Saturday, July 11, 2009
Gancho Friday 7/10 How to train for the big fight. 1) Knock out Rival 2) Knock out Novio
Alternate Title: Jeronimo! No, not THAT brave!
Tonight’s action-packed episode starts out with Moni thanking Teresa for helping with the pink dress she wore to the embassy, saying it may have to be cleaned, since Moni sweated a bit, having been quite nervous. Unaware that Connie already found her out, she goes back into the living room to say goodnight to Mau, only to be greeted by Connie’s setup – Con and Mau are liplocked. She thinks better of saying anything to Mau, and discreetly asks Teresa to call a taxi.
Over at Grupo Sermeño, it’s the next morning. Salvador has the tape to prove Jeronimo’s guilt. Gabi and he are happy they’ve finally caught the rat. Sal says he’ll squash that cockroach, it’s their day of triumph. Okay, adds Gabi, so lets, uh, celebrate, as she sashays her body close to his, talking about a bottle of wine, but Mau shows up to ruin the moment. Gabi gives Mau some school supplies kits (útiles escolares) for the kids, and before Sal can get a word in about Jerry, Mau walks off.
He enters the coffee room, where Paula and Moni are starting the day. Pau leaves to start her cleaning, and after Moni explains why she left last night without saying goodbye (didn’t want to interrupt), Mau gives her the school supplies to take to the niños (and she should also check Danny, who has a little cough). But their magic seems diminished, since Moni saw Mau kissing Connie last night.
At school, Katia’s boyfriend Héctor is upset that she’s talking to Aldo. Héctor calls Aldo an idiot, Aldo punches, Héctor punches harder, Aldo goes down, Katia’s mad, but macho Héctor drags her off to class anyway. Aldo watches them leave (Ivan is observing in the background) with a bloodied face and a scowl.
Cut to the tape of Jeronimo asking for a kickback, being played by Sal in Maury’s office. Mauricio is impactado, asks Sal how he got the tape, Sal says it was a trap, since he’s suspected Jerry for months. Mau buzzes Gabi to summon Jerry. Jerry enters full of compliments, big smile, but Mau’s face is hard as a diamond. Sal leaves to let the axe fall. Why, Jerry, why are you robbing the company? Well, I’ve got debts, you know, is the response. With whom, besides me? Well, my sister. This enrages Mau further, he’s had it with Jerry. Jerry’s out of comebacks, just says okay, you’re right, I’ll leave, and he walks out. He passes Salvador and Gabi, both sarcastically saying “what a shame”. After Jerry leaves, Mau comes out, and Sal asks what steps Mau will take against Jerry. Gabi adds that Jerry was involved with the theft of her gold chain, too. But Mau says he’s not taking any steps, in fact, the topic is closed. He goes back into his office, as Sal remarks, he’s really hurt.
In the kitchen of the mansion, Aldo’s putting ice on his bruised face, as Ivan arrives to joke with him playfully. But Aldo’s in no mood for this.
Moni arrives with the school supplies. Danny greets her happily. Moni asks about Danny’s cough (while kissing her, hmmm), says Danny got the cough from drinking cold things (I’m not so sure of this medical advice), but anyway, they’re off to take the kits to Aldo and Luisa.
Ximena, wearing a red and white diamond print, off the shoulder barebacked shift, is walking in the park, talking on the cell with Jerry, telling him to quit screaming, she wants to talk, too. Guess who she just ran into? Ximena Portillo, the one who climbed all over you (te gateaba), the one who accused you of sexual assault? Her smile changes though, as she finally recognizes the desperation in Jerry’s voice. You’re WHERE, brother? the anguish rising in her voice.
Luisa and Danny tell Moni about the kitten incident, where Connie wouldn’t let Danny keep it, pulled Danny by the ear, and the kitten got scared and ran away. Moni is outraged.
Mau’s phone rings, its Ximmy, he thinks it’s her usual foolishness, but she’s upset. He has to come right away. Jerry is threatening to throw himself (arrojarse) off the ledge of his building!
After the commercial, we see a shot of a tall building, followed by a shot from high above of a crowd gathering, including Ximena, some neighbors, and of course, a news camera. Mau screeches in, jumps out of his convertible, and he and Ximmy look up to see Jerry sitting on a ledge, about 5 stories up. Mau asks why no one went into Jerry’s apartment to rescue him, but Ximmy says Jerry set it up so all the doors were blocked (atrancadas). Also, Jerry has threatened to jump if the police or firemen break down the doors. Ximmy grabs a megaphone. Life is beautiful, brother, with flowers and birds. Not for me, yells back Jerry, looking desperate, as this is no joke. I’m going to jump (aventarse, pretty much same as arrojarse). Mauricio tries to talk sense into him, forget the money. Jerry is still distraught, saying it’s not only the money, but the shame. A man with no money and no honor is nothing. He puts his hands together as if he’s about to dive.
Back at the house, Ivan says he can teach Aldo to defend himself, since he knows Tai Kwan Do. Luisa thinks it’s a good idea, and Ivan puts his hands in the “catana” position, but it must not be the best defense, since Aldo easily pushes him onto the bed. Too bad no one really knows about self defense in this group. But wait, the door opens, and our Boxette Moni enters, SHE’ll teach ‘em. She shows Aldo how to have an open stance, how to protect with your shoulder. But how do you know all this, they ask. Ummm, well, I downloaded it from the internet (hah!).
