Caray, Caray!

It’s my turn to recap. It feels so official now that my name is the side bar. I would like to thank Caray Caray for the invite, google.com for my blogger account and Cablevision because I get to DVR Zorro. I apologize if it sounds/looks too detailed. Well here goes nothing:

Fast forward the tail end of the 8:00 p.m. novela. I finally get to post something about Marina (other than Lynn looks like one of the characters). I think this is a craptacular novela. I used to watch it but then I gave up on it and tuned into La Fea, and oh boy what I was missing, silly me. Now every time I glance during commercials I think Caray Caray bloggers would have a field day with this one but if u don’t get telemundo it’s no fun, anyway on with the show:

The group of gypsies are talking to Esmeralda. The rat (actually a vole, thank you k for the clarification and thanks Jeanne for reminding me), Lucrecia (it has a name too, I wonder if she got a cast credit, I know the horse did) still has not returned from the jail cell with a message. They don’t want to alarm Esme but Azusena (sp?) saw bad things to come when reading the tarot cards and if Lucrecia couldn’t find Sara Kali (“SK”) it’s because SK disappeared. Renzo informs Esme that guy he got chummy with (IDNHS) in the jail sent him a message that there was a lot of movement in the jail cell. There has to be a way for Esme to find out what’s happened. Something has happened to la Reina something awful and we have to find out what. Diego walks up to the crowd and asks what happened. Esme tells him that something has happened to her mother and the gypsies fear for her life.

We go the jail cell, and one of the two guards throws a plate with food to SK’s cellmate (IFHS) and he’s looking at the guard questioningly. The guard gets upset and tells him why are you looking at me like that, don’t look at me like I’m a vulture because your time has not yet come. IFHS questions the guards as to the whereabouts of SK. Where did you take her? Assassins! Guards tell him to be quiet, but he continues to accuse them. Montero is just like his father, a devil (oh God, it runs in the family) and they are going to pay. The guards threaten IFHN with the same punishment but except he will burn on a low fire and as they leave laugh evilly about how God is going to punish them.

Jump to scenery and I guess it looks like a canyon and we see SK still in her “iron” mask. She flashbacks to when Esme saw her in jail, revealed she was her daughter and promised to get out. She wants Esme to run away, flee, she doesn’t want her to suffer the same fate.

Jump back to Esme and the gypsies. Diego says not to worry we will find out exactly what happened to her mother. Renzo (he’s not half bad looking, looks more my age but who knows, with the exception of Diego/Zorro, I pay attention to age differences) pipes in I don’t think we should trust our stuff to his man. Esme informs Renzo that there is nothing that Diego shouldn’t know he is her fiancée and they are going to get married. Jonas advises Esmeralda that Diego was Miguel’s attorney and was very helpful in getting him out of jail (I haven’t watched this totally from the beginning so I have no idea what they are talking about I got more into Zorro after my first recap attempt). If it wasn’t for Zorro that rescued him, he would be dead right now. (Okay, I retract that statement, I vaguely remember seeing some guy leaving a jail cell and Zorro saving him, I guess that’s him). Renzo then accuses Diego of keeping Miguel’s lands for himself. Enter two new people who come to Diego’s defense I guess they overheard the conversation from wherever they appeared from (Miguel I assume and his wife). They didn’t want to say anything because Diego wanted it kept a secret but Diego payed more than double for the land, he conserved the lands to protect him so that the lands wouldn’t be confiscated. Diego even gave them a large sum of money to escape very far from there (isn’t Diego great, wow if I ever need a lawyer I want him). Diego aptly points out to them that they didn’t leave to which they reply its because they too are gypsies and they could never be far away from their people. Miguel and wife say Diego is a great man and an excellent friend and that’s more that enough proof for Jonas that Diego is an okay dude, asks Renzo to continue with the news he got from IDHN. I sincerely doubt that this was SK cellmate cuz I would luv to know how Renzo got this information from him.

Renzo says there was a lot of movement and there was a bonfire in the prison’s patio and gut wrenching screams (gritos desgaradores) where heard. Diego tells Esme that he has an informant in the prison guards and we’ll know exactly what happened.

