Wednesday, December 12, 2007
12-12 Wed. Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe: Juan Q - Think, Think Caramba! a Return to Achichipico and a sordid past?
Moni tells CL the Japanese want to know right now if he is coming. She wonders why he is stalling, she thinks it's because of Pau but he says no she doesn't say what I do. Fine I'm coming and Mon gloats but reminds him the Japanese want him to come, not her.
Akito says how beautiful everything is and thanks him. Juan and Akito are driving. Juan says finally the bad luck and tragedies have run out and that he can return and face his village with a business deal in his pocket. He thinks this is a sign that maybe it's his time now.
Pau is complaining to her Mom that CL has no business complaining to her about things, especially behind her back. She wants to come home to clear her head. Ana tells her that won't help anything and she can't run away from her problems, so no, she's not welcome at home stay there and figure it out. Chelo was secretly listening in and was impactada at what she heard
Fer and Marely are reviewing his credentials, mar says she'll put in a good word for him with MOn and he says he'll try his luck with Cl the big boss too.
Moni likes what she sees but says Pastor makes the final decision in these cases. Mar reminds her that Fer is not the saint of Pastor's devotion and Moni says well she'll take note of that. Oh, and make reservations for Guadalajara for 2, me and CL. Mar is impactado.
Cl is chatting with Pastor and that his marriage is falling apart. Cl says he agreed to go to GDL with Moni. Pastor tells him, duh, Moni is baiting him to poke at his pride. CL realizes this and says darn, he's right and he has to help him cancel the trip because he's such a factory of ideas all the time.
Moni gets the gossip from Chelo who told her everything she heard.
We are taken to the village Achichipico where townspeople and children are screaming Juan is here! Juan is here!!! How sweet. People run from all directions to greet him as he drives Akito's cute little red convertible. Some nuns are there and some ladies with Anthuriums, and Akito sees them and is very excited. Many money, he says in English!
Juan says to himself that before the wind even moves a leaf on the tree the ground is waiting and that his village isn't just the capital of Anthuriums, but also the world capital of gossip and even though he just arrived the word has already traveled to those who are happy about it just the same as those who don't suit me!
We see a shady looking guy noting his arrival and then running to a pool hall to tell another guy who proclaims that this very day Juan Dominguez dies!!! Uh oh!!! The guy thinks he should advise Casimero too, because he was offended, and the old man says as long as he gets the first shot!!
Juan runs into a house screaming for Delfina. She comes out and says he's finally let her see him. He introduces Akito and that he's very kind but he doesn't understand much Spanish. She wants to know all the scoop. Juan tells of their business endeavor. She offers him an horchata or maybe a Caldito de Oso (Bear Soup literally, but really is pulque, an ancient and indigenous liquor made from maguey). Juan encourages him to accept that.
Kike and Ang are talking about Nid's health and Kike saying it's stress. Ang says we didn't have that in my day, and she's from my day, so she doesn't have that. Kike says Nid knows what she has. We then see Nid trying to decide what she should do and whether she should tell Delirio or not. She's not sure, and she asks God about this.
We then go to Guti giving marital advice. Nothing like a thug to tell you how to be in harmony with your wife. He says she's on her way out. Alirio says he can't imagine life without her. Guti says he'll find out, but Alir says no don't mess this is my personal issue.
Moni goes in to discuss Fer's ascension with Pastor who just belittles his qualifications. He tells Monica that everyone can go to school in this country and it means nothing and that education is only 10% of a person's worth, and the rest is a positive attitude and why has he waited until now to try and move up if he is so driven? He'll help her find the perfect candidate. Moni doesn't agree with him nor needs his help and ultimately tells him, well she's found the perfect assistant. He wants to know who, and she says Fer and make it so!
As ominous music plays, we see guys in the woods advising Casimero of Juan's arrival with the air of Fufuru and that since he's offended his almost wife, Linda, he should know. They fight about who deserves more to do in Juan and get the first shot.
Akito says how beautiful everything is and thanks him. Juan and Akito are driving. Juan says finally the bad luck and tragedies have run out and that he can return and face his village with a business deal in his pocket. He thinks this is a sign that maybe it's his time now.
Pau is complaining to her Mom that CL has no business complaining to her about things, especially behind her back. She wants to come home to clear her head. Ana tells her that won't help anything and she can't run away from her problems, so no, she's not welcome at home stay there and figure it out. Chelo was secretly listening in and was impactada at what she heard
Fer and Marely are reviewing his credentials, mar says she'll put in a good word for him with MOn and he says he'll try his luck with Cl the big boss too.
