Thursday, March 05, 2009
MEPS, Chapter 9 - March 5 - Life in Parallel Universes
Damian asks Barb – how are you going forward with your plan – She says - just follow orders, and the company will be a zero. I know exactly what you are asking – Anibal is going to be Director General. Damian says he’s stupid – let him show us how inept he is. Barb tells Damian that at 4:00 p.m. he is going to serenade his fiancé – at four he asks. Yes, she says.
At the same time Jacinto and Ed are talking about Sole’s funeral and it, too, will be at 4:00 p.m. today. But Ed can’t go and says he has cried for his mother for 15 years – following the hyena’s orders and paying with his tears.
Damian and Barb talk about the mariachi’s coming at four – he’s not into mariachis and tells her he has important stuff to do – but she says nothing is more important than getting married and singing with the mariachis. He wants to know how it is possible to hide Sole’s death. She says everything depends upon that. Barb calls Fernanda –Barb says they’ve had some problems with the dressmaker – but everything is OK now – and they’ll meet up at home. Barb is a detail oriented girl.
Silly Erika skips in and tells Fernanda that she’ll be at the wedding with Camilo – Erika insists that Camilo loves her – what a fool.
Meanwhile Camilo is up a tree in riding gear telling Natasha that Erika doesn’t mean a thing to him – that Natasha is his one and only.
Bells rings and Ed hides behind a monument and cries while his mother is buried – Jacinto and Margarita are at the graveside. Ed is distraught – this must be time for an oath. He’s getting ready – nope, not yet.
The mariachis are playing loud and sweet music for Nanda. Nanda and Erika do everything to prove they are young like hop, skip and scream. Dear Damian blows her a kiss. Yuck.
Ed is hanging in there – barely, while the last shovel of dirt is thrown on his mother’s grave.
Big Daddy comes out to join the fun, along with Barb and Priscilla. Damian is beside himself with smiles.
Ed is suffering and cries silently. More silent screams.
The music continues and Anibal, the beast, joins the crowd. Hugs and kisses between Nanda and Damian and a wink from Barb.
Finally, Ed says goodbye to his mother. Jacinto and Margarita pray at the grave.
Gardenia, who knows that Soledad is dead, comes upon the happy mariachi scene and Barb with her famous smirk toasts to Nanda’s mother. This is going to be the happiest day of your lives. The hypocrite.
Jacinto and Margarita bid final farewell to Soledad. We can see Ed hiding in the background. Margarita wants to know why Ed didn’t show up. Jacinto urges her to go forward. She makes the sign of the cross and blows it to Sole. Ed comes out of his hiding place. Jacinto wants to know what Ed is going to do now. Ed says that Lili knows the Elizalde secret and he’s going to find it out.
A contrite and humble Ed goes to the clinic and tells Adolfina that Ms. Cruz died and that she had a lot of affection for a patient – La Palomito. He tells Adolfina that it’s important that Lili knows that Sole died – he begs and begs – and finally she gives in and lets him have 5 minutes with Lili. Adolfina and Ed sneak down the hall to Lili’s room – but, since there are no secrets in LaLa Land, an old man sees them. He smiles a secret smile. Maybe this means that Ed has an ally on the inside. Ed sees Lili staring off into space or out the window curled up in a chair. He says her name, “Liliana.” I’ve come on behalf of Sole – she asked that I tell you that she remembered you with great love. He asks if it’s OK if he comes to see her in place of Sole. She does not reply nor react. He continues to talk to her. Finally, Lili says his name, “Eduardo.” What a relief.
Ed says – you said my name – do you know who I am. Adolfina enters and tells him he has to leave and that if Sra. Elizalde finds out, it will be bad for everyone. Reluctantly, Ed leaves Liliana.
Quarter moon rising – Gardenia is crying in the garden and Nanda finds her. She pretends to be crying over Nanda’s wedding. Of course Barb pops up out of bushes. Barb hears that Nanda tells her everything will be OK – she’s not leaving. Then Nanda confirms with Gardenia that Sole is good – over the pneumonia. Better that Barb hears what she has to hear. She also tells Nanda that Ed knows – Damian calls his puppy and Nanda runs to him. Gardenia is beside herself with grief.
Meanwhile Margarita blesses out Ed to Jacinto – she asks what could be more important than being at your own mother’s funeral.
Damian wants to know if it will bother Nanda if he leaves. She says no. He has something to do. She asks about Ursula???But, she’ll wait and thanks him for the serenade – they’re about to begin a beautiful new life, etc., etc. You wanna bet? Gonzo calls for Nanda. Tomasa, the maid, directs her to the library.
Once again Barb pops up in Damian’s car in the dark. He’s not scared tonight – just anxious to get out of driveway.
Gardenia is wandering around in the dark crying. Barb directs Damian to stop under some trees. They can’t keep their hands off each other. Barb undresses herself – only she knows the combination to her buttons. Damian gets his motor running. What a tight cramped spot – the front seat of a sports car. They accidentally hit the horn – Gardenia is nearby – She sneaks a peek through the bushes and sees Damian.
Gonzo is telling Nanda that Lili can’t come to her wedding. What about Barb? So, what does Barb think. He goes to get her. But, of course, we know she’s doing it in strange positions in Damian’s sports car. Gardenia now sees Barb’s face and is she ever shocked. It’s wonderful how all these people can see in the dark without night vision goggles.
