Caray, Caray!

Fafy and his "old pal" conclude their negotiations to Fafy's favor. Fafy closes one eye while bargaining, thus proving he's a skilled negotiator. Sara gets miffed when Fafy tells the guy to put the business in his name. Sara can barely force herself to kiss Fafy; she smiles through clenched teeth.

Santiago has accosted Snorty and Babs and can't wait to tell them that the great Fafy Cuenca has succumbed to the nets of love. He admits that he, Fafy's most intimate friend, was surprised that Fafy, the hummingbird of five continents, came here to meet his match (con la horma de su zapato=with the pattern of his shoe, not sure why that means to meet one's match, maybe I'm wrong). Update: JudyB helped me out with the translation, it's at the end of the recap. Anyway, Santi starts to tell them about Fafy's new hottie but Snorty shuts him up just as he's about to say Sara's name. Snorty doesn't care about Fafy's intimacies!

The guy tells Fafy to make the check out to two accounts, one being his wife's. Fafy brags that he likes his life to be uncomplicated and uncommitted (unengaged), in that order. Oh boy is he in for a surprise. The guy's wife calls which gives Fafy and opportunity to brag some more to Sara that he really "held the reins" (called the shots) during the difficult negotiation. (Seemed pretty easy to me, maybe the guy couldn't wait to dump the dog of a business.) Fafy advises Sara that business is like the art of war, he with the best strategy wins.

Diana decorates the house for Zulema's arrival. Ern's kids and their nana arrive bearing gifts. This is Gina's big plan for luring Lorena back to Ern I guess, even though they don't know Zulema they're there for Lorena. Diana's happy to see them, maybe she figures Ernesto will eventually come too. Ivan and the nana (can't remember her name) plot to win Lorena back for Ern.

Over at Clinic #23 Lorena is happy for Al that he got his job back. He informs Lorena that now his life's back in order he intends to fight for her. Frankly I would be insulted but she seems cool with it.

Jaime and Maru arrive at the clinic to help bring Zulema home.

Ivan is surprised to see Betina and Toribio arrive at the party. She feels the same way about seeing Ivan. Gina introduces herself to Tori and announces that her tío is Lorena's novio, or was, but he will be again. Betina says that's funny because her uncle Al said the same thing about himself. Tori admits he and Bet don't know Zuly either but they can't wait to meet her. Great, a party full of strangers for Zulema's homecoming. Considering her husband and son are missing maybe that's not a bad thing. Betina tells Diana they brought gifts for Zuly. "We did too!" challenges Gina. Gina rocks. I would definitely want her on my team.

Ivan wants to talk to Betina alone, why didn't she tell him she was coming? She retorts that she never talks to him anymore, he's always with his friend Jorge the latest random story line.

Paula calls Betina to remind her to tell Zuly that she'll show her some beauty creams when Zuly's ready. Paula sees Greta walking and laughing with her new friends. They ignore each other.

Omar thinks about Zuly and Greta. What should he do? (May I suggest obtaining some huevos to start with?)

The household gets ready. When Zuly arrives home she nearly dies of a heart attack as all her guests try to out-shout each other, "Surprise"!! Maybe a surprise party was a bad choice for someone recovering from a coma. Nevertheless Zuly seems happy to see them. Gina hits a home run by being adorable and presenting Zuly with her gift. Lorena gives Gina a big kiss.

Sara whines to Fafy. She tells him that people in their building look down their noses at her and one neighbor thought he was her grandpa. This irks Fafy and he starts spouting off that Fafy Cuenca is no grandpa! She suggests they move into a house, far away from the snoopy neighbors. When he tells her fine, look for a house, she asks him to buy her Hortensia Armendariz' house. She swears it's all she needs to regain her self-esteem. Fafy is slightly suspicious, first Snorty's business and now her house, but anything for his defenseless little kitty.

Zuly is happy to see everyone. She tells them she's sorry but she's rather tired, she needs to lie down. Betina promises her that Paula plans to give her a beauty treatment. Gina pipes up that her gift is better, it's a bear that Zuly can sleep with. (Good gosh darn thing since her cheating husband is shacking up with another dame.) When Betina hears that Ern's kids plan to wait for him to pick them up she quickly tells Tori to call Al to come come and get them. The Hatfields and McCoys wait for their rides.

Zuly loves being back on her own bed. She barely recognizes herself and says she can't wait for Omar to see her new skinny self. Oops. Diana mentions that both Al and Ern seem to have their own team of supporters fighting for them.

Ernesto arrives to pick up his clan and Lorena thanks him for having his kids come over, it made Zulema very happy. Ern flashes his awesome smile and Tori looks like he's sucking a lemon.

Zuly and Diana talk about Ern vs Al. If Lorena marries Ernesto she'll have three kids automatically, if she marries Al they can have their own kids. Zuly pragmatically notes that the battle is fine with her, she'll keep getting gifts while the guys fight over Lorena.

The doorbell rings and Bet is happy that her tío has arrived. Lor thanks him warmly for having Bet and Tori stop by to welcome her mama. Al is all Duh...I didn't even know they came. Ernesto's clan whispers to him that they're winning because their gifts are all over the house. Ern and Al glare at each other.

Santi calls Fafy, he's been waiting three hours for him and he has something to tell him. Fafy gives him the brushoff and hangs up. Santi bounces back and thought bubbles that he'll tell Fafy about seeing Snorty later.

Team Al vs Team Ernesto say goodbye to Lorena. Lor kisses Bet, Tori and hesitantly kisses Al goodby. She does the same with team Ernesto. Am I just wishing or did Ern's kiss seem a little less hesitant, a little more hopeful?

Team Al regroups: Al tells Tori and Bet they're crazy but he loves what they did for him. Tori says Al is 1,000 times the galán that Ernesto is and Bet swears that Lorena looked at Al with love in her eyes. I say it was probably just an eyelash.


Team Ern regroups: Ernesto tells the kids he's cool with what they pulled and not at all mad. The kids are certain they came in first with Lorena and anyway Ernesto is much handsomer than Al.

Diana comments to Lorena that Zuly keeps asking for Omar and Julian. They agree that they hate lying but what else can they do?

Fafy and Sara visit the old Evil Acres where the owner thinks Sara is Fafy's daughter. He blows her mind by offering her 3 million Euros if they can move in tomorrow morning.

Snorty tells Diana and Lor that Licenciado Manriquez (the guy that's hot for Babs) added to the number of guests and it's now up to 400 people. It's their biggest event of the year. Snorty says the guests are all loaded and this could lead to more work. She tells the girls that since they are so busy with work she's thinking that Zulema could use a nurse and she wants to pay for the amazing Nurse Augusta to help out. The girls agree it's a good idea and are touched at Snorty's generosity. Hell, Snorty even gave Ivan some money to buy balloons earlier and I just realized he never went to the store nor did he give Snorty her money back.

Back at Evil Acres Sara kisses Fafy and coos that she also likes the house next door. The owner quickly says OK you win, the house is yours.

Snorty and Zuly have gone to bed. There is a loud banging on the door and a drunk Julian staggers in. Lor and Diana tell him to shut up because his nephew is trying to sleep. Zulema yells from the bedroom and Julian thinks he's hearing things. He promptly passes out.

Lor goes in and calms Zulema down, it was just a bum in the street. Then Lor and Diana, grunting and groaning, drag Julian across the floor to their room. Lor calls Rosy to tell her Julian came home drunk and Rosy gets mad but at least she knows where Julian is.

Omar can't sleep and brushes Greta off when she suggests her own special remedy. She asks if he's thinking of "her", i.e. Zulema, and says if he leaves her she'll kill herself. He's impactado and tells her to think of her son. Greta says the kid has his dad but all she has is Omar. Regreta doesn't know that desperation is not an aphrodisiac. She covers Omar with kisses and he looks shell-shocked.

Lorena lies next to Zuly and tells her how much she loves her, how glad she's home. Zuly can't believe she was asleep for so long. She says she wants to see Julian and Lor's papa.

Back at the apartment Sara's a little miffed that Fafy didn't purchase the house in her name. He said it's no big deal, he's just used to being in control. Santiago calls again and Fafy wearily asks What now? Santi wants to meet Fafy for dinner. Fafy doesn't want to but Sara urges him so she can postpone the inevitable boinkage. Fafy tells Santi to pick up something to-go and charge it to Fafy's account, then he tells Sara that when they're done eating they'll treat themselves like royalty again. I think he's talking about a roll in the hay because Sara rolls her eyes.

