Saturday, June 06, 2009
Tontas no Van Friday 6/5 And off the Cliff We Go! Or, never say para siempre with Two Weeks Left
When there are two weeks left in a novela, but everything seems to be resolved, it’s time to go crazy! In this episode we have the highest highs, and the lowest lows. We also have a complete disregard for anything approaching justice. It’s beanie time! Let’s get this party started.
We begin with a recap of last night’s classic novela coincidence, in which Santi (with Rocío) has stopped by Paulina’s house (she said she didn’t feel well). Of course, Candy’s right behind in a taxi. Of course, Pau needs “comfort” from Santi, and Candy thinks it’s a hug. And what’s more, two seconds later, Candy sees two shadows upstairs kissing. It’s Santi and Paulina. Santi’s a traitor!
Turns out, it was Mario and Paulina, as many of us guessed. After a few more kisses, Pau hears the taxi leave, and abruptly pulls away from Mario. Downstairs, Santi and Rocío are playing a clapping game. Pau leaves a frustrated Mario, and comes downstairs to Santi’s question of what’s going on. She says she was dizzy, maybe had tachycardia. Santi isn’t buying this, and sends Roc into the kitchen to get a glass of water. He tells Pau to quit with the pretexts, and she doesn’t push it (because she’s already accomplished her goal). Santi and Roc leave, and Paulina congratulates herself on her little plan.
Candy, however, is distraught, and has come to Santi’s house to confront him. She tells Donato she’ll wait in the study.
Cut to Eduardo, who after being unable to shake his jealous suspicions about Chayo, has stupidly gone to a bar, and stupidly gone to (I think a hotel room) with a hottie in a sparkly purple tube top and pink silk hotpants. She basically attacks him, throwing him onto the bed. Ed is surprised that he’s not turned on.
Mario tells Paulina he doesn’t like being used. He’s found someone who’s way sexier than she is. She tells him to go for it. As he leaves she tells herself, OF COURSE I’m using you.
Santi arrives at Candy’s house, but she’s not there, so he calls her cell. Meño and Gregoria observe with baited breath, but there’s no answer. Meño half jokingly remarks that Candy could have been kidnapped, but it IS strange that she didn’t answer, so HE calls, and Candy answers. No, she doesn’t want to talk to Santi, he’s to come meet her at his house immediately.
In the bed of sin, Ed had “performance problems”, and wants another chance, but the hottie’s had it, and leaves to find someone else to ring her bell. Ed has an epiphany – he must love Chayo so much that he doesn’t even desire an amante. Hooray!
Pat and Beto have just finished watching an action movie in the theater, and Pat’s giving Beto a piggyback ride. Beto notices that Pat still has popcorn in his hair. Beto thinks Pat should make a movie. Pat says it’s really hard to make movies, when (what a coincidence) who should run into them but Pat’s old friend Maximiliano, who’s a FILMMAKER. Hmmmm. Pat introduces Beto as his guarura (bodyguard – I finally have my captions back, people!), and jokes that he has 3 guaruras now. Beto’s excited that now they can make a movie. They go to the coffee shop to talk about it.
Santi arrives home, sends his cute little lemon Rocío upstairs (she’s wearing a yellow coat), and enters the study to find out what Candy wanted. She gives him a chilly look.
In the coffee shop, Pat explains that he likes his artisan import business, but he’s looking for a more creative outlet. Well, what is he interested in? He likes kids (Beto adds that Pat IS a kid!). Maximiliano is working on a movie, and needs financing. Beto wants it to be a children’s movie. Max isn’t so sure, but Pat and Beto are persistent, and Max finally agrees (he says me rindo, or I give up). It can be a kids’ movie. Pat and Beto tell him about Beto’s idea of a superhero, who can fly, who has big wings like an angel, and you can’t lie to him, or his eyes light up. He has a blue suit, and silver armor, and what’s his weapon? A sword! shout Max and Beto in unison.
It’s time for Candy and Santi to clear the air. Candy relates how she took a taxi to Santi’s house to tell him the kids accepted the marriage, but when he left in his car, she followed him. Santi sees where this is going. He went to Paulina’s house, so Candy must be jealous again. But why? He was only there a few minutes. Yes, but long enough to kiss Paulina. I saw you!
Ed arrives home, and Chayo is sitting on her bed doing her psych homework. She’s upset that he’s late, and that he was spying on her earlier in the day, but he continues with his blind jealousy, accusing her again of two-timing him with Osvaldo. Unfortunately for him, Chayo sees red (lipstick on his collar, that is). She’s mad as hell, not gonna take it anymore, and tells him the marriage is OVER.
Candy’s on her way out, but Santi isn’t giving up. He relates how Pau made up the tachycardia stuff, and tricked him into going to her house. So what, says Candy, you were in her house, and she was kissing someone. Santi says he was in the living room with his daughter the whole time, the only explanation could be that Paulina was kissing some other man in her bedroom. Candy doesn’t bite. Another man? Sure, right. Santi the wise reminds her that Pau has an ex-novio named Mario, who’s his same height, hello! Candy sees he may be right, nervously bites her nails, turns away from him, taps her feet, starts thinking. Santi asks why is she tapping her feet (zapateando)? This isn’t flamenco. Candy mulls it over, and agrees to believe him. They kiss, and as we go to commercial, “últimos días” (final days) flashes on the screen.
After the commercial, it’s time for some total joy. Sin límites! To the tune of the theme song, we have a super montage. First, the kids have to study for exams. Rocío gets an A, and a hug from Santi, Chava and Candy get all the answers, and Pat helps Beto do his test on a table painted like a soccer ball. Then, in the judge’s office, the divorce papers are signed. Back at Santi’s, Candy shows off the invitations to the boda, to everyone’s delight. Next, Candy, Gregoria and Meño pick out the wedding dress, followed by Candy, Santi and the 3 kids picking out the wedding cake. No words are needed to show how everyone feels.
