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• Maria tries to convince Fer that Cruz loves her and she shouldn't be pushing him away. Fer says no. Ever since the recording career started things have been different. Hardly home, stopped coming with her to therapy. Fer says she even saw Fer and Diana-ho kissing.
• Millie gets the word about the operation. Jarochas come back from someplace with the gossip rag. Millie mini-freaks.
• Cruz storms into Diana-ho's office. He's peesed.
• Os is leaving the house. He has no other choice. He tells Vic she has every right to be happy. Vic is confused. Os says she won't forgive him. She says no, she's forgiven him. She forgave him a long time ago and just didn't realize it. For her part everything is forgiven (srsly? We put up with all that crap and you say you forgave him a long time ago? grrrrr. Damn you TdA...I can't quit you!) He was right, she can't be forgiven if she is not capable of forgiving. Os asks if she has forgiven him with all her heart. She's not just saying words into the wind? Yup she really has. No bitterness or anything. She doesn't remember how much he hurt her (or something like that.)
• Cruz is still fussin'. I don't pay close attention to what Diana-ho has to say. She slimes on him. She tells him she can make him a big star or ruin him. His choice. He gives her the stink eye, pushes her away and leaves. Diana-ho tells herself he will eventually fall for her "charms." pppht.
• Maria asks Fer is she's talked to Cruz. She says no. Maria holds up her story with Max as an object lesson. Confront and Clarify is her motto....yeah...riiiight.
• Don Tonto Joel and Jarochas while Chente convinces Napo to declare himself to Millie.
• Os asks about Dr. Voice. Vic is happy when she's with him. Warm fuzzies blah blah blah. She's just not sure if it's love. Os won't stand in her way if her happiness is with Dr. Voice. (I'm Team Os....just sayin')
• Vic flashes back to the good times and the bad times with both Os and Dr. Voice. She decides to go talk to PJP.
• Dr. Voice is thinking of Vic. He lerves her. He cancels the rest of his appointments. He's gonna....
• Napo is still muy pollón, but he wants Millie to marry him. She has to think about it.
• ....take a walk and remember his first wife who conveniently told him to find someone after she goes. Since his wife died, he hadn't found a woman that could make him feel the way Vic did. I think he's gonna make her choose between him and Os (I'm team Os, this means Vic will end up with Voice.)
• PJP tells Vic to let her heart guide her.
• Voice is back home after his walk and Leo comes to visit.
• Gui is whining to Burnie about Os screwing up his premiere. Gui kinda has her by the you know whats because of the DVD. She sort of hopes he goes to jail and gets a taste of what she suffers. She hates traitors like him. Gui reminds her about her role in the kidnapping. Burnie finally dismisses him. Gui makes a threat as he leaves. Burnie just says they'll both go down. After he leaves she tells her letter opener that no one can destroy Burnie de Iturbide.
• Max visits PJP for some counsel too. Max is torn between his two moms. They talk moms for a bit. PJP says we've both got crazy moms, but we need to be grateful they gave us life.
• Leo whines to Dr Voice about hurting Max and  her problems quitting alcohol. She tells Dr. Voice he doesn't understand what it's like. He says he does because he to was once duhn duhn duhn an alcoholic!
• We get a  random scene with the thugs who have a phone video of Linda-ho's "accident." He's talking about it 'cause he saw a girl that reminded him of Xi (but she was disguised, right?) He says he would totally remember/recognize her if he saw her.
• Speaking of Xi. She and Gui blah blah in the parking deck. She gets all "how was the premiere?" He pulls out the dagger that is supposed to be a prop. Xi cuts her self, bleeds. They get turned on. Ewww. 
• Dr. Voice helps Leo with her affirmations so she won't be a drunk anymore.
• At a magazine stand, Max sees the article about Diana-ho and Cruz at...who conveniently walks up. Max yells at him. Cruz says it's a lie. Max reminds Cruz that the whole Linda business was a direct result of fame. People will prey on Cruz. Max will not stand by and watch his sister suffer like his mom did. Cruz says he's headed over to get everything cleared up if Max wants to come along.
• Burnie hears about Os' accident on the set. She says it's divine punishment that he deserves.
• Max and Cruz are in the magazine offices and they want a retraction. The editor tells Cruz Diana-ho was the "source." Cruz wants them to print that he is happily married to his florecita. Later, Max asks Cruz  if sacrificing his happiness with Fer is worth the fame.
• Vic and Fer are gabbing in the hospital. Max brings Cruz in and asks Vic if she will give them a little privacy. Fer asks who's side Max is on. Max says the side of truth. Before Max leaves, he tells Fer not to be impulsive and to listen. Cruz tries to explain. Fer sings her "I'm a cripple" song. Cruz begs. Fer tells him to leave. He leaves. They each cry on opposite sides of the door.
• After the commercial break, Nati and Maria are talking on the phone. Nati is telling Maria that Cruz is packing and getting ready to leave forever. Maria repeats this info... that he's leaving for Rancho Childe (?) Luckily Fer eavesdrops and hears that part before Maria continues the convo outside Fer's room. Fer drags herself out of the bed and into the wheelchair. She dresses and sneaks out of the hospital. The takes a cab to the bus station. We see her begging to get past security. She is denied, but a passenger with a question distracts the guard. Fer wheels her way to the terminal where Cruz is sitting in his bus waiting for it to leave. Of course, he doesn't see her. She keeps screaming "Cruz!" She decides to get up out of the chair. Several minutes of struggling, falling, crawling and me sitting on the edge of my seat screaming inwardly "Cruz!!!! Look!!! Loook!!!!" (Hubs was asleep, I couldn't yell out loud.) Finally Cruz turns around and sees Fer struggling. Several minutes of Cruz begging the bus driver to open the door. I'm screaming too. Finally Cruz gets of the damn bus and runs to his florecita. Smoochies, mi riqueza and love talk. I'm squeeing and ginning like a fool. 

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Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #7 at this link.

On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 25 start at this link.

Carlos sent me a rather intriguing picture from today's episode. Thanks!

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Now we have capitulo 53. I wll try to fill in 54 with more detail on Wed. for posterity but meanwhle thanks for all the help to fill in events.

From last week: The great rescue is underway, Carlos and Jero leave a perplexed Matilde saying they are going out. The orange negligee and ecru neck brace clad Renata climbs painfully into her bed, instantly asleep. Arely springs her poolside wine and kisses ruse on Augustin. Next we see feet approach the unlocked gate, and pass through closing but not locking. The camera slowly pans over to sleeping beauty just as Jero wraps her in her blanket and she weakly protests, don’t take me as he sweeps her out of the door only to meet the business end of Ezek’s polished shot gun.

Meanwhile back at casa MonteLoco, Roberta continues her harangue about her poor sweet Mamie missing. Her acting is having its intended effect on Pappy Gonzo and to a lesser extent on Consta y Honorio y Matias, but when Gonzo says perhaps Fina’s doctor will have a better idea of where she may be, Roberta asks what does her doctor have to do with anything. Gonzo sputters while Consta says, it’s time to tell Roberta the truth. He tenderly delivers the news that her mother doesn’t want her to know that she is suffering from a brain tumor. Roberta in her finest staged whine of distress says “no puede ser” it can’t be, my Mommy can’t be this ill. She blames her mother’s behavior on her fear that Gonzo is ready to leave her for that rat Regina. But this isn’t true is it? Gonzo assures that room that he only went to Regina to help her fly the gravely gored Antonio to a city hospital for lifesaving treatment, nothing more. Roberta with her pretty face twisted by its accustomed spite, spits out that her ma’s disappearance is totally his fault, he should have been concerned only for her every whim not the Rat Regina’s Agonized Antonio. It’s all your fault, she runs up the stairs.

Meanwhile back at the ranch, Jero with his pretty face twisted by spite spits out to rifle toting Ezequiel that he has come to rescue HIS wife and he isn’t leaving without her while Renata’s ecru collared neck flops painfully and the men argue the finer points of trespass –vs- rescue. The gun goes off scaring the waiting Carlos and interrupting the kissing Arely and Aug. It even wakes up the drugged Renata who insists that she does not want to leave or be rescued. Jero leaves in a huff, Aug looks vaguely pleased, Renata looks devastated but firm.

