Saturday, April 28, 2007
La Fea Más Bella #263 4/27/07 Recap with footnotes*
(*That's #261 by Univision's count; but it's 263 hours.)
The veneer wears thin
Fern and Aldo compete with one another to get Omar to apologize for calling Lety ugly. He does so to applause. This nets Aldo a couple of hugs from Lety, while Fern gets a mere handshake. Meanwhile, Ariel and Ana-Leticia remain in the boardroom and sulk. You would think that Fern was asking them to sell off all their worldly goods and eat out of garbage dumpsters. In A-L's defense, she's stupid and she believes everything Ariel tells her. I'm not sure what Ariel's excuse is.
Lety's phone rings. And rings. Lety realizes that it's Omar calling for Aurora. While Omar bounces in his seat waiting for her to answer, Lety tells Aldo she doesn't recognize the number and tries to blow it off. Aldo offers to answer the phone for her, and even reaches for it. Lety puts on her Big Girl Panties and asks him why he wants to answer her phone. He sort-of apologizes and says he thought it was odd that she didn't want to answer. She asks if he's doubting her. He says that wasn't how he meant it, but he doesn't flash the Chiclets at her either.
Frustrated, Omar hangs up. And then redials. Lety answers this time. "Aurora?" Omar asks hopefully. "Wrong number," Lety says and hangs up. She makes a "satisfied?" face at Aldo. His face says no. She turns off her phone and says they won't be bothered again. His face is still stone.
Omar mutters to himself that it was certainly not a wrong number. He tries again and gets the out-of-service message. This is clearly a first-in-a-lifetime experience for him.
Aldo accuses Lety of being nervous. She accuses him of being jealous. He doesn't deny it - he says she's being weird. She asks him to trust her. (Their beautiful future is off to a great start!) They leave for lunch.
"A person can die of sadness"*
(*Said by Fernando, many many months ago.)
Ana-Leticia is crying in Marcia's office like there's no tomorrow. Ariel waves at her and says to Marcia, "Look at her. Do you like this? Do you like watching her cry like this?" Marcia pleads with her sister to understand. "I don't understand and I don't want to understand!" A-L wails. Marcia explains for the nth time that Fern is just trying to end the crisis ASAP so they can get back to how things were before.
A-L calms down just long enough to ask Ariel to confirm this. He says yep, things should be back to normal by 2020 or so. A-L starts wailing again. Marcia points out that Ariel's the one who made her cry this time. Marcia says the sacrifice is to save their future. A-L says that all she cares about is right now. Marcia tries to talk some sense into her, but Ariel yells "no, no, no" like a little kid. He invites A-L to leave with him. She says she needs to stay there and cry for a couple more hours. Ariel grabs his seemingly empty briefcase and leaves his sisters alone to bond over teardrops. But wait - A-L's face is bone dry!
The New PG*
(*Where the hell is Psychic Guy, anyway? We need him!)
The Photographer Guy (New PG) visits Omar in his office and shows him a very blurry photo. Omar asks who it is. NPG's mother? His sister? No, NPG says it's the Mujer Misteriosa - the picture he took last night.
"I thought you were a professional," Omar says. He complains about the quality. The NPG asks Omar what he wants - speed or quality. The woman never stops moving. Omar has a brilliant suggestion - NPG needs to be more efficient. NPG says Omar sounds just like his boss. He has somewhere else to go, so he takes the blurry photo, laughs at Omar (not sure what that's about), laughs at Fern who's on his way in, and leaves.
Fern thanks Omar for supporting him. Omar says he's doing it for Aurora. He says she's changed his life. Fern says that if she has that much power over him, she must be very interesting - maybe he should get to know her. Omar says "Over my dead body." (Sure, Omar, and if you only knew where to put your dead body to keep that from happening, you'd be making progress!)
Meanwhile, NPG goes to visit Manuel, the image consultant, who is wearing a purple gingham shirt under his pinstriped jacket. Honest. I'm not making this up. I don't have that good of a sense of humor. Or fashion, apparently, because it looks surprisingly good on him. NPG gives Manuel a cockamamie* story about how he's doing a piece on retro fashions and he heard that Manuel's an expert. Manuel, the sucker, says that in fact, he's been working on that with a woman, outfitting her in the cinematic styles of yesteryear. NPG excitedly says that's perfect - Manuel can hook him up with her! Manuel's expression is inscrutable. Will he take this guy up on his offer? Or throw him out on his ear?
(*I like that word and I'm not going to stop using it!)
And what do Stephen King's groupies look like?
Aldo and Lety are chatting in the park when four young women approach. They ask if he's Aldo DomensaEEN. They read his book and they looooooooved it. Finally, the Chiclets are unleashed! He asks if they're studying gastronomy, hospitality, etc. They say they're studying hospitality, and ask for his autograph. Lety makes all kinds of weird faces as he obliges. I can't fault her for this, because I was making the same exact faces. They squeal amongst themselves about his nice smile while he produces the Mexican equivalent of a John Hancock.
After the groupies leave, Lety mimics their happy chatter and jokingly asks Aldo for his autograph. He jokingly tells her to contact his agent and make an appointment. He asks if she's jealous. "Look, the donkey's talking about ears," Lety replies. (This exchange is much more playful than I'm probably making it sound.) He admits that he was jealous before, and asks for kisses. Blech. Now I'm thinking a LFMB drinking game with drain cleaner isn't such a bad idea. (The credit for this revolution in home entertainment should go to commentor Marie from Mass.)
They go for a walk and rehash some old thoughts about Conceptos. They still need to make some money, and Lety says it'd be nice if they got another project on the same scale as the gastronomical tourism thingy. He agrees. At that moment, a phone rings, and Aldo reaches into his pocket. This is amazing to me, because all the ringtones on this show lately have been exactly alike - unbelievably loud and shrill, so how can they tell whose phone is whose? It doesn't matter - that question is trivial compared to the enormous coincidence of the phone call itself.
"It's the girls with the autographs!" Aldo jokes. Actually, it's his publisher. Fortunately, it's within walking distance, as is everything else in Mexico City.* They start walking - joking that maybe they'll run into the autograph girls on the way.
*Mexico City is a mere 571 square miles according to Wikipedia (that's just the Distrito Federal, not the greater metro area). This means that everything is within walking distance no matter where you are... if you've got great feet and aren't in too much of a hurry. And don't get hit by a truck.
(To put this in some perspective, NYC is 469 square miles, and my homely home city is just 24.)
In the Vortex
Alicia is looking in a mirror so she can see what it looks like when she grimaces and scratches herself. For some reason, this sight leaves Tomas impactado. Yeah, it's definitely love. Or an outdated eyewear prescription. (You make the call!) With a melting heart, he watches her rub her nose with the back of her hand.
Ana-Leticia comes out of Marcia's office, still wailing loudly, but in a very dry and tidy fashion. Alicia glances at her and resumes her scratching, smiling in the mirror as she takes a toy dressmaker's doll off her desk so she can scratch her back too. A-L gets impatient and grabs Tomas so he can hear her better. He holds her stiffly and pats her shoulders awkwardly and reluctantly offers to let her talk, if she needs someone to talk to.
Alicia shifts her mirror to watch the spectacle unfolding behind her. A-L is hanging all over her Tomy and asking if he's got time to hear about her thousand problems. Tomas says he only has time for two, but he'll listen to those. Alicia's jaw drops in disbelief as Tomy asks A-L out to lunch. She says she can't eat, because she has no money. (Alicia makes an indescribable face, but if anyone wants to take a crack at it, go ahead. A crack at describing it, I mean. It's not nice to take a crack at someone's face, no matter how much you'd like to.) Tomas offers to pay. A-L agrees to this and suggests shopping afterwards! "Desgraciado," Alicia hisses. The cuartel hiss amongst themselves too, intrigued.
Alicia happily tattles to Marcia. Marcia says "Ha, you're jealous!" Alicia claims that the only reason she's annoyed is because she's hungry. Smiling, Marcia invites her to lunch... but Alicia scolds Marcia for leaving her homeless, and says she can be awful sometimes. "Okay, if you're going to complain, never mind," Marcia says, and heads for the elevator. Alicia changes her tune and says she won't complain... until after dessert. And away they go.
Lowly clerical worker seeks affordable dwelling
Fernando is looking at apartment ads in the newspaper. "One bedroom... good neighborhood... cheap." There isn't even the faintest twinge of self-pity in his voice. Say what you like about Fernando, but this is not the spoiled twit they introduced to us a year ago. Omar comes in to ask how it's going. Fernando says he's enlisted a real estate agent to sell his house, and hopefully it will sell fast, and he's looking for a rental.
