Monday, May 18, 2009
Las tontas no van #115, Mon 5/18, All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.
Mario and Gabino are having a lovely chat in the car. What, no cucumber sandwiches? Santiago had specifically told Gab that he didn’t do any surgery, and Mario says Santi is a liar. Gab says Mario is the liar, and a traitor too, considering that Mario ran off with Pau. Gab suspects that Mario betrayed Santi both then and now. Mario informs Gab that Luzano, his driver, saw the whole thing. Gab puts the squeeze on Luzano, and Luz confirms that Santi did the operation. But Gab still thinks Mario is lying, and he tells him to get out of town. He doesn’t want to see him again.
Jaime asks Isabel how long she’s going to let Paulina threaten her. Isa says she has no choice. She can’t let Pau destroy her family. That’s all that matters. Jaime says she shouldn’t just move out, leaving Pau to wreak destruction. She needs to fight back. But Isa is afraid of the damage that will cause. Jaime sees the picture on Isabel’s desk, the picture from Zamora’s cottage. He doesn’t recognize the woman.
Santi gives Pau two days to get out (stupid move). He tells her to tell the truth about why she’s leaving (he believes in Santa Claus too). Pau turns on the tears to talk to Roc. “Your dad kicked me out of the house.” She claims she doesn’t want to leave because she’ll miss Roc so much. Pau checks that no one is listening at the door, and then she tells Roc, “It’s all Candy’s fault. She told your dad lies about me. But don’t tell your daddy I said that.” She goes on to twist Roc with more lies. Boy oh boy, I can’t wait for Paulina’s pie cart of scorpions! Or maybe the steamroller treatment.
Santi unloads his problems on his therapist, Donato. “I have a son I can’t find. My woman distrusts me. My mom wants to leave. Where did my secure family go?” Donato suggests a relaxing night at the clubhouse. He’ll arrange everything. Then Don calls Candy and tells her Santi is doing badly and they need to give him a welcome surprise.
Fred tries to apologize to Luc about last night. Luc says, “The only thing you want is to get me into bed.” You go, girl! But Fred begs some more, and Luc falls for it.
At the restaurant, Sven and Ole are doing all the work while Chris chats on the phone. Charlie comes in and doesn’t like what he sees.
Chava wants to know why his mom and dad are fighting, and Candy says, “We’ll talk about that later.” When “later” finally arrives, Candy sure will have a whole bunch of things she has to talk about.
At the clubhouse, Don sets Santi up with milk and cookies. Don quietly lets Candy in and leaves. Candy says, “You’re doing badly and so am I. We can keep each other company.” Santi gives Candy a look that says he is fully aware that it has been two weeks since their night on the beach.
Pat and Alicia meet with an attorney who assures them, if they can prove that Candy claimed to be dead, they can get custody of Chava. Pat clarifies that he doesn’t want to hurt Candy. He only wants to protect his son. Gregoria walks in and hears Ali telling the lawyer that Candy has done psychological damage to Chava. Gregoria lays into Pat for trying to take Chava for revenge. Alicia defends him, so Gregoria lays into her next, saying she always was the selfish one. Pat is between a rock and a hard place. Art and Margarita enter from opposite sides and join the fray.
Santi and Candy pillow talk while they dance. He loves her more every day, he wants to do the little things with her: wake up next to her every day, or watch movies, or cook. Candy asks, “How would it be, living with you?” He doesn’t know, but living with her would be paradise. More dancing, more kissing. When they lie down to watch a movie, Santi makes advances and Candy plays coy. Santiago says, “I want to be with you because you make me very happy” (Cervantes, he’s not!). While she’s in the bathroom, he does a little tango solo, then he tries to strike a sexy pose. I say he should stick to tango – works for me. Meanwhile Candy hides out in the bathroom. She calls Barbara and says she’s very uncomfortable getting romantic in the clubhouse because Santi and the other abandonados have brought so many women there. Santi starts to wonder if she got lost in the bathroom. Candy’s nervousness makes her break out in hives and she can’t stop scratching. Santiago gives her an antihistamine and she falls asleep. He tries to waken her with the sounds of Puerto Vallarta – the surf, the birds, and the sea lions. Silliness ensues. Hmm. Telenovela love scene meets I Love Lucy. It’s not working for me.
Meño and Gregoria talk about Pat’s latest move. Greg is worried that Candy will leave town to keep Chava. She asks for the chisme on Meño’s new friend. Charlie walks in at that moment and says he distrusts Chris. He warns his dad to be careful.
Paulina meets with Gabino in the car. She insists that Santiago is innocent and Mario lied.