Gonzo tells Nanda that Barb is not there. She just wants Barb to ask the administrator of the hospital if it would be OK for Lili to come. Gonzo is disgusted with her – Nanda thinks Lili might be lucid enough to attend. Gonzo repeats his lines – Nanda insists that it might be an opportunity to get Lili back in the family. Gonzo, the weak, says it all depends upon Barb. Nanda shakes her head.
The nurse gives Lili a pill and it looks like she’s down for the night. Lili spits the pill out. You go girl.
Nanda says it shouldn’t be in Barb’s hands. Gonzo doesn’t want to argue –Finally – what do you want me to do. She begs him to talk to Dr. Obregon – he says he will. Nanda is happy. He picks up the phone and thought bubbles – where the Hell is Barb? Barb and Damian discuss where she should be dropped off – she says at the barn. Gardenia damns them.
Gonzo says “ready.” So Lili will attend. He hopes he’s made the right decision. He probably doesn’t know how to think anymore – he asks the maid if she knows where his wife is. Nope. Damian tells Barb to be careful and not get caught by Don Gonzalo. What a joke.
At the hospital, Lili is eating chocolate and holding the box. She remembers Sole’s words to her that the box contains the secrets of all their lives. And that when she (Sole) dies – Lili will find it and deliver it to Ed. But, Lili takes the box and sneaks down the hall to the old man’s room (Ciro) – apparently he’s a mathematician because in his room he has a blackboard with equations on it. Lily has brought him the box. (This actor has a great range; he was a tailor in Amar Sin Limites.) Lili didn’t pay attention to Sole.
Gardenia tells Margarita and Jacinto what she saw. They think she’s talking about Fernanda and Damian, but, she tells them that Barb and Damian were making luuv in the car. They are shocked beyond belief.
Barb enters the mansion – Nanda runs into her and asks her where she’s been.
Ever quick with an answer, Barb tells her she went to the chapel to visit Montserrat. Barb was so moved by the serenade and how happy they all were that she wanted to share it with Monty. If she were here, Barb wouldn’t be Gonzo’s wife – but she’s so happy to be here. Nanda tells Barb that Gonzo’s looking for her. Barb takes a deep breath, finger combs her hair and heads for the library.
A male nurse enters Lili’s room and discovers that she’s gone. Ciro reads the paper in the box – Ciro tells Lili that it is the seed of the sunflower (girasol). She wants to know what that means – he says it’s important. The nurse enters and Lili gets real scared. Did anyone think we were going to find out the secret in the box at this point?
The good doctor enters and threatens Ciro – and tells him that Lili is very dangerous. He mentions playing chess (must have some significance that I didn’t get) – and reminds Ciro that Lili must remain in her own room or he’ll lose all his privileges. Ciro hides the box.
Barb drops a load of lies on Gonzo. He just might not be buying into all of it today. We really don’t know. His call to the clinic takes Barb by surprise. He tells her to call Dr. Obregon. What does she think? Looks like they’re playing a game.
Dr. Obregon is getting ready to give Lili a syringe full of a “calmante.” (This word wasn’t in the script. It’s a tranquilizer – but, you probably know that already.)
Ed wanders the streets and dreams of Sole in the sky with the stars. He smiles. Gardenia continues on with her tale of Barb and Damian – how unfair it is. They lament that Nanda has been betrayed her own stepmother. Barb enters Nanda’s room. Nanda insists that they are going to see Lili – and that Dr. O may suspend the treatment. What is Barb’s opinion. Barb says they’ve done everything they possibly could and that they have hired the best specialists in Mexico – Of course, she thinks that suspending Lili’s treatment now will have terrible consequences. Nanda insists no – the doctors will be nearby. Barb warns that she will be responsible for whatever happens. Nanda believes in love. Barb hopes her heart brings her a miracle.
Barb is furious. She wants to know why Dr. Obregon didn’t let her in on this. She interrupts his putting practice. He tried to call her, but her phone was off. Remember? She was getting busy with Damian. He tells her he’s director of a clinic and not comandante of a concentration camp. Barb warns him that if Lily lets anything slip out, the consequences will be disastrous. He tells Barb that Lili’s brain should be fried by now because of all the drugs she’s been given . She calls him an idiot. He just agrees with her and continues to comb his eyebrows.
Avances: Margarita wants to tell Nanda about Damian and Barb.
At the same time Jacinto and Ed are talking about Sole’s funeral and it, too, will be at 4:00 p.m. today. But Ed can’t go and says he has cried for his mother for 15 years – following the hyena’s orders and paying with his tears.
Damian and Barb talk about the mariachi’s coming at four – he’s not into mariachis and tells her he has important stuff to do – but she says nothing is more important than getting married and singing with the mariachis. He wants to know how it is possible to hide Sole’s death. She says everything depends upon that. Barb calls Fernanda –Barb says they’ve had some problems with the dressmaker – but everything is OK now – and they’ll meet up at home. Barb is a detail oriented girl.
Silly Erika skips in and tells Fernanda that she’ll be at the wedding with Camilo – Erika insists that Camilo loves her – what a fool.
Meanwhile Camilo is up a tree in riding gear telling Natasha that Erika doesn’t mean a thing to him – that Natasha is his one and only.
Bells rings and Ed hides behind a monument and cries while his mother is buried – Jacinto and Margarita are at the graveside. Ed is distraught – this must be time for an oath. He’s getting ready – nope, not yet.
