So what comes after that epic kiss?
Its been seven weeks since Rafael allowed himself to be swept up in a moment with Jane.
(Its time, people.)
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Chapter 72 begins when that romantic moment is cut short by Mateo shouting for his parents.
Jane quickly defuses the situation by scooting her boy back into his room.
Rafael watches them with a look of complete and utter satisfaction.
We see Jane tucking Mateo in his bed with a look of complete and utter concern.
Lets bask in this glory for a sec.
Rafael…just…kissed…you.
Replay that biz in your head for a few minutes, at least.
Remember Anezka faked her own death so she could figure out who loves her?
Seems on point with Anezka, right?
She has nothing to hide.
Hence, the attack and another Marbella death in the books.
Krishna drove to the mental hospital, only to find that Luisa checked herself out.
It looks like Petradoesneed a lawyer.
Back at the Villanueva house, Rafael asks Jane if she wants to talk.
She visibly becomes nervous thinking about the kiss, but Rafael wants to discuss Mateo lying about his address.
Ironically, Rafael is admitting the same thing to Alba at the same time.
He gushes that it felt like he was coming home.
Fireworks, stars aligning, the definition of meant to be.
Alba is over the moon at the news.
You know who isnt over the moon?
Her version is that the kiss wasnt good.
Im sorry, WHAT?
Did you hit your head on something sharp recently, Jane?
Would you like to answer that again, because I think you are straight up C-R-A-Z-Y.
This is Rafael we are talking about.
Even if its bad, it has to be good, right?
Later that day, Jane and Rafael watch as Mateo settles into his new school.
By the looks of his gorgeous smile and smoldering eyes, we all know exactly what that means.
The floodgates open and Rogelio emotes all the feels hes been holding in since he was a kid.
Its both sad and awesome.
Even though her father loved the family, he was always absent working several jobs.
She admits this new discovery to Alba who freaks out that Xo would besmirch the memory of her husband.
Speaking of therapy, Petra may need to spend some time on the couch soon.
Petra laughs, assuming the lawyer just wants her money.
Then she leaves in a huff.
It turns out that the attorney is right.
Rafael is on the pleading train, too.
That night, he pitches Jane all the reasons why they should try and make their relationship work.
He even has a list of counters typed up for Janes multiple arguments.
He prioritizes co-parenting and taking it slow, noting that Jane cant ignore the epic kiss they shared.
Jane straight up tells Rafael that the kiss wasnt great.
I love how Rafael immediately doesnt question his kissing technique.
He blames Janes head not being in the game.
Rafael immediately answers in the affirmative, forgetting that their house is actually Xo and Rogelios house.
Jane pulls into the driveway and suggests that she and Mateo play a game called Pretend We Live Here!
Mateo is on board when he learns there is a prize at the end if he wins.
Of course, chaos ensues.
Mateos new friends parents quickly figure out that Rafael and Jane do not live there.
His parents look heartbroken.
So Rafael tells Jane that he is moving out.
Rafael feels like hes letting go of something really big and its just killing him.
Which brings us back around to chemistry.
Does Jane really think they dont have any?
Jane being Jane suggests Rafael kiss her again so she can decide once and for all.
Then he whispers a couple of suggestions in her ear.
Janes head is definitely in the game now.
Jane and Rafael begin making out and the chemistry jumps off the screen.
Jane clearly feels the electricity because our narrator compares the kiss to a telenovela.
Does that mean youre going to get married now?
Too soon, Mateo.
I need this to slow burn for a few more episodes.
Excuse me while I go rewind that couch scene again.
