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Ugly Betty's mother had a heart attack.

ON THE PREVIOUS EPISODE

-What? -That's not the worst part.

The worst part is that you're going to have a heart attack

because Betty's back.

Frankenstein's monster is back in Manhattan.

Betty's here?

I know that what I did was wrong.

I just want to be free of all this responsibility.

I'm going to return everything

and then disappear.

I can't believe this.

Are you dating this bastard again

after everything he did to you?

-Don't start, Daniel. -Yes.

Yes, we're together.

Patricia, you sink lower every day.

Watch your mouth.

Who does Dopey here think he is?

The one who's saving your family's legacy.

You wouldn't even make payroll without me.

That's who I am.

Sorry for badmouthing Beatriz all night.

I just can't stand her...

or the fact you'd rather be with her than with me.

Don't worry, though. I'm starting to accept it.

And it's okay if you want to go after her.

Good night.

She's asleep.

Yes. How'd it go?

Did you meet with Roberto Mendoza?

Yes, we talked for a bit.

He wants me to go to V&M tomorrow.

What's the problem?

We can both go if it makes you feel better.

No, you stay here with Mom. I'll go with the lawyers.

If I'd been smart from the start,

I wouldn't have to be explaining myself.

You are smart, Betty.

You're also talented and a woman of integrity.

And it's because of those qualities

that you'll walk out of this with your head held high.

Everything will be all right, sweetie.

You shouldn't have talked to Romina that way, she's pregnant.

I can clear everything up.

Really?

Well, I have nowhere else to be, so I'm all ears.

Look, I gave her that poster you see in the picture.

It's a lithograph I bought in Chinatown.

She loves the original,

but not so much that she'd steal it.

All right.

I admit I might've overreacted.

I got upset, but trust me. I'm sorry.

There's no reason for you to be suspicious.

The three of us will be a family.

All three of us.

Have we ever done anything to you.

No, not that I know of.

Exactly.

You shouldn't have talked to her the way you did.

Her condition is delicate

and we need to care for her now more than ever.

I promise that starting now

my attitude will change.

Check this out.

I thought these colors would be great for the baby's room.

What do you think? Aren't they beautiful?

Oh, yes. They're divine.

You like them?

Why did he do this to me? How unfair!

How could he take his wife to that event!

Well, Patri... he got married.

When you get married, you take your spouse to everything.

You're always together. You go to dinner together...

Of course, like a trophy wife!

He used me like that too.

He used me like everyone always uses me.

I don't understand!

Does everyone think I'm stupid?

That I'm a dumb bimbo?

I swear I'm not.

I don't understand why...

why everyone thinks I'm worthless,

that I have no class.

Waiter!

Waiter, I'm hungry! I want to order.

Shh... wait a sec.

Why do bad things always happen to me?

Patri, it all depends on how you see things.

I was reading a book on Kabbalah

and it said that crises are opportunities

to reinvent oneself.

It's true.

Look, life is like work.

Every change has its benefits,

but it all depends on how you see things and do things.

Do you get it?

I think so.

Can you bring me some fried chicken?

And roasted too.

And that marinated one. It's so good.

Also, rice, beans, and all the salsas you have.

And avocado as well.

It's good to see you.

Long time, no see.

Patri.

Huh?

When you're hungry, you're really hungry.

I don't want you to be sad anymore.

I can't stop!

Eating is the only thing that makes me feel better.

Why does everything always happen to me?

Where is the man of my dreams?

Waiter!

Can you make that order to go?

I want to stuff my face in my apartment, alone.

It's not you. It's not personal.

I'm just depressed.

It's okay. Don't worry.

Thanks.

Let's see...

Come here, sweetheart. It's great to have you here.

-Look... -Yes...

So you're... Tica.

What?

Tica, Ticos, it's what people call Costa Ricans.

But I'm as Mexican as my uncle Charly.

Huh?

Your uncle?

Is she...?

Yes, that's her.

Oh, Sofia!

We finally meet!

My uncle Charly has told me all about you,

but I hadn't had the chance to meet you.

I have a baby and you know how busy they keep you.

However, my husband's watching him today

so I can organize his baptism.

Let me bring you the check.

Uncle Charly's the godfather.

He's helping us with some money so we can buy beer

and have a barbecue, something simple.

Here you go.

Oh, uncle! You're amazing!

Thanks!

This'll cover the whole party

and I can even get an outfit!

Anything for my beautiful niece and godson.

Anything for my favorite uncle...

Well, my only uncle.

Sofia, we'll be expecting you. You have to come.

See you, uncle.

So... she's your niece.

That's what you call your siblings' kids.

