Lupe finally died

Carmelo went to confirm that Lupe was alive then went to inform his accomplice and together, they left for the hospital to kill Lupe.

While still talking to Sebastian and Martina, Lupe died and the children were devastated. Romero and Catalina came in to console them. The nurse rushed in and confirmed that he had died so she left to inform the doctor on duty. But she came back saying the doctor was busy with surgery operations. While grieving outside, Carmelo and Marcelo came to the hospital and overheard the news so a changed of plan saw them changed into hospital cleaners uniforms. They got in while the others were making their complaint to the police about them kidnapping and killing Lupe.
Antonio was desperate to know the truth. He left to see Wakina who told him they exchanged their baby for Miss Antoniete's because of money. They also wanted Antonio to find out who Miss Antoniete gave their son to. They lied about their involvement. Meanwhile, Miss Antoniete's wants Antonio to continue with her revenge of hurting the Mendoza's. Antonio came back and felt bad that his supposed family did not want him. He felt lonely but Panchito comforted him. Antonio confronted Miss Antoniete who pleaded for forgiveness and understanding of her situation then. She cried and asked for a chance to change. Can a leopard change her skin?
Carmelo and Marcelo picked the corpse from the hospital and drove toward the town to dispose of it into the river. The police in the hospital cannot prove the accusation since the body had disappeared. Marcelo now wanted by all means the share of the inheritance so he can leave Mexico to the beaches in Canada.
Sebastian and Catalina left for the penthouse after lodging the complaint with the police. Adela refused them to stay but Sebastian told her he still owns the penthouse since the change in documents had not taken place. They told her Carmelo is a wanted man for murder.

Lupe saw his children

Catalina led the way to the clinic and pleaded with the doctor to let her stay in the clinic till the next morning. The doctor initially wanted to object but the plea in her eyes and voice made him to cooperate with her and place her on admission. Carmelo was there and wanted his bodyguards to stay but the doctor refused and told him the goons should stay outside the hospital gate. Sebastian and Martina left the ranch for the city and placed all arraangement for the burial of Emilia in the hands of Romero's mother and father Dimitris.
The trio from the town arrived and went through the back door into the hospital. Immediately they entered and behold Guadalupe their father in flesh. Lupe was so glad to see them that he started weeping. He admitted that he was wrong about Carmelo. He told them everythng Carmelo did and told them that the two of them are his children that he never had any other child. Sebastian told him he got his mother's letter from Father Dimitris and read it to confirm that he's Lupe's son. He was so glad and said that he never doubted that he was his son. He told him he's glad that he's having a son, his own grandson. He asked them to name their first son GUADALUPE after him. He apologised for mistrusting Catalina. She had forgiven. Lupe spoke to Romer to always be there for Martina even when she had to make those difficult decisions.
The nurse was earlier told to call the Negrete's residence again since the earlier call did not yield any result but she forgot. She now remembered in the night that she had to call. Gustavo and Adela went to bed and during discussion, Gustavo almost told Adela about Lupe but the warning by Catalina stopped him. Carmelo was back to the penthouse and when the call came, got it. The nurse told him she wanted to speak to Catalina and he said that he was her husband so he should tell him. The nurse then told him Guadalupe was in the hospital but was very sick and he wanted to see Catalina urgently. He now realised why Catalin was really desperate to stay in the hospital. He went to the hospital and overheard Sebastian telling Catalina that Carmelo would be prosecuted for Kdnapping. Carmelo left and went to his apartment where Marcelo was staying. He told Marcelo that Lupe is alive and in the hospital where Gustavo was. Marcelo the evil genius, planned how to kill and dispose of the body without any trace to them.
Jessica pleaded with Chuchu on the counterfeiting of the will
Antonio is desperate to know the truth about his origin. He wanted to go speak with Rufina since Josepha cannot talk because of Miss Antoniete. Rufina when confronted by him said that he should believe Miss Antoniete.

GOD came to Man

God Came To Man

As the bell rings, as the choir sings the joy of Christmas filters in. Xmas carols bring memories….The Grace Levites brings His presence. All in the memory of the day God came to man.

He came as your miracle at Christmas, He lived to share blessings to mankind and the greatest – He died and rose to establish a covenant with us. What a God!

The covenant of Calvary started as a miracle in the manger. The journey to the Hades, the battle to subdue principalities and powers, gaining the keys of hell, obtaining the name above all names, all started by the first cry of a little child in the manger.

For us, victory over sin, regaining His presence and eternal life would have been elusive if there was no miracle of Christmas. All we have to say is “Thank You Lord”.

The Paul’s kind of winning and the John’s definition of victory would have been a fairy tale by the moonlight if He didn’t come as a baby. Again, all we have to say is “Thank You Lord”.

Perhaps, the greatest lesson of Christmas is love (John 3:16 ). As we gather, as we celebrate it is important to spread the lesson of the season. It is important to show someone your love, it is important to be someone’s miracle this Xmas. Its important to share, give and love.

Jesus is the reason for the celebration. Do not take Him out of it.

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year

Catalina discovered Lupe

Catalina got there and discovered the lonely and dying old man was Lupe that everyone was looking for. She got there by chance and by her act of kindness and discovered Lupe. He told her everything about his kidnap and Carmelo's wickedness. He asked for her forgiveness and asked to see her children before he died. She calmed him down and advised him to rest that she would get in touch with Sebastian immediately. She went out and entered the car and told the bodyguard to hike a ride to the penthouse. They stopped at a phone booth to call Sebastian while Gustavo and the rest went home.
Due to the story of Emilia, Sebastian and the others organised a search for Lupe at the ranch and its surrounding. They were convinced that Lupe will be in the ranch because Emilia came back there to search not knowing that Marcelo lied to her.
The bodyguard told Carmelo that Catalina got away and left him in the hospital. As usual, he was furious and told Adela that if she does not arrive with the others and got back with Sebastian that he would hurt the baby. How wicked can he be.
Sebastian told the police to search for Lupe and they said that they are waiting for the paperwork to be completed. He was angry at their bureaucrasy and slow pace of investigation. But the policemen that came said that rules must be followed. They calmed Sebastian down and everyone was in mournful mood because of Emilia. They started paying tributes to her. Emilia really needed Affection but in a wrong way. Sebastian was really sad that she died trying to help her but Miss Antoniete revealed that she had started sleeping with Marcelo before Lupe disappeared so he should not blamed himself for her dead. Sebastian now told everyone that he was later told all the evil things she and Jessica did to separate Catalina and him. He also informed them that Catalina is expecting his baby and he had gotten back togetther. Miss Antoniete started plotting how to get Lupe's grandson and used the boy against him.
Catalina called home and was told Carmelo was waiting for her. She then called Jessica's but no one was there. She called the ranch and Sebastian picked the call. She told him she has found Lupe and he should come immediately. Sebastian went back to tell everyone that he and Martina with Romero will be going back to Mexico because Catalina found their father in the hospital. He warned that no one else should know in other not to endanger Lupe's life.
Carmelo being told Catalina was sick and stayed back in the hospital, went back to search for her. After informing Sebastian, Catalina went back to the hospital to be with Lupe. She told him that Sebastian was on his way. They now heard Carmelo outside so she rushed out. She told Carmelo that the doctor drove her out when he heard him yelling so she would rather go and wait in the clinic for the doctor.

Emilia dead

Emilia died in that inferno. Marcelo then realised how desperate and evil his so called friend and he would have died too. The town folks heard the explosion and rushed to the scene. Marcelo hid behind the tree and vowed to kill Carmelo. After assuring himself that Emilia and Carmelo are dead, Carmelo headed for Chuchu's house. He waited for Chuchu to leave the house then he sneaked in and threatened Jessica with death like Emilia if she does not recalled her earlier statement.
Lupe recovered a bit and gave the nurse Catalina's phone number. The nurse called but Adela and Luisa had left for house hunting. The maid got the call but wrote it on the notebook by the phone and left for the day. Gustavo in the same hospital was happy to be with Petra. He encouraged her to continue with her studies now that she is in the city.
Marcelo quickly got dressed and left for the city for a showdown with his accomplice. When he entered the apartment with a gun, Carmelo brought out his own too and they were pointing gun at each other. They later decided to work together to find Guadalupe and kill him. To ensue that, they decided to open a joint account that both will be signatory to. Afterwards, Carmelo hired a detective to look for Lupe.
Chuchu came back and Jessica confessed that Emilia was in town claiming Lupe was hidden there. Chuchu called Sebastian but he was out to see Mr Gustavo. At the hospital Sebastian entered the room the father was but the nurse unfortunately stopped him claiming a wrong room. When he entered the room Gustavo was, he heard Catalina professing her love for him and what Carmelo was trying to do to her pregnancy, he blurted out Never. He told them that he would fight to defend and protect her and their baby. The bodyguards saw him leaving and questioned him but he told them he came to look for Carmelo and they should tell him hes looking for him. The doctor came and said Gustavo would be discharged that day so Catalina went to the gym to ask for Luis help to take her father home.
Sebastian was told of Jessica's confession so he left for the town. He and Chuchu went to the police to report their suspicion. So the police went with them.
Antoniete and her son Antonio went back to the town since they could not find Lupe in Mexico. Back in the town from Mexico, they met the search party and Antonio joined them. They were told too that Emilia was dead.
Gustavo was discharged from the hospital and Luis came with a basket of fruit to take him home. Gustavo refused it so Catalina in her usual good and kind self took the basket to give the lonely old man the nurses have been talking about. She told the bodyguard to wait while she gives out the basket.

