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Telenovela-World:  Summary of 6/1 [USA, 6/2/08] episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   06-03-08 05:29 PDT

     Hugo gets 5 minutes with the baby and gets 45 minutes of abuse from the Obragons; Alcides fires Eloisa

     Antonia is checking out the bag of money when Ester comes in. She asks where the money came from. Antonia says that Ursula was playing with the baby and found it and doesn’t know where it came from. Ester knows – it’s a gift from God – a miracle from heaven. Antonia says that being poor is driving Ester crazy. They can’t just take the money. They don’t know where it came from. Ester says that the bag of money was on Soledad’s bed – they should ask Soledad about it. Aurora seemed very interested in the money as well.

     Soledad comes into the living room and Ester says that Ursula found a bag of money in her bedroom, where did she get it? Before Soledad can answer, Hugo follows Soledad into the room.

     Hercu-less ask what Alcides plan is to confront Arturo. Alcides says that he will be ready in case Arturo attacks him but he has something much more important to do. Herc says that he can’t stand around doing nothing (‘no me puedo quedar de brazos cruzados,’ literally, ‘I can’t remain with crossed arms’). Arturo took his woman. Alcides gives fatalistic advice: “If she’s meant to be with you, she’ll be in your arms soon.” He will help Herc rescue her and Herc will be responsible for Alcides’ security and for taking letters to Eloisa. Once again, no need for letters. Eloisa appears. Alcides says, “I’ll have to order those secret passages in the house shut.”

     Gladis continues to abuse Arturo for bringing Margot into her house. What will she says to ladies who come over for tea? Arturo replies that if the ladies who come for tea know that Margot worked in a tavern, it’s because they were there too, which makes them as shameless as Margot. Margot laughs and Gladis asks how Arturo can talk to her that way – she’s his mother. Gladis says that she won’t tolerate this disrespect. She will get Hercu-less to get that woman out of her house. Arturo tells her that the traitor Herc now works for Arturo’s worst enemy – Alcides de Medina.

     Hugo politely says good evening to Ester, Antonia and Ursula. Ester says its isn’t a good evening for her because he has come back to their house. Soledad says that they have already discussed the situation. Antonia says that’s true but they still don’t like having Hugo in the house. Hugo says that it their right. Soledad says that there should not be any more confrontations. Ursula asks what they should do about the bag. Soledad doesn’t understand who could have left a bag of money on her bed. Ester suggest that is was someone who wanted to bribe them so he could wander around the house. They all look at Hugo.

     Eloisa tells Alcides that she couldn’t wait around so see what he had done to Dr. Dan. She is a nervous wreck. Alcides sends Herc out to patrol the estate and to keep himself armed and ready in case of trouble. Eloisa asks what happened between Arturo and Herc. Alcides says it doesn’t concern her. Eloisa asks if Alcides killed Dr. Dan. Alcides says that he can’t kill him right now. He just got engaged to Soledad and if Dr. Dan died now, he would be converted into ‘Saint von Chirac.’ Eloisa takes credit for advising Alcides not to kill Dr. Dan in the Obragon garden. Alcides says that he was enraged when he saw Dr. Dan kissing Soledad but now he can’t act on impulse like he did before. He flashes back to meditating with Vlad. Eloisa asks if he is telling her the truth or is trying to make her believe that he is an angel from heaven.

     Margot tells Arturo that he behaved like an angel is defending her from his mother. Arturo says that he did it to annoy his mother. He is sick of her stories about the family’s noble ancestry. He tells her that ‘abolengo’ is when a family has illustrious ancestors like the Linares. Margot giggles and says Arturo says beautiful things and in spite of what he has done, she thinks he is a good man. Arturo asks how she can say that since he forced her to leave her man and work here. Margot replies that she knows that he will let her go when he calms down. Arturo says that won’t happen. Herc has to pay for his betrayal. Arturo asks how much Margot loves Herc. Margot says that she loves him a lot and even if Arturo keeps her here in this house of ‘abolengo,’ she will continue to love Herc. Arturo asks if Margot told Alcides that he was impotent. She says that she did to prove that nothing happened between them and that’s why she knows that Herc won’t try and hurt Arturo.

     On his rounds, Hercu-less spies Marina taking a bubble bath out on the lawn. He seems most appreciative of the view.

     Boris is leaving the forge. He picks up the jam and flashes back to Ursula bringing it to him. He tries some of the jam and flashes back to kissing Ursula.

     Ursula says the person who left the money must have come in through the window of Soledad’s bedroom. “Like a thief,” says Antonia, “but instead of taking money, he leaves it there to blackmail us later.” Hugo asks how they could consider him capable of such a thing? Ester says that he is capable of many things. Hugo points out that he doesn’t have any money. He lost it all. What he makes in the blacksmith shop is barely enough to live on. Where would he get that kind of money? He says that he would never enter their house without permission, much less go in Soledad’s bedroom. Soledad says that she believes Hugo. “Yes,” says Ester, “We believed in him before and look where it got us.” Antonia tells Soledad to wake up. Hugo has only brought problems into her life. “Enough already!” says Soledad. She says there is only one person who could have put that quantity of money in her bedroom – Michelle. “Or Alcides,” suggests Hugo.

     Ester is ready to believe it was Alcides. She says that evil last name is in their house again to harm them. Soledad says she will take the bag to Alcides tomorrow and demand an explanation. He can’t just come into the house when he wants to. Hugo points out that he has no proof it was Alcides. That was just his speculation because everyone knows Alcides is a millionaire. Soledad is sure that it was Alcides but she is creeped out that he came into her daughter’s room. He shouldn’t come into the house without permission. Ursula takes Hugo to see the baby. Soledad says, “It really was Alcides.”

     Eloisa tells Alcides that she doesn’t like it that he distrusts her. They are allies. She has a right to know what he’s doing. Alcides says that she has no rights. He has given her money for months to help him win Soledad’s heart and he hasn’t gotten anywhere. Eloisa says that she tried. She never missed an opportunity to say how great Alcides was but Soledad doesn’t want anything to do with him. Alcides says that she was supposed to become Soledad’s confident and help him win her heart and now von Chirac has just proposed to her. He wants to know what she has done for him in all this time. He asks her to give him one reason why he should continue to pay her, one reason.

     Arturo tells Margot that she shouldn’t have told Hercu-less about his personal problems. Herc will go and blab about it to everyone. Margot says that she told Herc about taking care of his wound after Dr. Max killed himself and he hasn’t blabbed about Arturo losing his hand so why should he talk about the impotency thing. Arturo says maybe so. Margot has helped cure him and one day he will make her his. Margot says that if he keeps thinking about it, he will never be able to do it. Gladis knocks on the door. She is looking for Margot. Arturo says that she isn’t there but Gladis says that she has looked everywhere else. Arturo asks why she is looking for Margot. Gladis says that if Margot is going to be a servant in her house, she wants to teach her the rules. Arturo tells Margot that she will have to face the wicked witch (‘la bruja del bosque’, literally, ‘the witch of the forest’). Margot says that she is used to being insulted by women like Arturo’s mother. Arturo says that at least is mother is letting her stay. He tells her to wait a few minutes and then go find Gladis.

     Hercu-less continues to enjoy the view of Marina bathing. She realizes he is there and asks what he is doing. He says he is looking for Alcides. Marina stands up in the tub covered only with bubbles and says that she heard Herc told Arturo and she and Herc were having an affair. Herc says that is true but it was a lie to protect Alcides. Herc leaves.

     Ester asks in the nastiest way if Hugo will come to visit the baby every single day? Soledad says that she doesn’t know and not to ask her anymore. Antonia asks how Alcides came into the house and went directly to her room and no one saw him. Soledad recalls that it isn’t the first time that happened. When the investors searched the house, Alcides snuck in without anyone noticing. Michelle comes in. Soledad asks if she came because she knew Hugo was there. Michelle says that she knew Hugo was there but that isn’t why she came. Maybe this isn’t a good time. Soledad says that she wants to ask her a question: she didn’t happen to leave a bag of money in Soledad’s bedroom?

     Hugo, obviously not holding the real baby, says that his daughter is so beautiful. Does she know that she has the prettiest eyes in San Marino? She is as beautiful as her mother and very soon she will be cured and will live a life like the rest of them – a normal life. Hugo thanks Ursula for telling him that his daughter was ill. She says it was nothing. Lucas comes into the room on crutches and is impactado to see Hugo. Ursula takes the baby out to bathe her. Hugo starts to say something to Lucas but he says that they have nothing to talk about. Everything has already been said. “Please,” says Hugo, “Let me take advantage of the fact that we are seeing each other after the trial. Don Lucas, I want to apologize. It’s my fault that you couldn’t walk for a while.” Lucas hobbles forward and asks if Hugo thinks that this is walking? If so, he accepts Hugo’s apology. Hugo thanks Lucas for letting him see his daughter. Lucas says that it is better if he goes back to his room. Hugo says that he knows that nothing will change Lucas’ opinion of him but he wants Lucas to know that there’s not a day in his life that he doesn’t think about the damage he caused to Lucas and his family. He asks Lucas to believe him.

     Michelle says absolutely not. Breaking into someone house and leaving bags of money like an intruder isn’t her style. Soledad says that is what they thought. Michelle says that besides she has offered Soledad her help many times and Soledad has always refused. Antonia says that Hugo was right. It must have been his brother Alcides. Michelle is surprised. Ester says that one brother breaks in and the other asks permission to come in – they are at the mercy of these criminals. “How shocking!” says Antonia (¡Qué horror!)

     Michelle says that she doesn’t like Alcides at all. Soledad is right not to trust him. Soledad asks why she says that. Did something happen? Michelle tells Soledad about how Alcides looked at Dr. Dan when he was treating Aurora. . Soledad says that she has seen that look many times. Michelle says that if looks could kill, Dr. Dan would be dead.

     Eloisa says that she did all she could to make Soledad consider Alcides. Alcides says that she didn’t do enough. Eloisa asks what she could have done? Every time she mentioned Alcides name to Soledad, she reacted as if he were the devil. It’s not her fault that Soledad doesn’t like Alcides. Alcides says that it is her fault. She should have done something and now Soledad and that ‘medicucho’ – stupid doctor – are engaged. “What should I have done?” says Eloisa, “told her that Daniel is a monster after he saved that old man, Lucas? After he miraculously helped him walk again? And if that weren’t enough, he’s looking for a cure for that brat’s (mocosa) disease!” Alcides raises his hand to her. He says that the child she calls a ‘brat,’ is his niece. “You’ve dug your own grave,” Alcides says to her, “You’ve shown me in one second that you won’t help my plans. You’re fired (Estás despedida). Eloisa is impactada.

     Dr. Dan is sleeping. He dreams of Soledad telling him that he is the kindest man she has known in her whole life. They embrace. He tells Soledad that she is the most beautiful woman he has known in his whole life. They kiss. Hugo comes in and says that Soledad will never be his because her heart belongs to Hugo. Soledad asks Dr. Dan to forgive him but Hugo is right. Her heart has always been Hugo’s. Hugo turns into Alcides. Dr. Dan says that he’s not going to let him take her away. He has been waiting for him. They go for their guns and Alcides shoots Dr. Dan. Dr. Dan says to Soledad that Alcides shot him but if she leaves with Hugo, he’ll die of a broken heart. He kisses Soledad again and Alcides shoots him again. Dr. Dan wakes up. He says that he has to calm down. It was only a nightmare or was it a warning from his conscience?

     Gladis finds Margot dusting. Gladis asks where she was and Margot says that the house that is so full of her family’s heritage was very messy. Gladis wastes no time. She gives Margot a uniform that she must wear whenever she leaves her room. She is not to make eye contact with any of the guests. She should greet the guests by bowing her head. When she hears the bell, she should come immediately. Other than that, she is never to leave her room. Margot says that the uniform is out of style but Gladis says that she has to wear it anyway. Gladis is expecting guests for breakfast and Margot should behave as if she were a lady. Gladis says that Margot especially is never to go to Arturo’s room. Gladis says that she know that women like Margot get themselves pregnant to get to her money. Margot thinks that if Gladis knew that her son was impotent, she would die.

     Poor Hugo. His castigation by these Obragons never ends. Lucas tells Hugo to look him in the eyes. Lucas says that if Hugo is here, it is because of his granddaughter and that’s the only reason. Hugo thanks him for the opportunity. Lucas says not to thank him but to thank Soledad. She fought for him. Hugo says that he understands. Lucas says that he is going to speak to Hugo, man to man. He is going to tell Hugo what hurts him the most. He won’t say it in front of his daughter because he doesn’t want to cause more problems but what hurts him the most is his dignity. He is now a man who lives in shame. He is supported by the women of his family. Hugo says that he would like to help him.. Lucas tells him to shut up. Doesn’t Hugo understand? Lucas is a kept man (un hombre mantenido), a man with no strength after the heart attack that Hugo caused. “You would have preferred that I died on the gallows, that day, right?” says Hugo. “No,” says Lucas, “I would have preferred that you had never met my daughter.” He hobbles out.

     Soledad tells Michelle that Hugo saw her wearing the ring that Daniel gave her. “You were wearing it when he arrived?” says Michelle, “Does that mean you’ve accepted Dr. Dan’s proposal?” Soledad says no, she was thinking about it and trying on the ring and at that moment, Hugo came. “And now you feel bad,” says Michelle. Soledad says that she doesn’t know how she feels; she’s confused. “You are confused about your feelings for Hugo?” asks Michelle. Soledad says no, there is no doubt about her feelings for Hugo. That’s not the problem. She is confused about her feelings for Dr. Dan. She knows he is a wonderful and good man but she is not clear about her feelings for him. “I can imagine,” says Michelle.

     Soledad asks Michelle how she is. Michelle says that she is fine. Soledad tells Michelle that she knows that she left the laboratory when she didn’t feel well. Soledad asks if Michelle is upset that Soledad told Hugo that he could come to the house. Michelle denies that. It’s just that she saw Soledad, Hugo and the baby as a family and had a moment of confusion. Soledad and Hugo are united by circumstances and feeling that, all of a sudden… Soledad says that Michelle knows very well that there can never be anything between her and Hugo. Michelle says yes but sometimes the head and the heart can’t reconcile their differences. Michelle says that she thought of leaving San Marino. Soledad replies that Hugo told her that. Michelle is surprised. Soledad says that she is glad Michelle changed her mind. Michelle says that she isn’t sure that she has completely given up he idea of leaving. She told Hugo that she would stay on condition that their relationship didn’t hurt Soledad. Michelle asks Soledad if she thinks it is possible that she and Hugo could be happy without hurting Soledad. Soledad doesn’t answer and Hugo comes in. He didn’t know Michelle was there and asks her (politely) to leave so that he can talk to Soledad. She says it is no problem. She has something to do. She leaves saying how much she admires Soledad.

     Eloisa says that Alcides can’t end their relationship. He asks why not. She says that she knows all his secrets. Alcides says that she is referring to Jeremias’ treasure. She will tell everyone that he has it. Eloisa tells him not to give her ideas. Alcides says that she is about to cross the line. If she does, she will have to hide but he will chase her to the end of the world and kill her. Eloisa asks for another chance. Alcides says why. She can’t even find out who Soledad’s real father is. Eloisa says that she needs more time. She can’t just ask Ester something like that. Eloisa tries sex. She says that she will give Alcides a massage. He is so virile, such a man. He asks if she’s finished. “No,” she says, “I want to give you everything you want. Just ask me.” “Perfect,” responds Alcides, “I want you to leave my house.”

     Paquito tells his girls that the inauguration of his place is tomorrow and he is desperate for a pianist. In any other place, there would be a line of people willing to do the job but in San Marino – nobody. The girls suggest that Paquito play himself and he tries but it is not a success. He says this is a disaster. He has less than 24 hours and he says that he doesn’t know what he will do but he will find a pianist even if he has to look on the bottom of the ocean.

     Antonia tells Ester that she put an ad in the paper about giving piano lessons. She asks Ester if she thinks anyone in San Marino will be interested. Ester says that there are many cultivated and educated people in San Marino and playing the piano is an important social link. She should get many offers. Lucas comes in. He says that he ran into Hugo in his own house.

     Margot says that the maid’s uniform is so ugly. She flashes back to when Herc almost called her a prostitute and contrasts that with a flashback to Arturo defending her from his mother’s insults. She says that Arturo has done for her what Hercu-less never did. Arturo defended her in front of his mother. Then she asks herself what is she thinking. She says that the uniform is horrible. It needs some alterations before Gladis’ morning visitors arrive.

     Lucas says that Hugo was with his daughter when Lucas was in Soledad’s bedroom. Antonia asks if Hugo was rude to him. Lucas tells her to calm down. Lucas says that it was he who said a few things. The Obragon witches say that Hugo deserved everything he got. Ester says that if it were up to her, Hugo would not set foot in her house. Lucas says that Hugo is a changed man. Ester asks why Lucas says that. Lucas replies that after all the damage that he has done, Hugo has become a different person. Lucas says that he can see it in the way Hugo looked at him and the way Hugo talked to him. Lucas says that Hugo isn’t the same. He’s not the same. It’s clear that the Obragon witches don’t agree with these sentiments but at least for now, they don’t say anything.

     Alcides is escorting Eloisa out of the house. He says that he doesn’t want to see her again. Eloisa says that he can’t throw her out like a dog (perro). Alcides says that she didn’t help him with his plans. Michelle is listening to this from behind a giant vase of flowers. (How did she get in?) Eloisa says that she and Alcides had an agreement and he can’t break it. Michelle asks herself what plans did Alcides have? Eloisa says that Alcides promised to share the treasure with her. Alcides tells Eloisa that if she says a single word about his secret, she knows what will happen.

     Soledad and Hugo-

     S: You should have left with Michelle.

     H: I need to clarify some things. Soledad, I swear to you by the most sacred thing to me, my daughter, that I didn’t sneak into your house and leave that money in your bedroom. Please, I need you to believe me.

     S: I believe you. Even if you’ve deceived my heart many times, I believe you.

     H: Thank you. Now, I would like to ask you for another favor.

     S: What?

     H: (he reaches into his jacket and takes out a small wad of money) That you accept my help. (he laughs) It’s not much. I’m just starting with the business but every little bit helps (‘algo es algo,’ literally, ‘something is something’). I’m sure it will help. Please Soledad, don’t reject it. I know your family needs it. I want to help (colaborar). Use it for things our daughter needs. Besides, my business will do well. In the future, I will be able to bring you more. Soledad doesn’t answer. (But unlike Alcides, Hugo is clearly making points here.) The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Dr. Dan shows up inopportunely.

    

Telenovela-World:   Summary of 6/3 episode from the CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   06-04-08 04:53 PDT

     Michelle overhears some things she didn't want to know

     Hugo and Soledad:

     H: You’re crying. These months without you have been a living hell.

     S: Hugo, please don’t make this more difficult than it already is. You need that money as much or more than we do. Keep it.

     H: Listen, you yourself told me that I only had to support myself. While you have to support your family and my daughter. Your poor father can’t work. Soledad, go ahead and hate me but please take the money. It’s not much but you can use it for things for our daughter.

     In comes Dr. Dan (bad timing). He says that he is sorry that he came without notice but he couldn’t sleep. He went for a walk to think and ended up here at her house. He is saying that he needs to see Soledad when he sees Hugo. Hugo says good evening.

     Alcides tells Eloisa that she opened her mouth and told someone that he had the treasure of Jeremias Montenegro under his control. You opened your mouth. Eloisa says that he can’t kill her. What happened to this new man who doesn’t like violence? Alcides says that he isn’t a killer but if she pushes him, she will see his bad side. “So you killed my Aunt Rebeca,” says Eloisa. (Michelle reacts to hearing this.) “You lied when you told me that she sprung a trap while hunting for Jeremias’ treasure.” Alcides tells Eloisa to get out. Eloisa says that she wants her money. She did what he wanted. She became Soledad’s best friend so that she could fall for him. It wasn’t Eloisa’s fault that Soldedad is not interested in Alcides.

     Dr. Dan says that he thought that Hugo had left. He’s sorry. Hugo says that he came to see his daughter. He has no other business in this house. Hugo wishes Soledad and Dr. Dan good night and thanks Soledad for everything. Hugo leaves. Dr. Dan says that he shouldn’t have come. He’s sorry. Soledad says quite the contrary, she is glad that he came. She hugs him. Hugo sees this before he leaves.

     Michelle, still in hiding, says to herself that Eloisa is a traitor. She acted like her and Soledad’s friend on the orders of Alcides. Alcides tells Eloisa that he won’t give her any money and to get out of his house. Eloisa says that Alcides won’t get his way. She knows that he wants to kill Dr. Dan. When he doctor’s body turns up, everyone will know that he did it. Michelle is impactada. Alcides says that he knows that one is not supposed to hit women but he won’t listen to another word. Eloisa looks abashed and leaves. Alcides locks the door to the house and takes the key. As he goes upstairs, he says that he can’t believe that he allied himself with that crazy witch. Now Michelle is trapped in Alcides’ house!

     Margot has tried on the maid’s uniform. She says that it is horrible. She finds some things that look that they are made of gold (in a maid’s room? No, we see later this is Arturo’s room where Gladis told her not to go). Arturo comes in and asks if she has spoken with his mother. The things are medals that Arturo won in the war. Margot says that Arturo never told her about that. Arturo says that he followed in his father’s footsteps. They were both heroes in the war. Margot says that sounds like a fairy tale.

     Here we go with the Obragon witches. Ester tells Lucas that she can’t believe he feels compassion for that man that nearly killed him. Antonia chimes in that Ester is right. Lucas tells them to be honest. Hugo wasn’t the only one to blame for what happened to him. He had been drinking that day and it was his second heart attack. Lucas says that he is responsible too. Ester maintains that Hugo was the only person responsible for what happened. Lucas tells them that he has stayed awake many nights thinking about what would have happened if Hugo had been hanged because of him. Ester says that he only the said the truth and Antonia chimes in to say that none of it was his fault. Lucas says that it isn’t a question of fault but it didn’t help to say what he did at the trial. He asks Ester and Antonia if they believe in their heart of hearts that Soledad and Hugo will ever stop loving each other. The witches can’t say yes.

     Hugo flashes back to finding Soledad wearing Dr. Dan’s ring. He flashes back to hearing Soledad say that she will take the bag of money to Alcides and demand an explanation.

     Dr. Dan says that Soledad has nothing to explain to him. He knows that Aurora will be a link between her and Hugo for the rest of their lives. He shouldn’t have come over without letting her know. Soledad says that she is glad he came. It was the perfect excuse for Hugo to leave. Dr. Dan asks if Soledad is ok and she says that she feels like she has an empty place in her heart. But it will pass. Dr. Dan says that he doesn’t like to see her suffer. He wants her to happy. She says that she can’t think about anything now. Dr. Dan leaves. Ursula comes up with the baby and says that sometimes love hurts but Soledad has to be strong, very strong.

     Michelle is panicking. She says that she has to get out of the house. If Alcides finds her, she is done for. She uses her earring to try and pick the door lock. All of sudden, there is a knock at the door. It’s Hugo come to see Alcides. Michelle hides. Alcides comes downstairs. Alcides asks what Hugo is doing there so late. He hopes he hasn’t come for the chamber. That can wait until morning. Hugo says that came to talk to Alcides about what he did today in Soledad’s house. Alcides looks surprised.

     Margot pins the medals on Arturo. She says that he looks very handsome. “Sure,” he says, “the handsome, impotent, one-handed man of San Marino.” Margot has a fantasy that Arturo, in his military uniform, is telling his mother that he will be married in a few days. His mother says that her dream has come true at last. Arturo introduces Margot as his future wife but Gladis calls her a slut and tells her to get out of her house. Margot comes back to reality and goes to sleep in the servants’ quarters. Arturo wishes that his medals were good for something even if it is just getting revenge on Alcides and his whole family.

     Hugo and Alcides:

     A: Would you like a drink?

     H: No, thank you.

     A: It’s your favorite liquor.

     H: Thanks but no.

     A: Fine. What do you say that I did in Soledad’s house?

     H: You left a bag full of money in Soledad’s bedroom.

     A: I did that? I don’t know what you’re talking about but I’m surprised that Soledad received you after what you did.

     H: Listen, Alcides, I went to see my daughter. That’s how I found out about the bag. Don’t lie to me, I know it was you.

     A: How can you be so sure? Did someone see me? Do you have any proof?

     H: You entered that room the same way you did when the investors came to lynch me. I don’t understand how you did it. How did you get access to Soledad’s bedroom without anyone seeing you? I’m warning you. You can’t go into Soledad’s room whenever you want.

     A: Calm down, calm down. Let me remind you that I am three minutes older than you. Some respect is indicated. The love you feel for Soledad is undeniable. Just like for me. Even in a hundred years, you couldn’t stop loving her. Am I right? (Michelle closes her eyes in sadness) Did you check out about Soledad and that quack? Did you see with your own eyes that he is engaged to her? (Hugo pours himself a drink. Alcides starts to eat nuts.)

     H: Yes, but she hasn’t accepted.

     A: Will you do nothing and wait until they get married?

     H: No, that won’t happen.

     A: I wouldn’t be so sure. Why don’t you be honest with me Hugo? Why don’t you tell me the truth? Do you love Soledad with all your heart as much as I do? (Michelle is rapt to hear Hugo’s reply.) I asked you a question, Hugo. You still love Soledad knowing that you have lost her forever? Do you still love her? (Hugo doesn’t answer.) It looks like I hit the nail on the head. She is still in your heart.

     H: I didn’t come here to talk about my feelings. Watch out with your schemes to win her over. She isn’t stupid. She knows perfectly well that you left that money in her room.

     A: But you haven’t answered the question I asked you. Do you still love her?

     H: Why ask? You know the answer. (Michelle is stricken) You know perfectly well that Soledad is the great love of my life. I haven’t stopped loving her for one second since we met.

     A: Then help me. Together we can both get von Chirac out of the way. (Michelle bolts for the door. Hugo sees the movement.) What happened?

     H: I saw a shadow. You didn’t hear anything?

     A: Listen to me. Don’t get distracted. Will you help me get von Chirac out of the way?

     Soledad says to Ursula that she hadn’t seen Hugo in a long time. She felt short of breath. She had missed him so much. She says that now it is worse because she met him and it was like a knife stabbed her in the heart. She says that she is going out of her mind. Ursula says that love and madness are very similar. (If it’s so late, why isn’t that baby asleep in bed?) Ursula says that is why she is afraid to fall in love. Soledad says no, love is wonderful when it’s pure and transparent and there aren’t any betrayals. She says that it’s worth it. Ursula says that Hugo loves her. Soledad says that it is she who can’t be with someone who has hurt her so much. Ursula asks who does she think she is fooling? She will love Hugo while blood runs in her veins. She and Hugo were made for one another. Soledad takes the baby. She says that maybe she and Hugo were made for each other but destiny isn’t going to allow it. She says that destiny wants them to be apart. Hugo isn’t hers anymore. Hugo belongs to Michelle now. “Poor Michelle,” says Soledad, “she seemed so sad when she left as if I would never see her again.”

     Michelle is sobbing walking along the brightly lit wall of the Hacienda. “My God,” she says, “What should I do? Should I leave San Marino behind forever? I can’t after what I just heard.” She flashes back to Hugo telling Alcides that Soledad is and has always been the love of his life. Then she flashes back to Eloisa telling Alcides that he wants to kill Dr. Dan. “I have never been a coward. I must do what is right. Before I leave and renounce Hugo’s love, I will expose his brother Alcides.”

     Lucas tells Ester and Antonia that you can’t give up when you love. It doesn’t matter what happened in the past. Soledad and Hugo are still in love. The Obragon witches tell him that he’s delirious and should go to bed. Lucas says fine but he knows that Soledad will never be happy with anyone but Hugo - the man we hate so much.

     Hugo and Alcides:

     A: Pay attention, Hugo. If we do this right, if we act correctly, we can get rid of this von Chirac.

     H: I won’t do any deals with you.

     A: Don’t back out, brother. We have a pact.

     H: A pact I regret. I accepted that stupid duel for Soledad’s love in a moment of weakness. But she loves me. She has absolutely no feelings for you.

     A: But Soledad will never forgive you for what you did to her. You lost your money and you lost Soledad. Accept it.

     H: I won’t help you get Dr. Chirac out of the way because Soledad is free to do what she pleases. Stop trying to impress her with your money. If you do anything against her, if you take one step against her, I’ll be there to protect her. Is that clear?

     Hugo leaves.

     At the hotel, Michelle is looking for Dr. Dan. She needs to find him and tell him that Alcides wants to kill him. She flashes back to making love with Hugo. She says that she can’t think about Hugo. She has to think about Dr. Dan. She can’t let Alcides hurt him. She gets the sword that Hugo made for her. She says that it is ironic that she will save his rival with it. Michelle leaves and Boris sees her. He wonders where she is going with that sword.

     Dr. Dan must have just missed Michelle. He knocks on the door of her room but Boris tells him that Michelle isn’t there. Boris says that she left in a hurry with her sword. Dr. Dan wonders if she could have left San Marino without saying goodbye. He tells Boris that he is going to try and find her before she gets the last train. He leaves.

     Eloisa opens a box and takes out the letters that Alcides sent her. She says that with these letters, she has Alcides at her mercy but he knows that she can’t open her mouth, that’s why he fired her. She says that Alcides is capable of killing her. She tries to think. She doesn’t want to be left penniless but what can she do? She wishes she knew where the treasure is in Soledad’s house. She flashes back to Alcides telling her about how Rebeca died from a trap he set to protect the treasure. She wonders if that is true or if Alcides killed her with his own hands. She has to forget about the treasure. She doesn’t want to end up like Rebeca. Michelle kicks in the door. Eloisa asks what she is doing there with a sword. Michelle says that she has come to unmask Eloisa. Michelle says that she has found out about Eloisa’s double game with Alcides.’’

     Alcides is just about to go upstairs when he hears a noise. He says to himself that Hugo is right. There seems to be an intruder in the house. He gets a gun out of a drawer and surprises Hercu-less and Marina kissing. Marina says enough and slaps Herc saying that she isn’t a prostitute. He says that she knew he was watching when she was taking a bath. She wanted to arouse him. Marina slaps him and says that he had better respect her. Herc seems to find that pleasurable.

     Aurora is sleeping and Ursula flashes back to kissing Boris. She says to Soledad that when she said that love hurts, she was speaking from her own experience. Soledad asks what she is trying to say. Ursula says that she is in love but it isn’t meant to be. Soledad is surprised. She wants to know who Ursula is in love with. Ursula says that she and Boris kissed and she liked it so much. Soledad is very happy for Ursula. She had no idea. But why does Ursula say that her love can’t be? Boris and Marina are getting divorced. Ursula says that it doesn’t only have to do with Marina. Boris is Hugo’s servant and she knows that Soledad doesn’t want to see Hugo. How could she and Boris be together? Soledad says that what happens between her and Hugo has nothing to do with Ursula and Boris. She should take the opportunity to be happy. She and Boris deserve it.

     Hugo comes into his room at the hotel where Boris is waiting. Boris says that he was worried that he couldn’t find Hugo. Hugo says that he went to see his daughter and then went to see his brother and they had an argument. Boris says that it is not strange that Alcides caused and argument. Hugo says that Alcides is trying to win Soledad’s heart with money. Hugo says that his brother has never learned how to make a woman fall in love with him. “My poor brother,” says Hugo. Boris asks if Hugo spoke to Michelle. Hugo says no. Why is Boris asking? Boris says that it appears that Michelle has left San Marino.

     Dr. Dan checks but Michelle is not on the last train out of town. Dr. Dan can’t figure out where she could be.

     Eloisa begs Michelle to lower her sword. She is terrified of weapons. Michelle asks what the letters on the bed are. Eloisa says that they are just love letters but Michelle picks them up and reads the instructions to Eloisa from Alcides: find out if Soledad is the daughter of Jeremias; separate Soledad from Dr. Dan; make friends with Michelle Phillips even if you have to go to the hospital to do charity work, that’s what I pay you for. Michelle says these letters are from from Alcides, does Eloisa work for him? “How could you betray us in that way?” says Michelle turning her back on Eloisa for a second. Eloisa throws something at Michelle, “You’ve just made a mistake,” says Michelle holding Eloisa at swordpoint. Eloisa says that Michelle shouldn’t get involved. Michelle say that all San Marino will find out today and Eloisa and Alcides will pay. Eloisa asks how Michelle found out. She replies that she heard Eloisa arguing with Alcides. “What did you hear?” asks Eloisa. “Everything,” says Michelle, “including about the treasure. I don’t know where it came from but you are going to tell me.” Eloisa says that she doesn’t know anything but Michelle and her sword insist. Eloisa says that the treasure belonged to Jeremias Montenegro and he may have left it to Soledad because he is her real father. Now Michelle understands how Alcides returned as a millionaire. He took money that didn’t belong to him. Michelle asks what is the plan for killing Dr. Dan? Eloisa says that Alcides hasn’t told her. Michelle is going to take Eloisa to the police station so that Eloisa can tell them what she just told her. Paquito sneaks up behind Michelle and knocks her unconscious with a wine bottle. He says that he got there just in time to save Eloisa. Eloisa thanks him. Paquito says that he doesn’t understand why Michelle was trying to kill Eloisa.

     Hugo says that Michelle wouldn’t have left without saying goodbye. Boris mentions that Michelle sent her stuff ahead with Andres. Hugo says that he convinced Michelle to stay. Dr. Dan comes in and reports that Michelle wasn’t on the train. Hugo says that maybe she is practicing. Dr. Dan asks whether she took her swords to think? Hugo asks Boris to leave them. Dr. Dan asks if something is wrong. Hugo says that he and Dr. Dan need to talk about Soledad.

     Soledad is folding up baby clothes when Lucas comes in. He says that he spoke to Hugo tonight in her room. Soledad says that she wanted to warn him beforehand that Hugo was there. Did anything bad happen? Lucas says no. Soledad says that she knows what it means to have Hugo in the house, especially for Lucas. Lucas says that he knows. They have discussed this. He will do anything for his granddaughter (Aurora is asleep – so cute). Lucas turns to hobble out but he stops and asks Soledad how thing are going with Dr. Dan. Soledad says that Dr. Dan is a great person but they are going slowly. She doesn’t want to give him false hope. Lucas asks Soledad to tell him the truth – she stills loves Hugo, right?

     Paquito asks what Eloisa has been up to that got Michelle so angry. Eloisa says that Michelle knows everything – that she and Alcides are secret allies. Eloisa says that she has to do something. Paquito says what, kill Michelle? Eloisa replies that even though Alcides hates her, he is going to have to help her deal with this problem. She asks Paquito to help her but he washes his hands of her. He has a big opening tomorrow.

     Hugo and Dr. Dan:

     DD: You want to talk about my visit to Soledad’s house?

     H: I know you asked for her hand.

     DD: You’re committed to Michelle.

     H: Yes, we’re each rebuilding our lives. Soledad is now a possibility for you.

     DD: You have never stopped loving her, right?

     H: I have never stopped loving her.

     DD: I thought you and Michelle were serious.

     H: We are but I haven’t been able to forget Soledad. When I saw her after such a long time, it seemed that not a single day had passed.

     DD: I hope that in spite of my interest in Soledad, we can have a cordial relationship. I know that we’re not friends but we don’t have to be enemies.

     H: You’d better watch out for my brother, Alcides.

     DD: Yes, Michelle warned me. It’s late. I’d better go. I suggest that you talk to Michelle. She must be upset to be out at this time.

     Lucas says that Soledad’s tears are what prevent him from seeing Hugo in a good light. Soledad says not to pay any attention to her. Lucas tells her that a love that produces more anguish than happiness isn’t a true love. He asks her to think about it. He only wants the best for her. Soledad says that she knows. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow – No LT

     Thursday – It looks like Alcides is going to kill Michelle

 

6/4/08 - No Episode Broadcast

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 5/5 [USA, 6/5/08] episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   06-06-08 05:16 PDT

     Michelle ma belle, goodbye; Antonia is offered a job; Alcides gets nowhere with Soledad

     Alcides hears noises in the house. He waits with his gun. Down the stairs comes Eloisa. He asks what the hell she is doing there. Wasn’t he sufficiently clear before? Eloisa asks him to be calm and lower his weapon. She tells Alcides that she came because Michelle knows everything: she knows about the treasure; she knows about them. She was here and heard us arguing. Eloisa says that she is ready to tell everyone.

