Caray, Caray!

We open with a repeat of Mona stealing the show in sexy bridal lingerie. Too bad I missed the first few minutes recording so I don’t have a picture of that fire for you. We very quickly go to barrio brawl where Nieves has rescued Estrella from near certain throat slashing at the hands of our up until now goody goody Pau. But this does not come without a price. Estre swears they only went out once, but Pau doesn’t flinch and Nieves reminds Estre of her golfa ways and when will she ever give them up.

Press is interviewing Coni and Mau after the show asking when they will marry. Coni pipes up hopefully in the coming month. Mau gives her the look of death and walks away. Always good to do in front of press.

Aldo comes up to the bawling Estrella. He won’t let her sulk alone. She says the more she tries to change the more she ends up being like herself. He very sweetly says he’s had a bad time of things, but you can get past life’s sluggings, just fight back.

Coni is still finessing the press but Mau begs them off and has the balls to ask not to mention what they talked about earlier. Ay no. In what parallel universe is he in? Since when does the press have that kind of restraint not to dish on a hot race car driver? Anyway, Rolu walks up and takes yet another opportunity to annoy our Mau. Basically Jero tells them to save it for the track. Had to put in a foto of these three hotties all in one frame. Yow!!

Sal calls him and tells him not to forget to review the permit papers for their plaza project because they are due tomorrow. Mau tells him to do it as his right hand man and not to take his eyes off the plans because they are fried if the competition gets a look at them.

Xime comes and asks Mau Tse Tung if he isn’t going to say something. She and Rolu are back together. He so thrilled you could barely hold him down. Not. He asks about Mona, and Xime gives him the bad news that she has gone and it looks like she got mad about something.

Mona is back at the barrio asking Pau what happened. Pau doesn’t hold back and doesn’t want to talk about that whore. Ouch. Mona says she ain’t, it’s just the way she carries herself. Pau isn’t convinced. No sooner does Moni defend Estre than she comes out of her apartment stroking Aldo and thanking him for listening to her. Mona wants to know whats up. They swear nothing and she tells Aldo to go.

Back at the house Coni yells at Mau for not wanting to talk about the wedding. He says of course not in public. She is about to tell him he never does it privately either when DanI saves him and tells him Tere’s ready for dinner. OH my gosh she’s so damn cute! They go off.

Mona lectures Estre about the way she acts making everyone think what they do and she needs to tone it down a little. Estre asks her what happened at the fashion show and she goes on about Monsti being happy about marrying in the next month and Mau is Coni’s prince not hers, she has Beto. Said princely fellow waltzes up looking for someone to make him a footbath because he feels like hell working makes him ill. They make fun of him and he reminds us how macho he is when next he commands his ma to make him dinner. Ah yes, some prince.

Sal is hugging his loca wife, whom I’m surprised is still allowed in that joint after her carving exploits when who’s back? Creepy Oscar. He smooches Gabi when she comes out and Loca wife thinks how great to be in love and smacks hubby Sal for agreement. He’s like uh, yep, sure. Jero walks off the elevator and tells Os they have to talk so Os pops a bouquet of roses in her face and walks off. Lust is blind.

Jero tells Os that Mau is going to marry, and then they chat about the project plans. Os suggests robbing them to get rid of Sal. Jero thinks not a bad plan.

Mau dreams that he was about to marry Monsti but declines and Mona shows up instead as they blow Coni away literally. I think the next morning he tells Tere about this and she tells him you don’t dream things like that for no reason and it seems someone is tickling his fancy and it ain’t Coni. He agrees he will break it off with Coni. As is par for the course in novelas, the walls always have ears for those kinds of statements and we see that Luisa has heard this and runs off to tell the happy news. She busts in to tell a still sleeping Aldo who‘s apparently thinking of Estre. She says there’s no Estre, in fact I have a long way to go to be like her and she holds her bubis. Now that’s an interesting move for a teen actress. He’s like yeah whatever, and she leaves frustrated. He repeats to himself what he thought she said that Mau is going to state his intentions to Coni today. OK great, he thinks.



We go to the park where our stylin’ chics are jogging and discussing the evening’s events. I always jog in a short sleeve T-shirt and full length knit scarf…. :)

While out there Coni get the “serious” call that Mau wants to see her and she gets herself all in a fret.Xime wants her to sprint to get happy but Xime just walks the other way.

Next we have the foiled attempt at the grand switcheroo. Moni has interrupted jero’s attempt to switch the plans and wonders what the heck he’s doing in there. She knows he’s up to no good and threatens him but he tells her not to mess with him, he’s bad like MJ and she’ll regret it. Our little power pack is not scared of him but is definitely suspicious.

Aldo makes his next faux pau taunting Katia that Mau is going to ask her sister to marry him today. She rushes off all giddy.

The evil twins continue discussing their plans of demise when in walks their stooge. It’s Beto looking for a bano. Well he gets a deal instead. We then see him switching stuff at their direction and getting an "advance" on his salary if he promises not to tell anyone. Of course in Beto's world, money talks.


Kati goes home and breaks the news to Coni she's going to get "the question" today...estrogen fest all around because of coure all we women live for is to marry. :)


Our evil loser team watch on as their new patsy sneaks into Sal's office and replaces the plans and proposal for the project. Beto looks ok in a suit...




We go to a super cool looking cafe, I'm sure it's famous, where Mau finally finds his cajones and breaks up with Coni...hurray!! How long will this last??? Of course Coni doesn't take this well and vows to fight for him. He essentially tells her she's wasting her time but that flies over her well shampooed little head. Here we go...



Beto is counting his spoils and Mona discovers him, wondering donde the hell he got so much dinero. He says Gabi gave him an advance and gets all indignant on her. She knows something else is up.

We then see Sal searching for the real stuff like a loco man realizing that someone stuck a hand in this and exchanged his documents. Gabi thinks maybe he's looking for her. :) Jeo comes in wondering what the commotion is. Sal realizes there is no other and goes to punch him but Mau intervenes just in time.


Pau runs in to tell Moni what's going on. After first fearing they would blame her, her internal naco meter pegs out and she further arises her suspicions that Beto is involved so wants to find him.

Coni tells the gals what happened and how could Kati do this to her, she thinks the kids told Kati the wrong thing because they hate her. She vows to become everyone's worst nightmare...as if she isn't already. Hell hath no fury....

Beto brings home a bunch of clothes for his Ma with the money he earned. Mona sees he's called in sick to work already and rips him a new one and corners him on where that money came from, she knows he was a thief and though she can tolerate his immaturity, stealing she can't and she also finds her missing cajones (little harder -ha pun- for her as a girl) and calls it off with him. Again I ask how long will this last???? :(


Back at the office Mau tries to find out what's up and he like the absolute doof that he is puts evil abogado in charge of the investigation. Sal refuses to even accept that Mau could doubt him and walks out in a huff. Mau of course is upset and runs after Sal. Instead he finds Moni and we are back sitting out in the rain again. It must wash the cobwebs out of his brain or something because he tells her he has something important to tell her and he can't hide this anymore and she too and then, briiing, the phone interupts yet ANOTHER almost kiss. Sigh. Evil Oscar tells him he figured out something about Sal so Mau has to go back in. Mona tells him to worry about his friend because it must be serious.



Beto is with his Ma and tells her he hurts in his chest. If he loses Moni he'll die. Ma tells him to go after her. he gets up and Estrella tells him he shouldn't, women don't like men being after them all the time. :) Beto thinks maybe she's right. Ma says Mona is a saint for putting up with you, so maybe all she needs is a vacation. He says well do all you can so it's with me.

Turns out Sal's wife has some accounts with tons of money in the Cayman Islands and there was a big transfer. Mau says this means nothing, but Os points out the huge transfer happened yesterday, see Sal lost the permits. Mau gets Gabi to try to find him, while Pau and Moni look on. They worry Sal will be fired and Mona tells Pau she thinks Beto did it. Pau tells her to dump beto he's good for nothing. She says she already did.


Kati blasts Aldo for lying to him, he says he told her what Luisa told him and she says she told him the opposite. They realize what has happened and Dani jumps up and down that ding dong the wicked witch is gone!! Everyone thanks God except for Katia who realizes she's severely outnumbered.


Connie is all in a huff and Xime sipping on a margarita or something tells her to calm down. She basically says she can't until she gets rid of that circus monkey. Xime worries if she is going to kill Mona.


Mona at work gets a call from Dani saying that Mau sent the Monstranza packing, and we end with her very elated smile.

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Inaki and Paloma meet up at the park. She asks him about his suitcases. He tells her that he no longer will live with his mother and wants them to be together. He gets on bended knee and asks her to marry him. She thinks that they are too young. He says all that matters is that they love each other. She is everything that he has dreamed of. He says things will not be easy, but I love you and want to spend the rest of my life with you. Marry me. They kiss.

Romina cries out to Emiliano that you can't be serious. First my father and now you. Why do men always leave me? Emiliano tries to explain to her that there relationship is not working. But I love you replies Romina and no one will love you more. Emiliano begs her to stop crying. Romina yells out "What do you expect? I don't want to lose you!" He tries to assure that she will not lose him, it's just there relationship will be different from now on. Romina begs him not to leave him. She wants to know what she can do to make him love her. Just please don't leave me. I can't be without you. Please.

Natalia is packing for Alonzo. They discuss Inaki. She tells him that love makes you do crazy things. He asks her if she is talking about Inaki or herself. Natalia tells him that she thanks god that he put you in my path. But I know what it feels like to suffer for love. I know how it feels to love someone and not to be able to be by their side. That's why I know how he feels. Alonzo says all he wants is some time to see if this girl is right for him. Natalia reminds him that love is inpatient and will not wait. You were once young. Try to understand him. You were once apart because of his music. Don't do this over a girl.

Paloma tells Inaki that she wishes she could at this very minute marry him, but Carlota will not let her. Inaki tells her he doesn't care what her aunts say, he wants to get married now. Paloma reminds him that she needs authorization from her aunts since she is underage. And also reminds him that his mom doesn't like her. He tells her that the reason is because of Carlota's visit to his mom. Carlota thinks that I am an opportunist and that I am a bad influence and my mother was offended. That's why she did that. I know that we have obstacles, but we can't let our families get in the way. Paloma tells Inaki that she talked to Emiliano and he said to fight for your love. Inaki suggests that Emiliano and Romina be the padrenos at there wedding.

Emiliano tells Romina to stop crying. He feels bad. Romina again begs him to reconsider and starts kissing him.

