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     We hear Nepo say he comes in peace. Alejandro tells him to come closer as he puts his knife towards Nepo’s throat and grabs his gun. He asks him “Who are you?” Nepo tells him he’s just a good Christina. He says his name is Nepomuceno Buenrostro at his service. Alejandro starts searching Nepo. He tells him that his friends call him Nepo. Ramona walks towards them. Nepo says he’s probably run into some bandits. Alejandro tells him that they’re not bandits. Nepo tells him that the young lady probably isn’t but he is. Ramona tells him that Alejandro is her husband. This startles Nepo.

     Felipe is in the living room walking around in circles (literally) when he runs into Marta who’s still doing her rounds. Felipe asks her what she’s still doing there. Marta tells him that she doesn’t want to go home. Felipe takes her hand and says he’s sorry for what happened to Juan, he owes him a lot. Marta tells him she remembers that and a lot of things. Felipe asks her about Margarita and how she’s holding up. Marta tells her that Margarita had to go home to put Delgadina to sleep. She says she’s worred about her because she hasn’t stopped crying. Felipe tells her that it’s normal because Juan was her father and she’ll miss him very much. Marta tells her that Juan was real good to them before going on those tragis rounds. He didn’t want to authorize the relationship between El Norteño and Mago but finally he said he approved. He said he wanted to see his grandchildren. Marta starts crying and says that now he’s never going to get to see them. Felipe tells her not to cry, that she has to be strong so that Margarita can be strong too. Felipe assures her that they will take care of Margarita and her. Marta asks Felipe if he wants to drink something. He tells her no thanks, but he does have something to ask her. He asks her who the remains buried under the tree belong to. Marta just looks at him shocked.

     Nepo is still talking to Alejandro and Ramona. Nepo tells them that he’s on his way to the hacienda and that maybe they should go with him. Ramona tells him that they’re staying where they are. Nepo asks “Alejandro?”. Alejandro asks him if he’s heard of him. Nepo tells him he’s heard stuff. Alejandro asks him what he’s heard. Nepo says he’ll talk if they have a drink. Ramona and Alejandro look at each other and smile. Nepo tells them he hasn’t drunk anything since the morning. Ramona tells him that they have dried meat and some coffee. Nepo says that will have to do. He asks Alejandro is he has any liquor. Alejandro tells him he doesn’t drink. Nepo tells them he feels sorry for them because Red Skins aren’t aloowed to drink. Alejandro tells him it’s better he leave. Ramona tells him to first tell them what he’s heard about Alejandro. Nepo tells them he’s on his way back from the Moreno Hacienda. He asks him if they know where it is. They tell him they do. Nepo tells them he forgot that they Indians worked for the Morenos during the season. Ramona hands Nepo a cup of coffee. He says thank you beautiful, but Ramona tells him that it’s better if he calls her by her name, Ramona. “Ramona?” says Nepo. Ramona asks him why it catches him by surprise. Nepo tells her because the lady at the Hacienda is named that and wonders if Ramona is her daughter. Alejandro tells him that he should tell them what he knows about him instead of interrogating them. Nepo tells him he heard people say he was dead. Alejandro asks him where he heard that. Nepo tells him he heard it from the people in the Hacienda. He didn’t believe them anyway. Alejandro asks him what else. Nepo tells him that he’ll talk more but the coffee isn’t enough. He tells Ramona that he’ll talk if he can get her gold medal. Ramona tells him she’ll never take it off, because her brother gave it to her. Nepo says he doesn’t know what they’re going to do then. Alejandro tells him it’s simple he points the gun at Nepo…he tells him that either he tells them what he knows or he dies.

     At the Hacienda Felipe is telling Marta that El Norteño isn’t lying because he saw the remains himself. Marta tells him she can’t tell him anything. Felipe asks her why and who the person is. Marta tells him that he shouldn’t ask her. She tells him that if he has some pity for her to just leave everything as it is. Marta tells him that Doña Ramona has enough problems already. Felipe asks her what Doña Ramona has to do in all of this. Marta tells him that she can’t say anything, and to forget about the remains. It’s the best for everyone. Felipe tells Marta he’s not going to pressure her to tell him, but when she’s feeling better he’ll have to tell her. For now he’s going to bed he’s leaving early with Don Cesar. Marta asks him if he’s leaving. Felipe tells her he’s going to Spurtown and to see Ramona. Marta gets really happy when she hears him say he’s going to see Ramona. He tells her not to say anything to his mother. Marta looks at him worried.

     Alejandro is still holding Nepo at gunpoint. Nepo tells him that the Sheriff from Spurtown went to look for him at the Moreno hacienda. He thinks they told him he was dead, that’s why he left them a little gift before he left. Alejandro asks him what he means. Nepo tells him that they left a dead person. Ramona gets scared and asks who was murdered. Nepo tells him that he doesn’t know that, he just saw them burying someone. Ramona gets up and tells Alejandro that they should get going then. She asks Nepo if he knows if it was Felipe Moreno. Alejandro asks him if he doesn’t remember or maybe it’s that he doesn’t want to tell them. Ramona tells Alejandro to let him go so they can leave. Alejandro tells him to leave NOW! Nepo tells him that no wonder people don’t like the Indians. Ramona tells him to let it go because he’s not worth it. She tells him not to waste time and to get back on their way.

     Felipe is reading his diary. He says that once again tragedy strikes at the Moreno household. Today Juan Canito left them forever. He asks himself if it’s possible that one day they’ll have to leave their lands forever. He takes a feather and asks himself about the remains under the tree. He starts writing about how everything around him is sadness. Only the hope of seeing Ramona once again keeps him alive.

     It’s daytime and Felile has just brought down Ramona’s virgin. He tells Margarita to wrap it. Mago tells him to tell Ramona what happened to her father. Felipe tells her that of course he will. Mago tells him that Ramona will be glad to see him, and that he please tell her that the house is not the same without her. Felipe tells Mago he’ll tell Ramona everything. Mago tells Felipe to take care and she hopes that nothing will happen to him. Felipe tells her not to worry about him, she should take care of Marta because she’s older than she is and she needs her. Mago starts to cry and tells Felipe she doesn’t think she’ll ever laugh again. She never thought the heart could hurt so badly. Felipe hugs her and tells her that Juan would have wanted her to be strong. Mago tells Felipe that she will be strong for her father. He wouldn’t want to see her crying.

     In the living room we see Doña Ramona and Don Cesar. She asks him to make sure Felipe doesn’t do anything foolish. Don Cesar tells her he’ll do whatever he can to protect Felipe. He apologizes because he didn’t call her Doña. She tells him it’s ok he can call her Ramona because they know each other better now. Cesar tells her that if it’s God’s will they’ll be family very soon. SO it wouldn’t be wrong if he called her Ramona. She agrees. She tells him that Felipe was a good son and very sensitive, but she doesn’t know what happened to him. She doesn’t know why he’s defying death.

     ok I divided into 3 parts. SInce I've been extra busy these past few days. Sorry toe all the delay. I'll have Fridays up as soon as possible too.

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     Cesar, in Spurtown, at Don Ruy's house talks about registering his property. How many people will lose their property because of this absurd law, asks Don Ruy? Ana Lupe goes into town with Polita. Fer says he doesn't dare leave the house because of the embarrassment. He'll never forgive Ramona.

     DR to Marta. Ramona's visit has opened the old wounds. Marta says now that R knows the truth she'll be happier at the Yahi village. DR agrees. Even though R is Tegua's daughter she's more mine than hers. I raised her like a Moreno-Gonzaga and no one can take that away from her. She'll never be a true Yahi. Marta says if we knew what was going to happen it would have been bettter to tell Felipe and maybe R and Fel could have married and they would have them both at the hacienda. DR kept quiet because of the promise she made to Angus. Now it's important that Fel not know the truth. DR says she did it all wrong, lied to R and to everyone. Lots of lies, pain and suffering for nothing. Angus shouldn't have asked me to keep the secret. It's cost us all so much.

     In town, Ana Lupe tells to Polita to go on ahead. She meets up with Billy. She asks him to help her sell some jewelry. She confesses that her family is financially ruined. He says he already knows, everybody knows. If we lose our property we'll have to leave Spurtown. Good idea says Billy. Ana Lupe smiles.

     Ramona and Alejandro are still in the desert, sitting by a fire. They're looking at Angus' picture. R says DR said that she's like her father. Alej doesn't see any similarities. Perhaps she meant temperament. I would have like to have known him and Tegua. When we get back to the village will look for her grave. Do you think it exists? Matea probably knows. R says she feels odd. All this time thinking you're one person and then all of a sudden you're someone else. It's like being reborn. Odd, isn't it? Yes he says, maybe they would have never met. (smooch) They were destined for each other. (smooch)

     Spurtown hotel. Fel wants a room for himself, one for Marcos and one for Antonio and Jesus. Clerk says that indians are not welcome anywhere in Spurtown. Fel is aghast. Antonio says it's ok and leaves the Yahi titles with Felipe. Davis overhears.