In the restaurant, Zamora and Toño are delivering flowered centerpieces bigger than they are. Toño’s crying, though. Zamora thinks he’s crying because now that Candy’s getting married, Toño has lost his chance for her. But he counsels Toño that in pining for Candy, maybe he’s shooting too high. Not so much, counters, Toño, she’s only about 40 centimeters taller than I. Our two clowns continue to set up the decorations.
At Candy’s, Chayo is putting the finishing touches on Candy’s makeup. It’s the day of the wedding! Lucía is wearing a white strapless dress with a pink sash and colorful stars, Gregoria looks very fine in a red satin jacket over a pink blouse, a three strand pearl necklace, and her hair up. The girls debate the makeup, some saying Candy needs chapas, which means red cheeks.
Over at Santi’s the guys are getting ready, too. Santi is wearing his typical white shirt with cufflinks and a blue tie to go with his light tan suit. Ed starts raining on Santi’s parade, warning of the perils of marriage, but Santi reminds him it’s the happiest day of his life, and they hug.
A beautiful jeweled pin has been fastened to Candy’s hair, pulled back in a simple but elegant bun, and Meño is overcome with emotion. He tells her how stunning she looks. And he’s right, she looks absolutely regal in her own strapless gown, which shows off her amazingly slim waist. She flashes a radiant smile. Meño comes downstairs to tell the girls Candy is ready, and they rush upstairs to gush over her. Everything is perfecto, right?
Wrong. The doorbell rings, Meño answers, and it’s a court officer! He gives Meño a summons for Candy. Apparently our judge was, in fact, paid off. (I think JeffMN called it correctly). Although they got divorced, it seems the custody thing was never completely terminated, and the officer says the judge has ruled in favor of Patricio! Also, Candy must appear IN TWO HOURS for the judge to deliver his “sentence”! Meño pleads, can't they wait, she is going to get married in two hours. Sorry, says the officer, if Candy doesn’t appear, there will be strong sanctions. Meño takes the summons and walks slowly back into the living room, completely deflated.
Upstairs, the ladies (and the two kids, Chava and Rocío, also looking cute in their dress-up clothes) are admiring Candy, unaware of the gathering storm. Chayo thinks Santi will faint when he sees her. Candy tells them to stop complimenting her (chulear) so much, but when Chava says she’s the prettiest bride in the world, she bends down, almost crying with joy, to give him a kiss (Chayo stops her – the makeup!). Also, don’t cry. She says after today, she’ll never cry again, and they’ll be happy para siempre (where have I heard that before?). The whole crowd bustles downstairs. But why is Meño so glum? He gives Candy the envelope. It’s a summons (citatorio) from the family law judge.
Over at Santiago’s, we have another group of well-dressed wedding guests. I’m especially impressed with Tina’s green and white dress and chic hairstyle, and with Isabel’s black dress with long white sleeves, a white choker with a single black opal and matching earrings. Wow! They, Jaime, Donato and Zamora await at the bottom of the grand staircase for Santi’s triumphant entrance. However, he saunters in BEHIND them, wondering what they’re all looking at. They’re startled, and he laughingly tells them the last time someone came down the staircase, it was Marissa, and that was a disaster, so they’ve changed strategy. Santi finally calls Jaime “Dad” and he calls Zamora “brother”, to the delight of all.
Candy doesn’t understand why there’s a summons. Meño gives her the sad news, that the judge gave custody to Pat. She can’t believe it, Pat dropped his demand, so there must be a mistake. Meño gives her the envelope, and there’s no mistake. What’s more, she has to appear at noon at the judge’s office. As she starts crying (and saying no puede ser), Chava hugs her, not understanding what’s wrong with his Mommy.
After the commercial, we’re back at Paulina’s house (pretty nice house, I might add – sure is convenient to be that rich), Mario doesn’t understand why Pau looks depressed, until he realizes she’s lost her battle for Santi, he’s really getting married, and there’s nothing she can do to stop it. Pau tells him she has accepted it, and let's go back to New York! Mario leans in for the kiss, but Pau says she just meant they’d travel together, she’d sooner die than reconcile with him. He doesn’t care, he’s got big plans (with Alicia).
Candy has gone upstairs to cry, and the little ones ask Lucía what’s going on. She just tells them everything will be okay. Meño asks her to call Santiago.
We then switch to two happy villains, Arturo and the judge, slapping each other on the back. Art’s only regret is ruining Santi’s wedding, since Santi was very helpful to him, but family comes first, and now Pat will have a chance to get Candy back (as if!) The judge adds that they had to stop the wedding, because if Candy were married, his custody order wouldn’t have worked. He tells Art that Candy will have to turn over Chava to Pat today.
Speaking of Pat, he’s playing video games with Beto, and the two boys are in boy heaven, as Beto wins again (it’s a racing car game). Beto wonders why they’re not at the wedding, though. Pat can’t really answer, says it’s not sexy for the ex-husband to go, but Beto doesn’t understand. The doorbell rings, and of course the court officer is delivering Pat’s matching summons. The man tells Pat the judge has awarded custody of Chava to Pat, and he, too, says there has to be some mistake. The officer says to tell it to the judge, and Pat signs for the paper, Margarita right behind him with a concerned look. Pat reads the summons, and realizes this ruins Candy’s wedding. He’s not happy at all.
Gregoria and Chayo are trying to cheer up Candy, who has changed out of her dress, telling her everything will be cleared up at the judge’s office. Candy’s not so sure, Pat has betrayed her before, he could do it again. Meño tells her Santi is here. Downstairs, Santi asks Lucía, Chava and Rocío what’s going on. The little ones tell him that Candy is crying but they don’t know why. Lucía says she knows, but he should go upstairs and Candy will tell him. Meño, Greg and Chayo come down, and Santi goes up to see what’s wrong. In her room, Candy is crying, her finger lightly tracing Chava’s photo. Santi enters, Candy tells him it’s Patricio, he’s taken Chava, and they have to cancel the wedding. Santi hugs her in support.
Back at Santi’s, Isabel hangs up after receiving the news from Santi, and sadly tells the others that there isn’t going to be a wedding today.
