Todo por amor (File 2)                           9/9/03 UPDATE: Azteca America  (Capitulos 128-208) 5/5/03 – 8/29/03.

La Opinion 5/5-30/03, 6/23-27/03, 7/7/03 – 8/29/03

 

Mexico, 1/24/00 - 1/12/01. 215 capítulos de 1 hr.

Azteca America, 11/4/02 – 10/31/03

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These weekly summaries/previews come from various online publications and AztecaAmerica.com. If they appeared to be the same, we listed all the sources. If they appeared to be different, we listed them separately. Generally, they differ only in the amount of detail and we have tried to put the briefest summaries first. You may distribute the information freely but must give credit to this Web site (www.telenovela-world.com) and retain all the citations. The English summaries are from dd, not a native speaker of Spanish, and probably contain errors.

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Sources/fuentes: www.sureste.com (Diario de Yucatán), www.el-universal.com.mx (El Universal), www.vanguardia.com.mx (La Vanguardia), www.tvazteca.com.mx (TV Azteca), www.aztecaamerica.com, laopinion.com

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RESÚMENES DE MEXICO 7/24/00 – 11/1700

Ell Universal, 7/23/00: Enrique le pide a Francisco que no le cuente a Carmen que intentó suicidarse. Gonzalo reacciona y se da cuenta de que María también podría cometer una tontería. Francisco escribe una carta a Raquel. Camilo y Marlene se casan. Manuel hace dudar a Lucía sobre Javi. Sergio advierte a Javi que la policía los anda investigando. Carmen sospecha que Gonzalo sabe algo sobre Javi y se lo oculta. Lucía aprovecha la ausencia de su esposo y revisa a escondidas sus archivos. Sergio y Camilo son detenidos por la policía. Manuel le cumple la amenaza a Sergio y llama a Carmen. Citan a declarar a Javi. Lucía reconoce a Manuel.
     Diario de Yucatan, 7/23/00: Enrique insiste en quedarse con Raquel, teme que Mariano regrese y la ataque. Sergio advierte a "Javi" que la policía los investiga, mientras Carmen sospecha que Gonzalo conoce la verdad sobre Javier y se la oculta. Lucía aprovecha que "Javi" no está en la casa y revisa sus archivos, pero él la descubre. La policía detiene a Sergio cuando él y Camilo roban un auto. "Javi" reclama a Lucía que revise sus papeles. En ese momento le avisan que la policía detuvo a Camilo y Sergio. El comandante Manuel los interroga acerca de los negocios de "Javi". Sergio se niega a hablar y lo torturan. Mariano dice a "Javi" que no llamará al "Señor" para que ayude a Sergio. Francisco pide que no causen preocupaciones a su mamá hasta no estar seguros del paradero de su hermano. Aún con la tortura, Sergio permanece callado, pero Manuel le advierte que llamará a Carmen, y para asustarlo le advierte que lo acusarán de asesinato
     TV Azteca, 7/24-28/00: Enrique ruega a Francisco hablar de padre a hijo y le diga todo lo que siente contra él. En cambio, él le pide a Enrique que no le cuente a Carmen que intentó suicidarse. Gonzálo, reacciona y se da cuenta de que María también podría cometer una tontería, por lo que le llama por teléfono para decirle que la quiere. Francisco escribe una carta a Raquel en donde le pide perdón y le promete no volver a verla. Camilo y Marlene se casan. Manuel hace dudar a Lucía sobre Javi, por lo que ella busca la oportunidad para cuestionarlo sobre su vida pasada. Él sorprendido, le pide que confíe y le promete que pronto le contará toda la verdad. Sergio advierte a Javi que la policía los anda investigando. Carmen sospecha que Gonzálo sabe algo sobre Javi y se lo oculta. Lucía aprovecha la ausencia de su esposo y revisa a escondidas sus archivos, pero es descubierta por él. Sergio y Camilo son detenidos por la policía mientras robaban un auto. En el momento en que Javi discute con Lucía, le llaman para avisarle que Sergio está detenido en la policía. Inmediatamente habla con Mariano solicitándole ayuda, pero éste se niega. Francisco pide a Gonzalo ocultar a su mamá la detención de Sergio hasta saber su paradero. Mientras los policías torturan a Sergio, Manuel le advierte a éste que llamará a Carmen y lo acusará de asesinato. Manuel le cumple la amenaza a Sergio y llama a Carmen. Ésta llega a la delegación con Gonzálo y les informan que la situación de su hijo es muy delicada. Citan a declarar a Javi, mientras Lucía reconoce a Manuel, pero ella no quiere hablar con él. Carmen pide ayuda a Gonzálo y él acepta apoyarla pero hasta que se demuestre que Sergio es inocente.

     La Opinión, 5/11/03 [summary of 5/5-9/03] Sólo Telenovelas  Por Laura M. López TODO POR AMOR  KAZA Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  La relación tan hermosa que tenían Gonzalo y María como padre e hija, nunca volverá a ser igual. Se había perdido la confianza totalmente.  Gonzalo no acepta a Sergio como pareja de su hija, sabe que el muchacho anda en cosas turbias y que tarde o temprano va a terminar mal, sin embargo, eso no se lo puede hacer entender a María.  Pero las cosas sucedieron tal como Gonzalo lo dijo... Sergio fue arrestado justo en el momento en que robaba un coche. Esa era la prueba que el policía necesitaba para meterlo en la cárcel y eventualmente Javier y Mariano también caerían.  El joven policía quería cobrarse la muerte de su compañero asesinado por Javier, pero a éste no había forma de comprobarle que él fue quien lo mató.  Además, sabían que Javier traficaba con autos robados y droga, por eso es que estaban enfocados en Sergio que tarde o temprano cometería un error el cual los llevaría a arrestar a Javier.  Para esto, ya el policía había hecho algunas preguntas a Gonzalo y también a Lucía, con quien había hecho amistad, pues se hizo pasar como estudiante en la misma escuela de la muchacha.  Cuando Javier lo identificó, trató de prohibirle a Lucía que hablara con él, pero ella asumió que sólo era por celos. Lucía a veces se sentía acorralada por el tipo de preguntas de su compañero de estudios.  Sin embargo, tenía que aceptar que ignoraba mucho sobre la vida de su esposo, pues Javier nunca mencionaba nada acerca de si tenía familia o no. En una noche ella quiso saber más, pero quedó aún más confundida.  La noticia de que Sergio estaba en la cárcel fue horrible para Carmen, pues ella podía meter la mano al fuego por cualquiera de sus hijos, incluyendo a Sergio.  Gonzalo como siempre, estaba ahí para apoyarla, pero él ya sabía que esa noticia llegaría tarde o temprano. Gonzalo pidió a su abogado que se encargara del caso.  Las horas pasaban y las noticias para la familia de Sergio no eran nada buenas, lo peor fue que Sergio fue aprehendido en el lugar de los hechos, además también podían culparlo de la muerte del doctor Mendiola, resultado de un robo de auto.  La espera era desesperante, y peor cuando decidieron que iban a hacer un careo con la familia del doctor muerto para identificarlo. Enrique, de por sí odiaba a Gonzalo y ahora más porque el abogado no les daba muchas esperanzas de que Sergio saliera libre.  Para esto, Mariano finge no saber nada del problema y cuando Raquel le dice lo que pasa, él muy amable le ofrece ayuda.  Mientras tanto, el joven policía una vez que vio a Sergio en la cárcel y después de tanto interrogatorio y que no lograban hacerle confesar nada en contra de Javier, estaba cambiando de opinión.  No sólo quería que Sergio quedara libre, sino que entregara a dos de los grandes... Javier y Mariano. Además, había otro motivo muy especial... el policía se había enamorado de Lucía.  El joven policía convenció al comandante de no hacer el careo y así Sergio quedaría libre. El hombre informó a la familia que el muchacho no había sido identificado como el presunto asesino del doctor.  A pesar de la buena noticia, Enrique le dijo que un simple “nos equivocamos” no era suficiente para olvidar todas las horas de angustia que pasaron. El comandante no dijo más.

www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 05 al 09 de mayo  CAPITULO 128  Enrique pide matrimonio a Raquel, pero ella le sugiere esperar. Sergio es arrestado cuando intentaba robar un coche y Camilo logra escapar. Una vez detenido, Manuel le ofrece liberarlo a cambio de que denuncie a Javier, pero Sergio se niega. Lucía toma la computadora de Javier para investigar, pero él la sorprende y le pide que confíe nuevamente en él. Javier pide a Mariano que intervenga para sacar a Sergio de la cárcel por ser miembro de la organización, pero Mariano se niega. Carmen presiente que algo pasa a sus hijos.  CAPITULO 129  Manuel llama a Carmen para que Sergio hable con ella, pero él se niega, posteriormente le avisa a Gonzalo que Sergio fue detenido. Onésimo confirma la noticia pero no permite verlo. Manuel le informa a Sergio que Carmen ya sabe que está preso. María se molesta porque Sergio no llega a la cita que tenía con ella en una cena para Regina. Javier se desespera porque no puede ayudar a Sergio, ni avisar a su familia para evitar sospechas. Enrique no acepta al licenciado que Gonzalo contrató para defender a Sergio. María se molesta con Gonzalo al saber que Sergio está detenido.  CAPITULO 130  Carmen le cuenta a sus amigos del hotel que Sergio se encuentra detenido, y le pide a Gonzalo la ayude económicamente para poder obtener la libertad de su hijo. Carmen y Enrique discuten, él le dice que ambos son responsables de la conducta de sus hijos. Carmen visita a Sergio en la cárcel, él le asegura que es inocente y ella le cree, en cambio Enrique discute con su hijo porque no cree en su inocencia. Carmen le pide a Lucía se fije en las actividades de Javier para descubrir si realmente está involucrado en negocios ilícitos. Raquel se entrevista con Mariano y éste le ofrece su ayuda para sacar de la cárcel a Sergio. Onésimo decide carear a Sergio para culparlo de homicidio.  CAPITULO 131  Carmen discute con Gonzalo acerca de la inocencia de Sergio. Javier dice al Niño que intente sobornar al Juez que juzgará a Sergio. Enrique reprocha a Carmen que el abogado de Gonzalo no hace nada por sacar a Sergio de la cárcel. Quique se entera que Sergio está preso. Camilo visita el taller de Enrique y Francisco le dice que sabe que él (Camilo) y Sergio son culpables. Carmen visita Sergio y él le reclama que ella desconfíe de su inocencia. Manuel negocia con Onésimo la libertad de Sergio a cambio de atrapar a Javier y Mariano.  CAPITULO 132  Sergio sale libre y en casa de Carmen todos festejan. Sergio visita a Camilo y éste le cuenta que Francisco sospecha de ellos. Gonzalo confiesa a Graciela que a pesar de que Sergio está libre, él sigue dudando de su inocencia. Francisco dice a Carmen que si Gonzalo duda de la inocencia de Sergio es porque seguramente tiene razones para ello. Gonzalo reclama a Carmen que no vea las cosas tal cual son, discuten y deciden separase para pensar el futuro de su relación.

USA 5/5/03 - Raquel tells Enrique he will have to win her back, shows him the note that Francisco wrote her.

     Carmen tells Marta about Gonzalo’s hints about Javier and Sergio. Marta reminds her of her own case, how the police have treated her unjustly. Carmen says it isn’t the same thing.

     When Javier comes home, he finds Lucia working on his MAC. He asks what she is looking for, thought she had agreed to trust him. She tells him she doesn’t know what is bothering her.

     Sergio gets picked up by the police but isn’t taken to the station. Sergio demands his rights, but doesn’t get them. Manuel questions Sergio, who is tied up in a very uncomfortable position. Manuel offers him help, threatens to tell his family. Sergio keeps saying he doesn’t know anything. Manuel tells him he is his only and best friend now. The threats get worse. Sergio keeps saying they can’t do this to him. After a while, Manuel comes back, unties Sergio. Manuel asks him how he feels knowing he has given his own sister to a mafioso. Manuel asks if he got a commission for his sister, too. Then Manuel tells him they will start the official judicial procedure, gives him a phone to call his mother. Carmen answers, thinks it is Mina when nobody responds.

     Camilo tells Javier what happened, says they must have been watched. Javier asks Mariano for help. Mariano says that Sergio is expendable, warns him not to try anything to help Sergio.

     At home, Carmen wakes up, as if from a nightmare.

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     5/6/03 - Manuel learns that Sergio can’t be held. He calls Gonzalo to tell him that Sergio has been arrested, to come to the station the next day. Gonzalo tells Francisco he is afraid that Sergio is involved in something illegal. Carmen insists on dressing and going to the station right away. There they are told they can’t see him until the morning. Then the comandante sees the two, invites them to his office. Carmen barely lets him get a word in edgewise, keeps insisting on talking to Sergio, in finding out what is going on. Gonzalo says that robbery is a common crime, why is he here. The comandante Rios tells them that they shouldn’t be here, he is exceeding his authority in talking with them, advises them to get a good lawyer. Carmen doesn’t want to leave without talking to Sergio. Manuel wakes up Sergio to tell him that his mother has come looking for him, is crying. Sergio demands to know why he doesn’t take him to jail. Manuel assures him that they will charge him with as many crimes as they can think of. Manuel asks him what he is going to say to his mother.

     A lawyer talks with Carmen’s family. Enrique doesn’t like what the lawyer says. The lawyer tells Javier that Comandante Rios wants to talk with Javier. Gonzalo asks Javier why him? Why not one of them? Lucia asks Gonzalo why he is asking. Javier says he doesn’t know but will answer whatever questions the comandante has.

     In his cell, Sergio prays, tells Manuel he has nothing to think about, didn’t do anything. Manuel tells Sergio that Javier Villegas has said that if Sergio stole a care, he must pay.

     Gonzalo tells Maria that Sergio has been arrested. She accuses him of being pleased.

     Mariano walks by his pool, imagines he sees his wife.

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     5/7/03 - Javier assures Lucia that he will get Sergio out of jail. Lucia says that’s not the point, the question is whether or not he is guilty. Javier says he is sure he isn’t.

     Carmen tells Gonzalo that Enrique says they will have to mortgage the house for legal help. Gonzalo suggests they wait. She asks him is he has some savings, says she knows he has had his differences with Sergio but doesn’t think he would leave her alone in this. She tells him she is sure that Sergio is innocent, asks him what he thinks. Gonzalo says he wouldn’t “put his hands in fire” for Sergio, the police seem to have considerable proof.

     Enrique, Carmen and Maria go to the jail. Maria holds Carmen’s purse while she goes to see Sergio. He lies to her about what happened, insists he is innocent. Sergio tells her that Camilo isn’t even in Mexico. He begs her to go to Javier, not Gonzalo, for help. Sergio begs her to get him out of there. Enrique visits Sergio and is less credulous than Carmen, is sure he must have done something. Sergio tells his father that if he had been trying to steal a car, there would be an owner pressing charges, tells his father to ask, swears he is innocent.

     Carmen and Enrique wonder why all of this is happening just now. Enrique curses the day that Mina, Sergio and Francisco were born. He blames Carmen for being a bad mother. He blames her for never objecting to his infidelities, for accepting them. Enrique tells him that he was a coward, but they both made mistakes. Carmen tells Enrique that their son isn’t a criminal, but the police have no proof.

     Mariano eats with Raquel, tells her that he can’t accept her decision. He loves her. She tells him that she has made a decision. He tells her that she doesn’t know him. She tells him she is beginning to realize that. He acknowledges that she thinks he is violent,  promises that he isn’t. He asks how she is and she tells him about Sergio. Mariano acts surprised, concerned, asks if he can do anything. He tells her again that he loves her.

     Carmen talks with Lucia, tells her that a policeman is asking questions about Javier’s business, then the same cop arrested Sergio. She asks Lucia if she knows anything odd about Javier’s business. Lucia tells Carmen that Javier is incapable of doing anything illegal or involving Sergio. Lucia tells her mother to trust her brother and her husband.

     Camila tells Marlene he feels guilty, told Sergio they were untouchable. He admits to her that he killed a man. Camilo tells Marlene he will leave rather than get her into trouble. Marlene asks him to stay, out of vanity.

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     5/8/03 - At home, Quique tells his mother he wants to sleep in Lucia’s room rather than Francisco’s because he is a big boy. Unfortunately, they had planned to turn that room into a study for Gonzalo. Quique continues to beg her to let him. Later, Gonzalo tries to talk with Quique about his feelings, knows it is hard for him to get used to Gonzalo’s being in the house. Quique admits that it was better when he just visited. Gonzalo tries to open up communication, suggest they could become friends, that the room isn’t important, but Quique is intransigent and just walks out on him.

     Gonzalo gives Carmen that news that, according to they police. they have found witnesses who have perhaps seen Sergio at the scene of a robbery and murder. Carmen tells him his phrasing hasn’t fooled her, she knows he thinks that Sergio is guilty.

     At the jail, Enrique tells Gonzalo he doesn’t want to use his lawyer who isn’t doing anything to help Sergio, accuses Gonzalo of wanting Sergio to stay in jail. Gonzalo finally gives him, tells him that he can do whatever he wants. Carmen visits with Sergio who continues to insists on his innocence, tells her to get hold of Javier, says that everything is an invention of Gonzalo’s, accuses his mother of not caring about him. Outside, Maria tells her father he must be happy that Sergio is in jail.

     At the auto shop, Camilo tells Francisco he can’t visit Sergio at the jail but needs to know what is happening.   Manuel and his boss argue. His boss tells him that he is being swayed by his feelings for Lucia, that she will never respond to his feelings when she finds out he deceived her and used her to put her brother and Javier in jail. Later, Manuel tries to convince him again that the only way to get Javier and Mariano is to let Sergio go free.

     Meanwhile, at the hotel, Ester brings Quique down for something to eat, and they run into Luis and Regina. As usual, Regina puts her foot in her mouth by saying how awful it must be for Carmen to have Sergio in jail. Quique, of course, knew nothing and Regina mouths to Ester that she didn’t know. 

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     5/9/03 - Sergio is freed. Carmen tells him she always believed in him. Everybody is happy, except Gonzalo.

     Javier and Sergio talk. Javier tells him that nothing he did worked, so when Sergio asks why they let him go, Javier asks him the same question. Sergio tells Javier he said nothing. Sergio tells Javier he is terrified, it is obvious that people are watching him, his father, the family. Francisco interrupts them. Javier says they have a problem, how to convince Mariano that Sergio said nothing. Carmen explains to Quique that they didn’t tell  him anything because they didn’t know anything, but he accuses her of hiding everything from him, like Mina. Carmen tells Quique that soon enough he will have problems of his own to face, tells him to enjoy being a child. Gonzalo works with Graciela who guesses he is trying to avoid going home because of Sergio. He admits that he feels like the dumbest man in Mexico. She tells him to go home and apologize. Gonzalo isn’t sure he was mistaken, says the same cop who brought the charges retracted them, seemed to be acting under pressure. Graciela tells him he’s looking for an out, suggests he accept the simple answer, becomes ironic, says it must be a plot of the mafia. Graciela gets serious, tells Gonzalo to share  Carmen’s happiness.

     Sergio goes to see Camilo.Camilo says he feels bad, but thought it would be better for Sergio if they weren’t caught together. Sergio tells Camilo he knows he wouldn’t betray him, is his only friend. Camilo tells Sergio that Francisco knows, reached his own conclusions. Sergio tells Camilo he thinks the police let him go just so they could catch them all later, with real jail time. Maria calls, asks Camilo for Sergio. Maria reminds him she is waiting for him, to celebrate. Sergio tells Camilo they’ll have to come up with an explanation for Francisco, doesn’t want his brother to know he is a thief. 

     In her office, Regina asks Luis if he is still angry with her. He says no. They shake hands. He kisses her hand, compliments her. Enrique enters the office, gives Regina the good news re Sergio. She proposes a toast. Enrique flirts with her.

     Carmen tells Francisco she feels guilty for having thought that Sergio could have been guilty. He assures her it was natural for all of them to consider that. Francisco suggests to his mother that maybe Gonzalo had reasons for what he thought.

     In their apartment, Lucia apologizes to Javier. They make love.

     In her apartment, Maria and Sergio talk in bed. He is tired.

Gonzalo finally returns home. [some loss of sound]. Carmen is worried about their marriage, asks him if it is working. He admits that it isn’t, hasn’t anything to do with love, that love isn’t enough. Gonzalo admits to her that he will never be able to support Sergio, can’t lie or pretend. He tells her he had his reasons for thinking what he did about Sergio, can’t apologize for them. She tells him she loves him. They hug. But she tells him that she will always defend Sergio, he is her son. Gonzalo accuses her of refuses to change, of being unable to face reality: Sergio, Mina. He says she can’t seem to give up being the person she was. She asks him what she doesn’t see, refuses to see. He tells her she hasn’t been the best mother (exactly what Graciela had told him).
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El Universal, 7/30/00: El comandante Manuel, organiza un plan y ordena a Onésimo que liberen a Sergio de la cárcel para utilizarlo como señuelo y atrapar a Javi. Javi piensa que su cuñado lo denunció haciendo un trato con la policía. Graciela aconseja a Gonzalo de que regrese a su casa y arregle sus problemas con Carmen. Lucía cree que Javi sacó de la cárcel a Sergio y lo besa en agradecimiento. Gonzalo va a buscar a Carmen, pero ella lo recibe pidiéndole el divorcio. Mariano también cree que Sergio salió de la cárcel por Javi. Mariano aconseja a Javi que le confiese a su esposa que es un delincuente. Luis intenta sobrepasarse con Regina.
     Diario de Yucatan, 7/30/00: Mariano también cree que Javi sacó a Sergio de la cárcel y le dice que es una tontería, y quiere deshacer la sociedad. Martha avisa a Gonzalo y Carmen que se irá lejos con sus hijos para que Ramiro no se los quite. Raquel sorprende a Enrique besándose con Regina. Le hace un escándalo y termina su relación con él. Uno de los "guaruras" le comenta a Mariano lo que pasó y éste decide conquistar nuevamente a Raquel. Por su lado, Enrique dice a Francisco que terminó su relación con Raquel, mientras Regina le cuenta a Carmen lo que pasó con su ex marido. Raquel saca a Enrique de su casa. Carmen sugiere a su ex marido que se ubique y trate de cumplir las promesas que ha hecho "a medio mundo". Sergio confiesa que siente angustia por María, pero no sabe por qué y Camilo se ofrece para hablar con ella. Manuel confiesa a Lucía que él es policía, y siente admiración por ella. Lucía se estremece, le platica a Marisol que está confundida entre el amor de Javier y el de Manuel.-
     TV Azteca, 7/31/00-8/4/00: El comandante Manuel organiza un plan y le ordena a Onésimo que liberen a Sergio de la cárcel para utilizarlo como señuelo y atrapar a Javi. Toda la familia se alegra al ver a Sergio ya en su casa, mientras él cree que fue gracias a Javi; sin embargo, Javi piensa que su cuñado lo denunció haciendo un trato con la policía. Mientras, Graciela le aconseja a Gonzalo que regrese a su casa y arregle sus problemas con Carmen. Lucía cree que Javi sacó de la cárcel a Sergio y lo besa en agradecimiento, para animarlo le dice que a lo mejor está embarazada. Javi se alegra y llora, por una parte de dicha y por otro lado al sentirse atrapado por la mafia. Gonzalo irá a buscar a Carmen para arreglar las cosas, pero ella lo recibe nada más ni nada menos que pidiéndole el divorcio. Mariano también cree que Sergio salió de la cárcel por Javi y le dice a éste que fue una tontería y lo mejor es que se deshaga la sociedad. Pero él no está de acuerdo. Por otro lado, Mariano aconseja a Javi que entonces le confiese a su esposa que es un delincuente. Mientras, Luis intenta sobrepasarse con Regina y ella logra defenderse y lo corre. De manera sorpresiva Raquel encuentra a Enrique y Regina besándose, les hace un escándalo y decide terminar su relación. Esto llega a oídos de Mariano, por lo que decide reconquistarla. Mientras, Regina le cuenta a Carmen lo que pasó con su ex marido. Carmen habla con Enrique y le pide que se ubique y trate de cumplir las promesas que le ha hecho a mucha gente. Camilo se ofrece para hablar con María sobre Sergio. Manuel le confesará a Lucía que es policía y que siente una especial admiración por ella. Lucía le platica a su amiga Marisol que está confundida entre el amor de Javi y lo que siente por Manuel. Como ven esta semana habrá escenas que no puede dejar de ver

La Opinión, 5/18/03 [summary of 5/12-16/03] Sólo Telenovelas  Laura M. López   Todo por amor  KAZA Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a vienes, 9:00 p.m.  Regina hizo lo peor que pudo haber hecho en toda su vida... primero, el haberse metido con Enrique y después habérselo dicho a Carmen.  Aunque en realidad a Carmen no le importaba Enrique como hombre, sino más bien le preocupaba la reacción que esta situación pudiera causarle a su hijo Quique.  Raquel no quería saber nada de Enrique, porque una vez más había fallado como hombre y como padre. El fue a buscarla a casa para pedirle disculpas, pero ella no quiso escucharle y lo corre.  Enrique le jura que hará todo lo posible para que ella lo perdone y se casen como lo habían planeado. Pero por parte de Raquel, eso no pasará nunca.  Y ahí es donde Carmen decide hablar con Quique, de que los planes para irse a vivir con su papá y Toñito ya no podrán ser. Enrique cometió un grave error al meterse con Regina y por supuesto Raquel no está dispuesta a perdonar.  Gonzalo por su parte recibe una gran sorpresa... Mercedes se encuentra en la ciudad atendiendo un congreso de empresarios. Ella y Gonzalo no se miraban desde hace casi 15 años, cuando Gloria falleció.  A Mercedes le da mucho gusto que su cuñado se haya casado de nuevo y le gustaría mucho conocer a Carmen.  Gonzalo además, de comentar con Carmen que vio a Mercedes, aprovecha para decirle que ha estado viendo la posibilidad de comprar otra casa y que esa donde viven se la pase a Enrique.  Carmen le pide tiempo para digerir la idea, ya que nunca pensó en la posibilidad de mudarse, puesto que esa ha sido su casa toda la vida. Gonzalo le explica que él desea comenzar una nueva vida, incluyendo un nuevo hogar.  Lucía en cambio, sabe que está superenamorada de Javier, pero ya no está segura si quiere tener un hijo en estos momentos, desde que supo que Manuel era policía e investigaba a Javier.  Sergio se sentía perdido en su propio mundo, un mundo lleno de mentiras y peligro, pero él lo había escogido y después de lo que vivió en los pocos días que estuvo en la cárcel, aceptó que su madre siempre tuvo la razón.  Además, estaba también Quique, quien lo defendía contra todos aquellos que decían que Sergio era un ladrón.

     www.aztecaamerica.com, 5/12-16/03: Semana del 12 al 16 de mayo  CAPITULO 133  Carmen reclama a Gonzalo su falta de apoyo cuando ella pasa por una crisis como mujer y como madre. Al contarle que su hermano Sergio fue detenido por equivocación, Lucía dice a Manuel que odia a los policías por corruptos e inhumanos. Gonzalo pregunta al policía Onésimo Ríos las verdaderas razones para dejar en libertad a Sergio. Mariano teme que Sergio los haya delatado para salir libre, pero Javier defiende la lealtad de su cuñado. Regina acepta la invitación de Luis a bailar. Carmen enfrenta a Sergio y le advierte que ella no lo defenderá más cuando él comete errores.  CAPITULO 134  Ramiro informa a Marta que el juez le otorgó a él la patria potestad de sus hijos y, desesperada, ella planea llevarse a los niños; ante esta reacción Gonzalo y Carmen temen que Marta cometa una locura que la perjudique más. Enrique cuida a Toñito durante un compromiso de Raquel, pero al buscar a su hijo, ésta encuentra a Enrique y Regina juntos y se da cuenta que hicieron el amor. Sergio asegura a María que no la ama y rompe su relación. Tras reconocer que se ha enamorado de Lucía, Manuel le confiesa a ella que es policía y está investigando a Javier Villegas.  CAPITULO 135  Lucía reclama a Manuel haberla utilizado para llegar a Javier, al que, asegura, le están tendiendo una trampa para hacerlo parecer culpable. Mariano aconseja a Javier embarazar a Lucía antes de que ella descubra sus verdaderos negocios. Mariano es informado por uno de sus empleados sobre la discusión de Raquel y Enrique; éste, entre tanto, vuelve a buscar a Raquel, pero ella se niega terminantemente a perdonarle su infidelidad. Regina confiesa a Carmen que tuvo una relación con Enrique. Braulio, el abogado de Marta, informa a Gonzalo que planea aducir demencia de Ramiro para que le retiren la patria potestad de sus hijos y se la den a ella. Después de 15 años, Gonzalo se reencuentra con su cuñada Mercedes. Enrique informa a Quique que ya no vivirán con Raquel como estaba planeado. Sergio confiesa a Francisco que está arrepentido de todo lo malo que ha hecho, pero teme no poder volver a empezar.  CAPITULO 136  Lucía decide colocarse un dispositivo para evitar embarazarse, sin consultarlo con Javier. Onésimo reprende a Manuel el haberse descubierto ante Lucía, pero éste le asegura que aún así atrapará a Javier para separarlo de ella. Enrique hostiga a Raquel para que regrese con él y le reclama la posibilidad de que salga con otro hombre. Lucía discute nuevamente con Javier porque teme que le oculte cosas. Él, desesperado, le propone revisar todos sus papeles para demostrarle que sus negocios son lícitos. Gonzalo propone a Carmen mudarse de casa. Quique pelea con algunos niños porque aseguran que Sergio es un ratero.; los niños le rompen su bicicleta.  CAPITULO 137  Luis escucha a Regina y Enrique hablar de la relación furtiva que tuvieron y le reclama a ella haberse burlado de él sólo para mantener su puesto en el hotel Casa Azul. Mercedes hace dudar a Gonzalo sobre el futuro de su relación con Carmen, ya que los problemas que éste tiene con Sergio interferirán en su matrimonio. Carmen propone a Quique regresar a vivir con ella mientras Enrique soluciona sus problemas pero el niño se rehusa. Camilo encuentra a Marlene en su departamento con un cliente. Sergio promete a su mamá que ahora sí está dispuesto a enderezar su camino y por ello, posteriormente, le confiesa a María que sólo se acercó a ella y le hizo creer que la amaba sólo para vengarse de Gonzalo.

USA 5/12-16/03:

     5/12/03 - Carmen and Gonzalo have a heart-felt talk. She pours out her frustration, her acknowledgment that she knows things have gone wrong, wonders if it was her fault for accepting Enrique’s infidelities, for having 4 more children even after his first infidelity. She acknowledges that she may have been over-protective, she realizes that people have been telling her for years that Sergio was headed the wrong way, but she loves her children, has given her all for them. Gonzalo admits that he, too, thought he had the perfect relationship with Maria only to learn he hadn’t. They end up comforting each other.

     Francisco talks with Sergio, makes it clear that he doesn’t think Sergio is innocent, tells him he will be there for him as a brother in spite of everything.

     Luis continues to flirt with Regina.

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     5/13/03 - Marta’s husband comes to the house when Carmen is with her, tells them he has gotten custody of the children. Marta and Carmen talk with Gonzalo, but Marta says she can’t trust the welfare of her children to the laws or his lawyer, tries to make them realize what Ramiro could do to the children. Gonzalo doesn’t think that Ramiro would maltreat the children.

     Raquel goes to the auto shop. Enrique sees her talking with Francisco. Then she greets Enrique with a kiss and he makes a point of kissing her back repeatedly.

     Sergio breaks up with Maria, tells her it isn’t working out, finally admits that he doesn’t love her. She is a wonderful person, but. She tells him that he sought her out, fought for her and not it turns out that he was mistaken, didn’t really love her. He tells her that he is sorry. She throws a dish at him, becomes violent. He grabs her, tells her again that he doesn’t love her. He leaves. She cries.

     A drunk Regina tells Luis that she likes him, didn’t at first, but does now. She tells him he has a good heart. He kisses her. She asks him if he is crazy. There is fear in her eyes. She says she could accuse him of sexual harassment, gets up and leaves the table, walks up the hotel steps, stops, knocks on Enrique’s door. He sees she is crying, she says she had nobody else to talk to. They go into another room. Raquel calls the hotel; Quique answers the phone, tells her that he isn’t in his room. Raquel decides to go to the hotel. her son is sleeping with Quique. Enrique tells Regina he doesn’t understand her reaction. She tries to explain that it hurts, that he took advantage of her situation. Enrique tells her that any man would be attracted to a beautiful woman like her. She asks if he would get her drunk in order to, well... He says no.  She asks why nobody understands her, nobody loves her. He tells her she is a woman with many qualities, is intelligent, has a good sense of humor, extravagant, but good. He gives her an embrace and she cries on his shoulder.  As they pull apart, he looks at her and the two kiss. He pulls back, asks if she is sure. They go to bed. But afterwards, Regina feels bad for what he might think of her, but it cured her problem. They hug. Raquel sees them coming out of a room and giving each other a kiss. He tells Raquel not to misunderstand, but she sees the messed up bed in the room. Raquel takes her son home. Enrique follows Raquel into the street, but she tells him he gives her asco. Mariano’s men follow Raquel’s taxi.

     Manuel admits to his boss that he loves Lucia, although she hates him. He admits he doesn’t know how, but he is going to separate her from Javier.

     Lucia tells Javier that she is sorry, but she isn’t pregnant. 

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     5/14/03 - Manuel tells Lucia what Javier is. She says she doesn’t believe him, but insists that Nino let her drive her car alone. She goes off, stops somewhere and sits on the curb.

     Mariano advises Javier to get his wife pregnant, fast, before she finds out the truth which she is bound to do.

     Regina tells Carmen what happened between her and Enrique, assures her that Quique didn’t see anything, but Raquel turned up at an inopportune moment. Carmen tells Regina Enrique is nothing to her anymore and has always been like that, assures Regina it won’t change their working relationship.

     Enrique sees the two talking and, after Regina walks by him without a word, he talks with Carmen. She tells him she can’t believe his behavior. He tries to explain that it was “just one of those things” but admits it was stupid, can’t even really explain it to himself. Worse, he knows that Raquel won’t forgive him. Later, Enrique admits to Quique that they won’t be living with Raquel and his brother, but promises him a home.

     Marta tells Gonzalo and Carmen that she is going to take her children and go away. Both try to convince her not to. They tell her it will be kidnapping, wherever she goes she will have nobody to help, that if she is found she will lose the children forever. But she is adamant and they realize they can’t change her mind.

     In his hotel, Gonzalo runs into Meche whom he hasn’t seen in 15 years or so. She is the sister of his dead wife. They have a friendly talk.

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     5/15/03 - Lucia talks with Marisol about her doubts about Javier, has decided not to get pregnant.

     Manuel and his boss  Onesimo make plans. Manuel continues to defend Lucia, says he told her that he was a cop. Onesimo becomes furious, says he’s ruined everything. Manuel confesses he loves Lucia and is going to separate her from Javier.

     Lucia has a special dinner ready for Javier when he comes home, they start to kiss passionately, then she stops, tells him she doesn’t feel like it. Javier tells her a partial truth, that they accidentally sold stolen cars under legal licenses. Javier gives Lucia all the keys to his office, tells her to look through whatever she wants to look through. Then he goes to bed.

     Enrique forces his way into Raquel’s apartment, tries to kiss her by force, tells her he won’t give up.

     In bed, Gonzalo tells Carmen he is looking for a new house, one that could be “theirs”.

     In school, Lucia refuses to talk with Manuel, tells him that Javier told her everything about how Manuel is persecuting him, never wants to talk with him again. But she also insists on driving Marisol and the baby to the doctor herself, rather than letting Niño do the driving.

     Lucia also talks with Marisol’s doctor about contraception.

     That night, Javier tells Lucia he feels useless because he can’t make her happy. She tells him she loves him more than anybody in the world, that’s why she married him, asks him to forgive her for her doubts. He tells her he loves her. He starts to make love with her, says all he wants in life is to have a child with her. They make love.

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          5/16/03 - Quique tells Sergio how he defended him. Sergio reminds him that he told him not to do that.

     In the hotel, Enrique asks Regina to talk. He tells her Raquel won’t forgive him. She is sorry for that. He apologizes for taking advantage of her. Luis eavesdrops. Regina tells him that she was upset, but if she went to bed with him, she knew what she was doing. It was therapeutic. She tells him she had a block, no longer has it, tells him they will simply put an end to the matter.

     Sergio talks to his mother. She tells him he needs to think of his future, to find a real job, says he uses words to deceive people. Actions, not words, count. Carmen says when she looks at him she sees an enormous vacancy in his eyes, feels that she has been a failure, that her love, teaching have meant nothing. She wants to see a glow in his eyes from work well done, from a real love. He tells her he will win her confidence. She tells him to tell that to himself, to do it for himself.

     Luis asks for an explanation from Regina for her behavior after she left him. He bought her flowers to express his regret then discovers that she slept with the first available guest. She tells him to leave. He asks her if her uncle knows. She tells him to tell her uncle. Luis says he won’t because if he were his relative it would shame him. She asks him if he has the right to insult her in her office. He tells her he was really falling in love with her, was taking the relationship seriously.

     Meche and Gonzalo talk. She tells him he seems worse than when he was single, what has happened. He explains about Sergio, Maria, etc.  She asks what will happen if the situation with Sergio becomes worse. He says he doesn’t know. She wishes him luck.

     Quique tells his mother he is going to live with his father, no matter what his father says. He explains that lots of people love her, but his father has nobody.

     Gonzalo calls Maria but she doesn’t answer.

     Camilo visits Marlene, invites her to the movies. She tells him he can’t stay. He doesn’t notice her clothes. Then a man comes out of her bedroom. She explains it is a client. He tells her she needn’t explain, leaves.

     Quique joins Gonzalo and Carmen at the dinner table. He is resentful, in spite of Gonzalo’s efforts. He calls Maria and finally reaches her, asks if she is ok. She tells him she just feels a bit sick. Then he asks about Sergio. She says things are fine. He asks to see her, she says another day.

     Sergio and Camilo talk. He tells Camilo he feels bad for what he did to Maria, thinks it is time to explain and ask for forgiveness.

     In bed, Gonzalo and Carmen talk. He tells her more about Gloria, the differences and similarities between her and Meche.

     As Maria leaves her apartment, Sergio appears in the elevator to talk with her. He tells her he was up all night, would like to get back together. She asks him why she should believe him. He tells her he wants to. Maria tells him there would have to be rules. She says that he is too selfish, needs therapy and she is in a hurry. He walks in, sits on the sofa, tells her he has to apologize, tells her to let him talk. He tells her he wanted to hurt her father and that everything that happened between them from the beginning was designed to hurt her father. He tells her how he heard her father call to say he was coming over, erased the message, arranged for her father to find them in bed together. He asks her to forgive him. She can’t believe it, says he is telling her this, so she will end the relationship and he will feel better.

