La Traición Recaps / Summaries from Telenovela-World May 1, 2008 – May 30, 2008

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Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/1 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---)ate: 05-03-08 18:37 PDT

Hugo and Soledad are trapped in the mine:

S: Alcides, you have changed so much. You’ve been so good to me and my daughter. So much, that sometimes, I don’t understand why I feel as if …

H: as if I were Hugo?

S: Better, not to speak of him, yes? It isn’t important now. The important thing is to get out of here now.

Boris and the miners are digging on the other side of the fall. Boris calls and Soledad answers back, “We are here. Help us, please.” Boris sends Juan for more workers. He says that Hugo and Soledad may be running out of air in there.

“Please, Boris, get us out of here!” calls Soledad. She turns to Hugo all happy, “You see, I told you that we would get out of here. Hold on, you have to hold on.”

Eloisa tells Paquito that the fact that drawing exists does not prove that Hugo de Medina is alive or that he took his twin brother’s place. You should wait to blackmail him with it. Paquito asks why she is defending him. Is she interested in him or what? Eloisa responds, “While it will hurt you to hear it, yes. That man knows knows how to treat women very well and I want to be with him whether he’s Hugo or Alcides.”

”You are crazy,” responds Paquito, “You don’t know what you want.”

“ Oh, yes I do,” says Eloisa. “Hugo de Medina has lots of money and I’m not letting him escape. I’ll defend him regardless of what it costs.”

“Regardless of what it costs?” says Paquito, “are you threatening me?”

“A secret that could destroy your family?” say Rebeca. She urges Ester to tell her. Maybe she can keep Lucas from mortgaging the house. Ester tells Rebeca that Manrique gave her this house. Rebeca is surprised and asks why her dead husband would make such an expensive gift especially since he was so stingy. Ester says that she can’t tell Rebeca, Jeremias’ widow, why. Rebeca encourages Ester to tell her. Ester says that she and Jeremias were lovers.

Outside the mine, Lucas asks Juan if Soledad and Hugo have been located. Juan says yes but they are trapped behind a pile of rocks. He needs all hands to go down and help. Arturo says that if too many people go down there, there won’t be enough oxygen for everyone. Lucas says to Juan that he knows the mine better than anyone. Is there another entrance? Juan says that that there is subterranean river that exits from the mine but it’s very turbulent. Lucas says, of course, that’s how Alcides escaped after the explosion. He asks Juan to take him to the place. Juan says that it is impossible. One would have to swim against the current and hold ones breath for a long time. Lucas doesn’t care. His daughter’s life is at stake. Juan says to forget it. It’s certain death. He says to leave the rescue to the workers.

Lucas sneaks off towards the river while Antonia asks Dr. Max to give Soledad priority medical attention when she and Alcides are rescued because she has a daughter. Dr. Max says that he will apply triage principals and treat the most seriously injured first. Antonia notices that Lucas is gone. Juan goes after him.

Ester asks Rebeca not to think badly of her. Rebeca wasn’t married to Jeremias when this happened. Rebeca says that she knows that Jeremias was very charming and it wasn’t surprising that Ester fell in love with him. Ester tells her that after they were married, Lucas changed a lot. He became a drunk and his family rejected her because she wasn’t of the same class. Rebeca is surprised to hear that a woman so distinguished wasn’t considered well born enough for Lucas. Ester tells her that when Lucas fell in lover with her, she was a simple dressmaker from another town.

Lucas arrives at the river saying that he will save his daughter even if it costs him his life. A whole gang of people have followed him including Antonia who begs him not to do it. Lucas plunges into the river and Juan follows.

Ester says that her family was very humble and she just learned to sew. None of her friends here know this. Rebeca (the former prostitute) says that she won’t tell anyone. Lucas came to her for clothing for his fiancé and it was love at first sight. Ester goes on to tell Rebeca that things changed. Lucas was cut off from his inheritence, they didn’t have any money, he mistreated her and made her life a hell. That’s when Jeremias took them in. Rebeca says that she understands. She just has one question: is Soledad Jeremias’ daughter?

Soledad tries to move some beams but gives up asking, “Why don’t they help us? Why is it taking so long?”

H: Many rocks fell. It will not easy to clear the entrance.

S: I feel like I can’t breathe. I’m tired.

H: Soledad, listen to me. I don’t think they will succeed. It will be better if you go down alone.

S: No, I won’t leave here without you. I already told you that they are going to rescue us. You just need a little patience.

H: Listen to me. You can save yourself. You only need to descend to the river, swim a little bit. (This is the same river that swept Alcides away.) Only you have to do it.

S: I’m telling you no. I’m not going anywhere.

Hugo sits up a little higher.

S: Nothing will happened, Alcides. Just wait; they are coming.

H: Listen to me. Listen. If both of us stay here, we will die. Do it for our daughter. Save yourself.

S: We’re not going to die. We’re going to get out.

H: Save yourself. Save yourself.

S: Boris! Boris! Get us out of here quickly, the air is running out. (Picky, picky I know in a very dramatic scene but if Soledad could get out via the river, presumably there is a source of air and where is the light coming from?)

Boris: Sra Soledad! Try to stay calm. Jose has gone for help. Soon, we will get you out. (to the diggers) Faster! Faster!

Meanwhile Emilio, Arturo’s man, is trying to make the situation worse by moving a support beam. Guillermo spots him and tells Boris. Boris stops him but Emilio tells everyone that the ceiling will fall and they will all be killed. Boris has to pull a gun to stop the mutiny. He thanks Guillermo for being very brave.

Ester tells Rebeca that Soledad is not Jeremias’ daughter. “Are you sure?” Ester says that she was pregnant with Lucas’ child when she became Jeremias’ lover. She told Jeremias that Soledad was his child. “You think badly of me.” Ester says to Rebeca. “I would have done the same, says Rebeca, “ and look what a nice house you got.” As if she hasn’t said enough, Ester tells Rebeca that before he died, Jeremias came to see her and told her that Soledad’s future was secured by this house. All that belonged to him would be Soledad’s. Rebeca tells Ester that she will do what she can to keep Manrique from letting Lucas mortgage the house. Rebeca leaves and on the way out says that she is sure that Jeremias hid the treasure in this house but she is sure she will find it.

Antonia is sure that Lucas has drowned. Dr. Max tries to reassure her and Elena says that if he did drown, he’ll go straight to heaven because he was a good person.

Lucas and Jose have succeeded in entering the mine. Jose says that it was a miracle they could hold their breath that long. Lucas asks Jose to lead him to where Soledad and Alcides are trapped.

In the mine,

H: (thinks to Soledad) Don’t stop looking at me. I beg you, don’t stop. Your eyes are the only thing keeping me alive.

S: I’m here. I won’t leave you. I’ll always be here.

H: (thinks) Why have so many things happened? Such pain. We could have been so happy.

Tears fall run down both their faces.

Ester tells herself that she can’t wait for Rebeca to resolve the situation. She decides to go find Lucas. Even if I have to lie again. I have to clear my name.

Eloisa tells Rebeca about the collapse of the mine. Eloisa is concerned about Alcides. Rebeca is concerned about those who have invested in the mine. They decide to go to the mine and find out what’s happening.

Soledad is mesmerized looking at Hugo. He waves his hand in front of her face.

S: Yes, it’s true. We could have been very happy. (she read his thought, apparently.)

H: Listen to me. Listen, I don’t have much time. I’m going to die, Soledad but you must know the truth.

S: What truth?

H: The truth about me, about who I am. You will probably hate me but you need to know everything, everything. Listen to me Soledad. I am not the Medina that you believe me to be. I lied to you..

S: Enough already. I don’t want you to continue. No, we aren’t going to die. I don’t care what you wanted to say.

At this inopportune time, Juan and Lucas show up. They haul Hugo up. Boris hears them and Juan tell him that they are going to escape by the river. Boris tells the diggers to leave the mine.

Ester disguises herself to go into the Tavern looking for Lucas. Margot tells her that Lucas left when he heard that the mine collapsed. Ester faints. Omar and Margot take her into the Mysterious Lady’s dressing room. They leave her alone there.

Arturo is annoyed when he overhears Guillermo tell Elena that Alcides and Soledad are escaping by the river.

Down by the river, everyone is waiting. A shout goes up, look, there they are. Soledad is holding Hugo who appears to be on the point of death. She has a flashback to when she found Hugo on her wedding day. She says to him:

S: You have to live, my love. This time you aren’t going to die.

She kisses him.

S: Return, return to life with me.

Hugo opens his eyes. Everybody is happy. Soledad holds Hugo’s head right next to her bosom. “Thank heaven you are all right,” she says, “How do you feel?”

“Thankful for you,” he replies. Hugo thanks Juan and Lucas. Lucas says that he did it for his daughter. Boris sends the crowd away. Boris asks Hugo if he thinks he can walk. “Only if you help me,” replies Hugo. Dr. Max wants to examine Hugo but Hugo and Lucas insist that he look at Soledad’s bump on he head. Finally, Boris and Hugo are alone. Boris asks Hugo if he’s sure he is ok. Gasping, Hugo says, “I was on the point of having a catalepsy attack. If it hadn’t been for Soledad, if it hadn’t been for her, it would have happened.” Boris says, “There is no doubt that Soledad is your guardian angel.”

“She is very courageous,” says Hugo, “very courageous.”

“It’s very obvious that she loves you a lot,” says Boris, “she was very frightened.” Hugo smiles and Boris helps him up.

Dr. Max finishes tending Soledad’s bump. Antonia wants to talk to her brother so he leaves her there but encourages her to return to his laboratory as soon as possible. Lucas wants to speak to Soledad. Lucas says that he was surprised by her concern for Alcides. He thought they didn’t have such a close relationship. Soledad responds that she would have reacted the same way for anyone. Lucas doesn’t buy it. He sees in her eyes that she is in love with Alcides. Soledad doesn’t answer but flashes back to her confusion when Alcides/Hugo told her that he can’t tolerate being in enclosed spaces and she knew that Hugo had that problem, not Alcides.

Hugo, more or less recovered and walking on his own, returns to the entrance to the mine. The miners have tied up Emilio, Arturo’s stooge. Hugo asks him, for his own good, to tell him who paid him to sabotage the mine work. Boris tells Hugo that the evil Emilio also tried to sabotage the rescue effort. Emilio says that they can’t hold him. Hugo agrees but says that he will be turned over the police, go to prison and his family won’t like that. He asks Emilo to think about them and tell who paid him. Unfortunately, Arturo is standing right behind Hugo. Emilio says that it is because of his family that he won’t open his mouth. Hugo turns and looks at Arturo.

Soledad tells her father that he can’t imagine how her life has been in the last few months. Lucas asks if Alcides has mistreated her. “On the contrary,” says Soledad, “Alcides has been very good to me and with my daughter, it’s been very special. He even agreed to help me with the hospital work. He’s treated me as if…”

“As if he were Hugo,” finishes Lucas.

“Papa,” she says, “I can’t help it. I look at him. I talk to him and it’s like I was talking to Hugo. I look at him and at the bottom of my heart it’s like Alcides isn’t Alcides, he’s really Hugo.”

“That’s why you were concerned a minute ago,” say Lucas.

“It was terrible having to relive Hugo’s death,” she says, “It’s like he died all over again.” Soledad says that she can’t go on thinking that Alcides is Hugo. She knows that she has to accept Alcides for who he is. She tells him that she doesn’t know what to do.

Arturo tells his men to leave. Hugo tells Arturo that he wants to talk to him. Hugo says that Arturo is responsible for this tragedy. He accuses Arturo of giving money to Emilio to bribe the miners. Arturo asks how Hugo can accuse of something so serious without proof. Hugo replies that Arturo would do anything for greed. Arturo blames the engineer and reiterates that Hugo has no proof of what he is accusing him of. Hugo says that he wants Arturo out of the mine business. Fine, says Arturo, “I’ll be over to your house tomorrow to pick up the money I invested.” Hugo responds that he won’t give Arturo one single penny. He can do what he wants, too. (Didn’t the investors sign any contracts or anything that would address the withdrawal of an investor?)

The confrontation between Hugo and Arturo is witnesses by Guillermo and Elena. Elena thinks Arturo will kill Hugo but she doesn’t want Guillermo to interfere. Guillermo firmly believes that has to help though.

Lucas tells Soledad that being close to Alcides is hurting her. He advises Soledad to stay away from Alcides for a while for her peace of mind. Soledad says she has thought of that but she can’t because of Aurora. She has to find a cure for her catalepsy. Lucas says that she doesn’t know how bad he feels that he doesn’t have the means to scour the world looking for a cure for his granddaughter. Soledad reassures him that Alcides has investigators looking for a cure and Dr. Max is researching it too. She is sure it will happen. She has faith. Lucas suggests again that some time away from Alcides would help Soledad get rid of her feelings for Hugo. She says, “I will never forget him. I won’t ever stop feeling this pain because he isn’t here. But the reality is that he isn’t here.”

Hugo tells Arturo that all business has risk and by his stupidity he has lost his investment in the mine. He advises Arturo not to sue him. Arturo says that he doesn’t need a court to get his money back. He draws his gun and his men do too. He grabs Hugo’s cane and throws it away. (What, did he think Hugo was going to use a cane against a gun? Or maybe he hopes Hugo will fall down.) Boris draws his gun but he is outnumbered. Arturo forces Hugo to make Boris lower his gun. He says that he and Hugo will go to the bank right now and get his money. At this moment, the miners, collected by Guillermo, come out with picks and shovel to defend Hugo. Arturo backs down but says that the matter isn’t over.

Ester wakes up in the ML’s dressing room. For some reason, she is hesitant to leave the tavern without covering herself up and she has conveniently forgotten the scarf around her neck that she used when she came in. So she rummages in the closet and finds a hat that she recognizes as Rebeca’s. She gets out of the tavern and her driver tells her that Soledad and Alcides have escaped safely from the mine. She tells him that she wants to go to Rebeca’s house.

Soledad and Lucas come running up to Hugo and ask about his confrontation with Arturo. Hugo explains what happened. Soledad says that he did right but Arturo won’t take this lying down. Hugo agrees and says that they have to be prepared. The credits roll.

Telenovela-World: Complete Summary of May 2 LT from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-03-08 11:43 PDT

--A thousand apologies that my weekend from hell happened right when LT got really, really good. Here is the full summary of Friday's episode with Hugo and Soledad's scene first and then the filler.

Soledad hugs her baby and talks to Ursula:

U: Thank heaven, everything is all right. A worker from the mine came and told us what had happened.

S: It was horrible. (to the baby) My little one, I was so afraid I would never see you again. (to Ursula). It was terrifying, you can’t imagine.

U: What a relief that you and Alcided are ok.

S: I’ve never in my life felt such panic. Inside the mine, Alcides couldn’t breathe. He was suffocating and I couldn’t do anything to help him.

U: You were upset to see him like that, right?

S: It was worse than that. I was afraid to lose him. Do you realize? I was afraid that he would die and leave me.

U: What you’re saying is that you’re in love with Alcides.

S: No, No, it’s not Alcides. It’s because he reminds me of Hugo all the time.

U: Think about it, then. Give him an opportunity. Let yourself fall in love with Alcides. He has changed a lot. He’s a good man.

S: No, No. I can’t fall in love with Alcides. I won’t allow that to happen. That’s why I’ve made a decision.

U: What are you going to do?

S: While I’m taking a bath, pack our bags. We’re going to my parents’ house.

U: To your parents’ house?

S: I can’t stay in this house another second. I can’t stay feeling what I feel, Ursula. I can’t continue to be confused about my feelings for Hugo (I think she means Alcides here. She knows what she feels for Hugo). I have to leave.

Hugo tells Boris to pass out weapons to the employees and put everyone on alert about a possible attack by Arturo and his men.

B: It appears that your plan of vengeance is not coming out like you wanted.

H: I didn’t imagine that Arturo was capable of being so stupid. He put the lives of many innocent persons at risk by having the miners excavate without taking the proper precautions. (uh, you knew Hugo, nobody would be at risk in the mine and Arturo wouldn’t have been driven to these extremes if you hadn’t insisted on launching the PoV.)

B: Including you. You almost lost your life.

H: So did Soledad and Aurora, the daughter of Lupe and Jose and many other innocent people. Arturo de Linares is crazy.

Marina comes in to report that Soledad has ordered a carriage to leave the house.

Ursula says to Soledad,

“You’re not going to talk to Alcides? You’re not going to tell him that you are leaving the house?

S: No. I’ll leave him a note. I can’t talk about this with him.

Hugo comes into her room.

H: You’ll have to. Don’t think about leaving my house without an explanation. Ursula, please leave us alone.

She takes the baby out.

A: Forgive me, Alcides, but I want to stay at my parents’ house, at least for a while.

H: Arturo de Linares has declared war. You shouldn’t leave this house. I can’t permit that my daughter and you be exposed to certain death.

S: Then send somebody you trust to my parents’ house to guard us. I (she starts to say “can’t”) don’t want to stay in this house. I can’t stay with you. I’m sorry.

H: Why? What have I done that is so bad that you dislike my company?

S: Nothing. You’ve behaved very well with me and my daughter. I couldn’t be more grateful to you.

H: Then I don’t understand why you are leaving. Or is there something else? Is there something you are hiding?

S: Understand me, Alcides, I can’t continue at your side.

H: So far you haven’t given me a single logical reason. What have I done that is insufficient to win your love? Because if that is so, tell me. Tell me what it is that I need to do to win your love.

S: No, No, that’s not necessary.

H: Soledad: I know that you love me. Admit it. Today in the mine, I realized it.

S: I was concerned for you the way I would have been about anyone.

H: I know that I have succeeded in conquering your heart. I have no doubts now that you love me. I know it.

S: You’re wrong. I’ve never loved you and I will never love you.

H: Don’t say that and break my heart. Everything I have done is to win your love. Tell me that you don’t love me. Tell me that you don’t love me.

He leans over and kisses her. She responds, then pulls away and slaps him.

S: I can’t love you. I can’t. Because the only person that I will love forever is Hugo, only Hugo.

H: (angrily) Are you mocking me? Repeat what you just said.

S: I wish there were another way but I can’t love you because I never stopped loving Hugo. I always loved him. Alcides, it hurts me a lot to have to tell you this. Believe me. You’ve behaved like a gentleman. You’ve saved my life and the life of my baby but every good thing you do reminds me of Hugo all the time.

H: You want to confuse me.

S: You can’t be more confused than I am. But I can’t continue to betray the memory and the love I have for Hugo. Forgive me, that is why I have to leave. I need time to think.

Hugo grabs Soledad’s arm.

H: You’re not leaving. You’re not leaving because I don’t believe a single word that you have said.

S: What else do I have to say to make you believe me? I’ve already explained why I couldn’t attend Hugo’s velorio. (when did she explain that to him?) I almost lost my baby that night. I was very ill.

H: Let’s agree that part is true. I believe you about that. Deny to my face, deny to my own face that you married Alcides for money, only for money. Deny that we had a deal.

A: You know we didn’t have a deal Alcides. You know perfectly well that we were never lovers.

H: Why did you lie? Why did you tell me that after I returned?

S: You had gaps in your memory. I only told you what you wanted to hear. Yes, I lied but you want to know why I did it? I did it out of fear. Because I didn’t know how you would treat my daughter.

H: You married Alcides two days after (he almost says “I”) Hugo died. Two days after!

S: That was the worst moment of my entire life. My father had a heart attack because Manrique was going to take his house. I did it for him. You offered money and my mother pressured me to do it. It was against my will, Alcides. I didn’t have any other option. With the most profound pain that you can imagine, I had to marry you after the death of your brother, Hugo. But Hugo was the first man I loved in my whole life, Alcides, and he is the only man I will ever love.

Hugo looks at her, his eyes full of tears.

Monday – the scene in the rain from the credits and Alcides returns.

Telenovela-World: RECAP EPISODE 05.05.08 Author: jjablan (---) Date: 05-06-08 11:50 PDT

***Soledad tallk to H/A.Her feelings are very confussed.When she said that she only loved Hugo ,he said that he like belive her.She leaves him there and run out house .Today is rein day.Hugo stay there and decided to follow her,she hits his heart with this words

*** Marina talked to Eloisa about H/A .Eloisa will give her money for some information about Hugo.Marina play be naive but Eloisa said that she knows that he is Hugo not Alcides.

*** Francisco told Rebeca that before the mine fraud is revealed he will take a big chunkand Hugo will pay for Francisco silence.

*** Lucas ask his wife if Soledad is Jeremias daughter. She said not she is yours Lucas.He dont belive her ,he said that she is damned liar,she laying...he want answer,,, ....

*** Michelle will go to Montenegro house.Andres said OK they can go after practice.....

*** Hugo find Soledad out house in the rain. He take her and hag her and kiss her. She kiss him back .She said that she want go,she is hurting because she feel like she kissing Hugo not Alcides ,whener she is with him she

feel Hugo hasnot died.....

H/A :Then think that Hugo hasn't died.I'm Hugo. Soledad ypu always slapped me when i kissed you,do it now if fit you feel better...

S : No ,this time i can only do this { she kiss him }.

H/A : Hold on dont leave ,i dont want you to leave..

S: I must go Alcides.I must clear my thoughts,let me go.{ He has finally his plan and end ,she fel in love with Alcides, she dont slap him this time she kiss him but she dont think about what he said :I 'm Hugo,She think he is Alcides..Soledad you are so wrong that is not Alcides he is Hugo who wasn't dead ,Hugo only one love in your life }

H/A :Listen tell me something before you leave.If you loved Hugo that much why were you unfaithful to him ? Why did you have a baby with me ,with Alcides ?WHY ?

S :I was never unfaithful to Hugo.Aurora is Hugo's daughter....

*** Lucas said that Ester was devil.If she have no shame ?She behaved like a cheap tramp pretending to be lady.That hurt Ester and she slap him ,He slap her back. She said that he never hit her before,how he dare?

get out my house now!

L : Of course ,i will leaves Jeremia's house,I could live here anymore ,better is if Soledad dont knows nothing about this...

*** Soledad is at cementery .She came to talk to Hugo about what happened. She dont knows that H/A followed her ,and hear everything what she said....

Soledad looks at Hugo's tomb and said : I kiss your brother today ,I never thought i will betray your memory,but i did.Please forgive me.. I let you down.Forgive me ! Alcides is been very good to your daughter and to me.Oh Lord please....I dont know what to do.For the first time since you left my heart is feeled with love again.Even if i wanted turn back time ,even if i wanted you to be here..I know you will not came back.Forgive me,my love...

{ here we lost CC3 and i will write what i think they said ,because my Spanish is not good }

*** Soledad remember her past with Hugo,She is craying.She ask him again for forgivnes,he will be alvays in her heart,Always..She take her nicklese and put there that is for him,...She leaves..

*** Michelle and Andres practice in hotel. There is Arthuro read book ,he saw Michelle and ask security who is that beautiful women,and if is her husband that man ? Security said that is M.P. wery rich lady and he dont think is her husband because they have separete rooms.Do yoy have more question sir ? Arthuro said :No,thank you....Arthuro looks like he liked that lady, he stayed there smyling...

*** Soledad came back to Obregon's house.Ester is alone .She was surprised with that visit.There is Ursula &Aurora.Ester ask S. what happen? S. will not answer now ,she will be alone ,she walked to her rooom.

Ester ask U. what happened. U.said that S.&A.have some problems.She ask where is Lucas?Ester dont said nothing ,and U. fells that there is problem to.....

*** Lucas knows where he can go now.To his lovers Rebeca.He said that J.is S. father.He was so hurt.He lowes S.more than anything.R.said that he must now divorce Ester and dont think about scandal,and take that house from Ester.She gave him drinks.Very fast he feel sleap .She swers to herself that that house will be her and she will find treasure....

*** When S. leaves H. came to grave.He take that nicklese what she left there.He said that he is alive and that Aurora is his daughter.He is very hurt after he heard what S.said..

***Francisco came to Montenegro house .Marina said that ser A.is not home.He said he need talk to him.Boris came and said that he need leaves ,ser A.is not home.Francisco said that he came to said that he knows that is Hugo de Medina not Alcides. Say to you patron that i knows!

*** Hugo came in his room but there is Eloisa .She usted secret door to came in. He is in very bad cheerful . He dont like talk to anybody now.He ask her to leaves right now.she said that she knows that he is Hugo and in grave is Miquel.What he will doo if Soledad know about that.He said that he will tell her self..Now leave Eloisa?

*** After S. finished her talk to Hugo she came back to Obregon house.She will now talk to her daughter.She said that she loves her very much,she will always told her truth about her father.But Alcides will raise her as her father.From now she will only think about Aurora happines.From today her life will change ,she will give to Alcides chance for being at his side.She will be his wife .

*** Boris talk to Michelle .She said that she is cured from Catalepsy, and she came to talk to Alcides about his

daughter.In that moment came Hugo & Eloisa.Michelle said her name is M.P.

Hugo said that Boris can walk with Eloisa to exit .She said that is not nesesery......Hugo said to Michelle that he dont want talk to her about that cure because he dont belive her and she can only ask large amout money from him.He leaves room with Boris.But Marina our Hunter on money is there.She think that with informations from Michelle she can have money from Eloisa.

*** Eloisa is very mad ,maybe because she saw Michelle ,another beautiful women near H/A.She walks but her

lover F. is there.He is waiting to ask her why she visit Alcides.She dont tell him about Marina who is her informator now...they start fight but very soon fight tourn to hag...

*** Hugo said Boris that he will tell S.all trut .He will visit her tonight.He was stupid.He think that she will forgive him.He only hurt people he loves.He is not scared from authorities.In that moment came Marina with invitations card.Hugo opened and read ;Alcides de Medina make a big party for his belowed wife Soledad.....He said that his brother is alive.....

***Soledad has card to .She is very happy .From today she only belongs to Alcides ,he loves her so much.

*** I think that card doesn't alove Hugo to go to Soledad and say all trut.He dont tell her what he wanted.

*** Francisko & eloisa are in bed...

*** I think Arthuro forget his ex fiance after he saw Michelle.He is dreaming about her...

*** Michele think about Alcides.....

***Dr Daniel remember his father....

**** Night of party .Everybody is there. Francisco said that Soledad comming....Michelle walk to Soledad and said she is M.P.She like talk to her . She said that is Dr Daniel von Shirac. He said that she is very beautifull... But in that moment came carriage with Hugo,Boris and Marina.Soledad say that her husband is there.She walk to Hugo.He ask her :Where is he ?

S. : Who ?

H.:He ..{He think his brother but he dont said Alcides name...}

Francisco said that one more carriage came. That was very expensive carriage ..Out came Alcides dress very good ,He really looks fantastic in white dress....People look at him like he is Cindarela ......

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/6 La Traición from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-06-08 05:17 PDT

Soledad is ready to love Hugo as Alcides; Hugo is ready to tell Soledad the truth and the real Alcides is ready to mess it all up

Hugo and Soledad continue the conversation they started on Friday's episode.

H: (with his hair done as Alcides) I would like to believe you. I would like to believe you.

S: It’s not me that is speaking to you, it's my soul. It hurts me so much to look in your eyes. Because my feelings are as confused as my own heart.

She runs out of the room. Hugo follows.

Marina tells Eloisa that she must have meant that her boss is Alcides. Eloisa replies that she knows perfectly well that Hugo is pretending to be his twin brother Alcides. She says, from now on let’s take off our masks because I only want to hire you and the only thing you have to do to make yourself rich is to answer a few questions.

Paquito tells Rebeca that he would bet anything that there is no gold in the cursed mine and the whole thing is nothing but a lie. Rebeca says if that is so, they will end up in the street. What’s going to happen in San Marino is very bad, but you have to outsmart them. I’ll beat Hugo to it. Rebeca asks what he means. He says that before the mine is revealed to be a fraud, he will take a big chunk of it. Hugo will have to pay for his silence. Hugo de Medina will have to pay.

Lucas asks why Ester doesn’t answer. He assumes that his accusations are correct – Soledad is Jeremias’ daughter. Ester says that she know he doesn’t believe her words but she assures him that Soledad is his daughter. Lucas calls her a liar. She begs him to believe her. He asks how he could believe her when Jeremias gave her this big house. He screams at her to tell him the truth. He loves Soledad more than everything in the world but Ester has to tell him whether Soledad is Jeremias’ daughter or not.

Michelle wants to visit Alcides and Andres says that he will take her there after practice. She asks Dr. Dan to be the judge.

The scene in the rain (Hugo waited to put up his hair in Hugo’s style before he ran outside and is wearing the rings he was buried in.)

S: Let me go. You don’t realize what I’ve suffered. I shiver when I’m near you. I get goose bumps because I feel like I’m kissing Hugo. I feel that Hugo didn’t die when I’m near you.

H: Then believe that Hugo didn’t die. I am Hugo.

They kiss again.

Ester tells Lucas that she thought her daughter would be better off if Jeremias thought she was his daughter. Lucas says that Ester was always greedy. He worked all day but that wasn’t enough for her (Ester said before that he was drunk all the time, not working). She only cared about appearances, about how she appeared to society. Ester tries again to get Lucas to listen to her. She says that they had nothing and if Jeremias thought Soledad was his daughter, he would give Ester a house so that the child would be in a financially stable environment. Lucas doesn’t believe her. He calls her an evil being, a shameless prostitute. She slaps him and he slaps her back. Ester says that is the first time he has hit her. (She told Rebeca yesterday that when Lucas was drunk, he mistreated her – sloppy writing or lies?). She tells him to get out of the house. Lucas says that of course he’ll get out of Jeremias’ house. He warns her to say nothing to Soledad about this. Lucas remembers Soledad as a little girl.

More kissing in the rain.

H: You’ve always slapped me when I kissed you. Do it if it makes you feel better.

S: No, I only want to do this. (she kisses him again and pulls away.)

H: Hold on. Don’t leave. I don’t want you to leave.

S: I have to leave, Alcides. I have to clear my thoughts. Let me go.

H: Tell me something before you leave. If you loved Hugo that much, why were you unfaithful to him? Why did you have a baby with me? With Alcides. Why?

S: I was never unfaithful to Hugo, not even in my thoughts. Aurora is Hugo’s daughter.

She leaves Hugo standing there like he was hit by a ton of bricks.

Soledad goes to the cemetery and when she gets there she’s all dry and her hair is combed. She kneels at Hugo’s tomb. Hugo follows her and listens from behind a tree.

She speaks to dead Hugo –

S: I kissed your brother today. I never thought I would betray your memory. But I did. Please forgive me. I let you down. Forgive me. Your brother Alcides has been very good to your daughter and to me. Oh god, please help me because I don’t know what to do. The truth is that for the first time since you left, my heart is filled with love again. Even if I wanted to turn back time and even if I wanted to have you here. I know you’re not coming back.

Hugo looks like he finally realizes what he has done to Soledad by not telling her he was alive all this time.

Soledad flashes back to her courtship with Hugo including the gift of the locket, his death and burial.

S: Forgive me, my love but I can’t continue to live in a lie – awaiting your return when I know that you’ll never come back. That’s why I have made a decision but I want you to know that whatever happens, you will be in my heart, always. She takes the locket and leaves it on Hugo’s grave and leaves.

Hugo takes the locket. (He is no longer wearing the rings he was buried in.)

H: Soledad always loved me. Always.

Michelle and Andres fence while Dr. Dan watches. Arturo sees her too. He asks a hotel employee for the name of the guest. The guy tells him that her name is Michelle Phillips, a very rich woman from a northern city. Arturo asks if either of the guys with her are her husband. The guy doesn’t think so; they have separate rooms. Arturo says to himself that the celebration for Soledad will be perfect opportunity to meet Michelle Phillips.

Soledad, Ursula and the baby come to the Obragon house. Soledad tells Ester that she wants to be alone. Ester asks Ursula what’s going on. Ursula says that the only thing she knows is that Soledad is having problems with Alcides. Ursula asks where Lucas is. She doesn’t get an answer.

Lucas comes to Rebeca’s dressing room. She asks if he has received an invitation to Alcides’ party for Soledad. She thinks it will be a great party. Finally, she notices that Lucas is upset. Lucas says that she was right. Soledad isn’t his daughter. Rebeca is impactada.

In the cemetery, Hugo remembers a whole lot of happy times with Soledad when he was pretending to be Alcides.

H: I let rage and jealousy take me over and I made one mistake after another, one mistake after another. For what? I just realized that Soledad always loved me. I was so stupid, so stupid. I have to put an end to this vengeance plan because Soledad thinks she is falling in love with Alcides. She doesn’t suspect that I’m Hugo, that I’m still alive and I never stopped loving her. My God, Aurora is my daughter. She’s our daughter.

Hugo pushes over his tombstone.

H: No more lies. I’m alive. Hugo is alive.

Paquito comes to see Alcides. Marina tells him that he isn’t home. Paquito says that he will verify that for himself. Boris tells him to get out and Paquito responds that he knows that Alcides is really Hugo. “Tell him to come see me,” he says to Boris and leaves.

Hugo has gotten dressed. He comes into his bedroom (with his hair in the Alcides style) and finds Eloisa there. He asks what she is doing there and who gave her permission to come in. She says that she came in by the secret passage. She has come to speak to him about Arturo and the investors in the mine. She notices that he looks like he has been crying. Hugo tells her to leave. He says that he is not in the mood to talk to anyone. He starts to forcibly make her leave and she calls him Hugo and says that she knows perfectly well that he is Hugo. She explains how Paquito had a drawing made of the skull that was in his grave and it was the skull of Miguel, the gravedigger. Hugo tells her to leave again. “Aren’t you afraid that Soledad will find out that you have been lying to her all this time?” asks Eloisa. Hugo replies, “Soledad will find out I am Hugo because I will tell her myself.”

Soledad is with her baby.

S: I love you and you are the most important person to me. I want you to have a family, a father who loves you and makes you happy like I had when I was a little girl. That’s why I have made a decision today. I promise you that I will always, always tell you about your father but Alcides will raise you as your father. I hope you’ll forgive me one day. I just want the best for you and I promise you that from now forward I will only think about you, your future and your happiness. It’s the only thing that matters. I love you.

Eloisa tells Hugo that Soledad will hate him for lying to her. “ If she does, I deserve it,” replies Hugo. (Get her out of your bedroom!!!) Eloisa says that she doesn’t know why Hugo impersonated Alcides but no one can find out about it. There would be scandal. Hugo would go to jail; people would hate him. Hugo gives her one more chance to leave voluntarily and then he drags her out. (Get that secret passage sealed up!)

In the ML’s dressing room, Lucas has fallen off the wagon. What a completely useless human being he is. Rebeca says that Ester doesn’t deserve him. He should leave her house and divorce her, no matter the scandal. She urges him to punish Ester. Have her thrown out of the house since it isn’t even hers. Lucas says that maybe she is right. He passes out and Rebeca says to herself that the house has to be hers. She will tear it down brick by brick until she finds the treasure.

Michelle and Andres call on Alcides. Boris asks who she is. Michelle gives her name and says that she has come to the city about a cure for catalepsy. Hugo comes into the hall (with his hair now in the Hugo style) dragging Eloisa. He is impactado on seeing Michelle (gag – this witch has her own song?). Eloisa leaves. Boris tells Hugo that Michelle wants to speak with him. Hugo apologizes to her for his rudeness but he isn’t able to see anyone now. He excuses himself. She says that she was a patient of old Dr. Chirac and like his daughter, she had catalepsy. “Let me guess,” says Hugo, “he cured you and now you want to give me a miracle cure for a large sum of money.” He excuses himself and tells Boris to follow him.

Paquito is waiting for Eloisa. He says that he knew she wouldn’t fulfill their deal. What was she doing in Hugo’s house? Paquito guesses that Hugo threw Eloisa out and Eloisa guesses that Hugo refused to be blackmailed by Paquito. They start fighting with one another.

Ursula tells Soledad that she has been very quiet since she got to the house and asks if she is ok. She says that her heart is at peace. Finally, she is able to go on with the rest of her life. She tells Ursula that she knows better than anyone that she hasn’t given herself the chance to love someone and she has been afraid all this time that Alcides would take Hugo’s place. But she has been thinking that doesn’t make any sense. She can’t be faithful to the memory of a man who is dead and will never return. Ursula says that she is sure that wherever Hugo is, he knows that Soledad loved him and he wants her to go on with her life. Ursula urges her to go ahead and do it, be the joyful person she used to be. Her daughter has the right to see that side of her. Soledad agrees. She says that from this day forward, her life will change. She will give Alcides a chance and who knows she might be happy with him. Ursula says that she won’t regret it. Alcides has changed a lot and is a good man and here is the latest evidence of it. She shows Soledad the invitation to the celebration. Soledad is excited that Alcides would do something like that and asks Ursula to find her best dress. She wants Alcides to be proud when she stands by his side at the celebration. She says that everything will change. From now on, she will be the wife of Alcides.

