Caray, Caray!

There was a long overlap from the night before, lucky for me! I'll start with Andrea in the bathroom feeding Mili a load of crap. Mili should let Alex be happy with Andrea, a woman who really loves him. She cries the crocodile tears.

Alex wants his father to congratulate him on the nomination for the award. Connie is not forthcoming, and Alex is outraged. He thought for the first time in his life he might get the gold star from Daddy. Not this Daddy. Connie accuses Alex of bribing the judges. Meanwhile, it's Connie who tried to bribe the judges, as best as I can understand.

Lina tells everyone that they should have a "campamento" for Mili's bachelorette party. This seems to be a campfire/campout/cookout of sorts. Much better than the tacky round of bars and male strip clubs we see here.

We see Connie on the phone with the judges, who seem to be accusing him of bribing them. He says no--you misunderstood--I just wanted to help your charitable institution. Let's have dinner to discuss it. Isn't that more of a bribe? But I digress.

Andrea stalks Alex.

Mili sees Alex in the hall of the mansion and says hi, but he acts rude. She wants to congratulate him on the prize, but he says it's only a nomination. Snobby (Val) and Snouty (Pilar) come in, and there are more congratulations to go around. Snouty plants one on Alex, and Mili looks on impactada, then runs out. The girls are going to Rodeo. Alex tells Snouty not to kiss him anymore.

In the kitchen, the gals plan the campout.

Andrea stalks Alex She tells him he has to go to the restaurant tonight for a big surprise. He should take a date so it looks like he came there by accident.

Over at Rodeo, Val has agreed to have a duel by dance between Bobby and Morgan, both of whom still have their faces covered by butterfly bandages, so they look supremely silly. Pilar didn't come because they say that at the last minute Alex asked her out.

We now see Connie sitting at the restaurant table with two burly men. My husband, who does not watch this show, walked by and asked "Are those mobsters?" Well, these two guys with Connie certainly looked like cheap hoods on loan from the Goodfellas set. Connie is feeding them more baloney--he wanted to honor their organization, which is a key piece in the revitalization of the Mexican economy, or some such. These guys have as much to do with the Mexican economy as I do . . . But then when they attempt to congratulate his son, he says well, you made an error there. They look at Connie as if he had two heads.

Back to Rodeo. Val has the first dance with Bobby. He looks like he is flinging her around like a rag doll. She reels away afterward, barely able to stand. The audience boos.

Back to the restaurant. Connie reveals that it's a terrible shame, but his son is a drug addict. Enter son!

Val now dances with Morgan. I detect hardly any difference, but she seems to think it's better.

Mili is eating a midnight snack in the kitchen when Michael Jackson (Hugo) comes in. He shows her a map and says he's going to teach her about Jamaica. She asks where's horchata? Both are drinks . . . ha ha. Anyway, he wants to take her there for their honeymoon. This gives her the shudders, as she realizes she's going to have to sleep with creepy.

At the restaurant dinner table, an awkward moment: one of the thugs asks Alex if he wants a cigar. He said he doesn't smoke. In fact, he's really into clean living. If he wins the prize, he's going to donate his money to the cause of anti smoking and anti drug promotions. Well, maybe there's a mistake they ask--what about your addiction? Huh? Well, your dad's been telling us . . .

Back home, Connie is pouring a drink and talking to himself: Stupid, stupid stupid. Alex comes in and asks for an explanation. Connie calls him a mocoso de porqueria, or a snotnosed brat from the trashpile. Mili hears the yelling from the kitchen. Connie says Alex was stupid--he had been talking about Luci, not about Alex. Alex looks angry and says no I heard right--you did it so I wouldn't win the prize. Connie stands up and says hit me, hit me, hit me. Connie then hits Alex. Mili runs in and tries to intervene. Just then, Alex was striking back at Connie and accidentally hits Mili. Both are stricken with remorse and try to help her. Connie is horrified and reveals that part of himself that we all hate to love, as he sees his daughter is injured.
Mili actually tells Alex the he shouldn't treat his father this way. This is interesting, as she has been shown to talk frequently about how much she hates her unknown father. But Mili also has a belief in loving one's family. She is conflicted.

Pilar shows up.

Rocky does more dancing and jokes about taking Val on Dancing for the Wedding of Your Dreams. She says she will keep her word and pay for dinner. He says he only wants her presence.

Over at the master bedroom, Luci asks Connie why Braulio is packing suitcases. Connie is going to Brazil. With his lover? No, on business.

More hilarity: Morgan and Val have a candlelight dinner in the back yard. Morgan keeps switching jackets when he is serving as waiter and when he is the guest at his own dinner.

Connie is in bed with Andrea and they light cigarettes. He wants her to come to Brazil. No, she says she's going to visit a cousin in Merida. A likely story.

Alex complains to Damien about his father. Tell it to someone who cares!
He then thanks Andrea for warning him about Connie. She is using it to show him what a truth teller she is. She now tells him to fight for Mili.

Soco goes to collect groceries from Chamuco at the gate. She sees an old man waiting outside. She is impactada. Can this be her Frenchy?

Damien tells Andrea that he doesn't think it was just chance that Alex went to the restaurant. Ya think?

The servants eat and plan the campout. They tease Braulio, 'cause he doesn't want to go. Not refined enough.

In the girls dorm, Mili looks sad. Why? Because of the honeymoon to Jamaica. The girls ask her if she doesn't want to go to Jamaica? No she doesn't want to go on a honeymoon with Creepo. Mili looks queasy again. Gloria points out the truth that Mili really loves "the guapito," or Alex. The girls want to invite Alex to the party, but Mili is adamantly against it.

Soco talks to Horacio: She has just seen the past . . .

Braulio brings tea to Luci. She wants whiskey. He says he'll give her whiskey later if she helps him with his niece. He has some proposal to help her too--to do something to Connie--not kill him, but disarm him? All will be revealed later, I suppose.

Avances: Alex wants to go to the party, and he announces in front of everyone that he loves Mili. Pilar hears.

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I’ve been yelling a lot at the TV lately and it’s made it’s way to my comments. Hopefully they’ll amuse rather than distract.

Episode 78:

We start with yesterday’s portion as Cami begins to set up her praying area (complete with an image of the Virgin) in her new prison – I mean home for wayward girls room – and Santi comes in to say g’bye. He tells her he’ll leave some money behind so if she needs anything, all she has to do is ask. Cami says it’s not necessary and Mr. Condescending tells her that he knows she doesn’t approve of what they’re doing, but he hopes she’ll use this time to return to God. Cami gives him a great look that sends virtual arrows through him. He asks why she’s looking at him like that (‘cause you’re a condescending hypocrite you dumbass!) and she tells him she can’t avoid it. He asks if she thinks he’s doing something against her and she tells him she doesn’t know him anymore. He says he doesn’t know her either and asks what happened to her beliefs in the church and the laws of God and she tells him that God granted man free will. He replies that it was under certain rules that she’s well aware of. He says that man (Ric) coaxed her with his lechery and she tells him it wasn’t lechery, and that she doesn’t want to think that he’s helping her dad hide her from Ric out of jealousy (‘cause he is). Santi says he only wants to help her find the truth and she asks him if he means hers or his. He says the truth is only one (yeah, that he’s an asshat) and he can’t understand how she can be so charmed with a man like that. She says she doesn’t expect him to understand and it’s not worth arguing about. He’s doing what he thinks is best and so will she. Santi worries and she explains she doesn’t plan to run away, but she will never stop loving Ric, and one day they will be together, in this life or the next (Paradise or reincarnation? Hard to say).

Justo converses with the midwife (who looks very shifty and uncomfortable) and tells her that Cami says she’s about 3 months pregnant (I also thought she said a little more than 2 the last time, but it’s been a few days since her conversation w/Justo and Santi so I guess that’s how they’re doing the math) and asks her to look in on his daughter and tells her that Santi’s mom, who is also a midwife, will come visit and will probably assist in the birth (as far as one can predict when the little munchkins will choose to drop in on you). He pays her and Santi tries to do it for him. Justo argues that Cami is his responsibility (about friggin’ time!). Auxiliadora (funny name, it means auxiliary, or giver of aid) tells them not to worry, as she’ll watch over Cami. Al escorts her out and gives her a handy bribery-sized money pouch in exchange for her services to HIM. She is to report to him every 2 mos in SF. She is to keep quiet about that.

Juliana brings Cami a throw rug and asks if she needs anything. Cami says no thanks, but wants to know what their instructions were. Juli tells her they were told to care for her ‘cause she’s preggers and that she’s not to leave the place. She says fine and Juli mentions there’s a little orchard/garden patch where she can walk and get some fresh air. Cami asks if there is a book in the house she can read to distract herself. Juli mentions the house used to belong to a clergyman and that he left books. She can bring them tomorrow. Camila thanks her. (I wonder if she’ll find any juicy gossip in them about Jorge’s machinations...one can hope) and Juli exits. Cami now tells herself she will obey her dad’s rules and not reveal herself. She then prays to the Virgin that her child is born healthy and that if Ric is alive, he has the joy of meeting it. She kisses the watch Ric left her.