Carlota is wondering where Paloma is. Macarena and Rufi tell her that she is perhaps at one of her friends houses. Carlota tells Rufi that she does not need her opinion and to go away. Macarena sticks up for Rufi, but Carlota says that she is a metiche. I know that you both are accompliances of Paloma. She says if it wasn't for her, Paloma would be a disrespectful girl with a bad reputation. Macarena says if you weren't here, Paloma would be a happy girl living like the rest of girls her own age. But also so would I. Carlota insults her and tells Macarena that without her they would be nothing. Macarena says whatever, Paloma is better then you and walks away. Carlota calls Arcadia. Arcadia tells her that Inaki packed up a couple of suitcases and left the house. He went looking for Paloma. Carlota runs to Paloma's room and starts looking thru her things.

Inaki asks for Paloma's decision. She tells him that she wants to study. He tells her whatever she wants. She asks if he will be one of those men that say one thing, but once married would not allow her to do anything. He tells her that all he wants her is to be happy. Do you want to marry me? Paloma asks for some time to think about it. He tells her to send her answer with Rufi tomorrow. They kiss.

Macarena tells Rufi that she's worried about Paloma. Carlota is right. Lately Paloma has been doing things that she normally doesn't do. Rufi tells her that Paloma wants to fly. She is probably with Inaki.

Liliana texts German that she wants to kiss him and adores him. She receives an email that says German is cheating on her with another. She tries to call him, but receives his voicemail.

Romina and Emiliano are on the floor. She promises to change. Camila comes home and comments to Emiliano that she saw him at the bank. Emiliano comments that he hopes his dad gets the loan. He says he has to leave, but Romina begs him to stay. I can't he says and leaves. Romina gets mad at her mother for coming home at the wrong time.

Emiliano leaves Romina's house and looks up into Paloma's window and walks away.

Rafael is excited and hopes that he gets the loan. Diana tries to rain on his parade. He tries to hug her and get a kiss, but she pushes him away. He asks her when is the last time they hugged, kissed or even made love.

Carlota is anxiously waiting for the arrival of Paloma. She spots her coming home and storms downstairs. Carlota questions Paloma on her whereabouts. Macarena comes in and says thank god you are home. We were worried. Carlota again asks Paloma where she was at. Paloma says I wanted to be alone. Is that a sin? Carlota tells her not to be disrespectful. Who were you with? That man? Paloma says, "I told you I wanted to be alone and that's why I didn't tell you." Carlota says when then if you want to be alone go to your room and do not come out for the rest of the evening. You will not be permitted to eat dinner or speak to anyone. Macarena tries to reason with Carlota and says that Paloma has to eat, but Carlota doesn't care. She yells at Paloma to go to her room.

Paloma runs in her room and looks at the picture of her and Inaki. She remembers him asking her to marry him.

Liliana storms into German's office and demands an explanation of the email she received. He reads it and asks if she believes it. Liliana says I don't know, you tell me. German assures her that he would never cheat on her. I am with you because I like you and want to be with you.

Macarena tries to get Paloma to eat something. Paloma refuses because she doesn't want to get her in trouble with Carlota. Macarena wants to know if there is anything she can do for her. Paloma asks her to get her the phone. She calls Romina who acts bitchy with her. Paloma says she was right in making her tell Inaki about his mother. And now he has proposed marriage. Romina is muy impactada.

Inaki goes to visit Emiliano to tell him the good news. He interrupts Emiliano and Orlando talking. Inaki tells Emiliano that he wants him to be the padreno at this wedding with Paloma. Emiliano is impactado. Orlando observes Emiliano's reaction. Inaki asks what's wrong. Are you not happy for us? Of course, you just took me by surprise replies Emiliano. They hug. Inaki tells him that Paloma hasn't said yes yet. Are you sure you want to get married asks Emiliano. Yes without a doubt replies Inaki. Emiliano congradulates him. Inaki leaves and Emiliano has a funny look on his face. Orlando comments to him that he thinks the news his friend gave him affected him more then it should have.

Inaki's parents, Alonzo and Carmen, are talking about him and his decision not to return to the university. Alonzo states that he will do what he has to, to convince Inaki to change his mind.

Macarena goes to visit Camila and asks her if Romina has said anything to her about Paloma's new attitude. She goes on to tell Camila that Paloma left the house today without permission and they do not know where she went. Camila calls Romina down. Macarena apologizes to Camila for bothering her, but knows something serious is going on. Romina overhears this and says your right. Inaki asked her to marry him. Crazy isn't it?

Emiliano tells Orlando that Inaki and Paloma deserve to be happy. "Do you think it's a great idea then about the wedding?" asks Orlando. "Do you think they are making a good decision?" Emiliano says I don't know. Paloma is a wonderful girl. Sensible and beautiful. I know Inaki is in love with her, but I think she is confused. I think that she just wants to leave her house. Emiliano looks up and asks Orlando why he is looking at him that way. Orlando says I think your love problems are not about Romina, but Paloma. What do you mean? What does my relationship with Romina have to do with Paloma asks Emiliano. Orlando says have you questioned your feelings for Paloma. I think you are in love with Paloma.

Inaki goes to German's house and asks if he can stay for a couple of days.

Macarena walks into Paloma's room and asks her if it's true that Inaki proposed to her. Paloma wants to know where she heard that from. Macarena says I just came from Camila's house. Yes, it's true replies Paloma. Are you going to accept him asks Macarena. (the whole time someone is outside listening. One guess as to who it is) Anyway Macarena asks when will she make her decision. Tomorrow replies Paloma. I am suppose to send a letter to him with Rufi. Macarena says you were going to make that decision without consulting me? Why? You know how much I love you and how important you are to me. Paloma apologizes to her and says that she doesn't know what she can and cannot tell her anymore. Because lately she sides with her and others with Carlota. Macarena tells her that it's ludacris to marry at her age. I just wished you would confide in me. Paloma says I don't want to cause problems between you and Carlota. I think this is a decision I have to make on my own. Macarena says I understand, I just wanted to give you my opinion on it like a mother would her daughter.

German and Inaki talk about the marriage proposal and the email that Liliana received. Inaki thinks it's Romina.

Romina is in bed thinking of Paloma. She remembers Emiliano commenting on her beauty, Inaki professing his love for her, Emiliano and Paloma hugging in the street, Inaki hanging from Paloma's balcony and Paloma telling her Inaki asked her to marry her. Romina is very jealous.

Emiliano is dreaming of Paloma.

The nuns give Paloma a certificate of achievement and comment on how wonderful she is. Romina is jealous and makes ugly comments to Paloma.

Carlota calls Arcadia and tells her that she wants her to do something for her.

Inaki is talking to his father. Alonzo thinks that Inaki is making a mistake. All he wants if for Inaki to finish school. Inaki says I can't leave her. That is why I asked her to marry me. Alonzo is impactado and says do you realize the responsibility a marriage entails. Yes. So don't try to dissaude me. I have made my decision replies Inaki. I will marry her as soon as possible. Alonzo tells Inaki that if he goes through with the marriage for him to forget about his businesses and his inheritance. You will no longer receive one cent from me. I understand replies Inaki. You have every right to do what you want yith your businesses and your money. I never came around you because of what you can give me.

Tomorrow: Emiliano tells Meche about his feelings for Paloma and Paloma gives Rufi a letter to give Inaki.

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EPISODE #116:
* In the car, Damian antagonizes Fey about Franco and his suspicion that Franco isn't the hero that the family proclaims him to be. Damian thinks Franco wants to ruin the family business.

* Steve, Camilo and Lovely continue their discussion - Steve asks Lovely point blank if she is sure that she wants to break off her pre-existing engagement with Sheik Abdul Hassan in order to marry Camilo. Camilo thought bubbles - "say no! say no! say no!" Unfortunately, Lovely doesn't hear the thought bubble and actually tells Steve "Yes, she wants to break it off with Sheik in order to be with Camilo." She bounces over to Camilo to convince him to say yes also. Steve, Camilo and Lovely sit down. Steve then poses the million dollar question to Camilo -- is he willing, ready and able to marry Lovely Norton. Camilo sits, looks at Lovely and Steve and gulps.

* Barbie is in the office, talking on her cell phone with AB about how Franco seems to be taking control of the family away from her. AB wonders if she's losing her grip on the situation - Barbot proclaims no, she can handle him. They discuss Lili - AB proclaims that the Elizalde family will never see Lili again.

* Tomasa welcomes Franco into the hacienda.

* Steve presses Camilo for an answer. Camilo gulps and then with a thought bubble flashback to his brother Anibal ordering him to get married despite Camilo's reservations about marriage as a whole, Camilo tells Steve yes, he will marry Lovely. Lovely is so happy and leaves the room. Steve talks with Camilo about the huge estate Lovely has inherited from her parents. Camilo is wide-eyed and curious about why Steve is telling him all this. Steve says because he is super-protective of his niece as well as her fortune. Camilo assures him not to worry. Steve welcomes Camilo into the Norton family.

* Fey thought bubbles as she sits in her car about playing the dutiful wife of Damian Gallardo as well as being the happy matron of honor for Erika at her wedding to Franco Santoro. She will put a smile on her face and attend the engagement dinner with Erika and Franco.

* In the living room, Damian talks with his mom about what is happening with his cousin Jacomo as well as the family who is investigating him about some past business deal. Mom is worried that he will go to jail. Damian assures her -- or more or less yells -- that he will never go to jail, not ever.

* Franco meets with Gonzo and Barbie in the office. Franco has the ransom money ready to go in the briefcase and will accompany Barbie to the exchange. Gonzo has reservations. Franco assures him not to worry - nothing will happen to his beloved wife or daughter. Barbie thought bubbles to her self - "Get Real! that will never happen as long as I am in control!"

* Steve and Camilo finish their conversation about Lovely's estate and the engagement/wedding. Steve is ready to celebrate. Camilo starts to talk - Steve excuses himself to go find Lovely so she can join them in the celebration. Alone, Camilo laughs to himself.

* Mama walks Damian back to the car and says hello to Fey. She talks with Damian about a specialist. Damian responds. Fey is curious about the specialist. Damian doesn't explain it.

* Steve finds Venus in the back bedroom. He tells her that Camilo has bought the whole entire story about her inheritance and the so-called engagement with Sheik Abdul. Steve is really having a blast at how easy this is going. Then Venus throws cold water on his celebration. She's scared and worried - will she actually have to go through with the marriage? What will happen to her after all this is over? Steve is stunned and flustered by the sudden outburst of worries from Venus. Right now, he only wants them to concentrate on the plan - for Lovely Norton to marry Camilo Elizalde.

