Caray, Caray!

Many of us felt that for about the first third of this novela, Candy was meeting Santiago and repeatedly avoiding Patricio. We called this London. Once she finally revealed herself to Pat, the second phase of the story began, the one where Pat and Santi were competing for Candy. Both guys were doing pretty well, except that Santi was going to marry Marissa. Candy convinced him to call off the wedding, but mainly for Santi’s own good. She wasn’t ready to commit. Pat turned up the heat, moved in, and it almost looked as if he had won, until Candy admitted she didn’t really love him. That was Paris. Now, things are more mixed up than ever. My take on this is that we’ve left Europe for the New World. In the final third of the novela (I think we still have about 50 episodes left), we’re going to have to cross the ocean. And from tonight’s episode, it looks as if there’s much stormy weather ahead.

We start off happily enough, revisiting the scene where Charly tells the immunologist that the neighbor was HIV negative. This means when he had sex with Lucía, he wasn’t infected. He must have gotten HIV from the girl he slept with once while he was temporarily selling drugs. The good news is Lucía is definitely disease free – the bad, Lucía will find out that he betrayed her.

Charly tells Candy about this. He totally forgot about the girl, whose name was Daniela. Charly doesn’t want anything to do with her – that was from his brief drug phase that he’d rather put behind him. But Candy says the girl has to be told, or she could infect other guys. Also, Candy tells Charly there’s a party tonight at Santiago’s and Charly should tell Lucía, so she’ll know she’s disease-free, and doesn’t have to wait the 3 months for the confirmatory studies. Charly doesn’t want to tell, because Lucía will also realize he had sex with Daniela while he was Lucía’s boyfriend. Candy lays down the law – either you tell her, or I will.

We have a little humor at the restaurant, as two tough looking chicks come in with two tough looking guys. Zamora doesn’t see the guys, tries to hit on the gals (he says something like the first course is kisses, the second course is romance), but when the guys return to the table, they’re not too happy with his flirting, and one of the bruisers lifts him up and deposits him away from the girls. Patricio enters, looking for Candy, and is told about the party at Santiago’s, to which he wasn’t invited.

Meño is having a father-son chat with Charly. He advises Charly to tell Daniela, and by doing so, Charly can save lives. He wants Charly to grow up and do the right thing. Charly sadly states that tonight he’s going to lose Lucía. Meño hopes that Lucía’s joy at finding out she’s disease-free will outweigh her resentment that Charly was with the other girl.

Party time at Santi’s house! There are lots of silver balloons, and people are arriving. Lucía tells Isabel that Charly’s avoiding her. Candy takes Santi aside to tell him something important. Gregoria and Meño playfully battle over what hors d’oeuvres Meño should be eating, since he hasn’t gotten back the studies from when he recently fainted, but it sort of looks as if she just wants more for herself! (she takes the whole tray from Tina, leaving Tina with one half sandwich). Candy tells Santi the good news about Charly and Lucía, says he can tell Isabel, but let Charly tell Lucía. Santi gives a big hug to his amiga (repeated a few times for emphasis).

Isabel comes upstairs to tell Santi the guests are waiting for their host (anfitrión). Santi doesn’t tell Isabel the news yet, but praises Candy for how pretty she looks. After Isa leaves, Santi says the public is clamoring for Agua Mineral, his band. He brags that the public likes him as much as El Potrillo (“the little colt”, nickname for Alejandro Fernández). Santi thinks he’s pretty much a carbon copy (copia carbón) of Alejandro, even though Santi’s taller. Candy laughs, says no way.

The whole family has gathered around a makeshift stage set up in front of the fireplace. There’s pink lighting, all those silver balloons, silver foil curtains, and the band equipment is set up. Santi takes the stage, greets the crowd. He talks about family. It was hard for Santi when his Dad died, but his mother’s love brought him through it. He’s also grateful for the affection of his two lovely daughters. Viva la familia! He shouts, as silver confetti rains downs from the second floor balcony.

Santi then introduces the band. First up is “Ricky”, actually Raúl, who plays bass. “Johnny” is Carlo, on lead guitar, cap on backwards, sleeveless muscle shirt. “Charlie” is Miguel, on keyboards. Last up is “René”, actually Ed, on drums. The guys have composed a song for a special person (not the Taco song, he adds). It’s for Candy, and the crowd goes woo woo as Candy smiles. The song begins, and it’s a ballad (it’s actually pre-recorded with a real band, Jaime Camil singing, Santi lip-synching, so everything is just right). The song is called “Señora de nadie” and you can see the Spanish lyrics here

Jaime Camil - Señora De Nadie lyrics | LyricsMode.com

Here’s my attempt at a translation. This is the complete song, but they skipped the second verse, due to time constrictions.

I have a question
Stuck here in my heart
Why have you left
In the middle of those kisses?

I have a broken dream
And an eternal yesterday
I suffer too much
And you destroy what I feel

Now there’s no cure for my soul
How to forget what we were
I’m a boat at the bottom of the sea

Chorus:
Lady of no one
Why do you go away from me
Leaving me like this
Killing the love I gave you blindly?

Lady of everyone
You miss me and I die
I can’t live crying for you like this
Suffering to the end
Looking towards a heaven
That no longer shines

(Santi now skips down to *)
I have a smile
That turned into silence
I live in the lonely shadow of memory

I sleep with your shadow next to me
And your absence is a sin
Now there’s no faith that could save me

Lady of no one
Why do you go away from me
Leaving me like this
Killing the love I gave you blindly?

Lady of everyone
You miss me and I die
I can’t live crying for you like this
Suffering to the end
Looking towards a heaven
That no longer shines

*How was it that it ended?
My heart won’t accept this conclusion
If the road is to forget
I don’t want to take another step

Lady of no one
Why do you go away from me
Leaving me like this
Killing the love I gave you blindly?

Lady of everyone
You miss me and I die
I can’t live crying for you like this
Suffering to the end
Looking towards a heaven
That no longer shines

Maybe it should be called "Nobody's lady" rather than Lady of No One, I'm not sure. Please let me know if you have some better ideas for any of the translation. Anyway, it’s a beautiful song, and the crowd is swaying gently to the music. I sort of thought it would be happier, and it could actually be used by Patricio at this point, but let’s not quibble.

More confetti rains down from the production assistants upstairs, and the crowd chants “boda, boda!” Charly gets a determined look, inspired by the good feelings, he grabs Lucía’s hand and takes her upstairs to tell her the truth. Meanwhile, Santi takes Candy aside and asks if she liked the song. Yes. “So did I” says Patricio, who has crashed the party, and has a wounded look. Why wasn’t I invited to a family party, asks Pat? Candy struggles with her answer. “I just thought it would be better”. We go to commercial as Candy and Santi have embarrassed looks, Pat’s face shows hurt.

Pat and Candy sit down to discuss the situation. Pat feels that if Candy just told him there was a party but he wasn’t invited, that would have been okay, but she didn’t even tell him anything. Candy says it was a family party organized by Santiago. But Pat doesn’t understand, his son is here, his mother-in-law, his wife, isn’t he part of that family? Candy gives him the sad news. She no longer views herself as his wife. Pat is crying away, as Candy says forgive me, over and over. She’s been trying to tell him that she no longer views herself as his wife, and because of that, they shouldn’t be living together.

Upstairs, Charly summons up his courage, and tells Lucía that he betrayed her with Daniela. At first, Lucía doesn’t get it, but when she realizes what this means, that she had sex with Charly before he was with Daniela, and therefore she’s disease-free, she is ecstatic! But both of them are feeling a little guilty. Charly doesn’t want to appear too happy about the disease-free thing, because he knows Lucía will be mad about the Daniela thing. Lucía doesn’t want to appear too happy about her being disease-free, since Charly does have HIV. But overall, they’re happy, and they’ll deal with whether they’re still novios later.

Santi is hiding behind some silver streamers, listening to Pat and Candy’s weepfest. Candy was surprised when Pat moved in, but said okay because of Chava. However, it just didn’t work out. Pat is pleading for another chance, but it’s too late. Candy gently lets him know that although he can see Chava whenever he wants, he’s going to have to move out. Our weepers are interrupted by ever-smiling Chava, he’s sleepy, completely oblivious to his parents’ crying, and Pat will take him home and tell him a great bedtime story.