El Universal, 8/6/00: Sergio le confiesa a María que la sedujo sólo para molestar a Gonzalo, pero que ahora la ama. Carmen y Gonzalo discuten por la situación por la que están pasando sus hijos. Manuel le entrega a Lucía las pruebas que demuestran que Javi es un delincuente. Marlene le recuerda a Camilo que es una prostituta. Enrique lleva flores a Raquel. Marisol hace ver a Lucía que Manuel habla mal de Javi porque está enamorado de ella. Enrique y Mariano se encuentran en casa de Raquel. Sergio le explica a su mamá que está arrepentido de la vida que ha llevado y que arreglará sus problemas con María. Carmen se entera de que María está embarazada
     Diario de Yucatan, 8/6/00: Harta de los problemas con Enrique, Raquel cree que lo mejor será vivir con Mariano. Lucía continúa interrogando a todos los amigos de su esposo. Ahora pregunta a Mariano acerca de los negocios de Javi. Sergio suplica a Javi que lo deje salir de la organización, al mismo tiempo que Camilo le confiesa que está enamorado de Marlene y también quiere salirse. Sergio dice a Gonzalo que reconoce sus errores y ama sinceramente a María. Carmen aconseja a la joven que se olvide de Sergio porque no la merece. Ramiro denuncia el robo de sus hijos. Interrogan a Gonzalo acerca de lo hijos de Martha y él se declara culpable. Mariano alucina recordando a Elena y, enojado, amenaza a Enrique. Sergio avisa a María que su papá está detenido, pero ella no le cree y lo saca de su casa. Manuel avisa a Gonzalo para advertirle que él sabe la verdad sobre los negocios ilegales de Sergio
     TV Azteca, 8/7-11/00: Sergio le confiesa a María que la sedujo sólo para molestar a Gonzalo, pero que ahora la ama. Mientras, Carmen y Gonzalo discuten por la situación en la que están pasando sus hijos. Manuel le entrega a Lucía las pruebas que demuestran que Javi es un delincuente. Ella no quiere creerlo y le pregunta a Enrique acerca de sus negocios. Marlene le recuerda a Camilo que es una prostituta y le avisa que saldrá el fin de semana con un cliente. Por otro lado, Enrique le lleva flores a Raquel, pero se enoja al ver que la casa está llena de arreglos enviados por Mariano. Lucía le pide a Sergio que le explique su relación con Javi y por qué lo busca la policía. Marisol hace ver a Lucía que Manuel habla mal de Javi porque está enamorado de ella. Lucía convencida, le pide a Manuel que no la vuelva a buscar. Enrique y Mariano se encuentran en casa de Raquel y se agarran a golpes. Sergio le explica a su mamá que está arrepentido de la vida que ha llevado y que arreglará sus problemas con María, pero sin que intervenga Gonzalo. Sin embargo, no sabe que éste lleva a María a la terminal de autobuses. Más tarde, Carmen se entera de que María está embarazada. Harta de la situación con Enrique, Raquel decide vivir con Mariano. Lucía le pregunta a Mariano sobre las actividades de Javi. Sergio y Camilo le suplican a Javi salir de la organización. María busca a Carmen y le dice que su papá está detenido, pero ella no le cree. Mariano vuelve a alucinar a Elena y amenaza a Enrique de muerte. Manuel visitará a Gonzalo en la cárcel para advertirle que él sabe la verdad acerca de los negocios chuecos de Sergio

USA, 5/19-23/03:

    La Opinión, 5/25/03 [resúmen de 5/19-23/03] Sólo Telenovelas Laura M. López TODO POR AMOR KAZA Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m. Manuel le dice a Lucía quién es verdaderamente Javier Villegas y cuál es su relación con Mariano. Lucía no está dispuesta a seguir escuchando más a Manuel y mucho menos que le diga que está involucrado en el robo de coches. Lo que es peor, que su propio hermano también haga lo mismo, ya que Sergio trabaja para Javier. Lucía se pregunta entonces si cuando su Sergio estuvo en la cárcel era porque sí lo descubrieron robándose un auto. Además, ya estaba cansada de que “el cara de niño” como ella le llama, siempre vaya con ella a todos lados, según Javier para su propia seguridad después de que fuera secuestrada. Lucía quiere creer que su marido es inocente de todo lo que Manuel lo acusa, pero ya no está tan segura, por eso prefiere evitar un embarazo por lo pronto. Es por eso que le oculta a Javier que fue con el doctor. María en cambio trata de volver a su vida normal después de terminar con Sergio, quien recibió tremenda golpiza por parte de Gonzalo cuando éste supo que cuando él lo encontró en la cama con María fue planeado. Raquel por su parte decidió regresar con Mariano y terminar definitivamente con Enrique, quien juró haría hasta lo imposible porque ella lo perdonara por la estupidez de haberse acostado con Regina. Gonzalo y Carmen hacían planes para la remodelación de la casa que compraron y Quique y Francisco estaban muy contentos porque finalmente tendrían su propio espacio. En esto estaban cuando tocan la puerta. Era el comandante acompañado por tres oficiales de la policía con una orden de arresto en contra de Gonzalo por haber ayudado a Marta a escapar con sus hijos. Camilo en tanto, se había enamorado de Marlene y quería realmente ser su marido, pero ella estaba tan acostumbrada a la vida de vender placeres que no tomaba en serio la proposición del muchacho.

     www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 19 al 23 de mayo  CAPITULO 138  Marta confiesa a su amiga Esther que está embarazada y teme que Ramiro también le quite al hijo que espera, como ha hecho con sus otros dos hijos. Manuel entrega a Lucía un sobre con pruebas que comprometen a Javier. Quique pide a Carmen que lo lleve a ver a Raquel. Graciela advierte a Gonzalo no caer ante los encantos de su cuñada Mercedes. Mariano busca a Raquel y tienen relaciones. María cuenta a su papá que su romance con Sergio fue un plan de éste para vengarse de él.  CAPITULO 139  Lucía pide a Sergio que le aclare la verdadera personalidad de Javier y posteriormente regresa a la bodega donde permaneció secuestrada. Raquel informa a Quique que es definitiva su separación de Enrique, por lo que ya no podrán vivir como una familia. El contador del taller amenaza con renunciar si Enrique no aclara los millonarios depósitos hechos en la cuenta del negocio. Marlene aclara a Camilo que el matrimonio entre ellos fue sólo un arreglo económico y le insinúa que no es posible ninguna relación sentimental. Con tal de ver a sus hijos, Marta asegura a su ex esposo que aún lo ama y está dispuesta a volver con él. Enrique encuentra a Raquel y Mariano juntos y arma un escándalo. Gonzalo y Carmen discuten porque ella se niega a aceptar que su hijo Sergio haya planeado seducir a María para vengarse del propio Gonzalo.  CAPITULO 140  Mercedes aprovecha la depresión de Gonzalo y lo besa. Sergio confirma a su madre que sedujo a María sólo para vengarse de Gonzalo, por lo que Carmen le exige disculparse o de lo contrario no volverá a verla. Lucía cuestiona a Mariano sobre la naturaleza de sus negocios y de su relación con Javier. Marta cumple su promesa y huye, logra sacar a sus hijos de la escuela y llevárselos con ella, lo que provoca la ira de Ramiro, que arma un escándalo en Hotel Casa Azul. Manuel logra entrevistarse con Lucía y, tras justificar el haberle mentido, le dice tener pruebas de que Javier y Mariano no sólo se dedican a vender coches robados, sino a la distribución de droga entre adolescentes.  CAPITULO 141  Carmen le pide perdón a Gonzalo por los errores que cometió con él y Gonzalo le propone que aceleren su cambio a la nueva casa. Sergio le dice a Camilo que va a renunciar a trabajar con Javier y Camilo acepta que está enamorado. María siente un mareo. Sergio le dice a Gonzalo que está arrepentido por su conducta. Carmen le dice a María que Sergio no la merece y que debe olvidarlo. Ramiro levanta una denuncia de secuestro, contra Martha, Gonzalo y Carmen. Mariano mata a dos distribuidores por faltarle al respeto. Lucia se desahoga con Carmen. Mercedes, Gonzalo y Carmen visitan la casa nueva. Sergio le presenta su renuncia a Javier. Quique y Lucia se confiesan que se extrañan mucho. Lucia se niega a cenar con Javier. María se prepara para aplicarse una prueba de embarazo. La policía le informa a Gonzalo que hay una orden de aprensión en su contra, por posible complicidad por rapto de menores.  CAPITULO 142  Gonzalo confiesa haber ayudado a Martha. Lucia le dice a Javier que lo ama y que teme ser capaz de perdonarle cualquier cosa. María le dice a Regina que está embarazada. Raquel le comenta a Debora que está pensando vivir con Mariano. Gonzalo es arrestado y le informa a María que probablemente pase algún tiempo en la cárcel. Lucia se encuentra con Manuel en la Delegación. Camilo evita que Marlene se drogue. Braulio le dice a Carmen que el caso de Gonzalo es difícil. Mariano le advierte a Enrique que se aleje de Raquel. Alvaro le dice a Gonzalo que él también debería de estar en la cárcel. Mariano ve la imagen de Elena, cuando está con Raquel. Mercedes le dice a María que no le calló bien a Carmen. María le dice a Sergio que no quiere volverlo a ver nunca. Quique le dice a Carmen que ya quiere que saquen de la cárcel a Carmen. Martha se presenta en la casa de Carmen. Manuel le pide a Gonzalo que lo acompañe para que sepa la verdad, acerca de Javier Villegas.

     USA, 5/19/03 -  Gonzalo visits Maria, sees that she is depressed, tries but fails to help and leaves. He tells Carmen, demands to see Sergio, then admits he isn’t sure it is Sergio’s fault. Carmen tells him all couples have problems, asks for a chance to talk with Sergio..

     In class, Manuel tries to talk with Lucia, but she refuses. Then he gives her an envelope, insists that she read what is in it. She refuses to take it. He leaves the class.

     Marta confesses to Ester that she has to leave because she is pregnant, can’t risk losing another child to Ramiro.

     Gonzalo has lunch with Meche, offers her two design jobs: a house for him and Carmen and, perhaps, a dream the two of had of setting up their own small hotel. But she notices that he talks as if the plans were in the past. He admits they are still having problems.

     Mariano visits Raquel at the salon, convinces her to cancel her appointments to go out with him. She and he have a kind of picnic in the garden of his house. She tells him about Sergio. They talk. She tells him she isn’t ready for another man. He tells her she can count on him.

     That night, Carmen tells Gonzalo she hasn’t been able to locate Sergio. Gonzalo says he can’t reach Maria, tells Carmen that it wasn’t a simple argument, accuses her of not caring about Maria. Carmen asks him what else she can do. He seems to calm down.

     In his house, Mariano watches Raquel sleep on his bed. He wakes her up, she is a bit embarrassed. He tells her he likes to look at her, that she is beautiful, asks what he has to do so she doesn’t hurt. He tells her he just wants to care for her, wants to spend his life with her. She tells him she needs to be alone He kisses her and they end up making love.

     Gonzalo tells Graciela he still can’t reach Maria, doesn’t know if he should try harder or not. Graciela tries to advise him, then gives him a message from Meche, asks if she is pretty. Gonzalo admits that she is. Graciela warns him to be careful. He laughs at first but, a bit later, realizes that Meche is pretty.

     In their apartment, Javier walks in on Lucia when she is about to open the envelope Manuel gave her. In fact, he walks away with it, tells her that  he is sure Manuel is attending the class only because of her. Before he leaves, he returns the envelope.

     Gonzalo arrives at Maria’s apartment after she calls. He tells her he was really worried but doesn’t know how to help her. Maria finally tells him that Sergio did it on purpose, explains about the answering machine, how he erased Gonzalo’s message saying he was coming over, made love to her so they would be together when Gonzalo arrived, knowing how he would react on finding them in bed together.

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     5/20/03 - Lucia visits Sergio, begs him to tell her the truth about Javier. She says she tries, but every time it comes down to love and she gives in because she loves him. Sergio repeats and repeats and repeats that she has to talk to Javier, denies that he is afraid of Javier. She leaves, almost certain he has the answers, obviously disappointed in him.

     Raquel tells her boss that she fell for Mariano again, hadn’t planned to, didn’t want to, but did.

     Carmen takes Quique to visit Raquel.  She tells him there is no chance that she will live with his father again, but he will always be Tono’s brother and his father will always be Tono’s father.

     Sergio calls Maria, says the only good thing he has ever done was to tell her the truth, hopes he didn’t hurt her too much.

     The accountant tells Francisco there are still problems with the books, so bad his father could go to jail and they will have to give up the account. Francisco says there must be an explanation, they work day and night for Javier. he calls his father, but Enrique is hung over, does say he didn’t make a deposit of a million pesos. He says he’ll be there in two hours.

     Marta approaches Ramiro as he is going into the house. She asks him for a little time, says there must be another way to resolve matters. He reminds her that she refused to come back to him. She asks if it is too late for her to change her mind. She tells him she still loves him. She says she couldn’t accept it before when she wasn’t sure he had changed. He promises her that this time will be different. He tells her the children need their mother and he needs her. She asks if she can come to her daughter’s birthday party. He says she can. He tells her he has missed her.    Camilo visits Marlen. She says that she is in a hurry. They talk about the previous night when she had to leave because her client was there. Camilo tells her that he knows the marriage was for the inheritance, but there is something about the fact that there is a piece of paper saying that she is his wife. Camilo admits it was a contract, doesn’t know why he is upset. She makes him go over the basics: her name, where she lives, what she does for a living. She suggests some kind of signal so he knows when she is busy. She tells him she is going to a convention for the weekend with a client. He asks for a good-bye kiss. She gives him one on the cheek and walks out.

     Lucia takes a taxi to the place where she was held captive, walks through it, remembers, finds a piece of her wedding gown.

     Enrique goes to the beauty salon, takes her some orchids. She asks him to leave. He sees the other flowers, accuses her of not waiting even a week to bed another man, breaks the vase and walks out.

     Manuel asks Lucia if she saw it. Lucia tells him to stop bothering her. He tells her that she is in danger, that she is putting her family in danger. She tells him again to stop bothering her.

     Gonzalo visits Sergio and punches him, says Maria told him all. Gonzalo tells him that sooner or later he will end up in jail. Gonzalo doesn’t believe he told her as a form of apology, says he did it to hurt her even more. Gonzalo tells him that he is glad that Maria knows the truth, tells him not to go near Maria again because he won’t wait for the police to take care of him, will kill him himself.

     Lucia goes home, starts to look through the envelope that Manuel gave her. Javier shows her his family album. He tells her he remembers the day the three died, the sheer injustice of it. Lucia looks at him as he talks. He asks her to go to a business meeting with him.

     That night, Mariano and Raquel walk and, this time, it is Enrique who is in the car watching them. As he kisses her goodnight, Enrique gets out of the car, goes over to the couple and hits Mariano. Raquel stops them, tells Enrique to leave. Mariano starts to knee him. Raquel tells him to stop. Enrique goes back to his car.

     Carmen and Quique return home. Gonzalo is there. Quique shows him a gift that Sergio gave him. Carmen says that she talked with Sergio in the hotel. He said they had just broken up. Gonzalo tells her that Sergio planned for him to find the two in bed. He tells Carmen that Sergio told Maria who told him. Gonzalo tells her that she hates Sergio more than anybody in the world. It wasn’t a normal breakup. Maria is depressed. Carmen is sure there must be a mistake, can’t believe it. Gonzalo leaves the house.

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     5/21/03 - Gonzalo has dinner with a very sympathetic Meche. After she says goodnight, she comes back and gives him a quick kiss on the lips.

     At the business reception, Lucia questions somebody about her husband’s business. The woman is surprised to learn that she doesn’t know. Lucia tells Javier she is surprised, the attendees seem to be businesspersons, not friends, and there is nobody of her age. Then she talks to Mariano, asks him to explain the sale of used cars. Mariano tells her that he and Javier are more associates than friends because they’ve known each other only a short time. Lucia asks him about the stolen cars. Javier hears and interrupts them, reminds Mariano of the problem. Manuel follows Lucia into the bathroom. She tells him to leave, but he closes the doors.

     At his daughter’s birthday party, Ramiro drinks. Marta brings him some cake, asks to talk. She tells him that she doesn’t want to feel afraid of him. He tells her he has gotten a promotion, doesn’t want her to work anymore. She tells him she has always worked. He asks her to try, for him. He also wants another child. She asks for a few moments to think. Then she tells him “yes”, says she has to fix up Lola’s house, can move in the next day. He promises things will be different.

     Carmen goes to see Sergio at work, asks him if he planned for Gonzalo to find him in bed with María. He admits that he did. She asks him if he understands what he did. Carmen tells him to apologize to Gonzalo or forget about her.

     Marta manages to get the children out of school, explaining about the reconciliation. After Ramiro finds out, he goes to the hotel and tells Carmen he will go through the hotel room by room to find her. Alvaro and another hotel person push him out of the hotel.

     Gonzalo gives Marta money; Alvaro give her her liquidation, while Carmen and Ester talk and wonder what she will do.

     Manuel talks with Lucia, tells her that when he was 8, his father, a cop, tried to save the life of a woman, was killed in the act, then framed for her murder. Javier finds them talking together. Manuel explains that he came to pick up his papers, saw Lucia, wanted to say good-bye to her. Javier kisses her good-bye. Manuel tells Lucia what Javier’s car business is, that Mariano killed his wife, that Mariano is involved in the cocaine trade. Lucia tells him that he is crazy, sick in the head. 

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     5/22/03 - Sergio tells Camilo he wants to go away, he’s hurt everybody he loves. Camilo tells him he will take himself where ever he goes. Camilo confesses he is in love. The two decide they want to stop working for Javier.

     Carmen apologizes to Gonzalo, partly for Sergio but mainly for defending him so blindly, for not believing in Gonzalo.

     Sergio goes to Gonzalo’s hotel. Gonzalo tells him there is no way the two are going to get along. Sergio tells Gonzalo that everything he said was true, that he committed many errors, and honestly feels bad for them. Gonzalo tells him promises mean nothing if he is going to commit the same errors. Sergio tells him he won’t promise what he doesn’t know he can comply with, but wanted to tell him how badly her feels.

     Maria becomes ill during a visit from Regina.

     Carmen visits Maria, tells her that, much as it hurts her to say so, Sergio isn’t worth her tears or her loves. She also tells Maria how desperate her father is to help her. Maria thanks Carmen, tells her she loves her father above all, but it cost her a lot to take control of her life and she wants to handle this herself. She asks Carmen to believe in her.

     Ramiro and his lawyer go to the police to charge Marta with kidnapping. They name Gonzalo and Carmen as accomplices. 

     Mariano and Javier get only partial payment because of a problem with the shipment. Both sets of men draw guns. Mariano lets Felipe think he will live so he can tell others what happens if they cheat Mariano and Javier, then kills him as he runs away. Mariano says “two less distributors”, won’t accept a lack of respect.

     Lucia visits Carmen at the hotel, says she is tired, needs to rest. Carmen thinks it is because she isn’t pregnant, tells her it will happen, she is married to a wonderful man, etc.    .

     Gonzalo and Meche wait for Carmen in front of the new house. Afterwards, Carmen is obviously uncomfortable, says the house maybe isn’t her style, maybe she thought they would discuss what they wanted, alone, not with so many people around. 

     Javier gets angry with Nino for not doing his job: watching Lucia. Nino tells Javier not to be paranoid.

     Sergio visits Javier, tells him that he doesn’t work for him anymore, and it isn’t a good deal for Javier either since after his time in jail, nobody is sure of him. Javier says they will talk another time.

     When Lucia gets home, Javier asks where she was. She says she thought she was being watched. He says she was but she escaped, to which she responds that she wasn’t aware she was in jail (or something like that). Then she says she is tired and goes to bed.

     Maria takes a pregnancy test.

     The police arrive at Carmen’s house to question Gonzalo as a possible accomplice to the kidnapping of children.

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     5/23/03 - REPEAT OF 5/22/03  

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     El Universal, 8/13/00: Carmen no logra convencer a Marta de que se vaya con sus hijos y se esconda de Ramiro. Camilo ama a Marlene. Manuel lleva a Gonzalo a una bodega de autos robados y le revela que ese es el negocio del Javi. Gonzalo sugiere a Lucía que se atreva a conocer a su esposo antes de pensar en embarazarse. Javi descubre un recado que Manuel entregó a Lucía. Raquel le comenta a Mariano que ha visto la imagen de Elena. María visita a su padre y le dice que está embarazada de Sergio. Marta no se atreve a confesarle a Carmen que llegó a un arreglo con Ramiro. Toñito sufre un accidente. Lucía le suplica a Javi que deje sus negocios sucios. Ramiro le propone a Marta irse a vivir en Guanajuato
     Diario de Yucatan, 8/13/00: Camilo ama a Marlene, a quien le pide que ésta se olvide de la herencia y deje de prostituirse y drogarse. Manuel lleva a Gonzalo a una bodega de autos robados y le revela que ese es el negocio de Javi. Gonzalo sugiere a Lucía que se atreva a conocer a su esposo antes de pensar en embarazarse. Mientras, Javi descubre un recado que Manuel entregó a Lucía. Para colmo, Enrique le comenta que la joven fue a preguntarle en qué consiste su negocio con Javi. Raquel comenta a Mariano que ha visto la imagen de Elena y le pregunta a él si la ha visto. María visita a su padre y le dice que está embarazada de Sergio. Martha no se atreve a confesarle a Carmen que llegó a un arreglo con Ramiro. Carmen ofrece una comida para festejar que Gonzalo salió libre. Lucía suplica a Javi que deje sus negocios sucios. Camilo, por su parte, ruega a Marlene que lo deje volver a vivir con ella. Mariano ordena que maten a Enrique, a quien más tarde encuentran malherido. En el hospital, el doctor avisa a Carmen que su ex marido está muy delicado. En ese momento, todos se sorprenden al ver llegar a Mina
     TV Azteca, 8/14-17/00: Carmen no logra convencer a Marta de que se vaya con sus hijos y se esconda de Ramiro. Camilo ama a Marlene y desea que se olvide de la herencia, deje de prostituirse y drogarse. Manuel lleva a Gonzalo a una bodega de autos robados y le revela que ese es el negocio de Javi. Gonzalo sugiere a Lucía que se atreva a conocer a su esposo antes de pensar en embarazarse. Mientras, Javi descubre un recado que Manuel entregó a Lucía, para colmo, Enrique le comenta que Lucía fue a preguntarle cuál es el negocio que tienen los dos. Raquel le comenta a Mariano que ha visto la imagen de Elena y le pregunta a él sino la ha visto. María visita a su padre y le dice que está embarazada de Sergio. Marta no se atreve a confesarle a Carmen que llegó a un arreglo con Ramiro. Javi le ruega a Lucía que le tenga confianza y le propone que se vayan a vivir al extranjero. Ramiro le propone a Marta irse a vivir a Guanajuato, pero ella le pide a cambio que retire la demanda en contra de Gonzalo, como no llegan a ningún arreglo, vuelven a pelear. Toñito sufre un accidente. Carmen organiza una comida para festejar que Gonzalo salió libre. Por otro lado Lucía le suplica a Javi que deje sus negocios sucios. Camilo por su parte, le ruega a Marlene que lo deje volver a vivir con ella. Mariano ordena que maten a Enrique, más tarde, lo encuentran mal herido. En el hospital, el doctor le avisa a Carmen que su ex marido está muy delicado, en ese momento todos se sorprenden cuando ven llegar a Mina.

USA 5/26-30/03:

www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 26 al 30 de mayo  CAPITULO 142  Gonzalo confiesa haber ayudado a Martha. Lucia, ésta le dice a Javier que lo ama y que teme ser capaz de perdonarle cualquier cosa.. María le dice a Regina que está embarazada.. Raquel le comenta a Debora que está pensando vivir con Mariano. Gonzalo es arrestado y le informa a María que probablemente pase algún tiempo en la cárcel. Lucia se encuentra con Manuel en la Delegación. Camilo evita que Marlene se drogue. Braulio le dice a Carmen que el caso de Gonzalo es difícil. Mariano le advierte a Enrique que se aleje de Raquel. Álvaro le dice a Gonzalo que él también debería de estar en la cárcel. Mariano ve la imagen de Elena cuando está con Raquel. Mercedes le dice a María que no le calló bien a Carmen. María le dice a Sergio que no quiere volverlo a ver nunca. Quique le dice a Carmen que ya quiere que saquen de la cárcel a Carmen. Martha se presenta en la casa de Carmen. Manuel le pide a Gonzalo que lo acompañe para que sepa la verdad, acerca de Javier Villegas.  CAPITULO 143  Martha le dice a Carmen que Gonzalo no va a pagar por su culpa. Manuel le confirma a Gonzalo que Lucia está casada con un criminal. Javier se niega a acompañar a Lucia a ver a Gonzalo. Manuel le confirma que Sergio y Camilo también están en el negocio de los coches y las drogas con Javier. Marlene le advierte a Camilo que ni él ni nadie la va a hacer cambiar. Gonzalo le exige a Braulio que lo saque de la cárcel. Martha le propone a Ramiro volver con él a cambio de que deje en paz a Gonzalo. Enrique le comenta a Javier que no cree aguantar la presión de Mariano. Lucia le dice a Gonzalo que Javier se ofreció a ayudarlo y Gonzalo le sugiere que no tenga hijos todavía. Raquel le dice a Mariano que siente la presencia de Elena en su casa. Gonzalo le comenta a Graciela que Javier y Sergio son unos criminales. Álvaro le reclama a Martha el que haya hablado con Ramiro. María le dice a Gonzalo que está embarazada.  CAPITULO 144  Gonzalo le dice a Graciela que María está esperando un hijo de Sergio. Mariano le dice a Chente que Elena no se ha ido. Gonzalo le pide a Carmen empezar una nueva vida. Manuel le advierte a Sergio y a Camilo que están siendo vigilados. Javier le pide a Lucia que se vayan a vivir lejos. Ramiro intenta abusar de Martha, la golpea y la amenaza con matar a su hija, llega la policía y detienen a Ramiro. Marlene le dice a Camilo que ella no se enamora de nadie y que tramiten el divorcio. Braulio le informa a Martha que es casi seguro que recupere la custodia de sus hijos. Raquel acepta vivir con Mariano y Toñito sufre un accidente, al caer de las escaleras.  CAPITULO 145  Raquel le dice a Enrique que Toñito se calló y que está Hospitalizado y éste a su ves le avisa a Carmen. El médico le asegura a Raquel que Toñito está bien. Raquel le pide a Enrique que respete su relación con Mariano. Lucia decide irse con Javier a donde él vaya. Carmen visita a Toñito y descubre que Mariano y Raquel son pareja. Onesimo le dice a Manuel que Lucia nunca va a ser para él. Lucia le pide a Raquel acercarse a Toñito. Sergio visita a Toñito y Enrique le dice que lo quiere mucho. El juez deja en libertad a Gonzalo. Mariano decide mandar matar a Enrique.  CAPITULO 146  Mariano le promete a Raquel que no provocará más a Enrique. Carmen le dice a Gonzalo que la nueva casa estará llena de nacimientos. Javier le informa a Mariano su decisión de irse con Lucia por un tiempo. Mariano les ordena a Camilo y a Lalo que quiere muerto al hombre que ya sabe Lalo. Quique le comenta a Enrique que Carmen y Gonzalo van a comprar una casa y que a lo mejor él se puede ir a vivir allí. Francisco le dice a Raquel que prefiere no verla. María le comenta a Regina que no sabe si tener o no tener al bebé. Sergio llama a casa de Raquel para preguntar por Toñito. Enrique se disculpa con Raquel por no respetar a Mariano. Javier le pregunta a Mariano de qué habló con Camilo y Lalo. Camilo descubre que el hombre que tiene que matar es Enrique, de modo que le dispara pero no a matar y se refugia en el departamento de Marlene. Carmen les dice a Quique y a Francisco que su padre está herido.

          La Opinión, 6/1/03 [Summary of 5/26/03-5/30/03] Sólo Telenovelas  Laura M. López  TODO POR AMOR  KAZA Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  Martha busca a Ramiro y pretende que se va a reconciliar con él para así tener la oportunidad de acercarse a sus hijos.  Ramiro cree tener control sobre ella de nuevo, y acepta que se reúnan en la escuela para celebrar el cumpleaños de la niña. Aparentemente todo estaba muy bien, hasta se despidieron de beso.  Por eso cuando Martha fue a recoger a los niños, la maestra no sospechó nada y asumió que la pareja se había reconciliado y permitió que Martha se llevara a los niños.  Cuando Ramiro fue a recoger a sus hijos, entendió el plan de su ex exposa y se enfureció por haber sido tan confiado, por lo cual dio parte a la policía, ya que había una orden judicial contra ella.  Por la amistad que existe, Gonzalo y Alvaro ayudan a Martha a escapar. Sin embargo, las cosas no salieron muy bien. Como la policía había iniciado una investigación, Gonzalo fue detenido.  Se descubrió que Martha había cambiado un cheque que Gonzalo le giró, lo cual lo involucraba directamente. Alvaro quería entregarse también porque no era justo que Gonzalo sufriera solo las consecuencias.  Esther ni Carmen se lo permitieron ya que los dos en la cárcel no iba a ayudar mucho, pero afortunadamente el día que hicieron el juicio a Gonzalo, él expuso sus motivos del porqué ayudó a Martha.  Sus argumentos convencieron al juez y Gonzalo fue dejado en libertad, además harían una revisión del caso, porque aparentemente el que debería estar en la cárcel era Ramiro.  Por otro lado, María confirma su embarazo mientras Raquel decide irse a vivir con Mariano y dejar a Enrique para siempre.

     USA, 5/26/03 - Francisco, Carmen, Gonzalo and his lawyer go to the police station. Carmen calls Maria at her home; she is with Regina and they both go to the jail.

     In bed, Javier asks Lucia what is going on, she seems so distant. She tells him she loves him more than he can imagine, would love him no matter what. But she rejects his attempt to make love.

     Raquel tells her friend she is thinking seriously of moving in with Mariano.

     Ester, Regina and Luis try to convince Alvaro not to turn himself into the police also.

     Maria visits Gonzalo who warns her that he could spend a lot of time in jail. She tells him she needs him, doesn’t tell him she is pregnant. Lucia and Javier go to the jail. She sees Manuel there. 

     Regina talks with Gonzalo, cries, asks if there is anything she can do for him.

     Camilo visits Marlen who, unfortunately for him, is waiting for a client. When she tries to sniff some cocaine, he destroys it.

     Gonzalo’s lawyer tells Carmen he is in trouble because Marta cashed his check.

     Mariano visits Enrique at his business, warns him to stay away from Raquel. 

     Alvaro visits Gonzalo. Neither is sorry for helping Marta. Gonzalo tells him there is no point in his surrendering.     ? tells Maria she thinks that Carmen is jealous of her. Maria can’t believe that.

     Sergio visits Maria. She won’t let him talk and kicks him out.

     Marta arrives at Carmen’s, got word from Angela, feels guilty about Gonzalo. Angela has taken her children, they are staying with a friend. Marta doesn’t want anybody to go to jail for her. Carmen is worried about her children.

     Quique writes Gonzalo, tells him he hopes he gets out of jail soon. Manuel visits Gonzalo in his cell, tells him that he knows about him, Alvaro and Marta.

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     USA, 5/27/03 - Carmen tells Marta that Gonzalo will get out on bail; it will different for her. Carmen reminds her of her coming baby. Marta hopes her three children will understand one day. She tells Carmen how surprised she was to be pregnant again, considered an abortion but it was too late. Francisco comes home. They can’t even convince her to stay in the house. She is determined to go to Lola’s, which is probably being watched, plans to ask Ramiro to withdraw the charges.

     Manuel takes Gonzalo to the place where the robbed cars are stored, then to an apartment, explains to him how the cars are identified and stolen. He tells him that he saw Sergio stealing a car but charges can’t be brought on the basis of a cop’s word; the owner must bring charges and didn’t. Manuel tells him that Enrique doesn’t know what business he has gotten himself into. Manuel and Gonzalo are at the site of a raid. When Manuel takes him back to jail, Gonzalo asks him what Manuel wants. Manuel tells him they have the same problem: Maria is in danger as long as she is with Sergio. And Lucia is with Javier. Manuel explains how he met her, as part of his job, she knows who he is. He doesn’t want her to be hurt. Manuel tells Gonzalo that perhaps he can help Sergio, says that Sergio isn’t a bad person, just confused and, possibly, afraid of Javier. Manuel asks him not to make any hasty decision. 

     Marlen tells Camilo that after taxes, other problems, and Camilo’s share, there is barely enough to support her for 6 months. Camilo tells her to forgot his share. She can’t believe him, laughs at him. He asks her why she can’t understand that somebody would care about her, about her using drugs, about what she does. She gets angry, says she isn’t going to change, says it isn’t her problem if he has mistaken their friendship. Then the phone rings. It is a client.

     Gonzalo tells his lawyer to get him out, there are things he has to do.

     Marta visits Ramiro, tells him that she and the children are here. If he retracts the charges, she will bring them to him. He tells her he will drop the charges if she returns to him, if the family lives together. She says ok, all will be as it was. He asks her to be affectionate. She asks him to leave Gonzalo alone, agrees that he can see the children in Lola’s house.

     Enrique tells Javier he wants to cease working with him, Mariano is his associate and has threatened to kill him. Javier tells him that he is exaggerating things. That’s just how Mariano is. Enrique accedes but says he will see his son whenever he wants.

     Lucia visits Gonzalo, tells him that Javier will help him in any way that Gonzalo wants. He asks her if she still plans to have a child. When she says yes, he advises her to wait, think, she is still very young and she is still learning about Javier.

     At Mariano’s, Raquel asks him about his wife, says that when she is in the garden, she feels her presence. He says that love sometimes just ends, doesn’t sense her.

     When Graciela visits Gonzalo, he tells her what he learned from Manuel. Gonzalo tells her he can’t tell Carmen until he can figure out how to save Sergio and Lucia.

     Marta returns to the house and tells Carmen, Alvaro and Ester what she did. They can’t believe it [nor can I]. She is certain that she can’t negotiate with Ramiro. Marta lies, says she will show him the children and isn’t going to return to him. Alvaro tells Marta she is an idiot.

     Maria visits Gonzalo in jail, tells him she needs him, she is pregnant by Sergio. He cries. She asks him if he thinks she is happy, it is her life, her body that is in play, has to make a decision. He wishes the child weren’t Sergio’s, but he will support her. She tells him she isn’t sure if she should have the baby, has seen the results in her work. She asks him for his support; he tells her she will have it. Maria tells him she doesn’t want to see Sergio and doesn’t want him to tell anybody, not even Carmen.

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     5/28/03 - Mariano asks his right-hand man if his wife’s spirit is still present. The man says yes, perhaps he was wrong. Raquel calls Mariano to tell him he has made a decision.

     Quique talks with Enrique about Rebeca and Tonito.

     Carmen tells Gonzalo what Marta plans to do. He tells her she can’t. Carmen agrees but doesn’t know how to convince her.

     At the shop, Manuel reminds Sergio he is going to end up in jail, the only question is when.

     Mariano brings flowers to Marta and candy for his children. He tells his daughter they are going to live together.

     Lucia walks in on a business meeting between Javier and two Russians just as they are leaving. After they leave, Javier tells Lucia he doesn’t know how to make her believe in him with her head and her heart. If it is his business that is the problem, he will give it up for her. He tells her it is her choice, asks her if she would give up everything for him, go away with him. 

     In the kitchen, Ramiro tells Marta his plans: they’ll move to another city, get work with his cousins. He starts to kiss her. She tries to get him to call the police station and retract the charges, to make her feel better. He more or less forces her to take him upstairs, show him her bedroom.  LOST SIGNAL for about 5 minutes.  When it came back, Carmen was going into the house where Ramiro was beating her. Two police come in, restrain Ramiro and take him away. The lawyer tells Carmen, Marta and Maria that the court realizes it has made a mistake, Marta will get custody. As for Gonzalo, it is likely he will be able to get out on bail. The lawyer says one person can go in to see him. Carmen suggests Maria, but she tells Carmen to go.

     Camilo visits Marlene, just to share some wine. She tells him that she will collect what there is of the inheritance in a few days; then they can end this farce of a marriage. She tells him it is time to talk of divorce.

     Raquel tells Mariano she’s decided that she would like to live with him. While they are kissing, Toñito walks down the steps. When Raquel remembers him, she finds him at the bottom of the steps, bleeding.

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     5/29/03 - Regina gives Enrique some advice.

     Raquel calls Enrique from the hospital, tells him that Tonito fell, it isn’t serious. The doctor tells Raquel her son is fine, there are absolutely no serious consequences. Enrique arrives at the hospital to find Raquel sitting with Mariano’s arms around her. She tells him that Tonito fell down the stairs at Mariano’s house. Enrique becomes furious. Raquel keeps a fight from breaking out and the two go to Tonito’s room. Carmen arrives, is happy to hear Tonito is ok.

     In a restaurant, Manuel watches Javier and Lucia talk. She says it is as if they were running away. He asks her if she wants to separate, wants him to go and her to stay. She says no, says she is sure. Manuel watches them kiss.  Afterwards,  Manuel’s boss tells him that Lucia will never be his. Lucia visits Tonito in the hospital, apologizes to her father for her earlier attitude toward Tonito.

     Sergio arrives at the hospital.

     Carmen and Braulio visit Gonzalo in jail. Carmen doesn’t understand the delay. Braulio tells Gonzalo he has modify his attitude when he is in front of the judge, not to be so indignant, so proud. Braulio tells him that he committed a crime and has to recognize it. Gonzalo says he will try. Braulio tells him it isn’t enough to try, he has to appear repentant.

     Gonzalo’s “trial” takes place. The judge asks Gonzalo, behind bars, if he knowingly helped in the kidnapping of the children. Gonzalo admits it and doesn’t repent it, says he saved a woman and her children from abuse, asks the judge how many women have ended up dead as the result of legal proceedings that were too slow or wrong. He says he would do the same if faced with a similar situation. His lawyer and Carmen are dismayed, but Carmen is upset. The judge fines Gonzalo a very little amount.

     Enrique takes Raquel into the hall, tells her that everybody says Tonito is like him, but he hopes he isn’t. He thanks her for being a wonderful mother. She gives him a hug. Mariano sees him peck her on the cheek. They go back in the room to play with Tonito. Mariano arrives with a present. Enrique says he will take care of the bill. Mariano asks to talk with Enrique. Raquel makes Mariano promise not to cause trouble. Mariano acknowledges that Enrique will always be Tonito’s father, but Raquel is now his partner and wants Enrique to respect that. Mariano apologizes for his attack on him when Raquel was with Enrique. Mariano tells him they can’t be friends, but wants to propose a truce. Mariano offers his hand; Enrique refuses it, returns to his son. Mariano calls Chente, tells him to get Camilo and ?: Enrique will die today.

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          5/30/03 - Carmen and Gonzalo talk with Francisco and Quique about the new house. She wants them to live together, but Francisco and Quique want to stay in this house with their father. After the children leave, Carmen tells Gonzalo how a house can be so much more than just a building. She says she likes the idea of their own house, without memories of the past.

     Lucia attends a “ business”  reception with Javier. Javier tells Mariano he is going away for a long time. He is tired, and things at home are worse. He tells Mariano that Lucia has many doubts, he hasn’t the nerve to tell him the truth. Javier asks Mariano to assure the boss that he isn’t fleeing, just has problems to resolve. Mariano says he, too, had dreams of going to Canada, but. Mariano gives instructions to Camilo and ?,  tells Camilo he will learn what the job is later, then says the wants the man dead, no witnesses. Javier asks Mariano what he was doing with Sergio.Mariano says that Sergio works for him, too. Mariano tells Lucia that in the hospital, he had a talk with her father. Francisco, Quique and Enrique visit Raquel and Tonito. Raquel, alone with Francisco, says he can visit Tonito whenever he wants. Francisco thinks it best that he visit when she isn’t there.

     Maria talks with Regina about the baby, about the decision she must take. Regina tells her it is selfish to think only of herself rather than of the child. Regina says the child is the result of an act of love. Maria tells Regina she loves children, but in her work she deals with the consequences of children who don’t have fathers.

     Sergio calls to find out how Tonito is. Enrique, Francisco and Quique leave (after Enrique tries to have a private conversation with Raquel which she just doesn’t want to have again).

     Lucia talks to Javier about her father, Raquel, and Mariana.

     Camilo and ? wait in a car to kill Enrique. Camilo doesn’t know he is to kill Enrique until he appears. Camilo goes up to him and shoots him in the back, but not to kill. He kneels over Enrique, steals the wallet and says he is sorry.

     Camilo barges into Marlen’s apartment while she is with a “kinky” client. Camilo kicks him out. Camilo sits down and pulls out his gun, shakes.

     In bed, Carmen and Gonzalo talk. Just as they are about to make love, she gets a call from the hotel that he’s been shot, robbed, had his car stolen.

     Quique and Francisco play checkers, Quique talks about what he will be when he grows up. Carmen interrupts, tells Francisco what happened. Carmen doesn’t want to tell Quique but can’t avoid it.

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     El Universal, 8/20/00: Mariano amenaza y golpea a Camilo por no poder matar a Enrique. Camilo le confiesa a Marlene los pasos en los que anda y que ahora es un asesino. Gonzalo le confiesa a María a qué se dedica Sergio. Mina ha regresado con una fuerte depresión, le confiesa a Graciela que se embarazó, pero su bebé no pudo nacer. Carmen trata de ayudar a María. Camilo le dice a Sergio que él fue quién trató de asesinar a su padre. Manuel le dice a Lucía que Javi ha hecho depósitos bancarios a una cuenta de Mina en Miami. Javi se entera de que Manuel es policía y le dice a Lucía que saldrán de viaje
     Diario de Yucatan, 8/20/00: Mina regresó con una fuerte depresión, le confiesa a Graciela que se embarazó pero su bebé no pudo nacer. Más tarde, habla con Javi y le dice que no cumplirá la promesa de dejar La Mafia para salvar a su hermana. Carmen trata de ayudar a María, ahora más que nunca, ya que espera a su primer nieto. La convence de que le diga a Sergio que está embarazada. Por sugerencia de Graciela, Mina le cuenta lo de su embarazo fallido a Carmen. Mariano vuelve a golpear a Camilo. Este le confiesa a Sergio que él fue quien trató de asesinar a su padre. Manuel dice a Lucía que Javi hizo depósitos bancarios a una cuenta de Mina en Miami. Ella le exige a Mina que le explique qué servicios realiza para que Javi le pague. Sergio, pasado de copas, pide a Carmen que le ayude a salir del hoyo en que se encuentra. Javi se entera de que Manuel es policía y le dice a Lucía que saldrán de viaje. Ella aprovecha para pedirle la separación.-
     TV Azteca, 8/21-24/00: Mariano amenaza y golpea a Camilo por no poder matar a Enrique. Camilo le confiesa a Marlene los pasos en los que anda y que ahora es un asesino. Finalmente, Gonzalo le confiesa a María a qué se dedica Sergio. Mina ha regresado con una fuerte depresión, le confiesa a Graciela que se embarazó pero su bebé no pudo nacer. Más tarde, habla con Javi y le dice que no cumplirá con la promesa de dejar la mafia para salvar a su hermana. Carmen trata de ayudar a María, ahora más que nunca, ya que espera a su primer nieto. Después de muchos ruegos, Carmen logra convencerla de que le diga a Sergio que está embarazada. Por sugerencia de Graciela, Mina le cuenta lo de su embarazo fallido a Carmen. Mariano vuelve a golpear a Camilo. Éste le confiesa a Sergio que él fue quien trató de asesinar a su padre. Manuel le dice a Lucía que Javi ha hecho depósitos bancarios a una cuenta de Mina en Miami. Ella le exige a Mina que le explique qué servicios realiza para que Javi le pague. Sergio pasado de copas, le pide a Carmen que le ayude a salir del hoyo en que se encuentra. Javi se entera de que Manuel es policía y le dice a Lucía que saldrán de viaje, ella aprovecha para pedirle la separación. Javi le insiste a Lucía que la esperará en el aeropuerto para hacer una nueva vida en el extranjero. Ella le reclama a Manuel que por culpa de él, su vida está deshecha, pero él le dice que lo hizo porque la ama. Javi amenaza de muerte a Manuel. Lucía le pide a Gonzalo que le diga a su mamá que tomará una decisión importante y que no se preocupe por ella. Mientras, en el aeropuerto, Javi espera a Lucía, pero no llega.

