Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Pasión, Monday 4/7: In which the wagon wheels of reckoning grow louder
Disguised as a monk, Ricardo tells Justo he loves Camila more than anything else in the world. Justo claims that Cami has gotten over Ric and doesn't want anything to do with him. Ric disbelieves and says he wants to hear that from her. Justo gives that tired old speech about decent people and shame and pirates. "Get out of here or I'll call the cops!"
Ric pulls the hood down over his face and checks in with Pablo, who tells him where to find Jimena. Ric goes to the inn and tells her to meet him at the church; she has a hard time concealing her glee. He prays at the church while he waits for Jimena. He says he knows he's a sinner, but asks for pity and wants to see and speak with his love.
The caretaker at the Garbancillo House of Shame is sipping from a bottle, which he hastily hides when Camilla approaches. She says she wants to go to Mass and say her confession, since she hasn't been in months. (How many sins can she possibly have on her conscience, considering she's been locked up all this time?) He says he can't let her do that, so she asks him to come with her and make sure she doesn't escape. He tells her she should wait and ask to go with Santiago or her father. Camila is stubborn and makes for the door. They struggle, and he knocks her down. He is horrified; the maid runs in and he swears to her he didn't mean to hurt her. Camila is in pain.
The maid and the caretaker help her to the bed. She asks for the midwife. The caretaker seems concerned, but a lot of that concern seems to be for his own welfare if anything bad happens to her or the baby. Camila assures him that it's an accident and she won't accuse him. The maid reminds the caretaker to go find her godmother (the midwife). He finally takes off, and the maid helps Cami undress. Cami cries out for Ricardo.
Jimena ditches work to meet with Ric; her boss chases after her, yelling. Santi witnesses this and asks Jime's boss what's going on. The boss, who wins the prize for Worst Wig of the Month, complains that she's always asking for time off and has a lousy attitude. He needs someone who's reliable, and if that's not her, he'll find another.
Jimena, looking very giddily pious, meets with the faux padre in the church. He tells about the letter to Cami he sent with Pablo, but Justo wouldn't give it to her. They compare notes on some things: Justo told Ric that Cami went to a convent in the capitol, but Jime says no, she's not that far - they've hidden her away, and she's pregnant with his child! He starts to stand up in surprise, but other people are in the church now too, and he settles down. He looks with gratitude at the crucifix over the altar and gets choked up.
The midwife completes her examination and assures Camila that the baby is okay - but Cami needs to take it easy and not walk around too much because she could lose the baby. She hands Cami a cup of tea and says she'll leave some more. Camila holds the cup and asks if she's sure the baby's okay. The midwife says sure, as long as you don't do anything dumb, you and the baby will be just fine. Cami continues to not-drink the tea and prays for her child. It looks as though she sets the cup aside.
In the foyer, the maid asks the midwife again (see, nobody trusts her!) if the baby's okay. The midwife says it was quite a blow, but despite being skinny, Cami's got strong bones. Just to make it look good, however, she scolds the caretaker and tells him to be more careful. He and the maid say it was an accident. He says he has his flaws, but he wouldn't shove a pregnant woman.
After the midwife leaves, the maid tells the caretaker she hopes the baby will pull through okay; but they'd better get their things together, just in case they get fired.
Justo is at the palacio, telling Santiago all about his visitor. They are concerned that he didn't buy Justo's story about the convent. (No one else did, so why did they stick with it?) Meanwhile, Jimena is telling Ric how much Camila loves him, and how Justo tried to get them to keep her pregnancy a secret, and then he and Santi took her away to an undisclosed location.
She then has to update him on Santi's change in misfortune, Rita's highly timely death, and Lis's marriage of inconvenience. Ric looks a bit overwhelmed.
Santi is already in the street, telling the guards to be on the lookout for a tall, strong man dressed as a monk. Justo takes Santi aside and warns him that if Ric ends up in the gallows, Camila will never forgive him (Santi). Santi likens it to putting down a rabid dog, and goes back to shouting orders. He tells the guards to surround the town, block the roads and check out Ric's old house. The guards disperse. Justo looks seasick.
In the church, Ric asks where Camila is. Jime isn't sure, but thinks it's probably a convent nearby. It takes them about two days to make the round trip. Pablo interrupts, somewhat indiscreetly calling him "Captain" (fortunately no one else hears him) and warning that the guards have just been dispatched - probably for him. Ric hurriedly asks Jime who would know where Camila is. Jime says it's just Justo, Santiago, and possibly Ofelia, since she's gone to visit her.
And they go in a coach - not a rented one, but one of Jorge's! Ric seizes on this and asks if anyone else accompanied them. Jimena remembers that Lafont and some guards went with them the first time. Ric tells her that if she sees Camila again before he does, to tell her to stay strong ("resista") and by God he will come for her and his child. He and Pablo take off. Jimena approaches the altar and starts praying like crazy.
Justo tells Santiago that Ric must be looking for someone to tell him where Camila is. Just then, Jimena comes out of the church. (Lost in thought, she plows right through a group of gentlemen who are chatting outside.) When Santi confronts her, she says she just went in to pray. Santi scolds her for meeting with Ricardo and ditching her job. Justo says he knows Ric was there, dressed as a monk. "I didn't see him," Jime claims. "We're not playing!" Santi yells at her. "Neither am I playing. It's indecent to me that you're keeping Camila prisoner and not giving her the consolation of knowing that Ricardo's alive." She tells them she knows about the letter Ric sent to Justo. "What did you do, tear it up?"
Justo says he did what he had to do to safeguard his daughter's honor. "At what cost?" she asks. "Her unhappiness?" Santi says her unhappiness comes with the pirate. "A woman's unhappiness is not with the man she loves," Jimena replies.
"What did you tell him?" Santi demands.
"That she is expecting his child!" Jimena turns to leave. Santi grabs her roughly and wants to know what Ric said. "What do you think? He'll search for her in the depths of hell if he has to!" She runs away.
Justo and Santi go back to the palacio to wait and bellyache. Tired, Justo asks why don't they just let them go. Santiago says he will not permit it - he wants to marry her, he has the right!
"Yes, of course!" Camila's incredibly wussy father agrees. "But maybe she doesn't want to." Santi thinks she will if she thinks Ric is dead. "There's always been love between us." (That was back when she was young and inexperienced, and he wasn't a conceited ass. Those two people don't exist any more.) Justo points out that Jimena already said he's going to look for her. Santiago's like, "we'll just see about that." (You go, tough guy!)
The guards come in with a report. They've staked out the roads and they also checked out Ric's old house. There's nobody there now, but there are signs that someone spent the night. Santi orders more guards for Justo's house and Garbancillo. "I'd like to make a suggestion," the guard captain says with a smug look. "Go ahead," Santi says... we never hear the rest of this conversation, but it becomes clear later.
Ric meets with his men out in the middle of nowhere and tells them Camila's within a day's journey from here. Pablo says that's a big area. Ric says that doesn't matter - they need to find her. Mario asks how pregnant she is. Ric says seven months. Guero says it'll be dangerous to move her that far. "Well, we have to find her first, then we'll decide," Ric says. He asides to Mario that he can't leave it up to "those people" (pretty sure he means Camila's people, not his people); he tells the group that Justo, Santiago, Ofelia, Jorge, and Lafont are the people who know where she is. (Yep, just them, plus a bunch of guards, Lisabeta, Auntie Fran, and the nosy maid... come to think of it, I think Clothilde has actually been the most discreet person of the bunch...)
Mario says it wouldn't be Ric's style to use violence against Justo or Ofelia. Ric says of course not. Mario says Jorge and Santiago would be well-protected, too. That just leaves Lafont. Ric announces, "Okay, guys - we're going for Alberto Lafont!" Pablo, Jesus, and Güero draw their swords. They are ready to rumble!
Fran and Clothilde arrive at tiny house. "From what they say, this must be it," Clothilde indicates. "Good God, this is disgusting," Fran answers, stepping around gingerly.
They go inside, where Auxiliadora, the midwife, is fiddling with some herbs or vegetables. She assumes that Clothilde is there on behalf of Lafont; but Fran comes in and says "no, we're here on a very delicate matter of justice." Auxiliadora nods as if this sort of thing happens to her every day. Fran casts a dubious glance around the little cabin.
Back in San Fernando, Ines notices all the guards and whatnot and sees that Justo and Santiago are getting ready to leave. She asks what's up. They say they're going to take care of something. They deny that it's about Camila. Santi snottily says, "tell my mother [she is also Ines's mother!] that I'll be back in a few days." The self-proclaimed San Fernando League of Justice gallop away with a group of guards.
Fran is laying it on thick, telling Auxiliadora that she loves her nephew like her own son, and that woman's child is of her own blood. Auxiliadora says she heard the father's baby was a pirate. Fran angrily says that that's just a story CAMILA made up to defame him. Taking that baby away from her would be an act of compassion.
"Okay, well, I've listened to your story but I still don't know why you're here." "I want to take that baby home," Fran answers. Auxiliadora looks confused. "But Don Alberto..."
"Don Alberto doesn't have to know about this."
Auxiliadora flashes back to Lafont saying "I don't care about the kid, but I warn you, if you open your mouth, you're dead." And he hands her a bag of money.
Fran tells Auxi to take care to save the baby and let her know when it's born. She puts a bag of money on the table. (Clothilde is eating Jujifruits or Raisinets out of her little feedbag.) She warns that if she speaks to anyone about this, things will go very badly. (Auxiliadora must be developing a very ugly mental picture of San Fernando's population by now.)
Fran leaves. Clothilde tries to give a flowery goodbye, but Auxi grunts and slams the door and secures it with a high-tech locking device (that is, she jams a piece of wood under the latch to brace it shut). She gets Lafont's money out of her high-tech wall safe (box hidden behind a loose brick) and combines the money into one bag. She muses that she's collected a fortune, and wonders what she'll do with it. Someone knocks on the door, so she puts the money away and activates the security system (puts a bag in front of the loose brick).