She's my sister's daughter and she was born in Tepito,

in Mexico City, Mexico.

You know, below the US, where we eat meat pies, mole, and tacos.

Of course, you chose to believe Efrain and that nosy Bertha.

I...

Did you talk to Efrain and tell him about us?

Huh?

Did you tell Efrain about us?

No, but...

Look, I don't want to talk with you.

I'm leaving. Remember to lock the door.

Good morning.

Stay there.

I'll make you some coffee.

I'll be right back.

All right, man. That's enough.

You're all stiff. Go home.

You're in no shape to work.

How will I justify my absence?

Am I supposed to tell them that two wrestlers kicked my butt?

That they did the backbreaker, the corkscrew,

and nearly broke my arms.

Well, you'd be telling the truth.

That's what happened.

Bro, help me out, man.

I'll make it up to you.

Someone's coming.

Yeah.

Sandra, I'm glad you're here. We need to talk.

Make me!

Damn! This door's heavier than I am.

Welcome.

How are you doing?

What's up with this clown? You sad excuse for a man!

So now they're all mad at me for wanting my baby?

No, bro, I'm with you on this.

I believe in your cause and your reasons.

You know, but that's not the worst part.

What is?

The worst part is that...

My lower back is itchy.

So?

No, man. That's intimate.

Don't be crass!

-You're my buddy. -What buddy?

Come on. Look, it's down here.

No, no... Don't point at it! You pig!

Don't hit me. It hurts!

We're men and we know what we like.

We're not into each other. Come on.

Okay.

Lower, lower.

Harder.

Harder! Dig those nails in.

Oh, yeah. Like that.

How cute!

Marce, you haven't told me how things went with Armando.

I mean, you guys seemed pretty close last night.

Wait till you hear this.

He spent the night in my apartment.

Little by little, things are going back to normal.

Though I have to admit that I'm still a little worried

because Beatriz is back and...

I'm scared she could return to V&M at any time.

Here? Of course not!

I don't think she'd do something like that

after what she did.

I can ban her from coming in here.

Oh, please, Patricia!

Beatriz has lots of important unfinished business here.

Here in V&M or with Armando.

I mean, I don't think it's prudent

for them to see each other right now.

Patricia, you're supposed to calm me down.

Okay, okay.

She's only coming to talk about the company.

But what if she wants to sell it and move to the Bahamas?

Damn it, Patricia!

Marcela, we need to talk.

Alone.

You know your way out, Patricia.

Hi, Patty.

Hi.

Oh, how awful!

I'm so sorry he's your brother.

He's probably adopted.

He used to be handsome, but not anymore.

Your lines are showing.

And you're looking heavier.

Anyway.

Well, I have to get some papers from my office.

I'll be back soon to take you to the conference room, okay?

Sure, Nick. The meter's still running.

-Am I right, Frank? -That's right, Peter.

Nick, it's always running.

I'll be back.

Oh, my! So you're here.

Why are you here?

You're looking very elegant.

There's no such thing as coincidence.

We were just talking about you earlier.

-Am I right, Frank? -That's right, Peter!

No kidding? And what were you saying?

Mr. Efrain has a great case.

He could get millions from the city

thanks to that accident he had.

He'll own the Big Apple, seeds and all!

All the lawyers are talking about it.

-Isn't that right, Frank? -You know it, Peter.

That's all we talk about.

Oh, wow! Well, I don't care.

I couldn't care less.

You should care.

He'll probably buy you diamonds

the size of the fruit from the bread tree.

Right, Frank?

That's... What tree?

They're big.

Well, I bet the skanks will come running back to him

so they can wear them, but I don't care.

Am I right, skank?

Gents, shall we head to the conference room?

Of course.

Let's go, Frank. Duty calls.

Let's go, Peter. Time is money.

Let's hope it doesn't go to waste.

You're late. I was this close to leaving.

What do you have for me?

The V&M shareholders are about to find out

that you stole Hugo Lombardi's entire collection.

No, hold up.

No one knows I'm involved.

Really? I know.

So unless you give me one million dollars,

I'm going to talk.

You're crazy, deranged, maniacal.

Your plan is to blackmail me? Think about it.

If I go down, you go down with me.

I need that money to leave the city, all right?

You won't protect me. No one will protect me.

They're hot on our heels.

Who is?

I don't know their name.

I just know they're powerful and very dangerous.

And very close to the Valencias and the Mendozas.

I'll look into it.

I'll let you know as soon as I find out anything.

I'll call you, okay?

Will everything be okay?

Yes. Relax.

Are you sure?

I'm Mata, Gregorio Mata. Get out.

