Saturday, March 24, 2007

Zorro-Friday, March 23, 2007-Diego will learn never ever drink again

Show opens with FS and Dena catching MA & Diego in bed naked and MA tries to act all innocent (you ain’t fooling anybody sister). Daddy I can explain, we had little too much to drink, one thing lead to another, etc. while FS gets angry and there’s talk about MA’s dignity. Oh FS how do I say this, your little MA lost her dignity (assuming she had any) back in the first episode. Diego wakes up and is like huh what happened, what did I miss? My thought at this point is I doubt anything happened I mean Diego was totally conked zonked out so I sincerely doubt he was how do I say it umm functional. FS in his anger punches Diego and his eyes roll to the back of his head and he passes out. MA looks ashamed but I bet she’s probably embarrassed at Diego more than herself.

Back the party, Monty is trying to remove the knife the Marquesa keeps sticking into him. Esme is just enjoying herself while Alejandro tells him suck it up dude she’s right. Actually Marquesa says that obviously Diego is the better match and Monty is about to get angry at Marquesa and Alejandro tells him to not dwell on it enjoy the party since they (Marquesa and Monty) are giving to have a private little chat. Monty excuses himself and basically drags Esme with him. Alejandro informs the Marquesa if she keeps talking to Monty like that, she’s going to want him to leave early. Marquesa doesn’t care she can’t stand him anway, she’s only waiting for Diego to come and to put things in order.

Esme and Monty are talking in a corner and Monty deduces that the Marquesa just wants to get a rise out of him. Ya think, what was your first clue? Esme’s like c’mon dude its harmless comment but Monty is really po’d and accuses Esme of enjoying it. Monty says he’s just there until Diego gets there and then they’ll regret ever inviting him to this thing. Monty reminds Esme no talking to Diego if he shows up because he’ll drag her out of there. Yeah sure like that’s not going to turn heads.

It’s dark out and who do we see Maria Pia with a lantern type of thing heading off to meet FS. I can’t believe she feel for the forgery, must be a good forger that guy, I guess he’s earned his pay. Meanwhile Nutty Nun and Cardinal are trying to catch up with MP. Nutty says with the shortcut they’ll get there faster but in the rush Cardinal trips over a log and does a face plant. Cardinal very angry tells Nutty that will pay if this is all a joke. Nutty helps the Cardinal and promises she’s telling the truth and again tries to rush him. Cardinal very frustrated and tells her that he’ll die before he finds out the truth with all the rushing and pushing. Nutty tells the Cardinal she wants to prove she’s telling the truth, she knows that everyone calls her crazy (gee I wonder why) but she knows the devil lurks in every corner the convent. Cue thunderbolt. Cardinal begs Nutty not to talk like that else incite God’s wrath. Nutty rants on that she’s right and MP is not holy she’s the wife of Satan. Eye roll, I sincerely doubt having to confront and/or meet FS a few times qualifies her to be the wife of Satan, but hey maybe the rules changed when I wasn’t looking. Cardinal says ya basta, he just wants to get to the evidence and Nutty helps him along.

Maria Pia gets to a cabin? and calls out for FS but doesn’t see him, assumes not there yet and hopes it’s not too late.

Back to MA and Diego in bed. Diego wakes up clueless and MA is asking Diego if he’s okay after that sucker punch to the face. Enter Olmos wanting to know what’s up. FS gets angry and tells Olmos to remain outside MA is not presentable. Um dude, Olmos has already seen her in her undergarments so its nothing he hasn’t seen before but wait you don’t know that. FS is very upset at MA he thought she was a lady. MA tells him she is lady just not a submissive doormat who never did anything on her own. Dena tries to calm things down while Diego just wants everyone to lower their voice. MA then goes on to say that FS tried to disguise the love he felt for MA’s mom with fancy things and money but his heart always belonged to Maria Pia. FS gets angry but then says you’ve learned the best way to defend yourself by attacking first. M-No. What I learned is I am never going to be like my mom and be happy with crumbs. I told you what I wanted when we arrived here (to marry well, etc.) F-You think that justifies rolling around in your bed in my house with Diego de la Vega. MA says they weren’t in control of their actions, she’s human after all. Dena apparently very perceptive notes that the door was unlocked and MA never leaves it unlocked and Diego doesn’t get plastered (how she would know this is beyond me but okay let’s go with it). MA fake cries saying its unfair to call her a slut. Dena says no I am just saying its unusual is all chill out. FS tired of this exchange tells Olmos to take Diego home (hey didn’t FS tell Olmos to wait outside why is he still there, dude leave the room does not mean cover your eyes) but Dena says he can’t because at the de la Vega’s there’s a party hosted by the Marquesa. FS says that’s even better maybe the Marquesa can see what type of guy Diego is. Olmos doesn’t know what he should do and a frustrated and very late FS orders him to take Diego to the stables.

