Saturday, July 14, 2007
Zorro, Friday the 13th: “Death Will Arrive Dressed as a Woman”
(Tobias del Valle y Campo, circa 1821)
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The last moments of the muy impactado scene from Thursday night. Esme and Comandante Sara Kali embrace as the partygoers, who don’t seem to notice Zorro in their midst, look on. Then Esme slowly approaches the Queen with a gentle expression, introduces herself to her second cousin, and…starts talking about her VENGEANCE!!! In front of the crowd she accuses Montero of imprisoning her, stealing her baby, and attempting to murder her. The Queen knows Montero couldn’t have been the only one behind these acts; and in addition to Fernando, likely had an even more powerful ally. She orders the new Gobernador to arrest Montero. Evidently, Alejandro believed he could simply pose in front of Montero and arrest him, but Montero socks him, and in the confusion as soldiers rush to Alej’s aid, Montero grabs the Queen and holds her hostage with a gun to her throat. Everyone has a new reason to be muy impactado.
At Mangle’s house, she and Olmos continue their struggle. He wants affection before he leaves for Spain; she’d prefer to not be raped. She manages to push him to the ground and grabs an oil lamp that she throws at him. It breaks and sets him aflame. Olmos [not yet having the benefit of those “Stop! Drop! And Rolllllll Around PSAs from a 150 years later] wails in pain. She answers his plea for help by stabbing him with a piece of the cut glass from the lamp.
Agapito is mooching off Tobias and Cata’s food when he hears a noise and prepares to defend himself (ulcer #1)…but it’s only Tobiasina, needing his help to deal with his gunshot graze from Pizarro, but Agapito better get out of the open, since Pizarro is chasing him. Tobiasina, evidently having been passed the VENGEANCE card by Esme, swears that he will get Pizarro even if he dies in the attempt.
Montero has cover from his soldiers as he begins to make his way out of the Palace with the captive Queen. The Duke says “Wait! Take me with you!” and at last the Queen knows for sure what a traitor he is – she had suspected for a while. Zorro advances and Montero orders the soldiers to kill the masked (male) bandit, but Xenameralda knocks the soldier’s gun and the shot fires to the ceiling. Chaos #1 breaks out, and the Gypsies and Padre Tomas lend a hand, a gun butt, and whatever’s available. The whole crowd runs out of the party screaming. Cata, outside waiting against her will for Pizarro, wonders what’s going on. Montero dissembles for the Queen’s armed guards at her coach and tells them that someone has tried to kill her. Her coach drives off with Montero yelling for the soldiers to shoot at will.
[The verbally-challenged super trio, for foreign language, muteness, and sometimes slurred wine speech]Kamba, Bernardo, and Garcia rush in from an alley and join Chaos #2 outside. Kamba impedes a cannon directed at the place from hitting its intended target by wheeling it around and it strikes the wall. In the entryway, Esmeralda assures Zorro she’ll be fine, and he should go after the Queen. She and the Gypsies then scramble to find a suitable hiding place for Sara Kali. Shortly after their exit, Almudena tells Padre Tomas she doesn’t want to leave Alejandro (ulcer #2), but the good Padre insists that she accompany him to the church for safety.
Kamba is gut-checked by a soldier lighting the fuse for a second cannon shot – then the soldier is struck by an arrow out of nowhere….
AMAZONS!!!!!!!
The Los Angeles Women Warriors Association arrives and wars with Montero’s soldiers. In the confusion, Catalina takes the opportunity to run away. Esmeralda is impactada to see her dear friends, trainers [and rawhide/buffalo pelt lingerie models]. Dania and her sister salute the grateful Esme.
CUE AMOR GITANO – OPENING CREDITS
Alejandro has followed Duke Jacobo to the rafters? inside balcony? of the palace and they exchange words about treason, restoring the rightful Queen to the throne, and which one of their dead bodies the other will have to step over to get what he wants. Not satisfied with the edge weapons, Alejandro sheaths his sword in its scabbard and nonverbally challenges Jacobo to a straight fight by raising his boxing fists. Um, not so much, seems to be the Duke’s feeling, though he does manage to get a couple of good punches in before deciding to jump down to the floor – which looks like it has to be at least a good 15 feet below. Alejandro helps out with a shove, and the Duke lands on a table. Alejandro jumps down after him, landing on both feet. Alejandro places Duke Jacobo under arrest and orders his “soldiers” to take him to the prison.
Dania tells Esmeralda that she still owed her one and her sister [whose name I forget] agreed. She notes that there’s something different about Esme, who confirms that she’s got back her baby, her mother, and her man. Does this mean Esme won’t be returning to the tribe? No, she tells Dania ruefully, and they have a group hug. It’s best if the Amazons leave now – things could get dangerous (ulcer #3).
Catalina runs after Pizarro, wanting to know what’s going on. He also wants to know what happened at the party after he fled, having failed to murder Montero. They exchange information: he was stabbed by a degenerate guy dressed as a woman; and she saw Montero take the Queen hostage – AND Esmeralda’s alive. Pizarro is impactado – and perdido. He’s sunk (ulcer #4). But wait! He has an idea, and pulls Catalina along (subtract ulcer #4). She implores him to let her go if he really loves her, because she doesn’t want to go with him. His response is to pull a gun on her and tell her it’s too late for her to choose.
Mangle, still a little shaken from her barbeque with Olmos, encounters Santiago in another room in her house. He’s brought the baby, after running through an obstacle course of nannies, soldiers, and hacienda men. Distracted, she complains that he has brought the child to the first place los de la Vega will look. He needs to take him somewhere else. She goes to get his money. Santiago commiserates with Alejandrito about his mother. Hearing someone enter off screen, he looks up and his expression changes to mild horror.
Bernardo intercepts Dololes’ and Amelia’s coach – the two women are devastated (ulcers 4 and 5, possibly gastroenteritis), and fill him in on Santiago’s kidnapping of Alejandrito. Bernardo rushes to tell Diego (ulcer #6).
Esme and Sara Kali [not quite as pressed about finding a hiding place, as they are still in the street] compare the suffering they experienced when they each thought the other was dead, and the way they missed each other, even before they “met.” Esmeralda promises her mother that they will be together from now on.
Zorro approaches El Callao and dispatches each soldier one by one. The petite Cifuentes runs at the masked (male) bandit with an early, Western version of the rebel yell, but stops dead in his tracks in front of the hero. Just don’t kill me, he says, as he offers Z his sword. All Zorro wants is to know where Montero is, and where he might have taken the Queen, but Cifuentes doesn’t know anything. Reinforcements arrive, but Cifuentes holds them off from attacking our hero.
