Wed, Oct 24, 2001
It's a busy day on the marital front. Esteban, a young, attractive engineer has to help his workers when a fire spreads out and in the mean time prepares for his wedding to Isabel, the daughter of his associate - Cristóbal. María de la Luz, a lonely mother also prepares for her wedding to Alejandro, who gets a job in Esteban's company. Meanwhile the Olivares household mourns the anniversary of the death of Camila and Juan Manuel's daughter.
Thu, Oct 25, 2001
María de la Luz can't stop the flashback of Esteban and his new wife, which doesn't go unnoticed to her husband Alejandro. Mercedes and her daughter Mariana move in a new flat with the help of their new neighbor - Juan Carlos. Camila turns up at Esteban's wedding and takes photos with the groom, who obviously can't remember her. Cristóbal wants to move forward with the oil deal but the strike has him worried. Rosaura is baffled to bump into Fernando at the wedding party.
Fri, Oct 26, 2001
María de la Luz declines to be intimate with Alejandro, which drives him into the arms of another woman. Isabel constantly asks Esteban to swear he'll never leave her and her insecurity annoys him that much as he goes exploring the city on his own. Consuelo ensures Camila that the secret she carries will never come to light. Rosaura is worried about seeing María de la Luz on the church steps of her son's wedding. Cristóbal can't reach an understanding with Juan Carlos regarding the strike.
Sat, Oct 27, 2001
Esteban rushes back and forth to book tickets for Zurich in order to meet with Dr. Scwartz and try to recover some of his memories while Isabel is scared of that trip and tells Rosaura. María de la Luz and Alejandro cut the honeymoon short. Camila hires a man to investigate Esteban. Mariana introduces herself to Federico. Juan Carlos reaches an agreement with the workers and lays down their conditions in front of the media.
Mon, Oct 29, 2001
Maria de la Luz still feels insulted by Alejandro's attitude during their brief honeymoon but confides in Flora, she'll give her marriage a try. Esteban and Isabel await their flight to Zurich when he receives a phone call from Cristóbal regarding the problems with the workers. Juan Carlos is fed up with his family, criticizing his ethics and shares with Mercedes his worries. Camila is delighted by the news of the crisis with the workers. Mariana finds that Federico might be like all men.
Tue, Oct 30, 2001
Maria de la Luz takes Sebastián to the park and is very shaken up to see a man, who buys ice cream for her son. Esteban can't reach an agreement with Juan Carlos. Camila gets first results from Luis Alfredo regarding his investigation of Esteban. Isabel is shocked to learn that her husband wants to have children. Alejandro hasn't started working for the company yet and feels his position is at stake because of Juan Carlos' rebellion.
Wed, Oct 31, 2001
After confronting Esteban, Maria de la Luz can't understand why he acts like she's a stranger until a remark, made by Sebastián gives her the explanation. Federico gets into a fight to defend Mariana. Ignacio's pride is hurt to learn from Cristóbal that someone has started talks with Juan Carlos and the workers behind his back. Isabel tells Rosaura about Esteban's wish to have a child. Amparo signs a contract.
Thu, Nov 1, 2001
Maria de la Luz is certain about Esteban's amnesia and tells Flora of their meeting. Federico gets into a fight with his parents, which ends with his wish to have died instead of his sister. Alejandro resumes with his jealousy and anger towards Maria de la Luz. Isabel and Esteban start trying to conceive. Delfina discovers why Juan Manuel is so cold with Federico. Juan Carlos continues to bond with Mercedes and at home enjoys Amparo's beauty.
Fri, Nov 2, 2001
Maria de la Luz is frantic when Sebastián has a fever. Alejandro gets the job at the company and on his way out he encounters Isabel. Mariana offers Federico a tutor to help him with his studies. Albertina doesn't believe Amparo's story that she's leaving for a few days to visit some relative. Camila reads the report of Esteban's accident and discovers that he was with a woman. The minister gives an ultimatum to Esteban and Cristóbal to resolve the issue with the workers.
Sat, Nov 3, 2001
Alejandro receives his first task from the company which involves bribing Juan Carlos to end the strike. Rosaura manages to track down Maria de Luz. Camila interrupts Juan Manuel while being with a client and this time he looses his temper. Amparo does the photo shoot and Leopoldo tries his luck with her. Federico resumes to have a good time with Laura and after the busy evening, all hungover encounters his tutor.
