Caray, Caray!

Our cute little Moni has played a number of daffy roles recently, such as a geisha and a Charlie Chaplin lookalike. Her hijinks have reminded us a lot of Lucille Ball. However, tonight she gets to play a role Lucy could never have tackled, given the television morals boards of the 50’s (didn’t Lucy and Desi sleep in twin beds?). Fortunately for us, things have loosened up a bit.

We begin with Beto, wearing his “Careful, I bite” T-shirt, about to spill the beans to Mauricio. Or is he? He starts “La Monita and I……”

Regina wants to talk to Moni, but Moni has nothing to say to her, exits in a rush. So of course, when Beto says La Monita and I are…..he pauses for a few seconds, just long enough for Moni to stride in and knock him out with a right cross! Mau can’t believe what she did, wants to call a doctor, as does Salvador, but Moni uses the tried and true nose-squeeze to bring Beto back.

But he’s not all the way back, as he first says Mauricio for Deputy, Salvador for Senator. Moni drags him to the coffee room, where he can’t even remember what he was going to tell Mau, starts babbling about la Flaquita (skinny, which they take to be Connie), prompting Moni to ready another punch to really clear his thoughts. Regi’s back for her talk with Moni, and Moni agrees, but not here, the space (el cupo) in the coffee room is limited.

Estrella, in a skimpy animal skin - cavegirl costume, is grinding into the pole at the gentlemen’s club, as Costeño’s enthralled, and Don Cesar’s appalled, although he starts to appreciate Estrella’s charms as well.

Regina (I’m going to call her Gina) wastes no time in telling Moni she knows the secret, that Beto is her novio. But she has no bad intentions, and she’s not following anyone’s orders, she’s just been Mau’s friend for a long time, and knows he doesn’t like lies. She tells Moni that if Moni doesn’t tell Mau the truth, she could lose not only him, but the kids, who are crazy about her. At this point, Mau happens to hear the voices through the door, and hears Gina tell Moni that Gina will keep quiet, and not reveal Moni’s “secret”.

Mau invites Gina to his office to talk. Before he can start questioning her, she asks what he feels for La Monita. He actually admits he could marry her, but there are two problems. First, she has a novio, and second, she has a secret which you, Gina, know about. So spill the beans. Gina won’t do it, as she promised she’d guard the secret. (Gina really is looking more and more like a good person. Maybe I was wrong with my no-decal-on-car meter.) Mau tries to get her to tell, but the phone rings, and she leaves.

Moni and Paula are discussing things in the coffee room. Paula’s not happy she has to pretend to be Beto’s novia, he could just ask to kiss her over and over, and she didn’t like his slimy kiss at all. Moni relates how Gina knows the secret, and has given her word not to tell Mau, but told Moni she herself should tell Mau. Paula reminds Moni she’s playing a dangerous game, because if you play with fire, you get burned (jugar con fuego, solo quedan cenizas, literally, playing with fire, only ashes remain).

Oscar, that sly charmer, tells Gabi he has to go on a business trip, but wants a goodbye night of love first. As Gabi goes for coffee, up walks Gina, and Oscar’s ready for conquest number 2. He kisses her hand, wants five minutes of her time. She’s too busy now, so he gives her his card. As she walks away, he leans over to check out her asspirations, to the consternation of a hidden but observant Gabi.

Beto and Costeño are sharing a drink in Beto’s place, Beto complaining that the wedding’s going to be expensive, especially since he wants to go to Las Vegas for the honeymoon. Costeño thinks Beto may have to use his body to earn money, as some others do. Upon Beto’s questioning, Costeño relates how he went to a strip club, and Estrella was dancing there. She was red hot! (al rojo vivo). Just outside the door, Nieves hears this, and hears Beto ask Costeño where the club was.

Luisa and Aldo are arguing about his lack of preparation for tomorrow’s entrance exam. Mau comes in, then Dani and Connie, and after Dani makes another of her cute remarks, the kids are off, and Connie has some alone time with Mau. She brags that she’s been helping Aldo, but since Aldo will now study on his own, she and Mau can take advantage of their time alone. She attacks Mau with a rabid, desperate kiss. Of course he pushes her away, and doesn’t seem too impressed when she says that for him or for his kids, she’s capable of murder.

Moni and Paula are doing the wash, mildly arguing about the situation at work, with everyone thinking Beto is Paula’s novio. Moni thinks that’s nothing compared to real problems, like where is Estrella? At this point, Nieves shows up, says she feels guilty about Estrella, and to make up for it, she knows where to find her.

Estrella’s dancing, but she doesn’t like all the grabby hands. She takes a short break, only to run into Moni, who asks what is she doing? Estre just hangs her head.

Gabi’s planning her goodbye evening with Oscar, who’s supposedly going on a business trip, but he tells her he has something else to do for a few hours, he’ll see her after that. He leaves her, and she’s concerned that he may be hiding something. Salvador sees Gabi, and asks if she’s crying. She’s surprised, says no, but you startled me, almost made me faint (casi me da un sincope). She just has a doubt she wants to clear up. But she thanks him, and gives him a quick little kiss on the lips, leaving him hopeful.

Moni pulls Estrella aside, telling her you can’t lower yourself like this, you’re an actress. Estre says she’s just acting a part, but Moni knows better. She asks about the good, sweet Estrella, the one who’s her best friend. That Estrella, says Estre, is dead, and she walks away. Moni’s phone rings, and it’s Mau, who asks why she’s crying. She says she’s not, just bumped her little finger (meñique). He says she’s lying. She says she has to hang up, she has visitors. Who, your uncle with the hemorrhoids? he asks sarcastically. Yeah, my uncle, and she hangs up, leaving him frustrated.

Of course, evil Oscar’s “thing” he had to do, was to meet with Regina. In a restaurant, she immediately knows he’s really trying to seduce her. Oscar wants to put his cards on the table. He “knows” she’s really after Mau’s money, and he’ll help her marry Mau, if she becomes his lover. She coolly plays along, as he says she needs a man like him, since she’s a woman who is cold and distant. He could light her fires. At this moment, Gabi walks in behind him, picks up the champagne bottle, and asks if the gentleman would like a refill. Thinking she’s the waitress, without looking back, he says fill ‘er up. He then is shocked to see Gabi, who after handing the champagne bottle to Gina, saying “allow me, dear”, picks up the ice bucket, and dumps the contents on Oscar’s head! Let me guess, says Gina. Your novio? My ex, is the reply, and he’s all yours. She’s outta there. Oscar says “how embarrassing” (qué papelón), but Gina douses him, too, with a glass of champagne, saying if you think I’m a cold woman, now you’re a frozen man, and she leaves the bum, who isn’t really too upset, and sits there, bemused, licking his lips.

Mauricio is deep in thought when Moni comes into his bedroom with his cappuccino. (I’m thinking something’s weird here). Anyway, he says he knows she has a secret, and she’s not leaving this room until she tells. She hems and haws, then agrees. Her secret is….she’s actually his brother, Juan Carlos Sermeño! (Hah!) Of course, it was a dream, and he wakes up, obsessed with Moni’s secret. What is she hiding?

It’s the next day, and Moni’s telling Paula how concerned she is about Estrella. Beto bounces in, sporting a T-shirt which says El Golfo de México, which has two meanings, the Gulf of Mexico, or the Lazy Bum of Mexico! He’s carrying a brochure of the party room they’re going to rent for the wedding. And he adds that he’ll get a black suit and shirt, and act as the host/comedian, to save money. Paula’s impressed, but Moni thinks the whole thing will cost too much, especially after Beto says he’s thinking 300 guests, 100 from the gym, 100 from work and 100 from the neighborhood.

Salvador checks in on Gabi at her desk. She’s visibly upset, but doesn’t want to tell him what’s wrong. He won’t press, but is there if she needs him. She stops him from leaving, hugs him tearfully from behind, when her phone rings. He tells her not to answer, and she DOESN’T (a telenovela first)! He says nothing is more important than this, leaning in to kiss her gently. She pulls away, he’s married, this is wrong, she needs to be alone. But, she adds, only for a few minutes, as their romance continues to build slowly.

Connie’s eating breakfast with Jerry and Oscar, and is exasperated with Aldo’s “teflon” brain, he doesn’t seem to retain anything. Oscar reminds her she’s boosting her image by playing the dutiful, helpful novia, but she thinks the kids have hated her from the start, and Aldo will never pass the test. No problem, says Oscar, we’ll just use a little fraud, and you’ll look like a hero (la buena de la película). Oscar has to catch his plane, so he cautions the others not to do anything stupid (good luck with that!), and leaves. Jerry says Oscar’s going to buy a lot of land and build a covered golf course, which sounds crazy even to Jerry. Connie’s impressed though, and Jerry’s jealous.

Moni brings Mau his morning capucchino. Will this be like his dream? Will she tell him her secret? Of course not. She resents his questioning, and maintains there is no secret. He says, fine, but if she doesn’t tell, she’ll be responsible for the consequences, and his patience is limited. She leaves, and I notice that once again, she has a very short skirt (brown), but with little shorts underneath, yellow to match her sweater. She’s had a number of outfits like this, and I was at a party recently where a young lady was apparently wearing a scandalously short skirt, but a gust of wind revealed there were shorts underneath. So maybe this is a fashion trend. Salvador comes in, and Mau says he wants to know if Moni leaves. Should Sal follow her? No, Mau wants to do it himself.

In the coffee room, Beto’s gorging himself on pastries, while planning the menu for the wedding. Moni enters and hits him on the head, he should be working, not spending all day planning the wedding. He’s not deterred, he finished the guest list, the gifts, next up is the wedding dress. She reminds him that’s HER job. She’s a little short with him, and he wonders what’s wrong. She says she’s worried about Estrella, and he says let her be, but Moni suddenly gets an IDEA, and bounds into action. Salvador sees her get into the elevator, and notifies Mauricio.

Well, Beto, having stuffed his face, needs to stuff his pockets, so he barges into Jerry’s office to ask for a loan for the wedding. Jerry flat out refuses, so Beto (after first looking around for hidden cameras) suggests a job, one of those shady deals (chanchullos) Jerry likes. Well, Jerry does have just such a job. He asks if Beto has scruples, and Beto doesn’t think so, but he did have mumps (paperas) once. Fine, welcome to the club, says Jerry, holding his nose as he declines Beto’s handshake (Beto thinks he has a cold).