In a restaurant, Fina gets a blink blink, it’s a text message from Roberta that Gonzo has arrived from the cucaracha Regina. Satisfied grins light the room. Said cucaracha at the hospital tries to get information from the nurse on Antonio without success. Mama and Inez worry but Inez discusses her conversation with Isidro that their son is worried about Antonio but is doing okay with his father. She shares that he is so brave about the coming bone marrow transplant treatment without complaint (sin queharse). She also dreads the month of isolation he will face and they will have to endure. Regina and her mom console Inez and are sure the treatment will be a success, Inez responds that the same will be true of Antonio so his goring will soon be a memory with only a scar (cicatriz). Isidro and hijo who assures his pappy that he is no longer afraid of having leukemia but he at first thought it was his fault that he had done something bad. He has learned from films that the bad people are usually the ones that die of an illness but he doesn’t believe it anymore. Isidro tells him that illness and death are parts of life and it is an opportunity to distinctly know the value of life and to discover his mission in life. The sweet scene ends with father and son exclaiming that each is the best son/father in the world and they love each other. Nice relief from the rancorous scene at MonteLoco.

Fina returns with feigned innocence at everyone’s concern that she disappeared. She baby talks that she doesn’t know where she went, why is everyone in such a shortstwisting mood? Well, Roberta announces that they were just excited to share the engagement of her and Matias whom she squeezes in a half hammer lock of luvvvvv… Fina goes up to dress up acting quite confused, Gonzo goes to call the doctor to tell him Fina returned, Consta wants to clear out but Roberta begs them all to stay as a family to support her poor Mom she hugs a reluctant Matias again in front of all while a saddened Adriana looks on.

Oh lordy so much sickness: back at the ranch, Augie Doggie is promising Renata that Jero will never again enter his hacienda without his prior authorization! Renata is beaming that she felt the love from jero’s rescue attempt and Arely assures her he really showed his love but Augie insists with finger wagging that it only showed that this domineering man was asserting his rights over his wife whom he regards as his property which he intends to control (and he should know, no?). Augie shifts to assuring her she only has to ask for anything at all that she needs. Renata thanks them both pointedly for all they have done for her but Augie strong arms Arely so he can get her out of the room too. Arely weakly submits. Renata looks pensive while in Augies office he questions Ezek to discover how this breach of security occurred. Ezek insists he had checked the locks and alarms but it was turned off, he thought he was encountering a robber. Augie shakes fingers again that Ezek is to question every worker to find out what they saw and he is determined to find out who was the TRAITOR here, he and Arely share stern looks.

Back at La Bonita, Matilde and Manuela want to know what happened that he tried to rescue his wife but Jero wants to go sleep and demands that there be no gossiping (chismes) over this event. Matilde walks away seeing Jero hold his head in his hands. For once she seems to realize that she isn’t significant here.

The MonteLoco diningroom becomes a macabre scene of family dining. Fina feigns sensitivity while rubbing in that now even Adriana’s appearance as Honorio’s daughter must make the barren Consta feel a bit family like. Ewwww, indigestable conversation, eh? The blessed Adriana adds that Renata is missing from this family gathering and she must want to know of the impending marriage of her dear sister. Gonzo promises to call Renata, her cell phone might be missing but Fina settles the unknown by insisting that the lack of contact from Renata means that she doesn’t care about any of them and has no interest in how they are doing, period. Consta says perhaps Renata did not get the messages to call home. Fina says it’s obvious that Renata is merely showing her lack of love for the family. Roberta doesn’t miss a beat in assuring her auntie that her mom is always right and Renata is showing her lack of concern in their lives. (Shudders and a sense of dread for dessert, anyone?)

The doctor delivers the news that Antonio is barely out of danger but his situation is still grave. Mama wants to know when they can go in to see Antonio. Doc says the first 72 hours are critical for his recuperation they need to see how the medications are taking hold maybe they can visit him tomorrow.

Sunlight shines on the vineyard while Lazaro and Cari stroll among the vines. He chants about cariño, Cariña and he confesses his true love for her. He asks if she can imagine how their love and life could be as we are whisked into a dream sequence of the lovers in embrace being serenaded by the romantic Juan Luis Guerra right there in the vineyard.


53, Part 2:
Renata finally reaches Adriana and the worried friends make plans to share all the strange happenings in both hacienda and city. Renata promises to tell of her problems but first must beg Adriana to tell no one but to get some information for her that she will send her by email.

Manuela serves breakfast and some motherly/womanly advise with Jero. She wants to counsel him as though he were her son. He agrees to humor her. She lets him know that women want to be the boss of their own life and be the property of nobody. She asks if she should stop or go on. Go on, he says. She observes that with his attitude, every time he acts like he owns Renata he pushes her further away. He sees this but can’t stand the fact that she has fled to the hacienda (arms) of Augustin. She adds that if he loves Renata he needs to change his tactics or Augustin will win her away. Manuela notes that Renata has so much dignity. Augustin looks thoughtful and understanding for the moment but we know that might be an illusion.

Egad, Alfonsina is seeking counsel again from the Padre who thinks she is continuing her strange fantasies. Apparently she doesn’t have a lot of insight either but goes on to tell Padre that she was pretending that her story of lust and unfaithfulness was a fantasy with telenovelas (seems plausible to me) but in reality she really has committed sins with a real doctor and has betrayed her marriage and her best friend. Padre is muy impactada to learn that it is his idol, Dr. Alvaro. She slept with him and betrayed her friend Carina.

Carina is escorted by the love besotted Lazaro who promises to come back to pick her up from Augies that evening. As he drives off Dr. Sleeze sidles up to see if she has made up her mind to come back to him. Definitely NOT, and quit pressuring me, she returns. Meanwhile the Padre is becoming as purple as his prayer shawl and declares that it would be a disaster to make a public revelation of all this slimy sin but she must promise to never, never do it again. It will take much penitence to erase this grave sin. She adds that she didn’t love him but Alvaro forced her to continue to do the nasty.

We find out that Adriana seeks out Matias to have him find out how much of a fortune Jero has since he knew him in

Arely tells Jero that the hacienda is now being guarded carefully. He worries that Renata risks danger but Arely says you are the one who is in danger. Augustin will be the most dangerous of enemies. (No kidding! Some of us already have suspected this.)

Back at the hospital, Regina recounts that Antonio only reprised his toreador life to show is love for her (and the crowd yells, not such a wise method) and now Antonio’s life hangs in the balance. Inez sagely answers that nothing is certain in life but how do you feel. Regina confesses that she was ready to terminate their relationship but with his condition she can’t bring herself to end it. Inez knows she wouldn’t want to feel more guilty. (is anyone else getting the scent of inconvenient person here?). Regina kindly says that Antonio’s demonstration of love through the bull fight and the wedding plans is his way to get over the tragic loss of his family. Regina wonders when she can get out of this but Inez assures her that she will know when and can’t do it earlier or later than when the time is right. She thanks Inez for being such a good friend, what would she do without her. Inez urges her to go home to take a bath and change clothes.

Back to the harpy nest. Roberta wants to talk wedding dresses but Fina is in a snit. She knows that Gonzo is with her because he feels obligated not because he loves her. Roberta chimes in that it is equal to her situation with Matias but she can’t really complain as things are moving along. Fina still complains that Gonzo is more concerned with being at Regina’s side and this is not turning out as she intended. Roberta gives her a kiss and tries to cheer her up with the news that the photos she got of Consta and Chema are ready for exposing and ruining the marriage of her fox of an aunty when the good Honorio sees the evidence of Consta’s infanticide (killing the baby part of Chema? I guess). Oh no, no Fina insists that this is not the time to spring a side show when she needs all the attention on herself. In fact it is best if Roberta gives her the photos so she can control the timing, obviously not trusting Roberta to pull off such a dirty trick while she is still in training to be a bigger monster. She doesn’t want to disappoint stalker BFF but Fina puts her foot down that her fidelity is with HER.

Consta and Honorio show up at the hospital to check with Regina on Antonio’s condition. She was just on her way home to bath and rest since he seems out of the worst danger. Just behind them is Gonzo who swoops in with an offer to drive her to her bath… but she thanks him that he has done too much. If not for his efforts to transport Antonio, he would not be alive. She will never forget his kindness and Inez has loaned her car. But Gonzo begs to be her driver, C and H look a bit uncomfortable but his earnest look sways.

Back to the Baja, Ezekiel confides in Lazaro that he has nothing against Jeronimo but was following orders of Augustin’s. Lazaro says our bosses will have rows (broncas) but we should not have to fight among ourselves. You, Alfonsina, Carina, Matilde and I have been friends and love each other. We are not people to fight. Ezek, asks about Carina taking refuge at La Bonita with Jero’s permission when Augie drove her off, but Lazaro says in reality it was Renata who gave Carina permission to come there. The two continue to agree that they should not take on the fights of the two patrones.