Back at Jump Central, Jerry yells that he has no reason to live. What about your sister? That doesn’t help. Ximmy says they just opened a new nightclub, and you can’t miss that, right? She asks the crowd, he has to go to the new Gonza nightclub, right? The crowd answers NOOOO! Jerry says the only thing that might stop me is if Mauricio comes up next to me and we talk man to man. But the doors are blocked! Figure it out, Maury, you’re so smart, and don’t try to break down those doors, or I’ll jump. And come alone. Ximmy grabs the megaphone and leads the crowd in a chant, “Go up cousin, go up! Go up, cousin, go up! (Sube primuchis, sube). Maury’s going to try. The firefighter rigs some ropes for him to go up the side of the building.
Boxing 101 continues. Moni has Ivan get into position, put up his hands, and teaches jab with the left, finish (remates) with the right. Now Aldo gets a chance. Ivan still isn’t convinced a girl can teach boxing. Oh really, challenges Moni, let’s see if you can fight me. They start sparring. A few rooms away, Connie’s walking along, yelling for Teresa, clapping her hands impatiently. Teresa arrives, Connie wants to know where her dress is. Well, at the cleaners (la tintorería). Why? It smelled like cigarettes. Connie doesn’t buy this, why would it smell like cigarettes? Teresa says SHE wore it to go dancing, but Connie doesn’t like this joke. She hears a lot of commotion from the other room. Teresa says oh, that’s just Monita, which gets Connie mad. She marches into the room, just in time to be accidentally PUNCHED by Monita! Ooops, everyone is open-mouthed.
Connie is furious at being hit. She accuses Moni and the kids of hating her, and says Moni hit her on purpose. No way, replies Moni, I was teaching the kids self-defense. Luisa says they all could see it was just an accident. Connie thinks they’re all plotting against her. She dismisses the kids, wants to talk alone to Moni. They leave, and Connie lays into her. Get out of my way, and leave Mauricio in peace! I know your game. Mauricio is handsome, he’s a millionaire, obviously you want him. Moni can’t believe this. What does it matter if someone’s a millionaire? Oh, I see now, she says. Money is important to YOU. But it’s not to me. I happen to have a boyfriend, he’s not that handsome, and he’s not rich, but I’m faithful to him, and can you say that? (remember, Paula heard Ximena tell Jerry that Connie had a lover, and told Moni – although of course, it’s not true, Beto’s not her amante, but who knows what the future holds :) Connie asks her if she swears there’s nothing between her and Mau, and Moni does swear. There’s nothing between her and Mauricio, and if she swears something, you can count on it. And by the way, don’t you lay a finger on those kids!
Okay, it’s hero time. Mauricio has reached the balcony, but Jerry tells him not to come any closer. Mau has a rope hooked onto him. Jerry’s afraid, his fingers are stiff (engarrotados), he’s on the edge, both legs are on the outside of the barrier, he’s slipping! Maury calmy tells him to put one leg over, then the other. He even puts HIS legs over, sits right next to Jerry. Jerry won’t listen, even if he comes back, he’s going to jail, right? No, replies Mau, I won’t do that to you. Then I can come back to the company? Well, what you did was very grave. Either I come back to the company, or I jump. Oh, heck, let’s just end it all for both of us, he adds, and starts trying to pull Maury off the ledge with him! Maury tells him okay, he can come back to the company, then helps painfully pull him back from the precipice. Ximena yells that Mau is her hero, her superhero (starts laughing, I think since there’s a song saying wish I were a superhero), and the two guys hug.
Back down on the ground, Ximmy tells Jerry not to do it again. Jerry says he won’t, from now on he’ll be good, and he can come back to the company, right, Mau? Right. But only as a messenger boy. Also, you have to go into therapy. (wonder if he’ll get one of those hot lady shrinks!) They leave, Tano tries to ask Ximmy out, but pain in the butt Rolando shows up and Tano comes up empty mano (not correct Spanish, but it rhymes).
Rah, rah, rah, sis, boom, bah, Paula and Gabi have pompoms and are cheering our superhero. The girls want to open a bottle of wine, and Mau agrees. His phone rings, and of course it’s Connie, whose problem is WAY more important than anything Mau might have done today. Off he goes to put out another fire.
Back home (with Ivan listening in), Connie tells Mau that Moni was giving the kids boxing lessons. Okay, Mau will talk to Moni, this violence has to stop. Connie reminds Mau they really know very little about Moni, why are they trusting her so much? (this actually is true – Moni’s lied about everything. But she’s so pretty and sweet, let’s give her a pass). Mau promises he’ll set Moni straight, but now he’s going to take a bath.
Ivan fills in Aldo and Luisa, and they decide that Connie’s a gossip. They’ll talk to Moni first, and then talk to Mauricio.
