Saturday, November 07, 2009

En Nombre del Amor, November 6, 2009--One Test Down, One to Go

Also known as The Maury Povich Show: Real del Monte Edition

Repeats of Camila telling Diana that Emiliano has doubts about the baby being his and demanded a DNA test; Paloma crying when the guy pretending to be her dad tells her that she was an accident and he didn’t love her mother; and Carlota talking crazy about how Cristobal belongs to her while the actor gives her not one, but two thumbs up.

Joel informs Rafael that the new ceramics line has resulted in a lot of orders. Rafa says that Camila broke up with Orlando, and he’s not going to wait for Diana to give him a divorce to remake his life--if Cami will accept him as a separated man he’ll do everything for her.

Orlando goes to the clinic to pick up the DNA test results. While waiting he flashes back to Diana telling him that the baby she was expecting wasn’t his and it died. He reads the results but it’s not clear from his facial expression what they say.

The actor Carlota hired to play Paloma’s dad apparently has experience working in fast food, because he asks if there’s anything else she wants to know, in the tone of “you want fries with that?” He piles on about how he always had doubts that she was really his kid, because he wasn’t the first or only man in her mother’s life, and that’s why he doesn’t want Pal around him. Carlota watches with a huge smile on her face.

Cristobal insists to Padre Benito that he’s not interested in the promotion, he has found his mission in Real del Monte helping kids w/alcohol problems. And also he can watch over Paloma there, cuz he can’t leave her in the hands of that purple nutjob. Benito tells him that God will tell him what to do.

Paloma runs to Carlota, crying that her dad doesn’t love her and her mom lied to her, and that Carlota was the one who always told her the truth, and her mom was a loose woman. Carlota pretends she was afraid Pal would inherit that part of Mac’s personality, that’s why she’s always been so strict w/Pal.

Rafael goes to Camila’s shop and asks if she’ll accept him as a separated man in the process of getting a divorce, and proposes that they tell Diana about their relationship. Cami replies that she doesn’t know. He says he can’t live without her and misses her, and she misses him too. They kiss, and then his phone rings--it's Joel, who says Diana left a message at the office, and she needs to see him urgently. Rafa tells Cami that he’s going to take this opportunity to tell her about the two of them.

Romina stops by Emiliano’s office and offers some more crazy talk about how she has no doubts about the outcome of the paternity test and how much she loves him--zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz--and will always love him, ALWAYS. On her way out she bumps into Angelica on purpose to make her spill her drink on herself and insults her for not having any luck with men and being a mere employee. Emiliano comes out and Ange asks if he really might marry Romi.

Rafa goes to Diana’s house and asks her why she called, but she’s confused because she didn’t call him. Just then the doorbell rings and it’s Orlando. He comments that Rafa got the message and he’s glad to see him and Di together. He hands the results to Rafa, which Di reads over his shoulder. He shouts that it’s proof that Emil is his son. Rafa claims that Orlando has no rights over Emil, because he didn’t want E to be born, but Orlando informs him that Gudelia (Diana) is the one who didn’t want the baby. Di begs Rafa not to believe Orly.

Pal and the Princess of Darkness arrive home. Pal runs upstairs crying a la the kids in many a "Brady Bunch" episode, but Carlota won’t tell Rufi what happened.

Diana yells at Orlando that he was in jail and is the bad person, not her. He retorts that he was in jail for the crime she and Ignacio committed, she robbed the safe. Orlando vows that he’s not going to give up Emil, and he’s going to tell him everything. Di begs Rafa not to let that happen and, after trying to attack Orly but getting pulled away by Rafa, wails that she’d rather be dead than have Emil find out the truth.

Pal thinks back to her fake dad telling her that Mac wasn’t a one-man woman, so apparently she CAN remember things that happened more than 15 minutes ago (well, at least when it's convenient for the writers). Rufi comes in and Pal cries that her mother lied to her, and her father doesn’t love her.

Rafa asks Di if what everything Orlando said is true, and she insists that Orly is the one who stole and mistreated her. Rafa asks again, “it’s true, isn’t it?” and Di just looks down silently. He goes back out to talk to Orly, who says Emil is going to know he’s his dad. Rafa agrees but asks that he and Di be the ones to tell him. Orly doesn’t trust them. Rafa promises that Emil will know that Orly is his dad, but doesn’t want him to know about Di’s shady past or to be ashamed of her. Ask me whatever you want, tell me what I can do, offers Rafa. Orly is all, Hmm, you didn’t know about her past? Ok, fine, I won’t say anything about that if you keep away from Camila PARA SIEMPRE.

Rufi tries to tell Paloma that the guy she met wasn’t her real father. But Paloma thinks Purple-lota is the only one who has ever told her the truth and tells Rufi to shut it. I’m an orphan, boo-hoo-hoo.

