Caray, Caray!

Folks, I didn’t remember seeing any one who said she/he could sub tonight, so here’s a quick and dirty recap. Am leaving for Hawaii in the morning and have more packing to do. Melinama graciously will sub for the following two weeks, THANKS! Everyone be sure to fill in the blanks here! I apologize for not translating a lot of the dialogue between Juan and Enrique tonight.

We open to Nidia asking Alirio if she’s done something rude to merit his rudeness on the phone (from yesterday). He denies it and calls her Nidicita of his soul. He’s at her orders, “Just now, or at any hour of the day or night?”

And here’s Juan, still in Pastor’s office, working hard to get the car for the evening. He’s told Pastor he’s working on a surprise for him. Which means Juan better come up with something good. Will Pastor cave on this? Nope, he’s not an idiot. He’s going make Juan SUCH a deal. And Juan will have some requirements. Juan has the good sense to be nervous. Juan thought bubbles about what he’s going to do, what is he going to lose if he goes along. He leans over to shake hands with Pastor, still nervously thought-bubbling and smiling. He leaves, with Pastor very satisfied for now.

Juan enters the lobby, still thought bubbling. He’s not one to throw in the towel. He’s remembering that CL congratulated Juan’s interest in a woman [Ed Note: Juan, muchacho, CL might just figure out that the mujer who interests you is Paula, and then all bets are off]. Juan considers if CL’s comments before mean that CL might overrule Pastor. No harm in playing. He flirts with Ivonne. He tells her she needs a bit of rest. She asks about problems with Pastor. No, nothing that the jefe can’t help with. She calls CL and in Juan goes.

CL understands, but the rules are clear. The car spends the night HERE. He sadly says he understands, but asks CL if he could tell the truth? It would be best. Juan tells him about this young lady he spoke about previously, and if he can do this, it will change his life. CL is chortling about Juan’s enthusiasm and “honesty,” and he tells Juan that Juan sits well with him, so take the car. But, CL cautions him – whatever happens with the car, it’s going to be his responsibility. Juan leans over the desk, shakes the boss’s hand, and thanks him. CL says he doesn’t need thanks, it’s a gentlemen’s agreement. When CL needs Juan’s help, he’ll expect it unconditionally. Juan agrees. But, there’s one more thing. (Another bother). “One more thing?” Yep, how about if Fernando takes YOUR car? CL is impactado.

At the bank teller’s window, Alirio tells himself he’s becoming rich. But, he’d best keep up the present appearance.

In her room, Nidia-patra is making herself up. She’s got the Egyptian queen’s headgear, and a bright red outfit. She mutters about the sacrifices she’s having to make for you, Juanito.

In the underbelly of Farell Industries, Juan (sans jacket) is leaning on Fern, and both are sitting on the hood of one of the exec’s cars. He tells Fern that Pastor is in the minors and he’s now batting in the major leagues. Fern’s not so sure. He only knows what Juan tells him (implicit that it may have some flaws….). From now on, Juan tells him, CL can ask me whatever he wants, because I sold myself to him (raffled off myself). Fern is pessimistic, but Juan gets up and reminds him about tonight’s fun, demonstrating by singing the theme song and dancing. Fern actually laughs. Paula approaches behind Juan, which may be why Fern’s laughing. He asks if Juan knows this little gal well (chava—“chaval” is a lad, so this is a guess, folks). Paula is standing, smiling about Juan’s enthusiasm, and listening. Juan notices Fern pointing, and looks, then gets very serious as he greets Paula. He throws some parting directives over his shoulder at Fern about tonight’s great feast at 8:00, and you know the address. He opens the door for Paula.

Nidia-patra and Alirio are drinking at a bar (in her home?), one on each side of it. He wants to know why she urgently summoned him from his office. Is a reason really necessary? Let’s talk about life, love. He smiles back smarmily. He listens to her and reminds her that up till now, she was not interested in him, just talking about the money. She backpedals a little. Well, even though she was Samuel’s wife for so many years, she doesn’t want to be interred with him. Alirio leans over and caresses her cheek with his finger. Wise words! She flirts with him about what he might win today. They can dance, drink a few glasses. But, she’s sad. She wants to celebrate life. That’s his philosophy, too, he says. She offers a toast, and tequila or another beer. They flirt some more, with the bar still between then.

Paula is in the back seat. She wonders why he’s so quiet; it makes the trip seem an eternity. He thought bubbles that he’s giving her the cold shoulder, and now his little love sees the gain in talking. He gets a little grin. He turns around to look at her and says he’s just thinking. About what? Oh, yes, she says, the party tonight. She hasn’t danced in a long time. She smiles (Sylvia thinks it’s in her contract. I think Sylvia’s spot on.) He thought bubbles about how lovely she is, and he says aloud that she’s young, lovely, and should be conquering all the guys. She doesn’t think so. He thought bubbles some more about her while he runs around to open her door. Too late, she’s out, and on her way into her house. She thanks him; he tells her to rest and thought bubbles about her while he kisses the muscles first on one forearm, then the other. If one wasn’t paying close attention, it’d appear he was sniffing to see if he needed deodorant.

Enrique runs in to the Casa Cachón garden, calling to Yadira. Has she been waiting long for him? HOURS! He was in traffic. He shows her the day’s profits, it was worth it. She fusses at him. He wants to take her out, but she’s not going out with him today. Why not? Well, she had to wait too long. He is indignant that he was out working hard and she doesn’t want to go out? She yells again and flounces into the house. He’s first irritated, then deflated. He ought to use Juan’s techniques (be careful, muchacho!).

Paula is talking with her mama in the kitchen. She tells her mama to be patient. She’s talking about the problems that Pastor has with Juan using the car. She’s sure it’s just jealousy (Pastor’s). Paula shares the office chisme with her mother about Juan and Pastor, and Ana is impactada. Then, there is also Fernando in all this. Ana decides this is Too Much Info. And, it’s dangerous to have this person as an enemy. Paula tells her about the weekend trip. Ana asks if everyone at the office is going to the training? Nope, just CL and me. Now Ana is REALLY impactada, and worried. Paula looks at Ana over her shoulder; she has the good sense to realize this might bother mama.

Juan and Kike are in a garden with a fountain, where Kike fills his bucket, towel over shoulder. He’s filling Juan in on his problems with Yadira; nothing is enough to satisfy the woman. Juan says you’ve shown her you care, you’ve been honest, right? Yes, but she just shows me how much she hates me. Kike begins to wash down his microbus. He complains about her treatment, because he’s acting appropriately. He tells about how much he really loves her, each day it’s more. But he doesn’t understand this now. Like today, he worked himself like a mule to get the cash so they could go out, and she was like a crazy woman. Juan attempts to comfort him. He has a plan. He doesn’t abandon those who have fallen. Enrique chuckles a little.

Paula and Ana continue making dinner together and talking about the weekend to come. Paula tells her that before she accepted, she told him not to get any ideas about her. Ana is now replying in monosyllables, lips pursed. Paula wants her mother not to be upset, and Ana replies she hasn’t said anything. Technically, this is true. But, she’s spoken volumes. Ana wants to know why she’s going to so much trouble to explain. Well, so you won’t worry, Paula tells her. Ana explains why she’s not thrilled with this, and CL is not too trustworthy. Paula says he’s told her about what’s up with him. Ana asks, “and you believed him?” Paula says yes! It’s just a meeting! Her mother repeats the details. A weekend, alone, he’s married. She’s a bit afraid for Paula. The exchange some hot words because Ana is worried for her and Paula says she won’t commit the same mistake that Ana committed with her father. Ana looks offended. She takes off her apron, leaves the table, and goes up the stairs. Paula sighs.

It’s dark and Kike, in the microbus, is leaving Juan at the Casa Cachón. Marely walks up to Juan, smiling and looking very lovely in an off-white top and dark micro-falda. Juan is impactado and greets her. She greets him. She’s off to buy make-up and he says she needs none. He thought bubbles about how beautiful his little rose garden is. He asks about the friend she’s bringing, he doubts that Fern will be late. Does he know her friend? Perhaps…..I don’t know…..she coyly says, smiling, could be! He doesn’t like the mystery; is she bringing some nun? She laughs. No, she’s really good looking. Not like you, Marely. You couldn’t have a duplicate in the universe. She blushes and walks away.

Juan stands in the driveway thought bubbling about his lovely Marely, ah, and his lovely little boots, under her bed…….at dawn…..

Nidia-patra, with her hands on Alirio’s shoulders, tells him not to be such a flirt [Ed. Note: FLIRT? Nah, he’s got her pinned against the fireplace and she has to shove him off. That’s no flirt there]. She greets her daughter—saved by the belle. Marely wants to know what’s up. Nidia-patra and Alirio twitch around to regain their composure (such as it may be at any time). Juan follows Marely in. Nidia-patra says that Alirio makes her laugh with his things. He tries to talk and Nidia puts her hand over his mouth. She says they’re in such a good humor they’re going out drinking. He agrees with her. Yadira makes a grand entrance, a vision in sparkly white coming down the curved staircase, talking about Juan and his friend. Juan realizes she’s the “friend” Marely’s bringing. Yadi invites Alirio and Mama, Juan jumps in to say “NO!” He thinks quickly. Fern is so serious. Yadi insists. They’ll go! Juan is impactado.

Ana is knitting in her room. Paula wants to know if she is coming downstairs. No, Ana says, she is not hungry. Paula feels badly and tries to apologize. Why? There is no need, Ana says. But, Paula loves her mother most of anyone in the world. She doesn’t want to judge her mother, she has no right. Her mother only cares that Paula thinks about all this. Paula felt attacked and tried to defend herself, stupidly, she tells her mama. Ana says she was no example to follow. Paula doesn’t want to hear that. Ana tells Paula that she’s totally aware of her mistakes, but all that she did with Paula’s papa she did for love. Paula says she knows. But, Ana says, that’s not to say it was what she really wanted, and she doesn’t want history to repeat. She doesn’t want Paula to suffer. Don’t do this!

