Caray, Caray!

Gerry comes over to visit Carlota.

Carlota is still in shock over the possibility of Lucia being pregnant and Lucia is still in denial. Cleto shows Gerardo in. Gerry asks Lucia what's up with her grumpy face…um, what kind of dumbass are you? Gerry came over to say he's quitting--he can't handle Lucrezia always being up in his business. She's doing the same thing to Gerry that she's been doing to Camilo--undermining their authority. Carlota vows to put Lucrezia in her place, once and for all. She begs Gerry not to quit, as does Lucia, and then attempts to browbeat him into charging for his services. Gerry wonders if Alex has gotten to LA yet.

Lucia zips up her suitcase. She takes a call from Camilo, who notes her sad voice. He tells her she's strong and she'll get over it soon. She just has to distract herself and think of other things. Lucia registered for classes at the university. Camilo tries to talk her into going out and she thanks him, but it's unclear if she's actually going to go out with him.

Lucrezia defends her right to emasculate any man within a five mile radius. Carlota reminds her it was her fault they lost so much of their crops. Carlota says from now on no one is going to take orders from Lucrezia. She'll have to find some other way to earn their "respect" besides ordering everyone around. Lucrezia whines that she'll have nothing left to do. "Do something useful. Cook. Keep Lucia company." Yeah, right.

Ivan helps Alex unpack. He's hungry and he hopes Maripaz won't come down to dinner. Ivan tells him to get cleaned up and change clothes before dinner, because you never know what gross germy people you traveled on the airplane with. Alex wants to call Gerardo and Ivan gives him all the international codes, etc. Alex makes Ivan's day by calling him "dad," but he's still worried about Maripaz being her usual Maripazzy self. Alex tells him to just ignore her, as one must never be rude to a woman. I'm gonna let that one slide. "If she gets grouchy, just come tell me about it." Ivan tells him the house, et al, is his, so he needs to start acting like he owns it, but without lording it over the peasants.

Ivan goes into Hef's…digo, Toni's room. Bruno is already comfortable there. Toni doesn't think it will be easy to manage Maripaz. Ivan agrees. They'll see how the next few days go and he hopes Maripaz and Alex will come to have some affection for each other. "Are you sorry you left Lucia for Maripaz?" "Don't ask me that ever again, because you know the answer!" Ivan storms out and Toni tells Bruno humans are complicated. He hopes sooner or later Ivan will find, if not happiness, at least some spiritual peace.

Carolina gets to talk to Alex, since Gerry isn't home. She encourages him that he'll get used to things. He may not do all the same things he used to do at home, but he'll do new things. Apparently Alex used to put the shaving cream on Gerry's face for him. Carolina says maybe he can do that for Ivan now. Since Ivan actually shaves. Alex plans to ask Toni if he can walk Bruno. He sends kisses.

Antolín is on hand to comfort Carolina. He says Alex won't forget them, but he will get used to his new life. He knows it's not the best time to discuss things, but he'd like her to try the transplant again. He wants her to have her own life. He doesn't care about the money and he'd do anything to get it. Besides, he's got a job. "An honest one?" "Well, who knows. JJ Mondragon offered me a job." Well, then, that's a big fat whopping NO!

Carlota and Lucia claim they're just going out. They tell Lucrezia she can't go with them and Carlota tells her to go help Gloria pack. They take off and Lucrezia picks up the phone to call JJ. She gets Esther and tries to chat, but Esther is in a bad mood after that fight she had with JJ that prompted her to threaten him with divorce.

Carlota and Lucia walk into the hospital. They both hope she's not preggers. *snicker* Haven't they ever seen a telenovela?

Ivan's going to work. Maripaz whines about what she'll do. "Go shopping." She whines that she doesn't have a car or money. Ivan gives her a couple of bills from his wallet and she whines that it's not much. "As soon as I get to the office, I'll have someone get you a car and a credit card. But don't get too excited, I'm putting a limit on it!" "Waaaaah! You wouldn't have been so stingy with Lucia!" Toni and Alex come in. They're headed to the office as well, along with Bruno. The menfolk leave and she bitches. The maid asks if she wants something to eat and Maripaz is predictably rude to her.

The doctor says it's possible she just has anemia (again?) but they'll take a look at the bloodwork. Sure enough, she's 5 weeks pregnant. Dun, dun, dun!

Back at home, Carlota says they need to come up with a solution. "Well, not an abortion or giving the kid up at an orphanage." Carlota reminds her that she was left pregnant by that jerkface all those years ago, but since Teodoro loved her, he married her--baby and all. Carlota doesn't like the idea that people will talk smack about Lucia for having a kid out of wedlock. And the kid will hear it and his friends will make fun of him. Carlota says she has to be realistic. "Do what I did. Find a husband." "Where? I'm not going to get married just because. And it's shameful to do it just so some poor guy can take responsibility for my kid." Carlota says he'll do it if he loves her, and she's got just the guy in mind. "Camilo." Yes, Lucia, you blockhead, Camilo's got a thing for you and he'll jump at the chance!

Alex is impressed with the office. Ivan insists on being called "dad." He asks the receptionist to give Alex a tour while he and Toni take a meeting.

Esther tells Lucrezia she was always against "that" relationship. The maid comes in with coffee and they stop talking. Lucrezia says Camilo isn't worthy of Judith, but JJ insists on their getting back together. Esther says JJ wants to manipulate them all, like puppets. Lucrezia reminds her JJ's always been "mandón" (bossy) so "no te hagas" (don't be…; the unspoken word could be stupid, dense; don't act like you didn't know). Well, Esther says this has just gone too far. JJ is driving the family apart, he's kicked the boys out, and Saul's off in that hospital in Hermosillo since his accident. It's just too much, and she's got her limits. She's not 100% sure about divorcing, since she's got her principles. But she also thinks it's wrong for him to demand that their daughter seduce some guy so JJ can get his hooks in him.

Lucia doesn't like the idea of marrying Camilo. Carlota says Camilo likes her and she's not indifferent to him. Ivan made his choices and he can't reproach her for hers. It's not right to make the kid suffer. They could have done more to discredit Maripaz, but they chose not to. She knows Maripaz threatened, but if thinking about others is going to be Lucia's excuse, then right now she needs to think about the child she's carrying and what that child needs. Lucrezia comes home and Lucia tells Carlota she doesn't want her to know. "And when your stomach grows? What? We're going to tell her you've got colitis?" Lucia doesn't want Ivan to know. Carlota says no one noticed she was pregnant when she married Teodoro and when Lucrezia was born, they just assumed she was premature. Lucrezia comes up, all excited with the gossip that Esther wants to divorce JJ.

Camilo goes into the office. David tells him he's got an appointment the next day with the guys from Herdez. Ivan must have forgotten, what with all the crap going on. David wants to go visit his brother in the hospital in Hermosillo, but Camilo asks him not to do it tomorrow. If he's going to be out of the office, he needs David to keep an eye on things there.

Ivan takes a call in his office from Jenny, the receptionist. She puts Camilo through to him. Ivan says he misses the quiet of Alamos. Alex is entertained by all the new things. Camilo tells him he's supposed to be at the plant the next day to meet the guys from Herdez, "but you didn't tell me anything." Camilo asks what the purpose of the meeting is and gets an answer we don't hear. "And how is…everyone." Camilo says Lucia is registered for classes. "Life goes on, man." Ivan tells him to let him know how the Herdez meeting goes.

At Rancho El Socorro, work continues without Lucrezia's interference. Gerry tells Carlota they're making serious headway and the house is almost ready.

Carlota passes the news on to Lucrezia. "About time." "Well, sure, since you weren't making trouble." Carlota muses that they'll be leaving the house soon. She apologizes to Teodoro, but reminds him they had good times at El Socorro. She reminds Lucrezia that she was born there. Lucrezia says she did like running around there as a child and she thinks it's so unfair that Carlota has taken away her authority. Carlota says she's sorry, but things aren't like they used to be. You need knowledge and technology--you don’t just plant and pray for rain like before. Carlota suggests that Lucrezia plant a "huerto" (vegetable garden). Lucrezia feels like it's quite a come down, but Carlota thinks it's quite idyllic to grow and eat their own produce. "When you're father, Teodoro was alive…." "He wasn't my father!" Ouch. "He treated you like a real father. He spoiled you…maybe too much. I always told you, Teodoro! Remember when you planted a garden for me?" Carlota waxes rhapsodic about the veggies and Lucrezia takes advantage of her back being turned to leave.

Maripaz runs into an old school friend who also happens to be married to an LA businessman. The schmuck in question arrives. Oh, hey, it's that guy! Julie doesn't know whether she should speak English or Spanish. Mr. 5ft is right on the ball…"Is he married to her? Guess who Maripaz is going to be sleeping with!" Hey, just because he usually plays that kind of guy!

Maripaz comes home and tells the maid to take her shopping upstairs. She meets up with the guys in the pool room and is promptly barked at by Bruno. She bitches about having to be afraid in her own house because "this animal" hates her. Toni says if he hates her, it must be for some reason…he doesn't bark at anyone else. Alex calls her "mom" and says Bruno's a good dog. "Maybe with the rest of you, but not with me! You'll have to decide--me or the dog!" Again, Mr. 5ft's comprehension is improving because he immediately looks up from his computing and says, "goodbye!" to Maripaz! Alex looks like he's going to cry. Ivan hustles her out of the room.

"What do you want, a war?" She says it's not fair that she can't feel safe in her own house. She's afraid "that animal" could come out of anywhere and attack her. What if she gets disfigured? Ivan says animals are perceptive. If she speaks kindly to him, he might be willing to get close to her. Well, she doesn't want that! Animals are filthy and they have fleas. *sigh* Ivan says Bruno is neither dirty, nor does he have fleas. "Besides, this is my father's house, and he adores him." Ivan won't leave the house either. The best way to convince Alex to be ok with the move was because of Bruno. "Fine, then let's you and me live somewhere else!" "I married you for my son. He's the one I want to live with!" "Well then you should have married Lucia." "Hey, I would have loved to, but you had to stick your nose in and get custody with lies and deception. And if I kept from making you look like the liar you are, it was out of pity for your family." Maripaz pouts and walks off. Ivan calls Lucia.

She ignores his call.

Camilo comes over to visit. Cleto tells him everyone's been so sad. Camilo waits in the garden while Cleto goes into announce him.

Carlota shines up Teodoro's pipes. That's not a euphemism. Cleto announces Camilo and Carlota says she'll talk to him. She looks up at Teodoro's portrait and says, "Give me a hand, will you!"