At the strip club, Moni enters through a red door to pounding disco music. She immediately pushes up her bust, primps her hair, purses her lips, and hand on hip, slithers up to the man in charge. She tells him she’s a friend of Estrella’s, and purrs that she wants to talk to the manager in private. She sexily follows him to his office. A few seconds after she’s out of view, who should arrive but Mauricio! (yeah, big surprise).

To the pounding music of Sexy, Sexy Smile, Estrella mounts the stage, grabs the pole, and Mauricio is muy impactado! Estrella, who doesn’t see him, crawls along the stage, kicking up her legs, and Mau’s hands cover his mouth in disbelief. But he ain’t seen nuthin’ yet! A new dancer comes up to join Estre, wearing a cowboy hat, gold boots and not much else. It’s Monita! Actually she’s also wearing a gold skirt and a blue and white fringed bra. I notice that Estrella has a feather, so maybe she’s an Indian Princess. Cowboys and Indians was never this much fun!

Estrella is surprised to see Moni, and asks what Moni’s doing there. Same as you, is the answer, as they banter back and forth, while doing synchronized dance moves, such as squatting, putting their knees together and then apart, kicking their feet in the air. It’s really quite comical to hear them arguing while going through the put-on, sexy motions, the crowd oblivious to their discussion, whooping and cheering. Moni tells her either we both leave, or I’ll stay. Fine, let’s stay says Estre. Meanwhile, Mauricio (who can’t hear any of this) is shaken to the core – so THAT’s what Moni’s secret was! He leaves, and Moni makes a remark about how turned on the men are, which makes Estrella a little embarrassed, and she walks off quickly and starts sobbing in the dressing room. Moni finds her, and begs her to come home, she knows Estre’s going through a bad time, but she can always count on Moni. Then you’ll help me? asks Estre tearfully? Of course, what are best friends for? They hug.

Jerry has just the job for Beto. He calls a teacher, Professor Nuñez, and pretending (to Beto’s mild shock) to be Mauricio, asks the prof just how much he requires for a little push concerning Aldo’s entrance exam!

Gabi is carefully (it’s just the way she is) ripping up Oscar’s picture, strip by strip. Sal wants to console her, but she’s through with men. Maybe she’ll buy a dog. Mauricio enters the office, Salvador greets him, but Mau is burning mad, doesn’t want to talk to anyone.

Back in the vecindad, Moni is walking Estrella back, as Nieves comes out to let Estrella have a piece of her mind. She wants no more trashy behavior from Estrella. Whatever goes on behind closed doors, that’s no problem, but behave yourself in the common areas. Estrella meekly agrees, but after Nieves leaves, she shakes her fist at her. Moni calms her down, and surprises her with the news that Nieves was the one who asked about Estrella, and helped find her.

Gina enters Mau’s office, she has to leave to go to the United States for a few months (hold the applause, didn’t I predict she’d leave in my comments to yesterday’s post? Course, I seem to have been wrong about whether she was bad or good. Oh well). Anyway, Mau says he knows Moni’s secret. Gina (who of course, knows the REAL secret) thinks it’s no big thing. It’s normal. What? replies Mauricio. It’s normal to live a double life, to serve cappuccino in the morning, then go dance nude in a dive? Why did she lie? Gina doesn’t say any more, he’ll just have to clear it up with Moni, she has to leave. Mauricio thanks her for being a good friend, and they hug.

Luisa is yelling at Aldo, what do you mean you’re not going to take the test? Aldo thinks it’s pointless, but Connie comes in, and Aldo thanks her but his mind is made up (he says I have la persiana cerrada, which means the blinds are closed). Connie says you’re going to go the exam, and you’re going to pass. Trust me, as she winks knowingly.

Back in the office, it’s time for more malentendidos (misunderstandings), as Paula enters with some tea for Mauricio. Mau asks her to shut the door, and here’s what they say:

M: I now know what Moni does when she’s not in the office, her other profession, her other job, what would you call it?
P: You mean, you know that she’s a
M: Yes, yes, and I don’t understand why she didn’t tell me.
P: Well, understand her, it’s not easy for her to tell, very few people would understand, you know? It’s not very common for a woman to go up and
M: Yes, yes, I know it, Paula, what hurts is that La Monita didn’t trust me. I would be incapable of judging her.
P: Then, it doesn’t matter to you that she….You really care for her, no?
M: Thanks for the tea, you can leave now.

In the coffee room, where Beto’s devouring some chicken, Jerry enters, gives Beto a sealed envelope to deliver to Professor Nuñez, along with some cash as Beto’s fee. Beto burps, starts asking what’s in the envelope, and Jerry says you don’t need to know. Beto then has second thoughts, he likes Mauricio, doesn’t want to mess things up for him. Jerry threatens him, he could have Beto fired, no job, no wedding, so shut up and do your job. Beto’s not scared, thinks Jerry would come out worse. Jerry’s fed up, grabs the envelope, and demands the cash, too. Nope, that’s payment for my silence, now get out! Jerry’s messed up again. He gathers up the chicken as a consolation prize, but I think Beto has proven who’s the wiser. As soon as Jerry gets out of the room, he dumps the disgusting (to him) chicken in Paula’s trash cart. Back in the room, Beto’s not upset about the chicken, with this money he can buy a hundred more chickens, and still have money left for a few sticky buns (chongos).

Moni arrives at work, tells Paula Estrella’s okay, but Paula says we’ve got a problem. Mauricio knows you’re a boxer! I was in his office and he told me. He was so mad, my legs were shaking. In walks Mauricio with a very stern expression on his face. Valentina, come to my office, please, we have to talk. Uh oh!

And Monday looks incredible! There’s more heat with Beto and Connie. But that’s not all. Apparently Estrella and Moni get jobs acting in a period telenovela, and Mauricio rides in on a horse! He takes her in his arms, and…….Well, we’ll just have to wait ‘til Monday to find out the rest!

Vocabulario:

El cupo – the space, the room, comes from the verb caber, to fit
Jugar con fuego, solo quedan cenizas – If you play with fire, you’ll get burned, literally playing with fire, only ashes remain
Al rojo vivo – red hot, literally something like to the intense red
Casi me da un sincope – you almost made me faint
Meñique, or el dedo meñique – the little finger, or pinky
Qué papelón – How embarrassing!
Chanchullos – shady deals
Paperas – the mumps
Tengo la persiana cerrada – literally, I have the venetian blinds closed, but I think Aldo used it to mean his mind was made up
Chongos – a dessert made of fried bread, topped with cheese or cinnamon

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Good morning, readers. This was a chapter where truth once again surfaces in the twisted lives of the Elizalde family. I’ll try to post the recap to the sidebar later. If anyone will do it in the meantime, thanks.

Flor admonishes Gardenia to tell the truth, no matter what. Gardenia tells a shocked Flor that Fer saw her kissing Franco.

Santi, angry and hurt, tells his tale about Aurora to Fer. She tells him not to believe the Hyena because she is capable of anything. Finally, she tells him that Barb had Lili committed and that Barb killed their mother.

Franco tells Artemio that he is concerned for Lili’s well being (bienstar). AB assures him she is well and that he can confirm it with his own eyes, but with conditions. You have to know and understand that Lili will only leave when she wants to or when I am dead. He tells Franco that Lili is not a prisoner in his house. Franco reminds him about her confinement in the loony bin. Artemio emphasizes that no one is obligated to be in his house, not even you, Franco.

Santi is now jumping out of his skin. Fer tells him of the tape evidence and that it is not conclusive. Now that you know the truth Barb has to get what she deserves. Fer makes him sit down. Barb cannot suspect that they know the truth. It is too much for Santi’s little head. He now begins to see the light. Fer emphasizes that Barb had everything to do with Aurora’s leaving the house. He finally agrees and admits that he jumped to conclusions. He knows he was the first love in her life. Surely Barb engineered the whole fracas says Fer. She gained Aurora’s confidence in order to sully (enlodar) your image. Santi says she is involved in a web of lies. Fer says she is eating them alive and that they can’t say anything to her face.

Flor gets on Gardenia for telling falsehoods. Gardenia says you don’t know anything. Gardenia admits it wasn’t as it appeared. Why should I tell you, she asks. Flor doesn’t know how to help her. Gardenia admits that she kissed him. Flor says tell the truth and the problem will be over. Gardenia says it’s worse, and as she is explaining, enter the super who makes Flor leave to answer the phones. Flor orders Gardenia not to leave until she tells her the truth.

Now you know why we have to keep our mouths shut. Go to Aurora, you deserve to be happy. We can’t raise suspicion in Barbara. She says I am not alone that she can count on Franco. She also tells him that Barb is surely involved in Lili’s disappearance and that she was Damian’s accomplice in the theft.

Pris keeps yelling at Vlad who finally leaves the bedroom. He claims he cannot find the letter. She says, you don’t have a letter, it’s something you invented to get me here. She tries to leave. The phone rings. It’s Anibal. Vlad says he wants to talk about his severance. Pris is angry that Anibal will see her in Vlad’s apartment. Vlad says calm down. I’ll tell him about the baby’s horoscope. I think that’s what he said.

Artemio leads Franco and Barb into a room where Lili is waiting. Lili is looking out the window when Artemio tells Lili that she has visitors. Lili turns around and smiles at Franco. Artemio wants to know if she likes the surprise. Franco breaks the ice and asks her how she is. Artemio asks her if she knows this man. Lili says, yes, I know who you are. Mystery music plays in the background.

Don’t tell me you know this gentleman. Yes, she says. He is … and Ed breaks in and says “Franco Santoro,” a friend of the family. She looks crestfallen. They smile and Artemio looks puzzled.

Fer relates the tale of the estafa (swindling) of Sra. Villasana and Damian’s involvement. Damian was found guilty. Remember the three million Grupo Lactos’ money that seemed to disappear – the exact amount that Barb was going to give to Damian. They are now connecting the dots. God knows what lies hidden, says Santi. Fer says more. But it deals with Daddy. He is going to give his fortune to Barb. You remember when Lili attacked Barb at the dinner. They prattle on and Fer tells him to go find Aurora.

Dumb ass Vlad is supposedly looking for the letter. You’re an imbecile, she says. You don’t think I want problems with Anibal. The letter, she says. He hands her a folder. I’m not stupid. Where is my brother’s letter. She grabs him by the ear. He wants to explain. He is saved by Anibal banging on the door. Pris is upset. Ani wants to know what Pris is doing here.

