa.



HOSPITAL
Scuzberto walks into the doctor’s break room. Mariano was looking for him because he’s going to Clunkberto’s homeland (I assume where he was hatched) in Zacatecas for business. Bunkberto is eager to tell Mariano about the exciting entertainment venues and fine dining experiences, a.k.a. the best strip clubs and sports bars.



GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME
Fernando tells Luisa that Arturo remains suspicious of Teresa. He drank, became violent and was abusive to her. Luisa is surprised that her brother behaved that way. He explains that Teresa picked up the penthouse keys; she and Art will be staying there. Fernando says he convinced Arturo that Teresa can no longer be treated badly.

Luisa calls Teresa and makes arrangements to see her the next day. Luisa thinks the wedding preparations may give Teresa a respite from her problems with Arturo.



HOSPITAL
Mariano asks Trollberto if he spoke with Juana yet about her fertility issues and asks if he’s considered the possibility that since Juana and Hector have been together a long time, that maybe Glopberto is just dreaming that he has a future with Juana. Goopberto emphatically states that he’s sure that Juana loves him and she’s just with Hector for material reasons. Mariano disagrees and says if that’s all she was interested in, she probably would have already married him, right? That last question forces Gunkberto to think, causing massive cerebral strain. Good thing he’s at a hospital.



PENTHOUSE
Tiburoncita paces through Fernando’s penthouse admiring the décor, as she muses, “Fernando...you are going to help Arthur and me to have everything that we had before.”



CACERES HOME
Aida discovers that Mayra has returned from her trip. They are both excited to see each other and embrace. Aida wants to know all the details of Mayra’s fabulous adventure.


PENTHOUSE
Arturo calls Teresa and asks where she is; he reminds her they were supposed to have dinner with her parents. Teresa (rudely) declines to dine with them because she doesn’t want to spend one more night in the vecindad. Arturo reminds her that she still has things to pick up at the old apartment. Teresa makes more excuses and says she’ll get her stuff tomorrow; leaving Arturo to deal with her parents.



CHAVES HOME
Arturo apologizes to Refugio and Armando that Teresa will not be dining with them and she’s waiting for him at the penthouse. Refugio says that’s too bad because she made “huazontles” that Teresa likes so much. I didn’t know that was in a shark’s diet.



CACERES HOME
Aida is trying on a new dress that Mayra bought for her, as I try to roll my tongue back in my mouth. She looks frackin’ hot, but I digress.

Mayra explains that while she was away, she wrote a memoir about everything that had recently happened to her. Unbeknownst to her, one of her cousins showed it to a publisher. They liked it and it looks like there may be a book deal. Aida is happy for her.

Just then, there’s a stench in the air and I start to check the bottom of my shoes, but alas, it’s just Ruben, stopping by for a visit. He is surprised to see Mayra has returned.



PENTHOUSE
Arturo arrives carrying a man-purse. He tells Teresa her parents felt bad because she did not dine with them. Teresa blows it off like their feelings mean nothing. Arturo points out that her parents adore her and they have been very supportive in light of recent events. Teresa is dismissive and says she’ll see them tomorrow.

CACERES HOME
Ruben starts to sweet talk Mayra, but she cuts him off. She says her experiences have made her stronger. She has nothing more to discuss with Ruben; he’s a relic of the past. He’s free to talk with Aida, she’s of legal age, but Mayra says not to approach her anymore.

As Ruben begins to get sentimental with her, Mayra cuts him off again – this time to say that she fell in love with another man while she was away. Ruben is stunned. Mayra is jetlagged, says goodbye, and leaves Aida to deal with him.

Ruben can’t get over the fact that Mayra met someone. Aida says he should have known he could never get back with her again, and asks about his newborn son. He says that Rodrigo, being a preemie, has sensitive lungs. Ruben remorsefully adds that he’s paying for all the wrong he has done.


PENTHOUSE
Teresa and Arturo have toured the whole penthouse and she just loves the place. Arturo emphasizes that it’s not important where they live, but that that they are together. He wants this to be a new beginning.

He tells her they will live well, but not to expect designer clothes, expensive jewelry, or expensive trips for a while. Arturo is going to go over their financial statements with her so Teresa knows their situation. Arturo says regaining their old lifestyle will take years. Teresa offers her help. Arturo says the most important thing is for them to stay together and love each other. He plants a passionate kiss on her, and I hear the Caray ladies yelling, "Me! Why can't it be ME!" Silly chicas.