Regina shows up at home and finds a box on the table that scares her but with her Mom, the box is opened to reveal the wedding dress. Mom worries about postponing the wedding while Antonio recovers. Regina cares only about him and her daughter. Mom goes shopping and Regina clutches the dress saying Antonio with such sadness.

Speaking of sad, Renata quietly creeps into La Bonita while their sad song ushers in Jero who comes forward eagerly, you have returned!. She places a hand on his chest. As they gaze sadly, we switch to a sad looking Augie who makes a phone call to Gonzo who is surprised to hear from him. He assures Gonzo that he is a great friend still of Renata and for this reason he wants to invite him and the family to the wine harvest (vindimia) of the Valley of Guadelupe to surprise Renata. He also wants to invite the family to stay in his hacienda Cruz de Amor to give Renata a thrill.

Renata looks anything but thrilled as she asks Jero why he pretended to be bankrupt and lied to her. He protests that it was only because he wanted to be sure she was marrying him for love. She answers that of course she only married him for love and she had great hopes of a full life loving but no she has been met with tricks and lies on his part. He says she lied first telling him she was named Adriana, but Renata isn’t taking this stupid line, let’s be adults, no this lie didn’t really hurt anyone but his lies are hurtful with evil intention. His defence is that he was sure she was after money and can she deny that she was ambitious (oh pleeeeze). You rejected real love why did you reject Rafa. She is surprised and demands to know how his dead brother Rafa has anything at all to do with their relationship. Gee, guess we are headed toward a big party.

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Summary: The lines are drawn as the revolution begins. Trouble brews in the palace when the vireina is exposed as a cheat. Alejo realizes that he will always love Pola and finally reads the letter. Nariño must be released from jail as he is the choice of the junta to lead the revolution. The crowd gets out of control, and we see Hell in Sámano’s eyes.

MONDAY

A letter arrives for the viceroy from Popayan. This is just what I need, he says.

In Santa Fé Pola just misses seeing Alejo – she walks away from Arcos who flirts with her and calls him a saltimbuco (jerk) like you, turns away and Alejo catches up with Arcos.

At the manse Leandro will not let his father see the letter. After all that I did for you. What did you do for me, ask Leandro. You prevented me from getting married and having a family. You did all that for Alejo – you never thought about me. I wanted to solve family problems, says Francisco. Alejo has always been better than me. I am going to dedicate myself to living for pleasure.

Domingo tells Gertrudis that he is going to fix Juliano forever. The galeno has to look at Cata to find out why she doesn’t get pregnant. Look at her? When he realizes where, he says no. She doesn’t treat me like she loves me. Gertrudis suggests that he take a bath so that he doesn’t stink like a horse; buy some more elegant clothes, and get some of the tobacco stains off his teeth. So, if I do these things, will Cata love me. Yes, real soon.

Bernarda and Nicolasa help clean up Juliano. He got this for a look. Is that true, Juliano. You must act differently. Why would a woman like that look at me? So, can this woman have him beaten at will, says Nicolasa. Juliano tells her that this is the life we have. She is encaprichada (betwitched) with you, replies Nicolasa.

Santa Fé: The troops march into the city. Baraya goes to the front and calls a halt. He calls Alejo – we haven’t met. Accompany me, he says to Alejo. After hearing about what happened to you in Madrid, It is clear that you support the king to the death. It is more difficult now that France is involved. Can I confide in you, alférez?

Sámano arrives at the palace. What’s happening. Una sublevación (insurrection, revolt) in Quito. The people in jail are dead. Oidor Jurado says this is a very grave accusation. Do you susggest that we march against Popayan. We must find out if Tacón followed the law. The other governor says Jurado doesn’t have enough experience. Sámano sneers at the death of those men The creoles are cowards. Her majesty: we have confusing information that we cannot confirm. Vireina to the viceroy: they have a right to know. Napoleon threw Fernando VII off the throne. There is no government. Now they have a French king. Sámano – Spain has a French king. If the creoles find out about this they will take over here. Her majesty advises that it is very important that nobody find out about this.

Baraya – we want to be sure our country doesn’t fall into French hands. Some of the officials have shown sympathy for France, and Sámano is inciting the Viceroys – can we count on you, he asks Alejo. Sámano is as against France as we are, says Alejo. Alejo tells Baraya that he has his word. Iglesias takes note as he lurks in a corner.

Palace –What would happen if France takes over? What would we do asks governor Jurado. Vireina: America is condemned to the same fate at Spain. What do we do asks Jurado again. The viceroy will let them know as the solution will arrive when it should. Now, this info must not leave this room.

Prison – Báltasar is let out for some some air and sunshine, but Nariño is denied this privilege.

Magda teaches her daughter how to sew. A letter arrives for Magda. It is the governor’s reply to our pleas: …I am very sorry I cannot help you. I have orders .. I understand your pain .. .When are they going to let him out, mama, asks the little girl. Magda shakes her head.

In Popayan Ignacia is packing. Francisco enters – you don’t seem to be happy about your trip. I am not. Aren’t you going to Peru. No – to the convent. The only way to save this marriage is to do what Gaspar requires. Do you think so. Alejo will not go after the mestiza. I am going to pray for him every day so that he doesn’t end up with her. It would have to look like Alejo is crazy for you for your father to allow you two together, but, she doesn’t understand. Men like women they have to conquer. But for me he is life or death. No, says Francisco, for Alejo it is a question of life or death – not for you

As Sámano gets all dressed up in civilian clothes Iglesias passes on info to him that Sabaraín talked to Baraya. It appears that they know each other, reports Iglesias. Nobody must know about this. Where are you going. To Don Jorge’s. He packs a pistol. I am sure that the info that I carry with me will have the impact that I want the creoles to feel, and that the viceroys will put the fate of this country in my hands.

Arco walks down the street smiling. Was it a girl, Alejo asks. Yes. All you want to talk about is girls. And what about Pola? Alejo doesn’t want to talk about that subject.

Pola is helping Facundo arrange fruit. An official by the name of Llorentes approaches and asks him to pay taxes. She tries to find out what is happening and is told not to interfere. Carbonel listens. She keeps butting in and clearly annoys the man. She gets in an argument – you peninsulares think you have blue blood and that the rest of us have blood like tomatoes.

At Jorge’s, Sámana says the American land belongs to our king. France is sending emissaries to get this land. Fernando VII did not get the throne back. I am not disposed to betray Spain. Nor are we, says Jorge. The viceroys are prepared to defend it to death. You could end up like the people of Quito – in prison, ask Jorge? – no dead.

A young boy asks Arco and Alejo to break up a disturbance in the market.

Jorge tells his friends – well you heard it. And the viceroy is doing nothing. The French king is not legitimate. We will not permit it. Our moment of power has arrived.

The official – what you are saying is very serious. We are not going to stop annoying this chapetón (a European lately arrived in America). I am saying the truth – thief. We are not going to permit you to abuse us.

Alejo and Arco arrive. Both Alejo and Pola look shocked. Arco looks pleased.

The revolutionaries conclude that to take power, they have to have the support of the people. Why does Sámano have so much information. He doesn’t want to help the French. Maybe what he wants is for us to reveal ourselves so that he can take the power of the viceroys. If Sámano takes power there will be too much bloodshed. Baraya will do everything to avoid it.

Pola looks at Alejo like they are in a different world. Lloretes wants Alejo to take her prisoner.

Gaspar – what are you doing María Ignacia? These are my clothes. Gaspar – you are not going on vacation. She sends them back. Acacia is left to care for Francisco and María Teresa.

The ruckus continues in the market. Who called who a thief and chapatón? I don’t ask pardon of anyone. Alferez – do your duty, says Llorentes. I will jail you too, Alejo replies. What is your name – Alejo Sabaraín. He turns away from Pola. She says thanks for defending me. What are you doing in Santa Fe? He asks. Have you married? She wants to know. Why are you offending a peninsular? Didn’t you receive my letter, asks Pola? You wrote that I robbed your honor, says Alejo. You don’t understand, she says, but finally she sees how angry he is and how futile the conversation has gotten and replies, Yes I said it.. Arco asks her if she remembers him – your future husband.