She lets the visitor in. It's a young woman, looking to be right around seven months pregnant. HMMMM! She's not doing well - her father has disowned her, her aunt doesn't want her either, and she's been staying in some guy's barn. She brought some corn. White corn, apparently - Auxiliadora is happy.
Pablo returns with a scouting report. There are guards everywhere. Mario asks about Jimena. I don't understand Pablo's reply (she's not "amalio"? probably a bad caption but I couldn't make out what he said). Mario asks Ric if they can take her with them. Ric says they'll see if she wants to. Pablo says Lafont went into the admin offices for a while, and then went home; it appears that there are no guards in front of his house. However, the men are concerned that there are too many guards everywhere else and they'll be overpowered. He suggests waiting a few days - maybe they'll give up.
Pablo thinks maybe Lafont told Lis where Camila is - but Ric says he won't trust Lis. Mario suggests looking at Lafont's hacienda, but Ric thinks the distance is too short to be correct; anyway, they wouldn't be so stupid as to take her to one of Lafont's or Jorge's properties! It'd be the first place they'd look!
Ric says they'll wait for some luck. Mario pats his shoulder and says Ric hasn't been so lucky lately. Ric says he's cheated death and is going to have a child - that doesn't seem so unlucky! He tells the guys to go back to the road and wait for the guards.
Auxiliadora goes to check up on Cami, who says that she's feeling a little better, but it still hurts. She hasn't been bleeding. Auxi puts leaves on her temples and tells the maid, her goddaughter (are they also niece and aunt? all I know is that the maid called her godmother earlier tonight), to brew up some chicken broth and giblets. Evidently, this is already on the stove. She asks Cami about the child's father. Cami says he didn't abandon her, but certain... things... happened. She doesn't know what happened to him, but she hopes he'll come back. (I cannot believe that it never occurred to Lis and Fran that Camila would squash their lame story within seconds... I mean, if you're going to bribe the woman anyway, why bother telling her some ridiculous tale that only proves you're a liar?) Camila asks again if she's sure the baby's okay. Auxi tells her again to take it easy, not to exert herself, etc. and she'll leave her some boldo tea (it's good for tummyache and gallbladder, apparently).
Alone in her room, Camila tells her belly, "Two more months and I will have you in my arms, and I swear to you that this hell will end, I promise you."
Jesus and Guero watch the road and curse their bad luck as numerous guards gallop past. They're everywhere. But then their luck changes: here comes Yosihei, or as the pirates still call him, "el Chino." Yosi says Ric has more lives than a cat; last time they met, he thought he'd be dead.
Yosi says this is going to be his final merchandise-related trip to SF because Foreman is planning one last grand caper, after which he will retire. He'll want to talk to Ric, too. He's in San Vicente now. Yosi asks why they're hiding out like "villains."
Ines is discussing Santiago's and Justo's abrupt departure with Ofelia, Vasco, and Jimena. Vasco is sure it's to prevent Ric from rescuing Camila. Jimena is exasperated with their stubbornness, but Ofelia doesn't like any of the places that Ric might bring Camila - like on a long boat trip fleeing from justice. Jimena says if they love each other, that's what matters. Ofelia says some kinds of love can cause sin. Jimena says they've paid enough already; and what Santi and Justo are doing is cruel. It looks as though Santi is trying to get Ric out of the way so he can have Camila. Vasco agrees and says that Santiago just isn't the same.
Ines recalls that they used to complain that Rita had changed. But now, he's even worse than she was. He doesn't visit them, doesn't spend time with them, or want to spend time with his mother and child. Vasco says his father has changed, too. He never used to be so hard, so insensitive. It was justified when he threw Vasco out of the house, but ever since this baby thing came up, what's become of the kindness he'd always shown?
Ines tells Ofelia that Jimena lost her job and can't stay at Justo's any more because she told Ric about the baby. Can she stay there? Jimena tries to give Ofelia a way out, but Ines insists, and Ofelia agrees. Jimena protests, saying Santiago will never come over if she's around. Ofelia tearfully says not to think so poorly of him. He's just confused right now. He'll get on the right track again.
Yosi says some mushy things about women filling our souls and children continuing our blood, then gives Ric and his men the rundown on how the merchandise arrangement works. They deliver the stuff to Uriel's warehouse on the edge of town. Mateo and Uriel take the merchandise. Lafont pays them anywhere - at the inn, the mill, wherever. Ric tells him to have Lafont pay at the warehouse this time. He is concerned that Yosi will get caught. Yosi says don't worry - he'll disappear when Ric is finished (with unspecified task that we'll find out about soon enough).
Someone's just gotten married in San Fernando. Lafont watches the crowd applaud before going in to see Jorge. A master guitarist plays background music. Lafont asks what's up with all the guards. Jorge says it's some project of his son's because he's afraid Ric's come back. Lafont complains that Santi is obsessed with that woman. He reminds Jorge that he'd like Santi to marry Manuela. Jorge motions him into another room, leaving the guitarist to play for no one.
Jorge tells Lafont he'd better not give him any more reason to think he had something to do with Rita's death. (I think we're all wondering how it's possible that none of the groomsmen noticed a knife wound, however shallow, on that horse.) Lafont insists it was an accident. Jorge lets that drop - for the moment - and says Santi's already agreed to remarry and provide an heir, but he'll decide for himself who he marries. Lafont says it would be too scandalous for him to marry the pirate's sweetie. Jorge doesn't seem worried. Lafont tells him he's getting soft. Jorge disagrees and says some things come with time, but if, when the time comes, he's unhappy about Santi marrying Camila he'll seek out a remedy then.
Jorge says he has no objection to Manuela - she seems like a nice enough girl. No, his problem is with LAFONT and his thirst for power. Jorge's concerned that Lafont just might be trying to take advantage of the situation. Lafont tries to play innocent, but Jorge says he knows Lafont too well. He warns him that if he, Jorge, dies before Lafont, not to get any funny ideas, because Santiago isn't as dumb as Lafont thinks. "He's got my blood - don't you forget it." Lafont finally looks worried.
(Is that the sound of background music? Or is it the sound of a wagon-wheel rolling into town?)
Operation Rooster-Grab is now in progress. The combined forces of Yosi's and Ric's groups are travelling together, with Mario and Ric hiding in the back where they won't be seen or recognized. A guard stops them. Yosi says he's there to deliver some goods for Uriel. A guard pokes around the back with a knife, but fortunately misses the good stuff. Yosi prepares to draw his sword, just in case. The suspicious guard asks what the empty coach is for, but Yosi says it's for when he needs to rest.
Having run out of reasons to harass the travelers, the guard lets them pass. When they reach the meeting spot, Yosi tells Lafont's guy to tell Lafont to meet them out there for payment because they're in a hurry and don't have time to go into San Fernando.
Alone in the warehouse, they proceed to "unpack." Ric and Mario jump out of the back. Yosi says he'll send Mateo and Uriel away and get Lafont to hang around afterward. Ric's men take their hiding places.
Meanwhile, near Garbancillo, Santi is telling Justo that he's afraid his mother will get soft and tell where Camila is, and Ines will certainly blab if she finds out. They wonder where else to stow Camila.
Uriel and Mateo are happy with their shipment. Yosi compliments Uriel's efficiency. "You too, Señor Yochi" Uriel says, mispronouncing Yosihei's name but not too badly (Yoshi is a pretty common Japanese name). Lafont shows up; cymbals crash to let us know he's the unwitting guest of honor at this tealess tea-party. Yosi says he's in a hurry, and a little nervous about all the guards. Lafont laughs and explains that they're around because Jorge's son is in a panic that Antillano will come back. Lafont sits to examine Uriel's paperwork.
(Alert! Alert! The bump going into the commercial break shows a smiling CLAUDIO... I suppose to remind us that his story is still unfinished! Nice to see you again, kiddo!)
Yosi has his money. He asks Mateo and Uriel if he can speak with Lafont privately. They agree to retire to the saloon and wait for him. Uriel shakes Yosi's hand and says goodbye. This time he pronounces Yosi's name correctly.
Alone with Lafont, Yosi says that their partnership is finished. Lafont says he's heard that the Spanish government is cracking down on the Caribbean, so Yosi's probably going to retire. He says yes - he, Foreman, and a bunch of their colleagues. (Ric is hiding behind a large prop painting of a little girl. The painting is so conspicuous that I have to wonder if it's there as a joke - like does it show up as a prop in lots of novelas, or is the little girl in the picture somebody's daughter who's in the show, or is it a famous painting that's being sold as a counterfeit in San Fernando, etc.) (At least it's not the Monster Ladyparts Seashell of Doom - a much smaller but very disturbing painting that frightened many a LFMB viewer back in the day.)
However, Yosi says, there's one guy who still has a dispute with Lafont. Lafont laughs. "Dispute? With whom?"
"ME!" Ric comes out from behind the painting with his sword drawn. The other pirates emerge from their hiding places as well. "Okay colleagues, see you later!" Yosi says. He and Ric say their goodbyes. Ric tells Yosi that he hopes he finds his Buddha. "Sayonara, Don Alberto," Yosi says, taking a bow on his way out.
"It's not very gentlemanly to attack a defenseless man," Lafont complains. (I wonder if Lis has any opinion as to Lafont's expertise in the area of gentlemanly behavior.) Ric points out that Lafont has said lots of times that Ric's no gentleman. He's desperate to find his woman and child.
Stunned, Lafont looks around, chuckles, and says no problem, they took her to Garbancillo. Ric says great, he'll accompany them and get them past the guards. Mario gallantly takes Lafont's weapon.
Justo, Santi, and their posse are already at the house. The maid tells them Camila suffered a fall yesterday but is doing okay. Camila's embroidering in bed and tells them the midwife said she'll get better, but she's not supposed to get up. Sounding almost hopeful, Justo tells Santi they can't take her away. Santi insists. Cami asks why they're discussing her as if she's not there. (She should be used to it by now. Just look at what she missed out on by not marrying this guy.) They ignore her and Justo caves in to Santiago. He simply tells Camila to trust them. She is taken aback by the change in plans and by their silence, but she bundles up and lets Santi walk her to the door.