Marina flashes back to Eloisa’s offer of money for info on Hugo. She slithers up to Michelle and apologizes for Hugo’s behavior. If they tell her what they came for, maybe she can get Hugo to meet with them. Michelle tells her to tell Hugo that, strange as is it may sound, she has the cure for the disease that his daughter suffers. She leaves. Marina says to herself that with a cure for catalepsy, the woman could cure Hugo. Eloisa will be pay well for that information.

Paquito doesn’t kill Eloisa, which is what I was hoping for. Eloisa tells Paquito that she has a source of information about Hugo but she won’t tell him who it is. She says that with the information this person gets, she is sure that they will find a way to blackmail Hugo.

Hugo is in his study (with his hair done like Alcides) with Boris:

B: Are you sure that you want to tell them that you are Hugo de Medina? If you tell the truth, everyone will know that you have been lying and you may have trouble with the authorities.

H: I have to accept the consequences of my actions. I have to accept that the Plan of Vengeance was a stupid idea. I ended up harming the people I love.

B: Soledad is a woman of strong character. If you tell her the truth, she’ll never forgive you.

H: I know but I don’t have an alternative. She loves me anyway. I’ll find her tonight and tell her the absolute truth. I’m sure she will forgive me.

Marina comes in with the invitation to the celebration. Hugo reads it.

H: Alcides de Medina is throwing a party in honor of Soledad.

B: That’s impossible

H: It means that Alcides has returned. My brother Alcides has returned. He’s back.

Soledad is in the bath. Ursula says that she looks lovely. Alcides will be happy to see her. Soledad says that as of today, she only belongs to Alcides, the man who loves her so much.

Everybody’s getting ready for the celebration in scenes mostly without any dialog. Yeah!

Hugo is getting ready too (his hair is in the Hugo style). He tells Boris that he has to get there before his brother. He is sure it is a trap.

Everyone is at the celebration. Arturo is looking for Michelle and he tells Hercu-less (first time we’ve seen him ages) that it will be good day for him. Eloisa warns Paquito not to use this occasion to reveal Hugo’s identity. Paquito says that his instincts tell him something interesting will happen here. Michelle tells Dr. Dan that since they’ve struck out with Alcides, they will make contact with Soledad. Michelle wants to meet her and tell her that her purpose in being here is to cure her daughter’s catalepsy. Antonia tells Dr. Max that he is unrecognizable. He says that he got dressed at her request and it feels very strange.

Soledad arrives in a beautiful blue and green gown. Paquito announces to everyone that Soledad has arrived and calls for applause. Michelle introduces herself to Soledad. She introduces Dr. Dan who is very gallant. Michelle says that she needs to speak to Soledad. At that moment, Soledad excuses herself; her husband has arrived. Hugo gets out of the carriage and comes up to Soledad. He says, “Where is he?” “Who?” asks Soledad. “Where is he?” repeats Hugo. Eloisa tells Hugo that it is a nice idea for him to give a celebration for his wife. Paquito announces another arrival. Hugo stands there like he is bracing himself for a blow. Out of the carriage steps Alcides in an outfit that reminds me of what John Travolta wore in Saturday Night Live. The credits roll.

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/7 Episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-08-08 07:18 PDT

Hugo and Soledad have it out and get it on; Eloisa is a material girl and the flower has power!

We open with the confrontation between Hugo and Soledad at the Hacienda. I am going to put the whole scene together even though it was broken up on the show.

H: I was so worried about you. I was looking for you everywhere.

S: Don’t pretend, Hugo, or should I call you Alcides?

H: I deserve all the hate I see in your eyes but I assure you that I was going to find you and tell you the truth.

S: Really? After so many months of deceiving me, you were finally going to find me? It’s a little late, don’t you think? What did you expect? That I would be dying to kiss you? That I would tell you that I’m happy that you are alive? Why? Why did you have to do this to me? Why did you have to break my heart? (Hugo sighs) I want answers. I need answers. Why did you do it? Why?

H: It was all vengeance for a mistake that I made and for which I am paying dearly. I don’t want to lose you. I don’t want to. Sit down please and let me explain.

S: I don’t want to sit just tell me everything.

H: Soledad, you made me happiest man in the world. I loved you so much, much more than I ever thought I could love anyone. We were going to be married but my brother and Arturo de Linares set a trap. They poisoned me because they wanted to it appear that there had been an accident. They wanted to kill me so that I couldn’t come to the church. But I survived and managed to get home. But the next morning, I didn’t wake up because I was having a catalepsy attack. Then you came. I heard you cry out but it was so horrible, I couldn’t move or say that I was alive. I swear to you that each of your tears was like a dagger in my heart.

H: The hours of my velorio were an eternity. I hoped that you would come. I knew that you would come and save me because deep in my consciousness I knew that if I heard your voice I would be saved from the catalepsy attack. But you didn’t come, my love (amor mio), you didn’t come. Where were you? (You know this Hugo, you learned it yesterday.)

S: I was sick with pain because of your death. I was sick; a doctor was by my side. I learned that day that I was pregnant with your child. I risked losing my baby. For that reason, I couldn’t go out. I had to stay in the house for my daughter.

H: (crying) My daughter. I have a series of memories of that night, the worst of which was hearing your mother talking to Manrique.

S: Why did you believe her?

H: Because they thought I was dead. They were talking in front of my casket. Why wouldn’t I believe them?

S: Because of the love that I had shown, Hugo or wasn’t all that we had gone through together sufficient? With my whole body and soul. I was yours. That was the truth. You should have known that what they were saying was lies.

H: I couldn’t think clearly. I was tormented because in a few hours they were going to bury me. They buried me alive.

S: Then, Alcides knew… he buried you alive?

H: I couldn’t believe it myself.

S: If that is so, how were you saved? How did it happen?

H: By the crime of Los Burque who dug me up minutes before I asphyxiated. But I swear to you that when I woke up, my first thought was of you.

S: If that was so, why didn’t you come find me? Why didn’t you tell me that it was all a lie and that you weren’t dead?

H: Of course, I came looking for you but I was too late. You had married Alcides. You were the wife of my brother.

S: You didn’t see that I was dressed in mourning? I wore black for you, Hugo to respect your memory.

H: Soledad, you waited so little time.

S: Because I was pregnant. I did it all to help my parents. Why didn’t you look for me?

H: Because that night something happened that convinced me of your betrayal.

S: What betrayal? I never betrayed you.

H: Soledad, the night of your wedding with Alcides in the cabaña where I made you mine, I saw you, I saw you kissing him. I wanted to come in and kill you but I couldn’t. I went away.

S: Your brother made himself look like you. I was confused. I thought he was you.

H: Swear it to me. Swear it to me by our daughter.

S: I swear by the most sacred thing that I never was with Alcides. Never.

H: Now I believe you. But that night when I saw you kissing him, that night I swore that I would make you pay dearly for your betrayal.

S: How could you be so perverse, Hugo by making me love you as your brother?

H: I wanted to run away from you, leave my wish for vengeance behind and forget you forever but I couldn’t because I found out that they had put you in a sanatorium because they thought you were crazy.

S: I saw you everywhere. I knew you were alive at the bottom of my heart but no one believed me. You tried to torture me all the time.

H: That’s not true. I looked for you because I loved you and months later when I returned it was because I was concerned about the health of your baby, of our baby. By chance, I assisted at the birth of our daughter. I had no choice but to pretend to be Alcides. Why did you lie to me? (referring to telling him that Alcides was the father of the baby)

S: Because I was afraid. Because I thought you were the same Alcides who had never stopped mistreating me. It was the only thing I could say to protect my daughter.

H: It all was a trap of fate. As much as I wanted to take vengeance on you, I couldn’t. I couldn’t because I love you and I have loved you with all my heart. I never stopped loving you.

S: It’s a lie, it’s a lie. Your thirst for vengeance was more important than your love for me. When you were pretending to be Alcides, you saw me suffering many times and you did nothing. You didn’t care about my pain. You saw me suffering. When I found out you had catalepsy, I nearly went crazy until I had your grave opened to see if you had been buried alive. I did it and I saw man buried face down. Hugo, can you imagine what that meant to me? You can’t imagine because it was horrible. At that moment, you could have said that that man isn’t me, Soledad. That man isn’t me because I’m alive but you didn’t do that. Because your pain, your rage, your desire for vengeance was more important than what you felt for me. (she hits him) I didn’t deserve that pain. I didn’t deserve it because you knew that I loved you. (she continues to hit him) How could you do it? How could you be so cruel?

S: I hate you! I hate you! I hate you! (hitting him and screaming)

H: I was filled with hate and blind with jealousy. But I swear that I tried to stop this vengeance many times. The more that I felt that I wanted to hurt you, the more I loved you.

S: Shut up! Shut up! You are a wretch. When you love, you don’t doubt. You speak the truth and you didn’t do that ever.

H: I never stopped loving you, never. I need you to forgive me.

S: I don’t love you. I don’t feel anything for you. The only thing I feel is for you is hate. Do you hear me? I hate you. I never want to see you again. (She hits him some more.) I hate you. You made me betray the memory of Hugo when I believed he was dead. You made me give Alcides another opportunity and it was you. Why did you make me fall in love with you twice? I won’t forgive you for that. (she hits him) I hate you! I hate you! I hate you!

She collapses against him and he picks her up. She struggles and he kisses her forcibly and she responds. (All this was before the credits!)

A nice love making scene mercifully without dialog.

(Much as I love Hugo, when we see it all laid out here, it’s a pretty damning indictment of his behavior. If he was stupid in deciding that he had been betrayed the first time, he was just downright cruel in what he did to Soledad after he came back as Alcides. Poor Hugo, he can’t curse those who are really responsible – the writers!)

Eloisa says to Alcides that his entrance to the fiesta was spectacular. Alcides says that it has been a long time since he saw her. She asks where he has been and is he really a millionaire? “You ask so many questions,” he says, “and all at the same time. Which do you want me to answer first?” Naturally, Eloisa wants to know about the money. Alcides says that she can find that out for herself. He invites her to put her hands, gently, wherever she wants. She rummages in his pockets and finds wads of cash everywhere. She says that he is a walking bank. He says that it has been a long time since he made love to a woman. Since money is what really turns Eloisa on, they do it on a bed covered with banknotes.

At the Casa Obregon, there is no news. They have to wait.

In the tavern, Arturo tells the assembled men that Hugo has been passing himself off as his brother Alcides all this time and Arturo is sure that the mine is a lie too. Manrique says that Arturo himself confirmed that there was gold in the mine. Arturo says that’s what Hugo made them think. Now he doesn’t believe there is any gold there. They gave all their money to Hugo de Medina but it’s in Alcides’ name. Hugo could leave town with it and they would not have any recourse. Arturo recommends that the investors sue Hugo to get their money back. Rebeca tells Paquito that she has problems. She introduced some of those investors to Hugo. If their money is lost, they’ll have her head. Paquito is not sympathetic. He didn’t invest anything so he doesn’t care. He asks Margot if she has seen Eloisa. She says no.

Eloisa says to Alcides that she hasn’t seen that scar on him before. He replies that it was done by woman. Eloisa says that she must have been a wild cat. Alcides replies that she paid a high price for her error. Eloisa asks who it was. Does she know her? Alcides says that he wants to talk business. Eloisa says that she is listening. She assumes that it has to do with Soledad. She holds a wad of bills up to her nose and says that she loves the smell of money. She asks how Alcides came to be a millionaire. He replies that she will never know that. Eloisa gets to the point. What does he want her to do? He says that he wants her to be his partner. If she does what he wants, she will become very rich. “What do I have to do?” she asks. “I will tell you in a minute,” says Alcides, “but the day that Soledad is mine, I will give you half my fortune.”

Eloisa says that she doesn’t understand how she can help Alcides get Soledad. “You say you love her but you make love to me. I think you have a terrible obsession, Alcides.” Alcides says that he doesn’t want her opinion. Does she want money or does she want to leave right now empty handed? Eloisa says she will do what he wants but Soledad is Alcides lawful wife. He can force her. What does he need Eloisa for? Alcides says that he wants Soledad to come to him willingly. He has a plan. He wants Eloisa to become Soledad’s best friend. Eloisa says that she can guess the rest. She will stay at Soledad’s side all the time and report on who she sees, what she does and especially her meetings with Hugo. Alcides says Soledad won’t be able to take one step without his knowing about it. Eloisa agrees with one condition. She doesn’t want anyone to know about their agreement including her allies. “Done”, says Alcides.

Dr. Max is packing up and leaving town (is he taking the Cabinet of the Dead Wife with him?) Dr. Dan and Michelle arrive. They want Dr. Dan’s father’s book. (I thought they already got them.) Dr. Max hands them over. They want to use a laboratory. Dr. Max says fine, use my laboratory. I won’t be back for a long time. Dr. Dan says he thought Dr. Max was interested that Michelle had been cured of catalepsy. Dr. Max says that she is wrong. She has not been cured. There is no cure for catalepsy.

We’re back to square one at the Casa Obregon. Both Antonia and Lucas are going to return to live there to help Soledad.

Paquito is looking for Eloisa in the tavern. Marina comes in.

Michelle asks Dr. Dan, who has been studying his father’s papers whether he discovered a cure for catalepsy. Dr. Dan says that he needs one more proof to confirm it. He needs to study her blood. The proof is in her blood.

Ester and Lucas work a deal to stay together for Soledad’s sake. Lucas will give up the Mysterious Lady and they will have separate bedrooms.

Hugo wakes up with a smile but Soledad is gone. “I’ve lost her,” he says. “I’ve lost her forever.” There’s a knock on the door. It’s Boris saying that the employees of the Hacienda are ready to search for Soledad. Hugo tells him that Soledad is at the Hacienda and to cancel the search. (Poor Boris. Hugo didn’t tell him Soledad was there earlier.)

Soledad is walking through the square remembering Hugo saying that he always loved her. People start whispering and pointing.

At the lab, Dr. Dan has concluded by using the primitive microscope that Michelle’s blood does not contain any trace of catalepsy. Michelle is happy to be proved right that she is cured. But Dr. Dan needs the flower to be sure that they have the cure. Michelle says that if they can’t find he flower, their trip here was for nothing. In comes Antonia and tells them that the flower is flourishing in her sister-in-law’s garden. Antonia says that if they won’t tell her what they want the flower for, she won’t tell them where it is. She asks where Dr. Max is. Michelle says that he went on a trip and let them use his laboratory. Michelle explains that they need to flower to develop a cure for catalepsy. Antonia says that she is interested in that, her niece’s daughter suffers from catalepsy.

Ester and Lucas are having the same old argument about Jeremias and the house when Soledad comes in. She hugs Lucas and he says that he is there to protect her.

Marina is looking for Eloisa. Paquito guesses that Marina is Eloisa’s spy in Hugo’s house. Before he can do anything about it, Eloisa comes in and drags Marina off.

Boris looks at Marina’s picture and takes out some baby booties while he remembers what Marina said. He cries. Ursula comes in. Boris says that Marina has abandoned him and separated him from his child. Ursula comforts him.

Eloisa scolds Marina for looking for her in a public place like the tavern. Marina says that she didn’t have a choice. Boris threw her out. She needs the money Eloisa promised her and a place to live. Paquito comes in and says that he has discovered Eloisa’s secret ally.

Hugo has memories in Soledad’s room. He finds the diary that Soledad wrote when she was pregnant. Ursula comes in and says that Soledad sent her to collect her diary. Hugo gives it to her without a word. He goes into the hall and sees Alcides downstairs.

H: What are you doing in my house, Alcides? How did you get in?

A: The door was open.

H: You’ve come to make me pay for not sending me to jail at the party. What do you want in return?

A: I only want one thing. I want to talk about Soledad.

H: Listen, Alcides.

A: Not here. What I am going to tell you will change both our lives. Meet me in an hour at the cabaña in the woods. And Hugo, let no one know you saw me.

Ursula overhears this.

Ester tells Soledad that she should forget about Hugo. He has been telling her lies for months. Soledad says that she has a nerve talking about lying. She says that she found out that Hugo heard what Ester said to Manrique at Hugo’s velorio. Ester pretends that she doesn’t know what Soledad is talking about. Soledad says that she is tired of Ester’s lies. Because of her, Hugo was convinced that she married Alcides for money. Because of that, he tried to destroy her, because of that he deceived her all this time. He wanted to come back to me and I sent him away. I sent him away. Ester apologizes and says that she never wanted to hurt Soledad. She says that Soledad knows that she has only done things for her wellbeing. She has to get over this and move on. Soledad tells her to shut and stop telling her what to do. She doesn’t need her to tell her what to do. She says that she loves her mother and her family is very important to her but from now on, she will make her own decisions. Is that clear?

Eloisa tells Marina that she has to return to Hugo’s house. Marina says that she can’t go back. Paquito suggests that Marina tells her husband that she regrets her decision. Marina says that she doesn’t want to go to jail. Eloisa says that rich people never go to jail.

In the Obragon garden, Michelle says, “So this is the famous flower.” Dr. Dan says that it is ironic that all this time, her niece was hiding the flower that could save her daughter’s life. Antonia says that if what they have told her is true, little Aurora’s life is saved. She wants to go tell Soledad but Michelle says that they have to make sure they aren’t raising false expectations. From what happened in the park today, Soledad is suffering a lot, it wouldn’t be fair to raise her hopes until they are sure the cure works. Dr. Dan says that as soon as they have definite information, Soledad will be the first to know.

Ursula gives Soledad the diary. She says Hugo was reading it when she found him. Soledad asks her to leave her alone. She has lots of things to think about. Before she goes, Ursula tells Soledad about what she heard Alcides tell Hugo. She is afraid that it might be a trap and that Alcides will kill Hugo. “Let him be killed, then,” says Soledad, “I’m not going to lift a finger to stop it.” (We know that’s not true.)

Marina tells Eloisa that since she isn’t rich, there’s nothing to keep her from going to jail. Eloisa says that she is rich and she will make Marina her protégé. Paquito is intrigued. At this moment, Boris comes in and asks, “From whom and with what are you going to protect this woman?”

Arturo tells his posse of investors that with this suit for restitution and damages, they will not only get their investment back, they will put Hugo in the street.

Dr. Dan is running tests on the flower. Michelle finds a little piece of paper in one of his father’s books and gives it to him. He reads it, looks in the microscope and says that he understands everything. Here is the secret for a cure for catalepsy.

Hugo comes to the cabaña. Alcides says that he knew Hugo would show up.

H: What is the mystery? What do you want to say? What’s happening with Soledad?

A: I want to challenge you to a duel, brother.

H: Now I understand why you withdrew the charges. Because you didn’t want to let me be put in jail.

A: What are you talking about?

H: In one way you haven’t changed, Alcides. You still have the same hate for me. Listen to me brother. I won’t accept any duel to the death with you. I’m not going to kill you.

(He hands Alcides his g*n.) If you want to kill me, do it yourself.

A: (in English) The Peacemaker. (in Spanish) The famous Peacemaker. (He demonstrates his fancy g*n handling skills and hands the g*n back to an astonished Hugo.) Who said anything about death? I didn’t mention weapons. I wasn’t referring to a duel with pist*l or swords. (Soledad is listening outside) Brother, I’m referring to a duel of love.

H: I don’t understand you.

A: I challenge you to a duel for the love of Soledad.

H: You’ve already won. You’re married to her. My daughter is registered in your name.

A: I will fix those two things so that we are even. We’ll start from zero. We fight cleanly for the love of Soledad. Do you accept?

H: I accept.

Soledad comes in and says, “Good evening, Medinas (Señores Medinas).” Hugo and Alcides are impactados.

The credits roll.

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/8 episode from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-09-08 07:37 PDT

The flower goes up in smoke (literally) and the mine investors' money goes up in smoke (figurativley)

Soledad comes in after the brothers have reached an agreement to fight for her love. Alcides is annoyed that she found out about the meeting and blames Hugo for not fighting fair. Hugo asks Soledad how she found out that he and Hugo were meeting. She says that doesn’t matter and launches into her attack. She asks how many times have they teamed up to hurt her? Now they are treating her like a trophy they will compete for. Hugo tries to speak to her but she says that it is her turn to speak. She lets Alcides say that he doesn’t know what she overheard but it’s not what she thinks. Soledad replies that she knows perfectly well that they have agreed to a duel to win her love. “How ironic,” she says, “the two people who have hurt me most in the world.” Hugo says that it would be better if he took her home but she responds that she isn’t going anywhere until they hear what she has to say.

At the frontiers of medical science, Dr. Dan tells Michelle that thanks to the little piece of paper, now he understands everything. Old Dr. Chirac was experimenting on her when he injected her after she was dug up. It could have killed her or cured her. It worked and she is cured. The secret is that the flower plus a special substance in her blood equals a cure for catalepsy.

Boris asks Marina from whom or what is Eloisa protecting her? Eloisa replies for her and says that she is terrified of going to jail as an accomplice of Hugo. She says that they found Marina walking around alone and helpless in a dark alley and brought her to the tavern to calm down. They were trying to convince her to go back to Boris when he came in. Eloisa says that Marina told her that she regrets leaving him because she still loves him in spite of all that has happened. Paquito supports this tissue of lies. Poor stupid Boris asks if she really said that. Eloisa takes Marina aside and pulls out some money from her garter stash and says that Marina can have more but she has to return to Hugo’s house and be her spy. The evil duo leaves Boris and Marina alone.

Soledad says that she won’t allow it. She won’t fall into their traps again. They can both forget about her. To Hugo, she says that between them, there is nothing more to say. She tells Alcides that she isn’t the naïve girl she was before. “Even though the law says that we are man and wife, we never have been and never will be,” she says. Even if he forces her, she will die first. Alcides assures her that he has changed too and he will never force her to do anything against her will. He says that he has told her a thousand times that he has loved her since she was a child. He was stupid. He didn’t know how to win her heart but now it is different. Hugo loudly clears his throat. He says that he doesn’t think this meeting has purpose. Soledad disagrees. She tells Alcides that she doesn’t know who he is and she doesn’t care. She doesn’t care what he does to win her heart because she doesn’t believe a single word he says. Her heart is empty. His brother, Hugo, destroyed what was left of it. Hugo tries again to suggest that he take her home. Soledad responds coldly that she is talking to his brother and asks him to leave her alone with Alcides. (Poor Hugo, you are paying for what you did now.) Alcides winks and gives him the ‘scram’ gesture with his head. (This was funny.) Poor Hugo has no choice but to be sent outside like a naughty child.

Michelle says that she knew it. She knew she was cured. She is thrilled that now they can help Hugo and his daughter. Dr. Dan says that she doesn’t get it. The flower doesn’t work by itself. Only catalepsy sufferers who have the same substance in their blood as Michelle can be cured. (I’m making a prediction here. Aurora will have the mysterious substance in her blood and Hugo won’t. We already know the flower extract nearly killed Hugo and I’ve always believed that Soledad is Hugo’s cure. I believe the flower will cure the baby, though.)

Paquito asks Eloisa where she has been. She won’t tell him and he believes that she is hiding something from him.

Boris says that he found Marina because he wanted a drink and someone told him where she was. Marina says sarcastically that it is nice that his master let him go out. Boris says that she is just angry that he wouldn't let her steal the money in the briefcase that he is in charge of. (Paquito hears this.) Boris asks Marina why she hates Hugo so much. She says that Boris only has time for Hugo and doesn’t care about their child. Boris says that he loves her and he can’t wait for their child to be born. He promises that everything will change. Marina says that he is lying. Boris says that he is faithful to Hugo but he loves her with all his heart and begs her to return to his side. He promises nothing bad will happen to her. Marina hears the voice of Eloisa ordering her to be her spy in Hugo’s house. She agrees to return.

Soledad thanks Alcides for throwing the party in her honor. His arrival was unforgettable. Thanks to him, she found out that Hugo had been impersonating him. Alcides says that he is sorry for what happened. He didn’t want her to suffer. He only wanted to give her a lovely surprise but he realizes that it was a mistake. “Your latest mistake, you meant to say,” responds Soledad sarcastically, “You’ve made so many mistakes, Alcides.” Soledad says that she no longer fears him. Alcides says that he suffered while he was gone. Soledad says that she doesn’t care. She can’t change the disgust she feels for him. Once again, Alcides says that he is going to dedicate every second that remains of his life making her fall in love with him.

Arturo tells a very drunk Hercu-less to have everything ready in the morning to serve the summons on Hugo. He also wants Hercu-less to find out where Alcides is living. Gladis tells Arturo to stop concentrating on getting revenge on Hugo. He should find a nice girl and settle down. Arturo says that his relationship with Eloisa was a disaster. She was a tramp who was only after his money. Gladis repeats that she wants him to marry and produce an heir so she can give him his inheritance and die in peace. Arturo has a memory of Michelle and says, “why not her?”

Michelle asks Dr. Dan what the next step is. He says that they have to examine Hugo and the baby. If they don’t have the stuff in their blood, he can’t cure them.

Soledad asks how Alcides could ask her to believe him after all he has done to her. He manipulated her mother to make her marry him and when they were married, he beat her even though she was pregnant. Alcides tells Soledad not to exaggerate. He only slapped her once. He admits he was a jerk. He couldn’t stand it when he realized that she wouldn’t forget his brother, Hugo. “So that’s why you decided to kill him,” responds Soledad, “Because I know that you let him be buried alive.” ”Is that what Hugo said?” asks Alcides, “and you believed him?”

“Are you going to deny it?” asks Soledad.

“No, I won’t deny it because it is the truth,” responds Alcides, “because I did it for love. I did it for you. I was sick of not having your love. I was wrong, terribly wrong but I swear to you that I have paid for my sins. I was abducted while I was away and savagely tortured.” (He shows her his scar.) He says that he almost died and he suffered the same pain as Hugo suffered when he almost asphyxiated in his coffin. (So now they are even? I don't think that excuse would fly before secular or divine justice.)

Soledad says that if he wants her to feel sorry for him, he’s wasting his time. Alcides responds that he isn’t asking for her sympathy. He wants her to know that he is a new man. He has grown up. He will wait all his life for her. His heart tells him that one day she will love the man that is before her. Soledad says that she doesn’t believe him.

Eloisa plays with money. She will begin lying to Soledad and become her friend. She will have to separate herself from Paquito and Rebeca.

Poor Hugo can’t stand it anymore and he comes back into the cabaña and says that it’s getting dark and he should take Soledad home. She looks at him like a bug and asks what he is doing there. Hugo asks Alcides to leave them alone. Hugo tells her that he was afraid Alcides would hurt her. She replies that she doesn’t need his or anyone’s protection. Hugo says that they made love today. They were together body and soul. If he tells her that she feels nothing for him, he will leave her forever. Soledad says that was an act of weakness. Hugo responds that he doesn’t believe her. “Answer me honestly,” he says, “Don’t you love me?” (Don’t ask questions like that when you don’t know what the answer is going to be, Hugo.)

“You killed my love with your vengeance,” replies Soledad and leaves. Hugo looks up at Alcides who has overheard their conversation and he leaves too.

Michelle, Dr. Dan and Andres are having breakfast. Michelle feels sorry for Soledad. What happened at the fiesta is in all the papers. She also thinks Hugo is a good person in spite of all that has happened. Dr. Dan says that he hopes so since they are going reveal their secret to him. They need to be careful. San Marino is a dangerous town where his father was murdered. Dr. Dan says that he didn’t have a chance to tell Soledad that he is son of Dr. Chirac. Dr. Dan says that Soledad is beautiful and Michelle says that she sees that he likes her.

Hugo is at breakfast. Boris tells him that it was good that Alcides didn’t have him arrested. Hugo says that he would have been better off in jail. Boris doesn’t understand. Being locked up brings on a catalepsy attack. He would die. (This is starting to irritate me. A catalepsy attack won’t kill Hugo. He appears to be dead but eventually he wakes up. The danger is that someone will assume he is dead and bury him. Since lots of people know now that Hugo has catalepsy, that isn’t very likely.) Hugo tells Boris about the bet and that Soledad hates him and won’t see him. He asks about Marina. Boris lies and says that it was just a marital tiff. Hugo goes right back to his own problems and curses the stupid Plan of Vengeance.

Arturo and Hercu-less barge in and serve Hugo with a demand for restitution of their investment. Hugo says sure and sends Boris for the money. Arturo says that he and the investors want more than their investment. They want damages.

In the orchid garden, Soledad tells Ursula that she feels a burden has been lifted from. She will go out on her own and get a job. Ursula says that Soledad still loves Hugo. Soledad replies that the previous evening she almost told Hugo the truth that he is the only man who will ever be her life. She vows to get him out of her heart. Eloisa slithers up and shows Soledad the newspapers stories about the fiesta. She offers her support to Soledad and says that she count on her (gag).

Hugo yells at Boris to hurry up with the money. He wants the vermin out of his house. Boris comes back ashen. The money is gone! Hugo is impactado. It’s not possible. Arturo applauds and says that was a great performance. Hugo assures him that he will repay the money. Arturo says that if he and the investors don’t receive the money by noon, he will return and burn the house down. When Arturo is gone, Boris tells Hugo that he thinks Marina took the money.

We see that it was Paquito who took the money. He overheard Boris and Marina and went to Hugo’s house where they leave the doors open and large sums of money in unlocked armoires.

Alcides is making a withdrawal at Treasure R Us. He is doing this in broad daylight and the entrance to the treasure place appears to be right on the side of the house where those careless Obragons have never noticed it. Hauling his bag of treasure out, Alcides encounters Lucas. Lucas tells him to get out. Alcides asks Lucas to forgive his bad acts in the past. Lucas refuses. He sees Soledad in the distance and says how pretty he is. He also sees that Eloisa is at work. Soledad tells Alcides that she was clear that she doesn’t want to see him again. Eloisa pretends to support Soledad and yells at Alcides and gives him a couple of those fake slaps. Alcides says that he came to give Soledad her a summons to go to judge’s office. Soledad is curious. Alcides drives off in Vlad’s old donkey cart (it looks a lot like Enrico’s cart.) Couldn’t he get a better carriage with all his money?

Marina is sweeping at the top of that big flight of stairs into the Hacienda. Boris accuses Marina of taking the money. She insists she didn’t take it. Hugo says that his life depends on returning the money. He steps toward Marina saying, “If you have the money, please return it to me.” Marina steps backward and falls down the stairs. Dr. Dan arrives and takes charge.

Paquito tells Rebeca that he hasn’t seen Eloisa around. He believes that she is hiding something; Rebeca wonders where Alcides got all his money.

Los Burque are broke. Elena says she wants to work in mine but Guillermo says that a woman can’t work in the mine. She might have go back to robbery.

While Dr. Dan treats Marina, Michelle chats with Hugo. Hugo apologizes to Michelle about being rude her the previous day. She tells him who is Dr. Dan is and the story about her cure, the flower, etc. Hugo is excited and happy that there might be a cure for him and his daughter. Michelle tells him that they found the flower, too.

Dr. Dan examines Marina (it looks like he has a much more modern stethoscope than Dr. Max did.)

Eloisa overhears Antonia tell Ester that the orchid can cure catalepsy. (Nice going Antonia. You cause trouble when you speak and when you refuse to speak.)

Boris comes in and tells Hugo that Marina is ok but she lost her baby. Boris is destrozado. He and Hugo cry, hug each other and Hugo tries to comfort Boris. Boris says that Marina needs him and Hugo says to go to her. Hugo tells Michelle that Boris is more than faithful servant to him. He is his brother. Hugo blames himself for not being able to catch Marina before she fell (would have caught Soledad if she had fallen?)

Marina tells Boris that if he hadn’t brought her back to the Hacienda, she wouldn’t have lost her baby. It’s all Hugo’s fault.

Michelle tells Hugo that they found the flower at Soledad’s house. Hugo tells Dr. Dan that he is ready to have any tests that will help cure his daughter of catalepsy.

In a Darth Vader cape, Eloisa sprinkles an accelerant on the flowers and sets them on fire.

At the Judge’s office, Soledad asks why she is here. Alcides gives her a divorce decree and a waiver of the baby’s paternity. She is impactada. Alcides says that from today on, she is free and can follow her heart. The credits roll.

Tomorrow: Hugo’s back in jail and having a catalepsy attack.

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/9 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-10-08 15:15 PDT

Jail is Hell for Hugo but don't worry, Team Michelle is on the way!

Alcides presents the divorce decree and renunciation of paternity documents to Soledad. Once she signs them, she is a free woman. Soledad is suspicious. Alcides explains again that he has changed and he wants to demonstrate that. Soledad asks the judge if the documents are legit and the judge says that they are.

Lucas stands there watching the flowers burn and calls on Antonia and Ester to bring water. He sees the plant pyromaniac running away.

Michelle tells Hugo that they found the flower in a garden at Soledad’s house after Antonia recognized the picture in a book. Hugo says that it is amazing the that flower that he has people looking for all over the world is growing right in San Marino. He wants the tests to determine if he and Aurora have the right blood stuff to be done as soon as possible. He says that Soledad will be so happy to find out there might be a cure for Aurora.

The judge stamps the agreements and gives copies to Alcides and Soledad. Her civil marriage has been dissolved. She asks the judge about annulling her church marriage on the grounds that it was never consummated. Alcides acknowledges that is true and the judge says that he will start the paperwork. Soledad says she doesn’t know whether to thank Alcides or… Alcides finishes the sentence - or despise him . She has despised him since he was a boy. He says that he hopes that one day she will appreciate that giving up their marriage was terribly hard for him since that is what he has always wanted but he doesn’t want to force her to do anything.

Boris asks Marina how he can blame Hugo for the death of their baby. Marina says that Hugo pushed her. Boris replies that isn’t true. He was there. Marina says that Hugo didn’t reach out to save her. Boris says that she stepped back and fell. It was an accident. “I lose my baby and you defend Hugo,” says Marina bitterly. “You can’t imagine how much I hate you.”

Hugo wants the baby’s blood tested first but Dr. Dan says that it is dangerous. The treatment is risky and has never been tried on babies. Michelle says that they will test Hugo’s blood first and the baby later. Dr. Dan says that they will need the mother’s permission to test the baby. Hugo says that he will speak to Soledad. For his test, Hugo should come in an hour to Dr. Max’s lab (and bring a referral from his primary care physician, oh sorry, wrong period). Dr. Dan says that Dr. Max is away and they are using his lab. “I’ll be there,” says Hugo. Hugo kisses Michelle’s hand and thanks her.

Lucas, Antonia and Ester put out the fire. Ester says that it was no big deal, it didn’t reach the house. Antonia doesn’t understand how it got started. Lucas says that he saw someone set the garden on fire on purpose and he thinks it might have been a woman. Ester and Antonia think that he is crazy. Why would someone burn a garden? Ester thinks that maybe Lucas wanted to burn the house down.

Eloisa returns to her room in Rebeca’s house and says that the flower has been destroyed. Too bad for Hugo and his little baby. Alcides will pay her well for what she has done. Paquito and Rebeca break in and demand to know where she has been and what she has been up to. Paquito says that he knows she has a deal with Alcides.

Reviewing the documents, Soledad concludes that Alcides was honest. Ursula tells Soledad that if she hadn’t seen the documents, she wouldn’t believe Alcides had done it. Soledad says that she only needs the annulment of the church wedding and she will be free. Ursula asks if she believes that he has changed. Soledad says that a man who was capable of burying his brother alive doesn’t change overnight. What are you going to do? Ask Ursula. Instead of replying, Soledad says, “If only he hadn’t hurt me with that plan of vengeance. It could have been so different. We were so happy when we were together and Aurora is the product of that love and now there is nothing left of it. Ursula tells Soledad that time heals all wounds. Give her heart some time. When the wounds are healed, she can find happiness again. Soledad says that she believes that it’s too late. Ursula says that it isn’t too late. If later Hugo … Soledad says not to mention Hugo to her. Doesn’t she realize that she still loves him.

Sobbing, Boris tells Marina that what happened was an unfortunate accident. He understands her fury and pain because he is suffering inside as well. He says he is very sorry. Hugo appears in the doorway. He knocks and comes in. He kneels by Boris and says that he wants her to know that she has all his support. He wants her to know how sorry he is for what happened. She tells him to get out. Hugo starts to get up and Marina says, “Have you ever had a child taken from your body? No, right? You can’t know how I feel because that is what happened to me. I lost my baby. You killed it.” Hugo says that she is confused. He tried to stop her from falling. “You pushed me down the stairs because you thought I had robbed the investor’s money,” says Marina. Boris tells her not to say that. It was his fault. He thought… Marina interrupts, “You don’t think” she says sarcastically, “You’ve spent your whole life obeying your lord and master like a faithful dog. Get out, both of you. Leave me alone.” Hugo helps Boris up and they back away from her and you can see they are both thinking, ‘guys don’t really belong here.’

