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In this recap I combined some scenes for better flow.



In the continuation scene from our previous episode, we see Aida storming into Ruben's office and presenting him with Mayra's official demand for a divorce and informing him that she is now Mayra's attorney.

AURORA'S HOUSE
Mariano & Aurora are discussing business matters, but Aurora is preoccupied with thoughts of her mom's unexpected visit. Mariano says it is only normal that Aurora would want to talk with Vanessa to get answers about what happened. But Mariano asks her to listen with reservations because he doesn't want her to get hurt again. Aurora doesn't think that will happen. Mariano asks if she wants him to tag along when Aurora talks with her mom, and Aurora politely declines.

RUBEN'S OFFICE
Ruben tells Aida he wants to talk things over with Mayra, but she says from now on, he is only to speak to Aida (since she is now Mayra's divorce attorney), and to stop talking to her as if they are father and daugher. Ruben does his best to sweet talk Aida. He calls her his little princess, but Aida says "don't 'little princess' me you hair-plugged, slack-jawed, accountant!" (Ok, that was my embellisment). She then proceeds with one of her classic rants, referring to Esperanza as a "gata". I guess calling someone a "cat" in Mexico is an insult. (Seems a little rude to the cats, though.) She also says Ruben will have to take care of his other child, using HIS own money. She says Mayra should leave him without a single dollar.


GENO'S HOUSE
Mayra is venting to Geno about what a wretch Ruben is, and lamenting that she was fooled by him over and over again. Mayra thanks Geno for her support and says she is a good friend. Geno, ever the duplicitous "gata", is comforting Mayra and advising her to divorce Ruben and start a new life. Then Geno says, "Men do not change, Mayra. He who is unfaithful once, will always be."

Amen to that sister, we men are indeed truly awful.

MADRID
Quick cut to Europe shows Art holding shopping bags for Teresa (that guy is so whipped), and he gives Ruben a call to see how things are going. Ruben tells him that Mayra found out about his infidelity.

Later, Teresa calls her parents from the hotel for her long overdue check-in at home. They exchange pleasantries and Teresa tells them that everything is going well and that Arturo is winning her back little by little. She is happy and well pampered by Arturo...and then she turns to Arturo and gives him "that look".

***We interrupt this recap for a man-speak translation***

"that look" = "you might get laid tonight mister!"

GENO'S HOUSE
Geno & Mayra continue their chat, and Geno suggests that Mayra go to a spa or something, and maybe take Aida with her. Geno also suggests that Mayra doesn't really need money, that she should calm down and try to settle things with Ruben without a lawsuit, and also wants Mayra to reconsider having Aida take the case, so as to avoid pitting her against her father, which Mayra rebuffs, saying Aida offered to take the case and would fight for her intersts like no one else would. This scene really bothered me. While Mayra confides in Geno, Geno manipulates her friend. That's real cute Geno, real cute.


RESTAURANT
Speaking of cute, Aurora had apparently contacted Vanessa and arranged to meet her at a restaurant. Aurora is there and spots Vanessa approaching and they greet each other warmly. Aurora says it is weird to be sitting in front of her mom and that it is an emotional moment for her. So now Aurora wants to hear the whole story from Vanessa about why she left.

JUANA'S APARTMENT
Juana chats with Refugio about what a sweet guy Hector is -excuse me for a second- YAAAWWWN. As she talks with Refugio she is going through a box of cassette tapes. What they should have been talking about is how Juana needs to update her electronics.


RESTAURANT
Aurora and Vanessa continue their serious chick discussion about serious chick stuff. Vanessa says she was happy at first with Hector. I couldn't quite catch what she said here, maybe someone can help me out - I think she said that Hector started working after-hours like crazy. And then I think she said Hector started to suspect she was seeing somebody else and started to become very controlling and sufficating, and she just couldn't stand it anymore and left. Aurora says "my dad did that?" but Vanessa says she didn't want to talk about Hector. Aurora wants to hear more and doesn't think what she has heard so far justifies abandoning her only child. Vanessa says she saw an opportunity to escape but couldn't take Aurora with her on the "adventure". Vanessa was young and when she left she had no home or money and thought it would be worse for Aurora if she took her than if she left her with Hector.

So next I think they start talking about their feelings and other chick stuff, like hair and makeup and how they saw the cutest pair of shoes the other day. Sorry gang I had to FF>> through some of it to prevent complete testosterone depletion.


EUROPE
Quick-cut to Madrid, where Arturo instigates a mad dash to Paris. Once there, Teresa is very excited and wants to see everything. She stops and looks at Arturo and asks why he suddenly decided to bring her there. Arturo says, "Paris is the ideal city to fall in love, and here you'll end up falling in love with me, Teresa." Man-speak translation: "I have an idea on how I can get laid, let's go to Paris." Our Tiburoncita is intrigued.