Lucía has rushed downstairs to tell everyone she’s definitely not sick, and there are hugs all around, with Isabel, Santi, Gregoria, etc. Meño takes Charly aside, he is super proud of his son, Charly was very brave. Charly says he’s lost Lucía, but he doesn’t feel guilty, because he told the truth. Gregoria comforts a still-crying Candy. Santi tells the crowd to party again, let’s rock and roll! The dancing starts. In the kitchen, Donato tells Tina the good news, and they start dancing. Santi tries to get Candy to dance, but he can’t cheer her up, and when Lucía grabs him for a happy rock and roll dance, he has to let Candy go. Charly is also still hurting. He tells his Dad that “fuera dolor” doesn’t always work, and Meño consoles him.

Back at Candy’s house, Pat is alone on the couch in the semi-darkness, clutching a photo of Chava, unable to sleep. Candy comes downstairs in her robe to talk a little more. Pat says he’ll leave tomorrow. Candy sits down, takes a deep breath, and says “Patricio. I tried.” She tells him she really does “love” him (te quiero), but not the amor kind of love. Pat says tomorrow they have to tell Chava. Candy softly agrees, and says good night. She walks upstairs, and the camera shows her fading in and out, sort of fading away from Pat’s life, and I have to admit, as much as I have criticized Pat for crying, I was crying with him at this point.

In the morning, Candy is asking Meño how to handle the discussion with Chava. Should she just live with Pat, and bear things? No, replies Meño, that would go against everything you’ve been preaching in your column. You need to be true to yourself. Life can hurt, but you have to be truthful. Inventing a life never works. Look at what happened when he tried to make Charly think he wasn’t gay! He chuckles at the memory of how he acted macho. Candy can’t stand the fact that Chava is going to cry. Meño says crying is not bad. Tears are worth more than hate and resentment. And it’s better to cry alone, than to hate in company (más vale llorar sola que odiar compañada).

We now jump to Chayo, at home in tee shirt and jeans, ironing one of Ed’s dress shirts, while watching a telenovela on the tv. The character on tv is crying, she keeps trying to get pregnant, but can’t, as Chayo nods. Chayo says to herself she also envies those with children, wants to be a mother, as the doorbell rings. She opens the door and is faced with a young woman, standing with a cute little boy, 5 or 6 years old, in front of her. The woman wants to see “Lalo” and Chayo is a little taken aback with the woman’s using Ed’s nickname. But that’s nothing compared to what comes next. The woman says to tell Lalo not to stop sending money, because she needs it to eat. What? She goes on to say that Ed has two houses, and she’s his other wife. The little boy, Lalito (he gives a cute wave) is Ed’s son! Chayo feels faint.

In the restaurant, Zamora is scolding Toño for calling the radio show and betraying the guys. Toño couldn’t resist when Candy asked, and Zamora forgives him, but tells him to act more like a man. Z puts on a big voice to show T how to tell a woman who’s boss (but he’s looking way up at the imaginary woman, since Toño’s so short!). Toño says maybe he’ll go to the Institute to work on his self esteem. Zamora thinks he should instead go to Santi’s clinic for plastic surgery, and draws a bunch of lines in crayon all over T’s face, to show where improvements could be made.

As Lalito sucks on a lollipop, Ed’s “second wife” relates how she needs money. But she’s afraid to ask Ed, or he might hit her again! What, he hits you? asks Chayo. Doesn’t he hit you? is the reply. No. The woman says there are lots of things you don’t know about Lalo. She then asks the boy if he’s hungry. He nods. She tells him you’ll have to hold it, because we don’t have any money. (This whole thing seems very suspicious to me). But if it’s an act, Chayo is buying it. She says, you know what? I’ll give you food, we’ll go to the store, I’ll buy him clothes. The woman says she has no money. Don’t worry, I do. Setting her jaw, she adds, what’s more, I know where Lalo hides his savings!

Chava is getting ready to go to a Chivas practice with Pat. Candy tells him that afterwards, she and Pat want to have a talk with him. Chava wonders if he did anything wrong, as Pat enters, telling him he’s the best behaved boy in the world. Then what do you two want to tell me? asks Chava.

At work, Santi is telling Ed that he’s going to tell Marissa about calling off the wedding. Ed says to be careful, she’s crazy. Santi corrects him, she’s not crazy, just has a “personality disorder” (desorden conductual). Okay, Ed thinks it’s wise to tell her. Santi adds that with all that happened with Lucía, he’s realized that life is short, he shouldn’t waste time in a phony marriage with Marissa. He doesn’t love her. In fact, can he be honest? He hates her! But what about your kid, reminds Ed. Well, of course I love him. Ed counsels waiting until the day of the wedding, because Marissa would want revenge. Ed reminds Santi of how Mari has been manipulating Santi, just as the phone rings. Santi sees it’s Mariloca, remarks that she’s a witch, calling just as they’re talking about her. Mari wants Santi to take her to the ob/gyn, she’s had a little spotting, or light bleeding (sangrado). Ed doesn’t believe it, but Santi has to go.

We’re at the local equivalent to Walmart. Chayo buys the woman and boy a mattress, food, the best bicycle they sell, and piles of clothes. At the car, she even gives the woman an envelope of cash. The woman tries to decline, but not too much. She gives Chayo a piece of paper with her phone number. Chayo says she’ll confront Ed, and call the woman later. The woman thanks her.

Lucía is brimming with joy, telling Isabel how happy she is, and she also wants to go to church, to give thanks for the miracle, but also to apologize to the Virgencita, since she had said some bad things to her. What about Charly, inquires Isa. At first Lucía is going to call Charly and let him have it for betraying her, but Isabel reminds her that Charly is still infected, and needs her help.

Chayo comes home, and when she enters the apartment, Ed tells her don’t make any noise, they’ve been robbed! His savings are gone. Of course they are, says Chayo, I took them. Ed is temporarily relieved, so you took them, why didn’t you just ask! Well why didn’t you tell me about your other wife, your other house, and your son Lalito! Ed says he doesn’t have any other house, wife or son. Don’t lie, spits out Chayo. The little boy looks just like you, even has the same ears as you! Ed grabs his ears. And how could you hit the woman! Ed says wait, I never hit you, did I? No, but let’s settle this right now. I have the woman’s telephone number. Either you call, or I will!

In Chava’s room, Candy tells him she does love his Dad, but they can’t live together. Neither parent can really explain why the parents have to live apart, and the tears are coming again. Pat says he’ll buy a big house where Chava and Beto can visit, with their own room, but Chava still doesn’t want him to leave. He begs his Mom to tell Pat to stay, but she says she can’t (no puedo).

Mariloca tells Santi about some phantom pain she’s having, she doesn’t want to be alone at all, who knows what can happen. Santi is ready to take her to the doctor, but she says she’s okay now, she just wants him to stay. He offers to get her something from the kitchen, some water, maybe? If it’s not too much trouble, she answers, could he get her some popcorn, some oranges and maybe some ice chips? As soon as he goes to the kitchen, she gets her evil smirk and tells her baby they’re going to live the life of luxury.

Chava is sick now with a little fever. Pat comes in, comforts his superhero, and Candy is going to call the doctor. Chava asks if his Dad has to leave. Yes, answers Pat, he does, but he can visit all the time. You can’t live here? No. Well, says Chava, I don’t want to live with my Mommy. I’d rather live with you! Dramatic music signals that we’re done for tonight!

Monday: She's baaack! (Paulina)

Vocabulario:

Anfitrión – host
Copia carbón – carbon copy
más vale llorar sola que odiar compañada – It’s better to cry alone than to hate in company
Desorden conductual – a personality disorder

Labels: Tontas

We begin with Margarita and Gardenia talking, and Gardenia spills the beans about the women at Las Animas.

Martina escorts Anibal and Camilo into the library and Camilo notes that Ed is a strange man and asks Anibal “What do you think Erika would think about the help here?” as Martina sashays in and out of the room in her less than domestic help attire. He and I have a lot in common, says Camilo, “women for hire.” Anibal actually cracks a smile.

Gardenia continues telling Margarita about being fooled, and Margarita reminds Gardenia that she has sworn to keep her mouth shut or lose her job. Margarita is ready to return to school – get the centro de Atiro going. Margarita leaves and Gardenia wonders why she hasn’t been let go and what kind of game is being played.

Prissy is exasperated. Vlad keeps calling. He wants to know how she is and wants to hear her voice. She now knows she made a mistake and that Vlad, the stalker, has to know he’s lost.

Jacinto is in the barn brushing down a horse when Fernanda enters. She says straight out – “You’ve seen Ed, no?” Jacinto is shocked.

Ed sneaks back to Las Animas (Why does he have to sneak back into his own house?) He sees Anibal and Camilo in the library. If this is supposed to build suspense, it just doesn’t do it for me.