Ester continues to accuse Lucas of wanting to destroy the house because of the whole Jeremias, father of Soledad thing. Lucas says she is crazy. Antonia tells Ester that she knows perfectly well that Lucas didn’t burn the garden. Antonia says that she told Ester the secret of the flower. Someone wanted to harm Soledad and they succeeded.

Eloisa denies that she has a deal with Alcides. The argument deteriorates into fighting and Eloisa tries to bite Paquito’s ear off. Eloisa decides that she needs to leave Rebeca’s house.

Lucas can’t believe that anyone would destroy a flower garden on purpose. Antonia tells him that Dr. Dan told her that the flower might cure Soledad’s baby of catalepsy. Soledad overhears this and wants to know what she is talking about. They explain it again. Soledad remembers that Enrico told her to take care of the flower because it would save someone’s life. She wants to know where this Dr. Dan is. Antonia says that he is at Dr. Max’s. They all run off and leave Ester behind.

Hugo tells Boris that he doesn’t have words to express what he feels for what happened to Marina. “Believe me,” he says, “I understand your pain.” Boris says that he knows he did everything possible. His wife is young and his sure that she can have more children. Boris points out that it is almost noon. What is Hugo going to do when Arturo and the investors return for their money? Hugo says that he doesn’t know. He doesn’t have that much cash. He doesn’t know what to do.

Arturo, the investors and Los Burque are hanging around at the mine waiting for the time to pass before they go demand the money from Hugo. Manrique says that if there is gold in the mine, there’s no fraud. Guillermo suggests they ask the guy who is in the mine right now. The guy comes out and it turns out he is a mining engineer hired by someone he’s never met to check out the mine. He says that there is no gold in the mine. Arturo says that now they have proof that Hugo defrauded them. It’s time for Hugo to pay for what he had done.

Alcides returns home to find Eloisa there. He says that they aren’t supposed to be seen together. She reassures him that no one followed her. She has come to share her good deeds for the day. Alcides says that everyone was impressed by the slaps she gave him in front of Soledad. “No one can deny that I am a great actress.” She repeats one of her insults but Alcides is not amused since she says exactly what Beatriz would scream at him. She tells him about burning the orchid garden and said that she wants to be paid.

Michelle flashes back to Hugo kissing her hand. She sighs. Dr. Dan says that they say a sigh is air that you lack or someone you miss. He bets he knows who she is missing. She agrees that Hugo seems like a good guy. She notes how he treated his employee whose wife had lost her baby. She can’t understand how he could hurt Soledad so much. Andres comes in and says that they are ready to test Hugo’s blood. Soledad, Antonia and Lucas hurtle in. Dr. Dan introduces himself and Michelle. Michelle says that after what happened at the fiesta, she is an admirer of Soledad. Soledad is very courageous. Soledad says that her aunt told her the flower that was in her garden is the cure for catalepsy. She needs to know if that is true. Michelle asks why she used the past tense in speaking about the flower. Soledad tells them that the flowers got burnt up. There isn’t a single living flower. She asks if there is hope for her daughter.

Arturo and he investors are banging on the door of Hugo’s house (why don’t they just walk in like everyone else?) Boris says it is dangerous to open the door but Hugo says that he has to show his face. He opens the door. Arturo says that it’s noon. Time’s up. Hugo says that he needs more time. Inspector Duarte arrests him for fraud. Hugo orders Boris to stay with Marina. She needs him. He is handcuffed and led away. Arturo says that he hopes he will rot in jail. Boris says to himself that if Hugo is locked up, he will get a catalepsy attack and die. Marina overhears with satisfaction.

Eloisa says the old Alcides would have rejoiced in what she told him. (Eloisa is probably the only person in San Marino who wants the old Alcides back). She says the without the flower, Hugo can’t be cured and he will can’t interfere with Alcides’ plans. Alcides tells her not to do anything without telling him. She did a dumb thing by burning the flowers. Eloisa doesn’t understand what the problem is. If Alcides wants Soledad, he needs to get Hugo out of way. Alcides says he wants Soledad but he wants to do it fairly. The flower is important to Soledad because it could help Hugo and her baby. If she suspects that he had anything to do with destroying it, she won’t forgive him. Moving towards Alcides from behind, Eloisa says that she realizes she made a mistake. From now on, she will consult him before doing anything. She reaches under his coat and strokes his leg. (I don’t know if she wants sex or is just looking for more money.) Alcides turns around and coldly tells her that from now on, they will communicate by letter (good idea – leave a written record of what you are doing). They can’t risk being seen together. Eloisa asks who will be the messenger. Alcides replies that she’ll know when she sees him. He pushes her firmly away from him.

Soledad tells Dr. Dan and Michelle that the flowers were burned on purpose. Lucas corroborates by saying that he saw someone running away. Soledad says that whoever did it must know about the healing power of the flower. Michelle sends Andres out into town to investigate. Dr. Dan says first his father was murdered and now this. He jumps to the astonishing conclusion that someone wants to prevent a cure for catalepsy being found. Soledad asks Dr. Dan if there is any other cure for catalepsy and he has to say that unfortunately, there isn’t. One again he explains that it is flower + blood with stuff = cure. Dr. Dan mentions Hugo and Soledad is surprised to hear that he knows about this. (Hugo has catalepsy, too, Soledad). Michelle says that Hugo’s first thought was to help her baby.

Arturo and the judge lock Hugo up in a cell. He tries to tell them that he can’t tolerate being in confined spaces. No one appears to listen. He asks the judge to let Boris bail him out. “No bail,” say the judge, “this is a serious offence.” With a parting, “I hope you rot in here” from Arturo, they leave. Hugo sighs, looks around uneasily and says, “This horrible place is colder than ever.” He tells himself that he has to think about Soledad and his daughter. He can’t suffer a catalepsy attack now.

Los Burque don’t know what to do. They have no money, the job in the gold mine is over, Alcides hates them, Hugo is in prison and Dr. Max has left town. They are all alone.

Andres is at the police station. He asks Hercu-less what is going on. Herc tells him that Hugo has been arrested for defrauding the investors in the gold mine. Hugo passes out in his cell. He says that he can’t give up; he has to fight the catalepsy. I guess he loses the fight because he whispers in his mind, “I’m going to die. I’m going to die.”

Michelle tells Soledad that when she read about her daughter’s illness in the paper, she dropped everything to come to San Marino. Michelle and Dr. Dan are here in San Marino to help her daughter. Soledad thanks her. Soledad muses about how strange it is that the flower was in her garden all the time. She hopes that her daughter’s blood has the right stuff to cure her. Michelle asks where got the flowers. Soledad says that her friend Enrico gave them to her. They should find him and see about getting more. Soledad realizes that she hasn’t seen Enrico around lately. Michelle tells Soledad that she should try and prevent her daughter from getting in situations where she is upset. That could provoke an attack. (How can you keep a baby from being upset?) Soledad responds that the baby had an attack once and Hugo saved her. Michelle says to Soledad that she has reason to be grateful to Hugo in spite of all the harm he did to her. She says that she thinks Soledad still loves Hugo. Soledad says she prefers not to talk about that and after what happened, there isn’t any point.

Back in his cell, Hugo has flashbacks to various bad things that happened to him. He tries to fight the attack for Soledad and his daughter.

Andres comes back to report that Hugo has been arrested and there’s a lynch mob at the police station. Soledad says that Hugo can’t tolerate being locked up. When he was in jail before, he got very ill. Dr. Dan says that if they wait too long, he could die. Soledad says that they have to help Hugo. Michelle says that her team could get Hugo out but they need some place to hide him where no one would look. Soledad raises her hand, “He can come to my house,” she says. Lucas and Antonia think that is a terrible idea but Soledad says that he is the father of her daughter. Are they going to tell Aurora that they stood around and did nothing? Michelle tells Andres to break out the swords (uh, the police have guns) and Dr. Dan has his Indiana Jones whip. Soledad tells Lucas to go home and get things ready there. (I can just see him telling Ester that Hugo, always one of her favorites, is coming to hide at their house as a fugitive from justice.)

Boris is in Hugo’s cell. He says that Hugo is very cold and is barely breathing. He says that Hugo is about to have a cataleptic episode. He has to get him out of the prison or me might die. We hear Hugo’s mental voice whispering, “I’m dying. Get me out of here.” Boris tries to tell the guard that Hugo is having a catalepsy attack but he doesn’t care. He says Boris’ visit is over and hustles him out. Boris goes back to the station where Arturo and the other investors are milling around. Arturo asks why Boris, Hugo’s known accomplice, isn’t in jail. At this moment, Team Michelle comes in. Boris tells Soledad that Hugo is in bad shape. Boris is called away so he doesn’t get to hear the plan. Soledad will create a diversion so that Michelle, Dr. Dan and Andres can get into the cell block. They’ll get Hugo out the back door.

Eloisa is visiting Marina. Marina says that Boris is off getting Hugo out of jail. Eloisa says that Hugo ought to be in jail for what he did to Marina. Marina says that she fell. Hugo didn’t push her. Eloisa asks her to think a little more about that. She is sure that in a fit of rage, Hugo pushed her down the stairs to kill her and her baby. Since Marina is still weak, Eloisa will send Inspector Duarte to see her. (Once again, Eloisa is using her initiative without consulting Alcides.)

Soledad starts haranguing the crowd about how justice needs to be done after Hugo deceived all the investors. It’s not terribly clear how this makes it possible for Team Michelle to enter the cell block but they do so using ropes. Soledad takes a short break from her harangue to ask God not to let Hugo die. Boris, who is not in on the plan, concludes that Soledad really hates Hugo. Soledad is on her way out of the room when she runs into Alcides. He says that he heard what she said and it left no doubt in his mind that Soledad hates Hugo for what the did to her. Team Michelle, with fencing masks on except for Dr. Dan who has a bandido mask, get into the cell block. Dr. Dan shoots off the lock of Hugo’s cell. Michelle says Hugo is very cold. Dr. Dan hopes it is not too late. Dr. Dan uses his whip to knock the guns out of the hands of the stupid guards who don’t fire and Michelle and Andres incapacitate them with swords and fists. Dr. Dan grabs Hugo who probably weighs more than he does.

Soledad tells Alcides that she has to leave. He tells her that he came to get his brother released. “Even though Hugo doesn’t deserve it,” says Alcides, “I’ll make them release him.” Soledad says, “Fine, do whatever you want. I don’t care.” She leaves and Arturo tells Alcides that his brother isn’t getting out of jail until he pays for his fraud.

Soledad runs out to where Team Michelle have Hugo. She asks how he is. Dr. Dan says that it is bad. They’re losing him. Michelle asks Soledad to speak to Hugo. She begs him to wake up for their daughter, for their love. Please don’t die.

Inspector Duarte comes to see Marina. She says that she wants to accuse Hugo of attempted murder. Because of him, she lost her baby.

At Rebeca’s house, Paquito comes to see Eloisa. He asks if she is still mad. The bite she gave him still hurts. She ignores him. He persists. Finally, she says that she wants him go away and leave her alone. “That’s going to be hard,” says Paquito, “We are more connected than ever.” He hands her a note from Alcides. “You are Alcides’ messenger?” she says.

Soledad tells Hugo that he himself told her that love can conquer anything. She begs him to wake up. Dr. Dan says that it’s too late. Michelle says that she knows he can still hear them. He knows that there is nothing they can do. She experienced this. Dr. Dan says that Hugo is not breathing and his heart has completely stopped.

Crying, Soledad says, “Please, Hugo, don’t go. I love you, Please don’t go.” “Wait a minute,” says Dr. Dan producing a syringe, “I have some of the flower extract I made this morning.”

“Give it to him!” says Soledad. Dr. Dan says that if Hugo doesn’t have the blood stuff this will finish him off.” Michelle says, “You yourself said that he was already dead.” Soledad grabs the syringe and says, Hugo is not going to die,” and injects its contents into his chest. The credits roll.

I guess they needed some drama and now that so many people know Hugo has catalepsy, he’s not going to be buried alive again but they just made catalepsy go from a disease that makes you appear to be dead when you aren’t to one that kills you. Hugo has had many catalepsy attacks before; he appears to be dead and eventually he wakes up. Having an attack doesn’t kill him. Why is he in danger of dying now? It doesn’t make any sense. We recall that when Michelle got her shot from Old Dr. Chirac, she lost her memory and ran off into the woods. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen to Hugo. The fact that Los Burque are at loose ends is suggestive that they may end up taking care of Hugo. Maybe they can hide at Enrico old place?

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/12 La Traición from CarayCaray blogAuthor: JeanB (---) Date: 05-13-08 05:06 PDT

Hugo is cured but Soledad is betrayed by a kiss

Soledad gives Hugo the injection. There’s some tension. Hugo takes a breath. More tension and tears. Dr. Dan takes off his stethoscope like it’s all over and then Hugo opens his eyes. Happiness.

Arturo tells Alcides that Hugo can’t be released unless he pays back all the investors. Alcides replies that he promised Soledad to get his brother out of prison and that’s what he’s going to do. He pushes Arturo aside and walks away.

Eloisa can’t believe that Paquito is Alcides’ messenger. He teases her with the envelope. She finally grabs it and, of course, it’s blank. He trapped her. She is furious. He takes her by the neck and demands to know everything she does about Alcides.

The prosecutor comes to see Marina. He says that Inspector Duarte told him that Marina is accusing Hugo of murder. Marina says that is so. Hugo accused her of robbery, flew into a rage and pushed her down the stairs, killing her baby. The prosecutor says that is a serious charge, which could result in Hugo going to the gallows. “Let justice be done,” says Marina, “He has to pay for what he did to me and my child.”

Hugo’s eyes are open but he isn’t moving. Soledad asks what is going on. Michelle says that this used to happen to her. He’s in shock. Dr. Dan says that his vital signs are coming back. Hugo must have the good blood stuff. That means he is not only saved but he’s cured as well. Soledad and Michelle are ecstatic.

Paquito demands to know what is going on with Eloisa. They are partners. He pulls Eloisa’s hair until she agrees to speak. She admits that she deceived him. She met Alcides alone. Eloisa tells him that Alcides wants her help to win Soledad’s heart. Paquito is scornful. “Why would you want to play cupid for them?” he asks. “For money, of course,” Eloisa responds. Rebeca is listening outside the door. “So Alcides really does have money, then,” says Paquito. “So it would seem,” says Eloisa. Paquito is all sweetness now. He says that if Alcides is the goose that laid the golden eggs, they should rob some of those eggs. Eloisa asks if he means that they should betray Alcides. Paquito says that no one can earn such a large fortune in a year. Alcides must have stolen the money. He tells Eloisa to gain Alcides’ trust and maybe they can find out where the money is. Eloisa flashes back to having sex with Alcides on the bed of money. She tells Paquito that she doesn’t know where Alcides keeps all his money but there is a lot of money in the cabaña. At this moment, Rebeca bursts in suggesting that maybe Alcides found Jeremias’ treasure.

Alcides and Arturo find that Hugo has escaped. “Someone helped Hugo escape,” says Alcides. Arturo reports that the police say that three masked people helped Hugo escape. Alcides wonders who would want to help his brother. Arturo thinks the answer is obvious – Alcides. He promised Soledad to help Hugo. Alcides tells him not to be an idiot. If he hired men to get Hugo out of prison, he wouldn’t be here now. Arturo suggests that it would be the perfect plan. He would be here pretending to be concerned about his brother while his men got Hugo out. Alcides looks at Arturo with contempt, “You are the same idiot you’ve always been,” he says. Arturo leaves saying that the investors won’t be happy when he tells them that Alcides got Hugo out of jail. Alcides pulls Hercu-less back and tells him to come to his cabaña in he woods that afternoon. Herc asks what for. Alcides says that he has a business proposition for him and not to mention it to Arturo.

Outside the Obragon house with Hugo, Dr. Dan says that it’s too early to celebrate. He has to run some tests to see if Hugo is really cured or it’s only temporary. Soledad is sure that he is cured. Her heart tells her so. Antonia, Ester and Lucas come out of the house. Antonia says that they were very worried and are happy to see Soledad safe and sound. Lucas says that he hasn’t seen anyone around. Ester is not happy at the idea of having Hugo in her house after all he’s done but Soledad says that he is very ill. They have to help him. Dr. Dan carries Hugo inside.

The prosecutor has taken Marina’s statement. She signs it and asks what happens next. The prosecutor says that he will give the case to the judge. He asks if there were witnesses. “Yes,” says Marina, “My husband, Boris Monsalve.” The prosecutor says that will be helpful at the trial. He leaves. Marina says to herself that Boris will never testify on her behalf. She needs to ask advice from Eloisa.

Dr. Dan has Hugo’s blood sample and he’s off to the lab to analyze it. Soledad says once again that she is sure that Hugo is cured. Hugo opens his eyes. Soledad asks if he can hear her. He says, “I love you. I love you.” Michelle says that Hugo will be better but now he has to rest. Soledad tells him to fight for his life. Michelle leaves the room sadly. Hugo is asleep. Soledad asks, “Why did you have to hurt me so much? Why?”

Arturo tells the investors that Hugo has escaped from prison. They want to know who could have done it. Arturo says that he overheard Alcides promising Soledad to help Hugo – he must have done it. Alcides responds that he is a lawyer. He wouldn’t use illegal means (no comment there on Alcides in particular or lawyers in general). He only came to bail his brother out of prison. Boris is in the crowd and he starts to edge away towards the door. Alcides say that he lives in the cabaña in the forest. Anyone is welcome to go there and verify that he doesn’t have Hugo. Arturo then suggests that Boris must know something but by this time Boris has disappeared. The mob goes after him.

Eloisa pooh pooh’s Rebeca’s suggestion. She says that Jeremias’ treasure doesn’t exist; it’s just a legend. Rebeca says that it does exist and maybe Alcides found it. Paquito says it might be true. Everyone knows Alcides didn’t have a dime (literally, he was ‘muerto de hambre’ – dying of hunger) and money doesn’t grow on trees (literally, ‘el oro no cae del cielo’ - it doesn’t fall from the sky). Paquito says that it is her turn to help them. Eloisa refuses. If Alcides found out, he might cut her head off.

Ester thinks that Soledad is crazy to bring Hugo to her house. If people find out he is there, they might be killed. She says someone already tried to burn down the house. Lucas tells Michelle that she is referring to the flowerbed fire. Lucas says that they should respect Soledad’s decision. Antonia is also anti Hugo staying. Soledad comes out of Hugo’s room. Michelle asks how he is doing. Soledad says that he is sleeping. Michelle says that he is still in a trancelike state and it will take several days for him to recover. Ester repeats that she doesn’t want Hugo in her house. Lucas replies that he is defending Soledad. Period. Ester leaves in a huff. Michelle asks Soledad if she can check on Hugo and Soledad agrees saying that she is going to see her baby.

At the lab, Dr. Dan does his tests and finds that Hugo has the good blood stuff. He is cured of catalepsy. He hears a noise, whips out his gun and there is Dr. Max.

Boris runs into the Hacienda looking for Hugo. Marina doesn’t know where he is. Boris tells her to pack up some stuff quickly. They have to flee. He is being accused of helping Hugo escape from prison but he wasn’t involved. At that moment, the windows shatter as people outside throw rocks. Boris and Marina hit the deck.

Michelle comes into Hugo’s room. She says to herself that he is an interesting man, very handsome but she has come late to the story. What a shame. Suffering from catalepsy, he must have had a life similar to hers. She sits by his bed and touches his band. He closes it over hers. She leans over him to check his breathing, I guess. Michelle moves into kissing position and Hugo says, “I love you Soledad,” and kisses her. She pulls away reluctantly. Hugo continues to call her Soledad. “I’m not Soledad,” she says, crying, “I’m Michelle.” Hugo is smiling in his sleep and Michelle keeps touching her lips as she leaves the room.

Dr. Dan says that he didn’t expect Dr. Max to return so soon. Dr. Max says that he came back because he has important news for someone but it’s a private matter. Dr. Max asks if Dr. Dan said something about a cure for catalepsy? Dr. Dan says that it is private research, a professional secret. Dr. Max asks if Dr. Dan won’t share the secret with him, a professional colleague who lent him his lab. “Sorry,” says Dr. Dan. Dr. Max tells him to get out and never come back. Dr. Dan thanks him for the use of his lab and leaves.

The mob is attacking the Hacienda. Boris wants to try and leave by the back door. (They should go for the secret passage.) Marina says that she isn’t going anywhere. She isn’t Hugo’s accomplice. Hugo is going to be hanged. Boris asks what she is talking about and she says that she has accused Hugo of murdering her child. The mob breaks in. Arturo finds Boris and Marina. Marina says that she doesn’t have anything to do with Boris. Arturo accuses Boris of springing Hugo of prison. He says that they will search the place and find him. Arturo knocks Boris down. The mob starts to loot the Hacienda. Boris is helpless. Good old Marina tells him “I told you so.” Arturo wonders where Hercules is.

Hercules is riding up to Alcides’ cabaña. He stops by a pond and sees a naked woman swimming and starts to take his own clothes off.

Soledad inspects the barbecued flowers with Ursula and the baby. She says that they have to get more of the plants. They have to find Enrico. Up comes Michelle. Soledad asks how Hugo is doing. In a rather agitated manner, Michelle reports that Hugo is fine, still sleeping, pulse and respiration normal. (I guess it’s hard to act normal after being kissed by Hugo.) Soledad asks if she is all right. Ursula takes the baby inside. Michelle says that when she thought Hugo was dying, Soledad said that she loved him. Soledad replies that she said what she did because she was afraid he would die. Soledad says that Hugo is the only man she has loved in her whole life. Sometimes she thinks that she loved him more than she loves herself but he destroyed all her feelings for him. Michelle asks if there is a possibility that Soledad could forgive him. “With so much love between you, wouldn’t it be worth it to start over?” she says. “Between Hugo and me, absolutely nothing can exist,” responds Soledad, “absolutely nothing.” Michelle flashes back to Hugo’s kiss and thinks that if Soledad doesn’t want him, maybe she has a chance. Soledad asks Michelle about her love life. She says that she has never fallen in love because of her disease but now she would like to find someone she can truly love.

Marina has told Arturo about her declaration against Hugo. Arturo sends Boris away and demands that Marina tell him where Hugo is. Marina says that she doesn’t know but Hugo was going to be examined in Dr. Max’s lab.

The naked woman is Margot. She asks Hercu-less what he is doing there and he say he has an appointment but it can wait. They have pond sex and afterwards Hercu-less says it was special. He says that they will meet every day at this place.

Soledad and Michelle have a girl chat. Michelle asks what Soledad hated most about Hugo’s betrayal. Soledad says it was living with fear. All this time he made her suffer and he didn’t care. Michelle is surprised that Soledad was afraid of her husband. Soledad says that she didn’t know Alcides. He was a very violent person. “You never realized it was Hugo all that time?” says Michelle. Soledad replies that sometimes she suspected it. Soledad goes on, “Hugo enjoyed watching me suffer. For example, he saw me mourn his supposed death, when I nearly died of grief, the discovery of my daughter’s illness and he wasn’t capable of opening his mouth to tell me the truth.” Michelle advises her to leave the past behind. “On the contrary,” says Soledad, “I think remembering the past is good for me.” Michelle asks if Soledad thinks that Hugo is a bad person. Soledad says that she doesn’t know what to say. She has loved Hugo since she was a child. When they started their relationship, she loved him more than herself but he destroyed it all. It is like breaking a fine piece of porcelain. You can glue all the pieces together but it isn’t the same. Her heart is that broken piece of porcelain. Up gallops Dr. Dan with the good news that Hugo is cured.

Arturo comes to Dr. Max's looking for Hugo. Dr. Max says that just got back into town. Arturo should be looking for Dr. Dan. He hasn’t seen Hugo since the day of the fiesta. Arturo is about to leave when Dr. Max says that Arturo’s sister, Beatriz, is missing because she is dead and Dr. Max knows who killed her. Arturo is impactado.

At the cabaña, Alcides says that Vlad not only told him where to find the treasure, he taught him to meditate. Flashback to Vlad and Alcides meditating. Alcides has a piece of paper (instructions for meditating?). He assumes a meditation pose and it turns out he’s not looking for inner peace, he’s psychically looking for Hugo. He meditates up a flashback to Soledad’s too casual response to his statement that he was at the police station to free Hugo and concludes it was a trap. Hugo is at Soledad’s house. He’s off.

Dr. Max tells Arturo that he saw his sister’s body in the hospital morgue in Alcala. She had been burned alive. A nurse told him what had happened. And the culprit is: Alcides! Arturo is impactado again!! (Unless Beatriz lived after the fire, there is no way that anyone at the hospital could have figured out that Alcides was responsible for Beatriz’ death. Sloppy writing or is Dr. Max playing a double game?)

Eloisa has snuck into Alcides’ cabaña to look for money but Paquito is right behind her. He says that he and she will discover where Alcides got his money. Paquito is ransacking the place and Eloisa is begging him to put everything back where he found it. Eloisa is terrified that Alcides will find out they were there. Eloisa finds the piece of paper that Alcides was using to meditate. It wasn’t meditation instructions, it’s Vlad’s wanted poster. Paquito rummages through his brain and recalls that Vlad was an architect. He wrote some articles about him.

Soledad tearfully tells Hugo that he is cured of catalepsy. He just looks at her with dog eyes and doesn’t say anything.

Two men hurtle towards each other on horseback in the woods. It’s Alcides and Arturo. They meet. Alcides asks if Arturo found out where Hugo is. Arturo says no but he found out that Alcides killed his sister. They fight. Arturo gets a few blows in like he was fighting with the old Alcides. Then Alcides takes off his coat and dispatches Arturo in a few seconds. Alcides has found another handy cabana with manacles. Arturo wakes up to find himself chained up. Alcides asks him who told him that he had killed Beatriz. Arturo says that doesn’t matter. Is it true? Alcides flashes back to Beatriz stabbing him and him cutting her throat. He tells Arturo that Beatriz held him against his will, tortured him for weeks at a time, injected him with drugs that almost paralyzed his legs. “Liar!” shouts Arturo.

Alcides tells Arturo that Beatriz was a killer. She killed several people. He shows Arturo his scar and says that Beatriz stabbed him without mercy and almost killed him. Arturo isn’t buying. He says that everyone in San Marino knows that he is a killer that he let his brother be buried alive. “And you’re a saint,” replies Alcides, “Saint Arthur.” Arturo says that when he gets out of this, everyone will know what Alcides did to his sister. Alcides is as miserable as his brother Hugo. Alcides says that he came back to get back the woman he loves and he isn’t going to let Arturo mess that up. He offers Arturo all the money he wants for his silence. In a somewhat surprising display of affection for the sister that he told his mother was a ‘loca,’ Arturo spits at Alcides and rejects his offer. Alcides says that if Arturo won’t accept his offer, he will have to do this. “Do what?” asks Arturo. “You’re sitting on gunpowder,” says Alcides. Arturo stands up. The cabaña is filled with barrels of gunpowder. Alcides tells Arturo that he wishes he didn’t have to do this. Arturo can still accept his offer of silence in exchange for money. Arturo refuses (suddenly he a martyr? Why doesn’t he just lie? He could get money and betray Alcides.) Alcides lights a fuse and leaves. Arturo calls him a damned murderer and desperately tries to blow out the fuse.

Michelle tells Dr. Dan about Hugo’s kiss. Dr. Dan is outraged. “The man is shameless. How dare he kiss you in Soledad’s house.” Michelle explains how the kiss happened. Dr. Dan concludes from Michelle’s dreamy expression that she liked the kiss. Michelle says that it shook her up. She says that it was a strange moment. She felt horrible. Hugo’s heart belongs to Soledad. Dr. Dan asks if Michelle thinks Soledad still loves him. “Of course,” replies Michelle, “didn’t you see how she was when she thought Hugo had died? But Hugo told me a while ago that he wasn’t strong enough to get her love back because of the bad things that had happened between them.” Dr. Dan smiles and says, “Then, there is a tiny possibility.” “For what?” asks Michelle, “I don’t want to cause any harm.”

“We both have the same problem, Michelle,” says Dr. Dan.

“What?” says Michelle.

“I’m falling in love with Soledad,” replies Dr. Dan.

Back with Hugo, Soledad says that she isn’t sure that he understood her. He is cured. Hugo says that he needs her to repeat that. “What,” says Soledad, “that you are cured?”

“No,” says Hugo, “the kiss you gave me before you left the room before. Give me another kiss. Let me taste your lips once more. Give me another kiss.” Soledad is impactada (couldn’t she just conclude that he was dreaming?). The credits roll.

Telenovela-World: RECAP EPISODE 05.12.08. Author: jjablan (---) Date: 05-13-08 10:01 PDT

*** Soledad :Hugo are you OK ? Honey ....What is going on ..DR. please tell me , He cant die ,Please.{She cry ,

but Hugo open his eyes }..You are alive,honey..

*** Arturo said to Alcides that he cant take his brother from there because he swindled them,He will stay in jail..

Alcides : I promise Soledad that i will free my brother and i will do that.

Boris hope that Alcides will free his Boss very soon...

*** Francisco said Eloisa that Alcides sent her a message...She ask him if he is his messenger .He has letter in his hand .She ask him if he read that ,he said maybe.. He give her and she opened but that is blank .He said that he knows that she is a liar and she is hiding something very important ,he grabs her by her neck and she said that he is hurting her,he said that he wants to know everything about Alcides..

*** Montenegro hacienda .Prosecutor { I forgot his name } came there because inspector Duarte said that Marina want to file charges against Hugo de Medina .

Marina : That is right ,he is a murderer ,he pushed me down the stairs out of rage,and I lost my baby {she lied }

He : if that is true he may be sentenced to death.

She : Let justice be done ,he must pay for what he did to me and my son.

*** Soledad ask why Hugo isn't moving? He came to himself for a few seconds.

Michelle said that he is in shock.Dr.Shirac said that he has same special component in his blood like Michelle ,

Soledad asked if he is cured ..He doesn't know yet...

** Eloisa said that he must let her ,and she will tell him everything.She met up Alcides alone..

*** Alcides saw that Hugo wasn't there ,someone helped him to escape..

*** Daniel said that he must do some tests to be sure he is cured or that it's only temporary .Soledad said that she knows he is cured,her heart tells her that .They decided to take Hugo to Obregon's house. When they came there Lucas ,Fox & Ester came out of the house.Soledad asked her father to help them take him inside.Ester said that she cant belive that he is back after what he did .{ she starts acting like in the begining of the story...with her hate towards Hugo }..

Soledad : Mom ,he is very sick ,Please help us..

Prosecutor has the document ready to sign .He said Marina when she sign that he will give that to Judge Fernandez,He ask her if she has a witness against him.She said ,Yes that it's her husband Boris Monsalve.He said that his statement will be helpful in court.He leaves room .Marina thinks about Boris,she knows that he won't testify in her favor ,she thinks that she needs Ms.Eloisa's advice..

*** Eloisa said that Alcides wants to catch Soledad's heart ,Francisco said that she is lying,she's hiding something ,he asked what Alcides offered her ?She said that it was money what else could it be .Francisco all sudden changed his voice to sweet (because he is all about money) and said that he didn' t hurt her,He has plans how to betray Alcides,,,,

*** Arthuro said that police said that Hugo was rescued by three masked people.He ask who were those people?He said that was him {Alcides }...He leaves him there and went to investor's to say news,but Hercules stay and Alcides said that he like talk to him about some business he want to propose to him. That Arthuro cant find about that.....

*** Francisco said that Alcides stole that money ,She must keep tryin to win his heart ,to earn his trust.Maybe he will tell her ..{ She is imagining that....):she is in bed with Alcides there is a lot of money .}She doesn't know where his treasure is but he has lot money in his cabin {Eloisa that it's Hugo's cabin }.Rebeca is hiding by the door ,she came in and said what if that is Jeremias treasure ? { that was very easy Rebeca to think like that }

***Daniel said he is going to take Hugo's blood sample to the lab and he will check the results....

Two women who are in love with the same man... stay by their love.Soledad said that her heart tell her that he is cured.He said that he love her..Michelle said that he need rest ,he is not well ,but he will be fine.

Soledad ; Dont speak,you must rest Hugo.Fight for your life please.Why did you have hurt me so much?WHY?

*** Arthuro said that they don't know who helped Hugo to escape,Where is Boris?They went to look for him.

*** Soledad leaves room and Michelle stay by Hugo.

***Daniel check Hugo's blood and he saw that blood has that special component .Hugo is cured,He said that loud.In that moment Dr Max came in.He said that he came back to tell someone very important news.He ask him what he said about hugo is cured from catalepsy?Daniel said that is private research and is professional secret.

Max ask him if he is hiding something,he lent him his lab,does he want to share findings ,if not he must leave and never come back...

*** Boris came home.He ask Marina if is Hugo there.She said no,he is not.He said that they must leaves because investor's accusing him for help Hugo get out the jail .In that moment investor's throw rock on window.

*** Michelle :You are very interesting man,you are very handsome,but i came late to this story.What a sheme ..,Hugo with this illness you must have had a life similar to mine.But he don't respond,She came close to his face because she want see if he is breating normal.In that moment he opened his eyes and he think that is Soledad.He said that he loves her and he kiss her.She kiss him to .

She :Forgive me Hugo ,i didn't mean that ..

He : Soledad i love you.

She : I'm not Soledad ,I'm Michelle .{tears fall down her face }She leaves him ,And he is smyling because he think that was Soledad .

*** Arthuro : Open the door right now,or we will tear it down ...

Marina : Boris i'm not going anywhere,i'm not your master accomplice.he is going to be hung.I told police he murdered my child.It's his entire fault.

He :Lets get out of here Marina...In that moment man came in house.Arthuro hit Boris and said that he bailed out Hugo from prison .They will search house and find him. People start take things from there.Arthuro said that he robbed them and all this now belong to them..Arthuro noticed that Hercules wasn't there ...Hercules decides to go

to Alcides. He saw Margot swim in lake.He take off his clothes and came to her.She was scared ,and she ask him what he is doing there.He said that he has meeting but that can wait ,she is so beautiful.

She : You look very handsome ,you have pretty eyes,are your eyes green.They kiss and...........When they finished

He said that he hasn't felt like that for long time.Today was special and he want to see her every day.

*** Soledad & Ursula with Aurora are in garden .Michelle came there.Soledad said that they must find flower and Enrico .Ursula take baby in house ... Two women talk about Hugo .Michelle said that Soledad said to Hugo that she love him .

Soledad: Yes but i feared his death ,that is why i said it.He is the only man i loved .Sometimes i feel that i love him more than myself ,but he has destroyed all my feeling's for him.

Michelle : You haven't thought about forgiving him Soledad ,if there is so much love between you and him...

Soledad : Hugo and I cant be together.There is no way we will be together ..{ Michelle think about that :Maybe that is what i was waiting to hear from her ,if she can't love him i have chance to be with him.}...

Soledad :How is your love life ?

She : I never loved anyone ,because of my disease...

Soledad : But you are cured now.You could fall in love with anyone you want...

She : You are right.Hopefully i will find someone i can truly love,one that i will realy care for...

*** Arthuro: How is interesting ,are you willing to testifiy against your Master .He killed your baby and almost killed you....

Marina :Of course ,i will say that he swendled all of you with the mine ventur and tried to kill me to silence me..

Boris : { He is very hurt when she said that } ..Shut up Marina ! You are selling your soul to the devil .

Arthuro : I will speak to the Judge later ,Take him out this room now ! When they take him out Boris look at Marina .{I think that was the end between them }...

Arthuro :Now when we are alone,i want you to tell me where is Hugo de Medina ?

She : I don't know ,Maybe by Dr Max ,he want make some test .....Arthuro leaves....

*** Michelle :What you hate mostly about Hugo's betrayal?

Soledad : The fact that i lived with fear.All this time he made me belive he is Alcides,he enjoyed my suffering.He didn' care .

Michelle : You feard Alcides your husband ?

She : You didn't know him ,he was very aggressive person...

Michelle :You didn't realize you where with Hugo ?

She :Sometimes i suspected it,he enjoyed waching me suffer,he wasn't capable tell me thruth.

M . :Forgive my intrusion Soledad,leave past behind ,it doesn't make sense ..

S.:When i remember what he did that make me stronger.

M.: Do you think he is a bad man ?

S.: I don't know.I love him since i was a child.I felt i loved him more that myself ,but he destroyed all my feeling for him..It's like when i find broken pieces.You try to glue it back together but that will never be the same like before.My heart is like broken pieces...In that moment Daniel came back with good news.Hugo is cured from Catalepsy....

***Arthuro came to Dr Max house.He ask him where is Hugo?Did you test him ?

Max :I dont know,i just came back to city.Do you mean Dr Shirac ,he was working here?

A.: I must find that DR ...

