Caray, Caray!

Gonzo tells Matias that Fina is terminal and that her dying wish is to have her daughter and grandchild near her. He begs Matias to convince Berta to come back home (since he’s the only person she’ll speak to) and to not do anything crazy and irreversible (abortion, suicide?). Matias looks worried. Fina looks gleeful as she listens through the door.

Blanca, in a red hot dress (wow, still hard to believe this is the same actress who was salt of the earth Delfina in Mi Pecado!), convinces Honorio to come hang out with her for some coffee talk while Adriana and Constanza chat in his office. She takes him by the hand and leads him into her lair. What’s his name (you know, the nosey kid who has a thing for Adri) looks on with interest.

Inside Hon’s office, Connie and Adri speak about Adri moving in with Hon and Con. They both know it won’t be easy. Adri doesn’t want to intrude or take advantage of Hon, who has already done so much. Connie points out that it’s not taking advantage (abusar) since Hon is her father. Adri points out she was sort of forced on/imposed on Hon, and admits she’s not quite there yet in seeing him as her father. Connie’s glad Adri isn’t jumping on the father-daughter bandwagon just like that, as it would make her suspicious. Adri explains how her mom Aggie made sure Adri loved her absentee father. She accepts that her dad wasn’t with her because of her mom’s decision not to tell him. She’s not going to judge her decision and she knows she did her best. Connie acknowledges what a special young woman Adri is and says they have something in common- Honorio. Because Adri is special to him, she wants Adri in his life. Adri points out that this is what her mother wanted too, and accepts moving in with Hon and Con.

Hon, meanwhile is sharing yucks over coffee with Blanca.

Antonio surprises Regina with a brand new house for the two of them to move into. No problem if Cata wants to live with them or if she wants to stay in her current home, which is near the new one. Also no problem for him if the long lost daughter wants to live with them when she is found. Gina looks overwhelmed.

Dr. Do-Nothing-But Drink (and rape his wife) comes home with a bunch of roses. (I wonder if there’s a “Sorry I raped you” apology card available at the florist’s?) He is surprised to find Carina has flown the coop. She meanwhile is playing a game with Panchito, the mystery child of Alfonsina and Ezekiel. Alfie returns home and tells Cari that their home is her home. Panchito is super happy to be hanging out with Cari, who also helped him with his homework. Cari says what a blessing it is to have a child rather wistfully, and asks if she and Zeke have plans for another. Alfie, equally wistfully, says that’s not in the plans. Panchito heads outside to play and Alfie asks Cari for the scoop on what happened with Dr. Jekyll. Did he beat her (te pego)? “Something worse.” (algo peor)

In the square, Ezekiel runs into Lazaro and tells him Cari’s at his place because something bad went down with the Doc. Laz flies off to see her, with the Doc, who is looking for Cari, hot on his tail.

In front of the Church, Jero, who appears to be in a good mood for a change, is bidding Renata farewell with kisses. He’ll run his errands, while she does her church business, and they’ll meet up later in front of the church.

Back at Alfie’s and Zeke’s, Lazaro is demanding to see Cari and to find out what happened. The Doc enters and tells Laz it’s none of his biz. When the Doc then says it’s all because Cari is crazy, Laz proceeds to break his face and ribs. The women break it up and order them both to get the heck out. Alfie makes a point of kicking the Doc out of HER house, and he looks hurt at her treating him this way. Zeke gets there too late and seems to miss the meaningful look between his wife and the Doc.

In the church, Padre is welcoming Nata. He says he doesn’t know Jero that well yet, but everyone loved Rafa. They don’t look that much alike, except the eyes. And Jero has a strong personality (code for being a jerk…we already knew that). Then the Padre lets spill the important frijoles. Rafa killed himself at the hacienda over the rejection (desamor) of a woman—La Bonita. Nata is impactada. The Padre is surprised that she knows nothing of this. He sits her down to tell her more. He explains about how Jero arrived after Rafa was dead and buried. Rafa was a young man of 26-27 years old. Nata now thinks she understands why Jero doesn’t want to talk about him. Not only that, the Padre explains, he also wanted to sell the hacienda and move back to Spain pronto. The hacienda was Rafa’s dream and being there only reminded Jero of the pain of losing his brother. But at the last minute (ultima hora) he decided not to sell, because he has a good heart and didn’t want to abandon the hacienda workers, particularly Lazaro and Matilde. Nata really thinks she’s getting it now about why Jero is behaving the way he is. He doesn’t know how to handle his feelings (manejar sus sentimientos). She can imagine the pain that keeping, and living in, the hacienda is causing. The Padre can’t judge Rafa for the choice he made over the desamor of a woman. Only God can do that. Nata thanks the Padre.

Outside the church, Jero is waiting for Nata when Arely and Agustin stroll up. They invite him and Nata to Auggie’s hacienda, Cruz de Amor, for dinner the following night. Jero says it’s up to Nata. When Nata arrives, she tries to be the model wife for her emotionally battered (so she thinks) husband, and defers to him. She knows going to Auggie’s won’t be pleasant for him. Auggie challenges Jero’s manhood by claiming that he can keep business and personal matters separate, and he’s sure Jero can too. Jero agrees, gets kisses from a happy Nata, and Auggies grits his teeth and bears it.

Hon and Con bring Adri home to pack her up to come with them. Adri balks at moving so fast. She can’t leave the place that was her home for so many years just like that. Connie understands and encourages Adri to drop the Senora and just call her Constanza. Hon gives in, but asks that it not be too long till she moves in with them. He gives her a parting hug, telling her he loves her. She thanks him and calls him papa for the first time. Connie looks a bit devastated.

At the office, Red Hot Blanca is sharing the gossip about Adri being Hon’s hija with annoying/nosey guy. Oh, his name is Daniel. Now that Adri’s one of the owners’ children, she’ll be put on the executive fast track. Daniel thinks that if his chances with Adri were slim before when she was a simple employee, they’re virtually impossible now! But Blanca has a master plan. If the two of them make themselves indispensible to Adri , then neither she nor Hon will be able to make a move without them. The two of them can watch each other’s back. Is he in or out?