     At Rebeca’s house, Alcides watches while a bound and gagged Michelle wakes up. He takes the gag off her and the first thing Michelle says is that the treasure doesn’t belong to Alcides. “I told you she knows everything!” says Eloisa. Alcides replaces the gag and uses the Vulcan nerve pinch on Michelle to render her unconscious. Eloisa asks how he did that. Alcides says this is no time for trivial matters. Eloisa asks what he is going to do with Michelle. Alcides says that soon it will be dawn. He has to get her out of here. Alcides mentions the fact that Paquito helped Eloisa incapacitate Michelle. Eloisa assures Alcides that he doesn’t have to worry about Paquito. Alcides says that he hopes so. Alcides says that Michelle is very beautiful. Eloisa says that she hopes Alcides isn’t thinking about taking Michelle to his house. Marina is there and he shouldn’t trust her. “You do your part and I’ll do mine,” says Alcides. Eloisa wants to know if that means he will still pay for her services. Alcides tells Eloisa to give him all Michelle’s belongings so that there is no trace of her in Rebeca’s house. Eloisa says that Michelle only came with her sword. Alcides picks up Michelle and the sword and tells Eloisa not to say a word about this to anyone. When he is gone, Eloisa says that Michelle has finally got what was coming to her. Alcides has no other alternative than to kill her.

     Alcides takes Michelle to the Treasure vault. With his back to Michelle, he is fiddling with something and asks himself what he is going to do with her. He has to think of something. She can’t ruin his plans for Soledad by talking. All of a sudden, Michelle’s sword is at Alcides’ neck. She tells him to turn around slowly. He does and he’s holding a gun.

     M: This is the treasure you told Eloisa about, right? You’re so wretched. You killed Rebeca de Montenegro over this. You tried to convince everyone that you were a changed man but no, you’re just a murderer. No wonder Soledad hates you.

     A: That isn’t true. There is no basis for what you say. You don’t understand. I love Soledad more than anything. I’d do anything for her.

     M: Including murder?” (‘llenar tus manos de sangre’, literally ‘fill your hands with blood’) “That not love it’s craziness, it’s obsession.” Alcides cocks his gun. Michelle looks around. What are doing? Be careful.

     A: Don’t move. Don’t take another step or I’ll shoot. (Michelle is very close to the trip wire.)

     M: Where are we? Where is this place?

     A: Listen to me Michelle. No one has to die. We can reach an agreement.

     M: There’s a way out, isn’t there? Where is it?

     A: We’re under the Obragon house. (Alcides lowers his gun).

     M: How ironic that Soledad is above us. That’s how you get into her house undetected.

     A: We can reach an agreement, Michelle. No one has to die.

     M: No.

     A: Don’t move!

     Michelle trips the booby trap. Alcides pushes her aside and the arrow goes into his arm. He staggers, puts down his gun, holds the wounded arm and looks at Michelle.

     Doña Gladis rings the bell at her party and in comes Margot. Gladis and the other maid stare in disbelief. Margot has made her uniform into a tight-fitting and extremely low cut dress.

     Paquito comes to see Antonia and says that he has a good paying job for her as a pianist. She asks what she has to do.

     Hugo is having breakfast. Boris says that he is very thoughtful. Dr. Dan bursts in and says that Michelle is missing. Her bed wasn’t slept in. Something must have happened to her.

     Soledad comes to Alcides’ house with the bag of money. She tells Marina to tells Alcides that she is waiting and she won’t leave until he speaks with her. Marina gives Soledad a real nasty look.

     M: Why did you do it, Alcides? Why did you lie to Soledad? Why?

     With great effort, Alcides pulls the arrow out of his arm. (that trap is not working out so well for you, Alcides.)

     A: I’ve never lied to Soledad. I’ve loved her since I was a boy.

     M: That’s not love; it’s sickness. You have no right! She’s not in love with you!

     A: (making an effort to speak) All’s fair in love and war. Why did you have to stick your nose in my business? Why? Why did you come to my house and listen to what you shouldn’t have?

     Michelle looks at the gun Alcides laid down. She makes a move for it. Alcides tries to stop her. They struggle. The gun goes off. It’s not clear at first who is hit. It’s Michelle. “Tell Hugo, I loved him with my whole being,” she says and dies.

     Ester is dreaming. She flashes back to visiting Jeremias’s tomb and asking him to help her because someone knows her secret and is blackmailing her. Rebeca comes up and asks what she is doing there and on and on. Finally, she wakes up when she hears a shot. Ester goes to Lucas’ room and tells him that she heard shots. He heard them too. He thought they were close to the house. Ester looks out the window and sees that Paquito and Antonia are talking as if nothing happened. Lucas says that means that they are getting old and are hearing things. He asks her to help him up.

     Paquito is having difficulty making Antonia understand what he wants to hire her to do without telling her that she will be working in a tavern. Finally, he asks her to come with him to see the establishment he is opening.

     Marina tells Soledad that Alcides is not in the Hacienda. He must have left early because he didn’t have breakfast. Soledad doesn’t believe her and says she will look for herself . Marina stops her. Marina asks why Soledad is looking at her like that. Soledad says that because of her Hugo was almost hanged and Boris was only saved by a miracle. She betrayed her boss and her husband. Doesn’t she have a heart? Marina shouldn’t forget that Hugo dropped the charges against her. She should be in prison. What she did was unforgivable. Marina raises her hand to hit Soledad. Soledad dares Marina to hit her and she will see what Soledad de Obragon is capable of.

     Hugo asks if Dr. Dan is sure that Michelle didn’t sleep in her room. Dr. Dan says that her bed is untouched and the reception desk didn’t see her come in last night. Boris suggests that she did leave the city, maybe by carriage if she wasn’t on the train. Hugo says that he can’t believe she wouldn’t say goodbye. Dr. Dan asks if there was any detail that caught Hugo’s attention. Hugo (eating grapes and drinking orange juice) says no. They had talked. Michelle had agreed to stay. Hugo flashes back to asking Michelle to leave him and Soledad alone in Soledad’s house the previous evening. Michelle told him that she had something to do and hugged Soledad. Back in the present, Dr. Dan asks if Hugo has any idea where Michelle could be. “Yes,” says Hugo, “Michelle has left San Marino. I want to know why she left without saying goodbye to anyone.”

     Alcides carefully lays Michelle on the floor of the Treasure Vault and puts her sword on her body and crosses her hands over it. “What a shame,” he says, “You were in the wrong place at that wrong time. I don’t think I’ll respect your last wish, Michelle. I can’t tell my brother without revealing my involvement. You knew it. One of us had to die. You lost. (‘Sólo que a ti te tocó perder’).

     Antonia doesn’t want to go with Paquito. He offers her 1,000 pesos just to come and see the place. Antonia says that is more than all of them earn in the house. “And that’s just a tip,” says Paquito. Antonia agrees to come. She will just tell her family. Paquito does a happy dance. He has found a pianist.

     Margot tells Gladis that she knew she would be surprised at the alterations to her uniform but she didn’t think Gladis would like it so much. In a voice that would freeze the blood, Gladis tells Margot to come to the kitchen with her and excuses herself to her guests.

     Soledad tells Marina to go away. She prefers to wait for Alcides alone. Marina leaves. Soledad flashes back to one of the many times in that house that Hugo as Alcides tormented her for betraying him. “As much as I want to,” says Soledad, “I can’t forget the horror you made me live through in this house, Hugo. All because of your revenge.”

     “Ah Michelle, my belle (Mario actually sort of says the line from the Paul McCartney song in its original English/French!) How could she?” Dr. Dan says that if Hugo and Michelle had a problem, he could understand how she could not say goodbye to Hugo but not to say goodbye to him. He doesn’t believe it. Boris says that he thought it was strange that Michelle went out so late with her sword. Hugo asks Boris if he thought Michelle had a problem. Boris says that she doesn’t know but she didn’t look very happy. Dr. Dan has a thought. What if Michelle went to confront Alcides because she was convinced that he had it in for Dr. Dan (‘me tiene entre ojos,’ literally, ‘had me between the eyes,’) for courting Soledad. “Michelle went alone to confront Alcides,” says Hugo twice.

     Alcides resets the trap. He tells Michelle that he will return tonight to bury her body.

     Gladis hauls Margot out of the room where the guests are. She asks what Margot did to the dress. She looks like a street walker. Margot says that she always dresses this way. Gladis sends her to her room until Arturo comes back.

     Hugo says that Michelle didn’t have any reason to confront Alcides unless she thought he was going to attack Dr. Dan. Dr. Dan says if that were so, she would have told him. Dr. Dan says that he doesn’t understand. She changed her mind. Did she leave without telling anyone so that we couldn’t try and convince her not to go? Hugo tells Boris to send a telegram to Andres and have him let them know when Michelle arrives. Dr. Dan asks what Hugo is going to do. Hugo says that he will go to see Michelle in her country.

     Alcides comes out of the treasure vault and runs into Antonia. She asks what he is doing there. Alcides says good morning. Antonia asks if he came to leave another bag of money. Alcides asks what she is talking about. Antonia says that yesterday a bag of money was found in Soledad’s room and Antonia knows perfectly well that it came from Alcides. Is he going to deny it? Alcides says, of course he denies it. Could it have come from a family friend? Antonia says that she would rather question her family’s enemies. She tells Alcides that he returned to the city showing off about his money and has entered Soledad’s bedroom without being seen several times. It’s obvious that he left the money there.

     Ester comes up calling Antonia. She asks if Antonia heard shots being fired a little while ago. She is not happy to see Alcides either and asks what he is doing at her house. Alcides politely says good morning to Ester. Ester asks Antonia if she saw Alcides coming out of any of the windows. Antonia says that she found him in the garden and she doesn’t know if he’s been inside. Ester tells Alcides that he may be a millionaire but deep down he is a thief because only a thief would enter a house without permission. Ester says that it must have been Alcides who fired those shots. Alcides claims that he has no idea what she is talking about. He repeats the suggestion he made to Antonia that a friend left the money in Soledad’s bedroom. Antonia says, “What shots? I didn’t hear anything.” Ester says that if she finds Alcides wandering around her house again, she’ll call the police. Alcides’ arm is starting to bleed. He tells Ester and Antonia that he has to leave. They can finish their discussion later. He drives off in his ratty wagon. Ester yells insults after him and Paquito comes running up asking who she is yelling at.

     Meanwhile, Soledad is still waiting at Alcides’ house. Arturo is there too, watching her. Soledad is uneasy.

     Margot goes to her room. She says it was a mistake for Arturo to bring her here. Gladis wouldn’t like her if she were dressed like a princess. Hercu-less climbs in the window. Margot is worried about Arturo finding him. Herc says that he waited until Arturo left. Margot says that if Arturo finds her with Herc, he’ll kill Herc. She locks the door. Herc asks if Arturo gave her that dress. Margot say no, it is a servant’s uniform but she altered it a little bit. It turns Herc on. They fall to the bed and start going at it.

     Alcides is with Eloisa. She says that he is bleeding. Eloisa starts to panic: If that wound is from Michelle’s sword, then that means Michelle escaped and she’s at the police station right now to accuse thm and Eloisa doesn’t want to go to jail… Calmly, Alcides says that Michelle is dead. He asks Eloisa to cover his wound but she is open-mouthed impactada.

     The guys are packing up to leave the hotel. Dr. Dan is going to Dr. Max’s place. Hugo is going to the cabaña in the woods. He says he will pay Alcides for it little by little. Hugo asks Dr. Dan to tell him if he hears from Michelle. After Dr. Dan leaves, Boris asks Hugo if he believes that Michelle left town. “No,” says Hugo, “I didn’t want to say it in front of the doctor but it’s not possible. Michelle loves me as much as I love Soledad and when you love someone that much, you don’t give up that easily.”

     Paquito is having some tea at the Obragon house. He asks who the Obragon witches were yelling at. Ester says that lately Alcides has spent a lot of time wandering around outside her house. To himself, Paquito says that if the treasure is here, of course Alcides would come here a lot. He wonders what happened to Michelle. Did Alcides take care of her? Ester asks why Paquito has come to visit. Paquito is surprised that Antonia hasn’t told her. Antonia says that she prefers to make sure what it is about before telling her family. She and Paquito leave. Ester asks Ursula where Soledad is and Ursula says that she went out very early to see Alcides.

     Eloisa says to Alcides that his wound looks very deep and ugly. He should see a doctor. “Yes, of course,” says Alcides, “I’ll go to the hospital and see von Chirac and when he asks me how I got the wound, I’ll say that an arrow struck me when I was trying to save Michelle Phillips in the treasure chamber.” Eloisa says that everything is getting out of hand. She is afraid. Soon, everyone will be looking for Michelle. Alcides says that she will have to decide if she wants to go to prison or not. Eloisa asks what he means by that. Alcides says that she has to follow his instructions to the letter.

     Soledad is still waiting. Alcides comes in (the Phoebe is singing like crazy outside). “Soledad,” says Alcides surprised. Soledad says that she has been waiting all morning. Alcides closes his eyes for a few seconds (is Alcides meditating? trying not pass out? is Mario trying to remember his lines?) Finally, he says that he had to go out early to do some errands. He is so glad to see her. What can he do for her? “Nothing,” says Soledad coldly, “I don’t need your help.” She holds up the bag of money. “I imagine you know what this is, right?” Alcides pretends that he doesn’t know what the bag is. Soledad says that he is the only one who could have left a bag of money in her house. “Ah, the infamous bag of money,” says Alcides, “Hugo told me about that last night. Soledad, I didn’t have anything to do with that.” Alcides suggests that it was Michelle who left the money for her. “How can you lie to me so easily?” says Soledad, “I could never be with you. I hate lies.” Ester comes running in. She says that Alcides is a fraud. Ursula told Ester that Soledad had come here alone. This is the second time that Ester has seen Alcides this morning. Soledad asks what she means. Ester says that Antonia found Alcides prowling around the house this morning. Alcides stands there with this idiotic smile on his face while Soledad looks at him in horror.

     Paquito brings Antonia to the bar. She says that this is the cheap tavern where indecent people come. Paquito says that it isn’t a cheap place. All the best people will come here. Antonia is scandalized at the thought of working there and that is before the ‘Paquitas’ come in wearing their skimpy outfits.

     In a post coital chat, Margot tells Hercu-less that he will always be the man of her life and she swears that she will return to his house. But for now Herc has to stay calm and not get in Arturo’s way. Herc asks why, will Arturo attack him? Margot says that she doesn’t know but she thinks that Arturo doesn’t want to hurt Herc. She says that he is not as bad as Herc thinks. (What have you been smoking, Margot?) She asks if Herc knew that Arturo had been in the military. He is tough like all military men. Herc asks if Margot likes Arturo. She asks if he is jealous. He says of course he is. Margot asks why Herc should be jealous. Even if Arturo wanted to sleep with her, he can’t. (That’s not really an answer to the question of whether you like Arturo.) Herc asks Margot to come back with him before Arturo comes back.

     Ester tells Soledad that she and Antonia just saw Alcides wandering around the garden of her house. He was probably putting more money in Soledad’s room. Alcides asks why they both think it was he who left the money. Did anyone see him go inside? Soledad asks Alcides not to be so disingenuous. He has entered her room secretly before when he rescued Hugo from the investors. Arturo is watching. Ester says that she and Soledad should leave. Soledad holds the bag out to Alcides. She thanks him but says that he can’t buy her not even with all the gold in the world. Alcides doesn’t take the bag and it falls on the floor. Ester and Soledad leave. Alcides stands there confused, “I just wanted to help,” he says. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow- Aurora is kidnapped.

    

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 6/6 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   06-07-08 11:36 PDT

     Aurora is kidnapped (again) and Eloisa tells lies

     Hugo is in the workshop busy with a bellows. Boris comes in and says that he has sent a telegram to Andres asking him to confirm the arrival of Michelle in case she left the city. Hugo says that Michelle wasn’t on the list of passengers who left last night. He was right. She didn’t leave. Hugo says he is worried. Boris asks Hugo what he thinks happened. Eloisa (still wearing the same outfit she was wearing yesterday) bursts in and says that she has the answer to that question. She says that she has very bad news about Michelle. She is sorry to bring it but she has no choice. “Michelle left because of you,” Eloisa says to Hugo.

     Paquito shoos his girls out of the tavern. Antonia is outraged that he would expect her to work in such a vulgar place with women who are practically naked. Paquito asks her to look around – this is art! “If this is art,” says Antonia, “it’s in decline.” She says that she is a respectable woman. Paquito chases her around the bar making offers: he will pay her double; he will say she is a foreign pianist; he will give her a costume; she can be his friend George and no one will know she is a woman.

     Hugo asks why Eloisa says that Michelle left town because of him. Eloisa says that Hugo knows that Michelle is her friend. How could he have done that to her? “Done what to her?” asks Hugo. Eloisa says that Michelle was shattered. When she came to visit Eloisa, she was very sad and said that she didn’t want to say goodbye because Hugo and Soledad had ruined her life. Eloisa asks Hugo what he did to Michelle. What injustice did he commit?

     Nurse Soledad is making up a bed and telling Dr. Dan that she told Alcides that he couldn’t buy her with his money. She says that her mother has seen Alcides roaming around the house. Dr. Dan says that they have to be careful. Alcides is very dangerous. Soledad (with her hair bound up and hanging down her back like a ‘dead animal’ (thanks Nancy)) says that she doesn’t think Alcides will come around her place again after what Soledad said to him yesterday. Dr. Dan asks if Soledad saw Michelle after he left her house. Soledad says no. She asks what is going on with Michelle. Dr. Dan says that it appears that Michelle has left San Marino forever.

     Eloisa is continuing her performance for Hugo. She says that poor Michelle couldn’t stop crying before she left. Hugo says that he and Michelle had a little misunderstanding but they worked it out. Eloisa says that is what Hugo thought. Eloisa saw Michelle’s suffering. Michelle had no choice but to leave San Marino to stop the pain. Hugo says that Michelle isn’t like that. She is strong, faces things head on. She wouldn’t have left without saying goodbye to him. Eloisa replies that however strong she was, Michelle is a woman. A woman who knows she lost. She had no alternative but to leave. Hugo asks by what form of transportation did Michelle leave. Eloisa says that she took the last train. Boris says that he is sorry to contradict her, but Michelle was not on the list of passengers on that train. Hugo asks how Eloisa explains that. Eloisa gets that deer-in-the-headlights look.

     Alcides pours himself some water on the porch of the Hacienda. He flashes back to Michelle’s death. “You asked for it, Michelle. No one can separate me from Soledad,” he says, “No one. My Soledad. Your hair smells so good. I can almost smell it from a distance. My Soledad… My Soledad..” He flashes back to Soledad returning the bag of money to him. “You’ll come back to me. You’ll come back to me today.” (‘Come back’ Alcides? You never had her.)

     Margot says that she won’t go back with Hercu-less. He asks why if he’s her man. Margot says that it is because of that. If she goes back with Herc, Arturo will kill him. There’s a knock on the door. It’s Arturo. Margot shoves Herc out the window with a last kiss. She lets Arturo into the room. When he sees Margot’s dress he says that he understands why his mother was scandalized. Margot asks if he likes her dress. Arturo says that it is different. Arturo touches her breast (Herc watches this part from the window. Herc lets the curtain fall.) Then Arturo turns and leaves the room. Margot sighs with relief.

     Paquito tells Antonia that he will dress her as a man with a moustache and they will have to cover up the ‘obvious parts,’ indicating her breasts. When he asks her what she thinks, Antonia slaps him and runs out of the tavern. The Paquitas comfort Paquito.

     Hugo asks Eloisa how Michelle left the city if she wasn’t on the list of passengers on the train. Eloisa says that Michelle said something about leaving incognito but that Eloisa was so upset on hearing her plans, that she didn’t pay too much attention. Eloisa says that she has to leave. Michelle asked her to speak to Soledad. As Hugo asks what Eloisa is going to say to Soledad, Soledad arrives at the workshop saying that Dr. Dan told her Michelle had left town. Eloisa confirms that Michelle has left town. She says that Michelle came to her house the previous night to say goodbye and that she was heartbroken.

     Dr. Dan asks why Michelle said she was leaving. Eloisa says that she realized Hugo was destined to be with Soledad and she hadn’t realized it until it was too late. Dr. Dan asks why Michelle didn’t talk to him. Why didn’t she take her luggage? Hugo says that Michelle sent Andres ahead with all her luggage. Eloisa says that Michelle was feeling terrible. She only wanted to take her sword. “The sword that I gave her,” says Hugo to himself. Boris says that Michelle looked very upset when she left the hotel and was only carrying her sword. Soledad says that this is a mistake. Michelle has to stay. Soledad flashes back to Michelle telling her that the only way she would stay with Hugo is if their relationship didn’t hurt Soledad. Back in the present, Soledad says that this is hers and Hugo’s fault. “All that Michelle did for us,” she says, “and look what happened.” She runs out. Dr. Dan is going to follow but Eloisa says that Soledad needs to talk to a (woman) friend right now. Hugo asks Boris to get him a train ticket and pack some clothes. He is going to look for Michelle. (What the heck are you doing, Hugo?)

     At the Obragon house, Antonia is looking for Ester. She is in her bedroom, very upset. Antonia asks what is the matter. (You could see this coming a mile away.) Ester says that all their money is gone. She doesn’t know how to tell Lucas. Antonia flashes back to Paquito offering to pay her double. Antonia tells Ester not to worry. She will be in charge of the finances in the house from now on. Ester won’t lack for anything.

     Marina is looking for Alcides. He isn’t there. Marina says that he told her he was going to be at home. She wonders where he went.

     Alone with Eloisa, Soledad says that when Michelle said goodbye to her last night, she had a feeling that she wouldn’t see her again. She thought it was her imagination but now she realizes it was the truth. Soledad wants to go find Michelle but Eloisa says that would only make Michelle believe that Soledad feels sorry for her. Now Eloisa starts with the lies. She tells Soledad that leaving San Marino was the best thing for Michelle. Soledad asks why she says that. Eloisa replies that Michelle told her that Hugo didn’t treat her right. Soledad is surprised and doesn’t understand. Eloisa says that sometimes Soledad is very naïve. Hugo showed one face to her and another to Michelle. He mistreated Michelle. Eloisa pretends to be surprised that Michelle never mentioned this to Soledad. Soledad says Michelle told her the opposite that she was very happy with Hugo. Eloisa say that Michelle told her that Hugo mistreated her verbally the same way he did to Soledad when he was pretending to be Alcides. Soledad says what Michelle is telling her is terrible.

     In the lab, Dr. Dan flashes back to Michelle warning him about Alcides’ jealousy of him and Soledad and her fear that Alcides that might hurt him. Dr. Dan concludes that Michelle wouldn’t have left San Marino and especially not without saying goodbye to him. He thinks Michelle is in trouble and Alcides is involved. He gets his whip out. He says that Alcides will listen to him right now.

     Hugo is getting on the train. He says that it will take two days to get to where Michelle is and then he will try and persuade her to return with him. He tells Boris that he didn’t tell Soledad that he was leaving so she doesn’t know that he won’t be visiting his daughter. Boris says that he sees Ursula frequently so he can send Soledad a note through her. Hugo says goodbye to Boris and that he will return in a month. (Two days there and two days back; what is Hugo going to do for the other three weeks? I think he meant to say above that it would take two weeks to get to Michelle’s ‘country.’)

     Ursula goes to wake up Aurora but she is gone. Meanwhile, back at the lie-fest, Eloisa tells Soledad that she is glad that Michelle left San Marino. She says that Michelle told her that she was envious of Soledad because she could never have what Soledad had. Soledad says that is not true and Eloisa is claiming that she has never lied to Soledad when the Obragon witches and Ursula burst in to announce that the baby is not in the house. Someone took her. Everyone is running around. Maybe Lucas has the baby? He doesn’t. Eloisa says to herself that Alcides must have taken the baby.

     Hugo is on the train. He says to himself that he can’t believe that Michelle left because of him. He has to ask her forgiveness. He should start a new life with her far from Soledad. He flashes back to seeing a shadow when he was talking to Alcides the previous evening and figures out that it was Michelle. She heard him say that he still loved Soledad and that is why she left San Marino.

     Dr. Dan goes to the Hacienda to see Alcides. Marina says that he isn’t there.

     Soledad concludes that it was Alcides who took the baby. He is the only person who can go in and out of her house without being seen. Soledad wants to go see Alcides immediately. Ester says that she will go to the police station and file charges against Alcides. Eloisa pipes up and says that she will go to the police station. Ester can go with Soledad.

     The baby, carried by an as yet unknown person, is at the cabaña in the woods. She’s pretty calm so far.

     Lucas wants to go and help find the baby but Antonia tells him he would just be a burden. He realizes this is true.

     Hugo is on the train. He doesn’t respond when the conductor asks for his ticket. Finally, he realizes that the conductor is talking to him. He says that he is distracted. When the conductor is gone, he flashes back to when Aurora nearly got a catalepsy attack and he saved her.

     Marina tells Dr. Dan that she doesn’t know how long Alcides will be out. She suggests that he leave and she will give Alcides the message that he was there. Dr. Dan agrees and at that moment Soledad bursts in looking for Alcides. Soledad says that Alcides has taken her baby. Marina says that she doesn’t know anything about it. Dr. Dan says that he will help and the first thing he does is hug Soledad.

     Ursula comes into the workshop looking for Hugo. When Boris tells her that Hugo has gone on a trip for a month, Ursula jumps to the conclusion that it was Hugo that took the baby.

     The Obragons and Dr. Dan search the Hacienda but don’t find the baby or Alcides. Marina says that Alcides will be furious when he finds them roaming around his house. Ester tells her to shut up and get out. At that moment, Alcides comes into the house carrying a box. “Where do you have my daughter?” demands Soledad, “Where did you take her?” Alcides stares at her with that sappy look he gets when she is near him. (He probably smells her hair.)

     Alcides tells Soledad that he doesn’t know what she is talking about. What has happened with my niece? Soledad screams at him that she knows he kidnapped the baby and she demands to know where Aurora is. He doesn’t know what she is capable of. Ester says that Antonia saw Alcides roaming around the Obragon house. She demands that he confess to taking the child. Alcides says that he roams around their house all the time to get a glimpse of Soledad. Ester saw him. He didn’t have the baby. Soledad says that Alcides must have returned and taken the baby. She is losing her patience. Dr. Dan says that the Obragons have reason to believe that it was Alcides who took the baby. Alcides says that Soledad is wrong. He didn’t have anything to do with this. He is innocent. Soledad has to believe him. Alcides wonders who could have kidnapped the baby. Alcides asks Marina to put away the box he is carrying but Soledad grabs it and it has baby clothes in it! Soledad and the others demand to know where the baby is.

     Boris asks Ursula to calm down and explain to him what has happened. Ursula says that Aurora has been kidnapped and since Boris told her that Hugo has left town, he must have taken her. Boris asks how Ursula could believe that Hugo is capable of doing something like that. Boris assures her that it wasn’t Hugo. Ursula asks why Hugo left town. Boris tells her that Michelle decided to go back to her country and Hugo went after her. He says that they have to let Hugo know what has happened as soon as possible.

     On the train, Hugo is having a happy vision of going on vacation with Soledad and the baby. Soledad kisses him. (This is not a good sign when you’re going after another woman, Hugo.) Hugo wakes up from his happy fantasy and flashes back to telling Boris outside the mine that he has to go to a meeting to advance his Plan of Vengeance. He says to himself that it all could have been so different. Hugo flashes back to one of the many times when the evidence was there that Soledad loved him but he ignored it. In this case, Hugo says that the other Aurora told him that Soledad named her baby Aurora because this other Aurora saved Hugo’s life at the trial. Hugo says that if that is true, then Soledad loves him. Boris and Marina pour cold water on that idea by saying that Soledad probably just likes the name or wanted to keep up appearances since she cares what other people think.

     Antonia tells Lucas that she doesn’t understand how Alcides comes in and out of the house without anyone seeing him. Lucas is frustrated that he can’t even confront that miserable bastard Alcides for what he has done. Antonia tells him not to torture himself. He should trust in God that Alcides took the baby to get Soledad’s attention. Lucas hopes Antonia is right. Antonia starts fiddling with her hair obviously figuring out how she is going to do the Victor Victoria thing. Lucas says that Antonia seems very nervous and not just about the baby. Is she hiding something from him? She flashes back to her conversation with Paquito in the tavern and Ester telling her that they are broke. Antonia tells Lucas that he is imagining things. She is worried and upset about Aurorita’s disappearance. Isn’t that enough to make her stressed out?

     Ursula is crying for Aurora. She asks Boris who could have taken the baby if it wasn’t Hugo. Boris says that he doesn’t know but it wasn’t Hugo. Boris took him to the train and he didn’t have the baby. Ursula says that she believes him. She tells Boris that they have to tell Soledad that Hugo is out of town. She needs to know. Boris says that he will go with her. He will send a telegram to Hugo at the next station to tell him that the baby has been kidnapped.

     Soledad goes ballistic on Alcides asking how he could take and innocent child and she beats on him. Alcides asks Soledad to look him in the eyes. He swears to her that he doesn’t know where the baby is and had nothing to do with her disappearance. Soledad says that she doesn’t believe him. Why else would he be buying baby clothes? Alcides says that the baby clothes have nothing to do with his niece or rather they do. He bought them for Aurora because Soledad was so upset when she left his house this morning and he wanted to do something nice for her but now it has all gone wrong. Dr. Dan tells Alcides that he should tell the truth. “I will accept whatever from Soledad,” says Alcides, giving Dr. Dan a nasty look, “but not threats from you.” Ester says that the police will be here soon and Alcides will have to confess. “You accused me of this to the police without evidence?” Alcides asks Soledad. Soledad replies that there is more than enough proof (‘pruebas me sobran’). Of course, she is accusing him. Eloisa has gone to do so in Soledad’s name. Dr. Dan notices that Alcides’ arm is bleeding. What happened to him? How did he get injured?

     Eloisa runs into the sole representative of law enforcement in San Marino, the judge. She says that she has come to notify the police that Soledad’s baby is missing. The judge asks where and when this happened. Eloisa says that it happened this morning. Soledad’s servant, Ursula, got distracted and someone took the child. The judge asks if Eloisa suspects anyone. She says Soledad thinks it was Alcides but she doesn’t agree. Eloisa pretends to not want to incriminate someone. The judge tells her that her information will considered ‘off the record.’ So Eloisa accuses Michelle Phillips.

     We see the baby sleeping and the kidnapper is, who else, Arturo. (Except for Alcides, sort of, he’s the only bad guy we’ve got left.) He flashes back to overhearing Soledad tell Alcides that he has gone into her room without anyone seeing before. Arturo says to himself that Alcides must be dealing with the wrath of Soledad and her family. He told Alcides that he would get revenge, whatever it cost. The credits roll.

     Monday – The hunt for the baby –well, at least Hugo seems to have come back to town.

 

 

Telenovela-World:   Summary of 6/9 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---) Date:   06-10-08 04:27 PDT

     Soledad cries and asks where her baby could be 1000 times

     Arturo looks at the sleeping baby and says that he hopes someone comes for her before it’s too late. He says that it is obvious that no one has been in the house for a while but this is the perfect place, the place that only Alcides would bring the baby to separate her from her mother. He looks at the sleeping Aurora and says that she is small but she will bring great headaches to his worst enemy. He says goodbye to the baby and leaves.

     Dr. Dan says to Alcides that his arm is bleeding and that is why he asked. Alcides replies that he had an accident recently while practicing with a lance. Ester says she doesn’t believe him. Who knows what he was doing when he was injured. She is convinced that it was Alcides who took the baby. Alcides asks what proof she has. Ester puts forward the circumstantial evidence already mentioned: Alcides has been inside her house without permission and he bought clothes for the baby. Alcides protests again that he bought the clothes to be nice to Soledad. Soledad says that she just wants the baby back. Dr. Dan reports that the whole house has been searched, including the basement, and the baby is not here. They should look somewhere else.

     Alcides says that he will look too and he promises to find the baby if he has to go the ends of the earth and the bottom of the sea. Soledad says that if he took the baby only to pretend to be a hero and bring her back, he is wrong. Alcides denies that he would do something like that. Can’t Soledad tell that he is speaking from the heart? Ester says that Alcides doesn’t have a heart and gets the nasty look. Soledad says this is exactly what he did to Hugo: pretend to save him and then betray him. “Alcides, what kind of a person are you?” asks Soledad. “I’m just the man who loves you. That’s who I am. And you, as always, don’t trust me.” Alcides then says Soledad should ask Hugo where the baby is. Where is Hugo? Soledad says, “Hugo!” and runs out. Ester follows. Dr. Dan says that Alcides is very smart. He is implicating his brother to gain some time but it won’t work. He leaves. Alcides is alone with Marina. He picks up the baby clothes and gives them to Marina to take care of. Alcides wonders aloud if Hugo is capable of kidnapping his own niece. Marina suggests that the kidnapper might be Arturo de Linares.

     Alone in the cabaña, Aurora starts to cry.

     Antonia is praying that Aurorita is safe and sound. She finds some men’s clothes in the laundry. She flashes back to Paquito telling her how he would pass her off as a man. She says that she could never dress as a man. But then she says that the household needs the money. No one would recognize her anyway. Then she wonders how she could be thinking of such trifles when Aurora has disappeared.

     Alcides is cleaning the blood off his jacket. He says Arturo’s name and Marina replies that she thought of him because he is Alcides’ worst enemy. Marina doesn’t think Hugo would kidnap his own daughter. Alcides doesn’t think so either. Alcides says that Arturo is the only one who would do anything to get revenge on him. This would be the perfect opportunity for Arturo. Alcides says that Marina is very observant and thanks her. He will find his niece himself. A glass of water and few nuts and he’s off.

     Soledad and Ester find Ursula in the plaza. Ursula asks if the baby has been found. Soledad says no. She wasn’t at Alcides’ house. They searched the place. Soledad is panicking. Ester tells her to calm down and find Hugo. Ursula tells them that Hugo left town to find Michelle. Soledad comes to the same conclusion as Ursula did originally – that Hugo has the baby.

     Hercu-less is standing in the street presumably outside Arturo’s house. Alcides comes up and they each ask the other what he is doing there. Herc says that he is watching for any suspicious movements by Arturo in case he tries to do anything against Alcides. Alcides tells him not to be an idiot. He came here after his woman. Alcides asks if Herc has seen Arturo. Herc says that Arturo went out very early, came back a short time later and has gone out again and not returned. Alcides concludes that it must have been Arturo who took the baby. He asks Herc if Arturo had a baby or anything that would hold a baby. Before Herc can answer, Alcides draws his gun and shoots at Arturo who is walking up the street. Passers by flee in terror. Alcides runs up, tosses his cane to Herc and grabs Arturo. He says that he missed on purpose, not because he is a bad shot. He demands to know where Soledad’s daughter is. Where did Arturo take his niece?

     Arturo asks what the hell he is talking about. Alcides says that his niece was kidnapped and he knows that Arturo did it to get revenge on him. Alcides asks Arturo where he has been. Arturo says he has been taking care of business. Alcides says that Herc has reported seeing him go in and out of the house several times. What was he doing? Arturo says so Hercu-less was spying on him. “On my orders,” says Alcides. Arturo says that Alcides should ask Herc, then. Has Herc seen Arturo go in or out of his house with a baby? He invites Alcides to come in and search his house. He has nothing to do with this and his vengeance would never involve a child or an old person. Alcides says that he doesn’t believe in Arturo’s moral protestations. Arturo wants Alcides to be blamed for the baby’s disappearance to prejudice Soledad against him. “Listen to me,” says Alcides, “where did you take her?” Gladis comes out of the house. She heard a shot and wants to know what’s is going on. Arturo tells his mother that it is nothing. Alcides’ gun went off by accident. Alcides puts away his gun and tells Arturo that he hopes he is telling the truth. If he finds the baby and finds out that Arturo was involved, someone (he indicates Gladis) will pay the consequences. Alcides and Herc leave.

     Eloisa comes into Michelle’s room at the hotel. She says to herself that she has completed the first part of Alcides’ plan: everyone believes that Michelle left without saying goodbye. Now she needs something to tie Alcides’ alibi with Michelle’s disappearance. She finds Michelle’s diary and reads what Michelle wrote about loving Hugo. She says that love is so tacky. How could a smart woman like Michelle write such stupid things? She says that Alcides will be able to make use of the diary. At this moment Boris comes in and asks what Eloisa is doing in Michelle’s room.

