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Okay, so Beto and Connie won the family day competition (with a little help from Connie’s well-placed toe, tripping M&M). Moni’s about to let her fists do the talking, but stops herself, knowing a scandal is just what Connie wants. Connie insults Moni, at which point Katia pipes in with what about you? You brought your lover to my school! No way, answers Connie. See this guy? This stinky piece of trash? He smells like manure (estiércol). No one would go with him! Beto has his usual goofy smile, mildly protests that his smell is just maleness. Mau informs Connie that she can go with whomever she wants, he doesn’t care. But Moni DOES. Ahah, you’re JEALOUS, shoots back Connie. Claro que no, it’s just that don’t you think it’s strange that Connie hired Beto? asks Moni. As Connie makes a dismissive gesture of her hand talking away, Moni asserts that she’s taking advantage of poor people, and money doesn’t make one worthy, feelings do, and Connie’s a little short of them, she’s a witch with no heart. SUPER jealous (celosísima), retorts Con. Mau wants to clear this up. He asks Katia directly. What makes you say Connie and Beto are lovers? Turns out she really has no proof, she’s embarrassed to admit. Mau calls it pure speculation (especulaciónes).

Connie coolly explains the “real” reason she hired Beto. Mau fired him, and since she always likes to help the poor, what else could she do but give him a chance? So don’t say that I have no feelings! Nanny nanny boo boo! Moni tells Beto they’ll talk later. He protests it was pure “escupitaciónes”, not quite getting the big word right – what he said means “spitting”!

Back at Mau’s place, it’s quite a bit colder, as everyone’s wearing coats (Moni has a nice purple, belted jacket). And the weather’s not the only thing that’s cold. Mau is peeved that Moni seems to care so much about Beto and Connie, does Moni still have feelings for Beto? She does, but only as a brother. I’m in love with you, I’m your girlfriend, she says (Yo soy enamorada de usted. Soy su novia – notice this is the formal “you”). Mau notices, too, saying you’re my novia, but you can’t even tutear me.

Teresa enters, makes the mistake of apologizing for calling Moni to take papers to Mau at the school, which causes Moni to realize that Mau didn’t invite her to family day. Mau defends his decision, first saying he was concerned that Moni was upset about her mother, and wouldn’t want to be around families, then adding that he didn’t want Moni to cause problems at the school, which enrages Moni. Why would he assume she’s wild, she may be ignorant (bruta), but she can learn from her mistakes. She accuses Mau (again) of preferring the porcelain faced Connie, who’s from high society. Mau laments, why do they always end up fighting? Moni doesn’t know, but if they keep this up, they’ll end up hating each other. She stalks out. Yes, it’s gotten a little frosty.

Connie reams out Katia for accusing her of being Beto’s lover. Katia doesn’t really back down, when Connie’s phone rings. It’s Ximena, from the hospital. Connie’s on her way.

Nieves has the table all set for baby boy Beto, and when he enters wearing his chauffeur outfit, she’s entranced. But then he says “Good evening, NEIGHBOR”, and her face falls. He informs her he’s rented an apartment on the other side of Paula’s, and has paid 3 months in advance, from his new salary. He grabs his duffel bag, as she begs him to stay, she needs him. Only like a dog nipping at your skirt, wagging its tail, he answers. But he’s independent now, NEIGHBOR. He gives her his keys, then dumps his dirty laundry, letting Mommy know that he expects it washed by tomorrow. But since he’s independent now, he himself will take it off the clothesline. The door slams, and it’s Nieves’ turn to say “me dañas, me dañas (you hurt me), sniffing his shorts, tears in her eyes.

Aldo comes to visit Katia. She guesses he definitely think she’s crazy now, after her unfounded accusations about Connie. But he’s warm and supportive, and promises to check things out to see if he can get some proof.

In the vecindad, Moni sees Nieves crying. Nieves is sad that Beto left, but when it turns out he’s just moving a few apartments away, Moni thinks Nieves is making a mountain out of a molehill. Nieves laments that the family she had with Beto and Moni is broken. Beto enters, still with his attitude, and Nieves says he’ll be crying tears of blood when she’s dead (she’s got that martyr thing down pat). After she leaves, Beto brags to Moni that if she doesn’t want him, he’s got a whole line of chicks waiting in the wings. After warning him about Connie, Moni tells Beto to go get all those in that line he’s got waiting. He thinks to himself, good idea.

At the hospital, we find that Rolu’s in a full body cast, and Ximena’s going to wait on him hand and foot (okay, he fell 25 feet onto solid concrete, but we knew Rolu would make it, he and Ximmy are too funny to let go). Even his nose and mouth are covered (with little holes for breathing). Ximmy tells Connie her version of Rolu’s fall – he was saving her from falling. What a guy. Mao Tse Tung arrives, is Ximmy okay? She’s better, now that a nice nurse gave her a delicious little pill. Mau observes that Rolu must have broken every bone in his body, but Ximmy’s happy that he didn’t lose a single tooth! Connie wants to talk with Mau, so they take it outside (Ximmy doesn’t want any negative energy). Xime feels inspired, takes out some magic markers, and it’s cast decorating time!

In the hall, Connie wants to assure Mau she has nothing to do with Beto, but he doesn’t care one way or the other. They’ve broken up, and she can do whatever she wants. He leaves. Ximmy comes out, teases Connie about El Fantasma Vengador, and although Connie denies that they did anything, Ximmy knows they’ve come close, they’re like a time bomb, ready to explode. She threatens to tell Mau, but Connie says she better not, adding she’ll kill both Mau and Moni if she loses Mau. So Ximmy, your cousin’s life is in your hands. She leaves, and Ximmy wants another little pill.

Moni’s in her pink robe, thinking. Beto lets himself in, tells her he was kidding about that line of chicks. But Moni says she WANTS him to find another girl, really. He can’t, he loves only Moni. She repeats she loves him, but just as a brother, a friend. He finally says you win. Just friends. But he’ll always be there for her. And she for him. He blesses her and says goodnight. After he leaves, her phone rings. It’s Mauricio. (Can I just say the Nextel beeping was really intrusive in this conversation? Yes, we get it – they have these two way walkie talkies that beep. But these look like ordinary cellphones, and no one’s pushing any talk buttons. Oh well, product placement it is). Mau calls to apologize. Moni does, too, and they both say te amo. Mau’s smile widens as he realizes she used “tú”. She can’t meet him at the office, has to train, but he can meet her at the gym. She says goodnight, boyfriend. He says goodnight, girlfriend, and he thanks her for beginning to tutear. Ahhhh, love is back.

We see the moon, we see the clouds, and we see Moni in the morning, jumping rope at the gym, wearing black boxing boots, low slung workout pants which go to just above the knee, tape on her hands, and a cute short-sleeved workout top which still leaves her midriff bare. Next she’s got on the pink boxing gloves, is hitting the free standing punching bag with gusto, giving us guys some eye candy with her athleticism. The speed bag completes the workout, and Don Cesar thinks she’s doing great. And he’s got great news. He got her a fight for the national title against Mariana “La Barbie” Juarez. , who really is the flyweight (110 pounds) champion of women’s boxing. The fight’s in two weeks, so Moni’s going to have to take some time off from work, and train hard. She gives Don Cesar a hug, and dashes off joyfully to make the arrangements.

