Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Juan Q 10/29 "Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery." *
I hate to do this again but I’m going to need a sub for Tuesday, November 6th. I can either switch with another re-capper for another day or if someone new wants to give it a try, I think that would be okay as well. I have training all evening for Legal Aid that night and unfortunately have too many classes on Wednesday to be able to do the re-cap that day. Please let me know if anyone can help! Otherwise, I’ll be forced to put up a heading and the translated esmas.com summary. Thanks!
Kike tells Juan that his quarrel is not with CL; it’s with Paula. Ay, the wisdom of Kike! Kike thinks this is the ideal opportunity for Juan to confirm Paula’s feelings for him. If she really likes Juan, she’ll bat CL to the side. If not… “If not, I’ll die.” Juan finishes Kike’s sentence. Kike tells Juan not to lose his cool. Juan sees the reason in Kike’s argument and agrees to go home. He gives the apartment one last stare before leaving for the Cachon house.
Juan and Kike make it back to the house only to find Fernando fraternizing with Dona Nidia. Fernando claims he’s just there for a cup of coffee. Juan tries to say good-night but Fernando interrupts and says that he was waiting for Juan to help study for the exam tomorrow. Juan’s a little flabbergasted considering Fernando’s earlier refusal, but he accepts the help.
Nidia helps the men by cooking some snacks. The men obviously like the food. Alirio watches while Nidia sits in Fernando’s chair and talks about mathematics. Even Kike and Juan perceive the heat between Nidia and Fernando.
Alirio goes back to bed and watches TV. Nidia enters and wants to know why he’s awake. He wants to ask the same question. She replies that she was making the “boys” dinner. Alirio doesn’t like her explanation; he doesn’t think they’re “boys.” Alirio warns Nidia to be careful because he does have a limit. Nidia ignores him and heads to the bathroom to put on her pajamas. Alirio observes that this is strange but Nidia explains she doesn’t want to cause any lust in Alirio’s heart.
Kike must not be into math because he falls asleep. Juan shows his work to Fernando, who tells Juan that he did a good job. Juan ponders about his relationship with Paula. Fernando pipes in that Juan lost that war before it even began. Fernando tells that he was in the same situation and CL also stole the woman that Fernando loved. Juan thinks this means that Fernando was in love with Monica. Fernando corrects Juan and tells him that it was Ivonne. They planned to marry. Fernando. Fernando continues with the tale of how CL seduced her. Fernando had to sit in the car while CL did whatever with the woman for whom Fernando suffered. It appears as though the message has finally got through. This is not the first time CL has done this. Juan realizes that he has to confront his problems, but Juan’s worried that if Fernando’s right then Juan really is dead.
Monica enters the bathroom. She sarcastically compliments him on his greeting to her. CL wants to know why she’s there. Monica just wants to pick-up some things. CL asks if she was calling him last night. Monica denies that she did. CL goes to change but he turns to Monica and says that if she really wants to know, he slept alone last night.
Pastor stands at the cemetery and cries. Pastor’s brother says that they can continue this at another time. Pastor thinks it would be better if they went to the office to talk. The man agrees.
Juan sits at the table and thinks about the day ahead of him. Kike enters the room and they small talk about the night before. Juan says that he needs to leave, but Kike has a favor to ask first. In order to be confirmed, he needs a godfather. Kike asks Juan to fill that role. Juan’s flattered and agrees with gleefully agrees. Juan thought bubbles that it’s good people like Kike, Fernando and Nidia that remind him that all is not lost and that there is still hope in the world.
CL wants to leave, but Monica wants to talk first. She didn’t like his accusation from earlier. Did he really think that she was there to spy? He thinks so. He doesn’t believe her civilized attitude toward the divorce. Monica replies that this is just how she is. Would he prefer if she clawed out Paula’s eyes. Monica doesn’t think that CL should try to guess how a deceived woman would act. Monica’s just trying to be consistent with how she’s acted in the rest of her life. She doesn’t an even worse tragedy then what it already is.
Juan stops at Paula’s house in order to confront the inevitable. She coldly greets him. He asks if she’s going with him. She says that she’s going in her car. She’s decided not just to use it for the weekends. Juan asks if it’s because of last night. She replies that last night is part of it as are many other things. She doesn’t want another confrontation, but Juan’s fire is lit and burning. He demands that she listen to him. She agrees, but only if they go inside.
Paula demands that Juan hurry. Juan says that he has a lot to get off his chest. Paula doesn’t care if it’s a lot or a little as long as he hurries. (What a bitch!) Juan tells Paula that he’s always tried to take the higher ground, treat her with respect and be a good person. Now he wants to know about things that are confusing him. He wants to know about last night with CL. Paula interrupts and says that Juan’s mixing himself up in things that don’t involve him. Juan cuts her off and replies that he is involved, because she’s involved. She’s his interest. He demands to know the truth, if there’s still something between Paula and CL.