Esme and Sara Kali, now trying to hide, are found by Renzo. He lets them know that Hermes is safe, and Jonas and Azucena are waiting for them around the corner. “Princess?” he hopefully addresses Esme [and her expression suggests she could write the For Men version of the book He’s Just Not That Into You]. She reluctantly hears his words of happiness, barely meeting his eyes. While he talks about being happy to see HER, and to know SHE’s alive, she says how much she missed all of THEM, and wanted to be back with her PEOPLE again…but first she had to take care of her VENGEANCE! They leave for safety.
We see what Santiago has made the fish face at: Olmos [looking like the “Massive Head Wound Harry” character from Dana Carvey’s years on Saturday Night Live] begs him to tell the authorities that the person who murdered him was Mariangel Sanchez de Moncada. Santiago smells a rat [and burnt flesh]. Olmos must’ve done something to Mangle to warrant that act, but Olmos denies it. The woman destroys everything she touches. In fact, she doesn’t even love the child Santiago now holds – she’s just using him to get money from Diego de la Vega. Santiago is impactado. He tells himself what a huge mistake he’s made (ulcer #7). From behind, Mangle has returned with his “payment,” which consists of a dagger swipe to his right arm. Santiago accuses her of tricking him, but she says no, I just used you [which is one level above lying to him, but two levels below betraying him]. Evidently the dagger wound is pretty debilitating, as it prevents the 6-foot-plus Santiago from preventing the 5-4 or less Mangle from taking the baby from his arms. She curses at SM and Olmos as she leaves.
Montero arrives with the captive Queen at Chez Incarceration, newly staffed after the massacre of Leroy and the other “hombres de confianza” by Pizarro at the weapons drop. He sends the men out to kill the Queen’s driver. Montero blames Fernando for the imprisonment of SK, but the Queen spits back at him that no one else probably ordered him to do the things he did to Esmeralda. Won’t you please just sit down, make yourself comfortable, and shut up, he asks the Queen. When Montero is found, the Queen will order him to be killed [Montero would like a method that doesn’t require a hood – can’t touch the hair] Montero, tired of hearing from another nagging woman besides Mangle, forgoes the seat and makes the Queen go into the special Comandante Suite in the basement.
Bernardo finds Diegorro and tells him that Santiago kidnapped the baby – Diegorro suspects SM took the babe to Mangle (ulcer #8).
Santiago’s expression as he helps Olmos rise from the ground and sit in a chair resembles that of Mariangel when she woke up from the potion. Olmos fills him in on Mangle’s lamp-glass attack, leaving out little details like the incident that let up to it. He further informs Santiago [and as Cathy would say, the rest of the viewing audience, especially those folks tuning in for the last two weeks of the novela] that the baby Mangle stole isn’t even hers, but Diego’s and Esmeralda’s, born during her imprisonment by Montero. Mangle’s baby was born dead, and he switched the babies, etc, etc, etc. Olmos wants SM’s help to flee the city, but Santiago determines that he must find Mariangle. Olmos yells that only he knows where she is, and Santiago relents.
Gerardo, Olmos’ “hombre de confianza” opens the door despite Pizza not using the secret knock this time. Pizza wants to know where the hell Olmos is. He orders a soldier to find Olmos and bring him there ASAP. Pizza is tense, as are his associates and captives, G, Cata, and Laisha (ulcers 9, 10, and 11).
Alejandro is planning the search for Monte and the Reina, and dispatches his men. Almudena arrives, having escaped Padre Tomas’ evil protective clutches. Alejandro is relieved to see her, but wants Dena to go back to the hacienda. No way, JosAlej – she needs to see Esme. She confirms that she knew Esme was alive, but had promised to keep the secret. Amelia and Dololes rush in with the horrible news of the baby-napping. Into this anguished scene, Esme arrives with SK and Dena runs to hug her surrogate daughter. Esme feels the need to introduce Dena to SK [wouldn’t these ladies have met in Spain?], and Esme’s two mothers embrace warmly. Unfortunately, Alejandro has to break the news that his grandson has been kidnapped. Esmeralda is quite a bit more than impactada.
Santiago begs Olmos to help him find Alejandrito. Olmos agrees, but only if SM will allow him to punish Mangle afterward. It’s a deal. Pizza’s soldier interrupts the plotters , and he stares in horror at Olmos Kruger.
Mangle’s arrival at Chez Incarceration wakes up the snoring Montero –and she’s brought the baby. [In an improbably sweet and unexpected scene] Montero gets all gushy to finally meet “his” son. Montero lets Mangle know that their world is turned upside down – Esmeralda is alive AND Sara Kali is alive AND Pizarro betrayed him AND he had to kidnap the Queen to escape and now she’s in the basement. This starts a fight, and Montero picks up and soothes the crying baby, disturbed by his shouting caregivers.
Pizarro wants to leave ASAP, and signs don’t point to Olmos’ arrival. He instructs Gerardo that if Olmos isn’t there an hour before the express ship to Spain sails, they’re leaving without him. He then proceeds to yell at Catalina to stop crying. Laisha observes this sadly.
As Mangle predicted, folks arrive at her house to search for the baby. Esme finds blood on the floor, and a baby bonnet/blanket [?] Diegorro arrives; Bernardo told him about the napping, and he reassures Esme that Mangle won’t harm the baby – they need to use him for money. Does Esme remember at all where she was incarcerated? Yes, in hard-to-find cabin, which turns out to be a site Diego had visited, but didn’t return to, thinking Montero wouldn’t use it again after Zorro discovered it. They’ll go investigate the cabin, but they have to be veeeeeerrrrry careful – Montero may have set a trap.
Montero plans his escape with his men while Mangle listens, uninterested and annoyed. Like a dutiful father, Montero asks her if it isn’t time for her to feed their son, and she snaps at him that she’s not a cow – find an Indian woman to take care of that! Turning back to business, Montero instructs his man Macario to prepare the gunpowder, which they’ll set up to get rid of anyone who comes to Chez Incarceration searching for him. After the men take off, he returns with a huge smile to play with his son [once again, Montero is truly enchanted with this kid! He probably just sees him as an extension of himself, tho’]
Evidently, Pizarro’s man managed to take off with Santiago and Olmos, but SM manages to disarm him. SM and Olmos take off on their original mission to find Mangle and the baby. The soldier comes to and conveniently mutters out loud – so a following Tobiasina can overhear him – that he’s going back to Pizarro empty-handed. Tobiasina promises that tonight Pizarro will see that “la muerte se presentara vestida de mujer.” (Death will show up dressed as a woman)
Sara Kali is doing planning of her own, with help from Jonas and Renzo. Renzo notes Ana Camila off to the side, quiet. What is it? She feels silly telling him this, but she thought she noticed something about the way he looked at Esmeralda, his great love, returned from the dead [Hmmmm… feeling silly? Does that warrant an ulcer? Sure – ulcer #12]. There’s nothing to fear about him and Esme – he loves Ana Camila. When the Second Annual Gypsy Queen Quest is over, they’ll discuss this in-depth, and she accepts that.
