Caray, Caray!

Hello everyone, I'm going to follow the trend I started in yesterday's recap, and do copious amounts of screenshots with a more bulleted list of events of the episode. Let's get started!

* Cupcake (Ana Paula) cries at the news that Gustavo is dead. Clutching the newspaper announcement in her hand, she tells Dany the news.

Cupcake cries over the loss of the eyelashed one (Gustavo).

* I'll cut to the chase on this one (but may add more details later). Ana Paula does get a reasonable amount of confirmation that Gustavo is dead before believing it. (Well, she doesn't go to see his grave or anything.) She has Dany call up Mercedes and when she tries to talk to Mercedes herself, Mercedes cuts her off, outraged that AP would bother her in such a time of grief. Most of us in that position would also believe that Mercedes was talking about the death of her brother.

* As many of us guessed, it wasn't Gus With the Beautiful Eyelashes that died, but Gus Sr. We see Mercedes, Ernesto, Gus's Mom, and Gus himself at the gravesite as they talk and talk and talk and talk and talk to each other about how they're going to miss Gus Sr., etc. etc.

* We learn that Gus still needs to be checked out to find out if he's in decent health or not after his ordeal. He hasn't done that yet because of his dad's sickness and ultimate death.

See, we all KNEW that Gus wasn't dead!

* During the agonizingly long conversations between the members of the Gus family, we learn that Ernesto, the jealous sorta-suitor of Mercedes, is married, he's got a kid, that he LIED to his wife about being at the funeral (even though he assured Mercedes that his wife knew). He and his wife's marriage is on the rocks. He and Mercedes split up when he had to go to the USA years ago and not long after that he got married and had a kid. Mercedes figures that he must not have loved her very much because the age of the kid indicates that he hooked up with wifey very soon after splitting up with her.

We have some long, long, long conversations with Gus's and Mercedes' mom, which makes me wonder if the actress who plays her is someone famous, and they were trying to give her enough lines to make it worth her while to guest star? Does anyone know who she is?

Mercedes rips AP a new one for bothering her during such a painful time. This leaves Ana Paula with the definite impression that Gus Jr, (instead of Gus Sr.), died.

* Tia MentiRosa and Bruno have a discussion at a restaurant about what's the deal with Rohell and getting engaged. Why would he bother sniffing around AP so much if he ended up marrying Vainessa? Bruno doesn't get it either, but assumes that maybe Rohell just didn't like AP defying him and that's why he's getting her back to work for him. Tia then wonders why the proud, severe Rohell took back Vainessa after what she did to him. Bruno supposes that it was Twoo Wuv. MentiRosa scoffs at such sentimental stuff; it doesn't exist, she says. Bruno says he's not all that crazy with Rohell's choice for a bride either; he would have preferred someone who would help Rohell be a better man—someone like Paula!

"What's the deal with that old turd Rohellio?" Tia wonders.

Bruno's got something right: Better that Rohellio marry someone who doesn't enable his douchebagginess. Someone like Ana Paula. But does he literally mean AP? I kind of doubt it.

* Tia wonders if Bruno thinks Rohell was ever interested in AP. Bruno says he did at one time, but evidently he was wrong. Tia asks Bruno if he's jealous of Rohell. "Why would I be jealous of a cripple?" Bruno scoffs. Even though Rohell has more money, Bruno thinks he has much more to offer a woman. [Recapper note: I don't know about that, Bruno. You don't have dimples and you resemble Skelator. I'm just saying.] Tia points out that Vainessa doesn't mind hooking up with the cripple, but then asks if Vainessa is out for the money. Not so, Bruno replies, since Vainessa's family is loaded. The ever-greedy Tia is irritated that AP moons after that Gustavo when these richie riches marry each other.

* Cupcake (AP) cries over Gustavo and says she'll never, never, never, never ever evereverever forget him. This continues throughout the episode so I'll spare you a lot of the repetition.

* During the endless mother-daughter-son grieving scenes with Gus's family, Gus does tell his mom about his love for AP, how he needs to see her and how he still thinks there's an explanation for everything that's happening.

Gus yearns to find Ana Paula at his time of grief.

Ernesto tells Mercedes that his marriage is going down the crapper.

* Rohellio and David are chatting in David's office. Dave brings up the prospect of marrying Sin. Rohell isn't against it but is a bit surprised that they're going so fast. David assures Rohell that he likes Sin and isn't playing with her. Rohell says "Sure, because if you did, you'll have to answer to me." *GULP* You can see David digest that. David then says that Sinthia would prefer to wait until after Rohell's boda. Rohell says, cryptically, that she was wise to decide that, because "things are going to change after my wedding." Then we get a sh*t-eating grin from him.