The (finally and likely briefly) happy couple have arrived back at La Bonita. Jero is going to ask Manuela to make them a delicious dinner and he’ll even break out the red wine. Well, if there’s going to be wine, Nata’s going to get herself dolled up. They kiss on that and she skips off merrily to get ready as Carlos arrives. Carlos is happy to see that Jero is finally making his wife happy. Mati, not so much. Carlos throws in her face that he won their bet—Jero and Nata came back just as happy as they left. Now she has to take him out dancing on Saturday and teach him. He demonstrates his not so stellar, but funny, dance moves. Mati resists, and says that the man is supposed to do the inviting, but she can’t resist cracking a smile and calling him crazy.

In the (guest) bedroom, Nata has found the perfect dress and is reminiscing about her sensitive, emotionally bruised man. She thanks the Virgin and God for allowing her to find out everything and gain an understanding of what’s going on with her husband. In the office, Carlos wants to know what’s up/what changed. Jero thinks it’s because Nata changed her ‘tude- she’s more loving (where the hell has he been, because this is pretty standard for her). Carlos thinks it’s more because Jero has changed his attitude. Jero tells him about the Cruz del Amor dinner. Carlos thinks he agreed to go to alleviate his jealousy. Nope, it’s because Nata gave him his proper husbandly respect in front of Auggie (hard to translate dar su lugar in English). He also felt tenderness and affection for her (imagine that!) since she had just been rejected via phone by her mom. Oh, and Roberta is pregnant by who knows who. Nata gave up so much to be with him. He just can’t wrap his head around the enigma that is Renata. Seems like there is both good AND bad in her. (Carlos correctly points out that’s true for everyone. ) It’s like she’s two different people! The one who played with his brother’s feelings, and another that suffers because of the rejection/desamor of her family (los suyos). And suffers because of Jero’s rejection/desamor too, Carlos wisely notes. Why doesn’t Jero just love the “good” Renata, and leave the one who broke Rafa’s heart locked up for good?

At Auggie’s, Arely is trying to convince Auggie that Nata and Jero are crazy in LOVE, as newlyweds should be. Auggie’s not buying it. He noted a sadness in Renata. He orders Arely to make sure everything is perfect for the dinner, then orders her out as he angrily drinks his wine.

In the kitchen of La Bonita, Mati is curing Laz’s wounds from his rumble with the Doc. He wants her to find out exactly what went down with the Doc and Cari. She refuses, and says they should leave married folk alone to fix their own problems. Manuela and I snort, and point out that this is NOT what she’s been doing in the case of Jero and Nata. She thinks the difference is that Cari and the Doc have been happily married for a long time, while Jero and Nata have been unhappily married for a short time. Mati tells Laz to butt out again and blames his rash behavior on his continued love for Cari. He admits to his madrina that he still loves Cari the same as when he first fell in love with her. The spare maid agrees to speak to Cari, as she has to see her about fixing the embroidery on the marital sheets.

In the church, the Doc is continuing to spew his bs to the Padre about Cari being crazy. He wants the Padre to force her to come back home where he will administer the needed medications (being the only doc in town). If Cari doesn’t return to him and keeps badmouthing him, then people in the town won’t want him to treat them and he will be forced to leave, leaving the town with no doctor. The Padre falls for this convoluted logic and agrees to talk to Cari. Idiot.

Gonzo serves Fina in bed (idiot) and tells her Matias is seeing Berta tomorrow. He then drops the bomb that Adri is Hon’s daughter.

Cata is telling her daughter Gina that she won’t move in with her and Tony. She wants to give them their space, and when the time is right, move into a retirement home. Gina still looks unsure and thinks of Gonzo. Tony finalizes the house sale and puts it in Gina’s name.

Connie gets a call from Chema of the soulful eyes. He asks how she’s feeling about the Adri situation and she points out that hubby Hon didn’t ask her that question. (He does have a lot on his mind at the moment, and Chema only has ONE thing on his mind. I’m just saying.) He tells her to take it day by day. She thanks him and they sign off as Hon enters the bedroom. He notes that she and Chema are becoming good friends. She deflects by mentioning his youth. Hon then takes her hand, caresses her cheek and thanks her for accepting Adri. (See, he IS sensitive!) She deflects again and goes into the bathroom to remove her makeup. She remembers Chema’s question about how she’s feeling about it all. Hon then gets a text message from Blanca, who is channeling Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction in her white bedroom. She lies that she’s still at the office and invites him out for a late dinner. He tells her to go home, declines the invitation, points out that he’s at home with his WIFE, and tells her goodnight. Blanca looks near tears at the rejection and ready to boil some bunnies.

Renata struggles to zip up her bubble dress and enlists Jero’s help. (Now would be a good time to help her OUT of the dress and fulfill his husbandly duties.) She asks him how she looks, and like a good husband he tells her she looks wonderful (preciosa). But then bad Jero rears his ugly head. He’s sure many men find her attractive, like all the suitors (pretendientes) she must have had. She playfully agrees there were many suitors, but only he won her heart. He’s the only one she loves. She had been thrown off by his recent attitude, but now that she knows what’s behind it, she wants him to know that he can count on her. She reveals that she knows the death of his brother was caused by the desamor of a woman. Now we get Anti-Hero in full swing. Yep. Some woman without scruples KILLED his brother. He gives Nata a penetrating glare. Hint, hint, hint. Nata points out that it was Rafa’s decision to take his own life, not La Bonita’s.
R: Who is she? Because it really has me intrigued.
J: Why don’t YOU tell me Renata! I want YOU to tell me what happened to my brother. Tell me!
R: *WTF look on her face.*

Matias helps Adri pack up some of her things. He has no time to stay for dinner. Before he goes, she mentions Nata’s call and how much she loves the hacienda. She admits to a worried Matias that she told Nata about Berta being knocked up, but told her to call her mom and sis to get the scoop straight from them. It’s not like after Fina’s performance at the office that it will be a secret for long. She wants to know what’s up with Matias and why he’s so upset. Is it because Nata is happy? Nope. Then is it because Matias is worried that Nata will be disappointed in him since he slept with Berta and is a baby-daddy suspect? Or is it because he still hasn’t stopped loving Nata, despite starting something up with Adri? Matias admits that he still loves Nata with his whole soul.