M.: You sister Beatriz is killed .I was at the Alcala hospital.There i found out about your sister's death...

A.: You are wrong ,she is missing not dead.

M.; Rosaamalia is nurse in that hospital and she told me she attended her ,she told me everything.

A.:Told me Dr everything what you know !

M.: I saw your sister body at the hospital 's mortinary.She was burned alive.

A.: Who was the bastard that did that ?

M.: I will tell you but don't jeopardize me .Alcides de Medina murdered your sister. {Did i miss something ,How Rosaamalia knows about Alcides ?}

*** Alcides look at reward about Vladimir .He talk about him ,and how he helped him to find treasure.,he taught him how to meditate.He start meditate and said:Think Alcides where could be your brother?Where ?He saw Soledad and he knows.That was a tramp.He is in Soledad's house....

*** Eloisa came to cabin.Francisco follows her,because he can't leave her alone.They will discover where Alcides got money ..He start look ,but Eloisa said ,be careful and leave everything where it was .Alcides better not suspect that we where here...

F.:Don't be paranoid Eloisa ...He take book's and revard,wich Alcides put between that book's Eloisa saw.She read that and ask Francisco if he knows who that man is ?Francisco remember him ...{How can Alcides leave that cabin without security ? }....

***Soledad :Hugo listen to me ,you are cured from Catalepsy.Do you understand it ?

*** Arthuro is on his way to find Alcides { alone , I think that is first time that he go fight to somebody alone..}.

Alcides is on his way to find his brother { he think Hugo is in Obregon house }....They ride the horse very fast .In middle of wood they meet .

AL.:Did you find my brother ?

AR.: No . I found the murderer of my sister Beatrice .

They get of horse and Ar. start fight .Looks like Ar.is better than AL.but that was only at begining .Very fast Al.

is finish and he taked Ar.to cabin .He tied Ar. and ask him ;

Al.: Who told you that i killed your sister ?

Ar.:That is not important.I just know true.Do you dare deny it ?

Al.: Beatriz kidnapped me.She tortured me,she druged me for several weeks so much that i was almost paralyzed ,She was an assassin.She killed several people..I will show you something .He opened his shirt and said :Look ,she almost killed me .She stabbed me without mercy.

AR.: Liar...I dont belive you .All people in San Marino knows that you buried your brother alive.You are assissin .

Al.: And you are saint , Saint Arthuro ...

Ar.:When i get out of here everyone will know what you did to my sister.You are shameless as your brother Hugo.

Al.: Listen i came back to get back the woman i love .{ How ,,, you never had her Alcides }..How do you want to stop me from doing that? I will give all the money you want it if you keep quiet .

Ar.: I dont care about your damn money .

AL.:If you don't want take my money i will do that.

Ar.:What ?

Al.: You are sitting on gunpowder .He take strike ...

Ar.:What you are doing AL. ?

Al.:I wish i didn't have to do this,but you leave me no other choice.Accept my money for your silence for exchange for money.{I think that he will accept that but he wasn't} He usted strike and gunpowder burn ..

Ar.: I said No You are asassin,,a damn assissin..

***Daniel and Michelle talk outside Obregon's house.He said to him what happened between her &Hugo { like he is very good frend to her }.He said that wasn't good from him.She said that he kissed her because he thought she is Soledad .That kiss shock her up.She felt horibble ,his heart belong to Sol.,,,Dan. ask her if she think that Sol. still love him? She said : Of course Did you see her how she was when she think he is dead ? Dan.: But he told me that he wasn't strong enough to get her love back.....Mich.: I dont want to hurt anyone .

Dan.: Me neiter ..We both have the same problem Mich.

Mich.: What ?

Dan.: I'm falling in love with Sol.and you with Hugo....{ i think here both of them start to win love that they love }..

***Sol .: i dont know if you understand me Hugo.Dan. said that you are cured from Catalepsy.Do you realize what that means ?

He : I need you to repeat that ...

She : You cured .

He : No,no that .{ I think now he will said that when cure is there Aurora can be cured to but he said } : Repeat what you said before you left room,give me another kiss ,,,let me taste your lips once more .

Sol. look at him like he is crazy .She dont know what he talking about ,what KISS...{{{{ Porr Hugo wasn't recognize that kiss give him Michelle ,,, And now Soledad will think about what he said or she can think that was only his DREAM ...}}}}}}}}...

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/13 La Traición from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---)

Date: 05-14-08 05:02 PDT

Arturo escapes singlehandedly from the gunpowder hut; Michelle, Dr. Dan, Hugo & Soledad talk about love

Hugo begs Soledad to kiss him again. She says that he knows that their relationship is over. “If you did it a minute ago, why can’t you do it again?” asks Hugo, “Give me a kiss.”

”You say that I kissed you?” asks Soledad

“Do it again,” says Hugo, “Give me a kiss.”

Michelle tells Dr. Dan that she can still feel Hugo’s kiss on her lips. It was sweet and pleasant but it was a stolen kiss. It wasn’t for her. And now Dr. Dan tells her that he is in love with Soledad. “I think we’re in serious trouble” she says and he laughs in agreement. Dr. Dan asks what Michelle would risk for love, what would she sacrifice? Michelle says that she would do crazy things, jump in an abyss, fly without wings. She doesn’t know what she would do. He asks why she is single and she says she didn’t want to marry someone who would soon become a widower or pass the disease to her children. But now’s she cured and healthy (unless that flower is mighty powerful, it didn’t change your genes), she wants to fight for the man of her dreams. Dr. Dan says that every word she says resonates with Hugo, Hugo, Hugo. She doesn’t deny it. Hugo has shaken her soul. Then Michelle asks Dr. Dan what he would do to win Soledad.

Arturo is trying to put out the fuse or break the chain. He yells, “Murderer!” Walking away, Alcides hears the cry. He says that he had no choice. It was Arturo or him. Arturo finds a hatchet. He tries to break the chain with it. It doesn’t work. Then he uses it to get free of the chain in a different way. Alcides hears him scream. Seconds later the cabaña explodes. Alcides rides away. Arturo rolls down the hill dripping blood.

Eloisa wants to know who is this Vladimir Cuencas. Paquito says that he is an architect. Paquito met him at a party. He built the police station in San Marino and several houses for Jeremias …” Paquito pauses, “including the Obragon house.”

Hugo says to Soledad that he is in her bedroom, in her house. How did he get here? Soledad says that he had a catalepsy attack in prison. Michelle, Dr. Dan and Andres got Hugo out of prison. “And who else?” asks Hugo.

“And me,” admits Soledad.

“That means you helped me,” says Hugo. Soledad says that he should rest. “You brought me to your house. That means that…”

“It means that you’re the father of my child,” says Soledad, “I don’t know the extent of your memory loss but let me remind you that there is nothing between us. And I didn’t kiss you.” Hugo says that the mine investors will be looking for him everywhere. Soledad assures him that the last place they’ll look is her house. Hugo asks if she’s heard from Boris.

Flash to Boris being put in jail. He hopes that whoever got Hugo out of jail took him to a safe place and that he’s still alive. Then he asks himself why Marina betrayed him.

At Alcides’ cabaña, Eloisa and Paquito are trying to figure out the significance of the wanted poster. Paquito tells Eloisa to appear to find the poster by chance and then ask Alcides what it means. All of a sudden they hear Hercu-less calling Alcides. Paquito forgot to lock the door when he came in. Eloisa and Paquito hide. Herc comes in still calling for Alcides. He sees the skirt of Eloisa’s gown. He finds Eloisa and stands over her.

More confessions of the wannabee lovers of Hugo and Soledad. Dr. Dan says that he is afraid to go after Soledad. His experiences of love in the past haven’t been very agreeable. He has been married. He married young, his wife wasn’t the best woman in the world. She didn’t want to travel with him. One day he returned earlier than expected and found her with another man. He left and continued with his research. But Dr. Dan says that he would like to settle down and fall in love with a good woman who would make him believe in love again. He is afraid of making another mistake. Michelle asks if he is afraid of making a mistake with Soledad. Dr. Dan say no. He feels like he has known her his whole life. If she gives him the opportunity… Lucas for once has been doing something useful – keeping watch. He tells them that someone is coming. He doesn’t know who but they are coming straight here. Dr. Dan and Michelle go inside the house.

Margot is coming back from her swim in her saloon girl outfit but dreaming of pond love with Hercu-less. She comes back to reality when she finds Arturo sitting by the road nursing his presumably amputated wrist. While she stands there, he passes out.

Soledad tells Hugo not to be upset. It isn’t good for him. Hugo says that the mine investors were very aggressive. If they go to his house and find Boris and Marina, it would be terrible. Soledad says that she will take of that. Michelle comes in and tells Soledad, out of Hugo’s hearing, that Alcides is outside. Soledad leaves and Hugo wants to know what’s going on. Michelle says everything is ok. Soledad goes outside and asks Alcides what he is doing there. He says that he knows she is hiding his brother Hugo inside the house. Soledad plays dumb. She says that Hugo was detained by the police. He can’ t be here. Alcides tells her that Hugo escaped from the prison with the help of others while she, Soledad, created a diversion. Alicides says that he only wants to help Hugo. He asks her to let him talk to Hugo. Soledad continues to deny that she knows where he is. Alcides appears to be on the point of going into the house anyway when Michelle comes out with a basket and says that it is a perfect day for their picnic. Michelle and Alcides exchange looks. Meanwhile Dr. Dan is handing out weapons inside and Antonia has armed herself with a big stick. Ester thinks that they have gone crazy and that there will be bloodshed if Alcides finds out that Hugo is inside.

Margot tries to help Arturo. He tells her to get him a horse and take him to Dr. Max.

Eloisa and Hercu-less ask each other what they are doing in Alcides’ cabaña. Herc says that he has an appointment with Alcides and Eloisa says that she is Alcides’ lover. She starts to strip. That scares off Herc and Paquito moves in to take advantage of the situation.

Michelle introduces herself to Alcides. She says that she knows him. She was at the fiesta he gave for Soledad. She says that she is sure that he and Soledad have a lot to talk about. She will meet Soledad by the river. Soledad says that Alcides was just leaving. Alcides says to Michelle that he hasn’t seen her before in San Marino. He asks what she is doing here and what is her relationship with Soledad. “The only thing you didn’t ask me was my age, sir,” says Michelle, “You should be more courteous with women, especially those you have just met.” Alcides bows in recognition of his rudeness. Soledad says that her father does not want to see Alcides here. Accepting defeat, Alcides leaves saying that he will continue to look for his brother. Soledad says he should do whatever he likes. She doesn’t care.

Hugo wakes up. He gets up unsteadily and sits by Soledad’s dressing table. He fiddles with her hairbrush and jewelry and then rummages in the drawers. He finds the divorce decree and the renunciation of paternity of his daughter. He is happy. Soledad is free.

Soledad and Michelle are being observed by Alcides so they have to go through with their picnic. Michelle tells Soledad to smile and laugh so that Alcides doesn’t believe that she is worried about Hugo. It works. Alcides recalls that the police told him that when Hugo was taken from the prison, he was having a catalepsy attack. If Hugo were really that sick, Soledad wouldn’t be laughing and smiling. She must not know where Hugo is. He rides away. (Don’t you know women can fake it, Alcides?)

Margot brings Arturo to Dr. Max. He asks what happened but Margot doesn’t know. Dr. Max looks at the injury and says that Arturo needs an operation immediately.

Lucas is worried about Alcides being with Soledad and he wants to go out and find her. Dr. Dan says that Michelle is with Soledad and she can protect herself. They have to convince Alcides that Hugo isn’t in the house. Ester says that all this is happening because no one listens to her in this house. It is very dangerous for Hugo to be in the house. Lucas says that he and she have to talk.

Hercules rides away from the cabaña. Paquito helps Eloisa get dressed. If Alcides finds them, they’re dead. Paquito reminds her that she is to find out the relationship between the architect Cuencas and Alcides.

Dr. Dan is telling little Aurora that they have to find out if she has the same substance in her blood that will let her be cured. Hugo comes into the nursery and thanks Dr. Dan for what he did for him. Dr. Dan says that his father created the formula and Soledad was brave enough to inject it into Hugo. “Soledad?” asks Hugo.

“Yes,” says Dr. Dan, “Soledad gave you the injection of the flower extract when we all thought you were dead.” Hugo sits down by the baby and tells her that he found some documents that made him very happy. He is going to talk to the baby’s mother about becoming the baby’s legal father. Dr. Dan asks Hugo to authorize him to take a blood sample from the baby to test for the blood stuff that makes the cure work. “Go ahead,” says Hugo, “I would give my life to cure my daughter.”

Michelle says that she doesn’t see Alcides anywhere but they should continue with the picnic in case he is spying on them. Soledad thanks Michelle for her help. It would have been terrible if Alcides had discovered that Hugo was in her parents’ house. Michelle agrees and says that Alcides is very dangerous. She muses about how different the twin brothers are. Soledad asks Michelle if she kissed Hugo when she was alone with Hugo. She says that Hugo thinks that she, Soledad, kissed him. Soledad says that she didn’t kiss him and the only person who was with him was Michelle. She flashes back to the kiss. Michelle confesses what happened to Soledad. She says that he thought he was kissing Soledad. She was very embarrassed and left the room. She apologizes to Soledad for not telling her before she found out about it. She says it won’t happen again. Soledad asks if Michelle likes Hugo.

Hugo asks Dr. Dan now that he has a blood sample, when can he start treating his daughter. Dr. Dan says that if Dr. Max lets him use his equipment, today. Hugo says that he wants Dr. Dan to know how much he appreciates what he is doing for his daughter. Hugo asks where Soledad is. Dr. Dan says that she will be back in a minute. He apologizes for intruding but he says that Hugo loves Soledad very much. Hugo replies, “You ask if I love her? I would give everything I have and more to go back in time and be happy like we were before.”

“But Soledad is not very happy about everything you did to her,” says Dr. Dan.

”Soledad is a woman of great integrity,” responds Hugo, “She doesn’t want anything to do with me anymore.” Hugo asks Dr. Dan to help him up. He is a little dizzy. Dr. Dan says that he should rest and helps him back to his room.

Michelle is packing up the picnic basket. She says there is no sign of Alcides. They should go back to the house. Soledad asks for an answer to her question. After some hesitation, Michelle says that she likes Hugo a lot.

It surgery time at Dr. Max’s. Margot is assisting in a ridiculous-looking surgical mask. Dr. Max does the operation and Arturo is out of danger and missing one hand. Dr. Max tells Margot he knows who did it.

Alcides comes into the Hacienda. All the furnishings are gone and Marina is sitting on the stairs. He asks what happened. Marina says that the investors in the mine did it. They wanted the money back that Hugo stole from them. She asks if Hugo has been captured. Alcides says that he is still missing. Alcides sees Hugo’s portrait of their father lying on the ground. He flashes back to when he was a child and his mother blamed him for his father’s death and compared him unfavorably with Hugo. Hercu-less comes in and says that he waited for Alcides at the cabaña and then found out he was here. Alcides says he was busy. Herc says that the angry investors are heading for Soledad’s parents’ house to loot it. Alcides and Herc leave.

Ester continues to insist in her tiresome way that she doesn’t want Hugo in her house. Lucas responds that Soledad isn’t a child. She makes her own decisions. Ester says that Soledad is still her daughter and this is Ester’s house. She hates Hugo and is going to give him a piece of her mind. Lucas tries to stop her but she says that she will do what she wants.

Soledad says that she and Hugo made the wrong choice. What they thought was the purest love on earth remains in the past. Michelle says that she feels uncomfortable talking about his with Soledad. She should go home and forget the whole thing. There are lots of men out there. Soledad asks her to listen. She says that it is true that Hugo continues to be in her heart but Michelle might be the person to arrive in their lives to take Hugo out of her heart. Michelle replies that she isn’t the kind of person who comes between two people who love each other. Soledad says that she knows Michelle is a good person. She came to San Marino just to save Soledad’s daughter from her catalepsy. Very few people would do that. Michelle says that she is not asking Soledad to renounce her love for Hugo. Soledad says that already happened when he betrayed her. Michelle replies that she doesn’t know how all this will turn out but she has a lot of respect for Soledad. She is a great woman. Andres appears and says that the investors are coming to Soledad’s house. Soledad jumps up and says that they’ll find Hugo.

Here’s punishment for Hugo. He’s too weak to get up and has to lie there and take abuse from Ester. Hugo asks if Soledad has come back. Ester says that he is as stubborn as always. Hugo says that he doesn’t understand why Ester hates him so much. He never harmed her. (Quite the reverse in fact.) Ester says that she dedicated her life to making her daughter happy and he destroyed her dreams and Ester’s. Hugo replies that he and Soledad were very happy. Lies, says Ester. She accuses Hugo of seducing Soledad, getting her pregnant and not caring about her reputation. Fortunately, at this moment, they hear the sounds of the approaching mob. “What’s that racket,” asks Ester. “They’re coming for me,” responds Hugo. Ester leaves. Hugo tries to get up but he can’t.

Mob leader Manrique demands that Hugo come out of the house. Lucas is holding the mob off at gunpoint. He says if they advance one more step, he’ll shoot. Soledad says that there shouldn’t be any more violence. Soledad tells the mob that they won’t dare come in because her baby is inside. Why do they think Hugo is here? Manrique says they’ve looked everywhere else. He has to be here. Michelle and Andres recognize that the mob is too large to be held off with swords. Manrique tells Soledad that if she has nothing to hide, she should let them in to take a look around.

At Dr. Max’s, Margot asks why Dr. Max won’t tell her who did this to Arturo. Dr. Max says that he doesn’t feel like telling. Arturo can tell her when he wakes up. Margot says that he is lying. Arturo told her he had an accident with some gunpowder. A knock at the door is heard. It’s Dr. Dan.

At Rebeca’s, the treasure-hunting trio compare notes. Eloisa and Paquito tell Rebeca that they found a drawing of an architect in the house. Rebeca has a brain flash. You need a place to store a huge treasure like Jeremias’. An architect could build a hidden vault to store the treasure.

Back the Obragon house, Soledad et al believe the jig is up. They can’t prevent the mob from entering. They all rush off to Soledad’s bedroom to save Hugo. He’s not there. (Nobody looks under the bed though.)

He’s not under the bed, of course. Hugo wakes up in the Treasure R Us room where Alcides has cleverly covered up all the piles of gold bars and caskets of jewels with dust covers. I guess Alcides’ desire to get one up on his brother is stronger than his common sense. He could have blindfolded Hugo or kept him unconscious. Hugo recognizes his brother, “Alcides?” he says. He rubs his eyes so that we can see that his hands are bound,

“Alcides, is that you?”

“Of course, it’s me,” responds Alcides, “and I just saved your life, little brother.”

“What place is this?” asks Hugo, “where have you brought me?” The credits roll.

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/14 La Traición from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-15-08 05:34 PDT

Hugo spends quality time with his brother and Aurora's blood doesn't have the good stuff

Hugo and Alcides in the treasure vault.

H: I feel a little dizzy. What place is this? Where did you bring me?

A: You are safe.

H: I was safe. Now with you, I’m not sure.

Alcides laughs. Don’t be ungrateful, little brother. I saved you from the investors who wanted to lynch you. What did you do that they all want to kill you?

H: Why ask if you already know the answer?

Alcides shrugs. Why do you say that?

H: Because I’m completely sure that you were watching me before your reappearance. You must have had a plan in mind.

A: You had fainted in Soledad’s room and the police told me that you had a catalepsy attack in jail.

H: Alcides, what is this place? Where is Soledad?

Manrique says that this must be the room where Soledad was hiding Hugo. After an awkward pause, Soledad asks the mob to search wherever they like. She doesn’t harbor fugitives. The men start searching. Antonia excuses herself. All of a sudden, Lucas has to assert his manhood. He orders everyone out of the house at gunpoint. Ester has a thought bubble that Hugo was just here. Where could he be? Omar suggests to Manrique that they leave. Antonia comes running in with the news that a judge is outside with a bunch of cops and they want to see Manrique. (I bet Alcides sent Hercu-Less for the police.) Lucas lowers his weapon.

At Rebeca’s, Paquito asks Rebeca and Eloisa to stop speculating and concentrate on what is important – Alcides. Rebeca won’t give up. She says that her husband was very astute. He probably had the perfect place for the treasure built. Paquito is exasperated. He asks what she wants – should they blow up every house to see if they contain this treasure? Eloisa laughs. Paquito tells Eloisa to talk to Alcides and try and get the information he wants. She says that she will try. Rebeca says that they can mock her all they want. She knew her dead husband very well.

At Dr. Max’s, Dr. Dan is knocking and demanding to be let in. Margot tells Dr. Max not to let him in. Arturo doesn’t want anyone to know about his accident. Dr. Max says that if he doesn’t let Dr. Dan in, he’ll break down the door. He tells her not to let him into the consultation room. Dr. Dan comes in and Max says to him that he didn’t want him around any more. Dr. Dan replies that he urgently needs to analyze a blood sample and wants to borrow Dr. Max’s equipment.

Hugo and Alcides:

H: Please answer me. How long has it been since you took me from Soledad’s house?

A: You had fainted when I found you.

H: Are we near her house?

A: (to himself) Not near, little brother. We’re under Soledad’s house! (aloud) Not that near. We’re in the middle of the forest. Well, not in the middle, in a place no one knows.

H: Alcides, why am I tied up? What are you going to do?

A: Don’t be afraid, Hugo. If I wanted to kill you, I would already have done it.

H: Then untie me.

A: I know your pride, Hugo. You’re capable of being an idiot and escaping. Then your friends the investors would string you up. How did you escape from jail? I’m sure Soledad must have told you how and who helped you?

Hugo doesn’t answer.

A: Soledad lied to me. She said she didn’t know where you were. Despite all you’ve done, she still cares about you. You’re one point ahead, brother.

H: No, I’m two points ahead. I saw the divorce papers and I found out that you renounced the paternity of my daughter. Now, she’ll officially be my daughter.

The judge tells Manrique that he has an army of police ready to shoot. Manrique says he’s been told about that but Hugo swindled him. He and his comrades are victims. The judge says that doesn’t give him the right to turn the city into a war zone. The judge goes on to say that they can file a denunciation in his office but let the law deal with Hugo de Medina. Manrique agrees and he and the mob leave. Soledad asks the judge how the charges filed by the investors would effect Hugo. The judge says that he will be charged with fraud. Lucas repeats the word, “Fraud?” The judge replies that an expert has confirmed that there is no gold in that mine. Lucas is impactado. He flashes back to giving all his money to Rebeca to invest in the mine. (Remember, Lucas, Hugo told you he didn’t want your money! You should have listened.) The judge asks the people assembled in Soledad’s house if any of them know where Hugo is hiding. No one answers.

Hugo and Alcides:

A: Hugo, no one forced me to sign those documents. You didn’t win that point. I gave it to you. I already told you that we are going to fight for Soledad’s love in a good, clean war. I released Soledad so she could decide what she wants.

H: (trying a little oneupmanship here.) Soledad kissed me. She kissed me and she helped me escape from the prison. What other proof do you need of her decision?

A: Don’t tempt me. Don’t make me take you back to prison. Unless you want another catalepsy attack.

H: (to himself) He doesn’t know that I am cured. (aloud) I need to get out of here, Alcides. I have to see Soledad. Let me out of here.

A: (he approaches Hugo) Little brother, I need you to be asleep.

He uses the Vulcan nerve pinch and Hugo falls over unconscious.

He says that he will take advantage of the shadows to get Hugo out of the vault. Alcides uncovers some of the treasure, “You are the last person I want to discover my secret.”

Lucas casually asks the judge if the all the investors in the mine lost their money. The judge says yes and advises that anyone who knows where Hugo is should advise him to turn himself in immediately. Michelle asks what if someone paid back the investors’ money? The judge says that would help a lot. Hugo’s servant, Boris would be released immediately. Ursula says, “Boris has been arrested?” (she cares!) Michelle asks what the judge meant by “would help.” Is there something else? The judge tells them about Marina’s attempted murder charge. Everyone is impactados. If Hugo is convicted of that crime, he will hang. Once again the judge urges anyone knowing Hugo’s whereabouts to inform the authorities. The judge leaves. Ursula asks Soledad about the charge. Soledad says it must be a misunderstanding. Michelle says that she was there (that’s not really true). It was an accident. Ester has to say that Hugo is capable of anything. Lucas tells her to shut up. Michelle says that they have to find Hugo. Soledad says they should go before it gets dark. They all go out.

Dr. Max says that he will let Dr. Dan use his equipment on two conditions: that he let Dr. Max see what he is doing and that he finish in half an hour. Dr. Dan accepts and gets to work. Margot asks what if Arturo wakes up. Dr. Max says that he won’t wake up in less than half an hour. He tells her to keep watch by the door. Dr. Max watches Dr. Dan get to work.

Soledad, Michelle, Lucas and Andres are wandering around looking for Hugo. Michelle says that it is as if the earth swallowed him up. Soledad says that Hugo was very weak. He couldn’t have gotten far on his own. Michelle asks what if someone helped him? But who???

Boris is lying down on his jail cell cot. A guard says that he has a visitor. “Marina?” he says hopefully but it’s Ursula. They smile at each other.

Marina has come to see Eloisa. Eloisa advises her to keep lying about her fall. Marina is concerned that Boris will testify that it was an accident. Eloisa assures her that Boris will keep his mouth shut. Hugo and Boris are in big trouble and aren’t in a position to make accusations. Marina, on the other hand, has a powerful ally who will make sure that Hugo ends up on the gallows. Marina asks if the ally is Eloisa but Eloisa says the less she knows the better.

Dr. Max asks Dr. Dan whose blood he is studying. Dr. Dan replies that it is a friend with a bad infection. Dr. Max says that it doesn’t have anything to do with catalepsy, does it? Dr. Dan says of course not. Dr. Max wants to look at the sample. He does and says that the blood is clean, like that of a child, maybe a girl child? Dr. Dan pretends that he is surprised that he can’t find anything in the blood of his friend with the infection.

Soledad and Michelle come back to the house to find Alcides sitting there. Soledad asks what he is doing there. He says that he has brought news about Hugo. Soledad says that the investors were here but she doesn’t know where Hugo is. Michelle says that Alcides is very stubborn. Alcides replies that Michelle is a liar. Hugo was saved from the lynch mob because Alcides took him out of Soledad’s bedroom. Soledad tries to continue with the pretense but Alcides says that he knows that she and Michelle fooled him earlier with their picnic. Soledad gives up the pretense. She steps toward Alcides and asks where he has taken Hugo. Alcides says that is what he likes, “face to face and no lies. I told you that I have changed but you have to believe in me.” Michelle asks where Hugo is. Alcides says that he is in a safe place. He had to be saved from the mob. He tells Soledad that he is doing all this for her to win her heart fair and square. Soledad says that if what he is saying is true, he should tell her where Hugo is.

Hugo wakes up in the Hacienda (where the mob didn’t take his bed, fortunately.) He looks around and wonders what happened. He calls Alcides and then Boris. No answer.

Boris is so happy when Ursula tells him that Hugo is cured of catalepsy. She says that he could hang though if convicted of the charges made by Marina. Boris wonders why Marina is continuing with this. It was an accident. Hugo didn’t push her. Ursula tells Boris how sorry she is that he lost his baby. He is a good man with a heart of gold and doesn’t deserve any of this. Ursula says that she has to go but she will ask Soledad to help get him out of this hell hole. Boris thanks Ursula very sweetly for coming. It meant so much to him. He was so lonely.

At Dr. Max’s, Arturo is waking up. Dr. Dan does not see good things in his microscope. He leaves.

Soledad asks Alcides again where Hugo is. Alcides asks Michelle to leave him alone with Soledad but Soledad refuses. Alcides tells her that he took Hugo to his house. Soledad says that she hopes that is true. Alcides says that from now on he hopes that Soledad will be honest with him. No more lies. He leaves. Soledad says that they have to go get Hugo. He needs them more than ever.

At the Hacienda, Hugo looks at his father’s portrait on the floor and says to himself that this is all his fault. His had his stupid Plan of Vengeance against Soledad and now he is paying for it. He wonders where Boris is. Behind him, Marina says, “Don Hugo.”

Soledad tells Michelle that they have to warn Hugo about what the judge said. She wants Michelle to come with her but she says that only Soledad can do this. Michelle says, “Who are you fooling, Soledad? You still love him. If he needs anyone in this moment, it’s you.” Soledad thanks Michelle and leaves. Alone, Michelle say that Hugo de Medina is not for her. He is yours, Soledad. He’s yours. Andres says that they haven’t found Hugo. He sees that she is crying and asks what is wrong. She says to prepare everything. They are leaving San Marino tomorrow.

Marina tells Hugo that nearly everyone is looking for him. How did he come back without anyone seeing? Hugo looks like he is going to pass out. He says that he can see that the mob was here. Marina says that they were looking for the money that Hugo stole from them in the mine. Hugo reaches out to Marina and asks her to help him. She refuses saying that she no longer works for him. He destroyed her life. Hugo says that she knows that isn’t true. He reaches out for her help again and says that he doesn’t feel well. She does nothing and Hugo falls to the floor. He says that he needs to go to his room. He doesn’t feel well. Marina says, “Boss, Boris isn’t here to help you. He’s in jail. And I don’t care if you die right now.” At this moment, Soledad arrives. She says that she is sorry for what happened to his house. Hugo says that things don’t matter if she is by his side. (Nobody’s concerned about what Marina is going to do?)

Alcides is meeting with Hercu-less (Alcides is eating again!) Herc says that he went to look for Arturo after he met Alcides in Hugo’s house but he couldn’t find him. Alcides says that Herc has a choice. He can work for him or be his enemy. Herc says that he takes orders from Arturo. Alcides says that Arturo is dead.

Arturo has come to. Dr. Max asks how he feels and tells him that his life was saved thanks to Margot. Otherwise he would have bled to death. Arturo flashes back to the gunpowder hut.

Michelle is in her hotel room. She flashes back to kissing Hugo and talking to Soledad. Dr. Dan asks what she is going to do. She replies that she is going to leave San Marino. She doesn’t what to hurt Soledad. Dr. Dan says that she can’t do that especially after the news he has.

Hugo’s back in his bed.

H: I feel a little dizzy. You’re here because you saw my brother Alcides? Did he tell you what he did?

S: Yes, he saved you from the investors. My God. What they did to your house. They’re savages.

H: Soledad, you claim that you don’t care about me. Then, why did you come? Why did you come here? Because you love me? Because you feel the same way I do. Because our lives are joined by love. That’s why you came. Because we can’t live without each other. Because we had a child together and no one can ever change that.

Michelle says that nothing Dr. Dan can tell her will change her mind. Dr. Dan asks why. Michelle says that she is in love with Hugo and she doesn’t want to hurt Soledad. He should have seen Soledad when Hugo disappeared from the house. Dr. Dan is confused. Michelle explains about the mob and what Alcides did to win Soledad’s trust. Then she asks where he has been. Dr. Dan says that Hugo authorized him to take a blood sample from Aurora. He went to Dr. Max’s lab to analyze it. Michelle begs him to tell her that Aurora has the good blood stuff for a cure. Dr. Dan has to report that she doesn’t have it. Aurora can’t be cured of catalepsy. There’s no point in looking for the flower. Since the baby doesn’t have the right blood stuff, she will die if they inject with the flower stuff. Michelle says that this is terrible news. Soledad won’t be able to take it. She asks if he is sure that there is nothing to be done. Dr. Dan says that no one would have liked to give Soledad the good news more than he would that they could save the life of her daughter. Michelle says all the more reason to leave if they can’t save her daughter.

Michelle tells Dr. Dan that she thought Soledad had stopped loving Hugo and was giving her an opportunity but it was a lie. Soledad still loves Hugo. Dr. Dan says no. Soledad told Michelle this because she needs her help to forget Hugo after what he did to her. They have to fight – she for Hugo and he for Soledad. He will devote every second of the rest of his life to finding a cure for Aurora. Dr. Dan says that Michelle is a courageous woman. She shouldn’t give up without a fight for what she wants. He says that when she looks back on this after several years how will she feel about giving up? “Like a coward,” answers Michelle, “who gave up the chance for love with a man who makes her tremble in every corner of her body when she sees him.

S: You and I will always be joined by the daughter we have. That is true but that doesn’t mean…

H: Before leaving your house, I saw the divorce papers from Alcides. I want to recognize Aurora officially as my daughter. Please.

S: Of course, you can do that. Aurora is your daughter. She is the product of the love that once existed between us. A passionate and profound love that we believed could conquer everything.

H: Do you remember the night we escaped from your birthday party? The night we made love for the first time?

S: (flashing back to that night) That was the most marvelous night in my entire life. You know why? Because that was the night our daughter was conceived.

H: Soledad, forgive me.

S: Hugo please, don’t make my suffering any worse.

H: Give me an opportunity to earn your forgiveness. I would give my life, my whole life to go back in time. Forgive me.

S: I’m sorry but I can’t. I can’t love you because my heart doesn’t have love in it anymore.

Alcides says to Hercu-Less that if he works for him, his life will be protected. Alcides asks if Herc agrees to work for him. Herc agrees. Alcides tells him that he wants him to be his ally and messenger. His first job is to find out about a flower called the Orchid Vivantes and the relation between that flower and catalepsy.

Arturo tells Margot that because Hercu-Less was with her in the river (I guess it wasn’t a pond. It looked like a pond, though, no current. If they go back there, I’m still calling it a pond. Pond sex is much better than river sex.) Arturo says to Dr. Max that he supposes that he knows who did this to Arturo. Without thinking whether Arturo wants to tell Margot, Dr. Max pipes right up and says that he feels guilty about telling Arturo that Alcides de Medina murdered his sister. Arturo tells Margot that he saved her life. He thanks her and says that he doesn’t want anyone to know he is alive so he wants to live in her house (presumably while he tries to take revenge on someone as dangerous as Alcides.) Stars in her eyes, Margot says, of course.

Eloisa tells Rebeca that she thinks Alcides will need her very soon. Has Rebeca heard that some men almost looted Soledad’s house? Rebeca hopes with all her heart that they find Hugo and get the investors’ money back. In comes Marina to report that Hugo is at the Hacienda. (Neither Hugo or Soledad were in any condition to stop Marina from leaving the Hacienda but Soledad might have warned Hugo that Marina would likely betray him)

H: Forgive me. You are a great woman. You are familiar with forgiveness. It’s ok. I won’t pressure you. Let time help us.

S: Time won’t help. Time heals a sick heart. But my heart is already dead

H: No, don’t say that.

S: Tell me. How can I forget the hell you put me through when you were pretending to be Alcides? All the harm you did to me?

H: Think of the happy times we had together, Soledad. Think of when we met, when we fell in love.

S: That’s part of my past. How can I forget all the nights I spent in the room next to yours, terrified, thinking that you would come and harm me because I believed that you were Alcides. How could you make me suffer for so long thinking that you were dead and that you had been buried alive?

H: I was selfish.

S: Selfish isn’t the word. You were my torturer. You saw me crying for months for you and it didn’t move you.

H: Forgive me. I beg you. Forgive me. I wanted vengeance. I wanted you to pay for the betrayal for which I believed you were responsible.

S: Hugo, don’t go on.

H: Soledad, now we know it was all a misunderstanding and I’ve been cured. I have a future. Very soon our daughter will be cured. (He kisses her hand.) We can be a family together, happy. Now, nothing can separate us. My future would be meaningless if I didn’t have your love. My life has no meaning if I can’t be with you, Soledad.

He kisses her.

S: This can’t happen.

H: Since you kissed me in your bedroom, I felt the need for another kiss.

S: I didn’t kiss you, Hugo. It was Michelle.

Speak of angels, in comes Michelle and Dr. Dan. Michelle says that Dr. Dan needs to speak to her. Michelle is alone with Hugo. She asks how he is feeling. He says that he is better. “Is it true what Soledad just told him?” he asks, “that we kissed?”

Dr. Dan takes a really long time to tell Soledad that Aurora doesn’t have the good blood stuff and her catalepsy can’t be cured. She is destrozada and embraces him.

Dr. Max is giving wound care instructions to Arturo. He’s already getting better because he snaps at Margot when she offers to help him walk. Dr. Max says that he won’t say a word to anyone about Arturo being alive. Oops, somebody left the door open. In comes Alcides. He obviously doesn’t have much faith in what Hercu-less can find out about the orchid so he come to see Dr. Max about it. He and Arturo are impactados. The credits roll.

Oh no! Ultimas semanas! Tomorrow- Hugo’s in jail but at least he won’t have a catalepsy attack!