     Aurora is still crying.

     Ester says that she distrusts Hugo as much as Alcides. Either of them is capable of anything. Soledad asks why Hugo would take Aurora. It doesn’t make sense; he’s her father. Ursula says that Hugo didn’t take Aurora. Boris told her that he took Hugo to the train and he didn’t have a baby. Dr. Dan agrees that it doesn’t seem possible that Hugo would have kidnapped the baby. He suggests that they go to the police and ask if there is any information. Soledad is panicking again. She says that if Aurora isn’t with them and isn’t with her father, what if she has a catalepsy attack? Soledad has to sit down and cry.

     Hugo’s on the train. He flashes back to one of his many encounters with Soledad as Alcides where he tried to find out about her feelings for Hugo. This is just filler. Hugo gets a telegram telling him about Aurora’s disappearance. He just sits there. (Get off the train, Hugo!)

     Holding the diary behind her back, Eloisa says that Michelle asked her to pack up her things and send them to her. Boris says that he will help but Eloisa says that she would rather do it herself. Boris asks if Eloisa has heard that Soledad’s daughter has disappeared. Eloisa says that she was in the Obragon house when the baby was discovered to be missing. Eloisa asks where Hugo is. Boris says that Hugo left town to find Michelle. “That can’t be,” says Eloisa. Boris says that he doesn’t understand. Eloisa recovers by saying that Michelle didn’t want to see Hugo. Boris replies that he sent Hugo a telegram about his daughter’s disappearance and he expects that Hugo will return to San Marino when he gets it. Eloisa says that it is right for Hugo to return in this difficult time. To herself, Eloisa says, “If only this idiot knew that Michelle is dead.”

     Margot is making her bed when Arturo barges in and accuses her of being in this room with Hercu-less. Margot says that she doesn’t know what he is talking about. Arturo demands that she confess that Herc was here with her.

     Antonia has put on men’s clothing that is much too big for her and is trying to walk like a man. She looks at herself in the mirror and says that she can’t pretend to be a man – she can’t. What idiocy is she thinking about? She can’t accept that journalist’s offer to play piano in a cabaret. She can’t.

     Ester, Dr. Dan and Ursula try to get Soledad to calm down. The judge comes out. He says that he is investigating the matter and he has a suspect. He says that Michelle Phillips disappeared at the same time as her daughter. They are investigating the possibility that Michelle took the child. Dr. Dan says that it is impossible. The judge asks if there was any rivalry or conflict between Michelle and Soledad? Soledad asks if they have all gone crazy. Michelle is incapable of doing something like that. Dr. Dan agrees. Ester asks what motive Michelle would have and the judge says motive doesn’t matter. They won’t rule anything out. He advises Soledad to go home and when he has some information, he will bring it to her personally. (I wouldn’t hold my breath. They are the ones who convicted Hugo of attempted murder on no evidence.)

     Paquito is in search of pianist. He runs into Eloisa. He wants to know if Alcides took care of Michelle. Eloisa tells him that Michelle is dead and that Alcides took her to the treasure vault, they fought and he killed her. Paquito wants to know where her body is. Eloisa says that Alcides wouldn’t tell her that. Paquito is concerned that if her body isn’t found in the next couple of days, they could all be in trouble. Eloisa tells Paquito about Alcides’ plan to make everyone believe that Michelle left town. Paquito can’t believe that people believed that but Eloisa tells him that she convinced everyone. Paquito says that she is a little devil (una diabilla). She deserves a prize. They kiss.

     Margot is folding up laundry. Hercu-less comes in through the window. He sees that Margot is crying and says that he hopes that animal Arturo didn’t hurt her. Arturo appears and says that he didn’t hurt Margot, he set a trap so that Herc would betray himself without any evidence.

     Aurora is crying.

     Alcides comes to the Obragon house in the rain. He is accosted by several uniformed men who say that they are guards hired by Dr. Dan to keep anyone but family from entering the Obragon house. One guard notes that Alcides looks just like the guy they just let in. And so it is. Hugo is inside. Ester asks if Hugo has her granddaughter. Hugo says that he is incapable of doing something like that. As soon as he heard, he came back on the train. He asks where Soledad is? Soledad comes in and asks Hugo to tell her that he didn’t take their daughter. Hugo says that he never could be capable of doing that, never. Soledad goes to Hugo and says, crying, “They took our daughter.” Hugo embraces her, “How could this happen to our baby?” Dr. Dan looks on unhappily. Hugo asks Soledad to stay calm. They will find the baby. Soledad says that no one has seen the baby and she is scared. Hugo says that is why he came back, to find Aurora.

     Ester tells Soledad to be calm. She isn’t alone. She has her family and Dr. Dan who has been taking care of everything. Soledad tells Ester that she thanks Dr. Dan but they have to understand her anguish. In her desperation, she even thought Hugo had taken the baby. Hugo swears again that he would never do something like that. “If you don’t have her and Alcides didn’t, then who has her?” asks Soledad. Hugo asks if Alcides told her that he hadn’t taken the baby. Dr. Dan says that they searched the whole Hacienda and Alcides denied having the baby. Soledad asks who could have the baby, then? Hugo says that Alcides is capable of doing something like this but he doesn’t know. He doesn’t understand ‘Alcides the millionaire.’ He doesn’t know what to think about Alcides. Hugo says that he doesn’t know who has the baby. Soledad says that Boris told them he had gone after Michelle. Hugo admits this and says that Boris sent him a telegram about the baby. He came back right away. Soledad asks again who could have the baby. Who could be so perverse? Hugo says once again that he doesn’t have the baby. “I’d be incapable of doing something like that, not because of our daughter, not because of her but because I’d never forgive myself if I caused you any more pain.” Dr. Dan is not happy to hear all this.

     Arturo asks Hercu-less why Alcides thinks that Arturo took Soledad’s baby.

     Outside the house, Alcides learns that Hugo is inside. The guards ask if they should let Hugo know his brother is here.

     Dr. Dan says that at least they know Alcides won’t come back. The guards he hired won’t let anyone in. Ester says some rude things about the Medinas. Antonia and Lucas come in and agree that they can’t just sit and do nothing. Hugo asks if the police have any suspects. Dr. Dan says that they have an incredible one – Michelle. The baby and Michelle disappeared at the same time. Hugo says that is absurd.

     Margot babbles about how terrible it is that someone would kidnap a baby who is less than a year old. Arturo tells her to shut up. There is no need to get sentimental. Arturo asks Heru-less why Alcides thinks that he took the baby. Herc says that he doesn’t know. He was with Margot and then ran into Alcides as he was leaving the house. Arturo says that Herc is admitting he was with Margot. Arturo tells Margot to leave. She wants him to promise that he won’t hurt Herc. Arturo says he just wants to talk. Herc warns Arturo that Alcides knows where he is.

     He guards say that their orders are not to let anyone in the house unless the Obragon family authorizes it. Alcides says that if his brother is there, he doesn’t need to be. As he leaves, he says to himself, that having all these people around is going to make it harder to get to the treasure vault. He says that he has to bury Michelle and convince everyone that she left San Marino. He has to find Aurora.

     In the cabaña, Aurora is sleeping (or having a catalepsy attack).

     Boris is packing up Hugo’s stuff. He flashes back to Hugo saying (on Friday) that since Michelle has gone, there is no point in staying at the hotel and they will go to the cabaña in the woods. Boris says that before Hugo returns, he will take his stuff to the cabaña.

     Hugo tells Soledad that Michelle didn’t do it. She is incapable of taking their daughter. Soledad says that is the problem – everyone is innocent. Even Alcides convinced her with his words that he was innocent. She doesn’t want to be convinced of anything, she just wants her daughter.

     The guards report that Alcides was outside and didn’t come in when he heard his brother was there. Soledad asks how Alcides could come back to this house. Dr. Dan finds his behavior suspicious and goes to confront Alcides. Soledad asks him not to leave but he is gone. Soledad starts to cry again, seeks Hugo’s embrace and faints. He holds her.

     Arturo tells Herc that he doesn’t want him hanging around or spying on him anymore. He claims he had nothing to do with the baby’s disappearance. He doesn’t want to hear from Herc or Alcides and if he sees Herc around again, Margot will suffer. Herc says that none of this is Margot’s fault. Arturo tells him not to push his luck. Margot saved his life once but it won’t happen again. Arturo tells Herc to leave by the same hole he came in through.

     Boris sends the luggage down. He says that there will be a new beginning in the cabaña in the forest.

     Eloisa gives Alcides Michelle’s diary. Alcides asks about what Paquito knows. Eloisa tells him not to be concerned about Paquito. He is only concerned with the opening of his cabaret. Eloisa says that she is worried about Hugo. Boris told her that Hugo had gone to find Michelle. Alcides says not to worry about Hugo. They have to make everyone believe that Michelle left. He finds Michelle’s last entry in her diary. It says that the baby will always come between Hugo and her but she loves the baby like her own. Eloisa thinks that is good material but Alcides says that it implies that Michelle took the baby. He doesn’t want everyone looking for Michelle. He wants them to forget about her. He searches for something more useful.

     Soledad is dreaming that she is running in the woods. She falls and has a dream in her dream. Hugo accuses her of betraying him. A child says, “Mother and Father, don’t let your love die.” She has her dream of trying to save Hugo from the grave in her wedding dress. She calls for help. The little girl says that she must not let Hugo die.

     Arturo is near the cabaña. He sees that no one has been there. He says too bad for Hugo and Soledad’s baby. Then a wagon pulls up. It’s Boris. Arturo says that Boris will discover the baby in one of Alcides’ properties. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow – Let’s hope something happens.

 

Telenovela-World:  RECAP EPISODE 06.09.08      Author: jjablan (---)    Date:   06-10-08 12:31 PDT

     *** Arturo look at Aurora ,he said that he hope that they come for her before is too late. It is obvious that no one was here for long time. He leaves the baby there and he went to his home.

     *** Alc : I don’t know where baby is. Dan said that they search house and baby isn’t there. Alc said that he will help, and he promises that he will find her baby. Sol said that is exactly what he did to Hugo. He pretended to save him and he betrayed him. What of kind person you are?

     Alc: I’m the man that loves you and you don’t trust me. What about Hugo, did you ask him? Did you saw him? Where is he?

     When he said that Sol leaves that room and her mom went after her. Dan said that he is very smart .He want to implicat his brother to gain some time but it’s don’t work.

     Alc stay there and ask himself: If Hugo did that?

     Marina : What if it was Arthuro?

     *** Aurora is along, she is crying….

     *** Antonia think about job .She think that she can’t dress like man. But family needs money.

     *** Marina :I don’t think that Hugo will do that.

     Alc: Me either, I will find my niece myself.

     *** Sol &Ester go to police station. They saw Ursula. Ursula said that Hugo isn’t there. He went to looking for Mich. He will be back after one month. Sol said that He must had her daughter.

     *** Alc went to see Arthuro. He saw Hercules . He ask him what he is doing here?

     Herc: I watch this house because Arth.

     Alc: No you are here to get your woman back.

     Her: He left early and he came back, he went out again but he didn’t return yet.

     Alc: Did he has baby with him ? In that moment come Arth .Alc take his weapon and open fire .He said that he missed of purpose and not because he is bad shot.

     Alc: Where is Soledads baby? Where you did take my niece?

     Arth: I don’t know what you ask me.

     Alc: Herc said that you leave your house for several time. Where you been?

     Arth: What ? That creep is spying on me?

     Alc: No, he is follow my orders.

     Arth: Then ask him! Talk dog ! You can search my house and you wouldn’t find Aurora. I will never hurt baby or old person for my vengeance.

     In that moment Gladys open door and she ask what happen.

     Arth: Calm down ,it’s nothing. His weapon fire accidentally .Right Medina?

     Alc:I hope that you said truth. If you was involved in kidnapping you would have consequences .Herc let’s go !

     *** Eloisa is happy ,she think that she is finish first part of Alc plan. Now everyone think that Mich left town without goodbye . She is in Mich hotel room. She is there because she need some proof against Mich. She needs something to tie Alc alibi. She found diary. She open and she read what Mich write, How she loves Hugo. Eloisa laugh about that. How can one woman write that? In that moment Boris open door .He saw her and he ask her what she is doing in Mich room? She hides the diary after her back.

     *** Aurora is alone. She cries …

     *** Ester :I don’t trust H&A , both of them are capable of anything.

     Ursula : No, Hugo didn’t ,Boris told me that he left to find Michelle, he accompanied him to the train station.

     Sol : If she is not with him or with us she can have catalepsy . What then?

     *** Hugo has memory of Sol. Conductor give him telegram. He read that Aurora is missing. He decided to go back …

     *** Eloisa said that she come there to sand Michelle thing to her.

     Boris: Did you know that Aurora is missing? Hugo is not here he went to visit Michelle.

     She: That is impossible.

     He: Why?

     She: Because she said that she don’t like see him again.

     He: I sent him telegram and I hope that he will come back.

     She: I hope, he is father {she think: if this idiot only know that she is dead.}….

     *** Arth asks Margot if Herc was there. She don’t answer him..

     *** Calm down Sol! Do you feel better now?

     Jugde who is best in that region {to suspect wrong people} said that they are investigating and that they think that they have a suspect. He said that Michelle Phillips disapierd in same time like baby. He asks Sol if she & Mich are rival in some way? After all he think that Mich has baby.

     Sol: No that cant be her.

     Wster: She is friend my daughter, she wouldn’t do that.

     Sol: What we can do now?

     Judge :,Please go home now !

     *** Francisco is looking for piano player. He saw Eloisa. He ask her about Alc but he don’t like if she lie like always.

     She: Alc kill Mich ,he took her in place where treasure is.

     He: That he did like to Rebeca. What he did with body? If they don’t find her soon that we will be in trouble.

     She: Don’t worry, he has plan that no one of us will be suspect. I told to everyone that she leaves because broken hearth. Because Hugo.

     He: You are a little devil, you deserve a prize {Yes I agree with you to spend rest of her life in PRISON}…

     She was happy and she kisses him ….

     *** Herc decided to visit Margot. He doesn’t know that Arthuro set trump for him. He is waiting in Margot room.

     *** Alc come to Obregon’s house. He was surprised that there are guards. Dan hired them to watch house.

     In that moment Hugo talk with Ester.

     She :Did you have my granddaughter?

     He: No miss Ester ,I never will do that. As soon I heard that I took a train back.

     In that moment comes Sol.

     She: Tell me Hugo you didn’t take our daughter?

     He : I could never do that,never..

     She : They took our daughter, how could this happen to our baby? {Is not first time Sol }.

     He : Please try to call down. Don’ worry we will find her. ..

     She ; I can’t ,nobody has see her and I’m scared .

     He: That it’s why I come back ,To look for her ,and you will see that we will find her.

     Ester” Calm down sol, come here ,you can’t give up because Daniel has been taking care of everything..

     Sol: I know and she said to Hugo: You need understand my desperation; I even thought that you had taken my daughter.

     He: Sol, for love of God, I told you I never do anything like that.

     She: If you or Alc don’t have Aurora who has her?

     He: Did he tell you that?

     Dan: I searched his house but she wasn’t there. He denied that he has her.

     Hugo: Alc is capable of doing something like this.

     Sol: Boris said that you left to see Michelle.

     He: yes, I was on trip when I got Boris telegram. I come right away .I didn’t that. I would never forgive myself if I caused you anymore pain.

     *** Arth: Watch what you said Hercules! Only animal in this house are you.

     Margot cry .Herc ask her : Why she is crying?

     She: I ‘m very nervous because you both, every time when you meet awful things happen.

     Arth: Why Alc come to my house? Why he ask me about baby disappearance

     Margot : What happen ? What baby?

     *** Police said that inside is his brother .He come with Daniel .He hired us to not allow nobody come in without permission. Alc said that when his brother is there he will leave now, they don’t need him. He leaves think: With so many guards it will be heard to get the treasure. I have to bury Mich. I have to convince that entire she left San Marino.I must find Aurora…

     *** Dan : The guards what I hired will not allow nobody to come in without authorization .Ester said that thanks to Medina brothers they are prisoner in their house.

     Sol: Now is to late watch our house, that the most precious we had is gone. Lucas come to ask if they have some news about Aurora. Hugo ask what police said?

     Sol: They think that was Michelle.

     H: What? That is absurd, she and our daughter are disappeared in same time.

     ***Margot : That is horrible ,Sol baby is not even one year old. Who did that?

     Arth: Shut up Margot! Now is not time to get so emotional. Herc answer me why Alc come here?

     Her: I don’t know, I was here with Margot.

     Arth : So ,you are with Margot? She said that she didn’t tell him because she doesn’t want bother him. He said that she can leave room. She said Ok but don’t hurt Herc!

     Arth:I don’t like if you watch me or stalk me., I don’t want hear anything about you or Alc .If you come again in this house your wife will pay with the consequence. She can’t save you again. Now get out same way that you come in.

     *** Boris decide to move to Cabin before Hugo is back.

     *** Guard come to say that Alc was outside, and he leaves when I told him that his brother is here. Dan said that he will ask him why he comes back?

     Sol: I like know where is my daughter? She is fainting and Hugo keep her to not fool down ..

     *** Eloisa gives Mich diary to Alc. He asks her about Franc. She said that he is occupied for open his cabaret. She said that Boris told her about Hugo. He left to find Michelle.

     He open that diary last page: H&S meet again after long time, because their baby was sick. The baby will always come between me & Hugo. She is so beautiful, I love her like she is mine.

     Eloisa; there is, you can use that to explain why she left.

     He: This is useless. It implies Mich took the baby. Everyone will look after her, and I don’t like that.

     She: Then let find something else!

     He: there must be something that said that she run from Hugo . Maybe A poet. {What? women would leave her Diary with somebody?}

     *** Sol sleep, she has bad dream about Hugo.

     ***Arth comes to Cabin to see if somebody was there. He doesn’t care that Aurora is alone, hungry or wet. In that moment he saw carriage that is Boris .He said that Boris will find Aurora inside Alc property...

     Tonight we will see what Judge will say when they found the baby and don’t Michelle …

 

Telenovela-World:   Summary of 6/10 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   06-11-08 11:32 PDT

     Hugo finds the baby; Boris finds a clue; Dr. Dan doesn't believe Eloisa and Antonia becomes George

     Arturo watches Boris going into the cabaña. He says that he should leave. No one must suspect that he was involved in taking the baby. “You were lucky, Aurora,” says Arturo, “you will be saved but not you, Alcides.” He says that soon the baby will be discovered on Alcides’ property and everyone will think that Alcides kidnapped the baby. Outside the cabaña, Boris says that it is strange that a window has been broken.

     Someone is banging on the door of the Hacienda. Marina opens the door. It’s Dr. Dan come to see Alcides and he’s angry. Marina tells him that Alcides isn’t home. Dr. Dan demands to know where he is. Marina replies that Alcides isn’t in the habit of telling her where he goes. “Tell Alcides de Medina that Daniel von Chirac is looking for him and wants him to face the consequences (‘que me de la cara’) .

     At the Obragon house, Soledad is still dreaming old dreams that have nothing to with the story. She wakes up saying that she hoping that all this had just been a nightmare. Hugo says that now she is awake, he will go look for the baby. Lucas asks where he will look. Hugo says that he doesn’t know but he will find the baby whatever happens. Hugo kisses Soledad’s hand and promises that he will bring her the baby safe and sound (‘sana y salva’) and she should take care of herself. Hugo leaves. Soledad suffers.

     In Rebeca’s house, Alcides searches for suitable material in Michelle’s diary. He finds the perfect entry. Eloisa wants to read it but Alcides says the less she knows the better. Eloisa asks Alcides when he is going to pay her for keeping Michelle from talking to the authorities. Alcides says that he can’t pay her right now. Eloisa doesn’t understand. Alcides has a huge treasure; why is he playing games with her? Alcides says that right now there are guards that are preventing him from getting access to the treasure. Eloisa asks what he is going to do. “I’ll think of something,” says Alcides, “have a little patience.” Dr. Dan is heard outside calling for Eloisa.

     Boris goes inside the cabaña and leaves the luggage. He does not see the baby. “The cabin in the forest, what memories!” he says (probably remembering when he was trapped in the basement and escaped seconds before Alcides blew the place up with dynamite and it burned to the ground only to miraculously rise again from the ruins.) “What dust (polvo)!” he says. It needs new curtains (cortinas) too. (Being as observant as most men, he fails to notice a baby in the house.) The kid who helped him bring the luggage says that it is starting to rain and they should leave. Boris leaves without seeing the baby who is playing with what looks like a sprig from a pine tree.

     Ursula asks Soledad to forgive her. If she hadn’t left the baby alone, this never would have happened. Soledad says that only the person who took the baby is to blame. She says that they have to find the baby before she has another catalepsy attack.

     Dr. Dan says that he needs to talk to Eloisa about something important. Alcides tells Eloisa to distract the imbecile while he leaves. No one must know that he was here. Eloisa prepares herself and goes out to meet Dr. Dan. He says that it isn’t a social visit. He was looking for Alcides and didn’t find him so he has come here to tell her about some important things. Eloisa asks if the baby has been found. Dr. Dan says this isn’t about that. “I’ve come to tell you that I am not convinced by your story about the abrupt departure of Michelle,” says Dr. Dan. Eloisa asks what he means. Dr. Dan says that he doesn’t believe that Michelle only said goodbye to Eloisa before leaving.

     Hugo and Boris are in the cabaña. Boris says that he is glad Hugo got his telegram. Hugo says that when he got it, he returned on another train. He says that he went to Soledad’s house and she was in bad shape. Boris replies that he can imagine. Boris asks Hugo how he knew that Boris was in the cabaña? Hugo says that he doesn’t know anyone more efficient than Boris and he figured that Boris would have brought the luggage here after they left the hotel. Boris thanks Hugo and asks if he has any idea where the baby could be. Hugo says that he doesn’t have the slightest idea. He is going to change his clothes and go out looking for the baby. He needs Boris’ help. Of course, Boris says that Hugo can count on him. Hugo says that his search for Michelle will have to wait. Right now, nothing is more important that finding the baby. Just imagining that she might be in the hands of some unscrupulous person, hits him in the gut. At this moment, the baby makes a noise. “Do you hear what I hear?” asks Hugo. “Yes,” says Boris, “she’s here.” They get up and look and there’s the baby safe and sound. Hugo makes baby talk and Aurora holds his finger.

     Hugo says that the baby is in perfect health. Boris says that when he brought the luggage in, he didn’t see her. He says that when the baby heard Hugo’s voice, she reacted. Hugo says to the baby, “That’s because you know that your papa loves you so much. You want to know a secret? Your mama is going to be the happiest woman in the world when she sees you safe and sound.”

     Ester is worried that Soledad will faint again. Soledad says that she can’t just stay inside these four walls waiting for news. Ester asks her to be calm, torturing herself won’t help anything. Soledad asks her mother not to tell her to be calm. She should put herself in Soledad’s place. Ester agrees and says that if someone had taken Soledad from her, she wouldn’t have been able to stand it. Ester says that Soledad has to believe. The power of the mind is very strong. She says that something tells her that the baby will turn up very soon.

     Then the Obragon witchiness appears. Ester says that after the baby is returned, she wants Soledad to organize her life. She can’t continue to live in limbo. She can’t be enslaved in the diabolic game of those two men. Soledad says that Hugo is Aurora’s father. “No, my love,” says the Obragon witch, “a father takes care of his family. Hugo and Alcides have only brought misfortune (desgracias) to your life.” Soledad says that she can’t separate Hugo from his daughter. It’s not fair and she won’t do it. Ester says that although it hurts her to say so, the best thing she can do when Aurora is found is go far away from the Medina brothers and make herself happy. Soledad says that she doesn’t want to think about her future. She only wants her baby back. Ester says that the baby will be found but if she doesn’t think about her future, things will only get worse. “Soledad,” says Ester, “listen to my advice. When Aurora is found, formalize your relationship with Daniel and go away from here.” (Soledad- you should know by now never to follow any advice that Ester gives you.)

     Dr. Dan asks Eloisa to pardon him for speaking frankly. He doesn’t believe that Michelle would leave and only say goodbye to Eloisa. Eloisa says that Michelle was destroyed and didn’t want to talk to anyone. Dr. Dan is sure that she would have talked to him – they are best friends. Eloisa says that she and Michelle are best friends too and women understand problems of the heart better. Dr. Dan says that he doesn’t believe in the friendship between Eloisa and Michelle or Soledad. Eloisa fakes shock that Dr. Dan could be so mean. Dr. Dan flashes back to Hugo’s trial when he heard Rebeca tell Eloisa how she got Lucas drunk to encourage him to testify against Hugo. He tells Eloisa that he can appear to be a little aloof but his senses are well developed. Just as he knows that Alcides wants to see him dead, he know that she isn’t sincere.

     At the Hacienda, Alcides is eating nuts and giving instructions to Hercu-less. He has given Herc a letter and Herc asks if he should deliver it to Eloisa. Alcides, apropos of nothing, looks around says how beautiful the Hacienda is. He tells Herc that he has a special mission for him. He is to take the letter to Alcala (a nearby town) and bribe the postman there to postmark it yesterday (‘un sello con fecha de ayer’) and then he should put it into the mail so that it will arrive from Alcala postmarked yesterday. Herc doesn’t understand. He sees that the letter is addressed to Hugo. Alcides tells him not to ask questions and to go to Alcala on horseback, not by public transportation so that no one knows he went there. Herc leaves. “Con el tiempo y un ganchito,” Alcides uses his mantra of old: “ with time and a little luck.” Marina has overheard.

     Arturo is hitting the bottle. Margot comes in and asks if he harmed Hercu-less. Arturo says that he just warned him not to come into his house much less to Margot’s room. Margot says that Herc did it because he missed her. Arturo responds that he did it because Herc is working for Arturo’s worst enemy and wants information. Margot asks if Arturo was involved in the kidnapping of Soledad’s baby. Is he capable of doing something so horrible?

     Ester asks Soledad that when this nightmare (pesadilla) is over to think about what she has said. Ursula comes running in to say that Hugo has come and… Soledad jumps up, “What did he say? What has happened? Tell me …” Then Hugo comes into her room with the baby. “Here is our baby, Soledad,” says Hugo. Everyone is happy. Soledad says that no one can imagine how she feels. Boris comes in. Ester and Lucas ask Hugo where he found the baby. Hugo says that he found the baby in the cabaña in the woods. Ester asks what place that is and who lives there. Hugo says that no one lives there since his brother moved to the Hacienda. Lucas asks know Hugo knew that the baby was there. Hugo says that it was pure luck. After Michelle left town, he decided to move into the cabaña. Boris says that he didn’t realize the baby was there but when Hugo came and the baby heard his voice, she called out. She recognized his voice. Soledad asks who took the baby there, was it Alcides? Hugo says no. Boris says that a window had been broken and he assumes that someone broke in and left the baby there. Ester says that she doesn’t believe this story. It was he who took the baby there or worse, he did it in league with his brother. Hugo shakes his head in frustration.

     Eloisa fakes outrage that Dr. Dan could accuse her of something like that to her face. After all she has done for him promoting his suit with Soledad. He will come on his knees begging forgiveness. “You know, Eloisa,” says Dr. Dan, “Behind every one of your words, I hear and feel a lie.” He says that if it happens that he is wrong, he will ask her forgiveness. Eloisa tells him to get out of her house. Dr. Dan says that when Michelle returns, we will see if she corroborates the story that Eloisa has invented. He leaves.

     Alcides is meditating. Marina apologizes for disturbing him and asks what he wants her to do with the clothes that he bought for Aurora. He tells her to keep them. When the baby is found and Soledad is calmer, he will give them to her. Alcides asks if Marina knows the secret passages in the house. She says yes, of course. Alcides asks her to shown them to him right away. He might need to make use of them.

     Arturo denies having anything to do with the kidnapping of the baby. Margot asks why Alcides accused him of being involved. Arturo that Alcides is his worst enemy and says that everything bad that happens in San Marino is his fault or doesn’t she understand that. Margot tells him not to treat her that way. She goes on to say that she knows that Arturo isn’t bad. He is the way he is because he was a soldier. Arturo doesn’t know what she means. She asks what he said to Hercu-less and Arturo repeats that he told Herc that his life had been saved by a miracle but it won’t happen again. Arturo asks Margot to leave him alone. Margot asks to leave. She misses Herc. Arturo says fine – get out of my house. He throws her out of the room.

     Dr. Dan drives a gig to the Obragon house. He asks the guards if anything has happened. They say no. But a Medina went into the house. Dr. Dan asks which one, Hugo or Alcides. The guards aren’t sure. The twins are identical but the man said he was Hugo and he was accompanied by his servant, Boris. Dr. Dan doesn’t want the guards to let Alcides in so they shouldn’t let any Medina brother in unless they are sure it isn’t Alcides. The guard finally mentions that that Hugo came with the baby. Dr. Dan repeats his instructions that only authorized persons can come into the house.

     Inside, Ester the Obragon witch starts in on Hugo. How can he guarantee that the disappearance of the baby wasn’t a dirty game to get points with Soledad? “Señora, I can’t do anything to convince you,” says Hugo. “It was as I said.” Soledad says that no one in her house knows Hugo better than her and she knows he is telling the truth. She says that they can say what they want about Hugo but he would never hurt his own daughter. Ester replies that they should tell the police and they will investigate and see who was responsible. Lucas makes an ineffectual attempt to restrain Ester. Hugo says that he understands this is an uncomfortable situation for everyone. It is better that he leaves. “At least my return meant that we found our baby,” says Hugo. Soledad thanks him. She asks if he going to look for Michelle. He says that he will leave again tomorrow morning.

     Dr. Dan comes in and rushes over to see the baby. Soledad tells him that the baby was found in a house that belongs to Hugo’s family. Dr. Dan does a quick unnecessary checkup on the baby’s vital signs and say that she is ok. Hugo says goodbye and turns to leave but Dr. Dan wants him to stay and hear what he has to say. He says that if Lucas and Ester agree, they have to be much more strict about who enters the house so that the baby can’t be snatched again. Lucas agrees that only the family should be permitted to enter and certainly not Hugo’s brother, Alcides. Dr. Dan says that Hugo should not come in either. Hugo asks what he is saying. He has permission from the family to come see his daughter. Dr. Dan says it isn’t that but he and Alcides are identical ('dos gotas de agua,’ literally, ‘two drops of water’). The guards can’t tell them apart. Alcides could disguise himself as Hugo and gain entrance. Lucas agrees. Hugo tells Soledad that he needs to see his daughter. Soledad says that they need to find a solution. She understands the problem but Hugo needs to see his daughter. Dr. Dan suggests a solution. Whenever Hugo needs to see the baby, they can bring her to his house. A triumphant Ester asks Soledad what she thinks of this idea – neither of the Medina brothers would be permitted to come into the house.

     Hugo does not let Ester force Soledad to decide. “Soledad, before you come to any decision,” says Hugo, “I think it is better that I don’t return to this house. I did it because any father needs to see his daughter but I prefer not to come to a place where I’m not welcome (‘no soy bien venido’).” Soledad asks Hugo not to look at it that way. Lucas and Ester think Hugo’s decision is fine. Hugo says that he lives in the cabin in the woods. Soledad can bring the baby there or to the workshop. She decides and he will obey (‘tu decidas y yo acataré’). Dr. Dan says to Hugo that he will help Soledad make sure that Hugo gets to see his daughter whenever it’s necessary. It’s not personal. On the contrary, he is simply avoiding the risk that Alcides could pretend to be him. “Yes,” pause, “of course,” says Hugo in a tone that indicates he does take it personally. He kisses the baby, “I understand perfectly,” he says and leaves. With a horrible smile that makes you just want to strangle her, Ester thanks Dr. Dan for all he has done for them. Soledad has the grace to look ashamed. Lucas asks where something that is garbled is but must be Antonia.

     Paquito tells his girls that lacking a pianist, they will have to dance to a phonograph record. They don’t want to. Antonia is outside the bar and tells Paquito that she will play the piano for him provided that no one recognizes her. Paquito is ecstatic. He will transform her into his friend George.

     Hercu-less has done what Alcides asked with a corrupt mailman in Alcala. The letter will be delivered tomorrow morning. Herc pays him.

     Margot returns to her house. She can see that Herc hasn’t been there for a while. She flashes back to when Arturo defended her a decent person in front of his mother. She says to herself that in spite of everything, Arturo is a good man. He is the only person who has defended her. She wonders what is happening to her. Why does she miss Arturo. She is Herc’s woman. If she loves Herc, why isn’t she happy to be here?

     Arturo is still drinking. His mother comes in and thanks him for getting Margot out of the house. She says that he still handsome and her greatest desire is that he marry a woman of noble lineage (‘de alcurnia’). Arturo tells her to go to bed and leave him alone.

     Returning the to the cabaña, Hugo tells Boris that he would like to prove that his brother didn’t have anything to do with kidnapping Aurora. Hugo says he needs to talk to Alcides. Boris says that he will light a fire. Keen-eyed Boris now discovers a bunch of muddy footprints (pisadas) that are certainly those of whoever left the baby in the cabaña. Hugo says that they are the prints of someone who wore boots. It’s a good clue to discovering who kidnapped his daughter.

     Antonia is dressed up like a man – she looks like Charlie Chaplin. Paquito congratulates himself. With these clothes, make up and the moustache, no one will recognize Antonia. Antonia ask God to forgive her for this sacrilege. She is only doing it to help her family. Paquito tells her that her public is waiting and Antonia swaggers into the tavern.

     Hugo and Boris continue to look at the footprints. Hugo says that they were definitely made by a man wearing boots. Boris says that it rules out Michelle. Hugo says that was ridiculous. He has no idea how the police came to that conclusion. Boris says that the footprints weren’t from his helpers either.

     Alcides is outside the Obragon house wondering how he can get to the treasure vault. He sees the judge show up and wonders if it is about the baby or the disappearance of Michelle.

     Inside Soledad is thanking Dr. Dan for making them all feel more relaxed. Ester has to chime in that Dr. Dan is a man who cares about Soledad. Dr. Dan says that Ester took the words out of his mouth. He will do whatever it takes to make Soledad feel safe and happy. There’s a knock on the door. It’s the judge. He asks after Lucas, tells the family that he heard the baby was returned. However, his reason for coming is that he has received the annulment of Soledad’s marriage from the Vatican. She is a completely free woman. Happy looks all around. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: the fight for Soledad begins

 

Telenovela-World:   Summary of 6/11 episode from the CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---) Date:   06-12-08 04:59 PDT

     It's show time at the cabaret and the rest is a lot talkin' 'bout love

     The judge tells Soledad that the church has annulled her marriage. She now has no ties to Alcides de Medina. Soledad asks if Alcides knows. The judge says no, he will bring Alcides a copy of the order tomorrow. Lucas says that they have two reasons to celebrate: the return of his granddaughter and her freedom. Lucas asks the judge to find out who kidnapped his grandchild. The judge says that the investigation is ongoing and he will be notified when there is some conclusive evidence. The judge leaves. Soledad does not look that happy to get the news of her annulment and her mother says so. Dr. Dan tells Soledad that now she is free to give her heart to whomever she wants. “Free,” says Soledad to herself, “I’m a free woman. This document only freed me from Alcides de Medina but I’m not free because my heart belongs to Hugo.”

     Alcides goes up to the judge outside the Obragon house. He asks if there is news about his niece. The judge is surprised that he doesn’t know. The baby has been found. Now all that remains is to find the kidnapper or kidnappers. Alcides says that is excellent news. He hopes that those responsible will be punished. The judge says not to doubt it. The judge tells Alcides that they were discussing him inside. He gives Alcides a copy of the annulment.

     While he practices some fancy gun moves, Hugo says that Michelle is incapable of harming his child. He says that tomorrow morning he will go to the police and have them check out the footprints.

     Cut to the boots that made the footprints. Arturo is saying to himself that at this moment, Alcides must be having trouble with Soledad and her family. “Prepare yourself, Alcides,” says Arturo, “this is just the beginning.” He calls the maid and asks her to shine his boots. He’s going out tonight to the new cabaret.

