Wednesday, August 05, 2009
En Nombre del Amor, August 5, 2009
Paloma tells Inaki that Carlota was in the room when he called and that's why she couldn't pick up. He tells her to go to the balcony. He is on the street looking up and tells her that he will not allow her aunt to send her to the boarding school. She tells him that she can go to her mother's best friend's house who she knows will hide her until she reaches legal age. (never mind that you haven't seen her in 10 years) Anyway Inaki asks if she knows her last name, but she doesn't remember. But knows that she can ask around for her.
Macarena tells Rufi how nervous she was telling Carlota that she cannot and will not send Paloma to boarding school. Or otherwise she will face the an investigation into her abuses. She tells Rufi that Camila has been a good friend to her and gave her great advice. Rufi asks if she will tell Paloma about her threat to Carlota. Macarena doesn't want her to know the ugliness that is going on. She will tell her that Carlota just changed her mind.
Inaki tells Paloma to find out Natalia's last name and he will help her out.
Rufi starts to make herself a tea that Carlota uses herself. Rufi says when Paloma marries Inaki then you can go out with the doctor. Then we can all leave this house.
Romina tells Emiliano that she is sorry for the way she acted. She felt left out when everything was going down with Paloma and Inaki. But anyway let's talk about my party. Emiliano asks her if she has everything she needs. Romina says everything except my dad. If he would come then the party would be perfect. I had a dream about him and that he came to my party. My dream seemed so real. Emiliano says that he thought she was going to look him up on the Internet. She tells him that she wanted too, but didn't know how to go about it. So she has decided to hire a private detective to do it. Her mother's grandparents left her some money and will get it when she turns 18.
Inaki comes home to find his mother. She acts if everything is okay with Paloma and that she wanted to be with him on his wedding day. She also has something for him. She gives him an engagement ring that belonged to his grandmother. Since he is her only child and Paloma will be part of the family, it just felt right to give it too him. Inaki is moved and says that if you are giving me this then that means you have finally accepted her. Yes she responds. And I will love her like a daughter.
Macarena prays to the virgincita for strength in defending Paloma. She has always wanted to do the best for her.
Cristobal dreams of a funeral with Carlota's voice telling him that he is the only one responsible for the death. He wakes up and says over and over that he is responsible for her death. He prays to god to help him.
Macarena prays that god opens up Carlota's heart.
Carlota is in the kitchen injecting some type of fluid into Macarena's diabetic medicine bottle.
Paloma asks Macarena if she can go to Romina's party. Carlota comes in and Macarena takes the opportunity to tell them both that Carlota has changed her mind and will allow her (Paloma) to go to the party. And of course to set Carlota's mind at ease will accompany Paloma to the party. Paloma is so excited and happy that she hugs them both and off she goes to school. Macarena tells Carlota that she hopes tomorrow she will tell Paloma that she will not be going to the boarding school.
Noel comes to see Camila and brings her the paperwork she requested regarding the factory.
Romina writes a letter to the girl blackmailing her and says that the photos are not real. Find someone else to get money from.
Inaki tells Emiliano that Paloma will be coming to the party tonight. Emiliano finds it odd that Carlota has changed her mind. Inaki says that a package came for him. Emiliano opens it up and shows Inaki the braclet that he had made for Romina.
Romina asks Liliana if she is ready for her party. Liliana tells her she wouldn't be caught dead at her party. A fight starts and Liliana tells Romina that she blames her for German dumping her. Romina says is isn't her fault that men fall in love with her and if German dumped her it's her fault. They keep fighting. A nun comes out asking what's going on. Romina says that Liliana fell in the fountain.
Paloma comes home from school and overhears Carlota on the phone with the boarding school assuring them that she will be there with Paloma in the morning. Carlota demands that Paloma have no contact with anyone outside of the school except for her.
Paloma runs up to Macarena's room to tell her what she heard, but Macarena's sleeping. Rufi will not let her wake up Macarena no matter how much she protests.
Cristobal tells Padre Benito that he cannot go to Real de Monte. He will quit the priesthood.
Emiliano gives Romina her birthday gift. Camila tells Romina to come outside with her eyes closed. Surprise Camila gives her a car. Romina spoiled little brat that she is, is not too happy with it. She thought that she would get a convertible. Camila is crushed and says when she gets more experience she'll get her one. Romina says whatever and tells Emiliano it's time to leave. Camila says don't you want to drive, but Romina says tomorrow. Camila tells them to go ahead and she will follow in a bit. Romina reminds her that the party is for the young crowd and not to stay too long.
Macarena goes into Paloma's room to tell her it's time for the party. She finds a letter from Paloma saying that she has left the house. She overheard Carlota on the phone confirming her appearence tomorrow at the boarding school.
Paloma and Inaki are driving away.