The fact that they not only want to move her against the midwife's orders, but also want to keep her hidden, tips her off to the fact that Ric's people are on their way. They don't want to confirm her suspicion, but she wants to talk about it right now. She tells Santi she doesn't trust him. He says he's doing this for her! She tells him this isn't what she wants. He grabs her arms and rather roughly shoves her towards the door even though she's obviously weak and uncomfortable. Justo tells the now-frightened maid to remove all traces of his daughter's presence, put out the fire very thoroughly, and get herself and her husband out of there for a few days.
Outside, Santi admits that Ricardo's people came to the pueblo, but they don't know about Ric. She begs to see them. Of course they refuse. She struggles with Santi and screams that she hates both of them. They stuff her into the waiting coach.
In a different coach, Lafont is telling Ric that the only reason he went with Santi and Justo was because Jorge told him to. The decision was Santi's and Justo's.
They are stopped by guards who want to see everyone's documents. Ric's men pretend to look for theirs. Ric tells Lafont that he'll kill him if he says one wrong word. Lafont plays along. The guard asks for their names and destination. He peers in for a better look, apologizes to Lafont and says he's supposed to be looking for pirates. Lafont says ha, ha, no, he's just going on a trip with some buds. The guard lets him go - no document review or destination information needed. Ric even says "thank you" to the guard.
As they roll along, Lafont says he has nothing against them, and in fact he's happy to bring them to Camila, that poor girl. She's suffered so much, and after all, she's his lady and she's going to give him a child. Ric waves his sword near Lafont's neck to encourage him to be quiet.
Jimena is sitting outside at Ofelia's house when Ascanio comes home. He tells her she lost her job, won't dare go back to Justo's, and Ofelia's letting her stay there. He asks what happened. She casually says, oh nothing - just that she ditched work to go to church. "You got fired for that?" Ascanio asks with a little smile, suspecting that there's more to her story. "But in the church... was Ricardo!" Ascanio is surprised. Jimena asks if, being Santi's friend and all, he knows where Camila is. Ascanio says they never discussed it. Jime wonders if he could find out from Manuela, but he doesn't want her to be involved. Her father's a violent man, and he hasn't seen her in days anyway. He used to run into her at the market or at church, but ever since he started working at the palacio admin he can't go out.
Jime urges him to look for her. Ascanio says she's not like Jimena - she's timid and insecure. She doesn't know how to defend herself, and she's already taken too many risks to see him. Jimena asks if he doesn't care about Camila. He says he owes everything to her, but he wouldn't dare ask this of Manuela. The only thing it would get her would be a beating from her father. And Santi would never tell him. He says they just have to trust that Ric will find her.
He strokes Jimena's face and asks why she won't go back to Justo's house. She says he pushed her to the brink.
Meanwhile, Camila and her concerned captors arrive at a newly undisclosed location. It turns out that this place is what the guard captain was suggesting to Santiago earlier, at the palacio. The owner (a "Doña Purificación," I kid you not) has been away at a convent for several years. The maid herself has a pale, almost fairyish appearance, dressed in white ruffles. She excuses herself to get Cami some water.
Camila says they didn't just bring her there to keep Ric's people from finding her. Ric himself has been to SF, hasn't he? So he's not dead, he came for her, and she wants her right to go with him. "You're not going anywhere," says Santiago. Camila then appeals to her father, who says it's his obligation to prevent her from living a life of sin.
"You've always been my glory, my favorite gem, my pride... I hate to admit this, but you were my favorite child, and I don't want you to fall off that pedestal where I put you." He and Santiago leave quickly, closing the bedroom door behind them.
Camila yells that she's never been on a pedestal and doesn't care, and who are they to judge anyway?
Santiago Mancera, junior señor of San Fernando, that's who. He locks the door while she screams for Ricardo.
Martes
Lafont offers Ric a chair.
Ric pulls the hood down over his face and checks in with Pablo, who tells him where to find Jimena. Ric goes to the inn and tells her to meet him at the church; she has a hard time concealing her glee. He prays at the church while he waits for Jimena. He says he knows he's a sinner, but asks for pity and wants to see and speak with his love.
The caretaker at the Garbancillo House of Shame is sipping from a bottle, which he hastily hides when Camilla approaches. She says she wants to go to Mass and say her confession, since she hasn't been in months. (How many sins can she possibly have on her conscience, considering she's been locked up all this time?) He says he can't let her do that, so she asks him to come with her and make sure she doesn't escape. He tells her she should wait and ask to go with Santiago or her father. Camila is stubborn and makes for the door. They struggle, and he knocks her down. He is horrified; the maid runs in and he swears to her he didn't mean to hurt her. Camila is in pain.
The maid and the caretaker help her to the bed. She asks for the midwife. The caretaker seems concerned, but a lot of that concern seems to be for his own welfare if anything bad happens to her or the baby. Camila assures him that it's an accident and she won't accuse him. The maid reminds the caretaker to go find her godmother (the midwife). He finally takes off, and the maid helps Cami undress. Cami cries out for Ricardo.
Jimena ditches work to meet with Ric; her boss chases after her, yelling. Santi witnesses this and asks Jime's boss what's going on. The boss, who wins the prize for Worst Wig of the Month, complains that she's always asking for time off and has a lousy attitude. He needs someone who's reliable, and if that's not her, he'll find another.
Jimena, looking very giddily pious, meets with the faux padre in the church. He tells about the letter to Cami he sent with Pablo, but Justo wouldn't give it to her. They compare notes on some things: Justo told Ric that Cami went to a convent in the capitol, but Jime says no, she's not that far - they've hidden her away, and she's pregnant with his child! He starts to stand up in surprise, but other people are in the church now too, and he settles down. He looks with gratitude at the crucifix over the altar and gets choked up.
The midwife completes her examination and assures Camila that the baby is okay - but Cami needs to take it easy and not walk around too much because she could lose the baby. She hands Cami a cup of tea and says she'll leave some more. Camila holds the cup and asks if she's sure the baby's okay. The midwife says sure, as long as you don't do anything dumb, you and the baby will be just fine. Cami continues to not-drink the tea and prays for her child. It looks as though she sets the cup aside.
In the foyer, the maid asks the midwife again (see, nobody trusts her!) if the baby's okay. The midwife says it was quite a blow, but despite being skinny, Cami's got strong bones. Just to make it look good, however, she scolds the caretaker and tells him to be more careful. He and the maid say it was an accident. He says he has his flaws, but he wouldn't shove a pregnant woman.
After the midwife leaves, the maid tells the caretaker she hopes the baby will pull through okay; but they'd better get their things together, just in case they get fired.
Justo is at the palacio, telling Santiago all about his visitor. They are concerned that he didn't buy Justo's story about the convent. (No one else did, so why did they stick with it?) Meanwhile, Jimena is telling Ric how much Camila loves him, and how Justo tried to get them to keep her pregnancy a secret, and then he and Santi took her away to an undisclosed location.
She then has to update him on Santi's change in misfortune, Rita's highly timely death, and Lis's marriage of inconvenience. Ric looks a bit overwhelmed.
Santi is already in the street, telling the guards to be on the lookout for a tall, strong man dressed as a monk. Justo takes Santi aside and warns him that if Ric ends up in the gallows, Camila will never forgive him (Santi). Santi likens it to putting down a rabid dog, and goes back to shouting orders. He tells the guards to surround the town, block the roads and check out Ric's old house. The guards disperse. Justo looks seasick.
In the church, Ric asks where Camila is. Jime isn't sure, but thinks it's probably a convent nearby. It takes them about two days to make the round trip. Pablo interrupts, somewhat indiscreetly calling him "Captain" (fortunately no one else hears him) and warning that the guards have just been dispatched - probably for him. Ric hurriedly asks Jime who would know where Camila is. Jime says it's just Justo, Santiago, and possibly Ofelia, since she's gone to visit her.
And they go in a coach - not a rented one, but one of Jorge's! Ric seizes on this and asks if anyone else accompanied them. Jimena remembers that Lafont and some guards went with them the first time. Ric tells her that if she sees Camila again before he does, to tell her to stay strong ("resista") and by God he will come for her and his child. He and Pablo take off. Jimena approaches the altar and starts praying like crazy.
Justo tells Santiago that Ric must be looking for someone to tell him where Camila is. Just then, Jimena comes out of the church. (Lost in thought, she plows right through a group of gentlemen who are chatting outside.) When Santi confronts her, she says she just went in to pray. Santi scolds her for meeting with Ricardo and ditching her job. Justo says he knows Ric was there, dressed as a monk. "I didn't see him," Jime claims. "We're not playing!" Santi yells at her. "Neither am I playing. It's indecent to me that you're keeping Camila prisoner and not giving her the consolation of knowing that Ricardo's alive." She tells them she knows about the letter Ric sent to Justo. "What did you do, tear it up?"
Justo says he did what he had to do to safeguard his daughter's honor. "At what cost?" she asks. "Her unhappiness?" Santi says her unhappiness comes with the pirate. "A woman's unhappiness is not with the man she loves," Jimena replies.
"What did you tell him?" Santi demands.
"That she is expecting his child!" Jimena turns to leave. Santi grabs her roughly and wants to know what Ric said. "What do you think? He'll search for her in the depths of hell if he has to!" She runs away.
Justo and Santi go back to the palacio to wait and bellyache. Tired, Justo asks why don't they just let them go. Santiago says he will not permit it - he wants to marry her, he has the right!
"Yes, of course!" Camila's incredibly wussy father agrees. "But maybe she doesn't want to." Santi thinks she will if she thinks Ric is dead. "There's always been love between us." (That was back when she was young and inexperienced, and he wasn't a conceited ass. Those two people don't exist any more.) Justo points out that Jimena already said he's going to look for her. Santiago's like, "we'll just see about that." (You go, tough guy!)
The guards come in with a report. They've staked out the roads and they also checked out Ric's old house. There's nobody there now, but there are signs that someone spent the night. Santi orders more guards for Justo's house and Garbancillo. "I'd like to make a suggestion," the guard captain says with a smug look. "Go ahead," Santi says... we never hear the rest of this conversation, but it becomes clear later.