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5-16 [USA, 5/15/08] episode from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-16-08 12:34 PDT

Arturo vows revenge; Hugo goes to prison (again) and Soledad can't take it anymore

(All this * business is because my computer at work restricts the use of certain words)

“¡No puede ser!” says Alcides in time-honored novela tradition as he sees Arturo, “It can’t be. You’re dead!” Arturo says that he has come back from hell to destroy Alcides. Arturo draws his weapon and aims it at Alcides. Alcides says reassuringly that he won’t draw his g*n. Arturo orders Dr. Max and Margot to get out of the room. They leave. Arturo says that Alcides will pay for what he did to him.

Poor Soledad is devastated that her daughter can’t be cured of her catalepsy. Dr. Dan tries to comfort her. “I don’t want to see you suffer like this,” he says and we all agree. He promises that he will do everything he can to find a cure for Aurora. Soledad wants to show him something that few people know exists and that might help her baby. She leads him out of the room.

Hugo asks Michelle if it is true that they kissed. She flashes back to the incident in question. Hugo asks why she doesn’t answer. Finally, she says that they didn’t kiss each other. Hugo kissed her in a moment of confusion. When he came out of his catalepsy attack, he thought she was Soledad. Michelle asks about the portrait in the living room. Hugo says that it is his father from whom he inherited catalepsy. Michelle says that their lives were so similar. She inherited catalepsy from her mother. Her mother died without ever knowing that she had been cured, just like Hugo’s father. Hugo says to Michelle that he has a lot to thank her for, a lot. He strokes her cheek. He says that because she came to San Marino, he is completely cured. He kisses her cheek. “Thank you, thank you,” he says, “now we have to find he cure for my daughter.” He tells her that Dr. Dan took a blood sample from Aurora. Does Dr. Dan have the results of the analysis? Michelle says yes, he is talking to Soledad about that now.

Eloisa tells the authorities where Hugo is. She says that Alcides owes her another one. In a few minutes, his brother is about to experience his worst nightmare.

Paquito is doing research on Vlad’s architecture projects in some office. He finds that the last house Vlad designed was the Obragon’s. The damned treasure must be there.

Alcides asks Arturo why he doesn’t shoot. Arturo replies that he will shoot when he decides to. He curses Alcides, says that he hates him and will give him the most horrible death anyone can experience. Alcides tells him that Arturo didn’t give him any choice. He offered Arturo money in exchange for his silence. Alcides asks Arturo how he escaped; he was chained up. Arturo says that when you face immanent death, you cling to life however you can, including giving up a part of your body. He shows Alcides his bandaged stump. Alcides flashes back to the hut incident. He says, “You cut off your hand to escape from the explosion.” Dr. Max, who has been listening, makes a noise. Arturo looks around and Alcides knocks the g*n out of his hand and draws his own two g*ns. Now he is in charge. Margot asks Dr. Max why Arturo drew his g*n on Alcides. Dr. Max tells her that Alcides k*lled Arturo’s sister, Beatriz. Margot is impactada. Dr. Max gets his own g*n out saying that behind his gentlemanly exterior, Alcides is a mur*derer.

Soledad takes Dr. Dan to the basement of the Hacienda and shows him the hyperbaric chamber. She says that this gizmo saved her daughter’s life the last time she had an attack of catalepsy. Dr. Dan says that his father designed the thing and had it built for Hugo’s father. Dr. Dan has to tell Soledad that the gizmo does not always work to save a person with catalepsy and it definitely isn’t a cure. Soledad starts to cry again. She says that if something happens to her daughter, she will die. Her daughter is the most important thing in her life. Dr. Dan tells Soledad to look into his eyes while he makes her a promise that from this moment on, he will devote every second of his life to discovering a cure for her daughter and he’ll find it no matter what it takes. Soledad thanks him and they embrace just as Hugo and Michelle come into the room looking for them.

Arturo asks Alcides why he doesn’t shoot and finish the job. Alcides flashes back to his conversation with Soledad when he told her he had changed and would prove it with deeds, not words. He tells Arturo that he can’t do it. If he k*lls Arturo, it would ruin his plans. He isn’t a mur*derer. Arturo asks what plans he is talking about. Alcides’ only plan is to destroy him and he has achieved part of it. He should finish the job. Alcides has made Arturo into a freak. He demands that Alcides shoot him and get it over with. Alcides says that if he shoots Arturo, Dr. Max and Margot will tell everyone that he is a mur*derer and that can’t happen. Arturo replies that Alcides should k*ll Dr. Max and Margot or better yet k*ll everyone in San Marino so that nobody can say that he is a mur*derer. Once again, he demands that Alcides sh*ot him.

Soledad tells Hugo that she was showing Dr. Dan the chamber that he used to save Aurora’s life. Hugo says that it saved his life on various occasions. Dr. Dan’s father had it built for Hugo’s father. Everybody remembers old Dr. Chirac fondly. Hugo asks Dr. Dan about the analysis of his daughter’s blood. Soledad tells him that Aurora’s blood doesn’t have the stuff that would enable her to be cured by the flower. This information hits Hugo like a physical blow and he has to sit down. “There is no cure for her,” he repeats and sighs, “It’s all my fault. She got that damned illness from me.”

Margot wants to do something about the Arturo-Alcides confrontation. Dr. Max tells her not to interfere. Margot decides that she should tell Hercu-Less. He could stop them from k*lling each other.

Hercu-Less is somewhere outside. He flashes back to his conversation with Alcides. Then he runs into Gladis. She asks why he has a suitcase. He lies and says that Arturo is sending him out of town for a few days. Gladis asks why Arturo has not come home. Herc says that he doesn’t know.

Arturo tells Alcides that he has two choices: he can k*ll everyone or he can k*ll him. Alcides refuses to do anything. Arturo attacks Alcides who pushes him away and Arturo gets his g*n back. Alcides draws his g*ns and we have a stand off. Alcides says that Arturo can have it the way he wants. Arturo says that of course he will have it his way and it will be like this: he aims the g*n at his own head. Alcides tells him not to do it. Arturo doesn’t understand. First, Alcides was going to blow him into a thousand pieces and now he doesn’t want him to shoot himself? (I’m with you, Arturo. Alcides is a little schizo here.) He says that he is a useless freak. He doesn’t want people to feel sorry for him. Alcides says that if he k*lls himself, everyone will believe that Alcides k*lled him and he doesn’t want Soledad to think he is a mur*derer. Arturo says that he understands and he is glad because now Soledad and everyone in San Marino will understand who he really is – a damned mur*derer. Crying, Alcides begs Arturo not to k*ll himself. He will give Arturo all the money in the world if he just doesn’t shoot himself. Arturo says that he isn’t interested in Alcides’ filthy money. He doesn’t want to live any longer. He pulls the trigger but nothing happens. He asks why the g*n didn’t work. Alcides sighs in relief and says that the g*n jammed when it fell on the floor.

The judge personally leads the party to arrest Hugo at the Hacienda. Marina confirms that Hugo is there and tells them that he is in the basement.

Hugo asks Dr. Dan how his daughter could have inherited catalepsy from him but not the blood stuff that enables the disease to be cured. Soledad tells Hugo that Dr. Dan has promised to find a cure. Dr. Dan says that he has sworn to devote his life to this and Michelle says that they can’t lose faith. God won’t abandon this child. At this point, the police arrive to arrest Hugo.

Eloisa says that by now, poor Hugo should be arrested while she is getting ready to see Alcides. Paquito comes in and says that in exchange for sex, he will tell Eloisa a big secret.

Soledad suggests that Hugo is ill and shouldn’t go to jail and Dr. Dan says that he is a doctor and confirms that. But the judge says that Hugo is an escaped prisoner and a fugitive. He can only prove his innocence in court. Hugo thanks Soledad and the others for defending him but the judge has his job to do. Hugo has no options. He has to face the consequences of his actions. Michelle and Soledad convince the judge that Hugo doesn’t need to be handcuffed. As he is led away, Hugo stops like he is dizzy, turns around and takes a long look back at Soledad while Michelle and Dr. Dan watch sadly. Soledad tells Michelle and Dan that they have to do something to help Hugo. Michelle says that she can lend the money to pay off the investors. Soledad reminds them that they also have to deal with Marina’s accusation that Hugo tried to k*ll her. Marina is watching them.

Back at the endless confrontation at Dr. Max’s, Arturo asks Alcides to borrow his g*n to k*ll himself. Alcides says that he came back to San Marino to win Soledad’s love fair and square and he isn’t going to let Arturo’s death mess up his plan. Arturo says that his beloved Soledad might find out that Alcides tried to k*ll him and caused him to lose his hand. Alcides says that Arturo would pay dearly if he did that. Arturo says that the mur*der of his sister can’t go unpunished. Alcides says that his sister was crazy. He describes what Beatriz did to him, tells Arturo that he is sorry but it was her life or his. He moves to leave. Arturo says that this isn’t over. Alcides says that the life of his mother and his own life depend on what he does and he warns Arturo not to confront him. As Dr. Max and Margot come back into the laboratory, Alcides salutes Arturo and says that as usual, he enjoyed doing business with him. He leaves.

Eloisa has put out and now she wants to know what the big secret is that Paquito discovered. He tells her that he found that the Obragon house was Vlad’s last architecture commission.

Lucas has fallen off the wagon. Ester guesses that even though she told him not to, he invested all their money in the mine. Lucas confirms it. They are broke.

Hugo is put into Boris’cell and there is a happy reunion. Hugo calls Boris his loyal friend and says that it is his fault that Boris is in prison. Boris says that he knew the PoV was risky. He stood by Hugo then and he will continue to stand by Hugo until the end. Boris tells Hugo how happy he is that Hugo has been cured of catalepsy. Hugo thanks him and says that he is the brother Hugo never had. Hugo says that they will get out of prison by selling the Hacienda to pay back the investors. Boris says, “Then you don’t know?” “Know what?” says Hugo. Boris tells him about Marina’s attempted mur*der charge. Poor Hugo – another blow.

Ursula comes to have it out with Marina. They exchange insults and have a fight. Marina throws things at Ursula and almost strangles her but there isn’t any resolution.

Margot tells Arturo that she knows he lost his hand because of Alcides. Arturo tells her not to repeat that. Only Margot and Dr. Max know what happened here. Arturo tells them that there will be consequences if they talk and they agree to say nothing. Arturo wants to go home with Margot.

Alcides meets Hercu-less. He gives him money to find a place to live. Alicdes asks what Herc wants to be happy. It turns out Hercu-Less wants to buy a house settle down with his girl and have lots of pond sex. Alcides gives Herc more money to do that. Herc asks why Alcides is being so generous to him since he hasn’t done anything for him yet. Alcides says that he likes his employees to be happy and he doesn’t tolerate betrayal. He tells Herc that he was mistaken, Arturo is still alive. Herc can choose to be Alcides right hand man and messenger between him and Eloisa or go back to his miserable life with Arturo. Herc chooses the cash. Herc passes along the information to Alcides that Hugo is back in jail. Alcides says that he is not surprised.

Margot tells Arturo that she knows from Dr. Max that Alcides k*lled his sister. He should denounce Alicides. He says there will be “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Margot is not familiar with the Book of Exodus. She asks if Arturo is going to k*ll Alcides. Not now, he says. He is going to start by k*lling the woman that bastard Alcides loves.

Soledad tells Michelle and Dr. Dan that she can’t believe they are going through all this suffering. Michelle says that Soledad is brave. Soledad says that she can’t take all this happening at the same time. She just can’t take any more! Dr. Dan says that she isn’t alone. He will be by her side to make sure that Aurora doesn’t have another catalepsy attack. Michelle says that she and Dr. Dan were present when Marina fell down the stairs. They can testify at the trial.

Arturo has a dream that Alcides k*lls Gladis. He swears that he will get revenge by taking action, not against Alicdes directly since that would k*ll mommy, but against those Alcides cares about: Soledad, her daughter and parents and Hugo. (So we are set up with the motivation for the final conflict of the novela.)

Ursula tells Soledad about her fight with Marina. Soledad tells Ursula that Hugo begged her to forgive him and he seemed very sincere. She still can’t get past the pain he caused her though. He thinks it would be a good idea if Hugo found someone else. Ursula is surprised.

In her bed, Michelle dreams that Hugo comes to her but she wakes up and is sad that she has fallen for someone who can’t be hers.

In their cell, Boris is asleep but Hugo is awake. He paces restlessly flashing back to seeing Dr. Dan embrace Soledad. He is stuck in jail while Dr. Dan has full access to Soledad.

Eloisa mentions the secret passage in the Hacienda. Probably there is a such a passage in the Obragon house as well. She suggests checking it out when everyone is at Hugo’s trial tomorrow.

Rebeca plies Lucas with liquor to get him to testify against Hugo at his trial. He doesn’t want to do it, it would devastate Soledad.

The wheels of justice grind exceedingly fast in San Marino. Hugo was arrested the previous night and the next day he is on trial. Everyone is there including Los Burque. The judge calls for Arturo to make the investors case but Gladis has to report that he isn’t available. Manrique will do it.

The credits roll.

Tomorrow: the trial

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/16 La Traición from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-17-08 10:58 PDT

Objection, Your Honor, This man's Oscar winning and hopefully final performance has no relation to the charges against Hugo

The judge calls the proceeding to order. He says that he has a list of persons who invested in the mine and a report from an expert saying that there is no gold in the mine. The judge asks Hugo if he is aware of the seriousness of the fraud he perpetrated on these investors? Hugo stands up and says that he is here to accept the consequences of his acts. From the back of the courtroom a voice is heard calling the judge. It’s Lucas and he’s drunk. He says, “This man swindled us. He made me lose all my money. I am ruined.” Lots of impactados. Soledad stands up. Lucas says, “This man has to pay for all the damage he has done to us.” Soledad looks accusingly at Hugo. The evil ones, Eloisa and Rebeca, smirk.

Margot wakes Arturo up. She tells him that while she was out shopping, she heard that Hugo was being tried for fraud at this very moment. Arturo sends Margot out for a pair of gloves and clean clothing. He says that he will start his Plan of Vengeance with Hugo, then Soledad and Alcides.

Paquito sneaks up on the Casa Obregon. He doesn’t know where to start and he can’t read the architectural drawings. Antonia appears with the baby and asks what Paquito is doing in her house.

The judge calls for silence. Lucas asks permission to tell the court how Hugo de Medina destroyed his family financially and morally. Soledad tries to get Lucas to go home. She says that he is ill, not in his right mind. Lucas asks Soledad if Hugo isn’t the one who has hurt her most in world. Lucas says that he doesn’t want her to suffer one more day or have one more tear. Pointing at Hugo, he says to her, “That man is the source of your tears.” To the court he says, “That man is a devil!” He asks Soledad to speak and say to his face that Hugo is the person who has hurt her the most. Say it to Hugo in front of her father.

Antonia asks Paquito again what he is doing there. He spins a tale that he is writing an article about the best houses in San Marino and wants to know when this one was built. Antonia says that everyone is at the trial. She is taking care of the baby. He should come back later. Calling Antonia, “ amargada,” a grouch, Paquito leaves.

Back at the trial, no one seems interested in the matter at hand and Lucas is permitted to say that he knows Soledad won’t respond because she loves Hugo and he is the father of her daughter. Then Lucas asks why Hugo didn’t stop Soledad’s wedding to Alcides. Hugo says that he was in shock after an attack of catalepsy. When he saw Soledad leaving the church with his brother, he was full of rage and jealousy. Lucas says if that was the case, why didn’t he tell Soledad that he had catalepsy from the start? He doesn’t let Hugo answer but calls him the devil incarnate again and says again that Hugo betrayed his daughter, destroyed his family and in the coup de grace, he ruined them. Soledad tries to get him to stop. To himself, Hugo says that Lucas is right. He was an @!#$ with his stupid plan of vengeance. Now he is paying the consequences. The judge warns Lucas to be careful. Everything he says can be used against the defendant. Lucas asks the judge to throw the book at Hugo. Rebeca tells Eloisa that Lucas spent the night in her dressing room. She got him drunk and persuaded him to testify against Hugo. Dr. Dan overhears this.

Manrique tells Gladis that he can’t believe that Arturo isn’t here since it was he who filed the charges against Hugo. Gladis says that he hasn’t come home. She doesn’t know where he is. Soledad tries to get Lucas to stop. He says to her that he knows that she loves Hugo but she has to break the ties that unite her to him. He asks her to explain to him and to the court why she has forgiven him for all the harm he has done her.

Margot puts a glove on Arturo’s wrist. He asks how it looks. She says it looks fine. No one would know that he lost his hand. She begs him not to go out. He is still weak. She supposed to clean and re-bandage the stump. Arturo says that he has to go out. He has been waiting for this for a long time and now he has new reasons to be there. Margot asks what if he runs into Alcides. Arturo says that is exactly what he wants. He wants everyone to see him go against Alcides, Soledad and Hugo.

Lucas goes on to tell everyone that Hugo came back pretending to be Alcides and demanded his rights with Soledad and that was unforgivable. Soledad agrees. Michelle tells Dr. Dan that now she understands what Soledad was talking about at the fiesta. She understands what she went through. Hugo says that he loves Lucas’ daughter. All this happened because of a trap of fate. It was a mistake. Lucas replies that there was no mistake. He tells Hugo for once in his life to be a man and admit it. Hugo refuses. He says that all the words he has said are true. The court buzzes. Hugo goes on, “I made a mistake acting that way. I had my reasons, it’s true. I wanted vengeance but love prevailed. “No,” says Lucas, “You can’t talk about love if your heart is full of hatred. You returned with an evil plan to get back at my daughter. You came back as Alcides and then admitted to my poor daughter that you were Hugo to destroy her life as if she were some worthless piece of trash.” He asks Soledad if what he said is the truth. “It’s the truth,” says Soledad, “everything you said is the truth.” Ursula runs out of the courtroom.

Alcides is in Treasure R Us packing up a briefcase with money and gold. He says that Eloisa and Hercu-Less are on his side. Now he’ll surprise Soledad with this money. She’ll see how far he’ll go to win her love.

Hugo tells the judge that Lucas isn’t well and Lucas is holding his arm in the universal sign of an oncoming heart attack. The judge tells him to calm down. Soledad tells him to sit down but he says that has never felt better because a great weight has been taken off his shoulders. He kept quiet for a long time but now he is going to speak. No more lies. He says that he is the destitute, alcoholic father of the daughter who has been humiliated by Hugo. Dr. Dan is concerned about Lucas but Michelle says Lucas needs to vent. Lucas continues by saying that not only did Hugo have a plan to hurt his daughter, he was planning to hurt everyone in San Marino. He got people to invest in a fake gold mine and then stole that money from us. Hugo denies this. He says that part of the investors’ money was invested in a hospital and the rest was stolen from him. (splitting hairs here Hugo – you didn’t use it for what the investors’ intended) Lucas says that is a lie. Hugo stole the money so that the investors would go after his daughter. Wasn’t that his plan? “How could you?” says Soledad to Hugo. Lucas goes on. He says that Hugo didn’t care that he was Soledad’s father. He stole the money that Lucas invested in the mine. Hugo denies that he ever accepted Lucas as an investor. The judge says that Lucas is right. Hugo intended to swindle the investors right from the start. Hugo insists that Lucas never gave him any money. Lucas says that he invested through Rebeca. Ester is impactada. Rebeca confirms this with the judge. On Hugo’s instructions she solicited investments from individuals who didn’t want their names used. Soledad tries to get Lucas to stop by saying how much Ester is suffering. Lucas says that Ester is upset because she has a lot to hide. Ester is terrified that Lucas is going to tell everone that he isn’t Soledad’s father. Lucas tells Soledad to ask Ester about her secrets. The judge calls for order and says that Lucas has to finish his testimony. The judge asks if Hugo wants to speak. He does. Hugo says that he regrets it what he did. He made the worst mistake of his life and he is paying dearly for it. Lucas asks how could Hugo have doubted Soledad’s love for him. He recalls one year ago in this same courtroom, his daughter Soledad testified in Hugo’s trial for raping Beatriz and saved his life. She testified that they had spent the night together and ruined her reputation. How could pay her back like this? Gladis wonders where her poor daughter Beatriz is. Soledad says that she only testified to save Hugo. She spent the night with him before they were married and that is when her daughter was conceived. Lucas asks how Hugo could react with hatred at such love. Hugo replies that he made terrible errors and he asks forgiveness of all those that he offended, especially Soledad. She is the only woman he has loved in his life.

Ursula comes to see Boris. He asks how the trial is going. Ursula says what’s going on in there is terrible. Soledad father is testifying against Hugo. “This will end in tragedy,” says Boris. Ursula tells Boris that she doesn’t think Marina will show up for the second trial. He asks why she thinks so. She replies that the previous night she went and confronted Marina they had a ‘vigorous discussion.’ She will wait for Boris to be called to testify. Everything will be ok.

Marina is walking through a garden with a suitcase. She flashes back to her fall down the stairs.

Arturo is ready to go into court but he tells Margot to stay where she is. She asks why and answers her own question by saying that Arturo is ashamed to be seen with her. She knows that she is one of those women that men don’t introduce at important meetings. Arturo tells her that she call him ‘Arturo’ instead of ‘Don Arturo.’ He says that she has been very good to him and if he tells her to stay put, it’s for her own safety. It’s dangerous to be seen with him. Hercu-Less appears. Arturo asks where the hell he has been.

Back at his endless testimony, Lucas says that his daughter loved Hugo so much but he didn’t love her. The worst thing that Hugo did was when his daughter dug up Hugo’s grave to see if he had been buried alive, he didn’t have any mercy at all with his daughter. Hugo had many opportunities to tell Soledad that he was alive but you didn’t do it. You didn’t do it for one reason. You wanted to keep on breaking her heart. That’s all you wanted. Hugo says that Lucas shouldn’t be here. He looks very ill. Lucas tells Hugo that he will never forgive him. His daughter’s unhappiness is his fault. I’ll kill you because you’ve broken my daughter’s heart.

Lucas finally collapses. Sensation in the court. Dr. Dan takes him away. Soledad looks at Hugo and says that her father was right. There is nothing left between them. We both know he’s absolutely right. She leaves with Ester.

Paquito is walking around the Obragon house looking for a secret passage. He turns around and there is Alcides. Alcides asks what Paquito is doing at the Obragon house when the biggest event of the year is happening at the courthouse. Why isn’t Paquito covering it? Paquito replies there are reporters enough there already and he only does exclusives. Alcides asks why Paquito is wandering around outside the house. P says that he heard there was a rare flower growing here but his source must be mistaken. Then Paquito asks what Alcides is doing here. He can guess. With everyone at the trial, he is going to break into the house. Alcides replies that he doesn’t have to explain anything to Paquito and walks away. Paquito looks curiously at the briefcase Alcides is carrying. (at least Alcides wasn’t carrying his treasure withdrawals in a big bag like he did before.)

Arturo asks again where Hercu-Less has been. Herc says that he was looking for Arturo and he spent the afternoon with Margot. Arturo says that he has important business right now but later they need to talk. Herc asks what Margot is doing in Arturo’s carriage. Didn’t they have an agreement? He thought they were engaged.

Manrique asks for the trial to continue even though Arturo isn’t present. Arturo then announces that he is present. He says to the judge that he is here to demand the return of all the money that Hugo robbed from the investors. He has given the proofs to the judge.

The judge asks if Hugo want to say anything. Michelle says to Andres that Hugo is a good man. How could he make so many mistakes? Hugo stands up. He says that he is guilty of all the charges made against him. He will sell all his assets to repay the investors.

Soledad asks Dr. Dan if her father is going to be all right. Dr. Dan says that he is very ill. She asks if this happened because of how angry he was in court. She asks Dr. Dan to assure that nothing bad will happen. Dr. Dan says that Lucas needs to go to a hospital. He appears to have had a heart attack. Lucas is taken out. Ester says that all this is Hugo’s fault.

In court, Hugo says that he is willing to sign a document putting his assets on sale. The proceeds will be enough to settle his debt with the investors. Arturo says to his mother that that isn’t enough. He wants to see Hugo begging in the streets. Eloisa says to Rebeca that she is glad she teamed up with Alcides. If she had stayed with Hugo, she’d be broke. Rebeca says that Soledad must be hating Hugo for what he did to her poor drunken father. Michelle stands up and tells the judge that she will front the money to have the charges dropped and not make it necessary for Hugo to sign over his assets. Alcides appears and says that won’t be necessary. His brother is his responsibility. He says that he has come to pay the debt of his brother Hugo. He looks around wondering where Soledad is. Alcides puts the briefcase in front of the judge. Michelle tells Andres that Hugo’s brother doesn’t seem to be as indifferent as she thought. Arturo objects and says that the demand was not just for what was owed but double for damages. Sensation in the court. Hugo looks at the courtroom and says to himself that they are no more than a pack of hungry wolves going crazy at the sight of blood. The judge orders that the double the amount be paid. Alcides says that there is enough in his briefcase for that amount. Hugo asks that his assets be transferred to his brother’s name. He will pay back the rest when he is financially stable.

Hercu-Less asks Margot again what she is doing in Arturo’s carriage. She flashes back to Arturo’s instruction to keep quiet about what happened to him. She lies and says Arturo just gave her a ride. She asks Arturo if they are really engaged. He says that depends on her. They’ll talk about it later when they meet. He has a surprise for her. She says that she likes looking at him in the daytime. His eyes show that he is a good person. She is glad to meet someone who hands aren’t stained with blood.

Lucas is on a gurney in the hospital. Soledad begs Dr. Dan to save him. He says that he will do his best. Soledad asks Ester what her father was talking about at the trial. What important thing does Ester have to tell her? What is it about?

The debt being paid, the Court withdraws all the charges against Hugo concerning the fraud. Gladis notices that Arturo’s hand is bleeding but he says that he fell from his horse and hurt his hand. Arturo wonders where Alcides got all that money. Michelle asks that Hugo be released but the Judge says we only did part one of the trial. He calls Marina to testify on the charge of murder against Hugo.

Some cops come to take Boris is taken out of his cell to testify but it is Hercu-Less and somebody else in disguise. Marina appears in court and gives her story. Michelle stands up and says that is not what happened. The judge asks her if she witnessed the moment when Marina fell down the stairs and she has to say that she and Dr. Dan arrived a few seconds later but Hugo and his servant were very concerned. The judge asks again if Michelle saw the precise moment when Marina fell down the stairs. She has to say no and the judge says that her testimony has no value. The judge calls Boris to testify. Marina says that her husband is loyal to Hugo. The judge says that he will decide if Boris’ testimony is valid or not. A policeman reports that Boris has escaped and is not in the courthouse. Sensation. The credits roll.

Tomorrow- Hugo is sentenced to death

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/19 La Traición from CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-20-08 04:04 PDT

Talk about a rush to judgment!

In court, Marina testifies that Boris has fled because he is afraid of Hugo; because he knows that Hugo is a murderer. Sensation in the court. The Judge says the police will find Boris and he will have to answer to a charge of complicity with Hugo. Marina testifies that not only did Hugo kill her child, she destroyed her marriage (is this a crime in San Marino?) because now her husband will have to spend the rest of his life in jail. The Judge asks Hugo if he wants to speak. Hugo says that what Marina says is a lie. Her fall was an accident, a terrible accident. “Liar!” screams Marina, “Don’t believe him. Hugo de Medina killed my baby. He’s a murderer.” Hugo says that isn’t true and she knows it. Arturo speaks up and says, “Why should we believe him? He’s a swindler. Why shouldn’t we believe that he tried to kill this woman?” Then Gladis pipes up and says that, “It is true. They were all witnesses to what Lucas said about this man.” Michelle says to herself that she would do anything to help Hugo but she is afraid this will end very badly.

Soledad asks her mother what Lucas wanted her to tell him. Ester says that Lucas was drunk and she shouldn’t believe all that he said. Soledad replies that yes, he was drunk but he was making sense. She says that his suffering for what Hugo did to her was bad enough and now this. Ester asks if Soledad is going to continue to protect Hugo. Soledad says that if her father dies, she will never forgive Hugo. Ester approves.

Time for afternoon pond sex! Margot can’t wait to find out what Hercu-less’ surprise is. She has a surprise for him too and starts to strip (that’s not too surprising).

Hercu-less has a gun and is approaching someone tied up in a cart. He says that he should finish his job for Alcides so he can go have pond sex with Margot. It’s Boris in the cart. (It was Alcides who kidnapped Boris!) Boris calls for help.

There’s chaos in the courtroom. The rabble is yelling, “Guilty!” Ursula goes to Michelle and asks her to help Hugo. She says that if Hugo is executed, Soledad will die. Michelle says that she wishes she could do something but there’s no way.

Paquito shows up at the trial in time to see the judge find Hugo guilty and sentence him to be hung. Hugo looks like he just can’t believe that this has happened. Michelle cries silently while the rabble hoot and holler.

Soledad asks Dr. Dan how her father is. Has he woken up? Dr. Dan says yes but he is very weak. Lucas wants to speak to Soledad alone. She goes to his bedside. Lucas says that he is dying. Soledad won’t accept that. Lucas repeats that he is dying but before he dies, he has something very important to tell her. He says that what he did at the trial was horrible. He did it because of the love he has for her. She will always be his little girl. Soledad says of course she is his daughter and he is the best father in he world. “No, says Lucas, “I am not your father. Your real father was man who was my best friend – Jeremias Montenegro.” Soledad is impactada. (If he really loved Soledad, why on earth would he tell her that?)

The judge says that the sentence will be carried out on the following Sunday in a public execution in the town square. Alcides stands up and tells that judge that as a lawyer and with all due respect to the court, he does not agree with the sentence. Eloisa says to Paquito that she doesn’t understand why Alcides is objecting to the sentence. Paquito says that Alcides is a brute. He probably wants Hugo burned at the stake. Arturo stands and tells Alcides that the sentence has already been handed down. It’s too late. The judge asks why Alcides objects to the sentence. Alcides says that a death sentence isn’t warranted by the evidence. It’s Marina’s word against Hugo’s. There are no witnesses. Arturo objects. Alcides says, “Am I or am I not right, Your Honor?”

Soledad asks what her father is talking about. Of course he is her father. Lucas says that she will always be his daughter. Wherever he goes when he dies, he will always be looking out for her. Soledad asks what Jeremias Montenegro has to do with this. He has always been her father. He is weak and this idea just popped into his head. Lucas says no, her mother knows the truth. Even if he didn’t give her life, he loves her.

Ester wants to go into the room with Soledad and Lucas. Dr. Dan says no. Lucas is about to die. This may be the only chance he has to speak to his daughter.

Alcides says to the judge, “You can’t condemn anyone to death, the maximum penalty, without sufficient evidence.” Arturo stands up and says that if Alcides wants more evidence it is in the flight of Hugo’s servant Boris. Manrique adds that they all heard what Lucas said, this man is a criminal! Michelle stands up and says that she agrees with Alcides. No one knows why Boris isn’t here but she is sure that if he were present, he would testify against his wife. The judge says that it is clear that the defendant lied to various people about a mine that didn’t have any gold. His long-time servant made very clear charges about the loss of her unborn child. The only witness fled to avoid justice. Then the judge says that there is other evidence. Hugo, knowing he was guilty, escaped from prison yesterday with the aid of three masked individuals and was missing because someone offered him refuge and protection. The judge asks Hugo who helped him escape from prison? Who hid him from justice?

Hercu-less drags a bound and hooded Boris into the woods.

Soledad says that Lucas must be delirious. He says that he just wanted to her know the truth but she will always be his daughter. He asks her to forgive him for what he did at the trial but Hugo doesn’t deserve her. He asks her to promise to take him out of her life. She says that he will recover. He asks her again to promise to separate her life forever from Hugo de Medina. She says, “Papa, Yo por ti..” – “I for you…” (that's not a promise, right?) and then thankfully Lucas appears to die.

The judge asks Hugo again who helped him escape from prison. Michelle flashes back to the escape. Hugo says that when the escape took place, he was having a severe attack of catalepsy. He was unconscious and didn’t know what was happening around him. He woke up in his own house where the judge arrested him. Arturo addresses the judge and says that Medina brothers are working together to make a joke of the law. He asks the judge, not only to ratify the sentence but have it carried out as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of another escape. He says that the judge holds the dignity of San Marino in his hands and that Hugo should be executed today.

Soledad tries to get Lucas to react. She calls Dr. Dan. Dr. Dan tries pounding on Lucas’ chest. Let’s hope that doesn’t work.

Margot has set up a sex picnic and she flashes back to pond sex with Herc. She likes the sound of his name. Will he take her away from her sordid tavern life?

Hercu-less is not a happy killer. He flashes back to Margot saying that she liked him because he didn’t have blood on his hands. Boris tries to figure out what is going on. “Just kill me,” he says.

Soledad and Ester wait outside for Dr. Dan to finish crushing Lucas’ chest cavity. Soledad asks her mother what she did. Her father told her that he isn’t her father. That she is the daughter of Jeremias Montenegro.

The judge rejects the arguments made on Hugo’s behalf. He says that evidence presented demonstrated that Hugo was guilty. He hasn’t shown any remorse and has refused to name the people who helped him escape from jail. He reaffirms the death sentence and says that in view of the likelihood of another escape, the sentence will be carried out tomorrow at dawn. Impactado is not a sufficient word. Poor Hugo looks like a ton of bricks fell on him. Michelle is crying and Los Burque are saying that Hugo is a good man. The judge tells the guards to take Hugo away and lock him up in a high security cell. He asks if Hugo wants to say anything. Hugo looks around and says, “Tomorrow at sunrise you will all take pleasure in hanging an innocent man.” Marina looks satisfied. The evil ones smirk. Michelle says to him, “I promise…” Hugo responds, “There’s nothing to be done. Please tell Soledad that I’d like to say goodbye to her.” The guards take him away.

Ester tells Soledad that she will hate her after this but she has the right to know the truth. She tells Soledad the sad story of her early marriage that we’ve heard so often. She swears to Soledad that she is Lucas’ daughter. Soledad wants to know why her father thinks that Jeremias is the father. Ester tells Soledad that she was Jeremias’ lover and made him believe that she was pregnant with his child.

Arturo says to Alcides that he started with his brother and the next one will be him. Alcides says that he warned Arturo not to get in his way. He already lost a hand; he shouldn’t lose his head. Indicating Arturo’s stump, Alcides says, “You should take of that, it’s bleeding.” Alcides signals Eloisa to follow him outside. Michelle says to Alcides that he was generous with Hugo. “He’s my brother,” replies Alcides. Michelle says that she has heard such bad things about him. Alcides say that the bad things people say to ruin a man’s reputation are blown on the wind. It’s deeds that matter. He thanks her for defending Hugo and takes his leave. Eloisa follows him and Paquito takes note. Andres says to Michelle that they should leave. Michelle says that they have to tell Soledad what has happened. Poor woman, her father is sick and now this.

Soledad asks how Ester could have done this to her father. Ester tells her about her humble origins as a seamstress. She thought she was getting a better life when she married Lucas but he changed into a good for nothing alcoholic. Soledad says that isn’t an excuse. When you love someone, you don’t betray them. Ester says that everything she did was for love of Soledad. Ester knew what it was like to live in poverty. She took Jeremias as a lover, made him believe that Soledad was his child and Jeremias gave Ester the house they live in. Soledad says that she won’t judge Ester but she won’t justify her actions. Ester swears on all that is most sacred that Soledad is Lucas’ child. Dr. Dan comes out of Lucas’ room.

Alcides goes into a room in the courthouse. Eloisa follows. He asks if anyone saw her come in. She says no. Eloisa says that Alcides was wonderful the way he paid Hugo’s debts and then defended him. Alcides asks why Soledad wasn’t in court. Eloisa tells him about Lucas’ drunk denunciation and collapse. Alcides says everything went wrong. Eloisa is confused. “Tomorrow your brother will be hanged,” she says, “You’ll finally be rid of him.” “My brother Hugo can’t die,” responds Alcides. Eloisa is impactada.

In the woods, Boris tells Hercu-less to kill him once and for all. Herc lowers his gun and walks away. Boris says that he knows who he is. Herc pauses. Boris says that he knows that it is Alcides behind all this. Boris falls down a hill. Herc goes back and shoots at him.

Arturo returns to his carriage cradling his bleeding stump but Margot is gone. Gladis appears. She tells him that Lucas mentioned her daughter, Beatriz in court today. They have to continue to look for her. Arturo flashes back to Dr. Max telling him that Beatriz was murdered. He tells Gladis that Beatriz left of her own accord and Gladis should forget about her and go home. Gladis says that he is callous but he will regret this. Arturo tells the coachman to go to Dr. Max’s.

Dr. Dan says that Lucas’ heart started again (rats!) but the strain of confronting Hugo in court and his alcoholism mean that even if he lives, he won’t be the same. Dr. Dan says that everyone is helping Lucas because they are so grateful that Soledad founded the hospital. Soledad asks him what he means that her father won’t be the same. Dr. Dan refuses to say and says that he has to return to his patient. Ursula arrives. She asks about Lucas. Ester asks what happened at the trial. Ursula tells them that Hugo was condemned to death and will be hanged tomorrow morning. Soledad is impactada.