     Paquito is helping Antonia put on her wig. He assures her that no one will know that she and ‘George’ are the same person. Antonia says that she hopes so. What does he want her to play? Paquito asks if she knows the Infernal Gallop by Offenbach. Antonia says that it is a little difficult but if she has the score… Paquito says not to worry. He wants to end the night with the cancan so his girls can lift their legs and create a sensation. Antonia asks if the girls can dance to that rhythm. Paquito replies that the choreography is the dancers’ problem. She should just play. (So the pianist has never rehearsed with the dancers. This should be interesting.) Paquito gives Antonia her money. Tonight she has to convince everyone that she is a man. He tells her to stand up straight, keep her legs apart and play wonderfully since she is European.

     Dr. Dan tells the Obragons that he should leave. He will see Soledad tomorrow in the hospital. Soledad thanks him for all he had done. Dr. Dan says that she doesn’t need to thank him. He will always be there loving and respecting her and waiting for the day when she will accept him. Soledad says that she wants to talk about that later. He repeats again that patience is his greatest virtue. She should take all the time she needs. He leaves. Soledad asks why everyone is looking at her. Ester says that man who just left is a saint. Lucas says that Dr. Dan loves Soledad very much but he has learned his lesson and is not getting involved. No such luck with Ester. She tells Soledad that she should formalize her relationship with Dr. Dan as soon as possible. Soledad tells her mother that she doesn’t want to be rude but she should stop pressuring her. Ester pressured her to marry Alcides and that turned out to be a living hell. (You tell that witch, Soledad!)

     Alcides is reading the annulment. He says that he never should have let his marriage in the church be annulled. He has ended up doing a favor for the little doctor (‘doctorcillo’). Alcides looks to heaven and says that this is absurd. It is as if a vengeful and mediocre god is trying to punish him when all he has done is love Soledad with his whole soul since he was a boy. Why? The duel should have been with his brother, Hugo, a clean fight to win Soledad’s heart. He says that had he known things would end up like this, he never would have divorced Soledad. Dr. Dan walks right past Alcides apparently without seeing him until Alcides says his name. They glare at each other.

     Hugo is relaxing at the cabaña. Boris asks now that his daughter is safe, whether he is going to go after Michelle. Hugo says that he will take the first train after he goes to see the police in the morning. He is concerned that the kidnapper is still at large though. Boris asks if he suspects who might have done it. Alcides? Hugo says that he doesn’t think Alcides was involved. Kidnapping Aurora wouldn’t have benefited Alcides. “Who then?” asks Boris.

     Antonia makes an inauspicious entrance into the cabaret. Her hand is crushed by male handshakes and she is shocked to meet Pierre, the topless waiter. Arturo comes into the place, is introduced to ‘George’ and looks at her curiously.

     Ester is offended at Soledad’s accusation. She is only concerned about Soledad’s well being and that of her granddaughter. Soledad replies that she may not have expressed herself very well but the fact is that Ester pressured her to marry Alcides. Ester admits that was a mistake but that is in the past. Lucas says that we should learn from our mistakes. He asks Soledad if she likes Dr. Dan. She says that Dr. Dan is a great guy and would make a great father for her child but finally admits that she doesn’t love him. She is not ready to start a new relationship. In a resigned voice, Ester says that Soledad is still in love with Hugo de Medina.

     Dr. Dan asks what Alcides is doing there. He is not welcome in the Obragon house. Alcides say that is none of Dr. Dan’s business. Dr. Dan replies that it is his business. He and Soledad… Alcides interrupts. He says that there is nothing between Dr. Dan and Soledad. Dr. Dan says that there will be something. Alcides replies that he heard Dr. Dan proposed and Soledad didn’t accept. Dr. Dan says that very soon she will accept. Alcides tells him not to fool himself. He should forget that woman. Dr. Dan thanks Alcides for the advice but says that he doesn’t need it. “I’ve been in love with Soledad since I was a child and she’s never returned my sentiments,” says Alcides, “Do you want to know why? Because her heart belongs to my brother. She loves Hugo.”

     Hugo is thinking out loud. He says whoever kidnapped his daughter wants him and his brother to look bad in Soledad’s eyes. Boris replies that there is only one person who would benefit if Hugo and his brother fell into disgrace with Soledad. “Arturo de Linares,” says Hugo.

     So far Antonia’s disguise is not working too well. Arturo says that ‘George’s’ face looks very familiar. Paquito spins a tale about George being a well-known European musician who is in town briefly. Since Antonia is a woman, she can’t help but be effeminate. “That’s what we need in this town,” says Arturo, “another pervert.” (In spite of the fact that Antonia hasn’t sat down at the piano, we can hear ragtime being played.)

     Since Soledad hasn’t answered, Lucas concludes that Soledad is still in love with Hugo. Ester asks why Soledad can’t escape from the vicious circle she is in with that man. Soledad says that her mind tells her to leave Hugo but her heart won’t let her. Lucas says it is pointless to argue. But since Ester is still breathing, argue we will. Ester says that the only good thing that came from Hugo was Aurora and all the rest was pain. Soledad says that she can’t help what she feels. Ester once again urges to Soledad to get Hugo out of her heart and marry Dr. Dan and move away. Finally, Lucas gets up and asks what Soledad’s heart wants. “Hugo, papa,” says Soledad, “I love Hugo.” She starts to cry. This pointless argument continues after the commercial. Ester says that Hugo knows that she can’t get him out of her heart and is manipulating her feelings. Soledad denies this. Ester says that she always has to speak the hard truths in this family. She could just push Soledad into Hugo’s arms but she won’t because it is wrong. She begs Soledad to take her advice. Lucas says that unfortunately Soledad’s mother is right.

     Dr. Dan says that he won’t discuss the details of his relationship with Soledad with Alcides. Alcides laughs and Dr. Dan says that he who laughs last… He will invite Alcides to his wedding. Alcides tells Dr. Dan once again that Soledad loves Hugo. Dr. Dan asks why Alcides is defending his brother. Aren’t they rivals? Alcides says that Soledad is his whole purpose in life. She may love Hugo but she knows he is no good for her while Alcides has changed and learned a lot. Alcides believes that in time Soledad will learn that he can make her happy. He tells Dr. Dan to stop sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong. Dr. Dan asks if Alcides is threatening him. “Take as you will,” says Alcides. He suggests that Dr. Dan leave town like Michelle. Dr. Dan says that he doesn’t believe Michelle went anywhere or at least not willingly. He is going to get to the bottom of that, too.

     Paquito is nervous that the show is about to start. Eloisa comes in. Paquito points out that Arturo is there. Arturo looks in her direction but he sees Margot, not Eloisa.

     Soledad tells her father that she can’t explain what she feels inside. When her daughter disappeared, she felt like she was going to die and when Hugo came, she felt at peace. She can’t explain it. Lucas says that it is love but some love can kill you. Ester comes in to say that she is concerned that it’s late and Antonia hasn’t returned home.

     Dr. Dan comes into the cabaret sure that he will find a clue to what happened to Michelle here. He sees Eloisa. Margot says that Arturo is happy to be seen with her in a place like the cabaret. Arturo asks where Hercu-less is and Margot says that she thinks he is sleeping at Alcides’ hacienda. Arturo asks why Margot came to the cabaret and she says that she can’t stop thinking about him and then takes back what she said. Paquito announces the show and introduces ‘George Wild’ the pianist. The ‘Paquitas’ are introduced and they do about a 30 second cancan number. Dr. Dan is impressed with Antonia’s piano playing. After the performance, he introduces himself to her and compliments her on her performance.

     Ester is concerned about where Antonia could be. Lucas says that she is an adult and can do what she wants. Ester and Lucas go to bed. Ursula comes in to say that the baby is sleeping. Soledad asks her to sit down. They haven’t had a chance for a talk. (So the baby has been left alone, then?) Soledad asks how things are going with Boris. Ursula says that things have been so hectic, she hasn’t much time to see him. And now that Hugo can’t come to the house, it will be even harder. Soledad says that if Boris really loves her, nothing will keep him away. He will do anything to win her heart. “Like Dr. Dan is doing everything possible to win your heart?” asks Ursula.

     Dr. Dan asks Antonia to have a drink with him. They are both strangers to town. Antonia doesn’t even have to talk, just listen to him. They sit down at the bar.

     Margot tells Arturo that she is tired and wants to go to her house. She asks if Arturo is staying and he says yes, of course. Who would want to leave with Paquito’s beautiful women here. Arturo perceives jealousy in Margot’s reaction. Margot denies being jealous. She has her husband. Arturo says then go back to her husband. Margot says that Hercu-less doesn’t know that Arturo released her. Arturo says that it sounds like he kept her a prisoner but yet she has spent the whole evening with him. Margot leaves and Arturo orders more drinks.

     Soledad tells Ursula that she can’t forget Hugo or any of the memories she has of him. But he has filled her life with pain. Ursula says that it is because of that she asked about Dr. Dan. Soledad asks if Michelle left town because she thought there was something between Hugo and her. Ursula says that of course, she thought that. It is obvious that Soledad and Hugo still love each other. “But our relationship is impossible,” says Soledad. It isn’t her fault if Hugo and Michelle can’t get together. Soledad says that accepting Dr. Dan’s proposal and marrying him is the only way to make everyone happy (except you and Hugo, of course. Bad idea, Soledad).

     Dr. Dan is drunk. He says that he doesn’t usually share his secrets with strangers but his usual confidant isn’t here. Has George heard about Michelle Phillips? Antonia shakes her head. Dr. Dan says that he misses her. Dr. Dan confides in George that he is in love with an incredible woman but she doesn’t return his affections because she is in love with another man. Dr. Dan says that it is terrible not being loved back. Dr. Dan tells George how much he loves Soledad but she loves Hugo. He says that he just ran into Hugo’s twin brother, Alcides. He says that Alcides really hates him. He swears to George that if Alcides doesn’t kill him first, he will win Soledad’s heart, love and affection. Even if he has to die, he will do it. He swears it. Dr. Dan is a weepy drunk.

     Liquor sales are brisk at the cabaret and Paquito thinks that his success will make Eloisa respect him. He asks if she having a good time but she says that she is bored. She asks who the pianist is. Paquito asks why she wants to know. Eloisa says that the pianist seems very effeminate and Paquito wouldn’t want a rumor going around that the piano player is his lover. She leaves. Arturo asks a waitress to have a drink with him. Paquito sends George off to the dressing room and sits down with Dr. Dan. Dr. Dan says that George listens well but doesn’t talk much. He says that he feels like he has known George for a long time.

     Antonia returns home. Soledad asks where she has been. She has been waiting for her. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Soledad accepts Dr. Dan’s proposal.

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 6/12 episode from the CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---) Date:   06-13-08 04:28 PDT

     Soledad makes a decision about Dr. Dan; Hugo makes a sword for Michelle; Paquito makes an unwelcome discovery

     Antonia tells Soledad that she went for a walk. Soledad can’t believe she was walking for all the time she was gone and moreover Antonia smells of tobacco and alcohol. Antonia laughs offs the idea. She tells Soledad that she is so happy the baby is back, that Daniel has left guards outside so that they are all safe and oh by the way, Daniel is a great guy. Soledad says that is the only thing they talk about here. Antonia now reveals to Soledad some of what Dr. Dan confided to her as George the pianist: that Dr. Dan is dying of love for Soledad; that he loves her with all his heart and with him, she would never be heartbroken; she is sure that he would give his life for her. Antonia asks Soledad to think about it.

     At the Hacienda, Alcides is, what else, eating nuts. Hercu-less comes in and reports that he arranged for the letter that Alcides gave him to be mailed in Alcala and it will be delivered tomorrow morning. “Perfect,” Alcides says to him, “Go get some rest.” Herc leaves. Alcides says that now no one will suspect that Michelle is dead. Now he needs a way to get Dr. Dan out of his way.

     Margot is in bed alone. She has multiple flashbacks to things that happened yesterday. She can’t understand why she keeps thinking about Arturo. Herc comes in. They kiss. Herc asks her what happened. She tells him that she told Arturo that she missed Herc and he let her go. Now she is his, only his.

     Alcides is obsessed with nuts. Hugo is obsessed with fruit. Hugo is having breakfast and remarks on how sweet the raspberries are (‘Qué tal la dulzura de estas frambuesas’). His neighbor’s daughter gave them to him. He says that today he is going to forge a special sword to give to Michelle. Boris says that Hugo looks happy today and ready to formalize his relationship with Michelle. “I can’t continue to be committed to something impossible, Boris,” says Hugo, “Soledad and I can’t be.” There’s a knock at the door. Boris takes delivery of a letter from Michelle to Hugo.

     Soledad is in her ‘mine cave in’ yellow dress. She tells Ursula that Hugo should see the baby before he leaves to find Michelle. Ursula asks if it is just the baby that Hugo should see. Soledad gives her a look and Ursula says that it will give her an opportunity to see Boris.

     Ester is sewing and Antonia comes in and says good morning. Ester asks where Antonia was last night. Antonia spins a tale of a rich friend of Paquito’s who wants to learn to play the piano but only at night. Ester asks his name and Antonia says, Oscar Sand. She produces the money that she earned and Ester is impactada. Antonia says that she promised to maintain the house.

     Hugo is carrying around the letter unopened. Boris asks if he is going to read it. Hugo says that he has a strange feeling that this letter is going to change the rest of his life. Hugo notes that it was postmarked two days ago; the day that Michelle disappeared. Hugo reads the letter aloud:

     Dear Hugo: I can’t express in words what I feel in my heart. I want to be yours but I can’t. First, because I feel that I am hurting Soledad. Second, because I see in your eyes that you have never stopped loving her. (Soledad and Ursula have come into the room behind him.) I was yours for the first time and it was beautiful but in your eyes and on your lips Soledad’s name was always there. As long as she is between us, we will never be happy. Not her, not you and not I. (Hugo gives a big sigh and put the letter down.) He says that is why she left San Marino without saying goodbye to me. He turns and sees Soledad standing there. Soledad tells Hugo that she couldn’t help overhearing him read the letter (she could have knocked). She says that Michelle was completely right to leave. Hugo says that he wasn’t expecting her. “You told me you were leaving town to find Michelle,” says Soledad, “I brought the baby so you could say goodbye to her.” Ursula has actually brought the blanket named Aurora but Hugo dutifully kisses it. Soledad starts to cry. She says the letter is horrible. Michelle must be suffering so much. Michelle is Soledad’s friend. She has been with Soledad in her worst times. “She saved my life,” says Hugo, “Thanks to her and Dr. Dan, I’m cured of catalepsy. But she has made her decision.”

     S: Pushed by us, Hugo. It’s our fault. You need to go and talk to her. You must convince her that it’s not true; that’s she wrong.

     H: No. No, Soledad. It’s true. However much we try and deny it.

     S: No. There is no future for us. Out of respect for all the people around us: Dr. Dan, Michelle, my family and even Alcides, who have all been trying to persuade me, we have to separate. We have to take different roads. Please. You have to look for Michelle. Try to be happy with her – for us.

     H: And you?

     S: I know what I have to do. Goodbye Hugo.

     Hugo suffers.

     Alcides is lurking outside the Obragon house. He says that the only way to get past the security is to kill the guards. He says that there must be another way to get to the treasure.

     Paquito tells Pierre that the opening of the cabaret was a big success. He is going to be rich. Pierre gives him the receipts and the bills and goes to bed. Paquito sees something on the couch behind him. He uncovers Deborah, one of his waitresses. She is dead. What a problem! (I may not have mentioned in yesterday’s recap that Deborah was the waitress serving Arturo at the cabaret.)

     Hercu-less wakes up alone in bed. He calls for Margot. He wonders where she went so early. Margot is at the foot of Arturo’s bed. Arturo is dreaming a flashback to the May 2 episode when he vowed to wipe out Alcides and his family. Here is how I recapped that scene:

     >>>Arturo is instructing his men on what they are to do: show no mercy and leave no witnesses. Gladis asks him what’s going on and why everyone is armed. Arturo tells her to get back to the kitchen; this is a guy thing (good luck there, Arturo. We know who really wears the pants in your family). Gladis demands to know what he is planning. Arturo says that he is going to kill Alcides and all his family, all of them. Gladis is impactada. She tries to get him to change his mind. Surely, as an intelligent man, he can think of a better way to get his money back than killing everyone? Once they are all dead, how is he going to get his money anyway? Arturo says he will plunder the hacienda. Gladis asks if he wants to spend the rest of his life in jail but Arturo says that he has the authorities under his control.<<<

     Arturo wakes up and sees Margot. He asks what she is doing there.

     Eloisa (in an amazing green dressing gown with huge ruched sleeves and her hair down) says that Alcides must have something very important to tell her to come this early.

     Alcides says that it is hot in here. He takes off his coat. He can’t get to the treasure. However, someone with access to the Obragon house could do so. He wants to make a deal: Eloisa will go into where the treasure is and take the money they need. Eloisa is impactada.

     Hugo is in the forge. He appears to be making a sword while the ‘Mi sufrimento,’ song is playing. In no time at all, he has a beautiful polished sword with a fancy gold hilt. “Soledad was right,” he says, “My future is with Michelle. Michelle, my belle.”

     Dr. Dan has come to take Soledad to the hospital. Lucas says that she went out very early. She comes back in and asks Dr. Dan to wait a minute (she’s going for the ring, I bet). Lucas says that he knows Soledad very well. Something is going on. The Obragon witches come in. Antonia flashes back to meeting Dr. Dan in the cabaret but he doesn’t appear to make any connection. Soledad comes back and asks them all to listen to what she is going to say to Dr. Dan. She says that being his friend has been a privilege but from now on things are going to be very different between them. She says that she will marry him (‘Acepto ser tu novia’). Dr. Dan asks her to repeat it. Dr. Dan wonders if he is dreaming. Soledad shows that she is wearing his engagement ring. Dr. Dan is happy like a 6 year old who’s been given a lollipop. Ester happily and Lucas reluctantly welcome Dr. Dan to the family. Dr. Dan says that he didn’t expect an answer so quickly. Soledad says that she discussed it with her family and they all agreed that marrying him was a good idea for her and her daughter. Dr. Dan suggests celebrating at the new cabaret that evening and announcing his good news to all of San Marino. The cabaret is in the French style and has a wonderful pianist (I’m sure Ester would love it!). Antonia is impactada.

     Paquito says that he doesn’t deserve problems like this right after the inauguration. He wonders who killed Deborah. He tries to think what to do. He tells the body that he has to get rid of her. He doesn’t know who did this or why but he can’t let it ruin him.

     Eloisa ask if Alcides is asking her to go inside the treasure vault in the Obragon house without anyone seeing. Alcides says yes. Eloisa says that if the guards could see Alcides, they could see her. Alcides replies that as Soledad’s friend, she can come and go in the house without arousing suspicion. He says that the treasure vault has two entrances: one is outside in the garden near the patio and other… (first we’ve heard of a second entrance). Eloisa refuses to listen. She says that she doesn’t want to know anything. She believes Alcides is setting a trap to kill her. He wants her to enter the treasure vault and be killed.

     Margot tells Arturo that she snuck into the house when Gladis and the maid went to mass. Arturo was asleep so she made him breakfast. Arturo is suspicious. He thinks she has come to spy on him for Alcides.

     Hercu-less wanders around his house drinking milk (out of the bottle).

     Dr.Dan is all excited about celebrating his engagement at the cabaret but Antonia is horrified. She says that it is a place of sin. Dr. Dan says that they can have a celebration at the house with the baby. Soledad says that she doesn’t want to celebrate at all. She says that she means it should just be a family event. Whatever, says Dr. Dan. Lucas, Ester and Antonia leave. Soledad turns around and Ursula has disappeared (we can guess where she’s gone!) Dr. Dan says to Soledad that now that they are alone, he would like the truth: why did she become his fiancée? A few days ago, she wasn’t sure. Was it for love or to distance herself from Hugo?

     At the forge, Hugo is polishing the sword he made. He flashes back to giving the other sword to Michelle and to asking Michelle to give time a chance to heal his wounds. Boris comes in and says that without doubt, this sword is his best work to date. Hugo says that it will be a good present for Michelle. He hopes that she will forgive him. She is a great woman with a noble and generous heart. She doesn’t deserve to suffer. Hugo hands the sword to Boris, turns away and sighs, “Soledad.”

     Eloisa says that she won’t fall into the same trap as Rebeca and Michelle. She won’t let Alcides kill her. Alcides demonstrates that he could kill her right now by drawing his guns. She agrees to go into the treasure chamber. Alcides tells her that there is an entrance inside the house where the guards won’t see her. Eloisa has three long and very bizarre flashbacks that seem to have absolutely nothing to do with the story.

     Soledad tells Dr. Dan that she agreed to marry him for various reasons. He is a marvelous man, noble, good… Dr. Dan interrupts and says that he has a feeling she still hasn’t told him the most important reason. Soledad says that something happened that helped her make her decision and it was the letter that Hugo received this morning from Michelle. Dr. Dan asks when it was written. Soledad says that she doesn’t know but Hugo got it this morning. Dr. Dan says that Soledad just came back from seeing Hugo. She explains about taking the baby to say goodbye to Hugo before he goes after Michelle. She gets back to the letter. She says that it gives the reason that Michelle left San Marino and the main reason was her, Soledad. She feels guilty for that. Dr. Dan says that it is true then that Michelle left town. Soledad says yes, Michelle has returned to her country. That is one of the reasons Soledad has agreed to marry him. She knows that the only way for Hugo and Michelle to be happy is if she, Soledad, stays away from Hugo for good. Dr. Dan says then Soledad didn’t accept his proposal for his sake. She did it for Hugo. Soledad asks if Dr. Dan remembers that she told him before that she wasn’t ready for a new relationship. That hasn’t changed. Her heart hasn’t recovered. Dr. Dan kisses Soledad on the cheek and hugs her. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Hugo carries Soledad off on horseback

 

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 5/13 [USA, 6/13/08] La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)

Date:   06-14-08 11:04 PDT

     Hugo confronts Soledad about her engagement; Eloisa experiences the treasure and Alcides discovers Dr. Dan's secret

     Dr. Dan says that he will do whatever it takes to make Soledad’s heart heal and make it his forever. He says that Soledad’s mother wants them to marry and move far away so that Alcides and Hugo can’t mess up Soledad life again. Dr. Dan says that he knows she’s not ready but asks her to marry him and move far away from San Marino.

     Ursula comes into the forge. Boris is glad to see her. He says now that Hugo can’t visit his daughter at the Obragon house, it will be harder for them to see each other. He missed her a lot. Ursula says that she missed Boris too but she has come to see Hugo. Ursula tells Hugo that Soledad accepted Dr. Dan’s proposal and is now engaged to him. Hugo is impactado.

     Soledad says that she can’t leave San Marino. There are too many things tying her here – her family, this is the place she was born… Dr. Dan says that she doesn’t need to lie. He knows that the only reason she won’t leave San Marino is Hugo. Soledad denies this but Dr. Dan says that they have agreed not to lie to one another. He says that they are both survivors - survivors of loss and betrayal. He tells Soledad that once he fell in love with a woman who betrayed him and that is why he understands her. He knows she doesn’t love him and is scared to death of making another mistake. But now that she is single and free, they will only go to the altar when Soledad is ready and in love with him. Dr. Dan starts to kiss Soledad and Eloisa breezes in asking if she is interrupting something. Eloisa notices right away that Soledad is wearing Dr. Dan’s ring and asks when the wedding will be.

     Paquito decides to get Deborah out of his place in a barrel.

     Margot tells Arturo that he can’t believe that she is spying for Hercu-less. Arturo says what should he think? Yesterday Margot said that she missed Herc and wanted to return home and the next morning she sneaks into Arturo’s house. Margot says that she came because she was worried about him. Last night he was drunk and he has the ED problem. Arturo says that he doesn’t want her pity. He orders her out of his house before his mother sees her and gives Arturo a hard time. He pushes her out the door saying that Margot is crazy.

     Soledad tells Eloisa that yes she is engaged but they haven’t set a date yet. Dr. Dan says that they are officially engaged. Eloisa says that she doesn’t know whether to congratulate them or offer condolences. Soledad asks why Eloisa says that. Eloisa advises her to ask her fiancé. She asks Daniel if he doesn’t remember all the horrible things he told her. Eloisa tells Soledad about how Dr. Dan came to her house and insulted and threatened her all because he didn’t believe that Michelle left town and only said goodbye to Eloisa. He called her a liar. Dr. Dan says that he is sorry but he finds it extremely strange and impossible to believe that Michelle left town without saying goodbye to him. Soledad reminds him that she told him about Hugo’s letter from Michelle explaining her reasons for leaving town. Eloisa is surprised, “A letter?” she says and flashes back to Alcides telling her that they have to make people forget about Michelle. Dr. Dan says that then he didn’t know anything about a letter. Eloisa asks what it says. Soledad says that the letter says that Michelle thought she was in the way between Soledad and Hugo. “You see,” says Eloisa, “I told you so. You owe me an apology.” To himself, Dr. Dan says that he doesn’t believe anything she says but he has to apologize for Soledad’s sake. He does so.

     “So von Chirac and Soledad are engaged,” says Hugo, vigorously using the bellows. He says that he talked to Soledad this morning (Ursula was there) and she didn’t say anything about that. Ursula says that Soledad was very upset about the letter that Hugo got from Michelle. She and Michelle were great friends and Ursula thinks that Soledad feels guilty about Michelle’s departure. Hugo is working the bellows more slowly now. Ursula says that she shouldn’t have opened her big mouth (‘bocota’ from ‘boca,’ mouth) If Soledad finds out that Ursula came here, she’ll kill her. She says that she shouldn’t have told Hugo. Hugo says she did the right thing. Ursula asks Hugo not to tell Soledad that it was she who told him about this. Ursula says that she has to go and leaves. Boris asks Hugo what he is going to do. “What I should have done a long time ago,” says Hugo.

     Arturo is in his room. He sees his medals and flashes back to Margot’s admiration of his military service. He wonders if Margot is in love with him. Then he says, “women,” and shakes his head.

     Margot comes back to her house with bread. She greets Hercu-less as her king (‘mi rey’). He asks where she’s been and she says that she went early to get fresh baked bread (‘pan recién horneado’) to make Herc a nice breakfast. Herc asks if she is telling the truth. She says of course. What else would she do? They kiss.

     Paquito is disposing of his barrel of Deborah. He drives it somewhere. “Rest in peace” (‘descansa en paz’), he says and rolls it down a hill.

     Eloisa accepts Dr. Dan’s apology saying that she knows that Dr. Dan was desperate about the disappearance of ‘their’ friend and that’s why he did it. Soledad is happy that they have settled that matter. She asks why Eloisa has come to visit. Eloisa says that she wanted to see Soledad before she went to the hospital. It has been a while since she saw Soledad, not since Michelle left and she misses her friends. Dr. Dan tells himself that he doesn’t believe a word this woman says. He suspects that everything with her is a fake (‘una farsa’). Soledad says Eloisa is welcome whenever. This is her house too. (‘Esta tambien es tu casa.’) Eloisa says that Dr. Dan is giving her a dirty look. She will leave them alone and say hello to the rest of the family. “Proceed with your romance, (‘prosigan con el idilio)” she says. She leaves. Soledad asks Dr. Dan if he thinks that Soledad would lie about Michelle. Dr. Dan says that Eloisa is her friend and he doesn’t want to get involved in the relationship between Soledad and her friends. He assures that he will protect her always from everyone and that includes Eloisa.

     Eloisa goes into Soledad’s room, locks the door and hears Alicdes’ voice giving her instructions on how to get into the treasure vault. She turns a lamp fixture and the door opens. Just then Antonia knocks on the door. Eloisa closes the door to the vault and unlocks the door. Antonia asks what Eloisa is doing in Soledad’s bedroom and where is Soledad. Eloisa says that Soledad is with Dr.Dan and starts to give some lie about what she was doing in Soledad’s room when she looks at Antonia strangely and flashes back to asking Paquito about George the pianist at the cabaret. Antonia asks why Eloisa doesn’t answer her question. “Doña Antonia,” says Eloisa, “you and the pianist…”

     Ok, here we go. Hugo, still in his work shirt, rides flat out to Soledad’s house. The guards won’t let him in. Hugo says that he has to speak to Soledad. The guards aim their weapons and mention the identical twin problem. Hugo yells that he has to speak to Soledad. Hugo rides right up on the porch. “Soledad!” he yells, “It’s Hugo. I need to talk to you. Soledad!” Soledad hears Hugo’s voice. Dr. Dan wants to go and deal with it but Soledad says she will come too.

     Eloisa says that Antonia looks a lot like the pianist in the bar (so much for the disguise). Eloisa asks if Antonia is related to George Wilde. Antonia dismisses that as absurd. She is an Obragon and has nothing to do with anyone employed in that den of iniquity (‘antro de perdición). Antonia notices Hugo outside and that Dr. Dan and Soledad have gone to speak to him. Antonia goes to tell Ester. Eloisa breathes a sigh of relief. Hugo has saved her bacon this time. She has to get into the vault. She locks the door once again. She opens the door and goes in.

     Dr. Dan tells the guards to lower their arms. Hugo says that he needs to talk to Soledad. Soledad says that she just brought the baby to him at the cabaña. What does he want? When she gets close enough, Hugo reaches down takes her hand and sees the ring. He asks if she is engaged to Dr. Dan.

     Eloisa is overwhelmed at the sight of the treasure. She hears Alcides’ voice tell her where Michelle corpse is (covered with a cloth). The body is intact because she died recently and the vault is cold. Eloisa has to bury her there in the vault. Eloisa is creeped out by he corpse. She finds the place where Alcides told her to put Michelle’s body. Eloisa is distracted by the treasure and starts fondling gold bars.

     Hugo and Soledad look at one another. Finally, Soledad says, “Hugo, please. There’s nothing for you here. I told you that we had nothing more to say. Don’t get involved in more problems.” Trying to lower the tension level, Dr. Dan says that he understands Hugo got a letter saying that Michelle had returned to her country. He’s glad ‘cause he doubted it before. Hugo ignores him. “Why Soledad? Why?” he asks Soledad. They look at each other again for a few seconds and Hugo reaches down and puts Soledad behind him on the horse and gallops away. Dr. Dan tells the guards not to shoot.

     Dr. Dan goes after Soledad. Ester, Lucas, Antonia and Ursula all come outside to find out what is going on. Ester is concerned that Hugo will harm Soledad and but Lucas says that she knows that Hugo loves Soledad.

     Eloisa is panting. She has buried Michelle. She says that Alcides didn’t tell her what to do with the sword. She should leave it here. If she’s found with it, everything would be discovered. She starts fondling the gold bars again. She almost trips the trap but remembers Alcides’ instructions just in time and avoids it.

     Boris has come to see the judge. He tells him about the footprints and the judge says to come with him and he will take care of it.

     At the Hacienda, Alcides is cleaning his gun. Hercu-less comes in with a letter. He says that this is what Alcides asked him to investigate two months ago. The response has just come in. Still cleaning the gun, Alcides say that he hopes that this is the letter that will enable him to give von Chirac the surprise he deserves.

     Dr. Dan and the guards are following Hugo’s trail. It leads into the forest.

     Hugo lifts Soledad off the horse. He says that the guards aren’t following. Soledad asks Hugo what he is doing. Dr. Dan and the guards are looking for her. He’ll be arrested. Has he gone crazy? “I’m crazy with love for you,” says Hugo, “When I saw that ring on your finger, I couldn’t take it. I thought I had lost you forever.” He kisses her.

     S: You lost me long ago, Hugo. I told you. I told you to go your own way.

     H: I didn’t want it to come to this but I had no choice. We must find a safe place.

     He puts her back on the horse and they ride off.

     As you would expect, Eloisa is in no hurry to leave the treasure chamber. She finds a pearl necklace and takes it as a gift for her trouble. She hears Alcides’ voice telling her to take two gold bars (‘lingotes de oro’) and hide them under her clothes. No one will suspect that she has something under there. Eloisa puts the gold bars in the tops of her stockings. (They must be really tough garters. Gold weighs a lot.) Eloisa is done but she can’t resist taking an emerald and putting it in her cleavage.

     Ursula is taking the baby to Soledad’s room. She wonders why it is locked. At the cabaña, the judge is now the CSI team and is examining the footprints himself with a magnifying glass. He tells Boris that it is important evidence that will help find out who

     kidnapped Soledad and Hugo’s child. Boris is just about to tell the judge whom he and Hugo suspect when Dr. Dan runs in calling Soledad. He tells the judge that Hugo took Soledad against her will and he has to find her. The judge says that he’ll get on it as soon as he is finished with the footprints. Dr. Dan says that he needs to do it right away. Boris tells the judge that there must be some misunderstanding. Hugo adores Soledad. He would never harm her. The judge says that this family doesn’t get out of one tragedy before they get involved in another. He asks Boris about the person he suspects in the kidnapping.

     Hugo carries Soledad into the gold mine. (Good thing Soledad has her ‘mine cave in’ dress on.) Hugo flashes back to when he was in the mine with Soledad before. Hugo says that for him, this is where Soledad saved his life. He grabs her and kisses her. We see the engagement ring still on her finger. Soledad says that she can’t do this. She is engaged to Dr. Dan. Hugo says that when he found out, he thought he was going to go crazy. That’s why he kidnapped her at her house in front of everyone.

     S: Hugo, this is insane.

     H: Yes, Your love makes me crazy. I’m desperate for your love.

     S: I gave my word to Daniel.

     H: Words are just words. (‘las palabras se las lleve el viento,’ literally, ‘words are carried away by the wind’) Don’t you feel the same way I do? We were born for each other.

     S: No, that’s not true. Fate is always keeping us apart.

     H: Then I’ll fight against fate and the world. I’ll fight against everyone. If they hang me for loving you, let them do it. Let them hang me a thousand times because a thousand times I’ll return from the dead to keep kissing you. Take the ring off. Take it off.

     Eloisa is orgasmic as she comes out of the treasure room. All of a sudden she hears Ursula knocking on the door. She closes up the entrance to the vault and lets Ursula in. In response to Ursula’s question about why she didn’t open the door when Ursula knocked, Eloisa says that she lay down and fell deeply asleep. Ursula tells Eloisa that Hugo kidnapped Soledad.

     The judge comes to see Arturo (his boots still look muddy. The maid didn’t do a very good job of polishing them) about the kidnapping of Aurora. The judge says that Arturo is a suspect. Arturo says that is absurd. The judge wants to compare Arturo’s boots with the footprints found where the baby was recovered.

     Alcides is looking off of the balcony at the Hacienda. Hercu-less asks why he doesn’t open the envelope. Alcides replies that good things in life should be enjoyed. He opens the envelope and sighs. “The doctor has a secret. The little doctor (doctorcillo) that everyone believes to be perfect and without fault (‘sin manchas,’ literally, ‘without stains’) is a married man.

     Dr. Perfect is riding around looking for Soledad. Hugo and Soledad are kissing in the mine.

     H: You can’t marry anyone but me.

     S: Don’t torture me any more. Let me go.

     H: Take the ring off or I will. Take it off.

     S: I’ve made my decision. There’s no return. I’m getting married to Dr. Dan.

     H: You can’t. You’re still married to Alcides in the church.

     S: No, you’re wrong. The annulment came through. I’m free, Hugo.

     He kisses her again and she asks him to let her go.

     H: Listen to me, we can’t run away from our feeling much less find other loves – Dr. Dan for you or Michelle for me.

     S: You won’t convince me.

     H: We were born to love one another. What we feel is so strong, so beautiful that for good or bad our destinies are linked forever.

     Soledad kisses Hugo. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Hugo yells and the mine collapses.

 

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 5/16 La Traición from CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---) Date:   06-17-08 05:06 PDT

     Soledad is stupid; Hugo is crushed; Arturo is arrested; Alcides is in funds and Paquito is trying to clean up

     Soledad pulls away from Hugo’s kiss:

     S: I can’t. It’s not fair.

     H: Of course, it’s not fair. You think two people who love each other so much should be separated? It’s not fair.

     S: Hugo, don’t you realize? I’m wearing the engagement ring of another man.

     H: A man that you don’t love!

     S: Hugo, please. We have to end this. Let’s try to make new lives for ourselves.

     H: Yes, let’s do it, let’s do it together. With our daughter we could live far, far, far away.

     S: I can’t do that, Hugo. Daniel has been so good to me. He’s never treated me badly. On the contrary, he’s been wonderful.