Omar asks why he's only looking at 1BR places. Won't that be a little crowded for them? Fern says he isn't planning on living with Omar. Omar tries to change his mind - it'd be like old times, helping each other out with woman problems, etc.* "And we could share expenses," Fern adds mischievously. Omar says he never thought he'd have to share women, much less one like Aurora. Fern notes that Omar's making a fool of himself. Omar says that Fern would too, if he knew her, but he's not her type. Fern says he's not interested.
Wow, that was a totally pointless scene. Wish I'd known that before I started looking words up.
Omar leaves, and Fern looks at Aurora's picture in the newspaper. He's still skeptical of her charms, but admits after hearing so much about her, he's curious.
*There's this regional bowling show I watch on Saturdays. Last week, one of the commentators remarked that a bowler - a man - had been having "female problems" the last time he was on. I gaped at this for a little while until I realized the commentator meant "girlfriend problems." Where I come from (same place as them, I thought), "female problems" usually means one's uterus or ovaries are acting up.
The Smell of Money; and, I accidentally stumble upon an awesome Japanese hit song
Aldo and Lety go to the book place. The book guy says the book is selling well, and gives Aldo his first royalty check. They don't say how much it's for, but it's enough to surprise Aldo and get another hug out of Lety. Lety gives a dull analysis as to its popularity (his writing is creative and wise, plus the title "Flavor of Life" is so attractive). (Try this one if you prefer anime video and French titles.) (Or the original pop version, but I don't like it as much.) (Never heard of this song before tonight. Now I want to have it implanted in a chip in my brain.)
The book guy says they want to do a whole series of "Flavor of Life" books. "It's all thanks to you, Leticia," Aldo says. "I didn't do anything," Lety replies. The book guy says he should have known that there was love behind it. He wants to launch the book series ASAP. Okay, dude, we get it because you said it twice in ten seconds. I think he's in a hurry. In fact, he wants Aldo to write another book. (I get this funny feeling that he means right now and he's going to chain Aldo to a typewriter in his basement if he doesn't hop-to.)
Aldo's lucky he isn't being sued.
Le Noir for Las Dingbats
Still scratching, Alicia asks Marcia how she can be so crazy as to sell everything she owns. Marcia says she'll just have to live modestly for a short while. (Newsflash, Marcia: you're not going to be able to afford to eat lunch at Le Noir much longer, either.) This concept doesn't mean anything to Alicia, nor does Marcia's explanation that sacrifices are sometimes needed for long-term success. "You'll regret it," Marcia's fleabitten friend predicts. "I'm telling you. If you don't have, you don't exist." She takes a long sip of swanky Le Noir water. She adds that an intelligent philosopher once said, "I have, and later I exist."
Marcia repeats what she's already said a million times, it'll take a while to build it all back up. Alicia thinks Marcia's being self-destructive. Boy, if ever someone on this show needed a fortune cookie... but I don't think Le Noir serves those. Or if they did, they'd be like ten bucks apiece.
Alicia throws herself at Marcia's feet (in the restaurant) and loudly begs her not to let herself become poor. Marcia blinks multiple times and bears Alicia's behavior in the best possible humor.
Marcia is still complaining about Alicia's embarrassing behavior when they get back from lunch. "Don't say I didn't warn you," Alicia says. Marcia says that Alicia is a little crazier every day.
Sara asks Alicia whether the things she's scratching are fleas or bedbugs. The rest of the cuartel laughs. Tomas and Ana-Leticia come back from lunch; A-L's mood is greatly improved. Tomas calls her "Ani-Lety" and says he can take her to lots more places like that. Tomas sees Alicia glaring at him and is momentarily deflated. Then he offers to talk to "Ani-Lety" in his office. The cuartel hisses at Alicia, and Martha teases her that she wishes she could listen in on that. "I'm not gossipy like you," Alicia says. "I'm going to see Marcia." She goes in that direction, then sneaks towards Tomas's office when the cuartel is distracted with something else.
Ani-Lety is wailing again in Tomas's office. Tomy tries to cheer her up with some inane chatter, and it seems to work for a few seconds, then she gets depressed again, thinking she's going to be homeless. Listening at the door, Alicia overhears him say that he recently got an apartment that she can use. Ani-Lety does another happy-sad.
Trouble brewing
After lunch, Lety works alone in her office. Where's Aldo? Uh-oh, maybe the book guy really did lock him up in the basement! Omar calls. Lety answers with her Aurora voice. He calls her the most priceless woman in the universe, blah blah blah. She says "you're the same as always." He protests that he hasn't yet had a chance to show her how much he likes her. "Please, Aurora, I love you." Lety warns him not to use those words so lightly. (Fernando comes into Omar's office, whistling loudly... I think I just figured out how Lety's secret is going to be revealed, because something similar happened on General Hospital today.) Omar complains that she's treating him as if she's punishing him. He says that with her, he's paying for all of his sins. Lety says he's making her feel bad, so to prove that she's not so mean, she'll meet with him tonight.
She calls Manuel and says he's her fairy godfather. She tells him she needs to look better than ever, to seduce all those men.
Fernando is in the bat-cave, listening at the door, not really sure what he's listening to other than Lety's goofy laughter. "Reporter? No, no, then I can't go to your studio. Yeah, I've got a date. Okay, I'll wait for you here."
Male bonding
Aldo's at his restaurant job, discussing the menu with his boss, saying he knows that here in the city people mostly like red meats, but he'd like to add shellfish and other seafood. The boss is okay with that - in fact, he's pleased. The boss's phone rings (I take back what I said about all phones on this show ringing the same - this one goes tweet-tweet instead). Someone's waiting for Aldo. Aldo is gratuitously impactado.
It's his dad. "I heard it, but I couldn't believe it. That you're working in a restaurant that isn't yours." Yes, shocking, some people live their whole lives that way. You know what, if something bad were to happen to Humbo, like if he got run over by a truck on his way to the golf course, I think Bozo and Fausto would make a good couple. Aldo asserts that while the restaurant isn't his, the menu is. Fausto scolds Aldo for not asking him for the money instead - he wants to share.
Aldo changes the subject and invites his father to congratulate him. Not for the menu, but for Lety - she's his novia now. Fausto cries tears of joy. (Where'd I put that drain cleaner?) He tells Aldo to hurry up - and get married, have kids, give Fausto cute grandchildren. Aldo promises to give him incredible grandchildren. They hug and cry.
The M. L. S. of D. has been quiet lately... maybe a little too quiet...
Fern is in Lety's office, talking about business... but Lety notes that he's talking very fast. He tells her that she's smiling more every day, and he's glad to see her so happy, because she's very happy, right? She says "Yes, thank you very much for asking." She's even happier to find that someone has paid an outstanding bill. Fern says he just spoke to Ricky Armstrong, and guess what? Guess what? Guess what? He's going to make his final payment to them too! Lety thanks Fern for his work.
PM shows a man into the room and announces that he's brought that dress she wanted. Fern wants to know what's up with the dress - is it a disguise or something? Lety laughs and says sure, it's a disguise for a femme fatale. Fern says he and Omar are going to visit Klaus (I can't remember which gig that was - I think it was the Sportwind/FIFA thing?) and won't be back till tomorrow. He gets up and pokes PM on the arm playfully. "Femme fatale," he laughs and leaves.
PM asks Lety's permission for the cuartel to leave a bit early. Lety asks if it's to harass that damn mystery woman. PM smiles hopefully.
Alone at last, Lety peeks into the box and gloats. "I'm going to be ready for our date, Mr. Carvajal."
Silly
Fern and Omar prepare for their visit to Klaus. Omar admits that he's very nervous about his date with Aurora. Already Aurorified in a white dress, Lety peeks out of her office and sees them talking. Fern is telling Omar that Lety is the prettiest woman. Omar scoffs. Fern is trying to find his keys. Omar complains that Fern is always screwing up and then they have to solve his problems. Fern says he doesn't care how Omar gets home, but the keys are in his office.
Lety wonders how the next couple of minutes can play out without her getting caught. She hides behind the door as Fern and Omar come into the presidencia. Fern wants to know why Omar is following him. Omar is worried that maybe the keys aren't in Fern's office, but he goes back to the Vortex to wait.
While Fern looks for his keys in the batcave, Lety looks into the Vortex, where Omar is pacing nervously, worrying that he'll be late. Lety slips into the boardroom and prays not to get caught. Next, the two men decide to search Omar's office. Lety rushes off to the elevators and waits - she can't easily climb stairs in those shoes. She hears Fern's voice and hides again, this time in Aldo's office. Next, they want to check out Luigi's area... she prays some more. Fern remembers visiting in Aldo's office. Fern opens the door - she is standing right there. But something on the floor in the hallway has caught Omar's eye - it's the keys! They leave. "That was close!" Lety sighs.
Fern and Omar are surprised at how quickly the elevator arrived. Lety comes out of hiding, and now she has to wait.