* At the hacienda, Damian and Fey arrive outside. Santiago meets them and tells her that dad wants them to have a brief family meeting in the living room. Fey is eager to go - Damian is outraged that she's leaving him for family business again. Fey goes inside with Santiago - leaving Damian to find his way back to the bedroom by himself.

* Jacinto gathers up the map and his stuff. Margie kisses him and blesses him for luck before he leaves. He assures her that he and Franco know the plan and he will be careful. He leaves. She prays to the Virgin to protect Jacinto.

* At the family meeting, Gonzo explains to Fey and Santi that Franco will be going with Barbie to the exchange.

* Lili talks with her phantom friend Ciro - this time she shows him the photo of Ana Gregorio. Ciro remarks on her beauty. AB enters - Ciro tells Lili to remain calm - AB scolds Lili for entering his office and taking his mom's photo without permission.

* Franco puts the briefcase in the trunk of his car. Fey tells him she's worried - Gonzo is also. Franco assures them both of Lili's safety. He and Barb climb into the car and drive away.

* Vladimir spooks Priscilla in the parking garage again. The pest begs her for five minutes to talk. She reluctantly agrees.

* Flor is back at work as receptionist - per Fey's instructions. Anibal is angry that he wasn't informed or consulted. He stomps off to his office.

* Priscilla and Vladimir sit in her car. She explains to him yet again to leave her alone. He sputters about their baby - she tells him point blank, again, that this is hers and ANIBAL's baby - Anibal is the only father this baby will ever have. Vladimir won't accept it. Vladimir threatens to show Priscilla just how obsessive compulsive he really is on this subject. He climbs out. She sighs.

* Franco and Barb arrive at the first location. They climb out of the car and look around. Barb points down the cliff to the rowboat tied up to the pier on the riverbank. Franco suspects this is a trap - everything is way too well thought out - too elaborate of a ransom scheme. They discuss his suspicions. She wonders about his reasons for being there; he has no connection to Lili or the family really. Franco doesn't answer the accusations, only reveals his suspicions about her direct involvement in Lili's kidnapping.

* AB tells Lili about his mom - how beautiful her smile was until it disappeared. He notes that Lili once had that smile and how it has disappeared over the years also. AB says that Lili isn't crazy at all; he wonders how much she knows of his mother, Ana Gregoria.

* Barb scolds Franco for convincing Gonzo that he cares - Franco shoots back with his own suspicions about her reasons for caring about Gonzo and Lili. Barb claims that she's actually worried about her step-daughter. She becomes defensive against Franco's attacks and suspicions. They exchange insinuations and threats about the ranson - how they could team up and split it between them both. That's when Barbie spouts about whether she'll be sharing it with Franco Santoro or his real identity.

* On the slope, along the tree line, Jacinto stops to check his map before continuing.

* Obregon, in his little hiding place among the rock groupings, holds tight to the dock line of the little rowboat in the water below.

* Barbinator continues to expose her suspicions about Franco as an impostor. Franco sighs and walks back to the car. Barb is relentless and he snaps back at her about breaking and entering his home to investigate him. She tries to get him to tell her who he is. They climb back into the car.

* Obregon continues to watch the boat from his hiding place in the rocks.

* Vladimir arrives at the hacienda to meet with Damian. Tomasa shows him inside.

* Flor greets Priscilla at the office. She tells her that Ani is alone in his office.

* Sitting in the car, Franco and Barbie continue their war of words. He presses her to reveal any proof she has to back up her suspicions about his identity. She blasts back with questions about his secret affair with Fey.

* Gonzo meets with Fey in the office. They discuss how Franco is the family hero and savior. Gonzo says that it's almost like Franco has always been a member of the family.

* Vladimir meets with his "Godfather" Damian Gallardo in the bedroom. Vladimir is desperate and wants Damian to help him win over Priscilla.

* Anibal and Priscilla have a heated argument about Vladimir. Priscilla presses and orders him to fire the guy. He reminds her that she pressed him to hire Vladimir in the first place. She wants Vladimir fired immediately. Anibal says she's hormonally charged and refuses. Priscilla finally is so frustrated that she comes out and tells her hubby that it wasn't Flor who leaked the files to Jaime Cordero - it was Vladimir all along and for that reason Vladimir has to be fired.

* Jacinto quietly sneaks up on Obregon at the rock grouping.

* Franco stops at the next place on the road. They continue with round two of their battle of wits and insinuations about his identity. Barbie threatens him about his identification papers and his sudden presence at Fey's wedding. The battle continues. Franco chuckles with her unfounded insinuations. Then she smacks him with the fact that she actually saw him and Fey kissing at the summer house. He gulps!

ADVANCE -- Barbinator vs. Santoro - the great debate continues...

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Repeat: Two-faced Carmen disses Paloma, then acts sweet when Iñaki shows up. They and Romina all chit-chat awkwardly, Iñaki not grasping that Paloma and his mother have not hit it off. After Paloma and Romina leave, Carmen tells Iñaki that Pal is pretty but not his type. He swears she’s perfect for him.

Romina is furious and wants Paloma to tell Iñaki what a liar meanie his mother is. Paloma is just upset and can’t understand why Carmen hates her so much.

Macarena and Rufi are in the kitchen fretting about Paloma. Rufi assures Mac that Paloma will get over her anger and things will return to normal; it’s just that young girls in love feel like their world will end if they can’t be with their novios. Mac is afraid that as soon as Paloma is 18 she’ll leave with Iñaki and never return. Rufi thinks that would be great for Paloma, to get away from Carlota and be in love and happy. Mac says sometimes love isn’t enough.

Diana tries to start off Rafael’s day with indigestion, as he eats his breakfast and she gripes at him for not having made coffee for her, which is a natural lead-in to talking about how she thinks Romina is perfect for their son because she’s pretty and rich. Rafael thinks Romina and Emiliano aren’t getting along so well, but Diana thinks money can fill any relationship void. Rafael is offended that she thinks their marriage would be different if they had more money.

Emiliano takes Chava shopping for new shoes.

Romina actually shows up for her meeting with Angélica. She is serious about that birthday party. Not serious enough to pretend to have any interest in school, however. Romina says she is rich and won’t need to work, so what’s the difference? Angé suggests that there are reasons to work other than economic necessity. Romina isn’t interested. Angélica says she’s in danger of failing, and if her grades don’t improve she’ll have to report the situation to Camila.

Meche visits the Little Shop of Art and is warmly greeted by Camila. Cami first suggests three days of cleaning per week, but when Meche says she is available for more time and is willing to do anything, Camila senses her need and says she’ll find more work to keep her busy.

Emiliano encounters Iñaki, who is heading out with his résumé to look for work, and says he’s jealous of Iñaki for being so smitten that he’s willing to endure so many obstacles to be with his lady love. Emiliano wishes he had someone he felt that way about. “So things aren’t great with Romina?” asks Iñaki. “Not good, not bad,” says Emiliano. He doesn’t think their relationship will last long.

Paloma spaces out in math class, wondering why everyone is so against her relationship with Iñaki and why his mother lied, and is chastised by the nun.

Macarena is in church, praying for guidance as to whether she’s doing the right things for Paloma, and worrying that Paloma isn’t mature enough to deal with the world on her own if she leaves, and asking for help accepting Paloma’s leaving if that is best for her. Wow, it’s like she actually understands what prayer is for, unlike Cruelota, who seems to believe that the Lord is her personal henchman.

Carmen sits in the pew behind Macarena and also prays. She acknowledges that she’s behaving poorly to Iñaki, but thinks it’s for the best and pleads that he won’t ruin his life with foolishness. At the priest’s prompting, Carmen and Macarena pass the peace, not realizing they are at war.

Iñaki walks all over town looking for work.

Romina sits in a tree in a most unladylike manner and gripes to Paloma about that metiche school psychologist. Paloma begs Romina to try to pass her midterms.

Carlota quizzes Macarena as to the effectiveness of her new medicine. Mac says some days she feels good, and other days it seems like it does nothing at all. Carlota says she’s going to pick up Paloma at school; she thinks Paloma’s current resigned attitude is hiding the fact that she’s scheming (tramar = to scheme) something. Macarena says the only one scheming is Carlota, and she’s going along to the school.

Romina and Paloma are somehow still finishing lunch, although Mac and Cruel are in route for fetching, and Romina begs Paloma to help her study for the exams. There are mentions of making an acordeón (accordion), which I’m guessing is some kind of note system? Paloma agrees to help. Then she worries some more about the situation with Iñaki and says she doesn’t want to cause problems between him and his mother.

Iñaki takes a phone call from Romina on his way into Germán’s office. We don’t get to hear it but he says, “fine.” Then he reports to Germy that his dad wouldn’t give him a job because he wants him to finish his degree, but the only thing that matters to him is Paloma. He gives Germy his résumé and asks whether Germ’s company might have a job opening, and Germy says he’ll see what he can do.

Emiliano tells Orlando he has some ideas to help them get the loan they need, but enough about business, he’s having problems with Romina. Orly is all ears. Emiliano says he isn’t in love with her so he thinks he should end things rather than leading her on, but he doesn’t know how to go about it because he doesn’t want to hurt her and ruin her birthday party. Probably he just fears for his life. Orlando says there will always be some excuse to put it off, and he should just get it over with.

Cruelota and Macarena walk Paloma home from school, and she thinks they’re more like prison wardens than company. As they reach their gate, Romina calls to Paloma asking for homework help. Mac lets Paloma go and gets an icy glare from Cruel.

Paloma walks into Romina’s house and is surprised to find Iñaki there. He says Romina told him that Paloma had something to say to him about his mother. Paloma is stunned into silence.

After the break, Iñaki insists that she tell him what is going on. Paloma excuses herself for a moment to hiss at Romina for meddling in her affairs. Romina is unrepentant and says it’s for her own good. Paloma goes back to Iñaki and twitches and stutters, but eventually tells him what his mother said. He looks very sad.

In her room, Romina rants that Paloma doesn’t appreciate her help. She calls Emiliano at work, leads off with sweet talk, then whines about her problems until he tells her he’s busy and doesn’t have time to talk.

Carlota gripes to Macarena about Paloma spending time with Romina. She’d prefer that Paloma be friends with that nice young man she hand-picked, Aron. Mac says that God gives you your family, but you get to pick your friends, so it doesn’t matter who Carlota wants Paloma to befriend. Then, as always, their conversation devolves into the usual insultfest regarding Paloma’s not following in her mother’s footsteps and what she’d think of Macarena if she knew the truth. Also it seems Carlota is still mad that Javier didn’t marry the woman Carlota wanted him to marry, and everything bad that happened to him was because he didn’t follow Carlota’s orders.