Carlota goes out to the garden and greets Camilo. She tells him she's full of nostalgia about leaving the house. Camilo came over to apologize to Lucia for not being able to go out with her tomorrow. Carlota starts to feel him out about the whole marrying a pregnant lady thing. "Ummm…you like Lucia, right? I mean, like really like her? Like, love her?"

Alex and Lucia Skype. Ivan spies. Alex brags about the awesomeness of the house. Ivan's going to enroll him in a bilingual school. "Do you want to talk to my dad? He's right here?" Lucia begs off and hangs up before she can have a total meltdown.

"Don't ask me that. Lucia was Ivan's fiancee and he's practically my brother." "Well, the case is that Lucia is now alone. I don't blame Ivan. Shit happens." Carlota tells him the story of her and her sperm donor, and Teodoro. She emotionally bribes him by telling him she didn't love Teodoro at first, but her love grew with time. "So…are you in love with Lucia or not?" Camilo admits to being attracted to her. He's really confused and asks what this is all about. "Lucia's pregnant." Yes, you dope, it's Ivan's…who the hell else would have knocked her up? Carlota says he's the only one who can help…by marrying her. "Think about it!" Camilo has the grace to look conflicted.

Tomorrow: Lucia's pregnant; Ivan can't forget Lucia; Maripaz gets naked for Ivan.

Labels: Fuerza

After meeting cute in the elevator, Tomas and Pina both get out at the penthouse. He goes to apologize to Pancho (who tells him to shape up and stop drinking) and Pina goes to ask Vince why he doesn't want Candy on her radio show.

Pancho's press conference goes well. He says all families have skeletons in the closet; that until recently he was a regular common guy with money troubles and his sweet sister was working to help him with the bills; that he loves his family! He charms the reporters. Rebe grudgingly admits it wasn't bad.

Big Boy tells Pancho: Chela is a panther because of jealousy. Pancho hits him.

The bald guy (Chacho) reveals that it was he who sent the flowers, and that he's loved Chela for a long time. Pancho is charmed and enthusiastic about this swain for his sister-in-law. It makes him go give Chela advice: "You're still young and good looking, you need somebody to kiss and caress you, you need to marry ..." and then, making the mistake of raising and lowering his eyebrows coquettishly he coos: "Love is closer than you think."

He asks one of the maids to take over making dinner, and calls Rebe and begs off tonight's etiquette/dinner lessons. He takes Chela (dressed like a gigantic kiwi) to a restaurant - but first, leaving the house, he sees Alex lurking and tells him to leave. Alex says he loves Lupita.

Ana starts to write a song about loving somebody out of one's social class! "Who is it?!" Candy asks, offering to give Ana a sexy makeover. Ana says she won't change her personality for any boy. (Lupe, still sulking over Tomas, also notices Ana has a crush on somebody.)

Monica yells at her dad for inviting the Irabien family to come talk about her supposedly impending wedding without asking her!! She's crying and yelling: "I'm not sure I want to marry him." Daddy won't hear that and orders her not to show your doubts in front of the guests. Enzo and Vince toast to the wedding; Pina says the kids are awfully young to marry. Vince: "But, remember, WE were that young..." Pina: "Uh, yeah, that's why I recommend they wait!" Monica runs to her room. Pepe calls! and at the same time Freddy knocks at her door. She doesn't pick up the phone. She tells Freddy she feels pressured.

Chela and Pancho chat at the restaurant. "Since you signed the contract everything has changed," she complains. "You don't know how things are with your kids. We used to tell each other everything. Now we're distant." At her urging, he tells her about the biz with the Arabs. She offers to cook for the visitors, that will soften them up.

Pancho tells Rebeka to leave the Arabs in his hands - trust him! He also tells her he wants Chela to have a rest. Rebeka thinks that's a nice idea. She hires him a babysitter - and sends the babysitter to Chela without even asking first!

His buddies come to the office; Pancho tells Chacho, "Chela is ready to fall in love!" Pancho coaches his friend in words of love.

Candy in her pink stretchy suit bewitches Vince comes over - she taunts and teases him. He says he'd like to see her naturalita (nude). He tells Enzo Candy is in love with him! Enzo thinks she can be used as a weapon against Pancho! (In fact, Candy does think Vince awfully cute, especially those blue eyes...)

Labels: familia

*W.B. Yeats


Amigos, my dear, sweet suegra passed away today. I suspected today might be the day and I was able to get most of the recap done by watching the episode online and scheduling to post it this evening. I missed the last ten minutes or so of the episode, so if any of you have any corrections or additions please feel free to jump in. I'll check in later...



Regina shares the photo of Roberto Gamba with Renata and says there is no doubt he loved her very much. Renata agrees, her father was a good man, and she has a few flashbacks to when he was alive. “I am your father,” pipes up Gonzo. The beautiful curly haired lasses jump and squeal for joy. Gonzo smiles as his favorite women hug. “Who is my father? YOU are my father!” exclaims Renata.

Jero, Matias and Roberta sit in the waiting room feeling horrible about the nightmare they are in. Matias asks Berta how is she feeling and she points out he is the first to ask her. Jero comments that when Renata saw a picture of her papa it generated a bunch of memories for her. She remembered he loved her, hugged and kissed her, etc. Berta comments that’s very odd because Nata didn’t even meet him until she was a year old and she (Berta) doesn’t have those memories at all. Berta bitterly thought bubbles her papa just wanted her to disappear, that’s why Nata has all the memories that Berta should have had. These boring and bitter thoughts are interrupted by the news about Gonzo.

Tony tells his Padre adviser that he’d like to continue his religious studies at the seminary outside of Mexico City but for now he can’t leave the country because of all the police crapola. The Padre suggests he can continue his studies in the country. Gee, I wonder where he’ll end up?

The family gathers around Gonzo’s bed and the doc gives them the good news that Gonzo’s mind and body are starting to come together. Matias burbles that of course Gonzo wants to reclaim his position as father to his princess Renata. “Always her!!” thought bubbles Berta with renewed bitterness, “She always has everyone’s love!”

The doc recommends they keep up the stimulus of love, photos, conversation and memories for Gonzo and that will help his recovery.

The padre gives Tony some seminary choices and, as predicted, he selects Valle de Guadalupe. He can help out while Padre Severino continues his convenient (for some) illness.

The family gushes around Gonzo’s bedside, with Matias and Renata jokingly vying for his affection. Jero comments he’s glad to see them united and without problems.(!!) Berta sulks on the sidelines as usual. Regina wants them all to stay at her place while Gonzo rests. I think Berta volunteers to take everyone's things over to Regina’s, but she’s pretty grumpy about it. Her one genuine smile is when she kisses Gonzo and tells him she loves him.

Marina tells Padre S it looks like he’s finally getting better. He says he was afraid he was going to spend his final days stuck in some hospital bed. When it’s his time he wants to be in his own parish surrounded by his people. Uh oh, a bit of foreshadowing there? She tells him he’ll have some help soon, not a substitute but a helper. Also Doc Nasty’s permanent replacement should be arriving in town soon. Padre S looks anguished as she reminds him her days at Valle de Guadalupe are short.

Cons and Hons give Adri the good news about Gonzo. She tells them she needs to talk to them about a delicate situation concerning Chema.

Chema ears are ringing and he feels a bit dizzy. Chema thinks it’s odd that his doc has spoken to his dad but not to him. Dad says Chema has a magnesium deficiency and not to worry. Dad makes white bread and mayonnaise sandwiches for them; our foodie chef really is sick if he thinks this white food will help his magnesium deficiency.

Meanwhile Coni makes a magnesium-rich green salad with grated carrot. Hons is not really on board with Chema’s "lies till he dies therapy" (thanks Lila!!). Coni sees both sides. Hons thinks she and Matias have already fought so hard for their love they don’t need this added hurdle.

While MariTata is at the clinic she gets an ultrasound. The doctor hears something interesting. Marina asks is something wrong? Nope, listen up, two heartbeats!

Matias dines with Familia Adri and the moment the men are alone Hons blurts out that he absolutely does not agree with the Chema charade. Matias agrees it doesn’t make sense to him but the ladies have hearts of gold. As long as Adriana is firm in her conviction he’s going to help her. Big eye roll from dad.

In the kitchen the lady lookalikes admire a cake, recipe provided by Chema of course. Adri has a personal question, how did Coni really feel about Chema? Cons says if they’d met earlier in her life he would have been in grade school, wait that’s not right. Cons says if they’d met earlier they might have had something going because there is a lot to like about the guy, but her heart belongs completely to Hons so there you have it. Adri says her heart belongs completely to Matias, then they talk some more about Chema’s rotten situation.

Jero and Renata snuggle and make fun of the coffee table art. Jero is in such a good mood he even concedes that Berta truly loves Gonzo...in her way. Nata, ever the faithful sis, confirms yes she does love him. This blissful moment is predictably interrupted by a newsflash from the Valle. “We’re going to have twins!” Jero repeats the news aloud; he is thrilled and Renata is less so.

Apparently Chema has forgiven papa for the sandwiches as he claims to be glad dad is there with him. Dad says Chema has the pantalones he never had. He did what his dad wanted him to do, whereas Chema is following his own desires which is the right thing. Dad says he’s going to make up for lost time, “Let’s be restaurant partners!” Dad says he will provide the capital and Chema will provide the talent.

Jero continues to exclaim his happiness ad nauseum while Renata silently leaves the room. She hides out in the bathroom to deal with her jealousy and frustration. She even screams into a towel which I think is amazingly realistic. Jero starts to look for Nata to share his joy but Roberta arrives to spread some jeer. She’s got the emerald necklace to return to Nata, the one that Augustin bought for her, the divine, expensive one that she gleefully waves in front of Jero’s face. And she leaves it opened on the ottoman to further annoy Jero.

Renata composes herself while Berta goes into their bathroom and texts to Augustin the brands of perfume and cologne.

Jero gets all over Nata’s case for accepting gifts from a murderer. Berta lurks and hears, Augustin a murderer? Jero continues his well-honed accusing and blaming as his inner monster once again rears its ugly head. Nata tries to tell him the gift was received while they were apart... He interrupts and accuses her of being vulnerable to an unscrupulous man. She becomes angry and insists she thinks the best of people until they prove otherwise. The usual argument continues with the added ingredient that he is now the father of TWINS! Berta’s big grin is the appropriate conclusion to this odious scene.

Although MariTata is thrilled about the twins, she continues to kvetch in double time because now she will be the single mother of not one but two babies.

Somehow Nata’s last statement has shut up the raging Jero. He didn’t think how the news would affect Renata. The forgotten Roberta makes her appearance and departure while Renata and Jero share an "Oh S**t" moment.