Well, Mau’s ready for his bath (or maybe he already took it), and you ladies get to see him clad just in a towel. You ladies are lucky tonight. After Connie complains that he’s changed, he starts being nice to her, reminding her of how destroyed he was when his wife died, and how she filled that void with patience and affection. And now he has the children. They’re a blessing. Yes, replies Connie. The children and I are a blessing (lol). She gives him a kiss, leaves to let him get dressed. He thinks to himself, yes Monita (!) and the kids have changed my life.
Said Monita is asking Beto what Don Cesar said about the fight. Well, her opponent will be la Guerrera Hija (warrior daughter). Moni doesn’t like her. Beto says wait ‘til you hear this, she’s going around saying she’s going to rip your head off. Moni spits out her “right back at ya” response, although I really couldn’t understand much of the slang she used. Don Cesar shows up in a purple suit with a blue open-necked shirt, tells Beto to stop getting Moni so worked up. He tells Moni to have a cool head. Hate your opponent, but keep a cool head. Moni says she’s gonna kick that girl’s butt. At this point, “that girl” shows up, namely the Guerrera Hija, a tough looking broad in an orange tank top that says “love” on the front. The girls start getting angry, Don Cesar says save it for the ring, when Moni takes a swing at la Guerrera. She ducks, and Moni knocks out Beto!
In the office, Gabi and Sal are doing their usual dance, she flirting, he trying to resist. She wants to celebrate their putting Jerry in his place, even though they’re both a little disappointed that he didn’t jump. Sal says someone had to stop Jerry from taking advantage. Gabi says the two of them should take advantage of each other (aprovecharse, related to buen provecho, which a waiter says when you start your meal, like bon apetit, or enjoy). She puts her arm around him. Don’t start, he says. Let’s start, she says. She moves in closer. No, he says, Yes, she says, gives him a little kiss, that wasn’t so bad, was it? Grabs his tie, another kiss, when the elevator opens, and his dominatrix wife Lorenza, dressed in black, sees it all. They don’t see her, and Sal keeps trying to escape, rushing off to make a copy or something.
Don Cesar and Moni try to revive Beto, as Guerrera laughs in the background. Don Cesar shoos away Guerrera, and they concentrate on Beto. He’s delirious, turn off the alarm clock, wash my underpants. Yes, bread with onions. (Makes more sense than what he usually says).
Jerry’s in the hospital for “observation”. The only thing that hurts is his “soul”. Maury and Connie are not too sympathetic, and they wonder what the doctors found, but Jerry says nothing. They must be hiding something. He thinks he must have internal injuries, or maybe he’s losing his hearing. Oh be quiet, say Mau, and goes to talk to the doctors. Jerry beckons Connie closer. Closer. A little closer, as he grabs her and kisses her! Gee, I guess he’s not that sick after all. Same old Jerry. Connie grabs her purse and lurches away as fast as her fashionable boots can carry her.
Aldo calls the office, asks for Moni. Gabi answers, Moni’s not at work at the moment (is she ever?), but she gives Aldo Moni’s home address.
Okay, it’s whack a mole time again. Maury asks the nurse at the front desk where the doctor (Doctor Quiroz) is, and she directs him to the consultorio. Two seconds later, Moni and Cesar wheel Beto out of the elevator, same hospital, same floor. Beto’s still babbling (he thinks he’s in Las Vegas). Moni says no, you’re in the rich people’s hospital. Apparently Don Cesar has good insurance coverage. Moni asks the nurse if Beto is going to be stupid forever (I think we all know the answer to that one). The nurse goes to find Doctor Ordonez.
At this point, even though Beto is completely incoherent, Cesar goes for coffee and Moni goes for a doctor, leaving crazy Beto unattended, sitting in a wheelchair. He even thinks he can now speak English, starts saying “hello” to everyone (most of the women cringe).
Aldo and Ivan (what happened to Luisa?) have come to the barrio to find Moni. They run into Estrella. Does she know where Monita is? Well, ummm, the thing is, ummm…..
Apparently Beto is actually being checked by the doctor. In the waiting room, Moni is worried about him, and hugs Don Cesar for moral support. Just then, Maury pops out seeing the hug from behind Cesar (whom he can’t see), of course thinks it’s Moni’s novio, gets jealous, ducks back into his rabbit hole.
One door closes, another opens, as Nieves comes out of the elevator. She, too is worried that Beto will be a blockhead (tarugo) the rest of his life (yes, he will). At this point, Beto is wheeled out, licking on a lollipop, doesn’t recognize his Mom at all (but he seems happy, so what’s the harm?). Beto’s wheeled back in for more tests, and Cesar and Nieves go for tea. This leaves Moni standing alone, and she prays to the Virgencita. Maury comes out, sees her from twenty feet away, and calls her cellphone. She’s facing away, answers the phone, and here’s what they say:
Moni: Hi, Mauricio, how are the kids?
Mau: Fine, and where are you now?
Moni: Well, I’m at my cousin’s son’s birthday party.
Mau: Gee, I don’t hear any party sounds.
Moni: Well, my cousin is deaf. Her kid is, too. It’s inherited, you know.
Mau: Sure. And is your boyfriend with you?
Moni: What’s it to you? Why don’t you just hire a detective to spy on me?
