TUESDAY ON GANGAA

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Ganga is sleeping when she cannot get Niru’s probing questions about the attacker out of her mind. She recalls the stampede on the Ganga ghaat. She wakes up screaming, Bappa save me! Amma ji gets down seeing what happened to her and Ganga hugs her. Amma ji asks her why is she scared. No one is here. You don’t have to be scared. Niru and Madhvi too come running there. Niru gives her water. Amma ji tells them what happened. Niru assures Ganga that nothing happened. Ganga tells Babu that that guy will kill her. He has a gun in his hand. She drinks water. Madhvi says it would be a bad dream. You are very brave. NIru and Madhvi leave. Amma ji too lies down to sleep. Ganga shifts her bedding near her bed.

MLA’s PA (Verma) informs MLA that Shankar is in Banaras. He wants to talk to you. I tried to tell him against it but he isn’t listening to me. MLA says tell him that I am out of town. I wont be back soon. Verma nods.

Verma calls Shankar and lies to him. Shankar knows that it’s a lie. He doesn’t want to meet me. its ok, I too am stubborn. I will meet him at any cost.

Niru is sitting lost in thoughts. Madhvi asks him about it. Niru thinks that Ganga’s dream is somehow surely related to reality. She recognized that man from the sketch a little. She also said that he had a gun with him. She got scared in dreams and was talking about a guy with a gun in his hand. Madhvi says it might be but she might be stressed after all your questions. Niru is sure there is something. She knows or has seen that man somewhere but doesn’t remember it exactly.

Next morning, Ganga is getting ready to go to the school. Everyone gets ready to go to school with the kids. Ganga wishes them best of luck. Niru is impressed. You are learning things very fast. Are you doing something today? She tells them that she will be singing national anthem. Sagar gives them small Indian flags to pin on the dress. Ganga politely declines to put it as it has colours in it. Niru explains that it is the representing symbol of our country. It is our responsibility to respect national flag, even if the person is from any caste, religion or anything. Ganga gets glad that Amma ji too will put it. Sagar nods and pins it on her saree. Niru asks Ganga if the guardians of Ganga aren’t called in her school. Sagar denies. There is nothing happening there. I am participating. Niru still wants to go for a while but Ganga assures them that she will go. Sagar teases her by asking her if she will get scared like yester night. They all leave for their destinations.

Ganga finds Reena sitting on her parents shop. She is not coming today. Her parents want her to help them in the shop. Reena works very hard at shop. At times I don’t even get a chance to study. Ganga explains them that studies are very important. All the girls should study. I too took admission for the very same reason. one day I will become a big person like Babu. It will be such a great thing if she becomes something good and earns money. They nod but add that there will be no studies today. Ganga tells them what Babu had told them. so many people sacrificed their lives so we could live freely. It is equally important to go today as we celebrate this day in their honour. Reena’s parents understand Ganga’s logic. She sits down to help Reena. They both finish the work together and Reena joins Ganga for school. The girls leave. Reena’s mother is impressed with Ganga. She is so young yet so smart.

Sagar’s school is completely decorated for the event.

Bulbul has plans after school as she doesn’t want to get bored. Reena and Ganga too decide to go near Sagar’s school.

The chief guest (MLA and his group) arrives at Sagar’s school. MLA looks pointedly at Niru as he heads towards the stage. Pulkit and his girlfriend steal glances at each other.

Principal joins the kids for the functions. It is time for flag hoisting.

Flag hoisting happens in Sagar’s school too. Everyone salutes the flag and sings national anthem.

Flag hoisting takes place in Ganga’s school too. The girls too salute at it. it is time for national anthem. Ganga steps forward. Bulbul is happy thinking that Ganga will be singing alone. No one will sing with her. Ganga too thinks of the same. Reena thinks of how Ganga helped her. She steps forward and sings along with Ganga. Bulbul and her gang eye them unhappily.

Precap: Principal explains the kids about the significance of the day. Ganga can see that they base where the flag has been put is bobbing. The flag is about to fall but she holds the pole in time.

At Sagar’s school, the kids submit their presentations. Chaturvedi family wishes good luck to Sagar.

Ganga thanks Reena for singing with her. Principal explains the kids about the significance of the day. Ganga looks at the flag and thinks of Babu’s words. She salutes the flag once again. She can see that the base where the flag has been put is bobbing. The flag is about to fall but she holds the pole in time. Everyone looks at her in surprise. All the teachers rush to help her. They put the flag back in its place.