     H: If he’s a good man, he’ll understand. I don’t want to lose you. I don’t want to and I can’t (“no quiero y no puedo’).

     S: Don’t you realize that every time you kiss me, it reminds me of the kisses you gave me when you were pretending to be Alcides.

     H: Why? Why do you insist on making me think that you can’t forgive me?

     S: It’s not about forgiving. We can’t be together. Please don’t pressure me any more.

     H: I love you. Even if you run from me, do what you will, no matter what happens, I will never stop loving you. I adore you.

     S: Stop! (She runs away.)

     H: Where are you going? Soledad?

     Eloisa can’t believe that Ursula has told her that Hugo kidnapped Soledad. Ursula says that it is true. It caught them all by surprise. Eloisa says that they have to notify the authorities. Hugo might hurt Soledad. Ursula says Hugo is a not bad person. He was upset at learning that Soledad had gotten engaged to Dr. Dan since he is still in love with her. The Obragon witches and Lucas come in. Eloisa again says that the authorities should be notified about Soledad. Ester says that Dr. Dan and the guards went after Hugo. Antonia’s eagle eye spots Eloisa’s new string of pearls right away. She flashes back to asking Eloisa why the door to Soledad’s bedroom was locked. She tells Eloisa that when she saw her a few minutes ago, she wasn’t wearing this necklace.

     Arturo tells that judge that the mere suspicion that he had anything to do with Aurora’s kidnapping is an insult to his reputation, his military career and his name. It’s crazy. The judge says that he doesn’t see any problem with Arturo showing them the sole of his boots (‘la suela de sus botas’). The judge pulls out a drawing of the footprints that he wants to compare Arturo’s boots with. Arturo says that this is truly humiliating. The judge says that we can do this the easy way or my men can force you to do it. Arturo shows the judge the sole of his boot and the judge compares it to the drawing.

     Alcides repeats the information that he has just received with evident satisfaction – Dr. Chirac is a married man. “That’s to your benefit, isn’t it?” ask Hercu-less who is always a little slow on the uptake. Alcides says that for some obscure (‘turbia,’ literally, ‘like a muddy stream’) reason, Dr. Dan hasn’t divorced his wife. He tells Herc that he has an important mission for him. “At your service,” responds Herc. Alcides turns around and looks at Herc saying that he seems to be in a very good mood today. Herc replies that it is true. Margot came back to him. “You took her back from Arturo without my help. I congratulate you,” says Alcides, “You are one up on that idiot.” He asks for his bowl of nuts and tells Herc to listen carefully. He has to find Dr. Dan’s wife.

     Dr. Dan is still riding around looking for Soledad.

     Hugo runs after Soledad and grabs her.

     H: Don’t go any farther. Don’t go deeper into the mine. It’s dangerous.

     S: Let me go!

     H: Listen to me. There’s no way out that way. This is an unstable mine. It’s dangerous.

     S: It’s dangerous being near you.

     H: Don’t say that. I would never hurt you.

     S: You wouldn’t hurt me. Hugo, you’ve hurt me so much.

     H: That’s in the past, in the past. I made mistakes because you married my brother. I was jealous and confused but that’s in the past. (He kisses her hand.) It’s in the past.

     S: Even if I forgot everything that happened in the past, you still hurt me today, right now. Don’t you realize that every time you speak of love, it’s as if you stab a knife right into my heart (‘es como si me clavaras un puñal en el corazon’)? Your kisses hurt me. Hugo, your touch kills me because I love you and I don’t want to love you.

     H: You see. We can’t run from our destiny. We can’t run from our feelings. Our love is stronger than everything. It is. If this ring is keeping you away from me, then let me take it off for you. (Hugo starts to take the ring off Soledad’s finger but she snatches it back.)

     Ester and Lucas scold Antonia for being rude to their guest but Antonia holds her ground. She insists that Eloisa was not wearing that necklace when she came in to Soledad’s room earlier. Eloisa tells Antonia that she hopes that Antonia isn’t accusing her of stealing the necklace from Soledad. Ursula confirms that the necklace is not Soledad’s. Eloisa says that she had the necklace in her hand because it fell off when she lay down in Soledad’s room. Eloisa says that Antonia is confused just like Eloisa was confused when she thought that Antonia was related to the pianist at the club. Antonia backs down immediately and apologizes. Eloisa says that she has to leave. She will do everything she can to find Soledad.

     Gladis comes in and asks what is going on. The judge says that he is on a criminal investigation. He puts Arturo under arrest for suspicion of kidnapping Aurora. Gladis is impactada and Arturo protests his innocence. The police take him away. (They didn’t put handcuffs on Arturo. When Hugo gets arrested, he always politely holds out his wrists for the handcuffs.) Gladis says that there has to be a mistake. The judge tells her not to interfere with the workings of justice. If she wants to help her son, she should do it through legal means. That’s what lawyers are for. He leaves.

     Hercu-less says to Alcides that this means he has to travel and find von Chirac’s wife. Alcides says that he wants Dr. Dan’s wife here in San Marino. Herc says what if she doesn’t want to come. Alicdes says that they will resolve that with money. Alcides looks at his watch and says to himself that if Eloisa doesn’t show up in half an hour, he’ll have to go after her. He tells himself to relax. She can’t have betrayed him. He tells Herc that they’ll discuss what to do when he finds Dr. Dan’s wife.

     Dr. Dan has found Hugo’s horse and deduced that he took Soledad into the mine.

     Hugo and Soledad in the mine-

     H: If you don’t love von Chirac, why are you doing this?

     S: Because one day I will love him.

     H: That day will never come.

     S: That day will come when I tear you out of my heart. That day I will really be free, Hugo. Please, find Michelle. I am going to keep my word with Daniel.

     H: I can’t go find Michelle because she left me.

     S: It was our fault, Hugo!

     H: Because she realized that I could never stop loving you.

     S: Let me go, please. (Hugo releases her hand.) Hugo, I’m so sorry. I’m engaged to Daniel von Chirac and I’m going to get married. Find Michelle. Make her happy. She deserves it. (She leaves.)

     The Obragon witches are worried about what has happened to Soledad. Lucas says Hugo would never hurt her. Ester and Lucas leave the room. Ursula says to Antonia that it is strange that Eloisa would lock herself in Soledad’s room. Antonia agrees. She found Eloisa there before Hugo came. Antonia says that she doesn’t trust Eloisa. She is up to something.

     Hercu-less says that he needs money to go on this trip. Alcides says that he will have it this afternoon. Eloisa slithers in and she’s not wearing the necklace. Alcides asks why she is so late. “Did you think I betrayed you?” asks Eloisa. Alcides sends Herc away. Alcides asks if she brought what he asked. Was she in the treasure room? Eloisa asks him to check for himself. She raises her skirt to show one of the gold bars.

     Soledad is walking out of the mine alone. She looks back. She starts to go back but Dr. Dan appears. He asks if she is ok. She says that she is fine. He asks about Hugo. Hugo appears and sees them together. He calls Soledad’s name really loudly. The mine collapses. Dr. Dan and Soledad are ok. Hugo doesn’t answer. Soledad and Dr. Dan start to move the rubble to find Hugo.

     Antonia tells Ursula that whatever Eloisa was looking for in Soledad’s room, they won’t find it. They should concentrate on finding Soledad. Ursula hesitantly volunteers that she might be able to find out something. She is friends with Hugo’s servant, Boris. She can go ask him. Ursula asks Antonia not to mention this to Ester. Antonia agrees and Ursula leaves.

     Boris is in the workshop when Manrique and another guy come in. They ask for Hugo and Boris says that he isn’t there. The guy is a weapons collector and Manrique has told him that Hugo makes good swords. Boris has the one that Hugo made for Michelle and shows it to him. The guy has never seen a better sword. He offers to pay a lot of money for it.

     “I will get about 50 thousand pesos for these two gold bars and with that I will be able (‘podré’) to survive for a few days,” says Alcides. “You mean we will be able (‘podremos’),” says Eloisa. Alcides says that he will give Eloisa her share this afternoon when he exchanges the ingots for cash. He asks if anyone suspected anything. Eloisa says no, everything went fine. Alcides asks if she buried Michelle’s body and Eloisa says that it was horrible but she put it into the catacombs like he said. Alcides asks if there is anything Eloisa wants to tell him. She asks what he is referring to. Alcides says that if she could have stolen anything from the treasure vault and if that’s the case, she should tell him.

     It’s nice to see Arturo in jail for once. Gladis comes to see him. She is babbling about how they have to get him out of the prison before everyone finds out. Arturo tells her to shut up. If she wants to help him, she has to go get Margot and bring her to the jail. Margot is the only one who can get him out. Gladis shakes her head and walks away.

     Soledad hopes that nothing bad happened to Hugo. Dr. Dan says that they will get him out. Soledad says that she doesn’t hear Hugo’s voice. Dr. Dan should hurry. Soledad starts screaming Hugo’s name and Dr. Dan tells her to be careful or she will cause another collapse. Finally, she sees Hugo under the rubble. Dr. Dan digs him out. Hugo says that he is ok, just a few bruises. Dr. Dan says that he should be checked out. The impacts could have after effects. “At this point,” says Hugo, “nothing worse could happen to me.” Dr. Dan offers to help him crawl out of the rubble but Hugo says he can do it alone. “I’m used to having my world crash down around me." (‘Ya estoy acostumbrado a que el mundo me caiga encima,’ literally 'fall down on top of me.') Soledad says again that Hugo should go to the hospital but Hugo replies that he should go to the police station because he tried to kidnap Soledad.

     Alcides is waiting for Eloisa to answer. He asks if she took any jewels from the treasure. Eloisa says that she is offended. Alcides points out that there are so many valuable things in the vault. Eloisa replies that they are partners and she wouldn’t risk him cutting her throat by stealing what doesn’t belong to her. She says that instead of suspecting her, he should listen to what she found out at the Obragon house. It is a barrel of gunpowder about to explode (‘un barril de pólvora a punto de estallar.’) Alcides asks her to tell him. She tells him that Soledad accepted Dr. Dan’s proposal and Hugo kidnapped her the moment he found out. She says that she isn’t telling him this so that he will go crazy but just so he knows what’s going on. She says that Hugo kidnapping Soledad isn’t the problem but Soledad accepting Dr. Dan’s proposal is. Alcides says that marriage will never take place. Dr. Dan is a married man. Eloisa is impactada.

     Someone is knocking at Margot’s door. It’s Gladis. She tells Margot that although she can’t stand her, Arturo needs to see her. He’s in jail.

     In jail, Arturo tells himself that he has to persuade Margot to help him. She is the only one who can get him out of jail. He flashes back to putting the baby in the cabaña. He castigates himself for not realizing that he had left footprints. He tells himself to relax. He knows what he has to do.

     Boris says that the sword is not for sale. Hugo made it as a gift for someone very special. Manrique says that they are offering him a lot of money. Boris says that he is sorry but only Hugo can make the decision to sell the sword and he’s not here. The guy leaves money for Hugo to make a sword exactly like that one. Boris takes the commission. Manrique and the guy leave. Ursula comes in and asks if Boris has any news of Hugo and Soledad. Boris says no. He tells Ursula not to worry. He is sure they are fine.

     Dr. Self Righteous says that there is no need for the police. What Hugo did was terrible but sometimes people act on irrational impulses. Hugo says that nevertheless he deserves to go to jail. Soledad says that she won’t file charges. Hugo takes Soledad’s hand and kisses it. “Forgive me,” says Hugo to Soledad, “Forgive me. It won’t happen again.” Dr. Dan says that he ran into the judge at Hugo’s cabaña and told him what had happened. Now he has to see the judge and tell him everything is ok. Hugo says that the judge was at his house investigating Aurora’s kidnapping. Hugo says that he wants to find the guilty parties. Dr. Dan asks if Soledad is ok. She says yes. To herself she says, “My God, why must I give up the man I love?” (why indeed?) She asks Hugo again to go to the hospital. “No Soledad,” responds Hugo, “no doctor will ever be able to cure my wounds.” Soledad and Dr. Dan go off hand in hand. Soledad looks back at Hugo. “Why, Soledad? Why?” asks Hugo, “I love you.” He says “Yo te amo,” to her silently like he did on the gallows and then we see that he has Soledad’s engagement ring.

     Hugo looks at the engagement ring and gets on his horse. The guards show up and ask where Soledad is. Hugo says that she has gone home. They don’t believe him. He starts to ride away but they fire a warning shot. Hugo returns, gives them his gun and rides off.

     Arturo has a visitor. It’s Margot. He is glad to see her. She asks him to tell her that he did not commit this atrocity. Arturo says that she can prove his innocence. She asks him again to tell her that it isn’t true. He asks her if she thinks he is capable of kidnapping a baby. She doesn’t think so (you don’t know Arturo very well, Margot and he didn’t tell you he didn’t do it). Arturo tells Margot that she has to help him prove his innocence by going to the cabaret and stealing one or more of the boots of police officers who frequent the place. All guys in the legal field wear the same kind of boots. Arturo will be able to show that his boot print is not unique. (Couldn’t a lawyer make that argument, Arturo?)

     At the cabaret, Paquito is trying to clean the couch where Deborah’s body was but the stain won’t come off. Eloisa comes in and gives him a fright. She asks if he can’t afford someone to clean the furniture. She realizes his hiding something from her and finds the bloodstains. She asks who he killed.

     Ester is worried that it is so late and Soledad hasn’t returned. Lucas announces that Dr. Dan has brought Soledad back. Soledad explains that Hugo took her to the mine. Ester says that the mine is a dangerous place. Dr. Dan says that Hugo was the one in danger. There was a collapse and Hugo was trapped but he and Soledad got Hugo out. Lucas asks if Hugo is ok and Soledad replies that it wasn’t anything serious. Ester wants Soledad to file charges against Hugo. Soledad says no and Dr. Dan agrees. He says that Hugo acted on impulse and has already admitted he was wrong. Soledad wants to go take a bath but Dr. Dan asks if it is ok if they have a celebration of his engagement to Soledad that evening. Ester and Lucas think that is a fine idea. Soledad asks where Ursula is.

     She’s kissing Boris in the workshop. Boris says that her kisses taste like honey (‘saben a miel’). Ursula likes Boris’ kisses too but that’s not why she came. She came to find out about Soledad. Boris says that Ursula knows that Hugo and Soledad love each other very much. Ursula agrees. Boris says that his how he is starting to feel about Ursula. Of course, Marina comes in and sees them kissing passionately. She leaves a card and goes out.

     The police put Hugo in jail. I guess they only have one cell because he is put in the same cell as Arturo. Hugo says that he needs to speak to the judge. Hugo turns around and says to Arturo that if he is in jail, it is because he kidnapped Hugo’s daughter. Arturo says that he didn’t do it and he’ll prove his innocence. Hugo asks how Arturo is capable of committing such cruelty against a baby that can barely walk. Arturo repeats that he didn’t have anything to do with it. Arturo stands up and Hugo punches him a couple of times and discovers Arturo only has one hand.

     Paquito explains how the stain got on the couch. He found Deborah there dead. Eloisa asks Paquito where the body is. She asks if the police took it. Paquito asks if she is crazy. If the police found that that there had been a murder on the night of the inauguration of his cabaret, he’d lose everything. He hid the body. Eloisa commiserates Paquito on the bad day he is having while she thinks to herself that she has just had the best moment of her life while looking at the giant treasure. She regrets that she can’t tell Paquito about it.

     Paquito notices how happy Eloisa is. She says that Alcides gave her money and she wants to spend it at Paquito’s cabaret. They kiss and Paquito closes the door.

     Soledad is in her bedroom. Antonia comes in and tells her that Eloisa was in her room while she was out and even more strange, she locked herself in. Soledad is not very concerned. Eloisa is her friend. Then Antonia notices that Soledad doesn’t have her engagement ring on. “The ring,” says Soledad, “I’ve lost my engagement ring.” The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Dr. Dan’s lie is exposed.

 

 

Telenovela-World:  RECAP EPISODE 06.16.08  Author: jjablan (---)  Date:   06-17-08 11:30 PDT

     *** S & H in mine.

     S: I can’t, this isn’t fair. I can’t do this.

     H : Of course isn’t fair. Do you think two people who love each other so much should be away? It isn’t fair.

     S: Hugo I can’t you see? I’m wearing another man ring.

     H : A man you don’t love.

     S: We must to end this .Let’s try to make new life for ourselves.

     H : Yes ,let ‘s do that, let’s do that together. We could leave far away.

     S: I can’t do that Dan is so good to me. He’s never treated me wrong. On the contrary he’s been wonderful.

     H: If he is good man he will understand. I don’t want to lose you. I can’t and I won’t.

     S: Can’t you see? Every time you kiss me it reminds me of when you would kiss me while passing off as Alcides.

     H: Why? Why do you insist on making me think you can’t forgive me?

     S: Is not about forgiveness. We can’t be together. Please stop insisting.

     H: I love you. Even if you run from me no matter what you do no matter what happens. I will never stop loving you. I love you.

     He kisses her but she pushes him and she leaves. I think that she didn’t like to be there.

     H: S where are you going?

     *** Eloisa : What you mean that H kidnapped S? Where he take her? He probably wants to hurt her?

     Urs: No .He is good par. Besides she loves him.

     In that moment Obregon’s come.

     Elo: We must go look for her.

     Est : Guards and D went to look for her.

     Ant look at Eloisa. She said that is strange that a minute ago she didn’t have this necklace.

     *** Judge is in Medina house. He asks Arth to see his shoes. He will compare with that foot prints what he has from Cabin.

     *** Alc: Then Dr Chirac is married man. For some reason he has not finalized his divorce. He look at Herc and said that he have a important mission for him. He asks him why he is happy today.

     He said because Margot took him back .Alc said that is good that he stole her from Arth without his help. Congratulation said Alc. Pass me my nuts please and pay attention! You are going to find Dan’s wife!

     *** Daniel: Where are H& S? There is no trace of H or S .Where they could be?

     ** Hugo hold S. He said: Don’t go any further! Don’t go dipper into the mine! It’s dangerous.

     S: Let’s me go!

     H: There is no way go out .This is an unstable mine.

     S: Being near you is even more dangerous.

     H: Please don’t say that .I would never hurt you.

     S: You have hurt me so much.

     H: That was in the past S .I was confused because you married my brother .I was jealous and confused but that was in past.

     S: Even if I forget everything in the past what happened, you still hurt me, today, right now. Can’t you see? Every time you speak of love you stab a knife into my heart. Your kisses hurt me, your touch kills me because I love you and I don’t want love you.

     H: You see? We can’t run from our feelings. Our love is stronger than anything it’s

     Is this ring keeping you away from me? If yes than let me take it off you.

     *** Ester: don’t speak like that to our friend

     Eloisa : Do you think that is S necklace ?

     Urs: No Miss Ant that is not S.I knows all her jewels.

     A:If not where you get than?

     Elo: It’s obviously my. I had it in my hand because it feel when I brazen lied down on the bad .You are just confused A just I was when I said you were relative with the pianist at the club.

     A: Forgive me .All what happened with my niece has us worried.

     Elo: Of course, don’t worry! Well I’m off. I assure you that I will do whatever I can do to find S.

     Lucas: Sorry once again Elo. She leaves.

     *** Gladys come and saw Judge with Arth. She ask him what happened? He said that he is there on a criminal investigation. He turn to Arth and said: You are under arrest in suspicion on A de O kidnapping.

     Arth: I’m innocent.

     J: If you are you will have chance to prove it. Arrest him!

     Gladys: This must be a misunderstanding.

     J: Ma’m please don’t interfere with justice! If you want to help you son do it trough legal means. That‘s what layer are for.

     ****Alc said that he needs that woman there. He needs his wife in S M.

     Herc ask what if she doesn’t want come.

     A: We will resolve that with money. {He thinks about Eloisa, if she doesn’t show up within half an hour, he will have to go after her. Relax A she couldn’t have betrayed you.

     *** Daniel finally saw horse. He thinks that is Hugo’s horse. He said that H is hiding her in side.

     In side is H&S.

     H: Why you are doing this if you don’t love him?

     S: Because I will someday.

     H: That day will never come.

     S: That day will be the day I tear you from my heart. Then I will be free H. Please find Mich! I’m going to keep my word with D.

     H: I can’t find M because she left me.

     S: It was our fault H.

     H: Because she realized I would never stop loving you..

     S: Let me go! I’m really sorry .I’m engaged to D. I’m going to marry him. You look for M and make her happy. She deserves it. She leaves.

     *** Ant: Do you think that D found S?

     E: I doubt it .anything can happen when she is with him.

     L: Don’t think worst. S he is fine .He would never harm her.

     E: look like you are only one that isn’t worried about her.

     L: yes I’m worry but he wouldn’t hurt her. No way. He leaves and E helps him.

     U: Why Miss Eloisa lock herself in S room.

     A: yes I found her before H come .She is up something.

     *** Herc said that he need money .Alc said that he will give him this afternoon. In that moment Elo come. Alc ask her: What took you so long? Herc please leave us alone!

     She: What you think? That I betrayed you?

     A:Did you bring it?

     E: Why you don’t check yourself?

     *** S is by entering in mine. She turns to go back. D come and saw her. He was happy to see that nothing happen to her. Sorry D that you come to late. She tested Hugo’s kiss again. He asks her: Do you are alright?

     S: Yes I’m fine. He hung her like brother .In that moment H saw them.

     H: Soledad {he calls her name so laud that in that moment mine start collapse.}

     S: Hugo….Hugo doesn’t answer.

     ***Ant: Where can be S?

     U: I can help. I would ask B to help us. Please don’t tell Miss Ester.

     A: OK ,I will stay with Aurora.

     *** Boris work in his shop. Manrique and his friend come. They heard that H made very good swords. B gave him one to check. He said that he never saw sword like that. Friend said that he will give a considerable sum of money for it.

     *** Alc takes that gold and said that he can have 50 thousand for those two gold ingots. He will give her share today when he gets the cash. He asks her: How went everything?

     E: Like I Expected.

     A: where there any suspicions? Did you bury M body?

     E: I bury her and that was awful. I left her at the catacombs.

     A: Is there anything else you should tell me?

     E: What you mean Alc?

     A: I mean that you could take anything for you.

     *** Mom visits his son in jail. She asks him if he is OK. We must take you from there before anyone find out you are here.

     Arth’ mom if you will help me than shout up! You must go to Margot house and bring her here. She is only person that can get me out here. Gladys is shock but if that will help her son she will do that.

     *** Back to mine. After collapse S&D look for Hugo. Was so nice that D act like DR .He clean that way to find him. He didn’t think that would be better to leave him there. It’s slow and S scream H’s name.

     D: Please don’t scream because that can cause another collapse. Relax.

     S saw H’s hand. She said: There he is .H wait of us.

     D: We must take him to hospital.

     S: Hugo give me your hand! D will take you in hospital.

     D: S please let me thru please!

     H: Dr you saved my life.

     D: We will bring you to Hosp.

     H : No ,there is only few bruises.

     S: Please let him to take you to the hosp.

     H: No, you should take me to the police. I kidnapped you and I have to pay for that..

     *** Alc: Did you take any jewels?

     E said to him that she feel offended.

     I don’t think that he believes her .A: There are too many valuables.

     E: We are partners and I wouldn’t risk my life by stealing what belong to me. But let me to tell you news. S&D are engaged. H kidnapped her

     A: They can’t be married. He is a married man. That was shock for her to hear that.

     *** Gladys come to visit Margot. She said that her son is in jail and he must speak to her urgently.

     *** Arth:I must convince M to help me. She is only one that can me take out here. How could I be so stupid? I didn’t consider my footprints, I must relax, calm down .I know what I need to do.

     *** B: Sorry but that isn’t for sale. He made it for someone very dear to him.

     M: But we offer you a great deal of money.

     B: Yes but my boss would be one to decide. He isn’t here .I don’t think that he will sale it.

     Friend: In that case I give you half money now to make me one like that.

     B: Yes we will try to make like this one or even better.

     They leave him and B looks that money: That is lot money…A lot….

     *** U comes to shop. She asks b if he know anything about H&S.

     B: No, no yet. I don’t think that anything bad will happen. {Do you think that she wouldn’t have so passionate kiss from H ? Don’t worry B she had that.}.

     ***D: There no need for the police. What you did is terrible. But sometime we act on irrational impulse.

     H: Even so I deserve to be punished.

     S: I want file any charge.

     Hugo kisses her hand and said: Forgive me it won’t happen again.

     D:I have to talk to the judge .I went to tell him what happen.

     H: Yes he was in my house because I ask him to investigate our Daughter’s kidnapping. I want to find whoever did it.

     D: Are you OK S?

     S: YES. {She is thinking about what happen. My God Why I must give up man that I love?}; Please let him to take you to the hospital.

     H: No S, No one Dr will be able to cure my wounds.

     S: Shall we go now?

     S&D walks to his horse. H stud there and ask: Why S? Why? I love you. Because D love her to Hugo. You must finally accept it . He opens his hand and look ring.

     I think that S&D will walk all way to her house and have nice talk. Hugo ride his horse but was big surprise that police was there. They said that he need go with them tp police station. Judge will decided what will happen to him.

     *** Arth have visit that is Margot. She is his hope. He: Listen to me! You must help me to prove that I’m innocent.

     M: tell me that isn’t true.

     A: Do you think that I did that? I need you to help me to prove that this footprints aren’t my .You must go to taverne tonight. There is a lot officers .They are Paquito clients. I need you to get as many boots you can. All officers wear same type of boots. I need you to get it for me.

     M: What I should do with that?

     You bring it to me and you tell me name of owners. That way I will be able to prove I’m innocent.

     *** Fran clean furniture. That blood doesn’t come off. Eloisa come and scare him. She ask him why he must clean that? She look and saw that is blood there.

     *** Obregon’s house. Ester is worried .It‘s late and S isn’t returned. Lucas come and said that D brought her

     E; How are you honey ? Where he take you?

     S: I’m fine. He took me to mine.

     But so dangerous is there.

     D: Hugo was the exposed to danger. There was a collapse. S&I rescued him.

     L: S what happen to him? Is he okay?

     S: Yes luckily nothing serious happen to him

     E: thank you D for bring her back. S you must file charge against him.

     S: No mom, we won’t do it.

     D:I agree with S. There is no need for doo it. He acted of impulse, but he already admit his mistake.

     D:I want you permission for celebrate our engagement here tonight.

     L: It will be my pleasure.

     D: Great I will see you later. He leaves.

     They saw that u wasn’t there.

     *** U is with B. She isn’t worry about S. B kisses her and they like it . She said that she come to find news about S. They know that H&S love each other. Nothing bad can happen. They are occupied and they didn’t saw Marina come and put something on table. What can be that?

     *** Hugo is back to jail. He isn’t happy with his life. They bring him to cell where is Arthuro . Maybe SM doesn’t have more cells. He said that he want to speak to Judge. He saw Art is there. He ask him: Do you here because you kidnapped my daughter?

     A:I didn’t and I will prove it.

     H: How are you capable of such cruelty against a baby that can’t walk?

     A: I said I didn’t have anything with that.

     H : You bastard .. He grabs him.

     A: Guards.

     H: Get up you coward!

     A ley down and H has his glove. He discovers that he is without one hand.

     *** Fran said that she was dead in the arm chair. He don’t know who did that and why? He didn’t tell to police. If he tell them he will lose everything. She said that he must calm down. She said that she is happy .Life is beautiful .Alc give me money .You know that I adore to smell it. I will spend it in your club. I will celebrate tonight. They start to make love there.

     *** Ant : Sol I will talk to you about something important .When you was out here , Eloisa was in your room ,she locked herself in . It was very odd.

     S: I trust her ,she is my friend.

     Ant :S where is your ring that D gave to you?

     S: I lost my engagement ring. She look at her finger.

     We will see in tonight episode what will happen on their party.

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 6/17 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   06-18-08 04:58 PDT

     Dr. Dan finds out that's it's not a good idea to lie to Soledad and Hugo finds out that his brother has done him a favor

     Antonia asks Soledad if she is sure that she lost her engagement ring. She says that it must have happened in the mine with Hugo and… She pauses and flashes back to when Hugo kissed her hand. Antonia says, “and Hugo what, Soledad?” Soledad says that there was a lot of confusion when they rescued Hugo in the mine and… Antonia says that it’s not a good sign. Soledad asks what she will tell Daniel. Antonia advises her to tell him the truth. He is an understanding man. Antonia repeats her statement that losing the ring is a bad sign. Apparently it means that the relationship won’t prosper. (We knew that already.)

     Ursula and Boris finish kissing and she leaves. Boris finds what Marina left: a photograph of the day he married Marina. He wonders how it got there.

     Hugo asks since when Arturo lost a… He gives Arturo back the glove and says that he didn’t know he had lost a hand. At that moment, Alcides shows up.

     A: Little brother (hermanito), little brother. You’ve been getting into too much trouble with the law lately. I feel for you having to share a cell with this vermin.

     H: What do you want, Alcides?

     A: I came as soon as I heard you were here. It’s my defect as an attorney. I can’t stop litigating. I want you to tell me what you are charged with so I can get you out of here. (to Arturo) Tell me what villainy (‘fechoria’) you’ve done so I can sink you (‘undir’) deeper.

     A: Sink me more. Wasn’t it enough that you left me one-handed (‘manco’)? (Alcides winks at Hugo.)

     At Dr. Max’s, Dr. Dan is getting ready for his celebration with his goofy clown smile. He flashes back to when Soledad accepted him. He thinks to himself that no matter how much Soledad loves Hugo, he’ll win her over regardless of what it costs. (Good luck with that.) He says out loud that today is the beginning of their happiness.

     At the cabaret, Margot has shown up in her bar girl outfit. She starts to put the moves on a cop. Antonia comes to the cabaret but she asks to leave early to attend a family celebration. Paquito is annoyed but he agrees saying that she has to remember that the show comes first. Then Antonia is accosted by Eloisa, who makes it clear that she recognizes Antonia.

     Hugo is leaving the prison with Boris. He says that he didn’t expect to be released so soon. Boris says that Soledad didn’t file a complaint so they had nothing to hold him on. Alcides is in the police station. He says to Hugo that he was lucky this time. He advises Hugo to be careful. Judge Fernández has it in for him (‘te tiene ganas’).

     H: I have to thank Soledad. In spite of everything, she still loves me.

     A: Yes, by your good fortune, that is so (‘para tu fortuna así es’). See how love is: I would do anything for Soledad (‘cualquier locura’, literally, ‘any craziness.') except kidnap her, of course.

     H: I don’t want to talk to you about that.’

     A: You always said that I didn’t know the way to a woman’s heart. But this time you have to recognize that you were wrong.

     H: (sighs) Alcides, I’m exhausted. Goodbye. (Hugo and Boris start to walk away.)

     A: The little doctor can’t marry Soledad. (Hugo turns back to look at Alcides.) It’s the truth. Chirac is a married man.

     The celebration is in full swing at the Obragon’s. Soledad looks like she is attending a funeral. Lucas is drinking water. Ester is the life of the party. She proposes a toast to the newly engaged couple. Ursula says to herself, “My poor little girl.” Everyone toasts to a future of happiness and peace. Dr. Dan asks why Soledad isn’t wearing her engagement ring. Before she can answer, one of the guards brings an urgent letter that has just been delivered for Soledad. She wonders who it can be from. Ursula suggests that it could be from Michelle and Ester thinks it might be a surprise from Dr. Dan. Soledad opens it. Everyone asks what it says. “You lied to me,” says Soledad to Dr. Dan. “It’s a marriage certificate. You are a married man.” Dr. Dan takes the document. Everyone asks what this means. Dr. Dan asks the guard about the person who delivered the note. The guard replies that it was brought by a boy who then ran away. “Daniel, please,” says Soledad, “Tell me that this marriage has been annulled. Tell me that this certificate is wrong. Please, you can’t let me down too.” (It looks like he can.)

     Hugo, Boris and Alcides at the polices station-

     H: What do you mean von Chirac is a married man?

     A: What it sounds like: Chirac is married.

     H: Where did you get this information?

     A: That doesn’t matter. For your information, his wife is named Manuela Marin and they were married several years ago.

     B: Excuse me for butting in, Don Hugo, but I don’t believe a single word of this.

     H: von Chirac wouldn’t deceive Soledad this way. He wouldn’t get engaged to her knowing he was married.

     A: Listen to me. von Chirac and Manuela may not live together but they are husband and wife under the law. They’re married.

     H: You’re deceiving me, Alcides. This is another of your schemes.

     A: Your eyes are gleaming, little brother. (‘Cómo te brillan los ojos, hermanito’) You’re hearing wedding bells (‘campanas de bodas’), right? This will benefit both of us. Now, more than ever, our race to conquer Soledad goes forward. Now there is only you and I. Just us again.

     Eloisa says that she knows that George Wilde is really Antonia de Obragon. Eloisa says that she knows that under those clothes and mustache is the very conservative aunt of Eloisa’s best friend. She rips off Antonia’s moustache. Antonia runs out. Paquito comes in and asks Eloisa what she is doing. She says she isn’t doing anything but discovering his secret. She holds up the moustache. Paquito grabs it and goes after Antonia.

     Margot continues to make the moves on a policeman. She wonders how she can get his boots off him.

     Dr. Dan reminds Soledad that he had told her that he had been married. Soledad replies that she didn’t think he was still married. Lucas asks Dr. Dan to explain. “Before anything else,” says Dr. Dan, “I want ask your forgiveness. I never wanted to hurt you Soledad. This certificate has no importance to me.”

     "If marriage isn’t important to you, it is for me,” says Soledad, “Did you think I was a woman you could deceive too? I thought you were a different class of man, Daniel.” Dr. Dan says that he is a different class of man. He loves and respects Soledad more than anything. “Then prove it to me,” says Soledad, “tell me that this paper has no validity.” “I can’t,” says Dr. Dan, “Legally I’m still married. I never divorced Manuela Marin.” Soledad is impactada, Ester and Lucas are weeping and Ursula looks pleased in an understated way.

     Hugo and Alcides-

     H: You took the time to find all this out about von Chirac?

     A: I told you I’d get him out of our way. Now the fight to win Soledad’s love is between you and me, brother.

     B: I still find this hard to believe.

     H: I don’t think my brother is kidding (‘esté jugando’) about something this serious.

     A: Well said, brother. Well said (‘bien dicho’). (Alcides applauds with his cane.) And you Boris, learn from your master. Hugo, I deserve some thanks, don’t you think?

     H: (approaches Alcides) I never thought the day would come when I would have to thank you, brother. Thanks, Alcides.

     A: So you have another reason to be grateful. Tell me. Tell me about the evidence against Arturo in the case against him for kidnapping my niece. I hope that creep rots in jail. Tell me.

     Gladis goes to see Arturo and brings him some food. She says that he should get a lawyer. Arturo replies that Margot is going to get him out of prison faster than any lawyer. Gladis shakes her head.

     At the cabaret, Margot tells the policeman that her greatest fantasy is to wear police boots.

     Antonia is taking off her disguise. Paquito comes in and apologizes for Eloisa and says that she won’t say anything but the show has to continue. He begs her. Antonia says that George Wilde no longer exists and she won’t play the piano in this bar anymore. When Eloisa tells her family what she has been doing, they won’t forgive her. Paquito assures Antonia that Eloisa won’t say anything. He brings Eloisa in and asks her to tell Antonia that she won’t open her mouth. Eloisa says nothing.

     Soledad tells Dr. Dan that she can’t believe it. He not only deceived her but her whole family. Dr. Dan asks that before she judges him, she listen to him first. He says that he could have gotten divorced. Not doing it wasn’t for lack of will. He just never returned to see his wife. (That explains everything - not) Ester asks how he could have deceived them all when she opened the doors of her house to him, etc. Dr. Dan asks Ester not to take it that way. He says that he was married (‘estaba casado’) to Manuela. “You are married (‘estás casado’) interrupts Soledad. Dr. Dan acknowledges the correct tense of the verb. Dr. Dan says that when he discovered that Manuela was betraying him with his best friend, his life was over. He was on the point of doing something crazy and that is why he ran away, very far away, to Africa where he worked as a doctor to lose the memory of that betrayal and never come back to Manuela. When he did return from Africa, Manuela had disappeared. He never returned to her from that day until now and that’s why he couldn’t get a divorce. Soledad says that she understands all that. What she doesn’t understand is why Dr. Dan was incapable of telling her that he was married. This is an outrage.