Mau: No, no, I just want to know if…
Moni: Know if what? They’re calling me to blow out the candles, so bye.
Mau: Wait, wait, how’s your brother?
Moni: He’s fine, Goodbye.
She hangs up. He hangs up, walks over to her from behind, circles around, looks her in the eye and says “Why did you lie to me, Monita?”
Next time: The fight’s approaching and Lorenza goes psycho with a butcher knife!
Vocabulario:
Útiles Escolares – school supplies
Gatear – to climb or crawl
Arrojarse – to hurl oneself
Atrancada – blocked
Aventarse – to throw oneself
Rematar – round off, finish off
La Tintorería – the dry cleaners
Engarrotado – stiff, agarrotado means the same thing
Aprovecharse – take advantage of
Tarugo – a blockhead
Tonight’s action-packed episode starts out with Moni thanking Teresa for helping with the pink dress she wore to the embassy, saying it may have to be cleaned, since Moni sweated a bit, having been quite nervous. Unaware that Connie already found her out, she goes back into the living room to say goodnight to Mau, only to be greeted by Connie’s setup – Con and Mau are liplocked. She thinks better of saying anything to Mau, and discreetly asks Teresa to call a taxi.
Over at Grupo Sermeño, it’s the next morning. Salvador has the tape to prove Jeronimo’s guilt. Gabi and he are happy they’ve finally caught the rat. Sal says he’ll squash that cockroach, it’s their day of triumph. Okay, adds Gabi, so lets, uh, celebrate, as she sashays her body close to his, talking about a bottle of wine, but Mau shows up to ruin the moment. Gabi gives Mau some school supplies kits (útiles escolares) for the kids, and before Sal can get a word in about Jerry, Mau walks off.
He enters the coffee room, where Paula and Moni are starting the day. Pau leaves to start her cleaning, and after Moni explains why she left last night without saying goodbye (didn’t want to interrupt), Mau gives her the school supplies to take to the niños (and she should also check Danny, who has a little cough). But their magic seems diminished, since Moni saw Mau kissing Connie last night.
At school, Katia’s boyfriend Héctor is upset that she’s talking to Aldo. Héctor calls Aldo an idiot, Aldo punches, Héctor punches harder, Aldo goes down, Katia’s mad, but macho Héctor drags her off to class anyway. Aldo watches them leave (Ivan is observing in the background) with a bloodied face and a scowl.
Cut to the tape of Jeronimo asking for a kickback, being played by Sal in Maury’s office. Mauricio is impactado, asks Sal how he got the tape, Sal says it was a trap, since he’s suspected Jerry for months. Mau buzzes Gabi to summon Jerry. Jerry enters full of compliments, big smile, but Mau’s face is hard as a diamond. Sal leaves to let the axe fall. Why, Jerry, why are you robbing the company? Well, I’ve got debts, you know, is the response. With whom, besides me? Well, my sister. This enrages Mau further, he’s had it with Jerry. Jerry’s out of comebacks, just says okay, you’re right, I’ll leave, and he walks out. He passes Salvador and Gabi, both sarcastically saying “what a shame”. After Jerry leaves, Mau comes out, and Sal asks what steps Mau will take against Jerry. Gabi adds that Jerry was involved with the theft of her gold chain, too. But Mau says he’s not taking any steps, in fact, the topic is closed. He goes back into his office, as Sal remarks, he’s really hurt.
In the kitchen of the mansion, Aldo’s putting ice on his bruised face, as Ivan arrives to joke with him playfully. But Aldo’s in no mood for this.
Moni arrives with the school supplies. Danny greets her happily. Moni asks about Danny’s cough (while kissing her, hmmm), says Danny got the cough from drinking cold things (I’m not so sure of this medical advice), but anyway, they’re off to take the kits to Aldo and Luisa.
Ximena, wearing a red and white diamond print, off the shoulder barebacked shift, is walking in the park, talking on the cell with Jerry, telling him to quit screaming, she wants to talk, too. Guess who she just ran into? Ximena Portillo, the one who climbed all over you (te gateaba), the one who accused you of sexual assault? Her smile changes though, as she finally recognizes the desperation in Jerry’s voice. You’re WHERE, brother? the anguish rising in her voice.
Luisa and Danny tell Moni about the kitten incident, where Connie wouldn’t let Danny keep it, pulled Danny by the ear, and the kitten got scared and ran away. Moni is outraged.
Mau’s phone rings, its Ximmy, he thinks it’s her usual foolishness, but she’s upset. He has to come right away. Jerry is threatening to throw himself (arrojarse) off the ledge of his building!
After the commercial, we see a shot of a tall building, followed by a shot from high above of a crowd gathering, including Ximena, some neighbors, and of course, a news camera. Mau screeches in, jumps out of his convertible, and he and Ximmy look up to see Jerry sitting on a ledge, about 5 stories up. Mau asks why no one went into Jerry’s apartment to rescue him, but Ximmy says Jerry set it up so all the doors were blocked (atrancadas). Also, Jerry has threatened to jump if the police or firemen break down the doors. Ximmy grabs a megaphone. Life is beautiful, brother, with flowers and birds. Not for me, yells back Jerry, looking desperate, as this is no joke. I’m going to jump (aventarse, pretty much same as arrojarse). Mauricio tries to talk sense into him, forget the money. Jerry is still distraught, saying it’s not only the money, but the shame. A man with no money and no honor is nothing. He puts his hands together as if he’s about to dive.