Eloisa asks what Alcides means by saying that Hugo can’t die. It’s what he always wanted. Soledad will be his. Alcides says that if Hugo dies, he’ll be converted in to a martyr and Soledad will be devastated and that isn’t his plan. Eloisa says that it’s too late to do anything. Hugo will be executed tomorrow. There’s no going back. Alcides says that the stupid judge condemned Hugo to death. If Alcides had wanted Hugo dead, he could have done it himself, easily. Eloisa says that sometimes she doesn’t understand Alcides. Alcides goes through his grudge against Hugo from when they were children. Hugo got all the love and tenderness. Alcides got yelled at. Even the fortune that he should have had was given to Hugo. “But now it is my turn to win,” says Alcides, “and Hugo has to witness it. I will win the heart of the woman I’ve always loved fair and square and Hugo has to be there to see it with his own eyes. There has to be a way to save him. The dead don’t suffer. Torture was made for the living.” To himself, Alcides says, “I have to stop Hercu-less. He can’t kill Boris.” He turns and leaves the room.

Hercu-less comes to the pond sex and picnic place. He’s a little nervous. Margot wants to know what his surprise is and Herc looks guiltily at a bag tied to this saddle that appears to be leaking blood (oh no! not Boris!).

Eloisa congratulates Marina on getting Hugo condemned to death. Marina says that she only did what Eloisa told her. Marina says that she has nowhere to go and Eloisa promised to help her. Eloisa asks if Marina expects her to give her money right in the courthouse? Marina should come to Eloisa’s house later and make sure she isn’t seen.

Alcides is riding around looking for Herc and Boris. He says they aren’t there. Way down at the bottom of a hill is something, presumably Boris. Alcides doesn’t see him and leaves.

Hercu-less tells Margot that he wants her for himself. He will buy a house. They can get married. Does she accept? She does. But right now he has to see someone. Herc leaves.

Arturo tells Dr. Max that he is in a lot of pain. Dr. Max asks what happened to the medicine he gave Margot. Arturo should be careful or he will lose his arm. Not to worry, says Dr. Max, he can cure Arturo and he has the perfect replacement for his hand – a hook!

Hugo is shoved into his cell. He says that he is innocent. He shouts it. He paces and remembers things from the trial. He screams that he is innocent. He screams out the window asking if there is an honest person in the city. The trial was a farce, a farce. He thinks, “Boris ran away? No, that’s not true. He couldn’t betray me. He couldn’t.” He cries.

Soledad says, “Hugo sentenced to death? My God.” Ester the witch says that Hugo deserves death for all that he has done. Michelle arrives. She asks how Lucas is. Ester says that he is in a very delicate condition but Dr. Dan is doing all he can. Michelle assures Soledad that Lucas will make it. Dr. Dan is great and she is a strong woman. Did Ursula tell her what happened with Hugo? Soledad says yes. Michelle says that it might not be the best time but Hugo asked if she would come and say goodbye to him before he’s executed. The credits roll.

Tomorrow: Hugo asks Soledad to forgive him and Dr. Dan finds out that Dr. Max killed his father.

Telenovela-World: RECAP EPISODE 05.19.08 Author: jjablan (---) Date: 05-20-08 09:21 PDT

***Judge : The police will find B.de Monsalve .

Marina : This man kill my baby and ruined my marriage...Because of him B. will be in jail for rest of his life.

Hugo : nothing what this woman said is not true…The day of her accident I tried helping her but I couldn’t…It was an horrible accident.

Marina : Don’t believe him your honor…He killed my baby and he is murderer.

Hugo : Marina that is not true and you know it.

Arthuro : Why wouldn’t we believe you that you tried kill this woman.

Gladys : My son is right ,and we are wittiness what L.d.O. said.

Judge : Quiet in the court room …

*** Soledad : Tell me mom what dad wanted to tell me? What is it ? .

Ester ; He is very drank Soledad .You cant believe everything what he said . .Are you keep to protecting Hugo …

S. : If something happen to my dad nothing can make me to forgive him.

E.: Finally you are react Soledad….

*** Margot is waiting for Hercules…She has surprise for him .He told her that he has surprise for her to…What that can be ?

*** Hercules take Boris in the middle of woods .He must kill him, because he has order from Alcides. After that he will go to see Margot.

Boris: What you are doing to me ? Somebody help me please ….

*** In the court room Ursula said to Michelle : Please do something , If Ms. Hugo gets hung my lady Soledad will die.

Michelle: But there is no way.

In that moment Francisco came and he ask Eloisa what he miss?

Rebeca said that this time H.d.M .cant escape…

Judge: Order, according to the declaration of M.d.M . This courtroom declare him of Guilty…You will be sentenced to die by getting hung.

*** In the hospital S.& E. waiting news about Lucas …………When Daniel came Soledad ask him how is her father? Has he reacted?

Daniel said yes and he want talk to her…Soledad went in room and Daniel said to Ester that she must stay here because L. want only Soledad to speak privately.

S: Dad doesn’t say a word!

L. I’m dying sweetie .but before that I will tell you something very important. What I told in courtroom was horrible .But I said that because I love you .

S. You are my dad and you have right to say that .I’m your daughter and you are best dad ever.

L.: Soledad I’m not your father…Your real father is Jeremias Montenegro… He was my best friend..

S. What are you talking? You are my real father.

L. And you will be always my daughter….Your mother know that is true .I love you with all my heart …

Ester asks Daniel if she can go to see Lucas ….Her place is by her husband…

*** Judge: Hugo’s death sentence will take place next Sunday. That will be a public execution in the San Marino Plaza. ...Court is adjourned…

Alcides : One moment our honor ,as a lover I don’t agree with your sentence

Judge : Quiet please !

Eloisa said that she don’t understand why he disagrees when he wanted rid of Hugo.

Arthuro : Is to late Al. He is already sentenced..

Judge : What do you disagree Ms.Al .

Alcides : I understand a jail sentence but not death ,is her word against my brother’s. There isn’t enough prove, and there are any witness…Right or I ‘m wrong your honor? You can’t condemn anyone to death without sufficient evidence..

Art. : Do you want more evidence Al. ?

Manrique : What L. said that was true…

Michelle : You are taking over a human life ,but Al. is right .I don’t know why B.M. is missing but I know if he were here he would testified against his wife.

Judge : Who helped you to escape from jail ? Who kept you from justice ?

Hugo : I had that Catalepsy and I was unconscious .When I wake up I was home. That is when you caught me..

Art. : To avoid that he escape again I suggest that he die today.

Judge : I ratify my sentence ,I condenum the death of H.d.M to be hung and keeping in jail that he cant escape he will be execute tomorrow morning ..

Burke said that he is good person…Some people are happy and some unhappy.

Judge : take him and lock him in a high cell security…

Hugo : Tomorrow you will sentence a innocent man…

They take Hugo out room .When he walked he said to Michelle that he want to say bye to Soledad …

*** Lucas :I just wanted you know true .Forgive me for what I did! Hugo doesn’t deserve you ….Promise me that you will take him out your life …Promise …

She look at him but she don’t said nothing because in that moment he got unconcious

Sol. ; Please react , you can’t leave us. She call Dr Daniel .He came and said that she must leave room . He will take care of him.. He start with heart massage…

*** Margot is ready for Hercules.

*** Ester : I know that you will hate me after I told you true .You have right knows that. She said everything about her affair with Jeremias.. She swear that Lucas is her father ….

***Arturo said : I started with your bother and you are next ..

Alcides: I warned you, don’t get in my way. You lost one hand now you could loose your head.

Alcides said to Michelle that he is thankful for what she did for his brother….

*** Ester said that she was desperate ,her husband only drinks. She was dressmaker ,and she didn’t want live again poor. She said to Jeremias that she was pregnant with his baby. He gave her house where they live now….Sol. said that she can’t judge her and she want instating her actions. Your father is Lucas…In that moment came Daniel. He said that everything was to much for him. He didn’t die ,but after all he can’t be same like before .Soledad hung him and said thanks to him ,he saves her father life. In that moment came Ursula. She asked how is Lucas. .Sol. : He is alive but they need pray a lot for him ….Ester ask how is H.d.M. ? Ursula said that he is condemned to death ,he will be hung tomorrow …

*** Alcides is in one room alone .Eloisa decided to follow him. She said that he was wonderfull.First he paid his brother debt and after that he defend him, he is genius…

Alcides : Where is Soledad ?

Eloisa : She went to Hospital with her father,he was very drunk and he colaps in courtrooms .They are in hospital now…

Alcides : Everything went to wrong . My brother can’t be hang tomorrow ,,,,,

Eloisa : What you do mean ? Tomorrow you will be free from you brother .

*** Boris : Why I can’t see face of my murder ? Please let me see you ! Kill me ! Do it !

{ Hercules remember what Margot told him, She want a man who has hands free of blood. } ,,,,,,He don’t know what to do now….Boris said that he knows that he is Alcides. Why he couldn’t forgive him to coming to his house ? Hercules decides go,,,, In that moment Boris IIIIIIIII and Hercules came back and he fire after Boris…

*** Art. He came to Margot house ,she wasn’t home. His mom follows him.She asked him what happen with his hand, he is bleeding . He said that he has accident he foll from horses .Gladys said that he must keeping looking for Beatriz .he said that best is if she forget about her forever,,,,,,,go home mom just go home …He want visit Dr .Max .He ask Dr Max to help him . He has pain and he has a terrible day. Max said that he will help him , he would cure him. ….

*** Eloisa : What you think he can’t die ?

Al : If I wanted my brother dead I could do that alone . My brother has always everything good ,,All love ,happiness and I only tenderness. I only got scolding . I was second son and last , But now is mu time to win. I will fairly win S. hearth and he has to see it . See that with his own eyes . I must find way to save him {.He think that he must stop Hercules ,he can’t kill Boris }…

*** Margot is waiting ,finally He came. She saw at his face that something is wrong .He is nervious and he look at his horse and little blood is there. He think that she want somebody with free hand of blood. He said that he must go and see somebody but he will be back… {He has meet Alcides } ….

*** Marina talk privately to Eloisa .

E ; Congratulation M . What you did was good .

M : I did only what you told me .

E : If someone see us we can be dead . Make sure no one see you. { I don’t understand why they can have problem if talk privately } ….

*** Alcides is in the middle of woods but H is not there….

*** Margot : H what was your surprise ?

H : I want you to be my wife M . Do you accept that ?

*** Hugo is look in cell. He is screaming that he is innocent, that hearing was false ..

*** Soledad : Hugo will be hung my God.

Ester ; He deserve to die for all he is done…

In that moment Michelle came. She ask how is Lucas ?

S : he is very delicate .

M : Soledad maybe is not best time to tell you but Hugo want to tell you bye before he is hung …….

{ There is End and we must wait for tonight episode and see what will happen to Hugo. Who will save him from being hung ? will S go see him to say bye ? }…….

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/20 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-21-08 04:34 PDT

Michelle tells Soledad that is all Hugo asked her. Just for Soledad to say goodbye to him before he dies. Soledad says, “Hugo is the father of my child but you heard what my father said. He’s right. He reminded me of all the nightmares we went through. And I can’t… I don’t want to see him. It’s over. I don’t want to.” Michelle says that she understands and that witch Ester says that Soledad is doing the right thing. She shouldn’t see him. Because of Hugo, Soledad’s father is dying. Michelle says that the trial was awful after Soledad left to take care of her father. Marina accused Hugo of killing her child and since Boris had fled, Hugo had no one to defend him. Soledad says that was has happened is horrible but she never would have chosen this ending for Hugo’s life. Michelle says that Alcides surprised her a lot. He tried to save his brother’s life and for once, he seemed very sincere.

Alcides finds Hercu-less and asks if he killed Boris. Herc says that he did as Alcides ordered. He offers to show Alcides what is in the bag, Boris’ heart, to prove it. Alcides is annoyed that Boris is dead.

The judge comes to ask Hugo, as is customary, if he has any last wishes. “Who could wish for anything knowing that they are dying?” says Hugo. He asks to say goodbye to Soledad and his daughter.

Soledad says that it may be true that Alcides came back a changed man but he couldn’t save his brother. She tells Michelle again that she can’t go see Hugo, she can’t. Michelle says that she understands.

Dr. Dan says that Lucas is recovering well but he is going to get Dr. Max. He has some equipment that will help Lucas. He says to Soledad that he will save her father. She just needs to have faith. Antonia shows up with the baby. She heard about Lucas. Ester tells her the prognosis. Soledad holds Aurora and says that she will grow up without a father.

Hercu-less says that he did what Alcides asked and here is the proof. He doesn’t understand why Alcides is angry. Alcides tells him to find out what Arturo is up to and rides away. Herc saysto himself that he should have told Alcides the truth.

At the bottom of the hill we see Boris tied up and moving a little bit.

Antonia makes some remarks about people receiving their just desserts in reference to Hugo but she says that if anything happens to Lucas… Michelle reassures her of Dr. Dan’s abilities. Michelle tells Andres that they have to do something. She acknowledges that Hugo hurt Soledad and did other bad things; he has admitted them but she doesn’t believe that Hugo would try and kill a pregnant woman. Andres asks what they should do. Michelle replies that Boris is the key. He was the witness to the accident. They have to find Boris. Andres says that Boris fled. He must be far away. Michelle doesn’t believe it. She saw Hugo and Boris getting along together. No, someone made Boris disappear. “But who?” she says. Michelle tells Andres to go find out. Alcides appears. He asks Michelle about Lucas. She gives the report. Then Alcides asks where Soledad is. Michelle looks around, “She was just here,” she says, “Maybe she’s in with her father.” Michelle thanks Alcides for not denouncing she and her friends when the judge asked who had hidden Hugo after he escaped from prison.

Paquito learns from Eloisa that the brown briefcase that he saw Alcides carrying in the Obragon’s garden was the same one full of money that Alcides gave to the judge to pay Hugo’s debts. The lightbulb goes on! Jeremias’ treasure is buried in the Obragon’s garden.

Arturo rejects wearing the hook. He doesn’t want to look like a pirate. Fine, says Dr. Max but a hook like that would be useful in dealing with Alcides de Medina. He is very dangerous. Arturo replies that he will kill all the Medinas for what Alcides did to his sister. Dr. Max says that he has to learn how to do things right. Arturo asks what Dr. Max knows about killing people. He saves lives. Dr. Max flashes back to killing old Dr. Chirac. He tells Arturo that he saves lives but he eliminates others if it is for a good cause. He announces in a clear voice that he killed Dr. Ernest von Chirac and no one ever knew anything about it. Of course, Dr. Dan is listening to this in the doorway. He is impactado.

The guard announces that Hugo has a visitor. He says that he doesn’t want to see anyone. Soledad approaches but Hugo is not looking up.

S: I didn’t come for me. I came because Michelle told me that you wanted to see me.

Hugo looks at her with hope and sweetness and he smiles.

H: Soledad, did you come to say goodbye to me? Thanks for coming.

He touches her hand but she pulls it away.

S: I came because you are the father of my daughter. I heard that you were going to be hanged.

Dr. Max tells Arturo that he had no choice. He killed old Dr. Chirac. He says it was hard but necessary and he executed it impeccably. Dr. Dan is still listening. Dr. Max tells Arturo that if he wants to take revenge on Alcides, he has to use his intelligence, not just his violence. Arturo is surprised to learn that Dr. Max has hidden crimes. But he doesn’t agree that intelligence is necessary in eradicating weeds. You have to pull them up by the roots. Outside, Dr. Dan is pacing furiously. Dr. Max killed his father. He draws his gun. He says that he has to calm down. He isn’t a killer like Dr. Max. He has to do things intelligently.

Eloisa and Paquito are reshashing their discovery concerning the treasure and wondering how Alcides found out about it when Rebeca shows up and scolds them for trying to exclude her.

Michelle says that during the trial, Alcides could have denounced her and Soledad for getting Hugo out of prison but he didn’t, why? Alcides replies that a gentleman doesn’t denounce a lady. Michelle thanks him again. She says that Alcides saved them from being accused of protecting Hugo when he was a fugitive. Alcides says that he was involved too. He took Hugo out of Soledad’s bedroom to protect him from being lynched by the mob. Michelle says that if Boris came back, Hugo wouldn’t be hanged. She asks if Alcides was involved in the disappearance of Boris.

Poor Boris is still struggling around on the ground. He calls for help. (Now would be a good time for Los Burque to show up!)

In the prison:

H: How is your father?

S: Not good. He’s in very bad shape. He almost died. Dr. Dan is doing everything possible to save him.

H: It’s my fault, Soledad. It’s unforgiveable.

S: No, it can’t be forgiven.

H: Soledad, I don’t want to leave this world filled with your hatred. I need you to forgive me. I beg you. I admit I made a mistake. I swear by our daughter that I regret that stupid vengeance. I love you. I need your forgiveness.

S: Why do you want me to forgive you? That wouldn’t change what I feel. Because of your vengeance, I almost lost my father and my daughter almost lost her father. You are the only one responsible for all that happened. Worst of all, you ruined any chance of me forgiving you. No matter how much I try, I can’t because my heart has no forgiveness for you.

Dr. Dan struggles to think clearly. He needs Dr. Max’s apparatus to save Lucas but the desire to kill Dr. Max is very strong. He tells himself to calm down. He knows exactly what to do.

Arturo thanks Dr. Max for fixing his hand. He wants to be in good shape to see Hugo hanged in the morning. Dr. Max didn’t know about this. That’s one Medina dead, says Arturo. Now he has to kill Alcides. Dr. Dan comes in.

Rebeca wants to go after the treasure but Paquito and Eloisa say that Alcides will kill them if they try.

Alcides asks why Michelle would think that he had anything to do with the disappearance of Boris. She saw all that he did to save Hugo at the trial. Michelle says that people say many bad things about him. Alcides says that was the result of his mistakes in he past. Now he is another person. He thinks and acts differently now. Ester and Antonia come and tell Alcides that he is not welcome there and suggest that he leave.

In the prison:

H: I recognize the harm I did to you and your family. I accept that I am to blame and that you have reason to hate me. But my love, it’s over, it’s all over.

S: Yes. It finished in the most painful way. It’s all over.

H: I destroyed the love that was between us and I don’t even have time to show you that I regret it. In a few hours, I’ll stop bothering you and everyone that I’ve hurt.

S: I have to leave. I have to see my father.

Hugo holds her hand on the bars to keep her from leaving.

H: Stay a little longer, I beg you. Can I ask you a last favor?

S: Please, don’t ask me for what I can’t give you.

H: Please, bring me my daughter. I beg you. I beg you. I want to give a kiss to my little Aurora. I want to say goodbye to her like I am to you. I beg you to let me see her one more time.

S: I just want you to remember what I always felt for you. I want you to know that I always loved you and that our daughter is the best memory of that love.

She kisses his hand and leaves.

Ester and Antonia tell Alcides to leave again. Antonia says that she curses the day the Medina brothers came into their lives. Alcides apologizes and says he only came to talk to Soledad. Michelle says that this isn’t a good time and he should leave.

The would-be treasure hunters, Eloisa, Rebecas and Paquito have a falling out that results in a cat fight between Eloisa and Rebeca.

Dr. Max asks Dr. Dan what he is doing there at such a late hour. Dr. Dan explains that Lucas has had a heart attack. His health is not good and the hospital is not well supplied. He needs Dr. Max’s expertise and equipment. Dr. Dan introduces himself to Arturo as the son of the eminent Dr. Ernest von Chirac.

Soledad comes to see the judge. He asks how her father is. She says that he is in a delicate condition but getting better. The judge asks why she came. If she has come to ask for mercy, it’s too late. Soledad says that Hugo is the father of her child. Isn’t there any way that Hugo could be saved from hanging? Couldn’t he serve a life sentence? The judge replies that the only thing that can save Hugo is Boris. But Boris seems to have vanished from the face of the earth.

Lassie and a woman find Boris. He begs her to help him. She asks what happened and Boris says that he fell into a ravine. He passes out and the woman goes for help.

The judge tells Soledad that Boris’ escape proves that he was complicit with Hugo in the attack on Marina. Soledad says that she doesn’t believe Hugo would try and kill someone. The judge replies that actions have consequences and the prisons are filled with men who claim they are innocent. He excuses himself. Soledad asks permission to bring her baby to say goodbye to her father.

Hugo says to himself, “I don’t care if I die, Soledad. I prefer death to living without your love.” He recalls her telling him that her heart has no forgiveness for him. He says, “I don’t expect your forgiveness. I only wish that you pity this man who loves you so much and bring me my daughter.”

Dr. Max, Dr. Dan and Arturo play a little cat and mouse game. Arturo says that he saw Dr. Dan helping Lucas at the trial. Doctors are always helping people. He could never be a doctor. Dr. Max asks Dr. Dan if he has been lurking around here. Dr. Dan says that he doesn’t understand. He has explained why he came. He found the door open and … Dr. Max says he thinks Dr. Dan was spying on him. Dr. Dan says that Dr. Max seems nervous and preoccupied. Is there something he should know? Dr. Max says that he doesn’t like unexpected visitors or people spying on him when he is working in his laboratory. Dr. Dan sees the hook and asks what it is doing in his laboratory. Has someone in San Marino lost a hand?

The result of the cat fight is that the treasure hunters will do it Rebeca’s way. Rebeca will use her friendship with Ester to get into the house and search. (After what Ester found out in court, that might not work out so well.) Eloisa warns her not to betray them.

Dr. Max takes the hook (garfio) from Dr. Dan and says that it isn’t a toy. Dr. Max says that he doesn’t like Dr. Dan and Dr. Dan says that he can’t imagine why. Dr. Dan’s self control is so good that Dr. Max concludes that Dr. Dan didn’t overhear him confess to the murder of old Dr. Chirac. He agrees to help Dr. Dan treat Lucas.

Michelle asks Andres if he has found out any information about Boris. Andres says no. He went all over but no one knew anything. Andres thinks Michelle is too trusting. The man was afraid and ran away. Michelle disagrees. She saw Boris and Hugo together after Boris’ wife lost her baby. They were like brothers, like her and Andres. Boris would not have abandoned Hugo. Someone made him disappear. Andres asks who could have done it. Michelle says that she asked Alcides. He denied it. She can’t tell if he was telling the truth but he seemed sincere. They have to find Boris. Hugo can’t be hanged.

Everyone thinks Soledad was with Lucas but she appears in the hall and says that she went to say goodbye to Hugo and she is bringing Aurora to Hugo’s cell. Ester says that she will not permit Soledad to bring her daughter into the prison. Hugo doesn’t deserve it. Soledad replies that Ester has no moral authority to tell her what to do. Has she forgotten what Ester told her about her father? Ester is impactada. Antonia wants to know what Soledad is referring to. Soledad says that she prefers not to talk about it. Dr. Dan arrives with Dr. Max. Soledad asks Dr. Dan to save her father. He says that he will do it. They can all go home. In the morning, he will give them the news that her father is saved. Soledad asks Michelle to go to the prison with her. They take the baby and leave.

In his cabaña, Alicdes is snacking again. He says that he told Hercu-less to keep an eye on Arturo. Why is he here? Herc says that he can’t find Arturo. He hasn’t come home for two nights. Alcides tells him to find out where Arturo is staying. Herc almost tells Alcides that he didn’t kill Boris but stops himself. Alcides tells Herc not to be concerned about what happened with Boris. Alcides gave Herc a wrong order and Herc carried it out. It’s ok. Herc leaves.

The campesinos who found Boris say that he is not doing well. He must have fallen into the ravine near where the woman found him. The woman asks if they should call the police. The man says yes. First thing in the morning, they will call the police and have Boris taken away before he wakes up. He might be a wanted criminal.

Margot brings Arturo dinner and apologizes for leaving him earlier. She says his dinner is nothing special. She never learned to cook. Arturo replies that she has other skills. He starts to caress her but stops and says that maybe she is grossed out about by sleeping with a one-handed man. Margot says that she has seen worse. He tells her to strip. He wants to have sex with her to prove that she isn’t disgusted by his condition.

Dr. Dan and Dr. Max have saved Lucas’ life. (It looks like they did surgery - a bypass operation maybe? Dr. Max brought a heart lung machine from his lab?) Dr. Dan proposes a toast. He has put some drug into Dr. Max’s glass. They drink. Dr. Max says that he has to go. Dr. Dan says that Dr. Max has no idea what is in store for him.

Before they get to Hugo’s cell, Soledad stops and tells Michelle that the reason that she brought her was that she wants Michelle to take the baby to Hugo. Michelle says that Hugo will feel worse if she isn’t there. Soledad says that she already said goodbye to Hugo. Soledad can’t bear seeing them together for the last time. Michelle asks Soledad not to make her do this. Soledad says that she has spoken to Hugo and told him that she can’t forgive him. It was horrible because even though her heart is full of pain, she can’t forgive him. Soledad begs Michelle to help her. Michelle says that she understands. Soledad leaves.

The guard says that Hugo has a visitor and that the judge has permitted that his cell door be opened. Michelle comes in with the baby. Hugo smiles and takes Aurora and makes baby talk. He says, “Come to papa. My little baby. How beautiful you are.” He asks Michelle about Soledad and Michelle says that Soledad didn’t want to see him again and asked her to bring the baby. The credits roll.

Tomorrow: Hugo is hanged?

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/21 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-22-08 05:06 PDT

Boris saves Hugo in the nick of time and Dr. Max goes over the edge

Hugo thanks Michelle for bringing the baby. He tells her that he doesn’t blame Soledad. He understands her pain. Michelle says that Soledad isn’t well. She told Michelle that they had said their goodbyes and it would be better not to be together now. “She’s right,” says Hugo, “I only needed to say goodbye to my daughter to die in peace. I’m sorry I couldn’t cure her catalepsy. Life is so ironic. All my life, catalepsy had me on the brink of death. Then, just when my daughter is born, you two arrive, cure me and now I’ll die on the gallows. But my daughter… My first catalepsy attack didn’t happen until I was four or five. But Aurorita is so young.” Michelle assures him that Dr. Dan will find a cure. He has promised. “Of course he will,” says Hugo, (to Aurora) “You will be cured, precious. You will be cured. Your mommy will protect you and Michelle, Dr. Chirac and Boris, he’s a good man and Ursula.”

Michelle says that before going she wants Hugo to know that despite everything that has happened, she sees a good man in him. A good man who has made mistakes but… Hugo interrupts her. She asks him to let her finish because it is hard for her to say this. She says that although she knows that many people see Hugo as a criminal, she sees a man with a noble heart. She says, “All my life I have waited to find a man like you to start a family. It’s sad because when I thought I’d found him, I have to say goodbye to him for good.” Hugo kisses her cheek. He says goodbye to his daughter and the guards lock the cell behind Michelle.

Margot doesn’t want to have sex with Arturo. He thinks it is because she is disgusted by his handicap. She says no. She wants to change and she flashes back to her promise to Hercu-less to be only his. She tells Arturo that she is faithful to another man but that cuts no ice with Arturo. He wants sex. Margot runs out of the room.

Hercu-less is in search of Boris’ body to bury it so as not to get in further trouble with Alcides. He can’t find the body. He says that someone must have found Boris’ body.

It’s dawn. “The hour has come, Hugo de Medina,” says the judge. Hugo sits up. “I was expecting you,” he says. He is handcuffed and led out of the cell.

Lucas wakes up. Soledad, Ester and Antonia are all hovering around this worthless sack of sh*t saying that he will be fine while Hugo is going to be executed. Grrrr! Ester asks Soledad if she is going to the execution. “Why?” says Soledad, “Why did I fall in love with the wrong man, mama? Such suffering, such pain.” “You love him in spite of everything, don’t you?” says Ester. “I can’t avoid it,” says Soledad, “I know he is responsible for all my misfortunes (NOT!) but the day he dies a part of me will die too.”

The campesinos have called the police about the man they found.

Dr. Dan is calling Dr. Max from outside his house. Dr. Max wakes up. He can’t remember how he got back to his house the previous evening. Dr. Dan calls again. Dr. Max sees that the Cabinet of the Dead Wife (CotDW) is missing. He calls for his ‘Amada Eva’. He goes outside where Dr. Dan has suspended the CotDW over the cliff that Dr. Max’s house sits on. Dr. Dan tells Dr. Max that he gave him a tranquillizer last night so that he could steal the CotDW. He found out that Dr. Max keeps the body of his wife in there with the hope of reviving her some day (How on earth did he find out about that? It’s ridiculous.) Dr. Max tells Dr. Dan not to do anything to the Cabinet or… “Or what,” shouts Dr. Dan, “You’ll kill me like you killed my father?” Dr. Max is impactado.

Hugo is led to the scaffold. Everyone is there. Hugo says to himself, “Soledad didn’t come.” He sighs, “Soledad.” Hugo mounts the block, the noose is put around his neck. He sees Soledad. “I love you.” he says to her silently. She runs away.

Boris has disappeared from the campesino’s hut. (Yeah!!) The campesinos tell the policeman that the man’s name was Boris Monsalve.

The block is pulled away and Hugo is hanging for a few horrible seconds. Then we see a gun, a shot is fired that cuts the rope and Hugo falls to the ground unconscious. Consternation! The crowd parts. Boris is standing there with a gun. The judge orders the guards to seize him.

Dr. Max pretends that he doesn’t know anything about Dr. Dan’s father. Dr. Dan says that he heard Dr. Max confess to the murder to Arturo. Dr. Dan wants to know why. Dr. Max says that he had to. Old Dr. Chirac was going to help Soledad deliver her baby and he needed the baby to find a cure for catalepsy. Dr. Dan is horrified, “You were going to steal Soledad’s baby?”

Ursula is walking with Aurora in the garden. She says that Hugo must have been hanged by now. Soledad will be devastated and Aurora won’t have a father. Ursula hears a knock at the door. It’s Rebeca come to see Ester (kind of early for a social call and why isn’t Rebeca enjoying the spectacle of seeing Hugo hanged?) Ursula says that Ester isn’t home. She is at the hospital with Lucas. Ursula asks if Rebeca saw Hugo hanged. She says no, she doesn’t enjoy that kind of spectacle. She doesn’t want to go to the hospital to see Ester. She will wait in the house. (The baby kept grabbing Ursula’s earring – cute). Ursula agrees to let her wait. She goes inside to put the baby to sleep and Rebeca starts looking for a secret passage behind the patio furniture and in the flower boxes.

Antonia wants to know what Ester did to hurt Lucas in the past.

Boris says that he hopes Hugo is alive. Michelle runs over, takes the noose off Hugo and unties his hands. Hugo is alive. Michelle thanks God he was saved. It’s a miracle. Hugo asks what happened. Michelle tells him that Boris saved him. “Soledad?” asks Hugo. Michelle says that Soledad couldn’t stand to see him hanged and she ran away. She doesn’t know he is alive. The guards bring Boris to the judge and he can see that Hugo is alive and Boris is happy. The judge says that yesterday, Boris escaped to avoid testifying at Hugo’s trial and today he appears to prevent Hugo’s death. The judge demands to know who ordered him to fire. If he doesn’t answer, he will share the gallows with Hugo. Poor Boris is a mess but he manages to say that no one ordered him to shoot. He did it because Hugo is innocent. Lots of impactados looks in the crowd.

Dr. Dan says that doctors take an oath to save lives, not take them. Dr. Max says that sacrifices have to be made for science. Dr. Dan’s father had to die so that Dr. Max could save Eva. Dr. Dan breaks it to Dr. Max that Eva is dead and will stay dead. Dr. Max decides that the next person he has to kill is Dr. Dan. Dr. Max draws his sword, Dr. Max takes out his whip. He disarms Dr. Max but Dr. Dan lets go of the rope holding the CotDW and Dr. Max tries to stop it from falling into the abyss.

Antonia harasses Ester to tell her what Soledad was so mad at her about. Ester refuses. Ester says her only concern is having Lucas get better. Antonia says that she will find out the secret sooner or later.

Ursula sees Rebeca rooting around in the garden.

Hugo tells Boris that he knew his friend wouldn’t let him down. The judge asks Boris if Hugo is innocent, why did Boris escape from the courthouse instead of testifying at Hugo’s trial? Boris says that he didn’t escape. He was kidnapped and removed from the courthouse. The judge asks who did it. Boris looks at Hercu-less and flashes back to when he taunted Herc to shoot him. Herc said that he didn’t want to shoot him. Herc wanted Boris to run away but Boris said that he had to go back to San Marino for Hugo’s trial. Boris recognized Herc’s voice but then he fell into the ravine. Now we have Herc’s flashback to not wanting to lose Margot by getting blood on his hands and deciding to prove to Alcides that Boris was dead by getting a pig’s heart. The judge says that if Boris doesn’t answer that means he is hiding someone. Boris says that he didn’t see who kidnapped him. They put a bag over his head.

Dr. Dan tells Dr. Max to let Eva go. He has to face justice for what he has done. Dr. Max says no, they will go together and he and the CotDW go over the cliff. Dr. Dan is impactado.

Rebeca is still searching when Ursula comes up and says sweetly, “Señora Rebeca, if you tell me what you are looking for, maybe I can help you.” Rebeca asks if Ursula is insinuating that she was searching for something? “What were you doing then?” asks Ursula. Rebeca says that the house is a work of art and she was admiring it but Rebeca says that Ursula wouldn’t understand that. Ursula suggests that Rebeca leave. Rebeca says that Ursula is a spoiled servant and she will report her impertinence to Ester. When she is gone Ursula says that Rebeca was obviously searching for something. What could it be?

The judge tells Boris to tell the truth. He ran away because he was an accomplice to Hugo. Boris says that he wouldn’t have run away. He had nothing to hide. The reason that he is here is because he is the only witness to the fact that Hugo is innocent. Hugo never would have been capable of committing this atrocity. Michelle says to Hugo that Boris is saving his life. Eloisa tells Marina to run before everyone finds out she lied at the trial. The judge continues to cross examine Boris. He asks how Boris escaped from his kidnappers if he was hooded and bound. Boris repeats that he didn’t see his captors. He was taken to the edge of a ravine and pushed over. He fell to the bottom and passed out. His captors must have thought that he was dead. Later, he woke up in a hut in the forest. Some campesinos must have found him. When he woke up, no one was around so he made his way here as best he could. That’s the story. Arturo tells the judge not to believe Boris. This is all a story cooked up by Boris and Alcides to save his brother. They won’t get away with it because there is no proof of Boris’ story. Proof arrives. The campesinos show up and identify Boris as the man they found bound and hooded at the bottom of a ravine near their house. Arturo is really annoyed. He thought he had one Medina taken care of. Alcides tells the judge that Boris’ story has been confirmed. Since Boris was the only witness to what happened to his wife, Alcides says that there is just one question: why does he say that Hugo is innocent? Boris says he challenges Marina to tell her lie to his face. Hugo never pushed Marina. He is innocent. He swears this as a husband and as a father of the child he lost. The judge orders Marina arrested. Eloisa speaks up and says that she saw Marina run away when she saw her husband. Hugo says to the judge that he has proof of Hugo’s innocence. What else does he need?

At the hospital, Ester thinks something must have happened at the execution because Soledad hasn’t returned. Lucas wakes up again. Dr. Dan comes in and Ester says that he looks very strange. Has something happened? Dr. Dan says no. Antonia says, “He’s dead, right?” Dr. Dan looks like he has seen a ghost but Antonia is referring to Hugo, of course.

The judge orders an arrest warrant to be issued for Marina with the charge of perjury. (If there’s not going to be an execution, can’t the hangman take off his hood? It must be really hot under there.) The judge says that the death sentence on Hugo is cancelled and he is acquitted of attempted murder. The crowd that yesterday was calling for Hugo’s blood, now applauds. The mob is always fickle. Michelle says that justice has finally been served. “That means…” says Hugo. “It means that you are a free man,” says Alcides. Some people applaud. Arturo tries once more. He says that the charges shouldn’t be dropped until Marina testifies. Alcides says that Marina already testified and Boris refuted her accusations. The judge says that the proceeding is over. Everybody should go home. Alcides tells Hercu-less to go to his house. They need to talk. Hugo shakes Boris’ hand and thanks him for saving his life. “I was only doing my duty, sir,” says Boris, “even if it means that I lose Marina forever.”

Dr. Dan says that he doesn’t know what Antonia means. Antonia asks if Dr. Dan was in the plaza to see Hugo executed. Relieved, Dr. Dan says that he was tired after saving Lucas and he went home to rest. For some reason, Antonia seems to have taken a dislike to Dr. Dan and she points out that he doesn’t look like he has rested and he’s wearing the same clothes. Ester has to tell her not to be impertinent. Antonia thanks Dr. Dan for what he did for Lucas and says that she will go and to Dr. Max’s and thank him later. Dr. Dan smiles weakly.