Paloma tells Iñaki she agrees with his parents; he should finish his schooling. He says it’s his decision and he wants to stay in México with her. He doesn’t think a long distance relationship would work, and he loves her. Paloma says she loves him, too (when did she come to that decision?) but doesn’t think he should risk his future. She breaks up with him and says if he still thinks of her after the year in Spain, he should come back to her. She runs out and he chases her into the street, calling her name. Poor Iñaki is not having a good day.

Camila runs into Rafael at the bank. He tells her he’s there for a loan because his partner wants out of the ceramics business. She wishes him luck and says she admires those who fight for what they want. He starts to bring up the idea of her investing in his business, but stops himself. She looks thoughtful.

Inés is for some reason at Diana’s house, raving about what a perfect happy couple Diana and Rafael are, and Diana is turning up her pert little nose at the nerve of some people, who dare to be divorced. Watch out for that anvil, Di. Inés reminds her that one reaps what one sows.

Paloma sits in the park crying and watching a happy couple kissing. Emiliano sits on the other side of the fountain, with the happy couple blocking his view of Paloma.

Iñaki confronts his mother about her meddling in his life. She admits to her complicity with Carlota and tells him that Carlota thinks he’s a mediocre musician (how would she know? Has she been listening to his music on the internet which she won’t allow in her home because they have books there and that’s good enough?) Carmen says she just wants what’s best for him. He says he loves Paloma and he isn’t giving up so easily. From the captions, I learn that a door slam is called a portazo.

Rufi reports to Macarena that Paloma isn’t at home and Romina doesn’t know where she is. They nudge and wink and think she must be with Iñaki.

When Paloma stands up, Emiliano sees her and rushes over to ask what’s wrong. He gives her a really long hug. His phone rings and he glances at the display, looks disgusted, and ignores the call.

Romina is at home, actually studying. Well, studying magazines, anyway. She calls Germy, who is in a restaurant with Liliana and her parents eating espagueti. He must not care about making a good impression on the suegros, because he answers the call at the table, but tells Romi he’ll have to call her back later. Romi throws a fit. She starts composing an email to Liliana.

Paloma apologizes for always needing comforting from Emiliano, but says that she trusts him. He says she’s welcome to keep leaning on him. Emiliano recommends that she and Iñaki strive to have what they want and not give in to the pressure. He sounds like he’s struggling a bit as he tells her not everyone is lucky enough to have such a strong love, and the music crescendos to tell us that this is a Spark of Something Special and she kisses him on the cheek and says goodbye. As she walks away he stares at her and touches his cheek, then looks conflicted.

Romina is not happy to hear that Camila had the nerve to encounter Rafael at the bank, but is appeased when Camila says she went to the bank to make the deposit on the space for Romi’s party.

Cruelota yells at Mac and Rufi because she doesn’t have control of absolutely everything in the whole world. Specifically, because Paloma is out.

Iñaki packs a suitcase and tells Carmen he’ll find a friend to stay with. Paloma calls him and he rushes off to meet her.

Emiliano tells Romina they have to talk about something very serious.

Paloma and Iñaki meet by the fountain and hug and kiss. Paloma asks what’s up with the suitcases. Iñaki asks Paloma to marry him.

Avances: Carlota schemes her evil schemes.

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Our first bit of new material tonight is the continuation of the conversation between Lili, Artemio, and Dead!Ciro. Lili says that Eduardo is going to come save her. Artemio is surprised to hear Eddie's name. Ciro notices this and points it out, adding that it sounds like Artemio knows who Eddie is. Artemio says that Eddie is dead and asks if she didn't know. Ciro wonders why Artemio is saying this if it's not true. Lili explains that she sees Eduardo, but other people don't see him even when he's right in front of them. That's hilarious--I love the way she's being honest, but it still sounds like she's nuts. Artemio asks if she's seen him, but Ciro warns her not to answer, so she doesn't. Artemio wants to know where she's seen him, but Ciro tells her to be careful. Lili replies that there's no danger, because Eduardo is the White King (she picks up the chess piece for illustrative purposes). She smiles fondly and Ciro nods his approval.

Fernanda tells Santiago that they need to come up with a way to find Aurora. Santi says he's going to go to Pueblo Purificación as soon as the situation with Lili is cleared up. "Someone there must know who that man is!" Santi says that Barbie offered her help and said that if anything bad happens to Aurora it's all Barbie's fault. He's enthusiastic, but Fernanda reminds him that they have more than enough ("de sobra") reasons not to trust Evil Barbie (whoo, and she doesn't even know the half of what Evil Barbie has done!). Fer gets him to promise that he's not going to say anything else…to who, exactly? Oh, Barbie. Fer is sure that Barbie is behind all the bad stuff ("desgracias") that's been happening to the family.

Barbie chews out Obregon for calling her and asking about the drop plan, etc. He wonders what's going to happen if he doesn't give Lili back. Barbie says that it won't make any difference to him whether Lili comes home or not, that she'll give him enough money to hide. "But if you ask one more impertinent question, I'll forget our deal and you'll be poorer than a dead rat!" Obregon agrees to follow orders. Barbie reminds him to scram once he gets his money.

Fernanda calls Flor from her room (with Damian sleeping in the bed). She apologizes for not calling earlier, but fills Flor in that the whole thing is down to Jaime Correa. She tells her to get her uniform on and get back to her old job. No, Flor! Don't do it! Be free! Fer says they all owe her a big apology, especially Anibal.

Who is currently listening to Camilo complain about not wanting to get married. Hey, there, Sunkist, you're no prize either. Anibal reminds him that they've already talked about this, so just git 'r done. Camilo says he'd rather die. Ooh, the line starts here, orange boy, be careful what you wish for! Anibal says dying will be the only useful thing he can do if the deal with Power Milk caves. Camilo says it's no big deal…someone else will help them out. Anibal says now that Camiii's gotten so bold ("envalentonado") he'll just go tell daddy to forget about the help Steve and Franco are giving them with the Liliana situation. Camilo whines some more about not wanting to get married. Anibal kind of mocks Cami for thinking he could take Norton's niece home and get some and says now he's just pissed that things didn't go the way he wanted. Camilo agrees, but says it's not faaaaair that he should have to get married because of it. Anibal sagely advises that he think of it as a business deal--"You marry her, we get their support, get Lili back to the clinic, and you can divorce her the following week." Anibal offers him a bonus for, um, "helping" the company with an international deal. Scumbag. Camilo says he's scaaaaared of marriage. Anibal says it has its advantages and it's how Camilo is going to get what he wanted in the first place. He says "just think, you'll get to marry a virgin" and then something about how that's going to come into play when he asks for the divorce--if someone else caught this let me know. Otherwise I read it all as "assholery, assholery, assholery, cat butt."

Venus is likewise panicking to Martina that she might actually have to marry this guy. Steve's blasé reaction to the news that Camilo is ready to put his head on the chopping block only reinforced her fears. She called Martina so they could work out what Venus should do.

Franco hands over the ginormous wad of cash to Gonzalo. Gonzalo promises they'll return the money as quickly as they can. Gonzalo says he feels like he owes Liliana something and he's not going to be able to pay it back while she lives. He feels guilty for her being locked up for so long. Franco hands Gonzo his glasses and says he's sure Gonzo will have a chance to make things right. Gonzalo thanks Franco for giving him the opportunity to see his daughter again and tell her how much she means to him. He says he's infinitely grateful to Franco. Franco asks for a favor. He thinks it's too risky to let Barbie hand over the money alone. Gonzo agrees, but says Barbie's so brave that she's willing to do anything to rescue Lili. Franco says that the president of Power Milk has placed a condition on the handing over of the money. Ha! I love it! These people are so pathetic that he can make them do anything just so they won't lose the PM money. The alleged condition is that Franco go with Barbie. Gonzalo is relieved and says he'll feel much better about staying home if Franco is with her. Oh, he's so fickle. Didn't he mistrust him about ten outfits back because of something Barbie told him? It's like someone hits the reset button on this guy every morning--must be those special sleepytime drops from Barbie. The devil herself walks in. Gonzo announces that the money is here. Barbie thanks Franco. Gonzo breaks it to her that Franco is going with her. She looks like she'd really like to rip his head off with her bare hands, but she has to hold herself back.

Barbie reminds Franco that disobeying Obregon's orders could get Lili killed. Franco says there's always a risk with these situations, but he's also worried about Barbie's life in addition to Lili's. Franco says everything points to Obregon having the help of criminals ("delincuentes") in the kidnapping. He holds his hands out as if to say "how are you going to argue with me now?"

Fernanda skulks around downstairs before heading out the front door. Priscila sees her leave.

Venus asks Martina what she should do if Camilo comes back and says he wants to marry her by "all three laws" ("los tres leyes"). After considerable research…ok, ok, I looked at one site…this seems to refer to (1) civil, (2) church, and there are several suggestions about the third one being "by force," ("por fuerza") "because you're an idiot," ("por tonto") or "for love" ("por amor"). So, "por lo civil, por la iglesia, y por" one of the other three. Boy, I sure hate trying to explain why these things are funny. My thought is that she should forget about the "tres leyes" and just have some "tres leches cake." What? It was funnier in my head. Anyway, Martina says Venus should Just Say No and be done with it. Venus doesn't think that'll be so easy, after all she told Steve she'd stick with ("atorar") the plan until the end. What worries her most is…Martina surmises that it's that Venus is falling in love with El Gringo Esteve. Oh, just wait till he brings her home to mama, what a fun time that will be.

Said Gringo is talking to himself about how well Venus is carrying out the plan and how excited she was about having Camilo come and ask for her hand ("la pedida de mano"). "So why does it bother you!?" He shouts at himself. While also slapping himself. Which was weird. Esteve mutters that it's absurd…"Venus would never fall in love with a bland ("desabrido") gringo like you. Eets a fact." I swear, I'm welling up. Esteve may be a lot of things, but I wouldn't call him bland. His screwing with Camilo has been one of the highlights of some otherwise dull episodes. Pobre Esteve! Come on, man, if anyone deserves a hooker-with-a-heart-of-gold, it's you!