In Buenos Aires, Monica gets a phone call. It’s CL. He wants to know if she’s upset with him. She wonders if she has reasons to be. Yes, he says. She says she shouldn’t have called, it was her fault. He says no, but right now he has a humungous problem at work. He won’t sleep until he has asked her pardon. Being like this with her is the worst thing he could do. [Ed. Note: he sounds almost believable]. She’ll forgive him, silly thing. He’s happy again. He can sleep and wishes it was with him. He hangs up, smiling, and Ivonne from behind him [under the covers] asks how he can lie like that with no remorse. He says, it’s easy, it’s not a lie, he loves her. He adores her. Ivonne is really sorry for his poor wife. She knows all the stories he’s told her. He blathers on. He wonders why Ivonne is still with him. She says she’s looking for the good in him. He tells her that when everyone finds his or her place in the world, it’ll be better for all. But he tells Ivonne that she doesn’t want to understand. He’s going to sleep at home, but she can stay if she wants. Ivonne is a bit offended.

Monica is still at her desk in the hotel room in Buenos Aires. She calls home, and asks Chelito, the housekeeper (who was in bed), if she can speak with CL. He’s not home yet! Monica is surprised and disappointed. She asks Chelito to let him know she called. She looks upset as she hangs up.

Enrique is driving a group of guys in his microbus. It’s some mariachis he’s brought to serenade Yadira. He tells them to be quiet while he scopes out the terrain. Outside Casa Cachón, Fern is leaning against the boss’s car, waiting. Out come Yadira, all gussied up, and the rest. She and Nidia-patra are impactada at CL’s car. Marely has a fetching red dress with a handkerchief hem, Yadi has sparklies in her hair, which is now a shade of purple, and Nidia-patra still has her slinky red outfit with the Egyptian headgear and make-up on. Yadi admires Fernando. He seems a bit wary, but they all greet each other. Enrique peers through the fronds of a short palm tree at this scene as we go to commercial.

Juan makes introductions. Yadi is practically swooning. Fernando guides her to his car, his hand around her waist. Enrique looks muy impactado. We see the scene from between Enrique’s palm leaves. Fernando helps her into the car. Enrique nearly pokes himself with the point of the palm. Juan and the others get into Paula’s car. Juan says “follow me” to Fernando. “Let’s go!” They’re off. Enrique runs to the bus and the guys want to know what’s up? He ignores them and starts the bus. He’s going to follow! The guys don’t want any problems.

CL is home now. He gets himself a drink. Chelito comes to tell him Monica called. This late? Yes, a half hour. What did you tell her? That you weren’t here. He sighs. Busted.

Outside a fancy club in a hotel, Yadi is wiggling her okole with the music, barely able to walk on her super high silver heels. They go in. Enrique arrives with the mariachis in the bus. He goes in. The disco ball is revolving, the music beating. Yadi gives Fern her purse, and takes off her jacket. He smiles! She loves the place, and wants them all to sit over there! She leads the way. All follow. Nidia-patra does a turn in front of Fern, and Alirio does a little turn with her. Nidia-patra hoists for him and asks him what he’s into? He’d rather she tell him about herself. Juan breaks in and extols Fernando’s great exec job. She asks another question, Juan answers more about the food business. Fern is reluctantly agreeing to what Juan says. Nidia-patra does a little revolving dance and asks more questions. What’s the name of the company? Lara and Brothers (Fernando’s last name is Lara). Fernando is looking distinctly uncomfortable. Alirio wants to know if he hasn’t seen Fernando before? His face is familiar. [Ed. Note: The Garage, Alirio. Think of the Garage.] Juan breaks in again. If he didn’t know Fern before, he knows him tonight! They all smile, Alirio shakes Fern’s hand. Fern kisses Nidia’s. Juan ushers them all to a table. He wants a toast! Juan thought bubbles that the less Alirio knows, the better. The three couples sit inside chatting while Enrique is trying desperately to get the gatekeeper to let him in, and the mariachi guys are right behind him. If the guy doesn’t let him in, he’ll get all the microbuses to leave him flat. He begs, he yells, the mariachi leader tries to get him to calm down. Enrique will not be swayed. He’ll pay them for their time. He begs again.

Paula is not sleeping well. She dreams of herself in a lovely white evening gown, walking toward CL who is admiring her. He puts his hand on her waist and twirls her in a dance, then kisses her deeply. Oops, it’s JUAN! Paula stands back, impactada! Juan smiles so beautifully. Paula looks again and it’s CL she’s holding her hands out to….then there is just vapor. She sits upright in bed, impactada and awake.

Back at the disco, the “couples” chat, but Juan grabs Marely and takes her to the dance floor. He tells her he want to be honest, she didn’t really need to know Fern, this was his strategy. She looks wary. She thinks she may have been wrong about him again. He smiles, then the theme song begins. He looks up, impactado and pleased. They dance. Juan really cuts a rug and Marely loosens up a whoooole lot. Everyone watches. {Ed. Note: aside from his being twice her size, they look cute together]. Nidia-patra makes a comment to Alirio about Juan, and Yadira asks Fern if he doesn’t dance. He says not much. He never learned and no one had patience to teach him. She looks fondly at him. Poor thing. She takes him out to teach him. Cachi, Cachi BomBon plays over and over.

OHMIGOSH! Here’s Ivonne, in a lovely floral evening dress, seeing Fernando dancing with Yadi and Juan with Marely. She’s not thrilled.

Poor Enrique is still trying to get in He makes ugly remarks about the doorman. The mariachis strike up a tune at Enrique’s command. The doorman ignores. Inside, the music comes to an end; Fern is pleased and Yadi is thrilled. They leave the floor. Ivonne accosts them: Fernando, what a miracle, it’s you! He asks her how he is. Well, she says, not as well as you, but here we are. She tells Yadi “mucho gusto” even though they haven’t been introduced, and gives her name. “Hola, Yadira” is the reply. Yadi clings to Fern and both have lovely catty smiles. They eye each other. Yadi touches Fern’s cheek and says she’ll wait for him at the table, don’t be long. Nope, he’ll be there in a minute. He and Ivonne exchange slightly catty chitchat. She tells him he’s under his weight class with this one (Yadi) and looks over her shoulder at Yadi. He asks her who told her that he was interested in good girls? [Good thing Yadi et al. are out of earshot now]. So why are you interested? She makes another couple of snide remarks and he says he has nothing to hide. She says she sees this is a “plan of chauffeurs” and asks if they talk about mechanics. He just glares at her and walks away. Ivonne touches her fingers to the bridge of her nose and looks slightly upset. She takes a deep breath.

As she abruptly leaves, Enrique’s mariachis are still playing at the entrance and the doorman is still ignoring them. Ivonne hesitates; it’s raining. A doorman puts an umbrella over her head and walks her out as Enrique stands with his hands on his hips, glaring.

Back inside, Juan and Marely finish dancing. Juan is positively ebullient. Alirio, three sheets or more to the wind, tells him what moves! You move like a fish in the water! Juan responds and Alirio asks where he learned all this? He learned it from a little boy. It’s in his blood and soul. He had good teachers, too, his aunts. [And whew, that shirt is open to the waist, ladies…..] He tells about these little steps they taught him. They chat (well, not Alirio, he slurs) about cachi, cachi bombon. Alirio wants the aunts to give him lessons. They drink to it. Marely tells Juan that the last dance enchanted her. She leans on his shoulder and he leans into her as they clink glasses. He thought bubbles about his Marely putting her delicate chamois-like hand around his robust sword….etc….. [Ed. Note: Whew. Too steamy for a schoolmarm to be translating!] Nidia-patra is apparently reading his mind. She gets downright ugly, giving him a look that will, for sure, kill. Soon. She grabs Alirio’s tie and drags him to her. Marely smiles up at Juan, clearly naïve about his plans for her delicate chamois-like hand on his sturdy (robust) sword [Ed. Note: I SWEAR that’s what it said!]

Enrique is now trying to sneak in the back way with the mariachis. He’s one determined dude.

On the dance floor, Juan is still thought bubbling with Marely looking fondly at him. But he is concentrating on Yadira flirting with Fern, who seems to be happy with the situation. Fern and Yadi are talking about Ivonne showing up, and he’s sorry about it. She admits she’s a tad jealous even though she barely knows him. He smiles, too—she doesn’t have to be jealous. Yadira asks who she is. She’s an acquaintance. Yadi presses. They were sweethearts. They ended badly. Did he care much about her? Yes. Why’d they break up? She had some grand ideas [Ed. Note: Yep, Cesár Luis}. Yadi thinks she was a fool. He’s interesting, etc. She strokes his lapels and smiles.

Back in the back room, the mariachis are filing in, walking in the beat of the music. Yadira asks Fern if he still feels something for her? He denies it. He says he’s beginning to feel something for another woman and she drives him crazy. Yadi flirts like crazy. Who could it be? He says he’ll tell her the secret, and stage whispers in her ear, she’s called Yadira. [Ed. Note: trouble coming, folks.]. She giggles and they kiss! Juan and Marely watch from across the room, impactados!!! [Ed. Note: me, too.]

Enrique and the boys are climbing stairs to the disco. Juan and Marely, Alirio and Nidia-patra, are fascinated watching this amazing kiss between Yadira and Fern. Whew. We learn yet again that any comparison to reality is pure coincidence.

