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Dinero #95 Sales executive wanted to work in warm friendly environment


We have a little rehash of last night with Marino assuring Beltran he promises to help him out and he won’t be the worse for it. Ale is pouring her heart out to Susana. There isn’t enough money. She needs to find a new job. She doesn’t know what she is going to tell her family. And the worse of it was she was fired because of Rafa. Just her luck.

We have a very different scene at Cloautos. Rafa is being hailed the hero for his great sale. He even gets a little trophy for being vendor of the month. But is he happy? No sir. All he can think about is Ale. And we see Rafas’ sad “missing Ale face,” next to a split screen of a very sad “missing Rafa” face on Ale.

Our two resident blowhards at Siglo (Ramirez and Marino) are chewing the fat. Marino tells him that Ale is leaving. Ramirez wants to know who will replace her. How would you fancy Marino? Ramirez says he will be his assistant (I will quit watching this show if Marino replaces Ale, well not really but ick!) Marino convinces Ramirez to go do is bidding to Beltran. He wants him to convince Beltran that he would be the best candidate for the job. Even though Beltran wants someone with a degree. Ramirez says who needs degrees, when experience is better.

Pepito spies Rafa sitting all by himself when everyone else is celebrating for him. He wants to know why he is so sad. He tells Pepito it is because of Ale. Pepito can‘t believe he could be sad because of this “fiera“ ( wild beast or dragon) that embargoed his house. Rafa says he can‘t help but feel bad about the client he took from her and that he has caused her great damage. Pepito sarcastically grabs the phone and tells him to call her ask for forgiveness and return the client to her. He says that‘s the only thing missing is to cry for your greatest enemy. Rafa shrugs it off and says Ale will continue on with her life.

Ale is not continuing very well. She is crying on Susanas’ shoulders. We see Susana typing up Ales’ resignation through a sea of tears as Ale is dictating to her what to write. Ale continues through her own tears thanking them for the great opportunity she had working there. She tells Susana not to cry because they have to finish the letter. Susana can’t believe this is happening. She wants to know when this is started going down hill. When this all turned into a tragedy. Ale tells her she knows exactly when it all started, and tells her to continue. She waffles with the idea of training her replacement and decides that yes she will stay and train her replacement.

Ramirez has entered Beltrans’ office in efforts to convince him that he knows the ideal candidate that could replace Ale. One that is more modern. One with great experience. One that would get immediate results. Someone that has always been there. Marino. Beltran is none to pleased with this. He reminds Ramirez that he told Marino he wanted someone with a degree. Ramirez wants to know what good all of Ales degrees did her. He tells Beltran he shouldn’t insist on doing things the old way. He tells him he has the opportunity to make history.

Ramirez tells Beltran he needs someone with experience, not some academic. Beltran starts to consider what Ramirez is saying. He says his idea has merit. Ramirez gets all excited by Beltrans’ new attitude. Beltran ponders “someone with experience and results”. Ramirez wants to know if Marino has the job. Beltran tells him to let him think about his suggestion for a while. Ramirez leaves Beltrans’ office so excited he trips on his way out. Beltran ponders “someone with experience, someone with results” . (Are you all thinking what I am thinking?)

Ramirez is ambushed by an anxious Marino wanting to know if he was able to convince Beltran. Ramirez tells him to shake the hand of his new assistant. He tells Marino he sold him on the idea of a man with experience. ( Ramirez uses the word Emperico). Marino is stumped by this and Ramirez explains a person who does not have a degree. He tells him he is a shoe in. Beltran said he would think about his idea but he really liked it. Marino gives Ramirez a cheese eating grin and pumps his fists in triumph.

The rest of the motley crew approach and wants the scoop. Ramirez tells them that the reign of terror has ended and Ale has resigned. They all give out cheers and hugs except for Bebe who gives our famous “No puedo ser“ as he sadly tries to walk through the jubilant crowd. He pulls Zetina aside and tells him he can‘t be a part of this. They all go on excited about the good news. Claudia is all excited that she can wear miniskirts again (What has she been wearing the past few months?) Dandy wants to know if Susana will be leaving too. Marino says well of course and Dandy hit’s the floor.

Ramirez continues saying this isn’t the only good news he has. He tells them that Marino will be her replacement. He wants applause for this wonderful news. We see horrified looks of fear on every ones face. Bebe is destroyed. He tells Zetina he doesn’t know which of the two announcements is the worse.

Susana returns to Ales’ office and tells her she just gave her letter of resignation to Beltran. She asks Ale what she is doing. Ale tells her what all the unemployed do, she is looking for another job. She knows a few people that might have something for her. Then Susana wants to know if she has heard anything about her Tia Rosario. Ale tells her Marco is working on this for her.


Tia Rosario is lamenting to an eager Quintana about her woes. Her bags are packed and she is ready to go. Marco shows up and wants to know if she has talked to Jorge about this. Tia tells him why bother, he won’t even notice that she is gone. Marco tells her she can’t leave under any circumstance and that he is here to take Ruby away. Rosario says Jorge won’t allow that. Marco assures her he will take care of everything. He tells her to stay put until he comes back.

Ruby and Jorge are out strolling the neighborhood. Marco tells Ruby they need to talk. He takes her aside and tells her she has to leave. Ruby protests. She wants to know why. He tells her Rosario is about to leave and Ale won’t allow that. Ruby all in a huff is off to talk to Ale. Marco stops her. He tells her the decision is made. She wants to know if he even thought about poor Jorge. She is afraid that Jorge would have another heart attack if she leaves. Marco tells her not to worry,. He will take care of everything. Ruby doesn’t want to leave and Marco tells her too bad, you are leaving.

Things are hopping at Siglo now. We have the majestic arrival of the owner of Siglo; complete with limousine, red carpet and dogs. It is Dona Acardia. As she enters they all clamor for her attention. Egos are all taken down a level as she insults each one of them. She calls Claudia a table dancer, Slaps Dandy’s face, wants to know if Ramiro is still with that nag of a wife. Marino approaches and she pulls the toothpick out of his mouth in disgust. The only one she is happy to see is Bebe. (That woman knows the souls of her employees. I think I like her.)


Marco and Jorge are in the library having a little chat. Jorge is telling Marco how intelligent Ruby is. Sadly Marco has to give Jorge the terrible news. Ruby has to leave. Jorge is greatly affected. Urdiales called and told him Her poor mother is sick and she needs her. Jorge wants to go with her. After all she was here for him. He wants to be there for her. Marco ever the best thinker tells him it is not a good idea for him to go. Ruby herself would not permit it.

Now Ruby has entered the room to give Jorge a tender sweet goodbye. He says he will be waiting for her to come back when her mother is better. Ruby shoots Marco a look then turns to Jorge and tells him of course she will come back. He gives her a boob hug, then goes in for another and declares he will take her to the station. Marco assures him he will take care of this. Jorge tells her to be sure and call him and is left very forlorn.


Cloautos is celebrating the demise of Siglo. It is a funeral over there. And Ale is the first cadaver. Rafas’ new boss says he feels sorry for her and wouldn’t want to be in her skin (pellejo). Rafa sitting alone says, it couldn’t be avoided but she is paying for all the things she has done.

Ruby is all broken up about leaving. She wants to know when she can see Jorge again Marco tells her to forget about that. She is worried he will really miss her. As she gets in Marcos car she takes her coat off and Marco becomes ever so sympathetic giving her a long approving look. He assures her everything will be just fine. He can’t possibly leave her alone when she is so sad.(What a gentleman) He knows just the place to take her to help her feel better.

Dona Arcadia is in Beltrans’ office and not pleased. Beltran is having a case of tachycardia. She wants to know what he is going to do about the poor sales. Beltran is ghastly white and starts sucking on his oxygen.

We see Ale on the phone . Things are not going much better for her. All her acquaintances are not quite so eager to hire her. They have heard all about her failures and the Refri fiscal. As she is talking on the phone we are given an earful of what only sounds like dogs barking on the other end. Not a good sign.


We hear screams from her office and Ramirez tells Zetina to enjoy her last bout of yelling. Zetina wants to know if she is really going to quit. Now we have a nasty little trick that Ramirez is pulling on Zetina. He encourages him to take advantage of this time to start his affair with Ale. Zetina is a little hesitant. What if things don’t work out. Ramirez assures him nothing bad will happen, after all she is leaving. Ramirez fills in Marino about the little trick he is playing on Zetina.

Rafa has left Cloautos with trophy in hand and who should be riding along in her automobile, none other than Monica. She shouts out “hello sexy” and starts flirty with him. She asks what’s up with the trophy and Rafa tells her he is the vendor of the month. Well this is cause to celebrate thinks our little minx. Rafa tells her he is not up to celebrating. She convinces him and he unenthusiastically gets in her car.


Ale is still getting nowhere with her telephone “dog barking” job hunting. She is offended at the offer she is hearing, as we see Zetina entering her office. He remembers what Ramirez told him about how the madder Ale gets the better it gets. And she is mad and this gets good, but not how Zetina expected. He holds his arms out and says I am yours, take advantage of me and gives her a big bear hug and starts sucking at her neck. A very surprised Ale slaps him but a good one. She screams at him and calls him an imbecile. The icky Siglo sickies all hear this and turn and smirk. As he leaves the office dejected and embarrassed they all lay in wait, laughing at him. He is left alone rubbing his face with a sad what the heck look.

Susan enters and wants to know what’s going on. Ale tells her he entered her office saying I am yours take advantage of me. Susana thinks that is a little strange. He is a pretty normal guy, maybe a little shy. Ale tells her he is Rafas’ replacement why would he be normal. Ale cries out what a black day. The only thing lacking is for Trapito to enter and want to make love with her. Susana teasingly tells her that Trapito is her man and he would never do that to her.