Hercu-less asks Arturo where he is staying since he hasn’t gone to his house. Out of earshot, Margot is worried that Arturo is mad at her for refusing to sleep with him. She hopes that’s not what they are talking about. She leaves. Arturo asks who Herc is to ask him for explanations. Herc says that he is Arturo’s loyal servant and he is worried about him. Arturo tells Herc what he should be worried about is why Herc is never around when Arturo need him.

Alcides comes over to where Michelle and Hugo are standing. Michelle says that Alcides continues to surprise her. Again today, he behaved like a good brother. Hugo asks Alcides where Soledad is. Alcides says that he didn’t see her. He didn’t think she came to the execution. Michelle says that she already told Hugo that Soledad was there but ran away because she couldn’t stand the anguish. She doesn’t know that Hugo’s death sentence has been lifted. “She’ll find out soon enough,” says Alcides. To Hugo, Alcides says that they should talk. Hugo thanks Alcides for paying his debt to the investors. His assets now belong to Alcides. He will just take his personal things and books. Alcides asks Hugo, “How will you live if I have all your assets? Don’t be so proud, brother, accept my help.” Hugo thanks him again but says that it isn’t necessary. Hugo says to Boris that the least he can do him is take him to the hospital to be treated. Michelle says that Dr. Dan will cure Boris. Hugo thanks Alcides again and says that tomorrow he can take control of all his assets. “Good luck, brother,” says Alcides, “Good luck.”

Paquito tells Eloisa that his story will run on the first page of the newspaper. Too bad Hugo was saved from being executed. Eloisa says that Hugo has more lives than a cat. She is worried about Marina. When Eloisa told her to run, she was paralyzed with terror. Eloisa wonders where she is. Paquito says that it is Eloisa who should be worried. If the police catch Marina, Eloisa could be in big trouble if Marina blabs about how Eloisa coached her to accuse Hugo. Eloisa tells Paquito to shut up. Marina is probably far away. Rebeca comes in and Paquito guesses from her expression that she’s had no luck finding the treasure. Rebeca says that the servant at the Obragon house was watching her all the time and she couldn’t do anything.

Dr. Dan says that Lucas is out of danger. Ester thanks him. Antonia chimes in and, of course, has to mention Dr. Max, her very good friend. Dr. Dan wants to tell them something important in private. Naturally, he wants Soledad there as well but Ester says that she went to Hugo’s execution and hasn’t come back. He tells them to be calm. He says that Lucas is no longer in danger of dying but he will never walk again. (So? Will anyone notice?)

Alcides (drinking healthy glasses of water) ask Hercu-less how the hell Boris was in the middle of the Plaza. Herc starts to explain but Alcides interrupts, “Why did you tell me that you had killed Boris if he was alive? Whose heart did you bring me?” Herc answers that it was an animal’s heart. “An animal,” says Alcides without expression. He gestures Herc to come closer and whacks him with his cane. “You betrayed me,” says Alcides. Herc denies it. He thought Boris was dead when he fell into the ravine. “You lied to me, Hercu-less. I pay you to obey my orders, not to lie.” Alcides give Herc some money and says that he earned it. (It’s not clear if Alcides is terminating Herc’s employment.)

Antonia says it can’t be that her brother will be in a wheel chair for the rest of his life and it is all the fault of Hugo. Ester asks how this happened and Dr. Dan gives some ridiculous explanation. Dr. Dan looks around in surprise as Hugo comes in helping Boris. Ester says, “Hugo de Medina!” Antonia states the obvious, “You’re alive!” Ester and Antonia are impactadas, Dr. Dan looks confused, Michelle and Andres look pleased with themselves, Hugo looks innocent and Boris looks like he would really like to lie down. The credits roll.

Tomorrow: Soledad is missing.

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/22 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-23-08 05:26 PDT

Tragedy touches one of the Three Tesoro Trackers

The two Obragon witches yell at Hugo saying that he should be dead and that it was his fault that Lucas is paralyzed. Dr. Dan and Michelle have to remind them that they are in a hospital. Dr. Dan takes Boris for treatment. Hugo turns to get the hell away from Ester and Antonia when Michelle says to him that she is glad that things turned out better than he expected. Hugo thanks Michelle saying that she is a great woman. He says that he is devastated to learn what happened to Lucas. He asks Michelle to tell Soledad that he is alive. Maybe now she will talk to him. He leaves.

Alcides tells Hercu-less to take the money. Herc asks if this is a trick. Alcides says that he didn’t do what he was ordered to do but he tried. He didn’t betray Alcides. Herc says that he is sorry that he didn’t kill Boris. Alcides stops Herc from taking the money with his cane, “Your error saved my plan,” he says, “I forgive you because my brother Hugo wasn’t hanged but I warn you, not another lie, not one.” Herc takes the money and leaves. Alcides checks his pockets. He needs more money.

The Three Tesoro Trackers (TTT’s) (thank you Nancy) are complaining about their failure to find anything. Paquito is calm because, as he says to himself, he already has a fortune in the money he stole from the investors. He tells Eloisa and Rebeca that the plans for the Obragon house show that the treasure isn’t in the house, it’s outside. Rebeca says she wants to see the plans because she’s going to the house while everyone is at the hospital.

Ester asks Michelle if Soledad was with her in the plaza. Michelle says yes but she couldn’t stay to see the hanging. Michelle thought she had returned to the hospital. Soledad needs to know that Hugo is alive. Antonia suggests that Soledad went to the house to see the baby. Michelle and Andres leave to check there.

Hercu-less comes to see Margot. He’s come to tell her that he has enough money to buy a house just for them. They kiss. Margot says that she wants to his, only his. Of course, Arturo walks in on them. He says that now he understands why Margot wouldn’t be his last night, “So this is the creep who wants you just for him,” he says.

Eloisa and Paquito are making out. Eloisa asks Paquito thinks that Rebeca will find the treasure in the Obragon house with the clues that he gave her. He says, “Of course not. Do you think she’ll find it under a rug?” They are getting hot and heavy when Marina opens the door. Eloisa sees her and asks what she is doing here. Marina says that she has nowhere to go. Either they help her or she’ll tell the judge that Eloisa convinced her to lie about Hugo.

Rebeca is roaming around the garden of the Obragon house but she can’t find anything. She curses her dead husband. She hears horse neigh and hides. It’s Alcides. He goes right to the entrance to the treasure place and Rebeca sees him.

Eloisa and Paquito are trying to deal with Marina when the hangin’ judge calls and said he wants to speak to Eloisa. Somebody left the door open. Confusion reigns but Paquito and Eloisa leave Marina in the bedroom and go to see about the judge. Marina runs out of the bedroom and starts taking things out of a wardrobe to hide in it, I guess. She finds the money that Paquito stole from Hugo. A flashback to her confrontation with Boris is the proof. “So it’s true,” she says, “The investors’ money really was stolen from Don Hugo.”

Ursula is so happy to hear that Aurora’s daddy is alive (Aurora is playing with Ursula’s earrings again). She is also happy that Boris returned and saved Hugo. But she hasn’t seen Soledad and now Michelle and Andres are concerned that no one has seen Soledad since she was in the square. Soledad has disappeared. Ursula asks about Lucas and Michelle gives her the good and bad news – alive/will never walk again. Ursula says that Soledad will never forgive Hugo for this. Where could she be?

Marina comes to the amazing conclusion that either Eloisa, Rebeca or Paquito stole the money from Hugo. She hears Paquito and Eloisa returning and hides in the wardrobe. Then Paquito and Eloisa play a little comedy on the judge by receiving him with Eloisa in her underwear and Paquito made up and with a towel on his head. The judge is taken aback but pursues his inquiries. He wants to know if Marina told Eloisa anything about where she was going. Eloisa at first says that she has never spoken to the servant Marina but the judge has already been told that Eloisa was seen talking to Marina in the tavern.

Alcides goes into the treasure vault. He unhooks a string or trip wire that is stretched across the entrance to the vault. He flashes back to taking Vlad’s amulet and saying that he will always wear it. For some reason, Alcides takes the amulet off. He says that thanks to Vlad, he is the owner of an immense fortune. He will hire Dr. Max to find a cure for his niece’s catalepsy. He has to make Soledad love him as much as he loves her. Whatever it costs. Outside, Rebeca is already betraying her partners. She was Jeremias’ widow, the treasure belongs to her alone. She will wait until Alcides is gone, take what is hers and they’ll never see her again.

Arturo asks Margot if she is in love with Hercu-less. Herc signals her to say no and she does. Herc is a client like any other. Women like her don’t fall in love. Arturo tells Herc to get out. He has unfinished business with Margot. It’s a good thing Arturo can’t see Herc’s expression.

Michelle tells the Obragon witches that Soledad is not at the house and no one knows where she is. Ester says that Soledad was very upset. Where could she be? Ester wants to go looking for Soledad but Michelle says that she will do that. Dr. Dan is finished with Boris. Michelle asks how he is and Boris says that he is much better. Boris thanks Michelle. Michelle responds that it was Boris who helped Hugo. Michelle tells Boris that Soledad is missing. Boris will tell Hugo. The Obragon witches tell Boris to get out since he is Hugo’s accomplice. (Real charmers those two.) Michelle says that Dr. Dan looks exhausted. Is he ok? Dr. Dan says that he has something to tell her, something terrible.

The judge asks Eloisa what she talked to Marina about in the tavern. Eloisa says that Marina was afraid that she would be locked up if it was discovered that Hugo was impersonating his brother. Eloisa says that she counseled Marina that the worst thing was to run away. Paquito confirms that he was present during this conversation. Eloisa says that then Boris came to the tavern and spoke with Marina. The judge says that he will check that out and asks them to let him know immediately if they hear from Marina. The judge leaves. Eloisa says that they have to get rid of Marina as soon as possible. If she is caught and she talks, they’re lost.

Now we see what is going on in the treasure vault. The string is a trip wire for a crossbow. The vault is protected from thieves. Alcides leaves. Rebeca says that now it is time to collect her reward. After putting up with that old fart Jeremias, finally she is going to be an immensely rich woman.

Michelle asks Dr. Dan what he is so upset about. She thinks it has to do with Lucas’ treatment but Dr. Dan says no. Finally, he says that while everyone was at Hugo’s execution, he killed Dr. Max. Michelle is impactada.

Arturo wants Margot to put out, use her best skills and do exactly what he wants. Hercu-less is still standing there and Arturo orders him to leave. He does so reluctantly.

At the Hacienda, Hugo is collecting his stuff and having memories. He says to himself that Soledad will never forgive him especially now that her father is handicapped. How could he ask for her forgiveness? Boris comes in. Hugo motions him to sit down next to him and asks how he is feeling. Boris says that physically he is fine but, as Hugo knows, a broken heart hurts the most. It takes time to heal. Boris says that there is a huge gulf between him and Marina. He gives Hugo Michelle’s message about Soledad’s disappearance. Hugo says that she must be very upset about what happened to her father. He doesn’t thinks she wants to see him. Even if he wanted to help her, he can’t. Boris also tells Hugo that it was Hercu-less who kidnapped him from the prison. Boris concludes that Arturo was behind it. Hugo asks why he didn’t say so. Boris replies that Herc didn’t want to kill him. He doesn’t know why Herc didn’t obey Arturo’s order. Boris describes how when Herc told him to run away from San Marino, Boris recognized Herc’s voice. He fell down the ravine and before he passed out, he heard Herc say that he didn’t want to kill Boris. That is why Boris didn’t denounce Herc. Hugo concludes that it is Arturo who is behind all this. They will have to settle accounts with him.

Boris asks Hugo what he is going to do? Hugo says that he is ruined. He doesn’t have a penny. All his assets are now in Alcides’ name to pay the debts owed to the investors. Hugo says that he can’t keep Boris in his service. Boris is totally free to take any job he pleases. “No, Señor, don’t say that,” responds Boris, “I will never leave you. You supported me when no one else did. I have some money; it’s not much but it will support us for a while.” Hugo says, “You are a good person and a great man. It was my fault that I lost Soledad and it was also my fault that you lost Marina.” “No, sir,” says Boris, “She got lost on her own. She preferred to sell her soul to the devil.” “We have to start from zero,” says Hugo, “We have to start a new life. Are you sure you want to stay with me?” “I am your faithful servant, sir,” replies Boris, “We had some nice times in this house for which I thank you very much. Now it’s the moment to pay you back for all you have done for me. You can count on me.” They have a manly display of affection.

Paquito and Eloisa search for Marina after the judge has left. They find her in the wardrobe. Eloisa says that it was stupid of her to come to this house. What if the judge had seen her? She can’t stay here. Meanwhile Paquito is checking that his stolen money is still there and Marina is watching out of the corner of her eye. Marina says that she wants money. Eloisa says wasn’t what she gave Marina before enough? Paquito says that Marina is not in a position to threaten anyone.

Rebeca goes into the treasure vault. She is excited to see all the treasure and resolves to have it all for herself. She trips the wire and the crossbow fires an arrow into her stomach. She curses Alcides. No one can hear her. She will die here alone. Meanwhile, Alcides realizes he has left the talisman behind. He goes back for it and finds Rebeca. Alcides asks how she found this place? She says that she came to get what is hers. She is Jeremias’s widow, the treasure should belong to her. Now she is going to die. Alcides pulls the arrow out. Rebeca begs him not to let her die. He says that he won’t let her die but she has to promise not to say anything about the treasure vault. She agrees and Alcides says he will take her to Dr. Max’s. He carries her out. (Doesn’t anybody in the Obragon house notice all these comings and goings in their garden?)

Back at the endless scene with Arturo, Margot has lost her professionalism. Arturo thinks it is his handicap but she says that it her problem. Arturo asks if her problem is Hercu-less. Margot says no, Herc is just a client. Arturo responds that he is a client too, from now on he will be her only client.

Hercu-less is drowning his sorrows in drink and he flashes back to his happy exchange of vows with Margot after pond sex. Omar asks him what’s wrong. He looks like he’s seen a ghost. “I haven’t seen a ghost,” says Herc, “but I will soon.”

Dr. Dan tells Michelle about how he discovered that Dr. Max killed his father and what happened after that. Michelle asks how Dr. Dan discovered that Dr. Max kept his dead wife in a cabinet. Dr. Dan says that he never liked Dr. Max so he did some investigating. He swears that he didn’t want to kill Dr. Max but in the end, it was he who killed him.

Eloisa tells Marina that she can stay the night at the house and then they’ll find a safe place for her. Paquito pulls Eloisa aside and asks what she is doing. Eloisa says that she will ask Alcides for help in dealing with Marina. Paquito warns her to be careful. She leaves. Marina asks Paquito about the wardrobe and he says that it is his. He realizes that she found the money he stole from the investors.

I guess if Arturo has to wear a glove one hand, he thinks he has to wear one on the other hand as well. It looked pretty weird to see him caressing Margot with his good hand in a glove. Anyway, Margot thinks to herself that if she tells Arturo that she loves Hercu-less, Arturo will kill him. What should she do? (You fake it, Margot! Has love made you stupid? She’s a perfect match for Herc. in the intelligence department.) Arturo tells her to strip.

Hercu-less is drunk. He says that Margot told him she was going to change and along came Arturo and took what was his. His new boss hates Arturo and even if Alcides doesn’t tell him to, Herc says that he is going to kill Arturo like a dog.

Alcides brings Rebeca to Dr. Max’s but of course, Dr. Max isn’t there. Rebeca manages to gasp out the information that the treasure really belongs to Soledad because she is Jeremias’ daughter. Alcides is impactado.

The credits roll.

Tomorrow – Michelle goes for Hugo on the rebound.

Telenovela-World: Re: Por favor...un prqueño resumen!! [USA, 5/23/08] Author: Alba Marina (---) Date: 05-23-08 19:31 PDT

Hola Audrey,

Bueno Michelle le dice a Hugo que no puede encontrar a Soledad..el dice que sabe de un lugar..el va al parque donde se dieron el primer beso..ellos hablan y al fin otra vez Soledad le dice que esta feliz que el no murio pero que entre los dos no hay nada..ella lo sigue culpando por lo que el se paso por ALcides...por otros lados Rebecca murio..Alcides y Eloisa van a trabajar juntos.. Eloisa ya sabe que Rebecca murio y parece que le afecto!..los adelanted muestran a Hugo con Michelle y parece que Soledad los ve..o tambien Soledad se entera que su padre no puede caminar..

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/23 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-24-08 11:37 PDT

Hugo's return from the dead fails to touch Soledad's heart; Eloisa gets a fright and Arturo can't do it one-handed

Alcides repeats the important information that Rebeca told him from yesterday’s episode – Soledad is the daughter of Jeremias Montenegro, not Lucas de Obragon. Apparently in her death throes, Rebeca tells Alcides that Ester is a liar. “How so?” ask Alcides. “Before he died, Jeremias told Ester that Soledad’s future would be assured,” gasps Rebeca, “but the treasure belongs to me.” Alcides tells her not to talk. Rebeca wants to know how Alcides found the treasure but he says that doesn’t matter. She is not to mention the treasure to Dr. Max. Alcides says that he will be right back. He calls for Dr. Max and while he does, Rebeca dies. (Then there were Two Tesoro Trackers – I hope they both stay alive for a while. We lose the alliteration with One.)

Dr. Dan says that he feels like a murderer. Michelle tells him that he isn’t a murder. He’s dedicated his life to saving others. What happened was an accident. Dr. Dan says that he brought Dr. Max there. Michelle says that he didn’t intend to hurt Dr. Max. He did it to himself. He shouldn’t feel guilty. Dr. Max was obsessed with his crazy idea of reviving his dead wife. Dr. Dan didn’t throw him over the cliff, he did it himself.

More Arturo and Margot. (At least Arturo took off his gloves.) Uh oh, Arturo can’t get it up. The mind is willing but the body won’t cooperate. This has never happened to him before. He’s is a freak. Margot reaches out to him but he tells her not to touch him. Margot gives the tried and true, “It could happen to anyone” but Arturo says he doesn’t want her pity.

Hugo is packing up his stuff. He tells Boris that his parents hired tutors to educate him. Between them and a myriad of books, Hugo got a well-rounded education. He has to use that knowledge now to survive. Boris says that before he escaped from the reformatory and came to Hugo’s house, he was trained as a blacksmith. He could teach Hugo to work with metals. It’s a hard and humble profession. Hugo says that no job is hard or humble if it’s done with dignity. (Are you going to wear a leather apron without a shirt, Hugo?) Hugo asks Boris to teach him metal smithing. Michelle comes in to tell Hugo that Soledad is missing. They’ve looked everywhere.

The two Obragon witches are sitting with Lucas. He asks for Soledad. They say that she isn’t around. Ester says that Hugo barely escaped death on the scaffold. Naturally, Lucas is confused but Antonia says that it is too long a story to tell now. The upshot is that Hugo is alive but Soledad doesn’t know that. Lucas tries to get up to find Soledad but they tell him he is too weak. Lucas realizes that he can’t feel his legs. What has happened to him?

Michelle tells Hugo that Soledad ran away from the gallows when she thought Hugo was going to be executed. She doesn’t know that Boris saved Hugo. She is probably in an emotional state. Michelle asks if Hugo has any idea where she might be. Hugo flashes back to when they courted in a park. He says that he might know where she is and leaves.

Lucas asks what happened to him. Why can’t he feel his legs? The witches start to tell lies but Dr. Dan comes in and says that as a doctor, he has to tell the truth to his patients. Dr. Dan tells Lucas that he had a heart attack. It wasn’t his first one and he had damage from a lifetime of drinking (was that Hugo’s fault too?). He survived but there was brain damage that prevents a signal from being sent to his legs. “Does that mean I will never walk again?” asks Lucas. Dr. Dan says that he won’t lie to him – he won’t walk again.

Yippee!! Los Burques are back!! They are down on their luck – no food in the house, no job. There’s a knock at the door. Elena thinks it is the police come because they haven’t paid the rent in so many months but it is a lawyer with the will of Guillermo’s father. Guille and Elena are impactados.

Marina says that she won’t let them catch her. Paquito and Eloisa will turn her in. She gets the money out of the wardrobe. “You returned to me, You’re mine,” she says, “Now I can have the life I deserve.” She is moving to leave when Paquito asks her where she thinks she is going.

Arturo says that he is a freak, etc. He wants to kill Alcides for doing this to him. Margot tells him to relax and find his inner child. She is comforting him when Hercu-less come into the room. He’s drunk, of course. He says that is how he expected to find her. She never left off being a tramp (a “zorra” literally, a (female) fox).

Eloisa has come to the cabaña to find Alcides. She finds Rebeca’s body. “Alcides killed my Aunt Rebeca!” she says as Alcides comes up behind her.

Soledad is sitting against a tree in the park. Hugo comes up behind her and says her name. She looks around, “Hugo,” she says, “You’re alive.” “Yes,” Hugo replies, “I am alive, I’m alive, alive.” Soledad thinks that she is imagining things, “He’s not alive. I’m going crazy.” Hugo comes up to her, “I’m alive. Come, touch me. It’s me.” He kisses her hand, “It’s me,” he says. “It can’t be,” she says. “Boris appeared and saved me,” says Hugo, “He declared before everyone that I didn’t have anything to do with Marina’s accident. The judge let me go. I’m a free man, Soledad, free and innocent.” Soledad says that she always knew he was innocent of what happened to Marina. But the best thing is that my daughter will have her father.” “What are you saying, Soledad?” asks Hugo. “That I’m happy you are alive, Hugo but that you are not innocent. You are guilty of all that happened because you lied to me, you pretended to be your brother, you betrayed me and it is your fault that my father is in the hospital fighting for his life. No, you are not an innocent man.”

“You killed my Aunt Rebeca, Alcides,” repeats Eloisa. Alcides says that he didn’t kill her. Eloisa says that Alcides killed Rebeca because she found the treasure and now he will kill her. She becomes hysterical and Alcides has to slap her. He says that he didn’t kill Rebeca. She did find the treasure but she was killed by a trap he set for robbers. “Then the treasure does exist?” says Eloisa. “Yes,” says Alcides, “the treasure does exist.”

Paquito wants the briefcase back. Marina refuses saying that it doesn’t belong to him. It contains the money from the investors that Paquito stole from Hugo. Paquito slaps Marina and takes back the briefcase saying that this insolence will cost her dearly.

Hercu-less says that Margot betrayed him. She tries to get him to leave because he is drunk. On the way out, Arturo says that Herc has gone soft and fallen in love with a whore. Women like Margot don’t have owners. Herc replies that Margot is his woman. He pulls a knife and starts a fight with Arturo.

Hugo and Soledad in the park-

H: Soledad, what happened today was a miracle. Being here with you, looking into your eyes when not too long ago I was about to die. I think life has given us another chance.

S: I think life wants to give an opportunity but for you, not us. We don’t exist anymore.

H: Yes, we exist. Who are you fooling? The mere idea of never seeing each other again tormented you as much as me. Don’t lie. I saw it in your eyes, Soledad, when you came to the plaza to see my execution.

S: Sure, it hurt to think that I would never see you again because I thought that you were dead. The truth is that I cried and prayed a lot for you for God to forgive you and have compassion for all you had done.

H: But now I am alive, Soledad, I’m alive. We could have a second chance. Our daughter, you and me. The three of us.

S: You clearly haven’t understood anything. You ruined that chance because you pretended to be Alcides and I got used to living without you. You taught me to live without you. I don’t need you anymore.

The lawyer says that Guille’s father felt bad because his wife, Guille’s stepmother, mistreated him. He left his whole very large fortune to Guillermo but on two conditions.

Eloisa tells Alcides that if he has confessed to her that the treasure exists, then he is going to kill her. Alcides says that he isn’t a saint but he isn’t a criminal. The only person he will kill for is Soledad. For her, he will do anything. “What about the treasure?” says Eloisa. “All I’m admitting is that yes, the treasure is in my power,” says Alcides, “Only two people in the world know about it’s existence: your Aunt Rebeca, who is now dead, and now you. Or does anyone else know?” Eloisa lies and says that only she and Rebeca knew about it. “Are you sure?” asks Alcides, “no one else?” Eloisa says that Paquito was investigating it once but he thought they were tales her aunt had invented. Alcides flashes back to running into Paquito in the Obragon’s garden on the day of Hugo’s trial. “I’m sure that Paquito doesn’t know anything,” says Eloisa. Alcides says that they have concluded that only he and Eloisa know about it. He has to make a decision. Eloisa begs him not to kill her. Alcides says that he isn’t going to kill her. He isn’t a murderer. “Then what are you going to do with me now that I know your secret?” Alcides eats nuts.

Marina tries to escape from Rebeca’s house but Paquito drags her back in. He’s not going to let her testify against him.

Hercu-less pulls a gun on Arturo. Margot begs him not to shoot. Herc says that he didn’t want to be a murderer but Margot betrayed him. Arturo grabs the gun out of Herc’s hand and in the struggle Arturo’s glove comes off and Herc sees that he has lost a hand.

Hugo and Soledad:

H: Soledad, my love (amor mio). Don’t tell me that there is no hope for our love because that is worse than being dead. What good is life without you and my daughter?

S: When we said goodbye in your cell, I thought that I had made everything clear between us, Hugo.

H: But why? Because you can’t forgive me? I told you that I am sorry from the bottom of my heart (“hasta los huesos,” literally “to the bones”). Then, at least for now, give me some hope for the future.

S: That is part of the past. There’s nothing we can do.

H: All your family is very worried about you. They’re looking for you.

S: How did you know I was here?

H: Take a guess. We shared our first kiss in this park, do you remember? That’s why I thought you might be here.

S: I have to go. My father and daughter need me.

She turns to go.

H: And you? Why did you come here?

S: I wanted to change the last image that I had of you. I wanted to remember those happy times when we were together. But as I told you, it’s part of the past.

H: In my cell, you told me that you loved me.

S: It was true. I love the Hugo of my memories. But even if you’re alive, I want to be very clear. There is nothing for you in my heart. In my heart, you are dead, Hugo.

Alcides tells Eloisa that from today she will play his game without cheating. He will not tolerate betrayal. He says that Rebeca died due to her greed. Alcides starts to say something about the treasure but Eloisa hysterically says that she doesn’t want to know anything more, it’s too risky. Alcides says that Eloisa is still at risk. The situation with Marina is very dangerous. If she talks, many heads could roll and the first would be Eloisa’s. Eloisa says that is why she came. Alcides says that they have to do something about Rebeca and Marina. Things are getting complicated. Eloisa has the bright idea to hide Marina in plain sight as the Mysterious Lady.

Hercu-less asks what happened to Arturo. Arturo replies that it was Herc’s fault since he wasn’t around when Arturo needed him. Herc figures out this is why Herc hasn’t returned home. He doesn’t want his mommy or anyone to know he’s missing a hand. “Did you have an accident?” asks Herc. “Yes,” answers Arturo, “an accident called Alcides de Medina!”

Eloisa tells Alcides that she will handle Marina. Alcides says that he trusts her and she says that she trust him. She will play his game but she needs his protection. Alcides responds that nothing will happen to her. Alcides then says that they have to do something with Rebeca (she is lying in the chair but the front of her gown shows no sign of the arrow wound). Eloisa says that she couldn’t explain how she was wounded if Eloisa brought her body home. Alcides says not to worry. He knows who to blame her death on. Eloisa asks who is the lucky person but Alcides that she’ll find out when it happens. When she is told about her aunt’s death, she must pretend to be surprised. Eloisa agrees and Alcides tells her to leave. As Eloisa is backing out of the room, Alcides says, “Now you know I am not a killer, right?” Eloisa nods, “But if anyone finds out about this conversation and because of it, I lose the chance to win Soledad’s love, you know what I am capable of, right?” Eloisa swears to him that no one will find out.

Hercu-less is surprised. “Alcides de Medina is responsible for this?” he says. Arturo explains what happened in the gunpowder cabaña. Herc flashes back to Alcides telling him that he was wrong about Arturo being dead. “Now I understand everything,” says Herc. He tells Arturo that he understands why Arturo was so angry with him because he wasn’t there to protect him. Arturo leaves saying that he never wants to see Margot again.

The lawyer tells Los Burques that the first condition of receiving the inheritence is that they have to move to Guille’s father’s mansion in London. The second is that they have to have a child that bears the name Burque. “A Burquecito!” says Elena.

Lucas is asleep. The Obragon witches are sorry they told him the truth about his condition. “What truth?” says Soledad coming into the room, “Did something happen to my father?”

Hercu-less says that he isn’t a gentleman like Arturo but he doesn’t want sloppy seconds (“tampoco soy plato de secondo mesa,” literally, “I’m not a plate from the second table”). He blames Margot for breaking her promise not to be with anyone else. Margot says that she was with Arturo to protect him. But she says that nothing happened – Arturo is impotent. He tried but he couldn’t. Herc is impactado.

Boris says to Michelle that Hugo must be very sorry for what he did. He has tremendous love for Soledad. Michelle says, “Sometimes in love, we make mistakes. Mistakes that we pay dearly for the rest of our lives.” Boris says those are wise words. He loved his wife, Marina, deeply. He still wears his wedding ring. But his love blinded him to the resentment she had against him until it was too late. (Blinded is right, Boris. It was pretty obvious.) Hugo comes in. Michelle asks if he found Soledad. He says that she was where he thought she would be. Hugo sits down on the bed and sighs.

H: It’s all over. Soledad only has an immense hatred of me in her heart. She will never forgive me.

M: I’m very sorry, Hugo.

H: Now, I must go on with my life. Go forward.

M: Yes, that is the best thing you can do. When you fall, you have to get back in the saddle (“cuando uno cae, hay que aprender a levantarse,” literally, “when one falls, one has to learn to get get up”). And if you need help with anything, you can count on me.

Soledad tells Ester and Antonia that she saw Hugo but nothing has changed. He is dead in her heart. Dr. Dan looks guiltily hopeful. Dr. Dan tells her the whole Lucas is paralyzed thing again and Soledad is upset and embraces Dr. Dan. The credits roll.

Monday – Soledad sees Michelle on Hugo’s arm.

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/26 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-27-08 04:01 PDT

Margot leaves the tavern; Hugo leaves the Hacienda; Lucas leaves the hospital and Soledad leaves Hugo to Michelle

Soledad is devastated to learn that her father will never walk again. Obragon witch #1, Ester, feels it necessary to say that Lucas’ condition is Hugo’s fault. He has brought nothing but misfortune to their lives (would that include Aurora?). Even Obragon witch #2, Antonia thinks, this is not really the right time to make such a comment. Soledad says that she has already told them that Hugo is out of her life especially after this. Soledad begs Dr. Dan to help her Dad walk again. Dr. Dan says that he will start therapy but there are no guarantees. Lucas calls Soledad. He loves her. Soledad assures Lucas that he will walk again.

Alcides has taken Rebeca back to Dr. Max’s and it looks like hulking her corpse around is finally getting to him. Alcides apologizes to the absent Dr. Max but he is the only one who can be blamed for this. Everyone knows he steals corpses. It will be the perfect explanation for the authorities.

Hugo is ready to leave the Hacienda. Michelle says that she wants to help him. She has the means to help him get through this crisis. Hugo refuses politely. She can help him by finding a cure for his daughter’s catalepsy. Michelle replies that with Daniel’s help, they will find a cure. Hugo then says that he has something to tell her. He is worried about her safety. As she has seen, he has lots of enemies - enemies that would do anything to do him harm including preventing her from finding a cure for Aurora’s catalepsy. He asks her to believe him and not be afraid but her life is in danger.

Arturo is at home drinking. He says that he has to forget about Hercu-less and Margot and concentrate on his vengeance against Alcides, his brother Hugo, Soledad, their child and all of them. Gladis is glad to see him and says it is about time he thought of his mother. Arturo says that he isn’t in a good mood. His mother says that he’s NEVER in a good mood. All he does is think about vengeance and guns and killing people. When is he going to find a nice well-born girl and give her some grandchildren! Arturo screams at her to stay out of his affairs and to stop nagging him about grandchildren. Gladis goes off in a huff. Arturo asks himself what nice girl would want to marry an incomplete man like him who can’t even function in bed.

Hercu-less asks Margot if Arturo hadn’t been impotent, would she have slept with him? She has to say yes but Herc is her guy, her stud, etc. They start to go at it.

Michelle tells Hugo that she can defend herself. Anyway, Andres is like her brother. He takes care of her. Hugo tells her to be careful anyway. You never know when someone will attack you. Michelle says that she will be careful. She asks Hugo where he will go. He says that he doesn’t know. Michelle invites him to stay at her suite in the hotel, which is big enough for him and Boris. Hugo demurs but Michelle tells him not to be stubborn and make her beg him to accept her help. He accepts on condition that she treats it as loan that he will pay back every penny. She agrees. Boris says they are ready to go.

In the hospital, Soledad is with Lucas and she is crying again. She assures him that he isn’t alone. They are all here to help him. Dr. Dan comes in and says that Lucas can go home. Antonia says that she wants to thank Dr. Max for his help. Dr. Dan agrees nervously. Soledad thanks Dr. Dan for his help and there is some hand holding.

Eloisa returns to Rebeca’s house where Paquito is sitting on the terrace with Marina, the wanted criminal (Suppose the judge showed up again?). Paquito asks why Eloisa is making that face and Eloisa says it’s the only face she has. Paquito asks if she has spoken with ‘you know who’. He’s been waiting for her for a long time. Eloisa rushes past without a word and Paquito goes after her while warning Marina to stay put.

Margot quits her job at the taverna and leaves with Hercu-less.

Antonia comes to see Dr. Max. She calls to him that she hasn’t been coming to work lately because of family problems. She brought him some fruit and vegetables. She turns around and sees Rebeca’s body. Antonia is impactada.

Lucas leaves the hospital with his family and Soledad sees Michelle holding Hugo’s arm with a death grip strolling, smiling and talking with Boris following with the luggage. They exchange glances. Michelle says that only time can help them. Dr. Dan helps Soledad into the carriage.

Eloisa is pacing up and down saying that Alcides is going to kill her. Paquito appears and asks why she didn’t answer him and what did Alcides say? What is the plan? She says that didn’t see Alcides. Paquito wants to know where she has been then. Lately, she has been completely useless. She says that he is the one who is useless and she wants to be alone. Paquito says that he isn’t leaving until they solve the Marina problem. Marina appears and says that the judge is on the way to the house with the police. Marina assumes that Eloisa has turned her in but Eloisa tells her to hide, she and Paquito will deal with the judge. Paquito tells her to be quiet and no snooping.

Eloisa and Paquito receive the judge. He tells them that Antonia found the lifeless body of her Aunt Rebeca at Dr. Max’s. She had been murdered. (What happened to Inspector Duarte? Now the Judge does the investigation?) Paquito is impactado and Eloisa pretends to be impactada.

Los Burque tell the lawyer that up until now they haven’t had any luck in the heir department but they’ll get on it right away. The lawyer says that they will have plenty of time on the voyage to London. He has arranged their passage. Guille just has to sign a document accepting the conditions of the inheritance. Guille picks up the pen and tells Elena to pack their bags.

Hugo and Boris come to see Arturo. Hugo wants an explanation of why Arturo’s servant kidnapped Boris.

At the Obragon house, Lucas says his best medicine is his granddaughter’s smile. Dr. Dan is sitting right next to Soledad and he asks to hold the baby. Soledad talks to Ursula. She repeats again how her father will get better with Dr. Dan’s help. Ursula says that she heard Boris saved Hugo. Soledad says that it was a miracle but Hugo is dead to her (I’m getting tired of her saying that). He is part of her past. In addition to everything else, Hugo is responsible for her father being in that chair. She doesn’t want to hear about him. Michelle breezes in. She has something important to say to Soledad. They have always been honest with one another. When Soledad saw her with Hugo it was because as of today, Hugo and Boris are her guests. Michelle is helping Hugo since he is bankrupt.

Ester is in the garden. Alcides comes up and greets her. Charming as always, Ester demands to know what he is doing in her house. Alcides thinks she is confusing him with Hugo but Ester says that neither Medina brother is welcome in this house. Alcides says that he came to speak to her. No beating about the bush, he asks if Soledad is Lucas’ daughter or the daughter of Jeremias Montenegro. Ester is impactada. Ester says how dare he ask her that. Alcides says that he will be discreet and he mentions that they have made deals in the past that were to her benefit. In the name of those deals, he asks the question again. Ester replies that she was wrong in thinking he was the right man for her daughter. Alcides asks the question again and Ester demands to know who told him such a thing.