Jacinto says, “No, senorita, why?” Fernanda says that Ed’s secretary said he’s been in Mexico for a while. She says, “Promise me you’ll let me know as soon as he arrives.” Margarita arrives in the barn just in time. Margarita has some flowers and has something for Fernanda. Margarita hands Fernands the medal Fernanda had given Ed.

Ed enters the library just like nothing happened. Camilo can’t help himself and has to make a remark about Martina. Ed wants them to see the horse. Ed says he learned to ride on a horse given to him by his father when he was a kid. He flashes back to an argument he had with Camilo when they were kids and remembers that Camilo humiliated him.

Martina and Lili are at the hacienda. Lili is frantic and wants to leave. She sees her brothers and says they don’t love me. Ed put me in a trap. When you’re well, says Martina, we’ll get you out of here.

Adolfina is with Ciro who seems to be trying to say something. Anyway, it never gets said.

Fernanda has the medal in her hand and flashes back to the day of her First Communion and when she gave the medal of the Virgin de la Luz to Ed. Ed swore he’d never take it off, not even to bathe. They kissed. Fernanda now cries. She asks Margarita where she found it. Margarita tells her she found when she went to cut some flowers for Soledad. Margarita relates that she saw the initials on the medal. Fernanda says that it could only have been there a few days. Ed must have lost it when he returned to look at his mother’s grave. She says to Jacinto and Margarita, “You know what’s happening here – why doesn’t he come?”

Anibal says see, Camilo, Franco is a horseman. Saleroso is the horse that he bought. Camilo wants to know how because he’s chased that horse for years. Ed says it was a stroke of good luck. Ed tells him the horse is in the barn and ask about a good trainer. Anibal mentions Jacinto’s name Camilo calls Jacinto a despicable Indian. Ed says Jacinto couldn’t be that person and is clearly annoyed with Camilo. Camilo tells Ed about Natasha’s fall and that it was Jacinto’s fault. Anibal says that that turned out not to be true. Ed wants to know when Jacinto can start work at Las Animas – tomorrow, says Anibal.

At Grupo Lactos it is not business as usual. Damian is asking about a truck that has just arrived. He wants to see lab reports about the products from small producers. He wants reports for the last three months.

Fernanda is in tears and tells Margarita and Jacinto to let her know when Ed arrives. They don’t understand about Ed and the medal. Margarita is very afraid about what Ed is doing at the hacienda.

Lucio arrives at Jacinto’s place. Gardenia is working in the garden. She does not appreciate Lucio’s “piropos” and threatens him with a shovel. He came to rub in the fact that he will now be living in Soledad’s house. It’s a bonus from Barb. Gardenia tells him to get lost.

At Grupo Lactos two masked men (one is Damian) are going over the factory and the pasteurization process. Damian wants newly ordered product checked and wants to find out the vulnerability in the process. They then go to the control room. We get a lesson about temperature control in the milk factory. The chemist tells him that they can’t leave the milk at room temp because it would go bad very fast. Most kids know that.

Gardenia tells Margarita that Lucio has just been there and that he has the keys to Soledad’s house and Barb gifted him with it. Margarita flashes back to a conversation with Ed when he told her why he wanted Lucio to have it. Gardenia is disgusted.

At Grupo Lactos Damian looks intently at some monitors. He’s up to something when the engineer arrives with the lab reports. They couldn’t find any abnormality. The engineer promises him that he will not move from the place. He can count on him. Damian gives him a break. Damian enters the control room, calls Barb who wants to know if he prevented the meeting between Anibal and Camilo. Damian tells her he has something better, and she says do it. He goes into a place where there are a lot of wires and buttons and pushes one that says Danger – Refrigeration and sneaks out. He sits down at a computer and watches the displays going crazy and the temperature keeps rising. He has a sneaky Barb smile on his face.

Santiago hugs Gonzo who asks why he’s leaving because he just arrived. Gonzo tells Santiago that he’s always been a free spirit. Gonzo tells Aurora that “estas en tu casa.” Aurora tells Santiago that they have to leave at the same moment that Barb enters the room.

Her cell rings. It’s Dr. Demented who wants to talk to her about Liliana. He tells her that somebody came to see Liliana – Eduardo Juarez.

Barb asks the good doctor what happened. Dr. Demented describes him a common type, tall, wearing old denim (mezclilla) clothes. She calls him stupid. She tells Gonzo that Ed went to visit Liliana in the clinic. Gonzo looks confused.

Ed, Anibal and Camilo (while Martina and Lili run around the garden) admire the horse and Camilo tells him with a great rider, you will see who is boss. Camilo loves the horse. Ed thought bubbles that Camilo has fallen into his trap.

Barb cannot explain to Gonzo or Santiago why Ed is here. She says Ed is responsible for what happened at Fernanda’s wedding. Fernanda can’t imagine how the person she loved so much could be doing these things.

Gonzo sends Santiago out to find Fernanda. She must know what’s going on. Gonzo gets sick and Barb shuffles him off to his office – she says she’ll get him a tea.

Barb calls Deep Throat and tells him that Ed went to see Liliana but she had taken steps to prevent that. Deep Throat tells her she knows what she has to do.

Camilo gives Ed and Anibal a demonstration of his riding skills and thinks that surely Martina has hidden Lili in her bedroom. Yup – I’d think that, too.

An impatient Jairo enters the cantina – he wants to know if Venus is awake. He grabs Venus and wants to know where Martina is. She says not in this pocket or the other. She says Martina is far away from here. He swears he’ll find her.

Martina and Lili are running around the farm. OK, we know Lili has been locked away, but a worldly wise and bigger Martina could have stopped this marathon. We’re in for trouble here. Another plot twist, no doubt.

Fernanda says – so Ed was at the clinic. But Barb says Dr. Demented prevented his visiting Lili. Fernanda wants to knows why he went to see Lili. Barb wants to call the police, but, Fernanda says “no” we need an explanation. Barb doesn’t like that and mentally she refers to Ed as that “bastardo.”

At Grupo Lactos Damian is leaving the control room when the engineer enters with a woman – another distraction. Damian acts like he’s just coming back, and the engineer looks a little worried. Damian needles him a bit.

Ed tells Anibal and Camilo that Steve Norton told him Power Milk was ready to renew negotiations. Ed tells them what a great partnership this would be and that it would bring money into the country – a social investment. Anibal tells them about Fernanda’s work. Anibal says the Elizaldes have always collaborated in the interests of the region. Anibal is going to go directly to the hacienda and talk to Fernanda.

Fernanda is talking to Santiago and tells him that she’s in charge. She tells him to go on with the trip with Aurora and not to worry when the maid enters and tells her that Erika is in the living room. Aurora tells Santiago that she thinks it would be better if he stays. He says he can’t stay without her. She says she’ll wait. He says then our trip will have to wait and it’s kisses, kisses and more kisses.

Ed watches as Anibal and Camilo drive away. He goes running into the hacienda looking for Martina and Lili.

Camila tells Anibal that they are going to have thousands of dollars from this business. It will turn the Elizaldes in kings of charity and Fernanda into another Mother Teresa.

Ed can’t find Martina or Liliana anywhere in the house. He notes their things are still there. Meanwhile Lili is about to drop from fatigue. Martina says, “what now?” Lili says they must be looking for me. Martina says what about Eduardo. Lili thinks Ed is bad. She doesn’t understand. She thinks Ed brought them there to get her. Lili says let’s go to my house. “What house,” says Martina? “The Elizalde house,” says Liliana.

Ed is still looking for Martina and Lili and shouting out their names and looking around the place. He’s completely exasperated, and says to himself, “Lili, please, you’re going to give it all up.”
Erika talks to Fernanda. Who’s been ignoring her. Erika wants to know what Fernando thinks of Franco Santoro and goes on about all his good qualities. Erika says I know what you’re going to say, I just met him, etc. Erika says that after Camilo she’s over it. Fernanda wishes her well –Erika says she hasn’t lifted a finger and that Ed has done it all. She self inflicts herself with self deception. Fernanda then tells her the tale of trying to catch up with Ed. Erika jokes about having only one life to live and she wants to live it with Franco. Finally she leaves and I’m relieved.

Ed tells Steve that everything is in danger.

Gonzo and Fernanda discuss Ed’s visit to Lili. She says it’s a done deed that Ed has returned and is in hiding. Fernanda wants to go after him. Gonzo thinks it might be better to avoid Eduardo Juarez. Gonzo says Ed’s out for vengeance for what happened when they were children. Fernanda says he has to recognize they they were unjust with Ed and that it was a judgment made by Barb based on one kiss. Gonzo gets real mad and reminds Fernanda that Ed is beneath their station in life and that she has to do what is right. Barb, who is hiding in the shadows, is very pleased.