Catalina pregnant

Catalina was allowed to stay behind to care for her dad. A bodyguard was assigned to her to ensue she does not see Sebastian. She told the bodyguard that she was going to use the restroom. She left to see Sebastian in the coffee shop and told him she is pregnant with his baby. He did not believe her because she's been married to Carmelo for a while. She told him she married Carmelo because of a deal.
Alicia went to gym to inform Ricardo that Gustavo was beaten up but Silvia became jealous. What a woman. Ricardo without her, left to see the father. Ricardo and Alicia met up with Catalina in the coffee bar and Ricardo warned Catalina not to loose Carmelo as he would not share his 'inheritance' from Silvia with the family. Alicia told him to shut up as Catalina married due to a deal. Sebastian was confused and asked of the deal. While Ricardo and Alicia went to see Gustavo, Sebastian stood up and left for home. Catalina followed and they both became drunk on Tequila. Meanwhile, Carmelo was busy convincing Marcelo to kill Emilia for spreading the news that Lupe is alive. The bodyguard called that Catalina left since and had not returned to the hospital and Carmelo became mad with anger and jealousy. He left to look for her in the penthouse meanwhile she was at Jessicas with Sebastian. Wakina came to look for her real son.
Adela asked Miss Antoniete and Antonio to leave as Carmelo was not around and after telling her that Antonio does not look like her or Lupe. Miss Antoniete offered to pay Adela much more money than Carmelo was paying if only she can spy on him and informed them where Lupe was being kept captive.
Catalina came back to the penthouse into the fury of a furious Carmelo but she escaped the probe. She told Carmelo that there is a possibility that she's pregnant. Carmelo overruled that and said that she cannot have another man's son while married to him. Luisa suggested divorce but he said NO. At the hospital it was confirmed that Catalina was pregnant. Carmelo did not receive the news kindly and asked the doctor to terminate the pregnancy. The doctor ordered them out.
Chuchu went to Alcatraz and apologised for the falsification of Lupe's will by his granddaughter Jessica.
Miss Antoniete took the criticism of Adela seriously and wanted to investigate the origin of Antonio.
Marcelo got the money to kill Emilia but ran away with her instead. Before leaving for the town, Emilia went to see Sebastian and explained her relationship with Marcelo. She said she wanted to help find Lupe and would do anything for Sebastian. In the town where they stopped first, Emilia went to mock Jessica saying that she had lost Sebastian as she was going to find Lupe. She left to see Father Dimitris to confess everything about Lupe's disappearance and Carmelo's plot to kill her.
Sebastian came to see Catalina but she went to the hospital so he waited. Petra and Alicia came and confirmed that the baby is his and that she loves him very much. Petra told him all the intrigues Emilia and Jessica did to separate them. Petra and Alicia left. Adela ordered him out and he confronted her with Catalina's pregnancy but she denied while Luisa confirmed it and got a slap from Adela for her effort.
While at the river side doing their thing, Carmelo came and planted a bomb at the tyre of Marcelo's car. Emilia asked that Marcelo showed her where Lupe was and he said he does not know as he escaped. Emilia became angry, threw his clothes and wristwatch into the river, grapped her clothes and rushed into the car. The bomb exploded and the car and Emilia went up in flames.

Jessica uncovered

When Lupe escaped he tried to contact people but it was not possible. Help too was not forthcoming as people took him for a drunk. He wandered around in a terrible state until a good samaritan saw him unconscious in the park and called an ambulance.
Catalina and Luisa were worried about Lupe because he had not come home but Adela was more concerned about the house in Carmelo promised to buy for her. She and Carmelo were interested in purchasing a house immediately. For Adela, the house is to show off to her friends while for Carmelo, its a place to hide Lupe when found although his excuse for hurrying to move out was that Catalina was cheating on him with Sebastian. Catalina and the others went out in search of Lupe and saw him beaten and abandoned in the alley. He was rushed to the hospital. Catalina left the hospital and went home to accuse Carmelo and he admitted sending thugs to beat Gustavo. He warned them to abide by his rules or face the consequences. Adela did not see anything wrong with that but accused her family of provoking Carmelo. She then sought permission to go see her husband.
Emilia went to see Marcelo with the aim of getting the information of Lupe's whereabout. Suspecting her motive and wanting to get her full attention, Marcelo came clean on Lupe's disappearance and their involvement. Carmelo went to see Marcelo and let himself in. He went straight to the bedroom and overheard Marcelo telling Emilia all the secrets.
Sebastian still looking for Jessica called Chuchu and at that time, she was just arriving so Sebastian, Martina and Romero left the city ti find out what she knows about Lupe's disappearance. Jessica had started confessing her alteration of the will when they arrived and heard her. They were all shocked because no one thought she could do such a thing to Sebastian that she professed to love. She denied any involvement with the kidnapping .
Antonio reproached Miss Antoniete on giving her son away. She said that she regretted it. They now left for the penthouse to talk to Carmelo.
At the hospital, Catalina told her family that she's pregnant with Sebastian's son. Adela almost went into a fit. She ordered her to abort the baby. When Adela left, Gustavo advised Catalin to tell Sebastian the truth about the marriage and the baby shes expecting. Catalin then took permission to stay with her father so that she can slipped out to see Sebastian. They met at the cafe and she told Sebastian the pregnancy is his but he denied it and left. She followed him to Jessicas and they began drinking.
Adela got home and Carmelo told her he needed her absolute trust and loyalty so he gave her so much money for shopping. Adela instead would give Catalina the money to abort the pregnancy.
Not seeing Catalina with Adela, Carmelo went to search for her in Sebastian place but the door was not opened. Miss Antoniete and Antonio went to the penthouse to look for Carmelo. Adela started mocking Antoniete for having a young lover but she told her that he's her son. Trust Adela, she noticed the difference in skin colour and asked Antoniete to prove it that truly he is..
Lupe is recovering in the hospital as his blood pressure has gone down
Petra left the town to Mexico to help Alicia plan her wedding.

Lupe escaped

The ladies reviewed the Charity Concert. Adela informed them of the money for hiring the venue and asked to be given the money to pay the owner. Unfortunately for her, Kiki had mandated one of them to check that claim earlier and they were informed that the venue was free as part of the owners' contribution to charity. Adela tried exonerating herself by feignng anger and promised to go talk to the owner. Her 'show' did not convince her friends of her innocence.
Antonio came back to see Carmelo to force him to confess to the crime against Lupe. He met Catalina who was actually looking for a way to go check if the suspicion is true that she is pregnant. Antonio accused Catalina of being accomplice to the kidnapping of Lupe and she was furious. Not wanting to bandy words with him, she called Carmelo out to see him. She then seized the opportunity to to go see Alicia. She told Carmelo she was going to see Alicia and he can accompanied her. Carmelo knew he cannot go because of Antonio but issued a warning that she would be sorry if she cheated on her with Sebastian.
At Alicia's the two friends carried out the home test for pregnancy and it was positive. They were so happy because the child is Sebastians. Catalina's worry was that Sebastian would never believe her nor accept the pregnancy.
Lupe's condition became worse due to the injection given indiscriminately to put him to sleep. Carmelo was called up to see the him and provide a doctor for him. He became angry and accused the father of neglect, abandonment and non acknowledgement of him as his son. Guadalupe as stubborn as ever told him he is not his son and will never be. Carmelo got angry and Lupe too was angry and asked him to kill him at once to end the torment. He pushed a pillow to him to use in ending his life and the crazy Carmelo took the pillow and started suffocating him. Marceloand the nurse pushed him off. Marcelo calmed him down and took him to the penthouse. He told him there are better and neater ways of killing Lupe without tracing it back to them.
Gustavo, another thorn in the flesh of Carmelo dared Carmelo and left the penthouse without his permission saying he was not in jail or detention. Carmelo detailed the bodyguard to teach him a lesson. Gustavo defied the orders to go buy papers on the street. The bodyguards left guarding Lupe and went after him.
Lupe woke up and saw that everywhere was quiet. He saw the nurse sleeping from exhaustion of the aggression so he tiptoed to the door and noted that the bodyguards were not at the door. He quickly woke the nurse and asked him to call Carmelo that he was not feeling well. The nurse rushed out. At the penthouse, Kiki came to see Adela and was shocked at Carmelo's foul behaviour. Adela tried her excuses on his behalf but it did not work. Carmelo left to see Lupe but while the nurse left, Lupe bolted out. He would have been seen but he quickly took the staircase. The nurse got back and Lupe was gone. She rushed back to inform Carmelo who began to threatened her.
The bodyguards trailed Gustavo to an alley so they began beating and kicking him. Lupe was down and saw them so he quickly veered off to the street.

The Charity Concert

Romero did not want to go for the concert because of the Boom Boys but was forced later by Sebastian to go. At the concert venue, Martina was dying to see him and make up once Frankie talks to him. She was so restless that Jessica the madam of cool- and- calculting strategies warned her not to let Romero see her nervous she was. Sebastian and Romero came and sat down only for Carmelo and Catalina to arrive. Of course to make Sebastian jealous and furious, Carmelo insisted that they seat next to the Mendozas. Well the deal was that in front of the people, Catalina has to pretend to be a loving wife. She hated it and was dying to tell Sebastian how much she loved him. Kiki, Adela and her other friends were on the high table. The charity concert was a hugh success with the hall filled to capacity. After the concert, Catalina became sick and rushed out of the venue, on the way down she fainted and Sebastian had to rush to help her to a seat before Carmelo came and a doctor was called. Luisa saw the boys before they departed and for the first time, Auberto kissed her goodbye. She was dazed but enjoyed it. Adela told her to take advantage and force him to make a commitment. What a mother. She had already calculated the fees for the renting of the hall as part of her gain and informed the others but Kiki quickly asked that to be checked and confirmed from the manager.
While at the concert, Gustavo went with Alicia and Luis to make a report at the police station. The police then issued a warrant of search.
The room was searched but no one was there. The police warned Gustavo of false alarm. Carmelo was livid with anger and promised that the father-in-law will pay. When the police left Gustavo asked him what he was doing with microwave and a telly. He told them that the room is used as his office so he had the right to relax after work or heat his food before eating.
Afterwards, he instructed that Guadalupe be moved back to the room so that he can keep an eye on him. He also told the bodyguards to trail Gustavo and deal with him if he is stubborn.
Back at the penthouse, everyone was warned to stay indoors. No one is allowed to go out without Carmelo's permission. What a terror.

Contender for inheritance

While discussing with Marcelo in the bedroom, Carmelo told him of his decision to transfer Lupe to his apartment until he cleared himself of the suspicion.To gether they left for shopping because Marcelo wants to get Emilia back. Marcelo bought things for Emilia and agreed to go supervise the moving of Lupe again. In the room upstairs, Lupe asked Marcelo if he has accepted to help him escape and he would not be implicated in the kidnapping saga. Carmelo came in and heard them. He accused Marcelo of betrayal and threatened Lupe.

Gustavo with Catalina concluded to report the case to the police so that they would not become accomplices in the kidnap of Lupe. When they leave for the concert, Gustavo was to bring the police to search that room upstairs. But Carmelo had beaten them to it.