At least someone’s happy, though, as we see Alicia and Mario in post-coital bliss. Mario says Ali has changed his life. The last few days, he’s been completely obsessed with Paulina, but now he feels nothing for her. Same here, exclaims Ali. I was obsessed with Patricio for years. But today, I haven’t even thought of him. They both agree, it’s destiny.
At Chayo’s and Ed’s house, she’s packing. Ed comes in, what’s up, he thought they were fixing up their marriage. She responds that a week ago, she told him they were “separated”, and since he’s not leaving the apartment, she is. He doesn’t want her to make such a quick decision, but she’s been thinking about this for a long time. Well, says Ed, if it’s because of the other day, with that woman, he didn’t even make love to her! This doesn’t impress Chayo one bit, and when Ed thinks it’s a pretext for her to go to HER boyfriend, she tells him to think whatever you want, I’m out of here, and she leaves, slamming the door.
The judge tells Pat, no, there’s no error, the verdict is final, as of today Pat has custody. Pat can’t believe it. Candy yells at him that he promised to drop his demand, SLAPS him, and heads for the door. The judge stops her, deliver your son today, or else he’ll use public force. She walks out.
Over at the restaurant, Paulina looks at the decorations when a waiter tells her the wedding is cancelled. Well THAT brings a smile to her face!
Pat is furious with the judge, Pat had told him to cancel the custody procedure, explain, please! The judge says “I’m not authorized to answer that question”. When Pat asks who is, the judge says if Pat doesn’t take custody of Chava today, he’ll go to jail! Fine, put me in jail. No, that’s not all, adds our mean judge. Chava would be sent off to an Institution! (Okay, this whole thing is so ridiculous. A hearing the same day? Ignoring the wishes of both parents? Threatening to put the father in jail and the kid in an institution? Give me a break! Okay, Hombre, just relax, think about those peach halves, floating gently, gently…..Okay, I’ve adjusted my beanie, I’ll be fine).
Back home, Candy tells Chava he has to live with his Daddy. What a change in Chava, because now he’s sad about this, wants Candy to stop crying. He promises to live with Pat for just a few days, and then come back to his Mom. He swears it.
Santi is ranting to his Mom about how disgraceful Pat is. Isabel implores him to calm down. Santi adds that if Santi and Candy get married, it’ll be easier to fight for custody, because they’ll present a stable home, lots of financial support (this is why the judge told Arturo earlier he had to make his ruling before the wedding). Isa agrees.
Pat is alone in his big house, head in hands, can’t understand what happened, when he hears the baby cry. He calls for Alicia, but there’s no answer. He calls for Margarita, still no answer. Finding no one, he picks up Patito from his cradle, only to notice a note! Here’s what it says. “Patricio, I’m tired of your scorn. I’ve found a person who values me, and loves me, and for that reason, I’ve decided to leave and abandon you. I’m leaving your life forever. You can have Patito.” (this is really what it said, I don’t make up these telenovela goodbye notes). Pat looks as if he’s been through the wringer. I think I feel that way, too. What a day!
Vocabulario:
Guarura – a bodyguard, Pat used it to refer to his sons
Me rindo – I give up
Zapatear – to tap your feet, or stamp your feet
Chapas – red cheeks, I guess like rouge
Chulear – to compliment
Citatorio – a summons
We begin with a recap of last night’s classic novela coincidence, in which Santi (with Rocío) has stopped by Paulina’s house (she said she didn’t feel well). Of course, Candy’s right behind in a taxi. Of course, Pau needs “comfort” from Santi, and Candy thinks it’s a hug. And what’s more, two seconds later, Candy sees two shadows upstairs kissing. It’s Santi and Paulina. Santi’s a traitor!
Turns out, it was Mario and Paulina, as many of us guessed. After a few more kisses, Pau hears the taxi leave, and abruptly pulls away from Mario. Downstairs, Santi and Rocío are playing a clapping game. Pau leaves a frustrated Mario, and comes downstairs to Santi’s question of what’s going on. She says she was dizzy, maybe had tachycardia. Santi isn’t buying this, and sends Roc into the kitchen to get a glass of water. He tells Pau to quit with the pretexts, and she doesn’t push it (because she’s already accomplished her goal). Santi and Roc leave, and Paulina congratulates herself on her little plan.
Candy, however, is distraught, and has come to Santi’s house to confront him. She tells Donato she’ll wait in the study.
Cut to Eduardo, who after being unable to shake his jealous suspicions about Chayo, has stupidly gone to a bar, and stupidly gone to (I think a hotel room) with a hottie in a sparkly purple tube top and pink silk hotpants. She basically attacks him, throwing him onto the bed. Ed is surprised that he’s not turned on.
Mario tells Paulina he doesn’t like being used. He’s found someone who’s way sexier than she is. She tells him to go for it. As he leaves she tells herself, OF COURSE I’m using you.
Santi arrives at Candy’s house, but she’s not there, so he calls her cell. Meño and Gregoria observe with baited breath, but there’s no answer. Meño half jokingly remarks that Candy could have been kidnapped, but it IS strange that she didn’t answer, so HE calls, and Candy answers. No, she doesn’t want to talk to Santi, he’s to come meet her at his house immediately.
In the bed of sin, Ed had “performance problems”, and wants another chance, but the hottie’s had it, and leaves to find someone else to ring her bell. Ed has an epiphany – he must love Chayo so much that he doesn’t even desire an amante. Hooray!
Pat and Beto have just finished watching an action movie in the theater, and Pat’s giving Beto a piggyback ride. Beto notices that Pat still has popcorn in his hair. Beto thinks Pat should make a movie. Pat says it’s really hard to make movies, when (what a coincidence) who should run into them but Pat’s old friend Maximiliano, who’s a FILMMAKER. Hmmmm. Pat introduces Beto as his guarura (bodyguard – I finally have my captions back, people!), and jokes that he has 3 guaruras now. Beto’s excited that now they can make a movie. They go to the coffee shop to talk about it.