Artemio says as you can see Lili is in good condition. But what grabs my attention, Mr. Santoro, where does your interest in her come from. Franco says he doesn’t have any great interest other than it’s effect on his business relationship with Lactos. AB says this is not a disappearance. She doesn’t want to live with her father nor does she want freedom. The problem is that her family doesn’t have any idea where she is, says Franco. You know full well they set her apart from their life more than fifteen years ago, retorts Artemio. Tell me honestly what is your great interest in the Elilzalde family.

Vlad tries to explain to Ani that he has an astrological chart for their baby. Ani says why didn’t you send it – you’ve been fired. Pris tries to save it by showing Ani the chart. Ani doesn’t doubt it’s an astrological chart. September 2 – the date of birth of the child – it’s a farce because the year of birth is 1976. Pris tries to leave, but Ani makes her stay and says you know what is going on.

Franco claims that the real interested party is Steve Norton. Steve is the son of the owner of Power Milk. Franco isn’t completely sure of Steve’s interest. Franco says he’s Steve’s front man. Artemio tells Barb they have to check this out. Artemio says that it would give him great pleasure if Franco was not interested in helping the Elizalde family. What job do you have in mind? Artemio says knocking the Elizaldes out of the market. Franco says that’s the objective of Power Milk. He and Barb can do the job together. Franco doesn’t want to risk anything as to Lili. What else do you need. She’s here of her own free will. Clever Franco tells Artemio that he wants to talk to Lili alone.

Lovely has changed out of her pink parachute and is dressed in a coat of pink and green over shorts, she knocks on the door and Cami opens it. She tells him that she had a fight with her uncle – about being Cami’s wife. The only important thing is to be with him. As his wife she can do anything.

Ani says to a sitting Pris and a standing Vlad that they will talk the truth. He takes an envelope out of his jacket pocket and tells her to open it. What is it, she asks. He wants her to see for herself. He tells her to read it out loud. She begins to cry and wants to know where he is going with this. He says the paper is complete – I’m sterile.

Camilo wants to know the secret between the two women. She says it’s not a good idea to talk now. She’ll tell him when she is his wife. She helps him remove his jacket. They are going to make up their own secret. Cam wants to know what she’s hiding. Blues music plays in the background. She has what appears to be a scissors in her hand. Cami is alarmed. She begins to cut his shirt sleeve and nicks him a bit. He likes it. He’s going to congratulate her teacher. She has his sleeves loose and now goes up the shoulders and rips the rest of the shirt off him. He now helps and grabs her and they kiss and hug. Is she getting into this – oops, no, she pushes him down and unbuttons her coat revealing a pink bra, shorts and boots. Venus slithers over toward Cami. At the same time, Steve is having a nightmare. By mental telepathy, Venus feels it and like Eve, she feels shame. Cam wants the whole show. She pushes him away. I can’t, I just can’t she says and picks her stuff up and runs out the door. Cami is completely frustrated and says, “you’ll pay for this.”

Lili is seated at the chess table when Franco enters the room. He says, thanks Lili. These people don’t know who I am. He warns her that this man is responsible for her mother’s death. Lili one ups him and tells Franco that Artemio is Ana Gregoria’s son. She says it’s all written down. Look In the drawer. She tells him to get the diary. There is the whole truth. He begins to turn the pages. Franco looks shocked as he reads. She checks out the hallway and tells him no one is coming.

Fer asks for Flor. Gardenia doesn’t know. She needs her to take notes at a meeting in the morning. Flor returns and Gardenia tells her that she doesn’t have to come to work tomorrow. Flor says something terrible is going to happen. Editor: Frankly, I didn’t get the point of this gibberish.

Franco reads and finds out about Ana and Jeronimo Elizalde. Franco pretends to say to Lili that it must be terrible for her especially not to be with her family. For Artemio’s sake she says her family doesn’t mean anything to her. Franco says he’s glad to see she’s well, and Lili says goodbye to Franco Santoro, but in a halting manner. She picks up a chess piece and looks happy.

The crazy conversation between Flor and Gardenia continues. Flor tells Gardenia to keep her mouth shut. Imagine that Franco Santoro is not Franco Santoro. Who is he? asks Flor. Gardenia lets it out – remember Ed. Gardenia tells Flor that Franco is Eduardo Juarez. Flor nearly faints.

Barb asks Franco if everything is OK. He says, yes. Artemio then asks about their business. Franco and he get in a discussion about Lili’s future and that she can’t stay locked up forever. Franco wants to be in charge of her in order to continue their business. He wants the freedom to visit Lili alone. Artemio agrees and says that is not a condition, but a pleasure. They shake on it.

Ani burns the letter in Vlad’s ashtray as Pris looks on in tears. Therefore, Pris, if I am sterile, how did you get pregnant. She wants to talk to him privately. Why can’t we talk in front of Vlad. You recommended him as a financial advisor. Please, she begs. Ani will not be stopped. He wants an explanation. I want you to hear what Vlad has to say. Why did you say the child is yours?

At Pueblo Purificacion there is a knock on Aurora’s door. A nun enters and tells her that Santi (she said a blonde man) is there and is with the Mother Superior and wants to see her. He tells MS that he unjustly insulted Aurora and wants to apologize. She says that he deserves the right to apologize. Madre agrees that in love anything is possible. He wants to know if Aurora will see him. A knock at the door and Aurora enters. Madre leaves them alone to talk.

Vlad says when they finished making love, Pris put her legs over her head. He later found that it is a position that women use to become pregnant. Ani wants to know if he knew he was sterile. Vlad says, no – he found out by accident. Then it was you who made her pregnant. The real father of your child is Vladimir. Pris says, “yes,” Vlad looks relieved.


Avances: We see Fer throw a negligee at Damian and Franco tells Steve that Fer must never find out? What? I don’t know.

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Carlota’s talking with the lawyer, requesting that he change the clause about Paloma getting her money when she turns 18. He says he can’t, and she assures him that she’ll find a way to compensate him for it.

On the phone, Carlota agrees to give Arcadia the money--she’ll bring it to her tonight at 9.

The doctor, Rodolfo, has stopped by to invite Macarena to go to the symphony concert with him and she agrees. He thought she was going to say no after what happened with Carlota yesterday, how Carlota said it was unethical for him to ask Macarena out since she’s his patient (of course, Carlota hears all this). Macarena sees that Carlota’s listening and asks the doc what time she should be ready.

Rufi arrives at Emiliano’s office to return his jacket. He asks if Paloma gave Rufi a message for him, but she didn’t. Orlando asks why did Paloma have your jacket? Emiliano, waxing poetic, recounts their meeting at the church--he has never felt her so close, something happened, he felt a connection between them for the first time. But she ran off without saying anything. Orlando says maybe the encounter scared her and she wanted to put some distance between them, and wonders if the fact that she sent the jacket back via a servant instead of returning it herself is a message that she wants Emiliano far away from her.

Romina and Paloma are at school, and Romina’s mocking Aron saying he’s there for Paloma if she needs a shoulder to cry on, etc.--puhleeze, says Romina, of course he loves you. Paloma tells her that Aron only wants to be friends. Romina says Paloma has to give him a chance, but Paloma replies that a very long time is going to pass before she’s interested in someone again. Romina understands about Inaki, but tells her to move on already. Paloma thinks if what happened to her happened to Romina, or Romina and Emiliano broke up, Romina wouldn’t be able to fall for anyone else so quickly. Romina declares there’s no possibility of them breaking up, and she wouldn’t be surprised if Emiliano proposes very soon.

Macarena is getting ready for her date, asking Rufi what she should wear. Carlota comes in with her usual criticisms about Macarena’s romance being ridiculous and how her clothes are unfashionable and old--the doctor is going to be embarrassed/ashamed of you. Rufi tells her not to pay attention to Carlota, but Macarena thinks Carlota was right, she is being ridiculous.

German and Emiliano are eating out, with German asking Emiliano for business advice or something. Then German says he’s thinking of going out with Paloma and Emiliano freaks out--don’t even think about it. You don’t take anyone seriously, for you everything is just about having fun. German thinks maybe a girl like Paloma is what he needs. He wonders if Emiliano is interested in her, but E denies it, saying he feels responsible for her, because Inaki once told him that he trusted Emiliano to take care of her. Emiliano thinks German should at least wait until she recovers from Inaki’s death, and German wonders if maybe there’s something else going on with Emiliano.

Paloma’s on the phone with Angelica, she’d like to talk in person, and Angelica agrees to wait for her in the park. Then she has a flashback of almost kissing Emiliano in the rain.

Romina joins German and Emiliano at the restaurant. German asks what Romina thinks of him going with Paloma and she laughs no, you two are like water and oil. Emiliano says see? I’m not the only one who thinks you and Paloma are a no go. Then Romina adds the gossip that Paloma already found someone, Aron.

Paloma shares with Angelica that she feels badly about Inaki, and Angelica tries to assure her that nothing she does now can affect Inaki. Paloma says that for a second she felt like kissing Emiliano. Angelica suggests that perhaps Paloma wasn’t thinking of Emiliano at that moment, but of Inaki--she had just been looking at their photos, so maybe she projected her feelings for him onto Emiliano. But it’s also possible that you’re attracted to Emiliano--Paloma denies this. Angelica says sometimes life surprises us and one can love again, sooner than they thought. Paloma protests but not Emiliano, he was Inaki’s friend and is Romina’s boyfriend and it scares her to think there could be something between them.

Macarena visits Camila at her shop to say that she’s not going to go out with the doctor because Carlota is right, I doesn’t have the right clothes, etc. Camila thinks Macarena is just nervous and decides to take her shopping.

Carlota at the bank picking up a briefcase full of cash.

Arcadia tells her niece that she’s going away tomorrow to the frontera (I think she means the United States?) to start a new life.

Musical montage of Macarena trying on dresses. Camila buys the clothes and Macarena doesn’t know how she’ll repay Camila for everything she does for her--she’s like the sister Mac always wanted to have. She also hopes Carlota doesn’t see the new outfit, because she surely she’s not going to like it. Camila asks what do you care if Carlota likes it or not, that’s Carlota’s problem, not yours.

Ines runs into Rafael on the street and she tells him how Diana informed her about the new ceramics line and the business making millions again (or did she say that Rafa would become a millionaire again?). Rafael looks POed. When did Diana tell you this? Oh, a couple days after you reconciled.