Aldo has promised to try to get info to help Katia find out if Beto and Connie are an item. First stop – Estrella’s house. She comes out in her kimono. He asks about Beto. Estrella knows Beto has the hots for a lot of girls in the neighborhood, but she never saw him with Connie. She will, however, keep her eyes open. That done, Aldo shows a little jealousness about Tano (who’s inside). He still has feelings for Estre. Estre tells him to forget it, he’s got a novia now, she has a novio, and falling in love with him was a mistake, thank goodness they only had a few kisses, and didn’t make a bigger mistake. She tells him goodbye, goes back inside, where Tano is sitting, having heard everything. He could understand how Aldo could be dazzled (deslumbrado) with her, as a teenager he had crushes on his teachers, but how could she love HIM? Estrella assures him there was nothing more than a few kisses. She likes Aldo, sure, but Tano’s different. She likes being with him, he makes her feel happy, he respects her, and he doesn’t judge her the way so many do. She pleads with him not to leave her, she’s not a bad woman. The tears are streaming down her face as Tano, moved, hugs her tight, he’s not going anywhere.

Beto runs into Moni on her way home from the gym, she doesn’t want him following her everywhere, he jokes that they’re buddies now (carnales), so they can stick together. They turn around, and someone’s lying on the ground. It’s Nieves, who’s fainted!

At Semeño Group, Paula’s wearing her recepcionista outfit (turns out the cleaning crew has matching outfits, and so do the receptionists. I thought it was some running joke with two ladies always dressing alike, but it’s actually a uniform). Paula brusquely informs some clients that Mauricio isn’t in, they can stay or leave, whatever they like, she doesn’t care, but don’t say anything more to her, because she’s really busy. (!!) As the clients sulk off, offended, Gabi tells Paula one has to greet the clients with a cheerful smile, treat them with respect. Well, says Paula, maybe that hypocrisy works for you, but not for me, I say what I feel, so deal with it.

Salvador tries to calm down stressed out Gabi. Gabi’s upset about Paula, but that’s nothing compared to how upset she is about Lorenza. Gabi’s being discredited (desprestigiando) by everyone, and the accountant lady (contadura) who brings her chocolates every Tuesday isn’t even talking to her anymore. Enter Lorenza, eating said chocolates. She offers one to Sal who declines. Gabi wants one, but Lorenza says no, maybe you should watch your diet, maybe that’s why you don’t have a husband. Crestfallen, Gabi walks away.

Mauricio arrives, his phone rings (and beeps), Moni tells him about Nieves, he’ll meet her at the hospital, and don’t worry about the medical bill, he’ll cover it.

In the hospital waiting room, Beto asks Moni with whom she was talking and she answers “with my novio” (good for her!). Beto thinks his Mom’s going to die, and if so, who’ll do his laundry? Well, YOU will. And you have to be strong, be a man about this. He asks if men can cry. Moni says of course they can, and Beto does, as she consoles him.

In Rolu’s room (same hospital, of course), a nice nurse is pleased to see Rolu’s awake. His cast is decorated with a red heart and the words “I love Xime”. The nurse tells him he broke his jaw (quijada), so he won’t be able to talk for a while. But isn’t it nice he has an angel girlfriend to take care of him? Enter said angel, again disproving the fashion no-no of horizontal stripes, as her red, white and black striped top fits her to a T. The nurse says the patient has nice eyes, and Xime agrees, ignoring the somewhat angry look behind those nice eyes.

The Delegation of Underachieving Mau Bashers (DUMB) has a short meeting to discuss strategy. As Connie absentmindedly fondles an accordion-like pile of post-it notes, Oscar relates that since the idea of Mau having to marry ASAP won’t work anymore (because he’d marry the “wrong” woman), they’ve come up with a new idea. Jerry lays it out - Connie should tell the judge SHE wants to adopt the three little varmints. Oscar reassures her that with enough dinero, the judge will go along with it. Connie likes this plan.

The Doctor tells Beto his mother is stable, but the diagnosis is reserved. Some studies are needed to determine the cause of her fainting. She has to stay the night. What did he say? Beto asks Moni. “That your mother is stable, but the diagnosis is reserved, some studies are needed to determine the cause of the fainting, and that she has to spend the night here”. Beto is still despondent, feels like a bad son, is hyperventilating, wants them to transplant his heart into his Mom, needs a hug (which Moni gives). Beto’s grateful, he doesn’t deserve Moni, he still loves her, with all his soul. He strokes her hair, and just as Mauricio arrives in the background, suddenly KISSES her! Even though Moni immediately pushes him away, Mau’s jealousy meter is lighting up. Ximmy arrives to greet Mau loudly, and Moni goes to greet him, not noticing his scowl. Things aren’t helped when Beto says we don’t need any help from this so and so, I’m independent, I’ll pay for all the bills. Yeah, how much is the mummy paying you? It costs 10,000 pesos ($750.00) per day here. Beto swallows his pride, quietly thanks Mauricio.

Oscar thinks it’s funny that Connie will be adopting those runts she hates. Connie’s willing to pay the judge’s bribe, she’s willing to do or pay anything, with some exceptions (shooting a look at Jerry). The key is that Mau can’t know what’s going on, so Jerry says they’ll get Mau out of the office for a few days, and Sal’s so obessesd with Gabi and Lorenza that he won’t be a problem. Pretty soon, says Connie, Mauricio will pay for everything he’s done.

In the deserted coffee room, we see some abandoned cleaning bottles in the foreground. Gabi enters, fumbles around in her purse, finally dumps it all out on the table. With shaking hands, she finds a cigarette, lights it, and takes a few puffs. Sal enters, since when do you smoke? Between coughs, Gabi says since Lorenza made life unbearable here, since Paula got her promotion and became insufferable, and what can she say, how else is she going to lose those kilos? Sal takes the cigarette, stamps it out, reminding her smoking isn’t allowed here, you’ve always been opposed to smoking, and what’s more, you don’t need to lose weight. You’re a beautiful woman just as you are, I wouldn’t change a thing. Gabi thanks him, but how’s she going to relieve her stress, she’s tired of tea, tea and more tea. Sal guides her to a chair, stands behind her, asks her to relax, and starts massaging her shoulders. Just forget everything. Ah, that’s working. He’s on the neck, now, want me to continue? Yes, yes, she says, as his hands stray lower, to her back, gentle fingers having the desired effect.

As Paula yawns, playing absentmindedly with her raccoon tail keychain, Jerry wants to talk to Lorenza in his office. Oscar wakes Paula from her reverie, wants some cappuccino. She informs him she’s no cappuccinista, she’s a recepcionista now (weakly struggling to put her earphones on). Oscar reminds her that getting coffee is still part of her job, so go to it. She reluctantly drags herself out of the comfy chair, and is just about to enter the coffee room, when she hears moans of pleasure coming from within. Ahah, she thinks. I’ll get Lorenza to catch them! (Paula, Paula, please don’t go to the dark side).

Back at the hospital, Mau wants an explanation as to why Moni was kissing Beto. She explains that Beto kissed HER, took her by surprise, and is just very upset about his Mom. Mau is still seeing red, doesn’t understand why Moni has to be so close to him. Moni reassures him (still using tú) that he’s the man of her life. She cares for Beto, but not the way she cares for Mau, the man who awakened deep feelings in her, the man who takes her breath away, her ideal man. They kiss, and she reminds him how they promised that before they’d overreact to something, they’d talk about it. They kiss again.

However, he then lays down the law. For their relationship to work, she can’t be friends with Beto anymore. She can’t have any type of relationship with him. Moni doesn’t know what to say (until Monday, when I’m sure she’ll come up with some zingers!)

And Monday, it looks as if she must have said something good, because they kiss VERY PASSIONATELY, and did he just ask her to spend the night?!

Vocabulario:

Estiércol – manure, dung
Carnales – mates, buddies
Desprestigiar – to discredit
La quijada – the jaw, the jawbone

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Buenos Dias a todos.

From yesterday:
Roberto walks in and asks Raquel where everyone is. They are at the funeral home she replies. And the wife? Have you seen her? What kind of woman is she? Raquel says she hasn't met her yet but she had to borrow clothes. Roberto makes some kind of snotty remark that I didn't catch.

