Caray, Caray!

Queridos, lo siento but I am far too tired to stay up any later tonight to get a recap done and I seriously doubt I will have any time tomorrow, either. Please fill each other in in the comments and I hope to be back next week. Perdoname.

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Nope, not recapping Part II. But I'll throw out a few paragraphs for you all to build on. I have Jorge's problem and for the life of me can't remember skanky lawyer's name. But he's trying to move in on Rosario and Jorge's giving him the stink eye. Marcos seconds that emotion.

Rafa's giving the stink eye also...to that fellow Varona who's dancing with Ale at the party. Bebe finally convinces Ale and Rafa to dance together and oh my, it's "Amarte a la Antigua." They're stiff at first, trying to dance separately, but Ale's emotions get the better of her. She grabs him, they dance, she closes her eyes and...... nada. But I sure was hoping.

Alejandra leaves for home. Susana and Dandy do also. VickyVickyVicky crashes the party and scours the environs looking for her Licenciado Medina. Eventually she hunts him down and insists he take her around to meet all the folks. Marking her territory big-time.

Elsewhere, the General takes offense when Ramiro insinuates that she's emotionless. A colleague, a party member, but not a Female, he maintains. This discussion, along with copious drinking and dancing, continues until they end up kissing, grappling and rolling passionately on the floor of a deserted office. Were it not for VickyVickyVicky's unfortunate appearance at the party, who knows what would have happened? Vicky doesn't get lucky, and neither does Ramiro.

Marino, ever the heat-seeking missile, moves in on a number of females, hoping to find someone who'll give him a daughter. Seems he only has sons. Vicky, among others, strikes him as a likely prospect. Go Marino!.

Claudia, in a noble attempt to relax Beltran (yeah, right) takes off his tie, loosens his collar, promises a massage, all the while treating him to an up close and personal view of her bodacious assets. He appears on the verge of a stroke. This cozy get-together is also interrupted by Miss Vicky who wants to be introduced to absolutely everybody. And while she's at it, fire all the luscious females. Especially that Claudia.

Pepeto, another heat-seeking missile, is making time with Rosaura, even though he doesn't have an "apellido" like her high-falutin' husband and socialite friends. One small peck evolves into a number of lip-numbing kisses. And they weren't faking it. When she finally staggers back, the actress playing Rosaura has a bad case of razor burn on her chin. After her departure, Pepeto takes up with the next randy female in line, a very cooperative Claudia.

Vicky unveils her plan for the evening as she and Rafa take a taxi home. Not home. Nope, take us to the Bunny? Rabbit? Hotel. ( Caught the word "conejos". ) Trust her to pick a fertility symbol for their love fest. Alas, Rafa has to be home early. No can do. But he promises tomorrow night they'll go to a hotel and make love. Wanna bet his dinner with Marian Celeste nixes that plan? Sure hope so.

The evening ends with Ramirez trying to have a heart to heart with slimebuddy Marino. Ramirez has seen the sadness and the loneliness of all his women, and their children. It's not right. Marino is cruel to women. And he has way too many. This sermonette falls on deaf ears and Marino slams out, leaving Ramirez to the tender company of the skinny drunk guy who wants to tell him all about his past as a Lucha Libre fighter. Another likely story.

Previews:
Well, for one thing, a great shot of our fave, Rubi. Wearing a USA shirt and jockey shorts printed with dollar bills. At least that's what it looked like. Take 'em by desert storm Rubi. You can do it, girl.

Here's Maria's recap of Part II. She did both hours in record time and hers is a lot more detailed than my rendition. Kudos to you, Maria, and mil gracias as well.


At the house Quintana asks Rosario if she was ever in love. Touching her cheek he tells her that his goal is to make her happy.

After Claudia saves Beltran from being talked to death by Ramiro he designates her to be his guardian angel and to keep him company in his office, so that people don't come to him asking for raises or bug him otherwise.

Rafa is loading on tequila looking jealous. When Ale comes back, Rafa wants to know, why she refused to dance with him, and danced with the other licenciado. She tells him that nobody thinks she had romance with him, but with Rafa quite the opposite. Bebe steps in an a negotiator and asks both what do they want: Rafa wants to dance with Ale, Ale will obey her boss. They start to dance to "Amarte a la Antiqua".

It looks like Dandy's mixture is working al right, at least with Pepeto and Rosaura and Himenez and Generala. Himenez gets a promise from Generala to finally get to know a real women.

Vicky arrives at AutoSiglo telling the guard that she came for her boyfriend.

Ale and Rafa dance together. Rafa admits that he can't stand to see Ale with other men. Ale responds that since he has a novia and she has a novio that's the way it will be and the fact that they dance together at the party is contributing to further confusions. Ale leaves for her office. There is a round of applause at this moment. Rafa follows Ale short after to the office.

Vicky has managed to crash the party. Marino and Ramiro direct her to Rafa and Ale's office and drool about the damage they will do if Vicky finds Rafa and Ale in action. Plus VVV will be single then and will give Marino a girl.

Vicky walks into the office. It turns out the writers took us on a stress ride and happily Rafa is alone. Rafa decides they too should go home, but Vicky wants to make sure everyone in the company knows his novia.

Rosaura took a breather in the kitchen and is all worried about loosing her prestige dancing with the boys without names. Pepeto walks in wanting a farewell kiss. Even though it's ethically and socially wrong in Rosaurs'a value system they end up kissing passionately.

Elvira is ready to receive her husband home with a baseball bat. In the meantime she talks with her mom, who suggests that her husband could be cheating on her. Elvira does not think so, but just in case she will Ramirez and then die of sadness.

She might as well, since Himenez finally gets to know the true women in Generala and they kiss too.

Rafa takes happy Vicky around town to introduce her, but for Vicky the mission is not accomplished until she meets his boss, who at the same time is engaging in and massage and more with his guardian angel Claudia.

Vicky gets to meet Beltran wants to talk to him about many things, but Beltran leaves. She tells Rafa that she needs an appointment with him tomorrow.

Claudia walks in on Rosaura and Pepeto. Rosaura tells Pepe to forget about what just happened and goes home. Pepeto is now free to make up with Claudia in girls bathroom.

Rafa gets to see Ramirez making out with Generala. His wife calls right after they finish a long kiss.

Since Hazlo is working on everyone Ramiro decides to tell Marino a secret that is his opinion has been affecting their friendship for a long time. They go to a bar. He thinks that Marino is cruel with his women. They need love, care they are so lonely. He thinks they should have the freedom to look for other men. Marino tells him that nobody gets involved with his women. He pushes Ramiro off his chair and leaves.

Rafa and Vicky get into the taxi, and Vicky tells the driver to go to hotel, the same one where they always used to have cositas. Rafa needs to get up tomorrow. They go home. At home he promises her that tomorrow they will go to a luxurious hotel.

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part 1

In a bar the three vultures, Chavez, Marco and Quintana are cruising above the hacienda. Quintana offers silence for money.

Back at Auto Siglo the party is about to start. Ramirez gets a phone call from his wife. He is cheered up by his colleagues to go stand up to her. "I have the right to be at a party with my colleagues" he yells and hangs up. Rosaura decided not call her husband and go home whenever the party is over.

Dandy is back with the bottle of Whisky. The team wonders if this will be enough to bring enough spirit to the party. Dandy will take care of that. He goes to Susana and asks her for some good essential oil (?). From her wide selection he picks one for hair and skin. He tells his colleagues that the mixture is called Hazele. In Egypt they use it for Kamasutra and he and Susi take it all the time to spice up their sex life. The ladies look forward to effect of the essence.

Now the official part of the party is starting. Beltran thanks everyone; Arcadia, Ale, Rafa, the mechanics, salesman, maintenance people for keeping this company alive for 12 years. Now Ramiro decides he needs to hold a speech.

Quintana pays a visit to Rosario. Rosario looks happy and offers him coffee. Few minutes later Marco comes by as well. Jorge wants to talk to Marko in his office.
Once alone Quintana is thinking and grinning in a villainous way that he has the family’s fortune and all the idiots under control.

At the Siglo Ramiro keeps stealing the spotlight with his lengthy speech until Dandy and Marino remove him from the podium.

The fun part of the fiesta is officially beginning and Rafa being the "great" dancer he is starts some dance moves. He asks Ale to dance with him, but she refuses. Two women, one young and skinny and one older and corpulent ask him to dance. Ale sends him off to dance with the less attractive one while she stands around looking bored.

On the way upstairs Marco makes a call to Chavez. Marco decides they need to contract someone to get rid of Quintana. It has to look like an accident.

In the office Jorge tells Marco that he is very worried about his little sister. Given Quintana's history Rosario is in great danger. Marco should hire back Azusena to watch them.

Dandy and Susana decide to skip the party. Marino is charming Beltran's secretary and tells her that she is the one who is going to give him a baby girl. The whole party gets to eavesdrop since they are standing in front of the microphone.

Ramirez now quite drunk, collects his guts and goes to Beltran and asks him for a raise. Generala takes him away takes him away saying that this is not the time to talk about that.

