Saturday, May 09, 2009
Tontas no Van Friday 5/8 We’re under attack! Pau! Pau! Pau!
Ay, caray! What an episode. It appears that Paulina is attacking on numerous fronts (at least 3), all part of her devious scheme to have poor Santi fall into her clutches. I was thinking about Charly’s wish list, starting with a cheer (porra), and I decided if Paulina had one, it might go like this:
Pau, Pau, Pau! Here comes Paulina
No one is sneakier no one is mean-ah
Pau, Pau, Pau! She’s worse than Mariloca
Don’t get her mad or she’ll hit you in the boca
Pau, Pau, Pau! She’s got the Pau-er
She sure can attack tho’ she looks like a flower
Pau, Pau, Pau! Watch out, Luc and Isa
They’ll bend to her will like the Tower of Pisa!
Go……..Pau!
Gimme a P, gimme an A, gimme a U, What’s it spell?
(Lot’s of trouble for all our characters).
Okay, my apologies to all you poets out there, but as my wife always says
You’re a poet and you don’t even know it.
But your feet show it. They’re Longfellows!
Sorry again, I get silly sometimes. Now back to our story.
After revisiting 1) Ceci’s somewhat suspect warning to Soledad about Raúl, 2) Candy and Santi’s announcement of their engagement in front of the whole family, and 3) Paulina’s bombshell pronouncement to Isabel that Rocío is actually the daughter of Mario(!), we’re ready for even more fireworks tonight!
Isabel doesn’t believe Pau. No prob, replies Pau (this paternity thing is her attack No. 1), let’s just do a little DNA test. Isa doesn’t need a test to know that Rocío is her granddaughter, and besides, if Mario was the father, and Paulina loved Mario back then, why didn’t Pau just leave with Mario? Simple. Mario didn’t want kids, so Pau says she felt it would be easier just to marry Santiago, who did want kids. Pau then gets really down and dirty, remarking that Santi doesn’t have any kids at all. Let’s see, he’s not the father of Rocío, he’s not the father of Lucía, and as for Marissa, who knows where that kid is? This really angers Isa, but Pau says she’s really not that bad. She left her nice house in New York, and here, she has this big house, her daughter, her husband…. If Isa doesn’t go against her, (I think she says, still not having captions) Pau will give Isa a grandkid, and this one will be real! Isabel slaps her hard.
When asked about the wedding date, Santi and Candy tentatively say one month, after which Paulina knowingly asks Rocío to congratulate the couple, which of course causes Roc to say she doesn’t want to. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Donato brings Tina up to speed about the engagement, but he’s worried that Paulina is causing problems by turning Rocío against her Dad. Tina thinks Pau is a shrew (una arpía).
Charly and Lucía enter the kitchen to clear things up, but they quickly become about as clear as mud. She’s upset about Charly and Daniela, he’s upset about Lucía and Federico, neither will admit they’re jealous, and they end up screaming at each other, yelling that they don’t even want to be friends anymore!
Santi and Candy try the grown-up approach to convince their reluctant kids. Santi explains that no one forced Rocío and Chava to be friends, their hearts just chose this. And it’s the same with Candy and Santi, their hearts just chose each other. Roc doesn’t want Candy to be her Mommy, but Candy points out that Roc will always have her own Mommy, and Chava will still have his own Dad. Chava isn’t convinced, though, and runs off in protest, followed by Candy. Santi is doing a little better with Rocío, but not much.
Pat is mad at Arturo for getting mixed up with the mafia, how could he? Art first says there’s no proof, but Pat reminds him about the unsound buildings, Pat knows the score. Maybe, replies Art, but he’s paying for his sins now. He reveals to Pat that he has major prostate problems, he’s going to have some studies done, but the results may not be very encouraging.
Okay, enough of this doom and gloom. Gregoria and Meño are sitting in front of the mirror, both applying yellow wrinkle cream like twins, first to the cheek, then to the forehead, in sync with each other, gossiping about Candy and Santi. Candy comes in, distraught, plops down on the bed, Greg and Meño swivel around, what’s the problem? Candy’s upset about Chava, who can’t sleep due to worry about Santi and Candy. Greg and Meño sit on each side of Candy, cheer her up a little, when she notices their ridiculous face cream. Meño first jokes that it’s warpaint, admits it’s for wrinkles, as Greg asserts that of course she doesn’t HAVE any wrinkles, and we go to commercial with Jaime Camil’s song (Señora de Nadie) in the background.
It’s late, and Candy can’t sleep. She sits in semi-darkness on the steps inside her house, when there’s a knock at the door. Santi can’t sleep, either. He comforts her about Chava, saying they have to be patient. They love each other, and they’re not going to give up that love. They hug a little.
It’s finally morning, and a sleepy Chava is on the phone with his Dad. He tells Pat the reason why he’s sleepy – he was up late at Rocío’s house, and he was not happy to find out that Rocío’s Dad is now the novio of his Mom Candy. On the other end of the phone, someone else is also not happy.
Candy is reminiscing about the good times she had with Chava growing up, as we see a montage of Chava as a baby and a little kid. Gregoria comes in, smiling and holding an envelope. First, though, they look at some of Chava’s baby pictures. They debate which is more important – being a mother, or being a woman. Greg always felt she was both combined. She shows Candy that the envelope has a note from Arturo wanting to get together with her. Should she go? Not unless you want to hurt Margarita, says Candy, and Greg doesn’t want to do that. She then goes on a little lighthearted rant about how women really don’t have time to decide which is more important, being a woman or a mother, since they’re always busy, cooking, cleaning, taking care of the kids, and as she walks out, Candy is feeling a little happier.