Team Al goes out to dinner to celebrate. Uh oh, Santi shows up at the same and apparently only restaurant in town and is thrilled to see Tori, Tori's not so thrilled. He keeps trying to get rid of Santi but Santi, who wants to stay for champagne, keeps blabbing about Fafy and his new bride who is in her twenties, her name is Sara. Ouch, Tori doesn't like that name. He physically grabs Santi and pushes him away. Tori tells Al he had to, otherwise all the little toad would talk about is Fafy Cuenca, Fafy Cuenca. They all laugh at the name.

The next a.m. Sara plots as Fafy sleeps. She has to figure out a way to inherit the stuff that's in Fafy's name!

Meanwhile Lor and Diana wake up Julian and scold him because he hasn't been home in days. Lorena the great communicator finally gets around to telling him that mami woke out of her coma and came home yesterday. He has the nerve to ask them why they didn't tell him yesterday. Lorena, backing away from his borracho breath, reminds him he's been AWOL for a while.

Snorty visits Zuly and tells her she's glad to see her, can they talk? She would like to hire her ex nurse Augusta to come and help care for Zulema.

Julian busts in and has a tearful, happy reunion with his mami. He snorts and slobbers all over her nightgown.

Greta and Omar have breakfast. She talks with her mouth full. I hate that. She wants to go on a vacation. He says now isn't a good time, if she wants to go go alone. Also, he loathes it when she refers to his kids as "ex-family". Can't she remember he still has three children? She says in reality he only has one daughter, the others aren't his, and all three are ingrates. Omar gets pissed and says he's going to work. Greta asks, are you really going to work or somewhere else? She throws biscuits at him as he leaves. They don't bounce back so I assume they're not rubber biscuits.

Zuly asks Julian what about his trip? He admits his sisters were trying to protect her because he's been committing many stupidities. She begs him to conduct himself well for her and for himself. He promises (again) not another drop of alcohol. She asks the girls why did they lie and say Julian was on a trip, are they lying about dad too? Lorena and Diana are commercial impactadas.

Zuly keeps asking, Why isn't Omar here? Lor lies and says dad's on a work trip. Zuly insists she wants to see Omar face to face, are they hiding something from her? She can tell Lorena's lying! Lor and Diana lie some more and finally Julian jumps in and swears that last night was the last time he misbehaves. He hugs Zulema who still looks panicked.

Al fixes Valeria's stove. They hug and Val says she's glad they're together again, er...at the clinic. Her little girl runs in, clearly she and Al adore each other. Val watches approvingly.

Santi tells Fafy he can't believe Fafy ceded to Sara's wishes and bought her a business and a house in one day. Fafy says he bought them for Sara but they don't belong to her, big difference. He says she was ticked off because the business isn't in her name so he had to buy her a house to placate her and that's not in her name either, ha ha. He smirks at Santi like he's some big shot.

While the old dudes snicker Sara sneaks in a visit to Bruno of the oiled chest. She tells him about Fafy's purchases, neither of which are in her name. This amuses Bruto who comments she's right back where she started. Not exactly, she smiles, she's discovered how to blackmail Fafy. She tells Bruto to stand by because she's going to need him any moment. Bruto glares at her shapely behind as she leaves. He may not be thrilled about her messing up his sweet situation.

Santi keeps busting Fafy's chops about getting "trapped" by Sara. Fafy tries to play it cool like guys do in front of their friends when they know they're hopelessly kitty-whipped and don't want to admit it. Santi (who is surely jealous) tells Fafy to fight to maintain his legendary status as the Casanova of the 20th century. Maybe that's Fafy's problem, it's now the 21st century. Sara serves Fafi a tall glass of juice but Fafy wants his cuernitos too! Santi is ready to dash right out to pick up some chocolate-filled cuernitos (basically chocolate croissants I think) and tells Sara to make him coffee while he's gone. This doesn't sit well with her.

Ern has lunch with Jimena and tells her about his and Al's family both showing up to Zulema's homecoming. Who should walk in to the one cafe in the DF but the ubiquitous Santiago. He recognizes Ernesto the famous chef, he's Ern's most fervent admirer. He asks about Ern's cute sidekick Lorena de la Cruz, any relation to Sara de la Cruz? Ern is impactado and curious about Sara. Santi says she's the novia of Fafy Cuenca. What, Ern's never heard of Fafy Cuenca? Why he's the playboy of the western world, blah blah blah. He's surprised that Ernesto, being a famous chef and all, hasn't crossed paths with Fafy who travels in the highest circles. (Ern and Jimena roll their eyes.) Santi blabs on that Fafy is a millionaire and he just purchased a food business that used to be Armendariz. He suggests that Ernesto should work for Fafy Cuenca!

Tomorrow: Well well, it looks like Fafy introduces the new chef to Sara and it's none other than Chef Hawt.

Con la horma de su zapato = He's met his match, he's met his soul-mate (Lit. with the pattern of the show, as in the shoe fits the shoe print)

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Review of last night: Stefi is telling Isa that she’ll do anything to keep from going back where they were before – anything, anywhere except the street. She’s looking for something that will humiliate JM – she’ll go after Ed.

Back at the beach, Mari is thrashing about in the bed having a nightmare. This time, we get to see a little bit of the attacker’s profile. No doubt – it’s JM. She wakes up – a nightmare he says – yes, it was you, it was you. He looks really bad – she runs into the corner – leave me alone. No, no, no – He wants to explain – she gets hysterical and runs out. JM runs after her. She runs on the beach – with JM running after her – finally, she tires – No, it can’t be, it can’t be JM – He stops to talk to her – she tells him the attacker in her dream had his face – she can’t believe it could be him. She caresses his face – I love you – I hate the other person. It can’t be that you are the face of the man in my nightmare –They hug each other – and both cry.

Back at the hospital, mom delivers more messages from Vicente to Rocio and Rocio to Vicente. It seems to make all of them happy, including mom.

At the beach – I’m ashamed I even thought it – You can’t be the man who did me this damage. I carry hate from within for him. What’s the matter – why are you looking like that at me?

At the hospital – Rocio wants to know when the bandages will come off – the nurse says when the doc says so.

Mari keeps going over the same thing with JM –It can’t be. He says she –not he – should be asking forgiveness. You have shown me how to love – made me your wife. He cries and says he’s afraid that she won’t forgive him. He loves her more than anything they have a love that can last – he was lost, blind, drowning in alcohol – a poor girl came into his path – it was him – he has the scar from the rock she hit him with. It’s me, it’s me –with his head in her lap – she can’t believe it.

You’re a damned coward – the worst. I hope I go to hell, he says. I hate you. She runs away crying. He looks up to the sky and cries. She hears JM shout the word forgive – she says no, no. Finally, he catches up to her – she tells him to get lost. He wants to talk. How long have you known – he tells her from the first day he talked to her in his office. She curses him and calls him names –He says he had an opportunity to correct his mistake – she goes ballistic and hits him and tells him she hates him. He takes it like a man. I believed in you, I wanted you and I felt the glory of love – you tricked me. He says they should save their love – they have something beautiful – she says he’s a liar. He insists he loves her. She’s shivering – maybe she’s cold. Does it get cold in Acapulco? He keeps trying to convince her that he’s the man who loves her. Tell me you can understand what I am asking. Forgive me, forgive me.

Lovely music play, while he begs forgiveness and she looks on like he stinks. We get a black and white montage of the prior day and the very short honeymoon.

At the hospital – the love letters keep going back and forth – delivered by mom-mail. Rocio wants to know if mom knows what Vicente wrote – she says no – Rocio keeps questioning her about when Vicente will be able to walk –Rocio thinks that her bandages will be removed tomorrow.

At the beach – JM still cries – Mari’s not saying anything. He swears he is telling the truth. She says she can’t love him now. He reminds her of last night in his arms. But – she says she didn’t know who he was. She doesn’t want to be touched by him. She runs away and faints – JM goes to help her, picks her up and starts running – she must be heavier than she looks.

Back at the barrio Adrian visits Candi. Adrian argues -there shouldn’t be a honey moon. He’s adamant – Mari will not be able to respond to him as a woman – that’s his punishment.

Meanwhile, JM has carried Mari back to their room – she still rejects him with fear and disgust.

JM tries to comfort Mari – he goes to get some ice (I think) for her. She picks up the floral headdress from her wedding and looks distraught. JM is running all over the street – frantically looking for ice. while Mari flashes back to the wonderful moments she had when she met JM. She questions why God put him in her path because she can never forgive him. She knows he’ll return so she takes off running. She falls in the slippery hallway – and takes the stairs out of the building. On the street she stops a woman and asks where the bus terminal is located. She offers to sell her the chain – JM arrives at an empty apartment and realizes she’s left. The nice woman helps her out.

