Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Tues 11/6 Destilando Amor: In which the agaves fall prey to Frankie's herpes and crabs
Rodrigo makes reservations for a beach getaway. He tells the travel agent to reserve an extra place for one other person who might go with him.
Dr. Blondie hooks Elvis up with some coffee and asks what's up. Elvis says Dani's there to see Gavi - something happened. Dr. Blondie asks about Rodrigo. "Better not ask, Dr. Let's talk about something else, like the coffee." OH GOD PLEASE NO!!! Dr. B is intrigued, but Elvis says that Dani would cut his tongue out. He makes Dr. B lean in, and confides that the family's in mourning.
"Did someone die?" Dr. B asks hopefully. "No, but it's as if someone were dying. Isadora and Franciso... mm, nevermind." Dr. Blondie complains that it's a sign of poor breeding to tell someone only half the story. Elvis tells him the rest of the story about Frankie fathering Ricardo Jr. and breaking up Rodrigo's marriage, and Frankie and Isa taking off with the kid. Dr. B frowns as he weighs the implications.
Gavi is grilling Dani. Dani lies and says she hasn't heard from Rod since he left the apartment last night. So where'd he spend the night, Gavi asks. "Gavi, when I know something I'll tell you." Dani gets up to leave, but Gavi follows her and asks, if they haven't spoken to him yet, how do they know he's okay? Dani lies again and says he sent a message to the house.
(Gavi is now out from behind the desk, and I see she's having that dream again where she forgot to put on a skirt before going to work.)
"You know what I think?" Gavi asks. "Rodrigo doesn't want me to know anything because he's afraid that I'll blast on out of here chasing after him like a rabid goat now that he's separated." Dani says it's just that he doesn't want her to tell Gavi about his private life. Not because he hates her, but because he needs to start a new life, and for that he needs to forget her.
"He already forgot about me. I'm already just part of his backstory." She says she hopes that when this crisis is over, he finds the peace that he needs.
She starts asking questions about Rod's psychologist. Dani says she met her yesterday, in Rod's office. She was there to go look at some offices Rod was thinking of renting. (Most people would use a real estate agent for that sort of thing, but Erika's versatile.) Gavi questions this, and Dani dodges this by saying that he's leaving the corporativo to pursue his tequila business full-time. Gavi jerks the conversation back to the topic at hand: what is UP with the psychologist? Dani admits that their relationship isn't entirely doctor-and-patient. They're now friends.
Gavi asks about the psychologist's appearance. Is she pretty? Yeah? What else? She tells Dani that she can't leave until she practically has an X-ray of her. She denies that she's asking all these questions because she's dying of jealousy. (Dani looks skeptical.) She thinks she has the right to know, after all that's happened.
Dani says fine, here's how it was. When she met the psychologist she was impactada, because she looked like a cover model. She'd drive any man crazy, plus she's very classy.
On seeing Gavi's dejected face, she tries to undo, and Gavi says it's okay... and then my cable (or is it just Univision) goes out for the next few seconds. I don't think I missed anything important, but if I did, hopefully someone will fill it in. Dani concludes by saying that she's considered one of the best psychologists in the country.
Gavi hopes this means she's frigid and calculating. Dani protests. Then Gavi angrily says oh, so I suppose she's very likable and nice. Dani says yes, she seems like a good person. Frustrated, Gavi gets up and says she's going to end the interrogation because the answer seems to be obvious.
Just as I'm getting my hopes up, though, she sits down and promises just one more question: Is she single, unattached?
Dani says yep.
And from a good family? Good salary? A great future? Dani says yep. Gavi angrily says in that case, he'd be crazy not to marry her and she must feel the same way, especially now that he's unattached. (Something like that.) Dani doesn't know about that, but admits it's possible that he likes her-likes her, but she really doesn't know what kind of relationship they have. She says she hopes Gavi's not mad at her for hooking her brother up with this psychologist. Deflated, Gavi says no, she's glad he met someone like her, rather that some quack, but naturally she's bummed that she had to be that great.
"Jeez, you're talking like they're already married!" Gavi says that's just how things happen. One of these days Rodrigo will surprise her with the news that she has a new cuñada. Dani points out that it looks the same way between Gavi and Dr. Blondie, even though they're "just friends." Gavi says they will always be "friends."
They talk about Gavi's new job offer. She says she's probably going to take it. She asks if Rodrigo knows about it. Dani says no, Rodrigo won't let her talk about Gaviota to him. He's convinced she's having a thing with Dr. Blondie. Gavi denies this. Dani says there must be a reason he thinks he doesn't want to hear about her. Gavi says yes, the reason is someone with two feet who looks like a magazine cover and has soft hair. They'll be very happy together and have lots of children.
Nancy calls to remind Gavi about a meeting. Dani gets up and asks Gavi that if she decides to go, to please call to say farewell. Gavi thanks her for everything and they say goodbye. Gavi weeps "mi Rodrigo, mi Rodrigo," but don't worry, I'm sure she'll recover in time for her meeting.
James runs out with the gang to look at a sick agave. It looks crushed, almost as if an anvil had fallen on it, and it's crawling with little bugs. He tells them to burn the infested plants and sanitize their implements.
Roman says it looks like the copper sulfate wasn't applied properly. The loyal field hand says that's just what Frankie said when he came out to look at the ones in the hills. (James is vexed and stymied!) Those had bugs AND fungus. Francisco said he'd take care of it - but he hasn't come back yet!
James sputters angrily... not in his native English, as you might expect, but in his phony-accented Spanish. He goes back and calls Rodrigo and asks how it's going. Rod says he's still a bit gobsmacked. Not because of Isa cheating on him with Frankie, but because she took off with the child, and he doesn't know how Sofia is going to get over this either. Life goes on and he's going to go to the beach.
James is like, well, sorry to add to your worries, but guess what, it looks like Frankie gave the agaves both crabs and herpes. (Maybe not in exactly those words.) Rodrigo does not take the news well, and Mr. James must be pretty glad he's approximately 360 miles away right now. Rod says he's going to cancel everything and come over right away. James says, "Do you see why I don't like to tell you anything? Calm down, relax. I'll make sure everything is under control. With luck, the outbreaks were detected in time." Rodrigo relents, and asks James to keep him informed.
Frankie is admiring two shirts in the mens' shop. The cashier tells him that his card has been refused. Frankie, ever the gentleman, turns and scolds Isa for forgetting to pay the bills, even though he gives her a ton of money every month! With great annoyance, he takes out one of his own cards and reluctantly hands it over.
(I just realized who Frankie reminds me of. Alicia Ferreira, from that telenovela we no longer mention by name! The only difference being that they haven't taken his credit card away yet.)
Isa pulls him aside for a talk. (He admires some suits and asks which one she likes.) She explains to him that Rodrigo has canceled her cards. (Frankie curses him for being so miserly.) All they have left is his card, so he can't blow it all on clothes. He whines "excuuuuuse-moi," but he is used to changing his clothes at least twice a day. She tells him to pick out just two changes of clothing, and hurry up so they can go back to Ricky. She doesn't like leaving him alone with the nanny for too long.
Frankie proudly says he can't give in. "Trees die standing," he insists (los arboles mueren de pie). Isa coolly says he can die on his feet, but he'd better buy just the two outfits.
Dani and Elvis are at home now, and Elvis is apologizing to Sofia for his bad joke. But as Mama Dolores used to say, there's no bad that isn't followed by good. He could introduce her to a cousin who's a little darker than Elvis, is single, and plays the bongos. Sofia says she'll think about it. (I can't tell if both, one, or neither of them is joking, but it'd be great to test whether Pilar has truly seen the error of her ways!) He heads towards the greenhouse, calling to Pilar that her chocolate honeybun has arrived. Dani and Sofia giggle.
Sofia says she hasn't heard from Rod, and asks how it went with Gaviota. Dani says she's still in love with Rod, but is too proud to tell him so. Dani describes Gavi's jumpy manner and all the questions about the psychologist. Gavi thinks she's lost him. She's probably going to take the job in London, and if so, she doesn't want Rod to know.