Pizarro is doing reassuring of his own, for Catalina [in his own gruff, against-the-woman’s-will sort of way]. His soldier bursts in with the news that he was attacked by Olmos’ associate on the way back to this barn/cabin. That’s it! Pizarro wants to leave NOW! But then, Tobiasina bursts in – with 19th century wig cap, and black evening gown - there’s no way you’re taking my woman, Pizarro! Tobiasina is there to get his VENGEANCE!!! Catalina looks ready to swoon in happiness at this romantic, dashing, suicidal gesture by her man; Pizza looks bemused or annoyed [as interpreted by his moving his eyes side to side and shifting his head a little].
The masked (female) bandit suits up. Garcia is worried about this next mission (ulcer #13), but Esme isn’t going alone – she’ll be with Zorro. Because they’re tracking Montero, it’s not safe for Garcia to be seen. She also has to be careful to protect Zorro’s identity. Garcia’s ears prick up - does la senora know the true identity of Zorro? She asks him to not ask any more questions, but softens the blow by thanking him for supporting her quest to find her son – his grandson. They share a tender moment as she reminds him that he is her son’s grandson and always will be.
Montero, Mangle, and his Not-So-Merry Men camp out in the forest for the night before they head to the coast in the morning. Montero corrects Mangle that they are actually more safe because they have the Queen in their possession than they would be without her. Mangle finally sees the humor in the situation – the supreme military authority of Los Angeles is now a fugitive. He reminds her that she is, too, and now they have their son with them. Montero wishes he could have seen Diego de la Vega’s face when he learned the child wasn’t his…oh,well. Mangle still doesn’t believe they can shake Diego that easily, after all, he is Zorro. Well, Montero snarks, if he goes looking for us at Chez Incarceration, he’ll get an explosive surprise…
Meanwhile, back at said shack…
The Man and Woman in Black case the joint. They suspect the captives are in the basement. Before they go in, Diegorro tells Esmeralda that if something happens, she is to get away as far as possible with the baby – he’ll “cover” her escape. He pulls down her train robber bandanna and they kiss passionately yet tenderly. When they pull back from the kiss, they hear a voice from the foliage. “Don’t move.” Esme re-masks and with Diego turns to face Santiago Michelena, who has a firm expression and an even firmer grasp on the pistol he points at them…
END OF EPISODE
Ulcer count: 13
The official last ep of the show will be Monday, July 23rd!
[recapper’s note: Thanks to everyone who said such lovely things about my sub recap last week! I wasn’t able to answer you, or participate in other recaps because my browser was fritzing – sometimes it just won’t load the comments page, which is incredibly frustrating. Thanks again!]
The last moments of the muy impactado scene from Thursday night. Esme and Comandante Sara Kali embrace as the partygoers, who don’t seem to notice Zorro in their midst, look on. Then Esme slowly approaches the Queen with a gentle expression, introduces herself to her second cousin, and…starts talking about her VENGEANCE!!! In front of the crowd she accuses Montero of imprisoning her, stealing her baby, and attempting to murder her. The Queen knows Montero couldn’t have been the only one behind these acts; and in addition to Fernando, likely had an even more powerful ally. She orders the new Gobernador to arrest Montero. Evidently, Alejandro believed he could simply pose in front of Montero and arrest him, but Montero socks him, and in the confusion as soldiers rush to Alej’s aid, Montero grabs the Queen and holds her hostage with a gun to her throat. Everyone has a new reason to be muy impactado.
At Mangle’s house, she and Olmos continue their struggle. He wants affection before he leaves for Spain; she’d prefer to not be raped. She manages to push him to the ground and grabs an oil lamp that she throws at him. It breaks and sets him aflame. Olmos [not yet having the benefit of those “Stop! Drop! And Rolllllll Around PSAs from a 150 years later] wails in pain. She answers his plea for help by stabbing him with a piece of the cut glass from the lamp.
Agapito is mooching off Tobias and Cata’s food when he hears a noise and prepares to defend himself (ulcer #1)…but it’s only Tobiasina, needing his help to deal with his gunshot graze from Pizarro, but Agapito better get out of the open, since Pizarro is chasing him. Tobiasina, evidently having been passed the VENGEANCE card by Esme, swears that he will get Pizarro even if he dies in the attempt.
Montero has cover from his soldiers as he begins to make his way out of the Palace with the captive Queen. The Duke says “Wait! Take me with you!” and at last the Queen knows for sure what a traitor he is – she had suspected for a while. Zorro advances and Montero orders the soldiers to kill the masked (male) bandit, but Xenameralda knocks the soldier’s gun and the shot fires to the ceiling. Chaos #1 breaks out, and the Gypsies and Padre Tomas lend a hand, a gun butt, and whatever’s available. The whole crowd runs out of the party screaming. Cata, outside waiting against her will for Pizarro, wonders what’s going on. Montero dissembles for the Queen’s armed guards at her coach and tells them that someone has tried to kill her. Her coach drives off with Montero yelling for the soldiers to shoot at will.
[The verbally-challenged super trio, for foreign language, muteness, and sometimes slurred wine speech]Kamba, Bernardo, and Garcia rush in from an alley and join Chaos #2 outside. Kamba impedes a cannon directed at the place from hitting its intended target by wheeling it around and it strikes the wall. In the entryway, Esmeralda assures Zorro she’ll be fine, and he should go after the Queen. She and the Gypsies then scramble to find a suitable hiding place for Sara Kali. Shortly after their exit, Almudena tells Padre Tomas she doesn’t want to leave Alejandro (ulcer #2), but the good Padre insists that she accompany him to the church for safety.
Kamba is gut-checked by a soldier lighting the fuse for a second cannon shot – then the soldier is struck by an arrow out of nowhere….
AMAZONS!!!!!!!
The Los Angeles Women Warriors Association arrives and wars with Montero’s soldiers. In the confusion, Catalina takes the opportunity to run away. Esmeralda is impactada to see her dear friends, trainers [and rawhide/buffalo pelt lingerie models]. Dania and her sister salute the grateful Esme.
CUE AMOR GITANO – OPENING CREDITS
Alejandro has followed Duke Jacobo to the rafters? inside balcony? of the palace and they exchange words about treason, restoring the rightful Queen to the throne, and which one of their dead bodies the other will have to step over to get what he wants. Not satisfied with the edge weapons, Alejandro sheaths his sword in its scabbard and nonverbally challenges Jacobo to a straight fight by raising his boxing fists. Um, not so much, seems to be the Duke’s feeling, though he does manage to get a couple of good punches in before deciding to jump down to the floor – which looks like it has to be at least a good 15 feet below. Alejandro helps out with a shove, and the Duke lands on a table. Alejandro jumps down after him, landing on both feet. Alejandro places Duke Jacobo under arrest and orders his “soldiers” to take him to the prison.
