Lolo and Lola – The episode begins with Thony (Elodie Yung) going through clearance at the prison. Arman Morales (Adan Canto) warns her that Hayak Barsamian (Navid Negahban)  had him beaten and will do it again if he isn’t released soon.

After reminding FBI agents of the deactivated cryptocurrency account, Garret Miller (Oliver Hudson) says Nadia Morales (Evan De Dominici) needs to be stopped from bribing the judge. ASAC Katherine Russo (Liza Weil) tells them that Public Corruption wants the bribe to go down. He warns her that it’s too risky. She tells him that it’s not his decision before suggesting catching Judge Tuckerson (Carl Savering) in action will stop men like Arman from getting out of prison.

Garret pleads with Russo to let him back on the case to get Maya Campbell (Chelsea Frei) out. She admits not liking the idea but hopes it’ll be another agent’s case soon. He says it’s unbelievable she’s taking over Miami. She says the promotion isn’t a done deal. He receives a notification in regards to Thony visiting Arman in prison.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                After informing him that she spoke to his team, Thony says she suggests getting a loan to cover the higher fees. He asks from who. She tells him that she’ll borrow from an acquaintance. He claims to have advised her to not do it. She says she believes it’s his only option. He assures her it is the worst option. A prison guard (J.T. Melarangno) alerts him that visiting time is up.

As Thony picks up her belongings, Garret approaches. After admitting he believes she had nothing to do with Marco De La Rosa’s (Ivan Shaw) death, he says the spouse is always the number one suspect. She accuses him of allowing Arman to get beat. He denies any responsibility for what happened before saying her visiting the prison isn’t a good impression. She reminds him that Arman saved Luca De La Rosa (Sebastien LaSalle/Valentino LaSalle) and he has the right to feel safe.

Fiona (Martha Millan) warns Thony that Jacinto “Lolo” De La Rosa and Alma “Lola” De La Rosa have lots of questions about Marco’s death. Thony suggests they tell them that he appeared to have been mugged. Lolo refuses to allow Thony to take his bag to the car.

Luca, Jaz (Faith Bryant), and Chris (Sean Lew) greet Lolo and Lola. Chris doesn’t look pleased with Marco’s shirt that Lolo brought him from the Philippines. Detective Lana Flores (Diane Villegas) informs Thony that she’s investigating Marco’s case. When Thony suggests they speak another time, Lolo interrupts saying he’s interested in knowing how the police are trying to find the killer.

Flores asks Thony if she was separated from Marco. Thony says the separation was necessary for Luca’s bone marrow transplant in America. Flores asks why Marco had Luca at a local hotel. Thony claims Marco took Luca after they argued. Flores asks if that’s when the APB was issued. Lolo asks what is it. Flores says it’s a notification that tells the police to be on the lookout for someone. Lolo assures Thony that Marco would never harm Luca. Flores asks if she was worried about Luca’s safety. Thony says, “No.” He tells her Marco’s death is her fault.

Robert Kamdar (Naveen Andrews) tells Nadia that their meeting was a “game of luck” like roulette. She assures him that her visit is about a loan. He asks if she’d rather receive it as a gift. She informs him that she’s in need of $1.6 before asking if the deal is still on. He says, “Always.” When she loses the bet, he says so close. She tells him that they can put up collateral. He tells her that he wants to be a partner in their illegal gun operation. She says she’ll not speak for Arman. He promises to contact her once the money is ready.

A prisoner (Jermaine Washington) bumps into Arman while calling him a “rat.” An inmate, Diego (Reynaldo Gallegos) tells him that many inmates lost bets because they assumed he would lose. Arman asks what he wants with him. Joseph says his crew could use someone like him before offering him protection. Arman tells him that he wants Hayak.

Luca complains that his belly is full. Thony tells him to go brush his teeth. Lolo demands he stay until his plate is empty. She says they never make Luca eat when he isn’t hungry. He accuses her of spoiling Luca. Lola reminds him that children are present. He asks what wife would put out an APB on their husband. Fiona suggests Marco shouldn’t have taken Luca. He demands to know why she never returns to Manila. After reminding him that Marco was addicted to gambling, Fiona informs him that he stole the money for Luca’s operation. She claims Marco was running from people whom he owed money. He says Thony pushed him to gamble. She assures him that he made his own decisions. He informs them that Luca will be returning to the Philippines with them. Chris screams for everyone to stop before leaving.

Jaz tells Fiona and Thony that Chris is gone. Chris screams before tossing his bike to the ground when Fiona approaches. She tells him that he must come home. He accuses her of lying about Marco’s death because it was his fault. She assures him that she was speaking the truth. He suggests turning himself in to the police. She warns him to never speak of it to anyone. He says they’ll continue lying about what happened.

