Caray, Caray!

I will post again my request for a guest recapper. I will be away photographing in Wyoming for two Wednesday episodes, June 17th and 24th, the exact same weeks that Melissa will be in Mexico. I haven't heard from anyone with a burning desire to do guest recapping to try it out. In fact I haven't heard from anyone at all about it. How about a group effort? Could be fun. At the very least would someone agree to post headers and attach them so our enthusiastic group of commenters can keep up the momentum.

Well, I join the concerned citizens for costume change. That striped sweater and the white blouse and yellow skirt must at least smell a bit musty after a week of episodes. But, a Date with Franco? Who wouldn't have trouble picking out the perfect outfit. On the other side of the house, Aurora has dressed herself in poor me, poor me clothes for her date with Dominga. We are not amused and Santiago is in tears again.

Aurora (Abora) reacts to Barbara's relentless string of impertinent questions, So she has a Dead Mom, so she died young, Dominga vs Barbinator which is worse. Dominga gets her life. She has to discover Abora's identity (thanks for the real name for Aurora, Melissa) Fernanda finally changes her clothes and goes for the high cut nookie proof, Peter Pan collared blouse.

The goon squad gets sandwiches and swear to follow Artemio's orders as they sit outside Jairo's bar waiting for action to report. Dominga with black socks slipping, acts out the disgusting goof on the lawn, gets the news from a disbelieving Tomasa that Abora went to town. As fast as she can pivot her sagging black socked feet, she posts for the village.

Fernanda shows Santi her clothes and tells of her meeting with Franco. it is connected (relacionado) only with the business she tries to be so serious. Santi teases wanting to know why she is so concerned with what she is picking to wear. She demurs, I don't want to be the widow that everyone pities. And how about Aurora, she changes the subject. Santi replies, I need to ask you help.

Gardenia, shows up with the box from Margarita's, you bet it is without the letters, As Franco dives his hands into the box when he sees some letters while Denia the Damned wants to bring him coffee in her sex-kitten voice. [Ed note, I am so disappointed in DD, it is hard to describe these scenes.]

At the village church altar, Abora prays to the Virgincita, assuring the ever smiling statue how she loves Santil but couldn't stand more questions and grilling from the Barbinator. The classic cast system intimidation has worked its magic.

Santi tells Nanda how the wicked (really he said adorada, adored but with a sneer) step-mother's (madrastra) questions bothered Abora and he is sure she wanted to spoil (fastidiar) his wedding plans with Aurora.

Franco goes through the letters and is frustrated that none of the Nanda letters are there. Cut to her bedroom where Gardenia has said letters and finds a black bag to hide them in her closet, I can barely watch this betrayal but adjusting my beanie.

Abora asks for forgiveness for misleading Barb and Gonzo, she acted like the worst of cheats (embusteras).. Suddenly violating the sanctuary of the altar, Dominga grabs Abora by the scruff of the neck. You are going back with me, she barks.

Fernanda defends Barbara's motives with mild resistance to Santi's assurance that Barbara is interfering as usual with his life.

For a fat old drunk Dominga has no trouble subduing the spineless Abora who seems to have no strength to resist the blows and abusive language that condemns Abora since she was born. She won't put up with Abora's tantrums (berrinches) but is perfectly launched into her own. The motivation of Dominga's fury is hard to fathom.

Tomasa comes to tell Santi that some woman came looking for Abora. Santi doesn't ask for a description but asks Tomasa to tell him as soon as he sees her again. He then tells Fernanda that if it is Dominga, the witch (bruja) they are in serious trouble.

Dominga is taking her back with hair pulling and smacks in broad daylight in the middle of the town and of course, no one does more than mildly shrug their shoulders or pretend the unlikely pair are invisible with their scene in the middle of this very small town. Abora says, she has other plans she finally shows an inch of spine that she will marry Santiago and Dominga might as well go back to her village. Dominga says what will these rich folks say when they know who you really are? This makes some sense, but wouldn't Dominga profit from a grifter program here? Artemio Bravo sure seems to have her trembling in her sinking socks.