Warming Up
The cuartel are hanging out at Martha's place. It's her turn for tonight's Aurora-Watch. They are preparing for the evening's events. Sara is talking about hitting someone in "strategic locations." Irma gently reminds them that the poor guy's a reporter, not a thief, but Sara says you never know when a bad guy could show up.
Martha advises her husband that it's time to go to Lety's house.
That's what friends are for
Apparently, Alicia has managed to wheedle another invite out of Marcia. She's fuming about Tomas's kindness to Ana-Leticia. Marcia's not extremely supportive, but I have to admit that this is the most sensitivity I've ever seen her show Alicia: she explains that people have their limits, and Alicia never gave Tomas any hope, so she can't blame him for looking for someone new. Suspiciously, she asks if Alicia feels something for Tomas. Alicia denies it. She changes her answer: Yes. She feels something. Something like rage. Because he's given "her" apartment to Marcia's sister!
Alicia says she's tired, and makes for Marcia's bedroom. Marcia turns her away and says no, she's not going to lose another night's sleep over Alicia's snoring. Alicia tells her to understand that she, too, could be without an apartment at any moment, and let Alicia enjoy her last few days in this bed which Marcia has enjoyed so much already. Marcia herds Alicia towards the door and urges her to seek Tomas's help - he's her last hope.
More filler
The boys have arrived at Omar's apartment. (I had thought they had a meeting with Klaus, but it appears not.) They discuss Aurora vs. Lety again while Fern juggles some decorative balls. Omar swears that for the first time ever, he's truly in love. Fern scoffs. Omar excuses himself and says he has to get ready for his date, because Aurora's waiting.
Omar's phone rings. Fern answers. "Aurora" says she didn't recognize his voice. Fern disguises his voice further, and Aurora tells "Omar" she'll be a little bit late. She's preparing a surprise! Fern hangs up and complains that women these days are much too easy. Not like his educated, refined Lety.
Omar continues to get ready for his hot date with doom. Fern laughingly says he just spoke with Aurora. Omar calls him an ass and accuses him of talkin' trash about him to Aurora. Fern laughs some more and makes him beg. Desperate, Omar begs. Fern says Aurora promised him a surprise. For a moment, Omar assumes this means he's going to bed. Then he slaps his own face and says that's a bad habit. No, instead he hopes that this will be the day that she says she's in love with him! "Today's the day!" Omar enthuses. Fern laughs some more.
Love is wasted on lovers
Later, at Lola's house, Saimon tries to give PM a gift. She tries to bicker about past offenses. He gets gets on her knees and begs her to accept the gift. She seems tempted, but says she can't forgive someone who's doubted and accused her. He begs more strenuously. She says she won't forgive him, but she takes the box and peeks inside. He dances hopefully and takes the gift away from her. Then he pushes it back at her. She tries to get him to talk to the hand, but he kisses it instead. She takes her hand away. He whines, and she points to the door. He slinks away with his tail between his legs.
PM wonders what the gift was.
The oranges
Aldo and his dad are eating at the restaurant, which is called Los Naranjos. Fausto says the story sounds like a movie. Aldo talks about how swell it is and they discuss how lucky he is. Fausto asks if Aldo's given up on the idea of owning a restaurant by the ocean. Aldo says no, the sea will always call to him, but right now he's building his relationship with Lety. Fausto tells Aldo to talk it over with Lety. Zzzzzzzzzzz. My question is, where are the oranges? I was told there'd be oranges.
Extreeeeeeeme close-up!
Aurora is on the phone with someone, arranging the unnamed surprise. She says it has to be perfect - she doesn't want her amigo to ever forget it.
Next week
Aurora tells Omar to prepare for his punishment. Unfortunately, Omar's not there to hear her!
The veneer wears thin
Fern and Aldo compete with one another to get Omar to apologize for calling Lety ugly. He does so to applause. This nets Aldo a couple of hugs from Lety, while Fern gets a mere handshake. Meanwhile, Ariel and Ana-Leticia remain in the boardroom and sulk. You would think that Fern was asking them to sell off all their worldly goods and eat out of garbage dumpsters. In A-L's defense, she's stupid and she believes everything Ariel tells her. I'm not sure what Ariel's excuse is.
Lety's phone rings. And rings. Lety realizes that it's Omar calling for Aurora. While Omar bounces in his seat waiting for her to answer, Lety tells Aldo she doesn't recognize the number and tries to blow it off. Aldo offers to answer the phone for her, and even reaches for it. Lety puts on her Big Girl Panties and asks him why he wants to answer her phone. He sort-of apologizes and says he thought it was odd that she didn't want to answer. She asks if he's doubting her. He says that wasn't how he meant it, but he doesn't flash the Chiclets at her either.
Frustrated, Omar hangs up. And then redials. Lety answers this time. "Aurora?" Omar asks hopefully. "Wrong number," Lety says and hangs up. She makes a "satisfied?" face at Aldo. His face says no. She turns off her phone and says they won't be bothered again. His face is still stone.
Omar mutters to himself that it was certainly not a wrong number. He tries again and gets the out-of-service message. This is clearly a first-in-a-lifetime experience for him.
Aldo accuses Lety of being nervous. She accuses him of being jealous. He doesn't deny it - he says she's being weird. She asks him to trust her. (Their beautiful future is off to a great start!) They leave for lunch.
"A person can die of sadness"*
(*Said by Fernando, many many months ago.)
Ana-Leticia is crying in Marcia's office like there's no tomorrow. Ariel waves at her and says to Marcia, "Look at her. Do you like this? Do you like watching her cry like this?" Marcia pleads with her sister to understand. "I don't understand and I don't want to understand!" A-L wails. Marcia explains for the nth time that Fern is just trying to end the crisis ASAP so they can get back to how things were before.
A-L calms down just long enough to ask Ariel to confirm this. He says yep, things should be back to normal by 2020 or so. A-L starts wailing again. Marcia points out that Ariel's the one who made her cry this time. Marcia says the sacrifice is to save their future. A-L says that all she cares about is right now. Marcia tries to talk some sense into her, but Ariel yells "no, no, no" like a little kid. He invites A-L to leave with him. She says she needs to stay there and cry for a couple more hours. Ariel grabs his seemingly empty briefcase and leaves his sisters alone to bond over teardrops. But wait - A-L's face is bone dry!
The New PG*
(*Where the hell is Psychic Guy, anyway? We need him!)
The Photographer Guy (New PG) visits Omar in his office and shows him a very blurry photo. Omar asks who it is. NPG's mother? His sister? No, NPG says it's the Mujer Misteriosa - the picture he took last night.
"I thought you were a professional," Omar says. He complains about the quality. The NPG asks Omar what he wants - speed or quality. The woman never stops moving. Omar has a brilliant suggestion - NPG needs to be more efficient. NPG says Omar sounds just like his boss. He has somewhere else to go, so he takes the blurry photo, laughs at Omar (not sure what that's about), laughs at Fern who's on his way in, and leaves.
Fern thanks Omar for supporting him. Omar says he's doing it for Aurora. He says she's changed his life. Fern says that if she has that much power over him, she must be very interesting - maybe he should get to know her. Omar says "Over my dead body." (Sure, Omar, and if you only knew where to put your dead body to keep that from happening, you'd be making progress!)
Meanwhile, NPG goes to visit Manuel, the image consultant, who is wearing a purple gingham shirt under his pinstriped jacket. Honest. I'm not making this up. I don't have that good of a sense of humor. Or fashion, apparently, because it looks surprisingly good on him. NPG gives Manuel a cockamamie* story about how he's doing a piece on retro fashions and he heard that Manuel's an expert. Manuel, the sucker, says that in fact, he's been working on that with a woman, outfitting her in the cinematic styles of yesteryear. NPG excitedly says that's perfect - Manuel can hook him up with her! Manuel's expression is inscrutable. Will he take this guy up on his offer? Or throw him out on his ear?
(*I like that word and I'm not going to stop using it!)
And what do Stephen King's groupies look like?
Aldo and Lety are chatting in the park when four young women approach. They ask if he's Aldo DomensaEEN. They read his book and they looooooooved it. Finally, the Chiclets are unleashed! He asks if they're studying gastronomy, hospitality, etc. They say they're studying hospitality, and ask for his autograph. Lety makes all kinds of weird faces as he obliges. I can't fault her for this, because I was making the same exact faces. They squeal amongst themselves about his nice smile while he produces the Mexican equivalent of a John Hancock.
After the groupies leave, Lety mimics their happy chatter and jokingly asks Aldo for his autograph. He jokingly tells her to contact his agent and make an appointment. He asks if she's jealous. "Look, the donkey's talking about ears," Lety replies. (This exchange is much more playful than I'm probably making it sound.) He admits that he was jealous before, and asks for kisses. Blech. Now I'm thinking a LFMB drinking game with drain cleaner isn't such a bad idea. (The credit for this revolution in home entertainment should go to commentor Marie from Mass.)