Moni likes what she sees but says Pastor makes the final decision in these cases. Mar reminds her that Fer is not the saint of Pastor's devotion and Moni says well she'll take note of that. Oh, and make reservations for Guadalajara for 2, me and CL. Mar is impactado.
Cl is chatting with Pastor and that his marriage is falling apart. Cl says he agreed to go to GDL with Moni. Pastor tells him, duh, Moni is baiting him to poke at his pride. CL realizes this and says darn, he's right and he has to help him cancel the trip because he's such a factory of ideas all the time.
Moni gets the gossip from Chelo who told her everything she heard.
We are taken to the village Achichipico where townspeople and children are screaming Juan is here! Juan is here!!! How sweet. People run from all directions to greet him as he drives Akito's cute little red convertible. Some nuns are there and some ladies with Anthuriums, and Akito sees them and is very excited. Many money, he says in English!
Juan says to himself that before the wind even moves a leaf on the tree the ground is waiting and that his village isn't just the capital of Anthuriums, but also the world capital of gossip and even though he just arrived the word has already traveled to those who are happy about it just the same as those who don't suit me!
We see a shady looking guy noting his arrival and then running to a pool hall to tell another guy who proclaims that this very day Juan Dominguez dies!!! Uh oh!!! The guy thinks he should advise Casimero too, because he was offended, and the old man says as long as he gets the first shot!!
Juan runs into a house screaming for Delfina. She comes out and says he's finally let her see him. He introduces Akito and that he's very kind but he doesn't understand much Spanish. She wants to know all the scoop. Juan tells of their business endeavor. She offers him an horchata or maybe a Caldito de Oso (Bear Soup literally, but really is pulque, an ancient and indigenous liquor made from maguey). Juan encourages him to accept that.
Kike and Ang are talking about Nid's health and Kike saying it's stress. Ang says we didn't have that in my day, and she's from my day, so she doesn't have that. Kike says Nid knows what she has. We then see Nid trying to decide what she should do and whether she should tell Delirio or not. She's not sure, and she asks God about this.
We then go to Guti giving marital advice. Nothing like a thug to tell you how to be in harmony with your wife. He says she's on her way out. Alirio says he can't imagine life without her. Guti says he'll find out, but Alir says no don't mess this is my personal issue.
Moni goes in to discuss Fer's ascension with Pastor who just belittles his qualifications. He tells Monica that everyone can go to school in this country and it means nothing and that education is only 10% of a person's worth, and the rest is a positive attitude and why has he waited until now to try and move up if he is so driven? He'll help her find the perfect candidate. Moni doesn't agree with him nor needs his help and ultimately tells him, well she's found the perfect assistant. He wants to know who, and she says Fer and make it so!
As ominous music plays, we see guys in the woods advising Casimero of Juan's arrival with the air of Fufuru and that since he's offended his almost wife, Linda, he should know. They fight about who deserves more to do in Juan and get the first shot.
Delphi asks about Juans amorous ways. He says he's calmed and she wonders if he's sure because she got a call from the DF the other day. She later tells him the story of Nidia asking for him and he begs her not to call and say where he is. He makes up a story about owing someone money that he couldn't pay and that they want his bones for. He didn't want the family involved so he fought without saying anything. She reminds him that here the Chavez haven't forgot about him either and they are probably getting ready to kill him right now. He asks about Linda and she says after he left she went off to a convent and we know nothing of her except that she really cared about him.
We then see presumably Linda in habit praying to Jesus to guide her and to protect Juan, that her only sin was to love him, and she regrets nothing because she was happy. She wants Juan far away so her family can't harm him.
Juan proclaims that he won't hide from the Chavez, but he won't confront them either unless he has to. Dephi starts to tell him there is something important that he doesn't know and that she needs to tell him. She starts but is interrupted by a singing guitar player who serenades Juan. This guy's voice sounds like the guy that sings the Ay Amor, Ay Amor song that we hear all the time. I think it's him. Juan is happy to see him and calls him his dark one.
Moni goes down to give Fer the news that he's got the job, and she doesn't stop short of asking him what he knows of Juan. Aha, there's her angle. He very straightly says he knows nothing and she confirms that if he does, he'll be loyal and tell her and he agrees. She's playin' him too. I guess we are supposed to end up disliking her. Maybe somehow Paula's tricks are going to look like kid's play to hers and maybe that's how Pau will redeem herself.
The dark guy is showing Juan some crafts that he's involved in and wonders what he's been up to, with the Chino. Juan corrects him that he's Japanese, and briefly talks about the business idea. The buddy confirms that "those guys" have been searching for him all over and want to kill him. Juan complains to himself that he sees what side God is on now, and guesses that his troubles aren't over yet, that he is going to have to think of something fast, but he doesn't have many outs, he could run again or stay here and be buried.
