Amarte es mi Pecado                               English Summaries from Telenovela-World Sept. 6 – Oct. 22, 2004 [FIN]

 

Mexico (Televisa) Jan. 5, 2004 -  May 14, 2004

USA (Univision) June 14, 2004 – Oct. 22, 2004

 

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SYNOPSIS

http://www.esmas.com/amarteesmipecado/sinopsis/   por: Redacción  Fuente: esmas.com

 

     In the city of Pátzcuaro lives Nora, a beautiful young woman full of dreams....

     The women envy her and the men want her, but she has eyes only for Alfredo, a good-looking young but poor man.  Her father, Jacobo, has insisted for as long as she can remember that she must marry a rich and powerful man.  Because he isn’t well, Nora hides her romance with Alfredo.  After her father dies,  her stepmother tries to sell her to Heriberto, the richest man in Pätzcuara, with Alfredo’s help!

     In defense of her honor, Nora badly injures Heriberto.  But he, afraid of the scandal, does not press charges.  Nevertheless, because of the gossip, Nora goes to Morelia to live with her aunt Alejandro..

     In Morelia, Nora meets Arturo and falls madly in love with him.  Arturo falls in love with her, too, but he is planning to leave the country to take the job he has always dreamed of: to be the pilo of a commercial airline.  Arturo promises that he will return to marry her, and Nora happily prepares for her wedding while keeping it a secret from Alejandra.

     Arturo meets Paulina and both are surprised to wake up one morning together.  They say goodbye because both have urgent commitments elsewhere. When Paulina returns to México, she confesses what happened to her fiancée Juan Carolos.  He is understanding and insists on continuing with their plans for marriage, but she has doubts because she realices that she has fallen in love with Arturo.

     Nora discovers that she is expecting Arturo’s baby, but before she is able to tell him, Paulina has already called him with the news that she is pregnant. Arturo feels compelled to tell Nora who can’t believe that once more she has been betrayed by the man she loves. She doesn’t tell him that she is pregnant, decides to dedicate herself to raising the child alone.

     Broken-hearted and bitter, Nora swears that she will never love again, that she will begin a new life in which she will use her beauty to take advantage of men. She will live from now on only to make money, no matter what it takes, and to find a way, no matter what, to punish Arturo whom she hates with every ounce of her being while, at the same time, being unable to stop loving him because to love him is her sin.

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SUMMARIES

Sept. 6-10, 2004

 

     Telenovela-World:  Summary - Monday 9/6  Author: Beatriz (---)  Date:   09-07-04 11:17 PDT 

Carmelo fires Arturo for not following his orders. He then calls Leonora, but Isaura tells her she is at a photo shoot. He tells her that he fired the pilot because he allowed his family troubles to interfere with his assignment. Isaura whispers this information to Leonora who is actually sitting across from her. She is happy to hear of Arturo’s misfortune. Carmelo asks Isaura if Leonora is upset and Isaura confirms his fears. Isaura tries to soften Carmelo regarding Osvaldo's marriage proposal to Raquel, however he will not waver. He tells her he will have to buy Leonora a piece of jewelry to make her feel better. Isaura tells him to go by the next day.

     Once they end the conversation, Leonora tells Isaura that Carmelo has humiliated her and now is his turn to suffer. She is also happy that Arturo was let go and tells Isaura that this is only the beginning of his demise.

     In her apartment, Paulina and Covadonga play with Marissa. Covadonga asks her how her marriage is and although Paulina tells her Arturo does not love her, she dismisses her negativity.

     At the pension, Arturo tells Clemente that he lost his job due to a mistake on his part.

     Osvaldo leaves the apartment as Carmelo tries to explain his actions, but Osvaldo will not accept his reasons and Carmelo disowns him. Osvaldo accepts this and leaves.

     Clemente tells Arturo he is too impulsive and worries about his situation. He is physically affected by the news, but thanks him for informing him. In the hallway, Manolo listens with concern. When Clemente tells Arturo that he can at least count on his savings, Manolo interrupts and tells him he cannot. Manolo tells Clemente the noble gesture on Arturo’s part, which led him to lose his money to Diana. They cannot believe that she would be capable of such an act. Arturo tells them both not to worry that he will find another job soon.

     Arturo returns home and tells Paulina he lost his job. Paulina cannot believe it because the gentleman had understood and asks him for forgiveness. Arturo looks at her silently and goes into his room.

     Nora and Felix talk over a drink and he invites her to visit his home in order for them to get better acquainted. She tells him she will think about it and he smiles.

     Arturo lovingly kisses Marissa goodbye as he leaves and tells Paulina in a matter of fact tone not to wait for him to eat dinner. Once he leaves she goes straight to the kitchen for a drink and is desperate when she finds that she has run out. Quickly, she grabs Marissa and leaves to buy more liquor.

     Rafael teaches Diego about the different types of wood and basic carving instruments. Diego cuts himself and immediately wants to give up, but Rafael convinces him that it will take time. He agrees and continues with the lesson.

     Paulina rushes into the ladies room with Marissa and explains to the little girl that she has to take her medicine, while she takes a couple of sips from a bottle of liquor.

     Osvaldo arrives at Leonora’s house to see Raquel. He tells her that he wants to marry her and that his father took all of his money away, but he will work hard to provide for her. She is nervous about separating him from his father, but Leonora encourages her. She accepts his proposal and both of them squeal with delight and excitement.

     As Paulina and Marissa walk through the mall Paulina is distracted by a tequila sales person who offers her a sample. She is so engrossed in the new drink that she does not realize Marissa walks away. After she buys the bottle she begins to walk in another direction without even thinking about Marissa. As she reaches the first floor she realizes that she has lost the little girl and begins to scream frantically.

     Leonora congratulates Osvaldo and Raquel and wants to give them some money to help them get started. Osvaldo does not want to accept it, but Leonora rephrases her intention by saying it is a wedding gift for Raquel. He accepts, but with the condition that she be their witness at the wedding.

     Felix and Victor discuss the fact that no news has been published by the Orellana Organization. He instructs Victor to set up a meeting with Sergio that night.

     Paulina is reunited with Marissa and the tequila sales representative tells the security guard that she lost her because she was distracted. Embarrassed, Paulina thanks them and leaves.

     Leonora contemplates the happiness Osvaldo and Raquel share and wishes she could be just as happy with Arturo. She is sad to see how differently her life actually is from the wonderful dream she once had. Isaura tells her that she is sad because she wants to be and reminds her of the lavish lifestyle she has. Leonora tells her she would give it all up to have her daughter in her arms, as Isaura complains. To change the subject, Isaura asks her about Carmelo.

     Victor calls Sergio and tells him that he has to meet with Felix that night. Sergio hangs up and is nervous to meet him and Claudia tells him to be careful.

     At the Mosca Azul, Felix and Sergio play pool. Felix tells Sergio that he will now be his employee because he does not want to feel that he owes him any favors. He reminds him of all the money he has paid him and that he will continue to enjoy a good salary for his services. Sergio nervously accepts and Felix tells him that although he is now his employee, he does not trust him.

     Carmelo arrives at Leonora’s apartment with a box of jewelry, but Isaura informs him that she is asleep and that he should return the following day. Carmelo tells her that he is worried about Osvaldo and leaves the necklace for Leonora. After he leaves she decideds to keep the necklace.

     Victor tells Sergio that he must give him half the salary that Felix will pay him. Sergio has no other choice but to accept. Diana sees Sergio and Victor talking and wonders what they are up to.

     In her kitchen, Paulina thinks about taking a sip from a bottle, but decides to pour it down the sink. She goes to Marissa’s room and quietly asks her for forgiveness. As she is about to place the empty bottle in the trash can, but realizes that Arturo may find it there and decides to throw it away downstairs. She rushes out of the apartment and when the door closes she realizes she locked herself out.

     As Felix leaves the Mosca Azul he asks Dalia how she is doing and thanks her for saving his life so many years ago. He tells her she can always count on him and gives her some money.

     Paulina goes to the pension to get the key to her apartment from Pascuala, when Arturo pulls up and asks her what she is doing there. Annoyed he drives her back to the apartment. Paulina is embarrassed and apologizes to him again. He calmly tells her that it is his fault he lost his job and because she is not accustomed to going out and drinking she did not realize the time. Paulina tells him they are a couple and will work things out during good and bad times. Arturo gently kisses her hand as Paulina sadly longs for something more.

     Carmelo goes to Leonora’s apartment building with a beautiful bouquet of roses, but is told by the attendant that she and Isaura left for the airport that morning. Upset by this he leaves the flowers on the desk and walks out.

     At the Escondida, Felix gives Leonora and Isaura a grand tour of the estate. He then introduces them to Rebecca, Baltazar and Cesar, all the while admiring Leonora. Rebecca and Baltazar escort the women to their rooms. Leonora finds a jewelry box on her pillow and tells Rebecca to return it to Felix. She protests, but Leonora tells her to do as she has instructed. Isaura is annoyed with Leonora for returning the gift, but Leonora snaps at her and tells her that she knows what she is doing.

     Outside the room, Rebecca tells Baltazar she does not like Leonora because she is only interested in money. She continues to tell him that it is good that Cristina is not at the estate because she is very protective of her father. Baltazar tells her that she also seems to be jealous. Rebecca slaps him and tells him that she is like part of the family, but he reminds her that she is still just a servant. Felix interrupts them and Rebecca gives him the jewelry box back from Leonora. Rebecca leaves and Felix tells Baltazar that he will treat him as he treats Rebecca but he expects complete loyalty. After Baltazar leaves he smiles at the gift Leonora returned.

     At the Escondida, Felix, Leonora, Isaura and Rebecca have dinner and then Felix, Leonora and Isaura play cards. Leonora wins the game and Felix admires her.

     On her couch, Paulina cries as she looks at the picture from the wedding day where she and Arturo are kissing. She takes a drink from a bottle and touches the picture. In the background Marissa begins to cry and someone rings the doorbell. As the two sounds continue to get louder and more persistent, Paulina quietly pleads for them to stop.

    

     Telenovela-World:  SUMMARY - TUESDAY 9/7  Author: Jardinera654 (---)  Date:   09-08-04 13:30 PDT

     Rebeca and Baltesar are quarreling because he accuses her of being jealous of Leonora. He says it's obvious that she’s in love with Felix and despite of raising his daughter she’ll never be more than part of the hired help. She tells him to stop the foolish talk and that she’s a respected member of this household because she has raised Cristina. Felix comes by to see if his guests are comfortably ensconced in their rooms. Rebeca assures him they are and then explains that Leonora returned his gift. He takes it and dismisses them but pulls Baltesar aside and warns him not to be disloyal. He smiles at the returned gift. --At dinner, Leonora is awed by the gorgeous dining room and surroundings. Throughout the evening during the talk and the card games she's consciously charming and seductive.

     Paulina is drunk and crying over her favorite wedding picture. As the baby screams and the doorbell rings incessantly. She nearly passes out before answering the door. It’s Dr. Santa Cruz. She checks immediately on the baby and tries to sober up Paulina. –Arturo is confessing his money worries to Diego. He’s out of work and worries the baby could need medical help at any moment. Diego asks his friend to calm down and says he’s ready to help him anytime; Arturo’s a part of his family, after all.

     Dr. Santa Cruz gently reprimands Paulina, tells her not to hide from her problems with alcohol. It only confounds one; it does nothing more than numb the pain, and it provides a false sense of calm. The doctor tells Paulina she understands since she was a victim of alcohol abuse because her mother died of its complications. Paulina complains that she needs it to go through the day-to-day demands of her life. She believes she’s able to control her drinking. The doctor warns her to stop drinking so much, for herself as well as the baby, before it’s too late.

     Don Clemente tells the borders about Arturo’s money problems and they decide to raffle off his classic car. –At Felix’s estate Leonora and Isaura relax at the pool, chat with Felix, play cards and all round enjoy themselves. Leonora continues to return Felix’s gifts of jewelry. Rebeca is notably upset by all of this. Leonora just winks at a doubting Isaura that she knows exactly what she’s doing. During a card game she’s introduced to Victor. He recognizes her from somewhere and Felix explains she’s a model for a perfume. Isaura says she remembers seeing him at the hotel in Morelia because his odd tie always stuck out around there like the measles. --Afterward, Victor asks Rebeca if she’s just another one of Felix’s conquests. Rebeca suggests not from what she’s been observing. Her boss is more complacent and relaxed around Leonora, and it’s as if she’s bewitched him some way. --At dinner later that evening, Rebeca and Victor begin discussing Felix’s considering to change the ambiance of the rooms to that of an Italian Palazzo. They say it was right after he met an Italian female artist named Roxanne. Leonora gets up from the table and feigns being tired. Felix asks why they had to make such remarks and make her so uncomfortable. They answer it was unintentional and perhaps she really was just tired. Felix goes after Leonora and Isaura looks knowingly at Victor and Rebeca.

     In her room this time Leonora finds an orchid waiting for her and not a piece of jewelry. Felix comes in and although she accepts this gift from him she explodes over the others’ comments and says he again is no different from all the other men who she meets. He yells back that he feels like a lovesick teenager, she’s affected him like no other woman, and he wants her to marry him. She’s a bit surprised and says she’ll agree to think about this. She warns him she’s not as she appears. She has a past. –Outside, Victor is assuring Rebeca that this one will be like the others. Rebeca is doubtful. –Left alone, Nora remembers all the hurtful things in her life and especially her oath to her dead daughter to avenge her death. After it seems clear that she realizes this is her opportunity to continue to comply with that oath.

     Arturo finds work back at his old air-messenger service. It will be for less money, but Arturo assures the executive that it’s something secure at least. The executive asks why he left the airline and he explains that it was due to a passenger with a personal prior grudge, whom he flew on a private flight; the guy took advantage of the flight to attack him and he fought back; afterward, the man acted the victim and filed a lawsuit. The executive sides with Arturo in this and assures him he’s back as a member of their team. When he gets home that night all looks peaceful and calm. There’s no clue as to what took place earlier that day.

     At breakfast Leonora tells Isaura that she doesn’t like the looks of Rebeca so she shouldn’t get too chatty around her. Isaura explains that it’s because Rebeca is used to running this entire household and doesn’t like the possibility of relinquishing her authority to anyone; she wouldn’t give Leonora the time of day if she didn’t have to. –Arturo suggests Paulina let his grandfather look at her since she’s continually so sick to her stomach. She changes the subject to his getting the old messenger job back. He says he’s got the old Morelia route and she goes off on a tear. She’s upset that he’ll get morose over Nora again and asks could he still be in love with her. He simply says, “Yes.” She starts yelling that she simply cannot compete with her. He just stares at her and shuts the door on the way out.

     Back in Mexico City Leonora and Isaura get back to their apartment and find a huge bouquet of roses from Carmelo. Leonora leaves to go to a modeling shoot and she has Isaura put the roses in the trash. –Paulina’s dad and Cova visit the boarding house and overhear about Arturo’s problems and the raffle. Just then Arturo arrives and tells everyone thanks but he’s gotten a job and will make up the money soon. He takes his grandfather off to talk to him in private. –Leonora confides in her hairdresser that she’s been proposed to, but doesn’t love the man. The hairdresser warns her to think well before marrying without love. He tells her to forget this hurt, remake her life and overcome this need for vengeance.

     Carmelo comes to Leonora’s apartment while she’s out and he complains to Isaura that she should have told him they were going on a trip. She and he’d always collaborated before. She pretends they’ve been so busy and she’s at ‘Leonora’s beck and call, not his. He essentially tells her he’s upset that he’s helped launch her career, but now isn’t being shown enough of the right kind of “respect.” He leaves and tells her he’ll be back to talk to Leonora. When Leonora gets back Isaura warns her Carmelo’s a man to be wary of and she agrees the situation has to be dealt with. Isaura says it won’t be easy because he’s a powerful, connected man. She suggests that Felix is another option because he’ll make real sure Carmelo steers clear of her again. Leonora is beside herself with the predicament she’s in. Just then Felix knocks at the door. He’s anxious and impatient for her answer. –Arturo admits that he’s still in love with Nora and is nervous at finding himself having to go back there again. They agree she’s changed; they thought she was sincere but she wasn’t. He suggests his grandson fight the feeling because he chose a life with the mother of his child. Nora is going to do something similar eventually herself. –Nora accepts Felix’s proposal, but tells him again she has a past. He is not interested in that at all. He wants them to concentrate on the future.

     Renata is moving in with her mother now that she’s moved back to Mexico City. –Paulina comes home from work and starts drinking again, and again she’s gulping it right out of the bottle. –At the airport in Morelia, Arturo bumps into the cleaning lady sweeping the floor. She looks up and he’s certain he knows her. She says, “Yes. It’s me, Gertrudis.” –END--

    

     Telenovela-World:  Summary in English September 8, 2004  Author: Marietta (---)  Date:   09-08-04 20:13 PDT 

     Arturo bumps into Gertrudis in the airport. She is now a custodian. He asks why she is working there. He hardly recognized her. She says that she hardly recognizes herself. It's all the fault of Nora Guzman. "Nora?" he asks. She then relates how Nora brought her, her husband and Evaristo to ruin. Arturo is interested but has to go. As he leaves, she picks up a newspaper with a picture of Alfredo, now a famous singer.

     Sergio plays pool with Victor in the Mosca Azul. Victor has an idea about how to make some money at the bar by bringing in businessmen who are visiting Mexico City and taking their money in gambling. They suggest the idea to the manager.

     Diego pets the dove that Damiana has found and is curing. He tries to get a sense of the shape to carve one in wood for Renata. Damiana asks if he is in love with Renata. He says that he has loved her forever but has no hope. Damiana tells him that this lack of hope suggests a self-pity that he shouldn't have.

     Leonora tells Isaura that she wants to change the locks so that Carmela can't get in the apartment. Isaura says that Leonora is doing what her father wanted. Isaura says dramatically that she can be calm now because they are fulfilling Jacobo's dying wish that Leonora marry a rich man.

     Victor asks Felix if he is indeed going to marry Leonora. Felix says yes, that he feels something for her that he has not felt since his wife died. Victor asks if he has told Christina. Felix says no, but he thinks that Leonora will be someone who can advise Christina. He then asks Victor to take a suitcase full of money to Leonora for the wedding preparations. Victor is then to wait at the airport. He adds that the wedding will be at the estate.

     Paulina is washing dishes. She has been drinking. Pascaula leaves the baby's room to tell Paulina that she has to leave to attend a first communion. Pascuala asks Paulina if she has been drinking -- she smells alcohol on Paulina's breath. After Pascuala leaves Paulina goes to her purse to look for a breath mint.

     Isaura answers the phone. It's Carmelo. Leonora takes the phone and arranges to meet him later that evening. He tells her that he has missed her like a crazy man. Leonora has a plan.

     Diego carves a lovely wooden dove for Renata.

     Victor comes to Leonora's apartment to deliver the money. She asks why it's in cash. He says that this is Felix's custom. He doesn't have bank accounts. Osvaldo arrives. He's bought a taxi with Leonora's wedding gift. Leonora is thrilled and runs out to see the taxi. Victor asks Isaura about Leonora giving Osvaldo a wedding gift. Isaura tells him that Leonora is a very generous woman and that Felix is a lucky man to have her. She suggests that they go out to see the taxi.

     Osvaldo tells Leonora that he is so happy now, that he feels lighter without the pressure of his father's presence. He asks if she is still seeing his father. She tells him that it's over. He says that he's very glad, that she deserves a better life and to be happy. Leonora says that she will never be happy. Osvaldo tells her that she will be happy, that she will meet a special man eventually. Isaura arrives and dances and whistles with joy for Osvaldo. Victor suggests that he let Osvaldo take him to the airport. Leonora sends greetings with Osvaldo to Raquel.

     Pascuala and her Aunt Choli are leaving the first communion. Choli talks about how lovely the ceremony was and wonders why Pascuala is so quiet. Pascuala reveals that she thinks that Paulina drinks a lot. Choli is outraged at the thought and suggests that Pascuala stick to babysitting, the job for which is getting paid, and mind her own business.

     In Osvaldo's cab Victor proposes that Osvaldo get involved with the business. He can bring single businessmen to the Mosca Azul. There are girls and gambling. He can earn a commission. Osvaldo is happy to comply. He thanks Victor and drops him off at the airport. Arturo pops in the cab, needing a ride home.

     Arturto asks Osvaldo if he fought with is father. Osvaldo explains that he found Leonora and Carmelo together and that they fought. His cell phone rings. It's Raquel. Osvaldo explains to Arturo that it's the woman he loves. She left some important papers at her former home. Arturo tells Osvaldo that it's no problem if he wants to stop on route to taking Arturo home.

     Carmelo tries the key to the outer door of Leonora's apartment. He has no luck getting in. He rings the doorbell. Leonora arrives and speaks to him through the glass. "I don't want to see you ever again." She comes outside and tells him: "You can't imagine how much I hate you. You are a ridiculous old man." She tells him that he humiliated her and now it's her turn to humiliate him. She confesses that she arranged for Osvaldo to find them together. She predicts that he will never get his son back. He grabs her and tells her he is going to kill her. Arturo arrives at the door and hits Carmelo. Osvaldo comforts Leonora.

     Leonora asks Arturo what he is doing there. He tells her it's a coincidence. He then adds that obviously she is getting rid of Carmelo for someone richer. She tells him to leave. He tells Osvaldo not to worry, that he'll get a taxi. Leonora then tells Carmelo to leave and Osvaldo echos the sentiment.

     Damiana talks with Diego. She urges him to tell Renata that he, not Rafa, made the dove for her. She tries to convince him to fight for Renata. Diego says that Renata deserves a better future than he can give her.

     Renata visits Rafa to thank him for the dove. He tells her that Diego made it, and that he, Rafa, loves her very much. He's been working hard to be able to give her the level of living she's used to. He kisses her passionately. Renata then leaves.

     Arturo arrives home. Paulina can tell he's distracted and concerned about something. She asks how he is. She tells him about an artisan's exhibition in Michoacan where Rafa will show his work. She hopes that Arturo will go with her. He says he's tired and wants to go to bed. He leaves by saying "con permiso." She repeats it to herself, mocking the formality with which Arturo treats her.

     Osvaldo and Leonora talk. He learns that Arturo betrayed Leonora, that she lost her baby and that she can have no other children. He tells her that this life of rancor and revenge will bring no happiness. She deserves more. She says that there will be no happiness for her in this life.

     Arturo is in his room alone. He thinks about how much further Nora has fallen and what a fool he was to believe in her.

     Renata tells Cathy about Rafa's declaration of love. She says she went to the office to thank him and didn't expect what happened. She's concerned because of his affair with Claudia. Cathy encourages her to declare her own love. Renata hesitates but her mother tells her to leave behind the childishness and to tell the truth.

     Rebecca asks Felix if he is indeed going to marry Leonora, knowing her only a short time and says that if this is what he wants she congratulates him. He asks that she tell Christina and that she assist in the wedding preparations. He will talk to Christina himself later. Victor asks Rebecca if she is going to try to put Christina against Leonora and the wedding. He advises against it since Felix is commited to Leonora.

     Osvaldo picks up a fellow at a hotel and suggests a night at a bar. They drive off. He delivers the man to the Mosca Azul where the manager hands him some money as a commission.

     Isaura tells Leonora that Carmelo could have killed her. She is concerned that he will try again. Leonora says that what worries her is the meeting with Arturo, although he did save her life, once again. Isaura yells, insisting that Leonora forget about Arturo. He is the one finally responsible for the death of her baby. And Osvaldo would have saved her from Carmelo had Arturo not arrived.

     The manager of the Mosca Azul gives Sergio some money to be shared with Victor. Sergio wonders why it is so little. The manager says that he is taking all of the risks. Diana looks on at this conversation.

     Ana Maria talks with Felipe, who seems to be a bit better, no longer in a hospital bed. She tells him about Diego and his love for Renata. She hopes that he will fight for her. Although Renata looks on Diego as a brother, she is a good and sensitive girl who will respond to Diego's love.

     Paulina talks with Renata about the artisan's exhibition. Renata tells her what happened with Rafa the night before as Sergio eavesdrops. Renata expresses her doubts about Claudia and her own strong feelings for Rafa. Paulina says that although she was against the relationship because of their economic differences, she recognizes that they love each other and it's up to Paulina now.

     Christina answers the phone on the cruise ship. It's Rebecca telling her that Felix is going to marry Leonora, who is using him. Christina says she won't stand for it. Rebecca tells her she can't stop it. Christina says that at least they can find out where she lives.

     Leonora and Isaura are at home in the apartment. The phone rings. It's the Office of Tourism of Michoacan, wanting the famous Leonora Madrigal to appear at the artisan's exhibition. Leonora and Isaura talks about how wealth and fame change past impressions.

     Juan Carlos, Ana Maria, Cathy, Julian and the others discuss the coming exhibition. Juan Carlos is providing a lot of publicity. They are planning a grand set of events surrounding the exhibition.

     Evaristo looks shabby sitting outside Julian's office. He picks up a copy of Prisma and looks at the cover photo of Leonora. Julian comes out and escorts him into his office.

     Leonora answers her door to Christina. Christina bursts in and insults Leonora, telling her that she is sure she couldn't resist her father and his money. Christina says that Leonora will have to deal with her now. Leonora tells her to leave. Christina slaps Leonora. Leonora slaps her back.

 

     Telenovela-World:  Finally here, thursday's summary 9/9/2004  Author: cyndire (---)  Date:   09-10-04 15:25 PDT 

     Hello everyone!

     This is what I recall from yesterday's summary, events may have occurred in a different sequence.

     Enjoy!!!

     Leonora is busy at home picking pictures from her photo shoots, when the door rings. When she opens, Christina storms in. With a surprised look on her face, Leonora asks her who she is. Christina replies she is Christina Palacios and she is there because she has found out Leonora is marrying her father. Still surprised and with a realization look now, Leonora replies yes, Felix asked her to marry him and she accepted. Christina replies of course, and it sure must be because she is madly in love with her dad. Leonora tells Christina she does not like the way she is talking to her. Christina continues to insult Leonora, saying she is a climber. Leonora asks Christina to please leave her home. Christina says “nobody asks ME to leave, stupid” and slaps Leonora. Leonora slaps her back knocking her down to the couch. Christina tells Leonora that she will tell her father what just happened, Leonora dares her to do it, see what happens. She then tells Christina that changing her mind about marrying Felix will take much more than that. Christina tells Leonora, if you want war, you’ll have it, and walks out.

     Evaristo is waiting at Julian’s office. When Julian asks him into his office, he looks at him with pity. Julian tells Evaristo it is a shame he is in such a situation, but he may deserve it because he commited fraud. Evaristo tells Julian he needs a loan for a business he has in mind, to please help him, and he will pay him back. He says with the money he earns from that business he will try to pay some of the people he swindled. Julian tells Evaristo that in the name of the friendship that they once had, he will give him money, but as a gift, not a loan. Evaristo at first refuses to accept it as a gift saying he will pay back, but Julian tells him to not promise what he won’t do, and then hands him a check. Evaristo takes a look at the sum, and then thanks Julian. Julian asks him he would prefer not to see him again. Evaristo says he understands, and when he leaves the office, he kisses the check as Julian’s assistant watches.

     At Don Clemente’s pension, they are all talking about the raffle tickets. They are planned to sell some at the art exhibition, since they’re all invited. Silverio says he is going to pick up Paulina at work to take her to the exhibition.

     Evaristo is leaving the hotel, when he sees Carmelo from the distance. He walks out just as Osvaldo’s cab arrives. Osvaldo greets him and Evaristo asks in surprise if he’s the taxi driver, Osvaldo replies it is a long story, but if he wants he can tell him about it while he drives him to this place where he can have some fun. Evaristo agrees. They arrive at “La mosca azul” and the manager pays him his commission.

     Diana is taking drinks to Sergio and Victor, who, not realizing she’s coming, talk about Jose Jorge’s death and how he had to die because he started investigating Felix Palacios. Shocked, Diana asks another girl to take the drinks because she’s not feeling ok.

     Evaristo is having luck and winning at the Mosca Azul. The singer comments to the pianist that it is too weird that he always wins, but she says that is the way it is always, at first they let the clients win several time and then as they gain confidence they want to play more, and in the end they lose everything.

     Felix arrives a the Mosca Azul. He greets Dalia and she invites him to sit. He does, and Dalia tells him he looks very happy. He says he is because he is getting married. He tells the manager that he is inviting a drink to all present. Everybody applauds. Felix stands and tells everyone he is getting married and to toast with him. The manager asks who the fortunate bride is. Felix announces it is Leonora Madrigal. Evaristo smirks when he listens at her name. Felix asks for a song, the singer invites him to sing with him and he does.

     Leonora calls Felix on the cell phone, she can listen to the music from the bar. She asks if he is busy, he says no, she then tells him they need to talk. He asks if she wants it to be this night, she says no, tomorrow. Isaura tells Leonora it should’ve been tonight, but Leonora says it is better that things calm down.

     Juan Carlos leads the meeting prior to the Michoacan art event. He is making sure everyone knows their duties. Renata and Roberto ask Paulina if she needs a ride. She says no. Sergio says she better make it on time, because lately she’s always late to her interviews. Juan Carlos looks worried, but dismisses the meeting.

     Felix arrives at Leonora’s. As she gives back the ring, he asks if she is breaking up with him. She says she is feeling tired and excuses herself. When she leaves, Isaura tells Felix about Cristina’s visit. Furious, Felix calls Rebeca and asks if she is putting Christina against Leonora. Rebeca denies everything. Felix goes to Christina’s hotel and reprimands her. He tells her she will have to accept his future wife whether she likes it or not.

     Diego and Rafael are preparing to leave for the art exhibition. Rafael tells Diego that Renata came to see him about the dove and that he told her that it was Diego who made it. Rafael leaves, while Diego says he will wait for his mother so they can leave together.

     Felix and Cristina arrive at Leonora’s apartment. Felix tells her that Christina has something to tell her. Christina apologizes and Leonora accepts the apology. Felix asks if this will solve any issues. Leonora says it is obvious that Christina apologized because he asked her to, and that she doesn’t want any problems amongst them, so go and talk it out first. Felix asks Cristina to go wait in the car. Isaura goes to the room. Felix reassures Leonora that everything will be OK. Leonora tells Felix ok, she will marry him.

     Silverio arrives at the Orellana Org. building. Juan Carlos’ assistant tells him she must be at her cubicle. As he walks thru the cubes, he inadvertently listens to Diana and Sergio. Diana came to demand money from Sergio, because she found out he conspired to kill Jose Jorge. Sergio asks her to go elsewhere to talk. As they walk out, Silverio follows and watches as they board Diana’s car.

     Diana and Sergio go to a far-off hill above the city. They quarrel and Sergio starts strangulating Diana, until he finally kills her. He then puts her inside the car.

     Claudia arrives at Rafaels shop. She talks to Diego and tells him Rafael wants to marry her. When she leaves, Diego feels strength to continue his quest to conquer Renata.

     Rafael and Kathy are at the exhibition site preparing the details. Diego and Ana Maria arrive. Diego tells Rafael what Claudia told him and that now he will fight to win Renata. Rafael looks puzzled and feels sympathy for Diego.

     More people arrive at the exhibition. Renata goes to talk to Rafael. Rafael then tells her he doesn’t love her, that he told her he did as a revenge for all the suffering he had gone thru for her. Renata can’t believe him. Claudia arrives and Rafael tells Renata that he will prove it and then proposes to Claudia. Claudia accepts as long as they marry the following day. Renata is devastated.

     Arturo and Paulina arrive together. SIlverio apologizes to his daughter for not picking her up as they had arranged, but he had to do something. She says it’s ok because Arturo changed plans and picked her up. Claudia tells all that she and Rafael are getting married. Paulina tells Renata she doesn’t know what to say.

     The event begins. The conductor announces that the person who will open the exhibition is a Michoacan native and a very famous model: Leonora Madrigal. Paulina and Arturo turn around and watch as Leonora enters looking drop dead gorgeous in a black dress.

    

     Telenovela-World:  English Summary 9/10  Author: Jardinera654 (---)  Date:   09-11-04 10:13 PDT 

     Renata leaves the exhibition after telling Paulina she hopes Rafa is happy marrying Claudia. --Sergio is laughing at having killed Diana after arranging her in her car and fixing things to make it look like she died going off the cliff after drinking too much. --Arturo arrives at the exhibition with Paulina, Pascuala and the baby. The master of ceremonies then announces the exhibition's guest of honor: Leonora Madrigal. Arturo and Paulina are shocked at the announcement. Leonora is shaken herself when she sees Arturo there with his family. After a few words of welcome she walks over to him and Paulina to "not be rude" and also "get to meet his daughter." Mainly to Paulina she says," I have known for a while that Paulina got pregnant and therefore you got married." Then, mainly to Arturo she directs,"I will never forget that day that you told me." Right then Juan Carlos arrives and greets them, mainly to show support for Paulina and interrupts Leonora. She and he share greetings and they're all curt with one another. Isaura sees this and gets Leonora away from them by telling them all that Leonora has a number of interviewers waiting for her. Juan Carlos explains to Paulina that the Arts Council only asked her there because of her excellent article on Leonora, and Paulina sneers at this.

     Later Leonora begins speaking to Diego, unaware he's blind or why. Diego accuses her of lying to his sister, Mirta, that time they were trapped in the elevator together, and causing a lot of unnecessary harm to Arturo and Paulina. He doesn't see the shock or surprise in her face at learning that Mirta was actually his sister. He tells her it was her fault that Mirta died trying to tell Arturo the truth and that he was in the car also and was left blind because of it. She appologizes by saying that she never meant to do harm to either Arturo's beautiful family nor to anyone. She feigns that he was right and that it was just lies and then leaves, wiping away tears. Arturo waits till she's gone and asks Diego what that was all about. He says he was getting her to clear up things about that time with his sister. He tells Arturo that he was correct about Leonora's lying to Mirta. --When Isaura and Leonora get back home that night Leonora wonders why every step she takes Arturo suddenly appears. Isaura thinks to herself that she'd better keep Leonora angry and hot for vengeance or Leonora's marriage to Felix won't take place. --When they arrive home, Arturo is visibly upset that Paulina got so drunk at the exhibition that at first he won't let her kiss Maritza good-night.

     The next morning Isaura screams at Leonora that she must avenge her daughter's death by doing something just as mean to Arturo as she has to all the others so far. So Leonora asks for a phone book and seems to have something in mind. --Arturo forgives Paulina her drinking the night before because he realizes how uncomfortable it was with Nora there at the exhibition. She appologizes and says yes, but also that she's just not used to drinking alchohol. Then Don Clemente calls him over to the boarding house where he tells everyone that Diana had a bad accident the night before. Micaela comes in and says she died in a car accident. Manolo breaks down at the news.

     Victor Garduño is waiting for Leonardo in the outer office. He overhears Raquel and Casilda discussing the fact that Leonora and he were engaged in the early days and that no doubt he was the first for 'Nora and thereby the one that set her down the road to ruin. Victor leaves to call Rebeca and give her this bit of information to use against Leonora. --Sergio pretends he hadn't heard about Diana's death and that he hadn't seen her for quite a while. --Carmelo tries to buy Ksaura's assistance gaining back Leonora as his lover. He places cold cash down but she fights the urge and hands it back to him saying it's no longer her decision, but Leonora's. He leaves but says he's going to get his due. --Arturo and Diego are discussing Rafa's marrying Claudia that morning when Arturo gets a call to come in to see the general manager.

     Rebeca tells Cristina the juicy news from Victor regarding Alfredo and Leonora Madrigal. She asks her dad to allow her to arrange the singer for the wedding to show her willingness to make up for her bad behavior towards Leonora. He says fine. --Leonora tells Leonardo that she's going to be marrying Felix Palacio's because he's the first rich man to offer her matrimony without needing to know her past. Leonardo says that speaks well of him, at least. He reminds her she's not marrying for love and she reminds him of his marriage to Casilda being no different. --Arturo is told that because he didn't tell the new company all the details of the fight between him and the passenger who sued him at the airline he can no longer work there. The company says that he's not reliable and too aggressive. --Victor hires Alfredo to sing at Felix's wedding and hands him a suitcase of cash that Alfredo cannot resist. --Evaristo visits Carmelo to taunt him about Leonora's leaving Carmelo to marry a man far richer than even he, as well as the fact that Osvaldo now drives a cab Leonora bought him to insure Osvaldo's independence and loyalty to her. --Leonora is talking on the phone to the officials at the messenger service and is told that Arturo has been fired. They thank her for letting them know the details around his dismissal from the airline which convinced them he was too impulsive, aggressive and untrustworthy.

     Evaristo is playing cards again at La Mosca Azul and now losing. He ends up playing on credit from the house and loses again. Hipolito threatens him at gunpoint and says that now Evaristo will have to work off his debt by becoming one of the waiters at the club. Later, Felix comes in to invite Dalia to his wedding. He tells Hipolito that he is in charge of getting the waiters picked who'll serve at the affair. Evaristo overhears this in the shadows. He begs Hipolito to let him be one of the waiters, saying that because these types tip really well he'll be able to pay his debt off quicker. Hipolito agrees and warns him not to cause trouble there. --Arturo tells Diego he's been fired from even the messenger company and why. He's certain it will be extremely more difficult to find work as a pilot this time around. Diego offers him a job at the hotel and assures him he'd be a manager in no time at all. Arturo thanks him and says he'll keep that option in mind. --Kisaur warns Leonora about Carmelo coming and looking for her, and that he's been waiting outside the apartment building all day long in his car. Leonora ignores this and goes to her room. Isaura, though, calls Felix and tells her how worried she is. He assures her he will take care of the matter. He and his men find Carmelo outside the building and warn him away from Leonora. When he insults her Felix hits him and has his men brutally beat him as he walks away to his limo.

     Claudia and Rafa will be sharing the apartment for a while with his parents. Don Silverio finds out about Diana's death. He goes to Sergio later, tells him he overheard them arguing about money, and advises him to turn himself in to the authorities or Silverio will denounce him as Diana's murderer. Sergio denies everything and drives off. That night Evaristo sneaks into Hipolito's office and steals his gun from the desk. --Sergio waits till night and hits Silverio with his car. The old man is thrown up into the air and lands on the windshield, cracking it and then rolls off onto the street as Sergio races away.