Berta calls Augustin and demands to know why Jero and Renata call him a murderer. Who exactly did he kill? Augi proclaims his innocence. He was cleared of all charges. Berta advises that Augi make sure Nata believes it or she will never get back together with him. He tells Berta she’d better help him. She says she’ll try and she already texted him the names of Nata and Jero’s colognes. Also, Marina is expecting twins which is a big problem for Nata; Augi had better take advantage of this.

Nata explains to Jero that the news is not easy for her and Jero has no idea how hard it is. Unbelievably he begs her forgiveness. Any news of Augustin makes his blood boil. She tells him let her deal with her own problems.

And this is where I had to leave, aargh!


UPDATE: Last 10 minutes courtesy of Vivi, she who saves the day weekly...
-Nata insists on returning the necklace herself to Augie. Jero thinks this is a bad idea since Augie is a murderer that may do her harm.
-Nata says there are many ways to do harm and Jero's relationship with Marina did her harm and continues to do her harm. Anyways, she's even getting used to the idea that Augie is a murderer, just like her mother. She gets ticked off and heads off to lock herself in the bedroom.
-Alone, Jero admits Nata is right. But he can't help being excited about the babies.
-In the bedroom, Nata airs her frustration at God. She wonders if the twins will be girls, boys, or one of each. She can't believe God is allowing Jero to have TWO children with Marina, while she is not even sure she can give Jero any kids.
-Adri and Matias canoodle, kiss and tickle and agree to disagree on the Chema thing. She gives him back her engagement ring for now.
- Augie tries to figure out which one of his victims Nata and Jero know about. If they know about Arely, only Zeke could have talked. And not even Nesme, who is dead, knew that he sent those guys to kill him, so he doesn't think it could be that murder they know about.
-In bed, Nata pretends to be asleep and clings to her side of the bed. Jero kisses her goodnight and tries to reach out to touch her, but she's too far away. He looks like he'll have a sad, sleepless night.
-The next morning, the doc is telling Gina, Cons, and Matias that they can take Gonzo home and continue his therapy there. There will be times when he will be able to speak concurrently, and other times when it will be difficult for him. They need to have patience. The bullet is still lodged in his head though.
-Nata wakes up late to a fully dressed Jero bringing her breakfast in bed. She still looks pissed. He begs her to forgive him and says he doesn't like her being mad at him.
-She asks the 50 Million Dollar question. Why did he sleep with Marina? He says he didn't love her, so why?
-Jero says it was for a lot of reasons-- loneliness, consolation, because he felt rejected by Nata. For many of the same reasons that he supposes she slept with Augie.
-Nata looks at him like he has two heads and says she has NEVER been intimate with Augie.

And there we end with a totally impactado Jero who really feels like a dog now.

Labels: Cuando

Recap by Urban Anthropologist


Since I covered our villana's first wedding it's strangely appropriate that I cover the second one. Some dialogue will be paraphrased and please provide any missing details. Gracias.

Antes

Lucrazia chews out Boozy Floozy for her behavior at the party. Ivan explains to Camilo about his decision and “When you have a son you'll understand.” then asks him to witness the wedding. David goes off to give those nacos an etiquette lesson.


Nuevo

Casa Curiel, redux: Carlota tells Lucia what happened at the party.

Carlota: You'd never imagine it. In front of everyone, in front of the world in the full light of day, she was drinking and she said with some nerve [mayor descaro] that she had a child with Ivan ten years ago and who knows what other terrible things. [barbaridades]
Lucia: No puede ser, Abuela.
Carlota: People's jaws dropped and your mother was furious. I understand your sacrifice for the child., but –
Lucia: Don't say anything, I beg of you. You said nothing about the necklace?
Carlota: No, but tomorrow I will send a check for what was paid.
Lucia: No, no, don't do that.
Carlota: Why not? Besides, with what money will we pay the loan?
Lucia: It's that Camilo bought the necklace but he doesn't want anyone to know.
Carlota: Camilo? And with what money?
Lucia: I suppose with his arroros [not sure I heard this correctly]
Carlota: All the more reason to pay him.
Lucia: Abuela, por favor, he had the best intentions.
Carlota: I don't doubt it, but I will give him the money. And you should not have accepted it.


Casa McGuire: Camilo takes a call from Lucia, who has to tell him she spilled the frijoles about the necklace. He's not happy about this. I think his comment about Ivan was that he would think he had other intentions.


Pool, a few days later: Ivan watches Alex at his swim lesson as the Boozy Floozy tries on various dresses for her imaginary wedding day. Lucia sits on a bench looking at what should have been her engagement ring.


Casa Galvan: Camilo is dressed to his nines for the enshacklement . He tells Antolin that JJ wants to talk to him. That JJ told him two weeks ago. Antolin speculates on what JJ wants before swallowing a bite of his food, then slaps Camilo on the arm saying “Give Ivan my condolences.”

While he's at it he can give Ivan ours, too.


Casa McGuire: Benito – who has been away visiting his family for the past few weeks – arrives and compliment's Ivan's formal clothes. When he gets excited at the prospect of Ivan marrying Lucia, Ivan gives him the bad news. In the garden, Boozy Floozy arrives with Lucrazia and Carlota. She chose the strapless white dress with the short ruffled skirt. Tony introduces them to the magistrate. I think the viewers are going to be sick. We all know Ivan already is.


Casa Curiel: Lucia – dressed in black – looks at the diamond ring and starts to cry.


Casa McGuire: The ceremony is almost over. It ends with the magistrate handing the pen to Ivan, who looks aside as though he's hoping for a way out. Suspense music begins. He signs and hands the pen back. The magistrate hands it to Boozy Floozy, who is gloating over this. The magistrate comments that it is traditional for the couple to kiss. As Boozy Floozy grabs Ivan to kiss him – clearly against his will – Bruno runs in and knocks over the stand holding the champagne bucket. The ice spills, the cork pops, and champagne spills all over the grass. We briefly cut to a shot of the crying Lucia, then back to the non-party where we briefly see Tony shake the magistrate's hand as a servant carries the champagne bucket away. She didn't miss a thing.

Benito: Ivan, should we get more champagne?
Carlota: It's not necessary, Benito. There is nothing to celebrate.
Boozy Floozy: Yes, I want some.
Carlota: Maripaz, you won in that you got married, right? Be satisfied with that.
Boozy Floozy (pouting): Mama...
Lucrazia: Your grandmother is right. You ruined Señor Anthony's other party. You are in no position to make demands.
Tony: Excuse me if I'm interrupting, but we're leaving tomorrow and I want to take the privilege of seeing you out. Doña Carlota, this will not be the last goodbye, but hasta la lluego.
Carlota: Yes, I hope so. It's such a pleasure to know you.
Tony: The pleasure is all mine. Camilo will have my address and phone numbers. Ask him and I'm just a phone call away.
Carlota: Thank you.
Tony (shaking her hand): Doña Lucrezia, I hope you will be very happy at your ranch.
Lucrazia: God willing, Don Anthony, and good luck to you.
Ivan (taking her hands): Doña Carlota, if there is anything you need, call us.
Carlota: We're going to miss you. And don't forget that we'll always hope you come to visit us. You're going, but you will have all our affection.
Ivan: I am leaving everything, including my heart. Take care of yourselves. (turning to Lucrazia and shaking her hand) Doña Lucrezia, I'm glad we could resolve our differences.
Lucrazia: Thank you. Take good care of Maripaz. She isn't perfect, but she really loves you. (Boozy Floozy gloats at this)
Ivan: Don't worry. She won't lack for anything in the EU. However, for the moment, would you please take her back to the hotel?
Boozy Floozy: Hotel? Aren't I going to stay here?
Ivan: No. You need to pack your bags. Benito will pick you up in the morning.
Boozy Floozy: But why?
Lucrazia: Daughter, please...
Boozy Floozy: And when are we having our wedding night?
Carlota (in a stage whisper): For God, why don't you shut your mouth? Every time you open it you spew out stupidities!
Boozy Floozy: I?
Ivan: Maripaz, ja. Since we're just among family, I can say this. You know perfectly well why we got married. You've accepted the rules of the game.
Boozy Floozy: You are going to be sorry. I swear you are going to be sorry. (turns away and exits)
Lucrazia: Maripaz. (to Ivan) Please, excuse her one more time. Con permiso, and have a good trip.
Carlota: Son, I don't know what to say to you.
Ivan: No need to.
Carlota: God be with you. (She starts to leave) Camilo, please come to see me in the morning.
Camilo: It'll have to be in the afternoon because I will have to take leave of Ivan and Anthony.
Carlota: Very well.
Tony: Doña Carlota, allow me to see you out. (they exit)
Camilo: Well, it's done.
Ivan: Yes. Thanks for everything, Camilo. I'd better pack my bags.
Camilo: See you later. (Ivan exits)
Benito: It's a wedding spot, but it's more like a funeral.
Camilo: That's the least of it. I only hope that Ivan won't be miserable for the rest of his life. That either he resigns himself or divorces this woman before she makes any more of these little scenes.
Benito (laughing ironically): He'll going to sleep dreaming of divorce.
Tony: Ivan?
Camilo: Ivan left. I have to leave, too, Don Antony. I'll be back in the morning.
Tony: Thanks.
Benito: Sir, is Ivan OK?
Tony: What OK?
Benito: I know that for everyone this is the end of the world.
Tony: You don't have papers? (Benito shakes his head) My lawyer will take care of it.

The cake remains uncut and uneaten. Isn't there a superstition about that?


Commercial Break that leads with a promo for the Latin Grammys.

Casa Lomieli: Alex doesn't want to go. Gerry is trying to be positive and Carolina is surprisingly restrained.

Casa McGuire: Tony talks to Bruno about the spilled champagne, but he's certainly not angry with him. “You know you did a bad thing with the champagne. I also wanted to throw that champagne at that....oh, well” They settle on the couch and he calls JJ. He apologises for not having invited him, but that this was a private ceremony with family only. JJ understands. Tony explains that they are leaving for LA the next day and that Camilo will be in charge. JJ seems pleased with this, then tells Esther he wants to see Judith when she returns. (She is teaching a catechism class).

Casa Curiel: Carlota and Lucrazia talk in front of Don Teodoro's portrait.