FS tells MA that he’s going to take care of some things but when he gets back he’s going to talk to Diego and to her and exists. FS looks very disappointed but MA is very pleased with herself and tells a sleeping Diego he’s all hers. I hate her. I hate her. I sooo want her to get thrown into the Duelo whirlpool.

Cue Amor Gitano.

The Marquesa and Alejandro are talking and Marquesa very happy that once the marriage gets annulled Esme will happy. She enjoys playing matchmaker too bad she hates parties. Enter the Judge, Tobias and Kinky Katalina, (a/k/a KK I can’t help it but I remember her face at the “suggestion” and it gives me the giggles). The Judge kneels and introduces himself and family before the Marquesa. Tobias then starts butt kissing much to KK’s embarrassment but Marquesa is not fooled and basically tells KK & Tobi that she’s used to it especially by people who will never get into the King’s court. With nothing left to say, Tobi and family excuse themselves. Marquesa whispers to Alejandro that they are obnoxious and should she send for escorts for Diego. Alejandro tells Marquesa maybe its best if Diego doesn’t show up, he’s probably heartbroken and wants to be alone but tomorrow he’ll tell him the news. HA! Marquesa is okay with this and asks that she meet with Monty alone and get this over with. Alejandro is anxious for this moment, they have pending business to clear up. Marquesa holds Alejandro back and says don’t worry I’ll deal with him alone I’m leaving soon and you’ll have to deal with him every day. She calls Alejandro gorgeous and grabs his chin. Okay fine I’ll give her that he is kinda cute but I still like Diego.

Maria Pia is still at the cabin waiting for FS and finds it odd he’s not there. She starts to worry that maybe something happened to him.

Back the Moncada’s FS is rushing to get to his rendezvous and Dena wants him to listen to what she has to say. Dena wants to know if FS is going to arrange a shotgun wedding, that wouldn’t be fair and I totally agree with her. But alas, this is like olden times and that wasn’t uncommon so I guess we the viewer have to along with it, it sucks to live in the past. Dena is angry about this whole thing but FS doesn’t want to talk about it anymore he has stuff to do. Dena is throwing a hissy fit because FS won’t make her engagement party but FS says just go I’ll catch up with you later, enjoy your party and rides off.

Back at the party Monty finds it odd that Diego isn’t there. Alejandro walks up to Monty and finds IT odd that Monty is worried about Diego especially after all he did to him. Monty hopes there are no hard feelings only following the law and all that. Yeah sure, meanwhile Tobi is hearing this exchange because they are talking with him there, why I don’t know. Monty brings up the “evidence” which perks up the curiosity of Tobi. Alejandro points out the evidence could have signaled Alejandro as being Zorro and Tobi again seems to be very interested in this little exchange. I wonder if he’s connecting some dots but then again he is an idiot so probably not. Alejandro asks the gentlemen to excuse Monty because the Marquesa insists on talking to him in private. Tobi stops Monty as if to say something but holds back. Hmmm I wonder what that was about.

Esme runs into Bernardo and asks for Diego. Esme tells him she’s worried about Diego (as she should be) and she’s getting a bad feeling that’s something’s going to happen to him. Bernardo signs some stuff (I don’t know sign but maybe that Diego is sleeping?) and Esme feels better.

Back at the cabin, Maria Pia is waiting for FS. She flashes back to when FS’s massacre of Indians and killing Regina, when she broke off engagement and when FS promised MP he would give Esme’s hand to Diego. Maria Pia laments how difficult their past has been but finally they will say goodbye to each other and move on with their lives. After a few minutes Maria Pia doesn’t understand why FS hasn’t gotten there yet, she got the date and hour right unless he thinks the meeting was pointless. She debates leaving but decides to say so as to not provoke his wrath. She asks God what to do. Oh FS please don’t show up, I don’t want Nutty to get her way enough with the bad guys winning.