     The next morning Felix and Leonora are saying their vows at the estate. He finishes with his vows and then it's Leonora's turn. ==END==

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Telenovela-World:  Summary - Monday 9/13/04  Author: Beatriz (---)  Date:   09-14-04 09:32 PDT 

     Evaristo steals the gun from Hipolito’s desk.

     At La Escondida, the person conducting the civil ceremony asks Leonora if she accepts Felix as her husband. She remains quiet and looks at those around her with an uncertain and scared expression on her face.

     Rafael and Paulina stand before Silverio’s tomb crying. Rafael leaves with Claudia and Arturo looks at Paulina from a short distance.

     Leonora finally looks at Felix, who is patiently awaiting her response and she accepts.

     In her apartment, Paulina lights a candle and places it in front of Silverio’s picture. Crying she sits down and begins to think about the night of the Exposition when Leonora was introduced. She focuses on Leonora and also Arturo’s expression at seeing her. As she takes a sip from her drink, she feels that it is not enough to soothe her. Desperately she looks for the pills the doctor had prescribed and takes a handful with alcohol.

     At La Escondida, Critina stands before Felix and Leonora and wishes them well. She also presents Alfredo De La Mora as the singer for the event. Leonora and Isaura are irked by his presence, while Cristina gloats over his affect on Leonora. Alfredo is as annoying and irritating as ever, dressed in a ridiculous outfit and an electric blue guitar in hand.

     In her apartment, Paulina goes to the bathroom and starts the shower. She leans in the doorway and begins to cry.

     At the pension, Covadonga tells Clemente that she is still unable to accept Silverio's death. She tells him that what consoles her is that the short time they were together they were happy. She expresses her sadness and Clemente offers his support. He tells her to move back into the house as before.

     Arturo arrives at home and sees the pills and rushes to find Paulina, who is unconscious in the shower (fully dressed).

     At the Orellana Organization, Claudia complains to Sergio about still not being part of the Prisma staff. He fidgets with a paper and does not listen to her. She insists that he gives her an answer, but he tells her to leave him alone. She leaves.

     Arturo calls the doctor and tells her about Paulina’s condition.

     At the wedding, Alfredo congratulates Leonora on her “catch”. She tells him that he has yet to pay for all of the harm he caused her. Felix arrives and asks Alfredo to play a song for them and Alfredo tells them to dance. As Felix and Leonora take their place on the dance floor, the melody of ‘Si Nos Dejan’ starts. Leonora momentarily stops when she hears this meaningful song. You can see her remembering those beautiful moments with Arturo. Felix smiles at her and begins to sing the words softly to her. She sadly continues to dance, while holding back tears.

     Diego gives Rafael his condolences for his father’s death. Rafael says he will miss his wonderful father. He is also glad that shortly before his death his father mentioned that he had fulfilled his promise to his mother of seeing both of their children grownup and good people. Diego mentions that unfortunately he does not shared a good relationship with his father. Rafael tells Diego to try to improve his relationship with his father since he is getting better. Rafael tells him that as long as there is life there is hope.

     Doctor Santa Cruz tells Arturo that Paulina’s condition is a result of taking too many pills with alcohol. Arturo tells her that Paulina is going through a tough time due to her father’s death and that she is not accustomed to drinking.

     Pascuala answers the door of Paulina’s apartment to find Pepe Luis. He has gone by to count the raffle tickets and Pascuala tells him that Arturo took Paulina to the hospital. He is surprised and asks what happened. Pascuala tells him everything.

     At the hospital, Doctor Santa Cruz tells Paulina that she has to tell Arturo about her drinking problem. Paulina continues to deny she has a problem. The doctor tells her not to lie to herself because the alcohol levels in her blood prove she had more than just one extra drink. As she leaves to call Arturo, Paulina yells at her asking her how she is supposed to tell him the truth. She continues yelling and demands to know why she is laughing at her.

     Pascuala shows Pepe Luis where Paulina keeps the alcohol and further explains the story. She tells him that it must be kept a secret. They worry for Marissa.

     At the wedding, as Alfredo leaves, Rebecca and Cristina are content that their plans succeeded. Rebecca also notices that she was flirting with him and Cristina tells her that he is cute.

     Leonora walks in the garden when Evaristo confronts her. She is shocked to see him there and tells him to leave immediately. He tells her he loves her and that he lost everything for her. She tells him that it is his own fault and that she too has been alone and in misery. He pulls out a gun and points it at her head. She says, “Oh, you’re going to kill me? You can’t because you lack the pants to do it. Coward! Go ahead shoot, kill me like you killed all of my dreams. Kill me!” (something like that). She easily takes the gun from him and points it at his head and says she should free the world of such a disgusting person. He pleads for her to kill him. Isaura sees them and takes the gun from her hand and leads Evaristo away.

     Arturo tells Paulina he is surprised to see her this way because he always thought she was a strong and brave person. She tells him this happened because she was upset about her father, Marissa’s health, their lack of funds and the terror of possibly losing him. She asks him if he will ever be able to love her they way he loves Nora. He stays quiet and gently kisses her forehead. He only tells her that she is the mother of his child and they will always be together. Disappointed by his words she stays quiet.

     Isaura makes fun of Evaristo because he is now a waiter at Leonora’s wedding. She tells him it is his own fault for not paying her the money she had asked him for in the past. He says it is she who is always trying to take advantage of Leonora. She tells him to leave before Felix finds out and kills him. He tells her that he is better off dead and leaves.

     Cristina walks in the garden with Casilda and takes this opportunity to ask her about Leonora’s life. Casilda tells her.

     Rebecca breaks the bride’s head off of the cake topper. Baltazar sees her and tells her that she is just upset because she is not the bride.

     Evaristo takes the gun out of Isaura’s purse.

     At the pension, Manolo tells Clemente, Choli, and others that live there that he will now be able to return Arturo and Paulina’s money to them. They are relieved.

     At the wedding, Felix stands up to propose a toast when Evaristo stops him and stands in front of the couple. He tells them he would like to make his own toast and shoots himself.

     Paulina and Arturo return home and Pascuala takes Marissa to her. A few minutes later, Manolo arrives and tells them he will give them their money back.

     Leonardo consoles Leonora and tells her that Evaristo was a terrible person. Felix walks into the room and tells her he wants to talk to her alone. Once alone, he demands an explanation.

     Paulina and Arturo thank Manolo for the money and both say they forgive Diana. Paulina says, “It’s difficult to judge people because you never know what is behind their actions.” (hhmm interesting statement) Manolo tells them that Diana was hurt by life and that he misses her.

     Cristina takes advantage of the situation to get more information from a willing Casilda.

     Leonora tells Felix about Evaristo and explains about losing her baby and wanting justice from everyone who contributed to provoking her death. She insists she tried to tell him in the past, but he refused to listen and unfortunately her past follows her. She tells him that she understands their relationship is over and leaves.

     Rebecca and Cristina discuss the information Casilda gave about Leonora.

     As Leonora packs to leave La Escondida, Isaura urges her to be patient that Felix will forgive her and whines about losing all their comforts. Leonora (her hair down and with little makeup looks like her old self) cries and asks Isaura to forgive her. Felix arrives and Isaura leaves them alone. He asks her to stay and forget about everything because he does not care. Leonora insists he listen to the rest of her story. He tells her that he really does not care and will not judge her because he only sees a strong and brave woman who found a way to defend herself. She is surprised by his words and accepts him.

     The following day, Rebecca and Cristina discuss the events and are sure Leonora will be history. Felix approaches them and he tells Rebecca to set the table for five, which includes Leonora and Isaura. Once she leaves, Cristina asks to speak with her father about the previous day’s events. He immediately stops her and tells her not to bother Leonora and accept her as the woman of the house. Cristina reluctantly backs down and they go to the table.

     In her room, Leonora tells Isaura that she wants to tell Felix about Alfredo, but Isaura tells her to leave things alone. She insists that she needs to relax and enjoy life. Leonora thinks about it and decides to give herself the opportunity to live in peace.

     At the pension, Pepe Luis and Pascuala discuss Paulina’s alcohol problem and Covadonga overhears them. She demands to know what is going on.

     At La Escondida garden, Felix tells Leonora, Isaura, Rebecca and Cristina that the preceding day’s events will never be mentioned again. He reassures Leonora that Victor has taken care of everything and she will not have to declare anything to the police. This is now a closed issue. Annoyed, Cristina walks away and Felix tells Leonora not to worry about her.

     Pepe Luis explains Paulina’s situation to Covadonga.

     At the modeling agency, Jessica arrives to find Isaura and Leonora in the waiting room. Isaura tells her that Leonora is married and Jessica asks who the unlucky man is, but Leonora stops Isaura from mentioning his name. The agent greets Leonora enthusiastically, which annoys Jessica. Upset, Jessica throws some files on the floor and storms out of the office.

     Renata cries to Kathy about Rafael’s marriage. She cannot understand why he told her he loved her and then married Claudia. Kathy cannot understand it either, but tells her to go on with her life and forget about him.

     Covadonga goes to speak with Paulina about her alcohol problem, but Paulina denies it. She tells Cova that Arturo does not love her and that the alcohol helps to relax her. Cova is sympathetic, but stresses that drinking will not make her problems disappear.

     As Arturo leaves his grandfather’s house, Jessica rushes to tell him about Leonora’s marriage. She tells him that maybe now he can give Paulina an opportunity. He feigns indifference over the news and thanks her for her concern over Paulina.

     Cristina and Jasmin discuss Leonora. Jasmin suggests she take a long trip to calm down.

     Jessica visits Paulina and tells her about Leonora’s marriage. She tells her that of course Arturo was upset by the news, but now is her chance. Paulina is happy and hopes that he forgets Leonora. She tells Jessica that it is now up to her to find a way to be close to him.

    

Telenovela-World:  SUMMARY - 9/14  Author: Jardinera654 (---)  Date:   09-15-04 09:52 PDT 

     Jessica greets Arturo outside his apartment building and tells him Nora just got married over the weekend. She says she does not want to be impertinent, but that she’s hoping that since Nora has forgotten him and he has a wife that adores him, he’d give Paulina another chance. Then she goes inside and tells Paulina the good news, also. Paulina is excited to think that she can now try to win, legitimately, Arturo’s heart again.

     Renata comes by Diego’s to get the last of her things since moving in with her mother. She visits with Diego in his darkened room and says her good-byes. Before she leaves though Diego admits his love for her. He admits he’s aware of her love for Rafa, but now that Rafa’s married to Claudia, he feels he can legitimately tell her how he feels. She agrees to go out with Diego and see what might come of it. When he tries to kiss her, however, she pulls away and leaves.

     Paulina arranges a candlelight dinner for Arturo and puts on her slinkiest black dress . Pascuala stays with Marisa in the back to give them their privacy. Arturo thinks he’s forgotten an important date, but Paulina says no and they sit down and begin to reminisce about their early days together when she learned he lived at the same boarding house. They talk of the search for happiness that always seems to elude one or that is never recognized until it’s come and gone. At that Arturo remembers that rainy night he and Nora first made love together. Paulina is saying to him that they have the love for their daughter that they both share. He’s visibly disturbed, and must excuse himself from the table, and goes into his bedroom where he once again picks up the old copy of Prisma with Nora’s magazine cover photo. He begins to sob softly, obviously miserable at the sight of it. Paulina opens his door without knocking and finds him this way. She sees the magazine and complains that it’s always this way. No matter what she tries, it will always be this way. She asks him why he can’t simply end this attachment now that the woman is married. She warns him one day he’ll be sorry for treating her so badly. He gets upset and reminds her that from the beginning she knew he was in love with Nora and would always be in love with her. As much as he’s tried and might want to, he simply cannot. Why can’t she just face it? Then he storms out of the apartment with Paulina screaming at him not to leave her while she’s still talking to him. She then starts drinking heavily and Pascuala comes out at hearing the arguing. She tries to warn Paulina off the alcohol, but she screams at her to leave. Pascaula does so very reluctantly.

     Arturo runs to his grandfathers to talk things over with him. He explains what has happened. He tells Don Clemente that since he heard Nora got married he cannot think of anything else. The hurt Nora left him with is still an open wound that will not heal. She’s been permanently attached to his heart and inside his head. Even so, Don Clemente urges his grandson to forget her as she has forgotten him now and to go back and try again for a loving family relationship with Paulina as well as the daughter they both share.

     Paulina sees the magazine cover of Nora and tears it off then starts to burn it with one of the candles from dinner. She tells this Nora that she simply cannot compete with her. By now, she’s so drunk she simply passes out and the burning magazine photo drops to the carpet and starts the apartment on fire. Meanwhile Pascuala arrives back at the boarding house and warns Arturo that Paulina is on a tear and she’s worried for Marisa. Arturo hurries back to the apartment to find it in flames. After carrying out the baby, he finds Paulina passed out on the couch in the middle of the fire and carries her to safety.

     Sergio, meanwhile, gets a visit from the police at work regarding Diana’s death. He tells Juan Carlos that he hadn’t seen her since she quit. Juan Carlos admits Micaela told him Diana had had Sergio’s baby. Sergio must finally admit this and explain what took place between them. Juan Carlos asks him if he’ll be spending time with her widower husband to be close to his little son. Sergio uncomfortably agrees he will, although he’ll have to be very discreet about it.

     At the hospital, Paulina admits to Arturo she’s an alcoholic and tells him how it began and why. Arturo says their daughter is unfortunately now in the middle of all this and that things are now so serious that they simply cannot go on as they have. –Rafa blames Paulina’s drinking on Arturo for marrying his sister without loving her nor trying.

     Sergio realizes that Diana and Silverio had signed the visitor’s log in the reception area in the lobby of the magazine’s offices and steals it.

     Leonardo is wondering how to act with Nora since she’s married Felix for money just like he had married Casilda: for thier fortunes. Casilda comes down in a silk robe and tries to cajole Leonardo into bed with her, saying she grew up as an only child but thinks Alejandra needs a little brother. He walks away from her saying it’s too early to consider it. Casilda thinks she sees her madrina laughing at her again and laughs back that she’ll at least get Leonardo in bed twice whereas Alexandra had only gotten Jacobo into bed once. Then Casilda screams in pain thinking that her madrina has slapped her for insolence once again, from the grave.

     Paulina agrees to stay with Renata a bit while she recuperates and tries to get herself and her drinking back under control. Don Clemente and Rafa offer Paulina there support in fighting her disease. He offers her his house again, but of course, Arturo and Marisa will be there until the apartment is repaired. She says she wants to avoid running into them right now.

     Victor and Felix are discussing a possible investment for some of his cash. Leonora walks in and asks to enter the discussion. She suggests she read the information and help to determine in what to invest, because as she says, the stock market works just like poker and she has never lost at poker. Felix agrees to her choice over Victor’s objection. Later Felix comes back excited and tells her that she had determined correctly and that the investment had more than doubled. Victor is green with envy and jealous that he’s losing influence over and with his boss.

     Paulina and Don Clemente discuss Paulina’s need to discuss her problems with others like herself at something like an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. He assures her it is a treatable disease. Afterward, Paulina expresses her fear to Renata that she’ll lose her husband and daughter due to her drinking.

     Diego tells his mother that Renata has agreed to go out with him but that he wonders if it is for spite that Rafa got married or out of pity for him.

     Arturo tells Don Clemente that he was wrong to marry Paulina. Don Clemente reminds Arturo that the little girl was at the heart of it all. Then again he tries to persuade Arturo to modify his combative personality and to try to love Paulina and to forget Nora if he plans to stay with them.

     Ana Marie tells Julian she’s worried about Diego since Renata doesn’t love him and intends to try at a relationship with her son. Julian later admits he’s in love still with Cathy but is reluctant to tell her this for fear she’ll think he’s only coming around out of a sense of compassion. He says it’s too soon after her being widowed, anyway.

     Arturo gets work as a crop duster. The pay is even less than before, but he tells the manager he really needs the work and will accept it.

     Victor and Sergio laugh over their easy money from their scam at “La Mosca Azul.” Victor warns him that if Felix finds out it is Victor who is doomed. While Sergio gets them drinks, Victor notices the visitors’ log and two articles Sergio had cut from the paper about Diana and Sylverio’s deaths, and he asks him about these. Sergio tries to lie, but Victor says he knows Sergio killed these two people. However, he won’t inform on him. Additionally, he will keep the evidence so that the police won’t find it if they should happen to search there.

     Paulina works on her articles that night at Renata and Cathy’s apartment. They are gone and Paulina notices a bottle of brandy and looks longingly at it. She remembers getting drunk on tequila samples at the mall and then losing Marisa there right after. She takes a walk then and sees a bag lady on a park bench and drinking from a liquor bottle. She ends up in front of the Alcoholic Anonymous building entrance and goes in. She joins the meeting, introduces herself and admits she’s an alcoholic. –END-

    

Telenovela-World:  Summary September 15, 2004  Author: Marietta (---)  Date:   09-16-04 05:33 PDT 

     Paulina has entered a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. The leader of the group asks her if she would like to speak. He says further that the sooner you recognize the problem, the sooner you can solve it. She is hesitant, but finally says: "Good evening. My name is Paulina. I am an alcoholic."

     Victor has taken the log book and clippings about the two deaths (Silverio and Diana) from Sergio's book shelf. He wants to know what happened. Sergio confesses that he killed both, asking, wouldn't Victor do the same in these circumstances. Victor tells him that he will take the materials so that they are not discovered by the police. He tells Sergio that their scam could have been ruined by Sergio's mistakes. The scene ends with Victor telling Sergio, "I don't know why I like you so much, you are such an idiot."

     Renata arrives as Arturo and Diego talk. Arturo leaves. She says that she wanted just to say hello. Diego tells her that he's been thinking and wants to know if she will marry him. She hesitates, telling him that she has felt great affection for him and hoped that it would develop into something more over time. However, she thinks about Rafa and Claudia together and she changes her mind. "Yes. I accept," she says. Diego is surprised and very pleased.

     Pascuala accepts a letter from the mail delivery man. It's from Spain. Covadonga comes out at that moment and gets the mail. Later Pascuala tells the rooming house group that a letter has come from Spain, from Covadonga's nephew. They know that they are going to have to tell the truth about how they have been manufacturing letters and sending money.

     Renata and Paulina talk. Renata is impressed that Paulina went to the AA meeting. She is sure that this is the first step in Paulina's recovery. Renata announces that she is going to marry Diego. Rafa is no longer available. Paulina wishes her well but reminds her that she doesn't love Diego. She tells Renata not to marry Diego out of pity. Renata cries. She wants to love Diego. She and Paulina embrace.

     Arturo walks with Marisa in the park. Rafa finds them and tells Arturo how worried he is about Paulina. He wants to know how Paulina's recovery is going and asks Arturo to pledge himself to Paulina. Arturo says that he can't be forced to love Paulina, but that he has always been honest about it. Independent of their relationship she has to recover from alcoholism. He is keeping Marisa at Paulina's request. He will always be there for both of them.

     Covadonga reads the letter. Her nephew apologizes for not having written for a long time. He hopes that she has been doing ok financially. The group confesses their actions. Don Clemente explains that one little lie led to another, and then another. Covadonga tells them that not only does she pardon their actions, she thanks them for being a true family. Her finances are better now because Silverio left her the rent from the house in Morelia.

     Paulina discusses her situation with Juan Carlos. She tells him that she is an alcoholic and would understand if for that reason he doesn't want her in the organization. She's not sure she can do the work at this point. He encourages her, saying that the fact that she is seeking help is the first step in her recovery and an indication that she will be able to complete her work for him. He praises her honesty and pledges always to be there for her.

     Renata and Diego announce their engagement to their families. Cathy is surprised but supportive. Ana Maria is thrilled. Felipe looks on lovingly and thinks about how much he'd like to embrace Diego.

     Leonora has learned that Arturo has a new job. Now, she tells Leonardo, she has to start again. Leonardo says, "Don't do this. Remember what happened with Evaristo." "Evaristo was a coward who may have deserved to die," says Leonora. She wants to clip Arturo's wings, to hit him where it most hurts, in his love of flying. She doesn't want to punish his child, who is innocent and has done nothing to her. But she wants flying taken away from him.

     Arturo thinks about Leonora, specifically her greeting of Marisa at the artisan's fair. He tells himself that after everything, he still loves her.

     Leonardo pays the owner of the crop dusting firm to fire Arturo.

     Renata sees Rafa coming into the magazine offices to meet Claudia. They greet and it is painful for both. Claudia arrives and Renata invites them to the wedding. Claudia says that of course they will come. Renata looks very sad as they leave.

     Leonardo tells Leonora that the job is done, she can rest now. She tells Leonardo that she can always count on him.

     Some of the men from the rooming house are cleaning Don Clemente's car. They talk about how wonderful it is that the business with Covadonga worked out well. They talk about the car lottery, that will be that night. The hair dresser's wig falls into the bucket of water! They agree to take the old car for a trip around the neighborhood to say goodbye.

     Arturo is very angry at being fired from the low paying crop dusting job. The owner claims that his associate hired someone else without telling him.

     Claudia and Rafa talk about Renata. Rafa is smoldering with anger at Claudia's attitude toward Renata and the wedding. Claudia tells him that she hopes that he sees at last that people at that economic level seek each other out for "business alliances." Renata would never have married Rafael. He storms out.

     Covadoga wins the car! She says that she didn't buy a ticket but apparently Silverio bought one for her. She says she doesn't drive and wants to return the car to Don Clemente. He says that the raffle will look rigged. He wants the car to go to whomever in their little group catches the keys as he throws them. It looks like it is Pepe Luis.

     Paulina comes to Rafa's office. She is crying. Rafa asks why she is so sad. She says it's because she feels so far apart from Marisa, so guilty and alone. She misses Silverio so much. Rafa says that he misses Silverio as well but that they remain a family. He says that he heard about Renata's upcoming marriage to Diego. Paulina says that perhaps Renata is marrying Diego in revenge for Rafa's marriage to Claudia. He walks away in frustration and anger.

     Arturo tells Diego that he lost his job. He congratulates Diego on the engagement. Diego suggests that Arturo work with him. They've always been a team, pilot and co-pilot. If they can't do it in the air, they can do it on the ground with the hotel. To his surprise, Diego found himself enjoying the business, but has fallen away from it since his blindness. Diego will teach Arturo the business and in the process reincorporate himself. Arturo accepts. Diego declares himself the happiest man in the world, reunited with his best friend and marrying Renata in a month.

     Renata and Diego enter the wedding reception hall. She looks beautiful. Claudia grabs Rafa's hand to run to be the first to greet them. Paulina sees Marisa with Pascuala and runs to her. Marisa cries for her mother. Paulina holds her, then catches Arturo's eye. She hands the baby back to Pascuala. Rafa sees Paulina's pain and hugs her.

     Don Clemente tells Arturo that he should be doing more to support Paulina. He should seek her out. Arturo arrives at Cathy's, looking for Paulina. Cathy tells him that Paulina often goes out in the evening, although Cathy doesn't know where. She just left. Arturo follws her and finds her at the AA meeting. He enters as she is saying the following: "When I saw my daughter and embraced her, I realized how important it is for me to come here. If it weren't for your help, I couldn't be with her again." Arturo hears this and says to the group, "The woman who talked is my wife. I listened to what she said and now I understand more about her. I want to thank you all for your support of her. I congratulate you, Paulina, for your valor. I ask your pardon. I've not been the best husband. Perhaps we will have a second opportunity." Arturo and Paulina embrace.

     ****** FIVE YEARS LATER ****************

     Leonora greets a child, Alejandrita. Leonora and Felix are hosting a birthday party for her. Leonora is so loving and obviously has great rapport with Alejandrita (who is of course really her daughter!) Isaura is looking at a photo album and comments to Leonardo about how much Alejandrita looks like Nora at her age.

     Meanwhile at the rooming house, the group is having a birthday party for Marisa. She is very bratty and doesn't want to share her cake with the others. Various members of the group look for solutions that will accommodate Marisa. Finally Arturo intervenes and tells her, "You are going to share the cake, aren't you." She agrees.

     Felix looks at the photo of Nora as a child. He's amazed at the resemblance as well. Casilda is annoyed and says that there is no similarity.

     Ana Maria and Dr. Santa Cruz talk about how Felipe has changed. He is now so pleasant and loving. Ana Maria is sure that though he now uses a wheel chair, he will eventually walk again.

     Marisa continues to be rude. She doesn't like the doll that Don Clemente bought her. Arturo tries to reason with her.

     At Alejandrita's party they cut the cake. Leonora and Alej. are obviously crazy about each other. Casilda is jealous and tries to get in on the fun.

     Arturo and Don Clemente talk in the kitchen while the children play. They reflect on Arturo's good fortune. Marisa is well and can have the long-awaited surgery in two years. Paulina hasn't had a drink in five years. The marriage is better. And, Don Clemente asks, do you still think about Nora. Yes, says Arturo.

     Leonardo asks Isaura if it is indeed the case that Nora and Casilda have never learned that they are first cousins. Isaura confirms this, knowing that they are in fact half-sisters and that Casilda knows it.

     Ana Maria and Felipe talk. She is sure that he will walk again. Felipe is so grateful for Arturo's help, after once blaming him for all of his woes.

     Rafa arrives at the party, making apologies for Claudia who had to work. Paulina looks like she knows better. He gives Marisa a gift. She later shows it to her friends and remarks about how ugly it is.

     Paulina and Rafa talk about how wonderful it is to have a child. He'd like to have children but so far they have had no luck.

     Claudia is in bed with Sergio. He comments on the good life that Rafa has given Claudia. She's not so sure, particularly now that Rafa wants a child. She is going to have to use contraceptives secretely.

     Diego comments that Felipe and Arturo are great friends now. Ana Maria says that Arturo always wanted to fly. Diego assures her that Arturo is very heppy. Renata and Diego invite Ana Maria to Marisa's party. She prefers to stay at home with Felipe.

     Ana Maria, Felipe, Julian and Cathy talk about Felipe's change in personality. They plan to go out for dinner.

     Renata and Paulina talk. Paulina says that she can't complain. Arturo is the best of fathers. He's very tender with me. Still he doesn't love me and never will. Renata undersands. She has the same situation, in reverse, with Diego.

     Diego and Arturo talk about their lives. Diego hopes that Arturo is happy. Paulina is a great women. Arturo admits that that he still thinks about Nora.

    

Telenovela-World:  AEMP Summary Thu 9/16/2004  Author: cyndire (---)  Date:   09-17-04 17:21 PDT   

     Ana Maria and Diego sit in the hotel Lobby as Renata arrives. AM asks if she shouldn’t be working, but she says she asked for permission to go to the birthday party of Paulina’s daughter. In the party, Rafael comments to Paulina how smart Marisa is, Yes, she is replies Paulina, how proud their father would’ve been of her, and for sure he would’ve already intented some toy for her. Rafael says sure, he loved children as much as he does. Paulina looks at him and asks what about Claudia. He says she is has not been able to get pregnant yet.

     At the hotel, Felipe, Julian, Ana Maria and Kathy are sitting in Julian’s office. Julian says he still can’t believe Felipe accepted the Mexican menu, he sure has changed. Kathy says they should try it as soon as possible. Ana Maria says she thinks the same. Felipe says that this same night. Julian says that Felipe has talked, and that this night all four of them will have dinner together.

     Renata tells Paulina that it is good she has Marisa and Arturo next to her. Paulina replies she can’t complain; Arturo is respectful, even affectionate with her; as a father, he’s the best… but he doesn’t love her and never will. Renata looks at her sadly. She tells Paulina that her case is the other way around, Diego loves her but she…..

     Diego tells Arturo that he sees him happy to work with them, but he doesn’t really know if he likes what he is doing. Arturo says that thanks to him, Paulina and himself have lived with the peace of mind of knowing they can confront Marisa’s illness. Diego says that Paulina is a great woman. Arturo replies that he can’t lie to him, he still thinks of Nora despite everything.

     At “La Escondida”, Alejandrita and Leonora enter the living room happily holding hands. Alejandrita asks if they can continue playing. Leonora starts to skip and says yes, lets continue. Casilda, Leonardo, Isaura and Felix follow. Casilda says she thinks they have already played enough, and Leonora must have things to do. Alejandrita asks Leonora if she does, and Leonora tells her she needs to talk about some business with her father, but she promises that they will continue playing later. Felix tells Leonardo that if they want they can use his office, and he will go and check on his plants. Leonardo asks if he continues with his same hobby. Felix replies yes, he knows that is his weakness. He is a man of the field and has this agricultural ranch, and that is where he has made all his fortune. Leonardo prompts Leonora to go talk about her business. Leonora says ok, excuse us. Casilda looks at them with caution and says “sure go ahead”. Alejandrita runs to Felix’s arms and asks if she can tag along to go check his plants. Felix picks her up and says sure, it is her birthday. Alejandra turns to Casilda and asks “Can I mom?” and Casilda says yes. Isaura then walks towards Casilda and says it’s good they are now alone so they can comment in how much Leonora and Alejandra look alike. Casilda looks at her with distrustfully. Isaura continues and asks when will she tell Leonardo that Leonora and her are half sisters. Casilda says she thinks never, and reminds Isaura she promised she wouldn’t tell, besides she gave her lots of money for that. Isaura mimics closing her lips with a zipper while she whistles to mean she won’t say a thing. Casilda says she would die if Leonardo or anyone else ever knows that her own mother rejected her, and what is worse, that her mother was a… floosy. Si. Maliciously, Isaura says, who would’ve said that Leonora would have a thriving cosmetics business and that Leonardo, precisely Leonardo, would be her administrator. Casilda angrily replies she is tired and is going to rest. Isaura replies she doesn’t know what she’s tired of, if Alejandrita spent all the time playing with Leonora… how much she loves her doesn’t she? Not many times have I seen such love between niece and aunt. Casilda gives Isaura a killer look and leaves. Isaura lights a cigar as she thinks how Casilda still gets jealous when Leonardo and Leonora are alone together and because Alejandrita seeks Leonora…and why wouldn’t she, it’s the call of the blood, Leonora is her true mother.

     Leonardo tells Leonora that her line of cosmetics is a huge success as he hands her over a folder. Leonora picks it up and smiles when she looks at the figures. She says she is very glad. She tells Leonardo she always thought she would have a different life. Leonardo replies that, in the end, it hasn’t been that bad. Felix is a good man. Leonora agrees to that as Leonardo continues saying that Felix truly loves her. Leonora replies it is true, and being with him gives her tranquility and peace. Leonard looks at her and says he’s not saying anything, what matters to him is that somehow she is happy. Leonora thanks Leonardo for his words and tells him he will always be the best of her friends. Leonardo cynically replies that he resigns himself to at least that, and then asks her if she has forgotten Arturo. Now it is Leonora who cynically smiles while she asks in return if he thinks if it is easy to forget someone who has caused you so much pain. Leonardo advices her to forget him, it is the best she can do. Leonora replies no, she will never be able to forget him. She asks Leonardo if Arturo ever flew again. Leonardo says no, with a smile of satisfaction.

     At Marisa’s birthday party Juan Carlos asks her what she thinks of her new friend as Marisa opens a present with a huge teddy bear. Jessica asks if she likes it. Marisa says a lot. Paulina thanks Juan Carlos. Jessica tells her Marisa has always been special for them both. Juan Carlos says that he is her godfather and therefore there is a special bond between the princess and the knight-errant. Arturo thanks Juan Carlos too. Paulina says that besides, she is grateful for all the support he has given her. Juan Carlos says she has earned all she has. Renata joins the conversation and says of course, and that’s why her friend now occupies a position in the Orellana Organization at the same level as Sergio. Manolo listens to this and taking Fito apart, tells him this Sergio guy is Rodriguito’s real father. Fito says that it’s just as if he weren’t because he hasn’t met him not even out of curiosity.

     At “La Mosca Azul”, victor gives Sergio some money as he complains it is too little. Victor says he knows that Hipolito keeps the majority of it. Sergio says he has never agreed to that. Victor replies they have no choice because they are in his territory and besides he is the boss there. Sergio arguments that everyone knows the true boss is Felix Palacios. Victor agrees, but says that Hipolito is the cover up and in practice it is as if he were the owner. Sergio changes subjects and tells Victor that Juan Carlos is thinking of reopening the investigations of Felix Palacios because there are new rumors circulating about his businesses. Victor listens and reminds him that Felix has been paying him all these years to prevent his name from appearing in any of the publications, so he’d better not write any articules.

     Meanwhile at Marisa’s party, Juan Carlos says that this is one of the most obscure men in the Mexican business world. Jessica states she has never heard this name before. Juan Carlos replies it is not strange, because Felix Palacios has remained in the shadow, he doesn’t have a public image and nothing links him back to his real activities, and besides, it is very strange that he never lets anyone take pictures of him. Jessica says that is just too weird. Renata says it is, but that doesn’t make him a criminal. Paulina suggests that while he may hide to keep from authorites, he may as well do it to avoid being the target of kidnappers, or even to keep away from competitors. Juan Carlos says that regardless, whoever gets a picture of him will mark a 10 in the national journalism.

     At the same time, Isaura is looking at the picture of Alejandrita’s baptism where Felix appears in the background. Casilda walks in and asks what she is doing. Isaura says just looking at her pictures. She shows Casilda the pictures of Alejandrita’s baptism and Casilda smiles, and remembers what a beautiful day that was, too bad about the incident when Carmelo insulted poor Leonora… if Felix only knew that you came to mistreat the one who is now his wife… Casilda replies that of course she won’t be the one to tell him. Isaura says of course not.. and showing Casilda a picture of Leonora as a child she continues to remark how much Alejandrita resembles Leonora. Casilda once again is annoyed and tells her to leave her in peace.

     Back in Mexico, Felipe lets Arturo know how thankful he is for all the support he has given his family. Arturo says to stop, since they have already talked about that in the past, and to stop tormenting himself about it. Felipe says he can’t forget all the harm he’s done, Mirta, Diego, everything was his fault he says.

     Outside Don Clemente’s house, Pepe Luis asks Pascuala if she will finally accept to be his girlfriend. Pascuala says she is not sure, it depends on how seriously he wants it, because if it will not be to marry, it better be no. Pepe Luis stutters and says Yes… Pascuala lightens up and asks “yes?” and he says “yes… I will think about it..” and jokes that he is still too young to think about getting married. Pascuala says to that that if he thinks too much he will remain a confirmed bachelor just as Don Roque and Don Genaro.

     At the ranch, Leonora and Alejandrita play dolls in the dining room (very sweet scene). They pretend they are serving tea and Leonora babytalks for her doll as she replies to Alejandrita’s questions. Casilda arrives and tells Alejandrita it is time for bed. Alejandrita doesn’t want to go, but Casilda says it si too late and besides, Leonora must be tired too, she has been playing all day. Alejandrita says OK, and Leonora promises they will play the next day again. Leonora remains pensive as they leave. After a moment, Felix walks in and asks if she’s OK. Leonora says that every time she looks at Alejandrita she can’t help but think of her own daughter. Felix is moved, and tells her she has given all her motherly love to this girl. Leonora replies yes, because this girl represents everything she has lost; they were born the same day… and not only is it Alejandrita’s birthday, it is also the anniversary of her daughters death. Felix kisses her tenderly in the cheek, and says that even though he has never asked nor is he interested in her past, there is only one thing he would like to know, and it is the name of her daughter’s father. Leonora tells him it doesn’t make sense to continue with the conversation because it is thing of the past. Felix replies yes, but a past that still causes her pain. Leonora looks at him and says she will never be able to recover from having lost her daughter. She thanks him for his affection, understanding and tenderness he has given her these 5 years. Then they hold each other.

     Felipe again thanks Arturo. Arturo says he is who has to thank him, he is very grateful because thanks to this job he has been able to give her daughter what she needs.

     As they walk out of the dining room, Felix tells Leonora that now that they are talking children… Leonora interrupts and completes by saying “you would like Cristina come more often. Felix says she is his daughter and he enjoys having her near. Leonora says she feels a bit guilty that she doesn’t want to come. Felix says that it is really his fault because he gave her everything to replace her mother, so she grew up very whimsical and demanding and now that she has turned into a woman she decided to live her life away. He changes subjects and asks Leonora if she is going to Mexico the next day. She says yes, she has to go try some samples of the new lipstick she will launch. Felix looks at her with admiration and tells her he is very proud of her, not only is she a very famous model, she is also a woman of success. Leonora smiles at him and thinks yes, a woman of success, with money, just what her father wanted for her.

     Michaela and Paulina are revising some old archives in the computer. Paulina says she is looking at the old files of Alfredo de la Mora, when he was at the beginning of his career. As she’s looking at pictures one pops, it is Felix Palacio’s. Michaela asks Paulina who it is. Paulina doesn’t know. Claudia comes to where they are and asks what they’re doing. Michaela suggests to Paulina to let her print and Paulina sasy fine, and please give the CD to Juan Carlos afterwards because he asked for it. When Michaela leaves, Claudia sits next to Paulina and asks if she still doesn’t like her. Paulina replies that what’s between them doesn’t matter. What she can’t stand is that her brother is not happy by Claudia’s side. She then stands and walks away as Claudia grimaces.

     Rebeca arranges a boquet in Leonora’s bedroom. She yells at her brother to stop making her nervous. Baltazar says only she can think of putting those types of flowers in Leonora’s room, when she sees them she will get angry. Delighted, Rebeca says she knows Leonora only likes orchids, and if she brought these is just to annoy her. Baltazar warns her she is playing with fire, and sooner or later she will get burned. Rebeca says she also knows how to defend herself, and to not forget she has lived in this place for far more years than Leonora. Baltazar tells her yes, but the difference is that Leonora is the boss’s wife, while she is just a servant. Rebeca lifts her head with pride as she grumbles that she is part of the family.

     Julian tells Felipe he doesn’t get why he worries so much for Arturo, if he says he is happy working there. Diego says it’s true, he has been efficient, he has even finished school majoring in Enterprise Administration. But Felipe insists Arturo is not happy. Julian asks why he insists. Diego says it is because his parents think Arturo dreams about flying again.

     Leonora comes to her room and sees the flowers, and asks Rebeca about them. Rebeca “proudly” says she brought them for her, as always. Leonora points that she knows she only likes orchids. Rebeca replies she couldn’t find any, so she brought these thinking she’d like them. Isaura starts her reprimands, and tells Rebeca not to lie. Leonora says it is a very dumb way of wanting to annoy her, and that she doesn’t know why she does it. Rebeca asks her to not misinterpret her, since there was no low intention. Leonora tells her, if they have been living together for so long in that place away from everything and everyone, the best would be to get along in harmony. Leonora leaves and Isaura hands over the vase with the flowers.