Back to the most perplexing conversation ever:
R: I can’t tell you anything about La Bonita. I didn’t know your brother, much less this woman.
J: La Bonita is from the capital, from a good family and high society, like you. She told my brother that she would leave it all for him, but it was all a game (engaño). Rafa was never enough for her.
R: Well, I suppose it was very difficult for your brother. But women like that can be found everywhere, not just in the capital.
J: (Getting really worked up.) Women without souls. Women without feelings. Women who just want to be admired. It’s their only way of feeling superior.
R: Do you know something more about her? What’s her name? Where did your brother meet her?
J: What is wrong with you?! Do you want to drive me crazy, or what?!
R: Pardon me, pardon me. I just asked because I thought talking about it would help rid you of some of your pain or rage. Wait. If you don’t want to talk about it, or aren’t ready, we don’t have to touch the topic.
J: Yes! I want to speak about it!!! I want to speak about it!!!
R: Then speak.
J: No! YOU speak!!!!
R: You speak! Get it out already!
J: (Gets in her face looking like he’s going to explode, slap her, or both.)
R: Jeronimo. What is happening? Why are you looking at me like that?
He turns and walks out the door. Renata has yet another WTF look on her face.

The Doc is trying the full court press to make Cari come back. He meets Auggie in his hacienda office and asks him to pressure Zeke to kick Cari out of his home (and back to her own home). Auggie asks why she left him and isn’t surprised at the reason. For the first time the Doc admits it’s true. Seems he feels that Auggie is a kindred spirit and points out his ungentlemanly behavior with Arely. This ticks Auggie off. He has never raped Arely or any other woman! One can seduce, conquer, or even dominate a woman. (Which does he plan for Nata?) But NEVER take her by force. He’ll help him this one time, but if he does it again, he’s SOL. Auggie looks disgusted.

At La Bonita, Mati is happy to report that Jero has cancelled the special dinner and locked himself up in his study. Nata is about to lay into the insolent brat, when Carlos intervenes. Nata turns her questions about Jero’s mood swings to Carlos. It’s complicated and Jero’s his best friend. He can’t really talk about it. Nata knows. It’s because Carlos knows him better than her that she’s asking him. “What’s wrong with him? Is he sick, bipolar, or what?” “Of course not!” Nata wants to know why he just spurned her (despreciar). “Why do YOU think he did that?” (Shit Carlos, if she knew she wouldn’t be asking you!) Nata doesn’t know, but tells Carlos she found out about the Rafa suicide from the Padre. She thinks it all has something to do with that. Carlos confirms that could be. She has been trying to be caring and attentive so that he can feel comfortable enough to unburden himself with her. She gets up in frustration. She doesn’t understand! There are so many things about La Bonita that she doesn’t know! Carlos is perplexed. “You don’t know La Bonita?” (How many times does she have to say this people?!!!) Nata points out that if she doesn’t even know Rafa, how the heck is she going to know La Bonita? She’s never even seen a photo of Rafa.

In his office Anti-Hero is cursing (maldita) Nata again. I. Hate. Him.

Renata asks Carlos to get her a photo of Rafa and is shocked to hear that none remain in the hacienda. Jero locked them all up. Renata is utterly confused. Carlos advises it will become clearer with time. Nata’s not sure time will solve this and explains to Carlos what she’s feeling—like Jero doesn’t trust her; like he’s blaming her for something; as if she were La Bonita and he was trying to get even with her. Carlos tries to make an uncomfortable escape, but Nata pulls him back. She swears that she’s not lying. She doesn’t know La Bonita. But if Carlos tells her her name, then she can find out who she is. She begs for his help. Carlos looks conflicted and confused.

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Rooftop Romance: Teresa kisses Mariano and he resists at first but poor guy just can’t help himself. He begins to kiss her back as their theme song plays. They break long enough for her to tell him she still loves him then hands him a glass of champagne. He hasn’t said anything yet, just takes a drink. I hold my breath.

Juana/Espe’s apt: Espe continues the interrogation. She’s letting them both have it for their lack of judgment. Then Johnny inevitably throws Espe’s transgression in her face: Didn’t she go off with a married man in the name of “love”? (ouch) He immediately apologizes. She agrees she’s not in a position to judge him. She just didn’t want him to have problems. She doesn’t have the right to tell him anything and now she apologizes to him.

Rooftop Romance: Mariano says he’s not sure that what he feels now is love but he yearns for her as much as ever and that will never die. She asks if he now prefers Aida or maybe Aurora. The only thing he can tell her is that he’s confused. After what she did to him she can’t possibly expect everything to be as it was. She reminds him he once told Arturo that if she were his, he wouldn’t live in the past but would live for the future. That’s what she wants – a future with him. She clinks her glass against his saying they can plan for their future, make their dreams come true. She never imagined she’d need him so much. She can’t live without him and asks for another chance to begin again. He tearfully says he doesn’t know if he can ever believe her again. She pleads with him to try. She knows she failed him but she hadn’t realized the intensity of this love. She’ll never be happy without him. “Te amo, Mariano. Te amo, te amo, te amo!” He should never doubt that. He takes this all in for a second then gives in and reaches for her. They embrace in a smoldering kiss, kiss, kiss. (I scream).

Casa Caceres (combined scenes): Ruben tells Aida about taking over the foundation. He’s happy about it, saying this could get him noticed by the right people. She’s amazed at Teresa’s influence over Arturo, convinced she’s responsible for Arturo passing on the responsibility to Ruben. Ruben’s grateful to Teresa and he’s looking forward to working with Martin. She laughs as she tells him he’ll now be working closely with Mariano as the head of the pediatrics division. He refuses to have anything to do with that imbécil! If working with him is one of the conditions of heading the foundation, he’ll refuse Arturo’s offer. Aida reminds him he was going to work on their relationship and now that’s one of her conditions – he needs to get along with Mariano. As soon as Mariano agrees to end his friendship with Espe, she plans to renew her relationship with him. Ruben can’t believe Mariano is still friends with Espe while he’s dating Aida. Mayra walks in, ready for dinner. She wants everyone to see that her husband’s lover wasn’t able to take him away from her. Aida gives her a thumbs up.

Back at the Rooftop: Mariano and Teresa are still sucking face. He asks her to spend the night with him. She agrees – the whole night, and very soon their entire life.

Juana/Espe’s apt: Johnny and Pati continue to apologize to Espe. Pati offers to return to Gramps to avoid further problems for him. He’s willing to risk anything, fearing her Granpa will hide her away from him forever. Juana and Refugio arrive at that moment and both are relieved to find them okay. Espe assures them “nothing” has happened between them. Refugio offers Pati the spare room in their apt after Juana says no way is she spending the night with him. Johnny reminds everyone Pati’s now an adult and they want to get married right away. Refugio joins in the discussion, telling him this isn’t how it’s done. They should have a courtship before marriage. They all leave and Juana is alone but not for long. Cutberto comes by and Juana gives him a WHACK! across the face! She starts yelling at him about being involved in the whole Johnny/Pati escándalo. He tells her he deserves the slap. WHACK! She slaps him again for the fright (susto) he caused her.