Mon, Nov 5, 2001
Juan Carlos has a terrible day when the workers put an end to the strike and on top of it all, he finds out that Amparo lied to him about her trip. Mariana is very ashamed when Federico confesses that a degree for him is purely a piece of paper to get his mother off his case. Alejandro moves out and Maria de la Luz can't persuade him to stay even only for the good of Sebastián. Juan Manuel tells Camila that he has doubts of his paternity regarding Federico.
Tue, Nov 6, 2001
Sebastián runs away from school and turns up at the company, looking for Alejandro but finds Esteban, who takes the child to a doctor because he has a fever. Camila interviews Maria de la Luz in order to hire her as Federico's tutor. Isabel has coffee with Alejandro and during their conversation she learns that Sebastián isn't his son. Juan Carlos becomes the only victim of the strike as he looses his job and when Albertina blames him for being incompetent, he tells her who is the culprit, responsible for his downfall.
Wed, Nov 7, 2001
Maria de la Luz informs Mariana about Federico's wealthy family and she also expresses her opinion regarding his whole larger than life act. Alejandro decides to stand between Maria de la Luz and Esteban, so he moves back in and takes Sebastián to a baseball practice. Camila orders Luis Alfredo to find Juan Carlos and send there a journalist to do a story of his downfall. Esteban is late for a very important negotiations because Isabel deliberately doesn't wake him up on time. Amparo gets her check for the photo shoot.
Thu, Nov 8, 2001
Isabel wants to get rid of Maria de la Luz and Sebastián, so she suggests to Alejandro the idea to ask her father for an opportunity to go work abroad and take them along. Camila tells Juan Manuel that Federico will give blood for a DNA test. A disturbing article makes the front page, describing Alejandro's betrayal and Juan Carlos' downfall. Maria de la Luz starts tutoring Federico and one of the family photos gets her attention. Esteban has flashbacks of his last meeting with Maria de la Luz.
Fri, Nov 9, 2001
Cristóbal will be throwing a celebration in his house and invites every employee including his enemy - Camila. Alejandro uses Sebastián in order to force Maria de la Luz to attend. Esteban's joy vanishes in a flash when Isabel confesses she is merely late. Consuelo needs a ghost writer to help her with her memoirs and Federico recommends Maria de la Luz. Mariana takes Mercedes' advice and tells her bow what she's looking for in a man. Gabriel lectures his niece on housekeeping.
Sat, Nov 10, 2001
Everyone enjoys themselves at the celebration except Maria de la Luz, who feels uncomfortable and has to explain again to Rosaura her life priorities. Isabel begs Cristóbal to send Alejandro and his family to work abroad. Esteban bonds with Sebastián as he gives him two tickets for a baseball match. Federico is angry because Maria de la Luz canceled their study session and he takes it out on Mariana. Mercedes opens up to Juan Carlos about her past and failed marriage. Camila makes Ignacio a proposal to shift employers. Consuelo starts chemo.
Mon, Nov 12, 2001
Maria de la Luz and Sebastián leave the celebration and they get lost when unexpectedly Esteban finds them and offers to drive them home. Federico and Laura take a night ride on his motorcycle while Mariana is suffering from a broken heart. Alejandro tells Isabel that his wife firmly declined to leave the country. Another article appears in the paper, exposing the Díaz Antoni consortium in corruption.
Tue, Nov 13, 2001
The Díaz Antoni consortium defends its good name during a press conference and their move is so good that Camila has to call her father for advice on how to discredit them again. Alejandro is send on his first job out of town. Sebastián is upset to find the baseball tickets torn and he calls Esteban, who drops everything and rushes to comfort the child. Maria de la Luz strikes a deal with Federico regarding their tutoring sessions and in the mean time he introduces her to Consuelo. Rosaura learns that Isabel's pregnancy was a false alarm.
Wed, Nov 14, 2001
Maria de la Luz lies to Esteban regarding Sebastián's father being dead. Federico apologizes to Mariana about his bad behavior the other day and thanks her for his marvelous tutor. Alejandro refuses to give Maria de la Luz a divorce and threatens to tell Esteban everything that he can't remember. Isabel refuses intimacy with Esteban and simulates being sick. Rosaura has dinner with Fernando, who can't stop asking whether Esteban might be his son.
Thu, Nov 15, 2001
Federico prefers to study and blows off Laura. Esteban swears for the millionth time to Isabel that he won't leave her and a sudden storm makes him remember something. Cristóbal gets wonderful news regarding the oil market. Mercedes finds suspicious Vicente's interest in her and his sudden arrival at her door. Maria de la Luz learns from Consuelo that she had two sons but gets very angry when Esteban's name was mentioned. Juan Carlos encourages Amparo's attempts to perfect her catwalk despite Albertina's ironic remarks.
