Thursday, September 06, 2007
Destilando Amor - 9/6/2007 A toast to the ghosts; Isa blows Rod a devil kiss; Rod discovers his rival for Gavi
* Clarita talks with Gavi about Alonso, and Mami thinks he would make a great partner for Gavi (hint-hint). Gavi is shocked by the insinuation and says he's her boss, nothing more. Mami knows how Gavi feels about Rod, but thinks she should give Alonso a chance. Gavi thinks Mami has been watching too many telenovelas again. Mami continues. Gavi recalls Alonso's rant of jealousy at the office about Rod.
* Rod and James talk at the hacienda office. Isa interrupts. James leaves. Rod goes back to desk to work. He asks if she has everything ready to leave with him. She surprises him, she's staying at the hacienda using the excuse that she gets so lonely at the condo with no one to talk with. Rod is shocked. Isa warns Rod not to try to deceive him behind her back or he'll be 'playing with fire'. She blows him a kiss and leaves.
* Gavi and Clara get ready for bed and continue discussing the differences between Alonso and Rod.
* Rod goes with his horse to visit his grandpa and papa's graves in the agave field family cemetery. He tells them about his new project that he's totally thrilled about. He pours three glasses of the new organic tequila at the gravesites. He toasts them with the tequila. He dumps two of the glasses out on the graves and with the third, he crosses himself and then drinks it. He listens to the wind howl and watches as the candles are blown out.
* Gavi, with her eyes open, remembers meeting Rod in the agave field. She murmurs to herself, "Rod, always, always, you will be my great love."
* Rod arrives at the office. Elvira tells him there's someone waiting in his office. He is excited to see sister Dani waiting for him. She's brought the papers with Gavi's lipstick imprints on them. Dani tells him about the tequila deliveries to Gavi and Alonso. Rod is anxious and presses Dani for information on Alonso - Dani is reluctant to go into detail. Rod continues to press. Dani makes him swear to keep calm and not have a tantrum. Rod promises. Dani tells him that Alonso is "interested" in Gavi.
* Gavi is going nuts with work papers. She looks over and sees Alonso staring at her and asks what's up? Alonso answers. She offers to get the tequila (?) - he says bring two glasses. She goes to get it.
* Dani continues to tell Rod about Gavi and Alonso's relationship at the office. Rod is nervous, anxious and paranoid about Alonso - he asks for more details about the guy. Dani tells him that Alonso is a gentleman and is enchanting. Rod is impactado. Dani stops him as he starts to have a tantrum and makes him think about the relationship he wants with Gavi.
* Isa and Sofia watch little Rico in the hacienda living room and discuss Isa's constant paranoia over Rod and Gavi. Sofia feels alone also. Pancho comes into the living room. Sofia goes to get his breakfast. Isa and Pancho watch Rico - Isa remarks to the baby that Pancho is his father - Pancho tells her to hush-up about that - Isa remarks about Pancho's double life with Sofia as her ever-loyal hard-working husband. Sofia comes in with breakfast tray and asks where he would like to eat it. Pancho answers. Sofia leaves. Pancho and Isa end their discussion (for now). He leaves.
* Rod meets with Nestor in his office at Montalvo Corp. Rod reveals to Nestor what he wants in the separation/divorce documents and what measures he wants to provide for his son, Rico. Nestor is uneasy and concerned. Rod reveals that he plans to get back together with Gavi.
* Gavi and Susie talk in the reception area. Susie leaves. Nancy answers the phone. It's Rod. Gavi tells Nancy to do something for work and goes to her office. Gavi picks up the phone and Rod thanks her for the kiss imprints and then asks her out on a date. She can't tonight, she has to work. How about tomorrow? No good, she has to work - big conference coming up. Rod is totally deflated and disappointed. Gavi asks why is it so important they have to meet on a date. Rod says he needs to talk with her, it's about their future together - but if she's that busy... Gavi reluctantly comes up with a compromise - she will call him later if she has some free time available. He agrees.
* Rod and the graphics designers are going over the latest rendition of the label for the new tequila, "Ardiente Pasion". Rod takes one of the kiss imprints from his desk and thinks it should go on the label also. The designers look at him like he's crazy - it may have to be done by hand, they reason. Rod says whatever it takes - he wants it on the label. They leave to get to work.
* Gavi works on her computer. Nancy enters her office with the guest list for conference. Gavi notices that Montalvo Corp. is on the list and questions why? Nancy explains they are a foreign distributor. Alonso enters to talk with Gavi about a special event tonight. Gavi, surprised, agrees to it. Alonso leaves - as he passes Nancy's desk, he tells Nancy to get Gavi's mom on the phone for him (it's a surprise for Gavi). Nancy calls Clara at home, puts her through to Alonso - Alonso invites Clara to a special surprise dinner for Gavi tonight. Clara is delighted.
