Roberta strolls through the pueblo and wastes no time in getting under Jero's skin when he crosses her path. Berta's bubble bursts when Doctora Marina appears and plants a kiss on Jero. Of course, Berta and Tatas recognize each other. Berta is unsettled that Doctora and Jero are an item.
The feds close in on Blanca! Unless she takes a swim in the fountain, she is trapped. The police cuff her and those silver bracelets definitely become Blanca. She tries to bribe the cops but nothing doing. "Maritza del Rio" is under arrest. (Victory!)
Chema pays Adriana a visit. They share a significant glance but are interrupted by a call from Matias. The cops caught Blanca! That means Honorio will be out of jail soon! Chema scoops Adri up into a celebratory hug and they unexpectedly kiss. Say what you will about Chema but he is one good kisser.
Gonzo, Regi, Constanza, and Ines have gotten the good news about Blanca. They all hope Blanca gets what's coming to her. Regina hopes the same will happen to Pepa. Gonzo vows to protect Regina from that vile woman. Coni drops a causal hint that Pepa might be closer to home than they think. After all, no one ever expected Blanca to have been such a crook. Coni wonders to herself how she can prove that Pepa is Fina and how to tell Regina about it. (Just out with it! Between what she knows and what Regina knows, the two of them could probably figure it all out in an hour).
Jero sits down with Marina in her office. Marina understands that Jero is still hung up on Nata. Marina is an adult and he will only be using her if she lets him. Which she isn't going to. It's a risk but it's one that she is ready to take. Marina wants to see what happens if she opens up to love. Jero recalls the harsh words he had for Nata when he found her at Augie's ranch. He gives in and kisses Marina.
Chema is upset at having kissed Adriana. He sputters about his relationship with Coni and the fact that Adri is her step-daughter. Adri wonders if Chema really loves Coni or just admires her. He has to have noticed that Coni still loves Honorio, right? Chema's head is swimming. The maid returns from the store and Chema decides it's time to leave. Adriana ponders the kiss with a wistful look.
Agustin and Nata have a chat in his office. Nata married Jero because she was in love but she still wants the permission from the church before she gets hitched to Augie. He understands. He wants to share everything he has and everything he is with Nata. She is going to be his wife and the mother of his children. Nata thinks about Jero having never mentioned children. She wonders how she could have been so blind.
Marina and Jero canoodle some more. She is happy that there are no secrets between them. Smooches.
Berta talks to herself in public while waiting for Jero to get out of the Doc's office. She wants to grill him about it.
Carlos has coffee with his parents. He is eager to show them the vineyard and the fields. His madre makes a snotty comment about Matilde but Carlos does not notice. Poor guy is so excited he can't see the storm brewing.
Manuela and Karina set up the dinning room. Matilde can't wait to become a Señora! She is so, so happy and all they hacienda ladies are happy for her. The anvil just got a little heavier.
Jero and Marina are still necking in her office. Berta flashes a smug smile as she eavesdrops in the hallway. She pounces on Marina after Jero leaves and asks to have a chat.
Nata finds Berta's cell phone and is surprised to see that Fina is calling. She doesn't answer it. Fina never, ever called Nata after she was whisked away from the D.F. Nata won't let Fina make her miserable anymore. (Good girl.)
Berta doesn't beat around the bush; she gets straight to the threats. Marina had better not tell Jero about Berta's miscarriage. Marina does not respond well to threats. Her job is separate from her personal life. Berta warns Marina that Jero is a wretch. Berta's baby was his and he left her. Marina doesn't care. She knows what she is doing. Jero is with her now. The past doesn't matter.
Jero stands on the cliffs and moons over Nata. The ocean crashing against the rocks makes for some gorgeous scenery.
Jero, Matilde, and Carlos welcome Carlos's parents to La Bonita. Mati is nervous but Jero tells her to relax because she is queen for the night.
Nata and Augie confront Berta about her disappearing act that afternoon. Berta could care less about the rules. She spills the beans about seeing Jero and Marina tonguing in town. Nata is discomfited.
Marina arrives for dinner at the hacienda. Jero introduces her to Carlos and their guests. Carlos's Padre formally asks Jero for Matilde's hand. Jero laughs but the honor belongs to Lazaro, not to him.
Carlos's madre (I think is her name is Elvira. I'm tempted to just call her Snotty McRichBitch but maybe that's just me) is grossed out that Matilde is Lazaro's sister and not Jero's. Not only does Madre refuse to shake Lazaro's hand, she says there is no way her son will marry a servant. Because they're yucky and have cooties and stuff.
Berta tries to press the Jero issue at dinner but Nata won't take the bait. They are divorced and free to do whatever (or whoever) they want. Berta snaps that she knows Nata still cares about Jero no matter what she says. Augie agrees with Berta.
Matilde leaves the living room in tears. Carlos jumps to his feet. He will not let anyone offend Mati, let alone his own parents! Lazaro calmly says that Matilde is a sweet and humble girl. She is as good as or better than any city girl. Carlos's padre blames their reaction on the shock of it. Laz understands but tells them that money does not determine a person's worth. Matilde has a big heart and they didn't give her a chance to show them. (Lazaro is still my hero. Where can I get one like him, hmm?)
Carlos fumes at his mother but she claims to be the victim. If Carlos had warned them that Mati was poor, none of this would have happened. Oh, go play in traffic with your soulmate Scrooge McDuck.
Lazaro comforts Matilde as she sobs. She is too poor for his parents! Carlos joins them and tells Mati not to worry. Carlos will send his family away so he can formally ask for her hand on his own. Mati and Laz both agree that they fiesta mood has been ruined for the day. Carlos loves her no matter what. He tries to kiss her cheek but she moves away.
Jero and Marina regroup in his study. What a lousy way to start the night. Marina suggests they leave for dinner elsewhere now that the party is a bust.
At the end of Mass, Alfonsina approaches Karina. Alfi did not show up at Doc's funeral because she was afraid of offending Kari. Alfi begs Kari to forgive her for fooling around with Doc. Kari says she forgives Afli but the trust between them has been broken for good. There is no way they can be amigas again. Alfi promises she will earn Kari's trust and forgiveness.
Carlos tells his parents to get lost if they don't approve of Matilde. His madre spouts on about there being too much difference in class between Carlos and Matilde for it to work out. Carlos says the only thing getting in the way of his happiness is the two of them. He will marry Mati whether they like it or not.
Manuela and Laz have calmed Mati down. Laz knows Carlos was trying to do the best by Mati. Matilde cries that she is still cursed; that's why everything turned out so horribly. Laz hugs Mati and tells her to stop saying such things. Carlos and Mati love each other and that is what counts.
Padre Severino sees Jero give Marina a goodbye kiss. He's hopping mad because Jero is still married in the eyes of the church. Marina knows Padre doesn't approve but she asks him to respect her regardless. She has been waiting for years to find real love and now that she has it, she isn't going to mess it up. Padre wrings his hands.
Nata lies awake at night and tries to convince herself that she does not love Jero anymore. She pulls on her boots and heads outside.
Carlos knocks on Matilde's door. Unfortunately, I didn't catch what was said. I think Carlos asked Mati to come out and she refused.
Nata is in the middle of a late-night horseback ride when Jero drives up in his car. "Qué haces aquí?" she asks Jero.THURSDAY UPDATE ON TIMELESS LOVE EPISODE 98
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