USA, 6/2-6/03:

www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 02 al 06 de junio:  CAPITULO 147  Javier le dice a Lucia que su papá está en el Hospital. Mariano ve a Elena en su casa y le pide que lo deje en paz. Gonzalo y Quique rezan para que se recupere Enrique. Manuel le dice a Onésimo que Mariano fue quien mandó matar a Enrique. Sergio le dice a Camilo que asaltaron a su papá. Marlene le avisa a Mina que su papá está en el Hospital. Enrique le dice a Carmen que se va a morir. Carmen le avisa a Raquel que Enrique preguntó por él. Regina le prohíbe a Álvaro y a Esther que abandonen su empleo para ir con Carmen. Javier le pide a Sergio que no haga nada y que lo deje todo en sus manos. Manuel le da a Francisco su tarjeta por si sabe algo. Carmen le dice a Quique que Enrique está mejor. Mariano le reclama a Camilo que no haya matado a Enrique. Mina se presenta en el Hospital.  CAPITULO 148  Mina le dice a Carmen que se va a quedar con Marlene mientras esté en México. Graciela llega al Hospital a acompañar a Carmen. Francisco y Lucia se molestan con la presencia de Mina. Esther llega al Hospital. Regina llora frente a Álvaro al enterarse de que Enrique está muy grave. Gonzalo ayuda a Quique para que hable con Enrique. María deja a Sergio con la palabra en la boca. Lucia le dice a Mina que no quiere hablar con ella de su relación con Javier. Mariano se niega a hablar de Enrique con Javier. Mina descubre que Lucía no sabe a qué se dedican Javier y Sergio. Camilo le dice a Marlene que él fue quien le disparó a Enrique. Raquel llega al Hospital. Mina le dice a Enrique que lo va a querer siempre. Enrique le dice a Carmen frente a sus hijos que ella ha sido el amor de su vida.  CAPITULO 149  Enrique sale de peligro. Mina visita a Quique y le informa que su papá ya está fuera de peligro. María le dice a Gonzalo que decidió tener al bebé y él le comenta que Sergio es un delincuente. Camilo besa a Marlene. Lucia, Francisco y Sergio le piden a Carmen que se lleve a Enrique a convalecer a su casa. Sergio le ordena a Camilo que se esconda por un tiempo. Sergio nota algo raro en Camilo. Javier permite que Sergio se salga del negocio, pero le pide que se esconda por un tiempo, donde nadie lo vea. Carmen le consulta a Gonzalo la posibilidad de que Enrique pase su convalecencia en su casa. Mina escucha que Enrique no está orgulloso de ella. Gonzalo le dice a Carmen que no quiere que Enrique esté en la misma casa y que María está esperando un hijo de Sergio.  CAPITULO 150  Marlene le dice a Mina que Camilo es bueno. Javier le advierte a Mina que no le diga a Lucia quién es él. Carmen le pide a María que haga responsable a Sergio del hijo que espera de él. Manuel le pide a Lucia que se quite la venda de los ojos. Javier ve a Manuel hablando con Lucia. Mariano le dice a Chente que les va a dar su escarmiento a Lalo y a Camilo. Mina le comenta a Marlene que se va a reintegrar en la profesión. Carmen se compromete con Esther a cuidar a la hija de Marisol, mientras ella trabaja y se va a la guardería. Los hijos de Enrique lo instalan en la casa de Carmen. Javier le comenta a Lucia que se va de viaje. Gonzalo decide irse de la casa de Carmen, sin que ella pueda impedirlo. Lucia le pide a Javier que mientras él esté fuera, nadie la escolte. Manuel le dice a Lucia que no se involucre por amor, en los asuntos de su esposo. Javier ve que Manuel visita a Lucía en su departamento.  CAPITULO 151  Enrique decide dejar la casa de carmen e irse a recuperar al hotel. María confiesa a Sergio estar embarazada; no acepta su apoyo. Mariano hace que Camilo se enfrente a muerte con Lalo, en venganza por no haber matado a Enrique. Carmen aconseja a Sergio que asuma la responsabilidad de sus actos y aprenda a ser papá. Javier se encela al ver a Manuel con Lucía. su compinche le advierte que está entrando al infierno de los celos, igual que Mariano. Mina confiesa a su madre haber estado embarazada. Camilo confiesa a Sergio haberle disparado a su padre. Sergio aconseja a Lucía que se aleje de Javier porque toda la familia está en peligro. Lucía reclama a sus hermanos por haberle ocultado información sobre su marido.

USA, 6/2/03 - Raquel talks with Mariano on the phone, says she has to go to the hospital, that Enrique has been badly hurt, needs somebody to care for Tonito. Mariano says he’ll come, hangs up the phone and swears at those “incompetents”. He goes into his bedroom and the ghost of his wife talks to him, says he shot him in the back? Mariano asks her to leave; she says she has no place to go, this is her house. She tells him she will never leave him.  Gonzalo and Quique pray together for his father.

     Manuel tells his boss Onésimo that he is sure Mariano is responsible for the attempt on Enrique’s life because he wants the woman who was Enrique’s. He promises he will get out of Lucia’s life once she is “free”.

     In the hospital, the doctor tells Carmen and his family that Enrique came out of the surgery ok, that the bullet didn’t hit any vital organ. He says that Enrique has been saying the name Raquel. She isn’t there so Carmen goes in to see him. He tells her that he wants to apologize to his children. Carmen calls Raquel, who is with Mariano, tells her that he is better but the doctors can’t yet give a prognosis, asked to talk with her. Carmen says that she thinks it is important for her to see him.

     At the hotel, Alvaro, Ester and Luis talk about the need for hotel security. Regina enters the conference room and starts to reprimand Luis for not doing something. Regina tells them she knows they are all upset by what has happened, but she doesn’t want them all running off to the hospital. Carmen had a reason.

     When Javier comes to the office, Sergio tells him that his father is dying because of him, because he is a thief. He tells Javier the two of them are garbage, aren’t useful for anything, says that he can barely look his mother in the face. Sergio asks Javier if this has anything to do with the auto shop where he launders money. Javier says it was a simple assault. Sergio tells Javier he wants out. Javier says he can’t get out.

     Carmen and Quique talk on the phone. She tells him that his father is doing ok.

     Mariano and Chente start to talk to Camilo and ? about their failure to do the job right. Then Mariano is interrupted by a call from Javier. Then Mina appears in the hospital.

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     6/3/03 - Carmen embraces Mina, but Sergio tells her she can’t see him, he is sedated. Carmen explains to her what happened. When Carmen goes for coffee, Mina joins Lucia, Sergio and Javier. Only Javier is polite with her. Graciela arrives and talks alone with Mina. Francisco and Lucia don’t know why Mina bothered to come, ignore her. 

     Alvaro tries to justify to Regina the fact that Ester has gone to the hospital. Alvaro asks her if she doesn’t care when a friend or former friend has been shot and is in the hospital. She says she has responsibilities, can understand Carmen because Enrique is her ex-husband, the father of her children. That’s different. Just then Ester calls Regina. Regina demands to know why she went to the hospital, then changes her tone of voice, almost cries. Regina asks Ester to keep her informed. She tells Alvaro that Enrique could die, there have been complications. She denies that she is crying even as Alvaro hands her a handkerchief.

     Gonzalo sneaks Quique into the hospital. Quique gets into the room and holds his father’s hands. Enrique tells him he loves him. When Quique hears somebody coming, he dashes out.

     Lucia asks Mina if she’ll stay or go back to the U.S. Mina asks how Lucia’s marriage is.

     Javier and Mariano talk. Javier reminds him that Enrique is his partner and suegro. Mariano says he doesn’t care. He’s a dead man. Mariano reminds Javier that he killed a cop just for saying Lucia’s name.

     Sergio and Mina talk. He says it is good she is there, asks her why she lied to Lucia. She says it was the truth. Sergio says that’s what he thought at first, but has thought about it and thinks she was protecting Javier.

     Camilo tells Marlen what he did, wonders why Mariano chose him. She asks him why he became a thief; he asks her why she became a prostitute. He says he doesn’t know.

     The doctor tells the family surgery wasn’t needed. He says one person may see him. Carmen tells Mina to go in. She talks of things of their childhood. But when she sees her mother, she says he didn’t want to see her. Carmen says that’s not true, he had been saying her name.

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     6/4/03 - The doctor tells the family that Enrique will be fine. Mina leaves quietly as soon as she has heard the news. Meanwhile, Gonzalo is showing Quique how to develop pictures. Then Mina arrives and greets Quique with a present. Maria visits her father, tells him she has decided to have the baby. He tells her that Sergio is a criminal, that he is free only because the police want to use him to find somebody higher up. She asks him why he didn’t tell her. He tells her he thought he was protecting her, still doesn’t know how to tell Carmen.

     Camilo and Marlen get drunk together. Then Mina arrives.

     Carmen and her children talk with her about where Enrique will live and who will take care of him while he is recovering. They would like him to be in her home, but Carmen, of course, asks them to remember her situation.

     Niño talks with Javier about his plans. then Camilo arrives. Javier asks Camilo if he would kill him if Mariano had asked. Then Javier asks him for whom he works. Camilo explains that he shot Enrique to save his life. Javier tells him that Enrique is out of danger. Camilo asks Javier what he should do, Mariano threatened to kill him if Enrique survived. Javier tells him to hide, Mariano isn’t very accessible at the moment. Then Javier blows up.

     Sergio goes to see Javier, runs into Camilo who makes excuses for not being with him. Javier offers Sergio money which he doesn’t take. Javier says he’ll put it into an account for him. Sergio thanks Javier for letting him leave. Javier tells him to hide out for a while. Sergio advises Javier to tell Lucia the truth. Javier asks if he or Mina will tell the truth if he doesn’t? Sergio says no, but the cop is seeking revenge for the death of his friend.

     Gonzalo leaves the decision up to Carmen.

     In the hospital, Mina hears Enrique tell Lucia how proud he is of her, in contrast to Mina.

     Gonzalo and Carmen argue about Enrique. She accidentally calls him Enrique. He tells her that if he says no he will be the “mala de la pelicula”. Gonzalo tells her he is tired of their lives being controlled by their children. Then he tells her that they are going to be abuelos. She asks if he’s talked with Lucia. He tells her “the two of them”, Maria and Sergio.

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     6/5/02 - Gonzalo tells Carmen that Maria has the right not to tell Sergio, reminds her that they shouldn’t get involved.

     In Marlen’s apartment, she and Mina talk. Javier visits Mina, assures her that all that matters is Lucia. He tells her he is going to take Lucia away, asks her not to tell Lucia anything. He tells her he won’t lose Lucia, for anybody.

     Carmen talks to Maria, says Sergio should know. Marita tells Carmen that if she asks Sergio to be responsible, she will also be giving him rights over the child that she doesn’t want to give him. Carmen tells her to register the child under her name, tells Sergio he has no rights, but it is the only way for Sergio to grow up and, besides, her child has the right to know it’s father.

     Javier tells Lucia he has to go to Veracruz for a few days.

     Raquel and Mina visit Enrique who is recuperating at home. Mina makes an ironic comment at the table and Gonzalo gets up and leaves. Carmen finds him packing. He tells her he just isn’t sophisticated enough to share his roof with the ex of his wife. He tells her not to worry. Then she starts to pack, says she is going with him, she is his wife. He tells her not to be foolish, she can’t leave her family. He tells her she can join him when Enrique is better. He tells her he isn’t angry with her but does need to be alone. She promises she will join him asap.

     At the same time, Javier is saying goodbye to Lucia. She asks him to call when he arrives, asks when he will return. He tells her he isn’t sure. She asks him to remove the bodyguard. He tells her not to worry, she will be free to do what she wants. Lucia starts to go upstairs. There is a knock on the door. It is Manuel. She demands to know what he is doing here. Javier sees Manuel going into the house. Manuel tells Lucia that the bullet that her father received is the same bullet that killed the doctor, for whose murder Sergio was arrested. Then he tells her that Javier deposited money in bank accounts for Mina. He asks her if Javier and her sister are lovers. She kicks him out; he tosses the papers at her and leaves. Javier sees him leave. 

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          6/6/03 - Maria talks with her aunt. 

     Enrique tells Carmen to let him leave, he is tired of being self-centered. She refuses to let him go until he is better, says that Gonzalo must learn to accept it. Meanwhile, Gonzalo is alone in the new house, calls Maria.

     Maria visits Sergio, tells him she is pregnant. He tells her that’s not possible, they took precautions. Sergio asks her what she wants to do: have the baby or not, live with him, marry him, whatever she wants. he tells her he loves her, takes her hand. She tells him she came here because both their parents already know, but he isn’t in any condition to be the father of anybody. She tells him he’s a criminal. He is about to lie when she tells him that if he robs cars, she should at least have the guts to admit it. He grabs her and takes her to his room. He asks if she thought of an abortion. She says yes. He tells her he is changing. She tells him, in essence, that she can’t believe him. He tells her that she is right about him, but he is at bottom and people say that is the starting point. She tells him that takes courage, something he doesn’t have. She tells him she isn’t going to abort but doesn’t want him near her or her baby.

     The next morning, Carmen is really angry at everybody and everything, finally tells Enrique he can stay or go, as he wants.

     Mariano and his men find Camilo. Mariano puts a gun to Camilo, says he knows he didn’t shoot Enrique because he was the father of his friend, starts to beat him up, then has another goon continue.

     Sergio runs into his mother outside the house, tells him he knows about the baby, Maria wants nothing to do with him. She tells him he can’t expect anything else. He tells her he is afraid. She says that’s a start. She tells him she doesn’t know where she failed him, but he has to learn to take responsibility for what he does.

     Manuel is waiting for Lucia when she leaves the house. Javier is still in a car outside, watching. She tells him to leave her alone, has won. He asks her where she is going. She tells him to find out, that’s what police do.

     Javier is about to follow, to kill Manuel. Nino gets in the car, stops him, tells Javi that Manuel was in the house only 10 minutes the nigth before. Nino tells him that he is doing the same thing to himself that he did to Mariano, all that remains is to put cameras in Lucia’s bedroom. Javier puts his gun to Nino’s throat, says that even if he saw her being unfaithful with his own eyes, he couldn’t hurt a hair on her head.

     In the office, Graciela tells Gonzalo that he knew what he was getting into when he married Carmen. He asks her if she was ever in love. She says yes, but he didn’t love her. She tells him that love isn’t always returned. But he and Carmen love each other, he shouldn’t let the love slip away.

     Carmen finds Mina in the hotel. Mina tells her that she fell in love, got pregnant. Carmen asks why she didn’t tell her, call, she would have been with her. Carment tells her she knows they are very different, but she realizes now that her older four children are adults now, who must make their own lives. Mina changes the conversation, asks about her father, then thanks her, says good-bye.

     Ester walks in as Mina leaves. Carmen tells her that Mina was pregnant, doesn’t know anything more. But Mina was so distant, cold with her.

     A badly beaten Camilo goes to Sergio’s apartment, says they have to talk. Camilo tells Sergio that he shot his father, that Mariano gave him a job, discovered the person at the last moment. Sergio guesses it was Mariano, because of the hairdresser. Sergio demands to know how he could do it. Camilo tells him he did it to save his life. Sergio says that’s good because otherwise he would kill him. Camilo hopes he believes him.

     Mariano plays with Tonito. Raquel gives Mariano a massage.

     Mina goes to Marlen’s apartment. Lucia is there. She asks Mina why Javier is paying her regularly. Mina denies it. Lucia pulls out the file Manuel gave her. Lucia asks why Javier paid her, did she sleep with him. Mina tells Lucia if she has a problem with her husband, solve it with him. Mina tells Lucia she has nothing to tell her. Then Sergio arrives. Lucia tells Sergio she was just asking Mina why Javier was paying her. Mina lies, says that she asked Javier to pay her to stay away from the family because of the kidnapping. Sergio tells Mina to tell Lucia the truth, that Javier isn’t worth her defense. Sergio tells Lucia to stay as far away from Javier as possible. Lucia asks if her father is involved. Sergio tells her that she, he, their father, Mina are all victims of Javier. Lucia cries.

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     USA, 6/9-13/03.

     www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 09 al 13 de junio CAPITULO 152  Enrique llega a instalarse al hotel. Gonzalo reclama a Carmen por haber tenido que dormir solo en la casa nueva. Mina dice a Lucía apoyarla en su decisión sobre seguir o dejar a Javier. Francisco avisa a su padre que dejará de trabajar con él en el taller. Lucía comenta con Mina ponerle fin a su sueño con Javier. Gonzalo rescata a Sergio de su borrachera y le ofrece ser su amigo. Camilo comenta a Marlene su miedo y dolor al haberse enfrentado a muerte con don Lalo. confiesa haber preferido morir. Gonzalo reta a Sergio a cambiar y le ofrece su apoyo.  CAPITULO 153  Gonzalo aconseja a Sergio confesar que es ladrón, ante su familia. Manuel y Onesimo catean la bodega de Javier y decomisan autos robados y cocaína. Gonzalo recomienda a Maria meditar sobre su decisión de no perdonar a Sergio. Mariano se enfurece al encontrar un vestido de Elena en el closet que muestra a Raquel. Mina decide volver a trabajar con su antigua jefa pero ahora bajo sus propias condiciones. Le paga una deuda pendiente. Sergio confiesa a su madre ser un ladrón. Carmen no cree que pueda cambiar, le advierte que tendrá que enfrentar su situación solo. Enrique duda sobre los negocios de Javier. Lucía lo encubre. Javier descubre el allanamiento de su bodega. enfrenta el profundo resentimiento de Lucía y le ruega que huya con él.  CAPITULO 154  Mina comenta a Marlene que atenderá esa noche a un cliente especial de Amalia. Manuel llama a Lucía para que atestigüe el decomiso de autos y droga de Javier. ella le advierte que no dejará de amarlo. Javier avisa a Mariano que fue descubierto. éste le advierte que es hombre muerto ante la mafia. Mariano se exime de culpa ante Raquel. Sergio confiesa a Enrique ser un ladrón, le aconseja dejar el taller para no ser involucrado en problemas. Manuel a punto de ser asesinado por Javier, es rescatado por otro compañero a quien Javier dispara logrando huir. Mina confunde a su cliente y se va a la cama con otro. Lucía busca a Carmen para despedirse. Gonzalo intenta detenerla, pero ella asegura que estará a salvo. Javier espera a Lucía, el piloto lo presiona porque deben partir.  CAPITULO 155  Lucía llega al aeropuerto. Javier le ruega que se vaya con él, pero ella se niega. le asegura que lo ama más que a su vida. Mina corre a Mateo de su casa al creerse engañada por él. Lucía enfrenta con odio a Manuel al descubrir que su casa está siendo cateada. Manuel le confiesa su amor. Sergio le reprocha a Camilo que haya herido a su padre. se despide de él. Marlene aclara a Mina su malentendido con Mateo. Mina lamenta haber perdido al verdadero cliente y su remuneración correspondiente. Sergio a punto de matar a Mariano se arrepiente, pero le advierte que deje a su familia en paz. Sergio alquila una habitación en un hotelucho. Mina busca a Lucía en su casa. Lucía pide estar sola, no puede creer lo que le está sucediendo.  CAPITULO 156  Mariano se presenta en la policía para demostrar que sus autos están en regla y atestiguar en contra de Javier Villegas. Sergio le promete no volver a buscarla hasta haber cambiado. Carmen se entera de que Lucía no huyó con Javier. Enrique pide a Francisco alistar los documentos del taller para hacer frente a la policía. Francisco confiesa a Marisol sobre los problemas con el taller. Sergio consigue empleo de albañil. Mateo informa a Mina que será su vecino. Mina lo amenaza con incendiarle su departamento. Gonzalo y Carmen intentan convencer a Lucía para que declare si se lo pide la policía. Lucía dice no saber qué hacer con su vida. Mina enfrenta a Mateo por andarla siguiendo. le exige que le pague. Javier llora desesperado al sentirse solo.

     USA, 6/9/03 -  Mina goes back to Lucia’s home with her and they talk. Lucia says she must have known from the start, still loves him, doesn’t know what to do. Mina spends the night with her, but Lucia can’t sleep. Lucia recalls how she fell in love with Javier, told Mina. Mina says she was jealous. 

     Maria refuses to see a drunk Sergio.

     Carmen and Gonzalo sleep on the floor in their new house and he embarks on a “dissertation” about feet, her feet. She takes a photo of his feet.

     Francisco tells his father he has been thinking of working elsewhere, with Marisol, doesn’t feel comfortable with handling all the money in the business. He says he wants to do something that really interests him. His father accepts that. After he leaves, Regina visits him again. 

     The next morning, Gonzalo finds Sergio asleep on the street. Sergio tells him he is going to have a baby. Gonzalo helps him inside. Sergio tells him he needs a friend, doesn’t have a friend. Gonzalo takes Sergio into Maria’s apartment, pushes him under a cold shower, tells him to eat something, get rid of the look on his face. Sergio calls for Maria, then asks Gonzalo what he cares what happens to him. Then he tells Gonzalo he isn’t afraid of him, calls for Maria again. Sergio tells Gonzalo that he always treated him as if he were garbage. Gonzalo tells him he did love Sergio at first sight, but it was Sergio who wouldn’t accept his mother’s being a woman, it was Sergio who objected to the relationship. Gonzalo says he pities him. Sergio says he got along well with his mother until he came along. Sergio stands up, grabs his jacket as if to hit him, then falls into his embrace. Gonzalo tells him that he knows he is a thief, works for Javier, that it is up to him to tell his family. Sergio tells him that he’s out of it. Gonzalo doesn’t believe it. Sergio says he wants to work, wants his child to be proud of him, wants to play with him, wants him to feel toward him when he is grown the way Maria feels toward Gonzalo. Gonzalo tells him he doesn’t know if he will be successful, but Sergio can count on him. 

          Marlen takes care of the badly beaten Camilo. He explains that he had to shoot Enrique to save his life, wonders if Sergio will understand. He admits to Marlen that he must get a thrill from the “work”. She tells him he should go away. He doesn’t know where he could go. Marlen warns him that one day he is going to be killed, by the crooks, by the cops, by somebody he tries to rob. He tells her what she told him, they are what they are, can’t run away from themselves.

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     USA, 6/10/03 - Carmen starts to pack things to take to her new house.

     Onesimo tells Manuel they are going after Javier, don’t have enough to go after Mariano. Manuel asks for one day. Onesimo says he wants it for Lucia’s sake, won’t give him the day.

     Maria talks with his father who is going through old photos. He tells her that for a while he went crazy with the camera, took pictures every day. Maria asks about Sergio. Gonzalo tells her that she should talk with Sergio, thinks he has turned the corner. Maria says she doesn’t want to forgive him. Gonzalo says that means she still loves him, be careful not to do something she will regret.

     Niño calls Javier, say the police are at the bogeda and at the office, even the house. Nino tells him to go away, as he planned.

     Mariano shows Raquel her new room and closet.

     Mina talks with Amalia, says she may want to work with her again, but with conditions: she selects the clients and how many she wants.

     Sergio confesses to his mother that he has been a thief, has done awful things. They talk, she can’t understand. He begs her to help him change.

     He lies about why he lied to her in jail, says he was afraid of being in jail, of what she and his brothers and sisters would think. He tells her how Gonzalo helped him. He asks her what she wants him to do, confess to the police? She tells him she can’t tell him what to do. She asks him how he could have let things go so far. He says you just get in deeper and deeper. . He tries to explain that once you get involved, it is hard to get out...doesn’t tell her that it’s because it is the mafia. She guesses that he works for somebody who won’t let him leave. She asks if Javier is involved. Sergio says no, he robbed the cars by himself, turned them over to people he doesn’t know. He tells her how Gonzalo helped him

     Lucia visits her father,. re-bandages him, asks what happened. He says he didn’t see who did it. He doesn’t want to talk about it, but then he says he is worried about Sergio, Javier, asks her if she’s seen or heard anything that seems strange. Enrique changes his mind, says everything is legal, in order.

     Javier and Niño watch the police search their stolen car operation.

     Javier grabs Lucia as she is leaving some place, tells her that Manuel is a cop, asks if she knew it. She tells him she didn’t know when she met him, later he told her. Javier kicks things. He tells her they have to leave. She demands the truth. She says she knows all, but wants him to tell her. He tells her he is a criminal, a thief, is everything she was afraid he is. She asks him about the kidnapping. He says a more powerful person wanted revenge, he got Mina to sleep with the man. He admits that Sergio was in jail because of him. She asks if he sells drugs, if he has killed anybody. He doesn’t answer directly but says he has broken every commandment but one, he loves her more than anybody. She hits him and hits him, asks why he didn’t tell her. He asks her to look at him, he tries to tell her how awful it was to come home to her with blood on his hands, was living a double life, living in hell only because he loved her, couldn’t risk losing her. They kiss passionately. He tells her they will leave that night, gives her instructions: clothes, passports, papers, etc. He warns her to be careful of the police. She shows him another exit. He tells her to wait 10 minutes, then leave.  

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     6/11/03 - Manuel calls Lucia but she won’t talk.

     Mina talks with Marlen about Amalia and they laugh. Marlen admits that she likes to be hit. Lucia goes to the shop, asks Manuel if he is happy for what he did. He tells her he loves her. She spits at him, tells him to kill her. She tells him that Javier may be a worse killer, a worse thief and she would still love him. He tells her that Javier has hurt not just her but her family, reminds her that he sold her sister, shows her the drugs they found, drugs that go to children, children the age of Quique. He asks her if she can forgive him that. She tells him that no matter what he has done, she loves him. Manuel says he would do the same because he loves her.

     Carmen and Gonzalo talk about Sergio.

     Javier finds Mariano, tells him the police are everywhere, that he has to leave the country. Mariano gets into his car, tells Raquel he just found out that his partner is a criminal, that he has been using his cars to transport drugs.

     In the hospital, Enrique tells Sergio it is all his fault, he wasn’t a good father. Sergio tells him that he never had to shoot anybody, couldn’t have.  Then he tells his father he is going to be a grandfather. Enrique offers him work in his shop. Sergio says no, has to solve his problems himself. Sergio tells his father to sell the shop, he has always been honest. Then the maid comes in.

     Carmen talks with Enrique the next day about Sergio, Javier. Enrique tells her that Sergio told him to sell the shop.

     Javier confronts Manuel, points a gun at him. Manuel asks if he should turn around so he can shoot him in the back the way that he shot César. Manuel turns his back on Javier. Javier says no, he’ll let him defend himself. Both men put their guns on the ground. Then Javier goes after Manuel. Manuel seems incapable of defending himself at first, then, finally, gets in some blows. But Javier gets his gun on Manuel. Another man appears, tries to disarm Javier but gets shot in the leg. Javier flees.

     Mina meets a man at a bar. He asks her what he is doing here. But when she mentions Amalia, he knows what she is talking about. He flatters her. But it turns out that she has ended up with the wrong man.

     Lucia goes to the house, talks briefly with Gonzalo who tells her he knows everything. He guesses she is going with Javier. Lucia tells him to tell her mother that she will be fine. Francisco and Quique arrive. Lucia greets them, then leaves.

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          6/12/03 - After several hours in bed, Mina tells Mateo he has to leave. He doesn’t understand, says they made wonderful love for 4 hours, he wants to stay. She says he can, but he will have to pay overtime. He doesn’t understand and, after a bunch of back and forth, it turns out that he didn’t know who Amalia was (was just making a pro forma reply to Mina’s mention of her), that he’s never paid for sex. She kicks him out of the bed and the apartment, not even giving him the chance to put on his clothes. Outside the door, he pulls out a little notebook and writes: Chapter 1.

     Marlen comes home, tells Mina that Amalia is furious because she left a client waiting for hours. Mina, who is drinking, explains the confusion. The two can’t help laughing at how stupid she was.

     Lucia goes to the airport but tells Javier she isn’t going with him, she tells him she loves him and that’s why she can’t go. He tries to get her to change her mind while Nino is telling him they have to leave. Finally, reluctantly, he boards the private plane and leaves. Lucia screams his name over and over.

     Meanwhile, Francisco, Carmen and Gonzalo are talking. Carmen can’t believe what has happened. Gonzalo is sure that Lucia knew what Javier was and went away with him. Carmen can’t believe it, says she must love him an awful lot. Onesimo visits, says that Javier has left the country, assumes that Lucia went with him. Carmen asks about Sergio, Enrique. Onesimo says that Sergio is small time, they won’t bring charges, and Enrique knew nothing about what was going on.

     Lucia arrives at her apartment to find Manuel and his men tearing the place apart. She screams, tells them to stop. Manuel tells his men to leave, repeats to Lucia that he loves her. She can’t believe him, says all she wants is to be with Javier. At one point, he grabs her, pushes her down on the bed, almost kisses her, then gets up and leaves.

     Sergio packs up and moves out of Camilo’s apartment, says he never wants to see him again. Camilo is hurt, tries again to explain that he would never have killed Sergio’s father. It seems that Sergio believes him because he says something like it shows just how low they’ve gone that Camilo had to shoot his father to save him. At the door, Sergio says they’ve been brothers but now they’re on separate roads. Camilo asks if he has money. Sergio says no, but doesn’t need any. Sergio goes to see Mariano (who’s just been dropped off by Chente after having set up some new shops) and points a gun at him, says one bullet for his father and one for Camilo. Sergio forces Mariano to throw away his own gun. Mariano confronts him, tells him to aim for his head. Sergio comes close to him, then tells him to leave his family alone or else and walks away. Then he goes to a seedy hotel, pays for a room for a week, goes up to it and lies down on the bed. Mariano breathes a sigh of relief.

     Manuel tells Onesimo he wants to resign. Onesimo tries to convince him it makes no sense, should stay at least until this job is done.

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          6/13/03 - Enrique, Carmen and Gonzalo breakfast together. Enrique can’t believe it, asks if they are sure it is ture. Carmen tells him that Javier fooled them all. Gonzalo tells them they shouldn’t feel guilty, they didn’t force Lucia to marry Javier.

     Mariano goes to the police station, meets with Manuel and Onésimo. He tells him he is there to help in any way, isn’t connected at all with Javier’s illegal activities. Mariano tells them that Javier killed a cop, tells them that to get him, they will have to get those above him. Mariano says all the papers related to the business are in Javier’s name. Mariano tells them they will find absolutely nothing against him. Onésimo says they still have something pending, the disappearnce of his wife and the well-being of Raquel.

     Sergio stops Maria in the street. Maria tells him she doesn’t want anything to do with him. He tells her the both of them are pregnant. He tells her he is changing, is getting good work,  won’t see her until he can make her proud of him. He tells her to take care of herself, promises not to see her again until he is completely sure that he has changed. He walks away.

     Lucia wakes up. packs. leaves the apartment.

     Manuel follows Mariano, takes him back to the office, asks him if he recognizes a man in the paper.  They ask if he knows the man. He admits that he, as well as many officials, took a course with him years before. [couldn’t follow the conversation] Then they let him go.

     Lucia visits Mina. They hug. Mina puts her to bed. Carmen calls Mina, tells her that Javier has fled, can’t find Lucia. Mina tells her that Lucia is with her. Carmen insists on talking with Lucia. Mina tries to tell her that Lucia can’t, that Javier has gone. Carmen insists, Mina tells her that Lucia is asleep. Carmen tells Gonzalo that Javier fled, but Lucia is with Mina. Gonzalo tells Carmen it will be hard for Lucia, but at least she didn’t go with Javier.

     Francisco tells ? he can’t start the new job, the shop is in trouble, Javier did some illegal things, it may affect them.

     Sergio looks for work, finally gets work at a construction site.

     Mina and Marlen get ready for clients. As Mina leaves, she sees Mateo who is renting an apartment near hers. He likes her outfit. She tells him it is her war outfit. He tells her nobody will be able to resist her. She tells him “ni se occurre”. Mateo tries to get Mina’s phone number, but she doesn’t fall for it.

     Carmen arrives hom to what seems to be an empty house, then finds Lucia asleep on the sofa.

     Gonzalo hears Lucia talking with her mother. Lucia says that Javier is alive, she doesn’t know if she can live without him, he said he would return for her. She doesn’t know if she would go back to him. Carmen tells her to take the time to decide what is best for her. Gonzalo sits down, says he agrees with Carmen that she did the right thing. She asks him what he would do if he found out her mother wasn’t what he expected. He tells her if he learned that she was putting his whole family in danger, he would have done the same thing. Carmen warns Lucia that the police will question her. She tells him that she doesn’t know where he went. She tells them that she doesn’t want to put Javier in more danger. Gonzalo tells her if she doesn’t know anything there is nothing to tell the police. She says she didn’t know.

     After work, Mina and Marlen talk about Mateo. Mateo signs a one-year lease. Mina arrives and asks Mateo not to move in. Mateo says she is late, he just paid the advance and signed a lease. She asks him why. He says he didn’t want to live in the streets. She tells him she told him to leave her in peace. He tells her he will do what she wants. She gives him the contract to tear up. He says no. They argue. He offers to pay her the 5 mil pesos...plus interest. She refuses the check, says she takes only cash. He smiles as she leaves.

     Quique talks with Lucia that night.

     Javier wakes up from a nightmare, starts to cry.

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     El Universal, 8/27/00: [USA, 6/12/03] Sergio recoge sus pertenencias del departamento de Camilo. Onésimo le avisa a Carmen y a Gonzalo de la sospecha de que Javi huyó del país junto con Lucía. Mina descubre que Mateo no es su cliente y lo corre del departamento. Manuel consuela a Lucía y le dice que entiende su tristeza. Mariano y Raquel discuten porque él no quiere que ella siga trabajando. Mariano declara a la policía en contra de Javi. Lucía descubre que Raquel vive con Mariano. Carmen aconseja a Lucía de declarar contra su esposo, pero ella se niega. [USA, 6/16/03] Lucía descubre que Raquel vive con Mariano. Regina confiesa a María que se siente atraída por Enrique

     Diario de Yucatan, 8/27/00: [USA, 6/12/03] Sergio recoge sus pertenencias del departento de Camilo, quien le pide que no se vaya y arreglen sus problemas “como cuates”. Sergio no lo escucha y se va. Onésimo dice a Carmen y a Gonzalo que sospecha que Javi huyó del país junto con Lucía. Carmen les pide a todos que respeten la decisión de su hija. Sin embargo, nadie sabe que Lucía se despidió de Javier en el aeropuerto. Mina descubre que Mateo no es su cliente y lo saca del departamento. [USA, 6/16/03] En la delegación, Manuel consuela a Lucía y le dice que entiende su tristeza pero está feliz porque ella decidió no irse con Javi. Mariano y Raquel discuten porque él no quiere que ella siga trabajando. Raquel habla con Enrique y le ofrece ayudarlo económicamente. El se ofende y le pide que se vaya. Mariano declara a la policía contra Javier, quien llama por teléfono a Lucía. Lucía descubre que Raquel vive con Mariano y le dice que se aleje de él, ya que es un hombre muy malo. Ella se enoja y la saca de su casa. Mariano planea una nueva venganza contra Enrique. Lucía es citada a declarar. Manuel la interroga y le pide que le diga dónde está Javi

     TV Azteca, 8/28/00-9/1/00: [USA, 6/12/03] Sergio recoge sus pertenencias del departamento de Camilo, éste le pide que no se vaya y arreglen sus problemas como cuates. Sergio no lo escucha y se va. Onésimo le avisa a Carmen y a Gonzalo de la sospecha de que Javi huyó del país junto con Lucía. Carmen les pide a todos que respeten la decisión de su hija. Sin embargo, nadie sabe que Lucía se despidió de él en el aeropuerto. Mina descubre que Mateo no es su cliente y lo corre del departamento. [USA, 6/16/03] En la delegación, Manuel consuela a Lucía y le dice que entiende su tristeza pero está feliz por haber decidido no irse con Javi. Mientras Carmen aconseja a Lucía declarar en contra de su esposo, pero ella se niega. Por otro lado Sergio comienza a trabajar en una construcción. Mariano y Raquel discuten porque él no quiere que ella siga trabajando. Raquel habla con Enrique y le ofrece ayudarlo económicamente, quien se ofende y la corre. Mariano declara a la policía en contra de Javi, es entonces cuando le llama por teléfono a Lucía. Lucía descubre que Raquel vive con Mariano y le dice que se aleje de él, pues es un hombre muy malo. En cambio, ella se enoja y la corre de su casa. Mariano planea una nueva venganza en contra de Enrique. Lucía es citada a declarar, Manuel la interroga y le pide que le diga en dónde está Javi con el único interés de ayudarla. Lucía se topa con Mariano y le reclama que haya declarado en contra de Javi. Este se enoja y ordena que asalten el taller de Enrique, después platica con Javi simulando ser buenos amigos. Francisco descubre el asalto y le pide a Camilo que le avise a Sergio. Regina confiesa a María que se siente atraída por Enrique. Mina ofrece ayudar económicamente a su padre, pero éste no lo acepta.

     www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 16 al 20 de junio  CAPITULO 157  Mariano propone matrimonio a Raquel. ella la recuerda que no está divorciado. Mariano se descompone por el recuerdo de Elena. Sergio pide trabajar en andamios, su jefe le explica que debe empezar desde abajo. Lucía aclara a Quique que fueron víctimas del engaño de Javier. Mariano intenta convencer a Raquel para que deje de trabajar. Raquel se incomoda al sentir que desprecia su oficio. Manuel rompe las fotos de Lucía, llora. pide a Onesimo ser benévolo con su familia. Enrique cuestiona a Raquel sobre la inocencia de Mariano, ella asegura que está libre de culpa. Mateo regala una botella de 10 mil pesos a mina en pago, ella la rompe. Javier ve por TV. la acusación de Mariano en su contra. Lucía se entera de que probablemente Javier podrá ser capturado en unas horas.  CAPITULO 158  Mina cuestiona a Lucía sobre Manuel. ella niega estar interesada. mina sospecha que Manuel la va a enamorar. Mariano halaga a Raquel con regalos. Enrique informa, angustiado, a Carmen que la policía congeló sus cuentas bancarias porque Enrique estaba lavando dinero; no sabe lo que hará para poder pagar a sus empleados. Lucía se enfrenta a Raquel para reclamarle sobre las declaraciones que hizo Mariano y para hacerle ver el problema en el que está involucrada. Raquel se resiste a darse cuenta sobre los fraudes de Mariano. Chente informa a Mariano que Raquel estuvo de visita en el taller de Enrique. Mariano advierte que lo dejará en la ruina. Sergio informa a Mina que está trabajando de albañil y que será papá. Manuel toma declaración a Lucía, Lucía le reprocha la obsesión por capturar a Javier. Manuel le advierte que eso no lo hace menos asesino a su marido.  CAPITULO 159  Lucía enfrenta a Mariano, le llama cobarde y lo abofetea. Mariano asegura la cobardía de ella al no haber seguido a Javier. Mina le roba a Mateo su caja de whisky para su fiesta. Enrique pide perdón a Lucía por no haber querido darse cuenta de los negocios turbios de Javier. Hombres enviados por Mariano, irrumpen en el taller, robándose todo y esparciendo ácido a la maquinaria. Mina rompe un vidrio de Mateo en reproche por el ruido de su fiesta. Francisco descubre que Enrique no pagó a tiempo el seguro del taller, están en la ruina. Regina confiesa a María estar enamorada de Enrique. Carmen tranquiliza a Lucía por sentirse tan culpable de todo lo que le ocurre a la familia por Javier; Enrique llora por lo sucedido, recuerda que todavía no había terminado de pagar la maquinaria. Mariano intenta convencer a Raquel para que Toñito tenga una nana, en vez de ir a la guardería. Camilo avisa a Sergio sobre el percance de su padre. Meche entrega la casa a Gonzalo y lo besa en la boca.  CAPITULO 160  Enrique rechaza a Mina y su ayuda económica. Mina se queja con Carmen, quien dice compartir la postura de Enrique, respecto a su dinero. Regina rechaza una invitación de Luis. Raquel lamenta lo sucedido a Enrique, éste siente que no podrá levantarse otra vez. Camilo propone a Marlene hacer el amor, ésta se niega y advierte que no quiere estropear su amistad. Mariano promete a Raquel ayudar a Enrique, éste rechaza su ofrecimiento. Sergio le compra ropa a su hijo por primera vez. Gonzalo intenta hacer entender a Carmen sobre el gran corazón de Mina, le aconseja perdonarla. Carmen y Enrique se reparten las pertenencias de su casa mientras empacan todo. Quique advierte que no desea mudarse. Francisco lo consuela. Mateo consuela a Mina sobre el desprecio de su familia. Mina se deja abrazar por él.  CAPITULO 161  Lucía dice a su padre que prefiere quedarse, éste acepta gustoso. Mateo lleva a Mina ebria hasta su cuarto. Gonzalo alista la mudanza. Carmen no disimula su tristeza por dejar la casa. Sergio lastima a Cuco por no hacerle caso, confiesa al ingeniero fue su culpa. Manuel llama a Lucía para que se presente en la jefatura. Regina se sorprende que Enrique regrese a la casa de Carmen. Luis avisa a Enrique su cuenta está lista y les sorprende besándose. Javier llama a Camilo para pedirle le informe, lo que hace Lucía. Manuel se disculpa con Lucía pues fue un pretexto para verla. Lucía disgustada le aclara no traicionará su amor por Javier. Manuel salva a Lucía del acoso de la prensa. Carmen recorre su casa antes de irse recordando lo que vivió en ella.