Lucrazia: And Lucia?
Carlota: In her bedroom. She hasn't come out of it.
Lucrazia: I imagine she is very sad.
Carlota: Yes. No way would she be able to dance for joy.
Lucrazia: I'm sorry, too. Believe me. But I think this is the best solution.
Carlota: Are you going to say goodbye to Maripaz in the morning?
Lucrazia: No, I don't think so. They are catching an early flight.
Carlota: Good.
Lucrazia: At least we have put one problem behind us.
Carlota: Yes, and what will happen to Ivan?
Lucrazia: Ivan is a man. It's up to him to bring her peace.
Carlota: Only by putting rat poison in the coffee. (exits)

Lucrazia sort of shrugs while looking at the portrait. Don Teodoro's expression is now one of approval.


Casa Mondragon: Esther tells JJ that Judith has come back. He starts to compliment her and she looks suspicious. He pours himself a forbidden drink as he tells her that now that Camilo will be in charge of the McGuire interests she can date him again. She tries to explain that he broke with her and it was because he isn't in love with her.

JJ: You will do as I say. Now go. (Judith exits)
Esther: How can you be so cruel to your own daughter? I'm tired of you treating us as though we were your slaves. I won't accept your behavior anymore. If you don't change your behavior now I will hate you and despite my religious beliefs I will divorce you! Do you understand?
JJ: You dare to annoy me?
Esther: Better you don't annoy me because I'm tired of your maltreatment and your selfishness. What have you done to your children? Where are they? You threw them out into the street like dogs. I'm sure that one day you will try to do that to me. (getting up) And don't forget that half of everything you have is mine. Mine! (exits)
JJ: And now what fly has bitten her? She must be going crazy.

JJ, you really still don't get it, do you? You're obviously afraid of women. The same fear you tried to instill in David.


Casa Galvan: Camilo, Carmen, and Arcelia talk about Maripaz.

Arcelia: Therefore, it was a sad wedding?
Camilo: You can't imagine it, Mama.
Arcelia: Poor Ivan. He must have been drinking to agree to this. When the judge asked if he accepted this bitch...
Camilo: I thought at the last minute he would say no.
Carmen: Poor guy. Now he must feel ground into the floor.
Camilo: Yes. I imagine that Lucia feels the same.
Carmen: The only one who found any happiness is Maripaz. What luck she has. She landed the best catch in Alamos.
Arcelia: I wouldn't be so sure. I don't think that girl will be happy. Ivan does not love her. Not even a little. That will be her punishment.
Carmen: Maybe. But the good life she'll have. Nobody can take that away. She'll have the best designer clothes, live in a mansion like a queen...
Camilo (angry, getting up): I better get to bed. I have to be up early to see them off. (kisses his mother and exits)
Carmen: Can you imagine, Mama? This chick right now must be imagining what she will buy first in the United States?
Arcelia: Ay, Carmen, when are you going to understand that not everything in life is money? That there are other things that are more important? Like affection, peace, and not hurting anyone? You can't buy any of that anywhere in the world.
Carmen: OK, but there is something I don't understand. Camilo is named the general manager of the McGuire company and I still have to find work as a servant.
Arcelia: You have to work and you have to do something. And you don't have the education or manners to do much of anything.
Carmen: I could take English classes or computer classes. Or whatever.
Arcelia: If you're serious I could talk to your brothers.
Carmen: And why do I need their approval? I'm of age. Why aren't you supporting me in this?
Arcelia: In this house they maintain you. They would pay for your classes. You think this is free? No. And that's the truth.

Lily Tomlin's Edith Anne just gave that her special touch.


Casa Curiel / Casa McGuire: Lucia can't sleep so she gets up to look out the window. Both she and Ivan pick up their phones, then put them back down. Ivan punches the pillow in frustration.


Commercial Break that leads with a promos for this weekend's Sabado Gigante and MQB's semi-final. Break out the Kleenex while you still have time.

Casa Lomieli, morning: Ivan arrives to pick up Alex, who is crying.

Alex: Ivan, I don't want to go.
Ivan: I understand, but think of it as a futbol game. Sometimes you lose and sometimes you win.
Alex: What do I win by going?
Ivan: You're winning all my love and affection. Every day it will be more and more. (He kisses and hugs him)

Carolina goes to the window as they leave. She's wearing dark glasses, but appears to be crying, too. Ivan manhugs Camilo as Benito puts Alex's suitcase in the car. Lucia, wearing Jade's headscarf from El Clon, watches from around the corner and cries like one of the sorrowing women in a passion play. She leans against the stone wall, remembers the good times, and cries harder, finally sitting down on the pavement.


Casa Lomieli: Antolin arrives to see Carolina; Gerry tells him she is upset and he leaves them alone. She removes the shades. He attempts to embrace her.

Carolina (pushing him away): Don't [?] I'm not in the mood to talk to anybody.
Antolin (embracing her from behind): I had to come because of what's happening. Go ahead and cry, Princesa. Cry as much as you have to. All the tears you have. I will be here at your side. (kisses her hair) I'm reminding you you're not alone. Alex has gone, but you have me. Always.
Carolina: [something unintelligible] You're so good to me.
Antolin: I'm not good. But I love you. You're hurting so I hurt, too. We will get past this.
Carolina: I can't, I can't.
Antolin: Yes, you can. You have to. If you don't you will make me very sad. (Holds her face in his hands to face him) Cry all you want now and tomorrow you and I will start a new life. I promise.

She continues to cry and he embraces her as the sappy music begins.


Casa Curiel: Camilo and Lucia talk. She's crying, too, and Camilo embraces her.

Lucia: They left, didn't they?
Camilo: Yes, they've gone. Lucia, what's wrong? You are an intelligent, noble woman. You have every right to make a new life.
Lucia: You're saying this because you love me. [quieres]
Camilo: Of course I love you. Eventually the sadness will pass, then resignation, and it will only be a memory. Animo.
Lucia: I'll survive but this really hurts.
Camilo: Yes, I know. Listen to me. You have every right to your life. Totally.
Lucia: Thank you. (embraces him briefly. His expression looks a little guilty. It should.) You came to see Grandmother, didn't you?
Camilo: Yes. Animo, por favor. I don't like seeing you like this. I'll go to see your grandmother. (releases her and starts to go inside)
Lucia: Camilo, wait. (joins him to go inside)


Commercial Break leading with a promo for Immortals. The exit photo includes the crow; the return photo is of Lucia and Ivan.


Casa Curiel: Carlota tries to repay Camilo for the redemption of the necklace. Lucia sits at the same table observing this exchange.

Carlota (angry): No! No, y no! No matter what you are under no obligation to use your own money to do this for me. I'm grateful but I can't accept!
Camilo: Please, Doña Carlota, don't despise me. Let me do this for you because you've been so good to me. You haven't forgotten that I help take care of your ranch.
Carlota: You think nobody else can do better? If I help it's for the good of the ranch. I don't need favors. On the contrary, you need a hand. (hands him a check) Here is the check and we'll conclude this matter.
Camilo: No, Señora, no way. I can't. (gently shoves it back)
Carlota: Camilo, you're making me angry. Take it or I'll hit you! (raises her hand)
Camilo (smiling and laughing a little uncomfortably): Don't be angry, Señora. I'll take it. Thanks. (Lucia smiles at this)
Carlota: Thank you. With all my heart.
Camilo: I did this because I love [quiero] Lucia. (looks at her) I've been very worried.
Carlota (alert, and looking closely at him): I understand you. Now we have concluded this business. What do I owe you for your administrative services?
Camilo: Señora, how can you think of paying me?
Carlota (frustrated): I need to pay you a salary for that! (takes a breath) Well, how are things at the ranch?
Camilo: We've lost most of the corn, but the chiles are doing well. It will be a good harvest. [cosecha] Only, let me say something. I don't mean to annoy you, but there is a little problem.
Carlota: What?
Camilo: La Señora Lucrezia. I've talked to the workers and she countermands my orders. This isn't good. The workers are uncomfortable. They need one boss, one who can take charge. Doña Carlota, you need to decide. It's either her or me.

Carlota rolls her eyes because she knows he's right.


Rancho Socorro: Lucrazia insults Gerry's work until he tells her he won't take it anymore and suggests she get someone else to finish the job. She insults his intelligence further by saying she's just stating an opinion. Very P/A and condescending. Carmen flirts with Ezekiel, finally lying that the father of her child is out of the country on business. Lucrazia catches them in the act but she is prevented from really reaming them out when Carlota calls:

Carlota: Where are you, Lucrezia?
Lucrazia: Looking at the work on the ranch house. You wouldn't believe it but I made a few little observations and Gerardo got mad and left. He had a tantrum [berrinche] and said to go to hell.
Carlota: No doubt you finally pushed him out with your accursed criticism.
Lucrazia: But I only said....
Carlota: Ja, ja! I just called to tell you that effective immediately you will make no decisions about the ranch or the house. I want you to leave the workers alone. That also means Camilo.
Lucrazia (laughing): How? Are you saying that this muerto de hambre is more important than your own daughter?
Carlota: This “muerto de hambre” as you call him is the administrator. Only he will make decisions about the lands because only he knows what to do with them.
Lucrazia: This is a the last straw. [colmo]
Carlota: No, Lucrezia, this is not the last straw, it's an order!
Lucrazia: But you can't talk to me that way!
Carlota: Here it is: It's your fault we lost so much of the crop and I will not let the rest follow the same path.
Lucrazia: It's not fair that you talk to me that way. Mama? Mama!

Realizing that Carlota has ended the call, Lucrezia walks back to the house in a snit.

Casa Curiel: Lucia faints as Carlota tries to explain her decision. Carlota yells for the housekeeper.



Commercial Break starting with a promo for Protagonistas


Casa Mondragon: Antolin arrives and JJ tries to ingratiate himself with him. He actually offers him a job as his right-hand man. Antolin thinks he's looking for a hit man, but JJ denies it. He goes on insulting his own sons and instead talking up Camilo as a possible future Ag Ass president. Antolin is suspicious as to where this is going. “If I accept, how much will you pay me?”


Casa Curiel: Gloria runs in; she and Carlota pick Lucia up from the floor. She comes to. Gloria says something about Lucia not eating anything lately, but Carlota's instincts say that Lucia might be embarazada. Lucia recalls that they only went once without protection [Hija, that's all it takes]. Carlota tells her they're going to the doctor. Gloria returns with a cup of tea.


Los Angeles: We get some panoramic views before they arrive at the McGuire Mansion. Maria, the housekeeper, comes out to greet them. Tony makes the introductions. Maria is happy at the sight of Tony's grandson and new dog. Not so much at Boozy Floozy, who is openly rude to her. They go inside into the marble entrance hall. Maria informs Tony that the rooms are ready and the dinner menu is prepared.

Boozy Floozy: Good because after the trip I want to rest a bit and I don't like waiting long for dinner. (she heads for the stairs) Now, where is my husband's bedroom?
Ivan: Maripaz, wait.