Today
Victoria, MJ and Paula come down the staircase and everyone jumps up to meet MJ. This is MJ the wife of Alex and her sister Paola. Mucho gustos all around. Raquel asks where Bruno is and Victoria says he is at the funeral home. She then explains to MJ that Bruno is her oldest son. The cars leave the estate for the funeral with the press, uh, buzzards circling in for the kill.

We beam over to Alex in the little hut looking like he fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. Sobrino walks up with a load of firewood. Tio and Sobrino have a discussion about the watch and Tio says he needed it. Sobrino says maybe they should go out to the highway (carretera) and Tio is worried about being blamed for the accident.. Sobrino wants to know what they are going to do? He can't die alone.

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That is, someone or something that gets rid of purple people, because that seems to be the only way to put a stop to Carlota.


Carlota tells Paloma to be more discreet, she doesn’t think Macarena wants the truth to be known. Carlota’s sure now more than ever that her telling Paloma the truth about her birth was because God arranged it. Otherwise Mac and Paloma wouldn’t have been able to talk and forgive each other as mother and daughter. She’s also sure that Mac would have carried that secret to the grave.

At school, Liliana asks about Paloma and the nun informs her that Mac is in the hospital and asks everyone to pray for her. Romina approaches Lili and remarks that one would think that it’s Lili and not her who is Paloma’s best friend, but she doesn’t know Pal or her aunt--Mac gets sick every 5 minutes, so it’s just one more time and nothing will happen. Romi laughs at Lili for wanting to go to the hospital. Romi says she doesn’t need to do things to make people love her (I think she’s hinting that Mac always gets sick to get attention).

Paloma freaks out, yelling why don’t they tell us anything? Then she demands that Carlota tell her everything, where were you when Mac fell, what happened? Carlota the Terrible pretends to cry some more and Camila tries to console Paloma and suggests she not think about that now, better to think that soon you’ll talk with her and look back on this as if it was just a nightmare. Carlota says something like hopefully God wants that, and this makes Rufi yell “Dios!” really loud--apparently she was reminded of Cristobal because she leaves, saying she’s going for a walk. Carlota eavesdrops on Paloma telling Camila that it can’t be that this is happening now, Mac was so happy, although she doesn’t know why.

Emiliano talks business with Orlando, who then informs him about Mac being in the hospital. Orlando doesn’t think Emil should go because he might not be well received--Camila asked Orly not to come, and Emiliano guesses that it must be because of Carlota. Emiliano doesn’t care what Carlota says, he has to be with Paloma.

In the operating room Mac’s blood pressure starts to drop. Dr. Rodolfo says we can’t lose her and they try to revive her with the defibrilator. Rodolfo yells for her to fight for her life but she flatlines.

Padre Mateo comes in to chat with Cris who says he has something very important to tell him. They are interrupted by Rufi’s arrival with the news about Mac being in the hospital.

(From here on out my closed captions disappeared, so there may be a few spots ahead where I’m not sure what is being said.)

Camila is on the phone with Orlando--he asks doesn’t she want him to come to the hospital? and points out that it’s a public place, Carlota can’t stop other people from coming to see Macarena. Camila tells him to come when he can, she really needs him.

Paloma prays in the church chapel, please don’t take my mother. She promises to love her aunt as she is--as her mother--without rancor, without questions. I think Paloma offers to never ever eat ice cream in her life again (not sure I heard that right) and she promises to do whatever God wants, just don’t take her (Macarena).

Angelica calls Joel to thank him for the flowers he sent. He invites her out to dinner and she agrees. Rafael comes in as Joel hangs up and Joel asks where he should take her. Rafa is glad to see Joel with someone. Then he laments that he can’t offer Camila the relationship that she wants and deserves. He doesn’t know if Camila is in love with him or Orlando, but he’s at a disadvantage because Orly is free and he isn’t. Rafa has made a decision to stop pursuing Camila, he’s going to step aside.

Emiliano goes to the church chapel to comfort Paloma and tells her not to lose faith. She cries that “she can’t die, she can’t.” She wonders why is this happening to me, why?

Cristobal rushes into the hospital and asks the Purple One, how is Macarena? He wants to see her. Carlota asks how he wants to see her--as priest or man? Cris replies that he doesn’t have to give her any explanations. What happens to Mac matters to him more than his own life, and it will always be that way. Carlota hisses that Mac is a sinner and Cris tells her to shut it. If there is any sinner here, it’s you. (I couldn’t catch the next couple sentences except for Cris saying “there are many ways to kill someone”.) Cris vows that he’s going to stay there, at the side of the only woman in the world who’s important to him, until he sees her, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Carlota thinks those aren’t the words of a man who’s with God. Cris replies that God is with people of good faith, with people that suffer, with people that have compassion--and you don’t know what any of those words mean. Cris is positive that God is with Macarena and with him.

Ines visits Diana, who is still in bed with hives. She wants to know the gossip about Emiliano’s and Orlando’s party and is looking at pictures of the party in the paper. Diana thinks Orly looks very taken with Camila in one of the pictures but Ines believes that Orly is more interested in Cami than she is in him. Diana wonders if Cami could be interested in someone else, but Ines asks who? There isn’t much here to choose from, unless it’s a husband from one of the families in Real del Monte, but she doesn’t see anyone that could be an option for Cami.

Back at the hospital, Dr. Rodolfo comes out to the waiting room. Mac is in very grave condition and her diabetes is putting her even more at risk. They’re trying to do everything they can. He asks for Paloma to come--he's putting Mac in intensive care and he’s arranged for Pal to see her . . . aunt. Carlota pretends some more to be upset, she wants to see Mac and to be with her and Paloma as much as possible. Cris gives her the stink eye. Sigh, if only looks could kill.

Rufi goes to the chapel to fetch Paloma.

While in the waiting area, Carlota stares at Cris and thinks about how he’s a very attractive priest and it’s a waste that he hides it (I couldn’t catch what she said, but my guess is that she was talking about him hiding behind his vocation or priest uniform), but it won’t be for much longer. Paloma’s arrival interrupts this creepy reverie. She addresses Cris as “padre” and requests that he ask God to save Macarena. Carlota then ushers Pal off to see Mac.

Rodolfo is in Mac’s room looking anguished; he gives her a kiss on the forehead.

In the church chapel, Cristobal prays--Mac has suffered all her life and you sent me to her to change that, so that together we could live a relationship full of love. He asks God to have compassion for Mac. Meanwhile, Emiliano stands behind him, also praying--he knows that it will be very hard if Paloma loses her mother, but he knows that God can make Mac recover from this accident.

Paloma goes into Mac’s room while Darth Carlota skulks outside with her face practically pressed against the window. Pal tells Mac, you have to live, we have a lot of plans, a lot of things to do together as mother and daughter. She asks Mac for forgiveness for being hard on her when she found out Mac was her mother. But now she doesn’t care if the whole world knows. Mama, don’t leave me, I don’t know what I’d do without you . . . I love you so much, Mamita. Meanwhile, Carlota’s looking on, thinking “you have to die. Nobody can know what happened between us. Die already!”

Diana is looking in the newspaper at the pictures of the party and comments that Emiliano and Romina look very handsome together, what a cute couple. Ines says yeah, but that girl is a bit forward (?)--she planted a kiss on Emiliano that left us all with our mouths hanging open, and I don’t think he appreciated it. Diana says he’s just shy. Before leaving Ines gossips that she’s off to the hospital to see Mac. Diana isn’t surprised because that family is tragic--everything bad happens to them. That’s why she hates that her son is so close to those people. Ines wonders why he’s so close, is he Paloma’s friend? Diana answers no, but it was through his friendship with Inaki that he was near them.