Mari gets on the bus for the DF. A dejected JM returns to the apartment. Sad music plays in the background. He caresses the flowers –and remembers the conversation he had with Mari at the beach – We hear “It’s not easy to breath” being sung in the background. He dreams of holding Mari as she sleeps. Closeup of JM – he sure looks good.

Juan calls some official – trying to find out if there is any news about Mari – no nothing.

Not wasting any time, Stefi is at the office visiting Ed. He’s had his last patient and can talk. She asks if he’s heard anything about JM. No, nothing. Stefi – says Onelia said they had an apartment in Acapulco. Stefi says she was destroyed when JM married that chava. She’s suffering – but, he says it couldn’t be as bad as being jilted at the altar. I hope JM will be happy with Mari – because something happened in the past that concerns both of them. That’s good news to Stefi.

JM visits Rocio in the hospital and asks JM about Mari. JM says Mari hasn’t come back yet. He’s worred about Rocio. The doctor shows up in the nick of time. He’s going to remove Rocio’s bandages. JM looks on with great interest.

Candi is in her apartment talking to the clothes she has hanging up over her head. Mari arrives – she can’t believe it and wants to know whey Mari is there. More shock, awe and tears.

The doc takes his time – the bandages are off – JM looks impactado – Rocio sees the looks of shock on their faces. They try to calm her down. She insists – am I a monster.

Mari begins to tell Candi aren’t you his legitimate wife. Yes, but – tell me what happened. Iran away –I left him. Don’t tell me you’ve already had problems. Finally, Mari begins to tell Candi the story.

Rocio continues to cry out and insist that they tell her what happened. She wants to see.

Candi offers Mari a drink of very red juice. Do you remember my nightmare, Candi. The man who chased me. Yes, says Candi – I know perfectly well. It’s not just a dream – it’s real life – what are you saying. Something happened to me before I knew you. I never told. That miserable coward ruined my life.

Dear Stefi is back at the mansion scheming with Isa. Ed confirmed that JM and Mari were in Acapulco – but, she suspects something. Ed couldn’t tell her. It was something very “delicado” that happened before the wedding.

Mari continues to tell Candi that he was the man who ruined her life – who kissed her by force – I thought I would never remember that face. In Acapulco I had that nightmare. It was him, It was him, Candi – Juan Miguel San Roman! Candi is shocked.

Candi comforts Mari – with good reason. I was so ashamed. She never knew it was him. Shameless thing he deserves the worst punishment. He knew it before I did. He didn’t tell you the truth. That’s the worst. That is what hurts me the most. I will never forgive him for that, never.

In the hospital JM talks to the doctor about the swelling. The doc says that Rocio’s recovery is going to be a long, painful process.

The phone rings at JM’s castle – Onelia answers the phone – no one answers. Finally Onelia asks if it’s Viviana. Dead phone. Onelia has a clue.

JM talk to Mayita. She says you left me here and went to Mari. But we’ re in love. You returned alone. Are you going to bring Mari here? JM tells her that she has to accept her because she’s my wife. I can’t accept her in place of my mother.

At the Velarde’s, Ceci and the judge talk. He wants to know why she is so sad – she talks about Mari – there are so many things. He says she’s always in favor of Mari – she says it isn’t fair. Mari – is not the person that Stefi, Onelia and Isa say she is. But, the judge reminds her that Mari broke up the relationship between JM and “our daughter” Stefi.

Ceci says it’s very hard for her to accept that Stefi is her real daughter.

JM talks to Mayita – he tries to get her to understand. He has no success here either. This just isn’t his week.

Candi calms Mari down. Mari takes a nap. Candi wants to kill him – Mari says he’s not worth the trouble and takes her wedding ring off and throws it down.

Mayita doesn’t want Mari at the house. JM is impactado.

Both Mari and Candi are having physical symptoms from all these horrible things. A knock at the door. It must be him. Don’t tell him I’m here. Candi goes to open the door –Mari sneeks a peek. Of course, its JM – where else would he look for her. Is Marichuy here? End of chapter.

Next: Candi wants to know what happened. Everyone gets in the act including Stefi , her accomplices and Padre Anselmo. How could this secret have been kept quiet for so long?

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We start off with Rocio and JM talking about the wedding that will take place that day.

At the church the guests are waiting outside for Marichuy to show up. Eduardo pulls up and assists Marichuy out of the car to the crowd cheering. She looks radiant. She runs down the aisle dragging Eduardo with her. JM spots Marichuy and starts cheesing.

Vicente's mom is at his bedside when he finally wakes up. He remembers that he was in an accident and asks how Rocio is. She assures him that Rocio is fine, he's the one that got hurt the worst. He wants his mother to help him get up so that he can go see Rocio. In Rocio's room Onelia and Estephania are visiting and placing the blame of the accident on Marichuy. Rocio does not blame her and does not regret meeting Vicente. She loves him and he loves her. She starts crying and Onelia tells her not to cry because of the stitches she has on her face. Onelia tells Rocio that JM does not care about her, he is getting married today. Rocio asks Onelia to check to see how Vicente is, but she refuses. She does not care how he is doing.

Vicente trys to get up and realizes that he cannot feel his legs. He cries out about his legs as his father tries to calm him down.

Isa, Estephania and Ceci are having refreshments with Estephania saying that JM and Marichuy must now be getting married.

Back at the church Padre asks if anyone has any objections to the novios getting married. He then pronounces them husband and wife. They look at each other and smile. Marichuy then turns to give Cande a hug and she gives Marichuy a necklace of some kind of saint. Cande then tells JM to take care of Marichuy. Purita and her mom congradulate Marichuy and then Cande remembers that the novios have not kissed. The crowd chants, "beso, beso". The novios face each other and kiss. At the beach we see the couple in the rain dancing, kissing and frockling in the ocean in there wedding finery. JM carries Marichuy out of the ocean and lays her on the sand next to a bonfire. He writes in the sand then lays across from her carassing her hand and arm. He then carries her over the treshold to there honeymoon suite. They are alone he says. Then twirls Marichuy in his arms yelling out "You are my wife, my wife" and kisses her.

Rocio is in her hospital bed remembering the accident. Vicente's mother comes in and introduces herself. Rocio asks how he is doing and thanks her for coming. She asks if Vicente can come see her.

In the honeymoon suite, they are walking around admiring the room that has a huge jaquzzi and then walk out to the balconey to enjoy the view. JM asks if she is cold. No she answers. JM tells her not to be scared of him. He will not ask her to give nothing that she does not feel comfortable with. He promised her and he will complete his promise. Of course though there is a fire burning inside of him, but he will control it so that he can love her the right way. He cares alot for her. Marichuy asks then you will not have me feel obligated. No he says, when you are ready. And if I cannot tell you that I am responds Marichuy. Then tell me with your eyes informs JM. (guess he's the eye whisperer)

Rocio and Vicente's mom are talking. Rocio changes her mind and begs Vicente's mom not to let him come see her. Tell him that I can not have any visitors yet or that she cannot leave her room. Don't tell him that I look like this. Once the bandages are off, I will then come see him. She then decides to write him a letter that says I love you and hope you get well soon. Vicente asks his mom have you told her that I cannot walk? No responds his mom. If she finds out she will not want me anymore. Rocio is too young and should enjoy life. He then asks his mom if she thought that Rocio was very beautiful in the face.

Viv is trying to get into the castle.

Back in the honeymoon suite, Marichuy asks JM about the conversation and if he can see her answer in her eyes. They kiss and he picks her up and carries her into the bedroom. He asks her what she feels. Disguist. Pressure. Fear. No she answers. Then what he asks. She tells him that she feels something so sweet that it makes me tremble. (it's called hormones girly) She never wants to be separated from him, his body and his arms. They kiss again and she takes off his shirt (finally!) and he unzips her gown then lays her on the bed. Use your imagination as to what happens next.

Vicente asks his mom why she did not answer his question. Rocio is beautiful right? Yes she is. He starts to feel sorry for himself and says now he cannot get married.

Adrian is strolling the streets at night thinking about Marichuy and the love that she cannot return for him.

Back at the honeymoon suite, JM is kissing Marichuy and carassing her. He silently mouths that he loves her.