The lady chief guest recites a few lines of a patriotic poem.

Principal ma’am applauds Ganga for the respect that she has for their flag. She has become an example for everyone. The kids and teachers clap for Ganga. Ganga smiles. Gunwanti too appreciates Ganga. Bulbul isn’t happy. Teachers distribute sweets to all the girls. Ganga gets two laddoos. Reena is concerned for Ganga. Ganga gives her both the laddoos as she cannot eat them. Will you come with me to the other school? Ganga nods. It is Sagar’s school after all.

There are dance performances happening in Sagar’s school. Yash does a solo dance. Ganga and Reena watch it from a distance. Prabha shouts out loud for her son. You did a fab job! He got this talent from me. Yash is not happy to notice Ganga there. It is time to see the presentations that the kids have made. Chandar is sure he will win this time. MLA whispers something in one of his guy’s ears. Ganga is sure Sagar will win. But I added something in his presentation. What if it ruins it? Please don’t make him lose. Sagar wins. He is confused to see his presentation though as he dint adds the lady in the centre. Who made this? Ganga is really happy for him and so is Chaturvedi family. Ganga tells Reena that this is her Sagar. MLA gives trophy to Sagar. Amma ji gets up from her chair in excitement. Niru makes her sit. Sgaar is surprised to see Ganga standing there. He shows her his trophy as he understands that he won because of her. The same guy comes there too. Verma points it out to MLA. The guy looks at Amma ji / Kanta’s photo again. Come soon. I have loads of work. I have to find Kanta in this big city!

Amma ji kisses Sagar’s forehead lovingly. The man walks past her but neither of them notices each other. Amma ji certainly feels something but doesn’t get to see him. MLA meets that man at a corner. The guy knows MLA’s lies too well so he came here directly. MLA replies that he cannot talk here. We will meet later. The guy leaves but only after warning him that he wont go back from here without meeting him. Amma ji and the guy don’t see each other yet again. The lady chief guest leaves. Principal announces inter school competition that is due after 2 weeks. All the schools from Banaras will participate in it. Please register your names with your teachers if you want to participate!

Sagar gives his trophy to Ganga. She shows it to Reena. I was just praying that you too only should win. Congratulations! She introduces him to Reena. He is sad thinking that she is her friend while he is nothing. Madhvi and Amma ji too join them.

MLA greets Niru. Pulkit observes them talking and thinks that they have become friends. MLA asks Niru why he is so interested in such an ordinary case. NIru asks him the same question. Why do you talk to me about this case every time we meet? Niru promises to find out what is in this case that a MLA is so much interested in it. I will have to fight against your BIL but. You know my style of working. I don’t sit at peace while I find the problem!

Everyone is in the car waiting for Niru. Sagar asks her if she enjoyed in the school. She affirms. I had lots of fun. You stand out in the crowd. I was so proud when you won that trophy. Amma ji notices that man standing nearby. She is in for a shock. He is the same guy, right? It cannot be! Maybe I am imagining it.

Precap: Madhvi is in the market. She is talking to Maharaj ji about something when that guy comes there. He shows Amma ji’s photo to the vegetable seller asking him if he recognizes her. Madhvi glances upon it too by chance. The guy leaves by then.

TUESDAY ON COLOR OF PASSION EPISODE 96

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Lucia breaks off the kiss with Roman and asks him for more time. This should be yet another BIG red sign to Roman that he is nothing more than a rebound, but he soldiers on. He tells Lucia she can have as much time as she needs (as long as that time is no longer than a week, I’m sure), but he has one condition—that they spend that time TOGETHER. Lucia agrees, and they get back to drinking their pre-dinner wine.

Sara rips into Leti for sharing her personal business with Ric that she was sick. He waltzed right into her bedroom, like he owned the place! Leti thinks he was just being nice, but Sara makes it clear that she and Ric will never, ever be friends. “Well, your friend Magdalena doesn’t feel the same.” Leti spills about the tryst in the park she just spied between Ric and Magda. Sara definitely knows what that was about.

Sergio arrives, and Leti tells him she was fighting with her mom about her father. Sergio thinks Sara likely has perfectly good reasons for not wanting to be near the guy, and he doesn't have a high opinion of him either. Leti thinks he’s not so bad, and in fact, she wants Sergio to meet him. She asks how things went in the courts, and Sergio nearly forgot that’s the lie he told about where he was going when he went to see Nora. He continues the lies when he gets a text alert from Nora, and tells Leti it’s Rod.