Kike sees Nid show up at Anga's and begs her to tell him what's wrong because she's like a Mom to him and he won't tell anyone if she doesn't want, he just wants to help. She will only admit that things are worse than they could imagine, and don't ask her anymore. Kike is impactado.
We then see presumably Linda in habit praying to Jesus to guide her and to protect Juan, that her only sin was to love him, and she regrets nothing because she was happy. She wants Juan far away so her family can't harm him.
Juan proclaims that he won't hide from the Chavez, but he won't confront them either unless he has to. Dephi starts to tell him there is something important that he doesn't know and that she needs to tell him. She starts but is interrupted by a singing guitar player who serenades Juan. This guy's voice sounds like the guy that sings the Ay Amor, Ay Amor song that we hear all the time. I think it's him. Juan is happy to see him and calls him his dark one.
Moni goes down to give Fer the news that he's got the job, and she doesn't stop short of asking him what he knows of Juan. Aha, there's her angle. He very straightly says he knows nothing and she confirms that if he does, he'll be loyal and tell her and he agrees. She's playin' him too. I guess we are supposed to end up disliking her. Maybe somehow Paula's tricks are going to look like kid's play to hers and maybe that's how Pau will redeem herself.
The dark guy is showing Juan some crafts that he's involved in and wonders what he's been up to, with the Chino. Juan corrects him that he's Japanese, and briefly talks about the business idea. The buddy confirms that "those guys" have been searching for him all over and want to kill him. Juan complains to himself that he sees what side God is on now, and guesses that his troubles aren't over yet, that he is going to have to think of something fast, but he doesn't have many outs, he could run again or stay here and be buried.
Kike sees Nid show up at Anga's and begs her to tell him what's wrong because she's like a Mom to him and he won't tell anyone if she doesn't want, he just wants to help. She will only admit that things are worse than they could imagine, and don't ask her anymore. Kike is impactado.
Nid continues in to Anga and he wonders if she came to accept his work offer. She says she has something to tell him that will affect their relationship. He wonders if it's good or bad. She says that depends on him. He says well, tell me then. She says she's pregnant.
Fer is talking with Pastor about the contract and that finally he's getting his comeuppance. Pastor says well you have to work for it and you better keep on your toes, etc. He says you may rise like a palm tree, but fall like a coconut (palm trees grow high and vigorously, but coconuts fall fast, hard and unexpectedly). He's very matter of fact and less than confident that Fer will be successful, and that he will have to be a chauffeur until Monday, no starting early. fer thanks him anyway and says he's waited this long so what's a few more days.
Ang tells Nid he suspected that already. He didn't think things were that great between her and her husband. She says they aren't and this wasn't planned. He says everything is changed, but she says except my feelings. She came to tell him because she really cares about him. She asks if he feels deceived. He says well this is something that could happen and it did, and well, he's your husband. She says if she could go back this never would have happened. He tells her she shouldn't say that especially if a child is involved. She asks if he would still accept her big, pregnant with another's child.
Just then we cut to a huge crowd lead by the three men with rifles walking up the hill in Achichipico, again the music of doom is playing....
Juan tells himself that his legs are trembling and his heart is beating out of his chest that he's going to have to beg Santo Nino de Atocha not to abandon him now. Dark Buddy suggests an idea to him. I think he suggests that they hide along the way. My DVD cut off so the rest is from memory...
Ang tells Nidia that everything he said before he still means, both the work and the matters of the heart. Nid is amazed that he loves her that much.
Delfi and Negro say to Juan, yes, but listen there is still something you need to know, and it’s something we wouldn’t play games about. Again before we can learn what it is ( I know but can't tell)... screams and shouts come from outside. Juan we know you are in there!!! It’a lynchin’ mob and they are coming for Juan…he is muy impactado!!!
Fer is talking with Pastor about the contract and that finally he's getting his comeuppance. Pastor says well you have to work for it and you better keep on your toes, etc. He says you may rise like a palm tree, but fall like a coconut (palm trees grow high and vigorously, but coconuts fall fast, hard and unexpectedly). He's very matter of fact and less than confident that Fer will be successful, and that he will have to be a chauffeur until Monday, no starting early. fer thanks him anyway and says he's waited this long so what's a few more days.