Diana tells Ines that Orlando knows that Emil is his son. Told ya so, sez Ines. And Rafa knows that she didn’t want the baby and stole from Orly. Ines worries that now that Diana’s secret is out, maybe hers will come out too. Diana scoffs because her secret has bigger repercussions than Ines’s. She has to do something--she’s not going to be left without her husband and son.

In a sure sign that an anvil is about to fall, Camila tells Meche and Monica that Rafa is the man she loves and she’s not going to give up el amor.

Rafael cries about Diana lying to him for all this time. Emil comes over to pick up his soccer gear and complains to Rafa about what a mess his life is; he doesn’t think he can take any more bad news. Of course, after he leaves, Rafa thinks to himself that he can’t cause his son pain by telling him about his real dad and his jerk of a mom.

Rufi barges into Carlota’s study and demands to know why did she do Pal like that and threatens to tell Pal the truth.

Padres Mateo, Benito and Cristobal chat and M gives Cris a message that Orlando came looking for him. They talk about how Benito will transfer there to RdM either to take Mateo’s place or Cris’s, if he becomes a bishop. Ines overhears that Cris might be leaving.

Rufi and Carlota continue arguing. Carlota tells her to get her stuff and get out, you're fired.

Paloma whines on the phone to Emil about the meeting with her “father” while he gets ready for his soccer match. He tells her she has to live with the memory of her adoptive father, he is her real father. He also reminds her that she was the one who insisted on meeting her dad. Emil says he’ll call later to arrange to see each other for a little while.

Rufi talks to the birds about how she has no one to talk to about all this stuff. She gets sad thinking about leaving Pal alone with the Wicked Witch of the West, Purple Edition, with no one to defend and protect her. Carlota comes in to the kitchen to give Rufi her severance check.

Cami tells Angelica that she broke up with Orlando, so the way is clear for her, and she doesn’t mind if Ange wants to go out with him. Ange protests that Orly isn’t interested in her. Cami explains that she and Rafa are going to try to work things out and counsels Angelica to fight for Orly.

Aron calls Paloma to ask her out but she declines and suggests that they talk later that night instead.

Romina arrives home to find a flower delivery at the house for Cami with a note from Orlando. She thinks that if her father had sent the flowers, how different everything would be. She looks thoughtful, like maybe she's considering enrolling in Forgery 101.

Rufi is packing her suitcase in the kitchen (?) when Pal comes in, so she explains how she’s leaving because she doesn’t agree with the things Crazylota did, etc. Pal tells her she can’t leave and tells her to wait right there, and then runs off to see Carlota. Pal threatens to leave if Rufi leaves. She knows it has to do with her father, but it won’t happen again because Javier is and will always be her father. La Loca thought bubbles that it’s better to have her enemy close where she can keep her under control, so she agrees that Rufi can stay, but the topic of Pal’s father is off limits. Paloma makes Rufi promise not to speak of her father ever again to either her or Carlota.

Orlando takes Emiliano car shopping, saying he wants to show Emil his appreciation for him for being a good business partner and because he cares for him, or something like that.

Ines calls Carlota with the gossip that Padre Juan (Cristobal) might leave Real del Monte--Carlota is muy impactada.

Pal and Aron are on the patio with Pal saying that it’s better that they don’t see each other or go out anymore. Aron gets all mad and turns super creepy, asking "how can you do this to me", etc., and then starts mauling her and forcing himself on her. She yells for help as the episode ends.

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I sincerely hope the writers don't have Aron follow through with his actions towards Paloma. Enough with making this girl a doormat of abuse. It bad enough she has ADD or acts like she has it.

Whatever end they give to Carloca it better be good. She has gotten away with too much evil. This was only episode 86 last night.
 

Thanks, Debbie, for an entertaining recap of another painful episode... angst and tears galore. Yes, Maury Povich and Jerry Springer need to make a beeline to Real del Monte and its psychotic citizens full of lies, its cases unknown paternity and it looks like were going to have a big brawl between Pal and Aron.

Pal is channeling Sofia from FELS with her constant sobbing and less than stellar deductive skills. Just as Sofia kept walking through the famous Rape Forest at night, Paloma continues to believe Carlota. And not Rufi, though Rufi didn't tell her much. She has known loving Mac all her life so how could she be so gullible as to believe this cold man's accusations and just because Carloca says he's her father. And she's apparently forgotten how many times Carloca hauled off and slapped her as well.

Rather than being abused again, this time physically by Aron, I hope Paloma uses a well placed knee to stop deranged Aron.

GinCA
 

Debbie, thanks for doing this recap. I love all your descriptions of Carlota.

I'm getting completely sick of Paloma. She is the worst heroine. I almost wish she would just die and get it over and put us all out of our misery. Liliana can be the new heroine.

