Monday, October 26, 2009
un Gancho al Corazón Mon. 10/26/9 Did Anything Happen While We Were Away?
Aldo and Coni are bonding. Actually she is rather frank with him emphasizing to him that she has the upper hand here, and he for the most part wisely recognizes this. Well she is off to the boutique for a bit and reminds him to feed his little femsibs and sees to it that they do their homework. He bristles and with remarkable restraint murmurs that he has always taken care of his sisters. Uh oh, things are going to be different here with Coni.
Beto strolls into the jail amongst the cells, left alone by the guard who escorted him back. He seems to know his way around. He is surprised to see Sal. "Beto, don't ask." Beto observes the strange felling of being on this side of the bars. He, however, is here to speak with Estrella. What's going on with M&M in Mérida? She is all too happy to tell him that they are feasting on each others kisses with no thought to him. He turns back to Sal for more information. "Is he there on business or to get married?" Sal knows nothing about any wedding and is not in the mood for Beto's silliness, and really doesn't like Beto calling him chavita.
Coni is welcomed by Ximena who appears to be in the midst of wedding preparations, she is holding a little bouquet and is wearing her bride's garter as a headband and looking absolutely stunning in a black and white top. Coni is seeking information about any wedding plans that Mao has. Does Ximena know anything? "¿Yopi? ¡Nopi!" Wait, what's this? Rolu, still cocooned in his body cast is furiously blinking otherwise. Coni sends Ximy off to get more flowers for the bouquet and she'll help her fix it where it's coming apart, then turns to Rolu, placing the garter around his casted head, asking him for what he knows. Speaking in well-modulated blinks, he informs her of M&M's impending nuptials...tomorrow. "Don't worry," she reassures him, "ain't nobody gettin' married mañana." She leaves tossing the bouquet. It lands in his lap.
At the hospital, Aldo has joined Luisa and Ivan. OK, who's looking after Dani? Gabi is with them and she has seen to it that Teri's bill is covered. "I thought that Coni is taking care of you." Aldo admits,"Truth is, we don't trust her." The Dr. comes out and assures them that Granny should be fine ( Terryfic!)... if she remains calm and the kids don't give her anything to worry about (Oh, then it looks like she's a goner).
Ivan eases into Teri's room and sits beside her bed. She comes to and smiles, asking forgiveness (Remember? She kicked his butt out after a rather stinging slap) and inviting him back home. Awww.
At the jail, Nieves has brought the girls tortas. She is almost as at home here as Beto is. She turns her attention to Sal and then back to the girls. Estrella points out to Nieves that he is divorcing. She's not surprised. Loriloca tries to insert herself in at this point and is rebuked by Nieves, "I wasn't talking to you!" She then turns her attention and charm back to Sal, offering him his choice of her wares. He is captivated by a torta milanesa as well as by Nieves. Lori is worried and tries to intimidate Nieves, but Nieves puts her back on her heels, at a loss for words. I think Lori may have met her match. Nieves has a regally elegant bearing and presence as well as a frightening demeanor. Lori is at a loss for words.
Outside a hotel in Mérida a Mexican trio is waiting to do a little serenading and here are the serenadees now. It's M&M mostly clad in white but we never get to hear our trio as they are drowned out by the love theme for the show as time flies and the happy couple are kissing in the street fronting the 'hood. He's exchanged his white fabric jacket for a nifty black leather jacket with the collar turned up. Very Fonzi. She is wearing a strapless sundress. Very Mary Ann. They share some cloying endearments and the he gets in the backseat of his white pickup as she blows him a kiss. Then, our little princesa, who is glowing, knowingly touches her abdomen.
Hmmm. She then picks up the box and the handle to her suitcase and passes through the green door that opens into her world.
She is met by Nieves who informs her that a lot has gone on since she left. Both Estrella and Paula are in jail. She wants to know what's in the box. They scuffle over the box and are joined by Beto. He wants to know what's in the box. They scuffle over the box which he wrenches it away, spilling Monis's wedding dress. He then proceeds to rend it.
Coni has arrived at the hospital and is confronting Gabi. Coni refers to the kids as her children. Huh? Gabi thinks the Botox may have affected Coni's brain. They verbally spar with Coni pointing out that the judge has entrusted the care of the kids to her.
Mientras tanto, Beto is continuing the shredding of Moni's wedding dress just as she has shredded his heart.. She rewards his effort with well-placed punches. He glowers (a truly frightening glare) then stalks off and Moni turn's her ire on Nieves as she gathers up the remnants of her wedding dress. She is not in a forgiving mood. Poor Moni. Poor Nieves.
Ivan, Luisa, and Alddo surround Teri's hospital bed...Nice. Lots of intergenerational bonding...Next!