Nariño says he may not have sun, but he will not die of hunger. Báltasar is feeding me. Tonito brings him food. They have left our mother nothing to sell, says Tonito. She needs help urgently.

Magda faints in the kitchen. Her nose is bleeding.

Tonito tells his father that he will not leave. Have you heard anything about what is happening in Cartagena. Yes, says Tonito, the commission looks on Cartagena favorably – the junta. It is because the situation in Spain is very serious, says Nariño.

The revolutionaries believe it is the moment for them to form a junta Americana. Carbonel is closest to the people in town. People will follow you. Carbonel is firm. He does not want to form a government with the viceroys. Jorge calls him bruto (course), and Carbonel agrees. When they agree to dispose of the viceroys, Carbonel agrees to work with them.

In preison Nariño asks if there will be a similar junta in Santa Fé. What bothers me says Tonito is that you are not there. You are the best fighter for human rights. Baraya, Carbonel, Petrona –people may not follow them.

Jorge – Get rid of the vr – yes, why not. The viceroy depends on Spain. And Spain must not continue deciding our destiny. Jorge – it would be wonderful to make our own decisions. We have to convince the people that a junta would act in their best interest without all these taxes. Carbonel – can we count on you. Yes, I know a lot of people like Jorge.

Pola runs after Alejo – please let me explain. There is nothing to explain. I don’t want to talk to you. She is deeply hurt – why are you crying, he asks. Ever Since the last time I saw you I imagined what it would be like to see you, but this is a nightmare. It doesn’t matter. Are you already married. He lies. Yes, I’m already married and I shouldn’t talk to a woman. I understand, says Pola. She wishes him happiness – that he wil be very happy. Thank you. Arcos is angry. Pola is devastated.

The little family gathering, including Acacia arrives at the convent. Your father made an agreement with the mother superior for a year – you have to understand. When the punishment is over I promise it will be as before. Gaspar tells Ignacia that this is for her own good. Ignacia still insists that the mestiza, the mestiza caused this. Gaspar – you are righr Eusebia says that a year will pass quickly.

Cata finishes praying. Nicolasa arrives and wants to know what she is doing. She will not take the drink from Nic. Nic – you are crazy because Juliano will not pay attention to you. Cata – you are ridiculous. Nicolasa tells her that Juliano will never love her. Cata says I am beautiful and distinguished I am a doña. You are a slave. But, Nicolasa end it with your husband promised that our child would be free.

TUESDAY

Gertrudis wants t know what Nicolasa said to Cata, but Cata just says “nothing.”

Pola asks Alejo, can’t we be friends. Our destinies cross. You cannot find another unconditional friend, she pleads.

I will consider it, says Alejo, but the feelings between you and me have changed. He takes the medal and his fingers linger and touch hers.

In the convent Ignacia is dressed as a nun. She shouts out ‘’isn’t anybody going to speak to me while I am here?” She screams get me out of here.

Carbonel promises his band of brothers that he will go house to house and village to village to win support. They all agree that Sámano must not find out. Carbonel admits that he knows his limitations and that everyone should decide what type of government they should have. Jorge, the snob, says everybody, like artists and workmen? Finally, they all agree that the village should decide. Then they want Nariño to be the leader. They plan to free him from prison.

Domingo goes to see the mayor who is very busy, but not too busy to ask if Domingo knows anything about Pola. Nada, says Domingo. Domingo asks the mayor where he gets his clothes.

Anyway, the other three revolutionaries know that they need Carbonel. But, Jorge says that with Carbonel, we open the door for Nariño. They also have to insure that Baraya won’t let Sámano create a river of blood.

At the royal palace, the vireina and Sámano converse. He asks: Do you think the creoles merit a lesson? But, the dear lady still does not want to risk her fortune. She still warns him to be sure that they don’t find out what is going on in Spain (they already know it). He still wants to know the threat she is concerned about. Tell me, he demands, but she will not do that.

Meanwhile Sr. Portacarrero goes to the palace, and the town gossips note his presence.

Gaspar gives papers from Spain to Francisco and tells him how to manage the house and slaves. He also tells Francisco to be careful with the paintings (cuadros) while Eusebia tells María Teresa about the care and feeding of Ignacia’s piano.

You really don’t trust us, says Francisco. Rest assured, we will take care of everything. Gaspar tells him that it is very hard for him to accept that Francisco got his daughter to lie. Francisco just makes up another story. Yes, I know, says Gaspar – you did it just to spare Alejo from the mestiza. Francisco says that he has spent the better part of his life separating Alejo from the mestiza.

Arcos defends Pola. Alejo tells him that Pola is the woman who stole his heart. But, you told her you were married. She is very clever, says Alejo. She accused me of robbing her honor, and she took money from my father. My brother said he saw her living with slaves. But, you told me you didn’t trust your brother. Arcos says that she doesn’t look like a liar to him. Do you think she would have returned the medal to you? And then Iglesias arrives on the scene and tells Alejo that Sámano wants to see him.

Pola walks down the street crying. She stops at a corner and Carbonel arrives on the scene. He asks permission to speak to her. She, of course, wants to speak to him. He wants to know if she is still interested in their cause. They need the support of the people. She says she can pull them in and raise their spirits (enredar and animar). Llorente (tax collector) is userero (unscrupulous money lender). You can count on me. Petra lurks in the background.

Domingo arrives at the homestead dressed as a fop. Cata stifles a laugh. He wants to know if she likes what she sees. You’re very elegant. Did your title arrive? (Apparently Domingo has been trying to buy a title.) No, he says, it is very difficult for things to arrive from Spain.

As Gaspar and Eusebia leave the mansion, she asks that when María Ignacia completes her punishment, will you reconsider? Eusebia still thinks she can change his mind, and Gaspar ends the conversation with “…as long as it doesn’t cost me another dowry.”

Domingo tells Gertrudis that marrying Cata was a mistake and that she will never look at him.

Sámano asks Alejo about the incident in the market. We only believe the word of the noble, not the chuspa (peasants). Do you understand? Do you understand? Why didn’t you detain the girl?

Meanwhile Petra goes through Pola’s box, and she finds Matea’s earrings. Pola enters and asks what she is doing. You stole them from Matea. Enter Matea – I gave them to her. Why don’t you like Pola, asks Matea. The mestizos are not to be trusted, says Petra. From this day on Matea tells her that she has to get along with Pola. When Pola and Matea are alone, Pola asks Matea if she has eve given Petra a dress or earrings. No. Maybe that’s it. Then she tells Matea that Alejo is in Santa Fé.

None of your explanations suffice for not detaining the girl. That girl incited the people against peninsular Llorente. I am going to give you another chance. This land belongs to Spain, and the Spanish get preferences in everything. We will soon have you fight for this land against those who would take it. There will be rivers of blood (we’ve heard that before).

Pola tells Matea that she returned the medal. He married. I knew this was going to happen. He never trusted me. Matea tells her to forgive this society that judges on the color of skin. Now things have changed. They are going to form an American junta. They want me to help. If these plans happen, Nariño will return.

Magda talks about the possibility of a junta, also, and that if their father decides to do it, they will support him. Her nose bleeds again. The maid tells the children that happens when people don’t eat.

Francisco asks the maid for the keys to wine cellar. He is all dressed up in Gaspar’s clothes and he tells María Teresa not to wait for him for dinner. She is appalled because they promised to take care of things, including Gaspar’s clothes.

Cata whips herself again. She is going for purification. What is wrong with me? She wants the thoughts to leave her head. Outside Juliano walks in the moonlight and flashes back to his conversation with Nicolasa – they are our owners … and then he remembers the incident with Cata.

Ignacia is hungry. Finally, an older nun opens the door and tells her she must be calm. I am in jail, and I am hungry. My father paid a lot of money for this. The nun tells Ignacia that she brought her food, but that in this place the most important food is spiritual. She also tells Ignacia that she will return in a week to see if her soul is ready for God. Ignacia only wants to pray to God to keep Alejo away from the mestiza so that she can marry him.

Alejo looks at the medal, and he remembers when he gave it to Pola. I gave it to her to have an excuse to return to her – and then he remembers The Kiss.

Pola cries in her bed.

Later at the cuartel Arcos remarks to Alejo that the situation is complicated? The rest of troops from Santa Fé have arrived from Popayan. Alejo sees Leandro. They are actually glad to see one another. Leandro asked for permission to join this troop. But, that is not the real reason he is here. He wanted to get away from their father.