Rafa stopped dancing to talk to Ale. Se doesn't look like she is enjoying the fiesta. Rafa offers her a drink, but she denies. A young executive asks Ale to dance and off they go. Rafa looks very jealous.

Julieta gets suspicious of Jamie's behavior. Not only he tells her that she needs to learn how to be independent, but also Vicky calls him in the middle of their conversation and says that she wants get married with her novio and have a lot of babies. Then when Jaime gets the phone back she tells him to start helping her on her encounter with Rafa since the maternity clothes are the nearest future.

After she is done with Jamie she decides to stop by at Siglo and introduce herself to Rafa's colleagues.

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EPISODE #67:

* Juan and Koli are on the beach by the campfire. Juan explains the seaman symbols and traditions. Koli is upset; he thinks everyone (Remi and Juan) is abandoning him like his mom did. Juan assures his little friend that he will return; he will never abandon him. Juan looks up and points out his mom’s star and swears his vow.

* Arcadio, Leona and Rod are at Maria’s grave. Leona and Rod have their mouths covered and hide their faces as Arcadio cracks open the tomb. They are looking for family jewels, however when Arcadio opens the crypt up, there are no jewels inside. Leona is mortified and thinks someone broke into it and stole the jewels. Rod is disappointed and realizes the family is totally in financial ruins.

* Aimee is nervous looking out the window and pacing around the bedroom. Renato asks her what’s the matter. She claims that she’s worried about her dad and the loss of all their money. Renato hugs her and kisses her neck and tries to assure her. She is thought bubbling to herself if and when Juan will visit her tonight or tomorrow.

* Juan is still with Koli by the beach campfire.

* Renato seduces his wife and picks her up and takes her to bed. Aimee isn’t really in the mood - she’s still thought bubbling about Juan - but she concedes to her husband’s desires.

* Juan is alone watching the fire burn.

* Renato continues to kiss and make love to his wife. Aimee is still thought bubbling to herself how lucky she is because with Renato, she has wealth and a huge mansion, and with Juan she has passion.

* Juan throws something on the fire and watches it burn and says good-bye Aimee, good-bye heartbreak, forever.

* Gabe and Jimena say good night. He leaves. Tia G tells Jimena not to even dare see Gabe tomorrow or there will be grave consequences.

* Rod grumbles to Leona how humiliating it is to be broke. Leona loves him and wants to help. Rod doesn’t know how she can; she’s as broke as he is. Leona has hope. Rod tells her to ask Arcadio for assistance.

* Arcadio is in his little dungeon apartment grumbling to himself about Leona, Rod and where the missing jewels could have gone.

* Gabe waits in the office as Raul enters and starts talking. They discuss a missing daughter. Gabe accidentally mentions Sr. Aldama is his boss; Raul is surprised, he thought Sr. San Roman was his boss. Gabe quickly changes the subject back to business.

* Padres and daughter discuss having faith and hope that they will find little Angelita again.

* At the beach, fishermen and Gabe are in the main palapa hut discussing organizing themselves and choosing a leader. Gabe and Santos think Pedro should do it. Pedro accepts the appointment.

* Juan sits by himself, cooking a large fish. He thinks about first meeting Renato on horseback, then his talk with Renato about Aimee and Regina, then when Renato called Juan his friend. Juan mutters to himself about the friendship and how connected he and Renato really are - through the love of the same woman, the same passions, and the same hatred.

* Aimee joins Renato, Regina, Leona and Noel for breakfast. Noel and Renato start the conversation with talk about the ranch and rehiring Arcadio as head administrator. Leona is happy about Juan leaving. Aimee is visibly outraged that Juan left (she thought bubbles that he left without her again) and stands up. Aimee has to quickly explain to Renato and everyone that Juan was a diablo and an enemy of the family and she’s happy he’s gone. Leona agrees. During the discussion, Leona blurts out her suspicion that Juan is really Noel’s bastard son. Noel is upset and declares to everyone that what Leona said is a total and complete lie. He leaves the room. Aimee starts to rant about the suspicion of Leona and Rod losing the family’s money on a bad investment and everything that is happening. She can’t stand living there, she wants her daddy! She insults Auntie Leona. Renato tries to calm her down and get her to apologize to his mom. She won’t stop ranting. Clem and Regina gather around Aimee to help. Renato declares that if Aimee feels like she really can’t stand living on the ranch as his wife, he will give her a legal separation so she can go and live with her dad. Aimee continues her rant and is slapped.

* Regina and Clemencia pull Aimee into a bedroom. Aimee continues her rant about Juan leaving without her. She loves him so much. Regina and Clemencia try to reason with her about not tossing away everything she has with Renato. Aimee doesn’t care about Renato or the family; she only wants Juan.

* Leona and Renato stay in the dining hall. Leona tries to talk some sense into Renato and stay married to Aimee. Renato loves Aimee but if she doesn’t feel the same about him; what is the point of staying in a loveless marriage - he would rather just cut his losses now so he doesn’t end up with a marriage like his mom and dad have now. Leona refuses to permit the separation.

* While Gabe is still meeting with Raul, Rod stops by and interrupts. Rod needs Raul’s help with resolving his financial situation. Rod leaves. Raul and Gabe discuss Sr. Aldama’s interest in helping Rod financially. Gabe vaguely explains about the loan. Raul is intrigued.

* In the office, Renato demands that his dad (Noel) tell him the backstory about Juan. Noel and Renato sit down. Noel starts to tell his son the whole story. Noel tells Renato that Juan de Dios San Roman Montes de Oca is his cousin. Renato is muy impactado and can’t believe it. Noel explains how Maria fell in love with a local fisherman (Juan de Dios) and how Leona and Rod did everything they could to separate Juan and Maria and Juan Jr. They discuss what happened, why, and all the mysteries that still surround Juan’s life.

* Juan walks his horse down a wooded path. He thinks how he can’t return - he has to run as far away from Aimee as possible.

* Remiglio and “Malu” meet on the street. Remi is sad; Malu was thinking about Remiglio. A man stops by and calls out to “Lulu”. Remi is confused. “Malu” says the man has mistaken her for someone else.

* Alone in the living room, Marlene meets with Rod. She comes forward and tells him that her real name is Magda and she used to work for him in the past. She reveals all the jewels that she took from him. He is outraged and angry and threatens to throw her in jail for stealing. She counters with her own threat against him. She tells him to pay her in full what he actually still owes her for her services and to leave her daughter alone. Rod calls Rosie a ‘dirt bag whore’ like her mother. Marlene slaps him and stomps out the door.

* Rosie is working in the kitchen when the maid walks in and places more gifts on the table. Maid smiles and leaves. Rosie thinks the gifts are from Rod - Clem tells her that Rod didn’t give them; he is in financial ruins. Rosie is stunned. Clem then tells her that all the gifts are from her mom, Marlene/Magda. Rosie is angry - gathers up the gifts - and storms out the door.

* At the casino, Marlene is smiling and happy to see her daughter. Rosie dumps all the gifts on the floor and slaps Marlene for trying to bribe her with gifts. She tells Marlene to leave her alone, she wants nothing to do with her. As the argument heats up, Felipe enters the room and tries to defend Marlene’s position as Rosie’s mother. Rosie goes ballistic and attacks him also. She shouts to Marlene to leave her alone and stomps out the door. Marlene faints and Felipe calls the girls to help Marlene.

* Jimena and Regina sit and discuss life and love. Regina advises Jimena to listen to her heart. Jimena thinks she should fight for her love with Gabriel. Jimena then reads Regina’s palm and tells her that she will soon be married. Regina blushes.

* In the lonely palapa hut, Juan unpacks his belongings. He takes out his dad’s portrait and starts to talk and pray. He tells his dad that he too has found himself with a prohibited love (Aimee). He wonders why life is so cruel to keep repeating in this way?

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Let's skip the rehash. Beltran's got Medina and Alejandra in his office for a pep talk. Your mission, Medina, if you accept it, is to develop a close relationship with Marion Celeste. What a babe! Rafa agrees. Ale is annoyed and decides she's not needed for this "guy talk". Flounces out and the boys commiserate about how sensitive wimmin can be. Rafa admits that Vicky Vicky Vicky is definitely in that category.

Speaking of, she's busy working over Jaime. Moaning about the baby being born without a father. And musing about what her brothers could do to poor Jaime....unless he comes through and fixes up a carnal get-together with Rafa. Seems like they haven't done those "cositas" in a long while so she needs a get busy date pronto. Just to drive home the message, she gives Jaime three quick slaps in the face. This guy was born to be abused.

Back at the Big House, Big Rubi is incensed. Not happy about plans to move to the hacienda being cancelled. Even less happy with the decor in the current digs. Wants to throw the portrait of Jorge's adored Maria Consuelo out. And now she's gone too far. Hooray for Jorge. He quietly informs her that he's appreciated all she's done, but he's ready to take care of himself now. And the peace and harmony of the home is very important. His daughter, his sister, and the spirit of his wife are what counts. She zips up her uniform, packs those puppies in ,and adios Rubi.