MARIANO'S APARTMENT
Next, Mariano comes home thinking Ramon needed something only to find out that Ramon had let Aida into the apartment, and he thinks Mariano should talk with her. Mariano is clearly annoyed. Aida says not to be mad at his dad, that she asked Ramon to do this favor for her. Ramon excuses himself and leaves.

Aida apologizes about what she said and is contrite. She says she spoke on impulse in a moment of rage at seeing the fights that the pregnancy was causing between her parents. Mariano says he knows it is not easy, but she's got to learn to control her character. She promises to work on that, but needs Mariano's help and support.

Aida says it was terrible for her to know that Ruben was never satisfied with what he had and instead sought out a mistress. She believes he was motivated by his strong desire to have another child, and that it felt as if he didn't want Aida or her mom anymore. She swears she wants the baby to be saved because in the end, he is not to blame for anything.

Aida seemingly crys genuine tears of remorse, and Mariano who can't resist the vulnerable Aida, moves in to comfort her, and clutches her from behind.
Aida begs him not to leave her and to let her show him how much she really desires him, as she turns around and wraps her arms around his neck.

Softly whispering apologies to her former lover, she showers his face with light kisses on his cheek, his neck, his jawline, his cheek again, as she gradually makes her way to his lips. With each kiss growing in intensity, Mariano can no longer resist. He takes Aida in his arms and with unrestrained passion, plants her with a long, straight-on kiss, as the scene fades out.

AURORA'S HOUSE:
Hector is sitting on the couch finishing a phone call when Aurora arrives. Hector knows something is up and asks Aurora about it. Aurora drops the bomb on him that she saw her mom.

Hector is surprised and asks where this meeting occurred. Aurora tells him about Vanessa coming over to the house and begins to tell him the things Vanessa said at the Restaurant. Hector becomes defensive and says, "you think I'm the culprit?". Aurora tells him not to take it so hard and says she just wants the full story and she can handle it because she is an adult.


MARIANO'S APARTMENT
The scene returns to Mariano's apartment and....

Ohhhhhhhhhhh, NO HE DIDN'T!! NO!!! YES, HE DID!!!
MARIANO!! You DOG you!! YOU DID NOT JUST...with AIDA??!! But what about your feelings for AURORA??

Sweet little cutie-pie Aurora, who has loved you for all these years??!! AURORA whom you MANY TIMES said yourself is a GREAT woman!! What about how Aida treated Esperanza?? MARIANO, HOW COULD YOU???
Yeah OK, I'm completely kidding here. Of course he took Aida. There was never any doubt he was going to take Aida. He and Aurora are not officially a couple, therefore the following provision applies:

If she's hot, she's there, and she puts her tongue down your throat, you are required under section 32c of Man Law #17 to take her. Take her hard. Take her now.

He had to take Aida. It's the law. That, plus all men are disgusting pigs which pretty much explains all male behavior.

This has been a public service announcement.

Aida tells Mariano that she loves him, but doesn't expect him to reciprocate those words at the moment. That lucky S.O.B. then gets to continue making out with Margarita Magana.

AURORA'S HOUSE
Aurora now asks Hector that Vanessa be allowed to come stay at thier house for a few days. Hector is absolutely against this idea. Aurora says "please daddy" a bunch of times and says it is important that Vanessa spend some time there so she can be near her. She says for years she wanted her mom to be with her. Hector eventually gives in, but says he will stay in a hotel or with Hernan while Vanessa is there. Aurora, however, does not want him to do that. She wants all three of them there at the same time so they can all talk together and try to clear the air of rancor once and for all. Hector asks her not to push him too far. But Aurora is clearly Daddy's Little Girl and just has to say pretty please a few times and Hector finally concedes, again. YAWN.

PUSSY-CAT CLUB
Back at the Pussy-Cat Club (Mariano's Apartment), we see Aida, Queen de la Gatas, at the bottom of the stairs kissing Mariano goodbye, unaware that Juana is standing there.

As Aida leaves and I think Mariano says "do not forget to talk to Aurora" or maybe he said not to talk to her. I was unclear on that.


Juana, unaware of the applicable Man Law provisions, looks on with disapproving scorn.

Mariano says, "is something wrong?"

Juana gives a judgemental look to Mariano and says, "You're back with this girl after what she did to Esperanza? The child is not saved yet and you're there partying with a person like Aida?"

Mariano puts both hands in his pockets, turns to her and says, "Please Juana, don't insult Aida. I also think what Aida did was wrong, but I did not stop to think about how she sees things, how much the situation was effecting her."

Man-speak translation: "What are YOU looking at? She's hot, she was there, and she put her tongue down my throat."

Case closed Mariano, case closed.

