Caray, Caray!

REPRISE
Mariano sneaks into Teresa’s room for a quick visit. He tells her he can’t stay long because he doesn’t want to cause problems with Arturo. Teresa is concerned that Hector is going to induce a coma, but Mariano comforts her, assuring her he will lookout for her. In that case, she will agree to it.

SEVERAL DAYS LATER AT THE HOSPITAL
Arturo walks into Hector's office. Hector informs him that there is good news: “Finally, after so many days, the swelling has subsided, and we can operate on Teresa.” Arturo is pleased at this progress.

Later, Hector is talking with Dr. Dario and Mariano. He says preparations are underway to operate on Teresa and remove the second bullet. Mariano asks to be present at this important operation, because it involves Teresa. (I wanted to thump Mariano on the head when he said that.) Hector says, “Arturo does not want you near his wife, and I agree with him.” With that, Hector excuses himself to prep for surgery.


Dario and Mariano continue to talk. Dario tells him to relax, everything is going to be ok. Mariano says he will not rest easy until he sees her fully recovered. Dario reminds Mariano that Teresa’s husband has cared for her day and night, he obviously loves her and oh by the way, Teresa is a MARRIED woman. Mariano says, “If you were not my friend, I would think you are saying that just to annoy me.”

Dario shakes his head and says “I’m just trying to remind you that Teresa is a married woman, and although it hurts, you should forget it!” Mariano angrily gets up and raises his voice, “Yeah, as if it were that easy! You think I’m happy to love her when she loves another?!” Dario says he thinks it was a mistake to end things with Aida. I can kind of see Dario’s point. (Don’t get mad at me.) We know how awful Aida is, but Dario doesn’t, and he’s just looking at it like a typical Cro-Magnon: Aida’s got a nice butt and she-puts out. That’s a trump card that can make a man overlook a lot of bad behavior! Mariano replies, “What else could I do, Dario? My thing with her couldn’t continue.” Mariano says that he and Aida agreed to see each other from time to time as friends. Things have been tough on poor Aida because of her parents’ divorce and Aida’s involvement in it. Then Dario point blank asks him if there is a chance he’ll reconcile with Aida. (Manslation: “Come on man, look at her butt!”) But alas, even though Aida is hot, Mariano says there’s no chance.

Speaking of hot, they change the subject to Aurora. Dario says he hopes Mariano doesn’t regret leaving Aida the way he regrets not going after Aurora, and that it must hurt Mariano a little to see Aurora getting married to someone else. Mariano says he is happy for her. He says “I lost the opportunity with her a long time ago, and now Aurora is happy with Martin, and that’s what matters.” Just then his pants catch on fire.


MAYRA’S HOUSE
Mayra is sitting on the couch reading as Aida walks in carrying a large envelope and says, “Ok this is a copy of your divorce, your marriage certificate is revoked.”

Mayra finds it hard to believe her marriage to Ruben is finally over. Mayra says it comforts her that, although her marriage failed, she has such a wonderful daughter from it. (Are you puking yet?) Aida says from here on begins a new life for Mayra and she should leave the past behind and start making new plans. Mayra agrees and she’s going to start by leaving on a big trip around the world. Aida says that’s great, but too bad her good friend Geno (ha!) couldn’t go with her. Mayra says she got a funny feeling when Geno refused the invitation to go, but realized it must have been because she had to look after matters at home.


PRISON
Geno and Ruben are happily conversing as they look over Ruben’s divorce decree. Ruben says he is so glad to be free from Mayra; if only Mayra hadn’t discovered the fraud, they could have fled to another country. Ruben thanks Geno for her support and says anyone else would have left him. Ah, but Geno says she loves him. (She might even love him more than puke)

Ruben says he will be out of jail soon. Geno says next they’ll wait for that chick to have “their” son. Ruben says, “Yes, this baby will be yours and mine, Genoveve.” The only thing Ruben says he regrets is that Aida was on her mother’s side. Geno says to forget about it; it’s better to think of the wonderful future that awaits them when “their” child is born.


VECINDAD
While Hernan is helping Esperanza out of the car and into a wheelchair he bought for her, scumbag Fito is lurking, spying on them. Hernan asks if she’s ok. Esperanza says she’s going to be fine, especially because the doctor says everything is going to be fine with her little baby Rodrigo. As Hernan wheels her in, Fito watches and pulls out his cell phone to notify Geno of what’s happening.

HOSPITAL – MARIANO’S OFFICE
Aurora asks Mariano if he wanted to be the one to operate on Teresa. He says “Yes, I also wanted to be the one to marry her. If that had been so, she would not have received those bullets.” Aurora says yes, but the reality is she decided to marry Arturo and it is clear why: Arturo is her ideal man; she trusted that Teresa would eventually love him and she did. Mariano whines that he wishes one could fall in and out of love at will, then changes the subject to Aurora’s wedding.