     Doris congratulates Prescott, the saloon owner, for taking down the sign forbidding entrance to Mexicans. Now the place is filled with "foresteros" (outsiders/strangers) who came to register their titles. Doc says now the place smells. He puts his hand on Doris and shoves it away. Prescott tells Doc that the Mexicans pay. He shows him a silver coin that Nepo paid with. Doc wonders where Nepo got it. Nepo is busy gambling with Billy at the poker table with the money Fel gave him.

     At the sheriff's office Davis tells Green that Fel is in town with the Yahis and they've come to register their titles. Obviously Nepo didn't do his job of hiding the notices. Davis should have been with him. Davis says we can fix the problem by stealing the titles tonight.

     Hotel room. Felipe can't find his diary. He and Marcos leave the room. Felipe to find a bath and Marcos to look for the diary in the coach. They lock the door behind them.

     Green tells Davis if he fails he's going to take away his badge. And, if he gets caught he takes the fall. Davis leaves. Doc comes to tell Green that Nepo is in town with lots of Mexican money. We should never have trusted Nepo. Green says, due to the traitor Nepo, Fel is in town to register his titles. He shouldn't be part of our gang. His services go to the highest bidder. Green is worried about Fel.

     At the hacienda Beatriz is skulking about in the dark in the office looking for Fel's diary and takes it out of the drawer. DR catches her and asks if there is something she needs. Bea says she was looking for paper and ink to write to Fel. DR shows her where they are in a drawer. DR picks up Fel's diary saying it's Fel's account book and she was going to review it. DR leaves. Bea sighs with relief.

     At the hotel Fel goes for a bath. Davis steals the room keys and goes up to Fel's room.

     Nepo, drunk, has lost his money to Billy. Betty, the "sporting gal", makes a play for Billy, but he pushes her away. Green wants to play poker with Billy, but he declines and leaves. Green shoves at a passed out Nepo.

     Davis finds the Yahi's titles and what he thinks are the Moreno's titles. At the front desk Marcos asks about Fel. Clerk says Marcos should take a bath too, he stinks. Marcos grabs him by the vest and tells him to shut up. Going up the staircase Marcos bumps into Davis. Davis drops the titles. Marcos helps him pick them up. Marcos remembers Davis.

     Doc and Green drag in an unconscious Nepo to jail and lock him in a cell. Davis arrives with the titles.

     DR decides not to read Fel's diary and puts it in her wardrobe.

     Fel, in bed, hopes no one finds his diary.

     Alej and Ramona arrive at the Yahi village. Padre Sarria tells them about Fel and the titles. R tells PS she's the daughter of Angus and Tegua.

     Manuela tells Matea that A and R have arrived. Too bad they didn't meet up with Fel, he could have taken her away. Matea gives her a shove and tells her to shut up. Matea's magic stones are revealing something important to her.

     DR tells Marta that she caught Bea with Fel's diary. DR gets out of bed, she's going to talk with Bea and try to find out if she knows anything.

     Padre Sarria can't believe what Ramona has told him. If you don't believe me you can ask my mother. It's not that, but do you have proof to show to the tribe. No, just words. Ramona is upset that she won't be believed.

     Tom, the lawyer, checks over the titles and declares them official. Green burns them. Tom warns him that if he's found out he'll be hanged. The gang is ecstatic that they're going to be rich once they claim both properties.

     At Don Ruy's house Fer leaves with Cesar to San Diego to look for work. Fer swears he'll be back in time to save the house.

     Alej says the tribe will have to believe them. They know he couldn't make this up. R remembers that Padre Salvatierra told her that he didn't baptize her. Could Angus have had her baptized at the village chapel? Padre Sarria says that it would have been before he arrived. Then, there was a fire....but wait, there are some papers. Let's look.

     Billy gives Ana Lupe the money he won from Nepo. She thinks he stole it. At first she doesn't want to accept it, but he convinces her. Why are you doing this, she asks? I don't want you to leave Spurtown. He kisses her.

     Fel discovers that the titles are missing. The Moreno titles were safely hidden in the false bottom of the chest. Fel goes to Don Ruy for help.

     Davis tries to awaken Nepo with no luck. They'll interrogate him later.

     Don Ruy doesn't want to receive Fel, but reluctantly lets him in.

     DR, Bea and Perpetua are embroidering. After Perp leaves to get something to eat DR asks Bea if she is excited about the wedding. Of course.

     In the kitchen Delgadina is crawling on the floor hunting for her pet frog Perpetua. (I thought she named her dog Perpetua.) Tia Perpetua sees the scene and is not amused.

     Don Ruy says if Fel can't prove who stole the titles it's a lost cause. The authorities (Green) can't be trusted. Soon someone will come along to claim the land. Fel is anguished because the Yahis trusted him with their titles. Ana Lupe comes bursting in and is rude to Fel.

     Alej and Ramona are going through the things that Fel left for her. She tries to give him the gun, but he says it's hers. He has the one El Norteño gave him. She hopes she doesn't have to use it. He leaves to check on things. She begins to read Fel's letter. Matea comes in unannounced. She tells Ramona that she should take care of herself because she's pregnant. Ramona puts her hands on her stomach and sits down with a smile on her face.

Episode 54

     Felipe is confronting the desk clerk in the hotel, asking him if he saw anyone enter his room. The clerk says no, and asks what Antonio is doing here. "He came in without you noticing... doesn't that prove that someone else could have entered?" asks Felipe.

     Yahale and Manuela are talking. Manuela feels like her mother has taken Ramona's side by saying that Ramona may be Tewa's daughter. She wants to go and live alone like Lince, surviving in the woods. Yahale tries to dissuade her but Manuela says a man will never look at either of them now that her mother has told everyone they were raped. She isn't even going to stop to say goodbye to Matea, and tells Yahale they will never see her again and not to look for her.

     Matea has taken Ramona and Alejandro to Tewa's humble grave, alone and marked only by a wooden cross. She tells them that only she has visited it because their people never forgave Tewa for loving a white man. Alejandro-Someday differences between the races won't be a motive of discord. Ramona-My mother's death wasn't useless... she reminds us that you have to be brave to follow the voice of your heart... What a paradox. Angus could never love my real mother... he was hopelessly in love with Ramona Gonzaga. Alej-My people will accept Ramona, now that we know she is a Yahí. Matea tells them that their happiness is blinding them to the difficulties: Ramona is just another Indian now, and will suffer with them. She sees tragedy coming to their people in the future. She had dreamed of the aldea destroyed, and rivers of blood running through it. Alejandro embraces Ramona, as if trying to protect her from this vision.

     En casa de los Coronado, Ruy and Felipe are talking. Felipe feels terrible about the robbery of the deeds to the Yahi land. He asks Ruy to help him... to be his lawyer. Ruy says his children will never approve, but Felipe asks him to lay aside their personal conflicts: "You need money, I need a lawyer."

     Doña Ramona sends for el Norteño. After getting him to admit that he let Alejandro and Ramona back into la hacienda against her will, she tells him that she should punish him, but she will not, because she appreciates his loyalty to her children.

     Ruy is reluctant to help Felipe, thinking of his children's reactions. But he recognizes that the threat of the landgrabbing gringos is a much bigger problem than his problems with los Moreno Gonzaga, and agrees. Then he asks Felipe to go with him to return the money Billy lent to Analupe.

     Ramona and Padre Salvatierra are digging through a trunk of old records. Carmen comes in and tells them that Manuela left the aldea because she couldn't cope with the knowledge that Ramona and Alejandro were married and that Ramona was going to have a child.

     Ruy and Felipe enter the saloon, and Ruy drops the bag of coins down on the table beside of Billy, telling him that he doesn't need the money, and he doesn't like Billy using it for an excuse to be around Analupe. Felipe interrupts this diatribe to tell Ruy that last night Billy kept him from being shot in the back. Ruy is surprised. Doris comes up and is flirting with Felipe, trying to convince him to stay for a drink. Prescott yells at her from behind the bar and she tells him she isn't his slave. Felipe looks tempted to stay, but Ruy smiles politely and turns for the door. Before they leave, Felipe finds out from Billy that the silver coins had been won from Nepo.

     In the hotel lobby, Ruy is boiling with rage. "I'd rather die than see my daughter married to a gringo." Other people are looking at them, and Felipe tells him that los Americanos aren't all bad. Ruy ignores him, and tells him he hopes he has a good trip. Felipe pays him a little in advance, and Ruy sends his greetings to DR. Felipe heads for his room.