Santiago takes the sleeping Candy home and puts her to bed. Chava dreams that he wins the soccer game and Rocío kisses him. He wakes up and goes to his mama’s room, where he sees Santi on the bed, giving his sleeping mama a kiss. Chava demands, “DON’T KISS MY MOM!” and rudely tells him to get out of the house. Chava climbs into bed with Candy to protect her from Santiago, and he refuses to leave when Gregoria tells him to.
Ricardo shows Meño his new rug and announces that he’s ready to come out of the closet. Meño warns him that it’s not as easy as he thinks. It means his friend will pull away, people will treat him differently, and what will they say at his job? Ricardo wants to talk about the two of them, but Meño makes it clear. They’ll be friends like always, nothing more.
At breakfast, the Odd Couple explains to Candy that Chava kicked Santi out. Candy thought he would come to accept Santi, but it’s going from bad to worse. Up in his room, Candy tells him he shouldn’t be rude to Santiago. Chava agrees – he won’t be rude, but he won’t let Santi kiss his mama. Candy sets him straight and reminds Chava that she’s the mama, and he’s not the one who makes the rules around here. April Fools! No, she gives him an isn’t-that-cute hug and Chava maintains his position as little dictator.
Speaking of people who never learned the meaning of “No,” Fred pressures Luc to go out with him tonight, but she slips out of his claws.
Roc tells Beto and Chava that she’s going to the concert tonight with her papa and Candy.
Art asks Pat about Santi’s connection to Gabino. Art recalls that just before Rocky disappeared, he talked about having surgery to change his face. Pat speculates that maybe Santi did the surgery.
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I just had write while I was here at Caray, Caray! and commenting on Cuidado con el angel. I just love your title.
I try to watch every other day because of my schedule, so I am so grateful for all of the recappers for this show. It keeps me inform and keep track of where the show is. Thanks again!
Genevieve
Chava is quite the brat. Will Candy ever stand up to him?
I wondered what Santi said to Chava when Chava was kicking him out? Santi didn't look too happy with the little prince.
I hope Isabel doesn't move out. Pau is beyond evil for the way she tortures poor little Rocio.
Carrie L.
Fear of the consequences of telling the truth is the core of what's perpetuating the evil here. Isa is silent as she can't allow Ro to learn her mother is a liar and manipulator. Further, to learn Santi isn't her father would clearly devastate her. Candy continues to allow Chava to control her life because she's not strong enough to be the mother he needs and make the hard decisions that go along with it.
Thankfully, it didn't take Charlie long to realize Chris' true colors and has warned Meño. Perhaps this disaster can be averted.
Diana in MA
Carlos
Wow, Pau is getting meaner and meaner. It's hard to believe that she's Rocio's mother the way she uses and abuses her daughter for her own diabolical plans. And meeting with Gabino and giving him a little peck, she's playing with fire.
Is Candy human? Finally alone with her own true love after a 2-week hiatus and she calls her girlfriend? And what is it about Santiago that makes women break out in hives? Didn't the same thing happen to Pau? Maybe it's his aftershave.
Thanks Paula! Terrific recap and what a great title.
Carrie: When Chava kicked out Santi, I think Santi said something like "that doesn't sound like the way a well brought-up young man should treat guests in his house".
Carlos: I agree that Lozano is in trouble. First, he agreed with Mario that Santi did the operation. Now Paulina says Santi didn't, and now what's Lozano going to say? For that matter, if he says Paulina is lying, she's in trouble, too. But Gabino probably won't kill anyone w/o knowing the truth. So he's going to have to threaten someone to get them to talk. Another thing he could do (this would be terrible, but not unusual for a novela) is kidnap one of the children. No matter what, it looks as if we're in for a lot of action in these final weeks.
Like Sylvia, I had trouble believing that go-nowhere scene with Candy and Santiago. After two weeks apart (so to speak) wouldn't you just fall into each other's arms and start removing clothing pronto!? But no, they dance, they watch TV (and yes, guys get distracted choosing between TV and love-making....but that's after a few years together, not so soon in the relationship, ye gods. And Candy...Lord! if I were Santiago, I'd be rethinking this whole engagement pronto. She's way too high-maintenance and low-satisfaction for any normal red-blooded man. IMO.
I actually LIKED Ricardo's toupee. Thought it gave him a whole new look...and a good one. On the picture in Zamora's bedroom, can there be another explanation? Quite a letdown that Jaime didn't recognize it...or says he didn't anyway.
Anyhoo...great title and recap and above and beyond for MEPS. You get the Recappers Gold Medal, Paula.
I agree with him of course.
Candy isn't doing Chava any favors by turning him into super brat.
Carrie L.
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