Avances

Fernanda says she’s going to follow her conscience and tells Barb she thinks Ed is real close.

Martina tells Lili – look who’s coming.

Labels: manana

DB stares at Sapo while memories come flooding back. When Sapo asks if she remembers him, DB tries to attack him. Marisela, Santos and Melquíades come in and DB runs to shelter in Marisela's arms.

Lucía agrees to have the C-section.

Gonzalo tells Marisela that DB just appeared in his office. Marisela takes DB out. Since Santos is still present, Gonzalo apologizes for the incident to Sapo as if he doesn't know why it happened. Sapo and Facundo leave. Santos says that Gonzalo has really disappointed him. After fighting for justice in the rebellion, all he is interested in now is his ambition as indicated by the friends he keeps. Gonzalo says that his new friends are better than his old ones.

When Marisela tells DB that Sapo was her enemy, DB says that Sapo is an animal who has been hiding in hell for many years and just reappeared. She asks Marisela not to let him come near her. Then she says that she needs to sleep.

Sapo tells Facundo that they have to kill DB because it's either her or them.

Santos tells Gonzalo that the friend he treats so well is nothing but a low-class thug. Gonzalo hits back with the accusations made in the paper about Santos' handling of the Cattlemen's Association accounts. Santo replies that that was a slander and the accusations were probably made by the same person who tried to kill DB and set fire to El Miedo. "And of course, you had nothing to to do with it, right?" Santos asks Gonzalo sarcastically. Their argument is interrupted by the guard reporting that Lucía is in critical condition. Santos leaves.

Genoveva thinks Marisela should take DB away from San Fernando right away but Marisela is determined to get medical attention for her. She says if the Mohammad won't come to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammad.

Don Encarnación is setting himself up to blame Cecilia and Antonio for Lucía's condition. Lucía (who looks pretty good for someone with end-stage renal disease) makes him promise not to blame anyone for this situation. She made her own choices. Good thing that the priest is a witness because clearly DE isn't going to follow Lucía's wishes.

Melquíades sneaks into the room where DB is sleeping and tells her that it is dangerous here and she isn't well. He asks her to go with him so he can take care of her as always.

Lucía asks to see Cecilia. She asks Cecilia to see to it that her baby is named Lucía and when Cecilia responds that Lucía isn't leaving them and shouldn't talk that way. Lucía says that there isn't time for more lies. She asks Cecilia to remind her of how Lorenzo expressed the brevity of life. "Life is an instant in the sun ('La vida es un instante al sol')," replies Cecilia. Lucía ask two more things of Cecilia - to raise her daughter as if she were her own and that she won't let Antonio leave her again. She tells Cecilia not to let her pride or honor or stupidity keep her her from Antonio and tells her not to care about what any one says. Cecilia promises to take care of Lucía's daughter as if she were her own and will tell her that her mother was very brave and that Cecilia admires her more than anyone else. "Will you take care of him?" asks Lucía. "What do you think?" answers Cecilia. She promises Lucia to fight for Antonio with her teeth and claws this time ("con los dientes y con las uñas") like Lucía did.

Lucía asks Antonio if regrets marrying her and he says no. He loves her and she brought him a lot of peace as his friend and companion. She asks for a long passionate kiss but at the end of it she has passed out and has to be rushed into surgery.

Marisela's plan to get DB diagnosed remotely or bring a psychiatrist to DB comes to naught. Santos tells her that such things only happen in bad telenovelas. She has brought Santos to persuade DB to see the doctor but they find that she has gone with Melquíades.

In the truck on the way back to Progresso, DB has more memories.

In the hospital chapel, Antonio prays for Lucía and his child. Cecilia comes in. Antonio says that if Lucía dies, it will all be his fault. Cecilia comforts him and says that he didn't know. DE sees them together. Antonio tells Cecilia how Lucía helped him endure his time in prison. She became his hope while Cecilia was only a distant dream. He says that he loves Lucía but that is nothing to what he feels for her, his 'mariposa.' His heart is hers always. He tells Cecilia that Lucía was there with her unconditional love when he needed it after Cecilia doubted him. Cecilia acknowledges that she was stupid. She says that Lucía is the most courageous person she has ever met and Antonio has plenty of reasons to love her. Cecilia tells him that no one knows the strange and good reasons that caused her and him to share their lives with other people but they were very good people who gave them a lot.

When Santos tells Marisela that he can only imagine the hell in store for him when DB has her baby, Marisela decides to tell him the truth but Gonzalo interrupts them and the moment is lost.

Things are not going well in the operating room and the doctor asks the nurse if Lucía signed the living will document. The nurse says that she forgot. (You'd think Lucía would have taken care of this before considering how important it is to her.) But this provides an opportunity for DE to harden his suspicions against Antonio when he signs the form and follows Lucía's wishes that the baby's life come first.

The baby is born but Lucía doesn't make it. (No wonder - the anesthesiologist's mask is right over his eyes! This actor had a tiny role in La Traición as the pharmacist.)

DB tells Melquíades to stop the truck. She jumps out and starts to run as if to escape from her memories. Poor Melquíades is huffing and puffing after her.

Everybody in the waiting room gets the bad news about Lucía and DE says that Antonio was responsible for her death.

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From last night: After their romantic dinner Candy grabs the soccer ball and demonstrates what she like about soccer games. this gives Jaime Camil an opportunity to show off his prowess at physical humor, including yelling GOOOOOOOOOLLLLLL!!! In Guadalajara Pat asks Gregoria what she thinks about his situation with Candy. Man oh man does she tell him. She says Chava loves him but Candy no. In fact she's in love with another, but she'll do anything for Chava including living with Pat whom she doesn't love. Furthermore she's bothered because Pat is using Chava to get Candy. What? He doesn't like what she has to say? Well then he shouldn't ask questions to which he won't like the answers!

Tonight: Back in the DF Santi and Candy discuss penalty kicks which she uses as a metaphor for the penalties in her own life. She doesn't like to miss when kicking a penalty and she doesn't want to miss a goal by moving in with him. Santi has a plan, she should just kick and see what happens. Well she does, he doesn't try to block the ball so she scores a goal.

Now it's Santi's turn. He kicks and Candy runs away from the ball. See, he says, we scored two goals in our life. I guffawed at this, like how stupid, really. But upon further reflection I think maybe Santi is saying that sometimes people have to step out of their own way in order to enjoy life.

Meño tells Greg his mom always said "liar, a thousand times a liar" (Mentirosa, mil veces mentirosa - this comes from a famous song sung by Alberto Beltran). He reveals that he checked with Alicia and he knows Greg is lying. She's truly bothered by his comments and her situation and ends up crying on his shoulder.

Candy and Barb write their column about violence within the family, some abuse is physical and some is psychological. Candy wonders which is worse. Barb the expert says both.

Candy's phone rings and it's Pato, he wants to see her tonight but she refuses. She adds however that she heard he was helping Alicia adopt which she thinks is very noble of him. Not enough for her to see him I guess.

She asks Barb how should she ask Pat to leave HER house. Barb is pragmatic, tell him "leave my house." Then Candy reveals to an amazed Barb that she and Pat haven't been doing "it", she sleeps in her room and he elsewhere.

Greg shows Meño a letter that Art gave to her. In it he says he's a gentleman and he's sorry if he offended her, blah blah blah, it's been a long time since he's felt anything, Attentively Arturo. She tells Meño she's stupid and should have stayed at the restaurant, but adds (again) she's afraid and God says it's wrong to be with a separated man. Meño shares his philosophy, the greatest sin in God's eyes is not to love. Greg ponders his words. (Could I possibly love this dear man more? I don't think so.)

Barb and Candy discuss examples of psychological abuse. Meanwhile Pato recalls Greg's harsh words, hugs Candy's picture and squeezes out a single tear.

Charly's mom calls to tell him that her neighbor, the one he thought infected her with HIV, took a test that came out negative. Charly is impactado and rushes off to see the infectologist (infectólogo).

Santi shows up at the House of Miracles listening to tango music on an I-Pod. He snatches Candy away from the other Miracle workers and sweeps her around the room doing his version of the Tango. This is funny because he sticks one of his ear buds in her ear and dances while at the same time trying not to tangle her in his tango. "Check it out!" he brags to the miracle workers. Candy is delighted and asks why the Tango? Turns out he woke up and realized his life is too quotidian, he does the same boring thing everyday so today he'll Tango. Actually he said a lot more but I think we get the idea. Next up, the Waltz!