     Hugo and Alcides:

     H: The only proof we have are some footprints that were found in the place where the baby was left at the cabaña in the forest.

     B: The judge made some drawings and compared them to those of Arturo de Linares. They are identical. Because of this, he was arrested while the investigation is onging.

     H: But I’m convinced that this criminal was the person who took my daughter.

     A: Fine. At least you know it wasn’t me, little brother.

     H: Alcides, What did you do to Arturo? What is this about you cutting off his hand?

     A: I didn’t cut off anything. He’s lying to you.

     H: You tried to kill me. You let them bury me alive.

     A: Look Hugo. I swear by the memory of our parents. I swear by the love I have for Soledad that I didn’t do it. He cut off his own hand. But if you prefer to believe that criminal who was capable of kidnapping your niece, go ahead. Tell me how you found the footprints.

     B: We found them in the cabaña in the forest when we were moving Hugo’s things in there.

     A: So you finally decided to accept my help.

     H: I’ll pay you for it little by little

     A: As you wish.

     H: Brother, I have to leave. I have to get ready for my trip to find Michelle. Later.

     A: No, no, no. You’re not going anywhere, Hugo.

     Eloisa grudgingly says that she won’t tell anyone that Antonia is playing the piano in a bar. Paquito makes her swear. (I wouldn't depend on that.) “All fixed,” says Paquito, “Please. I need you. Get ready.” Antonia (who looks kind of like a werewolf with half her disguise on) says no. She goes back to saying that she is a respectable woman and won’t work in a den of iniquity like this. Paquito says that if she leaves, he will tell her family that she worked in his bar disguised as a man. He says that she can decide and leaves. Antonia starts putting cold cream on so we’re not sure what her decision is.

     Soledad asks Dr. Dan if he was going start a relationship with her based on a lie. “You know the significance betrayal has for me, Daniel,” says Soledad, “if there was something that drew me to you it was that you were an honest man – what a huge disappointment.” Dr. Dan says that she is right. He has no excuse. Ester and Lucas ask Dr. Dan why he didn’t tell them about this before. Dr. Dan says that he never thought about it. For him, the marriage didn’t have any validity. It had been many years since he had thought about it up until he met Soledad. When he met Soledad, the memory was completely cleared from his heart. Soledad says that the marriage is a reality. Dr. Dan says that it’s a piece of paper. In his mind and in his heart, he is a completely free man. He hadn’t seen Manuela in more than two years. Ester says that he should have gotten a divorce from his wife. Dr. Dan says that after he was betrayed he didn’t think of engagements or marriage, he only wanted to kill himself until he met Soledad. Soledad (who is completely dry eyed during all this) says, “You don’t know me, Daniel. If you knew me, you would have told me the truth from the beginning. You’ve just opened an immense chasm between us. This celebration doesn’t make sense now. It’s over. I’m going to my room. Excuse me but I don’t feel well.” She leaves. Dr. Dan cries. (You blew it, buddy, big time.)

     With Ursula in her room, Soledad says that she finds it hard to believe that after everything she did to convince herself to start a new life with Dr. Dan, she finds out that he is married. He lied to her all this time. He’s not divorced. She can’t believe it. Ursula asks if she ever asked him if he was divorced. Soledad says that isn’t something you ask. If he was courting her, he must have been divorced. It’s logical. Ursula asks how Soledad feels. Being lied to again must be very painful. Soledad says that she feels like she is being punished. It’s one lie after another and she is sick of it. She says that if it weren’t for her daughter, she would have left San Marino long ago.

     S: When we were in the mine, Hugo asked me to take off Daniel’s engagement ring and I was tempted to do it but I didn’t. Hugo was going crazy. He kissed me and swore that he loves me. And I felt like dying. When I kissed him, every pore in my body wanted to be with him. His eyes. His scent. Everything … but I didn’t give in.

     U: Enough, no more. I don’t like to see you like this.

     S: I told him I couldn’t because I was engaged to another man. Even though my heart was telling me the opposite, Ursula. My heart yearned for him because not a single day has passed that I have stopped loving Hugo. That’s the truth.

     U: Then do it. Listen to you heart. I hate seeing you like this (que a mí parte el alma,’ literally, ‘how it attacks my soul’). Say what you will, Hugo loves you like crazy. I know it.

     S: But insanity isn’t enough for people who love one another. That’s why I decided to step aside to let Hugo find happiness with Michelle.

     U: And you?

     S: Nothing. What can I do?

     Hugo and Alcides:

     H: What is it?

     A: I heard that Michelle Phillips sent you a letter saying that she was leaving you forever.

     H: Brother, how do you know about that letter?

     A: Because Soledad told me. There’s no point in your leaving. She lives so far away.

     H: I don’t want her to suffer because of me.

     A: Then she is in love with you?

     H: Brother, I won’t discuss my private life with you.

     A: I need you here, brother, to build a strong case against Arturo. To testify. I need you here.

     H: I wasn’t a witness to anything. You have the footprints from the cabaña.

     B: I’ll make sure they are not destroyed.

     A: Fine. You know what you are doing. But if you leave now, you’ll stop Arturo from spending a long vacation in jail. I’m warning you.

     H: Goodbye, brother. (Hugo and Boris leave.)

     A: (Flashing back to when Michelle died.) If my brother finds out that Michelle never returned to her country, things could get very complicated.

     Dr. Dan says that Soledad is right. There’s no reason to celebrate. He should leave. He hopes they can forgive him. Lucas tells him to find his wife right away and divorce her. People make mistakes. Lucas has made mistakes, serious mistakes. Ester says that she has made mistakes too but Dr. Dan is a good guy and didn’t mean to hurt Soledad. Dr. Dan says that he understands Soledad’s feelings. He should have told her that he wasn’t divorced when he started courting her. Ester says that he should give Soledad time. Soledad has a lot to think about. He leaves. Lucas asks where Antonia is.

     Antonia is playing the piano at the cabaret. Manrique is impressed at her talent. The judge comes in. Margot sees that he is wearing military boots. If Margot can get his boot, Arturo won’t go to jail. She dumps the police officer for the judge.

     Soledad and Ursula-

     S: I don’t know how I was strong enough to resist the temptation to be with Hugo, Ursula. One of the reasons I stopped was Michelle. I don’t want to betray her friendship.

     U: Michelle would never reproach you. She knows that Hugo loves you.

     S: Do you think that obsession could be mistaken for love? How can I love a man who has hurt me so much, betrayed me, tortured me. A man I don’t trust. I don’t understand, Ursula. I feel that I love him. I feel that I hate him. Couldn’t that be an obsession? You’ve been a witness to this. I tried to get away from Hugo. I tried with all my strength even to the point of giving Daniel a chance because he is a good man and then he lies to me. He did the same thing to me that Hugo did when he was pretending to be Alcides.

     U: But no one has done what that man did for you. He came to your house and kidnapped you for love. That seems so romantic to me. Don’t keep suffering. I know I don’t have much experience but you just said that love involves sacrifice. Don’t you think that love is also about forgiveness?

     S: I would like to forgive him, Ursula, but I can’t. I’m afraid. I don’t know.

     U: Hugo has changed a lot. He regrets everything that he did.

     S: Hugo is for Michelle.

     U: You know that’s not true.

     S: I don’t know. I think.. I need to be alone. I have a lot to think about.

     She leaves the room.

     Lucas asks Ester where Antonia is and she gives him the millionaire piano lessons story. Lucas is ashamed that not only do his women have to work to support the household, they have to work at night. Soledad comes in and says that she needs some air to clear her head. Ester starts promoting Dr. Dan. He didn’t mean to hurt her. She should try and understand… Soledad asks who is going to understand her. She asks her mother not to interfere in her decisions. Soledad goes out on the porch, “Could it be that in spite of everything, I have to marry Daniel and leave San Marino to get you out of my life Hugo?” she says and flashes back to Antonia telling her that losing an engagement ring is a bad omen. “A bad omen,” she repeats. A hand on her shoulder, it’s Hugo. She asks what he is doing there. “I came to bring you this,” he says, “it’s your engagement ring from Daniel von Chirac.” The credits roll.

     Tomorrow- Alcides pretends to be Hugo.

    

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 6/18 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   06-19-08 05:13 PDT

     If you can't recognize the twin you love, make love with the twin you're with

     Soledad and Hugo-

     Hugo holds out the ring.

     S: Why do you have it? I thought I lost it.

     H: You didn’t lose it. I took it when I kissed your hand just before leaving the mine.

     Soledad takes the ring and flashes back to when it happened.

     S: Why Hugo? Why?

     H: Because my heart took over my reason. I didn’t want you to leave with the ring that represents our separation.

     S: No, that’s not what I mean. What happened to us? Why your revenge? We could have been so happy. I wish I could forgive you. I don’t know how to make you believe it.

     Hugo kisses her.

     Things are hoppin’ at the cabaret. Paquito is running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Eloisa tells him not to be so paranoid. She won’t tell anyone that his pianist is ‘that old woman Antonia.’ Paquito says that’s not what he’s concerned about. He has to keep an eye on his girls so that none of them end up dead. Eloisa asks if he thinks that the attack was directed at him personally. Paquito says that he doesn’t know. Eloisa points out that the Judge is in attendance. He is sitting with Margot. Paquito hopes that the Judge has come to amuse himself and not because he has any suspicions about Déborah.

     Margot plies the Judge with drink and sticks her boobs in his face. To herself, Margot says that she hopes things work out. She doesn’t want to get arrested on Arturo’s account.

     Alcides comes to visit Arturo. Arturo asks what the hell he is doing there. Alcides says that he came to warn Arturo to prepare himself. He won’t escape from this one. Arturo again protests that he is innocent of the kidnapping. He says that he thinks Alcides did it and is trying to put the blame on him. Alicides snags Arturo around the neck with his cane and holds him, “Find yourself a good lawyer to represent you. A lawyer of my caliber. Because I am going to destroy you (‘aplastarte’) in court.” Arturo tells Alcides to let him go. “I warned you about coming near my people, imbecile,” says Alcides, “I warned you. Now you will pay the consequences.” Arturo responds that it will take more than Alcides and 20 lawyers to take him on. He says that he will be out tomorrow. “We’ll see about that (‘Eso está por verse’),” says Alcides.

     Hugo and Soledad kiss.

     H: You’re free to wear that engagement ring from von Chirac if you want to.

     S: I don’t know what I want anymore. I just found out that Daniel is married. Yes, he too betrayed me.

     H: So it’s true.

     S: You knew?

     H: My brother Alcides told me.

     S: Alcides?

     H: Yes, Alcides. He found the evidence that von Chirac was married. Alcides.

     S: That’s why you came? Because you knew I found out that Daniel was married. Is that why you are here? You’ve deceived me again, Hugo.

     H: How can I make you understand how much I love you? How? I’ve never loved another woman as I love you. I’m yours (‘Soy tuyo’) Soledad.

     S: How could you?

     H: My body and soul are yours.

     Soledad just stares at him.

     Antonia is walking home from the cabaret in her disguise. (She wouldn’t change at the cabaret?) She says that she has to change quickly so as not to miss the celebration of Soledad’s engagement. She finds Dr. Dan sitting under a tree (Of course, it wouldn’t make sense for him to go into the cabaret in his condition but Antonia has to be in disguise to hear his confidences.).

     Hugo and Soldedad-

     H: For the love of God, Soledad. (he sighs) Don’t reject me any more. What do I have to do to make you forgive me? What?

     S: It’s not that I can’t forgive you. What I can’t do is believe you.

     H: Then I’ll move heaven and earth to make you believe what I feel for you.

     S: Hugo, please don’t continue. You don’t know what your words do to my heart. You haven’t changed. You’re the same person. Look what you just did. Did you come here to make sure that I knew that Daniel was still married? Why? Why do you keep playing with me?

     H: Soledad. Forgive me if I offended you. It wasn’t my intention. I don’t know what else to do to make you understand that I love you. Can’t you see that I’d hold on to anything to be near you? Don’t you understand that I need you like the tree needs the soil to survive?

     S: Enough. I don’t want to hear more. Do you realize that your love hurts me? It’s killing me. It’s driving me crazy and I’d like to escape from this madness. Please. Leave me.

     H: My love. Without you I can’t continue to live. I can’t live without your kisses. I can’t live without your caresses.

     S: Please…

     H: Look at me. Without you, my life is meaningless.

     S: Stop.

     H: Soledad, look at me. Please. Give me one last chance to prove that I love you. I promise you’ll never shed another tear because of me. I promise that I’ll make you the happiest woman in the world.

     S: I’m tired of promises, Hugo. I don’t want to listen to you. Once again, you are wrong about me. I don’t love you anymore because it goes against my logic and well being.

     H: (sighs) All right. I won’t beg ('rogar') anymore. No more. But if you wake up one day and your wounds are healed and you want to return to my side, find me because I’ll be waiting for you.

     S: I don’t want to see you. I don’t want to listen to you. Seeing you hurts me. (Soledad leaves.)

     Antonia asks Dr. Dan what’s the matter. Dr. Dan tells ‘George’ that his fiancé lost her engagement ring and the night he thought was going to be his happiest turned into a nightmare. Someone had set him up or maybe he did it to himself. He had told Soledad that he had been married but he didn’t tell her that he had never gotten divorced. ‘George’ says, “What!”

     At the cabaret, the Judge is three sheets to the wind. He asks Margot to come to his house where they can be more private. Margot says that they don’t have to go that far. There is a room right here where they can be together. Paquito comes over. He is shocked at the judge’s condition but agrees to let Margot take him to a room.

     Eloisa interprets the Judge’s condition as an indication of the success of the cabaret. Paquito says that it will make him rich and then he hopes Eloisa will take him more seriously and want to marry him. (It’s going to be hard to compete with that treasure, Paquito.) Eloisa tells Paquito not to behave that way in front of everyone. He should wait until they get home.

     At the Hacienda, Alcides tells Hercu-less to bring Manuela Marin, the little doctor’s wife, to San Marino. He gives Herc lots of money in case of eventualities. (looks like another trip to the treasure vault is in the cards for Eloisa) Herc must bring the doctor’s wife to San Marino whatever it costs. Herc says that he will leave right after he says goodbye to his woman. He won’t say anything to her. Alcides says that by the time he returns, his former boss, Arturo, will be sentenced to many years in jail. Herc is pleased that in future he won’t have to worry about having him bother his wife when she is alone. Alcides says that he has to resolve a personal matter with Arturo. They leave together.

     Soledad returns to her bedroom. She flashes back to Hugo swinging her up on his horse and saying that they were born to love one another and a bunch of other scenes from yesterday and a few minutes ago. Ursula comes in with some tea that she says will make Soledad feel better.

     S: The only way for me to feel better is to be by Hugo’s side. (That was quick. If you hurry, you can catch Hugo before he leaves.)

     U: Are you serious?

     S: I think it’s time to let my heart decide. It’s time to listen to what my heart is shouting and stop thinking, turn off my mind.

     U: Then do it. Listen to your heart. It’s the only way that you’ll be happy.

     S: Ursula, Hugo said that he wouldn’t come looking for me anymore, that I’d have to decide if I wanted to be with him.

     U: Then what are you waiting for? Maybe all that has happened with Dr. Dan was a sign from heaven that you should be with the only man you have ever loved – Hugo de Medina. Don’t think too much. You might lose if you take too long. (Ursula leaves.)

     Hugo is packing. Boris tells him about the commission to make a sword but Hugo isn’t listening. Finally he says, “It’s all over between us. I won’t keep begging Soledad to forgive me. Her heart is too destroyed to listen to reason. So I’m leaving right now to find Michelle.” (You just told Soledad that you’d die without her and that you’d wait for her to come to you and now you’re going after another woman?)

     Boris says that seems like a good idea. Hugo says that at least Soledad won’t marry Dr. Dan because he is already married. They leave the cabaña. Hugo has changed into a spiffy traveling outfit and left his blacksmith getup behind.

     Dr. Dan says that he should have kept looking for his wife and gotten separated so that he could have avoided this disaster with Soledad. ‘George’ says that Dr. Dan should have told Soledad everything at the beginning. Dr. Dan admits that is true but there is no turning back. ‘George’ says that she has to leave. Dr. Dan hugs ‘George’ saying that he loved Soledad but he made a mistake. ‘George’ tries to comfort him. (This must look pretty strange – two guys hugging?)

     Alcides bangs on Hugo’s door. He says that he has come to look at the footprints. He decides Hugo isn’t home. To keep the hair off his face while he leans over to examine the footprints, he takes off his talisman and uses the cord to tie his hair back like Hugo. (We can see where this is going.) Alcides studies the footprints. He says that they will make Arturo rot in jail. Soledad is outside the cabaña. She comes in.

     S: Hugo. I thought about what you told me. I came to talk to you because I want to give us another chance. I’ve been thinking a lot. You words made me wake up. You are completely right, Hugo. After all we’ve been through, all we’ve had to live through.

     A: (to himself) She thinks I’m Hugo but what is she talking about?

     S: What am I doing here? I made a mistake coming here.

     A: (to himself) She’s forgiven my brother. That is what she is trying to say.

     Soledad goes to Alcides and hugs him.

     S: Hugo, my love. (Alcides smiles like he can’t believe his luck, his 'ganchito'.)

     Hugo is sitting on the same stupid train with Boris. Boris says that he has a secret date with Ursula. Hugo tells him to be happy with the woman he loves. Boris says that when Hugo returns, they can start making swords like the one he made to give to Michelle. They could specialize in swordmaking. They could become famous. Hugo says that he would be happy selling some to make a living. Boris wishes Hugo good luck. Hugo tells him to be happy with the woman that he loves.

     Now Dr. Dan has come into the tavern. He sees Eloisa. She tells him not to give her that look. She has already forgiven him his lies. Dr. Dan says that doesn’t concern him. Eloisa says that shouldn’t he be celebrating his engagement at the Obragon’s? Dr. Dan says that there is no engagement. Eloisa asks why. Dr. Dan says that he bets she is responsible for what happened. Eloisa says that she doesn’t understand. Dr. Dan says that he is sure that it was she who took his marriage certificate to Soledad.

     Paquito tries to warn the ‘Paquitas’ to be careful without telling them why. All of a sudden he notices the Judge, bootless, sleeping in the corner.

     Cut to Arturo getting a visitor. It’s Margot. She’s got the boots. Arturo looks at the sole and says that it is exactly the same as his boots. Margot says that she hopes he appreciates what she went through to get them. Arturo asks whose boots they are: a cop; a soldier? Margot says that they are none other than Judge Fernández’s boots!

     Hercu-less comes looking for Margot to say goodbye but she isn’t there. He wonders where she is at this hour.

     Boris sneaks past the guards to see Ursula. They kiss. He says that she is more beautiful than ever. The stars light up her beauty. Ursula says that she likes it when talks like that. She didn’t know he was so romantic. Boris says that in truth he isn’t but her beauty makes him that way. Ursula says that she can’t stay long. She has to take care of Aurora and... Antonia appears (She is dressed as a woman. Where did she change? Behind a bush?). She asks what Ursula is doing and then she sees Boris.

     Soledad and Alcides-

     S: Why don’t you talk to me? My love. Why don’t you say something? You said you would always be waiting for me. I think you are completely right.

     A: (to himself) She can’t tell that I’m Alcides.

     S: My love. I was wrong. Forget the past. I forgive you. I forgive you. Let us have another chance to be happy. Just like you said, you’re mine and I want to be yours.

     She kisses him.

     S: My love. Let’s forget the past. Make me yours.

     A: (to himself) Of course, I want that more than anything in the world – to make you mine, mine once and for all but later, what will happen later when you discover I’m not Hugo, that I’m Alcides?

     S: You said you couldn’t live without me. Neither can I. You were right. I tried but I couldn’t, my love. I love you. I know this is crazy. I shouldn’t have come.

     A: (to himself) The die is cast (‘Las cartas están echadas,’ literally, ‘the cards have been played’). It’s now or never, Alcides. You either don’t say you are Alcides and make her yours or confess the truth and let her go. (Alcides goes for the lip lock. I guess he’s made his decision.)

     On the train, a young lady sits opposite Hugo. Hugo introduces himself. He tells the woman that she reminds him of a very dear friend that he is going to visit: Michelle Philips. Hugo has a flashback to telling Michelle that he has to go on with his life. To himself, Hugo says that at least when he comes back, he won’t find Soledad married to Dr. Dan.

     In the tavern, Dr. Dan accuses Eloisa of sending his marriage certificate to Soledad. Eloisa denies that she knew Dr. Dan was married. Dr. Dan apologizes but Eloisa points out maliciously that Soledad will never forgive him.

     Antonia tells Ursula that what she is doing is unpardonable. How can she be alone with this man? Boris tells Antonia that he and Ursula are friends. Antonia says that friends don’t hide. Ursula says that they were hiding because Boris isn’t welcome in this house because he is Hugo’s servant. Boris admits that he was wrong and says that he will come tomorrow and tell Lucas of his intentions towards Ursula. Antonia replies that is what decent people do.

     Arturo tells Margot that she is the bravest woman he has ever met. Margot says that she is terrified. What will happen to her when the judge wakes up and finds she has taken his boots? He’ll send her to the gallows. Arturo swears that won’t happen. Margot tells him how she got the judge drunk and then took his boots. Arturo says that she is his salvation. They kiss.

     Alcides and Soledad-

     A: (to himself) Soledad doesn’t suspect that I’m Alcides. My God, she doesn’t know what she is doing. I love her so much. This is my opportunity.

     S: My love. I know all the times that you’ve asked me for forgiveness and I wouldn’t give it. It doesn’t matter that you’re silent now. I love you and I want you to make me yours like that night at the cabaña. Make me yours, my love.

     A: (to himself) You’re asking for it, Soledad. You came to me. All by yourself, you came to me. Even if you think I’m Hugo, I’ll make you mine.

     Tomorrow: No soy Hugo, soy Alcides.

    

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 6/19 episode from the CarayCaray blog       Author: JeanB (---)       Date:   06-20-08 05:31 PDT

     Soledad tells Alcides/Hugo that this is crazy.

     Some nice dialog-free lovemaking scenes.

     Andres gets a telegram. It says that Hugo is coming to see Michelle. Andres is confused, of course.

     Boris says that he should leave. He says that he will come tomorrow to see Lucas about visiting Ursula. Antonia says that they will come with her and talk to Lucas and Ester right now.

     Eloisa rubs salt into Dr. Dan’s wounds by saying that what he had done will separate him from Soledad forever. Dr. Dan says that it was enough what Soledad told him, Eloisa doesn’t have to make it worse. Dr. Dan says that even though Soledad doesn’t want to see him now, she will change her mind. Eloisa replies that she doesn’t think so since Soledad is very stubborn (‘terca’). Paquito comes for Eloisa. Before she leaves, she tells Dr. Dan that she hopes he gets Soledad back and kisses him on the cheek.

     Paquito takes Eloisa into the back room and she sees the sleeping Judge. At first she thinks he is dead but Paquito assures her that he is only drunk. Eloisa recalls that Margot was drinking with the Judge. Eloisa wonders if Margot killed Deborah but Paquito rejects that idea. He says that Margot isn’t a killer. Then he says, “She doesn’t bray (like a donkey) because she can’t (‘No rebuzna porque no puede,’ meaning, I guess, that you can’t be something you’re not). Paquito says that it is very strange. The judge wasn’t robbed. He has all his money, jewelry, etc. except his boots. “Margot stole his boots?” says Eloisa.

     Arturo says that Margot can go home and rest. He should be free tomorrow and she can come and visit him at his house. They bid each other goodnight and Margot leaves. When he is alone, Arturo says that now we will see how Alcides proves that he was behind the kidnapping of the baby. He says that he wants to see Alcides’ face when he finds out Arturo is free.

     Lovemaking.

     A: (to himself) You are so beautiful, so delicate, sweet and soft. The scent of your hair, your skin. The taste of your lips drives me crazy… crazy.

     S: Today I realized… I can’t escape you. I love you above all things. I love you as the father of my daughter and as a woman, with passion and craziness of my very first love because you are my first and only love. Why so silent, my love? What’s wrong? Why do you torture me this way.

     A: (with tears in his eyes) Because … because (he undoes his hair) I’m not Hugo, I’m Alcides. I’m sorry Soledad. I’m not Hugo. Believe me that I’m sorry Soledad. But I’m not Hugo.

     S: Alcides? It can’t be. My god, the story repeats itself.

     A: No, my love. The story doesn’t repeat itself. This time it was different. I just confessed that I’m not Hugo. I am showing you that I am a different Alcides.

     S: But I hugged and kissed you thinking you were Hugo and you kept quiet..

     A: I could have kept quiet. I could have kept quiet and gone all the way. I could have gone all the way but I didn’t. I didn’t and you know why? Because I’ve changed. I’ve learned. I’m a different man now who is incapable of deceiving you. A man who doesn’t want to hurt you. I want to win your love cleanly, Soledad. Because of that I didn’t make love with you.

     S: You pulled back you hair like Hugo and you took off your necklace so I wouldn’t know you were Alcides.

     A: That was pure coincidence. My hair was getting in the way while I was checking the footprints and all I had at hand was the cord of my talisman so I used it.

     S: I was on the point of giving myself to you. Today, the day I decided to start over with Hugo. My God. I’ve made the worst mistake of my life.

     Ester says to Boris that his boss, Hugo de Medina, is pursuing his daughter and now you’re courting Ursula. “And in hiding,” says Antonia. Boris tells them that he was going to tell them about their relationship. Ursula says that they were waiting for the right moment. Lucas says that he doesn’t think it is fair that Boris and Ursula have to sneak around just because Boris works for Hugo. Ursula asks if that means Boris can come and visit her and Ester replies that the relationship between them cannot be.

     Marina is back to al fresco bathing. She flashes back to seeing Boris kissing Ursula. “Damned Ursula,” says Marina, “I won’t let you be happy with Boris. You’ll be with him over my dead body.” (Happy to arrange that, Marina)

     Dr. Dan comes home to Dr. Max’s. He hears Antonia as ‘George’ telling him that he should have been honest with Soledad. He hears Soledad saying that he has made a huge gulf between them. He says to himself that he has lost everything. He says that he has to learn to get up. No matter what it costs, he will get Soledad back. She’ll see.

     At the cabaña, Soledad and Alcides are up and dressed.

     S: You and your brother will drive me crazy.

     A: Don’t say that. Destiny brought us together to meet here. (Soledad slaps him.)

     S: You should have told me you weren’t Hugo the moment I walked in the door. But you kept quiet like a coward because you wanted to take advantage of my vulnerability, Alcides.

     A: My love, it was a mistake. I admit it. I admit it. But your scent drives me crazy, that angelic face of yours. My love, a kiss from you is heaven. Forgive me. Besides, you kissed me first. I just went along with it. I am dying for you.

     S: Shut up. Don’t say that because we will never be together, Alcides.

     A: No, my love, don’t say that. I’ll fight for another chance. Especially now since I’ve tasted your kisses, that I was able to smell your perfume. Especially now that I drank from your breath, felt the sensualness of your skin and the heat of your body.

     S: Shut up. Can’t you see that I’m appalled at what I just did? I was on the point of being yours Alcides!

     A: That never would have happened. I never would have taken advantage of this innocent confusion. You know why? I’m showing you that I can win over your heart cleanly. My darling, I love you.

     Ester tells Boris that he still a married man and they’ve had enough of that in this house (‘ya tenimos de esa tela una buena colcha,’ literally, ‘we’ve already had a good quilt from that fabric). Boris says that he will start divorce proceedings immediately. Lucas says that he can visit Ursula when the divorce is final. Lucas asks where Soledad is. Ester says that she was in the garden but Antonia says that she did not see her there. Ursula says that Soledad went for a walk. She wanted to be alone. Lucas tells Ester that they need to talk privately and they leave. Boris wonders else there is to say about him and Ursula. Ursula says that it doesn’t matter. She tells Boris that Soledad isn’t taking a walk. She went to the cabaña to see Hugo. Boris tells her that Hugo isn’t there. He went on a trip. Ursula wonders why Soledad hasn’t returned and who she is with.

     Alcides and Soledad-

     A: Do you know why I’m convinced that it was fate that brought you here today? Because I came here today because of your daughter.

     S: I won’t permit you to draw my daughter into your wickedness (‘bajezas’).

     A: I’m investigating Arturo de Linares as the principal suspect in the kidnapping of your daughter.

     S: What are you talking about?

     A: Look. See these footprints. They’re of the man who kidnapped Aurora. I came to find evidence to incriminate Arturo de Linares as the principal suspect in the kidnapping. I want him to pay for what he did.

     S: I don’t believe you.

     A: You’re upset and I understand. Please, my love, accept my heartfelt apologies. If you don’t believe me, you can ask Boris, Hugo or the judge. Realize that fate brought us together to meet.

     S: The only thing fate has taught me is to stay away from you and your brother forever or I will never find happiness. (Soledad moves to leave.)

     A: My love, Please don’t go.

     S: Alcides, don’t you understand? What just happened makes me feel dirty (‘sucia’), I just kissed you thinking that you were Hugo.

     A: Soledad. I confessed. I’m not Hugo. I told you the truth. I didn’t let anything happen. For God’s sake, understand, your kisses and your aroma lured me. (Soledad tries to leave and Alcides grabs her) My love for you was stronger than the passion I felt for you. Forgive me (she leaves). (Alcides sighs) I couldn’t restrain myself (‘no me pude contener’). I couldn’t. The love I feel for her is much stronger than my will. Ayy, my God, I love her so much. I love her so much (‘cuanto la amo’).

     Soledad is walking and crying. She flashes back to Hugo telling her that he wouldn’t seek her out again and that she must come to him. Then she hears Alcides giving his justification for what he did.

     S: How could I confuse Hugo for Alcides? How? My God. I need to get away from both of them. My mother was completely right – only misery and disgrace awaits me by their side. But I can’t. I love Hugo.

     Back at the cabaña-

     A: With time and a little luck, Soledad (‘con tiempo y un ganchito) you will be mine.

     Boris comes into the cabaña. He asks if Soledad is ok. Alcides says that Boris has come too late. Boris says that he doesn’t understand. Is Soledad ok? Alcides replies that Soledad is fine. She just left. Alcides says that he needs to talk to Hugo. Boris tells him that Hugo went to find Michelle. Alcides says that isn’t possible. Once again, Boris says that he doesn’t understand. Alcides says that he has to leave. Boris asks if Soledad is ok again. Alcides replies that for a servant, Boris meddles too much in things that don’t concern him. Alcides leaves and Boris says to himself that he only hopes that Soledad is ok.

     Dr. Dan is writing a letter to his wife. He says that he is not reproaching her for her betrayal of him that happened so long ago. He tells her that he has found a wonderful woman that he wants to marry and spend the rest of his life with her. He hopes she will sign the enclosed document so that he can initiate divorce proceedings. He keeps looking at a picture of Soledad.

     Soledad has come to see Eloisa (this isn’t good) at Rebeca’s house. Soledad says that she needs to talk to someone. She says that she is dying. She is in pain, she’s angry. Eloisa says that they are friends. Soledad can tell her everything.

     Lucas wants an explanation from Antonia as to what she was doing away from the house in the middle of the night. Why didn’t she tell him that she was working out of the house at night? Are they trying to make him feel more ashamed of his inability to support his family? Antonia says that she is sorry but she can’t stand around doing nothing when the household needs money. Lucas says that it isn’t her obligation. Antonia disagrees. She is prepared to sacrifice for her family and she has to expiate her sins somehow. She flashes back to burning Soledad’s baby clothes when Soledad’s gown caught on fire. Then she flashes to playing the piano in the bar. Ester asks if she ok and Lucas wants to know what sins she is talking about. Antonia asks them not to question her anymore. She only asks to help with the household expenses.

     Eloisa says that she ran into Dr. Dan at the cabaret and he told her everything. Soledad says that that was bad too. But it wasn’t only that. Eloisa says that it must be about Hugo, then. Soledad says that it’s about Alcides. Eloisa is surprised. Soledad says that she was almost intimate with Alcides. Eloisa is super impactada. She says that she doesn’t understand anything. Soledad explains what happened with Hugo and then her decision to go to the cabaña where she mistook Alcides for Hugo and almost had sex with him but fortunately he told her the truth. Eloisa says Alcides used to be a pervert but he has changed. What happened speaks well of him. Soledad asks what she means. Eloisa starts pitching for Alcides. She says that he is a man who respects Soledad and loves her deeply or he would have said nothing and made Soledad his. She says that she can tell Alcides would do anything for Soledad’s happiness. (Soledad turned her brain off some time ago so she struggles to process this.)

     Lucas decides that he can’t tolerate being supported by his women. He has to do something that doesn’t require physical strength. Ester notes that he wrote her the most beautiful love letters when they were courting. He could write letters for people who can’t express their own feelings. (That’s going to bring in a lot of money.) Lucas is happy with that idea.

     Margot reads a note from Hercu-less saying that he’s gone on a business trip. Margot says that is good. She can help Arturo without making Herc jealous.

     Soledad does not agree with Eloisa’s characterization of Alcides’ behavior. Eloisa says that Alcides is in love with Soledad. She probably drove him crazy and people in that condition do crazy things. The important thing is that he stopped to think about it. Soledad is wondering what she should do when the doorbell rings and Alcides announces that he has come to see Eloisa. Soledad asks what Alcides is doing at Eloisa’s house. Eloisa goes to open the door, pretends outrage to see Alcides at that hour and manages to warn him that Soledad is there.

     Back at the tavern, the judge wakes up. Paquito says that it’s almost dawn. The judge has a headache. Paquito says that he drank too much. The judge flashes back to being with Margot and says that he remembers. Paquito tells him not to worry. His cabaret has a motto (‘un lema’) – prefiguring that of Las Vegas - what happens in the cabaret stays in the cabaret (‘Lo que sucede en le cabaret de Paquito, se quede en el cabaret,’). The judge notices that his boots are gone. Paquito goes to lend him a pair of shoes.

     Margot and Arturo are having sex. This has to be somebody’s dream. Arturo says that he wants to marry Margot and have sex with her every night. It’s Arturo’s dream. He wakes up in prison and says that one day Margot will be his.

     Alcides pretends that he came to Eloisa’s house to apologize to Soledad for what happened. Soledad says that they discussed this already. The only thing she wants is not to be near him. Soledad leaves. Alcides says that he is going to follow Soledad to make she gets home ok. Now more than ever he wants Eloisa to use her friendship with Soledad to convince her that Alcides loves and and respects her. He leaves. Eloisa laughs.

     Ursula is holding the blanket named Aurora. Soledad comes in. Ursula says that she was worried. “If you only knew,” says Soledad. Ursula asks where Soledad was. Soledad says that she was at Hugo’s cabaña and that Alcides almost deceived her into making love with him. Antonia interrupts to say that Soledad has to get away from both Hugo and Alcides before they destroy her life. Soledad doesn’t want to talk about it.

     Antonia says that she wants to ask Soledad’s forgiveness for all the bad things that she did in the past. She is very sorry. She wanted to be the judge of her own family and she has ended up accused in the dock (‘el banquillo de los acusados’) herself. Soledad asks what she is talking about. Antonia says that it doesn’t matter. She is sorry. She says that what made her think about this was Dr. Dan. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Hugo arrives at Michelle’s house and Dr. Dan resumes courting.

    

Telenovela-World:   Summary of 6/20 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: JeanB (---) Date:   06-21-08 13:39 PDT

     Dr. Dan, Alcides and Antonia want Soledad's forgiveness; Alcides and Arturo exchange threats; Hugo takes a pointless trip

     Soledad asks if Antonia has spoken to Dr. Dan. She says yes, he told her everything. She says that Dr. Dan is in a bad way. He is destroyed at the thought of never seeing her again. Soledad says that Dr. Dan deceived her. Antonia replies that there are lies and then there are lies (‘Hay mentiras de mentiras’). There are white lies, there are innocent lies that are told for love to keep from losing someone you love. There are black lies that hurt and destroy. Antonia says that Dr. Dan is a wonderful person. Soledad won’t find another man like him. But Antonia says that she doesn’t want to influence Soledad’s decision. She should rest, sleep and clear her thoughts. Tomorrow is another day.