As they are talking, Martin comes in and asks Mariano to be the best man at his wedding! Mariano does a “deer in the headlights” impersonation. Mariano gathers himself and stutters that he agrees. Martin says
Mariano will be responsible for the ring, for the partnership between he and Aurora, and he’ll be the one to say “What God has joined together let no man put asunder.” Aurora looks very uncomfortable with all of this.

Screechy Aida walks in and Aurora and Martin leave to the hallway. Aurora then irritably asks Martin why he asked Mariano to be the “padrino de lazo”, as the “sponsors” will be Arturo and Teresa.

PRISON
Geno says Fito told her that Esperanza is in the advanced stage of her pregnancy. Ruben wants to make sure step by step how things are going with “their” son, and to make sure Esperanza is well fed and with [medical] care. Geno says not to worry, he’ll be out on bail soon, but obviously the bond will be high. Ruben thanks her and says when he gets out he will pay her back in spades.

HOSPITAL WAITING AREA
Arturo, Luisa and Fernando are waiting for news about Teresa’s surgery. Arturo thanks Fernando for being by his side, giving his blood at a critical time, and helping to renegotiate his debts. Arturo also thanks him for the purchase of his house, as it would be tough for Teresa to recover somewhere other than her home.

MARIANO’S OFFICE
Aida tells Mariano she didn’t come by to do anything silly; she just wanted to wish Teresa well on her operation. Mariano is skeptical. Aida whines that Mariano and others don’t believe her when she says Teresa is bad, but in time she’ll be proven right. She says she feels bad that she hasn’t seen Mariano in several days and he confirms it is best that they keep their space. She asks that they make an exception for Aurora’s wedding day; on that day, she wants him there with her.

HOSPITAL WAITING AREA
Hector comes in and tells everyone that the operation went smoothly and he was able to take the bullet out of Teresa. Everyone is relieved.

THAT NIGHT AT THE BARRERA HOUSE
Fernando and Oriana are in the Barrera house. Oriana says she wanted to buy that house, but it was already sold. Fernando tells her Luisa didn’t want to lose the house so he bought it. Oriana is relieved because she wanted to have a house in Mexico for her grandchildren. Fernando corrects her and says he and Luisa are not going to live in the house. They are going to let Arturo and Teresa stay there.

Oriana is furious. She thinks it will be a waste because Teresa is not going to stay with Arturo and she probably won’t regain any movement. Fernando says her words are cruel. Luisa enters and asks if Oriana heard the news that things went well with Teresa’s surgery. Oriana says she is happy for Arturo (not Teresa) and now they can continue the wedding plans. Luisa wants to see if Teresa regains mobility. Oriana is dismissive and sternly snarls “hopefully that happens, but nothing prevents us from following through with the wedding plans.”

NEXT DAY AT HOSPITAL
Mariano is nervous about the testing that will be done on Teresa today to determine if she is regaining feeling in her extremities. Aurora promises to let him know as soon as she hears anything.


In Teresa’s hospital room, Arturo is giving encouragement to Teresa as Hector comes in to begin the testing. Hector starts with a brush and scrapes it across her foot. Teresa doesn’t appear to feel anything and is concerned.

Hector changes to a metal rod and pokes at Teresa’s foot, and asks if she feels anything. Suddenly, Teresa excitedly says “Yes! Yes! It’s a pinch, I felt it!”

Arturo is excited and asks what this means. Hector says, “It means we can be calm and happy, Teresa can regain movement.” He tells Teresa she must have patience, the recovery of movement will come slowly, and she’ll obviously need lots of rehab. Aurora is there and says it’s a miracle.


PRISON
Geno walks up to Ruben holding his release papers and says, “Now everything is ready, my love, you’re going to leave this horrible place!” Ruben is ecstatic as they happily embrace. Ruben the skank-rat has escaped his cage. I’m sure the boys in cell block A will miss their little bitch.

MAYRA’S HOUSE
Mayra has her suitcases packed and is ready to leave on her trip. She tells Aida that if she needs any support to contact Geno. They both talk about what a great friend Geno is and how she loves Aida like a daughter. They go on discussing chick stuff and how Mayra doesn’t want to be there when Ruben arrives and doesn’t want to be around when Esperanza’s baby is born. They say their mushy chick goodbyes as I take this opportunity to yawn and scratch. I’m a guy after all.


HOSPITAL
In Teresa’s room the doctors Alcazar continue telling Teresa about what to expect with the rehabilitation therapy and they stress it will take a while to regain strength as she was in bed for a month.


Mariano is about to text Aurora to ask for an update when she hurriedly comes running into his office to give him the news. She excitedly tells him, “Teresa reacted to stimuli, my dad says she WILL RECOVER!!”