Ric meets with his men out in the middle of nowhere and tells them Camila's within a day's journey from here. Pablo says that's a big area. Ric says that doesn't matter - they need to find her. Mario asks how pregnant she is. Ric says seven months. Guero says it'll be dangerous to move her that far. "Well, we have to find her first, then we'll decide," Ric says. He asides to Mario that he can't leave it up to "those people" (pretty sure he means Camila's people, not his people); he tells the group that Justo, Santiago, Ofelia, Jorge, and Lafont are the people who know where she is. (Yep, just them, plus a bunch of guards, Lisabeta, Auntie Fran, and the nosy maid... come to think of it, I think Clothilde has actually been the most discreet person of the bunch...)
Mario says it wouldn't be Ric's style to use violence against Justo or Ofelia. Ric says of course not. Mario says Jorge and Santiago would be well-protected, too. That just leaves Lafont. Ric announces, "Okay, guys - we're going for Alberto Lafont!" Pablo, Jesus, and Güero draw their swords. They are ready to rumble!
Fran and Clothilde arrive at tiny house. "From what they say, this must be it," Clothilde indicates. "Good God, this is disgusting," Fran answers, stepping around gingerly.
They go inside, where Auxiliadora, the midwife, is fiddling with some herbs or vegetables. She assumes that Clothilde is there on behalf of Lafont; but Fran comes in and says "no, we're here on a very delicate matter of justice." Auxiliadora nods as if this sort of thing happens to her every day. Fran casts a dubious glance around the little cabin.
Back in San Fernando, Ines notices all the guards and whatnot and sees that Justo and Santiago are getting ready to leave. She asks what's up. They say they're going to take care of something. They deny that it's about Camila. Santi snottily says, "tell my mother [she is also Ines's mother!] that I'll be back in a few days." The self-proclaimed San Fernando League of Justice gallop away with a group of guards.
Fran is laying it on thick, telling Auxiliadora that she loves her nephew like her own son, and that woman's child is of her own blood. Auxiliadora says she heard the father's baby was a pirate. Fran angrily says that that's just a story CAMILA made up to defame him. Taking that baby away from her would be an act of compassion.
"Okay, well, I've listened to your story but I still don't know why you're here." "I want to take that baby home," Fran answers. Auxiliadora looks confused. "But Don Alberto..."
"Don Alberto doesn't have to know about this."
Auxiliadora flashes back to Lafont saying "I don't care about the kid, but I warn you, if you open your mouth, you're dead." And he hands her a bag of money.
Fran tells Auxi to take care to save the baby and let her know when it's born. She puts a bag of money on the table. (Clothilde is eating Jujifruits or Raisinets out of her little feedbag.) She warns that if she speaks to anyone about this, things will go very badly. (Auxiliadora must be developing a very ugly mental picture of San Fernando's population by now.)
Fran leaves. Clothilde tries to give a flowery goodbye, but Auxi grunts and slams the door and secures it with a high-tech locking device (that is, she jams a piece of wood under the latch to brace it shut). She gets Lafont's money out of her high-tech wall safe (box hidden behind a loose brick) and combines the money into one bag. She muses that she's collected a fortune, and wonders what she'll do with it. Someone knocks on the door, so she puts the money away and activates the security system (puts a bag in front of the loose brick).
She lets the visitor in. It's a young woman, looking to be right around seven months pregnant. HMMMM! She's not doing well - her father has disowned her, her aunt doesn't want her either, and she's been staying in some guy's barn. She brought some corn. White corn, apparently - Auxiliadora is happy.
Pablo returns with a scouting report. There are guards everywhere. Mario asks about Jimena. I don't understand Pablo's reply (she's not "amalio"? probably a bad caption but I couldn't make out what he said). Mario asks Ric if they can take her with them. Ric says they'll see if she wants to. Pablo says Lafont went into the admin offices for a while, and then went home; it appears that there are no guards in front of his house. However, the men are concerned that there are too many guards everywhere else and they'll be overpowered. He suggests waiting a few days - maybe they'll give up.
Pablo thinks maybe Lafont told Lis where Camila is - but Ric says he won't trust Lis. Mario suggests looking at Lafont's hacienda, but Ric thinks the distance is too short to be correct; anyway, they wouldn't be so stupid as to take her to one of Lafont's or Jorge's properties! It'd be the first place they'd look!
Ric says they'll wait for some luck. Mario pats his shoulder and says Ric hasn't been so lucky lately. Ric says he's cheated death and is going to have a child - that doesn't seem so unlucky! He tells the guys to go back to the road and wait for the guards.
Auxiliadora goes to check up on Cami, who says that she's feeling a little better, but it still hurts. She hasn't been bleeding. Auxi puts leaves on her temples and tells the maid, her goddaughter (are they also niece and aunt? all I know is that the maid called her godmother earlier tonight), to brew up some chicken broth and giblets. Evidently, this is already on the stove. She asks Cami about the child's father. Cami says he didn't abandon her, but certain... things... happened. She doesn't know what happened to him, but she hopes he'll come back. (I cannot believe that it never occurred to Lis and Fran that Camila would squash their lame story within seconds... I mean, if you're going to bribe the woman anyway, why bother telling her some ridiculous tale that only proves you're a liar?) Camila asks again if she's sure the baby's okay. Auxi tells her again to take it easy, not to exert herself, etc. and she'll leave her some boldo tea (it's good for tummyache and gallbladder, apparently).
Alone in her room, Camila tells her belly, "Two more months and I will have you in my arms, and I swear to you that this hell will end, I promise you."
Jesus and Guero watch the road and curse their bad luck as numerous guards gallop past. They're everywhere. But then their luck changes: here comes Yosihei, or as the pirates still call him, "el Chino." Yosi says Ric has more lives than a cat; last time they met, he thought he'd be dead.
Yosi says this is going to be his final merchandise-related trip to SF because Foreman is planning one last grand caper, after which he will retire. He'll want to talk to Ric, too. He's in San Vicente now. Yosi asks why they're hiding out like "villains."
Ines is discussing Santiago's and Justo's abrupt departure with Ofelia, Vasco, and Jimena. Vasco is sure it's to prevent Ric from rescuing Camila. Jimena is exasperated with their stubbornness, but Ofelia doesn't like any of the places that Ric might bring Camila - like on a long boat trip fleeing from justice. Jimena says if they love each other, that's what matters. Ofelia says some kinds of love can cause sin. Jimena says they've paid enough already; and what Santi and Justo are doing is cruel. It looks as though Santi is trying to get Ric out of the way so he can have Camila. Vasco agrees and says that Santiago just isn't the same.
Ines recalls that they used to complain that Rita had changed. But now, he's even worse than she was. He doesn't visit them, doesn't spend time with them, or want to spend time with his mother and child. Vasco says his father has changed, too. He never used to be so hard, so insensitive. It was justified when he threw Vasco out of the house, but ever since this baby thing came up, what's become of the kindness he'd always shown?
Ines tells Ofelia that Jimena lost her job and can't stay at Justo's any more because she told Ric about the baby. Can she stay there? Jimena tries to give Ofelia a way out, but Ines insists, and Ofelia agrees. Jimena protests, saying Santiago will never come over if she's around. Ofelia tearfully says not to think so poorly of him. He's just confused right now. He'll get on the right track again.
Yosi says some mushy things about women filling our souls and children continuing our blood, then gives Ric and his men the rundown on how the merchandise arrangement works. They deliver the stuff to Uriel's warehouse on the edge of town. Mateo and Uriel take the merchandise. Lafont pays them anywhere - at the inn, the mill, wherever. Ric tells him to have Lafont pay at the warehouse this time. He is concerned that Yosi will get caught. Yosi says don't worry - he'll disappear when Ric is finished (with unspecified task that we'll find out about soon enough).
Someone's just gotten married in San Fernando. Lafont watches the crowd applaud before going in to see Jorge. A master guitarist plays background music. Lafont asks what's up with all the guards. Jorge says it's some project of his son's because he's afraid Ric's come back. Lafont complains that Santi is obsessed with that woman. He reminds Jorge that he'd like Santi to marry Manuela. Jorge motions him into another room, leaving the guitarist to play for no one.
Jorge tells Lafont he'd better not give him any more reason to think he had something to do with Rita's death. (I think we're all wondering how it's possible that none of the groomsmen noticed a knife wound, however shallow, on that horse.) Lafont insists it was an accident. Jorge lets that drop - for the moment - and says Santi's already agreed to remarry and provide an heir, but he'll decide for himself who he marries. Lafont says it would be too scandalous for him to marry the pirate's sweetie. Jorge doesn't seem worried. Lafont tells him he's getting soft. Jorge disagrees and says some things come with time, but if, when the time comes, he's unhappy about Santi marrying Camila he'll seek out a remedy then.
Jorge says he has no objection to Manuela - she seems like a nice enough girl. No, his problem is with LAFONT and his thirst for power. Jorge's concerned that Lafont just might be trying to take advantage of the situation. Lafont tries to play innocent, but Jorge says he knows Lafont too well. He warns him that if he, Jorge, dies before Lafont, not to get any funny ideas, because Santiago isn't as dumb as Lafont thinks. "He's got my blood - don't you forget it." Lafont finally looks worried.
(Is that the sound of background music? Or is it the sound of a wagon-wheel rolling into town?)
Operation Rooster-Grab is now in progress. The combined forces of Yosi's and Ric's groups are travelling together, with Mario and Ric hiding in the back where they won't be seen or recognized. A guard stops them. Yosi says he's there to deliver some goods for Uriel. A guard pokes around the back with a knife, but fortunately misses the good stuff. Yosi prepares to draw his sword, just in case. The suspicious guard asks what the empty coach is for, but Yosi says it's for when he needs to rest.
Having run out of reasons to harass the travelers, the guard lets them pass. When they reach the meeting spot, Yosi tells Lafont's guy to tell Lafont to meet them out there for payment because they're in a hurry and don't have time to go into San Fernando.