As she stops and turns around, Tony suggests to Alex they look at the garden. He looks over his shoulder slightly as they and Bruno go out.

Ivan (to Maria): Those are my father's bags; they go to his room. Those are Señora Maripaz' bags; they go to the guest room.
Maria: Si, Señor. (complies)
Boozy Floozy: You're putting me in a guest room? You're want to make me look ridiculous to the whole world?
Ivan: I said I would marry you solely for my son. Between you and I there is absolutely nothing.
Boozy Floozy: But I am your wife and you can't put me in some miserable guest room.
Ivan: It's not a miserable room, I assure you. You have the title [papel] as my wife. But only the title. Nothing more. You will not lack for money or accommodation, but there will never be intimate relations.
Boozy Floozy: Are you afraid I will convince you?
Ivan: No. Simply, you don't interest me.
Boozy Floozy: Then I demand the master bedroom.
Ivan: No. That is my father's. And mine is mine and no one else's.
Boozy Floozy: Have you forgotten that I have custody of Alex and I can take him away from you?
Ivan: You are mistaken. From the moment we were married we shared custody. And if you don't behave yourself I will get a divorce and sue for full custody. Don't forget we're in another country with different laws. If your behavior in or out of this house or with our son isn't untouchable any judge will see that I'm in the right.
Boozy Floozy: Do you think your manner isn't untouchable? That you put me in a guest room and refuse to have relations with me?
Ivan: We're not going to argue about this. If necessary we'll see a lawyer. Go up to your room.
Boozy Floozy: And if I want something?
Ivan: Call Maria.
Boozy Floozy: You are going to regret this.
Ivan: No. You are going to regret forcing me to renounce the only and true love of my life.
Boozy Floozy: If your talking about Lucia, she can find someone else. I don't think she'd be content to live with a memory.
Ivan: I would never ask her to. But if she finds someone else I hope he's better than me.

As Boozy Floozy flounces up the stairs, Ivan looks as though he's anticipating the next battle.


Avances:

Carlota tells Camilo that Lucia is pregnant. She later tells Lucia that the baby will need a father. Ivan reaches for his cell phone to call... Lucia?


Vocabulary:

animar to cheer up. [Personally, I would take the imperative of this as an insult]
barbaridad stupid or awful thing
berrinche tantrum
colmo the limit; the last straw
cosecha harvest
descaro nerve, as in gall or chutzpah
papel title

Labels: Fuerza

Recap by Marta Ivett


I missed a few minutes in the beginning... but here is what i got to see...

Augie reading some book and planning to work on Renata’s head…
He calls Berta to ask her what lotion/cologne Jeronimo uses. She kids around. He needs to find out. Want your sister and jeronimo to split for good? Then do as I say!

Connie and Hono with Gonzo… she can’t get over Fina’s attitude at the trial… Hono says she is probably resigned to stay in jail for good. They feel relieved at that. Gonzo opens his eyes and Connie gets startled… Hono encourages her to keep talking to Gonzo… Gonzo lifts his hand and caresses her. Hono tells her he is remembering their growing up together… Gonzo even cries…

Chema’s dad and accident sister Julieta talk about Adri’s plan to pass as Chema’s girlfriend to help him out. He tells her to talk to Adri… they will all team up to not let Chema get upset, Doctor recommended as little stress as possible for Chema.

At hacienda, Marina is reprimending Carlos for not using gloves, he got burned with acid… They comment that Manuela is great with home remedies for illnesses… egg whites for the burns, tomato for fever…

Ezeq and Alfo eating something she cooked, he is praising her cooking… but plays a practical joke on her first… they say you conquer a man via his stomach…
Alfo says once she starts working she wont’ be able to pamper him as much. He asked for permission to go to Kari/Laz’s wedding. Ezeq says Augie was even interested in the details… he might have something planned regarding it. HE is worried that Augie’s issue is obsession.

At la bonita kitchen Herminia says the Carlos accident might be about Mati’s curse. Carlos mom overheard it… She demands to know what is it about Mati’s curse.. right now.

The trial continues… they ask Fina to say something. She fakes confusion… After getting the question repeated to her, she says she is not Fina, she is Regina Soberon. She wants THAT WOMAN to return her daughter to her. Gina gets really upset. (wow, Fina can play Gina to the tee!). She took my daughter and stole my Roberto, the love of my life. If I get my daughter back, my Roberto will also come back to be with me.
Nata and Jero comment that Fina has turned crazy.
The defense lawyer requests a psychitiatric evaluation done on Fina and the judge agrees and stops the proceedings.

Marina prescribes an antibiotic for Carlos… some of the burns are almost 3rd degree so some portions of the hand will take long to heal. Carlos keeps reassuring Mati, but she suggests they split while he heals. Lazaro asks her to stop the silliness of the curse.
Marina laughs when she hears about the curse… The world is full of accidents, not only for the people in love. Carlos says he will find someone else to do his work. Lazaro says he can learn, after all Carlos had promised to teach him all he knows. So there is something positive from the events.

At his farm, Augie tells Ezeq that the spurts of plants look different from the La Bonita… Augie says he can’t wait for the Bonita spurts to come up, he ordered the same grape from Europe. It was very expensive but his ‘renacer en ti’ wine can’t wait long. He will get that production batch out whatever way he can. Ezeq is amazed at Augie’s resourcefulness. Auggie says you should know by now that I get what I want.

Coming out of courthouse… Gina is finding it hard to believe Fina’s act. Nata says she can’t believe it either, when she came to visit her she looked very sane.

They all agree that in the end, what matters is that justice is done.

Ines, Isidro, Matt and Adri leave.

Gina, Jero and Nata head to hospital to see Gonzo.

Julieta calls Matt, agrees to meet with him and Adri at the office… something about Chema.

The Fiscal(DA) is angry about Fina getting away with delaying the trial… he doesn’t buy her story because she knows that will change her outcome.

Connie and Hono reprimend Berta that she was supposed to watch Gonzo. She claims Gonzo was sleeping so she went to the cafeteria. She brags that she bought some presents for him. She gets away with making Connie feeling guilty … Hono is not so fast … ‘crea fama y echate a dormir’ (interesting line… build fame and go to sleep, meaning if you get everyone used to you behaving some way, the stream will continue running)
Hono gets phone call telling him what happened at Fina’s trial. Connie is upset about it.

At office, Julieta wants to talk to Matt and Adri. Julieta tells Matt that Chema gets really stressed with Matt’s hanging around.

Jero, Gina and Nata arrive at hospital, Hono tells them that this ‘crazy spell’ of Fina’s is very convenient for her. Berta overhears it and thinks that Fina got away with her wish again… Berta supports the idea that Fina has gone crazy… brilliant mind, but psycho. She wants Fina to stay locked, no matter where. Nata agrees, as long as she is locked somewhere she can’t harm us.

At nuthouse patio, Fina meets with Blanca again at fence… Fina says she took the first step… Blanca tells Fina she has to act like that ALL THE TIME. Fina asks her for more info, what do they ask, what tests do they put her on… Blanca tells her she has to convince them she committed all the crimes under an unconscious state of mind.

Julieta tells Adri and Matt that they need to be very convincing. She offers to play being Matt’s girlfriend in front off Chema… Adri says she is not totally thrilled with the idea, but it is good. Matt looks like he is not a happy camper either. But agrees too.

Dona Elvira is concerned about Carlos… She tells Carlos it was because of Mati’s curse. Carlos gets mad at his mom. Lazaro pulls Mati away… Carlos bans her from mentioning that his accidents are because of Mati.

Lazaro consoles Mati… she has to forget her curse silliness…

Chema brings Adri to present her to his dad as his girl. Chema walks away to make capuccinos for them, Adri explains to him that she and Matt will fake being Chema’s girl and Matt will fake going out with Julieta for Chema’s sake. Dad is very thankful… there are still angels in this world. God bless you for what you are doing for my son.
Alvaro seems to be giving questionable prescriptions to some patients… he gets paid and is scanning the bills weird… the short guy calls him and tells him that they are saying that Kari is a widow but is not a widow… Alvaro hangs up and wonders if Kari knows he is alive… of course, Jero must have told you! And even then you are marrying? … darn wretch (moving hand as if he is strangling her)..

At La Bonita they are all excited about upcoming wedding Kari/Lazaro… from kitchen they hear Carlos yell… seems Mati is trying to spoon feed him but the meat pieces are too big… he needs someone to cut his meat… he is clovered by his mom and Mati… he turns them both down and asks Lazaro to cut his meat for him. Mom insists in doing it. He just burned his hands, but does not want them to treat him like a small kid… Mom offers to stay longer but he insists she go to the house to sleep… if he needs something he will ask… Lazaro is really enjoying the scene, along with Manuela and Kari who are standing around the other three.

Fina says she has to be smart and do things right… what drag to have to cry so much. Some other woman comes by, she says she doesn’t buy her play… she needs a maid and wants her to do it… the cop lady comes and gets the presa off Fina, but then demands money, not gratefulness… LOTS of money if she wants more protection. Fina offers the money once she gets sentenced… When the cop leaves Fina laughs saying she is dumb, keep waiting for the money…

Jero and Nata are about to leave the hospital so Nata goes in to say goodbye to Gonzo for the night.

Everyone else is leaving.. exc Berta and Matt.

Nata is saying goodbye to Gonzo, Gina will stay for the night, Nata is not good company today… she is a bit unsettled by everything her mom said… to stir back the story with her dad… Gina tells Nata that no matter what, her dad loved her, and her goodness she inherited from him… Nata is moved by those words… Gina gives Nata the picture of her dad with Gina and baby ‘Berta’… Nata says she wishes she could have got to know him. Nata thanks Gina… Yes, my dad was a good man, a man who loved me and who was named Roberto Gamba…
Gonzo opens his eyes, looks at her and says ‘I am your dad’… (Gina and Nata impacted)

Previews: Gina and Nata jump for joy…
Voiceover: Fate smiles again at Nata but…
Marina calls Jero: Jero! We are expecting twins!! / We are having twins?? (happy Jero, Nata sees this)
Voiceover: Hard blow for Nata, and lucky streak for Agustin!
Berta: Marina is expecting twins, so you better take advantage of this moment.

Labels: Cuando

Candy is so furious about Vince pretending not to know her: "I'll have him at my feet! I'll have him licking my boots!"

Pepe tells Tomás to get it together and control himself. "I'm insecure. That rich guy Alex has everything." "Don't be a martyr. If you want my sister, shape up and fight for her."

Candy and Chela share their gripes with Ana. She says they should trust Pancho.

