Por Amar Sin Ley, Season 2 Lunes 6/10/19 Episode 61: Imposters, or Blonde Ambition

Scenes combined where it made sense to do so.

Mexico City: Rocio kept repeating that she didn't want to hurt the children. She then asked for forgiveness. Daniel couldn't take this. He got up and demanded to know why she had done this. She tried to blame him because he threatened to take them away from her and play the recording of their argument before the judge [Why didn't that happen? It was seriously damning]. She could not allow that. She pointed at him and said he killed them. Carlos guided Daniel back to his seat and told the judge he had no further questions. The judge then requested closing arguments. Rocio's lawyer said that it was obvious that his client was not in control of her mental faculties or her emotionsand that this should be taken into consideration. Carlos said that it was obvious that she had killed her children and that this needed to be punished. She shot dagger eyes at Daniel, who was crying. The judge called a recess.

Lourdes kept trying to get Paula out of bed. When Paula refused Lourdes said she would go downstairs to watch television and check on her a little later. Paula was completely disinclined to get up. Lourdes told her she was no fair-weather friend. She was going to stay, make her something to eat, and get her out of the house.

The judge decided that the murders of Rocio and Daniel's children were aggravated homicide and the result of her emotional crisis precipitated by the pending divorce and the fight for advantage. He sentenced her to seventy years in prison (35 for each child). She screamed “No. I want to die,” etc. as the judge dismissed the court. Daniel went up to the window and demanded to know why she did it. She screamed that she wanted to die and wanted him to die, too. Rocio was then dragged out by female guards. [The other prisoners will have her hide for this crime.]

Los Cabos: Ricardo and Sofia arrived and checked into the hotel. They were greeted by the bosses' assistant and asked to sign a confidentiality document, which Ricardo took with him as they caught a view.

Mexico City: In the corridor at the women's prison Daniel once again tried to blame Alan for this. He said he never should have listened to his advice. Carlos tried to calm him down; saying at least he got justice for his children and that Rocio would not get out of prison alive. That was no consolation for this grieving father. He had expected to feel better after the hearing but he didn't. He left. Carlos, Alan, and Nancy all looked at each other but said nothing.

Manuel was tanking up on coffee in the library after having been up all night studying for his morning exam. He thought it had gone well. Alonso arrived and imparted a few more words of wisdom, then took a book from the shelf and left. That he had helped Manuel in something was evident to Lorena, who was impressed.

Carlos was a bit exhausted and irritated, but told the others he would get back to the office after an appointment. Nancy headed there right away and said she would see him later. Alan asked him what his problem was and Carlos told him he gave Daniel bad advice. Alan said that he had no idea that Rocio was crazy. Carlos said that was because he didn't think. They went back to their ongoing issue of Alan's mistakes and Carlos having to correct them. Just as Carlos walked away leaving Alan dumbfounded, Téllez came up from behind with a “What a pleasure to see you here.” This went into what would have been a normal professional conversation (if he had been anyone else) that segued into the ultimate demand for twice the hush money Alan had paid him the previous time. He expected it soon. He then went up the stairs to the building.

Los Cabos: Ricardo and Sofia entered, introduced themselves, and explained that Alonso sent them. Fabián handed the documents over and described the issue. He also swore that the child could not be his because he had never vo-de-oh-doh-dohed with the accusing woman. Lorenza looked up at him, still trying to determine whether he was lying or not.

Mexico City: Adrián, Victoria, Roberto, and Carmen debriefed for Alonso, explaining that Roberto found a law that landed the offending cop in the slammer. They talked about their frustration at this not having been for murder and the injustice of how these abuses seem to be permitted. Alonso pointed out that the irony of the situation was that California was once part of Mexico, was taken away illegally, and now Mexican immigrants were no longer welcome there. Carmen told them that her sister-in-law was grateful to them for their help in claiming her son's body and the money he had in the US. She told them that today was the funeral and she wanted to be there with her sister-in-law. Alonso told her to go, by all means. She left. Victoria said how bad she felt for her and others in this situation. She was hoping to hear about her bar exam results in a few days. All expressed confidence in her.

Los Cabos: Ricardo asked whether Fabián knew the accuser. He replied that he did, but never had a relationship with her. They could not think of a motive unless it was money. Ricardo said they needed to wait for the outcome of the test. Lorenza said that if the test is negative she wants to countersue for

damages on the grounds of defamation. They went over next steps. Lorenza was hyper-concerned about discretion and Sofia eloquently assured her that they keep all client confidences and even signed the document for their piece of mind. They were going to see a judge the next day, when they expected to have test results.

Mexico City: Victoria was catching up on what piled up on her desk in her absence when Adrián came in, wanting to take her to lunch. She turned him down graciously, citing too much work. He asked if this was about something else, but she said no. Still, he offered to pick up lunch for her; she liked that he remembered that her favorite was salad..