Sofia says she feels guilty because she participated in the schemes to break them up. Now she regrets that. She suggests to Dani that they go to Rodrigo and tell him there's nothing going on between Gavi and Dr. Blondie. Since she's considering going to London, it might be worth the trouble. Dani agrees, but says Gavi's also upset because she thinks Rod could be in love with someone else.
Dr. Blondie is telling some people he wants to do a campaign warning people of the health risks of consuming adulterated beverages, including hepatitis and death. Last year, 42,000 people died in Russia from drinking such things. (I think he is referring to this horrifying story.) He has to verbally nudge Gavi to get her attention. She says yeah, the point of their campaign will be to teach people how to tell "real" tequila from bootleg/counterfeit stuff. Dr. B says Gavi will give them the stuff they need to proceed... Gavi has already zoned out again. She says she's not feeling well and excuses herself to get the info. (Dr. B turns all the way around in his chair to watch as she walks away in her imaginary skirt.
Rodrigo is at Margarita's desk, on the phone with Dani. He says he's had a tough day and is fixing to leave. She asks if he spent the night at the psychologist's. He says yes, but they'll talk about it later. She asks if she has a new cuñada. He asks why she wants to know, and if it would bother her. Dani says no, Erika seems very nice, but is Gaviota totally out of his life now? Rod impatiently tells her to leave Gavi alone, and hangs up.
Dani tells Sofi it looks like Gavi has indeed lost Rodrigo. And maybe it'd be best if she did go to London.
Meanwhile, Gavi calls Margarita, who tells her Rod just left. Gavi asks if she's met the psychologist. She bitterly asks if she's pretty and looks like a model. Margarita confirms this, but isn't sure of their relationship. She knows they spend a lot of time on the phone and go places together. Gavi asks do they hold hands, kiss? Margarita says she's not sure if she should say. Gavi claims that she's not going to bother Rodrigo, it's just that she needs to make a decision, so she wants to know if they're acting like a couple.
I guess those were the magic words, because a few moments later: "Rodrigo kissed her?? Where?" "On the cheek," Margarita laughs. Gavi is not amused! She asks if Marg knows what's going on with that family. Marg says all she knows is that Rod is worried because Isa was going to go with the kid on vacation, then later his sisters came and there was a lot of yelling. And he's got lots more problems! Videgaray came over with a loan from his bank, and then came calls from the hacienda because some agaves have got the Crud. And now he's planning a vacation to get away.
She doesn't know where he spent the night, but it wasn't at the apartment because he had a chauffeur bring over some clothes. And it wasn't at Pilar's because she called looking for him. Right now he's at the travel agency, then he's got to sign off on his new offices, then a meeting about the bank loan at some restaurant.
"And is the doctor going with him?" "Yes." Gavi asks where. Marg balks, not wanting to get fired. Gavi points out that if it's in public, she could just meet him by "accident." She needs to settle her doubts. Marg caves and gives up the goods.
Nancy comes in with something for Gavi. Gavi tells her to ditch her evening's study plans to come hang out at a nice restaurant instead. (She neglects to explain why Nancy's skipping her homework. I really hope there's going to be a prize for Nancy eventually, because the nicest thing I can think of that anyone's ever done for this unselfish girl so far has been to give her an antacid.)
Bruno is calmly saying that when Aaron deposits the money, they'll sign the contracts to turn the company over to him. Aaron impatiently tells him to calm down, because it's practically a done deal. Bruno repeats that when he has the money in his account, he'll sign. Aaron protests again, saying he's got nothing to lose - if he doesn't pay, the contract's invalid anyway. Bruno asks what's the hurry. Aaron says he wants to surprise Minerva when she gets back from Houston, plus he's got a bunch of negotiations he'd like to begin as owner of the corporativo.
Bruno tells Videgaray to go ahead and update the contracts. They'll sign them TOMORROW. And also inform the CRT and all that stuff. They all stand, and Aaron and Bruno hug (Aaron lifting Bruno off the floor momentarily). Aaron has a question for Videgaray: with Isa and Rod split up, who's going to pay Ricardo Sr.'s debt? Videgaray says Rodrigo is getting a loan against the hacienda's future production.
This seems to delight Aaron. He waves merrily at his father and the lawyer as they leave. Next, Patricio shows up, curious about the deal. Aaron brags about getting his father to give in, and says next he wants Las Mirasoles. Patricio, and only Patricio, will have the privilege of helping him get it.
Patricio calls Gaviota from Aaron's desk. He says he's calling about a family matter because he knows she doesn't get along with Aaron. Gavi agrees that he gives her a rash. (Heh, I bet he's given LOTS of ladies a rash.) He says he's willing to act as a mediator between them, if she's really not interested in that property, because it has sentimental value to them. They could set up a time for her mother to meet with Videgaray and sign the property over to Aaron.
Aaron snatches the phone away from Patricio while Gavi is saying "I'll talk it over with my mother, but tell your cousin that if we give up the hacienda, it'll be to all the Montalvo heirs. Gotta go, I'm in a hurry, bye." And she hangs up, so unfortunately only Aaron knows of Gavi's wish.
Aaron carelessly tosses the phone towards a nearby table. The phone clatters noisily across its surface to an unknown fate. "That damn migrant worker is slyer than a zorra," he puns (zorra = female fox/hussy).
The Honeymooners are hanging out in their hotel room. Isa's on the phone, trying to get a meeting with her father's lawyer Montesinos; Frankie is watching TV. The baby starts crying. Isa asks Frankie to look in on him as she finishes the call (she makes an appointment for tomorrow). "Galáns don't cry," Frankie advises his child and soothes it hastily as he hands it over to Isa. As soon as the child is out of his hands, Frankie puts on his jacket. "I'm going to the bar for a drink. The kid's crying is bugging me." Isa points out that it's his child. "Sure he's my kid, but I can't stand the crying!" He walks out.
Nancy and Gavi scurry to leave, but Dr. B catches them when he comes out with some paperwork. "You're leaving?" he asks in disbelief (it's 7 o'clock). He asks if Gavi forgot they need to figure the budget for tomorrow. "No," she says, looking as if she definitely forgot! She promises to come in at 6 to get it done. He says he'll do it, but he does not look happy. Gavi follows him into his office and insists that she will get it done tomorrow. She'll come in at 5. He tells her no, just leave. She tells him again, she'll come in really early. He reminds her that tomorrow, she'll have to give him her answer about the job in London.
Rod and Erika meet at the restaurant and make small talk about his move to the new offices. He asks again if she'll join him on his trip, day after tomorrow. She's not sure, but they'll talk about it later.
The bank guys show up at the door, followed by Gavi and Nancy. Nancy sees Rodrigo and thinks they should leave. Gavi assures her that she's not going to make any trouble with Rodrigo - she's there strictly out of curiosity, to see with her own eyes whether they're a couple. Gavi sits with her back to Rodrigo's table, and Nancy faces toward it. Despite her earlier misgivings, Nancy is almost as excited as Gavi to be spying on them. Nancy remarks that the famous doctora is super-gorgeous. Gavi says she's dying of jealousy, and Rod better not have traded her in for that woman!
Nancy reminds Gavi that they're only there to look, not to start trouble. They're behaving very nicely, no kissing or anything, it's just a business meeting. Gavi agrees that she needs to keep her head together. Then the waiter comes and she orders TWO double tequilas. Nancy protests that she doesn't drink, especially during the week. Gavi says that's okay - they're both for her. All Nancy has to do is watch and tell Gavi what's happening. (Nancy keeps standing up for a better view.)
The bankers look at Rodrigo's financial reports on the hacienda and are impressed, though one of them expresses some worries about what the accelerated maturation (due to global warming) will do to agave prices. Rodrigo says he's not worried, because the demand for tequila has gone up all over the world. The bank man then mentions plagues and infestations. Rod nervously tells him not to even joke about that. At Montalveña they have a very strict program to protect against such things.
Nancy wonders why Rodrigo isn't with his wife. Gavi says she's gone, that's why he's going around with this one now.