Ang tells Nid he suspected that already. He didn't think things were that great between her and her husband. She says they aren't and this wasn't planned. He says everything is changed, but she says except my feelings. She came to tell him because she really cares about him. She asks if he feels deceived. He says well this is something that could happen and it did, and well, he's your husband. She says if she could go back this never would have happened. He tells her she shouldn't say that especially if a child is involved. She asks if he would still accept her big, pregnant with another's child.
Just then we cut to a huge crowd lead by the three men with rifles walking up the hill in Achichipico, again the music of doom is playing....
Juan tells himself that his legs are trembling and his heart is beating out of his chest that he's going to have to beg Santo Nino de Atocha not to abandon him now. Dark Buddy suggests an idea to him. I think he suggests that they hide along the way. My DVD cut off so the rest is from memory...
Ang tells Nidia that everything he said before he still means, both the work and the matters of the heart. Nid is amazed that he loves her that much.
Delfi and Negro say to Juan, yes, but listen there is still something you need to know, and it’s something we wouldn’t play games about. Again before we can learn what it is ( I know but can't tell)... screams and shouts come from outside. Juan we know you are in there!!! It’a lynchin’ mob and they are coming for Juan…he is muy impactado!!!
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Whew! What an episode, not a dull moment.
Bless you for your translation of "Caldito de Oso". I was wondering que the hell they were talking about.
Did y'all notice that the introduction to tonight's episode was very different than past intros? They used the Palomita song and a whole new set of people, presumably from Achichipico, were in it. Maybe that means Juan will be there for a while. And yes, I think you are right that Juan's friend in Achichipico is Eduardo Antonio, the dude who sings Palomita.
I think it's interesting that Pastor was so down on Fer's promotion. He himself was looking to get promoted, but instead of helping Fer along he tried to stand in his way. Granted, Monica has ulterior motives for having Fer as her assistant, but I'm glad Fernando is getting his chance. He's too smart to be stuck in the garage. And as for Pastor...well he's a very bad Director of Human Resources.
Thanks Keel-hauling Leah Dread (K), I loved the recap. Wow, things just keep getting more and more interesting!
Bless you for your translation of "Caldito de Oso". I was wondering que the hell they were talking about.
Did y'all notice that the introduction to tonight's episode was very different than past intros? They used the Palomita song and a whole new set of people, presumably from Achichipico, were in it. Maybe that means Juan will be there for a while. And yes, I think you are right that Juan's friend in Achichipico is Eduardo Antonio, the dude who sings Palomita.
I think it's interesting that Pastor was so down on Fer's promotion. He himself was looking to get promoted, but instead of helping Fer along he tried to stand in his way. Granted, Monica has ulterior motives for having Fer as her assistant, but I'm glad Fernando is getting his chance. He's too smart to be stuck in the garage. And as for Pastor...well he's a very bad Director of Human Resources.
Thanks Keel-hauling Leah Dread (K), I loved the recap. Wow, things just keep getting more and more interesting!
Dear Lea Dread K, Thanks for the recap, I loved it too. I loved your thought about getting your marriage advice from a thug as Guti was once again telling Dizzy Alirio how the world turns. The hairdressers were at him again too. Curling the tendrils of his sparse top hair just cracks me up. It's so artistic but so silly on that cigar puffing madman.
Sylvia thanks for the identification of Eduardo Antonio as the singer of Palomita. How nice that they let him have a bit part. Looks like he is having fun with it. The village scene was precious with people cheering Juan's arrival in the fancy convertible. He had told Akito in the prior episode that he was the King of Achichipico, and it really is so. EXCEPT for those angry rifle toting woodsy guys that want revenge for their daughter/almost wife, who by the way makes the most beautiful nun imaginable.
Do we know why Pastor has this negative reaction to Fern? He surely didn't want to step down to an assistant's job himself since he is a Director (however bad he is at it)?? Did something happen in a past episode to reveal this? I don't think Paula can be redeemed in my eyes even if Monica turns into the wicked witch with warts on her nose.
Caldito de Oso, great bit, I also love your little inserts about pulque. Does anyone know where the village really is, isn't it just beautiful. I hope the towns people got the fresh paint and clean up as a gift for hosting the filming. What a charming looking place from afar and up close.
Sylvia thanks for the identification of Eduardo Antonio as the singer of Palomita. How nice that they let him have a bit part. Looks like he is having fun with it. The village scene was precious with people cheering Juan's arrival in the fancy convertible. He had told Akito in the prior episode that he was the King of Achichipico, and it really is so. EXCEPT for those angry rifle toting woodsy guys that want revenge for their daughter/almost wife, who by the way makes the most beautiful nun imaginable.