The mariachis are playing loud and sweet music for Nanda. Nanda and Erika do everything to prove they are young like hop, skip and scream. Dear Damian blows her a kiss. Yuck.
Ed is hanging in there – barely, while the last shovel of dirt is thrown on his mother’s grave.
Big Daddy comes out to join the fun, along with Barb and Priscilla. Damian is beside himself with smiles.
Ed is suffering and cries silently. More silent screams.
The music continues and Anibal, the beast, joins the crowd. Hugs and kisses between Nanda and Damian and a wink from Barb.
Finally, Ed says goodbye to his mother. Jacinto and Margarita pray at the grave.
Gardenia, who knows that Soledad is dead, comes upon the happy mariachi scene and Barb with her famous smirk toasts to Nanda’s mother. This is going to be the happiest day of your lives. The hypocrite.
Jacinto and Margarita bid final farewell to Soledad. We can see Ed hiding in the background. Margarita wants to know why Ed didn’t show up. Jacinto urges her to go forward. She makes the sign of the cross and blows it to Sole. Ed comes out of his hiding place. Jacinto wants to know what Ed is going to do now. Ed says that Lili knows the Elizalde secret and he’s going to find it out.
A contrite and humble Ed goes to the clinic and tells Adolfina that Ms. Cruz died and that she had a lot of affection for a patient – La Palomito. He tells Adolfina that it’s important that Lili knows that Sole died – he begs and begs – and finally she gives in and lets him have 5 minutes with Lili. Adolfina and Ed sneak down the hall to Lili’s room – but, since there are no secrets in LaLa Land, an old man sees them. He smiles a secret smile. Maybe this means that Ed has an ally on the inside. Ed sees Lili staring off into space or out the window curled up in a chair. He says her name, “Liliana.” I’ve come on behalf of Sole – she asked that I tell you that she remembered you with great love. He asks if it’s OK if he comes to see her in place of Sole. She does not reply nor react. He continues to talk to her. Finally, Lili says his name, “Eduardo.” What a relief.
Ed says – you said my name – do you know who I am. Adolfina enters and tells him he has to leave and that if Sra. Elizalde finds out, it will be bad for everyone. Reluctantly, Ed leaves Liliana.
Quarter moon rising – Gardenia is crying in the garden and Nanda finds her. She pretends to be crying over Nanda’s wedding. Of course Barb pops up out of bushes. Barb hears that Nanda tells her everything will be OK – she’s not leaving. Then Nanda confirms with Gardenia that Sole is good – over the pneumonia. Better that Barb hears what she has to hear. She also tells Nanda that Ed knows – Damian calls his puppy and Nanda runs to him. Gardenia is beside herself with grief.
Meanwhile Margarita blesses out Ed to Jacinto – she asks what could be more important than being at your own mother’s funeral.
Damian wants to know if it will bother Nanda if he leaves. She says no. He has something to do. She asks about Ursula???But, she’ll wait and thanks him for the serenade – they’re about to begin a beautiful new life, etc., etc. You wanna bet? Gonzo calls for Nanda. Tomasa, the maid, directs her to the library.
Once again Barb pops up in Damian’s car in the dark. He’s not scared tonight – just anxious to get out of driveway.
Gardenia is wandering around in the dark crying. Barb directs Damian to stop under some trees. They can’t keep their hands off each other. Barb undresses herself – only she knows the combination to her buttons. Damian gets his motor running. What a tight cramped spot – the front seat of a sports car. They accidentally hit the horn – Gardenia is nearby – She sneaks a peek through the bushes and sees Damian.
Gonzo is telling Nanda that Lili can’t come to her wedding. What about Barb? So, what does Barb think. He goes to get her. But, of course, we know she’s doing it in strange positions in Damian’s sports car. Gardenia now sees Barb’s face and is she ever shocked. It’s wonderful how all these people can see in the dark without night vision goggles.
Gonzo tells Nanda that Barb is not there. She just wants Barb to ask the administrator of the hospital if it would be OK for Lili to come. Gonzo is disgusted with her – Nanda thinks Lili might be lucid enough to attend. Gonzo repeats his lines – Nanda insists that it might be an opportunity to get Lili back in the family. Gonzo, the weak, says it all depends upon Barb. Nanda shakes her head.
The nurse gives Lili a pill and it looks like she’s down for the night. Lili spits the pill out. You go girl.
Nanda says it shouldn’t be in Barb’s hands. Gonzo doesn’t want to argue –Finally – what do you want me to do. She begs him to talk to Dr. Obregon – he says he will. Nanda is happy. He picks up the phone and thought bubbles – where the Hell is Barb? Barb and Damian discuss where she should be dropped off – she says at the barn. Gardenia damns them.
Gonzo says “ready.” So Lili will attend. He hopes he’s made the right decision. He probably doesn’t know how to think anymore – he asks the maid if she knows where his wife is. Nope. Damian tells Barb to be careful and not get caught by Don Gonzalo. What a joke.
At the hospital, Lili is eating chocolate and holding the box. She remembers Sole’s words to her that the box contains the secrets of all their lives. And that when she (Sole) dies – Lili will find it and deliver it to Ed. But, Lili takes the box and sneaks down the hall to the old man’s room (Ciro) – apparently he’s a mathematician because in his room he has a blackboard with equations on it. Lily has brought him the box. (This actor has a great range; he was a tailor in Amar Sin Limites.) Lili didn’t pay attention to Sole.