Carlota enters Mac’s hospital room and Paloma leaves but stands outside the window. Her Royal Purpleness the Princess of Darkness stands in between Mac and the window so that Paloma can’t see that she has taken Mac’s oxygen mask off and is smirking while Mac looks like she’s starting to have trouble breathing. Unfortunately for Carlota the nurse comes in so she hurriedly puts the mask back on. The nurse tells her she has to leave, doctor’s orders.

Rufi and Camila weep some more in the waiting room. Cami doesn’t want to imagine Paloma’s life if something happens to Mac. Rufi worries that Carlota is mad at her for telling Cami, Paloma and Cristobal about the accident. Cami replies, so she gets mad, who cares, you did the right thing. Mac needs Cris here. Cami explains to Rufi that Mac told her everything about how Cris is the man she loves. Rufi thinks it’s odd that Mac told Cami about that, but not about the other thing. Camila asks, What other thing? Rufi covers up with something about other things that Mac keeps secret (I think). Paloma comes and cries to Rufi about seeing Mac and Cami cries, but you saw her, she’s alive, she felt your presence and that’s going to help her, you’ll see.

Carlota stands outside Mac’s window and glares at her some more.

Paloma and Emiliano are in front of the hospital--she's upset about seeing Mac like that, immobile, it reminded her of when her parents died (those who she thought were her parents). Emiliano tries to console Pal when she gets hysterical thinking that Macarena might die.

Outside Mac’s room, Carlota whines to Dr. Rodolfo that she only had 1 minute with Macarena. He explains that they had to do some stuff (I’m not sure exactly what, as I couldn’t understand him). Carlota asks, couldn’t he have waited? Rodolfo points out that Mac’s in very bad shape and she can’t wait. The Purple One, apparently itching to check a certain item off her to-do list, then declares that when it’s ok for Mac to have visitors, she wants to be the one to go in again. No can do, replies doc, you can’t come here and give orders. He’ll allow visits with people who he feels are appropriate. After he leaves Carlota wonders how Mac got two men to fall in love with her when she has no personality or beauty.

Romina visits Diana, who wants to know all about how things went last night at the party. Romi wonders if Emil was mad that it was her instead of Diana who went to the party, and Diana says of course not. Her phone rings and it’s Camila--she asks if Romi is coming to the hospital. Romi scoffs, “me, why?” Camila explains that Mac is dying and she should come to support Paloma, but Romi just rolls her eyes. She doesn’t know if she’ll come, but give Pal a kiss and a hug for her, bye. Click. Diana says something about Cami blackmailing Romi to be near her.

Orlando arrives at the hospital and, although Camila is clearly distraught and crying, asks if she’s allright. She asks him to hug her, saying she feels very alone. Her friend is dying and it hurts a lot.

Ines and the other church ladies arrive at the hospital.

Camila, Orlando and Cristobal talk in the church chapel. Cami tells Cris that she knows how important he is to Mac and asks to him to do what he can to see her (Mac), as his presence will help her a lot. He thanks Cami and says he’ll keep insisting that the doctors let him see Mac. After he leaves Cami and Orlando discuss the history between Mac and Cris--Orly muses that it’s sad to see this love story never had a happy ending despite them loving each other so much.

Ines and company come to the waiting room; Ines suggests they say a rosary together. Carlota, after seeing them and rolling her eyes, “Just what I didn’t want, all those old gossips here”, says she’ll go to the chapel with them. As they’re about to leave Rodolfo comes over and tells Cris he can go see Mac. Carlota stops to ask if Mac regained consciousness. No, but he has authorized Cris and then Rufi to visit Macarena. Cris leaves while Carlota tries to get Rufi to go with the church ladies, but Rufi wants to wait for her turn to see Mac. Carlota reluctantly accompanies the ladies to the chapel.

Cristobal asks Macarena, “What happened? What happened with what you told me in the morning? You were so happy. We have many dreams together. We can’t allow adversity and destiny to separate us again. Don’t give up, you have to live. I need you, my heart needs you, our love needs you.” He gives her a kiss on the lips (which seems kinda risky to me given that he’s wearing his collar and they’re right next to the window), accompanied by a magical twinkly sound--I guess we’re meant to think that this is like Prince Charming bringing Snow White (or Sleeping Beauty) back to life with a kiss? Anyway, he continues, saying something along the lines of Macarena, please, seize life, grab the new opportunity that God gave us. Then the heart monitor starts beeping and she flatlines again.

Previews: Mac wakes up and wants to see Paloma.

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Ahoy all, just a reminder that I will be out of town and unable to recap for the next two Thursdays. Might someone be willing to do a quickie recap or post a header so that commenters can fill in the highlights and discuss? Thanks!


Estrella gushes to Moni about how awesome Mau is and she lures Moni into gushing too because Mau has snuck in behind her. Considering that most telenovela eavesdropping ends very badly this is a nice change of pace.

Mau tells Moni that he followed Alicia and saw Moni's ma in a hotel nearby. And how did he know it was her? Why he recognized her pic of course. Moni doesn't want to believe it and says anyhow she doesn't care, the woman means nothing to her, the woman is dead to her. Estrella calls Moni stubborn like mule. "Let's go see her," Mau insists.

Nieves has given up the heart motif for her earrings and is now wearing buttons. Beto announces he's going to break the umbilical cord and eat at the cantina. She blesses Beto before he strikes out on his own. She muses that a parent is never prepared to lose their kids.

Beto runs into his "Mamita" Coni outside his cul-de-sac. He announces he's ready for his victor's prize. She reminds him he won nothing. OK then, does she need a chauffeur? She agrees she could use help separating Mau and Moni. Beto suggests they stick together body and soul, more in body than in soul he adds, smooching her neck. He grabs her keys, opens the door, and hey presto instant chauffeur.

Pau tells her new pal Lorenza about how faithful she is to the company. When Mau had his accident on the racetrack she tried to smother Rolando Klunder with a plastic bag. Lo wonders what the world would be like without people like Pau in it. Pau agrees but she never gets rewarded at work and it's the same way with guys. She caught her novio Ricardo with another woman and put a plastic knife to his throat. Lo says if she needs to "make a point" it's best not to use plastic. Lorenza prefers to use a real knife, then phffft (cutting motion) people know she means business. No no no, corrects Paula, it's the real knife the makes people think you're crazy, like when Lo threatened Gabi. Speaking of Gabi, Lo wants to know if there is something between Gabi and Sal. Pau redirects the conversation and Lo decides to give Pau a professional makeover and get her promoted to receptionist. These two, with their homicidal tendencies, could make an interesting pair.

Meanwhile Sal is trying to get the female clerical staff to help him but they run away as if he's got a crazy wife running around with a knife threatening any woman who might get close to him. Gabi confirms this saying Lo is still loca, in fact, could Sal please maintain a minimum of 2 metres distance from her at all times?

Isabel tells Alicia that Valentina wants nothing to do with her and won't want to help her. Isa hasn't yet overcome the past and when Valentina came to their town and she saw her sleeping the nightmares returned. The horror returned and she's not sure she wants her daughter in her life. (Harsh!) Al insists it's not Valentina's fault. Isa agrees, not to mention that Nieves repeated it ad nauseaum (hasta el cansancio) for eight years, but her heart feels differently. (Double harsh!) Isa adds she's tired of doctors and hospitals and all she wants to do is die in peace. Al tells her to have hope. Isa says she's got Al and that's all she needs, now let's get the hell out of Dodge.
Mau and Moni stand outside Isa's hotel and wait. Al walks out and, not seeing them, gets into a cab. As Isa follows down the steps she spies our pair. She stops. She stares. Then she gathers herself and gets into the taxi. Moni cries "mamá! mamá!" as the taxi speeds off. Our little monkey is destroyed again.