Diana shops for fabric--I guess she plans to redecorate.

Carlota puts the briefcase on top of a bureau.

Rufi comes to Paloma’s room to tell her that Aron is there to see her. He has brought her a book with poetry, quotes, etc. Carlota enters and Paloma asks if she remembers him; Aron reminds Carlota that he’s Ines’s nephew, the one she wanted for Paloma. Carlota says Paloma’s in mourning and shouldn’t go out with him or anyone else. Aron says friends are there in good times and bad, and he’ll call tomorrow to see if Paloma wants to go to the movies. After he leaves Paloma asks why shouldn’t she go out with Aron--after all, you said he was the kind of person you wanted near me and now I’m listening to you. Carlota asks, and if people criticize and talk badly of you? Paloma says pain is carried within, and she doesn’t care what others think.

Emiliano is ranting to Orlando about Paloma allegedly having another boyfriend. Every day it’s harder for him to hide his feelings for her. Emiliano declares that he’s going to put distance between them and Orlando agrees that’s the best option.

Macarena asks Paloma don’t think I’m being ridiculous? She wouldn’t have dared do this if not for the love she has for Paloma. She doesn’t want Paloma’s destiny to be like her and Carlota’s. She advises Paloma to trust, love, and feel alive again. Maybe it’s too late for her (Macarena), but Paloma is young and has her whole life ahead of her. If Paloma achieves happiness, everything will have been worth it. The doctor arrives to pick up Macarena; as they leave Carlota glares and shakes her head.

Emiliano and his nana Meche talk about her grandson Chava--he wasn’t where E expected to find him playing soccer. Apparently Chava is hanging out with kids who are older than him and she’s very worried about him. She’s afraid that he’ll turn into an alcoholic, like his mother. Chava knows about this and she has tried to talk to him, but everything she says goes in one ear and out the other. Emiliano promises to talk to him.

Romina tells Camila that she really wants to see her father, she thinks he’s in Mexico City (according to the detective she hired) she’s sure he will look for her, she’s going to see him soon and she’s never going to let him leave. Camila tries to caution Romina and is worried that she’ll get hurt. Romina thinks if he’s back it’s because he came for her, and she’ll welcome him back with all her heart.

Carlota skulks out of the house with the briefcase; Emiliano is across the street in front of Romina’s house and sees her. Paloma gets out of bed and looks out the window--Emiliano smiles and waves, which causes her to duck back into her room. While waiting for Romina to open the door, Emiliano moons over Pal a bit more.

Arcadia’s on the side of the road when Carlota drives up. Arcadia checks that the money’s all there and starts to walk away. Carlota gets back into her car and runs her over. I seem to remember that the FELS recappers/viewers kept a body count, and it looks like we’ll need one for this show too. So that makes two people Carlota has knocked off so far (that we know of).

Carlota picks up the briefcase and shoves Arcadia’s body off the side of the road.

Emiliano and Romina are eating dinner at her house. Emiliano mentions the situation with Chava, and she while she thinks the kid isn’t Emiliano’s responsibility, she likes that he worries about Chava because that means he’s going to be a very good father. He responds that he had a great example. Romina tells him about her father being in Mexico City. Emiliano changes the subject and asks if it’s true that Paloma already has a new boyfriend--yes, it’s true…Paloma isn’t as sweet and pure as everyone thinks. The truth is I don’t understand--to me she isn’t so “wow” for everyone to be crazy for her.

Paloma gets out of bed again, looks out the window and sees that Emiliano’s car is still there in front of Romina’s house.

Rafael arrives home and he finds out that Diana bought a new living room set. He’s annoyed and asks how they’re going to pay for it. Well, don’t you have a new investor that’s going to make him a millionaire? He replies that he never said they were going to be millionaires.

Macarena and the doctor Rodolfo are at a restaurant. She likes him but senses that he has other intentions, and doubts that she can return his feelings. He explains she’s everything he wants in a woman, etc. She’s a good woman who deserves to leave behind all the sadness she’s had in her life, and he has realized that Paloma is the only thing keeping her with Carlota. She confesses that she had decided to move out after Paloma married. He offers to take care of her and Paloma, and he wants them to marry.

Diana wants to know if we’re not rich, why’d you give me that painting? It’s not fair if you can buy whatever you want and I can’t. Rafael explains that he used his savings to buy the painting; they haven’t seen any money from the new project yet, and besides it is a risk. Diana protests that Joel told her it’d be successful and that they are going to be rich. Rafa asks what did Joel say and when? She lies that she hasn’t seen Joel in a long time, and says stress must be causing Rafa to make things up.

Carlota is back home after just another day at the office. She’s got a lace doily thing on and is caressing it while smiling at herself in the mirror (Que the heck??!!). I think we saw her or someone else putting this on in the very first episode?

Avances: Cristobal looking impactado while standing at gate, Carlota plotting against Aron, Orlando and Camila on a date, Emiliano sees Paloma at the movies with Aron, and German says Emiliano is in love with Paloma (which Romina hears).

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Accompanied by an organ grinder (organillero), Beto pops the question to Monita. Valentina Lopez, will you marry me? Delighted, she answers yes! She would! (Organ grinder and a monkey, La Monita, get it?)

Estrella recounts her tale of woe to Rolando, then she remembers the monkey, oh no! Thank goodness, the little cutie was in her purse. (Second monkey reference and hey isn't it a capuchin monkey?) She tells Rolu she's more alone than ever. He tries to talk her into staying at his apartment, or one of his apartments. She shouldn't worry about price, she just needs to feel safe. She agrees to look at it. Hmmmm...

Our newly-shorn Aldo complains to Ivan that he must find Estrella. Ivan doesn't quite get Aldo's sense of urgency but he throws his hands in the air and follows the insistent Aldo.

Moni describes the proposal to Pau and Pau asks will she really marry Beto? Moni says yes, when the time comes. She's not exactly jumpin' for joy, is she? Pau tells her el Sermeño Group was asking for her all morning. Mona insists she's over Mau and she's committed to Beto forever. Yeah right.

Nieves is positively thrilled at Beto's news, now she understand why he borrowed the money, for the garlands, the carriage, the ring (las guirnaldas, la calandria, el anillo). Did she say yes? The next step is to set the date. Beto tells his mamita to calm down but Nieves is out of control bouncing off the walls.

In all of Mexico City Rolu takes Estrella to the same restaurant as Xime. Xime gets an eyeful of Rolu putting the moves on Estrella and she butts in to stop his octopus moves. She has three things to say: One, Estrella is a traitor; two and three Estre is a fake and a bad friend respectively. Estre insists there is nothing between her and Rolu. (I'll say, you couldn't have slipped a blade between them he was so plastered against her!)

Xime tells Rolu she really thought they were going to have something and she had an interminable list of names for their sons and now look what he did. She commands him to leave her in peace and not try to get her back. Rolu rolls his eyes and Estrella is irritated that he did nothing. He continues the octopus so Estre jumps up, tells him he has no heart and she would rather become a stripper (bataclana) than stay with him. Hooray!!

Nieves (call me madre) is still maniacally insisting that Beto set the date. He resists and wants to drink his milk with vanilla in peace.

Close up of the office bug and we see Mau telling Regina about his adoption problems. She doesn't want to meddle but wouldn't it be easier if he were married?

The naughty trio of Jeri, Oscar and Coni listen and Oscar is impressed at Regi's technique.

Regi suggests to Mau that for the sake of expediting his adoption they should get married. Cara impactada de Mauricio.

The naughty trio also gasps. Oscar and Jeri bow to the master that is Regina. Oscar says she just gave the death thrust to the bull, Jeri says she scored a goal and left the goalkeeper standing. Oscar says it's time to pack it up and leave but Consti says the war has just begun.

Moni's sad and lonely coffee closet thoughts are interrupted by the warrior Constanza. Moni grouses that if Consti's looking for an argument she should just leave because Moni is boiling mad (como agua para chocolate). Not this time, insists Consti, she wants Moni's help getting Mau away from the skeleton-head (calaca) who wants to marry him. Whaddya think? Did Coni get it right?















Regi pushes her case while the evil pair cackle and listen in. Mau hems and haws and Regi calmly informs him that if he needs her he knows how to find her.

Odious Oscar tells Jeri they will look for something bad in Regi's past to use against her. If they can't find anything they can just invent and photoshop something against her.

Moni is irritated that Consti gets familiar with her, calling her "gorda" and all. Moni says she's a boxer, all she wants is her punch, and she pushes Coni out the door of her little coffee room.

Regi tells Mau not to tell anyone about their little discussion. They have a "friendly" hug and of course Monita walks in and asks them if they would like a cappuchino (cappuchino, capuchin...another monkey reference). Mau introduces Ms. Busty to his assistant. "Assistant?" scoffs Moni, "I'm really just the one who makes capuchino." Regi thinks she's enchanting. After they leave Coni (looking smashing in her Sandra Dee dress) sneaks into the office and snatches the bright red bug from under Mau's desk.

Sal and Mau have a heart to heart, well Sal is trying but Mau's thoughts are far away. He admits to Sal that Regi proposed to him to help with the adoption. Sal is suspicious of yet another of Mau's "great" friends.

At the local trendy bar Coni (with her evil cohorts) calls Mau to try to get him to go out with her. Uh...does he want to go to Vladimir's party? Remember, he's the Russian that they met at one of Gonzo's parties. (Is it a weird coincidence that Vlad and Gonzo are characters in MEPS?) Mau's not in the mood and he hangs up. Coni is cranky and asks what in the heck is she going to do now? Oscar suggests sacrificing himself for the cause, he will seduce Regi because so far no woman has been able to resist him. Jeri is perturbed he didn't get the idea first and Consti guffaws in her martini.

Regi ingratiates herself into the family by taking the girls to a movie and getting a little gift for Teresa. They beg her to stay for dinner. Dani wants to call Moni and tell her about the movi but Regi manages to stop her. Dani tells Regi her that Mau adores Moni and she asks Regi who does she want Mau to marry, the monster or the little monkey?

Beto and Moni arrive home from somewhere and he's very excited about the wedding plans, they'll invite all the luchadors and everyone from the gym and Nieves has already arranged for them to get married by Padre Renato. Moni is shocked because the last time Beto was there he stole the alms. Beto says just think, they'll be married in two weeks! Moni looks like she's going to be sick and just then Mau's purty head pops in the doorway, "am I interrupting anything?"