Fri, Nov 16, 2001
Esteban learns the story of the medallion from Camila at the dinner party. He also encounters Federico, who demonstrates to everyone his remarkable musical talent. Mercedes has dinner with Vicente and refuses to answer any question about her work. Albertina continues to criticize Amparo. Maria de la Luz discovers that Federico has met Esteban. Laura visits her father in the clinic and truthfully talks about her life under Gabriel's roof and her feelings for Federico.
Sat, Nov 17, 2001
Isabel bribes Alejandro to remain married to Maria de la Luz. Laura swears to get revenge on Federico, who invites Mariana to a concert. Maria de la Luz is discussing with Consuelo her memoirs, learns of her illness and suddenly the maid announces Esteban's arrival. Juan Carlos proudly shows Amparo the garage. Vicente surprises Mercedes with two tickets for an exotic holiday.
Mon, Nov 19, 2001
Maria de la Luz cancels her study session with Federico after Esteban's nervous outburst and does everything to calm him down when it starts to rain. Camila gives the DNA results to Juan Manuel. Albertina eavesdrops on a scandal between Juan Carlos and Amparo over the commercial. Alejandro has coffee with Isabel and ensures her that he'll stay with Maria de la Luz until hers and Esteban's departure for Boston.
Tue, Nov 20, 2001
Juan Manuel is devastated after seeing the DNA results. Alejandro wants to do a nice thing for his parents as he gives José Miguel the check that Isabel gave him. Mariana helps Mercedes gather her things for the trip. Ignacio dangles in front of Camila the information regarding the oil terrains and lays down his conditions. Esteban can't stop thinking about Maria de la Luz, although he is away with Fernando on business trip. Maria de la Luz won't tell Consuelo about her past with Esteban.
Wed, Nov 21, 2001
Esteban is puzzled after finding the photo and is fed up with Isabel, who is sulking because he went on his business trip without calling her. Sebastián tells Alejandro about the money problems of the team and he makes a donation. Consuelo questions Maria de la Luz regarding Sebastián and insists on meeting him. Federico passes his exam and shows up at Mariana's door to celebrate. Mercedes is stood up and thankfully, Juan Carlos takes her out for a meal. Cristóbal learns that the oil terrains will make him a millionaire.
Thu, Nov 22, 2001
Esteban can't make Consuelo tell him anything regarding the photo and after his visit, she feels unwell, which drives Maria de la Luz to call the doctor. Camila impatiently awaits for Gabriel's return in order to secure the deal with Ignacio and her triumph over Díaz Antoni. Rosaura is very upset because of Esteban's distant and cold behavior. Albertina sees Amparo's commercial and throws her out.
Fri, Nov 23, 2001
Maria de la Luz visits Esteban at work and enlightens him of Consuelo's illness. Albertina is offered a modeling job. Juan Carlos accepts his brother's check but treats it as a loan. Isabel is devastated that her husband wants to postponed getting her pregnant. Federico is worried when Consuelo feels unwell during their chat. Vicente arrives with flowers and tells Mercedes that he was hired to seduce her. Alejandro stalks Maria de la Luz. Camila gets her hands on the intel that Ignacio was selling her.
Sat, Nov 24, 2001
After learning from Consuelo what sort of a man was his late father, Esteban accepts to go on a holiday with Isabel. Maria de la Luz wants a divorce but Alejandro repeats his threat to tell Esteban everything about his lost memories and on top of that he also informs her of Esteban's trip. Mercedes meets Federico. Amparo doesn't want to make another photo shoot on the beach and makes a suggestion that is actually approved.
Mon, Nov 26, 2001
Camila's victory over the consortium raises many questions. Cristóbal wonders who is the mole in his firm and Ignacio uses the situation to hint at Esteban and Fernando. Consuelo is certain that Camila payed someone in order to win the contract. Mercedes learns from her co-workers about Camila's last minute proposal and shares this information with Maria de la Luz. Alejandro buys a new car. Juan Manuel cheats on Delfina.
Tue, Nov 27, 2001
Esteban quits the consortium and attends Sebastián's match, where he is dangerously close to Maria de la Luz. Consuelo warns Camila to present her with the financial papers or she'll call the board and release her as head of the company. Mariana isn't accepted at the university and Mercedes offers to enroll in a private college. Amparo literally stop traffic as she poses in a bikini downtown and Juan Carlos drops everything after seeing the news on TV. Alejandro has to miss the baseball match because he has to go away on business.