Ale continues that this is the least of her problems. She is finished. Ale tells her that a few months ago everyone was after her to work for them. Now no one wants her. She confides the outlook is not very good. Then she goes on her little rant of how all of this is Rafas’ fault. Susana continues to be little Polly Anna and tells her there are other places she can check out. Ale tells her no one will take her seriously and that she is the laughing stock of the Auto business. (or something like that).

Monica and Rafa are having coffees. Monica wants to know what’s up. She tells him it is like he isn’t there. She wants to know if he is upset with her. Rafa assures her this isn’t the case. He tells her she is a very sweet young thing and no one would be bothered by being with her. Then she asks him if he is thinking abut her? Rafa says her who? Monica says Ale. Rafa gives this long pause. Monica wants to know what he is thinking about. Rafa says she is right he has to forget about Ale. He has to become happy again. Now Monica takes his hands and asks if she could be any help. Rafa asks in what and she tells him to believe in love again. She goes in very close and we are left with an almost kiss.


Chapter 96: Two crazies get even crazier


Where were we. Oh yea Monica getting Frisky with Rafa. Rafa stops her very quickly and stares at her with a troubled look on his face.

Back with Ale and Susana. Ale says all her troubles started the day Rafa crashed into her and have lasted up to this moment with her loosing such a great sale. Ale thinks this is quite the coincidence that all this is happening now. Susana reminds her that this isn‘t the case. She tells her the best sales were when her and Rafa were working together. Ale tells her to shut up and she prohibits her from being right. She wants an explanation for why all this is happening.

Susana tells her she is just having a bad day. Ale is not buying this. All these bad things started happening when she ran into to Rafa. She lost her job, the hacienda and then there is Zetina. And her house is in chaos.. Susana inquires about Tia Rosario. Ale tells her that Marco is taking care of that and got rid of the nurse. Susana wants to know how poor Jorge is taking that.

Rafa is telling Monica that she is a wonderful young women but he just doesn’t have room in his life for another woman. Monica continues chiding him. She wants to know why he is so smitten with her. Rafa assures her it is more than just a whim. It is bigger than that. She makes fun of him then she asks if his work is no longer important to him. Rafa wants to know what his work has to do with any of this. She tells him that Refri still hasn’t brought any trucks.

And again she starts coming on to Rafa and says there is a tiny chance that she could convince her uncle to open up negotiations with him again. Rafa tells her to be serious. Even after the other night in the restaurant with what happened with her Uncle. Now there is no holding her back. She goes in again very close and says you don’t know what I could do and starts a seduction move that makes Claudia look like Mother Theresa. Rafa all nervous tells her to cool it.

In the meantime, we see Tia Rosario asking Jorge what’s wrong. (Okay tia you just had Marco sack the lust of his life and you want to know what’s wrong?) Jorge walks away sadly saying nothing, nothing is wrong. Ale is telling Susan that they have to replace that “thing in white” for her father. Ale says the only good thing about all of this besides Susana, is that she has the support of someone who can embrace her during these moments and is at her side. Susana sarcastically says Marco. Ale agrees with a starry eyed grin on her face. Yes Marco “que padre“ as she looks at her photo of them together. .

Rafa has managed to peel Monica off of him and tells her he is grateful for everything she wants to do for him, but the truth is he doesn’t want to do anything that would make Ale feel worse. He just wants to be good friends. Monica finally caves in and says if that’s what you want.

Rafa then asks her to tell him more about what’s going on in her life. She’s into animals. Her Father was a hunter. They had all kinds of animal heads hanging in their house. The subject eventually is about lions. Rafa tells the story about when they were all out on a picnic and he had to fight off a lion that escaped from the zoo. We get a flashback of the previous episode where they were all rushing away from the lion and Rafa went back to save the pet bird. Then they talk about how animals are mistreated at the zoo. (Was this a PSA about cruelty to animals?)


Rafa finally tells her she is a lovely young women but he has to leave. He doesn‘t feel right. She says it is okay, probably for the best, as he is still thinking about Ale “his sweet torment.”. Rafa sweetly thanks her for being so understanding. (That Rafa what a keeper. Ale what’s wrong with you???)




Marco and Ruby arrive at his apartment. Who should be lurking with a drink in hand but Marcos’ better half, Chavez. Marco screams at him and wants to know what he is doing there. Chavez tells him you scared me I almost broke the bottle. Marco asks him who said he could be there finishing off his whiskey. Chavez answers well you didn’t say I couldn’t. Marco tells him to leave.

Chavez takes him aside and asks him why he brought her here. He tells Chavez she is depressed and he was going to give her some money. Oh and by the way I need some money. Chavez hands him an envelope and says it is her next months wages. Then he cautions Marco to be careful. She could open her mouth. He tells him not to worry. The money is so she will disappear for good. Chavez is impressed. The old Marco is back. After so much abstinence . Then Chavez goes down his little windy road of lust by proxy and gets himself all worked up just thinking about it. Marco tells him to leave., and he tells our “precious little gem” he will see her later


Marco offers Ruby a coffee. Lets try a little tequila straight up says our sweet little nurse. She wants her money, as she downs her drink. Marco hands her the envelope and says it her monthly salary but it also is enough to include a little show. A private show. In the bedroom With music. As things start heating up the phone rings. It is Ale. He tells Ruby to not say anything, She says she will go look for the music and change and heads to the bedroom. Ale just called him to thank him for everything he has done for her today. You know taking care of the whole Ruby situation. (and he is certainly doing that.) She wants to know how he got rid of the “white monster”. He lies to Ale and tells her he sent her packing. She thanks him again and Marco tells Ale he loves her. Ale answers a simple yes and hangs up.


Ruby has changed out of her day-job working clothes into her night-job working clothes. And Marco is getting his “show”. The phone rings again and this time it is Claudia. She informs Marco they have had quite a day at Siglo. His ex girlfriend lost a big sale. Marco corrects her and says his current girlfriend. This doesn’t set well with Claudia. She continues to tell him Ale lost the sale to Rafa. This is not setting to well with Marco. He is trying very hard to play it cool but he is having a tough time. Marco informs her that Ale has told him that Rafa has been taking clients. Claudia tells Marco she actually met with him He wants all the details. Claudia proceeds to tell him what went down. She tells him Ale was away from the office for hours. Marco is trying very hard not to loose it. He graciously thanks her for the information. She tells him this conversation never happened she tells him to not be ungrateful and to call her. Marco assures her he will call and hangs up.

Marco swears and starts getting all worked up. He tells himself this can’t be that she would be betraying him again. Then he tries to calm himself down. He is not going to loose it this time. Every things cool and he heads in to the bedroom.

He has calmed down and finds a very ready Ruby at the foot of the bed. Things start heating up and he has lowered her to the bed when he suddenly looks over and sees Rafa passionately kissing Ale. He has lost it and gets up suddenly screaming No No No! Leaving a very confused Ruby sitting on the bed wondering what the heck. She goes over to him and asks him what’s wrong. Marco looks over at the bed and continues to see Rafa and Ale arms wrapped around each other kissing. He is screaming like a mad man pointing at the bed.. Ruby looks at bed and sees nothing. She is a little freaked by his behavior and I am cracking up. (Marco does crazy better than Vicky). Now he stumbles over to the bed frantically pulling back all the covers. Ruby is trying to calm him down. He is yelling they were here. Ruby assures him no one is there. He is out of his mind nuts yelling they were here. Then he yells at Ruby to leave!! Ruby gives him a very strange look and Marco shoves more money at her and tells her to leave he wants to be alone. Ruby scats. And Marco is left with terror on his face. Screaming “not again“. (That was the funniest scene we have seen in a while.)



Back at Siglo Ramirez is having a go at Zetina again. He is telling him that Ale likes violence. Finally our sweet Bebe puts an end to this ugliness and pulls Zetina aside. Claudia wants to know what Bebe is up too and Ramirez tells her “the fun is over” Claudia flippantly says they will just have to find some other fun.
Bebe tells Zetina it was just a joke. Zetina all innocent says “ Then I didn’t have a chance with her?” Zetina doesn’t get it and Bebe ends up screaming at him. Ale comes out of her office and Zetina runs and hides. He has frightened the poor Siglo floor models and they are all screeching as he tries to hide between them . Ale walks over and yells at him “Echese un balde de agua” Throw a bucket of water on it, or take a cold shower. The Siglo creeps all tell Ale goodbye and are surprised to hear she will be back in the morning. As they leave they all chide poor Zetina who is left sitting with the look of a deer caught in headlights.

Marco is informing Chavez that Ale has returned to Rafa. Chavez wants to know if he is sure. Marco answers yes. Chavez wants to know where, in what hotel. Marco confesses it wasn’t a hotel but at a business meeting. Chavez wants to know if they did anything. Marco says he doesn’t know but Claudia called to tell him. Chavez reassures him it was just a business meeting. He encourages him to ask Ale about it.

Quintana is reassuring tia Rosario he is there for her. Ale gets home and wants to know how Jorge is doing. Not so good. Ale knocks on Jorges’ door and he tells her to go away he is sleeping. Ale enters and suggests they find another nurse. Jorge is insulted. Ruby is irreplaceable. He tells Ale he will wait for Ruby. That is if he doesn’t die before her mother dies. Ale informs Jorge that Tia Rosario was going to leave. Jorge was not even aware of that. Why would she leave? Ale tells her she had had enough of Ruby. Jorge apologizes to Tia Rosario and promises that they will grow old and die together.