Over at the Coralina brothel (LP got the madam to rent it to them while Ric recoups), Mario insists he should be the one to go to SF. Ric says no way, it’s too dangerous. LP offers to go since nobody knows her. Ric is worried El Chino might have been arrested (he did kill the captain of the guards) and people saw her with him. He’d go himself but he can’t even move. MMM repeats he should go and Ric reminds him he said NO. LP is pleased that at least his mood is back! Ric asks Pablo if he’s afraid and he replies he wasn’t at the scuffle and hardly anyone saw him while he was in town. Ric assures him that if he follows Ric’s instructions, nothing will happen to him. Pablo says he trust him. Mario says the boat to Veracruz will leave tomorrow and Ric asks them all to leave him to finish his letter. He writes: “I don’t know if you continue as a serf to Lis, but Pablo has the money to buy your freedom and will give it to your dad. And you, my love: have faith. As soon as I am able, I will go find you. I will be careful, I promise. And this time, without any pretext or excuse, I will bring you with me.”

On to today: Ursula laughs at the palace courtyard and asks Mani if Ascanio kept the appointment. Mani says yes, out of respect to Ursu. Ursu asks if they’re seeing each other and Mani says she ran into him on the street. Ursu says yeah right! Then she asks Mani if they’ve done it yet. Mani’s offended and asks how she can think of such a thing. Ursu says if Mani doesn’t she’s a fool. She then asks Mani for a favor. She knows “Lancaster” (aka Foreman, the sleazy English Corsair) was a friend of Al and she wants Mani to get his address. Mani doubts her father will give it to her and Ursula explains she’s not supposed to ask for it, she’s supposed to looks for it amongst dad’s things. Mani says she wouldn’t dare and Ursu threatens to tell Al that Mani’s got a romance with Miller boy if she doesn’t help her. Mani hopes she’s bluffing, but Ursu says she’s bored and a public flogging might be fun. Just then, Ascanio arrives and tells the doorman Santi’s expecting him. Ursu spies him and they exchange pleasantries. As he’s off to see Santi, Ursu tells him no to disappear. She then taunts Mani saying Ascanio has a nice amount of flesh; so a few lashes shouldn’t kill him. Mani agrees to help, but she tells Ursu she’ll pay for this someday. Our little girl is growing up =)

As the sugar to make up for how annoying he’s being; we are treated to a nude Santi in his bed (well, with a sheet over him) getting the last few acupuncture needles removed from his back. Ascanio’s in the room and Santi asks what he thinks. Ascanio’s impressed and Santi points out that it’s helping. His leg hurts less and he’s walking better. He turns over to reveal his fussy bear chest and legs (kibbles and bits discreetly tucked under the sheet). Ascanio apologizes for not coming sooner, but he’s been looking for new digs. Santi asks why and Ascanio says he doesn’t want to take advantage of Justo any longer and that he’s also looking for new work (and perhaps he’s afraid he’ll deck him for being such an asshat to Cami). The doc (they call him Master) tells Santi to rest and he’ll see him tomorrow. Santi dismisses the valet and Ascanio asks after Cami. Santi says she was obviously sad. Ascanio asks if they think they did the right thing. Santi says there was no other choice; they had to take precautions in case Ric survives and tries to come get her. Ascanio nods, but we can tell he’s not really convinced.

Over at the Coralina brothel, Ric hands Pablo the letter and tells him not to do anything that occurs to him in his head (really, that’s how he said it, the poor man has a fever), but only what Ric told him. He is to go to Ric’s old rental place to look for Jim. If she’s not there, Pablo shouldn’t look for her, but got to Justo’s place (I can already see a big hole in this plan) without going through the main plaza. He asks Pablo to please take care of the money (yeah Ric, rub it in how the poor guy was almost killed guarding your loot the last time). Pablo says not to worry, and Ric tells him to go with God. Ric turns to MMM and says that even talking exhausts him. Mario tells him he’ll get better. Ric asks “When?” Weeks go by and he feels useless. He doesn’t know how Cami is. What if she thinks he’s dead? He falls asleep. Outside the room, Pablo puts the money in his satchel and LP mentions that they’ve spent weeks together, but haven’t talked even once. She knows it’s not Pablo’s fault, but hers since she’s afraid he’ll think she’s telling him lies. He says he doesn’t think anything and she says she doesn’t want to speak ill of anyone or blame anyone, but life’s sick and everyone knows the good and the bad they’ve suffered. She says they’ll talk when he gets back and if he believes her, great. If not, they’ll say goodbye. She hands him a satchel and Pablo leaves shaking his head. He’s clearly uncomfortable with the situation.

“Una Semana Despues” (A Week Later) flashes across the screen. Juli tells Cami that Doña Auxiliadora’s there to see her. Cami says she feels fine, but reconsiders and decides to see her. Aux introduces herself and says Cami’s color is good, but she’s a little thin. Cami says she’s been trying to eat well because of the baby, but she hasn’t had any appetite. Aux asks how far along she is and Cami says she thinks 3 ½ months. Aux asks if this is her first because 1^st timers always get the count wrong. Aux tells her she’s leaving her some herbs for tea. Cami says thanks, but she already has some herbs that were given to her from another midwife and that’s what she’s taking. Aux asks if she doesn’t think hers are any good (they look similar, but you can never tell) and Cami replies politely she’s sure they’re good, but she’d like to finish Ofi’s first. She mentions that Ofi has been like a mother to her. I have a bad feeling about this woman... I can totally see Al holding on to the kid in case Ric shows up.

We join a procession outside the church for the wedding of Liz and Al. They exchange vows and she’s on the verge of tears. Al kisses her and she quickly turns away. They now enter the church (This is strange ‘cause you usually end with the part inside the church and then leave. Maybe ‘cause it’s those two they are doing it a$$ backwards) and everyone goes inside looking quite uncomfortable. Sofia is nowhere in sight, but the rest of the Mancera clan (including the new additions) are there. There’s a lovely children’s choir singing in Latin.

Over at the mill, Jim asks Ascanio if he knows anything about Cami. He says he heard from Lazaro that Justo heard she’s well. Jim feels terrible that they can’t even see her. She asks if he thinks Ric died and he says he hopes not. She agrees for both Ric and Cami’s sakes since they love each other.

On his sickbed Ric tells Mario he’s sick of being in bed. Mario warns that the “matasanos” (it literally means killer of the healthy, but it’s usually used to mean a doctor) said too much strain could re-open the wounds. Ric doesn’t care and asks MMM to help him. Mario says no way, do it yourself. Ric manages to sit up and put both feet on the ground. MMM rejoices and tells him how proud he is. Ric asks how long the doc thinks it will take him to heal. MMM warns he won’t like it but Ric again doesn’t care. It will take about 2 months. Ric thinks the doc’s crazy. MMM reminds him that he received two fatal wounds that would have killed anyone and he should be thanking God he’s alive. Ric says he’s thankful but he’s gotta get his wife damn it! Mario tells him to suck it up because his wounds haven’t scarred properly and he still needs to be able to stand and gain some strength ‘cause he was left quite “fregado” (in bad shape, though it normally refers to dishwashing – maybe the scraping with the brillo pads has something to do with the “bad shape” expression). And for him to be able to pick up a sword and handle it like he used to will take a lot of time. Ric replies he has no time and starts chewing bread. Mario is so cute. He’s like a hyper puppy trying to avoid cabin fever.

Liz is in her boudoir as Fran helps her get ready for her wedding night. She tells Fran she’s scared and Fran says she knows but there’s no turning back. We get a little Sex Ed moment as Lis asks what she should do and Fran tells her to do nothing and just let him do everything. She asks, “what if he hurts me” and Fran explains that she’s heard the man always hurts the woman the first time. Lis asks “so then?” Fran says to suck it up ‘cause that’s the way God made us. She puts the robe on Lis and tells her it’s time. Lis asks for what and Fran tells her not to play dumb, Al asked for her a while ago. Lis asks why he doesn’t come to her and Fran tells her to stop asking stupid questions ‘cause she belongs to her husband and must do whatever he wants. Lis tries to stall asking for her cane and Fran gets it and rushes her out of the room. Ah, the perils of being raised by your spinster aunt before they started teaching science class...

Al is in his bedroom wearing his own bathrobe when Fran brings in the terrified Lis. She leaves closing the door behind her without even saying goodbye. Lis tells Al she’s nervous. He says there’s nothing to be worried about, removes her robe and lays her on the bed. He removes his robe and jumps on the bed. We are mercifully spared any additional flesh in this scene. Al starts pawing her and telling her how beautiful she is and how much he likes her pale soft skin. Liz looks like she’s ready to hurl and he tells her she’s his wife and there’s no place for modesty in that room. He starts kissing her torso and she tells him it’s a sin. He tells her he warned her she would learn to bring him pleasure. She says she doesn’t want to. He tells her he wants her to enjoy him and to let him enjoy her. She says she’s cold and asks why they don’t throw on a sheet. He says he wants to see her and have her let him. He also wants her to “see” him with her hands. She says he can’t force her and he slaps her so hard she falls off the bed. She screams “not like this” as he picks her up and throws her on the bed. She crawls off the bed and tries to run away, but he blocks her way. He tells her he wants her to give him pleasure and throws her on the bed. We are spared the rest as they cut to commercial.

Now for the spoonful of sugar. At chez Justo, Vasco walks down the steps to the kitchen to get some water. Ines is in her jammies making tea for Paco. Vasco tells her he wants them to be a couple again. He tells her he needs her and asks if she no longer feels anything for him. She walks away and says she needs him too and that she still loves him, but she’s afraid of suffering again. He says the way they’re living they’re already suffering. He sees her everyday; so beautiful, so attentive and smiling to everyone except him. She’s worried he’ll go back to his old ways and he says it won’t happen, because he’s starting to fall in love with her. We now see them in their room as a new song plays (I think we may have heard it when Ascanio kissed Mani). She’s a little shy at first, but they both exchange a lot of come hither looks and we get to see a great deal of both. Ines blows out the candle. The audience collectively smiles knowing what’s coming...