Nutty Nun is running off ahead of the Cardinal again and tells him they are getting close. What shortcut exactly did she take to this cabin and by the way where is this cabin? Who does it belong to? I mean won’t the owners get angry that some nuns in training, a Cardinal and the Gov are in his cabin and without his permission no less, I know I would be put off by this. Oops looks like Nutty lost the Cardinal and she calls out to him. Cue lighting bolts and who should Nutty see hiding around, the black slave. Eerie. Nutty can’t believe it. Who are you, Why are you here (hey maybe the cabin belongs to him or his master maybe?) Nutty gets on her knees and begs him to tell her why he is following her. Cardinal sees Nutty acting well nutty and asks her to tell him what’s wrong. Nutty sinks her nails into Cardinal’s face and turn his head towards to where the slave was and tells Cardinal it’s the demon and it’s come for her. Okay my captions say devil but that’s incorrect, devil = diablo slightly different.

Diego is in the stable and Dena is giving some guards some orders to keep their eye on Diego and to call Olmos if Diego isn’t feeling well he’ll know what to do. What is Olmos a doctor all of a sudden? Don’t tell me the doctor/dentist/grave digger is going to have a little competition. Dena looks at Diego before heading off and asks him how could he commit such a mistake now that he was so close to getting Esme’s back. Hmm Dena, hindsight’s 20-20 sweety and I am sure Diego will realize that in spades later.

Meanwhile at the party Marquesa and Monty are talking. Marquesa continues sticking her knife into Ol’ Ratty saying it would be convenient sending him to prison for his misdealings, false accusations. Monty tells him he was just doing his job and Marquesa ain’t buying his line and tells him oh yeah by accusing Diego an intellectual of being a bandit who assaults and supposedly kills royalty. Hey, she said supposedly me thinks Marquesa does not think Zorro killed inspector or whatever that first dude FS killed was. Monty goes back to his evidence and again Marquesa just sticks it to Monty telling him not to underestimate her intelligence. I am so liking this lady I want to see her more often. Marquesa knows it was just an evil plot against the De la Vega's. Don’t you know who Alejandro de la Vega is, because the Queen remembers him. She’s all smiles when she hears his name. Hehehe okay I admit it who wouldn’t be he’s not bad looking. Monty blames Pizarro for Diego’s arrest and torture and says if there is anything he can do to fix it let him know he’ll do it with a smile. Marquesa says there is one thing, annul your marriage with Esme ASAP, she loves Diego and the right thing would be for them to be together. Monty is not happy and says never. Monty you dare go against the Marquesa shame shame. Marquesa tells Monty don’t push it you’re lucky you weren’t demoted after what happened with my niece. Monty accuses Marquesa of blackmail and she sweetly says no not blackmail it’s a promise. Either Monty annuls the marriage or his name is permanently erased from military records forever. I like her!!!!

Enter Padre Tomas to the party. Esme sees him come in right away and asks if he’s seen Diego. Padre Tomas tells her and Alejandro who just came into the conversation that he spoke to him in the morning. Alejandro informs him he hasn’t seen him and Esme she saw him last in the plaza with MA. Padre Tomas tells them that Diego is very upset by what has happened and they have to understand him. Alejandro tells Padre Tomas that things have changed and the Marquesa’s arrival is a blessing. They reshash the Marquesa’s annulment idea. Padre Tomas can’t believe it and Alejandro tells him that Marquesa is the only one with that authority and Monty has no choice but to obey. Esme sadly says but before the church I am still Monty’s wife but Padre Tomas tells her that because the vows were read in an ancient Latin ritual prohibited by the church, the marriage has not been sanctioned and we can’t forget that Diego came in and stopped everything before marriage could be blessed. Esme tells PT that she has restored her hope of getting back with Diego. She just wants him to walk into the door so she can tell him no one will ever be able to separate them. Ummm, not so fast there Esme you sister might have something to say about that.

At the Moncada stable Diego is waking up from his wine/champagne/poison cocktail hangover. He looks around and wants to know where he gets a killer headache. He pulls himself up and calls out for Esme and passes out again. Oh Diego.