Onelia and Estephania are on the phone talking. Estephania says that Marichuy was probably ugly in her dress. No, she was cute responds Onelia. (ha-ha) Onelia tells Estephania that she has talked to the attorney to get a rush on temporary custody of Mayita. Viv is sneaking into the house. Mayita is in the kitchen getting a snack. Onelia catches her and asks why are you eating at this hour. Do you want to be fat and ugly? (what a witch) She lets Mayita have her snack. Mayita asks if JM and Marichuy have gotten married. Viv is rifling through the master bedroom looking for cash and jewelry. Back in the kitchen Mayita asks what her dad will do when her mother returns. Onelia says that her mom will not be coming back. She went to heaven. Mayita informs Onelia that she saw her. That cannot be responds Onelia.

Back at the love shack JM asks Marichuy if she is happy. Yes she answers and tells him that she is getting sleepy. He asks her if she enjoyed herself with him. She gets all embarassed and says don't ask me that. Then she whispers in his ears that she did. They kiss and he tells her to go to sleep.

Padre Anselmo prays that Marichuy will forgive JM when she finds out.

Eduardo goes to visit Rocio. He wants to take her hand but backs away. Rocio opens her eyes and is glad to see him. She asks him about her face. Will she be disfigured?

JM wakes up in the middle of the night and whispers to Marichuy while she is sleeping that no one will ever separate them. He knows that she will forgive him and that they will be together for the rest of there lives. He kisses her softly and goes back to sleep.

It's early morning and Estephania wakes up Isa. She cannot stop thinking about JM and Marichuy. They talk about what would happen if they were discovered. Estephania says that it is time to look for another victim, I mean man. They decide on Eduardo.

Back at the love shack, Marichuy is having her nightmare again. JM wakes up when he hears Mairchuy screaming. She then sees his face in her dream as the attacker. She backs up from him and yells that it was him who attacked her. JM is muy impactado.

Tomorrow: Trouble in Paradise

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As previously reported by Ferro on Monday, Fafy tells friend Santiago that Dr. Bruno is a little worried about some pulmonary thing and wants to check it out, but Fafy's not too worried about that.

Also, Alonso and Ernesto agree that now that Zulema's awake, their war is back on. Yeah! Bring it, baby!! Ern reminds Slow of how he dumped Lorena when she needed him most. Slow replies, "this from someone who, as soon as things changed, took up with other women." Ern says he was never unfaithful; unlike Slow, who fooled around with Lorena's best friend. Slow says Lore dumped Ern for throwing his exes in her face. They both agree that they don't owe one another explanations, and that when one of them finally gets Lorena back, the other one had better disappear.

Ooooh, so romantic.

Lorena and Diana watch Zulema sleep and agree not to mention Omar just yet.

Bruno is telling Sara it's amazing that Fafy hasn't already kacked. She's getting impatient and tells Bruno to up his dose and kill him. He accuses her of wanting to kill people just for kicks (I think that's what he means). She's steamed that Lorena and Alonso are now free to get married - yet another win for Lorena. Bruno calls her "gatita" and teases her for being so jealous, but he's also annoyed to hear Alonso mentioned again. He wishes they could have stayed in Sydney. She says it's not her fault they came back, and says it was because of the old man's neumólogo (respiratory specialist). (Is that Bruno's specialty, or are they referring to someone else?)

Omar shows up at the hospital, wanting to see Zulema. Diana and Lorena are not cool with that and reproach him for having given up on her so readily. They don't want him to spoil the joy of her recovery with the bad news that he dumped her. They'll make something up to tell her for now. "I know I deserve it," he admits. Lorena agrees to let him call for updates.

Rosy is upset because she and her mother and Jaime can't locate Julian. The fact that he's not with the police, in the hospital or at the Red Cross, etc. doesn't make Rosy feel better at all. He must be out drinking, or maybe with another woman. He's turned into a stranger. Maruja tries to cheer her up and says that once Julian hears about Zulema's recovery, he'll quit his boozing.

Snorty and Diana discuss Bruno's recent attempt to visit Saulito. Diana is glad Snorty turned him away and said he'd better not come back. Diana observes that Snorty hates him as much as she does. Snorty says she heard him making fun of her when she was sick. He and Sara are filth.

Lorena comes in and asks if Snorty told Omar about Zulema. They wonder how he found out. They wouldn't let him see her. Snorty is indignant at first that they wouldn't let him visit his own wife, but stops herself and agrees, he made his choice and now he has to deal with it. Lorena worries what would happen if Zulema found out. She says they're going to have to tell Zulema a little white lie (mentira piadosa).

Sara thought-bubbles in bed about how much she hates Lorena and Alonso, while meanwhile she's stuck with this relic (vejestorio). Fafy wakes and says what a great night they had. Now he's ready for more. She tries to get out of it by offering to make him some breakfast, but first he wants his morning massage. (A "happy ending" is implied.) She halfheartedly kneads his shoulder with one hand. As Fafy moans happily, Sara wonders how much more she can take, and thought-bubbles that she needs to kill him and get Alonso back.

At the hospital again, Lorena and Diana wonder what's happened to Julian. Diana favors the theory that no news is good news, but is frustrated by his immaturity and supposes he's still drinking.

Zulema is happy to see them, but asks about Omar and Julian. Lorena says that Omar's traveling for work. He's constantly out of town. Right now he's taking some specialty courses. They haven't been able to get in touch with him, but they left a message at his hotel. He'll call back soon. They tell her Julian is also out of town, covering some event.

Zulema receives an arrangement of pink roses and purple carnations (I think) from Alonso, along with a gift - a scrapbook of Lorena's fame. It's newspaper clippings and such from Cooking With Extreme Hotness, er, I mean Cooking With Joy. They all love it. Zulema is proud of Lorena.

Greta gives Omar some headache pills. She's worried that he hasn't been to work. He says he's not sick - Zulema's come out of her coma. Greta is impactada, but recovers over the commercial break and says aw, what does he care? Z's no more use to him alive than dead. Omar is shocked by her coldness (what took him so long?) and says that's his wife. Greta corrects him - she's his woman now and they're in love, and it's swell for Zulema that she's getting better, but she's got nothing for Omar.

She asks if Omar's been to see her. He says Lore and Di wouldn't allow it. Greta is angry that he tried to see her without telling Greta and thinks the daughters did well not to let him in. He's got no business there. His life is now with her and her son. He shouldn't fret over Zulema; he should cheer up and then Z won't be a spectre between them.

Lorena and Diana tell Zulema that Paty was originally supposed to do the cooking show with Ernesto, but she got nervous and Lorena had to step in. And Paty is now Vasco's girlfriend.

Maruja and Rosy visit. Rosy starts to say something about Julian, and Lorena interrupts and repeats her fake story about Julian. She elaborates that he's somewhere in the mountains of Chihuahua, and they've tried to get a message to him, but the reception out there is really lousy.

Rosy flees the room. Lorena says she must not be feeling well and goes out to investigate. Ah, now I can believe this is the same actress who was Acacia in Destilando Amor - more crying. There's been no sign of Julian, it's like the earth has swallowed him up. She hopes he's been drinking, because the alternatives are worse.

More flowers arrive for Zulema. It's an arrangement of lilies in warm colors. Just like the last time the two men sent flowers, Ernesto's arrangement is more traditional (more Lorena's type) and bigger. Not that size matters. Ahem. Lorena says it's the war of the flowers. Hah. And of course there's a gift - Lorena's show with Ernesto on DVD. Lorena goes out in search of a DVD player. Zulema tells Maruja that she's aware that Lorena and Alonso broke up, and that Alonso came by yesterday to apologize about the operation, but she thinks it wasn't his fault. Maruja agrees, and says that now that Zulema's better, Alonso feels liberated. Zulema adds that he's going to fight for Lorena. Rosy says Ern's going to fight for her too, but ever since Zulema woke up, Lorena's not had much time for either of them.

Diana says that Lorena taught them all a great lesson, never to lose hope.

Lorena comes back with Valeria's laptop, so they can watch a DVD. Zulema notices that Lorena and Ernesto argue about everything. Rosy explains that their audience loves it. Zulema doesn't seem to understand, but Lorena says it's true, especially when they argue about Z's recipes. "He's not gonna tell me how to make those!" "But he's the chef - he could improve them!" Zulema protests. Aw, Mom!

Julian is boozin' it up, with a capital B, and that rhymes with P, and P stands for pool. Yeah, he's in the pool hall with an assortment of shady characters who say "swell" and "so's your old man." One loser introduces Julian to another loser and they decide to go to one of the losers' houses and drink some more.

Back at the hospital, everyone's teasing Lorena about her two boyfriends trying to curry favor with Zulema. Diana is on Team Ernesto, while Maruja favors Alonso. They think it's cute that Alonso watches the cooking show as a way to feel close to her. Lorena says maybe he just wants to learn how to cook.