Pina is surprised to see Vince home before dawn - she's happy about it, because it's still their anniversary night! He leaves to sleep in the guest room. She complains about her many years of celibacy.

In the morning, Candy visits Pina, who is drooling to know the identity of the man in the video. While not "outing" Vince, Candy pours many delightful insults on his head. He writhes in anxiety. Pina says too bad for the family of that nefasto (guy who does a lot of harm), "while I in contrast have an impeccable husband." Candy likes Pina and offers to appear on her radio show and reveal the identity of the man in question to the whole country. Vince thinks it's a bad idea. In leaving Candy invites Pina to tea at 5 next day, "like the English." She'll teach her how to give exotic massages and how to pole dance.

Rebe comes over to Pancho's house to talk over the video scandal. Commences another tiresome fight with Chela which almost ends in female fisticuffs. Pancho says, you put me in a horrible position, cuni, you don't trust me, you treat me like a child... Chela wants to reveal her secret: "I've loved you for seven years..." He misunderstands and thanks her for her years of loving attention as pillar of the family.

Lunch line at school: Ana now drools over Freddy.

When Pancho gets to work there are scores of reporters asking about the video. "Are you going to resign?" Rebeka and Barbara were gossiping about the revolting Vince vs. cute Pancho when they find out about the reporters. By the time they get outside Pancho has arranged an impromptu press conference and has invited all the reporters to be his friends.

Tomás and Pina meet cute in the elevator, she sighs with delight over the gorgeous hunk with the bad hair. Perhaps Pina's abstinent stretch will come to an end?

Labels: familia

Amigos- It’s been over a week since we’ve heard from Jules. Jules, we hope you’re ok. Please check in and let us know you’re well.

Jules may still surprise us today with one of her great recaps. In the meantime, here’s one of my 10 minute recaps from memory. Please fill in anything I might have forgotten.
Matias reacts reasonably well to Adri’s plan to pretend to be Chema’s girlfriend until he kicks the bucket. He tries to convince her it’s folly and that Chema should know the truth, plus they won’t be able to keep the truth from him forever. Adri knows, but she wants to make him as happy as possible for as long as possible. They’ll cross the Truth Bridge when they get to it. Matias is weepy, but he understands why Adri wants to do it. They both dissolve into tears and hug.

Jero returns from his talk with Obispo Juan Cristobal and meets Nata at the hospital. She greets him with a kiss (wiping away the lipgloss she leaves on him), and they chat about what a blessing JC (the obispo, not Jesus) has been in their lives. His story and words of wisdom have brought them both peace. They smooch some more. Luckily, Berta isn’t lurking around the corner with a scowl this time.

The next day, Fina’s trial begins. Berta begs off attending (she’s such a delicate flower you see) and gets the royal stink eye from Hon&Con. Everyone else attends. In the first row sits Isidro, Inez, Regina, Renata, and Jero. In the next row sits Matias, Adriana, Honorio, Connie and Antonio. They are later joined by the private detective. Fina is behind bars directly in front of them, and behind the judge’s back. She stares at the crowd with disdain and gives them an evil half smile. The charges are read one at a time. The list is long.

-The kidnapping of Regina Jr. (Gina flashes back to the empty stroller and her panic.)
-The death of Roberto. Fina’s lawyer says there’s no proof. It’s Gina’s word against Fina’s and Roberto’s death was ruled as a natural death by heart attack. (Gina flashes back to Roberto on his death bed trying to tell her Pepa did it.)
-THREE attempts to murder Regina. The peanut gallery is shocked. Fina thought bubbles that she can’t believe she failed so many times to kill Gina.
-The murder of Rafael.

Jero gets up and leaves the room and Nata follows. He can barely contain himself and can’t stay in the room to hear the details of Rafa’s murder while staring at Fina’s ugly mug. Nata understands and says he can go home and she’ll see him there later. She tells him she’s sorry. Jero wants to stay and support her. They hug, kiss, and go back to the room arm in arm. When they get back inside, Gina asks if they’re alright and calls Nata “hija”. Nata tells her she loves to hear Gina call her that, and they hold hands and send each other waves of love and support.

Meanwhile, Berta takes the cash Fina extorted from Gina, which she got from Jero, and shops till she nearly drops.

Chema takes his dad produce shopping and talks about his work with the center. Dad is proud of him. Chema talks about his great girlfriend Adriana. They run into Hit n’ Run Sister, aka Julieta, who has come to buy ingredients to make a friend’s birthday cake. Chema offers to make the cake for her and she accepts. Chema then passes out in the market. A while later, he’s sitting and drinking juice. He is now sure something is wrong with him and remembers he has to go to the doctor to get his test results. Since the doc told Chema’s dad that he WOULD tell Chema the truth if he came to him, Chema’s dad stalls him by saying he’ll pick up Chema’s results and talk to the doctor. He assures Chema he likely just has a vitamin deficiency.

Later, in Chema’s apartment, he’s tucked into bed, and Dad talks with Julieta. Julieta, like everyone else, tells Chema’s dad that he shouldn’t keep the truth from Chema and he’ll figure it out soon enough anyway. Dad is determined to keep up the ruse for as long as possible. And with the drugs the doc gave him, which he has started to give to Chema, these fainting spells should diminish.

In the wine country, everyone is excited about the upcoming wedding of Laz and Kari.

Leon (Alvaro’s spy) gets more info from Mati about who’s getting married and when. (She brings him fresh lemonade and affectionately calls him chiquitito. How can he betray these sweet people?!) He reports to Alvaro. Alvaro gets Doc Tumor to use his contacts and money to get him two fake passports for him and Kari. He wants to take her to the States. It’s only after he gets the passports that he tells Doc Tumor that he’s a fugitive on the run. Doc Tumor does NOT want the cops on his trail, so he tells Alvaro to get out and not to come back.

Augie returns to Cruz de Amor and gets the wedding details from Zeke (so that he can start to make his evil plans). He wonders why such a religious woman like Kari, who is a widow, is not getting married in the Church. Zeke dances around the subject without giving away the fact that Doc Nasty is still alive. After he leaves, Augie channels Doc Nasty by saying if Nata can’t be his, she can’t be anyone’s.

Manuela invites Alfie to the wedding, and to be a witness, on behalf of Kari. Alfie is pleasantly surprised, but Manuela tells her Kari has forgotten all about the past so Alfie should too.

New character alert! Manuela has received a disturbing call from her son in the States. He and his wife are trying to send their teenage (15-16) daughter Alison to an eating disorder clinic, but she refuses to go. Manuela wants to bring Alison to La Bonita to stay with her instead. If after being around Manuela’s delicious cooking for a while, Alison still can’t kick her disorder, then she’ll be sent to the clinic. Since they don’t know how Jero and Nata will feel about another person in La Bonita, Kari offers to have Alison stay with her and Laz in their new house.

Mati and Carlos are super cute and loving, but sad that with the Padre out of commission, their wedding will continue to be delayed.

Kari and Laz get frisky and talk about starting to make lots of babies. Kari makes Luz Maria’s baptism gown and loves being a godmother for the first time.

Luz Maria is doing so well and has grown so much that she doesn’t need the heat lamp anymore or Marina’s daily check-ups. Alfie says she will miss seeing Doc Marina each day (they’ve become good friends). She tells the doc about Jero coming back for the wedding and wonders if she’ll attend. She doesn’t know if Nata is coming back too. Doc Marina looks excited at the prospect of Jero returning alone.

Avances: I can’t remember much, but I did see another avance later in the evening that was different and looked like they were previews for the rest of the week. I won’t give it away if no one else saw it. I will say that there is a huge surprise in store for the Nata-Jero-Marina triangle!

Labels: Cuando

Mónica is still daydreaming about Pepe - both the kiss and the nut-cracking. (It's hard to tell which part of the memory she savors more.) Freddy can tell that she has something on her mind. Later, she admits to Karina that she doesn't want to feel what she's been feeling. K thinks M really should give Pepe a chance, in case he's her one true love. Mo tells K she watches too many telenovelas.

At dinner, Candy and Chela give Pancho a hard time about his fancy new table manners (such as not speaking with his mouth full) and anything to do with Rebeca in general. Candy finally gets around to telling him that Rebe fired her.

The kids go on their field trip (to a children's museum or somesuch) and have a great time. Lupita and Alex have a great time. Elena watches with a scowl.

Pancho goes to the garage to give Tomás a good talking-to. He repeats Chela's favorite quote, that the thief always thinks everyone is like him. "Lupita would never betray you." He tells Tom that Lupita tried to call him last night but he wasn't answering his phone. Tom says he went to bed early. (He doesn't mention that he "went to bed early" because Betty was there.) Pancho explains that Lupita wanted to let him know that she'd be going on a field trip with Alex and the kids. Thomas throws a tantrum over this. Pancho says ever since Tom and Elena's parents died, he's cared for them like they were his own children. Thomas replies yes, but when it was time to move into the big house he only took his own children with him.

The field trip returns to the Casa Popular. Alex high-fives the kids, saying "give me your five [in English] or whatever it's called." He asks if they'd like to learn to swim. They like this idea! Lupita quickly cuts this off. Pancho approaches and reminds Alex that Lupita has a boyfriend. Privately, he warns Lupita that Tomás took the news about the field trip very poorly.

Chela goes to Avon and announces to Celeste that she's meeting with Pancho, for which she needs no appointment. However, she goes straight to Rebeca's office, but panics and hides under the desk when Rebeca and Vince approach. She overhears Rebe flirt with Vince, agree to go to dinner with him, and insist that Pancho means nothing to her. Chela sneaks out and goes home, angrier than ever.

Tomás confronts Lupita, angry that she didn't invite him on the field trip. She reiterates that she tried to call him, but he didn't pick up. He gives her a trash bag full of all the gifts she's ever given him. (Just as I'm thinking "this reminds me of the trash bag full of Fernando's gifts that Lety had in LFMB," Tomás pulls out the very same stuffed giraffe.) Among the gifts is an unidentifiable macaroni sculpture. "I didn't even know what this was, but I liked it because you made it." Then he breaks up with her forever, we hope. Lupita cries to Ana about it.

Chela tells Candy what she overheard. Chacho shows up and they ask his advice. He tells Chela to think less about Pancho and more about herself. He also slyly asks if she's gotten anything floral lately. Chela says the way she feels inside is something like Nico's intestinal flora (something like that).

At the office, Pancho has some concerns about about the dinner with the Arab investors. Rebeca is impressed when he notices another financial oddity (something about reduced transportation costs not being reflected in the price of something). They call Fernanda and say hi so we don't forget that she's not dead yet.