It’s the next day. Poor Lis sits at her dressing table as Fran sets her hair. Lis tells Fran it was horrible. Not only did he hurt her, but he humiliated her. Fran says the worst is over. Fran just sucks at this comfort thing! Lis asks why women must endure so much shame and humiliation. Fran tells her she’ll get used to it and Lis says she never will. Fran asks if she thinks it would have been any different with Ric. Lis says of course, Ric was good and sweet and she loved him. She now wants to talk about the child, but Al is at the door. Lis tries to cling to Fran but she pries Lis off and leaves her to her rapist – I mean husband. Al comes in with a rose and asks for forgiveness if he was too rough. He asks Lis when she wants to leave on their honeymoon. She says she thought about it and maybe it’s better not to go. He takes a seat behind her and asks why. She says since she can’t see, it’s probably better if she stays in places she knows. Here’s something almost as disturbing as what happened the night before: for the rest of the conversation, Al strokes her cheeks, ears, etc with the rose. Always from behind her and constantly switching sides. You can see the terror in her face as she tries to figure out where he is at any given time. He says fine, but perhaps later on they can take a trip to the capital and go to the theater, to concerts, stroll as he describes the streets, the coffee shops, would she like that? She says she doesn’t know. He tells her to calm down and promises he’ll be gentler next time. He kisses her and throws the rose on the dressing table. Once he’s gone, she wipes her mouth and says she will never like. She begs God to give him a heart attack so he’ll drop dead. Just like her dad...That’s the way he died isn’t it?

Santi comes into Rita’s room and she asks how his sessions are going with the Master (acupuncturist). He says they’re going well and asks about Ana. Rita says she’s at the nursery and he notices her crib isn’t there. Rita says Ursu suggested Ana Maria sleep in the kids’ room with Tita and the nannies. He points out they are of different customs and Rita asks if they can’t enjoy the kindnesses they have now just because they used to be poor. He says he just wants his daughter to grow up with them and not her nannies. Rita says it’s not like she spends no time with her, and if she can get a little help what does he care. He tells her he doesn’t like her abandoning their child to dedicate herself to frivolities. He asks how much time she now spends fixing her hair and dressing herself that way. She says she needs to look a certain way or people will think she’s his maid instead of his wife. He says he sometimes wonders if he made the right choice moving to that house. She tells him not to start. He says he feels that she wants to forget where they came from. His mom says she hardly ever goes to visit her or Justo. Rita says she does visit, but she has to also spend time with Sofia and other society ladies so people won’t think they are rude. He now asks what’s the deal with her wanting to learn how to ride. She says it’s a common form of entertainment among women of class. He tells her she should entertain herself with their daughter. She tells him again that Ana Maria is fine; and if he’s so worried maybe he should entertain himself with her since she’s his daughter too. He tells her it’s her duty as the mother. He says he also won’t allow her to adopt Ursula’s manner. Methinks the boy thinks he knows what everyone should be doing... He slams the door and Rita primly strolls to the door herself.

Al sees Rita and Ursu and tells Rita how elegant she looks on that horse. Rita thanks him and Ursu says the only problem is she hasn’t learned how to fall with grace. Al offers to join them in one of their rides. They say it would be great and Ursu complains that Mani has forgotten about her. Al says he’ll send her over. The girls ride off.

In Jorge’s office, he asks Al why they need to organize a dinner. Al says Lis is hurt because Sofia wasn’t a “madrina” and didn’t even show up at the wedding. Jorge tells him she needs to get over it. She’s the one that declared war on Sofi when she refused to sell her Cami. Al says it’s the more reason why they should have a dinner and smooth things over. It will also show people that Lis is welcome in the palace.

We see that Jim is now a waitress at the tavern. She starts to bus a table and sees Santi walking to the municipal building out of the corner of her eye. She makes a face like she smelled something foul (and I don’t just mean his hair or his scarf). You can see the hate in her eyes.

Inside the building, Santi greets the people in the hall and tells them he’ll be right with them. He runs into Marcelino and asks if Ascanio’s in. Marcelino takes him to the private office and Santi tells him he can go. Marcelino’s a little afronted, but he says of course. Let me know if you need anything. It looks like Ascanio has been hired by Santi as an independent auditor. Santi asks how it’s going and Ascanio says he just started. He says he asked for his help because he considers him a friend and someone to be trusted. Ascanio says he’s grateful. Santi mentions people pay a tithe to the church and a lot of taxes. He knows part of it goes to the crown, but he wants to know what happens to the rest since he hasn’t seen much improvement in the town. Ascanio points out there often is corruption among government officials. Especially if his father allows it... Santi says he still wants to know. Ascanio asks if he wants him to spy and Santi says no, just as a friend he wants to know what’s going on. Ascanio warns he might find something Santi doesn’t like. Santi says he’ll decide that. He knows they don’t agree on many things, but this is for the good of the people (and Ascanio may well find proof of the caravan robberies, or at least the spiffy new fake seals). Santi asks about Mani and Ascanio says please, “do you think I’d ever be able to marry her?” Santi points out that he went from blacksmith to heir apparent. Ascanio says it’s different, he knows where HE came from. Santi says he does as well. Independently of what he’s told Santi (the whole killing the guy who raped his sister) he’s a good man, and his friend. He might give him a hand...Commercial break with a scary shot of Al.

Sofia visits with Ofelia and asks if she still disapproves Santi’s recognition. Ofi says he looks happy and Rita’s thrilled. She has Ofi make her dresses just like Ursu’s with the same cut, ruffles, etc. She’s even gotten into horseback riding. She misses her granddaughter. Sofi says if Mohamed doesn’t come to the mountain...Ofi says she couldn’t go to the palace. Sofi wants to talk about Cami’s sudden trip. Ofi says she was very sad and SF brought her bad memories. Sofi asks what convent she went to and Ofi says one in the capital, Saint...Saint something or other. Sofi asks if she’s lying. Maybe she went to meet Ric. Ofi says they haven’t heard from him and she thinks he’s probably dead.

Over on the fields, Ursu yells to Rita to keep up. Rita complains the horse won’t obey her and Ursu reminds her it’s not a horse, but a mare. She should know that by now, pay attention.

Sofi comes over to Justo and asks if he’s been hiding from her (Ya think? Guilty conscience?). He says he’s been busy and she asks after Camila. Justo says she’s fine. Sofi says she thought they were friends and that he trusted her. She wants to know if she went looking for Ric ‘cause she doesn’t buy the convent BS. She reminds him that he knows well that if he doesn’t answer she’ll keep nagging until he does. He finally tells her Cami’s pregnant, please understand his shame. She says she can understand whatever feeling he wants (her husband and daughter aren’t exactly vestal virgins). She wants to know if they plan to get rid of the child and he says of course not! She wants to know where they sent her and he says one of Jorge’s properties, but please don’t tell him you know. Nobody can’t know! She’s shocked Jorge knows and wants Justo to tell her where it is so she can go visit. He says she knows how fond he is of her, but he simply can’t tell her. She says fine (she’s got other spies...) but what do they plan to do with the child. He says the child will live with them. She asks about Ric and he says he doesn’t know. But in case Ric survived, they’re not about to give him the kid to turn into a villain, a filibuster. They will say the kid is an orphan or something. She asks if they aren’t worried Ric will try to come back and they said that’s why they sent Cami away. His only solace is that Ric knows he’s a wanted man. If he tries to come they will catch him and hang him. Sofi points out that Ric’s not the kind of man who’s afraid of danger. That’s how he makes his living. I just knew Sofi would come into this somehow. Hopefully between her and Ofi they can help Cami get word to her hubby.

Over by the mill, Vasco and family are having a picnic. Paco asks how sailors can track the stars if they keep moving. Vasco tells him sailors know the patterns the stars follow. He asks if Ric could teach him and Vasco says there’s no need ‘cause he’s going to grow up to be a miller. Paco says nope, he wants to be a sailor so he can have a really big boat. Ursu rides by and says they look really cute. Ines bolts up and Vasco tells her to pay Ursu no mind and kisses her. Eat your heart out WhoreSula! Paco notices Rita and calls out to her. Ines holds him back as the horse looks quite skittish. Vasco calls out to Rita and she waves as she tries to stay on her horse.

Over at the Garbancillo home, Cami does her embroidery and talks to the sky. She says: “If you’re in heaven my love, please protect your child.”

Back at the palace, Ursu enjoys her tea as Mani swears she looked everywhere and found nothing about a Mr. Lancaster (nobody told her he was filed under “F” for Foreman or “P” for pirate contact or “C” for English corsair who pays them money to steal) and tells Ursu she has to believe her. Ursu says fine and nearly spits out her tea when she sees Rita coming out with her fan and parasol. Ursu comments her mom spoils her more than herself with jewels and attentions, etc. Rita gives Mani a “don’t mess my makeup” hug and kiss and tells her that Al offered to take them riding and suggests Mani should join them. Mani says sure. Rita asks about the new stepmom and Mani says she’s fine, but looks uncomfortable.

Over at the brothel, Ric sits up and manages to stand for a few seconds, but soon collapses back in the bed and bursts into tears of frustration.

On tomorrow’s episode: Al takes Ursu and Rita riding and gets her to call a race. Rita tries to bail out and Al takes a knife to her horse who starts galloping off as he laughs. We all collectively cheer!

Santi tells Justo he will notify the captain of the guard to be at the ready. I hope it’s in response to Sofi’s comment and not because they caught Pablo.