I still hope she puts Aaron in a great deal of pain, though.
 

If Paloma were a real girl, she would most likely be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, a major symptom of which is emotional numbing combined with memory problems. Even within the context of the novela, she's never had a supportive AND strong adult figure to guide her. I think her reactions or non-reactions make sense, given that she's only 17. Hang in there, Paloma!

Thank you for the incisive recap, Debbie.
 

Has Cesar Evora shown up yet? I have not been watching. I'll tune in again if he's on.
 

am ready for Paloma to either get a backbone or like Julia suggested die and get replaced by Lilliana as the heroine.
 

I vote for Liliana as new heroine also. I am just so tired of Paloma that I don't even feel bad anymore when the next bad thing happens to her. Th writers are just making her comically stupid. Officially gave up on her when she believed a total stranger and a witch of an aunt telling her lies about Mac. Silly girl...use your brain once in a while!!!
 

Nina, no César yet.

I was sort of hoping Rufi WOULD leave. Surely Pa-lowIQ-ma would go visit her and maybe get a clue if she were out of the purple force field for a while. ITA Julia about being completely fed up with a dimwit who was loved her whole life by a marvelous, self effacing woman who tried to protect her from the resident psychopath, only to completely believe said tía's lies, delivered through an actor's mouth.

I don't think Aron will succeed in raping Paloma, especially on the patio of her own house! Hopefully this stupid act on his part will forestall the endless scenes of him showing up pretending to want to be her friend. But with Pa-lowIQ-ma's short attention span, maybe not.

I'm pretty sure Rafa is going to call it off with Camila. Of course, in this festival of stupid misunderstandings, he's not going to tell her why.
 

Whoops, sorry Debbie. I forgot to thank you for an EXCELLENT recap.
 

Is Aaron a vampire? Didn't it look like he was really going for Paloma's neck? One would think that after this the Good Guys Club would run him out of town with pitchforks, but probably Paloma won't tell anyone about it.
 

Excellent recap Debbie - appreciate all of your time and effort as well as the detail you provided.

I am disappointed (along with everyone else) in that Paloma is completely disregarding the fact Mac loved and was devoted to her. Paloma's life has been a nightmare but she totally seems to have lost the capacity to reason and to deduce.

It must be very difficult for Allison Lozz, the actress who plays Palmoa. It's been mentioned previously that Mili in Guapos was an interesting, multi-dimensional character. Here, she's reduced to portraying a perennial victim, a sniveling, gullible wreck. There needs to be some spine stiffening soon.

It's very telling that Rafa believed Orlando's accusations about Diana without too much difficulty. I lost whatever sadness I had for Orlando when he played the Camila card in return for Rafa's silence on Di's criminal past.

Can't wait for Cesar Evora! Now, there's a match for Carlota.

Diana in MA
 

Ah hahaha. PalowIQ-ma is perfect. She must be related to Aurora from MEPS.
 

who is Cesar Evora????
 

who is Cesar Evora????
 

Great recap Debbie, thanks.
About Pal, What the child needs is a good enema, preferably a spicy one, to flush all that sweet confusion out of her. What a soft fruit!! I am with Julia on this one, her character is the worse I have seen in a while.They need to toughen her up and quickly too. There is only so much one can take.
 

Ella, Cesar Evora is an EXCELLENT veteran actor who has played many roles. In Guapos, he played the father of the girls played by our Paloma and Romina and the husband of our Camila, so these actors have history together. We don't know yet what role he will play in ENDA (at least those of us who don't read spoilers don't) but he's 99% guaranteed to be good.
 

thanks Julia
 

Thank you Debbie, for covering the Friday show for us – what an action-packed episode! I loved your Purple-Lota and the Wicked Witch of the West, Purple Edition.

And what a brutal actor playing Paloma’s fake dad! It’s like somebody said here’s a check. Here’s a stick. Go bludgeon that puppy over there. I can’t imagine how anyone could keep pounding on a crying teen like he was doing, and then give a cheery thumbs up.

I’m on board with the idea that Paloma has been through so much horrific stuff that she’s a basket case and not able to think clearly. It’s a wonder she hasn’t had a breakdown. And yes, Diana, her part in Guapos was more varied, but I for one couldn’t stand her when she played cheeky and copped attitude in that show. To me she came across as snotty. I liked her fine when she did the serious scenes, and much prefer her performance here.

How come Padre Benito didn’t get offered Bishop? He’s been a priest much longer, and seems to be a fellow of great depth.

Did anybody catch what Rufi was getting at when Carlota gave her the severance check? Carlota said it was enough for her to retire on, and Rufi said something about the love and service she had given the family. Was she saying the money wasn’t sufficient compensation for all that?
 

I think she said she didn't really work for the money, she stayed with them because she cared about Mac and Paloma.
 

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