Gardenia tells Margarita and Jacinto what she saw. They think she’s talking about Fernanda and Damian, but, she tells them that Barb and Damian were making luuv in the car. They are shocked beyond belief.
Barb enters the mansion – Nanda runs into her and asks her where she’s been.
Ever quick with an answer, Barb tells her she went to the chapel to visit Montserrat. Barb was so moved by the serenade and how happy they all were that she wanted to share it with Monty. If she were here, Barb wouldn’t be Gonzo’s wife – but she’s so happy to be here. Nanda tells Barb that Gonzo’s looking for her. Barb takes a deep breath, finger combs her hair and heads for the library.
A male nurse enters Lili’s room and discovers that she’s gone. Ciro reads the paper in the box – Ciro tells Lili that it is the seed of the sunflower (girasol). She wants to know what that means – he says it’s important. The nurse enters and Lili gets real scared. Did anyone think we were going to find out the secret in the box at this point?
The good doctor enters and threatens Ciro – and tells him that Lili is very dangerous. He mentions playing chess (must have some significance that I didn’t get) – and reminds Ciro that Lili must remain in her own room or he’ll lose all his privileges. Ciro hides the box.
Barb drops a load of lies on Gonzo. He just might not be buying into all of it today. We really don’t know. His call to the clinic takes Barb by surprise. He tells her to call Dr. Obregon. What does she think? Looks like they’re playing a game.
Dr. Obregon is getting ready to give Lili a syringe full of a “calmante.” (This word wasn’t in the script. It’s a tranquilizer – but, you probably know that already.)
Ed wanders the streets and dreams of Sole in the sky with the stars. He smiles. Gardenia continues on with her tale of Barb and Damian – how unfair it is. They lament that Nanda has been betrayed her own stepmother. Barb enters Nanda’s room. Nanda insists that they are going to see Lili – and that Dr. O may suspend the treatment. What is Barb’s opinion. Barb says they’ve done everything they possibly could and that they have hired the best specialists in Mexico – Of course, she thinks that suspending Lili’s treatment now will have terrible consequences. Nanda insists no – the doctors will be nearby. Barb warns that she will be responsible for whatever happens. Nanda believes in love. Barb hopes her heart brings her a miracle.
Barb is furious. She wants to know why Dr. Obregon didn’t let her in on this. She interrupts his putting practice. He tried to call her, but her phone was off. Remember? She was getting busy with Damian. He tells her he’s director of a clinic and not comandante of a concentration camp. Barb warns him that if Lily lets anything slip out, the consequences will be disastrous. He tells Barb that Lili’s brain should be fried by now because of all the drugs she’s been given . She calls him an idiot. He just agrees with her and continues to comb his eyebrows.
Avances: Margarita wants to tell Nanda about Damian and Barb.
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Pasofino, Can you add the MEPS or Mañana to the title line and the date. Also on the blogspot at the bottom there is a tag line where you should add manana. Then the del.icio.us posting needs to be added so it will be tagged to the side bar. Has anyone shown you how to do this yet? Thanks for your efforts to post so early. I haven't had time to read it yet, I just got home from El Grupo and an evening of talking and singing in Spanish. So I will enjoy this later now I want to see the episode.
I added "MEPS" to his title and tagged the episode. Pasofino, write me if you didn't get the direx, sorry!
Thank you so much for the recap! I'm starting to pick this one up and it is very interesting. Babs is on big baddy! Will the old guy pass the paper to Ed the next time he shows up?
Thank you Pasofina! I enjoyed this episode. It was so good to see that Liliana has an ally in the asylum. The old gentleman will probably end up being related to her or being key in the whole sordid story. It was great to know through these years she's kept her wits and edge about her. Apparently though, Evilbitch's hacks in the asylum have really kept a hold on her.
Ol' Rut and Strut Barbie was at it again. Her ruttin' in the rag top seems every bit a control mechanism over Damiean as a f*** you to Fernanda. Whoever called ol' man Elizalde a Nincompoop was right on. Sheesh. Idiot! Something to watch: anybody else think Fernanda didn't buy the lie Barbinator told when Fernanda caught her returning from her "date" with Damien? She looked suspicious to me!
And Gardenia. Yaay! She knows La Hyena is more of a bitch than they thought. Gardenia, please don't go and confront Barbinator or let her overhear you telling somebody and get your pretty ass killed!
Thanks again, Pasofina!
Khalilah
Ol' Rut and Strut Barbie was at it again. Her ruttin' in the rag top seems every bit a control mechanism over Damiean as a f*** you to Fernanda. Whoever called ol' man Elizalde a Nincompoop was right on. Sheesh. Idiot! Something to watch: anybody else think Fernanda didn't buy the lie Barbinator told when Fernanda caught her returning from her "date" with Damien? She looked suspicious to me!
And Gardenia. Yaay! She knows La Hyena is more of a bitch than they thought. Gardenia, please don't go and confront Barbinator or let her overhear you telling somebody and get your pretty ass killed!
Thanks again, Pasofina!
Khalilah
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: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 6:59:00 AM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 6:59:00 AM EST
Cheryl: I am getting directions on how to post to the sidebar. Thanks for reminding me to put Manana and the date in the title. Regards.
So many funny lines, so little time to read them!! Ackkkk! "Barb undresses herself – only she knows the combination to her buttons. Damian gets his motor running."
Mille grazie, Pasofino! Great synopsis & even though I fell asleep 1/2 way through, doesn't sound like I missed much.