Wed, Nov 28, 2001
Camila and Enrique decide to throw Ignacio under the bus and she tells Consuelo who is the mole in Cristóbal's firm. Alejandro receives praises for his good report and Sebastián decides from now on to call him dad. Maria de la Luz confesses to Consuelo it's very hard for her to keep away from Esteban, when he arrives and informs them of his decision to return to Boston. Federico is astonished to see Juan Manuel at his concert. Mercedes is renting the spare room in her flat in order to pay for Mariana's education and Juan Carlos decides to become the tenant.
Thu, Nov 29, 2001
Maria de la Luz takes Consuelo's advice and convinces Esteban not to move to Boston but when he opens the subject of their feelings, he looses control of the car. Federico arrives at his father's house to thank him for attending his concert at the moment when Delfina leaves Juan Manuel. Amparo crashes Mercedes, Juan Carlos and Mariana's celebration. Alejandro is seriously working on his marriage, in attempts to win Maria de la Luz.
Fri, Nov 30, 2001
Alejandro is concerned when Maria de la Luz returns home drenched and scared but the next day when Maritza tells him of Esteban's accident, he concludes they were together. Mercedes starts being suspicious of Juan Carlos' friendly behavior towards Mariana, is in fact a crush. Federico learns why Delfina left Juan Manuel and offers Mariana to run away. Rosaura and Isabel are terrified when the doctor tells them that when Esteban wakes up, he'll recover all his memory. Maria de la Luz impatiently awaits Consuelo to return from the hospital with news of Esteban.
Mon, Dec 3, 2001
Maria de la Luz is delighted that Esteban is conscious but still with amnesia. Delfina is very worried about Juan Manuel, who seems to have disappeared and tells Federico. Alejandro is about to be let go, but he persuades Cristóbal to let him explore the forest district with Fernando's help. Consuelo can't convince Esteban to take Camila's place in her company. Mercedes slaps Mariana and accuses Juan Carlos of flirting with her daughter.
Tue, Dec 4, 2001
Alejandro is angry by his wife's sudden departure and he goes that far as to demand her whereabouts from Esteban. Camila learns that the Díaz Antoni consortium will compete in the second round for a place on the oil market. Juan Carlos rejects Amparo's advances and buys Chinese food to have dinner with Mercedes. Isabel is frantic when she doesn't find Esteban in his hospital room and concludes he is with Maria de la Luz. Rosaura offers Fernando to accompany her on a trip, only to stop him working with her son.
Wed, Dec 5, 2001
Maria de la Luz presents Alejandro with divorce papers, which he won't sign and uses Sebastián as an instrument to manipulate her into remained married. Consuelo informs Camila of decision that Federico will inherit part of her fortune. Esteban is swamped with work and spends his days and nights in the office. Isabel clarifies to Rosaura to stop meddling in her life and with the diagnosis of Dr. Schwartz in her hands, confronts Maria de la Luz. Mercedes is ashamed when Juan Carlos finds her merely wearing a towel.
Thu, Dec 6, 2001
Federico opens up to Mariana regarding the tragic day when his sister died. Maria de la Luz gently tells Sebastián about her intention to get a divorce and he has a nervous breakdown. Amparo is almost assaulted. Juan Carlos pays way too much attention on Mercedes' femininity and his former co-workers ask him to represent them again. Esteban and Fernando have great news for Cristóbal regarding the forest's oil deposits. Isabel has flashbacks about Alejandro.
Fri, Dec 7, 2001
Maria de la Luz is going mad with worry over Sebastián's catatonic state. Esteban confesses to Consuelo his true feelings for Maria de la Luz and his wish to help Sebastián with the best child psychologist. Federico confronts Juan Manuel regarding his words on his sister's death bed. Flora almost faints when she sees Fernando. Isabel shocks Rosaura with her calm and almost indifferent attitude toward her marriage. Cristóbal and Esteban meet with Vanderdis to discuss the exploitation of the forest district.
Sat, Dec 8, 2001
Maria de la Luz refuses to put Sebastián in a psychic hospital and she takes him home. Consuelo gets bad news from the doctor and she wonders how to get in touch with Dr. Schwartz to discuss Esteban's amnesia. Isabel finds love in the arms of another man but still gets furious when Rosaura tells her that Maria de la Luz is Consuelo's secretary. Cristóbal announces to everyone the deal, he stroke with Vanderdis regarding the forest district. Juan Carlos confesses to Mercedes his feelings.