David speaks in earnest about his feelings for Sinthia.

... Aannnd, we have another sh*t-eating grin, this time with a tinge of menace to it.

* Vainessa and Sinthia have a chat while shopping at the mall. There's some talk about Vainessa avoiding work, even though she's got shares at her dad's company. She wants to devote her time to her marriage and Rohellio. Sinthia doesn't understand why Rohellio just doesn't give her her half of the Hacienda now; it's not like it would make him go broke or anything. Vainessa thinks that marrying David is the way to go, he could give her all that she wants. (Not sure if this also means her half of the Hacienda.) Sinthia doesn't get why she should marry in order to be free of her overbearing brother. Vainessa smiles and says that marriage is the price she pays to get what she wants.

* Back with Rohell and David, Rohell advises David to suck it up and rehire that engineer Gustavo, since he was the one who could effectively deal with and placate the irate fishermen at their construction site. I get the impression that Rohell is unaware of David's attempt to monkey with the environmental laws. Rohell, in a rare moment of non-douchebaggery, actually is pragmatic and makes sense. David looks a bit abashed.

Let's enjoy it while we can: Rohellio not being a douche.

I'll bet he regrets ever giving her his number: MentiRosa interrupts Rohell during his meeting. He excuses himself from David, making the comment, "For this woman, there's nothing money can't solve." She sounds a bit like YOU Rohell!

* AP and Dany go to church, where we hear more cries and grief from AP about the loss of Gustavo. She loved him, boo hoo sniff sniff. We get it, we do. She'll really miss Gus, the love of her life.

More tears from Cupcake.

* MentiRosa calls up Rohell and demands a meeting. It's about Rohell's engagement to Vainessa—what kind of game is he playing, already being engaged when he is trying to marry Ana Paula? Tia wants COMPENSATION for all of this! (That's her first thought? Seriously?) Again, the old saying "You can't sh*t an old turd" applies to these two. Rohell's a tougher old turd than MentiRosa and calls her bluff. What is she complaining about, he's paid for Miguel's medical expenses, paid off the family of the victims, put up money for bail of Miguel happens to get paroled, that AP's job offer is still open, etc etc. (And it's true, it sounds like he's done a lot to help, even though we still know he's a douche). He sternly admonishes MentiRosa to not question ANYTHING he does and to not push her luck. She has enough brains to shut up.

You can tell what he's thinking here.

Don't mess with THIS old turd!

* MentiRosa's friend Elena tries and fails at giving our distraught and grieving Cupcake a pep-talk. Sure, it's sad that Gus bit the dust, but life goes on. Why not take that offer with the rich cripple guy? Consider it another job. You'll present yourself as the model wife to the public, and you won't have to do *coughcough* "other things" with him ('CAUSE HE CAN'T! "What? It's TRUE!" she says) (at this AP yells a scandalized protest) and in return he'll treat you like a queen! AP can't take it anymore and yells for Elena to leave her in peace. All I can say about this exchange is that Elena has taken a page from Tia MentiRosa's TACKY book. (Thank you 5foot for that reference!) And I wouldn't be so all-fired sure about the CAN'T part. Just saying.

* AP goes on to say that she can't think of any other man other than Gustavo.

NOT HELPING.

Our Cupcake is outraged. Especially, I think, at any discussion of what Rohellio "can" and "can't" do. I don't think she really wanted to go there.

* MentiRosa sees Miguel in prison and tells him of the loss of Gus. Miguel doesn't want AP to know how bad things are for him. He doesn't want her to sacrifice herself on his behalf. She says sure, but also tells Miguel to tell AP, the next time he sees her, that "Life goes on" and she should look to her friends for help. Friends like BRUNO. MentiRosa has now set her sights on Bruno again, since it seems like Rohell may not be willing to marry her anymore. After Tia leaves, Miguel gets pounced on again by the evil thugs in the prison.

* Elsa la Vaca wants Vainessa to dump Rohell again, now that he's signed the business contract. This woman is a piece of work. I'll spare you all the hysterics and screaming. Basically why should Vainessa get stuck on that ranch, riding all the darn horses, married to a man who is no longer the same as he was before his accident. To Vainessa's credit, she flatly refuses to do this. Long-suffering Federico has to break up the argument. Elsa la Vaca scolds Vainessa for pointing at her, reminding her that it's rude to point at your mother.

* Another part of the story I'll abbreviate: AP and Dany get word from the prison that Miguel has been beaten up really BAD this time. He is so bad off that he will need to be transferred to the Civil Hospital so his hand can be re-operated on. He is also very depressed and doesn't want to live. The doctors are very concerned that he may not make it. Both AP and Dany visit him and plead with him to keep on living, to keep on going. Poor Miguel feels like all he's done is be a burden and a problem for everyone. He looks very messed up, too.

