WEDNESDAY UPDATE ON COLOR OF PASSION EPISODE 87
Meanwhile, Ricardo decides to salvage what benefits he can from his brief relationship with Daniela, before she spills the beans to all. He calls up Alfredo and tells him he now believes Dani deserves a younger (and better) man than himself. He agrees to dump Dani if Al pays up as promised. He’ll text Al the amount he wants and his bank account number to transfer the money, ASAP. Ric next calls up someone whom he needs to see right away.
Milagros makes a call to Alfredo to confirm that she now knows that Lucia’s mother’s name was indeed Adriana. She quickly hangs up when Marcelo arrives home. They discuss his unsuccessful chat with Dani—she’s still determined to stick with that lout (patán) Ric. Mili tries to convince Marcelo that the best way to get over Lucia is to get a leg over Daniela (un clavo saca otro clavo/one nail drives out another). Marcelo’s been there, done her, and has no desire to repeat it—he’s in love with Lucia, NOT Dani.
Teresa brings a tray of dinner to a sad, pensive Lucia in her room, determined to make her eat. Lucia swears that she ate already at Tia Magdalena’s house. Tere knows that Lucia is so down because she fought with Marcelo—Lalo told her. She lists all of Marcelo’s great qualities. Lucia knows. She’s the one who can’t give him what he needs. Well, Lucia better get her ass in gear (poner las pilas), because there are all kinds of hos (lagartonas) out there, ready to snap a good man up! (Lucia’s face at this colorful commentary is hilarious.)
Lucia changes the subject and asks Tere about Lalo. Tere happily tells her that they are now officially novios. Lucia gives her a big hug and tells Tere that Lalo is a great man. Tere agrees that he’s a really good person.
Lalo’s evening meal of Lala Milk and pastries is interrupted by a knock at the door. It’s his new neighbor, Clara. She’s come to ask him if he knows of any available cleaning jobs. Lalo would love to help, but the factory where he works is currently topsy turvy (patas para arriba). Seeing how disappointed she is, Lalo offers Clara a job cleaning/washing/shopping for him twice a week. He apologizes for not being able to pay her much. Clara’s just grateful and thanks him profusely. He gets his spare key from its hiding place in the bird cage, and tells her he trusts her and has a good feeling about her. She’ll start tomorrow.
Alfredo calls his investigator to tell him that, of the three women he asked him to investigate, he should pay special attention to Rebeca Murillo. It’s likely that she’s used the name Adriana Murillo. Al then gets a call no parent wants to get. Something’s happened to Dani.
Turns out Ric called Amador, who’s annoyed to have been summoned so late to Ric’s place. Ric shoves the fraud charge document at Amador and demands to know just who is Marcelo Escalante. Why does he know Daniela Suarez—you know, the girl whose testimony put your son in jail? Amador reveals that Dani is/was Marcelo’s fiancé or girlfriend or something. Why? Amador is shocked to learn that Dani was Ric’s recent target…er, girlfriend. “What are you doing with such a sophisticated kid/brat (escuincla)?” Ric points out that the real issue here is that Dani just saw all the fraud charge documents. “How could you be such an idiot?! Why did you show her the papers?!” Ric tells him it was an accident, and she likely didn’t understand much, but she’s probably going to warn Marcelo (poner sobre aviso). However, he doesn’t think that it’ll help Marcelo much, since he won’t have time to mount a defense (un amparo) before he’s arrested. He just thought he should inform Amador, just like Amador should have informed HIM! Amador throws the blame back on Ric for his unprofessionalism and irresponsibility (is there such a thing among criminals?). “I don’t understand how you could have gotten involved with a girl who’s half your age, who could practically be your daughter?!” Pot meet kettle, responds Ric. He reminds Amador that he was recently involved with a girl just a little older than Dani, who’s also now DEAD, under strange circumstance. Amador backs down and leaves without a word. “That’s what I thought. Bye.”
Rebeca wakes Nora up from deep sleep in the middle of the night, to grill her about Daniela and if her last name is Suarez. Does Nora know her father’s name or if she has siblings? Nora is half asleep and totally confused, but confirms that Suarez is her last name and she was the one whose testimony put Rodrigo in jail for her cousin’s murder. Why? Rebeca makes up an unconvincing excuse about it being convenient if Dani knows about the Lucia-Marcelo breakup and tries to get him back. Once out in the hallway, Rebeca has a mini freakout. “Oh my God! He’s her father!”
Alfredo, meanwhile, is in the hospital panicking and trying to locate Dani. He’s sent to urgent care.
