Saturday, June 20, 2009
Tontas no Van - El Gran Final, Part 2 – And in the End, the Love you Take is equal to the love you Make
After months of frustration, the writers have exactly one hour left to bring love to the good, punishment to the bad, and maybe redemption to one or two. Could they pull it off? Let’s see.
When last we left off, Judy told us how Paulina, in full cat burglar attire, had swooped in and snatched baby Santi. How is it possible! screams big Santi, now home, as Donato, Tina, Jaime and Isabel are speechless. All they can think of is that maybe a window was open. Santi will call the police.
In a hotel, Paulina is cuddling the cute baby, telling him that the first part of her plan worked perfectly. Nothing will happen to our little tyke. But Santiago will PAY. There’s a knock at the door, and it’s a nurse, dressed in pink. Pau shows her where all the baby stuff is (diapers, bottle, I guess Pau has planned pretty well). Pau’s going to go out for a bit. The nurse asks if possibly Pau is hiding the baby, and Pau covers, saying the baby’s father is violent, worse when he drinks, wouldn’t you do the same in my place? Nursie buys this drivel, not noticing Paulina’s smirk on the way out.
In the restaurant, Patricio is telling Irene about his movie project, Veritas, Prince of Truth, wondering if he’s boring her. No way, Irene’s fascinated, she even liked Pat’s wedding story (when Candy stripped and ran). This is way better than reading file (expediente) after file in her law practice. And she understands Pat’s pain, but there were good things, too. He should remake his life. Pat’s not ready, what with losing Patito, today is just not a good time to start over. How about tomorrow? Irene says with a smile. Or the day after tomorrow? Always negotiating, counters Pat, also smiling now. Okay, he’ll try. Well, with that out of the way, let’s enjoy the evening says Irene, as they sip their wine and look into each others’ eyes.
Santiago is criticizing Donato and crew for not guarding the baby well enough, when the phone rings. It’s Paulina, who immediately tells him that she took the baby. Santi is stunned, after all the months of anguish he’s just gone through, is she crazy? (no comment!) Paulina says it’s time for you to PAY for all you’ve done. Fine, what do you want, money? And where are you? Pau hangs up. Santi tells the others Pau’s a mental case, he’s going to her house, hopefully she’s there. Isabel counsels calm.
Pat’s home now, relaxing with a glass of milk, as a toy tyrannosaurus rex (whose face somehow reminds me of Pat) is walking in circles on the coffee table. He says to himself he misses his short and squat (chaparros) monsters (the boys). He looks through contracts, finds the baby’s vaccination record (cartilla de vacunación). He first thinks he’ll deliver it to Santiago tomorrow, but why not go now, he’ll see “Patito” again. Off he goes, telling the toy dinosaur not to fall off the table, he’ll be right back.
Pretty hands are clutching a rosary, two candles are lit, as Candy prays that Santi’s baby is okay.
Over at Santi’s house, he’s just walked outside to the car, leaving a message on the phone for Detective Ambrosini, when Pat shows up with the vaccination record, along with Patito’s favorite toy, a funny face which is making little sounds, but Santi fills him in on the “kid”napping, there’s no time to waste. Pat notes that Santi is upset (alterado), offers to come with Santi to help, and the two get in Santi’s sportscar, our two incredible guys working together.
And now for the scene that had me on the floor laughing. Lalo is playing with his collection of little racecars, especially a red one, wide-eyed, looking about 3 years old. Chayo enters in a huff, Ed’s relieved, she’s back, hooray, but she proceeds to pick up a decorative plate and SMASH it on the floor! Wait, wait, that was a gift from my mother! She smashes another plate. This time Ed laughs, nanny nah nah nah, THAT one was a gift from YOUR mother! Chayo says she’ll keep smashing stuff until he gives her the divorce. Oh yeah, you think you’re the only one who can break things, responds Ed as he grabs her psychology notebook, ripping it to shreds. The two face off, her bangs in her face, their jaws set in determination.
Santi and Pat are in the car, having arrived at Pau’s house, but all the lights are off. Hmmm. They’re about to go in, when Pau comes out with a suitcase. They watch her get in her car, and decide to follow.
A feminine hand grabs a toy red car, and Lalo screams “No, wait!” It took me a year to get that piece for my collection. He grabs her laptop, hoists it above his head, and she begs him to stop, all her information is in it, she won’t destroy his car if he’ll spare the laptop. Fine, but you first, give me the car. This enrages Chayo, who proceeds to tear the roof off that sucker (the car, that is), followed by BOOM, laptop destroyed, he’s stamping on it for good measure. More general destruction follows, Chayo even spilling Ed’s cup of milk all over the place, both are going wild, and I keep thinking these two are definitely made for each other, it’s sort of like a sweet version of War of the Roses.
The woman in black walks across the parking lot entrance to the hotel, unaware she’s being observed by our two heroes. They follow surreptitiously, and see her get in the elevator. In the classic scene, they watch the number on the outside of the elevator to see where it stops. Lucky for us, it’s on the 2nd floor (the building’s about 20 stories tall, and we viewers don’t want to waste time, we want our wedding!). Some of us note that a workman is working on the other elevator, and there’s a yellow caution sign. The other good thing about the 2nd floor is that our boys can use the stairs.
Alas, Chayo and Ed are crying over the spilt milk, the apartment is a shambles, they’re both sitting cross-legged on the floor next to each other, he’s trying to fix his little car, she’s trying to put the keys back on her laptop, neither with much success. She’s still pleading her case, and he finally says you win. “Then you’ll give me the divorce?” He nods sadly. Tomorrow morning he’ll sign the papers. She impulsively gives him a little kiss on the cheek, then looks away guiltily, he’s downcast, defeated, she gathers her purse and laptop, and walks out of his life forever.
Our amateur sleuths have reached the second floor, but there’s a long corridor, and who knows what room Paulina’s in? Not to worry, right on cue they hear the baby crying. They walk down the hall, getting closer, closer, then they hear Pau’s voice. Why can’t you shut up the baby, she demands of the nurse. Sorry, the baby’s hungry, and there’s no milk (good plan Pau, she brought diapers, the bottle, but forgot the milk!). She’ll get some, but when she steps into the hallway, Santi and Pat see her and she flees. Santi tells the nurse it’s their (Santi and Pat’s) baby, the woman that hired her is crazy, they’re calling security, please hold the baby and don’t let anyone in. They race off in hot pursuit, Paulina has descended the stairs, and as she runs past the elevators, she looks back at her pursuers, doesn’t see the yellow caution sign in front of the broken elevator, loses her balance, and falls into the empty elevator shaft! Santi and Pat are horrified, Santi races to get an ambulance, and Pat looks down the shaft to see Paulina, flat on her back, all dressed in black, apparently dead. (Oh how far you’ve fallen, dear evil Paulina). But she’s NOT dead, as we see her eyes flicker.
The next morning, Pat is at Meño’s house, filling in Meño, Gregoria and Candy. Candy is elated that Santi has the baby back, and they ask about Paulina, is she dead? No, it was only the second floor, but there’s damage to her spine (columna), and she could be paralyzed. The important thing is that the baby is safe, and Gregoria even asks if Pat’s shoulder still hurts. Nah, he’s a tough guy.
At Santi’s house, he’s feeding the baby, telling Isabel that after what happened, he NEVER wants to be apart from his son again. From now on, his priorities are his children and Isabel, that’s all. But what about Candy? inquires Isa. Well, he’s lost her. Santi tells Isa that he loves Candy with all his heart, but she no longer cares for him. Are you sure? Yes, he answers, if she still cared for him, she’d put aside her pride and come to him, apologizing for going to Pat’s house and caring for him all those days. Isabel doesn't say anything, but her expression shows what we all know.
Today Charly has to leave for Germany, and the family has gathered to see him off. Meño gives his son a heartfelt hug, telling him how proud he is, asking him to write every day. Gregoria gives him a Virgen de Zapopan y la Guadalajara card for luck, and don’t forget, be proud to be Mexican. They hug as she cries. Pat’s there too, and hugs him as well. Candy is standing behind Chava, her arms lovingly draped around him. Charly tells Chava to promise to behave, and they high five. Gregoria and Pat agree to be friends. Charly says he’ll miss Candy, too, and hopes she’ll be happy. She says she is happy, she has her baby, as she kisses Chava on the cheek. Charly asks if Candy is going to reconcile with Santiago. No, she replies, she loves Santiago with all her heart (see above), but he doesn’t love her. How does she know? Because if he did love her, he would have done something to show her.
We’re at the family lawyer’s office. I guess Chayo and Ed are finally going to do it, the papers are ready to sign, the lawyer (or judge, I’m not sure) tells them all that remains is to decide how to divide their belongings (gee, I thought you do this in advance, but don’t mind me). Chayo says all she wants is her freedom. Ed tells the lawyer that Chayo can have the house. When she protests, he says she should have a decent life, and he made her so unhappy, he wants her to remember him with at least a bit of affection. Chayo says not all their marriage was unhappy, and Ed agrees, remember when we first were together at the beach? She does. And Ed also wants her to have the car, the car in which they kissed many times, he wants her to have it, to remember the good times. And you, what will you remember of me? asks Chayo. As tender music plays, Ed says he’ll remember her as the most beautiful, cute, unique, lovely woman he has ever known, as the only woman he has ever really loved. The judge interrupts, it’s time to sign. Chayo takes the pen, but hesitates. Ed takes his pen, he can’t do it either. They look at each other, and filled with emotion and love, kiss deeply. Well, says the judge (tearing the divorce paper in half), one less divorce, I now declare you husband and wife, you may continue kissing the bride. Yes! as we viewers (me, at least) thrust our hands in the air in a fist of triumph, finally!