Bad news from the prison.

Miguel thinks that prison will be the death of him. Viewerville is inclined to agree.

Ana Paula vows to get Miguel out of prison. I think her method for doing this is called ROGELIO.

Dany pleads with Miguel to keep fighting to live.

* Elena, MentiRosa's friend, asks for the rings back that she "sold" MentiRosa. Since MentiRosa's had a reversal of fortune, it's uncertain if she can ever pay all that she owes for the rings. MentiRosa makes a long, long ordeal of pulling the rings off her fingers and returning them. Also Elena is not shy about hinting that MentiRosa and AP can't stay at her place indefinitely.

It's an understatement to say that MentiRosa is reluctant to return her rings.

* As mentioned earlier, we have more endless, endless, endless discussions with Gus, sister, and mom. I covered most of what they discussed earlier in this recap. We also have more scenes with Cupcake (AP) grieving, "What are we gonna do," etc etc. If I missed anything really interesting/important during these scenes, please let me know. I was too busy snoozing through them.

* There's this interesting discussion between Sinthia, Vainessa and Bruno about life after marriage with Rohell. Sin and Bruno are certain that Rohell won't want to stay in Tuxtla after the marriage. Vain Vainessa isn't so sure. Even though she's told that the main reason Rohell has been in Tuxtla so long as because of his business with David (and Viewerville also speculates, with ANA PAULA), he'll be going back to the Hacienda soon. Ever-arrogant Vainessa says, "No, he is in Tuxtla for ME!" Dream on, sister. She also thinks that they'll spend long periods of time in Tuxtla after the wedding, because she's got a 30% share of her father's business and she'll want Rohell to help her with business.

Bruno gives a sneaky, wall-eyed look over his glass after hearing Vainessa's arrogant bragging.

* Rohell is chilling at the local restaurant with his newspaper when our Cupcake strolls up and says, "**** it, I've had enough, let's just do this." ...  Okay, so no, she doesn't say it quite like that. She asks Señor Montero if his offer of marriage is still open. The Señor looks like he is suppressing feelings of great triumph.

Interrupted while reading the newspaper.

"**** it, let's just get on with it." No, she doesn't say that. But she's thinking it.

Triumph at last!

END OF EPISODE!!!!

Avances: Rohellio says they can marry within a month. Ana Paula accepts.

AVANCES: Rohell looks happy with the deal he's making with AP.

AVANCES: Ana Paula reluctantly accepts the proposal from Rohellio.

Gratuitous Jorge Salinas shot from the avances.

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Hello everyone. I was supposed to recap the first hour today, but something weird happened with my DVR, because there was a game on rather than the show. I'm very sorry. I didn't catch the show tonight due to either setting my DVR wrong or due to the show not having been aired at the usual time.

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Part 1:
Lots of surprises for many of us tonight. Some of it having to do with the plot, but most of it with the unexpected schedule change. Seems there’s a soccer game on tonight (Mexico vs. Venezuela) that started at 9pm EST/6pm Pacific. Our show is still a two-parter, but it started an hour and 10 minutes early here on the East Coast, messing up dvrs/vcrs, and throwing our recappers off too. My dvr caught everything but the first 10 minutes, which I’m guessing had a lot of yesterday’s drama, but there is a bit missing.

Thank you Sylvia and Julia for filling in this missing first scene:
Frauddie brags to Alex that his plan to get back at Pepe is going brilliantly. As soon as he gets Ana to fall completely in love with him...BAM the final blow! Obviously, Alex disapproves. He tells Frauddie to give up the revenge already; it is NOT okay to toy with people this way.

The action on my recording starts off with Vince having a VERY public argument with Sandy in the Avon hallways about her presence there, since he thought he’d fired her. She informs him that she’s there on El Presidente’s orders, plus she’s got bills to pay. Vince grabs her by the waist to make his point, while she yells her points just inches from his face. None of this looks very good to Pina who has just walked in on this not-so-cozy scene. Vince explains why Sandy is still at Avon. Pina's not happy about it, but only demands that Sandy stay out of her sight.

We interrupt our regularly scheduled program to show you “The Wacky Adventures of Alejandra Guzman!”... Alejandra Guzman has finally called her producer/father of Miguel, Agusto, to let him know she’s safe. Since he’s a hotheaded windbag, she’s a tripped out freak, and Pancho speaks a language other than Spanish, Agusto thinks she’s been kidnapped and that Pancho’s the one holding her hostage. Agusto has the cops trace the number to Casote Lopez.