Alone in the warehouse, they proceed to "unpack." Ric and Mario jump out of the back. Yosi says he'll send Mateo and Uriel away and get Lafont to hang around afterward. Ric's men take their hiding places.
Meanwhile, near Garbancillo, Santi is telling Justo that he's afraid his mother will get soft and tell where Camila is, and Ines will certainly blab if she finds out. They wonder where else to stow Camila.
Uriel and Mateo are happy with their shipment. Yosi compliments Uriel's efficiency. "You too, Señor Yochi" Uriel says, mispronouncing Yosihei's name but not too badly (Yoshi is a pretty common Japanese name). Lafont shows up; cymbals crash to let us know he's the unwitting guest of honor at this tealess tea-party. Yosi says he's in a hurry, and a little nervous about all the guards. Lafont laughs and explains that they're around because Jorge's son is in a panic that Antillano will come back. Lafont sits to examine Uriel's paperwork.
(Alert! Alert! The bump going into the commercial break shows a smiling CLAUDIO... I suppose to remind us that his story is still unfinished! Nice to see you again, kiddo!)
Yosi has his money. He asks Mateo and Uriel if he can speak with Lafont privately. They agree to retire to the saloon and wait for him. Uriel shakes Yosi's hand and says goodbye. This time he pronounces Yosi's name correctly.
Alone with Lafont, Yosi says that their partnership is finished. Lafont says he's heard that the Spanish government is cracking down on the Caribbean, so Yosi's probably going to retire. He says yes - he, Foreman, and a bunch of their colleagues. (Ric is hiding behind a large prop painting of a little girl. The painting is so conspicuous that I have to wonder if it's there as a joke - like does it show up as a prop in lots of novelas, or is the little girl in the picture somebody's daughter who's in the show, or is it a famous painting that's being sold as a counterfeit in San Fernando, etc.) (At least it's not the Monster Ladyparts Seashell of Doom - a much smaller but very disturbing painting that frightened many a LFMB viewer back in the day.)
However, Yosi says, there's one guy who still has a dispute with Lafont. Lafont laughs. "Dispute? With whom?"
"ME!" Ric comes out from behind the painting with his sword drawn. The other pirates emerge from their hiding places as well. "Okay colleagues, see you later!" Yosi says. He and Ric say their goodbyes. Ric tells Yosi that he hopes he finds his Buddha. "Sayonara, Don Alberto," Yosi says, taking a bow on his way out.
"It's not very gentlemanly to attack a defenseless man," Lafont complains. (I wonder if Lis has any opinion as to Lafont's expertise in the area of gentlemanly behavior.) Ric points out that Lafont has said lots of times that Ric's no gentleman. He's desperate to find his woman and child.
Stunned, Lafont looks around, chuckles, and says no problem, they took her to Garbancillo. Ric says great, he'll accompany them and get them past the guards. Mario gallantly takes Lafont's weapon.
Justo, Santi, and their posse are already at the house. The maid tells them Camila suffered a fall yesterday but is doing okay. Camila's embroidering in bed and tells them the midwife said she'll get better, but she's not supposed to get up. Sounding almost hopeful, Justo tells Santi they can't take her away. Santi insists. Cami asks why they're discussing her as if she's not there. (She should be used to it by now. Just look at what she missed out on by not marrying this guy.) They ignore her and Justo caves in to Santiago. He simply tells Camila to trust them. She is taken aback by the change in plans and by their silence, but she bundles up and lets Santi walk her to the door.
The fact that they not only want to move her against the midwife's orders, but also want to keep her hidden, tips her off to the fact that Ric's people are on their way. They don't want to confirm her suspicion, but she wants to talk about it right now. She tells Santi she doesn't trust him. He says he's doing this for her! She tells him this isn't what she wants. He grabs her arms and rather roughly shoves her towards the door even though she's obviously weak and uncomfortable. Justo tells the now-frightened maid to remove all traces of his daughter's presence, put out the fire very thoroughly, and get herself and her husband out of there for a few days.
Outside, Santi admits that Ricardo's people came to the pueblo, but they don't know about Ric. She begs to see them. Of course they refuse. She struggles with Santi and screams that she hates both of them. They stuff her into the waiting coach.
In a different coach, Lafont is telling Ric that the only reason he went with Santi and Justo was because Jorge told him to. The decision was Santi's and Justo's.
They are stopped by guards who want to see everyone's documents. Ric's men pretend to look for theirs. Ric tells Lafont that he'll kill him if he says one wrong word. Lafont plays along. The guard asks for their names and destination. He peers in for a better look, apologizes to Lafont and says he's supposed to be looking for pirates. Lafont says ha, ha, no, he's just going on a trip with some buds. The guard lets him go - no document review or destination information needed. Ric even says "thank you" to the guard.
As they roll along, Lafont says he has nothing against them, and in fact he's happy to bring them to Camila, that poor girl. She's suffered so much, and after all, she's his lady and she's going to give him a child. Ric waves his sword near Lafont's neck to encourage him to be quiet.
Jimena is sitting outside at Ofelia's house when Ascanio comes home. He tells her she lost her job, won't dare go back to Justo's, and Ofelia's letting her stay there. He asks what happened. She casually says, oh nothing - just that she ditched work to go to church. "You got fired for that?" Ascanio asks with a little smile, suspecting that there's more to her story. "But in the church... was Ricardo!" Ascanio is surprised. Jimena asks if, being Santi's friend and all, he knows where Camila is. Ascanio says they never discussed it. Jime wonders if he could find out from Manuela, but he doesn't want her to be involved. Her father's a violent man, and he hasn't seen her in days anyway. He used to run into her at the market or at church, but ever since he started working at the palacio admin he can't go out.
Jime urges him to look for her. Ascanio says she's not like Jimena - she's timid and insecure. She doesn't know how to defend herself, and she's already taken too many risks to see him. Jimena asks if he doesn't care about Camila. He says he owes everything to her, but he wouldn't dare ask this of Manuela. The only thing it would get her would be a beating from her father. And Santi would never tell him. He says they just have to trust that Ric will find her.
He strokes Jimena's face and asks why she won't go back to Justo's house. She says he pushed her to the brink.
Meanwhile, Camila and her concerned captors arrive at a newly undisclosed location. It turns out that this place is what the guard captain was suggesting to Santiago earlier, at the palacio. The owner (a "Doña Purificación," I kid you not) has been away at a convent for several years. The maid herself has a pale, almost fairyish appearance, dressed in white ruffles. She excuses herself to get Cami some water.
Camila says they didn't just bring her there to keep Ric's people from finding her. Ric himself has been to SF, hasn't he? So he's not dead, he came for her, and she wants her right to go with him. "You're not going anywhere," says Santiago. Camila then appeals to her father, who says it's his obligation to prevent her from living a life of sin.
"You've always been my glory, my favorite gem, my pride... I hate to admit this, but you were my favorite child, and I don't want you to fall off that pedestal where I put you." He and Santiago leave quickly, closing the bedroom door behind them.
Camila yells that she's never been on a pedestal and doesn't care, and who are they to judge anyway?
Santiago Mancera, junior señor of San Fernando, that's who. He locks the door while she screams for Ricardo.
Martes
Lafont offers Ric a chair.
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Ric looks a bit overwhelmed. Ascanio: "Now you know how I feel all the time."
I seem to recall that Cami didn't want anything to do with the midwife's herbs on a previous occasion, either. Think she suspcts said midder can't be trusted? (I know I would!)
Santi likens it to putting down a rabid dog Well, gee, why doesn't he just give Cami the gun and make her take Ol' Ricardo behind the woodshed herself?
Man, when even Vasco knows you're being an ass, you are really being an ass.
La Font, speaking of chivalry and goodwill toward Ricamila? 'scuse me, I'm going to step over this way. The little hairs on the back of my neck are prickling the way they do when someone's about to get struck by lightning.
What a pity Camila didn't go into labour right then and there. On the ground, in front of the coach. I'd like to see how Santi and Justo would handle that!
...what? Probably by stuffing her into it anyway? Oh, yea, I guess you're right.
who are they to judge anyway? Who are we to judge? We're...San-timonious and InJusto! My God, it's like some sort of comedic supervillain routine.
I seem to recall that Cami didn't want anything to do with the midwife's herbs on a previous occasion, either. Think she suspcts said midder can't be trusted? (I know I would!)
Santi likens it to putting down a rabid dog Well, gee, why doesn't he just give Cami the gun and make her take Ol' Ricardo behind the woodshed herself?
Man, when even Vasco knows you're being an ass, you are really being an ass.
La Font, speaking of chivalry and goodwill toward Ricamila? 'scuse me, I'm going to step over this way. The little hairs on the back of my neck are prickling the way they do when someone's about to get struck by lightning.
What a pity Camila didn't go into labour right then and there. On the ground, in front of the coach. I'd like to see how Santi and Justo would handle that!
...what? Probably by stuffing her into it anyway? Oh, yea, I guess you're right.
who are they to judge anyway? Who are we to judge? We're...San-timonious and InJusto! My God, it's like some sort of comedic supervillain routine.
Julie: What a great recap. I have started my day off with all the remembrances of last night past.
Anyway, Auxiliadora facinates me. This poor midwife who lives in a shack has collected money from just about everyone. She admits she has a fortune. She ought to realize that it is time to head for the hills or the DF with her money. Everyone who has gifted her with gold has threatened her.
Something really bad has to happen to Santi. His behavior is beyond reprehensible. Shoving a seven-months' pregnant woman around is disgusting. And, Justo ought to go to the same hell.
Hooray again for Jimena. She is a woman of great spirit and loyalty. Once again Ascanio is the living voice of reason. He knows how powerless he is and will not put others at risk with rash behavior.
So - LaFont gives Ric a chair. No, no, please don't inflict more pain on our hero.
From lower Ala
Anyway, Auxiliadora facinates me. This poor midwife who lives in a shack has collected money from just about everyone. She admits she has a fortune. She ought to realize that it is time to head for the hills or the DF with her money. Everyone who has gifted her with gold has threatened her.