Of course not, Beto is thrilled to see his pal Mau. Meanwhile Moni is dying a thousand deaths. Beto enthusiastically asks for a salary advance or bonus or something and hugs his favorite boss. Mau peels the clinging Beto off of him and asks to speak to Moni alone. "No," she tersely retorts. Beto scolds her and says of course she will talk to the best boss in the world.

Nieves tells Beto he's a stupid head for allowing the handsome Mau to be alone with Moni. Beto tells her not to worry cuz he caught his jefe with another guy. Beto punctuates this with a lascivious slurp. Not only that, but the boss is giving him an advance for the party. Then they say something I don't understand.

Moni tells Mau she knows about Regina and the marriage thing and all. He insists Regi is just a friend. Moni says in her barrio a kiss is a kiss and marriage is sacred. (Shall we ask her why she has agreed to marry a man who she knows is not Mr. Right?) Mau sets her straight, yes he will marry but only to a woman he loves, is that clear? Monita is mollified.

Regins asks Aldo what's bugging him, is it an impossible love? He admits that he's in love with an older woman, she's got problems and he's unable to help out and now he doesn't know where she is. Not even her friend Monita knows. Monita again, sez Regi. Mau strolls in and says la Monita is an excellent person. Regi wants to know, is something going on between him and Monita? "Let's eat," he answers.

Monit sits outside her house and cries. Pau sees her and knows she cries for her wedding and what's she going to do about el Sermeño Group? Moni sez he's all wrong for her, sniff sniff. Suddenly Xime joins the pity party and needs a hug because Estrella broke her heart, boo hoo. Pau is stuck hugging her weeping gal pals.

Change of scenery to a seedy, smoky strip club. Oh no...tell me it ain't so, Estrella enters and checks the place out. The patrons check her out. She says her friend Patito from casting said she might find a job. Estrella says she'll dance but absolutely NO TOUCHING. The big boss sez no prob and Estrella reluctantly agrees to show up tomorrow. She bites her lip.

No need to go to the strip club. Mau returns to his office and finds Coni waiting for him, sultry and red hot lips. She sounds different to me, is she putting on an accent? Dunno. Anyway, she's there to show off her new line of lingerie (ohh la la, it's sexy but looks uncomfortable) and wants him to be the first to touch it. Uh oh, Regina steps into the room to ruin the fun. She asks Mau to call a taxi so the babes can have a show down. After some preliminary snarling Regina tells Consti she knows she lost and Mau is not hers but she has bad news for Consti, he's not going to be hers either and that's for sure.

Elsewhere on the street our Hottie Hotheads Moni and Pau see Rolando getting out of his car. Pau has to hold Moni back. He thinks it's about Mau but Moni tells him it's about Estrella and Xime. Rolu sez hey, Xime's an airhead and as for Estrella I tried to get her to stay at my apartment but she told me she'd rather be a hooker (zorra = vixen, hooker, bitch). The girls gasp, they've lost Estrella and if they stay around Rolu they will also fall into perdition.

Beto, wearing a "Careful I Bite" shirt, comes to work asking about his raise for his marriage. Sal and Gabi ask who is the lucky lady? Beto names Valentina Lopez and our well-dressed pair gasp "Your sister???" We have some fancy back-pedaling by our biting dog. Gabi sez it must be his girlfriend Pau.

The naughty duo jog and discuss their plot to drug and seduce Regina. She jogs at this park and that's where Jeri, who is even worse at remembering plots than his sis, intends to intercept her. Oscar spies Regi and throws Jeri to the ground. She recognizes him and helps him up, so far so good. Jeri fails to trap the prey, however, and she jogs off before he can even catch his breath. Oscar thinks Jeri is worthless.

Now Mau is back at the office where Beto is really putting the squeeze on him for the money. Sal is very annoyed at Beto's cheekiness and Mau's wimpiness.

Outside in the lobby Moni and Pau arrive so Gabi jumps up and starts hollering "Beso, beso, beso!" as the entire office claps and joins in. Pau stares at Moni and Beto looks trapped.

Gabi pushes a reluctant Beto toward Pau, then Mau pipes up this is the first wedding of the year for Sermeño Group. Meanwhile Monis hisses to Pau "just kiss him". And kiss him she does. Gross, Beto gives her a long big mouth bass kiss with probing tongue and all. Gabi is delighted, what a kiss! Pau describes it better than I, ptooey ptooey she wipes her mouth, it was like kissing an iguana with a serpentine tongue, blech. Pau is grossed out but the kiss was foreplay for Gabi and Sal.

More teen angst between Aldo and Ivan regarding the subject of impossible love. Luisa reminds Aldo that tomorrow is his admissions exam and instead of studying he's angsting.

We're back at the strip club and none other than Costeño and Don Cesar are patrons. Don Cesar thinks it's dumb to be there at 2:00 p.m. becuse he has a lot of work to do but Costie's a horndog with a hankering for some afternoon delight. Next up is our lovely Estrella doing a pole dance and she is instantly recognized by Costi and DC. Costi's loving the show and DC needs a drink.

Beto is gargling to try to rid himself of the parasites but Moni is pissed off. Paula is her friend and did he have to slip her the tongue? Naturally Regi is listening at the door and hears them reveal they are not siblings but novios, also Moni is a boxer and they have to keep it zipped so Pau doesn't lose her job.

Pau stops Moni as she rushes after Beto, she wants to talk.

Beto blasts into Mau's office (like Gabi he never knocks). He has something important to tell him. "La Monita and I...La Monita and I...are..."

Did we think we were going to get more than that tonight? We'll find out tomorrow, and it looks like turnabout's fair play as Mau gets to watch Moni strut her stuff on stage with Estrella.

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We open with Mao announcing the driver is none other than old flame Regina Bustillo (Chesty) and our former Pau of Tontas fame.He introduces Aldo and company and she learns he’s a widow and she invites him for café.

In the office the cat fight continues with Con and Mon, who has more class deserving of Mau. Mona proclaims she has heart, and he likes her because he knows she likes him not his money. Coni scratches back.

Estre is visiting various places looking for work. Occasionally she gets the same old “propositions.”

Beto finds Cony in Mau’s office she wants him to listen to a problem she has with his sister. Sis wants to steal Mau. This garners a laugh hysterical from Beto who recites again the reasons Mau would not fix upon Mona. My favorite? He likes a banana milkshake with two eggs in the morning. The others, he likes to make chocolate with his elbows, He gets around to asking her if Mau sets her nights on fire, she admits not lately and Beto offers to fill in and change that.

Estre finally lands a day position, at a bath fixtures store. She’s given short shorts and a white jogging bra, the work will pay 200 pesos and involve wiggles.

Gabi yells at Beto some more about not working, he says he was occupied, like when he’s clearing the pigsty and yells he’s busy. She send him to clean the copier despite it putting stains on him.\

Mona comes up and learns Mau is with another woman eating the tamales she bought!

Mau followed her career, she came back for an old love, she’s there for him and she leans in for a big smacker. Of course Cony and Mona see this through the window. Mona says not her problem, she’s not the novia.

Mau stops Regi, and she apologizes but Cony shows up introducing herself as the novia. Regi smirks. In the host room Mona is smashing china left and right and Pau is trying to get her to stop. She thinks Mau is a womanizer. Beto overhears the commotion and realizes how jealous for Mau she is and that his Ma is right and if he does nothing, he’ll lose Mona.

Cony and Reg spar a little, Reg is invited to dinner and Cony makes snark about diets and what not. They agree she’ll be there at 9pm, and Mau walks her out.

Cony whines again to Jero who plsyd poker with Oski; he remembers her because of her last name. Cony wants them to investigate her but cuts him off when Mau comes back. She leaves saying she’ll attend to the racer chic as she deserves. Mau rolls his eyes.


Mona cleans up her mess and still no one knows where is Estre. Gabi comes in and sends her on a messaging mission to Mau’s house. She and Pau joke about mona being so upset.

Estrella is with the chicas summoning folks into the store, the guy also tries to proposition her wondering if her voice isn’t tired already. She fends him off.

Cony shows up at Maus to find that Reg showed up at 7:30, so Cony is late to the party. Dani describes the Monstranza as monstrous. When she comes in everyone stops laughing and she wants to know why. Reg tells her they were chatting about the time she was full of spots from her rash. She has a cream Cony can try.

Beto is borrowing money from Luis Gattica, the fang, he begs Beto to let him know the next time his Ma make chiles relleno. Ma thinks Beto is messed up in something and that’s why he needs the money.

The dinner party continues the best part being Reg says she is thinking about staying to form a family. The dislodges one hell of a lugie in Cony’s throat and she suffers through a cough attack for the next few minutes. Ter announces Mona showed up. Mau leaves the possibly choking chica to go see Mona in the kitchen. She’s there with the papers. He tells her they have something pending, a kiss and doesn’t she want? Of course she wants. Yeow!!! She kisses him but bites him on the lip and tells him never again in his filthy life. She isn’t mad, just tired of all this and leaves.

Nieves sees the Mona coming in late from works and they chat about Estre. Nieves is worried about Beto’s dealings with the fang. Mona tells her to take her shameless son off his pedestal.

Reg leaves, all having a good time. The kids agree they like Reg. Lu thinks something is up but Aldo says nope he’s busy with Mona. Cony overhears this.

Estre shows up at the Courtyard. Mona misses her, some tearing eyes, but Estre won’t stay so Mona gives her the stuffed monkey to protect her. Now he is damn cute!!!


Coni is getting her updates from the evil twins, they worry that she might be losing her charms and tell her to be on Mau. Xime shows up tells learns who they are talking about and tells them she knows Reg and they ask her if she’ll do work for them. She says of course.

Next is like the scene from Holy Grail telling the guards to keep the prince in the tower. The evil twins are training their newest fembot who has a bit of a short circuit. They want her to find out what Reg’s agenda with Mau is. Xime is in her cloud phase and can’t quite assimilate the series of events without the threat of a pillow.

Back at the apartments Beto is giving his budget mariachi serenade with his paltry blue collar singers, but Mona comes out and loves her alarm clock. They aren’t going to work it seems, they are going off on an adbenture He blind folds her, takes her off to see a bunch of Beto y Mona banners, and then boom the grand final, a carriage ride somewhere.