     In Matea's house, Ramona tells Matea and Yahale that they can send Alejandro or one of the other men after Manuela. Matea tells her there's no point, they won't find her, she knows how to hide like the wild animals do. "Do you know where she went?" Ramona asks. Yahale snaps that she doesn't, and furthermore, it's Ramona's fault for taking Alejandro's love from Manuela. Matea tries to defend Ramona. Yahale says she should have left with Manuela, now that the pueblo knows their secret. Ramona tells her it's not her fault or Manuela's that they were raped. It's not a reason for shame, it's a reason for anger. "Maybe that's so among your people, but not here". Ramona-"Entre los blancos pasa lo mismo, pero todos están equivocados. Una mujer deshonrada es víctima de la brutalidad. No debería se repudiado sino comprendida y las mujeres debemos luchar para que eso suceda." Yahale tells her that she is only saying that because she is married and doesn't have to face what they do, and whatever happens to Manuela is Ramona's fault. Matea again intervenes, and says Manuela is responsible for herself.

     Back en casa de los Coronado, Analupe and her father are talking, and he tells her he gave Billy his money back because now he has a job. She trys to get him to admit that it is for working for Felipe. She also convinces Ruy to invite Billy to the house so that they can meet and talk.

     In the jail, Green is snarling at Nepo, telling him that he is sure Felipe Moreno paid him for telling them that they needed to register the deeds to their land. Nepo swears that he will be loyal, but Green tells him he will live on bread and water until he straightens out. He walks away and Nepo curses him. Green turns around and knocks him to the floor, telling Nepo "if you really knew me, you'd be even more afraid."

     Ramona is still in the church, struggling her way through piles of aged paper. She and el padre talk about Manuela... they are worried about her, and if she will be OK on her own. Ramona keeps shifting papers, and tells him that perhaps he's right... her baptism papers were lost in the fire years ago... but what is this? she pulls out a leather pouch and opens it. "They're the deed to the Yahi's lands... and they have the seals of the Mexican Government!"

     Doña Ramona tells Norteño that he will need a place to live when he and Margarita get married... so she will fix up the house where Don Pablo used to stay... it's small, but could be very nice for them. Norteño grins broadly and takes her hand and kisses it. DR informs him crisply that he doesn't need to thank her, she's not doing it for him, but for los Canito. Undaunted, he thanks her again and leaves.

     In the jail, Davies gets sadistic pleasure out of beating Nepo... he asks again where Nepo got the silver.

     Alejandro is back, and hasn't been able to find Manuela. He looks at the property titles Ramona found, and tells her he is surprised: these have the seal of the Mexican government... the ones his father had were much older, and had the seal of a Spanish king. He places the papers in the box with his father's violin, and asks Ramona if she found record of her baptism. When she says no, he tells her that there is still one truth... he places his hand on her stomach... she is carrying his child and that his reason enough for his people to believe in her.

     In the roadside inn, Felipe is having supper and Memphis has come in, trying to sell the owners the earrings that Ramona gave him. The owner remembers that Ramona had come in with them, and accuses Memphis of robbing them. Memphis protests his innocence. When Felipe hears the innkeeper describe Ramona, he is instantly alert. He asks Memphis where he got the earrings, and then buys them from him.

     The next morning, Felipe arrives at the aldea. When Ramona opens the door and sees him, he picks her up and holds her close. She asks him if it is strange to see her dressed "como una india" but he tells her it looks natural. She takes his hand and pulls him into the house, asking why he is there. He tells her he came to see her, and to take care of some business with Alejandro.

     DR and Perpetua are in the dining room. Perpetua is worried to the point of tears over Bea's illness, saying that Bea admitted the handkerchief with bloodstains was the result of her coughing. They plan to send for Dr. Oviedo as soon as they can.

     Felipe makes himself comfortable on the cabin floor while Ramona insists on fixing him something to eat. He asks if she knew about Juan Canito, and she tells him she had talked to Margarita and Marta. He tells her that Green was looking for Alejandro, but he told him that Alejandro was dead. "I thought that was your idea"-Ramona kisses him on the cheek. "Did mother know that you came?" Felipe asks, but before he can get an answer, Alejandro walks in. He and Felipe embrace, and Alejandro says that Antonio and Jesús told him Felipe was there, and explained what happened to the titulos de propiedad. But he reassures Felipe that all is not lost.. Ramona found the others.

     In the Sheriff's office, he and his henchman are discussing their relative gains and losses. Nepo is moaning, and Green tells Douglass that they plan to leave him to die in a cabin outside of town.

     Felipe is still looking at the papers.. they look OK to him. Ramona says let's forget about all of this for a while: they have news for him... they're going to be parents. Alejandro pulls Ramona close, and Felipe's surprise shows in his face.

     En casa de los Coronado, Ruy and Analupe are arguing. She finally gets him to admit that he is working for Felipe, and when does, she tells him he would have been better off to take the money from Billy, it would have been less humiliating. She makes him so angry that he almost strikes her, but he stops and asks her forgiveness: he's only trying to take care of her and save their house. They hug.

     Ramona tells Felipe that he will be the baby's godfather. Carmen comes in, and tells Alejandro that Memphis is looking for him, and has brought something. Felipe tells Ramona that he saw Memphis the night before, and he gives her back the earrings. She hugs him, places them below the picture of Angus, and he asks who it is. She starts, but tells him it's simply someone she met whose story appealed to her. He frowns. "We never had secrets before"... she reminds him that he has never told her the name of the woman he truly loves. And their mother has secrets too... Felipe agrees, and they talk about the dead man buried beneath the tree. Felipe wonders if it was an old lover of their mothers, and Ramona reproaches him sharply.

     En la hacienda, DR sends EN for the doctor, and Bea comes in. She admits to DR that she has been hiding her illness.

     Ramona and Felipe are still talking... she wants to know if he will ever be able to truly love Bea. "I hope so". She tells him she wants him to find the same happiness she finds with Alejandro... a love so strong that nothing matters if they are together. Felipe says sometimes he thinks he'll never know what that feels like.

Capitulo 56

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     Doña Ramona listens as Ramona tells her everything that's happened. She tells Ramona not to cry, she did the right thing. She says she came to take her away from all of this, and she swears upon the memory of Angus that she'll do it. She doesn't care if she has to give away the hacienda and everything she owns, she won't leave Ramona with those criminals. She embraces Ramona to comfort her.

     Beatriz is snooping around in the study and comes across Felipe's diary. She looks at it, deciding if she wants to read it, but Margarita interrupts her, saying that Perpetua is waiting to have dinner with her. Beatriz leaves the diary without reading it.

     At the sheriff's office Doña Ramona and Ramona continue their conversation. Ramona tells her that without Alejandro, she doesn't have the will to live. Doña Ramona explains that she, too, once wanted to die for the man she loved, but Felipe came along and she was able to bear the pain. Doña Ramona wants Ramona to consider the child she's carrying. Ramona cries and says how painful it all is, and Doña Ramona concedes that yes, it's painful, but we all have the resources to deal with it...inside you, Ramona, is a strong woman. Ramona thanks her for coming to see her.

     Perpetua and Beatriz are eating, and Beatriz keeps looking at the portrait of Alonso Moreno. She asks Perpetua about him. Perpetua explains that Alonso was a distinguished general, etc. Beatriz wonders if it's strange that Ramona doesn't look like either Doña Ramona or Alonso. She keeps staring at the portrait.

     In the saloon Thomas and Douglas are drinking beer. Douglas decides to only drink a little, since he has to be fresh for tomorrow's trial. Thomas is suspicious that Green was thinking about freeing Ramona, and Douglas says that what Green did was reasonable. Green is not without motive; he's not exacly a "white dove." The rumor is that Green is actually Rex, a famous murderer from Texas. Doris watches the two men attentively.

     Doña Ramona and Felipe are at the Coronado's house eating dinner. She thanks Don Ruy for all of his help, first with Felipe and now with Ramona. She admits that her family doesn't deserve such kindness from them. Don Ruy says he has a bad memory for grudges, but he warns them that things could get difficult in court, everything is manipulated by Green and the jury is stacked with the worst people in Spurtown. Analupe exclaims that it's a good thing Ramona isn't an Indian. Doña Ramona looks uncomfortable and squirms in her seat. Don Ruy agrees with Analupe, but they need credible witnesses against Green. Doña Ramona says she might have found one.