Jump to the short army guy “SAM” (IDNHN) asking Pizarro about what happened in the prison last night. SAM says there was movement last night (how much noise where they actually making that it was heard by three people, I mean what a way is that to hide/kill a prisoner. Okay, let’s make as much noise as possible so that our plan can easily be discovered) and he thought the sirens were sounded so he woke up, donned his uniform went to the jail and found nothing not even a guard. Pizarro says that SAM was hearing things, maybe it was a nightmare? Pizarro asks if SAM ate to which he replies yes, I had 4 sausages, 2 breads, trozo (have no idea what that is) of meat and spicy beans. Pizarro tells SAM what really happened was that he got a case indigestion and had nightmares. What he should do is loose some weight because he can’t do the job with the extra weigh and being related to the commissioner’s father will get him nowhere. Pizzaro threatens SAM with loosing his job but later changes his mind asks what SAM heard last night, was it screams or was it a nightmare. It was a nightmare. Fine go back to your duties. SAM is not fooled he knows something happened last night, he swears by his virgencita that they were a woman’s screams that he heard.

At the de la Vega residence, Dolores who sees from a distance Montero and his soldiers and goes to tell Alejandro. Montero marches in and orders that the house be surrounded and one his men whacks a peon with the end of a rifle. I really hate that rat Montero, what a jerk. I take a short break to put on the captions. I think I am going to need them I understand what’s going on and being said but it takes my brain a while to process and translate. Montero and his men are screaming for people to move and says we’ll see where your last name gets you Alejandro de la Vega.

Cue music and opening credits. I must say I really am liking this song. “Ven y quedate conmigo, dame el corazón, vida mia estoy muriendo lento en mi prisión…..” good thing u can’t hear me sing, fast forward

Olmos is talking to the witch about getting something to dominate the will of a loved one. She has her head down and is wearing a cape. I guess she’s Indian because there is somebody there translating while she is messing with a stick in some dirt. The translator says she will give you a strong potion but the price is high. Four times the rooster crowed, four gold coins will be the price. Olmos says that’s too much money, you are trying to cheat me, I need to see proof of her power. The witch looks up and yikes doesn’t she look creepy. She has the crypt keeper looking thing going for her, and her eyeballs are pure white and she has black pupils. Chills. She says some stuff in some foreign language. Translator says she knows the drink isn’t for you, someone asked you for it. Translator also says that she knows his heart yearns for someone’s love but that love is not returned. Olmos jets out of that place and gets into the coach with MA, apparently she was out there waiting for him. She asks Olmos if he got the potion, he says yes and shows it to her. MA opens the vile to smell potion and is surprised that its odorless (sure make it smell like turpentine then you have to explain why the room smells like someone cut the cheese). Olmos warns MA that the potion is very strong with only a few drops you loose all control. It’s odorless and colorless so that you can slip it in without drawing suspicion,duh MA. MA accuses Olmos of lying and that the witch cheated them. If the witch was really powerful then she would be working in the king’s court. Olmos says she showed me her power, she revealed things that only I know. MA accuses Olmos of being naïve and that everyone knows witches are very cunning liars. Olmos knew MA wasn’t going to believe him so he asked for physical evidence of her power and she agreed. Olmos tells her the witch said that her dead announced their arrival and that is why she used the potion on someone close to her (MA) and that she would know who this person is by a red ribbon in their pocket. MA hopes that the witch wasn’t lying and that above all the potion does what it is supposed to do, because if it doesn’t this witch will see her become the worst of her poisons. At her request, Montero will burn esta choza (this hut/cabin?) to the ground.

Jump to Moncada residence and FS is being brought in by some people (looks drunk). Dena is surprised to see him in such a state. The barman says it isn’t his fault, FS went to his tavern and requested wine and drank all evening. No human body can resist all the alcohol he drank. Dena feels bad for FS, wishes she knew what is happening and orders the maid to take him to his bedchamber and that to have a doctor come right away. Dena doesn’t blame the barman but asks if something strange happened, was FS accompanied by anyone, did he say anything. He says no, there was nobody there and that FS only kept asking for bottle after bottle. Barman says to Dena that he has been a barman all his life and something must have shamed FS in a big way. Dena pays the guy for his services and she hopes he doesn’t mention what happened to no one. His lips are sealed, Dena leaves and barman is left looking at the money.