Xime and Regi are chatting about things, mostly Xime, finally she remembers she’s got a mission. She looks at her book and asks what Regi wants here. She repeats the question after getting the answer and Reg discovers she has the book so wonders que the heck. She thinks Coni put her up to it. But Xime says no, well what does it say there in the book. Reg says nothing. Xime says well maybe you can fill in the answer to all the questions like a questionaire. Reg changes the subject and wants to know if Coni gets on well with the kids. Xime says no way. Reg doesn’t understand how a novia can not like the kids if she likes the guy. Xime outs that they aren’t quite adopted yet, Mau needs to get married. Xime realizes she’s lost the game and had one played on her.

Aldo with suddenly short hair calls Estre on her cell and worries about her being gone. While they chat someone hauls off with her bright green maleta. Somehow Rolu rolls up and offers her a ride.

Beto and Mona ride all over the zocalo in the carriage eating heart shaped cotton candy.

Mau tells Sal how the pretty Regi returned. Sal reminds him he didn’t really care that much for her. Pau brings the coffee and kvetches about the cooperation she’s not getting, she needs an assistant. She reveals Mona isn’t there. Sal reveals neither is Beto.

Beto and Mona roll up I think to the Belles Artes in the carriage. Beto goes out to get the music maker and Mau calls on the cell. Mona tells him she’s occupied, she'll be there later so tough.

Beto waxes poetic about how much he cares for Mona for his whole life, he gets down on one knee pops out a ring, and boom. Pops the question.

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EPISODE #126 (Univision); #131 (Mexico):
* Santi tells Barbie that he will be leaving town as soon as possible; he wants to get as far away from Aurora as possible. Barbie agrees and thinks that is what is best. Santi leaves. She smirks and thought bubbles that now she won't have to share Aurora and the baby with anyone.

* Franco returns home. Steve tells him what happened at the apartment with Venus; that Venus has agreed to keep quiet about the plan with the condition that they go through with the whole plan for Camilo to fall in love and walk down the aisle with Lovely. Steve says that Venus pretty much thinks all men are the same -- PIGS. Franco says Fer thinks the same thing right now. Steve is impactado (stunned). Franco explains Fer's tirade and revelation about accidentally seeing Gardenia kissing him in the kitchen, and that he had no choice but to let her continue thinking he's a womanizer (he can't just come out and explain the whole truth about his identity and plan to her right now). Then Franco tells him that Barbie called - Don Artemio has agreed to meet with them. Steve is stunned. They discuss AB, Ana Gregoria, Soledad and the links with the Elizalde family and Barbie herself. Then they discuss a plan for dealing with AB.

* In the car, Barbie thought bubbles to herself about her own little schemes.

* Aurora talks with Mother Superior in her room. Aurora is almost content with Santi's fury and anger when he left the convent. Mother S and Aurora discuss if he knows about Camilo - Aurora says no; she's grateful that he doesn't; she doesn't want him to go to jail for murder. Aurora loves Santi way too much. Mother S. gives her some advice about telling Santi about the baby and the truth. Aurora says she can't do that.

* Natasha and Camilo enjoy a 'roll in the hay' in Camilo's bedroom at the apartment.

* Franco and Steve discuss his going with Barbie to meet AB. Steve wonders what would happen if he didn't go. Franco has no choice - he has to go; for the sake of Barbie's trust as well as to rescue Lili.

* Fer talks with Gardenia in her office about what happened at Las Animas, and with Franco. Fer is totally disillusioned with Franco. Gardenia is totally nervous about what Fer is supposedly talking about. Fer says that Franco had no response or excuse for what happened. Gardenia is still clueless. Fer finally reveals that by accident she saw her and Franco kissing. Just then Flor enters and interrupts - Sr. Villasano has returned. Fer tells her to have him wait for her by her car in the parking garage. Flor leaves.

* In the reception area, Flor escorts Sr. Villasano down to the parking lot.

* In the office, Fer sits down with Gardenia and asks her point blank if Franco forced her to kiss him in any way. Gardenia pauses to think - stands up - and says 'more or less'. Fer wants to know for sure, was it more or less? Gardenia starts to shake, and squeaks, "Yes." Fer consoles her and thanks her for telling the truth. Fer leaves. Gardenia grumbles to herself.

* Barbie and Franco are in the car, driving to AB's mansion. Barbie gives Franco advice on the rules about dealing with AB - he's dangerous so they have to on guard at all times. She tells him how to act around the guy so they can get him to trust them, and have an opportunity to rescue Lili.

* Fer meets with Villasano in the parking garage. He hands her a file with valid proof about Damian's dirty dealings.

* Damian has lunch with his mommy. He is annoyed about Villasano's continuing witch hunt against him. He is also frustrated by Fer's love affair with Franco and her wanting a divorce. Mom is stunned. Damian yells. Mom has to calm him down and not cause a horrible scene. She consoles and advises him how to win Fer back. He grumbles that he's tried everything he knows and has failed miserably. She tells him to be creative, seduce Fer with every weapon he's got. She tells him that he's a much better man than Franco.

* Villasano continues to tell Fer about the trial, the case and all the evidence that points to Damian being the kingpin thief. Villasano also tells Fer what Damian's lawyer has been saying to him. Fer is totally interested in his story, and asks who the witness was. Villasano shows her the papers - she discovers that the key witness was Barbie! (She's totally impactado!)

* Barbie and Franco continue their discussion in the car about their alliance and how dangerous and powerful AB really is. Franco wonders what Barbie has to gain going against AB. All Barbie says is that you won't believe it.

* Fer tries to write a check to help Villasano with his case. Villasano stops her - he doesn't want the money; he wants justice for his mom. Fer promises to help get just that.

* They arrive at the mansion. Franco climbs out and looks around the grounds. Barbie tells him, "Let's go. AB awaits inside." Franco mutters, "Don Artemio Bravo."

* Priscilla sits in bed, crocheting something with yellow yarn. Tomasa enters carrying a baby crib with all the lace and fabric decorating it and a big red bow on top. Prissy thinks it's from Vladimir. Tomasa says that she can't wait for a little Elizalde to be running around the house. Tomasa leaves. Priscilla reads the card and is really happy. Cell phone rings. She answers. It's Vladimir - he's in a panic about a letter from Rolando. Priscilla is upset.

* As they wait on the steps, Franco and Barbie discuss AB and her relationship with him. Men come out to escort them inside.

* Fer sits at her desk and thinks about what Villasano's told her. Damian enters waving a white flag. She's not in the mood. Damian wants peace and sweep her away for their long-awaited honeymoon. She glares at him.

* In the office, Barbie leaves Franco alone. Franco looks around and is impactado to be face to face with the one and only cigar-smoking Don Artemio Bravo.

* Damian hands Fer a red jewelry box. She asks what it is. He tells her to open it. She opens it and reads the note - about a romantic overnight at the honeymoon suite of the local hotel. He explains his idea of the romantic honeymoon evening he has planned. She acts super surprised - but really isn't interested. Damian asks if he should call and confirm with the hotel. Fer sighs and says, yes, call to confirm.

* Priscilla goes to Vladimir's apartment to retrieve the letter. Vladimir lets her in. He complements her on her beauty. Priscilla is anxious and demands the letter. Vladimir leaves to find it.

* Fer assures Damian that she's sincere in her acceptance. He blows a kiss to her and leaves.

* AB tells Franco that for their first encounter, it's best for them to do so alone - that's why Barbie left the room.

* Vladimir searches and searches his bedroom for the letter - he doesn't find it. Priscilla is impatient and bangs on the door; what's up in there? do you have the letter or is this a trick? Vladimir admits that this is no trick. She asks what the letter said. He says that her brother stated that he knows everything about the two of them. Priscilla is paranoid that her brother may tell her dad. Vladimir is in a panic in the bedroom - he can't find the letter anywhere.

* At the reception desk, Gardenia is notably 'shaken and stirred'. Flor asks what's wrong? Gardenia hems and haws in response, and is saved when Fer calls on the phone that she needs to speak with Flor in her office. Flor leaves. Gardenia mumbles to herself what she should do with the secrets.

* Franco talks with AB about AB's men breaking in and searching Franco's home without authorization or notification. Barbie enters the office.

* Flor and Fer are in the office. Fer needs a friend right now, more than ever before. She's scared and feels really alone. Flor swears on her parents' graves that she will always be there as a friend. Fer continues that she needs to confide in someone and wonders if she can confide in Flor. Flor assures her she can. Forlorn Santi enters. Flor leaves. Santi tells Fer that he's dead inside. They hug.

* Barbie joins the discussion with AB and Franco. AB talks to Barbie and Franco in riddles about trust and confidence. Franco is curious. AB explains that trust is the only way he will let Franco get anywhere near Lili. Franco mutters, Trust. AB says, "Now you understand me." Franco and AB stare at each other.

* Santi explains to Fer the story that Barbie told him - that an unknown intruder entered and slept with Aurora. It was painful to hear it; and especially painful when Aurora confirmed it. Fer is stunned. Santi plans to travel to Italy for an Art Expo. Fer wonders about Aurora? Santi doesn't want to see her or have anything to do with her. Fer is confused.

* Aurora is gardening in the convent courtyard. She recalls Santi's tirade.

* Fer wants to know what happened with Aurora. Santi's angry and doesn't want to repeat it. He only says that Barbie told him.

* Gardenia tells Flor that Fer saw her and Franco kissing. Flor is stunned.

* Santi accepts/believes Barbie's story. Fer is stunned and angry and reminds Santi they can never trust the Hyena. Santi demands to know why not. Fer finally yells that Barbie is the reason why their sister Lili has been stuck in the sanitarium for a crime she didn't commit - that Barbie is the real person who murdered their mother! Santi is 'wide-eyed, open-mouthed' stunned.

* Franco and Barbie listen as AB explains the conditions for Franco having permission to visit Lili at the mansion; that Lili will never leave the mansion for any reason, except when AB says so or he dies!

ADVANCE: Find out tomorrow what happens when Fer tells Santi the truth about Barbie murdering their mother and blaming Lili for the crime; Anibal finding Priscilla in Vladimir's apartment; and Barb and AB watch Franco and Lili intently to see if Lili reveals Franco's real identity or not.

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Angelica encourages Paloma to pick a path of her own choosing when deciding on a career. Paloma fears that she will forget Inaki. Angelica reassures her.