As Greg comes downstairs, she sees that Meño is talking to Pat at the door. Pat is unhappy (see above) and wants to talk to Candy. Candy has her new “look”, with the plush hairstyle, extra makeup and a little white dress. Gregoria and Meño leave the two to tango, while they retreat halfway up the stairs, ears wide open.
But first, it’s time for some evil, as Paulina (attack NO. 2) triumphantly presses “enter” on her computer, sending Lucía a cute little email containing pictures of Lucía and Fred kissing in the dark, thoughtfully accompanied by a happy little note to Luc, saying Hola! Lucía I’m sending you these photos, whadya think?
Pat asks if Candy’s getting married, and she confirms it. Isn’t it a little soon, he inquires? Candy is more interested in why Pat keeps avoiding giving her the divorce. Well, Pat’s sad, and he thinks Chava is sad, too, and Chava’s suffering, and he just wants Candy to think about that. He leaves, as Candy’s face falls. The mice come out from hiding, and Meño opines how muy mala onda (uncool) it is for Pat to be using Chava to get back with Candy. Gregoria’s on board too, maybe she could talk to Pat about his not giving Candy a divorce. Candy thinks they’re a bunch of gossips.
Ah, well, the death knell for the sex bell. Santi’s taking it down, as Hort and Lalo watch and comely assistant holds the ladder. Lalo’s about to cry, the bell was so pretty. Hortensia is also sad that Santi’s dallying days are done. Comely assistant gives silent support.
New-look Candy makes her entrance at the Institute. Hola, chicas! She’s got her little white dress on, the big hair, nice high heeled sandals and a smart red handbag. How strange, where is everyone? Well, they’re all in her office, and when Candy enters, they ooh and aah at our new-looker. Barb asks if anything’s official with Dr. Plastico, and Candy flashes the ring, along with her brilliant smile, as the ladies squeal with excitement! Before giving the details, Candy wants to talk with the psicologa Barb (?). It’s the same question, woman or mother? Barb reassures her, don’t pressure Chava, observe him, give him time. Eventually you’ll realize you can be happy with Chava and with Santiago (as Jaime Camil’s song plays again).
Who’s Candy’s first client of the day? It’s Amanda, secretly hired by Paulina (attack No. 3) to separate Candy from Santi. She has a very delicate matter, and Candy assures her they’ll keep it quiet, but no, she wants to make a public complaint. Candy asks her to tell what the problem is, but she’d rather SHOW it. She lifts up her sweater in the front, showing Candy (but not us) a horribly disfigured stomach, the result of failed plastic surgery. Amanda wants the quack doctor who did it to go to jail, to PAY for his crimes. Candy (who, as we know, has a long history of distrust of plastic surgeons) is in total agreement. We’ll get lawyers, we’ll get the guy, we just need some background data. First of all, what’s the name of the guy? Santiago Lopez Carmona!
At the restaurant, Ricardo has come to see Meño, who proceeds to shut him down fast. Meño tells Ric he knows about the letters, stop sending them, Meño doesn’t like them at all. Ricardo feels he can’t deny his feelings, but Meño reminds him how much this is going to hurt his wife Catalina. Meño relates how when he told HIS wife, there was a lot of pain. Meño wants to be direct. Is Ricardo gay, or he playing some game?
Candy thinks there must be a mistake. Amanda is sure there’s no mistake. In fact, this terrible guy has an office in this very building, one floor down. Candy can’t believe it. Why not? Because he’s my novio! Amanda feigns surprise. How could you, Candy fall into his trap? (redes, or nets). This guy has two faces. One is kind, intelligent, professional, but when backed into a corner, he’s the Devil himself! Candy, wake up! Candy is trying to explain it, but Amanda adds that when she confronted Santi with the problem, he denied everything, and kicked her out! And she’s left with the disfigurement. Candy is blinking, choking in stunned confusion.
At Santi’s house, Isabel is sitting with Santi in Santi’s home office (he has some figurines of jazz musicians on the desk). He recognizes that something is wrong with Isabel. She finally brings himself to say that Paulina bothers her. No problem, says Santi, we’ll tell her to leave. Isa is relieved, yes, please, that’s what I want, and by the way, your friend Mario, have you noticed that he’s changed? What do you mean, asks Santi? From behind Isa, the voice of doom (Paulina) says “tell him, Señora Isabel. If you don’t, I will!” Suddenly, Isabel doesn’t feel like talking, and says she would like to lie down. Paulina says fine, but if you leave, I’ll just tell Santi EVERYTHING! Santi, your Mom wants Mario to leave because he is..Paulina, wait! interrupts Isa.
Amanda is still toying with Candy. Of course, Candy must think she’s lying, of course she’ll back her novio, I guess I can’t count on your help after all, she says. Candy wants Amanda to put herself in Candy’s place, but Amanda says No, put yourself in MY place. You talk about aiding people with problems, but I can see which team you’ve chosen. I’ll just leave. Hope you don’t regret your choice. Candy weakly asks her to send the info, she’ll look at it, and as Amanda exits, Candy’s “new look” isn’t looking so new anymore.
Remember four paragraphs back when Meño asked Ricardo if he was gay? Well, it’s now two seconds later, and the answer is yes, but Ric’s not ready to tell his wife. Meño says he’s known Ric and especially his wife for years, and is Ric really sure he’s gay? Ric denied it for years, but it’s always been true, and he doesn’t love his wife. He just doesn’t want to lose this chance at happiness. He puts his hand on Meño’s. Meño asks, what happens if I don’t move my hand, and leave it here, under yours?
Isabel is still fumbling, when Pau “rescues” her, telling Santi that what happened was that Isabel saw Pau kissing Mario on the mouth, and like any mother, was worried about the consequences. Santi tells Isa he’s fine with Pau and Mario, don’t worry, Ma, as Isabel has essentially caved to Pau’s pressure, and can’t say a word.