Brigida is waiting up for Amador, having a coffee, when he gets back. He’s vague about why Ric wanted to see him, but confides that he doesn’t trust Ric’s skills. Brigida doesn’t understand why Amador hired him. She then turns the talk to gossip, and asks if Ric ever confided why he dumped Magda at the altar. Amador gives Brigida some juicy gossip by telling her that Ric said he did it for another woman-- Amador doesn’t know who. And on top of that, Ric claims to have a daughter-- Amador doesn’t know with whom. Then Amador gives Brigida the juiciest piece of gossip of all—Ric’s been dating that stupid girl, Daniela Suarez! That tidbit gets Brigida hot. That girl accused Rod of killing Amador’s lover! She can’t even hear that girl’s name, and she hopes she and Marcelo go to hell! They dated, right? “Yep. Marcelo Escalante Fuentes. We’ll have to pray that that silly girl (babosa) doesn’t ruin our plans.” Brigida is left utterly confused by what Amador means by this. What plans?
The next morning, Mili pounds on Marcelo’s door. He was in the shower and didn’t hear his cell phone. Mili shares the alarming news that Dani was in an accident last night, and Alfredo is a wreck since he doesn’t know anyone here or anyone who can help get him info in the hospital. Marcelo will get dressed right away.
Rebeca doesn’t give Lucia, who’s also fresh from the shower, the courtesy of waiting before barging in. She tells Lucia that the will reading is happening that morning, like now. Lucia will be ready in 10 minutes! Downstairs, Magda has just arrived to check on Lucia. Rebeca comes down the stairs, looking very pleased with herself. She barely manages to look sincere as she thanks Magda for taking such good care of Lucia when she was sick. It was her friend Sara, who attended her, right? “Not just her, but another doctor who reviewed the medical analysis Lucia had done. He mentioned something that I thought was very strange…Apparently Lucia ingested something that provoked a series of ailments (malestares). But you know what’s odd? She doesn’t remember taking anything. Do you know what it could have been?”
Rebeca tries to come up with her best cluelessly innocent face, then claims she has NO IDEA what it could have been. Magda puts her cards on the table and tells Rebeca that she knows she did it, because she detests Lucia! Rebeca calls her crazy. Magda’s not having it. “Watch your back, Rebeca! Because, as I’ve told you many times, Lucia is NOT alone!” Rebeca seems more than ready for that fight.
Lucia’s arrival ends the verbal duel, and Rebeca makes a point to stop Lucia on the stairs, smile at her and touch her, and ask how she’s feeling, while Magda stares daggers at her. Lucia hugs and kisses Magda, and confides in her that she’s going to seek Marcelo out to talk to him. She doesn’t know if she’s ready to get back together with him, but she wants to apologize for being so rude (grosera), and wants him to know that she loves him. Magda approves.
Marcelo and Mili are rushing out of his building to go to the hospital, when detectives and officers arrive to tell him he’s under arrest for fraud. Mili starts arguing with the cops, defending her son as being honest and honorable. They are not moved. Marcelo doesn’t waste time. He gives Mili his cell phone, with instructions to call Mario Hernandez for his legal representation, and call Sara Ezquerra for her help at the hospital. The cops cuff him and take him away.
Clara is trying to convince Benito to come with her over to Lalo’s, since his Madrina can’t come sit with him today. He insists he can be left alone. He’s mad at her for not calling the detective, so that she can clear up the situation and they can leave her in peace. Clara refuses. After she leaves, Benito searches for and finds Detective Ramos’ card.
I’m not even going to laugh, because my 78 year-old dad doesn’t know how to use a smart phone, and doesn’t want to know. It’s taking Mili and Rafaela working together to figure out how to get to Marcelo’s contacts to find and call Mario and Sara. They eventually get it done.
The Gaxiola women are SLAYING their matching navy blue and black ensembles, as they sashay into the judge’s chambers for the will reading.
Mario greets them at the door of the conference room, but only Lucia has the courtesy of returning his greetings and kissing him hello. He steps out when he gets the desperate call from Milagros. He assures her he’ll take care of it, then calls Sergio to ask him to head down to the police station to deal with the Marcelo problem, until he can finish up with the will reading. He tells Sergio to be discreet, and especially not mention the case to Leticia.
Rebeca picks up on Mario’s worry, but he claims it’s just a work issue he has to take care of later. Nazario walks in, which makes Lucia happy, but not Rebeca. Mario explains that Alonso made Naz the executor (albacea) of his will. Rebeca is really not pleased now. The judge arrives and begins to read the last will and testament of Alonso Gaxiola Beltrán.
The detective at the station explains the charges to Marcelo and the process. He’ll be held there until his bail hearing. As Marcelo is being taken away to the cells, Detective Ramos recognizes him and stops in his tracks wondering what is going on.