And hello fiesta. Beltran has convened the sales staff to inform them today is the 12th anniversary of Auto Siglo and they're going to throw a cocktail party to celebrate. Big yawn. General jumps up and says the po' folks prefer a fiesta. Now there's interest. Okay, they'll be in charge and that's that.

We break for one of those weird random scenes. This time it's the beauty parlor and a shaggy old guy comes in wanting a haircut. Since he's hard of hearing, there are a lot of misunderstandings. clientes/dientes. muele, duele. He ends up coming on to the curvaceous lady and wants to party. Next! as Carlos would say.

Medina now gets up to talk and Marino stalks out. Too bad because Medina has parceled out his old list of clients and is sharing them with all the other sales people. Ramirez, ever the toady, is ready to give part of his list to Marino but our self-appointed stud is so sure of his superiority he tears it up. No need of your crumbs "migajas", thank you very much.

Rubi, on the other hand, wants a lot more than crumbs. Her silence is worth its weight in gold . Nope, how about dollars. Lots of green ones. Marcos is going to have to pay her to keep quiet about the financial hanky panky going on with the hacienda.

Chavez has the solution. Blackmailed for life by Rubi? No way. How about killing her? Marcos isn't up for that. As he points out" we're swindlers, not killers". Okay. Send her on a long trip then. Upshot? They talk her into heading to Iraq. And passing herself off as a North American. Yep. Perfect. Wave the flag, wear a badge. Speak English. They're gonna love you. Wait till all those rich, limousine driving sheiks get a hold of you. ( Thank God this is a comedy. I'm sure Rubi's excellent adventure in the Middle East will work out just fine. )

So back to Auto Siglo. It's another night of putting off Marcos and Vicky. Another night of Rafa and Alejandra thrown together, with the tequila flowing. Where will this go? We have the tedious phone calls, the bickering, the threats, the apologies. You've heard it all before. Let's move on.

Suddenly, a limousine pulls up and out steps Marian Celeste, with a couple of bodyguards. The Auto Siglo boys are entranced. So is Rosaura. She makes a game bid for Marian's attention...as in, your dad played golf with my husband's father. Same social circles yada yada. And if Medina can't help you, please come to me. Like that's gonna happen.

Marian sweeps in. Rafa quickly ends his phone call with Vicky. Alejandra smolders and the temperature in the office rises a good twenty degrees. First some gushing about the party. Too bad he left so early. The Mariachis arrived and it was so much fun dancing. Well hey, he loves to dance. Negotiates a few steps and she's entranced. They execute a rock an roll move (in my day it was called the jitterbug, I blush to admit) and then it's down to business.

Out in the sales foyer, Rosaura is filling in the staff on what Marian's really like. Seems she goes for the nacos. Chauffeurs, tennis pros, as bad as Princess Stefanie with her bodyguard romances. Takes 'em out to her country house (quinta) and has at it. (desfoga sus instintos sin limites) Wow. Sure 'nough, in the office, Marian is telling Medina they should seal the deal with a meal at her quinta the next day. And here's how it will go. Five trucks the first month, then five more the following month, until eventually they have replaced all their old fleet with new trucks from Auto Siglo. (anyone want to bet how this is going to go?)

Well, let's elevate our thoughts a little and join Jaime in church. He's praying fervently to Christ (Diosito) for help in managing the VickyVickyVicky problem. After all, God created her and now he has to help Jaime out. Because surely the Good Lord doesn't want Jaime dead. Or the baby orphaned. So HELP! Just to up the ante, he gets a cellphone call from Vicky warning him that time's running out. And now Rafa's got another party at Auto Siglo. Convince him to leave early and get busy with Vicky or there'll be hell to pay.

Mientras tanto, Alejandra has slipped out of work to check on Dad and Rosario. Pop is a little confused by the change in plans. What about the plumbing? Why don't we need to move to an apartment? Alejandra explains the fib, reluctantly admits the back taxes problem but assures him it's been worked out that they can pay off the debt in monthly installments. No more than what she would have been paying in rent anyway. Okay. One problem down, one to go. Rosario wants to invite Marco to dinner to thank him for all his help. No can do. Another party at Auto Siglo. With (head toss boink boink = Rafa?) asks Dad. Indeed. Thunderous look. More apologies. And it's back to work.

Beltran, meanwhile, has been summoned to the Queen. She's even got the requisite dogs, baroque furniture, fusty hat and suit worthy of an English monarch. And not impressed with Beltran's plans for a 12th anniversary fiesta. After all, the place isn't making much money. He blusters that it's just an "esparcimiento" (relaxation, recreation) for the troops. She suspects it's more like a "borrachera'" (drunken party) but whatever. And no, she can't come. Too many other things to do. Heads of state, doctor's appointments, you know. But expect a surprise visit from time to time. And she's pleased to hear that Medina will be handling the Celeste account and that it's promising. Beltran is dismissed. And dissed. Has that man ever been likable? she asks her assistant after he leaves. Nope. That's what I thought. Some love talk to the dogs and then they're dismissed as well. To do their business outside.

Business back at Auto Siglo is the usual. Alejandra's fuming because Rafa is clearly excited about the Celeste deal. Singing. Much she put up with that? It's toned down to whistling. Still fuming. And Rosauro is having trouble with her huffy husband. He doesn't want her to go to the party. He knows she'll drink. (and we know why) General gives her a good pep talk about not being a submissive wife and she hangs up on hubby. Then snivels. Pepeto, sensing a conquest possibility, grabs Dandy's handkerchief and moves in for the kill. He can't stand a woman's tears. She evidently can't stand a naco moving in on her. Pulls away but gives the hanky a good spritz with her French perfume so he has something to inhale while being rejected. He's optimistic though. And maybe he should be. Time will tell.

Now our two feuding lovers, Alejandra and Rafa ,have been called in to the Queen's presence. She scolds them like they were grade school kids. Because that's how they're acting. And she wants harmony, respect and cordiality in the workplace. And lots of sales. So straighten up and fly right. Or better yet--get together outside the office. For a coffee. Or some tequila. Anything, but work out your differences. After all, neither of you is married. Right? And they're dismissed. And discussed. Chato, love is so difficult. Those two adore each other....and hate each other. But Chato has nothing to say. Well, hell, that's what she likes about him. Now take the dogs out again to pee.

A good time to return to church. Jaime is camped there evidently. This time he's on the phone to Medina, trying to persuade him to skip the party and pay a little loving attention to Vicky. Rafa can't understand why he's meddling this way. Well, if you don't like my meddling, quit talking to me about your problems! I'm just trying to help. And you told me last night you had a commitment with Vicky. So honor it already!

Another random scene. This time Susana and Dandy are having lunch. He's masticating what looks like a bunch of alfalfa sprouts and swearing that the only "meat" he's interested in is Susana. Not poetic but she seems to like it. Sexy receptionist walks by and he attempts to show he's still hot stuff with the ladies, but with a sprout stuck in his teeth, he lacks charisma. Susana's amused. He's deflated. But looks perfectly happy anyway. Ah love.

In the salesroom, plans are still afoot for the party. The general thinks the drinking should start early. Why be held back by bourgeois morality? And who should go get the early booze supplies? Well, good old Dandy. He knows the way and he's elected.

And Chavez and Marcos are wrapping up their latest skullduggery. Chavez leaves the waiter a tip and Marcos quibbles about his generosity. Rubi has left to conquer Iraq. All is well but then the skanky lawyer friend arrives. Says he knows the hacienda is no longer embargoed and it could revert to Jorge immediately. Marcos little fraud is about to be discovered. Chavez and Marcos? Caras impactadas. And there we end. Lots of random scenes and not much headway in plot development, but promising problems to come with hot to trot, naco-loving Marian Celeste.

Previews:
Ramiro is taking a hard line with his wife and staying for the party. Claudia is all over Beltran who's loving it. The dreaded Vicky arrives. Is the party over? Find out tomorrow.

Vocabulary

meterse de cabeza en algo = to throw yourself into something (What Beltran wants Rafa to do with the Celeste account)
rindir el informe = to present a report
cuál es el cargo de ella = what is her position (Alejandra, wanting to know Marian's position in the business.)
el mando supremo = the supreme commander (Beltran)
incentivar al grupo = motivate the group
radio de acción = operational range, area of operation
desfogar sus instintos = vent, give free rein to her instincts
seguirle el juego a Vicky = go along with Vicky's game plan
la vas a pasar bomba = you're going to have a blast
algunas roces = some friction
recovecos = twists and turns, ins and outs ( these words came up in the Queen's scolding of Alejandra and Rafa)
quinta = estate, farm, country home
esparcimiento = recreation, relaxation

Dicho of the Day

Contra viento y marea = Come hell or high water (that's how determined Vicky is to get Rafa in the sack. Will she succeeed? Or will it be Mission Impossible)

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Marisa torments Lucas. She says that the jewelry she is wearing is from a fascinating Moroccan guy named Said. She brings out her jewelry box and tells him every piece in it represents a shopping trip after she has found about one of his lovers. Lucas says that he doesn't care. Marisa says that the jewelry Said bought her is special. Lucas tells her that they should have finished getting divorced when they started all those years ago.
No me digas.
You don't say, says Marisa sarcastically.
Lucas says that they are both responsible for prolonging their non-functional marriage. Marisa replies that their marriage never existed. He married the ghost of Jade, not her [and she married the moneybags of Diego]. She says that what she can't forgive is that he led her on for so long thinking that it might work. Lucas replies that he hoped things would work out. Marisa doesn't believe this.
Yo solamente fui un obstáculo que pusiste en tu camino para no afrontar a tu padre y salir corriendo detrás de esa mujer.
I was only an obstacle that you put in your path to keep you from confronting your father and running after that woman, says Marisa. Lucas doesn't want to hear any more but of course he can't leave. Marisa tells him about how wonderful her evening with Said was. [Lucas needs a pair of headphones but she'd probably rip them off.] Lucas has to pretend to ignore her.