Grumpy Gramps: Now he’s Sad Sack Gramps. He pitifully tells Gris he’s looking for something, anything that will lead him to Pati. He’s crying and now she’s crying as they rummage through her room.

Mariano’s room (combo scenes): Teresa and Mariano now on his bed getting to it but they’re still fully dressed….when Ramon walks in!!! Ay Caray! Ramon tells him this is just too much (el colmo). Doesn’t he see that this, this “señora” te esta viendo la cara de idiota?(making you out to be an idiot; literally=seeing your idiot face). He doubts very much she’ll get a divorce. Teresa tries to say something and he interjects asking if she’s even considered what her husband will do to his son. They need to think about what could happen if this gets out. Mariano and Teresa have hurriedly been dressing as he’s trying to talk some sense into them. He says they haven’t considered all the consequences of their actions. Arturo’s likely to kill Mariano if he finds out. He speaks to Mariano directly, saying he can make his own decisions no matter what anyone says, not even his father! He storms out of the room and Mariano follows him telling him Teresa and he love each other. (I scream again)

Genoveva’s home: Aida has come by to give her all the details on the scandal about the Barrera separation. Geno imagines the field day the tabloids will have with the story. She just hopes they don’t reconcile. No way, says Aida. Teresa needs to learn her lesson. Even though she may keep part of Arturo’s money, she’ll never be accepted in their social circle. And she’ll make sure Mariano doesn’t take her back.

Vecindad, AKA Grand Central Station:

Ramon knows Mariano loves her but what Teresa feels for him isn’t love or she wouldn’t continue to hurt him time and again. Teresa pathetically says she loves Mariano and that’s why she’s decided to get a divorce. Ramon is exasperated and says he doesn’t believe her. Mariano tells him this is between Teresa and him. Ramon tells him it’s a pity he doesn’t realize that this woman will ruin his life. Now Teresa speaks up, saying she understands his reluctance to believe her but she loves Mariano. All she asks is for a little time to prove to him that she will make Mariano happy. Mariano does deserve to be happy, Ramon replies, too bad that won’t happen as long as he can’t get her out of his life. He walks out.

EEK! Outside, Arturo and Martin arrive at the vecindad! Arturo assures Martin he’s ok now. He’s no longer drinking and he’s just there to speak with his wife (mi mujer). Martin’s not budging, saying he’s also got a score to settle here.

Rooftop: Oh, spare me! Now Johnny and Pati are looking for a little romance on the rooftop. Too bad all signs of Tere’s and Mariano’s romantic setting have totally disappeared. Anyway Pati says she doesn’t care that she’s so young. He’s concerned he doesn’t have much money. She doesn’t care. All she’s dreamed about these past months is waking up in his arms and making him breakfast, etc. etc. He wants her to be sure she doesn’t want to wait a little longer. She loves him. They kiss. I cringe.

Refugio returns to her apt and tells Armando about all the Johnny/Pati scandal and that she offered to have Pati stay with them. No way, says Armando. They’re going to return her to her granpa ASAP! A knock on the door – it’s Arturo wondering where, oh where, can his little tiburoncita be?

Martin’s walking around the vecindad and looks up to see said Tiburoncita talking in Mariano’s doorway.

Juana is scolding Cutberto for getting Johnny in so much trouble. She goes on talking about how she was so worried thinking of all the trouble he was in and angry that he would use Gris in order for Johnny to get close to Pati. They continue like this, ending with Cutberto pulling her on to the couch with him and kissing her. She comes up for air and tells him to let her go or he’ll never win her back! He thought he’d already won her back! She criticizes him again for using Gris and for being immature. She wonders how he plans to have children when he behaves in this manner. He tells her he wants to have children but only with her. Tere walks in and wonders how he plans to support those children when he can’t even support himself. In contrast, Juana’s in a position where she’ll be given everything, not supporting a ne’er-do-well . She’s dating someone who deserves her, someone who is refined, educated, and can give her everything. He needs to stop wasting her time and leave…now! Cutberto says he won’t leave until Juana kicks him out. Juana thought she had already kicked him out or does he want her to threaten him (she picks up a measuring thing-a-ma-jig) He leaves as Teresa continues to snap her fingers at him, saying he deserves to be put in jail for all the stupid things (tonterías) he’s done. Juana looks like she’s regretting her move.

Refugio’s trying to get Arturo to calm down and tell them what’s going on. (she’s still calling him licenciado) She knows something’s wrong. How can it be he doesn’t know where Teresa is unless something is wrong? Armando tells her to butt out and then tells Arturo Tere’s not there. He also reminds him of his promise to make Teresa happy and she’s not. Arturo assures them he loves Teresa and is sure he can mend things but first he needs to find her. Armando hopes that’s true cuz he doesn’t care if he’s his boss, his daughter’s happiness comes first. Refugio asks him again to tell them what’s going on. If Teresa’s done something wrong, it’s her duty to correct her. (wait….what?! How old is Teresa?) Arturo tells them politely that this is between Teresa and him and that this problem will most assuredly be resolved.

Martin enters Mariano’s apt and wastes no time in asking what Teresa was doing there. Ruh-Roh!

Teresa is talking to Juana and Espe about Johnny/Pati. Knock, knock, knock – it’s Arturo! She told him she wouldn’t be joining him for dinner and now he’s here. Is he checking up on her? Juana asks him to enter. She and Juana support Teresa’s cover story that she’s there to help with the Johnny/Pati incident. Arturo offers his help and in turn is invited to join them for dinner. Arturo is trying to get the story out of Teresa who asks if he doubts her reason for being here. In come Johnny/Pati, telling Espe they’ve decided to get married right away. While everyone is distracted, Teresa reaches into her purse and hurriedly puts on her wedding rings. Someone mentions jail, and now Arturo’s really confused. Pati assures him Johnny did nothing wrong, he’s her hero. Ugh

Mariano tells Martin that he and Teresa had some pending business to discuss and that’s that. Martin wants to know what’s going on between him and Aurora. Mariano explains Aurora told him she cared for him at one time, that’s all. He doesn’t know why she told him but there’s no need for Martin to get in his face about it. Martin’s always known she was hot for Mariano but still he decided to go all-out for her love. Everything was going along great until today. Mariano assures him neither he nor Aurora have done anything to betray his trust. Martin doesn’t know what to think and that’s why he broke up with Aurora until she is clear as to what she wants. If she’s still in love with Mariano, she doesn’t want her to feel obligated to him because of what they’ve had together. Mariano assures him what Aurora felt for him is in the past, that’s what she told him. Martin is certain she still cares for Mariano and is willing to step aside if being with Mariano will make her happy. However, he warns Mariano that if he wins her back, it will be forever.