     USA, 6/16-20/03:

     USA, 6/16/03 - Rebeca tells Mariano how proud she is of home for not running away. Mariano says he has a reputation to defend, employees who depend on him. Mariano tells Rebeca he wants to marry her right away. She thinks they should wait, get used to each other; besides, she reminds him, just because his wife has left him  doesn’t mean they are divorced.

     Gonzalo asks Carmen what she is thinking of, knows it is a silly question. Carmen admits that she is almost relieved to know the truth.

     Sergio starts work, to the surprise of the man who hired him the day before. He didn’t think he would actually come, shows him the hands of a man who really works. It doesn’t faze Sergio. Sergio says he wants to work on top. The man asks why he wants to work here: he says he needs work and is tired of being inside of an office.

     Mariano is surprised that Raquel wants to continue to work. He suggests he could buy her a salon, has nothing against women working.... She stops him, tells him that she likes to work.

     Maria talks with Regina, says she feels alone, knows she has her Regina, her family, but needs somebody close. Regina suggests that she not go back to Sergio but he is the father, she could share the responsibility with him. Maria tells Regina that Sergio proposed and she told him to go away. Luis interrupts them. Regina asks for Luis’ opinion re the responsibilities of a man who gets a woman pregnant. Luis agrees with Regina, the man has responsibilities.

     Onésimo talks with Francisco who tells him that all the current cars are from old clients, that all they did for Javier’s cars was fix them up. Onésimo asks to see the books. Francisco says he doesn’t know anything about them. Enrique arrives, tells Francisco to give Onésimo everything he wants.  Onésimo tells Enrique that his shop fixed up stolen cars and was probably also used to launder money. Enrique tells him he didn’t know, Javier always had an explanation. Onésimo tells him they have no interest in hurting his business, it was just a small piece of Javier’s dirty empire, just wants his cooperation. In answer to Enrique’s question, he admits that they let Sergio out of jail because they wanted to get his superiors.

     Raquel goes to Enrique’s shop, asks how things are going, she heard something. He is a bit rude. Then she notices he is walking strangely, asks if he is hurt. He says no, says she is the one who should be worried since Mariano was Javier’s partner. Enrique tells her not to be naive. She reminds him that he was also Javier’s partner and didn’t know anything. He lets it drop.

     Mateo visits Mina, with wine. She breaks the bottle. He tells her the wine cost 10,000 pesos. She tells him he owes her 5,000. He gives her the broken bottle, leaves.

     Manuel visits Mina, says he’s there as a friend not as a cop. They sit down, he asks her to help him with Lucia. She tells him, in essence, that he’s a fool and she can’t help. He leaves.

     Javier and Niño see Mariano being interviewed on TV, denying that he knows anything. Niño tells Javier he is sure that Mariano will talk. Lucia watches  TV and smiles. The phone rings, she guesses it is Javier but he doesn’t speak to her.

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     6/17/03 - Carmen tells Ester and Marta how ashamed she feels because of what has happened, doesn’t even know where Sergio is. Enrique arrives at the hotel and talks with Carmen. He tells her that he’s given the police all the documents, and there is nothing legally against them, but Javier was using the business to launder money. He hasn’t got a cent, not even to pay the electric bill.

     Lucia tells Raquel that Mariano was behind everything. Raquel doesn’t believe her, says that Mariano didn’t flee the country the way Javier did. The two argue, Lucia realizes that Raquel is in love, tells her she hopes that she is right.

     Sergio gets his first paycheck, can’t believe how little it is.

     Javier calls Mariano to thank him for being so loyal and such a good citizen. Mariano hangs up on him, tells Chente that Javier never understood the rules of the game, made a mistake with him.

     Mina finds Camilo “at home” in her apartment with Marlen and teases him. Mateo visits and invites them to the inauguration of his new apartment.

     Lucia tells her mother and Gonzalo that she won’t testify against Javier. Gonzalo warns her they may think she knows something she doesn’t. Lucia says she doesn’t care, they can put her in jail if they want.

     Sergio visits Mina, tells her that he is working at a construction site. Mina tells him that their mother is worried. He tells her he doesn’t want to talk with her until he is sure that things are different. He apologizes to her, says he’s no longer a thief, but is still un “bruto”. He tells her that he is going to be a father, how he seduced Maria to hurt Gonzalo, then fell in love with her but she, of course, doesn’t believe him. Mina confesses that she, too, was pregnant.

     Lucia does go to the police station, answers questions as briefly as possible, and lies about some things. Manuel asks the transcriber to give him five minutes alone with Lucia. Manuel tells her that he just wants to help her. He asks her if she can imagine how it feels for him to have to ask such questions of the woman he loves. She tells him that’s the problem, he’s obsessed with Javier not because he is a crook but because he is her husband. She asks him why he hasn’t touched Mariano. Because she doesn’t love him? He tells her that he will forget she said that. 

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     6/18/03 - Lucia runs into Mariano outside the station, calls him a coward. He kisses her hand. Manuel, looking out the windo, sees them.

     Francisco talks with Marisol, meets one of the deaf women she works with.

     Enrique and Carmen have lunch with Lucia. He apologizes to Lucia for ignoring the doubts she had about Javier, admits he didn’t want to know anything bad because of all the money he was making.

     Mariano makes a call, wants “un trabajo limpio”. A man walks into Enrique’s shop that night, talks to Francisco. Two men dressed in black enter, grab Francisco, take him and the other man outside, tie them out.

     The other man gets free first, frees Francisco. They find everything destroyed.

     In their bed, Carmen tells Gonzalo she is surprised at how Mina has acted, so caring of Lucia. He tells her that her children have good hearts, including Sergio. The phone rings. It is Francisco. Lucia overheard.

     A party given by Mateo wakes up Mina. She asks him to quiet it down, she needs to sleep.

     Gonzalo, Manuel and Francisco talk. Manuel says it was very professional: no fingerprints, nothing. Manuel says there is little they can do, hopes his father had insurance. Francisco says yes, just paid for it, then discovers that Enrique didn’t pay the insurance. Manuel tells Gonzalo it probably has to do with Javier, adds that he escaped with millions of dollars. 

     Regina and Maria talk about men. Maria doesn’t understand why she doesn’t like Luis. Regina admits that she has strange tastes, confesses that she can’t forget Enrique. Maria doesn’t know whether to be happy or give her therapy.

     Carmen tells Lucia she doesn’t know how to tell Enrique. Lucia feels guilty. Carmen says this was just a coincidence.

     Carmen and Francisco tells Enrique that they stole everything, all the equipment, etc. Enrique isn’t worried at first. Then Francisco says something that makes him understand.

     Mariano suggests to Raquel that they hire a nanny for the child rather than leave her in the child-care center, but Raquel likes the center.

     Camilo goes to the construction site, yells up to Sergio what happened to his father. Sergio says he can’t help, doesn’t earn enough. Camilo says he can do better. Sergio yells back that he prefers to work here, doesn’t hurt anybody.

     Gonzalo drinks a toast to his cuñada for the completion of the work on his new house. She admits she feels a bit sad. She gives him a kiss goodbye, on the lips.

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     6/19/03 - Mina visits her father. He tells her he is glad she has returned, but her presence doesn’t please him. She isn’t like her mother, can’t forget or forgive. Mina says she just wanted to find out how he was, to offer him the $40,000 she has to re-open his shop. He can’t believe she would think he would accept her money, never, under any circumstances. Mina tells him she doesn’t understand him.

     Javier, sitting on the grass in a park, recalls being with Lucia on the top of a building.

     Mina talks with her mother in the hotel, says she was just trying to help, doesn’t understand her father’s response. They argue about what it means for her mother to “respect” her decision but to object to what she is doing.

     In the hotel, Luis asks Regina if she and Enrique have something going together. She tells him that he has no right to an answer, but she will tell him anyways: no. He apologizes for his earlier behavior, asks her out. She says no thank you.

     At his shop, with police swarming all over, Raquel asks Enrique what happened. He tells her that years of work disappeared in one night, he has nothing except his stupidity. He decided not to renew his insurance.

     Camilo talks with Marlen about being good lovers instead of just good friends, who knows, she might fall in love with him.Then he suggests that they use the famous inheritance for a vacation. She tells him there are only debts. He suggests using his part of the inheritance.

     Raquel talks with Mariano about what happened to Enrique. Mariano acts shocked, concerned on hearing he had no insurance. He promises he will try to help.

     Carmen and Gonzalo finish packing.

     Mariano visits Enrique, offers his help. Enrique refuses. Mariano tells him to reconsider, it is hard to start over at his age. Enrique is insulted. Mariano offers again. Enrique refuses again. Mariano tells him that when he comes begging for help, he won’t get it.

     Gonzalo talks with Carmen about Enrique and Mina. They argue want it means to forgive, to accept her children as they are. She asks him if he would feel the same if it were Maria. He says yes, reminds her that he was the first to know what Mina did, has been with Carmen since that moment. He reminds her that Mina, in spite of what her father said and did to her, Mina went to him and offered him her help and he’s not talking about the mounting, but the spirit that motivated her.

     Sergio goes shopping for his baby, finds something he can afford.

     A drunk Mina pours out some of her pain to Mateo: the rejection of her family, the narco husband of her sister, what happened to her parents, Sergio, etc. She cries as he holds her in his arms.

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     6/20/03 - Enrique and Lucia talk in the house, share memories. Then Carmen and Lucia talk about their memories.

     Mateo puts the drunk Mina to bed.

     Javier calls Camilo, hires him to follow Lucia and report back to him. Camilo accepts, admits he could use the money.

     Sergio causes an accident on the construction site. Don Cuco is firm but understanding. Sergio says it won’t happen again, asks for more/different? work, assures Cuco he can handle it.

     Lucia and Francisco will stay in the old house, but Carmen wants Quique to live with her and Gonzalo. Enrique talks later with his son who says he wants to take care of his father. Enrique says it isn’t possible just now, that Lucia and Francisco are old enough to take care of themselves, but Quique needs more attention than his father can give him until he is better. They reach an agreement re “visiting hours”. 

     Manuel calls Lucia, tells her to come to the station, assures her it is a police matter. Manuel has Javier’s IMAC, asks Lucia if she knows the ids and passwords. Lucia admits she does then refuses to tell him because, I think, doing so would make her an accomplice. Then Manuel admits something (not sure what) and says he just had to see her. She leaves.

     Enrique packs. Regina offers to give him a lower rate on the room, he declines. She admits she will miss their talks. Luis passes by as the two give each other a light goodbye kiss.

     Regina mentions her concern to Ester about the effect on the hotel of having a housekeeper whose son-in-law is a criminal. She is so concerned that when Carmen asks for a little time off to move into the new house, Regina surprises her by telling her to take all the time she needs.

     Carmen returns to her house, walks through the rooms and remembers.

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     El Universal, 9/3/00: Carmen y Gonzalo se mudan de casa, pero Quique decide quedarse con su papá. Regina pide a Enrique que viva en el hotel. Mina confiesa a Marlene que necesita dinero para ayudar a su familia. Lucía comenta a Enrique y Francisco que terminará su matrimonio con Javi, pero no sabe que Camilo la sigue. Mateo no pierde la oportunidad para enamorar a Mina. María decide buscar a Sergio. Mariano se entera de que Javi está en casa de Marlene y le avisa a Manuel. Mateo defiende a Mina.

     Diario de Yucatan,9/3/00: Carmen y Gonzalo se mudan a su nueva casa, pero Quique decide quedarse con su papá. Regina pide a Enrique que viva en el hotel, él no acepta, porque no tiene dinero, pero ella lo seduce. Mina confiesa a Marlene que necesita mucho dinero para ayudar a su familia. Lucía comenta con Enrique y Francisco que terminará su matrinonio con Javi, pero no sabe que Camilo la sigue y le informa a éste de todos sus movimientos. Mateo no pierde la oportunidad para enamorar a Mina. María decide buscar a Sergio en su trabajo. Mariano se entera que Javi está en casa de Marlene y avisa a Manuel. Raquel lo escucha y exige que le explique su actitud, pero Mariano sólo responde que no ayudará a un mafioso. Mina llega a una “cita” de trabajo y descubre que se trata de Javi. Mariano lleva a Raquel y Toñito a los lugares donde paseaba con Elena. Mateo sale en defensa de Mina y Marlene cuando son golpeadas por dos de sus “clientes”. Onésimo y Manuel interrogan a Mariano, quien se enfurece y ordena a “Chente” que los mate. Carmen se da cuenta que Mina fue golpeada, cuando le agradece que ayudara a Lucía durante el secuestro. Carmen acoseja a Javi que se cuide porque es casi seguro que lo agarren por culpa de Lucía.—

     TV Azteca, 9/4-8/00:  Carmen y Gonzalo se mudan a su nueva casa pero Quique decide quedarse con su papá. Regina le pide a Enrique que viva en el hotel, él no acepta porque no tiene dinero, pero ella termina seduciéndolo. Luis los sorprende y le reclama a Regina haberlo utilizado. Mina le confiesa a Marlene que necesita mucho dinero para ayudar a su familia.  Lucía les comenta a Enrique y a Francisco que terminará su matrimonio con Javi, pero no sabe que Camilo la sigue y le informa a éste de todos sus movimientos. Mateo no pierde la oportunidad para enamorar a Mina. María decide buscar a Sergio en su trabajo.  Mariano se entera de que Javi está en casa de Marlene y le avisa a Manuel, Raquel lo escucha y le exige que le explique su acción, en cambio, Mariano sólo le dice que no ayudará a un mafioso. Mina llega a una "cita" de trabajo y descubre que se trata de Javi, ella lo corre y va a contárselo a Lucía.  Mariano cada vez más loco lleva a Raquel y a Toñito a los lugares en donde paseaba con Elena. Mateo sale en defensa de Mina y Marlene cuando son golpeadas por dos de sus "clientes". Onésimo y Manuel interrogan a Mariano, éste se enfurece y ordena a "Chente" que los mate.  Camilo le aconseja a Javi que se cuide porque es casi seguro que lo agarren por culpa de Lucía. Camilo descubre que Marlene tiene deudas muy grandes con distribuidores de droga. Mateo le cuenta a Mina que es escritor, ella se interesa y sin pensarlo se besan.

     USA, 6/23-27/03:

          La Opinión, 6/29/03 [summary of 6/23-27/03] Sólo Telenovelas  Laura M. López TODO POR AMOR  KAZA Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  Lucía comienza a trabajar en el hotel gracias a que Carmen habló con Regina, quien como siempre puso miles de peros, aunque finalmente terminó dándole el empleo.  La vida de la joven se había convertido en un pesar, y más después de volver a ver a Javier. Camilo fue quien se encargó de llevar a Lucía a un lugar donde se encontraría con su esposo.  Javier no pudo convencer a Lucía de que se fuera con él, había tantas cosas que los separaban y más ahora cuando Lucía supo que su hermana era inocente y que sólo trató de ayudarla aquella noche que fue secuestrada.  Mina le dijo que Javier le había prometido que abandonaría todo esos negocios sucios en los que estaba involucrado, pero aparentemente no lo hizo y ya no tenía caso seguir callando.  Cuando Carmen se enteró por la misma Lucía, fue a buscar a Mina para pedirle perdón por haber dudado de ella. Para eso, Mina estaba toda lastimada y también tuvo que darle explicaciones de eso a su madre.  Mina le dijo que unos tipos que se hicieron pasar por clientes llegaron hasta el apartamento de ellas y las golpearon. Los hombres eran supuestamente defensores de la moral y querían acabar con todas las prostitutas.  Marlene quedó muy golpeada, pero se negó ir al hospital. Mateo escuchó los gritos y corrió a ayudarlas. El quiso llamar a un médico amigo suyo, pero Marlene no quería ni dar explicaciones a nadie.  Mina habla con Carmen y le dice que esas cosas pasan a cualquiera y que ni aún así va a dejar de hacer lo que hace.  Francisco platica con su hermana y le aconseja que haga lo que su corazón le dicte... si su deseo es irse con Javier, que lo haga, porque él hubiera hecho lo mismo si Raquel lo hubiera aceptado como su pareja.  Mariano por su parte invita a un paseo al campo a Raquel y a Toñito, pero para Raquel no fue tan divertido ya que Mariano se mostró muy ausente. Y es que fueron al mismo sitio en que Mariano mató a Elena.  A propósito, Javier habla con Mariano y le dice que tiene que ayudarlo o de lo contrario dará pruebas a la policía de que es todo un criminal. Mariano le dice que perderá su tiempo.

     www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 23 al 27 de junio  CAPITULO 162  Regina discute con Álvaro y Esther culpando a Carmen y sus problemas. Luis presenta su renuncia a Regina pues no acepta que juegue con sus sentimientos. Sergio platica a Enrique trabaja de albañil y ofrece su apoyo. Lucía no perdona a su hermano no le haya dicho nada de Javier. Francisco y Lucía tratan de animar a su padre. Quique extraña su casa y a su padre. Carmen no disimula la tristeza que siente por haber dejado su casa. Gonzalo desea festejar pero se frustra la celebración. Mina platica a Marlene, Enrique no aceptó su ayuda. Camilo llega a saludar a Lucía pero ésta muestra su disgusto al verlo. Enrique le pregunta si sigue robando coches. Mateo prepara la presentación de su libro. Mina no acepta cenar con Mateo pretextando debe trabajar. Marlene preocupada porque Camilo está enamorado de ella y no quiere lastimarlo. Camilo llama a Javier para informarle lo que sabe de Lucía. Raquel confiesa a Débora está enamorada de Mariano que la conquista con sus atenciones y le ofreció ayudar a Enrique a pesar del pleito que tuvieron. Carmen discute con Gonzalo por Meche.  CAPITULO 163  Martha platica a Esther y Carmen que desea regresar a trabajar al hotel, le prometen hablarán con Regina. María lleva a su padre el ultrasonido del bebé, le pregunta de su nueva casa. Gonzalo le dice a Carmen le es difícil haber dejado su casa. El ingeniero da a Sergio un libro sobre bebés y le anima a trabajar. Regina visita a Enrique pues desea verlo. Javier quiere llevarse a Lucía, el "Niño" le pide tenga calma. Camilo discute con Marlene por impedir tome drogas. Mina llega con un cliente, encuentra a Javier que le pide lo ayude a ver a Lucía. Mina se niega. Mariano dice a Raquel por ella sería capaz de matar. Javier habla con Mariano, éste le asegura no lo ayudará. Javier amenaza con hablar y hundirlo. Vicente llama a Manuel para decirle Javier está saliendo de casa de Mariano.  CAPITULO 164  Manuel pide a Onésimo lo deje ir solo en busca de Javier. Raquel pregunta a Mariano por qué denunció a Javier con la policía, éste trata de evadir pero ella insiste. Enrique escucha Mina habla con Lucía de Javier, cree Mina lo está ayudando y le prohibe visite su casa. Lucía pide a Carmen hable con Regina pues quiere trabajar en el hotel. Regina promete a Carmen verá si es posible esto. Lucía llama a Camilo para hablar. Mina y Marlene reciben a dos clientes que resultan fanáticos y las atacan. Mateo las auxilia. Marlene muy lastimada. Manuel y Onésimo hablan con Mariano de las llamadas de Javier y lo que promete decirles de Mariano, Éste les advierte no lo atraparan. Camilo lleva a Lucía con Javier, le pide se vayan juntos, pero ella no acepta.  CAPITULO 165  Manuel ve llegar a Camilo con Lucía, les pregunta por Javier. Camilo ve a Marlene golpeada le propone hacerse cargo de ella, Marlene no acepta. Mateo pide a Mina se alejen un tiempo pues pueden volver los tipos que las golpearon. Francisco aconseja a Lucía se vaya con Javier si lo ama. Mariano lleva a Raquel y a Toñito al lugar donde enterró a Helena. Amalia advierte a Mina no hable de lo que sucedió pues nadie les haría caso. Manuel avisa a Enrique no saben nada de los que robaron su taller. Lucía escucha a Manuel lo que es la vida de un prófugo como Javier y ella debe elegir. Raquel reclama a Mariano su rara actitud en ese lugar, éste ve a Helena. Lucía platica a su madre vio a Javier y lo que realmente sucedió con Mina. Carmen busca a Mina y la encuentra lastimada. Enrique reclama a Javier el daño que hizo a Lucía.  CAPITULO 166  Mina pide a Carmen respete su decisión pues no pondrá una demanda. Carmen le ofrece su apoyo incondicional, agradece a Mateo ayudará a Mina y Marlene. Vicente ofrece dinero a Camilo por información de Javier. Le advierte no confía en él y le gustaría acabarlo. Lucía nota a su padre extraño, éste le platica vio a Javier. Carmen platica lo sucedido a Mina a Gonzalo, él ofrece apoyarla. Camilo avisa a Javier la visita de Vicente y lo sucedido con Manuel. Javier le pide cuide a Lucía. Carmen pide a Enrique demuestre a Mina cuánto la quiere y se acerque a ella. Marlene se lastima al drogarse, Camilo y Mina le piden deje de hacerlo. Mateo no contesta las preguntas de Mina, le da las gracias porque cambió su vida.

          USA, 6/23/03 - Luis confesses to Regina that he loves her, can’t continue to work for her. He also says he can’t believe she would waste her life on a patan.

     Enrique has a drink with Sergio Enrique can’t hear how little Sergio is earning, but Sergio says that isn’t important.

     Gonzalo’s attempt to celebrate their new home turns into a disaster because of Quique’s attitude. After Quique goes to bed, the two talk. Carmen tries to explain their differences: his ability to accept a new job, a new home, a new wife. She, on the other hand, has lived in only two houses her entire life: her parents and the one she has just left. He accepts that but asks her if she was unhappy when she went to live in Enrique’s house. Carmen tries to turn things around but can’t.

     Camilo visits Lucia. She and Enrique are both rude to him.

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     USA, 6/25/03 - Manuel tells Onésimo that Javier is back in Mexico, wants him for himself. 

     Raquel asks Mariano what Javier wants. He says that Javier threatened him, tried to blackmail him.

     Mina goes to the house, tells Lucia that Javier is back in town, wants to see her, wants her to come with him, is crazy. Enrique hears Javier’s name and becomes furious, is also angry about Mina’s being there. Mina tells him to stop being a machista, leaves after saying goodbye to Lucia.

     Camilo visits Javier, tells him that Lucia’s been to the police station a number of times, was accosted by the press the last time and given a ride home by Manuel. 

     Gonzalo plays with Quique and his dog. Later, the two take the dog, Pascual, to the vet.

     Lucia visits her mother at the hotel, asks if Regina might be able to give her a job.

     Carmen and Regina talk. Regina says she is surprised at Carmen’s attitude toward Maria’s pregnancy. Carmen says many Catholic women like she believe in choice. Then Carmen asks Regina if there is a job for Lucia. Regina reminds her that the hotel’s financial situation isn’t good, something that Carmen knows and she assures Regina that she told Lucia that. Still, they could use some help at least for a short time. Regina promises to think about it.

     At the center, Francisco continues to learn sign language.

     Two men come to Mina’s apartment, insult the two women for what they do, then start to beat them up. Mina defends herself with a broken bottle. Then Mateo, hearing the screams, comes in. Marlen is badly beaten but refuses to see a doctor. She is afraid the men will return. Mina guesses they are part of an organized group and Mateo agrees. The two care for Marlen.

     Onésimo and Manuel visit Mariano, ask him about Javier.  After they leave, Mariano tells Chente that Javier might talk, if he does, kill him.

     Lucia meets with Camilo, knows she will see Javier, is nervous. He appears. She asks him why he came. He tells her he couldn’t live anymore without her. They kiss.  He tells her he wants to take her with him. She tells him it would be easier to just kill her. He says he would have to die, too. They say they love each other. She walks away from him.

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     USA, 6/26/03 - Manuel is waiting for Camilo and Lucia when they return, asks where Javier is. Both act innocent. Camilo arrives at Marlen’s apartment, asks her what happened. Mateo asks Mina to come to his apartment to look for some medicines. Camilo is ready to beat up the men who did this. Marlen’s main worry is how she is going to work looking as she is. Camilo says he will help her. She asks him what he is going to do, steal more cars? Then she apologizes. She rests her head on his lap, tells him she needs money. He doesn’t want her to die from an overdose. She tells him not to get involved with her.

     In Mateo’s apartment, Mina and Mateo talk while he looks for some medicine he gives her. He asks her what she thinks about those men, what she is going to do.

     Carmen and Gonzalo talk about Lucia and Javier. She says she is sure Javier loves Lucia, would change his life for her if he could. Gonzalo takes a picture of her.

     Lucia tells Francisco she saw Javier, he asked her to go away with him. He asks if she will. She says no, but she will miss him. He advises her to forget him. But when Manuel visits her and asks her the same question, she says she is going to join him. Manuel tells her what her life will be like, fleeing from the police.

     Gonzalo and Quique pick up Pascual from the vet.

     Marlen tells Camilo there is no way she can cover up the bruises, it will take two weeks to heal.

     Raquel, her child and Mariano walk through the woods. He sees his dead wife.

     Mina goes to Amalia and asks for the names, wants to file charges. Amalia tells her it happens all the time, she’ll make sure they don’t bother her again and will pay for the medical costs. Amalia tells Mina that those men have powerful connections that she can’t fight.

     Lucia tells Carmen that Javier is back in Mexico, promises she won’t go away with him. Lucia also tells her mother that Mina had nothing to do with the kidnapping, agreed to take the blame for Javier because he promised to give up his illegal activities. She tells her mother that Javier sent Mina to the U.S.

     Manuel asks Camilo where Javier is, warns him not to deal with him.

     Carmen visits Mina who says she just had an accident, then tells her mother the truth. Mina tells her mother that all jobs have some risks, isn’t going to give up her work.

     Javier visits Enrique, offers to help him with money. Enrique asks him in what role he is there: businessman, drug dealer, etc. Javier admits that he is responsible for all that has happened to Lucia, to him, and he is sorry. Enrique says he isn’t just angry. He curses the day he met Javier. Javier tells him that he loves Lucia. Enrique hits Javier and he pulls out a gun, aims it at Enrique’s head. Enrique tells him to leave before he calls the police and to stay away from Lucia. Javier tells him that Lucia is his wife, the woman he loves. Enrique tells Javier to leave before he turns into a killer. Javier tells him he won’t respond because he is Lucia’s father, but he won’t give her up.

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     6/27/03 - Carmen talks with Mina who explains that she can’t file charges, Amalia has warned her it would be dangerous. Then Marlen and Mateo arrive, with Marlen of course looking even worse. Mateo introduces himself. Carmen leaves to buy some fruit for the two women, thinks she’s seen Mateo before. He is sure she is wrong.

     Lucia finds her father very upset, demands to know what has happened. He tells her about his talk with Javier, how he offered him money. Enrique tells her she had an excuse, was in love. But he should have known that Javier was thief, was blinded by the money. Enrique tells her he will kill Javier if he goes near her again.

     Marlen tells Mina that Mateo’s friend treated her for free. While the two talk, they read a paper and see Mateo’s picture. He is a prize-winning writer who speaks 10 languages.

     Quique and Gonzalo develop pictures. Later Carmen tells Gonzalo about the beating.

     Mariano’s man visits Camilo, asks about Javier. Camilo says he has no idea, that his doctor has recommended rest. He is given a cellphone to report any news from Javier. He tells Camilo he has never trusted him, will take care of him himself if he does anything wrong.

     Sergio continues to work hard at the construction site.

     Camilo goes to see Javier, tells him the police and Mariano are after him. Camilo tells javier he won’t talk. Javier asks why. Camilo says he doesn’t know: fear? [says something else] Javier gives him money. Camilo tells him it is getting harder and harder to see him without being followed. Javier says not to worry, reminds him to take care of Lucia.

     Carmen visits Enrique, tells him about the attack on Mina and Marlen. Enrique says it was bound to happen. Carmen says it’s not the time to judge her. Enrique confesses that he doesn’t know how to support Mina, how to show how much he cares. She tells him he just has to show he that he cares, in spite of her profession.

     Sergio’s boss gives him a cheap place to stay. Sergio unpacks his one suitcase, takes out a gun.

     Marlen removes the bandage from her nose to snort coke, it starts her bleeding again. Camilo tells her there are faster ways to kill herself. Mina reprimands her, too. Then Marlen gets a call from her supplier, demanding payment. Camilo overhears the call, asks how much money. Marlen says “a lot”, but it is her problem. Camilo throws out the cocaine, holds her. Mateo gives Mina a drink, some pain pills for Marlen. Mina asks Mateo what he does for a living. Mateo says he’s a thief. She says she is serious, tells him that her sister got involved with a narco without knowing it. Mateo kisses her.

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     El Universal, 9/10/00: “Todo por amor”. Lucía entra a trabajar en Casazul. Manuel le comenta a Onésimo que dejará el oficio de policía. Carmen y Enrique reúnen a la familia para encontrar una solución al problema de Mina. Javi le advierte a Mariano que tiene secuestrado a “Chente”, pero éste le contesta que si quiere lo mate. Mina se asusta al escuchar una voz misteriosa por teléfono amenazándola de muerte. Enrique agradece las atenciones que tiene Regina para con él, pero le advierte que no la ama. Sergio le asegura a Gonzalo que está enamorado de María. Javi busca a Lucía y le dice que tiene una noticia que podría cambiar su vida. Mina busca a Manuel

     Diario de Yucatan, 9/10/00: Sergio pide a Gonzalo que le dé la oportunidad de demostrar que ama a María aunque parezca que ya es demasiado tarde. Javi se las ingenia para encontrarse con Lucía y convencerla de que hable con él, ya que tiene “una noticia que puede cambiarle la vida”. Camilo impide que Marlene se drogue, pero ésta se molesta. Raquel le cuenta a Déborah que Mariano cambió y está muy alterado, lo que le hace pensar que ya no la ama. Carmen visita a Mateo. Mina busca a Manuel ya que está decidida a denunciar a quienes la agredieron. Camilo encuentra en muy mal estado a Marlene por la falta de droga. Ella le pide ayuda, pero él sólo le ofrece su amor. Javi y Lucía se despiden para siempre, lo que aprovecha Manuel para declarar su amor. Carmen siente un dolor.—

     TV Azteca, 9/11-15/00: Lucía entra a trabajar a Casazul. Manuel le comenta a Onésimo que dejará el oficio de policía y se dedicará a dar clases de Derecho. Carmen y Enrique reúnen a la familia para encontrar una solución al problema de Mina. Más tarde, Enrique decide visitar a Mina y darle todo su apoyo. Javi le advierte a Mariano que tiene secuestrado a "Chente", pero éste le contesta que si quiere lo mate, pero si lo hace se desquitará con Lucía. Mina se asusta al escuchar una voz misteriosa por teléfono amenazándola de muerte. Carmen se entera y decide ayudarla. Mina asiste a la conferencia de Mateo, en donde delante de todos acepta que es una prostituta. Enrique agradece las atenciones que tiene Regina para con él, pero le advierte que no la ama y no quiere hacerse de otro compromiso. Camilo ve a Marlene en el momento que negocia con un narcotraficante al que amenaza con una pistola, Marlene le reclama esa actitud. Por otro lado, Sergio le asegura a Gonzalo que está enamorado de María. Javi busca a Lucía y le asegura que tiene una noticia que podría cambiar su vida. Sin avisar, Carmen visita a Mateo. Mientras, Mina decidida a denunciar a quien la golpeó, busca a Manuel. Camilo encuentra muy mal a Marlene por la falta de droga. Javi y Lucía se despiden para siempre. Manuel aprovecha para reiterarle su amor, pero ella le reclama que por su culpa su vida quedó deshecha. Carmen sufre un repentino dolor. Mariano le regala unos aretes a Raquel iguales a los que tenía Elena. "Todo por amor" se transmite de lunes a viernes a las 9:00 de la noche por Azteca 13. No se pierda ni un solo capítulo. 

     USA, 6/30/03 - 7/4/03:

     www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 30 de junio al 04 de julio  Cap. 167.  Mateo y Mina se besan y después se hablan mal. Carmen y Enrique hablan de sus hijos. Camilo le dice a Sergio lo que siente por Marlene. Enrique va a hablar con Mina que le duele mucho lo que le hicieron. Regina le dice a Lucía qué puesto va a ocupar en el hotel. Mina le dice a Lucía que le da miedo que le hagan llamadas anónimas. El niño le dice a Javier que no pueden quedarse en un lugar mucho tiempo. Alguien le apunta a Javier y le dispara.  Cap. 168.  Mariano le dice a Javier que si mata a Chente él mata a Lucía. Carmen le dice a su familia que deben apoyar a Mina. Mina va a la presentación del libro de Mateo. Raquel le dice a Mariano que no la confunda con Elena. Regina tiene relaciones con Enrique. Raquel se enoja con Mariano y éste rompe un osito de Toñito. Camilo llega a defender a Marlene del chicarcas.  cap. 169.  Mateo le pide a Mina que pase la noche con él. Mariano y Raquel se reconcilian y se ponen condiciones. Lucía empieza a trabajar y le vienen recuerdos de su boda. chicarcas le vuelve a surtir droga a Marlene. Débora le dice a Raquel que Mariano no le puede contar toda su vida. Regina le cuenta a María sobre lo que siente por Enrique. Gonzalo le lleva a Sergio la foto del ultrasonido de su bebé. Carmen le dice a Lucía que no puede vivir de recuerdos. Javier va a buscar a Lucía para hablar con ella.  cap. 170.  Carmen le cuenta a Esther sobre lo que le preocupa de Lucía. Javier le dice a Lucía toda la verdad sobre él. Mina levanta una demanda contra los que la golpearon. Lucía y Javier tienen relaciones en una cabaña. Carmen va a hablar con Mateo sobre Mina. Carmen platica con Camilo de lo que él hace mal. Camilo ve a Marlene drogándose Lucía despierta y no ve a Javier. Manuel le dice a Lucía que sabe que se condena por amarla. Manuel y Lucía se besan.  cap. 171.  Lucía le dice a Manuel que aún ama a Javier. Gonzalo platica con Carmen sobre la actitud de María hacia Sergio. Camilo y Mina hablan de la drogadicción de Marlene. Camilo consiente y cuida a Marlene mientras Mina va con Mateo. Marlene y Camilo hablan de la relación que llevan. Enrique platica con Lucía sobre sus problemas y sentimientos. Manuel le dice a Gonzalo el por qué atrapar Javier. Javier le manda a Lucía el anillo con una tarjeta que dice eres libre.

     6/30/03 - Mateo asks Mina if it is against the rules for “them” to feel anything, to fall in love. Mina talks about a family that won’t accept one because of one’s profession, etc. She tells him she has to leave, has to figure out what to do about the men who beat her up. He tells her to go, will help her when she decides.

     Carmen and Enrique talk about Lucia and Javier. Carmen tells him there is no way to separate the two except to put Javier in jail. She says her main concerns are Mina and Lucia because Sergio seems to be making a real effort to change. Then she suggests a family dinner at the hotel, including Mina and Gonzalo. Enrique is more upset at the idea of Gonzalo’s being there than of Mina’s being there.

     Gonzalo talks with Maria and her aunt. Gonzalo talks of Sergio’s progress and of the continuing problems that he and Carmen are having.

     Camilo visits Sergio, learns about the new work he is hoping to get. Sergio offers him coffee, has stopped drinking. Camilo tells him about the attack on Mina and Marlen, Marlen’s broken nose. Camilo admits he must be in love with Marlen, is at least obsessed with her. Then he tells Sergio that Mariano has offered him a lot of money to turn in Javier.

     Carmen and Gonzalo eat in the garden. She admits she was jealous when she saw him looking at the pictures of Gloria, so eternally young. He doesn’t understand. She tries to explain: Gloria died young and, therefore, in his memory will always be young and beautiful. Gonzalo reads to Carmen an article in the paper about the “men of morals” who beat up prostitutes to reform them.

     Mina and Marlen read the papers. Enrique arrives, asks to talk with Mina. He mentions the article. She says it was written by a neighbor who saved them. Enrique asks if she has had x-rays, thinks what happened is awful. She tells him she thought it would have pleased him. He says no, never, he doesn’t approve of what happened to her but would never have wanted her to be punished so. He sits down next to her, says how sorry he is for what happened. She tells him that some things hurt more than blows. He says he knows and holds her. The two cry. He kisses her hand, asks that God bless her and leaves.

     Lucia talks with Regina about a job. Regina talks about how she didn’t want to give Sergio a job, etc. Lucia tells her she is looking for something simple, like receptionist. Regina says she couldn’t give her that type of job, because of her family and everything. Regina suggests PR, with the proviso that she can’t pay her a salary appropriate to somebody with her degree. Lucia says that’s fine. Regina suggests to her that if anybody asks about her qualifications, tell them she is studying hotel management. Regina gives her some books to study to help her.

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     USA, 7/1/03 - Mariano’s man Chente uses Javier as target practice, but misses purposefully. Unfortunately, when he gets up close, Niño gets him from behind. Javier calls Mariano while holding a gun on Chente. Mariano says he doesn’t want to negotiate, tells him to kill Chente if he wants too, but he should remember Lucia. Javier tells him not to touch Lucia. Mariano tells him “wives as well as generals”. Javier hangs up, but lets Chente go.

     At a family dinner, Carmen talks about a newspaper article defending women like Mina. When Sergio asks her the point, she says that a stranger, a respected writer is willing to defend and help her while her family has turned its back on her. Sergio and Francisco say they can’t ignore what Mina does. Carmen says she feels desperate and impotent about what Mina does, but she is her daughter. Sergio has to leave for work. Carmen asks Gonzalo for his opinion. He says, more or less, that he agrees with Carmen. Carmen tells Sergio she is proud of him.

     Mateo is part of a panel at a conference of some kind. He reads a bit from something he has written. Mina enters the audience. A man in the audience stands up and says he disagrees with Mateo, he is ready to throw the first stone. Mina stands up, says she is a ramera, challenges him to throw his stone. Everybody claps. Mina smiles, sits down.

     Enrique and Regina eat together in his house. He talks to her about his regrets, that at his age he still hasn’t grown up. He says he feels like a failure. She disagrees. She says that each of them has a story. She is alone, free, but sometimes she feels that she would like a child. He tells her she doesn’t know what she is asking for. They kiss, have sex. Afterwards, she tells Enrique she can’t believe she is here with him, in Carmen’s bed, in Carmen’s house. He reminds her that she is single and he is divorced. She tells him she thinks he is extraordinary.

     Gonzalo makes a toast to Francisco, Lucia and Carmen - that he is proud to be part of this family. They talk of Mina and Mateo. Francisco wonders if Mina still has time to change. Gonzalo says yes.

     That night when Rebeca comes home, Mariano sees that she is still irritated and asks if she is. She asks him if he hasn’t asked that a lot recently. He admits he has, apologizes. She asks if he is used to treating his partner this way. He apologizes again, says it was Javier. She tells him that she isn’t Helena, doesn’t know if he treated Helena this way, but he can’t treat her this way...and she doesn’t want him to buy clothes that will make her look like Helena. Later in bed, Mariano and she argue. He asks what she wants of him. She tells him she doesn’t want him to deceive her, she feels that he is two men, one who is charming and loving and one who isn’t.

