EPISODE 78

 

Later that night, at Antonio's house,

He finds Gina wiping away tears, at the balcony. Antonio approaches her. She stands up, and, says that she has to go and check up on the baby. Antonio says that he already did and he is sleeping. She says that she'll go to the room. Antonio says that they need to talk. He strokes one side of her wet face and asks her what happened that day.

Meanwhile at Hector's house,

Hector says that they need to continue talking about, Alejandro's threat to take away the baby. Adrianna says that there isn't much they can do, because she is sure that Alejandro can count on the support of Helena, Carlos, and probably even Juan Patricio and Claudia. Hector says to himself that the only way to avoid this would put, their father in danger because he is still recovering.

Back at Antonio's house,

Gina has just told Antonio about Horacio's threats and he is angry. Gina says that they can't count on his grandparents for support because they could even be behind this. Antonio knows that she is right. What can they do? He loves Gina so much, and the thought of losing her hurts him. She lays her head on his shoulder.

On Wednesday,

Hector leaves early and Adrianna is alone. She hears a knock on the door and goes to open it, thinking that Hector forgot something. To her shock it is Isabella. Without waiting to be welcomed, Isabella gets in. Adrianna takes a deep breath and closes the door. She knows that the conversation she is about to have with Isabella won't be pleasant.

Meanwhile, at Antonio's house,

There is a knock on the door. The house help opens it. A man in a suit is standing there. He says that he would like to see the lady of the house, Miss Gina Ortiz. He adds that he is a lawyer, and he was sent to talk about important legal matters with her. He then shows her his card. She looks it over, then agrees to let him in. She adds that she will go and get Gina. He thanks her and gets in.

Back at Hector's house,

Adrianna tells Isabella to get to the point. Isabella stares back with pure malice. She adds that she will be the one, calling the shots and tells Adrianna to not feel too high and mighty. Adrianna rolls her eyes and tells Isabella to get to the point because they don't like each other and she is wasting her time. Isabella ignores her and says that she is sure that she (Adrianna) like everyone else has heard that she (Isabella) is the only person who can save Marianna's daughter. Isabella then adds that she came to negotiate. Adrianna tells herself that she doesn't like the sound of that, then asks Isabella, what she means.

Back at Antonio's house,

Gina is in the living room with the lawyer. She folds her arms and asks him the real reason he came. He says that he is Horacio's lawyer and that Horacio sent him to discuss their son's custody. Gina stares at the lawyer, her face full of alarm. She asks him what he is talking about and what he means when he says that Horacio wants to discuss her child's custody.

The lawyer answers her and says that Horacio sent him because he wants to get full custody of their child since she isn't a good mother. Gina is shocked. Horacio wants to take away her son. She asks him on what grounds Horacio is filing those claims. The lawyer replies, that Horacio is arguing that she wants to keep his son away from him and that he doesn't trust that growing up with Antonio is good for him. Gina is shocked. The nerve Horacio has, after what he did to her!

Back at Hector's house,

Isabella says, that she will help the baby, but it will cost something. Adrianna says that she isn't shocked. Isabella glares at her then says that she will help the baby on the condition that she (Adrianna) breaks up with Hector. Adrianna is shocked. Even for Isabella, this is low. She asks Isabella how she can play around with an innocent child's life. Isabella shrugs and says that she won't be doing a thing because it is her (Adrianna) who decides whether the child lives or dies. Adrianna wants to cry but tells herself that she won't cry, in front of the snake.

She says that it's a pity that such a beautiful and innocent child is surrounded by such vicious and heartless people, and has a cruel heartless mother. Isabella tells her to stop being melodramatic and asks her what her decision will be. Adrianna asks Isabella how she can play around with Diana's life and Marianna is her friend. She then seems to think about it and says that maybe it is all part of a plan they came up with. Isabella ignores her and says that they could keep on talking and talking but the child's life is at risk, and time is passing. Adrianna says what can be expected when the two of them got pregnant, to use the children as pawns.

Back at the hospital, Marianna is at the ward with the baby. She looks at the child and remembers her conversation with Isabella about, using the child to break up Hector and Adrianna. She says to herself, that it's not personal while looking at the baby.

Back at Antonio's house,

Gina says that she wants nothing from Horacio, after everything he did to her. The lawyer adds that Horacio does not believe the environment she is providing for their son is the best for him. Gina defensively says that she is perfectly capable of raising her son, and she does not need Horacio. She adds that he can tell Horacio that she isn't interested in any kind of negotiations or contact with him.