Lulu and Candy (her bosom at Ole's eye level) thank Ole for agreeing to help them, as if he would say no to Candy's two pals. They hush up when Sven arrives and Ole covers by saying they were discussing onions. When Ole asks Sven about his date with Soledad Sven puns, it was "con la soledad" (with loneliness). He leaves out the part about him being a scared putz. Sven concludes that he has about as much luck with women as Ole has. Something tells me Ole might score first in the mujer department.

Over at the surgery Santi and Carlos talk about Horty. Carlos is interested but he thinks Horty doesn't like him. As they walk toward his office, Horty in the office, hears them coming and hides under his desk (Why?), scuttling ass-backwards into the kneewell. Unfortunately the kneewell is open and they see her hiding, duh.

Santi and Calros torment Horty by telling tales about her, she's the queen of all the departments, she's gorgeous, (maciza = solid, estar maciza = to be gorgeous, hunky) she goes out with a million guys and all of Santi's friends, he's taken her to the apartment, etc. until finally she jumps out and is mortified that they were making jokes at her expense. Santi tells Horti that Carlos is a good guy. She stomps off in a huff and he tells Carlos that Horti is a marvelous woman. Carlos flexes his biceps and rings the sex bell which causes Santi and Horty to react. Carlos, not in on the joke, is confused.

The Miracle workers are doing their radio show while the Abandonados watch and mock. The first call is from divorcee Carmen who reluctantly says she's in love with a married man. Carmen goes on and on about how difficult it is to love a married man, how bad and neglected she feels. Gregoria, listening at home, frets. Meanwhile Lalo squirms while the Abandonados try to calm him. The Miracle workers ask, what is a woman looking for when she begins a relationship with a married man? Soledad's face falls when Candy pipes up that the lovers always expect the man to leave his wife but it almost never happens.

Pat pays a surprise visit to Alicia. Tonight she's wearing a sexy black dress with a snakeskin "pageant sash" accent. He says he'll help her and no thank you he doesn't want to have dinner with her. "Hey, I invited you to eat, not to go to bed with me," says the viper to the chipmunk.

The Miracle workers leave the radio booth while the abandoned ones heckle them. All except Santi who nervously walks by and flirts with Candy.

Now the abandoned ones are in the radio booth complete with snacks and smirks while the miracle workers watch. Santi begins and his first words are for Candy, "I love you". The abandonados freak, meanwhile Pato at home nearly falls off his chair. Candy blurts into the microphone she loves him too...but she likes more man and less macho.

Meño's phone rings and he answers with a flourish, it's King Arthur for Gregoria. After Greg refuses to take the call he says "My sister in law tells me she's not here!"

The abandonados prattle on about the problems with women, for example they prattle too much. (I think something was bleeped out here but I'm not sure.) Sven collects all the mikes and blabs on about something.

The ladies decide it's time for Candy's sabotage. Santi gets a phone call, hooray a participant in this masculine conversation. It's Ole holding his nose to disguise his voice, do they have advice on how to cure hemorrhoids? Santi tells him the program is for discussing important problems, not medical issues. Ole insists on inquring about hemorrhoid cures, isn't Santi a doctor? Santi says yes but he's a plastic surgeon and has nothing to do with hemorrhoids. What does Plastic Surgery have to do with giving love advice, asks Ole, and doesn't the whole world have hemorrhoids? "Si Senor!!" Oops, Sven recognizes his friend's signature phrase and Santi knows he's been tricked. The piranhas laugh and wave triumphantly at the abandonados.

Pat wanders his house in a desultory fashion. He stares at pics of Candy and Chava.

The abandonados leave the booth and are forced to walk the receiving line of shame. This time the girls get to heckle the boys. Sven in particular is miffed because Candy turned his friend into a puppet, a clown, a speaker of hemorrhoids!

Santi grabs Candy for a "private" conversation in the radio booth while the peanut gallery watches and cheers. He invites her to his family fiesta then, for the benefit of the audience, they pretend to spar.

Pato is waiting for Candy, he tells her he heard Santi on the radio. She asks did he hear her response? No, he turned the radio off, was it something bad? She wants to talk it over but he says not tonight. "You're running away," she tells him. His answer is awesome, "You've run away many times when I've wanted to talk to you, so once in a lifetime isn't so bad." Just when I think the guy's a big loser he comes out with an astute statement like that.

Next morning, Lucia gets a call from Charly. Rocio eavesdrops and lovingly mocks her big sis. Lucia tells Rocio she's not sick, it was a mistake so they don't need to cry anymore.

The half bros play soccer while Pato recalls Santi's words from the night before "I love you Candy my friend", then Candy's words that she needs to talk to Pato. Pato feels the anvil hanging over his head.

Ceci advises Candi not to feel bad about Pato, real life isn't like the movies where love always has a happy ending. Candy asks has Ceci ever been in love?(Candy, how quickly you forget.) Ceci PSAs that homosexuals are very discriminated against in Mexico. She is happy to be kept busy with her work and her pals the Institutas. Sounds like Ceci is due for romance.

Horty grumpily interrupts them with something from Dr. Plastico. It's a big poster invitation "tonight a family party". Ceci jokingly reminds Candy she's in a war against Dr. Plastico and his gang.

Santi tells Isa there won't be a wedding, he's going to tell Marissa soon and at the right time, for example when he's in Japan and she's in Mexico he'll text her ha ha. Isa's pretty happy at this news and they discuss tonight's Family party with Agua Minerale. I'm thinking if Santi doesn't tell Marissa she might show up and spoil they party. What am I saying? She'd show up anyway to spoil the party.

Charly tells his infectologist that the neighbor tested negative. Doctor says Charly obviously got infected by someone else and he insists that Charly tell him everything. Charly remembers he boinked some crazy skanky ho at a party and he was stupid enough not to use protection. Dr. tells Charly the good news is he can tell Lucia that she's in no danger of contracting HIV from him but Charly cries that Lucia will dump him because he betrayed her.

Mañana - The party is in full swing. Santi and Candy comment that neither Marissa nor Patricio are anywhere in sight. It looks like Mariloca is outside and pissed off. (Heh, what did I say?) Patricio crashes the party.

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We start off with Ali making a promise we know she won’t be able to keep despite herself. To leave Pato alone, both of them alone if Candi loves him. She just wants her baby, she needs a reason to live. Pato leaves feeling about the same as I about Ali’s ability to carry through with that.

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Marisela is about to tell Santos that DB lost her baby when in her mind she hears Gonzalo's warnings that Santos will have no sympathy for DB once he knows she isn't pregnant anymore. Santos doesn't help matters by his reaction when Marisela says that she wants to talk about DB. She doesn't tell him that DB lost the baby. Instead, she tells him that DB needs to see a psychiatrist.

Eustaquia identifies the people in the photograph to DB but she says that she doesn't know any of them. DB leaves the photo on a table and Gonzalo finds it.

Cecilia tells Lucía that she is asking her to be her executioner and she can't do that. Lucía says that she only wants Cecilia to be her baby's guardian angel. Lucía says that she never robbed Antonio from Cecilia because they still love each other. She just borrowed him for a little while but now she will return him and he won't be alone. Cecilia won't agree to do what Lucía is asking. She says that she has to leave. Outside the room, Antonio has heard their conversation. He says that he can't choose between his daughter and Lucía. Cecilia assures him that he won't have to choose. Everything will be all right.

Santos tells Marisela that DB is just pretending like always. Marisela says that DB isn't pretending. She has a whole different personality - loving, feminine caring. Santos won't buy it. He says that DB is manipulating them like she always has. DB comes in and Marisela tells DB to remind Santos about their love.

Genoveva tells Melesio that she is leaving to go back to San Fernando with Marisela. She says that she wants to change her life. She wants to continue her edcuation. She says that she wants to succeed on her own and never get married. "So you're going to become a nun," says Melesio. Geno starts to say that she can't become a nun anymore but catches herself. She says that she wants to live her life alone like Cecilia. Melesio points out that Cecilia isn't alone. She has a son. Geno leaves and the alcaraván starts to call again.

Santos tries to find out if Marisela is right. When DB tells Santos that she is happy because she loves him and he loves her and they are going to have a baby, he tells DB that many bad things have happened between them. DB says that he is exaggerating. DB launches into a fantasy about the first time they made love and says that she was a virgin. Santos is surprised and says that she had many lovers before she met him and has a daughter. DB asks if Santos isn't Marisela's father. Now Santos is convinced that DB is bonkers. He says that she has to go to a see a doctor. DB says that there is no need for that.

Geno takes a tearful leave of the terneras and Melesio.

Gonzalo is very pleased with himself for having found out about DB's secret.


DB runs from Santos into Marisela's arms and tells him that she won't go see a doctor.