     The judge asks why Arturo has asked to see him so early in the morning. Arturo says that he wants to open a new investigation into the kidnapping of Soledad’s daughter. The judge asks if this is a joke. Arturo is the principal suspect in the investigation. Arturo says that he wants to open a new investigation in which the principal suspect is - the Judge. The Judge is annoyed. He demands an explanation. Arturo produces the judge’s boots and asks if he recognizes them. Arturo says that these boots leave the same prints as those found at the crime scene. If he is being accuses simply for wearing military boots with these types of soles, then every man in law enforcement in San Marino should be accused as the principal suspect starting with the judge.

     Soledad receives flowers. She thinks they must from Daniel. Ursula opens the box and reads the card: Dear Soledad: There is no excuse for what I have done. (‘no tiene perdón ni de Dios, ne de los hombres,’) I only ask that you give me another chance. I love you.

     Soledad says that she knew it was Daniel but Ursula says no, the card is signed, Alcides de Medina.

     Hugo has arrived at Michelle’s house and is greeted by Andres. Andres says that he got Hugo’s telegram. Hugo asks him to tell Michelle that he is here. He has brought her a special gift he knows she will like.

     Ursula says that the flowers from Alcides must be poisoned. Soledad says that Alcides is very stubborn. He will do any thing to prove his love. Soledad says that last night Eloisa told her something that got her thinking. Ursula says that Soledad shouldn’t believe too much that Eloisa says. Soledad says that Eloisa told her that Alcides could have taken advantage of her and he didn’t so that means he has changed. (Alcides told you that himself about 50 times. Weren’t you listening?)

     Dr. Dan brings his own flowers. He says that he didn’t write a note because in this case what he has to say should be said personally.

     The judge lets Arturo out of jail. Arturo says that he is a discreet man and he won’t tell anyone about the judge’s fondness for women of easy virtue. Alcides appears and asks why this criminal is out of his cell.

     Boris has come to see Marina at the Hacienda. He asks if she put the photo in the workshop. Marina says that she knows Boris missed her. She asks him to sit. Boris says that he’s come to ask for a divorce.

     Hercu-less has come to visit Dr. Dan’s wife, Manuela.

     Dr. Dan says that he thought about Soledad all night. He doesn’t want her to hate him or to stop going to the hospital. Dr. Dan starts to says that he knows he should have told her about his wife from the beginning… Soledad interrupts. She doesn’t want to talk about this now. She had a bad night. Dr. Dan asks her not to turn him away. She is the most important thing in the world to him, he will spend his whole life proving that to her, etc. Soledad says that there is nothing to prove. The damage is done. Dr. Dan says that he won’t give up that easily. He sees the flowers from Alcides and asks who else sent her flowers.

     Andres tells Hugo that Michelle didn’t return. “If she’s not in San Marino, then…” says Andres. Hugo asks if Andres is telling him that Michelle has disappeared. Hugo says that Michelle couldn’t have disappeared. She left San Marino to come directly back here. Andres asks Hugo how he can be so sure that she was coming here. Hugo says that she sent her luggage ahead with Andres. Andres says that on the way back, he got a telegram saying that she was going to stay. Andres says that he has been waiting for instructions to return. Andres asks Hugo what happened after that. According to the telegram, Michelle and Hugo worked things out. Hugo flashes back to his conversation with Alcides that Michelle overheard. Hugo tells Andres that they never got back together and that he is sure that Michelle overhead a conversation he had with Alcides where he said that Soledad was the great love of his life.

     Dr. Dan says that he doesn’t have any right to ask but he wants to know who sent the other flowers. Soledad pretends that she hasn’t read the card. Dr. Dan says that it was a mistake to come. He gets up as if to leave but detours over to where the flowers are and grabs the card and opens it. He reads what Alcides wrote. Dr. Dan is surprised. He thought it was from Hugo. He asked what Alcides did for which he is asking forgiveness. (That is none of your business, Dr. Dan.)

     Alcides tells the judge that this criminal is accused of kidnapping. Arturo shoots back by saying that Alcides is the only criminal present. Arturo says that he is an honorable man, an ex-soldier with medals for serving his country. “And who steals children,” snaps Alcides. He asks the judge what kind of justice there is in this city. There is overwhelming evidence that Arturo was involved in he kidnapping of his niece, a small infant. The judge flashes back to Arturo giving him his boots and saying that he would be discreet about the judge’s recreations. The judge says that the footprints found at the scene of the crime were made by the same military boots worn by lots of law enforcement personnel in San Marino. The evidence doesn’t incriminate Arturo at all so the judge says that he has to let him go.

     Hercu-less tells Manuela that she is very beautiful. She asks why he has come. Herc asks if Manuela’s husband is Dr. Dan. Manuela asks if something has happened to him or did he bring her the excellent news that he is dead and she has inherited all of his fortune. Herc says no. He has come with information that might interest her. Her husband is in San Marino and he plans to get married to another woman.

     Marina asks if Boris wants a divorce to marry that home wrecker, Ursula. Boris tells Marina not to say bad things about Ursula. This confirms to Marina that Boris loves Ursula and that he wants a divorce to marry her. Boris says that he and Marina are finished. Their marriage ended when she sold her soul to the devil. Boris says he doesn’t owe her any explanations about his life, much less his decisions. Marina agrees that she sold her soul to the devil and therefore she will never ever give him a divorce.

     Andres says that it is no wonder Michelle left San Marino. Hugo says that everything changed that night. Andres says that he doesn’t think Michelle will forgive him. Hugo asks if Michelle isn’t really in the house and just doesn’t want to see him. Andres says that Michelle isn’t the kind of woman who runs from her problems. If she were here, she would see Hugo. Hugo asks where can she be then. He shows Andres the letter that he got from Michelle. Andres says that it is her handwriting but the paper is from her personal diary.

     Dr. Dan keeps harassing Soledad to tell him what happened with Alcides. She wants to talk some other time. Dr. Dan says that he is here to protect and love her and he won’t permit Alcides or anyone else to hurt her. The guards are outside to protect her because Alcides would come into the house all the time. Soledad says he is right. Dr. Dan says that she should tell him. She tells him that she went to see Hugo and when she got there it wasn’t Hugo that was there, it was Alcides. She stops. Dr. Dan asks what happened with Alcides.

     Alcides tells Arturo that he is sure that he is guilty. The judge says that the case against Arturo is closed. Until some more evidence is uncovered, Arturo will remain a free man. The judge leaves. Alcides says that he isn’t fooled. This is the second time that he has kidnapped Alcides neice. Arturo says that he doesn’t care what Alcides thinks. He starts to leave and Alcides stops him with his cane. Alcides tells Arturo to be very careful because he will be watched. Arturo replies that then Alcides will see that he has nothing to do with Alcides’ family. He also tells Alcides to watch his back because when he least expects it, Arturo will send Alcides to hell. Alcides laughs and says that Arturo is alive because of him. When he changes his mind, Artruro will go to hell preceded by Doña Gladis. Arturo tells Alcides that he will pay for what he did (indicating his missing hand) and he mentions the eye for an eye thing. Arturo leaves saying that if Alcides wanted to win Soledad’s admiration at his expense, he is glad that it was a total failure (‘rotundo fracaso’). He leaves and Alcides says to himself that Arturo should enjoy his victory because when Arturo least expects it, Alcides will be offering toast on his tomb.

     Hercu-less tells Dr. Dan’s wife that his boss is interested in the woman Dr. Dan wants to marry and he will pay her for never divorcing Dr. Dan. Manuela says that depends on the amount Herc’s boss is willing to pay. She asks how much money Herc is talking about.

     Boris accuses Marina of refusing to divorce him for spite. Marina says that they are still married and he can’t leave her. Boris says that their marriage is over when she went to the dark side. Marina trots out the tried and true – you care more about Hugo than me. Boris say that he respects Hugo because he is a good man unlike her. She tricked and deceived him. He thanks her for opening his eyes so he could realize that she is an evil woman. Marina tells him to leave. Boris says that he will start divorce proceedings on his own and accuse Marina of things like trying to steal the money of the mine investors.

     Hugo tells Andres that to him, the letter is clearly a goodbye letter from Michelle. Andres again says that it is Michelle’ handwriting but why is it written on a sheet from her diary? Hugo asks if he is sure and Andres says that he bought the diary for Michelle. Hugo suggests that Michelle was in a hurry to leave and that was the only paper available. Andres is not convinced. He asks if anyone saw her leave and did she have her sword. Hugo says that Boris saw her leave the hotel with her sword. Andres still has doubts. He says that the letter doesn’t look like it was written in a hurry.

     Dr. Dan urges Soledad to tell him what happened with Alcides. He says that if Alcides took advantage of her, he will kill him. Soledad tells him to calm down. Dr. Dan begs her to tell him what happened. Soledad says that Alcides pretended to be Hugo, they argued, she left, that was all. Dr. Dan asks if she is sure that is all that happened. Soledad says that she is fine, nothing happened. She says that she doesn’t owe Dr. Dan any explanations. The only person who needs to know is Hugo, Alcides’ twin brother. Dr. Dan says fine, he has no right to demand explanations (that didn’t stop you.). Maybe if Soledad were his fiancé but she isn’t wearing his ring anymore. Soledad says that wasn’t meant to be. Life must go on. Dr. Dan says that his life has no meaning without her. He says that he has written to ask his wife for a divorce. He will move heaven and earth to show her that his sorry. He wants her know that she is his whole life. Without her, his life his meaningless. He loves her and no one will love her as much as he does. (You’re getting a little creepy here, Doc.) Soledad says nothing.

     Manuela is impressed with the sum of money that Herc’ boss is offering. Herc says they need to take the next train to San Marino. Manuela says that she needs to prepare for the trip but Herc says that his boss has authorized him to cover all the transportation and lodging expenses plus whatever else Manuela may need. Manuela is impressed again. The maid brings Manuela a letter from Dr. Dan.

     Marina says that if Boris wants to play dirty, she knows all the bad things that he and Hugo did when he was pretending to be Alcides. She repeats that she will never give Boris a divorce. She hopes that Ursula doesn’t mind waiting her whole life for him. (I doubt that will be necessary – you just signed your novela death warrant.)

     Hugo says to Andres that there must be an explanation for why Michelle is nowhere to be found. He asks him to think. What would Michelle do in these circumstances? Andres finally flashes back to Michelle telling him that she was going to Europe to try and clear her head. Andres tells Hugo this. Hugo says that he has to know that Michelle is ok. He asks Andres to let him know when he hears from her. Andres agrees. Hugo says that if Michelle wants to be alone, he will respect her decision. He gives Andres a letter he wrote to Michelle earlier in case she wouldn’t see him. Hugo says that he doesn’t have the means to go to Europe right now but they could communicate by letter. Hugo also gives Andres the sword he made for Michelle and asks him to get it to her. Andres agrees. Hugo leaves. Andres says that there is only one place in Europe Michelle could be. He will write to her there.

     Dr. Dan asks if Soledad will ever forgive him. She says that it is not about forgiveness. She asks why they can’t leave things as they are. Dr. Dan says that he is going to the hospital. He says that soon he will hear from his wife and a new path will open for them. (Soledad and I are both rolling our eyes.) She asks him not to pressure her any more. He starts again with his protestations of his love and that she will be happy with him and he made a mistake but he’s sorry, etc. etc. Soledad says only that she will see him later at the hospital. He finally leaves. Soledad asks herself what is wrong with her. Dr. Dan has offered her the earth, the moon and the stars and all she can think about is Hugo. Why?

     Antonia comes in. She tells Soledad that Dr. Dan is the right man for her. This is her advice and it comes from a sinner. A person who has experienced more than Soledad can imagine (and this makes her advice better?).

     The judge comes to see Margot and he doesn’t seem to be in a very good mood. (He’s probably still hung over.) Margot flashes back to what happened at the cabaret. The judge says that he and Margot have to have a very serious talk.

     Manuela is ready to travel. Her husband’s letter convinced her to go. Herc says that she is a determined woman. “Ambitious too,” says Manuela. To herself Manuela says that she regrets returning to Dr. Dan with bad news. She thought they could divorce and she could keep part of his money but she never thought it would be to her benefit not to do so.

     Dr. Dan thanks and pays the guards at Soledad’s house. He repeats his instructions that neither Alcides nor Hugo are permitted to enter the house and that if Alcides sends flowers, they are not to be delivered.

     Soledad asks Antonia why she says that she is a sinner. Antonia replies that she is a sinner. She has done terrible things. Antonia says that Soledad has to make room for forgiveness in her life so she doesn’t end up like Antonia – a bitter old maid who finds sin everywhere. Soledad says that it sounds like something terrible happened in Antonia’s past. Antonia flashes back to being raped. Antonia doesn’t want to talk about the past. She wants to talk about Soledad’s present and urges her to be happy with Dr. Dan and leave San Marino. Soledad says she doesn’t want any more pressure. She is confused and something terrible happened yesterday. She tells Antonia about going to see Hugo and finding Alcides pretending to be Hugo but nothing bad happened. Soledad then says that she doesn’t want people to tell her what to do. She will make her own decisions. Antonia says that sometimes people make the wrong decisions and pay for them. Soledad asks what is the matter. Antonia looks like she is suffering. Antonia says that when she first came to this house, she did terrible things to Soledad. Antonia says that she was responsible for the disappearance of Soledad’s baby right after she was born. Soledad is impactada.

     Hugo is on the train back to San Marino. The train stops in Alcala. To himself Hugo says that Michelle went to Europe. She didn’t want to have anything more to do with him. There is no possibility of her returning and that’s probably for the best. He says that it could be a sign that he should continue to fight for Soledad. Hercu-less gets on the train with Manuela and sits behind Hugo. Hugo hears Herc’s voice and wonders what he is doing getting on the train at Alcala. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Alcides sets a trap with Manuela?

          Re: Summary of 6/20 episode from the CarayCaray blog Author: KathyW (---) Date:   06-21-08 14:59 PDT

     JeanB wrote: He also tells Alcides to watch his back because when he least expects it, Arturo will send Alcides to hell. Alcides laughs and says that Arturo is alive because of him. When he changes his mind, Artruro will go to hell preceded by Doña Gladis.

     Poor Dona Gladis...I could not stop laughing. Mario should definitely do comedy. This was another marvelous summary and I thank you.

 

Telenovela-World:   Summary of 5/23 [USA, 6/23/08] episode from the CarayCaray blog   Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   06-24-08 03:45 PDT

     The final week starts out slooooow! Hugo eavesdrops, Margot bakes a cake, Manrique wants piano lessons and Lucas gets a haircut

     Hercu-less tells Manuela how attractive she is but she says that she isn’t interested in servants. She wants the bosses with the money. Hugo appears to be listening to their conversation. Herc says that he doesn’t have money but he has other virtues and starts to unbutton his shirt saying that it’s hot… Hugo wonders who the woman with Herc is and what they were doing in Alcala? Hugo thinks Herc might be on an errand for Arturo. Manuela takes off her extremely modern looking shoes and starts to play footsie with Herc.

     Soledad asks why Antonia took her baby. She remembers that Antonia was very hard on her but why did she take the baby? Antonia says that the baby was a product of sin since Soledad wasn’t married to Hugo. That is why she had Dr. Max take the baby to a convent. Antonia flashes back to making her agreement with Dr. Max. Soledad says that they thought Arturo had taken the baby when Hugo rescued her. Antonia tells her that Arturo took the baby from Dr. Max. Soledad is horrified. Aurora could have been killed. Antonia says that she is really sorry. When she came to the Obragon house, she was obsessed with having everyone live under God’s law. That is why Antonia wanted to punish Soledad such as when she set the baby’s clothes on fire. Flashback to that incident. Soledad says it was an accident but Antonia says that she did it on purpose and almost ended up killing Soledad.

     Eloisa asks why Alcides needed to speak to her so urgently. Alcides asks Eloisa if she remembers what he told her when he came back to San Marino. Eloisa says how could she forget it – Alcides would give her half his fortune when Soledad was his (‘cayera en tus brazos,’ literally, ‘will fall into your arms,’). Alcides says that now seems to be the perfect moment to reach that goal. Eloisa flashes back to seeing the treasure. “Half your fortune,” says Eloisa dreamily. Alcides says that it is enough to live like a queen for three lives. Eloisa says that she will convince Soledad that Alcides is the best man in the world. Alcides says he doesn’t want only that. He wants Soledad to think that he is right man for her. He tells Eloisa that he has just sent Soledad flowers and he needs to sacrifice a pawn (‘peon’). “That’s me,” says Eloisa, “Don’t worry, I will defend the King in front of the Queen and it will be checkmate (‘defenderé al rey frente a la reina, y le daré jaque mate’).” She leaves. “Con tiempo y un ganchito, Soledad,” says Alcides, “each time, I’m getting closer to you.” (You didn’t hear Soledad tell you that she loves Hugo and has forgiven him?)

     The judge tells Margot that it was a dirty trick to steal his boots to get Arturo released from prison. He says what she did is immoral and reminds her that he is the highest authority in San Marino. Margot says to herself that she hopes she doesn’t get arrested. She starts to apologize when Arturo comes in. Arturo says that it was he who asked Margot to demonstrate his innocence. It was nothing personal. He was lucky that Margot found him – who better than a judge to impart justice. Arturo says that he hopes the judge has no objection. The judge grudgingly says that he has no objection and leaves. Margot hugs Arturo. He tells her that she is his savior and he is eternally grateful to her.

     Soledad asks how Antonia could have done what she did to her and her baby. She never imagined that Antonia hated them that much. Antonia says that she didn’t hate Soledad; she just thought she was taking the wrong path. However after she saw Soledad suffer with Hugo’s vengeance and her baby’s illness. When she saw Soledad make so many sacrifices for love with such nobility, she realized that she was mistaken. Antonia says that she doesn’t expect Soledad to forgive her; she knows God will punish her. She wants Soledad to know that she is doing something terrible to pay for her sins and help support the household. Eloisa breezes in and seeing Soledad and Antonia says that she might have arrived at a bad time.

     Arturo says that he is a free man thanks to Margot. She is happy. Arturo notices that she isn’t watching the window. Where is Hercu-less? Margot says that he has gone on a trip. Arturo wonders what Alcides is up to. Margot tells him not to worry about it but to go home and get some rest. Arturo asks if Margot would like to come with him. Margot says that she has to wait for Herc. Arturo says that he will never forget what she did for him.

     Hercu-less is putting the moves on Manuela. She asks if he is married. He says he is married to someone who loves him very much. Manuela says that Herc does not seem to love his wife that much. Herc asks what love has to do with it. Any man would go after a woman like her. Hugo says to himself that the woman is a featherbrained (‘ligera de cascos,’ literally, ‘light of brains,’). Herc asks Manuela if she knows what to do when they get to San Marino. Manuela says that she has to go his boss’s house and see if he has the money that he promised her. Hugo wonders who they are talking about. Why did Arturo send for this woman? Manuela continues that after that they will go to Dr. Dan’s and ruin his plans for Soledad.

     Eloisa apologizes for coming at a bad moment. Soledad says that she and Antonia were discussing a family matter. Eloisa says that she will return later. Eloisa flashes back to unmasking Antonia at the cabaret. She winks at Antonia. She tells Soledad that on second thought, she will wait in Soledad’s room because what she has to say is very important. Eloisa admires the flowers and ask if they are from Soledad’s suitors. She leaves. Antonia says that she can’t carry her guilt any more.

     Dr. Dan is healing the sick and a nurse comes in and tells him someone is bleeding to death.

     Back on the train, Herc says that Manuela understands the plan well. She says that she hopes Herc’s boss has the money because she doesn’t feel like seeing her ex-husband again. Herc reminds her that Dr. Dan is her husband. They aren’t divorced. Overhearing, Hugo is confused. He wonders why Arturo would bring Dr. Dan’s wife to San Marino. He flashes back to Alcides telling him that Dr. Dan was married. Hugo figures out that Alcides found the wife and is bringing her to San Marino. He can’t understand why Arturo’s servant is doing the job. Are Arturo and Alcides allies? Manuela and Herc go off to a private carriage for some nookie. Hugo concludes that this woman is part of a plan by his brother and Arturo to get Dr. Dan out of the way.

     Ester is cutting Lucas’ hair (I guess they can’t afford a barber). Lucas says that Antonia is acting very strangely and talking about sin. Lucas wonders if she getting enough sleep. He doesn’t like the idea of these nighttime piano lessons. Ester says that Antonia is making good money and their lifestyle has improved. Lucas says that he will put a sign out tomorrow that says, “We write love letters.” (There’s a lot of foot traffic outside the Obragon house.) Ester says that she kept his love letters. They were wonderful. Ester says that she is sure he will have lots of orders.

     Paquito is paying his staff. He pays Pierre and Esmeralda. Paquito asks Esmeralda if she wants to know a secret. He puts her in his lap and says that he is not as effeminate as everyone things. Sometimes he wants to love a woman. If she is interested, he will pay her extra. She seems to be interested.

     In Soledad’s room, Eloisa asks if Antonia is ok. Soledad says that it is a family matter. She asks what Eloisa wants to tell her. Eloisa says that it is about Alcides. Soledad is concerned that something happened after Soledad left Alcides at Eloisa’s house the previous evening. Eloisa says nothing happened but that Alcides was so upset by what happened that he started crying. He regretted how he had behaved in the past and hadn’ know how to win Soledad the way she deserved. Soledad says that it is too late. All she feels for him is disgust. Eloisa says to herself that this is going to more difficult than she thought (‘esto va a ser más difícil que matar un elefante a pellizcos,’ literally, ‘this is going to be more difficult than killing an elephant with pinches,’). Eloisa tells Soledad that at least her feelings are clear. Soledad says that on the contrary she doesn’t know what she feels in her heart. Eloisa mentions the two bouquets of flowers. Alcides told her he was sending one, she asks Soledad who sent the other, Hugo? Soledad says that the other bouquet is from Dr. Dan. Eloisa ask Soledad to tell her frankly what she feels for Dr. Dan.

     Dr. Dan tells the other doctor at the hospital that their patient needs a blood transfusion. The other doctor says that he has never done a transfusion. Dr. Dan says that he learned a special technique. He goes to get his equipment. (This has to mean something. Is this how Dr. Dan is going to save Aurora – a blood transfusion from Hugo?)

     Margot runs into Gladis and her maid in the street. Gladis is her usual nasty self. Arturo comes up and tells his mother not to call Margot names. Thanks to Margot, Arturo is free. He asks her into the house. Gladis says that Arturo can associate with whomever he wants in the street but he can’t bring this woman with a bad reputation into her house. Arturo warns Gladis that if she doesn’t stop talking about reputation and the nobility, he warns her that his is capable of marrying Margot.

     Paquito finishes his business and pleasure with Esmeralda. Manrique shows up. He wants to realize a childhood dream and take piano lessons with ‘George Wilde’ and needs his address.

     In response to Eloisa’s question about what she feels for Dr. Dan, Soledad says that he is intelligent, well educated and generous but he lied to her. He wasn’t capable of telling her the truth about his marital situation. Eloisa says that was a terrible thing. She goes back to her pitch. She says that Alcides was really upset. What if he has changed? Soledad replies that Alcides tried to kill his brother. After trying to do something like that, could a person really change? Eloisa says that Alcides was gone for a long time. He lost his memory and went through a lot. Sometimes people change after such experiences. Soledad isn’t sure. Eloisa continues with her pitch by saying that she understands why Soledad doesn’t trust Alcides. Eloisa says that she wants to tell Soledad that the man she saw last night was totally destroyed and vulnerable. Soledad says that maybe Alcides has changed but for good or bad, Hugo has stolen her heart. Eloisa struggles to conceal her exasperation.

     Hercu-less and Manuela return from their train tryst. They will go to Herc’s boss’ house. Manuela says not to say a word about what happened. The train arrives in San Marino. Hugo says that Alcides will have to explain this low blow against Dr. Dan. He says that in love you don’t win with traps and lies.

     Dr. Dan does the transfusion with blood that is amazingly bright red and thick like ketchup. The procedure is a success. Who was donor? The nurse says that the hospital is very proud of him. Dr. Dan wishes Soledad thought so.

     Soledad repeats to Eloisa that her heart belongs to Hugo. She can’t help it. Soledad needs to go out but Ursula isn’t there. Eloisa volunteers to take care of the baby. (Bad idea) Soledad agrees.

     Ursula has gone to see Boris who is taking out his frustration on some piece of metal. Ursula asks if Boris saw Marina. Will she give him a divorce? Boris has been crying.

     Gladis says that if Arturo marries Margot, he will never set foot in her house again. He will lose his inheritance and his mother. Gladis leaves. Margot asks what Arturo is doing. He will give his mother a heart attack. Margot laughs at the idea of she and Arturo being married. Arturo says that he said what he did to get his mother off his back. He asks what Margot is carrying. It’s a cake she made with her own hands. Arturo says that the cake will be the perfect dessert to the dinner he has planned for her. Margot will be the guest of honor.

     Paquito gives Manrique a bunch of excuses about why he can’t provide ‘George Wilde’s’ address. Manrique says that means he will have to go to Plan B – he holds out the ad Antonia put in the paper about piano lessons. Manrique didn’t want to go there because the Obragons hate him.

     Eloisa, holding the baby, locks the door of Soledad’s room. She says if she wants to steal some of the treasure, she is going to have to take Aurora with her. She opens the door to the treasure vault.

     Dr. Dan explains to the patient’s wife how he saved her husband with a blood transfusion. Then the lightbulb goes on for Dr. Dan. He can save Aurora with a blood transfusion! Why didn’t he think of that before? (Because you haven’t been thinking with your brain lately, Dr.Dan). Soledad arrives at the hospital to work. Dr. Dan says that he has great news that has to do with the health of her daughter.

     Eloisa and Aurora are in treasure vault. Eloisa puts Aurora down on the floor and starts stuffing jewels into her garters and cleavage. Aurora is playing with a pile of diamonds or something right next to the trip wire for the booby trap.

     Boris tells Ursula that he talked to Marina and she won’t give him a divorce. Ursula asks if Boris is telling the truth or does he still love Marina. Boris assures Ursula that he and Marina are finished. He loves Ursula. Ursula asks what they are going to do in the meantime. The Obragons won’t let them see each other until Boris is divorced. Should they meet in secret? Boris says no. He will get divorced somehow. Ursula leaves.

     Hercu-less brings Manuela to see Alcides. She introduces herself and asks who he is or should she call him ‘Master,’ (‘Patron’) too? Alcides says that a lady like herself shouldn’t call any man ‘master.’ He introduces himself to Manuela. He says that he hopes this is the beginning of a long and rich friendship (‘una larga y fructífera amistad’). He says that he loves to discuss business with a woman as beautiful as her.

     Soledad asks Dr. Dan not to keep her in suspense. Dr. Dan says that it is very risky but he is almost sure that if he gives the baby a blood transfusion, that will cure her catalepsy.

     Antonia is roaming around filled with guilt. She says that she should have told Soledad the whole truth. She had to purge the wickedness from her heart. The only thing her family must never find out is that she plays the piano in a cabaret disguised as a man. Manrique appears. Antonia asks what he is doing at this house after all the damage he has done. Manrique says that he isn’t there on a social visit. He has come on business. Seeing the maestro play in the cabaret awakened some youthful dreams he thought he had forgotten. He says that he understands that Antonia gives piano lessons. He would like to be her student. He will pay whatever she asks.

     Arturo offers a toast to Margot’s kindness and tremendous courage. Thanks to her, he is a free man. He starts to give Margot instructions on drinking wine. In barges Hugo saying that he just saw this lady with Hercu-less on the train. He asks what kind of a man could commit such a base and evil act. Hugo calls Arturo a miserable coward. Arturo asks what Hugo is talking about. Hugo says that he knows that the woman Arturo is with is Dr. Dan’s wife. (Why didn’t you follow Herc and Manuela, Hugo?) Arturo and Margot look very confused. The credits roll.

     Tomorrow: Aurora goes for the trip wire in the treasure vault.

 

Telenovela-World:  RECAP EPISODE 06.23.08

     Author: jjablan (---)

     Date:   06-24-08 09:49 PDT

     Hercules flirts with Manuela. He said that all man would go nut for woman like she is. He said that she is so beautiful. She said that he as a servant is very fresh. He said that when he is servant that doesn’t make him less of a man. He doesn’t have money but he has other virtues. He said that there is very hot.

     Hugo heard what they talk. He asks herself who is that woman and what she is doing with Hercules?

     She takes off her shoe and she starts to touch his leg. He said that she don’t care about servant, what that mean now? She said that her make exceptions if they are handsome like him.

     *** Sol and Fox talk about past. She was surprised that her aunt took her baby.

     Fox: I told you I’m a sinner.

     Sol: I know that you are hard on me but why you take my baby?

     Fox: She was a product of sin. You weren’t married to Hugo. That is why. I give her to Dr Max to take her to convent.

     Sol: We taught that was Arth. Hugo rescued her then.

     Fox: Arth took her from Dr Max .

     Sol: Did you see, because of you she could die.

     Fox: Sorry Sol was obsessed when I come into this house. I wanted us to live under God ‘s low. I put baby’s cloths in fire.

     Sol: But that was a accident.

     Fox: It wasn’t I did it on purpose. I almost kill you.

     *** Eloisa and Acids talk about their business. He ask her if she ‘s remember what he told her when he come back to S M .If she help him that Sol fool in love with him that he will give her half of that. That is enough to live 3 lives like queen. She said: Yes and she will convince her that he is best man in the world.

     Alc: Not just that. I want her think that I’m right man for her.

     Elo: Don’t worry I will convince her. Elo leave to do that right away .He think that with time and a little luck Sol He get close to her.

     *** Judge went to see Margot .He ask her why she helped to Arth? She was scared what will happen to her. But Arth come and said that everybody make a mistake. He is happy that he is out jail. Judge leaves.

     *** Sol: How could you? I never imagined you hated us so much.

     Fox: No I didn’t hate you .When I saw Hugo’s vengeance, Aurora sickness then I saw your sacrifices, love with such nobility. I realized I was mistaken. I know God will punish me .You don’t have to forgive me.

     In that moment Elo come. She saw that they have serious talk.

     *** Arth ask Margot where Herc is? She said that he went on a trip. She said that he can go home and take a bath. He asks her if she will go with him. She said that she will wait Herc. Arth is thankful for what she did. He will never forget that.

     *** Manula said that she is hot now. Conductor said that they will be in S M in half hour.

     Herc is hut to. He said that they can go to a private coach. She asks him if he is married.

     Herc: Yes and she loves me very much. {I don’t think so}.

     Manuela: But you don’t seem that you love her.

     Herc: Why? This has nothing with it. Man never misses a chance with a woman like you. You are very good with your foot.

     Hugo think that those woman is a slut..

     Herc: Do you know what you need to do in S M?

     She: What you think? First we will talk to your boss to see if he has money to pay my job. After closing the deal we will show up in Dan’s house. Then I will ruin his plan with Sol de Obr.

     Hugo hear and think about what they talk. Why did Arth sand for this woman?

     *** Eloisa: I’m sorry that I come in this time. But I must tell you something important. I will wait of you in your room. I you have beautiful flowers Sol.

     ** Dan is in hospital. Nurse come to him and said that one patient is bleeding to death.

     *** Herc: You learned that very well.

     She: I hope that your boss has money to pay my job. I don’t feel like seeing my ex.

     He: But he is your current husband. You &Dan aren’t divorced.

     Hugo is surprised that she is Dr von Sirac‘s wife. Why Arth want her in S M ? No that wasn’t Arth .That is Alc. Why Lineares Servant is with her? Are they in cahoots?

     She: What about the private couch? Shall we go? They went to that couch.

     Hugo thinks how he knows that she is in plan against Dan.

     *** Ester cut Lucas hair. They must save money. They talk about Antonia. He thinks that she isn’t sleeping well. He don’t like that private lesson she is teaching. Ester said that she make a good money. Lucas said that he will place the sign outside:

     “We write love letters”

     *** In Franc club is pay day. He gave Piere money. Esmeralda comes for her money. He said that he will pay her more if she would make love to him.

     *** Elo: How is your aunt?

     Sol: she is good. It’s a family matter. What you must tell me Elo?

     E: It’s about alc.

     S: Did you left him in when I left?

     E: No I kicked him out .He look so bad. He starts crying.

     S: Really?

     E: Yes. He expressed regret for what he did to you.

     S: It’s to late. I despise him.

     E: I’m glad you are clear.

     S: I’m not .I don’t know what I feel.

     E:I saw two bouquets .Alc sand you one but who sand you another? Hugo?

     S: No that was Dan...

     E: Be honest and tell me what you feel for him?

     *** Dan said that this patient can save only transfusion, he need blood. He learned that from specialist. It must be done before coagulates. He said that he will do that.

     Margot come to Arth house with cake. She ask Matilde where is Arth?

     Mat: you mean Ms Arth?

     Gladys come and asks Matilde what happen? She said that this lady is looking for Ms Arth. She said that she don’t want sluts near her son.

     Arth: Mother how much time I must told you doesn’t call her that name.

     G: how can I call her? Miss?

     A:If you did I will appreciate .Don’t forget that I’m not in jail because of her. Margot please come with me!

     G: Don’t you dare Arth! On street you do whatever with whomever but you are not taking this woman in my house. If you will talk about reputation I will marry Margot.

     *** Fran is finish with Esmeralda. Next is Ruby but he seen Manrique. He wants address from George Wilde. He like take some piano classes.

     *** S: Dan is intelligent, generous, but he lied to me. He didn’t tell me truth about his marriage.

     E: That is terrible. Alc really look different. What if he is changed?

     S: He tried to kill his brother.

     E:He was gone for long time. People change …

     S: Do you belive in that?

     E: Yes and he was vulnerable man last night. He looks real.

     S: Maybe he‘s changed. But truth is that my heart belongs to Hugo.

     *** Manuela said that he can‘t say one word about what happen. He said that he is a gentleman.

     { Hugo to himself: You don’t win love with lies or with cheating }.

     *** Nurse said that she is happy that he is in that hospital.

     *** Elo: You still love Hugo after he did to you? You are stubborn.

     S:I like give chance to Dan ,Alc can sand me flowers and say that he love me but I cant do anything about it .I’m still in love with Hugo. She said that she must now go to work. She don’t know where is Urs?

     E: Don’t worry about Aurora ,I will watch her. Or maybe you don’t trust me because I don’t have children?

     S: No, is not that. Ok is fine .Hand her over to Urs when she is here.

     *** Ursula talks to Boris. She asks him what Marina said. He said that she don’t like give him divorce. He said that he spoke with her, she wouldn’t .Urs ask him if he is still in love with Marina?

     *** No Arth you can’t do that.

     He: Don’t push me mother!

     If you try marrying this woman you will never get foot in my house. I will disown you and you will lose your mother.

     Marg: Arth better watch what you say! You will her a heart attack.

     G&M leaves and Marg : Arth can you imagine you &I married.

     *** Franc didn’t give Manr address of Ant .Manr said he will ask Ant de Obr because she give piano lesson to.

     *** Eloisa watch Sol’s baby. She want go to treasure and stole some .She take Aurora with her.

     *** Dan thinks about transfusion and in that moment he realizes that transfusion can save Aurora’s life. How he didn’t think about that before. Sol come to work and found him there. He was happy because Aurora‘s possible transfusion that he hug Sol. He told her about that good news.

     *** Eloisa bring baby to treasure. She said to her that she can sit there because she must stole some jewelry. She hides jewelry in her cloth.

     *** Bor said that he spoke with Mar but she will not give him divorce. He is sorry, he love Urs and he promise her that he will have divorce.

     *** Herc is back to Montenegro hacienda. His boss is home and he is like always in last time occupied with peanuts.

     Alc: Where is Dr‘s wife?

     Man walk in and said: I’m Manuela Marin and you are? Or I should call you Master to?

     Alc leave peanuts on table, stay up and said: A Lady like yourself shouldn’t call me Master. I’ A de M. Welcome to my house Mrs von Sirac .I hope this is the beginning of a long and rich friendship.

     *** Dan said that he learn transfusion from Dr Blundell. If we give her transfusion we can cure from Catalepsy.

     *** Arth: Margot what you doing in my house?

     She said that she has cake for him. He said that is nice and that will be perfect dessert for them. He wants order Matilde to make them dinner.

     *** Looks like Manr ‘s crazy about piano lesson. He went to Obr’s house to ask Ant if she wills tich him .He will pay whatever she want.