Ricardo replies to Meño’s question, if Meño left his hand there, it would mean he’s giving Ricardo an opportunity. Meño removes his hand. If I left it there, it would be a disaster. Every time I see Catalina, I’d be thinking I robbed her husband. Ricardo protests, but Meño says he doesn’t want anything to do with Ricardo, and actually doesn’t want anything to do with anyone else, either. He’s a bear and spring has passed him by (I think that’s what he said). Ricardo says don’t torture yourself. I’ve always had a lot of affection for you. You’ve always been very important to me. VERY important. As he leaves, Zamora and Toño offer Meño a tequila for his pressure, pretending they heard nothing, but would Meño like to tell them about it?
Mario and Pau are walking in the garden, Pau complaining about Isabel, telling Mario that Isa now knows that Rocío is Mario’s daughter. What are you talking about?! Demands Mario. Well, it’s true, says Pau. “Just what I need” says Mario in exasperation, one more person (Santi) who wants me dead! He tells Pau about how the mafia guy Gabino is getting suspicious about what happened with Mario and the operation 6 years ago. Pau doesn’t want Mario to be hurt. Mario reminds her that she knew all about it. Pau says no way, and if you said anything, I could die too. Don’t say anything, as she gets all seductive on Mario, gives him a deep kiss. This is observed by Isabel, standing 30 feet away at the house’s back door. She closes the door, clasps her hands together in distress as her mind replays Pau’s words about who is Rocío’s father.
Rocío wants to read her email on the girls’ computer, but Lucía doesn’t have time, and is reading her own email. Okay, challenges Rocío, I’ll just tell Daddy you have a novio and you kissed him! Lucía denies this, but Rocío says her Mom showed her the pictures on her cellphone! Luc kicks Rocío out (but she actually hides outside the door, her little face still showing). Then Lucía looks at her computer, and sure enough, there are the pictures of Luc and Fred in the bedroom! Lucía shuts off the computer, races outside to confront Paulina. Paulina admits taking the photos, teases Luc that she hopes Luc used a condom, says she might show them to Santiago, and this infuriates Lucía, who says nothing happened, and she’s not afraid, but Paulina spits back that she SHOULD be!
Finally, some good news, as Donato reads Tina’s follow up tests from the breast cancer, there was no metastasis! Tina’s still worried about the radiation therapy, but Donato is supportive, and Tina is very thankful.
In the playhouse, Chava and Rocío are friends, they’re going to play husband and wife. Never missing an opportunity to cause problems, Paulina comes in with Attack No. 4, suggesting to the kids that rather than playing husband and wife, they could play novios. Rocío can be Candy and Chava can be Santiago. Well, neither of them wants to be the hated novio of their parent, an argument ensues, and in less than a minute, Rocío is telling Chava to leave her house, which he’s happy to do!
No puede ser, repeats Candy to herself, thinking about Amanda’s story.
A little later, Rocío is telling Santi what happened, while serving tea with her little girl china. Santi reminds her she really does like Chava, and she agrees. He wants her to call Chava, to apologize, and they can be friends again. Santi calls the house, and Chava’s not home, but Gregoria tells Santi where Chava is, and Santi and Rocío will go meet him.
Chava’s in the park, kicking the fútbol with Beto and Pat. Margarita and Alicia observe from the shade, the baby carriage at their side. Marg is happy, Ali is fed up, she’s still not into this kid thing. Marg tells her to bear it, has she seduced Pat yet? Ali has done everything short of walking nude through the house. Be patient, advises Marg. A man can last a month without soccer, but without sex, no way! They watch the three boys, happy in their boy world, yelling GOL!
Gabino is in the Italian restaurant as Arturo enters, no wanting to sit down. Gabino says build me the building I want, or else!
And our final scene is quite provocative. Santi arrives at the park, Rocío goes off to be friendly with Chava, as Alicia shows the baby to Santi! Does he want to hold him? He does, and Santi lovingly cuddles Patito, completely unaware that it’s his OWN SON!
Pau, Pau, Pau! Here comes Paulina
No one is sneakier no one is mean-ah
Pau, Pau, Pau! She’s worse than Mariloca
Don’t get her mad or she’ll hit you in the boca
Pau, Pau, Pau! She’s got the Pau-er
She sure can attack tho’ she looks like a flower
Pau, Pau, Pau! Watch out, Luc and Isa
They’ll bend to her will like the Tower of Pisa!
Go……..Pau!
Gimme a P, gimme an A, gimme a U, What’s it spell?
(Lot’s of trouble for all our characters).
Okay, my apologies to all you poets out there, but as my wife always says
You’re a poet and you don’t even know it.
But your feet show it. They’re Longfellows!
Sorry again, I get silly sometimes. Now back to our story.
After revisiting 1) Ceci’s somewhat suspect warning to Soledad about Raúl, 2) Candy and Santi’s announcement of their engagement in front of the whole family, and 3) Paulina’s bombshell pronouncement to Isabel that Rocío is actually the daughter of Mario(!), we’re ready for even more fireworks tonight!
Isabel doesn’t believe Pau. No prob, replies Pau (this paternity thing is her attack No. 1), let’s just do a little DNA test. Isa doesn’t need a test to know that Rocío is her granddaughter, and besides, if Mario was the father, and Paulina loved Mario back then, why didn’t Pau just leave with Mario? Simple. Mario didn’t want kids, so Pau says she felt it would be easier just to marry Santiago, who did want kids. Pau then gets really down and dirty, remarking that Santi doesn’t have any kids at all. Let’s see, he’s not the father of Rocío, he’s not the father of Lucía, and as for Marissa, who knows where that kid is? This really angers Isa, but Pau says she’s really not that bad. She left her nice house in New York, and here, she has this big house, her daughter, her husband…. If Isa doesn’t go against her, (I think she says, still not having captions) Pau will give Isa a grandkid, and this one will be real! Isabel slaps her hard.