Lorena calls Alonso to thank him for the gifts. He admits that he watched the cooking show as a way to feel close to her.

Next she calls Ern, who has been camping with the kids in a tent in his living room. She thanks him. After the call, Gina asks if Lorena will come see them. Ern says not yet, but soon, and forever!

Santiago, Sara, and Fafy wander around looking for some restaurant that Santi had recommended. It was there two months ago, but now it seems to be gone, building and all. Sara whines about all the walking. She's getting a blister, but that's forgotten when they come upon Snorty's old offices. "I used to work here." She wants a moment to herself.

Fafy asks Santi what he knows about the place. Santi tells him it used to belong to Hortensia Amendariz, "don't you remember her? She went to Club 2030 - really bad-tempered (encarada) but very good at business." Fafy doesn't remember her. Santi says it appears that the company went under.

Sara comes back from a chat with a guy at the door and says the building's going to be demolished - no chance of bringing back the business. She wants Fafy to stop them by buying the company. She'll help him run it. He has no interest in buying a catering company and says she's there to keep him entertained - not to work. "And when Fafy says no, it's no," Santi adds uselessly. Sara tells him to butt out! She begs Fafy to reconsider, but he dismisses the conversation so they can proceed to Santiago's alleged restaurant. He asks Sara if she remembers which foods Dr. Bruno said he wasn't supposed to eat. (It's the yummy foods, you dope!) She says nope. He tells her to call him and ask.

Barb is meeting with that client she's been interested in. The conversation becomes very friendly. Jaime overhears in the hallway. Barb indicates that she's interested in the guy's overtures, but wants to talk business first. He hastily concludes the business portion of their meeting and looks forward to later discussing their future "friendship." He leaves. Jaime comes in and teases her for her "public relations" skills. She admits she doesn't find the guy repulsive. Jaime says he seems okay, but not to get too hung up on him before she gets to know him, so she doesn't get hurt. She's the mother of his children, and still important to him.

Later that night, Sara visits Bruno in his room to complain that things aren't going her way. She tells him about the Amendariz building. Bruno's not surprised that Fafy doesn't see her as a businesswoman. Bruno is getting tired of hearing about Sara's petty vengeance. Sara says it's not just about Lorena, but also to have the most important catering company in Latin America. Bruno advises her to concentrate on inheriting Fafy's fortune. She demands his support. He says she's the one with all the "weaponry." She says it's getting more and more difficult for her to be around Fafy.

Bruno offers some consolation sex, but as he pulls her close he complains that she reeks of naftalina (camphor). She gets angry at his jokes. Then he laughs. She laughs and even snorts a little bit. Guess it's time for some hate sex.

Rosy's bummed. Still no word from Julian yet. Meanwhile, Julian's still drinking with his loser friends. The new guy comments that Julian drinks like a sponge. Julian gets up for another drink and spills stuff all over the table, ruining some papers one of the losers had been working on, and - oh, this is too funny, I totally did not recognize this guy. He's Chalo's old friend - the guy who did the forgeries. They brag about his illegal handiwork.

Sara goes back to bed. Fafy stirs and sees her still in her clothes, still pouting. She says she never denies him anything, but she's never asked him for anything until now. ("Efectivamente," he replies wryly.) He asks why she wants to work when he gives her everything? She basically says it's for self-esteem and to not be a burden to him. He says she's no burden, stop thinking that, and now he wants more sex. "Weren't you too tired?" He says nope, one look at her and he's recovered. Great.

Zulema's doctor says her exams went well, and she can go home tomorrow. Snorty comes by to visit. Zulema smiles apprehensively. Lorena goes into the hallway and calls Omar.

Snorty says she appreciates living with the family. She would have died alone. Life takes many turns. Now everything's different since Z's woken up. Snorty's happy for her and the family, but they made that decision without Zulema, and it's her house... over the last year, she's learned more than in the rest of her life about the family, she adores them. She feels indebted. Zulema urges her to stay; they'll have to take their time to "accept" one another, and eventually maybe even love each other. Snorty thanks Zulema for opening her home to her and letting her into her life.

Lorena comes in with Omar on the phone. He greets her as "Gordita" and goes along with the story about being on a business trip. He apologizes for being away. "I never should have left." She tells him he'd better give her a big hug when he comes back, and tell her how much he loves her. And hurry up about it.

With tears in his eyes, he tells her to take care and hangs up. Now Greta scolds him for crying in front of her and demands that he promise never to leave her. He doesn't promise anything!

It's morning. Fafy wakes Sara so she can wake him up his favorite way, with a "life injection." Ew. "You're tireless," she mutters. He asks, is that a compliment or a complaint? She sulks, she says she always has to pleasure him, she's his slave, but he never thinks of her, she's nothing more than his sex toy. She says he's mistaken her nobility for stupidity. He says no - he appreciates her virtues as much as his Swiss bank accounts. She says he's cutting off her right to enjoy a full life of her own. Pout pout.

Fafy says she's talking like a girlfriend he had in the 70s. (When she wasn't even born yet. Har, har.) She says fine, then dump her, and she'll get out of his life today.

Snorty and Jaime are having breakfast at some restaurant. They're worried what will happen when Zulema finds out about Omar. Here he comes now. She tells Jaime they need to be polite but firm with him. She then proceeds to chew Omar out. He says he had lost hope, but with Zulema's recovery, he's confused, sometimes he wants to go back to her, but Greta needs him too. Snorty tells him to deal with the consequences of his actions and sort out his feelings.

Sara tells Fafy her time at Amendariz was hell. Yes, she really slept in the pantry. (Once again, she confuses herself with Lorena.) They paid her so little she couldn't even afford to rent a room and she had just arrived from her old village. "So you want revenge." No, not revenge, she says. She just wants to show them how much she's worth. She, a simple potato-peeler, heading the most important catering company...

He agrees that Snorty is arrogant - what better punishment than for her to see her store in Sara's hands?

Now Sara's affectionate, except for the rolling eyes...

Beti and Toribio talk things over about Alonso... she thinks Ivan is planning something for his uncle to win over Lorena. "I hate him!" she complains. Tori says it's okay that they feel strongly about this, but that sounds ugly coming out of her pretty little mouth.

Beti admits she's also upset because Ivan has this friend Jorge, and he spends more time with Jorge than with her.

Ivan is with Jorge right now. Jorge says something about guitar practice. He asks if Ivan doesn't have to see Betina. "Sure, but I can see her some other time." After Jorge leaves, Gina says that Jorge seems more of a "novio" to Ivan than Betina does. Alex agrees - he's with Jorge all day.

Gina gets down to business - they're going to help their uncle get Lorena back. With a smug grin, she tells Ivan to listen...

Ern is watching one of their shows and talks to himself about how much he loves Lorena. She can't have forgotten all they've been through together.

Alonso meets with Doctora Serrano. He's coming back to work. They need him. He won't let her down. He greets Valeria with a big twirling hug and tells her he got his job back, starting today, and suggests they get something to eat. Valeria is happy. "It was just a hug," she reminds herself, and remembers he's still hoping to be with Lorena.

Fafi and Sara go to the former Amendariz Banquets building, and he says that luckily, the current owner is an old friend. She's going to get to see him negotiate. She says he's incredible. "Are you saying that for me, or for this deal?" Good one, Fafy! "If that's what you think of me, better not buy anything," she pouts. This seems to work.

Some flunky shows them into the building. Sara gets sulky and says she's overcome with nostalgia. Fafy promises that all of her sad memories will be converted into good things. She gets all grateful, but there's a flicker of contempt in her eyes for a moment as he releases his embrace.

The flunky introduces them to the seller as Fafy Cuenca and his wife. "Oh, she's not my wife, just my... you know." (Pal, you'd damn well better buy her this place now.) The seller describes the place as a monstrosity (armatoste) and he was going to knock it down and build a row of shops. Fafy says he's willing to take the risk of reviving the business. He tells the seller to name his price. The seller glances at Sara, probably realizing that this whole deal is meant to appease her...

Barb thanks Snorty for helping out with the menu for that client Barb likes. Snorty says she wants the event to go well. She says Barb has the right to remake her life. Now Barb wants to go look at some earrings.

Fafy thinks the seller's price is too high. He tries to talk him out of opening shops - there are already plenty of stores nearby, and the neighborhood doesn't need more. Seller says fine, he'll open apartments or something. Ha - now Fafy knows this guy doesn't have a firm plan. The guy says that's his price and his last word. Fafy says he though they were friends, oh well, and turns to leave. The friend tries to leverage the friendship to his own advantage, but Fafy reminds him of a night in 1994 when this guy came to his room on the edge of ruin, and Fafy helped him because he thought he was his friend.