Casa de Chavez: Refugio is laying into Armando as usual, complaining that he knew of the problems Teresa was having with Arturo and he didn’t tell her about it. She prays to la Virgincita that Teresa resolves all her problems. Armando says no matter what happens, he won’t allow el licenciado to hurt his daughter.

Juana/Espe’s apt: Teresa is giving her legal advice on the Johnny/Pati incident. Pati left of her own will (voluntad), therefore they shouldn’t have any problems. That’s not privación a la libertdad (deprivation of freedom). Besides, Pati clarifies, she had told the old codger she’d be leaving on her birthday. Arturo agrees that Johnny can’t be charged with kidnapping (secuestro). Teresa also tells us that in México, the police wait 72 hours before the police will take a missing person report. Johnny repeats their decision to marry immediately. Teresa asks if they’re sure, because everything changes once you’re married. Freudian slip perhaps, but her hand is hovering over a disconsolate Arturo as she says this. Johnny & Pati say they’re sure because they’re in lurrrve. Johnny worries the only thing left is to find a place for the four of them to live. Arturo asks, “¿los cuatro?” Johnny says “sure. Me, my betrothed, my sister, and my little nephew.” Arturo didn’t know! “¿estas embarazada?” Everyone looks uncomfortable and Teresa shoots Johnny a menacing look.

Casa Caceres: Ruben and Mayra have returned from dinner as he recounts that Aida has told him she’ll forgive him so long as he doesn’t pressure her to stop seeing Mariano. He repeats that Geno wisely advised that forbidding the relationship would only serve to have Aida cling to Mariano. Ruben gets to the point of suggesting to Mayra that she consider protecting her inheritance. He wouldn’t want Mariano to take advantage of Aida in order to get to Mayra’s fortune and therefore thinks she should relieve Aida of control over her finances. Mayra snidely remarks he just wants that control for himself. No, he says, he likes the thought of Mayra taking control of her money and working side by side with him. He jokingly suggests he should stop working altogether so she can have him all to herself. Kissy, kissy, smooch. Mayra’s as giddy as a schoolgirl. Poor sap.

Juana/Espe’s apt: At the dinner table, Espe fills in Arturo on all things bebé: Mayra and Aida know but think the babydaddy is someone else, Ruben knows he’s the babydaddy and wants to support her and the child. Arturo’s stunned.

Casa Chavez: Refugio sighs heavily saying Pati reminds her of her dead Rosita. Armando and Refugio agree to support the Johnny/Pati cause in the name of Rosita. Pati and Johnny arrive and explain the legal advice they were given by Arturo and Teresa. Arturo’s there? The lights go out, leaving everyone in the dark.

Casa de la Barrera: Teresa says she is safe and sound (sano y salvo) and therefore, Arturo can leave. He wants to talk and tells her he took the first steps in removing himself from Paloma’s foundation. She is not happy to hear he’s handed over the reins to Ruben. She has plenty (plenamente) reason to distrust him. Arturo explains he’s doing everything possible to distance himself from all things Paloma and he’s doing this to show his love for Teresa. She responds by telling him it’s no use. She’s made up her mind. She wants a divorce. He refuses, asking that she give him a chance. Then he asks if it’s because of Mariano, she plans to go back to him, doesn’t she? She replies, “and if that’s the case, so what?” Arturo is taken aback as though he’s been slapped.

Mariano’s apt in candlelight: Mariano’s sad to hear Ramon wants to get a job elsewhere and asks him to reconsider. Ramon feels he could get better pay and besides Mariano is starting his life and doesn’t need him anymore. He only hopes Mariano doesn’t make a mistake. Mariano knows he’s referring to Teresa and all he can say is that he’s very confused. Ramon advises him not to make any decisions until he’s thought it all over very carefully or he could live to regret it. He suggests he talk to Aurora. Mariano is pensativo.

Casa de la Barrera: Teresa says it doesn’t matter if she ends up with Mariano or anyone else. It’s ironic that he exhibits such jealousy when he’s the unfaithful one. He’s trying to understand. He feels that if she truly loves him, he should be able to win her back despite his mistake. He asks if she truly loves him, if that’s why she married him. Of course, she says. She just can’t forgive him. In the name of their love, he asks that she forgive him. Nah, she says. If she were someone else she might have easily forgiven him. She wants him to love her as much as she loves him. She’s not willing to settle for anything less. He pleads with her, begs her to reconsider and give their marriage a chance. She unflinchingly doesn’t think he’ll succeed. She again asks him to leave. Cold as ice, that one.

Casa Chavez: Morning has arrived. Armando, Refugio, and Pati are enjoying breakfast as Johnny arrives with all the paperwork needed for their marriage. Armando and Refugio both give them advice, suggesting a courtship before marriage.

Casa Grumpy Granpa: Gris finds the old codger despondent and curled up on Pati’s bed. She tries to talk him into having breakfast. He has no need for food and only has thoughts for Pati. Then he turns on her, blaming her for her part in Pati’s abduction (rapto). At first he tells her to leave, then changes his mind, saying he’ll turn her into the police. They start to struggle.

Casa Chavez: Refugio continues to advise Johnny/Pati to go through a courtship before marriage. They talk in stereotypical gender roles: Johnny has a job, but can he support a household? Can Pati cook and clean, can she maintain a household budget? They go on like this as the accordion plays on.

Hospital: Mariano has asked Aurora to his office to talk. Sidenote: she’s wearing her lab coat with high heeled boots – not a good look in my opinion. Besides, how can you wear heels while making rounds? Just sayin’. Anyhoo, Mariano brings up the topic of discussion: She told him she loved him. She’s embarrassed and thinks she shouldn’t have said anything. On the contrary, he apologizes for being such an imbécil and not having noticed. He wonders why she decided to tell him now. Does she still love him? She tells him they’ve always been good friends and wonders if what she said made a difference to him. Well, she definitely made him realize how stupid he was for such a long time. She philosophizes that when one is in love, one notices no one else. That’s what she thinks happened to him with Teresa and what’s happening to her now with Martin. When she first started dating Martin, he knew she still loved Mariano but decided to take the risk to win her over. He’s winning her over by being so thoughtful. Mariano asks if she loves Martin. She says Martin has helped her appreciate herself and enjoy life. She wants to make it very clear that she loves Martin and that there can be nothing between her and Mariano.