Jero is dressing Rolu for the upcoming wedding. He fits a black bowtie around his neck allowing it to snap into place. There! All ready. A knock at the door. It's Mao. He congratulates the lucky groom.
Lalo is helping Ximena with her wedding dress in her room when there is a knock on the door. Sensing danger, Lalo leaps to help Ximy hide her novial outfit. It' not Rolu (how would he have gotten up the stairs, anyway?) but Mao, and Ximy's glad to see her favorite primuchi. He's delighted that she has guarded the secret that he and Moni are getting married. She is glad to be their fairy godmother for their wedding and has three final things to say to him as a single woman.
"Una, "I have to he happy marrying Rolu, because I don't have any other choice...well, for now."
"Dos, "I also desire all the happiness in the world for you and Moni because you make such a dreamy pair together."
"Tres, "Now go change clothes because we'll see each other in church this afternoon."
Am I wrong, or is there some nifty chemistry between these two?
More kids and Teri, but Coni bursts in and spirits Aldo and Luisa away, leaving Ivan to keep Teri company.
At the desk in the police station Sal is thanking his lawyer for arranging bail for him and Lori. He leaves and Lori lets Sal know that they will never be divorced, just as Gabi waltzes in. Lori chides Sal about trading her for a vulgar common torta, Gabi thinks that she is referring to her and when Sal tells her that she is referring to Beto's mom, Gabi sees the humor. Then Sal learns about Teri, and Gabi's encounter with Coni in the hospital.
Estrella and Pau have been released as well and Estrella especially is enjoying her freedom. She hugs a willing tree. The neighborhood looks great. They bump into Moni who is distressed that her wedding dress has been trashed by Beto, but she proudly displays her engagement ring. The two excons admire the ring and express their elation. Hugs.
Mao is home and is greeted by Coni who wastes no time in informing him that she is aware that he is about to marry Moni. He explains to her all the reasons that he has for loving Moni. She warns him that she is not about to give up and, "oh yeah, the kids are living with me, now. The judge gave me custody." His stunned expression asks a silent, "¿Qué?"
Estrella and Pau are helping Moni shop for a new wedding dress to replace the one that Beto destroyed. Pau thinks that Mao needs to beat up on Beto. Actually Moni is worried about just that. Pau let's it slip that there was a problem with Aldo, and Moni learns that Beto took him to enroll in music lessons and that there were subsequent problems as a result. "I went to rescue him and we ended up in jail," confesses Estre. "¿Qué?"
And Coni isn't done with Mao, she proceeds to chew on his leg some more about how his bud, Sal, did nothing to help when the judge ordered the kids transferred to an orphanage and she at least rescued them long enough for him to tell them goodbye, and "by the way, Teri conked out and is in the hospital; thought you'd like to know." He looks worse than he did after his bout with Beto. Coni has a bit of a mean streak, but looks great in red.
The Three Amigas are strolling down the street with Estrella and Pau filling Moni in on the misadventures of Aldo. Moni learns that Pau and Cristian found them in bed together, but Estrlla weakly points out, "Nothing happened."
Mauricio is meanwhile learning from Sal more details of things occurring while he and Moni were away. The judge had proof that Mao is a bad dad. "What proof?" Well, the pictures of Aldo and Estrella at the hotel, Aldo getting arrested at the music school, oh, and then there's the relationship between Luisa and Ivan. Of course Sal was distracted by Lori threatening to jump off the bridge. Mao decides to talk to the judge. Good luck with that.
Dani is not happy. She wasn't allowed to see Teri in the hospital and she does not want to stay at Coni's. The others, Luisa, Aldo, and Katia, try to jolly her out of it by pointing out that soon everything will be sorted out, they will be home with Mao and best of all, Monita will be there, too.
Connie smiles when Beto tells her about his destruction of Moni's dress and of Moni's violent response. She wants details but he offers no more. OK then, she has a three part plan:
Uno, tell Moni that he's willing to give her up.
Dos, tell her that he's willing to support her in her plan to marry Mao.
Tres, tell her that he and Nieves are her only family and then escort her down the aisle.
Beto is horrified but Coni, as she assured Rolu, assures him that there will be no wedding.
Moni's in her apartment. There is a knock at the door. It's Nieves. Moni is in no mood, she's getting married this afternoon and has nothing to wear. Nieves has brought her wedding dress which she has carefully washed and altered for Moni. She wore it the day of her own wedding but she was left standing at the altar. Moni is touched, but I ask, isn't there a bit of bad luck lurking in this vestido de novia?
Mauricio bursts into the judge's office demanding that the judge reconsider his decision. Too late! The judge informs him that he has already granted the adoption of the Hernandez orphans to... Constanza Lerdo de Tejada.
