Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Destilando Tuesday Nov 27 -- my tribute to THE tree
Episode starts where Gavi asks Mr Thomas to take care of Clarita while she's gone. Thank goodness there's subtitles cuz I cannot understand what she's saying at all. Clarita is worried he's going to "engatuzarla" (charm her) as he utters those words that she doesn't understand... I don't see the connection here....maybe Beckster is right by saying that the only thing we are missing is the tree of love. This miraculous tree seems to spare us many words. Anyway, Thomas has to leave and Clarita says "goodbye Don Mr Thomas yes yes yes!!!". Gavi reminds her that she just needs to look for him when she needs anything. C: how am I going to understand what he says?? Gavi:"well, ma, you just flirt with him and you'll understand each other! Clarita is upset at first, but ends up admitting that he's not that badlooking after all.
At the hacienda, Pillie is talking to Vide about helping pay for the lost Agave's with her saved money. Dani and Ave don't agree.
In London, Gavi is on the computer getting flashbacks of her getaway in San Luis Potosi with Rod. Back from lalaland, she tells herself that he must be saying the same thing to some other woman. Of course at that moment we get a glimpse of Rod not saying this to another woman; he's rather doing some push-ups in jail. Dani's words echo in his mind: Gavi is now free to meet someone else...someone else...someone else....
Dani is on the phone with someone, I couldn't quite understand who, trying to help find proof that Aron is the only one responsible for the Montalvo tequila crime.
At home, Aron and Minnie are talking about Lluvia. Minnie would rather Aron denounce Rod after he is sentenced so that all eyes are taken off Aron during the investigation; this way people don't end up suspecting him. At this point I'm not sure if Minnie knows about Aron's involvement in this. Is she trying to cover him up, or is she genuinely unaware of his crime? In any case, Aron is happy, pats her legs, and reminds her that she is intelligent...like him.
London: Gavi gets a call from Dr Blandie. He's happy that things are going well with her at work. He says Avellaneda wants the delegates of Madrid and Brussels to go meet her in London. She tries to hide her disgust by uttering "...yyyes, sure...". Dr Santovena realizes she's not quite happy to hear that, and lets her know. Gavi says she's not unhappy, on the contrary "I'll always be thankful for what you did for me".
In jail, Rod: a MONTH??!! A MONTH!! He starts banging his hands on the table...Vide tries to calm him down "Rod, its the minimum time required to investigate who did this!". Rod has hope that something will get solved somewhere. That's the only way he and Gavi will be free from all fault.
At home, Pammie tells dad that she was able to access Aron's docs and these will prove that Aron is a criminal.
Aron sits in his office. Bruno walks in furiously telling Aron he has to close the company: "we don't have a penny...not even to pay the salaries, we need to declare bankruptcy". A: no way! that would be like burying the company. Bruno says the company is already buried, but Aron feels that everything will change after Rod is declared guilty. This would make Aron appear to be innocent and he'll get the company back. Aron says " no worries pa, there's not much time left before we get our company back!"
At home, Pammie's dad is excited about showing proof against Aron. Pammie says no way, he's not going to show the proof ...yet. "Dad, wow it's going to be my way; I contacted a company that will investigate the movements of Aron's account; this will be the absolute proof, and will save us the time on the investigation process later on. Then Aron will not have any possibility to defend himself."
Jail: Unlike his cell mates, Rod's shirt is off. He's boxing. I guess he's really isolated from everyone else.
Dona Jose, Isa and Ricky are at Frankie's burial. Jose is crying hysterically. She begs God to have mercy on him. Isa thoughbubbles "Frankie, my wish was to have a home with you but you killed this wish; may God forgive you".
London: Gavi and boss are talking about some boring topic about liquor companies. Gavi is upset at some guy called Rosenberg, who's been promoting alcohol brands that are misleading consumers. Somehow her boss is impressed by that...Gavi is determined to stop Rosenberg.
Jail: Rod and Vide meet. Vide gives him some good news about some glitches in Aron's accounts that are under process of investigation. Rod asks about Onarte. Vide says Onarte has disappeared. Vide tries to persuade Rod to change his declaration from guilty to not guilty. Rod doesn't want to do this until a guilty person has been found to replace him.
At the corp, Lluvia walks into Patricio's office with a new subpoena. She realizes this means she's done...Pat has hope that they will not accuse her. At that moment he receives a subpoena as well. Lluvia asks him to talk to Aron so that he can get them out of the mess he put them through.