See you in three weeks, everyone!

Jeanne

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At their hotel, Gavi’s telling her mom how she’d earn 25 mil pesos with the job if she got it. Mom is doubtful. Gavi was doubtful too, until she heard from their star salesman. Clarita wants to know about a possible salary advance, but it looks like they’ll have to wait for any money. She throws down her hands in exasperation.

Over drinks, Crispin apologizes to Rod for calling him a young drunk. But Rod could have any woman he wants. Rod says, that’s just not true! Any woman who would get involved with me would be headed for trouble, just like Isa. And that’s not fair.

In DF, Isa tells her mom how she’ll have Rod within her grasp, now that she’s pregnant. He’ll forget all about Gaviota when he finds out he’s going to be a father!

Gavi worries about all their expenses. The bills are really piling up. They’ll need a new place to live. Far away from the old one, she says. Aaron Montalvo told me loud and clear to stay away from the corporation or he’s put me in jail! And I don’t want to give the Montalvo family the pleasure.

At the corporativo, Elvira informs Bruno that Daniela is there. In fact, she headed straight for the finance department. Bruno sends Elvira away and calls Quintana to confirm about Dani.

Francisco and Sophie are kissing, with restraint. She tells him she loves him. No response. And Francisco, how do you feel about me?

Daniela is looking over some paperwork in a side office. Bruno bursts in and asks what she’s doing there. Her vacation got boring, so she figured she’d do something useful like learn about finances. He asks her what she is looking for specifically, so he can help her find it. She admits she doesn’t know much in the way of numbers, since she’s a dancer. But it would be good to learn, right? She smiles. He tells her the information she’s looking at is confidential. She tells him not to worry. He finally gives in. How can I say no to my niece with a smile like that?

In a closeup, we see Frankie kissing Sophie’s hand. He tells her he feels chills throughout his body… and more! And what he feels in his innocent heart is love. Frankie has the key, it seems. Sophie’s expression changes from mildly ill, to almost hopeful. He kisses her more. She tells him, we’re in a restaurant! He says, let’s go somewhere else, where we can be alone. He calls for the check.

Gavi and her mom are at the park by the swings. Gavi’s still worried about money, maybe they should sell the TV. Clarita pouts and gets on a swing with her purse. If they sold the TV, they could pay a bunch of bills and have a couple of months’ rent covered. Gavi reassures her mom that they can get the TV back. Clarita relents.

In the corporation lobby, Daniela asks Margarita to put through her top-secret call to Videgarray. Dani’s got the financial information, but she can’t make sense of it. They make an appointment to meet to discuss it. Before she leaves, Dani asks Margarita if she’s heard anything from Mariana/Gaviota. Margarita appears anxious and says she’s heard nothing.

Next we see a single tulip on a pillow. Frankie is pouring wine for Sophie, who is sitting bolt upright in front of a fireplace. He tells Sophie, that it’s an exceptional wine for an exceptional woman. Sophie moves very little. Frankie brushes back her hair to kiss her. He is wearing a huge chain bracelet.

Isa lets Dr. Paulino into her apartment. He’s on his way to an appointment, so he asks her to make it quick. She levels with him. The baby she’s expecting is not Rod’s. It would be very bad for her marriage if Rod knew. She wants Paulino to certify that he performed the artificial insemination on Isa. But he can’t do that! He reminds her of his professional ethics. She tells him it’s important!

Crispin is still trying to get Rod interested in the ladies. James says that Rod needs time. They talk about Rod’s situation, with his lost love and his broken marriage. Crispin says, it’s a good thing you don’t have kids! Rod flashes back to when Gavi dragged him into her apartment to meet Benvenutto. Then Rod remembers fighting with Aaron in the parking garage, after Aaron said he had been with Gavi. Crispin wants to toast to women. He says you can get away from one woman, but not all of them. Rod wants to toast to life, if he can call it that.

Isa tells Paulino that he is her only hope. The well being of her future child and her own life are in his hands. She cries. He sighs and says OK. She asks, how much can I pay you? Nothing. She is excited. I’ll never forget this favor!

After Dr. T leaves, Isa’s mom comes into the room to get the scoop. Isa tells her the good news. How much money did he want? Nothing! Nuria tells Isa that she can tell Rod the news now. But Isa wants to handle this situation very carefully. The person who should tell Rod is his sister, Sophia.

Sophia is lying in bed alone, in stunned silence. Business-as-usual Frankie is pouring wine, singing the most appropriate French song he can think of, “Alouette.” Do you want wine, coffee or me? Sophie says nothing. What happened? Nothing. We hear a sad theme of violin music.

Was this your first time? Sophie says no. He wants to know, how long has it been for you? Sophie goes into detail about how her relationship with James ended three years ago. How James is Rod’s friend who stayed in Tequila and fell in love with a farm girl. Sophie changes the subject. How old were you your first time? Frankie looks trapped and doesn’t answer. How long has it been for you? Frankie tells her he can’t remember when he last made love. He doesn’t remember anyone before Sophie!

Acacia is carrying a glass of milk. Meliton is passed out on the couch. There is a knock at the door, and she drops the glass. She stares at the gun on the back of the door. Father Cosme calls to her, so she lets him in. He wants to know how things are going and sees the broken glass on the floor. Is everything OK? Tio’s just had a lot to drink, she says. How does he treat you? Fine, fine. Cosme asks her why he never sees her in town at church. Acacia tells Cosme that Meliton wants her far away from those evildoers, Rod and James. They would hassle her. But Cosme says he knows them, and they are good men! Does Meliton mistreat her? Of course not! He tells her to tell him if anything bad ever happens to her.

Mister James steps into the kitchen at the hacienda and San Juana sets her sights on him. She offers him a drink and asks after Acacia. Did she get her memory back? James says no. But when she does, I know she’ll come find me! San Juana promises herself that she’ll make James forget Acacia.

Rod is upstairs in his gloomy bedroom. We see him disrobe – again! He puts on his pajamas, sits on the bed, and sighs. Where are you Gaviota? What idiot are you lying to now?

Gavi is trying to sleep, trying not to think about Rod. What am I going to do with this love? She cries.

Pilar is seated on her living room couch in the dark. Sophie comes home. Pilar flips on the lights. Do you know what time it is? Is Francisco not a gentleman after all? Sophie says they went dancing and lost track of time. Pilar tells that her a decent woman looks at her watch!

Gavi lights a candle in front of their statues of saints. She and her mom sit down to say a rosary together, so Gavi can find work.

Rod dreams that he’s in the fields, he’s shirtless again, near his favorite tree. He is hacking at an agave plant, where he imagined Gavi working before. This time, she runs up behind him in an orange business suit. She tells him not to believe Aaron. Rod’s her only man! Rod ignores her. She tries to embrace him and tells him Aaron’s just trying to drive them apart. Rod shouts at her to leave him alone! He tries to peel her off him and turn away. She won’t let go and tries to kiss him. You have to believe me! Rod wakes up. Damn it! Gaviota, you’re following me in my dreams!

Frankie gets the maid to let him in at Pilar’s. Sophie is surprised to see him there so early. He says he couldn’t sleep, he was thinking about her. She tells him Pilar got mad that she came home so late. But she couldn’t sleep either! I love you! Je t’aime! They kiss and giggle, only to be interrupted by a stern “Good morning!”

Frankie and Sophie break apart, laughing. Sophie hurries over to greet Isa. So good to see you! Isa says that she needs to talk to Sophie. Alone. Sophie steps out and Frankie stares at his ex with wide eyes.

Gavi answers the phone and hears the news that she has a job! She promises to cover the city selling encyclopedias. Clarita is sure it was the rosary that did it.

Isa and Sophie are having a private chat. Isa says she’ll skip the preliminaries. She’s pregnant with Rod’s baby. Sophie is impactada!

How did that happen?! Sophie remembers that Rod decided he wasn’t ready to be a dad when they went for the artificial insemination exams. Isa says she asked the doctor to inseminate her, because she was worried for her marriage. They thought it would take a while for her to become pregnant. She started to feel sick on her Acapulco vacation and came back to get the news. It worked on the first try! Sophie wants to know how far along she is, why she didn’t tell anyone earlier.

Isa doesn’t want Rod to know, he’ll be angry. Isa says, I don’t know if this baby should be born!

Francisco strides into the solarium. Pilar is wearing a green plaid blazer and apron as she attends to her plants. Frankie apologizes for bringing Sophie home so late, it was all in the name of love. That seems to please Pilar.

Daniela comes in to tell her grandma she’s leaving. No, you’re not! Francisco gives Daniela a very familiar greeting, and she stares at him. He excuses himself. Pilar wants to know why Dani was at the corporation yesterday. Dani asks, why do you want to know? Is there something to hide?

Sophie gets tears in her eyes. This baby is what you wanted all along, right? Isa cries, yes, but not alone! Sophie tells Isa that of course she’ll have the child. Don’t be silly! Since Isa took this action before she and Rod were separated, there’s nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, Sophie can talk to Rod, and he’ll decide what to do. Isa tells her that she doesn’t want to pressure Rod. And there’s one more thing, her dad’s in prison. But Isa doesn’t want Sophie to tell Rod!

Ricardo is sprawled out on a green plaid mattress, in prison. Things are very bad. He despairs that Isa is his only hope!

Sophie says she’d like to help Isa get her dad out of prison, but that’s too much money. Isa says she wouldn’t ask for money. But promise that you won’t tell Rod. Sophie gives her word not to say anything. Isa checks for any Gavi sightings. Nothing.

Gavi meets with the elder Spanish guy to sign papers for her new job. She is thrilled!

Sophie and Isa say goodbye and Isa leaves. Frankie steps into the room. Is she gone? What did you two discuss, if I may ask? Sophie says, Isa told me she’s pregnant!

