The Cleaning Lady – Season 3 Episode 12

Published: Mar 28 2025

The episode unfolds with Thony (Elodie Yung) hastily donning fresh attire as the giggles emanating from Luca’s (Sebastien LaSalle, Valentino LaSalle) chamber pierce the air. Intrigued, she pushes open his bedroom door to behold a blonde-haired girl confronting Luca. The sight of the blonde wig triggers a memory—a flashback to the moment Ramona Sanchez (Kate Del Castillo) plunged a blade into Nadia Morales (Eva De Dominici), followed by two men depositing her lifeless body into the van's depths. As the girl pivots, revealing herself as Jaz (Faith Bryant) adorned with one of Fiona’s (Martha Millan) wig collection, Thony's suspicions momentarily dissipate.

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After ensuring Luca is nestled comfortably in bed, Thony drains a glass of tequila, her resolve hardening. Fiona storms in, her anxiety over Chris’ (Sean Lew) whereabouts palpable. She reveals that Chris ventured to Paradise, Camila’s (Esmeraldo Camargo) prospective workplace, yet his phone remains unanswered. Thony mentions Ramona’s charity gala, scheduled at one of Paradise's venues, hinting at her conviction that Ramona orchestrated Nadia’s demise, vowing to dismantle her empire.

Meanwhile, Jorge Sanchez (Santiago Cabrera) securely stores a wooden chest in the safe, reminding Thony of the charity event's significance as their annual financial backbone. She asserts she has neutralized a looming threat, outlining her plan to exploit the gala to eliminate the Federal agents. Jorge cautions against the perilous presence of FBI agents, suggesting they hand over the traitors within their ranks. Unyielding, she adheres to Derek’s strategy, dismissing his warnings of impending doom.

ASAC Katherine Russo (Liza Weil) presents Jeremy Dolan (Brandon Jay McLaren) with a photo of Nadia, now deceased, positing that Sin Cara has issued a chilling warning. She assures him that Ramona remains oblivious to their surveillance. Jeremy counters that capturing Sin Cara’s funders in the act falls short of capturing their leader. Producing forensic accounting documents, Katherine aims to strengthen their case. Interrupted by a call from Thony, the tension thickens.

Elsewhere, Chris, Camila, and other undocumented immigrants find themselves hostages in a confined space. Camila’s arm, bearing an infected burn, adds to their plight. Desperately, Chris pounds on the door, hoping to break the suffocating silence and draw attention to their dire situation.

Jeremy disclosed to Thony that the shadowy corporations used as conduits for funneling cartel funds were intricately tied to Jorge. With a steadfast resolve, she reassured him that Ramona, not Jorge, was Sin Cara. Their strategy, he revealed, involved apprehending Jorge at the charity gala. Thony grumbled about Ramona's freedom and vowed to thwart her plans independently of the FBI.

Later, Thony confronted Jorge with the revelation that Ramona had brutally stabbed Nadia to death. He inquisitively wondered if Ramona was aware of the monetary assistance he had dispatched to Nadia. Thony alleged that Ramona was orchestrating a frame-up, with the FBI already in possession of incriminating evidence against him. Jorge, stunned and suspicious, inquired if she had aligned herself with the FBI. Disclosing Jeremy's disguise as a plumber, Thony left Jorge in denial. She further warned that his arrest was imminent at Ramona's charity event and urged him to reconsider Violeta's future with Olivia Frida Filomena. Jorge, however, reassured her that Ramona would take care of Violeta if he were incarcerated. Worried, Jorge approached Teresa Morales, pleading with her to take charge of Violeta in case anything untoward happened to him. Teresa, curious, inquired about the rift between Jorge and Ramona.

Elsewhere, Chris pounded on a door until two menacing figures entered, threatening to abduct Camila. Chris, insisting that she needed medical attention, intervened, but one of the men seized him. Camila, swift and resourceful, splashed a liquid into the man's face, causing him to clutches his face and collapse. Camila and Chris seized the opportunity to flee. JD Harris and Fiona arrived on the scene in search of Chris. As Fiona explored the kitchen, Chris and Camila dashed in, seeking refuge. The trio concealed themselves just in time, as a worker scattered chopped carrots across the floor. Fiona, seizing a broom, pretended to clean up the mess while distracting the approaching men. With her clever deception, she managed to convince them to turn back. Together, Fiona, Chris, and Camila hurried towards the exit.