Barbie asks if Franco is suggesting they think like the criminals he assumes Obregon is working with. Franco babbles about the "experts" saying that's the thing to do. Franco says he's been trying to do this since he heard about the whole thing. Barbie tries to argue, but Franco says those criminals have already figured out that Gonzalo would do anything to get his daughter back. "Sir, how much do you think they'd ask you to pay for your wife's freedom?" Oh, nicely done! He has some good points there. Or he would if it was someone other than creepy little Obregon waiting for them. Franco says if she goes alone, she'll be vulnerable and they aren't going to miss an opportunity to take advantage of it. Barbie thinks he's exaggerating, but Gonzo doesn't. This is why sometimes it's not wise to be too good at your job. Gonzo says those cruel people ("desalmados") aren't going to be satisfied if they could get double what they've already asked for. Barbie says she's not thinking like a criminal, but like Lili's mommy, and she's scared of what they could do to her baby. Franco says he agrees they need to be careful. He says his objective as their friend is for them to be reunited with Lili as quickly as possible. However, as a representative of Power Milk, he can't run the risk ("correr el riesgo") of losing Lili, Barbie, AND the $3M.

Dead!Ciro reminds Lili that chess is a game that lets one manifest one's imagination, character, and willpower. One must plan, and have a touch of fantasy. He's interrupted by Artemio coming to look for Liliana. She suddenly looks at him and asks who he is. He says it doesn't matter right now. Lili says he looks like her daddy. She touches his face as she says this.

Franco walks out to his car, where Santi was waiting in the back seat form him. Santi said he needed to tell Franco that Fer wants to talk to him, but he didn't want Daddy or stepmommy to know. Santi directs him to drive and he'll tell him where they're going on the way.

Lovely is all ready to go see Tio Esteve. Complete with a totally pimpin' panama hat. Cami wants to know why she wants to marry him. She has him feel her boobs, uh, chest, that is, and asks if he can feel. He says his heart flies out of his chest every time he sees her. She tells him to leave his hand there and feel what happens when he kisses her. They suck face quite enthusiastically, complete with "hm, hm"-s from Camilo. I wouldn't call it moaning, exactly. Maybe more like grunting. Venus has to push him off her. She reminds him that she wants to make him happy, but he's going to be waaaaay happier on their wedding night. The first man and the last one.

Santi has brought Franco to the barn to meet Fer. The smolder at each other while Franco has an Ed recollection of he and Fer playing capture the flag. He remembers that she made him promise they'd love each other their whole lives. Back in the present, they're still smoldering at each other. Fer says this place has some of the best memories of her childhood, well, of her life. She says she wanted to talk about the Lili situation. Franco says that he tried his best to get Barbie to take him with her to the drop-off and she tried her best to get him not to go. Now he's convinced that she planned the whole kidnapping. Fer agrees, but she doesn't think that her dad will believe it, even if they had pictures of Barbie dragging Lili off by the hair. Franco says if everything goes as planned, they will not only get Lili back, but they'll also show Gonzo who his beloved Hyena really is.

Artemio shows Lili into his study. She goes over to the window. Artemio says this is going to be her house for a long time. He invites her to have a seat, which she does. She takes a look at an old picture in a frame on his desk. Artemio says the woman in the picture is the bridge between him and Lili. He says the woman in the picture is his mother, Ana Gregoria Bravo. Lili looks like this rings some kind of bell. Or maybe she's just confused and half-drugged, who can tell with her.

Fernanda says she trusts Franco and she's sure everything will go well. He takes his leave, shaking her hand. Pris, we presume, saw the handshake. Franco, as he is about to walk off, gets distracted by the sight of his old flag. Fer smiles, saying it's what's left of Eduardo's flag and what a coincidence, since Eduardo is the one who brought Franco into her life. Fer says Franco is like an angel and she doesn't know what she'd do without him. She gives him a big 'ol hug, which Priscila does witness. While chomping on some straw. I know pregnant ladies get cravings and all, but I would have figured Priscila for something a little more upscale.

Lovely reminds Caaaami that she knows all the ways, repeat, ALL the ways of making a man happy. However, there's one thing she won't tolerate--him marrying her out of obligation. They make quite the couple, visually speaking, with him in all black and her in all white. Lovely says he'd better consider what he's going to do carefully, because she'll be all his and she expects the same from him.

Fernanda tells Franco she feels peaceful around him, she feels like time stops. Then Erika calls. And Franco runs away. As Fer starts talking to Erika, Pris sneaks out of the barn. Erika says that from Fer's voice, it sounds like she had quite a night! "Did what needed to happen happen?" Fer says now isn't a good time. She needs to give Damian his medication. Erika says Franco asked her parents for her hand last night and she wants Fer to be matron of honor.

Priscila goes to report to Damian, but so far all she has is that Fer and Franco talked in the library, something about the community center. Then she saw Fer leave the house and she followed her. She met with Franco in the barn, they talked. "But what did you see!?" Pris finally admits that they hugged. She's confused, because Erika and Franco are going to get married and Erika and Fer are like sisters. Fer walks in and Pris lies that she heard Damian calling and came in to see how he was. She asks how the Lili situation is going and says she's sure everything will be ok. She leaves and Damian starts bugging her about where she's been. Fer says they've been invited to dinner with Erika and Franco so that Erika can officially ask her to be the maid of honor. To paraphrase from Spaceballs "Why do you always have to officially ask something after you ask it, just ask it!"

Gardenia comes into the living room to tell Camilo and Lovely that Esteve will be with them in a minute. She recongizes Venus, but is so disgusted that all she can say is "no lo puedo creer!" before walking off. Camilo is so dense he doesn't note anything strange about that reaction from Gardenia. Venus just smirks.

Fernanda gives Damian his pill and a glass of water while telling him that it will be just the four of them at dinner and that she told Erika that she would check with Damian before giving her official "yes". I'm having a hard time not getting my eyes stuck in the back of my head from rolling them so much. Damian asks why they're getting married. Fer says she supposes for the same reason all couples get married, "because they love each other." I would think by now she wouldn't believe that load of horse manure, but anyway. Damian is suspicious about how they fell in love so quickly. Fer says it must have been love at first sight. Damian says he's going to enjoy dinner, then, especially when they tell their great love story. He whines that he needs to get dressed and go to Mommy's house. She nags him about needing to rest, so he screams at her "I want to get dressed, are you going to help me or not?!"

One bit of confusion from last night that I wanted to clear up--the story about the dead cousin and the loan to Mommy was just the story that Damian was telling Fernanda. What Mommy was telling him was that his cousin saw the son of some lady who's asking for an investigation to be re-opened. Damian objected that the lady in question was dead, but Mommy said that it's her son making the request and that Damian's cousin said it wasn't going to look good for Damian.

Franco comes over to Mag and Jacinto's house. Margarita's out at the market. Franco holds up a piece of paper and tells Jacinto that all the details are on it.

Esteve comes into the living room, appropriately suited. Lovely says that she and Cami have something to tell him. Esteve tells Lovely to sit down, which she does, pulling Cami onto the couch with her. Esteve says he's listening. Cami has a hard time getting it out, but he eventually says that he and lovely are engaged. Oh! Wrong, dude! The way Esteve's been acting, you would think Camilo would realize that they're not engaged until he gets Esteve's permission. Esteve is pissed and asks Lovely if it's true. She says Camilo declared his feelings and she accepted. Esteve now wants to know what she plans to do with "Abdul Hassan." Who? Esteve says that Abdul Hassan is Lovely's betrothed ("comprometido"). Camilo looks pissed and Lovely looks radiant.

Fernanda struggles to get Damian's shoes on. She gets done and then passes him his crutches. She asks if it's so urgent for him to see his Mom and suggests that she come there and visit him. He says she needs him and the Elizaldes aren't the only people that stuff happens to. Only he's a lot more insulting and screechy when he says it. He gripes that his mommy needs him and reminds her that when their damn "cook" got sick and died it ruined their whole wedding, so she should be a little more understanding that his mommy needs help. That's the gist of it anyway. More screaming, more insults, "only your problems are important". Then, "are you taking me or do I have to call a cab?" I hope he falls down the stairs and lands with his neck at an unfortunate angle.

What Franco brought to Jacinto is a map of the dropoff point. It's going down in two hours. Franco says in case of any problems, go to Esteve. Franco says everything is going to go fine. Jacinto replies "me canso, ganso", which means, "of course," but how that has anything to do with tired geese is beyond me.

Esteve explains that when Lovely was born, her parents made an agreement with the Sultan of Brunei that when Lovely turned 23 she would marry his son, the aforementioned Abdul Hassan. Camilo thinks this is funny. Esteve says "that guy" owns half the petroleum in the Persian Gulf. "Seriously." And after her parents' tragic death, he had to manage her inheritance and send her to a school in London where all the future wives of all Middle Eastern royalty are educated. Lovely reminds Camilo that she mentioned it to him before. Esteve says that Lovely was the best student in her class and Abdul Hassan is waiting to marry her so she can become Princess of Brunei. Just for giggles, I looked it up, and the Sultan's eldest son, the crown prince Al-Muhtadee Billah is already married to one wife and has a son. He's also a pool and snooker enthusiast. Sadly, no one has taught Camilo how to take advantage of Wikipedia.

There is also, apparently, a clause in Lovely's parents' will that says that if Lovely falls in love with someone else before she marries Abdul Hassan, then Steve has the authority to break off the engagement so that she can be happy with the man she truly loves. And after the wedding, she gets her whole inheritance. Camilo is kind of giggling as he starts to ask Steve something, but Steve yells at him for not taking it seriously. Dude, you invoked the son of the Sultan of Brunei…how the hell are we supposed to take it seriously? He asks if Camilo thinks this is all a joke. He says that his niece's future depends on the decision they make. Steve calls Lovely over to him, takes her hand, and asks her if she truly loves Camilo. Lovely nods that she does, then says she loves him like she never imagined she would love anyone in her life. Steve asks if Camilo loves Lovely. Camilo's response, "uh, yeah." So, Steve asks, Are you prepared to marry her?

Fernanda drives Damian to his Mommy's house. Her phone starts ringing, but she doesn't answer it. Damian gives her crap about not answering her phone when she's already got the handsfree connected. She answers it to spite him. It's Erika, of course, who can't make it five minutes without calling to gossip about something. Yeah, I'm being unkind. If the whole thing between her and Franco were really legit, I wouldn't blame her for being so happy she has to gush to her BFF about it every five minutes. But she knows damn well that Franco is a man who comes with a lot of baggage and that he isn't even in love with her, so really, all this enthusiasm on her part is just too much. Fernanda tells Erika that Damian agreed and she just needs the date and time and they'll be at dinner. After she hangs up, Damian asks her if she thinks Erika and Franco are really in love. He thinks it's funny that Fer and Erika haven't gossiped over it already. He thinks they're getting married so that Franco can be close to whatever it is he's really after. Fer says she doesn't understand. Damian says that's because she hasn't wanted to pay attention. And right there is where my DVR cut off, sorry! So I have no idea how the conversation ended or what we have to look forward to tomorrow.