In Pat’s office, Arturo tells how he’s paying for all the repairs to the buildings, the people will all be safe and secure. And he never realized how good it would feel to do the right thing. But now he’s doing it, thanks to Pat. They both say they love each other. Arturo says he’s not going to bother Pat, Margarita or Gregoria now. He’s going to fix all the wrong he has done, and when everything has been made right, he’ll return and recover the time they’ve lost. (Okay, we have our redeemed character!)
In the hospital, Paulina has a brace around her neck, hair pulled back, a bruise on her forehead, and Mario has come to see her. The camera pulls back, and we see she’s sitting in a wheelchair, wearing a modest red, long-sleeved top, a gray blanket covering her legs, her hands clasped together like Whistler’s Mother. She tells Mario she’s paralyzed. Now, HE’s going to have to care for her for the rest of her life. No way, toots, he replies, have a great life, see ya! Not so fast, replies Pau. If you don’t do it, I’ll tell the police you killed Gabino’s father. I know exactly where you buried the body. So you decide. Take care of me, or go to jail (o me cuidas, o la cárcel!) So Pau has her anvil, and Mario his. Couldn’t happen to a more deserving couple.
At the airport, Charly’s walking along talking on his cell, when he looks up to see Lucía’s beaming face. A full mariachi band starts playing, there’s a big sign saying “Farewell (hasta siempre), Charly. Lucía” with a heart behind Lucía’s name. They hug, tears streaming down their faces. They tell each other te amo, and kiss. They gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes, as the band plays a romantic parting song.
At the Institute/Consultorio, it appears Hortensia has taken up Lulu’s lollipop habit, as Isabel arrives, she’s a little worried about Santiago. However, Santi’s not there yet. In the other room, Meño is telling the ladies the latest gossip, that Candy herself told him she still loves Santi. Back out front, Ed and Chayo burst in, feet barely touching the ground, cancel all our appointments, we’ve reconciled, and we want to celebrate! They proceed to make out quite sexily, as everyone looks on, mouths agape. When Ed wonders why they’re not all jumping with joy, Horti takes him aside to clue him in on the one little problem remaining in our cute little telenovela. The leads aren’t together yet, and there are only 15 minutes of air time to go! (well, she doesn’t exactly put it THAT way). Sole takes Chayo aside to tell her the same thing.
But first, a little more good news. Emiliano is in Pat’s office, the movie’s done! Okay, when does the promotion start? It’s already started, say Emil, close your eyes, 1, 2, 3! He unrolls the movie poster, Veritas, Prince of Truth, Pat thinks it’s incredible. They’re gonna celebrate. And the movie debuts September 2nd. Hooray!
As everyone gathers around, Isabel and Meño compare notes. Meño tells how Candy adores Santi, but thinks he doesn’t love her. Isa says, same here, but in reverse. Santi told her he loved Candy, but thought she didn’t love him. Everyone agrees that the two are crazy, but they have to do something. Candy and Santi shouldn’t be suffering for nothing (sufriendo en balde). Problem is, Candy and Santi have a communication breakdown, and won’t admit their true feelings to each other. What to do? The camera slowly zooms in on Meño as he says it’s coming to me, it’s coming to me (ya me está cayendo), I’ve got it!
Chava and Rocío are trying to play, but she wants to play girl games, he wants to play boy games. Donato to the rescue, Isabel says to come along, there’s a surprise. Let’s go!
At the Institute, we see Meño’s clever plan. He’s installed tiny microphones (and presumably speakers, but the producers don’t exactly worry about that part) in secret places in Candy and Santi’s respective offices. Candy’s is on the photo of her and Santi on the desk, as the Institutas look on. Over in Santi’s office, Ed has attached a matching mike on Santi’s picture of Candy, as Isa and Horti look on (good thing they still have those pictures, after “breaking up”). Ed yells through the walls, why do they even need mikes, the wall’s as thin as cardboard, you can hear right through. Meño responds, well it’s not brick (ladrillo), so don’t push on the wall, or it could come right down on you (gee, I wonder why they’re telling us this? :)). Now all they have to do is wait for Santi and Candy to arrive, and confess their great love.
Santi arrives first, asks Hort if he has any appointments. No, she says with a smile, but your mother and Mr. Ed are waiting for you in your office. Santi thinks that’s a little strange. Next, a somber Candy arrives in her red dress, asks Lulu if she has any appointments. No, she says with a smile (maybe I should just cut and paste from here on out), but Don Meño and Chayo are waiting for you in your office. Candy sees Santi standing there, says hello, have a nice day (hah!). They keep looking at each other, but of course, no one says anything more. Santi’s sucking noisily on a lemonade, and Horti tells him it’s bad manners (and I learn the word for suck is sorber).
Meanwhile, Pat welcomes Irene (dressed in a maroon or burgundy suit, her short skirt showing some great legs, and a low cut cream colored blouse) to his office. She reminds him of his promise to start enjoying life, and she’ll give him as much time as he needs. Even if it takes his whole life? Oh, she thinks it’ll be much quicker than that (we agree). She moves in close, touches his cheek, and he takes her hand, asks her to give him time, maybe she’s right. She smiles a smile that could melt an iceberg, and methinks the boy is hooked. I sure am!
Candy is typing on her laptop, as Chayo and Meño lean over in anticipation. Candy looks at them as if they had a screw loose. Chayo starts. Is it true what Don Meño told me, you still love Doctor Plastico? The two lean over the hidden mike. In the other office, Horti, Ed and Isa want Santi to admit he loves Candy. Ed tries to drag him down to the picture. What’s going on, asks Candy. Shut up and listen, says Meño. She hears a voice on some speaker. Ed is saying, just repeat what you told me this morning, repeat it, repeat it. Candy hears Santi’s voice saying fine, I love Candy deeply, but she doesn’t love me. Her eyes light up, finger on her lip, she looks up at Chayo and Meño, both grinning, she sees the hidden mike in the picture, shakes her head, thinking, you guys! Okay, says Meño, your turn, tell me what you told ME this morning. Fine, says Candy, and in a loud voice, leaning into the picture, says “I am crazy in love with Santiago, but he doesn’t love me. Satisfied?” (We hear this from Santi’s office, as he looks high and low for the mike). He finds it, rips it off the picture, talks into it, it’s not true that he doesn’t love Candy. As the friends go outside the respective offices to listen in through the doors, Candy and Santi proceed with one of their trademark stubbornfests, each challenging the other, if you really love me, come to my office and tell me. Of course, no one’s budging. Candy gives him one minute, and the countdown begins. Each thinks the other is coming soon, and that the other is full of him/herself (se esta dando su taco). But Santi remembers the last time this happened, it didn’t turn out too well. All of a sudden they both frantically rush for their doors, but the respective friends are holding them closed until Santi and Candy say the magic words and give in. Candy yells that her door is jammed (atorada), she’s going to lose him. In the hallway, Raúl, Sole and Gregoria arrive with Beto and Chava. Also Zamora, Toño, Jaime, Miguel (one of the abandonados, haven't seen him in a while), Lucía and Rocío happen to show up. Also Carlos, Tina, Donato, and probably 6 or 7 more cast members I left out.
And just like the deflowering of a virgin, Santiago BURSTS through the wall, his maleness on hyperdrive. The two still avoid each other a few seconds as they count down the rest of the minute 4,3,2,1, blastoff! They kiss desperately, then lovingly, as the entire cast comes in, oohing and aahing, then breaking into applause (as do we). We get a beautiful close up, slow motion shot of THE KISS.
And bam, it’s the wedding! No ceremony, just a replay of the above kiss, then we cut to two hands clinking champagne glasses, as fireworks go off on multiple flat screen televisions at the reception. They’re in a huge club, all pink and blue modernistic lighting, even the floor is pink, purple and blue luminescent squares, lots of flat screens projecting various images. Pat’s there with Irene. The crowd yells for another kiss, and Santi bends Candy back for a big one. He’s looking amazing in a white suit, a silver-white tie, Candy looks sweet and modest (for her) in a medieval type princess gown with a peasant veil.
And there’s even more good news. Chayo’s pregnant, Ed’s going to be a Papá! Santi wants to be the padrino. You got it, bro!
Pat is holding Patito/Santiguito, Irene in a fantastic red strapless dress at his side, telling the three kids that the movie opens September 2nd, he gives them movie posters, and they all shout in unision, Veritas, Prince of Truth!
Pat and Irene stand up to congratulate the wedding couple, Pat asks if he can watch the baby during the honeymoon, and Santi jokes sure, you can have him for two years. Irene adds, not to worry, we’ll take good care of him. You TWO? ask Santi and Candy. Well, answers Irene, we’re just good friends now, but it won’t be long! Santi hopes they’ll be happy. Irene says I hope we’ll be REALLY happy, and Pat kisses her!