Frankie goes into shock. This may be the first genuine emotion he’s had in the last 24 hours. Sophie helpfully fills in the details. Isa got pregnant before she and Rod separated. Sophie needs to go to the hacienda to take care of some business. Frankie wants to take her, but she says she needs to go alone this time. She wants him to take her to the airport and goes to pack. Frankie is taking some deep breaths to calm himself.

Gavi’s new boss gives her a list of clients, blows cigar smoke, and asks if she has a car. She remembers when she threw her car keys on Aaron’s desk. No, no car. Her new boss offers to help her get one.

Sophie tells Pilar Isa’s news. Isa was afraid for her marriage, so she had herself artificially inseminated. Pilar says, that’s not the way to do it! Sophie tells Pilar about Isa’s doubts about having the baby. Pilar says, Isa has to have the baby, of course.

Sophie doesn’t want Dani to hear the news about Isa. She’ll tell Rod and stir up his doubts.

Videgarray and Dani are going over the accounts. They see Mariana’s check, but it was never cashed. There is also a check for Onate. Vid is sure that Mariana left with nothing, but they need proof. He keeps a copy of the records to check them for authenticity and tells Dani to get more info from Quintana. Dani’s sure that Aaron lied to satisfy his ambitions.

Aaron and Pam are having breakfast. Minnie calls on his cell. She tells Aaron she’s worried, because Daniela is checking into the company finances. Finally, Minerva has Aaron’s full attention!


Advances for Friday’s episode:
- Acacia recognizes “Mr. James,”
- Sophie gives Rod the good news, and
- Isa rubs her tummy in anticipation…


Recapper’s note:
** I’ll be out of town on Thursday, 7/26/07, and will need someone to cover the recap on that day. Muchisimas gracias!

Labels: Destilando

EPISODE - July 5, 2007:
* D is stunned by Camba stopping the coach horse before it runs D over. Santiago comes by to check on D. D walks over to ask the lady (Esmy with face hidden by fan) if she's okay. He introduces himself. As he goes to take Esmy's hand, MA rushes up and pulls D aside, she needs to talk. Garcia leans over to tell Esmy they should leave now before anyone recognizes them. Esmy says in a minute, she's interested in watching the conversation between D and MA.

* Dena and Yumi meet in forest. Dena apologizes for not trusting, believe Yumi. Yumi understands the situation - two women in love with same man. Dena again apologizes for her actions. Yumi accepts although to her it isn't necessary. Yumi shocks Dena by saying she will stay there in the countryside. Dena doesn't understand why Yumi won't return to live on the hacienda. Yumi explains that the mountains are her home. They hug.

* Olmos still on stretcher, talks with Piza, reveals all that Monty wanted to know from him earlier. Olmos thinks Piza is there under Monty's orders. Piza has his own agenda and reasons for talking with Olmos. Piza wants Olmos to help him and his lady escape as well as take down Jacomo and kill Monty. Olmos promises to help him.

* MA scolds D for Dolly not letting her near her son, as well as Camelia pulling a knife on her to keep her away just now in the market. D looks back at coach and pulls MA away to a more secluded location (less scandal). Esmy, realizes the lady is MA, D's wife. Garcia reminds Esmy of MA's trick to get D to marry her. They yell out to Camba to go.

* D lets go of MA's arm. MA reams him for Dolores and Camelia's actions in the marketplace, as well as keeping her from her own son. D has every reason for the separation between his family and her. She is outraged. He stands up to her and defends his actions. They argue. He warns her that he is totally capable of defending his family. She threatens to go to Judge Quintana for an order forcing him to let her near her son, she's his mother. She storms away. Santiago greets her politely, she tells him to shut up as she passes him. Santiago approaches D; D vents his frustration with MA; they agree that MA is very dangerous. They leave.

* In hotel room, Esmy and Garcia have drinks and talk about D, her son, she says her heart is so hardened with hatred, she has nothing to offer D anymore. She has no reason to break up D's family. As well, she knows well enough that when MA wants something, she always gets it.

* Monty and soldiers find D and Santiago on the street. Civil conversation between mortal enemies/rivals deals with invitations to ball. Monty and soldiers leave. Santiago notes the air of hatred emanating from Monty; he also notes a similar disgust coming from D.

(cue theme song and opening credits)

* Toby dresses up as a transvestite and mumbles his plan of revenge against Piza.

* Piza and Cata in kitchen pantry. He wants to continue seeing her. She's scared of Toby finding them together. Piza wants her to leave with him. She won't do it, this is her home. Pish-posh, he tells her that she is his and to prepare her things. They are leaving on a long trip together. He will return soon to pick her tup and take her far away. He kisses her and leaves. Agapito is shocked as he spies on Piza and Cata.

* Ma finds Friar in her room. Friar Fer pulls down his hood. MA is impactado, "PAPA?!?!"

* Alej finds Dena on wooded trail. He tells her he has talked with all in the tribal camp; Dena says she just spoke with Yumi here. Alej is shocked and tells Dena that Yumi took her things and vanished into the woods. No one knows where she is. Dena is happy after her conversation with Yumi. Alej escorts Dena back down the trail. Yumi pops out from behind the trees to watch them leave.

* MA thinks Fer is playing an evil, dirty trick on her. Fer says the joke is his life so far. She's in shock and disbelief over his friar's robe and his attitude. Fer says she knows him so well, agrees with all her statements about him. She scolds him for abandoning her and leaving her with all the debts and no money whatsoever. He explains that he gave the money to finance Montero's battle plans. She's mortified by the revelation. Fer continues with his reasons. He advises her to give up on D, and return to Spain. She refuses to do either. She reminds him that he obligated D to marry her. He regrets it, as well as most of the horrific things he's done in his life. She thinks all the friar/monk stuff has gone to his head - he's turning as cowardly as her aunt Dena. She orders him to leave her house and go to hell. Fer pauses, tells her "God bless you daughter" and then leaves.

* Esmy and Garcia have breakfast in room. Garcia tells her where he found the maid servant. Esmy wants to go the cemetery - to visit and place flowers on her baby's grave.

* cue theme song as Esmy changes into her Dona Zorro wardrobe. "The moment of my vengence has arrived," she mutters to her reflection.

* Monty and soldiers march down the street. Monty gives them orders for security at ball. He realizes he left the map back home. He leaves alone, refusing to allow the soldiers to accompany him. In a dark stretch of the road, an arrow comes sailing at him and hits the post as he passed by. Monty gets scared, shoots off his gun and calls out the coward to come forward and identify himself. Nothing. Monty calls out to soldiers; the soldiers run over; Monty orders them to search the streets for the person who shot the arrow at him. Soldiers run away. Esmy hides behind the column with her arrow shooter. Monty reads the note attached to the arrow: "she wants in your bed, I'll wait for you in hell." Monty mutters response, 'we'll see about that. Don't play with me." He walks to his office.

* Monty finds MA waiting in his office. She tells him about Fer's appearance at her home - in friar's robes, like he's gone crazy. Monty thinks Fer shot the arrow at him tonight. MA asks what he's talking about. Monty shows her the note. MA thinks it may have been from D or Z. Monty grumbles. MA speaks about "their" battle plans. Monty asks for explanation. MA convinces Monty to let her help finish the final details. He agrees.

* Dona Z walks alone in dark, holding her arrow shooter. Soldiers appear and tell her to drop her weapon. She puts it down on ground. As they approach, Dona Z uses her WWE moves and kicks and punches the soldiers to the ground. She picks up her weapon and leaves.

* D is in his bedroom. B enters. D is happy and surprised to see him up and around again. They discuss Esmy, the search, and everything that is happening at the hacienda. D still thinks about her. (they have to have faith)

* Dena and Alej arrive back home. MP and Dolly, with little Alej, are happy they're back. Dena is happy about her conversation with Yumi. Alej notes MP's nervousness and asks about the wedding details. MP nervously answers and then excuses herself and leaves. Alej asks Dolly what's wrong with MP? Dolly has to tell them that Fer met with MP while they were gone. He asked for forgiveness and was wearing friar's robes; MP has been in shock ever since.

* Carola and Novicia finish setting up the church sanctuary for the wedding service and the bells ring.

* Dena is happily fixing MP's hair and veil, she's excited for MP's wedding. MP is still upset. Dena finally sees that MP is upset and stops. MP explains that she can't get Friar Fer out of her mind. Dena sends the maids away and has a private peptalk with MP and tell her to forget all about Fer, he will never change; MP thinks differently, she believes Fer has changed; Dena tells MP not to feel guilty about what Fer does and says. MP is scared, asks what to do. Dena orders her to go through with the marriage to Alfonso and live happily ever after with him.

* Alej and D talk as they get ready for the wedding. Alej is worried about MP; D says Fer is the love of her life and always will be. They discuss Fer's meeting with MP at the hacienda, hope that it doesn't interfere with MP's plans to marry Alfonso. Alej says that if Fer's change is sincere and true, Alej will forgive him but only if D also forgives Fer.

* Mejias reports to Monty in office that Friar has been spotted at doorway of church. Monty grumbles why he has appeared the day of MP's wedding. Monty tells Mejias that the Friar is Fernando Sanchez de Moncada, governor of this town, he is a delinquent and will be charged for all his crimes, debts to society as well as the crown in Spain. They leave.

* Camba, Garcia and Esmy arrive at baby's grave in cemetery. Esmy supervises as Garcia and Camba start digging.

