EPISODE 89

 

Back at Hector and Marianna's house,

Marianna then moves away from Alejandro. She asks him if his wife is satisfying him properly. He doesn't answer that and instead says that he came there for one thing. He adds that they both want the same thing. Marianna said that they had a common goal that they achieved and nothing binds them anymore. Alejandro says that they both know that is a lie and kisses her.

Sometime later, Aranza and Emma arrive at Gina and Horacio's house. Horacio isn't happy to see Aranza there. He has never liked her because of her connection to Antonio. The interaction is tense and awkward. Horacio leaves, the ladies and Hannibal. They get to chatting and talking happily.

Meanwhile, Horacio tells one of his people to update him if anyone else comes in.

Elsewhere, at Clara and Ramon's house, Anna Patricia is alone, as both her parents have gone out. Helena arrives to bother her, by throwing one of her jealous fits because of Carlos. Anna Patricia tells her to leave because she is in no mood to deal with her.

On Monday morning, Gina receives a call from the doctor, at the mental hospital. He wants her, Hector, and Anna Patricia to meet to discuss John. Gina is worried about John and asks the doctor if he is okay. The doctor assures Gina that he is fine. He says that he just wants to discuss a new therapy with them before trying it out on John.

He adds that he will talk to Hector and Anna Patricia as well. Gina says that's no problem. Horacio looks at Gina. As always he had never been happy, with Gina's visiting of John. He had tried; to prevent her, but Gina was always so stubbornly adamant, saying that John was non-negotiable.

At Hector's house, he was, with his daughter, in the sitting room, before work when Marianna comes into the room. As always she is out spoiling for a fight. She asks Hector, why he has moved his things, into their daughter's room. Hector says that it isn't the place nor time to solve their problems. Marianna isn't willing to let things go. She folds her hands and continues glaring at him. She insists that they are going to discuss at that moment, whether he likes it or not.

Hector stands, carrying their daughter, and glares at her. He tells Marianna that she knows very well that their marriage is built on nothing more than lies and blackmail and it is a sham. Marianna tells him that he doesn't have to make things harder. Hector moves near her and says that she is a despicable human being. He then leaves with their daughter. Marianna tells herself that, it doesn't matter what he thinks because they will be together forever.

Meanwhile at Antonio's house,

He is dressed, and ready for the day. He sees his green perfume box. He picks it up and turns it around in his hand. He then has flashbacks of Gina, from their first kiss, the time he asked her to be his girlfriend, the first time they made love, and much more. He tells himself that, he will never be able to look at something so richly green and not remember her. He adds that he will always love her. Just then as if conjured up by the devil, Isabella comes into the room.

She is furious when she sees him looking at the perfume box because she knows that he is thinking of Gina. She grabs it and throws it on the floor. Antonio tells her that she is completely crazy. Isabella asks him how he expects her to react when he is still obsessed with 'that village girl'. Antonio doesn't even bother to deny anything. He tells Isabella that, she knows that he loves Gina, and that hasn't changed.

Later at the office, Adrianna is about to climb into a lift, to go two floors up, when she sees Hector in it. They look at each other, for a few seconds. Adrianna then enters. Hector greets her, and she returns his handshake awkwardly. Adrianna feels very awkward and uncomfortable. Hector gets more handsome by the day. She wants nothing more than for the uncomfortable ride to end. Hector isn't any more comfortable.

Adrianna is just as attractive then as she was, on the first day he saw her. He wants nothing more than to kiss her. They reach the floor they are both going, but unfortunately the lift jams and refuses to work. Hector tries and tries to open it but nothing happens. Adrianna panics and begins to shake. Hector looks at her and then hugs her. He comforts her and tells her that everything will be okay. She sobs and leans into his shoulder.

Meanwhile, Carlos and Helena are in Carlos' office. He tells her that now that Aranza is done with her studies, she is going to be a problem because she will want to take up her role. Helena says that Aranza is young and inexperienced, and cannot handle the company. Carlos says that she has Antonio around her, and he is very protective of her and very sharp as well. Helena tells him that Antonio is his son, and he should handle him.