The dancing starts, and we hear the Tontas no van al Cielo happy theme, which we haven’t heard for a long time, it starts with “She’s a woman in every sense of the word”. We see Santi and Candy in front of the big screens, now showing clouds and blue sky, they agree they’ve said hello to everyone, now they can be together, just the two of them. Santi jokes about wedding food, Candy just wants to be happy forever. Oh how corny (cursi) is my wife, he says. My wife! My husband! One more big kiss, and our prince and princess live happily ever after.
THE END
Vocabulario Final (quiz next week)
Expediente – a file or dossier
Chaparro – short and squat
Cartilla de Vacunación – Vaccination record (cartilla means booklet)
Alterado – upset
Columna – spine
En balde – in vain, for nothing
Sorber – to suck (as in lemonade)
Darse taco – to be full of yourself, think you’re it
Cursi – corny, sentimental
Not to be cursi, but it’s been an absolute pleasure doing these recaps. Although sometimes this show was a little frustrating, the Gran Final was exciting, fun, emotional and satisfying.
When last we left off, Judy told us how Paulina, in full cat burglar attire, had swooped in and snatched baby Santi. How is it possible! screams big Santi, now home, as Donato, Tina, Jaime and Isabel are speechless. All they can think of is that maybe a window was open. Santi will call the police.
In a hotel, Paulina is cuddling the cute baby, telling him that the first part of her plan worked perfectly. Nothing will happen to our little tyke. But Santiago will PAY. There’s a knock at the door, and it’s a nurse, dressed in pink. Pau shows her where all the baby stuff is (diapers, bottle, I guess Pau has planned pretty well). Pau’s going to go out for a bit. The nurse asks if possibly Pau is hiding the baby, and Pau covers, saying the baby’s father is violent, worse when he drinks, wouldn’t you do the same in my place? Nursie buys this drivel, not noticing Paulina’s smirk on the way out.
In the restaurant, Patricio is telling Irene about his movie project, Veritas, Prince of Truth, wondering if he’s boring her. No way, Irene’s fascinated, she even liked Pat’s wedding story (when Candy stripped and ran). This is way better than reading file (expediente) after file in her law practice. And she understands Pat’s pain, but there were good things, too. He should remake his life. Pat’s not ready, what with losing Patito, today is just not a good time to start over. How about tomorrow? Irene says with a smile. Or the day after tomorrow? Always negotiating, counters Pat, also smiling now. Okay, he’ll try. Well, with that out of the way, let’s enjoy the evening says Irene, as they sip their wine and look into each others’ eyes.
Santiago is criticizing Donato and crew for not guarding the baby well enough, when the phone rings. It’s Paulina, who immediately tells him that she took the baby. Santi is stunned, after all the months of anguish he’s just gone through, is she crazy? (no comment!) Paulina says it’s time for you to PAY for all you’ve done. Fine, what do you want, money? And where are you? Pau hangs up. Santi tells the others Pau’s a mental case, he’s going to her house, hopefully she’s there. Isabel counsels calm.
Pat’s home now, relaxing with a glass of milk, as a toy tyrannosaurus rex (whose face somehow reminds me of Pat) is walking in circles on the coffee table. He says to himself he misses his short and squat (chaparros) monsters (the boys). He looks through contracts, finds the baby’s vaccination record (cartilla de vacunación). He first thinks he’ll deliver it to Santiago tomorrow, but why not go now, he’ll see “Patito” again. Off he goes, telling the toy dinosaur not to fall off the table, he’ll be right back.
Pretty hands are clutching a rosary, two candles are lit, as Candy prays that Santi’s baby is okay.
Over at Santi’s house, he’s just walked outside to the car, leaving a message on the phone for Detective Ambrosini, when Pat shows up with the vaccination record, along with Patito’s favorite toy, a funny face which is making little sounds, but Santi fills him in on the “kid”napping, there’s no time to waste. Pat notes that Santi is upset (alterado), offers to come with Santi to help, and the two get in Santi’s sportscar, our two incredible guys working together.
And now for the scene that had me on the floor laughing. Lalo is playing with his collection of little racecars, especially a red one, wide-eyed, looking about 3 years old. Chayo enters in a huff, Ed’s relieved, she’s back, hooray, but she proceeds to pick up a decorative plate and SMASH it on the floor! Wait, wait, that was a gift from my mother! She smashes another plate. This time Ed laughs, nanny nah nah nah, THAT one was a gift from YOUR mother! Chayo says she’ll keep smashing stuff until he gives her the divorce. Oh yeah, you think you’re the only one who can break things, responds Ed as he grabs her psychology notebook, ripping it to shreds. The two face off, her bangs in her face, their jaws set in determination.
Santi and Pat are in the car, having arrived at Pau’s house, but all the lights are off. Hmmm. They’re about to go in, when Pau comes out with a suitcase. They watch her get in her car, and decide to follow.
A feminine hand grabs a toy red car, and Lalo screams “No, wait!” It took me a year to get that piece for my collection. He grabs her laptop, hoists it above his head, and she begs him to stop, all her information is in it, she won’t destroy his car if he’ll spare the laptop. Fine, but you first, give me the car. This enrages Chayo, who proceeds to tear the roof off that sucker (the car, that is), followed by BOOM, laptop destroyed, he’s stamping on it for good measure. More general destruction follows, Chayo even spilling Ed’s cup of milk all over the place, both are going wild, and I keep thinking these two are definitely made for each other, it’s sort of like a sweet version of War of the Roses.
The woman in black walks across the parking lot entrance to the hotel, unaware she’s being observed by our two heroes. They follow surreptitiously, and see her get in the elevator. In the classic scene, they watch the number on the outside of the elevator to see where it stops. Lucky for us, it’s on the 2nd floor (the building’s about 20 stories tall, and we viewers don’t want to waste time, we want our wedding!). Some of us note that a workman is working on the other elevator, and there’s a yellow caution sign. The other good thing about the 2nd floor is that our boys can use the stairs.
Alas, Chayo and Ed are crying over the spilt milk, the apartment is a shambles, they’re both sitting cross-legged on the floor next to each other, he’s trying to fix his little car, she’s trying to put the keys back on her laptop, neither with much success. She’s still pleading her case, and he finally says you win. “Then you’ll give me the divorce?” He nods sadly. Tomorrow morning he’ll sign the papers. She impulsively gives him a little kiss on the cheek, then looks away guiltily, he’s downcast, defeated, she gathers her purse and laptop, and walks out of his life forever.
Our amateur sleuths have reached the second floor, but there’s a long corridor, and who knows what room Paulina’s in? Not to worry, right on cue they hear the baby crying. They walk down the hall, getting closer, closer, then they hear Pau’s voice. Why can’t you shut up the baby, she demands of the nurse. Sorry, the baby’s hungry, and there’s no milk (good plan Pau, she brought diapers, the bottle, but forgot the milk!). She’ll get some, but when she steps into the hallway, Santi and Pat see her and she flees. Santi tells the nurse it’s their (Santi and Pat’s) baby, the woman that hired her is crazy, they’re calling security, please hold the baby and don’t let anyone in. They race off in hot pursuit, Paulina has descended the stairs, and as she runs past the elevators, she looks back at her pursuers, doesn’t see the yellow caution sign in front of the broken elevator, loses her balance, and falls into the empty elevator shaft! Santi and Pat are horrified, Santi races to get an ambulance, and Pat looks down the shaft to see Paulina, flat on her back, all dressed in black, apparently dead. (Oh how far you’ve fallen, dear evil Paulina). But she’s NOT dead, as we see her eyes flicker.
The next morning, Pat is at Meño’s house, filling in Meño, Gregoria and Candy. Candy is elated that Santi has the baby back, and they ask about Paulina, is she dead? No, it was only the second floor, but there’s damage to her spine (columna), and she could be paralyzed. The important thing is that the baby is safe, and Gregoria even asks if Pat’s shoulder still hurts. Nah, he’s a tough guy.
At Santi’s house, he’s feeding the baby, telling Isabel that after what happened, he NEVER wants to be apart from his son again. From now on, his priorities are his children and Isabel, that’s all. But what about Candy? inquires Isa. Well, he’s lost her. Santi tells Isa that he loves Candy with all his heart, but she no longer cares for him. Are you sure? Yes, he answers, if she still cared for him, she’d put aside her pride and come to him, apologizing for going to Pat’s house and caring for him all those days. Isabel doesn't say anything, but her expression shows what we all know.
Today Charly has to leave for Germany, and the family has gathered to see him off. Meño gives his son a heartfelt hug, telling him how proud he is, asking him to write every day. Gregoria gives him a Virgen de Zapopan y la Guadalajara card for luck, and don’t forget, be proud to be Mexican. They hug as she cries. Pat’s there too, and hugs him as well. Candy is standing behind Chava, her arms lovingly draped around him. Charly tells Chava to promise to behave, and they high five. Gregoria and Pat agree to be friends. Charly says he’ll miss Candy, too, and hopes she’ll be happy. She says she is happy, she has her baby, as she kisses Chava on the cheek. Charly asks if Candy is going to reconcile with Santiago. No, she replies, she loves Santiago with all her heart (see above), but he doesn’t love her. How does she know? Because if he did love her, he would have done something to show her.