* At church, Friar kneels at door, accepting alms for the poor. As Alej and MP are rehearsing the ceremony, they watch as Monty approaches Fer and they have a heated conversation at the doorway. Monty has Mejias stand Fer up. Monty reads him the charges and has Fer placed under arrest. Mejia and another soldier haul Fer away. Monty follows. Before MP can try to follow, Alej stops her and gets her to refocus on the ceremony.

* Esmy supervises Garcia and Camba digging up the baby's grave. She remembers giving birth and Garcia telling her it's a boy; then she remembers Monty grimacing about taking the baby away and giving it to another couple to raise, and she responding don't you dare take my baby.

* At the wedding, Alej escorts MP down the aisle and gives her away to Alfonso. He's enchanted and in love. She's nervous and doesn't want to be there.

* Monty drags Fer back to the prison courtyard. With soldiers and MA watching, Monty kicks Fer so he falls to ground on knees. Monty grumbles hatred for Fer into Fer's ear. Monty chuckles and orders men to take Fer down to dungeon. MA grumbles her own disgust as she watches.

* PT starts service. Alej whispers to D about Fer and Monty earlier. D whispers about the two being mortal enemies. Dena signals for them both to be quiet.

* Monty watches soldier whip Fer hard, as Fer's hands are chained above his head. Monty takes out his favorite multi-leather strand whip, tells the soldier to leave and starts whipping and demanding Fer tell him what he wants to know. Information about Fer's confession to MA about the financing of his battle plans, why he is fighting, why he shot the arrow at him. Fer mutters with each hit about his wanting to live a life dedicated to G-d, to be forgiveness from all those whom he's hurt and disrespected, how G-d will show him the way. Monty takes a hot branding iron from the burning coals and will see if Fer is a saint or going to hell. Monty brands Fer's backside. Fer grimaces in pain.

* Garcia and Camba look forelorn as they look at each other, the crypt and then up at Esmy.

* PT gets to the "vows" section of the ceremony. He asks Alfonso first, who happily proclaims, he accepts one hundred times over. Then PT asks MP the same vows. MP pauses, thinks, PT asks for a response, MP says NO! I won't accept! This shocks everyone present in the church. MP apologizes to Alfonso and says again that she can't go through with marrying him.

* Garcia tries to convince Esmy not to look inside the crypt. Esmy has to look. She approaches, looks down and realizes that the baby isn't her son! (ed. note: no, duh, that's baby M.)

Labels: Zorro

Ana teases Paula that she and Cesar Luis once had a torrid romance. [Ding, dong] It's the Silver Fox (aka The Devil) at the door.

Pastor complains to Ivonne that Juan hasn't returned the company car to work. It should be used for business only, not for personal use. Ivonne tells Pastor not to complicate his own life, no man is worth the heartache, she should know. Pastor wants the phone number of Juan's house, if Ivonne won't give it to him then he'll find it on his own.

CL tells a smiling Paula and a suspicious Ana that two beautiful women should not be sad on Ana's birthday. He's going to take them to the best restaurant in Mexico. He makes a big show of giving Ana an expensive-looking necklace as a present. It's completely inappropriate. Heh, I wouldn't be surprised if it belongs to his wife, he's such a cad. Ana looks at it askance as he proudly beams at Paula.

Ivonne calls Nidia's Nut House and asks for Juan. Nidia demands to know who is calling; Ivonne and Pastor chicken out and hang up. "Where is that ingrate," wonders Pastor?

Cut to Juan and Kike (Enrique) driving in the company car with the mariachis stuffed in the back seat. Kike's excited because two women await them for a night of music, food and fun. Juan breaks the news to him - Kike's not invited. Kike tries to make like Juan's pulling his leg but no, Juan says seriously, the party is for him only. Kike is distraught, even the mariachis try to convince Juan to include his friend, but Juan answers that they will party some other time. He drops Kike off on a dark street with only a torn ticket (or bill) in his hand. Pretty shabby treatment from a supposed friend.

Paula thanks CL for inviting them to dinner but they have other plans. He says he supposes they have to leave soon. "Yes!" says Ma; "No," says Paula simultaneously, "errr, we're waiting for one of mom's friends, but you can stay and eat with us." Ana tries to get him to leave but after Paula's invite no way will he leave.

Juan drives up with his mariachis and bag of tamales. He lines the musicians up and thought bubbles that this act should make Paula, his corazón de melon (melon-heart, sweetest part of the fruit) take him seriously.

Pastor sadly paces the empty garage at work. He recalls his lunch "date" with Juan...lunch, shoe shopping, all the romantic details. He imagines he sees Juan materialize across the garage. Juan runs toward Pastor in slo-mo, blowing kisses, long locks flying, hearts swirling around him. But no, it's not real, and Pastor weeps into his hands. This scene alone was worth the price of admission tonight.

Juan coaches the mariachis, he wants it to be a magical night. As they begin playing Juan silently asks Paula to forgive him. Tonight this song will not be for her mother, but from him to her.

Inside the house Ana is still trying to get rid of CL when the music starts. They go outside and Ana smiles at last, happy to see Juan and the musicians. Paula says it's perfect. Juan looks ecstatic until CL joins them. Juan hangs his head sadly. He thought bubbles that seeing CL gives him a bad feeling, he fears he's too late.

Poor Juan sadly holds his bag of tamales while the mariachis sing their hearts out. The ladies love the music but CL keeps looking at his watch. Juan is screwed and both he and CL know it.

Marely telephones her girlfriends to see if any of them can go out with her tomorrow night (on her employment date with Juan and Fernando) but none of them can make it.

After the serenade Juan gives the musicians taxi money, pullling his last pesos from his boot, while Paula, Ana and Cesar go into the house. The phone rings and it's Rosario, Ana's friend. She's working late and cannot make it to the house for Ana's celebration. CL is thrilled, now they can go to dinner with him.

Juan rushes in, he's hyper about the delicious tamales they're going to eat. CL bursts Juan's bubble. There will be no partying down for Juan tonight. CL tells Juan he plans to take the ladies to dinner. Clearly Juan will not be included in these plans.

Ana graciously thanks Juan for all his work, every detail was lovely. "Mucho gusto," he smiles at her, but he thought bubbles "my gusto has turned into disgusto." Poor Juan puts on an ebullient face but we know his heart is breaking. How do we know? Ours are too.

Back in the car Juan thinks he has never felt so humiliated and stupid in his life, he's a Grand Imbecile. He won't trip over the same stone twice. Paula's just another woman...so why does he feel so much pain? And what's he going to do with all those tamales?

Marely is desperate, none of her friends will go out with her tomorrow night so she asks Yadira. Yadira is suspicious and basically not interested until she hears that Juan is involved. She even stops filing her nails.

Nidia comes downstairs, her face smeared with a hideous facial masque. She asks about Juan and states that she's nervous when he's not around. "Ay, speaking of the king of rome, here he is now," laughs Yadira. Juan enters and Nidia tries to hide her face but Juan is unfazed. He whips out his tamales and the girls are delighted. Juan thinks that even though they make him feel
welcome, winning this battle doesn't compensate for the war he just lost.

Next day: Ana tells Paula she still has her doubts about CL, yada yada same old conversation, she doesn't want what happened between her and Samuel to happen to Paula.

Nidia is in her room on the treadmill, reading a magazine, eating sweets, and watching the TV. The treadmill is on but her feet are on the sides so she's not actually exercising. As soon as Yadira enters she jumps on the tread and starts milling. Yadira has something odd to tell mom, Marely asked her to double-date with Juan and another guy. Nidia is impactada. She is the queen of impactada.

Paula apologizes to Juan as he drives her to work. She appreciates all he did for her mom, and the tamales looked delicious, but she had no choice but to go out with CL, he insisted. "Bah," Juan thought-bubbles, "from now on I'm thinking of me first, no more tears for you, missy!"

At work Juan reminds Fernando about their double-date that night. One thing, the girls don't know he's a chauffeur so could Fernando pretend that Juan is an important executive? Oh, and Fernando can pretend to be one too. Fernando's not completely on board with Juan's tall tales.

Nidia confronts Marely about why she wants to go out with Juan. Marely admits that she's trying to get a job and she's going to get it with or without Nidia's permission. Furthermore, she'll go out whenever she wants and with whomever she wants. She stomps out of her room and down the stairs, stopping on her way out to yell at Yadira for having a big mouth.

Juan does a little party dance and manages to get Fernando to crack a smile; he agrees to go along with Juan's charade. Juan says they'll take the biggest car in the garage to impress the chicks. Fernando tries to talk Juan out of this, he says it's one thing to lie to a couple of girls but another to take company property. Pastor is already too strict, why would Juan want to turn him into a fiera? Juan poo-poo's Fernando's concerns, his jefa will approve his taking the car.

Cut to Pastor yelling at Paula that she is too lenient with Juan. He is only a chauffeur and no better than anyone else. Mr. Juan Dominguez acts like the car is his and he breaks a strict company rule when he takes the car for his own use. Paula informs pastor that she agrees with him, however last night Juan used the car for company business, not for personal use. (Her mom's birthday party is company business? OK, whatever.) She concludes that next time
Pastor should be better informed before complaining to her about her employee.

Ivonne enters and says CL needs Paula in his office. Both Ivonne and Pastor seethe behind Paula's back.

CL asks Paula if Pastor told her about the seminar in Taxco. He has a question for her and he wants her to respond sincerely...will she have a problem if they travel there together?

CL tells her that if their going together in any way bothers or inconveniences her he will send Pastor in his place. (Hmmm...I'm not so sure that's better. I'd rather go with the sexy snake than the petulant petunia.) Paula smiles sweetly at CL. I think the sweet smile is in her contract, something like a total of five minutes of smiling sweetly per episode. Maybe more.