Jorge wants to know where Tia was going to go. Quintana pipes in she could have stayed with him. This sets Jorge off and he is on a rant about Quintana not be trustworthy. He would just try and seduce her. He turns to Quintana and says “tell you wouldn’t try“ . Then he prohibits Rosario from leaving.


Vicky shows up at Rafas’ house. She wants to know where Rafa is then she casually asks after Jaimie. She tells Lenora she will just wait for him in his Room. Lenora does not want a repeat performance and tells Vicky no way.

Rafa finally shows up and Vicky jumps him. He shows off his trophy and we get a cheer from Vicky. She takes the trophy from Rafa and shoves Juliette out of her way and heads into Rafas’ bedroom. Juliette warns him she is going into his room and Rafa tells her not to worry. She won’t find anything else of Ales’ in the room except the huge debt he owes her.


We have a salon scene. Not quite as cute as the last time. It involves Rosaura. She walks in and needs to get dolled up. She manages to insult everyone. There was even a remark by our skinny friend that got censored. Rosaura says Miami would never have a place like this. Her friends would all make fun of her if they saw her their.

Marco has calmed him self down and is talking with Ale. Ale tells him the sad events of her day. She lost the big sale she had. Marco wants to know how she lost it. She tells him she is going to tell him the truth but she wants him to remain calm. She said she lost it to Rafa. She continues the story and tells Marco she did not know Rafa would be there. Marco is livid that she lost the sale to Rafa. He accuses her of letting him have the sale for sentimental reasons. She pleads that she had to stop. She was offering more than she was authorized to offer. She tells Marco they would have both lost out. Then Rafa would not have been able to pay her what he owes her. Ale defends Rafa and says he isn’t the delinquent that Marco says he is. Marco goes off on her for defending him. Ale tries to calm him down. Marco says he won’t calm down. He accuses her of being crazy (?) “delirando” for Rafa again. He says she’s out in the street because of him. All of this is his fault. He tells her it was Rafa who destroyed her for the umpteenth time. He is ranting now with pure anger. Ale has had enough and tells Marco she was so stupid to think she could tell him the truth. She was so stupid to confide in him. But she was wrong. She tells him to just let her solve her own problems and leaves in a huff. Marco swears and knocks over the chair in Anger.


Our final scene is Vicky trying to find the perfect place for Rafas’ trophy. She settles on the spot right next to her picture. That way it will be the first thing he sees. She tells him she is very proud of him. She wants to take a photo of him and the trophy. She asks Rafa if the Siglo crew knows he won the trophy. He says probably because he won it for a client he took from them. Rafa is preoccupied and Vicky starts in again about the letter of Recommendation from Ale. He tells her to not start with that. Now Vicky does the crazy and pulls out Ales’ ripped picture and tells her to just look at the trophy Rafa won. Rafa wants to know what she is doing with the picture of Ale. He asks her if she has been carrying it around all day.

She turns and snaps yes, so what. She approaches Rafa and he becomes nervous. He tells her he thought she would just tear it up . She tells him it isn’t his problem. Then she taunts him with it and asks if he wants it. Rafa says do what you want with it. Throw it in the garbage. Vicky tells him she will throw it in the garbage the day this women leaves your life for good and not any sooner. Then she says “ Do you know what? I don’t like that that you don’t like that I carry this around. “ Rafa tells her she likes it a little. This turns Vickys’ crazy knob up a notch further. She tells Rafa he has ruined the celebration and put her in a bad mood. She is leaving and will return tomorrow to take a picture of him and the trophy and send it to Siglo weather he likes it or not. (That whole last bit was a bit confusing for me and it is late so I hope I didn’t get it too messed up). But I think it went down something like that. And that is where we end.

Labels: dinero

At Fulgencio's, an unsettled Juan returns to the party after the
debacle with the twins in the anteroom. He instructs Gabriel to
remain, but that he needs to be alone and will explain later. At the
cave, Juan mulls over the two twins and marvels wistfully how he has
never known anyone like Regina. She'd do anything for the man she
loves!

Aimee returns to the party and claims to Renato she visited the powder
room. When asked what happened in her absence, Renato says he will
explain later and exits in search of Regina. Across the room Gabriel
hawks Jimena, dancing with Branko as the entertainment's main
attraction. She and Gabriel exchange numerous speculative and probing
glances.

In another corner, Rodrigo simmers noxiously over Juan pursuing him
everywhere, even as Leonarda attempts to hold off the boil due to
Rodrigo's delicate health. And Eloísa grasps the dancing applause to
mask a saunter to sidle up to Federico and hold his hand. Federico
doesn't permit the handclasp long, but long enough for Servando to get
a fascinated eyeful.

With palm reading as the final act, Griselda makes a beeline for
Rodrigo and Leonarda, to Leonarda's delight. Griselda is surprised to
realize that Rodrigo is her gentleman and reads with heavy portent
that Rodrigo is a very lucky man. A great woman appears in his
destiny, one ready to do anything for him.

Her name is etched by fire in his soul and only he can recognize her.
Leonarda blushes. Flattering Leonarda by reading in her palm how good
and noble she is, Griselda stacks their two hands together and
declares they are a lucky pair, bound to each other from the past much
more than people know. Noel, standing nearby, has not missed a
pregnant moment.

Gabriel retrieves Jimena from the dance floor to sullenly congratulate
her on dancing beautifully. His real interest seems to be Branko and
what he's doing there. Jimena explains he just arrived from globe
trotting, upon which Gabriel observes cynically they sure seem cozy
for just having met.

She admits she likes Branko and they developed a nice friendship. And
what's more, Jimena points out, Branko treats her with respect, unlike
any other man she's known. Gabriel mulls this over silently while the
camera pans to Branko watching them pensively, who then gathers her up
when the gypsy troop exits. Gabriel does not look happy.

At the casino, the girlz bemoan the sorry state of manhood -- like
that Federico Martín del Campo -- while Phillip defends his gender.
Marlene enters and counsels Lulu that some men are good, but the rest
are "all alike" and will take advantage of any little error they make.

Lulu is distraught with guilt over her visit to Federico's and the
ensuing disaster, but swears she stole nothing! Marlene believes her
and forgives her; they are like her daughters and they stick together
to survive and to put up a happy front for the public, who expects it.

Renato finds Regina and takes her aside to gently rebuke her for not
telling him about herself and Juan; but Regina instead mystifies him
further by denying it and claiming the truth is something else
entirely -- she had to do it to protect someone she loves. She'd
sooner suffer condemnation of others rather than defend herself.

That night, dreaming in his bed and looking handsome, Gabriel kisses
Estrella and hears her tell him to find someone else to make him happy
-- when the apparition turns suddenly into Jimena in his arms.
Jimena? he calls. Gabriel bolts upright and awake, with Jimena's name
on his lips wonderingly. Finally, he smiles in dawning relief and
understanding.

Next morning, in the light of day, however, his old doubts return.
She's a gypsy! He can't set his sights on her! He's just chewing
this over again when suddenly Jacinta rushes in and exclaims that
Pedro, Eusabio and Santos went fishing and never returned. She's
beside herself with fear and needs to find Juan right away. They exit
to gather the boyz and find Juan.

Out in the fields, Renato now braces Juan with his quandary -- is
Regina the one Juan demanded to see at the wedding? But Juan won't
satisfy him either and explains enigmatically that one day he'll see
that things aren't as they appear and that looks can be deceiving --
but the worst is when love lies.

Next Noel even corners Regina to counsel her, but he is sweetly
concerned. He wants to hear her side of the story. Regina has
already trusted him with many details of her love and sacrifice to see
Renato happy, but she can only explain that circumstances forced her
to play up to Juan. When Noel points out that nevertheless actions
can bring one down, Regina insists her conscience is clear.

In the finca office, Leonarda is now happy to agree with Aimee that
Regina is a bad act -- but the worst is Leonarda can't tattle to
Rodrigo due to his rage perhaps killing him. Aimee reassures Leonarda
she needn't tell him -- just get Regina married off to Federico and at
a distance from the farm as soon as possible.

Out on a "faraway" desert isle probably about 50 yards from the
regular beach shack, Eusabio tries to get Santos interested in
"surviving" by reconnoitering for a nice, cold coconut milk; but
Santos can only think of what might have happened to poor Pedro, who
may have washed up on another "faraway" desert isle. Meanwhile, back
at the finca, Gabriel gallops up to inform Remigio about the missing
fisherman and they exit to seek out Juan immediately.

At a jeweler's, Rodrigo and Federico scope out a fat diamond
engagement ring for Regina; but Rodrigo is rather nonplussed to
discover that Federico once again is out of funds and supposedly
awaiting some from Spain. Rodrigo longsufferingly accepts to buy the
diamond and let Federico repay him when the time comes.

Hoping to wring out an admission of guilt, in the finca office,
Leonarda berates Regina over her behavior with Juan, but is
unsuccessful. Instead Regina leaves Leonarda speechless by declaring
she hopes to God that Leonarda never finds out what made her act that
way. Were she to, she'd more likely be asking forgiveness on bended
knee!

Regina flees the office, and Clemencia finds her on the staircase
landing, weeping piteously. Regina grasps at Clemencia like a life
raft -- the only person who seems to understand. She'd rather
everyone think she's an evil woman than Renato learn Aimee is Juan's
lover!

Down in the catacombs, Rosenda skulks the dark passageways with only a
tiny candle flame in hand, knocking on walls and probing nooks to find
where Arcadio might stash his cache of Leonarda's jewels. Focused on
the prize, she gets much more than she bargained for, however -- when
a black-veiled ghost rounds a bend and peers at her, frightening the
wits out of Rosenda. All this to tibia-bones-on-skulls music.