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Nickster here, filling in for Aunt Judy. It was another late night, so I'll try to edit in the morning.

Call me innocent, but can any of the Kama Sutra people tell me what the “Pole Position” indicates on the guy’s shirt?

After the whole bar brawl Maury and Moni get booked. It’s sort of like a neighborhood scandal.

It’s pretty much the drunk and drunker show at the mansion, what with little Aldo and loopy Jimena. She’s got her whole “three things” going on and Aldo is somehow still drunk.

If we learned anything from the Kennedys, it’s that if you’re rich and good-looking you can get out of anything. So then Beto comes to bail them out, they don’t need it, he gets defensive, calls Moni his gf, Maury gets confused/mad, Moni lies her way out, and then Beto asks for a job. Meet the new chauffer.

Connie is mad that Maury tried to find his adopted underage son while she was home alone dreaming of luchadores. He explains that Moni is his…worker, and she cares about Aldo.

Maury shows that he has some parental skills and reminds Aldo that he is jeopardizing the adoption status of his brothers and that the family may be broken up. Also, do you really love Estrella? Summer love…

Moni quits her job with Connie, and doesn’t even want the money. This way she can watch her Beto. Also, little Jimena randomly sprays herself with pepper spray. Now we know who the Jerry Lewis of the show is.

Everyone in the office hates Beto; he’s brutish, unprofessional, and most importantly, a self-described jokester. Then his jokes go too far and he gets threatened.

Moni comes back to Maury for her job back, he jokes around, and then she leans in a little too close to him. Of course, Connie comes in, reprimands them, and then tells them that they are always hitting on each other. She speaks the truth. Then the “executives” fight over Moni like little children and ask her for whom she wants to work, of course it’s Maury.

Moni is “essential” and like the little child she is, she goes around telling everyone about it. Then Paula says that Beto is her boyfriend and not Pedro, just as Pedro walks in. They fight, and he says he was with Estrella, except we find out that Paula was “just kidding.”

Connie has a visitor at work. Connie takes Beto to the conference room to…play. It looks like harassment, but its not. Office manager walks in, Connie hides, and almost finds Connie.

Later, when Beto tries to make out with Moni, she explains that relationships aren’t permitted in the workplace, thus she told everyone that they’re siblings. So, they make out anyway, and just as Maury goes to open the door to the room in which the “siblings” are making out, he gets interrupted and distracted. Though, he doesn’t understand why her lipstick is smudged…

Moni goes to help out at the fashion show, and then ends up giving orders because she doesn’t really have to be there.

Back at the neighborhood Paula tries to kill Estrella with a butter knife for coming between her and her man.

Over at the fashion show everything is running smoothly until Moni knocks out one of the models with a 2 x 4. The poor girl doesn’t know her own strength. Naturally, Moni replaces the unconscious model and is an audience favorite. Connie gets mad and Jimena has a surprise for Connie: Moni is the star of the show. How convenient that all the underwear happened to fit Moni.

Tomorrow: Beto steals something and gives it to Jerry. Moni approaches him and regrettably breaks it off with Beto, as does Maury with Connie. Didn’t see that coming from a mile away.

Over-arching comment: if I ever have to see this girl again dressed in multi-colored spandex and mini skirts with tight velour jackets I’ll burn her and the clothes at the stake.

Thanks everyone.

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From Friday: Inaki’s dad tells him that he won’t help with his plan to stay in Real del Monte. He needs to finish up his studies. He thinks Inaki can visit Paloma on the breaks and then come back when he’s done. Inaki storms out.

And now onto the new stuff: Angelica has some university applications and wants Paloma to continue her studies. Paloma realizes she’d have to leave town, but then again the university at Pachuca is nearby. (I looked up Pachuca and found that it is the capital of Hidalgo, which puts us in the sort of southern part of Mexico. Then I looked up Real del Monte and discovered it was well, real.) Paloma says that would be great because she could commute and wouldn’t have to worry about daily expenses. Angelica says don’t worry about that now. If you get into the university in Mexico City, you can find some part-time work to get by. Just take it one step at a time. You could have a brilliant professional future.

Romina walks up and Angelica says she needs to see her in her office later. Angelica leaves and Romina says she’s a metiche, messing in other people’s lives. Paloma is excited though, and says that Angelica is counseling her and helping her.

Paloma says she wants to go on in school, but Romina doesn’t even want to try. Romina says she doesn’t need to prepare for university or for work. She’s just doing her exams because her mother wants her to.

Emiliano drops by Camila’s shop. His nana, Meche (Have we seen her? Was she on the day the soccer messed up the schedule?) is on hard times financially and needs a job. Does Camila need a cleaning lady? Camila compliments Emiliano on his good heart. She says that Monica (the pretty helper lady – we see her in the background) has been doing the cleaning in the shop, but maybe it’s time to relieve her of that little chore. She says to send Meche over. Emiliano tells her Romina is lucky to have a mom like her.

Rafael gives his co-worker Joel the bad news about Pablo wanting out the ceramics business, and tells Joel he just doesn’t have the money to buy Pablo out, even though he’d like to.

Joel says maybe somebody could back him financially. Rafa says who would want to invest in him – it’s too big a risk. Joel thinks maybe Camila. He points out that she’s rich and only works to give herself something to do. He says asking’s free! Give it a shot. (Aw, and here I thought Camila had made good on her own, selling art to tourists.)

Mac is at the church, talking to the gray-bearded padre, who must be the one on his way out. She says she’s having a hard time, what with Paloma rebelling and her sister being well, her sister, and she feels they both are right in some ways. The padre tells her to have confidence in the principals she’s taught Paloma. Mac says but girls are different now, they argue, they talk back.

The padre says just set reasonable limits. Mac wonders where to draw the line. The padre says let things happen the way God wants (chicken!). Mac tries to nail him down, though. She says so what do I do? He says pray, be loving. He says both Paloma and Carlota need to learn to live in harmony. (That’s going to take a LOT of prayer, probably more than the whole town of Real del Monte has time for.)

Anselmo, one of the men from the alcohol and drug program, is telling Chris how distraught he is that Chris is leaving. He says Chris understands because he was once one of them, plus he’s not preachy. Chris says the new guy is supposed to be very good. Anselmo says if he’s not good, he’s outta there. Chris counsels him to stick with it.

Inaki’s dad comes home. Whoo-hoo, nice house! And there’s a maid, Lupita. His beautiful wife comes in and asks why he’s so pooped. She tosses her hair, she talks in a sing-song voice, and she gives him shoulder massages but somehow despite all that, she manages to seem like a nice person. He tells her about Inaki. She thinks it’s great Inaki is in love and she points out that the girl must be something special. She says why don’t we go to Real del Monte and get a look at her? Their little girl runs in and they give her hugs. Hey, I’m getting the picture! The wife is Natalia, the lady Chris left at the altar!

Chris has no idea how complicated things are going to get for him in Real del Monte.

Romina tells Paloma that it’s not every day a person turns 18 and she just won’t forgive Paloma if she doesn’t come to her party. Paloma says you know my aunts – I’ll try. Angelica comes up and says Romina, I was waiting for you and you didn’t come. She says she expects her to come in tomorrow.

Romina tells her she tries her hardest, but her teachers don’t like her. Angelica says I’m not buying that – show up tomorrow! Romina promises and Angelica leaves. Romina says she doesn’t care about her grades, but she has to figure out how she can keep the bad news from her mother, or her mother will cancel her party.

Paloma is looking for Inaki outside the school. She thought he was coming with his mother. Romina wonders where Emiliano is – maybe he has something he had to do for his job. As they walk along, Romina accidentally on purpose bumps into Liliana. They trade insults and Liliana says she’s just jealous because she and German are novios. Romina scoffs, but German shows up and gives Liliana a kiss. Romina tells her she looks ridiculous. They almost get into fisticuffs, but German and Paloma pull them apart.

Inaki’s mom and Arcadia are consulting about a soup – why doesn’t it taste the same as in Spain, even though it has the same ingredients? Arcadia says maybe the soil is different. Inaki’s mom gives her a hug. Oh, if she only knew who she was hugging! Unbeknownst to her, she is pressing a serpent to her bosom.

Inaki comes in and his mom asks how it went with his dad. Bad, he tells her. Arcadia listens carefully in the background as he recounts what happened.

Mac comes in to Paloma’s room and Paloma is frosty to her. Mac says it’s breaking her heart them not getting along. She says she was so happy about Paloma and Inaki, but she didn’t think of the consequences. What consequences? says Paloma coldly. Mac says you are very young. Paloma says don’t worry, I’m going to be a very good girl until I turn 18, and then I’ll take the reins of my life. Meaning what? says Mac. Meaning I’m going to decide what I do with my life. Mac says I felt that when your parents died, you gave up. Paloma says the difference was that I had 8 years to wait. Now it’s just a few months. Mac looks worried.

Romina is asking her mother for an advance to reserve the room for her party. Camila says no money until I see your grades. Romina says but the exams aren’t until next week and they want the money now. Camila says I’ll go to the school and see how things are going. Romina says you’ll embarrass me in front of the whole school! Don’t you trust me?

Romina says she’s not shooting for straight A’s like Paloma. She doesn’t want to live like her, locked up and doing nothing but studying. She’s not a sucker, she’s smart. Camila says I just want you to study to improve yourself, to pass. Romina says it’s all about duty and not about my happiness. Not about trying to help me forget that the last time I had a party my father sent me a cake by messenger! Camila looks stricken. So that’s it?

Romina says I never wanted to have another party because I wanted to forget that. And now that I finally am trying to get over my father’s abandonment, you’re throwing rocks in the road. Camila says is that why you never wanted a party? Romina says I didn’t want to tell you, since you had organized it and I didn’t want to hurt your feelings.

Camila caves and says okay, go ahead and rent the room. I just hope that your grades are okay and that you can finally get over your father’s leaving.

Carlota is walking Paloma to her art class. She says that Paloma didn’t say a word during dinner and isn’t talking now. Paloma says I don’t have anything I want to say. Carlota says I get it. You’ll get over it. I’ll pick you up in two hours – you wait inside until I knock. Esta bien says Paloma. She goes in, and Carlota looks smug.