Dania tells Esmeralda that she still owed her one and her sister [whose name I forget] agreed. She notes that there’s something different about Esme, who confirms that she’s got back her baby, her mother, and her man. Does this mean Esme won’t be returning to the tribe? No, she tells Dania ruefully, and they have a group hug. It’s best if the Amazons leave now – things could get dangerous (ulcer #3).
Catalina runs after Pizarro, wanting to know what’s going on. He also wants to know what happened at the party after he fled, having failed to murder Montero. They exchange information: he was stabbed by a degenerate guy dressed as a woman; and she saw Montero take the Queen hostage – AND Esmeralda’s alive. Pizarro is impactado – and perdido. He’s sunk (ulcer #4). But wait! He has an idea, and pulls Catalina along (subtract ulcer #4). She implores him to let her go if he really loves her, because she doesn’t want to go with him. His response is to pull a gun on her and tell her it’s too late for her to choose.
Mangle, still a little shaken from her barbeque with Olmos, encounters Santiago in another room in her house. He’s brought the baby, after running through an obstacle course of nannies, soldiers, and hacienda men. Distracted, she complains that he has brought the child to the first place los de la Vega will look. He needs to take him somewhere else. She goes to get his money. Santiago commiserates with Alejandrito about his mother. Hearing someone enter off screen, he looks up and his expression changes to mild horror.
Bernardo intercepts Dololes’ and Amelia’s coach – the two women are devastated (ulcers 4 and 5, possibly gastroenteritis), and fill him in on Santiago’s kidnapping of Alejandrito. Bernardo rushes to tell Diego (ulcer #6).
Esme and Sara Kali [not quite as pressed about finding a hiding place, as they are still in the street] compare the suffering they experienced when they each thought the other was dead, and the way they missed each other, even before they “met.” Esmeralda promises her mother that they will be together from now on.
Zorro approaches El Callao and dispatches each soldier one by one. The petite Cifuentes runs at the masked (male) bandit with an early, Western version of the rebel yell, but stops dead in his tracks in front of the hero. Just don’t kill me, he says, as he offers Z his sword. All Zorro wants is to know where Montero is, and where he might have taken the Queen, but Cifuentes doesn’t know anything. Reinforcements arrive, but Cifuentes holds them off from attacking our hero.
Esme and Sara Kali, now trying to hide, are found by Renzo. He lets them know that Hermes is safe, and Jonas and Azucena are waiting for them around the corner. “Princess?” he hopefully addresses Esme [and her expression suggests she could write the For Men version of the book He’s Just Not That Into You]. She reluctantly hears his words of happiness, barely meeting his eyes. While he talks about being happy to see HER, and to know SHE’s alive, she says how much she missed all of THEM, and wanted to be back with her PEOPLE again…but first she had to take care of her VENGEANCE! They leave for safety.
We see what Santiago has made the fish face at: Olmos [looking like the “Massive Head Wound Harry” character from Dana Carvey’s years on Saturday Night Live] begs him to tell the authorities that the person who murdered him was Mariangel Sanchez de Moncada. Santiago smells a rat [and burnt flesh]. Olmos must’ve done something to Mangle to warrant that act, but Olmos denies it. The woman destroys everything she touches. In fact, she doesn’t even love the child Santiago now holds – she’s just using him to get money from Diego de la Vega. Santiago is impactado. He tells himself what a huge mistake he’s made (ulcer #7). From behind, Mangle has returned with his “payment,” which consists of a dagger swipe to his right arm. Santiago accuses her of tricking him, but she says no, I just used you [which is one level above lying to him, but two levels below betraying him]. Evidently the dagger wound is pretty debilitating, as it prevents the 6-foot-plus Santiago from preventing the 5-4 or less Mangle from taking the baby from his arms. She curses at SM and Olmos as she leaves.
Montero arrives with the captive Queen at Chez Incarceration, newly staffed after the massacre of Leroy and the other “hombres de confianza” by Pizarro at the weapons drop. He sends the men out to kill the Queen’s driver. Montero blames Fernando for the imprisonment of SK, but the Queen spits back at him that no one else probably ordered him to do the things he did to Esmeralda. Won’t you please just sit down, make yourself comfortable, and shut up, he asks the Queen. When Montero is found, the Queen will order him to be killed [Montero would like a method that doesn’t require a hood – can’t touch the hair] Montero, tired of hearing from another nagging woman besides Mangle, forgoes the seat and makes the Queen go into the special Comandante Suite in the basement.
Bernardo finds Diegorro and tells him that Santiago kidnapped the baby – Diegorro suspects SM took the babe to Mangle (ulcer #8).
Santiago’s expression as he helps Olmos rise from the ground and sit in a chair resembles that of Mariangel when she woke up from the potion. Olmos fills him in on Mangle’s lamp-glass attack, leaving out little details like the incident that let up to it. He further informs Santiago [and as Cathy would say, the rest of the viewing audience, especially those folks tuning in for the last two weeks of the novela] that the baby Mangle stole isn’t even hers, but Diego’s and Esmeralda’s, born during her imprisonment by Montero. Mangle’s baby was born dead, and he switched the babies, etc, etc, etc. Olmos wants SM’s help to flee the city, but Santiago determines that he must find Mariangle. Olmos yells that only he knows where she is, and Santiago relents.
Gerardo, Olmos’ “hombre de confianza” opens the door despite Pizza not using the secret knock this time. Pizza wants to know where the hell Olmos is. He orders a soldier to find Olmos and bring him there ASAP. Pizza is tense, as are his associates and captives, G, Cata, and Laisha (ulcers 9, 10, and 11).
Alejandro is planning the search for Monte and the Reina, and dispatches his men. Almudena arrives, having escaped Padre Tomas’ evil protective clutches. Alejandro is relieved to see her, but wants Dena to go back to the hacienda. No way, JosAlej – she needs to see Esme. She confirms that she knew Esme was alive, but had promised to keep the secret. Amelia and Dololes rush in with the horrible news of the baby-napping. Into this anguished scene, Esme arrives with SK and Dena runs to hug her surrogate daughter. Esme feels the need to introduce Dena to SK [wouldn’t these ladies have met in Spain?], and Esme’s two mothers embrace warmly. Unfortunately, Alejandro has to break the news that his grandson has been kidnapped. Esmeralda is quite a bit more than impactada.