At the Honeymooners Hotel, Frankie is back from the bar and Isa is ranting about how she's entitled to everything Rod has gained during their marriage. But until Montesinos can work that out, they need to cut their expenses. "You're not thinking of selling the car?" he asks in horror. Of course not! She'll sell some jewelry instead. That'll pay for the lawyer. He needs to get a job, and they can move to a cheaper place. "You're going to make me work?" Frankie asks in shock. (She glares at him.) He thought the whole idea was that if he were to live with her, he wouldn't have to worry about anything. She tells him things have changed and they need to find a way to survive until Rod gives her what she deserves. (HA!)
Frankie pours on the French 101. Kiss, hug. He says he's got contacts. He'll ask around for a job in his "category." (Please post your suggestions in the comments area. Try to limit them to the sorts of things that a person could actually put on a tax return.) He wants to give the best to her and their child. "Really? Are you serious?" "Absolutely, ma cherie!" Isa is persuaded. (I bet he's long gone by sunup!)
Rod is wrapping up his business dinner with the bank guys. The bank guy is saying that their experts will verify his facts, or something, and then he'll have the money. Rod is grateful. They all toast. Nancy tells Gavi that Erika is smiling and flirting. When Gavi looks to be going postal, Nancy says she was just joking. Gavi asks if the doctor truly is ultra-hot. Nancy sadly says yes, she is. Gavi takes another sip of her tequila, and Nancy nervously gulps her soda.
Nancy sees that the bank guys are leaving, and Rod and Erika are alone. Rod tells Erika of his concerns about the big debt and the sick agaves. She can tell there's something else. He says he's thinking his not-his-child. She puts her hand on his and says that's only natural.
Nancy sees this hand-touch and goes nuts. So does Gavi. She finishes her drink, and a moment later I wake up on the floor, having just had a debilitating flashback to endless hours of watching Popeye eating spinach before going into battle. Nancy worries when Gavi stands up. Gavi promises she's just going to the bathroom.
Rodrigo is telling Erika that he's tired, and asks again if she will go to the beach with him? She is just saying she's not sure that's a good idea, when Gavi comes over (still no pants) and greets them with a very pissy "buenas noches." Rod stands up and stammers bashfully. She makes small talk, toying with him, and tells him not to be nervous. "Aren't you going to introduce me to your little friend?" Gavi asks. "You are friends, right?" Still stunned, Rodrigo stutters an introduction.
Erika stands and turns to face Gavi. "Hello, Mariana." Now it is Gaviota's turn to be impactada. "Mariana Franco," she finally answers, regaining her confidence, "but they also call me Gaviota. Well, THIS one would call me Gaviota." (Rodrigo can't figure out whether to smile goofily or stare blankly, so he alternates between them.) "And you're the psychologist of Rodrigo Montalvo." Erika nods calmly.
Meanwhile, back at the hacienda, James is having dinner with Roman, Ofelia, and SanWanna. He and Roman plan to spend tomorrow inspecting all the agaves. The Ofelia asks when Sofia and Frankie are coming back. James gives them the good news that they've split up and Frankie's not coming back. (If he seems displeased, it's probably because he's feeling left out that he didn't get to kick the guy a few times himself.) Of course SanWanna claims she suspected it all along, and crudely remarks that James will now have another shot at Sofia. (Ofelia scolds her for her "Sanjuanadas.")
SanWanna insists that there's nothing wrong with that, considering they were together even before Rodrigo and Isa got married. At the mention of those two, James sighs, "I hate to tell you this, but you have to be aware of it so you don't commit an indiscretion..."
Gavi has sat down and made herself comfortable with Rodrigo and Erika. (I guess Nancy is left alone at her table. I hope she brought a book.) "Small world, huh doctor?" Gavi taunts. Erika claims that it's not what it looks like. Rodrigo has only ever referred to her as "Gaviota," never by her name. Gavi says it doesn't matter now, and she's glad she met her, so she could congratulate her on doing such a great job helping him forget about her. She asks Erika for her card so that she can recommend her to everyone for the great "techniques" she uses to cure her patients. Like taking off on weekends for "therapy" sessions, taking him out to look at offices, eating at fancy restaurants... she is filled with admiration for the great miracle she has performed. He used to say she was the love of his life, the only woman on the planet for him... that went down the drain when he got married. Then she says something about cats and sarcastically thanks Erika for saving her from this big mistake. She also tells Rodrigo he should put Erika up on an altar for curing him of Gavi. (I think this is a play on words meaning that he should put her on an altar with the saints, and that he should take her to the altar to get married.)
Gavi finds Nancy. (Rod is slightly delayed by a knocked-over chair.) Nancy says "I told you so." Gavi hurriedly explains that she unleashed her inner seagull. They take off. Gavi tells him to go back to his psychologist, and flees. Rod tells the waiter she's trying to get him to lose control, but he won't. Rod chases Gavi outside. (The poor waiter must be wondering if it's dine 'n' dash night.) "What are you trying to do?" Rod asks Gaviota.
Miércoles
Gavi accepts the London offer.
Aaron makes a snide remark about Clarita, so Gavi slaps him.
Dr. Blondie hooks Elvis up with some coffee and asks what's up. Elvis says Dani's there to see Gavi - something happened. Dr. Blondie asks about Rodrigo. "Better not ask, Dr. Let's talk about something else, like the coffee." OH GOD PLEASE NO!!! Dr. B is intrigued, but Elvis says that Dani would cut his tongue out. He makes Dr. B lean in, and confides that the family's in mourning.
"Did someone die?" Dr. B asks hopefully. "No, but it's as if someone were dying. Isadora and Franciso... mm, nevermind." Dr. Blondie complains that it's a sign of poor breeding to tell someone only half the story. Elvis tells him the rest of the story about Frankie fathering Ricardo Jr. and breaking up Rodrigo's marriage, and Frankie and Isa taking off with the kid. Dr. B frowns as he weighs the implications.
Gavi is grilling Dani. Dani lies and says she hasn't heard from Rod since he left the apartment last night. So where'd he spend the night, Gavi asks. "Gavi, when I know something I'll tell you." Dani gets up to leave, but Gavi follows her and asks, if they haven't spoken to him yet, how do they know he's okay? Dani lies again and says he sent a message to the house.
(Gavi is now out from behind the desk, and I see she's having that dream again where she forgot to put on a skirt before going to work.)
"You know what I think?" Gavi asks. "Rodrigo doesn't want me to know anything because he's afraid that I'll blast on out of here chasing after him like a rabid goat now that he's separated." Dani says it's just that he doesn't want her to tell Gavi about his private life. Not because he hates her, but because he needs to start a new life, and for that he needs to forget her.
"He already forgot about me. I'm already just part of his backstory." She says she hopes that when this crisis is over, he finds the peace that he needs.
She starts asking questions about Rod's psychologist. Dani says she met her yesterday, in Rod's office. She was there to go look at some offices Rod was thinking of renting. (Most people would use a real estate agent for that sort of thing, but Erika's versatile.) Gavi questions this, and Dani dodges this by saying that he's leaving the corporativo to pursue his tequila business full-time. Gavi jerks the conversation back to the topic at hand: what is UP with the psychologist? Dani admits that their relationship isn't entirely doctor-and-patient. They're now friends.
Gavi asks about the psychologist's appearance. Is she pretty? Yeah? What else? She tells Dani that she can't leave until she practically has an X-ray of her. She denies that she's asking all these questions because she's dying of jealousy. (Dani looks skeptical.) She thinks she has the right to know, after all that's happened.
Dani says fine, here's how it was. When she met the psychologist she was impactada, because she looked like a cover model. She'd drive any man crazy, plus she's very classy.
On seeing Gavi's dejected face, she tries to undo, and Gavi says it's okay... and then my cable (or is it just Univision) goes out for the next few seconds. I don't think I missed anything important, but if I did, hopefully someone will fill it in. Dani concludes by saying that she's considered one of the best psychologists in the country.
Gavi hopes this means she's frigid and calculating. Dani protests. Then Gavi angrily says oh, so I suppose she's very likable and nice. Dani says yes, she seems like a good person. Frustrated, Gavi gets up and says she's going to end the interrogation because the answer seems to be obvious.
Just as I'm getting my hopes up, though, she sits down and promises just one more question: Is she single, unattached?
Dani says yep.