They go for a walk and rehash some old thoughts about Conceptos. They still need to make some money, and Lety says it'd be nice if they got another project on the same scale as the gastronomical tourism thingy. He agrees. At that moment, a phone rings, and Aldo reaches into his pocket. This is amazing to me, because all the ringtones on this show lately have been exactly alike - unbelievably loud and shrill, so how can they tell whose phone is whose? It doesn't matter - that question is trivial compared to the enormous coincidence of the phone call itself.
"It's the girls with the autographs!" Aldo jokes. Actually, it's his publisher. Fortunately, it's within walking distance, as is everything else in Mexico City.* They start walking - joking that maybe they'll run into the autograph girls on the way.
*Mexico City is a mere 571 square miles according to Wikipedia (that's just the Distrito Federal, not the greater metro area). This means that everything is within walking distance no matter where you are... if you've got great feet and aren't in too much of a hurry. And don't get hit by a truck.
(To put this in some perspective, NYC is 469 square miles, and my homely home city is just 24.)
In the Vortex
Alicia is looking in a mirror so she can see what it looks like when she grimaces and scratches herself. For some reason, this sight leaves Tomas impactado. Yeah, it's definitely love. Or an outdated eyewear prescription. (You make the call!) With a melting heart, he watches her rub her nose with the back of her hand.
Ana-Leticia comes out of Marcia's office, still wailing loudly, but in a very dry and tidy fashion. Alicia glances at her and resumes her scratching, smiling in the mirror as she takes a toy dressmaker's doll off her desk so she can scratch her back too. A-L gets impatient and grabs Tomas so he can hear her better. He holds her stiffly and pats her shoulders awkwardly and reluctantly offers to let her talk, if she needs someone to talk to.
Alicia shifts her mirror to watch the spectacle unfolding behind her. A-L is hanging all over her Tomy and asking if he's got time to hear about her thousand problems. Tomas says he only has time for two, but he'll listen to those. Alicia's jaw drops in disbelief as Tomy asks A-L out to lunch. She says she can't eat, because she has no money. (Alicia makes an indescribable face, but if anyone wants to take a crack at it, go ahead. A crack at describing it, I mean. It's not nice to take a crack at someone's face, no matter how much you'd like to.) Tomas offers to pay. A-L agrees to this and suggests shopping afterwards! "Desgraciado," Alicia hisses. The cuartel hiss amongst themselves too, intrigued.
Alicia happily tattles to Marcia. Marcia says "Ha, you're jealous!" Alicia claims that the only reason she's annoyed is because she's hungry. Smiling, Marcia invites her to lunch... but Alicia scolds Marcia for leaving her homeless, and says she can be awful sometimes. "Okay, if you're going to complain, never mind," Marcia says, and heads for the elevator. Alicia changes her tune and says she won't complain... until after dessert. And away they go.
Lowly clerical worker seeks affordable dwelling
Fernando is looking at apartment ads in the newspaper. "One bedroom... good neighborhood... cheap." There isn't even the faintest twinge of self-pity in his voice. Say what you like about Fernando, but this is not the spoiled twit they introduced to us a year ago. Omar comes in to ask how it's going. Fernando says he's enlisted a real estate agent to sell his house, and hopefully it will sell fast, and he's looking for a rental.
Omar asks why he's only looking at 1BR places. Won't that be a little crowded for them? Fern says he isn't planning on living with Omar. Omar tries to change his mind - it'd be like old times, helping each other out with woman problems, etc.* "And we could share expenses," Fern adds mischievously. Omar says he never thought he'd have to share women, much less one like Aurora. Fern notes that Omar's making a fool of himself. Omar says that Fern would too, if he knew her, but he's not her type. Fern says he's not interested.
Wow, that was a totally pointless scene. Wish I'd known that before I started looking words up.
Omar leaves, and Fern looks at Aurora's picture in the newspaper. He's still skeptical of her charms, but admits after hearing so much about her, he's curious.
*There's this regional bowling show I watch on Saturdays. Last week, one of the commentators remarked that a bowler - a man - had been having "female problems" the last time he was on. I gaped at this for a little while until I realized the commentator meant "girlfriend problems." Where I come from (same place as them, I thought), "female problems" usually means one's uterus or ovaries are acting up.
The Smell of Money; and, I accidentally stumble upon an awesome Japanese hit song
Aldo and Lety go to the book place. The book guy says the book is selling well, and gives Aldo his first royalty check. They don't say how much it's for, but it's enough to surprise Aldo and get another hug out of Lety. Lety gives a dull analysis as to its popularity (his writing is creative and wise, plus the title "Flavor of Life" is so attractive). (Try this one if you prefer anime video and French titles.) (Or the original pop version, but I don't like it as much.) (Never heard of this song before tonight. Now I want to have it implanted in a chip in my brain.)
The book guy says they want to do a whole series of "Flavor of Life" books. "It's all thanks to you, Leticia," Aldo says. "I didn't do anything," Lety replies. The book guy says he should have known that there was love behind it. He wants to launch the book series ASAP. Okay, dude, we get it because you said it twice in ten seconds. I think he's in a hurry. In fact, he wants Aldo to write another book. (I get this funny feeling that he means right now and he's going to chain Aldo to a typewriter in his basement if he doesn't hop-to.)
Aldo's lucky he isn't being sued.
Le Noir for Las Dingbats
Still scratching, Alicia asks Marcia how she can be so crazy as to sell everything she owns. Marcia says she'll just have to live modestly for a short while. (Newsflash, Marcia: you're not going to be able to afford to eat lunch at Le Noir much longer, either.) This concept doesn't mean anything to Alicia, nor does Marcia's explanation that sacrifices are sometimes needed for long-term success. "You'll regret it," Marcia's fleabitten friend predicts. "I'm telling you. If you don't have, you don't exist." She takes a long sip of swanky Le Noir water. She adds that an intelligent philosopher once said, "I have, and later I exist."
Marcia repeats what she's already said a million times, it'll take a while to build it all back up. Alicia thinks Marcia's being self-destructive. Boy, if ever someone on this show needed a fortune cookie... but I don't think Le Noir serves those. Or if they did, they'd be like ten bucks apiece.
Alicia throws herself at Marcia's feet (in the restaurant) and loudly begs her not to let herself become poor. Marcia blinks multiple times and bears Alicia's behavior in the best possible humor.
Marcia is still complaining about Alicia's embarrassing behavior when they get back from lunch. "Don't say I didn't warn you," Alicia says. Marcia says that Alicia is a little crazier every day.
Sara asks Alicia whether the things she's scratching are fleas or bedbugs. The rest of the cuartel laughs. Tomas and Ana-Leticia come back from lunch; A-L's mood is greatly improved. Tomas calls her "Ani-Lety" and says he can take her to lots more places like that. Tomas sees Alicia glaring at him and is momentarily deflated. Then he offers to talk to "Ani-Lety" in his office. The cuartel hisses at Alicia, and Martha teases her that she wishes she could listen in on that. "I'm not gossipy like you," Alicia says. "I'm going to see Marcia." She goes in that direction, then sneaks towards Tomas's office when the cuartel is distracted with something else.
Ani-Lety is wailing again in Tomas's office. Tomy tries to cheer her up with some inane chatter, and it seems to work for a few seconds, then she gets depressed again, thinking she's going to be homeless. Listening at the door, Alicia overhears him say that he recently got an apartment that she can use. Ani-Lety does another happy-sad.
Trouble brewing
After lunch, Lety works alone in her office. Where's Aldo? Uh-oh, maybe the book guy really did lock him up in the basement! Omar calls. Lety answers with her Aurora voice. He calls her the most priceless woman in the universe, blah blah blah. She says "you're the same as always." He protests that he hasn't yet had a chance to show her how much he likes her. "Please, Aurora, I love you." Lety warns him not to use those words so lightly. (Fernando comes into Omar's office, whistling loudly... I think I just figured out how Lety's secret is going to be revealed, because something similar happened on General Hospital today.) Omar complains that she's treating him as if she's punishing him. He says that with her, he's paying for all of his sins. Lety says he's making her feel bad, so to prove that she's not so mean, she'll meet with him tonight.
She calls Manuel and says he's her fairy godfather. She tells him she needs to look better than ever, to seduce all those men.
Fernando is in the bat-cave, listening at the door, not really sure what he's listening to other than Lety's goofy laughter. "Reporter? No, no, then I can't go to your studio. Yeah, I've got a date. Okay, I'll wait for you here."