Rebe calls Pancho, but gets Lupe, to remind him not to forget the important dinner with their famous golfer client Lorena that night. No one tells her that the family drama delaying Pancho is none other than Alejandra Guzman.

Temo brings Meli the promised autographed picture of golfer Lorena. She is very pleased. Temo, however, seems to have caught either Nico’s chronic digestive troubles, or the 24 hour stomach bug Adoracion had the other day. Either way, he needs a bathroom, and pronto! Oh, and Meli thinks they should have a wedding for Abeja and Popeye.

Chacho, Chato, Chucha, and Goya gossip in the kitchen about who could be the mystery woman in Pancho’s bedroom. Meanwhile, Chela pampers Ale, tucking her in on the couch, and even giving her a motherly kiss on the forehead. (Can I check into Casa Lopez for some R&R too?) The Mexican SWAT team puts together a plan to raid Casa Lopez and shatter Ale’s peace. They are beat by Chato and Chacho who sneak into the bedroom to get a peek at the mystery guest. Pancho drags them out. Once downstairs, Pancho scolds his Chamigos and swears them to secrecy. Yet another call from Rebe lights a fire under him to get ready for the dinner.

Meli brings stomach sick and feverish Temo home, who immediately gets babied by Chela. Meli brags to her future cuñadas Ana and Lupita about Temo’s finer qualities. The girls marvel that both their brothers are total galanes.

Pancho tells Rebe about Ale and swears her to secrecy. She’s all ready for the dinner and Pancho says he’ll be ready soon too.

Candy and Vince canoodle, once again in the VERY public hallways of Avon. Sandy walks up and is not pleased. They start a cat fight over who is really Vince’s lover, and why they both blabbed to Pina. Vince gets the most beat up (by Candy) in the process. Vince and Arnold pull them apart. The other Avon staff get a free show.

Chato spills the beans to Chucha about the mystery guest, in exchange for a kiss. She doesn’t give him the kiss, but she does tell Goya the gossip. Goya doesn’t believe it, but Ado overhears, and although she is sworn to secrecy, she runs right to Pina with the news.

Pancho is further delayed by Temo’s illness. They speak about Temo showing up at the office without permission and interrupting a work meeting. Temo apologizes and promises not to do it again. Papa Pancho bonds with his youngest child and makes him feel better.

Candy and Vince have finally gone somewhere more private, his office, where she gives him a massage. She asks if she’s hurting him and he sweetly tells her that she NEVER hurts him. In fact, he knows it is he who hurts her. He’s sad. Each day he’s more convinced that they are twin souls (almas gemelas). He would like to run away with her where no one knows them—to the ends of the Earth! They smooch passionately.

Back to The Wacky Adventures of Alejandra Guzman: Pancho shares his concerns about his sick child with Ale, who’s hanging out in bed. She asks if he really does want to help her with her problems. He assures her and she thanks him.

Ado convinces Pina to go spy on the neighbors to see if they are harboring Alejandra Guzman.

Enzo interrupts the canoodling session between Vince and Candy, but doesn’t make his usual nasty remarks. Instead, it is Candy who gives Enzo a hard look and warns him that she’s keeping an eye on him. Vince wants to know what secrets Candy is sharing with Enzo and why Enzo isn’t being his usual snarky self. In addition to this strange behavior, Enzo doesn’t want to go to the Avon client dinner tonight. Vince is now sure something is amiss. “What is wrong with you?!!!!” Enzo just smiles (yes, he actually smiles), and says he’s just resigned himself to the situation of Vince and Candy. Vince doesn’t believe it, one bit!

Rebe’s still waiting for Pancho and calls him to find out his ETA. The SWAT team surrounds the house, terrorize Chucha and Goya who are outside the house, and enter the house, with their high powered rifles pointed right at Pancho’s head. “Where is Alejandra Guzman?!”

Pancho matter-of-factly tells Rebe that a SWAT team has just descended on his house and has him at gunpoint. Windbag Agusto blusters a lot and says he doesn’t believe Ale is there of her own free will since they have so many engagements and bookings. They head up to the bedroom, where Agusto continues to bluster some more about how Ale skipped out on him and her obligations. Ale freaks. “What about MY health?! That’s not important to you, right?!!” Pancho ushers the windbag out, before he drives Ale back to CRAZY mode. Pancho then scolds Agusto and the SWAT team. The SWAT chief is none too happy with Agusto for wasting their time.

The ruckus peaks Ado and Pina’s curiosity even more. They approach the Lopez house slowly, with Ado acting as Pina’s shield. They arrive as the SWAT team leaves, but Pancho and crew tell them the Alejandra Guzman thing is just a rumor, nothing more. Pina is not happy with Mentiracion.