Jade tells Latifa that Said knows everything about her and Lucas. The only thing he lacks to wield the whip are the required witnesses. Jade says that she has to remain strong until after Said marries so that she can get her divorce. She hopes that Said will fall in love with the new wife. Then she will help Jade get a divorce so that she can be first wife. Latifa is sure that Said is doing all this to get Jade's attention. Jade doesn't doubt it but she isn't interested. The only thing she doesn't want is for Said and Marisa to get together. Marisa has trampled (our old friend pisoteó) on her too much already. [Why does it matter? If you don't want him, why do you care who has him?]
Marisa, likewise wants to punish Jade.
A ella la quiero ver sufrir, y sufrir mucho.
I want to see her suffer, and suffer a lot, says Marisa. Lucas tells her to take her vengeance on him but Marisa says that Jade owes her everything and she will pay. She stalks out.

Leo, Marisa and Amalia are having dinner and discussing Amalia's interview with Leo. Nati and Alej come in. Leo asks them to sit down and have dinner. Marisa ostentatiously gets up and leaves.

Rosa tells Lucas how much Leo likes Amalia. Rosa likes her too and says that she isn't anything like Cristina. She is decent, elegant, with good manners and educated. Lucas calls Cristina and invites her over. Rosa leaves in a huff.

Cristina is excited at Lucas' call and says that it means Lucas is on her side.

At the lab, Alicia plants a lipstick stain (mancha de labial) on Escobar's lab coat (bata).

Clara finds it and flips out. Escobar first suggests that it is Clara's lipstick. She says that she doesn't use that color. Then he claims that it is a chemical from the lab. When Clara accuses Alicia, Esbobar accuses her of dragging the poor girl into everything.
Además Alicia no utiliza ese color de la...
Anyway, Alicia doesn't use that color lip..., Escobar realizes too late that he has admitted that it is a lipstick stain and that he knows what color lipstick Alicia uses.

Marisa buys flowers. Lucia says that Marisa doesn't seem to care at all about her marriage.
Tú lo que no entiendes es a los hombres, porque si lo hicieras no andarías detrás de los pantalones de tu esposo como lo haces.
What you don't understand is men because if you did (preterite subjunctive), you wouldn't run (conditional) after your husband's pants the way you do, says Marisa.

Alej makes up with Rosa.

The flowers Marisa bought are delivered with a note that says, 'to Marisa from Said.'

Nati introduces Alej to Lucas. She tells Lucas that Alej practices Lucha vale todo and Lucas says, 'how interesting.' To Nati's assurance that he will like Alej when he gets to know him, Lucas can only say,
Depués hablamos.
We'll talk later.

Gloria tells Pablo that she is concerned about Nati's rich family trying to destroy Alej's relationship. Ramoncito pipes up and asks if Pablo is going to marry the Naz. Pablo says that it isn't a joke (broma).
y0 voy a casar con Nazirita, y voy a empezar a entrenar vestido de Aladino.
I will marry Nazirita and I will start to train dressed like Aladdin.

Of course, the Naz is sure that Pablo is crazy for her. She tells Zoraida that when she gets back to Miami, she will ask Pablo to marry her. When Zoraida warns her that the woman shouldn't ask a man to marry them, the Naz takes offense and leaves.

Cristina arrives at Leo's house. Rosa opens the door without any sign of welcome.
Una de dos, o no me recuerda, o no me quiere recordar.
It's one or the other, says Cristina, either you don't recognize me or you don't want to recognize me.

Selfish Lucas. He drags Cristina out to his place and all he wants is for her to call Jade for him. She does telling Jade that her Prince Charming (príncipe azul) is grabbing the phone. Then she leaves Lucas alone so that he can tell Jade that he meant everything he said the last time they were together. He swears that when he can get out of bed, he will come and resolve her situation. Then they just smile like idiots and don't say anything.

In the kitchen, Rosa tells Cristina about the qualities of Leo's new girlfriend and how happy she is that he has met someone at his social level
porque en la vida del Señor Leonardo siempre aparecen vividoras paracaidistas.
because in Señor's Leonardo's life freeloaders (female, we would say golddiggers) are always parachuting in.
Unlike Lucas, Cristina gives as good as she gets:
¡Qué casualidad! En mi vida resulta que también siempre aparecen viejos vividores. Millionarios que arrastran con culpas, en una casa enorme come esta. Ricachones que buscan cosas que ni todo su cochino dinero puede comprar - detallitos como felicidad, alegría, gozadera, amor del bueno. Cosas que buscan en mí, porque las tengo de sobra, y pa' regalar.
What a coincidence! In my life old freeloaders (males, we would say maybe, sugar daddies, but she uses the same word as Rosa did) also turn up all the time. Millionaires with a load of guilt in a huge house like this one. Rich guys who are looking for something that all their filthy money can't buy- little things like, happiness, a good time, true love. Things that they look for in me because I have them in spades and I'm willing to share.
She stalks out.

Amalia puts the moves on Leo. Observing them, Enrique tells Carolina that the way things are going, Leo will be married before they are. He tells her that Leo knew Amalia a long time ago, then she left town and that is when Leo met Cristina.

Clara can't share Carolina's happiness at her upcoming wedding because of the lipstick on Escobar's lab coat. She swears that she will catch him red-handed (con las manos en la masa, literally, with his hands in the dough).

Julio recommends to sending flowers to Clara but Escobar replies that would be admitting guilt and he has no idea how the lipstick stain got on his lab coat. Alicia comes in and asks if the guys need anything.
¿Te das cuenta, Julio, que lo que le sobra a esta mujer le hace falta a mi esposa?
Do you realize, Julio, that that woman has what my wife is lacking? says Escobar.

Zoraida warns Jade not to speak to Lucas on the phone anymore. Said is watching. She says that she feels a big storm (tempestad) brewing.

Finally, Cancun. Albieri is soused on martinis. Luisa goes for a massage.

Ali talks to Jade about destiny.

Albieri dozes off. He wakes up to see the clone get out of the pool, dry himself off and walk away. He knows that it is Daniel.

He says that he looks exactly like Lucas at that age.

He is so overcome that he falls into the pool. He tells Luisa that it was Daniel but she is sure that it is the martinis.

Jade asks Ali what it means when the past and the future cross in one man. Ali thinks it might refer to a time machine where you could go back and meet a younger version of yourself.

Zoraida can't decipher the coffee grounds for Jade. She says that this is the first time that she can't read someone's future. She says maybe Jade is going to experience something that no one else has.

Albieri (with more martinis) swears to Luisa that it was Daniel but she doesn't believe that he could recognize the Daniel after all these years. Albieri says that he would recognize Daniel at any distance, anywhere. He goes to his room and wonders what he will say to Luisa when she sees Daniel and realizes that he is clone of Lucas. He decides to tell her the truth.

Cristina swears to Vicki that she won't let Leo make a big mistake with Amalia.

Amalia and Leo decide not to dwell on their pasts. He asks why she came to Miami and she says it was destiny.

Marisa takes the TV remote from Lucas, turns off the soccer game he is watching, admires the flowers she pretended were from Said, leaves the remote where Lucas can't reach it and leaves for her club. A nice morning's work of torturing her husband who just lies there and takes it. What a wuss!!!

Albieri sits down with Luisa and says that he has to tell her something about Daniel.

The credits roll.

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With tequila, some cochinita pibil and what were those corn on the cob thingy's?
Heh, that'll get 'cha thinkin'!

Hope all are well, I'm hanging in there, busy with work and other stuff, haven't watched a TV in ages...sigh, guess I've broken my addiction, but I haven't forgotten my buds. Hello to all!

More may come later!

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Episode 66

Renato barges in on Leo and tells her that Woody refused his help because of Juan. Leo thinks he had good reason for refusing. Renato says he made a promise and he intends to keep it. Leo thinks it’s a shame that he favors Juan over his own family. She’s worried about the name Montes de Oca. Personally if I never had to hear that name again I’d be ecstatic. They continue arguing about it. What about Aimee? Aimee hates Juan. Leo keeps talking gloom and doom.

Amy is in her bed remembering her good times with Juan and how she has him wrapped around her little finger. She can have her cake and eat it too. Yawn…

Remi is trying to talk sense into Juan. Hey, good luck with that.

Back to Aimee who is trying to think of a way to delay things with Juan until she can get some money to live as she’s accustomed.