Fernando tells CL about an incident with Monica. I think he says that Monica accused Fernando of being like a go-between pimp for CL. CL asks Fernando not to say anything about it to anybody; Fernando, of course, agrees but does not that it was awfully strange. CL doesn’t agree with that assessment. He thinks Monica was acting like a typical woman.
Juan waits for his answer; he wants the truth. Paula says that if she’s honest with herself, she never stopped loving CL. Now they have an second opportunity. Juan can’t believe what he’s hearing. He wants to know what he was. She so sweetly tells him that he was nothing more than an accident in her life. Ouch! (I repeat: Paula’s a bitch, and not the good kind!)
Pastor escorts his brother into his office. The first thing brother sees? Juan’s lovely cut and paste painting. Pastor tries to explain it away saying that it was given to him by an artist friend. Brother immediately catches on that it’s a painting of Juan. Pastor denies the likeness. Brother wants to send Pastor a calendar with beautiful women.
Juan can’t believe his ears. Paula tries to recover but then stops when she realize she can’t. Juan insists that she finish her thought. Paula says that it wasn’t anything serious. She accepted it without thinking of the consequences. Juan accuses her of playing with him and using him. Now that she doesn’t need him anymore, he’s dismissed. Paula claims that she knows what this is like for Juan. Juan reminds her that she has no idea. Juan says that the worst thing is that she waited so long to tell him instead of being honest in the first place. Juan wishes her luck because she’s going to need it. She doesn’t know what she’s about to get into. Juan storms out of the house while Paula cries.
Juan rushes outside and thinks to himself about what he should do next. It would no good to back into the house. Where can he go and hide from himself? He and his oddly correct length tie get into the car.
Brother asks about the business. (I’m not very subtle about the fact that I cannot, for the life of me, remember his name!) Pastor says that it has its ups and downs. Brother says that he needs to get to work. Pastor asks if he would like a coffee or some tequila. Brother asks what Pastor wants, money? Pastor says that’s not his motivation. Pastor says that wasn’t his motivation, but yes he needs some. He needs a couple thousand. Brother wants to know why.
Juan thinks to himself as he wanders around in nature. He thinks that he needs to find a solution before committing more mistakes. He cannot believe that Paula considered him a mistake. He ends by “saying” that there occurred one of the worst ideas of his life.
Pastor gives a fake explanation about why he needs the money. Unfortunately, he implicates his mother. Brother jumps all over this. Brother knew Pastora and knew that she was an honorable woman. Brother can’t believe that Pastor would dirty their mother’s name for his own gain. Brother tells Pastor to ask again when he wants to be honest. Brother gets up to leave, but Pastor stops him. Pastor explains the truth. He has a debt at work that he needs to pay to stay out of jail. He illegally took money.
Juan rushes into the garage and asks Fernando if CL is in the office. Fernando admits that CL is, but won’t allow Juan to pass. Juan insists on having a word with CL. Fernando ignores Juan’s insults and insists that Juan calm himself. Juan throws Fernando away from him and continues on his mission.
Pastor begs. He cannot go to jail. Brother wants to know why Pastor did not think of this before he robbed the business. Pastor agrees, but still pleads for help. He asks Brother to do this for his mother’s memory.
Juan slowly stalks through the lobby. He greats both the secretaries. Ivonne says that CL is on a call, but Juan bursts into the office anyway.
CL looks as though he was expecting this. He hangs up with his associate and wants to know why Juan entered as he did. Juan says that they need to seriously talk. CL wants to know what will be the subject. Juan says that CL knows perfectly well what it will be – Paula.
Like the good little busy bee that she is, Marely’s already in Paula’s office giving the report about Juan going to CL’s office. Marely wants to know what’s happening. Paula admitted that she told Juan the truth that morning. Marely can’t believe what she’s hearing. Paula who can’t take any form of criticism (including a impactado look from Marely) tries to defend her position. Goodness, I wish Marely would give it to her.
CL pours Juan a drink; Juan thanks him. CL tells Juan to speak calmly and truthfully, because they’re friends. Juan starts with that subject, friends. Juan admits that he knows that they’re not really friends. CL loses his cool for a moment, but gathers himself and tells Juan that Juan forgot some history. Juan was the first to betray the friendship.
Marely half yells at Paula. Paula gives the CL has changed speech. Blah, blah, blah. Marely can’t believe what she’s hearing. Marely asks about Juan. Paula says that Juan will have to accept it. Marely accuses Paula of playing with Juan. Paula agrees, she was been an ego-maniac. Marely leans across the desk and tells Paula that she’s still being a selfish bitch. (okay, so I wish it was that strong coming from Marely. A girl can dream, right?)