Pepe, who has managed somehow to miss all this Alejandra Guzman drama (where’s he been?), comes home and gets the scoop from Pancho.

Frauddie actually takes Ana to a fancy restaurant, IN PUBLIC, with champaign and everything. She’s put on one of the slinky satin numbers she’s started wearing on dates lately. But she’s never had liquor and she would prefer to be eating tortas at a roadside stand. He promises that if she shares this meal with him, he’ll go eat with her at whatever dive of her choosing. They even have nicknames for each other now. She calls him “pollito” (little chicken) and he calls her “ojitos” (a reference to her big beautiful eyes). Ana lays one of her graduate level kisses on him, which seems to curl his toes.

Dr. Armando shows up to see the two patients. Damn! He’s wearing a lab coat over his abs and buff arms.

Ana and Frauddie share about their likes and dislikes, and why they like each other. Ana loves her family and her music, and she likes Frauddie a LOT. Frauddie likes her because she’s so different than anyone else he knows. She’s not afraid to say whatever is on her mind and doesn’t care what others think. Ana tells him it’s important to her what he thinks of her.

Dr. Armando has taken off the lab coat (yay!), but his shirt is still on (boo!). He likes the progress Ale has made and recommends she keep doing exactly what she’s doing, resting. She thanks him profusely. They hug, kiss, and Ale takes the opportunity to feel him up and appreciate his assets. Chela is also affected by Ale’s decision to focus on herself and what’s really important to her. Chela asks for Ale’s advice on love. Ale thinks love is the best thing in the world! Even if we don’t always choose wisely, we can’t give up on love. Ale can tell Chela's been hit by Cupid's arrow (flecha).

OK, I think I’m crossing over into hour 2 now, so I’ll end on this scene. Moni tells Papa Enzo that she’s moving in with Pepe. This goes over as well as we’d all think… “Over my DEAD BODY!!”

Part 2 by Sylvia:
Ahoy All, I watched the second half this morning and here is what happened.– Captain Sylvia

Alejandra thanked the doctorcito profusely for giving her faith and a new outlook on life, then after he left she gushed about what a hunk he is to Chela. Because Chela hadn't noticed Ale knows Chela's head is in the clouds and she must be thinking of someone.

That someone (Enzo) is stricken to hear that Moni wants to move in with Pepe. He has a tantrum and forbids it. She tells him she is informing him, not asking him. And she doesn't care if he cuts off her allowance.

The next morning Alex and Lupita admit to each other that they are in Lurve and that their blood races when they see each other.

Oh man, Ale is sporting ghastly tie-dyed casual wear which she says Ana loaned to her (get real), but it looks more like one of Candi's outfits. She feels better. She meets Pepe. She flirts with him.

Pancho tells Rebe about Alejandra and then makes out with her. (Rebe, not Ale.)

Alex and Freddie go to a jewelers and Alex buys a ring. Meanwhile Ana gushes to Lupita about how much she adores Frauddie. Lupita cautions Ana, then admits she's madly in love with Alex and wants to finish getting her university degree (carrera) so that she can marry him.

Enzo visits Chela to personally deliver a gift. She insults him, predictably. He says everything she says is true, however he is smitten with her. Every time he sees her he experiences an inner peace. She shrieks at him but fails to disturb this inner peace. Ana comes in and sees them. Enzo and Chela bluster off on their separate ways and Ana teeters awkwardly on her high heels.

Alex arranges a romantic dinner for two with Lupita, complete with a fireworks show that spells out "I Love you, Marry Me", and he shows her the ring. Normally I don't care for such drek but I found myself moved by his earnest request. She says they are young and marriage is a forever thing. "So is that a yes or a no?" he asks.

Ale tells Pancho how important her mother's love is to her, and how much she loves her daughter Frida. (I wonder if we will her her real mother and daughter Frida in the show too?) Ale gets all naca with Pancho and asks if he's going to marry Rebe.

Lupita says yes and Alex whips out a guitar and serenades her with a song he wrote, inspired by her. "I am with you, as fate would have it." He wants her to meet is parents who are in Japan. Uh oh.

Elena lurks around the house, follows Ana, and sees Frauddie pick her up and give her a kiss. Elena breathes fire and shoots daggers out of her eyes.

Pepe introduces Moni to Alejandra but Ale still flirts with Pepe. The normally jealous Moni doesn't seem to mind.

Temo must be feeling better because he's starving. Chela keeps yelling throughout the house that dinner is served. Alex and Lupita arrive and tell everyone to sit down so they can announce their engagement.