     Ramona sits in the jail cell and holds Alejandro's cross pendant. Green comes over to the cell and she gets up. He says he's come to free her, but she distrusts his motives. He explains that she doesn't have to pay the crimes of an Indian. Ramona replies that Alejandro was sent to the gallows unjustly, and that he, Green, is despicable, as well as murderous, racist, cowardly, etc. She wonders what he really wants. To free you, Green replies. So you can shoot me in the back and say I was trying to escape? Ramona asks. Green says that isn't his intention. He could first take her to a cabin, a safe place, then afterward return her home (hint, hint).

     At the Coronado's house they discuss Nepo. They agree that his testimony will help, but they need others. Felipe says that Padre Sarria will testify since he was at the Yahi village. The problem is that they need Americans to help out, who would be useful to help convince the American jury. Analupe mentions that it's too bad Billy escaped, he could have helped. Doña Ramona wonders if they could offer money in exchange for a statement against the sheriff, as bad as the thought of it sounds--in essence, buying testimony against Green. Don Ruy says it might not be a bad idea. Analupe agrees to help.

     Ramona is angry at Green's proposition and violently pushes him away. She says she is not capable of giving the murderer of her husband any favors. She yells that she is innocent. Green warns her that the court will condemn her, she will not escape the gallows. He says neither your mother, your money, your brother, the lawyer, etc. have what I have--the town of Spurtown on my side. If you're so sure of that, Ramona asks, then why do you want to free me? Green smiles and says he likes her. He says that nobody would know what we did, then you would be able to leave and be free. Ramona is disgusted and says if it's a choice between Green and the gallows, she would choose the gallows! Ramona spits in his face. Green grabs her hair and angrily informs her that she's lost her chance...no woman rejects me! He throws her against the bars of the cell.

     The next morning Marta helps Doña Ramona get ready for the day ahead. Marta can't help thinking that the authorities want to hang Ramona. Doña Ramona says she's nervous, too. She wants to go talk to Don Ruy. Felipe knocks and Marta lets him in. He tells Doña Ramona that he came to an agreement with Analupe regarding witnesses. She's quietly spreading the word that they, the Morenos, are offering money for testimony against Green. They discuss how grateful they are to have the Coronados' help, Analupe and Don Ruy have been generous. Getting ready to leave, Doña Ramona says she needs to speak with Don Ruy. She asks Marta for some papers, and they all leave. Felipe wonders what the papers are, but Doña Ramona won't let him see.

     At the sheriff's office Green is all dressed up. He asks Tom about Ramona, and Tom replies that she won't eat. Green's whisky is gone, and he sends Tom to get some more.

     Analupe talks to Doris. She offers Doris one thousand dollars to testify against Green, Ramona's life depends on it. Doris admits that the money would allow her to leave Spurtown for a better life. She says that Green doesn't have many friends left; Merryl and Davis are dead. But Green does have Prescott, as well as Thomas. Analupe hurries to leave and Doris sees Tom. She first warns Analupe that Tom should not see them together, then she realizes that Tom is broke and might be easily tempted. She greets him sweetly.

     Doña Ramona and Felipe are at the Coronado house. Doña Ramona wants to talk to Don Ruy in private, and Felipe says if it's about Ramona, he would like to listen. But Felipe agrees to leave and goes to the sheriff's office. Don Ruy wonders what Doña Ramona wants to tell him. She explains that Ramona is the daughter of Angus and Tegua. Don Ruy is forst shocked, but admits that some of what she's saying is not a secret to him, he knew about Angus' relationship with an India, but he didn't know about Angus' death at the hacienda, etc. Doña Ramona is concerned about the trial and the effect of having the truth come out in public. Ruy agrees, saying that Ramona would not have a lawyer or a fair trial if everyone knew she was an Indian, so he will be careful to keep Ramona quiet during the trial. Doña Ramona says that even though Ramona is not her real daughter, she has grown to love her as a daughter.

     There is a knock on the door and it's Padre Sarria. Don Ruy and Doña Ramona greet him. Padre Sarria wants to speak with Doña Ramona alone, but Doña Ramona says that she trusts Don Ruy and Padre Sarria can speak to him, too. Padre Sarria says that before he died, Alejandro had asked him to avoid telling everyone about Ramona's origin (to protect her). Don Ruy tells Padre Sarria they had just been discussing the matter. It's agreed that everyone will keep silent about Ramona's paternity. Padre Sarria then gives Doña Ramona the photo of Angus that he found in the wreckage of the Yahi village. Doña Ramona thanks him.

     Felipe visits Ramona in jail and tries to reassure her. Ramona pledges to be strong and not to give up, she will show everyone the dignity of her race. Felipe replies yes, you are a good Mexican and you will do honor to the Moreno-Gonzaga name. (FYI: Felipe still doesn't know that Ramona is not Doña Ramona's daughter. He still thinks she's Mexican.) Felipe then tells her that if she's not acquitted, he's assembled a group of men to use force if necessary. Ramona smiles through her tears. She says she will be freed; she is neither a criminal nor coward. And if she's not acquitted, she will die with dignity.

     At the hacienda Beatriz and Perpetua are eating. Beatriz wonders if Ramona will really be hanged. Perpetua replies that the Indian (Alejandro) would be, because redskins don't have the opportunity of a fair defense. But Ramona is a Moreno-Gonzaga and has her family behind her. So Ramona would be a widow and would return here, to the hacienda. Beatriz speculates that then Felipe would no longer be alone. Ramona has always been a friend and companion to him. Perpetua hopes that the "muchachita" will not come home.

     In the courtroom, the judge calls order and states the business of the trial: Ramona Moreno-Gonzaga is charged with murdering Zachariah Smith, aka Colorado. The judge then lets Douglas begin: The Mexican (Ramona) murdered in cold blood, robbed horses, and was an accomplice to the Yahis and obstructed justice (trying to protect Alejandro). Douglas says that like the fate of the redskin, he wants he law to fall upon her. (FYI: Betty, Prescott, and the smart-aleck hotel clerk are all on the jury.)

     Fernando has arrived home unexpectedly early and Polita is surprised to see him. He wants to know where Don Ruy and Analupe are, and Polita waffles. Fernando wants details but Polita is afraid to tell him about the recent events. Polita admits they went to court, and Fernando wants to know why. She just looks at him with a scared look on her face.

     Thomas gives his testimony to the court. He says he doesn't know what prompted Ramona to go off and live with the redskins, but she has learned to be as ferocious as them. He recounts seeing Ramona discharge all of her bullets into Colorado's body in the cave, and her face was painted like a savage. So the correct thing to do, he says, is to send her to the gallows...they have resisted the new laws of the American Union. (Murmurs in the courtroom...the judge calls order.) Don Ruy objects, saying that Thomas isn't giving a testimony, he's just trying to appeal to the jury. The judge agrees. Thomas is finished and leaves the stand.

     At the Coronado house Fernando is trying to pry information out of a scared Polita. Why are my father and Analupe in court? Polita asks why he doesn't just wait until they get back, and he can ask them directly. Fernando decides to go to the courthouse himself and Polita is terrified when he leaves in an angry huff.

     Green gives his testimony. He tells the citizens of Spurtown that he doesn't lie. He says that one of the Yahis (Pepe) stole a horse. So he pursued the thief to his village, and as is done with horse thieves, he was hung. Then Green tells about how Alejandro was on a roof and shot Merryl dead with an arrow and escaped. So he (Green) arrested the chief (Don Pablo) and put him in jail. (There is a flashback showing what happened.) Then Alejandro came to Spurtown to try to rescue him, and Green broke up the rescue attempt. Ramona stands up and wonders why Green doesn't tell everyone what also happened--that he, Green, killed Don Pablo in cold blood? (More murmurs, and the judge calls order.) Don Ruy advises Ramona to calm down, she'll get her turn. Green continues his testimony: So I put Alejandro in jail but he managed to escape. Ramona exclaims that Green is lying and says that Alejandro told her that some men were trying to lynch him. Don Ruy again asks her to calm down. Ramona says she can't; they are leaving out facts to have the testimony come out in their favor. What did you expect of these criminals? Don Ruy asks her.

     In the hacienda garden Beatriz consoles Delgadina about her lost frog; if it doesn't turn up she can adopt another one. Delgadina says it's wouldn't be the same. Perpetua impatiently tells Delgadina that they're all the same. Beatriz promises to help her find the frog later on. Beatriz gives her some candy and Perpetua tells her in an annoyed voice, "What do you say?" Delgadina timidly says thank you and leaves. Beatriz is upset that Perpetua is not very nice to Delgadina--the poor child is an orphan. Perpetua says that Marta treats Delgadina like her daughter but gives in and says that since it bothers her so much, she'll be nicer to Delgadina. Beatriz says she heard that Ramona is not Doña Ramona's daughter. Perpetua is shocked.