Meanwhile, Monica (CL's wife) calls his office. Ivonne is uncharacteristically gracious to her because now she gets to interrupt CL and hopefully get him in trouble with Paula. She tells Monica that CL will be thrilled to hear from her.

In the office, Paula leans over the desk toward CL and provocatively asks him if there is any reason WHY she should have a problem with going to the seminar with him? He looks pleased and a little surprised at her question.

Ivonne rings through to CL's office; "Que pena, it's your wife," she says smugly.

Monica is all lovey-dovey but CL tries to sound brusque for Paula's benefit. It's great to watch CL squirm as he tries to 1) not piss off the wife, and 2) not make Paula suspicious. Dang, the SOB pulls it off! He convinces Monica that something bad is happening in the office so he can't talk. After he hangs up he tells Paula it was his wife and she nagged as usual, they cannot communicate. He and Paula will leave for their seminar on Friday.

Here commences a great scene between Yadira and Nidia. They go round and round as Nidia tries to find out what might be going on between Marely and Juan and Yadira investigates her mother's true feelings for Juan. Nidia insists it's her right as a mother to know what's going on in her daughters' lives. If Marely is about to commit one of the seven deadly sins she should know about it. Nidia says it's one thing that Juan is a very good person but another thing entirely if he wants to be her son-in-law.

Yadira finally asks Nidia if she's jealous. Nidia shakes her head NO but her faces says YES. Yadira keeps prodding Nidia and finally says she also wouldn't mind "charging his batteries." Nidia is impactada, "Don't tell me that you love my Juanito too?"

Juan is summoned to Paula's office. Unfortunately she has to tell him that the car must stay in the garage overnight. People have complained that he gets special treatment and is allowed to break the rules. "Ah caray," he moans, "who's the ratfink?" He's still working the angle for his date that night though, "OK, starting tomorrow I'll be happy to leave the car here," he says cheerily. This doesn't get by Paula; she says he has to leave the car there starting tonight. Juan makes his funny faces while he thinks about how this is messing up his plans. Paula, watching his facial contortions, asks him if anything is bothering him.

Yadira asks her mom how could she possibly think that she (Yadira) likes Juan. (I guess she's forgotten she tried to seduce him just a couple of nights ago!) Yadira says she likes Juan, but for Nidia, not for herself. Yadira urges Nidia to fight for Juan. If Nidia would change her attitude and act casual then Juan will surely fall for her. Just look at Enrique!

In his office Pastor tries to calm himself by playing "Clair de Lune" very loudly. Juan knocks on the door. Pastor is all business. Juan asks Pastor what's going on. He thought they were friends. Pastor responds coldly that Juan's concept of friendship is different from his own.

Yadira tells Nidia to look at Marely, she has Juan eating out of her hand. Marely acts distant and unobtainable and Juan can't resist it. I didn't get all the conversation that went on between them, but Yadira concludes by telling Nidia she has a plan for making Juan jealous. Nidia gets excited, will they hire a telenovela actor to be her suitor? No...Yadira says the ideal candidate is in front of Nidia's nose. It's someone who is already madly in love with her.

Cut to Alirio twirling his moustache. Slimy Gutierrez is in his office demanding payment for the will he forged. Alirio tries to stall, it takes time to collect that amount from his stocks and investments. Gutierrez puts his cigar out on Alirio's desk and tells him he will give him one week only. After that he'll open his mouth and reveal that he forged Samuel's will.

Alirio's phone rings. It's Nidia. She flirts with him and he is under her spell.

Juan asks Pastor if he can borrow the car for the night. He needs it for a surprise...a surprise for Pastor. He can't tell him what it is, otherwise it wouldn't be a surprise, right? (Oh Juan, this is low, even for one who sports a mullet.) Pastor asks, "Am I wearing a Grand Imbecile sign on my head?"

Pastor eventually relents, sort of. He'll give Juan one chance. "You're going to loan me the car?" asks Juan hopefully. No chance, but if Juan demonstrates to Pastor that his intention to change is sincere then they can resume their friendship along with all the "advantages" that it implies. Juan stumbles over a few words while Pastor continues...he will continue to enforce the company's regulations while Juan proves to Pastor that his intentions are sincere.

Pastor's mouth continues to move while Juan puts on a fake wide grin and thought bubbles, "I'm in a hurry to get my wheels and this lump with legs not only refuses me but makes me put up with his tantrum! He had me in his hands and he knew it, all the while I was giving my all wholeheartedly. What can I do to speed up my request?"


Advance-It looks like Juan might hit up the big boss (CL) for use of the company car.

guateque = party, fiesta
hablando del rey de roma = speaking of the devil (lit. the king of rome)
jolgorio = partying down, merrymaking
rollitos = tall tales

Labels: Juan

Pasta is yelling at Yolanda. Why didn't anyone tell him before that Peyote is his daughter? Why did they allow him to spew all his venom at her? The whole situation with Caramel could have been avoided.

Caramel sadly tells Emili-Oh that she has dumped Puncho for good. Emili-Oh can barely contain his enthusiasm.

Pasta can't believe Octopus could be so evil as to not tell him about Peyote. Pasta then wants to know why Yolanda never spilled the beans. "You know my sister. She made me keep silent. I know what she's capable of!" Pasta than begs for Peyote's forgiveness for all the evil things he's said to her in the past. "Mi Hija! Please don't die!"

Puncho is spread out on his cot in the jail cell. He still has tears in his eyes as he remembers all the rotten things he's done to Caramel and Peyote. The lies he told Caramel when he was in Florida with Peyote, as well as lying to Peyote when he said he had to work but was in reality marrying Caramel.

Isabel and Debora are still plotting against Dimwit. Debora want to live with Isabel since they are going to be working together. Currently she's staying in a horrible hotel. She will even pay Isabel for a room. Isabel wants to know where Debora is going to get the money. Debora says she used to be a career thief. Getting money won't be a problem.

Puncho is still lamenting his past; his wedding day to Caramel and how he hit Peyote when Peyote confronted him about his marriage to Caramel.

Marfil comes running into Merciless Medical. Luscious says Peyote is with her dad. Pasta. Marfil is impactada!

Pasta is still begging for forgiveness in front of the comatose Peyote. He apologizes for every evil thing he's done and said to/about her. "Wait until Caramel finds out." Etc.

Diablo is squawking to himself about how he is now united with Doc Evil and how Dimwit is going to pay for dumping him.

Dimwit is trying to talk Maxi-Moron out of his escape plan. No, he's not crazy, but he's not well either. Maxi-Moron wants to know all about Dimwit.

Camila is worried Max is going to get his memory back if he doesn't get another dose of the mystery drug. "Don't worry," says Doc Evil, "Max will never get out. Even if I have to burn that asylum to the ground with all the crazies inside!"

Octopus walks into Peyote's hospital room. Pasta wants to know how she could keep such a huge secret from him. Orchestra of Doom. Commercial.

Lunkhead tells the Big Doormat she did the right thing in telling Pasta the truth about Peyote. Marfil still can't believe it. Suddenly Marfil's phone rings and she runs around the corner to answer it. It's Diablo and he says he's alone. He wants to see her and take off her clothes. EEEWWWW!!!! She can't leave right now because Peyote is in the hospital and might die. Diablo says Peyote was pretty useless and it doesn't matter if she dies or not. He really wants to see Marfil right now. "Make it happen."

Maxi-Moron is hitting on Dimwit big time. When he escapes, he wants to see her again. Dimwit doesn't want him to escape. She has her hand leaning on a tree and he puts his hand over hers. Are we supposed to be sighing in ecstasy that he is falling in love with Dimwit all over again without knowing it? Frankly, who cares?! I'd rather Luscious and Gaby get together. Now THEIR relationship makes me sigh!

Granny DS is coming to talk to Gaby. Where is Dimwit? Gaby tells her Dimwit moved away because she had a fight with Fidiota. Granny DS says children shouldn't fight with their parents. Granny DS says she's so sad, she's going to cry and they'll have to change the carpet because it will be so wet. She then asks why Gaby seems so sad. Little Doormat changes the subject by offering to go to Granny DS's room and play dolls with her.

Pasta and Octopus are still fighting about Peyote. "How could you let me hate her more and more each day?" The fight is broken up by a weak "Mama!" out of Peyote. Peyote wants "that man" to get out of her room.

Emili-Oh walks into Caramel's office. Lunkhead is outside and wants to talk to her. Caramel says "No way! He wants me to help him see Gaby and I don't want to get involved." Emili-Oh says that not why Larry has come. Caramel is now worried and tells Emili-Oh to send Luscious in. Luscious stands there and looks at her with those big eyes of his. He starts digging deep within himself to get his eyes to water. "Your father and I just found out a secret. Peyote…….is……….your sister! Caramel is impactada!

Dulce and Dimwit are discussing Maxi-Mundane. "He's in your heart, isn't he?" Dimwit says it can never be. Maxi-Torpid is married and I'm married to a heartless man who will never let me go. Dulce tells Dimwit she has a right to be loved, and if that love happens to be her patient, she needs to do everything in her power to help him. Besides, Maxi-Amnesia is getting better and more lucid each day!

Caramel still doesn't believe Peyote is her sister. Finally Limpid Larry convinces her by repeating the same sordid story we've been hearing for awhile. Caramel is speechless. Finally she asks Limpid to take her to the hospital to be with her father.

Dimwit is in Maxi-Morose's room at the manicomio. We get to see a flashback of the first time she saw Max. She was being taken to jail. It was love at first sight. She then saw him the next day. Back in the here and now, Dimwit is hugging Max's pillow. Their sappy love song plays in the background as Dimwit laments that they were born into different worlds. Commercial.

