EPISODE 47

 

Back with Isabella and company, 

Horacio points out that, that is a game of chance because, for example, Isabella might have a daughter, and Gina a son, and unless the switch is done before the genders of the children are announced, their opportunity is lost. Alejandro and Marianna agree. Isabella smiles and says they should leave that to her. She says that regardless of the gender they can switch. She adds that it's not like there haven't been cases where people were told they were having either a girl or boy then they have the other. 

 

Everyone looks at her like she is completely nuts and Marianna reminds her that the conception dates are different. Isabella tells them that for the moment, there is not much they can do. She tells Alejandro, to take charge, of monitoring Gina and Adrianna's hospital visits, because they have to find out any bit of information, they can use to their advantage. Alejandro looks at her like she is mad. She asks him if it will be a problem. Alejandro says it won't. Marianna says that she still can't believe, they are going to switch the children. 

 

Isabella tells her to stop being so melodramatic and adds that she should not get attached to her child, because the children they are carrying are nothing more than a means to an end, and are pawns, in a power game.

She adds that they can play around with the dates and induce or delay labor. Marianna asks her, how she can talk about a child so callously, especially her own child. Isabella rolls her eyes and tells Marianna that she is too melodramatic and sentimental. She reminds them that they got pregnant for a reason and that they should be practical.

 

On Wednesday the next week.

Early that morning, Antonio receives a call. He is drinking a glass of juice, in the kitchen of the Montes De Alba Mansion. He sees it is his grandmother and frowns, but picks it up. She greets him then asks him why he did not tell her about Gina's pregnancy. Antonio says he had planned with Gina to tell her during the next weekend. Claudia says that she can see that Gina is turning him (Antonio) against her. Antonio tells her that she is being dramatic and that no one is turning him against her. He adds that they learned about the pregnancy on Saturday, and they wanted to absorb everything before they told anyone. Claudia scoffs then asks her if Gina's family already knows. Antonio pauses then says yes. Claudia seizes the moment and pounces.

 

She asks him, why, he told Gina's family, but not his own. Antonio runs his hand through his hair, something he only does when scared or confused. How does he get out of this one? How does his grandmother, always manage to corner and outsmart him? Antonio says that it was his decision, to wait until the weekend, not Gina's. Claudia says she knows he is lying to defend that woman (Gina). There is a long pause on the phone, as Antonio sorts his mind for a reply. Claudia calls him out by his full name, Antonio Miguel Diaz, something she only does, when annoyed with him, even as a child.

 

Antonio's mind goes through flashbacks, of when he was young, and his grandmother was going to scold him. She coughs and brings him back to the present. Antonio says that things like that are planned, and he couldn't just tell her on the phone. Claudia says that she would like them to meet alone. Antonio says that they will meet on Friday evening. Claudia says that it is fine with her. Antonio asks her if she learnt about Gina's pregnancy from Isabella. Claudia toys with the idea of not answering him but changes her mind. She instead asks him, what he plans to do about Isabella. Antonio folds his hand and says he would never, abandon his child but he has no plans of marrying Isabella.

 

Later that day, Hector, is at the office garden, out in the large open of it (the only place there to have a secret\private conversation) as you can see anyone approaching, and they cannot sneak up on you), when he sees Gina approaching. She asks him if he is okay, and he says he is. Gina looks at him skeptically. She reminds him that they are twins and she can tell when something is bothering him. He says he is fine, but, he was just thinking about everything that has happened to them in the past, and how unfair life has been to both of them, and how unfair it is for Helena and Carlos to be enjoying what is rightfully theirs, their father's and their sister's.

 

Gina says that it hurts her too as well, as she places a hand on his shoulder. He tells her he was thinking about it because, Helena will be celebrating her forty-third birthday, in two weeks, and it angers him, that someone so evil, continues to prosper. He says he wishes they could do something about it like maybe play a prank on Helena to rattle her up a bit. Gina smiles at her brother. He looks at her skeptically and asks her what she is upto. She says she has just thought of a plan, to rattle up Helena a little bit. Hector tells her, he is listening. Gina suggests that they should send her a birthday card as their real selves.