At the gypsy camp, Servando tosses Branko his split from the gig last
night, noting Branko could make a bundle dancing with Jimena around
town. When Branko frankly confesses he really likes Jimena a lot,
Servando informs him that unfortunately another guy has his eye on her
-- a guy with a good future.

Back at the catacombs, of course, María del Rosario had simply let
herself out of her cell in the usual way and went prowling around to
find the room where she thought she saw Juan de Díos. Rummaging in
the drawers there, she happens upon and absconds with the damning
blackmail letter which Arcadio holds over Leonarda's head for
poisoning the twins' mother, Constanza.

The embarrassing appointment at the jeweler's didn't enhance
Federico's mood for his visit to wring money out of Fifi and Marlene
at the casino. He is especially rude, and observes if they denounce
him to the cops, he'll do the same. Marlene will give him his money;
but they repeat he gave them an entire day, and that means they have
until 2:00 in the morning.

Federico accedes to return then -- but if they don't have it he'll
take the casino! Phillip objects the casino is worth a fortune! Pay
him or lose it, Federico insists and exits. Marlene sinks into the
upholstery, ruing how she never thought her return to Veracruz would
end up like this. Fifi runs after Federico and attempts to explain
through tears about the man who broke in through the patio, but
Federico laughs in her face at this ridiculous tale.

Jimena pounds the laundry at the river when Branko appears and
startles her; he wastes no time and asks outright about his rival,
since Branko is definitely interested in Jimena. Jimena denies
Gabriel is in love with her; he's in love with another woman. But
Jimena regretfully admits she is in love with him. Upon learning
this, Branko earnestly warns Jimena about getting involved outside
their kind; a white man will spurn her for being a gypsy. Jimena
turns away, dispirited again.

In bed together up in the dressmaker's hideaway, Eloísa is upset to
learn Federico frankly plans to marry Regina. When asked, Eloísa
admits she would never think of leaving Fulgencio's money -- and
Federico chuckles and demonstrates he also must look out for his
financial future. Eloísa is relieved to hear Federico plans to
continue funny business as usual after his marriage. She makes him
swear to never leave her, and he does.

At the sheriff's office, he's pleased to hear no good news about the
fishermen. And on the supposed desert island, the two remaining boyz
have fashioned a raft with provisions to set forth for home and on a
search for Pedro. Meanwhile, Juan has the erstwhile pirates ganged up
and setting sail on the Luzbel to search high and low until they find
their friends.

Down in the catacombs, María del Rosario absconds with the blackmail
letter and happens upon Constanza's treasure chest; she also uncovers
there with glee an actual baby doll, so she's coming up in the fantasy
world. She'll be at Juan before we know it; oh, not really. Anyway,
at a sudden noise, she hides the letter inside the baby doll.

Upstairs, Arcadio is livid when a terrified Rosenda approaches him
about her vision in the basement; she's so upset, she just spills the
whole premise of why she was down there -- to look for his jewel
cache. I guess she's right, because predictably he doesn't give a
whit about the jewels. He just screams at her to stay out of the
damned basement!

In their apartment, Aimee thinks for once Renato should now believe
her story about Regina and Juan; but no luck. They both denied it,
and he trusts each of them more than he trusts his own eyes or wife
apparently. In fact, he says, if it turned out to be true; so what --
he'd back them up.

Out on the high seas, Juan and the weekend warriors search for their
fisher friends. Meanwhile, Santos and Eusabio have launched their
rickety reed raft -- and of course, Eusabio manages to find a way to
plunge into the depths, where vicious, hungry sharks lurk and circle.

In the previews: Arcadio finds that his blackmail letter has
disappeared and assumes Rosenda took it; Gabriel looks green-eyed
daggers at Branko and Jimena dancing in town -- and then attacks
Branko to make him unhand her; and finally, Noel astounds Renato by
admitting there is a big secret that will be revealed at the proper
time.

Jeri

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Lucas and Jade meet by chance in the medina. Longing looks; semi-observant child. 'Mommy,' why is that man staring at you?' asks Jadiyah. I say semi-observant because she has actually met Lucas twice; once at the Ferrer's and once at Mohamed's. But gold is more interesting for her than random guys in the medina and while Jadiyah admires a stall of gold jewelry, Lucas tells Jade to meet him in the ruins at the usual time.

Leo tells Rosa that Enrique has reported that Lucas isn't budging on the Jade situation. Marisa comes in. He tells her to give Lucas time (dale tiempo). He says that Lucas will realize that this is a mistake and it will all get resolved. [Even Leo should have trouble saying this with a straight face.]
Tiempo es lo que menos quiero darle a Lucas.
Time is the last (least) thing I want to give Lucas, says Marisa. She says that she has given him time since they got married:
tiempo para que olvide... tiempo para que entienda.. para que decida.. para que crezca..
time to forget; time to understand; to decide; to grow up (all in the present subjunctive after para que). She says that she doesn't have any more time for him. Leo asks what she is going to do and Marisa replies that she is hasn't decided.
Tómate tu tiempo.
Take your time, says Leo.
Rosa tells Marisa that Leo is on her side. Marisa replies that Leo is on the side of his business deal. He doesn't need her now that Natalia is old enough to decide where she wants to live. Rosa asserts that she has always cared about Marisa but Marisa retorts that Rosa has always been on Lucas' side.

Rosa is worried about Nati going to the beach alone but she is reassured when she sees that Nati is with Alejandro. Once away from the house, they stop and kiss. Alej wants Nati to meet his mother (vieja, literally, old lady). Nati isn't sure that Alej's mother will like her. Alej is sure that she will adore Nati.
Si yo, que ti conocí cuando eras mala gente te adoro, ¡imagínate ahora que eres un encanto!
If I, who met you when you were mean, adore you, just imagine now that you are enchanting!
Alej says that he has the impression that he has known her for a long time.
Nati replies that she feels like she is in a dream and is afraid to wake up.
No, tranquila...si te despiertas, ahí estaré para abrazarte.
No, don't worry.. if you wake up, I'll be there to hold you.

Rosa calls Andrea and is surprised to learn that Nati isn't with her.

Alej and Nati are on the deserted beach for lovers.


Alej tells Nati that he is afraid to fall in love with her because they are from such different worlds. What would her parents let their precious child (hijita consentida) have a boyfriend who is a chauffeur? Nati replies that they will have to accept it. She doesn't want her parents' lives - together because of destiny and not because they are happy. They deceive each other, lie and fight. She doesn't want that for herself. She just wants to be happy with Alej.

Lucia asks if Marisa is going to separate from Lucas.
¡Ni loca! Si me separo de Lucas me quedo sin nada.
No way! If I separate from Lucas, I'll be left with nothing.
She has nothing and since Natalia is 18, she wouldn't get child support. [There is such a thing a alimony. I'm sure Lucas would be happy to pay to get rid of Marisa.] She says that she will never change her style of life. She is not on speaking terms with her father so no money there. She says the only thing she knows how to do is be a rich man's wife. Lucia suggests that with her looks and style, Marisa could get a job. Marisa looks at as if Lucia suggested that she go and work in a leper colony. She tells Marisa that she can't let Lucas separate from her without suffering the consequences. Lucia suggests cluing Said in on what is going on. A lightbulb goes on in Marisa's head. [Wasn't that her plan all along?]

I guess she did that because the next scene we see Said having someone call all the hotels in Morocco looking for Lucas.

Zoraida, in her house-cleaning headcovering,

waits anxiously for Jade to return from the medina. Jade complains about being unable to go out. But you just went to the market alone with Jadiyah, says Zoraida. Jade replies that Zoraida doesn't understand anything.

Enrique tries to convince Lucas to wait on the Jade thing until the business deal with Said's company is signed. Lucas tells him that waiting hasn't worked out well in the past for Jade and him. He loves Jade and is going to do what it takes to be with her.
¡Me voy a aferrar a ella!
I am going to grab her!
Lucas says that when he meets Jade, he will find out whether Said already knows about them or whether Jade returned to Morocco to get away from Lucas.

Said finds out that Lucas is in Morocco.
Voy a cumplir mi destino.
I'm going to fulfill my destiny, says Said grimly.

Said tells Mohamed that he has to go back to Morocco right away on urgent business.

Pablo has taken up with Karla (who also gets a considering look from Mohamed). Gloria is happy to have Karla away from Alej.

Ramon goes to see the Naz but Latifa won't let him in because there are no men in the house. Nariza doesn't care. She wants a report on Osvaldo from Ramon.

Doña Nazira, vi al Señor Osvaldo abrazado de su novia.
Doña Nazira, I saw Señor Osvaldo hugging his girlfriend, report Ramon.
The Naz asks if Dora is prettier than she. Ramon is discreet.
Cada uno tiene su encanto.
Each of you has her charm. Then he tells her that she is prettier than Dora. He also tells her that Dora has been Osvi's girlfriend for a long time. The Naz concludes that Osvaldo was seeing Dora and her at the same time. She recites Osvaldo's promises to marry her, go to Morocco, etc. Latifa takes the opportunity to point out the perfidy of Westerners. The Naz screams at her to shut up and asks Ramon to find out exactly when Osvaldo is getting married. 'You pay, I'll find out,' replies Ramon and the Naz gives him her gold earrings and tells him to hurry.

Nati comes back from the beach all happy. Rosa is sure that she was with a boy.
¡Qué bueno que alguien en esta familia puede ser feliz!
How nice that someone in this family can be happy, says Marisa showing why she is a finalist in the "The Person Most Self-Centered, and Most Oblivious to Everyone Else’s Needs" contest.