When asked about the wedding date, Santi and Candy tentatively say one month, after which Paulina knowingly asks Rocío to congratulate the couple, which of course causes Roc to say she doesn’t want to. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Donato brings Tina up to speed about the engagement, but he’s worried that Paulina is causing problems by turning Rocío against her Dad. Tina thinks Pau is a shrew (una arpía).
Charly and Lucía enter the kitchen to clear things up, but they quickly become about as clear as mud. She’s upset about Charly and Daniela, he’s upset about Lucía and Federico, neither will admit they’re jealous, and they end up screaming at each other, yelling that they don’t even want to be friends anymore!
Santi and Candy try the grown-up approach to convince their reluctant kids. Santi explains that no one forced Rocío and Chava to be friends, their hearts just chose this. And it’s the same with Candy and Santi, their hearts just chose each other. Roc doesn’t want Candy to be her Mommy, but Candy points out that Roc will always have her own Mommy, and Chava will still have his own Dad. Chava isn’t convinced, though, and runs off in protest, followed by Candy. Santi is doing a little better with Rocío, but not much.
Pat is mad at Arturo for getting mixed up with the mafia, how could he? Art first says there’s no proof, but Pat reminds him about the unsound buildings, Pat knows the score. Maybe, replies Art, but he’s paying for his sins now. He reveals to Pat that he has major prostate problems, he’s going to have some studies done, but the results may not be very encouraging.
Okay, enough of this doom and gloom. Gregoria and Meño are sitting in front of the mirror, both applying yellow wrinkle cream like twins, first to the cheek, then to the forehead, in sync with each other, gossiping about Candy and Santi. Candy comes in, distraught, plops down on the bed, Greg and Meño swivel around, what’s the problem? Candy’s upset about Chava, who can’t sleep due to worry about Santi and Candy. Greg and Meño sit on each side of Candy, cheer her up a little, when she notices their ridiculous face cream. Meño first jokes that it’s warpaint, admits it’s for wrinkles, as Greg asserts that of course she doesn’t HAVE any wrinkles, and we go to commercial with Jaime Camil’s song (Señora de Nadie) in the background.
It’s late, and Candy can’t sleep. She sits in semi-darkness on the steps inside her house, when there’s a knock at the door. Santi can’t sleep, either. He comforts her about Chava, saying they have to be patient. They love each other, and they’re not going to give up that love. They hug a little.
It’s finally morning, and a sleepy Chava is on the phone with his Dad. He tells Pat the reason why he’s sleepy – he was up late at Rocío’s house, and he was not happy to find out that Rocío’s Dad is now the novio of his Mom Candy. On the other end of the phone, someone else is also not happy.
Candy is reminiscing about the good times she had with Chava growing up, as we see a montage of Chava as a baby and a little kid. Gregoria comes in, smiling and holding an envelope. First, though, they look at some of Chava’s baby pictures. They debate which is more important – being a mother, or being a woman. Greg always felt she was both combined. She shows Candy that the envelope has a note from Arturo wanting to get together with her. Should she go? Not unless you want to hurt Margarita, says Candy, and Greg doesn’t want to do that. She then goes on a little lighthearted rant about how women really don’t have time to decide which is more important, being a woman or a mother, since they’re always busy, cooking, cleaning, taking care of the kids, and as she walks out, Candy is feeling a little happier.
As Greg comes downstairs, she sees that Meño is talking to Pat at the door. Pat is unhappy (see above) and wants to talk to Candy. Candy has her new “look”, with the plush hairstyle, extra makeup and a little white dress. Gregoria and Meño leave the two to tango, while they retreat halfway up the stairs, ears wide open.
But first, it’s time for some evil, as Paulina (attack NO. 2) triumphantly presses “enter” on her computer, sending Lucía a cute little email containing pictures of Lucía and Fred kissing in the dark, thoughtfully accompanied by a happy little note to Luc, saying Hola! Lucía I’m sending you these photos, whadya think?
Pat asks if Candy’s getting married, and she confirms it. Isn’t it a little soon, he inquires? Candy is more interested in why Pat keeps avoiding giving her the divorce. Well, Pat’s sad, and he thinks Chava is sad, too, and Chava’s suffering, and he just wants Candy to think about that. He leaves, as Candy’s face falls. The mice come out from hiding, and Meño opines how muy mala onda (uncool) it is for Pat to be using Chava to get back with Candy. Gregoria’s on board too, maybe she could talk to Pat about his not giving Candy a divorce. Candy thinks they’re a bunch of gossips.
Ah, well, the death knell for the sex bell. Santi’s taking it down, as Hort and Lalo watch and comely assistant holds the ladder. Lalo’s about to cry, the bell was so pretty. Hortensia is also sad that Santi’s dallying days are done. Comely assistant gives silent support.
New-look Candy makes her entrance at the Institute. Hola, chicas! She’s got her little white dress on, the big hair, nice high heeled sandals and a smart red handbag. How strange, where is everyone? Well, they’re all in her office, and when Candy enters, they ooh and aah at our new-looker. Barb asks if anything’s official with Dr. Plastico, and Candy flashes the ring, along with her brilliant smile, as the ladies squeal with excitement! Before giving the details, Candy wants to talk with the psicologa Barb (?). It’s the same question, woman or mother? Barb reassures her, don’t pressure Chava, observe him, give him time. Eventually you’ll realize you can be happy with Chava and with Santiago (as Jaime Camil’s song plays again).