GENO's HOUSE
Ruben is laying on the couch talking with Geno about the current state of affairs while actually having an affair with Geno. Ruben says it would be good if Mayra got out of town for a while. Geno tells him she tried to convince Mayra to do just that. Geno says she worries that something bad might happen to their baby, like Esperanza is just a temporary incubator. That Geno creeps me out.


ESPERANZA'S HOSPITAL ROOM
Johnny and Patty are visiting Esperanza. Johnny once again shows what a dumbass he is by talking to Esperanza's stomach.




Seriously, look at Johnny. Look at him. No, I mean it. Look.




Look at these pictures of friggin' Johnny.


That boy ain't right.






HOSPITAL
Mariano walks in the hospital break room or a conference room and starts cooly talking with Aurora as if he didn't just grab Aida by the hair a few hours ago and ride her like there's no tomorrow. That's why I like Mariano.

Mariano thinks it is strange that Vanessa showed up so suddenly and it seems he suspects something isn't right. He also mentions that it will be weird having Hector and Vanessa at the house together, since Hector is dating Juana. Aurora however is not phased by it and thinks everything is great and that Vanessa just loves her and missed her, so that's why she came back. (Oh, please).

Hector and Hernan talk about the Vanessa situation and they seem to let on that there are some missing parts to the puzzle that we haven't heard about yet. Likewise, this is followed by more filler discussion between Aurora and Hector. She thanks Hector for his cooperation, albeit reluctant, in letting Vanessa come over to stay for a few days.


CACERES HOUSE
Ruben walks right into Mayra's house like its just another day in the neighborhood. He's probably wondering if there's any left-over pie from the other night.

We see Mayra walking slowly toward him, reminiscent of a cowboy getting set for an impending gunfight, spurs jingling with each step, tumbleweeds rolling in the background.

Mayra is so angry she can hardly speak.

Ruben tries to give her the sad puppy-dog "I'm-sorry-I-wet-the-carpet" look, but Mayra is having none of it. (Good for her). She demands he leave the house, surrender his keys and confirms she wants a divorce, and spews a lot of well deserved "woman scorned" verbal arrows.


HOSPITAL
Back at the hospital, Aida barges in, still beaming from last night, and wants to have a chat with Aurora. After some small talk about Aurora's mom and what not, guess what Aida starts meowing about - yep - you guessed it:



"whooooEEEE, that sure was some GREAT SEX I had with Mariano last night!! YOWZA!!! I mean WOW, know what I mean AURORA??"



Poor AURORA is SHELL-SHOCKED. Luckily, I am available, and will be giving her a call shortly.

MARIANO'S APARTMENT
Meanwhile, Mariano has a talk with his dad at his apartment. His dad gives the usual sensible advice about living for the moment and...YAAWWN...

CHAVEZ HOUSE
Johnny-the-Dumbass is asleep on the couch at the Chavez residence when Gema comes a knockin' with some delivery work for him. I smell trouble. Refugio has a cautionary tale for Johnny and tells him he has to stay out of trouble because he has a wife to think about.

RUBEN'S OFFICE
Ruben and Geno are at the office, both making phone calls and it seems they are trying to speed up contruction of the Turquoise Moon condos and possibly trying to raise some cash? I didn't quite catch it all. Ruben suggests Amadeo take an immediate vacation to slow down Mayra from learning more about the accounting books of the business.


PARIS
Teresa gives Amadeo a call and she says she learned that Ruben plans to wash his hands of the fraud at the Caceres business and blame it all on Amadeo. Teresa says she is calling Amadeo because what Ruben is doing just does not seem right, as her dorsal fin straightens and her shark smile is revealed. Teresa says she can save him if he does exactly what she says. It sounded like she said it is time to tell Mayra all about the fraud...

...and now you know what happened in Episode 96.

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Today has been one snafu after another, not to mention Hubs had the day off and was all kinds of in my hair ;-) This might possibly be the worst.recap.ever. Luckily absolutely.nothing.happened.

Refrito

• Os sees the tape proving Gui really did try to kill him and it weren't no accident.
• Maria makes the "this is my family" speech, tilts her head and produces a single tear.

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Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #10, Wednesday segment, at this link.

On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 31 start at this link.

Carlos sent us an interesting composition for today's picture.

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For a summary of characters and places see mai tai's guide to la Pola

Readers: Here is the first discussion page for this novela. Events are not necessarily in chronological order. Please post your comments below.

Briefly, Alejo and Pola have a long discussion about their relationship and about their future. They both admit they love each other. She sees the situation as nearly impossible, but, he is ready to do anything to be with her. We find out that he can't even make up his own mind about who he will marry until he is 25.

Cata fills Pola in on the fine points of good sex, and Pola figures out that Cata has had a relationship with Juliano the slave.

Domingo is at his wit's end (if he has one) in his marriage with Cata. He visits the mayor and appears to be on the point of talking to the mayor about it.