Some totally pointless pillow talk between Lucia and Roberto that illustrates her jealousy.

Albieri sends for Luisa and tells her that he has determined that it was her fault that the DNA results got mixed up and adding this to the incident with his journal has convinced him that Luisa needs a vacation. She is impactada and points out that he made a much worse error and didn't have to go on vacation. She is doubly impactada to learn that Alicia is slated to take over her job and the rest of the staff in the clinic approve of this decision. Since Albieri has made this announcement during business hours, Luisa has to run out of the office crying in front of everyone. Alicia, in what must be the ugliest dress ever conceived, pretends concern.

Dora tells Vicki that her life is good for the first time in a long time: she has her own house; her mother is living with her and she is going to marry Osvaldo. [Let's hope she this list isn't in order of how much happiness it provides her.] The only thing that is missing is if Daniel would come home and live with her and forget about Dr. Albieri. Luisa comes to see Dora. I guess Luisa doesn't have any friends because she pours out her troubles with Albieri to someone who calls her Doña Luisa and uses the formal usted with her. She takes Dora's hand and says that she feels so alone and needs a friend. Dora pulls her hand away and is polite. Luisa gets the message and leaves.

Andrea comes to see Nati and finds her putting on make up. She concludes that Nati is going out with someone. Nati confirms this but will only tell Andrea that she is very happy and wouldn't want to be anyone else in the world. Andrea is happy for her.

Alej tells Pablo that he is fascinated with Natalia. She is so pretty and easygoing that he can't believe that she was born in this hosue of millionaires. Pablo advises him to take it slow.
No te vayas de cabeza sin freno.
Don't jump in headfirst, literally, Don't go by the head without brakes, says Pablo.
Alej says that he can't control himself. Pablo says that he can control himself the same way that Pablo is controlling himself with Karla. Alej can't believe that Pablo is getting involved with her.
No sé si fue un buena idea de montarme en ese tren...
I don't know if it was a good idea to get on that train.. says Pablo, but he doesn't want to risk his friendship with Alej for a woman like Karla. Alej reassures him that his ex-girlfriends are dead to him. Besides he owes Karla one. If she hadn't left him for someone else, he never would have gotten involved with Nati. He goes on to say that what he felt for Karla wasn't love - they liked each other and she was really good in bed and he got used to that. Pablo is glad Alej feels that way. He says that he won't get involved with Karla but he will teach her a good lesson (dar le su bien escarmiento).

Osvaldo is making his blackmail payment to Karla. He begs to drop the sexual assault charges against him. She says that she'll think about it when he finds her a millionaire husband. Osvi protests that he isn't a pimp (chulo profesional). He needs, what else, time. She says that she is busy and sends Osvaldo off. Karla's nasty mother takes the money in lieu of rent. Apparently, Karla got a part in some show. She is sure that this means she will be famous.

Jade slips out of the house while Ali tells the children stories from the Koran. Lucas tells Enrique that he is leaving to meet Jade. Enrique begs him to reconsider.
Enrique, hoy se decide mi vida..
Enrique, today my life is being decided, says Lucas and leaves. The situation is too stressful for Enrique and he thinks about ordering a drink. Uh oh.

Zoraida catches Jade leaving the house and tries to follow but loses sight of her in the medina.

Albieri makes up with Luisa and suggests that they go on vacation together.

Back to the ruins. Lucas and Jade meet. They kiss. A loooong kiss.

Meanwhile, Zoraida is running around the medina looking for Jade. [She must be the only person who doesn't know that Jade and Lucas always meet at the ruins.]
Jade: I can't believe that I am here with you after such a long time.
Lucas: Time doesn't pass here. We are the same adolescents who met 20 years ago and who never stopped loving one another.
Jade: Lucas
Lucas: Look. Can you feel my heart? It beats (Late) for you. I feel like I just met you, like we were falling in love in secret (como si te estuviera enamorando a escondidas.)
Jade: I shouldn't have come, Lucas. You shouldn't have come looking for me now. This is crazy.
Lucas: Jade, listen to me. I tried during all this time to forget you. I didn't manage it (no lo conseguí). I couldn't.
Jade: You thought about me?
Lucas: All the time, my love. All the time. That is why my life has been so empty because I don't have a soul, I don't have heart. Look at me. You kept my whole being (tú te quedaste con todo mi ser).
Jade: Not a day went by that I didn't think about you. I imagined that you were happy and I was dying with jealousy to think that you were happy without me. This isn't a coincidence. All this was written before we were born.
Lucas: Jade, I will do what is necessary to be with you. I spoke to Marisa and told her that I want a divorce.
Jade: Does she know about us?
Lucas: Yes, she suspects something.
Jade: Oh Lucas, that is why she keeps hanging around Said (por eso se está acercando tanto a Said), she wants to tell him everything.
Lucas: I don't think she would do that. [Really? You don't know your wife very well.]
Jade: Of course she will do it. She will tell him and when she does...
Lucas: I only promise you one thing. I won't leave Morocco without you.
More kissing.

Ali is looking for Jade and believes that she went out with Zoraida. Zoraida is still looking for Jade in the medina. She finds Abdul who is scandalized that she would show herself in public dressed that way. She tells him that she and Jade got separated when they were out buying lamb. Abdul says that Jade will return to Ali's house and they should wait for her there.

Back at the ruins-
Jade: How can I go back to my house? What will I tell them?
Lucas: I will go with you and talk to your Uncle Ali.
Jade: No, of course not.
Lucas: Jade, we are risking more by meeting in secret. I believe the moment has come to face them (dar la cara, literally, give the face). There were many things I should have done for you and destiny made me pay. You married another man and I married another woman but here I am ready to be with you. Are you going to leave me alone?
Jade: No, never.
Lucas: Then?
Jade: Ok, I have to speak to Said face to face. I want him to hear it from me. That is the only thing I ask.
Lucas: Ok. When will you see him?
Jade: I won't wait until he comes back to Morocco. I want to meet with him in the US. I feel safer there. I can run away or call the police. But before that I have to talk to Tío Alí. We can't risk meeting before that. Let's meet in the US, ok?
Lucas: Whatever you want. My love, there is something that I have been dreaming about all these years and I would like to relive it here.
Jade: What is it?
Lucas: Would you dance for me?
Jade: Of course.

Back at Ali's, Abdul says that Jade is taking too long. Ali, as usual, is protecting her. He makes excuses. Jade returns and tells a lame story about bad lamb.

In the kitchen, Jade tells Zoraida that she met Lucas. He is going to separate from his wife and she will separate from Said and she and Lucas will be happy forever.
[I guess this is what the prophecy meant about the past meeting the future because this is the dreamy young Jade who seems to have forgotten why she went back to Morocco in the first place, forgotten about her daughter and forgotten about how Said promised to kill Lucas.]

Ramon loses the Naz's earrings to Gloria.

Alej tells Nati about how his mother was widowed when he was very young and she started the restaurant business from nothing and now she has the bar and restaurant in the Southwest and still takes care of him. Nati says that he is fortunate. Her mother doesn't know she exists. She is always at the club or a fashion show. She would like Nati to be like her - coiffed, made up, in high heels (tacones). Alej tells her that he likes her the way she is - transparent, authentic, precious. That is why he fell in love with her. Andrea witnesses them together.

The credits roll.

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Univision's loco scheduling has everything confused!!

Now that Soy tu duena (which I gather already has the nickname STuD) is about to start, I know some of you Salvaje team want to switch back to the 9 pm hour. Proposals have been made to me, and anything is fine, really, that you want to do.

A new volunteer for Salvaje: Sarah Runs-at-Dawn.
Jeri is, I gather, a new recruit for Salvaje as well.
Jody, Gloria, and Kris are on Salvaje but some want to switch to STuD?
Carlos offered to do a shift of Salvaje, is that offer still open?

For STuD:
Jody: Monday
Keri/Jardinera: Friday

Kat, Cheryl, Connie - what's your preference?

Caray, caray!

Thanks all. Help me get this straight ok?

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Hola, queridos! This recap includes quite a bit more detail than usual, and that’s because the episode contained much, much more material of significance than usual.

Marisa finds out that Lucas went to Morocco, and she throws the mother of all tantrums. “I don’t want your pity!” Gee, then why does she sing the Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me song daily? The most interesting part of the scene is the competition against Leo for the title, “The Person Most Self-Centered, and Most Oblivious to Everyone Else’s Needs.” She blames Leo for bringing her husband’s amante into the house. She rants about all the sacrifices she’s made, and how no one accepts her. She says that all anyone cares about is Natalia, and that’s why they forced her to stay in this miserable marriage. Leo might lose the Self Centered trophy, but he certainly wins the Biggest Load of Bull award, claiming “I never manipulated anybody.” She rants on, saying that she was forced to stay because Natalia is abnormal and emotionally unstable. Natalia is listening to all this from the stairs. Alej comes in and hears the continuing rant.

Finally Natalia bolts and Alej chases after her. In the rain. She is distraught and steps in front of a car. Because she wanted to? Because she didn’t care about anything? We don’t know. Alej reaches her just in time, hurls himself at her, and they both land in the bushes, Alej on top of Naty, nose to nose. The intense emotions of the past several minutes, the rejection by her mother, the guilt for making her parents miserable, the near-death experience, and Alej’s panic of nearly losing her, .. Those emotions all get transferred into a very intense kiss. Suddenly Alej pulls away and apologizes. He fears he has taken advantage of her vulnerability. But Naty rolls over on top of him and makes it obvious that she is perfectly happy to be taken advantage of. They walk down the street, splash in the puddles, and impulsively grab more kisses and hugs like two lovebirds.