Back at the house, Ivan says he can teach Aldo to defend himself, since he knows Tai Kwan Do. Luisa thinks it’s a good idea, and Ivan puts his hands in the “catana” position, but it must not be the best defense, since Aldo easily pushes him onto the bed. Too bad no one really knows about self defense in this group. But wait, the door opens, and our Boxette Moni enters, SHE’ll teach ‘em. She shows Aldo how to have an open stance, how to protect with your shoulder. But how do you know all this, they ask. Ummm, well, I downloaded it from the internet (hah!).
Back at Jump Central, Jerry yells that he has no reason to live. What about your sister? That doesn’t help. Ximmy says they just opened a new nightclub, and you can’t miss that, right? She asks the crowd, he has to go to the new Gonza nightclub, right? The crowd answers NOOOO! Jerry says the only thing that might stop me is if Mauricio comes up next to me and we talk man to man. But the doors are blocked! Figure it out, Maury, you’re so smart, and don’t try to break down those doors, or I’ll jump. And come alone. Ximmy grabs the megaphone and leads the crowd in a chant, “Go up cousin, go up! Go up, cousin, go up! (Sube primuchis, sube). Maury’s going to try. The firefighter rigs some ropes for him to go up the side of the building.
Boxing 101 continues. Moni has Ivan get into position, put up his hands, and teaches jab with the left, finish (remates) with the right. Now Aldo gets a chance. Ivan still isn’t convinced a girl can teach boxing. Oh really, challenges Moni, let’s see if you can fight me. They start sparring. A few rooms away, Connie’s walking along, yelling for Teresa, clapping her hands impatiently. Teresa arrives, Connie wants to know where her dress is. Well, at the cleaners (la tintorería). Why? It smelled like cigarettes. Connie doesn’t buy this, why would it smell like cigarettes? Teresa says SHE wore it to go dancing, but Connie doesn’t like this joke. She hears a lot of commotion from the other room. Teresa says oh, that’s just Monita, which gets Connie mad. She marches into the room, just in time to be accidentally PUNCHED by Monita! Ooops, everyone is open-mouthed.
Connie is furious at being hit. She accuses Moni and the kids of hating her, and says Moni hit her on purpose. No way, replies Moni, I was teaching the kids self-defense. Luisa says they all could see it was just an accident. Connie thinks they’re all plotting against her. She dismisses the kids, wants to talk alone to Moni. They leave, and Connie lays into her. Get out of my way, and leave Mauricio in peace! I know your game. Mauricio is handsome, he’s a millionaire, obviously you want him. Moni can’t believe this. What does it matter if someone’s a millionaire? Oh, I see now, she says. Money is important to YOU. But it’s not to me. I happen to have a boyfriend, he’s not that handsome, and he’s not rich, but I’m faithful to him, and can you say that? (remember, Paula heard Ximena tell Jerry that Connie had a lover, and told Moni – although of course, it’s not true, Beto’s not her amante, but who knows what the future holds :) Connie asks her if she swears there’s nothing between her and Mau, and Moni does swear. There’s nothing between her and Mauricio, and if she swears something, you can count on it. And by the way, don’t you lay a finger on those kids!
Okay, it’s hero time. Mauricio has reached the balcony, but Jerry tells him not to come any closer. Mau has a rope hooked onto him. Jerry’s afraid, his fingers are stiff (engarrotados), he’s on the edge, both legs are on the outside of the barrier, he’s slipping! Maury calmy tells him to put one leg over, then the other. He even puts HIS legs over, sits right next to Jerry. Jerry won’t listen, even if he comes back, he’s going to jail, right? No, replies Mau, I won’t do that to you. Then I can come back to the company? Well, what you did was very grave. Either I come back to the company, or I jump. Oh, heck, let’s just end it all for both of us, he adds, and starts trying to pull Maury off the ledge with him! Maury tells him okay, he can come back to the company, then helps painfully pull him back from the precipice. Ximena yells that Mau is her hero, her superhero (starts laughing, I think since there’s a song saying wish I were a superhero), and the two guys hug.
Back down on the ground, Ximmy tells Jerry not to do it again. Jerry says he won’t, from now on he’ll be good, and he can come back to the company, right, Mau? Right. But only as a messenger boy. Also, you have to go into therapy. (wonder if he’ll get one of those hot lady shrinks!) They leave, Tano tries to ask Ximmy out, but pain in the butt Rolando shows up and Tano comes up empty mano (not correct Spanish, but it rhymes).
Rah, rah, rah, sis, boom, bah, Paula and Gabi have pompoms and are cheering our superhero. The girls want to open a bottle of wine, and Mau agrees. His phone rings, and of course it’s Connie, whose problem is WAY more important than anything Mau might have done today. Off he goes to put out another fire.