Right now we need to be more united as a family

than ever before.

We can't let anyone come between us.

Not one person.

-Why are you being so cautious? -Okay?

Because Roberto's only protecting his son.

The Mendozas only want to protect each other.

That's all.

Marcela, I hope you haven't changed your mind.

No, I'll be supportive of your every decision.

Are you sure?

Because I know Armando manipulates you easily,

especially when he seduces you.

He's after you because he needs you and you know why?

To turn you against me.

You don't know what you're saying.

That man almost killed you. Did you already forgive him?

You value yourself that little?

Maria Lucia, instead of enabling this madness

you should protect her.

She's your sister. That's your duty.

Daniel, it was an accident.

I wasn't going to commit suicide.

I don't want to talk about it or about Armando anymore.

My relationship with Armando is part of my private life, okay?

All right. Whatever.

But I will say this. Get ready.

Beatriz is coming to the next shareholders meeting.

She's back.

What?

I was afraid so.

You have to do something, Daniel.

-Me? -Yes.

You need to come up with a plan.

That woman should go to prison for everything she did to us.

Roberto, are you sure about your decision?

Yes.

I don't have any other choice.

I'm following your advice and my 30 years of experience.

And the shareholders know, right?

No.

Only you and I know this. Is everyone here?

Yes, all except Beatriz.

She's the most important.

We can't start without her.

Thanks for calling me beautiful, Wilson.

Uh-huh.

Hi, Giovanny.

You guys teaming up to open doors now?

Sorry, am I in your way?

No.

Oh, how nice!

I heard that you're about to win a very important case.

I'd like to get your number so I can contact you.

Got it?

Oops! No, no.

Of course.

Would you give me your... legal counseling?

With pleasure.

-Yes? -What's your case?

Don't tell me.

A huge gorilla kidnapped you

and kept you atop the Empire State Building for hours.

No, I have no Cheetas in my life.

I'm just someone who likes getting into trouble.

You're done, right?

I made it for you.

Of course.

Yes, please.

Are you here for a casting call?

I'm not a model. It's me, Betty, Aura Maria!

Betty?!

Ricardo.

Hey. Looking for someone?

Don't scare me. I could've hurt you.

We've never tried that, but I'm game.

Really?

Right now?

Yes, right now.

No, we're expected at the shareholders meeting.

Let them wait.

What are you doing?

Practicing.

What?

A preview of what we'll be doing in Europe.

In Europe?

Yes, when we go create your clothing line.

Girls! Girls, girls!

Look who's here!

I'm here to see Mr. Roberto Mendoza.

Do you have an appointment?

Yes, Mr. Mendoza is expecting me.

That voice...

Patricia, I need you to...

Are you okay? What's wrong?

Patricia!

Betty.

Yes.

Good morning, ma'am.

What are you doing here?

Mr. Roberto Mendoza asked me to come.

Are you kidding me? What happened?

You look beautiful!

Betty, I need your surgeon's number.

You look beautiful.

Bertha! I didn't have surgery.

I've missed you so much!

You look so pretty!

Oh, should I bring you coffee!

Get back to work.

-Yes. -Yes.

Marce, she spent all of V&M's money on plastic surgery.

I thought it over and you're right.

It's too risky for me to stay.

If you'd listened to me from the beginning,

we wouldn't be going through this.

But...

Let's hope it isn't too late.

When are you going back to Argentina?

We're both going. I'm not going back alone.

Listen, we can't just abandon Hugo like that...

I don't care about Hugo.

I don't care about his money or anything else!

Don't you get it?

Hey, I'm just asking you for some time.

I'll meet you there.

And I'm telling you it's not gonna happen.

What's that?

Our marriage certificate.

Come with me or I'll show it to Hugo.

Roberto, I know you asked us to be respectful,

but we've been waiting for Beatriz for over 15 minutes.

How much longer?

Good morning. Sorry for the wait.

You're blackmailing me, Romina.

No, I'm not.

It's just my patience has run out.

For two years I've had to put up with my husband

sleeping with another man!

Shut up! Shut up!

You think I won't say anything because you tell me to?

I won't keep quiet.

You promised me a life of luxury in New York

and what have you given me?

Tell me!

You're saying nothing because you gave me nothing.

You abandoned me!

Now, make your choice:

come with me or I'll show that to Hugo.

It's time Hugo found out the truth:

that you belong to me.

You're my husband and the father of my children!

Shut up!

Don't you get it, honey?

Don't you understand that I'm desperate.

I love you.

But you've obviously changed.

You want to get rid of me and stay with Hugo.

Romina... Romina.

You're wrong.