Sámano's plans to escape in Guaduas are foiled by his (and Leandro's) incarceration for the night. But, he urges Leandro to get help from Alejo.

Francisco becomes undone when a letter arrives from Leandro - to María Teresa - which he reads before she does. At that moment Leandro was in jail, so, Francisco decides to go free him.

Magda pays a visit to Torres and company. She lays the cards out on the table - that they will not permit Antonio to be freed because they are afraid of him. They make up a story about sending Antonio to the U.S. as ambassador. Finally, Jorge caves and says that he will support her request.

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RECAPS:
Mariano and Aurora almost get cozy in the breakroom as they discuss Aeeeeda’s Dirty Deed
Pati tells Juana Cutberto has left the building. Juana sobs.
Arturo finally gets a kiss in Europe.

Now for the new stuff:

D.F. Hospital: Hernán joins Aurora and Mariano in the break room and notifies Mariano that he’s issued an Orden de Restriccion in the hospital against Ruben, Mayra, and Aeeeeeeda. Mariano is in complete agreement and is very sorry for what happened with Aida. Hernán complains of how that tipo and his family have caused her nothing but suffering. He is very upset and absolutely cannot allow them near Espe again. He tells Mariano that what “his novia” did wasn’t right. Espe had no plans to admit Ruben was the babydaddy and she didn’t want to use the baby to take anything away from Aida. But that did not matter to Aida. Imagine the suffering Espe will endure if she loses the bebé! Caras impactadas from Aurora and Mariano.

España: The smoochfest continues and…….blast it! Teresa apologetically pulls away saying she can’t help but feel the pain of his betrayal. Arturo thought he had made it clear how remorseful he is. She knows he is and then says, “It’s not you, it’s me.” Ugh! She wants to trust him completely (plenamente) because if they reconcile she wants it to be for life. She walks away dramatically and Arturo chases after her saying he wants the same thing. If she forgives him, they’ll be together forever. He asks her to please try. She tells him she tries, she reasons, she even understands why he went to Paloma that night. However, as things are now, she can’t avoid feeling bad. She asks that he please understand and be patient with her. They embrace and there is no Sharkita smile on her face and I am cautiously optimistic there’s hope for her yet. At least while they’re in España, anyway.

Vecindad: Pati confirms to Juana that Cutberto is gone. Juana can’t believe she won’t see him again. Refugio tries to console her crying friend. Juana can’t believe he left without saying goodbye. Refugio asks if she’s sure about her commitment to el Doctor.

España: They’re now sitting at the edge of the bed, talking. Well, at least he made it that far. He agrees that communication is very important. She would have liked to have told him from the beginning that sleeping with Mariano was her attempt to forget Arturo. If he had only told her right away about his night with Paloma, things might have been different. (Anyone out there believe that?...Didn’t think so) He proposes that from now on they speak to each other openly and honestly. They both agree. She wants to start now and says she whole heartedly wants things to improve but doesn’t want to move too fast. It would be so easy to end up making love tonight but she can’t help feeling badly about it. He agrees she’s doing the right thing and she thanks him for being so understanding. She tells him he’s headed in the right direction……although she can’t forget the phantom (fantasma) of his betrayal. She apologizes for being so cruel, but it’s the truth. Oh my.

Vecindad: Refugio suggests Juana go looking for Cutberto in his pueblo but Juana doesn’t know the name of his pueblo. Juana is sobbing she’ll never see him again. Refugio tells her she’s to blame for stepping out with the good doctor. Juana claims she did it for Cutberto’s own good, so he can be happy and have many children. Refugio insists she should’ve been honest with Cutberto about her inability to bear children instead of marrying that doctor….what’s – his – name? Juana has to remind her it’s Hector. Silvia Mariscal (Refugio) totally forgot Hector’s name! Good save by Cynthia Klithbo (Juana).

Hospital: Aurora and Mariano are now alone in the break room. She’s never seen Hernán so upset. Mariano says it’s to be expected. He loves Esperanza. And as for the bebé, well he loves all children but this one is special for him. Aurora agrees, saying that to some extent he feel he’s the father for this child. It pains Mariano to know he couldn’t say anything in Aida’s favor. Aurora recommends they talk once they’ve both calmed down. Mariano says the last thing he wishes to do right now is to speak with Aida. The one he needs to speak with is Espe. Aurora feels he should speak with both and then asks if he really cares for Aida. He doesn’t think that’s important now. Aurora disagrees, saying this impacts his feelings--his life. He can’t deny it, he cares for Aida because she was his hope to love once again. Aurora asks if he could someday love her as much as he loved Teresa.