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Pau is tearing Marely a new one. Pau tells her she thought she was the only sensible and intelligent one in that family. Mar swears her friendship was no trick, Pau should know that she’s not capable of something like this and she didn’t come to defend her mother but to come to her face and tell Pau she’s sorry that this happened and that Pau found out this way. She swears it’s not the way it seems and she’s hurt that they will lose their friendship over money. Pau mocks her that those are such beautiful words but she believes none of them. She tells her to git oh and tell your ma that this isn’t the end of this, that she has not persuaded her at all because the damage is done. She cries. OK, so here's the first of her closest family she doesn't believe is telling the truth.

In the school the brats are picking on Juan again, and if he’s going to tell on them again Juan rushes back asking him if he’ll rematch. They say yes, not here, but to a clean fight out in the park in front where the teacher can’t get them. They taunt him are you coming or are you going back on your word. He says he’s not a chicken or a person who goes back on his word (Rajon)! They proceed to said park.

After Pastor earlier told Ivy he had a plan for the new guy to start at the bottom just like everyone else, he really meant the bottom, and down in the dungeon still reeking no doubt of Perafan funk. Ivy is instructing the tweedle (nicely dressed in a banana hued spring suit but still with his deformed dirty hat) how the files are archived and ordered by letter [Insert camera shots of her ARSE]. Her virginal white mini skirt suit and FM heels prove too much for this horndog’s pea brain, and he sort of loses sight of his task in favor of the call of the wild. He wants to chat about her instead since they are coworkers. She says that very reason is why we should keep our distances, but he is not deterred.

He asks if it matters if the red files are mixed with the blue ones and she wonders who was talking about colors rather the alphabet, which he does know right? At least the man admits his shortcomings; he knows the alphabet, but says he’s nervous when in the presence of such a hembra (female – used most often describing an animal) such as she. She tells him to look up because she has no eyes in her knees. He says what should I do in front of such a fine filly (potranca) as you. Ivy says your grandmother is a filly; that she’s no animal and she walks off. He says even if she were he’d love to take her out of the corral and ride her around a bit. Yee haw!!!


Juanito gets pummeled by 3 on 1.

Pau asks if she reached her rat fink friend and isn’t surprised when Ana tells her Nid didn’t answer. Pau says they were there surely they didn’t want to talk to you. Ana thinks there is more to this story and that maybe Pau is leaping to unwarranted conclusions. Pau says no and reminds her that Nid wasn’t her friend when her Dad died. She wants Pau not to say anything until she can talk to Nid, because now things are different and she’s supported her and helped with the gallery. She thinks if Nid was involved wouldn’t Juan have said something, he was living there when your Dad died. Pau says of course you are right, he’s known all along too and hasn’t told me!! Here's the second person, her own Mother, she doesn't believe is telling what the truth might be.

Yadi is going on about getting a new house with 3 bedrooms and a terrace for the baby to get sun. Profe reminds her he’d love to, and knows she’s used to a big house that she grew up in, but he’s without work, so this is all there is.

Juan is giving Kike a pep talk to go and talk to Yadi in a mature manner. Kike says he’d love to but, he just ends up wanting to punch out that guy and more. he wants Juan to come with him. Juan tells Kike he has to go himself if he wants to earn Yadi's respect and Juan can’t meddle between the two of them. He tells Kike he needs to handle this maturely, especially if one day Yadi sees her errors and comes back. Juan tells Kike that many a chica wished they won the lottery and married Kike because he is a devoted husband, hard-wroking and grest Papa. If Juan was a girl he’d marry Kike right now! Kike tells him he’s hit the wall there, because no way would he be crazy enough to marry Juan. They chuckle and good cheer is spread.

Teacher discovers Juan was fighting again.

Perafan explains to Marely that Nid flew the coop. Marely is worried about her Mom.

Pastor worries with Ivy about who will now be captain of this Titantic alias Farell now that CL abdicated.

Ana tries to talk Pau out of the fact that Juan knew all this. but Pau says right now she needs to calm down. Just then Pastor calls and notifies Pau that CL fled the co and the co (company and country). Pau is impactada -i.e. no calming there....

Pau says he couldn’t have left just like that. Ana worries that he hasn’t signed the divorce papers. Pau says there is still so much pending. Pastor worries that he has been left with no directions. Pau says well guess you’ll have to call Mr. Dominguez. She tells him to buzz off.

Perafan tells Marely that Ana was here banging on the door but he couldn’t open because what explanation would he give her, next the police would be knocking.

Teach wants to know whodunit. Juan isn’t talking. Teach threatens to tell Pa

Anga is with Nid and hangs up from Pasty looking for Juan. Nid worries what her chomi will think when he finds out what she did. She says her peace ended the day she decided to partake in that stupid idea. She begs that Anga will not turn her in. That his betrayal will leave her completely lost. She is afraid she will end her days like Chucho el Roto. She wants to end up with Anga, and asks him to swear that he won’t be the one to undo her and turn her in. She goes on, there is only death if you abandon me. He says he’s in a difficult position but ends up promising no one will learn from him she is there and she thanks him profusely.

Perafan thinks she fell into her deep passions and is with Anga. He suggests to Mar to call that monster. Mar agrees that’s probably true.

Pau thinks this is just like CL to do this to her. Ana is worried about the divorce but Ana tells Pau, like it or not, she is still his wife so she better take control of that company. She says no it’s his deal, she’s not interested but Ana says what about all those people that are working there with no guidance. Pau gets snippy but then apologizes to her Ma.

Ana again tries to dissuade Pau from thinking Juan knew about the inheritance. Pau still in her own world refuses to believe it and says how else can you explain the Cachons taking him in just like that as a total stranger, and he showed up just the day her Dad passed.

Yadi is reading the want ads. She stumbles upon one for a marketer/marketing. She continues, "useless to present yourself without references." She says, huh, they are looking for a useless person without references. She is stumped. Profe says, no, hun they are saying that it’s useless to present yourself as a candidate if you don’t have any references. She agrees he’s right. Mercadologo - inutil para presentar se sin referencias.

Door rings. Yadi asks if it opens by itself, Profe is feeding the baby, but she is looking for work. Of course much more important. So Profe has to open.

Kike shows up at the door. Profe wants to know in forceful words what he’s doing there.

Mar calls Anga who lies for his love. Nid thanks him for saving her life. Just then the doorbell rings. Nid hides.


It’s Juan. He gets the news that CL left. Juan thinks this is another game and that he’s playing. Anga thinks to expect anything from that guy. Anga thinks he risks a lot by taking off but Juan reminds him that he also doesn’t have that much to lose. During this he appears to analyze a glass of water on the table, likely noticing the excessive imprint of Nid’s lipstick. Anga sneakily takes it away and puts it behind his back.

Juan gets a call with his Cachibombo ring. It’s Profe Pompous teling him of his son's misbehavior and refusal to tattle.


Kike wants to speak with Yadi. he and Profe fight over being tu’ed. Yadi puts down her career search and comes out and tells him to leave. He says he’s not leaving until he says what he came to say. She says go ahead then. He says alone. She asks Profe to leave them alone then. He protests, that not only does he have to tolerate Kike’s insults but now he has to leave his own home!! He says fine, he will demonstrate some prudence and allow this jerk 5 minutes.


Back at Anga's Juan tells Pastor on the phone that he’ll be there shortly. Juan thinks by now CL is surely in the house of the devil. Anga swats flies off his coat (waves Nid to stay back out of sight). Juan says that it seems that Cl really is gone, and he says with that business sorting through the truths and the gossip is like pulling a little stone out of the beans. (Not easy, picture a little stone close to the color of beans….) Anga laments that he leveraged his shops to help out this business, he promises Juan that if this business sinks, he will wack him up with a machete (Macheteo).

Juan tries to calm Anga but he remarks to himself that this was a great time for CL to leave without giving him any clue to running the business, and him running a business is like Anga giving remedies for baldness! (Not very promising or convincing, or effective obviously)

Kike wants to know what happens with the baby. He says he has the right to see her.
He asks her to really think about whether this is the best place for her daughter to grow up and whether that clown will be a good father to my little baby. Yadi gets a consterned look.

Juan wonders to himself if it will happen that he’s actually going to be the frontman in charge of this huge business! He says so be it, then he’ll have to start by changing the name to Industries Dominguez! He says what fear, in reality he doesn’t even know where to bring in the bull (into the bullring). He says being the boss is not as easy as it seems.

Kike begs her to think about her daughter. Think about what’s best for her and not just getting what you want. He calmly reminds here of all the things the baby will have at the Cachon house, healthy food, clean safe place to play, her auntie, grandma, etc. He apologizes for ruining her day, that wasn’t his intention but he wanted her to really think about all this. Yadi looks affected finally.


Kike Pacmanned or Mario’d his way through the magic coins and picked up some strength or power points on the way out of that building because out on the street Kike sucker kicks our Profe right in the behind in the middle of a conversation with his neighbor! Rah Rah Kike!!!!! He warns him that if he lets anything happen to his daughter the smallest sore or stomach ache and he will charge Topete with it. Topete says he wants only the best for the kid too. Kike says yeah whatever, the best is that she is with her Daddy. Topete agrees that’s what he’s been saying and Kike says well if that’s so then you better march right up there and convince Yadi to let me have my daughter. He says you can have Yadi to live your life like in a painting (fairytale), but not my daughter. He says he is capable of anything for her. ANYTHING!!!!! Tapete gets the picture and backs down from his macho stance in this exchange. Wonder if that’s only in front of the women he puffs his feathers. Anyway.