Orlando tells Emiliano that he has a date with Camila on Friday. Emiliano is glad to hear it. He tells Orlando that since her divorce she has not dated anyone. Orlando tells Emiliano that he could end up being his step-father in law. Emiliano tells him that it won't happen. He only has eyes for Paloma.

Paloma tells Romina that everyone was nice to her today. Aron comes up and tells Paloma that he hasn't been able to see her and wanted to give her a hug. If there is anything that she needs, a shoulder to cry on or to talk, she can count on him.

Monica, Camila's assistant, tells her that it's too bad Rafael is married. She wants someone just like him for Camila.

Rafael wants Camila to put in new ideas on the ceramics if it's a success. And the next time he sees her he'll tell her. Joel asks when the time comes if he can do it instead. Why asks Rafael. Joel tells him that he is interested in her. Rafael tells him that Camila is going out with Orlando and that he wouldn't want anyone to hurt her.

Camila thinks to herself that Diana is very fortunate to have a man love her the way Rafael does. She calls Macarena and wants to know if they can meet up later, she needs some advice.

Aron tells Paloma that his parents and brother died in an accident. He believes that if he is the only one that was saved, then it must be for a reason. What he doesn't know. The same as you. That is why I identify with you. I want us to be friends. Paloma agrees. Aron thinks that Carlota will be okay with it since she tried to hook them up.

Carlota receives a call from Acadia. She wants to remind Carlota of the amount of money she wants in order to keep her silence. Carlota gets mad and hangs up. She then jumps down Rufi's throat for not answering the phone. She can't do everything she yells to Rufi. Then yells at Macarena to get out of her way. Macarena asks Rufi what is Carlota's problem. Rufi doesn't know and wonders if anything happened at the church. Macarena says nothing happened. Then says maybe she's annoyed that I asked her to help me give Padre Jacinto a going away party. Paloma comes in. Rufi asks her where she got the flower. Paloma replies that Aron gave it to her. He was so nice to me and asked me to be friends. Macarena thinks it's a wonderful idea. Rufi asks Macarena if she told Paloma the latest news. What news asks Macarena. That you are going on a date with the doctor replies Rufi. Paloma thinks it's a great idea and maybe then the curse that fall on us woman in this house will be broken.

Acadia is coming down the stairs with a neighbor. Acadia tells her that if she doesn't see her around it's because she will be on vacation.

Carlota is sitting in her room and Rufi comes in saying that dinner is ready. Carlota says to start without her because she is not hungry. She says out loud that she has to do something.

Romina comes to visit Emiliano. She locks the door and tells Emiliano that she still has not heard any news about her father. She wonders if he might be dead. It's a possibility since you have not heard from him in years. Romina tells him that since the death of Inaki and no news on her father it makes me want to live life to the fullest. It makes me want to do things that I want to do. She starts kissing him, but he interrupts saying someone could come in. Romina tells him that she understands that he was close to Inaki and that his death affected him, but it also affected her. She needs comfort from him and wants to be with him in the biblical sense. She starts kissing him again. He stops her and says that I can die tomorrow, but that does not give me the reason to act irresponsible. Romina is upset and says I hope that you are not rejecting me because you have another woman in your head.

Camila tells Macarena that her ex-husband is trying to contact her and she doesn't know if she should show the letter to Romina. Macarena tells her that she cannot keep him away if he finally wants to see his daughter. But he cannot use Camila to get to Romina.

Rufi comes home from errands and sits down to look at pictures taken on the night that Inaki and his mom came officially to ask for Paloma's hand in marriage. Paloma walks in and sees the picture of her and Inaki and takes it from Rufi. She starts crying and runs out of the room.

Camila rips up the letter and says that is exactly what I want to hear. I am going to start living my life and proceeds to tell Macarena that she has a date with Orlando. Macarena says I hope that it will be the first and many more to follow. Camila then tells her that she is Rafael's silent partner. Macarena tells her that she is a great person. And it's time for you to be happy.

German tells Romina that he is with Liliana and he can't keep doing this every time she wants. Romina asks him if he wants to be with her. German says of course, but Liliana is about to come here. Suddenly Liliana comes in and yells out what is Romina doing here? German nervously tries to explain, but Liliana stops him. She knows why and walks out. Romina just grins.

Macarena tells Camila that she is going out with the doctor. Camila thinks it's a great idea. It's time for them to live there life. Macarena reminds her that there is/was only one man for her. How do I move on asks Macarena.

Carlota goes to see an attorney and wants to know if she can take out a large amount of money. She gives him a card and he writes down her balance. Do you want to take it all he asks. Yes replies Carlota and I want it in cash. He tells her that he has to find out if he has that amount in cash first.

Camila tells Macarena that life is giving her another chance and not to let it get away. It's time to live your life.

The attorney tells Carlota that he doesn't have the cash on hand, but he will tomorrow.

Paloma is at church talking to God. She knows that she has to move on, but she can't. She wants Inaki next to her.

Emiliano is reminiscing about his conversation with Paloma. He remembers telling her that he cares for her and she replies that she cares for him too.

Paloma is walking out of the church and runs into Emiliano. Paloma cries that she misses Inaki so much and doesn't want to forget him. He tells her to live with his memory. He takes off his jacket and wraps it around her. She drops the picture of her and Inaki on the ground when their faces come within inches of each other. She pulls away and walks off.

Carlota is running home in the rain and meets the good doctor. She tells the doctor that she wants to talk to him. She knows that he asked Macarena out on a date, but thinks that it's inappropriate. Why he asks. She tells him that Macarena is his patient and that they are too old for romances at their age. He tells her that he doesn't agree with her. Macarena is his patient, but he is not taking advantage of her. If she accepts the date, then she doesn't think anything is wrong with it. Carlota tells him that Macarena is not one to make good decisions. If you knew about her past then you would never have asked her out. The good doctor says that he doesn't need to know her past. Your sister has everything a man could want. Carlota gives him the stink eye. The good doctor says that he is sure that he is not the only man who would give his life for her.

Emiliano is at the church looking for guidance when a padre comes up to him and asks him if he needs to talk. Emiliano tells him it's about a woman. He can't forget about her. The padre says that the best way to get over this problem is to stay away from her.

Cristobal comes to pay a visit to Natalia. He tells her that the promise she wanted him to make regarding getting close to Paloma will not be fulfilled. Why asks Natalia. Because I do not want to see anyone from that family. Natalia doesn't understand why. Paloma is a great girl and needs someone like him. She cannot get close to her, because of Alonso. She wants to avoid more problems with him. She understands Alonso's reason, but not his. Cristobal says he just can't do it. She wants to know if there is any connection with that family and the girl that he fell in love with. He's saved from answering when Alonso and his daughter come home. They are introduced and Cristobal takes his leave. Alonso asks Natalia if that is the same Cristobal that she was going to marry. Yes she replies. Then why didn't you tell me that you found him again asks Alonso. Because I didn't think it was important enough to tell you responds Natalia. For it not being so important, I just find it strange that your ex in our house talking to you. Natalia fires back that did you not notice that she is a priest? And replies Alonso. Don't get your panties in a wad responds Natalia. When I took Sagraio to take first communion classes, I met up with him again. And I was glad, because I didn't get to have closure. He came here to say goodbye because he is leaving town. Yes I was going to marry, but I didn't. I don't appreciate your jealously and he has no interest in me. But what about you asks Alonso. She gets pissed and walks away.

Paloma is in her room smelling Emiliano's jacket. Rufi comes in and says that she is sorry about the pictures. She didn't know she was in the kitchen. It's all my fault also that you came home wet. Let me make you a tea while you go and take a bath. Paloma gives Rufi Emiliano's jacket and asks her to return it to him at his job. Rufi agrees and asks her if she wants to send a message. Paloma says no.

Romina is pissed that men lately have been turning her down. She calls the investigator and wants to know the status. He tells her that her father has returned, but doesn't have his address yet. She is ecstatic. He will have an address for her soon.

German goes to see Liliana and tries to explain. Liliana says stuff it. I know you went out with me to forget Romina. Don't worry, I am not going to act like I did the last time. I do not want to see you again.

Carlota comes home and is greeted by the attorney who is handling Paloma's estate. He is going on vacation and wanted to talk about Paloma's inheritance.

Emiliano goes to ring Romina's bell, but can't. He walks across the street and looks up to Paloma's balcony. Then walks away.

Rafael comes home. He asks Diana why she wanted him to come back home. Because she loves him. That's wierd replies Rafael. Because I do not feel you love or affection. Your actions tell me otherwise. What do you mean replies Diana. First off that picture. You have not hung it up or returned it. Diana says that you are very dramatic. I was just in a bad mood. But don't worry, I will not be returning it. You gave it to me. I haven't hung it up yet, because I was waiting for us to do it together. Do you have a hammer and nails? Oh, I forgot. I'll get it tomorrow replies Diana. Rafael hopes she's telling the truth. She gives him kisses as her answer.

Camila misses her picture that she sold Rafael. The cleaning lady says that he must be special for her to part with it then. This is a business and I had to part with it. Cleaning lady doesn't believe her.

The attorney thinks that it's time for Paloma to know about her inheritance. Carlota is not in agreement. Paloma is to depressed. The attorney thinks that this will make her happy. Carlota thinks they should wait until she's 21, because girls her age at 18 still act like there 15. He understands, but that is not what her brother wanted. Carlota tries to make him see reason, but the attorney says it is what is written. I lost reception for a minute and lost the rest.

Tomorrow: Macarena accepts her date with the doctor; Emiliano smells his jacket which has Paloma's scent on it; Romina says that one day she will marry Emiliano; Paloma tells Carlota that she doesn't care what people think and Carlota gives Acadia the money

Labels: amor

Backwash: Romina sprinkles chili powder on her lollipop and suggests to Paloma that Carlota has been acting too nice. Could she be responsible for Iñaki’s death? Meanwhile, the wicked witch sits in her study reading a book. I tried really hard to figure out what she’s reading, but this isn’t in HD. I’m pretty sure it has a naked torso on the cover, though. Carlota! I’m shocked! I guess she really does have the books which substitute for the internet. The phone rings, and Arcadia says they need to chat.

Fresh swill: Paloma is in serious denial, and says Cruelota may be evil but she would kill no one, much less Iñaki. Get real, says Romina, of course she would, and it would much more likely be Iñaki than some nobody, because eliminating him gives Cruel power over Paloma once again. Paloma still insists that young healthy Iñaki just woke up dead of a heart attack, but Romina sagely says heart attacks can be provoked.