Beto has escorted Coni into a dining establishment where the waiter knows him. He tells her he'll satisfy her every whim; he makes a great show of cleaning off her table as he wishes to clean all of her tables. And when does he get paid, he asks? You know, I think this little arrangement of her paying him to spoil her could really work. Evidently Coni thinks so too because she whips out her checkbook and writes a deposit, an amount that pleases Beto immensely. She reminds him from now on he has to concentrate on separating Mau from Moni. He caresses her hair and arm, she's a great boss and he needs to start on a full stomach. Speaking of which, does she like pancitas? (menudo)

Now for the heartbreaking scene...Moni weeps and sobs that her mami left her again. Accompanied by their song Mau and Moni sit on the curb, she crying and he putting his arm around her and consoling her.

Back at GS Lorenza terrorizes the female workers with her jealousy and Sal with her presence. When he tells her he can't stand working like this she changes the subject, it's time to promote Paula who has been at the company for three years. She insists he do this or she will make a scene. When Gabi strolls up and asks if she missed anything Lo tells her no, not much, she was just telling Sal how fantastic and efficient Gabi is and how much there is to learn from her. Gabi looks sceptical.

Mau and Moni have gone into the hotel to enquire about a forwarding address but alas, nobody knows where Al and Isa have headed. Moni is sure her ma left to get away from her again, she doesn't love her and never has. Mau says something about Moni's ma coming back for forgiveness. Moni says that's Al's thing, not her mama's.

Pau walks out of the elevator wearing a new dress and a smile. She assumes her new position behind the receptionist's desk. Gabi asks what in the heck is that outfit? Pau runs to Lorenza's side and thanks her profusely for her raise and new job. Gabi is all Que the hell? Nobody told me about this! Pau, you're not prepared for this yet! Pau tells Gabi she is a bad friend and threatened by Pau's promotion. Lo kind of sticks it to Gabi. Clearly Gabi has competition for her position of Queen Bee of the office and she's not happy about it.

Nice scene of extreme close-ups of our beautiful hero and heroine. She says she wants to be alone so she doesn't spoil his day. He comforts her and tells her he wants to be a luchador and fight again, which she finds quite amusing. She still wants to be alone though so she can think. We get one more romantic cartoon kiss as we go into commercial.

Moni comes home sad and is telling Estre that her Mami abandoned her again when Mama Bear Nieves pops out of her lair and lays into Moni about Beto leaving. It's all Moni's fault. Moni points out he's thirty years old (aha! now we know his age) and it's about time he takes care of himself. She tells Nieves she's not in the mood for her usual crapola and she just wants to be alone so give it a break Nieves!

Beto drops Coni off at her apartment, new uniform in hand, and promises to show up first thing in the morning. Katia overhears their passionate, slurping goodbye and asks big sis what's up with that pig? Coni assures Kat that nothing has changed, Mau will be hers and everything is under control. By the way, Kat will be her eyes and ears in the Mau house or else she'll get packed back off to Italy. Kat's not liking this arrangement. Coni tells her to do it or she'll tell mommy and daddy that Katia's dating an orphan. Oooh, like that's the worst thing in the world.

Speaking of the Mau house, the happy family is breakfasting on gigantic pan dulces or doughnuts, yum! Seems Mau forgot about the carnival at their new school. He's interrupted by a phone call and, ouch...groan, can barely get up from the table. Dani pipes up that she wants Monita to be there. Aldo tells her not to worry, he's got a plan.

Meanwhile Coni and Katia dine on massive plates of fruit, cheese and sandwiches. How could these two be so skinny and eat like that? Katia lets it slip about the school carnival and Coni plots to ruin the special family moment.

Moni and pals are talking when Moni gets a call from Tere who needs Moni to take some important papers directly to Mauricio. According to the closed captions however, someone tells Carlota they are very sorry. They have to change Macaren's serum and they'll also check her reflexes at this time. Macarena's condition is very serious and she simply can't wait. Well I'm sorry Macarena, you're going to have to wait at least another 30 minutes until your own show starts!

Rolu is jogging and Kermit, I mean Xime leaps out in a bright green jogging suit. Ta da! What a coincidence, Xime jogs there too! He tries to run away but she dogs him. You go girl.

Aldo and Katia are at the school carnival and Mau catches them kissing, then Luisa and Ivan show up. Then we are interrupted by more weird captions about Carlota and her sister. Would you ladies please get out of our show?!?

Que sorpresa! Moni shows up with the papeles that Mau ordered. Dani runs up and is delighted. The kids admit what they did to get Moni there. Mau acquiesces and asks her to stay there and act as their mama.

Shortly thereafter Coni and Beto arrive. Katia's not happy that Coni is there with her lowlife chauffeur to embarrass her.

A teacher joins them and asks Mau and Moni if they want to compete in the parental games. Of course Moni loves this idea and is sure they'll win and get their names inscribed on the trophy. She's perfectly happy until she sees Beto and Coni who are also in the competition. Beto shows off his new uniform and brags about his job.

Ximi stalks Rolu to a restaurant and takes pics of him and the other Xime. She joins them at their table and he wisely leaves.

Over at the school let the games begin. Moni is winning the egg-in-the-spoon game when Coni trips her and ends up winnning. Beto and Coni can barely contain their ardor at her victory. Moni wants to beat the tar and feathers out of Coni but Mau holds her back. It's only a game and this is the kid's school! That's OK cuz Moni kicks Coni's butt at the sack race.

What a coincidence, Xime banks at the same bank that Rolu does! He escapes from her again.

Now it's the apple bobbing game and Big Mouth Beto is the first to grab the apple. It's Coni/Beto 2 and Moni/Mau 1.

Xime goes to the gym and what a coincidence! Xime is waiting for him in the steam room. She pulls off his towel and admires his tush and tattoo as he runs out the door.

Moni and Mau pull Coni and Beto into a gigantic powdered pillow and thus gain a victory in the tug of war. The score is now even. Coni and Beto are supposed to be mad but it looks like they're having way too much fun playing in the white powder.

What a coincidence, Xime also shops at the same supermarket as Rolu! She accuses him of following her, it couldn't be just a coincidence could it?

A powdery Coni cheats again by body-slamming Moni in the eat-the-donut-on-the-string contest. The crowd is catching on and she gets a few "boos" along with the cheers.

Rolu starts to get into his car that is parked on the top floor of a parking garage. Guess who leaps out, surprise! Xime parks there too! He tells her to get to her car. Unfortunately she just got a manicure and can't drive. He yells that she's driving him loco! Get the hell out of his life!! He'd rather be dead than be with her!

Be careful what you wish for...Rolu lunges at Xime like he's going to push her off the ledge. Just then her cellular rings and she steps aside. Ayyyy.....he takes a flyer off the top level of the parking garage. Xime looks around, where did he go? She looks over the edge and shrieks, she didn't think he was literal when he said he'd rather die. (Oh dear, he's not, is he?)

The parents are gearing up for the 3-legged race. Mau wants to gaze at Moni and Moni wants blood! Coni also wants TO WIN, TO WIN. Playa Limbo serenades our athletic couples. Mau and Moni are in the lead...until Coni cheats again and pushes them over. Moni leaps up, fists flying. Coni calls Moni a mujerzuela and things are about to get ugly until Katia interrupts. If Moni is a mujerzuela then what about Coni? She came to the carnival with her lover. "Her lover?" gasps Moni and Mau. "Yes, my sister and that pig are lovers!"

Mañana - Moni and Beto find Nieves on the ground. Later on Mau sees Beto kiss Moni.


Dear friends, wouldn't you know it, one week before my trip to Guanajuato and I'm coming down with a cold. I feel simply dreadful, so if my recap isn't what it should be I do apologize. It was a scream of an episode and I highly recommend watching it.

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Erick is telling Bruno, that Alejandro is going tomorrow. Bruno is upset and says he was supposed to go next week. Erick says sure but it changed. What can he do? Should we cancel. Bruno says no, he will be on the next flight.