In his office, Bruno is taking some pills...Aron walks in and asks for a drink. Everything went well with his finances investigation; he managed to stay out of it. Bruno is upset that Aron has not helped Rod out of jail. Aron gets angry; he doesn't want to spend time on Rod. Bruno cannot believe that Aron won't help his own cousin. Apparently many weeks have gone bye and nothing has been done. Aron wants Rod to declare that Mariana did it.
*We get a preview of Pasion...Camila and Santiago are arguing about how he married her sister....PASION..NEXT WEEK....tum tum TUUUM!
London: At a very important meeting Mariana with a new hairdo (Thank you hair stylist!! I was getting bored with the same ol' style) is sayings something very important about expectations and proper tequila procedures...bleh.
In Jail, Rod and Vide are talking about Isa and Ricky. Vide says that Duarte sold his property in Bahamas. Rod wants to sue Isadora for kidnapping his son.
At home, Dona Jose is feeding Ricky. Isa arrives home to find her feeding him; Isa was out paying off her debts. Dona Jose (pouching her lips) says that she was fired from her work, but she will start looking for a job tomorrow. Isa says that she will look for a job too, since she doesn't think it's fair for Rod to pay money. Yes, she did say that. Even Dona Jose is shocked: "YOU?? But what are you going to do?". Isa says she studied art history, and hopes to find a job in teaching. She wants to change to provide a good education for her boy; Jose wanted the same thing for Panchito "but I wasn't able to". Isa: Done Jose, you have a grandchild right now and together we will make it work!
In jail, Rod is still upset thinking that Isa took Ricky away from the country. Vide tells him he cannot do anything while he's in jail. Rod: "How's the hacienda?". Vide: "Bad, James was not able to revive the Agave and the bank will soon take the house to pay off the debt. You are bankrupt."
Aron in his office is talking to his lawyer about Patricio and Lluvia; Lluvia will go to jail for sure and Patricio might be released if he sticks with Aron's story.
In Jail, Rod feels useless that he cannot help the Agave situation. Abuela lost all her liquid assets to help him out with Duarte's debt. Videgaray tells Rod that Elvis has been supporting the family secretly by selling his paintings.
Aron and lawyer discuss that Lluvia will be the only one affected by this. Aron only cares that nothing happens to Patricio. Lawyer reminds him that Rod will sue him at some point.
Behind the jail bars, Rod resembles a Gorilla looking out of his cage trying to get out.
* About 300 years back in time, another 'Pasion' commercial....DARN Fernando looks good with long hair. I like his long hair better than his short hair. Anyhoo, commercials talk about him going to San Fernando to find the woman who kept his money...Camila.
Back in London, there is a meeting where Gavi is talking about economy of "countries in development" (Third world countries?). So now we have people representing their countries speaking with their respective accents. They of course agree that Mariana will be the person to stop evil Mr. Rosenberg from corrupting the alcohol industry. I imagine Rosenberg in his lab rubbing his hands together in amusement of his evil plans. From now on I will call him Dr Evil.
At the hacienda, James and Sofia are talking about how they lost everything. Anyone notice how Sofia's clothing color changed? At the beginning of the novela, when she was a bitter woman only preoccupied with the herencia, she used to wear all blacks and browns. Now that she's softened up a bit she's wearing blues and creme's. Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah, the hacienda. James and Sofie are sitting on the stairs as Sofia listens to James complain desperately about the agave situation. Sofie reminds him that Rod will understand he did his best. Noone can help them at this point. S: "I was even thinking that in time we can ask for some agricultural credit!". James finds that really sweet, and they hug as Sofie tells him "we have an agreement, remember? Whatever happens, the most important thing is that we are together!" Now if they were sitting under THE tree when Sofie said that, I would dare say something else would have happened. Where is THE tree when you need it?? Hence, the conversation turns dull until Sofie remembers something important: "hey, they called you from Acacia's hospital...they said you owe them money". James freaks out...he remembers he hasn't paid several months' debt at the hospital. Poor Acacia has been forgotten in time. James complains he has no money. Sofie decides to lend him money. He rejects it; she insists. She leaves to get her wallet. He thoughtbubbles "Sofie, you are so good'
London: Clarita is getting Don Mr Thomas drunk. She talks about tequila, he talks about food, she says yes yes yes.