Leo is instantly transported to Cristina’s doorstep. He steps in the door, looking like he’s lost his moorings, and starts seriously kissing her. That is, until Cristina’s date, Augustin, comes out of the other room. Cristina introduces them and both men try to excuse themselves but Cris won’t permit it. One thing about Cris, nobody will ever call her a doormat! Here’s my best guess at the gist of Cristina’s monologue. “I met Augustin after Christmas (e.g. within the past week), and we got together again. That’s why I can’t understand why certain men would spend a night full of delicious passion, and then the next day, after thirty phone calls, wanting to say how happy he made a woman, and she could make him very happy too, but somehow he’s always busy in meetings. And after that, I thought, what would I do so that this caveman (cavernicola) doesn’t only look for me in the mattress (colchon)? Then Augustine showed up, so nice, so wonderful, to put my life in order, but now everything goes back to the same shambles (despelote) as always.” She explains to Augustin that she adores him, but she wants to be honest with him. He protests that they just met and she doesn’t owe him an explanation. But she explains that she doesn’t want him to think that she was just taking advantage of him like certain people usually (soler) do! She explains that she loves Leo even though he’s afraid to be happy, even though he’s a macho caveman. Augie says it’s a shame that he arrived too late. Though if he would have met her before her fixation on Leo, he would’ve been in 5th grade. Augie leaves and Leo tries to leave too. Not so fast, Buster! She asks, “Did you come to find me or to ruin (estropear) my night?” He still wants to leave, but she insists that she knows how to give him what he came for. They end up horizontal in short order.

At the dance club, Dora is waiting for an answer. Ozzie says Dora’s question caught him off guard. She says she won’t put a gun to his heard; goodbye. Well, when you put it that way.. Ozzie says, “You’re the only woman I’ve ever loved,” gets down on one knee, and asks her to marry him. She accepts. Dora has a face of sheer happiness, and Ozzie has a face of sheer wonder.

Marisa cries over her wedding picture. She tells Rosa that she can’t stand it for another moment. She can’t understand why that woman who is so far beneath her could capture her husband’s heart in such a profound way, that even after 20 years he still holds her in his heart. She doesn’t want to face the idea that her husband has spent the past 20 years dreaming of someone else. Rosa wants to bring her a tranquilizer, but Marisa has in mind a more active method of improving her mood. She calls David and gets his voice mail, so she pulls out a photo album of other men available for a price. She orders a two-fer, Ricardo and Manuel. Cost is no object when you charge it to your husband’s credit card.

Alej and Naty are in an antro. He notices that she’s wearing the bracelet he gave her. She tells him that she’s surrounded by people but she feels alone because nobody understands her. She tells him about her guilt for making her parents stay together and miserable. She also feels guilty because she has been a disappointment to everyone. Alej won’t let her continue because he sees her as beautiful, intelligent, and good, and he’s going to teach her to like herself. He doesn’t realize that when your mother rejects you, only a miracle can fill that void. Then again, this is telenovelaland, and the laws of human nature are different here. She tells him he’s the first person she’s told about all this. He says, “I’m going to take good care of you. I want to see my novia very, very happy.” She’s shocked by the word novia, and he backpedals, worried that she doesn’t want to be his novia. She answers his doubts with a big kiss.

Dora comes home and tells Estela that she has news. She brings in Osvaldo and tells mama that they’re getting married. Dora says that she thought she could raise Daniel alone but she was wrong, and she quite nearly lost him entirely. So she changed course and went looking for Ozzie. Dora says that Ozzie will accept paternity of Daniel. Estela is delighted. Gee, I wonder how twenty-year-old Daniel will feel about this.

Jade complains to Zoraida about being trapped in the house. She doesn’t even know how long Lucas will stay, so she could be trapped for a long time. Zoraida wisely points out that she couldn’t resist him in the US and she wouldn’t be able to here, either. Lucas calls the house but Zoraida talks as if it’s one of Abdul’s associates.

At the gym, Alej gushes to Pablo about how wonderful Natalia is.

Luisa tells Albi that this foolish argument has gone on for too long. They kiss and make up, and they go out on the town, leaving Alicia alone in the house.

Metiche Ramon tells Mohamed that he heard Nariza is going to marry Osvaldo. Mo says that’s impossible because he hasn’t given his permission. Mo decides that Nariza will leave for Morocco first thing tomorrow. He rushes home and accuses the Naz of planning this behind their back. She denies, but he says Osvaldo is telling everyone he’s getting married. Nariza is sure this means Ozzie will marry her, and she can’t contain her joy. Her smile expands to its full circumference, big enough to eat Cincinnati. The Naz faints, and Bubba Mo starts telling her unconscious body all the things that must be done first. Latifa tells him to ease up, Mo shoots her down, and the two of them walk out arguing while Nariza lies passed out on the floor. Funny stuff! When Mo is gone the Naz magically recovers.

At the clinic, Julio and Escobar tell Albi that the test results came back, and it’s certain, someone switched the results. They’re unwilling to say it, but they believe Luisa is mistaken. They suggest she take a vacation, and that they have Alicia fill in while she’s gone.

Enrique pays a visit to Lucas. Lucas complains about his father running his life. Riq tells him that everyone is responsible for how he lives his own life. Lucas tells him that’s just the point, and now he’s taking control of his own life.

Said goes to see Leo at his office. He’s looking for Lucas, and Roberto says he’s in Chicago o n business. Said says he’ll wait for his return.

Chismoso Ramon is at TODCIM and sees Ozzie and Dora together. He remembers seeing Ozzie with Karla too. He’s got hot poop and he can’t wait to tell somebody. At Gloria’s party, Karla and her mom show up and Gloria is none too happy to see them. Alej calls Naty to ask her to come to the party too, but she can’t. Ramon tells Karla that Alej’s new novia is a millionaire and Karla claims she doesn’t care. Pablo tells Alej that his ex-girlfriend is flirting with him (Pablo), and Alej tells him Adalante! But Alej warns him, he doesn’t want to listen to Pablo complaining when he discovers Karla’s claws.

Ramon’s having a busy night. Or shall we say, “a busy-body” night? He tells Prince Amin that he saw Osvaldo with his novia Dora, and also with Karla. Inside, Mo forbids the Naz from stepping foot outside the house. She says no one can stop her; the slave has proclaimed her freedom. Amin, CIT (chismoso in training), rushes in to announce that Ozzie has a novia. Actually a few. Dora, Karla and Lariat. (Nariza). She faints again.

Next we get a montage of everyone’s New Year’s celebrations: the party at Gloria’s, the party at Cristina’s bar, Andrea’s family celebrating alone at home, Clara’s family (with Fernando on the phone and Escobar gazing at the TV) joined by Carolina, Leo’s family at home, and Albi with Luisa, Alicia, and Julio. Julio and Alicia spend some extra time on the New Year’s hug. The montage burns up several minutes of the show which is good - it’s easy to recap! At Ali’s house, they don’t observe the Western new year, but they have a belly dancer to celebrate their return to Morocco. And Lucas sits alone in his hotel room, pining for Jade. He’s been pining for twenty years. I’m not sure pines live that long!

Jade informs Zoraida that she and Jadiyah are going to the market alone. She leaves before Zee can stop her. Can anyone guess who she sees in the market? And can anyone guess where they agree to meet, in tomorrow’s previews?

One more observation. Jade should wear her veil differently. She already has a long, narrow face. My husband calls her “hatchet face.” But in that veil at the end of the episode, I swear, her face has the proportions of a telephone pole!

In review, what are the develpments in tonight's show?
1. Alej and Natalia
2. Dora and Ozvaldo
3. Ozzie and Lariat - not.
4. Leo and Cristina
5. Lucas steps away from Leo's control. That was actually Monday, but close enough.
6. Marisa finds out Lucas left for Morocco and everyone hears her rant.

I could include the meeting between Lucas and Jade, but that's really nothing new.

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Well, we've been promised decisive episodes this week, so I can safely assume tonight will be a real snooze-fest.

Out on the high seas, Santos, Pedro, et al, are still not having any more luck getting fish. There's a suggestion to go out farther, but they're already out pretty far. They decide to risk it.

Juan and the workers keep cutting cane. Juan says they've got to finish the job today. Remigio is shocked, considering he figured Juan was only taking the job to piss off the MdO's. Despite the hurry, Remigio wants love advice from Juan about the gal he met yesterday. Juan knocks him over to show his happiness for his bro. Remigio says she's a cook and she works in the casino, and her name is "Malu." Juan doesn't remember anyone there with a name like "Malu," but then again, he's never gone into the kitchen. He's going to go snooping on Remi's behalf. And he wants to start planning a party to celebrate Remi being in love. Juan and Remi roughhouse as the other workers look on.

"Farther out" the guys have caught more fish, at long last, and they're giddy with relief, dreaming of the riches they'll have when they sell the haul. They start paddling back to shore, but the boat is taking on water at a shocking rate, and from a suspiciously perfectly round hole. The boat sinks fast and the dead fishes murmur that karma's a bitch. But don't listen to them, they're just bitter that they were stupid enough to swim into the nets.

Servando gives the gypsy camp a rah-rah-rah speech about the town having confidence in them again. The guitarist arrives and claims to be a relative of Servando's. He's Branco, the "Zingaro" (which apparently means "gypsy"). Servando is now happy to see his long-lost relative, all growed up. Branco shows off his mad guitar skillz and the assembled ladies dance. He hands off the guitar and starts dancing with the ladies. Jimena isn't into it, but Branco gets her dancing as well. When their eyes meet, sparks fly, as we knew they would.