Marisela and Santos hatch a plan to get DB to a doctor. Marisela invites DB to go shopping for the baby with her in San Fernando.

Marisela, Genoveva and DB are walking along the street in San Fernando. Geno says that she can't believe this woman is the Doña. Marisela replies that DB is sick and defeated and she feels sorry for her. Geno says that she likes this DB better and suggests that maybe this is the real DB and the other was the sick one. Marisela says that she has never seen DB so happy. Geno says that her mother died when she was very young and she imagines that her mother would be like DB is now. She asks Marisela how DB was when Marisela was a child. Marisela says that DB was cold and heartless. She never kissed or hugged Marisela. While they watch DB buy a giant teddy bear from a street vendor, Marisela says that she always wanted a teddy bear but her mother never even bought her a toy. Her father was drunk all the time and the only one who showed her any affection was Juan Primito. DB gives the big teddy bear to Marisela and hugs her.

When Marisela suggests that she and DB visit Lucía in the hospital, DB gets agitated and runs away. Marisela and Genoveva search for her but with no success.

Antonio tells Gonzalo that his investigation could not find any connection between Sapo and the attack on El Miedo. Gonzalo says that he thought the accusation against Sapo was ridiculous and urges Gonzalo to drop the investigation. When Antonio mentions Santos' suspicions, Gonzalo says Santos has made accusations without any proof. He should allow the police to do their job.

Gonzalo casually asks Antonio if has known DB for a long time. He says that DB has been around for 20 years. Gonzalo asks Antonio to tell him about DB's past. After hearing the story, Gonzalo tells Antonio that DB's history is terrible. Antonio is called to the hospital. When he is gone, Gonzalo says that he has finally figured out the puzzle (rombecabeza, a puzzle, literally, a 'head breaker') of Sapo's relationship to DB.


Juan Primito tells Melquíades that DB has gone to San Fernando.

Melquíades confronts Santos and asks how he let DB go so far away and that she is in danger. He accuses Santos of abandoning DB because he wants Marisela. Santos says that he asked Melquíades to disclose who DB's enemy is but he refused. Melquíades says that DB did not want him to tell. Santos replies that if something happens because of Melquíades' foolish promise to DB, it will be Melquíades' fault.

Marisela and Genoveva can't find DB and they ask for Gonzalo's help. He alerts the police to be on the lookout for DB.

Fidel Castell shows up at Gonzalo's office and Gonzalo shows that he knows his past by calling him Sapo. Sapo is impactado.

Gonzalo tells Sapo that he knows all about Sapo's past as a rapist and murderer and that it is all written down.

Pajarote comes to see Genoveva with a pineapple but the other terneras tell him that she has left Progresso for good. They are scornful when he tells them that he is surprised that Geno left without telling him.


The doctor tells Don Encarnacion and Antonio that they have to do a C-section on Lucía right away. DE asks how that can be - Lucía is only six months pregnant. The doctor says that there is no choice. If they don't act now, both Lucía and the baby could die.


Gonzalo tells Sapo that if he gets so much as a scratch, Sapo will be destroyed. He tells Sapo that he doesn't care about Sapo's feud with DB. He is only interested in making money. He tells Sapo not to go after DB any more. Sapo replies that DB won't forget and will go after him.


Lucía begs the doctor not to operate. She knows that her baby is fully developed yet. The doctor says that if there was any other option, he would take it but the baby is in danger, too. Cecilia comes into Cecilia's room with the priest and Lucía asks him to stay



Marisela just misses seeing DB go into the building where Gonzalo's office is. Santos and Melquíades arrive and Marisela tells them that DB has disappeared.


DB is in Gonzalo outer office when Gonzalo and Sapo come into the room. DB is impactada.

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Good Evening, Here is the post wind posting, which means the dish did not run away with the spoon. The captions got turned off with my fumbling with the remote and I did not get them back on until the very last break, but I like a good challenge and at least all these characters enunciate a lot better than Marichuy so I can be grateful I work on MEPS tonight.

Martina's Papa replays how Martina had mysterious money and he decides she is a good thief not a good nurse. Ciro's nurse is having problems watching her patient suffer, in response, Dr. Obregon (Matamentos to us) disparages the nurse with his crack wondering if she has had short courses in first aid (primeros auxilios cursillos) and then looks in horror as Ciro calls out for help, murmuring Liliana.

Liliana calls out for help too. She doesn't want to go to the Hacienda, no one loves her there, she wants to stay with Eduardo. Franco walks in the other room where Jacinto and Margarita are distracting Martina. He thanks Martina who calls him sir and doesn't seem to recognize him.

Fernanda has dreams: She is running in her bride pure white peignoir screaming for Eduardo, she wakes up hugging her self

Franco has dreams: He is approaching the fireside calling for Erika but sees Fernanda is sitting there. WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? He asks, she turns with anger to retort What are you playing at, it was you who sent the flowers and the card, why are you playing with me why did you do this you destroyed my wedding vows (dichos). I love you with all my strength, and with all my being. You can just tell he kisses better than dumbass Damian. He half awakens can't, I shouldn't love you.

Sound of footsteps (pisadas) and the big cats chant while Pris rubs her belly with a satisfied smile.

Jacinto rides his bike, Gardenia shakes her pretty curls and fixes pillows, but can't resist looking in the guest room where she sees two sleeping women. Pretty but not so smart, she suspects something fishy or wishes something was fishy. Jacinto comes in and she starts her usual rant about how things just aren't normal here and she isn't going to put up with it. Jacinto calmly asks, Is Señor Franco here? Something is fishy here, the house is full of women, she continues mindlessly. This guy (fulano), what nerve (descaro). Close your beak, warns Jacinto because you don't know what is going on. I have suspicions (sospechos). EdFranco appears looking fierce says the condition is that you would not ask questions and you have broken your word.

Anibal aka Anyoneseenmyballs wonders how they got back to the house last night. Last night was an aberration, he whines, how could this occur. I just remember that I stayed there and You left. No they (those floozy women) were only there to relax you and get you ready.

Gardenia wants to forget it all and fix breakfast. Eduardo decides to give her the day off. She is relieved she isn.t losing her job. She wants to grab her sweater and Franco warns her not to make noise and wake the guests. - Break

Something strange happened but I don't remember anything, grogs Anibal. Priscilla brags, I have to go to get the analysis. What analysis? of my pregnancy! Did we make love? Well in a manner of speaking , technically, she hesitates but then cheerfully assures him. But all in all it went off perfectly.

Dumbian is soaping up his chest and yelps at an attack or a cold breeze in the room, well surprised anyway.

Jacinto discusses his fears. He thinks they must be sounding an alarm at the escape of Liliana. Ed says no he thinks something else is going on and he is going to go check with Obregon to find out what is up at the asylum and why they are silent about Lili.

Martina's Papa comes to the hospital to look for Martina and is told there is no nurse with that name. Cute Young Doctor sees him walk out and asks what Papa wanted, The nurse tells him he asked for the same Martina that he was asking about the other day.

Fernanda and Gonzo have breakfast together. He tells her that Barbara is afraid that family matters are affecting her new marriage. Oh Santa Barbara, Gonzo always sings your praises.

The body attack in the shower is Guess Who. Damian isn't happy about the intrusion, but Barb takes time to conquer his objections with undressing enough to show his what a pretty bra she is wearing she grabs him for a sizzling kiss (maybe she should work on Anibal's inhibitions) he actually says enough! She reminds him that the only one who decides things here is HER.

Margarita is gazing at an old photo of a pretty girl with braided hair, must be Soledad and loading up the donkey cart with the last of Soledad's personal things. Margi and the helper pull the donkey who isn't too stubborn but is probably pulling more than Jethro ever has to carry.

In the garden, Baba shows up with her dress back in place, Gonzo explains that Barbara is the one who cares for Nanda as if she were her own daughter. Barbara smiles innocently (do I smell smoke)?

Anibal breaks into a dark bedroom to wake up the useless Camilo, who doesn't want to get up, they argue about going over to see Franco and talk horses. Camilo resists but is given 10 minutes to get up and dressed. Anibal is determined to keep working on Franco. He also snaps at Damian for waking in to interrupt, Can't you see I am busy berrating here. He adds that Damian should not be thinking he can work whatever hours he wants just because he is part of the family now.

Obregon is surprised that the baseball capped stranger is asking for Liliana. Guess who? Good thing Obregon isn't a woman, this disguise would not have worked, who looks at the top of FC's head??? - Break

Who are you? A friend of the Elizalde family. Obregonzo picks up the phone in a threat to get permission and insinuates that surely he knows that she is restricted from visits. Now Ed calls his bluff and says, I think you have another problem. LIli escaped didn't she, and now you should try to call the Elizaldes and tell them she is gone.