Sara calls Nazario, who still looks shaken up over the death of Trini’s bird. She tells him that she told Magda about Rebeca possibly being Adriana’s killer, and then Magda went straight to Ric. She’s giving Naz a heads up, in case Magda comes to him. Naz asks if Sara told Magda about their suspicions of Rebeca being involved in Alonso’s death too, and is relieved to hear she didn’t. 

At dinner with Mario, Magda is quiet, unable to eat, and is evasive. When Mario mentions that Samuel came to see him and asked Mario about her, Magda gets nervous. She assures Mario that she’s happy, when he asks. Mario suggests they go away for a few days, since they had to cut their honeymoon short. Magda thanks him, and even gives him a lovely kiss on the hand, but tells him she has too much work at the hospital right now. Mario looks worried.

On the mean streets of Puebla, two cars pull up next to each other at a stoplight. Lucia is in the passenger seat of Roman’s car, and he chatters away, not noticing that Marcelo is the driver in the other car, and that Lucia isn’t listening to a word he’s saying because she’s transfixed by Marcelo. Roman drives on, and drones on, without ever realizing.

Lalo pays Clara a visit and scolds her for making him look bad with Normita. Benito gets her off the hook by telling Lalo it was his fault for running off without informing his mom or madrina. Lalo offers to take him out any time he wants, after he gets home from work in the evenings. Clara’s sure Normita won’t hire her again, but she plans to go over the next day to apologize anyway.

Marcelo makes Milagros happy by announcing to her and Rafaela that they are going back to Mexico (City)! Pack your bags, and my stuff, ladies! He’s headed there tomorrow to meet with his old boss about his old job.

Lucia also makes a happy announcement, at least happy for Nora. She tells Nora that she and Roman are now novios—well, they’re giving it a try. Despite being pleased that everything is working out as she planned, Nora still can’t help but get a nasty dig in. “Let’s hope it all doesn’t turn ugly like it did with your other two suitors, because frankly, you don’t really choose well.” Before leaving, Lucia asks about Sergio’s visit. Nora claims he just unexpectedly came to see her. Lucia makes sure Nora knows that Sergio is now Leti’s man, so hands off, hermana.

Over at Bro Central, Rod is in the middle of calling Sergio an idiot for first going to see Nora, and then lying about it to Leti. And when Rod is the sensible one in the conversation, you know you’ve really messed up. Sergio makes all kinds of excuses—she called me, I didn’t call her; she seems sincere, maybe she’s changed; she’s no longer interested in me. Rod is emphatic—Nora will never change; she’s likely plotting something; she’s a viper. If he were Sergio, he would tell Leti, because if she finds out from someone else…

Brigida finds Amador opening a celebratory bottle of midnight white wine. She joins him in celebrating that everything is coming up roses in the fabrica. Even Rod is making headway with Lucia. Brigida still thinks Nora would be a better match for Rod. Amador is dismissive of Nora. He agrees that she inherited her mama’s good looks, but not her elegance, intelligence, sophistication, or her astuteness. Brigida starts to gets a bit jealous with all these effusive compliments for Rebeca, but Amador swears he doesn’t have a thing for her.

The next morning, Magda is waiting in Rebeca’s room when she emerges from her dressing room. She gets straight to it, and asks Rebeca point blank if she killed Adriana. Rebeca gets agitated and indignant, but that doesn’t work on Magda. She makes Rebeca swear on the thing most precious to her, on NORA’S LIFE, that she had nothing to do with Adriana’s death. Rebeca evades the question for a bit, then looks Magda square in the eyes, and swears on Nora’s life. (In case you weren’t keeping track, you can be assured that Karma has noted that both Amador and Rebeca have now sworn on the lives of their only children, while telling a blatant lie.) “If I find out that you had something to do with the death of Adriana, I assure you that I will personally make sure you rot in jail.”

On her way out, Magda sadly contemplates the landing and banister where Adriana fell. Lucia greets her aunt, but Magda has no mind for pleasantries. She begs Lucia to move out of that house and come live with her. She can’t be at peace knowing that Lucia is living there with Rebeca—who hates Lucia because she’s the daughter of Adriana. Lucia knows, but she’s not leaving that house until she’s settled some scores with Rebeca. Magda picks up on how ominous that sounds, but Lucia doesn’t elaborate. Instead she mentions that she plans to keep the promise to her father, to not leave until she gets married. Lucia is sure she can handle Rebeca. Magda insists and says she wants to protect Lucia, but Lucia won’t be swayed. Magda then enters Lucia’s room and hugs and cries over the picture of Adriana.