Male bonding
Aldo's at his restaurant job, discussing the menu with his boss, saying he knows that here in the city people mostly like red meats, but he'd like to add shellfish and other seafood. The boss is okay with that - in fact, he's pleased. The boss's phone rings (I take back what I said about all phones on this show ringing the same - this one goes tweet-tweet instead). Someone's waiting for Aldo. Aldo is gratuitously impactado.
It's his dad. "I heard it, but I couldn't believe it. That you're working in a restaurant that isn't yours." Yes, shocking, some people live their whole lives that way. You know what, if something bad were to happen to Humbo, like if he got run over by a truck on his way to the golf course, I think Bozo and Fausto would make a good couple. Aldo asserts that while the restaurant isn't his, the menu is. Fausto scolds Aldo for not asking him for the money instead - he wants to share.
Aldo changes the subject and invites his father to congratulate him. Not for the menu, but for Lety - she's his novia now. Fausto cries tears of joy. (Where'd I put that drain cleaner?) He tells Aldo to hurry up - and get married, have kids, give Fausto cute grandchildren. Aldo promises to give him incredible grandchildren. They hug and cry.
The M. L. S. of D. has been quiet lately... maybe a little too quiet...
Fern is in Lety's office, talking about business... but Lety notes that he's talking very fast. He tells her that she's smiling more every day, and he's glad to see her so happy, because she's very happy, right? She says "Yes, thank you very much for asking." She's even happier to find that someone has paid an outstanding bill. Fern says he just spoke to Ricky Armstrong, and guess what? Guess what? Guess what? He's going to make his final payment to them too! Lety thanks Fern for his work.
PM shows a man into the room and announces that he's brought that dress she wanted. Fern wants to know what's up with the dress - is it a disguise or something? Lety laughs and says sure, it's a disguise for a femme fatale. Fern says he and Omar are going to visit Klaus (I can't remember which gig that was - I think it was the Sportwind/FIFA thing?) and won't be back till tomorrow. He gets up and pokes PM on the arm playfully. "Femme fatale," he laughs and leaves.
PM asks Lety's permission for the cuartel to leave a bit early. Lety asks if it's to harass that damn mystery woman. PM smiles hopefully.
Alone at last, Lety peeks into the box and gloats. "I'm going to be ready for our date, Mr. Carvajal."
Silly
Fern and Omar prepare for their visit to Klaus. Omar admits that he's very nervous about his date with Aurora. Already Aurorified in a white dress, Lety peeks out of her office and sees them talking. Fern is telling Omar that Lety is the prettiest woman. Omar scoffs. Fern is trying to find his keys. Omar complains that Fern is always screwing up and then they have to solve his problems. Fern says he doesn't care how Omar gets home, but the keys are in his office.
Lety wonders how the next couple of minutes can play out without her getting caught. She hides behind the door as Fern and Omar come into the presidencia. Fern wants to know why Omar is following him. Omar is worried that maybe the keys aren't in Fern's office, but he goes back to the Vortex to wait.
While Fern looks for his keys in the batcave, Lety looks into the Vortex, where Omar is pacing nervously, worrying that he'll be late. Lety slips into the boardroom and prays not to get caught. Next, the two men decide to search Omar's office. Lety rushes off to the elevators and waits - she can't easily climb stairs in those shoes. She hears Fern's voice and hides again, this time in Aldo's office. Next, they want to check out Luigi's area... she prays some more. Fern remembers visiting in Aldo's office. Fern opens the door - she is standing right there. But something on the floor in the hallway has caught Omar's eye - it's the keys! They leave. "That was close!" Lety sighs.
Fern and Omar are surprised at how quickly the elevator arrived. Lety comes out of hiding, and now she has to wait.
Warming Up
The cuartel are hanging out at Martha's place. It's her turn for tonight's Aurora-Watch. They are preparing for the evening's events. Sara is talking about hitting someone in "strategic locations." Irma gently reminds them that the poor guy's a reporter, not a thief, but Sara says you never know when a bad guy could show up.
Martha advises her husband that it's time to go to Lety's house.
That's what friends are for
Apparently, Alicia has managed to wheedle another invite out of Marcia. She's fuming about Tomas's kindness to Ana-Leticia. Marcia's not extremely supportive, but I have to admit that this is the most sensitivity I've ever seen her show Alicia: she explains that people have their limits, and Alicia never gave Tomas any hope, so she can't blame him for looking for someone new. Suspiciously, she asks if Alicia feels something for Tomas. Alicia denies it. She changes her answer: Yes. She feels something. Something like rage. Because he's given "her" apartment to Marcia's sister!
Alicia says she's tired, and makes for Marcia's bedroom. Marcia turns her away and says no, she's not going to lose another night's sleep over Alicia's snoring. Alicia tells her to understand that she, too, could be without an apartment at any moment, and let Alicia enjoy her last few days in this bed which Marcia has enjoyed so much already. Marcia herds Alicia towards the door and urges her to seek Tomas's help - he's her last hope.
More filler
The boys have arrived at Omar's apartment. (I had thought they had a meeting with Klaus, but it appears not.) They discuss Aurora vs. Lety again while Fern juggles some decorative balls. Omar swears that for the first time ever, he's truly in love. Fern scoffs. Omar excuses himself and says he has to get ready for his date, because Aurora's waiting.
Omar's phone rings. Fern answers. "Aurora" says she didn't recognize his voice. Fern disguises his voice further, and Aurora tells "Omar" she'll be a little bit late. She's preparing a surprise! Fern hangs up and complains that women these days are much too easy. Not like his educated, refined Lety.
Omar continues to get ready for his hot date with doom. Fern laughingly says he just spoke with Aurora. Omar calls him an ass and accuses him of talkin' trash about him to Aurora. Fern laughs some more and makes him beg. Desperate, Omar begs. Fern says Aurora promised him a surprise. For a moment, Omar assumes this means he's going to bed. Then he slaps his own face and says that's a bad habit. No, instead he hopes that this will be the day that she says she's in love with him! "Today's the day!" Omar enthuses. Fern laughs some more.
Love is wasted on lovers
Later, at Lola's house, Saimon tries to give PM a gift. She tries to bicker about past offenses. He gets gets on her knees and begs her to accept the gift. She seems tempted, but says she can't forgive someone who's doubted and accused her. He begs more strenuously. She says she won't forgive him, but she takes the box and peeks inside. He dances hopefully and takes the gift away from her. Then he pushes it back at her. She tries to get him to talk to the hand, but he kisses it instead. She takes her hand away. He whines, and she points to the door. He slinks away with his tail between his legs.
PM wonders what the gift was.
The oranges
Aldo and his dad are eating at the restaurant, which is called Los Naranjos. Fausto says the story sounds like a movie. Aldo talks about how swell it is and they discuss how lucky he is. Fausto asks if Aldo's given up on the idea of owning a restaurant by the ocean. Aldo says no, the sea will always call to him, but right now he's building his relationship with Lety. Fausto tells Aldo to talk it over with Lety. Zzzzzzzzzzz. My question is, where are the oranges? I was told there'd be oranges.
Extreeeeeeeme close-up!
Aurora is on the phone with someone, arranging the unnamed surprise. She says it has to be perfect - she doesn't want her amigo to ever forget it.
Next week
Aurora tells Omar to prepare for his punishment. Unfortunately, Omar's not there to hear her!
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Julie, I watched General Hospital too & you must be talking about the scene when Jerry, a.k.a. Mr. Craig, called Jax. I think you're definitely on to something.
Esther
Esther
Permalink posted by 
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 3:11:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 3:11:00 AM EDT
Yep, that's the one. I'm not so sure now that that's what's going to happen; maybe they're just messin' with us. But it would serve Lety right if she got caught!
Julie, I always appreciate your humor and those "extras"...the song and book review were interesting and last week I really enjoyed reading your early recap of the Fern/Lety seduction because I wasn't watching it then.
I was struck when Aldo's father used the phrase "de pelicula" about their romance because it's one of the phrases they teach in the book Streetwise Spanish. I have a hard time remembering all this stuff but if it comes up in a telenovela then it seems to stick.
Thanks for all your hard work and your wonderful (where's the drain cleaner>) humor.
Judy B.
I was struck when Aldo's father used the phrase "de pelicula" about their romance because it's one of the phrases they teach in the book Streetwise Spanish. I have a hard time remembering all this stuff but if it comes up in a telenovela then it seems to stick.
Thanks for all your hard work and your wonderful (where's the drain cleaner>) humor.
Judy B.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 8:47:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 8:47:00 AM EDT
Very funny recap...much better than the actual show...
Move it along..go home folks..nothing to see here.
Move it along..go home folks..nothing to see here.
Thanks so much for the recap Julie and your wonderful sense of humor. I wonder how long this Aurora thing is going to continue...
Karen
Karen
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 12:14:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 12:14:00 PM EDT
I'm really enjoying the Aurora stuff - wondering how she'll be discovered, how Luigi and Aldo and Fer will react to it, whether she'll become famous - oh, and maybe rich and be able to pay off the debt herselff . . . Am I the only one liking this??