     Felipe tells Julian he is determined to walk again. Julian says while there is life, there is hope, as a picture of Mirta is shown. Felipe picks it up and replies, that for some things it is too late.

     Diego talks to Arturo and tells him his parents insist he would prefer to pilot a plane instead of working with them. Arturo says he can’t deny that his passion is to fly, but he is fine there. Diego says that despite that, he should try to look for a job as a pilot, after all some time has already passed since the Alfredo de la Mora incident. Arturo says he may be right, and promises he will try.

     Isaura and Leonora arrive with a boquet of orchids while Rebecca waits at the door. Isaura points out to her that it was easy to find orchids. Leonora tells her to stop it, she doesn’t want to make the problem bigger than it is. Isaura tells her she should tell Felix. Leonora says nonsense, and asks Rebeca to have the plane prepared for a flight to Mexico next day. When she leaves, Isaura warns Rebecca not to continue looking for trouble, and then asks her to arrange the flowers again, and that she will be keeping an eye on her.

     At Don Clemente’s garden, Marisa tells Pascuala she doesn’t want to share her toys with Rodriguito. Pascuala tells her she should and to be nice to Rodrigo since Manolo had to go downtown and asked her to take care of him, the three will play together. She asks Rodrigo to come and help her with some plants, but advises him not to get wet because he has a soar throat. Marisa who was holding a watering can, empties the can on Rodrigo’s head. Pascuala scolds her and asks why she did it. Marisa mouths back it was so he grows like the flowers.

     Arturo gives Don Clemente the title of his house. Clemente can’t believe it and tells Arturo he didn’t need to pay it all off. Arturo says he wanted to be at ease and that he had done enough helping him with Marisa’s expenses. Don Clemente says he only hopes that when the moment comes they have the means to afford the operation. Arturo says he is saving. Abuelo asks Arturo if he misses flying. Arturo tells him he knows better than anyone that it was always his dream. Don Clemente reminds him that fortunately they didn’t suspend his flying license.

     Baltazar tells Rebecca she shouldn’t have messed with the Mrs… if she would’ve told her husband both would be out of the ranch. Rebeca shuts him and asks him to stop whining. The phone rings.. it is Cristina. Rebeca says she is so glad she calls. Cristina announces she is coming to the ranch soon… with a surprise. Rebeca says God listened to her prayers.

     Claudia and Rafael discuss. She wants a new car, but Rafael tells her to wait till end of year. Claudia complains he never gives her what she wants. Rafael answers that is not true, she knows he is investing in the business for their future, and in a couple of years it will be better. Claudia yells back that in a couple of years she will be old, and she won’t need anything she now desires. She then says ok, perfect if he doesn’t give her what she wants, and leaves. Rafael is furious.

     Felix talks on the phone with Cristina as Victor observes. He is glad she is coming back he says. When he hangs, Victor asks if Miss Cristina is coming back to La Escondida as he hands Felix a document. Felix replies yes and please take care of everything for her arrival. Victor says Cristina grew up and decided to live her life as he points Felix to where to sign. Felix says he wishes she lived there. Victor says Sure as he hands him the pen. Felix signs without reading.

     Leonardo asks Leonora why she is stayin at the International Hotel. Leonora says its by Felix’s orders. Leonardo asks her if that’s true, or is it because she wants to because she knows Arturo works there. She says that if she had wanted to see Arturo she would’ve already looked for him. Leonardo asks her not to lie to him, if he has stayed by her side all these years is because he knows he can always tell her the truth and he’s not changing now, if she ever wants him to stop saying the truth just tell him and he’ll leave. He starts to retreat when Leonora apologizes.

     Arturo tells Don Clemente that Nora has reached all her dreams as they look at a picture of her on the paper. She is a great entrepreneur and also a woman of success. Don Clemente tells him to stop torturing himself with her memories. If he’d only forgotten about her, he would’ve had a chance to be happy with Paulina. Arturo says he hasn’t been completely unhappy, because he has his grandpa, his friends and his daughter.

     Jessica reads the headline on the paper about the cosmetics line Leonora Madrigal to Paulina. She admits she is beautiful, but has no soul or feelings, and then adds that everyone knows how she got where she is, and she hopes Arturo forgot her. Paulina remarks that in all these years he hasn’t talked about her again, but she feels he still recalls her and even loves her. Jessica tells her she should be proud of her own accomplishments and not feel inferior to Nora. Paulina picks up the paper and asks Jessica if she knows who she married. Jessica says no, and there are periods when she disappears and nobody knows where she is.

     Roberto and Juan Carlos talk about Felix Palacios. Roberto tells Juan Carlos that he often accompanied Jose Jorge to a place called La Mosca Azul and that there was a lady there who said she could get a picture of Felix Palacios for them, but after Jose Jorge’s murder he doesn’t know what happened. Juan Carlos says it would be a good idea to pay a visit to that place.

     At the doctor’s office, Dr. Santa Cruz says everything is going OK with Marisa, and if all continues that way, in a couple of years they will be able to perform the operation. Arturo says that is enough time to save the money. The doctor adds it will also give them time to plan for the facility and the surgeon. Paulina says all she wants is that Marisa is OK. The doctor assures her Marisa will be cured.

     At the hotel imperial suite, Isaura angrily tells Leonora that the champagne bottle is not cold. Leonora looks at her in disbelief and tells her not to exaggerate things. Besides, since when does she drink champagne. Isaura says that her taste has refined, besides, they payed for the service and so she will call to have the bottle exchanged. Leonora says no because it is not important. Isaura insists, but Leonora tells her it is an order. Leonora leaves and Isaura says to herself she will call anyway, since she doesn’t have anything better to do.

     Manolo brings dinner to Rodrigo but he doesn’t want to eat. Manolo notices he has a fever.

     Back at the hotel, the receptionist talks with Isaura and apologizes about the bottle, and tells her someone will bring a new one. Arturo approaches the desk and asks what’s going on. He explains, and Arturo says he will take the bottle himself.

     Julian, Kathy, Felipe and Ana Maria are having dinner. Julian asks if it is true that the therapist has resigned. Ana Maria says he had some personal issues and had to leave. Felipe says he was a good person. Ana Maria says they have to look for someone. Felipe says he misses Damiana. Julian says it is always feasible to get what we want, right Kathy? Kathy looks back and says of course. Ana Maria and Felipe ask to explain. In comes Damiana. Felipe hugs her. She says she knew about his problem and decided to come and help him.

     Someone knocks at the door of the imperial suite. Leonora opens the door and unexpectedly is face to face with Arturo. He is surprised as well. He says he knew they had a problem with the bottle of champagne they had received. Without taking her eyes off him, she asks Isaura if she called despite her asking not to. Isaura starts to mumble but Leonora tells her they will talk later. Arturo says he’s leaving the bottle. Leonora tells him, so from a pilot he became an employee. Arturo hurt from his ego, holds his pride and says exactly, he has not progressed as much as she has and he sees she has accomplished the oath he made to her father….using her beauty. Leonora answers that he has no right to tell her that because he is no-one in her life.. she has forgotten him. Arturo says “what I ask myself is if you have forgotten this” and pulls her close and kisses her forcefully. Leonora tries to resist, but finally lets herself go with the flow, just in time for him to push her away and see her in the clouds. He smiles cynically when he realizes how she is, and says good bye. Leonora is shocked, stunned and confused.

     Dr. Santa Cruz tells Manolo that Rodrigo will be ok, he has an infection and if they follow her directions he will be fine. Manolo asks if what Rodrido has isn’t a result of the lack of affection and love of a mother.

     Rebecca prepares Cristina’s bedroom with enthusiasm. She orders the servants to put flowers, perfume and fruit plates, just like she likes it. Baltazar tells her he hasn’t seen her so cheerful in a long time, and if she really believes that with Cristina’s arrival things can change. Rebeca says the only thing she knows is that Cristina is grown up and will not put up with Leonora any more.

     Renata talks to Kathy and ask if they had dinner with Felipe and Ana Maria. Kathy confirms and tells her what a great time they had, but the best part was when Damiana arrived. Kathy asks Renata if she isn’t going to have dinner with her husband. Renata says Diego had to stay late at the office. Kathy tells her she can tell things aren’t going well in her marriage. Renata says it’s true, and it’s her fault because she can’t love Diego the way he wants. Kathy asks why she married if she knew what she was getting into. Renata says she thought getting to love Diego would be easier. Kathy asks if she still loves Rafael. Renata says yes. Kathy says she should forget him, he is married and so is she. Renata asks how.

     Rafael tells Tarasco he wishes he could return to the past, when they still lived in Morelia and to the day he met Renata. Tarasco tells him that what he said is not good. Rafael says he knows, but he told him because he’s his friend. Tarasco says that the problem is that Claudia has neglected him too much. Rafael says it is because they’re both too busy in their jobs and so he can’t complain to her.

     Isaura tells Leonora how could she have known that Arturo would be the one bringing the bottle, and that she should accuse him with the hotel manager. Leonora replies she will not make up a scandal for this. Isaura says to Leonora that she will call. Leonora stands up and tells her to mind her own business, and that she is who decides what to do, is it clear or not? Isaura says ok, but she knew that Arturo worked there, and that next time they should stay at a different hotel. Leonora says she doesn’t want to talk about it. Leonora says that maybe she did want to meet Arturo there just to find out if he had changed. Isaura says that according to what they have known, he never flew again after the incident with Alfredo de la Mora. Leonora says she knows, and she also knows how much it meant to him to be a pilot, and to see him now like this serving in a hotel and so far away from his dreams must be terrible for him. Isaura says she shouldn’t pity him, she stopped short of her plans for vengeance with him. Leonora says she had mercy because of his daughter. Isaura says she would never forgive someone who has hurt her so much, “could it be you still love him?” Leonora looks pensively at Isaura . Arturo in the meantime recalls their first night of passion. “I can’t forget her, I still love her” he thinks….

     END

    

Telenovela-World:  Partial Summary 9/17/04  Author: DAA (---)  Date:   09-18-04 13:41 PDT 

     The show starts where we left off last night when Leonora says that maybe she did want to meet Arturo there just to find out if he had changed. Isaura says that according to what they have known, he never flew again after the incident with Alfredo de la Mora. Leonora says she knows, and she also knows how much it meant to him to be a pilot, and to see him now like this serving in a hotel and so far away from his dreams must be terrible for him. Isaura says she shouldn’t pity him, she stopped short of her plans for vengeance with him. Leonora says she had mercy because of his daughter. Isaura says she would never forgive someone who has hurt her so much, “could it be you still love him?” Leonora looks pensively at Isaura. Arturo in the meantime recalls their first night of passion. “I can’t forget her, I still love her” he thinks….

     Diego arrives at Arturo’s office while Arturo is still thinking of Leonora. Diego heard there was a problem with the guest in the Imperial Room. Arturo advises Diego that he will never believe who it was. Leonora.

     Sergio and Claudia are in the Mosca Azul. That miserable singer is up there singing and everyone applauds. Claudia seems irritated and her arms are crossed and she says to Sergio she can’t believe he’d like a place like this. Sergio seems to have had one or two copas de mas. Sergio reminds her that there is no one there that knows them so no one will run with the gossip that they are together to her husband. She pouts and says “like he cares what I do or don’t do”. Sergio tells her that is why she likes to be with him, he listens t her and pays attention to her yadda yadda. Claudia says she has a good time with Sergio, he doesn’t ask her for anything and vice versa. Sergio tells her that she’s also gotten a lot out of this relationship. If it wasn’t’ for him she would never have lasted so long at the Orellano Organization. He’s always covering her back. That way no one will find out what’s in her pretty little head is only a a big empty space. Claudia doesn’t find this so funny and Sergio tells her to calm down, he likes to make her mad so then they can make up (YUCK). She decides to leave and stands up to do so and he tells her to stay, there is no rush as her husband doesn’t care. She tells him he does care or else how do you explain that he wants to have a child with her. Sergio said having a baby is not so hard it’s actually very easy. Claudia says she is not going to sacrifice her freedom for anyone or anything and Sergio reminds her that is why she takes birth control.

     Arturo and Diego are talking and Arturo says he can’t understand why Leonora has to stay precisely in this hotel. Diego doubts it’s a coincidence as she knows his family owns the hotel. Maybe she wanted to run into Arturo. Arturo doubts this. Diego says that now that’s he’s seen Leonora, Arturo can now realize what a good thing he has with Pau. Arturo tells him that in these past 5 years that have passed they’ve led a “normal” relationship but he doesn’t love her. He loves Nora like he did on the first day he met her. He told Diego that he kissed her on an impulse and he didn’t want to but he felt he loved her.

     Claudia arrives at home and Rafa is waiting up because it was late. She asks if he really cares and he answers that she is his wife (he doesn’t say he cares). She says something as a comeback but I didn’t catch it and then she walks out of the room.

     Diego and Arturo are talking still and he says that their relationships are opposite. He says he is the one who loves Renata but she is kind to him but doesn’t love him. Arturo says maybe it’s time they get their own space but Diego says he can’t abandon his parents, his father still needs a lot of help and he is the only one they have. Arturo feels they would understand. Diego then again talks about his relationship saying that he thinks Renata is still in love with Rafa like Arturo is with Nora. Arturo doesn’t know what to tell him. Diego says that the sad part is he doesn’t want to lose her.

     Paulina is kissing a sleeping Marizzilla telling her sweet thinks about how with her treatments she’ll get well. Arturo is looking on in the background. Pau says how proud Marissa’s grandpa would have been of her. She still misses him. She notices Arturo and he slips in to kiss Marissa as well. Pau mentions that Marissa had been a little restless and only just got to sleep. She tells Arturo she is still sad remember her Dad. Arturo tells her what a good man her father was. They remember him fondly for a minute and then she notices Arturo looks sad, she asks how he is and he says he’s fine and walks out of the room. She knows he’s got something on his mind

     CAsilda is moving around the wigs in her room and unlocking the trunk where the Snow White picture is stored and pulls out some of her Tias clothes.

     Renata tells Diego she wants to have a baby and he says no because that would tie them together forever. She seems stumped by this and says “I am your wife”. She tells him to stop feeling less because he has lost his vision, that plenty of other men have lost their vision and moved forward. She reminds him that no one forced her to be with him but Diego says she only feels compassion for him. She is ticked off he is talking to her this way and storms out saying he has really hurt her feelings. Once out of the room he talks to himself saying he hurts himself as well by loving her.

     The maid in Casilda’s house (can’t remember her name) is putting Alejandrita to bed and opens the door to the room and in the dark hallway she sees the ghost of Alejandra who she believes has followed them from Morelia to D.F. It was really Casilda dressed as Alejandra.

     Damiana is sitting around the table with Ana Maria, Renata and Diego. They comment on how happy they are that Damiana is back and that Felipe will recuperate faster with her there. She asks the happy couple how married life is. They say good and she asks where they live. When she hears they live with Ana Maria and Felipe she asks why they don’t live elsewhere. Ana Maria says why somewhere else when here is fine and that it wouldn’t be as comfortable for Diego. Damiana reminds them that “Casado, casa quiero”. They should be on their own. She tells Ana Maria she is being over protective and they should live without interference and asks Diego what he thinks. Diego doesn’t respond but the look on Renata’s face is that she agrees.

     Leonora is congratulated by Alfredo the hairstylist (as opposed to Alfredo de la Mora) on her new cosmetics business and its great success. He asks if she’s seen Arturo and she says yes but it made her so mad. He tells her she needs to learn to forgive or she’ll never live in peace. She tells him how hard it is for her to forgive and all she could remember was how he was responsible for the death of her baby. As she’s saying this Jessica comes in and Alfredo is surprised to see her and she says she always likes to visit him when in D.F. but if she knew he had “other” appointments she wouldn’t have stopped in. Nora tells her, fine, leave then and come another day. Jessica says she’s not talking to her and Nora says not to fake anything, she knows Jessica can’t stand her. Jessica gets a bit rude and Alfredo puts her in her place and tells her to get her hair washed and have some coffee.

     Julian congratulates Arturo on his all inclusive package for the foreign tourism and feels they will be a great success. Arturo is moping and says he hopes so. Julian says he thinks Felipe is right and that Arturo is not happy working at the hotel. Sergio tells him flying is his love.

     At this point I have snow for most of the rest of the show. I’m not sure why the DVR didn’t grab it all but the same thing happened with the BT for Friday as well.

     Aye Papacito!!!!!

 

     Telenovela-World:  PART 2 OF PARTIAL SUMMARY 9/17   Author: Jardinera654 (---)  Date:   09-18-04 21:02 PDT

     Arturo comes home and finds Paulina actually doing Marisa's homework for her. He's a bit perturbed and Paulina says the teacher is giving the kids too much to do. Then Marisa pipes up that she's sick so Mommie's doing it. He asks her why she's playing with her doll then. So Paulina gets upset and he puts Marisa to bed.

     Cristina comes back home to La Escondida and brings her novio: none other than Alfredo de la Mora. Leonora is floored. Alfredo greets her immediately, so Felix is surprised and says he didn't know they knew each other before the wedding. Alfredo says they're both friends from back in Pázcuaro. Felix wonders why Leonora never mentioned it so she says she'll fill him in on the details some other time. They all sit down for a bit and Felix starts out by warning Alfredo he'd better treat his daughter right or else. Then Cristina stops him and she and her dad go into his office to discuss how serious she is about him. She says it's very serious and he gives his blessing. Meanwhile, Alfredo is scoping out the place while Nora is chatting a bit uncomfortably to him.

     Felix gets a call and finds out that the Orellana organization is reopening its investigation into his business dealings. He says to himself that if that Sergio fellow doesn't manage to stop him Orellana will be dealing with him directly.

     Isaura is not keen on having Alfredo around, and is extremely upset that Leonora hasn't taken care of him yet like the others. Leonora explains that she's not ready with him yet; she figures, knowing Alfredo he'll do something to hurt Cristina and Cristina will get rid of him on her own.

     Juan Carlos visits La Mosca Azul hoping he'll get another lead from there. He runs into Dalia and asks her if she remembers Jose Jorge asking questions of her a few years ago and if she knows anything about his death. She answers "No" of course and Hipólito has a waiter take him to a table. As Juan Carlos sits down he notices out of the corner of his eye that Sergio is sitting a few tables away. He doesn't see his boss, though. Victor and Sergio begin talking. Sergio wants back the evidence of the 2 murders that Victor took years ago. Victor refuses saying it's his insurance that Sergio will continue to block the articles about Palacios at the magazine. Sergio gets upset and raises his voice enough that Juan Carlos hears something about himself: "Orellana is no idiot and will know if

there's something amiss in his organization." At that Juan Carlos leaves without Sergio seeing him.

     The next day Juan Carlos calls Sergio into his office and asks what he knows about their past investigation of Palacios but Sergio pretends he doesn't remember it. Then he says he vaguely remembers that the man was no more than a gentleman farmer and exporter of some sort. He didn't seem dangerous. Juan Carlos says there's something fishy about it all to him and he wants Sergio to help him get the investigation going again. Sergio begins to sweat.

     Felix, Leonora and Victor are discussing where to invest his money again and Felix now always lets her decide. Victor no longer has a say in this. He goes out and complains to Rebeca who agrees she and Isaura are interlopers. She tells him to keep quiet about what she is telling him: she and Cristina are exploring what means they might have of getting rid of both Leonora and her stepmother once and for all. He's of course interested.

     Mánolo, Fito and Rodi visit Diana's grave. Rodi wants to know about his mother so Mánolo tells him she was kind, pretty and loved him very much. Fito is not happy about this, but Mánolo asks what else could he have told the little boy, really?

     At La Escondida Leonora tries to warn Cristina that Alfredo is not a nice person, but is cold and very ambicious, and that he'll probably try to hurt her somehow. Cristina better be careful around him. Cristina scoffs at her and says Leonora is just jealous that Alfredo's now her boyfriend.

     Sometime later Leonora is out on the garden balcony when Alfredo sneeks up on her. He pulls her toward him and says "We've got something unfinished from back in Pázcuaro!" Then he grabs and forcibly kisses her. She breaks away from him and slaps him hard. Right then Cristina appears and asks what's going on.........

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     Telenovela-World:  Summary - Monday, Sept. 20  Author: Beatriz (---)  Date:   09-21-04 10:25 PDT       Cristina sees Leonora and Alfredo together and demands to know what is going on between them. Leonora excuses herself and Alfredo uses the opportunity to lie to Cristina. He tells her that Leonora tried to kiss him.

     At the hotel, Diego praises Arturo for initiating a new program to hire blind people.

     At Rodrigo’s birthday party everyone stands around him as they sing songs. The kids try to hit the piñata, except for Marisa who refuses to participate with the others. She stands on the side looking at Rodrigo as if she were upset or annoyed.

     Diego tells Arturo that he worries about Renata because they argue all of the time. Arturo tries to reassure him, but Diego knows that she does not love him. He asks Arturo is he knows that Leonora left the hotel.

     Rodrigo happily lets Marisa play with his soccer ball and she kicks it into the street. Rodrigo chases the ball and is almost run over by none other that Sergio. Sergio nervously gets out of the car as all the guests rush to Rodrigo’s side. Micaela takes the opportunity to introduce Sergio to Rodrigo. He seems to be affected at seeing the child. Once everyone goes back to the party, Micaela reminds Sergio that for Rodrigo Manolo will always be his father because he has taken care of him.

     Angrily pacing around her room, Leonora complains to Isaura that Alfredo tried to kiss her. Isaura calms her down by reminding her that he is not worth the trouble of upsetting Felix. She reassures Leonora that she will take care of him.

     Diego continues to congratulate Arturo for his hard work, especially for promoting the hotel. They both agree that their association with Julian has also been good for the company.

     In her apartment, Paulina and Renata discuss the encounter between Sergio and his son. Both think that he should get closer to his son. Marisa then goes up to Paulina and insists that she play with her. Paulina tries to get Marisa to go to her room, since she is busy talking to Renata. Marisa however refuses to leave and insist (annoyingly) that she play with her. Once she sees Renata at the door, she tells her mother she no longer wants to play. (What a brat!) Paulina looks at Renata as if embarrassed.

     At the hotel, Felipe tells Diego how proud he is of him for his strength and desire to help others. They hug.

     At La Escondida, Rebecca, Cristina and Jazmin talk about Leonora and her past. Cristina tells them that Felix refuses to listen to any negative comments about Leonora. Cristina decides that she will try to talk to him again.

     Alfredo and Isaura talk about each other’s situations. Isaura tells Alfredo that he has not wasted any time in courting Cristina for her money. Alfredo counters with her present situation in Felix’s house and that she is only there because Leonora does not know all the horrible things she has done to her. Isaura tells him that Leonora has this grand lifestyle thanks to her. If it had not been for her, Leonora would be married to that lowly pilot, Arturo. She also tells Alfredo that he should be grateful that Leonora has not completely ruined him. Alfredo threatens Isaura with telling Leonora about her evil deeds against her. Isaura reminds him that he cannot do that to her because of his relationship with Cristina. They talk about what marrying Cristina will represent to Alfredo and his future career as an international singer.

     Alone in her room, Leonora looks at her mother’s picture and thinks about her recent encounter with Arturo. She tells herself that she must forget his love and kisses, even though he is the only man that she has ever loved. As she cries, Felix enters her room and gently asks her what is troubling her. She tells him not to pay attention to her tears, because she was just remembering things. He asks her about her sewing machine and about her father. She tells him that her father would have been happy to know she had married him. She also tells him she misses her baby and he asks her if she would like to have her remains brought to La Escondida. Leonora’s face changes to one of amazement and happiness. She cannot believe that he would do such a wonderful thing for her. She thanks him for being so generous with her. He tells her that he loves her and they hug.

     In Mexico City, Casilda enters her living room and asks Leonardo what he is thinking about. He responds that he was thinking about the picture that Isaura has with Leonora as a child and marvels at the resemblance between Leonora and Alejandra. She assures him that it is just a coincidence as he thinks ‘You’re never going to tell me that you’re first cousins are you?’ He leaves the room and Casilda mentally admits they do look alike.

     At La Escondida, Isaura looks at the picture of Leonora as a child and thinks they are exactly alike. She is glad that she did what she did because thanks to her, Leonora has all she does. She looks at herself in the mirror and actually wipes off some of the lipstick on her teeth (but doesn’t get if all off!).

     Cristina attempts again to talk to Felix about Leonora’s past, but he quickly stops her. He tells her that she will respect Leonora and reminds her that he does not care about her past. Cristina has no choice, but to stay quiet.

     Arturo tells Marisa a bedtime story about a pilot, as Paulina looks at them from the doorway.

     Pascuala congratulates Pepe Luis on his new promotion and asks if now he will think about the future and a family. She asks him if he likes her, but he nervously chatters nonsense and leaves.

     In his garden, Felix tells Cesar to prepare rooms for some visitors that are not to be seen. Once alone, he thinks about his love for Leonora and tells himself that he should not doubt her nor care about her past.

     Micaela is surprised that Paulina has not been able to find any information about Covadonga’s acting career, especially since she was so famous in her time.

     Ana Maria congratulates Diego on the project for the blind and he tries to convince her to tell Felipe about her articles. Meanwhile, in Felipe’s office his assistant thanks him for accepting her as she is and not having to wear the blonde wig any longer.

     Ana Maria asks Diego about his problems with Renata and tells him that he will soon live alone with her because they are going to move out. Later, Felipe enters the office where Arturo is and tells him that Diego needs to be more independent. Arturo agrees to stay with him at the hotel. Felipe asks him about his desire to fly again, but he says he needs to continue with life.

     Victor tells Felix that his pilot just quit. Felix cannot understand what the problem was and Victor tells him that some people just do not want to live there because it is so isolated. Felix tells him to find a new one fast.

     Casilda holding up two drawings (one of her & one of her Madrina – Very funny!) faces them off against each other as they argue back and forth. It is mostly of her Madrina telling her how ugly she is and has always been. Casilda tells ‘her’ that she named her daughter Alejandra so that at least one Alejandra would love her.

     At work, Paulina looks at Felix’s picture and tells Juan Carlos that she remembers that Jose Jorge had given her that picture to scan before his death.

     In his office, Felipe thinks about the time Joaquin (his father) had gone to visit him while he was in a coma. He decides to look for him and tells his assistant. She tells him that Ana Maria and Julian had tracked him a long time ago.

     Sergio and Paulina argue about her report on Covadonga’s career. She challenges him and tells him that she will do the article on her spare time and present it to the committee and have them decide. He stops her and calms her down, lying to her that he is upset because he was affected by seeing his son. She leaves and his thinks that he had to lie to her to stop her from running to Juan Carlos on him.

     Ana Maria tells Felipe that she will help him find his father. At home, Arturo and Paulina talk about Diego and Renata. Paulina also admits that she is overprotecting Marisa.

     Leonora tells Felix that she will go with him to Mexico. They discuss their upcoming five-year wedding anniversary and she tells him she just wants to celebrate with him quietly.

     Juan Carlos thinks about Jose Jorge’s strage death and the picture of the unidentified man. He decides to investigate.

     Casilda dressed as her madrina has a discussion with herself. As she retreats upstairs, Luisa sees her and screams at the top of her lungs. Leonardo tries to calm her down and Casilda asks her if she is going crazy.

     Arturo tells his grandfather about Diego and Renata’s situation.

     Ana Maria and Felipe tell Renata and Diego that they are moving out. Julian and Kathy tell them that they have decided to get married and move to Morelia. All of them are happy.

     Arturo takes Paulina to work and Juan Carlos asks to speak with Arturo. He asks Arturo to help him decipher some documents.

     Paulina and Renata talk about the situation with her parents and in-laws. She is scared about her feelings for Diego and wonders if they will ever change.

     Claudia overhears Juan Carlos tell Micaela about Arturo helping him with an investigation.

     In Mexico, Felix leaves the hotel room and Isaura asks Leonora why she insists on staying in that hotel. Leonora tells her that she cannot tell Felix about Arturo. Isaura challenges her by telling that if she wanted to she could find a way to stay at another hotel.

 

     Telenovela-World:  SUMMARY 9/18: [correction- 9/21/04] Tuesday  Author: Jardinera654 (---)  Date:   09-22-04 11:29 PDT 

     (This begins with new scenes. --Additions/corrections accepted.)

     Casilda and Alejandrita are with Leonardo and Leonora, and Isaura in her office. They’ve met him there to go to lunch. Leonardo says he cannot get over how much his daughter looks like Leonora. Leonora asks Leonardo to help him launch her new line of cosmetics and he suggests using Juan Carlos’ magazines. She loves the idea. —Arturo lets Diego know he’s doing an outside auditing of Juan Carlos’ organization’s books. He assures him that his first priority is of course the hotel. Diego says it’s no problem and that his dad couldn’t be happier with Arturo’s work there. Diego then confesses his doubts at his father’s leaving him in charge of the hotel business, but Arturo says it was a terrific thing. He says his father had shown him how much confidence he really has to have left his entire life’s work to him like this. On the other hand, he wonders if Diego is actually worried about how his parent’s moving and leaving him alone with Renata might not actually work out for the better. Diego says he doesn’t know what to think about Renata or what she feels for him other than affection but it isn’t love.

     Juan Carlos is waiting around a La Mosca Azul when a man, seemingly Felix Palacios, appears. It’s apparent that this must be the man in his picture and it does turn out to be Palacios. He overhears the men talking and finds out he’s staying at the Hotel International. He follows them all there. –Arturo explains to Paulina that Orellana has hired him to do an audit of his organizations’ books. He tells her it’s to be a confidential audit and no one is to know. She assures him she’ll be discreet. Then he goes into Marisa’s room to kiss her goodnight.

     Juan Carlos calls out to Felix Palacios in the hotel lobby and Palacios turns and stares at him menacingly. At that moment, Leonora appears, greets Juan Carlos and kisses him. Leonardo mentions they were just discussing launching her new line of cosmetics with his group. He says he’s happy to help in any way he can. Then Leonora introduces Felix as her husband and Juan Carlos invites them all to join him for dinner. At first, Felix declines, but Leonora coaxes him to join them. –Arturo sees that Marisa is having trouble breathing and rushes her to the hospital.—Juan Carlos stays back and returns the knowing stare then goes to catch up with the others. Felix tells his men to watch Juan Carlos while he finds out what Orellana really wants from him. --Dr. Santa Cruz tells Arturo and Paulina that Marisa may need an emergency operation if she doesn’t respond to treatment right away. --Damiana suggests that Ana Marie continue her writing but to now do so under her real name. Damiana also agrees to accompany Don Felipe and Ana Marie to Morelia.

     At dinner, Orellana asks Palacios to consider an interview. He believes him to be more than a simple farmer, rather a very important individual. Felix says he doesn’t know if his schedule will allow him time. Juan Carlos then accompanies Leonora to the elevator. Felix and Leonardo finish their meal. He tells Leonardo that giving interviews doesn’t sit well with him and that he’s not inclined to give the interview for security reasons, as Leonardo’s well aware. --At the magazine, Sergio is going crazy figuring out which compromising files he’ll have to hide from Arturo. Claudia complains that now Paulina will really be a pain because Arturo’s her husband, after all. At that, Sergio looks up and seems to have thought of something. –Leonora tries to persuade her husband to give the interview. She says she understands his desire for security, but he simply doesn’t need to discuss La Escondido. His security team is very efficient she assures him. Anyway, it would be better if he gives the interview and worse for him if he doesn’t. This way he controls the image people will have of him. She knows this from her experience.

     Casilda lays out her mother’s clothes and wig. She is talking to the suit on the divan when Luisa walks in on her. Casilda screams at her and declares that she’s found these things and they smell so much they need to be aired-out from time to time. (Luisa should have done this already.) Luisa offers to bring her tea but Casilda declines and waits for her to leave, and then she turns around, smiles at “Alejandra” again, and winks knowingly.

     At La Escondida Alfredo is gossiping with the three women. He says that Cristina’s right about Leonora’s being a gold-digging social climber. Jasmín defends Leonora, however, saying she’s a well-known fashion model who’s become a successful woman entrepreneur with her cosmetics line. Cristina says that doesn’t mean she didn’t necessarily marry her father out of greed. Alfredo clucks at Jasmín and says he knows how Leonora can fool people from his time with her in Pátzcuaro. She can coax people and make them believe anything. Just look at how she got Jasmín. Then he tells Jasmín she really had better “vaccinate” herself against Leonora.

     Luisa thinks to herself that it was better she found Casilda like this than other people if she’s acting crazy. -- When Leonardo returns home, he thinks it strange that Felix should be so paranoid at giving interviews. It’s almost as if he’s hiding something. Then he thinks better of it and says to himself that no, Felix is really a good man. Luisa tells him then about her experience earlier with Casilda.

     Alone, Isaura is thinking she’ll have to get back into Casilda’s good graces in order to keep her under control. Casilda knows too many things about her. It won’t be soon before it will occur to Casilda to bring them up again to her.

     Leonardo asks Casilda about what Luisa has told him. However, in her most cloyingly sweet voice ever she tries to persuade Leonardo that it isn’t she who’s crazy but Luisa. She only took out the clothing to accommodate Luisa. She’s been worried for Luisa a thinks Luisa needs to see a doctor.

     Arturo accepts Diego’s financial assistance should Marisa need an emergency operation. He says he’d risk his life for that of his daughter’s. Paulina prays to God for his help. –Leonora wakes up from a nightmare: the same bad dream about finding out she’d lost her baby at birth.

     Dr. Santa Cruz comes out from treating Marisa and tells Arturo she’s very delicate but out of danger. Apparently, she will need an operation much sooner than they’d planned. He promises Paulina that whatever it costs he’ll be there for her and for Marisa. They’ll all manage.

     Leonardo, Casilda, Isaura, Alejandrita and Leonora are all in her office the next day. The secretary tells Leonora that someone’s been waiting to see her for a while. Leonora’s visitor introduces herself as her midwife. She’s there to find her old friend, Isaura, who’s shocked to see her there. Faustina looks at the picture of Leonora in her youth and says she swears that’s the little girl in the office. Is that not her daughter? She keeps repeating how the little girl could pass for her daughter. Casilda angrily replies it’s her daughter and not Leonora’s. Then Isaura takes Faustina outside to “catch up on old times.” Outside Faustina wants money to stay quiet. Isaura warns her she’ll go to jail with Isaura as an accomplice. She insists the now rich Leonora would love to know about how Isaura switched the two babies if Isaura won’t pay her to keep quiet. So, finally Isaura agrees to pay her that night. Faustina will meet her in the hotel and nowhere else. She warns Isaura not to try anything smart because she’s the one who holds the handle of the frying pan (the trump card).

     Leonardo is moping and Casilda wonders why? Leonardo wonders why Casilda had to be so rude again to Leonora and she says she’s tired of him taking Leonora’s side in everything. As far as she’s concerned, Leonora arranged for the old woman to be there just to make them both feel uncomfortable. She’s like that she says. Leonardo claims she’s exaggerating. She storms off angrily.

     Felix has a surprise for Leonora for their 5-year wedding anniversary. She only wants something simple like the orchid he first gave her. He says he’s got something else she’ll love so much it’ll knock her for a loop. –Meanwhile, Isaura visits Casilda and begs for her pardon. She cries about how it brought back memories to see the woman who helped her deliver Casilda’s baby. Casilda gives in and Isaura acts so excited and relieved to hear it.

     Don Felix agrees to Juan Carlos’ interview and tells his bodyguards there’ll be no photos taken and that they’ll need to watch Orellana carefully. Diego and his mother get on the elevator with Leonora. She stays quiet and acts as if she doesn’t know whom they are. She hears Diego discuss how ill Arturo’s child is and which hospital she’s in. Then as she leaves the elevator, Diego catches a whiff of her special perfume and asks his mother for a description of the woman leaving. He confirms that was Leonora and explains she’s the reason Arturo is not happy in his marriage.

     Leonora tells Felix she’s got to go out to visit somebody and he’ sends his bodyguard with her. She goes to the hospital and asks the charge nurse about Captain Sandoval’s daughter. The nurse explains about Marisa’s birth defect and her pending operation. Marisa, she assures her, is out of danger for the time being. So Leonora leaves but as she turns to go, she notices Paulina approaching her and stops. –End-

 

     Telenovela-World:  Summary September 22, 2004  Author: Marietta (---)  Date:   09-22-04 20:05 PDT 

     This episode opens as Leonora leaves the hospital. She and Paulina face each other. Paulina asks: What are you doing here? Leonora answers: This is a hospital. I'm visiting a patient. What do you think?

     Sergo tells Claudia that thanks to her having overheard the conversation between Micaela and Juan Carlos about Arturo's review of the administration of the magazine company, Sergio has been able to get everything under control. Claudia wonders how Victor has been able to pressure Sergio to act against Juan Carlos. Sergio tells her to mind her own business and to take away the incriminating files.

     Claudia stands at the counter near Micaela's desk. Renata arrives. Claudia tells Renata that she is bitter because Claudia is with Rafa and that Renata had to settle for Diego and has never gotten over it. Renata says that she is in fact angry because Claudia has not brought Rafa happiness. And, any way, she got out of the way, leaving Rafa to Claudia. Claudia leaves in a huff and Micaela tells Renata how good it was that she put Claudia in her place.

     Isaura sits with Casilda in her living room. Casilda acts very strange, appearing to be two people. Isaura asks if she is feeling ok.

     Micaela gives documents to Arturo, including the incriminating files that Claudia left on the counter.

     Casilda has a delusional conversation with Alejandra. Casilda/Alejandra discuss Alejandra's dislike of Isaura, who stood in her way of marrying Jacobo after Nora's mother's death. Alejandra says that no one must know her sin (having a child out of wedlock). Casilda says that she is not a sin. Alejandra then says that no one must know that Nora and Casilda are half-sisters.

     Felix asks Juan Carlos why he would want to interview a simple farmer. Juan Carlos says that there are rumors afoot that Felix has engaged in some dirty businesses. Why not clarify it? Felix agrees, saying he has nothing to hide. Juan Carlos is pleased. Felix insists that they have the interview at La Escondida (the location of which won't be disclosed), that no photos be taken and that he, Felix, be able to review the interview before its publication. Juan Carlos replies that the interview is not a subject for negotiation but that there will be no photos.