He returns to Alejandro's bride who is asking what is going on. Bruno tells her that there is a problem with the company and his boss says he has to get back there immediately, this same night. María José says but, but, and Bruno says he is very sorry, and says …. forgive me. He gives her little kisses until she says yes, and Bruno swears that if it weren't so important he would send the devil. He says he loves her and she'll see him in a few days and he takes María José home.

María José is at home Paula awakens. María José tells her Paula that first they had a drink then Alejandro had to go to work. Paula asks if that means there was no, no, and MJ says of course not, she is tired and wants to sleep.

Bruno drives home and knocks on Erick's door waking him up. EWWWWW Creepy Erick has nakd women all over his walls and sleeps in red briefs, EWWWW , EWWW, so not sexy. Bruno says everything better go well tomorrow.

It is morning and Bruno is playing the piano. I don't know what he is playing. Alejandro says his vacation was short. Bruno asks Ale if he is going to Zarco, and tells him to have a good trip.

BTW, William Levy was Vasco in Pasion. He had trouble keeping his pants on.

Alejandro, in his office at Real Estate Lombardo, is talking to Fernando. Fernando asks if he should go with him, Ale says there is no reason to and Fernando has lots to do. Fernando walks Alex out and asks how Victoria is. Alex replies fine thank you.

Victoria comes in from the patio with Felipa and a parade of people carrying flowers. Victoria asks Bruno something about the office and Bruno says he is on vacation. Victoria asks him what is wrong and Bruno says 'nada' and it's not his problem.

Felipa says it is time that the children know that they are brothers. Victoria replies something and Victoria says she will be in her studio.

Alejandro (I like the way Alejandro rolls out of my mouth) is driving on a lonely road.

Bruno calls Erick to find out where he is, which he is sitting in the cab of a big Monster semi-truck and trailer. The red cab has a huge grill on the front of it. Bruno says not to make any mistakes.

Back to lonely road. Alejandro is flagged down by some people who have an injured man on a donkey, uh make that a horse. Ale gets him into the car and a woman climbs in aslo.

Candi, I mean MJ, is scrubbing the floor of their home and papa comes home and asks her if she is alone. Mj says yes, that Paula went to a movie and explains that she didn't go with because she is waiting for a call from Alejandro, who had problems at the office. Papa says he is a worker. Papa's leg is hurting him a little. Papa talks to MJ and says something about 30,000 pesos. ???? Papa cries.

Back in the red Monster Truck it is dark and Erick and driver are looking for Ales car. Oh, and just as Erick is drawing off some water, here comes Ale. Injured guy in Ale's back seat is talking.

Erick zips up and looks through his binoculars. "It is him" he yells as he hurries to get back into the Monster.

Lonely road is not lonely anymore because Ale has another car on his tail. Ale sees monster truck coming at him and wonders what the embecile is doing. I could not make out what else he was saying. Monster truck pushes Ales car off the road where it tumbles down the cliff. Muchacha that was in other car calls 911 and asks for ambulance and police. Driver wants to know if they should look for the person that was with Ale and Erick says no. Monster truck drives off and Ales car catches fire and explodes. Erick and Driver see the fire and explosion the sideview mirror and give themselves high fives.

Bruno, holding some kind of snake in his hands answers the phon3. He wants to make sure everything is taken care of.

MJ is in bed and Paula comes in and asks if she has talked to Alejandro. MJ says no. Paula says he is inattentive, Mj says he is very busy. Paula says call him on his cell. MJ calls him. Bruno does not answer. She leaves a message and a kiss. Bruno listens to the message.

Erick is running into the house. Bald guys says where are you going? Erick says to see Bruno and it is urgent. Bald guy says wait and he talks to Bruno who says let him comevup.

The police are at the gate and want to talk to the Lombardo family.

Erick and Bruno talk about the car going down the ravine and about Ale being alone. Knock on door the police are here.

Bruno talks to the police and tries to look upset as he tells them that was a company car and his brother was in it. The police tell him it was in an accident and burned up.

Bruno is at the office with Erick talking about the car being identified by the plates. Fernando comes in and says they have a charred body , but they will be checking dental records, that the investigation is routine. Bruno asks says Alejandro was traveling alone right? Bruno goes on about how he does not want a scandal and fuss going on with the family. Then Bruno says how Mother adored Alejandro. Secretary knocks on door and asks what they should say in the notice. Bruno says that Alejandro fell ? in an accident in Zarco. The family is very sad and wants everyone to respect that sadness.

Maura comes to the house and say hello to Rachel who is on the porch and have some girl talk. Rachel goes on about Alejandro being guapo and Maura says he is your brother and she says not really.

MJ and Paula are window shopping, Paula likes the cute bikini and MJ says it is expensive. Paula says that Alejandro is not poor. Paula does not like being poor.

Back at the big house the girls come in. Bruno is there with his hand over his mouth and he asks them to sit. Victoria comes down the stairs and ask what is the hurry? Bruno sits her down and says that he has grave news. Alejandro was in an accident with a truck. His car went down a ravine. Alejandro is muerto. Everyone loses it. Victoria says "no it can't be true, no it can't be true." Rachel and Maura both say "tell us your joking" and Bruno says he is not joking.

Rachel runs to tell Roberto. I think Roberto thinks this is a good thing for them.

Bruno comes in and tells Victoria that Alejandro was married and that Victoria needs to call this woman named Mária José and have her come to Mérida ASAP. Victoria calls MJ and introduces herself. Victoria says it is necessary to come to Mérida. She tells her Alejandro is dead. MJ says it can't be. Bruno says not to talk about it over the phone so Victora says they will talk when MJ gets there. Paula gets a pen and paper to write the address. Paula says she thought Ale's family lived in the US.

Bruno stresses that Victoria needs to talk to MJ and find out what kind of person she is.

Paula tries to comfort MJ as they pack.

Robert asks about a will. Bruno tells them about Ale being married.

MJ and Paula leaving the airport get a taxi. Paula gets excited because this address belongs to millionaires. Paula goes on and on about the neighborhood.

Fernando is talking to Victoria, and I think I heard more than I can write. Rachel and Maura are talking. They all think Alejandro's actions are strange. Maura can't believe he got married.

A farmer comes across Alejandro. Alejandro is not muerto yet.

MJ and Paula arrive at the house and wade through the reporters to get to the gate. MJ asks if this is the house of Alejandro. The reporters start asking MJ questions. She is really overwhelmed by all of this.

Bald man's name is Ezequiel. Victoria announces the widow of Alejandro is here.

Paula cannot believe it. The house, the grounds are beautifully rich.

Ale asks for water and asks where he is and gives his name before he passes out again.

MJ and Paula are in room they've been given. Paula thinks this is pure luxury. Vitoria comes in and MJ tells her she is confused because Alejandro told her his family lived in the United States. Victoria asks if this document is from their civil ceremony. MJ say yes, but, she is just from of humble family means. She did not know any of this about Ale. MJ cries. (I think JB is doing a pretty good job here. She really looks sad, distraught and confused.) Victoria says they don't know what Alejandro's motive were. She ask them about clothes which they don't have. She calls to get clothes and I have to smile as she notices the shoes they are wearing. She also requests shoes. Then Victoria asks about MJ's family and MJ says just her father. Victoria tells them to rest.

Farmer cuts off Ale's watch to pay for a doctor.

MJ and Paula are dressed in nice black dresses, nice shoes and MJ is wearing Pearl necklace and earrings. Victoria brings in black bolsas. (purses.)

Bruno comes in to the house and asks about Ale's esposa and my DVR has ended. Oops. I will have to extend my timer.

