(Morena returns to Uncle Roberto's house)
Uncle Roberto: (suprised) Morena! You're back already?
Morena: (worried) Yes sir...
Uncle Roberto: Is something wrong?
Morena: Its my Dad. He was rushed to the hospital this morning. I have to go back to Balacar.
Uncle Roberto: Ok, I'm coming with you.
Morena: It's alright sir. I'll be fine on my own.
Uncle Roberto: Are you sure?
Morena: Absolutely.
Uncle Roberto: Don't worry, Maria will give you something to eat before leaving. Cause you can't go on a journey on an empty stomach.
Morena: No problem sir.
(She rushes into the room to pack a few things)
Aunt Maria: (sighs) Poor Castillo....I pray he gets better quickly.
Uncle Roberto: Amen. (To Maria) Go and dish out her food so she can eat it quickly before leaving.
Aunt Maria: Okay darling.
(In the kitchen)
Aunt Maria: (smiles evilly) Finally! This girl is leaving this house. And to make sure she doesn't come back....
(Aunt Maria takes out a small vial containing a poisonous liquid and pours it in the soup she intends to give to Morena)
Aunt Maria: (stirs the soup) Oohh! Perfect!
(Meanwhile)
(Juan and Juanita return from school)
Juan & Juanita: Good afternoon Dad.
Uncle Roberto: Good afternoon sweethearts. Mrs Samantha dropped you off right?
Juan: Yes Dad.
Uncle Roberto: Okay. Go in and freshen up.
(At the dinner table)
Aunt Maria: Morena! Your food is ready.
Morena: Okay Aunty, Thanks.
Aunt Maria: (smirks) You're welcome my dear. Enjoy your meal!!!
(Aunt Maria goes back to the kitchen)
Morena: (she takes a scoop but drops it back in the bowl) Oh God! I can't even eat, I'm so worried...
(Just then, Juan and Juanita enter the dining room)
Juan: Hey Morena. We heard what happened. We pray your Dad gets better soon.
Morena: Amen. Juan, Do you want soup?
Juan: No thanks. I don't like soup.
Morena: Juanita, How about you?
(Juanita looks at her for a moment)
Juanita: Give it to me. I'm starving.
(Morena gives the bowl of soup to Juanita and she drinks it instantly)
Juanita: (belches)
Juan: How is it?
Juanita: (licks her lips) Delicious.
Juan: I'm going to the room, Are you staying here or you're coming?
Juanita: I'm coming.
(Juan and Juanita leave the dining room, Seconds later, Aunt Maria enters the dining room)
Aunt Maria: Morena, You're done eating already?
Morena: Yes ma. I have to go now.
Aunt Maria: Ok my dear. Safe journey (smiles mischievously)
(Morena goes to the living room)
Uncle Roberto: (gives her $300) Use that money for cab...
Morena: Thank you sir.
(Morena hastily leaves the house)
Aunt Maria: (smirks) Its only a matter of time...
(In Balacar)
(At El Primero Hospital)
Morena: Miguel!
Miguel: Morena!
(He runs to hug her)
Morena: I've missed you so much. What happened to Dad?
Miguel: I don't know. He just fainted suddenly this morning.
(The Doctor enters the waiting room)
Morena: Dr Carlos, How's my Dad?
Dr Carlos: Well, He's just suffering from severe stress. But luckily, He's responding to treatments so he'll be alright.
Morena: (sighs) Thank God.
(He leaves the room)
Morena: (holds her chest in relief) I was so scared. I thought something bad happened to him.
(Miguel holds her)
Miguel: All will be well....
(In Mexico City)
(At the hospital)
Celine: Doctor, How is my sister?
Dr Hector: Well. Her condition is really critical. The acid caused severe damage to the skin on her face and hands.
Celine: (looks at him in worry) So there is no hope for her?
Dr Hector: Well, There's a slim chance that a facial surgeon will be able to fix her face. But that'll cost almost a million dollars
Celine: (shocked) A million dollars?
Dr Hector: Precisely.
Celine: (thinks) Where on earth am I supposed to get one million dollars from? (To Dr Hector) Thank you very much Doctor.
Dr Hector: You're welcome.
Celine: So, Can I see her?
Dr Hector: Yeah, You can.
(Celine goes to Cecilia's ward)
Celine: Hey sis.
Cecilia: (weakly) Hey...
Celine: I'm really sorry this happened to you...But sis, Why?! Why would you have tried to pour acid on your colleague? That is way too sinister!
Cecilia: (sighs loudly) You wouldn't understand.
Celine: What wouldn't I understand?
Cecilia: (unapologetic) That bastard is the reason behind all these. If she never came into that restaurant, None of this would have ever occurred.
Celine: You're still not remorseful. Do you know you can get arrested for what you did?
(Cecilia remains silent)
Celine: Anyways, The doctor said that your condition is too rigorous. The only solution now is $1,000,000.
Cecilia: (gasps) One million dollars? That's too much.
Celine: Well that's what Dr Hector said... I'll be taking my leave now, But I'll be back tomorrow. Hopefully that's when you'll be discharged.
(When Celine leaves, Cecilia looks at her disfigured face in the mirror)
Cecilia: (enraged) Morena, This is all your fault! I swear to God, If I ever set my eyes on you again...You're dead meat! I want vengeance and I will have it!
(That night)
(At Uncle Roberto's house)
Uncle Roberto: Juan and Juanita! It's already 11pm. Aren't you going to bed today?
Juanita: But Dad, Tomorrow is Saturday. We're not going to school.
Uncle Roberto: That still, You shouldn't be watching TV at this time.
Juan: Dad please....
Uncle Roberto: No, no, no...
(Uncle Roberto goes to put off the TV)
Uncle Roberto: To your rooms!
(Juan and Juanita groans as they go into their room)
Aunt Maria: Darling, You should have just let them be. They're still kids. Besides, You only live once! Let them enjoy life to the fullest.
Uncle Roberto: There's time for everything.
Aunt Maria: Okay if you say so. Anyways, Has Morena called you since she got to Balacar?
Uncle Roberto: Yeah she did. Castillo was suffering from severe stress that's all.
Aunt Maria: (confused) Ohhh...
Uncle Roberto: Yeah. So I told her to send me the total cost so I can foot the bill.
Aunt Maria: Okay but did she sound weak or exhausted or anything like that?
Uncle Roberto: (puzzled) No. Why would you ask such?
Aunt Maria: Never mind. (thinks) What's happening? The poison should have killed her already.
(Just then, Juanita enters the living room)
Uncle Roberto: Juanita! Why're you still out here? Didn't I tell you to go to your room?
Juanita: (groans) Dad I can't sleep, My stomach....
Uncle Roberto: (confused) What's wrong with your stomach?
Juanita: (clutches onto her stomach tightly) It aches badly!
Uncle Roberto: What did you eat last?
Juanita: (stutters) I....I....I....
Uncle Roberto: (worried) You what?!!!
Jaunita: (manages to talk) I took the bowl of soup Mom gave to Morena....
Aunt Maria: (shocked) What?!
Juanita: (screams) Aaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!
(Juanita collapses on the floor, with foam coming out of her mouth)
Aunt Maria: (scared) Juanita! Juanita! Oh God, What have I done?! (shakes her) Juanita!!!
Uncle Roberto: Call the ambulance, Fast!