When they got to the city, Antonio went to see Sebastian to offer his help and to inform him that they were half brothers. Sebastian rejected his help and denied any relationship between them despite Antonio insistence. He said his father Lupe was not so mean to father and abandon the child even if the hateful Miss Antoniette was the mother. Antonio told Miss Antoniete about it and she was angry that he went without consulting her. Afterwards they went together to see Carmelo in his fomer apartment but no one was there. They went to the penthouse and Catalina and Luisa. Antonio was introduced as Miss Antoniete's son. Catalina's help and cooperation was sought for in locating where Lupe was hid. Carmelo came in and was angry with them for daring to come to the penthouse saying Lupe was dead. On being told, Antonio is Lupe's son, he accused Miss Antoniete of wanting to share in the inheritance of Lupe. He did not believe them and orderd them out of the penthouse.
When Antonio left, Sebastian called Rufina and she confirmed that Lupe slept with Miss Antoniete once and she became pregnant. Jessica came back and had to leave for the concert with Martina while Sebastian waited for Romero. Romero went to see Chucho on his way to Mexico and he confided in him that he suspected Jessica of conniving with Carmelo to change the Will. He also suspected that she knew about Lupe's disappearance.
In Mexico city, Romero could not tell Sebastian the suspicion of Chuchu but went with him to see Miss Antoniete to confirm the rumour that Antonio is her son with Lupe. She was out but Josepha was home and refused to confirm or deny the rumour. She pleaded with them to wait for Miss Antoniete who would soon be back.
Adela went to see Kiki to go to the concert together. Kiki accused her of giving out too many free tickets. In actual fact, she collected money from all those people.

He is my son

The telly was brought to the sitting area so that everyone can see Adela who was shown few seconds. A telly was taken upstairs too for Lupe and the nurse.
The bodyguard told Carmelo that Sebastian came to see Catalina. Carmelo became furious and left to confront her but the nurse stopped him to discuss Lupe's health. She told him Lupe is very ill and needed medical attention urgently. Carmelo would not be distracted so the nurse warned him that she is a nurse and not a murderer.
Sebastian told Jessica that he went to see Catalina in the penthouse to solicit her help in finding Lupe or getting any information from Carmelo. Jessica became withdrawn and cold. He thought she was jealous not knowing that she was suffering from quilt.
Catalina and Gustavo left to see Alicia and to discuss the suspicion of Carmelo kidnapping Lupe for the inheritance. At Alicias, Eduardo that was waiting for his friend outside told the Negretes not to disrupt the beautiful moment for the lovebirds but Catalina thought he was playing his pranks again so they went in and saw Luis proposing marriage to Alicia over candlelight dinner. They apologised and later told Alicia their suspicion.
Miss Antoniete told Antonio that Carmelo is suspected of kidnapping Lupe. He told him about Emilia and her story that two bodyguards were guarding Carmelo's apartment in Mexico. He said that he wanted him to help find Lupe. Antonio then went out to look for Emilia to confirm the story. Meanwhile Emilia went to plead with Romero not to tell Sebastian that he caught her in bed with Marcelo as she is doing it to help Sebastian. She told him that she suspects that Carmelo is hiding Lupe and by sleeping with his accomplice, Marcelo, she will get the secret. What an excuse!
Carmelo being told Catalina was out, rushed to Sebastian's place in a jealous rage to fight him. Not finding her there rushed to Alicia and overheard them discussing their suspicion of his kidnap and hiding of Lupe in the attic. He then decided to move Lupe again. He rough handled Catalina and accused her of cheating on him with Sebastian. Gustavo tried stopping his aggression and got a blow to the eye for his effort.
Emilia left Marcelo saying she can never be her woman but Sebastians. Antonio finally saw her but before he could talk, she rudely said that the rumour was true that Miss Antoniete got herself a young lover. But Antonio denied that rumour and told Emilia that he is Miss Antonite's son. Trust Emilia, she guickly started spreading the information in the town. While Miss Antoniete and Antonio were leaving for the city, the town folks were looking at her scornfully, she decided to stop at the town square to announce to everyone that 'Antonio is my son'.
Marcelo after trying unsuccessfully to woo Emilia, left for the city after telling Panchito that Carmelo bought him the car. Panchito wondered why Carmelo will buy him a car when normally, he is not a generous person. Back in the city, he came to see Carmelo in the penthouse. Catalina wanted to know if its true that Carmelo kidnapped Lupe but Marcelo dismissed such allegation and warned her to be careful not to upset her husband. Carmelo came and took him to the room for discussion.

Catalina suspecting Carmelo

Romero was at the Cantina talking to Antonio about his new boss and advised him to be careful. Antonio got home and confronted Miss Antoniete with all the accusations. She told him that he is her son and Lupe is his father. Antonio left more confused and bewildered. Meanwhile Petra and Rufina were talking about them and concluded that Miss Antoniete would not be told the truth in order for peace to reign.

The nurse and Lupe started getting along and she told him that Catalina married Carmelo without loving him. When Carmelo rushed out and did not allow Catalina in, Lupe suspected that she did not know that he was there. He now started thinking how to contact Catalina so that he can escape.

Sebastian called Romero to come back to Mexico for the charity concert. He promised coming but first had to check Marcelo's apartment for Lupe. Emilia went to see Marcelo and decided to satisfy the burning passion in her. Romero drove there entered the bedroom where he caught them in the act. He was shocked to see Emilia in that compromising situation but told her she can continue but she pleaded that Sebastian should not be told. Romero left and called to inform Sebastian that Lupe is not in Marcelo's place.

Gustavo asked Catalina to rebuild her life and be careful of Carmelo since its being suspected that he's hiding something in the room upstairs that could affect her. She thinks so too but does not want to betray Carmelo by saying anything and Gustavo told her he does not desrve her trust. Gustavo left with Adela and Luisa for the recording of the interview of the Boom Boys for the charity concert. At the TV station, Adela took over the interview to the extent that the boys could not answer any question. The station manager agreed with Luisa that Adela should be allowed to exhaust herself before the actual interview with the boys can commenced.

Sebastian came to see Catalina to help in finding Lupe. He told her that Lupe is alive but kidnapped by Carmelo. In the process, he wanted to know if she is willing to be is lover as claimed by Carmelo. She pleaded with him to leave to avoid problems. Carmelo came in and was opening the door when one of the bodyguards called him to see Lupe. Lupe wanted a photograph of his children and this drew the anger of Carmelo who accused him of loving others and not him and he threatened to kill him if he's tired. Sebastian left the penthouse after kissing Catalina and one of the bodyguards saw him.

Miss Antoniete bought a truck for Antonio. He accepted it because he needs a vehicle to go back to his town to see his parents. Wakina confirmed Miss Antoniete's confession that he's her son .

Jessica went to see Carmelo and they discussed their evil intention. When she got back, she became really nervous and scared after the meeting. She was really behaving strangely.

Catalina and Gustavo discussing the information brought by Sebastian that Lupe is alive and being held captive by Carmelo. They suspected that Carmelo is hiding him in the room upstairs and that's why he does not want anyone to go there.

Suspicion heightened

Carmelo opened the door and dragged Catalina back to the penthouse and warned that no one goes up there without his permission.
Marcelo took the new car to show off in the town. He went looking for Emilia and saw her with Miss Antoniete.
Sebastian is trying to forget Catalina and trying it with Jessica. Emilia lost out of the love game. Sebastian also implore Jeesica to use her access to Carmelo to find out the truth or where the father is being hidden. But Jessica quickly said no that she does not want to associate with Carmelo again.
Martina tried making up with Romero and he is resisting her. Luisa called Martina and she complained to her that Romero was still angry and jealous over Frankie. Luisa advised her to make Romero talk to with him again. Catalina came in and they started discussing Carmelo and his constant fit of anger. Adela came looking for Carmelo and saw him in the sitting room and asked for money to entertain the Boom Boys who are coming for dinner. Gustavo came back from work and overheard when Carmelo was accusing Catalina of lack of love for him and Adela accusing him of jealousy, he interrupted and said that Catalina loves only honest, upright and kind man.
The Boom Boys came to see the Negretes. Adela prepared a meal they cannot eat so Catalina and the maid offered to prepare mexican foods which they relished. At that moment, Jessica called and Carmelo left to see her. Carmelo revealed that Lupe is with him out of his free will. Jessica tried extricating herself but was told she is an accomplice.
Sebastian and Martina observed that Jessica is worried. Romero went to check the former apartment and came back to inform them that the apartment is empty. Suspecting that Lupe may be moved to Marcelo's place in the ranch ( Marcelo is in town to show off his new car), Romero decided to go back to investigate.
Miss Antoniete and Josefa accompanied by Antonio left the town for Mexico city. Antonio wanted to know if the rumour making the round in the town is true that Miss Antoniete wanted a young lover but she answered that everything will be revealed later in Mexico.
The Boom Boys consulted their manager on the request by Adela that they do a concert for the less priviledged and the manager agreed to it. Kiki arranged for them to be interviewed and Adela prepared to feature on the television with them. Frankie in his excitement called Martina and invited her to the charity concert.
Catalina informed the father about Carmelo's strange behaviour and her suspicion. They decided to inform the police the next day.

Closer to - - -

Carmelo still holding the door to prevent Sebastian and Romero from entering the apartment, told them Lupe is dead. But the duo persisted and forced themselves into the apartment and went straight to the bedroom. The nurse suspecting that the duo may overpower Carmelo at the door, quickly dragged the drugged and unconscious Lupe into the closet with herself. When they searched everwhere without seeing Lupe, they left. Afterwards, the bodyguards and Marcelo came back from putting the boxes and other things into the truck.

Meanwhile Catalina and Luisa were cleaning the room that Lupe would be transferred to. Luisa insinuated that Catalina may end up being locked there .

At the gym, Adela went to see Ricardo and Silvia asked her to stay away that she was not welcomed but she insisted on staying to talk to her son and even said that she might register at the gym. Ricardo intervened and the matter became worse. Eduardo and Luis stayed back to watch the scene. While Eduardo pitied Silvia, Luis said that she asked for it.

Back at home Romero and Sebastian are convinced that Carmelo and Marcelo have something to do with Lupe's disappearance. Jessica hurried to see Carmelo at the penthouse but he was not there so she left her card with Catalina. Lupe was moved to the attic. Carmelo warned that no one should go to that room because he is keeping important documents there. He was given Jessica's card so he called her. Martina picked the call and Jessica lied to them that her grandfather, Chuchu, asked her to handle some legal matter for Carmelo. Carmelo warned Jessica not to talk about the forged will or she will be implicated too. He told her that Lupe was not dead but held captive by him. She was so shocked that when she got home, she was withdrawn and forlorn
Antonio wanted to know why Miss Antoniete brought him to come and replaced the old but efficient former foreman. She then confronted her and asked for explanation.
Father Dimitris finally asked Petra to confess to Miss Antoniete that Antonio is not her son but Carmelo. Petra said she would at the appropriate time.
Carmelo is forcing Catalina to be a wife through and through by forcing to kiss her but she pushed him away. She reminded him of the deal but he said that he had every right to her affection. Adela separated their quarell but Carmelo's suggestion that they marry in the church started the disagreement again. Gustavo came in to defend Catalina.
Luis wants to marry Alicia but Eduardo is discouraging him. At Alicia's, she is thinking of proposing marriage to Luis.
Lupe became very sick and the nurse wanted a doctor to come and see him but the risk of exposure is very high so Carmelo rejected that suggestion. While at it, Catalina came up to look for her bracelet and was opening the door.