Juan goes to perform his fatherly duties and he is troubled because he thinks his son came out just like him, good for Mazapanazos (I think this is like bullying or punch outs or belly blows) but bad for using his smarts. He actually thinks Juanito is doing the right thing by not tattletaleing or being a coward and letting others mess with him, but he also needs to respect authority and not get into fights before hand. He thinks being Papa is the hardest job ever. Juan asks what Pompous recommends he do. Pompous says I’ve done all I can, maybe he’ll open up for you, I’ll leave you I’m going to watch my finance program. I think Juan gets a light bulb. He asks about this TV program and wants to know more about it. He thinks maybe this guy crossed his path for more than just educating Jito.

Next we see him walking the street with Jito. He uses the story of Benito Juarez the benefactor of the Americas and when he confronted Maximilian. (Here's a link to an interesting film starring none other than our Bette Davis eyes that discusses their competition) He thinks this is a good example because not only does he know his heritage well, but Juarez also came from a small village and took on the big guys. Jito still won’t give up the name and tell him it’s his problem.Juan tells him fine but you are reposnsible ofr your actions then. But…

Juan reminds him to not to forget that his Pa is his friend and if he needs help he needs to do nothing more than knock on his chest and he’ll be there looking after what is going on.

J&J show up at Farell, Juanito is impressed.

Everyone greets Juan. They all want to shake his hand and do something for him. Jito wonders why the hype. He learns of the purchase and that Pa owns half of all this. He smiles his big grin.

Back at the inadequate departamento, Profe says very sweetly he thinks Kike is right about most of what he said. They are financially challenged and it will cost a lot to take care of the baby, so maybe she should think about letting him care for the baby. Yadi is offended that he thinks this too.

Juan asks Fer for the scoop. Fer tells him that no, this time it’s not a trick, CL really left with suitcases and one of the chauffers took him to the airport. Oh yeah, that definitely means he’s gone…this from the guy who faked being at odds with his former wife to court his current wife, and countless other fake outs. Somehow suitcases makes it different. Anyway….

Ana wonders if Pau is going out. In her lingerie I’d think no, but then again it’s Pau, so of course she’s going out. Oh where, not to find Farell Ana worries, nope, to find Juan. The third close person to her that she doesn't believe and thinks is in a grand plot to undo her. You know the medical community has a name for it. Paranoid Delusional disorder..... :)

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In the post baby-rescue, everyone is concerned about Hugo's wound but he says that it's nothing. Enrico and Ursula disappear and Eloisa arrives with Paquito in tow to use the situation to advance her plan to entrap Alcides. She takes it upon herself to go back to the Hacienda with Hugo while Paquito drives Soledad and the baby home.

At Dr. Max's, Elena is upset that Guillermo has left her. Dr. Max tells her that she is better off without Guillermo because he's a penniless nobody. Elena wants to leave but Dr. Max asks her to stay and points out she has nowhere to go. She agrees to stay on the condition that if he wants her clean and well dressed, he has to buy her clothes. She won't wear his dead wife's clothes. Dr. Max agrees.

Hercu-less is prevented from killing a groveling Luc-ass by the timely appearance of Ester and Antonia's carriage. Hercu-less says that he will settle the score with Lucas later. (I knew you would screw it up, Hercu-less)

Ester is grumpily tending to Lucas when he talks in his sleep about how much he hated betraying his wife. Ester storms out in a huff leaving Antonia to take care of Lucas.

At the Hacienda, Eloisa and Marina compete to bandage up Hugo's wound. Marina asks if Hugo delivered the money and Boris confirms that he did but Arturo did not fulfill his part of the bargain. Boris suggests that Hugo make a declaration against Arturo and that Eloisa should do one as well. Eloisa says that it will probably come to nothing because Arturo is evil and corrupt and has paid off the police. Boris knows that Hugo wants to use Eloisa to find out more about what Alcides and Arturo were up to when he "died" so he drags Marina out of the room, leaving Hugo alone with Eloisa. Eloisa tells Hugo that she knows where Arturo keeps his money. She can help him get it back. Hugo asks why she is helping him. Eloisa tells him that she knows he doesn't remember but they had a special relationship. Hugo suggests that she is exaggerating - he is married to Soledad. Eloisa says that Alcides told her that he was only marrying Soledad to get Hugo's money and he and Soledad were not in love. "I said that?" asked Hugo. Eloisa says that those were the only circumstances in which Eloisa would have gotten involved with him.

At the hospital, Dr. Pablo asks Beatriz why she is acting so strangely. She makes up a story about missing her family. Dr. Pablo says that he noticed that she has moved without telling him. Beatriz is prevented from having to explain that she has moved to the House of Sadism when Dr. Pablo is called away to a patient.

Eloisa is laying it on pretty thick with Hugo. She is eating grapes in a suggestive manner and spins a yarn about how she was a sweet young thing swept off her feet by by love for Alcides and when she found out that he married Soledad only to get Hugo's money she didn't resist her desires. (This is a pretty obvious lie since Alcides inherited Hugo's money as his brother and Soledad wasn't involved. We should remember too that in his low period when Hugo was gaslighting him, Alcides confessed to Eloisa that he murdered Hugo. She has never told this to Paquito or anyone.) Eloisa kisses Hugo but he does not appear to respond. At this point, Boris interrupts and takes Hugo away. Paquito comes in and asks Eloisa if she is following the plan she laid out to him. She says no, it is obvious that Alcides doesn't remember anything. She will pretend to be a victim of the savage Alcides that she knew. Little by little, she will insinuate herself into Alcides' life until he is hers.

At the Obragon's Ester tells Soledad that Lucas got drunk and was mugged and is sleeping it off. She says that they can never leave the baby alone. Soledad is concerned that she doesn't know who took the baby but she knows that Enrico and Ursula were not involved. She wants Ursula back and Ester says she has no problem with that but where is Ursula? Soledad doesn't know. Ester then takes the opportunity to promote the idea of Soledad and the baby returning to Alcides. Soledad says no. Alcides seems different but people don't change in that short amount of time. She will never trust Alcides.

Boris points out to Hugo that his plan of vengeance is going to be more complicated since Arturo turned out to be an enemy of Alcides. Hugo agrees that only a despicable person would kidnap a newborn. He isn't done with Arturo. Boris says that he assumes Hugo has given up his plan of vengeance against Soledad since he risked his life for her. "Oh, no," says Hugo. I did it for the baby, my niece who carries the blood of my parents and brother and who will probably be his only surviving relative.

Cut to the House of Sadism where his other surviving relative, Alcides, has managed to get untied. He tries to get the drop on Beatriz but is too weak and she smashes him over the head with a bucket. She chains him up this time and injects him with a muscle relaxant so he can't move. Then she starts screaming like a lunatic about how Alcides messed up her life. She doesn't seem to be enjoying torturing Alcides as much as she did before.

Back in the capital, Hugo tells Boris that he is experiencing the sensation he got when Alcides was around. Boris insists that it must be something else because Alcides is dead. "No," says Hugo, "I'm pretty sure Alcides is alive." Boris still can't believe it because they searched riverbank for Alcides and if he were alive, wouldn't he be here making trouble? Hugo says that his brother was always very unpredictable. He tells Boris to hire a detective to search for Alcides in the villages downriver. He should hire an out of town detective since one from the city would know that Alcides wasn't missing.

Arturo gathers his men together. He is sure that Hugo/Alcides will try and attack him. He sends them off to guard the house and when he is alone who should appear but Hugo with a gun. When Arturo asks how he got in, Hugo says that he grew up in this house. Hugo tells Arturo to leave Soledad and her baby out of his vengeance plans. "And if I don't?" says Arturo, "what are you going to do? Report me to the authorities?" Hugo says that everyone knows that Arturo has paid off half the city. Arturo boasts that he has always been one step ahead of Alcides. "Don't be so sure of that," responds Hugo and takes the ransom money from an armoire. Arturo is astonished that Hugo knew where to find it. Hugo says that since Arturo didn't fulfill his part of the bargain by returning the baby, he is taking the ransom back. He tosses a packet of money at Arturo and says that this is his payment for killing Hugo. When Arturo can't resist going for the money like a dog with a piece of meat, Hugo disappears from the room as mysteriously as he appeared.

Ester's cold behavior towards Lucas is evident to Soledad who wants to know what is going on. Lucas dismisses her concern. It is only because he got drunk when he was so anxious about the baby. Soledad leaves and Antonia tells Ester that it is her duty as a wife to make up with Lucas. Ester isn't interested.

Enrico's conversations with an invisible Jeremias are making Ursula conclude that Enrico is crazy. Enrico apologizes and says that he won't talk to Jeremias anymore. Ursula is sad because she misses Soledad and the baby. Enrico suggests that they visit her. He will show her how to sneak into windows. Ursula agrees and makes Soledad's favorite cake to bring.

Omar the tavernkeeper doesn't want Guillermo performing there if he also works for Alcides. Guillermo appeals to his greed. He says that now Alcides is very rich and Guillermo could convince him to patronize the tavern with his rich friends. Omar says that Guillermo can continue to perform at the tavern but if there is any trouble with Alcides, he's out. Guillermo complains that being a misunderstood artist is very hard.

Arturo goes to see Eloisa. She refuses to change her decision to end their engagement. At this moment, someone delivers flowers to Eloisa but there is no card. Arturo is instantly jealous and threatens to kill anyone that Eloisa is involved with. (At least this won't add to Arturo's body count since he is already committed to killing Alcides for other reasons.) Rebeca turns up with the card and sure enough the flowers are from Alcides. We find out a few minutes later that Boris sent them on Hugo's instructions.