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Carlota is lying in bed. Macarena comes in asking if she’s feeling okay since she didn’t come to eat dinner last night. Carlota says she’s fine. Macarena asks if she’s seen an envelope lying around that Camila gave her containing information on diabetes (there actually the papers that Carmen gave her). No replies Carlota. Okay, thanks replies Macarena and turns to leave. Carlota stops her and tells Macarena that even though Cristobal has come back he doesn’t have to be a part of their lives. If they had never met him they would not have had a bad relationship (I would say your bad attitude and crazy personality did all that). Anyway Macarena says so you think our bad relationship has to do with him? Obviously replies Carlota. I just want to know that I will not allow Cristobal to come back into our lives. There is no place for him in our lives or in this house. So I expect for you to the same. Macarena asks why she doesn’t want her to have any contact with him? What’s your game? Nothing replies Carlota. But if you open up your life and home to him then Paloma may find out what really happened between you two in the past. And I’m pretty sure you don’t want her to find out that she is the daughter of a priest.

Romina goes up to Paloma and tells her how tired she is. Paloma asks her where she went. Romina tells her to the party that Emiliano was throwing. So you got invited asks Paloma. Of course replies Romina. Well probably because your mother goes out with Emiliano’s boss (Orlando). No responds Romina. Emiliano personally invited me and even wanted me to cut the ribbon. How great replies Paloma. Honestly I don’t understand men says Romina. Ever since I have gone to live at his house he has behaved really well. He even let me use his room to stay, but once his mother goes to bed he comes to visit me. We spend such a good time together and he so good in bed. Paloma says what would the nuns say if they heard you (obviously she isn’t buying it). Oh well. Everything is perfect between us. He adores me and says that I am the ideal woman for his children. So that means your back with him asks Paloma. No responds Romina. He hasn’t actually asked me yet, but it’s obvious.

Emiliano asks Diana if she is feeling better. Yes replies Diana. I so wanted to be with you last night. Emiliano tells her that Orlando really wanted to meet her. But I sent a wonderful replacement did I not asks Diana. Well that is what I wanted to talk to you about says Emiliano. It’s one thing to invite her and another to send her as your representative. She had no reason to be there. And much less cutting the ribbon. But why not asks Diana. She is a very pretty girl and gave the party more oomph. (Don’t’ know if I spelled that right). But we are no longer going together says Emiliano. And it really bothers me that you were the one who sent her. Don’t be that way replies Diana. Romina is going thru a difficult time right now and it is our job to support her. Okay, but don’t confuse everything. Romina and I are not going to get back together replies Emiliano. So have you found another girl asks Diana? Yes responds Emiliano and it isn’t Romina. Who is it then asks Diana. I can’t tell you just yet, but I very much in love with her says Emiliano. Diana does not look happy, but fakes it.

Camila says that she agreed to meet him because she noticed how upset he was at the party. Rafael says what did you expect? You were with Orlando all the time. I don’t understand says Camila. You told me that we both had a chance to get with you, but I see that is not the case replies Rafael. I can’t stand for him to be with you. You even went to Mexico City together. Because he is helping me find my ex-husband since I have a lot of problems with Romina responds Camila. My blood boils when I see you with him says Rafael. Camila tells him that she was very clear with him. They cannot be seen together in public because he is not free. Look where we are at. At a cafeteria far away from Real de Monte so that we can see each other. And constantly on edge wondering if anyone we know will see us. Rafael tells her that it’s not in his hands to change things right now. Then don’t ask me to stay home alone waiting for it to change. If you can’t handle this then tell me. Seriously we are too old for jealousy. Orlando knows how I feel about you, but he is still trying to be with me. He is taking advantage of the situation to get closer to you and you like it replies Rafael. Probably responds Camila. It’s best for us to accept the situation as it is and forget any possibility of anything happening between us.

Macarena calls Rodolfo and wishes to speak to him in private. He invites her out to eat and will pick her up at 3:00pm. She tells him that she’ll be waiting as Carlota comes up behind her and hears her. Carlota asks her who she will wait for at 3:00. Rodolfo replies Macarena. Don’t tell me that you are going to accept him asks Carlota. Macarena doesn’t answer. Carlota laughs at her and says are you going to marry him at your age? Probably responds Macarena. Have you forgotten your priest asks Carlota? Priest repeats Macarena. Ja.

Joel tries talking shop with Rafael, but he’s in a bad mood. Joel tells him that he sent flowers to Angelica. Since Camila and Angelica get on well together perhaps they can all go out for dinner some night. Let’s not talk about that responds Rafael. It just makes me sick that Diana does not want to give me the divorce. And that now Camila cannot be for me. My jealousy is out of control and I am pressuring her too much. I have never been like this. So the best thing for both of us is for me to get out of the way.

Orlando comes in the office and Angelica tells him that one of his clients called congratulating him on the party last night. He compliments her and Emiliano on the party preparations. The flower guy comes up to her with flowers. Orlando looks kind of jealous? (That perhaps is not the right word, but since it’s almost 12:00 I can think of another). Orlando tips the guy and asks Angelica if she has a secret admirer. Angelica reads the card and says it’s from Joel. Rafael’s business partner. I thought you liked Rafael asks Orlando. No replies Angelica. He’s married. But he’s getting divorced says Orlando. Not until he’s signed says Angelica. I don’t mess with stuff like that. I prefer them completely free. Orlando says that probably best and leaves. Angelica comments to herself that the one she really likes his him (Orlando). Poor Joel.

Metche, the shop girl and Camila talk about Romina and the party last night. The ladies discuss the party and who is cuter, Orlando or Rafael.

Liliana and Paloma are talking. Romina runs up and shows Paloma the pictures of her and Emiliano at the party that‘s in the paper. Liliana comments that it looks like Romina grabbed onto him and he is surprised. Romina tells her not to be stupid. I’m just telling you what I see. Romina tells her to be quiet; she’s not even talking to her. Liliana says it must be true if my comment is bothering you and walks away.

Emiliano complains about Romina’s behavior at the party to Orlando. Orlando says he can’t believe Romina’s behavior at the party and especially what she is doing to her mother. It bothers me too replies Emiliano. Orlando says that when they were in Mexico City they had a good time when Camila’s thoughts were not on her daughter. Did that bother you asks Emiliano. Honestly responds Orlando, I am afraid that Romina will get in the middle of our relationship. Me too says Emiliano. I am afraid that she will get in the middle of any relationship I may have with another.

A man gives German some money. German’s happy that he can pay off his credit card now. I thought things were going okay asks the guy to German. I just fell a little behind replies German. The guy tells German that he wished he came over more often and not just for money. German tells him that his new wife does not like him. The guy says my new wife is your aunt, your mother’s sister. I thought I could not have picked a better stepmother for you. (so this is German’s dad) German tells him that she took advantage of his mother’s sickness to get closer to him. That’s not true replies dad. Nothing happened until your mother passed away. I will always have that doubt replies German. I promise you says dad. I never cheated on your mother. You didn’t, but her sister did responds German. Dad says that she loves you. You are blood. Forget about all that craziness that she took advantage to win my love. Craziness or not, that’s the way it happened says German. Your aunt came and filled a huge empty void in my life when your mother died. She also came to separate us replies German. That’s not true says dad. Yes, it is says German. When my mother died, she pretended to love me. But the problem is when she started having her own children, she pushed me aside. And caused problems between my siblings and me. Dad tells German not to be jealous. German says I’m not jealous. If she was a good person then I would not feel like an intruder. And that is what I feel. A stranger in your home.