Martina and Liliana enjoy the grass and sunshine. Don't you want to go back to your nice hacienda, to your papa and brothers? No, no, moans Lili. She only wants to be with Eduardo Juarez. But why are you calling Franco Santoro Eduardo? asks the clueless Martina.

Back to the sparing match with Santoro and Matamentes: It's not important who I am or that you inform the Elizaldes about my viist. What is important is that Lili has escaped and it is all your fault. Obregon offers this formidible visitor a chair to discuss terms, Ed pretends to call the Elizalde hacienda to Obregon's horror.

Anibal honks for Camilo, Barbara walks out and complains what are you doing, stop making a scandal. Anibal then tells her that they are going off to the Santoro's hacienda. BOW doesn't look happy at being left out once again.

Fernanda explains to Damian that her parents are trying to help them have a good time with their marriage. She call him Monstro with innocent flirting and they almost almost kiss but his phone goes off which gives us another breathless moment waiting for the phone throwing, but it is Barb and she tells him about the brothers visit with Franco and he better get on top of the business meetings. He gets off and says there is a problem with the processing plant Pasteurization process. She wants to work on the chapel service he yells that Soledad's own son could not show up for the funeral. He freaks then turns and thinks better of it and comes back in for a tender kiss but she doesn't seem particularly turned on by it. Her wistfullness is noticeable.

Aurora is packing again, and Santii comes in from running in his hippy kerchief What is happening he says overly cheerful She is going she says with no cheer at all.

Wow, the clinic reports are handed over to Ed. Obregon officiously wants him to understand that this information is confidential. Who are you For your good you should regard me as a phantom (fantasma) he takes the file.

Anibal and Camilo argue over horses and business with Franco. Anibal warns him not to ruin the business deal.

Aurora says she thinks Santi is the best person in the world but she has to go. She can't find her mother in the city she doesn't even know the name she would be using so she will return to her village and try to find the name and more information there. Santi says perfect, I'll go with you.

Martina does Lili's nails and surmises that MudBar Boss will come to look for her at her Papa's house and will spill the beans about her not being a nurse.

Ani and Cami show up at Franco's, Martina goes see who has arrived, She tells Lili she will do all her nails but she can put some of the polish on too, she will be right back. The boys approach, Martina struts out in short skirt and heels . Asunto? she says with great attitude. We are looking for Franco Santoro. He's not here. My name is Anibal and this is Camilho Elizalde. =Break

Cami wants to go since Santoro isn't home Damian calls Anibal. I am at the plant. Tell me somethlng I don't know says brotherly Anibal. I want to tell you that there is a problem with the Pasteurization. Martina goes inside saying she will return in a minute and Cami says Vale. (often used in Spain to indicate how cool something is) in appreciation of Franco's style.

At the beauty shop Priscila wrapped in a towels ignores a call on her cell phone from Vladi who whines, why don't you answer? Don't you know I need to hear your voice? Hmmmm is this the last we hear from him?

Martina runs back to Lili who is so proud of her nails. When Martina tells her her brothers are on the other side of the house, Lili freaks, and runs out into the yard. Back inside, Cami wants to run too but Anibal is staying put until Santoro shows up

Aurora wants to say goodbye to you, Fernanda, explains Santi. She is tired of all the lies. But Santii gallantly says all the lies were from him. Fernanda is glad they are going to run off together, hot foot it. Santi says he is going too. The maid says she has a call from the States. When Santi says why the States, Fernanda leaves the room, she is just trying to verify why Eduardo didn't show yesterday.

Franco says, this file reads like a catalog of tranquilizers. What is the diagnosis he demands, She isn't sick, other people are sick.

Nurse comes in to say that Ciro is in distress about Lili and Eduardo threatens again that Obregon needs to take the phone, dial the number and tell the Elizaldes that someone wants to see LIli and he is calls to verify and get it approved. Again Obregon demands his name nervously and Franco writes down Eduardo Juarez!

Fernanda finishes her call to the States. she is irritated that he isn't coming to deal with the arrangements but Santi says what she is really doing is trying to search for the first man she ever loved in her life. Break

Last round: Fernanda says we were playmates when we were children that's all. Santi isn't buying it, he insists, she is altered by the proximity of Eduardo You don't need to explain anything to me, I am not accusing nor judging you. This is hard for you to assimilate and it will cost you work to realize that if you don't deal with it now you will have to keep this inside all your life. Others won't judge you but you are going to be judging yourself. Sweet Brother gives a sweet kiss.

Lili runs from Martina crying that Eduardo has betrayed her. No, Martina shows her how to hide behind the hedge and that if she wants, she will hide her (from the Boyz) and they they will both flee some where. Martina hopes Franco show up soon.

Bow gives the jaunty chauffeur, the Soledad house since Eduardo didn't show up yesterday. Great cheer at his sudden good luck.

Margarita is talking to Gardenia about the wild things Gardenia imagines Margi tells her to settle down. Gardenia is going to be stupid me thinks before she wises up. .

Cami and Anibal are inside waiting for Franco. Cami laughs in his crazy cackle saying when Franco shows up if they can't talk about horses, they can also switch to rented females (alquiladas hembras). So suave, so suave.

Next: Eduardo is hiding Lili in his house and Babara must have heard that Liliana was visited by Eduardo in the clinic, does she know Liliana is gone?

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From last night: Jairo finds bald guy on the floor. Martina shows up at Jacinto’s and asks Jacinto if he remembers Liliana Elizalde and pushes her to the front door. Margs and Jacinto are shocked to see her.

Dr. Plutarco Obregon (that name Plutarco just kills me) is at the hospital and the attending doctors tell Dr. Matamentes that Ciro has regained consciousness and that his condition is stable, but his prognosis is “sombrio” (which literally means “shady”, but in this case I think it’s more like “doubtful”), and they don’t believe he’ll make it through the night. Pluto signs the release form and the nurse tells him that Ciro has been calling out for someone named Liliana ever since he regained consciousness. Ciro brushes it off saying that the patient is psychotic and well, you know, that’s how those psychotics are. They cart Ciro off to the ambulance to return him to the looney bin.

Santiago, still out for the evening with Aurora, is on his cell phone talking with Fernanda and telling her he doesn’t want to be at the ridiculous Cena de Perdon. She says Cadmilho is not in a very good mood now that he’s seen Errorika with Franco Santoro, the executive of Pow-where Meeelk. Smart Nanda pops into her thoughts and poses the question, “This Mystery Man, why does he make me feel such restlessness (“inquietud”).

At the Dinner Table of Doom, just as Cadmilho is shoving a carrot into his mouth that just happens to be the same color orange as his fake bake, Francuardo asks who the empty chairs are for. Anyballs says they’re for Santiago and his girlfriend. Prisci explains that the Aurora is from Guadalajara and that she’s a sculptor. BadAssBarb thought bubbles that it’s just a made up story. Nanda comes back to the dining room and makes excuses for Santiago. Franco changes the subject and says he thought Gonzo had once told him Gonzo had 5 kids. Errorika tells him there’s another daughter named Liliana. Oh yeah, it’s all coming back to Francuardo now, Liliana doesn’t live at home. Gonzo explains that Liliana is sick and that’s why she doesn’t live at home. Francuardo the metiche (nosy one), asks how long it’s been since Liliana isn’t living at home. (Seriously – would you ask that???? Ever???) Fernanda says it’s been 15 years. Babs says there’s no hope for her return. An “awkuardo” moment follows.

Over at Jacinto’s, Martina is telling the story of how Liliana was found by Jairo, but she’s sure Jairo doesn’t recognize her. Martina says Jairo told her that until somebody from her family shows up to claim her he was going to use her. Margs asks Lili if she remembers her and Lili does. Jacinto asks how she got to the Cantina, but all Lili can say is “Eduardo”, and Martina says that Lili keeps saying that Eduardo is here. All three are impactado.

Back at the Cantina of Mud, they’ve bandaged up Graciano, the bald guy, and Jairo is pissed. Jairo offer up Venus to keep him company all night long. Jairo starts to leave and Venus wants to know where he’s going. Jairo’s off to find Martina. Venus is worried and asks G-d to protect her friend.