It's Pina and Vince's wedding anniversary. She really wants some romance. He says he's too busy. Has to get ready for the Arabs. Dejected, she reaches for Abejita. Abejita thought-bubbles that she'd rather be with Popeye.

Speaking of whom, Pancho tells Popeye that it's official: Abeja is pregnant. He expects Popeye to do the right thing. He'll arrange everything as soon as this thing with the Arab investors is done.

Candela prepares for her date with Vince. She reasons that she has nothing to lose, and plenty to gain.

Angrier than ever, Chela goes to Rebeca's apartment for the twice-delayed confrontation. She's full of accusations, but they're so vague that Rebeca has no idea what she's talking about (and especially no clue that Chela overheard her with Vince). Rebeca is totally confused, but doesn't waste the opportunity to needle Chela about her feelings for Pancho.

Alex goes to see Lupita. She tells him to go away. Meanwhile, Pancho, feeling guilty about Tomás's bitter words (and not knowing yet that T dumped Lupita), stops by Casa Popular to ask if Tomás needs anything. He notes that T has been drinking and later calls Pepe to look in on Tomás. (Pepe comes over, Tomás is still drinking and of course does not mention his tryst with Betty, but does reveal that he was the one who initiated this breakup.)

Chucha and Goya are discussing some gossip from Adoración: Pina wants to keep Abeja's pregnancy a secret (at least from her own dopey friends) and give away the pups. (This is pretty funny - Pina had asked Ado to GET gossip FROM Chucha and Goya, not GIVE them Pina's gossip.) Ana overhears this and is angry.

Pancho gets to Rebeca's place and she snaps at him that he's wearing too much aftershave. After a snippy conversation about what he's supposed to smell like, she finally calms down and explains that Chela came to visit. She tells him that he needs to keep his family out of the business and keep the business out of the family. Pancho is upset - not with her, but with Candy and Chela. He says they'll have to cancel the etiquette lesson for tonight so he can have a serious talk with his family.

Candy goes to the bar. Vince doesn't see her right away, but the other bar patrons stare at her like they've never seen a woman before. (It's kind of a sausagefest in there, actually, so maybe they haven't.) But before she can say hi to Vince, a video appears on the big TV: it's the Elf's video of Catgirl from the massage parlor. Yikes! (Interestingly, however, Vince's face is never seen in the video.) Vince is horrified. The drooling bar patrons recognize Candy. Candy expects Vince to help her out, but instead he pretends not to know her and runs out of the place.

One of the guys asks Candy to give him a massage. She replies, "I'll give you one for free," and slaps him!

Pina is on the phone with Kathy, her snobby friend, telling her about something that sounds very interesting and rude but I don't completely get it. It might have something to do with Vince's bathroom habits. Adoración is enjoying the eavesdropping when Ana shows up with Popeye. "Who are you?" "I'm the daughter of your husband's boss!" The dogs are happy to see one another.

Candy and Chela worry that the video is all over the Internet and will seen by everyone and be a big scandal. Candy wants revenge - I think she thinks Vince is responsible for the video.

Ana tells Pina that if she wants to avoid a scandal, to just let Ana keep Abeja's puppies. Pina is fine with that. Ana admires Freddy's photo. Pina responds with dismissive laughter.

Ana goes home and tells her aunts about the dogs. They don't tell her what Candy's so upset about.

Pancho comes home early and yells at Chela and Candy. "Good, you're both here so I can kill two birds with one stone!"

Next time:
The Catgirl video becomes the hottest thing since the Hamster Dance. Pina asks Candy who was the guy in the video.

Labels: familia

Things are still crazy for Gloria at work. I am filling in for her tonight. As always, your corrections and fill ins are appreciated. I was a bit low on snark tonight.

El Refrito
Lucia and Carlota talk about the necklace. Tony calls and wants to speak to Carly. They talk about the move. He invites her and the whole family to the Ag Association shin-dig.

Camilo has entered the joyería to buy a pearl necklace (so many places I could go with that.) There is a little back and forth. Camilo says he’s there on behalf of Lucia Curiel. The jeweler asks if she told him how much the necklace cost. Sr. Joyero isn't so sure this plaid clad buffoon can afford it.

Lo Nuevo
Ivan, Camilo and David meet. Camilo will be in charge of operations while David will be the financial chief. Businessy stuff about the packing plant. Camilo is sure the dude in charge of it can do the job but he and David will be “echando un ojo” (to keep an eye on him) just in case. David’s phone rings. He explains he has to answer since his brother had an accident last night. Camilo gets a little nervous. Esther wants David to stop by that evening and help her convince the Bobblehead to put Saul in a private hospital. David gets off the phone and Camilo wants to know what kind of accident Saul had (as in “Did he accidentally run into my brother’s fists over and over?”)

Cut to Ivan explaining to Tony it was an auto accident. Saul had been drinking. Saul got the worst of it: broken leg, broken ribs and serious burns. Para colmo (to top it all off), Meandragon Sr. doesn’t want to take care of him. He needs to be transferred to another hospital in Hermosillo for the burns, but JJ doesn’t want to help or pay the bills. Ivan informs Tony that JJ threw Saul out a few days ago and doesn’t want to have anything to do with him. Tony is going to talk to the Bobblehead immediately.

And that’s just what he does. He tries to convince JJ that he can’t just abandon the boy like he’s some street animal. JJ is mad about the papers publishing the story about his stupid son was driving around drunk. Tony thinks Saul needs to be in a more adequate hospital with more resources; one with a burn specialist. JJ doesn’t want to and asks that Tony not insist. JJ says with all due respect that it isn’t really Tony’s business anyway. It’s a family matter. Tony, playing to JJ’s real desire, suggests that he think about his aspirations as Ag Association president. If word gets out that JJ would treat his own son in such a manner, Tony doubts the farmers would vote for JJ. (cue the ominous male choir.)

Camilo delivers the pearl necklace to Lucia (in a cheap plastic bag?) He runs off like a little kid. Lucia tries to go after him, but the gate is locked. She takes the necklace up to her room. She stares at it and wonders how Camilo bought it. She calls him. She asks how he bought them. He said he had some savings. She says Carlota is resigned to not recovering them and Camilo says then it will be a surprise. Lucia says she can’t accept them and Camilo says he wants her to accept them. He only asks that she not say she got them from him.

JJ has given in. He’s going to see that Saul gets proper medical care. He tells Judit and Esther to get rid of the suffering faces. It puts him in a bad mood (what doesn’t?) He tells David to get Saul into a better hospital in Hermosillo even though it’s going to salir un ojo en la cara  (cost him a fortune) but he doesn't want it said that he left his son in the street like some dog that’s been run over. Esther thanks him. The children comfort Esther. Judith said he relented. David says he’ll take care of it first thing tomorrow. Esther tells them “see, he’s not so bad?” Twit. The hijos do not agree. David says JJ didn’t do it because he asked him, he did it so he wouldn’t look bad. Esther wants to know why they always think the worst of their father. Really? Where has she been for the last 30+ years? Esther asks Judith if she’s just mad because JJ wouldn’t accept that “pelado” (poor person)? David says well, that “pelado” is going to be the Director of the Mexican branch of the Maguire company. Judith says Reeeeealllly???

Camilo is giving Arcelia a bear hug and the good news. He wants them to move to a bigger and prettier house. Arcelia says no. She likes the house she’s in just fine. She’s close to everything and her friends are nearby. When his dad knew he was going to die, he wanted to be brought home to die there. Antolin arrives with dinner (tortas…ahogadas?) Arcelia gives him Camilo’s good news. Antolin asks why. Camilo explains about Tony, Ivan and Maripaz going back to LA. Antolin asks “so he’s going to marry that zorra (tart, slut...you get it.)” His mom tells him not to be so crude. Antolin kind of brushes it off and asks if Alex will be going, too. Camilo says yes and Antolin says Carolina will really suffer over it…oh, by the way, she told me you saw her last night mama. Arcelia says yes, I thought she was very nice. Camilo says speaking of last night…did you have anything to do with Saúl’s accident? Antolin denies it, but Carmen has walked in and wants to know what’s wrong with Saul. Antolin asks why it should matter to her and if he finds out she went to see him he’s going to say a lot of words really fast, got it??

Lucia is flashing back to her first kiss from Iván, waving goodbye to Iván, Iván throwing food on the floor and jumping on the counter, making whoopee in the pigeon coop (wait, how can she flashback on Iván’s fantasy?...or was that hers?) Ivan voice over says they'll be together forever. She cries. She’ll never forget him. She looks at the two of them doing the “goofy face” on the beach.

Meanwhile, Iván does much the same. He is looking at their pictures from the beach. The wall wonders if it will get lucky tonight. I picture of his mom comes up (Don't ask...I don't know either.)  He tells her he’s going to get married. He imagines she already knows everything. He’s going to leave the love of his life, but he’s doing it for his son…her grandson. I wanted to have both, but he felt his child needed him more. Maybe she and Tony don’t agree, but he doesn’t have the heart to abandon the child. Maybe she could send him a sign whether what he is doing is good or bad.

Lucrazy can’t believe Lucia doesn’t want want to go to the party. It would be rude. Carly says, maybe, but she agrees with Lucía. Lucrazy asks if DWMMB knows. Carly says no. Lucrazy says Iván will surely tell her. Lucrazy says they’re getting married in three weeks. Maripaz has to go so folks won’t think she’s pregnant and that’s why they’re getting married. Either way there’s going to be a scandal ‘cause everyone knew Iván was with Lucia and now he’s marrying her sister. What Lucrazy is REALLY worried about is how to explain the boy. Carlota says to tell the truth: that they had a kid ten years ago and they decided to get married for the good of the boy. Lucrazy is not hip to that idea. She doesn’t want anyone to know that Maripaz had a baby 10 years ago and that it was covered up. They have to think of something!

Ivan and Tony are talking passports and visas for Alex and Maripaz. Tony says he’ll take care of it. Ivan leaves and Tony calls the lawyer.