Macarena is still looking for the envelope. The phone rings and both Macarena and Carlota pick up. Macarena is first to speak and Carlota finds out it’s Cristobal on the other end. He asks Macarena how she is doing. I couldn’t be doing any better replies Macarena. Cristobal tells Macarena that ever since finding her again, he is the happiest man in the world. Me too replies Macarena. He tells her that Rodolfo asked for him to help her accept his proposal of marriage. Really asks Macarena. Yes, replies Cristobal. I think you should talk to him. But not about our plans. Don’t worry says Macarena. Today we are going out and I’m going to tell him that I cannot accept his proposal. I cannot accept marrying anyone that isn’t you. Carlota is impactada. You are the love of my life says Macarena to Cristobal. I love you replies Cristobal. I love you too says Macarena. Did you talk to Padre Mateo? No yet says Cristobal. He woke up sick today and I have not been able to tell him about our plans. I have to be in charge of the parish today. So I couldn’t tell him no. Don’t worry my love replies Macarena. I’m sure it just a couple of days. He tells her sweet nothings and she tells him she loves him again. She hangs up and Carlota turns her around and calls her disgraceful and bitch slaps her. Macarena asks her what is up with her? Carlota says I discovered your secret. So don’t deny it. I heard your whole conversation. You and Cristobal are going to get back together even though he is a priest. You are a hypocrite. Macarena tells Carlota that their love is pure and clean. There love can overcome any obstacle including you and your malice. We are now going to be happy. Carlota yells, NEVER! You will never be together. Better dead before I permit it. You can’t do anything this time to keep us apart replies Macarena. In the name of love that we both have for each other. Cristobal is leaving the priesthood and we are going to get married. We will be together with our daughter. And you will pay for all the hurt you caused us. You are intending to commit a sin replies Carlota. No, says Macarena. Not when god intended for us to find each other again. You are going to pay says Carlota. Macarena runs off with Carlota chasing her. Carlota catches up and tells Macarena that Cristobal will never be hers and pushes her threw a window where she falls down from the second floor. Macarena lies on the ground under a huge pool of blood with Carlota giving her the evil look. I can’t believe that she hated her that much.

Rufi comes out of the kitchen and finds Macarena on the floor. Carlota hides. Rufi calls out for Carlota in a panicky voice. Carlota comes in pretending not to know anything. She tells Rufi to call the ambulance quickly. When Rufi leaves, she tells Macarena that she prefers her dead then with Cristobal. She finds the engagement ring on her finger and takes it from her. She evilly tells Macarena that she tried to fool her, but couldn’t. Your plans to marry him are not going to come true. Carlota puts on the engagement ring as Rufi comes in.

Cristobal is at the church table writing when suddenly he grabs his chest in pain.

Carlota tells Rufi not to touch her. Never touch a victim when they have fallen. She wants to make sure that they know it was an accident. Who would think differently asks Rufi. She just doesn’t understand how it happened. Neither do I replies Carlota.

Romina tells Paloma that the mother superior has called for her. Paloma says perhaps it has to do with you missing school yesterday. Yes, but first things first is my dad says Romina. It’s not my fault that he lives in Mexico City. Well I better go. I’ll tell you all about it later. Liliana comes up to Paloma and says that she doesn’t know how Paloma can stand her. We have been friends for many years and I love her replies Paloma. You guys are too different says Liliana. You need to make sure that Romina does not dig her claws into your blue eyed guy. Paloma looks a little worried.

The paramedics come to take Macarena away. Carlota goes with them in the ambulance. Rufi prays for Macarena.

Romina wonders if she’s getting in trouble in regards to Angelica. No says Mother Superior. If you feel guilty it’s all on you. I didn’t fire her replies Romina. Mother Superior tells Romina that she has missed 4 days of school and that goes against the contract they did a couple of months ago. Romina claims it’s not her fault. She was looking for her dad and finally after 9 years found some information and she had to investigate it. What would you have done if you were in my shoes? Probably the same replies Mother Superior. But that’s not the point. We made a contract that you are not completing. And these are the consequences. Romina tells her that it’s not fair. Mother Superior tells her that’s the rules and hands her the school handbook for her to read for herself.

Macarena is put into the ambulance with Carlota riding with her. Thankfully ambulance workers are their too. Inez and another lady run up to Rufi and ask her what’s up. Rufi tells them that she fell from the second floor and lost a lot of blood. In the ambulance Carlota asks the doctor if Macarena will make it. The doctor replies that he doesn’t know. Carlota hopes that she will stop breathing and continues to fake cry.

Rufi tries to call Camila. No answer. Finally Metche answers. Rufi asks to speak to Camila and tells her that Macarena was involved in a horrible accident.

Romina is in Mother Superior’s office reading the handbook. Romina tells MS that she’s done reading. MS says so you see that I am following the rules. Yes replies Romina. But with Paloma you bend them. I don’t think that’s fair. You gave her back her scholarship and took away her punishment. Do you know why replies MS. Yes, because you favor her says Romina. No responds MS. I have no favorites. It’s because she told me the truth about Angelica and everyone told me the same thing. I realized that I made a mistake with Angelica and Paloma too. Paloma in all these years has been a model student. Romina says please. If she was such a model person then she would never have tried to escape with Inaki and trying to take away my boyfriend. She made be a model student, but not in her personal life. MS tells Romina that it is really sad to hear her talk about her best friend like that. If I learned one thing regarding the situation with Angelica is to trust what I see. I see Paloma as a good person. Quite different from what you see. Romina says I know her better then anyone. And is not superior to me. MS shakes her head and says if you see what I see then you might change. The phone rings and Camila wants to see MS. Romina can’t believe that they called her mother. Romina thought that this was a private discussion. MS says I did not call your mother. Then what is she doing here asks Romina. Camila comes in and says that she must speak with MS in private. About me asks Romina. No replies Camila. When Romina leaves Camila tells MS it’s about Paloma.

Macarena is rushed into the hospital and Rodolfo runs up to Carlota. Rufi called him and he wants to know what happened. She tells him that Macarena was probably dizzy and fell threw the window to the floor below. Rodolfo wants to go in, but Carlota tries to keep him next to her. He shakes her off and runs after Macarena. Carlota finally stops her fake crying and wipes her tears. She tells herself that Macarena chose her ending. Now there is no room for Macarena in her world.

Liliana asks Paloma who Romina went with to Mexico City? Alone replies Paloma. I doubt that says Liliana. After a short discussion on who and who was missing, Liliana says then it was German. Paloma is shocked. A nun comes to get her and sends her to the MS office. Liliana thinks that Romina got Paloma in trouble. She tells Romina that one day she will pay for all the evil things she has done. Romina laughs and says to Liliana that she will never see that day. Now leave.

German’s shady deal has gone down the tubes.

Paloma goes to visit MS. Camila tells Paloma that Macarena had an accident.

Rufi is on the floor where Macerena fell and is touching her blood. Gross.

Macarena is in surgery. Doctors are trying to save her. Rodolfo is in the room trying to help. We are losing her replies the doctor. Rodolfo yells out that they have to save her.

Orlando calls Camila. Camila tells him that Macarena had an accident and is with Paloma.

Carlota again is talking to herself. Blaming Cristobal and Macarena. Rufi comes in and Carlota tells her that they are operating. They don’t know if she’ll make it. Carlota wants Rufi to stay at the house. Paloma runs in with Camila following. Carlota asks how did you find out? Camila tells Carlota that Rufi called and she took her out of school. Paloma wants to see Macarena and Carlota tells her she’s in surgery. Doesn’t look good. Paloma tells Carlota that she lost her mother once (Sagario) but doesn’t want to lose her real mother now. Camila is muy impactada at the news and yells out “Macarena is your real mother?”

Cristobal doesn’t understand what’s wrong. He keeps thinking about Macarena. Must be nerves or the new life that I am going to have next to her. He thanks god for bringing him to Real de Monte.

Camila asks Carlota if it’s true that Macarena is Paloma’s real mother. Carlota is looking totally annoyed. Again I lost some part of my recording. Carlota tells Paloma that isn’t it true that you were talking about Macarena being your real mother because you look at her that way since your real mother died? She takes Paloma aside and tells her to be more discreet.

Tomorrow: Cristobal finds out about Macarena’s accident and rushes to the hospital

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