Suspicious Barbara, reviews Abora's words, She says the her mother was named Esperanza. I need to be sure that she is dead. And still I have doubts, how was it that my handkerchief came into her hands. I have to discover what is going on.

*Who is drinking, highballer Damian? No, no, the hand on the booze is once again Artemio asking into the phone, what is happening with Jairo? The goon squad report, they haven't seen anybody of interest come or go from the bar. Then he wants them to locate (ubicar) Franco Santoro's employee, Gardenia. The story is over with Jairo. Goon two asks goon one, Are we going to make her sing? For now we only have to locate her. Are these two smart enough to drive to Las Animas, stay tuned...

Said Gardenia still sneaking around in her own room, says the letters that Fernanda sent HER Eduardo will be hidden from him. Even her empty head registers at the level of her flashing black eyes, that this may not work out well.

Steve tells him the machine can't be stopped , Eduardo is over . the his wanting to revive the love of the dead Eduardo is like trying to resuscitate a cadaver. But if you don't want to convert into a criminal,. That is the problem, I love her, wails our handsome hero, Oh Dios, what am I going to do? It has resulted into a childhood love turning into a grand amor of a man whose heart beats with all his love. Steve tries again with pointless cheerleading to rally ED/Franco. He offers, Eduardo is dead but Franco was just was born. Eduardo struggles with the lies. Steve says he only has to believe that he is in reality Franco Santoro.

Fernanda pats makeup and remembers telling Franco on the horse ride that with all the bad things that have happened in her life that she has just told him of the happiest moments of her life.

Steve tries to get him to imagine what will happen if Fernanda discovers that he is not Franco but is Eduardo. Fernanda would never forgive me. IT is a time bomb, at any moment, she could realize who I am in reality. But you have to renounce Eduardo and forever become Franco Santoro.

Santi is driving looking around suspicious and very worried in Villa Madera while at the no-tell hotel, Dominga seems able to push Abora abut and pull her hair while Abora offers no resistance to speak of short of lots of whining. I am fed up with you trying to leave. Don't think you can return to the house of the ricos when you are from the class of ticks (clase de garrapata) and don't even try to stick even a nose out the window (asomar). We may never know why does she hate her so, She continues to berate her with taunts of well, princess where is your crown.

*Barbara, dramatic music pulsing, touches the oil painting of Abora which means she has invaded Santi's room, and asks, In reality, who is your mother? While over at the hotel, Abora asks too but of Dominga, why do you hate me so much? Stop asking questions I am not going to answer. Abora, kneels at the monster's bed, her submissive whining isn't easy to report, I will work and give you all my money so you can be so happy. FELiZ Dominga says she will throw water on this cheekiness (jeta). You don't have anyone. She carries on assuring Abora that she has impossible longings to be loved or cared for or even a part of anything but the lowest level of society. If it weren't for me you would be dead! Scream, scream (chilla chilla), do you think your blue prince will come to find you? She actually does hear the blue prince yelling from his car out the roof window. The goon guards are still parked in front of Jairo's watching from their black car with no signs of going to locate Gardenia. Santi stands in his roof window and bellows for Aurora.. With the Abora worming her way on the floor near the door, Dominga finally taunts her with the fatal threat, if you leave you will never know where to find her mother. Why does Abora care, why do we care, but Abora obligingly cringes.

Time to check in on Grupo lacsomuch Lactos, Osvaldo and Anibal talk about Vladi, As of tomorrow he will occupy the old office of Damian. Osvaldo asks, aren't you worried about his knowing the secrets about the speculation in the market (especular de la bolsa). After he is satisfied we can return the capital to the treasure or funds (arcas) of Grupo Lactos. [I guess they will fill Pris's accounts to fool Vladi and Pris.

Back at Vladi's apartment, he is ranting to Damian, the nerve (descara) of Anibla is unforgivable! V Damina says the important thing is he gave you gave Pris the documentation to build her confidence in you. But, Vladi adds, She made a deal (trato) with me that if I got her the information, she insists on knowing who was the contact in GL. Damian snaps, you didn't tell her it was me? No, says Vladi, but I told her it was Flor. Damian thinks this is fine. Vladi is concerned with betraying Flor, I begged her not to be unfair with Flor or get her in trouble with Anibal.