MA is looking at herself in her bedroom mirror and Olmos asks her permission to come in. Olmos tells her that from what he saw it looks like she got what she wanted. The drops of potion Olmos gave her did the trick and Diego fell at her feet. Oh Diego fell all right but not necessarily at her feet if his drunken stupor is anything to go by. By bringing Diego to the house it was only a matter of time before FS say him in bed. MA accuses Olmos of being suspicious but that’s the way it happened cuz all fair in love and war. Olmos says of course and at the same time is getting a nice eyeful of MA’s cleavage. Olmos starts turning green with jealousy and MA sees right through him. Olmos tries to play it off saying jealousy is for weak people but is not very successful. MA gets close to Olmos starting touching him and tells him she knows he desires her women know these things and Olmos is getting a little hot and bothered by the closeness. MA tells Olmos that being that he knows the truth about what happened with Diego he won’t tell anybody right. Olmos tells her that he doesn’t need to be reminded and looks her in the eyes and MA tells him that for being such faithful servant maybe she’ll compensate him in the future. MA tells Olmos she doesn’t love Diego (surprise, surprise) she just wants his money, his last name. But Olmos on the other hand, she could probably feel something for him. She’s getting attracted to his jealousy and she gets a perverse excitement from his appearance and perhaps one day she will give him an opportunity. Olmos looks like he’s about to mess up his underpants during this exchange (ala Forrest Gump in the dorm with Jenny, c’mon you know what I am talking about) tells her it’s late and asks permission to leave. When Olmos leaves MA just laughs evilly and mocks her little speech and calls Olmos a monster.

Olmos is all happy and excited because MA knows the truth and thinks he has a shot with her. Poor deluded Olmos makes me wonder if somebody’s spiked his punch for him to believe MA’s bull shanapple. He goes to the mirror happy that MA’s giving him a chance. Where the heck did that red wig in his hand come from? He removes his wig! OMG he had wig! I wasn’t expecting that. He puts on the red wig and is pretty happy with himself.

Dena gets to the party and meets up with Alejandro. Alejandro asks her what’s going on what’s with the long face. Dena tries to tell Alejandro about Diego but at the sound of his name Esme (who was outside? man she has some super sonic ears) runs over to them. Esme asks where is he? Did Dena see him? Did he say something? Well he did say somethings but not anything I think Esme would want to hear. Dena tries to play it off saying Diego’s got a little bit of a hangover since Moncada residence was closer than the hacienda he was brought over there. Emse feels sorry for Diego guesses he feels destroyed and tells Dena that she saw him with MA. Dena tells him not to worry he’s fine and Alejandro says that his men will take Diego home. Dena says that’s not necessary he’s at the Moncada’s and he’s sleeping it off and that’s why she got there late making sure he was tucked in nice and comfy (hehehe sure nice and comfy next to the horses). Esme asks Dena if she is sure everything is okay and then very astutely asks if MA is taking care of him to which Dena tells her no of course not, Diego just drank until he passed out and its best to let him sleep. Esme looks at Dena but I don’t think she’s buying this story. Dena feeling a little uncomfortable under the scrutiny asks Esme to get her a glass of wine. Alejandro asks Dena if Diego is really fine because he suspects something is up. Dena tells Alejandro that Diego is physically fine but his dignity and honor are not. Dena asks Alejandro if they can go to his study and talk privately. Alejandro suggests the garden because the Marquesa is in the study right now ordering Monty to annul his marriage to Esme. Dena is surprised to find out the Marquesa kept her promise and they both go outside for their chat. Esme comes back with the wine and wonders where did everybody go.

Yumi is in her bedroom crying when Dolores walks in and asks her why isn’t she dressed to go to the party after Alejandro asked her to come. She can’t embarrass Alejandro like that and calls her a spoiled brat. Yumi doesn’t want to go the party in a dress worn by his dead wife. Dolores asks Yumi where did she hear that. Alejandro had the dress especially made for her and Yumi is impactada. Dolores warns her not to leave the room dressed inappropriately because she she isn’t going to embarrass him in front of the Marquesa. Yumi is all happy about the dress and sniffs it. She's a sniffer Yumi.

FS is at the cabin and calls out for Maria Pia. He sees a note on the table. “I waited for you. I does not matter why you could not make the rendezvous (FS actually said cita which can translate as appointment). But it puts me at ease to know that this time was going to be our final farewell. Praise God. Either way I shall not see you again. Maybe its better this way.” FS tells the air that he will not permit it Maria Pia.