Elena visits Pina to rat Frauddie Frauddie. Pina points out Elena is a confirmed liar but is still shocked to hear the Fraudster is out with Ana Lopez.

Pancho is so shocked he calls Lupita by her real name, Guadalupe, and tells her she's too young to get married and she's still in school. He postures, yells and scolds, but finally relents and wishes them happiness. Elena Aguasfiestas shows up and can barely muster a half-assed smile for her friend.

Ana takes Fearful Frauddie to a taco stand where they drink sodas out of plastic bags. Frauddie tentatively bites his taco and likes it, although it's kind of spicy. Mommy calls him and he lies that he's with Alex. Mommy says the plumber's sister told her he's with Ana. Busted!

Enzo's dreams of Chela are interrupted by Pepe and Moni. He says over his dead body will Moni move in with Pepe. Pepe swears he loves Moni absolutely and only wants to make her happy. Enzo points out they have nothing and little by little the realities of life will invade and erode their love. Moni says she doesn't need his money, she earns her own salary and can pay for school. "Dad, I love you and don't want to leave with Jose without your blessing. Please?"

Alex and Lupita smooch some more, he admits he's quite religious which delights Lupe. They say only death will separate them and they continue to kiss under the anvils.

Frauddie drives Ana home and is ticked off at her because he thinks she told Elena about them being novios. She denies it, but doesn't see what the problem is anyway. They argue and Ana tells him off and runs into the house.

Bitter Elena tells Depressed Tomas that Lupita and Alex are engaged.

Alejandra’s mom, famous actress Silvia Pinal, shows up. Alejandra runs into her mother’s arms.

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IT'S ALL DONE NOW! Finally! (BTW, be sure to read the first hour's recap (for episode 17), written in a hysterical, witty style, by our own Sara.)


Because I'll also be doing Wednesday's recap (Cap 19), which is supposedly on an hour earlier than usual, I'm not going to do as full-detailed one on this one, but more of an overview with highlights of parts/scenes I find most interesting.

SOME OF THE MAIN HIGHLIGHTS WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SCREENSHOTS:

* Lady who has supposedly bought the house from baldy perv landlord says they must be out in 2 days. After Bruno rattles his lawyer-sabre a little bit, lady extends that to three days. Oooh, wow, that's a huge improvement.

There is a protracted scene between perv landlord guy and everyone else. Landlord guy tells Ana Paula that "all the houses" could have been hers (presumably had she "gone along" with his pervy intentions) but she angrily reminds him that he's MARRIED and maybe she'd go to his WIFE and have a chat. Later, Bruno confronts MentiRosa about how exactly did she "deal" with pervy landlord before with the late rent? Did she offer AP to him (landlord)? Bruno's getting a clue that MentiRosa is reprehensible and would have sold off AP to the landlord if she could.

Bruno starts to get a clue about how much of a MentiRosa she really is.

The 2,354th time that Tia turns on the waterworks to get Paula guilty. A suspicious Bruno looks on.

GUILT GUILT GUILT. She's a pro at dishing out the guilt!

*David hints that he and Sinthia should marry. Sinthia doesn't refuse, but thinks it's too soon, and besides, they wouldn't want to conflict with the huge boda that Rohell and Vainessa have planned. *cough cough*

David wants to move things along.

They agree to wait a little while before discussing marrying.

* Tia puts on various drama queen acts in hopes of guilting Ana Paula into marrying the Beast, errr, Rohell. So far no good.

* Bruno offers to help them with their lodging hardship (now that they have no home) but at first AP refuses, saying that she's waiting to see what's up with her boyfriend. Later, AP haltingly asks if Bruno can loan them something for a deposit on a room for Tia, but Bruno can't, citing some sort of banking problem and he can't get to any of his money at the moment. (Which seems strange. But whatever.)

*Federico has a man-to-man talk with Rohell about the pending marriage that everyone seems to think is going to happen. He understands that continuing their business arrangement is good for the business, but his overriding concern is Vainessa's happiness. He's concerned that things have not changed enough and comments that he was "convinced" that Rohell would never forgive and that Vainessa would never live with him in his "condition." Rohell laughingly says that it surprised him too. Fed concedes that Vain is somewhat impulsive and selfish. (NO, REALLY?) Rohell says "don't worry." There is some talk about grandchildren. Fed wishes that Rohell and Vain would adopt, but Rohell says that Vain is committed to not having any family. (I feel sorry for poor Fed with no grandkids to look forward to, then!)

Rohell is willing to sign a new business contract between them, but Fed is not so sure. Eventually Fed says that they could have a clause that says if anyone wants to bail on the contract prematurely, they must forfeit a fee of millions. Rohell is okay with this.