Seller-friend looks a little uncomfortable that Fafy's mentioning this.

The earring-shopping is a bust. Barb can't afford even one earring with what she's making now. Snorty says she'll save money instead. They run into Santiago - he recognizes Snorty. He mentions some black-and-white ball they went to, where she wore an organdy dress, hand-embroidered in pink. (Yeah, Santi likes fashion, we get it.) He was there with some woman and Fafy Cuenca, now king of the jet set.

Fafy was once feverishly in love with Snorty, Santi claims, and Santi accompanied Fafy on many serenades to her. (Interesting, Fafy said he doesn't remember Snorty.) Barb is very amused by this. Snorty tells Barb that she barely remembers him. Santi says he and Fafy were talking about her yesterday. He's in town now and is here to stay. "Glad to hear it," Snorty says in an indifferent tone. Barb gives Snorty another amused look.

"Fine, you win," the seller-friend says to Fafy. They shake on it. "I have a company!" Sara thinks triumphantly.

Next time: It seems that Zulema's not the main attraction at her own welcome-home party.

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Anyway…

After everyone tortures Eva and our lovely audience with a ghastly game of charades accompanied with “you must be VERY strong” they have to break it to her that, unfortunately, Rosario’s CFM heels kicked the bucket. Sadly, her days of strategically-placed material are over. As if people made up other people’s deaths everyday, Eva asks them why they’re lying; no it can’t be true, she is alive! I've seen this so many times before, and let me tell you; saying this will not bring little Rosie back. This just makes it all the more harder to handle and everyone cries; Franco even tells Eva that he secretly loved Rosario. Sarita cringes, but does a silent cheer because those overly-inflated bosoms were the only thing separating her from her man. Well, Rosario’s death is only fitting because everyone knows Sarita and Franco will hook up in the end, and since there’s a general lack of testosterone and sexually-able bodies around, Rosario was just another competitor, and you know what they do to competitors…Off with their heads!...

After our green-thumbed Fernie topped-off Rosario’s shallow grave with some pretty dark, extremely noticeable top soil, he took all the convincing evidence back home and changed the combination on his safe—too easy. Though I want to point out, I guarantee that Juan will walk over this bare stretch of earth, and not think once about it. Meanwhile, Juan and Sofia can’t figure out for the life of them why Rosario had a ton of money in her purse. Well, considering she used to make a living off of her looks alone, she either struck it big time with the local field hands, or stole it from the ONLY guy in town who keeps large sums of cash in obscure places. Look, normally I’d say there’s a huge difference between being naïve and being retarded, but considering whom we’re talking about, it all just blends together.

Gabi is pretty incredulous about this whole “accidental death” scenario and finds it awfully funny that Rosario happened to vanish exactly when Fernie left the hotel alone, without telling anyone. Let me be clear; this is only a hunch and in no way represents a series of events that might have happened because we all know Fernie just went out for a couple of drinks. But, just for the record, Puebla (location of the hotel) isn’t that far from here, and he could have killed her without anyone knowing, or so says Gabi.

All Eva can think about is what in the world Rosario wanted to talk to Sofia about. The only thing I can think about is how Rosario’s death has now initiated yet a longer period of mourning for Sofia, and as always her character has made no further developments since the time she let Juan knock her up.

So now Gabi doesn’t believe anything Fernie says, talk about character growth. Now she’s a prudent woman, and certainly not stupid. What about your and Rosario’s son, or the time you pushed me into a hole? All I’m saying is I know what you’re up to, and I don’t care if you killed the tartlette, but don’t you dare lie to me. Besides, I still love you, but I have a big surprise for you. I think she’s pregnant…

Uh oh. Crappy duets starring the actors (or people who get paid to sound like the actors singing). This can only mean one thing; Franco and Sarita are about to reconcile. See, the only thing is, Franco hasn’t figured out that you don’t rant about old loves with the ones your trying to conquer. Live and learn. Now I think they’re going to use Rosario’s death and ever-sexy spirit as a pretext to start something between the two of them. Of course, this is illustrated by the montage of Rosario’s most exotic photo-ops. and her one last smile for the camera…she will be missed by our male viewers, as if there were any.... Franco and Sarita sort of kiss, only Sarita never gives tongue on the first date, but she certainly isn’t above hugging (with proper space, of course).

Staff meeting at the Bar of Broken Dreams. Fernie’s playing grief counselor; you all know how he was betrayed so he’s shuttin’ down the club, and everyone’s getting’ money so they can live comfortably until they find another job. The eerie music makes me wonder why El Coyote is peeping in on this little pow-wow.

Eva and Ofelia, the two unofficial, former mothers of Rosario are crying it up. When Ofelia discloses her secret plans to skip town with Luisito and tell the cops about Fernie killing Rosie, Fernie happens to put his ear up against the door and hear everything. Bad time to spell it all out. So, naturally, he wants to talk to Ofelia alone, and so Eva, even though she’s not worth shit, leaves Ofelia alone with the murderer.

Gramps can’t get over the fact that Rosario had all that money in her purse because she was a lot of things, but never a robber. This reminds me so much of the whole incident between Argentina’s crazy president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Hugo Chavez giving her that suitcase of money. Unlike Kirchner, Rosario didn’t want to usurp people’s pension plans and apply them to public works. Anyway, Gramps thinks Fernie killed Rosario, and everyone needs his help. Sofia can’t get over the fact of Fernie ever doing anything similar to murder (if she only knew…). Well, like he said, they need him more than he needs them; that’s why he’s moving back to his old room in the mansion. Sofia’s beside herself with joy; you know, she was only at his house eight hours a day, which was not nearly enough, so this arrangement will be much better. Personally, I think things just weren’t working out with Quinti, and the whole Eva and Luisito live-in situation was just too much.

Fernie throws little old Ofelia up against the wall and threatens the life of Luisito. That’s the clincher. Nevertheless, Fernie plays good cop bad cop and Ofelia promises not tell on him. Eva re-enters and asks if anything happened (just remember that she’s under a lot of stress). Well, no, but I’m just gonna forget this whole thing. Eva wants to go after Fernie, but Ofelia says he’ll kill Luisito. I’m so glad that Eva has regained the motivation to do something more than wear a pretty scarf and beg Sarita for forgiveness.

I’m pledging the writer’s freedom law in which I only have to represent half-truths. Therefore, I am not recapping the whole relationship between the local market boy and girl because I believe the subplots here are counterproductive to the larger series of loosely-connected events.

Padre Tadeo is praying diligently just like every other day of his life. The nice Ave Maria music is playing in his head and all is quiet on the western front. Then 30 secs. of waterfalls and snake hissing (the sound guy was having a bad day). It can only be one person—Fernie. So it is, and as always they speak in rhyme and metaphors, always skirting, but never confronting, the issue of Fernie’s evilness. Fernie says he always wins, and then glimmers red. He must really have special powers like he mentioned.

Juan is talking strategy with Gramps, and is it any surprise that Gramps is in complete agreement with him? Anyway, they’ve decided to watch Fernie more closely. Who better than Juan, who just regained control of the very limited recollection and thought processes he once had, to start an investigative report of Fernie? So he goes to the soon-to-be-closed Bar of Broken Dreams where he is caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Fernie doesn’t like him asking so many questions, and Juan isn’t sure why, but he just wants to bust Fernie’s face.

Damian is out practicing being a matador by riding his horse in a circle. I must say this is a significant improvement over the handle attached to the wheel exercise. Oh! It’s his special day; he’s been invited to participate in an exclusive bull fight. Nope. He won’t do it because Sofia is so fragile that his absence will most likely lead her to the brink of death. How could he possibly fight a bull with Sofia’s health on his mind? A better question: how could he possibly get out of bed, knowing he would have to face Sofia?

Sofia is so happy because she feels loved. Gramps is happy too. I feel like we have regressed six God-forsaken months and we’re using the same goddamn lines.

Juan confronts Fernie about him stealing his daughter. Fernie is still keeping his eye open for her to show up; he doesn’t know where she went. Damn kid walked out of the womb and went packing. Well, Juan’s going to make him regret whatever it is that the thinks he might have done.