Boris doesn't understand why Hugo gave Arturo some of the ransom money back when he could have had it all. Hugo says that he will get it back multiplied. They set off for the Obregon house.

At the Obragon's, Soledad receives Hugo very coldly. He suggests that she and the baby come and live at the Hacienda under his protection. Soledad is impactada. She says that will never happen. Hugo asks her to think about it. He has lots of enemies and they will try and attack him through the baby like what just happened. He can protect her and the baby if they are in his house. Soledad says that she will never change her opinion. Hugo says that he knows that she doesn't want to be with him and he doesn't want to be with her but it is necessary. Soledad says that she just wants to be left alone. She can't expose her daughter to the hell that existed when she was with him.

Arturo repoaches Hercu-less for not finding out any information about why Eloisa dumped him. He sends Herc off to find out who sent Eloisa the flowers and kill that person whoever it is.

Ester and Lucas are of different opinions as to whether Soledad should return to live with Alcides. Ester is pro (Alcides saved he baby and Soledad is his lawful wife) and Lucas is against (he put my daughter through hell). Lucas goes out saying that he will be a good father and protect his daughter. He goes to the police and tells them that Alcides rescued the baby (if they didn't know this already, why aren't they out there looking for the baby?). Lucas suspects that Alcides was involved in the kidnapping because he won't say who the actual kidnapper were. He wants to keep Alcides away from Soledad. Inspector Duarte says the solution is in his hands. He can make a declaration against Alcides for trying to kill Soledad in the mine even though Soledad herself won't press charges from fear of retaliation.

Paquito offers to find out who is courting Eloisa for Arturo in return for money. He says that his specialty is investigation and living under the same roof with Eloisa gives him an advantage. Since Arturo is well aware of Hercu-less' investigative abilities, he is interested in the offer.

Soledad is packing up to leave home to protect the baby from Alcides. (Where on earth is she going to go with a newborn? Enrico's hideaway? It's getting pretty crowded in there.) Everyone is on her case to go back to Alcides and she doesn't believe that he has changed.

Hugo/Alcides is making his pitch to get Soledad back to Ester and Antonia. Antonia is instantly onboard but Ester is doubtful and Hugo assures her that he has changed and only wants to protect Soledad and especially his daughter from his enemies. At this point, the police arrive to arrest Hugo for trying to kill Soledad in the mine. The credits roll.

Tomorrow - prison life does not agree with Hugo.

Labels: la traicion

Everybody is running around in the woods in tonight's episode but fortunately for those of us who don't want to see Soledad crying anymore, she gets her baby back. Here is how it went:

At gunpoint, Soledad demands that Alcides/Hugo return her baby. Hugo repeatedly denies that he took the baby. Finally, Soledad explains that the reason she is so sure that Alcides was involved is because Elena had the baby and she knows that Los Burque work for Alcides. In the middle of this standoff, Boris and Guillermo come into the room. Guillermo says that Elena and he have split and Elena works for Dr. Max.

Boris, Hugo and Guillermo are going to go Dr. Max's. They don't want to take Soledad but she insists on coming along. At this point, Ester and Antonia show up at the Hacienda. They don't want Soledad to go with Hugo either but she does anyway.

In town, two of Arturo's henchmen see Elena and Dr. Max with a baby and they suspect that this is the missing baby. Before they can act on their suspicions, they are called to a meeting of Arturo's henchmen. Arturo wants to find the baby and hold her for ransom to get the money that Alcides owes him. The two henchmen who saw Elena volunteer their information and the gang except for Hercu-less is off to Dr. Max's. Arturo sends Hercu-less to find out why Eloisa dumped him.

Meanwhile, Inspector Duarte and his Keystone cops are after Ursula and Enrico. The inspector says that they must be captured dead or alive. (Hey Inspector, since they don't have the baby on them, they can't tell you where the baby is if they're dead.) The cops decide to follow the trail of Enrico's blood but fortunately, Jeremias is out there leaving a false trail. Enrico and Ursula decide to hole up at the Hacienda where Enrico knows the secret passages, etc.

At his laboratory, Dr. Max has convinced Elena that he doesn't have bad intentions but just wants to cure the baby of a terrible illness and will give her back to her mother when she is cured. Elena is not so sure about why Dr. Max won't tell Soledad what he is doing. Dr. Max tells her that if Soledad knew her baby was ill, she would die of sorrow. Dr. Max and Elena pack up to take the baby to a safer place but Arturo and his gang enter Dr. Max's house, take the baby and tie up Elena and Dr. Max.

Hugo's carriage comes up on Arturo and his gang. Arturo opens fire. It's here that the liability of bringing Soledad along become clear. Hugo protects Soledad in the carriage and Guillermo isn' t a combatant so the whole burden of fighting off Arturo's gang falls on Boris.

In their hiding place at the Hacienda, Ursula is concerned that Enrico has lost a lot of blood and has a fever. Jeremias tells Enrico to send her for rose petals, rosemary and basil. Enrico passes out and Ursula decides to go for the herbs.

Back at the shootout, it's a stalemate. Arturo tells his men to stop shooting and let Alcides follow him. Soledad has been grazed by a bullet and Hugo sends her and Boris to Dr. Max to get it treated while he rides off alone after Arturo and his gang. He promises Soledad that he will return with the baby. Guillermo heads off to find Elena on his own. Naturally, Arturo gets the drop on Hugo and tells him that he has an hour to bring a large ransom to the fig tree in the forest and he can have the baby. Hugo agrees to pay.

Lucas is handing out the missing baby flyers at the Tavern (how convenient). He runs into Rebeca. Like the spineless sap that he is, Lucas lets Rebeca take him into her dressing room, ply him with liquor and finally, yeccch, have sex with her. Rebeca is looking for information and Lucas tells her that Enrico gave the baby a necklace that belonged to Jeremias. Rebeca wonders to herself it this is connected to the treasure. While pretending to give Lucas time to figure out what he wants, Rebeca makes him promise to keep her informed on everything that goes on in his life. He agrees. Unbeknownst to them, Hercu-less is a witness to this conversation. Ignoring his assignment to find out about Eloisa (hasn't Hercu-less learned that it's not smart to disobey Arturo?), Hercu-less thinks with his dick and decides that he has to kill Lucas.

Ursula is out in the woods looking for the plant material she needs. (Uh, Ursula honey, roses, rosemary and basil are in the garden, not the woods. Everything you need is probably within 10 feet of the Hacienda.) The cops see her and Jeremias has to divert them by knocking over a tree or something. (If he can do that, why couldn't he just bring Enrico some of the plants he needs?)

Guillermo gets to Dr. Max's before Boris. Dr. Max threatens Elena not to say anything about the baby. Guillermo unties Elena. He is going to leave Dr. Max tied up but at that point Boris and Soledad arrive. Elena denies having the baby. Since Soledad didn't actually see the baby, Dr. Max suggests that she is imagening things. Boris waits around while Dr. Max tends to Soledad who appears to have the tiniest little scratch while Hugo is all alone against a gang of bad guys. Of course, if he left Soledad on her own, she would just rush off and get into trouble.

Eloisa is off to see Alcides when she runs into Paquito. He tells her that she needs his help to win Alcides back and they can continue to be partners. All he asks is that when she gets the money, she splits it with him. Eloisa agrees but tells Paquito that they are just business associates, not lovers. Paquito says that he already got that message.

At the hacienda, Marina tells Ester and Antonia the canned story about why she and Boris are working for Alcides. Hugo comes back to get the ransom money. Hugo tells them about the kidnapping. While he goes to get the ransom (for which he fortunately has enough cash on hand), Ester and Antonia decide to go to the police. Hugo tells Marina that he is going to meet Arturo at the fig tree and that no one in the Obregon family is to know that Arturo de Linares is involved. It would be too dangerous for them. Marina agrees. Hugo leaves and who should pop out of the closet but Ursula. (I guess having your boss die and then come back to life has inured Marina to any weird happening because she barely seems surprised that Ursula suddenly appears in a closet in Hugo's bedroom and needs her to make an infusion for Enrico.) The herbal treatment does the trick and Enrico insists on getting up and going to look for Soledad after Marina tells him where Hugo is.

Lucas is on the way home slumped in his carriage when Hercu-less rides up behind and starts shooting. The coachman is hit, the horses bolt and Lucas is thrown or jumps from the carriage and is unconscious on the side of the road. (I hope he is dead but he probably isn't.)

Boris and Soledad leave Dr. Max's and run into Ursula and Enrico. Enrico tells Boris where Hugo is. Soledad and Ursula have a tearful (basically Soledad hasn't stopped crying the whole time the baby has been gone) reunion.

Hugo brings the ransom to Arturo. Hugo appears to be surprised that Arturo has no intention of fulfilling his promise. He is going to kill Hugo and the baby too. Hugo pleads for the baby and Arturo is surprised that that Alcides cares about the brat. 'Your brother would give his life for the baby, but not you,' he says. Hugo takes a different tack and suggests that he should fight for his life, one on one, unarmed with Arturo. 'Are you afraid of me?' he asks Arturo and fortunately for us, the nitwit falls for the macho challenge. Hugo doesn't even have to take his jacket off to get the better of Arturo and Arturo evens up the odds by producing a knife and cutting Hugo on his leg. Even thus handicapped, Hugo manages to vanquish Arturo, shoot a couple of his men and with the timely arrival of Boris to hold the rest at bay, he goes after the baby.

On their way to the Hacienda, Eloisa tells Paquito that her plan to get Alcides is to take advantage of his memory loss and tell him that he had agreed to leave Soledad for her. He will fee obligated to do so. Paquito suggests that she also tell Alcides that she lent him money and jewels when he was broke and now she wants to be repaid. Eloisa says that Paquito is always thinking about money. Eloisa and Paquito hear shooting and go to investigate.