While Rafaela does all the work packing up Marcelo’s tchotchkes, Mili casually sips her coffee and bitches about being happy to leave Puebla and never hearing Lucia’s name again. Marcelo’s already arrived in D.F. at his apartment. He’s once again assaulted by the memory of finding Federico’s body when he sees the blood stained rug. (Someone should really get rid of that thing for him.) He slides to the floor, and begs Fede forgiveness for having failed him. Marcelo really is on a downward spiral of guilt.

Back in Puebla, the nurse and Alfredo are on hand to take Daniela on her first test walk. And it’s an utter failure. They try over and over again, but Dani’s long, gangly legs give out on her. She can’t feel her legs and starts freaking out about it. The nurse runs off to get a doctor, and Alfie tries to keep Dani calm. When the doctor arrives, he tests Dani and finds that some parts of her legs/feet have feeling, while others don’t. He believes it’s just a matter of time, and they should remain calm. In the meantime, he’s prescribing physical therapy. Alfie insists that he wants to take her back to D.F., so the doctor agrees to discharge her tomorrow, at their own risk. Dani's depressed and doesn’t want to go anywhere. Alfie sweetens the deal by telling her Marcelo’s going back to D.F. too.

Lalo apologizes to Naz for offending him with his comment about him and Normita. Naz says no offense taken, and in fact, he’s been thinking. Normita is a great girl (he really did call her a muchacha) who just needs some company, and he’s an old man, soon to kick the bucket, and he doesn’t want to do it alone, so what the heck! (So romantic! NOT!) Lalo is ten times more excited by the news of a possible Naz-Normita noviazgo than Naz is. Naz breaks off their convo to chat with Lucia about putting a stop to the Provedora de Centro contract, now that the work order has come through.

Lucia and Naz make their case to Rebeca about not going through with the contract. They express their own doubts about the low price and high quantity, and about Al’s deep reservations about it. Rebeca has Normita look for Amador, who’s getting an update from Vini. He tells Amador that Lucia and Naz are plotting against him, but he doesn’t know what they’re plotting. It becomes clear when Amador joins them all in Alonso’s office.

Amador once again says it’s a good business deal for them-- Al only had a problem with it because he had a personal problem with Amador, and the low price is balanced by the high quantity. When Lucia mentions that she believes he’s benefiting from the deal somehow (based on Rod’s half-assed info), Amador challenges them to prove just how. Rebeca decides to side with Amador, and rubs it in Lucia and Naz’s face that she definitely has Nora’s vote, so they are outvoted. When Lucia and Naz leave, she lets Amador know that she doesn’t trust him either, but she sided with him just to stick it to Lucia. “But if I find out that Ricardo has something to do with this, the one who’s going to end this partnership is ME!” Amador gulps, and swears there’s nothing shady going on. In the courtyard, Lucia tells Naz that either Rebeca is Amador’s accomplice in this, or she sided with him just to screw with them. BINGO! Naz has a plan, but he’s not sharing it with Lucia yet.

In the hospital, Alfie and Milagros discuss Dani’s condition. Mili encourages Alfie to head home to rest. She’ll stay with Dani-- she loves her like a daughter and wishes she had a daughter. They say daughters stick close to you, more so than sons. Alfie reminds her that she has/had two great sons. He wonders why she never married again, so that she might have had that daughter. Aw, hell no! I buried two husbands and had no interest in burying a third. Mili rolls her eyes for good measure after Alfie leaves, just thinking about a third husband.

On his way out of the hospital, Alfie bumps into Sara and asks her to share a coffee with him. They sit outside and decide to finally speak informally to each other. Alfie starts fishing for info about whether Sara has kids and her marital status. She tells him about her daughter, being a single mom, and her baby-daddy who just recently came back into the picture. In fact, Alfie knows him—Ricardo Marquez. Yep, the cradle-robbing, gold-digging bastard who was dating his daughter. Alfie’s next question is about Rebeca—he knows Rebeca doesn’t think highly of Sara. “I also have nothing good to say about her…She’s a woman who harms the people closest to her.” Alfie tries to fish for more info, but Sara clams up and takes her leave after wishing him and his daughter a safe trip back home. Alfie looks thoughtful.