     In the courtroom Green continues his testimony: I heard reports that Alejandro had gone to the Moreno hacienda and the family was harboring the criminal. The Morenos led us to believe that Alejandro was dead, that they had killed him when he tried to steal the defendant (Ramona), the daughter of the hacienda owner. So, the Morenos are also accomplices. Don Ruy objects, saying that the trial is about Ramona, not about her family. This time the judge doesn't agree with Don Ruy and overrules the objection.

     Back at the hacienda, Perpetua cannot believe that Ramona is an Indian. She tells Beatriz the notion is absurd, and a maid like Margarita can't be trusted. Beatriz suggests that perhaps it's the secret so jealously kept around the hacienda. Perpetua concedes it could be true, but she still doesn't believe the gossip of servants. Beatriz replies, if Ramona really is a Yahi, she could be condemned to death. Perpetua thinks the situation through and says something about her brother (Felipe). Beatriz says, what about her brother? What? Nothing, Perpetua says. Beatriz still wonders what Perpetua was going to say about Ramona's brother, but Perpetua decides to stay silent.

     Green is still testifying: Later we knew that Alejandro wasn't dead but was at his village. I gathered together a group of volunteers. At this point Douglas decides to say something and says we (Americans, that is) know that the savages weren't going to hand over the fugutive and comply with the law, they began to kill our people. Padre Sarria yells, he's lying! The sheriff's men appeared in a surprise attack! The judge calls for silence and warns everyone to keep quiet or they'll be kicked out of the courtroom. All of a sudden Fernando is there, surprised to see Ramona sitting with Don Ruy. Green goes on and talks about the Yahis being like wild animals, etc. He says that his group was losing a lot of men to the Yahis, but at least he didn't kill Alejandro right there and instead brought him alive to Spurtown. We respected the laws, Green says.

     Fernando asks Analupe what's going on. She asks him to go outside with her so she can explain everything. Meanwhile Douglas tells the court that the Mexicans and redskins have not accepted that California is now owned by the United States. Green is an exemplary man and has earned the trust of Spurtown. He embodies the ideals of the American Union. We cannot doubt his testimony. (I think I'm going to throw up!)

     Cliffhanger: Ruy stands up and objects, saying that Douglas is simply trying to manipulate the jury. He shouldn't be giving speeches about the supposed goodness of Green. The judge agrees and sustains the objection. He tells Douglas to stick to the facts of the case. Finally Green is done testifying and gets down from the witness stand. As he walks back to sit down he gives her a threatening look. Then the judge calls Ramona to the witness stand. She stands up.

Capitulo 58

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     Thomas shows Green the papers they stole from Don Ruy. They are happy when they see it is Ramona's baptism certificate, showing her to be the daughter of an India.

     Felipe tells Dona Ramona about Don Ruy being mugged. She's devastated upon learning that the papers were stolen. Felipe, of course, doesn't understand and Dona Ramona covers up: I brought her baptism certificate to prove she's not an Indian (a lie), she may get judged as such since she was married to Alejandro.

     At home Don Ruy is in pain. Fernando is shocked to see him this way and they discuss Ramona. Don Ruy is all ready to defend his actions as being Ramona's attorney, but Fernando says it's okay, I understand. At first I was upset but I'm very proud of you, Dad.

     Ramona is in her jail cell. She talks to her baby, promising that he/she will have the opportunity to be born and grow up.

     The next morning, Don Ruy and Dona Ramona talk before court reconvenes. He tells her about the mugging, and Dona Ramona is worried sick that whoever stole the papers, the truth will come out that Ramona is an Indian.

     The trial continues but Don Ruy doesn't get very far: Douglas says that Ramona committed perjury. She said she was Mexican but we now have her baptism records, which show her to be the daughter of an Irishman and an India.

     In the audience Felipe is confused but Dona Ramona says it's the truth. Padre Sarria recalls Ramona looking for the documents in his office but she couldn't find them. That's because I had them, Dona Ramona says. Ramona asks Don Ruy how they got the documents, and Don Ruy tells her that he was mugged the previous night, they must have been stolen from him. Meanwhile Green and Thomas are happy at this turn of events.

     The judge reads the documents and asks Ramona if it's true, and Ramona admits yes, I'm the daughter of Angus O'Phail and Tegua the India. Felipe is still confused and wants an explanation, but at this point Dona Ramona says nothing.

     At the hacienda Norteno is looking for Margarita. Perpetua explains that she is helping Beatriz take a bath, is it important? Norteno says that the peones who went to Spurtown with Felipe have arrived back at the hacienda and they've brought something--Alejandro's body. Perpetua is shocked.

     Ramona is explaining about her real parents: I promised my husband (Alejandro) that I would maintain my identity as a Mexican to save our baby. But I am proud of who I am, etc. Felipe doesn't know what to do or say. He again asks Dona Ramona what's going on, but she says, now is not the time or place for explanations.

     Douglas then says, Ramona has lied to the court, she's a farce, let's throw the book at her, and also begin proceedings against the Morenos. All of these Mexicans are liars, and they want to make fun of the law.

     Don Ruy explains that Ramona may have been born from an India, but her true mother is Dona Ramona. He asks that Dona Ramona be able to testify and tell the court the story of how Ramona came to live with her, etc. Douglas doesn't agree and feels that Ramona has lied, so why should her side be able to explain anything? In the end the judge decides that Dona Ramona can testify. As she's being sworn in, Felipe says, "Then Ramona is not my sister."

     Dona Ramona begins to tell the story of the dark and stormy night when Angus O'Phail arrived at the hacienda. It was the year 1847. Douglas cuts in and informs the court about Irish-Americans who fought in the Mexican-American War, but some of the Irish switched sides. Douglas says he's surprised Angus even survived, because almost all of the Irish deserters were executed as traitors. He goes on and says, Ramona is the daughter of a traitor! Don Ruy objects, saying that now we're going to judge her father? The judge agrees with Don Ruy and sustains the objection.

     Felipe asks Marta if she knew all of this and she says yes. Don Ruy was only recently informed. Felipe is furious that he was never told anything. Marta calms him down.

     Beatriz is taking her bath and Margarita is helping her. Perpetua comes in and tells them that Alejandro's body has arrived at the hacienda.

     Dona Ramona continues her testimony: After giving me his daughter, Angus died and he was buried on my property. I raised Ramona as my daughter, with my faith and customs, just like her father had asked of me. I was the only mother she knew.

     Margarita is crying in the kitchen. She tells Norteno that she just knows it was the malvados who killed Alejandro, just like they killed her father.

     Dona Ramona says that Marta Canito, who is here in court today, witnessed everything that night. No other witnesses are alive. The judge asks Ramona if she agrees with her mother's testimony and Ramona says yes. She saw Angus' skeleton herself, and Matea told her about Tegua.

     Dona Ramona goes on and Douglas makes a point of telling the court that she, such a respectable lady, had a lover. She says that Angus was never her lover. I never cheated on Felipe's father! She raised Ramona as her own, as she promised Angus. Then Dona Ramona tells the court that in the beginning she was disgusted that Angus had an Indian daughter, but now she loves Ramona as if she were her real daughter, and she doesn't want Ramona to be condemned unjustly.

     In Beatriz' room Perpetua is none too happy to have Alejandro's corpse on the property. She won't be able to sleep! Beatriz can's stand her aunt anymore and lets Perpetua have it: Don't you understand how serious this situation is? Ramona might die! She loved Alejandro with all of her heart. Can't you have some compassion? A frustrated Perpetua acts in agreement and suggests they pray the rosary for her (Ramona).

     In court, Douglas asks that the trial be suspended right now: Ramona killed an American, she's the daughter of an India, the Mexicans have lied...this is a circus, and Ramona should be sentenced right now. The judge tells Douglas not to order him around, I'm the judge here. Douglas apologizes but asks that Ramona be punished.

Episode #62

     Perp tells Bea if she weren't ill she'd take her away from the hacienda immediately. The Morenos have too many secrets. Bea has told Perp that Ramona killed a man. Perp doesn't quite believe it was in her own defense. They are going to forgive Ramona everything. What kind of relationship could DR have had with Angus O'Phaill for her to take his daughter? I knew she was hiding something sinful from her past. You can feel satan breathing from every corner of this house. Finally Bea has had enough. She tells Perp that her health is ruined, why doesn't she let her live her last days in peace? Perp stares with her mouth open.

     While stabbing a watermelon with a knife, Manuela says she regrets running away. She should have died with her people. Now she's alone. Ramona says she can stay at the hacienda. She promises to protect her. Let's forget our grudges. Destiny has decided that only we survived. Us and Alej's baby that I'm carrying. Alej's baby repeats Manuela while looking at Ramona's stomach. At least we'll have Alej's memory in my baby. Felipe enters and is introduced to Manuela.