Santi arrives home, sends his cute little lemon Rocío upstairs (she’s wearing a yellow coat), and enters the study to find out what Candy wanted. She gives him a chilly look.
In the coffee shop, Pat explains that he likes his artisan import business, but he’s looking for a more creative outlet. Well, what is he interested in? He likes kids (Beto adds that Pat IS a kid!). Maximiliano is working on a movie, and needs financing. Beto wants it to be a children’s movie. Max isn’t so sure, but Pat and Beto are persistent, and Max finally agrees (he says me rindo, or I give up). It can be a kids’ movie. Pat and Beto tell him about Beto’s idea of a superhero, who can fly, who has big wings like an angel, and you can’t lie to him, or his eyes light up. He has a blue suit, and silver armor, and what’s his weapon? A sword! shout Max and Beto in unison.
It’s time for Candy and Santi to clear the air. Candy relates how she took a taxi to Santi’s house to tell him the kids accepted the marriage, but when he left in his car, she followed him. Santi sees where this is going. He went to Paulina’s house, so Candy must be jealous again. But why? He was only there a few minutes. Yes, but long enough to kiss Paulina. I saw you!
Ed arrives home, and Chayo is sitting on her bed doing her psych homework. She’s upset that he’s late, and that he was spying on her earlier in the day, but he continues with his blind jealousy, accusing her again of two-timing him with Osvaldo. Unfortunately for him, Chayo sees red (lipstick on his collar, that is). She’s mad as hell, not gonna take it anymore, and tells him the marriage is OVER.
Candy’s on her way out, but Santi isn’t giving up. He relates how Pau made up the tachycardia stuff, and tricked him into going to her house. So what, says Candy, you were in her house, and she was kissing someone. Santi says he was in the living room with his daughter the whole time, the only explanation could be that Paulina was kissing some other man in her bedroom. Candy doesn’t bite. Another man? Sure, right. Santi the wise reminds her that Pau has an ex-novio named Mario, who’s his same height, hello! Candy sees he may be right, nervously bites her nails, turns away from him, taps her feet, starts thinking. Santi asks why is she tapping her feet (zapateando)? This isn’t flamenco. Candy mulls it over, and agrees to believe him. They kiss, and as we go to commercial, “últimos días” (final days) flashes on the screen.
After the commercial, it’s time for some total joy. Sin límites! To the tune of the theme song, we have a super montage. First, the kids have to study for exams. Rocío gets an A, and a hug from Santi, Chava and Candy get all the answers, and Pat helps Beto do his test on a table painted like a soccer ball. Then, in the judge’s office, the divorce papers are signed. Back at Santi’s, Candy shows off the invitations to the boda, to everyone’s delight. Next, Candy, Gregoria and Meño pick out the wedding dress, followed by Candy, Santi and the 3 kids picking out the wedding cake. No words are needed to show how everyone feels.
In the restaurant, Zamora and Toño are delivering flowered centerpieces bigger than they are. Toño’s crying, though. Zamora thinks he’s crying because now that Candy’s getting married, Toño has lost his chance for her. But he counsels Toño that in pining for Candy, maybe he’s shooting too high. Not so much, counters, Toño, she’s only about 40 centimeters taller than I. Our two clowns continue to set up the decorations.
At Candy’s, Chayo is putting the finishing touches on Candy’s makeup. It’s the day of the wedding! Lucía is wearing a white strapless dress with a pink sash and colorful stars, Gregoria looks very fine in a red satin jacket over a pink blouse, a three strand pearl necklace, and her hair up. The girls debate the makeup, some saying Candy needs chapas, which means red cheeks.
Over at Santi’s the guys are getting ready, too. Santi is wearing his typical white shirt with cufflinks and a blue tie to go with his light tan suit. Ed starts raining on Santi’s parade, warning of the perils of marriage, but Santi reminds him it’s the happiest day of his life, and they hug.
A beautiful jeweled pin has been fastened to Candy’s hair, pulled back in a simple but elegant bun, and Meño is overcome with emotion. He tells her how stunning she looks. And he’s right, she looks absolutely regal in her own strapless gown, which shows off her amazingly slim waist. She flashes a radiant smile. Meño comes downstairs to tell the girls Candy is ready, and they rush upstairs to gush over her. Everything is perfecto, right?
Wrong. The doorbell rings, Meño answers, and it’s a court officer! He gives Meño a summons for Candy. Apparently our judge was, in fact, paid off. (I think JeffMN called it correctly). Although they got divorced, it seems the custody thing was never completely terminated, and the officer says the judge has ruled in favor of Patricio! Also, Candy must appear IN TWO HOURS for the judge to deliver his “sentence”! Meño pleads, can't they wait, she is going to get married in two hours. Sorry, says the officer, if Candy doesn’t appear, there will be strong sanctions. Meño takes the summons and walks slowly back into the living room, completely deflated.
Upstairs, the ladies (and the two kids, Chava and Rocío, also looking cute in their dress-up clothes) are admiring Candy, unaware of the gathering storm. Chayo thinks Santi will faint when he sees her. Candy tells them to stop complimenting her (chulear) so much, but when Chava says she’s the prettiest bride in the world, she bends down, almost crying with joy, to give him a kiss (Chayo stops her – the makeup!). Also, don’t cry. She says after today, she’ll never cry again, and they’ll be happy para siempre (where have I heard that before?). The whole crowd bustles downstairs. But why is Meño so glum? He gives Candy the envelope. It’s a summons (citatorio) from the family law judge.
Over at Santiago’s, we have another group of well-dressed wedding guests. I’m especially impressed with Tina’s green and white dress and chic hairstyle, and with Isabel’s black dress with long white sleeves, a white choker with a single black opal and matching earrings. Wow! They, Jaime, Donato and Zamora await at the bottom of the grand staircase for Santi’s triumphant entrance. However, he saunters in BEHIND them, wondering what they’re all looking at. They’re startled, and he laughingly tells them the last time someone came down the staircase, it was Marissa, and that was a disaster, so they’ve changed strategy. Santi finally calls Jaime “Dad” and he calls Zamora “brother”, to the delight of all.