Jacinto’s is riding his bicycle through the night like a bat out of hell. At the same time Jairo busts into Don Silvestre’s humble abode and scares the crapola out of Don Silvestre. Uh oh, I think Martina’s secret is just about out. Don Silvestre threatens Jairo with a knife. Jairo says he’s there to find Martina and that once Martina returns what’s his that’ll be that. Don Silvestre has no clue what Jairo’s talking about and says Martina wouldn’t have anything to do with somebody like him. Jairo says “You’re daughter is no nurse! She works for me every night and takes care of my clients!” Silvestre is furious and wants to defend his daughter’s honor. For an old guy, Gepetto’s pretty agile with that knife, huh? Jairo says Martina screwed up his business deal. Gepetto threatens him with the knife again and Jairo skedaddles to the door but stops and tells Silvestre to tell Martina that this isn’t over!

Back at Rich People’s Land, Franco is asking Damian what happened with his meeting with Pow-Where Meeelk. Damian says that he left two messages for Esteve and that he was told that Pow-Where Meeelk had no interest in investing with Grupo Intolerancia de Lactos. Francuardo says that’s strange because Meester Nortone was one of the most interested ones. Francuardo tells them not to worry because Nor-tone, the Vice President is one of the hardest and difficult guys he’s known in his whole life, but Franco doesn’t think the deals finished yet. Babs is not happy with this news and thinks to herself, for her part this business will never happen.

Francuardo’s cell phone rings – Jacinto calling to tell him that Liliana has shown up. Frankie is impactado.

Just as Pluto’s finished taking a slug off his flask, Adolfina comes to say how worried she is about Ciro. No compassion from Senior Pluto. He’s sure Ciro tried to commit suicide for a diversion so Liliana could escape. He whips out the flask and takes another snort off it right in front of Adolfina who is shocked. Adolfina thinks they should let Ciro’s family know, but Pluto’s says they’re not doing a think until La Loca Elizalde shows up. Adolfina thinks Liliana has headed back to her house. Pluto is pretty worried now.

The dinner is over and on the way to the front door Franco continues blowing fake sunshine up the backsides of the Elizaldes about the potential alliance of the two Meeelk companies. He asks Fernanda what her role in the company is and she answers Human Resources and the ______ Program. He says that’s good because when a company is in crisis the first thing they do is cut people, all the executives care about is money, that it’s the workers who actually built up the company. They all agree and Frankie thanks them for the delicious dinner and their hospitality, but there’s only one more thing – he seems to have lost Errorika. Polite chuckling all the way around. Errorika is having a chat with Cadmilho and tells him the only reason she’s there is for Fernanda. Cad thinks otherwise – he’s sure it’s to make him jealous and act like the victim. She says she doesn’t care what he thinks, and that thanks to him she’s met a real man, not a farce of a man like Cad is. Cad laughs his stupid laugh and tells her that when Franco find out just how ridiculous she is, she better not come lookin’ for him. She can’t believe his audacity and he continues but this time he pokes her in the head for emphasis and she challenges him to hit her again. Just then, Francuardo shows up and gives Cadmilho an extra firm pat on the chest. Cad says Errorika was just saying goodbye to an old friend. Franki and Erika leave, smugly.

Outside, Santiago and Aurora are just getting back. They’re two happy little angels in love.

More goodbyes, and just as they’re about to leave, Errorika sees an imaginary piece of schmutz on Fr/Ed’s mouth and lovingly brushes it away and gives him a kiss. Fernanda looks uncomfortable. The two fake novios leave.

Prisci crabbing at Anyballs again about their “homework”. She wants to take him someplace, but she’s not telling him where, but tonight he’s going to get her pregnant.

In her bedroom, Nanda wonders to herself why she asked Fr/Ed not to say anything to Dumian about their first two meetings. Out loud she tells herself she’s a liar in front of “him”. Dumian just happens to be passing by and asks who she lied to. She flubs a story and says in front of him, of course. He asks her to explain, but his phone rings – it’s his mommy. He doesn’t answer. He wants her to tell him the truth.

Franco’s dropping Erika off. Franco’s phone rings – it’s Jacinto telling him Liliana has not stopped asking for him. He tells Jacinto he’ll be there in 20 minutes. Erika asks for 2 minutes of his time. She asks him who he really is – Francuardo is muy impactado! He basically says what she sees is what she gets and he can’t tell her anything more. She is definitely falling for him. She tells him she thinks he’s the greatest guy ever. She can’t understand why he’d want to help her.

Nanda tells Damian that with all that’s been happening, Nana died, Eduardo never showed up, she just can’t relax. Dumian says he’s been patient, but he’s a man with blood running through his veins. He wants to make her his. She starts to look like she’s gonna be sick while he kisses her neck.

Franco tells Erika she just looked like someone who needed help and he wanted to help her. She kisses him on the mouth and he not too happy. I don’t think she’s getting the message though. She gets out of the car.

Damian continues trying to seduce Nanda, but of course, she stops him. She asks him to understand, she can’t be with him, she doesn’t understand why either. He pressures her, but says he’s incapable of forcing her to do it (“incapaz de tomarte por la fuerza”). He goes to leave and he says he’s going to sleep in the guest room. She cries – he leaves. The minute he’s gone she starts crying that it’s all Eduardo’s fault – he ruined her wedding.

Prisci and Anibal arrive at their destination. Two men that look like bodyguards or bounders help them out of the car.

Babs is on her way upstairs with a glass of Sleepy-Time Meelk for Gonzo and runs into Damian headed downstairs for a drink. She tells him to get back upstairs and attend to his woman. He explains that Nanda ain’t givin’ it up, now she’s upset because Eduardo never showed. Babs tells him this is a fiasco and he says what – you want me to take her by force?

Prisci and Anyballs are inside what looks like a very high class bordello. Prisci introduces them to a woman dressed like a geisha, who takes them upstairs to a room and tells them to make themselves comfortable.

Freddie shows up at Jacinto’s and Jacinto tells him that Martina, Don Silvestre’s daughter brought her.

Back at Psychoville, Pluto is freakin’ out now that Dumb and Dumber, the hospital goons (who are dressed like they’ve been working in a freezing cold meat locker). Adolfina comes in to tell that Ciro has taken a turn for the worse. Pluto runs out.

Fr/Ed enters Ed’s house. Liliana is thrilled to see him and says “Eduardo”. Great, now Martina knows too. How long till the rest of the pueblo finds out?

Pluto is standing over Ciro’s bed cursing him and Liliana both for complicating his life.

Back at the House of Ill Repute, Geisha Lady has given Prisci a book filled with pictures of women. She hands the book to AnyBalls and tells him to pick a girl or girls, that he likes. Looks like Anyballs needs a freakin’ road map to figure out what’s going on.

Liliana says Eduardo again. He asks why she thinks he’s Eduardo. She says because of his “look” (mirada). She says he knows he didn’t do anything wrong, that he loved Fernanda, and they were both punished. He says yes, he still loves Fernanda.

Looks like Anyballs has made a choice. Prisci has given the book back to Geisha lady. Anyballs wants to know if Prisci’s gone crazy. She tells him to enjoy the moment. In comes a blond and a redhead and they begin to seduce AnyBalls while Prisci watches. The look on his face is like he’s at the dentist’s office with the drill inches from his teeth and no novacaine.

Virginal Fernanda tosses and turns in her bed.

Babs tells Gonzo she’s worried about Nanda. She says she should be enjoying herself with Damian and they should be handling all the problems for her. He thanks her for opening his eyes. Damn she’s a good liar.

Prisci patiently waits for AnyBalls. He gets up and tells her this whole thing is absurd. She gives him more champagne and leads him back to the girls and then it looks like she leaves the room, but peaks from behind the room divider. Now he looks a little more into it and starts kissing the blond like he means it. Hmmm . . . apparently he’s allergic to Prisci. She continues to watch.

Don Silvestre is remembering the big wad of money he found in the cookie jar and now he’s realizing that Jairo was telling him the truth and he cries.

Martina tells Jacinto she couldn’t leave Lili at the Cantina like that.

Adolfina tells Doctor Pluto she doesn’t think Ciro is going to regain consciousness and they better tell his wife and son about his fall. Pluto insults her intelligence. She feels bad for Ciro and says the only medicine that will help Ciro is if Liliana comes back.

Lili is explaining to Eduardo about Dr. Awful. He wants to know if she wants to go back to the hacienda and she says no, she wants to stay with him. (Get in line honey!!!)

Previews: AnyBalls introduces himself and Cadmilho to Martina. Barbie wants to get it on with Damian, but Damian is not in the mood this time and Barb is pissed. Santiago, with a red bandana on his head, looking like a cross between one of the 7 Dwarfs or a Smurf, asks Nanda if she’s sure she doesn’t want to see the first boy she ever fell in love with again. Freddie, in what looks like a disguise, goes to see Pluto and it looks Eduardo may blackmail him.

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