We’re at the family lawyer’s office. I guess Chayo and Ed are finally going to do it, the papers are ready to sign, the lawyer (or judge, I’m not sure) tells them all that remains is to decide how to divide their belongings (gee, I thought you do this in advance, but don’t mind me). Chayo says all she wants is her freedom. Ed tells the lawyer that Chayo can have the house. When she protests, he says she should have a decent life, and he made her so unhappy, he wants her to remember him with at least a bit of affection. Chayo says not all their marriage was unhappy, and Ed agrees, remember when we first were together at the beach? She does. And Ed also wants her to have the car, the car in which they kissed many times, he wants her to have it, to remember the good times. And you, what will you remember of me? asks Chayo. As tender music plays, Ed says he’ll remember her as the most beautiful, cute, unique, lovely woman he has ever known, as the only woman he has ever really loved. The judge interrupts, it’s time to sign. Chayo takes the pen, but hesitates. Ed takes his pen, he can’t do it either. They look at each other, and filled with emotion and love, kiss deeply. Well, says the judge (tearing the divorce paper in half), one less divorce, I now declare you husband and wife, you may continue kissing the bride. Yes! as we viewers (me, at least) thrust our hands in the air in a fist of triumph, finally!
In Pat’s office, Arturo tells how he’s paying for all the repairs to the buildings, the people will all be safe and secure. And he never realized how good it would feel to do the right thing. But now he’s doing it, thanks to Pat. They both say they love each other. Arturo says he’s not going to bother Pat, Margarita or Gregoria now. He’s going to fix all the wrong he has done, and when everything has been made right, he’ll return and recover the time they’ve lost. (Okay, we have our redeemed character!)
In the hospital, Paulina has a brace around her neck, hair pulled back, a bruise on her forehead, and Mario has come to see her. The camera pulls back, and we see she’s sitting in a wheelchair, wearing a modest red, long-sleeved top, a gray blanket covering her legs, her hands clasped together like Whistler’s Mother. She tells Mario she’s paralyzed. Now, HE’s going to have to care for her for the rest of her life. No way, toots, he replies, have a great life, see ya! Not so fast, replies Pau. If you don’t do it, I’ll tell the police you killed Gabino’s father. I know exactly where you buried the body. So you decide. Take care of me, or go to jail (o me cuidas, o la cárcel!) So Pau has her anvil, and Mario his. Couldn’t happen to a more deserving couple.
At the airport, Charly’s walking along talking on his cell, when he looks up to see Lucía’s beaming face. A full mariachi band starts playing, there’s a big sign saying “Farewell (hasta siempre), Charly. Lucía” with a heart behind Lucía’s name. They hug, tears streaming down their faces. They tell each other te amo, and kiss. They gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes, as the band plays a romantic parting song.
At the Institute/Consultorio, it appears Hortensia has taken up Lulu’s lollipop habit, as Isabel arrives, she’s a little worried about Santiago. However, Santi’s not there yet. In the other room, Meño is telling the ladies the latest gossip, that Candy herself told him she still loves Santi. Back out front, Ed and Chayo burst in, feet barely touching the ground, cancel all our appointments, we’ve reconciled, and we want to celebrate! They proceed to make out quite sexily, as everyone looks on, mouths agape. When Ed wonders why they’re not all jumping with joy, Horti takes him aside to clue him in on the one little problem remaining in our cute little telenovela. The leads aren’t together yet, and there are only 15 minutes of air time to go! (well, she doesn’t exactly put it THAT way). Sole takes Chayo aside to tell her the same thing.
But first, a little more good news. Emiliano is in Pat’s office, the movie’s done! Okay, when does the promotion start? It’s already started, say Emil, close your eyes, 1, 2, 3! He unrolls the movie poster, Veritas, Prince of Truth, Pat thinks it’s incredible. They’re gonna celebrate. And the movie debuts September 2nd. Hooray!
As everyone gathers around, Isabel and Meño compare notes. Meño tells how Candy adores Santi, but thinks he doesn’t love her. Isa says, same here, but in reverse. Santi told her he loved Candy, but thought she didn’t love him. Everyone agrees that the two are crazy, but they have to do something. Candy and Santi shouldn’t be suffering for nothing (sufriendo en balde). Problem is, Candy and Santi have a communication breakdown, and won’t admit their true feelings to each other. What to do? The camera slowly zooms in on Meño as he says it’s coming to me, it’s coming to me (ya me está cayendo), I’ve got it!
Chava and Rocío are trying to play, but she wants to play girl games, he wants to play boy games. Donato to the rescue, Isabel says to come along, there’s a surprise. Let’s go!
At the Institute, we see Meño’s clever plan. He’s installed tiny microphones (and presumably speakers, but the producers don’t exactly worry about that part) in secret places in Candy and Santi’s respective offices. Candy’s is on the photo of her and Santi on the desk, as the Institutas look on. Over in Santi’s office, Ed has attached a matching mike on Santi’s picture of Candy, as Isa and Horti look on (good thing they still have those pictures, after “breaking up”). Ed yells through the walls, why do they even need mikes, the wall’s as thin as cardboard, you can hear right through. Meño responds, well it’s not brick (ladrillo), so don’t push on the wall, or it could come right down on you (gee, I wonder why they’re telling us this? :)). Now all they have to do is wait for Santi and Candy to arrive, and confess their great love.
Santi arrives first, asks Hort if he has any appointments. No, she says with a smile, but your mother and Mr. Ed are waiting for you in your office. Santi thinks that’s a little strange. Next, a somber Candy arrives in her red dress, asks Lulu if she has any appointments. No, she says with a smile (maybe I should just cut and paste from here on out), but Don Meño and Chayo are waiting for you in your office. Candy sees Santi standing there, says hello, have a nice day (hah!). They keep looking at each other, but of course, no one says anything more. Santi’s sucking noisily on a lemonade, and Horti tells him it’s bad manners (and I learn the word for suck is sorber).
Meanwhile, Pat welcomes Irene (dressed in a maroon or burgundy suit, her short skirt showing some great legs, and a low cut cream colored blouse) to his office. She reminds him of his promise to start enjoying life, and she’ll give him as much time as he needs. Even if it takes his whole life? Oh, she thinks it’ll be much quicker than that (we agree). She moves in close, touches his cheek, and he takes her hand, asks her to give him time, maybe she’s right. She smiles a smile that could melt an iceberg, and methinks the boy is hooked. I sure am!
Candy is typing on her laptop, as Chayo and Meño lean over in anticipation. Candy looks at them as if they had a screw loose. Chayo starts. Is it true what Don Meño told me, you still love Doctor Plastico? The two lean over the hidden mike. In the other office, Horti, Ed and Isa want Santi to admit he loves Candy. Ed tries to drag him down to the picture. What’s going on, asks Candy. Shut up and listen, says Meño. She hears a voice on some speaker. Ed is saying, just repeat what you told me this morning, repeat it, repeat it. Candy hears Santi’s voice saying fine, I love Candy deeply, but she doesn’t love me. Her eyes light up, finger on her lip, she looks up at Chayo and Meño, both grinning, she sees the hidden mike in the picture, shakes her head, thinking, you guys! Okay, says Meño, your turn, tell me what you told ME this morning. Fine, says Candy, and in a loud voice, leaning into the picture, says “I am crazy in love with Santiago, but he doesn’t love me. Satisfied?” (We hear this from Santi’s office, as he looks high and low for the mike). He finds it, rips it off the picture, talks into it, it’s not true that he doesn’t love Candy. As the friends go outside the respective offices to listen in through the doors, Candy and Santi proceed with one of their trademark stubbornfests, each challenging the other, if you really love me, come to my office and tell me. Of course, no one’s budging. Candy gives him one minute, and the countdown begins. Each thinks the other is coming soon, and that the other is full of him/herself (se esta dando su taco). But Santi remembers the last time this happened, it didn’t turn out too well. All of a sudden they both frantically rush for their doors, but the respective friends are holding them closed until Santi and Candy say the magic words and give in. Candy yells that her door is jammed (atorada), she’s going to lose him. In the hallway, Raúl, Sole and Gregoria arrive with Beto and Chava. Also Zamora, Toño, Jaime, Miguel (one of the abandonados, haven't seen him in a while), Lucía and Rocío happen to show up. Also Carlos, Tina, Donato, and probably 6 or 7 more cast members I left out.
And just like the deflowering of a virgin, Santiago BURSTS through the wall, his maleness on hyperdrive. The two still avoid each other a few seconds as they count down the rest of the minute 4,3,2,1, blastoff! They kiss desperately, then lovingly, as the entire cast comes in, oohing and aahing, then breaking into applause (as do we). We get a beautiful close up, slow motion shot of THE KISS.
And bam, it’s the wedding! No ceremony, just a replay of the above kiss, then we cut to two hands clinking champagne glasses, as fireworks go off on multiple flat screen televisions at the reception. They’re in a huge club, all pink and blue modernistic lighting, even the floor is pink, purple and blue luminescent squares, lots of flat screens projecting various images. Pat’s there with Irene. The crowd yells for another kiss, and Santi bends Candy back for a big one. He’s looking amazing in a white suit, a silver-white tie, Candy looks sweet and modest (for her) in a medieval type princess gown with a peasant veil.