And from a good family? Good salary? A great future? Dani says yep. Gavi angrily says in that case, he'd be crazy not to marry her and she must feel the same way, especially now that he's unattached. (Something like that.) Dani doesn't know about that, but admits it's possible that he likes her-likes her, but she really doesn't know what kind of relationship they have. She says she hopes Gavi's not mad at her for hooking her brother up with this psychologist. Deflated, Gavi says no, she's glad he met someone like her, rather that some quack, but naturally she's bummed that she had to be that great.
"Jeez, you're talking like they're already married!" Gavi says that's just how things happen. One of these days Rodrigo will surprise her with the news that she has a new cuñada. Dani points out that it looks the same way between Gavi and Dr. Blondie, even though they're "just friends." Gavi says they will always be "friends."
They talk about Gavi's new job offer. She says she's probably going to take it. She asks if Rodrigo knows about it. Dani says no, Rodrigo won't let her talk about Gaviota to him. He's convinced she's having a thing with Dr. Blondie. Gavi denies this. Dani says there must be a reason he thinks he doesn't want to hear about her. Gavi says yes, the reason is someone with two feet who looks like a magazine cover and has soft hair. They'll be very happy together and have lots of children.
Nancy calls to remind Gavi about a meeting. Dani gets up and asks Gavi that if she decides to go, to please call to say farewell. Gavi thanks her for everything and they say goodbye. Gavi weeps "mi Rodrigo, mi Rodrigo," but don't worry, I'm sure she'll recover in time for her meeting.
James runs out with the gang to look at a sick agave. It looks crushed, almost as if an anvil had fallen on it, and it's crawling with little bugs. He tells them to burn the infested plants and sanitize their implements.
Roman says it looks like the copper sulfate wasn't applied properly. The loyal field hand says that's just what Frankie said when he came out to look at the ones in the hills. (James is vexed and stymied!) Those had bugs AND fungus. Francisco said he'd take care of it - but he hasn't come back yet!
James sputters angrily... not in his native English, as you might expect, but in his phony-accented Spanish. He goes back and calls Rodrigo and asks how it's going. Rod says he's still a bit gobsmacked. Not because of Isa cheating on him with Frankie, but because she took off with the child, and he doesn't know how Sofia is going to get over this either. Life goes on and he's going to go to the beach.
James is like, well, sorry to add to your worries, but guess what, it looks like Frankie gave the agaves both crabs and herpes. (Maybe not in exactly those words.) Rodrigo does not take the news well, and Mr. James must be pretty glad he's approximately 360 miles away right now. Rod says he's going to cancel everything and come over right away. James says, "Do you see why I don't like to tell you anything? Calm down, relax. I'll make sure everything is under control. With luck, the outbreaks were detected in time." Rodrigo relents, and asks James to keep him informed.
Frankie is admiring two shirts in the mens' shop. The cashier tells him that his card has been refused. Frankie, ever the gentleman, turns and scolds Isa for forgetting to pay the bills, even though he gives her a ton of money every month! With great annoyance, he takes out one of his own cards and reluctantly hands it over.
(I just realized who Frankie reminds me of. Alicia Ferreira, from that telenovela we no longer mention by name! The only difference being that they haven't taken his credit card away yet.)
Isa pulls him aside for a talk. (He admires some suits and asks which one she likes.) She explains to him that Rodrigo has canceled her cards. (Frankie curses him for being so miserly.) All they have left is his card, so he can't blow it all on clothes. He whines "excuuuuuse-moi," but he is used to changing his clothes at least twice a day. She tells him to pick out just two changes of clothing, and hurry up so they can go back to Ricky. She doesn't like leaving him alone with the nanny for too long.
Frankie proudly says he can't give in. "Trees die standing," he insists (los arboles mueren de pie). Isa coolly says he can die on his feet, but he'd better buy just the two outfits.
Dani and Elvis are at home now, and Elvis is apologizing to Sofia for his bad joke. But as Mama Dolores used to say, there's no bad that isn't followed by good. He could introduce her to a cousin who's a little darker than Elvis, is single, and plays the bongos. Sofia says she'll think about it. (I can't tell if both, one, or neither of them is joking, but it'd be great to test whether Pilar has truly seen the error of her ways!) He heads towards the greenhouse, calling to Pilar that her chocolate honeybun has arrived. Dani and Sofia giggle.
Sofia says she hasn't heard from Rod, and asks how it went with Gaviota. Dani says she's still in love with Rod, but is too proud to tell him so. Dani describes Gavi's jumpy manner and all the questions about the psychologist. Gavi thinks she's lost him. She's probably going to take the job in London, and if so, she doesn't want Rod to know.
Sofia says she feels guilty because she participated in the schemes to break them up. Now she regrets that. She suggests to Dani that they go to Rodrigo and tell him there's nothing going on between Gavi and Dr. Blondie. Since she's considering going to London, it might be worth the trouble. Dani agrees, but says Gavi's also upset because she thinks Rod could be in love with someone else.
Dr. Blondie is telling some people he wants to do a campaign warning people of the health risks of consuming adulterated beverages, including hepatitis and death. Last year, 42,000 people died in Russia from drinking such things. (I think he is referring to this horrifying story.) He has to verbally nudge Gavi to get her attention. She says yeah, the point of their campaign will be to teach people how to tell "real" tequila from bootleg/counterfeit stuff. Dr. B says Gavi will give them the stuff they need to proceed... Gavi has already zoned out again. She says she's not feeling well and excuses herself to get the info. (Dr. B turns all the way around in his chair to watch as she walks away in her imaginary skirt.
Rodrigo is at Margarita's desk, on the phone with Dani. He says he's had a tough day and is fixing to leave. She asks if he spent the night at the psychologist's. He says yes, but they'll talk about it later. She asks if she has a new cuñada. He asks why she wants to know, and if it would bother her. Dani says no, Erika seems very nice, but is Gaviota totally out of his life now? Rod impatiently tells her to leave Gavi alone, and hangs up.
Dani tells Sofi it looks like Gavi has indeed lost Rodrigo. And maybe it'd be best if she did go to London.
Meanwhile, Gavi calls Margarita, who tells her Rod just left. Gavi asks if she's met the psychologist. She bitterly asks if she's pretty and looks like a model. Margarita confirms this, but isn't sure of their relationship. She knows they spend a lot of time on the phone and go places together. Gavi asks do they hold hands, kiss? Margarita says she's not sure if she should say. Gavi claims that she's not going to bother Rodrigo, it's just that she needs to make a decision, so she wants to know if they're acting like a couple.
I guess those were the magic words, because a few moments later: "Rodrigo kissed her?? Where?" "On the cheek," Margarita laughs. Gavi is not amused! She asks if Marg knows what's going on with that family. Marg says all she knows is that Rod is worried because Isa was going to go with the kid on vacation, then later his sisters came and there was a lot of yelling. And he's got lots more problems! Videgaray came over with a loan from his bank, and then came calls from the hacienda because some agaves have got the Crud. And now he's planning a vacation to get away.
She doesn't know where he spent the night, but it wasn't at the apartment because he had a chauffeur bring over some clothes. And it wasn't at Pilar's because she called looking for him. Right now he's at the travel agency, then he's got to sign off on his new offices, then a meeting about the bank loan at some restaurant.
"And is the doctor going with him?" "Yes." Gavi asks where. Marg balks, not wanting to get fired. Gavi points out that if it's in public, she could just meet him by "accident." She needs to settle her doubts. Marg caves and gives up the goods.
Nancy comes in with something for Gavi. Gavi tells her to ditch her evening's study plans to come hang out at a nice restaurant instead. (She neglects to explain why Nancy's skipping her homework. I really hope there's going to be a prize for Nancy eventually, because the nicest thing I can think of that anyone's ever done for this unselfish girl so far has been to give her an antacid.)
Bruno is calmly saying that when Aaron deposits the money, they'll sign the contracts to turn the company over to him. Aaron impatiently tells him to calm down, because it's practically a done deal. Bruno repeats that when he has the money in his account, he'll sign. Aaron protests again, saying he's got nothing to lose - if he doesn't pay, the contract's invalid anyway. Bruno asks what's the hurry. Aaron says he wants to surprise Minerva when she gets back from Houston, plus he's got a bunch of negotiations he'd like to begin as owner of the corporativo.