At the mental hospital, James and Sofie go to visit Acacia. Acacia gets really excited when she sees Mr. James. Acacia has turned into a 13 year old. She looks at Sofia, "who is she??". J: it's Soooofia. Acacia remembers the tequila festival where she once saw him dance with her. She screams "nooo don't dance with her!!!" Then looks at Sofie and yells "Mr james will stay with me!!". Sofie utters the typical "No Aciacia, I'm here to help you. Do you want to be my friend??". Acacia: "did you bring me candies??". S: "yes!". Acacia: "100 thousand million candies??!" Sofie: "yes!". Acacia then runs away gleefully. Sofie tells James that from now on she wants to help him in everything.
In London: Gavi's boss and Avellaneda chat on the phone and set up a meeting with Dr Evil. Blandie walks in; Gavi smiles coyly.
* Third commercial with Pasion: Ricardo and Camila are kissing "im falling in love with you".
Back in London: Blandie comments on Gavi's new hairdo...I never thought they did that in novelas. Somehow in novelas when people have a new hairdo after a long time, those around them seem to think "she must have had this new hairdo all this time and I didn't notice"...the same way, those with the new hairdo seem to think "wow, I must have had this new hairdo all the time and didn't noticed it before". Anyhoo, Blandie says she looks beautiful, and leaves.
At home, Pam takes out the cd with evidence against Aron. She smiles.
Somewhere else, Pammie's dad calls the CRT to let them know Pammie's evidence.
At the office, Patricio and Aron are arguing about Lluvia. Aron convinces him that nothing will happen to Lluvia or him if he sticks with the story they agreed upon. He tells Pat they will get Rod out of jail. Aron then gets a phonecall form Pam. He adjusts his voice..."ehm ehm..eh...Pamela??". Pammy, with her sexiest, raspiest voice ever..."Bichitooo....hehe...I'm baaaaack! Did you forget about me already??". A: "hehe...of course not!" P: "can we meet at my ...appartment ...at... 8 PM tomorrow?" Aron: "eh, hun, can we meet earlier?" Pam: "nah nah, I cannot make it earlier...oh well, too bad. Why, do you have a curfew? Cuz now you're....happily married again, right?" Aron: "no no no...married yes, but not happily!". They agree to meet tomorrow at 8. After they hang up, we see that Pammie has recorded the whole conversation. Meanwhile, we get the cheesiest commertial for Vicky Form (VF is like Victoria Secret Lingerie). Just when I thought it couldn't get worse, we see Pammie looking through a Vicky Form magazine saying "Vicky form has got what I need". For a while I was scared she was actually gonna look at the camera while saying this. But she didn't.
London: Gavi and Blandie come home to find Clarita and Thomas drunk and laughing. Blandie greets Clarita. hehe...Blandie and Thomas meet and greet. Gavi asks Clarita how many tequila's she gave Mr Thomas. Thomas brought Clarita a cake. They talk about how Clarita and Thomas are getting along. Thomas leaves.
Clarita, on the side, reminds Gavi that Blandie is here for her. They briefly talk about Rod and suspect someone told Blandie the gossip about her and Rod being apart. Gavi says that they are so alone that his company makes her feel better. (hmmm... I think this is supposed to scare us).
In jail, Rod remembers his agave fields and when he met Gavi for the first time. The good ol' times with Bruno, etc. Oh, and THE tree. That's the tree that saw and heard everything, the lovemaking, the anger, the drunkenness, and also all the yelling and cursing. He remembers San Luis potosi. "Gaviota, I've lost what I most want in this world. But I will get it back...I will get it back!!".
London: Gavi hangs up the phone. Seems like Dr Evil doesn't want to talk to them. Gavi is ready to go slap him at his office and force him to talk to her. Boss reminds her that things are not done this way at the CRT...and by the way, he lets her know that Montalvo corp suspended its tequila production. Gavi is shocked and asks why. Boss says "the Montalvo's have not explained why...".
This time we didn't get tomorrow's previews :(
* Just wanted to say thank you all for granting me this opportunity to recap every other Tuesday. Though I hopped on board halfway through the novela and didn't recap THAT often, it was my first time and it was fun! Have a wonderful day =)
Labels: Destilando
Anyhoo, I also don't think that Minerva knows the extent of Aaron's treachery, maybe when she does find out, that will be what knocks her off her high horse. Yeah, her and Aaron may think they're smart, but really, they're just mean.
Patricio continues to piss a person off, and even when he does fess up, he needs to lose something, like lluvia.
ITA, Sofia looks tons better, and Mr. James looks much better without his moustache(as in Acacia's thought bubble) Poor Acacia!!
Who'd have ever thought that Elvis would ever have to support the Montalvos. Pilar has had to eat crow where Elvis is concerned, but I bet she loves him now.