I only want to find a solution

so we can keep Hugo's money without getting caught.

All of his money.

You'd waste these two years?

Is it worth it? Tell me.

All I know is that I won't lose you.

I want you back, no matter the cost.

Think about our son and about the baby on the way.

What'll happen to them if we both go to prison?

Give me a week, just one week.

We'll empty all of Hugo's accounts.

That way we won't return to Argentina empty-handed.

Think about it.

Three days. That's all.

Why won't Betty call?

She must be in the meeting.

She'll call as soon as she's done.

Stay calm, woman. She'll call.

Getting agitated doesn't do you any good.

As if I could control my nerves.

She's with those people who hate her.

Mr. Roberto Mendoza promised to make sure she was treated

with respect, and he is a man of his word.

How come you trust that man? You've only met him once.

Besides, he's Armando Mendoza's father.

You thought he was honorable too and look what he did.

And the worst part is that that hateful Daniel Valencia

will be there too.

Oh, no.

She should've stayed in Miami where people are nice to her.

Yes, I know you're fascinated with that Hernan Cortez.

But Betty made a mistake and had to go back.

Those people need her.

I know she'll do the right thing this time.

She'll fix the mess she made. She has no choice.

My poor daughter.

-Sandrita. -Huh?

I have a question that's eating me up inside.

Yeah?

Tell me,

you've known Mr. Ricardo for a long time.

Do you know if he's ever been into someone like for real?

Yes, I met a model he hired once, and...

he really liked her, but he got over it pretty quickly.

Did you see him kissing Miss Marcela?

Shush!

Worse.

I caught him kissing her sister, Maria Lucia.

What?

-You're kidding! -Yes.

He doesn't leave one alone!

I know. It's terrible.

I feel like I should tell Miss Marcela,

but then, what if Maria Lucia doesn't know

about him and her sister?

What a mess.

Beatriz is here because I called her.

Isn't that right, Betty?

That's right.

Esteban, please help me.

All right.

I'm going to ask that you dispense with the threats

and the sarcasm.

Let's treat her with the respect she deserves.

Alright, as you know, Betty's here to hand over the company.

However, things won't be that easy.

If Betty gives us back the company at this time,

we'll run into problems with the banks.

Right, Esteban?

That's right.

The banks only trust Miss Beatriz Rincon.

She's been extremely responsible

paying off BAR's debt.

If you take control of V&M again,

the creditors will demand you pay the debt.

And we all know we don't have that kind of money.

It'd be the end of the company.

The banks would seize the company

and we'd lose everything.

This is a disaster. What can we do?

Roberto, what's your plan? I don't see a way out of this.

The smart thing is for me to step down as president

so Beatriz can take over.

This is absurd, Roberto!

We can't hand over the presidency to this woman?

She's a fraud!

Betty was my employee.

She was just following my orders.

Of course.

She did everything without expecting anything in return,

but now it turns out she owns our patrimony.

It's obvious money has changed her.

Don't you see her?

Daniel, calm down.

I'm sure for Roberto it's the sensible thing to do.

What?

If we go through with this, she'll have complete power!

Don't you understand?

I'm not a thief, and I'm not a fraud.

I won't be president of a company

where people don't trust Nicolas or me.

I'm really sorry, sir.

We'll be waiting for you outside

to sign the necessary paperwork.

-Thanks. -Let's go.

Excuse me.

Go ahead.

Roberto, we don't have to let her be president.

I have a better solution.

I can buy everyone's shares and keep the company.

I'm well within my right. Am I not, Roberto?

Oh, please! Why would we sell it to you?

You'd just dissolve the company.

But all of you sitting here would make out just fine.

Sell me the company and this problem goes away.

You all get your money and everybody's happy.

That's the best option.

Hey, let's not make a scene, Pantera.

I can barely move after what happened yesterday.

This is exactly what I wanted.

To find you alone and powerless to stop me.

Stop.

You're gonna get me in trouble with Sandra.

You're my crush.

Remember those wild nights you spent with this tigress.

Sandra's pregnant!

-What? -I'm serious.

We just haven't told anyone because it's classified.

The doctors said so. That's all.

So do me a favor and don't tell anyone.

No, but...

I guess that changes things.

And to be honest, mothers are sacred to me.

Well, see you later.

I was really impressed

when Roberto Mendoza offered me the presidency.

That man knows what he's doing.

He's smart enough to know what's in his best interest.

We could help you negotiate a succulent contract, Ms. Rincon.

You'd make a lot of money. They need you.

-Isn't that right, Frank? -Right as rain, Peter.

And for a small commission...

Or a for a fixed salary, you could hire us.