     At the conference, Mateo autographs copies of his novels. One of the women in line is Mina. She sits down next to him as he signs.

     Marlen’s supplier visits her, demands payment. Camilo arrives as he is trying to claim payment. Camilo sees Marlen struggling and punches the supplier, sends him away with Marlen going after him, desperate for cocaine. Marlen argues with Camilo, says she is tired of his interfering with her life. Camilo tells her that if she won’t take care of herself, he will. Marlen tells him to leave, says she doesn’t want to see him again, locks herself in her bedroom, looks for drugs.

     After the presentation, Mina and Mateo have a small celebration with a walk that ends with a kiss.

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     7/2/03 - Regina introduces Lucia to Carmen, Ester and Alvaro as the new PR person for the hotel, replacing Graciela. Carmen is thrilled, thanks Regina.

     Marlen’s supplier comes to her apartment and gives her cocaine, with her promise to pay. Mina comes out of the bedroom just as she is smoking it, tries to stop her. Then Mina tells her about her kiss with Mateo. Marlen teases her about being really interested in him, but Mina denies it.

     Mariano is angry with Chente for not completing his work, says that if Javier bothers him again, Chente is to kill Lucia.

     Javier and Niño read Tarot cards. Javier turns one over and says he will never be with Lucia again.

     Regina confesses to Maria that she was with Enrique, in Carmen’s house, in Carmen’s bed. Maria asks her if she is trying to be Carmen. Regina denies that, doesn’t want to be Carmen. Then she says she felt awful afterwards because there was nothing on his side. She opened up her heart to him and got nothing in return, not a caress, nothing. Then she asks Maria about Sergio. Maria says sometimes she dreams of being with Sergio, having a real family. Regina cries, about her problem.

     Raquel talks to her boss about Mariano, doesn’t know what to make of him. Sometimes when they are together, he seems to disappear, doesn’t know if it is because her can’t forget his wife or what. Then there are the personality changes. She assures her friend that he hasn’t hit her or anything, but there is something akin to verbal abuse [or something like that].

     Gonzalo visits Sergio at the construction site, invites him to breakfast. Sergio asks about the baby, if it is a boy or a girl. Gonalo says he doesn’t know, doesn’t think Maria would want him to say, then shows Sergio a picture of the sonagram. Sergio asks him to intercede with Maria, wants to be with her, share the pregnancy. Gonzalo says he is just her father, can’t control her heart.

     Marlen is really shaky, Mina is worried about her.

     Lucia talks with Carmen in the hotel about the work, then about Javier. Lucia confesses she can’t stop thinking of him, can’t believe he is a monster. Carmen tells her she has to because he is a monster. As she walks away from the hotel, Javier gets out of a car and stops her. He tells her to get into his car or the police will get him (a police car is driving bad). He threatens to turns himself in if she doesn’t go with him. She hesitates, then does. 

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     7/3/03 - Javier takes Lucia to his hideout. She asks why he brought her here. He tells her that he wants her to know the truth. His parents aren’t dead. His brother died in a car accident; he was the driver. His parents couldn’t look at him afterwards. But, he tells her, his love is real. He promises that he will disappear from her life. Then he kisses her and she kisses him back. They make love. Afterwards, as he kisses her body, he repeats that his love is not a lie. They make love again. When she wakes up, he is gone and there is a rose by her side.    She goes to her father but doesn’t say much, except that she will need his help.

     Javier tells Niño that he has seen Lucia for the last time, considers his love for her una mala broma de destino. But when Niño begs him to leave the country, he says he can’t, not with the threat to Lucia from Mariano. Niño tells Javier he will stay with him.

     Mina visits Manuel, tells him she wants to file charges against the men who beat her and Marlenup. He warns her it will be dangerous (and a colleague tells him later that a prostitute’s charges are worthless). He calls in a police artist who draws up pictures from her description.

     Carmen visits Mateo, introduces herself. They sit down. She tells him how she and her family reacted when they learned of Mina’s “profession”, how they rejected her. But now, she thinks all that matters is her love for her daughter. She thanks him for the article he wrote. He tells her that he cares for Mina. She asks for his help, wants to protect Mina from those men. Mateo says the police won’t help, but he tells her of a radio program a friend runs (not one of those TV “talk” shows) where people present problems and ask for solutions. They may not be able to punish the men, but by publicizing what they are doing, they may be able to stop them. She has never done such a thing, is a bit nervous, but agrees.

     After Carmen leaves his apartment, she runs into Camilo and talks to him, mentions her concern about the men who beat up Mina. Camilo promises that he will get them. She asks him why he always thinks that violence is the answer. She asks him why he doesn’t get a good job, isn’t he ashamed of robbing cars for a living? He tells her that to him stealing is just another job, but it pays more than the 100 pesos/day that Sergio is getting for back-breaking work. He says he doesn’t mind working hard, but he wants to be adequately compensated. She tries to encourage to do better, be better. He tells her he doesn’t think he can change. She tells him they love him and leaves, sadly.

     At the construction site, Sergio shows Don Cuco the songram of his baby. Then his boss tells him he can’t have the other job he wanted, because of his criminal past. He can, however, keep this job and the room. Sergio shows him the sonagram, wants his child to be proud of him. Maria appears, some yards behind him, watches him.

     Camilo goes into the apartment and find Marlen about to leave. He grabs her purse and sees the jewelry she’s stolen. He grabs her, carries her (kicking and fighting) to the bedroom. She calls him names (killer, etc.). Then she apolgoizes. She says “estoy muy mal”. Camilo tells her they were made for each other. She tells him he can’t love her. he says that he can’t not love her.

     Lucia goes to Manuel’s office, tells him that he has destroyed his life. He asks her to put herself in his place for a minute. He fell in love with her almost as soon as he met her, and all the time he knew she would hate him when she learned the truth. He goes to her, tells her that he is going to kiss her and does.

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     7/4/04 - She asks him why he kissed her. He tells her he loves her. He says he understands how she feels, he was her first love. But he tells her that he put her life in danger and that is not love. She asks him not to talk of love because that would mean that she had forgot and she hasn’t.

     Gonzalo, Quique and Carmen eat together. Carmen tells Gonzalo about meeting Mateo, the radio program. Gonzalo says he saw Sergio at the construction site, is working very hard, seems to be maturing, admits that he gave Sergio a copy of the sonagram. Gonzalo suggests that they continue to let Sergio prove himself to himself. Quique returns to the table.

     Lucia comes to Gonzalo’s house, doesn’t seem well. Lucia tells her mother that she saw Javier, couldn’t say no. She swears she won’t return to him, they said goobye, he said he wouldn’t see her again, but she doesn’t know what to do. Carmen promises it will hurt less day by day. They put her to bed. Gonzalo promises to talk with Manuel.

     Mina and Camilo talk. He tells her he doesn’t know what to do, this is the first time he’s felt like this, doesn’t know what to do. Mateo comes in, says he has writer’s block, need advice, convinces Mina to come to his apartment.

     Camilo goes into Marlen’s bedroom, talks quietly with her. She had a nightmare. She asks him if he was serious about love. He asks her if she was serious when she said she hated him. She says she’s over that, isn’t used to somebody caring for her. Camilo says he thinks they are afraid of being happy. They hold each other.

     After making love, Mariano tells Raquel he has the urge to take a walk, alone, needs to think. She tells him she is learning to understand him, loves him.

     Mateo and Mina talk. When she gets up to leave, he suggests dinner. He tells her he likes her. She says he likes her knowing what she does. He tells her he’s known since he met her. She laughs. He tells her she’s made him see things from a different angle. They tease each other, end up kissing. Then she pulls away. She says she won’t collect for the kiss, but he still owes her money.

     Mina goes back to her apartment, doesn’t answer Camilo’s question if she helped him. Before she goes to bed. Camilo tells her that Mateo is a good guy. Camilo takes Marlen tea. She tells him to lie down on the bed, as friends. Camilo asks Marlen if she feels nothing for him. Marlen tells him of course she loves him, adores him, he is her only, her best friend. He asks if the kiss meant nothing. She tells him it’s been 6-7 years since she kissed somebody with love. They share a gentle kiss. Marlen tells him the idea of falling in love terrifies her. She says she doesn’t want to fall in love because if she does, she will flee and he will suffer and she doesn’t want him to suffer. She snuggles down next to him, asks if they can’t just snuggle, not do anything. He says “as if they were married”? She says yes, married for 25 years. She tells him it is better asi.

     In the morning, Mina finds them in bed together, lying like spoons, hand in hand.

     Enrique calls Mina, asks how she is, how her neck is. Enrique asks if he can visit her, wants to talk things out with her. She makes a date with him for noon.

     Mateo  knocks at the door, says he just wanted to see her, kisses her on the cheek, leaves. She smiles.

     Enrique visits Lucia who is in bed. Lucia says she is studying, Regina has been very good with her. He tells her that he just talked with Mina. Lucia says that makes her happy. He tells her he feels so awfu. She tries to comfort him. He hasn’t been able to find work. Lucia tells him that she is going to work so he needn’t worry. He tells her he wants to win back the love of his children, in spite of all his errors, they are the most important people in his life. He tells her he wants to fall in love again, tells her to do the same.

     Gonzalo visits Manuel, asks how come Javier can come and go as he pleases. Manuel tells him that Javier is a smart man. Manuel tells him that he has personal and professional reasons for getting Javier. Gonzalo says he thought that Manuel is in love with Lucia, knows that Javier hasn’t hurt Lucia yet but if he doesn’t change his plans Lucia is in danger. Gonzalo says that if he wanted to protect Lucia, he has failed so far.

     Lucia gets a package, a wedding ring and a not: Eres libre. Te amo.

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     El Universal, 9/17/00: Carmen visita a Mateo y le pide que hablen de su hija Mina. Sergio va a ver a María y le regala ropa para el bebé. Mina se encuentra con los hombres que la golpearon. Javi pide a Carmen que acepte hablar con él acerca de Lucía. Raquel se asusta al escuchar unos casetes con la voz de Elena. Sergio está desesperado porque María lo rechazó. Javi entrega a Carmen las pruebas contra Mariano y le pide que cuide a Lucía. Mina encuentra a Marlene prostituyéndose. Lucía le comenta a Manuel que soñó a Javi bañado en sangre. Carmen va con Mateo a un programa de radio para hablar sobre prostitución

     Diario de Yucatan, 9/17/00: Mina asiste a la conferencia de Mateo y confiesa que ella es prostituta y que si no fuera por Mateo estaría muerta. Enrique habla con Regina, le agradece todo lo que hizo por él, pero que su relación no es posible porque no está enamorado de ella. Marlene intenta hacer tratos con un tipo que vende droga, llega Camilo y lo amenaza con una pistola. Marlene se molesta mucho y quiere ir tras el hombre, pero Camilo no la deja. Sergio le dice a Gonzalo que ama a María y que se dio cuenta muy tarde. Javi va a buscar a Lucía y le pide una oportunidad para hablar de algo muy importante. Ella accede. Carmen visita a Mateo, él se queda muy sorprendido; en tanto, Mina va con Manuel, pues está dispuesta a denunciar a quienes la agredieron. Cuando Camilo llega al departamento encuentra muy mal a Marlene, quien pide ayuda

     TV Azteca, 9/18-22/00:  Marlene está desquiciada y busca a los narcotraficantes afuera de una escuela. Mina se encuentra con los hombres que la golpearon, la buscan para vengarse por haberlos denunciado, pero sorpresivamente llega Camilo, Enrique y Mateo para defenderla. Más tarde, Enrique le agradece a Mateo que la defendiera a pesar de ser una prostituta. Sergio está desesperado porque María lo volvió a rechazar, aunque Gonzalo ahora sí cree que él tiene toda la disposición de cambiar. Mina encuentra a Marlene en una esquina prostituyéndose porque está desesperada por conseguir dinero y comprar droga, Mina trata de convencerla para que entre a una clínica de desintoxicación. Lucía le comenta a Manuel que soñó a Javi bañado en sangre, éste le advierte que su vida está en peligro, pero él se encargará de protegerla. Carmen acude con Mateo a un programa de radio para hablar sobre la prostitución, Mina la escucha y llama para pedirle perdón por el daño que le ha hecho a la familia. Al salir de la estación de radio, Carmen vuelve a sentirse mal, Mateo la lleva al médico y éste le dice que tal vez está embarazada.

     USA, 7/7-11/03:

     La Opinión, 7/13/03 Sólo telenovela [resúmenes de la semana 7/7-11/03]  Laura M. López   TODO POR AMOR  KAZA Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  Marlene está muy desesperada por la falta de la droga. Ella no tiene dinero para comprarla porque como no ha podido trabajar debido a los golpes que recibió de unos tipos defensores de la moral.  El hombre que se la vende ya no le quiere dar más hasta que no le pague lo que le debe. Tampoco Amalia le quiere adelantar ningún dinero, es más, la mujer le dice que tiene que desocupar el departamento.  Marlene se pone histérica y comienza a insultarla. Amalia la echa de la oficina y le recuerda que sólo tiene un mes para buscar otro lugar a donde irse, además de que ya no tiene trabajo con ella.  Camilo ya le declaró su amor a Marlene y le aconseja se quite de esa vida y que entre los dos pueden comenzar una nueva. Ella se burla y le dice que no puede ser.  Mina por su parte acepta que Mateo le hable de amor pero no se compromete porque piensa que una persona tan famosa y educada no puede fijarse en una prostituta.  Sin embargo, a Mateo es lo que menos le preocupa, al contrario, después que Mina y Marlene tuvieron el problema con los defensores de la moral, él escribió un artículo que le ganó la simpatía de cientos de mujeres que trabajan en esa profesión.  Cuando Mateo conoce a Carmen y hablan de Mina, él siente mucha admiración y le sugiere acepte participar en un programa de discusiones en la radio.  Al principio Carmen estaba muy nerviosa, pero con el apoyo moral de todos sus amigos, sus hijos y Gonzalo, Carmen salió avante el día de la entrevista, además de las numerosas llamadas que se recibieron.  Sin embargo, la que más le gustó fue la de Mina, quien al aire le dio las gracias por su apoyo y que también la quería mucho. Mateo le dice a Carmen que al menos por un tiempo Mina y Marlene no serían atacadas de nuevo.  También Iriarte hacía su parte para encontrar a quienes golpearon a las muchachas distribuyendo volantes con retratos hablados de ellos en distintas partes de la ciudad.  Poco después Iriarte y Javier volverían a encontrarse frente a frente, aunque en este caso en una situación muy distinta. El joven policía creyó que ése sería el último día de su vida. Miró en Javier la decisión de acabar con él.  Sin embargo no lo hizo. Javier le dijo que lo quería vivo, pues ahora sí estaba convencido de que amaba a Lucía y por ella era capaz de morir. Iriarte no sabía exactamente los planes de Javier.  Mariano en tanto, aunque vivía con Raquel, Elena siempre estaba ahí. Cualquier cosa se la recordaba y perdía noción del lugar momentáneamente.  Por otro lado, mientras Regina le confesaba a María que no podía olvidarse de Enrique, Carmen recibía una noticia ... ¡estaba embarazada! Al principio ella y Gonzalo se pusieron a analizar lo que representaba tener un hijo a esa edad.  Llegaron a la conclusión que era un riesgo para ella por la edad y para él puesto que ya no tendrían mucho tiempo ni paciencia para disfrutarlo.  Cuando por fin decidieron que lo tendrían... ella tuvo que ser operada de emergencia porque el feto se había desarrollado fuera de la matriz.  A pesar de que Gonzalo había hablado con María de que Sergio estaba intentando cambiar por su hijo y que trabajaba muy duro, aun así María rechazó cualquier tipo de ayuda de Sergio.

     www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 07 al 11 de julio CAPITULO 172  Marlene sale al ver a Camilo dormido. Sergio trata de hablar con María y darle lo que tiene para el bebé pero ella lo despide. Carmen se siente mal, Regina le pide la vea un doctor. Javier llama a Carmen y acuerdan verse. Marlene pide droga al Chicarcas que se la niega. Enrique defiende a Mina de dos hombres que la golpean tratando de llevársela. Camilo y Mateo llegan a ayudarlos. Lucía regresa a Javier el anillo y le exige el divorcio. Él asegura no volverán a verse. Lucía le grita se puso el dispositivo para no tener un hijo suyo. Enrique insiste a Mina no se exponga y cambie de vida. Marlene pide dinero a Amalia y la culpa de lo que le pasó. Amalia le pide desocupe el departamento pues necesita chicas jóvenes y ella ya no lo es. Carmen advierte a Javier no haga más daño a Lucía y se aleje.  CAPITULO 173  Mariano vigila la casa de Lucía esperando llegue Javier a buscarla. Marlene busca clientes en la calle. Raquel espera a Mariano, pone un casete que es una grabación de conversaciones de Helena. Javier y el Niño sorprenden a Manuel. Sergio platica a Gonzalo lo sucedido con María que no cree haya cambiado, éste le aconseja no se rinda y cambie por él no por los demás. Camilo encuentra a Marlene drogándose, le dice la ama. Mateo avisa a Carmen el programa de radio es al día siguiente. Gonzalo le anima a ir a hablar a Mina. Mina discute con Marlene por lo que hizo, ésta reconoce necesita la droga pero quiere curarse. Javier amenaza a Manuel con matarlo, le pregunta si ama a Lucía, éste acepta la adora. Javier lo dejará con vida para que cuide a Lucía pues él se irá.  CAPITULO 174  El "Niño" deja a Manuel un disquete con los nombres e información sobre Mariano. Manuel platica a Onésimo, Javier lo dejó con vida para que cuide a Lucía. Mariano propone a Raquel unas vacaciones y dejar a Toñito con Enrique. Lucía rechaza la protección de Manuel. Mateo acompaña a Carmen en la entrevista, los conservadores se muestran intransigentes en esta. Mina llama al programa para dar las gracias a Carmen. Onésimo trata de convencer a Manuel se aleje de Lucía. Javier llama a Manuel, la llamada la escucha Onésimo también, lo invita a un espectáculo para el día siguiente. Mateo brinda con Mina por Carmen. Esther tranquiliza a Lucía que cree Javier está en peligro. Gonzalo acompaña a Carmen con la doctora, ésta les anuncia Carmen está embarazada.  CAPITULO 175  Carmen y Gonzalo se impresionan ante la noticia de ser padres, la doctora le pide se haga una serie de estudios por ser embarazo de alto riesgo. Amalia llega al departamento. para correr a Marlene, Mateo se presenta con Amalia pues quiere hablar con una mujer como ella para su próxima novela, ella acepta. Carmen y Gonzalo hablan de los pros y contras de ser padres, pero les entusiasma la idea. Esther dice a Carmen le preocupa esté embarazada, pero Martha le anima. Mina visita a Carmen para darle las gracias por lo que habló en el programa de radio. Carmen se siente mal. La doctora avisa debe operarla pues hay un problema en el embarazo. Carmen llora por no poder tener un hijo de Gonzalo. Javier llama a Mariano y a Manuel para encontrarse.  CAPITULO 176  Carmen y Gonzalo platican a Mina el embarazo malogrado. Mina le dice cuánto la quiere y trata de consolarla. Regina pregunta a Álvaro de Mina pero él se niega a hablar y le pide no mortifique a Carmen con ese asunto. Mariano celoso pues Raquel lleva a Toñito a ver a Enrique. Marlene dice a Sergio quiere rehabilitarse pero necesita la ayuda de Camilo. Lucía pregunta a Manuel por Javier pues siente está en peligro. Manuel le asegura la cuidará de los enemigos de Javier. Lucía pide su auto a Esther. Carmen sale bien de la cirugía. Mariano llega fuertemente custodiado. Javier espera cubierto de explosivos. Habla de los asesinatos que ha cometido Mariano a Onésimo y Manuel. Lucía llega desesperada al ver a Javier entrar a la cabaña que estalla, Manuel la detiene.

     USA, 7/7/03 - Sergio visits Maria, shows her the presents for the baby, tells her that he loves her. She rejects him and the presents, tells him that she doesn’t love him.

     Carmen goes to Mina’s apartment, finds Camilo there, demands to know where Javi is. Camilo says he doesn’t know.

     Marlen leaves the apartment, goes to her dealer. He won’t accept more credit, refuses paymen in sex.

     Lucia visits Javier, returns the ring, tells him it is meaningless. She wants a divorce. He tells her he will sign whatever papers are necessary, promises to go away. She tells him that she has been using contraceptives since she began to doubt him, didn’t want a child under those circumstances.

     www.telenovela-world.com {Re: Monday night - question re Lucia & Javier Author: Diana Morales (---) Date:   07-10-03 08:25 PDT

    When Lucia went to talk to Javier they were of course arguing, then Javier told Lucia that it was really hard for him to let go of his dream of having a child with Lucia. Lucia then told him that she had a "dispositivo" some kind of birth control, so that they never would have had a kid. She said that as soon as she suspected about him she went to get that done, and that she never would have forgiven herself if she would have brought a child from Javier into this world. Lucia later on confesses to her cousin that maybe Javier was hoping to get her pregnant from the last time that they slept together when they said goodbye. No matter how much I try to see Javier as a bad guy I can't stop hoping and crossing my fingers for them to get back together. Hope this helped you!  Diana]

    Mariano gives Raquel presents for her son and herself. Marisol and Francisco have a snack together, talk again with the deaf woman.

     Marlen asks Amalia for a loan. But Amalia reminds her how much she already owes, cancels the existing debt but fires her and tells her to leave the apartment. She also tells her that she is too old.

     Regina talks with Carmen and Ester, need more time to fix things. Carmen suffers a severe hot flash.

     Javier calls Carmen.

     Mina is attacked again outside her building. Mateo, Enrique and Camilo all defend her. Enrique is slightly hurt. Mateo talks with him, tells him that he loves and respects Mina, knows it is different for a father.  Enrique again asks Mina to stop, for her own safety.

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     USA, 7/8/03 - Marlen sells herself on the street, has trouble because of her face, finally finds a john.

     Carmen is embarassed when Gonzalo suggests she should see a doctor, that it is probably menopause. He tells her it is a word like any other word, to pretend they’d been married 20 years. She says that’s the problem, they haven’t. He assures her that she has filled her quota of children for the world. He teases her by saying they can always discuss his prostate.

     Manuel sits alone on a bench. Javier and Niño come up behind him. Javier puts a gun to his head. But Niño beats him up, drags him away. 

     Mariano, on a stakeout of some kind, calls Raquel to say he will be working for another 2 hours or so. Raquel pulls out a cassette, puts in another. It’s a tape of Helena.

     Quique reads about menopause with Gonzalo. Carmen finds the two “men” talking. The two adults try to explain that it isn’t an illness but can cause problems. Then Quique asks about sex. Luckily the doorbell rings. It is Sergio. Sergio says he came there to talk with Gonzalo. He tells Gonzalo that Maria kicked him out. Gonzalo asks if he was surprised, if a few presents and apologies would suffice? Gonzalo tries to explain that he can’t wipe out 24 years in one week. Gonzalo tells him that neither Maria nor the child can be his reason for doing what he is doing. He has to act for himself, must accept that he may not get back Maria and his child. When Sergio starts to walk out, Gonzalo tells him not to be a coward, not to give up at the first failure. Carmen hears Sergio ask Gonzalo how long he will have to pay for what he did. Gonzalo tells him he has to fight not for others but for himself.

     Marlen makes enought to buy some cocaine. Camilo sees her enduring the pain of snorting cocaine into her broken nose. She asks him if he is there to save her. He tells her to do what she wants. She answers “así es”. He tells her that he loves her, walks away, gets on his cycle.

     Carmen and Gonzalo talk, both are afraid that Maria’s rejection may make Sergio think it isn’t worth the effort. Gonzalo says he will talk with Maria. Then Carmen feels a pain; Gonzalo insists that she see a doctor. Mateo calls. He tells her the radio program is tomorrow or never. Carmen tells Gonzalo. He offers to go with her. She admits to him that she still hasn’t gotten over her prejudices and tomorrow will have to talk with strangers.

     Camilo visits Sergio. They talk of Maria and Marlen.

     Mina can’t believe what Marlen did. Marlen says she needs the money to pay her dealer. She owes a lot, has to pay. Marlen starts to bleed again from her nose. Marlen says she can’t control it.

     Lucia has a nightmare, her with blood on her hands, a prone but bleeding Javier. Elsewhere Manuel asks Javier how it will be, a bullet? Javier says it is a good question, how should a man like he kill the person he most hates in the world. They seem to be on/near a railway. Javier discusses a way to bleed a person slowly to death, can take 8-10 hours. Javier cocks his gun, asks Manuel if he loves Lucia. Manuel doesn’t answer. Javier pistol-whips him, asks again, kicks him, asks again. Javier tells him that he needs him because he is the only other person willing to die to protect Lucia.

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     USA, 7/903 - Nino gives Manuel a diskette with proof against Mariano, all the people who could hurt Lucia, also evidence against him in the death of his wife. They leave Manuel crying on the railway tracks. Later, Onesimo finds him sitting on a curb. Manuel tells Onésimo that Javier could have killed him but didn’t, only because Javier believes he is the only other person in the world who would give his life for Lucia.

     In his darkroom, Gonzalo explains scale to Quique. Gonzalo tells him that if he had had a son, he would have liked him to be like Quique. Quique says there’s not problem, Gonzalo has him.

     Carmen talks with Ester and Marta about the upcoming radio show. Carmen is very nervous.

     At breakfast, Mariano suggests a vacation to Raquel: New York, Buenos Aires, wherever.

     Mina, minus the “neck collar” but now with her arm in a sling talks with Mateo about the radio show.  Marlen joins them briefly, hopes that Camilo never returns.

     Sergio gets into trouble for letting Camilo spend the night with him in his “room”. Sergio returns the baby clothes, says the mother isn’t interested.

     In his hotel, Gonzalo talks with Maria who doesn’t understand why he defends Sergio. Gonzalo tells her she has a right to decide for herself but not for her child, asks her to think about it.

     Lucia arrives at the hotel late, finds Manuel waiting for her. He tells her that her life is in danger. She doesn’t believe him.

     Mateo goes with Carmen to the radio station. Gonzalo joins them just as Mateo is giving her a drink from a flask to calm her down. Mateo and Carmen are on one side, two moralists (a man and a woman) on the other side. Enrique and Francisco listen in his home. At the hotel, all the employees listen. Even Sergio’s fellow workers listen. Mina and Marlen listen. Mateo says that prostitutes don’t lose their rights because of what they do. The male moralist says those women live in an apartment house with decent families. Mateo says they aren’t plying their trade in the doorway, the halls, etc. Carmen talks about her daughter, is accused of being proud that her daughter is a prostitute, or of not caring. Carmen denies both charges, says she worries about her daughter, but doesn’t believe her daughter deserves to be rejected or, worse, beaten. The woman tells Carmen she would help her daughter find other work if she really loved her daughter. Carmen says one can’t force others to act one way or another, but has accepted that her daughter deserves respect for being a human being, has a right to make her own choices. The announcer takes two calls, one against her and one from her daughter. Mina thanks her mother for her support, says that she loves her. Carmen says that she loves her. Mina hangs up. Carmen says she can’t understand people who consider themselves to be moral can beat up innocent women. In the hotel, Regina asks her employees to go back to work. Afterwards, Mateo tells Carmen he is sure it will be hard to that group to hurt Mina again. [I’m not sure why.]

     At the hotel, Ester tells Lucia that she hopes the program will help Mina change her profession. Lucia tells her about her nightmare (Javier with bloody hands), bad premonitions. Ester tells her it is natural in her situation.

     Manuel admits to Onésimo that he went to see Lucia, tells him that Lucia told him Javier wouldn’t have left her if she was in danger. Then he gets a call from Javier who asks him how his face is, invites him to an “espectaculo” tomorrow.

     In Mina’s apartment, Mateo pours champagne, toasts Mina’s mother. He tells her he really likes her mother.

     Gonzalo goes with Carmen to the doctor. She is pregnant!

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     7/10/03 - The doctor tells Carmen it will be a high-risk pregnancy. They need to do a lot of tests to determine the risk to her, the health of the fetus, etc. The doctor tells her an abortion would be permitted in those cases. She also wants to perform other tests. Carmen tells Gonzalo she doesn’t know how to react. They decide not to tell anybody yet. She tells him they have to talk about whether or not they want a child, given their age, the risks. They talk about the difficulties. He finally tells her he wonders why, given all the problems, he feels so happy. They hug, talk about what it would be like to have a baby to care for again.

     Lucia is distracted during a meeting with Regina. Regina tries to be empathetic, in her clumsy way.

     Mina and Mateo make dinner. Amalia knocks, barges in, goes into Marlen’s room. Mina and Mateo hear them arguing. Amalia tells Marlen to leave the apartment at once; another girl will be arriving within a week. Mateo introduces himself. After a minute, Amalia recognizes him. He tells her that he wants to interview her, would help him with a character in his novel. He talks about Hollywood, Sigourney Weaver. Mateo takes her to his apartment. Mina tells Marlen they can get another apartment. 

     Mateo tells her she’s given him enough stories for five novels, will dedicate it to her. She says that’s a bit much. She asks him about his friendship with Mina and Marlen, tells her that he loves them. He says they’re good people, that Marlen has spoken well of her. He asks her to think a bit, shows her the picture of his grandmother.

     Gonzalo, Carmen and Quique make dinner. Quique asks Gonzalo if he had brothers, learns he was an only child, was very spoiled. Marta and Ester arrive. Carmen gives them the news. They don’t know what to say.

     Mateo sends a paper airplane from his window into Marlen’s window, sets up a  paper cup “phone line”. Then Mina comes in and takese over her end of the “phone”. She does a strip tease for him.

     That night, Carmen and Gonzalo discuss names for the baby.

     Mina eats with Carmen and Gonzalo, thanks her mother again for the radio show.

     The press attack Mariano when he leaves his house. They have lots of questions. Mariano says he is as surprised as anybody else about the background of Javier.

     Javier calls Mariano, practically demands to see him. Mariano tells him that he takes orders from nobody. Mariano threatens Lucia. Javier tells him that is very cowardly. He makes an appointment to see Mariano, says he can bring whom he wants.

     Carmen and Gonzalo see the doctor. She is afraid she’ll lose the baby. The doctor tells them it is a fallopian tube pregnancy, there is no choice but to interrupt the pregnancy. Carmen cries.

     Javier calls Manuel, gives him a time and place. Javier and Niño make plans.

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     USA, 7/11/03 - Mateo and Mina visit Carmen in the hospital, learn what has happened. 

     Onésimo tells Manuel to call Javier and ask permission for him to come along. Then Lucia arrives, asks about Javi. She tells Manuel that she dreamed Javi was dead. Manuel promises to tell her if he hears anything. She thanks him, he thanks her for thanking him. He warns her again that she is in danger because she is Javi’s Achilles heel, that’s why he intends to protect her.

     Javi asks Nino why he stayed. Nino says he had no other offers of employment. Finally, he says he has the instinct to protect, to take care of. The two embrace.  And wait.  Nino tries to convince Javi to leave.

     Regina asks Alvaro if he knew that Mina was a prostitute. He says yes. She asks him for how long. He refuses to answer, says it is a private matter. She demands to know when and how he found out. He refuses again. She says “que horror”, wonders how Carmen and Enrique could have produced such....  She tells him she has to talk with Carmen; he asks her not to.

     Mariano is angry when Raquel gets ready to take her son to see her father. She knows he is jealous, tries to reassure him.

     Mina and Gonzalo give Carmen a kiss as she is wheeled into surgery. Gonzalo tells Mina the mixed feelings they had when they got the news, the plans they had started to make, knows it won’t be easy for Carmen.

     Sergio goes to Mina’s apartment. Marlen tells him Camilo hasn’t been there for 2 days, they argued, he left. Sergio says he knows, Camilo was with him, tells Marlen he was suffering. Marlen tells him she is trying to kick the habit. She asks him to tell Camilo she is trying. Sergio tells her that Camilo loves her, doesn’t know how to help her.

     Javier “prepares for battle”: bullet-proof vest, gun, wedding band. Mariano and Chente prepare.

     Raquel and Enrique talk while their son plays.

     Maria plays with Quique. He knows that she and Sergio won’t be together, but he still is going to be the baby’s uncle, can teach him. They make a deal that he can. He asks if his mother made up an excuse for her to psychoanalyze him. She says no, that Carmen couldn’t reach his sisters.

     Carmen’s surgery is a success. Mina goes to her. Gonzalo and Mateo talk briefly about Mina; Gonzalo is pleased by Mateo’s relationship with her. Carmen, still coming out of anesthesia, says “Lucia” over and over again. Meanwhile, a distressed Lucia is asking Ester to loan her her car. Ester is reluctant but gives in.

     Mariano and his men prepare, drive up to the cabin in two cars. They find Javier waiting, alone. He tells Mariano that the fundamental problem isn’t Lucia. Javier holds up a detonator, says all he has to do is push the button and they will all go up, challenges Mariano to fire. Then the police arrive, in force. Mariano’s men split, some aiming at Javier, some at the police. Manuel asks Javier what he wants. Javier says that he just wants to say goodbye to some friends and provide proof to put Mariano in jail. Javier moves toward Mariano, challenges him to shoot again, says it is better than going to jail for murder, for killing his associate, then his wife. Mariano puts his gun to Javier’s nose. Javier tells him to shoot. Manuel tells Mariano to lower the gun. Javier turns around and goes back to the cabin. Then Lucia dashes out of her car, tries to get to Javier. Manuel grabs her, pulls her back screaming. Javier goes into the cabin. All the men pull back. The cabin blows up into smithereens. Lucia screams as Manuel protects her behind a car. She runs away from him, heads toward the flames. Manuel has to grab her and hold her.

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     El Universal, 9/24/00: El médico avisa a Carmen que su embarazo es de alto riesgo. Amalia descubre que Marlene es drogadicta. Mariano invita a Raquel a viajar. La prensa acorrala a Mariano para que explique su relación con el Javi. Mina y Mateo se enteran del embarazo de Carmen. Javi enfrenta a Mariano. Mateo confiesa a Gonzalo que está enamorado de Mina. Mariano organiza a sus hombres para encontrarse con el Javi en una cabaña. Manuel y Lucía encuentran el cadáver del Javi. Raquel sospecha que Mariano tiene algo que ver. Chente le aconseja a Mariano que se vaya del país. Carmen sale bien de la operación.

     Diario de Yucatan, 9/24/00: El médico avisa a Carmen que su embarazo es de alto riesgo. Ella y Gonzalo deciden dar la noticia a sus hijoscuando se aseguren que todo saldrá bien.Amalia descubre que Marlene se droga y le pide desocupar el departamento. Mariano invita a Raquel a viajar, pero con la condición deque no vaya Toñito.La prensa acorrala a Mariano para que explique su relación con Javi.El médico informa a Carmen que su embarazo es extrauterino y tendrán que operarla inmediatamente. Mina y Mateo se enteran delembarazo de Carmen.Javi decide enfrentarse a Mariano. Enrique se enoja con Raquel al saber que ella se va de viaje y deja a Toñito.Mateo confiesa a Gonzalo que está enamorado de Mina. Mariano organiza a sus hombres para encontrarse con Javi en una cabaña.Mientras, Manuel y la policía, enterados de la cita, realizan un operación y Lucía se les une. Al llegar a la cabaña, sólo encuentran elcadáver de Javi.Carmen sale bien de la operación. La policía detiene a Mariano. Raquel comenta a Déborah que después de hablar con Lucía, está seguraque Mariano tiene que ver con la muerte de Javi. Al funeral sólo va Manuel.

     TV Azteca, 9/25-29/00: El médico avisa a Carmen que su embarazo es de alto riesgo. Ella y Gonzalo deciden que les darán a sus hijos la noticia hasta que se aseguren que todo saldrá bien. Amalia descubre que Marlene es una drogadicta por lo que le pide desocupar el departamento. Mariano invita a Raquel a viajar, pero con la condición de que no vaya Toñito. La prensa acorrala a Mariano para que explique cuál es su relación con el Javi. El médico le informa a Carmen que su embarazo es extrauterino y tendrán que operarla inmediatamente. Mina y Mateo se enteran del embarazo de Carmen. Javi decide enfrentar a Mariano. Enrique se enoja con Raquel al saber que ella se va de viaje y deja a Toñito. Mateo le confiesa a Gonzalo que está enamorado de Mina. Mariano organiza a sus hombres para encontrarse con él y Javi en una cabaña. Mientras, Manuel y la policía, ya enterados de la famosa cita, realizan un operativo y Lucía se les une. Al llegar a la cabaña sólo encuentra el cadáver de Javi. Enrique y Francisco saben de la muerte de Javi por la televisión. Manuel avisa a la familia que Lucía está con él y fuera de peligro. Raquel sospecha que Mariano tiene algo que ver, ella le pide que le explique, pero él no le dice nada. Mientras, Chente le aconseja a Mariano que se vaya del país hasta que todo se tranquilice, pero él no quiere dejar a Raquel con Enrique. Carmen sale bien de la operación. La policía detiene a Mariano. Raquel le comenta a Débora que después de hablar con Lucía, está segura de que Mariano tiene que ver con la muerte de Javi. Al funeral de éste sólo va Manuel.

     El Universal, 10/1/00: Mariano queda en libertad y cuando llega a su casa, Raquel le pide una explicación de las grabaciones que encontró con la voz de Elena. Mina escucha cuando Mateo le confiesa a Carmen que ama a su hija. Mateo se enoja con Mina y la llama egoísta. Esther le avisa a Carmen la mala situación que pasan en el hotel. Sergio decide alejarse de María y abandona el trabajo. Lucía pide perdón a Manuel por dudar él. Mina se entera de que Mateo se irá a Barcelona y lo busca para ofrecerle disculpas. Mariano le cuenta a Raquel que Elena lo abandonó. Camilo y Marlene se dedican a robar en el supermercado. Mariano descubre que Raquel le ha mentido.

     Diario de Yucatan, 10/6/00: Mariano queda en libertad. Cuando llega a su casa Raquel le pide una explicación acerca de las grabaciones que encontró con la voz de Elena. Mina escucha cuando Mateo le confiesa a Carmen que ama a su hija, pero ésta, enojada, entra y le reclama su atrevimiento. Mateo se enoja con Mina y le dice que es una egoísta y por eso tampoco se da cuenta del amor que sienten por ella su familia y él. Esther avisa a Carmen la mala situación que pasan en el hotel, pero ella está más preocupada porque después de su operación no soporta que Gonzalo la toque. Sergio decide alejarse de María, abandona el trabajo y nadie sabe dónde está. Lucía pide perdón a Manuel por haber dudado de él. Mina se entera que Mateo se irá a Barcelona y lo busca para ofrecerle disculpas. Mariano le cuenta a Raquel que Elena lo abandonó, pero ella no le cree. Carmen intenta explicar a Gonzalo el motivo de su “molestia física”, pero sólo consigue que él se sienta ofendido y duerma en el sofá.