Candy doesn’t understand why there’s a summons. Meño gives her the sad news, that the judge gave custody to Pat. She can’t believe it, Pat dropped his demand, so there must be a mistake. Meño gives her the envelope, and there’s no mistake. What’s more, she has to appear at noon at the judge’s office. As she starts crying (and saying no puede ser), Chava hugs her, not understanding what’s wrong with his Mommy.
After the commercial, we’re back at Paulina’s house (pretty nice house, I might add – sure is convenient to be that rich), Mario doesn’t understand why Pau looks depressed, until he realizes she’s lost her battle for Santi, he’s really getting married, and there’s nothing she can do to stop it. Pau tells him she has accepted it, and let's go back to New York! Mario leans in for the kiss, but Pau says she just meant they’d travel together, she’d sooner die than reconcile with him. He doesn’t care, he’s got big plans (with Alicia).
Candy has gone upstairs to cry, and the little ones ask Lucía what’s going on. She just tells them everything will be okay. Meño asks her to call Santiago.
We then switch to two happy villains, Arturo and the judge, slapping each other on the back. Art’s only regret is ruining Santi’s wedding, since Santi was very helpful to him, but family comes first, and now Pat will have a chance to get Candy back (as if!) The judge adds that they had to stop the wedding, because if Candy were married, his custody order wouldn’t have worked. He tells Art that Candy will have to turn over Chava to Pat today.
Speaking of Pat, he’s playing video games with Beto, and the two boys are in boy heaven, as Beto wins again (it’s a racing car game). Beto wonders why they’re not at the wedding, though. Pat can’t really answer, says it’s not sexy for the ex-husband to go, but Beto doesn’t understand. The doorbell rings, and of course the court officer is delivering Pat’s matching summons. The man tells Pat the judge has awarded custody of Chava to Pat, and he, too, says there has to be some mistake. The officer says to tell it to the judge, and Pat signs for the paper, Margarita right behind him with a concerned look. Pat reads the summons, and realizes this ruins Candy’s wedding. He’s not happy at all.
Gregoria and Chayo are trying to cheer up Candy, who has changed out of her dress, telling her everything will be cleared up at the judge’s office. Candy’s not so sure, Pat has betrayed her before, he could do it again. Meño tells her Santi is here. Downstairs, Santi asks Lucía, Chava and Rocío what’s going on. The little ones tell him that Candy is crying but they don’t know why. Lucía says she knows, but he should go upstairs and Candy will tell him. Meño, Greg and Chayo come down, and Santi goes up to see what’s wrong. In her room, Candy is crying, her finger lightly tracing Chava’s photo. Santi enters, Candy tells him it’s Patricio, he’s taken Chava, and they have to cancel the wedding. Santi hugs her in support.
Back at Santi’s, Isabel hangs up after receiving the news from Santi, and sadly tells the others that there isn’t going to be a wedding today.
At least someone’s happy, though, as we see Alicia and Mario in post-coital bliss. Mario says Ali has changed his life. The last few days, he’s been completely obsessed with Paulina, but now he feels nothing for her. Same here, exclaims Ali. I was obsessed with Patricio for years. But today, I haven’t even thought of him. They both agree, it’s destiny.
At Chayo’s and Ed’s house, she’s packing. Ed comes in, what’s up, he thought they were fixing up their marriage. She responds that a week ago, she told him they were “separated”, and since he’s not leaving the apartment, she is. He doesn’t want her to make such a quick decision, but she’s been thinking about this for a long time. Well, says Ed, if it’s because of the other day, with that woman, he didn’t even make love to her! This doesn’t impress Chayo one bit, and when Ed thinks it’s a pretext for her to go to HER boyfriend, she tells him to think whatever you want, I’m out of here, and she leaves, slamming the door.
The judge tells Pat, no, there’s no error, the verdict is final, as of today Pat has custody. Pat can’t believe it. Candy yells at him that he promised to drop his demand, SLAPS him, and heads for the door. The judge stops her, deliver your son today, or else he’ll use public force. She walks out.
Over at the restaurant, Paulina looks at the decorations when a waiter tells her the wedding is cancelled. Well THAT brings a smile to her face!
Pat is furious with the judge, Pat had told him to cancel the custody procedure, explain, please! The judge says “I’m not authorized to answer that question”. When Pat asks who is, the judge says if Pat doesn’t take custody of Chava today, he’ll go to jail! Fine, put me in jail. No, that’s not all, adds our mean judge. Chava would be sent off to an Institution! (Okay, this whole thing is so ridiculous. A hearing the same day? Ignoring the wishes of both parents? Threatening to put the father in jail and the kid in an institution? Give me a break! Okay, Hombre, just relax, think about those peach halves, floating gently, gently…..Okay, I’ve adjusted my beanie, I’ll be fine).
Back home, Candy tells Chava he has to live with his Daddy. What a change in Chava, because now he’s sad about this, wants Candy to stop crying. He promises to live with Pat for just a few days, and then come back to his Mom. He swears it.
Santi is ranting to his Mom about how disgraceful Pat is. Isabel implores him to calm down. Santi adds that if Santi and Candy get married, it’ll be easier to fight for custody, because they’ll present a stable home, lots of financial support (this is why the judge told Arturo earlier he had to make his ruling before the wedding). Isa agrees.
Pat is alone in his big house, head in hands, can’t understand what happened, when he hears the baby cry. He calls for Alicia, but there’s no answer. He calls for Margarita, still no answer. Finding no one, he picks up Patito from his cradle, only to notice a note! Here’s what it says. “Patricio, I’m tired of your scorn. I’ve found a person who values me, and loves me, and for that reason, I’ve decided to leave and abandon you. I’m leaving your life forever. You can have Patito.” (this is really what it said, I don’t make up these telenovela goodbye notes). Pat looks as if he’s been through the wringer. I think I feel that way, too. What a day!