     *** Aurora is playing with jewelry. She looks on trump what Alc put for people that try coming to treasure. She doesn’t know that is dangerous. Looks like she will tauch that and that Eloisa will die like her aunt.

     *** Arth &Marg have diner .He don’t care about his mom. He is free because Margot help him. He give her glass win and said: Cheers. She drink vin like water. He said that vin she must enjoy. In that moment Hugo comes. {I don’t know why his business come to Arth house is}.He said that he saw that woman with Herc on train. He knows that is Dan’s wife. She is capable to do low and evil act. You are coward and bastard Arthuro.

     Arth stand up surprised to see Hugo there. He didn’t understand what he talks.

     A: What the hell you are talking?

     We don’t know what Hugo wants. Tonight we will see what will happen to Eloisa. Episode wasn’t very interesting. We need more actions now on end.

 

 

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 4/24 [USA, 6/24/08] episode from the CarayCaray blog  Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   06-25-08 04:29 PDT

     The excitement builds: Lucas writes a letter, Manrique tries to rent a piano and Eloisa rips her dress

     Margot gets up, faces Hugo and asks if he recognizes her. Hugo says that he thought she was Manuela. Arturo is confused and irritated. He tells Hugo to say why he came or leave. Hugo tells Arturo that he doesn’t know how he got out of jail. He will find out later. He tells Arturo that he knows what he is planning. Arturo says that he doesn’t know what Hugo is talking about. Hugo asks why Arturo sent his servant to get Manuela.

     At the Hacienda, Alcides tells Manuela that he assumes she knows why she is here and asks Hercu-less to leave them alone. Manuela says that Herc explained everything to her. What she isn’t sure about is the payment for her services. She asks how much Alcides is talking about. Alcides asks if 200 grams of gold sounds good.

     In the treasure vault, Eloisa and Aurora are playing with jewels. Eloisa considers taking a tiara but she thinks Alcides might notice if it was gone and kill her. Suddenly Eloisa notices that Aurora is right next to the trip wire for the booby trap. She tells the baby to be still and first nicely and then angrily. (Good luck with that.)

     Soledad asks if Dr. Dan is sure of what he told her. He says yes. If Aurora gets a blood transfusion, she could be cured of catalepsy. Dr. Dan now explains that he wants to exchange all of Aurora’s cataleptic blood with some other blood and then she’ll be cured. He says that medically it’s very logical. Soledad says that nothing could make her happier than curing Aurora. Dr. Dan says that he swore to find a cure for her daughter and he will, she’ll see. Soledad thanks him and goes to change.

     Eloisa tries to tell a little baby not to do something. She goes and stands where she will be hit by the arrow and Aurora grabs the trigger. The crossbow is triggered – Eloisa gasps.

     Ursula is knocking on the door of Soledad’s room and calling her. Ester comes up and asks if she has seen Soledad. Ursula says that she was at the market. When she came back, she found Soledad’s door locked and no one answers her knock. Ester knocks and calls. Ester asks who is taking care of the baby. Ursula doesn’t know. Could someone have taken her again? They go to ask the guards.

     Manuela asks if Alcides doesn’t think that her coming from so far away to help him doesn’t merit something more. Alcides asks how much she wants. Manuela says that depends – just the basics will cost half a kilogram of gold, a deluxe job will cost more. Alcides says that if she does the job well, he will pay what she asks. Manuela agrees and ask Alcides what exactly he wants her to do. Alcides asks her to listen carefully. She is going to meet with Dr. Dan in front of Soledad. Manuela says that she already understands that Alcides doesn’t want Dr. Dan to marry Soledad and that will happen if he doesn’t get a divorce. Alcides says that he wants to use her presence in San Marino. He wants Manuela, in front of Soledad, to tell Dr. Dan how much she loves him, how much she misses him, etc. He wants Soledad to feel that it is Dr. Dan’s fault that Manuela is suffering. “That will make Dr. Dan look like a heartless villain,” says Manuela. Alcides agrees. Manuela tells Alcides that that will cost him 3 kilograms of gold.

     Soledad tells Dr. Dan that she will donate as much blood as is necessary to cure her daughter. Dr. Dan drops the bombshell that just any old blood won’t work. It has to be the blood of someone who has been cured of catalepsy. Soledad says that would mean Michelle or… Dr. Dan finishes the sentence, “or Hugo de Medina.”

     Arturo says that he doesn’t have anything to say to Hugo. This is a private dinner so Hugo should leave. Hugo says that he knows that Arturo is conspiring again with his brother, Alcides. Hugo says that Alcides probably got him out of jail and as a thank you Arturo sent his servant to get Dr. Dan’s wife in Alcala. (Hugo, you’re really not thinking here. Don’t you remember that Arturo accused Alcides of being responsible for Arturo losing his hand? Why would they work together?) “Hercules went to get a woman?” asks Margot. Hugo says that he saw Herc get on the train with a babe and they had a good time on the trip. Margot is upset to hear that Herc was fooling around behind her back and she leaves.

     Hercu-less is looking for Marina at the Hacienda. He takes off his shirt and washes. Marina comes into the room behind him and watches lustfully.

     Manrique begs Antonia to give him piano lessons. She says that there are serious problems in her family right now and she can’t think about piano lessons. Manrique says that he is a man of quick decisions. He wants to know whether Antonia will give him lessons. She asks if Manrique has a piano. He says no but they could use the one in the tavern. Antonia says that she could never go into the tavern. Again Manrique offers to pay her whatever she wants. They could use the piano in the tavern in the mornings when the cabaret is closed. No one would know. Antonia suggests that Manrique leave. He does.

     The guard tells Ester, Antonia and Ursula that Soledad left without the baby but that Eloisa came in. Down in the treasure vault, the arrow missed Eloisa by a hair. She is relieved and irritated at Aurora. She grabs the baby and leaves the vault. (I think Aurora is still clutching an emerald but she isn’t wearing the cute bonnet that she had on).

     Alcides says that he will pay Manuela 3 kilograms of gold but she has to get on the job right away. Manuela says that she isn’t finished negotiating. She wants half of the gold up front. Alcides says that she is a good bargainer. He asks what she does for a living. Manuela says that she lives off of men. Alcides says that can be very lucrative. He asks how Dr. Dan fells into her clutches (‘caer en sus redes,’ literally, ‘fell in her nets,’) She replies that she is good actress and gives Alcides a sample performance. Alcides says that he is impressed. Manuela says that she has other abilities as well and strokes Alcides’ leg.

     At the hospital, Soledad says to herself that Dr. Dan is very good to her and her daughter but no matter how much she tries to deny it, her heart belongs to Hugo, only Hugo.

     Arturo tells Hugo that he is free because he didn’t have anything to do with kidnapping Aurora. Then Arturo finally tells Hugo that Hercu-less betrayed Arturo and has worked for Alcides for months. Hugo turns on his heel and leaves. “Hercu-less brought Dr. Dan’s wife to San Marino,” says Arturo to himself, “Alcides must be up to something for his brother to be so upset.”

     Eloisa puts Aurora in her crib and tells her to be quiet. (Aurora has her bonnet on again.) No one must see her leave. She opens the door and Ester and Ursula are standing there. Ester asks where Eloisa was. Why didn’t answer when they knocked a few minutes ago. Ursula asks about the baby and Eloisa says that she is in her crib. Then Ester (the seamstress) notices that Eloisa’s gown is ripped and asks how that happened.

     Manuela tells Alcides that men who know her intimately says that she is the best of the best. Alcides pats her hand, “Congratulations, (‘la felicito’)” he says, “but really I’m only interested in your services as a professional imposter.” He gives her some gold as an advance. Herc comes in. Alcides ask him to take Manuela to find Dr. Dan. She knows what to do. Alcides tells Herc that no one must see him. Alcides says that if anyone finds out that Manuela is involved with him, the whole plan will fail. Herc says not to worry no one will see him. Manuela kisses Alcides on the cheek as she leaves and says that she will be back for the rest of her payment. Alcides wipes it off with his scarf and says that Manuela is a professional slut.

     Manrique comes to see Paquito and says that in San Marino only he and the Obragons have a piano. He wants to rent the piano in the cabaret.

     Eloisa says that she fell while playing with Aurora and tore her dress. Aurora does have a jewel from the treasure vault (choking danger!) Ester asks why Eloisa didn’t respond when she and Ursula knocked. Eloisa replies that she was playing with the baby and didn’t hear. Eloisa takes the offensive and ask why Ester is asking so many questions. Eloisa volunteered to watch the baby when Soledad went to the hospital. She says that Ester’s suspicions offend her. Ester backs down and says that so many strange things have gone on that they are all on edge. Eloisa says that she has to leave to get her dress fixed. Ester offers to do it for her but Eloisa refuses. (She’d have to take it off and all the jewels she stole would fall out.) She leaves. Ursula goes to Aurora.

     Manuela comes into the hospital and asks nurse Soledad to see Dr. Dan. Soledad asks for her name and symptoms. Manuela says that she isn’t sick. She is Manuela Marin, Dr. Dan’s wife. Soledad is impactada.

     Alcides imagines the look on the ‘little doctor’s’ face when he sees his surprise he sent him. He hopes Maneula does a good job. Hugo comes in.

     H: We need to talk.

     A: I heard you went to Europe looking for Michelle. What happened? Did you find her?

     H: I’m not here to talk about Michelle or my personal life. I’ve come for another reason.

     A: Calm down. You always act as if everyday were your last. Sit down. Would you like a brandy?

     H: No, thanks. I don’t want anything. I want answers. And you’ll give them to me one by one.

     A: Uff. I take it things didn’t go well with Michelle.

     H: Michelle wasn’t there.

     A: You don’t know how sorry I am. But tell me, to what do I owe the honor of your visit? Or did Soledad tell you?

     H: Tell me what? What did Soledad have to tell me?

          Manuela asks Soledad again to get Dr. Dan. She says that he is with a patient but she will get him in a minute. “Thank you, nurse,” says Manuela. “I’m not a nurse,” says Soledad primly (in her nurse hat) I’m an assistant to the doctor.” “Nurse, assistant, it’s all the same to me. Please get Dr. Dan,” says Manuela. Dr. Dan comes into the hall and sees Manuela. He is super impactado. Manuela starts her performance right away. “After so many years I have returned.”

     Paquito makes excuses about why he can’t rent the piano to Manrique but he insists.

     Ursula finds the emerald in Aurora’s hand and wonders where she could have found something so expensive.

     Hugo and Alcides-

     H: What happened with Soledad?

     A: Well if you don’t want a drink, I do. (To himself) How do I explain impersonating Hugo and hugging and kissing Soledad? No, I’ll let Soledad explain it.

     H: I’m waiting Alcides. What must Soledad tell me?

     A: You have no sense of humor. Tell me why you’re here.

     H: Don’t act stupid. I know what you’re up to. I think it’s base.

     A: What are you talking about?

     H: Manuela Marin de von Chirac.

     Manuela says that she got his letter and now she’s found him after so many years of neglect. Soledad says that she will leave them alone. Dr. Dan asks if they have met and introduces Soledad to Manuela as his fiancé. Manuela says that Soledad is one who wants to take her husband.

     Margot finds Hercu-less. She slaps him.

     Boris goes to see Lucas. Lucas asks if he has good news about his divorce but Boris says that unfortunately he doesn’t. Lucas says that Boris seems to be very much in love with Ursula. Boris says that he is madly in love with Ursula and that is why Lucas should let him see her. Boris says that he knows Lucas’ family has problems with Hugo but… Lucas interrupts and says that his relationship has nothing to do with his boss. Lucas shows Boris his “Love letters written here” sign. Lucas says that is his new job. It is all he knows how to do. He doesn’t know if he will have any clients. Boris says that he will be Lucas’ first client.

     Ester and Ursula discuss where Aurora could have picked up the emerald. They consider Eloisa and Alcides. Ester says that it couldn’t be Alcides. He can’t get by the guards.

     Hugo and Alcides-

     A: Manuela Marin de von Chirac. That’s the name of the ‘little doctor’s’ wife. I saw it on the marriage certificate.

     H: Alcides, I just came from Arturo de Linares’ house. He says that Hercu-less works for you.

     A: What’s wrong with that?

     H: I saw him and that woman on the train from San Marino and not only that, I heard all their plans. At first, I thought it was Arturo’s idea in conjunction with you but no. It’s you who are the one who is responsible for everything. It’s you who are behind everything.

     A: Little brother, why don’t you calm down. You’re getting upset. What is the problem? He’s your enemy as much as mine.

     H: Alcides, I don’t play dirty (‘yo no peleo dando golpes bajos,’ literally, ‘I don’t fight with low blows’) My fight for Soledad is clean and transparent.

     A: However, Dr. Dan isn’t playing fair (‘limpio,’ literally, ‘clean’). No sir. He fooled Soledad, our beloved. He shouldn’t have done that. Don’t you think he should be punished?

     H: Who do you think you are? God?

     A: No but I have more money than Him.

     H: Ayy, brother. At times I pity you. We are so different.

     A: You’re wrong. We are exactly the same. The difference is that you have always had everything you wanted but I haven’t. I had to work hard. I had to work for what I have with a little scam (‘trampita,’ literally, ‘a little trap’) here and there.

     H: Like now. No brother. I don’t play by those rules. I’m going to tell Soledad the truth right now.

     Alcides puts out his arm to keep Hugo from leaving.

     Manuela says that Dr. Dan abandoned her and never responded to her letters. Dr. Dan stands there open mouthed. Soledad says that is not what Dr. Dan told her. Manuela says that when she got Dr. Dan’s letter it broke her heart because she thought that she was the love of his life. Dr. Dan asks why Manuela is telling these lies. She knows perfectly well that he found her in bed with his best friend. Manuela says that isn’t true. Dr. Dan says that it is true and he wrote to her a thousand times asking for a divorce but she never responded. He asks her to divorce him because his heart only belongs to Soledad. “Don’t you care about my feelings?” says Manuela. Soledad excuses herself and Dr. Dan says that he and Manuela have a lot to talk about.

     Hercu-less asks why Margot slapped him. Has she gone crazy? Margot says that she knows he was on a train with a slut named Manuela. He asks what she is talking about. Margot says that someone saw him. Herc says that they are lying. Margot says that Hugo saw him making love with Manuela on the train. She slaps Herc again. Margot says that he is just like all the other men. Herc says that he can explain but Margot says that she doesn’t want to hear it. She’s leaving him. After she’s gone, Herc curses his bad luck to have been on the same train as Hugo.

     Hugo and Alcides-

     H: Are you going to kill me?

     A: Listen to me, Hugo. Listen to me. Brother, that attitude is going to push Soledad into the little doctor’s arms.

     H: I heard everything. I heard everything. I heard her say that she is here to wreck Dr. Dan’s life.

     A: What do you want? That he ruin our lives? Is that what you want? I’m sorry brother but I can’t let you leave this house and tell Soledad all these stupid things. I forbid it.

     H: You can't forbid me to do anything. (Hugo drops his walking stick.)

     A: We’ll see. I’m better trained than you now. I don’t want to hurt you.

     H: What are you going to do? Bury me alive again?

     Boris takes his letter and thanks Lucas. He says that he couldn’t have found the words without his help. Lucas has a real talent. Boris asks Lucas not to reveal that he wrote the letter. Lucas says that he won’t.

     Ester knocks on Antonia’s door but she says that she is busy and won’t let Ester in. Ester says that she wants to know if Antonia has lost an emerald. Antonia says that she doesn’t have any emeralds and to leave her alone. Ester wonders what is going on with her.

     Hugo and Alcides have an awkward confrontation because they are both played by the same actor.

     H: The only thing that has changed about you is that you have a lot of money. But you continue to be as selfish (‘egoísta’) as ever.

     A: Leave my house. Leave my house and do what you want. Run to Soledad and tell her what you want. Tell her and I’ll deny it all.

     H: It will be your word against mine. As always.

     Hugo leaves. Alcides says that he can’t believe fate put Hugo on the same train as Dr. Dan’s wife.

     Arturo finds Margot and tells her that he thought she might like some company after what happened. Margot says that she didn’t know he cared about her problems. They kiss. Margot says that Herc betrayed her but she won’t pay him back the same way. They kiss again.

     Dr. Dan asks what Manuela is doing in San Marino. Why has she suddenly turned up when he found the love of his life? Who sent her here?

     Eloisa comes to the Hacienda to see Alcides. Marina says that he isn’t home. Marina refuses to bring her something to drink. Marina says that Alcides left her a letter. She goes to get it. Eloisa tells herself that Alcides will be glad when he finds out what she told Soledad to make him seem like an angel.

     Hugo finds Soledad at the hospital. She says, “Hugo,” like she’s found her long lost love and he says, “Soledad,” like he’s reading the phone book.

     Margot stops kissing Arturo. She says that it isn’t right. Arturo says that he thought she cared for him. Margot tells him that she should leave. Arturo says that Margot is always welcome in his house. If she ever wants to see him, she should do so.

     Marina is insolent when she gives Eloisa the letter. The letter explains about Manuela and how Hugo found out about it. He wants Eloisa to do damage control with Soledad. He also wants her to go into the treasure vault and get four gold bars.

     Manuela starts to tells Dr. Dan that after he left terrible things happened but he says that he doesn’t believe a word. He tells Manuela that Soledad is the only woman that he loves now. He says that Manuela is going to go out right now and tell Soledad that there is nothing between them and that it was Manuela’s fault that Dr. Dan left her. Manuela says that she won’t do it. Dr. Dan tells her not to make him do something that he doesn’t want to do. She tells him not to threaten her. Dr. Dan tells her that Soledad is his future and he isn’t going to let Manuela ruin that.

     Hugo and Soledad-

     H: I know that I promised not to come looking for you but I just got back from a trip.

     S: Ursula told me that you went to find Michelle. I don’t understand why you came back so soon. What happened with Michelle?

     H: Michelle wasn’t in her house. I spoke to Andres.

     S: Where is Michelle?

     H: She went to Europe. It seems that she doesn’t want anything to do with me.

     S: I see. Why is it that we hurt the people who love us, Hugo? It is as if our being together makes bad things happens to those around us.

     H: That’s not correct. Michelle left because she is an intelligent woman and she understands the thing that we don’t want to understand.

     S: What do you mean?

     H: That our lives are linked forever. That we love each other. That our love is stronger than our wish to be apart.

     S: Have you spoken with your brother, Alcides? Did he tell you what happened?

     The credits roll.

    

    

Telenovela-World:  Summary of 6/25 episode from the CarayCaray blog` Author: JeanB (---)  Date:   06-26-08 09:55 PDT

     We explore how various characters reacted to betrayal and suffering

     Yesterday we finished with Soledad saying to Hugo:

     S: Have you spoken with your brother, Alcides? Did he tell you what happened?

     The conversation continues:

     H: I just spoke to my brother, Alcides. He also asked if you had told me something. Soledad, what happened when I was gone?

     Soledad flashes back to Alcides telling her that he isn’t Hugo.

     H: What are you hiding? What are you hiding from me Soledad?

     At this moment Dr. Dan and Manuela approach. Manuela mistakes Hugo for Alcides and asks what he is doing there. Soledad asks if they know each other.

     Boris is hammering away in the workshop and Marina comes in. “Don’t tell me that you’ve come to agree to a divorce,” he says. Marina says that she will sign but under one condition.

     Lucas is looking for Ester but he finds Ursula who hastily hides a letter. She is crying. Lucas asks what is the matter. Why is she crying? What is she hiding? Ursula says that it is nothing; she is just a little emotional. Lucas asks her again why she is crying. Ursula makes Lucas promise that he won’t tell Ester and shows him the letter from Boris (actually written by Lucas). Ursula says that it is the most beautiful thing she has ever read.

     Eloisa comes in to where Ester is sewing. Eloisa starts to make up some excuse about why she came back but Ester interrupts and produces the emerald that was found in Aurora’s chubby little hand. Ester asks if it is Eloisa’s.

     Soledad asks why Manuela and Hugo don’t say anything. Are they acquainted? Manuela starts to make up something. Hugo interrupts.

     H: The lady doesn’t know me but I know her.

     DD: How is this possible? How long have you known Manuela?

     H: She thinks she knows me because she is confusing me with my twin brother. Isn’t that so, Señora Manuela?

     MM: Twin brother?

     H: My name is Hugo de Medina.

     MM: Pleased to meet you. Manuela Marín.

     H: Yes, I know. I also know of your plans in San Marino.

     Grateful to be provided an excuse, Eloisa says that the emerald is hers and that it fell out of a ring she was wearing when she was playing with Aurora. Ester says that Eloisa isn’t wearing a ring now. Eloisa replies that she took the ring off when she saw that the stone had fallen out. She has come back to the Obragon house to look for it. Ester gives her the jewel and says that it is lucky that Ursula found it before Aurora put it in her mouth. Eloisa agrees. Ester bids Eloisa good afternoon. Eloisa (who is trying to get into the treasure vault) asks to see Soledad but Ester says that she is still at the hospital. Eloisa has no choice but to leave. She says to herself that she can’t get the gold Alcides needs.

     Manuela says that she doesn’t know what plan Hugo is talking about and Hugo replies that she has come with an evil plan (‘un proposito perverso’) to harm Dr. Dan. Soledad says that she has to see patients but Hugo asks her why she doesn’t want to hear the truth. Hugo tells them that by chance he was on the same train as Manuela and he saw her and Hercu-less, his brother’s servant, get on the train in Alcala. Hugo says that Manuela is in San Marino to do harm to Dr. Dan on the orders of Hugo’s brother, Alcides.

     Lucas tells Ursula that her reaction to the letter tells him that she and Boris love each other very much. Ursula admits this. She says that she didn’t know what love was until she met Boris. Lucas says that Ursula loved Boris from the first moment she first saw him. Ursula admits this also but says that she stepped aside when she saw that Boris was in a relationship with Marina. She also had doubts when she thought Boris was working for Alcides before they all found out that he was really Hugo. She flashes back to asking Boris how he can work for Hugo’s worst enemy, Alcides. She says that now she knows that Boris never lied to her and that is why it hurts so much to think she might have to give him up. Lucas asks why Ursula would have to give Boris up and she says that Marina will not agree to divorce Boris and she doesn’t know what will happen.

     Boris tells Marina that he thought for a second she had changed back to the old Marina, but no. Marina says that nothing in life is free. Why shouldn’t she get something in exchange for agreeing to a divorce? Boris asks what she wants. Marina says that she wants money – Boris’ liberty in exchange for money.

     Dr. Dan asks Manuela if what Hugo said is true. Is she working with Alcides to make trouble between him and Soledad? Manuela starts to act out her story of the abandoned wife who still loves him. Hugo tells Soledad not to believe a single word. Soledad asks if it true that Manuela arrived with Hercu-less. Manuela spins a tale about meeting Hercules in the station and that he helped her find Dr. Dan. Hugo shakes his head in disbelief. He says that Manuela’s skill in lying is impressive. Manuela tells Dr. Dan that she loves him but DD says that Hugo is right. She is a liar. They haven’t seen each other in two years and she never answered his letters.

     Boris laughs bitterly, “You’ll give me a divorce in exchange for money?” he says. He asks if Marina has forgotten that he doesn’t have a dime. He works as a blacksmith and barely makes enough to eat. Marina says that it isn’t true that Boris doesn’t have any money. She remembers that Boris had saved up a small fortune while working for Hugo. Boris says that all that money was spent helping Hugo and buying the blacksmith business. Marina laughs. She says it is too bad that once again Boris has put his life aside for Hugo because he isn’t getting a divorce for free. Boris says that he will do anything to get a divorce. There must be something they can agree to. Marina says maybe there is something. She asks him to come to the Hacienda that night to discuss it. Boris doesn’t want to go to the Hacienda.

     Soledad says that she doesn’t know Manuela but it doesn’t make any sense that she would come all the way to San Marino to hurt Dr. Dan for Alcides. Hugo tells Soledad that she knows Alcides. For her, he is capable of anything. Dr. Dan says that he knows it was wrong to lie to Soledad about not being divorced but she shouldn’t believe a word that this woman is saying. Manuela starts to say that Dr. Dan put her through hell. He responds that it was a hell she made when she betrayed him with his best friend. Soledad suggests that he and Manuela talk in private. Dr. Dan says that he has nothing to say to Manuela. Hugo says that Manuela is not to be trusted (‘no es de fiar’). Soledad tells Hugo that he hasn’t said anything convincing. Hugo responds that a gentleman never talks about other people’s private lives but in this case, he has no alternative. Hugo apologizes in advance to the ladies for what he is going to say. Hugo says that on the train he witnessed indecent behavior between Manuela and Alcides’ servant. Dr. Dan is impactado.

     Marina asks why Boris doesn’t want to go to the Hacienda. Is he afraid of being alone with her? Boris says of course not. He simply would like to work things out now. Marina says that she is in a hurry. Alcides must be looking for her and she doesn’t want to lose her job. If Boris wants a divorce, he has to come to the Hacienda. Boris agrees. Marina says that he knows how to get in without being seen. She’ll be waiting. She leaves.

     Manuela asks how Hugo could make such an accusation. She is a respectable woman. Hugo says that he isn’t going to give the details of her behavior on the train because Soledad is present and she is truly a respectable woman. Soledad tells Hugo that his accusation is very serious. Hugo replies that Soledad knows him very well. She knows that he feels very uncomfortable talking about such things. Dr. Dan says that he believes Hugo. He asks Manuela if she knows how long he suffered because of what she did to him. Hugo says that unfortunately for Manuela, her plans didn’t turn out as she expected. She didn’t count on him being on that train listening to her plans. Dr. Dan tells Manuela that she can go back to where she came from and tell Alcides that his plan failed thanks to Hugo. Manuela laughs, “You know what,” she says, “let me be very clear to you, to this lady (‘esa mujercita’) and to the twin (‘y a ti, gemelito’) that I will never give you a divorce. Never.” Soledad says that she can’t believe that there are people like that. Dr. Dan says to Hugo that he doesn’t know why he did that but he thanks Hugo. Hugo says that life has taught him a very hard lesson: lies, even if told for love, never bring good results. Dr. Dan asks if Hugo spoke to Michelle. Hugo says that Michelle wasn’t home. She has gone to Europe. Dr. Dan says that he understands. She went to heal her wounds. Dr. Dan thanks Hugo again and leaves. Hugo looks at Soledad.

     Ester tells Lucas that Antonia has locked herself in her room for hours and won’t come out. Lucas wonders if she is ill. Ester says that she won’t say a word. Lucas says that he will go and talk to her.

     Soledad and Hugo-

     S: Alcides will have to answer for many things after this. It’s incredible that he would dare bring this woman here.

     H: He will deny everything.

     S: Thanks for everything. Really, your behavior surprised me a lot. I didn’t think you were capable of doing that.

     H: Why? Because I helped the doctor?

     S: Yes, I thought that…

     H: Let’s make it clear. The doctor remains a strong candidate to win your heart.

     S: I admit that your frankness amazed me. Because you were fair (‘hiciste justicia sin mezquindad,’ literally, ‘you acted justly without stinginess’), without caring that this would benefit Daniel. You still did it.

     H: I have shown you that what I did because of jealousy or because you married my brother or whatever, my plan of vengeance was stupid and I haven’t stopped regretting it for one second of my life.

     S: I’d better get back to work.

     H: I need you to clarify a doubt that I’ve had (‘ronda mi cabeza,’ literally, ‘has been turning about in my head’) since I spoke to Alcides.

     He flashes back to Alcides asking if Soledad had told Hugo what happened.

     H: What happened between you and Alcides when I was gone?

     Lucas tries to get Antonia to come out and tell him what is wrong. She says that she just wants to be alone. Antonia flashes back to telling Soledad about her obsession with Soledad’s sin with Hugo. Antonia says that she will only speak to Soledad. She is the only one who can forgive her sins.

     Hugo and Soledad-

     S: Ok, I’ll tell you what happened between me and Alcides.

     H: Did he hurt you?

     S: The first thing that I want you to know is that it is very difficult to make this confession…(Hugo starts to say something) Please don’t interrupt me until I finish telling you what happened.

     H: It’s clear that I won’t like what you are going to tell me.

     S: I went to your house to find you. I didn’t know you had left the city and Alcides was there. Alcides pretended to be you, Hugo. It was all very confusing. He pulled his hair back and I didn’t imagine that he was your brother, Alcides. And … we kissed. I kissed your brother Alcides because I thought he was you.

     H: But how, how could this happen? (Hugo’s eyes are full of tears) How, Soledad, how? Alcides will pay for this. He will answer to me. But if Alcides kissed you, thinking it was me…it was because you let him kiss you. Or was it a stolen kiss (‘un beso robado’)? I don’t understand. Why did you come looking for me?

     S: It was for something very special.

     H: Something very special?

     S: Yes.

     H: What… very special thing?

     S: I was thinking about what you told me.. about us. You told me to find you when I felt prepared to.. and I feel that I am prepared to forgive you, Hugo.

     Margot is rehashing her love problems in front of a mirror with the help of flashbacks. She had some good times with Hercu-less but he betrayed her and doesn’t love her anymore. Then there’s Arturo and his ED problem. Margot says that sometimes she is afraid of Arturo and sometimes… She flashes back to kissing him. Margot says that she will take the afternoon to think about what to do.

     Lucas continues to try and get Antonia to open the door but she won’t. Ester sends Lucas and Ursula away. Antonia says that she betrayed Ester too. Antonia confesses that she knew about Lucas and Rebeca and didn’t tell Ester.

     Hugo and Soledad-

     S: I’ve been thinking a lot. You are the father of my child and that will never change. I forgive you, Hugo, and now I ask your forgiveness if it was I who failed you.

     H: Soledad, I will spend the rest of my life regretting all the harm I did to you. I will never forgive myself for pretending to be my brother, Alcides.

     S: Hugo, those are painful memories for me.

     H: Then… does this mean that you are giving us another opportunity?

     S: No, we can never be together, Hugo. The only thing that ties us together is the love we have for our daughter, nothing more.

     H: This means that you will accept Dr. Dan.

     S: The only thing I will accept now is to be tranquil. I’ve gone through so many things – pain and frustrations and if the price that I am going to pay for peace is to be alone, I will do it, Hugo.

     H: You will never be alone. I will always support you because I love you. I love you above everything.

     Hugo leaves. Dr. Dan comes in. He asks how Soledad feels. She apologizes for doubting him. Dr. Dan says that it doesn’t matter. The only important thing is that she knows the truth and he won’t rest until he gets a divorce. Dr. Dan sees that Soledad is crying and guesses it is because of Hugo. Soledad doesn’t want to talk about it. She decides she doesn’t feel well and decides to go home. (Nobody said anything to Hugo about curing the baby!) Dr. Dan doesn’t have any more patients so he tells the nurse he is leaving. He has something very important to do.

     It’s back to memory lane with Antonia and Ester talking about what happened with Rebeca and Lucas. Ester forgives Antonia for happened but Antonia still won’t open the door.

     At the forge, Boris tells Hugo that he is a very noble person to help his rival like he did. Not many men would have done that. Hugo says that at least he is at peace. Boris asks if Soledad gave him any hope and Hugo says no, “but when you truly love, hope is the last thing you lose. You hold onto anything. You wait for a miracle.” Boris says, “a miracle,” with irony. Hugo says that he knows Boris perfectly and asks what is the matter. Boris replies that it is Marina. She came to the workshop and asked for money in exchange for giving him a divorce. Boris says that he doesn’t know what to do. As Hugo knows, they don’t have a cent.

     Manuela barges into the Hacienda looking for Alcides. Marina says that Alcides isn’t home. Manuela doesn’t believe it. She yells for Alcides and says that he never told her that he had a twin brother and the failure of the plan is his fault and he is going to pay her anyway. Dr. Dan comes in during this and tells Manuela that what Hugo said was true then. Dr. Dan also doesn’t believe that Alcides isn’t home. He shouts that bringing Maneula to San Marino to make him look bad in front of Soledad was just another of Alcides’ dirty tricks but Alcides will never get Soledad. Manuela says that Dr. Dan won’t get Soledad either because she won’t give him a divorce. Dr. Dan says that everyone knows what kind of a woman she is and a judge will give him a divorce without her consent. Dr. Dan yells to the absent Alcides that he can buy Manuela, he can pay to have Dr. Dan killed but he can never buy Soledad’s love. Manuela warns Dr. Dan that Alcides is very a dangerous man.

     Dr. Dan says that he isn’t afraid of Alcides.

     Hugo takes off one of his rings and gives it to Boris to give to Marina. Hugo says that it is very valuable. Boris says that he can’t take it. It’s a family heirloom. “What good are material things,” says Hugo, “if I can’t help my best friend. Take it.” Hugo points out that Boris gave up his savings to buy the workshop. Hugo tells him that Marina knows that the ring is valuable and she’ll take it in exchange for giving him a divorce.

     Soledad comes home from the hospital. She tells Ursula that something happened that had it not been for Hugo, would have turned into a nightmare. She rehashes what happened with Manuela, Dr. Dan and Hugo. Soledad isn’t sure whether to believe that Alcides was responsible for bringing Manuela to San Marino but one thing she is sure of is that Hugo behaved like a prince. He gallantly (‘tuvo gran gallardía) defended Dr. Dan knowing that he wants to marry her. Ursula tells Soledad that Hugo is a good person. Soledad has to forgive him. Soledad is telling Ursula that she did forgive Hugo when Ester comes in and explains about Antonia’s bizarre behavior.

     At the Hacienda, Eloisa tells Alcides that he came back to San Marino a changed man with one purpose – Soledad. He can’t resort to violence or he will ruin everything. (Did they cut something here? When did Alcides say that he was going to get violent?) Alcides responds that he is trying. Every day he tries to calm all his accumulated hate (‘apaciguar tanto desamor acumulado,’). He has a lot of hate inside him against his parents, against Hugo and what is worse, he is tormented by memories. Eloisa asks what memories is he talking about. Alcides says the memories he has of what he lived through when he lost his memory. It was a living hell. He tells Eloisa with accompanying flashbacks that for months he lived in a cave as a beggar. He didn’t know who he was. Then Beatriz de Linares, Arturo’s sister, rescued him. She took him to a cabaña in the woods and drugged him, and drugged him and drugged him. Eloisa says that she never knew any of this. Alcides says that later it was one horror after another: ridicule, (vejámenes), torture. Eloisa says that it was a miracle he survived. Alcides says that the scar he showed her before was from when Beatriz tried to kill him. “What happened in the cabaña almost turned me into a man who only wanted vengeance,” says Alcides, “but they didn’t succeed, they didn’t succeed.”

     Antonia tells Soledad how much she has suffered for what she did. Soledad asks how Antonia changed from the person who taught her how to knit when she was a little girl to this woman obsessed with sin. Antonia tells Soledad that she was raped. (There is a pattern here. We have various people: Hugo, Soledad, Alcides, Dr. Dan and Antonia who were hurt or betrayed and they all dealt with it in different ways.)

     Arturo is at the cabaret. He is unusually cordial to Paquito. Hercules is there as well.

     Antonia says that being raped was her fault. She allowed it. She wants to rip the pain out of her heart. Since that day, her life changed. She became obsessed with serving God but she had no love and treated everyone badly. That is why she hurt Soledad and her family. Antonia says that she knows she doesn’t deserve it but she asks Soledad to forgive her. Soledad does so. Soledad says that this will be their secret.

     Arturo sits down with Hercu-less. He says that he found out what happened with Margot. Arturo doubts that Margot will forgive Herc. Margot is Arturo’s now. He wants to marry her. Herc says that Margot won’t accept a guy who has an ED problem. They start to fight.

     Alcides tells Eloisa that Beatriz kept him in the cabaña for various months obsessing about him remembering something that he did. Eloisa asks what Alcides did that caused Beatriz to hate him so much. Alcides says that Beatriz thought he had raped her. Eloisa is surprised and Alcides says that there are still many things he doesn’t remember about his past. There were too many months of torture: blows, whippings and injections.

     (Alcides doesn’t remember raping Beatriz?) Eloisa asks why Alcides didn’t escape. He is a strong man. Alcides says that the drugs weakened his muscles and he could barely walk. Eloisa asks what happened after that. Alcides says that it went on that way until the end. “The end?” says Eloisa? “That’s right. In life, for good or for bad, there is always an end.” Eloisa asks how Alcides escaped from Beatriz. The credits roll.