Mariano is ECSTATIC, and jumps up and grabs Aurora in a tight hug and plants a kiss on her!! He kissed Aurora!! Well, it was pretty quick – over almost as soon as it started - but still, he kissed her.


They regain their composure and awkwardly apologize to each other. Aurora scurries out as Mariano is impacted by what just happened. Aurora is in the hallway, still stunned by the kiss and holding her hand to her lips.

She sees Martin and quickly embraces him. He asks her if something is wrong. She says, “No, I just needed to feel your embrace and feel close.” Hmmm

In Teresa’s room, her parents and Juana are there celebrating the good news. Hector comes in and Teresa asks when he and Juana are getting married. They explain that first they will wait for Aurora to get married. Teresa is surprised at that news. Aurora walks in and she confirms that she is going to marry Martin. Refugio and Armando excuse themselves to go get some rest.


GENO’S HOUSE
Well, look what the skank dragged in; it’s Ruben the Rat. Ruben says how much he appreciates taking a bath with hot water and sleeping on a clean mattress. Geno says they could just lie in bed all day if he wants. I have an idea, perhaps Ruben and Geno could share a delightful flea dip together. Go ahead guys, have a flea dip, it's on me. Check yourself for ticks while you’re at it. Skanks.

Ruben says he has something “important” he needs to take care of before his flea dip, and he scurries off.

HOSPITAL
In Teresa’s room, my girl Aurora is chatting with Teresa. Teresa asks if Aurora is really going to marry Martin without loving him. Aurora says, “Look who’s talking, because I have no doubt you married Arturo yet loved Mariano. Tell me Teresa, do you still love Mariano?” Teresa says, “You think if that were so, I would have done what I did for Arturo?”

Teresa wants to know what happened while she was unconscious; Arturo seems to really trust Hector these days. Aurora says Hector performed the operations and during all this time in the hospital, Arturo and Hector became friends.

Aurora then asks if Teresa still wants to be her “madrina de lazo” and Teresa says that yes, she does. However Aurora says she also asked Aida to be her madrina. Teresa is not happy about that. Teresa asks if Aurora thinks she will be recovered by the wedding date. Aurora thinks that with discipline and work, it is possible.

In Mariano’s office, Aida is there again and Mariano tells her the good news about Teresa. Aida is not all that excited as she imagines Mariano was, but says at least now Teresa won’t be causing more trouble. Aida’s phone rings and someone informs her that Ruben has been out of jail for hours. Aida is distraught because she assumed the first thing Ruben would do when he got out was to call her and ask for forgiveness, but that’s obviously not the case.

Mariano and Aida cuddle on the couch as Aida goes on about Ruben not caring. Mariano says the good news is that Mayra and Aida have grown closer. He says she should accept Mayra’s invitation to go on a trip with her. Aida says no, someone has to stay here and watch after their business, but also she stayed because she loves Mariano and hope that he sees that she’s repented. (Bitch, pahhleeeze)

VECINDAD
In Esperanza’s apartment, apparently Espe found out about Teresa’s situation and is chewing out Johnny for not telling her anything about it; after all, Teresa is her best friend. Johnny says not to be mad; everyone was just concerned about the baby’s health and they were just following the doctor’s advice.

Johnny leaves to go collect the rent and in typical vecindad style, he doesn’t close the door. As Esperanza gets settled for a nap, Ruben de la Skank sneaks in to apparently harass Espe. These folks seriously need to learn to close and LOCK THE DOOR.

Esperanza wakes up and is startled to see Ruben. Ruben says, “it seems you do not like my visit. Why do you look so scared?” Esperanza says, “Because you sent me to the hospital; I almost lost my son!”


Ruben shouts, “OUR son, Esperanza, this baby is OURS.” Then he creepily says, “You look so beautiful pregnant.” Esperanza snaps, “SHUT UP!” Ruben hisses, “Because of Mayra I missed the chance to see my son grow within you. Furthermore, it is a boy, as I’ve always wanted. Well, I came to talk to you to forgive me.”

Esperanza says, “I cannot forgive anything, I just never want to see you again. Not only are you a cheating man, but also a thief! How could you steal from your wife?” Ruben says, “Now you understand why I could not get a divorce?” (as if that makes it ok). Esperanza replies, “Yes, because you’re even worse than I expected. Weren’t you in jail? When did you get out? I don’t care – GET OUT OF HERE!”


Ruben argues that he’s not going to leave as they need to discuss visitation for his son, because the child is his. Espe says Ruben has no right to the child because he was about to kill him. Ruben tells her that he is the father and he doesn’t want the child to grow close to another man – she cannot have another partner (boyfriend). Espe begs to differ and plans to be with Hernan. Espe can’t believe she was foolish enough to have been with Ruben all those years. Espe says that just because the child is their son, she never wants to see him again, and yells at him to get out.