The Search begins

Alicia told Gustavo how Catalina was forced to be in the same places as Sebastian during their honeymoon. He vowed to defend Catalina against the monster of a husband.
Carmelo called Marcelo to give him the news of a new car. He asked him to come back to Mexico because he has to move Guadalupe again.
Sebastian and Martina went to see Chuchu on their way back to Mexico to search for Lupe. Jessica came in and Chuchu did not want her to be part of the discussion because he did not trust her but Sebastian waved off his objection and welcomed the traitor into the discussion. She was told of their suspicion and she promised going with them for the search as a friend and a lawyer. She offered their apartment for them to satay while at Mexico.
Antonio was a hardworking, amiable and efficient foreman. He quickly settle in and became friendly with the town folks especially Panchito.
Back in Mexico, Carmelo took his accomplice to the car dealer and bought him a red sport car. The search party arrived the city and went to the apartment. Outside, Marcelo was admiring the new car so Sebastian and Jessica approached them while Romero and Martina took the back door into the house. At the apartment's door, they saw bodyguards who refused them entrance. Because of the commotion, the nurse came out and Romero insisted on going in but the bodyguards threw them out not before collecting the spare key from him.
Adela went for her usual business Lunch and told them she would get the Boom Boys to play at the charity. Her friend decided to give her the benefit of doubt. A new maid was employed
On meeting them outside his apartment, Carmelo said the meeting rather be coincidental and not planned by Catalina to see her lover Sebastian because she would be hard on her. Sebastian stood up for Catalina and that made Carmelo angry till they got to the penthouse. His aggression and yelling brought Gustavo out and he stood up for Catalina. When the family defended Catalin, he stomped out and on the way instructed them to clean up the attic.
Carmelo was in the apartment to get Lupe ready to be moved again. He warned Lupe to behave or be silenced for ever. The nurse injected Lupe while the bodyguards and Marcelo took the boxes to the van. At that moment, Sebastian and Romero knocked and he opened. But he blocked them while Sebastian startin shouting father to get Lupe's attention but he was sedated and the drug has started taking effect and the nurse shut his mouth with her hands.

Lupe is alive

The Negrete's family came down hard on Carmelo and he almost revealed what was going on but further enquiry from Adela made him realised that they did not know anything about Lupe being alive. Sebastian dragged Martina to Romero's house. Romero informed them of the possibilities of Lupe's living and being hidden in Carmelo's apartment in Mexico. Romero did not feel any affection towards Martina and she felt so uncomfortable in his presence. Later they left to find out anything that can lead them to Lupe. Martina felt bad that no one cares about her feelings. Jessica came to see Sebastian and when told he was not around just turned and left without asking how Martina feels. She was sad. Meanwhile Romero was looking at their photographs together and claimed Martina was still in love with the Boom Boys because she listened to their music always. Martina told Rufina that they suspect that their father is alive. Rufina had suspected that too since Lupe's body was not found but felt really sad and worried about Carmelo. She believed he had suffered so much being a tormented soul.
Miss Antoniete warned Josefa not to become familiar with the new foreman. She further told her that the new foreman is coming to live in the big house and not live in the Foreman's quaters.
Emilia met up with Sebastian in the town and started pledging her undying love for him. Sebastian told her she would always be a good friend. On sighting Jessica approaching, she asked Sebastian to kiss her goodbye and he felt for the bait. Jessica saw them kissing and turned back in anger while Emilia was smiling with victory. Sebastian was shocked at such passionate kiss that he pulled away but did not see Jessica.
When her daughters confronted her that Lupe may be alive and all of Carmelo's inheritance may be taken from him, Adela went berseck just thinking her goldmine could be gone.
Antonio arrived Santa Cruz and met Sebastian and Martina in the town square. They directed him to Miss Antoniete Ranch and gave him a run-down on his new boss. The guy became the town's gossip as the young lover of Antoniete. In the house, he was welcomed warmly but he rejected the room at the big house and decided to stay in the workers' quarters. He told Antoniete that he's always been treated specially by all and he believes it has to do with his parents stay at the ranch years ago.
At the penthouse, Carmelo promised buying a car for the wife but she was not interested. Adela tried making Catalina change her attitude and be nice for once to Carmelo but she answered her with an angry stare.

Miss Antoniete' son

Miss Antoniete set out to search for her son abandoned several years ago. She visited a family that used to work for her before relocating to another town. The family was shocked seeing her after several years. The youngest of the family was Antonio, her supposed son. The family told Miss Antoniete that they took care of the boy and gave him the best education they could afford. In fact the boy is enrolled in the Military which is the preserve of the affluent. After the introduction, Antonio was asked to leave while they discussed. Miss Antoniete told Wakina and Margarita, the real parents of Antonio ( Petra confessed to her Friends- in- secret that she did not switched the babies) that she has come for her 'son' to make up for the years of abandonment. Is it not too late? Wakina and Margarita were of the opinion that the status quo should remain but Miss Antoniette would not hear of it. While arguing, Antonio came in and overheard her telling his parents that she would tell the boy if they refused to tell him. Antonio then demanded an explanation. The parents told him that they owe Miss Antoniete so he has to go and work for her in Santa Cruz.
The three friends-in-secret met to review events since the disappearance of Lupe and Carmelo's sudden rise to fame. Petra gave the farm workers their son but lied to them that the boy was Miss Antoniete. While Josepha is of the view that telling Antoniete the truth that her son is Carmelo and not Antonio will save everyone from the looming crisis, Petra and Ruffy were against it. At the end of it, agreement was reached that no one will reveal the truth to Antoniete.
At last Sebastian told Martina that her father, Lupe may still be alive and they are going to look for him. Martina agreed that she will go with them to search for her father in the city. They went to see Ruffi and informed her that they will be going to Mexico. Emilia came and tried convincing Sebastian to forget Catalina and give her a chance to love him. Meanwhile,Carmelo went back back to the house to inform his accomplice that Emilia knows Lupe is alive and spreading the rumours in town.
Marcelo went out for a party so Carmelo had to stay with Lupe. He went in to see Lupe and started soliloquising about his love for Lupe and his rejection of his love. Lupe woke up and reminded him the upteenth time that he is not his father. He even advised him to get psychriatic help. Carmelo got angry and rough handled him.
He left for the penthouse and on entering, he was confronted by Catalina, Adela and Luisa on the rumour by Emilia of Lupe and the inheritance. He became scared thinking they knew about the kidnap

The honeymoon ended

After the talk with Eduardo, Silvia went to the Penthouse to invite Ricardo to come and live with her indefinitely. What a shame! It's desperate women like Silvia that make men feel so important even when they don't have anything to offer. Trust Adela, she was up to her antics and stories of love but Silvia cut her off and told her she is proposing to live with Ricardo and not his family.
Romero came to inform Sebastian of their suspicion and why they have to leave to commence thorough investigation of Lupe's disappearance. The Boom Boys were leaving too and bid farewell to the girls. Unfortunately, Romero saw Frankie kissing Martina and became jealous and angry. Frankie talked to explaining that they are just friends. Afterwards, they all left the hotel back to the town. As soon as they left, Carmelo too hurried his 'wife' and sister-in-law to leave too. Of course, the supposed 'audience' for his stupid shows or drama of love had left so he had to leave too.
Emilia was back too in town to report her findings to Miss Antoniette. Miss Antoniette thinks the bodyguards are just to show off and not hired to protect anything. But Emilia thinks otherwise and that is the truth. Emilia came to see Sebastian but he told her to leave him alone. But Emilia accused Jessica of only flirting with him while she is deeply in love with him. Well, Sebastian said that he preferred Jessica's friendship. In anger, Emilia left and in town, was told that the couple, Carmelo and Catalina were around, she decided to go bother them.
Carmelo dare not take his wife to the mansion so they checked into the hotel. Emilia found Catalina and before she could finish her meddling, Catalina told her the truth that is obvious to everyone that Sebastian still loves her and cannot love another. It was then Emilia suspected that the reason Catalina married Carmelo had to do with Sebastian and she would get to the bottom of it.
Miss Antoniette can no longer stand the torment and torture of abandoning her son anymore so she is set to look for him as advised by Father Dimitris. Isn't it too late?
Carmelo went to visit the popular joint, the Cantina. He went to brag about his new found wealth but got a cold reception. Even Seferino poured the drink on the table and told him he is not welcomed anymore. Carmelo being who he is was trying to force respect instead of earning it from the town folks but they all treated him with disdain. Since he did not want to leave, the town folks walked out of the cantina and left him alone. After enduring the humiliation he left and went straight to make a phone call to the city. A decision to kill Lupe is finally taken by Carmelo. Will he go ahead with this or not when he gets back to Mexico?
Lupe is still pleading with Marcelo to help him escape but he refused and instead warned him to desist from such plan as that could lead to his death.