At the de la Vega’s, Alejandro wants to know what’s going on, new taxes?. He says the taxes are not new, there were always there just that payment of them wasn’t enforced. Yeah right, humpf. Alejandro informs Montero that the amount he wants is a small fortune and he doesn’t have that much cash on hand at the moment. Not my problem, oh by the way should you should restructure the permit you requested for use of the river to irrigate your crops. The river can’t be used for those purposes. Alejandro informs him that he is aware that he is a highly respectable officer and he knows full well that the river was diverted because it was on deserted land. There are new laws in LA and the river runs on the city limits and we need all the resources. Alejandro tells him that he understands that his pride has been wounded by the past events but he recommends not mixing his processional responsibilities with his personal ones. Political retaliation against him would be very inconvenient. Montero says think what u want, you follow the law, I enforce it no matter what the cost or nobody no matter how powerful they may be is above the law. Montero exits, and Yumi comes in and asks Alejandro if there is a problem. Alejandro tells her yes there are problems very serious ones.

Cut to Diego and Esme on a bench. Esme is very afraid of the information she just received and has her worried. Diego tells her not to worry because tonight Zorro is going to the prision find out what happened. Diego tells Esme not to worry, he’s sure her mom is still alive. Yippie, I get to see Zorro, uh again. Esme wants to know why Diego is so sure about this. Diego tells her that FS had her locked up for a very long time so she is obviously important to him and the Spanish crown so he doubts Montero would do something to her. Esme tells him Montero is a snake and liable to betray anybody she doubts he would obey her father’s orders. Diego asks Esme to trust him, he knows Montero and doesn’t think he would go that far. Esme then says she wants to go the prision to see her mom she doesn’t care how. Diego tells her now she can’t risk her life that way, she is the Governor’s daughter. Diego asks Esme to trust him, he swears Zorro will return her mother to her alive. They share a nice embrace.

Cut to Tobias’ bedroom where he gets a package delivered by a tailor, prissy little guy. He hopes Tobias likes it because it took a lot of effort but it came out identical. Tobias opens the box while prissy tailor has his hand out waiting for a tip. Tobias escorts him out the door and closes it behind him. Eye roll, oh God it’s a Zorro outfit. He puts on the mask but he doesn’t quite pull it off mostly because the eye sockets are not aligned properly so you see his eyebrows from one of the eye pockets. “It’s perfect.” Uh yeah, sure you keep thinking that. He does an on guard stance with an imaginary sword pointed into the mirror.

Diego and Esme are taking a carriage ride and run into Montero. Montero-My my what do we have here, the couple of the moment taking a stroll in the country. What’s wrong Esme, you don’t look happy. The clown doesn’t measure up? Esme asks him what does he want and that he should move his mean aside and let them through. Montero dismounts and tells Diego that from now on things will be different, no more hypocrisy and while the Gov called off the duel, they have unfinished business. Diego tells him if you want we can resolve the business right here. Montero tells Diego he doesn’t have to act like a hero in front of his girlfriend. Montero takes out his sword points it to Diego’s face and says for now go handle the problems that are waiting at his father’s hacienda and when the time comes they will resolve theirs. Montero assures Diego that he will make his life a living nightmare. He tips his hat to Esme and says later you and I will address our issues later. Augg, I can’t stand him. Montero mounts his horse and orders his men to move. Esme and Diego look at each other questioningly.

Back at the Moncada residence. FS is in his bed and Olmos is wiping his forehead with a wet towel. Olmos tells MA that her father is sick. It doesn’t look like a hangover, he has a fever. MA tells him who knows where he was last night. Olmos says he hopes a doctor arrives soon, because FS needs immediate medical attention. The fever can go to his brain. MA says he deserves it for disobeying her and questions whether somebody put something in his drink. Olmos guesses the Indian sorceress. MA raises an eyebrow, gets closer and finds a red ribbon in daddy’s pocket. Didn’t somebody mention something about the color red, weird huh. The proof that the Indian woman talked about says Olmos. MA is happy, the witch didn’t lie either that or it was an excellent circus trick. MA wants to know how much Olmos paid for the portion, 4 coins. MA feels if her father’s current condition is the result of 4 coins it was a very fair price.