Meanwhile back at the nunnery, Maria Pia is back safely in her room and no one is none the wiser. Sister Carola knocks at her door and tells her that Nutty Nun has had another attack Maria Pia has to accompany her. SC tells her that she came with the Cardinal from who knows where and she is screaming like crazy worse than before. Maria Pia and SC rush to Nutty Nun’s bedroom where she is tied to the bed and the Cardinal is there performing what looks like an exorcism. Okay I said this before and you know what this does not surprise me with Telemundo to me their plot lines border on the strange but more on that later. Nutty is just writhing on the bed. Not for nothing but the Cardinal does not look too confident in his exorcising abilities. Maria Pia entees Nutty’s room along with every other nun in training (I guess everybody in the convent now knows Nutty is possessed?). Maria Pia does the sign of the cross and we get a closer look at Nutty. Nutty Nun looks wide eyed and her hair is disheveled. She starts talking in a deep guttural voice. She calls Maria Pia a prostitute. She doesn’t look Linda Blair creepy (all green and pasty) but it still gives me chills. Possessed Nutty asks Maria Pia how was her night did she enjoy her lover? Nutty starts laughing I mean really yucking it up. Chills, Cardinal starts getting worried and asks that somebody go get Padre Tomas this woman is possessed by a demon, gee what was your first clue, Cardinal or do you need her to vomit pea soup too.

Dena tells Alejandro about what happened at the Moncadas. Alejandro starts yelling and Dena asks him to lower his voice else Esme is going to hear. Alejandro can’t belive his son and Dena sort of defends him and says he must have felt awful drank himself into a stupor and if he was with MA then… Dena embarrassedly tells Alejandro that MA has always wanted to win Diego over and if Diego was drunk then she took advantage of the situation. Alejandro asks if FS was there. Dena says yes and FS in his fury socked Diego one but because he was too drunk he couldn’t defend himself. Alejandro wants to go get Diego but Dena holds him back, Diego is in no condition to be brought to the party it would be embarrassing. Dena of course mentions that this puts a major stumbling block to Diego and Esme’s relationship. Ironic isn’t it Alejandro says because the Marquesa is talking to Monty right now about annulling the wedding between him and Esme. Yeah Alejandro it is ironic, it’s like rain on your wedding day, like a free ride when you’ve already paid…shout out to Alanis Morissette! Dena tells Alejandro that FS is going to ask Diego to marry MA. Somehow I don’t think Diego is going to have much choice in the matter considering what century we’re living here and all but hey who knows.

Monty sees Esme and not so gently starts escorting her out the party. Esme wants to stay it’s bad manners to get up and leave so early but of course what would Monty know about manners. Um Esme need I remind you rat face weasels don’t have manners. Monty accuses Esme of knowing the whole time about the Marquesa’s plans. Esme acts innocent and guesses that’s why Monty wants to leave. Monty gets aggravated and tells her they will be discussing the matter at home, grabs her by the arm and escorts her out. Alejandro and Dena look on and are surprised by the early exit and Monty tells them he has stuff to do but to apologize to the Marquesa on his behalf. He grabs Esme by the arm but she tells them everything’s fine don’t’ worry and they head off. Dena is relieved she doesn’t have to tell Esme about Diego.

Padre Tomas and the Marquesa are sharing a toast and rehashing the annulement of the Monty and Esme wedding. Marquesa is offended that Padre would doubt her power of convinement. Yeah Padre, shame on you. They are having a good laugh and Padre tells Marquesa she deserves a medal for what she did. Marquesa confesses that she sinned because it was revenge for what happened to her niece but she did enjoy it. Padre recommends penance to cleanse her soul. Padre tells Marquesa that her arrival is a blessing and gives thanks in the name of Diego and Esme. Marquesa tells him thanks are not necessary as she is just an incurable romatic and she won’t leave until she sees the beautiful couple married. Hmmm, maybe she’ll stick around?! Marquesa confesses to Padre Tomas that she likes that they are accomplices. Padre asks Marquesa a favor, he tells her she is there because he asked help from people very close to him and that will be their secret. Marquesa assures him that she’ll keep the secret even if tyourted. They toast some more to love.