Getting close

Alvaro, the old lawyer confirmed that the man in the photograph was the sick man he saw in Carmelo's apartment in Mexico. The only snag was that he was not 100% sure since it was late and he did not pay so much attention to the man.With that statement, their suspicion that Carmelo had a lot to do with Lupe's disappearance was confirmed. It was decided that Romero should inform Sebastian immediately so a search of Carmelo's apartment can commence. Apart from Sebastian, no other person was to know in order not to jeopardise their investigation. Romero was to go to the Hotel to inform the Sebastian alone of their finding.
Back in Carmelo's apartment in Mexico, Lupe was planning on how to escape. The nurse came out and warned him that the bodyguards were outside to stop him. She went furthet to advice him not to contemplate jumping as the apartment was so high that jumping would be suicidal.
Marcelo went to see Emilia but met her abscence. Emilia went back to Santa Cruz to inform Miss Antoniete about her suspicion. Miss Antoniete dismissed her suspicion saying she needed concrete evidence that Carmelo kidnapped or hid Lupe somewhere. Emilia was disappointed but vow to go on to unravel the mystery about Lupe's purported death and Carmelo's new security arrangement.
Back at the Hotel, Sebastian agreed to play pool ball with Carmelo after being persuaded by the Boom Boys but they ended up fighting. He accused Catalina and Luisa of ganging up with Carmelo to come to the hotel to annoy him. He refused to listen to their excuses that they were not aware of Carmelo's plan. When Martina advised that they should leave, he said he was not going to give them that pleasure of seeing his exit.
The Boom Boys left and really enjoyed the moment. They were taking photographs with everyone and singing to entertain their fans and admirers. It was a real swell time to commemorate their stay at the hotel.
Rufina and Petra went to see Father Dimitris . Their mission this time was for his intervention in excluding their friend, Josefa from working now that she is sick. The father promised talking to Miss Antoniete. Outside, Ruffie left and Petra was on her way when Miss Antoniete grapped and dragged her back into the church. Before the altar, she forced her to swear that the babies were not switched. When Petra showed relunctance, she manhandled him to the extent that she became scared and told her that neither Sebastian nor Carmelo was her son. Luckily for Petra, Father Dimitris came to the altar to find out what was happening so Miss antoniete had to release her grip on her. She quickly composed herself and told the father to take care of Miss Antoniete who was an emotional wreck at that moment.
Ricardo confessed to Adela that Silvia is still in love with Eduardo despite everyhing tha he had done to make her forget him.
During their talk, Silvia threatened suicide if Eduardo does not come back to her. Maybe she was expecting 'a yes i will come back please donnt kill yourself' answer but she was wrong cos Eduardo ignored the threat and told her to do whatever she wanted. She then decided to go look for Ricardo since she does not want to be alone.
In the hotel room, Catalina and Carmelo were arguing again and she became sick. Carmelo was worried about her. He really loves her but unfortunately she does not love him.

The Honeymoon

Romero met Petra and wanted to know if she switched the babies as paid by Miss Antoinete to do but she denied that. She confessed to him that she did not do it. Romero was so happy and even let it slip that Guadalupe may be alive.The honeymooners and vacationers were ready to leave. The Boom Boys came and Adela started giving unnecessary advice. Carmelo interrupted and asked them to hurry up so that they can leave. Adela still advised Luisa to hold on to Herberto and he overheard . The boy quickly told Luisa that they are friends and nothing more. Luisa accepted and told him not to mind Adela.
On arrival at the hotel, Sebastian just saw off Jessica who said she was going to the school for her project. When Jessica's car pulled off, Carmelo and the others arrived. When Catalina saw Sebastian, she understood why Carmelo changed the plan. He came to the hotel because he knew Sebastian would be there just to annoy him. The Boom Boys were so happy that they were invited that they plunged themselves into the fun. They met Martina and Frankie especially was glad. Carmelo and Catalina had their quarrel. She accused Carmelo of pettiness and coming to the hotel to bother Sebastian. Carmelo reminded her that she is his wife and must behave like a loving wife especially before Sebastian. But she warned him to stick to the terms of the deal. While arguing one of the Boom Boys that came to get his camera in the room overheard them.
Adela went for the shopping and bought some things for Gustavo. He refused the gift and was very upset about her behaviour.
Kiki came to see Adela and she told her that the boom boys went with her children for the honeymoon. Since she is known for exaggeration, Kiki did not believe her. To prove her story, Kiki asked her to invite the Boys to do a charity concert for the less priviledged for their club. She accepted. For once Adela was not lying or exaggerating.
Martina and Luisa fought over their loved ones. Martina accused Luisa and her sister of following them about but she denied it. Martina did not believe her. Their friendship was put to test. The Boom boys came to settle the rift and invited them for a boat ride and a swim. They all left.
Catalina left the hotel room for Luisa's for the duration of the honeymoon. Carmelo warned her not to allow anyone to see her leave the room with her suitcase. At the terrace, Catalina asked for water from the bartender but Sebastian told him to bring the best champagne to her for she is married to the richest man in Mexico. Catalina ignored the sarcastic comment and insited on the water. Carmelo came and wanted to know if Sebastian was bothering his beloved wife. When he stepped away, the boys came and to show that they are so in love, Carmelo forced his 'wife' to kiss before all. Sebastian was sad.
The bodyguards were briefed by Marcelo and on the way out, Emilia came in. She wanted to know what the bodyguards were doing. Marcelo said they were there to guard Carmelo and his millions. She did not believe him and suspected that they are hiding something.
The Lawyer came and a photograph of Lupe was shown to him.

Departure for Honeymoon

The nurse informed Lupe that two bodyguards have been employed to guard him. At that time Marcelo came in and he ordered the nurse to go into the kitchen while he talked with Guadalupe. Lupe asked Marcelo to help him escape and he will be rewarded and not prosecuted for kidnapping. Marcelo smiled and told him that Carmelo 'his son' has inherited all his wealth and he has nothing now. Confused Lupe said he cannot remember when the wealth exchange took place but Marcelo warned him to obey all of Carmelo's instruction for peace sake. Stubborn Lupe still insisted on seeing his children. Never believed they are dead despite Marcelo's denial.
Catalina and luisa preparing breakfast and Adela came in furious but with an advice for the daughter to take advantage of her honeymoon and go on a shopping spree. Carmelo came in and Adela shifted her attention to him, the richest rancher in town for the purchase of the new house. Catalina informed Carmelo that the Boom Boys are coming and without them she is not going anywhere. Also Luisa will come with them and she was going to stay with her in her room. It's part of the deal and Carmelo must honour it. How long will this deal last?
Gustavo came in and Catalina went to thank him for trying to stop the wedding. Its her life and since she has chosen it, he will respect that and stand by her.
Back at the town, Sebastian and Martina went to Chuchus with Jessica. In the morning, they all went to the hotel to unwind after all that they had to go through. While packing, Romero came in and he was invited but he refused to go with them. He almost gave out their investigation but Chuchu cut in. They left and Chuchu cautioned him that it was not yet time until confirmed by the old lawyer that the man at the apartment was Lupe.
Carmelo promised doing something definitive about Lupe when he comes back from his honeymoon. Back in the penthouse, he gave Adela some money for shopping for the disappointment.
Sebastian still suffering from Catalina's betrayal. This is because he still loves her despite her deceit and greed for money. Even at the hotel, he was with Jessica but was remembering Catalina, his love.
Eduordo lamented his inability to convince Catalina to come back to him. Well if he cannot get back with Catalina, he has to move on and convince Silvia to do the same. So he decided to go talk to Silvia in the gym. At a point, I thought he wanted to go back with Silvia.
Antoniete called the doctor to see Josefa. She warned her not to tell anyone that the babies were not switched. She preferred Carmelo having everything of Lupe and not his real son as a form of punishment for rejecting her. Josefa drew her attention to the fact that Carmelo may be her son but she rejected it. She really threatened her maid. I wonder their kind of relationship. At times its cordial and at times it turbulent.

The After wedding

Josefa told her boss, Antoniete that Petra confessed that she did not switch the babies as she was paid to do. She refused to accept it. She threatened them and asked her not to divulge such information to any one in the town.
After the civil wedding, Carmelo finally gave the documents of Alcatraz Ranch to Catalina to hand over to Sebastian. Not minding the people there, Catalina started with her love story but Sebastian cut her off and asked her to give it to Martina instead. They left the penthouse back to the town. At the town, Romero said Frankie has displaced him as Martina has affection for him now. He is behaving like a spoilt, immature and unsecure boy.
Now that the civil wedding is over, Carmelo wants to know what he can do to marry Catalina in the church in Santa Cruz. What an ambition.
Father Dimitris went to see Rufina and Petra to fnd out why Lupe changed his will but they refused to say anything.
After the wedding, Carmelo went home to confront Lupe that he refused to acknowledge him
as his son but now he is the boss and Lupe will stay with him.
The Boom boys came to see Luisa and Carmelo told them that he is married now so he should be congratulated. Was the marriage a show to please and get people's acceptance? Catalina went to pack for their honeymoon and Alicia went to comfort her. Carmelo asked Gustavo to keep his wife Adela from him but Gustavo warned him to be careful with Catalina because he is capable of killing him for her sake. Carmelo left to get ready for the honeymoon.
The 'secret lover' were having a swell time. Marcelo told his lover, that he is rich now so she should stop her chase of Sebastian. Emilia said maybe Carmelo paid him to keep a secret but he denied it.
Carmelo came came back to the penthouse to say there was a change of plan. No more Cruise. Catalina was happy but her happiness was shortlived as Carmelo informed her that they are married now so they have to sleep in the same room. She accepted and got herself dressed in an overall with some cream over her face. She looked scary. Carmelo came into the room and was disgusted with her appearance. She warned him to stay off and honour their deal but Carmelo told her that he has always fought to get what he wants and Catalina will not be an exception.
Adela was angry at the cancellation of the cruise but was appeased with a promise of money for shopping. Carmelo decided to cancel the Cruise and go to the hotel in a nearby town because Sebastian was going there and he wanted to annoy him.
Lupe tried escaping but the nurse woke up and stopped him. Marcelo came in then and he tried bribing him to help him escape but he told him all his money is now Carmelos. Lupe was furious and denied ever giving everything to Carmelo.

Catalina marries Carmelo

When Lupe regained consciousness, he still insisted on seeing his children, Sebastian and Martina but Carmelo lied to him that they died in an accident on the way from the city to alcatraz Ranch. While at it Marcelo came into the room and corroborated what Carmelo said and Lupe was shattered and hysterical. He did not believe their story. This is going to be a major problem for them. The nurse came in and a deal was struck with her to ensure Lupe's confinement as a mental case for a huge settlement.