Pola tells Matea that she is going to a meeting. Petra makes an excuse to Matea to get some time off, but, she is really following Pola.

Leandro tells about receiving a letter that will show him what a snake their father is. I have it. Take it. It is from the mestiza. Aren’t you going to read it? I can wait, says Alejo.

A lot of people are going to the meeting. Pola catches up with Facundo. Petra lurks.

Alejo introduces Leandro to Arcos. Sámano has callled all of us We are at the punto de reventar (breaking point).

At the royal palace Sámano asks the viceroy what is this. He is told it is a list of men who should be behind bars because they are accused of conspiracy against the viceroy of Nueva Granada. If it is true what the creoles are planning he doesn’t have to consult the vireina. Sámano is ready to do his duty.

Baraya and the revolutionaries: 30th of July – market day. Can we call on your support? Baraya says the troops don’t know our plans. He has to think about how to communicate with the troops. We have to get to the people.

Pola is doing a good job of getting to the people. Get anything she tells them – sticks, machetes. Then they all go inside a building.

Sámano is holding forth in front of the troops. We have to defend Spain from a group of traitors who are trying to take power. The moment to defend our country has arrived. They are using the excuse of defending the interests of Spain, but they are just trying to take power. They are trying to get the support of the people.

WEDNESDAY

In front of the troops Sámano begins, we are in a state of high alert. Alejo wants to know if we are going to fire against the people. Sámano says if necessary. In times of war there are two sides – our side and the enemy. Don’t forget that when the moment arrives.

Baraya – the troops aren’t going to fire against the people. Here we are all Spaniards. Don Camilo Torres says that as of tomorrow there will be a big difference between the Spanish and the Spanish-Americans.

They are trying to avoid violence and still believe there is hope for a junta. Jorge says that the viceroy believes in him. They ask Jorge to lead a commission to meet with the viceroy, but he declines. Don Camilo steps up and volunteers.

At the meeting, Pola tells the people that we have to help in the formation of the junta.

The revolutionaries wonder if the king of Spain is going to continue being their king. They debate. The final answer is “never.” Carbonel agrees.

At the cuartel Leandro says that the situation is now complicated. Alejo asks Leandro if he thinks Sámano will order them to fire on the people. Leandro: remember the military – listen a lot, obey a little. Have you read the letter, he asks Alejo. She is not the woman for me, but I will never love another. Leandro tells him that he is ridiculous. Pola is in Santa Fé. She returned the medal to me. I never thought you would get it back remarks Leandro. You should not read the letter.

The revolutionaries decide not to include the viceroy in the junta. Do you know Nariño they ask of the comisionado. ….yes….I intervened for him. He was in a mazmorra and now that he is in a better prison he is getting better. The new governor of Cartagena is decent. Baraya says that he will be here just when we need him. The do not want to include Carbonel and coincidentally, neither did Nariño.

Meanwhile Pola asks the assemblage to support what Carbonel says. They have some secret signals, cabildo abierto – people in power. Carbonel says the people will make the decisions. There will be no more viceroys, and we will get rid of the soldiers, too. But, Carbonel tells them the soldiers will help.

Báltasar learns that the new governor of Cartagena is setting him free. Magda, whispers Nariño, I am going to see you, but the guard tells him that he has no notice for him.

A priest/doctor tends to Magda, and he tells her that she has to eat, If you don’t get better, when you husband returns you will not be found. As he leaves, the priest tells Magda’s sister that if her husband were here, she would get better.

As Pola walks down the street in Santa Fé, she remembers Alejo telling her that he had already married. Arcos shows up and says I know who you are thinking about. Remember me? I am your future husband. I wanted to talk to you and you practically hit me. He knows her name, and he tells her that Alejo spoke a lot about her.

Alejo has the letter in his hand. He opens it and begins to read it. “…I need you to believe me. I did not have anything to do with what my aunt and sister did…I will testify before any authority … you did not steal my honor … you stole my life …I am waiting for you … don’t look for me in Guaduas. I am in Santa Fé.” Pola

Did you tell our father about this, asks Alejo. What did he say? Believe me, says Leandro, you don’t want to know.

Petra knows where Pola goes. The revolt is being organized. Pola walks in. Petra accuses her of being a revuelta. Matea tells Petra that Pola is not hiding anything from her because she is aware of what Pola is doing.

Alejo – so, he never sent the money. He kept the dowry. Now you know why I am here, says Leandro. Yes, I saw her in a stable, but, it didn’t mean she lived in sin. I don’t like her, but ou father is a miserable. He begged me to do everything to stop you and Pola. Leandro tells Alejo to let his conscience be his guide. Alejo remarks that “…I know Pola. She will never forgive me.”

Petra tells Matea that she doesn’t understand. What we are trying to do is to have everybody represented. Matea is in agreement. Petra says that to go against the king is to go against God. Matea cautions her to be very careful in talking about this.

20 July 1810 – Many people begin showing up at the market in Santa Fé.

Sámano shaves and smiles to himself. His moment has arrived. (Ed: The actor in this part is wonderful. He gets across just enough intelligent evil to make Sámano very believable and real. He smiles, while he shaves and conveys the feeling that the razor scraping his face is a metaphor for what is yet to come. It is obvious he enjoys the danger.)

When Pola awakes, she notices that Petra is gone. She quickly dresses and goes after her and catches up to Petra as she reaches the cuartel.

Arcos tells Alejo that he hopes he has changed his opinion of Pola. But, says Arcos, she only has eyes for you. If not, I would be first on the list to conquer her heart.

The vireina gets down from her carriage to go shopping and notes that the lazy mestizos haven’t yet opened their shops. Her lover finds her. He wants to talk to her in private. It seems that he wants the house back. Do you think I will return a gift? You dream of sleeping with royalty has been fulfilled.

Tonito is trying to get his father’s freedom. Why isn’t he free. The governor tells him that he cannot free all the criminals. But, my father is not a criminal. The word of one man and his son. Further, the governor doesn’t know how long he will be in jail. There are rumors of a junta in Santa Fé. Tonito says that if the Spanish don’t succeed in killing him, now it is his friends who will do that.

Magda appears to be dying. She has lost the will to live. She thinks it will be better for everybody if she dies. Everybody hates me. Her sister tells her that the only important person is her husband and what he thinks.

When the vireina arrives at the palace, the viceroy asks her if she knows Portacarrero.

At the cuartel, Petra asks to speak to the owner – el mandamo. Iglesias lauphs in her face. Pola sees her. Petra tells Iglesias that she is going to tell him about a revolt. With that news, Iglesias tells her that he will tell the colonel. When he leaves, Pola grabs Petra. Petra is not convinced that anything will get better. It is even possible to free all of you, says Pola. Don’t you want to be a free woman?

The viceroy tells the vireina that Portacarrero didn’t come to see her. He came to see me. Please leave us alone. The vireina says that man is not welcome in our house. We have had bad business with him. What type of business asks the viceroy?

When Iglesias returns, he can’t find Petra. Sámano wants to know where she is. I assure you she was here to tell us about a revolt. Did she say when. No. Today is market day, true? Her warning is true, says Sámano.

The vireina says that man is her enemy and she wants him out and calls the guards. Wait, says the viceroy. The vireina says that he must not sully the name of the vireina. Portacarrero says this woman is the devil incarnate.

After all is said and done, Pola enlists Petra to the cause.

In Guaduas Domingo is all dressed up and pays a visit to the mayor. The mayor wants to know if he has news of Pola. Yes, she wrote me. She wrote to terminate the denuncia about Juliano. She asked about her brother. Cata is taking care of him. Is she thinking of returning, asks the mayor? No. Anyway, your wig arrived. Put it on. No, says Domingo. Where is my title. The mayor reminds him that the situation in Spain is getting worse, but the mayor has the solution.

Pola and Petra are in the market. Everything is planned. Facundo and Raimundo want to know if Petra is going to help. Then the rest of the revolutionaries arrive. Now we have to find out if the viceroy is disposed to help us get rid of Spain.

Juliano asks Nicolas if there is something to drink. Nicolasa doesn’t want him to be beaten for seeing her. If you haven’t been beaten it is because la ama is content. Juliano tells her that she has to change her behavior with him. If you don’t, our marriage will be over. Nicolasa tells him not to put all the blame on her.

Cata whips herself. When am I going to get the ideas of this negro out of my head?

The revolutionaries are before the viceroy. The seek his support for a new junta that will represent Spain and the viceroy.