Santiago begs Olmos to help him find Alejandrito. Olmos agrees, but only if SM will allow him to punish Mangle afterward. It’s a deal. Pizza’s soldier interrupts the plotters , and he stares in horror at Olmos Kruger.
Mangle’s arrival at Chez Incarceration wakes up the snoring Montero –and she’s brought the baby. [In an improbably sweet and unexpected scene] Montero gets all gushy to finally meet “his” son. Montero lets Mangle know that their world is turned upside down – Esmeralda is alive AND Sara Kali is alive AND Pizarro betrayed him AND he had to kidnap the Queen to escape and now she’s in the basement. This starts a fight, and Montero picks up and soothes the crying baby, disturbed by his shouting caregivers.
Pizarro wants to leave ASAP, and signs don’t point to Olmos’ arrival. He instructs Gerardo that if Olmos isn’t there an hour before the express ship to Spain sails, they’re leaving without him. He then proceeds to yell at Catalina to stop crying. Laisha observes this sadly.
As Mangle predicted, folks arrive at her house to search for the baby. Esme finds blood on the floor, and a baby bonnet/blanket [?] Diegorro arrives; Bernardo told him about the napping, and he reassures Esme that Mangle won’t harm the baby – they need to use him for money. Does Esme remember at all where she was incarcerated? Yes, in hard-to-find cabin, which turns out to be a site Diego had visited, but didn’t return to, thinking Montero wouldn’t use it again after Zorro discovered it. They’ll go investigate the cabin, but they have to be veeeeeerrrrry careful – Montero may have set a trap.
Montero plans his escape with his men while Mangle listens, uninterested and annoyed. Like a dutiful father, Montero asks her if it isn’t time for her to feed their son, and she snaps at him that she’s not a cow – find an Indian woman to take care of that! Turning back to business, Montero instructs his man Macario to prepare the gunpowder, which they’ll set up to get rid of anyone who comes to Chez Incarceration searching for him. After the men take off, he returns with a huge smile to play with his son [once again, Montero is truly enchanted with this kid! He probably just sees him as an extension of himself, tho’]
Evidently, Pizarro’s man managed to take off with Santiago and Olmos, but SM manages to disarm him. SM and Olmos take off on their original mission to find Mangle and the baby. The soldier comes to and conveniently mutters out loud – so a following Tobiasina can overhear him – that he’s going back to Pizarro empty-handed. Tobiasina promises that tonight Pizarro will see that “la muerte se presentara vestida de mujer.” (Death will show up dressed as a woman)
Sara Kali is doing planning of her own, with help from Jonas and Renzo. Renzo notes Ana Camila off to the side, quiet. What is it? She feels silly telling him this, but she thought she noticed something about the way he looked at Esmeralda, his great love, returned from the dead [Hmmmm… feeling silly? Does that warrant an ulcer? Sure – ulcer #12]. There’s nothing to fear about him and Esme – he loves Ana Camila. When the Second Annual Gypsy Queen Quest is over, they’ll discuss this in-depth, and she accepts that.
Pizarro is doing reassuring of his own, for Catalina [in his own gruff, against-the-woman’s-will sort of way]. His soldier bursts in with the news that he was attacked by Olmos’ associate on the way back to this barn/cabin. That’s it! Pizarro wants to leave NOW! But then, Tobiasina bursts in – with 19th century wig cap, and black evening gown - there’s no way you’re taking my woman, Pizarro! Tobiasina is there to get his VENGEANCE!!! Catalina looks ready to swoon in happiness at this romantic, dashing, suicidal gesture by her man; Pizza looks bemused or annoyed [as interpreted by his moving his eyes side to side and shifting his head a little].
The masked (female) bandit suits up. Garcia is worried about this next mission (ulcer #13), but Esme isn’t going alone – she’ll be with Zorro. Because they’re tracking Montero, it’s not safe for Garcia to be seen. She also has to be careful to protect Zorro’s identity. Garcia’s ears prick up - does la senora know the true identity of Zorro? She asks him to not ask any more questions, but softens the blow by thanking him for supporting her quest to find her son – his grandson. They share a tender moment as she reminds him that he is her son’s grandson and always will be.
Montero, Mangle, and his Not-So-Merry Men camp out in the forest for the night before they head to the coast in the morning. Montero corrects Mangle that they are actually more safe because they have the Queen in their possession than they would be without her. Mangle finally sees the humor in the situation – the supreme military authority of Los Angeles is now a fugitive. He reminds her that she is, too, and now they have their son with them. Montero wishes he could have seen Diego de la Vega’s face when he learned the child wasn’t his…oh,well. Mangle still doesn’t believe they can shake Diego that easily, after all, he is Zorro. Well, Montero snarks, if he goes looking for us at Chez Incarceration, he’ll get an explosive surprise…
Meanwhile, back at said shack…
The Man and Woman in Black case the joint. They suspect the captives are in the basement. Before they go in, Diegorro tells Esmeralda that if something happens, she is to get away as far as possible with the baby – he’ll “cover” her escape. He pulls down her train robber bandanna and they kiss passionately yet tenderly. When they pull back from the kiss, they hear a voice from the foliage. “Don’t move.” Esme re-masks and with Diego turns to face Santiago Michelena, who has a firm expression and an even firmer grasp on the pistol he points at them…
END OF EPISODE
Ulcer count: 13
The official last ep of the show will be Monday, July 23rd!
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What a great episode! What a great recap!
My neighbors probably thought I was crazy when they heard me whooping and cheering when the Amazons showed up!
I like Alej but he does pose a lot. I never heard that if you disarmed someone in a swordfight that you calmly put away your sword and move on to fisticuffs! So silly.
Did the actor who plays Tobias just want to do something in drag? There was no reason Tobias had to dress as a woman to go to the ball. He just had to wear a mask like all the other people at the ball concealing their identities with masks. It was pretty funny though.
Zorro was upstaged by the revelations of SK and Esme. He's just standing there in his Zorro outfit like it was his costume for the ball and no one is paying him the slightest attention.
I'm guessing the refugees from Montero's cabin in the woods are going to find the other cabin where FS and MP have their love nest.
Last episode on July 23, eh? I couldn't imagine how they could have kept it going until the beginning of August. Too bad. I've had more fun with this novela than any other.
My neighbors probably thought I was crazy when they heard me whooping and cheering when the Amazons showed up!
I like Alej but he does pose a lot. I never heard that if you disarmed someone in a swordfight that you calmly put away your sword and move on to fisticuffs! So silly.
Did the actor who plays Tobias just want to do something in drag? There was no reason Tobias had to dress as a woman to go to the ball. He just had to wear a mask like all the other people at the ball concealing their identities with masks. It was pretty funny though.
Zorro was upstaged by the revelations of SK and Esme. He's just standing there in his Zorro outfit like it was his costume for the ball and no one is paying him the slightest attention.
