Aired: 6/9/1997
María Inés is trapped in the monotony of her 27-year marriage. Her husband, Ignacio, already has an escape in his mistress, Daniela, who wants more; a trip to Veracruz could change the situation.
Aired: 6/10/1997
María Inés's friends meet to decide whether to tell her they saw Ignacio with the other woman. Mónica, the youngest daughter, also confronts her father, but isn't clear about what she knows.
Aired: 6/11/1997
Ignacio's decision about the Cuernavaca house upsets María Inés, but there are more problems in that family. Paulina tells María Inés she saw Ignacio. Rosario downplays its importance.
Aired: 6/12/1997
María Inés doesn't hold back; she asks Ignacio about the other woman. He tells her that's not the problem. Daniela isn't happy with Ignacio's response; she demands he give her her place.
Aired: 6/13/1997
Andrés invites his mother to see him play. Among those present is Alejandro, who tries to meet her. María Inés wants changes in her relationship; she gets a new hairdo and buys sexy lingerie.
Aired: 6/16/1997
María Inés sends everyone away so the house is empty for her and Ignacio, but he doesn't remember the date. Daniela isn't going to leave Ignacio; he says it's for the best. Mónica has an accident.
Aired: 8/17/1997
At Paulina's gathering, Alejandro seeks Ignacio's attention but gets María Inés's instead. He, however, doesn't abandon his journalist role. Daniela calls desperately; she feels alone.
Aired: 6/18/1997
Ignacio is determined to end his relationship with Daniela. María Inés knows it's not entirely true and wants details. Mónica reproaches her mother for not trying harder to save the marriage.
Aired: 6/19/1997
The article surprises Ignacio but especially María Inés, who goes to confront Alejandro in person. He tries to explain himself. Ignacio tells his wife he's leaving to make a decision.
Aired: 6/20/1997
María Inés's mother, Elena, believes her daughter should act as if the other woman doesn't exist. Ignacio is ready to make the last big mistake of his life. Tension between the siblings grows.
Aired: 6/23/1997
Both Mónica and Adriana are convinced that their mother didn't give their father what he needed. Ale and María Inés meet at Paulina's house. The encounter brings them closer.
Aired: 6/24/1997
After María Inés argues strongly with Ignacio, Alejandro goes after her. Soon he's the one confronted. Both begin to feel strongly for each other but don't dare take the step.
Aired: 6/25/1997
The phone call lifts María Inés's spirits, though she only dares tell Alejandro she's crazy. Rosario gets a surprise at Dr. Hernández's office.
Aired: 6/26/1997
Ignacio thinks his gesture will be appreciated, but Mónica loses control seeing her new car. She considers it buying her silence and angrily rejects it. She wants her mother to forgive her father.
Aired: 6/27/1997
Alejandro takes María Inés to Cuernavaca. Mónica might be there. The girl doesn't want him there. Her relationship with her mother is tense because she believes she's not doing enough.
Aired: 6/30/1997
Back home, the daughters bring Ignacio up to speed about who accompanied their mother. He reproaches her behavior and also Mónica for creating problems for her mother.
Aired: 7/1/1997
Ignacio asks María Inés to meet at Francisco's house. His friend is offended and she reproaches him for involving their friend. In response, he says Francisco already knows about Daniela.
Aired: 7/2/1997
Anxious to make his relationship public, Ignacio gets Francisco to invite him to his house with Daniela. She doesn't expect to see María Inés there. The dinner becomes uncomfortable.
Aired: 7/3/1997
There's only one place in the world where María Inés wants to be right now, although Alejandro warns her that tonight he returns to Spain. María Inés takes him to dinner at her house.
Aired: 7/4/1997
Problems with her daughters overwhelm María Inés and she doesn't know what's happening between Andrés and Paulina. Elena goes to see her daughter to tell her she can't do anything more for her.
Aired: 7/7/1997
María Inés and her friends discuss what it means to be single women in their society, the criticisms and prejudices they face. Alejandro returns from Spain with news.