Vocabulario:
Guarura – a bodyguard, Pat used it to refer to his sons
Me rindo – I give up
Zapatear – to tap your feet, or stamp your feet
Chapas – red cheeks, I guess like rouge
Chulear – to compliment
Citatorio – a summons
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Excellent title, Hombre. Loved the recap also. You 'splained some things that we missed entirely.
The makeup artists for these weddings certainly has a heavy hand. I had to really look at a couple of the women to determine who they were!
We kinda hate to see Telenovelas end because we have to get used to the new one, but for Tontas - it's time...
The makeup artists for these weddings certainly has a heavy hand. I had to really look at a couple of the women to determine who they were!
We kinda hate to see Telenovelas end because we have to get used to the new one, but for Tontas - it's time...
I certainly hope that the writers come up with a happy ending for Patricio. He certainly has his hands full of "bodyguards" at the moment!
Thanks, Hombre, for your detailed recap.
I was so surprised when I turned the TV on and there was Cande all in white. Wow, I had no idea the wedding was going to happen so quickly, but then again this is a novela where things just zip along.
Poor Pat, the bad guy when he had nothing to do with the plot to give him full custody fo Chava. What I want to know is who was watching that baby?!! That was just wrong. He came home to a screaming baby and a note, no one else was around. I do hope he finds someone and is happy as I really do like him. Who could we match him up with?? How about Tina, she was looking quite beautiful last night. By the way, where was Charly? I hope Ed's wife moves on and hooks up with her teacher. I just have nothing but contempt for Ed, he is a snake. Whether he had sex or not, he was still going to if he could've performed shall we say.
I'll be sad to see this show end. I really like the characters.
I was so surprised when I turned the TV on and there was Cande all in white. Wow, I had no idea the wedding was going to happen so quickly, but then again this is a novela where things just zip along.
Poor Pat, the bad guy when he had nothing to do with the plot to give him full custody fo Chava. What I want to know is who was watching that baby?!! That was just wrong. He came home to a screaming baby and a note, no one else was around. I do hope he finds someone and is happy as I really do like him. Who could we match him up with?? How about Tina, she was looking quite beautiful last night. By the way, where was Charly? I hope Ed's wife moves on and hooks up with her teacher. I just have nothing but contempt for Ed, he is a snake. Whether he had sex or not, he was still going to if he could've performed shall we say.
I'll be sad to see this show end. I really like the characters.
Hombre, very good, very funny recap. I'm extremely disappointed in that judge. He has been added to my list of expendibles. I am, however feeling sorry for Lalo. Granted he probably (OK, definitely) deserves it, but Chayo's not entirely innocent either. That Osvaldo is a snake for going after a married woman. He's taking advantage of his position of authority and her vulnerability. Of course I was dead wrong about that creep of a judge, so what do I know? And I'm not trusting Mr. Movie Producer. He prabably makes kiddie porn. But as I said, what do I know? Carlos
I haven't been watching every night,so Carlos, I really don't know much about the teacher, but he seemed nice, but what do I know?!! I just want her to get away from Ed. I think I like her the best of all on this show.
Hi guys...and thanks Hombre for a beautifully written recap. I'm always a fan, especially, of your fine titles and introductory paragraphs. And amazed at your grasp of the details of womens' dress. I'm not a detail person so I'm impressed by what you notice.
Yikes...the makeup...Lordy that eyeliner was laid on with a trowel. Either that or my son-in-law's tv is a lot clearer than mine.
And yes, Tina was looking pretty foxy last night, all dolled up,tbut I don't think she's destined for Patricio...maybe Donato.
I hate hearing babies cry and no one come to pick them up. And while Patricio held his head lifting him, he seemed to let it loll back over his arm as he read the note. VERY DISTURBING (to me at least) Support that head, you doofus!
Okay. Rant over. I missed Lalo's jinxed rendezvous with the bar girl, but like Carlos, I can't bring myself to hate him. In fact, I want him and Chayo to get back together. Guess I'm just one of those people who keep giving bums a second chance. In this case anyway. Smart Women, Stupid Choices....written with me in mind!
Yikes...the makeup...Lordy that eyeliner was laid on with a trowel. Either that or my son-in-law's tv is a lot clearer than mine.
And yes, Tina was looking pretty foxy last night, all dolled up,tbut I don't think she's destined for Patricio...maybe Donato.
I hate hearing babies cry and no one come to pick them up. And while Patricio held his head lifting him, he seemed to let it loll back over his arm as he read the note. VERY DISTURBING (to me at least) Support that head, you doofus!
Okay. Rant over. I missed Lalo's jinxed rendezvous with the bar girl, but like Carlos, I can't bring myself to hate him. In fact, I want him and Chayo to get back together. Guess I'm just one of those people who keep giving bums a second chance. In this case anyway. Smart Women, Stupid Choices....written with me in mind!
Violet and Judy: I was thinking the same thing about the baby crying all by himself. Guess Alicia wasn't very maternal.
I have mixed feelings about Ed. I just feel that he's a little stupid (despite having a medical degree!), and really just needs some training or counseling in understanding women. I think he really loves Chayo. On the other hand, people have to be responsible for their actions, so maybe we shouldn't let him off the hook.
I think I'm madder at the judge than at anyone else. I really hope we see him get disbarred, jailed, or something like that. And since when did people delivering summonses tell you what the order says? It's sort of like the mailman delivering your college acceptance letter, saying "By the way, you didn't get in. Sorry. Sign here!"
I have mixed feelings about Ed. I just feel that he's a little stupid (despite having a medical degree!), and really just needs some training or counseling in understanding women. I think he really loves Chayo. On the other hand, people have to be responsible for their actions, so maybe we shouldn't let him off the hook.
I think I'm madder at the judge than at anyone else. I really hope we see him get disbarred, jailed, or something like that. And since when did people delivering summonses tell you what the order says? It's sort of like the mailman delivering your college acceptance letter, saying "By the way, you didn't get in. Sorry. Sign here!"
So good to hear from you Judy! I thought the same thing with the way Pat was holding the baby. The poor baby! I guess I'm just thinking from my own point of view about Ed and Chayo. If my husband constantly cheated on me, there is just no way in hell I would want to continue my marriage to him. No way!