Something really bad has to happen to Santi. His behavior is beyond reprehensible. Shoving a seven-months' pregnant woman around is disgusting. And, Justo ought to go to the same hell.
Hooray again for Jimena. She is a woman of great spirit and loyalty. Once again Ascanio is the living voice of reason. He knows how powerless he is and will not put others at risk with rash behavior.
So - LaFont gives Ric a chair. No, no, please don't inflict more pain on our hero.
From lower Ala
OMG those two jackasses. InJusto and sanctimonious Santi had my blood boiling. Roughing up a pregnant woman who is endanger of losing her baby. I was so angry. I hope Ric finds Camila and gets her out of there. I was cheering loudly when Jimena told those two jerks off. If Santi aka greasilocks thought he had a chance with Camila that all flew out the door after his actions. I can't wait until InJusto and greasilocks get what's coming to them. Looking forward to Ric on the move looking for Camila. What a rollercoaster ride.
Oh and that's another thing. The wimp InJusto just stands there while greasilocks strongarms Camila. Absolutely disgusting.
Pirate Babe, Justo's inaction is a good sequel to when Santi watched Justo shove Cami around last week (aka five months ago). Evidently only one of these guys can be the tough guy at any given time.
Mad Marley Grey: LOL to everything you said. :)
Pasofino: I am fascinated by Auxiliadora too. I'm pretty sure that girl who showed up with the corn is Auxi's backup plan for providing Lis and Fran with a baby... or Auxi could have an attack of conscience and realize that she's got enough money already and should take off and start a new life, rather than be greedy and kill a woman and steal her baby just to get more money than she needs.
I'm not sure exactly where the new safehouse is - whether it's within Auxi's service area or not. I'm very curious as to how she'll react to all of this.
Mad Marley Grey: LOL to everything you said. :)
Pasofino: I am fascinated by Auxiliadora too. I'm pretty sure that girl who showed up with the corn is Auxi's backup plan for providing Lis and Fran with a baby... or Auxi could have an attack of conscience and realize that she's got enough money already and should take off and start a new life, rather than be greedy and kill a woman and steal her baby just to get more money than she needs.
I'm not sure exactly where the new safehouse is - whether it's within Auxi's service area or not. I'm very curious as to how she'll react to all of this.
I was thinking about Ascanio's character - he's such a good, solid, stable kind of man. He's been tried by circumstances and come through a better person. Now Ricardo and Mario have both been tried, and for much the same reason (Ascanio and Mario killed people, Ricardo was falsely accused of having done so), but they've come through differently - they're more active, less likely to endure what fortune brings. Ascanio, probably by virtue of having been a slave and forced to endure, has learned how to survive through what comes.
I really like all three men, but it's interesting to see how their characters differ.
Toddson
I really like all three men, but it's interesting to see how their characters differ.
Toddson
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: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 9:18:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 9:18:00 AM EDT
Julie: LOL!! Great recap..."SF League of Justice" & the "tealess tea party"...way too funny!
So, on to the story. Anyone else get the feeling that the no-named pregnant girl will provide a baby for FranKenstein & LisaBUTTa?? After all, with the $$ in hand, Auxie has to come up with a bambino or suffer a few whacks of the cane.
Saintly & InJusto are just...just...I don't know how to put it politely...SO FREAKIN' RIGHTEOUS! I mean, really, Saintly, you have gone completely to the dogs & I'm beginning to like your father a whole lot better than you. At least he didn't hide his raping ways behind some smug, sanctimonious facade. And as for you, InJusto, go down to the forge & have them hammer out a spine for you. Grrrrrr!!!!!
Ric & the boys had best have a good plan for Mr. Evil. I think I'd rather they return him to SF for trial, humiliation & hanging. Bouf should suffer a bit before he exits, stage left.
I'm breathless!
;-)
So, on to the story. Anyone else get the feeling that the no-named pregnant girl will provide a baby for FranKenstein & LisaBUTTa?? After all, with the $$ in hand, Auxie has to come up with a bambino or suffer a few whacks of the cane.
Saintly & InJusto are just...just...I don't know how to put it politely...SO FREAKIN' RIGHTEOUS! I mean, really, Saintly, you have gone completely to the dogs & I'm beginning to like your father a whole lot better than you. At least he didn't hide his raping ways behind some smug, sanctimonious facade. And as for you, InJusto, go down to the forge & have them hammer out a spine for you. Grrrrrr!!!!!
Ric & the boys had best have a good plan for Mr. Evil. I think I'd rather they return him to SF for trial, humiliation & hanging. Bouf should suffer a bit before he exits, stage left.
I'm breathless!
;-)
Julie~~~You rock, girl. Your recaps always double my pleasure, double my fun. Operation Rooster Grab...cut-it-out. I loved he moment that Ric and the pirates came out of hiding and surrounded Rooster Cogburn. Impactado squared !! Justo and Saintly are un-be-lieveable. Moving Camila while she is pregnant and in pain is unforgiveable. They both must pay the price for their disregard for Camila's feelings. And that bit about Camila being Justo's fav and putting her on a pedestal...Justo, it's hard to deliver a baby on a pedestal. Can't wait for tonight's episode. And, yes, I noticed Claudio's smiling face as we went to commercial. He is a cutie. Thanks , Julie , for the morning giggles. p.s. I like the longer hair on the Ricster ...with a little makeup, he looks like he could play guitar for KISS~~~Mad Bess, teetering off her pedestal laughing and waiting for the evildoers to get theirs....the KARMA cometh
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 9:51:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 9:51:00 AM EDT
Ha, Operation Rooster-Grab, good one! I thought for sure we were going to see a Rooster Kebab last night. Julie, thanks for the link to 'boldo' and for the wonderful recap.
Toddson~~~Those were interesting points that you made about the 3 good guys. They've each suffered and survived but in their own special ways resulting in their distinctive personalities. And, on another topic, will Auxi carry out the evil plot she's been assigned and paid for or will she feel compassion for Camila and her baby when Camila finally goes into labor. As for Saintly's rough treatment of Camila in her delicate condition, do you get the feeling that Ric's baby is a big embarrassment and inconvenience to Saintly and that he would be happy if he/she did not survive??? I hate the guy. When I guy tells you that he is doing something for YOUR OWN GOOD...run, run fast. I hope Ric strangles him with that ratty old green scarf from Camila that he has pathetically been holding onto all this time. And , I am voting for justice, not mercy for these bad folks.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 10:05:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 10:05:00 AM EDT
Great recap, Julie! Man, Santi and inJusto are really being A**h***s now! But the way they are treating Camila probably would have been the norm back then. And Vasco and Ines said exactly what we've all been thinking.
Hopefully, LaFont will get taken out tonight. I'm surprised he didn't pee in his pants when all the pirates came out of the woodwork! ;)
And it was nice to see Claudio. He is adorable! Hope we see him soon, too!
Hopefully, LaFont will get taken out tonight. I'm surprised he didn't pee in his pants when all the pirates came out of the woodwork! ;)
And it was nice to see Claudio. He is adorable! Hope we see him soon, too!
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 10:11:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 10:11:00 AM EDT
I am in awe of Ascanio's ability to stay out of trouble.
I appreciate the fighting spirits of Ric, Mario, Camila, and Jimena too, but boy oh boy it's an awful lot of work. Once you screw something up, it takes so much longer to get it unscrewed.
I like Ric's hair better when it's not as Jheri-looking, but I was really surprised at how much I liked that scruffy beard last week. He has a pretty face, but evidently it can tolerate a little fuzz too.
I appreciate the fighting spirits of Ric, Mario, Camila, and Jimena too, but boy oh boy it's an awful lot of work. Once you screw something up, it takes so much longer to get it unscrewed.
I like Ric's hair better when it's not as Jheri-looking, but I was really surprised at how much I liked that scruffy beard last week. He has a pretty face, but evidently it can tolerate a little fuzz too.
I also thought Lafont was going to get killed last night. I had all kinds of great titles planned for the recap, like "a shave, a haircut, and a little off the neck" and "Sayonara, Lafont" and "Lafont presses his luck, gets the whammy" and a bunch more. But I have a feeling that Lafont's going to be among the last to say goodbye.
Julie, thanks for the recap, brilliant as always. I have to confess, as I will soon be off to a place with no TV or computer for several months, I did the unthinkable and you-tubed my way through to the end, so now I am completely spoiled. I will refrain from any comment, as I would be afraid of tipping my hand, except to say thanks to all recappers for dedication & talent and to commenters for a whole load of fun and edificaton. But I will add this much: I plan to buy the DVD when it comes out. Definitely a keeper, a classic.
I have decided what inJusto's real problem is. He has a man crush on Santi. Think about it, first Cami was going to marry Santi, Justo is thrilled. Cami isn't even cold in her non-existent grave and inJusto is marrying Santi off to Grita. Cami comes back and Santi is obviously still in love and inJusto says nothing, does nothing. I believe the men in my family would have sat the boy down for a little talk, but inJusto...nothing. Grita is barely cold in her (mercifully existent) grave, Cami is pregnant with Ric's child and inJusto is already planning on marrying her off to Santi, in spite of her protests. He has kept Sophia out of the loop on things in favor of Santi. He has allowed his daughter to be "protected" by a man who attempted to rape her on the advice of Santi. What father would do that??? A father with a man crush on Santi. It's the only explanation I can come up with, either that or he is just an idiot of the greatest magnitude. I like the man crush angle better though. It explains why he's more twitchy around Santi too...
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 10:55:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 10:55:00 AM EDT
Julie you're right. Greasilocks did stand looking silly while InJusto manhandled Camila. Those two really need to get it. Maybe Ric will take LaFont out tonight. He's angry, frustrated, and desperate to find Camila and when a animal is backed up against the wall they will attack LOL. I'm also looking forward to the day when Ric kicks Santi's sanctimonious a**. We know that's coming LOL.