And there’s even more good news. Chayo’s pregnant, Ed’s going to be a Papá! Santi wants to be the padrino. You got it, bro!
Pat is holding Patito/Santiguito, Irene in a fantastic red strapless dress at his side, telling the three kids that the movie opens September 2nd, he gives them movie posters, and they all shout in unision, Veritas, Prince of Truth!
Pat and Irene stand up to congratulate the wedding couple, Pat asks if he can watch the baby during the honeymoon, and Santi jokes sure, you can have him for two years. Irene adds, not to worry, we’ll take good care of him. You TWO? ask Santi and Candy. Well, answers Irene, we’re just good friends now, but it won’t be long! Santi hopes they’ll be happy. Irene says I hope we’ll be REALLY happy, and Pat kisses her!
The dancing starts, and we hear the Tontas no van al Cielo happy theme, which we haven’t heard for a long time, it starts with “She’s a woman in every sense of the word”. We see Santi and Candy in front of the big screens, now showing clouds and blue sky, they agree they’ve said hello to everyone, now they can be together, just the two of them. Santi jokes about wedding food, Candy just wants to be happy forever. Oh how corny (cursi) is my wife, he says. My wife! My husband! One more big kiss, and our prince and princess live happily ever after.
THE END
Vocabulario Final (quiz next week)
Expediente – a file or dossier
Chaparro – short and squat
Cartilla de Vacunación – Vaccination record (cartilla means booklet)
Alterado – upset
Columna – spine
En balde – in vain, for nothing
Sorber – to suck (as in lemonade)
Darse taco – to be full of yourself, think you’re it
Cursi – corny, sentimental
Not to be cursi, but it’s been an absolute pleasure doing these recaps. Although sometimes this show was a little frustrating, the Gran Final was exciting, fun, emotional and satisfying.
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Hey Hombre. Paula asked us all to list the things we LIKED about this show, since some of us have been venting a bit about what we DIDN'T like (typical human behavior, no?) so I'll encourage you all to do that. I made my list on the Part I blog line but would like to add that having you and Paula join our team was a real plus and a true pleasure.
I notice you picked up the War of the Roses them with Chayo and Lalo also...did we ALL see that movie? It was quite powerful.
Your titles and visual perceptions are the best Hombre....thank you.
And I just hope Paulina has an envelope with the goods on Mario somewhere safe....and that it will be sent to the authorities in case of her suspicious death, because otherwise, I'm thinking Mario will just knock her off after a few days of nurse duty.
I notice you picked up the War of the Roses them with Chayo and Lalo also...did we ALL see that movie? It was quite powerful.
Your titles and visual perceptions are the best Hombre....thank you.
And I just hope Paulina has an envelope with the goods on Mario somewhere safe....and that it will be sent to the authorities in case of her suspicious death, because otherwise, I'm thinking Mario will just knock her off after a few days of nurse duty.
I haven't read the recap yet.
I found the link for Veritas, el principe de la verdad. It did open last Sept. You can find clips on YouTube as well.
That final kiss for the bride? ZOWIE! Now, THAT was a kiss!!! A real toe-curler. For my money, better than all the other kisses on the show, by orders of magnitude. Jaime Camil reminded us what he's capable of.
I found the link for Veritas, el principe de la verdad. It did open last Sept. You can find clips on YouTube as well.
That final kiss for the bride? ZOWIE! Now, THAT was a kiss!!! A real toe-curler. For my money, better than all the other kisses on the show, by orders of magnitude. Jaime Camil reminded us what he's capable of.
Hombre, very well done. A wonderful recap of this last installment. Like you and Judy, I revelled in the scenes with Chayo and Lalo, both at home and in the lawyer's office. They stole the show. The lawyer had the best line of the show, I thought. Not a lot of tears shed for Pau. "Oh, she's going to be paralyzed...too bad." The best thing about this show? Far and away, Paula, Kris, Judy, Sylvia, and Hombre. You guys are Aces. Carlos
Judy, it's amazing we both included the War of the Roses in our recaps (and I hadn't read yours). That movie did make a big impression on me.
Paula, I can't believe that Veritas really was a movie, and really opened September 2nd! Although knowing all the product placement we've had (such as endless repetitions of Jaime's song), I shouldn't be surprised. And Valentino Lanus (Pat) is the producer, just as he was on Tontas. I'd like to see it. Many of the actors are American, and it looks (from IMDB) as if it's part in English, part in Spanish.
Paula, I can't believe that Veritas really was a movie, and really opened September 2nd! Although knowing all the product placement we've had (such as endless repetitions of Jaime's song), I shouldn't be surprised. And Valentino Lanus (Pat) is the producer, just as he was on Tontas. I'd like to see it. Many of the actors are American, and it looks (from IMDB) as if it's part in English, part in Spanish.
BTW, I didn't mention it in the recap (didn't want to spoil the mood), but of course nothing was said about how Rocio's Mom is now paralyzed. I wonder if they'll ever tell her the truth about Paulina stealing the baby (I know, it's only a show)!
Wow Hombre, this was a great final recap! Thank you so much.
I would have liked to see more of the wedding. I wonder how much was cut out?
It looked like a disco wedding to me but they were both gorgeous.
Lalo and Chayo were adorable. War of the Roses except likeable.
They were both so cute and a perfect match.
Pau had a perfect ending. As clever as she is I'd say she'd find some way to hold Mario to the bargain. I'm disappointed Gambino didn't reappear to deal with them.
Things I liked about the show were,
Santi and his funny jokes, sexy looks, his dancing and entertaining personality.
The evil witches who were really fun to hate and got the endings they deserved.
Meno and his colorful house and restaurant. His loving personality and sometimes over the top ways.
The new Pat and his natural bonding with his kids. Especially the way he cuddled Patito, it was so natural and loving.
Thank you for all the fantastic recaps and entertaining comments!
It's been the best part of my day checking in and getting to comment in this great community!
Carrie L.
I would have liked to see more of the wedding. I wonder how much was cut out?
It looked like a disco wedding to me but they were both gorgeous.
Lalo and Chayo were adorable. War of the Roses except likeable.
They were both so cute and a perfect match.
Pau had a perfect ending. As clever as she is I'd say she'd find some way to hold Mario to the bargain. I'm disappointed Gambino didn't reappear to deal with them.
Things I liked about the show were,
Santi and his funny jokes, sexy looks, his dancing and entertaining personality.
The evil witches who were really fun to hate and got the endings they deserved.
Meno and his colorful house and restaurant. His loving personality and sometimes over the top ways.
The new Pat and his natural bonding with his kids. Especially the way he cuddled Patito, it was so natural and loving.
Thank you for all the fantastic recaps and entertaining comments!
It's been the best part of my day checking in and getting to comment in this great community!
Carrie L.
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: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 12:22:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 12:22:00 PM EDT
Carrie, regarding the wedding, nothing was cut. That's all Mexico saw, too. It's because the series was shortened and they wrapped it up fast. e.g. when have you seen a novela finale wedding that was NOT in a church? As for the reception, I think I remember the room from Fea, when Lety was nerveous to give her speech.
Thanks, all you recappers have done a fabulous job!
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 12:31:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 12:31:00 PM EDT
Hombre, you really did justice to El Gran Final, thank you for your splendid recap. As annoying as this TN could be at times, your underlying affection for the characters really came through and made the overall experience much more fun. I'm very grateful you joined us and that you will continue on with the next one.
I'll repeat the "like" I listed on Judy's recap. I really like the way Julio Aleman (Arturo) enunciates; actors like him are a godsend for viewers like me who struggle to understand.
I liked the kids, they did a good job acting and always put their hearts into it.
I liked Patricio's character development. It was fun watching a character grow up. Most of what he did seemed very believable to me.
I love watching Jaime Camil act.
I liked recapper Paula's lists and links. Bonus!
I'll repeat the "like" I listed on Judy's recap. I really like the way Julio Aleman (Arturo) enunciates; actors like him are a godsend for viewers like me who struggle to understand.
I liked the kids, they did a good job acting and always put their hearts into it.
I liked Patricio's character development. It was fun watching a character grow up. Most of what he did seemed very believable to me.
I love watching Jaime Camil act.
I liked recapper Paula's lists and links. Bonus!
Hombre...thanks for finding the correct translation for "darse taco". Even knowing it was in the Oxford dictionary, I couldn't find it.
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Sylvia, I agree...Arturo was easier to understand. Not only clearer, but he spoke slower, as many older men do. I don't "listen as fast" as I used to, in any language, so that helps as well.
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Sylvia, I agree...Arturo was easier to understand. Not only clearer, but he spoke slower, as many older men do. I don't "listen as fast" as I used to, in any language, so that helps as well.
Off-topic a bit. Has anyone read the book The Horse Boy: a father's quest to heal his son's autism?
For people who love animals and the extraordinary ways they interact with people...or for those interested in shamanism....or for anyone who just wants to be riveted to a book for a while...this one is truly interesting.
I can barely put it down to cook or do household chores (okay, I often look for excuses to avoid this, but...)
Takes place partly in Austin, TX Dr. Carlos.
For people who love animals and the extraordinary ways they interact with people...or for those interested in shamanism....or for anyone who just wants to be riveted to a book for a while...this one is truly interesting.
I can barely put it down to cook or do household chores (okay, I often look for excuses to avoid this, but...)