Juan took Tatiana furniture shopping with him. She was wearing a blouse and skirt from her new 9-5 wardrobe. She fell in love with a large table that had room to seat eight or more. He was a little bemused because he only lived with his mother but she began weaving fantasy dinner parties with lots of crystal stemware filled with champagne. The salesman who approached them thinking them a pair of newlyweds and asked what they wanted to see. She said they had just moved in together and wanted to see everything. [Juan, you have created a monsteress.]

Carlos met Michelle for lunch. She asked how his case went. He talked about it in more detail than was proper and she listened as though she were a sympathetic wife or girlfriend, expressing appropriate horror at the idea of a mother killing her children and admiration that Carlos had forced a confession out of her.

Tatiana was ecstatic at whatever they bought, addressing Juan as “mi amor” in front of the salesman, but not forgetting to say that his mother would like the items. The salesman went off to write up the sale and it was evident that Tatiana had the time of her life with the masquerade. Juan was not surprised that they had been mistaken for newlyweds as furniture salespeople see many of them, but mentioned that the salesman didn't have to know that they were just friends. She seemed undetered by this.

Los Cabos: Ricardo and Sofia discussed the case. She wondered whether Fabián was telling the truth. He said that it's not likely that a man would admit infidelity in front of his wife. This led to Ricardo telling Sofia that he had divorced Elena partly for her infidelity. Sofia found that surprising. She finally put her hand on his and said that she hoped that someday he would be happy again because he deserved it.

Mexico City: Michelle showed personal interest in Carlos, who definitely found her attractive, but he told her that he had baggage. He explained that he had been in love for a long time with and almost married someone but something went wrong and the wedding didn't happen. She had since died. Michelle expressed the appropriate sympathy and the assumption that he was a man who knew how to express his feelings. She was very inteested in him. He said something that made her back off a little and she merely suggested that they dine together again sometime. He seemed very open to that. [She is an excellent strategist.]

Los Cabos: Ricardo and Sofia continued talking. She said it was good to confront one's feelings. He finally agreed and suggested they go to eat at a restaurant he was itching to try. Later they ate in a restaurant with a beachfront view and talked about the complications of work and relationships. She mentioned that she had had very few relationships because men often run when faced with a female lawyer who specialized in criminal law. Ricardo said he was sure that eventually she would find a man who appreciated her qualities. He understood perfectly.

Mexico City: Carlos was getting ready to leave the office when Nancy came in to ask how his meeting went. He said it went longer than he thought it would. She asked if she could help and he said is was not that important. She suggested they have drinks to celebrate his victory in court. He turned around and suggested they go to his place. She said she would get her things and go with him. They kissed [but we're betting he's closing his eyes and thinking of Michelle].

Victoria was getting ready to go home, saying she was dead tired. Adrián agreed, saying he could sleep for two days. As they left he tried to persuade her to go to dinner with him but she said she reallyneeded to sleep. Roberto saw them in the elevator just before its doors closed. He saw both of them smile.

Carlos and Nancy got to his place and he poured two shots of mescal. As soon as those were consumed she went all Noir Femme Fatale by climbing onto him, removing his tie, and beginning to remove his shirt. He unzipped her dress and they began writhing to different sex music.

Roberto went to one of his favorite haunts with two blondes with whom either he or his father had previously cavorted. They asked where he had been and he said he had had a lot of work. One directed him to look her in the eye so she could see if he was lying and she seemed to have nailed it. The usual teasing about him never getting serious about anyone. One caressed his thigh under the table.

Los Cabos: Sofia told Ricardo that it wasn't in her current plans to get involved with anyone. He told her that it's inevitable and it usually isn't planned. [He obviously can't see into her brain.]

Mexico City: Nicolás got home to find a red tie hanging on the door knob. He let it there, chuckling, and went back out.

Nancy crossed two lines when she put on one of Carlos' shirts and picked up the photo of Alejandra that was on one of the nightstands. She asked him whether he shouldn't put it away and move on. He demanded she hand it to him. She complied and he put it back. She apologized, then slithered back onto the bed. He said he doesn't intrude into her life and shoved her away when she tried to kiss him. He then picked up the photo of Alejandra.

The next morning the new furniture was delivered to Juan's house. A whole truckload.

Los Cabos: Sofia went for a walk on the beach and called home. Camila was just waking up, Marcela handed her the phone saying “It's Sofia, your daughter.” Camila sounded alright when Sofia spoke briefly to her. However, after the call she asked Marcela where Sofia was.

Mexico City: Roberto came to on the couch. Nicolás handed him an Alka Seltzer and said “For a moment I thought you would be at Victoria's place.” Roberto said he had hoped for that but it was as he had said before. Victoria wasn't interested in him. Since there was no point in being good, he's back to his old tricks. They had a conversation about honesty. Nicolás finally told his son that he was afraid of his own feelings, just as his mother had once been.