     Marg with DR. DR wants to know how she found out that Ramona was not Gen. Moreno's daughter. Did Marta or Felipe tell you? No. She finally tells her that she accidentally overheard DR talking with Padre Salvatierra. She wasn't eavesdropping, you understand. Of course you immediately ran to tell Ramona. Oh no, I waited quite a long time. You should thank God that I'm old and tired and that that info no longer has any importance. Otherwise, in another time.... You would have had my tongue. Exactly, plus you would have prejudiced your parents. I would have had to fire them. I know what I did was wrong, but it was easy for me to tell Ramona when I found out that she was going to run away with Alej. I didn't think she would return. DR decides not to do anything to Marg. She appreciates those who value her children. Marg sighs with relief and thanks DR.

     Felipe says that DR agrees to have Manuela stay. Manuela agrees, but only temporarily. Felipe asks after her burns. If you need anything ask Marg or EN. Ramona says she can ask her too. Remember I'm a Yahi like you. Ramona and Felipe leave. Manuela picks up and throws the watermelon she was stabbing earlier. She calls Ramona a "maldita lechusa blanca". She picks up the knife and starts stabbing a log by the fire.

     At the Coronado's house Ruy tells Fernando and Analupe that he's certain that Green will be convicted. He might not be hanged because he's an American, but probably will get a life sentence. Possibly he'll be sent to the prison in Sacramento. Analupe says the murder of that little girl not even God would forgive. After Mr. McQueen's (father) testimony the last of Green's supporters changed their minds. Remember that the testimony is thanks to Billy. Enough already, it's Billy this, Billy that. Papa what does Billy have to do for you to accept him? He's trying to be a good person. Forget it says Fer. I made enough money in San Diego for your dowry and now you can marry well. You don't have to marry a killer. Billy and I love each other. She leaves. Fer wants to marry her off soon. Ruy thinks it wouldn't be so bad if Analupe and Billy were novios. A gringo?! He seems like a good guy. If DR can accept an indian baby, why can't we accept someone who's trying to prove himself. Fer is surprised.

     Ramona goes to DR's bedroom to thank her for letting Manuela stay. DR wants to know about Manuela. She's Matea's daughter. The one who knew your real mother? You're my real mother and I thank divine providence for bringing me to this house otherwise I might not have survived. They get back to Manuela. Even though Matea was a witch she had many good qualities. And Manuela? She was a bit jealous of me. You're rival? Not really because Alej never loved her. Fine, she can stay, but we should keep an eye on her. DR doesn't want anything to aggravate Ramona. Her baby needs to be born healthy. She's already been through enough. They hug.

     In bed, Felipe is writing in his diary. I know Ramona can never be mine, but that's not important. Finally I've understood that true love is wishing the best for the one you love. Thanks to God for saving her.

     At the fire, Manuela is wearing face paint and is calling on the spirits for Ramona's death.

     Next morning at the breakfast table Bea wonders where the Moreno's are. Perp snidely says that they were apparently up early and now are out. They don't pay us any attention. Bea says that they just got back and naturally have lots to do. Everything here is anti-natural. Perp says she knows Bea will recover and she doesn't want her to marry Felipe. Enough with the insinuations. If you know something tell me. What has Felipe done to you? Maybe if you tell me your reasons I won't go through with the marriage. She begins to cough so Perp backs off. You know something and the reason you won't tell me is because I'm going to die. Bea storms off with Perp trailing her.

     DR takes flowers to Angus at the tree. She's at peace now. She doesn't have to hide that he was the love of her life. Also, she's over the hate she had for Ramona's indian blood.

     Ramona takes flowers to Alej's grave. "Alejandro, my love, it's a blessing that you're here and I can visit you." I've been thinking of you all the time. She remembers all the times they were together. I'll never forget you. She weeps as Manuela watches from behind a bush.

     Bea tells Perp that the only thing that can separate them is if Perp tries to come between her and Felipe. She loves Felipe and that's reason enough for Perp to stop insinuating things about him. DR interrupts to say that Cesar's carriage is close by.

     Ruy makes his closing statement at Green's trial. They've heard testimony from Nepo, Tom and Abraham McQueen and Dooglas turned himself in and accepted his part in the crimes. Green is a terrible and bloodthirsty criminal. Do you think he can be rehabilitated? He has no soul. He can't feel any remorse. Do you feel remorse Mr. Green? I told you to leave me alone is Green's reply. He stands and says I know you expect me to beg for forgiveness to save my skin, but I won't. I'm not a coward nor a hypocrite. He wanted to get rid of the indians, mexicans, chinese, etc. He criticizes them for not supporting him in his dream of keeping the country white, anglo-saxon and protestant.

     Ramona at the arroyo with Marg. She remembers the night when she and Alej were supposed to meet and run away together. La luna llena. I thought he didn't love me. Little did I know then that he would love me until his death. Marg asks her not to remember. Ramona asks Marg to leave. Ramona sits and Alej's spirit (?) comes up from behind Ramona. They kiss. He says he'll always love her. And she he. He's gone. She asks God why he had to take Alej.

     Cesar explains to DR that at first the doctor didn't want to come, but then changed his mind. You know what's it's like to see your children suffer. Hopefully God will have pity on us like he did with Ramona. The doctor was not encouraged when heard of Bea's symptoms. Cesar is quite anguished. DR hands him some tea. She wants to tell him some news.

     The doctor is checking over Bea.

     Cesar thinks DR wants to break the engagement because of Bea's illness. She starts to tell him about Ramona.

     Back at the arroyo Ramona tells Marg maybe it wasn't a such a good idea to come here. It's filled with so many memories that make her sad. Marg tells her to try to think of other things. Ramona says she saw Alej. When you miss the person you love you see them everywhere. You're capable of imagining that they're with you body and soul.

     The verdict is in and Green is found guilty of first degree murder, rape of a minor, being an impostor, abuse of power, illicit association with the "klan", massacre of the Yahi indians and hiding the gov't notices for the registration of the land titles. He's sentenced to life in prison at Sacramento. Green protests, I'm an american! I'll appeal! Dr. Thomas is declared an accomplice and there's an award offered for his capture. Dooglas is left free because he turned himself in. Prescott has to pay a fine. Court is adjourned. Green yells that Dooglas and Prescott are as guilty as he is. He swears revenge on the town. Doris congratulates Ruy. Ruy invites Doris and Billy to dinner at his house.

     DR wanted to tell Cesar about Ramona so he could break the engagement if he wanted. Perp bursts in crying, with the doctor, Ramona and Felipe after her. Bea's dying cries Perp. The doc believes it's TB and wants to leave for Colorado in the morning. Felipe runs to Bea's room, but the doc warns him not to say anything to her. Is there any chance of recovery? TB is almost always incurable. Ramona tells Cesar how sorry she is, he thanks her. Perp wants to know why God is punishing them and not those who deserve it. She looks straight at Ramona.

     Bea tells Felipe that she knows she's dying. Your face says it all. You're mistaken, I'm just scared. In Colorado they can cure you. Thanks, but all my symptoms are indications of what killed my mother. You'll get well and if you have to stay a long while in Colorado I'll come visit you. Thanks for being so sweet and tender, but it's time for us to say good-bye. Fel kisses her hand and calls her "mi querida Beatriz" and weeps with his head on her lap.

     Perp asks the doc why this is happening to Bea. She's always been good, a saint. Cesar tells her to be quiet. She's making him nervous. DR asks Ramona to take the doc to the dining room for refreshments. After they leave Perp continues. DR tells Perp she's not helping the situation with her crying. Is it better to keep secrets, spits out Perp? Cesar tells her to shut up again, that DR is right. Perp calls DR a liar. Ramona comes back into the room. She's lied to us, Ramona is not her daughter. She's an indian. DR is a hypocrite. She has a shameful past. She was the lover of an irishman. "Sepulcro blanqueado" (this is what the cc says, but I don't know what it means.) DR slaps her. Ramona has a pained look on her face.

Capitulo 64

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     Billy is at the Coronado's house and has just told them that Jack Green escaped. Fernando mentions that he might go after the Morenos.

     Green has taken Thomas to an abandoned cabin. Green wonders if he shouldn't try to remove the bullet, but Thomas reminds him that he's not a doctor and he feels that the bullet is close to his heart. Thomas wants Green to shoot him and put him out of his misery.

     Manuela continues to stab the makeshift voodoo doll with thorns, and has to hide her activity when Doña Ramona visits her. Doña Ramona is suspicious and asks Manuela about the fire. Manuela explains that she was speaking with the spirits (she doesn't tell her what she's speaking to them about, of course!) and Doña Ramona explains that on her property there's only one spirit, the Holy Spirit. Manuela says she and her mother were not Christians. Doña Ramona lets her know that if she wants to stay she will have to adopt their customs. She will also have to assist Margarita and Marta in their tasks. After she leaves, Doña Ramona tells Marta that she doesn't trust Manuela.