The doctor gets there and Dena is trying to hurry him to FS’s bedroom. The doctor wonders why the rush it’s only a hangover. Dena tells him that she too thought it was only a hangover but she has never seen FS like that. He moans in pain and she is sure he’s having hallucinations. His temperature goes up and down, she’s sure he has been poisoned and she’s afraid he might die. Doctor gets upset that Dena is talking about death, don’t do that, don’t bring bad luck and much less 30 feet from the sick person. When near a sick person talk about his good health that’s much better for the patient. Now if the patient dies I am also a gravedigger. Lucky Dena then. Dena looks at him worried over FS.

MA places the potion under FS’s nose letting him have a good whiff of the stuff and enjoying it while Olmos is telling her to be careful. Okay, she’s just cruel, I really hate her. She pulls away the potion and asks Olmos if he is sure Fernado can’t hear them. Olmos doesn’t think so, he’s delirious. MA tells him she hopes he is suffering plenty for having disdained her. Diego will be hers with or without his help. Olmos is having doubts hiring the sorceress. The Indians have always hated the white people (hehehe they’re Hispanic) and who knows what she really intended to do. Olmos is afraid but MA tells him don’t worry, the sorceress will do what she wanted them to do and she is powerful. Olmos feels kinda guilty, her poor father is confined to the bed. He never wanted to harm him. MA tells Olmos he isn’t like that because of him it’s because of that darned religious woman, Maria Pia who made him change his mind with respect to the marriage of her half sister. Olmos asks what religious woman. MA-Maria Pia de la Vega and she will pay dearly for having crossed her path and for everything she (Maria Pia) has done to her (MA).

Jump to the convent where Nutty Nun and Maria Pia are talking. Maria Pia notices that Nutty Nun is still not feeling well and when she was informed by another sister that Nutty wasn’t going to attend the burial she thought it was only something minor but apparently not. Maria Pia tells Nutty that she has to take care of that cold. Nutty tells her thank you for your concern but I know how to take care of myself the same or better than you. Maria Pia is unfazed by her words and tells her if she has to rest go do it. Nutty then tells her that Sister Carola says Father Tomas was looking for her last night. MP confirms this but says she couldn’t see him. Nutty-Because you were sleeping I imagine. Me on the other hand could not sleep at all, I kept hearing things, noises footsteps but you on the other hand slept really well. MP tells her yeah perfectly. Then before Nutty leaves goes on to say that’s great because only those who are at peace with God can sleep soundly those who have a pure consciences, chaste like yourself. Maria Pia is left to digest those words.

Cut to Father Tomas putting some tortillas out and talking to the Cardinal about Maria Pia. She’s not like other Spanish nuns. They have been raises according to Vatican guidelines Cardinal asks if Maria Pia is allowed certain worldly liberties. Father Tomas informs the Cardinal that she observes all the church rules but what he meant to say in carrying out her vocation you have to see it as more earthly. Cardinal takes a piece of tortilla and says its delicious. Father Tomas looks at the Cardinal and says it might be a good idea to thank God for the food. Cardinal looks a little sheepish and says yes yes of course. FT- “Father we thank you for our daily bread that we’re sharing with our brothers. “This bread is everybody’s effort therefore we need to offer our work as compensation. Amen” Cardinal praises Father Tomas on the prayer but says what did you mean exactly when you said offer our work as compensation?” Father Tomas tells him that in this community they plow the lands with the Indians as a way of showing God and everyone else that we are all equal and invites the Cardinal to accompany them. The Cardinal seems a little scared with the request but manages to pull off an of course, I would love to.

At the de la Vega’s, we have Esme, Alejandro and Diego. Diego is reviewing some papers that talk about the new taxes and changes in the river route and says so this is what Montero was reffering to. Alejandro confirms that’s what the papers say and asks if he ran into Montero. Esme says yes and he looked menancing and determined and undoubtedly he will make our lives impossible. Alejandro tells Esme that it was a big wound to his pride to have FS renege on Esme’s hand in marriage and Montero is a very cruel, primitiave man and to him a dishonor is only paid back with vengancde. Diego asks what are they to do the taxes are very high and they want prompt payment. Alejandro tells him don’t worry we’ll figure out a way but what has him concerned is Montero’s future behavior. Diego is unfazed we all knew that when the engagement was called off, Montero was going to react this way. Alejandro is concerned because Montero is going to be use the military back power not only against us but …. Esme not missing a beat guesses asks if Monter would be willing to confront her father. Alejandro doesn’t want to worry her but, Montero is very dangerous and doesn’t measure consequences of his actiosn and he is capable of taking reprisals against Esme’s father.

