Pilar will be an advocate for Danny and Danny will be very protective of her also, but I don't see him sheltering her from the truth forever. He respects her intelligence as a woman and her place in the family too much for that. He is a "new man," despite his upbringing. Loved his attitude of ..."hey Mama, you love Pilar enough to protect her, but what about me? I hate this life!" Yes, I inferred that in the looks he was giving Mama.

Poor Danny. I felt so sorry for him when he said he had no one to talk to and when he said "Michelle is gone," he implied so much in that statement. He still loves her very much. And that Michelle ... I think the coffee is starting to brew. Wake up, girlfriend! I cannot wait to see when and how she realizes fully that she is hopelessly in love with Danny.

She revealed a lot today too. She is trying to make up for the pain she caused Jesse by getting back together with him. Michelle doesn't like causing people pain, but sometimes it is a fact of life and she will have to accept it. Right now, she is hurting herself, Danny, and Jesse. By stringing Jesse along and not really loving him, she risks hurting him even more in the long run. Of course, we know Jesse will not be devastated, but she does not know that yet.

Also, when do you think Pilar will meet Bill? I hope Michelle and Bill have some scenes together. Despite all the hoopla, Bill is supposed to be Michelle's best friend and confidante. She needs him right now and he has been way too absent from this storyline.

Mlee