Agnes~~It's good to know that the ending will be as excellent as the rest of this telenovela has been . I am so tempted to go to Youtube because the suspense of what will happen to everyone is killing me, but I am trying to be strong and resist. Does anyone know the date of the last episode ??? I will really miss these characters.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 12:14:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 12:14:00 PM EDT
I'm slightly tempted to spoil myself on YouTube ... but it's more fun to wait as each episode unfolds and get the commentary - and explanations - here.
At this point, LaFont is on Ricardo's side - Ricardo gets Camila and the baby, both disappear from San Fernando, and LaFont's plans can move ahead. If she's gone, Santiago will have to look elsewhere for a wife (or brood mare for the next generation of Mancera losers). If Ricardo's gone, Lisabeta may stop mourning him (maybe ... she's nutty enough that you can't predict what she'll do). AND if Ricardo's gone, LaFont won't have to worry about him trying to reclaim his stolen fortune.
We know LaFont's going to get it in the end ... it's just a matter of time. I'd like Lisabeta to poison him, but considering how successful (not!) her plans have been, she's more likely to dose him with whatever the equivalent of Viagra was. Or accidentally poison Clothilde (the woman tends to snack on whatever's left on the plates, isn't she?). Or deliberatly poison Francisca - I think Lisabeta's seeing her less as an ally these days.
And speaking of Justo ... Vasco has reformed, Ines grown a spine, Camila is becoming more active on her own behalf (as much as she can, considering) ... any hope of Justo making another turnaround? or will this be a deathbed repentence (a la Rita)?
And Santiago's living in a palace, wearing clothes - nice clothes at that! - so why can't he shave and wash his hair? Do you suppose there's a chance of Sofia talking to him about hygiene?
And I think Ursula is going to pair up with Foreman and, since he's retiring from the pirate business, they'll settle down in New Orleans. Maybe she'll discover that young, dumb, and beefy isn't the greatest thing ever!
Toddson
At this point, LaFont is on Ricardo's side - Ricardo gets Camila and the baby, both disappear from San Fernando, and LaFont's plans can move ahead. If she's gone, Santiago will have to look elsewhere for a wife (or brood mare for the next generation of Mancera losers). If Ricardo's gone, Lisabeta may stop mourning him (maybe ... she's nutty enough that you can't predict what she'll do). AND if Ricardo's gone, LaFont won't have to worry about him trying to reclaim his stolen fortune.
We know LaFont's going to get it in the end ... it's just a matter of time. I'd like Lisabeta to poison him, but considering how successful (not!) her plans have been, she's more likely to dose him with whatever the equivalent of Viagra was. Or accidentally poison Clothilde (the woman tends to snack on whatever's left on the plates, isn't she?). Or deliberatly poison Francisca - I think Lisabeta's seeing her less as an ally these days.
And speaking of Justo ... Vasco has reformed, Ines grown a spine, Camila is becoming more active on her own behalf (as much as she can, considering) ... any hope of Justo making another turnaround? or will this be a deathbed repentence (a la Rita)?
And Santiago's living in a palace, wearing clothes - nice clothes at that! - so why can't he shave and wash his hair? Do you suppose there's a chance of Sofia talking to him about hygiene?
And I think Ursula is going to pair up with Foreman and, since he's retiring from the pirate business, they'll settle down in New Orleans. Maybe she'll discover that young, dumb, and beefy isn't the greatest thing ever!
Toddson
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 12:24:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 12:24:00 PM EDT
Heh, a man-crush would explain a lot, wouldn't it? I think Justo isn't as hell-bent on this whole plan as Santi is. Even though Justo's the one who got the ball rolling on this crazy scheme to hide Camila, he's been making puny little hints at showing Camila some mercy lately, and Santiago is the one who's running the show.
I felt sorry for Santiago back at the beginning of this novela. While bad luck and experience have made Camila braver, Ascanio wiser, Ric more determined, Mario more serious, and Vasco more... well, less stupid, Santi has grown in the opposite direction. The guy who threatened to beat up Vasco for drinking and screwing around is now drunk with power and planning to force a woman to marry him.
THAT is a tragedy.
I felt sorry for Santiago back at the beginning of this novela. While bad luck and experience have made Camila braver, Ascanio wiser, Ric more determined, Mario more serious, and Vasco more... well, less stupid, Santi has grown in the opposite direction. The guy who threatened to beat up Vasco for drinking and screwing around is now drunk with power and planning to force a woman to marry him.
THAT is a tragedy.
Julie - great recap. I loved "Operation Rooster Grab" and your reference to the awful painting in LFMB.
Santi has lost his mind. He can no more make Cami love him than Rita could make him love her. He's due for a big smackdown.
And Justo - I want him to be totally scorned and shunned by everyone - his family, Sofia, and especially Cami. I hope she and Ric leave that stupid SF pueblo forever.
I like Ric's outlook on life. When Mario said Ric hadn't had much luck
recently, Ric's reply that he was alive and going to have a child was perfect. Punto - end of discussion, on to action. And he's so good looking....sigh.... :)
Santi has lost his mind. He can no more make Cami love him than Rita could make him love her. He's due for a big smackdown.
And Justo - I want him to be totally scorned and shunned by everyone - his family, Sofia, and especially Cami. I hope she and Ric leave that stupid SF pueblo forever.
I like Ric's outlook on life. When Mario said Ric hadn't had much luck
recently, Ric's reply that he was alive and going to have a child was perfect. Punto - end of discussion, on to action. And he's so good looking....sigh.... :)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 12:36:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 12:36:00 PM EDT
Amen, Julie...Saintly has gone overboard with the "Oh woe is me" justification for being a d!ckhead.
(sorry but that's the best description I can come up with for him)
(sorry but that's the best description I can come up with for him)
Also wanted to add that I loved the look on Ric's face when Jimena told him that Camila is pregnant. His desire to have a family is coming true and at that moment he was grateful, amazed, and it gave him even more reason to find Camila. Sanctimonious Santi thinks he's entitled to Camila when he gave up that "right" when he gave up looking for her and married Rita. In other words that ship sailed a long time ago. His obsession of getting Camila back is more about oneupping Ric. He can't stand the fact that Camila gave herself completely to another man and in Santi's twisted warped mind he should be the one that gets the benefits. Too late greasilocks LOL.
Julie~~~That was a very succinct and accurate summary of those characters who have grown and improved as the story has unfolded and those who have gone in the opposite direction and are moving down a slippery slope....yes, Mr. SanFer and Not-Father-of-the-Year, I am talking about you guys. I don't know how Lafont will meet his demise , but I'm hoping that it's a nasty ending...kind of like Gasca's in Alborada. Remember how Juana's maid gave him something in the wine that burned out his vocal cords so that he could not squeal on Diego and then they dragged him into the public square and the hefty executioner garoted him. Ugh..what an ending. Let's put it this way, he deserves some of his own sadistic medicine to even the score for all the people he has hurt. I'm glad that it is starting to appear that Jorge has Al's number and is beginning to realize just what evil he is capable of. As someone pointed out, it would really be in Lafont's interest to let Ric take Camila away, but is he seeing things that way???? He's so arrogant. He needs to realize that breaking a chair over a pirate captain's back is probably not a good idea. Dumbass.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1:06:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1:06:00 PM EDT
Julie~~~That was a very succinct and accurate summary of those characters who have grown and improved as the story has unfolded and those who have gone in the opposite direction and are moving down a slippery slope....yes, Mr. SanFer and Not-Father-of-the-Year, I am talking about you guys. I don't know how Lafont will meet his demise , but I'm hoping that it's a nasty ending...kind of like Gasca's in Alborada. Remember how Juana's maid gave him something in the wine that burned out his vocal cords so that he could not squeal on Diego and then they dragged him into the public square and the hefty executioner garoted him. Ugh..what an ending. Let's put it this way, he deserves some of his own sadistic medicine to even the score for all the people he has hurt. I'm glad that it is starting to appear that Jorge has Al's number and is beginning to realize just what evil he is capable of. As someone pointed out, it would really be in Lafont's interest to let Ric take Camila away, but is he seeing things that way???? He's so arrogant. He needs to realize that breaking a chair over a pirate captain's back is probably not a good idea. Dumbass.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1:06:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1:06:00 PM EDT
Uh-oh..sorry for the double post. I guess I was impatient because I am getting all riled up about Al.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1:08:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1:08:00 PM EDT
I think I just figured out why Santi never visits his old family any more - they're the only people who know he isn't better than they are. It's no fun hanging out with people who know what a phony you are.
You are hilarious with the cracks about the security system!
I got to say, OH NO the swapped baby plot stretcher! I want to be wrong on this, I wana be WRONG!
I got to say, OH NO the swapped baby plot stretcher! I want to be wrong on this, I wana be WRONG!
That was eerie, having Sanktiago repeating his father's mistake in the same palace. Declaring they have the right to do something to the same woman against her will.
I think I caught Inez saying that Sankti doesn't even visit his daughter anymore? Well it reminded me that his bio-dad told him better luck next time getting a varon. Sankti may become the image of his dad.
I think I caught Inez saying that Sankti doesn't even visit his daughter anymore? Well it reminded me that his bio-dad told him better luck next time getting a varon. Sankti may become the image of his dad.
Julie - that was a really great, funny and fun recap. I looved your comments, and your reference to the Monster Ladyparts Seashell of Doom brought me memories....Ay.
I think that Justo has second thoughts about what he did but Santi knows how to persuade him. I just hope that he'll decide to help Cami and Ric in the end.
Someone mentioned the other day that Santi will probably die and I thought that it would be a pity, that he could just change his mind. But now I am thinking that he's really blind, mean and stubborn and usually these characters die in the end of the telenovela. Heroically or not.
It was good to "see" Claudio!! I sure missed him : )
I hope that "Fuego en la sangre" will be as good as "Passion".
I think that Justo has second thoughts about what he did but Santi knows how to persuade him. I just hope that he'll decide to help Cami and Ric in the end.
Someone mentioned the other day that Santi will probably die and I thought that it would be a pity, that he could just change his mind. But now I am thinking that he's really blind, mean and stubborn and usually these characters die in the end of the telenovela. Heroically or not.