"Oh no! Oh yes! Oh crap!"
Carlos
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Carlos thanks for another witty recap. The play on words by you (Terryfic) and Hombre (Terryfying) was nice. I also chuckled as you referred to Estrella and Paula as the two excons.
ITA with you about the chemistry between Ximena and Mau. As they were talking I was thinking they are so sweet together as cousins. It would be interesting to see them casts as novios in another novela.
Buenas noches.
ITA with you about the chemistry between Ximena and Mau. As they were talking I was thinking they are so sweet together as cousins. It would be interesting to see them casts as novios in another novela.
Buenas noches.
Oh crap is right! But Carlos, I think Moni's own bad wedding luck far supercedes any bad luck associated with Nieves' dress. Anyway, it was a very sweet gesture on Nieves' part. Also, Nieves gets bonus points for alpha dogging Lorenza.
Oh that Coni, she is getting nastier and nastier. She has been ambiguously evil so far but starting last week with the nabbing of the kiddies she has really started down the slippery slope.
Beto Beto Beto...shame on you for doing such a cruel thing to Monita! I can't believe Beto ripped up her dress. That almost made me cry. I know he's hurting but that gesture pretty much proves how self centered and childish he is.
Thanks Carlos! Loved your recap and your take on tonight's episode.
To all, I'll try to start uploading my pics tonight and hopefully post a little travelogue when I do my recap.
Oh that Coni, she is getting nastier and nastier. She has been ambiguously evil so far but starting last week with the nabbing of the kiddies she has really started down the slippery slope.
Beto Beto Beto...shame on you for doing such a cruel thing to Monita! I can't believe Beto ripped up her dress. That almost made me cry. I know he's hurting but that gesture pretty much proves how self centered and childish he is.
Thanks Carlos! Loved your recap and your take on tonight's episode.
To all, I'll try to start uploading my pics tonight and hopefully post a little travelogue when I do my recap.
Oh no, oh yes, oh crap! Only saw part of this and not even sure I want to watch the rest now, Carlos. Loved your recap but hate what's happening.
I did see Ximena's stunning top and was totally impressed. Clearly she is the favorite of the wardrobe department.
And really enjoyed Nieves' shameless flirting and birdogging of Sal in the jail.
Now...you think Moni's hand on her tummy is foreshadowing? And also, we now know that Nieves' was left at the altar...by whom?
More mysteries and more drama to come.
Terryfic and Terryfying...you guys!!! Stop!
Thanks for starting off my morning bette than yesterday. I now have a second eye infection from stupidly blowing out leaves and debris from the back shed without goggles. When will I learn?
I did see Ximena's stunning top and was totally impressed. Clearly she is the favorite of the wardrobe department.
And really enjoyed Nieves' shameless flirting and birdogging of Sal in the jail.
Now...you think Moni's hand on her tummy is foreshadowing? And also, we now know that Nieves' was left at the altar...by whom?
More mysteries and more drama to come.
Terryfic and Terryfying...you guys!!! Stop!
Thanks for starting off my morning bette than yesterday. I now have a second eye infection from stupidly blowing out leaves and debris from the back shed without goggles. When will I learn?
Carlos, your great title and excellent recap was the perfect way to start the day. From "femsibs" to "well moderated blinking", you infused spark and sparkle to an event filled episode.
Beto's anger has always simmmered beneath the surface but erupted to a full boil with the cruel ripping of Moni's dress. I was even more upset when he continued to do it, even when Moni started crying and begging him to stop. It was though he wanted every tear of the fabric to hurt her, which was obvious it did. Blech.
Nieves is such a fascinating contradiction. Cunningly beguiling to Sal, fierce with Loca but tender hearted to Moni.
I agree with you Carlos and Karen that Ximena and Mau's moment together was very touching. I felt we were seeing Rulli the actor, not the character. His smile seemed so bright and sincere, clearly actors enjoying being together.
I could go on and on - so many great moments in this.
Sylvia, SO glad you are back! Looking forward to seeing your pictures and hearing more about your trip.
Judy, sorry to hear about your eye! Hope your infection clears up quickly.
Diana in MA
Beto's anger has always simmmered beneath the surface but erupted to a full boil with the cruel ripping of Moni's dress. I was even more upset when he continued to do it, even when Moni started crying and begging him to stop. It was though he wanted every tear of the fabric to hurt her, which was obvious it did. Blech.
Nieves is such a fascinating contradiction. Cunningly beguiling to Sal, fierce with Loca but tender hearted to Moni.
I agree with you Carlos and Karen that Ximena and Mau's moment together was very touching. I felt we were seeing Rulli the actor, not the character. His smile seemed so bright and sincere, clearly actors enjoying being together.