Remi is still trying to convince Juan to not go through with his plan of vengeance. Hey, don’t worry I’m so over it. Aimee and I are going to run away together. Because that will make it so much better-- NOT.

Puerto de Alvarado
A gypsy is trying to convince a couple to let her tell them their fortune. They are not having any of it. In fact they are just plain hateful about it. Jimena and Branco witness this and he says see--is that the kind of life you want? The white folks don’t care. They hate us. It’s better to be with me. Mena is sure that Gabe would defend her. Branco thinks that’s a hoot. He doesn’t love you. I love you with all my gypsy soul. R-i-g-h-t. And you’ve known her how long?

Woody is paying the snotty little man who demanded payment for the ring. Rodrigo insults the little worm and they leave.

Juan is telling Remi that he and Aimee can’t be separated. We will be together. Remi thinks he’s one brick short of a full load. You don’t understand Remi. You‘ve never been in love. You don’t know the passion I feel. If you could feel it you would understand. Remi says you are right. I’ve never known love. But I can’t let you do this. You know will have you kill me. You know it. You are my brother. You saved my life. Are you ready to take it away? Remi shakes his head no. Renato has everything. With his family, money, the finca, the name. But not Aimee. She is mine. No one can take her away from me. Not even you. They both pout.

Renato looks lost as always. He spies Regina. Have you seen your sister? Uh, no. It’s not my day to watch her. I just got back from Paradise. Maybe she’s in the garden. I’ll go look for her. Hey, Renato, try looking for a mirror. She’s probably gazing adoringly at herself. Regina says she ran into Juan. He doesn’t have any reason to be here so I wouldn’t let him enter. She’s not sure he belongs here. What’s the big deal? He’s a good man. He’s sincere, honest. Regina is not so sure. Renato says he just doesn’t get it. Why is everyone so bothered about him? FF>>

Aimee is waiting for Juan in the tack room. He surprises her as he comes barreling through the door. She is startled. Weren’t you just waiting for him you stupid cow? What are you doing here? I’ve come for you. Get a move on woman. Whoa Nelly. She loves him. He says you’ve told me that many times. Aimee says now they need to wait so there isn’t a scandal. Don’t believe her, don’t believe her! He gets angry. Damn it. You lie. You got that right buddy.

Renato is still defending Juan to Regina. She says she’s worried about Aimee. What the hell does she do all day? We’d like to know that too Regina. She’s not doing very well over the loss of her fortune. It troubles me to hear that. You don’t look happy. I’m really happy with your sister. I need her like I need air to breathe. Oh please. But now Aimee is nervous, violent, capricious. But that doesn’t affect my love for her. Are you saying you love her no matter what happens?

Juan grabs Aimee roughly because that is the way to win a lady’s heart and she tells him to let her go. You’ve deceived me again. Damn you. Duh. For this I would like to kill you. You need to be afraid of me. Very afraid. Yeah, yeah, we’ve heard that one before. I swear I will go with you wherever you want. She wants to get her grubby mitts on some money. He grabs her again. She begs him to agree to not leave now. He agrees. Dumbass. They seal the deal with a liplock. He looks happy. She looks relieved. He tells her they will live on Pennon del Diablo. She remembers the hut. That is so not going to happen she thinks.

Arcadio hot-foots it out of the finca. Juan sees this and heads off to visit MdR. He finds the cell but hides because he hears Mirta coming. MdR is wandering around looking for her hijo. He opens the cell and goes in. MdR goes in to the fake bedroom looking for something. She tears everything apart. Juan comes up behind her and wants to know what is going on. She has lost her hijo. Somebody stole my hijo. He tries to calm her down. She says Juan is her hijo. She grabs him and asks him not to leave. Mirta finds her hijo. She hands it to Juan who holds it with the letter that is stuck in the shirt. He finds the letter and wants to know what it is. MdR says it is hers. He doesn’t open it even though I was yelling at the TV to open.the.damn.letter. He grabs her and hugs her. She cries. He asks her to take off the veil and to never wear it again. Wow, that haircut is something else. He gives Mirta some coins to use for MdR. Mirta is thankful.

Orca is out in the graveyard looking for a suitable body to put in MdR’s tomb.

Leo comes in to find Noel at his desk working. She wants to talk about them. She is sorry for her errors. She sidles over to him and starts rubbing his arm. She tries to act all coy. She goes in for a kiss but Noel pulls away. Good man! He finally realizes what kind of heifer she really is. He can’t do it. He’s not falling for her tricks this time. He says something about her and Rodrigo and she turns around to smack him but he catches her hand. He pushes her away. He picks up his paper and leaves. Damn, it didn’t work.

Fed is in bed with Eloisa. I can hardly stand to watch that guy. She is worried about him marrying Regina. He needs to marry her to get her fortune. They are plotting and planning. He is so c.r.e.e.p.y. FF>> I can’t wait for her to get busted.

Woody has gone to visit Ful. He needs help. Everyone knows that but him. He needs to ask a favor. Since he is ruined he has no money to meet with Juan San Roman. So what are you going to do? Vengeance. Vengeance for everything that he has done to me. They talk some more and Fuly says ok. But remember you will owe me big time. I’m surprised he didn’t toddle over and kiss Rod on both cheeks. Oh sure. Fed has promised to help me with his fortune. Fuly shakes his head and you know he is mulling all this over and planning something dastardly.

Jimena is thinking about Gabe and Branco. She remembers the good times with Gabe. Swimming, riding, talking, the almost kiss. Poof! Suddenly Gabe appears behind her. How did she do that? He gives her a flower. He wants to know what she is thinking. She’s thinking about the times they’ve had. He hopes they are not painful memories. He kisses her hand. He looks deep into her eyes and tells her he loves here. Well, it’s about frickin’ time. That is what she’s been waiting to hear all this time. They have a real kiss. She pulls away and tells him that they can’t be happy. Huh? You looked pretty darn happy just a second ago. He keeps persuading her. Unfortunately for our two young lovers Gris shows up to ruin the moment. She tells her to get her sorry little but back to camp and reaches for her. Gabe says no way is she going with you and keep your claws off of her. Gabe tells her to leave her alone. Gris mouths off some more and Gabe tells her he’s not budging.

Back to poor Orca digging up some grave. I wonder on a scale of 1-10 how this rates with all the horrible things Leo has forced him to do. He starts picking out pieces of the skeleton. He reburies the coffin. Can you just imagine the conversation?

L: Hey Big Daddy. I have an itsy, bitsy, teeny, weensy job for you.
O: What kind of job?
L: Oh nothing too bad. I just need you to go rob a body from the cemetery who died around the same time as my sister.
O: Why?
L: Because my one-true-love wants to get the jewels out of the coffin that we buried with her.
O: Well, I don’t know. It’s kind of gross and on a scale of 1-10 it might rank around a 9.
L: I’ll give you some jewels.
O: Uh, nope.
L: I’ll give you some money.
O: Hmmmmm. Nope.
L: Mami will give you lots of sugar. More than you can imagine in your wildest dreams.
O: Well, since you put it that way. Ok.

Back at the finca MdR is finally reading the letter. For my daughters Regina and Aimee. She keeps reading. Leo is killing me. You can see her thinking.

Arcadio is back at the finca. Rod and Leo are waiting. Rod tells Arcadio this is really important and Leo assures him that Arcadio has been a loyal employee for many years. Well, get on with it then. Arcadio pries open the coffin.

Juan and Curly are having a boy-to-boy talk on the beach. Curly is afraid nobody wants him. Juan says don’t even think about it. Curly doesn’t understand why he can’t go with Juan. Because it is not a good time right now. Curly starts to cry. That kid is just so cute. I really feel sorry for him. You promised me you wouldn’t leave me. Believe me I won’t leave you. Do you swear? I swear. FF>>

Arcadio opens the crypt. They all cough and gag. Would there be anything left to make a smell after all these years? Rod tells Arcadio to get in there and look for the jewels. He looks at Leo like WTF that‘s not in my work description. She says go ahead. Reluctantly he takes a quick peek and says nope not in there. Rod decides to be a man and he pokes around in there. Nope you’re right there’s nothing in there. Where could it have gone? What to do, what to do? I’m laughing at him. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.

Back in Renato and Aimee’s room. Rento is lying on the bed fully dressed and Aimee is nervously looking out the window. He notices Aimee is nervous. What’s wrong? Why are you so nervous? Oh I’m just worried about my dad being a loser and having no money. You know, just the usual stuff. She pouts. He falls for it. He says you don’t have anything to worry about as he starts to kiss her neck. Aimee looks like she just threw up in her mouth a little bit. She doesn’t believe that Juan would abandon her. He can’t live without me.

Juan is on the beach waiting for Aimee.

Meanwhile Aimee is being ravaged by Renato. She pushes him away. He starts kissing her again. Looks like she’s going to be occupied for a while.

Juan’s getting pissed. He can’t understand where she is.

She’s in bed thinking that with Juan she gets passion and with Renato she gets gifts, jewels.

One of Juan’s synapses sparks and he realizes she’s not coming. She stood me up for the last time (today maybe). He puts out the fire and walks dejectedly away.