Princess Fi walks into Pasta's Palace and notices the broken door knob. At first she suspects a robbery and runs to the back of the apartment to investigate. Once she realizes there are no dead bodies or sexy criminals, she helps herself to a stiff drink and starts plotting on ways to break up Maxi-Mundane and Dimwit. She's going to bring Diablo to the asylum! Suspenseful music plays.

Emili-Oh, the dutiful lackey, comes in and tells Fidiota (still clutching her drink) that Pasta just found out that Peyote is his daughter. Fidiota is muy impactada!

Peyote is again asking why "that man" is in her room. She then asks if he's crying for her. Pasta replies "yes." Peyote wants to know why. Pasta then chokes out, " I …am…your…real" Yolanda and Rene walk in and make Octopus and Pasta leave. They tell Peyote she needs to rest. So now everyone in the world knows about Peyote's father except Peyote.

Pasta starts yelling at Octopus in the waiting area; "If Peyote dies without knowing I'm her father, I'll never forgive you for the rest of my life!"

Fidiota has figured out the whole sordid story without Emili-Oh even needing to explain. After Emili-Oh is gone, Fidiota tells herself Pasta will never forgive Octopus, and will soon be a free man. Too bad she's engaged to Roddy now. Another slug from the ever-present drink. The Orchestra of Tragedy plays.

Crazy Pedro comes shuffling into the room with a glass of juice and a smirk. He looks like the proverbial cat that ate the canary. Sure enough Nurse Wretched comes blustering in. "You took my juice!!! Now you're going to get a bath in ice water!!" She comes after Poor Pedro, but Mighty-Max comes to his rescue. He yells at Nurse Wretched to leave his friend alone. "I'm crazy and I will kill you if you so much as touch Pedro!" Nurse Wretched runs out to tattle to the director.

Diablo and Marfil are having themselves a little afternoon delight when apparently Diablo calls Marfil "Diana." Marfil is not happy. He is trying to make excuses when the phone rings. It's Princess Fi. She has some news for him. Diablo makes some generic small talk and tells her to let him know what she finds out. Meanwhile Marfil is wrapped up in a sheet wanting to know "What the heck? Who's that?" Diablo says it's a piano student and starts getting all frisky again. Gross!

Pedro is in tears he is so grateful to Max. Mighty-Max is the grandson he never had. Poor Pedro, if that's the best he can do for a grandson, I feel doubly bad for him. Of course Maxi-Mundane turns everything around to be about Dimwit. Boring. Finally they head out to the patio.

Caramel comes rushing into her father's arms. "Is it true?" "Yes." replies Pasta shooting evil death-ray glares in Octopus' direction. "Peyote is your sister."

Fidiota is telling Roddy about Pasta. Roddy asks, "Can't we talk about something else besides Pasta's problems?" "Of course," says Fidiota. "How about if I pour you a drink." They then discuss her drinking. He wants to go with her to AA. She says she doesn't have a problem, she can stop whenever she wants. She drinks "por nada." "Don't worry about me, I'm fine! Salud!" says our sodden siren.

Caramelo is still hugging Pasta and telling him everything is going to be fine. Caramel then turns her wrath on Octopus. "How could you do this to my daddy? You are detestable!" She throws out some other insults when Yolanda comes running in. "Peyote is dying!" The whole happy circus goes charging into Peyote's room. Not one of these clowns thinks to call the doctor. They all crowd around her bed and Pasta begs her not to die. Peyote sounds like she's having an asthma attack. She's probably allergic to all the make-up they have plastered on her face.

Dulce and Dimwit are talking about…what else...Max! Dulce refers to Dimwit as Azucena. "Oops, only Maxi-Morose can call you that! My bad!" Suddenly Nurse Wretched breaks up the happy party, while the stereotypical "crazy person" is sitting reading a book at Dimwit's side. Nurse Wretched tells Dulce to make like a banana and split (it's getting late, fan(s), and I'm getting tired.) Nurse Wretched will not be happy until Dimwit is fired and Maxi-Torpid is in a straight jacket.

Everyone is still crowded around a gasping Peyote. Finally Caramel, ever the voice of logic, tells Lunkhead to go get a doctor. Pasta keeps telling her she can't die. She can't die without forgiving him. He's her father. Her true father! I half expect Peyote to stop gasping, but actually her gasps get higher and squeakier. We then spend the next five minutes listening to her gasp and wheeze, until…

Credits roll!

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Vera and her pack of pitchfork-wielding idiots menaced Luba and Gaspar. Suddenly Raquel produced a shotgun -- where the heck did that come from? -- and pointed it at the mob, telling them to get off her property.

Ifigenio and Vera warned Raquel that Luba and Gaspar were bad people. Luba told Raquel their accusations were false.

Raquel said no one would help her when she needed it except Luba and Gaspar. Vera shrieked that Luba was a "witch of the devil" who would put the evil eye on Raquel's baby. Geesh, what century is she living in?

Luba did her mean witch act to scare the idiots, who ran off.

Meanwhile: Angel asked Coral if Claudia could stay with her to get away from her evil stepfather Rosendo. Coral sympathetically agreed. Angel said he'd go see Claudia's mother and explain.

Later Claudia told Coral she hadn't known Angel for long but she loved him, "I've never known a boy like him."

At Rodrigo's house: Gaby answered the telephone and found herself speaking to Thelma, who said, "It's good that you finally answered, kid."

Gaby hysterically assured her that she had told Rodrigo to move far away with Alina, then yelled, "Leave me in peace!" and hung up. She told the confused Tina, "We have to leave!"

Tina questioned her, and Gaby said the caller was a very bad woman who wanted to kill her. She admitted that her father knew the woman but wouldn't tell Tina who it was. While trying to comfort Gaby, Tina said to herself, "Who, who could it be?"

No-Longer-Singing Aunt Rebeca scolded Thelma for scaring Gaby. Thelma said, "The difference is my son has a mother to defend him, and this kid has a mother who's in the ground." Rebeca said, "How cruel you are."

At the military camp: Alina sat in a jeep in the rain, waiting for a driver to take her back to town. Her nursing teacher showed up to talk Alina out of leaving.

Emilio told Frank it wouldn't be easy working with Rodrigo because he had been engaged to Alina. (At this point, who hasn't been engaged to Alina, aside from Frank himself?)

Frank asked about Karla. Emilio said Karla was attractive but he was only interested in Alina. Frank admitted that he'd told Rodrigo about seeing Karla leaving Emilio's tent.

Just then Alina and her teacher entered the tent. Emilio and Alina stared at each other. Emilio said, "Alina!" Alina said, "Emilio!" Always such great conversationalists, those two.

Alina's teacher said this must be the Emilio she'd heard so much about. Emilio asked if Alina had told her good things about him. The teacher said yes.

When they were alone, Emilio told Alina he was always thinking about her. "I can't go on living without you. I need you. Please come back to me." They kissed.

Alina said, "I love you with all my heart."

More kissing. The scowling Rodrigo watched them from outside the tent.

Alina said, "If you divorce Thelma, we can make plans." Emilo asked if Alina wanted to marry him. She said, "Yes, that's what I want the most."

Finally they spotted Rodrigo. He apologized for interrupting them and left. Alina told Emilio she would go after him alone and talk to him.

Back in the city: Angel went to Claudia's neighborhood and saw Rosendo passing by. He said to himself, "Rosendo, very soon you are going to pay for all you've done."

Then Angel encountered Claudia's mother carrying a heavy bucket. He offered to help her and she rudely refused. Angel told her Claudia couldn't live with Rosendo any more, saying, "He has tried to abuse her many times."

Claudia's mother shrieked that Rosendo had always been a father to Claudia etc. etc.

Angel said Claudia was his girlfriend. The mother said, "The girl is a flirt." Angel said, "That isn't true," that Claudia loved her mother but wouldn't return home while Rosendo was there. Mom stormed into her house.

At Old Ranch (Raquel's ranch): Luba told Gaspar they would eventually have to leave with the cofre, but she didn't know how.

Meanwhile, Raquel yelled at Hernan for not being there to help her deal with the lynch mob, or should I say the witch-burning mob. He tried to convince her not to trust Luba and Gaspar, but Raquel said, "I trust them and I want to trust them."

Orlando arrived, looking for Luba and Gaspar. Raquel said they were not only her employees, they were under her protection.

Hernan asked Orlando if it was true that Luba was a witch who had killed a girl. Orlando said no. He convinced Raquel to take him to Luba.

After they left the room, Hernan snickered that at last he would get rid of Luba and Raquel, and without them Raquel would have no choice but to sell the ranch! (Too bad Hernan doesn't have a mustache to twirl... Obviously I'm still missing Maximo.)

Luba was still ranting to Gaspar about Vera and her band of idiot villagers. I think she said she would use their fear to help Raquel.

Raquel entered their room with Orlando. Luba told Raquel that Orlando had tried to kill her son. Orlando said he'd only done it because Gaspar was obsessed with a woman (Thelma) and that he had come to take Gaspar to see his son.

Gaspar was delighted at the idea of seeing his little cub, but Luba said she didn't trust Orlando. Orlando pretended to leave and Gaspar got upset.

Luba pulled Raquel aside and told Raquel she had "a great heart," and said (I think?) that she trusted Raquel, then told Orlando she and Gaspar would leave with him tomorrow. I didn't understand all of this scene but Luba appeared to be planning something.

Elsewhere: Thelma told Rebeca she was thinking of returning to the mountain to deal with the infeliz (I'm not sure if she meant Orlando or Gaspar).

Rebeca warned her not to trust Orlando and offered to go with her. Thelma said she could take care of herself and besides, her aunt had to stay behind to take care of the baby. She added that she wished Luba and Gaspar were dead.

At the military camp: Alina found Rodrigo and told him she didn't want him to think badly of her, that she was grateful for his love.