Patricia and Silvia quarrelled about her obsession with Eduardo. Patricia advised Silvia to forget Eduardo and not be stupid but Silvia fired back that she is jealous because she has no boyfriend and has not been married. Before stomping out of the gym, Patricia countered that sick and possessive women like Silvia are the ones making men to treat women with disdain.
Chuchu called Romero to find out if Sebastian has been told their suspicion of Lupe being alive and held by Carmelo but Romero said no. He said Sebastian is not happy but depressed about a lot of things so he has not told him.
Rufina, Petra and Josefa finally discussed this well kept secret that has disintegrated and created havoc in the Mendoza family in particular and the whole town in general. Petra confirmed that Sebastian is Lupe's son because she did not switched the babies as instructed by Antoniete. At that time, Antoniete showed up to take Josefa home. When Josefa left, Petra confessed to Rufina that Carmelo is Lupe's illegitimate son. She decided to hide his paternity by claiming that he is her cousin's son to save him from rejection.
Carmelo came to the town to get the signed document from Chuchu. Chuchu asked if Lupe's body is found and Carmelo quickly change the subject saying he is late for his wedding in Mexico. Meanwhile Catalina is crying in Alicia house while Gustavo is desperately going around her friends to find out why she decided to marry the despicable foreman turned heir. He was in luck when Luis told him Catalina is marrying in exchange for the return of Alcatraz to Sebastian. The hour finally came. Adela was everywhere arranging flowers and preparing for the wedding. When Gustavo accused her of coldness and insensitivity towards her daughters suffering, she brushed it off saying the daughter will get over it. She said the day was her day and the marriage her moment. Even when Catalina called it her funeral, Adela smiled and said the daughter is too sensitive. The Groom and the best man, Marcelo made a grand entry and the wedding commenced. The wedding was underway when Gustavo rushed in to stop it. Painfully, Sebastian had to witness the wedding and even commented in his heart how beautiful Catalina was in her wedding dress. Gustavo was about to reveal the blackmail but was stopped by Carmelo who ordered that they should have a talk in private. The talk ended in blackmail again. Carmelo asked for his consent and quietness in exchange for his kindness towards his daughter. He threatened to be a wicked and abusive husband if he does not shut up. When Gustavo came out from the 'talk', he looked defeated and forlorn. The marriage continued and Catalina and Carmelo were pronounced husband and wife. It was time to kiss the bride and Carmelo made a real show of it. Sebastian not willing to stand the humiliation and pain anymore asked for the documents so they can leave but Carmelo refused saying he has to stay for the toast and the cutting of the cake. The two wicked friends or female companions of Sebastian seized the opportunity to attack Catalina but Alicia rose to her defense. After the toast, it was time to cut the cake. As the newly wedded cut the cake, the ornamental decoration on it broke and fell off because Catalina was angry with Carmelo. Sebastian seized the opportunity to mock them that just like the ornament, the marriage would soon crumble.
Chuchu got a picture of GuadaLupe Mendoza to show his friend Alvaro the lawyer for confirmation of their suspicion that Lupe was the supposed sick man in Carmelo's apartment in Mexico.
Patricia got the scholarship for his Masters and is leaving for Europe. She came to make up with Silvia. They embraced and promised to continue their friendship.

Jealous Romiro

Nowadays, Romiro cannot contain his jealousy and insecurity so Martina broke up with him. Catalina has finally informed her family that she is marrying Carmelo without love and this worries Gustavo, Luisa and Alicia so much. Luisa asked her not to sacrifice herself again that their father is going to get an apartment for them to live. Later she told her she is doing it for Sebastian but she should not tell anyone especially Gustavo.
To help Romiro win back Martina a serenade was suggested and Sebastian says he would ask for a special number for the spiteful Catalina who marries for money and not love.
Carmelo and Marcelo argued about who takes care of the sick Lupe and it degenerated into threats. He informed his accomplice that he cannot kill Lupe because Petra confirmed that he is Lupe's son. Later, it was resolved that a nurse be employed to care of him.
Carmelo went to see the Negretes for the wedding plans and shopping. In the process of Catalina and Carmelo's arguement, Adela overheard the deal and decided that a cruise for the honeymoon will do and no one will suspect that they are not a couple afterall.
Ricardo came in when the two girls were talking about the boom boys and after annoying Martina went to see Adela. Adela was busy looking for a mansion to buy. She was not interested or concerned about Catalina's unhappiness. She did not celebrate Ricardo as usual and warned him that she does not want to see Silvia.
Carmelo came with flowers to invite Catalina out for dinner. Sebastian and others came in too so Carmelo taunted him that he has taken everything from him especially the love of his life Catalina. He told him that on his wedding date, he will hand over the Ranch to him courtesy Jessica who came to plead on his behalf. He also proposed to buy the penthouse from him so that he can have money to run the ranch. Martina asked Sebastian to accept and let them go back to the Ranch. When Carmelo continued provoking Sebastian, Catalina shouted him down and they went out but at the lift she warned him never to touch her again because that was the deal. As they were arguing, Sebastian came out and Carmelo grapped and kissed Catalina. Sebastian asked how much the kiss cost and got a slap from Catalina. She left Carmelo waiting at the lift and came back but not before he warned him that he would get one if he does not honour their agreement. The boom boys came and tried cheering her up but she became the more depressed. Josefa and Petra were back in their town. They went to Romiro's and were warmly received.
Petra at last told Ruffina that Carmelo is Antoniete and Lupe's son. Rufina felt sorry for Carmelo. It was because of the rejection by both parent that made Petra to keep silent all this while about his paternity.
What an irony. The father that denied his conception was the one that took care of him till adulthood.
Adela came in and warned them not to associate with the idle musicians but when her daughters pointed out that the guys are famous and could be rich, she quickly came back to sell Luisa off. Trust Adela.
Romiro came back with the serenade but met the boys singing to the ladies so he became angry and ordered a sad song instead. Even when Sebastian tried cautioning him, he refused and damn everyone.
Lupe remembered who he is and demanded to be taken to his children immediately but Marcelo hit him on the head with a bottle and he passed out.

Concert proper

As usual, Antoniete is arguing with Carmelo on the disappearance of Lupe. Carmelo advised her to get off his case. He also told her that she is the last person to pester him about Guadalupe since she hated him and was always happy at his misfortune. Well Carmelo is wrong. Antoinete may be pretending that she hates Lupe but deep down that love is still alive. The only thing is that it hurts her deeply that her wayward friend was preferred to her. Women hardly forgives rejection. Antoniete was trying to blackmail Carmelo in order to force the truth out of him or to get his cooperation but none was forth coming from Carmelo. Carmelo being smart himself told her if she knew the truth that the babies were not swapped at birth that she would have spoken. Antoniette still insisted that the swapping of the babies never happened and he may not be Lupe's son. He stubbornly claimed he is the bastard son of Lupe and that is why he was acknowledged in the will and all the inheritance given to him.
Meanwhile Josefa went to see Catalina and got the address to go see Petra. When confronted on her first visit to the Negretes, she denied being a spy for anyone. This is true. She was there for a purpose and that was accomplished.
Gustavo left worrying about his family and finally went to work leaving Petra alone. There was a knock and it was Josefa. Petra was shocked seeing her because she knows why she came. Not known for wasting time, she went straight to the point asking her to confess if she really swapped the babies. Petra keeps saying her conscience is not alowing her to talk ans she is resentful of the service she did for Antoniete. After much persuasion, she answered that Carmelo had nothing to do with the babies but he is Antoniete's son. At that Josefa fainted. Luis and Eduardo came in then to help take her to the hospital. At the hospital, the doctor diagnosed mild stroke but confirmed she was out of danger. Luckily, her lack of medical insurance was taken care of by Eduardo. He promised listing her as one of thier workers at the gym so the corporate insurance can cover her. Poor Josefa, was told she does not have a relative.
Carmelo rushed to Marcelo's place to take Lupe back to Mexico. H e complained about the injections and the effect on Lupe's health. The cynical Marcelo advised him to take Lupe to a mental home so that they all can be free from the self inflicted burden.
The loverboy finished exercising and left to call Adela. Patricia then tried talking her friend out of this web of deceit by Ricardo but she is adamant. She says Ricardo is keeping her company. She even wants to go for more surgery to make her younger like Catalina for her Eduardo. There is no giving up.
The Concert was a huge success with the ticket sold out and the arena filled to capacity. Severally, Catalina had to stop Luisa from rushing on stage when the boys were performing. The whole fans were screaming and some were singing along just enjoying the moment. But Romero was not thrilled because Martina seems to be too interested in the music and the boys than him. At the dressing room, Sebastian came in introducing himself to the boom boys. Catalina, Luisa and Alicia were already there. On Sebastian's insistence, Catalina went out for a talk with him. Jessica sensing that reconciliation may take place before she achieved her ambition of marrying Sebastian rushed and told him that Catalina is marrying Carmelo. Oh what a blow that was to Sebastian who wanted to get back to Catalina!.
Gustavo was arguing with Adela about her attitude which has ruined Catalinas life and warned her not to ruin Luisa's too. While arguing, the phone rang and it was Ricardo. He just left Silvia and Patricia to come tell Adela that he has been accepted by Silvia and they are going out later. The cheek of a mother was advising him to choose a very expensive restaurant. When he hung up, she decided to invite herself to the dinner. Silvia threw her out and Ricardo sided his lover.
After talking to his granddaughter, Chuchu realised that she is lying to him on the the content of the Will.
What a woman!

The Concert fever

In the last episode, Patricia warned Silvia against Ricardo. In this episode Ricardo started denying it but Patricia still insisted on his insincerity so Silvia had to stop the arguement. Patricia left in anger and Ricardo quickly brought the ring he bought for her to show that he is not an opportunist as Patricia claims. Surprisingly, Silvia believed all his lies and did not throw him out of her apartment. They went hand in hand to the gym. Eduardo showed up and met them together. Ricardo even had the gut to warn him that they are not paying him all that salary to come late to work. When they left, Luis asked if he was jealous and he says no but he felt responsible for Silvia falling into the trap of a worse opportunist.
Catalina and Luisa confronted Adela on the stolen money and she accepted she had to give it to Ricardo. She said wooing Silvia is more important than a stupid concert. Liusa and Catalina were disappointed but what else can they do. They decided to go see Alicia to borrow money for the concert ticket. Adela left for a meeting with her supposed rich friends without showing remorse for her stealing saying she always has to do the think for the whole family.
On their way out, they met Sebastian and Martina. Sebastian quickly asked to speak to Catalina so Luisa left for Alicias while Martina went into the room. Sebastian is willing to give their marriage a trial again. He says they should talk about their future but Jessica came in to spoil the moment. When Catalina left, Sebastian told Jessica straight that he wants to go back to Catalina so she should not have ideas about them being together. Jessica denied having any romantic feelings towards him but advice him to be careful of Catalina in order not to be hurt again. Meanwhile she is scheming on how to destroy the reunion.
Alverlo, the lawyer of Sebastian went to see ChuChu to brief him on the deal with Carmelo. Romero came in then and asked the Lawyer to describe this sick old man called Panchito that he met that night in Carmelo's apartment in the city. The description matched the profile of Lupe. In fact Chuchu says Jessica should know something about it. Romero left for the concert in the city. Meanwhile Antoniete confronted Carmelo on her suspicion of him. This made Carmelo to seek his accomplice's advice. Of course Marcelo advised him to kill Lupe but Carmelo's love for him is the saving grace. Antoniete warned the maid not to discuss her dead child with anyone in the town.
In the so called lunch meeting of Adela with her high society ladies, she quarrelled with Kiki over the auctioning of children for riches or marrying off a child for wealth.
At Alicia's, the little coins Luisa had was collected to add to pay the gas man. Because of this, Luisa could not ask Alicia for money. When Catalina came she told Alicia what their mother did. Luis came in and told them that the ticket is sold out. With no money and ticket sold out, Catalina came up with another option. of sneaking into the concert.
At the concert venue, the Boom Boys came out to see their fans but one of them was interested in only seeing Martina. On sighting her, he went in and disguised in order to get closer to her. At that moment Martina leant and kissed Romero but he still went and greeted them. He was not jealous.
Catalina, Luisa and Alicia left for the concert. At the venue, they gatecrashed through the restricted area. The other two had scaled through but Catalina was caught. One of the Boom Boys who was going out to get something in the car saved them. They had a VIP position on the stage.
What a twist of fate.