Connie 8(:-)

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Kind of a weird choppy episode tonight BUT the previews show that the Clone is supposed to show up on Monday.

We open with Lucia's reaction to Fernando saying that Natalia wants to marry Alej. She is impactada and asks Andrea for confirmation. Andrea first denies and then admits that it is true but begs her mother not to say anything to Marisa or Nati will kill her.

Nati spins a fantasy life for Alej. She wants their own house with a garden and a pool where they can be alone. Alej doesn't want a pool because of the danger to the children.
Nati, estamos soñando, ¿no?
Nati, we're dreaming, right? says Alej.
She asks why he says that,
como si fuera una idea muy lejana, como si no fuera posible.
Imposible nada, pero lejana sí es. ¡Bastante!
as if it were a very distant idea, as if it weren't possible.
Nothing is impossible, says Alej, but it is distant, very distant. He says that he would need to get a job, get serious about his training and save, save, save (ahorrar). Nati suggests that her grandfather could give him a job but Alej nixes that idea. He says that Leo already gave him a job and from Leo's point of view he betrayed him when they got together. He wants to get a job on his own so that Nati's family don't think for a second that he wants to take advantage (approvechar) of her or them. Nati asks a favor of Alej, that he can take any kind of job,
menos el de chofer de una niñita malcriada
except that of chauffeur to a spoiled little girl.

The Naz flirts with Pablo from the balcony where she is watering plants.

Amin the snitch runs to tell Mohamed.
Tía Nazira está esparciendo la corrupcíon en el balcon.
Aunt Nazira is spreading corruption from the balcony. Mohamed chases her inside where she gives Latifa her usual diatribe about how her suitors are being chased away by her family.

Luisa gives final instructions to Alicia and takes leave of the lab staff.

Rosa gets a call from Enrique that they are back from Morocco. She goes to tell Marisa who is getting ready to go out. She tells Rosa that if Lucas up and left everyone including her,
la que se va ahora soy yo.
the one who is leaving now is me. Rosa shakes her head.
Lucas arrives on a stretcher. He and Marisa stare at each other without saying a word and Marisa goes upstairs.

Lucas is put in his bed and left alone with his witchy wife.
Yo me caí de las nubes y tú te caiste del techo de una medina.
I came down to earth (literally, fell off the clouds) and you fell off a roof in a medina, says Marina. Since he immobile, she can torment him. She says that he is pathetic at his age trying to escape on the roof from an angry husband. All Lucas can tell her is to go away and leave him alone. Finally, she does.
Lucas tells Rosa that he doesn't want to share a room with Marisa. Apparently, there is no room available in the giant house. Lucas says that he will go to a hospital. [Is Marisa going to get Lucas a bedpan 'cause he can't go to the bathroom on his own.] While Rosa is sure that Marisa and Lucas can get over their problem, Lucas says that he has made a decision. His marriage is over and better late than never, he is going to be with Jade.

Lucas and Jade want to call each other but apparently neither of them get beyond staring at the phone so we're spared another sappy conversation.


Meanwhile Marisa is meeting Said in what appears to be a fancy bar. This doesn't seem like the kind of place Fernando would go but he is there with a girl and sees Marisa and Said. Said gives Marisa more jewelry.

Fernando tells Andrea about what he saw. He wasn't positive but he thought there was more than a casual relationship.

Said is going back to Morocco for his wedding. He invites Marisa to attend and tells her that in Morocco when a man invites a woman to his wedding that means that he is interested in her. She tells him to come back soon.

Leo comes home and goes to see Lucas. He tries to find out what happened but Lucas tells him to forget about it. Leo asks how he can forget about something that may ruin their business deal with the Arabs. Then Leo tells him that Natalia has a boyfriend - the chauffeur that Leo hired. He also tells him that Marisa is not in favor of the relationship. He says that he doesn't want the same thing to happen to Nati that happened to Lucas - a summer romance that turned into a tragedy because he opposed it. He asks Lucas to not to try and split Nati and Alej up.

Since Said didn't have much time, Marisa goes to see Lucia after her date. She shows off her latest gift from him. Lucia says that Marisa likes Said more than she should.
¿Y a qué mujer no le gusta que la traten como a una reina?
And what woman doesn't like being treated like a queen?

Said is at Mohamed's house and Latifa says that the luggage is almost ready. Latifa interrogates Said about the gift that she saw him carrying. Very casually, Said tells her that it was for a beautiful, fascinating woman with whom he spent an unforgettable night. 'Just the two of you alone?' asks Latifa.
Sí, solos. Como ella no es muselmana, no hubo problema.
Yes, alone. Since she isn't a muslim, there was no problem, says Said and goes on to tell Latifa that the woman is Lucas' wife. [If we needed more evidence, here is the double standard writ large. It is a big problem if a muslim woman is with any man alone. And to be fair, this was also the case in Christian societies for hundreds of years.]

Mohamed comes in concerned that Nariza is missing. Latifa says that the Naz went out to buy some things. Said asks why Nariza went out alone. Mohamed replies that the Naz is a feminist like the women in Cairo (?). She is trying to get a husband on her own and Mohamed thinks that she might even take her veil off some day!!
Mi hermana sin velo. ¡Jamás! Eso nunca.
My sister without a veil. Never. That will never happen, says Said angrily.

The Naz emerges from a store, calls for a taxi but up comes Pablo on his motorcycle. He offers her a ride. She accepts but doesn't realize that means sitting astride the motorcycle seat and holding on to Pablo below the waist. [Haraam! you say for someone who wouldn't let Osvaldo touch her when they were dancing and isn't supposed to let a man into the house if her brother isn't present - but she does it anyway.]

Zamira is dancing to forbidden Western music on an ipod. Amin the snitch comes in and threatens to tell their father. Zamira says that if he does, she will tell that he goes and spies on Karla when she is naked. He replies that he will deny it and who will they believe - a man or a woman? Unfortunately, this is true and Zamira is reduced to predicting that Amin will burn in hell.

Naturally, just as Mohamed, Latifa and Said are going out to try and find the Naz, she and Pablo arrive at the house. Unaware that her family is watching, the Naz takes a fond farewell of Pablo.

Karla also witnesses their arrival and screams, Pablo!
Ramoncito, trae los platos porque creo que vamos a comer asado de Pablo deshuesado.
Ramon, bring those plates because I think we are going to eat boneless roast Pablo, says Gloria fearing Mohamed' reaction.

When Mohamed and Said try to scold the Naz, she gives her usual rant about how she has sacrificed everything for her family and she has nothing, etc.



When the Naz waves at Pablo from a window and he waves back, Karla asks for an explanation of what is going on.

He says that he is glad to see her. She slaps him and says that she won't accept his insolence (desfachatez). Pablo asks if she thinks he is an imbecile. He knows about her lies. 'Lies, what lies?' asks Karla uneasily. 'I know it's difficult for you, dear, but think, make an effort,' replies Pablo. Obviously hoping for a reaction, Karla says that she has had enough. It's over. 'Fine,' replies Pablo casually, 'today, next week, whenever.' Karla is impactada at Pablo's lack of interest. He rides off on his motorcycle and Gloria and Ramon laugh at Karla.

Hilda gives the Karla the, 'I told you so' lecture but Karla tells her to lay off the cantaleta (same old song). She stalks out and Hilda laments that Karla will end up giving massages in an old folks home.

Luisa takes another farewell of the staff at the lab this time on her way to go to Cancun. Julio asks Escobar if he has something going with Alicia. Escobar replies that he likes how attentive Alicia is to him. Julio warns him about where that path might lead.

Clara tells Fernando about Alicia. He asks if she thinks Escobar is having an affair with her. Clara says that she doesn't know. Fernando replies that his Dad never leaves the house. How could he be having an affair? Their conversation is interrupted by the appearance of a new character, Amalia [played by the same actress who played Luisana in Doña Bárbara].

Enrique asks Carolina to marry him.

It appears that Amalia is a journalist and an old flame of Leo's.

Nati goes to see her father. He says that he is a little concerned about her boyfriend. Nati says that the only person who is against the relationship is Marisa. She wants to know what he thinks about it. Lucas replies that he just found out about it. Nati says that they are very much in love and she might marry Alej. Lucas says that she is too young. He asks if she realizes what she will sacrifice if she marries this guy. 'Are you saying this because he isn't rich?' asks Nati, 'because you have thrown away a lot more than I have because of the Arab woman you are in love with.' Lucas replies that that is different. 'Why is it different?' asks Nati, 'because your feelings are worth more than mine? Because I am younger than you?' Before Lucas can answer, Marisa comes in and Nati leaves. Lucas asks Marisa for an explanation of Nati's relationship.
¿Ya ves la fuerza del ejemplo? A tu papá, a ti y a Natalia les encanta lo popular.
You see the power of example? Your father, you and Natalia love the riffraff.

Said, Mohamed and his family arrive in Morocco. The Naz suggests to Said that Mohamed should take another wife like him. When Said says that Mohamed must be happy as he is, Nazira replies that he has been influenced by the one wife customs in the US. When he sees Said marry again, he might feel differently. Said says that his fianceé has a sister who is looking for a husband.