Aired: 7/8/1997
María Inés and Alejandro take their relationship to a new level. The experience is both liberating and frightening for her. Mónica discovers something that disturbs her.
Aired: 7/9/1997
Flashbacks show the evolution of María Inés and Ignacio's marriage over 27 years, from passionate beginnings to routine disappointment.
Aired: 7/10/1997
María Inés tries to convince herself that her children are coping well with the separation, but the signs suggest otherwise. Adriana faces her own challenges.
Aired: 7/11/1997
Adrián and Mónica react very differently to their parents' separation. While one seeks to understand, the other seeks to blame. Family tensions increase.
Aired: 7/14/1997
María Inés becomes a reference point for women facing similar situations. Her friends turn to her for advice on their own relationships.
Aired: 7/15/1997
A late-night conversation between María Inés and Alejandro reveals deeper feelings and fears about their relationship and the future.
Aired: 7/16/1997
A casual moment between María Inés and Alejandro shows the natural connection they share, even in simple everyday activities.
Aired: 7/17/1997
Alejandro's perspective is explored, showing how he views María Inés and their relationship. His feelings are genuine but complicated.
Aired: 7/18/1997
Despite her anger, Mónica raises valid concerns about her mother's new relationship and its timing. The family must confront uncomfortable truths.
Aired: 7/21/1997
The conflict between María Inés and Ignacio escalates. Both know that difficult battles lie ahead in the divorce process.
Aired: 7/22/1997
A tense confrontation forces all parties to be honest about their feelings and intentions. There's no room for more secrets.
Aired: 7/23/1997
An unexpected situation puts María Inés in a difficult position, testing her strength and resolve.
Aired: 7/24/1997
As María Inés establishes her independence, she sets new boundaries and rules for her life. She no longer accepts impositions.
Aired: 7/25/1997
A family gathering becomes tense as unspoken resentments and feelings surface during the meal.
Aired: 7/28/1997
The divorce proceedings become more formal and adversarial, adding legal complications to emotional turmoil.
Aired: 7/29/1997
Despite obstacles, María Inés and Alejandro's desire to be together intensifies. They seek moments to meet.
Aired: 7/30/1997
A shocking revelation about Andrés and Paulina creates a crisis that affects multiple relationships. The betrayal is felt deeply.
Aired: 7/31/1997
The family reacts to news of a new arrival, with mixed emotions and concerns about the future.
Aired: 8/1/1997
Paulina tries to explain her actions and seek forgiveness, but the damage to trust may be irreparable. Apologies aren't always enough.
Aired: 8/4/1997
Clarifications are attempted, but explanations sometimes create more questions than answers. The truth is complex.
Aired: 8/5/1997
An unexpected guest disrupts a family gathering, forcing everyone to confront uncomfortable truths about the past and present.
Aired: 8/6/1997
Someone tries to control or monopolize a situation, creating resentment among others. Boundaries must be established.
Aired: 8/7/1997
Intimate moments reveal vulnerability and true feelings that are hidden in daylight. Darkness brings honesty.
Aired: 8/8/1997
Adriana's wedding becomes a focal point for family drama and reconciliation attempts. Emotions run high.
Aired: 8/11/1997
María Inés explores her own physicality and sensuality, reclaiming her body and desires after years of denial.
Aired: 8/12/1997
A significant departure marks a new chapter, forcing family members to adapt to changes and new realities.
Aired: 8/13/1997
Parallel dinner scenes contrast different relationships and life choices. Comparisons are inevitable.
Aired: 8/14/1997
Someone moves to a new place, symbolizing both physical and emotional transitions. A new beginning is underway.
Aired: 8/15/1997
Financial issues add stress to already strained relationships, forcing difficult decisions about money and priorities.
Aired: 8/18/1997
A private conversation in an intimate setting leads to important revelations. The greenhouse provides a refuge for truth.
Aired: 8/19/1997
The series addresses domestic violence, showing its impact and the courage needed to confront it. It's an important and necessary topic.