     Alejandra/Casilda sits petting the cat, saying that it was the best company of her life. Casilda is hurt. Casilda hears the door, gathers Alejandra's clothes but drops a wig as Leonardo comes in. He picks up the wig.

     Juan Carlos calls Jessica to leave a message. He tells her that he is leaving the city for an assignment for the magazine. Arturo comes in and tells Juan Carlos that he has found errors in the administration of the company.

     Faustina, the midwife, complains to Isaura that she has provided too little money. She tells Isaura to find more. Leonora enters the room. Faustina tells Leonora that she wants to tell her a secret from the past. Isaura looks horrified. Leonora suggests that Faustina leave them alone.

     Leonora tells Isaura that she sees that something is being hidden. She asks Isaura to tell her what it is. Isaura announces to Leonora that she and Casilda are half-sisters.

     Leonardo asks Casilda if she is all right. Casilda explains that she misses Alejandra. Therefore she wears her clothes and wigs -- it's a way to feel closer to her. She then tells Leonardo that Alejandra was her mother, but that Alejandra rejected her because she was ugly and because she was ashamed of being a single mother.

     Leonardo tells Casilda that he knew, that Isaura had once told him. Casilda asks if he knows who her father was. She says that this was the real source of Alejandra's pain. Her father was Jacobo Guzman, Alejandra's sister's husband.

     Leonora asks Isaura if Casilda knows that Jacobo was her father. Isaura tells her that Casilda learned shortly before Alejandra's death. Leonara is thrilled to learn that she is Casilda's half-sister, but wants to know why they didn't tell her sooner. If only she had known she would have tried to be close to Casilda, that neither of them would have had to be so alone. Isaura tells her that Casilda didn't want the truth to be revealed. And does Leonardo know?

     Leonardo is shocked to hear that Casilda and Leonora are half-sisters. Casilda explains that Alejandra preferred Nora for her beauty. Alejandra hated her, says Casilda. She never loved her.

     Isaura tells Leonora that Leonardo thinks that Leonora and Casilda are cousins. Casilda was afraid of what the people in Morelia would say if they knew the truth. Leonora wonders why Jacobo didn't recognize Casilda. Isaura explains that he didn't now. Nora is happy. Now she understands why Alejandrita looks so much like her. She's ecstatic that she has a niece.

     Juan Carlos says to Arturo: "Then my suspicions were correct? Could the problems simply be errors?" Arturo says he can't be sure but suspects that the problems may have been intentional. Juan Carlos is going to have to investigate it further.

     Clauda and Rafa eat dinner. Sergio calls to ask Claudia what she did with the files he gave her. She's not sure and looks worried.

     Dr. Santa Cruz and Paulina talk. Paulina is grateful for the fine work of the physicians and personnel at the hospital and for Dr. Santa Cruz' help with Paulina's battle with alcoholism. Dr. Santa Cruz reminds her that she had an alcoholic mother. She then asks Paulina if she is concerned about her meeting with Leonora. Paulina says yes, that she has a bad feeling about it and fears that Arturo thinks about Leonora all the time.

     Leonora tells Isaura that now she understands Alejandra's attitude about many things. Isaura tells her that when her mother died, Alejandra came around. But Jacobo rejected her, for a second time, and then married Isaura.

     Felix arrives and Leonora tells him about the news that she and Casilda are half sisters. They decide to go all together to Casilda and Leonardo's house.

     Cathy and Julian are happy that they are getting a second chance at love. Julian recalls their eagerness as young people to marry. He suggests that they marry again. Cathy is surprised. Julian drops to his knees. Cathy tells him to stop, to get up, but Julian insists. He asks if she accepts. She says, "Yes, of course!"

     Leonora tells Leonardo that she wants to talk with Casilda. He suggests that she wait. Casilda is very nervous. He tells Leonora, Isaura and Felix about how he found Casilda dressed in Alejandra's clothes. They agree that this is not the time to confront Casilda with the truth that she is Leonora's half-sister. Felix suggests that they all go to La Escondida. There Casilda can rest. Leonora can take care of Casilda and Alejandrita.

     Isaura calls Faustina and tells her they need to talk. They agree to meet at a cafeteria. Isaura is standing in the kitchen and sees a juicy red apple. This reminds her of her earlier use of poison, against Alejandra. She takes a big bite and smiles.

     Leonora wants to see her niece. She kisses Alejandrita as she sleeps. Now she understands their ressemblence and her great love for Alejandrita. Leonardo notes that Alej. loves her too. Leonora then says that seeing her reminds her of her own baby, who would have been the same age. It's been so difficult to forget. But now she has Alejandrita to protect and Casilda to care for.

     Claudia asks Micaela if she knows where the missing files are. Micaela says that now that Claudia mentions it, they are in Arturo's hands.

     Isaura goes to the cafeteria. She sits down and puts poison into one of the cups of coffee that have been brought to her. Faustina comes in and sits down. Faustina wants more money. Isaura tells her they need to be discrete and that she will leave first and then Faustaina can follow after she has finished her coffee. Isaura leaves the table as Faustina drinks up. Isaura watches from behind a wall as Faustina gets up, staggers and falls to the ground. Isaura hears someone declare that Faustina has no vital signs, that she is dead.

     Claudia cannot find the files. Sergio slaps her and calls her an idiot. Juan Carlos now has all of the documents that show Sergio's actions against the business.

     At La Escondida: Felix, Leonora, Isaura, Christina, Fatima, Alfredo, Juan Carlos, Casilda, Alejandrita, Leonardo, Rebecca, Baltasar, the security guards and Victor. Felix arranges for Leonardo and his family to stay in a bungalo on the estate. Alejandrita wants to stay and play with Leonora, but Casilda gives Leonora a look of jealousy and warning. Leonora tells Alej. that they will play later.

     Juan Carlos retires to a guest room. Later Victor asks Felix whether it's such a good idea to give Juan Carlos an interview. Felix says not to worry, that controlling the information is better than letting rumors fly. He says further that Juan Carlos is made of flesh and bones, like other men, and has a price.

     Leonora and Isaura discuss Casilda. Leonora remains enthusiastic about the possibility of a reconciliation. Isaura is less certain. Alejandrita arrives to visit Leonora.

     Faustina is in the hospital, not dead but hooked up to monitors. The doctors are wondering about her prospects and her identity.

     Juan Carlos asks Felix if indeed tomoatoes and avacados are his main crops. He says, yes, usually. Juan Carlos wonders why Felix doesn't market these crops. They agree to visit the fields the following day. Alfredo arrives. Juan Carlos recognizes him and says hello. Felix identifies Alfredo as Christina's boyfriend.

     At dinner, Leonardo says it's time for his little doll, Alejandrita, to go to bed. They leave. Juan Carlos leaves to rest before his trip with Felix to the fields, the following day. Christina suggests that they all play cards. Casilda is left at the table alone. Leonora goes to comfort her, to tell her that she can always count on Leonora. Casilda says that she'll never need help. Her godmother didn't love her. And she only came to the estate because Leonardo asked her to.

     Juan Carlos is in Felix's study, taking photos of documents. He hides as Victor comes in. Victor phones Sergio and tells him that he is concerned about Juan Carlos' presence there. He says that he fears that Juan Carlos will find out about their role in the death of Jorge Jose. Juan Carlos looks stricken as he hears this.

 

     No episode Thursday, 9/23/04

 

     Telenovela-World:  ***Summary, Friday, September 24***  Author: DAA (---)  Date:   09-25-04 14:06 PDT

     Casilda and Nora are talking and Nora is telling Casilda she will always be by her side for whatever she may need. Casilda says that she has never needed her before, si. She remembers her mother didn¡¦t care about Nora and there is no reason she would need to, si. She says if she is at La Escondida it is at Leonardo¡¦s insistence and walks away.

     Juan Carlos secretly goes into Felix¡¦s office and starts taking pictures of papers in files. Victor is coming down the hall and JC hides. Victor makes a call to Sergios and tells him about JC being at La Escondida and tells Serg he hopes that no one discovers they had anything to do with the death of Jose Jorge. The camera shoots across the room to the look on JC¡¦s face. Victor tells Serg that so far JC doesn¡¦t suspect that he is working with them. He ends the call with Sergio telling him he¡¦ll keep him advised of what happens. After Victor leaves the room J.C comes out of his hiding spot.

     Leonora wins at cards again. Alfredo says it¡¦s almost like she has a pact with the devil. Cristina says she doesn¡¦t mind losing because they say ¡¥unlucky at cards, lucky at love¡¨. You can tell Felix is not amused by this. Leonora says she believe in that saying and Alfredo asks Leonora if SHE is lucky at both and Felix breaks in and says of course she is, she has him by her side. Felix receives a call from Columbia and leaves the room. Alfredo won¡¦t drop the subject and says that Felix¡¦s words are nice but to be lucky at both you have to have love corresponded in both direction and re-asks his question to Leonora, is she lucky at both. She very graciously excuses herself saying she doesn¡¦t want to waste anymore time. After she leaves Cristina says she is sure Leonora doesn¡¦t love her father and Alfredo says Leonora is not capable of loving anyone unlike Alfredo who loves Cris with all his soul (FUCHI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

     Juan Carlos is still snooping and we hear him thinking to himself that with these photos of these files he has all the proof he needs that Felix¡¦s business aren¡¦t as clean as he¡¦d like everyone to believe. He still can¡¦t believe Sergio is involved in the death of Jose Jorge. He leaves Felix¡¦s office undetected.

     Leonora is thinking alone in her room how she lost her daughter but that life has given her a great present in the sister and her niece. She¡¦d love to tell Alejandrita she is her Aunt and Casilda that she is her sister but now is not the time. She wonders if Arturo¡¦s daughter is doing better.

     The doctor is releasing Marissa. Pau and Aruto are very happy. The doctor tells Arturo she knows it will be tough as Marissa¡¦s new meds are expensive but that it is the best treatment available to cure the problem. Arturo says he and Pau are ready to make any sacrifice for the well being of their daughter.

     Felix has given Leonora a plane for their anniversary. She is shocked and says it is too much but Felix insists. Alejandrita tells her how pretty her plane is and asks her daddy to buy her one and everyone gets a chuckle out of it. Felix advises that Victor is in the process of getting her a pilot. She gets a pensive look maybe a bit of concern maybe a bit of melancholy and looks away.

     Diego and Arturo enter the office and Diego is again mentioning how much Arturo misses flying (maybe if all these people stopped dwelling on the past all the time they could fix their lives UGH). Of course, as we¡¦ve heard a thousand times before Arturo replies that flying was his life. But now that Marissa is out of the hospital it is time to work hard so that he can pay her treatment. He says it with renewed vigor as he is pleased his daughter is doing well.

     Renata is telling Pau how she hopes her relationship with Diego goes well. Pau tells her they both have to put in their part and work hard. Renata tells Pau how happy she is about Marissa getting out of the hospital. Pau mentions she is still trying to find out info on Dona Cova¡¦s career and can¡¦t seem to find anything. Maybe Juan Carlos can help, no one knows where he went though,

     Juan Carlos tells Felix the interview is over but wishes he could have had a photo. Felix reminds him that was the condition of the interview and JC concedes. JC thanks Felix and Felix says he hopes he has showed him who the real Felix Palacios is. JC says he now has that very very clear. When JC leaves Felix tells Victor how he only gave him what he wanted him to see and Victor says he hope so. (how smart can Felix be leaving all that stuff around???)

     At the front door Leonardo runs out to say goodbye to JC and JC tells him he has found things no one would believe and that Felix is not clean and much less his businesses. Leo says he knows Felix and he is a good man. JC tells him to be very careful; men like Felix are experts at showing more than one face. Leo is left with doubts.

     Felix asks Victor what about Leonora¡¦s pilot and Victor says he¡¦s talking to someone about it and is waiting to hear back.

     Arturo is with his old boss and the guy tells him about an offer as a private pilot. Arturo would have to leave D.F. and live near the coast, would he be interested? Yes, says Arturo, he is interested (are we surprised LOL??).

     Arturo and Pau are talking about the job. She asks if he¡¦d leave the hotel from one day to the next and he says he¡¦d have to talk with Diego but yes. She says this is the opportunity he has been waiting for all these return to return to flying and he says it really is. The only thing that is in doubt is that they want him to sign a contract for 1 year. She is concerned about him being out of the city for one year and he says they can visit him and he can visit them but he won¡¦t do anything if it will affect Marissa. She said the doctor is on her way over to check on Marissa and they should talk to her about it and get her opinion.

     JC is looking at the old pic of Felix that Paulina has on her computer. He says it to a CD and removes it from her computer. He now knows that Jose Jorge died for having this picture. He doesn¡¦t want to put anyone at risk. He will now take charge of this.

     The doc has looked at Marissa who is doing very well at home. Arturo and Pau ask her opinion about the job and she thinks it would be wonderful to take Marissa out of the contamination of the city and near the coast. If the offer is serious, they should really consider it. It¡¦s hard to make such a radical decision. Arturo tells Pau she¡¦d have to resign and she says if it¡¦s for the good of their daughter there is no problem.

     Juan Carlos is walking in the halls and greets Jessica outside of Claudia¡¦s cubicle. Clau is all ears as she listens to them. Jess asks him what is wrong, ever since he started working on this new story he has been distant. He says he knows but he got excellent results on his trip. She asked what the story is but he said it is too early to tell her. But when this is all done he wants to marry her. She is thrilled and says they should celebrate in with a wonderful dinner out and they leave. After they leave Claudia runs in his office and finds an extra set of keys to his house in his desk and she takes them.

     As they walk out of the building JC asks Jess if she has her car and she says yes. He says it¡¦s a bit early yet so he¡¦d like to head home and shower and change before dinner and then he¡¦ll pick her up. She says that¡¦s fine but would he accompany her to pick up a dress she¡¦s having worked on so she can wear it tonight. They decide to walk to pick up the dress and then walk back to their cars.

     Claudia is in Sergios office and he is very happy that she has brought him Juan Carlos¡¦ keys. He asked if JC was heading home and she said no JC isn¡¦t heading home, Jessica wanted to go out to dinner. Serg insults Claudias intelligence once again and leaves for JC¡¦s house.

     Diego congratulates Arturo and supports him. He should be loyal to his dream of flying, especially if it helps Marissa. He will miss Arturo though. Arturo will try and get back to help him frequently.

     Sergio, dressed from head to toe in black, even cap, is in JC¡¦s apartment. He starts going through his things and finds the files quickly. He rummages through them and realizes he¡¦s got the right ones and kisses them. He is thrilled. Serg starts to stick them in his briefcase but hear¡¦s keys in the door. He runs to hide. JC comes in and seems tired. He makes a call to Comandante Villanueva who is out. He doesn¡¦t leave a message telling the receptionist that he¡¦d rather deal directly with the comandante. He then calls Jess and says he¡¦s stressed and tense and would prefer if she comes over and they dine at his house. He says he¡¦s tense due to things he found out on his trip. He¡¦ll be waiting for her. He heads to the bathroom and fills the hot tub with water.

     Sergio begins to slip out and he sees JC¡¦s briefcase and starts going through it. He finds the file with the old pic of Felix that JC just got off of Pau¡¦s computer. He realizes that JC must know everything. He also finds JC camera phone which is what JC had used to take the pictures of the files when at La Escondida. Sergio is making all kinds of crazy dumb faces.

     Next we see JC in the bathroom (well hot tub room) and he hears a noise. He assumes it is Jessica and all of a sudden he sees Serg. He asks what he is doing there. It is clear that Sergio has gone a bit off the deep end. He says he realizes that JC knows everything that he is involved in the death of Jose Jorge and that he works with Palacios people and that they are responsible for the funny money movements a the organization Orellana. JC asks him why he did it. Sergio starts screaming why? Why? Why? You don¡¦t even know. He tells JC that JC is the most powerful, the best, the honorable, the incorruptible and who is always behind him in the shadows, anonymously? He is. JC is always good and the famous, and Serg? He says ¡§I don¡¦t even exist¡¨. JC says he feel sorry for him (me das lastima) I always treated you like a friend, a brother. Sergio starts some strange maniacal laughing spewing how he also killed Diana and Pau¡¦s dad because they stupidly found out about Jose Jorge. JC asks him ¡§How could you?¡¨ and hits Serg in the face with his fist. Serg falls and then gets up like a mad man, laughs his crazy laugh and slam into JC pushing him back first into the hot tub where he screams over and over, DIE, DIE. DIE. He drowns JC and now JC is dead. We see Serg sitting in a squat laughing, crying, crazy and out of control. He starts cleaning up around the deck, drying it down, wiping finger prints. Takes JC¡¦s clothes off and drys them with the blow dryer and lays them out on the bench as if JC had taken off his own clothes. He takes the CD player that is plugged into the wall and drops it into the hot tub to make the whole thing look like an accident. On his way out he realizes he¡¦s left fingerprints when he looked for the files, he starts wiping everything down and then wipes down JC¡¦s briefcase. He takes his own briefcase and leaves. (I¡¦ve got to say I loved JC and am really sorry to see him go ƒ¼)

     Victor has the new pilot so he can meet everyone. As Felix says come in, Leonora is walking down the stairs all of a sudden she spots Arturo and is shocked. She seeks back up the stairs. Arturo introduces himself to Felix and Felix asks how his trip was and how he liked the plane. Art says the plane is great and all was in order. Felix is glad because he gave that plane to his wife as a gift. Felix asks Rebecca to get her.

     Jessica shows up at JC¡¦s and the lights are still biking from the power surge, she calls for him and he doesn¡¦t answer.

     Leonora tells Rebecca to please let Felix know she has a terrible headache and can¡¦t come down. She¡¦ll meet the pilot another time. After Rebecca leaves her room she asks herself what on earth is Arturo doing there as her pilot.

     Jessica goes into the bathroom, sees JC (who gratefully the don¡¦t show us) and SCREAMS.

     Sergio is drunk on the floor in his apartment with a bottle of booze and in his bathroom crying that Juan Carlos left him no other way out. Because he was stupid and arrogant and always has to be the best he died. He left him no way out. He repeats this a lot, we can see Serg is off in la la land and it¡¦s not just the booze. He says how he left no clues and it will look like an accident but then cries about what a horrible death it was. He tells us he¡¦ll take all this proof he stole from JC and will put it in a safe place because he¡¦ll use it later. Again he cries about JC dying being his own fault.

     Isaura asks Leonora why they can¡¦t go down for dinner and Leonora tells her because they brought her new pilot and guess who it is? Isaura says ¡§ Aye, Jesus, quien?¡¨ as if she has to ask, she already seems to know from Leonora¡¦s expression¡KIt¡¦s Arturo Sandoval. Felix knocks on the door and Leonora tells him the same story as Rebe, she¡¦s got a terrible headache and need to rest, she asks Isaura to get her some pills.

     Rebecca is showing Arturo his bungalow and explaining how there are two on prop but Felix¡¦s compadre and family are in the other. It is independent from the house with its own kitchen, etc. Art asks if there is somewhere to do shopping and she tells him she¡¦ll have someone take him to San Sebastian tomorrow. Arturo confirms he won¡¦t meet Felix¡¦s wife and Rebecca repeats the story of the headache but warns Arturo that the bosses wife is very special (muy especial) and she can be pushy and capricious.

     At the dinner table Alfredo says he¡¦s leaving early the next morning for his concert. Felix will be sure his plane is ready for him. Leo is going to leave as well; they¡¦ll leave at 6 am. Leo asks if Isaura and Leonora will be down and Rebeca said she is taking plates to their rooms as Leonora was not feeling well. He says Casilda and Alejandrita ate in their rooms as well. After Alfredo leaves the table, Felix asks Leo how Casilda is feeling and he tells him she¡¦s more tranquil. Felix says that he knew the country would be good for her but the look on Leo¡¦s face tells us he¡¦s not so sure.

     Paulina is talking to Don Clemente and she is telling him she¡¦s a bit nervous. This move is a big change for everyone. He says he¡¦ll miss them. Her cell phone rings and its Jessica telling her that she found JC¡¦s body. He¡¦s dead and died in an accident. Pau doesn¡¦t know what to say.

     It¡¦s the next day and Isaura can tell that Leonoara didn¡¦t sleep well. Just knowing Arturo is in the house kept her from being able to shut her eyes. Isaura said it was Victor who hired him. Leonora doesn¡¦t know what to do. Maybe Arturo took the job on purpose to be near her. Isaura is going downstairs to investigate but Leonora begs her not to let Arturo see her.

     We see Arturo signing the one year contract. Victor tells him there are huge financial penalties for leaving early. He said he won¡¦t quit, he loves to fly and the salary is great. Victor says they¡¦ve had problems with pilots staying on in the past because they don¡¦t always enjoy living so far away. Arturo says that his daughter is ill and the doctor recommended they move near the sea as it will be healthy for their daughter. Victor asks what his wife thinks and he says she does it for their daughter as well. His wife is a journalist and can work from anywhere. Victor asks if he¡¦s met Mrs. Palacios yet and Arturo says not yet and Victor reiterates that she can be very special. Arturo¡¦s phone rings, it¡¦s Paulina giving him the news about Juan Carlos. Felix hears the tail end of the conversation and asks Art what is wrong. He tells them a dear friend died, maybe he¡¦s heard of him, Juan Carlos Orellano. Of course, he was just at La Escondida doing an interview, can we call your wife back for more details. They find out it was an accident.

     Isaura is upstairs telling Leonora what she found out about Arturo, it is a pure coincidence that he is there, doesn¡¦t know she is Felix¡¦s wife. Also they forced him into a 1-year contract AND he¡¦s bringing his wife and daughter due to the daughter¡¦s heart condition. Leonora thinks she should tell Felix the truth, he¡¦s never cared about her past before., Isaura tells her it is very different to talk about the pas than to have the past in your own house. If he knows Arturo is the man that hurt her so much he¡¦ll kill him.

     Felix knocks on Leonora¡¦s door. He has bad news for her¡K..Juan Carlos died in an accident at his house..

     THE END

 

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USA, 9/27/04-10/1/04

 

     Telenovela-World:  Summary Monday - Sept. 27  Author: Beatriz (---)  Date:   09-28-04 10:04 PDT 

     At La Escondida while talking with Felix and Victor, Arturo receives a call from Paulina. She tells him that Juan Carlos died in an accident. Arturo affected by the news quickly hangs up with her to continue with Felix. When Arturo tells Felix what occurred, Felix insists that Arturo call Paulina back to find out exactly how he died. Arturo calls her back.

     Isaura tells Leonora about the contract that Arturo just signed, which commits him to at least one year of service. She also explains that this has all just been a coincidence. Isaura further explains that Paulina and her daughter will also be living there because of the girl’s health. Leonora is visibly upset and desperately asks Isaura what to do.

     Felix and Arturo discuss what a good person Juan Carlos was and how sad for him to have died that way. Felix asks Arturo how he knew Juan Carlos and he explains that through his wife who is a reporter. Felix and Victor exchange glances at the news.

     Leonora wants to tell Felix about Arturo so that he can fire him. However, Isaura thinks that Felix will kill him if she tells him. Leonora insists on telling Felix because he has never cared about her past. Isaura convinces her not to say anything. Just then, Felix walks into the room with a sad look on his face and tells Leonora that Juan Carlos is dead. She is surprised and saddened by the news.

     At the Orellana Organization, Jessica sits in Juan Carlos’ office crying while holding his picture. Renata, Roberto, Micaela and Paulina are around her all distraught and preparing to go to the funeral. Jessica tells Paulina that he had just proposed to her. Paulina says that his death was strange, but Jessica tells her that he had been tired that night. Jessica doesn’t know if she can continue without him and thinks about taking a job offer out of the country. Paulina agrees that it would be a good idea.

     In Sergio’s office before the funeral, Claudia asks Sergio if he was at Juan Carlos’ apartment the night before. He denies it, but Claudia reminds him that he had taken his spare key out of Juan Carlos’ desk. She continues to tell him that she suspects he killed Juan Carlos. Sergio looking nervous and sweaty denies it again and finally threatens her with accusing her as his accomplice.

     At La Escondida, Cristina flips through a magazine and throws it on the floor when she comes across a picture of Leonora. She complains to Jasmin that she is sick of Leonora and having to see her in every magazine. Jasmin defends Leonora and points out to Cristina that Leonora has never bothered her or gotten in her way. Cristina does not care and admits that she is annoyed by the airplane her father gave Leonora. Just then, she decides that she wants to go to Mexico to see Alfredo in concert and that she will use Leonora’s plane. Jasmin tells her that she is just doing that to annoy Leonora not because she really wants to go to the concert. Cristina is irritated with her friend.

     Sergio explains to Victor that he killed Juan Carlos and Victor congratulates him on a job well done. Sergio asks him for help and Victor tells him not to worry. Victor also tells him that he will look for a benefit from this and reminds him to keep quiet.

     Cristina and Jasmin are tanning by the pool when Arturo comes by and introduces himself. Cristina clarifies that Leonora is not her mother and how sorry she feels for him since he will have to work with her. She describes Leonora as a difficult person, but Arturo tells her that he is a professional and will not let that deter him.

     In Felix’s office, Victor tells Felix of a business idea which has occurred to him. He proposes that Felix buy the Orellana Organization because it would be good for him to own his own news company. This way he can control information published about him with greater ease. Felix likes the idea and suggests he speak with Sergio and Leonardo.

     Cristina decides that she wants to go to Alfredo’s concert and will need to use Leonora’s plane. Jasmin again tells her that it is just to bother Leonora, but Cristina tells her that she is Felix’s daughter, not some gold-digger like her stepmother.

     Leonardo goes to visit Juan Carlos at the Orellana Organization to discuss the publicity campaign for Leonora’s cosmetic line, but since he cannot find him stops by Sergio’s office. Sergio informs him of Juan Carlos’ accidental death. Leonardo is shocked. Sergio tells him that he too is deeply affected by his death because not only was he his boss, but a personal friend.

     Cristina tells Felix that she wants to go to Alfredo’s concert because she misses him and that she will need to use Leonora’s plane. Felix tells her that he also needs to fly to Mexico City on business, but that they will have to ask Leonora for permission to use the plane. Cristina tells him that that will not be necessary since he purchased the plane, but Felix is adamant about asking Leonora. Cristina stays annoyed as he leaves to find Leonora.

     In her bungalow, Casilda tells Luisa that she does not want to go outside because there are too many bugs. Luisa tries to insist for Alejandra’s sake and explains that she cannot leave Casilda alone. Casilda is irritated by this and tells her she will have to speak with Leonorado when he returns. Alejandra asks her mother if she can go play with Leonora, but Casilda refuses to let her go.

     As Arturo walks around the grounds he sees a little girl playing by the pool. He approaches her and they introduce each other. In his mind Arturo thinks what a sweet and pretty girl she is. Alejandra tells him that he is very handsome.

     Isaura tells Leonora that Arturo is with Alejandra by the pool and Leonora rushes to the window to peek outside. She looks at them, just then Alejandra looks up and waves to her. Before Arturo can look up, Leonora moves away from the window. Leonora desperately tells Isaura that she wants him to leave.

     Arturo asks Alejandra who she was waving to and she tells him Felix’s wife who is a kind and wonderful lady. Arturo wonders who her parents are. Alejandra tells Arturo that she likes airplanes. He tells her that he has model airplanes and they will play together.

     Felix asks Leonora if he can use the plane for Cristina’s trip and his business trip. Leonora tells him he can do as he wishes because it is his. Felix explains that it is hers and he will always ask her.

     Alejandra goes to Leonora’s room to play, but Isaura tries to get the child to leave. Leonora does not let her and tells Alejandra that she always makes her feel better.

     At the funeral, Sergio hugs Jessica. Paulina softly speaks to Juan Carlos’ body. She tells him she will always remember him as a great friend and professional. She hopes to never let him down because he had great faith in her potential. She tells him she will miss him. In another corner of the room, Micaela asks Renata what she thinks will happen with the company now. Renata tells her that there are many rumors, but they must be patient.

     Alejandra tells Leonora about meeting Arturo and tells her what a handsome and good guy he is. Isaura laughs inside at how blood calls blood.

     In Mexico City in the hotel lobby, Cristina and Jasmin leave for the concert and Felix prepares for his business meeting. He congratulates Arturo on a job well done and asks him if he will be going to the funeral. Arturo tells him he is.

     In a rage, Casilda looks for Alejandra in the bungalow and Luisa tries to calm her down. She tells her that she is probably with Leonora, but this only infuriates Casilda further. She reminds Luisa that she told Alejandra that she could not visit her and leaves to find her.

     Felix and Leonardo discuss the details of him purchasing the Orellana Organization. He stresses to Leonardo that his name cannot be mentioned. Leonardo asks Felix if he had any problems with Juan Carlos. Surprised, Felix asks him why. Leonardo tells him what Juan Carlos said just before he left La Escondida about Felix’ activities. Felix denies any knowledge of it and Leonardo apologizes stating it must have been a misunderstanding.

     At the funeral, Micaela pays her respects. Paulina tells Arturo about Jessica. Paulina asks Arturo to tell her about his new job. Arturo tells her it seems good although he has yet to meet Felix’s wife, and that the place is nice. He asks her about her job and she says no one knows yet. She is grateful for his new job and the money he will make from it.

     Leonora and Alejandra are playing when Casilda barges into the room and yells at Alejandra to go back to the bungalow to sleep. Alejandra does not want to go, but Leonora calms her down and she listens to her. Once the girl leaves, Casilda asks Leonora if she is happy now that she has also taken Alejandra’s love away from her. Isaura tells her to calm down, but Casilda continues to yell at Leonora. She tells Leonora, you are powerful and rich just like my Godmother wanted you to be, but you have achieved this with immorality. You have also dared to use the last name Madrigal and dishonored it. She leaves angrily. Isaura is annoyed with Casilda’s attitude, but Leonora defends her. She is amazed at how much damage her aunt did to Casilda. She is sure that with time, Casilda will love her.

     At the funeral, Ana Maria, Julian, Kathy and Renata talk about how much they will miss Juan Carlos. Renata tells them how much she and her coworkers learned from him.

     Diego and Felipe congratulate Arturo on his new job. Arturo thanks them for their support. Meanwhile, Paulina goes to console Jessica. Sergio stands around looking nervous and sweaty!

     Leonora asks Isaura if her father knew of Casilda, but Isaura tells her he did not know. Alejandra always treated them badly and now she understands why. Leonora asks her how she knows all of this. Isaura tells her about the love letters Alejandra used to write to her father, but never mailed them. In them she explains everything.

     At Diego and Renata’s apartment, Julian and Kathy tell them that they will postpone their wedding.

     At Clemente’s home, he cannot believe that Paulina and Marissa will be leaving to La Escondida so soon. Arturo agrees with his grandfather and insists they stay in Mexico City until the details of her job have been settled.

     Leonardo tells Felix that the Orellana Organization is now his and asks him if he wants him to be the front person for him. He agrees.

     Leonora tells Luisa that Casilda’s nerves are frayed and soon she will get better. Leonora tells Luisa that Arturo is there because he is her new pilot. She asks Luisa not to tell anyone about her relationship with him and to help her. She tells Luisa that Arturo should not see her or Casilda because he will be able to recognize them. Luisa agrees to help her.

     Arturo plays with Marisa and shows her one of his model airplanes. He tells her about the place they will be moving to.

     Alfredo reads a review of his concert in the newspaper with Cristina. As he reads this he notices an article regarding Juan Carlos’ death. He tells her he was an important person in his life and that he would like to pay his respects. Cristina agrees. Alfredo thinks about the good publicity he will receive by attending.

     At the Orellana Organization, a group is gathering in the conference room. Leonardo enters the room and addresses the group as the power of attorney for the new owner who will remain anonymous. He explains that the other partners were bought out and the proceeds were given to Jessica. He eases their fears by telling them they will all be able to keep their jobs with the only exception that Sergio will now by the General Director. Paulina looks concerned at the news.

     Alfredo sees Leonardo and Robert when he arrives at the company with Cristina and Jasmin. He introduces his girlfriend to them.

     Julian and Kathy get married in a beautiful ceremony. Everyone is happy for them. Damiana cries from the emotion and tells Renata how nice it must be for her to see her parents reunited. Everyone toasts to the happy couple.

     Felix tells Leonora that she has to meet her pilot, but Leonora tells him she does not want the plane and to fire the pilot. Felix adamantly refuses to please her with this request. He firmly states that she will keep the plane and meet the new pilot who is good at his job. He is interrupted by a phone call and tells his security guard to call the pilot to meet his wife. Leonora feels trapped.

     As Alfredo finishes signing autographs, Claudia stops by and tells him that he owes her. He tells her they are even, but she insists they keep their friendship because sooner or later they will need each other again. Alfredo tells her that with his new girlfriend he will not need her. Meanwhile, Roberto gives Cristina and Jasmin a tour of the Orellana Organization. Robert tells them of his new position and shows them the photo lab.

     At the wedding, Ana Maria surprises Felipe with Joaquin. He goes up to Felipe and asks him for forgiveness and tells him how much he loves him. Felipe gets up from the wheelchair and they hug.

     At La Escondida, Leonora tries to think of how she can get away from seeing Arturo. Baltazar escorts Arturo to the room where Leonora is. He opens the door to find a dark room and a woman sitting behind a desk covered by a large folder.

    

     Telenovela-World:  SUMMARY 9/28 Tues.  Author: Jardinera654 (---)  Date:   09-29-04 08:23 PDT    

     (I hope that this is in the proper order.)

     Nora mumbles with the lights off and the silly folder in front of her face so that Arturo cannot see who she is nor hear her real voice. He leaves feeling strangely about this new boss of his.

     Leonardo calls Félix about how things went over at the change of ownership meeting at the magazine offices. He says the employees were simply happy to still have their jobs. Then he mentions that Alfredo de la Mora and his daughter and her friend all came over to pay their respects, but that no one knows Felix is the anonymous owner. Cristina knew he was there earlier to work on Leonora’s ad campaign and so didn’t think it was strange finding him in the place. Félix is pleased to hear all of this.

     Félix comes to Leonora’s room and apologizes about yelling at her regarding the plane and the new pilot. He says he thought she’d be happy about all of this. She apologizes and says she hardly even recognizes herself these days because she’s been so tired and out of sorts. He tells her then that her dead daughter’s remains will arrive the next morning for interment. She thanks him for his generosity and “unmerited” love.

     At the wedding reception, Renata tells Diego that she plans to spend more time with him helping him with the hotel responsibilities. He says he’s delighted. Later he tells Arturo this good news and that he hopes they’ll have a chance to get closer to each other finally. He’s a bit skeptical, but wants to hope for the best, anyway.

     At the magazine the next day, though, Sergio as the new General Manager refuses to allow Renata the option of doing her job from home. He tells her she cannot do a good job with the magazine if she’s splitting her time with the needs of the hotel. She will have to resign her position. Renata refuses to resign and says she’ll manage somehow despite his refusal. Micaela finds this out and tells this to Paulina. Paulina says somebody needs to set Sergio straight and it looks as if she’s the one to do it. She goes in to see Sergio and tells him that although she doesn’t care to intrude into his space she believes he’s starting out badly with the staff. People merit respect. He accuses Renata of having gotten her blood up and running to complain to Paulina right away. He then accuses Paulina of having been given special preference because everybody knew Juan Carlos had been in love with her. He’s the new manager and things will now be done around there with discipline and according to a proper schedule. She says that she was never given special preference and that the magazine and everyone there were always allowed to do things on their own schedules. The magazine had run just fine for years that way. Then she leaves his office.

     Arturo reports again for flight duties but finds he’s not needed. They discuss how strange his first meeting with Félix’s wife went. Víctor mentions that she is fickle, but she really has been since he arrived. Arturo chuckles and says he doubts his arrival is the reason. After he leaves the office, Víctor wonders at that remark and asks for the employment file on Arturo to see if something in his background might give a clue. Later he sees that nothing in his file shows why he hasn’t flown for such a long time. He then goes to the security room and screams at the communications tech because the security cameras have been off for days now. The tech gets them working and he is now able to spy on everyone in the complex. He keys in on Isaura and Casilda griping at each other. Isaura finally tells her to stop complaining so much in her gracious sister’s house. That bit of news shocks Víctor to attention. He now knows this secret and wonders at everyone there acting so strangely.

     Meanwhile Isaura walks in on Leonora dressed all in black and asks why. Leonora says that “her daughter’s” remains are now there and she’s going to the chapel for the little ceremony. Isaura warns her that Arturo might just see her. She says she’s thinking of a way to avoid that.

     Later, she’s there in the chapel and Félix leaves her to pray. Arturo starts walking toward the chapel. He almost walks up to her as her back is to him and she’s facing the altar. Before he can speak to her, the security man stops him and says Sra. Palacios wants to remain by herself. He then tells Arturo he’s not to approach her, nor to speak to her unless she speaks to him first. Arturo says that’s fine and the other man walks off. As he walks away, he admires the grounds and wonders what Palacios’ line of work must be to afford such opulence. Then he finds Alejandrita and plays a bit with her and Rebeca who has shown him where the little playhouse is. Afterward Víctor finds him and asks if he’s bored. Arturo wonders where he might go because he’s not sure what to do with his free time. Víctor takes him to the employees’ game room and lounge and they chat a bit about how long Palacios has been married to his new boss and where he met her. Victor tells him this.

     Later on Alfredo, Jasmín and Cristina are to each lunch with Leonardo. He brings along his now right hand man, Roberto. Cristina is purposely rude to Roberto. Alfredo sits down. Cristina calls Félix from the restaurant and says he must come to the next night’s concert. Felix agrees. Alfredo crudely suggests openly to Roberto that he’s no doubt dying to switch places with Alfredo. Roberto says no, he’s happy to just know he’s where he is at the magazine through his own merits. Leonardo is taking this all in and assimilating it. When the ladies leave the table Alfredo gets in Leonardo’s face and ask him to tell him how rich Palacios really is. Leonardo says if he’s that interested he should ask Palacios himself. Roberto asks wasn’t it Gertrudis Reyes that bankrolled his rise to fame? In fact, didn’t she spend every cent she had on him before he left town? Alfredo gets upset at this and says her husband caused her financial problems, not him. Money isn’t his object, and he really cares about Cristina and not her money. Afterward Alfredo finally must leave and Leonardo asks Roberto how long he’s known Alfredo de la Mora. Roberto replies that it’s Alfredo “Rangel”. He answers he’s known him since Alfredo was a singer in a restaurant in Morelia. Leonardo says, well then, tell him everything he knows about the man.