Casa de la Barrera: Refugio and Armando have come to see if there’s anything they can do during this trying time in the Barrera marriage. Teresa tells them is between Arturo and her. Teresa knows Arturo isn’t perfect but she’s not the type of person who will conform because “el que poco pide, nada merece.” (he that asks for little, deserves nothing) She has the right to decide what she does and who she does it with. Refugio tells her to think very carefully what she’s looking for in a man. She was once so in love with Mariano yet along came Arturo and it was over. Now she’s doing the same with Arturo. She was so in love with him but suddenly wants nothing to do with him. She just wants her to think very seriously about what she wants to do. She needs to fight for her marriage. Does she plan to go on like this? Marriage upon marriage upon marriage and each time suffering through this loss? Teresa tells her she will get a divorce if she wants to. Refugio reminds her she’s married by the church and that’s for-e-ver. She can’t allow Teresa to be ok if she’s hurting others. Teresa leans in close and says, “that’s life! Only the strong survive.”

Back at the hospital, Mariano tells Aurora of his discussion with Martin. She knows Martin is angry by what she’s done but she doesn’t regret it. She had to close that chapter in her life. Mariano tells her Martin does love her and told him he would step aside if she wanted to be with him (Mariano). Mariano thinks that’s a sign of true love, wanting the best for the one you love. She’s got a good man. Now that he hears that she loves him, he advises her not to let him go. He tells her she’s an incredible woman and he’ll always be there for her as a friend. They embrace. I guess the TN gods didn’t hear my plea. Drat!

Casa de la Barrera: Now it’s Armando’s turn, telling Teresa that as a divorced woman, men won’t notice her as they did before. No matter, she says, she’s not planning on leaving empty-handed. That shouldn’t be her chief concern, Refugio says. She should be worried about losing the man she loves. Refugio wonders if Teresa loves Arturo. Teresa tells her not to talk about things if she doesn’t know the details. Refugio asks that she enlighten them. Teresa refuses, preferring to make the decision whether or not to divorce without the opinions of others and when she wants their opinion, she’ll ask for it, although she doesn’t think that day will ever come. She picks up her purse and leaves, whispering, “entre ser y no ser, yo soy.” So there!

Hospital: Aurora pulls back and wishes happiness for Mariano. But in order to get there, he needs to close the chapter with Teresa. He lets on that he knows Teresa and Arturo are having problems. Aurora assumes he knows about Arturo’s infidelity. He didn’t and now Mariano is furious at the thought of that imbécil being unfaithful to Teresa.

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Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #4 at this link.

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Everyone thank Carlos for today's picture. He chose one with more "bipartisan appeal."

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Good evening folks, I am posting this on behalf of Audrey so all praise belongs to her, I am merely the messenger. Feel free to shoot me anyway! :) Enjoy!!!


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Some scenes repeat from last time where Jero thinks to himself about how difficult it is to have Renata close. Matías accidentally drops a big hint to Gonzo that he is not Roberta’s baby-daddy. “Did Roberta tell you the father was an infeliz?” If so, Gonzo is ready to kill him (the infeliz, that is).

Roberta appears to be having a fine time lounging about plugged into her computer and wearing her favorite pink sweats. Diego video-chats with Roberta - if that executive position isn’t available yet, he wants more money! Or else he’ll play Gonzo the recording! Oh, Roberta doesn’t like this and calls him “Estupido”. [Funny how Roberta calls someone “estupido” when they get the best of her - doesn’t work that way! LOL! Doesn’t that actually mean they’re more clever than she is?]

At the Hacienda La Bonita - dinner. Renata loves the meal and asks Manuela for cooking lessons for all these wonderful regional dishes since she doesn’t have much to do around there. Renata then excuses herself to go to bed sending meaningful looks at Jero. “I’ll catch you later” she tells him as she leaves.

Carlos drags Jero into an after dinner discussion. Carlos tells Jero that Alfonsina told Renata that his brother, Rafael, was the previous owner and that he named the hacienda “La Bonita” after a girlfriend. Carlos explains that Renata reacted as if it meant nothing at all to her. Jerko is perplexed yet again.

Matías checks in on the resting Roberta. “Oh poor old me! I’m expecting a baby by my sister’s husband - how do you think I feel?” she whines. Matías wants her parents to learn the truth of the baby’s father - and that it’s not his! Roberta swears she is going to tell her parents - but she has to find the right way. But oh how she wishes she had a boyfriend who could “help her out with her situation” like Gonzo did with their mother - hint, hint!

Honorio and Constanza are at dinner. [Orange juice at dinnertime?] They talk about Adriana. Honoria would like Adriana to stay with them for a while - at least try it. Wow - Constanza tells him that she loves him and agrees to give it a try! Honorio is very grateful.

Matías comes to visit Adriana. He’s still a couple of weeks away from moving into his own apartment. He’s come to tell her that he is worried - he thinks he got ahead of himself when he kissed her, and he is not ready for a new relationship yet. Adriana is willing to run the risk.

Renata is getting all dolled up in a slinky negligee set. [In bright orange? Well - it looks good on her.] She knocks on Jerko’s door. He won’t even turn around to look at her as she comes in. “I came to tell you good night” she says seductively as she slinks up behind him and starts caressing him. Ooops! Jerko is so tense - he won’t give in. I would say he has turned into a block of ice, but he is obviously really struggling with not giving in as Renata puts on some major seduction moves. But - ni modo - Jerko pulls Renata’s robe back up over her shoulders. She must be just as tired as he is - “Please go to your room to rest.” Then he walks out of his room, shutting the door right in her face! She just can’t believe it - wow!

Dr. Freaky gets home to Karina who has been waiting up till really late for his return. Guess who is wasted yet again? She scolds him for being drunk and not meeting the commitment he has to the community as a doctor. She complains about him being wasted all the time. He gets rough with her and decides this is a great time for Karina to comply with her wifely duties. [On the dining room table? What?!? This is NOT pleasant!]