Aired: 8/20/1997
A quiet, personal celebration contrasts with public expectations and appearances. What matters is intimacy.
Aired: 8/21/1997
Solitude brings both peace and reflection on life choices and relationships. Being alone doesn't always mean being lonely.
Aired: 8/22/1997
A large house feels empty without the people who made it a home. The spaces reflect absences.
Aired: 8/25/1997
Relationships become strained as emotional and physical distance grows between people. Separation hurts.
Aired: 8/26/1997
Secrets and hidden truths threaten to emerge and disrupt carefully maintained facades.
Aired: 8/27/1997
Important information remains unspoken, creating tension and misunderstandings. Silence has consequences.
Aired: 8/28/1997
A social event becomes the stage for confrontations and revelations. Appearances must be maintained.
Aired: 8/29/1997
A morning meal becomes the setting for important conversations and decisions. The day begins with clarity.
Aired: 9/1/1997
Comings and goings mark changes in family dynamics and relationships. Nothing remains static.
Aired: 9/2/1997
Ignacio attempts to win back his family, but some bridges may be burned beyond repair.
Aired: 9/3/1997
Anxious waiting brings reflection on past choices and uncertain futures. Time drags.
Aired: 9/4/1997
María Inés asserts her dignity and self-worth in the face of disrespect. She won't be diminished.
Aired: 9/5/1997
The perspective of being or having been a wife is explored with all its complexities and contradictions.
Aired: 9/8/1997
Multiple relationships end while others begin, showing the cycles of love and commitment.
Aired: 9/9/1997
News that causes embarrassment forces characters to confront uncomfortable situations publicly.
Aired: 9/10/1997
A new crisis demands immediate attention, testing everyone's ability to cope with ongoing stress.
Aired: 9/11/1997
Characters face profound grief and learn to process the pain of losing someone important.
Aired: 9/12/1997
An unwelcome visitor disrupts peace and forces confrontation with the past.
Aired: 9/15/1997
A meaningful gift between women symbolizes solidarity and mutual understanding.
Aired: 9/16/1997
María Inés embraces her solitude without regret, finding strength in independence.
Aired: 9/17/1997
Unlikely allies or former enemies find common ground and join forces.
Aired: 9/18/1997
María Inés's home becomes the setting for important gatherings and conversations.
Aired: 9/19/1997
Two women find themselves in direct competition, creating tension and conflict.
Aired: 9/22/1997
A professional interview becomes personal, revealing more than intended.
Aired: 9/23/1997
Someone makes a miscalculation or wrong assumption, leading to unexpected consequences.
Aired: 9/24/1997
Emotions run high as multiple characters express their feelings openly.
Aired: 9/25/1997
Family obligations and expectations threaten personal happiness and fulfillment.
Aired: 9/26/1997
Memories or actual returns to previous situations bring reflection and perspective.
Aired: 9/29/1997
Prejudice within the family is confronted, revealing uncomfortable truths about discrimination.
Aired: 9/30/1997
Uncertainty and inability to make choices create paralysis and frustration.
Aired: 10/1/1997
An unexpected discovery in a coat pocket leads to important revelations.
Aired: 10/2/1997
A dangerous or overwhelming attraction threatens to derail rational thinking.
Aired: 10/3/1997
Two mature women navigate complex situations with wisdom and experience.
Aired: 10/6/1997
Someone's real character is revealed, showing who they truly are beneath the surface.
Aired: 10/7/1997
Temporary peace agreements are reached, though underlying tensions remain.
Aired: 10/8/1997
Someone resigns from a position or gives up on something important. It's a moment of surrender.
Aired: 10/9/1997
Two rivals meet face-to-face, creating tension and potential for conflict or understanding.
Aired: 10/10/1997
The anticipation and recognition of approaching loneliness brings melancholy reflection.
Aired: 10/13/1997
A serious crime is addressed, showing its devastating impact on the victim. It's an important episode.
Aired: 10/14/1997
Investigation and blame-seeking follow a traumatic event, seeking justice and accountability.