Juan has no idea what CL’s talking about. Yes, CL, replies. Juan knew that CL was in love with Paula and yet he still pursued a relationship with Paula. Juan claims that he loves Paula in his soul. CL asks if Juan thinks that CL does not as well. Juan wants to know about the lies and deceit. CL claims that things are not as easy for him as for Juan. That’s the truth according to CL. CL asks if Juan can control his feelings, who and when he loves. Juan says that he couldn’t help but love Paula. Juan also points out that this is not the first time that CL’s stepped-out with someone from the office. CL has been pushed over the line. He warns Juan not to push his limits. CL reminds Juan of his lies about what he did at Farrell. Juan says that this is different because he loves Paula. CL claims that he does as well.
Marely wants to know how long Paula thinks it will take for Juan to heal. Paula claims that she tried to tell Juan, but Marely won’t hear it. Paula claims that she feels terrible. Marely says that Juan’s pain is the same as Paula’s when she found out about CL. Marely won’t accept Paula’s apologies or excuses.
CL insists that they put an end to the “I love her more” argument. I hate to admit it, I’m on CL’s side on that one. CL says that Paula will make the final decision; she’s not property, she’s a person. CL accepts Juan’s challenge for Paula’s affections. CL asks Juan what he could possibly offer Paula.
Paula begs Marely to calm down and understand. Paula, seeming to forget her humble roots, claims that she and Juan come from different worlds. Paula thinks that with CL she can have a future. Marely asks Paula to honestly answer a question. Does Paula love CL? Paula says that she really does. Marely wishes Paula luck but says that Paula should have thought of this before being with Juan. Marely excuses herself to continue working. She asks Paula to do one favor. If Paula and Juan don’t work out, Paula cannot return to Juan. Paula promises. (I can’t wait to watch this woman suffer!)
CL repeats his question. Juan says that he can offer his heart and his hands. CL says that equals nothing. CL replies that that type of love fades and dies. Juan disagrees. That type of love only grows. CL agrees that it might for Juan, but not for Paula. Paula’s the type of woman who wants a man who can show her the world. So, basically, she’s a gold-digger. How very flattering (and accurate)! CL says that he can offer a better life and future. Juan thinks this depends on one’s perspective on what constitutes a better life. CL claims again that he loves Paula and if Juan really loved Paula Juan should leave an open path for Paula to live the life that CL can offer. Juan insists that he can offer a life of love, but CL belittles it by saying that it would be a life of working 365 days a year with hardly a vacation. CL tells Juan to think about Paula and what would be best for her. CL promises to make Paula the happiest woman in the world.
Vocab:
Cuate – friend
Lujurioso – lustful
Machín - in Mexico, used in the same context as “macho” but with sarcastic connotations.
Venir en balde – to come in vain
Tomorrow:
Methinks Juan could do a lot more damage to that Ford Focus then the car could do to him. Especially considering it looked as though it was driving at a top speed of 5mph!
* Spike Milligan
Kike tells Juan that his quarrel is not with CL; it’s with Paula. Ay, the wisdom of Kike! Kike thinks this is the ideal opportunity for Juan to confirm Paula’s feelings for him. If she really likes Juan, she’ll bat CL to the side. If not… “If not, I’ll die.” Juan finishes Kike’s sentence. Kike tells Juan not to lose his cool. Juan sees the reason in Kike’s argument and agrees to go home. He gives the apartment one last stare before leaving for the Cachon house.
Juan and Kike make it back to the house only to find Fernando fraternizing with Dona Nidia. Fernando claims he’s just there for a cup of coffee. Juan tries to say good-night but Fernando interrupts and says that he was waiting for Juan to help study for the exam tomorrow. Juan’s a little flabbergasted considering Fernando’s earlier refusal, but he accepts the help.
Nidia helps the men by cooking some snacks. The men obviously like the food. Alirio watches while Nidia sits in Fernando’s chair and talks about mathematics. Even Kike and Juan perceive the heat between Nidia and Fernando.
Alirio goes back to bed and watches TV. Nidia enters and wants to know why he’s awake. He wants to ask the same question. She replies that she was making the “boys” dinner. Alirio doesn’t like her explanation; he doesn’t think they’re “boys.” Alirio warns Nidia to be careful because he does have a limit. Nidia ignores him and heads to the bathroom to put on her pajamas. Alirio observes that this is strange but Nidia explains she doesn’t want to cause any lust in Alirio’s heart.
Kike must not be into math because he falls asleep. Juan shows his work to Fernando, who tells Juan that he did a good job. Juan ponders about his relationship with Paula. Fernando pipes in that Juan lost that war before it even began. Fernando tells that he was in the same situation and CL also stole the woman that Fernando loved. Juan thinks this means that Fernando was in love with Monica. Fernando corrects Juan and tells him that it was Ivonne. They planned to marry. Fernando. Fernando continues with the tale of how CL seduced her. Fernando had to sit in the car while CL did whatever with the woman for whom Fernando suffered. It appears as though the message has finally got through. This is not the first time CL has done this. Juan realizes that he has to confront his problems, but Juan’s worried that if Fernando’s right then Juan really is dead.