Latifa passes on the news about Said and Marisa to Jade.

Marisa tells Lucas that her new earrings were a gift from a Moroccan named Said.

The credits roll.

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Ale and Rosario tell Jorge there is a problem with the plumbing and they need to stay in an apartment until it gets fixed. Meanwhile, Rafa reminisces about his first day at the Siglo and Pepeto chats with him about the women around the office. Rafa shows off his new credit cards, business cards, and personal checks.

Marco takes two of Chavez’s magic green pills before answering the door for Rubi. It doesn’t take long for them to kick in…*cue cartoon “boing” sound* (Which will be heard frequently in the next hour.)

Rosario isn’t comfortable with Ale going to the cocktail party with Rafa but Ale assures her there is nothing to be worried about. Rafa prays he will be able to keep the promise he made to Jorge about Ale.

Rafa arrives at the party where Ale has been waiting impatiently for him. They make their way into the party, amongst some well-dressed and well-coifed couples. This is one ritzy party: complete with bocadillos and fine wines. Rafa makes short work of several cocktails after finding out they don’t have tequila. He notes the party is “a jungle full of lions” and can’t wait to mingle.

Rubi wheedles information out of Marco about his friendship with Chavez. Rubi is excited to go with Jorge to the hacienda; she likes working for him so much she plans to quit table dancing and move into the hacienda to dedicate herself to Gorgi’s care. Marco doesn’t like the idea but Rubi wiggles up close to get him to change his mind. Things turn sour when Marco’s controlling side comes out and he starts choking Rubi. She shrugs him off and makes a phone call.

Ale asks what went down between Beltran, Marino, and Clara. Rafa gives her a copy of the “incriminating” document that sparking the gossip. Ale finally believes Rafa never started the rumors and Rafa understands that the embargo against his house was Marco’s doing.

Marian Celeste, the owner of Grupo Celeste, makes a grand entrance. Rafa is entranced by Marian, which does not go unnoticed by Ale. Marian warmly greets Rafa; she was curious to meet him after getting three of his business cards. Rafa introduces Marian to Ale but Marian’s fondness for Rafa is apparent. For the most of the conversation, Marian’s back is turned to Ale.

Marian congratulates Rafa for being Siglo’s star salesman. She agrees to visit Rafa at work the next day to discuss a new line of trucks. Additionally, she invites Rafa to call her Marian because she hates being called “licenciada”. A waiter delivers some lobster bocadillos, which Rafa turns down because of how cruelly lobsters are killed. He and Marian chat about comdia típica, as she also loves traditional Mexican food. Ale is increasingly jealous as their small talk continues.

Back at the love shack, it turns out that Rubi called Quintana and Chavez. Quintana is an old friend of Rubi’s and knows that Marco and Chavez want to take possession of the hacienda by marrying into the family. Quintana already has a stake in the hacienda too, being a “close friend” of Rosario’s. Not to mention, he just had the embargo on the house stopped.

Marco swears no one, let alone Rubi, is going to take the hacienda away from him. Once Rubi and Quintana leave, Chavez and Marco bemoan their situation. Marco is furious Rubi double crossed him and is left to clutch a pillow in sexual frustration. He calls Ale in desperation but she is, of course, busy at the party. Instead of taking a cold shower, Marco nearly molests a couple young ladies on the way to Ale’s and even gets handsy with Rosario when he gets there.

Ale, tired of being ignored, slides in behind Rafa and insists they have to leave because of an early meeting the following morning. Marian asks Rafa to stay and promises to pull some strings with Beltran if he gets reprimanded. Ale, dejected, tells Rafa to stay if he wants and runs off for her coat.

Rafa follows Ale out to the lobby and asks why she told Marian they had to leave. Ale sticks with her earlier excuse. Rafa guesses Ale is jealous but she denies it. Rafa admits to being jealous anytime men get near her, a piece of knowledge Ale obviously enjoys.

She tells Rafa to be careful what he says since someone could overhear them. “I don’t want to watch my words. It’s too late and it doesn’t matter. Everything I said is true.”

Rafa asks Ale to remember the one night they spent alone together at Puerta Vallarta and all the things he said after Marco ruined the Refri agreement. “I said I loved you and I wanted to run away and live with you. After all this time, you haven’t thought about me like I’ve thought about you?” Ale claims to never think of Rafa or feel anything for him. “You’ve forgotten about me completely? Not even single thought?”

Rafa nearly goes back to the party but Ale stops him by saying she does think about him. All the time. Always. Even when she tries to backtrack, the damage is done. Rafa asks Ale about the beach but all she remembers is losing the deal. Rafa’s memories are far more romantic.

“All that I remember about the trip are the nights we had alone together, the smell of your perfume, setting the lobsters free, and dancing around the campfire. I remember every moment I spent with you. I still feel your lips, your skin, and your essence. Do you remember?”

Rafa sings a line from Amarte a la Antigua (*melt*) and swears he will never forget. His mind and skin will always remember those few beautiful days because they were the best of his life. Rafa would give anything to go back to those days.

He comes tantalizingly close to kissing Ale but remembers his promise to Jorge and pulls away. They compose themselves and go their separate ways.

Jaime and Julieta celebrate their novio-hood. Julieta gives Jaime chocolates and Jaime gives her some snooze-worthy books. Vicky shows up because she can’t find Rafa. She helps herself to Jaime’s chocolates while Leonor and Julieta reconvene in the kitchen; they come up with a plan to get VVV to leave. Vicky starts to wretch but tells Jaime it’s only because she is pregnant. Oh, and the baby is his. Jaime is all shades of impactado. Leonor interrupts to say Don Gaston called for Vicky. She hurries home and Julieta hugs Jaime in triumph.

Ale gets home, where a frantic Marco is waiting for her. Marco can’t keep his hands off Ale but she pushes him away.

Rafa also gets home around the same time. He recounts the night with Jaime, who hears almost none of it because he is still in Lalaland. Rafa thinks Jaime is nervous because of his relationship with Julieta. Rafa gives Jaime permission to visit Julieta anytime he wants. Later, Jaime has a dream that he is a suave caballero who all the women want. Julieta is furious when he smooches Vicky.

Ale cuddles in bed with Rafa’s shirt and thinks about all the lovely things he said. Rafa falls asleep thinking of her as well. The next morning, Rafa gives her a wake up call but it doesn’t upset her as much as before. As Ale leaves for work, a bunch of movers are taking all the furniture to the apartment. Rubi is in a snit they aren’t going to the hacienda and vows things in the casa are going to change soon.

Marco scolds Chavez for letting Quintana in on their plan for the hacienda. Chavez isn’t worried because gave Quintana a bribe to keep their secret. Marco is sure they’re up a creek without a paddle. A close friend/associate of Jorge’s plus the household nurse both have crippling information about their business.

Jaime visits VVV to figure out what they should do. After Jaime is thoroughly threatened by VVV’s biggest brother and his knife, Vicky tells Jaime her master plan. She’s going to sleep with Rafa and tell him the baby is his.

Beltran pulls Ale and Rafa into his office to hear how the party went. He’s thrilled that Rafa and Marian got along well. Beltran wants Rafa around Marian as much as possible because she’s deciding whether or not to buy the Siglo and become the owner.

Avances: Vicky starts her evil plan and Ale seethes with jealously when Marian pays a visit to the Siglo.

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Episode 65

Juan and Aimee are still at it in the steaming up their cave, betraying Renato and pushing Juan right back madness. Amidst heated kisses they murmur their love for each other. Juan declares they should be dead for being such hypocrites after doing this to Renato, while still kissing his Medussa passionately.

Suddenly he looks up and captures her face, his eyes piercing hers. He exclaims, “Let’s run away. Let’s go now!” Aimee looks impactada. “What?”

Rodrigo and Leonarda are in bed together -pukes a little in my mouth-. Leonarda looks blissed out while Rodrigo simply lies there. Leo is clinging to him. “I’ve dreamed of this for so long.” “Do you regret it?” Rod asks. “No, I don’t.” He notices the earrings she is wearing. “I gave you these, didn’t I?” “Yes, I wear them ALL the time.”

This train of thought jumps to Maria del Rosario’s jewels, which in turn makes a little light bulb appear at the top of his head. Of course! You buried MDR with her jewelry! Let’s open her casket and boom, all my financial troubles will be over.

That is so ghoulish but it makes perfect sense. Too bad you are so screwed, both of you. Oh poor Leo, her one night of passion is about to be over to never happen again. Leo panics. Not only are there no jewels in MDR’s grave, there is also no MDR in there. She’s got her in the dungeons half demented and treated like an animal.

“Rodrigo, to open a grave you need permission.”

Oh yeah because that little technicality is going to stop him. “No one has to find out. Tomorrow we will open it.” -ominous music starts playing-

Dear Clemencia enters Aimee’s chamber to bring her some gowns. Why at this time of night, I have no idea. I guess she is a night owl. In any case, she finds the room quite empty. Of course, Aimee is busy exchanging bodily fluids with Juan.

Clemencia looks around, disconcerted. “Where can she be at this time?”