Takes place partly in Austin, TX Dr. Carlos.
Hombre, I forgot to say that your title is absolutely perfect on so many levels...the song of course is "The End", it's by the Beatles of whom Isabela was a fan, particularly of John Lennon, it is the final lyric of the final song on their final album together, and of course the message applies very well to this telenovela. I think I will probably be humming it all day today.
Don't forget, the cast will be on The Cristina Show Monday at 10. See preview photos at link. If nobody objects, I will put up a page for it here on Caray so we can chatter about it afterwards. I don't actually intend to recap it, and I doubt whether anyone else would. Julie, who has recapped for years, says that the Cristinas are extremely hard to recap because of the nature of the content, and they usually don't yield much that's significant.
Older actors. I agree. There is such a huge difference, I'm beginning to think that many of them were trained completely differently. Maybe they came up through theater where you need to speak more clearly. Maybe there was no Televisa acting factory which I think limits competition. Maybe diction and delivery had a bigger place in acting school back then. In addition to Arturo, there's velvet-voiced Carlos Bracho (Pop Humberto from Fea), and (Isabel) Silvia Mariscal's delightfully elegant use of Spanish - I'm positive Tontas' writers didn't pen those lines. On Colombian Fea, there is an older attorney with an incredibly rich voice.
Older actors. I agree. There is such a huge difference, I'm beginning to think that many of them were trained completely differently. Maybe they came up through theater where you need to speak more clearly. Maybe there was no Televisa acting factory which I think limits competition. Maybe diction and delivery had a bigger place in acting school back then. In addition to Arturo, there's velvet-voiced Carlos Bracho (Pop Humberto from Fea), and (Isabel) Silvia Mariscal's delightfully elegant use of Spanish - I'm positive Tontas' writers didn't pen those lines. On Colombian Fea, there is an older attorney with an incredibly rich voice.
What a fun finale, although I must say I was much more excited when Pat finally kissed Irene than I was about Santi and Candy getting married.
I'm a little disappointed they just kind of dropped Lulu's storyline, so I'm going to assume that she and Toño got together and just kept it on the down-low and off-screen to keep the metiches out of their business.
Okay, here were MY favorite parts of the show: Santiago (pretty much everything about him, minus when he was indulging Candy's brattiness), Patricio (so endearing with the kids, and real character growth), Eduardo (so funny), Raúl (I just think he's cute), and Charly (so charming). Yes, there's a theme there. The men were fun, the ladies were mostly annoying. Also I loved any scene with dancing.
Congrats to all the recappers for surviving this madcap romp, and thanks for all your brilliant and funny interpretations!
I'm a little disappointed they just kind of dropped Lulu's storyline, so I'm going to assume that she and Toño got together and just kept it on the down-low and off-screen to keep the metiches out of their business.
Okay, here were MY favorite parts of the show: Santiago (pretty much everything about him, minus when he was indulging Candy's brattiness), Patricio (so endearing with the kids, and real character growth), Eduardo (so funny), Raúl (I just think he's cute), and Charly (so charming). Yes, there's a theme there. The men were fun, the ladies were mostly annoying. Also I loved any scene with dancing.
Congrats to all the recappers for surviving this madcap romp, and thanks for all your brilliant and funny interpretations!
Another senior actor with beautiful diction: Juan Ferrara, Gov. Jorge of Pasion.
Hombre d'M, great job as always. Perhaps my most lasting legacy on Caray will be that I helped twist your arm to become a recapper. I knew you'd be a great one, but you exceeded my expectations.
I didn't like the Santiago/Candy resolution at all. Too dopey.
What I loved about the show:
* Pat's character development. He was always pulled in two directions, and he conveyed it so well.
* The relationships. This novela had so, so many marvelous relationships. I enjoyed them thoroughly!
-Santi & Rocio
-Santi & Isabel
-Meño & Gregoria - I loved how that one developed!
-Hortensia & Santiago. She brought so much sparkle to the interchange!
-Charly & Luc. Very believable.
-the two witches. Actually, 2 witches x2! Marissa with Alicia, then Alicia with Paulina.
-Pat and his dad. Ups and downs, but nicely developed.
-Pat & Chava
-Pat & Patito. So close!
-Ed & Chayo
-Donato & Isabel. Quite a dance between those two.
-Candy & Candy. El amor de su vida.
In the finale, I liked how Pat joined Santi. He filled his padrino role to perfection, supporting Santiago and being a co-padre, another term for godfather. Note he never reproached Santi for taking Pat's baby and losing him.
Pau's threat against Mario is weak. He didn't murder Rocky. He botched the operation. True, he wasn't certified to operate, and he was doing it to hide Rocky's identity. But those are minor crimes, especially if there was no pending warrant for Rocky. Statute of Limitations probably ran out already.
Hombre d'M, great job as always. Perhaps my most lasting legacy on Caray will be that I helped twist your arm to become a recapper. I knew you'd be a great one, but you exceeded my expectations.
I didn't like the Santiago/Candy resolution at all. Too dopey.
What I loved about the show:
* Pat's character development. He was always pulled in two directions, and he conveyed it so well.
* The relationships. This novela had so, so many marvelous relationships. I enjoyed them thoroughly!
-Santi & Rocio
-Santi & Isabel
-Meño & Gregoria - I loved how that one developed!
-Hortensia & Santiago. She brought so much sparkle to the interchange!
-Charly & Luc. Very believable.
-the two witches. Actually, 2 witches x2! Marissa with Alicia, then Alicia with Paulina.
-Pat and his dad. Ups and downs, but nicely developed.
-Pat & Chava
-Pat & Patito. So close!
-Ed & Chayo
-Donato & Isabel. Quite a dance between those two.
-Candy & Candy. El amor de su vida.
In the finale, I liked how Pat joined Santi. He filled his padrino role to perfection, supporting Santiago and being a co-padre, another term for godfather. Note he never reproached Santi for taking Pat's baby and losing him.
Pau's threat against Mario is weak. He didn't murder Rocky. He botched the operation. True, he wasn't certified to operate, and he was doing it to hide Rocky's identity. But those are minor crimes, especially if there was no pending warrant for Rocky. Statute of Limitations probably ran out already.
On behalf of all us, Julia, thanks for those kind words. Of course, the long-suffering Cuidado recappers deserve the same praise. Y'all are suffering but with wit and class.
Paula...Wicked wicked wicked!
Candy & Candy el amor de su vida
Oh my, so true. With a few admirers and a full-length mirror, she has all she needs in life to be happy. But STILL won't be....
Sorry, Hombre. I appreciate your championing Candy's cause and noticing her sparkle. Thank God there are men to overlook those feminine flaws. But don't expect us gals to do that.
Paula...Wicked wicked wicked!
Candy & Candy el amor de su vida
Oh my, so true. With a few admirers and a full-length mirror, she has all she needs in life to be happy. But STILL won't be....
Sorry, Hombre. I appreciate your championing Candy's cause and noticing her sparkle. Thank God there are men to overlook those feminine flaws. But don't expect us gals to do that.
Were there multiple endings and does that mean I wasn't sharp enough to catch them?
I love all the churches they show on the telenovelas.
My dream is to someday travel and see the great cathedrals.
I hate, hate, hate the way they jam everything together at the end when they have spent way too much time dragging their feet.
I agree of course that my number one favorite is anything at all with Camil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carrie L.
I love all the churches they show on the telenovelas.
My dream is to someday travel and see the great cathedrals.
I hate, hate, hate the way they jam everything together at the end when they have spent way too much time dragging their feet.
I agree of course that my number one favorite is anything at all with Camil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 5:53:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 5:53:00 PM EDT
Thanks for the great recap Hombre. This was your first show and you were great. One day I hope to be like you (and all the others who recappers).
I have to say Judy and others have covered my likes of the show. The kids were excellent. Paula had a great list of relationships; I particularly enjoyed Horti and Santi. I'm going to be like Julia and believe that both Horti and Lulu found great galans who love them to pieces.
Paula thanks to your great links (I misspelled it a few days back). Your love of Camil made this show all the more fun.
I have to say Judy and others have covered my likes of the show. The kids were excellent. Paula had a great list of relationships; I particularly enjoyed Horti and Santi. I'm going to be like Julia and believe that both Horti and Lulu found great galans who love them to pieces.
Paula thanks to your great links (I misspelled it a few days back). Your love of Camil made this show all the more fun.
Paula, I'm glad you DID twist my arm to get me to recap. I didn't think I was ready, Spanish-wise, but there's nothing like getting thrown into the water to teach someone how to swim (PSA - method not to be used on actual children).
Sylvia, good catch on the Beatles' title, and Isabel's love of the Beatles. I actually woke up at 4 A.M. with the idea, and started the recap then (fortunately I took a nap this afternoon).
As for what I liked about the show, I liked
-the colorful sets, each location giving off a distinct ambience
-the costumes, unique to each character, which reflected the characters' personalities, and which changed along with them
-Soledad, who started off quiet, fearful and a little sad, but who took chances, blossomed, and was rewarded at the end (and of course I enjoyed her beauty)
-our two galans, who despite their faults, ultimately became role models for the ideal modern man, good with children, secure in their professions, helpful to others without regard to their own needs. This especially applies to Patricio, whom I didn't like for a long time, but ended up as the noblest of characters (and was rewarded with Irene's affection). I also think he may be the only character on the entire show who never lied or misled a loved one (except in the first episode).