Monty and Esme are arguing again. Monty accuses Esme of knowing that she knew about Marquesa’s plan to annul wedding. Esme acts upset because her and Monty will have to separate. She tells Monty that she thinks she’s going to cry. Monty yells at Esme not to offend him and tells her to save her tears for when she really needs them. Esme is pretty confident with herself. Monty tells Esme he asked for her hand and her father gave it to him but on the request of Maria Pia he reneged. Esme reminds Monty that it was his idea to frame Diego as Zorro and torture him to forcer her to marry him. Monty tells her it was only to gain back his honor and that’s the only sacred thing a military man like him has (Yes and we all know what his word is worth, bleh). Esme reminds him that nothing justifies everything he did to Diego, his family or to her. Monty gets smug and says Esme is right but if she wants to leave freely she has to do what he asks. Esme tells him maybe but for now just keep his hands to himself and not to touch her again. Monty agrees with the condition that Esme tells the Marquesa how it really went down. He was just a victim of circumstance and he will not permit her or anyone to tarnish his military record. Esme tells Monty she will sing Monty’s praises so well that maybe he will appointed General. I can’t help it I like Esme, she does not back down, she’ll go toe to toe with anybody. Monty leaves in a huff.

Esme blesses the Marquesa and tells Diego not to worry that they will be together soon and now nothing and no one will keep them apart.

It’s a new day and Diego is waking up from his hangover and MA has brought the sleepyhead breakfast. MA leans in for a kiss but Diego pulls back. MA is not fazed and says your bad mood is understandable due to the hangover. Diego asks MA what happened and where is he. MA seems upset that she has to explain herself (well MA need I remind you that you plied the guy with liquor all afternoon and spiked his punch so please forgive him if he doesn’t remember your little tryst). MA tells Diego that FS found them in her bedroom naked. Diego is impactado and MA tells him that you were drunk last night but not drunk enough not to remember what we did, wink wink (actually she calls him picarón which my captions translate as wily devil). Diego is still impactado. Diego asks MA if it’s a joke and says that its better if he leaves. MA tells Diego he can’t go home without first talking to her dad. Diego asks what in the heck did I have to talk to your father about. Enter FS and tells Diego they have to talk about Diego’s wedding to MA. End credit impactado.

END OF EPISODE.

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Comments:
Great recap Mari. I'm really liking the Marquesa. It is refreshing to see someone with power behave nobly. Power doesn't always have to corrupt. The more she sticks it to Monty the better.

I agree with you, I don't think that Diego was up for a little nighttime tango with MA. In true novela fashion, I bet that nothing happened between them, but of course no one is going to believe that. At least Dena is pretty hip to MA's game from the get go. Hopefully she'll help Esme out--have her see the light and forgive Diego. Now if only FS would only let the shotgun wedding idea drop.

I do like Esme too, and the previews for Monday night look really good!!!

NN's possession freaked me out. I don't like these kinds of things, but at least now the Cardinal won't be listening to NN's accusations against Maria Pia.

Olmos took off his rug in one of the first episodes, but he didn't pull out the red one. Just strange!! And MA and her flirting with him, makes me hate her even more.

I liked Dena's facial expressions when she was trying to keep Esme from finding out what happened with Diego. Her eye rolling was great.
 

Telemundo borders on the weird for me as to their plots. I mean they've had reincarnation and curses broken by the love between the leads (seperate novelas)

I am so glad for the possession now Maria Pia is safe from accusations.

I hope Esme believes Dena too but who knows. Actually the plot that was running through my mind was that Esme finds out she is pregant by Diego and the marriage between her and Monty doesn't get annuled cuz MA already married Diego. I hope that's not the way it goes but it could happen.
 

I wished I noticed Dena's eye rollong more but was paying more attention to recapping. I coulda included a funny in there about a medical condition. Oh well, maybe it was for best I think I overdid the funnies this time around.
 

Your sense of humor is what makes the recap great. Don't change a thing.

I usually think of Dena being the more woe-is-me kind of woman, so it was nice to see her with a bit more comical side. And she's going to need more of that to balance out all of Alejandro's worrying.

I'm afraid that you may be right, Esme won't get an annulment and Diego will be forced to wed MA. I hope the writers don't rely on such trite plots. Note to writers, do something original.
 

yeah I admit I have quirky sense of humor. The funny thing is my boss does too so we just crack each other up.

Note to writers, keep up the original stuff no forging from other novelas!
 

Marycelis, what a delightful recap! I love your editorials!

“I hate her. I hate her. I sooo want her to get thrown into the Duelo whirlpool.” ROTF---me, too!

“Alejandro tells Marquesa maybe its best if Diego doesn’t show up, he’s probably heartbroken and wants to be alone but tomorrow he’ll tell him the news.” This was a pretty darn clever save, don’t you think? In addition to being drop-dead gorgeous, our guy is a smooth diplomat (and a snappy dresser).