The boat is well and truly sunk and the guys are hanging on to barrels, but it appears Pedro is lost.

Jimena goes down to the river and does some laundry. Branco comes over to seduce her. He's been waiting for a girl like her, you know. His gypsy heart speaks flowery phrases of love. But, to be more direct, he wants to know if he has a shot. Since she doesn't have a boyfriend, he figures he does. He says he'll see her later, he has a surprise for her.

Fed goes to get his stash of cash to buy Regina's engagement ring with, and finds his cashbox empty. He goes into shock and rips up his drawers looking for the money. He immediately assumes Fifi must have stolen his money and that's why she left so mysteriously. Well, he's going to go show her who Federico Martin del Campo is. A whiny little shit who can't keep his penis in his pants any more than he can keep his money in his safe? Although, thanks to Don Fulgencio for stalling the marriage plans. Now, be a good guy and don't offer to lend Fed any more money!

Branco dances for a crowd in town. A couple of gypsy ladies make eyes at him. Branco catches some money from the crowd. Salma flirts with him. Branco is moderately receptive. He likes her sincerity and says she's pretty, but since he met Jimena first, sorry. Ouch!

Fed goes to accuse Fifi of taking the money. She has no idea what he's talking about, even after he threatens her with the cops. Philippe and Madame don't believe she took the money. In fact, Madame didn't know Fifi was in his house--that's forbidden! Fed goes for the cops, but Madame vouches for her. Fed won't be put off, despite Madame's pleading. All he wants is his money back. Madame is receptive to that, but she needs a little time. She offers her necklace as a promise of future payment. Fed takes her up on it, but only gives them a day to get the money back or he'll own the casino. Philippe says that's too much, but Fed insists. Madame is upset at Fifi for lying to her and sends her away. Madame has no idea what to do.

Through Rosenda, Leo has sent word to Renato that she's not going to Eloisa's party. Renato is tired of her making him feel guilty and he begs her to come to the party if she's feeling even a little better. Oh, but Leo's not in any mood to party. Renato says he'll try to do things to please her, but she needs to be reasonable. He begs again for her to come party. She says she will, if only to prove that she's all too willing to resolve things. He leaves the room and lets Rosenda in. Rosenda says she was listening at the door and she has an idea of how to manage Renato. Leo doesn't want to hear it and just says to help her get dressed.

Eloisa and Fulgencio greet their guests. Leo, Regina, Renato, Aimee, and Noel all walk in together. Eloisa is so happy they all came. Fulgencio begs Noel's indulgence to tell Leo that she looks more lovely than ever. Leo starts whining about her health. Cause there's nothing more attractive than that. Fulgencio promises an unforgettable night. Aimee compliments Eloisa. Renato wishes her a happy birthday. Leo runs off to throw herself at Rodrigo. Aimee and Eloisa go off to giggle over the presents. Fully and Noel leave together, leaving Renato and Regina standing at the door. Rod asks Leo to dance, getting her hopes up and annoying Noel. Renato asks Regina to dance, saying there's nothing wrong with dancing with his wife's sister. Pobre de Regina looks terribly uncomfortable, while Fed looks calculating.

Gabriel and Juan get all dressed up for Eloisa's party. Gabe has to fix Juan's tie just a bit, and they're off.

Santos and the other guy who isn't Pedro have finally washed up on shore. They call out for Pedro, but there's no reply and they assume he's lost. Santos' girlfriend gets a very bad feeling and starts praying to the Virgen. Cause when you get a VBF about something, it's time to pray to the VDG. Or VDC in this case.

Federico announces he has a surprise for the guests, but is interrupted by the doorbell. He thought it was Raul, but it's actually Gabe and Juan. Aimee is less than pleased. Well pretty much everybody is less than pleased. Juan immediately grabs a drink and nods to Rod.

Rod gripes at Juan about being there without an invitation, it's an insult, blah, blah, blah. But Juan does have an invitation and is only too happy to show it. Eloisa is sure he wasn't on the guest list and wonders where he got the invitation. Well, from Raul. Rod tries to kick them out, but Fully intercedes. He insists that if Juan has an invitation, then he's welcome there. Rodrigo gets his panties in a bunch and threatens to leave. Leo tells him to stick around and show that he's the bigger man. Renato goes over to ask Juan what he's about, but Leo pulls him away, and Juan insists he comply with his poor sick mother's wishes. Gabe wonders what they gain by doing this. Eh, pissing off Rodrigo, that's all. And showing him that no door is closed to Juan. The MdO bunch all look concerned. For different reasons.

The hos discuss Fifi's dilemma and suggest she tell Fed the truth, but Fifi is worried about the scary (and scar-y) guy's threat. She doesn't know what to do. Well, Brigitte says they're all involved now. The doorbell rings and it's Remi with flowers, looking for Malu. Brigitte tells him there's no Malu there and Pobre de Remi is heartbroken.

Raul shows up at the party without his invite and Rod takes him to task. Noel wants Rod to calm down already, instead of blowing things up. Well, Rod thinks it's a humiliation, blah, blah, blah. Fulgencio tells them to quit ruining his wife's birthday party already and shut it! Regina goes over to gripe at Juan for upsetting her daddy. Juan says he'll explain, but first he needs to stuff his face with the excellent food at the buffet. Fully gets everyone's attention back and asks people to clear the floor for his surprise. In come the gypsy gals, dancing up a storm, followed by Servando and Griselda and the portable wooden door of death. Servando takes out his knives and starts throwing them, not blindfolded--boo-- and hitting close to Griselda, but still missing her. He pulls the knives out of the board and announces the arrival of the lovely Jimena and Branco the Zingaro. Jimena's in an all-black Morticia Addams-esque getup and she and Branco indeed make like Gomez and Morticia. Well, okay, it's more flamenco than tango, but so what. And Gabe's definitely jealous, so at least someone's plans are going well.

Philippe saves the day and says that Brigitte didn't know they hired a cook named Malu. By obnoxious winks he encourages Brigitte to back off. Remigio wants to leave some flowers for Malu and gives them to Philippe. When he leaves, Brigitte demands an explanation and Lulu confesses to being Malu. Brigitte and Fifi giggle as Malulu sniffs her flowers.

The dancing continues and Gabe moves closer to the dance floor. Aimee's baser instincts are also being, ahem, aroused by the dancing. Juan sneaks off and she follows, as Jimena and Branco bask in the applause.

Juan finds a quiet patio and is quickly set upon by Aimee. They suck face.

Still no Pedro. Santos blames the sea. I blame their crappy boat. The appear to be stranded on some island, with no real hope of rescue.

Santos' girlfriend goes to Juan's house, but decides to come back later since he's not there.

Jimena and Branco keep dancing. Regina loves it, but notices that Renato has noticed Aimee's absence. Leo goes over to talk to Renato, but we don't hear it. Renato and Leo sneak off.

Regina finds Aimee and Juan first and gets rid of Aimee. Then she grabs Juan and insists he hug her, for the benefit of Leo and Renato, hot on her heels. Why does she keep saving her ungrateful skanky sister's ass? I have really had enough of Aimee getting away with everything.

Leo accuses Juan of being a barbarian with no respect for decent people. He refuses to let her insult the memory of his parents. Renato asks her to quit making a scandal. She fires back at Regina that she's a shameless hussy trying to kill her dad. Juan and Renato agree they need to have a man to man talk about this. Renato gets Leo to leave. Aimee comes running in and Juan takes Aimee to task for letting Regina take the rap for her. She says Regina would do anything for her, and what's the big deal? Regina says she didn't do it for Aimee. She did it for Renato, and for love.

Leo is pissed that Renato didn't let her expose Regina for the hussy she is. Renato says he's defending the family name, or does she want everyone talking about them? He reminds her they also have to worry about Rod's health. Leo agrees to that as a reason to keep her mouth shut.

Regina tells Juan to go away and let her talk to Aimee. Juan agrees, and then tells Aimee this was a chance for her to tell the truth and prove she loved him. Aimee whines that this wasn't the best time. "Whatever. All I can see is that your sister covered for you and I doubt you'd do the same for her." Juan takes off, with Aimee shouting after him, "Juan, Juan, Juan" (drink?). Once he's gone, she fake-gratefully thanks Regina for doing this for her. Regina tells her not to be a hypocrite, slaps her, and says she's not grateful, she's selfish. "If anyone's going to be responsible for our father's death, it's you, Aimee!" Aimee says that's her business. Regina reminds her that she swore to protect Renato's happiness, so if Aimee doesn't cut it out, Regina will tell Renato what's going on. Regina takes off. Aimee says to herself that Regina's not going to tell anything, because she (Aimee) will take care of that! Dun, dun, dun!

No previews for tomorrow, so we'll just have to wait.

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I've been away for six days so I'm far behind! Let's see if I can catch up. I just can't write a good recap until we back to one-hour episodes. Last night: Marco should win an Oscar for pretending so well that he loves Ale as well as her daffy daddy; VVV wins the "bring the crazy" for tearing Rafa's precious photo of Ale looking at him fondly while wearing her collar; Rafa and Ale slip towards alcoholism.

Vicki Vicki Vicki is losing her last marble.

VVV's interrogation of Rafa, centering on the odious photograph and the party, continues. Rafa: "It was just a bizness fiesta meeting. And that picture's nothing more than a remembrance of my first successful deal." "But she's pretty, you never told me". "No, she's actually very ugly, it's just that she's photogenic." (Hah hah that was funny.) VVV rips the picture, gives Rafa his half, she is going to keep the other half, the picture of the "witch." Probably to do voodoo with it.