The graveside sobs/mariachi performance was a bit repetitive. No need to pound into our heads the obvious juxtaposition of sad/happy...we get it.
Gardenia got an eyeful, eh? I agree with Khalilah that Babs is master of her craft. She will chew up Damian & spit him out when she's done with him. Lucero is doing a great job playing the Ice Queen.
Free Liliana!
Maggarita
:-D Happy Friday!
The graveside sobs/mariachi performance was a bit repetitive. No need to pound into our heads the obvious juxtaposition of sad/happy...we get it.
Gardenia got an eyeful, eh? I agree with Khalilah that Babs is master of her craft. She will chew up Damian & spit him out when she's done with him. Lucero is doing a great job playing the Ice Queen.
Free Liliana!
Maggarita
:-D Happy Friday!
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 9:02:00 AM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 9:02:00 AM EST
Gracia Pasofino. So many details!
"Erika insists that Camilo loves her – what a fool." Did anyone get the impression Erika was bragging about having "gone all the way" with that snot-nosed bronze Adonis. Will this have repercussions?
Gonzo, the Weak! Is he so completely clueless? I think Fernanda for all her silly niceness is starting to pay attention to the facts. Occasionally, I see a thoughtful look cross her pretty brow (let's see now, two plus two equals, huh?)
How do you like it that Lili was channeling the boys on FELS? She holds the box, she looks at it, she starts to pry open the lid, n-o-o-o, she can't do it. Oh well, at least the Chessman got a chance to read the crucial document, but we know nothing will be revealed until the bitter end.
"Erika insists that Camilo loves her – what a fool." Did anyone get the impression Erika was bragging about having "gone all the way" with that snot-nosed bronze Adonis. Will this have repercussions?
Gonzo, the Weak! Is he so completely clueless? I think Fernanda for all her silly niceness is starting to pay attention to the facts. Occasionally, I see a thoughtful look cross her pretty brow (let's see now, two plus two equals, huh?)
How do you like it that Lili was channeling the boys on FELS? She holds the box, she looks at it, she starts to pry open the lid, n-o-o-o, she can't do it. Oh well, at least the Chessman got a chance to read the crucial document, but we know nothing will be revealed until the bitter end.
Firstly, a belated thanks to Cheryl, I didn't read your divine recap until last night. Funniest line: [But I don't mind, it will fuel his actions in the coming episodes, so just shut up and leave me alone.] Thanks so much!
Pasofino, you had many funny comments that gave me a laugh. I like it when you editorialize about what's happening. You said it, what a relief that Liliana's showing some life. I'm looking forward to this particular plot line. The doctor combing his eyebrows, nice touch. The shrink is a bit of a crackpot himself.
Khalila, rut and strut Barbie?? That's hilarious!
Thanks Pasofino.
Pasofino, you had many funny comments that gave me a laugh. I like it when you editorialize about what's happening. You said it, what a relief that Liliana's showing some life. I'm looking forward to this particular plot line. The doctor combing his eyebrows, nice touch. The shrink is a bit of a crackpot himself.
Khalila, rut and strut Barbie?? That's hilarious!
Thanks Pasofino.
Thanks Pasofino. I didn't get to watch last night but will catch up tongiht. It's hard to feel sorry for Gonzo. He is such a dumbass. And Camil-ho...enough said about him. I hope he's the first one to die or all the "bad" characters.
Thanks for the recap, pasofino, very well done. great to see a little plot development. I was really surprised to see Liliana call out to Eddy, and especially see her flush her meds, she's probably been doing this all along, realizing that she'd have to play brain dead to fool that goofy quack and Babs just to stay alive. No doubt that Ciro has been her ally for some time,and will be so in the future; he didn't seem too intimidated by the white coats.
My impression was that Fernanda is at least starting to assert herself over Babs, not yet challenging her, not quite suspecting anything- yet.
Gotta tell ya- Babs is one cold bitch, but when Lucero smiles- WOW! she really is gorgeous. Too bad we won't see that side of her very much in the future, as we know that there are now severa(Eddy, Liliana, Jacinto, and maybe even Nanda) that are going to make her life a little less comfy. I am starting to enjoy this more, I knew it would grow on me with time.
My impression was that Fernanda is at least starting to assert herself over Babs, not yet challenging her, not quite suspecting anything- yet.
Gotta tell ya- Babs is one cold bitch, but when Lucero smiles- WOW! she really is gorgeous. Too bad we won't see that side of her very much in the future, as we know that there are now severa(Eddy, Liliana, Jacinto, and maybe even Nanda) that are going to make her life a little less comfy. I am starting to enjoy this more, I knew it would grow on me with time.
Pasofino, Now I am up and have read the recap at last. Thanks for the insightful additions. Well done! I loved the girls showing they are young with hop, skip and scream. Also great tag to remember the ASL tailor is now Ciro. I too am glad Liliana has a protector in the asylum. Let's hope he has enough wits to show Ed the contents of the box. Why do we have to be teased to death about a little box so soon after FELS.
Bloggers have already had their coffee this morning, have to love, rut and strut Barbie, ice queen, so many lovely ways to describe Barbara the beautiful. She is doing a great job. I too have fervent hopes that Gardenia won't be a ninny and get her self offed. Besides Gonzo is too stupid to notice a dead servant so Barbinator would get away with it between car sex scenes.