Arman tells Diego that he knows the inmates that offer Hayak protection. Diego promises to take care of it when he picks a time and place. After assuring him that he’ll take care of Hayak, Arman suggests getting him alone in the laundry where he conducts his business. Diego says they can do it for more than his canteen money. Arman asks how much. Diego informs him of his girl and baby. Arman tells him that he’ll get money to her.

Thony helps Luca dress for Marco’s funeral when he complains that the shirt is “itchy.” Lolo says his father wore it for Fiona’s baptism. Luca agrees to wear it.

Nadia calls Thony to inform her that the FBI is hindering her effort to get the bribery money from Robert. Thony tells her that she can’t do it because of Marco’s funeral. Nadia demands she go through with it to save Arman

Thony tells Fiona that she has something important to do. Fiona reminds her of Marco’s funeral before admitting to being confused about her and Arman’s relationship. Thony suggests telling everyone that she’s gone for flowers. Fiona warns her that she has about an hour to get it done.

Garret asks Maya how she got involved with Cortez. She claims Cortex pressured her into dealing drugs before reminding him of his sudden disappearance. When he apologizes, she says he has no right to say that. He tells her that it was out of his hand when they pulled him off the case. She asks if that is all she meant to him. After seeing a photo of her and Cortez, he asks if they are sleeping together. She orders him to leave and never return.

Russo informs Garret that Nadia emerged from the bank on her mortgage. He says it’s going down.

Robert asks Joseph (Chris Cortez) if Thony was searched before demanding she removes her clothes. Thony reluctantly removes her clothes. He asks what is her connection with Nadia. She informs him that she’s their Cleaning Lady. After clearing her, he punches Joseph and warns him to never bring anyone to his office until they’ve been searched.

Lola tells Chris that he reminds her of Marco. Fiona suggests he go help Jaz set the food up. Lolo says no, he can help him greet the guests before asking where Thony is at. Fiona claims she went to pick up some flowers.

Arman watches a prison worker access the medicine refrigerator while the prison doctor (Danielle Fisher Johnson) treats his wound.

Garret alerts Russo that Nadia has probably arrived to drop off the bribery money. She tells him that Tuckerson is on schedule. A man escorts Nadia through the restaurant. Russo says Nadia picked up a to-go order before declaring it a “bust.” He asks if she gave the money to Tuckerson. She suggests Nadia knew she was under surveillance. He says it’s probably going down at another location.

After entering the funeral home, Thony hands a potted plant to a man saying for Mar. Stephens (Christopher Kelly). The man promises to take care of it when Fiona warns that the guests were asking for her. Garret passes the man with the potted plant as he approaches Fiona.

Tuckerson asks if he’s positive he wasn’t followed. Stephens raises the leaves to expose several bundles of cash.

Arman’s taking a shower when Hayak approaches. Diego apologizes before saying the highest bidder always wins before he and his men exit the shower room. Arman suggests they walk out alive. Hayak tells him it’s too late before drawing his switchblade knife. A fight ensues and ends when Arman injects him with a drug. While gasping for breath, Hayak says he loved him like his own son. He picks up the syringe before walking away.

Jaz tells Chris that Luca’s asking for him. Chris suggests getting Thony. She says he’s the closest thing to a father now that Marco is gone.

Fiona tells Lola that she’s sorry for what she said about Marco’s gambling habit. Lola admits to spoiling Marco because they assumed she was the strongest. Fiona says it didn’t mean she didn’t need her. Lola tells her that it’s obvious why Thony and Luca want to live there but Lolo has other plans.

Lolo admits to feeling like he failed Marco. Thony says it was something she faced daily with Luca. He tells her that Luca is all he has left of Marco. She reminds him that Luca is her son and they want to stay with Fiona.

The family kneels in front of Marco’s casket. They pray as Arman walks out of prison a free man. Nadia removes his sunglasses as the episode comes to an end.

 

The Cleaning Lady Review

Marco’s father, Loco struggles with his death. He remains determined to take Luca back to Manila, but Thony is there to remind him that she’s his mother.

Chris feels responsible for Marco’s death. Fiona telling Lolo and Lola that he fled to avoid a gambling debt didn’t help matters. There was no mention of (Jon Price) from the hotel where Marco fell to his death.

Thony risked everything to save Arman once again. She put bribery money in the hands of a corrupt judge. As the episode comes to an end, Arman’s a free man. Arman will now replace Hayak in running the illegal gun operation. Let’s not forget the $1.6-million deal, which makes Robert his partner.

Garret meets Maya who he had a fling during a former Feds operation. He wasn’t happy to discover she and Cortez were having an affair. Don’t really know where this story is going but it seems futile.

A lackluster episode, with too much time, focused on Lolo having a tantrum. The acting gets worse with each episode. I don’t know what they were thinking, but it was a flop. Not impressed, in the least.

The episode deserves a 5. Get more The Cleaning Lady recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking here.