Back home (with Ivan listening in), Connie tells Mau that Moni was giving the kids boxing lessons. Okay, Mau will talk to Moni, this violence has to stop. Connie reminds Mau they really know very little about Moni, why are they trusting her so much? (this actually is true – Moni’s lied about everything. But she’s so pretty and sweet, let’s give her a pass). Mau promises he’ll set Moni straight, but now he’s going to take a bath.
Ivan fills in Aldo and Luisa, and they decide that Connie’s a gossip. They’ll talk to Moni first, and then talk to Mauricio.
Well, Mau’s ready for his bath (or maybe he already took it), and you ladies get to see him clad just in a towel. You ladies are lucky tonight. After Connie complains that he’s changed, he starts being nice to her, reminding her of how destroyed he was when his wife died, and how she filled that void with patience and affection. And now he has the children. They’re a blessing. Yes, replies Connie. The children and I are a blessing (lol). She gives him a kiss, leaves to let him get dressed. He thinks to himself, yes Monita (!) and the kids have changed my life.
Said Monita is asking Beto what Don Cesar said about the fight. Well, her opponent will be la Guerrera Hija (warrior daughter). Moni doesn’t like her. Beto says wait ‘til you hear this, she’s going around saying she’s going to rip your head off. Moni spits out her “right back at ya” response, although I really couldn’t understand much of the slang she used. Don Cesar shows up in a purple suit with a blue open-necked shirt, tells Beto to stop getting Moni so worked up. He tells Moni to have a cool head. Hate your opponent, but keep a cool head. Moni says she’s gonna kick that girl’s butt. At this point, “that girl” shows up, namely the Guerrera Hija, a tough looking broad in an orange tank top that says “love” on the front. The girls start getting angry, Don Cesar says save it for the ring, when Moni takes a swing at la Guerrera. She ducks, and Moni knocks out Beto!
In the office, Gabi and Sal are doing their usual dance, she flirting, he trying to resist. She wants to celebrate their putting Jerry in his place, even though they’re both a little disappointed that he didn’t jump. Sal says someone had to stop Jerry from taking advantage. Gabi says the two of them should take advantage of each other (aprovecharse, related to buen provecho, which a waiter says when you start your meal, like bon apetit, or enjoy). She puts her arm around him. Don’t start, he says. Let’s start, she says. She moves in closer. No, he says, Yes, she says, gives him a little kiss, that wasn’t so bad, was it? Grabs his tie, another kiss, when the elevator opens, and his dominatrix wife Lorenza, dressed in black, sees it all. They don’t see her, and Sal keeps trying to escape, rushing off to make a copy or something.
Don Cesar and Moni try to revive Beto, as Guerrera laughs in the background. Don Cesar shoos away Guerrera, and they concentrate on Beto. He’s delirious, turn off the alarm clock, wash my underpants. Yes, bread with onions. (Makes more sense than what he usually says).
Jerry’s in the hospital for “observation”. The only thing that hurts is his “soul”. Maury and Connie are not too sympathetic, and they wonder what the doctors found, but Jerry says nothing. They must be hiding something. He thinks he must have internal injuries, or maybe he’s losing his hearing. Oh be quiet, say Mau, and goes to talk to the doctors. Jerry beckons Connie closer. Closer. A little closer, as he grabs her and kisses her! Gee, I guess he’s not that sick after all. Same old Jerry. Connie grabs her purse and lurches away as fast as her fashionable boots can carry her.
Aldo calls the office, asks for Moni. Gabi answers, Moni’s not at work at the moment (is she ever?), but she gives Aldo Moni’s home address.
Okay, it’s whack a mole time again. Maury asks the nurse at the front desk where the doctor (Doctor Quiroz) is, and she directs him to the consultorio. Two seconds later, Moni and Cesar wheel Beto out of the elevator, same hospital, same floor. Beto’s still babbling (he thinks he’s in Las Vegas). Moni says no, you’re in the rich people’s hospital. Apparently Don Cesar has good insurance coverage. Moni asks the nurse if Beto is going to be stupid forever (I think we all know the answer to that one). The nurse goes to find Doctor Ordonez.
At this point, even though Beto is completely incoherent, Cesar goes for coffee and Moni goes for a doctor, leaving crazy Beto unattended, sitting in a wheelchair. He even thinks he can now speak English, starts saying “hello” to everyone (most of the women cringe).
Aldo and Ivan (what happened to Luisa?) have come to the barrio to find Moni. They run into Estrella. Does she know where Monita is? Well, ummm, the thing is, ummm…..
Apparently Beto is actually being checked by the doctor. In the waiting room, Moni is worried about him, and hugs Don Cesar for moral support. Just then, Maury pops out seeing the hug from behind Cesar (whom he can’t see), of course thinks it’s Moni’s novio, gets jealous, ducks back into his rabbit hole.
One door closes, another opens, as Nieves comes out of the elevator. She, too is worried that Beto will be a blockhead (tarugo) the rest of his life (yes, he will). At this point, Beto is wheeled out, licking on a lollipop, doesn’t recognize his Mom at all (but he seems happy, so what’s the harm?). Beto’s wheeled back in for more tests, and Cesar and Nieves go for tea. This leaves Moni standing alone, and she prays to the Virgencita. Maury comes out, sees her from twenty feet away, and calls her cellphone. She’s facing away, answers the phone, and here’s what they say:
Moni: Hi, Mauricio, how are the kids?