Who’s Candy’s first client of the day? It’s Amanda, secretly hired by Paulina (attack No. 3) to separate Candy from Santi. She has a very delicate matter, and Candy assures her they’ll keep it quiet, but no, she wants to make a public complaint. Candy asks her to tell what the problem is, but she’d rather SHOW it. She lifts up her sweater in the front, showing Candy (but not us) a horribly disfigured stomach, the result of failed plastic surgery. Amanda wants the quack doctor who did it to go to jail, to PAY for his crimes. Candy (who, as we know, has a long history of distrust of plastic surgeons) is in total agreement. We’ll get lawyers, we’ll get the guy, we just need some background data. First of all, what’s the name of the guy? Santiago Lopez Carmona!
At the restaurant, Ricardo has come to see Meño, who proceeds to shut him down fast. Meño tells Ric he knows about the letters, stop sending them, Meño doesn’t like them at all. Ricardo feels he can’t deny his feelings, but Meño reminds him how much this is going to hurt his wife Catalina. Meño relates how when he told HIS wife, there was a lot of pain. Meño wants to be direct. Is Ricardo gay, or he playing some game?
Candy thinks there must be a mistake. Amanda is sure there’s no mistake. In fact, this terrible guy has an office in this very building, one floor down. Candy can’t believe it. Why not? Because he’s my novio! Amanda feigns surprise. How could you, Candy fall into his trap? (redes, or nets). This guy has two faces. One is kind, intelligent, professional, but when backed into a corner, he’s the Devil himself! Candy, wake up! Candy is trying to explain it, but Amanda adds that when she confronted Santi with the problem, he denied everything, and kicked her out! And she’s left with the disfigurement. Candy is blinking, choking in stunned confusion.
At Santi’s house, Isabel is sitting with Santi in Santi’s home office (he has some figurines of jazz musicians on the desk). He recognizes that something is wrong with Isabel. She finally brings himself to say that Paulina bothers her. No problem, says Santi, we’ll tell her to leave. Isa is relieved, yes, please, that’s what I want, and by the way, your friend Mario, have you noticed that he’s changed? What do you mean, asks Santi? From behind Isa, the voice of doom (Paulina) says “tell him, Señora Isabel. If you don’t, I will!” Suddenly, Isabel doesn’t feel like talking, and says she would like to lie down. Paulina says fine, but if you leave, I’ll just tell Santi EVERYTHING! Santi, your Mom wants Mario to leave because he is..Paulina, wait! interrupts Isa.
Amanda is still toying with Candy. Of course, Candy must think she’s lying, of course she’ll back her novio, I guess I can’t count on your help after all, she says. Candy wants Amanda to put herself in Candy’s place, but Amanda says No, put yourself in MY place. You talk about aiding people with problems, but I can see which team you’ve chosen. I’ll just leave. Hope you don’t regret your choice. Candy weakly asks her to send the info, she’ll look at it, and as Amanda exits, Candy’s “new look” isn’t looking so new anymore.
Remember four paragraphs back when Meño asked Ricardo if he was gay? Well, it’s now two seconds later, and the answer is yes, but Ric’s not ready to tell his wife. Meño says he’s known Ric and especially his wife for years, and is Ric really sure he’s gay? Ric denied it for years, but it’s always been true, and he doesn’t love his wife. He just doesn’t want to lose this chance at happiness. He puts his hand on Meño’s. Meño asks, what happens if I don’t move my hand, and leave it here, under yours?
Isabel is still fumbling, when Pau “rescues” her, telling Santi that what happened was that Isabel saw Pau kissing Mario on the mouth, and like any mother, was worried about the consequences. Santi tells Isa he’s fine with Pau and Mario, don’t worry, Ma, as Isabel has essentially caved to Pau’s pressure, and can’t say a word.
Ricardo replies to Meño’s question, if Meño left his hand there, it would mean he’s giving Ricardo an opportunity. Meño removes his hand. If I left it there, it would be a disaster. Every time I see Catalina, I’d be thinking I robbed her husband. Ricardo protests, but Meño says he doesn’t want anything to do with Ricardo, and actually doesn’t want anything to do with anyone else, either. He’s a bear and spring has passed him by (I think that’s what he said). Ricardo says don’t torture yourself. I’ve always had a lot of affection for you. You’ve always been very important to me. VERY important. As he leaves, Zamora and Toño offer Meño a tequila for his pressure, pretending they heard nothing, but would Meño like to tell them about it?
Mario and Pau are walking in the garden, Pau complaining about Isabel, telling Mario that Isa now knows that Rocío is Mario’s daughter. What are you talking about?! Demands Mario. Well, it’s true, says Pau. “Just what I need” says Mario in exasperation, one more person (Santi) who wants me dead! He tells Pau about how the mafia guy Gabino is getting suspicious about what happened with Mario and the operation 6 years ago. Pau doesn’t want Mario to be hurt. Mario reminds her that she knew all about it. Pau says no way, and if you said anything, I could die too. Don’t say anything, as she gets all seductive on Mario, gives him a deep kiss. This is observed by Isabel, standing 30 feet away at the house’s back door. She closes the door, clasps her hands together in distress as her mind replays Pau’s words about who is Rocío’s father.