 

Hector, looks at his sister like she is crazy and says that such a plan is crazy, and dangerous, as it could expose them. Gina rolls her eyes and says that they are not stupid, and they will take caution, such as, creating a fake email account, going to another place, and being under disguise. Hector says it is still a crazy idea. Gina folds her hands and tells him that, as crazy as the idea is, he wants to do it because he suggested playing a prank. Hector denies her claim and says he was thinking aloud. Gina says she knows him too well, and she can tell he is lying. He says the logistics of carrying out the plan, while reducing the risks of them being caught or creating any suspicion, is going to be difficult.

 

He reminds them that they are both dating very intelligent people.

Gina says that she knows that but they can carry this plan out successfully if they work together. Gina says that being the more creative, twin she will design and create the card, and he will take care of the logistics of making sure the plan succeeds. Hector says her being the more creative twin is debatable, but he is all up for the idea. Gina holds out her hand and asks Hector (calling him big brother) if they have a deal. Hector agrees.

 

Later, that night, Anna Patricia is surprised to see her brother at their parents' house. He says he wants to talk to her about something important. He asks her where their parents are. Anna Patricia says that they are having dinner at a friend's house. She asks him what he wants to talk to her about. He says he is uncomfortable with whatever crazy plots she is getting up to with their mother. Anna Patricia says that she has no idea what he is talking about. He says he does not like the idea of her getting close to John, because of the complications that may bring. He reminds her that none of them know where John came from or who his family is.

 

Armando further adds that John might or might not recover, and if he does, an unknown family situation awaits him. Armando says he does not want her to get mixed up in any of that. Anna Patricia says that he is being very dramatic. She says that while she cannot speak for their mother, because she has no idea what their mother is up to, she has no romantic intentions towards John. Armando looks at her skeptically. He reminds her that John has been locked up for very many years without female company, and she (calls her my little sister) is a very beautiful woman. He adds that John is likely to develop feelings for her if he hasn't done so already.

 

He then asks her what if John has an evil wife and unbearable children. Anna Patricia tells him that he needs to relax because he is reading too much into things. She says he sounds like Martin, Aurelio, Hector, Gina, and their father. Armando asks her if she doesn't find it weird that their mother is the only one who isn't in the least bit worried about what a relationship with John would mean for her. Anna Patricia says that it is likely their mother is up to something, but it won't work because she has given up on being in a relationship or finding love. Armando comes and hugs his sister, to comfort her, as he has done for over forty years.

 

There are then flashbacks of them over the years, in some, they are fighting and arguing and in others, they are laughing, yet in others, he is comforting her. In one particular flashback, she has hurt herself playing as a child, and he is helping her up and comforting her.

 

Meanwhile, back at the mental institution:

John gets a flashback, in which there is the same young man from his earlier flashbacks but with a young heavily pregnant woman. He then sees Anna Patricia and says my beautiful Anna.

 

Meanwhile, Gina and Emma are in Gina's house. On top of everything else going on, the guilt of not being able to tell her best friend her biggest secret is killing her. Emma asks her if she is okay. Gina smiles and says she is and Emma looks at her skeptically. Gina insists she is fine.

 

Meanwhile, Hector and Martin are at a bar, not far from where Martin lives. Martin asks him what he thinks about telling Emma the truth about who he (Hector) and his sister really are. Hector says Emma is a good person, and they can trust her but they can't tell anyone else yet. He adds that as much as keeping the secret of their identity is a big burden it is not yet time to reveal his and his sister's identities.

 

Two weeks and some days, pass. Gina is to go to a cyber in town not too far from the mental hospital to work on Helena's birthday card, on Wednesday and Thursday. When only Anna Patricia and Hector go to visit him on Wednesday, John is worried about Gina and asks about her. He asks if she is okay, and Anna Patricia and Hector assure him that she is. Hector says she just had a few errands to run. Helena's birthday is that coming Saturday.

 

Meanwhile, Aranza and Aurelio are at the park strolling, on Wednesday evening. He asks her if she is going to her mother's birthday. Aranza says she has no reason to attend the party, of someone who is supposed to love her but has never loved her. She is sad and misty-eyed and on the verge of tears. Aurelio puts his arms around her and hugs her.