Guadalupe recovering

While in Mexico, Lupe had started having visions of Sebastian calling him father but his captors tried shutting him up. Carmelo keeps confusing him that he is his only son.
In order not to give them away with his stubborn attitude and reactions, Lupe was brought back to the Ranch to be kept in Marcelo's place because its rarely visited by the town folks. They have started injecting him with drugs to completely wipe away his memory but once in a while, when the drug wears away, he remembers that he has two children called Sebastian and Catalina. In this episode, when his memory came back, Marcelo injected him again and he slept off. But how long will he be kept on drugs? Not for long anyway because Marcelo had to tie him up while he is away.
Carmelo is being suspected by the town folks of killing or kidnapping Guadalupe but he so far has not given himself away. When speaking to Romero in the Cantina, he let it slip that Guadalupe is still alive by referring to him in the present. When Romero became suspicious, he became angry saying he is not the one to be blamed for Guadalupe's death but Sebastian who made him angry and drove him to his death. Romero is not giving up. He warned him that he will watch him throughout because he seems to have something to do with Lupe's death.
Emilia went to see her lover Marcelo and confronted him on why he does not want her inside his apartment but he gave a flimsy excuse. Anyway, Emilia went there for the usual satisfaction of her desires so she did not pursue the issue of not being allowed into the apartment more than the river side (their love nest). When Marcelo told Emilia that he is capable of anything even killing for her, she seized the opprtunity to ask for the elimination of Catalina. Well, Marcelo is not as foolish as Sebastian. He told her that he may be foolishly in love with her but definitely not stupid. He knows if he kills Catalina, then he will loose Emilia to Sebastian because she is desperately in love with him. Emilia became angry saying she is not in love with him but just enjoys the passion they share.
This sets Marcelo thinking of his own share of the money from the inheritance. He hopes to live big to force respect from the town folks and make Emilia falls in love with him.
Ricardo is still leaving out his dream of seducing Silvia but she is actually the one using him to make Eduardo jealous. Unfortunately, Silvia is eliciting pity from him and not jealousy.
Patricia could not wait on the side line and not try to help her friend Silvia from making another terrible mistake of going ahead with the relationship with Ricardo. She went to Silvia's apartment to tell her about Ricardo double dating her with Martina. Ricardo vehemently denied it saying he loves only grown women and Silvia can attest to it. What a lying and scheming bastard. Will Silvia throw him out or believe him?
Luisa is looking for the money to go buy the ticket for the Boom Concert but the money has developed wings and gone. She searched everywhere and decided to accuse Martina of taking the money. Luckily, Martina has gone out with Sebastian for breakfast. After futile search, Catalina remembers the ring with Ricardo the leech and their mother being in the room the day Luisa was keeping the money safe for the concert ticket. so they went to Adela's room to confront her.

Playing detectives

It was agreed that Romiro should go back to the town to find out if Panchito came to mexico city and is actually staying with Carmelo. Romiro got home and behold Panchito was in his house. When he narrated the story that Sebastian's lawyer saw an old man called Panchito and the old man was sick, Rufina suspected that that man could be Guadalupe. Which means what Antoniete has been saying is true that Lupe is alive.
Romiro and Panchito left the house for a drink at the Catina. At the Catina when Romiro informed them that Catalina has agreed to marry Carmelo. Seferino, the catina owner decided to accuse Catalina of being an accomplice to the death of Lupe. Seferino's suspicion was borne out of the fact that Catalina is a gold digger and can do anything for money. He went on to say that during that trial marriage with Sebastian, Catalina got to know that Carmelo was the heir to Lupe's fortune so she convinced Carmelo to kill him in exchange for marriage to her. What an imagination!. Imagine accusing Catalina of killing for money. ITs so sad that the whole village think that of Catalina just because of Adela inordinate ambition.
Panchito cautioned him and said that Catalina is a decent and trustworthy person but Seferino cut in saying she has not proven her virtues to the town folks. Luckily Romiro did not believe him. They both advised Seferino not to go to town with such story but keep it to himself.
Romiro and Panchito decided to pay Marcelo a visit since they were told by Seferino that he is back in town.
Meanwhile, Carmelo was dying to break the good news to Marcelo that Catalina has agreed to marry him. Marcelo was having problem using the new hand set but eventually came to it.
Poor Catalina, she is a trophy that seems to go to the highest bidder. What a life. When she told Alicia of her plan to marry Carmelo for Sebastian happiness, she was angry with her. Why would she be living her life to please others. First it was her mother and now Sebastian but she was determined to go ahead with it. She pleaded with her friend to understand why and support her.
Ricardo went to the gym feeling cool with himself but Luis knocked the arrogance away from him. He was querying Luis for coming late and reminded him that he is going to be his new boss but Luis told himto save his nonsense because at that moment Silvia was in the house begging Eduardo not to divorce her but to give her another chance. I loved the look of disappointment and shame on Ricardo's face.
Romiro and Panchito got to Marcelo's place and told him they have found Guadalupe's body. The episode ended here.

Catalina accepts Carmelo's marriage proposal

Catalina gave conditions for her marriage to Carmelo. Carmelo will not touch her or will she sleep with him and he will hand over the titled documents of the Ranch to Sebastian and Martina. He accepted but gave his own conditions too. One condition was that Catalina will behave like a loving and devoted wife when they are with people and two, allow him to kiss her to seal the negotiation. It was a tough thing to do allowing someone as despicable and horrible and even a rapist ( He almost raped Catalina if not for the timely intervention of Panchito) to kiss you but she had to. It was funny watching Carmelo trying to force her lips apart to kiss her. What an ugly scene. As if that humiliation was not enough, he left her wiping her lips with the back of her hand and went to the door, opened it and asked her to leave but to ensure everything is ready for the wedding in two days time.
On her way home she saw Ricardo buying flowers for Sylvia. Ricardo showed her a little gift that he has bought too. Knowing he has no money, Catalina asked where he got the money from. He told her he got the money from the sale of their mother wine glasses but did not mention that Adela stole Luisa's concert money. Since Catalina was battling with her problems and was told Emilia is in the penthouse with Sebastian, she went to Alicia's instead.
Antoniette and Josepha came to the city to look for Lupe. They went to see Carmelo but he has moved Guadalupe back to Carmelo's place on the ranch
On getting Luis message, Eduardo went to see him and was told of Sylvia plea for him to come back but he refused. While doing the laundry, Sylvia came to see him pleading that she will not be jealous anymore and will control her embarrassing reaction but he still refused to change his mind. He only agrees to continue working in the gym and not abandon her business no matter what.
Sebastian at last told Jessica that they are not dating or going to get married so the pretense should stop. She tried saying that they could come to loving each other but sebastian told her that he still loves Catalina and cannot love another woman. He needed to clear that so that Jessica would not get a wrong impression about thier relationship which is just friendship. When Romiro left, Sebastian was alone pondering what to do when Martina advises him to go back to Catalina because she too still loves him even though she knows he has nothing now. Jessica realises she has to do something so she went to see Carmelo asking for the Ranch. Carmelo told him the ranch is what he is exchanging for Catalina's marriage to him. The two evil minds decided to use that to their advantage. Jessica is to tell Sebastian that she is the one that went to plead with Carmelo to return the ranch to him while for Carmelo, people will think Catalina married him for his money. Poor Catalina! Every good intention was always twisted around by all except Alicia and her Luisa. Thank God Luisa has snapped out of the opportunistic person like her mother and brother.
The showdown between Emilia and Jessica over Sebastian was imminent. Emilia says Jessica is as opportunistic as Catalina and very soon Sebastian will know who she truly is. Jessica countered by saying she lost out to her because she is the one Sebastian wants. She ordered her to leave because she is a pest. Emilia says she is the only one who has been honest with Sebastian. That is true.

Guadalupe Mendoza ever trusting

It was trust that brought Lupe to the point of death.
He trusted Carmelo to a fault. In fact, he almost hated his own son because of the love and trust he had in this boy that was raised in his ranch and now grew up to become his foreman. If he had heeded the warning and advice of all, he would have not lost his memory and become dependent on Carmelo. It was pride that drove him there. Pride on not admitting that he was wrong about Catalina when he observed that she truly loves her son. He was so blind to Carmelo's fault that he called his son and Catalina liars when they reported his indecent behaviour to Catalina to him.
Well the love that Carmelo has for him saved him when Marcelo wanted to end his life close to the river that night he fell and hit his head on the stone. Carmelo is evil but kind of loves him as a father .
ITs that sick love that is still sustaining Lupe in the city. When Lupe started being stubborn and insistence on going out and not locked up, it is Carmelo's love that is saving him. Severally, Marcelo, his accomplice keeps telling himthe way out is kill Lupe. Now Lupe is regaining his memory and this is dangerous to them.

The Negretes

Catalina has gotten to a point where she needs her father to be strong and talk to Adela to leave her alone to sort out her love life that is in a mess presently. What with a divorced and former husband who is still hanging around her and her former lover who is not willing to let her be. Her brother was making matter worse by pursuing Sylvia when he knows its only Eduardo that she loves and lives for.

Her mother has decided to make her life unbearable until she marries Carmelo, the new rich guy on the block. Ricardo advised her to marry Carmelo if she wants him to stop fooling around with Sylvia. With all that was happening, Gustavo decided to have a talk with the wife. Well the moment of truth has come for the Negretes.