I'm guessing the refugees from Montero's cabin in the woods are going to find the other cabin where FS and MP have their love nest.
Last episode on July 23, eh? I couldn't imagine how they could have kept it going until the beginning of August. Too bad. I've had more fun with this novela than any other.
I have loved this series, and the comments here.
I am very sorry to see it end--but my husband isn't, because now we can drop the Spanish language channels that cost us extra every month.
Viva Los De La Vegas, y todos las personas aqui...oops, all of the folks here who have helped me comprehend the nuances of the story!
I am very sorry to see it end--but my husband isn't, because now we can drop the Spanish language channels that cost us extra every month.
Viva Los De La Vegas, y todos las personas aqui...oops, all of the folks here who have helped me comprehend the nuances of the story!
Jen, another hit! Thanks for the delightful recap!
“Evidently, Alejandro believed he could simply pose in front of Montero and arrest him, but Montero socks him” ROTFL! In the beginning, the posing wasn’t as obvious. By now, though, it’s cause for chuckles. Did the director just fail to notice how goofy this looked when they filmed?
“The Duke says “Wait! Take me with you!”” What a dunderhead. He could have been more subtle, but I guess when your ox is in a ditch, you pull it out any way you can. So the Duke showed his hand to the queen. I hope she survives.
“the Gypsies and Padre Tomas lend a hand, a gun butt, and whatever’s available.” LOL! What a way with words!
“Kamba is gut-checked by a soldier lighting the fuse for a second cannon shot – then the soldier is struck by an arrow out of nowhere….AMAZONS!!!!!!! The Los Angeles Women Warriors Association arrives” ROTFLLLLL!!! Wow, I am really getting a clear picture of the episode.
And all this before the opening credits.
It’s really something that Olmos survives the conflagration, and is flame-scarred in addition to the rest. That’s making for some interesting scenes, I can only imagine. I’ll have to wait to see him, though.
“Santiago accuses her of tricking him, but she says no, I just used you [which is one level above lying to him, but two levels below betraying him].” LOL! That’d be on a Likert scale from one to seven?
“Montero picks up and soothes the crying baby, disturbed by his shouting caregivers.” Well, that’s certainly out of character, isn’t it?
Jeanne
“Evidently, Alejandro believed he could simply pose in front of Montero and arrest him, but Montero socks him” ROTFL! In the beginning, the posing wasn’t as obvious. By now, though, it’s cause for chuckles. Did the director just fail to notice how goofy this looked when they filmed?
“The Duke says “Wait! Take me with you!”” What a dunderhead. He could have been more subtle, but I guess when your ox is in a ditch, you pull it out any way you can. So the Duke showed his hand to the queen. I hope she survives.
“the Gypsies and Padre Tomas lend a hand, a gun butt, and whatever’s available.” LOL! What a way with words!
“Kamba is gut-checked by a soldier lighting the fuse for a second cannon shot – then the soldier is struck by an arrow out of nowhere….AMAZONS!!!!!!! The Los Angeles Women Warriors Association arrives” ROTFLLLLL!!! Wow, I am really getting a clear picture of the episode.
And all this before the opening credits.
It’s really something that Olmos survives the conflagration, and is flame-scarred in addition to the rest. That’s making for some interesting scenes, I can only imagine. I’ll have to wait to see him, though.
“Santiago accuses her of tricking him, but she says no, I just used you [which is one level above lying to him, but two levels below betraying him].” LOL! That’d be on a Likert scale from one to seven?
“Montero picks up and soothes the crying baby, disturbed by his shouting caregivers.” Well, that’s certainly out of character, isn’t it?
Jeanne
Jen, in your "real" life are you a comedy writer?? Just kidding, but that was a wonderful & fun-nee, fun-nee recap! Tears running down my cheeks with laughter. ("subtract ulcer #4 / possibly gastroenteritis" / etc,etc. I'm spliting my sides again as I type!) Well, you *did* have good material to work with...
Were any of you reminded of the costume party & chase scene from the comedy movie "The Pink Panther"? The priceless Pink Panther jewel was being heisted during the party (which included 2 gorillas). Pandamonium broke out & a car chase through the city ensued...with, I think, one gorilla driving a convertible. There may have been a similar scene in the movie "Casino Royal". Anyway, I was just lovin' this whole episode, especially The Los Angeles Women Warriors Association appearance.
Good point, Jean, re the party of the first cabin finding the party of the second cabin (Fernando's Hideaway??). That would give Fernando the opportunity to redeem himself by helping with the capture of the bad guys.
I'm sooo gonna miss y'all & the Zorro characters, too. I will record the 2nd & 3rd to last episodes while we're in San Antonio (visiting Spanish missions - I'll be looking for PT), but thankfully will be back for the grand finally on Monday 23rd. Seems strange to end on a Monday.
AliceC
Were any of you reminded of the costume party & chase scene from the comedy movie "The Pink Panther"? The priceless Pink Panther jewel was being heisted during the party (which included 2 gorillas). Pandamonium broke out & a car chase through the city ensued...with, I think, one gorilla driving a convertible. There may have been a similar scene in the movie "Casino Royal". Anyway, I was just lovin' this whole episode, especially The Los Angeles Women Warriors Association appearance.
Good point, Jean, re the party of the first cabin finding the party of the second cabin (Fernando's Hideaway??). That would give Fernando the opportunity to redeem himself by helping with the capture of the bad guys.
I'm sooo gonna miss y'all & the Zorro characters, too. I will record the 2nd & 3rd to last episodes while we're in San Antonio (visiting Spanish missions - I'll be looking for PT), but thankfully will be back for the grand finally on Monday 23rd. Seems strange to end on a Monday.
AliceC
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: Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 4:39:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 4:39:00 PM EDT
Jean - thanks for telling me about Alej disarming the Duke. Looking back and forth from the computer screen to the television screen, I missed that he was able to disarm Jacobo. Previously, it didn't totally make sense to me...
By the way, it's sooo much easier to recap with a laptop - last week I wrote it out longhand, yikes!
I do wonder how MP and Fernando will be discovered - the only person I remember knowing about that cabana was Ana Camila, in her days as Sor Loca. And we found out this week that it's actually on de la Vega property. I wonder if they'll be caught, or return to town.
When Olmos said he knew where Mangle would be, did he mean she'd be with Montero?
Thanks for all your nice comments, everybody! Man, I'm going to go through serious withdrawal when this show ends - I've had so much fun!
By the way, it's sooo much easier to recap with a laptop - last week I wrote it out longhand, yikes!
I do wonder how MP and Fernando will be discovered - the only person I remember knowing about that cabana was Ana Camila, in her days as Sor Loca. And we found out this week that it's actually on de la Vega property. I wonder if they'll be caught, or return to town.
