TUESDAY 30TH JANUARY, 2018 ON COLOR OF PASSION (El Color de la Pasión)

EPISODE #62 

 I Saw the Sign and it Opened Up my Mind

Repeated scenes:

• Rod remembers making out with Ligia and being caught doing so by Daniela.
• Rod has an uneasy conversation with his father about jobs. Amadiva tells Rod he does things for him. Amadiva is feeling guilt? Unease about getting caught? He's in his feels about Ligia's death in some way.
• The investigation into Ligia's murder is going a little too slow, but Mario helps it along by telling the police that Amadiva was having an affair with Ligia.

TOMORROW'S EPISODE:

• Norma and Lalo worry because they haven't heard word on how Marcelo is doing. Poor Rafiella comes to the office because Marcelo never came home. They realize no one has told her about his stabbing. She's very upset and asks if he is going to live.
• Ricardo visits Amadiva at home. Amadiva is glad he stopped by as they need to discuss the negotiations with Alonso. Ricardo tells him to take a look at the folder on the table, but Amadiva says that Mario is going to need to review it since he's Al's lawyer. Ricardo gets a little chuckle out of that coincidence. Since he's in a good-humored mood, Amadiva decides to ask a little favor: Could Ricardo provide an alibi for Amadiva for the other night, y'know, in case anyone asks? Ricardo wisely asks who is going to ask him for Amadiva's alibi, but Amadiva plays it off as he had a little fling he doesn't want Brigida to know about. Ricardo is again amused, and wants the gossip on what went down, but Amadiva keeps the details out of it. Ricardo says he is happy to do this (provide an alibi) for his friend.

• At the hospital, Milagros, Naz, Al and Lucia worry themselves in the waiting room. Then the doctor brings the good news: Marcelo's operation went well! He is out of danger. Of course, he will need to be watched, but there's no reason to be pessimistic that he won't recover. Yay! Lucia asks if he can have visitors, but the doctor says not yet as he is still under anesthesia. However, he won't be in intensive care. We get a PSA for donating blood. Also, the police will be stopping by as this was not an accidental injury. Naz has clearly never watched a telenovela and hopes the police will catch the culprit.
• At the Gaxiola mansion of stressed out ladies, Nora and Rebeca stress out over Marcelo's stabbing. Nora accuses Rebeca of wanting Marcelo dead. Rebeca denies it (but you know it's so true). Then Nora wants to go to the hospital, but Rebeca tells her that's a dumb idea and she'll be humiliated and kicked out since Lucia and Daniela will likely be there. Nora says OK then. Rebeca leaves the room and you can see the sign in Nora's eyes - Nora is figuring out how to finesse a hospital visit.
• Waiting room chitchat: Momster wants to see that Marcelo is OK with her own eyes. Naz wants to call Norma and Lalo to update them. Al would lend Naz a phone, but he left it at the Gaxiola mansion of stressed out ladies. (It is worth noting that Al is positively gleeful in this episode so far - probably because he's not at home!) Al and Naz are off to find a phone, but Lucia decides to stay so Momster won't have to be alone. After they leave, Momster throws a little shade at Lucia for acting like she cares about Marcelo after she dumped him, but Lucia plays it cool and doesn't take the bait. She leaves the waiting room and Momster rolls her eyes to the back of her head.
• Rafiella has arrived at the hospital and a nurse fills her in. She spots Naz getting off the phone with Lalo and asks him why no one filled her in!? (This is a very good question.) He reassures her that Marcelo is out of danger and explains that no one picked up the phone when Lucia called. She wants to go to Momster, but Naz realizes she needs to calm down first & offers to buy her a cup of tea. 
• Tere and Leti chat about recent events. Leti is off to go home for a change of clothes, but Rebeca stops her in order to snark that Sara couldn't have Alonso since Rebeca got him first, and she probably hasn't had any men since. Thankfully, Alonso arrives at the Gaxiola mansion of stressed out ladies to find Rebeca and Leti arguing and tells Rebeca to shut up. He tells Leti to wait for him outside and he'll give her a ride. 
• After she leaves, Alonso rips into Rebeca for picking on Leti. Rebeca asks why he is so welcoming to the daughter of the woman who wants him. And also, how's your employee? Alonso tells her Marcelo is fine and asks her what she has to say? "Absolutamente nada." Seeing the signs that Rebeca is as awful as ever, Al gives her a disgusted look and walks away.
• Lucia bumps into Magda in the hospital and catches her up on Marcelo. Magda hates that horrible things are happening lately, and mentions Ligia's murder. Lucia is shocked and starts to mention Leti's speculation about Ligia's affairs (but holds off). She does mention that Leti found out about her real dad; Magda interrupts to say she already knows that it's Ricardo. They know Leti is feeling bad, but hope she'll adjust to the news.
• The Verizon laundromat ad set to the Thrift Shop song is pretty much the worst ad ever.
• Outside the mansion, Alonso talks to Leti. He apologizes for Rebeca's behavior and encourages her to forgive Sara for not telling her sooner about Ricardo being Leti's dad, as Sara did her best and Leti is a grown woman now and can handle this news. He offers to take Leti to speak to Sara.
• Momster gets to roll her eyes again, as Rafi has joined her in the waiting room, followed by Lucia. Marcelo will be moved into his own room soon and the jockeying for who will get to visit him first begins. Momster feels it is her right and races off to the room. (I actually kind of agree with Momster.) Rafi is fine with that, they'll all get a turn, but Lucia wails that Daniela will show up soon and she'll get put back further in line. Rafi tells Lucia that Daniela has returned to Mexico City because she realized Marcelo is committed to Lucia. Lucia's face lights up.
• Brigida greets Amadiva, and she is visibly stressed. The signs are clearly there that something is not right. The police are waiting for him. They want to ask him questions about miss "Cervantes." Not knowing Ligia's last name, Brigida asks who this woman is, but Amadiva asks her to leave the room.
• Marcelo is in his new room, still zonked out from the anesthesia. Momster and the nurse get him settled. Momster asks for a sign to be placed on the door prohibiting visitors. And also please get him some water.
• After Brigida has reluctantly left, the police quiz Amadiva, who denies knowing Ligia. The police bring up the accusation that Amadiva had an affair with her, which he denies. Then they ask him for his alibi for the night of the murder, to which he provides the phony one he arranged with Ricardo, saying that he was in a bar with his friend during that time. The police want Ricardo's contact information. We see Brigida overhearing all of this and very upset. But I'm most interested in the chairs that the police are sitting in during this scene:

• Leti arrives home and has a heart-to-heart conversation with Sara, where she apologizes for being so upset and tells her mother that she respects her decisions. She also asks Sara to respect her decisions. Our girl Leti is growing up! Mom and daughter hug it out. Leti asks Sara to check on Marcelo when she gets to work.
• Ah here we go! A hand brushes over Marcelo's face. He murmurs, "Lucia"... No such luck as we see a lady bend down to give him a kiss:

• Creepy Nora is kissing sleeping Marcelo and gets promptly caught by Momster, who doesn't know her and asks who she is. Nora doesn't know Momster, so she introduces herself as Nora Gaxiola, the novia of Marcelo. Hearing that Nora is a Gaxiola is the only sign that Momster needed to see, and she is like, you're outta here!

• Momster hustles Nora out of the room, saying she's had enough of her sister, and is not going to tolerate Nora. Yay, more fuel for Nora's sister issues. Momster shoves Nora towards Lucia and Rafi, and tells Lucia to ask her sister what happened. 
• Momster returns to Marcelo and Lucia indeed grabs her sister and asks what happened. Nora doesn't want to talk and breaks free to rush out. Lucia goes after her. Rafi decides to have her visit with Marcelo, but then she sees the sign: Momster's requested "Visitors Prohibited" sign has been posted.
• Back in the hospital room, a confused, anesthetized Marcelo asks who his mom was arguing with. Momster tells him no one, she's alone, but Marcelo thought he heard voices. Momster pretends she was telling the nurse about needing the water, but Marcelo thought he heard Lucia. Momster lies that Lucia has not come to the hospital.
• Rushing out of the hospital, Lucia catches Nora outside. An argument and a slapfest ensues! Lucia wants to know what Nora was doing? Nora says, duh, kissing Marcelo in his room! Slap!

• One good slap deserves another!