Aired: 10/15/1997
A provocative or revealing situation exposes vulnerabilities and hidden desires.
Aired: 10/16/1997
Garden encounters provide privacy for important conversations and connections.
Aired: 10/17/1997
Physical or emotional breakdown occurs as pressure becomes too much to bear.
Aired: 10/20/1997
Attempts are made to restore relationships and heal damaged connections. Forgiveness is possible.
Aired: 10/21/1997
Suspicions and negative assumptions create mistrust and conflict between people.
Aired: 10/22/1997
A positive test result or affirmation brings significant news that changes everything.
Aired: 10/24/1997
Uncertainty and confusion cloud judgment and perception of situations.
Aired: 10/27/1997
A crucial decision must be made that will affect multiple lives and futures. It's a turning point.
Aired: 10/30/1997
A planned meeting doesn't go as expected, leaving participants disappointed.
Aired: 10/31/1997
An unexpected event catches someone completely off guard. There were no warning signs.
Aired: 11/3/1997
A farewell to a friend or companion marks the end of an important relationship.
Aired: 11/4/1997
Someone experiences the shame of being looked down upon or judged harshly by others.
Aired: 11/5/1997
Information from the United States brings new developments or complications to the situation.
Aired: 11/6/1997
Events unfold in Los Angeles, bringing new settings and situations to the narrative.
Aired: 11/7/1997
Male pride and machismo create obstacles and conflicts in relationships.
Aired: 11/10/1997
Elena takes charge or manipulates situations, showing her influence and power over others.
Aired: 11/11/1997
The value and cost of home and family are examined, both financially and emotionally.
Aired: 11/12/1997
Financial worries and money problems cause stress and difficult decisions.
Aired: 11/13/1997
Consequences of past actions come to bear, showing cause and effect clearly.
Aired: 11/14/1997
A fresh start or renewal brings hope and new possibilities for the future.
Aired: 11/17/1997
Financial need sparks innovation and resourcefulness in finding solutions.
Aired: 11/18/1997
Pride and arrogance lead to mistakes and conflicts with others.
Aired: 11/19/1997
Physical or emotional distance separates people, creating challenges for relationships.
Aired: 11/20/1997
A proposal comes at the wrong time, creating awkwardness and complications.
Aired: 11/21/1997
Someone takes responsibility or confesses, accepting blame or guilt for their actions.
Aired: 11/24/1997
A condition or requirement is set that must be met for something to proceed.
Aired: 11/25/1997
Coming back home brings mixed emotions and the need to face what was left behind.
Aired: 11/26/1997
A test or examination of some kind determines future outcomes. Much is at stake.
Aired: 11/27/1997
A significant goodbye marks an ending and transition to something new.
Aired: 11/28/1997
Anxious waiting in difficult circumstances feels like an eternity.
Aired: 12/1/1997
Someone reluctantly delivers a message, uncertain about how it will be received.
Aired: 12/2/1997
Suspected information is verified, making it real and requiring response.
Aired: 12/3/1997
The aftermath of a significant event brings reflection and adjustment to the new reality.
Aired: 12/4/1997
An unwelcome presence at a gathering creates discomfort for everyone present.
Aired: 12/5/1997
Choices that seem irrational or inexplicable confuse and frustrate others.
Aired: 12/8/1997
Someone remains at home, whether by choice or circumstance. There's no movement.
Aired: 12/9/1997
Paulina faces a difficult trial or suffering that tests her strength.
Aired: 12/10/1997
Music provides emotional release and healing for the characters.
Aired: 12/11/1997
Reason and mental strength triumph over emotion or adversity.
Aired: 12/12/1997
The importance of authenticity and staying true to one's values is emphasized.
Aired: 12/15/1997
Permanent goodbyes and lasting impacts of relationships are acknowledged.
Aired: 12/16/1997
Despite everything, life continues and people must move forward.
Aired: 12/17/1997
Intense and varied emotions swirl together in a turbulent period.
Aired: 12/18/1997
A final statement of presence, identity, and survival after everything that has happened.
