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RICH IN LOVE
You know what?
You're thinking about that girl.
You are.
I can tell because you're distracted.
Yeah, to be honest, I am thinking about her a bit.
But I'm actually also asking myself how many spiders
fit in a shoe or why birds chirp when they're sick.
You know what birds say when it's hot?
-No. -I don't either.
I'm a mathematician and a philosopher.
I'm easily distracted by anything.
Well, I can help you whenever you want.
I'm good at calculus.
-Really? -Yes.
Are you like a genius or something?
No.
I've just failed so many times I know every answer by heart.
-It's automatic, right? -Yeah.
Well, maybe I'll ask for help one of these days.
Anytime.
Alejandra.
That's great.
I'm Vicente, nice to meet you.
Yes, I know.
Maria Jose, you should've told me!
I've already asked my mother to get in touch with her contacts
so we could get married as soon as possible.
What your father wants is understandable,
but we'd already decided that he wasn't going to be there.
-It's not fair. -I know, baby boo.hE
I know and you have no idea how grateful I am to your mother
for everything she's done,
but things changed.
Right, again!
Look, my dad is here! He's in prison, but he's here.
I think it's important he be at the wedding.
Besides, I don't think we'll have to wait that long.
Sorry, but we don't exactly know that, Maria Jose.
God willing, your father won't be in prison for long,
but if that's not the case, you've got to live your life!
I can't live my life as if nothing had happened.
He's my father! I have to think of him.
Yes, but you also have to think about you and me, about us!
Your father's in prison, but that's not your fault!
Sorry, but he's being selfish.
You know, my patience has run out.
Do you realize how many times you've asked me
to push back the wedding?
It's not fair!
I've put up with everything.
I even forgave you for cheating on me.
It might surprise you, but even I have my limits!
Excuse me, but that's got nothing to do with this!
-You're mixing things up! -I'm not mixing up anything.
No, tell me something.
How does our getting married affect your family?
How?
You know what else bothers me?
You're living next door to Vicente.
Baby boo, he's my father, okay?
Yes, and I'm your ancé, okay?
You're not being fair with me, Maria Jose!
I'm not asking you to move to China or to marry me
in a lavish ceremony with millions of guests!
I just want us to be together!
I want us to live together and be there for each other.
Is that too much to ask? Is it that difficult?
I can see smoke coming out of your head
from all that thinking and studying.
Sure, make fun of me.
Did you take Accounting in college?
No, I might be a nerd, but numbers aren't my thing.
Ask me about cells, neurons, mitochondria, anatomy...
Alright, you're going to confuse me.
I should get back to this.
Don't worry. You're going to be fine.
Coming!
Ponchito, how are you?
I'm good.
Come on in.
Chente, looks like you've got help.
What's up, Poncho? What's going on?
Hey, I told you I couldn't go to the salsa club in a while.
Yeah, I know.
You were pretty clear last time.
Don't worry. I won't beg again.
Looks like he came to gi you Accounting classes.
What's with the books, Poncho?
What's this?
Has the study bug been biting people at the Market?
Something like that.
To be honest, I'm not here to see you, buddy.
I came to see your sis.
Me?
Why?
Look... here, sit.
I want...
I need to ask you a few questions
because I know that you're the brains of the Gallardo family.
Good thinking,
but I'm guessing there's a hidden motive
behind your compliment.
What do you want, Poncho?
We...
I want... something like advice.
Advice?
Yes, but remember I'm kind of broke
so it'll be like a friendly favor.
Of course, but what is it?
Look, I just want to talk about leadership, strategy,
about influencing the masses.
I want to be a winner.
You have no idea how uncomfortable it was.
Rafael's disgusting.
I'm going to kick his ass.
No, Manuel, calm down.
What I'm going through is enough.
I feel like I'm betwn the Devil and the deep blue sea.
I don't know what I'm going to do.
The shameless bastard told me he was indispensab.
Idiot.
Who does he think he is putting my little lobster
between the Devil and the deep blue sea?
Besides, that's not true.
What am I supposed to do, Manuel?
Talk to your children's father.
Tell him what his buddy's been trying to do.
No...
That bastard's trying to blackmail you.
You've got to stop him.
-No, Manuel, I can't do it. -You have to, Chivis.
If I do that, my husband won't have a lawyer.
Unfortunately, I can't pay for another lawyer.
I don't know what kinds of agreements
Antonio Jose and Rafael have.
I can't get between them. I don't know.
So he won't have a lawyer, so what?
Let him rot in prison. He deserves it.
He literally came back to keep conning people.
I know, Manuel, but he's the father of my children.
How can I leave him without a lawyer?
He's brought you nothing but trouble.
I don't have a way out.
You have a way out and I think it's actually the only way.
Talk to your children's father...
and tell him you fell in love with someone else.
No one will be able to blackmail you after that.
RICH IN LOVE