Thony persuaded Jorge to meet with Jeremy, who revealed that the FBI had compelling evidence linking Jorge to the shell companies used to channel cartel funds to Sin Cara. Jeremy proposed a deal: immunity for Jorge in exchange for evidence tying Ramona to the cartel. Jorge, aware of the safe's security measures involving Ramona's fingerprint, agreed to cooperate. Jeremy assured him they could procure her fingerprint. After Jorge's departure, Jeremy cautioned Thony about Jorge's trustworthiness, but she was convinced of his eventual cooperation. Meanwhile, Camila confided in Thony her intention to identify individuals associated with the cartel. Thony mentioned that Jeremy had promised to locate Gizelle. Fiona, weary, wondered aloud if this saga would ever reach its conclusion.

At the charity event, Ramona brazenly admitted to Jorge that she had ended Nadia's life. She disavowed any blame towards Thony for not carrying out the act herself. In a bid to gain Jorge's loyalty, Ramona offered him a degree of control over their operations if he assisted in eliminating the impending threat. Meanwhile, Thony, Jeremy, and a team of agents positioned themselves in a room overlooking the casino. Jeremy outlined his plan to approach Ramona as a potential buyer and instructed Thony on how to follow Jorge's cues to identify cartel donors. Shortly thereafter, Thony breezed through the security checkpoint, ready to infiltrate the casino.

In a fortified surveillance room, Russo, Fiona, Chris, and Camila intently scrutinize real-time security feeds emanating from the casino's bustling floors. Camila's task is crucial: to pinpoint individuals with cartel ties amidst the crowd. Meanwhile, Mats Litecky, alias Scott Bailey, trails Jorge and Thony through the labyrinthine casino. Ramona, whispering to Thony, reminds him of his duty to signal out any FBI agents in disguise. She slips a casino chip to an undercover FBI agent posing as a waitress, Maddi Lucas, unaware that their fingerprints have already been logged by Jeremy from a secure command center.

Jeremy disclosed to Thony that the shadowy corporations used as conduits for funneling cartel funds were intricately tied to Jorge. With a steadfast resolve, she reassured him that Ramona, not Jorge, was Sin Cara. Their strategy, he revealed, involved apprehending Jorge at the charity gala. Thony grumbled about Ramona's freedom and vowed to thwart her plans independently of the FBI....

After subtly retrieving Ramona's fingerprinted chip from a tray, Jorge claims victory in identifying all cartel backers. However, Thony's demeanor suggests he's reneging on his deal with the FBI, confessing his true motive was solely to secure Ramona's fingerprint for the safe. He reveals Ramona's coldness towards family bonds before signaling the undercover waitress to initiate Plan B. At the poker table, Jeremy, adopting the alias Austin Young, joins Jorge, Thony, and Ramona. He boasts about his company, Apex Foundation, building the prestigious Summerland development, though Jorge's skepticism is swiftly quelled by Jeremy's quick wit. Davis' endorsement of their partnership further gains Ramona's ear, until Thony's premature revelation of his hand sparks Ramona's suspicion, believing Jeremy could indeed be federal law enforcement.

Jeremy's abrupt departure from the table, upon noticing Atticus approaching Ramona, heightens the tension. Jorge breaches Ramona's safe, uncovering adoption papers for Violeta and a plane ticket under the alias Rosita Perez, alongside a menacing knife in a wooden box. Meanwhile, Jeremy discovers the FBI's makeshift base vandalized and Mats lifeless. Atticus lunges at him, igniting a fierce struggle. Thony intervenes, wielding a fire extinguisher to fend off Atticus, allowing Jeremy to deliver the final blow. She secures Atticus' handgun amidst the chaos.

Shortly thereafter, the FBI storms the charity event, prompting Ramona's escape just as Jeremy apprehends AJ. From their remote observation post, Chris, Russo, Camila, and Fiona witness the unfolding arrests, only to be interrupted by Gizelle's entry into the casino scene.

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