     Casilda is so upset about Leonardo’s lengthy absence that she runs to Leonora’s and interrupts the conversation between Leonora and Félix. She waits for him to leave and then starts yelling at Leonora. Casilda demands to know Leonardo's whereabouts and accuses Leonora of influencing things in order to separate her from Leonardo and steal him away from her just like she’s done with her daughter. Leonora swears he’s simply away on business for Félix and nothing more. Casilda won’t believe this and screams that if she’s not careful Casilda will go to Félix and tell him all about her affair with Leonardo and the apartment he put her up in during her pregnancy. Then Casilda slams the door and leaves. Nora is visibly shaken at the thought of Casilda bringing this up to Félix.

     Later Félix calls Nora from Mexico City and says that since Cristina has invited him to Alfredo’s concert the next night he wants her to come also. He’ll have her flown in. She objects saying Casilda and Ale need her there. He says she’s to bring all of them along also. He will not accept no for an answer. Isaura is there and she tells this to her. They are left wondering what to do about this quandary.

    

     Telenovela-World:  Summary Sept. 29  Author: Marietta (---)  Date:   09-29-04 21:02 PDT

     Felix insists that Leonora come to Mexico City to meet him. He's gone there to be with Christina at Alfredo's concert and has decided to stay a few days. He suggests that she bring Isaura and Casilda and Alejandrita as well.

     Sergio arrives to see Felix. Sergio tells him that he has some delicate information to share. Sergio says that he discovered that Juan Carlos was about to publish an expose that would accuse Felix of illegal activity. He found the material "accidentally". Juan Carlos was about to betray Felix, while he, Sergio is showing his loyalty. Felix thanks him and says that he will get rid of the material himself. Sergio tells him repeatedly that Felix should call if he needs anything. After Sergio leaves Felix looks at the materials and is enraged. He says that anyone who betrays him will pay.

     Arturo and Victor play pool in the bar near the estate. One of the body guards comes in to tell Arturo that Sra. Palacio will be going to Mexico the following day. Meanwhile Isaura suggests to Leonora that she and Casilda stay behind so that they won't be seen and recognized by Arturo.

     Felix and Leonardo discuss the business that belonged to Juan Carlos and Felix has bought. Felix tells Leonardo that he has a surprise: Casilda, Leonora and Alejandrita are coming. Leonardo says that he'll go to the airport with Felix to meet them.

     Casilda talks to her madrina/mother, Alejandra, represented by clothes on the bed. They discuss the fact that Leonora has betrayed the family and should be punished. Alejandra agrees that Casilda should tell Felix about Leonora's past. Isaura stands at the door of the room where this is taking place. She comes in and asks Casilda what she is doing.

     Paulina tells Don Clemente that Arturo is coming to town. They hope he'll be there long enough to spend some time with them. They decide to surprise Arturo at the airport.

     Leonora and Alejandrita leave the house to get into the car to ride to the plane. When Leonora see Arturo she hides behind a pillar. Alejandrita runs into Arturo's arms. When they get in the car, Leonora hides her face.

     Isaura tells Casilda that she is crazy. Alejandra is dead. Casilda says she talks to Alejandra for advice. Isaura repeats that Alejandra is not in the room.

     Felix tells Leonardo that he has great confidence in him. Leonardo is very effective. Felix adds that he rewards loyalty and punishes betrayal. Leonardo asks him what he's driving at. Felix says that there is no double-meaning in his words. If he meant something about Leonardo, he would say it. They shake hands and hug.

     Casilda and Isaura continue to argue. Casilda assumes the persona of Alejandra and insults Isaura, wondering how Jacobo could have become involved with her. Isaura fights back, then says: If I continue with this, I'll be crazy too.

     Don Clemente, Paulina, Pascuala and Marisa ride to the airport in Don Clemente's old car. Paulina is driving. Suddenly the car stops. They get out of the car to investigate and to figure out what to do.

     Micaela tells Sergio that when Juan Carlos ran things, it was the work, not the schedule that mattered. Sergio tells her that Juan Carlos is dead and that he intends to bring some discipline and order to the company. Micaela tells him that this won't work and with his attitude there will be problems. He tells her to keep her thoughts to herself and to bring him some coffee.

     Casilda tells Isaura that she is going to tell Felix everything, including the information that the baby that Leonora lost was Leonardo's. Isaura tells Casilda that if she tries to do that, she will put her in an asylum. Isaura throws the clothes on the floor. Casilda agrees that they are only clothes, but in fact sees Alejandra in them, who tells her to go along with Isaura and not to say anymore.

     Paulina tries to call for help with the broken car. The group will not be able to meet Arturo.

     Christina is angry because her stepmother is coming. Jasmine tells her that she can't understand what the problem is. Leonora doesn't get in Christina's way, so why should she be so hostile? Christina says that if someone intervened in her home, Jasmine would understand.

     Victor calls Sergio and asks how things are. Sergio says that everything is marvelous. Victor tells him that Leonora is coming to town and that if he is smart, Sergio will be helpful to her. Sergio should remember that Felix's wife and daughter are his great weaknesses. Sergio then tells Victor about giving Felix the incriminating papers. He adds that he has made copies for future use. Victor adds that while Sergio must feel like a king, he should remember who the real king is: Felix.

     Pepe Luis finds Renata at the magazine office. He wants some help finding information about the history of Covadonga as an entertainer. Renata had earlier learned from Paulina that they've been able to find nothing. Renata has a friend who can perhaps help. Rafa comes up to them and exchanges greetings. It's clear to Pepe Luis that the looks that Rafa and Renata exchange are full of meaning. He leaves them.

     Claudia comes and takes Rafa to see her new office.

     Roberto arrives at the hotel to accompany Jasmine and Christina. Christina is hateful, telling Roberto that they don't need help. She has security guards. Roberto leaves. Jasmine tells Christina that she has been rude.

     A singer (the one from the Mosca Azul?) interviews with Diego. They agree that the singer will perform at the hotel for a couple of weeks and see how it goes.

     Victor asks Isaura why she didn't go to Mexico City. She explains that Casilda is very nervous and she thought she should stay with her. Victor asks some questions about the relationships between Casilda, Isaura and Leonora. Later he asks specifically if Leonora and Casilda are related. Isaura lies and says that they are cousins. As Victor leaves she thinks to herself that he knows something and that she should be very careful with him.

     Rebeca asks Isaura if she can pick her up anything at the store in town. Isaura says that she needs some medicines.

     Claudia shows Rafa her office. She says that the other workers, including "his friend Renata" are envious. Rafa tells her not to insinuate that there is anything between Renata and him. He tells her that he is going to Morelia to see the artisans and Cathy, who has moved there with her husband and Diego's parents. Claudia cannot believe that they have all moved to the country. She is particularly interested in the fact that Diego is now in charge of the hotel.

     Sergio tells Paulina that she cannot work at home. He expects her promptly the next day and wants her to follow regular hours instead of the special privileges she enjoyed with Juan Carlos. She tells him to back off. As she leaves, he says to himself that this is only the beginning.

     Renata tells Paulina that she did well in standing up to Sergio. Paulina says that they have never liked each other. They agree that Juan Carlos is sorely missed.

     Diego calls to invite Renata to dinner.

     Rafa looks for Paulina. He tells her that he feels empty. At least she has her child. He wants to divorce Claudia. Paulina promises that she will support him in this. Renata overhears the conversation and thinks that he will be free.

     As Leonardo and Felix wait for the plane, Leonardo asks that name of the pilot. When he hears that it is Arturo, he's shocked. He excuses himself to call Leonora. He then tells Felix that he has to leave, hoping that he can avoid meeting Arturo.

     Leonora and Alejandrita arrive. Felix is thrilled to see them both and very affectionate with Alejandrita. Leonora explains that Isaura and Casilda didn't come because of Casilda's nerves. Leonora avoids meeting Arturo as he passes through by going to the restroom. Alejandrita greets him with affection.

     Marisa is having her hair done by Don Roque, the hairdresser. From the reaction of the group, it's clearly another strange hairdo. Her hair is done in corkscrew pigtails!

     Rafa encounters Renata as they leave the magazine. They look at each other longingly as Diego pulls up and Renata gets in the car.

     Leonora, Felix and Alejandrita go to the hotel. Leonora tells Felix that they are at his disposal but they are going to play make-up for a while. Leonora and Alejandrita put on make-up, laugh and tell each other how much they love each other.

     Jasmine, Christina and Roberto walk through the mall. Christina complains that this is boring. Alfredo calls to invite her and Jasmine for a meal. Jasmine decides to go with Roberto alone since he hasn't been invited.

     Felix calls Christina to tell her to come to the suite. He wants them all to be together. She tells him that she is about to meet Alfredo. He yells and tells her to come to the hotel.

     Leonora wonders to herself how much longer she can avoid Arturo. Leonora and Alejandrita call Leonardo to talk. They tell him that they are awaiting him at the hotel.

     Arturo arrives at the home of Don Clemente. Everyone is thrilled to see him. Don Clemente tells him that they tried to surprise him at the airport. Arturo says that maybe it was better that it didn't work out since Mrs. Palacio is odd. Marisa and Pascula arrive. Arturo hugs Marisa and compliments her on her hair even as he laughs at the strange hairdo.

     Arturo and Paulina talk. They all sit down to eat. Choli has cooked a special meal and they all want to treat him like a king. Marisa takes out his cell phone and plays with it. Choli tells Arturo that Pepe Luis and Pascuala are thinking about getting married.

     Leonara, Alejandrita, Leonardo, Felix, Alfredo, Christina and Jasmine are eating together in a restaurant. Felix is called away to speak to Victor on the phone. Christina asks why Leonora brought the child --now there are places they can't go. Leonora says that she was asked by Felix to do so. Alfredo then says that they all take advantage of Felix's kindness, especially Leonora. Leonardo responds with anger that he has no right to insult Leonora as she is Don Felix's wife. He tells Alfredo to apologize. Christina yells at Leonardo that he has no right to intervene. After more words are exchanged, Alfredo apologizes. Leonora says that the next time, she will tell her husband.

     Renata and Deigo are eating in the same restaurant as the Palacio family. Renata tells Diego about the problems with Sergio. He hopes that they will pass with time. Renata recognizes Leonora. Diego suggets that Arturo's life was very much affected by Leonora. Renata says that surely now, with Arturo and Paulina a couple, Leonora can do them no damage.

     Rafa tells Claudia that he wants a divorce. She insults him, telling him that he has amounted to nothing. She tells him that she has secretly been taking birth control pills since she would never want to have a child with him. He says that he is leaving the house, he wants a divorce, and he doesn't care what she does. As he leaves, she looks like she isn't so sure that this is what she wants.

     Arturo tells Marisa that there is a child at the house where they will live. She wonders if that child is a pretty as she is. He tells her no, that she, Marisa, is his princess. Arturo, Paulina and Marisa say how much they will miss each other when Arturo goes back to the Palacio estate.

    

     Telenovela-World:  AEMP Summary Thu Sep. 30, 2004  Author: cyndire (---)  Date:   09-30-04 21:01 PDT

     Rafael asks Claudia for a divorce. Claudia, in order to appear cool, laughs and tells him she was about to ask him the same, that he is a loser and a mediocre and she can't continue sleeping by his side a single day longer. She gloats informing him that all these years she took the pill to avoid pregnancy. She says she can't continue with someone who settles for somewhat better than nothing. Rafael tells her she is right, he settled all this time with her as a wife.

     Arturo, Paulina and Marisa are home. She tells him they missed him. He says he also missed them. Paulina asks how the job is going. He says it's ok, but he can't understand Mrs. Palacio's strange attitude.

     Roberto and Paulina have dinner together. They talk about their childhoods and about Cristina. Roberto asks why she can't stand him.

     Leonora, Felix, Leonardo and Alejandrita, Alfredo and Cristina are having dinner at the hotel restaurant. Alfredo as usual arrogant, tells Felix he must leave because he needs to prepare for his concert. Cristina walks him to the car. Leonora receives a phone call. It is Alfredo Palacios, who invites her to come over to discuss the distribution of her new cosmetics line. Leonardo offers to drive her and Felix says he will be glad to take Alejandrita for a walk.

     Leonardo and Leonora discuss about Arturo in the car. Leonora explains the situation, and how Isaura suggested her not to tell Felix, otherwise he might kill him. Leonardo says it was a good idea, and handing her a business card, he tells her that the best is for her to call Arturo because he must know she is Mrs. Palacios.

     Felix and Alejandrita are leaving the hotel when they meet Arturo. Arturo tells Felix that the owner is his friend. Diego hears Arturo's voice and walks towards them, saying loudly "guess who is staying in this hotel, no one else but Nora Guzman". Felix hears this, but apparently is unaware of Leonora's former name.

     Arturo introduces Felix and Diego. Felix tells Diego he has been staying in this hotel for many years because the sevice is excellent. Diego thanks him. Felix and Alejandrita leave.

     Leonora dials Arturo's phone number. The phone rings at Don Clemente's home: Arturo left it forgotten in the couch. Pascuala hears the phone and answeres. Leonora repents and hangs up. She tells Leonardo she can't do it, because she knows what will happen and besides, Arturo's daughter is sick and she could not take it if something happens to her.

     Diego tells Arturo that Renata saw Leonora having dinner at the restaurant the previous night. Arturo tells Diego to stop because he does not want to hear anything about her.

     Leonora arrives at Alfredo's salon.

     Pascuala takes the phone to Paulina's apartment. She tells Paulina someone called, but that they hung up. Paulina finds the missed call and returns the call. Leonora is greeting Alfredo when the phone rings. She answers and Paulina introduces herself. Stunned, Leonora asks her for Arturo. Paulina says he forgot his phone so she is calling to check who it is. Leonora identifies herself as Mrs. Palacios., and tells Paulina that Arturo should be more careful where he leaves his phone. She hangs, and Alfredo asks her what is going on. Leonora asks them to go inside to talk.

     Diego asks about the job. Arturo says it is going well. Diego invites Arturo and Paulina to the bar in the evening because the new singer will be debuting. Arturo says he will probably be unable to come because he is on call 24 hours a day. He then realizes he forgot his cell phone. Diego tells him he can call from his office to find out who has the phone.

     Paulina asks Pascuala to babysit while she takes the phone to Arturo.

     Felix and Alejandrita are at the square walking and having a good time. He buys her a golden baloon and Alejandrita is very happy. He asks her if she wants candy floss. She replies she wants 2. She tells her why not share and asks Cesar to take her. Felix's phone rings. It is Hipolito. Felix has sold La Mosca Azul and asks Hipolito if he liquidated all the employees according to law. Hipolito says he did. Felix asks if he gave the check to Dalia. Again Hipolito says yes. When they hang, Hipolito chuckles to himself as he acknowledges he swindled everyone.

     Arturo dials his cell number. Paulina in a taxi answers. She informs him Mrs. Palacios called and gives him the number. She says she is going to the hotel to hand him the phone.

     Arturo calls Leonora, who is chatting with Alfredo. Leonora tells him she was just calling but she didn't need him and hangs. Alfredo asks if it was Arturo. She nods. He asks if she still loves him.

     Renata is trying to get some information regarding Mrs. Covadonga's artistic career. Nobody knows.

     Victor talks to Hipolito an the phone about the Mosca Azul. He asks if he gave the ex-employees their severance as accorded. Hipolito assures him he did. As Victor hangs up, another call comes through: it is the ex-singer, who is calling to inform Victor he won't be needing a recommendation any more because he found a job in a hotel bar. Victor asks him if Hipolito payed them when they left. The reply is, NO. Hipolito left and is nowhere to be seen.

     Isaura asks Rebeca to get some tranquilizers from the pharmacy. Rebeca is suspicious.

     Felix tells Leonardo and Leonora the coincidence of having found Arturo in the hotel lobby and that he is the owner's friend.

     Paulina confronts Sergio at work. He is claiming she is late and she should work full time. Paulina says she already finished her work and can't see why she must sit there, and that Juan Carlos was flexible. Annoyed, Sergio yells that Juan Carlos is not there any more and she must do what he says or he'll fire her. Paulina says she won't give him that pleasure, and says she quits, but first, she will tell him a few things. She calls him a loser and that he will never be able to fill Juan Carlos' place, because the position is just to big for him.

     Yasmin and Cristina talk. As usual Cristina critizises Roberto. She says ALfredo told her that he defrauded Juan Carlos when he was given an opportunity as a singer. Yasmin tells her she can't figure why she takes other people's quarrels as her own. Cristina tells Yasmin it is obvoius she likes Roberto. Yasmin says he is nice, but he doesn't like her, but Cristina. Cristina is suprised.

     Arturo invites Paulina to the bar this night. Paulina accepts.

     Leonora tells Felix he looks tired as she rubs his shoulders, and asks him if he wants her to prepare a nice warm bath for him. He says he would like to have drinks with her first. She says she will go even though she does not drink.

     Isaura gives Casilda the tranquilizers. Casilda asks what it is. Isaura lies to her saying it's the medicine the doctor prescribed her. Casilda can't remember such doctor seeing her, and Isaura tells her of course she can't remember, since she is losing her mind.

     Paulina and Arturo arrive at the bar. Renata and Diego greet them.

     Felix and Leonardo await Leonora to go to the bar. Leonora comes out dressed beautifully and says she's ready. Felix receives a phone call, and asks Leonardo and Leonora to go down first. Cesar goes down with them.

     Cristina and Yasmin arrive at the bar, and sit at Arturo's table. Meanwhile, the music starts, the song "Si Nos Dejan" is played, and Leonora dreams about the night when Arturo took a serenade to her with that song. Arturo also remembers, and a tear rolls down his face.

     Felix discusses on the phone. He says that certain someone can't take away the deal they had, and certainly not the market he has worked so hard to earn. He calls Cesar to come up.

     Leonardo sees Arturo and tells Leonora, who peeks around the table and is caught by Arturo, who smiles back.

     Paulina sees Nora and worries. Arturo reassures her he will give her her place. She smiles.

     Felix tells Cesar to prepare because they have a business to fix.

     Leonardo and Leonora leave the table and hide around the corner. Leonora tells Leonardo she can't take it any longer: what if Cristina had come over to her table? Then Arturo would've found out she is Mrs. Palacios. Leonardo says they need to find a solution to the problem. Cesar comes back to the bar and informs them that Felix has some business to attend. Leonora says she's returning to the room.

     Arturo and Paulina also leave. Diego asks Renata why they were tense. Renata explains it was because Leonora was there.

     Leonora comes to the room and finds Felix about to leave. He asks her not to wait for him awake.

     Felix and his men have an encounter with some other suspicious looking guys in a parking lot.

     Arturo and Paulina arrive home. Paulina is wondering if she should tell Arturo she lost her job. Arturo meanwhile recalls Nora. Leonora at her room also recalls Arturo.

     Felix complains to the other mobster about the deal they had. The other guy says he has decided to break the deal, because the market is convenient for him. Felix says he won't allow him to take away his market. The discussion continues until guns are fired. Felix is shot in an arm. All of the other mobsters die, and Felix's men surround the leader of the other band. He pleads for his life, saying he will go far away where he won't be seen again. Felix tells him that's for sure, and shoots him in the head.

     Leonora wakes up and realizes Felix has not arrived. Worried because this has never happened before, she phones him. Meanwhile, Felix is at an undisclosed location with an undercover doctor, who complains that it is getting harder not to tell the authorities. Felix says he shouldn't complain, because he always pays him well. The doctor says this time he was lucky, but if it had been a more serious wound, he would have been forced to take him to the hospital. When his cell phone rings, Cesar checks and tells him it is his wife. Felix orders Cesar not to answer the call: he will explain to his wife later.

     Paulina tells Arturo she has something to say. Arturo asks if it is about their encounter with Leonora at the bar. Paulina says no, since he was good to her, and she felt very good. They start to get close....

 

     Telenovela-World:  ***Friday, October 1st, Summary***  Author: DAA (---)  Date:   10-03-04 15:42 PDT

     Felix is having his arm checked when Leonora calls. He tells Cesar not to answer that he’ll tell Leonora himself but we see her nervous wondering where he is.

     Pau tells Arturo she has something to tell him and he assumes it’s about running into Leonora in the bar. She thanks him for having given her her place in the bar. They stare at each other and lean in to kiss but don’t and then slowly move away. Pau has tears in her eyes. She walks away and both are silent. They are playing the song that says “mi Corazon no te deja de amar”. Finally after a long silence Arturo says he has to go to bed because he is not sure if he’ll have to work and with tears on her face she says of course.

     The security guard at la Escondido is looking at tapes. Victor is on the phone with someone. Felix arrives at the house and Leonora is asleep on the couch. Felix asks her what she is doing on the couch and she explains she couldn’t sleep and tried to call him and he didn’t answer. He apologizes for worrying her. Nothing is wrong he says but they have to leave right now for La Escondida. They’ll go in Leonora’s plane. He asks her to call the pilot to let him know as he has to arrange some other things.

     Arturo’s phone rings. It is Leonora telling him they have to leave now and to go to the airport to meet them. Pau asks who it is and Arturo tells her Sra. Palacios wants to leave.

     Sergio is giving Mikayla grief for taking so long with his coffee. Sergio asks what is up with her attitude and wants to know. She explains that she and others are upset that Paulina has left the organization. He’s not looking for anyone’s acceptance. Mikayla says he knows that Pau neeeds the job as her daughter is sick and he says she should have though of that before she quit. He says in a very sarcastic tone that the company doesn’t handle charity cases. She tosses in his face that he doesn’t even pay attention to his own son. He screams that he’s sick of everyone telling him about Diana. He fires Mikayla and calls her a bitter old maid. She leaves with dignity saying she doesn’t want to work there and what a shame it is that Juan Carlos’ company has fallen into Sergio’s hands.

     Don Clemente and Pau are talking about how strange Sra. Palacios is calling in the middle of the night. He confirms with Pau that she is no longer working at the Orellana Org. and that Arturo doesn’t know. Don Clemente says she should talk to Sergio but she says she won’t. Maybe she’ll collaborate on other magazines now that she has experience and a reputation. Don Clemente wants Arturo’s phone number but won’t tell her why.

     Mikayla is walking through the streets wondering what she’ll do now after so many years working there. No she has nothing. She runs into Manolo and she tells him she was fired. Who is going to hire her at her age? Manolo offers her work in the bakery. She accepts.

     Arturo is surprised to see Paulina and Marissa outside his villa at La Escondida.

     Manolo gives Mikayla info about the various breads and their prices. He says she shouldn’t worry he’ll be there to help her. Fito is at the park with Rodrigo and should be back soon. He tells her that working in the bakery is a very noble job and he wants her to be comfortable. She kisses him on the cheek and thanks him. If I’m not mistaken, Manolo caught a little spark there and I think he now has a thing for Mikayla.

     Pau tells Arturo she quit her job. Sergio make her life impossible and she feels bad she didn’t consult Arturo first but she couldn’t stand it. He said no problem because he supports her., she’s hoping to get some work at other magazines where she has connections. She appreciates his support and he tells her that all that is important is that Paul and Marissa are bien. Pau asks if he’s seen Sra Palacios yet but he said not yet.

     We see a newspaper stand with the headline that bodies were found in a parking garage. No witnesses and the bodies can’t be identified.

     Leonora is in her room. She exits and tells Cesar she wants to see Felix. Cesar tells her Felix is resting and won’t see anyone and his instructions were firm. He goes in to tell Felix what was happening and Flexi say he did well, his wife shouldn’t know what is going on. The doctor is working on his arm and Felix advises that they will send him back on the same plane he came on. He wants complete discretion and doesn’t want anyone especially Leonora to notice. He tells Victor things could get dangerous with the venganaza that this could provoke, he wants to heighten security at la Escondido.

     Leonardo gives Christina a note form her father that says she must report to la Escondida immediately. She is irritated and wants to know why h e left so fast last night. Leonardo doesn’ know why. She is irritated and decides to stay in Mexico City.

     Isaura is commenting how hard Casilda slept. Casilda ode’s know why she slept so deeply and asks Isaura if it had something to do with those pills she gave her. Casilda insists she’s not depressed but is sure that Leonora wants to steal her husband and daughter. She insists that Leonora’s daughter that died was Leonardo’s. She says her mother tells her things like this. Isaura tells her she’s nuts and walks out and Isaura locks Casilda in when she leaves her room.

     Leonardo by phone asks Leonora why they left so quickly last night. She doesn’t know and it’s odd, nothing like this has happened before.

     Renatas friend at televise tells her that Dona Cova was never a famous star. She worked in a third rate place as a helper behind the scenes then she sold candy in the theatre. Renata is surprised

     Arturo is happy Marissa is there with her. He felt alone and now he’s happy they are there. Pau was worried he’d be upset they came unannounced. A doctor was on the plane with them. Victor arranged it after don Clemente called.

     The vecindad is talking about Pau quitting the magazine. Everyone misses them already now that they are in La Escondida. Renata says it’s better for Marissa there than in the city.

     Isaura is telling Leonora that Casilda is worse than ever and that she is going to tell Felix that Leonora and Leonardo were lovers because she believes it. Now if Casilda runs into Arturo it could be even worse.

     Casilda is talking to her madrina telling her that Isaura wants her to be a prisoner. Her madrina says that Casilda needs to be careful because Leonora could hurt her and steal her man. Casilda whines and tells her to help. She says not to be so cursi. Her mother is thinking of something to get to Leonora.

     Arturo thanks Victor for helping with the travel of his wife and daughter. Victor says not to worry his pleasure and he’ll advise don Felix that they are there. Arturo leaves when Victor’s phone rings. Victor is screaming into the phone that they will accept no lack of discipline, what happened in México City could happen in la Escondida, they are at war.

     Arturo is talking to Alejandrita and telling her his daughter arrived. He is going to take her to meet her.

     Leonora and Leonardo are talking about how odd Felix is acting. Everyone is discussing it even the security people look nervous. Leo asks her what happened with Arturo.

Nothing yet but he’s in a bungalow. Since he’s not in the big house hopefully they won’t run into each other.

     Arturo introduces the girls and Alejandrita is so pleasant and says hello and Marissa tells her “my dress is prettier than yours”. Ale invites her to see her doll house. Pau says she hopes they become friends. Pau will watch the girls and Rebeca leaves Ale with her. They all go to the doll house.

     Renata is telling the vecidand about Dona Cova. She was not famous. The friends all stick up for her. Renata recommends they have a part for her. They will give her a medal or something to celebrate how she worked behind the scenes (I’m really not sure I understood all of this). Mikayla arrives and Renata says she can’t believe Serge fired her as well. She wants to fight with Serg but Mikayla says not to bother. She works with Don Manolo now.

     Leos are talking. Isaura is very worried about Casilda. She tells Leonardo that she is very case of nerves and wants to tell Felix about the baby being his and Noras. If Felix knows about everything it could be very bad especially for Arturo. Leonora advises she agrees Felix is capable of killing Arturo. Leo says he’ll talk with Casilda and leaves the room. Isaura asks Leonora what is going on but Leonora doesn’t’ know either and Felix won’t tell her.

     Don Clementne calls Arturo and they all say hello from the vecindad. Don Clemente tells him that now that he lives in the hacienda it’s a great opportunity to try and fall in love with Paulina. Don Clemente says this is his opportunity to solidify the marriage.

     Leonardo tells Casilda he knows about the lies she wants to tell Felix. Casilda insists they are not lies. He screams at her that they are. He says that if she insists in this way he will leave her.

     The girls are playing and Pau is watching them. From a distance Reb and Isaura are talking and Rebeca advise that the other girl is the daughter of the pilot. We hear Isaura talking to herself a bout how Arturo is the papa of both of them.

     Leonardo says he doesn’t like that this issue with Leonora was just bad misunderstanding and that maybe the best for them is a separation. She doesn’t want thqat. He says she must understand that between himself and Leonora there was never anything and he swears on their daughter. She believe him since she swore on their daughter. Casilda tells him that Isaura locked her in. He said she won’t be locked in anymore but won’t be able to go anywhere unattended. She agrees and kisses him on the cheek.

     Marissa and Ale are standing at the edge of the pool. Ale invites her to play in the doll house but Marissa prefers to push her in the pool. Arturo jumps in to save Ale. BTW no one saw Marissa push Alejandra.

     Leo tells Casilda that she must apologize to Leonora. Si, whatever you say.

     Ale is crying in the chair. Rebeca says that the senora will be very angry and Pau said it was just an accident but Rebe insists things likethis have never happened before. Marissa is crying as well (faker). Her parents coddle her and tell her not to worry nothing happened.

     Leo asks Alejandra how she fell in the pool and Rebe says that the other girl pushed her in. He asks how she got out of the water and she says Arturo saved her.

     Pau and Arturo are talking about what happened. What if the Senora gets angry, what will happen? If they fire me they’ll have to pay me so don’t worry, he says. She doesn’t want him to lose his job because since he went back to flying his eyes are bright again. Arturo tells her she is a great woman and a great partner. She likes the things he says but all she wants is his love. He goes to check on Marissa.

     Casilda is in Leonora’s room and she asks for her pardon for all the things she said and did. Lenora says there is nothing to pardon her for. She wants them to be close and get rid of the past. Casilda says from this moment she will be different. They both say “si” at the same time and giggle. Cesar comes to the door and tells Leonora that Felix would like to talk to her. Leonora grabs Casilda and kisses her but Casilda wipes her face as soon as Leonora leaves. Casilda picks up Leonora’s cell phone and walks out with it.

     Leonora mentions to Felix that Cesar wouldn’t let her in. Felix will explain

     Arturo tells Marissa not to worry it was an accident but she should be more careful because someday without wanting to she could hurt someone. Pau will bake a cake and instead of wanting to help Marissa says she is tired and rolls over to sleep. Pau and Arturo just look at each other.

     Leonora is looking at Felix arm and asks what happened. He says it is just an accident. He broke a bottle of lotion and cut himself. ‘The doctor looked at it and all is fine. Leonora is upset she wasn’t advised. He apologizes. She feels it is a strange accident and tells him so. Victor needs to talk to him. He tells Cesar in a not so nice voice he’s with his wife and doesn’t want to be bothered. Leonora says it’s fine and leaves so Victor comes in. Why so much urgency? Victor says he found out something very serious about Ippolito. He is a thief and has been for years. Felix has a furious look.

The End.

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USA, 10/4 -8/04

 

     Telenovela-World:  Summary - Monday, 10/4  Author: Beatriz (---)  Date:   10-05-04 09:55 PDT  

     Victor interrupts      Felix while he is talking to Leonora. She excuses herself and Victor tells Felix that Hipolito has been lying to him for years.

     In Casilda’s bungalow, Luisa is brushing Alejandrita’s wet hair when Casilda demands to know who Marisa is. She pushes Luisa and continues to yell for an answer. Luisa tells her that Marisa is the pilot’s daughter, but that it had been an accident. Casilda yells at Luisa that she should have been more careful with Alejandrita. Luisa explains how others were there and the pilot jumped in immediately and took Alejandrita out of the water. Casilda tells Luisa to take Alejandrita to get something to eat. Alejandrita asks her if she is mad at her, but Casilda says no. Once they leave the room, Casilda takes the opportunity to look through Leonora’s cell phone. She dials a number and reaches the security desk, but hangs up. The security guard notes that the call came from Mrs. Palacios’ cell phone. Her mother, Alejandra sits next to her and tells her to keep looking for more numbers. Casilda tells her that they will have to be more discreet about their visits.

     In his room, Felix tells Victor that he cannot believe what he has told him about Hipolito because they have been friends for many years. He is convinced that Victor is mistaken, but Victor tells him that he will prove it to him. Felix tells him that he had better have proof to back up his accusation. Victor nervously leaves the room.

     At the pension, Covadonga notices that the group is acting strange, but they deny it. Clemente finally tells her that they are preparing a surprise for her.

     Outside the bakery, Micaela thanks Manolo again for being such a wonderful person and she tells him how good she feels working there with Fito, Rodrigo and Manolo. Fito teases Manolo about what Micaela tells him.

     Victor calls Hipolito and tells him that Felix wants to see him and that he will send for him.

     Jasmin enters the hotel bar and compliments Agustin (the new bar singer/aka La Mosca Azul singer) on his singing. He thanks her and invites her to dinner at a local restaurant and she happily agrees.

     Felix tells Arturo that he knows his family is now with him and asks him to join him for a walk around the grounds. From behind tree, Paulina watches them talk and she recognizes Felix from the old picture she has in one of her files.

     Leonardo goes to Leonora’s room to tell her that Felix wants her to have dinner with them downstairs. She refuses to go, but Leonardo convinces her that Arturo will not be in the house and if she does not go Felix will be suspicious. She reluctantly agrees.

     Felix and Arturo tour the grounds as Felix describes the different types of plants. He tells Arturo how difficult it has been to attain all he has and tells him that he treasures his family, his daughter and wife whom he loves with all his heart. He asks him about his family, but Arturo admits that he does not love his wife as she deserves to be loved. Felix asks him why. Arturo tells him that he once loved another woman and has not been able to forget her. Felix asks him why he is not with that woman and Arturo tells him that she deceived him. Felix thinks it is sad and tells him how much he hates betrayal.

     Paulina and Renata talk on the phone. Renata tells Paulina what she discovered about Covadonga’s career and although everyone at the pension were surprised, they will still honor her. Paulina asks her if she remembers the old picture of the unidentified man that she had in one of her files. She does and Paulina tells her that he is Arturo’s new boss, Mr. Felix Palacios.

     In the security room, Felix with Cesar by his side watches one of the monitors, which shows Victor and Hipolito talking. Hipolito tells Victor of all the years of manipulating the business at La Mosca Azul because Felix trusts him. Meanwhile, Felix orders Cesar to get rid of him immediately and leaves the room.

     Renata remembers Felix Palacios’ name, but nothing else. Renata then extends an offer to assist Paulina with anything she may need and also offers her a job at the hotel. Paulina thanks her for the generous offer, but tells her that she is currently looking for work through various magazines. Renata congratulates her. Paulina then asks her about Diego, but she cannot lie about her feelings. She asks Paulina about Rafael’s divorce, but Paulina tells her to forget about him because they never had anything. Renata stays quiet.

     At dinner, Leonora has sunglasses on and Felix worries about her. She tells him that her eyes have been irritated, but she tells him she doesn’t need a doctor. Alejandrita runs to Felix and hugs him. Casilda remembers the baptism when Leonardo chose him to be her Godfather. Leonardo thanks him for accepting and Felix assures him that it was heartfelt. Isaura asks Felix why people refer to the head of a Mafia family as the Godfather, but he calmly tells her he has no idea. He then continues to play with Alejandrita. Isaura and Leonardo have a sort of worried and curious look on their faces.

     In their bungalow, Arturo and Paulina have dinner. Paulina tells Arturo that she will be writing for two magazines by submitting her work through the Internet. He congratulates her and she mentions the old picture of Felix that she had in one of her files. He tells her that it is just a coincidence, but she does not believe in that. He tells her not to look for something where there isn’t anything. (Side Note – did anyone notice the Huge Watermelon slices on the table in their bungalow? I wonder if she stole them from the Orellana Organization before she left as a momento? LOL)

     Alejandrita walks with Leonora after dinner, but Casilda pulls her away from her. Felix excuses himself and Leonardo asks him about his strange accident. Felix calmly tells him that accidents are just that strange and unexpected. He then leaves. Leonora also excuses herself and goes to her room. Casilda and Alejandrita race each other back to their bungalow and Leonardo joins them.

     Paulina goes to check on Marisa and finds her breathing heavily and sweating. She yells for Arturo and he desperately rushes to the main house for help. To his disbelief he runs into Isaura just outside of Mrs. Palacios’ room and proceeds to open the door to the room…… and sees Leonora!! (Awesome!!) In shock he asks her if she is Mrs. Palacios? Leonora who is also in shock… in a cracking voice answers… yes. She regains some composure and asks him why he just barged into her room. He also tries to resume his position and quickly apologizes and tells her that his daughter is very sick and he needs to take her to Mexico City immediately. She tells him that he can use the plane and anything else he may need for her. He thanks her and leaves. Leonora falls on the bed in shock, terror and panic!

     Casilda and Alejandra continue to search through Leonora’s cell phone. Alejandra is surprised to see that she has a pilot and Casilda tells her that her husband gave her an airplane and pilot. Alejandra asks what Felix does for a living and finds out that he is some type of rancher. She states that his wealth depends on what he plants (hint, hint). She tells Casilda to write down the pilot’s number.

     Leonora is still shaken from seeing Arturo as Isaura tries to calm her down. She reminds her that if Felix finds out he will kill them all for not telling him as soon as Arturo walked through the door. Leonora tells her that she is going to talk to Arturo, but she convinces her not to. Leonora worries about Arturo’s daughter.

     Casilda hides Leonora’s cell phone when Leonardo enters her room. Leonardo asks her if she is ok since she is dress in her mother’s clothes. She asks him if it bothers him, but he just worries about her nerves. Alejandrita enters the room and asks if she can go play with Marisa, but Casilda does not want her to go because she may be pushed into the pool again and she may die and then what will she do and she will cry more tears that the water in the pool. (This was funny because she said it all in one breath) Leonardo tells her that he will go with Alejandrita.

     Rebecca enters Alejandrita’s playhouse and tells them that Marisa was taken to the hospital because she has a heart condition. Alejandrita worries about her new friend. Leonardo asks Rebecca to watch Alejandrita because he has to talk to Leonora.

     At the hospital, Marisa is taken into the emergency room and Doctor Santa Cruz tells them to be strong and wait outside. Arturo tries to tell Paulina about what he just discovered, but Paulina asks him if they can talk about whatever it is later. He agrees.

     In the garden, Leonora tells Leonardo how Arturo discovered her. He tells her that they need to keep the truth from Felix and that he is going to talk to Arturo. Leonora tries to stop him, but he insists and leaves.

     Victor and Felix talk about Hipolito. Felix tells him that he doesn’t forgive traitors no matter who they are. Victor states his loyalty and years of service to Felix, but he doesn’t seem to be too convinced. Victor squirms in his chair and Felix tells him that words are not enough, only actions.

     Felix talks to Arturo and asks about his daughter’s health. He offers his support and asks that Arturo keep him informed.

     Arturo turns to Paulina and asks how she is doing. She just hugs him.