Rocío wants to read her email on the girls’ computer, but Lucía doesn’t have time, and is reading her own email. Okay, challenges Rocío, I’ll just tell Daddy you have a novio and you kissed him! Lucía denies this, but Rocío says her Mom showed her the pictures on her cellphone! Luc kicks Rocío out (but she actually hides outside the door, her little face still showing). Then Lucía looks at her computer, and sure enough, there are the pictures of Luc and Fred in the bedroom! Lucía shuts off the computer, races outside to confront Paulina. Paulina admits taking the photos, teases Luc that she hopes Luc used a condom, says she might show them to Santiago, and this infuriates Lucía, who says nothing happened, and she’s not afraid, but Paulina spits back that she SHOULD be!
Finally, some good news, as Donato reads Tina’s follow up tests from the breast cancer, there was no metastasis! Tina’s still worried about the radiation therapy, but Donato is supportive, and Tina is very thankful.
In the playhouse, Chava and Rocío are friends, they’re going to play husband and wife. Never missing an opportunity to cause problems, Paulina comes in with Attack No. 4, suggesting to the kids that rather than playing husband and wife, they could play novios. Rocío can be Candy and Chava can be Santiago. Well, neither of them wants to be the hated novio of their parent, an argument ensues, and in less than a minute, Rocío is telling Chava to leave her house, which he’s happy to do!
No puede ser, repeats Candy to herself, thinking about Amanda’s story.
A little later, Rocío is telling Santi what happened, while serving tea with her little girl china. Santi reminds her she really does like Chava, and she agrees. He wants her to call Chava, to apologize, and they can be friends again. Santi calls the house, and Chava’s not home, but Gregoria tells Santi where Chava is, and Santi and Rocío will go meet him.
Chava’s in the park, kicking the fútbol with Beto and Pat. Margarita and Alicia observe from the shade, the baby carriage at their side. Marg is happy, Ali is fed up, she’s still not into this kid thing. Marg tells her to bear it, has she seduced Pat yet? Ali has done everything short of walking nude through the house. Be patient, advises Marg. A man can last a month without soccer, but without sex, no way! They watch the three boys, happy in their boy world, yelling GOL!
Gabino is in the Italian restaurant as Arturo enters, no wanting to sit down. Gabino says build me the building I want, or else!
And our final scene is quite provocative. Santi arrives at the park, Rocío goes off to be friendly with Chava, as Alicia shows the baby to Santi! Does he want to hold him? He does, and Santi lovingly cuddles Patito, completely unaware that it’s his OWN SON!
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Wow...Hombre...thanks for doing such a great job on such an ugly episode. You took a "downer" and made it fun...for which I'm grateful.
Loved the "pau pau pau" (pow, pow, pow!), the poem and "death knell for a sex bell" especially.
Other than the good news about Tina, the rest was surely all downslope on the roller coaster. The inevitable hazards of telenovela watching...you have to slog through a lot of grime before you find the gold...and then it's only for 5 minutes and the dang thing is over!
But we're learning español, we're learning español...that's my mantra and I'm sticking to it.
Loved the "pau pau pau" (pow, pow, pow!), the poem and "death knell for a sex bell" especially.
Other than the good news about Tina, the rest was surely all downslope on the roller coaster. The inevitable hazards of telenovela watching...you have to slog through a lot of grime before you find the gold...and then it's only for 5 minutes and the dang thing is over!
But we're learning español, we're learning español...that's my mantra and I'm sticking to it.
Oh and Khalilah...welcome to Tontas...saw your note on Sylvia's blog line last night. Yes, we ALL want to know how Santi's going to get his baby back. Look forward to reading your comments as we go along, since I always get a kick out of what you say over on MEPS.
Ha ha ha!!! I haven't gotten Pau's cheer and I'm already rolling on the floor. (Pau's "cheer", now that's an ironic turn of phrase.)
Thanks for the recap Hombre. I also enjoyed the cheer.
I saw a few bits and they were so depressing I had to stop. Wow, Pau is evil. It will be interesting to see what will happen to her, Mariloca and Ali.
I saw a few bits and they were so depressing I had to stop. Wow, Pau is evil. It will be interesting to see what will happen to her, Mariloca and Ali.
Heh, I've got to hand it to Pau, she does a highly effective job of leaving a wake of destruction in her path. I always watch these things with mixed emotions, on one hand it leaves my stomach in a knot, on the other I can't pull myself away because it's so fascinating to watch people gleefully play evil.
Hombre this was such a fun recap, "death knell for the sex bell", what a hoot and wouldn't it make a great song lyric?
I am enjoying watching Meno and Gregoria bond. They seem to be more and more like siblings with all their identical movements.
The hardest thing for me to watch was Santi lovingly hold his own baby and not even know it. It was beautiful and sad.
Welcome back Khalilah!
Great job Hombre, thanks for your terrific recap and amazing cheer.
Hombre this was such a fun recap, "death knell for the sex bell", what a hoot and wouldn't it make a great song lyric?
I am enjoying watching Meno and Gregoria bond. They seem to be more and more like siblings with all their identical movements.
The hardest thing for me to watch was Santi lovingly hold his own baby and not even know it. It was beautiful and sad.
Welcome back Khalilah!
Great job Hombre, thanks for your terrific recap and amazing cheer.
Thanks for the excellent and very thorough recap, Hombre. Enjoyed your tribute to Pau, now find us a way to mercifully get rid of her. I'm starting to get very bad vibes about the resolution of the Mario/Pau situation. Pau was just a bit overeager to suggest DNA testing. I'm afraid that serious anvils are looming for those two. The thing over the botched surgery could be quickly resolved if Candy will only be honest(I know,I know) with Santi. Happy Mother's Day to all you lovely ladies and thanks for allowing me to share in your thoughts a bit each day. Carlos
HdeM - I haven't watched this in weeks, not even following the recaps lately, but I had to drop in to say that I love your title and your rap song lyrics. You rock!