“She calls Alejandro gorgeous and grabs his chin. Okay fine I’ll give her that he is kinda cute but I still like Diego.” Well, we older gals go for the Al type. (Tranquila, mi corazón).

“Tobi again seems to be very interested in this little exchange. I wonder if he’s connecting some dots but then again he is an idiot so probably not.” LOL! So very true! If there ever was an example of an effete, arrogant, quasi – aristocrat, Tobías is the one. He exemplifies the terms. I wonder, Marycelis, like you, why Tobi tried to stop Monty on his way to the Marquesa. Very strange. It almost looked for a moment like he had a thought in his head. Apparently not, though.

“Bernardo signs some stuff (I don’t know sign but maybe that Diego is sleeping?) and Esme feels better.” It wasn’t American Sign Language and it wasn’t more than one sign. I’ve figured out that Bernardo might not be played by a deaf person (actually that didn’t take long to figure out). His sign vocabulary is extremely limited to about two dozen signs and they often don’t make any real sense with what the hearing person’s topic is. They’re just to remind us of his role for Diego (information gatherer who isn’t really deaf but everyone thinks he is). The body language and facial expression are extremely limited, which isn’t characteristic of any of the world’s sign languages. So, he’s just reminding us with those few signs. You’re right about “Diego sleeping” being the sign he actually made (in ASL and some other sign languages), but it didn’t fit the context of her question really too well. Good call on the sign, Marycelis!

“What shortcut exactly did she take to this cabin and by the way where is this cabin? Who does it belong to? I mean won’t the owners get angry that some nuns in training, a Cardinal and the Gov are in his cabin and without his permission no less, I know I would be put off by this” It’s actually Maria Pia’s cabin, which she had for years from before she went to the not-quite convent. She mentioned that very briefly in one earlier episode, and FS asked her why she kept it. She comes there to meditate/rest sometimes. It’s from their youth.

“Nutty gets on her knees and begs him to tell her why he is following her. Cardinal sees Nutty acting well nutty and asks her to tell him what’s wrong. Nutty sinks her nails into Cardinal’s face and turn his head towards to where the slave was and tells Cardinal it’s the demon and it’s come for her. Okay my captions say devil but that’s incorrect, devil = diablo slightly different.” Finally, the Cardinal sees her true colors! Never mind that the real, flesh and blood slave guy is there but only shows himself to Sister Sicko! I like that touch. Good writing, there. They’ve been using demon interchangeably with devil for a while now in the Sister Sicko scenes. I wondered about that, too. Maybe she’s yelling about demons all over the place. I was so glad that she showed her colors BEFORE they reached the cabin. MP doesn’t have a clue how close she came, and she dodged a bullet!

“Either Monty annuls the marriage or his name is permanently erased from military records forever. I like her!!!!” The best part is, you know she can and will make it happen! What a gal! I’m glad Padre Tom had the sense to make sure he used a marriage ceremony that the church wouldn’t approve so he could back them out. Now all that remains is the judge, and my bets are all on the Marquesa being able to do something there, too.

Poor Olmos. He really is a sad character. He was so gleeful at the wicked witch of the West’s “promise” to him. I remember him having the wig before and taking it off in the mirror, but it didn’t fit the story very well so I ignored it. I wonder if he’s going to try to hide in disguise….like he could really disguise his back. I couldn’t help but think if he gets really betrayed and angry, he’s going to be a really wonderful adversary for her. H*** hath no fury like an obsessed person scorned.

“Maria Pia entees Nutty’s room along with every other nun in training (I guess everybody in the convent now knows Nutty is possessed?).” I think you can count on it!

“She starts talking in a deep guttural voice.” This is a sure sign of a split personality, right? ;-)

I am not surprised that MA used this “what, you don’t remember our lovely tryst last night where my Dad caught us in my bed? You don’t remember how good that was?” ploy. It’s her style to act angry and go on the offensive so he’s at a disadvantage. In fact, he was at a disadvantage from the minute he let the waitress talk him into a bottle of wine and NO food. He started out with food and no wine, but reversed and played right into MA’s plan for him.

Ma and Monty are two of a kind: they both pulled the wings off flies as kids, I bet. MA was so MEAN to Olmos. I don’t like Olmos a lot, but he is the product of his sick relationship with this vile woman, and probably of lots of teasing all his life. He is well-educated, smart, and was rejected by society of that time because of a spinal deformity that is not even really a disability. It doesn’t leave him unable to do things. In most eras up until the middle of the last century, it was just a reason to reject a person wholesale and Olmos shows all the scars from that (emotional). MA picks on weak people and uses them. Probably learned that from Daddy.