     Alejandrita asks Leonora why Marisa is sick and if she will be ok. Leonora reassures her that her friend will be ok. Casilda enters Leonora’s room just when Alejandrita mentions Arturo’s name and Casilda is curious at hearing the name. Rebecca also enters the room looking for Alejandrita. Casilda doesn’t allow the girl to stay with Leonora.

     Doctor Santa Cruz introduces a new doctor, Doctor Bravo to Paulina and Arturo. Rafael arrives at the hospital and comforts Paulina. Doctor Santa Cruz tells them to remain calm, but Paulina cannot help but cry.

     At the pension, the group wonders how they will tell Clemente about Marisa. He arrives just when Covadonga decides to tell him about Marisa and overhears them talking. They all go to the hospital.

     Felix tells Cristina to return home, but she gives him the run around and hangs up. Felix is upset and Cesar tells him that he will reinforce the security around her. Felix reminds him to be discreet. Victor asks Felix if things are really serious and he confirms it.

     Somewhere else, Marcelo (rival gangster) is upset that Felix killed some of his people and says that he will regret his actions.

     Renata and Diego arrive at the hospital (Renata and Rafael exchange glances). Diego offers Arturo his help and support. Arturo thanks him.

     Casilda continues to talk with Alejandra and both are curious about Leonora having a pilot named Arturo. Both laugh. Alejandra says that it does not surprise her that Leonora would have her husband and lover under the same roof. They agree to keep quiet for now, but Alejandra tells Casilda that she should call his cell to confirm whether it’s him or not. She calls but hangs up when Arturo picks up the phone. Casilda is not certain if it’s him or not because so much time has passed.

     Clemente and the gang arrive at the hospital and Doctor Santa Cruz tells them that Marisa will be fine. She says this attack may have been brought on by some emotional change. Paulina comments that she had an incident at La Escondida. The doctor tells the group that she has been reassigned to a hospital in another town. They are all sad to know she will be leaving, but she assures them that Doctor Bravo is wonderful. Paulina especially thanks the doctor for all she has done for her.

     Cristina complains to Alfredo and Jasmin about her father’s persistence that she goes home immediately.

     Casilda continues to mess with Leonora’s cell phone. When she hears a knock on the door she puts the cell phone in a flower arrangement. Leonora and Isaura enter her room and ask her how she is feeling, especially when she realizes she is wearing Alejandra’s clothes. Suddenly the phone starts ringing and Isaura looks for the phone, while Casilda acts as if nothing is happening. Isaura follows the sound and gets the phone from the flower arrangement and realizing that it is Leonora’s, she gives it to her. Leonora answers and finds that it is Arturo calling her back. Leonora covers for Casilda’s hang up and asks him how his daughter is. He tells her she is better and thanks her for her concern. Isaura then turns and asks Casilda how she got the phone, but Casilda blames it on Alejandrita. Of course Isaura does not buy her story, but Leonora makes her back off.

     Arturo hangs up and is visibly confused. When he looks up he sees Leonardo, who tells him he is there to talk to him about Leonora.

     The doctor tells Paulina and the pension gang that Marisa is responding well to the new medication and is out of danger. Paulina looks for Arturo to give him the news.

     Leonardo tells Arturo that it is a coincidence that he is working for Leonora because she does not want to see him. Arturo asks why she did not say something when she found out he was her new pilot. Leonardo tells him that she did not want him to lose his job because of his daughter’s illness. Arturo asks if Felix knows and Leonardo confirms that he does not and they would like to keep it that way. Just then, Paulina rushes up to Arturo and hugs him happily telling him that Marisa will be ok. Arturo and Leonardo exchange glances. Paulina recognizes Leonardo as the front person for the new owner of the Orellana Organization. Leonardo excuses himself. Arturo and Paulina hug.

     Inside an SUV, Alfredo, Cristina and Jasmin are taking Agustin home. All the while, Alfredo and Cristina are making rude comments about Agustin. Thankfully Jasmin counters and reminds Alfredo that he too once sang in restaurants. Alfredo denies it saying that the newspapers invent lies about him to sell more papers. Just then their vehicle is surrounded and some men start shooting rounds into the car. They are shaken, but not hurt. The men drive away.

     At the hospital, Arturo tells Paulina there is something she needs to know…. That Mrs. Palacios is Nora Guzman (aka Leonora Madrigal). Shock! The end.

 

     Telenovela-World:  SUMMARY 10/06 TUESDAY [10/5/04]   Author: Jardinera654 (---)  Date:   10-06-04 11:00 PDT      Arturo finally tells Paulina who La Sra. Palacios really is: Nora Guzman. He explains it was apparently a coincidence, at least that's the reason Leonardo de Muñoz came and gave; it was the reason he came to see him. He says he only found it out earlier in the morning as he ran to her quarters to ask permission to take Marisa. He opened the door and he ran into her, unexpectedly. He also explains that it must have been Oscar, El Ingeñero, who put his resume forward and Victor Garduño hired him. Nora apparently has been hiding from him since she found out. He says he believes this must be the case because otherwise she has had no other reason to hide like that.

     Paulina isn't so sure it's all so coincidental but says he needs to continue working for Nora since she hasn't got a job right now. She then figures out that Leonardo was Nora's other "love interest" as well as her life-long friend and in Felix Palacios' employ, and, the representative of the new owner of the Orellana organization.

     After the shooting incident Alfredo insists someone must have been trying to kidnap him. Jasmín tells Alfredo "Hardly likely!" and then tells Cristina she worries for what could have happened if the bodyguards hadn't been with them. They return to the Hotel International.

     Arturo tells Paulina he wouldn't leave her there nor go back to work there except for Marisa. She understands and says well, if Nora doesn't want to see him then good, so he won't. She tells him he's a terrific father. Then the new doctor assures them both that Marisa is responding to the new treatment they are trying but needs to be observed for a couple of days longer there in the hospital.

     Cristina calls her father and tells him about the incident and he insists she now return home. He orders her home, in fact. She finally agrees. Arturo is ordered to take both Cristina and Leonardo back to La Escondida immediately.

     Leonora remembers again the first time she and Arturo made love. She's depressed that she cannot stop these memories.

     Felix is worried about Cristina and Leonora's security since he remembers how Cristina's mother died years ago in another attack directed against him. He tells Victor he wouldn't forgive himself should anyone of the innocents there die because of this situation. He gives the order that no one is to go out or to come in to La Escondida without him giving the order. Victor says Marcelo Previni is definitely somebody to be careful of crossing. Felix tells Victor he wants to attempt some sort of pact or truce to avoid this situation from worsening and to get everything back on an even keel. Victor says he's already attempting to open some means of communication with Marcel Previdi's organization.

     Leonora finds Felix and says this additional security has got her very frightened and she doesn't understand. He tells her just to trust him. She agrees. He leaves and she thinks to herself he's so upset there's no telling what he'd do if he found out who Arturo really was.

     Arturo reports directly to Felix that he's back without incident. After asking after his daughter, he tells Arturo there is an order that no one is to leave or enter the compound without his giving the order. Then he dismisses Arturo.

     Leonardo returns and finds Leonora. He assures her that Arturo now understands the truth and he apparently is not going to quit his job nor to say anything. At least it would seem it suits him to continue as he is. Then he asks her why Felix is increasing the security and preventing people from leaving. She is exasperated and says he won't tell her anything. She's clueless.

     Later Leonardo asks Felix if he can get back to Mexico City as he has pending business with the Orellana organization. Felix says to leave it to Sergio since that's what he's being paid for.

     At the hospital Paulina tells Renata about Nora's being the mysterious Sra. Palacios and what rotten luck. However, Paulina says she's not going to continue running away from Nora and will confront her there when she returns to live at La Escondida. She's confident she will win.

     Cristina is mad she's stuck at the compound and screams at her father for demanding that she come back there. She screams that it's like living in a fortified embassy and he says it's for security purposes. She angrily asks what kind of business is he mixed in with and what does he really do for a living that they should be locked in like this. He screams back that it's not her business to question him and to remember his is the ultimate and final word in that compound. Period! She goes back to her room to pout.

     Leonora goes to the chapel to pray for herself in her misery at having to face Arturo. She admits her life is empty without her daughter. Her sin was to love the wrong man and she's suffering her penance for that. She still is angry at Arturo and his cheating on her with Paulina. She admits she's envious of his happy family situation. Then she prays for the health of his sick daughter. She stands and turns to go and Arturo is standing there staring at her.

     They speak formally and he says he's there to pray for the health of his daughter. She says despite what he may think, she was there to pray for her also. She explains her baby died and her remains are there in the chapel. Arturo appears sorry to hear she lost her baby. She confirms with him that Leonardo explained how he was Victor's choice for a pilot and that it was only a coincidence. He says yes. Leonora remarks that it would appear they both got what they were aiming for out of life. He woodenly agrees. She then asks if he is going to quit, but he says he needs the money for Marisa's coming operation. However, she says he could be free of this job, but he says he doesn't want to pay the penalty. She agrees he is well payed. She says she hopes he'll keep their past a secret and he says there's no reason not to do so. He then pardons himself and says he'd really like to pray for his daughter's health now and she says of course and leaves him. He looks up at the altar and seems to be steeling himself and needing strength to keep himself under control when he's so near her. Afterward he prays and before leaving he stops at Leonora's baby's little altar and prays for "the baby that Leonora had with Leonardo" and leaves.

     In Leonora's rooms Isaura and she are discussing the encounter in the chapel. Isaura begs her to now take the advantage and take vengeance against Arturo. Leonora refuses saying she cannot harm an innocent little one like his daughter. He needs and wants the money. Isaura insists she could pay him herself for the contract's penalty out of her own earnings. He's promised to keep quiet about their past. Isaura is not to ask her again. So Isaura warns her that Arturo may very well have found out who she was and came to do an act of vengeance against her somehow. Some people have very "different faces from those we see"......best to be careful. Leonora seems to take her warning seriously, although she finds it hard to believe he'd take that kind of action with his daughter's situation so serious.

     Felix and Leonora are discussing the fact he's so preoccupied. He tells her he'd die if he ever lost her. She promises him she's very happy with him and would never leave him. He tells her he trusts her but that it's something else he has on his mind now and she again must trust him.

     Renata and Paulina wonder if Palacios is the new owner of the Orellana organization since Leonardo also works for Palacios. Paulina says that's the curious thing about it all. He very well could be.

     Rafa tells Cova he's divorcing Claudia and hoping that since Renata and Diego's marriage is not going well she may leave Diego. Cova says things aren't that easy in life.

     Claudia asks Sergio why would Palacios want to buy this organization. He explains that powerful people want to be able to control the media and what they may say about them. Victor convinced Palacios this would be the easiest way to do that and that's why he's now in charge of the offices for Palacios.

     Casilda is begging Leonardo to take the family back to their house in Mexico City. That's where she belongs. She also asks why he left her again. He explains it was for pending business back in the city. He promises they will return to their own house after the security is lessened and Felix allows people to come and go again. Then he leaves the room. She thinks to herself that he's only procrastinating because he wants to continue being close to Leonora.

     Renata and Diego argue again about his disability and that she only married him out of pity. She finally blows up at him and says she's going to get a separation from him. She had it.

     Leonardo goes to Felix and discusses the fact that Paulina, Arturo Sandoval's wife, is part of the Orellana organization and recognizes him from there. He might want to be aware of this as she might suspect him as the new owner. Victor adds she is probably not to be trusted since it was Orellana who came there to find things to use as evidence against him. Leonardo says well, she only worked for a woman's magazine and Felix agrees then that she wouldn't have been interested in anything to do with him. It also is just a strange coincidence she happens to be the Sandoval's wife. Leonardo leaves then. Once he's gone he gets permission from Felix to watch her movements around the compound. Felix agrees and says he wants it done discreetly and without Leonardo's knowing.

     Alejandrita and Arturo are talking outside the main house. She asks after Marisa. She asks if she's coming back and he says soon he hopes. She says she's told her parents about Marisa. He asks who her parents are. She tells him their names are Leonardo and Casilda. He's dumbfounded at this bit of news. ---FIN---

    

     Telenovela-World:  AEMP Summary Wed Oct. 6, 2004   Author: cyndire (---)  Date:   10-06-04 22:42 PDT

     Casilda asks Leonardo what they are doing in La Escondida. Leonardo tells her it is for her own health. Casilda tells him she would love to return to Mexico, to their home, but Leonardo tells her that Felix has prohibited everyone from leaving. As he leaves, Casilda says to herself that the true reason must be that he wants to be near Leonora.

     Diego and Renata have a conversation about the new employees' performance. Renata says she is amazed on how well everyone is doing and Diego takes it personally and tells her she is saying it out of pity, just the same reason she married him. Renata denies it but Diego insists in his accusations until Renata explodes and tells him she's had enough and why not separate. Diego is left speechless (he wasn't expecting that from Renata I guess)

     Back in La Escondida, Arturo and Alejandrita are talking about Marisa. Alejandrita is worried for her and asks if she is sick. Arturo says yes, and that is why he had to take her to Mexico. Alejandrita says she has talked to her parents about Marisa. Arturo asks her who her parents are (I wonder why he didn't ask before) and she says her parents are Leonardo and Casilda. Arturo is astonished to know this. Just then, Luisa arrives and Arturo asks her what she's doing there, and she says she now works here. She then tells Alejandrita her mom is looking for her. Isaura listens to all this hidden from a safe distance.

     Diego gets back into his combat suit and asks Renata if that is what she wants. She replies no, he should know she only answered out of rage and impulse, but he sarcastically tells her of course, she must have been thinking about it a long time ago, so fine, if that's what she wants, why not start with the divorce paperwork.

     Felix talks to Victor about the situation. He says if things continue that way, he will have to leave the country. Victor tells him not to worry because he will try to get to terms with Marcelo. Felix tells him that if it weren't for Christina and Leonora he wouldn't be so powerless, and asks Victor to make sure he reaches some sort of an agreement with Marcelo.

     When Luisa and Alejandrita leave, Isaura comes out of her hiding place and walks with Arturo around the gardens. How small is the world she says, who would've thought that he'd end up there as Leonora's employee. Arturo asks Isaura since when does she use the name "Leonora". Isaura replies it has been many years now. She tells him a story which is all a lie, that when Leonora lost hers and Leonardo's daughter she decided to change and that they had broken up in good terms and each went their own ways; that Leonardo went back to his wife and daughter and Leonora found herself a good catch in Felix Palacios. Arturo says of course, in the end she got what she was looking for. Isaura reminds him it was him who married another woman and left Nora. He says she was who didn't want anything with him and he could not forget the torn letter she returned to him and soon afterwards she was with Leonardo.

     Marcelo talks to one of his men. The man asks him what he is planning. Marcelo says he will take things easy. Felix Palacios is dangerous, but the death of his men is the perfect excuse to get rid of him and win his market.

     Luisa tells Leonora about her encounter with Arturo. Leonora tells her not to worry since she and Arturo have already seen each other, and they agreed to keep the past in the past. Isaura walks in and tells Leonora she needs to talk to her.

     Arturo and Paulina talk on the phone about the order Felix has about not leaving or entering the ranch. Someone knocks at his bungalow and he hangs. The guard tells him Felix wants to see him at the main house immediately.

     Isaura tells Leonora everything she told Arturo. Leonora asks what his reaction was. Isaura says he still believes that her daughter was Leonardo's. Leonora says it is for the better.

     At Don Clemente's pension they are having a good bye dinner party for Dr. Santa Cruz. They talk about all she has done for them, and about how much she helped Paulina with her problem and with Marisa's condition.

     Arturo is waiting for Don Felix at the entrance hall. Leonora descends the stairs and is shaken at his site. Christina and Jasmine arrive and so do Felix and Cesar. Felix tells Arturo he called him because he wants to know how his daughter is doing. Arturo says she is doing fine. Alejandrita runs in and jumps into Felix's arms and calls him "godfather". Felix asks Arturo if he has met his god daughter. Arturo says yes, but he was not aware that he was her godfather. Felix says yes, Leonardo and Casilda are his "compadres". Rebecca announces dinner is ready. Felix invites Arturo to have dinner with all of them, but he refuses saying he already had something to eat. Isaura invites them to go to the dining room. Arturo leaves. Leonardo excuses himself and says he'll be right back, and follows Arturo. Christina looks at them suspiciously and also follows from afar.

     Arturo is walking away when Leonardo calls him. Arturo asks what he wants. Christina is listening behind a pillar. Leonardo tells him he did the right thing by refusing to have dinner with everyone else, he obviously knows what his place is in this house. Arturo says he understands, but what he doesn't get is Leonardo's cynicism. Leonardo says he has no idea what he's talking about. Arturo tells him he knows that Leonora's dead daughter was his. Leonardo looks worried and confused but as quickly recovers and says he has no reason to talk about that. Arturo tells him that while he is there, he will do his job, but as soon as the contract ends he will leave with his family. Christina can't believe what she just heard.

     At the hospital, Paulina feeds Marisa. Marisa asks for her father: she misses him she says. Paulina explains he can't come, but when she wants to feel him near, to think about the happy moments she has had with her daddy and she will feel him. Marisa does as she closes her eyes, and happily smiling she says she does feel him and he even kissed her. Paulina laughs.

     Isaura tells Leonora it was good that Arturo did not stay for dinner. She tells Leonora she thinks he is following her. Leonora doubts and asks if it would be possible that he came with a different intention. Isaura says she should make him leave by overriding the contract, but Leonora says no, and even if she tried, he wouldn't accept her paying off the penalty. Leonora sits and meditates while Isaura is there thinking: the best would be for Arturo to leave, because it is not convenient for her plans. What if they someday have the chance to clarify things? Felix arrives at Leonora's room and Isaura leaves.

     Christina tells Rebecca what she heard from Arturo and Leonardo. She accuses Leonora and Leonardo of defrauding her father and of having had a baby together. Rebecca tells Christina that Leonora's daughter's remains were brought recently to La Escondida. Christina is indignant. She says she will tell her father.

     Felix tells Leonora he has seen her very tense, and he knows the reason she is like that. Leonora looks nervous.

     Paulina asks herself what must be going on between Leonora and Arturo. Don Clemente arrives at the hospital with the gang and tells her they came so she doesn't feel lonely.

     Felix tells Leonora he knows it is his fault for having doubled security measures in the ranch. Relieved, Leonora says yes, that's true, because nothing like this had ever happened before. He tells her he is sorry and that he is just waiting on a negotiation. Curious and suspicious, she asks what kind of business is that. He says it is with people she doesn't know and so it is off topic.

     Paulina thanks Dr. Santa Cruz for all her help. Clara tells her she can always count on her while they embrace.

     Felix advises Leonora to stop worrying so much about other people's problems, that he can see that Marisa's problem has affected her. Leonora says yes it's true. Felix tells Leonora that besides, he likes Arturo and has offered to help in anything. Leonora asks why he feels sympathy for Arturo and Felix tells her about what Arturo said, that he had been deceived by a woman. Leonora tells Felix not to believe him so dearly, and to remember that he is a pilot and as the saying goes, he must have had one love in each port. She asks if Arturo told him what had happened with that woman. Felix says no, but he understands because he could have never forgiven a treason.

     Diego is at the bar drinking. The new singer approaches and asks if something is wrong. Diego says he doesn't want to talk. The singer says sometimes talking helps.

     Renata talks to Paulina at the hospital room. She says Diego is worse than ever, and tells her about the fight and everything.

     Diego tells the singer that Renata married him out of pity. The singer tells him that he is being too hard on himself. Diego says he has always known that Renata doesn't love him.

     Renata tells Paulina she is not sure she loves Diego. Paulina doubtfully asks her if despite all these years they have been married, she has not felt any growing affection for Diego. Renata says she doesn't know. Paulina asks if she is still thinking about Rafael. Renata says that even though there was never a thing between them, she loves Rafael. She says she is divorcing Diego.

     Arturo is having memories of Nora and himself kissing by the fountain... he remembers again their first night of passion in Morelia. Picking up a picture of him, Paulina and Marisa, he remembers what Isaura said, the past is in the past and that is where it should stay. Meanwhile, Leonora thinks too. She tells her father she is fulfilling her oath; she thinks that if Arturo would have loved her, her life would have been so different. To love Arturo has been her sin.

     Casilda and Leonardo enter Alejandrita's room. Casilda asks if he put enough insect repellent, it would be terrible if some animal would climb on her and sting her. Leonardo calms her and asks her not to worry, nothing will happen. Casilda then asks what those lights are as she goes to the window. Leonardo says it is only the guards doing their patrol with flashlights. But Casilda is nervous. She says everything is weird in the ranch. Again Leonardo says it's ok. Casilda asks him to embrace her so nothing bad happens. He does.

     Arturo tells Cesar he was told that if he needed to buy things he could go to the nearby village. Cesar said of course, but first he has to ask Don Felix's permission. Arturo says if there are no drivers, he can drive himself. In what seemed like the nursery, Felix and Leonora are talking. Victor arrives with a radio for Felix. Cesar asks Felix for permission to take Arturo to the village. Felix says yes. Leonora is uneasy. Felix asks her what is wrong, why did she suddenly get nervous. Leonora says she is worried for Casilda.

     Isaura says to herself that everything is under control. Arturo believes Leonora had Leonardo's baby. If only Arturo knew that Alejandrita is Leonora and his daughter. She thinks that the only real threat is Casilda. Why not make everyone think she is crazy so they take her to the nuthouse. She then smiles and says she knows what she will do.

     While driving to the village, Arturo asks Cesar why security measures were increased. Cesar says he ignores the reason.

     Isaura goes to Casilda's room and makes her believe that her "madrina" is looking for her. Casilda at first is suspicious, but when Isaura pretends she is greeting Alejandra, Casilda grins and is so happy, and asks if she really sees her too.

     Christina asks Leonardo since when do he and Leonora know each other. Leonardo explains they know from Morelia from many years back. Christina says surely that is why they have such a close friendship.

     Isaura assures Casilda she saw Alejandra. Casilda can't stop smiling and starts acting her double personality. Casilda reminds Alejandra that they had agreed not to talk in front of others. Isaura is surprised on how easy it was to make Casilda fall again. As Alejandra, Casilda asks herself if she should give her hand to Isaura or not, but then decides that better as Casilda. Isaura leaves the room. Alejandra tells Casilda she never liked Isaura. Casilda asks her mother what other people will think when they see her. Alejandra says they will recognize her as a Madrigal de Horta. Casilda again asks, what will they say when she tells them she is her daughter. Alejandra says not to tell.

     Sergio asks Renata if she has an article ready. Renata says not yet. She then says she has a question and maybe he can help. She asks who the new owner of the company is. Sergio says it is someone who has preferred not to appear. She says she thinks it is Felix Palacios. Sergio asks himself where could she get that information.

     Isaura tells Leonora she is worried for Casilda. Leonora suggests they go visit her with a pitcher of lemonade. Casilda grumbles about the insects. Leonora and Isaura arrive and ask if anyone wants some lemonade. Leonardo says he does.

     Christina goes to his father and says she needs to tell him something about Leonora. He says if she is saying anything bad about his wife she is losing her time. Christina proceeds to tell him that Leonora and Leonardo were lovers and that they had a child that died and that the remains they brought recently were from that child. Felix is stunned. He asks his daughter to leave.

     Back at Casilda's bungalow, she starts acting strange, and when Alejandrita calls her mom, she yells at her not to call her mom, she isn't her mother. Alejandrita begins to cry. Leonora is amazed. Leonardo is too. Casilda continues to yell while Isaura mumbles about her. Casilda runs upstairs. She then descends with Alejandra's wig and starts talking like her. She refers to Isaura as a woman who she doesn't get how she could get Jacobo. She then turns to Leonora and tells her she is tired of her tarnishing the good name of Madrigal de Horta, and turning to Leonardo tells him he shouldn't act as if nothing, because she knows he had a daughter with Leonora. Leonora is stunned and cries for her sister. Leonardo is dumbfounded. Casilda suddenly comes back to reality, and asks what is going on; why are they looking at her like that. She calls for Alejandrita and asks if she has hurt her daughter. She then asks if Alejandra has left already. Isaura says she will go to the main house to let Felix know what is going on. Casilda calls for Alejandra. Leonora tells Casilda that Alejandrita is playing and tries to hug her, but Casilda asks Leonardo to hold her. He asks her to come with her.

     Rebecca tells Christina maybe it was a mistake to tell her father. Christina says of course not, and if she gets Leonora to leave by what she said, her dad's rage will be worth it.

     Roberto and Renata talk about Felix and Leonardo and how they could possibly know each other. Roberto says Leonardo works for a stock company and he must know lots of people. They then make plans to visit Paulina at the hospital.

     Felix asks Isaura if it is true that Leonardo and Leonora were lovers and they had a daughter; maybe they are still having an affair at his back.

     Leonora and Leonardo are worried for Casilda. Leonora says she will talk to Felix to make an exception because they need to take Casilda to a doctor urgently. They are about to leave when Casilda comes out and asks Leonardo not to leave because she is scared. Leonora asks Leonardo to stay with Casilda.

     Leonora arrives where Felix and Isaura are talking and tells Felix about Casilda. Felix says Isaura already told him, and he needs to talk to her first.

 

     Telenovela-World:  Finally here! AEMP Summary THU Oct. 7, 2004   Author: cyndire (---)

Date:   10-09-04 20:11 PDT

     Roberto and Renata are talking about the possibility that Felix Palacios is the new owner of the Orellana Organization. Roberto says he can take care of finding out since he is close to Leonardo. Roberto and Renata agree to visit Paulina and Marisa at the hospital when they finish the work day.

     Crestfallen, Leonardo descends from Casilda's bedroom and tells Leonora and Isaura that Casilda is now calmer. Leonora is extremely worried about her and tells Leonardo they must take Casilda to a hospital urgently. Leonardo says that would be the right thing, but since Felix has orders of not letting anyone out of La Escondida, it is not an option. Leonora nods and says she will convince Felix that this is an emergency. She runs out to where Felix is talking with Isaura and tells him that Casilda is very sick. Felix says Isaura has already filled him in but he needs to talk to her about something, and then he grabs her arm.

     Once alone, Felix starts to complain to Leonora about what Christina told him, is it true that she and Leonardo were lovers and they had a child? He is furious and Leonora looks at him with a bit of respect (or fear?) but lets him finish his complaint. She then calmly tells him it is all a lie. Leonora tells him things are not the way he thinks they are, yes, Leonardo was once in love with her and was pretending her, but it never went past just that because she was in love of someone else. Felix asks her to swear that there was never anything between her and Leonardo, that he never wanted anything with her. Leonora says of course, she swears it is true and if he wants, they can come to the chappel and swear in front of her daughter's remains. Felix tells her it is not necesary: he believes her and then asks for her forgiveness; he says it is just that she is the love of his life and jelousy took over him.

     Rafael and Renata continue talking about Felix and how Arturo signed a forceful contract for one year. Roberto asks Renata if Felix has a family, and she replies he has a daughter, and guess who is his wife: no other than Leonora Madrigal. Roberto looks surprised.

     Back at La Escondida, Leonardo asks where Alejandrita is. Luisa tells him she was tired and went to sleep already. Leonardo asks Luisa to stay and take care of Casilda and Alejandrita because he has to go talk to Felix.

     Felix and Leonora talk about Casilda. Leonora tells him she is very ill and he must allow them to take her to Mexico to be checked by a doctor. Just then, Felix's cell phone rings, it is Victor Garduño. He tells Felix that Marcelo has agreed to a meeting. When he hangs, he informs Leonora he must be leaving to Mexico immediately to fix the problems that have caused them to increase the security and if all goes well they will be safe now. Leonora suggests to Felix why not take Casilda and Leonardo with him since he is already leaving. But Felix thinks that given Casilda's delicate state, it would be best to bring a specialist directly to La Escondida to see her.

     Sunbathing by the pool, Jasmin asks Christina if she thinks what she heard from Leonardo and Arturo is true. Unaware that Leonardo is approaching, Christina says of course, and for sure they are still having an affair behind her father's back. By then Leonardo is by the pool and asks her how can she say so many stupidities. Christina says she heard everything he and Arturo talked. Leonardo says that it is one thing that Arturo thinks all those things but that he never accepted that they are true because he doesn't have to explain anything to him. Defiant, Christina says that by staying quiet he gave the truth to Arturo, and besides, she already told her father and so now lets see how he can fix things with him. Leonardo says he will by telling the truth and he knows why she (Christina) does all this, just to harm Leonora, but he will do anything to prevent that from happening. Then he walks away. Christina says to Jasmin that he surely defends her so vehemently for a reason.

     Isaura tells Leonora she had to tell Felix the truth about Leonardo. Leonora says it is ok, because it is not anything to be ashamed of. Isaura speculates it must have been Arturo, but Leonora thinks it could have been Casilda, since she has been having those ideas lately. Isaura says of course, it could have been Casilda, after all she is crazier than a mountain goat. Leonora looks at her with killer eyes and demands her to stop expressing herself like that about Casilda. Isaura looks back at her like 'I messed up', and appologizes.

     Felix asks Victor if he is sure Marcelo's people are not laying an ambush on them. Victor says he doesn't think so because it is not convenient for Marcelo to do that. Just then Leonardo arives and asks Felix if they can have a talk... alone. Victor reluctantly walks out. Leonardo faces Felix and Felix looks back.

     Cesar informs Arturo that Don Felix needs to fly to Mexico city immediately.

     Leonardo tells Felix that he has come to face the accusations someone has made of him. Felix tells him in a friendly manner that it is not necesary. Leonora already clarified all with him and he believes her, so not to worry. Leonardo says he wants to always be straight with him, and if he wants, in any moment he can order an investigation be done on him, since he has all the means to do so. Felix again reassures him that it won't be necesary, because it is enough with Leonora's word for him, and that the only thing that should now be of concern is Casilda's health. Leonardo asks him if they can go to Mexico with him, but Felix says that he will bring a doctor back with him.

     We see Felix Palacios walking with long steps towards the pool to where Christina and Jasmin are sunbathing. Felix asks Jasmin to please leave him alone with his daughter. When Jasmin leaves, Felix yells to Christina and asks her to never gossip about Leonora because he will not have mercy with her, not even because she is his daughter.

     Casilda is lying in bed while she thinks. Why do everyone seem so strange? She believes everyone thinks she is crazy, what if they lock her up in a mental hospital? She decides she will instead run away. Quietly, she gets out of bed and walks out the room. Meanwhile, Alejandrita is at her room reading (how nice to see a little girl reading voluntarily!) Casilda enters the room and asks her what she's doing. Nothing, just reading replies Alejandrita. Casilda kneels down next to her daughter and tells her about a day, when she was a little girl just like her, her Madrina took her to a fair, and this was the only time she did. She bought cotton candy and got onto the roundabout (carousel) ... Alejandrita in the meantime smiles at her mom. Casilda lovingly looks into her eyes and asks her if she would like to go to the fair. They could take a car since there are so many and besides, she knows where the keys are. Alejandrita says YES! They walk towards the door and just before they exit, Casilda tells Alejandrita: you know what? I adore you! Alejandrita jumps into her arms and says she does too, and then they leave.

     Leonardo tells Leonora it was Christina who told Felix about the supposed affair between them, because she heard Arturo telling him that her baby was his. Leonora says of course that is a reason, and Arturo remained with that idea since what happened at Betina's apartment. Leonardo says sure, but they made all that up just to get rid of Arturo. Isaura says she insists it is too dangerous to have Arturo living there and they should do everything they can to make him leave.

     Casilda and Alejandrita are in the car. Alejandrita asks Casilda if they still have a long way to go. Suddenly, Casilda sees her mother (madrina) in the car asking her if she loves her, or is she going to kill her again, and suddenly Alejandra appears in front of the car. Casilda stops abruptly and gets off the car while shouting "Madrina, Madrina!" looking desperatly for her around, and underneath the car, thinking she hit her or something. Alejandrita gets off the car and is frightened at Casilda's behavior, she starts to cry and asks her mother what is wrong.

     Isaura insistes there is no other way but to put Casilda into the nuthouse. Leonardo says he agrees with Isaura for Casilda's own good. Isaura adds that it is not only for Casilda, but they must also think in Alejandrita. Leonora says she does not completely agree to the idea of having Casilda confined. Luisa enters the room and informs them she can't find either Casilda or Alejandrita anywhere. Everyone goes out to look for them.

     In a parking lot, Felix talks to Marcelo. Marcelo tells Felix he agrees that what his men did to him was a dirty trick. He says that if he had known about their plans he would have killed them himself. Felix says he is happy he understands and they finally agree to forget the incident and continue forward.

     Christina, Jasmin and Rebeca talk. Christina can't believe that her father treated her that way because of Leonora. She says she is sure that Leonora has a dirty secret from the past and she will continue to keep an eye on her. Rebeca tells her it is better if she just stops.

     Leonardo comes back to where Leonora is and tells her someone told him they saw Casilda leave in a car. Leonora asks how this is possible, and he says apparently before leaving to Mexico Don Felix had lifted the prohibition to leave the ranch and so nobody was suspicious.

     Back in the car, Casilda sits staring to the empty space. Alejandrita scared to death looks at her. In that moment, someone approaches the car. It is a priest, who asks if they are OK. Casilda does not answer, and Alejandrita is in shock. The priest continues asking but nothing.

     Marcelo tells Felix they need to see each other more often, and that he will propose some strategies for a business to him. Felix says it doesn't sound that bad. Marcelo proposes using Victor as the middleman. Felix asks Victor to come to an agreement with Marcelo. They shake hands and wish each other's families well and Felix leaves. Victor stays behind with Marcelo. He tells Victor if he is a man with ambition. because if he is, there is a business he might be interested in.

     Back in La Escondida, Casilda and Alejandrita are back. A doctor checked Casilda and tells everyone she is fine. Leonardo leans down next to his wife and asks her where they were going. Casilda says she was taking Alejandrita to the fair in Morelia, because her madrina took her once. Isaura looks at her and tells her that Morelia is too far away. Leonora asks the doctor if Casilda is really OK and he says she is.

     Marcelo asks Victor that if he accepts his proposition he could retire for the rest of his life in peace, and that the only thing he needs to do is to inform him of every step Felix Palacios makes. As Marcelo gets into the car, Victor says it sounds good, but Don Felix trusts him and besides he would be risking his head. Marcelo laughs and says that ever since Felix married his "model" he has become weak. Victor says Felix is no fool, and if he discovers him he will kill him. Marcelo laughs and says there is a lot of money for grabs, but if he doesn't want it... Victor says he hasn't said no yet. Marcelo leaves.

     Arturo arrives at the hospital with Paulina and Marisa by surprise. He explains Paulina that he flew Felix unexpectedly, and that next day they will all be returning together to La Escondida.

     Leonora tucks Casilda in. Casilda says she doesn't know what happened as she curls in bed. Leonora sweetly tells her not to worry, that she must rest and that she will take care of her until she falls asleep. Casilda insists she doesn't know what happened... Leonardo and Isaura leave the room. Isaura tells him that things have become very serious. Leonardo hopes Felix won't take long bringing a doctor.

     Leonardo goes to Alejandrita's room. She cries and tells him she was very scared. Leonardo holds her and consoles her.

     Don Clemente informs Arturo that Marisa has reacted favorably to the medicine and that is why she can go home the next day. Someone knocks at the door. Arturo opens and it is Felix. He says he finished his business earlier than expected and has stopped by to see how his daughter was doing. He walks towards Marisa and tells her she looks prettier than before. Marisa smiles and says "Don't I?" Arturo introduces Felix to Clemente and Renata. Arturo thanks him and Felix tells him that his wife Leonora has been very concerned about his daughter's health. Paulina tells him they will soon have the opportunity to thank Mrs. Palacios too. Don Clemente asks Felix if his wife's name is Leonora. Felix says yes, and that he may have heard about her before because she has a cosmetics company. Don Clemente asks if it's possible she is Leonora Madrigal. Felix says it is.

     Leonardo gives Isaura a cigar when Leonora exits the room and tells them that Casilda finally fell asleep. She asks what they are doing about Casilda. Leonardo says they will take her to a mental hospital, she has become a danger, starting with Alejandrita. Leonora says if it is necesary, maybe they should and if they do, she will take care of Alejandrita.

     Felix tells Arturo that he must take a specialist to La Escondida and asks Cesar to take care of that. He tells Arturo and Paulina that he can wait for them until Marisa leaves the hospital.

     Don Clemente asks Paulina and Arturo for a chat. Renata stays in the room with Marisa and they exit. Don Clemente wants an explanation, is Mrs. Palacios Nora? Arturo just found out says Paulina. Arturo got the job there by chance. Arturo says he and Paulina have decided to confront the situation and that the past is in the past. He will remain in the job until he completes his contract.

     In the Orellana Organization, Sergio complains to Victor for not taking seriously the fact that there are people who suspect that Felix Palacios is the new owner. Victor with his lollypop sits in the chair and tells Sergio that Renata probably is Paulina Almazan's friend and that is how she knew it. He explains that Paulina is the wife of Don Felix's new pilot and he knows she used to work in the Orellana Organization. Sergio asks what he will do about it. Victor says he won't do anything. If Felix knows that someone discovered he is the new owner they will blame it all on Paulina. Besides, he doesn't really care anymore. Sergio asks why is that. Victor says it's because both of them might soon be working for a different boss.

     Don Clemente tells Arturo he can't leave calmly knowing Leonora has crossed his path again. Arturo says Nora is a very different person now. Abuelo says he still sees his eyes shine when he talks about her. Arturo says Nora married a rich man as she wanted and forgot about him. Abuelo asks him if he has forgotten her.

     Victor tells Sergio everything about Marcelo. Sergio refuses to collaborate any longer. Victor says he must, otherwise he will expose the evidence he has about Silverio and Diana's deaths, and what would Paulina say if she knew it was him who killed her father?. Victor says he is tired of a life of being startled, and even if he continues under Felix's orders, he will never be in peace.

     Felix calls Leonora on the phone and tells her he has found a doctor for Casilda.

     Arturo visits Diego in the hotel. Diego informs Arturo that he and Renata will divorce.

     In the hospital, Don Clemente and Renata are leaving. Renata offers to drive Abuelo home. Don Clemente asks for her parents and if she has plans of seeing them soon; she says she prefers not to visit them for the moment. He asks why, and Renata tells him about the divorce. Don Clemente offers her his support.

     Arturo also offers his support to Diego, but tells him he thinks Renata does love him. Diego says Renata has always been interested in Rafael and he was a fool in thinking that her pity would someday turn into love. Arturo changes subjects and tells Diego that Leonora is Felix Palacios' wife.