Finally, Hugo brings Soledad the baby. She is overcome with joy and asks Hugo how she can repay him for what he has done. The credits roll.

Tomorrow: It appears that Beatriz goes completely bonkers and hurts Alcides sufficiently that Hugo picks it up and believes that his brother is still alive.

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Paula is yelling at Delirio, the-worst-lawyer-in-Mexico, and kicks him out of her mom's house.

Juan gives Kike a pep talk about the ladies.

Pastor tells Yvonne that he can tell there's something between him and Heriberto, something unspoken. Yvonne reminds Pastor that's what he said about Juan Dominguez.

Heri w/goatee is getting fitted for a pink, expensive suit.

Yadi and her professor are fighting in an apartment about the canned offerings for dinner. She can't eat that!! But he has no money!

Cesar Luis gives Gaitan authorization to pay salaries. It's CL's last decision at Farrell Industries. He's going to leave forever, this is the last time they'll see each other.

Kike and Juan drive. Juan thinks it's better that Kike tries to do all he can to get Yadi back, so he won't have misgivings later.

In a flashback, we see Samuel Cachon telling his angry daughter Paula that one day, one day, he hopes she'll understand her dad. Fast forward to the present: Paula is crying over her dad's grave, begging his forgiveness for not telling him she loved him.

Gaitan wants to know what will happen to the business at Farrell if CL leaves. CL is sure that no one will die.

Then CL tells Gaitan the truth: CL's mom abandoned him. In response, he decided that he wanted to be wealthy, powerful, and well-known with an admiring woman by his side. He got all the women, but he found that none could take the place of his mother. This is the true CL! Gaitan is shocked and CL asks him to leave his office.

Out in the lobby, Gaitan tells Yvonne that CL is no longer recognizeable, and he's asking for Yvonne. Pastor sheds some tears, but then asks the gathering swarm of employees in the lobby for their attention.

Yvonne goes into CL's office. CL tells her that he's going away to start a new life and wants Yvonne to go with him.

Ana is talking to a business associate at her gallery as Paula storms in. Paula cries that she was tricked by the Cachons. They robbed her of her inheritance!

Paula tells Ana what Delirio told her. Samuel Cachon left his fortune only to Paula, but the Cachons took it. Ana says they are shameless! And Paula thought Marely was her friend!!

CL tells Yvonne he needs a response. They can go away together to build the life that they've dreamed of. Yvonne tells him it's too late. CL says that they can make up for lost time. Doesn't Yvonne feel anything for him? CL apologizes to her for all of his past misdeeds. Yvonne tells CL she can't leave because she's in love with Fernando. CL asks her to leave his office.

Ana tells Paula to calm down and try to reason through the situation. Ana thinks that there must be some explanation. Nidia can set them straight.

Delirio tells Nidia that he just came from Paula's and told her he stole everything. Nidia is aghast and wants to know why he did it. Delirio is alarmed at what Paula might do. But he tells Nidia that he didn't want to be a coward. And Paula seems prepared to take drastic measures for her revenge!

CL opens his office door and limps into the lobby. Pastor makes a dramatic statement that he wants to thank CL on behalf of all of the employees. The lobby is packed and all eyes are on CL. Pastor and CL hug. Then CL tells them all good luck, they're going to need it. CL carries his briefcase to the elevator and gets in. Yvonne's eyes tear up.

Nidia asks Delirio if he has lost his mind. Delirio says that he was just defending Nidia's innocence. She tells him to shut up. Nidia doesn't want to see him!

Marely calls Paula, who berates her for breaking her trust. Just for good measure, Paula tells Marely not to call again.

Pastor sobs to Yvonne about all of the things that CL told him. Yvonne points out that CL did not share his secrets with Gaitan because they are friends. But Gaitan insists that there is a deep friendship. Gaitan won't let Paula leave, he needs to cry for the loss of his dear friend, CL.

Nidia cries that it's a tragedy that she could go to prison. She blames Delirio for butting in and telling Paula about the will.

Cowboy Heri struts into the Farrell lobby with his new pink suit and his old cowboy hat. He knows he is looking good!

Pastor continues to cry to Yvonne. Who can help him? Just then, Heri walks in. Pastor brightens. Yvonne comments on his rapid improvement. Heri sees that Pastor is upset and wants to know what happened. Pastor needs a hug, a big hug. Heri gives him a huge hug and lifts him off the ground.

Nidia packs her suitcase. When will she be able to see her daughters?!?

Juan tries to teach Kike to strut for the ladies. Kike lets his pot belly lead the way.

Nidia says a long, dramatic goodbye to Perafan. His heart is broken!

Marely asks Pastor for permission to leave the office. He hems and haws, but lets her go.

Juan demonstrates to Kike a more successful approach with the ladies.

Angarita calls his bro Pastor to invite him to dinner. Pastor is so busy and important now, he'll have to check his schedule. He shuffles some papers. Well, he can make it to dinner, but it will have to be early since he has important business tomorrow.

Kike and Juan approach the angry, fashion-impaired professora. Kike tries to explain to her that he is Yadi's husband. He's surprised that Yadi is not at school. She tells Kike where they can find her husband and Yadi. Juan pulls Kike away before things get worse.

Angarita opens his front door and Nidia marches in with her suitcase.

Ana rings the doorbell outside the front gate at the Cachon residence. Delirio pushes aside the curtains and looks out the window at her in terror. Ana rings the bell again and again.

CL sits alone in the airport terminal in an empty row of seats. All by himself. He decides to board the flight.

The doorbell at the Cachon's rings again. Delirio staggers downstairs toward the front door. He sees Ana returning to the doorbell again, angry.

Nidia tells Angarita what happened. He thinks it's better that Paula knows. Nidia does not want to go to prison. She's going to hide where the long arm of the law can't find her. At Angarita's.

Angarita tells Nidia that spending the rest of her life hiding is not the solution. She tells him that Delirio is prepared to take the blame for robbing Samuel Cachon's inheritance. He doesn't think that's such a good idea. She tells Angarita she thought he was her friend! They hug and he looks worried.

Marely has gone to Paula's to try to reason with her in person. Did something happen?

Paula blames Marely for pretending to be her friend and not telling her the truth about the stolen inheritance. All this time, Marely got the benefit from the money. Marely says she didn't know about it for a long time. She thought her mom and Delirio were prepared to tell Paula the truth.

Pastor and Yvonne are chatting at the office. He wonders why Marely ran out of there earlier looking so upset.

Paula bitterly accuses Marely of being a part of the deception. Marely tries to argue, looks at Paula with wide eyes, and fights back her tears.


* Note: Any similarity to real events is purely coincidental. *

Labels: Juan

EPISODE 77:
* On the Salamander, Mario dismisses Sam and Jesus from the doorway as he enters. Magdalena gives feverish Captain Rico a back massage as he lays on his side. Mario checks and says the fever has gone down. Magdalena agrees. She also says they are almost out of herbs, and says she can't understand what Rico mumbles except for Cami's name.

* Santo arrives at the yard, Justo escorts him to the house.

* Ines runs into the bedroom to forewarn Cami and Jimena about Santo's arrival. Cami is impactado and intrigued.

* Santo and Justo wait in the salon. Cami enters and sits down. Santo and Justo double team her with their plan to send her away for the duration of her pregnancy. She asks if they are sending her to a convent. Santo says no, to another town. She asks for the name. He won't reveal it. She wonders if she's going to prison again. He says no, this is for her own safety. Cami is aghast. He says he doesn't want Rico to return and take her away again. She yells and argues against the idea. Justo goes ballistic, grabs his daughter and forces her into the chair near Santo. Santo has to force Justo to back off. Santo then attacks Cami with his own opinions and jealous insults against Rico's character. She can't believe either of their attitudes.

* Cami runs back to the bedroom, crying. She reports to Jimena and Ines the plan of Santo and Justo to send her away to another town, alone, where no one knows her and Rico can't find her. Jimena and Ines are aghast and upset. Cami will need to be strong, think of her baby and Rico. Cami then cries her outrage over Justo's attitude against Rico, after everything Rico's done for their family.

* Uriel arrives at the mansion's front gate and asks to visit Ursula. He is escorted inside by the guard.

* Sofia, Ursula and Fortunata are having a bridge game in the ladies' salon. Guard enters to announce Uriel is there to see Ursula. Ursula gives her response. Guard leaves. Sofia and Ursula start to discuss Ursula's decision not to marry Uriel. Ursula is adamant and has plenty of reasons not to marry him. Sofia wonders about Ursula's renewed interest in Vasco. Ursula denies it. They discuss. Ursula makes her decision known and she leaves. Sofia supposes Ursula is still hung up on Vasco. She and Fortunata discuss this latest turn of events as nana and Tita play.

* Jimena visits Ascanio at the mill office. Ascanio is working on the accounts. She tells him about Cami's pregnancy with Rico's baby. Ascanio shakes his head. He is impactado to hear Justo and Santo's plan to move Cami to another town to hide the pregnancy and Cami from Rico.

* In the office, Sofia and Jorge discuss Ursula's decision. Jorge suggests that Sofia take care of her daughter, and he will take care of his son. Sofia doesn't like that suggestion, besides she has a serious problem with Ursula's stubbornness. He mentions what he would like to do for Alberto and Lis' wedding. She refuses to comply and leaves.

* Vasco drives the cart up to the mill. He leaves the cart with Higinio as he goes up the stairs.