* Isa talks with SWB at the hacienda. SWB fills Isa in on Hilario's new job as a model. SWB leaves; Isa is amazed by Hilario's sudden rise from ranch-hand to model.
* Hilario is in a meeting with Casandra - Casandra fills him in on his latest modeling assignment. Hilario tells her about his worries - over his landlord and his parents not supporting his modeling career.
* Gavi calls her mama at home - they discuss Alonso's surprise dinner arrangements and what mama should wear. As Alonso enters her office, Gavi hangs up and asks him about dinner with her mom and him. Alonso explains his motive without giving away any details. Gavi just doesn't want to get her mama's hopes up. Alonso assures her.
* Rod is presented the new design for the label - he is thoroughly enchanted that the designer put Gavi's kiss on the label. Rod thanks the designer for the work - they shake. The designer leaves Rod alone with the design.
* James and Crispin discuss his late night rendezvous with Pancho and what Rod may do if he found out. Crispin gets nervous and promises James to stop. James leaves. Pancho approaches and asks Crispin where they're going tonight. Crispin says nowhere. Pancho asks why. Crispin explains about Rod. Pancho still wants to leave tonight. Crispin refuses to go anywhere and leaves. Emilio approaches and tells Pancho the bad news about an agave problem. Pancho is concerned but comes up with a way to cover.
* Elvira, at the office, is on the phone with Isa, at the hacienda. Elvira fills Isa in on Rod's activities and meetings all day in his office (with Dani and Nestor). Rod pops his head out of his office and listens as Elvira relates to Isa about his calendar of events. Rod sneaks up and shocks Elvira when he takes the phone from her. With phone in his hand, Rod tells Elvira to get him something to drink then gets on the phone to a paranoid Isa - Rod scolds Isa for going behind his back to keep tabs on him. Isa tries to explain - Rod won't accept the explanation and is angry with her. They hang up. At the hacienda, Sofia enters and Isa vents her frustration with who Rod met with at the office - Sofia feels sorry for her. At the office, Elvira pleads her own defense to Rod - Rod is angry and won't accept it. He fires her, starting first thing in the morning.
* Gavi calls Rod to tell him that something's come up tonight and they will have to meet tomorrow morning. Rod's upset but agrees. She rushes off the phone.
* On the hacienda patio, Sofia tries to calm and assure Isa. Isa's paranoia is in full-throttle mode and she just lost her primary source of information on Rod. James approaches to tell Sofia that Pancho left for the evening on business. Sofia is disappointed but understanding. She invites Isa to join her and James for dinner. Isa turns down the offer.
* Rod spies on Gavi and Alonso leaving the agri. commission office together. He's impactado.
Labels: Destilando
Does anyone really believe Frankie cares for Isa? I think Frankie only loves Frankie and will leech on any woman who will provide for the lifestyle he believes he deserves.
Finally Elvira got the ax and so well deserved. Let's hope Rod doesn't feel sorry for her and change his mind. He's such a loser, with his jealous rages. Gavi needs a job, remember? From the previews, it looks like he makes a fool of himself again in public.
Gavi's work clothes are so much better lately. Except for her bouffant extensions, she looks more professional...
jb
I thought it was pretty nervy of Rod to warn Isa not to play with fire. I mean, his concern is justified, but on the other hand, the next thing he does is ask Gaviota out on a date, so... so just grow up already and get divorced! If that's what he wants to do anyway, he doesn't need to discuss it with Gavi first... or he SHOULDN'T need to...
Rod's a coward and a hypocrite! He's married and yet yelling at Gavi for not having time for him exactly when he wants it. He's spoiled and selfishly concerned with only his needs, and doesn't have the guts to do what needs to be done to get it. He wants a guarantee first that Gavi hasn't loved anyone else and will love only him whenever he gets around to getting a divorce. I feel better now...
jb
I think Rod looks like an enormous chipmunk with the bad 'do and glasses. Theodore, not Alvin. What happened to our hunka burning love? (JB-- you are right-- Rod is a big hypocrite baby, sexist too who cannot stand being around a woman who works and won't drop everything to be the other woman).
The agave problem referenced in the recap is serious and has gotta be Frankie's downfall (bomb ticking...) He was alerted to a scamster who gets paid to treat the agave for the dreaded plaga, but only applies halfers, and pockets the rest. Frankie wants to do bidness with Senor Scam, thus risking the health of the Montalvo crop. I s'pose that's one way to "earn" cash, now that the Rod has closed the big Montalvo wallet on lover-boy Frankie.