CHAVES HOME
Refugio tells Armando that Teresa doesn’t change – she couldn’t hide for a moment that she could not stand to be in their neighborhood for another instant. Refugio is worried about Teresa and Arturo’s marriage. Armando tells her that Teresa has already taken precautions; he assures her that if Arturo gets jealous or acts again like he did, she will get a divorce.


GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME
Fernando and Luisa are snuggling and kissing in bed but Fer is distracted. He flashes back to the moment he kissed Teresa. Luisa asks him what’s on his mind. His mind is squarely on Teresa, but he blames his preoccupation on a business deal in Zacatecas.



CUERNAVACA – ALCAZAR HOME
Aurora is studying and is interrupted by a servant. He says a man who is asking for work wants to talk with Aurora. Reluctantly, she agrees to talk with him. A man dressed in work clothes approaches her, the brow of his hat covering his face. He lifts his hat and... SURPRISE – it’s Mariano!!

When I saw Mariano in his costume, I thought it was going to be one of those strip-o-grams. You know, where he starts music on a boom box and rips off the overalls. I heard catcalls from the ladies of Caray encouraging that very thing. Sorry girls, not this time.

Mariano and Aurora role play a little. He says he just wants a certain person to forgive him of his error. He says she is a beautiful woman, tender, and with the kindest heart of all. That is why he trusts that she will forgive him. Aurora says, as a woman, she can advise the man may get disillusioned because it may be a long time before he is forgiven. Mariano says thanks for the advice, he will continue to insist on getting her pardon. Aurora tells him to go away, there’s no work for him. In character, Mariano says he won’t take up anymore of her time, and adds that her pretty smile made his day.



JUANA'S APARTMENT
Grimeberto visits Juana and after some small talk, they get to the heart of the matter. Juana confesses that she can’t have children. Drollberto says he knew there was something going on that he didn’t understand. I imagine that happens a lot.

Clopberto proceeds to give Juana a dental checkup - with his tongue. I'm sure he's just trying to bring her plaque levels down to normal.


PENTHOUSE
Arturo speaks with his driver at the door and gets a report of what went on with Teresa that day. He reports that nothing suspicious occurred; she spoke with Mariano, but only a few quick words. Arturo thanks and dismisses him. Arturo walks in and tells Teresa that they may earn a good commission for a customer that does business in Germany. FF>>


JUANA'S APARTMENT
Juana pushes Sleazeberto away; she has a boyfriend and he has his rich woman. Bunkberto says she is nothing but his employer. Juana says love cannot be selfish; she knows he wants many children and doesn’t want to take this happiness away. They move to the couch and Blightberto offers the option of adoption; he just wants to be by her side.

As Dripberto makes another move on Juana, she pushes him away, saying that she’s still Hector’s girlfriend. Muckberto says that can be easily fixed; just tell him it’s over. Besides, Aurora and Martin split and they had wedding plans. Juana says it would make Hector sad and she doesn’t want to lose the affection of Aurora.



CACERES HOME
Aida and Mayra are having a chat at breakfast. Mayra says based on everything Aida has told her, she’s not sure it’s worth it to keep trying with Mariano. Of course, Aida disagrees. We find out that Mayra’s new man is the guy that is supporting her with the book; he says he loves Mayra.


CUERNAVACA – ALCAZAR HOME
The butler tells Aurora that he was told to deliver an ice cream cone and not to throw the napkin away. Aurora wonders who, oh who, could it be from?

The napkin has a note from Mariano and she imagines him reading it: ”I clearly remember your eyes, your mouth, and your smile. I want you next to me sharing my life, Aurora. And if I could have one wish, I would ask that you be by my side and never let go.

Aurora is touched.



VECINDAD
Dragberto sees Teresa and says as a dig, “Good morning neighbor.” Teresa says au contrair mon frère, I just came for my things and I’m out of here today. Teresa looks over his suit and asks why he’s in a costume. Trampberto says it’s no costume, it’s his work uniform. He’s a driver and his boss loves him. Her name is Oriana...
Teresa can’t believe what she just heard. “Oriana Guijarro?” she asks. He says “now you know with whom I rub shoulders.” Teresa is furious. She says “so it was YOU that told that old hateful woman about Mariano and me!!” Sludgeberto looks guilty as charged, and once again his cranium distorts under the duress of thinking.


CHAVES APARTMENT
Juana is worried about her dilemma. Refugio says Juana’s heart is indecisive. But if she can’t keep away from Botchberto any longer, it’s time to decide which one she will choose.