* Vasco enters the office to talk with Ascanio. He apologizes for his confrontational outburst and accusations against Ascanio the other day. Ascanio understands. Vasco then tells Ascanio about some business deal he's working on for the mill. Ascanio will expect it in two days. Vasco notes Ascanio's mood and asks what's the matter? Ascanio doesn't tell him. Vasco leaves.

* Alberto and Lis talk in the salon about their honeymoon trip. Lis wants to return to La Mariana, and the places she remembers from her childhood. Alberto wonders about her memories of Rico having an influence on her. He changes the subject by telling her that Cami is pregnant with Rico's baby and the plan of Santo, Justo and Jorge is to move her out to a different town to keep the pregnancy and her whereabouts secret. They discuss. Lis wonders what will they do with the baby when it's born. Alberto doesn't really care and kisses her hand.

* Lis runs into the bedroom and blurts out to Fran about Cami's pregnancy and she's been sent into hiding. Lis is excited by the possibility of stealing the baby for herself.

* Cami sits up in her bed and remembers Rico telling her how much he loves and needs her in his life, she's his future. As she rubs her belly, she mumbles "for you and your father, I will do whatever is necessary."

* Lis and Fran argue about stealing Cami's baby for Lis to raise. Fran reminds her that Rico could return and what his reaction may be as well as Alberto could've lied about Rico being dead. Lis cries about her doubts and that this baby is the only thing remaining of Rico. Fran and Lis debate the plan and Cami's agreement; Lis is adamant about her plan. Fran says she has a point.

* In the sewing room, Ofelia and Santo have a heated debate about Santo's plan to hide Cami during her pregnancy. Ofelia vents her frustration and defends Rico's rights as the father of the baby. Santo could care less, he still thinks of Rico as a lying, cheating pirate that isn't good enough to walk the face of the planet let alone be anywhere near his precious Cami. Santo is adamant of his plan. Ofelia tells him he is so wrong and very bad in what he is planning. Santo tells her they will be leaving from Justo's house. He stomps out. She cries.

* In her bedroom, Ursula picks on Manuela and her crush on Ascanio.

* Vasco and Ascanio leave the mill and walk along the path. They discuss Cami and Rico and the family's opinions of him. Vasco says everyone loved and respected Rico. Ascanio sees Manuela and runs over to her. He greets her. Manuela is crying and he asks why? She explains about her father's upcoming marriage to Lis as well as his beatings. She is also frustrated and feels sorry for Cami and Rico's rotten luck. She tells Ascanio that he is her best friend. Ascanio doesn't feel like a friend, because he really likes her, maybe even loves her. They hug. They kiss. She loves him too. They kiss some more.

* Jorge takes his crew (Mateo, Uriel and Alberto) down to the dungeons and into the room where Rico's treasure chests are. Jorge tells them he already took his portion. Now they can distribute the rest fairly between themselves. Jorge is leaving them so he can meet and greet Santo, Rita and Ana. Before he leaves, he tells Uriel to take a double portion. Mateo wonders why? Jorge says for compensation over Ursula dumping him and calling off the engagement. Alberto chides Uriel over being dumped and tells him he should be thanking his lucky stars for the cancellation. They are about to start a sword fight there in the room. Alberto grumbles to Uriel to be glad Jorge still has him running the market.

* Sofia greets Santo, Rita and little Ana in the salon. Sofia mentions need for a nanny. Rita agrees. Santo isn't so sure, they are humble people. Fortunata and Ursula join them in the salon; Fortunata says so are they. Ursula just giggles. Jorge finally enters to welcome Santo and family to the mansion. Sofia and Fortunata escort Santo, Rita and Ana upstairs to their rooms. Ursula talks with Jorge about calling off the engagement to Uriel; he asks her about her ideal husband. She tells him her description; he says, oh, a pirate is what you like. She says not just any flea-bitten vulgar one but one who is sophisticated powerful and more like you daddy. He says men like him are very rare indeed. She says there is one, John Lancaster. He is disgusted by the remark and calls her stupid. He leaves.

* At the hacienda in la Coralina, Paisana debates with the lady of the house about money agreement. Mario and crew carry Rico on his blanket stretcher into the bedroom. Paisana and the lady hammer out an agreement. Rico wakes up. Mario calls out to get him some water. Paisana asks Magdalena to get it. Magdalena leaves with the water pitcher. Mario sits and helps Rico drink from his canteen. Mario explains where Rico is and how they arrived there. Rico's memory is foggy; he asks for Cami. Mario says they left her behind. Rico tries to get out of bed. Mario forces him to lay back down. Mario reminds him about Lis' screams that brought the guards to the house; the violent fighting that left him wounded in two places; Santo and Jorge's orders for clemency for them all. Rico starts to remember.

* Cami says her tearful good-bye to Ines; then Ofelia cries her good-bye to Cami and hands her a basket of herbs to take with her and says that when it's time to give birth, Ofelia will be by her side. Cami hugs Jimena good-bye. Cami asks Ascanio where her brother is, Ascanio says her dad sent him to the mill early so he won't know about the move, Cami glances over at her dad by the coach. Cami tells Ascanio to take care of Jimena and they hug. Cami cries with her good-bye to Paco, who asks about her joining Uncle Rico on his ship - she lies and says yes to the story. They hug. Cami hugs Jimena again and then Justo walks her to the coach. Seated on their horses, Alberto yawns and looks bored; Santo is stone-faced. When Cami and Justo are safely in the coach, the caravan leaves.

* Paco is so upset he runs as fast as his legs can carry him all the way to the mill. Vasco, impactado, runs outside to his son. Paco tells Vasco that they took Cami away from town - to hide her from Rico. He's confused because Cami was crying.

* Vasco runs home; in the yard, he scolds Ascanio and Ines for not telling anything about Cami being taken away, for pete's sake, Ines! she's my sister! Ines and Ascanio explain that Justo ordered them to keep it a secret. Ines is crying and says that Justo said they are taking her to a convent, but she doesn't know which one. She runs to the house. Ascanio defends his position, he had no choice, Justo is his boss. Ascanio leaves.

* In the bedroom, Vasco has a one-on-one conversation with Ines about Justo's plan and Cami. Vasco feels even more guilty now about the letter and Lis getting Tim's estate. Vasco tells Ines he loves her. They kiss. (Kika is singing the background song.) Ines is impactado and pulls away. She reminds Vasco he has to return to work at the mill. Vasco agrees to leave, and will come home early.

* Caravan arrives at the hacienda in Garbancillo. Alberto greets Juliana outside the door. He tells her why they are there, that Don Jorge sent them. Juliana shows them inside. Santo helps Cami down from the coach and to the house.

* In the salon, Alberto, Santo, Cami and Justo are presented to Bartolome and Juliana. Juliana takes Santo, Justo and Cami to the bedroom. Alberto pulls Bart aside to tell him to report in secret to him about Cami. He also asks about Juliana and if she can be trusted. Bart responds.

* In the bedroom, Santo instructs Julian on what to provide for Cami's stay. Santo and Juliana leave the room. Cami is still really upset. Justo tries to explain again. She doesn't want to hear it; she only wants him to promise her one thing - that her baby will always be with her. Justo has no choice but to promise.

* Rico wakes up, agitated and feverish. Pablo cares for his fever and talks with Rico. Rico asks Pablo to take a letter to Cami in San Fernando for him, tell her that he is getting better, that he will come back for her. He eventually falls back asleep.

* In the salon, Santo has to reassure Justo that they are doing the right thing for Cami. Santo tells Justo that Alberto is outside with the local midwife, and that Ofelia will visit and help with the birth of Cami's baby. Santo leaves. Justo sits and thinks.

* Santo returns to the bedroom and visits with Cami. Cami is rearranging things in the room. Santo promises her that he will visit often. She doesn't really believe him. They start to debate about her love for Rico and they both realize that they have become total strangers to each other. (She now loves Rico and he's turned into a jealous, pigheaded jerk.) Santo starts in with his holy-than-thou jealous insults about Rico's character. Cami wants him to shut up and stop it. She defends her love. She promises that she won't escape but she will never give up Rico; she vows that she and Rico will be together again someday - if not in this lifetime, maybe the next.

* In the salon, Alberto watches Justo talk with Auxiliadora about Cami's pregnancy and that Ofelia will be arriving to help with the birth. Santo tries to stop Justo from paying Auxiliadora, but Justo insists - Cami is his daughter and his responsibility. Auxiliadora leaves. Alberto escorts her outside.

* Outside, on the walkway, Alberto instructs Auxiliadora to come to his house in San Fernando and report direct to him about Cami's pregnancy. Auxiliadora agrees and walks away.

* Juliana enters the bedroom and talks with Cami. Cami asks her for a book to read. Juliana agrees to bring her one tomorrow. Juliana leaves. Cami starts to grumble about her dad, then she kneels down and prays for a better life for her baby's birth and the return of Rico.

* Mario and Paisana debate with Rico over his plan to send Pablo to San Fernando with the letter for Cami; it's too dangerous, Mario reminds him. Rico thinks Pablo can do it and nothing bad will happen to him. Pablo agrees to comply with the order; he isn't scared. Rico asks about the next ship sailing to Mexico - Mario responds. Rico asks to be alone so he can finish writing his letter. They all leave. Rico thought bubbles as he writes to Cami about his health condition, where he is, and that he still loves her and vows to return for her no matter what.

ADVANCE: Lis and Alberto are married and Lis has a nightmare of a wedding night, thanks to Alberto. Rico recovers and makes his plans on his return to San Fernando and Cami.

Labels: Pasion