     Michaela and Manolo talk about Paulina and Arturo. Manolo needs to go check on the bread and as he leaves, Fito teases her that she is falling in love with Manolo. Michaela says even if it were true, she is not the type Manolo likes, she is not young and beautiful like Diana was.

     The doctor tells Arturo and Paulina that Marisa can leave the hospital. Felix tells them that he can arrange so Dr. Bravo can come to La Escondida whenever they need to have Marisa checked.

     Back in La Escondida, the specialist informs Leonora, Isaura and Leonardo that Casilda is not well, she is having halucinations. As he speaks, Isaura thinks to herself that she has finally gotten rid of Casilda.

     Rafael arrives at the Orellana Organization and meets Renata, who asks what he's doing there. He says he is taking Claudia the divorce papers. Renata's eyes shine as she asks if it is really true he is divorcing Claudia. He says yes, because having married her was the worse mistake he has made. Renata tells him she might get a divorce too. Rafael says he has lived in repentment of not having fought for their love. They get close and he tells her "I Love You" and they kiss.

     Alejandrita asks Leonora if her mother will get well, and who will take care of her while her mom gets better. Leonora says she will. Alejandrita excitedly asks if they will play dolls. Leonora lifts her up in her arms and says of course, and many other things too... and suddenly she sees Paulina and Marisa in front of them....

 

     Telenovela-World:  Eng Summary 10/8 by mhouston    Author: Jardinera654 (---)  Date:   10-11-04 17:54 PDT   Author: mhouston (---)  Date: 10-11-04 07:20 PDT

     Ok.. Let's see what I remember... Thursday's episode left off when Leonora is playing with Alejandrita and she meets Marisa and Paulina... well Paulina cordially greets Leonora as Sra. Palacios and thanks her for letting her husband take their daughter to Mexico, especially considering the history between them. Leonora says that the past is the past and that she doesn't want to remember any part of her life before she met Felix.

     Isaura wants to make sure that Casilda is put in a mental hospital so she takes out some of Madrina's dresses and pretends to talk to her. Casilda falls into her trap and starts acting like Alejandra, however, when they start arguing about why Alejandra never liked Isaura, Casilda (as Alejandra) tries to choke Isaura. Leonardo and Leonora come in and save Isaura. Isaura gets want she wanted, Casilda is taken to the mental hospital.

     Then we see Casilda in the mental hospital (i felt sorry for her) and some crazy loons trying to inject her with drugs (thankfully the doctors come in and save her) and Leonardo feeling bad about leaving Casilda in the hospital.

     Don Clemente (metiche) talks to Renata about her not getting a divorce from Diego, appartently she has moved into the pension.

     Episode ends when everybody is back at La Escondida and Nora comes down for dinner and sees that Paulina and Arturo are sitting at the table....

     Hope it helps, the rest I don't remember....

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USA, 10/11-15/04

 

 

     Telenovela-World:  Summary - Monday 10/11  Author: Beatriz (---)  Date:   10-12-04 14:11 PDT

     In her room, Isaura tells Leonora that she should communicate with Arturo through her and Leonora agrees.

     At Clemente’s house the gang discusses with Renata the upcoming celebration for Covadonga. During their planning, Rafael arrives.

     Leonora and Isaura go downstairs for dinner and find that Felix has invited Arturo and Paulina to join them. Felix asks Leonora if she minds and she of course says they are welcome there. Cristina asks Leonora why she appears nervous and she replies that it is because she is worried about Casilda.

     Rafael approaches Renata and she tells him that she is living at Clemente's house for now. Rafael asks her about Diego, but Clemente comes into the room and asks them to join the group again.

     Back at La Escondida, Felix congratulates Arturo and Paulina on their family and says they make a nice couple. Felix briefly talks about his childhood as an orphan, but that now he has his daughter and wife whom he adores. Arturo tells Felix that his parents died and his grandfather Clemente raised him. Felix says that he is a nice man and he is glad he met him when they were in Mexico City. Paulina tells everyone that her parents have both passed and she has a brother. (During this of course Art & Pau look like the sweetest couple ever.) Cristina takes the opportunity to ask Leonora about her family since she never talks about it. Leonora is uncomfortable with the question.

     The celebration for Covadonga is underway at the Pension and Clemente tells the group why they are gathered there. He tells them he forgot to pick up the diploma for her, but she will have it the next day. He continues to praise Covadonga’s career and accomplishments throughout the years. She sits quietly and looks around sadly. The group asks her to give a small speech, but she tells them she is not worthy of such praise. She says that she can’t continue to lie to them. They tell her the only truth is that they love her and she is worth a lot. She admits that she was never a star and cries.

     At dinner (the torture continues) and Isaura tells everyone about her marriage to Jacobo, his death and later how her and Leonora moved in with her Aunt Alejandra, who has also passed away. Again Cristina tries to make Leonora uncomfortable and asks her how she became a model. Felix quickly stops Cristina and asks her why she is interrogating Leonora, but she replies she is just asking a question. Much to Leonora’s surprise, Arturo answers for her and says that he is sure that she became a model through hard work and fulfilling all of the dreams her parents had for her. She is taken aback and just looks at him. Felix also remains quiet and looks at Arturo.

     At the Orellana Organization, Leonardo reviews some paperwork with Sergio and Roberto who has been assigned to assist him. Sergio nervously excuses himself. Leonardo and Roberto comment on his strange behavior. Roberto asks Leonardo if he works for Felix Palacios.

     Felix asks Rebecca to bring coffee and drinks for the guests and asks around the table what everyone will drink. Leonora asks Paulina what she will have when she blurts out that she will not drink anything because she is an alcoholic. Her statement surprises everyone, but she calmly explains that she has a disease and has learned to accept it. Arturo tells them that he supports her and admires her courage in addressing the problem. Felix also tells her it is good and Alfredo (the worm) chimes in and says that it is apparent they are very much in love with one another. Felix offers to cancel the drinks if it makes her uncomfortable, but she says she is ok and orders coffee. Isaura thinks about how Paulina turned out to be an alcoholic with a malicious grin on her face.

     Leonardo tells Roberto that Felix is his good friend and his daughter’s Godfather. Roberto tells him that he would like to meet Felix and Leonardo tells him that he may have the opportunity one day since he is now assisting him. He tells him that he lives at La Escondida with Felix and his family, but that he is now staying in the city because his wife is sick.

     Rafael thanks everyone and excuses himself from the dinner table. Renata follows him out into the foyer, but they decide to talk later.

     Leonora and Isaura walk back to her room and discuss how uncomfortable dinner was with Arturo and Paulina there. However, Leonora is just grateful that they seem to be playing along with not telling Felix about their past. She tells Isaura how time will go by and hopefully things will continue this way and Arturo’s contract will be up and he will leave. Isaura tells her she is still afraid, but Leonora sadly tells her that destiny has made sure Arturo and her will never be together. She is sure that they will be separated again. Isaura leaves for the night and thinks to herself that she and destiny will make sure things do not change.

     Arturo and Paulina return to their bungalow and Arturo tells her he did not want to accept Felix’ dinner invitation, but he had no choice. Paulina is understanding, but hopes it will not happen often. Arturo reassures Paulina that he does not want to spend any time with Mrs. Palacios, but she does not look convinced. She goes to her room to complete some work and speak with Renata. Arturo goes to his room and sits on his bed.

     In her room, Isaura counts her money and thinks how difficult it has been to accumulate it. She thinks about Arturo’s letter and how she tore it up and sent it back to him. (We see a flashback to when he handed Isaura the letter). Meanwhile, is his room Arturo holds the torn letter and reminds himself that Leonora never cared to listen to his reasons. (We see a flashback of when Luisa handed him the letter in his hotel room in front of Clemente and Covadonga).

     Isaura spells out her name with all of her money on the bed. Again she starts thinking of her evil deeds and remembers the day she tricked Leonora into going to see Paulina and Arturo get married. At the same time, Leonora thinks how happy Paulina and Arturo are and she remembers when she saw them get married (We see a flashback of that day). Tears roll down her face as she thinks of how the pain of that day is engraved in her soul.

     Isaura continues to reminisce and thinks about the day she spoke to Silverio and told him that Lenora was going to attempt to break up his daughter’s marriage with a lie. She is grateful that he is now dead because that will ensure that no one will ever know that she was the one who lied to him. (We see a brief flashback of the scene)

     Leonardo and Leonora talk on the phone and she tells him about dinner, but assures him that everything is under control. He tells her to rest. After he hangs up, he thinks about the night in Betina’s apartment when he told Arturo that he was the father of Leonora’s baby. He reminds himself that it was the right thing to do because Leonora wanted Arturo out of her life. (We see a flashback of that night)

     Isaura gathers her money and thinks that she will put it in the bank this time because she cannot run the risk of losing it as she did before when she hid it in her mattress. She thinks that she will need to be very careful not to allow Leonora and Arturo to clarify anything from the past.

     In the office, Victor talks to Sando (one of Marcelo’s goons) on the phone. Victor tells him that they will use Sergio as their scapegoat and as a go between. Victor reminds him that Felix does not tolerate betrayal. While on the phone, Victor turns around to find Cesar (main security guard) who overhears part of his conversation.

     At the Looney Bin, the Doctor asks Casilda if she remembers her Godmother. She says of course I do because she visits me all of the time. He continues and asks if she keeps her clothes and other items. She tells him she wears her clothes sometimes because she misses her and she pretends to be her. She continues by saying that her Godmother loved her and that is why she visits her.

     Felix and Leonora walk through the garden and run into Arturo. When she sees him the flowers she was holding fall on the floor. Arturo reaches for them and is pricked by a thorn. Felix says that having that happen is like being hurt by a beautiful woman (something like that) and Arturo replies that a beautiful woman once lied to him. Leonora is surprised by his comment. Arturo apologizes to her for bothering them with his past, but Leonora tells him that it is ok. She continues and says that her husband likes him and his family and her husband also thinks he is a good man.

     In his apartment, as Sergio puts a bag of ice on his head because he has a hangover there is a persistent knock on the door. Annoyed he wonders whom it could be and opens the door to find Sando, who tells him Marcelo wants to meet him.

     As Felix enters the dining room for breakfast, he asks Rebecca where Cristina and Jasmin are. Meanwhile, Marisa walks in and asks if she may join Alejandrita. Leonora tells her she may join them and asks what she would like to have for breakfast. Marisa answers hotcakes and sits next to Alejandrita.

     Back in their bungalow, much to Paulina’s surprise, Arturo prepared breakfast for them and set the table. She asks for Marisa and he goes to her room to get her.

     In the Big House, Marisa tells Leonora that her parents do not know she is there because they were asleep when she left. Leonora tells Cesar to let her parents know where she is. Marisa protests, but Leonora explains that her parents will worry about her if they do not know where she is.

     Arturo tells Paulina that Marisa is not there and they decide to look for her. Just outside they run into Cesar who tells them where she is and the all go to the Big House. They enter the dining room and everyone says their cordial ‘Hellos'. Leonora asks if they want to join for breakfast, but they decline and comment on how well Marisa and Alejandra get along. Rebecca enters the dining room with a package for Leonora. Leonora is happy to see the package and as she begins to take out some of the items inside says, “Let’s see what we have here for the two princesses.” (Very cute) Both girls are excited and happy awaiting the surprises. She takes out a game and Alejandrita suddenly gets sad and thinks of her mother. Leonora worries and continues to take out more games for them. During this, Arturo looks at Leonora (kind of like hhhmmm is this the woman who lied to me? Something like that) and she looks at him.

     Leonardo visits Casilda’s doctor to get an update on her condition. He tells him that she has assumed a double personality because when she discovered that her Godmother was in reality her mother it was difficult for her. Leonardo asks him if she will recuperate and he tells him that she may because she only sees her mother in her imagination. Leonardo tells him that he is worried about their daughter and wonders how long her recovery may take. The doctor says it may take days or years. Leonardo asks him if the love of a sister would help her recovery. The doctor is surprised to hear that she has a sister and that it is Leonora. He tells Leonardo that it would help her tremendously.

     Sergio meets with Marcelo. Marcelo explains in detail their arrangement and how he will be the liaison between Victor and himself. Sergio worries that this could be dangerous if Felix finds out and Marcelo confirms that they will blame him for everything if he does. Marcelo tells Sergio that this is why they are paying him so well. Sergio laughs nervously.

     Over the phone, Leonardo and Leonora discuss the doctor’s diagnosis and recommendations. He tells her that it would help speed up her recovery if she had the support and love of a sister.

     Victor and Felix discuss the benefits of the new alliance with Marcelo. Felix tells Victor they must be careful with him, but Victor tells him that everything is going well.

     Leonora tells Leonardo that Casilda is very important to her and she will go to Mexico City immediately. He tells her he will wait for her.

     A nurse gives Casilda a pill and she talks about her mother and rambles on about how difficult she was. She also says it was for her own good as she takes the pill.

     Paulina wonders about the urgency of Leonora’s trip to the city. Arturo assures her that it is probably because of Casilda and she stays quiet. They kiss on the lips briefly and she wishes him well on his trip. As he leaves she seems lost in thought.

     Felix and Leonora (looking beautiful with her hair down) walk down the stairs as she prepares to leave. Suddenly thumping all the way down the stairs with their luggage are Cristina, Jasmin and of course Alfredo who want to tag along to the city.

     At the Looney Bin, Casilda tries to get her two new friends to escape with her, but they say it cannot be done. A nurse comes into the recreation room and tells Casilda she has a visitor. She asks if it is her Godmother. When she walks into the next room Leonora hugs her. Casilda pleads with her to take her out of there. Leonora visibly torn with her illness promises she will talk to the doctor.

     Back at La Escondida, Isaura worries that Casilda may return to the house and cause problems for her. She knows that if Felix discovers everything he will kill Arturo and run them out of the house. She knows that Arturo and Paulina also need to leave and wonders how she will accomplish that. Suddenly she realizes with malice that Paulina’s alcoholism is her ticket.

     Leonora tells Casilda that she knows they are half sisters and Casilda asks her why she has her locked up. Leonora tells her that it hurts her to see her there, but she needs to get better and the doctor has to give the ok. Casilda cries and begs her to get her out. She promises not to leave her there and repeats that she will speak with the doctor.

     Cristina sees Arturo in the hotel lobby and asks him if knew Leonora and Leonardo before now. He doesn’t want to talk about anything with her and walks away. As he leaves he can’t believe that he is still jealous knowing Leonardo and Leonora are together.

     Leonora and Leonardo talk to the doctor, but he tells them they still have to watch her. Leonora promises to continue visiting her. In her room, Casilda is proud of her acting skills because Leonora believed that she actually cares about her, but in reality she hates her. She hates her for taking everyone she loves away like Leonardo, Alejandrita and her mother. A nurse brings her dinner, which has an apple, and she remembers when her mother ate the poison apple and when she found out that she was really her mother. She longs to see her again. (We see a flashback of the scene)

     Marisa and Alejandra are in Paulina’s bungalow drawing when Isaura arrives with a tray full of fun and colorful drinks for them. She begins to pass them out.

     Leonora walks through a park and thinks of Casilda. She sits down on a bench and cries. Arturo walks up and sits next to her and asks her if she is ok. She tells him to stop the act when they are alone. He asks her what is bothering her. She asks if he really cares. He tells her he is trying to be attentive, not trying to bother her. She tells him that her sister’s illness is troubling her. He asks who her sister is. She tells him that she recently discovered that Casilda is her half sister and that her recovery depends on her. During this scene they progressively get closer and closer to one another. Tears are streaming down her face and they are about an inch away from a KISS! Unfortunately we have to wait until tonight to find out!

     Hope it helps those who missed this great episode :)

    

     Telenovela-World:  Off of the top of my head here is AEMP summary for TUE Oct. 12, 2004   Author: cyndire (---)  Date:   10-12-04 21:01 PDT

     Leonora is in a park, weeping for Casilda, when Arturo comes and sits by her side. She is surprised but doesn't move. He asks her what is the matter "Señora" but she tells him it is not necessary to continue the farce when they are alone. He asks her in a more familiar tone what is wrong. She tells him about Casilda, that she is very sick and that she is her half sister. Arturo is surprised by the news. They get closer, but right when they are about to kiss she backs off and walks away. Arturo sits in ecstasy and asking himself what is wrong with him.

     Alfredo is talking on the phone with his manager who is telling him that his career is going downhill, that the concerts were a failure and his albums are not selling. Cristina arrives and Alfredo feigns he is getting good news in front of her. They go have drinks and he tells her he would like to marry her because that would allow them to be together.

     Paulina is with the girls in her bungalow when Isaura comes and brings them drinks she made (supposedly fruit drinks). Paulina is busy working and doesn't drink, but Isaura keeps showing off how delicious her drinks are, and asks Paulina to try it. Paulina still doesn't and Isaura finally asks her not to snub and accept her drink. Paulina finally takes a sip, but immediately gets the taste of alcohol and says so. Isaura acts as she doesn't know about it, but Paulina insists the drink has alcohol. Isaura says maybe the mix she got from Don Felix's bar had alcohol and she ignored it.

     Alfredo and Cristina go to the suite in the hotel and start making out. Suddenly, Leonora walks in and interrupts, and angrily asks what's going on. Alfredo walks to her and asks what she's doing there, and Leonora answers with a "No, what are you doing here". Cristina starts to complain and says she doesn't have a say, but Leonora reminds her they are sharing the suite. They continue to argue but Alfredo decides to leave. When he does, Leonora asks Cristina to listen to her. Cristina decides to hear what Leonora has to say and sits. Leonora tells her about her own experiences and to think because men like Alfredo only seek fortune. Leonora's words have an impact on Cristina, who realizing Leonora is genuinely sincere, feels uncomfortable and goes to her room.

     At Don Clemente's, Arturo and Renata talk about her relationship problems. He asks why she's divorcing and she tells him that Diego didn't give her any other options: he has always insisted that she married him out if pity. Arturo asks if it's true, and Renata is speechless as she realizes she is totally confused because of all Diego has tortured her with. Rafael arrives at that moment and when Arturo leaves, he asks Renata if they can have dinner. She makes up an excuse, but he asks if it can be the next day. She makes up another excuse about having to finish an article about the Monarch Butterfly. He says he can assist her with that story because when he and Paulina were kids, his father would take them to the butterfly sanctuary every year. Renata has no other choice but to accept the invitation. Later when Arturo comes back, Renata tells him she accepted an invitation for dinner and if he thinks she did ok. He asks if she will initiate a relationship with Rafael, but she says she is still married and will not even think of having a relationship until she divorces.

     Leonora visits Casilda in the nuthouse. Casilda looks happy to see her, but she also sees her madrina. Casilda can't keep her eyes off her madrina, while Alejandra keeps telling her she should pretend she doesn't see her. Leonora asks what she's looking at, and Casilda tells her if she saw a nurse coming, they usually do to give her her medicine. Leonora tells her the doctor said that giving her sister love would help in her recovery. Casilda asks if she truly feels affection towards her, and Leonora lovingly reassures her she does. Casilda says it is just that nobody ever felt anything like that for her before. Leonora looks at her with the realization of how much pain Casilda has gone thru for lack of love, when Casilda says she doesn't know how to react with what she is feeling and then she backs off from Leonora.

     Cristina tells Rebecca on the phone about the conversation Leonora had with her and Rebecca asks if she believed her. Cristina says she actually did believe her because she was very sincere, but Rebecca tells her she won't after what she's about to say. She then proceeds to tell her that her brother Baltazar saw Leonora leaving Alfredo's room in La Escondida.

     Victor receives money from Marcelo's men for informing about Felix's moves.

     Casilda and Madrina talk alone in the hospital room. Casilda explains to Alejandra that she didn't want to kill her, that is was Isaura who planned everything and put venom in the apple that took her life. Alejandra says she will take revenge on Isaura because of all she did to her. Casilda adds that because of what Isaura did to her too, but Alejandra tells her that is not as important. Alejandra tells Casilda she must act in front of Leonora as if she really cares for her because that will help them get out the front door, like the true “Madrigal de Horta” they are.

     Cristina confronts Leonora about what Rebecca told her. Leonora tries to explain that it is a lie but Cristina yells to Leonora that she almost believed in her sincerity and that she is a hypocrite because what she really feels is jealousy.

     Again Alfredo is talking to his manager and is telling him that he hasn't yet come up with what they will do about his crumbling career. He hangs and curses Leonora. Later, we see him in the Orellana Organization making a deal with Sergio to publish a cover story interview with pictures of his entire career. He tells Claudia to search for the pictures and while they are looking at them, Leonardo and Roberto walk in to pick some paperwork. Just then, Claudia flips to another picture in the computer and it is Felix Palacio's picture. Alfredo el naco recognizes him as Felix Palacios, right before Sergio's astonishment and Claudias fearful eyes. Roberto remains passive but knows they’re up to something serious here. Sergio apologizes before Alfredo saying that when Juan Carlos was in charge he had a mess with everything, including unorganized picture archives, he then asks Roberto if he has things to do and Roberto leaves.

     Leonardo and Leonora visit Casilda again, and Alejandra continues to appear, and to ask her to be more prudent and don't look at her. When Casilda makes the excuse of the nurse again, Alejandra tells her she shouldn't use the same old excuses. So Casilda corrects herself and says she misses Alejandrita.

     Arturo talks to Diego about Renata. He tells him Renata is confused about her feelings because of Diego's insistent accusations that she married him out of pity. He tells him to take his advice and try to save his marriage before it's too late.

     Alfredo comes to Cristina and she slaps him (good one!) she asks him to explain what Leonora was doing in his room.

     Leonora is arriving to the hotel and walking the gardens. Arturo is leaving. They see each other in the distance in the faint light, in silence, confused. They walk towards each other, and as they get close, they can feel each other's hearts and their need to be close. They can't hold back... they look into each other's eyes and give into a passionate kiss...

    

     Telenovela-World:  Summary October 13   Author: Marietta (---)  Date:   10-13-04 21:14 PDT

     Leonora and Arturo kiss passionately. As she pulls away, Leonora says that this can't happen again.

     Alfredo and Christina argue. She has been told by Rebeca that Leonora was in his room at the estate. At first he denies it. Then, as she slaps at him, he admits that she was in the room. However, he tells Christina, it was not what she thinks. Leonora came to threaten him if he didn't stay away from Christina.

     Nora returns to her room. She tells herself that she and Arturo cannot be together again. She must get her love for him out of her heart.

     Arturo wonders why he kissed Leonora. He tells himself that he will never stop loving her but must control himself for the sake of his daughter and Paulina.

     Christina tells Alfredo that they had better talk later. She's afraid that she will say something that she will regret. As she leaves Alfredo thinks that Rebeca will pay for what she's done.

     Paulina looks at Marisa's doll dressed in a wedding gown and veil. She thinks about Marisa's questions about why she and Arturo did not have a large elaborate wedding.

     Christina tells Jasmine that she believes that Leonora wants Alfredo. Jasmine doubts this and tells Christina again that Leonora is a good person and that she should give her a chance. They argue about Jasmine's defense of Leonora.

     As Jasmine enters the room, Leonora asks about Christina. Jasmine is sympathetic to Leonora but tells her that she really doesn't have the right to interfere with Christina's relationship with Alfredo. Leonora agrees, but tells Jasmine that she has a special reason for hating Alfredo. She tells Jasmine that she and Alfredo were once involved with each other and that he treated her in the cruelest possible way. Alfredo cannot love. He's interested only in Felix's money. Leonora asks Jasmine not to tell this story to Christina -- she won't believe it. Jasmine agrees.

     Roberto thinks about Jose Jorge's efforts to get a photo of Felix Palacio. He wonders if the photo Claudia found is that photo. He tells Renata that he is going to call Paulina to see what she remembers.

     The psychiatrist interviews Casilda. At his prompting she recognizes a photo of Alejandra. She calls Alejandra her madrina, but then admits that she was her mother. The doctor asks where Alejandra is now. Casilda says that she is dead and that she imagined seeing her, but now understands that it was all in her mind. During the interview Casilda sees Alejandra.

     Leonardo and Leonora look on through a one-way mirror. They are delighted to hear Casilda's sane responses. Leonardo is so happy and so tender that he must feel great affection for Casilda if not the love she craves.

     Roberto talks with Paulina about the photo. He's particularly perplexed about why the photo of Felix is in a group of photos of Alfredo. Paulina remembers that she was scanning and downloading photos of Alfredo when Jose Jorge brought her the photo of Felix.

     Casilda continues talking with the psychiatrist. She identifies a photo of Leonardo, which she tenderly kisses. She then recognizes a photo of Leonora. She tells the doctor that she and Leonora discovered their relationship only recently. At first Casilda was jealous, fearful that Leonora was stealing her husband and believing that Leonardo and Leonora had a child together. Now she knows that this is false and appreciates Leonora's loving support. Again, Alejandra is present, coaching Casilda to stay focused on appearing to be well.

     Leonora hears this and is sure that they can now take Casilda home. Leonardo warns her that Casilda might see Arturo and say something to Felix.

     Arturo confesses to Don Clemente that he kissed Leonora. Don Clemente is surprised and angry. He tells Arturo that he must think of his family and that Paulina is a good woman. Arturo swears that it won't happen again and that he is terribly sorry about it.

     The psychiatrist tells Leonardo and Leonora that he is surprised hwo quickly Casilda is recovering. Leonora wonders if the love of a sister could be responsible. The doctor remains doubtful. Finally he agrees to release Casilda when Leonora says that she will be responsible for Casilda.

     Casilda is thrilled to be going home. She hugs Leonardo and Leonora as Alejandra looks on. She thanks Leonora. Leonardo reminds her that she must take her medicine. Leonora then tells her that by coincidence Arturo and his family are at La Escondida. She asks Casilda not to tell Felix about their history with Arturo. Casilda agrees.

     Alfredo and Christina are once again together. He tells her that as a sensitive artist he was very much hurt by her anger. He intends to stay in Mexico for his Prisma feature. She will return to the estate to make sure that Leonora doesn't speak ill of Alfredo. As Christina leaves Alfredo thinks that he is once again close to Felix's money. Then he asks himself what he should do about Leonora.

     Arturo and Casilda appear to be meeting for the first time. She seems nervous and unwell. She suddenly says that she wants to see her daughter.

     Sergio studies the photo of Felix on the computer and wonders why it is there among Alfredo's photos. He tells Claudia that is is very dangerous. Roberto listens outside the door.

     Felix and Isaura welcome the party returning from Mexico. Isaura is not happy to see Casilda and holds her throat where Casilda tried to choke her. Casilda hugs Isaura as Alejandra gives her a thumbs up.

     Sergio looks at the photo and says that he'll keep it as a form of security. He decides to save it so that only a password will open it. Claudia suggests the usual, e.g., the name of a child or pet. He suddenly comes up with "Silverio," Paulina's father's name. Claudia thinks this is strange and tells him that he's very odd. He tells himself he'll never forget the name because he killed Silverio.

     Alejandrita runs to embrace her mother. Isaura wonders to herself how Casilda could be cured so quickly. Meanwhile Felix greets Christina and asks where Alfredo is. Leonora and Jasmine exchange glances.

     Roberto thinks about the involvement of Sergio and Claudia in the photo business and Felix's enterprise.

     Isaura wonders how she can get Casilda back in the hospital.

     Arturo and Marisa work on Marisa's reading. Paulina brings Arturo a cup of tea. She says how happy the teacher in the town will be with Marisa's progress.

     Alejandra tells Casilda not to forget why they came back: to pay Isaura back for what she did to Alejandra. Leonardo enters and asks how Casilda feels. He then says he needs to talk to her. He wonders whether his marriage to Casilda only for interest has caused her damage. Casilda says that she knew Leonardo didn't love her but that she wanted only to be with him and that she is very happy.

     Paulina and Arturo talk and laugh together. He tells her how much she means to him and they kiss as Marisa giggles in the background.

     As Leonardo leaves Alejandra tells Casilda that she won the lottery with her marriage to him, the "lottery of the ugly." Alejandra and Casilda agree that from the looks of it, Leonora and Arturo still love each other.

     Marisa asks her parents why they didn't marry in the church.

     Felix and Victor talk business. As Victor leaves Rebeca appears and offers Felix a special dinner she has prepared for him. He says that he'll wait for his wife. Jasmine looks on. Rebeca appears to be embarrassed when she sees Jasmine.

     Arturo asks Paulina if she would have preferred a church wedding. Paulina lightly says yes, that all women want to be married in white. And, she adds, she would have liked to have had a church wedding for her father's sake.

     Jasmine talks with Baltazar, Rebeca's brother. She asks him about Rebeca's history with the family. He says that the foolish Rebeca has wanted something more from Felix. He swears her to secrecy and she agrees.

     Paulina tells Arturo about the photo that Roberto found.

     Isaura sits smoking. Casilda enters the room. Isaura is talking to Alejandra's clothes that are arranged on the sofa. Casilda says that Alejandra is dead. She adds that perhaps Isaura now needs help. She might need to call the doctor to get Isaura help, or to send her to the hospital! Isaura is disturbed by this, but quickly recovers and says that she is testing Casilda to see if she is really well. Casilda says that she is fine, as Alejandra looks on.

     Jasmine tells Christina that Rebeca is in love with her father. Christina thinks this is impossible. Jasmine tells her that it explains many things, including Rebeca's efforts to turn Christina against Leonora. Jasmine says that she doesn't want to discuss it further for fear that they will fight and damage their friendship.

     Casilda and Alejandra again discuss their vengeance against Isaura. Alejandra says that they need to be patient and careful, that "vengeance is a meal best eaten cold."

     Leonora looks down from the balcony and sees Arturo. They exchange glances. Leonora turns away to greet Felix with a kiss. Arturo looks stricken.

     Casilda and Isaura walk around the estate. Casilda tells Isaura that she wants to thank her for all of her help. Again, Alejandra is there watching and coaching.

     Sergio leaves the office, followed by Claudia. Roberto slips in and pulls up the photo of Felix. He prepares to print it.

     Arturo walks in on Paulina as she works at the computer. He announced that he has made an important decision.

     Sergio realizes that he has forgotten his datebook. He returns to the offices and approaches his own office where Roberto is preparing to print the photo..

     Felix and Leonora come down the stairway arm in arm. Paulina and Arturo enter the room. Arturo asks Felix for a favor, that they may use the chapel to have a religious wedding. Leonora looks as if she is devastated.

    

    

     Telenovela-World:  SUMMARY FOR THURSDAY, 10/14 (corrected)   Author: Jardinera654 (---)  Date:   10-15-04 15:39 PDT

     FINALLY!! Hope it was worth the wait!! ;=)

     Paulina and Arturo appear hand in hand in the great room of the big house as Felix and Leonora are coming down the grand stairway. Arturo asks if they will allow them to have a religious marriage ceremony in the chapel. Felix and Leonora agree and Felix offers to fly family in for them. Secretly 'Nora is shaken. Arturo notes this. Paulina thanks Leonora with double intent.

     Roberto hides under Sergio’s desk until he has found his agenda and leaves again, then prints off Palacios' picture.

     On the phone to Renata, Paulina tells her she never expected it. Later that night Arturo thanks Paulina with a special look as if to say she has been a wonderful wife to him. –Leonora thinks to herself that a church wedding for Arturo and Paulina will be the best thing and it will allow her to forget him finally. Casilda enters her room and Nora offers to make the two girls matching dresses. Casilda compliments Nora on how good she is with the girls and for doing this for the children. Then Casilda asks her sympathetically with “Alejandra” behind her and coaching her, if she isn’t still smarting over this news. Leonora says she can’t deny it and she cries. However, it’s for the best...... She can finally forget him now.

     Arturo meets with the local priest to discuss his marriage plans.

     Isaura runs into Leonora’s room to bring her the news of the wedding. Casilda says in fact Leonora’s making matching dresses for the two and they’ll look like little sisters. Isaura guffaws and says if you only knew—when the women look at her inquisitively. She stops herself just in time and says something about Leonora’s ability to sew little dresses and blah, blah, blah.

     Arturo makes his confession and tells the priest that years ago he was ready to marry Don Felix’s current wife who then was just an ordinary woman. He knew her as “Nora Guzman.” They didn’t get married because he had sexual relations with Paulina, his current wife. The priest asks if he was dating both women at the time. Arturo answers no, the business with Paulina just happened and she ended up getting pregnant, even though he was still in love with Nora. At finding out Paulina was expecting his child she refused to have anything more to do with him. He tried to talk to her many times to let him explain, but she refused to let him. His only option was to write a letter to her asking her to listen to his motives in not leaving Paulina alone, but she ignored him and even sent back his letter in pieces. After all of this they both went their own ways. Arturo then confesses that he still loves her with all his soul even though they are both married to others. He has a family and Nora is married to a good man. He feels he has to do something definitive to rid himself of this feeling for Nora and to give stability to Paulina and his daughter. Don Felix doesn’t know any of this and thinks they just only recently met. The priest reconfirms Arturo’s intentions and asks if Arturo realizes that this marriage is final and no mortal can destroy this bonding. Arturo says he understands this and he’s taking this step to forget Nora and to demonstrate to his wife how much he really cares for her. The priest gives his blessing.

     Leonardo is on the phone with Leonora and says he’s worried about her because she’ll have to attend this wedding. He cannot be there due to prior business considerations. She says she’ll be ok and this wedding is for the best.

     Paulina asks Renata if she’ll come, after all she’s her best friend and has shared so much with her. Renata asks if Diego and/ or Rafael will be there. Either way she doesn’t feel comfortable in coming. It wouldn’t be prudent for her so she refuses to attend. Renata says she figures Leonora probably hadn’t taken the news kindly, but Paulina says in fact she had been extremely gracious about everything.

     Diego mopes but says to Dulce that Renata is best off away from him. He’s gone through worse moments in his life and will come out ahead in this instance also.

     Isaura and Leonora are sitting by her mother’s sewing machine. She tells Leonora this wedding is for the best. Then Don Felix won’t be likely to get suspicious of her. She gets mad that Leonora is still pining away, remembering the civil ceremony they watched long ago. Isaura reminds her that Arturo demonstrated how little she mattered to him as otherwise he’d never have married another woman. Leonora then asks rhetorically why he hadn’t ever had a religious ceremony before now. Then Baltesar comes to deliver the fabric for the girls’ dresses and she shews Isaura out so she can work on the dresses.

     Don Clemente and Rafael are the only two who’ll be coming to the ceremony.

     Marisa tells her parents at dinner that night that Leonora will be making the two of them dresses for the wedding. They look at each other in astonishment and Paulina says how nice on her part. Tomorrow she’ll personally go thank her.

     Leonora pulls out the charred scrap from her wedding dress and cries. Felix comes in and finds her. He says he can have them move the wedding somewhere else since it’s brought back so many painful memories. Leonora says no, it’s not necessary.

     Arturo takes out his torn letter again and remembers their kiss in the hotel courtyard the other night. He says to himself that once he marries, he will be separated from Nora forever.

     The next day Arturo is with the girls in their playhouse when Nora comes in. They force them to play house with them as their make-believe parents. They are both uncomfortable and, as they sit there, the irony of the situation hits them. They stare longingly at each other, miserable about what might have been but is not.

     Isaura has baked a cake with alcohol in it. She forces a piece down Paulina’s throat. Paulina is not happy and Isaura acts ignorant of the fact that even the taste of alcohol is poisonous to someone in Paulina’s situation. Isaura apologizes and leaves thinking she has to find a way to get Paulina to drink again, so that Arturo will be humiliated into leaving and will no longer present a threat.

     After the children run out of the playhouse Leonora and Arturo linger a bit. She asks him why he’d never had a religious ceremony. He says he should have done it years ago. She asks him then why not until now? He stumbles over the words “Paulina and I” but can’t say anything else. They look longingly at each other and nearly kiss again. Then Leonora pulls back and Arturo says he’s doing the right thing by marrying the mother of his child in church. She leaves upset and says she has to finish the dresses. He appears to be frustrated and wistful.

     Alfredo arrives. Cristina assures him there won’t be a hassle with her stepmother because the wedding and the guests will prevent her from making a scene.

     Casilda and her Madrina discuss how small the world really is. Now Arturo and his wife are going to rub Leonora’s face in it by having their little wedding at the chapel there. Arturo might have tricked Nora into believing he loved her; yet, he still cannot forget her either. A mousy type like Paulina doesn’t compare to Leonora as, she is after all, a Madrigal de Horta!! Casilda “discusses” with Alejandra whether the baby Nora lost was really Arturo’s. Alejandra says why of course. They then “both” agree that Isaura was the reason Arturo and Nora were separated. She was the one who’d profit most and it is she who’s really living like a queen now. Even thought it suited Nora to marry a millionaire, they still must remember that Isaura deserves their vengeance for all her evil deeds (including what she did to Alejandra). So they go to spy on Isaura out on the grounds.

     Alfredo finds Isaura at the outdoor bar and complains about Nora mixing in over his engagement to Cristina in order to keep him from marrying her. Isaura scoffs at him, telling him not to whine that he’s in love with the girl. She doesn’t doubt that it’s only because his career is going down hill and now he's needing a patron just like he did with that beggar Gertrudis. Alfredo shoots back that Gertrudis never found out that she’d sold Nora to her husband. He doesn’t doubt it was Isaura who drove Nora to ruin even to the level of making her lose her daughter. She’s capable of doing anything for money. If Isaura doesn’t want him to tell her all the evil things Isaura has done to her then Isaura had better convince Nora to stop interfering or else! Isaura says, true she was behind all of the things that occurred, but not to bother frightening her with threats because Nora won’t believe him. It would be his word against hers. He asks if she wants to risk it. She’s now clear on his intent. He then storms off. Isaura then hears something and realizes it was Casilda, listening behind the pillar.

     Paulina shows up at Leonora’s bedroom suite to pick up Marissa. She thanks her for her kindness and Nora says she’s only ever wanted....to sew. Paulina is embarrassed and takes her leave.

     Casilda admits she heard everything but Isaura tells her it was all lies. Casilda seems to be taking her coaching from someone as she answers abruptly. She tells Isaura not to worry she can count on her for anything. Anyway, her motives were justified. Look where Nora is today, a success and married to her millonario. The ends obviously justified the measures she took. Shocked, Isaura laughs and says well of course. Besides Arturo’s just another swinish low-life male. They again agree it’s what Alejandra wanted for her. Isaura then gets Casilda to agree to keep quiet about what she’s just heard.