Ann
Ann
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 12:27:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 12:27:00 PM EDT
Oh, Julie, this recap is superbly diverting! Thanks so much! I am so bummed because it looks like it might be Wednesday before I can watch this, and then two weeks before I can watch anything more after Wednesday. Aaarggh!
Lety is going to be busted any time now. I hope I get to see what happens when Omar puts two and two together. Even more when Fern puts two and two together, and Aldo does. I can't picture either of the latter two being excited about the Aurora persona--at least not in a positive sense!
Jeanne
Lety is going to be busted any time now. I hope I get to see what happens when Omar puts two and two together. Even more when Fern puts two and two together, and Aldo does. I can't picture either of the latter two being excited about the Aurora persona--at least not in a positive sense!
Jeanne
Great Recap!I don't know if anyone noticed but i noticed that in the scene with Carvajal and Fer, Omar almost called Fer Jaime.He was begging fer to tell him what Aurora said on the phone and he says Ja-fernandito or somthing like that very funny.I'm beginning to like Marcia she is acting more mature and actually smiling and being polite instead of the bitter witch she was a few episodes ago(hopefully she will stay that way).
I also LOVED how Fer imitated Omar's voice on the phone.HILARIOUS!!!
Angel
I also LOVED how Fer imitated Omar's voice on the phone.HILARIOUS!!!
Angel
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 12:51:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 12:51:00 PM EDT
OK Julie, now you did it! I can't get the image of a dozen little Aldo/Lety's with chicklet teeth out of my mind!! Ha!
I wonder what is is about AL that Ariel is so protective of? She is obviously not the sharpest knife in the drawer but is certainly annoying!
I thought it was funny seeing Lety do her Mortica Adams walk in her form fitting dress.
I am so relieved Fern has stopped crying (for the most part), and we are getting some humor back in the show.
Thanks so much Julie for the great recap!!!
Carrie L.
I wonder what is is about AL that Ariel is so protective of? She is obviously not the sharpest knife in the drawer but is certainly annoying!
I thought it was funny seeing Lety do her Mortica Adams walk in her form fitting dress.
I am so relieved Fern has stopped crying (for the most part), and we are getting some humor back in the show.
Thanks so much Julie for the great recap!!!
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 2:04:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 2:04:00 PM EDT
I can't take credit for the drain cleaner comment. That was Marie from Mass. But I have to admit that at that moment, I was really feeling it. :)
Here's my crazy theory as to why Ariel is so protective of Ana-Leticia:
Everyone needs to take care of someone or something, or feel that someone/something depends on them. Ana-Leticia is his younger sister, and she doesn't have enough brains to blow her nose, so "protecting her" (in his own twisted way) is his only chance at fulfilling that need. I'd wager that even dogs and cats won't go near him, and plants probably wilt when he walks by.
PLUS, he's pretty much standing alone. Everyone else is rallying around Fern. If the best ally Ariel can get for himself is his brain-damaged, paste-eating, dropped-on-the-head-as-a-child sister, then she's now made herself doubly useful to one person in the whole world.
(I'm not sure how Tomas fits into this picture - I think he's just spending time with Ani-Lety because she's letting him. I don't think he's seeing her as a replacement for Aliboobies.
Here's my crazy theory as to why Ariel is so protective of Ana-Leticia:
Everyone needs to take care of someone or something, or feel that someone/something depends on them. Ana-Leticia is his younger sister, and she doesn't have enough brains to blow her nose, so "protecting her" (in his own twisted way) is his only chance at fulfilling that need. I'd wager that even dogs and cats won't go near him, and plants probably wilt when he walks by.
PLUS, he's pretty much standing alone. Everyone else is rallying around Fern. If the best ally Ariel can get for himself is his brain-damaged, paste-eating, dropped-on-the-head-as-a-child sister, then she's now made herself doubly useful to one person in the whole world.
(I'm not sure how Tomas fits into this picture - I think he's just spending time with Ani-Lety because she's letting him. I don't think he's seeing her as a replacement for Aliboobies.
Hey Julie & everyone, if you liked the flavor of life song, then you might also like this song called Every Heart by the artist Boa. It's a Japanes song.... kinda popish, but very beautiful.
Esther
Esther
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 2:39:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 2:39:00 PM EDT
Thanks, Esther - if you've got a link for that, could you please post it or send it to my email, landrywriter at gmail dotcom? Gracias!
I think the funny thing about fern's characture is that one minute he's this incredibly tender human being that can see the beauty in someones heart to being a bad, bad boy.
We see him eaves-dropping, stealing a diary, imitating his best friend's voice etc. But in the end it's going to be Lety being herself that will I hope tame these bad-boy ways of Don Fer.
His character changes so much from day to day that I never know which personality it will be. "The fighter",or. "The lover",But I do love all of his many personalities. Never a dull moment with him.
We see him eaves-dropping, stealing a diary, imitating his best friend's voice etc. But in the end it's going to be Lety being herself that will I hope tame these bad-boy ways of Don Fer.
His character changes so much from day to day that I never know which personality it will be. "The fighter",or. "The lover",But I do love all of his many personalities. Never a dull moment with him.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 3:29:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 3:29:00 PM EDT
I am in the camp wondering what kind of reaction Fern, Aldo, Omar, and Luigi will have when they discover the true identity of Aurora ... What do you think the reactions will be??
Question for those that fast-forward: When you fast-forward through the kissy-face or cuartel filler parts, how long (minutes) does an episode end up lasting??(grammar-police: please forgive the awkward sentence structure).
Thanks for the great recap.
Question for those that fast-forward: When you fast-forward through the kissy-face or cuartel filler parts, how long (minutes) does an episode end up lasting??(grammar-police: please forgive the awkward sentence structure).
Thanks for the great recap.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 3:52:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 3:52:00 PM EDT
Anon 3:52 I can see Luigi trying to take credit for inventing Aurora, that's his style. I don't see Fern and Aldo being altogether pleased with it, but possibly a little proud in spite of themselves. I can see Omar being totally dumbfounded, but can't imagine what else. I can see him spending 10 minutes saying "no puede ser!" and ringing his hands.
Jeanne
Jeanne
Alpo groupies, now I have seen everything. (Should not say that, I am sure something even less believable is bound to come along.) That was funny when Fern was impersonating Omar on the phone. Anon 3:52, when I record LFMB and skip the junk, I am done in 30 minutes. There is so much to skip thru now that Lety has made her “choice”. Aldo + Lety = The Flavor of Nastiness.
I do watch the Aurora stuff. The back of the gown Aurora was wearing looked like a bad bridesmaid’s dress I had to wear back in the 80’s. In that last scene when Aurora was on the phone, she had lipstick on her front tooth--very classy.
Almost forgot, thanks for the recap, Julie. Another gem.
Teresa
I do watch the Aurora stuff. The back of the gown Aurora was wearing looked like a bad bridesmaid’s dress I had to wear back in the 80’s. In that last scene when Aurora was on the phone, she had lipstick on her front tooth--very classy.
Almost forgot, thanks for the recap, Julie. Another gem.
Teresa
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 5:38:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 5:38:00 PM EDT
Hey Julie, do you think maybe Ariel was the one who bounced his little sister on her head????
Not that I believe he could feel guilt or remorse, but, maybe somewhere in her scrambled brain she holds something on him that he doesn't want known?
Realistically I just think he enjoys the power he has over her.
I think Tomas is flattered by the attention. I'm sure his heart still belongs to Alicia.
Carrie L.
Not that I believe he could feel guilt or remorse, but, maybe somewhere in her scrambled brain she holds something on him that he doesn't want known?
Realistically I just think he enjoys the power he has over her.
I think Tomas is flattered by the attention. I'm sure his heart still belongs to Alicia.
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 5:49:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 5:49:00 PM EDT
Thanks for the recap.I Like Fernando doing the Omar thing that was fun.
I think that if Fernando & Aldo didnt have Lety in common they would Make good friends.Marcia is happier now am beginning to appreciate her character.
I just watched ugly betty on abc.com i like how thats going Henry and Betty have alot of chemistry together and he is hot i have seen him on the sci fi channel KYLE something....and next thursday he shall tell Betty that he loves her cant wait.
I think that if Fernando & Aldo didnt have Lety in common they would Make good friends.Marcia is happier now am beginning to appreciate her character.
I just watched ugly betty on abc.com i like how thats going Henry and Betty have alot of chemistry together and he is hot i have seen him on the sci fi channel KYLE something....and next thursday he shall tell Betty that he loves her cant wait.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 5:52:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 5:52:00 PM EDT
Two things. I think we are overlooking why marcia is being nice. She knows lety is with aldo which makes fern availabler again. she is kissing his you know what, in hopes of getting another try.