OMG!, is Jerko hiding in his bathroom? Really?!? Because Renata is talking through the door to him: “Jeronimo, why do you want me to go to my room? Is this really what you want?” No answer at all - so Renata leaves, slamming the bedroom door. Then Jerko sneaks out of his bathroom - wow! - and looks at the closed bedroom door. He runs his fingers through his hair - in frustration? [I sure would like to know what the he** he is thinking. Writers? Can you explain this? What are you trying to portray here?]

Back in her room Renata remembers some of their early moments, especially when Jerko first tells her he loves her and the wonderful romantic evening with music and fire. She is crying, distraught. “What changed? Why are you acting like this? What did I do to you?” She ends up kneeling on the floor, crying.

Next morning at the Hacienda Renata is up early for a ride and Lazaro fetches her a horse - also called La Bonita! Carlos asks if there is anything wrong, but Renata denies any problems. Lazaro asks Carlos whether Renata is sad, or is it his imagination. Carlos says he doesn’t know.

Jerko comes into the kitchen looking have breakfast with his wife. Matilde is delighted to announce his wife already had breakfast and left. Jerko calls Laz and Carlos to find out that she went out riding - by herself! Carlos quizzes Jerko on it being rather obvious that that there is something going on between him and his wife. They are not acting like newlyweds and Renata seems sad and as if she feels alone. He hopes Jerko did not marry Renata for revenge, because if so Carlos would be really disappointed in him. Jerko gives Carlos that deadened face look we are all coming to hate as he watches him leave the room - not saying a word! Then he just paces, looking tense.

Renata is out riding. Oh - guess what! She runs right into Agustín who is also horse riding, imagine that! He asks after her obviously absent bridegroom. She loves the views around here, the vineyards. She hasn’t seen nothing yet, offers Aggie. Would she like to see how wine is made? Well - come to his hacienda, “Cruz de Amor”, he’d love to show her. “Why not?” she responds, and off they go. [I hope Jerko feels like someone is walking across his grave. You go Aggie! I’ve decided to name him Aggie since he is a serious agriculturalist and it’s a tip of the hat to an old rival alma mater]

Poor Karina is on a bed curled up looking hurt. Dr. Freaky comes and she screams at him to get out. He asks what the matter is, and why is she like that, still dressed, sleeping in this other room with no breakfast made for him. “Don’t you remember what happened last night?” He apparently doesn’t. She screams at him that he raped her last night, he defiled her. Dr. Freaky is freaked - it seems like he really doesn’t remember anything - but Karina thinks he’s pretending not to remember and says she’ll never forget it, nunca! [OK - so we have another Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde thing going on here!]

At Empresas Monterrubio, Honorio tells Adriana that Constanza would like to have her come stay with them for a while - at least try it out. Adriana can think about it, but Honorio would love to make up for lost time.

Renata is having a blast with Auggie, getting a tour of his hacienda [wish that were me! - I’m a serious wine buff]. Lots of gorgeous scenery. Hmmm - Alfonsina spots them strolling the vineyards together and watches. After the vineyards we get into the fermentation room with big shiny stainless steel tanks while Auggie explains the process. Wow - sounds like Auggie is giving a real winery tour. He explains that red and white wines are made by essentially the same process, except that white wine doesn’t have the grape skins.

Then they go to the aging room where the wine is aging in casks. He explains that the casks are made from American and French oak [yep - that’s what most West Coast wineries use] and the aging wine picks up flavors from the oak.

Renata is thinking that Jero doesn’t do this wine processing, right? Aggie explains that Jero just has his vineyards and sells his grape harvest, and Aggie himself has already bought Jero’s grape harvest for the next 3 years. Even though Aggie has his own vineyards, Jero’s brother was able to grow a type of grape that no one else in their region was able to cultivate, and Aggie thinks this will be his best investment, the grapes are of a great quality. Renata is surprised by this arrangement. “Did Jero not tell you this?” asks Aggie. Renata explains that she is sure he did, but she probably wasn’t paying attention to the details.

Then Aggie goes into the art of wine tasting. You have to observe the color, the transparency, the smell, and finally, the taste. Renata thinks the wine is awesome! She sees some drawings on the table and asks who does the label design. Auggie has to confess that another of his passions is drawing and design. Renata playfully confesses that she also loves design and drawing, and in fact she did the last logo for Empresas Monterrubios. “Well then you could help me,” says Aggie. Renata teases yes. Areli appears and introduces herself as Aggie’s novia. She gets a big hug for that. Renata is delighted to meet her.

Jerko is in a huff. Carlos hasn’t seen Renata. Jerko wants them to go look for her as she’s been gone too long. “And if she doesn’t want to return?” chides Carlos. Jerko says she doesn’t know the area, she could be lost (in spite of having a mare who knows how to return home). Carlos is glad Jero’s so worried - it means he does care about Renata after all.

Renata thinks the female figure outline on the label must be Areli. Areli thinks it must be some other beautiful lady. Well - obviously it’s you! says Renata - laying on the charm for everybody. Renata says she’d better return home as she has been gone a long time. Aggie goes with her to make sure she doesn’t get lost. Areli picks up the label and says “It’s you, Renata, the woman on this label is you”. [how she can figure that out from a side view female outline - I can’t imagine]

Back at the offices, Blanca declares to Adriana that she will give her all her support since she lost her mother. Adriana admits it’s been tough to concentrate at work and she would be grateful to have a friend like her.

Renata arrives back at the Hacienda. “Wow - you finally return!” says Jerko. He wants to know where she has been. Why was she so delayed? Time got away from her, and as she doesn’t have anything to do.... “At least you could have let us know. Something could have happened to you, or you could have gotten lost.” complains Jerko. “You care about what happens to me?” asks Renata. “Of course I care what happens to you!“ answers Jerko. “Well, that was what I thought before I married you, but since then it seem you don’t pay any attention to my needs or my feelings, therefore I supposed that you wouldn’t notice that I wasn’t here.” Renata pointedly replies. “Well you supposed wrong, When you’re going to go out, let me know, and don’t be gone so long. Agreed?” demands Jerko.

“Look,” says Renata, “I wouldn’t have any problem letting my husband know if he were someone who worried about me and paid attention to me. Agreed?” “Yes I was worried about you.” says Jerko, “I was just about to go out looking for you.” “You know what?” counters Renata “The things you say are very different from the things you do. If you really were my loving husband, you would be living with me, looking after our honeymoon, sharing a bed in this wonderful place. Then you would know where I was and what was happening with me!” and Renata excuses herself. Jerko just stands there frustrated. [OK - so Jerko, it’s not really working out like what you imagined, no? What were you thinking would happen anyway - you idiot!]