Back at the lift,

Adrianna pulls away from Hector and says she is sorry for making a fool of herself. She continues and says that she has a fear of enclosed spaces. Hector smiles at her and says that he remembers that she is claustrophobic. He then gently strokes her face with one finger, as they look at each other.

Elsewhere at the company,

Gina, Emma, and Aranza are at the cafeteria, having tea. They are chatting away happily when Aurelio calls Aranza. She asks him if he is okay. He says he is. He asks, her where she is. She says that she is at the cafeteria with Gina and Emma. She asks him if there is a reason he is asking. He says that a lift malfunctioned and got stuck and there could be people in it, and he wanted to be sure, she wasn't in there. Aranza asks him if he is alone. He says that he is with Martin and Antonio. He then asks her if she knows where Hector and Adrianna are. Aranza says that she doesn't.

Back at the lift,

Hector and Adrianna kiss for some time, before she pulls away, and says that it isn't a good idea. She then increases the distance between them and stands as far away from him as she can. Hector tries to touch her but she glares at him.

Meanwhile, Emma and Gina look at Aranza curiously. Emma asks her what's going on. Aranza tells them that a lift, malfunctioned, and Aurelio wanted to know if she was in it. She adds that he is with Martin and Antonio. Gina is afraid. Aranza asks her if she is okay. Gina says that if the three of them are there and Antonio and Martin are with Aurelio, then there is a chance Hector or Adrianna is in the lift. Gina stands and takes a deep breath. She then (to herself) says that if anything happened to her brother, she would never be able to bear it.

Meanwhile, Carlos and Helena, are still in his office,

Carlos puts his phone down. Helena asks him who that was. He says that it was one of the supervisors, telling them that, a lift got stuck. Helena asks him if there were people in it. He says that they do not know that yet. He adds that it is being dealt with quickly, in case there are people and it becomes complicated.

Back at the lift,

Hector is trying, to get Adrianna, who has a hand on her forehead, to calm down. Her panicking will not help the situation. He tells her to take a deep breath and relax. Adrianna says that she cannot relax. She then asks (rhetorically) what Alejandro will think of this. She continues and says that he will think that she did it on purpose.

Hector clenches his hand, as he does whenever he thinks of Alejandro. He moves closer, to Adrianna and puts a finger, under her chin, and she looks at him. He tells her that it isn't the time to think about what Alejandro will think. He adds that they should be more concerned about staying calm until they are rescued. Adrianna calms down a little bit.

Meanwhile in Alejandro's office,

He like everyone else has by now heard about the lift that got stuck. He calls Adrianna. Her phone goes unanswered. He gets worried. What if she is in there? He picks up the phone to make a call.

Back at the lift, Adrianna gets her phone and frowns. She has missed calls from Alejandro and Antonio. She cannot answer Alejandro's call with Hector in the room because it would be too awkward. She calls back Antonio. He asks her if she is fine and she says she is. Antonio tells her not to worry because the problem will be fixed as soon as possible. He then asks her if she is alone. Adrianna says she is with Hector.

Shortly after,

Like everyone else, Marianna and Isabella had also heard. Marianna tries to call Hector, but he doesn't pick up. She calls again and he looks at his phone and cuts it. Adrianna tells him to pick up, and he says it's not an important call, and that it's something he can reply to later. Adrianna tells herself that she knows that it is Marianna. The thought of Hector being with that snake, Marianna pained her too much, because despite her best effort not to, she still loved Hector. She watches him remain calm and composed.

Back at the Mental hospital,

John has taken a break and he was in his room. He has another flashback, in which, he is in an open ground with two small children, (both about 5 years old), a boy in his blue bicycle and a girl in her pink bicycle. He says (out loud) that he finds it frustrating, that he still can't remember who he is, or who the children were.

