EPISODE 76

 Sometime later, Marianna has already updated Isabella, Alejandro, and Horacio about 'her' daughter's illness. Isabella is to go to the hospital that day to see them.

Elsewhere, Aranza calls Aurelio. They are both at the university. She says that even though they can't stand Marianna, they should go and give Hector moral support. He agrees and says that they should leave, together after their last classes.

Back at the hospital,

Anna Patricia has arrived. She is comforting Hector, as Marianna sits down quietly. Just then, the doctor comes out. They all go to him and ask him how the child is. He looks at them with a serious face, pauses, and then tells them that the child's bone marrow has developed complications and cannot function adequately and she needs a transplant, from a compatible donor as soon as possible. Anna Patricia, Hector, and Marianna are equally shocked. The doctor adds that they have to do the operation as soon as possible to avoid further complications from developing.

Marianna says (to herself) that it's not like she loves the child, but she doesn't want her to die either, otherwise, that might ruin their plans and keep Hector and Adrianna together. Just then, Gina calls Hector. He checks his phone and sees that it is her. He then excuses himself and moves elsewhere to answer the call. Gina says that she feels guilty, about going to visit their father when his daughter is sick. He says that he understands her wanting to support him but he still thinks that she shouldn't come. He adds that enough people will be there.

He reminds her how excited she was about returning to visit their father. Gina says she knows but adds that they are twins and that they have always been there for each other to share both the good and bad times. Hector says that he understands, that she wants to be there for him and appreciates that, but reminds her that their father is also sick and needs attention. Gina stubbornly insists but Hector stands his ground. He then tells her that he has a sick child and asks her not to stress him more than he is already. Gina sighs and says it's fine. He says he loves her and she says she does too.

Meanwhile, Isabella has arrived. She leaves with Marianna, after barely acknowledging Anna Patricia's presence (Hector is still on phone with Gina). Anna Patricia shakes her head and says (to herself) that both Isabella and Marianna are such unbearable people. Just then Luisa calls her to ask her how the baby is. Anna Patricia updates her. She is of course saddened. She says she will update everyone else.

Meanwhile, Antonio calls Gina. He asks her if she will go to the hospital, to check up on her niece. Gina says that she won't. She says that she will stick to the original plan, and visit John alone since it was the first time in a little over a month, she was visiting him. Antonio, as always is bothered but decides to let it go.

Back at the hospital, Isabella and Marianna, are in a deserted hallway. Isabella, asks Marianna, what the doctor has told her. She tells her and then says that they are going to do a bunch of tests, and find a possible donor. She then adds they will probably start with them because they are already there. Isabella says that's fine because the child has to survive or their plans will be ruined.

Much later on, Gina goes to visit her father. He has already finished his work for the day and is in his room. He can see she is sad, and asks, her about it. She says she is fine. He gives her a look that says he doesn't believe her. Gina remembers when she and her brother were four years, and she broke something. Her father asked her who broke the flask, and she said her brother did. He didn't believe her and gave her a similar look. She smiles at the happy childhood memories (she did get punished though).

He takes her soft hands and places them into his larger rougher hands. He says that he has come to know and love both her and Hector like they were, his children. He says he could also tell Hector is also going through something, but he is just as stubborn as her and he wouldn't say anything either. Gina feels mentally weak. It has been so many years of lying, of hiding who she and her brother are, and of not being able to mourn their father openly, and now here he was, infront of her. To top it all off, the drama surrounding the children, and her niece being sick. It was all just too much. She breaks down and the tears start to flow.

Back at the hospital, Aranza, Aurelio, Adrianna, Martin, Emma, Ramon, Clara, Armando, and Luisa are already there. Hector is with Luisa, in the baby's room. It pained Hector to see his daughter, there with all the tubes in her face, fighting for her life. She is so young and so innocent. Luisa puts an arm around him, and he lays his head on her arm.

Back at the mental hospital, John hands Gina some tissue and does his best to comfort her. She wipes away the tears and apologizes for breaking down. John says that it is not a problem. He adds that he considers her a daughter and he just wants to see her happy. Gina says that a lot is happening, but she and Hector don't want to burden him, with their problems. John looks at her and says that it won't be a problem. Gina takes a deep breath and says that she will start.