I could go on and on - so many great moments in this.
Sylvia, SO glad you are back! Looking forward to seeing your pictures and hearing more about your trip.
Judy, sorry to hear about your eye! Hope your infection clears up quickly.
Diana in MA
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: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7:24:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7:24:00 AM EDT
Oh dear, sorry to hear about your eye infection Judy.
Yes, Ximena is stunning, her outfit last night was fantastic, even with the garter around her head. With the way they keep stretching the poor thing out it will never fit over her slim thigh though.
Diana, even though it's fun to travel it's always good to get back home. Thanks.
Carlos, thanks again for your terrific recap. Your deadpan hilarious title says it all.
Yes, Ximena is stunning, her outfit last night was fantastic, even with the garter around her head. With the way they keep stretching the poor thing out it will never fit over her slim thigh though.
Diana, even though it's fun to travel it's always good to get back home. Thanks.
Carlos, thanks again for your terrific recap. Your deadpan hilarious title says it all.
Good morning Karen, Sylvia, Judy, and Diana. This wasn't my favorite episode to recap, but it did have it's moments.
Mao and Ximy seemed to display genuine affection. Mao's smile for her is very much like the smile he seems to reserve for Dani. That was very touching.
Nieves scored with me big time by alternatively purring for Sal and hissing and snapping at Loriloca. Estrella seemed to get a kick out of seeing Nieves' wrath directed at someone else for a change. Nieves was clearly the alpha bitch as Sylvia noted.
Boy, Beto's stink eye was chilling. Our cute little buenoparanada certainly harbors a dark side.
Judy, sorry about your eye infection. I won't fuss about not using the goggles...this time.
Carlos
Mao and Ximy seemed to display genuine affection. Mao's smile for her is very much like the smile he seems to reserve for Dani. That was very touching.
Nieves scored with me big time by alternatively purring for Sal and hissing and snapping at Loriloca. Estrella seemed to get a kick out of seeing Nieves' wrath directed at someone else for a change. Nieves was clearly the alpha bitch as Sylvia noted.
Boy, Beto's stink eye was chilling. Our cute little buenoparanada certainly harbors a dark side.
Judy, sorry about your eye infection. I won't fuss about not using the goggles...this time.
Carlos
Carlos, thanks for a Terryfic recap! I enjoyed it from start to finish. I didn't even notice Moni patting her abdomen, but that certainly could complicate things, especially if the don't get married.
I'm glad Sal finally got a non/Oscar lawyer, this one seems to have gotten everyone out of jail free, resolving things just like the old days. Maybe Mau could enlist this lawyer to help him in the custody fight. I doubt that we'll have any real hearing, witnesses, testimony, etc. It's more likely that someone will come up with a scheme to show Connie's a bad person, too (such as if she's caught with Beto), and the judge would give custody back to Mau.
Nieves is such a fascinating character. She has lots of secrets, and she can be obstinate at times, but she really has a good heart.
I'm glad Sal finally got a non/Oscar lawyer, this one seems to have gotten everyone out of jail free, resolving things just like the old days. Maybe Mau could enlist this lawyer to help him in the custody fight. I doubt that we'll have any real hearing, witnesses, testimony, etc. It's more likely that someone will come up with a scheme to show Connie's a bad person, too (such as if she's caught with Beto), and the judge would give custody back to Mau.
Nieves is such a fascinating character. She has lots of secrets, and she can be obstinate at times, but she really has a good heart.
Hombre, thanks. I couldn't resist venturing into your terrytory, just as I couldn't keep my hands off Judy's Oh no! Oh yes! franchise. I probably should start adding footnotes to my recaps.
Carlos
Carlos
Oh Gawd..."terrytory"...this will never end. Have to figure out if I can work some terryisms into my recap tonight. Not looking forward to it. Bound to be a downer,not because of puns but because we're on a downward trajectory in this story.
Carlos, you SHOULD yell at me. This is the second time I've triggered an infection due to negligence. However, to be fair, I thought the first infection was from dismantling the dryer hose running through the crawl space and getting a lot of mildewed dryer lint in the face. BUT I also blew out the shed THAT fateful day, sans goggles, and wasn't sure which incident was the culprit.
My neighbor has yelled at me for using the lawn edger without goggles...so YELL! Maybe I'll wise up.
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Carlos, you SHOULD yell at me. This is the second time I've triggered an infection due to negligence. However, to be fair, I thought the first infection was from dismantling the dryer hose running through the crawl space and getting a lot of mildewed dryer lint in the face. BUT I also blew out the shed THAT fateful day, sans goggles, and wasn't sure which incident was the culprit.
My neighbor has yelled at me for using the lawn edger without goggles...so YELL! Maybe I'll wise up.
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