Yumi is sweeping up an unused room and pulls back some blankets and uncovers a bed frame and a chest inches from it. She kneels down and opens the chest and it contains a fan, perfume that she smells and puts on her dress. Cut to Dolores patting herself on the pack with finger licking good guarapo (juice made from sugar canes). Yumi walks in and Dolores asks her to take the tray into living room. She hesitates so Dolores asks her to take the tray to livingroom where Alejandro and company are seated. Yumi doesn’t think twice and immediately goes to serve the guarapo. Dolores notices the perfume smell when Yumi leaves and recognizes it as Regina’s.

Esme is worried and thinks it might be a good idea to postpone the wedding until everything cools down. Diego says no that would tell Montero we’re afraid of him. Esme says we have to join forces to face what’s coming; Montero is going to bring trouble. Alejandro thinks maybe the best way to join forces is to have both weddings and for everyone one to get settled in the house where they will be safe and protected. Diego agrees and says he will talk to Father Tomas about getting everything ready ASAP. Yumi enters with the guarapo tray walks right up to Alejandro to serve him first. Thanks Guadalupe but ladies first and directs her to Esme. Esme asks her if she is new here which Guadalupe confirms and goes to serve Diego his guarapo. Diego tells Esme that Guadalupe is his dad’s goddaughter and he just got her baptized into the Catholic faith. Alejandro introduces Guadalupe to Esme as Diego’s fiancée and niece of Dena his fiancée. Guadalupe is impactada, you’re the daughter of the one eyed man. Esme-yes I am the Gov’s daughter and you are very beautiful it was a pleasure meeting you. Guadalupe excuses herself to leave and when Alejandro clears his throat and says uh Yumi am I invisible? No, what he actually says, “ Are you going to serve me?” Guadalupe leans in to serve Alejandro his drink. Alejandro gets a whiff of Regina’s perfume as Guadalupe leaves the room. Esme asks if they noticed the exoctic perfume that Guadalupe had on. Alejandro says yes it is a very special perfume.

Back to the Moncada residence, where MA is by the water fountain and notices Montero. Montero what a surprise to see you. I didn’t think you would show up around these parts especially after what happened. Montero tells her everything will be straightened out in due time but he is there to talk to her father, take me to him. MA informs him that her father is indisposed due to a killer hangover. Montero insists because it is a very important visit. MA tells him he is unconciouness but if she doesn’t believe him fine she’ll prove it.

Jump to chapel where some guy leaves Maria Pia a message from FS. Messenger says FS gave it to him before entering the tavern but that when they took him out he was very drunk. It looks like he drank all night until dawn. Maria Pia concerned asks how is he doing. The messenger says who knows and excuses himself. Maria Pia reads the letter: I don’t deserve you Maria Pia. I don’t understand how I did something so cruel to you. I am ashamed by my behavior. I got carried away by the pashion we once felt. I am going mad, maybe I do not dserve to live. I the great FS Sanchez de Moncada, am worthless. Absoulety worthless without your love and I must accept with all the sorrow in the world that I have lost you forever.” She is truly upset by his letter and says to no one in particular that she knows he really loves her. And asks God why did he have to bring FS back into her life. How long is He going to punish her with this impossible love.” (She really does love him despite everything, wow). She asks God what she should do and for a sign of His will.

Jump to Tobias’ girlfriend (oops wife, gracias Jeanne) (TW) looking at herself in her bedroom mirror and who should appear behind her, Zorro? No, it’s just Tobias in the costume, idiot and he still hasn’t fixed the mask, how can he see from that thing?. TW is impactada, Zorro?! Tobias, swishing his sword-Here you have him, the most feared bandit in the region. TW is angry and demands to know what Tobias is doing in that costume. Tobias tells her something that will bring them lots of benefits. TW accusses of Tobias of having gone crazy. He starts swishing the sword and almost falls on his face.