     TV Azteca, 10/2-6/00:  Mariano queda en libertad y cuando llega a su casa, Raquel le pide una explicación acerca de las grabaciones que encontró con la voz de Elena. Mina escucha cuando Mateo le confiesa a Carmen que ama a su hija, pero ésta, enojada, entra y le reclama su atrevimiento. Mateo se enoja con Mina y le dice que es una egoísta y por esa razón, tampoco se da cuenta del amor que le tiene su familia y que le tiene él. Esther le avisa a Carmen la mala situación que están pasando en el hotel, pero ella está más preocupada porque después de su operación, no soporta que Gonzalo la toque. Sergio decide alejarse de María, por lo que abandona el trabajo y nadie sabe en dónde está. Lucía le pide perdón a Manuel por haber dudado de él. Mina se entera de que Mateo se irá a Barcelona y lo busca para ofrecerle disculpas. Mariano le cuenta a Raquel que Elena lo abandonó, pero ella no le cree y le pide a Lucía verse a escondidas para platicar sobre Mariano. Mina decepcionada porque Mateo se irá a Barcelona, decide regresar a Santo Domingo. Camilo y Marlene no tienen dinero para comer y se dedican a robar en el supermercado. Mariano descubre que Raquel le ha mentido y la amenaza. Por otra parte, Manuel le advierte a Mariano que no se acerque a Lucía. Carmen intenta explicar a Gonzalo el motivo de su molestia física, pero sólo consigue que él se sienta ofendido y duerma en el sofá. Mina acepta estar enamorada de un imposible: Mateo. Mientras, Lucía sale con Manuel y sin pensarlo, se besan

     USA, 7/14-18/03:

          La Opinión, 7/20/03 [Resumen de 7/14-18/03] Sólo telenovelas  Laura M. López  TODO POR AMOR  KAZA Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  Lucía nunca podrá olvidar el momento ni cómo murió Javier. La explosión fue terrible y eso quedaría grabada para siempre en su memoria. Ella quiso morir con él, pero Iriarte se lo impidió.  El la acompañó hasta el departamento de Javier y no la dejó ni un momento sola, tal como Javier se lo pidió, que si la amaba como él, siempre tendría que estar a su lado.  Cuando Enrique, Gonzalo y Carmen se dieron cuenta de la noticia, se preocuparon mucho porque no sabían nada de Lucía. Carmen se puso más nerviosa cuando Esther le dijo que la muchacha le había pedido el coche.  Finalmente Manuel se puso en contacto con Enrique a quien le prometió que tan pronto Lucía estuviera en mejores condiciones, la llevaría él mismo al departamento.  Mariano fue detenido en el lugar de los hechos puesto que tanto el comandante, como Iriarte vieron cuando apuntaba con un arma a Javier.  Sin embargo, Mariano era muy inteligente para dejar que lo relacionaran con los negocios sucios de Javier y aunque fue llevado para investigarlo, no pudieron comprobarle nada.  Pero ya pronto caería, puesto que la computadora portátil que habían recuperado de Javier con mucha información donde se comprometía muy en serio a Mariano, inexplicablemente desapareció de la misma policía.  Por otro lado, Sergio se dio por vencido y al ver que María no le daría una última oportunidad decide dejar la construcción e irse otra parte. Pero antes, se despide de lejos de su querida María, sin que ella sospeche nada.  Carmen también se sorprende de que Sergio se haya ido sin decirle nada y cuando el ingeniero le comenta que lo vio como un poco preocupado, entonces Gonzalo le dice lo que habló con él.  Raquel en tanto, le pregunta a Mariano el porqué conserva casetes grabados con conversaciones de Elena. Mariano le dice que eso no tiene importancia, que lo que importa ahora es que ella es su mujer y la ama.  Raquel no está muy convencida de eso como tampoco lo está de que no sabe nada de los negocios sucios de Javier siendo su socio.  Mateo aprecia mucho a Carmen y la visita después que ella salió del hospital. Carmen le pregunta que si es porque está enamorado de Mina y él le dice que hay algo de eso, pero también porque la aprecia a ella.  Mina se molesta con Mateo porque le dijo a Camilo y a Marlene que se siente atraído por ella. Mina no quiere aceptarlo, pero también está enamorada.  Marlene ya está un poco mejor de los golpes, pero su adicción a la droga a veces la hace sentir desesperada, pero como ya le prometió a Camilo y a Mina que va a dejarla, hace todo lo posible por soportar la necesidad de consumirla.

     www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 14 al 18 de julio  CAPITULO 177  Lucía enloquece al presenciar la muerte de Javier. Manuel trata de llevarla con Enrique pero ella insiste en ir al departamento de Javier. Camilo platica con Sergio que espera a Mina que les dice de la operación de Carmen. Mateo avisa a Mina de las noticias sobre Javier. Sergio llama a Enrique buscando a Lucía pero éste no sabe de ella. Marlene pide a Camilo no la deje. Manuel avisa a Enrique está con Lucía. Ésta grita que odia a Javier por hacerla sentir culpable de su muerte. Onésimo detiene a Mariano que prepotente exige lo deje tranquilo. Mina cuida de Lucía. Sergio advierte a Manuel no se le olvida lo torturó y se vengará. Manuel habla con Onésimo de Lucía, éste asegura que ella no olvidará a Javier. Manuel se propone cuidarla y conquistarla.  CAPITULO 178  Mariano habla amenazando a uno de sus "amigos", pero todos le dan la espalda. Vicente insiste se vaya una temporada aunque Raquel no quiera irse con él. Onésimo y Manuel llegan con una orden de aprehensión. Carmen pregunta Sergio qué pasa, éste le platica lo sucedido a Javier. Carmen desesperada por el sufrimiento de Lucía. Débora aconseja a Raquel deje un tiempo a Mariano, le avisan éste fue detenido. Mariano niega los cargos que le hacen. Onésimo comenta a Manuel lo tendrán que dejar libre si Mariano no firma. Lucía es acosada por la prensa. Manuel avisa a Lucía se confirmó son los restos de Javier. Ella decide la policía disponga de estos. Mina habla con Mateo del secuestro de Lucía, le pide la acompañe.  CAPITULO 179  Quique cuestiona a Carmen y Gonzalo la muerte de Javier. Mateo comenta a Mina vayan a visitar a Carmen, ella le pide se vaya pues quiere descansar. Gonzalo trata de acercarse a Carmen pero ella lo rechaza. Mariano declara a los medios es inocente. Carmen explica a Gonzalo lo sucedido la afecta y necesita un espacio para calmarse, éste comprensivo acepta. Raquel exige a Mariano le explique el por qué de las grabaciones de Helena. Lucía se presenta en las exequias de Javier. Mateo nota la depresión de Carmen y trata de animarla. Mariano se justifica diciendo a Raquel que Helena lo engañaba pero ahora la ama sólo a ella. Camilo anima a Marlene a asistir al grupo de apoyo. Mina reclama a Mateo visitara a Carmen, éste le advierte ella se porta como niña necia y ya no le interesa.  CAPITULO 180  Lucía platica a Carmen fue a decirle adiós a Javier. Graciela trata de animar a Gonzalo y justifica la depresión de Carmen. Sergio busca a Gonzalo para hablar de María. Carmen preocupada dice a Esther no soporta se acerque Gonzalo, ésta le aconseja se sobreponga a la depresión. Gonzalo habla duramente a Sergio y no le tendrá lástima y salga adelante por él mismo no por María. Cuco escucha las quejas de Sergio que se cree incomprendido por todos. Gonzalo duerme en el estudio pues Carmen desea estar sola, al día siguiente se disculpa. Cuco avisa al ingeniero que Sergio se fue de la ciudad. Carmen busca a Sergio en la obra pero ya no trabaja ahí. Mina busca a Mateo pero él la evita. Informan a Onésimo la computadora de Javier desapareció.  CAPITULO 181  Regina anuncia en la junta la probabilidad cierren Casazul, reclama no le han apoyado. Carmen llama a Camilo, le pide la tenga informada si sabe algo de Sergio. Manuel se encuentra con Lucía y Quique. Graciela pregunta a Gonzalo por Carmen, éste se queja lo sigue rechazando. Manuel pide a Lucía se cuide de Mariano, ella le dice Raquel quiere platicar, él le sugiere no la vea. Mina nuevamente ofrece dinero a su padre que se niega a aceptarlo. Mateo decide aceptar el trabajo en Barcelona y Mina escucha al ir a pedirle una disculpa. Carmen cuestiona a Gonzalo que habló con Sergio, discuten pues parece lo quiere responsabilizar. Mina platica a Marlene que Mateo se va. Mariano escucha a Lucía que sugiere a Raquel platique con Manuel que es policía.

     USA, 7/14/03 - Manuel takes Lucia to the apartment. Mina helps her. Sergio warns Manuel. Raquel doubts Mariano.Gonzalo comforts Carmen after surgery.

     7/15/03 - Chente fails to convince Mariano to get on a plane and leave. Onesimo and Manuel arrive with an arrest warrant.

     Sergio visits his mother in the hospital, tells her that Javier is dead. She wants to go to Lucia, but Lucia enters the room shortly thereafter, comforts her mother. Outside, Sergio asks Lucia to forgive her for not telling her the truth about Javier.

     Raquel talks with Débora about Javier and Mariano, is sure that Mariano is innocent. Chente calls Raquel to tell her that Mariano has been arrested.

     The press surround Enrique, ask him what Javier’s widow will do. He tells them not to call her that.

     Onesimo and Manuel interrogate Mariano but get nowhere, He demands to see his lawyer, refuses to sign a confession. They have nothing to hold him on.

     Lucia talks with Mina, thinks it would have been better to have gone away with him. Mina tells her she is wrong.

Manuel arrives, tells them that Javier’s remains have been identified (teeth). They talk a bit, she cries in his arms, then pulls back, asks him to take charge of the remains. He leaves.

     Raquel talks with her friend about Mariano, doesn’t know what to do.

     Mina talks with Mateo on the  phone, doesn’t seem to know he is just next door. She tells him a bit about the kidnapping, El Senor. Then she says she’d like him to be with her, hug her, give her a kiss. A minute later, he is with her.

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     7/16/03 - Carmen explains to Quique that she was in the hospital. Mina wakes up on the sofa with Mateo. She asks him to leave. Carmen can’t get to sleep; neither can Gonzalo. When Gonzalo tries to hold her, she rejects him, says she doesn’t need affection now. Javier is buried. Manuel, Lucia, Mina are the only people at the grave. Lucia takes the ashes and pours them out on the ground. As she does so, she says she is going to be free.

     Mariano continues to confront a hostile press, insists on his innocence.

     The next morning, Gonzalo brings Carmen breakfast in bed. Then she drops a bomb on him: she wants to be alone, can’t accept his caresses, asks him to give her some time, alone.

     When Mariano gets home, Raquel asks him about the cassette. He evades the question and she doesn’t pressure him, suggests they talk about it later.

     Upstairs, Carmen looks out the window and sees Gonzalo playing with the dog.

     Mina tries, unsuccessfully, to cheer up Lucia. Enrique wakes up, joins them for breakfast, kisses both of them. Lucia calls her mother who says she wouldn’t be good company but agrees to see her.

     Forced by Raquel, Mariano admits that he taped his wife out of jealousy, because he was afraid she was cheating on him. She tells him that Enrique cheated on her and she didn’t do such a thing. Mariano says that Raquel found out at once. Mariano tells her that he had lived with and loved his wife for many years, only suspected, wasn’t sure, went crazy with doubt. When he confronted her, she admitted it and left him. She asks him why he kept the cassettes, wonders what she is doing there if he loved his wife so much.

     Mateo talks with Carmen about Mina, confesses that he loves her but doesn’t know what to do.

     Mina arrives at the apartment to find Marlen and Camilo arguing. When Mina learns that Mateo went to see her mother, she gets angry. Mina confronts Mateo outside his door, demands to know why he went to see her mother, tells him he has no right to interfere in her life. They argue. He tells her he doesn’t need permission to talk with her mother.

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          7/17/03 - Carmen tells Lucia that all at once her life seems empty, useless. All of a sudden, the marriage, which should be a blessing, seems to be a burden. She wants to be alone. Then she apologizes to Lucia for talking about herself.

     Gonzalo tells Graciela about his problems with Carmen. Graciela defends her, the loss of a child, the situation with Sergio, Lucia. He says that he, too, feels bad about losing the baby. He tells her it is more than the rejection, thinks that Carmen is making her life too complicated. Graciela tells him to give her time. He teases her about her love life. She admits she was in love once, but it didn’t work out. He was tied to another. Sergio interrupts them. He tells Gonzalo he is about to explode. Gonzalo suggests that leaving work is not the solution, remarks that he too has a job, suggests they talk later. Sergio says he needs to talk now. Gonzalo gives him, asks him to wait 10 minutes.

     Lucia and Manuel talk together, without anger, both apologize for their behavior.

     Gonzalo and Sergio go for a drink. Gonzalo attacks Sergio’s self-pity. Sergio says “it isn’t working”, Maria won’t forgive him, etc., etc. Gonzalo tells Sergio he doesn’t want to love, he wants to be loved. Sergio doesn’t seem to be listening, doesn’t understand. Gonzalo tells Sergio to act for himself not for what he wants from others. Sergio counters that he is trying not to be selfish for the first time. Gonzalo says that’s a lie, he wants compassion, pity but won’t get it from him. He has to learn to do things for himself, out of his own convictions.

     Carmen tells Ester she doesn’t understand her feelings, can’t stand to be near Gonzalo, can’t stand his touch, his voice, feels so bad. Ester tells her to wait a bit, see a doctor.

     In bed that night, Gonzalo tells Carmen about Sergio. She tells him a bit about how she is feeling; he moves into another room, assuring her that he doesn’t mind.

     Mina says goodbye to a client, then goes into Marlen’s room and watches Mateo through the window. His head is turned away from the window, but he takes a quick look, sees her, turns back and smiles.

     The next morning, Gonzalo asks Carmen how long he must sleep alone. He tells her that he enjoys being by her side. She says she is happy to know that, also likes being by his side. Then she tells him that she is going to go to a meeting with Regina.

     Mina goes to Mateo’s apartment for aspirin. He gets some for here, asks her what she means by coming here after all the insults. He asks if she is trying to apologize, she asks if he is going to apologize to him. She walks away, without the pills. He closes the door.

     Gonzalo and Carmen stop by the construction site on the way to the hotel, learn that Sergio is no longer there. One of the men says he thinks that Sergio left town, was very depressed. Carmen tells Gonzalo she doesn’t think Sergio has friends outside the city.

     Onésimo learns that Javier’s computer has disappeared.

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          7/18/03 - Regina holds a meeting with the staff, tells them there will probably be layoffs; worse, the hotel might be closed down. Regina accuses the staff of lacking initiative. She tells them that she’s spent months on the phone with her uncle, nobody has helped her, all have been against her. Lucia offers to resign, will save money. Regina tells her they’ll talk later, tells the rest that it is likely the hotel will be closed.  After Regina leaves, Alvaro asks Ester if the situation is as bad as Regina says. Ester says no, it is worse.  After the meeting, Carmen asks Lucia if she knows anything of Sergio, isn’t at the construction site. She doesn’t.

     Carmen calls Camilo, asks him about Sergio. Camilo says he doesn’t know where he could be. After Camilo hangs up, he and Marlen argue about money. Neither has any.

     Carmen gets a huge bouquet of flowers from Gonzalo.

     Francisco and his father prepare letters of recommendations for their employees, as well as a little of their back pay. Mina visits, again offers to give him some money but Enrique stops her. Mina discovers that Francisco is working at a school for the deaf.

     Lucia picks Quique up at school. Manuel “runs into” them, tells Lucia it was just chance. He invites them to eat; Lucia says no but Quique says yes. Lucia agrees.  When Quique leaves them alone, Manuel asks Lucia if he can invite her to dinner at his house.

     Graciela joins Gonzalo at the hotel, says she learned that Casa Azul is in trouble. He tells her he’s living in the studio now. He tells her he doesn’t understand women, would have thought that she would want comforting, instead her rejection of him becomes more evident every day. He asks Graciela what he should do, move to another house. When she says that might be a good idea, he tells her that Carmen will then accuse him of not being understanding.

     Mina walks into Mateo’s apartment, hears him on the phone with Raúl, saying that he has changed his mind, wants to go now, call Barcelona and tell them he’ll be there at the end of the week. Mateo hangs up, turns, see Mina who asks if he is going to Barcelona. He says yes. She tells him she came to apologize. He apologizes, too. He tells her that she isn’t just a diversion for him, he cares about her. His phone rings, she leaves. It is his mother.

     Gonzalo goes home. Carmen is making dinner, tells him she is worried about Sergio, has called everybody. He asks her if she can do anything about it. She says no. He says she shouldn’t worry so, then. Carmen asks Gonzalo what he and Sergio talked about. He asks if she is accusing him of being responsible. She says no. He tells her he told Sergio the same thing as usual, not to be a coward, etc., but if he wants to blame somebody, she can blame him. She apologizes. And she asks him to forgive her for her behavior. He tells her that he loves her, kisses her, hopes that soon she will be back to the “old” Carmen. Later, they sit down to dinner. She tells him that if she isn’t happy, it isn’t because of him. They talk some more about their relationship. She tells him that what he gives her isn’t enough, even though she loves him. She tells him she has to live her own life, to live for herself. She tells him she loves him deeply, more than she thought she could ever love anybody. The problem is within her. He tells her he doesn’t understand, all he can see is that she has problems with her. He tells her he feels as if she has destroyed all his illusions. If he can’t make her happy, what is the point. She cries, puts her arms around him, says she can’t change how she feels but doesn’t want to lose him. She asks him to sleep with her.

     Marlen doesn’t understand why Mina got mad at Mateo for talking to her mother. Marlen talks to Mina about her and Mateo being married, having a child. Then Mina tells Marlen that Mateo is going to Spain for 2 years.

     Lucia and Raquel have lunch together. Raquel offers her condolences, then talks about Mariano. Raquel doesn’t realize that Mariano has bugged her and is listening to their conversation. Lucia tells her that she lived with the same doubts for months and it isn’t go. Raquel asks Lucia if Javier ever told her directly that Mariano was involved. Lucia says yes, that they consulted often, that she thinks Mariano was Javier’s boss. Raquel asks Lucia about Mariano’s former wife. Lucia tells her that she deceived him, disappeared but the police think that Mariano killed her. Raquel tells her she can’t believe that, Mariano loved his wife. Raquel tells her she needs proof, can’t doubt Mariano without evidence. Lucia suggests she talk with Manuel, informally. Raquel says no, she doesn’t want to go that far. Lucia tells her that it is her choice.

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     El Universal, 10/8/00: Lucía acepta conocer a la familia de Manuel. Mina habla con Mateo y le confiesa que lo ama. Gonzalo decide ir a Cuernavaca para meditar sobre su relación con Carmen. Carmen intenta convencer a Gonzalo de que no viaje, pero los interrumpe la llamada de Sergio. Mina aconseja a Lucía que se dé una oportunidad con Manuel. Sergio promete a María regresar a la constructora. Lucía pasa la noche con Manuel. Doña Luz le aconseja a Raquel que se vista igual que Elena para descontrolar a Mariano. Mateo invita a Mina a la lectura de su novela. Meche entra la habitación de Gonzalo.

     Diario de Yucatan, 10/8/00: Doña Luz aconseja a Raquel que se vista igual que Helena para descontrolar a Mariano, quien se molesta porque ésta no acepta viajar con él.Mateo invita a Mina a la lectura de su novela y ahí ella se da cuenta de que habla de su primer encuentro en el bar. Camilo sale del súper y se encuentra con Esteban Mejía.Sin invitación previa, Meche llega a la habitación de Gonzalo.Camilo se asusta cuando reconoce a Esteban, ya que le recuerda su pasado.Carmen se enoja y se pone celosa cuando Gonzalo le dice que se encontró a Meche, quien confiesa que aún está enamorada de él.Deborah aconseja a Raquel que no deje a Mariano y que le siga la corriente mientras lo investiga.Mateo y Mina se topan con los hombres que la golpearon y avisan a Lucía que están detenidos en la delegación.

     La Vanguardia, 10/9/00: Lucía acepta conocer a la familia de Manuel. Mina habla con Mateo y le confiesa que lo ama. Gonzalo decide ir a Cuernavaca para meditar sobre su relación con Carmen. Carmen intenta convencer a Gonzalo de que no viaje, pero los interrumpe la llamada de Sergio. Mina aconseja a Lucía que se dé una oportunidad con Manuel. Sergio promete a María regresar a la constructora. Lucía pasa la noche con Manuel. Doña Luz le aconseja a Raquel que se vista igual que Elena para descontrolar a Mariano. Mateo invita a Mina a la lectura de su novela. Meche entra la habitación de Gonzalo.

     TV Azteca, 10/9-13/00: Lucía acepta ir a conocer a la familia de Manuel. Por otra parte Mina habla con Mateo y le confiesa que lo ama, le sugiere que disfruten su amor mientras deciden si se van a sus respectivos viajes. Gonzalo decide ir solo a Cuernavaca para meditar acerca de su relación con Carmen. Carmen intentará convencer a Gonzalo de que no realice el viaje a Cuernavaca pero los interrumpe la llamada de Sergio. Mina aconseja a Lucía que se dé una oportunidad con Manuel, que no se niegue a volver a sentir. Mientras, él recibe la visita de Raquel quien tiene miedo de Mariano. Sergio le promete a María regresar a trabajar a la constructora. Mientras, Gonzalo en Cuernavaca se encuentra a Meche, ambos quedan gratamente sorprendidos. Lucía decide pasar la noche con Manuel pero se siente culpable porque no lo ama. Doña Luz le aconseja a Raquel que se vista igual que Elena para descontrolar a Mariano. Este se enfurece cuando Raquel se niega a viajar con él. Mateo invita a Mina a la lectura de su novela y ahí se da cuenta de que habla de su primer encuentro en el bar. Sin previa cita, Meche entra a la habitación de Gonzalo. Carmen se molesta y se pone celosa cuando llama a Gonzalo y le comenta que se encontró a Meche. Meche le confiesa que está enamorada de él. Deborah aconsejará a Raquel que no deje a Mariano y le siga la corriente hasta que lo investigue la policía. Mateo y Mina se encuentran con los hombres que la golpearon. Más tarde le avisan a Lucía que están detenidos en la delegación.

     USA 7/21-25/03:

          La Opinión, 7/27/03 [resumen de 7/21/03-7/25/03] - Solo telenovelas  Laura M. López   TODO POR AMOR  KAZA Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  Carmen no ha logrado recuperarse emocionalmente por la pérdida de su bebé y parece no darse cuenta de cuánto está afectando su relación con Gonzalo.  Ella tuvo la primera señal cuando Gonzalo decidió quedarse a dormir en el despacho y la segunda, cuando ve salir a su esposo maleta en mano para irse el fin de semana a Cuernavaca.  Sin embargo, antes de que Gonzalo decidiera hacerlo ya había hablado con Carmen acerca de que tenía que superar esta etapa de su vida y vivir el presente porque no sabían que tanto futuro tenían.  Para Gonzalo, Carmen lo era todo desde el primer momento en que la vio y supo que era la mujer de su vida. Sin embargo, ella quería seguir viviendo como siempre lo hizo, pensando en todos menos en su propia persona.  El habla con Graciela y le pregunta qué es lo que está haciendo mal. Graciela es sincera en su respuesta cuando le dice que cualquier mujer se sentiría feliz de tener un Gonzalo a su lado.  Esta misma plática se repite entre Marta, Carmen y Graciela la misma tarde en que Gonzalo se fue a Cuernavaca.  Graciela le dice que debe reaccionar porque él podría caer, en el estado emocional en que se encuentra en esos momentos, en los brazos de otra mujer. Y Graciela no estaba muy lejos de la verdad.  Justamente en el hotel donde se hospedó Gonzalo, también estaba Mercedes, su cuñada, quien acaba de concluir unas remodelaciones ahí mismo.  Ella quiso primero saber porqué Carmen no lo había acompañado y a pesar de su insistencia, Gonzalo simplemente le dijo que no pudo, sin entrar en detalles.  Mercedes entonces le propone salir por la noche y aunque la invitación parecía de lo más normal, llevaba otras intenciones.  Por otro lado, Sergio no aguanta más sin escuchar la voz de María y le habla por teléfono. María le dice que todos están preocupados desde que se fue sin decir nada a nadie.  Sergio accede a regresar con María al apartamento por esa noche, y lo convence de que regrese a la construcción a pedir de nuevo trabajo. El ingeniero aprecia mucho a Sergio y lo acepta no sin antes advertirle que si vuelve a desaparecer no cuente con él.  Lucía en tanto, acepta la amistad de Manuel por ahora, puesto que ha sido un poco difícil para olvidarse de Javier, sin embargo las cosas toman un nuevo rumbo cuando ella va a cenar al apartamento de él.  A propósito de Lucía, ella habla con Raquel acerca de Mariano y le dice que el comandante Uriarte quiere platicar con ella. Al principio Raquel dudó en hablar con el policía, pero finalmente le dice a Lucía que la ponga en contacto con él.  Mina por su parte sigue confundida en sus sentimientos para con Mateo. Mientras tanto, planea comprar el taller de su papá para que éste salga de todas sus deudas, ya que la situación económica lo tiene muy preocupado y de muy mal humor.

     www.aztecaamerica.com, Semana del 21 al 25 de julio  CAPITULO 182  Mariano pregunta a Raquel dónde estaba, ella miente diciéndole salió con una compañera de la estética. Helena se aparece pidiéndole no lo vuelva a hacer. Gonzalo sugiere a Carmen vaya con un médico que la pueda ayudar. Mariano amenaza a Lucía veladamente si habla con la policía, le menciona a Raquel y Toñito. Camilo propone a Marlene pagarle para que vaya una clínica de rehabilitación. María pide a Camilo diga a Sergio que lo quiere. Lucía asustada dice a Manuel lo sucedido con Mariano. Francisco platica a Carmen, Mina se va del país. Carmen preocupada por el cierre de Casazul tiene una crisis frente a Gonzalo y sus hijos. Manuel advierte a Mariano se aleje de Lucía, éste se burla de que le guste, le aconseja se acueste con ella y la deje porque da mala suerte.  CAPITULO 183  Manuel advierte a Mariano se le puede olvidar es policía y matarlo. Gonzalo exige a Carmen explique su exabrupto, ella alega estar alterada. Carmen arrepentida pide perdón a sus hijos. Graciela trata de calmar a Gonzalo que furioso arremete con la gente del hotel, piensa en irse unos días para dejar a Carmen sola. Manuel asegura a Lucía, Mariano no la molestará pues habló con él. Mina platica de Mateo con su cliente, quien le aconseja es mejor esté alejada del escritor pues son muy diferentes. Carmen dice a Gonzalo no sabe que hacer con su vida, éste le avisa dormirá en el estudio pues necesita pensar. Manuel pregunta a Lucía qué es el amor para ella y la besa pero ella sólo recuerda a Javier. Manuel le dice la ama.  CAPITULO 184  Francisco y Marisol van a la fiesta de los sordomudos. Mina busca a Carmen para platicarle se va, Carmen le cuestiona si está enamorada de Mateo, Mina trata de evadirla. Carmen le pide piense lo que hace. Sergio llama a María, que le dice quiere verlo. Mariano trata de convencer a Raquel se vayan un tiempo, ella le pide espere a que pase esa situación. María ofrece a Sergio se quede a dormir en la sala. Mina llega a ver a Mateo y pasa la noche con él. Lucía inquieta platica a Mina le inquieta Manuel la besara, pero no olvida a Javier. Raquel llama a Lucía porque quiere platicar con el policía. Mina tranquiliza a Lucía y le pide se de una oportunidad con Manuel. Gonzalo prepara su equipaje para irse unos días.  CAPITULO 185  Carmen no sabe qué contestar al decirle Gonzalo se va de fin de semana. Enrique se presenta a solicitar empleo pero es rechazado por su edad. Raquel platica con Manuel quien le dice se cuide de Mariano. Sergio llama a Carmen que se alegra al saber de su hijo. Graciela comenta a Carmen hay muchas mujeres buscando un Gonzalo. Martha le cuestiona lo haya dejado irse solo. Manuel nervioso por la llegada de Lucía. Gonzalo encuentra a Meche en Cuernavaca, pregunta por qué no fue Carmen, Gonzalo pretexta la operaron y debe descansar. Raquel se entera la ropa que usa es igual a la de Helena por una indiscreción de Norma. Manuel dice a Lucía la ama, hacen el amor. Javier cambia su apariencia.  CAPITULO 186  Manuel le pide a Lucía no se vaya y se disculpa por si se precipitó en esa relación, ella le promete se seguirán viendo. Gertrudis la casera trata de platicar con Javier pero éste no contesta a sus preguntas. Lucía busca a Mina para platicarle lo sucedido con Manuel y lo mal que se siente pues no ama a Manuel y no olvida a Javier. Mina le asegura es normal recuerde a Javier pero debe salir adelante. Raquel dice a Mariano estuvo con Débora, él insiste se vayan pero ella decidida se niega. Meche confiesa a Gonzalo está enamorada de él. Carmen llama al hotel y se entera Meche está con Gonzalo. Sergio y Francisco preguntan a Quique qué le pasa a Carmen, el niño les dice lo raros que están Carmen y Gonzalo. Javier busca a Camilo, éste se impresiona al verlo vivo.

     USA, 7/21/03 - Raquel lies to Mariano, says she had something to eat with a girl from the beauty salon.

     Gonzalo suggests to Carmen that she see a doctor. Carmen sees no need, says they could just wait until “it passes”.

     Mariano stops Lucia in front of the hotel, assures her that Javier was working alone, no doubt Javier lied to her. He asks her to remember that he has a family (Raquel and her brother), that the police are not to be trusted in this country, offers her protection. He repeats that everything Javier told her about him was a lie, asks her not to talk with Raquel.

     Gonzalo talks with Maria about Carmen and Sergio. Maria pretends not to be interested in Sergio.

     Francisco continues to work and learn at the School for the Deaf. Mina calls him, asks for some information about the business, convinces him to give it to her. 

     In the grocery store, Mina steals something that upsets Camilo. He pulls her out of the grocery store.

     Onésimo and Manuel discuss the case. Onésimo isn’t certain that Javier is dead. He gets a call from Lucia about Mariano.

     At dinner, Carmen apologizes to Francisco, Quique and Gonzalo for her behavior, then blows up, says she can’t cope: it is one problem after another.

     Mariano threatens Mateo, taunts him into an attack. When Manuel pulls out his gun, Chente puts a gun to the back of his head and Mariano puts one to the front.

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     7/22/03 - Gonzalo takes Carmen aside, tells her that she can’t keep blowing up like this. Carmen tells him she doesn’t know what is wrong, wants to cry, scream, feels hot and cold. He asks her to try to calm down. They return to the table.

     Gonzalo demands that Graciela tell her why he can’t make his woman happy. She tells me there is nothing he is doing wrong, if she were in Carmen’s shoes, well, she’d see nothing wrong with him. She tells him to calm down. He considers leaving Mexico for the weekend.

     Manuel talks with Lucia about Mariano, then invites her to dinner.

     Mina’s client talks with her, says the two aren’t meant for each other: he’s a writer, caught up in a fantasy world, while she is very concrete, very real. He assures her that she will soon forget. Mina thanks him, says it is time to get back to .... But he realizes that she isn’t in the mood, tells her not to worry, he’ll work things out with Amelia.

     Mateo works at his typewriter. Camilo enters. He starts to talk about fame, money, finally asks what is going on with Mina. He tells her that he is in love with her. Camilo tells him that he loves Marlen, has tried to separate himself from her but can’t, says they are in the same boat.

     Javier, slightly disguised, watches Lucia as she walks in the evening.

     Manuel arrives at Enrique’s house with a bottle of wine. Lucia greets him.

     Carmen talks with Gonzalo, tells him she sees no future, feels that she is useless, feels a need to do something, but she doesn’t know what. But she does know what she doesn’t want. She tells him that she thought happiness would come when they had their own place, but she feels that this house is his. He tells her it is theirs. He tells her what is hard to take is that a few days before they were crazy with happiness because of a baby. She says she would have been happy then, with their baby.

     Lucia and Manuel do the dishes together. He talks a bit about his family, asks her what she thinks love is, says he is asking her because of his mother. They kiss, but Lucia imagines that Manuel is Javier, recalls her first kiss with him. She pulls back, tells him that Javier is still with her. He apologizes to her. 

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     7/23/03 - Francisco and Marisela go to a party given by their deaf friends. He is surprised to see them dancing. The girl shows him how they can feel the beat. Then a neighbor comes by, obviously upset by the noise, knocks, shouts “are they deaf”, gets no answer, goes back to his room.

     Quique confesses to his mother that he doesn’t like this new house, misses their old one. Then Mina arrives to talk with her mother about leaving the country. Carmen suspects her decision has something to do with Mateo. Mina denies it. Carmen tells her that Mateo is in love with her.

     Mariano talks with Raquel, tells her it is hard to possibly face time in jail because he chose the wrong business partner, although he is innocent, tells her it hurts him for her to doubt him.

     Sergio calls Maria. She goes to meet him, finds him in a park, dirty, depressed. They hug each other. He tells her he didn’t leave the city, has just been walking around. She practically forces him to come with her. Back in her house, he takes a shower, finds that Maria has prepared him something to eat. She asks him what he was thinking. He tells her the same as always: that nothing works out for him, no matter what he does. He tells her he doesn’t believe in anything, there’s no reason to breathe, eat, work, nothing. He escaped because he didn’t have the nerve to shoot himself. She asks him why, then, he called her. He tells her because he couldn’t spend another day without her. She tells him she’s thought a lot about him. She asks him what he is going to do with his life. He says “eat the sandwich and leave”. She says “not the next 5 minutes”, but the rest of his life. He asks her what she expects of him. She tells him that what he does he must do for himself, not for her or the baby. Sergio says that’s what her father said. She says “it must make sense then”. She offers to let him spend the night. The next morning, Maria has breakfast for him. Sergio gives her the gift for the baby, asks her if she will accept gifts if he goes back to work. He tells her that he needs a stimulus and the baby would be a good one. He tells her he also wants to see her, asks if he has a chance, gives her a little kiss. She doesn’t answer.

     Carmen kneels down by Gonzalo, sleeping on the sofa. He fakes being asleep. 

     Mina wakes up Mateo, asks him if he loves her. She nods yes. She laughs.  Fully clothed, she gets in bed with him and they go to sleep. When he wakes up, she has breakfast ready for him, says it’s the first time. He says it is nice to be the first time in some way. She asks him something about money, he tells her he just wants the shirt she is wearing. They giggle, kiss. 

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     7/24/03 - Gonzalo tells Carmen he is going to Cuernavaca for the weekend, says that she has a right to her feelings but, he too, has a right to his reactions. She asks to talk for him a moment, tells him that she thought, almost from the moment she first saw him, that he would be the love of her life, but she has to do something for herself. Then Sergio calls, she, as usual, switches from Gonzalo to her son and he leaves.

     Raquel talks with Manuel. He tells her that if he had proof against Mariano, Mariano would be in jail. As a professional, he can’t tell her anything that could jeopardize her relationship if there is no proof. As a friend, he tells her to call him if at any time she feels in danger.

     Enrique interviews for a job, is told the position has been filled. Since there are llots of people in the waiting room, and the interviewer didn’t even look at his resume, he tries to get more information, is finally told that they are looking for somebody younger.

     When Gonzalo arrives in Cuernavaca he runs into Meche. Later, they go walking together. Meche asks if Carmen likes the new house and he says yes. She asks him why Carmen didn’t come with him, asks if there are problems. He says she just wasn’t feeling well.

     Back home, Carmen talks with Marta and Graciela, tries to explain to them her feelings. Graciela tells Carmen she has to try to understand Gonzalo, warns her that she could lose him. Carmen hadn’t thought of that.

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          7/25/03- Lucia and Manuel have sex. Afterwards, he is worried that it was too soon, too fast. She tells him not to worry. But she goes to the bathroom and looks at herself in the mirror. He asks her not to leave, but she insists, tells him it was nice, she isn’t sorry.

     Javier is alive, with glasses, a slight beard, living in a room, with a MAC.and a very talkative, nosy landlady.

     Mina wakes up a very sleepy Mateo who then asks for breakfast. They go out and run into Lucia. Mina introduces him to Lucia. Back in Mina’s apartment, Lucia tells her about Manuel. Mina laughs. Lucia says she feels bad because she doesn’t love Manuel. Mina asks her if she liked it. Lucia tells her she can’t forget Javier. Mina says that’s normal, but it won’t be that way forever. The two giggle.

     Manuel tells Onésimo he is resigning. He hands over his gun and badge. Onésimo tells him he will be welcome if he changes his mind.

     Mariano asks Raquel to go on a vacation with him. She tells him she doesn’t want to take her son out of school. She asks what if she says no. He asks if she is going to say no. If she does, he will ask her to think about it. If she says no again, he will ask her to think more. She tells him that makes it sound like an order. He tells her it isn’t, but he needs her. She tells him that for her to leave now would be like flight and she doesn’t want that. He tells her he understands, didn’t realize how difficult all these things were for her.

     Mateo asks Mina to help him out, drags her to his apartment, introduces her to a director and an actor. Mateo describes the scene which is exactly what happened the day he met Mina. Mina reads the script. Mina giggles as she reads the script. The actor likes the script, says it is very original. The director says Mina gave a nice reading, could becomes an actress with some classes. Mina toasts Mateo’s originality. The two men leave. Mina and Mateo laugh. She says the character seems an awful lot like her, she could file charges against him for invasion of privacy. He tells her it lacks a final. He suggests a big kiss. She suggests that the girl gives him a slap and lets him go.  Then he asks her if she is busy the next day.

     In Carmen’s house, Francisco asks her how she is. She assures him she is ok. Francisco asks for Gonzalo. Paco says he packed his bags and went to Cuernavaca, Carmen clarifies: one suitcase, a weekend. Sergio arrives, talks alone with his mother, tells her he feels alone, that he has no purpose, everything he does is wrong. Carmen tells him everything passes.

     In Cuernavaca, Gonzalo and Meche talk of old times, of a Mauricio she dated who was jealous of Gonzalo. Carmen calls him. He tells her he’s run into Meche who, just then, sits down next to him and takes off her shoes. Carmen says it’s quite a coincidence. He tells her she sends greetings. Carmen asks if they’re not in the room. He says they are, saw a movie. Then he asks her what she’s been doing. She tells him the children are there. He sends her a kiss. She tells him to rest. He tells Meche Carmen sends her greetings. Meche asks if she was upset. He tells her no. Meche tells Gonzalo no woman will accept her husband being in a hotel room with another woman. He tells her he would rather Carmen would be upset now at the truth then find out later they were together. They pick up their conversation about Mauricio and Gloria where it ended. She asks him if he wants to know what she remembers so much? She confesses that she loved him, that he was her first love. Then she feels embarrassed to confess such a thing after 20 years. He tells her he is surprised. He admits he had no idea, she was just a child at the time. She gives him a kiss, leaves. Gonzalo calls Carmen, asks her how she is, if she’s had time to think. It’s an uncomfortable conversation, everything left unsaid.

     Carmen goes back to her children, says she’ll be in her room, has to take care of some things. The boys wonder what is wrong. Quique tells the other two how strange things have been between the two since the surgery.

     Lucia wonders around the house, thinks of Javier’s words of love, swears she will forget.

     Camilo picks some stuff up at a store, goes outside and runs into Javier.

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      El Universal, 10/15/00:Carmen y Enrique hablan de sus problemas. Ella decide separarse de Gonzalo y él no encuentra trabajo. Sergio informa a Lucía que Manuel le pegó cuando fue detenido. Sergio le ruega que termine con él. Carmen dice a Enrique que lo considera su mejor amigo. Mateo descubre que Mina tiene un boleto para Santo Domingo. Carmen agradece a Manuel haber ayudado a Mina. Mina reúne a la familia y les comunica que se va a vivir al extranjero. Raquel recibe un sobre con fotografías de Mariano y Elena. Mina compra el taller donde trabaja Francisco.    

      Diario de Yucatan, 10/15/00:Carmen dice a Enrique que de todas las personas a las que le ha platicado sus problemas con Gonzalo, él ha sido el que más la ha ayudado. Mateo descubre el boleto de Mina y le pregunta por qué se lo ocultó. Durante la cena, Meche se pasa de copas y Gonzalo la lleva a su habitación. Javi observa desde la ventana a Lucía. Mina da la noticia a Camilo y Marlene de que se va a Santo Domingo. Carmen le agradece a Manuel que haya ayudado a Mina con los hombres que la golpearon. Mina reúne a la familia y le comunica que se irá al extranjero. Raquel recibe un sobre con fotos de Mariano y Helena. Mina compra el taller y le entrega las escrituras a Francisco. En el hotel, reciben la noticia de que Casa Azul será demolida. Mateo pide a Mina que se quede, pero ella no acepta y sale rumbo al aeropuerto.— 

      La Vanguardia, 10/16/00: Carmen y Enrique hablan de sus problemas. Ella decide separarse de Gonzalo y él no encuentra trabajo. Sergio informa a Lucía que Manuel le pegó cuando fue detenido. Sergio le ruega que termine con él. Carmen dice a Enrique que lo considera su mejor amigo. Mateo descubre que Mina tiene un boleto para Santo Domingo. Carmen agradece a Manuel haber ayudado a Mina. Mina reúne a la familia y les comunica que se va a vivir al extranjero. Raquel recibe un sobre con fotografías de Mariano y Elena. Mina compra el taller donde trabaja Francisco.

      TV Azteca, 10/16-20/00:   Carmen y Enrique hablan de sus problemas, ella toma la decisión de separarse de Gonzalo y él no encuentra trabajo. Por otro lado, Sergio le informa a Lucía que Manuel fue quien le pegó cuando fue detenido. Ella le reprocha a Manuel y le dice que no quiere volver a verlo. Sergio le ruega a Lucía que termine su relación con él. Carmen le confiesa a Enrique que ahora lo considera su mejor amigo, pues es el que mejores consejos le ha dado respecto a su relación con Gonzalo. Mateo descubre que Mina tiene un boleto para Santo Domingo, ella le explica todo y se despiden deseándose suerte. Carmen le agradece a Manuel por haber ayudado a Mina con los hombres que la golpearon. Mina reúne a la familia y les comunica que se va a vivir al extranjero. Misteriosamente, Raquel recibe un sobre con fotografías de Mariano y Elena. Por otro lado, les avisan a los empleados que el hotel Casazul será demolido y todos se quedarán sin trabajo. Mina compra el taller en donde trabaja Francisco y le pide que entregue las escrituras a Enrique cuando ella se haya ido. Mateo le organiza una cena muy romántica a Mina y le ruega que no se vaya, pero ella no le hace caso y sale rumbo al aeropuerto. Mariano pierde la realidad de su situación y les dice a todos que sus problemas con la policía lo arreglarán sus amigos de la política. Enrique habla con Lucía y le aconseja que le dé una oportunidad a Manuel. Ella lo busca con el pretexto de que entrene a Alex en el basquetbol.