Bloggers have already had their coffee this morning, have to love, rut and strut Barbie, ice queen, so many lovely ways to describe Barbara the beautiful. She is doing a great job. I too have fervent hopes that Gardenia won't be a ninny and get her self offed. Besides Gonzo is too stupid to notice a dead servant so Barbinator would get away with it between car sex scenes.
Pasofino, a funny, entertaining, very good recap of a rather tedious, but I guess necessary, episode. I maintain my contention that Damian really should get an SUV. He and Babs looked like a pair of ferrets desperately trying to mate. They really could have used a bit more wiggle room, so to speak.
Of course I'm anxious to see Lil up an about. I think that she will key to getting the plot up an rolling. I have felt that she is the biggest victim of all so far. Knocking off Monserrat was actually more of a mercy killing, Eddie and Nanda got good educations, with proper medical care Soledad might still be with us, Gonzo-dad got a beautiful, albeit evil trophy wife, and we're treated to views of gorgeous horseflesh galloping happily through beautiful fields.
More Priscilla, please.
Carlos
Of course I'm anxious to see Lil up an about. I think that she will key to getting the plot up an rolling. I have felt that she is the biggest victim of all so far. Knocking off Monserrat was actually more of a mercy killing, Eddie and Nanda got good educations, with proper medical care Soledad might still be with us, Gonzo-dad got a beautiful, albeit evil trophy wife, and we're treated to views of gorgeous horseflesh galloping happily through beautiful fields.
More Priscilla, please.
Carlos
Another good recap, Pasofino. Thanks for the summaries. Rut'n'strut Barbie--heh! For now, Damien seems to be just her minion. (I was going to say, tool, but thought that could have too many meanings.) Maybe he'll become more independent later. And maybe he and Bar will start "praying" together in the family chapel once he moves into the house. They're already preying together.
Gonzo the weak--yes, indeed. What a total nebbish. Most TN fathers have some degree of authority or respect, but I see nada in Gonzo.
I'm cheering for Lili to succeed as Eduardo's ally. Way to hold that pill, girl! Didn't Ciro peek out of his room and see Ed come down the hall? He has to help in some way.
One small quibble about the 15 years that have passed and Barb's beauty. It's not only the passage of time that could erode her looks--what about the strain of keeping up a complete facade and the boredom of living with the Elizaldes? On top of the tedium of raising the younger children and running the business for Gonzo? I would have cut and run years since, but then I'm no evil bitch ice queen.
La Paloma
Gonzo the weak--yes, indeed. What a total nebbish. Most TN fathers have some degree of authority or respect, but I see nada in Gonzo.
I'm cheering for Lili to succeed as Eduardo's ally. Way to hold that pill, girl! Didn't Ciro peek out of his room and see Ed come down the hall? He has to help in some way.
One small quibble about the 15 years that have passed and Barb's beauty. It's not only the passage of time that could erode her looks--what about the strain of keeping up a complete facade and the boredom of living with the Elizaldes? On top of the tedium of raising the younger children and running the business for Gonzo? I would have cut and run years since, but then I'm no evil bitch ice queen.
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 11:29:00 AM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 11:29:00 AM EST
Thank you Pasofino! You recappers make my morning coffee break more enjoyable than the coffee itself.
I am loving the Director and actor's timing in some scenes such as the moment when Lili says his name. I agree the sad/happy juxtaposition was way too long but even though I expected Lili to amazingly recognize Edwardo when NO body else did, I still jumped, like Colunga, when she said it. He
is
so
fine.
Also didn't it seem overly long for Gardenia to watch body work? I mean. The graphically indicated sex is already pushing me to look the other way. Leave the lovers(ha!) some privacy. On that note does it appear that the chew-him-up-spit-him-out Barb is examining the roast when she looks at Edwardo in the promos?!
I am loving the Director and actor's timing in some scenes such as the moment when Lili says his name. I agree the sad/happy juxtaposition was way too long but even though I expected Lili to amazingly recognize Edwardo when NO body else did, I still jumped, like Colunga, when she said it. He
is
so
fine.
Also didn't it seem overly long for Gardenia to watch body work? I mean. The graphically indicated sex is already pushing me to look the other way. Leave the lovers(ha!) some privacy. On that note does it appear that the chew-him-up-spit-him-out Barb is examining the roast when she looks at Edwardo in the promos?!
I'm thinkin...Nanda and her Pop-goes the weasel seemed to both have questioning look about Barb missing at night. Either it is socially abnormal or over the years they have had cause to question her go-abouts.
Speaking of that I see Barb's weak spot. SHE CAN'T handle the least little DEviation from her plan for her World of Total Domination.Did you note how she firm stepped to Nanda's dresser and began to pick up and hard put down several little bitty things on the desk? Control of her own temper is her weakness. I think I should ESP Edwardo!
Speaking of that I see Barb's weak spot. SHE CAN'T handle the least little DEviation from her plan for her World of Total Domination.Did you note how she firm stepped to Nanda's dresser and began to pick up and hard put down several little bitty things on the desk? Control of her own temper is her weakness. I think I should ESP Edwardo!
Thanks for the recap Pasofino. Your commentary was priceless -- only Barb knows the combination, Gonzo as The Idiot just to name a few.
Khalilah - rut and strut Barbie, hilarious. And yes Gardenia, don't be stupid and talk. Play your cards close to your apron.
La Paloma - loved your take on why Barbie should look older. I've been thinking she has been "grooming" men like Damian for years in order to stay young (shoot she might be a vampire too for all her coldness) and train her own evil assistant.