Matilde comes in the kitchen so excited because she saw Renata and Jero fighting. “Oh quit with the gossiping!” says Manuela, the cook, but Matilde wants know where Renata was gone for so long. Renata comes in the kitchen. “Good afternoon, is it time to eat yet! “ Manuela lists all the goodies for lunch. Wow, including a specialty of the area, lobster tacos! Renata again asks again for cooking lessons, charming Manuela.

[OK - me, me! I’m ready to hop right over there. I want my own Aggie wine tour and then cooking lessons with Manuela in regional cuisine in that lovely traditional looking kitchen. Did I mention I love Mexican food? - the real kind, that is (as opposed to Tex-mex)]




Renata is going to help out with lunch! Renata ignores Matilde’s snide comments (including a nasty one about cooking ruining one’s manicure). Matilde finally leaves and Renata asks Manuela why Matilde doesn’t like her. Manuela explains Matilde’s bad attitude. That she used to be the one running the house, so she feels strange - what else could it be? They get going with the cooking lessons.

A serious business meeting at Empresas Monterrubios. Fina bursts right in screaming her distress at everyone in the room. “Roberta has run away from home - and she left a note! She’d rather run away than reveal the father of her child! Her pregnancy is at risk! Please get her back!” This is the first Adriana has heard of Roberta’s pregnancy. Gonzo calls the immediate family to his office. Adriana suggests to Matías that Roberta likes to hang out at the country club. Maybe people there can help find her.

Back at the hacienda Matilde is arranging flowers when Jerko comes in. She makes a few disparaging remarks about his wife, finishing with does he want her to keep an eye on Renata? “Who knows where she was all morning!” Jerko scolds her for being disrespectful towards his wife.

Renata is learning how to cook the rice in the kitchen. Matilde comes in with the monogramed sheets she found in the trash. They were a brand new gift for the newlyweds. The initials are torn. The patron must be trying to say something with this! Wow - el patron must have gotten mad since Renata decided to stay with her friend instead of returning with Jero. Manuela says not to worry, Karina can fix the sheets and she shoos Matilde out of the kitchen. Renata asks if that is why Jerko is mad with her - is it because she put her friend first? The only thing Manuela can say is that el patron is a good person, if he is mad, it will pass, just be patient and things will work out. These things happen with newlyweds. “Are you sure?” asks Renata. Manuela tells her she can see she loves him and all the good efforts she is making as his wife. “I see love between both of you” Manuela assures Renata.

In his office Gonzo is reading the note with Fina, Honorio and Matías present. Roberta writes “Don’t go looking for me. I don’t what to tell you who the father is. Silence will do less damage than revealing the truth.” Gonzo swears he is going to go find her. Matías flatly states that he is not the father of Roberta’s child. Fina claims it was an act of love on Roberta’s part not to name Matías since Roberta knows Matías doesn’t love her [gag!]. Honorio wants to know why she doesn’t want to reveal the baby’s father. Matías wants to go to the club to find her. Fina wants to organize a group of friends find her.

Roberta calls Fina. She’s just arrived at Selene’s house. Fina calls her Selene on the phone and says that everyone here in Gonzo’s office is so distraught about Roberta, did she find out anything? Roberta is tickled pink that everyone is upset on her behalf - what faces are they making? Fina has Matías check Twitter for a note from Roberta. “Please! Don’t worry - I’m not alone - a little angel is with me.” [Oh please!]
Roberta, lounging in the back garden, is pleased as punch to be at Selene’s house where no one will find her. She can rest, do nothing, sunbathe. Selene makes a rude remark about wearing a bikini while pregnant, and tells Roberta she’s not going to stay shut in with her - she’s got a whole world to tend to.

Gonzo leaves Roberta a phone message asking her to return and that they will find a solution as a family. Gonzo will take Fina home [oh she’s in need of total support at such a stressful time! Those high voices in the background music when Fina is practicing her evil manipulations are really starting to get to me!] But Fina can’t leave the office without another dig at Matías about young men taking responsibility for the consequences of their actions. Poor Gonzo - he now feels that he needs to find Roberta as soon as possible since it will affect poor little Fina’s health. He leaves.

Alone together, Honorio asks Matías is he really not the father? If not, he needs to clarify this for everyone - including Adriana.

But poor Gonzo - he can’t even leave the building without getting a message from Dr. Money that he needs to talk to him urgently.

Back at the vineyards (finally!) Carlos is giving Jero grape cultivation lessons. He explains about grape growing depends on the microclimate and about transplanting strains of grapes. Alfonsina shows up holding up a couple of vine shoots Carlos explains how the vines grow. Jero thinks he could really get into this whole grape growing thing. Carlos tells Jero that Rafa was always dreaming big about the Hacienda. Alfonsina comes again to say there are some people that want to see Jero about working the grape harvest again. Jero tells Alfonsina to teach him all about the grape harvest.

Poor Gonzo is at Dr. Suinaga’s (i.e. Dr. Money’s) office getting the bad news. In spite of the treatment, the tumor has grown 10% in less than a month! What are the options? Can Gonzo take her somewhere for advanced treatment? Fina mustn't travel, she can’t fly, can’t experience altitude changes without severe consequences. Sorry, Gonzo, you’re wife’s a goner, the doctor tells him. [Me? - I’d be jumping for joy! But poor Gonzo - his hands are really full with the dirty tricks of his evil wife and her devil spawn]

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Vocabulary

Wine terminology:
las barricas - the casks
roble - oak
cosecha - harvest
reposar - to rest - important for a woman with a high risk pregnancy. For wine - to age.
vendimia - grape harvest
el sarmiento - vine shoot
las etiquetas - the labels

Other vocab:
infeliz - officially translates as wretch, but in TN contexts it usually means bastard
decepcionado - disappointed (This is one of those false cognates - remember!)
lograr - to achieve, to accomplish
tanto así de plano? - just like that? (this is best I can discern for this phrase Renata used)
Qué bárbaro! - How awesome! (Not to be confused with “Qué barbaridad” which means how awful)
No me digas! - Don’t tell me!
cuanto antes - as soon as possible
ultrajar - defile, outrage
recién hechos - freshly made
Se le vaya a estropear el manicure - You might ruin your manicure
delantal - apron
sábanas - sheets
desahuciado - hopeless, far gone
estar desahuciado. - to be a goner

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