Vecindad: Juana is before Refugio’s shrine to la Virgen de Guadalupe, brushing away tears. She says this may be best for everyone. Pati returns to hand out letters Cutberto left for Juana and Refugio. They leave Juana alone to read Cutberto’s note. His face is superimposed over the letter as we hear what he’s written: “By the time you read this letter, I’ll be far away but you shouldn’t think I’m running away.” He makes a few jokes about his spelling (ortografía) but finally gets down to it: “I love you very much and though I wasn’t able to make you happy, I hope el Doctorcito will. I only joked about el Doctorcito’s appearance because deep down I would’ve liked to be more like him and end up with you. I wish you happiness.” P.S. (posdata) He asks that she never forget when he would sing “Aquellos Ojos Verdes”. We hear him sing a verse as she folds the letter and tearfully kisses it. Adios payaso, hellooooooooo Doctor!

Night falls over the vecindad and Pati asks about Espe. Johnny will run by the hospital to check on her before his taxi shift. She worries about him working nights. She hopes it won’t be too long before she can help him with their expenses. Juana’s teaching her to sew and dressmaking (confección) she hopes this will result in employment. He wants her to go back to school. He reflects about what happened to him. There was a need for money and for one reason or another, he was never able to return to school. He jokes that she can make her own skirt to her liking. He kneels before her and raises the skirt higher and higher when Refugio walks in demanding to know QTH is going on here? What, a husband flirting with his wife? Scandalous! Pati and Johnny are embarrassed as Refugio smiles (I’m shocked)

Genoveva’s house: Aida’s trying to get in touch with Aurora, who isn’t available and Mariano doesn’t answer her calls. Geno is anxious to know if that woman has lost her bebé. Aeeeeeeda is equally anxious. Since Geno isn’t restricted from the hospital, she plans to find out for herself. They both hope bebé has survived. Sidenote: Has anyone noticed all the sofas in Geno’s living room? I’ve counted four! Looks like a showroom!

Hospital: Mariano is with Espe giving her the good news that BeBigote will survive. He’s very sorry about what happened and that it was caused by Aeeeeeeeeeeeda. Espe know she’s his novia but she wants him to know that when it was just her that was harassed, she was able to tolerate it and she put up with a lot. But when it comes to her baby, she will not hesitate to fight for him. She will not tolerate any further harassment from Ruben and Aida.

Speaking of El Bigote: Hernán has arrived at Rubigote’s office to confront him. He calls him an infeliz, telling him he wasn’t satisfied with taking his wife to mistreat Esperanza. Ruben isn’t phased and tells Hernán he has no rights over Esperanza because she lurves him (Ruben) and suggests Hernan only wishes he were the babydaddy. As it turns out, that role is already taken. Hernán asks what kind of father is he who’s only interest seems to be to keep that baby from being born. He then accuses Ruben of sending Aida to bother Esperanza. This is news to Ruben. QTH? Aida talked to Espe?, he asks. Hernán tells him to stop the innocent act, saying it would benefit Ruben if the child were not born. He swears he will do everything possible for Esperanza to give birth although today Aida almost killed the baby. He warns Ruben that if Espe should lose the baby, he will take legal action against him. Leave her in peace! Ruben is muy, muy impactado!

Hospital: Mariano updates Hector on Espe’s condition. Mariano then asks Hector’s permission to participate in a project in Acapulco. He will submit a proposal the following day and tells him Aurora will also participate. He also hands Hector a report on the Foundation’s Pediatric area. Aside from some minor construction setbacks, the project should be completed on time. Hector advises him to make sure he keeps a good detailed record of everything in order to avoid any problems with Ruben Caceres. Dramatic music…duhn, duhn, DUHN!

Rubigote’s Office: He’s leaving an urgent message for Geno to call him back immediately. Aeeeeeeda comes flying through his door screeching that he has let her down once again! She’s about to strike him when he grabs her arm demanding to know why she went to see Espe! She tells him she’s making the demands now. She calls him a desgraciado and accuses him of lying again and hiding (ocultar) the fact that the Gata is carrying his baby. He explains he hoped to avoid all this drama. It’s clear to her he preferred she never found out. He apologizes and says he now wants to tell her everything. She’s not sure he can convince her of anything and shrieks at him. This isn’t easy for him, he says. On one hand she’s la niña de mis ojos (daughter of his eyes) and on the other hand this criatura (niña, child) will be born under very different circumstances. She doesn’t miss the opportunity to state, better yet screeches, that he’s to blame. Of course he says but what would she have him do? Pretend the child doesn’t exist? She thinks the worst of him as it is, what would she think of him if he abandoned that child? He knows this is very painful for her but she must realize that when that niño/niña is born, she will have a bro/sis. She very angrily tells him this has brought out the worst in her. She told Mariano she wished the bebé wouldn’t be born and now he’s finished with her. Ruben thinks this is best in the long run. Aeeeeeeeeeeda vehemently disagrees and declares her lurve for Mariano. Getting back to the subject at hand, she assures him things are about to change around here. He asks if she’s going to tell Mayra. Music crescendos as I reach for another handful of popcorn (palomitas)!