Khalilah - rut and strut Barbie, hilarious. And yes Gardenia, don't be stupid and talk. Play your cards close to your apron.
La Paloma - loved your take on why Barbie should look older. I've been thinking she has been "grooming" men like Damian for years in order to stay young (shoot she might be a vampire too for all her coldness) and train her own evil assistant.
Bonney: Yes! The nervous dresser scene and the way Lili spoke Eduardo's name. Very nice, very clean.
I think when Barb was fiddling with things on Nanda's desk, she was conducting a pretty brazen impromptu search to see if there was a letter to or from Eduardo.
I could be wrong, but she did seem to be looking for something, and that seems like the most logical thing.
I know that I would be suspicious as hell (and mad too!) if someone started moving things around on my desk like that.
I could be wrong, but she did seem to be looking for something, and that seems like the most logical thing.
I know that I would be suspicious as hell (and mad too!) if someone started moving things around on my desk like that.
Maybe the reason that Babs hasn't wrinkled over the years is that she usually keeps such a blank face. :-)
Khalilah, loved your Rut and Strut take on Barb.
Agnes in NJ - Yes, I thought Erika and Camilo did it in the barn for a true roll in the hay.
Dave: Nanda does seem to be asserting herself, but then there's the Damian distraction.
Cheryl: The d****d box. Just what we needed.
Carlos: You're right - ferrets mating is a great description.
bonney: I noticed Barb's control "issues", too.
Julie: Yes, a beautiful blank face.
Agnes in NJ - Yes, I thought Erika and Camilo did it in the barn for a true roll in the hay.
Dave: Nanda does seem to be asserting herself, but then there's the Damian distraction.
Cheryl: The d****d box. Just what we needed.
Carlos: You're right - ferrets mating is a great description.
bonney: I noticed Barb's control "issues", too.
Julie: Yes, a beautiful blank face.
Julie: she's the Ice Queen...she's frozen solid!
Bonney: [sigh] Isn't Eduardo
just
so
fine?
Who cares how plausible the story is...just keep the camera focused on him!
Maggarita
;-)
Bonney: [sigh] Isn't Eduardo
just
so
fine?
Who cares how plausible the story is...just keep the camera focused on him!
Maggarita
;-)
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 1:11:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 1:11:00 PM EST
I think Dr. Obregon told Ciro that if he made trouble, the Dr. would take away Ciro's chess set, which he obviously loves. I also thought Dr. Obregon may be gay, and I don't know if this will play into the story.
Until last night, Barb pretty much held all the card. But now that Gardenia, Jacinto and Margarita know she was fooling around with Damian, they have something to threaten HER with (although it probably wouldn't work, since she's so sly and slimy.
Until last night, Barb pretty much held all the card. But now that Gardenia, Jacinto and Margarita know she was fooling around with Damian, they have something to threaten HER with (although it probably wouldn't work, since she's so sly and slimy.
Maggarita...YES!
I like the Dorian Gray analogy someone used the other day. That would be a great comuppance. Have someone find your protrait, hack it to bits and you age and die before everyone.
Really, if they are going to keep doing it in the car they need to borrow and Escalade from FELS.
I like the Dorian Gray analogy someone used the other day. That would be a great comuppance. Have someone find your protrait, hack it to bits and you age and die before everyone.
Really, if they are going to keep doing it in the car they need to borrow and Escalade from FELS.
Thanks, Pasofino, for the fun recap. Also , thanks to the commenters for all your interesting and funny comments. Carlos~~~You gave a perfect description of the parking scene. It seemed more competitive than hot and sexy [as Pato says in Tontas ''no es sexy'']. Icyhot Barbie seemed to be striving for that top position . Dumian was just trying to hold his own. I especially appreciated him throwing his jacket into the backseat as if he was spiking a football , and later when Icyhot was exiting his car, he leaned over and puckered up for a little goodbye kissy, but BaBa was out of the mood. Karen~~~I loved your advice to Gardenia to ''keep your cards close to your apron'',,,HA. I agree that the switching back between the cemetary and the mariachi celebration was annoying ...yes, we get it already...some people are having a really good day and others aren't...que sera sera. Ed looked sad but hot...I can live with that. He wears black well. I would like to comfort him.
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:01:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:01:00 PM EST
I thought only 16 year olds enjoyed sex in a car...you have to be a contortionist to manuever around the steering wheel, stick shift & bucket seats. So, if you're of a particular age, I'm thinking the body parts just aren't that limber any more.
You're in the woods...why not spread out under the pines? Beats getting a stick shift up your ___. Not that I have any personal experience with this...
Maggarita
:-0
You're in the woods...why not spread out under the pines? Beats getting a stick shift up your ___. Not that I have any personal experience with this...
Maggarita
:-0
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:03:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:03:00 PM EST
Pasofino~~~I must applaud --''only she knows the combination to her buttons''----that was a great line . HA.
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:15:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:15:00 PM EST
Well, if Dr. O is gay, that means that Babs won't be able to seduce him in order to keep him in line. Or, if he's afraid of being outed, she could threaten him with that too, maybe.
Julie, I was thinking he must be gay also, but in a really awful bad acting way. And who hugs the phone? That whole scene got on my nerves.
Well duh! Here I was thinking that there is something more going on between Dr.O and Babs since he seemed to be affectionately addressing her as Barbi. As for the eyebrow stroking, I just figured that he's vain. There seems to have been a spate of less than honorable docs here lately.