Rohell offers Federico a new contract.

Rohell is all affability when dealing with Federico.

* Fed also mentions that he wants Vainessa to have a part of his business. Rohell looks befuddled, as if he's thinking whatever, who would want a WOMAN involved in the business. Pig. Then Fed says he thinks it's time that Vain have some shares of the company. Rohell says "Por supuesto!" and toasts with Fed.

Talking business with Rohell.

They drink a toast to their business.

Does not compute: Why would Fed want to give a WOMAN a share in his business? (He is SUCH A PIG)

Rohell flashes a sneaky, sh*t-eating grin at the completion of the business meeting with Federico.

* Cupcake (Ana Paula) is able to get a job nursing and is bringing in a little money. She spends some of her earnings on Tia Mentirosa's pills (since Tia made such a stink about how POOOOOOOOR they were, and how she was so SIIIIIIICK but never mind her *cough*cough* she'll just wither away and die because they're so POOOOOOOOR). Tia is not amused and throws the meds in a box in disgust when Cupcake leaves the room. Tia also fakes passing out to squeeze more guilt out of AP.

TOTALLY faking it.

Cupcake tries to comfort a forever-hysterical Tia.

* More trauma for poor Miguel in prison. Dany tries to give him some meds/ointment for his hand but the thugs immediately take it away. Miguel again attempts to drive Dany away and break up with her, but she protests. She leaves him with the carved wooden heart that he made for her. 

Dany brings some meds and other materials for the treatment of Miguel's hand.

Miguel sadly looks at the carved heart that he made for Dani and himself. Wonder how long it is before the prison thugs take that too?

* Later we hear that Miguel has been moved to the infirmary, where presumably he will be a little safer.

* Fed tries to have a friendly chat with Elsa la vaca about the business. She could have worked with him in the business all these years, she was smart enough. La Vaca says she realizes she should have now; maybe if she'd been at work he wouldn't have had the affair with the secretary.

She can't miss any opportunity to make a dig about the affair he had like 20-something years ago.

* There are some very amusing scenes between scheming Tia and scheming Rohell. "You can't sh*t an old turd" as an old friend of the family always said. Both of these characters are old turds, but Rohell's a tougher old turd and Tia is no match for him. Tia tries to squeeze more money out of Rohell, with uneven results.

* In the first scene between these two old turds, Tia expects Rohell to pay up for the pervy landlord, since he did his bit and they're now kicked out of the house. Rohell isn't going for this. "Sucks to be you" he says, in essence, to Tia. He's not paying out anything UNTIL Paula consents to marry him. She then mentions that BRUNO has offered to help. This momentarily takes the sh*t-eating grin off of Rohell's face, but he quickly recovers and says that hey, it's good that she has other options. Tia does not look amused.

He'd better get used to this: Tia hitting up Rohell for more funds.

But this old turd is no pushover.

She realizes, too late, that she miscalculated how much she could squeeze out of fellow old turd Rohellio.

The toughest old turd has the last laugh. Tia is not amused.

* Back at the pueblo where Gustavo is recovering, Ernesto tells Mercedes that Gus's liver and kidneys may have been damaged due to the dehydration and they don't know yet how bad off he is. Mercedes is understandably distraught.

Worried about her little bro.

* A conversation between Bruno and Rohell. Bruno wonders why Rohell won't do more for our Cupcake. "Sucks to be her" is what he essentially says.  He's already helped out a lot and reminds Bruno to just do what he tells him to. Bruno can't figure out Rohell's game.

"Sucks to be her" is what Rohell says about Ana Paula's woes.

* Ana Paula has a conversation about all her woes with Dany. She can't just do nothing! Whatever, more of the same. FF>>>

Our Cupcake is resolved to not just do nothing.

* In a scene between Vainessa and Rohell, Vain whines about wanting to stay in Tuxtla. Rohell says of course they'll be at the Hacienda. She says but she'll need to be in Tuxtla a lot for business, besides, she'd like for them to have a place just for the two of them; Rohell relents and says to start looking for a house, then.

She's an expert at whining.

Happy that she thinks she's getting her way.

Smiles all around.

* There are a series of scenes, which I've spared you, with more guilt-guilt-guilt being heaped on Ana Paula by Tia, what are we gonna do about Miguel, poor us, maybe you should reconsider taking up Sr. Montero's offer, blah blah blah.

* AP and Tia sell the furniture in their house. Tia looks on and cries.

Selling off the furniture. (My sister loves the pretty window in the background!)