Back at Hector's house,

Isabella stands up and goes near Adrianna. She tells her to listen because she won't waste her whole day, sweet-talking her. She states to Adrianna what will happen. Isabella makes it clear that if Adrianna doesn't break up with Hector, she will have a dead child on her conscience. She continues her threats and says that their meeting should remain a secret.

Isabella also adds that a lawyer will come because Alejandro is to discuss their daughter's custody with her. Isabella continues and adds that Adrianna can use the custody issue or whatever else she wants as a cover, just as long as the deal remains secret. Adrianna cannot believe what just happened. She had everything. She was happy with Hector and their daughter and then their world comes crashing down.

Later that day,

Martin and Emma, are the children's playground at the hospital. Emma tells Martin that there's something, she needs to ask him. He asks her what it is. She continues and asks him what happened when he went off with Marianna, the other day. Martin replies and says that nothing happened. He adds that he knew Marianna was crazy and would cause a scuffle. Emma looks at him suspiciously. He puts, one hand on her cheek. He adds that he didn't want Marianna insulting his grandmother. Emma says that she doesn't mean to be so insecure but she sometimes feels like he is attracted to Marianna. Martin assures her that he isn't.

Later that night,

Adrianna, sits quietly, remembering Isabella's threats. Hector notices this and asks her about it. She doesn't answer him but instead wakes up to go to the bedroom. Hector, however, goes in front of her. He holds up her face so that she looks up at him. He again asks her what's wrong. She says that she thinks that they should break up. He looks up at her, shocked. She creates distance between them. He says that he knows that what happened with Alejandro and Marianna created complications for them but they can work through it.

Adrianna says that what they had was nice while it lasted, but they have to wake up because they can't ignore the realities surrounding them. She insists that what is best for everyone is if they break up. Hector asks her, in whose interests it is. He then asks her if Alejandro threatened her. Adrianna doesn't say anything. Hector asks her not to leave him when he needs her most. Adrianna says that she has been thinking about it since they found out about the children. Hector tries to touch her face but Adrianna recoils. She adds that she should move out as soon as possible. Hector tries to get her to reconsider but she is adamant, that they should break up.

Meanwhile later at Antonio's house,

Gina is still awake. Antonio is blissfully sleeping. She watches him then thinks about, the visit from Horacio's lawyer. She says to herself that she is at a crossroads because there are only two ways she can avoid Horacio taking away her son, one involves revealing who she and her brother are, which would put her father's life in danger and the other involves giving up Antonio. She kisses him then turns to the other side as tears start to flow.

The next day, on Thursday,

At Montes De Alba Inc.,

Hector, is back to work. He doesn't really feel like himself or like being there. He still remembers the fact that Adrianna wants to break up with him and that his daughter is still critically ill. How could his life get any worse?

Meanwhile, Adrianna is still at the house, when she hears a knock on the door. She says to herself that she hopes it isn't Isabella. She opens the door and it is her aunt, Helena. Adrianna doesn't greet her but stands aside to let her in.

At Antonio's house,

Gina is returning to the house, after walking around. Spending most of the time since her son was born in the house, was driving her crazy. She was walking down a deserted hallway back towards Antonio's house, when she hears, someone behind her. Curiously she turns. It is one of the last people she wants to see, Horacio. Gina asks him what he wants. Horacio says that they need to talk about their son. Gina rolls her eyes and tries to walk past him. He, however, grabs her hand and says that they have to talk in private unless she'd rather cause a scandal.

Back at Hector's house,

Adrianna looks at her aunt straight in the eye and asks her why she is there. Helena says that they need to talk about her daughter. Adrianna says that her daughter is none of her business. Helena, says that she is because they are family. Adrianna looks at her aunt with disgust and tells her to get to the point. Helena says that she has heard about her daughter being Alejandro's child and not Hector's. Adrianna says she is sure that, Alejandro, was only too glad, to go around opening his mouth.

Helena says that, given what has happened, she should break up with Hector, and marry Alejandro. Adrianna looks at her aunt like she is crazy. She says that she will never marry him, after what he did to her. Helena continues and says that she should let Hector and Marianna take care of their daughter together. Adrianna says that breaking up with Hector is one thing but marrying Alejandro is another thing and is completely out of the question.