Soledad tells Michelle that it is great that she is helping Hugo. Michelle didn’t have to come and tell her about it. Michelle says that she wanted to tell Soledad because they have a great friendship and she wants to keep it that way. She doesn’t want Soledad to get the wrong idea. Soledad says that Michelle and Dr. Dan have been a blessing to her with the hope of finding a cure for her daughter’s illness. How can she repay that? As far as Hugo is concerned, she understands. He is sad, alone and bankrupt. Someone had to help him and it speaks well of her for doing it. Soledad says that she wants Michelle to know that there is nothing between her and Hugo. He is dead to her. She prefers to discuss this further in her bedroom.

Arturo says that he doesn’t know what Hugo is talking about. He didn’t order any kidnapping. Maybe this is another of Hugo’s tricks. Hugo says that it was Hercu-less who kidnapped Boris to keep him from testifying at Hugo’s trial. Boris chimes in and says that he didn’t see Boris because he was hooded but he recognized his voice. Boris says he doesn’t know why Herc didn’t kill him. Arturo repeats that he didn’t have anything to do with it but if he had done it, Boris wouldn’t be here now. That gets Hugo’s dander up. He says that maybe the servant isn’t a killer like the boss. Hugo gives Boris his cane and appears to be initiating a gunfight when Gladis appears and scolds him and Arturo like children.

The judge tells Paquito and Eloisa that Dr. Max is missing and is being sought in connection with the investigation. He leaves. Eloisa sheds crocodile tears but Paquito says that the killer was Alcides.

Ester refuses to answer Alcides’ question concerning the paternity of Soledad and he won’t tell her who told him. Alcides is asking Ester who gave her her house when Antonia comes up to report that she went to thank Dr. Max for helping Lucas. Dr. Max wasn’t there but Rebeca was. Ester says that after what happened at the trial, she needs to talk to Rebeca. They aren’t friends anymore. Antonia replies that won’t be possible because Rebeca is dead – murdered! (Do I have to say it?) Ester is impactada.

Soledad says that she wanted to talk to Michelle. She isn’t crying because of Hugo. Michelle says that she understands. You can’t stop loving someone overnight. Soledad says that Michelle must think she is an idiot for crying for someone who has hurt her so much. Michelle says that they are not tears of weakness – Soledad is a very courageous woman. “But one without strength,” says Soledad. Counselor Michelle says that it is normal for her to feel this way – first Hugo, then her father. It’s all been a terrible nightmare for her, for both of you. Hugo is hurting too. Michelle says to let time heal the wounds and they maybe they can forgive each other. Soldead says no. As far as is concerned, Hugo died the day of the hanging. If she doesn’t believe that, she will lose her mind. All she has are her memories of their love and her daughter, the fruit of their love. Their love doesn’t exist anymore and it shouldn’t exist anymore.

Gladis says enough with the violence. She tells Hugo to get out of her house immediately. Arturo tells her not to stick her nose in men’s business. “Then go kill yourselves in the street, “says Doña Gladis, “I won’t permit more violence in my house.”

“Between men, be very careful what you do,” says Hugo, “remember that no crime goes unpunished.” “You should know,” says Arturo (good one). Hugo tells Arturo not to mess with him or his or it will cost him dearly. Hugo leaves and Gladis makes a terrible face at Arturo. Arturo says Hercu-less better have a good explanation for why he kidnapped Boris.

Margot has ditched the bar girl feather and she and Hercu-less are having a happy picnic (near the pond?). Tomorrow he will buy her a house and she won’t have to work anymore and everything will be wonderful. (Sure it will).

Paquito tries to calm Eloisa down. He is sure that Alcides murdered Rebeca because she found the treasure. He asks if Eloisa is lying to him. Did she really not see Alcides? Eloisa hears Alcides’ warning in her mind. She says that maybe Alcides was involved in Rebeca’s death and that’s why he wasn’t there when she went to see him.

Alcides suggests that if Dr. Max has disappeared, maybe he was involved in Rebeca’s murder. Antonia says that Dr. Max wasn’t a murderer. Antonia asks what Alcides is doing there and Ester says that he came to inquire after Lucas and is just leaving. Alcides plays along and leaves. Antonia does not want to tell Lucas that Rebeca is dead. (it appears to start raining just as the scene ends).

Dr. Dan plays with Aurora and then gives her to Ursula to change. Dr. Dan tells Lucas how lucky he is to have a family. Dr. Dan would like to be a father. Lucas thanks Dr. Dan. Dr. Dan says that God willing Lucas will be walking soon. Lucas says not to waste your time on him. He should find a cure for my granddaughter. Dr. Dan says he can do both. Lucas says Dr. Dan is a great doctor and a good friend.

Soledad says to Michelle that she thinks Michelle loves Hugo. She repeats that she and Hugo had a great love but it’s over. Soledad wants Hugo to be happy and if he is happy with Michelle that’s ok with Soledad.

Ester says that Antonia is crazy. Lucas is bound to find out that Rebeca is dead. She was a friend of the family. Antonia flashes back to finding out that Rebeca was the Mysterious Lady and therefore Lucas’ lover. Ester asks Antonia what she is hiding. She is about to go inside and tell Lucas when Antonia blurts out that Rebeca was the ML and her husband’s lover. Once again, Ester is impactada.

Paquito wants Eloisa to get information out of Alcides but Eloisa says that it is too dangerous. Paquito returns to their main problem – what do they do with Marina? Eloisa floats the idea of disguising Marina as the ML. Paquito looks skeptical.

Ester doesn’t believe what Antonia says at first but then she remembers finding Rebeca’s hat in the ML’s dressing room. She asks why Antonia didn’t tell her. Rebeca became her best friend and confidant. Antonia says that she spoke to Lucas and he promised to stop seeing Rebeca. He regretted what he had done. Ester is outraged. She says that Rebeca kept visiting her and she told her all her secrets. She hopes Rebeca burns in hell. Ester is about to storm in and confront Lucas when Antonia says that Lucas just had a second heart attack and is depressed that he can’t walk and now Ester wants to kill him. She threatens Ester that if she opens her mouth, she will have to explain to everyone what she did to Lucas in the past that only Soledad knows about. Ester agrees to say nothing for now but one day she will speak to Lucas about the fool that he and Rebeca made of her. Antonia still wants to know what Ester is hiding from her.

Michelle asks Dr. Dan if he is feeling better about what happened at Dr. Max’s. Dr. Dan says that it is not easy to accept what happened. Michelle tells him how much she likes Soledad. He won’t believe the conversation they just had. The busybody Antonia wants to speak to Dr. Dan in private. She tells him about finding Rebeca’s body at Dr. Max’s. She was murdered. Antonia asks Dr. Dan when was the last time he saw Dr. Max.

Paquito thinks that disguising Marina as the ML is a ridiculous idea. Rebeca is dead; everybody will know. Eloisa asks who knew that Rebeca was the ML: Omar, Margot, Los Burque. Eloisa says that they can pay them. And Lucas, says Paquito and then agrees that he probably won’t be going to the tavern any time soon. Paquito has more objections: he is sure Marina can’t sing and she doesn’t have the style or elegance. Marina comes out and says that she has overheard and she won’t be arrested for pretending to be a woman who is already dead. Eloisa asks her what her solution is. Marina says give me my money and I’m out of here forever.

Dr. Dan asks what exactly Antonia wants from him. Antonia says that Dr. Max laboratory is all in order but he’s not there. Dr. Dan operated with him the night before. Did he say anything about going away? Dr. Dan says that they finished the operation at dawn and Dr. Max went home and he went to the hotel. Antonia recalls that when Dr. Dan came to the hospital the next morning, he hadn’t changed his clothes. Antonia asks Dr. Dan if he thinks a doctor can also be a killer. Michelle comes in and Antonia tells her about Rebeca. She is sure that all will be revealed when Dr. Max reappears. She leaves. Michelle asks Dr. Dan if he had anything to do with Rebeca’s death.

Alcides is meditating about the Dr. Max situation. When Dr. Max turns up, he will have to explain things to the police. Alcides says that he will try to help without arousing suspicion. Ester wouldn’t answer his question about Soledad’s paternity but if what Rebeca told him before she died is true, the treasure belongs to Soledad. Hugo comes into the cabaña. He says to Alcides, “You must be very satisfied. Everything is going as you planned.” The credits roll.

Tomorrow: Hugo and Michelle???

Telenovela-World: RECAP EPISODE 05.26.08 Author: jjablan (---) Date: 05-27-08 08:57 PDT

*** Soledad is un happy, she cry about her dad, he is confident to a wheelchair . Ester said that is all fault of Hugo d .M. She said that Hugo bring them only misfortune . Antonia said that now ‘s not time to say like that ….Soledad said that she already told that he is out her life specially after this. She turn to Daniel and ask him for help that her father can walks again . He said that he will start the therapy but there is not guaranty , he don’t like give them false hope. In that moment Luc call Sol and he ask her if she knows that he wouldn’t walks . Sol said that Dan will help him and God will give him back health .

*** Alc bring back Rebeca’s body to Max house . He said that everybody know that he steal corpses and he will be ask about this body .{ How A know that M isn’t back ? }

*** Hugo is ready to leave M. hacienda. Michele is there she told to Hugo that she will help him ,he can stay in her suite …… Hugo thanks to her and said that he needs her help in finding cure for his daughter . She said that She will help Daniel ……Hugo is worried about her safety , his enemies can hurt her ,her life is in danger..

*** Arthuro is back to his mom. He has drink and he said that he must forget Margot & Hercules. Now he must focus planning his revenge against Hugo ,Sol , Alc & his daughter . Gladis came and said that he is finally home . He said that he is not in good mood . She said that he is never in good mood , his head is full with war, enemies and guns . He need find a decent woman to merry ,from nobility ,someone from his rank ,she want grandchildren’s .He said to her : Shut up ,he is tired of her sing-song ,he want to be alone . Gladis leaves that room . When he was alone he ask himself which woman will be with incomplete man like him .

*** Herc ask Marg if Arth wasn’t impotent would she have to sleep with him . She said yes ,but nothing happened . She is his woman and he her man….

*** MIch said : Don’t worry Hugo I can take care of myself .I will be careful .Where you will live ? Where you will go ? My suite is big enough for you & Boris .

In that moment B came and said that everything is ready to leave ….

*** Lucas : Don’t cry Sol ,you are already suffered so much of me !

Sol : Dad ,we are here to help you , you are not alone .

Daniel said that Luc can go home but he need to follows his instructions .He will bring wheelchair now and help L to going home. Ester said him thanks ,and Fox said that they must tell thanks to Dr Max to .In that moment Soledad take Daniels hand and she keep between her hands and she said that she is thankful to him for all what he did .

*** Francisco enjoy Marina’s company . They are seating on terrace when Eloisa came .Fran ask his love ,what happened ,why she has face like that ? She said that is only face what she has. She walks in house .

*** Margot quit her job . She leaves with Hercules ..

*** Antonia take some fresh fruit to Dr Max . He wasn’t home and she saw Rebeca body’s in laboratory .

*** Daniel helps Lucas to go in the carriage . There is Ester and Soledad . But in that moment came Michelle with Hugo and Boris . They looks each others .Everything went good .Nobody kills nobody with his look .

*** Eloisa think how Alc will kill her .Fran came and ask her what is wrong with her ,why she don’t answer him ? What Alc is said and what he plan now ? She is scared and she will be alone . She didn’t saw him and she want to be alone now. He said that they must solve Marina situation .But Marina came and said that she saw Judge and police .She think that they coming for her , because Eloisa turned her in. Eloisa slap her and said ,she must shut up and hide ,and she will deal with them. She came outside to speak to Judge. Francisco is there to. Judge said that he is sorry that he come with bad news ,

Rebeca de M is dead, her body found miss Antonia in Dr Max house She was murdered . *** Authority said that Guillermo can sign that document of proof of having received the terms of the inheritance .For him is reserved first suite on the ship to London …

*** Hugo & Boris come in Medina residence …. { { I thinking how Hugo give everything to Alc , because he paid his debt ,but he never ask Alc for give him back that house that he give to Arth to paid his debt after he was buried alive . If he ask Alc then he wouldn’t be on street , Alc never give him back money that Boris give to people in san Marino to pay his debt }}…….Hugo ask Arth : Why his servant kidnapped Boris ?

***Obregon house . Lucas said that best medicine is smile his granddaughter. Ester said that she will make lemonade .Daniel ask if he can hold Aurora. Ursula ask Soledad how is she ? She said that Hugo is responsible for her father being in that chair . { I don’t think so } .In that moment come Michelle . She ask Lucas how is he ? She like talk with Soledad , She must say something very important. Hugo & Boris will be her guest .She helping him how when he is ruined .

*** Ester is in her garden .She take some lemon .In that moment come her ex son in low .She isn’t happy , all love what she has for him died .She ask him what he is doing there? He is not welcome .Alc said that she is wrong because he is not Hugo he is Alc. She said that she know but both are not welcome and she don’t want him around Sol.

He said that he want talk with her . He want know if Sol is Luc or Jer daughter. He will be discreet but he must know that. She said that he is rude and horrible man . She want slap him but he got her hand . She said that she is respectable woman and ask him who told him that horrible lie? { Her secret is no longer secret }.He said that he will know that because that is important for him. …..

*** Soledad said that Michelle has not reason to tell her about H&B . It’s great that she help them .Mich said that she want because there friendship .Soledad said that she is happy and grateful to her & Dan because hope for cure for her baby. She is happy that Mich help now to Hugo who is really sad, alone and bankrupt .{ I hope not for long }..

Sol : I want you to know that is nothing between me & H , he is dead to me . She said that is better if they talk in Soledad’s room. ..

**** Arth said that he didn’t order kidnapping of B. Maybe this is another trick of them. But if it had been him then B wouldn’t be here. B. explain to him that was Hercules his servant. To avoid that duel between A and H ,Gladis come and said that they don’t even think about pulling out guns in her house

**** Eloisa play that she is shock about news .Fran ask : Who kill her & Why ? Judge said that they are investigating and that they can’t find Dr Max .

Eloisa : He kill my Aunt ,you must catch him ! He has to pay what he did { don’t worry E ,Judge is right person }……..Judge & police leaves….

Fran said that was A.de M ….

*** Back to Ester & Alc . He said that he heard somewhere ,but she didn’t answer his question. She said that Sol is daughter her husband .Alc ask her who give her that house ?

In that moment come Antonia. She said that she visit Dr Max and she found dead Rebeca.

*** Sol said that she is not crying for Hugo . Mich said that she know that pain that she feel .She can stop loving someone overnight. Sol is steel love Hugo . Sol said that Mich think that she is dumb for crying over a man who hurt her ..Those aren’t tears of weakness just the opposite. Mich : You are one courageous woman .

S : But without any strength.

M : That is normal that you feel that way .First Hugo and now your dad .This is terrible nightmare for you Sol. For both of you .He is also hurting. Let time heal the wounds, maybe you can forgive each other then.

S: He died for me of the day of hanging . I will lose my mind if I don’t believe that. All that left of Hugo are the memories and my daughter the fruit of our love. But that love doesn’t exist anymore and shouldn’t { How many time she will said that ?}….

Arth : Mom don’t get involved in this ,that is between man ?..

Hugo : if you mess with my people again you will pay dearly ! ..Excuse me .They leave

Arth : So it was Hercules , he better have a good explanation..

*** Herc & Marg enjoy there love . He will buy house and she want work anymore .

*** Fran bring tea to Eloisa,. She ask him why he think that Alc murdered her Aunt ?

He : If she went to look for the treasure and if she found that , He obviously found her ,and kill her ..Eloisa is scared that he think that way .She drop that tea .Cup is broke .He said : Calm down Eloisa! It’s not like you . We cant bring her back. ………….Eloisa did you lie to me ? Did you see Alc ?

She said that she doesn’t .Maybe he has involved in Rebeca’s death and he wasn’t in house when she visit him .

*** Fox said that Max is missing .Alc said that if Max is gone that he might be involved .Fox said that Max is not murder .She ask Alc what he doing here ? Ester said that he come to ask about Lucas. Alc leave…

Ester said that Lucas will be upset about Rebeca’s death.{ you right Ester ,he will }..

Fox said that she can said nothing Lucas ,She was M.Lady and Lucas lover ,{finally is time for true Ester }She said that Rebeca was her friend ,she became her best friend & confidant .That shameless woman keep visiting her and she know her intimate secret .She wish that Reb burns in hell .I will tell him now that I know his secret ,

Fox :No he just has second heart attack .If you open your mouth you have to explain to me and everyone what you did in past that Sol know now.

Ester: Ok ,for now ,but I will tell him that I know what they did .

*** Back to Sol & Mich . They talking about Hugo . Mich : that she shouldn’t come ,that is rough for Sol .

Sol : You told me in park that you like Hugo ,but I think that is more then than .I think you love him which is why you helping him .

Mich : No ,you are confused now ?

Sol : I loved Hugo more than anyone else but ,we had wonderful moments but is over .It’s in past ,we will never have that back ,I want my daughter to have father who is happy . I know how noble you are maybe that is what he needs now ?

Mich : What are you saying Sol ?

Sol : You are incredible woman you deserve happiness with man you love …

{ I never saw two rivals that they love each other like Sol & Mich that all time they said : you love him take him ! Another said: no you love him take him . hm,hm, hm }..

**** Fran : Eloisa you needs to face Alc and take out him much as possible.

Eloisa : No ,if he find out about the treasure he will kill us ,

Fran : What about servant ?

She : Now when is Reb is not here let disguise Marina as the M.Lady .

He : Don’t be stupid !What people will think ?

She : Who know that Reb was M .L

He : Omar ,Burke ,Margot

She : we can pay them ..

He : Lucas know ,but he is sick ,,,,,,,{ Hercules know to }..

Marina come and said that she heard that , she will not pretend to be dead woman .

E : do you have better idea ?

M : Yes , give me money and I will leave this town for ever ..

**** Mich : Dan how you filing now after that accident with Dr Max ?

He : Thank you for asking .

She : Sol is great woman ,and I like her a lot . You can’t imagine what conversation we had …

In that moment came Ester & Fox . ….Ester.. Please , Ester …

Sol ask her mom : Are you alright mom ?

She : Yes but I ‘m tired ..

Fox think about Daniel when he said that he is tired . She said that she must talk to him ,is very important ,,and in private. They went to another room . She said that she want talk about Dr Max . She visit him but she found Rebeca dead in his laboratory .When he saw last time Dr Max ?

He : Why you ask me ?

She : He help you to save my brother .Did he said that he will leave town ?

He : No , he went home and I went to my hotel .

She : But you came back to the hospital wear same cloths next day . I cant believe he kill Rebeca. What you think about him ? Can Dr be an assassin ?

Michelle come to see or everything is alright .

Fox : R.de M. is dead .Max is disappear but I know that he is innocent .Please stay quiet .I don’t want my brother know that.. Daniel are you involve in death of Rebeca ?

*** The Cabin .Alc is there , he meditating :

Antonia found Reb body .When Dr Max show up he will explain to police what happen. I will see how I can help him without arousing suspicion. Ester didn’t tell me how she has that house . If Rebeca told me true that treasure belong to Sol .

In that moment Hugo come .

Hugo : You must be very satisfied .Everything going as planned ….

{ Tonight we will see why H visit his brother }…

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/27 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-28-08 04:57 PDT

Hugo takes a bath and Michelle gets an eyeful; Marina gets a new boss and Boris doesn't have a boss anymore

Hugo and Alcides:

A:You’ve got a noose mark around your neck but you are alive.

H: Don’t bother to pretend, Alcides. I don’t believe in your words and acts of kindness towards me.

A: You’ve become very distrustful, little brother.

H: I know you too well. Everything you did defending me at the trial was part of your plan.

A: What are you talking about? What plan? You and I entered into a gentleman’s agreement - a duel of love to conquer Soledad. Remember?

H: You’ve won. Soledad and I have parted forever. There can never be anything between us.

Marina tells Eloisa and Paquito again that she won’t pretend to be the ML. She just wants her money. Eloisa says that she won’t give her a penny. When Paquito tries to attack Marina, she incapacitates him and runs out of the house.

Hercu-less comes to see Arturo. Herc apologizes for what happened with Margot. He was drunk. Arturo says that he doesn’t want to discuss women. Arturo says that he knows it was Herc who kidnapped Boris so he couldn’t testify at Hugo’s trial. “On who’s orders did you do that?” asks Arturo.

Boris is negotiating with a guy holding a saddle to buy his business. The guy says that he will give Boris an answer the next day. Boris turns away and there is Marina. He grabs her.

Arturo asks Hercu-less the question again. Herc hears the voice of Alcides telling him that he must pretend to be working for Arturo and not reveal his relationship with Alcides. He replies that he kidnapped Boris on his own initiative. He wanted to do Arturo a favor because he knows that Hugo is Arturo’s enemy. Arturo says that he doesn’t believe it. Herc says that he made a mistake. He should have killed Boris but before he could do so, Boris fell into the ravine and Herc thought he was dead. Arturo tells Herc in future not to move a single finger without his authorization. Herc assents.

Dr. Dan tells Michelle that he wasn’t involved in Rebeca’s death. Michelle says that she knows that but Dr. Max is dead. How did Rebeca’s body get into his laboratory? Dr. Dan says that he has no idea. It’s all very strange. Michelle says that it is strange and dangerous. Hugo told her that they need to be careful. Dr. Dan says that Dr. Max certainly didn’t kill Rebeca. He promises to find out who did. (You’ve got a pretty ambitious list already, there Dr. Dan: find a cure for Aurora’s catalepsy; make Lucas walk again; conquer Soledad and now this.)

Hugo and Alcides:

A: Your big mistake was pretending to be me when I was away. That’s when your trouble started. You helped me.

H: Alcides, in any case, thanks for helping to save me. This isn’t a social visit. Here are the keys to the Hacienda. Now it’s yours.

A: Why are you so proud?

H: It’s not pride, It’s dignity.

A: Dignity is a very important word but you can’t feed yourself with it or put a roof over your head. You can’t even get a woman to sleep with you for it. Money buys dignity.

H: What you just said is precisely the difference between us.

A: Why don’t you just drop the pride (orgullo), little brother, (he holds up the keys to the Hacienda) ask me for them. I’ll give you back your keys and your Hacienda.

H: Never. I don’t want your pity or your charity (limosnas). Never.

A: Ah, Hugo, always such pride (he uses the word ‘soberbia’ here, which is the sin of excessive pride, as opposed to ‘orgullo’). It’s the winner that takes the prize. You remember? It’s been that way since we were children. This time, I’m the winner.

H: I congratulate you. Celebrate your triumph but you’ll never have the satisfaction of seeing me on my knees begging you for charity.

Boris tells Marina the obvious. The police are after her. “Then I won’t let you turn me in,” says Marina and tries to run away again. Boris grabs her. He urges her to go to the police with him. She can’t be a fugitive her whole life. Hugo will help her. Marina says that she doesn’t want anything from Hugo. Thanks to Boris and Hugo, her life is ruined. She says that thanks to Hugo her marriage is over. Boris agrees that the marriage is over. He found out too late that she was cold and unfeeling and betrayed him. His wedding ring means nothing to her. Marina tells Boris to give her regards to Hugo. Boris can rot in hell with him. She runs away with Paquito and Eloisa in hot pursuit. Boris holds his wedding ring for a second and then lets it fall to the ground. (Don’t you and Hugo need money? You shouldn’t just throw it away.)

Hugo and Alcides

A: You really wasted our parents’ inheritance. You blew it on your absurd vengeance on Soledad and the people of San Marino. And now you don’t have a cent (‘no tienes donde caerte muerto,’ literally, ‘you don’t have a place to fall down dead’)

H: Are you finished?

A: There you go again – arrogant. Always the most intelligent, the most educated. Don’t you ever change, Hugo?

H: Soledad will never love you more than she loves me.

Hugo leaves.

A: You’re wrong, Hugo, Soledad will love me much more than she loves you – whatever it takes (‘cueste lo que cueste,’ literally ‘cost what it costs’).

Dr. Dan tells Lucas that he has given Ester instructions for caring for him. Soledad thanks him with a hug. She hugs Michelle and reminds her of their conversation. Dr. Dan and Michelle leave. Ester is pensive but she says that she is tired. Lucas says that Soledad looks tired. He feels responsible for what happened (too right!) Soledad tells him not to worry. What had to happen did. Soledad tells Lucas that he was right; she has to get Hugo out of her life. She wants to go back to the past when they were a happy family (return to childhood, eh Soledad? You can’t go back.)

Hugo is taking a bath. He flashes back to Soledad telling him that he got another chance, not them.

Michelle tells Dr. Dan that from now on Hugo and Boris are her guests until they get back on their feet financially. Dr. Dan approves. He says that after he has a bath, he will go into town to investigate Rebeca’s death. Soledad tells him to be careful.

Eloisa and Paquito can’t find Marina. Eloisa says that they have to find her. “Enough games,” says Paquito. “We have to kill her.”

Marina is in the Hacienda. She thinks she can hide there for a good while. Alcides comes up behind her. Marina thinks it is Hugo but Alcides identifies himself. He asks what she is doing there. How did she get in?

Michelle comes into Hugo’s room without knocking and he is standing there wet and apparently naked. She is impactada (of course!).

The busy, busy, busy judge comes to see Lucas. Ostensibly he is there to tell Lucas about the return of the money to the investors in the mine, but he reveals that Rebeca has been murdered. Lucas and Soledad are impactados. Lucas looks like he having another heart attack (we wish!). The Obragon witches are obviously hiding something and Soledad wants to know what’s going on. (No happy families, Soledad. That’s what’s going on.)

Michelle says, “How embarrassing!” and turns away. She asks him to forgive her. She shouldn’t have come in. She didn’t know he was there. A towel comes into view. Hugo says, “Did you want to tell me something, Michelle?” She keeps peeking over at Hugo. Michelle stammers and says now is not a good time.

Alcides asks Marina how she got in. The door was locked. Marina doesn’t answer his question but says that she thought no one was in the house and she could hide there. Alcides asks why she accused Hugo of trying to murder her and causing a miscarriage. Marina says that it is too painful to think about. Alcides says that Hugo is capable of many things but murder isn’t one of them (unlike you, Alcides) or did he really try to kill Marina? Marina says that she lied. She hates Hugo because he destroyed her marriage to Boris. She begs Alcides not to turn her in. Alcides says that he is moving into the Hacienda and he needs an efficient employee.

Meanwhile Eloisa and Paquito are outside the Hacienda still searching for Marina. Eloisa is sure that Marina is in the Hacienda and she knows how she got in – like Eloisa, she knows the secret passages. She and Paquito head for the entrance.

Soledad asks her mother what is going on. She can’t understand why Lucas is so upset and Ester, supposedly Rebeca’s best friend, is taking the news calmly. Ester says that she has to tell or she will explode. She says that Rebeca wasn’t her friend, she was a fake and she was Lucas’ lover.

Michelle is fiddling with her hair nonstop. She asks herself what was she thinking to go into Hugo’s room without knocking? Hugo comes in a dressing gown. Michelle babbles about how embarrassed she is and how she had just come from talking to Soledad… Hugo tells her not to feel bad. Next time, he will lock the door so it won’t happen again. Hugo asks after Lucas, Soledad and his daughter. Michelle gives quickie reports on Lucas and Aurora: doing better/very cute and then says that she and Soledad talked. She flashes back to Soledad telling her that she can make Hugo happy. Hugo asks if she is ok since she stopped talking. He says that she doesn’t have to tell him what Soledad said. He just wanted to know if Soledad is ok. In future, he won’t ask about her so that he can get her out of his heart. Hugo thanks her for inviting him to stay in her suite and asks if she is ok. Michelle says that she is just a little tired. It’s late. She turns away. Hugo stands there bemused.

“Then you won’t turn me in?” Marina asks Alcides. Alcides says that he is offering her a job. Besides, Hugo owes him some favors. He can ask him to withdraw the charges against her. Marina says she would be eternally grateful if he did that. Alcides asks Marina if it was her idea to accuse Hugo of attempted murder or did someone suggest it? Before she can answer, Paquito and Eloisa come running down the stairs. They are muy impactados to see Alcides.

It’s all secrets out at the Casa Obregon. Lucas confesses to Soledad (the only one who doesn’t know) that he had a relationship with Rebeca and he makes excuses such as his drinking and fights with Ester. Not to be outdone, Ester tells Antonia (the only one who doesn’t know) that she had an affair with Jeremias but she assures Soledad that Lucas is her father. Soledad says that all this time she thought her parents loved each other.

Alcides looks at the keys to the Hacienda. He says that it is apparent that there are secret entrances to the house. How did Eloisa and Paquito get in? Paquito does not answer this question either. He says that he was, then changes the verb the present tense, is pursuing a fugitive. Alcides says that Marina works for him now. Eloisa and Alcides play a little cat and mouse game. Eloisa says that if Alcides is thinking of protecting Marina, he should be careful, she is accused of a serious crime. Paquito chimes in that Marina is a liar. “I bet she convinced you of her innocence?” Paquito continues. “You should be careful,” says Alcides to Eloisa, “I heard your Aunt Rebeca was murdered.” Eloisa says that they all should be careful. You never know who will stab you in the back. Alcides says that he thinks Eloisa and Paquito are lying. Marina pipes up and says that she heard Paquito tell Eloisa that Alcides had killed Rebeca. Dirty looks are exchanged.

Soledad tells her parents that she grew up and became a woman in what she thought was a happy family but it was all a big lie. Did her parents ever love each other? She wanted to go back to the happy family she remembered from her childhood but it never existed. Lucas says that it can exist if there is forgiveness.

Michelle has a dream about Hugo coming in and kissing her. She says that loves Hugo a lot but she knows that Soledad loves him too, even if she says that she doesn’t. What is she going to do?

Soledad and Antonia leave Lucas and Ester to talk. Antonia says that she has been wearing a mask all her life too. She was afraid to love and have a child. Ester and Lucas have a wonderful child, a home etc. What more could they want?

Boris tells Hugo that he saw Marina today. She appeared out of nowhere. Hugo says that he thought she had left San Marino. Boris thought so too but it isn’t so. Boris says that he tried to get her to turn herself in and told her that Hugo would help her but she took off running. Hugo says that he noticed that Boris isn’t wearing his wedding ring. Boris replies that he took it off and threw it down in front of Marina. He didn’t think Hugo had noticed. “There are many things I notice that I don’t mention,” says Hugo, “You are my only friend, Boris. I care about what happens to you. If you want to find Marina and fight for her, you can count on my support.” Boris says that he could never go back to Marina after all she has done to him. “Boris,” says Hugo, “we need to start again; you without Marina and me without Soledad. We need to rebuild our lives.”

Paquito tells Alcides that Marina is a liar. He says that we all know that she accused Alcides’ brother of trying to kill her. Marina repeats her statement that she heard Paquito says that Alcides killed Rebeca. Eloisa tries to get out of the situation by suggesting that Paquito mentioned Alcides as part of a general discussion of who might have been responsible. Paquito picks up the hint and says that as a journalist, he has to consider all the possible suspects of a crime. Alcides asks Eloisa what she thinks. She says that Alcides couldn’t possibly have been the killer since she was with Alcides when the crime occurred (how could she know exactly when Rebeca was killed?). Paquito is surprised to hear this. Eloisa says to Paquito that she is sorry but she lied to him about being with Alcides.

Let’s just say that Ester and Lucas resolve their problems. Lucas does say that he believes Ester that Soledad is his daughter. It is just too boring to go into details. Soledad comes out and they are all happy.

Alcides sends Marina out. He asks Paquito and Eloisa why they would think that he had anything to do with Rebeca’s murder. He barely knew her. What proofs to they have against him? Paquito flashes back to a conversation where Eloisa says that if Alcides finds out that they know Rebeca was looking for the treasure, he will kill them. Alcides asks why Paquito doesn’t answer. Paquito says that everyone knows that Arturo and Alcides are the two most violent guys in town. Alcides says that he didn’t kill Rebeca. Eloisa says that people say bad things about Alcides but she knows that he didn’t kill Rebeca because she was with him and besides he had no reason to do so. Alcides says that he has changed and is different person now. He asks them to leave.

Boris tells Hugo that he will hear tomorrow whether the town blacksmith will sell them his business. Hugo asks if Boris thinks the guy will sell. Boris says that he doesn’t know but if so, tomorrow he will teach Hugo the art of metalworking. “You are true friend,” says Hugo, “You became the brother that Alcides never was. Don’t call me sir and master anymore. From today, I want you to call me Hugo.” Boris says that he doesn’t know if he can after all these years. Hugo replies that precisely because of those many years of loyalty and faithful service, he wants Boris to use his given name. Boris agrees but he has a hard time saying it.

Paquito is irritated that Eloisa lied to him about seeing Alcides. He is also concerned about what Marina might tell Alcides. Eloisa doesn’t understand his concern. To himself, Paquito says that he is concerned that Marina will tell Alcides about the money he stole from the investors. To Eloisa, he asks who could have killed Rebeca if it wasn’t Alcides?

Alcides observes to Marina that the Hacienda is almost empty. She says that it was the investors coming to get their money from Hugo. Marina asks Alcides if he knows about Paquito and Eloisa. Alcides says that he has taken care of the problem. They won’t bother her if she doesn’t bother them. Marina is happy that they won’t turn her in. She says that she doesn’t know why he is helping her but she is grateful. She leaves and Alcides says she shouldn’t thank him. You have to keep your enemies close (‘a los enemigos hay que sentarlos a comer en la misma mesa,’ literally, ‘you have to sit down to eat with your enemies at that same table’)

Next morning Alcides is having furniture moved into the Hacienda. Hugo comes in.

A: Thanks for coming, little brother, you are very punctual. I asked you to come for two reasons. First, to give you this. (He holds out a set of keys.) Take them, they’re the keys to the cabaña in the forest. Use it whenever you want.

H: I told you I don’t want your charity.

A: (putting the keys in Hugo’s pocket) That’s your problem. You decide.

H: You said that you wanted to tell me two things. What is the second one?

Marina announces that breakfast is served. She and Hugo are surprised to see each other.

H: What is that woman doing here?

A: She is the second reason that I wanted to talk to you.

The credits roll.

Tomorrow- Hugo becomes a blacksmith!

Telenovela-World: Summary of 5/28 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date: 05-29-08 05:17 PDT

Is it ok to have sex with someone else if you are thinking about your true love all the time?

Hugo and Alcides:

H: Alcides, you can’t have that woman in your house. She is a fugitive. Because of her I was almost hanged.

A: I know, brother, but I think she regrets blaming you for her accident. In fact, I can assure you that she is sorry for what she did. Don’t you think we should give her another chance?

H: I don’t believe a word you say.

A: Hugo, please, you’ve always been known as a man with a good heart. This is your opportunity to show it. Do you want this poor woman to spend the rest of her life in jail? Is that what you want? Or do you just want to get back at her?

Lucas tells Soledad that he will give her the money he is receiving back from the mine investment to use as she wishes. He knows it isn’t much but now that he can’t work… (He worked before?) Soledad says that she will take care of her family. She is going to look for a job today. Ester says that she can sew and Antonia wants to help too. (What a big, happy family.) Soledad says that everything will be fine.

Dr. Dan tells Michelle that now he can dedicate himself to finding a cure for catalepsy and save Soledad’s daughter. He also wants to help with Lucas’ therapy. Michelle says that will keep him close to Soledad. Whenever he mentions her, his eyes sparkle. Dr. Dan says that right now Soledad is wounded but he hopes in time that she will consider him. He says that Michelle can’t imagine how much he adores Soledad and her cute baby. Michelle says that she is happy for him. Dr. Dan asks Michelle how it goes with Hugo. She says she has mixed feelings, she is scared and embarrassed but she adores Hugo. She is about to tell Dr. Dan about seeing Hugo in the altogether the previous evening when the world’s hardest working judge appears. Dr. Max’s body has been found and the judge understands that Dr. Dan was the last person to see him alive.

Hugo and Alcides:

(Marina listens from hiding.)

A: Brother, what is happening to you? It’s up to you whether this woman spends the rest of her life in jail. Ok, don’t do it for her. Do it for me. I’ve done you some favors, right? I didn’t let them imprison you when you stole my identity. I defended you in the trial and paid off your debt to the investors so they’d leave you alone.

H: I knew your favors would cost me. Alcides, I didn’t ask you to do anything for me.

A: So you’re going to turn her in?

H: Never again will I hold a grudge. I learned a life lesson. That woman was in my service for years. I thought she was faithful and loyal and look what she did. You decide what to do with her. I’ll speak to the judge and have the charges dropped. But for the record, tell her that I’m not doing this for her, I’m doing it for Boris. It was he who saved my life and it’s he who is saving her life now. I don’t want Boris to suffer knowing that she’s in jail.

A: Thanks brother. Have a good day.

Alcides says to Marina, who is still hiding, that she owes him her life and he likes to be paid back with loyalty. He’s out of nuts. “Are you listening, Marina?” says Alcides.

(All during this scene, the bird that sounds like an Eastern Phoebe was singing in the background.)