     In the cabin Thomas begs Green to just shoot him and get it over with. I don't want to finish my life in the hands of Billy, the traitor. Green takes a gun in his hand and points towards his friend Thomas.

     In Ramona's room Felipe and Ramona are talking. She has noticed that he is sad over Beatriz' departure, but there's something else--like he's without hope. He sort of admits it, and she wants to know who it is--this lost love of his. He wonders if she can't already guess, but of course Ramona has no clue.

     Green tells Thomas he can't shoot him, let's find a doctor. Thomas warns him that it's not practical; they've already left traces of blood that can be followed.

     Felipe sits on Ramona's bed. She wants him to reveal his secret, and tells him the only reason she didn't tell him about her paternity before was because she made a promise to Doña Ramona. She pressures him to tell her. He says that he never knew what love was until "she" arrived. He closes his eyes and there's a flashback: Ramona is getting out of the carriage when she arrived at the hacienda after leaving the convent. Back in the present Felipe explains that "she" fell in love with another man. That happened here, at the hacienda? Ramona asks. Yes, Felipe says. Who was it? Right then Doña Ramona comes into the room.

     Thomas still wants Green to shoot him, but first makes Green promise to seek vengenace on Billy and the Morenos. Green agrees, but says he'll lay low in Oregon for a while until everyone has forgotten about him. He ends up shooting Thomas, and embraces his dead friend's body, crying.

     In Ramona's room Ramona asks Doña Ramona about her visit with Manuela. Doña Ramona says she needs an activity. Ramona agrees, and tells her that she also knows a lot about native remedies. Doña Ramona and Felipe decide to let her rest, but Ramona wants Felipe to stay so they can finish their "conversation." Felipe declines and says he's probably said too much already.

     Billy and his men have made it to the cabin and find Thomas' body. Billy tells the men to hurry, Green can't be too far away.

     Months later...

     Margarita and Norteño get married. Green has returned to the area. Analupe and Billy continue their courtship. Ramona is far along in her pregnancy.

     Manuela is still at the hacienda and continues her stabbing of the doll. While she's stabbing and calling to the spirits, Ramona and Felipe are visiting Alejandro's tomb and she feels pain.

     In Colorado Beatriz writes a letter to Felipe, saying how much she misses him. The letter arrives at the hacienda and Felipe reads it. He explains to Ramona and Doña Ramona that Beatriz needs him. He leaves the next morning for Colorado.

     Felipe arrives in Colorado and tells Beatriz that she's looking a lot better. He explains what's been going on: the esquila, a drought, Ramona's health, the uncertainty of Green's whereabouts. Beatriz tells him how important he is to his mother and especially Ramona. Right then Perpetua comes in with roses and is not pleased to see Felipe there. She coldly says she doesn't want to interrupt; she just wanted to leave these roses that the doctor has sent her (hint, hint).

     At the hacienda Ramona and Doña Ramona are in the kitchen. Ramona uses the opportunity to say that in a way, she's almost envious of Beatriz (because Felipe is there). Doña Ramona wonders if he didn't go up there to say goodbye to her, because they haven't heard really any news about her health.

     In Colorado Don Cesar is glad that Beatriz seems to be getting better. He looks forward to going back to the finca. The conversation turns to Dr. Brown, who Beatriz credits for her ongoing recovery. Felipe wonders if it's the same doctor who came to the hacienda, and Beatriz says yes. Don Cesar says how he sends her flowers. Beatriz is uncomfortable with her dad saying this. Felipe says that perhaps he can now go home and make wedding preparations. Beatriz seems pleased.

     At the hacienda Doña Ramona and Ramona are sewing. Doña Ramona suggests that Ramona should think about remarrying. Ramona says it won't happen, because she doesn't want to, and also, who would want an India? Doña Ramona hadn't thought of this and is quiet. Ramona says it's enough to have her child, and her and Felipe. Ramona asks Doña Ramona if Felipe had another girlfriend besides Beatriz. Doña Ramona looks surprised. Doña Ramona says that she does know, but she promised Felipe she would never tell. Ramona puts her hand into the sewing basket and pulls it out suddenly, saying she's been stung by something. Doña Ramona empties the basket and it's a scorpion. She calls for the servants.

     Meanwhile, in her room Manuela takes a scorpion and lets it crawl around on her hand, asking the spirits to poison Ramona's blood.

     Marta tries to suck the venom out of Ramona's hand. Doña Ramona runs out and has Margarita send Norteño or Marcos to go get Dr. Oviedo. Inside, Ramona says her hand is going numb. Then Doña Ramona decides to ask Manuela for a native remedy. She goes outside and bangs on Manuela's door. When Manuela answers, Doña Ramona is suspicious about her being all closed up like that, but there's no time for questions, Ramona has been stung by a scorpion. She asks Manuela about an herbal remedy. Manuela says she does know, although the venom can be fatal. She goes to get some herbs together and Doña Ramona runs back to the house. Manuela looks happy.

     In Colorado Beatriz is in bed and Perpetua is there. Felipe and Don Cesar left to go eat. Perpetua is glad that Felipe is not there and Beatriz says to get used to it, we confirmed our engagement. Perpetua prefers Dr. Brown and wonders why Beatriz wants Felipe when Dr. Brown is so good to her. Right then Dr. Brown comes in.

     Ramona is in bed, breathing with difficulty. Manuela and Margarita come in. Manuela says that with the potion she has, her mother used it to cure Yahis in the village. Ramona says she can't drink it, but Manuela says she'll die if she doesn't drink it. Ramona sips a tiny bit.

     In Colorado Perpetua is kissing up to Dr. Brown and comments on the roses he sends to Beatriz. Dr. Brown says she's his best patient, and collects his things to continue his rounds. When he leaves Beatriz is annoyed because Perrpetua is making her motives so obvious. Beatriz reminds her that she's engaged to Felipe, and Perpetua reminds her yes, but you're not married.

     In the study Doña Ramona is furious. Dr. Oviedo has arrived but he doesn't want to treat Ramona. He says, I was in Rosarito and they are saying there that Ramona is not your daughter, she's a redskin. Doña Ramona reminds him that Ramona is a human being! Her life is in danger and she's pregnant. Shame on you for not helping her. He says he's sorry and gets ready to leave. Doña Ramona stops him and says that if he doesn't help her daughter, he won't leave the hacienda alive! Dr. Oviedo agrees to help, this one time. He's already there, anyway.

     Ramona is having a bad time of it, and Marta wonders if the potion she's using is correct for a scorpion sting. Manuela says yes. Dr. Oviedo walks in with Doña Ramona. He wonders what the potion is, and it turns out that the plant she used isn't for a scorpion sting, it will instead make a person delirious. Manuela acts innocent and says her mother always used it, etc. Doña Ramona asks her to leave so the doctor can treat Ramona. He says he'll have to bleed her, and Doña Ramona is concerned if bleeding will harm the baby. Perhaps, says Dr. Oviedo, but we have to get the poison out.

     Margarita and Manuela go into the kitchen. Delgadina is there and Manuela says something to her (?) Manuela says if she had been allowed to continue with the herbal potion, she would have been able to save Ramona and her child. Delgadina continues to be frightened of Manuela. She thinks Manuela is bad.

     Cliffhanger: In Ramona's room Margarita is trying to give Ramona spoonfuls of Western-style medicine prescribed by Dr. Oviedo, but Ramona is having a hard time taking it and says she's worried about her baby. Margarita tells her that Manuela says her remedy will work. Ramona cries and laments the fact that Felipe is so far away.

Episode 67

     Padre Sarria asks DR for permission for Manuela to see Ramona's baby. DR agrees because if things (racism) are to change one must lead by example.

     Jack Green has caught up with Fernando's carriage. The driver is tied up and on the ground. He's tied Fer to a carriage wheel. He goes though his pockets and takes his watch and money. He finds one of Analupe's wedding announcements. He doesn't know why Billy would want to marry Analupe and not someone of his own race. Fer tells Green he disgusts him and for his trouble gets whacked in the head with a pistol. Green says the Mexicans are inferior and one day will have to leave California. Green points the pistol at Fer's head and intends to shoot. However, from out of nowhere a shot rings out and Green is wounded in the leg. He runs to his horse and rides away; out of the trees comes Nepo with gun (just one) blazing. Green gets away. Nepo says you got a away this time, but you won't get far. There went my $5000 reward.