We'd be delighted. Right, Frank?

100% accurate, Peter.

Wrong, Frank, and wrong, Peter.

I want nothing to do with V&M or BAR.

It's the opportunity of a lifetime!

What's up with them?

Ma'am, think about the future.

Don't make a decision you might later regret.

Look, can you give us a second?

We need to discuss something very important.

Let's refrain from discussing this conversation

outside these four walls because people here talk.

You're excused. Thank you.

Yes, sir. Discretion is our middle name.

-Thanks. -My lips are sealed.

Sure.

Go take a walk.

Thanks.

Huh?

What if I'm making a mistake?

What if...

turning down the presidency is a mistake?

What if it makes things worse? What would you do?

Marce, what did Betty say?

What'd she do with the money?

How many years of prison is she getting?

Mariana, cancel all my appointments.

And you, Patricia, get to work!

-All of you, get back to work! -Marce!

Get back to work!

What's the matter with you?

Betty, let's analyze this.

Armando screwed up, but BAR did make money.

Your decisions yielded profits.

In my opinion, you're the perfect person

to lead both companies.

I know, but Daniel and Marcela hate me.

You saw it.

Who's going to stick their neck out for me?

What if they're only doing it to incriminate me

or pin everything on someone?

Well, they would have done that to me already.

Look, Mr. Roberto actually does want the company to succeed.

We kept things from them, but we made a lot of money.

Without us, Armando would've destroyed V&M a long time ago.

Armando's the reason I don't want to stay here.

You know what that would mean.

Well, you're not going to stay forever.

Six months is more than enough

to draft a realistic business plan.

Once you've fixed everything, we can leave.

Hey. I don't understand.

Why are you insisting we stay? Why do you want to stay?

Who? Me?

Oh... well, it'd look great on my résumé.

Also, the case is very interesting

and I like a challenge.

Plus, to be honest, I'm too healthy.

Elevated stress levels and maybe a mild heart attack

wouldn't be the worst thing to happen to me.

I'm a big boy.

No, you can't fool me.

You want to stay to stay around Patricia Fernandez.

Does she even work here?

Oh! You mean, my secretary.

No, Betty.

I'm a consummate professional.

I don't bring my personal life to work.

Betty, I'm an unemotional workhorse.

Yes, I can tell.

That's why you don't care

that I'd have see Armando every day at work even if it kills me.

That won't kill you.

The time you spent in Miami did wonders for you, right?

Besides, you promised your Dad you would fix the mess you made

when you were blinded by love.

I know.

Listen to me, Betty.

If you can get V&M back on track,

you'll have more than made up for your mistake.

What? What don't you like?

Your attitude! Look at you.

You're like a wild boar.

What am I supposed to do?

You saw how she came in. You know... like that.

Like how she came in.

What are you upset about?

That she came or that she came looking... pretty.

Oh, please! Pretty!

That loser will never be pretty.

You know what really gets me?

She walked in thinking she owns this company,

that she's all that.

That's what upsets me.

I didn't see that.

She looked tense, but well put together.

Her outfit was great too. She looked attractive.

I can tell you what you want to hear too, though.

Don't worry, Marce.

She looked terrible, uglier than ever.

Yes!

Oh, look who's here! Just who I wanted to see!

I know you're upset

because I voted to make Beatriz president,

but I had no choice.

Roberto knows what he's doing

and I'm not going against my husband or my son.

They're both wrong, Margarita.

That woman will take everything and leave.

Marcela, not even you believe that.

You need to control your emotions.

You can't show her your weakness.

Me? Weak?

-No. -No.

I can't stand her!

Every time I see her,

I just feel like grabbing her by that God-awful head of hair.

That's how you lose the game.

You can't let your temper get the better of you.

You can't do that.

You can't clear the path for her to get Armando.

Look at you!

So pretty!

Look at this!

I love it!

Look at you! Sorry, Marianita.

This is awesome, you look beautiful.

The clothes look really good on you.

Name brand?

You've got a great body, Betty.

We'd never seen it before.

Unless you lost weight.

No, I didn't.

And what happened to your hair?

How come it's so soft?

I didn't do anything. I just put it up.

Betty, honey. Your aura is shining.

Did you get a cleansing.

No.

Forget her aura. That's not what matters.

Betty, spill.

What happened to you while you were gone?

No, that's not what matters.

What matters is why left V&M

and why you came back.

Last we heard about you,

that Marcela hag threw you out like a dog.

Like a rabid dog with fleas...

What is it?

What's the...

Yes, Beatriz, tell us.

I also want to know where you've been,

what you've been up to, and how come you changed.

More importantly, I want to know why you're back.