Back at the Moncada residence the doctor is finishing up with Fernado and enter MA with Cmdr Montero. MA basically kicks him out of the room. MA pokes her dad in the shoulder and tells Montero see, told ya so. Actually what she says is see, nothing wakes him up. Cmdr finds it odd that excessive drinking would lead to this type of state. Cmdr asks to be alone with FS. MA asks why if he won’t hear you. He asks again and she looks at him and leaves the room. Montero locks the door and tells FS. I don’t know for sure whether or not you can hear me. He starts slapping his face and then proceeds to tell FS that he had a very interesting discussion with his woman in the prison and she has revealed a lot of information that makes her a dangerous person. Montero laughs and tells Gov that he has her, very isolated and more secure than the prison. Gov loyalty is the only thing that will protect us both because if those secrets were every revealed there would be a high price for both of their heads in the Spanish court. I wonder what she told him! To be clear he will not accept anymore humiliations or betrayals from him, understood. Montero lifts up Gov.’s boot and calls him pathetic and wonders what exactly happened with that woman, Maria Pia, it was because of her that you refused me Esme’s hand in marriage. Montero calls him disgusting a poor devil and that woman is costing him his life.

Back at the church, Father Tomas is in the library or something and Maria Pia comes in and asks to speak to him about something important. Father Tomas is very happy that she is there because he was wonderful news to tell her. Maria Pia wonders what wonderful news can he possibly give her considering everything that has happened to her. Oops Cardinal was in the background, I assume you are referring to the death of Mother Superior. Cardinal tells her we know what u are going thru. This is Maria Pia I presume, which Father Tomas confirms. Father Tomas Introduces Maria Pia to Cardinal Olivieri. He knows the loose was regrettable but we must overcome it especially because time is of the essence. He complains about the heat. Maria Pia asks Cardinal for forgiveness but she doesn’t understand why he is here Father Tomas informs Maria Pia that the Cardinal is here by order of the Vatican, after many years their Religious Order has been recognized officially by the Vatican and the Cardial is there to appoint here as Mother Superior of their order.

Back to Moncada residence, where Doc is resting his eyes and Dena asks Doc to tell her how is FS. Doc wakes up from his snooze and tells Dena of course FS is fine but its obvious his condition is not due to the liquor but the symptoms are strange and unknown to him. He’s aware of people bad habits around these parts and it appears that FS ingested some type of potion of questionable origins. It appears they gave him a mix of chamomill herbs, poppy along with a mixture of herbs known only to savages. In fact the Indians are the ones you use these potions. Dena just wants to know if FS will get better, he gave him something that will get him better in a few hours but he recommends that FS be more careful as to what he drinks and with whom in the future as a higher content of the potion would result in his death. Dena pays the good Doc and he says it was pleasure treating el Gov. and excuses himself as he exits.

Back to de la Vega’s, Esme & Diego are talking outside. Esme is worried about what Alejandro just told them about Montero. Montero’s lack of fear in confronting FS and everyone else proves that he has sensitive information that he can use against FS. Diego agrees with her and adds that maybe FS had shady plans which required SK to be alive and maybe Montero found out and that is why she was taken to another prison that only Montero knows. Esme fears what that bastard Montero is capable of doing to her mother only to get the information he wanted. Diego reassures Esme not to worry because tonight Zorro will return her mother. Esme insists t’s a two man job, its her mother we’re talking about. Diego warns Esme it could be risky but Esme doesn’t care she will do whatever it takes to save her mom’s life. I like Esme, she’s pretty brave and smart.

Inside the de la Vega’s Alejandro confronts Yumi about the perfume. He demands to know where she got the perfume. Yumi tells him she found it when she was cleaning but she didn’t know it belonged to anybody. Alejandro is angry and prohibits Yumi from taking anything that does not belong to her. Yumalai didn’t want to upset Alejandro, Yumi isn’t bad person. Alejandro says she did and she seems determined to make him relieve his past make herself a part of it. He orders her to take a bath and remove the perfume, she will never be Regina, never. Yumi sniffs her hair and looks pretty confident if you ask me.