It’s her first art class. She asks the teacher if she can use the phone a second. She calls Inaki’s house and gets his mom who pretends to be the maid. She tells Paloma that Inaki is in Mexico City and she doesn’t know when he’ll get back. Paloma says tell him not to try to reach me and that I’ll call again.

Paloma wonders to herself why Inaki went to Mexico City and why he wasn’t at the school gate as he promised.

Romina drops by German’s office and he’s none too pleased. He tells her she’s just playing with him, and he’s trying to avoid seeing her. Romina says that Liliana is a naca. German gets mad and tells her to knock it off. She starts to come on to him and there’s a knock at the door. German opens it a crack and it’s Emiliano who wants to talk. Is this a bad time? Romina hides behind the door.

German steps out of the office, herding Emiliano in front of him. He closes the door. Romina goes over to his laptop and looks up Liliana’s e-mail address.

Emiliano tells German he’d like to have a coffee together. He’s wondering why German has seemed in such an odd mood lately. And why did he kind of blow him off in the restaurant? German says he wanted to be alone with Liliano. Emiliano is relieved and kids him about new love whoo hoo. German says he’s new at the noviazgo biz and he’s nervous. Emiliano congratulates him and says let’s double date! Although they realize the girls don’t like each other.

German pretends he forgot some papers and he slithers back into his office and closes the door. Romina is still there and her phone rings. She realizes it’s Emiliano. German says don’t answer it! Just outside the office, we see Emiliano leave a message. Romina thinks all of this is fun, but German is mad and tells her she’s an adrenaline freak but he’s not. She says let’s be friends like before.

German says I don’t want to be friends. What you want is to have a long list of admirers to play with, and I don’t want to play. She sidles up and says won’t you miss my kisses? German is furious and says if you want something with me, you have to break off with Emiliano. Otherwise, forget it! She flounces by then I won’t be interested. She stalks out and then looks at Liliana’s e-mail address on the piece of paper, obviously plotting.

It’s an outdoor art class. The teacher gives a long talk about line and form and tells them not to be afraid of the human form. She has a model (we see him a distance, his back turned, his shirt still on) and she wants the class to just think about lines, not body parts. She calls to the model and he slips off his shirt and turns around.

It’s Inaki! Paloma is ecstatic.

Mac tells Carlota that she’s going to go pick up Paloma from art class. Mac says she’ll do it, and reminds Carlota that the art classes were her idea. Carlota says I’m not stupid – I know it’s just an excuse for her to meet that musician. Mac sighs and says Paloma has inherited her mother’s artistic talent, and you are imagining things. Carlota sarcastically says oh yes, I have quite an imagination and that’s why I’m going to deliver her and pick her up from every art class.

Poor Paloma, says Mac. Carlota says I’m just trying to prevent another shameful disaster in this family.

Emiliano is off doing good deeds. He goes to see his nana, who seems to be selling quesadillas by the roadside. He asks after Chava, who might be a grandson. He has brought him a nice big ball. His nana is very grateful, and then he tells her that Camila is looking for someone to help with the laundry. His nana is ecstatic and thanks him.

It’s time for break at art class. Inaki has been posing with his pants on and he slips his shirt back on. Paloma inches over and says ¿Qué haces aquí? Inaki says he had to think of some way to see her. They squat behind a totally see-through bench and have a tiny kiss. He says he doesn’t care what the obstacles are, he loves her.

She wonders why he didn’t come by the school and why he was in Mexico City. He says he went to see his father. She wonders how that went. He fudges that it looks like it’ll be hard to manage his father’s business from Real del Monte, so he’ll have to think of something else.

Paloma says she’s afraid to be unhappy, that this is all a dream. He swears it’s not.

Inaki’s mom Carmen is talking to his father on the phone. She says she’s never seen Inaki like this, he’s usually so responsible. His father wants to know what the girl’s family thinks of this. Inaki’s mom says they don’t like Inaki. Arcadia comes into the room to pretend to do something but actually to spy. Carmen says that the girl’s aunt was really insulting, but she didn’t tell Inaki, it would be counterproductive. Arcadia looks like she just ate something yummy.

His dad explains that he didn’t support Inaki’s idea. Carmen says he’s looking for work and I hope he finds something soon. His dad says Inaki’s a grown man, but there must be some way to persuade him. He tells her that he and Natalia have decided to come to Real del Monte and see what they can do. Let’s all go to a restaurant. Carmen says come here to eat, it’s more private. Closeup of Arcadia looking squinty-eyed!

Natalia drops by Chris at the church. She wants to know if he knows the address of the Espinoza de los Monteros. Me? he says. She says they’re Javier’s family. She wants to know how their daughter Paloma is doing.

Arcadia is on the phone to Carlota. She says if they knew what she’s doing, she’d lose her job. Carlota says I pay you enough to get you by until you find another job. So Arcadia coughs up. Inaki’s dad won’t let him run any of his business. Carlota is surprised that the dad has businesses. Arcadia says oh yes, he’s rich. Then she tells that they’re coming to Real del Monte to talk to Inaki, and that Carmen told his dad that Carlota doesn’t like Inaki but that she didn’t tell Inaki about it.

Carlota says tell me everything that happens Saturday. She hangs up and rubs her chin. You’ve got to hand it to Carlota. Even though it seems like all she does is prowl the house all day looking for things to disapprove of, and yeah, maybe run a few errands, she is beautifully turned out. She really dresses for success, and no errant hair would dare stick out from her ‘do.

Emiliano meets up with Chava, his nana’s grandson, in the street. Chava’s not a little kid, he’s a young teen. He’s glad to hear that there’s a soccer ball waiting for him, but he reports that he’s really bad at school. He might get held back again.

Emiliano says hey, I’ll call my novia and see if she can help you with your math. Viewers across America snort.

Art class is over. Paloma tells Inaki she’s under close guard and won’t be free until she’s 18. The teacher calls that her aunt is there and she tells Inaki, for the teacher’s benefit, that it was nice meeting him.

After she’s gone, she delicately tells Inaki not to make friends with the students, and particularly not with Paloma. Her aunt is um…traditional… and a big moral force in the community, and if she thought Paloma was making friends with a model, whew!

Carlota wonders why the teacher didn’t come to the door just now. Paloma says she was busy. Carlota wants to know if all the students are girls and Paloma says yes. Inaki jumps from a bush behind them and Paloma lets out a little laugh. Carlota wants to know what that laugh was about and Paloma says she just really likes art.

Now Emiliano is having sodas with Chava. He tells him he’ll help with school expenses and that Chava should ask him and not his grandma. Chava is very grateful. Romina comes in all abuzz about her party plans. Emiliano introduces her to Chava and Romina looks at him like he’s a pair of dirty socks. Ew.

She whines that she thought they were going to have a coffee alone. Chava politely offers to leave, but Emiliano says she just didn’t know you were here. Stay. She looks steamed and Chava discretely heads for the bathroom. He says he’s not good at math, but it looks like he’s put 2 and 2 together okay.

Romina tells Emiliano you know I don’t like being around kids. He said no, I didn’t know, and if you don’t like it, tough.

Inaki goes by a club and asks the owner for a regular gig. The owner says people come for the jazz festival and the place is full, but the rest of the time there aren’t a lot of customers and those that do come aren’t interested in jazz. They want love songs, protest songs, pop.

Paloma and Romina are coming out of school and Paloma talks about Inaki modeling and Romina talks about her party. Here comes Inaki’s mom out jogging. Romina stops her and says aren’t you Carmen? I met you at the movie. Carmen is all friendly. Romina says here’s Paloma, your son’s girlfriend. Carmen turns cold. So it’s you?

Paloma hasn’t noticed the change in the weather and she says how eager she was to meet Carmen. Carmen says me too, but I want to ask you a favor. Stay away from my son. I don’t want him to risk his future for you, so the noviazgo is out.

Paloma is stunned and Romina appalled. How dare you speak to her like that? she says. Inaki runs up with a rose and says I couldn’t have planned it better! My mother and my novia. Isn’t Paloma the most beautiful woman in the world? Carmen says more beautiful than I expected, it’s not surprising she could change your life.

Avances: Paloma has to make a decision.

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Hey y’all sorry this is late, but I’m not that much of a nerd to leave my friends so I can go home and recap my shows! I will try to edit this in the morning. But, I want to ask if someone can takeover for me permanently. It’s just that I can’t commit myself to recapping like I used to, and it’s really not fair to those who are interested in the telenovela. So, I would like to retire indefinitely. I hope you understand, and I wish I could have left on a better note.

Back at the neighborhood Paula fights with Estrella because she thinks Ricky is sneaking around with the movie star. The adopted kid mentioned a chauffer boyfriend and Paula thought the worst. As it turns out, Paula is right and the adopted kid lied to avoid problems.

Moni explains to Maury that she lied to him about being engaged to Don Cesar because she wanted him to leave her alone. They hold hands and the girlfriend gets mad.

Back at the office some weird woman who stares off into space has too much stage makeup on and an unreal perm. She’s apparently lost but can be passive/aggressive.

Maury and the girlfriend argue about where the hired help, Moni, will work. They decide that she will stay in the house to clean. Even as a humble cleaning lady, she has the dignity and self-respect to wear heals and Britney Spears skirts.

Mama’s bf Hilario wants to move the fam. out of Mexico. Then she explains that he is not Beto’s father. Of course, Beto was behind the door and heard everything. Then Beto is mad that Mama made chilaquiles for someone else.

Moni tries to leave but mean girlfriend gives her hell because it doesn’t seem that she really cares about her boutique. Then Jimena comes in and tells her to be nice to the help because slavery is out of fashion and she mistreats Moni. GF explains that she is mean to her because she’s trying to get rid of her. She also speaks English.

Aldo goes to reprimand Maury for hanging around Estrella. Then Jerry aka Scar, tells little, vulnerable, naïve, Aldo that his papi is a womanizer and has his share of secrets. Don’t worry, Uncle Jerry will make it better.

Moni is having trouble training, then she imagines that her opponent is her mean boss, then she wins the match. Unfortunately, Don Cesar will no longer be training her because her lies have caused a lot of problems. Then he tells her to leave his gym forever. Don Cesar warns Beto to protect her.

Well the chauvinism starts early in Mexico. If life gets you down, get mad, go to a strip bar and get plastered. Life is tough, your dad’s a bad guy, and I’m the nice uncle. Fondling women and barking instructions eases the pain. Girls, it’s time to make this little orphan a man.