Sofia: I have no earthly idea why I love being in the presence of this orphaned baby, but I feel so peaceful and happy here. Their presence fills a void in my heart, and this ethereal connection between this here baby and myself makes me think that one of them is my daughter. In fact, I feel like the one with the misshapen head and dark hair is probably the fruit of my loins. Oh! Gabi’s here, but Vindictive Sofia refuses to have an altruistic mother, and sure as hell will not have her infringing on her selfish happiness. Besides, you never care about your own daughter, why care about the well-dressed, white orphans who have somehow escaped the fate of international adoption agencies? Sofia gets mad and leaves without saying goodbye to her daughter whom she’s not supposed to know but does, and loves, anyway.

Juan goes to see El “Eyebrows” Jefe in the big house. He tells Juan that Fernie is very clever and astute. That’s enough information to close the case. Juan is making such progress and is a well-respected crime-scene investigator.

Damian has dropped by the mansion and whattaya know; it’s dinner time. Everyone’s happy to have him there, especially Gabi, who has an extremely unhealthy obsession with the lad.

After a long day’s work Juan comes home to his rugged kitchen and unbuttons every button on his shirt except one—now that’s living. He tells his brothers that he saw Fernie and tried to ask him some questions, but his video course on criminal justice didn’t cover suspect interrogations.

Dinner time at the Elizondo house. It looks more like Thanksgiving dinner to me, except people aren’t segregated by who owes whom money, or whom Grandma never wanted her daughter to marry. Damian brings up the touchy topic of the bull fight. Apparently they have plans to get hitched, and he wants to respect that commitment. How the hell did I miss that? Then again, in this town as long as you roll around in the hay and teach each other to make bread you’re considered to be happily married (at least that’s what I gathered) Well, the point is that Damian wants to dedicate his entire life to Sofia and their marriage. Gabi likes this because it means new meat and more son-in-laws to charm and please her in and out of the bedroom.

Tomorrow: Sofia’s decision will affect everyone’s fate and there are mixed emotions about the whole thing. Believe me, it’s not that dramatic. By the bye, was today’s episode shorter? Because this was nowhere near as painful as usual. However, less happened, or rather didn’t happen, than usual. Chau.

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OK, I'm back and will try and catch up.

PJ/S tells Gaetana that he doesn't want to be resentful but he can't stand to see Isabel in the arms of the man that he treated like a son. PJ/S also says that he can't accept Antonio and Ángela's relationship but he recognizes that he still thinks like an old man otherwise he would have accepted that relationship.

Cantalicia asks Padre Jacobo for help in finding Salvador because she says that she can't live without him. Later, he contacts a relative in Rio Claro who will help Cantalicia find Salavdor.

Andres is frustrated that Isabel won't fufill her marital obligations. He says that if she doesn't submit, he'll force her. She hits his over the head with what appears to be a rock. She says that she won't do anything with him.

Meanwhile Isabel goes to the factory and is all bent out of shape because Angela is there without her knowledge. Angela tells her that she is handling her affairs and isn't doing anything behind Isabel's or Andres' back.

Andres tries to get Abigail to move Isabel's stuff into his room but they refuse without orders from Isabel. Walter offers to help him. He tells Walter to destroy anything that belonged to PJ. Meanwhile, Andres is in the study destroying stuff. He tells Walter to bring him an axe. Andres is about to attack the painting of the PJ's first wife when Valeria comes in and tells him not to dare to do it. Andres knocks Valeria down.

Andres and Walter burn some of PJ's stuff that they managed to get out of the study.

Angela and PJ/S come back to a house in chaos. PJ/S offers to put the study back exactly the way PJ left it.

PJ/S continues to raise Antonio's suspicions with his knowledge of details of PJ's life.

PJ/S wonders whether Antonio has guessed his secret. I have to say the PJ/S isn't doing a very good job of keeping that secret. He takes every opportunity to show his knowledge of PJ's past.

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I'm sorry that I'm behind again. Fortunately, DB wasn't on last Friday or Tuesday.

Cecilia shows up while Federica is visiting Antonio. Cecilia refuses to accept any of Federica's abuse and slaps her much to Antonio's glee. She accuses Federica of faking a pregancy to trap Antonio into marriage.

Chepo arrives in Progresso and gets a room at the hotel. He asks Josefa about Quitadolores (QD). Josefa says that he is with his fiancé. Federica storms in and while Chepo eavesdrops, Federica tells Josefa about her enounter with Cecilia. Josefa is not too sympathetic and when Federica threatens to accuse Cecilia of assaulting a preganant woman, Josefa reminds her that she is not, in fact, pregnant.

DB comes to see Marisela. Santos doesn't want to leave them alone but Marisela says that she wants to talk to DB. She says that DB can't do her any more harm. DB says that she supposes that Marisela has told everyone that DB doesn't love her and other things, meaning that she was using Marisela to get Santos back. Marisela says that she hasn't told anyone. She says that she was ashamed that she fell so easily into DB's trap.

Speaking of when DB came to see Marisela at the school, Marisela says
M: I felt so sad and alone and you came with your lies. I thought it was a miracle. An answer to my prayers.
DB: You prayed for me?
M: Always, since I was a little girl, I prayed that you would care about me that you would forgive me for the terrible thing that I had done that I didn't understand. I was an idiot.
DB: Yes, yes you were. But you didn't do anything bad - you were only born. You were my failure as a woman.

DB tells Marisela that she doesn't know how much she wants to be able to love her daughter but she couldn't love her and she can't now. That ability was taken from her by her rapists. She had to go on living, though. Marisela says that she has to go on living too in spite of DB.

Balbino Paiba (PB) has his eye on Gervasia.

DB compliments Marisela by saying that she is strong like DB and unlike her father. Marisela defends her father. She says that DB uses her rape as an excuse. She can't love Marisela because she can't love anyone and she does harm to everyone she touches: herself, Lorenzo, Santos.

DB says that now they have come to the real issue: Santos Luzardo. DB asks if Marisela is in love with him and she says that she is but that DB only wants to harm Santos. Marisela uses the familiar 'tu' with her mother for the first time and DB notices. Marisela says that she used the formal 'usted' before out of respect or fear and now she feels neither of those things. DB says that it might not be a good idea to lose her fear and mentions what she did to Luisana. Marisela says that won't work with her, "soy cuña de tu mismo palo," literally, "I am a cradle from your same wood," meaning (I think) that she knows DB and her tricks and that makes her immune to them.

DB tells Marisela to get herself another man because Santos is hers. Marisela says that isn't so or she wouldn't have set up the fake marriage with QD or tried to use her to get to Santos. She says that Santos isn't hers and never will be. DB grabs Marisela and says that Santos will never be hers. Marisela says that she knows that but he won't be DB's either.

Marisela says that she won't let DB harm Santos. DB responds with more threats and says that she takes back what she told Marisela about inheriting El Miedo. Marisela replies that DB stole what she has. DB says that if Marisela wants war, she will have it. Marisela repeats that she won't let DB harm Santos.

DB leaves. Santos and Lorenzo want to know what DB said to Marisela but she won't say.

DB stands outside Altamira and yells for everyone to come and hear what she has to say. She announces that she will get married the following Sunday. Santos tells her that she can do what she wants but to leave them alone. He walks away and everyone else does the same. DB is frustrated that her announcement hasn't gotten any reaction.

Dr. Arias comes to see Marisela. Afterwards, he invites Cecilia to a political meeting. He says that if she won't choose him for a husband, maybe she will choose him for mayor.

Juan Primito (JP) finds Gervasia crying under the table in the kitchen. She says that she can't take anymore. She says that she is alone and afraid. She misses her grandfather and the other terneras. She has no one to talk to. JP asks to be her friend.

DB tells Eustaquia that she and Marisela are at war for Santos. DB says that she will stop at nothing to get Santos even if she has to kill Marisela. Eustaquia is shocked and tells DB that she is going down the wrong path to get Santos but DB doesn't listen.

Mujiquita meets Santos in the church and tells him that he found out that the husband of the woman who is accusing Antonio of rape was sentenced to 1o years in prison. He is in solitary confinement and doesn't know that his wife is saying that their child is by another man. Santos thanks him for the information. Mujiquita asks Santos not to let anyone know where he is getting his information.

When QD returns from town, DB says that they are going back there to have a celebration. QD has no choice but to obey.

Santos and the reporter are in the bar when DB comes in and says that she is having a celebration [pachanga] of her upcoming wedding. DB ostentatiously kisses QD and watches Santos' reaction with one eye.

DB asks Santos to make a toast to the couple. He does so with some backhanded compliments and ends by saying, "I want to say that I hope God fills you with happiness and that you live together as you deserve - at El Miedo [literally, 'in fear.']" ["Quisiera decirles que dios los llene de dicha y que vivan juntos como se merecen: en El Miedo."] and he leaves.