Isadora....will wonders never cease. I always thought she had the potential for redemption. I wish her well now that the "bitch" life is behind her.
Thanks again, for the recap.
Lisa from Alpena
I missed this episode so very glad for the recap. Did Patricio still look like he had a hot potato in his mouth?
Elvis is supporting them selling paintings? This I gotta see.
I liked his uncle and would like to see more babalu.
I can't wait to see how Pammie carries out her revenge. Aron's face may become as red as Pammie's hair. Aron sure didn't like Minerva's hitting him in the butt. It sure is annoying to see -and hear - him slap anyone around him. The sound effects add insult to injury.
From lower Ala
I noticed that at Frankie's funeral, the grave-digging staff outnumbered the mourners. I wondered if they buried him with his best handkerchiefs.
They did mention new hair in LFMB when Marcia changed hers. Sometimes (not always) it gets mentioned in other soaps too. It seems sorta awkward either way. The conversation is almost too mundane to be included, but it's just as weird when everyone seems not to notice.
I went to Wales in 1993 and the water there was very soft. I had a perm at the time, and the soft water flattened my hair out. So, maybe Gavi didn't change her hair on purpose. Maybe the water in London is just really, really soft. :-)
Hurray for Elvis! I knew he would do major rescue efforts somehow. The set up with him being the brunt of the snobs jibes just had to turn around. Earlier we fantasized that he would turn out to be a trust baby, but he made his fortune the old fashioned way. And I loved the babalu segment too. It was fun seeing Pilar's mansion made a bit ethereal. HA.
Nice shots of big foot Rod in jail while a genteel volleyball game goes on in the background. It makes me laugh every time I think about it. Mexican jails are grossly overcrowded and dangerous but Rod still has a private cell and just a few nice guys out in the yard and not a gang tat to be seen.
I was worried and still am that Pammie hasn't made additional copies of the damning evidence. I can just see her heading off the Minister and having her car/taxi in a fatal accident and the proof go up in smoke.
The Isa/Jose scene was terrific. Isa somehow learned what is really important. Has Rod's divorce ever gone through?
Sofie out in the hinterlands has no ideas she is now a widow and that scene with her and James and Acacia was a tad on the creepy side.
I can't believe there are only 5 1/2 hours to go after all these months.
patricio with a hot potato in his mouth...LOL!! i noticed that expression of his a long time ago, but it was hard to describe. yes, he had it again yesterday and will probably have it throughout the whole novela...it's THE patricio expression. :)
Tash, good ending to your tenure, however short....Looking forward to Pasion, are we??? I will miss DA, and all the humor, passion and good ole reality checks provided by each and every comment in this forum!
I thought the hacienda was given to the Catholic Church, nuns, or somethings like that. Can someone clear that up?
And it does appear that motherhood is sacred and can redeem...
jb
Montalvenia wasn't donated to anybody, but Rodrigo put up its earnings (against his lawyer's advice) as security against his FIL's debt. Since the FIL didn't pay it back and there weren't any earnings, the bank is seizing the place.
When DA started, I told myself I was only watching for the pretty scenery. Of course, then I got sucked in and stayed the course.
It was all well and good to skip a month, so we didn't have to witness the monotony of Rod's time in jail, BUT I hated not seeing some footage of Elvis rescuing the family. I know it would be too much for Pilar to grovel to Elvis, but I would love to see her at least be a litte gracious and appreciative. Guess I'll imagine that script when I'm trying to fall asleep. It begins with Pilar sitting in front of the fish tank, deep in thought as she watches the "Montalvo" fish moving around.
Another person who deserved more screen time was Acacia, IMO. I'd like to see her in a role where she can be envied instead of pitied. The threesome with her, James and Sofi was a little creepy as well as awkward.
It's a pity Rod wasn't introduced to the punching bag sooner. He could have worked out all that anger and frustration on the bag instead of doing crazystupid things.
La Paloma
Obviously, Mexico doesn't have a database on all its citizens, like some of the "developed" countries do, or Sofi would know she's free of Frankie.
Her "can I be your friend" scene with Acacia was patronizing and creepy. Some frenemy, I mean, friend, she is.
Lots of Rod the Bod filler last night. Why couldn't we have seen him working out earlier in the novela? Like once a week?
Still, Gavi with her frozen stare into space - whether getting dumped by Rod, or complimented by the whoevers at the London meeting.
Won't miss that look. Makes Pilar look hyperemotive.
Can't wait for tonight's episode and more Aron meltdowns.
-Sylvia
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