Yah, I think they're making the doc gay in an overly fussy, girly kinda way, thus calling her Barbie. Maybe the writers think this will add a note of levity in between killings, druggings and couplings?
Khalilah
Khalilah
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 3:41:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 3:41:00 PM EST
Thank you, Pasofino. Your recaps are always fun.
I hope Eduardo has all the tears wringed from his pretty eyes for the rest of the novela. Of course his mother's loss was a great tragedy but enough is enough....onward to romance and revenge.
Even though someone OPENED THE BOX, when will we find out the SECRET in the box? By the way, has Lili forgotten how to read over the past 15 years or is she dyslexic? I figured something would complicate the simple OPENiNG OF THE BOX.
I am not liking Erika and Camilo so much. I can't muster much sympathy for someone so "foolish" as Pasofina has described her. They really deserve each other.
I want Eddie to take that bath and get all spiffed up to his handsome self. GinCA
I hope Eduardo has all the tears wringed from his pretty eyes for the rest of the novela. Of course his mother's loss was a great tragedy but enough is enough....onward to romance and revenge.
Even though someone OPENED THE BOX, when will we find out the SECRET in the box? By the way, has Lili forgotten how to read over the past 15 years or is she dyslexic? I figured something would complicate the simple OPENiNG OF THE BOX.
I am not liking Erika and Camilo so much. I can't muster much sympathy for someone so "foolish" as Pasofina has described her. They really deserve each other.
I want Eddie to take that bath and get all spiffed up to his handsome self. GinCA
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 4:27:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 4:27:00 PM EST
Thanks for the great and hilarious recap! And the comments, too! -"It's wonderful how all these people can see in the dark without night vision goggles" HeeHee! Please someone don't forget to tell Eduardo about Babs and Damien!
It might be that the box might be safer in Ciro's room.
It might be that the box might be safer in Ciro's room.
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 4:29:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 4:29:00 PM EST
Excellent recap. I was yelling at my t.v. for Gardenia to lower her voice in case Babs was lurking around quietly listening. I don't want her to become the next victim. It does seem as thought Nanda is having some suspicions about the ice queen. I'm also glad that Liliana is showing some spunk and has as ally in the asylum. Let's hope Eddie finally gets to see what's in the box to move the story along LOL.
And if they READ what is in the box, will they ACT on what is in the box? Or does it have to be the right TIME! Stupid boxes.
SusanLynn: Loved your description of Barb as IcyHot - that's a keeper.
Margaritta: You are wicked, just wicked. The stick shift up your you know what - LOL.
Margaritta: You are wicked, just wicked. The stick shift up your you know what - LOL.
Even though she was drugged up, I guess Lili had to recall Soledad's conversation about the chocolate and Eddie needing to find the BOX or how else would she recognize him after 15 years....by his long lashes and dimples?.... since no one else recognized him. GinCA
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 5:53:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 5:53:00 PM EST
It seems that the writers are trying to show that despite being drugged and imprisoned all these years, Lili has some kind of psychic connection to certain people. She had a strong reaction when Soledad died , and now she recognizes Ed after 15 years .
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 6:19:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 6:19:00 PM EST
Maybe she responds to people she is sure she can trust. For as much drugs as they force on her, she has managed to keep some brain cells. She is actually an interesting character that I want to see evolve.
GinCA, you said, "how else would she recognize him after 15 years...since no one else recognized him. But remember, she was the only one who recognized how evil Barbara was, from the very beginning.
So the characters on the good side are: Weak men, and Eduardo. Stupid, clueless women, and Liliana. That is why Ed and Lil will need to team up.
So the characters on the good side are: Weak men, and Eduardo. Stupid, clueless women, and Liliana. That is why Ed and Lil will need to team up.
I sure hope Dr. O wasn't written swishy just for the comic effect. That wouldn't be very nice.
However, if that's the way it turns out, I hope he gets a HUGE crush on Camilo. And that Babs makes Cam take one for the team.
Lili's reading skills: It's possible that her mind was still a little foggy from her most recent injection. Or that what she read didn't make a lot of sense without the proper context.
When they opened the box, I half-expected them to find Libia's necklace inside. I'm suffering from post-traumatic FELS disorder!
However, if that's the way it turns out, I hope he gets a HUGE crush on Camilo. And that Babs makes Cam take one for the team.
Lili's reading skills: It's possible that her mind was still a little foggy from her most recent injection. Or that what she read didn't make a lot of sense without the proper context.
When they opened the box, I half-expected them to find Libia's necklace inside. I'm suffering from post-traumatic FELS disorder!
Lol, Julie. Thank goodness it wasn't in the BOX or we wouldn't see the necklace for at least another 100 episodes.
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:27:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:27:00 PM EST
Julie~~~I like the way your mind works. P.S. I've been looking at old Highlander episodes on Youtube. That really was a great show...kind of a Canadian/French telenovela with a strong scifi vibe.
Permalink posted by : Friday, March 6, 2009 at 10:13:00 PM EST
: Friday, March 6, 2009 at 10:13:00 PM EST
Oh...and speaking of boxes...Remember that cofre in Duelo de Pasiones that ended up having nothing in it except something that glowed like kryptonite and was never explained. Probably there's a note inside that reads : Beware of Barbie. She's not a good person. [written on the back of Soledad's shopping list : leche, pan, fig newtons, swimcap ]
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