Monica enters the bathroom. She sarcastically compliments him on his greeting to her. CL wants to know why she’s there. Monica just wants to pick-up some things. CL asks if she was calling him last night. Monica denies that she did. CL goes to change but he turns to Monica and says that if she really wants to know, he slept alone last night.
Pastor stands at the cemetery and cries. Pastor’s brother says that they can continue this at another time. Pastor thinks it would be better if they went to the office to talk. The man agrees.
Juan sits at the table and thinks about the day ahead of him. Kike enters the room and they small talk about the night before. Juan says that he needs to leave, but Kike has a favor to ask first. In order to be confirmed, he needs a godfather. Kike asks Juan to fill that role. Juan’s flattered and agrees with gleefully agrees. Juan thought bubbles that it’s good people like Kike, Fernando and Nidia that remind him that all is not lost and that there is still hope in the world.
CL wants to leave, but Monica wants to talk first. She didn’t like his accusation from earlier. Did he really think that she was there to spy? He thinks so. He doesn’t believe her civilized attitude toward the divorce. Monica replies that this is just how she is. Would he prefer if she clawed out Paula’s eyes. Monica doesn’t think that CL should try to guess how a deceived woman would act. Monica’s just trying to be consistent with how she’s acted in the rest of her life. She doesn’t an even worse tragedy then what it already is.
Juan stops at Paula’s house in order to confront the inevitable. She coldly greets him. He asks if she’s going with him. She says that she’s going in her car. She’s decided not just to use it for the weekends. Juan asks if it’s because of last night. She replies that last night is part of it as are many other things. She doesn’t want another confrontation, but Juan’s fire is lit and burning. He demands that she listen to him. She agrees, but only if they go inside.
Paula demands that Juan hurry. Juan says that he has a lot to get off his chest. Paula doesn’t care if it’s a lot or a little as long as he hurries. (What a bitch!) Juan tells Paula that he’s always tried to take the higher ground, treat her with respect and be a good person. Now he wants to know about things that are confusing him. He wants to know about last night with CL. Paula interrupts and says that Juan’s mixing himself up in things that don’t involve him. Juan cuts her off and replies that he is involved, because she’s involved. She’s his interest. He demands to know the truth, if there’s still something between Paula and CL.
Fernando tells CL about an incident with Monica. I think he says that Monica accused Fernando of being like a go-between pimp for CL. CL asks Fernando not to say anything about it to anybody; Fernando, of course, agrees but does not that it was awfully strange. CL doesn’t agree with that assessment. He thinks Monica was acting like a typical woman.
Juan waits for his answer; he wants the truth. Paula says that if she’s honest with herself, she never stopped loving CL. Now they have an second opportunity. Juan can’t believe what he’s hearing. He wants to know what he was. She so sweetly tells him that he was nothing more than an accident in her life. Ouch! (I repeat: Paula’s a bitch, and not the good kind!)
Pastor escorts his brother into his office. The first thing brother sees? Juan’s lovely cut and paste painting. Pastor tries to explain it away saying that it was given to him by an artist friend. Brother immediately catches on that it’s a painting of Juan. Pastor denies the likeness. Brother wants to send Pastor a calendar with beautiful women.
Juan can’t believe his ears. Paula tries to recover but then stops when she realize she can’t. Juan insists that she finish her thought. Paula says that it wasn’t anything serious. She accepted it without thinking of the consequences. Juan accuses her of playing with him and using him. Now that she doesn’t need him anymore, he’s dismissed. Paula claims that she knows what this is like for Juan. Juan reminds her that she has no idea. Juan says that the worst thing is that she waited so long to tell him instead of being honest in the first place. Juan wishes her luck because she’s going to need it. She doesn’t know what she’s about to get into. Juan storms out of the house while Paula cries.
Juan rushes outside and thinks to himself about what he should do next. It would no good to back into the house. Where can he go and hide from himself? He and his oddly correct length tie get into the car.
Brother asks about the business. (I’m not very subtle about the fact that I cannot, for the life of me, remember his name!) Pastor says that it has its ups and downs. Brother says that he needs to get to work. Pastor asks if he would like a coffee or some tequila. Brother asks what Pastor wants, money? Pastor says that’s not his motivation. Pastor says that wasn’t his motivation, but yes he needs some. He needs a couple thousand. Brother wants to know why.
Juan thinks to himself as he wanders around in nature. He thinks that he needs to find a solution before committing more mistakes. He cannot believe that Paula considered him a mistake. He ends by “saying” that there occurred one of the worst ideas of his life.