When Olmos said he knew where Mangle would be, did he mean she'd be with Montero?
Thanks for all your nice comments, everybody! Man, I'm going to go through serious withdrawal when this show ends - I've had so much fun!
I thought the scene with Monty and the baby was touching. Sometimes really vicious men are different with their little children. (Or their mother, or their beloved pet, etc.) That's what makes for a three dimensional character. I am wondering what Monty's and Mangle's reactions will be when they learn their own baby died and little Andrejito is not theirs. I think Mangle will just be upset at losing her bargaining chip, but maybe Monty will be truly disappointed.
I have so enjoyed this novela. Thanks to all who have done the recaps!
I have so enjoyed this novela. Thanks to all who have done the recaps!
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 6:35:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 6:35:00 PM EDT
Jen La N,
You are veeeeeerrrrrry funny. Thanks for the recap.
Did anyone catch the "WTF" look on Sara Kali's face when Esme saluted the big-busted sisterhood (closed fist on the heart)?
Alejandrito better watch his teeny tiny back. Jealousy does not bring out the best in Mangle.
What a fabulous loon she is. Slash and burn! While watching the flaming Olmos, it seemed like she was admiring her work.
Yay for Tobi, staging a rescue attempt in drag. Getting turned down by Piza dashed his illusions of playing the murderous seductress. Leave that stuff to Mangle, hombre.
Alejandro. What a lame-o General. Too bad Sister Carola wasn't in the crowd. She would've had Monty disarmed and hogtied before he got near La Reina.
A big thanks to all the recappers and other commenters. I will miss reading your posts, and of course watcing Zorro 5 nights a week.
Marie from Mass
You are veeeeeerrrrrry funny. Thanks for the recap.
Did anyone catch the "WTF" look on Sara Kali's face when Esme saluted the big-busted sisterhood (closed fist on the heart)?
Alejandrito better watch his teeny tiny back. Jealousy does not bring out the best in Mangle.
What a fabulous loon she is. Slash and burn! While watching the flaming Olmos, it seemed like she was admiring her work.
Yay for Tobi, staging a rescue attempt in drag. Getting turned down by Piza dashed his illusions of playing the murderous seductress. Leave that stuff to Mangle, hombre.
Alejandro. What a lame-o General. Too bad Sister Carola wasn't in the crowd. She would've had Monty disarmed and hogtied before he got near La Reina.
A big thanks to all the recappers and other commenters. I will miss reading your posts, and of course watcing Zorro 5 nights a week.
Marie from Mass
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 6:41:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 6:41:00 PM EDT
I hope not but it is possible that Zorro will end on Friday, the 20th and that episode will be repeated on Monday. I have seen that happen before.
I have particularly enjoyed Marlene Favela as Esme. I have great fondness for her since she was the lead in the first novela I ever watched - Gata Salvaje. You always remember your first novela ;-) . Esme is a great, strong woman character - not the helpless females of some novelas.
I have particularly enjoyed Marlene Favela as Esme. I have great fondness for her since she was the lead in the first novela I ever watched - Gata Salvaje. You always remember your first novela ;-) . Esme is a great, strong woman character - not the helpless females of some novelas.
Hey all, I just caught up on the recaps from Wed/Thur/Friday. Kudos to Cathy and JR for their most excellent recaps (I loved the Phyllis Diller/Tori Spelling comparison and the "golf clapping" description).
Jen, wow, you rock! Friday's was a fantastic episode and a TON of stuff happened. My pals and I watched the episode together and I have to say, this show is even more fun to watch with friends. We howled and hooted when the scantily clad LAWWA showed up to save the day.
I'm glad you used one of the best telenovela quotes EVER as your title. I had to do an encore rewind just the catch the befuddled expressions on the faces of Pizarro and the others when Tobiasina burst in. How ironic, will dressing like a woman finally bring out the 'man' in Tobias?
For me the big surprise of the night (in a night of many surprises) was Montero's tenderness to the baby. It made me love him even more (I know, I'm demented, but I think he's sexy). The actor Harry Geithner is doing an amazing job as Montero. In fact, all the 'villains' (those who are and those who were) are one of the highpoints of this telenovela.
Another highpoint (as Jean mentioned) is the strength of the heroine. I am sick of insipid telenovela heroines who never take charge of their destinies and who are always 'saved' by the heroes. There are/were a lot of strong female roles in Zorro and frankly I think it makes for a more quality production overall.
Terrific recap Jen, thanks for filling in for Marycelis!
Jen, wow, you rock! Friday's was a fantastic episode and a TON of stuff happened. My pals and I watched the episode together and I have to say, this show is even more fun to watch with friends. We howled and hooted when the scantily clad LAWWA showed up to save the day.
I'm glad you used one of the best telenovela quotes EVER as your title. I had to do an encore rewind just the catch the befuddled expressions on the faces of Pizarro and the others when Tobiasina burst in. How ironic, will dressing like a woman finally bring out the 'man' in Tobias?
For me the big surprise of the night (in a night of many surprises) was Montero's tenderness to the baby. It made me love him even more (I know, I'm demented, but I think he's sexy). The actor Harry Geithner is doing an amazing job as Montero. In fact, all the 'villains' (those who are and those who were) are one of the highpoints of this telenovela.
Another highpoint (as Jean mentioned) is the strength of the heroine. I am sick of insipid telenovela heroines who never take charge of their destinies and who are always 'saved' by the heroes. There are/were a lot of strong female roles in Zorro and frankly I think it makes for a more quality production overall.
Terrific recap Jen, thanks for filling in for Marycelis!
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 1:56:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 1:56:00 PM EDT
Have they ever put a novela on DVD? It might be difficult to present it that way. What I'd really like to see is this Telemundo plot with the same actors in the form of a series of full length movies. The premier could be in LA. There could be lots of hype. Could be a money maker. I'm dreaming...
AliceC
AliceC
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 9:42:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 9:42:00 PM EDT
Oh, yes, AliceC, they put most of the novelas, if not all, on DVD. Many are available in shortened form on Amazon.com, with English subtitles/closed captions. I was pleased to get Alborada after folks here recommended it. I'm looking forward to getting LFMB, too. I think you can count on Sony Television getting Zorro on DVD, since they produced it.
Jeanne
Jeanne
Jean, I was happy to see the Amazons, too. Now, if Selenia will just make a farewell appearance...
Wow, only six more episodes? But, hey, after the jungle treasure hunt and the Amazon interlude and Esmeralda being trained in a week as a warrior princess, it's time to quit while you're ahead. They wouldn't be able to top that!
I see on the previews that the cabin blows up on Monday. Olmos better hope he's the one who gets blown to Kingdom Come with it. Because his karmic payback is getting worse all the time.