At the prison, Moncada is dictacting something or other, blah, blaha (looks like some law) He tells Pizarro he wants these laws dictated and itemized by tomorrow for signature to be sent to Alejandro de la Vega’s first thing in the morning. Pizzaro doesn’t understand the point. If he really wants to wipe out the de la Vega’s why doesn’t he invent something so that they rot in jail for the rest of their lives. Montero tells him nothing would make him happier than seeing them suffer before an unfourtnate accident should befall on them but it’s not that easy. They have great power before the Crown and he has to act carefully, step by step with feet of steal. Montero lets Pizzaro know he’s going to make the de la Vega’s life miserable and when they have no choice but to break the law, he will arrest them and they shall be his. Montero gets upset when another guard interputs without announcing himself to tell him he has a guest Esme is there to see him. Esme walks in and says don’t blame him, its her fault she wanted to talk to him quickly in private.

Cmdr demands to know why is Esme there and how is it that the guards let a woman into his prision. Esme feels her presence shouldn’t surprise him, she is Gov’s daughter after all. Montero tells her that in his prision no one comes in or out without permission not even the Gov’s daughter but since she is there what does she want. Esme-You should at least offer me a seat, right. Montero tells Pizzaro he should go out to the patio for the changing of the guard but Esme says on second thought Pizzaro should stay. Since she knows Montero fully trusts him and all and she would like him there when she tells Montero what she came to say. Pizzaro orders another solider in the room to take his place in the patio. Esme is basically distracting Montero, saying I don’t want you to think bad of me, but I think it would be right of me to come to clear up a few things. Montero informs he everything is very clear to him, she acted very vulgar. Esme tells him her father should have never given him her hand in marriage, he only did it to punish her.

Cut to the patio where guards are discussing Esme being in the prison. Guard 1, what was I supposed to do, she’s Gov daughter. Guard 2, you are in deep poo (actually he said you are in deep trouble now, but I wanted to be able to say that) now cuz the only person authorized to let people in is Cmdr. G-1, shut up and patrol.

Zorro, yeah!! is sitting on the roof of the prison office and you get cool sounding background music. Corazón, solitario soy, vengo a desatar tu amor…I gotta stop doing that and he’s walking on the rooftops. He grapples and climbs a wall and walks into jail area.

Back to TWs bedroom and she demands that Tobias tell her what he is planning on doing. Tobias tells her that with the costume, he’s going to provoke Zorro, act as bait to lure him. Then he will challenge him to a duel and that way find out what fencing school he went to and be one step closer to finding out who he really his. His plan is genious. His wife looks at him like yeah right. What you doubt my abilties and to prove it swishes the cape around like a maniac. Yeah whatever, bring back Zorro.

Jump back to Zorro sneaking his way around in the prison. Jump back to TG & Tobias. He has some bad news. It looks like he invested a good portion of her dowry in inviting to America, fencing instructior Samaniego. TG is very upset at this and accusses him of wasting their money. He wants an apology (oh okay her name is Catalina, I like TG better) he’s not wasting money its an investment in their future. Cmdr Montero and FS are willing to pay more than they (TG & Tobias) own to trap Zorro.

Jump back to Zorro, he snuck in the bedroom of SAM who is napping comfortably in his PJ’s and hat [kinda like Olmos’ but SAM’s was a two piece].

And back to TW & Tobias. TW is upset that Tobias is wasting his time on Zorro and I agree with her enough already. Zorro is a good man yadda, yadda. Tobias can’t believe that his wife, the daughter of a judge takes the side of a criminal who steals from the crown. The crown itself is stealing from those poor people, you told me so yourself. Tobias shushes her the walls have ears, and plus he prohibits her from talking about his plans to anyone it concerns their future and that of their children pause, when they have them, he swishes his cape one more time and leaves.

Back to Zorro again, he covers SAM’s mouth and asks Garcia (oh that’s his name) to follow him outside. Zorro asks him if he is going to stay quite and don’t make him take out his sword. Garcia shakes his head no and Zorro pulls hims out of bed, Garcia falls to floor, Zorro pulls out sword points it at Garcia’s neck and is escorted outside with the sword digging into his back.

At Moncada residence, MA is sleeping when FS stumbles into her bedroom. She awakes with a start. FS is stumbling around the room and accuses her of doing putting him in that state. His head is killing him and says God is punishing him for the bad things he’s done. He’s grabbing his head, I’m dying and passes out on the floor. MA is impactada, I killed him, she gets out of bed, daddy, daddy. She starts touching him and is scared and screams for Olmos.