Leti’s on the phone, happily making dinner plans with Ricardo for him to meet her novio Sergio. Sergio arrives, and seems intent on telling Leti about Nora’s renewed interest in a "friendship" with him, but Leti’s news about their dinner with her dad derails him. Leti then shares her burning piece of gossip about seeing Magda and her dad in the park last night. Neither of them realizes that Mario is passing by and has heard it all. He walks right in and demands to know WHEN she saw them. Leti tries to walk it back. Maybe it wasn’t them…it was dark…But Mario isn’t listening. He rushes out, fuming.

Sara and Magda chat in the hospital. Magda wants to believe Rebeca is telling the truth, but she’s having a hard time. Sara doesn’t believe Rebeca in the least. Magda’s so confused and upset, she couldn’t even speak to Mario about it. They agree that Lucia must not know.

Lucia lights into Rod for not giving her detailed enough info to really fight Amador and Rebeca. Rod’s obviously having a tough time playing both sides of the fence, and still doesn’t tell Lucia that his dad is an owner of Provedora de Centro. “The next time you want to show me you’re on my side, give me something more concrete!”

In D.F., Marcelo enters a restaurant and calls Rafa to let her know he didn't have luck with his old boss (someone new is in his old job), and he’ll hit the road back to Puebla after he has lunch. Two middle-aged ladies are chatting at a nearby table, and one of them can’t take her eyes off Marcelo from the moment he walks by. She approaches him and asks, “Are you related to Cristobal Escalante? You look exactly like him.” Marcelo also stands and asks if she knew his father. She admits that she knew him VERY well, and mourned his death, more than Marcelo can imagine. It all clicks for Marcelo, and he expectantly asks her if she’s the woman for whom his father was going to divorce his momster?

TUESDAY ON TIMELESS LOVE - EPISODE 112

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Sweeping up the bits from last week: Jero makes plans with Doctora Marina Tataterrific. Is he resolved to forget the love of his life, Renata so quickly?

On to tonight’s revelations: Roberta enters the house, climbs the stairs to her room and looks at her box of memories. Included is the engagement from Rafael. She tries on the ring and begins to replay that Rafa movie she loves so well. How Rafa loved her and she loved him. He wants to take her to the hacienda and grow grapes and she hesitates but accepts. (I think I remember she was whining inside about missing all the fun and action of Mexico City?) She looks truly happy in the reverie of this one true love, then she is on the floor on that enviable purple sweater crying her eyes out.

Alfonsina walking among the grape vines has an attack of stomach cramps.

Jero finally gets around to seeing Dr. Nesme the Nasty. Nesme tells Jero he is worried that Agustin will find out he is still alive. He repeats, Agustin wants not just your woman but your lands and your mother vines. We see Nesme’s brain movie of getting into the protective cage at Rafa’s with Augie holding the light. Augie plans to take the plants to another secret field to develop them, then come back and destroy all your plants.

Nesme begs pardon for his wrong doing. He wants another chance to have a good life with Cari far from here. .Jero expresses conditions that if Nesme is to remain safe, he must remain hidden.

Cari goes shopping for a wedding dress in ignorant bliss of the cauldron of dead white fish that is headed her way.

Sot descending the staircase: Roberta drinks and thinks (or perhaps merely remembers), As if Rafa has hidden himself inside her bottle, she pleads, you seemed so sincere, I want to believe that if you didn’t arrive like you promised it was only because you were killed. I think you really did love me the most. (or, maybe the only one who ever did) My dear love, if you weren’t a coward to carry me away, then I could have gone with you and we would now be happy together with our baby too.

Laz , Carlos and Jero talk about the theft of the super-vine cutting. What are they going to do to prove Augie’s theft. It is dangerous. (somebody ought to tell Zeke just how dangerous) Matilde arrives so they talk cheerfully about the coming double wedding. Carlos, Matilde and Laz all go off happy he tells them he’ll see them tomorrow, all is okay (in spite of his dour face) and tells them he can’t go eat with them he has another plan.

At Cruz de Amor, Zeke says the new sprouts are almost ready (to establish the new Cruz plants and for the plan to ruin the Bonita’s crop). Agustin threatens Zeke again that he is to stay right on top of this work and don’t even think of backing out or telling anyone what is going on. The bottom teeth are in full jutting position, so Zeke hops to it.