     Leonardo is on the phone with Victor and tells him that despite Sergio being an unpleasant sort, he’s a decent executive. They hang up as Rebeca arrives with a food tray. She suggests that Leonora will no doubt invent a reason to go like a flash of lightening back to Mexico City if Leonardo is there. That’s the rumor. Victor yells at her that she’s not to gossip behind the back of Felix’s wife again. Otherwise, she’ll be the one to get hurt, not Leonora. The only thing that they should take pleasure in is that she’s the mistress of the house. She’s lucky he’s as discreet as he is or she’d be in real trouble. She had better keep her big mouth shut. Rebeca leaves rattled. Victor just smiles knowingly.

     Cristina and Alfredo walk in on Leonora in the great room and she again makes it clear he’s not wanted at La Escondida. Cristina threatens to tell her father that she was seen leaving Alfredo’s room and Leonora threatens that Alfredo won’t want that told either. Alfredo jumps too to repeat the same story they’d both told Cristina at the hotel. Then he teases her about helping with Arturo and Paulina’s wedding, but at that moment Isaura rescues her with a demand for help with the preparations and Leonora exits.

     Roberto figures out that Jose was killed the same day he had Paulina scan the photo that was copied into the computer’s files along with Alfredo’s publicity pictures.

     Isaura and Leonora stop to chat by a large tree on the grounds. She asks Leonora to lay off interfering with Alfredo or he’ll be sure to relay to Felix all that happened between her and Arturo. Leonora says she refuses to stand idly by while she watches Alfredo do to Cristina the same as he did to her long ago. She struts off and Isaura runs after her. Victor appears from behind the tree sucking his lollypop and smiling mischievously.

     The wedding day arrives. Leonora is talking to the guests and then she and Arturo exchange knowing glances from a few feet away. At that moment the bride arrives and all go into the church. Once again 'Nora must watch Arturo and Paulina exchange marriage vows, this time in the Church. She is devastated but stands tall, and with dignity.

     After the ceremony, Abuelo Clemente accidentally steps on Paulina’s gown, ripping it. She goes to change it.

     “Alejandra” attends the reception with Casilda. She walks around and comments that the crowd there are all dirty, penniless common folk disguised and dressed up as gentry. They are not people on a par with the family of ...-- and Casilda finishes her sentence by yelling out: “Madrigal de Horta!” The guests look up at her like she’s a bit dotty, which they all know she is, and then continue on with their conversations. Felix then compliments Leonora on her exquisite gown, after which, Cristina “accidentally” spills her drink on her. Leonora goes up to change and puts on the raspberry gown that both she and Paulina had tried on at Pilar’s shop so many years ago. As she goes down the hallway she runs into Arturo with Paulina on his arm. Paulina has changed and is wearing that same raspberry gown herself. The two rivals look at each other in shocked embarrassment and with a bit of anger. --End--

    

     Telenovela-World:  Preview for friday oct .15th   Author: Paul (---)  Date:   10-14-04 21:44 PDT

     -Leonora and Paulina unconfortable about having the same dress from pilars boutique.

     -Isaura forces and insisting on Paulina to drink her champaign

     -Agustin (the singer of the mosqua azul) and Roberto find out the truth about felix's profession by overhearing Sergio.

     -Victor and Isaura become accomplices

     -Alfredo threatens Rebeca

     -Isaura plant bombs paulinas kitchen of alcohol, Paulina thinks Leonora is working with Isaura to screw her up again, so she confronts Leonora and tells her to back off.

     -Felix and Paulina head for mexico for buisness.

     -Alejandrita and Marisa glue back the letter of Arturo, from six years ago, where he explains everything about getting her back, and the girls show it to Leonora and she reads it.

 

     Telenovela-World:  Summary - Friday, October 15  Author: DAA (---)  Date:   10-17-04 16:41 PDT

     Sorry this took so long, my Aunt came into town unexpecdately. But here it is!!!!

     We start with the Pau arriving at the church for the wedding.

     Renata dials Diego but when he answers she hangs up on him.

     Back at the church, the priest declares Pau and Arturo ¡§Marido Y Mujer¡¨ and they kiss. We see a scene of Leonora watching from the back of the church.

     Outside the church everyone is chatting and Don Clemente accidentally places his cane on Pau¡¦s dress and as she gets up from giving Alejandra a kiss her dress rips. She goes off to change it.

     In the house, Felix is admiring Leonora¡¦s dress and Cristina then ¡§accidentally¡¨ tosses her drink on it. She too leaves to change her clothes. Casilda is having an extraordinarily interesting conversation with Tia Alejandra who came to the wedding dressed in Royal Blue with hat and all. Tia mentions how Cris tossed the drink on Leonora because she is jealous of her. She then does into a rant as she walks around the room how everyone in the room is really just ordinary people disguised as rich but in reality they are just ¡§gente corriente¡¨ unlike Leonora who is¡K¡Kat this moment Casilda screams out ¡§una Madrigal de Orta¡¨ and everyone looks at her, si.

     Leonora comes down the stairs just as Pau walks in and they are wearing the same dress from the beginning of the novela that they both got at Pilar¡¦s boutique. Pau mentions the boutique and they both have a chuckle over the coincidence as everyone is standing around them. Isaura explains how it happened. So Cristina takes note that both Pau and Leonora once lived in Morelia, even Felix mentions it is a curious coincidence.

     Roberto is having a drink at the bar and Leonardo arrives to give him some documents. He runs off leaving Roberto at the bar as the singer comes in with his partner to talk about changing the show because he doesn¡¦t want to sing any of the songs that they sang at the Mosca Azul. Robert hears this and questions if he had worked there. The singer says he did but now they work in the hotel bar. Robert asks if he can help him locate someone that used to work at the bar.

     Pau and Leonora are looking at themselves in their dresses and Pau says that they¡¦ve always had the same test and Leonora says that is what I¡¦m thinking. Leonora says something about their lives being different and that Pau married Arturo. Pau asks her if really Arturo doesn¡¦t matter to her anymore, as Casilda walks by. Leonora says why they are talking about this at her wedding. Pau agrees. Tia Alejandra says to Casilda that those identical dresses look ridiculous with their belly buttons hanging out LOL¡K. She wants to die all over again. She tried so hard to train her right LOL (this is some of the funniest stuff with Casilda accompanying Tia Ale around the wedding reception).

     The bar singer brings Roberto to the old lady that was the coat check lady at the Mosca Azul. He shows her the picture of Felix and she says this is the picture she gave his friend and it is a picture of Don Felix.

     Felix wants to make a toast. Isaura is trying to get champagne in Pau¡¦s hand. She is forcing it upon her and she refuses it. Felix toasts to their happiness. Arturo and Leonora look at each other.

     Dulce (Diego¡¦s assistant) is talking to his mother and she thanks Dulce for telling her about what is happening with her son and his marriage. She advised Kathy and they all came to Mexico together. The will not get involved but will be there for support.

     Felix gives Arturo and Pau a check as a wedding present. He doesn¡¦t want to take it. Cris says her dad has always been generous. He hopes his daughter learned this lesson as well and stupid Alfredo says she¡¦s been very generous with him¡K.everyone gets a look on their face realizing what a jerk he is. He realizes this as well himself.

     Pau runs into Rafa by himself and she asks if he¡¦s ok. She tells him no matter what leaving Claudia was the best thing. He hopes Renata would leave her husband so they can be happy together like Pau and Arturo. She tells him that he and Renata are very different people and they¡¦ve never been in a relationship nor will ever have one. How can they be in love, they barely know each other?

     Kathy tells Ana Maria that Renata has confused feelings regarding Diego but that Kathy is sure that Renata loves him more than she thinks she does.

     Roberto tells the bar singer how the picture of Felix was saved on the computer the same day that Jose Jorge was killed. The singer agrees it¡¦s odd. He¡¦s never talked much with Don Felix but has with his daughter Cris. They always stay at the hotel when they are there.

     The metiche, Don Clemente, tells Arturo he did right by giving Pau the place she deserves plus it made their daughter very happy. Arturo says his principle responsibility is the happiness of his daughter and Clemente reminds him of Pau as well and he says¡K.yes, and Paulina (I¡¦m not so convinced he believes this).

     Back at the bar¡K..Roberto appreciates the bar singer for his help. Sergio arrives at the bar and Roberto says he wishes he could watch him. The bar singer (who¡¦s name I really don¡¦t know) tells Robert that HE could watch him and Sergio would not suspect. If anything weird happens he¡¦ll call him.

     Casilda asks Leonora if she is ok. They hold hands, and Casilda tells her that she doesn¡¦t have to fake it in front of her and there are no secrets between sisters. She knows she still has feelings for Arturo. Leonora says what she feels doesn¡¦t matter. It is an impossible love. Tia Ale was right that love is only imagined when you¡¦re young. Casilda tells her sometimes Tia was hard on them but it was for the best. Leonora says she did everything her Tia wanted her to do, married well. She feels guilty for not loving Felix the way he deserves. Casilda tells her not to feel that was and she should never give up the dream of finding happiness, imagine, what is would that be like. The world gives many spins, you never know what will happen.

     Victor runs into Isaura in the hallway to give her a present. It doesn¡¦t have to be her birthday for him to give her a gift. They are both alone and maybe they could get together and form a friendship. She opens the box and it has chocolates. We hear her thoughts and she doesn¡¦t trust him for anything, wonders what he has up his sleeve but thinks it may not be all bad to align herself with him. She gives him what I¡¦m sure she thinks is a flirtatious smile as she chews on a chocolate but FUCHI all that lipstick in her teeth.

     Sergio and Claudia are talking in the bar. They are laughing about Alfredo¡¦s career turns and how he got a great check from him not to write about the bad career problems he¡¦s having. Sergio doesn¡¦t want Leonardo to find out about the check Alfredo gave him. Sergio has realized that Leonardo doesn¡¦t have any idea about his bosses business. Claudia says if Leonardo really knew he¡¦d be scared. Serg says that decent people like Leonardo don¡¦t like to associate with people like Felix. We see the bar singer listening from behind the wall.

     Roberto is thinking of emailing the picture of Felix to Pau but it might be dangerous to tell her everything he knows. He decides against it. The bar singer calls Roberto and tells him he has something important for him.

     Rebeca is fawning all over Don Felix trying to serve him. Jazmin tell Cris she can¡¦t believe that she doesn¡¦t notice it. Cris tells her to be quiet. Jaz sees how Rebe looks at Felix, it¡¦s pretty evident but Cris doesn¡¦t want to see it.

     The girls have finished their puzzle and now don¡¦t have anything to do. Ale says they should do it again. I honestly didn¡¦t catch the next part but I think they decided to glue the puzzle together so it would never come apart.

     Rebeca is telling Alfredo she doesn¡¦t know why he¡¦s so put out with her. He tells her about the gossip she started about seeing Leonora coming out of his room. He grabs her roughly and tells her it that it wasn¡¦t good that Cristina heard that because it caused him problems and she¡¦s better be careful because if for her fault he has another problem with Cris she¡¦ll pay.

     Don Clemente and Rafa say goodbye to Felix and Leonora. They say that don Silverio would be very happy to see that his wish of Pau marrying in the church was fulfilled. Felix says it was their pleasure and Leonora gives Don Clement a kiss on the cheek and they smile knowingly and with appreciation at each other.

     Pau and Isaura are walking near the pool bar. She never thought shed marry in the church in such a beautiful place. Isaura tells her she once dreamed of living like this. She deserved this live. Thanks to Leonora she has all this. If she could have all the peol;e that did her wrong¡K¡KPau is uncomfortable.

     Marissa sneaks into her Daddy¡¦s room and she¡¦s looking for the glue. She goes into the drawer and finds the blue and the envelope with the letter pieces from the letter Isaura gave him all ripped up.

     Isaura is talking to herself at the pool drinking what looks like a delicious chelada ƒº. If Pau would just go back to drinking Arturo would leave and take her with him. But how can she get her to drink? Baltazar comes by and she asks for three cold beers.

     Marissa is excited she found a puzzle made of paper and she takes it to Alejandra.

     Leonardo is shocked the next issue of Prisma will be dedicated to Alfredo. He¡¦s not impressed with this idea. Serg and Claudia tell Leo that Alfredo is all that right now and Roberto interrupts and says he¡¦s heard his concerts aren¡¦t selling well. Serge says Roberto has bad info and that Alfredo is hot right now and should be in the magazine.

     The girls decide they¡¦ll do the paper puzzle to make Arturo happy and then they¡¦ll glue it together. Isaura is in the house sneaking her beers in and Marissa sees her. Isaura puts the beers in the fridge. Marissa is hiding as Isaura walks out but sees nothing out of the ordinary.

     Felix is leaving tomorrow for Mexico to check on some trailers they bought. He tells Felix they were very expensive but Vic says they have very sophisticated refrigeration systems. Isaura whistles and thinks they¡¦re expensive. She tells a story about knowing a trailer driver who promised to take her to the north but he never did. Casilda thinks to herself how much trouble they could have all saved themselves if she had taken that ride.

     The girls are gluing the puzzle together. They¡¦ll be able to read the letter once it is all together.

     Isaura talks about the dress coincidence. Casilda says that they both looked beautiful in this dress. Leonora says that she¡¦s remembering Pilar who died in the fire. Victor asks if they left many friends behind and Isaura says no but Leonora reminds her of her friend who help when she was in labor. Isaura tells her she died. Of what Leonora asks but Isaura says she doesn¡¦t know. Victor gives her a knowing look.

     Pau gets exciting email from an important editor and they are offering her a job writing a piece about Juan Carlos. She is excited to take this job. She has to go for an interview. Arturo will ask Felix about programming a flight so she can go. Pau is very very excited.

     The letter is all together now. They decide it is too hard to read so they go get Leonora to read the letter to them.

     Felix is asking Leonora if she doesn¡¦t want to keep the jewels in her room and she says that in the office is fine. He asks why she¡¦s never wanted the combination and she says that she has her money in the bank; she would rather he handles the safety box. Arturo knocks on the door. He tells Felix about a great job offer but she has to get there. He asks if she can leave on the next one. Felix is going tomorrow and that they¡¦ll return tomorrow night. He offers to fly them but Felix says that Arturo is his wife¡¦s pilot and she¡¦ll stay so will he.

     Marissa wants a drink and Pau goes to get sodas and finds the beer. She wonders how it got there. Marissa tells her the lady that lives with Leonora put them there. Pau shakes her head.

     Vic tell Isaura he¡¦d like to talk about them. They¡¦ll speak to each other in ¡§tu¡¨. They have a long time together but hardly know each other. (Truth is they¡¦re both feeling each other out in a sickening flirty way but they are just sneaky). He asks if she¡¦ll go out for dinner with him that night so they can speak privately. She accepts but only dinner, no more because she is not an easy girl LOL¡K she asks herself what got into him after he leaves. She¡¦s pretty certain he¡¦s fishing for information.

     Pau is pouring the beer out in the sink thinking that there have been various attempts by Isaura to get her to drink and she¡¦ not sure why could it be a plan of Leonora¡¦s? She¡¦s not going to say anything to Arturo about it. Arturo arrives and tells her that tomorrow she can leave. She¡¦s sendin them a message. They hug and she thanks him. He smiles.

     The bar singer tells Roberto that Leonardo doesn¡¦t know anything about Felix¡¦s business. Roberto decides he won¡¦t¡¦ tell Leo until he knows what is really going on with Felix.

     At dinner, Alfredo says that he has to leave, if you want something done right you must do it yourself. Cris asks if she can go too but Felix says it will be very early. Cris asks if something is wrong. Casilda says that Leonora has not been feeling well and Cris says she hopes it wasn¡¦t for what happened last night. Felix asks what she means and she says the dress coincidence. Leonora laughs and Felix says she should be so childish. Leonora excuses herself from the table.

     Pau, Serg and Marissa finish dinner and they decide to walk since the doctor says it¡¦s good for her. They leave the house and Isaura sneaks in (tripping along th way LOL) and sees the beers are gone. She whistles and cheers.

     Vic is on the phone thanking for the trailer invoices. Felix ate them, if only he knew the real price was half that. No worries he¡¦ll hid them well and will give him his part (whoever he¡¦s talking to).

     Leonora is in the chapel and remembers Pau and Arturo kissing at the wedding. Marissa comes running by with the parents behind and she tells Leonora they¡¦re going to look for squirrels or maybe chipmunks. Pau tells Leo, once the others walk away that she won¡¦t fall in Leonora¡¦s traps even though she uses messengers. Leonora asks what she means and Pau says, ¡§You understand me perfectly¡¨.

     Isaura is excited to see the empty bottles in the basket and is talking to herself about how excited she is the drunk was drinking again. She has to go make the cake for Vic. On her way out she finds Pau¡¦s pens on her desk and takes them. I¡¦m not sure I understood this.

     Isaura arrives at Vics with a cake. Vic gives her a look over and the cake and says ¡§it looks good¡¨ suggestively, Isaura says ¡§and it takes even better¡¨ (FUCHI this flirty stuff is killing me). Vic is excited about his pasta that he made for her. He¡¦s going to bring it out. She looks in an envelope she found on his table. Looks like the invoices from the trailers and we hear her think to herself that she thinks Vic is ripping off Felix. (if he wasn¡¦t trying to set up Isaura he was STUPID for leaving these on the table)

     Leonora and Felix are happy with the way the Grandfather Clock was restored. Felix mentions it was the first purchase he made. They will put it in the bedroom hallway. Pau arrives to let everyone know that she is ready. They decide to leave.

     Diego is remembering that he mom said if he loves Renata he shouldn¡¦t let her go so hastily. He is very disturbed and screams out it¡¦s not that easy. He gets up but trips and falls and hits his head.

     Leonardo tells Leonora she has to head to Mexico to sign some contracts. She tells him Felix left a few hours ago. If it is really urgent she¡¦ll leave in a few hours. Baltazar brings in a tray for Leonora and she asks if he knows where Isaura is and he says she h hasn¡¦t¡¦ gotten up yet. She asks Baltazar to advise Arturo they¡¦ll need to leave for Mexico City. He¡¦ll let him know. She is thinking as the girls sneak into her room and surprise her. Ale tells her they brought a new puzzle. They put the letter together and she begins to read it.

     Dear Nora, I am writing his letter to explain all that has happened¡K¡K¡K

     The End.

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USA, 10/18 - 22/04 [ULTIMA SEMANA]

 

SUMMARIES FROM TELENOVELA-WORLD

     Telenovela-World:  SPOILER SUMMARY - MONDAY 10/18  Author: Paul (---)  Date:   10-17-04 12:13 PDT 

(This is more like a preview, but will be updated after monday nights episode)

     Isaura searches Victors belongings and finds the dirt on him. Leonora reveals the truth to Arturo that her daughter that died was really his, and not leonardo's. Paulina and Casilda overhear Isauras confessions to Victor.

 

     Telenovela-World:  REVISED SUMMARY - MONDAY - 10/18  Author: Paul (---) Date:   10-18-04 20:04 PDT

     Note: I didnt do a full summary for MONDAY, on the previous thread where i posted the spoilers for the entire week, because i only had the last 5 episodes and not 6.... Just in case you want to read a summay if you missed the episode for the rest of this week (i dont see how you could miss it though..) just click list by date and go to October 17th and theyll be there. ;) Anywho heres what happened...

     Leonora reads the letter the little girls pasted together, that explains the truth and goes outside to read it. Later she confronts Arturo and he says that she should not be surprised because she gave him the letter...and then she tells him that she never got the letter. They look for Luisa, because he gave the letter to her, and she says that Isaura took it away from her. Leonora is shocked and the three of them go to confront Isaura. Isaura is tongue tied but Leonora is furious, and demands an explanation. Casilda comes and tells her that she was the one who ripped the letter up.

     Arturo and Leonora want an explanation, but Casilda says she did it to protect Leonora. She is saving Isaura's butt so Isaura can trust her. It is a plan with her and her imaginary Madrina. Isaura interrupts and says but didnt Arturo marry Paulina, so it doesnt matter, than Leonora says shes right and goes to her room where Casilda follows her up stairs, into her room with imaginary Alejandra, and asks for forgiveness on her knees. Leonora forgives her of course, because shes noble and knows Casilda cares for her. In the background, Alejandra says that Isaura is behind all of this.

     Ana Maria finds Diego thrown on the floor and takes him to the ambulence,,, she calls Kathy who is at the Organization Orellana with Renata, and Rafael, who all go down there to see him. at the hospital , Rafa overhears Renata and her mother talking and her mother makes her see that she still really does love Diego, and what she fels for Rafa might only be a crush. She doesnt want Diego to know she went there. Then Rafa comes and tells her he has to leave to drive Paulina to the airport. Leonora is outside the chapel, and there Arturo remembers about Mirta, and that Leonora confessed the truth about her baby's paternity, and she confesses that he really was the father of the baby, he goes to the chapel and grieves as Leonora looks on.

     Leonardo had some papers to put in Leonoras office, so Victor gladly offered to drop them off, but he had an alterior motive to snoop through Leonoras things. And thats when Faustina called. Twist, Shes alive. Isaura did not get to kill her with the poison, and Victor tells her that Leonora is not there. He gets her number and visits the place the call was made from and they guide him to Faustina, and Faustina invites him in , and tells him the truth about what Isaura did.

     At the airport, Cristina, Jazmin and Leonora arrive, just as Felix and Paulina are leaving to go back to the escondida. Back at the escondida, Casilda and Paulina become friends and share laughs as they are looking for their daughters, and then head over to where the big brother security camera room...Meanwhile Isaura goes into Victors room and she says she knows that hes cheating Felix and he grabs her and says how dare you blackmail me, and she runs out of the room, and he chases her out into the gazeebo. Meanwhileback in the room, Imaginary Alejandra, Casilda, and Paulina overhear the fight Victor and Isaura are having and that she switched Casilda and Leonoras baby....Casilda and Paulina in complete shock. Back in mexcio, where Leonora and Arturo meet in that special garden place, she finds Arturo crying and wipes away his tears. They confess their love to eachother and seal it with a kiss.

 

     Re: SPOILER SUMMARY - TUESDAY 10/19  Author: Paul (---)  Date:   10-17-04 12:13 PDT

     Casilda gets hysterical to hear that Alejandrita is the daughter of Leonora and not hers. Paulina consoles her, if its possible there was a baby switch isaura had to be in both places. paulina tells casilda she'll help her find out the truth about eveything. casilda talks to imaginary alejandra and both are tense. victor and isaura come to agreements, and are sure nobody heard anything. victor yells at the big brother camera guy for not watching the security cameras. Leonora and Arturo kiss and she tells him she still loves him. Arturo tells Abuelo the entire truth about Leonora, and that she never cheated on him, and he was the father of her daughter and it was all a misunderstanding. Renata tells her mother that she did love Diego but she hadnt realized it until now, and that her and Rafael were really diffrent. She says she needs to think because she thinks she cant solve her diffrences with Diego. Leonora thinks about what happened, crying, and thinks again loving Arturo is her sin and she cant love him because Felix does support lies. In the wedding, of Don Manolo and Miceala, Clemente feels bad and dies in his sleep. Arturo goes to his side, and cries. He says he loved him like a father. Leonardo and Roberto talk and Roberto tells Leonardo the truth about Felix Palacios and Leonardo says what hes saying is serious about Felix being a mafioso. Roberto is convinced he is a mafioso. Paulina makes Isaura think that shes becoming an alcoholic again, and Isaura gets happy she got to Paulina. Later, Paulina and Casilda are talking about Isaura and finally they know everything Isaura is doing to them. Casilda says she sure that Isaura wants Paulina and Arturo to leave so they wont have anything to do with Leonora and Felix. Alfredo asks Cristina to get married, she accepts and he asks her not to tell anyone. At the burial of Don Clemente Sandoval, Leonora accompanies Arturo and hugs him and Paulina sees and gets jealous. Later, Paulina goes to Isaura's room and makes Isaura drunk, so that she can say the whole truth. Isaura tells her that she was the one who seperated Arturo and Nora. Nora and Arturo are talking in a hotel room and Arturo is destroyed by the death of Clemente and tells Leonora that he stills loves her crazy, and Nora cant hide her feelings anymore and they kiss.

    

     Telenovela-World: Re: SPOILER SUMMARY - WEDNESDAY 10/20  Author: Paul (---)  Date:   10-17-04 12:14 PDT

     Leonora and Arturo kiss with passion and love and they reach the bed and then pull back from eachother and say that they are not going to cheat on Felix and Paulina because they are noble and amazing people who dont deserve this. Even though they dont love their spouses, they still have a huge caring for them. Elsewhere, Paulina leaves Isaura drunk and passed out and later confirms to Casilda that Alejandrita is not her daughter, and that Isaura really did switch them at birth. Casilda cries hysterically that her daughter isnt hers and reveals to Paulina that then Alejandrita is the daughter of Leonora and Arturo and Paulina is impacted. Leonora is in her hotel room crying saying that she has to forget about Arturo even though she does love him and Felix surprises her in the hotel room and asks Leonora whats wrong because she is crying. She tells him not to worry about her. Roberto robs keyes to Sergios apartment, that Sergio gave to Claudia and gets a hold of the proof that Juan Carlos had gotten in the escondida. Roberto comes up with the conclusion they are cheating Felix Palacios with Marcelo Previni. Roberto tells everything to Leonardo, about the cheat with the other mafioso, and Leonardo is worried about them back at la escondida because the other time they couldnt leave because they were in danger. Casilda is alone in the garden of the escondida, and then she meets the chauffer, and they are getting along great and hes amazed by Casilda. Leonardo and Roberto are talking through the telephone and through the other line, Victor is hearing and knows that Leonardo is aware of the truth. Cristina and Alfredo decide to get married secretly and call Rebeca to tell them to take all their things to mexico and not to tell anything to Felix. Victor calls the security guard of the Big brother video camera security system. Casilda goes to the chapel of la escondida and prays to the daughter which is hers. Madrina Alejandra comes and tells Casilda that she isnt her godmother, its Casildas imagination and her switching from side to side and she knows that the daughter there is really hers. Casilda talks back to her saying that how could Alejandra say that to her when she rejected her own daughter too. Alejandra answers with thats why im telling you, I shouldnt have rejected you, and close and conform myself to giving you love which was what I needed. She asks for forgiveness and Casilda tells her mother shes forgiven. Leonardo tells Felix that he knows everything about him, and Felix is shocked and asks Leonardo what will he do now. Leonardo tells him that he doesnt approve of what hes doing, but he wont say anything because of their profound friendship but he doesnt want to see him ever again and hes going to take his family away from La Escondida because he doesnt want them in danger, and is about to tell Felix that Victor is preparing his downfall but Victor interrupts the entire thing telling Leonardo there is an important pending call from Casilda. Casilda is alone near the pool of the escondida, and she meets the chauffer again and he gives her his number to call him whenever shes in Mexico. Isaura sees and then makes fun of Casilda saying her eyes got brightened when she was talking to him and Casilda gets very annoyed. When Leonardo answers the phone, its the big brother security camera guy of the escondida and says they have Alejandra kidnapped and says for her life , he better give the proof he has against victor and sergio. Leonardo acts like hes talking to casilda, and rushes out seeking Leonora and tells her they need to go to the escondida...NOW because his daughters life is in danger. Casilda and Paulina cannot find Alejandra anywhere and then Leonardo, Leonora and Arturo arrive and they tell them they cant find her. Casilda and Paulina and extremely tense and worried, Leonardo enters sees Casilda hugging Paulina and overhears that even though Alejandra isnt her daughter, she still loves her. Leonard asks her why shes saying that and Casilda and Paulina tell Leonardo what Isaura has done, and eveythings been a whole lie. Leonardo tells her Alejandra is kidnapped and the phone rings and they tell Leonardo a direction to go to and bring the photos and documents so he can collect his daughters life. He writes this all down on a paper, and leaves running out. He tells Casilda that later they will talk and gives Casilda a huge kiss. Arturo asks Leonora what is going on, and she tells him that Alejandrita is kidnapped and Arturo is shicked and asks what is the ransom fee. Leonora says she doesnt have all the details but the kidnappers dont want money, but rather important documents that Leonardo has and Felix doesnt know anything because Leonardo wants it that way. Leonora and Arturo go to Casildas bungalow there shes there with Paulina and they tell them that Leonardo has already left to find the girl, and that he wrote the adress done and left in a hurry. Arturo asks for a pencil or crayon fast, and he shadows the adress Leonardo wrote and he can see the directions, Paulina tells him to go safely with Cesar, the best bodyguard of Felix. Leonardo arrives at the place where his daughter is, and the kidnapper asks if he has the papers and Leonardo demands to see his daughter. The kidnapper says shes fine, but to give him the papers. Leonardo will not give it to him,until he sees his daughter. The kidnapper says she is sleeping in the dollhouse and Leonardo and Leonora are on the phone and confirm this ,that she is safe. Leonardo gives the papers to the kidnappeer and he has nothing more to do there but the kidnapper tells him to turn around and the kidnapper shoots him in the chest and Leonardo is falling.

 

     Telenovela-World:  Re: SPOILER SUMMARY - THURSDAY 10/21  Author: Paul (---)  Date:   10-17-04 12:15 PDT

     Leonardo starts falling little by little. Arturo and Cesar arrive, and kill the kidnapper and the kidnapper was Ramon, the big brother security camera guy at the Escondida. Leonardo dies, and Arturo goes back and tells Casilda what happened, and everyone cries for the death of Leonardo. Rebeca prepares to go with Cristina and Alfredo on their eloping. Baltazar , Rebecas brother, with the camera. Everyone is sad over Leonardos death, Leonora with Arturo talking about leonardo. Arturo says that before Leonardo died, to make her happy. Arturo says he still loves her and Leonora kisses him passionately. Rebeca oversees and takes pictures fo them kissing and leaves. Jazmin tells Cristina the truth that Leonora told her about Alfredo. Cristina doesnt want to believe. She calls Alfredos representative and he says Alfredo is in the Organization Orellana, and Cristina goes and finds him talking to Claudia, where she overheard the entire truth. Cristina cries and leaves. Later, her and Rebeca talk about whats happened, the death of Leonardo, the kidnapping and about the picture. She is in shock. Felix talks to Victor, and they say Felix will return to the escondida but Victor will stay. Later, Victor is wondering why Felix isnt calling and Felix appears furious. He demands to know everything about Ramon and Victor says he doesnt know anything about him, and was only hired for an opportunity. Sergio is in Marcelo Previni's office again giving documents about Felix. Those documents have important information that prove Felix has money hidden and Marcelo is about to steal. Sergio leaves and Marcelo tells Sandro that he doesnt trust in Victor so Sandro will have to verify about the money trailers of Felix. Back at the escondida, Leonora tells Isaura that shes seen Arturo and told him that the daughter she gave birth to was his and Isaura gets very mad at this. Leonora also tells her theyve been seeing and talking alot and Isaura gets tense and decides she has to get Arturo out of the escondida now. So lies and tells him Paulina has been secretly drinking behind his back, and Arturo gets mad and confronts Paulina. She tries to explain but Arturo doesnt believe her and doesnt want to hear. Casilda in the chapel, thinking about Leonardo, when the chauffer of the trailer tries to cheer her up. He tells her he's going to the capital and when she goes, shes got a friend there. Paulina and Casilda, are in the garden talking bout something when Paulina tells Casilda that she has to tell Leonora something. Then Leonora comes and asks what does she have to tell her that is so important. Paulina tells her that Alejandrita is her daughter and Leonora is shocked. It was all Isauras plan. Leonora cries. The chauffer is testing out the trailers when he recieves a visit from Sandro and asks him things about his working hours and he lies and offers him money for information. Later, the chauffer tells Felix and Felix shows him a picture of Sandro. The chauffer confirms that was him and Felix tells him if this happens again to alert him. Leonora with tears goes to Isauras room and Leonora says she already knows Alejandrita is her daugher. Isaura shocked.

 

     Telenovela-World:  Re: SPOILER SUMMARY - FRIDAY 10/22 - GRAN FINAL - PART ONE 9PM  Author: Paul (---)  Date:   10-17-04 12:16 PDT

     Leonora tells Isaura that she knows the entire truth, that Alejandrita is really her daughter and Paulina told her everything. Leonora demands an explanation on why did she make her suffer so much and Isaura makes fun of her and says she cant really do anything to her. Leonora leaves the room pissed and locks Isaura in. Isaura gets the key by using a stand of hair, and makes the key fall on the magazine of Prisma, the Leonora issue. Isaura pulls the magazine with the key and stomps on the photo of Leonora, opens the door, and escapes. Elsewhere, Cristina says she will not marry Alfredo. Enter Claudia, saying the whole truth about Alfredo because she always knew the truth. He stole it from another singer, her ex boyfriend Roberto, and Renata helps her expose the truth. Cristina leaves alfredo in front of the press, she is hurt and asks to give her father a card saying goodbye to her father because shes going on a trip to get away from all this. Alfredo cries of humilliation, his career and life are a garbage, and now the press is all over Roberto's career. Leonora tells Arturo that Alejandrita is the daughter of them both, and not Casilda and Leonardo, and Arturo is shocked. Leonora goes on to explain that Isaura was the one who hid the truth, and Isaura did it all for the money, and she wanted her to get a rich husband so that Isaura could benefit from it. They go to confront Isaura and realize she escaped the room Leonora locked her in. They leave to tell security not to let her get away. Isaura hides out, and escapes the Escondida. Paulina tells Arturo she'll let him free now, that they know the whole truth and that he should be with the woman he loves, Leonora. Arturo says he loves Leonora, but he will not be the one to walk away from Paulina, so she will. Diego meets with Renata and Renata tells him she wants to be with him but Diego tells her he wont let her be his nurse. Renata pretends she leaves and hears Diego saying he loves her still and she surprises him with a kiss. And they decide to start over. Felix is conversing with Cesar, telling him that he already has information to end the situation with Marcelo Previni. Isaura calls Victor to tell him that they already found out the whole truth aboutt what they talked about, with Faustina, the attender of Leonoras baby. Victor is surprised and Isaura tells him that he has to help her get out of this mess or she'll expose him to Felix. Victor has no choice but to help her. Isaura tells Felix that Leonora and Arturo are lovers and they knew eachother from before, and that theyve been lying to him the whole time. Felix demands to know why nobody told him and Isaura lies and says Leonora didnt want to, because shes been planning against Felix this whole time, and Felix is shocked. Leonora and Arturo are looking at the picture of Leonardo thinking about whats happened and this whole mess, and their love. Leonora says she doesnt want to hurt anybody anymore. Victor tells Felix that he doesnt information on Arturo because Leonora was the one who reccomended him, which was a lie that Isaura invented for Victor to tell Felix. Felix, pensive and decides to end them. Felix goes to Marcelo Previni's house and Marcelo offers him pasta, wine, and they converse. Someone gives a gun to Felix and he shoots Marcelo Previni in the heart. Later, in Felix s hotel room, Rebeca gives Felix the card from his daughter Cristina with the photo of Leonora and Arturo kissing. Felix is shocked again and asks Rebeca the origin of this photo and Rebeca tells him it was taken. Felix orders her to go wherever Cristina is and he;ll be in contact wherever they are. Victor asks Felix, what will they do now. Felix with an intense look says, Victor more than anyone should know what will happen next. Casilda and Leonora are together, and Leonora asks Casilda whast wrong and Casilda tells her that she misses Alejandra and she confesses to her that she let Isaura take over her , she was ungrateful to her mother, and that Isaura was the one who poisoned the apple that killed Alejandra. The sisters both realize they were victims of Isaura and were only utilized, for Isauras convienience. Casilda cries and tells Leonora she would have loved to gotten to know Jacobo, their father, but at least she has Leonora and she asks Leonora to forgive her. Victor with Felix, finds out Felix killed Marcelo already, and Victor is afraid of getting discovered. Felix orders Victor to stay in the room and he'll call him. Victor says Arturo could never be Marcelo Previni's spy, and that his wife had nothing to do with this. Felix says that is not my wife anymore, end of discussion. Casilda cries at Leonardo's tomb when Isaura appears and asks for her help. Casilda has a plan against Isaura, and tells her she can enter the escondida hidden, in her bungalow. Her plan is to give Isaura to Felix when they arrive and she tells him everything. Leonora and Paulina, now friends. Leonora tells her that Arturo is Paulinas husband and shes not going to try to take her away and that she could never hurt Paulina and Arturo because theyre good people, and Leonora only goes after bad people. She wishes Paulina the best. Arturo and Leonora are talking about when Arturo sees Felix he'll present his three weeks notice when the bodyguards attack Arturo and Leonora screams but they grab her and Arturo away and they hit Arturo with the gun. Isaura knows and calls Victor to congratulate him on a flawless plan, and Paulina is overhearing this. Victor says that Felix is in a furious rage and that Felix will be at the Escondida, at 8 o clock on the got. Isaura asks Victor for money to escape. Paulina has heard everything and thinks of something, so she can stop Leonora and Arturo from getting assasinated. Victor tells Sandro he thought of a plan to get Felix out of the way, and for Sandro to prepare the men. Isaura with Casilda, finds out they got Arturo and Leonora and Isaura. Isaura goes ahead with her plan and is looking for all of Leonoras jewlery. Paulina appears telling her, looking for this? Paulina has all of the jewlery in her hands. Paulina threatens her with if she gives her the jewls she will tell the police how she ruined everyones life, inclusive Arturo and Leonora, and how she sold her to Heriberto Reyes, Evaristo Lopez Monfort, Carmelo Quintero, etc. Isaura looks at her watch and sees its 8pm, and gives her condolences to Paulina for being a widow because Arturo and Leonora should be dead by now. Paulina says Felix hasnt arrived and Isaura says Felix comes at 8 o clock on the dot. Paulina said she set the watch back an hour ahead for time to save Leonora and Arturo. So that when Felix comes she'll tell him all the truth. Paulina leaves but Isaura calls her and tells her not to leave. Isaura grabs scissors and catches up to Paulina and tells her, your not getting out anywhere Paulina, and stabs her. Paulina is there fatally bleeding.

 

     Telenovela-World:  Re: SPOILER SUMMARY - FRIDAY 10/22 - GRAN FINAL - PART TWO 10PM  Author: Paul (---)  Date:   10-17-04 12:17 PDT

     I know its tempting but dont read it....It takes away the suspense...I ruined it for me,