VECINDAD
Dopeberto insists he’s no gossip; Oriana asked and he answered. Teresa is not buying it. She goes on about how she doesn’t want him near her godmother. She taunts Schmuckberto that Juana is going to marry Dr. Alcazar. Fussberto says that remains to be seen; Juana loves him – he knows it – and he doesn’t care that she can’t have children. Teresa warns Dunceberto NOT TO SAY ANOTHER WORD about her to Oriana, or she will make him pay!! Crabberto says Oriana already knows who Teresa is, she knows all about her. Teresa leaves in a huff.



GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME
Luisa tells Arturo that she met with her super-hot bikini-clad friend Lucia Alvarez from grade school while she was in Cuernavaca. Arturo barely remembers her. Wait until you see her Broheim! Hopefully she will prance around in a bikini again, on a Wednesday episode this time.

Luisa is concerned about Art’s recent troubles with Teresa. Art says he was wrong and for Luisa not to worry about it anymore; everything is cool.



CHAVES_HOUSE
Teresa walks in visibly unhappy. She tells Juana (out of earshot of Refugio) that it was Foolberto that told Oriana everything that happened between her and Mariano the day before her wedding. Teresa says Juana is supposed to love her like a daughter, and if that’s true, she cannot marry or speak again to that “mariachi filth”. Said “mariachi filth” also needs to learn a lesson to never say anything about Teresa, and on top of that, Juana is involved with Hector, yet she continues to see Clownberto.


HOSPITAL BREAKROOM
Dario teases Mariano that he seems more relaxed now that the terrible curse of the Teresa Effect has apparently been lifted. Dario says he’s going to go tell Dr. Alcazar about Mariano’s intentions for his daughter. Mariano chases him as Dario runs away and says he was just kidding. Magda tells Mariano that Aurora is worth the effort and encourages him to keep plugging away.


CHAVES APARTMENT
Refugio tells Teresa that she can’t get a divorce. She married without love from the start, so now everything is not going as she wants, but she is supposed to be married for life. Refugio rhetorically asks Teresa how many times she’s willing to get divorced and remarried; repeating the same mistake. Teresa tells Refugio to open her eyes. The world is different now; wives don’t have to stay married as before. Refugio says she understands that couples get divorced over serious matters, but not when the first problem arises.

Teresa reminds her that Art cheated on her with Paloma, and Art brought her to the vecindad when he really had enough money to put her in a nice place, just to test her. Refugio says she is her mother, but she’s not blind: Teresa married with no love, but Arturo swore to love her for life; he really loves her. Teresa flippantly says she loves Arturo and is trying to fix things, but if things don’t work out, she’s getting a divorce.


GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME
Luisa tells Arturo that Fernando has been concerned about problems with business he inherited. His uncle left some matters pending in Zacatecas. Arturo says he will definitely help him. Luisa then asks if Fernando has mentioned any other problems or concerns to him [because she’s noticed that he’s distracted.] Arturo says don’t worry, if anything comes up, he will help out Fernando.



HOSPITAL
Dario is reading a newspaper article, about Mariano’s network of clinics, aloud to Magda. They comment that it’s great to see that he is successful with his work, but too bad he’s not so lucky in matters of love. Magda says she thinks all is not lost with Aurora, it’s just a matter of time. Dario suggests that since they are his friends, maybe there is something they can do to help. They agree to talk about that over lunch.



VECINDAD
Mariano overhears Teresa berating her driver. She tells him to get a move on and take her things to her new apartment. The driver just says that Arturo told him to keep a lookout for her. Teresa thinks he’s a pest and sends him off.

Mariano approaches and tells her that it’s a shame that she’s now being watched; that’s the price she pays for cheating on her husband before her wedding. Teresa rebuffs and says she’s not being watched, the driver is just doing his job, Mariano knows she wouldn’t put up with that. She asks him if he knows where she is moving to, and he says he doesn’t care. He says he knows Arturo is drinking and hopes it, as well as their other problems pass, no matter how in love she is. Teresa tells him to butt-out and don’t tell her what to do. He says she’s right, he is going to devote himself to Aurora and he leaves. Teresa is visibly shaken.



CUERNAVACA – ALCAZAR HOME
Aurora’s butler brings her a book. In the book, Aurora finds another note from Mariano. The note says that all day he repeats that he misses Aurora and he loves her. The book is one that served Mariano well when he was taking his exam, and he hopes it brings her the same luck.