Renata in her flannel jammies gets a text from Augie: Even though we are distant, I want you to know that I am at your side. And I will always be at your side, ALWAYS? She texts back that it gives her a lot of peace to know he is there. She wishes he will rest well then puts the phone down on the other side of the room so she won’t sleep next to it. So is he really at her side? (and did I miss a small lobotomy or drug injection here? Where is our smart Renata? And who is this dopey robot wearing her pajamas?) She sleeps and dreams right away. She is in the bed with Jero hugging her (nicely photographed). She is so cozy for a moment then she turns on the light to find herself alone to realize that it was a dream.

At the restaurant the romantic son-of-a-gun toasts Marina with more good wine. He has something important to ask her. She smiles waiting for a wedding proposal, and he asks her if she would like to live with him at La Bonita, a bit crestfallen she smiles. (Did I miss some procedure on HER head?)

Another dream sequence shows the bride and Jero in front of Padre but when the veil is lifted for the kiss it is Marina Tatas. NO! Renata wakes mumbling Don’t abandon me, don’t marry her. The bride wasn’t me it was Marina. The song croons Don’t abandon me for emphasis. While back at the restaurant, Jero then says he thinks marriage doesn’t work for him. We don’t have to make the usual promises just to be together. Marina agrees that a love needs to be honest and not built on empty promises.

Regina promises herself that it is better to go alone to meet Pepa and thinks it is also better than no one knows what she is going to do. She could lose everything since Papea is keeping vigil over her if she discovers she hasn’t followed Pepa’s orders. (I know I’m harping on this but what happened to this smart woman?) Suddenly Gonzolo knocks and comes in to say with concerned looks, you look worried and tense. He promises he is really here with her. She says her too. The phone rings, o sure it is Pepa telling her, you better pay attention and follow to the letter of what I want if I am to tell you about who your daughter is.

In the other restaurant. where the two couples talk about Jero’s reluctance to be the padrino or best man for Lazaro’s and Cari’s wedding, Mati waves her engagement ring saying it is more elegant than anything she ever expected to have. Lazaro asks Cari would like one? She demures while he summons the waiter who brings a red rose which magically has a lovely engagement ring inside the bloom. He puts it on her hand promising her she will soon be Senora Lopez. He wants them to be together happily ever after forever (while we all picture that caldron of dead white… oh wait a minute, those fish are thrashing around, but here they come sliding along on words like forever…). Carlos observes what a sound investment it is to spend money (on a ring) so you can get the benefit of being happy. They all laugh happily for now.

Back at the prison hospice ward, Nesme is anxious to resume his happy life with Cari far from here. The doctor reminds him that perhaps that could happen but he is in danger. Nesme wants his wife to know he is alive so she won’t feel vanguished (delusions of grand happiness) He has been reflecting in his coma and now wants his new life. The doctor observes that he can’t leave this room and everyone outside of it is thinking he doesn’t exist.

Fina calls Roberta from her hotel hideout asking has she done it? No, Roberta sighs, the door to Tia’s is locked. Fina has to tell her that there is a spare set of HON/CON ‘s keys in the office. She better get over there and do her part. Fina gives a snide reminder to Roberta that she has to perform this next step of her big plan or she will have lost everything. Roberta really doesn’t like to work, but she has to step up to the nasty.

Roberta has the evidently decided to help. She walks into Constanza house with a plastic bag and a flashlight, quiet as a dust mop in her pajamas and slippers. She steps into Renata’s room then into the bathroom. How did she know which room to pick? Hmmm. She comes back out still looking for ahh yes a hair brush. It goes into the plastic bag. Regina sleeps sweetly and Roberta starts out of the house but has to step into the shadows when Matias comes out from the kitchen with a glass of water he disappears through the door that leads to the bedrooms. Roberta holds her breath until she gets out the door. Have we ever seen Roberta do something so smoothly and competently? She’s a born cat burglar, it’s nothing short of impressive.

An kitchen encounter with Manuela, Lazaro and Cari after the dinner, they share the engagement story as Cari swoons. as she shows Manuela the ring. Manuela who loves creating new myths says it not only signifies a promise/engagement but it means that you have a man that loves you deeply. Lazaro says I will love her my whole life. Manuela says many people go through this life having never known such love and you didn’t have it with Dr. Nesme but now you have it with my godson. Your love with be blessed forever and will last forever. I am very proud of your love that has conquered all those nasty obstacles in life. Oh hear those wheels cranking as the carts creep forward. She just said forever way way too many times.