Mau: Fine, and where are you now?
Moni: Well, I’m at my cousin’s son’s birthday party.
Mau: Gee, I don’t hear any party sounds.
Moni: Well, my cousin is deaf. Her kid is, too. It’s inherited, you know.
Mau: Sure. And is your boyfriend with you?
Moni: What’s it to you? Why don’t you just hire a detective to spy on me?
Mau: No, no, I just want to know if…
Moni: Know if what? They’re calling me to blow out the candles, so bye.
Mau: Wait, wait, how’s your brother?
Moni: He’s fine, Goodbye.
She hangs up. He hangs up, walks over to her from behind, circles around, looks her in the eye and says “Why did you lie to me, Monita?”
Next time: The fight’s approaching and Lorenza goes psycho with a butcher knife!
Vocabulario:
Útiles Escolares – school supplies
Gatear – to climb or crawl
Arrojarse – to hurl oneself
Atrancada – blocked
Aventarse – to throw oneself
Rematar – round off, finish off
La Tintorería – the dry cleaners
Engarrotado – stiff, agarrotado means the same thing
Aprovecharse – take advantage of
Tarugo – a blockhead
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Hombre, Mao may be the super-hero , but you're definitely the super-funny one today. Your entire recap perfectly captured the raucous humor of this episode. Very well done. Boy, Moni's upcoming opponent certainly looks the part, doesn't she? The Love on her tanktop doesn't soften her image a whole lot, does it? Caught up in the spirit of the moment, I was shouting encouragement for Jerry tp jump, though of course I don't want to seehim harmed or even changed. He's perfect just as he is. Thanks again for recapturing this delightful romp. Carlos
Good morning. Great title, it pretty much sums up the episode. Hombre, I'm surprised you didn't mention Monita's skirt outfit. What in the heck was on that skirt? No matter, she looked great in it. The scene with la Guerrera Hija was funny. I like how Monita rolls her Rs when she gets mad. La Guerrera really looks like a boxer, doesn't she? I wonder if she is. Thanks for including "tarugo", it's one of my favorite words.
I didn't want Jerry to jump, but only because it looked like Ximena was standing right under him. I was afraid she might fling herself between him and the pavement.
I'm glad Mau called Moni on her lying. Practically everything out of her mouth is a fib. But I expect she'll fib her way out of this one too, sigh.
I agree with Carlos, you did a perfect job of capturin the raucous mood of this episode in your recap. Great recap, great title(s), and excellent vocabulary. Thanks Hombre!
I didn't want Jerry to jump, but only because it looked like Ximena was standing right under him. I was afraid she might fling herself between him and the pavement.
I'm glad Mau called Moni on her lying. Practically everything out of her mouth is a fib. But I expect she'll fib her way out of this one too, sigh.
I agree with Carlos, you did a perfect job of capturin the raucous mood of this episode in your recap. Great recap, great title(s), and excellent vocabulary. Thanks Hombre!
What a well done recap, H de M, Thanks for your fine efforts with good writing, vocabulary and humor. I am casually following this since I missed the first week and have sworn to spend less time watching TV for the summer, but there are some really compelling and really cute faces in this one. I loved your appreciative and detailed description of Ximena's dress.
Geronimo seems like a good candidate for hypochodria given his self-centered nature and total concern por moi, moi, moi, as Miss Piggy might say.
Geronimo seems like a good candidate for hypochodria given his self-centered nature and total concern por moi, moi, moi, as Miss Piggy might say.
Cheryl, Jerry as a hypochondriac, hmm, maybe that's why I'm so fond of this character. Hypochodriacs are, after all, my bread and butter. Carlos
Sylvia, I noticed Moni's skirt, too, just didn't get around to mentioning it. It had a large picture of a dark-haired beautiful woman's face on the front, along with a elephant. I think the woman was holding a bird. It looked sort of Hindu, maybe related to India. Very unique.
Using the pause on my TIVO (love technology) I got a good look at Beto'sYour Favorite Movies Tshirt. Adolescent. Sexist. Tasteless. He should stick to and embrace his collection of Jairo-inspired (MEPS) collection of polyester disco shirts. Dress for success, amigo. Carlos
Good for you Carlos. I was wondering what was on Beto's shirt.
By the way, I hadn't noticed your comment photo in a while. It's absolutely adorable and curiously calming. It's a winner!
By the way, I hadn't noticed your comment photo in a while. It's absolutely adorable and curiously calming. It's a winner!
I posted this comment to Capn's blog for Thrus, but figured I'd repost here to in case no one goes back.
Ha! Agreed, Mau is not playing fair to either gal.
Beto? Fart? Na..are you saying they censored it then? The quality on the you tube version isn't good enough for me to hear...
Hysterical recap Sylvia...thanks for working on it so late... absolutely fab title...and I'd say she might even get garnished with edible flowers!!! :)
Ha! Agreed, Mau is not playing fair to either gal.
Beto? Fart? Na..are you saying they censored it then? The quality on the you tube version isn't good enough for me to hear...