Back at the caves, Juan is insisting on running away with Aimee. “Let’s go, far away. We betrayed Renato. It’s the right thing to do.” She informs him of her previous plan of using her inheritance to do exactly that. But now her money is gone, so that’s a boat that sailed. “Why does money matter so much? Being with each other isn’t enough?” Juan queries. “But we need money, to be happy to never want of anything.”

Clemencia runs to Regina, who is still wearing that ridiculous straw hat with a huge green bow. Eeek, I can’t wait for her to change. Regina is livid. “She is with that man again! I know it!” She rants about it a bit, calling Aimee a manipulator of men. Clemencia stops her there claiming her jealousy of Renato’s love for Aimee is blinding her. She needs to help her! Clemencia is determined not to let a tragedy like the one that happened two decades ago occur again but there is little she can do at this point and calling Regina jealous was a low blow. Just saying.

Juan is struggling not to scream at Aimee that he has money, more money than Renato and certainly more money than her dear old dad but instead he asks her, “Do you really think you would want of anything with me?” Aimee says she knows he might have a bit of money but not as much as Renato. Juan is understandably insulted. “Passion is important, but money is too, especially for a woman like me.” Yeah, a selfish, childish, spoiled cheating ho.

Juan is disappointed at this and gives her an ultimatum. “Tomorrow, I’m coming for you. Either you come with me or you will never see me again. Think about it. I have decided.” One last kiss and he exits the cave. Aimee is conflicted and is probably wishing she had her fan to chew on. She bites down on her thumbnail instead. “I need to find a way to convince him we need more time.”

Jimena looking lovely under the moonlight, perched on some rocks besides a bubbling creek. “Gabriel loves me! He said he loves me more than Estrella!” Flashback to yesterday’s happenings. They look so cute together. He was about to kiss her when stupid Branco pulled her off. He is so aggressive, I bet he is a woman abuser. She also thinks about what Branco said, about how gitanos and blancos can’t be together. “I can’t betray my mother. I can’t.” Oh dear lord, Jimena. Snap out of it! You finally heard the magic words and you are spewing this crap. Ugh.

In Rod’s room of sin, Leo is fixing her hair and trying to convince Rod that it wouldn’t be a good idea to open the grave. It would bring forth all kinds of hurt and memories. Yeah that is going to convince the greedy bastard, hun. He says it doesn’t matter. She leaves dejected but I’m sure this is not the end of this conversation.

Meanwhile, Clemencia is pleading with Regi. “I promised your mother I would take care of you both.” Can’t she see how inherently evil Aimee is and how wrong it is to keep asking Regina to lie for her? “You are strong, you have to help her.” “I’ve tried, I’ve tried so hard but she won’t listen to anything but her own dark desires.” Clemencia is getting a bit annoying. “You can’t give up. Think of your father, this would kill him.”

The guy who sold Rod and Federico the engagement ring shows up at Rod’s townhouse. It must be extremely late for a social visit. What the heck is wrong with this guy, it’s been what, two day tops? “If you don’t pay me what you owe me I will make an incredible scandal,” he screams loudly. Rodrigo doesn’t look so happy.

Aimee rushes into the finca and Regina finds her of course. She is like an Aimee seeking missile. Aimee acts like nothing is happening and Regi is crazy. “How can you be so cynical. I know you were with him.” Aimee claims she is tired of being judged. Regina calls her a ho. “Your behavior is an embarrassment to all women.” Amen.

“Juan is leaving tomorrow,” Aimee calmly tells her. “I don’t believe you,” Regina replies. Aimee has that shit eating grin on her face. She smirks and says, “I am going to keep both Renato and Juan.” !!!!!!!!!!!! I think Regina is going to slap her again. She didn’t , too bad.

Juan is back at his house and with clothes on. Gabriel is there to greet him and they very briefly talk about the Jimena situation. However, Juan quickly changes the subject and asks him to investigate Federico’s background (finally!). Then, he informs Gabriel that he is leaving tomorrow, to el Penon del Diablo. “For how long?” “As long as it takes for the scandal of my escape to die down and we can return.”

“We?” Gabriel asks. “Yes, we, I am going to take Aimee to live with me at el Penon del Diablo.” For some reason Gabriel smiles and they embrace smacking each other on the back. Doesn’t Gabriel know Aimee is a married woman who will eat up Juan inside out before she is done with him?

Aimee is smugly fanning herself in bed, mulling over how she finally got into Juan’s hot pants. Poor Renato enters the room and she immediately gets up, an exasperated look on her face. “Are you still upset?” he asks her. “Of course I am! I lost my fortune.” He logically points out she is being overdramatic, since what his is hers and he is loaded. He brought her a gift to make her happy. It’s a black box shaped as a heart that encases a beautiful black jeweled necklace. Now she is grateful. Her face lights up. She hugs Renato. “I can have both, Juan’s passion and Renato’s riches. Neither has to find out,” she muses. Wow, how clueless can she be?

Regina writes in her diary tearfuly. Her love for Renato is all that matter. She will defend Aimee even if it will incur in her downfall, for love.

“Are you happy now?” Renato asks Aimee. “Kind of.” She tells him that she loves him, its just that she is capricious and voluble and when she acts like that it’s because she feels strongly for him. He blurts out that Regina told him that she does not care for Juan, that she has no relationship with him.

Aimee gets all upset and yells that Regina is lying, lying! At the same time she is putting on her new necklace.

Do these people ever sleep? Clemencia and Noel are in the foyer conversing. Clem tells Noel that he had promised he would tell Renato the whole truth about Juan. “I will, I just need time. Juan doesn’t want help. First I need to wear down his resistance before I tell Renato about the whole story.” Good luck with that buddy. Clem is anxious for the truth to come out. She wants Juan to be happy, but it has to be away from the finca. Very, very far. It would fill him with bitterness and hate to be around people who obviously hate him.

Case and point, a post orgasmic Leo arrives home and blithely tells Noel she just came from Rod’s.

The next morning she is reminiscing. Thankfully, they were clothed so the flashback of their bumping uglies is not as disgusting, even though it still is eww. Sadly, it’s not all happiness for she is worried about the whole opening MDR’s grave thing, and muses about how she finally got what she wanted but Rod had to suffer so much for it to happen. Didn’t Griselda tell her this? I guess she has a short term memory.

Rod is acting like a bastard towards poor Renato. He came to offer his help and Rod screams at him he doesn’t need his help and that if Renato wants to talk to him, he needs to kick Juan out to the curb. Then he kicks him out. Ungrateful much?

Lenonarda pays MDR a nasty visit. “You should be dead!” “There is nothing I wish more, but I’m waiting for my son, I know he is close by and will punish you for all you have done.” Leo slaps her around a bit and leaves in a huff. Wow MDR stood up for herself and actually looked pretty lucid. Also, shocker, she wasn’t wearing that awful worn black veil.

Clemencia is pleading to Juan. All she does is plead lately. “If I leave, I’ll suffer, if I stay, I’ll suffer,” he explains.

“In the name of your dead mother, I ask you to please leave.”

Oh snap. “I will leave but I will be taking the most valuable and beautiful gem in this house.” She doesn’t understand what he means but still looks relieved. She wouldn’t be hugging her and calling him son if she knew his plans. Poor gullible fool.

Federico meets up with Rod and he aggressively tells his future son in law he needs to pay for the ring, ASAP! He can’t take more humiliation. Fed doesn’t look too happy but he grudgingly consents.

I don’t understand why Leo wears a veil every time she goes down to the catacombs. Is she protecting her hair from the dust, trying to disguise herself? Arcadio’s room is looking a lot nicer and even he himself is a bit less greasy than usual, his hair is even combed. Leo tells him what’s going on and that she needs him to take a corpse and stick it in MDR’s empty grave. As for the jewels, she’ll think of something later.

Arcadio is a bit agitated. Leo promises -wink wink- that she will make it up to him.

Regina is wearing a smaller hat, but I still don’t like it much. She yells at Juan that what the heck is he still doing there. “You are risking lives.” They start arguing back and forth about his presence there and his intentions. He was about to tell her about his charming plan when Colibri interrupts them.

Regina had promised Colibri a stroll around the finca. Juan sends them off and even says he is happy he got a chance to tell her farewell.

“Rodgrigo rejected my help,” Renato tells his mother, irrupting into her office. They argue about Juan’s presence. He won’t kick out Juan, he has made a promise. Even Aimee doesn’t want him here, Leo says.

“Aimee doesn’t like him because she hasn’t given him a chance. Once she gets to know him, she will grow to accept him.” Oh that was priceless, if only you knew how well they know each other, Renato.

Aimee is lounging in her bed, lustfully smiling over her victory of last night. “He can’t live without me!”

Remigio and Juan are horseback riding, why, I have no idea. Juan requests of Remigio to take care of Colibri. Remigio says doesn’t understand Juan anymore. “First you want revenge, then you want to leave, then you come here even though don’t need the work, you want to help the Pescadores (fisherman), you love Aimee, you want to build a house in the penon del Diablo, what the heck is going on?”

“It’s all about love, Remigio. I have finally made a decision. Aimee and I will run away today.”

Dun, dun, dun.

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