Pastor gives a fake explanation about why he needs the money. Unfortunately, he implicates his mother. Brother jumps all over this. Brother knew Pastora and knew that she was an honorable woman. Brother can’t believe that Pastor would dirty their mother’s name for his own gain. Brother tells Pastor to ask again when he wants to be honest. Brother gets up to leave, but Pastor stops him. Pastor explains the truth. He has a debt at work that he needs to pay to stay out of jail. He illegally took money.
Juan rushes into the garage and asks Fernando if CL is in the office. Fernando admits that CL is, but won’t allow Juan to pass. Juan insists on having a word with CL. Fernando ignores Juan’s insults and insists that Juan calm himself. Juan throws Fernando away from him and continues on his mission.
Pastor begs. He cannot go to jail. Brother wants to know why Pastor did not think of this before he robbed the business. Pastor agrees, but still pleads for help. He asks Brother to do this for his mother’s memory.
Juan slowly stalks through the lobby. He greats both the secretaries. Ivonne says that CL is on a call, but Juan bursts into the office anyway.
CL looks as though he was expecting this. He hangs up with his associate and wants to know why Juan entered as he did. Juan says that they need to seriously talk. CL wants to know what will be the subject. Juan says that CL knows perfectly well what it will be – Paula.
Like the good little busy bee that she is, Marely’s already in Paula’s office giving the report about Juan going to CL’s office. Marely wants to know what’s happening. Paula admitted that she told Juan the truth that morning. Marely can’t believe what she’s hearing. Paula who can’t take any form of criticism (including a impactado look from Marely) tries to defend her position. Goodness, I wish Marely would give it to her.
CL pours Juan a drink; Juan thanks him. CL tells Juan to speak calmly and truthfully, because they’re friends. Juan starts with that subject, friends. Juan admits that he knows that they’re not really friends. CL loses his cool for a moment, but gathers himself and tells Juan that Juan forgot some history. Juan was the first to betray the friendship.
Marely half yells at Paula. Paula gives the CL has changed speech. Blah, blah, blah. Marely can’t believe what she’s hearing. Marely asks about Juan. Paula says that Juan will have to accept it. Marely accuses Paula of playing with Juan. Paula agrees, she was been an ego-maniac. Marely leans across the desk and tells Paula that she’s still being a selfish bitch. (okay, so I wish it was that strong coming from Marely. A girl can dream, right?)
Juan has no idea what CL’s talking about. Yes, CL, replies. Juan knew that CL was in love with Paula and yet he still pursued a relationship with Paula. Juan claims that he loves Paula in his soul. CL asks if Juan thinks that CL does not as well. Juan wants to know about the lies and deceit. CL claims that things are not as easy for him as for Juan. That’s the truth according to CL. CL asks if Juan can control his feelings, who and when he loves. Juan says that he couldn’t help but love Paula. Juan also points out that this is not the first time that CL’s stepped-out with someone from the office. CL has been pushed over the line. He warns Juan not to push his limits. CL reminds Juan of his lies about what he did at Farrell. Juan says that this is different because he loves Paula. CL claims that he does as well.
Marely wants to know how long Paula thinks it will take for Juan to heal. Paula claims that she tried to tell Juan, but Marely won’t hear it. Paula claims that she feels terrible. Marely says that Juan’s pain is the same as Paula’s when she found out about CL. Marely won’t accept Paula’s apologies or excuses.
CL insists that they put an end to the “I love her more” argument. I hate to admit it, I’m on CL’s side on that one. CL says that Paula will make the final decision; she’s not property, she’s a person. CL accepts Juan’s challenge for Paula’s affections. CL asks Juan what he could possibly offer Paula.
Paula begs Marely to calm down and understand. Paula, seeming to forget her humble roots, claims that she and Juan come from different worlds. Paula thinks that with CL she can have a future. Marely asks Paula to honestly answer a question. Does Paula love CL? Paula says that she really does. Marely wishes Paula luck but says that Paula should have thought of this before being with Juan. Marely excuses herself to continue working. She asks Paula to do one favor. If Paula and Juan don’t work out, Paula cannot return to Juan. Paula promises. (I can’t wait to watch this woman suffer!)
CL repeats his question. Juan says that he can offer his heart and his hands. CL says that equals nothing. CL replies that that type of love fades and dies. Juan disagrees. That type of love only grows. CL agrees that it might for Juan, but not for Paula. Paula’s the type of woman who wants a man who can show her the world. So, basically, she’s a gold-digger. How very flattering (and accurate)! CL says that he can offer a better life and future. Juan thinks this depends on one’s perspective on what constitutes a better life. CL claims again that he loves Paula and if Juan really loved Paula Juan should leave an open path for Paula to live the life that CL can offer. Juan insists that he can offer a life of love, but CL belittles it by saying that it would be a life of working 365 days a year with hardly a vacation. CL tells Juan to think about Paula and what would be best for her. CL promises to make Paula the happiest woman in the world.