The vireina enters. Don’t believe those satrapas. The viceroy tells her that they came to see him about an American junta. We will not permit such a government she shrieks. We cannot authorize such a junta. It is lack of fidelity to the viceroy. You are not the best person to talk about fidelity she is reminded.

THURSDAY

What did you mean, Don Camilo Torres? You were saying something about the fidelity of my wife. Your excellency, it is a question of fidelity. All the people of Santa Fé know that your wife is unfaithful with Portacarrera and that she has been with different persons. The whole city knows Portacarero gave her a house – “Amor es un deliciosa”. The viceroy orders everybody out and wants to be alone with his wife. You are canallas says the viceroy. The vireina deserves respect.

Then the viceroy sends the revolutionaries out. As to your petition, he tells them, my reply is the same. The king put me in this position, and I owed him obedience. The day that he has a letter from the king with his seal is the day he will authorize them.

Nariño tells Tonito that the viceroy will not last long in Santa Fé. Tonito says that they know that you have a relationship with those men. Father, he asks, why have you lost faith in those men.

In the market Pola, Facundo, Raimundo, Petra and Carbonel are waiting to find out if the matter with the viceroy worked out.

In the palace, the vireina cries. She orders all the guards out. Antonio, she pleads, don’t believe the words of our enemies. I have always loved you.

In the cuartel, Arcos tells Iglesias to speak. What did that woman want? Iglesias says he only takes orders from his superiors. Alejo tells him that he is his superior. Iglesias says that you (Alejo) are my superior in rant only and that Alejo is not superior to him.

The other soldiers grab him and want to put him in the brig. The black woman came to warn us of a revolt, squeals Iglesias. Alejo warns that if there is a revolt, the troops will not go against the people.

The mayor hands Domingo a certificate. But, Domingo can’t read. This is a certificate that says you are of noble origin. Only the king can give titles. This is a title of Don Domingo. It is yours for a very low price – 400 pesos. And, the money will be sent to the king.

The revolutionaries tell Jorge that authorization would only come from the king. Who will contraol the multitude they ask. Baraya says he can do it. Then, Sámano will get the troops out.

Cata whips herself AGAIN, but this time Nicolasa watches. Cata begs God to help her, but her imagination runs wild. Juliano is so bad and good in her dreams. She talks to him, and Nicolasa hears. Cata thinks she is going crazy and prays for help.

In the market, Carbonel tells Morales that they depend on him. Pola waits with Carbonel. Morales goes into the building to cause trouble. He picks up a piece of porcelain. Llorente tells him to be careful. It costs 100 pesos. I do not think I am going to pay, says Morales. Let’s say it is a loan.

At the cuartel, Alejo and Leandro have a discussion. The troops are divided, and many are on the side of the Americans. Leandro thinks they are traitors. Leandro says the Spaniards here are obeying the orders of the king. But, Arco says the Spanish are just here to get rich. Leandro tells Alejo that his friends should be in jail, but Alejo insists that we are here to support the legitimate interests of his majesty and that we don’t want to fire against innocent people. Leandro tells him that is not a question for soldiers.

Llorentes ask Morales what do you mean a loan? Morales gets in an argument and Llorentes says the Americans are (expletive). Then the others run outside and say that they are insulting all Americans. Carbonel and a friend then go through the crowd agitating the people with Pola’s help. Then the crowd descends upon the building.

In Guaduas Domingo is home, and he gets a mirror out of a chest and tries on his wig. Then he looks at the paper he got from the mayor, but he can’t read it.

The vireina tries to get close to the viceroy. How can you be so unjust with men, Antonio. I have sacrificed everything for you. I followed you to this jungle, this dirty land, even the food is terrible. The viceroy retorts: you have had entertainment all these years by fornicating.

The oidores break in and tell the viceroy that the situation is grave.

Sámano finds out from Iglesias that there are a lot of people in the market. This is the revolt the woman spoke of. Sámano wants to stop them. Imagine what it would be to have the creoles in the royal audience, he sneers. Sámano tells Iglesias to order the troops out. To himself Sámano says that at last the day has arrived.

In the cuartel, Delgado tells Alejo that Sámano has ordered them out. Baraya wants to know if he could fire.

The viceroy doesn’t want a tragedy. Oidor Jurado gets locked up by the viceroy’s guards, and tells the guards to lock up the rest of the oidores. Then he calls for Sámano because he wants to insure that nothing bad happens.

Gertrudis doesn’t recognize Domingo. He hopes Cata will be happy. Cata enters behind Domingo, and when he turns around, she stifles a laugh and then runs out. Domingo is tired of doing useless things. Cata is not a good wife, she is barren. The people in this village are saying I am not man enough to control my own wife.

As the revolt begins in the market, the people express their hatred for the Spaniards, but Pola says that some Spaniards are good people. She doesn’t want anything bad to happen to Matea. But, Facundo says that now is a good time to get rid of all of them.

Then they call out the mayor to control the crowd because the people are going crazy.

Sámano says the threat is real. The enemies of Spain want to take power. I am asking you a question: Are you ready to give your lives? Are you ready to give your lives?

He then orders the troops to go to different places in the city – some to the market, some to the palace.

Capt. Baraya he shouts out. No answer. We know where he is and who is the traitor. You know very well what you have to do.

Sámano then calls out the name of Teniente Sabaraín. Are you ready to lead your troops, and has your brother learned some discipline?

One of the oidores tells the viceroy that these people hate us. The vireina asks to leave because she has been insulted. Did you also know about my wife’s behavior, asks the viceroy? He doesn’t answer. Yes, you did. Everybody knows.

Cata and Gertrudis discuss Domingo’s clothes and the fact that he is now a don. Cata like that. She will be a doña. Then Gertrudis sees the marks on Cata’s back.

The mayor of Santa Fé goes out to the crowd and demands silence. We are going to put Llorentes in jail and punish him. The crowd goes wild. They shout out – let’s get the rest of them. You are making everybody crazy, he says to Carbonel and Pola.

Cata asks Gertrudis why is she looking at her body like that. You are doing this because of guilt, says Gertrudis. It is the herbs, says Cata, the effect never goes away. Gertrudis wants to know why she is so obsessed with Juliano. Cata, in a state of denial, says she is a married woman. You have tried everything, says Gertrudis, it seem God approves. Be careful and Domingo won’t suspect anything. Gertrudis asks God for Cata to get pregnant – otherwise Domingo will throw them in the street.

In Santa Fé, the crowd heads for the home of one of the oidores. They are going to kill him. He hides in an armoire.

The vireina goes out to a garden with a servant. She orders him to dig a hole and swears him to secrecy.

The crowd enters the oidor’s home and trashes it. Facundo opens the armoire and pulls the oidor out. The man begs for his life, but the all begin hitting him with sticks.

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Recap of Teresa arriving at her home crying hysterically that she’s just been assaulted! Da-da-dum! Her purse was stolen! She’s so scared! Oh, did I mention the Euros were stolen as well? Good, then on we go.

Vecindad: FF>> scene: Everyone painting. Payaso Johnny excited because with his work driving the taxi, delivering Gemma’s sandwiches, and managing the vecindad will surely bring in good money. Pati thinks she can help with managing the vecindad. Johnny and Cutberto tease her about this.

Back at Casa Barrera: Luisa asks Amadeo the accountant to leave seeing as Teresa is in no condition to talk about business. She’s so distraught, doncha know. Armando offers to stay with her. Arturo comes rushing in. He sure got there super-fast. She’s really turned on the water works, telling him they took everything, including all the money he gave her for their trip. Arturo’s only glad she’s ok and that she wasn’t hurt. The rest doesn’t matter. Luisa walks Armando to the door, telling him her brother will be sure to care for Teresa. Armando hopes Arturo won’t make the same mistake again. (I thought this was an awkward time to bring that up. Just saying.) Luisa assures him Arturo will never make that mistake again and would do anything for her.

At the hospital, TibOriana has arrived at Mariano’s office, saying she’s come for a physical. This woman is so rude and such a metiche (meddling)! Before she visits the cardiologist, she wants him to know she knows all about his relationship with Teresa and Arturo, and everything that happened at the boda! He assumes this means she’ll no longer want to support his clinics. Nothing of the kind, she intends to be true to her word and promises he’ll have the social level he needs so badly to help his clinics.