At dinner, Santos is brooding about DB.

Meanwhile DB is brooding about Santos at El Miedo. When she runs into QD, he asks what happened to the DB he heard about who treated men like cattle and took them to her bed. Now she wanders around like a ghost pining for a man who doesn't love her. DB slaps QD and then grabs and kisses him.

JP brings Maria Nieves to see Gervasia. She asks him to get her out of El Miedo. Meanwhile, BP is playing cards with Leon and Tigre. When Leon gets cleaned out, BP says that he can bet Gervasia.

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Tonight the world changing election will be featured on Univision and on Telemundo as well as most English stations, so none of our favorite characters will be seen until Wednesday night. Willa hopes you have all voted, if not, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??

You can vote for best picture if you have already voted at the polls. Willa isn't sure what look will be best when FELS is over.

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Things moved along tonight, well, a little anyway...so without further ado.....


We begin with Feo and his grand inquisition of the doomed newfound amigos. I’m wondering why they don’t just drive off and cut his head off between the window.

Snowfie is remembering words from Demian and also from Juan .


The obligatory show lengthening musical interlude from out beloved Franco, Con ganas de amar. Both boys think about their respective chicas.


Oscar wants to go for tequilas. Yes, maybe that will knock some sense into them. He continues that he’s sick of the rejection and is reaching a breaking point. Franco says he will love his filly until the day he dies if he has to. I guess he likes them hard to get, really, really, hard to get.


Juan thinks of his "nina" while she looks out the window to a blowing fan. Juan convicts that Sofi belongs to him and no one takes away what belongs to him.


Demian is chatting with his buddy telling him that no one has made him feel like this since his family died. His buddy tries to wake him up a little by reminding him there are other women. He is decided, there is something special about her and he is going to fight for her no matter what the father of her baby says. Buddy tells him to respect Juan Reyes. He reminds Dem that his precious little Sof was married to that scoundrel Escandon. Dem agrees Feo is the lowest of slime.


Speaking of slime, Feo all too easily manages to wrench the handbag away from the doomed pair and confirms they had the proof of Feo's wrongdoings. Feo says they have just sentenced themselves to death. Feo pulls Armando out of the car and tells him what lovely boots he has. He shows this love by shooting him in the foot. Meanwhile Rosi sits there waiting for her turn. I’d have been outta there by now. Feo asks Armo to sign a letter that says he was the one who stole Sofi’s baby and hid her, but repented later and abandoned her for Dr. Gomez to find. Arm agrees to sign to save his life.


Crabby mutters something about Feo not showing up and says she’s going to bed. It looks like she takes some sleeping potion.


Armo signs and then limps off swearing he’ll go far away, but wait, Feo forgot to tell him something. "Those who betray me die!" and with that, two swift shots finish off our RightArmando. RIP.


Ok, so now finally Rosi gets the idea that it’s time to run. She throws some acid or something in Feo’s face and runs...he shoots after her, missing.

Ofi looks at a day of the dead skeleton and a mother and child and laments what could be wrong that Rosi hasn’t come back yet.

Eventually, Feo catches Rosi and tells her she’s stupid to think she could escape him. She says she knows he’s a killer and that he killed the Reyes girl. He says like her, then Luisito. She begs for mercy for her son and says she only wanted to help Sofi find her baby. He tells her the story of how the baby was taken to the orphanage, and Sofi's own mother was in on it. Rosi can’t believe that. She swears she won’t allow Feo to hurt her anymore, or her son. He pulls out his gun, she struggles, and there is a shot. She begs God to protect her son. Sicko then kisses her. He shoots again for good measure. And that is the last time we will have to hear the BOMBON song. Sigh.

Yep, she’s a goner. He proclaims that no one is stronger than he is. And just in case we doubt it, he says it again to himself. Amazingly he managed to shoot two people at 0 range and not get blood on himself. Miraculous. He drags off the bodies, spreads out some of the loot and buries the evidence and the rest of the money. He swigs his whiskey, says "two less enemigos," and that no one plays him; and he goes back to his loving wife, whom we know took a potion so won’t even wake to see him. He tells himself he has to go confess. Ewww.


Speaking of confess, the padre is preaching to the burro and wandering god knows where in the middle of the night. He tells the burro he’s lazy and then, whoops, he comes upon the camioneta with it’s lights still on and he finds the dead pair. Lighting and thunder accompany his proclamation that they are dead.


Back at the hotel from hell, Crabby wakes up from her drug induced sleep and sees hubby next to her and wakes him up to ask him where he was. He grunts.


The comissario and his men search the crime site in the day and discover some money laying about (yeah you know, the money that the assailants figured they didn’t need) oh, and a card with a bunch of numbers on it that they can’t figure out what it is. They wonder why these two had so much money on them and surmise they must have been killed and robbed for it. They decide they must tell Feo as both of these people were his employees.

Crabby pushes Feo about where he was and he makes up some lame excuse that he was out drinking because he was so upset about their discussion. He tries to hug her up but it doesn’t work, she is mad he brought her there only to leave. Crabby wants to go back home. She asks if Feo wants to come with her or not.


The wailing begins. Padre has given the news to Ofi. Padre says they will pray that the culprit is found.


Ofi explains she has a duty to Luisito and begs him to hide them in the church to keep him safe from wrongdoing. She swears Feo is responsible. Padre looks to God and says him again.


The boys fight but it’s really hard for me to describe it. First Juan wants some answers from Fer and the boys say fine, but they are going with him, and I think Juan gets offended by this and wants to know why they treat him like a child and the bros agree to fill Juan in about the lien on the house, and how someone paid it off for them but they don’t know who. Juan says he doesn’t know how it was before, but the Reyes won’t be in debt to anyone so they need to find out who it was.


Sofi and Dem are chatting away, he saying he and Juan had a chat and her up to her usual script that they shouldn’t see each other anymore.


Housemaid comes into the room and tells them the Commisario has shown up looking for Fer. Sofi goes out and says Feo’s not there, Commi says that she deserves to know the news as well and he’s sorry to be the bearer of such horribles, but Rosi is pushing up daisies, and not in a show with her pointy knockers or round bottom. Yes, the ones in mud. Sofi is of course impactada.


Coyote shows up to tell Juan that his Tio wants to see him. Juan of course doesn’t remember this Tio so Coyote tells him to ask his brothers.

Commi tells Sofi and company the details of how the duo were found with a lot of money and that surely they were trying to flee and were assaulted on the way. Sofi says no way, Rosi wouldn’t go anywhere with that goon Armo. She feels bad and responsible for all of this because she knows that Rosi was trying to find her to talk to her.


The boys tell Juan about their Tio. Alejandro Reyes, and about their primo Pedro who visited and should be in Guadalajara now. Juan is stumped as usual.


Fer and Crabby come in and get the news and Fer fakes his surprise. Crabby however shoots a suspicious glare in his direction which he sort of shrugs off....

The police believe they need to talk with Fer. He tells them yes, we do, it appears they had the combination to my safe so surely they robbed me. Sofi says she has to go see Eva. Dem leaves. Crabby says why do you want to go see her, Rosi wasn’t her daughter anyway. Sofi tells her to nevermind.


Feo shows the police the empty strong box in his office and this is surely enough evidence under Mexican law that those two robbed him. He also says that because they had the combination card, clearly they robbed him. Commi isn’t sure and believes he has to continue to investigate, but he is starting to come around. Feo can’t believe that his two closest folks would betray him this way.


Feo asks if they have questioned Ofi yet. Commi says no, she’s suffering and surely once we give her Rosi’s ashes she’ll go off somewhere with Luisito. Feo says no way, Luis is my son and I will take care of him and no one else. Oh boy, here comes another anvil. I’m predicting Luisito will be a Reyes when were done here.


Quinti shows up to Eva very somber. She asks her if she has been out to the town yet. Eva wonders what Quinti did with her moto now, thinking it's the cause for her anguish. Next Saul shows up also with a somber face, next Horty’s sons also with somber faces. She tells them all that she’s fine with Rosi deciding to leave with Ofi and the boy, and she’s sad, but she can’t wait until they send for her.

Finally the fairy tale is interrupted when Sofi shows up. She wants Eva to sit for a moment. OK, finally Eva is starting to get the hint that something is wrong. Still no one tells her. They make her guess like it’s a friggin’ trivial pursuit game. Finally Eva herself begs them to tell her even though this will surely break her heart. Juan hints around that someone has died, someone has died. Eva wants to know who. Juan, our sensitive one, finally just blurts it out. Rosario!


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