Vocab:
Cuate – friend
Lujurioso – lustful
Machín - in Mexico, used in the same context as “macho” but with sarcastic connotations.
Venir en balde – to come in vain
Tomorrow:
Methinks Juan could do a lot more damage to that Ford Focus then the car could do to him. Especially considering it looked as though it was driving at a top speed of 5mph!
* Spike Milligan
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Holy Hannah, Niña, not only are you fantastically entertaining, you are undoubtedly the fastest recapper on the planet!! Thanks for your amazing efforts!
Amanda, you continue to leave me in shock and awe of your ability to recap accurately, with great wit, and quickly. I wish I could sub on a week night but I dare not. Esmas is okay—it reminds us how blessed we are all the other times when you do it. You can post headers and we’ll throw our two cents’ worth in. Thanks for the recap, and good luck with the training!
Thank heaven for Kike talking Juan out of doing something more dumb than he already has. What a friend!
“She so sweetly tells him that he was nothing more than an accident in her life. Ouch! (I repeat: Paula’s a bitch, and not the good kind!)” Amen, sistah! Paula is on my blacklist for sure now. I had hopes for her a few weeks ago, but no more. She’s nasty.
Pastor’s brother is Angarita Calvo. He’s a real man’s man, so no doubt Pastor is going to be a disappointment to him. Even more so with the embezzlement.
“He and his oddly correct length tie get into the car.” ROTFLLLL!!
“Marely leans across the desk and tells Paula that she’s still being a selfish bitch. (okay, so I wish it was that strong coming from Marely. A girl can dream, right?)” LOL! Yes, but Marely is just too darn nice.
Thanks for the great vocab list!
Jeanne
Thank heaven for Kike talking Juan out of doing something more dumb than he already has. What a friend!
“She so sweetly tells him that he was nothing more than an accident in her life. Ouch! (I repeat: Paula’s a bitch, and not the good kind!)” Amen, sistah! Paula is on my blacklist for sure now. I had hopes for her a few weeks ago, but no more. She’s nasty.
Pastor’s brother is Angarita Calvo. He’s a real man’s man, so no doubt Pastor is going to be a disappointment to him. Even more so with the embezzlement.
“He and his oddly correct length tie get into the car.” ROTFLLLL!!
“Marely leans across the desk and tells Paula that she’s still being a selfish bitch. (okay, so I wish it was that strong coming from Marely. A girl can dream, right?)” LOL! Yes, but Marely is just too darn nice.
Thanks for the great vocab list!
Jeanne
I get off work earlier (at least for a short while), & I started watching this again. I like these people.
Thanks for the fast recap...Very good..
Man Paula just screams bitch doesn't she. I hope Juan never, evah goes back. An accident.
Time to get the tattoo turned into a Parrot or something.
I also have a soft spot for Fernando.
Thanks for the fast recap...Very good..
Man Paula just screams bitch doesn't she. I hope Juan never, evah goes back. An accident.
Time to get the tattoo turned into a Parrot or something.
I also have a soft spot for Fernando.
It's interesting, some of the characters who were 'questionable' early on have turned out to be rather endearing...Pastor = admitted his embezzling ways and is trying to atone (we think), plus he's a scream; Nidia = turns out she's a good (though somewhat hypocritical) mom, loves her girls, is getting kind of motherly with Juan, and OK call me amoral but I don't blame her for banging Fer; speaking of Fernando = true blue friend and late night tutor/father confessor; Marely = was insipid and wimpy, now she's showing some backbone and generous spirit; even the oddly balanced (that would be top heavy) Ivonne is becoming more bearable. On the flip side we have la Perrita Paula...she just keeps getting worse and worse. Bleh.
Ok, am I the only one getting kind of creeped out by Juanito's stalking ways? I hope he cuts that crap out soon.
Amanda you're awesome! Thanks for a fantastic recap.
Ok, am I the only one getting kind of creeped out by Juanito's stalking ways? I hope he cuts that crap out soon.
Amanda you're awesome! Thanks for a fantastic recap.
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: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 3:28:00 AM EDT
Amanda, You are truly amazing as the other commenters say. How do you do it so quickly? Are you typing or writing notes as you watch? I am asking specifically because I would be willing to fill in for you next Tuesday the 6th. Let me know... I already have access to post directly from filling in one episode for Destilando recently. It will be a bit later than you can do since I see it on Rocky Mtn. time.
I am so in hate with Paula right now!! How could she?? Poor Juan is so shocked in disbelief, I felt like I was right there with him getting his face kicked in and his big heart bashed. Mean, nasty woman and don't call her a dog or a bitch. My beautiful faithful, noble spirited Willa is incensed by the comparison. Nasty and cold hearted are just some of the adjectives I am sputtering out just now. She and CL so deserve each other, they can go off and be shallow and self-centered together. I'm glad so many of the other friends gave him support and good advice.