He threatened her with divorce. For once he insisted he would leaveAdela. Initially Adela thought Gustavo was joking but when he left her at the penthouse back to Alicias', she sat up. No matter the threat, Adela greed and ambition to be rich and show off to her friends will blind her and deafened her to the sound of reasons. Adelas' glamorous lifestyle will not let her heed her husband's warning. Adela only think about herself. She is selfish and self gentred.
Ricardo is worse. Cannot imagine a young, strong and active man loafing around doing nothing but thinking and scheming how to be rich or live off wealthy ladies. Thank God, Catalina rescues her younger sister before she follows her mother and brother.




Gustavo decided to have a talk with the wife.

Ricardo the loverboy

Ricardo Negrete is fast turning into the loverboy. He sets out to seduce Sylvia by turning on his charm. Sylvia rejected this and even used the flower to hit him severally on the head. Was he discouraged? No.
Flower seduces and he is ready to borrow to continue supplying Sylvia with flowers until she falls for him. What he did not realise is that their family is known by all to be opportunists that are always taking advantage of people and their weaknesses. If he and Sylvia had met under a different circumstances, the shift to him from Eduardo would have been immediate because Sylvia is weak and always looking for younger men to seduce.
Eduardo initially thought money can replace true love but he was wrong. What he felt for Sylvia was passion and by the time it wears off, the yearning for true love became unbearable. It was made worse by Sylvia's nagging and jealousy. He went back to Catalina but she told him to forget her because Sebastian is her only love. Eduardo told his best friend Luis that its only Catalina's love that matters and he will do everything to win her back.
When he broke off with Sylvia, Ricardo was in the background. As soon as he left, Ricardo fenced off Patricia, Sylvia's friend so that she will think he is the only friend around. Although Patricia had warned her against Ricardo, she just needed a man around. Some women are like that. They need a man around to make them feel fulfilled and important.
Ricardo practically relocated to Sylvia's apartment when Eduardo moved out to keep her company and to make Eduardo jealous.
Together, Sylvia and Ricardo went to the gym to make Eduardo jealous but he was not. Even when he was told the gym would be taken from him, he was not moved. To him nothing matters except Catalinas' love.
Ricardo, the loverboy is succeeding because he and Sylvia spent the night together.

Catalina's hard decision

Sebastian truly loves Catalina but the calamity that has befallen the Mendoza's family since meeting and falling in love with her is bringing this feeling into questions. Also the hawks that surround him in the guise of friends are making him doubt his feelings for Catalina and even her sincere love for him. With a friend like Jessica, one does not need an enemy. Why disinherit a friend just to get back at a foe? I still find this kind of love hard to believe.
After Adela's tutorials on being a refined gentleman, she advised Carmelo to give the ranch back to Sebastian so that Sebastian can leave the penthouse and Catalina for him. They both went back to the penthouse to throw Sebastian out but met a full house. Jessica cautioned Carmelo that the fact that Petra switched the babies does not mean he is more Lupe's son than Sebastian so he should not be mean. While leaving Carmelo said everything is his and even Catalina would soon be his wife. Catalina told him in front of everyone that she will never be his. Sebastian was so happy that he turned her around to confirm and probably kiss her when Jessica dragged him away for a walk. Jessica confesses to Martina that she loves Sebastian and will do everything as a friend to help him. She said she will not pressure him like Emilia but will wait patiently for him to get over Catalina. She has a long wait ahead of her.
Witnessing the display of affection between Catalina and Sebastian, Jessica decides to use that undying love to blackmail Catalina.
Jessica finally got Catalina to agree to see Carmelo and convince him to retun the ranch to Sebastian and Martina the true children of Lupe and Maltilda Mendoza. Before talking to Catalina, she had spoken to Carmelo and advised Carmelo to accept Adela suggestion of returning the ranch to Sebastian in order to get Catalina. She told him that Catalina is still in love with Sebastian and will do anything to get him back though they are divorced. Carmelo had his doubt but Jessica was sure she can convince Catalina because she has witnessed the love play and undercurrent between the two lovers in the penthouse. Catalina accepts to go see Carmelo but first went to Sebastian's room and he could not hold back than to express his love for her. They temporarily forgot they are divorced and gave in to their feelings for each other. As usual, their happiness was shortlived with foes masquerading like friends intruding and ending it.
Alicia, her true friend advised against going to see Carmelo for whatever reason so that she does not fall into his trap but she was determined to go in order to get the ranch and give it back to Sebastian, her love.

Salvador left the ranch

When Salvador's neighbour came to threaten him and his family with machete, sticks and other tools, he had to quickly think up something to disarm them. He knew he and his family cannot confront them so he quickly came up with an idea. It was that idea that saved him and his family from being beaten up and finally decided his next move.
He excused the mob and ran into the shack and came up with an old newsprint. Since the peasants cannot read, he told them that that was a title deed on the land given by the government attesting to their ownership of the land. To confirm what he has just said, the leader of the team who is the father of his 'arch enemy' gave him a letter written by the daughter to read. He read and interpreted the content to them. Apparently, somebody else had interpreted the same thing so when Salvador did it, the man concluded that it is not the same Salvador Cirenza that they know. He forced his children and the others that had come to attack them to leave. Cantalicia could not take it anymore. She rushed into the house and went straight to the altar to pray to the Virgin for protection from this strange man.
Salvador not knowing what was wrong with her just came in and started reading the old newspaper. Because the paper was an old one, he laughed to himself that if the people had known how to read, then he and the others would be sorry by now oblivious to the fright that Cantalicia was feeling.
Later, he realised that Cantalicia was running away from him so he asked and she confirms it that she is scared of him. That prompted him to make a decision to leave the ranch for good.
On leaving the ranch, he went to LIly for help. The sex- starved Lily was ready to use what she has (money) to get what she want but Salvador was not ready to descend low even if he was desperate. He took enough money to take him back to the city and left Lily's house before she came back.
Lily lied against Salvador and alleged that he was being indecent with her. That was all Sherriff Campo wanted to hear. He went out in search of him that night but missed him. He later sent a search party for Salvador but luckily Salvador made it to the bus terminal. Luck became Salvador's name because the Sherriff's search party saw him inside the bus sleeping from exhaustion and decided not to wake or harrass him.
Salvador was able to dodge and arrive the city at night. Being a gentleman he helped an old woman off the bus. Am sure Don Pedro went to his house that night because the dog barked uncontrollably out of excitement. Isabel could feel his presence.
He went to see Gatena Cherry but she thought he was a mugger. She threatened to call the Police if he did not back off. When he introduced himself as Don Pedro she laughed and mocked saying if he is then she is Cleopatra. After much arguement and confrontation, she decided to see and consult for him but for a fee. Don Pedro/ Salvador had to go rob himself to have enough money to pay Gatena's consultation and check into the hotel.
Simon came back from his love nest in the morning and of course the mother was furious. She dragged him by the ear into the house and scolded him for disrespecting her. He was angry that the mother was treating him unfairly. For once, Abigail missed Don Pedro Donoso fatherly influence and authority on the boys especially Symon. For Anthonio, he is going steady with Angela.

Salvador accepts his new body

After 'waking up' in the coffin and realising he's among strangers, he fled. But how far can he go in a strage environment with even stranger people looking at him curiously and suspiciously. His stay at the hospital did not help but increases his helplessness and the stay at Lilys' was disastrous. His stay at the Parish heightened the tension in the community as the worshippers and dwellers saw him as an angel with abilities beyond their comprehension.When the day to transfer him to the asylum came after the specialists did not have any clue to his ailments, Salvador being the intelligent and wise 'old' man quickly told the doctor, he is not Don Pedro but a peasant called Salvador. He has come to accept himself as the poor farmer living and working on the ranch, married to a tigress called Cantalicia and sleeping in a shack with a son. He is ready to go back to the ranch and sort out his problems. He told the doctor that he alone can solve his problem.
The character of Cantalicia is unfolding. She is a fighter who does not accept defeat and does not back down no matter the opponent. She went to the farm with Salvador and ordered him to fix the fence. Even when he wanted to argue, she warned him of the consequences of refusal. In the process, Salvador's arch enemy as Cantalicia calls him showed up with a machete spoiling for a fight. Salvador's ignorance of who he is did not stop the man as a fight broke out. Instead of Cantalicia separating the duo, she refereed by holding the machete that Salvador kicked off from the man's hand over them threatening to behead the challenger if her husband failed to deal with him. But Salvador being a refined gentleman declined and struggled to free himself.He pleaded with the man to go that the issue would be resolved amicably.
Back in the town, the priest and the doctor were worried about his mental state. Meanwhile the priest has found an answer to the mystery and the weird behaviour but the doctor refused to accept such explanation. The doctor still believes science is the only way that the problem with Salvador can be resolved. But in this case, he is wrong.
Back at the mansion, Rebecca has become a piece of work according to Vicky the maid. Who would have thought,Rebecca would turn against the maids that she was begging to allow her join in the cleaning of the house. Unbelievable but such is life.

Rebecca the villian

Miss Rebecca is fast turning to the bitch in the mansion. When she arrives at the mansion, she behaves so humbly that Don Pedro Jose Donoso insists that she stays when Isabel was undecided. She was always smiling, curtsying and grateful for every little gesture towards her. Alas greed breeds arrogance, and arrogance breeds resentment and intolerance. Her obsession with finding treasures in the mansion and becoming the new rich lady blinds her to the extend of turning her to a villian. She confides in Walter that she wants to be very rich so that when she goes back to her hometown, she will be envied and admired by the peasants.
Isabel does not trust her and suspects her activities in the mansion but she needs an ally so she tolerate her excesses and tactlessness.
The night of reunion as envisioned by Cantalicia did not come, instead rejection was what she got. When she drew near to the husband, he just told her to take her hands off and not touch him. I wonder what he was expecting. The husband prior to this time hardly speaks and was always doing her bidding like a handyman and a husband. Now the man can talk, read and write and look people straight in the eye. The man exudes confidence beyond his environment.
Anthonio is becoming bolder by the day. I love him standing up to Rebecca in defense of Angela. That is true love borne out of a desire to protect and care for. Anthonio is a real man. He follows his heart while the brother Symon, is fun loving with no commitment to real love. I know Symon has the capacity to love and when he finds love he will be committed.
Abigail their mother on the other hand is torn between security and comfort of the mansion and standing up to defend herself and the other workers against injustice and harrasment. Well I know that justice will prevail over any other interests if she has to choose.
Meanwhile, Rebecca is still searching everywhere for the treasure that would transform her into a powerful woman. Even without the fortune, she has transformed to an elegant lady. Cannot believe her transformation and arrogance. Imagine breaking the chinaware because a film of dust was found on it before Abigail and others. What an effrontery. Isabel is even more cautious and nicer than her.