Mayra, Aida, and Genoveva are working into the evening at Ruben’s office. Aida tells mom that she’s working on getting Mariano away from the vecindad, forget about Esperanza and Teresa, and forget about everything in his past. Mayra feels that would be best for everyone. Geno complains he’s wary about opening a line of credit. Aida explains he already bought a car on credit and doesn’t want to take on more debt without knowing for certain he can make both payments. Mayra thinks this is great. Geno comes up with this gem: “Ay que tener lo que se deba aunque se deba lo que se tiene.” (play on words, translated: one needs to have what one is owed even though one owes what one has) Aida says Mariano’s not like that; es muy ahorrativo (thrifty) y muy previsor (prudent). (Two new words for me) He insists on staying within his budget (presupuesto) and that’s probably why Oriana liked him. Mayra reacts, wondering if she’s talking about Oriana, viuda (widow) de Gijarro! Aida explains they met at el Club and even offered her support for his clinics. Aida’s happy about this as she’s sure it will thoroughly enrage Teresa!

Casa Barrera: Teresa is still a bit weepy, thanking Arturo for being so considerate and thoughtful. She thought he’d surely be angry because of the money lost. Oh, pshaw, he says. This could’ve happened to anyone. What’s important is that she’s safe. She continues to cry over the possibilities, thinking they could’ve taken her rings or her car! Again, he’s happy she’s safe and when she’s feeling better, they’ll go file a police report. Wait, what? Um, she was so scared she can’t even remember what he looked like. Arturo insists, saying she knows they have to file a report.

Back at the hospital, Mariano is grateful for Oriana’s help but he wants to avoid any problems with Arturo. Oriana says she’ll take care of that and thinks they can help each other. She wants him to tell her about his relationship with Teresa. He tells her that’s in the past and doesn’t wish to speak about it. Oriana takes this to mean he must still feel something for Teresa. He did try to stop the wedding, after all. He’s a smart guy, he had to have a good reason to do something so stupid. That’s what she wants to know. What gave him the nerve (valor=courage) to do that? He reminds her that caballeros have no memory. That’s all in the past and he now has eyes only for Aida. She sees he is discreet and this pleases her so she’ll help him. He politely declines her support saying she’s doing so only to get info from him that he’s not willing to divulge. On the contrary, she says, precisely because he was so dignified in his response, she feels he is deserving of the support for his clinics.

Vecindad: Armando stops by Johnny’s and Pati’s future apt and comes face to face with Ramon. There’s an awkward moment and Juana suggests it’s time they let bygones be bygones. Everyone chimes in and they go into another room to talk. They both agree they will continue to stand by their respective offspring but also want to remain friends.

Casa Barrera: Arturo and Teresa arrive from their visit to the police . He asks that she allow him to spend the night, promising he’ll just sleep by her side. She refuses and he agrees to spend the night in the guest room. Nice try, bucko. She tells him he really is a good man then climbs the stairs, leaving our hero sighing. Poor dude.

In the morning, Teresa shares her tragic assault story with Amadeo, the accountant. She wants him to teach her father basic accounting skills while she’s on vacation with her hubbie. She explains she wants her father to be able to help her organize her paperwork and also be of some help to Amadeo at the office. Amadeo agrees and Teresa promises she’ll compensate him for his efforts. He hesitates, saying Arturo already pays his salary. Teresa says one always needs more money. There’s nothing wrong with earning more money, so long as it’s done honestly. Amadeo shifts uncomfortably in his seat. She quotes, “Ante el arca abierta, hasta el más justo peca.” (loosely= before an open coffer, even the most honest will sin).
He gulps.

Vecindad: Mariano’s glad Ramon and Armando had a chance to talk things over. Ramon shares there were over 25 years of friendship at risk. He feels now is the time when Mariano most needs to stay away from Teresa. Mariano says there’s no need to worry and besides, she’s going on a trip with her husband. Ramon feels this is best for everyone. Mariano tells him about meeting Oriana, who is a very wealthy woman. Unfortunately, she’s tight with Arturo and Luisa. She wants to support the clinics but doesn’t want them to know about it and he’s not sure he should accept. Ramon says nothing good comes of keeping things in the dark. Mariano knows, but the clinics desperately need funding. Dad advises him to remember the truth is always best. Siempre.

Casa Barrera: Teresa continues to torture poor Amadeo, telling him a story about a “friend” of hers who knew of an accountant who became aware of his employer’s embezzling of millions. The employer offered said accountant an embarrassing amount of money to keep quiet. Amadeo, still shifting in his seat asks if she thinks the accountant did wrong by remaining silent. She doesn’t want to judge anyone but she does know that the accountant was very clever (listo) and asked the employer for much more money in exchange for his silence. In the end, the accountant did good things with the money: paid university costs for his children, he and his wife live well, etc. It’s always possible to ask for more. It may not have been the best way to go about things but the end justifies the means. (El fín justifica los medios) Amadeo gulps again as Teresa spins her pen, metaphorically toying with him.

Genoveva’s house. Ruben has asked Amadeo to suggest to Mayra that she take an accounting class to keep her away from the office. Geno likes the idea, saying it will provide them more time with each other. Geno thinks he must be fed up with Mayra. He says somewhat. With Mayra gone, he’ll have more time to cover the embezzlement (desfalco). He’s in urgent need of cash and is impatient for the completion of the Luna Turqueza construction. As soon as they get the ok from Fernando, he wants Geno to be ready to advertise presales of the condos. She doesn’t want him to be so stressed about this then wonders if he can stay awhile. Smoochies. Ugh.

Casa Barrera: Madame Oriana Budinski tells Art&Tere she knows all about the scandal at the boda and therefore thinks she shouldn’t offer her support to Mariano. Art&Tere both agree. She addresses Arturo when she says she’d do anything for him. She leaves the room and Tere is in a huff. Arturo explains it’s just that she’s known him since he was a child. He’s sure she’ll come around once she gets to know her. He can’t wait until their trip so they can get away from all this. She pouts and says she’s not sure about being alone with him on that trip. She doesn’t know what will happen. He tells her he’ll dedicate himself to winning her back.

Ruben’s office: Ruben and Amadeo chat about Mayra’s accounting course. Ruben wants to make sure she’s occupied in something that will take months. He wants her away from the office. Amadeo is sure he can make that happen……but he wants more money. Ruben is furious, asking if Amadeo is loco. He’s already given him more than enough. Amadeo stands firm, saying he needs more or he’ll start squawking! Boo! Mayra walks in just then and insists he tell her everything right here and now!

Fernando’s apt: Mom has come for a visit and Fer thanks her for not helping Mariano. He proceeds listing all the reasons he hates Mariano. She takes a call and agrees to meet someone.

Back at Ruben’s office, Amadeo starts acting as though he’s gonna spill the ol’ frijoles but Ruben stops him. Ruben tells Mayra Amadeo wants more money for taking Aida and her under his wing. The subject changes to the accounting course and Mayra tells him she still hasn’t made up her mind. Ruben asks Amadeo to leave them alone to talk. He feels she will be able to see to her finances if she’s better prepared. He wonders if she doesn’t have enough confidence in him to leave him alone at the office. He doesn’t want her to have doubts. She tells him not to worry, she’ll take the class. But the rest of her time will be spent at the office. He acts as though he’s so happy to hear that, supposing this means she trusts him. Well, she says. It’s true she needs to start seeing to her own business and he to his but if she can’t, then they’ll have to determine what needs to be done. She promises to try and he promises he’ll come through for her.

Vecindad: Everyone’s at Refugio’s. They talk of the upcoming wedding and all the plans. They rush Johnny off so he won’t see the bride.

Back at Ruben’s office, he and Mayra are sucking face when Amadeo breaks them up. Ruben asks Amadeo to take care of his wife’s studies. She excuses herself, throwing air kisses to Ruben as she leaves. As soon as she’s out the door, Ruben begins yelling at Amadeo who apologizes but he needs more money. Ruben says he’s received more than enough. Amadeo says it doesn’t begin to compare with what Ruben embezzled. Ruben relents but tells him not to take it too far (no abuses). He can’t get his hands on any money until the completion of Luna Turqueza. He suddenly has a bright idea and asks if Amadeo would like a luxury condo in Cancún.

Casa Barrera: Arturo arrives with yet another floral arrangement. He wanted to deliver them personally to see the smile on her face. Hidden in the arrangement is a book of traveler’s checks. He feels stupid to have given her the Euros in cash, putting her at risk. He then tells her that since she’s going on the trip at his invitation, she won’t need the money anyway. He plans on granting her every whim.