Regarding fast forwarding the aldo lety scenes, I too am done early ; however, I go past the commercials also which leaves about 10 or 15 minutes of actual watch time, which includes lety talking to fern, fern and omar clowning around, occassionaly the cuartel, because I need to learn the spanish and they don't have lead in their mouths, which makes their speech clearer. I also need to see some parts of lety/aldo, so if her and fern get togehter in the end, I know how it happened and also appreciate it. I don't watch the lip locks though
Regarding fast forwarding the aldo lety scenes, I too am done early ; however, I go past the commercials also which leaves about 10 or 15 minutes of actual watch time, which includes lety talking to fern, fern and omar clowning around, occassionaly the cuartel, because I need to learn the spanish and they don't have lead in their mouths, which makes their speech clearer. I also need to see some parts of lety/aldo, so if her and fern get togehter in the end, I know how it happened and also appreciate it. I don't watch the lip locks though
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:06:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:06:00 PM EDT
Julie, thanks for the great recap.
A big thanks also for the link you posted last week about the "first time" for Lety and Fer.
I'd forgotten how awful I felt for her and embarrassed, too. It's good to have these reminders of what really happened. Fernando wasn't so loveable then.
I loved the stern, disapproving look Fernando gave Omar when Omar said maybe he'd get to bed Aurora that night. Times have changed!
A big thanks also for the link you posted last week about the "first time" for Lety and Fer.
I'd forgotten how awful I felt for her and embarrassed, too. It's good to have these reminders of what really happened. Fernando wasn't so loveable then.
I loved the stern, disapproving look Fernando gave Omar when Omar said maybe he'd get to bed Aurora that night. Times have changed!
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:13:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:13:00 PM EDT
By the by, PEOPLE magazine in Spanish has the 50 most beautiful...3 from La Fea and 1 from Destilando. Care to guess which ones?
It's also a great way to work on learning "everyday" Spanish.
Judy B.
It's also a great way to work on learning "everyday" Spanish.
Judy B.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:46:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:46:00 PM EDT
I just want to take a moment to thank all the recappers and commenters of this show. I've been behind for about 2 months because my mom had a stroke and honestly, this site has been a wonderful escape. Gracias!
Oh and Ann, I too am enjoying Aurora, enormously, because it's Lety having fun. She's being cruel and I guess deceitful but no one's a perfect angel. And she should be allowed to vamp it up. It's about time! My mom, when very disgusted as you are Theresa, used to leave the t out of nastiness and say something like: "Nassnus." (we're from the south) That's what I keep saying when Aldo gets into his smushy gushy speak. And I used to be on Aldo's side!
Thanks again
Lori
Oh and Ann, I too am enjoying Aurora, enormously, because it's Lety having fun. She's being cruel and I guess deceitful but no one's a perfect angel. And she should be allowed to vamp it up. It's about time! My mom, when very disgusted as you are Theresa, used to leave the t out of nastiness and say something like: "Nassnus." (we're from the south) That's what I keep saying when Aldo gets into his smushy gushy speak. And I used to be on Aldo's side!
Thanks again
Lori
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:59:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 6:59:00 PM EDT
I had a had time with last night's episode so the recap is great to bring me up to speed. I've got terrible spasms in my thigh and the pain was so bad I couldn't focus on the Spanish and ended going to the ER this morning. Eight hours and bags of dope later I'm hoping the pain goes away and I'll settle in to re-watch. Aside from the lipstick on Aurora's teeth, did anyone notice when she also caught the train of her dress in the door?
What was with fern lying on Omar's bed while he struggled with his tie gossiping like a couple of girls. Too cute.
What was with fern lying on Omar's bed while he struggled with his tie gossiping like a couple of girls. Too cute.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 7:47:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 7:47:00 PM EDT
Jerry is Mr. Craig? Never saw that coming an is he ever a nasty piece of work. He must have had major plastic surgery is Alexis and Carly didn't recognize him.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 7:48:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 7:48:00 PM EDT
Did any one notice that elevator thing? I was laughing out loud because while Lety was running around the Vortex trying to escape, she tried the elevator but it didn't come fast enough so she had to slip into one of the rooms. Then at the end of the scene, she is mad because the guys say how fast the elevator came.
Michaelle
Michaelle
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 9:59:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 9:59:00 PM EDT
Anon 6:06, I am hoping Marcia has put the childhood fantasy of marrying Fern behind her. I think she’s able to smile & laugh because she is more relaxed now that she does not have to wonder who Fern is with or thinking about. Judy B., I know who 2 of the LFMBers in 50 Most Beautiful People are, my guess for the third is the gal who plays Caro? (Please don't tell me it's Juan S.)
Decie girl, I did notice the train thing, I thought she was going to rip it. (BTW, hope you feel better.) Fern looked extra damn sexy to me lying on that bed!
Teresa
Decie girl, I did notice the train thing, I thought she was going to rip it. (BTW, hope you feel better.) Fern looked extra damn sexy to me lying on that bed!
Teresa
Permalink posted by : Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 11:11:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 11:11:00 PM EDT
They really need to do something to make Omar's love for Aurora a little more believable. Right now he claims he's so in love, but all he knows about her is how she looks, how much "love" can that be? Personality-wise she could be the illegit love child of Ted Bundy and Charles Manson for all he knows at this point. I'm glad some people are getting more out of this Aurora thing than I am, personally I'm wishing they'd move it along already.
I loved the scenes with Fernando and Omar in his bedroom. They both looked great and were funny.
I have always been very firmly in Aldo's camp (liking him I mean, not wanting him to end up with Lety), but really this episode made it harder than ever. He was horrible regarding the phone.
Maybe I need to take a break for a week or two and come back. Then again, a week without Jaime Camil would be pretty torturous. Oh well, I just stick it out and see what happens.
Kim P.
I loved the scenes with Fernando and Omar in his bedroom. They both looked great and were funny.
I have always been very firmly in Aldo's camp (liking him I mean, not wanting him to end up with Lety), but really this episode made it harder than ever. He was horrible regarding the phone.
Maybe I need to take a break for a week or two and come back. Then again, a week without Jaime Camil would be pretty torturous. Oh well, I just stick it out and see what happens.
Kim P.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 12:54:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 12:54:00 AM EDT
The whole Aurora thing is filler...it came about after yet another extension...most everything is stretching a golden goose out as long as possible..if I remember correctly it was during this time that rating began dropping in Mexico and they finally announced the Uber Finale.
Kim: I've known guys who, like Aldo, went a little nuts AFTER they got the woman they'd been chasing. Wanting to be so sure not to lose her. Before, he had nothing to lose. I'm glad he is less likeable now, it will make it easier to root for Fern (who is now rehabilitated and easy to like).
Dear Teresa,
Yup, Caro SHOULD be there but she's not. But neither is Juan Soler. If you "know" a male and a female, then there is one more male. Guesses?
Judy B.
Yup, Caro SHOULD be there but she's not. But neither is Juan Soler. If you "know" a male and a female, then there is one more male. Guesses?
Judy B.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 11:11:00 AM EDT
: Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 11:11:00 AM EDT
To Judy B,
I'd guess the third person is Sergio Mayer. Personally, I think Augustin Arana is more handsome but maybe Sergio is more famous??
Calicotl
I'd guess the third person is Sergio Mayer. Personally, I think Augustin Arana is more handsome but maybe Sergio is more famous??
Calicotl
So, is it Angelica V, JC, and... you know, I really would have guessed JS. If it's not him, then I hope it's Agustin, and if it's not, then as far as I'm concerned, it could be anyone. I nominate Celso. :-)
But I believe Raul Magaña is a bigger celebrity outside of the telenovela world, so maybe it's him? *shudder*
Who was it from Destilando?
People dealing with mothers, strokes, and injuries... yikes... well I'm glad these recaps are here for you, but sheesh, take care of yourselves, okay?
Regarding GH and Jerry: Have Alexis and Carly ever even met Jerry? I'm pretty sure Carly hasn't... but maybe Alexis did a long time ago (before I started watching 11/2003)?
If they've only seen him in pictures, then I wouldn't expect them to recognize Mr. Craig... he looks different, his accent is British rather than Australian, and he's "out of context"... not to mention, I think this Mr. Craig = Jerry thing wasn't in the writers' original plan so it may not have been thought out too well. :)
But I believe Raul Magaña is a bigger celebrity outside of the telenovela world, so maybe it's him? *shudder*
Who was it from Destilando?
People dealing with mothers, strokes, and injuries... yikes... well I'm glad these recaps are here for you, but sheesh, take care of yourselves, okay?
Regarding GH and Jerry: Have Alexis and Carly ever even met Jerry? I'm pretty sure Carly hasn't... but maybe Alexis did a long time ago (before I started watching 11/2003)?