Hospital: Genoveva is hanging around the nurses’ station and asks Aurora about Espe, saying Aida is very anxious about the bebé’s well-being. Aurora confirms things don’t look too good for BeBigote. Geno offers money, anything to help save that baby! That baby must survive! Aurora assures her the hospital is doing what it can to save that baby and it’s not a question of money. They need a miracle.

Vecindad: Hernán tells Pati he can cover Espe’s hospital bills without her knowing about it. Pati says Johnny wants to take care of it himself and he doesn’t like lying to his sister. She agrees to talk to him about it. Juanita, who is back to wearing her braid/scarf (ugh) brings him a bag with Espe’s belongings and tells him she’ll be at the hospital later. He tells them both there’s no need. He’ll be by her side all evening. Juana plays the victim and says that since she’s not expecting anyone to visit, she may as well go cheer up Espe. Pati suggests she cheer herself up first before visiting Espe.

Rubigote’s office: Aeeeeeda sees she’s hit her mark. Ah, he’s scared now. Well that’s what he deserves. He reaches out for her and she pushes him away, NO! He tells her to please think of her mother and how this will affect her. Despite his betrayal, he swears he loves her and it would hurt him deeply to lose her. She yells at him, he should have thought of that before he got involved with Esperanza. But noooooo, he only thinks of himself. One lie led to another. Didn’t he tell her that even though Espe was 3 months along, the bebé couldn’t be his because he had used protection? She asks again, didn’t he say that? He’s not even good at lying. She can no longer trust him. He pleads for a chance to set things right. No way, she says. This has no resolution. She dramatically says, “¡Nos diste la puñalada final!” (He’s given them the final blow!) This is the last disappointment; he’s finally destroyed their family. He reaches for her again and again she forcefully pushes him away saying he has no right to ask her for anything. He begs her to reconsider because everything will be worse if she tells Mayra. Another dramatic pause and both Aida and Ruben are panting. They need a breather and so do I.

Hospital: Juana is visiting with Aurora and mentions she looks a little sad, hija. She apologizes for using that term but Aurora admits she likes it when she calls her “hija”. If she marries her dad, she’ll be like a second mother, well practically the only one. Juana tells her she already sees her as a daughter. Juana brings up Aurora’s sorrowful demeanor again. Aurora’s confused (again) after Mariano’s breakup with Aida. Juana’s very happy to hear that, especially after Aida’s behavior. She’s not surprised that Aida is very sorry. She advises Aurora to seize the day and go after Mariano now that he’s free. She should look after herself and stop thinking of everyone else. Aurora says she can’t just go to Mariano now that he’s free, telling him she loves him. Juana agrees maybe not in that manner but she should at least try. Aurora is such a goody-goody she can’t help feeling sorry for Aida. She is her friend after all. Juana wonders if Aida really is such a good friend. She suggests Aurora remember everything Aida did to Teresa. Aurora feels that Aida has changed. She’s incapable of taking advantage of the situation and Mariano seems so sad without Aida. She cries and Juana comforts her. Oh, such drama. Oh, such angst. Oh, brother. Get over it, sister and go after the man you lurve!

Back to the Shriekster and Rubigote: Why should she maintain her silence? She asks him for one good reason. He asks that she remain silent to protect her mother from further harm and give him another chance. ANOTHER CHANCE!? She shrieks, ANOTHER CHANCE!? He doesn’t deserve it, ANOTHER CHANCE!? Ruh-roh, Mayra walks in asking, what’s with all the shrieking? Oh, this is good. Grab another handful of popcorn ‘cause here it comes:

Ruben tells Mayra that Aida wants to talk to her about her holdings, isn’t that right, sweetie?

NO! says Aida, enough with the lies. She tearfully tells her mother that what she’s about to tell her will hurt Mayra as much as it hurts her, maybe more. Ruben looks on fearfully. “What?”, asks Mayra, “What is going on?” Aida says she doesn’t mean to hurt her but they can’t go on living a lie. As Ruben begs her to stop, Aida tells her mother that the bebé that la Gata de Esperanza is expecting is Ruben’s…..and he knew it all along! Ok, now rewind and get a look at Mayra’s face as Aida breaks the news. She knew what she was going to say before she said it. Excellent reaction and great close-ups as this dysfunctional family absorbs the news.

Mayra loses it and goes after Ruben with her purse. I hope there’s a brick in there, or at least a very heavy wallet. She screams at him. ¡DESGRACIADO! ¡INFELIZ! ¡CÍNICO! She lunges and scratches and screams incoherently then says she never wants to lay eyes on him again. Aida finally manages to pull her away and walks her out of the room. Ruben is left standing there, all alone and seemingly grief-stricken. Sidenote: in the fracas, the actress, Dobrina, lost her purse. You can see her looking for it but recovers and walks out without it.