Moni is having a pity slumber party with her girlfriends. What if Maury finds out that I lied about my identity. Maury calls Estrella looking for Aldo, then Moni decides to help him search for Aldo.

Meanwhile, they’re doing a great job of getting Aldo drunk at the bar and close to feeling up the performers.

In the search for Aldo the girls decide to stuff their bras and put on lipstick. Then they find the kid, tell him that Maury could lose him, think about his brothers and sisters, and then explain that Uncle Jerry brought him here.

Connie wants to get rid of all the kids and all the working staff in her house. Then she talks to Beto and gets all excited.

So everybody yells at Uncle Jerry, who then blames Ricky the Pig for taking everyone here and using two women at the same time. So, Maury fires him for giving the kid alcohol and general debauchery. Oh yeah, Jerry explains to Maury that 16 is the new 25 so its completely cool that he drinks and hangs with hookers.

Then Beto comes to visit Connie in the night dressed as a luchador. Plastic suits never looked so sexy… To bad she was dreaming and actually kissing Jimena. They don’t play for the same team, however.

Then, at the bar, two guys hit on Moni and she punches them out. She’s the one who couldn’t finish high school because she had a severe behavioral handicap. Then, Maury gets in on the action and Jerry ends up stealing. All in a night.

Tomorrow: Everyone gets booked in the jail and Moni and Maury start hitting on each other. Then Maury might discover that Moni has a boyfriend. What else is new?

**Big thanks to Aunt Judy for helping me out two weeks in a row, even when she was terribly ill—she deserves an award!

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I watched and took notes but it's very late - I will have the recap up tomorrow morning! Thanks and see you then.

Edit - sorry for the delay, here it is - and wow 18 comments already without even putting the recap up!

Over some botanas, Venus tells Martina that the man she would really like to be with is ‘el grino’ Esteve. She’s worried, though, that such a fine man wouldn’t go for a girl like her. Such a fine man who likes to play with others lives like the Wizard of Oz, but I guess that doesn’t count.

Esteve in his old man pajamas in bed reading, he puts the book down to daydream about Venus for a few minutes before turning the light off and going to sleep. I guess it’s pretty much a given now that these two will end up together. And then have to explain to everyone that he isn’t really her uncle, because that is super creepy.

Anibal tells Camilo that he’s going to have to marry Venus, which Camilo doesn’t like the sound of. Fr/Ed walks over and lays it on thick about Esteve being willing to pull the plug, to really put the pressure on Camilo. Camilo has no choice. Fernanda comes up and she and Fr/Ed do their usual “make up some excuse to go talk privately” bit and excuse themselves. Anibal tells Camilo to suck it up and marry the girl, there is no way out of it. Priscilla asks Anibal where Fr/Ed and Fernanda went, he tells her they are in the library, her radar goes off and she goes to try and listen at the door before giving up and going upstairs, feeling guilty about spying on her friend/honorary sister.

Fr/Ed tells Fernanda that he is sure La Hiena is behind the whole Lily thing. He says what Barbara doesn’t know yet is that Fr/Ed is going to be there with her at the ransom drop. I don’t know if he’s going to force his way along with her, or sneak around to be there without her knowing, or what.

On the phone, Barbara gives Obregon instructions to make sure he gets the money that she leaves for him. Obregon asks if Lily is going to actually be there, Barb tells him to shut up and just do what he’s told. Gonzalo comes in, also wearing old man pajamas but at least he’s an old man (I’m looking at you Esteve), he wants to go with Barbara to drop the ransom. No, Obregon told me to come alone, etc etc. We’ve heard it all before.

Fernanda is giving Fr/Ed a kind of dreamy look, I think she’s starting to think she can get out of this whole Damian situation since he basically told her yesterday that if she leaves, she leaves for good, and she left. He of course is acting like a damn five year old and misses it completely. I don’t know how, if she looked at me like that I’d surely notice, hubba hubba! She is going to say something obviously personal, he kills the mood by asking her to be the madrina for his wedding with Erika. He also misses her reaction here, he is very unobservant sometimes. She sarcastically accepts, they both manage to get even more pissy because they each expect the other one to crack first, Fr/Ed stomps out and slams the door. Oh you kids.

Priscilla is in bed waiting for Anibal, she tells him she has a surprise for him. He immediately says he’s tired, working hard, all that. What an ass. She says no she’s not asking him to perform his husbandly duties, she got a test to determine the sex of the baby, they are having a boy. He says ok and rolls over. They get in a fight, she says the baby is hers and only hers because he won’t get invested in the whole thing.

Camilo goes to the love shack, no Loavely (that still cracks me up). I wondered this before, when she left. How will she explain new clothes, or where she was? Venus enters right after him, ooops busted. He goes ballistic, where was she, who was she screwing (basically what he was saying), after all her talk of being so virginal.

Damian is asleep in the bed, Fernanda is in her age appropriate pajamas, deciding if she should get in bed or not. Finally she sneaks in one inch at a time, it’s kind of funny if you don’t think about how scared and nervous she is at that moment. She lays down and sighs, she got away with it. Then Damian’s hand touches her arm. Oops, guess who’s awake. Seems like his ‘you leave now you leave forever’ speech was just drunk talk. He’s still ready for his noche de bodas.

Camilo rants and raves, she finally comes up with a story that she went to see Esteve to tell him that he’s not being fair about her having to get married. By taking his side, Camilo is calmed, but only slightly.

As usual, Fernanda uses an excuse to not get busy with Damian. He is very nice to her about it, but now we know it’s all an act. She’s worried about Lily, etc etc, the first time has to be without outside pressures. Well of course as grownups we all know that will happen the same time pigs fly. So, sorry Damian, never going to happen. A phone rings. We are made to think it’s Fernanda’s, and that it’s going to be Fr/Ed or something, and I’m ready for a classic Sendel tantrum complete with thrown items, but it turns out to be HIS phone that rang. It’s his mom. Fernanda, anxious for anything to interrupt the impending coitus, says to answer it, it must be important to call at this hour!

Loavely’s story worked, she even dials the phone to call Esteve to protest some more, Camilo grabs it and hangs it up, he doesn’t want more trouble with Esteve. She got away with it!

Damian’s mom is her usual whiny self on the phone, I guess she owes some money to some family member (cousin?) who died, now the husband is after her for the money. I didn’t quite understand why this was a middle of the night phone call type of problem, maybe the guy is violent or something. Perhaps a reader can clarify this part for the rest of us. Damian apparently agrees that it’s a serious problem, he says he’ll take care of it tomorrow and gets off the phone. He tells Fernanda that he wants more booze so he can sleep, she says how about some warm milk and honey? He realizes he won’t win this battle so he says whatever and Fernanda runs off, happy to not be in his ‘noche de bodas’ targeting reticule for one more night.

Santiago daydreams about Aurora, all the times she assured him that he was the only man she loved. Barbara comes in and acts concerned and wants to help him find her. She changes her story, now she says that Aurora didn’t seem to have gone willingly. Santiago wants to know why she didn’t do anything, Barb whines that it all happened so fast! Her story has so many holes in it but Santiago is desperate to find her so he just accepts her story and help.

Aurora cries in her bed.

Barbara continues her story about the older man who took Aurora. She does her awful irritating make me want to scream whimpering crying thing she does, begs forgiveness, and swears to help Santiago find Aurora.

The next day (finally) –
Fr/Ed works out with no shirt on, flexes in the mirror, and I once again hear squeals of glee from all across the country. I realize this scene was supposed to be eye candy, but I have to tell you that working out with no shirt is so gross, you would get sweat all over the equipment. I guarantee Colunga never works out with no shirt. But whatever, I hope you all enjoyed the peep show!

Gardenia does more voodoo love potion stuff, spraying the living daylights out of a jacket, which she presents to Fr/Ed as he comes in from his workout as his outfit for the day. Fr/Ed says thank you, but no, he doesn’t feel like wearing that color today. She offers to get something else ready for him, he says no it’s ok he’ll do it. Stymied, Gardenia leaves the room. She’s nuts.

Camilo slept on the sofa, Loavely comes into the living room and opens the blinds. She is wearing some tight white pants that look incredible on her, I’m glad for the equal time eye candy for the male viewers. Very sexy. She does her whiny “camiii” voice and wakes him up. She says they need to go see Esteve, he wants to go home and clean up first. She teases him and gets him all horny so he’ll hurry up. He also can’t resist the tight pants and runs out the door.

At Prolasa, Priscilla’s brother welcomes a couple of workers from INEGI, they are doing some economic census and have some questions. This must be a public service thing, it has nothing to do with the story at all. Speaking of Priscilla’s brother – where have we seen him before? I remember him from some other show, playing a not so clean and nice character I think. Anyone remember? Also, I cracked up at this scene. These INEGI workers are doing a census, they found the head of the company to talk to, and then the very first question is “what’s the name of your company?” like they wandered in by accident. I guess they wanted the official name, but it sounded different.

Fr/Ed very casually arranges 3 million dollars in a duffel bag, like he’s packing a gym bag. Please Fr/Ed drop one of those bundles on my front step PLEASE. Esteve is wearing the worst outfit ever, some khaki/green monstrosity with a garish orange sweater tied around his neck, he looks awful. Venus calls him to say today they’ll formalize the wedding plans and they’ll be over soon, Esteve curtly says “ok see you then” and hangs up. Venus, in true female fashion (sorry ladies but it’s true) overanalyzes this to mean that Esteve doesn’t care about her and wouldn’t go for a woman like her.

The INEGI workers leave and put a sticker on the outside of the office door. I guess that means that this company has been counted or something. I wish I understood this whole thing better.

Santiago tells Fernanda what Barbara said, Fer thinks it’s so convenient that Barbara was the only one here, AGAIN the only one to see things, get a phone call, what have you. Santiago says the guy that took her is the guy that looks like a clone of Gonzalo.

Lily isn’t eating, Bravo isn’t happy about it. Ciro’s ghost tells Lily to eat something. He agrees that Bravo looks just like Gonzalo.

Santiago talks about Bravo (though he doesn’t know his name) some more to Fernanda. He believes Dominga sold Aurora to him.

Aurora makes her bed, then runs out of the room with her hand over her mouth. Somebody’s pregnant!

Bravo wants Lily to eat since she’s going to be here for a while. Lily tells him that the only one who can save her is Eduardo Juarez, and he’s not scared of you!

Tomorrow – Priscilla thinks she sees Fernanda and Fr/Ed up to no good in the stable, though I’m sure it is them just acting childish towards each other again.

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