So is Mangle's, too. Being on the lam with Montero who's wanted for high treason with the kidnapped Queen of Spain in tow was probably not what she envisioned. Plus, she found out Esmeralda's still alive. I'm sure they'll be reunited so Esmeralda can thrash her around a bit for all her nastiness.
Or maybe Olmos will survive the cabin blast and come rolling in with a wheelchair with no legs and his half-baked face and yell at her and she'll go mad and fall in love with him again.
Great recap, Jen!
Jean, I know what you mean about "your first novela". Mine was one that I enjoyed but wasn't a big hit, Rebecca, with Mariana Seoane who took a break from novelas to do three CDs (which I also enjoy) but she's been back lately in a couple of shorter roles.
Wow, only six more episodes? But, hey, after the jungle treasure hunt and the Amazon interlude and Esmeralda being trained in a week as a warrior princess, it's time to quit while you're ahead. They wouldn't be able to top that!
I see on the previews that the cabin blows up on Monday. Olmos better hope he's the one who gets blown to Kingdom Come with it. Because his karmic payback is getting worse all the time.
So is Mangle's, too. Being on the lam with Montero who's wanted for high treason with the kidnapped Queen of Spain in tow was probably not what she envisioned. Plus, she found out Esmeralda's still alive. I'm sure they'll be reunited so Esmeralda can thrash her around a bit for all her nastiness.
Or maybe Olmos will survive the cabin blast and come rolling in with a wheelchair with no legs and his half-baked face and yell at her and she'll go mad and fall in love with him again.
Great recap, Jen!
Jean, I know what you mean about "your first novela". Mine was one that I enjoyed but wasn't a big hit, Rebecca, with Mariana Seoane who took a break from novelas to do three CDs (which I also enjoy) but she's been back lately in a couple of shorter roles.
Thanks for the great recap of a great episode!
I'm stunned that it's over in a week!!
I didn't snap to the "ultimos capitulos". Guess I was waiting for the mid show "wailing" spot like LFMB had. This summer is just speeding by, and I'm still in my LFMB mourning.
Surely, Sara Kali isn't going to become the Queen of Spain - talk about taking liberties with history! Can't wait to see how this is handled.
Alej is like strutting peacock with his posing all the time. It's laughable.
I'm rooting for Olmos to take Mangle down and then escape.
I know retribution must be had, but I wish Fernando & MPia could live together happily ever after.
I guess he'll die defending MPia, or the Queen.
Onward to "el último capítulo".
I'm stunned that it's over in a week!!
I didn't snap to the "ultimos capitulos". Guess I was waiting for the mid show "wailing" spot like LFMB had. This summer is just speeding by, and I'm still in my LFMB mourning.
Surely, Sara Kali isn't going to become the Queen of Spain - talk about taking liberties with history! Can't wait to see how this is handled.
Alej is like strutting peacock with his posing all the time. It's laughable.
I'm rooting for Olmos to take Mangle down and then escape.
I know retribution must be had, but I wish Fernando & MPia could live together happily ever after.
I guess he'll die defending MPia, or the Queen.
Onward to "el último capítulo".
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 16, 2007 at 1:21:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 16, 2007 at 1:21:00 PM EDT
Hi Bruce: I also watched Rebecca at least until it was relegated to daytime and then I watched it again when it ended. I liked the part at the beginning when Rebecca worked in the supermarket. She had the sister who had the shameful secret that she worked as an exotic dancer to help support her family.
Fun recap Jen! A telenovela can be interesting and fun when the good/strong characters are written with a little creativity. It'll be sad to see this one end...
jb
jb
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 16, 2007 at 5:27:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 16, 2007 at 5:27:00 PM EDT
Oh, Silvia, you're not demented for loving the face-licking, hanky-sniffing Montero . . . maybe you just have a thing for "unsuitable" men. He would probably take you out and show you a good time (before stealing all your money and stretching the life out of you on the rack.)
Loved your question about Tobias, and if dressing as a woman will "bring out the man in him." We'll find out tonight, maybe?
Anonymous Saturday 6:35: I'm afriad for Alejandrito when Mangle and Monty find out about his true parentage.
Marie from Mass
Loved your question about Tobias, and if dressing as a woman will "bring out the man in him." We'll find out tonight, maybe?
Anonymous Saturday 6:35: I'm afriad for Alejandrito when Mangle and Monty find out about his true parentage.
Marie from Mass
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 16, 2007 at 6:25:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 16, 2007 at 6:25:00 PM EDT
Confession time...I, too, think Montero is very attractive (the actor, not the character) & would like to see him in other roles. Check out his cute photos on the web. I'll bet he's a really nice guy.
AliceC
AliceC
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 16, 2007 at 6:46:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 16, 2007 at 6:46:00 PM EDT
Anyone care to confess to a crush on Olmos?
Anyone? Anyone?
Anyone? Anyone?
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 16, 2007 at 7:20:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 16, 2007 at 7:20:00 PM EDT
Ha! Marie from Mass you crack me up! I always did like bad boys, luckily never too seriously nor for too long.
Did anybody see Harry Geithner's brief stint on Bailando por la boda de mis sueños? He got eliminated early but he can dance. In cowboy boots.
Although I adore Olmos he's not my type. Too needy and obsessive.
Did anybody see Harry Geithner's brief stint on Bailando por la boda de mis sueños? He got eliminated early but he can dance. In cowboy boots.
Although I adore Olmos he's not my type. Too needy and obsessive.
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 16, 2007 at 7:47:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 16, 2007 at 7:47:00 PM EDT
Hey guys I am writing from my first clear internet connection out here in the sticks. I haven't read the recap yet because I haven't seen the episode yet. There was a slim possibility of watching through the the satellite connection but the signal was lost and poof no tv on dish and on regular tv zorro hasn't even started yet.
I've read a few comments which had me chuckling...I miss you guys soooo much and the novela and recaps i can't wait to come back i have a lot of catching up to do and reading.
it's very muggy out here due to recent thunderstorm so just chilling until bedtime to take to a nice cold shower. few pics taken but nothing crazy. i'll probably end up taking the majority of pics before I leave on saturday. let me post my on blogger webpage. i'll be back.
I've read a few comments which had me chuckling...I miss you guys soooo much and the novela and recaps i can't wait to come back i have a lot of catching up to do and reading.
it's very muggy out here due to recent thunderstorm so just chilling until bedtime to take to a nice cold shower. few pics taken but nothing crazy. i'll probably end up taking the majority of pics before I leave on saturday. let me post my on blogger webpage. i'll be back.
Miss you, Marycelis! Enjoy the rest of your vacation. Jen is doing a nice job with Friday recaps; she's not looking like a novice at all!
Jeanne
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