Bruno tells Videgaray to go ahead and update the contracts. They'll sign them TOMORROW. And also inform the CRT and all that stuff. They all stand, and Aaron and Bruno hug (Aaron lifting Bruno off the floor momentarily). Aaron has a question for Videgaray: with Isa and Rod split up, who's going to pay Ricardo Sr.'s debt? Videgaray says Rodrigo is getting a loan against the hacienda's future production.
This seems to delight Aaron. He waves merrily at his father and the lawyer as they leave. Next, Patricio shows up, curious about the deal. Aaron brags about getting his father to give in, and says next he wants Las Mirasoles. Patricio, and only Patricio, will have the privilege of helping him get it.
Patricio calls Gaviota from Aaron's desk. He says he's calling about a family matter because he knows she doesn't get along with Aaron. Gavi agrees that he gives her a rash. (Heh, I bet he's given LOTS of ladies a rash.) He says he's willing to act as a mediator between them, if she's really not interested in that property, because it has sentimental value to them. They could set up a time for her mother to meet with Videgaray and sign the property over to Aaron.
Aaron snatches the phone away from Patricio while Gavi is saying "I'll talk it over with my mother, but tell your cousin that if we give up the hacienda, it'll be to all the Montalvo heirs. Gotta go, I'm in a hurry, bye." And she hangs up, so unfortunately only Aaron knows of Gavi's wish.
Aaron carelessly tosses the phone towards a nearby table. The phone clatters noisily across its surface to an unknown fate. "That damn migrant worker is slyer than a zorra," he puns (zorra = female fox/hussy).
The Honeymooners are hanging out in their hotel room. Isa's on the phone, trying to get a meeting with her father's lawyer Montesinos; Frankie is watching TV. The baby starts crying. Isa asks Frankie to look in on him as she finishes the call (she makes an appointment for tomorrow). "Galáns don't cry," Frankie advises his child and soothes it hastily as he hands it over to Isa. As soon as the child is out of his hands, Frankie puts on his jacket. "I'm going to the bar for a drink. The kid's crying is bugging me." Isa points out that it's his child. "Sure he's my kid, but I can't stand the crying!" He walks out.
Nancy and Gavi scurry to leave, but Dr. B catches them when he comes out with some paperwork. "You're leaving?" he asks in disbelief (it's 7 o'clock). He asks if Gavi forgot they need to figure the budget for tomorrow. "No," she says, looking as if she definitely forgot! She promises to come in at 6 to get it done. He says he'll do it, but he does not look happy. Gavi follows him into his office and insists that she will get it done tomorrow. She'll come in at 5. He tells her no, just leave. She tells him again, she'll come in really early. He reminds her that tomorrow, she'll have to give him her answer about the job in London.
Rod and Erika meet at the restaurant and make small talk about his move to the new offices. He asks again if she'll join him on his trip, day after tomorrow. She's not sure, but they'll talk about it later.
The bank guys show up at the door, followed by Gavi and Nancy. Nancy sees Rodrigo and thinks they should leave. Gavi assures her that she's not going to make any trouble with Rodrigo - she's there strictly out of curiosity, to see with her own eyes whether they're a couple. Gavi sits with her back to Rodrigo's table, and Nancy faces toward it. Despite her earlier misgivings, Nancy is almost as excited as Gavi to be spying on them. Nancy remarks that the famous doctora is super-gorgeous. Gavi says she's dying of jealousy, and Rod better not have traded her in for that woman!
Nancy reminds Gavi that they're only there to look, not to start trouble. They're behaving very nicely, no kissing or anything, it's just a business meeting. Gavi agrees that she needs to keep her head together. Then the waiter comes and she orders TWO double tequilas. Nancy protests that she doesn't drink, especially during the week. Gavi says that's okay - they're both for her. All Nancy has to do is watch and tell Gavi what's happening. (Nancy keeps standing up for a better view.)
The bankers look at Rodrigo's financial reports on the hacienda and are impressed, though one of them expresses some worries about what the accelerated maturation (due to global warming) will do to agave prices. Rodrigo says he's not worried, because the demand for tequila has gone up all over the world. The bank man then mentions plagues and infestations. Rod nervously tells him not to even joke about that. At Montalveña they have a very strict program to protect against such things.
Nancy wonders why Rodrigo isn't with his wife. Gavi says she's gone, that's why he's going around with this one now.
At the Honeymooners Hotel, Frankie is back from the bar and Isa is ranting about how she's entitled to everything Rod has gained during their marriage. But until Montesinos can work that out, they need to cut their expenses. "You're not thinking of selling the car?" he asks in horror. Of course not! She'll sell some jewelry instead. That'll pay for the lawyer. He needs to get a job, and they can move to a cheaper place. "You're going to make me work?" Frankie asks in shock. (She glares at him.) He thought the whole idea was that if he were to live with her, he wouldn't have to worry about anything. She tells him things have changed and they need to find a way to survive until Rod gives her what she deserves. (HA!)
Frankie pours on the French 101. Kiss, hug. He says he's got contacts. He'll ask around for a job in his "category." (Please post your suggestions in the comments area. Try to limit them to the sorts of things that a person could actually put on a tax return.) He wants to give the best to her and their child. "Really? Are you serious?" "Absolutely, ma cherie!" Isa is persuaded. (I bet he's long gone by sunup!)
Rod is wrapping up his business dinner with the bank guys. The bank guy is saying that their experts will verify his facts, or something, and then he'll have the money. Rod is grateful. They all toast. Nancy tells Gavi that Erika is smiling and flirting. When Gavi looks to be going postal, Nancy says she was just joking. Gavi asks if the doctor truly is ultra-hot. Nancy sadly says yes, she is. Gavi takes another sip of her tequila, and Nancy nervously gulps her soda.
Nancy sees that the bank guys are leaving, and Rod and Erika are alone. Rod tells Erika of his concerns about the big debt and the sick agaves. She can tell there's something else. He says he's thinking his not-his-child. She puts her hand on his and says that's only natural.
Nancy sees this hand-touch and goes nuts. So does Gavi. She finishes her drink, and a moment later I wake up on the floor, having just had a debilitating flashback to endless hours of watching Popeye eating spinach before going into battle. Nancy worries when Gavi stands up. Gavi promises she's just going to the bathroom.
Rodrigo is telling Erika that he's tired, and asks again if she will go to the beach with him? She is just saying she's not sure that's a good idea, when Gavi comes over (still no pants) and greets them with a very pissy "buenas noches." Rod stands up and stammers bashfully. She makes small talk, toying with him, and tells him not to be nervous. "Aren't you going to introduce me to your little friend?" Gavi asks. "You are friends, right?" Still stunned, Rodrigo stutters an introduction.
Erika stands and turns to face Gavi. "Hello, Mariana." Now it is Gaviota's turn to be impactada. "Mariana Franco," she finally answers, regaining her confidence, "but they also call me Gaviota. Well, THIS one would call me Gaviota." (Rodrigo can't figure out whether to smile goofily or stare blankly, so he alternates between them.) "And you're the psychologist of Rodrigo Montalvo." Erika nods calmly.
Meanwhile, back at the hacienda, James is having dinner with Roman, Ofelia, and SanWanna. He and Roman plan to spend tomorrow inspecting all the agaves. The Ofelia asks when Sofia and Frankie are coming back. James gives them the good news that they've split up and Frankie's not coming back. (If he seems displeased, it's probably because he's feeling left out that he didn't get to kick the guy a few times himself.) Of course SanWanna claims she suspected it all along, and crudely remarks that James will now have another shot at Sofia. (Ofelia scolds her for her "Sanjuanadas.")
SanWanna insists that there's nothing wrong with that, considering they were together even before Rodrigo and Isa got married. At the mention of those two, James sighs, "I hate to tell you this, but you have to be aware of it so you don't commit an indiscretion..."