Back to Esme and Montero. She says she feels bad this is very difficult for her. Montero isn’t fazed and tells Pizarro to bring the lady a glass of water. Esme says no I am fine, no water, I want you to hear this. Everything happened because of an argument I had with my father, I told him I wanted to marry Diego but to spite me he promised me to you Cmdr. Later me and Diego made up, Pizzaro is looking at Esme questioningly. Montero doesn’t give a flying fart about her fight with daddy, FS want back on his word and Esme lied to him pretending have feelings for him. Montero thinks there is no reason for her to be there, you came to her to tell me this nonsense. Montero wants her to get out but she has something very important to tell him.

MA and Olmos bring carry FS back to his bed. MA tells Olmos that FS accussed her. Olmos tells her not to worry FS is burning up with fever. FS doesn’t know what he is doing or saying. Olmos is concered over his patron. FS cries for Maria Pia not to flee from him, come back, I did what you asked, I love you. Maria Pia you’ll be the death of me. MA tells Olmos he was right, Maria Pia manipulated FS to have Esme marry Diego. The little minx must have proven her love. Olmos asks if they should call the Doc but MA says no, no one else should hear his stupid utterandces besides she wants him to suffer a little more it will pass tomorrow. Olmos tells her don’t be so cruel he’s your father. MA-If I am like this to my own father can you imagine what awaits my enemies.” FS is curled in the fetal position in his bed shivering. Olmos covers him with a blanket.

Cut to Maria Pia’s bedroom where she is kneeled about to pray. Nutty Nun knocks on the door and Maria Pia lets her in. Nutty-I’ve come to congrate you Sister Maria Pia or should I say Mother. Maria Pia tells her I am not Mother yet and if you don’t mind the Cardinal has asked that I retire to my room to reflect. Nutty is being condescending telling her doesn’t have to reflect. She is pure not a sinner like everyone else, she’s almost celestially virginal, who doesn’t know sin, desire much less lust. Maria Pia again asks her to leave but she just has to add, she’s happy she will be her spiritual guide. I am going to always be like you pure and chaste. Aughh, how about sending her into that Duelo whirlpool.

Back at the prison, Garcia is hanging upside down and going around in circles telling Zorro that he swears he doesn’t know anything regarding what he is asking. They have a cute little exchange regarding what happened last night but in the end Garcia says Yes I heard the screams and movement but Pizarro assured me it was a nightmare. Z-A nightmare, well my patience is running out. Tell me who is that woman and where was she transferred to. G-I don’t know anything more if I did I would tell you, mercy Z-yeah your right. It appears to be a well guarded secret and one last thing I recommend you tell no one I was here and much less that I asked about the woman. G-sure don Zorro just tell me who is that prisoner Z-I recommend that if you want to remain alive, don’t ask. Bye. Zorro lets go of the rope, leaves and Garcia falls to ground . Guard 1&2 appear and one of them says it sounds like I heard a noise. Zorro hides right above the guards while they think it odd that Montero hasn’t ordered a change of guards.

Back to Montero and Esme. He doesn’t know where she is going with this. Esme tells him that she is indebted to him for saving her life and her father had other motives for having denied her hand to him. Esme hears Tornado neighing and knows her time is up. Montero tells her my patience is running out and Esme tells him that it was silly and naïve of her to come and make him understand reason being that barbaric and can’t see beyond his nose. Montero-I would be careful things are very different now. EsmeYeah of course they’re different, I am going to marry Diego de la Vega and you cannot do anything about it. She excuses herself and leaves.

Pizarro tells Montero woman are very strange sometimes. Montero orders Pizzaro to follow Esme her attitude was very strange and he wants to know where she goes and find the idiot who let her into my prison and take care of him. Esme boards a wagon and asks the driver to take her home. She looks over and sees who appears to be Zorro but she looks confused.

END OF EPISODE.

P.S. I figured out how to get around the keyboard thing (I installed the keyboard that belongs to my tower, I look like an idiot typing on my coffee table and my laptop screen inches from me but a girl’s gotta recap and these laptop keys are too close together)