Ruben grabs her and says, “If you don’t let me see my son for good, then the law will force you, because you will soon get notice that I am filing a lawsuit and I WILL WIN.” Espe shouts for him to let go and GET OUT!!

As Ruben slithers out, Espe is in pain and grabs her stomach.

BARRERA HOUSE

Arturo meets with Fernando and thanks him for everything he has done to help him; and considers him a true brother. FF>>

CHAVES HOUSE
Johnny is collecting the rent at the Chaves home and they talk about how great it is that Teresa is getting better. FF>>

HOSPITAL
Aurora is holding a Bridezilla magazine. She and Teresa are talking about chick bridal stuff and I literally have to FF>> before I begin to puke up blood.


ESPERANZA’S APARTMENT
In typical vecindad style, instead of calling the 911 equivalent, she is calling direct to Hernan. She gets his voice mail and tells him that she is bleeding, in pain, and is having very strong contractions. She wants him to call her back and tell her if she should go to the hospital. (Duh)

Just then, Johnny & Patty enter and Espe tells them what’s wrong. They are going to take her to the hospital.

MAYRA’S HOUSE
Ruben enters and tries to tell Aida that he just got out of jail. She tells him she knows he’s been out since morning. Aida tells him Mayra is gone. Ruben says he needed to talk to her about business but Aida says she has power of attorney. Again Aida laments about Mariano and how it was all Teresa’s fault that he broke up with her. Ruben of course thinks it’s good that Mariano is out of the picture, and now maybe someone worthy of Aida will come along. Aida continues to whine about Mariano. YYAAAWWNN.

Ruben admits that he has made mistakes but wants Aida’s forgiveness. They hug, and as they hold each other, Ruben has a very conniving, suspicious look on his face.


HOSPITAL
Back at Teresa’s hospital room, Aurora leaves for the day and Oriana slithers in right behind her. After some tense greetings Oriana says things look good for Teresa because she will not be bedridden. Teresa says, “I see that you don’t like my recovery.” Oriana says, “It would be hypocritical if I said otherwise.”

Teresa says, “I hope you do not have to regret treating me so bad.” Oriana replies, “Frankly I doubt it, Teresa, because, fortunately, my son has taken up his plans to marry Louise. By the way, when you can, go looking for a new place to live because your home, or rather Arturo’s home, you will not be able to return there!”
Teresa snaps, “Who says?”
Oriana sneers, “Yes, Teresa, Arturo had to sell your house, and Fernando bought it for Luisa!”

Our Tiburoncita is shaken at this news.

...and now you know what happened in episode 113.

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Watch someone be run over by a car (someone who looks like Blanca to me, can’t be Connie, she normally does not wear black pants)

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Today's episode is covered in Melinama's Recap #19, Wednesday segment, at this link.

On YouTube, haguilar78's clips for Cap 51 start at this link.

Carlos sent a new wedding picture for us today, but I'm also including the late addition from yesterday's recap, in case you missed it. I just love that shot!




And, for the sake of contrast...

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TERESA’S BEDSIDE: Teresa can’t feel anything as Hector jabs at her feet. She cries out as she realizes she can’t feel anything, can’t move. Arturo is distressed as Hector looks on, worried.

CASA ALCAZAR: Over coffee, Juana wonders how it came about that Aurora settled on Martin. Aurora replies that it’s obvious Mariano will never stop loving Teresa. If Juana had seen how lovingly he spoke to Teresa at the hospital, she’d agree. Juana sighs, wishing he would understand Teresa stopped loving him long ago. Aurora still has her doubts and wonders if she’s truly forgotten him. Juana’s convinced because Teresa took the bullet for Arturo. She’s also under the impression it was Mariano who persisted in pursuing Teresa. Aurora wants to leave all that in the past. She truly missed Martin when he went to France. He makes her happy and is so attentive. She’s very excited, more than she thought she’d be. Her cell rings. It’s Mariano, giving her the good news that Teresa is awake.

BACK AT THE HOSPITAL, Arturo tries to comfort Teresa, pledging to be by her side, come what may. She can’t imagine how that can be since she’s now condemned to remain bedridden. He tells her not to give up. They’ll go to the best experts in the world to overcome this problem. There have been so many advances in the medical field, she can’t resign herself and give up. He promises to stay by her side and support her in everything just as she’s done for him. She asks him to leave her, she wants to be alone. He’s crying and Teresa looks so frightened.