Gavi has sat down and made herself comfortable with Rodrigo and Erika. (I guess Nancy is left alone at her table. I hope she brought a book.) "Small world, huh doctor?" Gavi taunts. Erika claims that it's not what it looks like. Rodrigo has only ever referred to her as "Gaviota," never by her name. Gavi says it doesn't matter now, and she's glad she met her, so she could congratulate her on doing such a great job helping him forget about her. She asks Erika for her card so that she can recommend her to everyone for the great "techniques" she uses to cure her patients. Like taking off on weekends for "therapy" sessions, taking him out to look at offices, eating at fancy restaurants... she is filled with admiration for the great miracle she has performed. He used to say she was the love of his life, the only woman on the planet for him... that went down the drain when he got married. Then she says something about cats and sarcastically thanks Erika for saving her from this big mistake. She also tells Rodrigo he should put Erika up on an altar for curing him of Gavi. (I think this is a play on words meaning that he should put her on an altar with the saints, and that he should take her to the altar to get married.)
Gavi finds Nancy. (Rod is slightly delayed by a knocked-over chair.) Nancy says "I told you so." Gavi hurriedly explains that she unleashed her inner seagull. They take off. Gavi tells him to go back to his psychologist, and flees. Rod tells the waiter she's trying to get him to lose control, but he won't. Rod chases Gavi outside. (The poor waiter must be wondering if it's dine 'n' dash night.) "What are you trying to do?" Rod asks Gaviota.
Miércoles
Gavi accepts the London offer.
Aaron makes a snide remark about Clarita, so Gavi slaps him.
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Thanks Julie! Loved the Herpes & Crabs, its sooo Frankie.
While everyone else is hating Rod, I’m getting really annoyed with Gavi. She’s a successful, capable, self-made businesswoman who regularly tells off anyone (including family and friends) when she isn’t happy with what they are saying or doing. But she is apparently incapable of going to Rodrigo and forcing a face down with him about whether or not they have a future. Instead she, just like Rod, plays spy games, reacts jealously and tells him off, not allowing any opening for a rational productive conversation. She needs to be the mature one and go to him to find out once and for all. She needs to take control of her love life like she’s taken control of her professional life and either fight for him like an adult or move on. I wouldn’t have blamed her for already writing Rod off. But enough of the crying and staring at the phone.
I think we have fully established that Rod is immature, jealous, and idiotic. I’m in no way defending him. I am just tired of Gavi being presented as the poor, helpless victim.
And on the fashion front: I don’t want to keep bashing Gavi, but seriously…….I thought Dr. Coffee looked more attractive than usual in the darker suit. His usual light colored suits are not complimentary to his coloring and make him seem even blander. Rod looked luscious in his blue shirt and black suit. But then there was James and Sanjuana sitting side by side at the kitchen table in their usual hairball inducing attire.
While everyone else is hating Rod, I’m getting really annoyed with Gavi. She’s a successful, capable, self-made businesswoman who regularly tells off anyone (including family and friends) when she isn’t happy with what they are saying or doing. But she is apparently incapable of going to Rodrigo and forcing a face down with him about whether or not they have a future. Instead she, just like Rod, plays spy games, reacts jealously and tells him off, not allowing any opening for a rational productive conversation. She needs to be the mature one and go to him to find out once and for all. She needs to take control of her love life like she’s taken control of her professional life and either fight for him like an adult or move on. I wouldn’t have blamed her for already writing Rod off. But enough of the crying and staring at the phone.
I think we have fully established that Rod is immature, jealous, and idiotic. I’m in no way defending him. I am just tired of Gavi being presented as the poor, helpless victim.
And on the fashion front: I don’t want to keep bashing Gavi, but seriously…….I thought Dr. Coffee looked more attractive than usual in the darker suit. His usual light colored suits are not complimentary to his coloring and make him seem even blander. Rod looked luscious in his blue shirt and black suit. But then there was James and Sanjuana sitting side by side at the kitchen table in their usual hairball inducing attire.
Permalink posted by 
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 6:51:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 6:51:00 AM EST
Enjoyed your well detailed recap Julie. Personally, I was kind of proud of the way Gavi handled herself. It was her, instead of Rodrigo this time, obviously jealous, and jealous enough to make a little bit of a fool out of herself in front of him. That's the role Rodrigo has always played, and I wonder if "turning the tables" so to speak, has allowed these two come full circle. Gavi has never experienced being jealous of another woman after her initial disappointment when Rod married Isa. Unfortunately, neither of these two can talk to each other with "straight heads," because they're so caught up, and have left so much unsaid. By the time they do talk, it's emotional anger that takes over. Erika, 28? yeah right, but she is pretty. She , however, has also lost her way, and is supposed to be the "ultimate" professional here. We're all well aware of what Rod is, so I won't regress. What Rod and Gavi need, is straight-up alone time, without any interference...only then can resolution and forgiveness begin....
Lisa from Alpena
Lisa from Alpena
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 7:30:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 7:30:00 AM EST
Nice job! Heh. I fast-forward through almost all of Gaviota's scenes, and Dr. Blandie's. I liked best Isa starting to discover what kind of guy she ran off with. I'm really worried about how big head kid is going to turn out with parents like that.
Thanks for the funnies Julie, and you nailed the details.
Through the magic of telenovelaland, Gavi & Rod will resolve all their problems instantly. Dittos to Rhonda. They're both emotionally stunted and really in their current state, they couldn't figure their way out of a paper bag without throwing tantrums.
I think Frankie is considering using Ricky for ransom money.
imaginary skirts, hee hee hee...
jb
Through the magic of telenovelaland, Gavi & Rod will resolve all their problems instantly. Dittos to Rhonda. They're both emotionally stunted and really in their current state, they couldn't figure their way out of a paper bag without throwing tantrums.
I think Frankie is considering using Ricky for ransom money.
imaginary skirts, hee hee hee...
jb
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 8:12:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 8:12:00 AM EST
Great recap. Rod, your marriage is over, your so-called child is gone, your family farm is in ruins, you're giving up your interest in the family business,you lied to the bankers, you refuse to hear about the only woman you've ever loved and you want to take a psycho with benefits to the beach? Gavi - you go girl.
Great recap, Julie ! Thanks ! Gee, where to begin ? Isn't that just what you want to hear about your ex...that he is with a nice, super gorgeous, ultra-sexy educated psychologist who looks like a cover model, earns a good slary, and is from a good family. The look on Gavi's face as Dani proveded this information was Why- don't-you-just-shoot-me??? On a scale of 1 to 10, where is Gavi's confidence level right now ? Also, I enjoyed ''Trees die standing up.'' Is that anything like ''They died with their boots on''??? Or, in Smarmy's case, ''He died with his Gucci loafers on.'' This guy is so reprehensibly amoral, materialistic, and clueless . The collar adjusting is really starting to get on my last nerve. When he does it, I am beginning to feel the corners of my mouth curl. I'd like to stab him. Isa just said the 4-letter work that is the most offensive to Frankie's delicate nature..W-O-R-K. Have you noticed that everyone seems to be going to the beach [shout out to Diego and Azul i the Love Shack] or as the Jersey natives like to say ''down the shore.'' ???
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 8:34:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 8:34:00 AM EST
Oh, I forgot one of my favorite comments---Gavi's ''imaginary skirt.'' HAHAHA...good one, Julie ! And///yet ANOTHER phone bites the dust.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 8:37:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 8:37:00 AM EST
Hi Julie, that was a great recap, so many funny moments! Excellent title too.
Frankie was so sublime at getting beat up by Rod I think that Human Piñata might be a good career for him. Does that count? However Lisa may be right, kidnapper sounds more like his style. I love it when he pouts, which he does all the time, it really makes me want to slap him silly. (Or, as Susanlynn says, stabbing is OK too.) I almost feel sorry for Isa. She's really gone from Guata-mala to Guata-peor.
Gavi and Rod are perfect for each other. They are both so very mature. Not.
Thanks Julie!!
Frankie was so sublime at getting beat up by Rod I think that Human Piñata might be a good career for him. Does that count? However Lisa may be right, kidnapper sounds more like his style. I love it when he pouts, which he does all the time, it really makes me want to slap him silly. (Or, as Susanlynn says, stabbing is OK too.) I almost feel sorry for Isa. She's really gone from Guata-mala to Guata-peor.
Gavi and Rod are perfect for each other. They are both so very mature. Not.
Thanks Julie!!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 8:46:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 8:46:00 AM EST
My favorite line from your recap of last night is "one of the best psychologists in the country".