USA, 7/28/03 – 8/01/03:

     www.aztecaamerica.com, 28 de julio al 1 de agosto  CAPITULO 187  Javier platica a Camilo como salió vivo de la explosión, éste le pregunta si estará alejado de Lucía, Javier le dice será su sombra. Carmen asegura a Sergio no tiene problemas con Gonzalo. Débora ofrece a Raquel su casa pero ella duda en dejar a Mariano. Mina y Mateo se encuentran con los hombres que la golpearon que los agreden y son detenidos. Manuel busca a Lucía en su casa. Mina habla a Lucía pues necesita ayuda de Manuel. Carmen platica a Graciela el encuentro de Gonzalo con Meche, le asegura confía en Gonzalo. Mariano cuestiona a Raquel qué haría si fuera culpable. Marlene sale a trabajar y promete a Camilo no buscará droga. Enrique platica a Carmen lo mal que le fue buscando trabajo. Sergio dice a Lucía que Manuel lo torturó cuando lo detuvieron.  CAPITULO 188  Lucía exige a Manuel una explicación de lo que le acusa Sergio, Manuel le dice a éste está vivo gracias a él. Carmen platica a Enrique el encuentro de Gonzalo con Meche, éste la tranquiliza y asegura Gonzalo es incapaz de engañarla con otra mujer. Mateo encuentra el boleto de Mina que se va del país, Mina le dice no le gustan las despedidas y pasarán la noche juntos y se irá a Sto. Domingo. Manuel platica a Onesimo lo sucedido con Sergio, éste le advierte irá a recordarle está libre gracias a Manuel. Camilo encuentra a Marlene que va a tomar droga, ella asegura nadie puede ayudarla a dejar su adicción. Carmen habla con Lucía pues la ve triste, le pide se dé tiempo. Gonzalo lleva a Meche que está ebria a su habitación, ella lo besa y le pregunta si quiere hacer el amor.  CAPITULO 189  Mateo no acepta Mina pase la noche con él, le pide se vaya sin despedirse. Sergio pide a María lo deje quedarse, habla de la ilusión que tiene por ser padre y estar cerca de ella y el bebé. Mina llama a su madre pues quiere decirles algo a ella y la familia. Gonzalo llega con regalos para Quique y Carmen, le dice está convencido de que la ama. Mina avisa a Marlene que se va del país. Manuel busca a Lucía para hablar de Sergio. Javier envía unos papeles a Raquel. Mariano da dinero a su abogado para que haga los arreglos por si va a dar a la cárcel. Mariano se sincera con Raquel y le confiesa está involucrado en el negocio de la droga y es responsable de lo que le acusan. Raquel recibe el sobre que envió Javier.  CAPITULO 190  Manuel explica a Lucía lo sucedido con Sergio. Mina compra el taller de Enrique. Raquel decide quedarse con Mariano pues lo ama. Mina informa a su familia se va, todos la apoyarán. Camilo trata de convencer a Mateo no deje se vaya Mina. Mina entrega a Francisco las escrituras del taller para que se las dé a su padre después. Carmen habla con Mina de Mateo, acepta lo ama pero se irá. Carmen insiste lo piense y se dé la oportunidad de amar. Camilo habla con un médico que asegura Marlene puede curarse, le dan el costo. Regina avisa a Carmen, Esther y Álvaro se cierra el hotel definitivamente. Sergio se niega a ayudar a Camilo que le propone un asalto para conseguir dinero. Mateo lleva a Mina a su casa para pedirle se quede pues la ama, Mina le asegura es mejor se separen.

     La Opinión, 8/3/03 [resumen de la semana 7/28/03 - 8/1/03] TODO POR AMOR  KAZA, Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  Sergio reconoce ante María que gracias a ella decidió regresar a la construcción, aunque le dice que no todo el tiempo va a ser un simple albañil.  Por otro lado, desde que Lucía se enteró por el mismo Sergio que Manuel fue el policía que lo torturó en la cárcel, ella no quiere saber más de él.  Manuel trata de explicarle que también gracias a él su hermano está libre, pero ni así logra convencerla. Manuel estaba feliz porque apenas una noche antes habían pasado momentos inolvidables.  Lucía ahora se arrepentía de ello porque se sentía bien al lado de Manuel. Además le estaba ayudando a olvidar a Javier; sin embargo, el saber lo que hizo a Sergio la llenaba de odio.  Mina, en tanto, no pensaba despedirse de Mateo antes de irse de viaje; sin embargo, él descubrió el boleto del avión cuando buscó la cajetilla de cigarros en el bolso de Mina.  La muchacha le dice que no tiene caso despedirse puesto que no hay nada entre ellos. Mateo se va muy triste a su departamento y Mina se queda de igual manera, sólo tal vez pensando qué sucedería si aceptara el amor de Mateo.  Para esto, Carmen no estaba del todo tranquila desde que Gonzalo le dijo que también Meche estaba en Cuernavaca y más hospedada en el mismo hotel.  Pero sus celos llegaron al punto máximo cuando al día siguiente Gonzalo le habla por teléfono para decirle que se quedará hasta el lunes porque no quiere manejar de regreso el domingo por la noche.  Es tal su intranquilidad que, cuando lleva a Quique a casa de su padre, habla con Enrique y éste le dice que Gonzalo es un santo y que nunca le será infiel, ya que un hombre cuando quiere engañar a su mujer no le dice lo que va a hacer.  Carmen platica después con Lucía y ésta se muere de la risa cuando escucha decir a su mamá que le hizo bien hablar con Enrique del problema. Lucía jamás se imaginó que sus padres hablarían de algo similar en ninguna circunstancia.  Por otro lado, Camilo le promete a Javier que no dirá nada a nadie, pero que se la lleve con mucho cuidado porque Mariano no es de los que perdona nada.  Mientras tanto, Javier esconde su cara bajo una barba y lentes. Además le compra un taxi a un tipo que apenas acababa de conseguirlo para poder transitar por la ciudad sin ser reconocido.  Han sido la cantidad de veces que Javier ha estado a punto de acercarse a Lucía, pero no lo hace porque sabe que ella misma presenció su supuesta muerte.  Mariano, en cambio, confiesa a medias su verdad a Raquel, y comienza diciéndole cómo fue su niñez y su adolescencia, hasta el día en que la conoció a ella, que fue el mismo día en que Elena desapareció.  Esta parte de la historia queda pendiente todavía, porque está seguro que, si Raquel sabe que fue él quien mató a Elena, entonces la pierde para siempre.

     USA, 7/28/03 - Carmen tries to explain her feelings to Sergio, asks him not to go away again without telling her.

     Camilo asks Javier how he did it. Javier says he had all his teeth pulled, replaced with false teeth, etc. He doesn’t want anybody to know he is alive.

     Raquel talks with her friend, still doesn’t know what to do.

     Carmen calls the hotel but there is no answer from Gonzalo’s room.

     Outside, Mina finds Mateo laughing at something in a book he is reading. Walking down the street, Mina and Mateo run into the two men who beat her up. One is with a young girl. Mina asks if she is his niece of his girlfriend. The other attacks Mateo who fights back.

     Lucia gets flowers from Manuel.

     Working in her garden, Carmen tells Graciela about Gonzalo’s meeting Meche in Cuernavaca. Graciela tells her that it must be ok or Gonzalo wouldn’t have told her, but isn’t Carmen worried? Carmen says no.

      Manuel visits Lucia. She tells him she doesn’t want to use him. He tells her that’s what he’s there for, if she needs somebody, he wants it to be him. He tells her he has quit the police, is going to teach. Mina calls Manuel, tells him about the encounter with the men who assaulted her.

     Raquel tells Mariano that maybe she is being naive, but she believes in him, thinks the best way for him to prove his innocence is to stay and fight.

     Gonzalo calls Carmen, says he won’t be back until the next day, asks her to join him. When she asks, he says he assumes that Meche will be leaving the next day, too. He asks if she minds. She insists that she doesn’t. He calls her “mi vida” several times. They say goodbye.

     Carmen goes over to Enrique’s house. He tells her about Manuel, is worried because she has just been widowed. Carmen is concerned because Manuel’s world is just as dark as Javier’s. Enrique tells her about the fruitless job search, feels old, unwanted. He reminds her that she still has a job, a partner, her children. She tells him there area lots of ways to feel a failure.

     Mina, Mateo, Sergio, Lucia and Manuel visit together. Sergio tells Lucia the man who beat him up in jail, the torturer, is Manuel.

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     7/29/03 - Lucia asks if it is true and, after a bit, Manuel admits that it is. Mina asks Sergio and Manuel to take their argument outside, but Manuel leaves, after telling Sergio he saved his life. Sergio tells Lucia that Manuel is just like Javier but is a cop.

     Javier insists on buying a cab, today, offers 60% more than it is worth.

     Manuel tells Onésimo that it is over, Sergio told Lucia he was a torturer.

     Enrique asks Carmen if she is happy. She asks him, dispassionately, what made him chase after other women. He tells her it is a combination of boredom and a love of the conquest, meeting a new woman, winning her. Carmen laughs. Then she tells Enrique that Gonzalo is in Cuernavaca with his cuñada, and she thinks that woman could be in love with Gonzalo. He asks her how she knows. She tells him that Gonzalo told her. He tells her not to worry. He tells her that he’ll break the male code of honor and explain the two types of cheats. Then, Enrique tells her that no man cheating on his wife would be so dumb as to tell her in flagrante delicto. Further,

the day that Gonzalo decides to be unfaithful, he will tell her - before he even touches the other woman.

     Mina fixes Mateo’s injuries, and the two laugh a lot. Then when she goes to the kitchen, he finds a ticket for Santo Domingo, asks her when she was going to tell him. She tells him they are going to drink because this is their last night together. She goes over to her, sits down next to her, asks what is matters. he, after all, is going away. She kisses him.

     When Marlen comes home with cocaine, Camilo gets rid of it and the two have a knock-down, drag-out fight.

     In Cuernavaca, a drunk Meche asks Gonzalo if he would follow a woman like her to the end of the world. He takes her to her room, tries to put her to bed. She pushes him down, lies on top of him.

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     7/30/03 - Mina and Mateo make love, then he gets up out of bed and goes for a walk, tells her he doesn’t want her to stay or say goodbye. He wishes her luck and walks out.

     In his house, Mariano tells Raquel how much he loves her.

     Sergio goes to Maria’s house, tells her that he has no money and no place to stay, doesn’t start work until tomorrow. He promises that he isn’t going to make this a habit. Then he tells her she looks prettier every day.

     Scenes of the different partners: Gonzalo taking off his shoes. Carmen looking in the mirror. Manuel sitting at a table alone. Mina looking into Mateo’s window where a puppet is hanging. Lucia, wrapped in a towel, crying. Javier puts a rose on her door, then throws it away. Maria kisses the sleeping Sergio on the cheek.

     The next morning, Sergio tells Maria he feels a need to know how her pregnancy is going. She agrees to keep him informed.

     Mina finds Marlen and Camilo talking about a clinic for her. Mina tells them they can keep the apartment, she is leaving in the evening. She swears she didn’t pay for it in advance, just used her “influence”. Then she calls her mother, asks to talk with the family.

     As Carmen sends Quique off to school, Gonzalo returns, with a lovely scarf for her. He asks her if she is still jealous. She admits she is, a little bit. He asks her if she’s made a decision. She says that she can’t talk now. He tells her that one thing the time away made clear to him is that he loves her. She tells him she loves him. They kiss.

     Manuel goes to the hotel, insists on talking with Lucia, swears he’s not a torturer, demands the chance to explain. The phone rings. Lucia walks off.

     Carmen talks with Lucia, says Gonzalo is back, doubts that he missed her. Manuel interrupts them. Carmen thanks him for helping Mina. Manuel tells her the case is being worked on, but he has resigned.

     Mariano talks with his lawyer, tells him he has money in Switzerland. After the lawyer leaves, Mariano talks with Raquel. He says the world is unjust, some people exchange white for black in order to gain success. He tells her that his business was cars. Then he took on Javier as a partner. Lucia was kidnapped and he had a choice: let them kill her or agree to part of the drug distribution network. Javier was his friend, he had no choice, tried to get out of the business, made enemies, couldn’t. He tells her that drugs are illegal because the illegality makes them profitable. That’s why he is about to be arrested. He tells her that his father died when he was 12, left him only his “honor”. At 16 he joined an organization. Over time, he did things more and more wrong. He tells her he’s spent years trying to was his hands, without success. All he has left is a clean heart. he tells her she is free to make a choice. Raquel, crying, stands up and walks away, into the garden. Then a maid gives her an envelope from a taxi driver. It contains photos that she leafs through.

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     USA, 7/31/03 - repeat of 7/30/03

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          8/1/03 - Manuel tries to explain to Lucia what happened with Sergio. He tells her that Sergio was frightened of Javier and Mariano. Manuel and Onesimo knew that Sergio would be killed if he stayed in prison, killed if he was freed (because Mariano and Javier would assume that he had snitched on them). They offered Sergio protection, but he was loyal out of fear. He tells her that Sergio is free solely because of her, and his life is better. He tells her if she thinks he is a torturer, go ahead, but he has done what he has done because he loves her. [He never, however, denies hitting Sergio].

     Mina signs the papers and buys her father’s shop (or a shop for her father).

     Mariano asks Raquel what she thinks now that she knows the truth. She tells him she is still confused, surprised, all at once she finds she is livng with somebody she doesn’t know. He tells her he needs a decision. She asks him what he would do if she wants to leave. He tells her it is her decision. She tells him she loves him. He asks again; will she stay or go. She tells him she will keep her word, stay with him until the end. He promises to make up for all the pain he has caused.

     Mina goes to her father’s house where all the family is gathered. She tells them she is leaving the country. Quique asks if she had a fight with her boyfriend. Carmen asks if they can change her mind. She says no. Then she thanks them for the way they’ve treated her since she returned, but she has to leave. She hugs everybody.

     Mateo and Camilo talk through their facing windows. Then Camilo goes to his apartment, watches Mateo as he writes. Mateo asks Camilo what he wants, to convince him to ask Mina not to leave. Camilo tells Mateo that Marlen has agreed to go to a clinic if he spends half an hour trying to convince Mateo to fight for Mina.

     Mina gives Frnacisco the papers to the shop, tells him to give them to their father after she leaves, convince him to accept  the gift. Carmen talks alone with Mina, tries to convince her to stay. She asks Mina why she is going away, thinks she is fleeing herself, fleeing love. Carmen talks of Mateo. Mina says that he has his life, she has hers. Carmen asks Mina if she is afraid that her love won’t last? Nobody can promise “forever”, but it is worth the risk. Mina admits that Mateo is one reason she is leaving. Carmen asks her not to turn her back on love, should it appears again. They hug.  Mina kisses everybody goodbye.

     Camilo and Marlen visit a clinic. Camilo asks the cost. It is high. Camilo tells Marlen there are no vacancies right now, but the doctor will tell him when one is available.

     At the hotel, Regina tells the staff that the chain has decided to close the hotel. Even her uncle couldn’t convince them otherwise. Carmen insists there must be something they can do. Regina says the investors want the hotel to produce the same profits as others in the chain and that is impossible. Regina tells them there is nothing to do, but there is much to do: inventory, etc. Regina says she will try to find them jobs in other hotels in the chain.

     Camilo talks to Mina about the clinic, says the deposit alone is cien cinquenta mil, asks Mina if she can loan them the money. Mina tells him she can’t, just bought her father’s shop. Camilo tells her not to worry. Mina tells him that she will leave him her phone number, wants him to call her if he needs anything. Before she starts packing, he tells her that Mateo loves her. They say goodbye.

     Camilo goes to the construction site, talks with Sergio about the clinic, tries to convince Sergio to help him rob a grocery store or something. Sergio refuses, even when Camilo tells him it is a matter of life or death for Marlen. Camilo is hurt, but Sergio won’t give in. Camilo walks away.

     Mina packs, gives Marlen some of the clothes she isn’t going to take, tells her the apartment is taken care of. Marlen assures Mina she won’t go back to cocaine. Mateo visits, drags Mina to his apartment, full of flowers and candles. He begs her not to go. She reminds him that he is leaving in two weeks, what difference does it make? He asks her to go with him to Barcelona, wants a real relationship with her. She gets up to leave. He asks her why she is so proud, asks what she if afraid of. He tells her to recall that he loves her, when she is packing, in the taxi, at the airport, in the plane: repeat to herself that he loves her.

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   El Universal, 10/22/00:  Enrique se sorprende y llora cuando Francisco le da las escrituras como regalo de Mina. Camilo trata de convencer a Sergio de que vuelvan a delinquir. Mina y Mateo dicen a Carmen y Enrique que se casarán y vivirán en Barcelona. Mariano prohibe a Raquel seguir trabajando. Camilo vigila la constructora donde está Sergio y se fija dónde guardan el dinero. Raquel pide a Enrique que se encargue de Toñito por algunos días. Camilo se sorprende al ver a Javi y le pide ayuda para asaltar la constructora. Raquel escucha a Mariano y a Vicente hablar de negocios muy raros. María se reconcilia con Sergio.   

     Diario de Yucatan, 10/22/00: Enrique se sorprende y llora cuando Francisco le da las escrituras como regalo a Mina. Camilo trata de convencera Sergio para que vuelvan a cometer delitos, pero éste no acepta. Mina decide que no irá a Santo Domingo e invita a Carmen y Enrique acenar en su departamento.Durante la cena, Mina y Mateo dicen a Carmen y Enrique que se casarán y se irán a vivir a Barcelona. Mariano prohíbe a Raquel que sigatrabajando, pero ésta no se deja y lo amenaza con denunciarlo.Raquel descubre a Mariano hablando solo, se asusta y llama a la policía. Mina y Mateo preparan su boda. Camilo vigila la constructora enla que trabaja Sergio y se fija donde guardan el dinero.Un taxista es asaltado, se trata de Javi. Raquel, muy nerviosa, pide a Enrique que se encargue de Toñito algunos días. Camilo sesorprende cuando ve a Javi y busca ayuda para asaltar la constructora. Mina y Mateo se casan.En la fiesta, Javi, quien ve bailar a Lucía y Manuel, se sorprende cuando Mateo le pregunta a quién busca.Raquel escucha a Mariano y Vicente cuando hablan de negocios muy raros. María se reconcilia con Sergio. Manuel confiesa a Enriqueque está enamorado de Lucía, pero ninguno de los dos se da cuenta que Javi los espía.— 

     La Vanguardia, 10/23/00:Enrique se sorprende y llora cuando Francisco le da las escrituras como regalo de Mina. Camilo trata de convencer a Sergio de que vuelvan a delinquir. Mina y Mateo dicen a Carmen y Enrique que se casarán y vivirán en Barcelona. Mariano prohibe a Raquel seguir trabajando. Camilo vigila la constructora donde está Sergio y se fija dónde guardan el dinero. Raquel pide a Enrique que se encargue de Toñito por algunos días. Camilo se sorprende al ver a Javi y le pide ayuda para asaltar la constructora. Raquel escucha a Mariano y a Vicente hablar de negocios muy raros. María se reconcilia con Sergio.

     TV Azteca, 10/23-27/00:Enrique se sorprende y llora cuando Francisco le da las escrituras como regalo de Mina. Camilo trata de convencer a Sergio de que regresen a cometer delitos, pero éste no acepta. Mina lo piensa bien y decide no irse a Santo Domingo e invita a Carmen y a Enrique a cenar a su departamento. Durante la cena, Mina y Mateo le dicen a Carmen y a Enrique que se casarán y se irán a vivir a Barcelona. Por otro lado Mariano le prohibe a Raquel seguir trabajando. Ella no se deja y lo hace sospechar que lo denunciará. Mariano alucina creyendo ver a Elena, quien le advierte que algún día terminará matando a Raquel.  Raquel descubre a Mariano hablando solo, ella se asusta y decide llamar a la policía. Mina y Mateo preparan su boda. Camilo vigila la constructora donde trabaja Sergio y se fija dónde guardan el dinero. Un taxista es asaltado, se trata de Javi. Raquel, muy nerviosa, le pide a Enrique que se encargue de Toñito por algunos días. Camilo se sorprende al ver a Javi y le pide ayuda para asaltar la constructora. Mina y Mateo se casan y en la fiesta, Javi escondido, ve bailar muy juntos a Lucía y a Manuel. En ese momento, Mateo lo encuentra y le pregunta si busca a alguien. Raquel escucha a Mariano y a Vicente hablar de negocios muy raros, le da angustia y decide reservar boletos para viajar a Chihuahua con Toñito. Mientras, María se reconcilia con Sergio. Manuel le confiesa a Enrique que está enamorado de Lucía, pero ninguno de los dos se da cuenta de que Javi los espía.

USA, 8/4-8/03:

     La Opinión, 8/10/03 [resumen de 8/4-8/03] Sólo telenovelas  Laura M. López Todo por amor  KAZA Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  Mina decide darse una oportunidad de amar y cancela su viaje. Mateo la ve llegar a su departamento. El piensa que es sólo su imaginación, pero lo cree cuando Mina lo abraza y lo besa.  Al día siguiente invita a sus padres para decirles que ella y Mateo se van a casar esa misma tarde porque al día siguiente viajan a España.  Ultimamente Carmen se había sentido un poco deprimida, primero por lo que sucedió en Cuernavaca con Gonzalo y después por el cierre del hotel Casa Azul, pero con la noticia que le dio su hija se olvidó momentáneamente de esto.  Enrique le dio las gracias a su hija por las escrituras y le dijo los planes que tenía para el taller. Para esto, Enrique había estado con Regina unas horas antes y le hizo ver el otro lado poco conocido de la mujer.  Regina se sentía mal por el cierre del hotel, también lo considera un poco como fracaso profesional, pero ante todo le daba mucha tristeza que los accionistas quisieran derribar el edificio y con ello se iban tantos sueños de tanto de empleados como de huéspedes que siempre regresaban.  Lucía, por su parte, habla con Manuel y le dice que ha reconsiderado y que tampoco ella quiere perderlo, pero le dice que empiecen de cero, como si nunca hubiera pasado nada entre ellos, Manuel acepta.  Javier en tanto, se conforma con verla a lo lejos mientras sigue trabajando en su taxi. El jamás se imaginó ser objeto de un robo a mano armada, pero sucedió cuando unos tipos se subieron a su taxi y lo amenazaron con pistola.  Raquel en cambio siente terror cada vez que Mariano se le acerca. Ella lo ve muy extraño, pero sobre todo cuando lo descubre hablando aparentemente solo.  Mariano siente la presencia de Elena, quien lo agobia con su pregunta de que si también a ella va a matarla.  Camilo en cambio está desesperado por conseguir el dinero para internar a Marlene en la clínica de desintoxicación. El cheque que le dio Javier no pudo cambiarlo porque la cuenta ya estaba cerrada.  El muchacho quiso convencer a Sergio de que lo ayudará a hacer algunos “trabajitos”, pero Sergio se mantuvo firme y no quiso.  En el hotel Casa Azul, la auditora resultó ser nada menos que una ex novia de Alvaro y quienes estuvieron muy enamorados en sus años de estudiantes.

     www.aztecaamerica.com, semana del 4 al 8 de agosto   CAPITULO 191  Mina agradece a Gonzalo su apoyo y se disculpa por haberlo rechazado antes. Manuel llama a Lucía pidiéndole se vean pues la ama, ella le da esperanzas. Marlene promete a Mina no le fallará a Camilo y dejará la droga. Mina regresa a decirle a Mateo se queda pues lo ama. Gonzalo y Quique acuerdan atender a Carmen que está triste por Mina. Ella les platica es un hecho cierran Casazul y no sabe qué va a hacer. Camilo busca a Javier para pedirle dinero, éste le da un cheque que no sabe si lo cambiarán pues sus cuentas están intervenidas. Enrique aconseja a Lucía se de una oportunidad con Manuel pues es joven, ella promete pensarlo. Francisco entrega a Enrique los papeles que le dejó Mina. Mateo propone matrimonio a Mina, ella acepta.  CAPITULO 192  Camilo avisa a Marlene tiene el dinero para la clínica. Mina les avisa se casa con Mateo. Onésimo pide a Manuel estudie el caso de Mariano para meterlo a la cárcel. Débora aconseja a Raquel se aleje de Mariano, ésta le dice no lo hace por miedo. Carmen y Lucía sorprendidas al saber se va Mina con Mateo. Gonzalo propone regresar a Casazul y evitar lo cierren, le aseguran la decisión es irrevocable. Camilo no puede cambiar el cheque, Sergio le ruega no haga una tontería. Carmen consuela a Regina que siente fracasó. Lucía pregunta a Onésimo por Manuel, éste asegura Sergio está vivo gracias a Manuel. Camilo insiste a Sergio vuelvan a robar. Mariano escucha la conversación de Raquel con Débora, veladamente la amenaza. Lucía propone a Manuel empezar como amigos. Javier lo ve a lo lejos.  CAPITULO 193  Enrique se entera por Carmen que Mina se irá con Mateo, le alegra saber dejará la prostitución. Mina invita a sus padres a cenar. Camilo desanimado miente a Marlene diciendo no hay lugar en la clínica. Enrique dice a Regina encontrará algo mejor después de Casazul. Llega Bertha a hacer la auditoria del hotel. Cuco habla de los millones que se manejan en la constructora, Camilo le hace preguntas muy interesado. Álvaro y ella se conocen desde hace 20 años. Javier y su pasajera son asaltados. Bertha y Álvaro recuerdan fueron novios, ella pasará la noche en el hotel. Mariano ordena a Raquel ya no irá a trabajar. Ésta lo sigue y lo ve hablando solo. Manuel platica a Gonzalo dejó la policía pero cuida a Lucía de Mariano que quedó libre por una orden de arriba. Mina y Mateo piden a Carmen y Enrique sean testigos de su boda.  CAPITULO 194  Carmen ofrece a Mina y Mateo celebrar su boda en Casazul. María ve preocupado a Sergio, éste le dice Camilo puede hacer una tontería. Ella le advierte no se involucre. Enrique pide a Raquel le lleve a Toñito a la boda de Mina, ella le dice quiere que hablen. Álvaro pasó la noche con Bertha en Casazul, Regina los encuentra en la habitación. Mariano llega a la estética a decirle a Débora que Raquel ya no trabajará, ésta queda preocupada. Camilo entra a la oficina de pagos en la constructora a ver el movimiento. Raquel pide a Enrique se quede con Toñito unos días. Mariano reclama a Raquel no avisara iba a ver a Enrique. Javier se niega a ayudar a Camilo a robar, éste desesperado trata de chantajearlo. En Casazul reciben a Mina y Mateo para la boda.

          USA, 8/4/03 - Mina goes to Gonzalo’s hotel, says goodbye to him, apologizes for her earlier attitude, tells him she is happy that her mother has found him, asks him to stay by her side. Later, she looks out the window at Mateo, waves. Then she says goodbye to Marlen, wishes her luck with the treatment, tells her Camilo is unique, walks out the door and, again, looks at Mateo.

     Manuel calls Lucia, says he is desperate to see her (just as Javier used to do).

     Carmen gives Quique a toy car, then tells Gonzalo she has to decide what to do with the rest of her life. He suggests a bath and a date. She reminds him they have a conversation pending.

     The door to Mateo’s apartment opens. It is Mina. She asks him to tell her he loves her. He does. She tells him she loves him. They kiss, make love. spectacularly, more than once. He proposes.

     Carmen finishes her bath, talks with Gonzalo: Mina - she’s leaving, nothing to do. Caza Azul - nothing they can do. “Nosotros”- she tells him she has to find something to satisfy her, fill her up, can’t help feeling jealous about Meche, doesn’t think therapy will  help. He teases her about her jealousy, says he and Meche shared a room to save money.

     Enrique asks Lucia about her and Manuel. Lucia tells him that she doesn’t love Manuel, has told him that.

     Francisco gives Enrique the papers to the shop, tells him Mina asked him to give them to him after she left.

     Javier helps Camilo out with money, although he can’t access his bank account.

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     8/5/03 - Angela, Lola’s housekeeper, visits Carmen, tells her that she is bored doing nothing, heard that Carmen had a house and, basically, is offering her services. Carmen and Gonzalo accept.

     When Marlen wakes up, Camilo tells her that he is making arrangements for her to get into the clinic, shows her the check. While they are hugging, Mina walks in.

     Manuel visits Onésimo, thanks him for the recommendation that got him his new job, tells him that he talked with Raquel but doesn’t want to do anything more. She is safer with Mariano than away from him. Manuel also tells him that Lucia is giving him the benefit of the doubt, that he will fight for her until the end.

     Camilo goes to the construction site, tells Sergio he got the money for the clinic.

     Raquel’s friend advises her to get out. Raquel admits she is scared, but she loves him.

     At Casa Azul, Carmen eats and talks with Lucia, tells her how much she is going to miss this place, how she choose every piece of furniture. Mateo and Mina walk in, hand in hand, tell the two that they are going to Barcelona together. Carmen is thrilled.

     Carmen talks to Regina about the hotel, about how things were when Regina first came to the hotel, etc.

     Gonzalo proposes that he be given Casa Azul for 2 months, let him make it profitable. The woman he talks to says he runs the best hotel in the chain, couldn’t offer him a demotion. Besides, management and the shareholders have decided they don’t want a hotel with Casa Azul’s profile.

     Lucia visits Onésimo, asks if Manuel tortured Sergio. Onésimo tells Lucia that Sergio was freed only because of Manuel’s intervention, that he did hit Sergio, use psychological pressure, but nothing that could be called torture. Then Onésimo tells her that Manuel is an exceptional person.

     Mariano finds Raquel on the phone to her friend, saying she doesn’t know what to do. Mariano tells Raquel that his lawyer told him he was safe, won’t be indicted. Raquel tells him that she wants to visit her parents. There is an implicit threat in the way Mariano talks to her.

     Lucia visits Manuel at the playground. From afar, Javier watches the two.

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     8/6-7/03 - [8/7/03 is a repeat]

     Enrique talks to Carmen about Mina’s buying the shop for him. She asks him not to reject it, it would hurt Mina. He agrees. She tells him that Mina is going to Barcelona with Mateo, assumes she won’t be “working”.

     Javier picks up a fare, as he drops her off, they are attacked by two armed men who force them to drive off to an alley where they are robbed. He can’t believe it, feels helpless. The men leave them and the frightened woman thanks Javier. 

     Mina calls Carmen, invites her and her father to dinner with her and Mateo.

     Mariano tells Raquel not to go back to work, repeats that he will buy her a business. Raquel tells him they’ve talked about this before, she wants to work. He repeats his usual phrase “think about it”. A bit later, she sees him by the pool, arguing with the empty air (he is talking to his former wife).

     Camilo visits Marlen, hears the news and congratulate Mateo and Mina, tells Marlen the clinic didn’t have a space available. Apparently the money that Javier gave him isn’t enough.

     At the hotel, Alvaro runs into an old friend, Berta Suarez, who has been talking with Regina about business. She is now married and with children. They go to a bar, get a bit drunk, talk of old times. She makes it clear to him that she would like to spend the night with him.

     Camilo visits Sergio at the construction site, hears two men talking about the money kept in the office. He asks them about it and the two, of course, tell him everything they know.

     At dinner, Mateo and Mina tell Enrique and Carmen they are going to get married, ask them to be the witnesses. Needless to say, her parents are thrilled. Enrique tells Mina he is going to treat her “gift” as a loan, insists on paying it back as he can. She accepts.

     Manuel brings Quique home, later talks with Gonzalo, tells him that he is no longer with the police, is teaching now. Gonzalo asks about Mariano; Manuel tells him that word came from above to drop the case. He admits that Lucia is still in danger, tells Gonzalo how much he loves her. 

     Mariano makes love to Raquel even though she doesn’t want him to.

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     8/8/03 - Mateo agrees to be married in Casa Azul.

     Sergio gets the news of Mina’s marriage, tells Maria. Maria asks Sergio if he would like to go with her to the doctor for the results of the sonagram. Sergio tells Maria that Camilo is depressed.

     Preparations for Mina’s wedding take place.

     Alvar and Berta spend the night together in a hotel room. Regina walks in on them in the morning.

     Camilo

     Mariano goes to the beauty salon, tells Raquel’s boss that she has decided to stop working. She calls Raquel, but Raquel is with Enrique, asks him to take care of their son for a few days.

     Mariano is upset when Raquel comes home because he expected her to be home, doesn’t like her seeing Enrique, wants to know where she is.

     Javier tells Camilo there is no way he can help him. Camilo asks him to, in that case, help him with a job. When Javier refuses, Camilo threatens to talk to Lucia. Javier draws a gun, shoots at Camilo, misses on purpose.

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     El Universal, 10/29/00:Mariano le exige a Lucía que no se meta en su vida, pero ella le dice a Manuel que la ayude a salvar a Raquel y Toñito. Sergio le pide al ingeniero la oportunidad de ser su asistente. María le comenta a Gonzalo que el bebé que espera es niño. En el hotel Casazul, los empleados organizan una cena como despedida. Raquel aprovecha que Mariano está fuera de casa y se prepara para escapar con su hijo. María desconfía de Sergio y al verlo preocupado, teme que vuelva a las andadas. Mariano amenaza a Raquel con matarla si lo abandona. Camilo decide asaltar la constructora. Mariano recibe un sobre en donde le aseguran que Elena no lo engañó.

     Diario de Yucatan, 10/29/00:  Mariano exige a Lucía que no se meta en su vida, pero ella dice a Manuel que la ayude a salvar a Raquel y Toñito. Sergio pide al ingeniero una oportunidad para ser su asistente. Después, advierte a Camilo que si insiste en asaltar la constructura lo denunciará con la policía. María comenta a Gonzalo que el bebé que espera es niño. En el hotel Casazul, los empleados organizan una cena de despedida. Lucía se disculpa por no asistir, pero está preocupada por la seguridad de Raquel y Toñito. Sin embargo, Raquel aprovecha que Mariano está fuera de la casa y se prepara para escapar con su hijo, pero éste la descubre. María desconfía de Sergio al verlo preocupado, teme que vuelva a las andadas. Ella se lo comenta y él le pide que le tenga confianza. Mariano amenaza a Raquel con matarla si lo abandona. Cuando llega Enrique a visitarla, Raquel finge que está feliz y le pide que cuide a Toñito mientras ella se va de vacaciones con Mariano. Este recibe un sobre en donde le aseguran que Elena nunca lo engañó. El se pone furioso y se desquita con Raquel. Carmen llega en el momento en que Mercedes besa a Gonzalo a manera de despedida. Lucía y Esther le aconsejan que hable con él para que le explique la situación, pero ella se niega. Camilo decide asaltar la constructora, le pide ayuda a Sergio, pero éste se niega. En el instante en que comete el robo llega la policía. Mariano recibe otro mensaje en el que le advierten que ya conocen el lugar donde enterró a Elena.—

     La Vanguardia, 10/30/00:Mariano le exige a Lucía que no se meta en su vida, pero ella le dice a Manuel que la ayude a salvar a Raquel y Toñito. Sergio le pide al ingeniero la oportunidad de ser su asistente. María le comenta a Gonzalo que el bebé que espera es niño. En el hotel Casazul, los empleados organizan una cena como despedida. Raquel aprovecha que Mariano está fuera de casa y se prepara para escapar con su hijo. María desconfía de Sergio y al verlo preocupado, teme que vuelva a las andadas. Mariano amenaza a Raquel con matarla si lo abandona. Camilo decide asaltar la constructora. Mariano recibe un sobre en donde le aseguran que Elena no lo engañó.

     TV Azteca, 10/30/00 - 11/3/00:  Mariano le exige a Lucía que no se meta en su vida pero ella le dice a Manuel que la ayude a salvar a Raquel y a Toñito. Sergio le pide al ingeniero la oportunidad de ser su asistente, después, le advierte a Camilo que si insiste en asaltar la constructora lo denunciará con la policía. María le comenta a Gonzalo que el bebé que espera es niño. Lucía está preocupada por la seguridad de Raquel y Toñito. Raquel aprovecha que Mariano está fuera de la casa y se prepara para escapar con su hijo, pero éste la sorprende. María desconfía de Sergio al verlo preocupado, teme que vuelva a robar, ella se lo comenta y él le pide confianza. Mariano amenaza a Raquel con matarla si lo abandona, en eso llega Enrique a visitarla, ella finge estar feliz y le pide que cuide a Toñito mientras se va de vacaciones con Mariano. Mariano recibe un sobre en donde le aseguran que Elena nunca lo engañó. El se pone como loco y se desquita con Raquel. Carmen llega en el momento en que Mercedes le da un beso a Gonzalo como despedida. Lucía y Esther le aconsejan que hable con él para que le explique todo, pero ella se niega. Camilo se decide a asaltar la constructora, le pide ayuda de nuevo a Sergio pero éste se niega. En el instante en que está robando llega la policía. Mariano recibe otro sobre en donde le advierten que ya saben el lugar en el que enterró a Elena.  

     USA 8/11-15/03:

          La Opinión, 8/17/03 [resumen de 8/11-15/03] Sólo Telenovelas  Laura M. López ‘TODO POR AMOR’  KAZA, Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  Ahora el semblante de Carmen refleja felicidad, después de tantas cosas malas que ha sufrido su familia últimamente... es por la boda de Mina con Mateo.  Quique le pregunta a su ahora cuñado que si sabía en lo que trabajaba Mina. El contesta que sí, pero que la ama y por eso se casó con ella. Además, Mina ya ha decidido cambiar de vida por él.  En uno de los salones de Casa Azul se llevó a cabo la recepción, la cual fue organizada rápidamente por Carmen, Esther, Graciela y Alvaro, sin faltar Regina, quien estuvo de acuerdo en todo.  Mientras, desde afuera, el chofer de un taxi observaba tristemente a Manuel y Lucía, quienes platicaban en uno de los balcones... era Javier, quien gracias a Camilo se enteró de la boda y se conformó con mirarla de lejos.  La relación entre Manuel y Lucía continuó como amigos solamente, pero también porque Lucía estaba preocupada por Raquel y Toñito y temía por ellos si Mariano se enteraba que Raquel quería dejarlo.  Lucía no quiere preocupar a su papá, pero a éste le extraña que la muchacha insista tanto en querer traerse a vivir un tiempo a Toñito con ellos.  Por otro lado, Camilo está desesperado por conseguir el dinero para internar a Marlene en la clínica, y como Sergio no quiso ayudarle, entonces él solo intentará robar el dinero que guardan en la oficina de la construcción.  Sergio, por nada del mundo piensa regresar al pasado, pues Gonzalo le hizo ver algo muy importante... que él debe ser un ejemplo para su hijo desde ahora, y más cuando ya está seguro de que tendrán un hijo varón.  Como ya es seguro de que el hotel Casa Azul cerrará sus puertas, Regina sugiere que inicien un negocio entre todos para ofrecer servicio de banquetes. Todos están de acuerdo, pues se les hace una buena idea y saben hacerlo. Sin embargo, a Esther no le parece buena idea incluir a Regina.  Mariano descubre a Raquel cuando estaba a punto de escaparse. El se comporta como un loco y después reacciona como un niño de sólo pensar que Raquel quiere dejarlo. Ella se asusta mucho al verlo así.

www.aztecaamerica.com, semana del 11 al 15 de agosto   CAPITULO 195  Gonzalo feliz de ver a Carmen tan contenta con la boda. Javier desde la calle ve a Lucía con Manuel. Sergio habla con Gonzalo y le agradece sus consejos, pide perdón por haberlo considerado su enemigo. Mina da las gracias a Carmen por la fiesta. Raquel escucha a Mariano hablar de sus negocios, éste le pide se retire. Ella se prepara para irse. Enrique platica con Manuel quien acepta estar enamorado de Lucía y su deseo de verla feliz. Enrique le pide tenga paciencia. Quique dice a Mina sabe era prostituta, pero la quiere y la acepta. Bertha se despide de Álvaro, Esther los encuentra besándose. Álvaro le aclara le gustan las mujeres. Sergio dice a Lucía acepta se equivocó y Manuel estaba haciendo su trabajo. Sergio habla con María de lo que siente por ella. Javier ve a Lucía irse con Manuel.  CAPITULO 196  Mariano se burla de la boda de Mina. Raquel le cuestiona que hacía Helena. Raquel lo sigue y ve habla solo. Camilo evade contestar a Sergio, a Marlene le dice está consiguiendo el dinero para la clínica. Lucía agradece a Manuel su compañía. Regina sugiere a Carmen pongan un negocio de banquetes, les entusiasma la idea a todos. María recuerda a Sergio es un compromiso ser padre. Gonzalo recibe a Carmen con una serenata. Raquel llega por Toñito, Enrique trata de hablar con ella pero alega tiene prisa. Lucía la nota rara y le llama a Manuel para verlo. El ingeniero reconoce a Camilo al verlo en las oficinas de la constructora, éste le dice busca trabajo. Sergio llora al saber va a ser niño. Lucía busca a Raquel y le propone se vaya, Mariano la escucha.  CAPITULO 197  Mariano reclama a Lucía se quiera llevar a Raquel, ésta le pide a Lucía ya no vuelva. Sergio preocupado busca a Camilo. Marlene trata de controlar su deseo por las drogas. Meche busca a Gonzalo para platicar con él. Carmen habla con Regina del negocio de banquetes. Carmen se disgusta al saber Gonzalo se verá con Meche. Onésimo advierte a Manuel no se acerque a Mariano por órdenes superiores. Meche confiesa a Gonzalo lo ama, pero se alejará. María y Sergio invitan a cenar a sus padres para celebrar. Lucía pide a Manuel ayude a Raquel y le dice lo sucedido con Mariano. Raquel planea con Débora su fuga de casa de Mariano. Sergio reclama a Camilo quiera robar la constructora, éste asegura lo hará por Marlene y sólo se detendrá si lo denuncia a la policía.  CAPITULO 198  Marlene advierte a Camilo que no vaya a robar o a matar para conseguir el dinero de la clínica. Onésimo pide a Manuel regrese a la policía. Sergio busca a Onésimo para pedirle ayuda pero no lo hace. Carmen y Gonzalo festejan con María y Sergio. Estos últimos discuten pues María teme Camilo comprometa a Sergio en sus fechorías. Lucía pide a Enrique lleve a Toñito a vivir con ellos. Éste le cuestiona que pasa pero ella calla. Manuel ruega a Lucía se aleje de Mariano, ella alega Raquel corre peligro y no la abandonará. Sergio jura a María nada los separará. Raquel trata de huir pero Mariano la sorprende, amenaza con matarse y matarla si lo deja.  CAPITULO 199  María confía a Carmen está preocupada porque Camilo necesita dinero y teme involucre a Sergio en algo ilegal. Manuel pregunta a Sergio por Camilo pero no responde. El ingeniero ofrece a Sergio apoyarlo si decide estudiar. Manuel encuentra a Mariano en su casa que le exige Lucía no se acerque a Raquel. Enrique visita a Raquel, quien le dice se irá de vacaciones con Mariano y le dejará a Toñito. Manuel avisa a Lucía de las amenazas de Mariano, le exige no se acerque más a éste. Mariano enloquece al recibir el anónimo. Raquel advierte a Mariano se irá si vuelve a faltarle al respeto. Carmen platica a Lucía no quiere perder a Gonzalo, decide ir a buscarlo. Mercedes se despide de Gonzalo y lo besa, Carmen los sorprende.