• Nora states that she is going to go after Marcelo and Lucia can't stop her. Lucia tells her that her own stupidity will stop her. Nora tells her it's not stupid to go after someone you love and by the way, Lucia, you dumped him! Lucia tells her to listen to Momster and forever leave Marcelo alone. Nora says Lucia should do the same. I see the signs that this sisterly relationship is never going to be a good one.
• After the police have left, Brigida tells Amadiva that she remembers Ligia from the day she brought papers to their house. She asks Amadiva why he lied. He lies. She tells him to quit lying and accuses him of having a long-term relationship with Ligia. Amadiva tries to turn it on her and says that next she'll accuse him of killing her. Brigida only says she doesn't know what to think. Amadiva continues to deny the accusations. Brigida says he's not the man she married. We hear Rod knock on their bedroom door. Amadiva asks Brigida not to tell Rod any of it, but he comes in anyway and asks what he's not supposed to know. The parents try to spin that they were discussing Amadiva's idea for Rod and work, but Rod reiterates that he wants to do his own thing business-wise. What's more, he got a job with an insurance company and he starts Monday! That kind of shuts the parents up.
• Naz talks to Alonso and tells him that he seems tense, which of course is bad for his heart. (I hate when the signs point to Alonso's heart issues. My husband even speculated during this episode again about how all these crazy women are going to put Alonso in his grave with their antics.) Alonso confides in Naz about how his relationship with Rebeca is the pits. He doesn't want to be with her anymore. Naz asks who he does want to be with. Al says no one (yes, go with that instinct, Al) but Naz thinks Alonso likes Sara. Alonso confirms he does, but that is not why he has problems with Rebeca. Naz comments that it's easier to make hard decisions when one is motivated.
• Sara and her secretary are discussing work when Rebeca comes in for an unscheduled appointment. Actually, Rebeca comes in ready for battle and asks Sara if she wants to do it there in front of the secretary or in a private office? A private office it is, and they go in. Rebeca tells Sara that Rebeca is Mrs. Gaxiola and she won't tolerate Al being with Sara. Sara tells Rebeca that she hasn't tried to be with Al, but if Al is looking to be with Sara or any other lady, it's because he's done with Rebeca, and maybe Rebeca see the sign and open up her mind and accept that. Rebeca ominously says that she'll be Mrs. Gaxiola until death, and Sara needs to accept that or face the consequences. (I'm worried the consequences will be directed on Al!) 
• Lucia and Rafi discuss Nora's history with Lucia, and how Rebeca basically trained Nora to compete with Lucia. Rafi observes that Rebeca seems to have done lots of bad things.
• Marcelo is shuffling around in bed trying to get comfortable and Momster fusses at him. He still can't believe Lucia didn't come to check on him. Momster slips and says she had seen her early in the AM. Marcelo checks her, saying that earlier Momster had said she hadn't been there. Momster is saved by the police, who have arrived to ask questions. Momster tries to shoo them away, but Marcelo wants to talk to them. He tells them what happened, but he didn't see his attacker...
• Vinicio, who is in a bar with Amadiva bragging about the clean job he did on Marcelo. He even covered his tracks by "discovering" him and bringing him to the hospital. Amadiva says he better have covered his tracks.
• Naz and Lalo are at work and Lalo is looking for something. The something is actually an excuse to visit Tere at the Gaxiola mansion of stressed-out ladies. Naz tells Lalo to just go visit her without a pretext.
• Tere asks Rebeca about Rebeca. Rebeca stressfully tells her she knows nothing. Tere scoots out of the bedroom. Rebeca mutters something about how Marcelo should have died.
• Momster wants the police to get the bad guys already. Marcelo tells her to calm down. Sara comes in the room to check on him. Is he feeling well enough to receive visitors? Because then they can take the sign down! Marcelo is feeling well enough and Sara lets in the visitors' line while Momster's eyes revisit the back of her head.
• Rafi rushes in, while Lucia comes in, but hangs in the back. Rafi is so excited to see that Marcelo is OK. Aw! Marcelo notices Lucia and asks the other ladies let him be alone with her. They do, although Momster gets in another eye-roll.
• Rafi throws a little shade at Momster about being thrown out of the room and gives her a cute face. Then she sees the sign and takes it down! 

• In Marcelo's room, Lucia approaches Marcelo gingerly. Marcelo says he is surprised to see her. Lucia says that she was afraid for him and afraid that things will be complicated. Marcelo sees the sign and says she still cares. Lucia says it means she accepts. He smiles and asks what she accepts. Lucia says, marrying you. What she wants most in the world is to marry him and be his wife. They kiss.... Aw! The engagement is on!