You have to save your own hide (pellejo). It is either protecting Flor or the love of Priscila, what do you choose?

* Boobalot has dancers like FELS old Badlove Bar without singing, Jairo in his kingdom answers his phone, it is Lucio at the jail begging, can you do something for me? Jairo, advise is that he doesn't need his help, You need a lawyer. Lucio tries to threaten, If you don't help get me out of here, I will tell them that it was you who killed Manzanaresl Jairo makes threats fo his own so we leave. Lucio in jail looking plenty worried. Jairo looks at his kingdom with his usual jaunty bravado.

Papa climbs the stairs with sudden interest in what Fernanda is doing. Are you going to be out long (demorar)? Fernanda lies and says she is going out for dinner with Erika. Santi, tells Fernanda at the bottom of the stairs that he has been out looking for Abora and is sure that Dominga has her .

Fernanda says she will help him look for Abora when she returns she has to keep her appointment with Franco. Aurora where are you, Santi says clutching at flowers.

Abora asks the slobbering, greasy fingered Domnga for five minutes. She sneers, what do you want 5 minutes for? To say goodbye to Santi. Abora promises to come back but greasy fingers hands her keys.

Steve speculates, Who is Fernanda going out with tonight, Eduardo or Franco? They are interrupted by Gardenia, Erika has arrived. Franco asks for her to wait for a minute, Gardenia is disgusted but goes back and tells Erika. Gardenia is jealous of her and says she feels like (tengo ganas) devastating her (desolarla)

Barbara is ail dressed up and is gong out to a business meeting according to her, Gonzo who usually doesn't notice who goes where, wants to know with whom and wonders if she would be annoyed if he stayed home. Barbara acknowledges that Gonzo he is always bored (and boring) at these things and she doesn't mind while she puts on her coat with a I love you see ya later (chump). Gonzo has a second thought on this day, When I tell Barbara that my daughter has confidence in Franco there are going to be big problems .

Barbara meets up with Cadho on the stairs. They exchange info on his progress on searching Las Animas for Franco clues. She wants to get the goods on Franco as soon as possible. I promise to carry you info (including the birth certificate) hasta le carnet when his mother gave birth to him.

* Franco comes in to Erika with Steve. She coyly asks if she is interrupting. Steve steps forward claiming, Franco has to go out but I have all the time in the world. And good news we have the date of the big party and the Elizaldes will all get invitations. Steve gives a big push to Erika's already over inflated ego, she will be the official hostess (anfitriona). Steve should die from the looks Franco gives him.

Domingo is still menacing, You have one hour and if you want to tell your warrior goodbye, these are my conditions.

Erika leaves so happy that she is the partner (pareja) of Franco. Erika kisses all the way out the door. Franco is furious, Don't you realize that this will be playing a dangerous game? This is not a game you are playing. I don't want to mislead Erika, but you will help her get revenge on Camilho Erika is going to be so happy being the hostess role while putting down Camlho. You can't ask Fernanda to assume this role at this point. And at this moment you should be arriving at the restaurant where Fernanda is now arriving. Fernanda is stepping out of her car an the restaurant at that very moment.

Dominga makes another string of insults like weakling (canija) you better return in just one hour, what are you going to do? Abora the addled says, I am going to the house of Gonzo and Barbara tell him I am starving, poor (muerto de hambre). okay go but you have no more than one hour. We have to get back to the hovel (jacal).

Franco shows up late at the restaurant, sorry something came up to delay me. What do you feel like having? (que apetece) did you order? She seems stern and leads off with, and what is so important that you wanted to deal (tratar) with me with such urgency (tanta urgencia)??

Next: Oops the terrible twosome track Fernanda and Franco to the restaurant, Barb sits in the cafe part and talks to Cad who skulks in the bushes like the rat he really is. All we need is for Erika to show up but they don't show us that fun event.

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