Hahahahaha!!!!
play-by-plays when D.A. is done.
Hahahahaha!!!!
play-by-plays when D.A. is done.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 9:17:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 9:17:00 AM EST
Thanks, Julie. Frankie is the new comic relief here, since we haven't seen much of Minerva and Aaron. Frankie does not dwell on past events, nor let too much ruffle his feathers. He continues to strut around like the peacock he is, spend money he doesn't have, and thinks that he is as charming as ever! He's so laughable, and obviously doesn't care about anything, or anyone, but numero uno. He gets first prize for a "you can't keep a good con-man down," attitude! While everyone else is suffering over current events, he's got moves to make, and contacts on the horizon. Is he for real?, I wonder???
great recap, Julie. For some reason, my brain wasn't processing the spanish too well, and you filled in a lot of blank spaces. I'm trying to figure what ratbastard Frankie's next move is- disappear or kisnap his own baby? He'd have to take Isa along for child care, I suppose, so he'd have to pull it off w/o knowing. Speaking of Isa, she is looking better than ever (w/o those tawdry clothes of old), and appearing to be a decent mommy, even tho that huge head seems to be bobbing around a bit. The kid is gonna have one heluva neck- a future in tha NFL? As for Gavi/Rod, we all know that they will be together in the end, and happily ever after, Erika will fall to the wayside. I just hope that the two of them can start to mature, and start talking like adults rather than screaming like they have been doing for so long. Thankfully, this show is being shown too late in the evening to influence any younger kids. They are truly a good example of a bad example of the way to behave. dorado dave
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 10:26:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 10:26:00 AM EST
Julie, Thanks so much for a fun anvil falling episode. You recapped it with great skill, as usual. Thanks too for the URL link to the Russian vodka poisoning story, I thought that was a true story. The writers seem to add in lots of current events. I wonder what they used in the original Colombian coffee story. Need to e-mail Alonso on that, bet he knows...
At last Gaviota gets to sling all the slurs at Erika for her unprofessional behavior. Well written lines that let us know the writers were baiting us all along if we wondered if this transference was okay in Mexico. Clearly it isn't if a simple jimadora knows the score this clearly. Yo fui muy satisfecha.
At last Gaviota gets to sling all the slurs at Erika for her unprofessional behavior. Well written lines that let us know the writers were baiting us all along if we wondered if this transference was okay in Mexico. Clearly it isn't if a simple jimadora knows the score this clearly. Yo fui muy satisfecha.
Julie...very nice
The dining scene..I liked it I loved it...I want some more of it.
Yes, Gavi does seem to have that Brigdet Jones, forgetting her skirt problem. I hate Erika cause always has that, calming bland pyschologist voice. Damn she is the best huh? Well and like Rod would be the first she was using sexual healing with? Maybe it will hit the papers and like there will be 1000's of law suits.
The dining scene..I liked it I loved it...I want some more of it.
Yes, Gavi does seem to have that Brigdet Jones, forgetting her skirt problem. I hate Erika cause always has that, calming bland pyschologist voice. Damn she is the best huh? Well and like Rod would be the first she was using sexual healing with? Maybe it will hit the papers and like there will be 1000's of law suits.
I know what you mean about FF'ing through Gavi's scenes. Getting through that long conversation with Dani was torture and I really could have been more concise.
As for Gavi's behavior - you notice that, although she did confront both Erika and Rodrigo, she seemed to vent most of her bile on Erika. I'll agree that Erika deserved some of that, but her real fight is with Rodrigo, and anyway, when you push someone away you've got no right to be offended when they finally move on!
JB - I hadn't thought of the ransom angle. That's a much scarier thing than I had considered. Here's hoping that the amount of effort involved will deter him from trying it.
As for "one of the best psychologists in the country," well, I'm glad it gave you a laugh, but I didn't make that one up! Dani said it with a straight face and great sincerity. (I'm sure a bunch of you muttered "pity the country" after she said it, too.)
As for Gavi's behavior - you notice that, although she did confront both Erika and Rodrigo, she seemed to vent most of her bile on Erika. I'll agree that Erika deserved some of that, but her real fight is with Rodrigo, and anyway, when you push someone away you've got no right to be offended when they finally move on!
JB - I hadn't thought of the ransom angle. That's a much scarier thing than I had considered. Here's hoping that the amount of effort involved will deter him from trying it.
As for "one of the best psychologists in the country," well, I'm glad it gave you a laugh, but I didn't make that one up! Dani said it with a straight face and great sincerity. (I'm sure a bunch of you muttered "pity the country" after she said it, too.)
A good job for Frankie: male dancer. Can you imagine him in a thong bikini slip sliding away on a post while drunk women howl with laughter--I mean, desire . . . trying to put bills into his thong?
G.
G.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 11:47:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 11:47:00 AM EST
... best psychologists .. somewhere there must be a professional board who is going to debar her? So much for being a good professional! The two immature children, Rod and Gavi deserve one another.
Right now anti hero #1: Frankie. I wonder how much direction he gets. Or does he develop these mannerisms himself. I'm in awe of his acting (like such a materialistic rat). I have a feeling he added some of those moves himself. Second antihero AAron will come on strong (trying to get Clara's land) in the coming episodes.
Thanks for the recap, Julie. I love to read everyones take on the shows.
Thanks for the recap, Julie. I love to read everyones take on the shows.
Melanie - I have been wondering the same thing - how much of "Frankie" is from the script and how much of it is from the actor. I am going to keep an eye out for this guy.
Well, I have decided that Gavi & Rod certainly deserve each other..and listen close lil Gavi, the main reason is cause they gave Rod the uber maddening, garden frock wearing Erika, she looks like a model, smells like an angel..and you got Blandie...there is no justice.
Since this whole thing just sucks...I really enjoyed the Gavi gets a reality check..though I do believe Dani could have been a bit more up front earlier...
I loved the scene between Erika/Rod/Gavi..Gavi didn't go all screaming Isa/Minnie..she just gave their wilting figurative "Cake of Beach Sex" a big ol drizzle of sarcasm..Yep the cake just fell, the whipped cream topping just turned rancid..Lil Rod ain't every gonna be allowed to stay up late enough to sample a piece of that cake. It is done..lil Rod has left the building. So if nothing else..Gavi has insured a mujer free life for Rod
Since this whole thing just sucks...I really enjoyed the Gavi gets a reality check..though I do believe Dani could have been a bit more up front earlier...
I loved the scene between Erika/Rod/Gavi..Gavi didn't go all screaming Isa/Minnie..she just gave their wilting figurative "Cake of Beach Sex" a big ol drizzle of sarcasm..Yep the cake just fell, the whipped cream topping just turned rancid..Lil Rod ain't every gonna be allowed to stay up late enough to sample a piece of that cake. It is done..lil Rod has left the building. So if nothing else..Gavi has insured a mujer free life for Rod
Somebody tell La Doctora, that "good," "beautiful," "rich" women of high moralistic, ethical behavior, not to mention great family ties, never get anywhere in novelas. If she wants to hold onto Rod, she'd better make friends with Isa, Minnie and Fedra....quick!!! Maybe SanJuanna, too!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 1:56:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 1:56:00 PM EST
OMG James as Clarabelle absolutely hilarious.
God love Aron and his phone throwing fits. Some cell phone company is making big bucks off of him. Frankie's expression when the dreaded W word was mentioned caused me to have an unattractive Omar snorting moment. I can't see him kidnapping bighead nino but I can see him dashing off into the sunset or plying his trade as a a gigolo.
Gavi held it together pretty well all things considered and I loved her revering to sarcasm rather then shrieking. Rod as usual looked like a gigantic doofus with that smirk on his face. Something in me kept hoping Gavi would pick up a glass of tequila and pour it down his pants.
I remain surprised that we haven't seen any conversation with Minnie who would be shocked at Isa's behavior and gleeful that the child is not a Montalvo. Now she could fake a miscarriage and come home instead of shopping the Houston Barrios looking for a baby to buy. I couldn't help remembering when she was so queasy after the potty punch-out that maybe she was really pregnant, not hungover. Think of the fun of her and Aron having to explain a 12 month pregnancy. I know the Montalvos are all slow but really . . . .