Sometime later, back at the hospital, Marianna goes back to where everyone is. She folds her arms and glares at Adrianna. She walks to her and says that she (Adrianna) isn't supposed to be there. Adrianna says that it isn't the place or time for such petty arguments. She adds that her (Marianna's) daughter is sick and her health is what's important at that moment. Clara tells Marianna to stop trying to cause trouble and focus on her sick child. Marianna turns and faces her. She says that she knows her responsibilities, to her daughter and won't forget them.

She adds that it however doesn't mean she has to agree with that woman (Adrianna) being there. Adrianna rolls her eyes at her. Martin knows Marianna will cause trouble, despite the graveness of the situation at hand. He walks over to Marianna and tells her to follow him. Marianna stares at him like she is about to argue, but decides against it. She knows Martin can carry her out of the hospital. She stares at him irritatedly but follows. Isabella tries to block them. Martin pushes her aside and ignores her. Everyone else is, of course, left a little surprised.

Back at the mental hospital, John is, of course, shocked. Gina says that she knows Horacio well and has gotten to know a bit about, Alejandro and she knows that they won't be reasonable and will purposefully make everyone's lives a living hell. She adds that Isabella and Marianna aren't any more reasonable than them. John says that she and her cousin will get through this because they are strong and they have each other and the rest of their family. He then hugs her. John says that he wants to find out how Hector's daughter is doing. Gina sighs. She says to herself that her brother won't be happy if he found out that she told their father part of what's going on.

Back at the hospital. Marianna folds her, hands and, stares at Martin. She asks him why he pulled her aside. She asks him if he is bored of his boring girlfriend and has come looking for her. Martin stares at her and says that he doesn't use trash. Marianna glares at him and tries to leave but he holds her hands and tells her to stop her tantrums. Marianna asks, him what he wants. He says that he wants her to stop trying to pick fights with Adrianna, especially when her daughter is sick. He adds that this isn't the place or the time.

Meanwhile, Gina calls Hector, because John wants to talk to him. Hector sees his sister's call and asks himself what his crazy sister has done. He says that Gina is calling him and leaves to answer her.

Meanwhile, Emma recalls back to the time she saw pictures of Martin kissing Marianna, several months ago. She asks herself if anything else has happened since. She asks herself if Martin and Marianna, are attracted to each other.

Back with Martin, and Marianna, Marianna tells Martin to stop being a bossy pain and to mind his own business. He shrugs and says that someone had to take charge of the situation and anyway there was no way he was going to let her abuse his grandmother. Marianna says that he should tell that nosy old hag to mind her own business. Martin grabs her hair and makes her face him.

He tells her that his grandmother is a lady, something a trashy bimbo like her will never be. He then lets her go. Marianna glares at him and tells him that she doesn't care what he thinks of her because he is irrelevant. He ignores her, then while calling her little witch, says she should take, a few minutes to compose herself. He then turns and walks away from her. Marianna sighs and rolls her eyes at him.

Meanwhile, Gina has just told Hector that John wants to talk to him. Hector tells Gina that they will have to talk later. She rolls her eyes but agrees. She then gives her father her phone. He greets Hector and then asks him how the baby is doing. Hector can't lie about the baby's condition and tells his father that the baby is seriously sick.

Meanwhile, tests are done, on those who are there and are eligible to donate, as they begin to search for a compatible donor.

The next day, on Tuesday,

Early in the morning,

Gina decides that she is going to the hospital, whether her brother likes it or not. She has to see her niece and be there for her stubborn brother. She gets out of bed and then goes to the balcony of Antonio's room and looks out. She silently prays that nothing happens to her niece. Antonio, who is still getting ready for work, comes back into the room. He finds, her still looking out. He asks her, what she was doing. She says that she was praying for her niece. She adds that she will go and visit her later in the day. He moves ahead and hugs her, then adds that he will join them there as well.

Meanwhile, Claudia goes to Horacio's office, to look for him, so that they can talk. Luckily he isn't too busy and she finds him.

Meanwhile, the baby isn't doing much better, and the test results are back. They reveal that only Isabella's are a perfect match. Marianna is still at the hospital. Hector manages to get someone at work to cover him and was also at the hospital. He sighs when he hears the news. He says to himself that Isabella doesn't do anything out of kindness, and she will use this to her advantage.