Aurora gets all flustered and smiles with love in her eyes. She seems to be weakening to his charms and opening up to the idea of having Mariano in her life.


PATTY’S PLACE
Mariano stops buy to check on Grumps, who resists the idea of being seen by a pediatrician. Gramps overhears Johnny and Patty discuss that Patty wants to go to school but they can’t afford it. FF>>



GUIJARRO-BARRERA HOME
Oriana tells Fernando she has noticed that he doesn’t seem too happy dealing with the last will of his father and uncle. She says the more he gets from life, the more responsibilities he will have. He’s lucky to have a good woman like Luisa, and not some arribista, who will help him manage his wealth wisely.



JUANA'S APARTMENT
Juana is dragging Wretchberto by his ear and yells at him about yapping his mouth to Oriana about Teresa. They bicker back and forth and essentially Botchberto says Juana is exaggerating the situation and that he was just telling the truth.

I get the feeling Crankberto comes from carnival folk.



PENTHOUSE
Teresa greets Fernando at the door; Arturo is apparently not around. Fernando wants to continue their conversation from last night; she was telling him that she couldn’t make love to Arturo. Teresa coyly says they are not to broach that subject as Fer has a commitment to Luisa. But Fernando can’t dismiss it that easily. She teases him and asks if he really wants to know what’s going on as they get closer and closer. Fernando says yes, and looks like he can’t take it anymore.

They are dangerously close to kissing and Teresa sexily says, “I don’t know about you, but I keep thinking about what it felt like to be in your arms.”

...and now you know what happened in episode 128.

Labels: Teresa

Tonight's recap courtesy of Marta.


Alvaro’s heart stops. Doctor and nurse frantically try to revive him.

At la bonita, Karina has a nightmare/ presumption that something bad happened.

Cata mentions Gonzalo’s wife and ‘pepa’ but Gina does not add the two together and Cata dies before she can say more.

At MR manor, Fina is grabbing loads of cash from the safe… by her own admission is same thing she did 25 yrs ago to Roberto. She can’t even manipulate Berta as she did back then… she really wants Cata to die… so she can continue with her plans.

Gina is crying hugging Cata’s body in the hospital bed… remembering scenes from Reginita’s 1 yr bday… and the goodbyes recently… to the tune of ‘algo se muere en el alma’…

Berta goes in Augie’s room, he reprimends her for almost getting caught by Nata. Augie says he will take Nata’s habits little by little. She plays flirty with him, he does not want to take any risks, she ups the game… she will have a lot of fun in her stay here… he stops her cold and reminds her ‘I am the one that calls the shots here’ and he takes over…

Chema offers to get coffees for everyone, Gonzo admits to Connie that Chema is a good young man. Connie says hes been a good support. Gonzo confronts her about whether Chema is just a support or she is in love with him. But before she can answer, Gina comes out to tell them (devastated) that her mom died. She died and did not forgive Gina.

At La Bonita Carlos and Mati talk about him being dissillusioned and Mati being mad about Renata getting engaged to Augie. Her first impression was right… Whoever hurts her ‘hermoso’ does it to her. From tonight on, Renata, the Linares Ex, will be the unmentionable.

At bed, switch from Nata to Jero… he saying to himself that Nata is dead to him… (man, will you make up your mind for once?? She loves me … she loves me not… I want her… I want her not… forget me... forget me not!)

Berta has finished making love to Augie, she vows that she will not let Nata have any man. Meanwhile Augie is talking to the pillow saying the one he wants in his bed is Nata.

In the morning, Fina reads the paper notice about Cata being dead. She at first is really happy but then remembers that perhaps Cata said something before dying… she gets frantic, she has to know what Cata said or what happened. She dials Antonio’s number, but he won’t answer. Fina says don’t matter, she will make Gina suffer and cry much more than she could be crying now, even with Gonzo beside her.

At Cata’s funeral are Gonzo, Matt, Adri, Chema, Connie and Gina, Ines, Isidro and some extras…

At la bonita, Jero gets a call from the jail telling him Alvaro died. Jero gets Lazaro to gather everyone at the living room.

At Cruz de Amor, at breakfast for three, Berta keeps playing teasing games with Augie and Nata… slept warm… Augie gets a call and walks away… his ‘contractor’ says he got overboard a bit. Augie says this time I will pay extra but next time limit urself to follow the orders.