God love Aron and his phone throwing fits. Some cell phone company is making big bucks off of him. Frankie's expression when the dreaded W word was mentioned caused me to have an unattractive Omar snorting moment. I can't see him kidnapping bighead nino but I can see him dashing off into the sunset or plying his trade as a a gigolo.
Gavi held it together pretty well all things considered and I loved her revering to sarcasm rather then shrieking. Rod as usual looked like a gigantic doofus with that smirk on his face. Something in me kept hoping Gavi would pick up a glass of tequila and pour it down his pants.
I remain surprised that we haven't seen any conversation with Minnie who would be shocked at Isa's behavior and gleeful that the child is not a Montalvo. Now she could fake a miscarriage and come home instead of shopping the Houston Barrios looking for a baby to buy. I couldn't help remembering when she was so queasy after the potty punch-out that maybe she was really pregnant, not hungover. Think of the fun of her and Aron having to explain a 12 month pregnancy. I know the Montalvos are all slow but really . . . .
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 2:37:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 2:37:00 PM EST
Thanks Julie. You recappers are the reason so many of us hang in there. You guys have a way of making even the most annoying episodes sound award worthy. That said, I actually enjoyed that scene with Gavi in the restaurant. Mainly because I know that Rod melts at the site of Gavi whether he admits it or not. I'm glad she gave him that reminder before taking off for London. I thought she looked radiant (from the waist up):)Sure she had told Rod to get lost in so many words, but don't forget all the behavior flaws that Rod was exhibiting at the time including being married. As far as Rod wanting to claim the baby, I'll bet he hasn't even given a thought to how Sophie would feel with a constant reminder of the fact that her husband had cheated with her best friend and that now brother Rod wants to make Sophie's step son becomes her nephew. The poor child wouldn't know whether to call Sophie Mom, or Tia?
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 2:58:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 2:58:00 PM EST
I do not know the Spanish language and depend on the recaps to know what the dialog is for these episodes. Correct me if I am wrong, but, didn't Gavi tell Rod that she was tired of his jealous tantrums and she told him to leave her alone? She couldn't stand it anymore. Well, he was in anguish when he called his sister Dani for help. At that point, he did something right. He went to the shrink to get Gavi out of his head and heart because "she told him to leave her alone." This is the point. I blame Gavi for Rod and Ericka's relationship. Gavi had the opportunity to talk to Rod at the reading of the will and she didn't. I think that we are being too hard on Rod and Ericka. Rod is doing exactly what Gavi told him to do - LEAVE HER ALONE. What gripes me is all the pining Gavi has been doing over the last umpteen episodes. She has brought it all on herself. Was Rod supposed to know that when Gavi told him to leave her alone, she really didn't mean it? He still loves Gavi.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 3:50:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 3:50:00 PM EST
Anon 03:50..
Your points are very valid. Yes Rod did need help, however that quickly turned into a will he or won't he sexual dance with the good doctor. Actually at no time have I seen her give him real advice, other than the shoulder to cry on and I am always here for you. I mean isn't the purpose supposed to be that you help someone see the errors they committed and help them make healthier decisions so they can move on with their lives? I do not believe this means you move on with them. Rod now reacts with out his craziness, but does he know why he did it? Rod altered his behavior to get approval from Erika..that is not change
Your points are very valid. Yes Rod did need help, however that quickly turned into a will he or won't he sexual dance with the good doctor. Actually at no time have I seen her give him real advice, other than the shoulder to cry on and I am always here for you. I mean isn't the purpose supposed to be that you help someone see the errors they committed and help them make healthier decisions so they can move on with their lives? I do not believe this means you move on with them. Rod now reacts with out his craziness, but does he know why he did it? Rod altered his behavior to get approval from Erika..that is not change
Well Anon at 3:50 Gavi is indeed annoying and the master of her own fate but she was still trying to observe some decorum and the sanctity of marriage and fatherhood by staying out of Rod's way and was really asking him to clean up his own jealous, raging, reality denying ways before he came back to her, He originally gave her the 90 day time period to get the money back from his father in law so he could file for divorce from Isa and then be free to join Gavi forever. I don't think it is fair to blame her for having some ethics. But, maldita sea she is annoying in her tearful phone watching, isn't she.
Yes, I would have to chime in that I'm sick of Gavi pining for Rod, and now acting surprised that he's got a new interest. But, Gavi can't control Rod's behavior and he was more than willing to let Erika sooth his wounds. Rod & Erika are responsible for their "relationship" however professional/unprofessional it is. IMO Rod is the much bigger idiot, cause he had all the advantages of education, wealth, family, etc. Well, on second thought family may not be an advantage in this case...
jb
jb
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 4:50:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 4:50:00 PM EST
Good points, Beckster. Dr. Frilly I'm sure was interested in moving on with Rod after he got Gavi out of his head. She is now thinking, ''Gee, I was sooo close. It was just about a done deal. The bases were loaded . I thought that Hot Rod was about to hit one over the fence. If only his little sister had not called and broken the mood.'' She is so lucky that Gavi did not get physical because we all know that Gavi could have thrown a mean punch at that little doll face of Erika's. I enjoyed watching AAron joyfully hoist his father and then wave madly with a look of sheer bliss on his face. This guy is such a piece of work. How will Minnie find out that Isadora test drove her hubby ???? As for career counseling for Smarmy, how about a politician or a lobbyist or perhaps something in advertising????
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 5:01:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 5:01:00 PM EST
No need in playing the blame game at this point, cause you can go back and forth with these two, and they'll both come up winners. Human behavior...go figure.....
Anya
Anya
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 5:11:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 5:11:00 PM EST
It is my understanding that Gavi's speech to Rod came after that episode where he had hired a band to outblast Dr Blondie's late night band outside Gavi's hotel window. He was acting insanely jealous including temper tantrums and stalking Gavi. Remember the scene where he sobbed like a lost child? That was because he realized he was out of control. Dani recommended the shrink to help him control his behavior especially his jealousy, not to get over Rod. Even when he was getting close to Erika he was still married. In fact he's still married. Erika hasn't seen that side of him. As far as Gavi's crying spells, she has a right to be hurt after waiting 4 years for Rod, only to lose him to the person who was supposed to cure him of his bad habits, so that they could live happily ever after. Hey, I have an idea about the diseased agavi. Recall that Gavi is an expert in that area. Now that the land is potentially her mother's, I wonder what role Gavi will play in saving the crop? Also, recall that the Banker is going to inspect the crop before making the loan. He'll find out the true condition and refuse the loan. I'm anxious to see how it's going to play out. In the meantime, I'm glad that it looks like Gavi is holding the trump card.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 5:15:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 5:15:00 PM EST
oops, that one line is supposed to read "Dani recommended a shrink to help Rod get over his jealousy, not Gavi".
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 5:23:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 5:23:00 PM EST
I wasn't sure whether the banker was planning to have someone inspect the crop for pests, or simply check out the property it to make sure it matched up with what was on paper. If it's the latter, they might just fly over or do a tour and perhaps not notice a few squishy-looking plants.
Thanks for the great recap, Julie. Imaginary skirt-heh! I knew that phone would take a hit as soon as Aaron picked it up. I noticed last night how Frankie is always caressing people with the back of his fingers, brushing whichever woman's face as he calls her cheri. So sophisticated, so sauve, so sickening.
Future careeer? I'm sure Frankie would love some plush consultant job, but I'd like to see him breaking rocks on a chain gang somewhere hot and miserable, with a silk handerchief tied around his sweaty forhead, and bleeding blisters on his feet.
Or maybe a job selling upscale condos, or cars, or yachts. Any place he could BS to people about how cool he is and how he has to have quality stuff in his life.
La Paloma
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Future careeer? I'm sure Frankie would love some plush consultant job, but I'd like to see him breaking rocks on a chain gang somewhere hot and miserable, with a silk handerchief tied around his sweaty forhead, and bleeding blisters on his feet.
Or maybe a job selling upscale condos, or cars, or yachts. Any place he could BS to people about how cool he is and how he has to have quality stuff in his life.
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 7:16:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 7:16:00 PM EST
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