Hysterical recap Sylvia...thanks for working on it so late... absolutely fab title...and I'd say she might even get garnished with edible flowers!!! :)
I posted this comment to Capn's blog for Thrus, but figured I'd repost here to in case no one goes back.
Ha! Agreed, Mau is not playing fair to either gal.
Beto? Fart? Na..are you saying they censored it then? The quality on the you tube version isn't good enough for me to hear...
Hysterical recap Sylvia...thanks for working on it so late... absolutely fab title...and I'd say she might even get garnished with edible flowers!!! :)
Ha! Agreed, Mau is not playing fair to either gal.
Beto? Fart? Na..are you saying they censored it then? The quality on the you tube version isn't good enough for me to hear...
Hysterical recap Sylvia...thanks for working on it so late... absolutely fab title...and I'd say she might even get garnished with edible flowers!!! :)
Ok, so now my comment to this one. Great details. Love the title, and love the "whack a mole" time.
OK Carlos...since you were stopping and rewinding...did you or anyone else notice the supple outline of Xime's breast poking out from that backless top she had on during the whole jump scene? I was out of disc space so couldn't record this, but I swear in the beginning when she is holding her arms up telling him NOT to jump, her shirt back, which is non-existent, slides to the side, and she reveals her shape very slightly. It seems as though they figured this out after a while because a cut or two later the shirt is pulled way over on the back again so you can't see anything.
I challenge our males to check this out. Kind of amazing...you tube probably won't show show good enough resolution so you have to look at the TV I think.
Anyway, thanks so much Hombre, well done as always!
OK Carlos...since you were stopping and rewinding...did you or anyone else notice the supple outline of Xime's breast poking out from that backless top she had on during the whole jump scene? I was out of disc space so couldn't record this, but I swear in the beginning when she is holding her arms up telling him NOT to jump, her shirt back, which is non-existent, slides to the side, and she reveals her shape very slightly. It seems as though they figured this out after a while because a cut or two later the shirt is pulled way over on the back again so you can't see anything.
I challenge our males to check this out. Kind of amazing...you tube probably won't show show good enough resolution so you have to look at the TV I think.
Anyway, thanks so much Hombre, well done as always!
Good morning Hombre. Sounds like I missed some exciting stuff. Suicide threats, wardrobe malfunctions, more Constanza carnage.
Poor lady is taking a beating. Fortunately they've made her out to be the "bad guy" but still....
Thanks for that great vocabulary...especially "utiles escolares". My granddaughter is always asking me "What the Spanish word for this...?" when I'm visiting. And since she's starting kindergarten in the Fall, I'm sure that question will come up. And now I know. (of course one of the first words you learn on Dora the Explorer is "mochila" for backpack, so I'm good there).
Poor lady is taking a beating. Fortunately they've made her out to be the "bad guy" but still....
Thanks for that great vocabulary...especially "utiles escolares". My granddaughter is always asking me "What the Spanish word for this...?" when I'm visiting. And since she's starting kindergarten in the Fall, I'm sure that question will come up. And now I know. (of course one of the first words you learn on Dora the Explorer is "mochila" for backpack, so I'm good there).
Hombre: A late but appreciative thank you for the wonderful, lenthy recap and excellent vocabulary. The episode was fun. Moni has been forgiven a lot but will have to move fast to gatear out of the hole she's dug with her lies to Mau.
Great comments too.
Diana in MA
Great comments too.
Diana in MA
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: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:47:00 AM EDT
: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:47:00 AM EDT
Judy, welcome back. I've been watching Saturday morning cartoons on Univision, including Dora La Exploradora, to improve my spanish. At first, I thought I'd never understand those high-pitched squeeky voices, but they're more intelligible now (especially since they say the same things over and over again).
Kris, thanks for the tip on Ximena's possible wardrobe malfunction. In the name of scientific research, I'll check my tape.
Kris, thanks for the tip on Ximena's possible wardrobe malfunction. In the name of scientific research, I'll check my tape.
BTW, when Jerry was on that ledge, did anyone else secretly hope he or someone else would yell "Geronimooooooooo"?
LOL!!! No, I didn't even think of that, but that would be really funny...almost forgot about the "Geronimooooo" phrase...I know I said it as a kid. Where is it from again?
http://www.livescience.com/animals/090713-cats-cry.html
This is a follow up to our earlier discussion this week re cats...check it out.
Seems maybe I'm not far off with my proposed link between cats and human babies... :)
This is a follow up to our earlier discussion this week re cats...check it out.
Seems maybe I'm not far off with my proposed link between cats and human babies... :)
Geronimoooo! is what paratroopers yell before they jump out of plane. A little internet research told me that it's related to the Indian Chief Geronimo. Some legends say he jumped off a pretty high cliff and lived, so the paratroopers are imitating that. Others say the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne saw a movie about Geronimo, thought he was cool, all the servicemen started yelling, Geronimo, and it just caught on, and spread as the thing to yell before they jumped.
In my alternate title, I was trying to say He's not THAT brave, which has two meanings, if you think about it.
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In my alternate title, I was trying to say He's not THAT brave, which has two meanings, if you think about it.
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