CASA CACERES: Geno delivers a letter from Ruben to Mayra. She says she’s visited him again only because she’s her friend and also because she loves Aida as a daughter and is sad to see how all this is affecting her, not to mention the rough patch she’s going through right now. Mayra has been told about the breakup. She doesn’t know what could be worse. He’s a nice guy and all but she can’t get over that he is Esperanza’s friend. She’s conflicted about her feelings. She doesn’t want her daughter associating with “those people” but yet she also hates to see her suffering over Mariano. Geno advises her to let things settle. She’s got other things to worry about, like having her husband in jail---Ruben is still her husband. Unfortunately so, admits Mayra. (por desgracia)

HOSPITAL: Luisa runs to Arturo and asks about Teresa. He tells her there was no response to the tests for sensitivity and reflex. Luisa reminds him Hector had told them this may not be final (definitivo). He tells her how Teresa reacted to learn she couldn’t feel anything or move her limbs. Hector walks up and tells him the sedative he gave her is working now and she’s calmed down. He tells Arturo that Teresa’s reaction is normal under these circumstances. Arturo says he’ll never forgive himself if she remains paralyzed.

NIGHT FALLS AT CASA GENOVEVA – Fito is there alone, talking to Paulo’s picture pointing out the irony that he should now be working for his mother. He admits she’s not bad to look at (in a 80’s throwback kind of way). Geno walks in demanding to know what he’s doing there. He assures her that with what she’s paying him for kidnapping, he isn’t likely to rob the place. She wants him to keep an eye on the vecindad for any goings on. He tells her that’s gonna cost her extra. She gives him a look as though she’s recognized him or something. He senses something too but she shrugs it off and asks how much more he wants.

HOSPITAL: Juana and Aurora are in Hector’s office asking to see Teresa. He advises Juana that Teresa is under sedation now to help with her recovery but he’s allowed Refugio to be with her so they can talk. They talk of how important parents are and Aurora says she wouldn’t know what to do without the two of them. Awww. Aurora changes the subject to weddings and even suggests a double wedding once Tersa recovers. (Eeeew, a double wedding with your dad?……no, no, no!) Hector tells her their plans are on somewhat on hold due to Teresa’s condition.

OH NO!!!!! DIVINE INTERVENTION STRIKES AGAIN? Fito is alone again, peeking into Geno’s purse as he waits for her. She comes back in holding a folder and stares at him. She’s looking at a police sketch of Paulo’s suspected drug supplier. Fito asks what’s wrong? The folder goes flying from her hands as she screams, “¡Tu mataste a mi hijo!” Fito picks up the sketch and gives her his best killer look. Oooh, Scary.

HOSPITAL: Refugio is with Teresa, saying that what’s important now is that she’s alive. Teresa vehemently disagrees. Everything’s changed now, she’ll have to depend on someone else for every little movement, to go anywhere. Refugio assures her they’ll all be there for whatever she needs. Teresa strongly objects and has always objected to being the subject of pity (lástima). Refugio tells her there’s no pity here. She has the strength to get past this, God will not abandon her. She’s so grateful for what Mariano did for her. Uh, oh, the Mariano/Teresa theme plays on as Teresa discovers he came running when Juana called him and saved her life. She asks momma not to take this the wrong way, but she wants to be alone.

GENO vs FITO: Geno continues to scream that he killed her son. He screams back that he did not kill him, he died of an overdose. He only supplies the drugs, he doesn’t force anyone to take them. She attacks him, saying she’s calling the police. He fights her off, grabbing her by the arms and asking her what she’s going to tell the police? That he’s here at her request to kidnap a newborn? He has a document signed by her. She cowers as he continues to threaten her and Ruben. He can have his friends come after her and he has friends in el tambo (jail) that can go after Ruben. What, did she think he wasn’t going to find out who her pareja (partner/other half) is?

They calm down and he tells her he understands she’s frightened. She should be if she’s planning to turn him in. If not, then they should just forget that little Paulo incident. She cries, “How can I forget the life of my only son?” “Yeah,” he says, “your only son who was already grown up (grandecito) and freely chose his destino.” He tells her Paulo had thought to quit the drugs once he was married. Geno wants to know if he mentioned her. Fito tells her Paulo knew she was suspicious and even faked a drug test to show he was clean. He didn’t want to worry her and had plans to get clean. Fito tells her they shouldn’t worry about Paulo anymore. There’s nothing to be done about him now. If she still wants him to get that baby for her, give him a call. He picks up the envelope with his money and struts out, leaving Geno sobbing in his wake.


HOSPITAL:

TERESA is alone in her room, crying and then realizes she can’t even wipe away her own tears. How sad. Juana comes in to visit and offers to clean her tears. Teresa refuses, saying she wants to remember this moment, the anger of knowing she can’t wipe away her own tears. Life is given her many challenges but she’s never given in (doblegar) She’s always controlled her feelings (sentimientos) and she will continue to do so now. She will come out ahead. If it’s the last thing she does in this life, she will get up off this bed. Because, “Ser ó no ser, yo soy. Yo Soy, Yo Soy”. Juana is happy to see Teresa’s determination. Teresa wonders if they all thought she would never be happy or give up? Cue the Jaws Theme: NEVER, she knows how headstrong she is. Nothing and no one can stop her, especially when she has her feelings under control. She asks Juana for a favor.