JB-- it's true that Gavi's clothes have gotten much better, except for that suit she had on a day or two ago -- you know, the one with the raggedy edges that had some sparkly sequins. The sparkles seemed demasiado. Ok, I admit it I am being a little catclaw on that.
VV
VV - Thanks to you for the Estee Lauder counter image. I totally wanted something much more catastrophic to happen to Elvira. I am so incensed by the Susie and Elvira brand of traitorous office management. I too wait for a zapato to fall on Susie's smirky face. Maybe sweet suffering Nancy will get to even the score.
The copper sulfate incident was a little sad in that just as Crispin pulls away from Frankie's naughty games, poor naive looking Basilio gets sucked into a backdoor resale scam. And I agree with Anon. that this will come back like a tsunami since they have spent so much time building scenes on fighting the insect and mold plagues at the CRT. Rod is just out of control with his raging but I loved the graveside toast and salute to Abuelo and Papi. Nice moment of fidelity remembered. And the label is truly beautiful with the sexy lips added.
I thought the "light coming on" was on purpose...as a sign from God or Papa and Abuelo that Rod's endeavors in organic tequila would be blessed.
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
Judy B.
Frankie only cares for Frankie...sorry Isa, looking for love in all the wrong places. Of all the men only Hil really cared for her. Hil reminds me of John Travolta in Grease, with the black outfits and curly ducktail. Hil is not the brightest bulb on the marquee though, sometimes he gives off the Clarita slow vibe.
I agree that Rod has his nerve expecting Gavi to ditch work and jump to his whim when he snaps his fingers, but oh, no, she can’t have a social life or have a guy look at her with interest without him blowing a gasket. What part of “You’re married, she’s not” doesn’t he get? It looks like what he really has wanted all along is a socially respectable marriage and Gavi on the side. All of his excuses for not divorcing are totally lame. But it keeps the show going on. P.S. I kind of like the new Rod “do”. I gives him quite a different look. JudyG
So once again we have a classic novela line - I'm calm variation I'll stay calm immediately before something is said that sets off another juvenile tantrum.
Rod is exhibiting the usual novela galan behavior, I want what I want, when I want it. He has virtually no concern for Gavi, putting pressure on her to go out with him when he is still married and living in the same house with Isa. Frankly in my circles women who go out with married men are sluts but I guess Gavi gets a pass since she is our poor beleaguered heroine. As my old grandmother would have said Rod needs to piss or get off the pot and I see no sign he is willing to do it. Oops I take that back he did tell Nestor to start drawing up the papers but it will be interesting to see if he does anything about it.
I thought James was in charge of the agave at the hacienda. I can't believe Rod would be so stupid as to give FF that much responsibility.
And yes, jb, Rod is forgetting that he is STILL MARRIED and that Gav can do whatever she wants. Make him jealous, Gav!
I know Acacia isn't everyone's favorite character, but I can't help wondering how she's doing back at the institution.
Meester James is in charge of the organic stuff, which is finally maturing this year. That stuff is not getting sprayed.
Marg. in MN
jb
Hooray for one witch down and a few more to go. Let's not stop now. Cherylnewmex, I love your comment "I am so incensed by the Susie and Elvira brand of traitorous office management. I too wait for a zapato to fall on Susie's smirky face". I feel bad in advance for what's going to happen to the agave now that it's in Pancho's hands. I guess that when the good guys finally run out of bad luck the series will be over.
CherylyNewMex- I too think that Acacia is a beautiful girl. However the Mister James, Mister James cry is damn annoying. But, I digress.I started watching novelas
in Oct.2006 W/ LFMB. I was and still am shocked, to see how many
white looking people, Dominate the roles of prominence.Everyone is beautiful in their own right. However, When I began watching. I was sadden at what I saw. It seems to me that the beautiful native looking people are almost alway in less prominent roles. I LOVE Novelas. Still, it's sad to see racism alive and doing well even in
my guilty pleasure.Telenovela Land.
Sad in PA
Dr. Coffeehound better. Isa and Frankie a match made in hell.
Interesting to note the "let them eat cake" attitude of Isa and Sofia re: Elvira's getting canned after her "loyalty". Bet she didn't get any of Susie's $$ perqs either.
Hilario appeared to be sporting a bronzer on his face was weird or maybe ma needs adjusting.
Frankie doesn't love anybody but Frankie and i dnt think his capable of loving Isa's baby.
*Hani*
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