     USA, 8/12/03 - Mariano tells Raquel he can’t believe anybody would marry Mina because she was a prostitute and not for money. He assures her that she won’t be bored staying at home.

     The wedding reception continues. Maria and Gonzalo sit at one table, watch Carmen laughing with her friends. After the guests leave, Carmen tells Gonzalo that she realized today that nothing in her life was complete without him.

     Sergio and Maria kiss all the way up to her apartment, but she wants to talk first about parenthood, responsibility.

     Lucia invites Manuel into her home, tells him how she fell in love with Javier in spite of herself.

     Gonzalo takes Carmen home....and she finds singers waiting in the garden. The two kiss and dance to a lovely serenade.

     Sergio’s boss asks him why Camilo was in the construction office. Sergio says he doesn’t know, except that Camilo is looking for work. Then he gets permission to go with Maria to her doctor’s appointment, tells him that he wants a girl, because a boy might be like him. But the sonogram shows a boy. Sergio cries.

     Lucia calls Manuel after a visit by Raquel to Enrique worries her. Manuel says there isn’t much he can do. Lucia decides to see her, looks for a cab and chooses the one Javier is driving. He keeps his face hidden, drives off. Lucia takes another, goes to Raquel’s house, talks with her, says she is in danger, has a cab waiting. Mariano arrives at that moment.

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     8/13/03 - Raquel asks Lucia to leave. After she goes, Mariano tells her he doesn’t want her to talk to or see Lucia again.

     At his hotel, Gonzalo tells Graciela that things are much better with Carmen. She tells him about Carmen’s suspicions and jealousy over his being in Cuernavaca with Meche. He tells her that his relationship with Carmen is too important to let something like that interfere.

     Meche appears in the hotel, greets Gonzalo, tells him that she has something important to discuss with him. He calls Carmen to break a lunch date, says Meche needs to talk with him. She says ok, but when she hangs up, she is upset.  At lunch, Meche apologizes to Gonzalo for what she tried to do in Cuernavaca. He tells her it was flattering.

     Regina supervises the closing of the hotel, tells Carmen she feels useless.

     Sergio goes to Marlen’s apartment, asks if she knows where Camilo is.

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     8/14/03 - Marlen goes out to work, tells Camilo she knows he doesn’t have the money to pay for a clinic, doesn’t want him to do something stupid, kill somebody, rob, to get the money. Marlen tells him she can get the money. He can’t stop her.

     When Carmen gets home, Gonzalo tells her that Maria and Sergio have invited them to dinner, know the sex of her grandchild. She tells him that there are only a couple guests left in the hotel. She asks him about his day and he guesses she means his lunch with Meche. He tells her it went fine, she says that he likes Meche. He responds “then there is nothing I can do about it” which makes her laugh and toss a pillow at him. They go to dinner with Sergio and Maria and celebrate. After Carmen and Gonzalo leave, Maria talks to Sergio about Camilo. Sergio assures her that he doesn’t know what Camilo is going to do but he knows that Sergio won’t help him. Carmen doesn’t want Sergio near Camilo until he changes. Sergio tells her that he can’t abandon Camilo, they grew up together. He swears he isn’t going to get into a situation which would hurt her or their child.

     Enrique, Lucia and Francisco talk about work, Raquel. Both Lucia and Enrique are worried about her.

     Javier sends a message to Mariano that Helena didn’t cheat on him.

     Sergio drags Maria into a shower. Gonzalo and Carmen make love.  

     Lucia again talks to Manuel about saving Raquel. She tells him that Javier would kill to protect her, but Mariano is capable of killing Raquel. He begs her to be patient, swears he will do what he can. 

     Javier has a nightmare about a man he killed, breaks a mirror.

     Mariano catches Raquel as she tries to escape with her son. He demands to know what more she wants, pulls out a gun, threatens to kill himself, then she, tells her that he loves her, just wants her to be happy in her house. She cries, almost hysterically. He begs her, tells her he loves her over and over. She tells him everything will be ok.

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     8/15/03 - In the hotel, Carmen tells Maria how happy she is about her and Sergio. Maria tells her mother her concerns about Camilo, that he might convince Sergio to do something bad. Carmen tells her she is sure Sergio loves her enough not to risk losing her. Later, Carmen talks to Lucia about Sergio and Camilo. Lucia is sure Sergio has changed. 

     Manuel goes to the construction site, asks Sergio about Camilo, if he is planning anything. Manuel warns Sergio to warn Camilo.

     Camilo cases the site he plans to rob, dictates notes to himself.

     At his hotel, Gonzalo has the desk give Meche a discount. She tells him her plans, will be leaving in the afternoon. They agree to meet before she goes.

     Sergio has to learn how to read construction plans for a new job. His boss asks if he has ever considered going to university to study engineering. Sergio reminds him that he has a child on the way. Sergio says that he is more attuned to manual work than intellectual stuff.

     Manuel finds Mariano waiting inside his apartment. Mariano tells him that Lucia doesn’t interest him, but she has interfered in his house, doesn’t want her to interfere in his life. Mariano tells Manuel to warn Lucia to stay away from him, his house, his wife.

     Enrique visits Raquel while she is playing with her son. He asks her if she is ok. She tells him that she is fine. Raquel tells him he’d like Toñito to stay with him for a while, doesn’t know when, but Mariano has offered to take her on a trip, it would be her first vacation.

     The maid gives Mariano an envelope, it contains the note that Javier created for him, the one saying “Helena nunca te engaño”. But nobody knows who left the note at the door. Mariano can’t figure out who it could be. When Raquel asks him what is going on, he yells at her. She tells him that she won’t stay with him if he speaks like that to her again. She walks away from him, he follows. He tells her she can’t leave. She asks what he is going to do, tie her up, kill her? He calms down, becomes loving again. She tells him she is staying because she loves him, to keep him company, but she won’t let him treat her like that.

     Manuel talks to Lucia, warns her that Mariano has enough power to put her in jail, tells her not to get involved.

     Carmen talks with Lucia about her feelings, the fact that all she wants is to be left alone, maybe she made a mistake in going directly from Enrique to Gonzalo. Then she says he misses how Gonzalo courted her. Her marriage has become formal, dry. But, Carmen admits, she doesn’t want to lose Gonzalo. She tells Lucia she is going home, going to change, will find Gonzalo and ask him to be her novio again.

     Raquel talks later with Mariano about spending some time alone together, sending Tonito to stay with Enrique for a while. She tells him she understands that he is under a lot of pressure, thinks it would be good for them. Then, all at once, he hallucinates that he is seeing Helena, stops paying attention.

     Meche looks for Gonzalo to say goodbye. He wishes her luck. She asks permission to give him a goodbye kiss, which turns out to be quite passionate. Carmen walks in on the two of them just then. Gonzalo tells her it meant nothing, chases after her, asks her to let him explain. She tells him he’s like all men, won’t let him explain, tells him to leave her alone.

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     El Universal, 11/5/00:María le avisa a Carmen que Sergio salió armado de la casa. Mientras, en la constructora éste no logra convencer a Camilo de que se entregue a la policía. Camilo amenaza matar a los rehenes si no cumplen sus condiciones, entre ellas localizar a Marlene. Camilo llama a Javi pidiéndole ayuda. Onésimo le dice que encontraron a Marlene, pero drogada. Sergio se sorprende de ver a Javi en la constructora, pero lo previene de que no se entregue. Javi se encuentra con Laura, mientras que Lucía inicia una relación con Manuel. Camilo y Sergio son llevados al reclusorio y Marino promete hacerles la vida imposible.

     Diario de Yucatan, 11/5/00:  María le avisa a Carmen que Sergio salió armado de la casa. En la constructora, Sergio no logra convencer a Camilo de que se entrege a la policía. Comienza la balacera y Camilo hiere de gravedad al ingeniero, y Sergio al vigilante. En su desesperación, Sergio promete al ingeniero sacarlo del lugar y llevarlo a un hospital. Después, Sergio llama a Manuel para explicarle lo que pasó. Camilo amenaza a la policía con matar a los rehenes si no cumplen sus condiciones para su huida, entre ellas, localizar a Marlene. Camilo llama a Javi y le pide ayuda. Onésimo le dice que ya encontraron a Marlene, pero está muy drogada. Camilo no le cree e insiste en que la busquen. Sergio quiere entregarse a la policía y llama a María para decirle que la ama. Javi observa desde una azotea. Sergio se sorprende al ver a Javi en la constructora. Javi los previene de que no se entreguen pues les tendieron una trampa y pueden matarlos. La policía detiene a Camilo y a Sergio. Gonzalo no cree en la inocencia de su yerno y le sugiere a María que lo abandone. Lucía recibe la visita de Laura. Javi se encuentra con Laura mientras Lucía comienza una relación formal con Manuel.—

     La Vanguardia, 11/6/00:María le avisa a Carmen que Sergio salió armado de la casa. Mientras, en la constructora éste no logra convencer a Camilo de que se entregue a la policía. Camilo amenaza matar a los rehenes si no cumplen sus condiciones, entre ellas localizar a Marlene. Camilo llama a Javi pidiéndole ayuda.

   TV Azteca,11/6-10/00: María le avisa a Carmen que Sergio salió armado de la casa. Mientras en la constructora, éste no logra convencer a Camilo de que se entregue a la policía. Al momento, se inicia la balacera y Camilo hiere de gravedad al Ingeniero y Sergio al vigilante. En su desesperación, Sergio le promete al Ingeniero sacarlo del lugar y llevarlo a un hospital. Después, éste llama a Manuel para explicarle lo que pasó. Camilo amenaza a la policía con matar a los rehenes si no cumplen sus condiciones para su huida, entre ellas, localizar a Marlene. Camilo le llama a Javi pidiéndole ayuda. Onésimo le dice que ya encontraron a Marlene pero que se encuentra muy drogada. Camilo no le cree e insiste en que la busquen. Sergio quiere entregarse a la policía y llama a María para decirle que la ama. Mientras, Javi los está observando desde una azotea. Sergio se sorprende al ver a Javi en la constructora quien los previene de que no se entreguen pues les tendieron una trampa y pueden matarlos. Por fin, la policía detiene a Camilo y a Sergio. Gonzalo no cree en la inocencia de su yerno y le sugiere a María que lo abandone. Raquel escucha a Mariano y a Vicente hablar sobre la muerte de Elena y que creen que es Camilo, quien le ha estado enviando los anónimos. Camilo le confiesa a Carmen que él es el único culpable del asalto. Gonzalo, está harto de tantos problemas y de las dudas de Carmen que le pide separarse por un tiempo antes de que acabe su amor. Raquel decide quedarse al lado de Mariano para recabar más pruebas en contra de él y denunciarlo con la policía. Lucía recibe la visita de Laura, la madre de Javi. Javi se encuentra con Laura mientras Lucía inicia una relación formal con Manuel. Camilo y Sergio son trasladados al reclusorio. Más tarde, Mariano los visita para presionarlos y les dice que les hará la vida imposible dentro de la cárcel hasta que le confiesen quién escribió los anónimos.

USA, 8/18-22/03:

     La Opinión, 8/24/03 [summary of 8/18-22/03]  Sólo telenovelas  Laura M. López   ‘TODO POR AMOR’  KAZA, Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  María intentó detener a Sergio cuando descubrió que tenía una pistola. Sergio iba a tratar de ayudar a Camilo, pero no precisamente a robar el dinero de la construcción, sino más bien a convencerlo de que no lo hiciera.  Sin embargo era tanta la desesperación de Camilo por tener ese dinero para salvar a Marlene que no le importaba morir en el intento.  Aparentemente, el robo había salido bien, hasta que Camilo es detenido por unos policías. El muchacho se regresa al interior del edificio, toma como rehenes a todos los empleados y hiere a un oficial que quiso detenerlo.  Sergio sigue tratando de convencer a su amigo de entregarse, porque ya el edificio está rodeado, además, el herido seguía perdiendo mucha sangre.  Pero Camilo no cedía, hasta que Manuel, quien fue avisado por Sergio, logra convencerlo de que le permita entrar con un médico.  Manuel y Sergio le dicen a Camilo que se entreguen, porque aún están a tiempo de que los cargos no sean tan graves. Camilo les dice que no se rendirá y pide que lleven a Marlene y les proporcionen un avión para escapar.  Todo esto ya estaba pasando por la televisión. Carmen, Enrique y todos se encontraban en el lugar sin saber qué hacer. El comandante ordena que busquen a Marlene, pero ya la muchacha, en su desesperación por la droga, había escapado del departamento.  Logran ubicarla y la ponen en el teléfono. Camilo se deprime al verla tan desmejorada, por un momento la sensibilidad se apoderó de él, pero de nuevo toma control de la situación, pero para esto ya la orden de entrar había sido dada por el comandante.  Los agentes de seguridad estaban a punto de entrar al rescate, pero fueron atacados sorpresivamente por un hombre quien logró someterlos.  Entre tanto alboroto y desconcierto, los policías que cuidaban que nadie pasara la barrera, no se percataron sino hasta que ya Quique entraba al edificio. Carmen se puso aún más nerviosa porque podría ocurrir una tragedia.  Quique había estado viendo las noticias y temía por su hermano a quien adoraba. En su inocencia, el niño no se dio cuenta de la gravedad del asunto al estar en el mero centro del problema.

www.aztecaamerica.com,    semana del 18 al 22 de agosto   CAPITULO 200  Carmen no acepta ninguna explicación de Gonzalo. Mercedes apenada ofrece a Gonzalo hablar con Carmen, él no acepta. Carmen platica a Esther y Lucía encontró a Gonzalo besándose con Meche, ellas tratan de calmarla pero ella no está dispuesta a fingir como con las infidelidades de Enrique. Carmen decide dormir en Casazul pues no acepta escuchar a Gonzalo. Raquel dice a Mariano que llevará a Toñito con Enrique. Marlene pide a Camilo no la deje salir pues necesita droga. Sergio jura a María no apoyará a Camilo en nada ilegal. Gonzalo habla con Graciela de lo sucedido con Meche, asegura ya se cansó de dar explicaciones. Gonzalo dice a Carmen la ama y no le ha sido infiel.  CAPITULO 201  Carmen se muestra intransigente al igual que Gonzalo. Camilo ve la gravedad de Marlene, le jura la ama y nunca la dejará. Graciela aconseja a Gonzalo comprenda a Carmen pues vivió la infidelidad con Enrique. Camilo llama a Sergio para pedirle lo ayude. Enrique propone a Sergio ayudar para que Marlene vaya a la clínica pero no l50 mil pesos. Camilo llama a Adriana pidiendo 500 mil pesos de rescate por su hijo. Marlene desesperada trata de salir pues Camilo la dejó encerrada. Regina entrega las liquidaciones del personal de Casazul. Mariano reclama a Onésimo y a Manuel le envíen anónimos. Raquel deja a Toñito en casa de Enrique. Marlene dice a Sergio que Camilo fue a robar y debe impedirlo. María encuentra a Sergio con una pistola pero no logra detenerlo.  CAPITULO 202  María alcanza a Carmen para avisarle Sergio salió con una pistola. Camilo llama a Adriana pidiéndole 500 mil pesos a cambio de su hijo. Manuel se resiste a creer la versión de Onésimo que Javier está vivo. Camilo recibe el dinero pero se frustra su salida de la constructora. Camilo toma al niño como rehén y amenaza al personal. Sergio se involucra al impedir un guardia dispare a Camilo. El ingeniero pide a Sergio recapacite y no se involucre con Camilo. Onésimo recibe aviso de la toma de rehenes en la constructora. Camilo se niega a salir y regresar el dinero. Sergio llama a Manuel para pedirle ayuda. Sergio dice a Camilo se entreguen pero no acepta. Manuel sube por el policía herido. Carmen con Lucía y María llegan a la constructora.  CAPITULO 203  Camilo se muestra intransigente aun con Sergio. Manuel acompaña a Onésimo que se hace cargo de la situación. Camilo exige a Manuel lleven a Marlene, un coche y un avión para irse. Onésimo recibe órdenes de no negociar. El ingeniero pide a Sergio recapacite. Sergio convence a Camilo que Manuel suba por el herido. Carmen, Lucía y María llegan y Manuel las pone al tanto de lo que sucede. Camilo pide ayuda a Javier. Marlene busca al Chicarcas y consigue droga, la policía la espera en su casa y tiene una crisis, la llevan al hospital. Javier llega a la azotea del edificio. Camilo amenaza con matar rehenes. Camilo habla con Marlene que sufre otra crisis. Quique escapa de Martha y llega al edificio, escucha ordenan atacar y logra llegar al edificio.  CAPITULO 204  Quique llega donde Sergio y Camilo. Javier vestido de guardia de asalto observa. Sergio pide a Quique se vaya pero el niño se resiste a dejarlo. Carmen habla con Quique y le ordena baje. Sergio entrega a Quique con Manuel y regresa con Camilo. Sergio llama a María para pedirle perdón. Javier llega a ayudarlos a escapar, Sergio se niega y le advierte lo matará si lo vuelve a ver. Onésimo ordena matarlos, Manuel se opone pero le recuerdan ya no es policía. Camilo y Sergio se entregan. Manuel discute con Onésimo por no creerle a Sergio. Gonzalo aconseja a María se olvide de Sergio. Carmen habla con Sergio que está detenido. Quique se niega a ir a la escuela por temor a las burlas. Se presenta buscando a Lucía una mujer que dice es madre de Javier.

     USA, 8/18/03 -  Carmen rushes into a bathroom, tells Ester and Lucia what she just saw, can’t believe what a fool she was. Lucia tells her mother to give him a chance to explain. Carmen can’t believe Lucia would defend him, after she had reprimanded her mother for accepting Enrique’s “aventuras”.

     Gonzalo calls Carmen, she tells him she doesn’t want to talk to him, won’t be home. Then Gonzalo talks with Graciela, refuses to do anything to calm down Carmen, is tired of all the problems. She could have given him the benefit of the doubt. Graciela tells Gonzalo that he is being ingenuous to expect that Carmen could see him kissing another woman and not be upset.

     Lucia and Manuel visit Gonzalo. He tells her he isn’t disposed to give her any explanation. Lucia says that she doesn’t want her mother to suffer the way her father made her suffer. Gonzalo says he isn’t Enrique, tells her where the suitcases are. Then he asks her to tell her mother that he loves her.

     Gonzalo calls Maria; Sergio answers, gives the phone to Maria. He tells her he just wanted to hear her voice.

     Marlen gives Camilo the money she earned, tells him she didn’t spend a cent, tells him to hide the money, to lock her up, disconnect the phone, everything, so she can stay clean. He swears he will.

     Carmen tells Marta and Ester she won’t tolerate one more infidelity. Marta tells her she has to talk to Gonzalo. Carmen says she knows that, just doesn’t know what attitude to take.

     Javier’s landlady sits down with him briefly, tells him she is something of a psychic, knows when somebody is lying. He shows her a picture of Mariano’s wife Helena on his laptop. She tells him the woman is dead.

     Gonzalo greets Carmen at the hotel, in front of Regina, gives her a kiss on the cheek. After Regina leaves, Carmen tells Gonzalo she needs an hour to finish the inventory. He says he will wait. They sit down to eat, Gonzalo tells her there is nothing between him and Meche except a long-standing friendship that ended with a good-bye kiss. He tells her he has never been unfaithful. If she doesn’t believe him, there is nothing he can do about it. She tells him it doesn’t solve her doubts, she still wonders why he spent the weekend with Meche, was it because of something about her. He tells her that he didn’t “spend the weekend with Meche”, it was an accidental meeting. She says ok, he ran into Meche. He didn’t have to spend the weekend with her. Gonzalo tells Carmen that he is tired of giving explanations to her, of telling her how much he loves her, of trying to prove his love to her. She asks him what he expects of her. He says he wants her to love him, to be happy with him. He asks her if she can give him that, says he will wait for her answer, leaves the table.

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     8/19/03 -  Ester does her best to defend Gonzalo to Carmen, but Carmen “saw what she saw”. Then Regina approaches them, tells them today is their last day, she’ll give them their final pay.

     Camilo sits by Marlen’s bedside. swears he will always be with her. She begs him not to go after the money.

     Graciela tries to defend Carmen to Gonzalo, reminds him of her past with Enrique. He tells her that if Carmen can’t tell the difference between Enrique and him, then they are lost. Graciela recommends time. Gonzalo says he isn’t sure there’s anything left for time to send.

     Camilo calls Sergio, begs him to help, swears there will be no killing, tells him all he would have to do. Sergio asks where he is, says he will help him, tells him to wait at home. Camilo hangs up. He calls a woman on the floor where the money is, says “they” have her child. She begs to speak to her son. Camilo tells her not to tell anybody, to put the money in the sack. Sergio goes to his father, asks for a loan for Marlen, explains about her addiction and Camilo’s plan to rob. Enrique tells him he doesn’t realize how much money he is talking about.

     Manuel talks with Onésimo. Mariano comes in, accuses them of sending the anonymous letter. Both deny it. He says they’d better be telling the truth or with a single call they’ll be out of work.

     Regina surprises the staff with going away gifts. Alvaro gets the sheets from the bed he and Berta shared, washed unfortunately. Marta gets a closed box of something. She gives Ester an antique vase with flowers. Graciela gets a picture that she liked. Lucia gets a funny little basket of soaps and things (I think). She gives Carmen a lamp. Regina cries. The staff claps. Then Alvaro opens the champagne. They reminisce.

     Raquel drops off her son at Enrique’s house. Enrique is worried about Raquel is doing this, says he can’t believe she just wants to enjoy her life. She goes on the offensive, says she is no longer a young thing, wants to recover the time she lost with him.

     Sergio goes to Marlen’s apartment, says she doesn’t have keys, is sure that Camilo is planning a robbery. Sergio tries to kick in the door but can’t.  Maria finds Sergio taking a gun; she tries to keep him from leaving.

     Mariano gets another envelope with a note in it, about where he buried Helena.

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     8/20/03 - Everybody leaves the hotel, says goodbye. There is a big sign: Se vende como terreno. As the women walk away, Maria dashes up to Carmen, Lucia and Ester, tells them that Sergio left the house with a gun.

     Mariana sits in shock in the office, then gets up and goes to the vault. She goes downstairs, the guard notices something odd about Mariana’s reaction to seeing her son. Camilo grabs the boy, gets in the elevator and goes upstairs where he aims a gun at everybody.  A policeman puts a gun to Camilo’s head; Camilo puts a gun to the boy’s head. Sergio appears and points a gun at the policeman. Sergio’s boss tells Angel, the policeman to lower his gun. The policeman drops his gun, Camilo sets the boy down, poionts his gun at the policeman and Sergio’s boss. Sergio tells Camilo to drop his gun and the money. Sergio lets his boss take care of the wounded man. Camilo barricades himself in with everybody. One of the wounded men is in very bad shape, may die. Sergio tries to get Camilo to give it up. He won’t. Onésimo gets the call. Sergio calls Manuel, tells him it was all a mistake. Manuel goes with Onésimo. Lucia, Carmen and Maria arrive as Onésimo and Manuel are leaving. 

     Onésimo tells Manuel that Javier is alive, probably escaped out the back before the cabin exploded. Manuel thinks that is far-fetched.

     Sergio convinces Camilo to let the worst-injured man be treated. 

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     USA, 8/21/03 -  Manuel walks into the office as Camilo and Sergio aim guns at him. The EMT starts to evaluate the badly bleeding man. Camilo and Sergio let Manuel, the EMT and the bleeding man leave. Manuel and Onésimo discuss the situation. Manuel tells him there are 3 children. Onésimo tells him to find Camilo’s woman. Manuel sees Carmen, Maria and ? , tells them that Camilo and Sergio have hostages, promises the police won’t shoot unless shot at. 

     Marlen tries to buy some cocaine, needs it because of the trouble Camilo is in. She finally convinces her seller to let her have a bit. They get into his car and she snorts a little, coughs at first, then feels better.

     Gonzalo arrives at the site of the building, talks with Carmen, then Maria. A man tells Onésimo what they have found out about Marlen, haven’t been able to locate her yet. Onésimo calls Camilo, says they have the car but haven’t found Marlen. Camilo, becoming (if possible) ever more irrational, reminds Onésimo that he asked for 3 things. Sergio tells Camilo that he went to Marlen’s apartment first, she was in bad shape, may not be there. Camilo grabs Mariano, takes her to the window, points a gun at her head and calls down to Onésimo, says he will start killing people if they don’t find Marlen. 

     Marta, babysitting Quique and Toño, is watching the TV as Sergio appears at the window, hands in the air. A bit later, Mariano begs Sergio and Camilo to let the children go. Camilo says nothing.

     Marta tries to comfort Quique who is afraid that Sergio will be killed, doesn’t understand.

     A drugged Marlen returns to her apartment, asks for Mina, walks into the apartment where two cops ask if she is Camilo’s wife. She resists, then almost faints. Marco calls Onésimo, tells him she is in bad shape. Onésimo says it doesn’t matter, bring her here. Then he changes his mind, tells Marco to take her to the hospital. Camilo doesn’t believe him. Camilo hangs up, then picks up the phone again, says if Marlen isn’t there in half an hour, he will start to kill people. Sergio tells Camilo he will have to start with him. Camilo points a gun at Sergio, asks who he is with. Sergio grabs Camilo, tries to make him see the truth, that the police wouldn’t risk the death of somebody, that he knows Marlen wants drugs. Sergio goes to a man, points a gun to his neck, then walks back toward Sergio, pointing a gun to his own head, demands to know if that is what Eamilo wants. Marlen finally calls Camilo, he watches her on TV. He sees her in the hospital bed. She tells him she loves him, wants to make love to him, says that Mina and Mateo are coming. The nurse cuts the call, says she need care. Camilo tells Onésimo to bring Marlen to him, in an ambulance. Camilo agrees to let the children go.

     On the top of a building, Javier attacks a man, takes his clothes. Quique is hiding under the car where Onésimo, Manuel, and then Carmen and Gonzalo argue about the next step. Quique dashes out from under the car into the building. Enrique appears. Carmen becomes hysterical. There’s a helicopter overhead.

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     8/22/03 - Quique goes upstairs and talks with Sergio, demands an explanation.   Javier, in a cop’s outfit, comes down from the roof. Sergio tells him he has to leave, it is dangerous. On the ground, Carmen, Enrique, Francisco, Gonzalo, Maria pace, talk, get frantic,argue. Carmen calls Quique, tells him to come down. Quique says he won’t go down without Sergio. Carmen orders him to. When Sergio says he will do down with Quique, Camilo says he is crazy. Sergio talks on the phone with Carmen, then Onésimo. When they get down to the street, Sergio tells him that he loves him, tells Manuel to take the boy. Manuel has to drag Quique away. Sergio goes back up to Camilo. The siege goes on. Onésimo calls up to Camilo with details. Camilo tells him he is taking all the women. But Onésimo tells Manuel they can’t let Camilo take the women to the airport, he has Manuel dragged off, gives the order not to let Camilo and Sergio leave alive. As the women leave, Camilo assures Mariana he would never have hurt her son. She spits at him. Camilo puts the money, in plastic, in the toilet tank. Sergio calls Maria, asks her to forgive him. She asks him why. He tells her he hasn’t much time, asks her not to tell his child what happened to him, says he loves her, asks forgiveness. The lights go out. Camilo goes crazy. Onésimo doesn’t know what happened. Javier goes into the room where Sergio, Camilo and the hostages are. Javier tells them it is is trick, they’ll be killed if they go downstairs. Sergio grabs Javier, points a gun at him. Javier tells him to shoot. Camilo dresses to go with Javier; Sergio refuses, tells Javier he will kill him if Lucia discovers he is alive. Camilo stays behind with Sergio. Camilo throws his backpack with money out the window. Armed cops enter the room and take Camilo and Sergio prisoner. Relief and pain show on the faces of Carmen, Maria, and the others on seeing Sergio and Camilo. Javier, “hidden” in the “battle gear” of the cops sees Manuel holding Lucia.

     Manuel confronts Onésimo in his office, says there were no deaths only because Camilo and Sergio gave up. Onésimo and Manuel argue about Sergio’s intentions. Onésimo says it doesn’t matter why Sergio did what he did, what matters are the facts. Onésimo admits that the hostages support Sergio’s version. Manuel accuses Onésimo of being more interested in punishing Sergio than in justice. Onésimo tells Manuel he has a personal interest that prejudices him in favor of Sergio. Manuel tries to explain to Carmen, Gonzalo, Enriqu and Maria that Sergio’s motives are less important than what he did. Gonzalo takes Maria home. Lucia took Quique home. Carmen asks Manuel to arrange for her to talk with Sergio.

     Back in her apartment, Maria asks Gonzalo if he believes Sergio. Gonzalo says he is too angry to be fair, at Mina’s wedding, Sergio insisted he had changed. But Gonzalo doesn’t believe what Sergio said, thinks he is just trying to get off easy. She doesn’t know what to think. Gonzalo tells Maria to forget Sergio.

     In jail, Sergio tells his mother how things happened, that Camilo did it only for Marlen. She doesn’t believe he could be so stupid, doesn’t seem to believe his story (and he knows that) but says she will do all she can to get him out.

     A blonde woman watches Enrique, Francisco and the two boys leave the house. Inside, Lucia gets a call from Manuel. She thanks him for what he did for them the day before. He tells her she knows he would do anything for her. The doorbell rings, Lucia answers it. Laura Ortiz is at the door, the mother of Javier.

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     El Universal, 11/12/00:   Raquel trata de que Mariano crea que sigue enamorada, por lo que le pide reiniciar su relación. Laura ofrece trabajo de chofer a Javi sin saber que es su hijo. Lucía comenta a Carmen el problema que tiene Raquel y decide que se quede a vivir un tiempo con ellos, en eso llega Mariano. Carmen trata mal a Mariano, éste se enoja y le advierte que él no amenaza sino que tortura y mata. Mercedes pasa unos días con María y se entera que por su culpa Carmen y Gonzalo se separaron. Sergio no se atreve a decirle a Lucía que Javi está vivo.

     Diario de Yucatan, 11/12/00:  Raquel trata que Mariano crea que sigue enamorada de él y dice que quiere reanudar su relación como era antes. Manuel avisa a Carmen que los rehenes de la constructora aceptaron declarar a favor de Sergio. Gonzalo se encuentra destrozado por su separación con Carmen, mientras ella está feliz con sus amigas en el proyecto de su nuevo negocio. Laura ofreció trabajo a Javi sin saber que es su hijo. Raquel se le enfrenta a Mariano y dice que ya sabe que mató a su esposa.—

     La Vanguardia, 11/13/00:Raquel trata de que Mariano crea que sigue enamorada, por lo que le pide reiniciar su relación. Laura ofrece trabajo de chofer a Javi sin saber que es su hijo. Lucía comenta a Carmen el problema que tiene Raquel y decide que se quede a vivir un tiempo con ellos, en eso llega Mariano. Carmen trata mal a Mariano, éste se enoja y le advierte que él no amenaza sino que tortura y mata. Mercedes pasa unos días con María y se entera que por su culpa Carmen y Gonzalo se separaron. Sergio no se atreve a decirle a Lucía que Javi está vivo.

     TV Azteca,11/13-17/00:  Raquel trata de hacer creer a Mariano que qigue enamorada de ‘;el por lo que le asegura que quiere reiniciar su relación como era antes. Manuel le avisa a Carmen que los rehenes de la constructora aceptaron declarar a favor de Sergio. Mientras Gonzalo se encuentra destrozado por su separaci’;on con Carmen, ella est’;a feliz con sus amigas en el projecto de su nuevo negocio. Laura le ofrece trabajo de chofer a Javi sin saber que es su hijo. Raquel se le enfrenta a Mariano y le dice que ya sabe que mat’;o a su esposa Elena, sale corriendo de la casa y le pide ayuda a Lucía. Por órdenes de Mariano, Camilo y Sergio son golpeados por otros reos. Raquel le avisa a Enrique que tiene las pruebas para meter a Mariano a la cárcel. Lucia le comenta a Carmen el problema que tiene Raquel y deciden que se quede a vivir por un tiempo con ellos, en eso, llega Mariano.. Laura le cuenta a Javi que Lucía está my triste por la muerte de su esposoy que éste era su hijo. Carmen trata muy mal a Mariano, éste se enoja y le advierte que él no amenaza, sí no que actúa, tortura y mata. Adem’;as, le prohibe a Llucia a acercarse a Raquel. Por otra parte, Mercedees pasa unos días con maría para apoyarla con su embarazo y se entera que por su culpa, Carmen y Gonzalo se separaron. Por otro lado, Gabriela le confiesa a Carmen que está enamorada de Gonzalo. Sergio no se atreve a decirle a Lucia que Javi esta vivo. Mientras ‘;esta le propone a Manuel vivir juntos ya que se siente a gusto con ‘;el y disfruta su compañia. Marlene visita a Camilo en el reclusorio y le confiesa que lo ama.

USA, 8/25-29/03:

     La Opinión, 8/31/03 [resumen de 8/25-29/03] Sólo telenovelas  Laura M. López TODO POR AMOR  KAZA, Canal 54, Los Angeles, lunes a viernes, 9:00 p.m.  Manuel acepta poner en efecto su profesión de abogado criminalista, defender a Sergio y evitar que lo refundan 50 años en la cárcel.  Sergio es acusado de varios delitos, entre ellos el más serio... mantener como rehenes a varias personas, entre ellos algunos niños.  Con las declaraciones de los rehenes, Manuel está seguro que Sergio puede quedar libre o por lo menos, que la sentencia le sea reducida. La mayoría de las personas declararon a favor de Sergio.  Marlene en tanto, sufría mucho y se culpaba de todo lo que le estaba sucediendo a Camilo. Ahora sí que estaba completamente sola, con Mina en España y Camilo en la cárcel, el mundo se le venía encima.  Los muchachos fueron trasladados a otra prisión por órdenes superiores, lo cual ni el Comandante ni Manuel se explicaban el motivo.  Una vez en la cárcel, Camilo y Sergio reciben la visita de Mariano, siempre acompañado de su fiel guardaespaldas. Mariano le muestra a Camilo el papel que recibió por fax donde le dicen que ya saben donde está enterrada Elena.  Camilo le dice que él no fue e ignora quién lo hizo. Mariano no se queda muy convencido con la respuesta y le dice que él puede hacer que no les den de comer, ni de beber ni nada mientras permanezcan encerrados.  Cuando Mariano se fue, Sergio le dice a su amigo que de seguro fue Javier quien lo hizo. Poco después cuando Manuel visita a Sergio en la cárcel le dice que va a tomar su caso pero tiene que decirle la verdad, entre ella, quién era esa tercera persona que los ayudó.  Javier por su parte se encuentra con una persona que hace tantos años dejó de ver... su mamá. Pronto encontró la oportunidad de acercarse a ella, quien desde un principio se sintió con mucha confianza con él, sin saber que era su propio hijo.  En tanto Gonzalo y Carmen acordaron separarse por un tiempo de mutuo acuerdo ya que no coincidían en la inocencia de Sergio.  Gonzalo habla con su hija María de qué es lo que piensa hacer ahora que está Sergio en la cárcel. María también se siente en una encrucijada, porque a pesar de todo ama a Sergio y además es el padre de su hijo.  Graciela, en tanto, quiso darle a entender a Gonzalo que está enamorada de él, pero tiene miedo de decírselo directamente por la gran amistad que tiene con Carmen.

www.aztecaamerica.com, semana del 25 al 29 de agosto   CAPITULO 205  Laura confiesa a Lucía abandonó a Javier de niño. Lucía incómoda le pide se vaya. Carmen habla con Gonzalo de Sergio le asegura es inocente, Gonzalo le advierte no intervendrá pues no cree en las mentiras de Sergio. Javier escucha a un reportero tratando de chantajear a Laura. Carmen habla con Marlene del asalto, ésta se siente culpable. Gonzalo habla con Graciela de lo sucedido y deteriora más su relación con Carmen de quien está dispuesto a separarse. Javier finge conocer al reportero y le invita una copa. Mariano comenta a Raquel reconsidere el dejar a Toñito con Enrique. Norma comenta Camilo fue chofer de Helena. Mariano pregunta a Chente si Camilo sabe dónde enterraron a Helena. Javier golpea y amenaza al reportero si hace algo contra Laura.  CAPITULO 206  Raquel platica a Débora ya confirmó que Mariano mató a Helena pues lo escuchó. Débora le aconseja vaya a la policía. Raquel decide investigar dónde enterró Mariano a Helena para poder acusarlo. Enrique pide a Manuel defienda a Sergio. Carmen reclama a Camilo involucrara a Sergio, éste le suplica ayude a Marlene que está sola. Carmen y Enrique hablan con Sergio lo difícil que es su situación pero harán lo posible por sacarlo. Mariano logra los trasladen al reclusorio para controlar a Camilo. Lucía dice a Manuel conoció a la madre de Javier y aún ama su recuerdo. María pide a su padre se quede a acompañarla. Carmen convence a Quique vaya a la escuela y enfrente a sus compañeros. Gonzalo y Carmen acuerdan alejarse un tiempo para no terminar odiándose.  CAPITULO 207  María ofrece a Sergio ayudarlo pero como pareja está terminada su relación. Javier llama a Laura para verla. Manuel cuestiona a Adriana la actuación de Sergio en el asalto. Martha preocupada visita a Carmen al enterarse de la separación con Gonzalo. Manuel avisa a Carmen acepta defender a Sergio y que ya trasladan al reclusorio. María platica a su padre la visita que hizo a Sergio. Gonzalo le dice regresará a vivir con ella. Carmen y Enrique no pueden hacer nada para impedir el traslado de Sergio al reclusorio a donde ingresa junto con Camilo. Quique es amonestado por pelear en la escuela, Lucía pide a Carmen lo cambie de escuela. Mariano enseña a Camilo el anónimo, pregunta si sabe quien lo envió. CAPITULO 208 Mariano amenaza a Camilo con hacerle la vida imposible en la cárcel sino confiesa quien escribió el anónimo. Mariano da instrucciones para que le reporten los movimientos de Camilo y Sergio. Graciela dice a Gonzalo empiece una nueva vida separado de Carmen. Lucía apoya a su madre por su decisión. Los rehenes hablan con Manuel, coinciden en que Sergio trató de hacer desistir a Camilo. Manuel dice a Sergio acepta llevar su caso, éste lo rechaza y niega a una tercera persona que participó en el asalto. Enrique y Carmen reclaman a Sergio su actitud de rechazo a ser defendido y el seguir encubriendo a Camilo. Sergio promete cooperará con Manuel. Lucía cree pudo haber sido "El Niño" quien ayudó a Camilo. Javier cena en casa de Laura quien le dice confía en él.  

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