If they've only seen him in pictures, then I wouldn't expect them to recognize Mr. Craig... he looks different, his accent is British rather than Australian, and he's "out of context"... not to mention, I think this Mr. Craig = Jerry thing wasn't in the writers' original plan so it may not have been thought out too well. :)
Hey Calicoti...good guess...Sergio Mayer it is...looking very un-Luigi-like. He's nestled in bed with Issabella Camil (Jaime's sister...gorgeous but not looking like Jaime at all) plus their baby and his son from a previous marriage.
Destilando's entry is none other than hunky Eduardo Yanez--who else?--and I forgot all about Ludwika from Duelo...she's looking quite lovely and...zounds!...intelligent! Obviously she deserves better writing..or something...
Judy B.
Destilando's entry is none other than hunky Eduardo Yanez--who else?--and I forgot all about Ludwika from Duelo...she's looking quite lovely and...zounds!...intelligent! Obviously she deserves better writing..or something...
Judy B.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 3:10:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 3:10:00 PM EDT
I can't help wondering how Lety who is clueless about makeup to the point where she doesn't do anything to get rid of the mustache is suddenly such an expert she can get into full Aurora war paint with no problem. I'm good with eye make up and still have trouble lining the inner eye, wearing contacts as Aurora does, without looking like a raccoon. As a contact lens wearer I'm also amazed that she had no trouble at all getting used to them, unless as someone said she doesn't need the coke bottle glasses in the first place,
My guess for the third man would be Sergio who is better known that Agustin and for those of us who saw Lm know that he is a fine looking man. Looks like I've got to make a trip to the mall and get a copy to check it out.
PS that other baby is his from a long iyme relationship worth Barbara Mori and they never were married from what i read.
My guess for the third man would be Sergio who is better known that Agustin and for those of us who saw Lm know that he is a fine looking man. Looks like I've got to make a trip to the mall and get a copy to check it out.
PS that other baby is his from a long iyme relationship worth Barbara Mori and they never were married from what i read.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 3:18:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 3:18:00 PM EDT
Who is Augustin? The guy who plays Omar?
Teresa
Teresa
Permalink posted by : Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 4:14:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 4:14:00 PM EDT
Question for all
Did anyone notice yet ANOTHER change in the cast list for LFMB on Fridays credits. It's obvious we have no problems anymore with Carloca since Marianne name is gone from the credits. The new name is a more mature actress, who I like very much and can't wait to see her.
Terri
Did anyone notice yet ANOTHER change in the cast list for LFMB on Fridays credits. It's obvious we have no problems anymore with Carloca since Marianne name is gone from the credits. The new name is a more mature actress, who I like very much and can't wait to see her.
Terri
Permalink posted by : Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 4:42:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 4:42:00 PM EDT
Anon 4:36, Thanks for answering my
Augustin ?. Yea, he should be on the list.
Teresa
Augustin ?. Yea, he should be on the list.
Teresa
Permalink posted by : Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 9:06:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 9:06:00 PM EDT
Angel--
I heard Omar almost call him Jaime, and I love how J cut him off really quick with a "Fernandito." I guess he didn't want to do the scene over again. They are just adorable.
YTSSD
I heard Omar almost call him Jaime, and I love how J cut him off really quick with a "Fernandito." I guess he didn't want to do the scene over again. They are just adorable.
YTSSD
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 30, 2007 at 10:46:00 AM EDT
: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 10:46:00 AM EDT
I think Marcia is being nice after Humberto lectured her about no one wanting to be around a bitter woman or something to that effect. Starting the next morning she came into the office and was nice to everyone.
Julie, laughed at the comment about "Marcia's fleabitten friend". You do have quite a flair for comedy. Thanks for the witty recap.
I like to see the Aurora scenes but do feel that Lety is being mean for leading Omar on. Particularly since he is telling her that he is in love with her. Sure, Omar has it coming, but do we really like someone who is willing to be the hand of punishment. Lety needs to take the high road in this instance and let Omar's comeuppance happen naturally.
As far as Alicia and Tomas, it's often true that even if we don't want someone, we don't want someone else to have them either. Since Tomas was so 100% devoted to Alicia, she considers him her property, whether she wishes to use her property or not. Right now Tomas is one of the only things she still has and she is not liking losing him one bit.
Julie, laughed at the comment about "Marcia's fleabitten friend". You do have quite a flair for comedy. Thanks for the witty recap.
I like to see the Aurora scenes but do feel that Lety is being mean for leading Omar on. Particularly since he is telling her that he is in love with her. Sure, Omar has it coming, but do we really like someone who is willing to be the hand of punishment. Lety needs to take the high road in this instance and let Omar's comeuppance happen naturally.
As far as Alicia and Tomas, it's often true that even if we don't want someone, we don't want someone else to have them either. Since Tomas was so 100% devoted to Alicia, she considers him her property, whether she wishes to use her property or not. Right now Tomas is one of the only things she still has and she is not liking losing him one bit.
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 30, 2007 at 11:50:00 AM EDT
: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 11:50:00 AM EDT
I think Omar deserves everything Aurora can dish out. Even in the midst of her rejecting him, he continues to demonstrate extreme vanity and self-absorption (doesn't even notice that Caro is a person, he's so busy blathering about Aurora). I say it's good for him. He won't have a real relationship until he gets over himself.
I'm very impressed with all of those who have the self-discipline not to look for the end of the story. Some of the scenes are hilarious - of course mainly Fernando - and Omar sometimes.
Lynne,
I'm struggling BIG TIME but I do have enormous self discipline or else I'd be deep in a bottle of Patron having to suffer through the Lety/Aldo baby talk, kissy kissy scenes. It also takes discipline to keep my dinner food down whenever they appear together. In any event better hilarious scenes than a slow agonizingly painful series.
I'm struggling BIG TIME but I do have enormous self discipline or else I'd be deep in a bottle of Patron having to suffer through the Lety/Aldo baby talk, kissy kissy scenes. It also takes discipline to keep my dinner food down whenever they appear together. In any event better hilarious scenes than a slow agonizingly painful series.
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 30, 2007 at 2:13:00 PM EDT
: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 2:13:00 PM EDT
A word to the wise if you are recording on DVR. I had saved the episode when the feckless Lety agreed to marry Fern. My DVR went nuts on Saturday and the cable company replaced the box but EVERYTHING I had saved vanished. Thank heaven for some reason I had taped the episode on my old VCR or I'd still be screaming. I'm going to buy the whole set (eventually) but I like to keep special episodes when I need a feel good moment when the story isn't going my chosen way - like right now.
Thanks list mommy for getting rid of the semi spoiler.
Thanks list mommy for getting rid of the semi spoiler.
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 30, 2007 at 5:19:00 PM EDT
: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 5:19:00 PM EDT
Hey Im new here and I really love the recaps and all the comments. But I have a DVR and I record alot of episodes. When Ferni asked Lety is one of them. Im going to try and save the ones i really like on DVD.
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 30, 2007 at 5:36:00 PM EDT
: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 5:36:00 PM EDT
Seriously.... . i have been reduced to surfing youtube so i can watch the earlier episodes of this show.
This reminds me why i loved this novela am hangin on just to watch Fernando & Lety get married.
May the fillers script writers be eaten by coyotes.
This reminds me why i loved this novela am hangin on just to watch Fernando & Lety get married.
May the fillers script writers be eaten by coyotes.
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 30, 2007 at 6:25:00 PM EDT
: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 6:25:00 PM EDT
Simon appeared wearing 3-D glasses. In that perspective, PM's crimped hair and extra-long was right out of a horror movie.
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 30, 2007 at 7:07:00 PM EDT
: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 7:07:00 PM EDT
princess
how can you transfer from DVR to DVD?
i just traded in my TiVo for DirecTV which doesn' have as many cool features :-(
but it's only $5 a month!
how can you transfer from DVR to DVD?
i just traded in my TiVo for DirecTV which doesn' have as many cool features :-(
but it's only $5 a month!
Andrea to tell you the truth I havent tried it yet, but under options (were you can play, earse, and block the recording) it says "Copy To VCR". So I assuming you can copy it to a DVD. Im going to try it out though. But Im sure it will work.
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 30, 2007 at 8:57:00 PM EDT
: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 8:57:00 PM EDT
Couple of questions....this site that is selling La Fea on DVD, is it reputable? I am seriously considering buying it, so when I jones for Jaime I'll have a lot to choose from, but I don't want to get ripped off.
Also, Julie there was mention made of a link to your earlier post on Fern and Lety's nights together, what day was that link poste? I must have missed it.
Any more details on the Cristina taping?
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Also, Julie there was mention made of a link to your earlier post on Fern and Lety's nights together, what day was that link poste? I must have missed it.
Any more details on the Cristina taping?
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