I know, I know Tina will not end up with Pat, but she sure looked beautiful. I can't think of anyone for Pat right now. I think Chayo would be nice for him, but I know the writers will put her back with Ed. We'll see...
I know, I know Tina will not end up with Pat, but she sure looked beautiful. I can't think of anyone for Pat right now. I think Chayo would be nice for him, but I know the writers will put her back with Ed. We'll see...
Thanks for the great recap Hombre. No, I didn't call that. I thought perhaps the judge took Art's money, but didn't do anything. :)
Apparently he took the money and he did do something. What would have been nice if Pato would have took him up on the jail time and taking Chava away (Well, not really nice, probably not the right term). Then we could have seen what Art would have to say to the judge about doing that with his money! Art would not have been happy. :)
Ok, I'm naive enough. Candy and Pato get together, say what happened here? Well, who cares what the judge says. We'll just continue to have Chava stay with Candy and continue the way we have been.
I'm also in the Lalo + Chayo corner. Seems like they should be together. Hey, she should have left him a long time ago! But, he has more or less turned a corner... or had. One comment would be if she would be giving a little more time now, that wouldn't have happened? I just think that the prof will go a little too far at some time before this finishes.
JeffMN
Apparently he took the money and he did do something. What would have been nice if Pato would have took him up on the jail time and taking Chava away (Well, not really nice, probably not the right term). Then we could have seen what Art would have to say to the judge about doing that with his money! Art would not have been happy. :)
Ok, I'm naive enough. Candy and Pato get together, say what happened here? Well, who cares what the judge says. We'll just continue to have Chava stay with Candy and continue the way we have been.
I'm also in the Lalo + Chayo corner. Seems like they should be together. Hey, she should have left him a long time ago! But, he has more or less turned a corner... or had. One comment would be if she would be giving a little more time now, that wouldn't have happened? I just think that the prof will go a little too far at some time before this finishes.
JeffMN
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: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 9:59:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 9:59:00 PM EDT
Thank you Hombre!
I too thought Isa was very pretty in her black and white outfit.
Candy was model perfect.
When she cried over Chava it brought tears to my eyes. What a terrible thing Art did. I hope he and the crooked judge get jail time.
Greg was lovely in the red and pink.
I didn't mind all the make-up. I guess it just looked like Hollywood glamor to me.
How could even someone as evil as Alicia leave the poor baby alone. The way he cried when Pat was holding him sure did sound like a hungry cry to me.
When did Pau move out of Santi's and buy a house?
I never miss a day but whenever that happened it went right by me.
Carrie L.
I too thought Isa was very pretty in her black and white outfit.
Candy was model perfect.
When she cried over Chava it brought tears to my eyes. What a terrible thing Art did. I hope he and the crooked judge get jail time.
Greg was lovely in the red and pink.
I didn't mind all the make-up. I guess it just looked like Hollywood glamor to me.
How could even someone as evil as Alicia leave the poor baby alone. The way he cried when Pat was holding him sure did sound like a hungry cry to me.
When did Pau move out of Santi's and buy a house?
I never miss a day but whenever that happened it went right by me.
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 10:55:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 10:55:00 PM EDT
Thank you for the recap, Hombre. I'm glad to see that Pau's trick didn't last long. Stupid Mario the yoyo, he keeps going back to her.
Hombre, it looks like you get to recap the finale. I should be able to figure out, by next Friday, whether the two-hour finale will be
A. a repeat of the second-last plus the finale,
B. the second-last (first airing) plus the finale, or
C. the finale plus the four alternate endings.
Do you folks think there will be a Cristina for Tontas? Do they do that for ALL primetime novelas, or only the more popular ones?
Hombre, it looks like you get to recap the finale. I should be able to figure out, by next Friday, whether the two-hour finale will be
A. a repeat of the second-last plus the finale,
B. the second-last (first airing) plus the finale, or
C. the finale plus the four alternate endings.
Do you folks think there will be a Cristina for Tontas? Do they do that for ALL primetime novelas, or only the more popular ones?
Paula, what's a Cristina? I know it must be some storyline that has happened in the other novelas you have watched, right?
Carrie: A few days ago, Paulina was trying to show she could be good, or nice. She announced to Santi (and Rocio) she was going to get her own place to live. The next day she had that house, although we never saw her buy it (or rent it).
Violet: Christina the name of a talk show host who's on Univision every Monday night at 10:00. After most of the successful novelas are over, she has a special show where she invites the stars to relate all the behind the scenes gossip. We get to see them in their normal clothes, with their real accents, etc. In answer to Paula's question, I don't think all the novelas have a Christina special night, but I'm hoping Tontas does.
Violet: Christina the name of a talk show host who's on Univision every Monday night at 10:00. After most of the successful novelas are over, she has a special show where she invites the stars to relate all the behind the scenes gossip. We get to see them in their normal clothes, with their real accents, etc. In answer to Paula's question, I don't think all the novelas have a Christina special night, but I'm hoping Tontas does.
You would think Cristina would have a Tontas episode, mainly because I think she would want to have Jaime on there. :)
She does like to flirt/tease a little with the guys. She's definitely an EY fan.
JeffMN
She does like to flirt/tease a little with the guys. She's definitely an EY fan.
JeffMN
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 8:19:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 8:19:00 PM EDT
Thank you Hombre for the house info.
I feel like they are rushing through many of the scenes very fast now like they did on La Fea.
I hope they do have the Tontas cast on Christina. It's fun to see them off set.
I know Tontas sometimes drags but I will miss it when it ends.
I like a romantic comedy and am not a fan of the standard soap opera stories.
Tontas has been a lot of fun. Camil is a great comedy actor.
Carrie L.
I feel like they are rushing through many of the scenes very fast now like they did on La Fea.
I hope they do have the Tontas cast on Christina. It's fun to see them off set.
I know Tontas sometimes drags but I will miss it when it ends.
I like a romantic comedy and am not a fan of the standard soap opera stories.
Tontas has been a lot of fun. Camil is a great comedy actor.