Renata dressed for work the next morning, looks for her toothbrush and hairbrush so she can comb her tangled curls, she stubs her shin and finds a brush in the night table. Over at the doomed house of Monterubbio, Fina insists that Renata’s hairbrush goes straight into Roberta’s purse and the toothbrush in the plastic bag has to stay in the purse for three days. Roberta hasn’t studied DNA planting so whines that she can’t figure out why Fina is making her do all these nutty things. Roberta brings up being upset with Fina’s cold blooded disdain for Consta’s life so she is worried if Fina could harm Consta, she wants Fina to swear that she had nothing to do with the death of Rafa. Fina puts on her best crocodile tears and swears without faltering. She now lies without ever flinching. I know that you are suffering for the loss of this sweet boy you loved so much. It hurts me that you could think I could have had anything to do with this. I’m so sorry you are suffering but it wasn’t me.

At Constanza’s bedside, Adriana tells Consta how much she has come to love her like a mother. She wants to be at her side and they will be a happy family. Consta is smiling but also grimacing when Honorio overhears this good news as he enters with a big bunch of roses. Consta silently talks inside her head that she hopes Fina isn’t going to hurt them too. She can’t warn them.

Chema meets Matias outside the hospital. Matias whines so that I couldn’t concentrate on all of it but Chema seems to be trying to be fair so tells him he better make a good pair with Adriana. He wants her too so Matias and he should get an agreement and make it legal for Adriana for her loyalty.

Regina cries and thinks she wishes her mother were there to see her granddaughter returned. The banker lady brings in the big black bag, seemingly full of money. Regina says this represents so much happiness. (I think using it for a trip to Rio would bring just as much happiness, but…) The woman says, I wish someone was going with you. Regina says no one knows what is in here. Only the Virgin and I can know what a treasure she is gaining with this exchange. Renata walks in, greets Regina in a very friendly manner then explains to banker lady that Regina is her fathers novia and also Jeronimo’s great friend. The woman notes that the two have such a similar air about them, they grin at each other with seeming pleasure then Regina leaves with the bulging black bag.

Carlos questions why Jero has a problem with Lazaro and Cari’s marriage. Yes he has a problem but he wants to talk to Lazaro alone.

Banker lady and Renata get back to the loan. Renata wants to know how much interest they are going to owe on the loan from the bank, er from Jeronimo. Bank lady says oh, I see you know where it came from. Yes, and Renata wants to pay it back as soon as possible so how much is the interest? Well actually the interest rate is ZERO.. She assures Renata that Jeronimo is a wonderful person. It is small wonder that he is so rich, he gives to everyone so generously and it always seems to come back to him.

Matias is being snotty with Adriana about her decision to be with Chema finally the snot says he knows that he loves her and wants to be with her. But he keeps putting words in her mouth, she can’t seem to make up her mind and she should know that he has made up his mind but she must decide between her feelings for him and for Chema because he can’t stand being in doubt. Both he and Chema want to be with her. He whines so thoroughly that Adriana, actually looks sideways in confusion.

Alfonsina clutches up in pain, staggers over toward a grassy spot and faints, the workers rush to her saying it must be because of her pregnancy so they need to carry her carefully somewhere inside.

Padre is telling Cari that it isn’t a good idea that Laz and she marry the same day as Carlos and Matilde. She can’t figure out why he is saying this He says it is because the people are very traditional and would think it is bad that she marry when Nesme is so recently…. Can’t bring himself to say DEAD cause he can’t lie. So Padre thinks it would be much better for the peoole if ahe waits just a little year to marry Lazaro. The time will go so fast she won’t notice. A YEAR, says a shocked Cari. Huh? Well that went well, didn’t it.

Lazaro comes to Jero’s office asks what problem Jero has if he doesn’t want to be the padrino at their wedding. Jero says It would be a grand honor to do this. It isn’t because he doesn’t want to but it is because he can’t. He doesn’t want to give him bad news, but he can’t be keep quiet. (already noted last week) Poor Lazaro says cant you at least tell me why not? Jero grabs his shoulders and says because Cari is not a widow. Dr. Nesme is alive. Fade to black and white shocked Lazaro, Yikes.

Next chapter; Jero and Tata announce their “engagement to live together at La Bonita” to an astounded Padre and Regina gets to see the picture of the Monterubbio family finally realizing that Pepa is Fina. She will ask, but is Renata or Roberta my daughter?