Chapter 3: The Suarez family watch the show and first meeting.
Meanwhile in Queens, at exactly the same time where Claire and Daniel were receiving their package, the Suarez were receiving theirs.
They were as shocked as the Meades to read the note attached to it. As they watched, Betty was very happy. She never really had a true best friend and a male one at that. She saw what enormous change she had brought in Daniel and Claire and was very much surprised that she was able to do that. Her family was proud of her.
She was also very much surprised and shocked to see that Daniel has fallen in love with her. Her family was very pleased that she has at last found the man who will make her loved as she so much deserved.
Hilda was brought to tears by the fate of Santos but was glad that she found a great man to marry. She wondered aloud what she was going to do about that. Justin suggested that he should be allowed to see him but Bobby was the one he preferred as a father. He also said that Santos could still be a part of their lives but not as a husband to his mother. He was confident that Santos would find someone else who will be good for him.
They were happy to see that Justin has found someone who could love for who he is. His family was looking at him with proud smiles.
Ignacio was happy that the subject of his past was now put to light. His family understood why he did that. He was also happy to see the successes of his two daughters, each special in their own way. While Betty was growing because of the opportunities she was given at work, Hilda did her growing at home by first becoming a self sufficient and successful business woman and then by becoming head of her own family. He was distressed that Betty wanted to leave so far away for a new job although he could see that she was thrilled when she saw that part.
When they finished, Betty decided to get her braces off. She made an appointment to get it off two hours after finishing the series. Hilda decided to apply straightaway for a home business licence. She started the beautician school which she finished with a diploma. She resigned from Hebalux and her family helped to prepare a salon with all the things she needed.
She suggested to Betty to help her for her new hairdo. Betty agreed wanting to look professional and taken seriously when she applied to Meade publications. When Hilda finished, Betty was delighted with the results. They went shopping for new clothes with the money they got from her old ones.
After that, Betty went to see Walter and broke up with him as gently as she could. He protested but she told him that she knew she was not the right woman for him. At the same moment, a black, expensive car parked in front of her house and two people came out. Justin reported the news to his family. Betty took a breath before opening the door.
The first person she saw was a tall, blonde woman who was much handsomer that the one seen on the show.
"Hello… Mrs Meade."
Claire was smiling widely as she hugged tightly Betty and said: "Thank you, my dear for everything you've done for us."
"I didn't do anything yet, Mrs Meade."
"But you will, I know it. And call me Claire."
"All right Claire."
Claire pushed her son forwards: "Come say hello."
"Hi… Betty." Betty looked up to the handsome blue eyed man and blushed and looked down when she saw the loving look he sent her.
"Hello… Daniel." Daniel lifted tenderly her chin to force her to look at him. "Betty, I would not force you into anything. I would like to know the real you."
"Me too." And she hugged him. Daniel warmly responded smelling her subtle floral scent in her hair.
"Come in Mrs Meade… Daniel."
"Thank you Ignacio." Replied Claire. "I also wanted to say that you situation has been cleared. You are now a true citizen of this country."
Ignacio was elated and his whole family relieved.
They all entered the living room where Justin and Hilda warmly welcomed them.
Justin added: "Hey Daniel, if aunt Betty decides to work at Mode, can I come to see her?"
"Of course Justin. But you know fashion is not your aunt's dream. I will not keep you to do something that you love." He said to Betty who rewarded him with her famous large, megawatt smile. He smiled back lovingly.
After that, the whole house relaxed. Betty and Daniel were talking to each other discovering each other. Daniel understood that Betty was the sort of person who wanted to get to know a person well before considering any kind of relationship. He was very willing to wait but hoped it would not be long before he could openly say she was his girlfriend. He discovered that a lot of things that tv Betty loved were the same for real Betty. The things he didn't know were a joy to discover.
Claire was chatting with the rest of the family while glancing every once in awhile at her son and Betty talking with smiles on their faces. She was also thinking that she would make a trip to South Dakota to get to know Tyler when Alexis will be back from France.
They spend many hours in the warm and cozy atmosphere of the Suarez's house. Finally, very reluctantly, Claire and Daniel took their leave after making the family promise they will meet for dinner at their house the next day. Daniel kissed Betty's cheek who blushed at the attention. He smiled and said: "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Yes. See you tomorrow." And she hugged him goodbye. Claire had to remind Daniel to let Betty go and this time he was the one who blushed under the good humored laughter of his mother and Betty's family.