It was good to "see" Claudio!! I sure missed him : )
I hope that "Fuego en la sangre" will be as good as "Passion".
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 2:30:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 2:30:00 PM EDT
My take on Auxi was established when she agreed immediately to report secretly to Al the Abuser. She was indicating that she's up to any bids.
She was all to quick to take offense at Camilla's refusing her herb basket. Auxi had a facial expression which looked like she may have experienced accusations and defense before. And when Al did give the order to kill Cami she was the one that suggested mothers are known for dying during childbirth. Her what about the child question was more like and how do I finish the job.
I don't want this to be mistaken baby switch plot stretcher! I hope the script writers are just teasing me.
She was all to quick to take offense at Camilla's refusing her herb basket. Auxi had a facial expression which looked like she may have experienced accusations and defense before. And when Al did give the order to kill Cami she was the one that suggested mothers are known for dying during childbirth. Her what about the child question was more like and how do I finish the job.
I don't want this to be mistaken baby switch plot stretcher! I hope the script writers are just teasing me.
Blogger Julie said...
Yup, he's basically the dad who sends checks but doesn't show up for visitation.
For the same reason?! Chasing a skirt???!
Yup, he's basically the dad who sends checks but doesn't show up for visitation.
For the same reason?! Chasing a skirt???!
Thanks for the recap Julie. The justice league of SF was priceless. Hoping LaFont bits the dust and Santi and InJusto get a beat down soon.
hmm ... my understanding of the conversation with Ines and Ofelia was that THEY never got to see the baby (little Ana Maria) anymore, as well as Santiago, that he was sticking around the palacio and never brought (or sent a nanny with) the baby to visit. Whatever ... he's still being a jerk. Maybe Ursula could give him some hair care hints ... her styles are weird, but at least her hair's CLEAN. And brushed!
In re the switched baby - perhaps Auxiliadora (? am I spelling that right?) will pass off the poor girl's baby to Lisabeta (ooh! another doll to dress up! wait 'til the first time it spits up on her!); the poor mother obviously doesn't have the resources to care for herself, much less the baby.
And someone mentioned the painting of the child Ricardo was hiding under - that looked like a Romney to me, but I could be wrong.
Toddson
In re the switched baby - perhaps Auxiliadora (? am I spelling that right?) will pass off the poor girl's baby to Lisabeta (ooh! another doll to dress up! wait 'til the first time it spits up on her!); the poor mother obviously doesn't have the resources to care for herself, much less the baby.
And someone mentioned the painting of the child Ricardo was hiding under - that looked like a Romney to me, but I could be wrong.
Toddson
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 4:47:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 4:47:00 PM EDT
No, Ines and co. can see the baby whenever they like because Ofelia is caring for it now. Santi agreed to that when Rita died. HE is not coming to visit HER.
I admit I didn't knock myself out over this conversation, though - perhaps they also said he wasn't even sending a nanny over to bring her back to the palacio to visit Santi, Jorge, etc.
But she's definitely living with Ofelia.
I admit I didn't knock myself out over this conversation, though - perhaps they also said he wasn't even sending a nanny over to bring her back to the palacio to visit Santi, Jorge, etc.
But she's definitely living with Ofelia.
Thanks so much Julie! I can't believe I finally get interested in this novela when it is almost finished! I never cared for many of the characters until Cami became pregnant and all the chaos that came from that has made it more interesting for me.
I've started talking to my television like I did in La Fea. That's how I know it's a serious interest!
I'm really enjoying Ric and can't wait to see him take care of all the bad guys.
A lot of the story is still confusing to me but I wonder what happened to Cami's mother? For a long time I thought Santi's mother was Cami's.
Carrie L.
I've started talking to my television like I did in La Fea. That's how I know it's a serious interest!
I'm really enjoying Ric and can't wait to see him take care of all the bad guys.
A lot of the story is still confusing to me but I wonder what happened to Cami's mother? For a long time I thought Santi's mother was Cami's.
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 5:13:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 5:13:00 PM EDT
Julie, that was excellent! You have such a good perspective on the characters and you have a way of pulling everything into a well thought out, entertaining package.
It goes to show Sacti - what happens when he plays victim ad nauseam. He chose to live in denial and then turned evil to try to get what he wants. It was great when Cami said she hated them both. I hope they heard it...
jb-Iron Jack Cash
It goes to show Sacti - what happens when he plays victim ad nauseam. He chose to live in denial and then turned evil to try to get what he wants. It was great when Cami said she hated them both. I hope they heard it...
jb-Iron Jack Cash
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 5:27:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 5:27:00 PM EDT
Was it mentioned who is going to attend Camila when she gives birth now that they've moved her from the first hideout? Or have those two jokers failed to take that into account?
So much of this novela has had to do with the marginalization of females,including poor little Ana.
So much of this novela has had to do with the marginalization of females,including poor little Ana.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 5:29:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 5:29:00 PM EDT
No, it's not clear whether Cami is still within Auxiliadora's area or not. It would be nice if Ofelia could do the delivery. Even nicer that it would spoil Lafont's plans. :)
Toddson, thanks for the tip on George Romney! A quick Google search didn't find me the painting (I might not be remembering it accurately, though). I just thought it would be really funny if Uriel was selling knockoffs of famous paintings in his store. (Especially if the time period would be wrong, but I think Romney is about right.)
Toddson, thanks for the tip on George Romney! A quick Google search didn't find me the painting (I might not be remembering it accurately, though). I just thought it would be really funny if Uriel was selling knockoffs of famous paintings in his store. (Especially if the time period would be wrong, but I think Romney is about right.)
Julie, another great recap!! Thanks so much to you and all the recappers--truly, for me, reading the recaps and the comments are as much fun as watching the show.
What a great episode!! I had to laugh at Jorge getting his freak on in the palace all by himself, in the middle of the afternoon, with his glass of wine. Cute!
Jimena ROCKS. She is da bomb.
It was nice to see a hint that Claudio will be back. I wish they'd brought him back sooner! I have two teenagers and he brings out my maternal instincts. Such a cutie.
Santi is becoming downright hate-able! I almost choked when he said "I have the right" to marry Cami!! He's the one who's a rabid dog! I look forward to him getting his comeupance, whatever that turns out to be.
"Martes
Lafont offers Ric a chair."
LOL!!
Susanna J.
What a great episode!! I had to laugh at Jorge getting his freak on in the palace all by himself, in the middle of the afternoon, with his glass of wine. Cute!
Jimena ROCKS. She is da bomb.
It was nice to see a hint that Claudio will be back. I wish they'd brought him back sooner! I have two teenagers and he brings out my maternal instincts. Such a cutie.
Santi is becoming downright hate-able! I almost choked when he said "I have the right" to marry Cami!! He's the one who's a rabid dog! I look forward to him getting his comeupance, whatever that turns out to be.
"Martes
Lafont offers Ric a chair."
LOL!!
Susanna J.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 6:45:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 6:45:00 PM EDT
Does anyone agree that in her zeal to give Saintly a piece of her mind , Jimena shared a little too much information ??? Indiscretion has been her problemo all throughout this telenovela. I love the gal, but she can't seem to keep quiet.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 6:55:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 6:55:00 PM EDT
Nice job, Julie, with so many funny and clever lines in the recap. Loved the analysis of Auxiliadora's security system. And the description of Santi as the junior senor of SF.
One would think that even such idiots as Justo and Santi would know better than to drag Cami around in her precarious condition.
My contempt for them is beyond expressing.
Loved to see Ric and gang get a chance at LaFont (Operation Rooster-Grab lol-snort!) You go, guys! Do as much damage as you can.
La Paloma
One would think that even such idiots as Justo and Santi would know better than to drag Cami around in her precarious condition.
My contempt for them is beyond expressing.
Loved to see Ric and gang get a chance at LaFont (Operation Rooster-Grab lol-snort!) You go, guys! Do as much damage as you can.
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7:07:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7:07:00 PM EDT
Mad Bess, I agree Jimena may have said too much. That was my first instinct. I was worried inSaniti would hold her for aiding and abetting or something. It is nice to see someone get in his face though and Jimena has no fear of that. She knows him for what he is, inJusto too. That said, I bet she would be easy person to make money off of in a poker game.
MinMN
MinMN
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7:36:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7:36:00 PM EDT
Y'all are right about Jimena blabbing too much - that totally went over my head last night! I had forgotten just how much info she had blabbed a few months ago about Ric's situation, too. If Mario wants to stay in the pirating business, he'd better think twice about what he tells Jimena about his illegal activities lest it show up in the local newsletter. :)
Thanks Julie!
I'm especially grateful for the recap because I used to ask my 3rd grade spanish speaking students for some word translations....and hoped the word I was asking about wasn't inappropriate!!! Obviously, I don't speak any spanish.
In reference to Justo and Santi, I think we need to keep in mind that this is a telenova and they will magically see the light and come back to their senses!!
I'm especially grateful for the recap because I used to ask my 3rd grade spanish speaking students for some word translations....and hoped the word I was asking about wasn't inappropriate!!! Obviously, I don't speak any spanish.
In reference to Justo and Santi, I think we need to keep in mind that this is a telenova and they will magically see the light and come back to their senses!!
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 8:21:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 8:21:00 PM EDT
Julie:
Thanks again for a recap chock full of snarky comments that kept me rolling! Too many to go over so ditto to everybody else who has already listed them all.
Last night's episodio was one great stump 'em, jump 'em, and dump 'em, gotta admit --the best kind. Well worth waiting 3 months for. --I sort of deflated seeing the other, sickly pregnant girl cuz I immediately suspected the ol' dead baby switch. I only hope this time they do a switch on the switch and get a bit creative.....
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Thanks again for a recap chock full of snarky comments that kept me rolling! Too many to go over so ditto to everybody else who has already listed them all.
Last night's episodio was one great stump 'em, jump 'em, and dump 'em, gotta admit --the best kind. Well worth waiting 3 months for. --I sort of deflated seeing the other, sickly pregnant girl cuz I immediately suspected the ol' dead baby switch. I only hope this time they do a switch on the switch and get a bit creative.....
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