Hospital: Aurora tells Juana that Mariano has invited her to participate on another project. Juana thinks this is an excellent opportunity for them to get closer considering he’s broken off his relationship with Aida. Aurora whines that she doesn’t understand why these things happen as Hector walks up to the two women he adores and presents a rose to Juana. Aurora leaves them alone and he tells Juana how appreciative he is that she gets along so well with his hija. Juana comments it would be difficult not to get along with someone as sweet and as lovely as Aurora. He’s been thinking and wonders if she’d like to travel, once they’re married of course. Juana thinks it’s too soon to talk of marriage. Hector tells her he loves her and sees no reason to wait, does she? She seems taken by surprise.

Outdoor eatery: Ramon and Mariano are have a father/son talk. Ramon is actually on Team Aida, saying she had every reason to be angry and bitter about Aida’s bebé. Sure she was wrong in how she handled it and he told her so but he asks Mariano to put himself in her place and consider how she must feel, saying it’s not really her fault. Mariano says it isn’t Espe’s fault either. Ramon counters by saying Espe shouldn’t have gotten involved with a married man to begin with. He goes on to justify his feelings about Aida saying he appreciates how she pulled Mariano out of his Teresa-ridden funk and got him to smile again. He’s her novio and should be more supportive of her feelings. He asks Mariano again to put himself in her place. How would he feel if the same had happened to him. Mariano flashes is gorgeous green eyes as he ponders. Sigh.

Hospital: Hector promises to proceed as she wishes but asks her not to wait too long. He can afford for her to have the wedding she wants and also to remodel the house to her liking. She says this all takes time and he wonders if she’s at least excited about the idea. Of course, she replies. He’s so happy that….he hasn’t even told Aurora….but, he whispers to her that he’s enrolled in dance classes. She’s so touched by this she reaches out to caress his cheek and they share a very respectful peck on the mouth. Oh man, he’s so adorable.

It’s morning at the Alcazar home and Aurora has a visitor. She doesn’t recognize her and the woman introduces herself as, “Vanessa, tu madre.” Dun, dun……DUHNNNNNN!

Vecindad: Refugio is bitching as usual to Juana that she hasn’t heard from Teresa. Juana bemoans the fact that Cutberto is gone but she’s accepted it. She now has Hector and she loves him. She’s not going to lie and say it’s the same as it was with Cutberto and say she LUURVES him but she gets along fine with Hector. Besides, with Hector she’s gained a daughter.

Casa Caceres: Genoveva instructs the maid to have suitcases delivered to Ruben’s office and reminds her he is not to set foot in this house. She tells Aida she’s sad and feels as though she has a hole (hueco) in her chest. But she’s also frighteningly angry (un coraje espantoso). She can’t believe he didn’t have the courage (valor) to tell her he no longer loved her or that their marriage wasn’t what it once was. Aida agrees she can’t believe how low he’s fallen. Mayra feels he denied (negó) himself the right to be happy and denied it for her as well. If he had told her years ago of his affair she still would have been hurt but she was younger, she didn’t feel old and dejected (acabada) and could have overcome the blow. Aida feels for her and tells her she thought theirs a perfect marriage. She thought her father was the ideal, an example to follow. But since the discovery of his affair with that Gata, it’s been lie, after lie, after lie. Mayra says maybe he can be happy with that woman and their child.

Mommy Dearest: Aurora can’t believe it. Vanessa realizes they have a lot to talk about and recapture (reconstuir) their relationship. Reconstruir?, Aurora asks. They’ve never had a relationship. Vanessa says Aurora was very young and doesn’t remember but they were always together and very close. Aurora asks why then did she leave her behind? Vanessa confesses she never should have left but she’s here now and that’s all they should care about. She looks at Aurora and realizes how beautiful she is. She wants to hug her but Aurora pulls away and bluntly asks her why she left, why did she abandon her?

Casa Caceres: Mayra tells Aida that Ruben will never hear from her again. Aida feels the same but Mayra tells her that just because Ruben stops being her husband, he’ll never stop being Aida’s father. Aida: Why would she want a father like that, one who deceives and lies. He’s a tramposo (cheater, swindler). Mayra repeats: He’s your father. She figures that at least now they know the whole story. No more unpleasant (desagradable) surprises. Aida laughs sarcastically. She certainly hopes so because, well……….They don’t realize it yet but the other zapato, by the name of Geno, hasn’t fallen yet.