Rodrigo said he would never love anyone else but, "I only want to see you happy, although not at my side." They leaned their heads together and for a moment it looked as if Alina was going to kiss him. (Duhlina, you idiot, make up your idiotic mind!)

Finally Alina pulled away and Rodrigo apologized. He said he would try to give her up, but warned that Emilio wasn't as honest as she presumed. I think he mentioned something about someone being in Emilio's tent, but he refused to say any more, telling her to ask Emilio about it.

Meanwhile, Alina's teacher was telling Emilio how Karla had treated Alina, saying Alina didn't deserve it.

In San Mateo: Agent Vargas called Elias and Soledad to tell them about the deaths of Hugo, Alfonsina, and Mauro. Soledad said, "My god. It was Alvaro. He killed them!"

Vargas warned Elias, "This man is looking for revenge against you. You are in grave danger."

After hanging up, Elias told Soledad he wasn't surprised by Hugo's death, but he didn't understand why had Alvaro killed Alfonsina. Bitterly Soledad said it was Alfonsina's fault that Alvaro had believed she'd had an affair with Jose.

Elias said Alvaro wouldn't rest until he found him, so for Soledad's safety they should separate. Soledad protested, "I can't stand the idea of losing you. You have given me a new vision of life, and I don't want to lose it."

Elias kissed her, thanked her, and said he would protect her forever. (Does that mean he's going to stay with her, after all? Not sure because I didn't catch everything he said.)

At the military camp: Alina and her teacher nursed the sick flood victims. Alina said all her dreams had come true (because she was reunited with Emilio).

Meanwhile, Emilio went to Karla's tent and said he wanted to talk about her problem with Alina. Karla observed, "This girl is very special for you." Emilio said he couldn't deny it, so Karla said, "Alina will find a friend in me."

After Emilio left, Karla said to herself yes, she and Alina were going to be friends, but only so she could find out everything about Alina.

Emilio told Alina he was worried about her spending so much time with contagious people. (Exactly what does Duhmilio think nurses do for a living??)

Duhlina said not to worry, just being with him made her feel stronger than ever. (I'm sure she thinks everyone in that tent will soon be healed by his mere presence.)

Alina's teacher announced that they were out of antibiotics and needed more. It was night and still raining, but Alina and Emilio set off in a jeep with some guy who warned them that the road was bad.

Big surprise: The jeep got stuck in the mud. I'll bet you didn't see that coming. The guy with them kept repeating that another storm was likely, then pointed out that the radiator had overheated. Emilio picked Alina up and carried her from the jeep, I suppose to protect her white uniform from the mud.

(Gee, I wonder if there's an empty cabin nearby where Alina and Emilio can spend the night...?)

At Coral's house: Tina arrived, looking for Alina. She told Angel, Coral, and Claudia about the woman who had called Gaby, saying Gaby had mentioned the name Thelma. "Do you know who this woman is?"

At La Rinconada: Orlando was arguing with Vera about what to do with Luba and Gaspar when Thelma entered the room, to Orlando's surprise. (She sure got there fast. Emilio and Elias must have built a magic highway.)

In the countryside somewhere: What a surprise! That guy took Emilio and Alina to a cabin, then said he would join his family at another cabin and conveniently left the lovebirds alone.

Emilio observed in his usual insightful way, "It seems we are going to have to share the cabin. Do you still have doubts about my love?"

Alina said no, so they started making out and taking off their clothes. Who could have expected, when that jeep got stuck in the mud, that it would lead to this?

Vocabulary word:
compartir = to share

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Translated from the esmas.com site:

AZUL (Karyme Lozano) is beautiful and intelligent, sensitive, mature and responsible, but a bit of a manipulator. She wants her opinion to be taken into account and is simple and generous with others, but complicated in her emotional relationships. She likes the good life, even though not in exchange for others' suffering. She is engaged and audacious, capable of risking everything for her love.

DIEGO (Valentino Lanús) is likeable, strong, intelligent, and creative. A little immature in his way of forging his future. He likes the easy life. Daring and brave, he can struggle even unto death to defend his love. He's a man of firm principles who knows how to keep his word.

MAURICIO (René Strickler) is an enchanting man who hides a perverse soul. He is stingy, ambitious, and determined. He uses the power of money and influence to impose his will. He uses people and removes them from the road when they hinder him.

SILVANA (Mónika Sánchez): Distinguished, solitary and attractive, sometimes disoriented by her sufferings and psychological disorders caused by the death of her son. She is audacious and determined, obsessed with vengeance. She gives herself completely to one who shows compassion, which indicates her goodness and her absolute need for love.

CLEMENCIA (Maria Sorté) is kind, tireless in work, a responsible and self-sacrificing mother and wife. She respects the personal life of her two sons, but always wants to help them. She's generous with those who have less than she does and struggles for their rights, but what matters most to her is the unity of her family.


ALFREDO (Otto Sirgo): Likeable, distracted, too trusting, totally enamored of science, Alfredo dreams of contributing something valuable to benefit mankind. With his family he's dry, but does his best to be an understanding father. Even though he's stubborn, he almost always gives in eventually (though sometimes too late).

AURELIO (José Carlos Ruiz) is an older man, serious and hardworking. He profoundly loves his daughter Clemencia and his grandson Diego. Though he doesn't have money, he's rich in family and personal values. He is a man of integrity, strong, responsible, and with much wisdom which he uses to guide those he loves.

LEONARDA (Alma Muriel): an arrogant, dominating woman, taught to despise those she considers to be her inferiors. She is dominating, possessive and jealous, loyal to the point of covering up and justifying any atrocity. A psycopath capable of assassination and calling herself a good Catholic at the same time.

ISELA (Isaura Espinoza): mature, sensual, flirtatious, provocative, funny and exotic at any hour, she has an intense sexual life and doesn't care who knows it, but despite her frivolity always thinks of others and expresses her concern with kindnesses. She is tender, sensible, fair, and a provider of good advice to the young men of the neighborhood who visit the bar.

GLORIA (Socorro Bonilla) is an older, still attractive woman, an adventurer by nature. Seeking liberty, she abandoned her daughter, something that weighs on her conscience. For fear of disappointment and abandonment, she avoids developing longterm relationships.

EMILIA (Lourdes Munguía): a sexy intelligent psychiatrist/therapist with orthodox training, sensitive and always willing to help. She is very secure in her profession but weak in her personal and emotional life. Her love relationships haven't been very successful. Her greatest hope is to find true love.

INÉS (Diana Golden) is a healthy, sexy woman of a good family, who resents having to live a hidden love. She feels shame, frustration, and fear of losing her lover, for whom she'd be willing to abandon everything. She is a sensitive artist who doesn't realize her internal strength.

MANUEL (Marco Muñoz) is imprudent, agressive and inconsiderate, full of bitterness and resentment. He sees his son as a rival and tries to hide his ignorance behind an intransigent attitude. He hates his poverty and tries to take advantage of everything.

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Translation of the sinopsis from the esmas.com site (see below): Diego Morán works as a seller in a men's clothing house and carries the trade of tailor in his blood. He lived with Valeria but couldn't find a way to build his life with her. Valeria abandoned him, taking with her the few valuable things they owned, the savings he had earmarked for buying a car, and the money he'd given her punctually for the apartment rent. Thrown out of his home, ruined and disillusioned, Diego returns temporarily to his parents' home, where he doesn't get as nice a reception as he'd expected. Not just abandoned, but also swindled by his last lover, Diego takes refuge in his family, especially with his grandfather, with whom he has much in common. His friends Isela and Paco also help him get over his romantic disaster. Shortly after returning to his parents' house, Deigo meets and falls in love with Azul Toscano, but she is already engaged to marry Mauricio Duarte, a successful businessman whose success hides various shady deals. Diego and Azul meet a few times and a grand attraction is born between them, but owing to the circumstances, each follows his/her own road and they believe they will never see each other again. Diego becomes close friend to Silvana Lombardo, a woman who lost a small son two years ago. Since this tragedy occured, nothing and nobody has been able to dissuade her from a belief that Mauricio is responsible for her child's death. Silvana can't find consolation for her pain and decides to kill Mauricio. Diego discovers her intentions and, unable to keep her from commiting this crime, ends up saving Mauricio's life. From then on, Mauricio wants Diego to work for him, considering him almost a lucky charm. Used to getting what he wants, nothing stops him until he succeeds. It's only when Diego accepts the job and enters Mauricio's house that he discovers: Azul, the woman he has loved most in life, is wife to the man who is now his boss and whom he is economically dependent. At first Diego sees nothing suspicious in Mauricio's professional activities, even though he isn't happy about having to work for the man who snatched the most important person in his life. Nevertheless, he accepts her loss with resignation, convinced that she preferred Mauricio because she found qualities and advantages with him that Diego could not offer her. Little by little Diego will be discovering the true aim of Mauricio's schemes and his nefarious tricks with influential groups. Realizing Azul's husband is actually a man without scruples, capable of limitless acts of cruelty and immorality, costs Diego very dearly. When he tries to leave, in order to denounce all the crimes committed in that place and to save Azul, he realizes it won't be possible to leave - at least, alive. Further, Diego won't dare to leave Azul alone in danger that she doesn't perceive. Azul doesn't know who Mauricio really is. Her father is also in danger - Alfredo Toscano, a prestigious scientist Mauricio had sought to hire before meeting Azul, whom she had convinced to work for Mauricio. Mauricio needs Alfredo's scientific knowledge in order to carry out one of his most dishonest and ambitious plans. Diego's dilemma: to surrender before the reality he lives, or to struggle bravely to save the woman he loves, even within the hell that traps them both.

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