Mon, Dec 10, 2001
Maria de la Luz accompanies Consuelo to her country estate, where they discover that Camila has sold it. Camila watches the press conference and is puzzled why the Díaz Antoni consortium is happy to get the forest district. Juan Carlos kisses Mercedes. Esteban and the other engineers are exploring the forest, when a phone call, summons him to the Olivares country estate. Rosaura makes up with Fernando.
Tue, Dec 11, 2001
Maria de la Luz confides in Flora what happened while she was away. Consuelo informs Camila, she'll gather the board and remove her as head of the company. Laura becomes the new singer in Federico's band when she stuns everyone with her voice. Isabel can't stop thinking about Alejandro. Juan Carlos isn't bothered by the age difference between him and Mercedes.
Wed, Dec 12, 2001
Maria de la Luz has her back against the wall when Alejandro gives her an ultimatum to retract her divorce request or Esteban will learn everything about his lost memories. Camila gathers the board and asks them to vote against Consuelo. Esteban is searching for Isabel to tell her that their marriage is over while she spends some pleasure time with her lover. Juan Carlos is doing everything to convince Mercedes to give him a chance. Delfina allows Juan Manuel to stay at the house because she'll be going on a trip.
Thu, Dec 13, 2001
Mercedes tells Mariana about her relationship with Juan Carlos. Albertina learns from Alejandro that Maria de la Luz wants a divorce and she urges her beloved son to accept. Maria de la Luz ensures Isabel that Esteban's health comes first and therefore she'll keep away from him. Esteban has a meeting with the representatives from the union and tells Cristóbal that he'll divorce his daughter.
Fri, Dec 14, 2001
Maria de la Luz takes Consuelo's advice to find Dr. Schwartz and she goes to the Swiss consulate to ask for him. Alejandro tells Albertina about his affair with Isabel and she starts dreaming of her son marrying this rich heiress. Consuelo gets a visit that brings into her hands the diary of her son Julio. Mariana feels guilty for destroying her mother's romance and she goes to Juan Carlos to apologize for her reaction. Federico finds the results of the DNA test in Juan Manuel's private study. Esteban is going mad because he can't get in touch with Maria de la Luz.
Sat, Dec 15, 2001
Mariana is worried sick about Federico. Consuelo receives a phone call from the Swiss consulate with information about Dr. Schwartz and when she tells Maria de la Luz, they decide to travel to Zurich. Isabel informs Rosaura that Esteban has moved out. Esteban can't understand why Maria de la Luz broke up with him and he tries to focus on work. Camila upsets Federico when she accuses him of being responsible for the death of Victoria Eugenia.
Mon, Dec 17, 2001
Maria de la Luz and Consuelo meet with Dr. Schwartz, who confirms his diagnosis but the two women are unaware about the mysterious figure that lurks in the next room. Isabel is hysterical again and Esteban has to stay by her side all night. Amparo makes an ugly scandal when she sees Juan Carlos kissing Mercedes. Federico asks Plácido to tell Mariana that she's too good for him and to find happiness with someone else.
Tue, Dec 18, 2001
Maria de la Luz witnesses a physical fight between Esteban and Alejandro in the office. Federico switches on his self-destructive mode and takes part in a motocross race. Camila finds a new potential spy to recruit and learns from Gabriel about the fight in the consortium. Consuelo reads Julio's journal. Juan Carlos wants to divorce Amparo and to marry Mercedes.
Wed, Dec 19, 2001
Maria de la Luz learns that Esteban's father was unable to have children. Camila announces at the meeting of the board that she has convinced her cousin Esteban to work for them and Consuelo accuses her of lying. Alejandro gets a juicy promotion. Esteban wakes up, more confused than ever in his marital bed. Federico rushes Laura to the hospital when she has an overdose and Gabriel accuses him of being a drug dealer.
Thu, Dec 20, 2001
When Maria de la Luz opens the subject of who's Esteban real father, Rosaura becomes very anxious and finds a dreadful way to get even. Esteban receives the photos of him and Camila kissing and while he's discussing them with Fernando, Isabel shows up unexpectedly. Camila learns from Alejandro about the whole project of the forest district and another bad news slaps her in the face - Federico being arrested for selling drugs. The police searches the premises where Federico's band gathers and finds cocaine and pills.
Sat, Jan 12, 2002
Maria de la Luz and Esteban bump into each other in Federico's cell at the police station. Laura refuses to retract her accusations. Plácido bribes a policeman. Camila asks her spy to get her the report on the forest district. Cristóbal finds on his desk a copy of the photo where Esteban and Camila are kissing. After learning what's happened to Federico, Juan Carlos drops everything and accompanies Mercedes to the station.