Mommy Dearest: Vanessa sees Aurora is very agitated and perhaps they should talk about it another day. No, says Aurora, she wants to know right now! Vanessa feels there’s plenty of time to talk about it but for now it’s enough that they’ve seen each other, Aurora should be as equally happy to see her. Aurora knows she should be happy. Although she always wanted her by her side, it’s horrible what she did; to leave just like that and never seek them out again with no explanation, no word from her. Vanessa doesn’t deny it and says she’s there to ask for her forgiveness. Aurora is now crying and asks if Vanessa really thinks it’s so easy. Does she really think she can ever forgive her?

Rubigote’s office: Gulping down a drink, he tells Genoveva his world has fallen apart. He admits he doesn’t love Mayra but even so, she was his center, the person that would always be by his side, forever. Now she hates him. Geno calmly tells him not to be like that. How does she want him to feel? His daughter, his princess, no longer loves him. And he’s lost them both at the worst possible moment when he has no way of recovering the money he took from Mayra. He feels fatal (sounds better in Spanish). He’s going to need a lot of help. Geno agrees they need to find a way to keep Mayra from discovering the fraud and buy some time until the completion of Luna Turqueza. He wants to pressure Fernando to speed up the construction.

Mommy Dearest: Aurora is letting it all out: She always wanted a mother to share things with. It was so hurtful to see other girls with their mothers. They scolded them, yes, but they were always there by their side. In contrast, she asks Vanessa, what does she have? Vanessa tries to calm her down. Aurora refuses to be consoled. She can’t believe she has a mother who doesn’t know her, wasn’t there for her birthdays or when she had her first boyfriend, when she became a woman. Vanessa realizes she was wrong and that’s why she’s here. Aurora’s not finished. It’s assumed having children, one should love them or at least protect them, guide them; not leave them forgotten. And what has she to say for herself with regards to the pain she caused her father? Does she realize she nearly ruined his life. All Vanessa can say is that she made a mistake, a serious mistake. But that’s why she’s here, to see if they can possibly change everything.

Ruben’s office: He admits it would hurt him deeply if Espe were to lose the baby. Geno tells him “their” baby has to be born and she will care for him/her. He’s not sure he wants her to assume this responsibility. She reminds him he always wanted a son and she lost hers. Now that he’s lost his wife and daughter, he’ll see he’s not completely alone. With this baby they’ll have a new beginning. He doesn’t think it’s that easy. First, the baby needs to survive. Secondly, he needs to get out of this fraudulent mess. Try as he might, she knows Mayra will never trust him again. Geno refuses to lose him a second time and will do whatever is necessary to help him and tells (warns?) him he will no longer leave her home. Ruben just looks at her.

Mommy Dearest: Vanessa understands this has been so sudden and they have a lot to talk over. She gives Aurora a card with all her contact information and turns to leave. Aurora relents and asks her not to leave. They both have tears in their eyes as they embrace. Uh-oh. I hope I’m wrong but I detect a little sharkiness in Mommy Dearest’s eyes. We may need a bigger boat.

Vecindad: Pati tells Refugio and Juana that Johnny wants her to continue her studies. Refugio and Juana give opposing opinions.
Mommy Dearest: Aurora agrees they need to talk but they should include Hector. Vanessa doesn’t want to talk about Hector. She’s here to talk to her about how much she missed her but she repeats she doesn’t want to talk about Hector. Mariano arrives, Aurora introduces them and Vanessa leaves. She promises they can get together soon to talk but she doesn’t want to see Hector. Hmmmmm. Mariano seems confused.

Hospital: Espe complains to Hernán she’s been told not to work for the remainder of her pregnancy. He tells her there’s nothing to worry about. They’re all going to help her with her financial needs. He gives her an i-Touch and speaker saying he’s recorded music that will be soothing for the baby. An adorable scene.

Aurora and Mariano still at her house: He hopes she can resolve all her issues with her mother but he asks if she’s sure it really is her mother. He asks if she told her why she left them. Aurora admits she didn’t. Super Mariano feels it’s important to talk about that in order to heal the wounds caused by her abandonment. Why didn’t she come before? Why didn’t she want to say what happened? Aurora doesn’t know anything and doesn’t want to run the risk of alienating her by pressuring her. She thinks he’s not happy for her. He explains he’s just concerned for her. She tells him she never wants to be separated from her again.

Ruben’s office: He’s telling Amadeo, the accountant, about his marital woes. It’s now imperative that Mayra be kept from reviewing the books. He suggests Amadeo convince her to review upcoming budgets, anything to avoid looking at past records. Aeeeeeeda arrives and when he calls her hija, she tells him to refrain from calling her that since she is not proud to be known as his daughter. Whoa! She informs him that neither she nor her mother wants anything to do with him. She’s there as Mayra’s attorney and presents him with divorce papers! Yowsa!

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Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #9, Tuesday segment, at this link.

On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 30 start at this link.

Thank you, Carlos, for today's picture. They really add flavor to the blog posts.



And Julie sent a screenshot of our favorite spitfire, Tia Isabel. Thanks, Julie!

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