Meanwhile, the lift has finally been repaired. Alejandro gives Hector scathing looks as he and Adrianna leave the lift. Hector ignores him and looks sideways.

Meanwhile back at Carlos office,

They have just been told what happened in the lift. Helena says that she isn't surprised that Hector is involved because he and his cousin are nothing but trouble makers. She adds that he is there to cause trouble for Adrianna and Alejandro. Carlos asks her what she will do. Helena says that she won't get involved because it doesn't involve them.

A little while later,

Hector and Gina are in the garden. Hector, tells her that Alejandro is crazy and that he would never put Adrianna in danger. He adds that he doesn't understand how the lifts work anyway. Gina looks around and then puts an arm around her brother. She tells him she believes him. She says that she knows that he would not put anyone's life in danger. She then says that she knows his faults and strengths, and recklessness isn't one of them.

Hector smiles and rubs, her head. He then calls Gina his know-it-all baby sister. Gina pouts and tells him that, one he shouldn't call her baby sister, because he is only five minutes older than her, and two she isn't a know it all, because she happens to be the smarter sibling. Hector shakes his head and says her being smarter than him is debatable.

Meanwhile, Antonio is on his way to the lift, when he receives a call. He frowns. It is the last person he wants to hear from, his grandmother, Claudia. He knows that he cannot ignore her. His grandmother while not as evil as his father and grandfather has her own brand of crazy. The woman had a special way of getting on his nerves. He frowns again but picks it up.

Meanwhile, Aranza also receives a call. Her mother wants her to come to her office. Aranza frowns as well but says she will come.

Back with Antonio,

He has managed to get himself a private space. His grandmother wants to come and visit him on Saturday. Antonio says that it will be hard because he has plans with Aurelio that day. On hearing Aurelio's name, Claudia frowns. She then asks, him why he wants to hang around with 'that woman's brat. Antonio runs his hand through his hair. Doesn't his grandmother, ever get tired of all of that? Antonio tells her that Aurelio is his cousin, and he won't stop being close to him because, she is stubborn, stuck up, and prejudiced. Claudia lets out a gasp.

Meanwhile,

Aranza is in her mother's office.

She has sat down, and folded her arms, as she stares at her mother. Aranza then tells her mother to get to the point, because, she is busy. Helena looks at her daughter. Aranza was an almost spitting image of her in her early twenties but character-wise, she took after her father. Helena tells her that they should discuss, what happens now that she has finished university. Aranza doesn't say anything and lets her mother continue.

Back with Antonio,

He tells his grandmother that she can come and visit his son whenever she likes, but he is busy. Claudia reproaches him about ignoring his true family. Antonio tells her to stop being melodramatic. He says that he is simply enjoying what he didn't have growing up, having a brother or male cousin. Claudia complains some more, and Antonio tells her that unless she has something else to say, he is already drained from talking to her.

Back at Helena's office,

Helena continues speaking and says that she (Aranza) will be put as part of the executive board of directors. Aranza says that she doesn't only want to be an overseer but she also wants to understand how the company works as well.

Later that evening,

Anna Patricia, Aranza, Hector, and Gina are at the mental hospital. Anna Patricia and Hector are visiting John while Gina and Aranza are in the doctor's office. Aranza is worried and asks the doctor if John is okay. He tells them that John is fine. He adds that in the course of doing the regular tests they have been doing on John they have decided to modify his treatment. Gina asks him what he means.

The doctor says that in addition to the regular treatment, they will use shock therapy to trigger memories of his earlier life and the accident. Aranza asks what the risks of him worsening and becoming mentally unstable again are. The doctor tells them that risks will always be there, but John is very healthy both physically and mentally. He adds that they have waited for more than two years, to ensure that he is in the best state possible.

The doctor adds that staying in the current limbo state he is in isn't good for him in the long run because he will get frustrated and depressed over his amnesia which isn't good for his mental health. Gina and Aranza are scared but want what's best for their father. As he often does, the doctor asks himself why they care for the patient (John) so much.