-and of course, the best part of the show was our great community of recappers and commenters!
Sylvia, good catch on the Beatles' title, and Isabel's love of the Beatles. I actually woke up at 4 A.M. with the idea, and started the recap then (fortunately I took a nap this afternoon).
As for what I liked about the show, I liked
-the colorful sets, each location giving off a distinct ambience
-the costumes, unique to each character, which reflected the characters' personalities, and which changed along with them
-Soledad, who started off quiet, fearful and a little sad, but who took chances, blossomed, and was rewarded at the end (and of course I enjoyed her beauty)
-our two galans, who despite their faults, ultimately became role models for the ideal modern man, good with children, secure in their professions, helpful to others without regard to their own needs. This especially applies to Patricio, whom I didn't like for a long time, but ended up as the noblest of characters (and was rewarded with Irene's affection). I also think he may be the only character on the entire show who never lied or misled a loved one (except in the first episode).
-and of course, the best part of the show was our great community of recappers and commenters!
ITA, the best part has been this community of recappers and commenters. Thank you, friends, for all the fun.
This was an excellent recap - thank you. I thought the show was dreadful, but I did like Patricio, both the character and the actor's performance. Ditto Meno.
The child actors were also good. (I'm not including Lucia in that remark, but Charly was likeable.)
I like Jaime Camil's song.
I like the varied use of sets on the show -- especially outdoor scenes. I always enjoy those.
I think Valentino Lanus carried the show. I would actually sit through it again, bad as it was, because I liked Patricio so much. He seemed quite natural and untelenovela-y, especially with kids.
The child actors were also good. (I'm not including Lucia in that remark, but Charly was likeable.)
I like Jaime Camil's song.
I like the varied use of sets on the show -- especially outdoor scenes. I always enjoy those.
I think Valentino Lanus carried the show. I would actually sit through it again, bad as it was, because I liked Patricio so much. He seemed quite natural and untelenovela-y, especially with kids.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO HOMBRE, DR CARLOS, MIKE, JEFF AND ANY OTHER DAD THAT MIGHT READ THIS LINE.
AFTER A WEEK ON MY OWN WITH THE TWO GRANDCHILDREN, I CAN TRULY SAY....WITHOUT YOU FELLAS, RAISING CHILDREN WOULD BE AN INCREDIBLY TOUGH, LONELY JOB.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO......
AFTER A WEEK ON MY OWN WITH THE TWO GRANDCHILDREN, I CAN TRULY SAY....WITHOUT YOU FELLAS, RAISING CHILDREN WOULD BE AN INCREDIBLY TOUGH, LONELY JOB.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO......
Thanks to Judy and Hombre for recapping. As I often do, I watched the finale even though I had bailed on the show. I liked your lists of likes and dislikes.
For me, it's not so much that I loathed Candy, but I just couldn't stomach the contrived relationship dramas: Marissa, etc. I couldn't follow Patricio's wanderings with three women. I wanted to watch it so much because of Jaime Camil, but he wasn't enough to keep me going.
That last wedding scene surely came off as a quickie afterthought.
For me, it's not so much that I loathed Candy, but I just couldn't stomach the contrived relationship dramas: Marissa, etc. I couldn't follow Patricio's wanderings with three women. I wanted to watch it so much because of Jaime Camil, but he wasn't enough to keep me going.
That last wedding scene surely came off as a quickie afterthought.
That was a fantastic reap Hombre, even better than the finale for me.
For all the hate I felt for Lalo after his affairs I think I'd prefer watch a show about him and than one about Santi and Candy, I imagine that one would be all about her.
My favorite thing about this novela was the evolution of Patricio, he began the show as a men full of faults that constantly made mistakes and wrong choices but developed nicely into a nice and wonderful mature man, his relationship with his sons was fantastic to watch.
I want to thank the recappers for the wonderful job they have done with this novela, you were amazing and even though I haven't been here in awhile, this was the novela that made me come out of lurking so your recaps will always be special to me.
Jarocha
For all the hate I felt for Lalo after his affairs I think I'd prefer watch a show about him and than one about Santi and Candy, I imagine that one would be all about her.
My favorite thing about this novela was the evolution of Patricio, he began the show as a men full of faults that constantly made mistakes and wrong choices but developed nicely into a nice and wonderful mature man, his relationship with his sons was fantastic to watch.
I want to thank the recappers for the wonderful job they have done with this novela, you were amazing and even though I haven't been here in awhile, this was the novela that made me come out of lurking so your recaps will always be special to me.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 2:04:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 2:04:00 PM EDT
And I meant a show about Lalo and Chayo, not just about Lalo, it sems I forgot to mention her name.
Jarocha
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 2:06:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 2:06:00 PM EDT
Thanks Hombre and ALL the recappers that made some of the more difficult parts easier to get through.
I feel a bit disappointed by the ending too. I'm sorry, the chemistry with Camil (who I now has the greatest kisses EVER) and our heroine just wasnt there for me. But, I don't know how the chemistry between he and Lety can ever be topped. They just didn't seem to have that smoldering passion. A month ago, quite accidentally I saw a you tube clip of Santiago catching up to Candy at what looked like an airport and she had Chava with her. Does anyone know if that might have been an alternate ending? Might have been more exctiting.
I feel a bit disappointed by the ending too. I'm sorry, the chemistry with Camil (who I now has the greatest kisses EVER) and our heroine just wasnt there for me. But, I don't know how the chemistry between he and Lety can ever be topped. They just didn't seem to have that smoldering passion. A month ago, quite accidentally I saw a you tube clip of Santiago catching up to Candy at what looked like an airport and she had Chava with her. Does anyone know if that might have been an alternate ending? Might have been more exctiting.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 2:49:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 2:49:00 PM EDT
Wonderful recaps, all of you. way better than the show. And, thanks, commenters, you all add so much. We look forward to the recaps as least as much as the show, and many times much more.
At the wedding reception when Mike say all those TV screens, he said: 'Look, they had their reception at Best Buy!'
At the wedding reception when Mike say all those TV screens, he said: 'Look, they had their reception at Best Buy!'
Judy and Hombre, thanks for a fabulous and fantastic final night recap. Thanks to all of the recappers who work so hard and magnificently to get the recaps out. You are all very much appreciated! :)
In true Tontas fashion, it didn't take too long to find Pau and Patito. Another quick solution. :)
A quick wedding, I was wondering if there would be one. They had time to fit it in because they did not have the usual 5 minutes or so repeat at the beginning of the last hour.
It would have been good to have another hour or so just to see the other alternate endings. One would have been interesting, but I think it may have been quite long. There was one where Santi 'makes' a second Candy to give to Pato. There ends up being some confusion and I'm not sure who marries who at the end. I'll have to see if I can find some videos of them.
I think I will miss the Tontas group for a couple weeks. (I have completed FELS withdrawal) They were fun, even Candy. Especially seeing what everyone had to say about her. ;)
JeffMN
In true Tontas fashion, it didn't take too long to find Pau and Patito. Another quick solution. :)
A quick wedding, I was wondering if there would be one. They had time to fit it in because they did not have the usual 5 minutes or so repeat at the beginning of the last hour.
It would have been good to have another hour or so just to see the other alternate endings. One would have been interesting, but I think it may have been quite long. There was one where Santi 'makes' a second Candy to give to Pato. There ends up being some confusion and I'm not sure who marries who at the end. I'll have to see if I can find some videos of them.
I think I will miss the Tontas group for a couple weeks. (I have completed FELS withdrawal) They were fun, even Candy. Especially seeing what everyone had to say about her. ;)
JeffMN
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 4:56:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 4:56:00 PM EDT
Here are the alternate endings.
Pat's ending clip 1. You'll see the link to Clip 2 there.
Candy's ending
Santi's ending, Clip 1 of 2, and start of actual ending.
Last part of actual ending and bloopers.
One thing I found interesting. I followed a Mexican forum about Tontas when it broadcast. Nobody there hated Candy like we did. Maybe those who hated Candy gave up on the show early, since they didn't have our wonderful community to keep coming back to!
Pat's ending clip 1. You'll see the link to Clip 2 there.
Candy's ending
Santi's ending, Clip 1 of 2, and start of actual ending.
Last part of actual ending and bloopers.
One thing I found interesting. I followed a Mexican forum about Tontas when it broadcast. Nobody there hated Candy like we did. Maybe those who hated Candy gave up on the show early, since they didn't have our wonderful community to keep coming back to!
Hombre, many thanks for some most enjoyable recaps throughout - given the material, you done good!
Judy, thank you for your kind words to us daddies on this day, but we're aware that we didn't get to be that by ourselves.
Speakin' of marriage, it was interesting that the phrase the cop used to handcuff Alicia was, "Pongale las esposas."
Paula, you're hereby crowned La Reina de Data. My lord...
Thanks to all - it's been fun. We'll be watching "Gancho" and hope to see you all there, too!
Judy, thank you for your kind words to us daddies on this day, but we're aware that we didn't get to be that by ourselves.
Speakin' of marriage, it was interesting that the phrase the cop used to handcuff Alicia was, "Pongale las esposas."