MARIANO talks with Refugio. It’s awkward for him to see Teresa because of Arturo but he wants her to know that he’s contacting all the top specialists about her condition. He will stay on top of it and will provide her with whatever she needs. Refugio realizes she’ll need lots of therapy and since no one has money now, including Arturo, she doesn’t know what will happen. Mariano assures her where there’s a will, there’s a way. Teresa will have everything that’s needed.

HECTOR’S OFFICE: Hector tells Mariano he’s aware it was Aida who told Teresa she was paralyzed, but he doesn’t understand why. Mariano explains he broke up with Aida because of Teresa and it didn’t go well. He wonders if Hector will reprimand him. Hector has no control over what he or Aida does; however, as Hector the Director, he reminds Mariano there are regulations (reglamento). He’s aware Magda is the one who told Aida. If these regulations are not followed, he will have to take the appropriate action. Mariano has been warned. Hector sternly reminds Mariano that although he’s a doctor in this hospital, his field has nothing to do with Teresa’s case. He shouldn’t go near her or her family out of respect for Arturo, who has enough to deal with concerning his wife without having to deal with Mariano as well. Understood? HOOYAH! Well said, Hector.

TERESA’S ROOM: Juana is applying Teresa’s makeup as the boom box is playing the Mariano/Teresa theme and Juana mentions how Teresa has always liked this song. Teresa comments that the words speak to her. No one will ever humiliate her again no matter what state she’s in because “entre Ser ó no ser, yo soy.” She silently sings along with the song – “cayendo siempre en el mismo error, dándole siempre más valor, a todo, menos al amor, que no nos deja separar” (loosely translated= always making the same mistake; giving value to everything but love, that doesn’t allow us to separate)

LOBBY: Arturo tells Armando he’s very sorry about what happened to Teresa and assures him he would have gladly taken the bullet instead. He would rather be dead than see Teresa in this state. Now Armando blames Arturo for not being careful enough with the Saenz case and should have done more to protect Teresa. They begin to argue over who’s to blame but Aurora stops them, telling them this does nothing to help Teresa. No one’s to blame here. She tells Arturo it was Teresa’s choice to jump in front of him. She tells Armando this should prove to him how much she loves Arturo. Armando apologizes. Aurora asks them to remain calm during this crisis. Juana comes to tell Arturo that Teresa is asking for him.

CASA BARRERA: Luisa is crying to Fernando about how badly she feels for her brother, that he can’t do anything for Teresa and is blaming himself. It’s going to be so difficult for Teresa, losing her independence. Fernando tries to comfort her, saying he also feels for both Arturo and Teresa but he doesn’t want to see her sad anymore. He has a surprise for her. After being here working so hard on Arturo’s papers, he knows she’ll like it. She speaks of how nice it’s been staying here where she grew up. She mentions Geno has sold the house but didn’t tell her who the buyer is. He hands her an envelope with a picture of the house. She doesn’t understand……..surprise! He’s bought the house and it’s now hers. The sale’s not final, the documents require her signature. She thanks him profusely but can’t accept the gesture. Arturo wouldn’t feel right about it. He’s accustomed to fixing things on his own. Fernando says that’s too bad, but it’s already done. Maybe they can wait a few months to see if Arturo’s financial situation improves. He just didn’t want her to lose this house. She thanks him again and they kiss.

TERESA’S ROOM: Arturo has rushed to her side and notices she’s had sufficient encouragement (ánimo) to become even more beautiful. She tells him since she’s apparently only alive from above the shoulders, so she should pay attention to that, right? He understands her anger and especially towards him because of what she did to save his life. He can’t believe he once believed she married him while still loving Mariano. But this demonstration of her love for him – he swears he would have preferred death before having her intervene and end up like this. She didn’t even think about what she was doing when she went up against that woman. Arturo knows she loves him as much as he loves her; he kisses her hand and she cries because she can’t feel it. He tells her he’d give anything to switch places with her and she says, “but it is me that’s paralyzed!” He understands she’s angry. She corrects him. She’s not angry, she’s determined to get out of this, this and anything else life throws at her. She will not give up. She studied hard, worked hard, and married a marvelous man. She’s not about to give up everything she worked so hard for. She will not give it up. He tells her she’s a unique woman and that’s why he loves her so much. Together, they’ll fight this and win. She asks if her parents know. He’ll make sure and tell them. Everyone is praying for her – Juana, Aurora, everyone. He runs off to get them. After he leaves, she repeats “everyone, including Mariano.” She repeats she will survive this, even if she’s immobile, she’ll regain her life. Then she speaks of seeking vengeance on the “tipa” who did this to her. She will also not allow Aida to ever be happy again, with Mariano or anyone else!