Jero and Padre Ceverino tell Karina that Alvaro died from a brawl in jail.

Still at breakfast, Nata asks Berta how’s mom. Berta says she now understands mom, since Matias also asked her for the divorce just like her dad did her mom. Nata gets on Matt’s side, yours was not a marriage, more like an arrangement and if there is no baby anymore, we will all be divorced. Berta assures Nata she won’t get divorced. She does not want yet. Tells Nata Matt won’t give her a peso. Nata stays behind Matias, asks Berta to go work. (really? Like asking a worm to enter a hen house.) Berta says Matt is hanging out with ho__ Adri… what do you call the women who hang around with married men? Nata strongly backs up Matias… if she wants to stay married then she will have to settle to have a married who goes out with another one. Nata leaves angry, Augie reprimends Berta for making Nata upset in her own house.

At La Bonita, Jero offers to do the funeral for Alvaro there. Kari is frozen, limits herself to say may he rest in peace, and may God welcome him in his glory. They were so many years… she can’t believe that he won’t be there anymore. Lazaro says in some way you said goodbye to him. Kari mentions her nightmare/presumption of last night.
Marina is clinging to Jero’s arm… geez!!

Berta keeps nagging at Augie, like she doesn’t know him. Augie claims Nata is his woman and you will have to listen to her… Berta says nope, your woman is me! She is just your fiancee. She is playing with you, like she does with all men… She will play him like a violin… You fell to her charm but that does not mean I will kneel at her silly antics. He insists ‘here what I say is done.. whether you like it or not’. She threatens him with telling Nata they are lovers, and if she did not leave him even if I told her that he and I were lovers, she will leave you in a heartbeat. He gets violent and grabs her arm. You don’t want to see me when I get angry (Is he the incredible HULK??)

At la Bonita, the funeral begins… Karina is still frozen walking like a zombie. She wants to open the gasket to see him… Padre says better remember him as he was before. She says there are good memories, few but some. There was a lot of pain in our marriage, but today, from the bottom of my heart, I forgive him, and I say goodbye.

Alfonsina tells Ezeq that Alvaro died. She won’t go to the funeral, and she won’t talk to Kari since Kari doesn’t’ want to see her anymore.

Fina keeps dialing Antonio. He finally answers. Fina tells Antonio Cata died… he is shocked, he wanted Cata to survive… He keeps nagging Fina about how cold and calculating she is… he is no murderer like her, she nags at him that he approached her for it. Fina says can’t leave you in peace, you have to find out what she ‘told’ before dying. He claims he will take the responsibility… Fina says just find out…

Ezeq comes to tell Augie about Alvaro’s death and Augie fakes like he is surprised… Ezeq will go to the funeral, doing it for Karina and to make sure he is DEAD for good. Augie says he is sort of glad Alvaro is dead, betrayers should be dead and in hell. But Augie won’t go to La Bonita as long as it is still property of Linares.

On his way out Ezeq runs into Nata, she asks him to find a vet to check Gitana out, he lets her know he is going to the funeral, once he tells her who died, she wants to go with him for Karina.

At Cata’s funeral, Gina and Gonzo talk, he consoles her. Gina is upset that she was a good daughter in Cata’s eyes.. UNTIL she fell in love with him.

At Cruz de Amor, Berta flirts some more with Augie, my sister and I are opposite poles. You can make a change. He says ‘not a chance’. She insists, he just walks away from her.

Isidro calls Jero and lets him know about Cata’s death, they are at funeral, better wait to call Gina later or tomorrow.

The bank manager calls Matias to let him know they got approved for the new credit line. Matt calls Gonzo, they got the credit, now they can run the setup plan to trap Blanca. The plan is with Daniel to call Blanca to tell her about the new moneys available so she will teach him how to move it to their accounts… She wants them to do it together, she does not want to be tricked …

While Gonzo is still on the cell, Antonio gets to the funeral, approaches Gina… He asks her if Cata talked to her before dying… Gina tells him Cata mentioned something about Gonzo’s wife, but died shortly after. (guess Gina did not hear when Cata mentioned ‘Pepa’). Gina mentions how much Cata loved Antonio. He says he let her down, he was not as ‘good’ as she thought…. But when he is about to say more, he chickens out and just asks Gina to forgive him and leaves.

At La bonita, Nata gets to the funeral, Jero walks to her and says you are not welcome here anymore…

Previews: Nata walks out mad, Manuela tries to get her to stay… and Jero gets more intimate with Marina.

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