Angarita is going to be an interesting addition, I think. Pastor kind of dismissed him at first, but he seems to be a much wiser business man than his entertaining but very silly little brother.
Angarita is going to be an interesting addition, I think. Pastor kind of dismissed him at first, but he seems to be a much wiser business man than his entertaining but very silly little brother.
Sylvia, you're not the only one who is creeped out by Juan stalking. It makes me nervous, and I really hate it when he manhandles Paula with force. I'd be gone before he realized he was holding air.
Beckster, it's great you're joining us! Your razor wit is fun! Once in a while I lurk at the others for kicks even though I don't watch the novelas, and enjoy your posts and recaps.
Jeanne
Beckster, it's great you're joining us! Your razor wit is fun! Once in a while I lurk at the others for kicks even though I don't watch the novelas, and enjoy your posts and recaps.
Jeanne
Thanks, Amanda. Juan really likes bright colored shirts, no??? Paula just gets nastier and nastier. By the way, does anyone go to Boomergirl.com???? There is a Spanish phrase given everyday by ''Ramon.'' There is audio so that you can hear Ramon's sexy voice. You , too, can have your own private tutor. Gracias, Ramon.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 7:45:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 7:45:00 AM EDT
I continue to be in awe of the clever lines that Cesar Luis is given and the skill with which he delivers.
And the "who can give her more?" scene between him and Juan was a beautiful contrast between a cynic's (or realist's) approach to love and that of an impulsive romantic (our endearing-when-not-stalking Juan).
That scene was very well played by both actors. Alas, anything with Paula is like listening to chalk screeching on blackboard. The woman's voice and delivery are a disaster...thank God she has no cantaloupes to distract from the screeching.
Yes, Pastor is dear; Fernando and Kike lovable and in Fernando's case, poignant, Nidia is so bad she's good and I've always been on Yvonne's side just because C.L. used her so contempuously.
Sure don't have a clue how this is going to end....but I'm enjoying the ride.
Judy B.
And the "who can give her more?" scene between him and Juan was a beautiful contrast between a cynic's (or realist's) approach to love and that of an impulsive romantic (our endearing-when-not-stalking Juan).
That scene was very well played by both actors. Alas, anything with Paula is like listening to chalk screeching on blackboard. The woman's voice and delivery are a disaster...thank God she has no cantaloupes to distract from the screeching.
Yes, Pastor is dear; Fernando and Kike lovable and in Fernando's case, poignant, Nidia is so bad she's good and I've always been on Yvonne's side just because C.L. used her so contempuously.
Sure don't have a clue how this is going to end....but I'm enjoying the ride.
Judy B.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 7:49:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 7:49:00 AM EDT
A real Freudian slip!!! I wrote "no cantaloupes" instead of THOSE cantaloupes. Obviously I'm wishing for Paula to lose her main attractions. Sorry, guys.
Judy B.
Judy B.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 7:51:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 7:51:00 AM EDT
Ha Ha Ha Juan's shirts, & always the sleeves rolled up. His belt buckle. I had heard Naco used alot when I worked at a store last summer with a big Mexican clientle. So I looked up before I went to Mexico last year. This TeleNovela is very tongue in cheek. Yadia's hair & bedazzled outfits, Nidia is just totally over the top Naca. I really like this one. However Paula, you I do not like. That was beyond cold hearted she didn't try to hurt him, she just didn't care, his feeling don't matter she never gave a thought to him. Well in about ten years after she has cranked out a CL jr or two, & gravity has begun it's work. Cl will be on to someone younger & prettier.
Oh dear, my deepest apologies to Willa! OK then, Paula is an extreme rat. (Cherylnewmex, you don't happen to have a pet Willard, do you?) That's great that you're willing to fill in for Amanda, and don't worry, nobody can post as quickly as the Iron Recapper. We west-coasters figure our recaps will be breakfast fare for the others.
Yes, CL and Juan play very well against each other. They are good representations of a 'type'. Eduardo Santamarina is fantastic at playing off the other actors. I wonder if the actors are having a good time?
Even though Yadi's screeching drives me nuts I like how she and Nidia act like little brujas together. What a pair!
Heh heh, gravity...yep, it happened to Britney and it'll happen to Paula.
Wow, I just met Ramon on Boomergirl.com. Thanks Susanlynn!
Yes, CL and Juan play very well against each other. They are good representations of a 'type'. Eduardo Santamarina is fantastic at playing off the other actors. I wonder if the actors are having a good time?
Even though Yadi's screeching drives me nuts I like how she and Nidia act like little brujas together. What a pair!
Heh heh, gravity...yep, it happened to Britney and it'll happen to Paula.