CASA CACERES: Mariano charges in and Aida is expecting him. Somehow she knew he’d come by and lecture her for telling Teresa. He doesn’t waste any time, asking her if she realizes how terrible it is for a patient to realize they could be paralyzed for life – even when their own doctor tries to gently break the news. Can she imagine how terrible it was for Teresa to hear this from her? Aida looks as though she could give a rrrrrrrata’s ass what Teresa might have felt. He tells her what she did was nothing less than an act of vengeance. Aida admits it was wrong but she acted on impulse. She can’t accept that once again Teresa has interfered and is ruining her life. He tells her he’s the one to blame, not Teresa. Teresa can’t be blamed for the fact that he can’t forget her. Aida’s not too sure about that because every chance she gets, Teresa struts her stuff in front of him, teasing and cajoling him. Does he think she hasn’t noticed that despite her marriage to Arturo and their months long trip to Europe, Teresa continues to have the hots for him? Mariano tells her that’s not how it is. Even if that were true, it doesn’t mean she’ll leave Arturo. He knows Teresa and what motivates her. He knows they have no future but even so he can’t get her out of his heart. He hasn’t been able to get her out of his life in order to have a serious relationship; and this is why he can’t come to Aida asking her to marry him or live with him. That’s why he decided to end it with her, because she’s given him much more than what he’s been able to give in return. He walks away and Aida is all verklempt.

HOSPITAL: Juana, Aurora, and Hector discuss Teresa’s condition. He warns them, it’s a long road to recovery. They all need to be prepared for what lies ahead. Juana’s convinced Teresa will beat this although there are those who may be enjoying her present condition. She thought Aida had finally calmed down but it appears that girl will never leave Teresa in peace.

RECLUSORIO SUR: Geno has come to visit Ruben. She can’t seem to find the words to tell him what’s happened—that she’s found the guy who murdered her son. He wonders why she’s not happier about this. She explains she won’t be able to press charges or do anything to him. She finally blurts it out that it’s none other than our friendly neighborhood kidnapper Fito! She shows him the police sketch. He suggests she forget about their plan. Once he’s out of jail, he’ll find a way to get that baby away from Esperanza. No way, says Geno. Fito already knows of their plan and has already threatened to expose them. If Esperanza were to get wise to their plan, they’d lose all hope of getting “their son”. Besides if this creep took away her son, Paulo, the least he can do is replace him. CAARAAAAAZY!!!! She refuses to give up the plan. Fito will kidnap Esperanza’s baby and that’s that.

HOSPITAL: Arturo is back at Teresa’s side blaming himself again for what happened. Very short scene.

CASA CACERES: Aurora’s come by to visit Aida to talk to her about Teresa. Not again, Aida complains, Mariano already gave her the once over for what happened. And it’s good that he did, replies Aurora. Ok, ok – so I done wrong, says Aida – she won’t even ask her to help her with regards to Mariano. Aurora advises her to quit while she’s ahead and not get involved in any further problems with Teresa because what she’s facing now is very severe and she will not allow her to say anything bad about her. Furthermore, she wants to know if Aida is capable of controlling herself enough to be in her wedding along with Teresa. (ok, now, that’s real smart Aurora). They’re both such good friends and she wants them to be there with her. Aaaaargh, snarls Aida, fine. “Even though it may cost me my liver, I’ll agree to be nice but only for the wedding.” She’s happy to hear of the engagement although it seems that it’s definitely kaput for her and Mariano. Aurora does a double take --- Que? She warned her not to play with fire. Aida only started up with Mariano to harass Teresa and she ended up falling in love with him. Aida says she really wanted to help him get over her. Aurora believes it doesn’t matter that the relationship with Mariano and Teresa has no future. He still wouldn’t be able to give her the kind of love she deserves. Aida admits that’s the same thing Mariano told her. She recalls how Paulo had once been in love with Teresa and yet still found love with her (Aida). She’s convinced the same will happen with Mariano. Aurora suggests she give herself a timeline and if things don’t work out, she needs to move on. She doesn’t mean to hurt her feelings, but if Mariano really wanted to be with her, he wouldn’t have any doubts.