Macarena shows Carlota the letter from Paloma. They argue with Macarena blaming Carlota for Paloma leaving. Carlota says it's not my fault, but that musician. Macarena tells Carlota that you tried to fool us, but this time it did not work. Are you saying that you agree with what she did asks Carlota. No, but I understand responds Macarena. I admire her determination to defend her love for him. Although it has destroyed me. So you are not going to look for her asks Carlota. No, I will respect her decision responds Macarena. And don't you dare contact the police, because I will tell them that I gave her permission to go. Or whatever, as long as you don't find them. Carlota tells her not to even try it. Macarena tells her don't you even try it. I have nothing else to lose.
Inaki asks Paloma what's wrong. Paloma says that she's thinking about all that she left behind, but hopefully one day she can come back. Inaki promises to bring her back once she has turned 18. Paloma wonders what will happen if Carlota calls the police. Inaki says by that time we will be far away. Paloma can't believe that she will be on a plane for the first time and asks Inaki what Madrid is like. Beautiful he replies. And he has an apartment close to the university where he has a job as a music teacher. So don't worry, you will not want for nothing. Paloma tells him that she would love to work. He tells her that she will be busy studying whatever she wants. Paloma says that she is more convinced that her decision to leave with him is for the best. Inaki tells her that she will never regret it and will dedicate his life to make her happy.
Macarena is in her room crying. Rufi tries to comfort her.
Cristobal is praying and Padre Benito joins him. Cristobal tells him that he still wants to leave the priesthood.
Rafael tells Diana that he has 3 months to save the factory or it closes. His business partner wants to close it and that means they have to live off his liquidation until he finds another job. Diana tells Rafael how can he do this to her. Rafael says he has no choice. It is not in his hands. Diana says you cannot be without a job. What are we going to do? Rafael tells her he needs her support right now. Diana says I have done my part. I keep a clean house and have been a perfect mother and wife. Now you have to complete your part. You need to bring money into this house. And I expect that you to keep doing that.
Romina and Emiliano are at the party. Romina asks him what's wrong. Emiliano tells her that he didn't like her attitude towards her mother. What she gave you was nice and you acted like you didn't care. Because I did not like it responds Romina. My mother is rich and she could have bought me the best. I deserve it don't I? Emiliano changes the subject and asks where is Inaki and Paloma? Romina says who knows what happened between Paloma and her aunts. German goes up to them and gives Romina a hug whispering that he wants to caress her and kiss her. He gives her a watch for her birthday. Emiliano asks German where Liliana is. He says they broke up. Emiliano tries to call Inaki, but ends up leaving a message. German wants to work the room.
Macarena goes to Camila and tells her that Paloma and Inaki have run away. She shows Camila the letter from Paloma. They talk about what happened. Macarena wishes that she told Paloma the threat that she told Carlota if she took Paloma to the boarding school. Camila tells her not to blame herself. Inaki is a good man and he will bring her back to you.
Romina stands on the stage and introduces a band to sing at her party. Is this a famous band or made up? I only listen to salsa, so I don't know.
Inaki and Paloma walk into a very nice hotel. She feels weird. He tells her that she will be in one room and he will be in another. He goes up to reception asking for 2 rooms, but the guy tells them that a convention is in town and there are no rooms available. Inaki says that they can sleep in the car and he'll hold her to keep away the cold.
Carlota is rummaging in Paloma's room looking for evidence on her whereabouts.
Camila tries to reassure Macarena that Paloma will be okay. They stand up to say goodbye and Macarena faints. Camila calls the house and asks them to call the doctor.
Tomorrow: Rafael asks Diana if she wants to divorce him; Carlota tells Paloma that she ends up killing everyone she loves; Inaki asks Paloma how she would feel if they got married right away.
Labels: amor
I appreciate the level of detail you give to all of your recaps. This was really great.
Will no one get wise to the fact there is a pattern to Mac's diabetic episodes? C'mon Mac and Rufi. Every time you try and thwart Carlota Mac, you fall ill. Put the pieces together! Carlota's sabatoge is turning into a tiresome one trick pony. Grrr.
I thought the absolute worst scene (of many) was the heartless way Rominia treated Camila. Of course Camila's spoiled her rotten, but it's understood that she did it to try and make up for Ro's father's absence (which she obviously has not gotten over, not that I can blame her for that). Ro is selfish to the nth degree. Blech.
Still wishing Inaki had caught that plane to Spain.
Diana in MA
Note to recappers: I was confused last week when tagging, as there are labels for both "nombre" and "amor", but it seems the majority of posts have the latter tag.
Diana, I am also tired of the diabetic episodes and hope they don't keep it up the whole TN. Carlota is so vicious. I don't think she'd care if one of these medical tricks killed her sister.
Typical for TNs, nobody seems to really "get it" that Carlota is psychotic in her hatred of her niece. Paloma sort of gets it down deep, but she like everyone else keeps putting it down to being strict and having control. It's much more than that.