Back to the will reading… The main gist of it is that Lucia and Nora get all of the money and properties (that includes the house), 50/50. Rebeca is about to have a fit! “There’s nothing for me, his wife?!” But we’re not done. Now we get to Al’s shares (acciones) in Talavera Gaxiola…40% for Lucia; 40% for Nora; and 20% for Rebeca. But wait, turns out Al made a final modification, and the judge is going to honor it. Al’s last instructions were that Lucia and Nora still get 40% each, but Rebeca only gets 10%. Rebeca jumps out of her seat to protest. Who is getting HER other 10%?! Nazario calmly says, “Me.” And he’s got the documents that show the legal transfer of the shares to his name. Oh, snap! Mario takes the documents from Naz and gives them to the judge. Everyone’s facial reactions are great, but Rebeca’s are just epic. LOL!
Lucia is happy to rub this fantastic new development in Rebeca’s face. “As you see, my godfather is also now an owner of the factory. And now not you, nor anyone, can fire him.” They all sign the legal documents, and Rebeca storms out angrily. Nora seems pleased that she got exactly what Lucia got, and more than her mother got. Lucia excitedly walks out hand-in-hand with her padrino. She wants to go to the fábrica right now and throw this in Amador’s face. Naz first wants to know about the maybe-baby. Lucia gives him the update that it was just a false alarm.
At the hospital, Sara approaches Alfredo and introduces herself, explaining that she’s Marcelo’s friend and here to help. She spoke with Dani’s doctor, and she’s in good hands. She explains that they are still waiting on test results to make a diagnosis of Dani’s condition. Sara does him the favor of taking him to see Dani through the intensive care window. She is unconscious and on a ventilator. Al worries and cries at seeing his daughter in this state.
The cops let Sergio into the cell to see his client Marcelo. The two know of each other, but this is the first time they’re really meeting. Sergio explains that Mario will arrive once he’s done with another client. Marcelo swears he’s not guilty, and he knows who’s behind framing him—Rebeca Murillo and her accomplice, Amador Zúñiga! Sergio tries to keep his poker face upon hearing his BFF’s dad being accused of framing someone for fraud. He assures Marcelo he has nothing to worry about, if that’s true. The judge will determine if he can come out on bail (salir bajo fianza), but Mario and Sergio are on it.
Rebeca and Nora arrive home. Nora’s still on a high, while Rebeca is about to explode. She can’t believe that Al only left her crumbs (migajas)! Nora points out that Al likely took into consideration that Rebeca has her own fortune that she inherited from her parents, that she hasn’t even touched. Rebeca says it’s not the same, and she’s really pissed that he took the shares that were supposed to be hers and gave them to that old man! And she’s offended that he didn’t leave her any part of the house. “Don’t worry. I’m half owner, and I won’t leave you in the street”, says an oh so generous Nora. But, Lucia might not feel the same, so maybe they should offer to buy her half.
Rebeca doesn’t think that’s a bad idea, but right now her main concern is the fábrica, because that’s what really has value. “You and I have to be more united than ever to make decisions. Because surely your sister will ally with her padrino. And we can’t allow them to take what’s OURS!” Nora wants to know what they’re going to do about Amador, since he’s still a partner (socio). Rebeca says she knows how to handle him.
Ric calls Amador and informs him that Marcelo is in the pokey. Amador wants to go out for a celebratory drink, but Ric has to go to the bank. Amador yells for Normita. Since he doesn’t get a response, he goes out to the empty reception area, and keeps walking towards the courtyard, where all the employees are gathered, surrounding Naz and Lucia. Lalo congratulates Naz on his return and gives him a big hug. All the other employees clap. Lucia announces that Naz is back to stay! While looking over at Amador, she pointedly says, “No one, ever again, can push him out of here! Through the wishes/orders (disposición) of my father, he is now also an owner.” Happy applause and cheers from the employees. Amador is not so happy. Ha!
Lucia asks Normita where Marcelo is. No clue. Lucia decides to wait for him in his office. At the hospital, Alfredo thanks Sara for her help, then Mili approaches him. He tells her how nice Marcelo’s friend Sara has been to him, but it’s obvious Marcelo doesn’t care about Dani, otherwise he’d be here. Mili breaks the news to him of Marcelo’s arrest for fraud. Marcelo’s phone rings, and when Mili sees it’s Lucia calling, she ignores it, mumbling that Lucia is responsible for all their misfortunes. Meanwhile, Lucia’s worried that Marcelo didn’t answer, but she doesn’t want to deal with his momster by calling his house phone. Dani’s attending doctor arrives and tells Al and Mili that Dani has an intracranial hematoma, and they’ve induced a coma to prevent additional damage. Now they just have to wait to see if the hematoma grows or disappears. “Does this mean my daughter could die?” “Yes. If the hematoma doesn’t disappear, and we have to operate, the chances of that happening are high.” Alfredo is impactado and heartbroken.
-End of episode.
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