Carlota tells Arcadia they have nothing to discuss; the case is closed, and don’t call again or Carlota will have her arrested for extortion.

Paloma continues to insist that Cruel could never kill anyone because she’s super religious. Apparently religious history is not in the curriculum at Paloma’s school. Romina tells her to believe whatever she wants, but she might consider that everyone close to her dies and Cruel keeps telling her that she is responsible.

Carmen gives Emiliano the medallion and photo to give to Paloma. She thanks him for being such a good friend to her son and says she understands why Iñaki said Emiliano was the only one he’d trust to take care of Paloma. The doorbell rings, and Emiliano goes off to answer it before he can ask whether Iñaki actually left Paloma to him in his will.

Orlando struts into Camila’s shop and, after the necessary words of shock and loss regarding Iñaki, Orlando asks Camila to dinner. She accepts, just as Rafael appears.

Carmen’s visitor is that lousy rat Alonso. She jumps up in surprise, letting something in her lap fall to the ground. They did a good job with her makeup; she looks genuinely destrozada rather than perfectly made up but with a big glycerine tear as so many telenovela ladies do. Anyway, he says he wants to go with her to Spain to put the ashes wherever she wants, and he asks for her forgiveness for being such an idiot, and hopes Iñaki can also forgive him from wherever he is. Heaven, Alonso. Trust me, we viewers know he was angelic even if you couldn’t see it. Carmen actually hugs him and gets snot and tears all over his sweater.

Carlota intercepts Romina as she descends the stairs just to remind her that she’s only letting her visit Paloma because of the current circumstances; it doesn’t mean she thinks she’s an acceptable friend or anything. Romina retorts that she knows very well how mean and controlling Cruel is, and she isn’t fooled by the recent nice act. Romina had better watch her back. If people keep talking to Auntie Maim we won’t have any characters left by the end of the story.

Rafael and Orlando are charmed, I’m sure, to meet each other, and they both sign up for the mutual admiration society centered on Emiliano. That Emiliano, what a guy, says Orlando. I say, show us, don’t tell us. After Orly leaves, Rafa tells Camila that thanks to her help with the designs, they have a new investor and all is well! She acts believably surprised. Then he says he wants to buy a painting for the two-faced harpy, oops, I mean for his lovely wife, and Cami says the previous one has already been sold so they go to choose another.

Meanwhile, dumb cluck Diana is heading out to the rosticería to buy the chicken for dinner and runs into Inés. Diana gives up the hot gossip…she and Rafael have reconciled; the poor man just could not live without her and beeeeeegged to be taken back. Her poor henpecked husband might possibly have experienced that from another perspective more closely aligned with reality. Inés is still politely “concerned” about the factory and all the people who will be out of work, but Diana says not to worry, the factory is better than ever and will be the most important in the region. She lets Inés twist her arm (Inés says nothing and Diana barely takes a breath) into confessing that she, Diana, was the one who came up with the great new product line that saved the day. Inés thinks Diana is such a great wife.

Paloma is still sitting in bed musing on Romina’s suspicions, and she quickly throws the comforter over the huge stash of junk food Romina left as Carlota flings open the door. Paloma can’t lick a lollipop and look at a possible murderer simultaneously without choking, and the secret is revealed when Carlota runs over and sits on the bed to pull Paloma’s arms over her head and smack her back. Carlota says not to worry, that dear Romina is a good girl, just a little misguided. Paloma looks at her sideways and scans for clues.

Rufi and Macarena prepare dinner and discuss Mac’s potential date with the doc. Mac says she hasn’t decided whether to go, but they’re still mourning (en luto) so it’s too soon anyway. Rufi says to go out and get on with life would set a good example for Paloma. She thinks Mac has to do it to keep her promise to Sagrario, even if she only goes out one time. Mac finally agrees but emphasizes that she’s only doing it for Paloma. Sheesh, what a martyr.

Emiliano drops by the witchery to deliver the goods to Paloma. That’s not a euphemism; not yet.

Romina, meanwhile, has dropped by her mother’s shop to attempt to control her mom’s life. She notices the new flowers from Orlando and is not happy to hear that Camila has accepted a date with him when Romi doesn’t want her to marry again. Camila rolls her eyes and says she’s not thinking of marriage, she just wants to go out and have friends and live while she can. Romina says in that case Camila shouldn’t complain when she makes plans regarding Emiliano or her father.

Rafael brings the new painting home to surprise Diana. She hates it. She only wants paintings by famous artists, so she tells him to return it. He’s sick of her attitude (that was a short honeymoon) and says she’ll never change, and he’s not going to return the painting but she’s welcome to do it herself.

Emiliano asks Paloma how she feels. Well, duh, dude. He gives her the photo and medallion and says that Carmen also asked him to take care of her. He tries to console her but she is obviously inconsolable, but he still tries to find a silver lining by pointing out that she made Iñaki’s last days so happy he would certainly have preferred that to a long, long life without her. They agree they will still be good friends and they both say te quiero. Paloma sobs and Emiliano looks at her all moony-like. Musical flashback of happy Iñaki memories.

The song (Fin del Capítulo by Tommy Torres):
Ya no llores, mi niña
Ya no mas corazón
Sé que duele tanto, tanto
Cuando en el alma muere una ilusión
Muere una ilusión
Yo te doy mi palabra
Que afuera ya salió el sol
Es tan difícil ver el cielo
Cuando el dolor nubla tu corazón
Nubla tu corazón
Aunque tu cuento de princesa
merece un final mejor
Mañana vas a darte cuenta
Que en este capítulo
Él es el que perdió
Seca ya tu carita
Y arréglate el camisón
Él no merece tus lagrimas y
Yo te aseguro que mañana estarás mejor
Un poquito mejor
Y aunque tu cuento de princesa
Merece un final mejor
Mañana vas a darte cuenta
Que es tan claro, amor
Él es el que perdió
Que no hay mal que por bien no venga
No es tanta contradicción
Cuando es muy fuerte la tormenta
No ves el horizonte, no
Y aunque tu cuento de princesa
Merece un final mejor
Mira en mis ojos y date cuenta
Es tan claro, amor
Él es el que perdió.

My hack translation:
Don’t cry anymore, my child
No more, heart
I know it hurts so, so much
When in the soul an illusion dies
An illusion dies
I give you my word
Outside the sun is gone
It’s so hard to see the sky
When pain clouds your heart
Clouds your heart
Even though your princess story
Deserves a better ending
Tomorrow you’ll realize
That in this matter
He is the one who lost
Dry your little face
And fix your shirt
He doesn’t deserve your tears and
I assure you that tomorrow you’ll be better
A little better
And even though your princess story
Deserves a better ending
Tomorrow you’ll realize
That it’s so obvious, love
He is the one who lost
That there’s no bad but that some good comes
It’s not such a contradiction
When the storm is very strong
You don’t see the horizon
And even though your princess story
Deserves a better ending
Look in my eyes and realize
It’s so clear, love
He is the one who lost


Some days later:

Natalia strolls with Cristóbal in the church yard and tells him they’ve just returned from taking Iñaki’s ashes to Spain, and Alonso is still very disturbed and wants the family to go on a trip and spend time together. Cris offers condolences and advises her to do it. He tells her he’s definitely going to Real del Monte, and she asks him to pay special attention to poor Paloma.

Back at the big house, Paloma decides she is going to return to school the next day.

Over at the office, the Emiliano Admiration and Support Society holds a meeting. Orlando is so worried about Emiliano burying himself in his work and never leaving the office that he tries to get him to come along to the Express office to mail a package. When Emiliano bursts into tears Orly figures out that this is about Iñaki and Paloma. Emiliano bizarrely says he would never have wanted Iñaki to die. “Well, of course, none of us would,” says Orlando. “But none of you are in love with Paloma!,” Emiliano wails. Well, how does he know? Orlando says it isn’t his fault Iñaki died, regardless, and he never betrayed his friend so he has no reason to feel guilty. But Emiliano is all conflicted and doesn’t know how to act around Paloma now. Orlando tells him to get on with life and quit wallowing.

Romina calls Germán at work and complains that Emiliano works all the time and doesn’t pay any attention to her. He correctly interprets this as a booty call and his little angel and devil start to battle it out.

Paloma returns to school and gets lots of compassion from a nun and Angélica.

Carlota and Macarena stroll past the church and Carlota notes that now everything is back to normal. Mac runs off to see Padre Jacinto, giving Arcadia a chance to seal her doom. Carlota tells her not to be foolish (necia) but Arcadia is apparently suicidal because she tells Cruel she knows that she poisoned Iñaki with belladonna. Cruel says no one will believe her, and how dare she try to defame upright respectable her and cause more pain to the families who are mourning? Arcadia doesn’t give up, but shows her a number and says she has three days to come up with the money. In totally unrelated news, guess who probably has less than three days to live?

Mac returns and says the padre is definitely leaving, and Cruelota should help her plan a goodbye party, and a welcoming for the new priest. Oh, won’t that be fun?

Cris packs up his stuff; he’s planning to go in a few days. The senior priest gives him a little cross figurine as a token of thanks. Cris drops an envelope out of a book he’s packing, and picks it up and looks at something inside. He tells the pictures (I’m guessing, we don’t see them) you were my only love, but that’s all in the past and I’m going to bury the pain in Real del Monte. Then he tears up the pictures and chucks them in the wastebasket.

Paloma tells Angélica she’s wondering whether someone killed Iñaki. Angi thinks she’s just looking for something to blame since she’s angry and confused about his death. Paloma moves on and says she wants to get a scholarship and go to college which would make Iñaki proud of her. Maybe she will study music, since that’s what he loved. Angi says she should definitely go to school, but she should study what she likes and lead her own life; Iñaki would be proud of that. Paloma is worried she’ll forget him; Angi assures her it won’t happen.

Emiliano is happy that Orlando is going out with Camila. Orly says maybe he’ll become Emiliano’s stepdad-in-law, but Emiliano thinks that’s unlikely as he’s only stuck with Romina until he manages to make a breakup stick.

Avances: Rafael praises Camila’s fine qualities. Aron tries to bond with Paloma. Cruelota plots. Romi and Germy are caught by Liliana in flagrante flirtigo. Emiliano and Paloma stand together in the rain, and we all know what that means.

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