Do we know why Pastor has this negative reaction to Fern? He surely didn't want to step down to an assistant's job himself since he is a Director (however bad he is at it)?? Did something happen in a past episode to reveal this? I don't think Paula can be redeemed in my eyes even if Monica turns into the wicked witch with warts on her nose.
Caldito de Oso, great bit, I also love your little inserts about pulque. Does anyone know where the village really is, isn't it just beautiful. I hope the towns people got the fresh paint and clean up as a gift for hosting the filming. What a charming looking place from afar and up close.
I believe, way back when, before Juan arrived on the scene, Pastor was in love with Fernando (or attracted to him anyway) and Fernando rebuffed him. Thus the ill-feeling.
Somehow Juan was able to turn him down without losing his friendship. But then our friend Juan "se da a querer" or something to that effect.
Somehow Juan was able to turn him down without losing his friendship. But then our friend Juan "se da a querer" or something to that effect.
Thanks JudyB for filling in the Pastor-Fern link which I did not see. I think I saw the first episode but didn't really get into the show until people here on Caray2 began to rave about how funny and dear it was. Now I count myself as one of the most ardent fans.
I did notice on a rewind that the opening had changed but it was alte so I forgot about it. When I was in Mexico I saw this opening...imagine my surprise!!!
I was like holy heck, this is a completely different show!!! Who the hell are these people and what do they have to do with anything????
I am so glad though that things are getting mixed up here, and that we are getting new characters, locations and plots. So much more fun!!!! Vive Juan!!!
I was like holy heck, this is a completely different show!!! Who the hell are these people and what do they have to do with anything????
I am so glad though that things are getting mixed up here, and that we are getting new characters, locations and plots. So much more fun!!!! Vive Juan!!!
Kris, thanks for the great recap! I had a long day with hubby going to surgery on his hand, and it was a real diversion to get home and read the recap!
“Akito sees them and is very excited. Many money, he says in English!” I laughed at this—when I’m talking to my German friend, I slip into Spanish or ASL (NOT Amar sin Limites—American Sign Language) because I can’t think of the German words fast enough or at all. It was easy to understand why Akito was doing this. He reminded me of all those years in Hawaii.
So much fun to see Achichipico turn out to welcome Juan! In the new opening, there was the small boy who, if you lipread well (I do), said “Papa! Papa!” It was just a flash, but there it was. Watch it if you didn’t already catch it—it’s just precious.
Wow, Kris, thanks for the info about pulque, etc. Bear Soup, huh?
“Nothing like a thug to tell you how to be in harmony with your wife.” ROTFL! Yep, sure enough. Gutis giving marriage counseling—not the best bet.
Qué the HECK is with Pastor belittling Fernando? What did Fern ever do to him to make Pastor so snide about Fern?
“Dark Buddy” LOL!
Jeanne
“Akito sees them and is very excited. Many money, he says in English!” I laughed at this—when I’m talking to my German friend, I slip into Spanish or ASL (NOT Amar sin Limites—American Sign Language) because I can’t think of the German words fast enough or at all. It was easy to understand why Akito was doing this. He reminded me of all those years in Hawaii.
So much fun to see Achichipico turn out to welcome Juan! In the new opening, there was the small boy who, if you lipread well (I do), said “Papa! Papa!” It was just a flash, but there it was. Watch it if you didn’t already catch it—it’s just precious.
Wow, Kris, thanks for the info about pulque, etc. Bear Soup, huh?
“Nothing like a thug to tell you how to be in harmony with your wife.” ROTFL! Yep, sure enough. Gutis giving marriage counseling—not the best bet.
Qué the HECK is with Pastor belittling Fernando? What did Fern ever do to him to make Pastor so snide about Fern?
“Dark Buddy” LOL!
Jeanne
Lea Dread K,
Would you mind adding the airing date to your title. It will help later for people reading the recaps. Thanks
Would you mind adding the airing date to your title. It will help later for people reading the recaps. Thanks
I just felt better enough to watch this episode last night, oh so adorable. I love Juan with long hair and in blue jeans, hmm mmm. And he's so happy there in Achichipico! If only he could just forget that awful Paula Davila. Let Monica wreak her revenge and fuggedaboutit.
And yeah, I agree with you Melinama, I wish we had a shiny new heroine, too. Pau is not funny. Not at all. She's hot, ok, but no sense of humor ever. Way way off base for Juan who refuses to take life too seriously, even in the most dire of moments like a bunch of shotguns in your face... he just needs someone happy for heck's sake!!!
Does anyone know what town served as the location shoot for Achichipico? I saw in the credits a thanks to the state of Puebla, but no other clues.
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