Thank you for the recap, Hombre. I love the cheer! And the Pau, Pau, Pau. Shades of Batman. And "death knell for the sex bell" another winner! I like the way you briefly listed the repeated scenes at the beginning. It helped us get our bearings, but you kept it short. I think I'll adopt (steal!) that technique.
Thanks Hombre for making this increasing depressing story a little more fun.
Pau is really, really evil. I'm guessing it will take the professionals to really stop her.
I'm hoping and praying that Rocio is NOT Mario's daughter!!!
Can't we just go back to the super yacht, private beach, and dancing waiters?
Carrie L.
Pau is really, really evil. I'm guessing it will take the professionals to really stop her.
I'm hoping and praying that Rocio is NOT Mario's daughter!!!
Can't we just go back to the super yacht, private beach, and dancing waiters?
Carrie L.
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: Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 9:38:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 9:38:00 PM EDT
Hombre....Love the "cheer" hysterical. I am not cheering for her, however. Grrr. I want to wring her skinny little neck. I especially hate baiting the children. Soooooo evil. She is racking up quite a nasty demise from the telenovela gods I'm sure for that stuff!! The worst!!!
I too like "death knell"...hugely clever...
Gosh, I don't know. I wonder if I lost a baby somehow and I ended up holding mine without knowing it, if I would really not know it. Not a situation that would come up that much in real life, I suppose, but man you got think that the kid would at least look a little like your family and hrmph...I just hate to think you could hold your own flesh and not know it. How would you ever test that? I know they've done weird tests with twins separated at birth and stuff, but anyway...just something to be curious about.... :)
I too like "death knell"...hugely clever...
Gosh, I don't know. I wonder if I lost a baby somehow and I ended up holding mine without knowing it, if I would really not know it. Not a situation that would come up that much in real life, I suppose, but man you got think that the kid would at least look a little like your family and hrmph...I just hate to think you could hold your own flesh and not know it. How would you ever test that? I know they've done weird tests with twins separated at birth and stuff, but anyway...just something to be curious about.... :)
Kris, a few years ago (past 10 years), a woman in Philly was at a birthday party in her neighborhood. She saw a six-year-old and thought, "That's my daughter!" Her baby had been stolen at eight days old. The woman offered to brush the little girl's hair, so she could secretly get a hair sample. She was right - it was her daughter!
But as for Santi's baby, I have to say, if I'd never seen the child, I have a much easier time seeing a family "look" in a 6yo than in 2-mo-old.
But as for Santi's baby, I have to say, if I'd never seen the child, I have a much easier time seeing a family "look" in a 6yo than in 2-mo-old.
You know the old saying...all babies look like Winston Churchill. And that's pretty much true...for Caucasian newborns anyway.
A baby can recognize his mother's voice from the getgo (he hears it in utero) and pick out her face from all others within 48 hours. But for dads it's different. Otherwise I'd say the baby has a better chance of recognizing Santi than Santi recognizing him.
A baby can recognize his mother's voice from the getgo (he hears it in utero) and pick out her face from all others within 48 hours. But for dads it's different. Otherwise I'd say the baby has a better chance of recognizing Santi than Santi recognizing him.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, mothers to be, and "just like a mother to me"!
My husband always said our babies looked like sacks of potatoes.
Churchill describes the looks of them accurately too.
I had hoped Mario would be the one to stop Pau but it looks like he may not be up to the task.
If Mariloca comes back she is strong enough but I don't see the motivation.
If only Isa tells Santi what Pau has repeated he may send her packing. I like the way he's not letting Rocio's tears pull him away from Candy.
Carrie L.
My husband always said our babies looked like sacks of potatoes.
Churchill describes the looks of them accurately too.
I had hoped Mario would be the one to stop Pau but it looks like he may not be up to the task.
If Mariloca comes back she is strong enough but I don't see the motivation.
If only Isa tells Santi what Pau has repeated he may send her packing. I like the way he's not letting Rocio's tears pull him away from Candy.
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 2:19:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 2:19:00 PM EDT
Does anyone think that Meño is intersted in a romantic relationship with Ricky? I'm not able to tell, though it seems a bit as though Meño is at least encouraging him to examine his feelngs more closely. I think that Ricky may be misinterpreting his own feelings of admiration for Meño in the light of his unhappy marriage and sense of frustration. Carlos
Good question, Carlos. I was a little thrown when Meño said "what would you do if I left my hand under yours". That seemed like a bit of a come-on. On the other hand (no pun intended) he clearly doesn't want to break up a marriage, even an unhappy one. Nor does he seem sure that Ricardo is really gay. Another puzzle. Looks like a lot of pots are going to be boiling during Ultimas Semanas.
I was a little baffled by Meno's attitude too. He's a great character isn't he? With most TN characters we know exactly what they are going to do. Not so with him. He does a good job of playing someone with conflicting emotions.
Hombre, thanks for the cheer and a terrific recap for quite a sad episode.
I thought many times over the weekend about Santi obviously enraptured with the baby, having no idea it was his son. I thought about all the parents and families of missing children who live in limbo, never knowing what happened, never having closure. I can only imagine the living hell that must be.
In 1979, a 6 year old boy, Etan Patz, was abducted in New York City. I have thought about the case many times over the years (I was born in Jersey and kept up with the metro NY news). The case received massive publicity although the case was never solved. Today, I heard his name and turned up the volume, only to learn that a book about the case has been written. For just a moment, I thought he'd been found!
Paula, that was an amazing story you shared, and a wonderful, happy ending. I'm so happy that mother found her daughter! While I'm sure Santi will be reunited with his son, the story gives pause for all the abductions that have a terrible ending and for those that have no ending.