HOSPITAL: Martin stops in to visit Mariano, and he’s not wearing a turtleneck!!! Yahoo! He also looks like he just woke up! He’s grateful to Mariano for talking him into returning because as it turns out he and Aurora are now engaged. Now it’s Mariano’s turn at the double take – Que? He’s speechless. Martin asks if he’s not going to congratulate him. Mariano recovers and gives Martin a bro-hug. He then tells Martin about the break-up. Double take numero 3 – Martin’s all ---Que? I mean, seriously? He thought they made a great couple. If the breakup was caused by the same old reason (meaning Teresa), he thinks it’s best that he stop letting Teresa infringe on his life. Mariano prefers to change the subject and imagines Martin must be very happy. Indeed he is and he knows now he never should have been jealous of Mariano. Aurora got over him but still considers him a good friend. Mariano agrees and playfully warns him he better be good to her. He tells Martin what we all know: Aurora is a good woman. She’s beautiful, sweet, intelligent, and he’s very happy for both of them. Uh-oh, I hear the Aurora/Mariano theme playing in the background. Martin takes off to look for the Princess Aurora, while Mariano listens to his theme song with a wistful look on his beautiful face.

CASA CACERES: Aida feels that if she’s able to get Mariano back, everything would be perfect because she was very happy. Yes, says Aurora, at times you may think you can be happy just to be near the one you love and settle for that. But in the end, you always want more and the suffering starts when that doesn’t happen. Aida notices she speaks as though from experience and wants to know with whom. Aurora claims she’s just trying to help her. She doesn’t want her to suffer and who knows if Mariano will EVER be able to forget Teresa. She advises Aida to forget about them both and find happiness elsewhere.

HOSPITAL: Arturo holds a glass with a straw for Teresa to drink. She feels so inútil and can’t believe he has to hold the drink for her. He reminds her he fed her grapes in Paris. The circumstances are completely different, she says. Not so much, he claims, it’s done with the same amount of love if not more. He has hope they’ll be able to repeat Paris once she’s had the operation. But in the meantime she should just allow him to take care of her. The talk eventually turns to Esperanza and she tells him she’s to be the baby’s madrina – he assumes he’ll be the padrino. She’s not sure, Espe asked her when they were separated. She has no idea who the padrino is but besides all that what good is it to have a madrina who can’t even carry you?

JAIL: Ruben wonders if Geno asked Fito whether or not Teresa had anything to do with Paulo’s death since she and Aida were so convinced she did. He warns her to be careful with what she says and does. She’ll figure out how go about investigating the Teresa connection but for now she has a letter from Mayra. As he reads the letter, we hear it through Mayra’s voice. She tells him she didn’t even bother opening the letter he sent her. It’s probably all lies anyway. She knows he’s only interested in her legal pardon in order to get out of jail. She’s decided to do this but only for their daughter’s sake. She warns him not to even think about looking for her when he gets out. As for the divorce, he can arrange that through Aida. ADIOS! She never, ever wants to see him again. He looks up at Geno and smiles in that sneaky devilish way of his.

MARIANO AND AURORA are at a restaurant. She’s surprised he’s invited her out to eat. He wants to talk to her about her decision to marry Martin. All that time Martin was in Europe without a word and yet upon his return, she decides to marry him? Yes, she decided suddenly. She realized how much she missed him, how much joy he brings to her life, his thoughtfulness. After what happened to Teresa, she realized that at times they have a very romantic view of love. Mariano comments she is a true romantic. She agrees but for her it’s important to have a lifelong partner, someone who wants to share her life. But in order to have that, she needs someone who wants to be with her. Mariano assumes that must be Martin. Knowing she didn’t love him, he took the challenge to win her heart. She tells him Martin showed her that love is something that builds day to day with thoughtfulness. And that’s what Martin has done for her. Mariano wants to ask her something --- is she happy? Big sigh, yes she is, very happy. He smiles at her as he kisses her hand and congratulates her. She should tell Martin for him that he’s won himself a gem. He continues to hold her hand as he tells her he’s thrilled she’s so happy and deservedly so. She looks at their intertwined hands as though she’s about to swoon (or puke).

CASA CACERES: Aida asks her mother if Ruben will be left without his main source of income. He can work as an attorney but it will be difficult to find someone who will hire him with his prison record. Mayra is long past worrying about him. Fortunately, Aida’s financial future is secure but whatever happens with Ruben, well, that’s his problem.

HOSPITAL: Arturo’s concerned about Hector’s recommendation to put Teresa into a medically induced coma. Hector goes into a lot of medical terms about inflammation and cranial something or other. Sorry, medical terms are not my forte. Bottom line, the number of days she’ll be in this coma will depend on her progress.

TERESA’S BEDSIDE: Mariano has come by for a quick visit while Arturo’s not around. He doesn’t want to cause her any problems. She’s worried about the induced coma and wonders if it’s dangerous. He tells her not to worry. He leans over her and strokes her hair as he promises her he will remain vigilant. He assures her this treatment is best for her condition. When she wakes up they’ll operate and she’ll recover. She believes it to be so because he says so. She tells him she’ll agree to the medically induced coma. They play their song. A donde vamos a parar?

Ooooooh, preview shows an “accidental” kiss between Aurora and Mariano. I’m giddy with anticipation.

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