Vecindad: Mariano is trying to calm down Johnny. He’s really nervous about the boda and making Pati happy after everything she sacrificed to be with him. Mariano tells him he doesn’t know how lucky he is to have such a girlfriend, he should appreciate her. Johnny assures him he does.

Cutberto arrives at Juana’s on the pretext of asking if she needs help with anything for the wedding. They look at each other longingly as they talk. Just as Cutberto is making his move by placing a flower in her hair, Pati rushes in showing off her wedding gown. FF>>

At the hospital Hernan (sigh) and Hector talk about the wedding. Hector will arrive late because he has an appt with Arturo regarding his divorce. Hernan assures him that if Juana cares for him, she’ll wait and also recommends that he continue his efforts even though Cutberto seems to be always present. Hernan is going to be there for Esperanza. He tells Hector he is going to continue to pursue her. Espe knows how he feels and it would be absurd for him to deny it. He can’t forget her and being away did nothing to help him forget. Therefore, he will continue to enjoy her company while she makes up her mind.

Vecindad – Espe and Refugio are busy with wedding preparations. Espe hopes they’ll be happy. Johnny arrives wearing a suit borrowed from Ramon (I think). Pati comes out and they happily greet each other. Cutberto and Juana are thrown together and she asks where his girlfriend is. He’s solo and notices she is too. She tells him Hector will be there later. Aurora arrives and everyone gets busy taking pictures. When Mariano arrives, he and Aurora comment on the happy couple. He tells her Aida won’t be coming because of Espe which Aurora thinks is understandable. He notices she’s still sad and suggests she go after Martin. He doesn’t know what else he can do to console her. Mariano suggests he can send Martin a message telling him to come here. Aurora doesn’t think that’s a good idea because he loves her but she’s still unsure. He wonders if it has to do with their conversation the other day. She tells him again that she doesn’t feel the same way about him anymore. She excuses herself and runs away from him. He doesn’t know what to do with himself and wanders back into the living room where everyone is taking pictures of the bride and groom. Juana finds Aurora crying in the bedroom. Aurora lies and says she’s a sentimental fool and is crying because she misses Martin. Juana knows there something she’s not saying. Aurora tells Juana she likes Martin very much but she can’t return his love because she’s been in love with someone else for some time. Juana guesses it’s Mariano and Aurora admits it. She loves him but he’s seeing Aida and she’d be incapable of getting between a couple.

Oh lordy, Oriana and Aida are at the club and Aida is dishing the dirt on Teresa, talking about her being an arribista, claiming she was rich in la prepa, etc. And now Arturo is blinded by her charms. Oriana observes that when men fall in love, they don’t think with their head. Wait, what? HA-HA! Aida tells her how she feels about Teresa - that she’s a RRRRRRRRata de Vecindad. She explains to Oriana how she came to be involved with Mariano, that she initially did it to get back at Teresa. She lists Mariano’s virtues, nothing like la Rata de Vecindad. Oriana repeats her story that Mariano is refusing her help for the clinics due to her relationship with Arturo. However, she wants to keep her word and will make some well placed calls that will open doors for him. However, she wants it to appear that it was Aida who made the calls.

Back at Juana’s, Aurora continues her tale of unrequited love, saying she’s loved Mariano since their University days; he loved Teresa; she stepped aside and ran away to France. Since Teresa’s marriage, she’s tried to tell him of her feelings but something always got in the way having to do with Teresa. She finally got fed up with his love for Teresa. Time passed and now he’s with Aida. Juana bristles at the mention of Aida’s name. Aurora tells her Aida has done nothing to her (Aurora) and they’re friends. Plus, Aida makes Mariano happy and is helping him forget Teresa. Juana sees this is true although he doesn’t seem to be as in love as he was with Teresa. Aurora feels there nothing left but to step aside again and continue to repress her feelings.

Hernan arrives bearing gifts and is confused when Johnny tells him they won’t be living together yet. (I’m also confused. QTH?) Mariano explains they’re following Refugio’s advice. Go figure.

Back at the club, Oriana sits back while Aida makes a call to a potential donor. Oriana says this is just the first of many. Aida tells her Mariano’s project is very worthy and he’s not the only one Oriana is helping. Oriana sees how determined Aida is. Now if she can only unmask Teresa, they’d also be able to help Arturo. She loves Arturo like a son. A woman like Teresa can not only ruin him, she can destroy him!

Back at the wedding, Ramon arrives and greets Johnny as his socio (partner). He explains to Refugio he is now partners in “El Huarache Veloz” and explains he can make deliveries as far as Acapulco. (Oh no!) The judge arrives and we are having a wedding but not before Juana and Aurora share a few more thoughts. Juana wishes Mariano would be with Aurora. She’s sure that if they’d hooked up, he would have surely forgotten Teresa. Aurora’s not so sure. Mariano comes in to tell them the judge is here. Juana explains Aurora’s crying because she misses Martin. She leaves to see about the wedding, leaving Mariano alone with Juana. He hates seeing her so sad and hugs her.

At Genoveva’s house, Ruben is complaining about Amadeo’s threats. And now he blames her for getting him involved in Luna Turqueza. It’s because of this investment that he’s now in the hole. Geno says they must think of a way to keep Amadeo at bay and Ruben agrees.

Back at the wedding: the judge begins the ceremony when buzzkiller Grumpy Granpa appears. Pati thinks he’s come to join them. He tells her she is sadly mistaken. He has come to give her one last opportunity to avoid making a terrible mistake. Pati tells him she intends to marry Johnny no matter what he says. Granpa assures her she will be very, very unhappy. He storms out with Espe and Hernan trailing him. Espe chases after him telling him he has no right to speak to his granddaughter that way. Hernan pipes in saying she’s getting married and all he’s doing is hurting her. Espe assures him her brother is a good, honest, hardworking man. Granpa is convinced she’ll come running to him in a few days begging him to give Johnny work. Hernan tells him Johnny already has a job, she’ll want for nothing. Granpa vehemently disagrees and claims Johnny stole his granddaughter, the one thing he loves most in life. Espe tries to calm him down and suggests he return with them to the wedding. Nothing doing. One day he’ll win her back. He lost his own daughter to another pelado (ne’er do well) but he will recover Pati. He runs off (which is no small feat for the old codger) and Hernan tries to console Espe. Upstairs, Johnny proclaims undying love for Pati and vows to make her happy. Espe and Hernan come back in and the judge says he needs to proceed with the wedding.

Casa Barrera: Oriana has come to see Arturo and is happy to find that Teresa is not there. She point blank asks if Teresa’s hesitation to reconcile has anything to do with Dr. Mariano Sanchez.

Vecindad: Teresa and Aida meet outside and trade insults. Teresa says Mariano will never forget her and Aida tells her not to be surprised if she hears Mariano wants to marry her (Aida). Teresa’s sure he’ll never marry her especially if Teresa remains unmarried after her trip. In fact, just to bug her, she may just decide to go through with the divorce. If that were to happen, how many more minutes does Aida suppose Mariano will stay with her?

Casa Barrera: Arturo tells Oriana she doesn’t yet know the whole story. It’s true he can’t abide that tipo and thinks he’s still in love with Teresa. However, Arturo’s to blame for Teresa filing for divorce. He admits he was unfaithful to Teresa with Paloma. While Oriana doesn’t agree with his infidelity he surely must have had his reasons. It’s possible getting back with Paloma could have been the best thing for him. Arturo is exasperated. Fine, she says, she won’t say anymore. She only asks that during their trip, he should continue to ask himself this question: Did Teresa put aside love in order to get out of poverty?

Vecindad: Aida is very happy Oriana discovered what a rata de vecindad Teresa is. Too bad she didn’t record their conversation so Arturo could finally realize she only married him for money. Thanks for the warning, says Teresa. She tells Aida to give up because she always surpasses her in everything: beauty, intelligence, and cunning (astucia). No! says Aida, more than cunning, Teresa’s a slut (zorra)and thanks to that, she’s going on that trip with Arturo, to see all those places she otherwise never would have been able to visit. It has nothing to do with love. What would Arturo say if he were to know what Teresa just told her? Teresa says she was serious. She’s going because Arturo begged her. She can still cancel the trip and tell Mariano she’s leaving it all for him. Then they’ll see who he’ll choose.

WHOA! Hold the phone! Armando comes out of nowhere demanding to know what she’s just said. He’s waiting for an answer as we leave them for the weekend.

Happy Fourth everyone and be safe in your celebrations!

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