The first of the Zorro series was written in the 1919 or so, originally. The original author (Johnston McCulley) used all kinds of strange plots, too, so it’s not just Telemundo. The plots with metaphysical things going on have been replaced by our high tech and special effects, though, in today’s writing. So, Telemundo is capitalizing on the old-style plot twists, I am guessing. Actually, Sony Television produced this so blame them.

I was surprised the first time Dena rolled her eyes, and it is usually at MA. It makes her seem way more human and a way more assertive woman, not a simpering ninny. She really does have MA’s number, as you noted! Do you have a quirky sense of humor, Marycelis? I hadn’t noticed!

;-)

Jeanne
 

Marycelis, Cathy: I'm back from Mexico and if you like I can recap any night of Zorro except Wed.

Jean
 

Jeaanne, thanks for the info on the cabin. I must have missed that part. Did she reveal this info in front of Nutty?

>>Well, we older gals go for the Al type. The funny thing is what they are like 10 years old than each other?

Maybe not split personality, maybe she is possessed. It happens.

I guess my humor was showing. :-)
 

You know, Marycelis, I think Sister Sicko doesn't know the cabin is MP's, but FS knows. I wonder if anyone else knows. Maybe even her brother doesn't know. That's a good question.

Yeah, Sister Sicko definitely has problems. Whatever they call them, they're problems. And they aren't just hers now, they belong to everyone.

Yeah, I think it's funny that Diego and Al in real life are only ten years apart. However, to a 50-something female, 46 seems more reasonable than 34, unless you're Demi Moore.

Hey, Jean, you got this ball rolling! Welcome back! Hope it was a good trip!

Jeanne
 

jean e-mail me and i'll cc you as to how the schedule stands now.

Nice to have you back. Hope you had fun.
 

oops jean, anon was me marycelis
 

I suggested a few days ago that the Marquesa looked like Mick Jagger in drag. Well here is something really weird. I googled Teresa Gutierrez to see if I had ever seen her in anything else. It turns out she is from Colombia. I have seen a number of Colombian movies and telenovelas over the years, but none of her credits rang a bell with me. However I found a blog from Colombia that poses the theory (in jest I hope) that Teresa is Mick Jagger's long lost twin. She was kidnapped and ended up in Colombia where she was adopted.

I tried but could not access his blog directly, which is eduardoarias.blogspot.com. I also had no luck googling the name of his blog, which is Teresaquillo Cuatro Gatos. But if I google Teresa Gutierrez it turns up (#19 on my computer) and I can access it and get what he calls an unauthorized biography of Teresa. It is truly amazing what you can find on the internet.
 

Hey ya'll, after a weekend out on the water I return to a fabulous Friday episode of Zorro and an incredible recap! Yahoo, what a way to start a Sunday morning.

Mari, you do have a quirky sense of humor. I think we're all grateful for that, makes for funnier recaps, and this one was a doozy. Jeanne, interesting input about Bernardo's signing. I really like knowing that sort of insider knowledge.

Sister Sicko's posession scene was great. I have new respect for the actress. Actually, one of the many great things about this show is that they know how to do villains. MA is despicable (I hate her I hate her too!!!), Montero and Pizarro are truly scary, you just don't know what they are capable of, same with Fernando and Olmos but they have that interesting soul-in-torment thing going on. Yep, villains will make or break a show. (Shout out to Cesar, Bertha and El Guapo from Heridas who saved that novela.)

I absolutely adore the marquesa. I hope they keep her on for a while. There is great tension and chemistry between her and Ratty.

Caray, caray, poor Diego. I'm afraid there is a terrible wedding in his future. Oh dear, I can't bear it...It's just a telenovela, it's just a telenovela, it's just a telenovela...

Kay, very interesting about T. Gutierrez, I will have to check that out.

Welcome back Jean. I look forward to reading your recaps.
 

Kay, you are so right, that is weird. Ah, the internet!

Jeanne
 

Marycelis, just wanted to say how fun your recaps are! I watch the show, understand it in Spanish, get the english subtitles too, so don't get around to reading these everyday, yet still you add joy to the episode with your great sense of humor, and it's fun to see how you will describe things! Anyway, thanks much for your efforts!
 

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