* Another delightful scene between our two resident old turds. Tia tries to hit up Rohell for more funds because they've sold off their furniture and have nowhere to stay. "Sucks to be you" Rohell says again. Tia had promised him that she'd help persuade Paula to say yes to his proposal, but Tia obviously hasn't tried hard enough.  She starts to whine about all the problems but he doesn't want to hear it. He taunts her by saying that maybe she should go hit up BRUNO for help. Again Tia realizes she's been outmaneuvered by a tougher old turd.

The complete lack of empathy and concern for Tia's problems are etched all over his face.

Her whining and entreaties are not moving the other old turd in the room.

He taunts her and reminds her that she can always go to Bruno if she wants.

* Things are going along swimmingly between Federico and Rohell. A new contract is going to be signed. Federico is also giving Vain 30% of the shares of his company. Rohell snorts out some piggy thing about not wanting to give his opinion on women being in business. As Fed, Vainessa, Sin, Elsa la Vaca et al are all in accordance and happy about the turn of events, Rohell has this sneaky, sh*t-eating grin on his face for a split second. If we doubted before that he had nefarious plans, we have no doubt now.

Giving a congratulatory smile to Vainessa over being included in her dad's company.

Everyone's so happy. We'll see how long this lasts.

Sinthia, inspired by seeing Vainessa welcomed into the business world, comments about women in business to Rohell. (A not-subtle hint about her wanting her share of the Hacienda.) Rohell laughs and makes a comment about her learning to cook beans (?) while he makes a "stirring beans in the pot" gesture. He is telling her (in a totally douchebaggy way) that he doesn't think she's ready to do business, and Sinthia does not look amused.

Federico talks in loving terms about how he wants Rohell and Vainessa to have a happy relationship. Vain stoops down to give him a smooch, as Rohell offers us a glimpse of how he really feels about her.

Then he gives his trademark sh*t-eating grin.

* Our Cupcake has to leave to start her work with Rohell at the Hacienda shortly but wants to try one more time to get news about Gus before she has to go. She has been informed by Mercedes (via phone) that Gus is in really bad shape. She goes to the hospital where Mercedes works in hopes of encountering her there, but instead hears from a nurse that Mercedes has just had a loss in the family and the nurse gives Cupcake a newspaper with an announcement of the death of "Gustavo Duran Esquivel." Cupcake walks into traffic (literally) with the newspaper clutched in her hand. She goes to see Dani and tells her the terrible news.

"No puede ser!" (It can't be!) Ana Paula is devastated by the news of Gus's death.

She wanders out into traffic, shocked at the news, with newspaper clutched in her hand.

Crying on Dany's shoulder.

* An interesting scene between Rohellio and Vainessa. He's angry because she signed the business contract without looking at it first. She whines that she knows he wouldn't hurt her because he loves her, and besides, her father had already checked it out. Rohell warns her (with great sincerity) to never trust anyone, especially loved ones; they can betray you the most. Between Vainessa's clueless whines, he says, "Do you know how difficult it was to do business with your father all these years, after you dumped me?" She placates him by sitting on his lap, and after a moment of true sadness passes over his face, he proceeds to suck face with her passionately.

They sure do drink a lot in this TN.

"Everything has changed!" she assures him.

He shows his true feelings for a moment.

Then gets into the passionate kiss that she initiates.

* Tia is actually taking her fellow old turd's advice about approaching Bruno for help. Over lunch, she is sharing her "concern" for Ana Paula, and saying that she's wondering if that old turd Rohellio has some "hidden interest" in AP, what with him being so determined to have her work for him and all. Bruno smirks and says that he used to wonder about Rohell's feelings towards AP as well, but he now thinks he was mistaken, because Rohell just recently got engaged to his ex-novia, Vainessa. MentiRosa looks impactada at this news and blurts out "QUE?!?!"

Sneakily "implying" that maybe Rohell's interest in Ana Paula is not entirely professional.

Yeah, he used to wonder about that too, but now that Rohell's gotten engaged to Vainessa, Bruno assumes he was barking up the wrong tree.

Rohellio already engaged? QUE!?!?!? Uh oh, does that mean she's lost her current meal ticket?

* Our last scene is at the grave of Gustavo Duran Esquivel. An older woman (presumably Gus's mom) is crying as well as Mercedes, with Ernesto in the background saying that Gus would not want them to be unhappy.

No, say it ain't so! Has our beautiful eyelashed one gone on to the next life?

Avances: More douchebaggery. Miguel has it very bad in prison. AP promises to help. Prays in church. Maybe she'll have to pay the ultimate price and marry that old turd Rohell.

From the avance: Nice little split-screen shot showing how obsessed the old turd Rohellio is with Ana Paula.

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