There is a yet to be (but hopefully soon) secret to be revealed that will explain a lot of the details including why Carlota is such a beast.
I hope you stay and watch - the storyline is well written and a few of the plot developments have been unexpected (Inaki not leaving for Spain). The characters are also intriguing.
Diana in MA
I agree it is a better quality show, but it lacks a little quirkiness. Every character is depressing.
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Romina is such a brat. I can't see Emiliano putting up with her for much longer...although the hallmark of galáns is that they can't seem to quit parasitic women.
I wonder how Iñaki plans to take Paloma to Madrid. I'm guessing she doesn't have a passport. Carlota is probably holding all her identification papers hostage.
Julia – Paloma has a passport. In the car, she told Inaki that she had gotten a passport to go on some school-sponsored outing, but at the last minute she didn’t get to go. Must’ve been Carlota’s doing, though that was unsaid. What I found unbelievable is that she would have the passport among her things. You’d think Carlota would have it under lock and key.
Did anyone get the feeling that something was up with that special tea of Carlota’s? Mac told Rufi not to get addicted to it.
What’s the big deal about Chris not wanting to go to the new assignment? It seems to me that that’s an administrative decision and not the will of God and that whoever assigned him could find something else for him, no?
So far this show has been wonderful for its direction, writing and acting – and pacing. It hasn’t fallen down any telenovela rabbit holes until last night when we were treated to some band that someone wanted to promote.
Was anyone else startled by the singer in the closing credits? I thought it was someone screaming and then I realized it was the lady singing our theme song. I guess they wanted to promote her, too.
Telerisa must be following the CW's lead in promoting musicians on the shows, ha. I notice Gancho now also has Playa Limba shown in the closing credits as they play the theme song. I didn't recognize the singers at the party but they were so specifically featured I suspect they must be a real group.
Okay, now my biggest rant of the day: DIANA.
What. A. B!+ch. She should win some sort of prize for least supportive and loving wife, with extra points for claiming to be so perfect. Now, there are many ways to balance the responsibilities of a marriage. Some women work outside the home and contribute economically. Some spend most of their time taking care of things on the home front. Some just provide emotional support and fun. Many wives do all of those. Diana contributes ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to the family. She berates her husband because they don't have enough money, but won't work herself. She insists on hiring someone they can't afford to do the housework. She's absolutely hateful to Rafael and makes him miserable. I hope he divorces her ASAP.
Romina is a terrible brat, but she has a fragile physical and emotional aura about her that I find compelling. The actress is doing a good job there and are all of them.
Gloria, this was such a wonderfully detailed recap, thank you. And a belated but heartfelt thanks to Jody, Maggie and Julia for your recaps as well. I've been under the weather for a few days so couldn't even make it to my computer.
Jackie
I like the complexity of some of the characters. Camila, for example, is bright, successful, optimistic, and assertive, but completely at a loss for how to deal with her bratty daughter.
Sorry but I have dibs on Inaki. He's not galan handsome but he does have a definite appeal with that smile, pleasant personality, honesty and good head and hear
GinCA
Well, I'd be willing to make the supreme sacrifice to give up my Iñaki to my friendly rivals here as long as we can keep him on the show. But I'd just like to have one chance to have him look at me soufully and say, "Te quiero con toda mi alma." What's funny is that when I was a teenager, I'd probably have gone for German, who has something of the bad boy about him and is quite handsome. But now, I find both Iñaki and Emiliano far more appealing and romantic.
Cris & Lis, thank you for the background on the band. Darned if I knew who they were. I'm quite familiar though with Laura Pausini who sings the theme, "En Cambio No". She also sang "Víveme", the theme to "la Madrastra".
Jackie
Laura Pausini also did the theme song for Amar Sin Limites, if I recall correctly. She seems to have found her niche.
I still don't care for Carlota, she is too much of a caricature for me to like her, I keep waiting for people to realize there's something very wrong with her because it is too obvious at this point.
I feel bad for Camila, Romina shouldn't have treated her that way.
I like Iñaki so much, I think he is a great guy and I like Emiliano too but it's getting harder for me to be able to root for him and Paloma in the future.
The band they had, Timbiriche: La Nueva Banda, never had the popularity Televisa wanted them to have. The real Timbiriche band was the most popular pop band in México during the 80's and the first part of the 90's, no other pop group has reached that level of popularity and has been embraced by pop culture as much as Timbiriche. We still dance to their songs at clubs, parties, and people sing medleys on weddings and graduations. Some band members who continued to have success after leaving the band are Paulina Rubio, Thalía, Benny Ibarra and Erick Rubín.
Jarocha.
Here are some clips of the original Timbiriches:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPNH3FbqLCg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owbkqvLqGZU
And one with Lucero when they were all kids, singing the theme of her first telenovela:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI9OIcaqDKg
Jarocha
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