Judith and Camilo are having coffee. She’s telling him about Saul getting into a better hospital. Camilo says he’s pleased, but his face doesn’t seem to reflect that and Judit notices. Camilo lets her know she’s a great gal and all with fabulous qualities, but he’s not in love with her. Judit says maybe if they gave it a little more time and really got to know each other. He really doesn't know her. She asks if he loves someone else. He says no. It’s just what he feels for Judit isn’t “amor”. She sort of wimpers/begs a little and he tells her she’s too good to beg anyone. She’ll find someone she deserves. He swears it was hard to make the decision but he couldn’t continue leading her on (enagñando.) He tells her not to be upset, tears over him aren’t worth it (?) She says no one will love him like she does and leaves. He says to himself she’s probably right. She’s barely left the table and Camilo calls Lucia to find out if she gave the necklace to her abuela. She hasn’t and he asks why. She doesn’t think it fair that he paid so much to get it back. But he wanted to do it. He wanted to quitarte de esta pena (? get rid of the pain….horrible translation, sorry) that was his only intention. Lucia thanks him form the bottom of her soul. Camilo tells her Ivan asked him to take care of her. She doesn’t think he meant this way. Well, Camilo meant it to mean however he needed to take care of her, he was to do it. He asks her again to accept the necklace.

Lucia goes to Carlota’s room. She tells Carly she won’t believe it, buuuut….some taxi driver (?) delivered….this! And she shows the necklace. Carlota is thrilled, but wants to know who recovered them? Lucia doesn’t know the guy left before she could ask any questions. Carlota is sure it was Tony. Did Lucia tell him? No. Did she tell Ivan? No. Well it had to be him. But Carly can’t take them. Lucia convinces her to take them, but not to say a word to Tony since obviously he wanted the deed to remain anonymous. Then she just lies and says it was her. That Ivan loaned her the money. Carly asks how she’s going to pay him back if she doesn’t have a job. Lucia says she’ll figure it out and please don’t say anything to Ivan or anyone. Hugs.

Lucrazy is telling the DWMMB to shut up and let her talk. DWMMB says Sí mamá.

Ivan is freaking out in his office. He calls Lucia. He has to talk to her. She wants to know if something is wrong with Alex. No. Ivan says he’s desperate, filled with regret and doesn’t know what to do. Lucia tells him to calm down. They both made this decision because it was best for everyone. Ivan has to see her. They have to talk.

Lucrazy is saying to Tony that he didn’t invite them to the fiesta. He says that he told Carlota the family was invited and obviously that meant them. Lucrazy says Carlota didn’t mention Maripaz (I hate even typing the name.) Tony says of course she was invited. DWMB puts on the damn simper face and asks if they are going to announce the wedding. Tony says no. She asks why. He says out of respect for Lucia. DWMB is not pleased with that answer, she pulls a Jan Brady. Lucia! Lucia! Lucia! It’s always Lucia. Why does her future husband care more about his ex-lover. Lulu tells her to shut up and stop saying stupid things. She asks Tony to pardon the DWMMB’s arrebatos (outbursts) they really came for another reason: How are Iván and the witch going to justify/explain that the boy is living with them? I didn’t catch what Tony was saying exactly (Bruno is a Darth Vader breather and I was distracted), but it had to do with giving Alex the Lomeli name and declaring in court the whole situation. Lucrazy is not pleased that everyone will find out her slut daughter got preggers all those years ago. Tony is sorry. DWMMB interrupts to say that the only thing that matters to her is that they announce her engagement to Ivan at the party. Tony prohibits it and the little beech (and I don’t mean the tree) says “or what?” Tony reminds them that Ivan is his son and he and Ivan don’t have anything to lose he turns …”y ustedes?”

Ivan and Lucia are meeting at an upscale loveshack. She doesn’t feel right that they are together. Ivan says it’s the last time they have to be alone. He wants to carry her in his soul all the time. He wants to atesorar  (treasure) her memory, her kisses, her eyes, her love. He will never stop loving her. Lucia won’t stop loving him. The past few days have been horrible for him. They've already talked, but he doesn’t understand. She says he has to do it for his son. They are adults, they gotta deal. Time will heal the wounds. Ivan says maybe she’s right, but right now he’s dying inside. He just wants one more night. One more night o’ luvin’ without guilt. They are not guilty of anything that has happened. Lucia throws herself at his face. I think that’s a yes. Backlit smoochies. Casper luvin’ (weird.) Phantom rose petals fall over them (where did they come from?) Back to reality. Lucia gets up to leave. Ivan stops her and gives her the ring he bought for her before that first break up (the one where DWMB threatened to air Carlota’s dirty laundry…remember that one?) He bought it for her and he wants her to have it. He puts it on her finger. They say goodbye.

Lucia goes home and stares at the ring beneath the portrait of TeodoroVan. Carlota comes in. She asks about the ring Lucia tells her it's a going away gift. She cries. Carlota hugs her. I adjust my beanie. Still doesn’t help. You both had the chance to get rid of DWMB with the necklace thing but you didn’t do it.

Ivan’s lawyer pays a visit to Gerry. They talk about registering Alex's new birth certificate with Ivan as dad and changing his name to Alejandro Maguire Lomeli. Gerry supposes he committed a crime by registering Alex under false names. The lawyer explains that falsifying information on an official document carries a sentence of 3 months to 2 years in jail, but with a little “fianza” (bail, deposit) Gerry won’t pisar en el cárcel (set foot in a jail.) They can petition the judge that heard DWMB’s case to set a fine and annul the false birth certificate. The two arrange to take care of it that day.

The lawyer talks to Tony on the phone. Gerry is offering to pay the fine, but Tony is going to pay all the costs. Gerry wants to pay it. The lawyer tells him that Sr. Antony put him in charge and he will answer to Tony. They leave. Gerry still argues that he will at least pay the fine.

Tony and Ivan talk about waking Bruno. Tony fills him in on Alex’s new birth certificate and name change. Ivan worries about Gerry going to jail. Tony assures him that isn’t going to happen.

Carlota is still trying to convince Lucidiot to come the party (I’m past feeling sorry for her. “Spineless wimp” must be a genetic flaw she picked up from Gerry.) Carly doesn’t want to leave her alone, but Lucia says she’s fine. Carly leaves Lucia to sit and stare at the ill-fated engagement ring.

JJ greets his minions and does the schmooze thing.

Lucrazy asks the DWMB why she couldn’t have dressed a little more decently. DWMB replies it’s the fashion and she looks great in it. Lucrazy says “if you say so.” (Score one for mama.) Lucrazy reminds her not to drink and not to cause any scandals. Carlota comes in and says DWMB looks like a ramera (whore/prostitute/floozie...you get it.) DWMB sarcastically say thank you. Lucrazy notices the necklace. Carlota accuses DWMB of stealing it. DWMB says she didn’t. Carlota says “yup and you still owe me for the gargantilla (necklace/choker), too.” (Is there a huge difference between “collar” as necklace and “gargantilla” as necklace?). Carlota waves her off and makes to leave. Lulu reminds DWMB to behave like the lady she supposedly is. DWMB asks in that annoying innocent voice if Lucia is coming. Lulu tells her not to ask stupid questions.

Norteña band (is it Norteña?), dancing and schmoozing.

Lucia is in the park with Alex. She asks if he’s seen his dad and Alex asks “which one?” Ivan she says. Alex tells her about going to the US. Lucia acts as if that is very cool. Alex thinks maybe so, but he will miss everyone and doesn’t want to change schools. Lucia reminds him they can chat on the internet . Lucia asks if he’s seen his mom. He hasn’t and he doesn’t want to. Lucia tells him his mom loves him. Rant: no wonder she can’t get a job SHE LIES TO THE KIDS. She serves up this steaming pile of “she has her little quirks, but I’m sure if you behave she’ll be fine with you .” Lucia you are a dumb ass. Well, Alex is at least glad Ivan is going to live with him…and Tony and Bruno, too. They kick the ball around for a bit.

Applause for the band. Tony explains that a reason for the party is for everyone to feel like part of the business. From this day forward, they are not alone; everyone is united under the Maguire and Son brand. They are the same force and working with enthusiasm they will all enjoy the same success. Aplauso. JJ asks Tony if he can make a quick announcement. He wants to thank the Maguires on behalf of all the farmers for their confidence and support. Above all he wants the Maguires to know that they (the farmers) won’t fail. Since he’s taken the presidency he’s worked tirelessly on behalf of the farmers to improve conditions for everyone…and he has done that (Tony and Ivan roll their eyes.) Today thanks to their efforts, the Maguires have extended them support and credit so they can step up production. Blabbity blabbity campaign speech. Promises he can’t keep about continuing to look for opportunities. yada yada. blech. Aplause for Tony. Nausea for me.

DWMB sucks down the drinks. Ivan gives her the stink-eye from across the room. Camilo states the obvious: Maripaz is drinking. Ivan gets up and takes the drink from her and says she’s had enough. DWMB calls him a pelado and Judit tells her she has indeed had too much..

JJ goes to talk to Camilo. He wants to know why Antolin never came to talk to him. Camilo told him, but Antolin can be difficult. JJ asks David about Saul.

The waiter brings drinks to DWMB again. She grabs one and silences the band. She is three sheets to the wind. She wants to make an announcement and despite her reputation and past actions, Lulu and Carly just sit there waiting to hear it. Is no one going to stop her??? She adjusts her dress…not in a very ladylike fashion (Laisha is AWESOME.) Oh, man. She spills all the beans. They’re getting married, the whole Alex story (priceless look from JJ)…finally Lulu gets up and tells her to shut it. She is escorted from the party.

Antolin comes to visit Carolina. She’s worried because Gerry went with the lawyer to see the judge. Antolin is “annnnd???”

The party is breaking up. As JJ leaves he tells Tony not to worry about the little number DWMB pulled. Tony brushes him off, thanks him for coming and says goodbye to Esther and Judith. JJ tells Ivan he’s sorry…if he had asked his advice…and he just leaves it at that. Jerk. Tony asks Ivan to take charge of the revelers. He’s tired.

JJ loved DWMB’s little scene. Esther thought it shameful. They rehash it all. Esther can't believe DWMBB would just announce it all and then act like the kid was some lost dog. JJ is pleased that the Curial name is now mud…but he does feel bad for Lulu. Esther is going to call the hospital to check on Saul. JJ says “what for?” Man. Cold.

Lulu is screeching. DWMB says she’s getting married a few weeks and she’s leaving and hopes she never comes back (but she says “jamas” which means the complete opposite.) Lulu hates her and hopes the move to the US means she disappears from their lives.

David and Camilo tell Ivan they are sorry. Camilo is sorry Ivan is marrying that nut. Ivan is doing it for his son. They send David off to take care of the merry makers at table 12 (since apparently he has more social graces.) They are gettin’ a little rowdy.

Ivan asks Camilo a favor: to be a witness at his wedding to DWMB. (A whole damn town witnesses DWMB public drunkenness and no one thinks to call the judge or a lawyer or something to get that damn custody order reversed?)

Avances...

• Lucia cries
• Ivan punches the bed
• Ivan and DWMBB marry (I don't know if I can take it.)

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