VVV eerily talks to the Ale half of the photo. "If you try to take him this time you're wasting your time - he's going to marry ME, you know what, Alejandra? You're elegant, well dressed, but you don't convince me." Compares the Ale half-pic to a big glossy VVV picture: "Just look at my eyelashes!" Hits the photo over and over.

VVV dresses seductively and laughs at the pic. She asks her brother Pancho: "Am I pretty?" "Yes, why?" "Is she prettier than I am?"

Uh-oh, her brother takes too long to answer. He asks: "Is this picture from a magazine?" "Yes." "Well, she's prettier, look at her smile! How about you introduce me to her?" VVV still doesn't give up: "And if you had a girlfriend as pretty as I am but then you saw this picture?" "I'd kill my girlfriend and go with this woman instead."

VVV, come to bother her pseudo-mother-in-law and sister-in-law, notices Jaime is at their house 24 hours a day. "We're working, we are super busy." he and Julieta tell VVV.

VVV can never be swayed, she asks Julieta: "Are you way in love with Jaime?" "Yes of course!" "Even considering - everything??... do you trust him? What if you found a card written to him from another?" She quotes from the recommendation Ale wrote and then ripped up. Then she exhibits nausea. Is this the fake pregnancy she threatened?

Pointless goings-on and gossip at Auto Siglo

The team watches Marco arrive behind the wheel of Ale's nice car. Marco tells Ale he has another meeting with Urdiales, hah. Ale is distant but is yielding a bit. She says he can keep her car all day. He: "Do you feel anything for Medina?" Ale enumerates Medina's evil deeds: "He tried to kill me, he brought me to ruin, he wrecked my marriages twice, he works for the competition, he tried to kill me..."

The team gossips: is Marco forgiving Ale? Claudia says men never forgive. Merino takes off his belt and practices whipping Rafa. Jimenez thinks Marco would marry Ale just for the sake of having her car. Rosaura sez Marco has a lot of money in this "investment." Marina: he's getting back with her in order to humiliate her. Ale's arrival ends this speculation.

Susan: disgusted to see Ale arrive with Marco. "Ugh, are you back with him?" "No, but we have arrived at a new step of our relationship." "But how about Medina? You're fooling herself, you don't really want Marco." "No, Marco is stable, good to my family, he is what's real. Marco and I made it through a hard trial. I have to stop weeping for that criminal. Help me or leave me in peace!"

Chavez is a noodge

Chavez is pleased that Marco has the great car again. "Good, a licenciado of your category should have a worthy car. How about some little friends and a party to celebrate? I have some fresh meat for - you need the honey of sex...

"... or, hey! Did you get Ale (Chavez gets rumbling with excitement) in the sack last night?" "No, just a kiss, she asks patience." "Watch out -- last time you were patient Medina showed up."

Marco gets so irritated he starts strangling Chavez, yelling: "She feels nothing for him!" "Well, you better hurry, time is running against us. I'm having to bribe harder and harder to keep the un-embargo hidden - we'll be discovered soon. .."

It was, of course, another bad month at Siglo. Ale yells, but more ominously, Beltran is furious, citing "cifras de horror." "Maybe we should close the showroom and, instead of selling, we'll just pray to the saints." Zetina likes that, and besides, he's already praying a lot. That's his selling strategy.

Ramirez thinks Zetina should hit on Ale

Zetina is a little obsessed with Rafa, who has become a Siglo legend. Zetina sits, after all, in Medina's cubicle (the Escritorio del muerto). "Is it true Rafa and Ale were doing it?" "They had an encuentro carnal, muy fogoso (frisky, fiery)." "Was he rich and cute?" "No, he was ugly, and one of the poorest guys on this earth." "But she's so classy. How could she?"

"How little you know of women. You don't know what moves them at their foundations, their aberrations, their weaknesses". Zetina: "She has weaknesses with salesmen? Do I have possibilities with her?"

Zetina gets over-excited, poor thing, and does a modified strip-tease (not really) to express himself. "I dunno, she always shouts at me." "She loves to shout! You're too timid. You haven't proven you're available. Aren't you interested?" "How could I not be?!! She hits me in the base of my sexual feelings." "Optimism, energy, man - seduce her!"

The pesky niece...

... now works at CloAutos! Pepeto hits on her but gets a brushoff. His mournful rhetorical question: "What does Rafa have that I don't have?"

Later, the niece snags Rafa and brings up that terrible night at the restaurant, when the Refri guys made fun of Rafa's mom and he came over and delivered some home truths. He tells her: Nobody messes with my family. Then he brushes her off. "Why do you avoid me?" "Right now I don't want to go with anybody." "Are you in love?" "Maybe." "Do I know her?" "Maybe."

Rubi is good for what ails Georgie

Rubi feeds Jorge, offering lots of cleavage right at his eye level. Rosario, Jorge's sister, frowns to see it. She then invites Jorge to go out to the colonies with her, but Rubi won't let him go. "You, giving orders?" "The orders are medical." Jorge is happy right here he is, with his eyeballs nestled between Rubi's knockers. Rosario: "It's the last time I invite you to go with me to the colonies like we used to. In fact, it's the last time I'll bother you. "

She calls Ale, who is, as we will see, in the midst of her own crisis, to say: "I'm leaving. Rubi has appropriated Jorge, she says I am unable to take care of him. And he was on her side!"

Ale tells Susana: "I have to go home, I can't leave dad in the hands of that white monster." "Well, you can't leave Beltran, just before your meeting with him, in order to go home."

Chavez is wondering why Marco can't just knock Ale over the head with a club and drag her somewhere by the hair

Chavez tells Marco his people are afraid - they need more $$ to keep them quiet. Ale calls: "Are you busy?" "Yes, with Urdiales." She wants Marco to deal with the Rosario vs. Rubi disaster at home. Maro tells Chavez: "Our nurse has gone too far. I better fire her before she tells things she shouldn't - she has a long tongue."

Auto Siglos loses another big deal

Merino has a great lead, one that will land him a huge commission and pull Siglo out of the slump: Transorganicos, aka Vegitrucks, will be replacing their fleet. He has their requirements, and also the "first option." He makes an offer he is confident will be accepted. But...

Medina's secretary buddy (Mireya) leaks the Transorganicos deal to him. He makes friends with the receptionist (Carolina, or is it Rocio?) at VegiTrucks and she says he can come in and wait for the boss, Padilla. Rafa talks fast enough to convince Padilla to accept a second proposal - Padilla says, call at 4 pm (the same thing he told Merino).

A couple minutes before four, Rafa's buddy Pepeto at CloAutos says, "Call now!" Padilla: "The two proposals are quite similar, but you said you could do better so come convince me!"

At four, Merino calls, but too late: "Sorry, I got a better deal, Merino." Merino: Giant temper tantrum. Ale says he should have pushed harder. "I didn't think I had to, I was the only one..."

Ale: "I will go to Padilla, I'm not gonna lose this one." Merino: "But it's mine!" "No, you lost it with your arrogance."

Beltran staggers hearing the bad news; they get him a chair, Claudia consoles him with cleavage. "Am I still young and sexy, Claudia? I should be playing golf, not suffering this martyrdom." Ale tells Beltran she's taking a taxi to VegiTrucks and will bring back the deal. "You better or it's your head."

The sweet Vegi-Trucks receptionist calms Rafa as he paces waiting for his appointment. Here comes gate-crasher Ale! Shouting, a security guard is trying to throw her out. Ah! Rafa and his ex-jefa see each other.

Padilla opens his door and tries to usher Rafa in, but Ale will not yield; "No! Ladies first, even though this guy (Rafa) has no idea how to treat a woman." There is a shouting match, Ale will not let Rafa enter the office. Finally Rafa suggests they both go in together and present, one point at a time ("cards on the table!").

Watching them bicker, Padilla comments: "You know each other." Ale: "Lamentably, yes." "Well control yourselves!"

Ale and Rafe submit their new proposals and proceed with cut-throat oneupmanship and counter-counter-counter proposals. This guy is getting a great deal! Finally, Ale gets out the calculator. Rafa: "I want to talk to you a couple minutes outside, Licenciada, about some personal things." She reluctantly and irritably follows him into the hall. He mentions "What you did to me!" (the embargo) but it doesn't penetrate. He stays to the business at had, and says they'll ruin each other with these incredible add-ons they are offering. She says she wants the deal, he says ok you got it. Ale: "Are you joking? Are you mocking me?" "Well, I need the deal in order to pay you, but with these discounts I'd have nothing left anyway. Goodbye."

Ale: "And are you going to pay me this month?" "Yes, I can't have another embargo." She gets quiet. "Medina - I have nothing more to offer this client. The deal is yours. But pay me punctually!" She cries and leaves. Her skirt is so short we can see France. Medina seals the deal but gets no pleasure from it.

At CloAuto, Rafa's new buddies exult, but he looks sad. At Siglo, Merino is furious to hear it was Medina who one-upped him.

Medina calls his buddie Jaime. "Ah, I don't want to fight with her, we were distroying each other. It was so sad." Elsewhere, Ale: "He was better prepared than me. He was honest. He said I could have it, but it was I who left." Medina: "She hates me. But she's so beautiful, this warrior, reminding me I still love her."

She goes to Beltran and has to tell him the deal got away. She admits it was Medina and says she will tender her resignation. Beltran says he'll accept it, but she must stay until her replacement is found, he won't let her desert the sinking ship: "You deal with the disaster you caused."

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