     DR tells Ramona that Manuela is waiting to see the baby. Ramona agrees and DR is surprised. Manuela has a right to see they baby, after all she loved Alejandro too. (so?!) Ramona thinks maybe the baby will help Manuela let go of her grudge. DR doesn't look too convinced. DR lets Manuela into the bedroom and gives her a look that says don't pull any crap and leaves the bedroom. The baby looks like Alejandro, hopefully he will inherit his bravery says Manuela. At this Ramona has a worried or perplexed look on her face.

     Nepo can't believe that the $5000 has just slipped through his hands. Fer says that he doesn't have that much money, but when Nepo goes to Spurtown again he should stop at the house so he can repay him for saving his life. He'll be sure to do it. Nepo not only wants the reward money, but he wants revenge. Fer says that Green doesn't deserve to live. They go their separate ways.

     Felipe writes in his diary that only God knows how he felt when he kissed Ramona. He remembers it day and night and will remember it for the rest of his life. The memory of that kiss will be his happiness.

     Don Cesar doesn't know what the rush is in returning to the Moreno's hacienda. If Felipe has waited this long what's one more day. Perpetua agrees with him. Dr. Brown has said that Beatriz can leave and she wants to see Felipe as soon as possible. Cesar says it must be true love and agrees to leave.

     It's night now. As Ramona sleeps Manuela holds the baby and tells him his name is Alejandro de Asis and he will grow up to avenge the Yahis' deaths. She's going to teach him many things and will ask the spirits to give him powers. Ramona awakens and wants to know what she said. She asks Manuela for the baby, but Manuela doesn't give him to her. Felipe comes in and takes the baby from Manuela. He says the baby looks like an angel and as a baptism present is going to give him a foal and when he's old enough he'll teach him to ride. Generally, Felipe is drooling over the baby. Manuela clears her throat as if to say that Felipe is interrupting. He apologizes to her and tells her she can leave that Marta is going to stay with Ramona. Manuela says she can do it, but Felipe says that DR has decided otherwise. He leaves to get Marta. Ramona says that her brother will be a good father to Alejandrito. Manuela says he's not your brother. It's as if we were. No, he's in love with you. Ramona is shocked. She's seen the passion in his eyes. Ramona is upset and Manuela likes it. She leaves with a smile on her face. Ramona wonders if the woman who Felipe has been suffering over is herself.

     Marta asks why Ramona is preoccupied. Ramona says someone has told her something that has upset her. It must've been Manuela she can't be trusted. Delgadina is afraid of her and will run away as soon as she sees her. Ramona asks Marta if she, Ramona, is the woman that Felipe fell in love with. Marta says she knows nothing and she should ask Felipe. She's asked him many times and he won't ever tell her. Sorry then you're just going to have to wonder.

     Alej jr. is baptized. Ramona hopes he does honor to his father's memory. DR hopes he inherits the many good qualities that Angus had and gives him a St. Patrick medal, the patron saint of Ireland, to protect him. Felipe announces that they will have company, the Echagues. Ramona says that Bea will be excited to see him. We'll have two things to celebrate today the baby's baptism and my engagement to Bea.

     At home Fer has told the Coronado's about Green. Fer is such a good brother that after he was assaulted by Green he continued on to San Diego to bring Analupe her wedding shoes. Don Ruy is surprised that Nepo is the one who saved Fer. Ruy leaves to tell Billy about Green. Analupe asks how it went with Ramona. She had a baby boy. Fer is not the one for Ramona. Analupe says she'll never get over Alejandro. Who knows, says Fer, but it won't be me.

     At the sheriff's office Ruy warns Billy about Green. They all have to be careful. Ruy is going to send the Moreno's a telegram. Billy hopes he finds him first so he can kill him. Ruy says that isn't very christian of him, but agrees. Billy is going to track him. Ruy tells him to be careful there's a wedding pending.

     Out somewhere Green removes the bullet from his leg and then passes out.

     Back at the hacienda Ramona leaves the living room to put the baby to bed. DR asks Marta to take care of the kitchen. They have to take care of the Echauges. Even though Perp is not my favorite it looks like we're gonna be related. Marta is surprised that Bea is cured. She thought TB was incurable. Apparently she didn't have TB, they'll tell us all about it. Marta thinks that Felipe shouldn't marry. DR agrees, but if he doesn't marry Bea he'll end up alone. Marta says Ramona thinks she may be the one who Felipe fell in love with. How did she find out? Manuela told her.

     In Ramona's bedroom Manuela is wearing face paint and wants to perform a ceremony to thank the spirits for Ramona's good fortune and to protect the baby. Ramona doesn't think it's a good idea, she looks nervous and Manuela is pleased by this.

     Looking out the window Marta announces that the Echauges have arrived. How did Manuela figure it out? It's obvious, but Ramona just didn't see it. This could cause trouble between my children. They live under the same roof and Ramona is not going to feel comfortable living with Felipe if she finds out about his feelings. Bea and Perp arrive, but Cesar took the train to Santa Barbara. Felipe is taking care of the baptism festivities. Perp starts in with her snide remarks. He must be so happy with the arrival of his nephew even though he isn't really his nephew.

     Manuela is performing a ceremony with the baby. She wraps a amulet around his wrist. Ramona isn't comfortable with it. Manuela puts blue paint on the the baby's face, chest, feet and hands. Finally, Ramona pushes her away and says she doesn't believe in Manuela's spirits. The baby has been baptized and that's enough. Manuela says Ramona acts like a white person and not a Yahi. Ramona and her baby will come to misfortune. Manuela leaves. Ramona wipes off the paint and tells Alej jr that his father and St. Patrick will take care of him. She leaves him in his bed, makes the sign of the cross over him and leaves him alone. After she leaves Manuela sneaks back into the bedroom. She tells him that she'll protect him and turn him into a real Yahi. His weapons will be the bow and arrow and his clothes will be made of skin/hide and he'll avenge the Yahis. She leaves with him.

     Ramona and Bea are pleased to see each other. We have God to thank. Not only God, in Bea's case. Dr. Brown was very attentive to Bea says Perp. Padre Sarria enters with Felipe. Fel kisses Bea's hand.

     Manuela leaves her room running with the baby. Delgadina sees her.

     In the kitchen the preparations are in full swing for the dinner. Norteño is getting in the way. Three old ladies (Sofia, Marta, Marg) are too much he says so he grabs some food and leaves. Delgadina rushes in to tell Marg what she saw. Marg won't let her speak she assumes she wants to tell her that Perp has arrived. She says they're too busy and to go hide.

     Felipe tells Bea that they're going to celebrate the baptism and their engagement today. First Bea would like to talk with him, alone. They leave. Perp wants to know if the baby looks like Ramona or the indian, Alejandro. She wants to see him. DR says he looks like both of them. He's asleep. It's all right I just want to see his face. It's obvious Ramona would rather not, but she doesn't have much choice. They leave. DR wants Padre Sarria's help in stopping the wedding. Felipe doesn't love Bea.

     Fel wants to know what's wrong with Bea. Is it her health? Not her body, but her soul. She wants to know if Fel is really in love with her.

     Ramona discovers the baby's gone. Perp says the servants must have him. No way. Ramona runs out calling out for DR and Felipe.

     Delgadina finds EN and tells him that she saw Manuela with the baby. She stole him like she stole my doll. EN runs out.

Felipe says why the question. If he doesn't love her then what she has to tell him won't hurt him. In runs Ramona and DR. The baby is gone, do something. EN comes in and says that Delgadina saw Manuela run off with the baby.

     Manuela runs with the baby. She trips and he cries. Once they cross the river they'll be safe and no one will find them.

     Felipe and EN go after Manuela. Felipe promises not to return without the baby. Perp pipes up, we just got here and already there's a disaster. I told you that that indian shouldn't stay, but no one listened to me. Ramona says to DR that she's already suffered so much, but if they don't find her baby she won't be able to handle the pain. The Padre says the baby's in God's hands.

     Felipe asks Delgadina if she is sure what she saw. Marg says why didn't you tell us. I tried, but you wouldn't let me. Felipe sends Marcos and some others in one direction while he and EN go towards the river.

     Manuela still running with the baby. (man, that girl must have some lung capacity)

     Ramona is very upset and wants to go after her son. They all don't want to her to get on a horse she just gave birth. She goes anyway. Perp says to DR you're going to let her go? It's obvious you don't have kids. You'd die for your children. And furthermore when Ramona gets an idea into her head there's no stopping her.

     Manuela still running.

     Green hears horses and hides in the bushes. Marcos and the men ride by.

     Manuela is climbing up hill and remarks that they'll never find them. Felipe and EN split up. Felipe up toward the river and EN downhill.

     Marg and Marta try to keep Ramona from leaving; she takes off on a horse. DR says Ramona has Angus' character. But, she's weak says Marta. She'll come back dead before coming back without her son. In her place I'd do the same.