Wow, I just met Ramon on Boomergirl.com. Thanks Susanlynn!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 9:18:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 9:18:00 AM EDT
Cherylnewmex,
That would be great if you could sub! I usually watch a scene and take general notes and then I re-watch and check any details that I missed that may be important. Thanks so much for being willing to jump in there!
I definitely agree with the assessment of Juan as being a little stalkerish. He's supposed to be a fairly "experienced" man but acts like a little kid when it comes to how to be around a woman. It will be interesting to see how he acts if he falls for CL's argument.
Paula, Paula, Paula. I have no sympathy in my heart for that woman. I despise women who make up excuses for their mistakes. She cuts people down and then always has some sort of a reason. It's getting tiring. She deserves CL.
That would be great if you could sub! I usually watch a scene and take general notes and then I re-watch and check any details that I missed that may be important. Thanks so much for being willing to jump in there!
I definitely agree with the assessment of Juan as being a little stalkerish. He's supposed to be a fairly "experienced" man but acts like a little kid when it comes to how to be around a woman. It will be interesting to see how he acts if he falls for CL's argument.
Paula, Paula, Paula. I have no sympathy in my heart for that woman. I despise women who make up excuses for their mistakes. She cuts people down and then always has some sort of a reason. It's getting tiring. She deserves CL.
Amanda, Okay so I am officially promising to do my best for Juan fans next Tuesday 6 Nov. Your methods are the same as I use, you are just really fast as lightning and oh so good! It'll be a giggle to translate all that slang!
Susanlynn, you find such interesting sites: Aaaahhh, Ramon, my new addiction after only a few minutes. Yo soy mareado, también. Look him up, girlies!
Sylvia, Willa graciously accepts your apology. She's a lovely kind of dog/bitch....teehee. errr, excuse me Willa, I meant to say royal Poodle.
Beckster, glad to see you on board. Notice the Cock on the men's fashion pieces. It sure looks better on Juan's belt buckle than on DestilandoJames' shirts. I've seen it recently on a cowboy on El Manantial too. But Juan's belt buckle is easier to watch than the loud patterned jackets Juan sports when he tries to "dress up". If you think stripes give you head aches, you might have to close your eyes. But, peek through to see the fine musculature on this boyo.
Well now that we've thrown our support to this big hearted lug, it is disappointing that he is another big hunky stalker in his darker more Neanderthal moments. I like that the outcome of this TN is not so obvious, or at least not to me. We have time to rehabilitate Juan, no??
Susanlynn, you find such interesting sites: Aaaahhh, Ramon, my new addiction after only a few minutes. Yo soy mareado, también. Look him up, girlies!
Sylvia, Willa graciously accepts your apology. She's a lovely kind of dog/bitch....teehee. errr, excuse me Willa, I meant to say royal Poodle.
Beckster, glad to see you on board. Notice the Cock on the men's fashion pieces. It sure looks better on Juan's belt buckle than on DestilandoJames' shirts. I've seen it recently on a cowboy on El Manantial too. But Juan's belt buckle is easier to watch than the loud patterned jackets Juan sports when he tries to "dress up". If you think stripes give you head aches, you might have to close your eyes. But, peek through to see the fine musculature on this boyo.
Well now that we've thrown our support to this big hearted lug, it is disappointing that he is another big hunky stalker in his darker more Neanderthal moments. I like that the outcome of this TN is not so obvious, or at least not to me. We have time to rehabilitate Juan, no??
It tickles me that the people who were put forward as "villains" at the beginning are mostly kind of likeable (CL and Alirio big exceptions) while Paula, who was ostensibly the heroine, is more and more a jerk. Nice twist!
I never saw Juan stalk before I mean I just saw it the other night. I didn't think it was stalkerish, cause was she still supposed to be Jaun's mujer? I mean Fernando told him that Paula left with CL. I'd waited around too. She played him. I don't blame him for being mad. She used him, she had every intention of using him.
But I hope he kicks her to the curb.
But I hope he kicks her to the curb.
Yeah, Beckster, he acts stalkerish sometimes. He thinks he's got the right of it, but he's still behaving like a stalker.
And am I the only one who thinks he manhandles her when he's angry?
Jeanne
And am I the only one who thinks he manhandles her when he's angry?
Jeanne
I mean that if someone pointed out to Juan he was acting like a stalker, he would probably be surprised and not believe it. He thinks what he's doing is perfectly normal. Maybe that's what got him kicked out of his hometown. He's out of touch with what other people might see as creepy.
Jeanne
Jeanne
Thanks for the re-cap translation....I was learning spanish so I could understand this show...I was attracted to the "bowling ball boobs" of Paula, while surfing thhe channels two weeks aga.
Please keep up the good work
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Please keep up the good work
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: Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 8:17:00 PM EDT
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