Paula, you're hereby crowned La Reina de Data. My lord...
Thanks to all - it's been fun. We'll be watching "Gancho" and hope to see you all there, too!
Many thanks to all the recappers. You did a fabulous job!
As one of the first members of Team Pato, I am glad he had a somewhat happy ending. Irene seems like she will be way better for him that Candy. Candy makes him act like a the boy he was when they first were together. Irene will push him to continue to be a good man. And hopefully she will give him all those babies he has been pining for!
I saw the alternate endings on You Tube and was by Candy's ending as she seemed to be giving a wink and a nod to the audience that she also thought the Candy character was a tonta. :)
-Vivi in DC
As one of the first members of Team Pato, I am glad he had a somewhat happy ending. Irene seems like she will be way better for him that Candy. Candy makes him act like a the boy he was when they first were together. Irene will push him to continue to be a good man. And hopefully she will give him all those babies he has been pining for!
I saw the alternate endings on You Tube and was by Candy's ending as she seemed to be giving a wink and a nod to the audience that she also thought the Candy character was a tonta. :)
-Vivi in DC
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EDT
That should have read that I was amused by Candy's ending.. Typing too fast.
-Vivi in DC
-Vivi in DC
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 9:16:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 9:16:00 PM EDT
Carlos, when I was watching the finale my guy Tom also heard the cop say "Pongale las esposas" and he wondered what that was about. He thought it was very amusing that the word for "handcuffs" in Mexico is "wives".
Paula, thanks for the link to the bloopers. They are hilarious, especially the scenes between Patricio and Alicia.
Paula, thanks for the link to the bloopers. They are hilarious, especially the scenes between Patricio and Alicia.
Sylvia, I love blooper clips because we get a rare glimpse of the actors' personalities "off camera" as it were. What do we see? Camil is a payaso (are you surprised?) and has a foul mouth, Lanus laughs easily and rolls with the punches, Jacque gets embarassed, and the Alicia actress seemed to get a little pissy.
Hombre: You and Judy made a terrific team. Just read both recaps and posted a comment under Judy's.
You did an excellent job. Loved the title! Your vocabulary was simply great. Your recaps are so descriptive, I feel as though I can actually replay the scenes in my mind's eye. You write as though you've been reapping for years, not months. Amazing.
All's well that end's well. I thought things wrapped up nicely with a few surprise redemptions thrown in (Art). I posted what I liked on Judy's blog.
Agree with you Paula that although Pat was pulled in two directions he did a great job with the character. Julia, I also liked Pat and Irene's kiss more than Santi and Candy getting married.
To all, thank you for the wonderful recaps and comments!
Diana in MA
You did an excellent job. Loved the title! Your vocabulary was simply great. Your recaps are so descriptive, I feel as though I can actually replay the scenes in my mind's eye. You write as though you've been reapping for years, not months. Amazing.
All's well that end's well. I thought things wrapped up nicely with a few surprise redemptions thrown in (Art). I posted what I liked on Judy's blog.
Agree with you Paula that although Pat was pulled in two directions he did a great job with the character. Julia, I also liked Pat and Irene's kiss more than Santi and Candy getting married.
To all, thank you for the wonderful recaps and comments!
Diana in MA
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 22, 2009 at 7:33:00 AM EDT
: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 7:33:00 AM EDT
Wow Paula. Thanks for all those links. Watched the bloopers first, and that made me a Valentino Lanus fan for sure. Love his easygoing roll-with-it attitude.
Then watched HIS ending, and frankly, liked it the best. Of course the show would have been A LOT shorter. But to me, that's the proper resolution of this story. Forgive, move on, have 5 kids. Great!
However, enjoyed it all. And thanks again, Paula, for being a master recapper and archivist. Such a gift to us all.
Then watched HIS ending, and frankly, liked it the best. Of course the show would have been A LOT shorter. But to me, that's the proper resolution of this story. Forgive, move on, have 5 kids. Great!
However, enjoyed it all. And thanks again, Paula, for being a master recapper and archivist. Such a gift to us all.
One last note Paula, I've been reviewing all the Camil kisses near the end (a tough job I know), trying to decide which was his "best kiss".
I finally decided you must have meant the kiss at the very end?
I think I liked that one the best as he seemed to put his whole body and soul into it.
Looking forward to Christina!
Carrie L.
I finally decided you must have meant the kiss at the very end?
I think I liked that one the best as he seemed to put his whole body and soul into it.
Looking forward to Christina!
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 22, 2009 at 10:52:00 AM EDT
: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 10:52:00 AM EDT
Well, I like round numbers so let me just bring this up to "40" by saying I loved Mike's quip about "they had their wedding at Best Buy". Good one, Mike!
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And while I'm going to miss Paula mucho, looking forward to having Nickster back with us to start Ganchos off with a bang. His outrageous humor reminds me a lot of my younger brother's so I've always felt he was "family".
Enjoy the day, you all...it's pretty nice here, all things considered...
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And while I'm going to miss Paula mucho, looking forward to having Nickster back with us to start Ganchos off with a bang. His outrageous humor reminds me a lot of my younger brother's so I've always felt he was "family".
Enjoy the day, you all...it's pretty nice here, all things considered...
OMG. I just saw a commercial for tonight's Cristina. Wow. Jaime will be different than I have ever seen him. Wow. He has a full beard.
JeffMN
JeffMN
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 22, 2009 at 1:54:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 1:54:00 PM EDT
Carrie, yes, the final kiss. And really the final moments of the final kiss. So many of the kisses in this show have just been mashing faces. And the one after he broke through the wall of the office seemed more like a toothless camel gumming his oats!
But in the last moments of the last kiss, Camil had a hunger, an ecstasy, an incredible sensuality. His entire alma was centered on that kiss. I wonder why we got that kind of kiss there, and nowhere else in the entire 139 episodes.
Regarding Cristina, did you look at the photos on the Cristina page? Cobalt blue pants? Hmm. I'll throw up a page for it later, so we can chatter after the show.
Also, Recien Cazado (original title A Proposito de Alexa), filmed in late 2007, is finally set to release in theaters in Mexico. www.reciencazado.com
But in the last moments of the last kiss, Camil had a hunger, an ecstasy, an incredible sensuality. His entire alma was centered on that kiss. I wonder why we got that kind of kiss there, and nowhere else in the entire 139 episodes.
Regarding Cristina, did you look at the photos on the Cristina page? Cobalt blue pants? Hmm. I'll throw up a page for it later, so we can chatter after the show.
Also, Recien Cazado (original title A Proposito de Alexa), filmed in late 2007, is finally set to release in theaters in Mexico. www.reciencazado.com
Yes Jeff. When he & Javier Poza did their motorcycle travel show, they both quit shaving (two guys on a six-week road trip - you get the idea). He soon starts filming his next novela, Pels, in Argentina. In the beginning of Pels he is a bum or something. Thus the bushy beard.
But Jeff, what did you think of the cobalt blue pants???
But Jeff, what did you think of the cobalt blue pants???
Paula, Hah, guess I should have took the Cristina link above and the beard wouldn't have surprised me. I didn't even notice the pants on the commercial, but saw them on the link. I guess they didn't seem that bad. :)
JeffMN
JeffMN
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 22, 2009 at 2:49:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 2:49:00 PM EDT
Hombre, thanks for that final recap. I started watching Tontas for Jaime Camil, but dropped back to intermittent watching only. I was impressed with Pat/Lanus and his character development.
La Paloma
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 22, 2009 at 3:22:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 3:22:00 PM EDT
I agree Paula, he really did get into that kiss. It looked like Candy did too. How could she not?
Thanks for the bloopers, they were great.
I loved Santi's ending but I think Pat's was my favorite. He and Candy and 5 kids were perfect.
Bright blue pants? I haven't seen them but my favorite color for him is black.
I like him with a beard or semi like in 7 Dias.
Carrie L.
Thanks for the bloopers, they were great.
I loved Santi's ending but I think Pat's was my favorite. He and Candy and 5 kids were perfect.
Bright blue pants? I haven't seen them but my favorite color for him is black.
I like him with a beard or semi like in 7 Dias.
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 22, 2009 at 3:34:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 3:34:00 PM EDT
Cristina is on now. With the glasses and the beard, that sure doesn't look like Jaime. A good disguise to me. :)
JeffMN
JeffMN
Permalink posted by : Monday, June 22, 2009 at 10:10:00 PM EDT
: Monday, June 22, 2009 at 10:10:00 PM EDT
Hey there sorry for the absentness lately but KUDOS to all my co-cappers, Paula, Judy, Syl, Hombre and especially Jud and Hom for the finale. Wonderful detail and fabulous titles. It's been a pleasure to enjoy this novela with all of you and especially all of you commenters too, who just add that fifth dimension!!! Thanks so much and cheers for the next one. I admit I was depressed after watching the finale, finally, today. I will miss this novela, Candi and all. I'm sorry, I like the silly funny ones that make little sense. It's the not so silly ones that make little sense that bug me. :)
Just wanted to let you know Kris that I too like the silly funny ones that don't make sense.
I will miss this, annoying Candy and all.
Carrie L.
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I will miss this, annoying Candy and all.
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8:18:00 AM EDT
: Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8:18:00 AM EDT
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