Carrie L.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 10:55:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 10:55:00 PM EDT
Hi Hombre, after a long weekend away from the internet (and TV) it was a real joy to read your recap. The part that made me laugh out loud was when you were trying to calm yourself with gently floating peach halves.
It's unbelievable how much happened in this episode. Candy and Santi got so close...but yet so far. Dang!
Poor Pat can't catch a break can he? Once again his dad is screwing up his life.
Chayo and Lalo are very cute together and I think they probably love each other very much but my vote is dump him. I'm not sure she will be able to however. I'm not too fond of the teacher either.
I wouldn't be surprised if Cristina has this cast on her show assuming she can get Camil to show up. She does love her hot male guests.
It's unbelievable how much happened in this episode. Candy and Santi got so close...but yet so far. Dang!
Poor Pat can't catch a break can he? Once again his dad is screwing up his life.
Chayo and Lalo are very cute together and I think they probably love each other very much but my vote is dump him. I'm not sure she will be able to however. I'm not too fond of the teacher either.
I wouldn't be surprised if Cristina has this cast on her show assuming she can get Camil to show up. She does love her hot male guests.
Sylvia, do you know how far in advance they shoot the Cristina follow-up show? Or is it variable to fit guests' schedules? Camil was on the road (motorcycle travelogue) most of March and all of April.
Also I know that Televisa essentially bans discussion of any non-Televisa project on their network. Do you know if that black-out extends to Cristina since that's Uni instead? If it doesn't and if there is a Cristina and if it was taped in May (i.e. after the travel show), then we should hear more about Camil's next project. He was supposed to leave for Argentina in late May (or early June?) to work on "Los exitos Pels."
I also suspect that he will comportarse (carry himself) far, FAR differently from his last Cristina appearance.
Also I know that Televisa essentially bans discussion of any non-Televisa project on their network. Do you know if that black-out extends to Cristina since that's Uni instead? If it doesn't and if there is a Cristina and if it was taped in May (i.e. after the travel show), then we should hear more about Camil's next project. He was supposed to leave for Argentina in late May (or early June?) to work on "Los exitos Pels."
I also suspect that he will comportarse (carry himself) far, FAR differently from his last Cristina appearance.
Violet, that question takes us close to one of the things banned on Caray, discussing actors' personal lives. If there is a Cristina for Tontas, at that point I think this discussion will become fair game in terms of what we see on Cristina. But for now I'll keep my response to that exact point, brief. First some background.
Before Fea, Jaime had been in two novelas (one fair, one awful), three movies (one quite good, two awful), and three plays (one on Broadway), but as second-banana in everything. He was well known but not top stratum. Perhaps comparable to Valentino Lanus (Patricio) or Augustine Arana (Mario) - I'm not sure.
Then along came Fea. I BELIEVE it was the most-watched Mexican novela ever. He was just magical in it. A whole country (and a good bit of two continents) went wild for Jaime Camil. Scuba divers can get "the bends" from rising too far, too fast. I think actors can get the celebrity bends for the same reasons.
On Cristina Camil acted like Señor Centro Universo. After months of watching Don Fernando, the perfect man, it was quite a let-down for many of us. The good news is, Tontas was a flop in Mexico. A little failure is good for the soul. Already in the post-Tontas interviews in Mexico, you could see a difference. His feet were back on the ground and he was acting like a mere mortal again. Hopefully older and wiser for the experience.
Before Fea, Jaime had been in two novelas (one fair, one awful), three movies (one quite good, two awful), and three plays (one on Broadway), but as second-banana in everything. He was well known but not top stratum. Perhaps comparable to Valentino Lanus (Patricio) or Augustine Arana (Mario) - I'm not sure.
Then along came Fea. I BELIEVE it was the most-watched Mexican novela ever. He was just magical in it. A whole country (and a good bit of two continents) went wild for Jaime Camil. Scuba divers can get "the bends" from rising too far, too fast. I think actors can get the celebrity bends for the same reasons.
On Cristina Camil acted like Señor Centro Universo. After months of watching Don Fernando, the perfect man, it was quite a let-down for many of us. The good news is, Tontas was a flop in Mexico. A little failure is good for the soul. Already in the post-Tontas interviews in Mexico, you could see a difference. His feet were back on the ground and he was acting like a mere mortal again. Hopefully older and wiser for the experience.
Okay, Paula, I get the gist of it. What play was Jaime in on Broadway. I go all the time, so am curious as to which one he was. I didn't know Tontas was a flop in Mexico. I quite like it!
He was in Latinologues on Broadway, starting around Dec. 2005. But a few months later he got tapped for LFMB and left Latinologues.
He also starred in the out-of-town performances of Mambo Kings before it played on Broadway, in May 2005. He played the quiet brother, which would be a stretch for someone so exuberant.
He played Bernardo in the Mexican West Side Story. The dancing in that is so energetic, I would have loved to have seen it.
The stage is his favorite medium. On his blog someone asked, "If a genie gave you one wish and you could win either:
- a Best-Actor Emmy,
- a Best-Actor Oscar,
- a Best-Actor Tony, or
- a Best-Disc Grammy,
what would you choose?"
He answered, "A Tony because I love theater."
He also starred in the out-of-town performances of Mambo Kings before it played on Broadway, in May 2005. He played the quiet brother, which would be a stretch for someone so exuberant.
He played Bernardo in the Mexican West Side Story. The dancing in that is so energetic, I would have loved to have seen it.
The stage is his favorite medium. On his blog someone asked, "If a genie gave you one wish and you could win either:
- a Best-Actor Emmy,
- a Best-Actor Oscar,
- a Best-Actor Tony, or
- a Best-Disc Grammy,
what would you choose?"
He answered, "A Tony because I love theater."
Paula, thanks for the info on Camil's appearance on Cristina. I didn't see the show so I was clueless about it. I think it's fair game to discuss anything we see on TV or having to do with an actor's performance. I don't know that much about the Cristina show but I recall that when a cast is going to be on it they often advertise it in advance.
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