Diana in MA
I thought many times over the weekend about Santi obviously enraptured with the baby, having no idea it was his son. I thought about all the parents and families of missing children who live in limbo, never knowing what happened, never having closure. I can only imagine the living hell that must be.
In 1979, a 6 year old boy, Etan Patz, was abducted in New York City. I have thought about the case many times over the years (I was born in Jersey and kept up with the metro NY news). The case received massive publicity although the case was never solved. Today, I heard his name and turned up the volume, only to learn that a book about the case has been written. For just a moment, I thought he'd been found!
Paula, that was an amazing story you shared, and a wonderful, happy ending. I'm so happy that mother found her daughter! While I'm sure Santi will be reunited with his son, the story gives pause for all the abductions that have a terrible ending and for those that have no ending.
Diana in MA
Permalink posted by : Monday, May 11, 2009 at 7:34:00 AM EDT
: Monday, May 11, 2009 at 7:34:00 AM EDT
Thanks for all the appreciative comments. Hope I was able to "cheer" everybody up.
One of the things I find encouraging in the midst of all the devious schemes is that we have a whole bunch of good guys. Candy has a group of supporters, both with her family and with her Institutas, Santi also has a supportive family (and Donato and Tina), along with the Abandonados. So although things may look dire, we just have to keep the faith, and struggle through these ultimas semanas until good finally wins out.
One of the things I find encouraging in the midst of all the devious schemes is that we have a whole bunch of good guys. Candy has a group of supporters, both with her family and with her Institutas, Santi also has a supportive family (and Donato and Tina), along with the Abandonados. So although things may look dire, we just have to keep the faith, and struggle through these ultimas semanas until good finally wins out.
Thanks Hombre. Depressing episode is right. Santi is so much more a hero than gasp, dare I say it, Eduardo on MEPS. Just because someone can be silly and funny sometimes doesn't make him less a hero. Even tho he's been hurt, he's not bitter, nor vengeful and has never made the people in his life pay and put them in danger, like another so-called here (read Fr/Ed.) Just sayin'
Permalink posted by : Monday, May 11, 2009 at 12:55:00 PM EDT
: Monday, May 11, 2009 at 12:55:00 PM EDT
HdeM, this was just one laugh after another! You are certainly a poet!
I hope by the end of the story Candy stops treating Chava like such a little prince. Her enablers need to stop giving her the "Chava will be happy if his mother is happy" line and switch to "Chava is going to turn into a completely unbearable monster if you keep giving in to his every whim." Was she really hesitant about marrying Santiago because Chava wasn't into it? I mean, a mother has to protect her child and shouldn't marry a guy who would be a bad stepfather, but obviously Santi would be great.
I hope by the end of the story Candy stops treating Chava like such a little prince. Her enablers need to stop giving her the "Chava will be happy if his mother is happy" line and switch to "Chava is going to turn into a completely unbearable monster if you keep giving in to his every whim." Was she really hesitant about marrying Santiago because Chava wasn't into it? I mean, a mother has to protect her child and shouldn't marry a guy who would be a bad stepfather, but obviously Santi would be great.
Wow, fascinating story Paula, that sounds vaguely familiar. Wow, yep, I agree it would be much easier at 6 years than 6 weeks. What a mind bending situation for all involved. I'll remember the hair brushing trick in case I find myself in the same situation.
Call me insensitive, but I've always said newborn babies look like aliens. Once in a while there is one that actually has great color, and lots of hair and actually favors the camera, but most of the time, aliens.
'Course, they are still the most beautiful and precious thing their loved ones have ever seen. :) We'll have a new alien in my extended family in a matter of weeks. Can't wait!!!! :)
Call me insensitive, but I've always said newborn babies look like aliens. Once in a while there is one that actually has great color, and lots of hair and actually favors the camera, but most of the time, aliens.
'Course, they are still the most beautiful and precious thing their loved ones have ever seen. :) We'll have a new alien in my extended family in a matter of weeks. Can't wait!!!! :)
When my son was born, I named him after my mother's father. When I called my mother with the news, she almost cried. She asked, "Who does he look like?" I answered, "He looks like Pop-pop too." Again, she almost cried. Until I added, "Bald, toothless, and wrinkled!"
Here is an article on the story Paula mentioned. I was so fascinated I wanted to see if I could find out more, so I did.
Amazing - this sounds like something out of a telenovela!(wink ;)) And we think telenovela land is make believe...HA!
http://edition.cnn.com/2004/US/Northeast/03/01/girl.found.alive/
Amazing - this sounds like something out of a telenovela!(wink ;)) And we think telenovela land is make believe...HA!
http://edition.cnn.com/2004/US/Northeast/03/01/girl.found.alive/
http://www.lavozcolorado.com/news.php?nid=2834
Turns out there was a movie on this... it really is a telenovela...apparently everyone around her thought she lost her mind for not believing the child dead....
Thanks Paula for bring this up. I am beyond flabbergasted!!
Turns out there was a movie on this... it really is a telenovela...apparently everyone around her thought she lost her mind for not believing the child dead....
Thanks Paula for bring this up. I am beyond flabbergasted!!
No, Kris, thank you for digging up the story. When I heard it (on the radio, I think), it made an impression on me, but I never had the details so I couldn't look it up. It always felt a bit like an urban legend. Now with the news story, and better yet, the movie (which is available on NetFlix), it all seems so much more real. Thank you.
I agree with you Julia. I think alot of the probs we have right now are these mothers who treat their sons like they're little kings and the first thing that happens in the world they don't like, they snap. She needs to tell him that she deserves to be happy too and that he's not being fair. Kids are pretty reasonable with you when you level with them.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 12:11:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 12:11:00 AM EDT
Paulina has to many enemies to make it through the soap. she's crazy... love the recaps.
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