Saturday, November 14, 2009
Gancho Friday Nov. 13th – Connie’s New Look
Capítulo 103
Tonight’s episode centers around our beloved villainess, Constanza. Not quite as bad as the ladies on other novelas, but still evil to the core, she occasionally inspires admiration in the male audience, and her evil deeds often come back to bite her in the butt (to the benefit of Jerónimo). Tonight we see the good, the bad and the ugly of this complex character (but it’s all in fun). So Go, Connie, Go, Connie, Go Connie, Go!
When last we saw Aldo, he was heartbroken that Estrella had told him once again, their love is an impossible love. He leaves her apartment, both of them in tears.
Alicia’s giving Moni a pep talk. Don’t think La Momia has won, she hasn’t. Every morning she wakes up in Mauricio’s house, she’ll be reminded that he doesn’t love her. Moni just wants to yell at La Momia. Then yell, advises Alicia.
Connie’s yelling at the meek employees in her posh boutique, saying this is the last time they display lingerie like merchandise in La Lagunilla (a marketplace in Mexico City). She wants it to be like Fifth Avenue, which she figures they’ve never heard of. So it’s bye-bye for Agustina and Amanda.
Enter Lalo, there’s been a catastrophe. He had to hire a new assistant. Connie sits on his lap to calm him as he calls out “Come in, you clone of Rigo Tovar” (Mexican singer who combined cumbia and rock and was big in the 70’s, had trademark dark glasses and long black hair). In waltzes Beto, what’s happenin’ baby? Ain’t it a coinquidink life keeps tossing us together? (We recall that Connie last saw him ditching her, delivering the kids to Mau and Moni, so she’s a bit peeved at him, to say the least.) She slaps him once. How dare you show your face! Hit me again, says Beto, and she does. Lalo thinks maybe these two know each other. Ya think?
Aldo, crushed, just happens to be sitting next to that stoner friend of Ivan’s, El Chubi. Chubi thinks Aldo’s on a bum trip, wants to turn him on to some mellow vibes. He gives him what looks like a tube of glue! As Aldo stares at the tube, happy Chubi says next time, you buy.
As Beto dresses a mannequin in black lingerie in the background, Lalo explains that Grupo Sermeño made him hire Beto as his assistant to plan the wedding. Connie isn’t surprised, they’re always plotting against her. But she doesn’t want to make waves at this point. She warns Beto to stay away from her. Fine, says Lalo, but now it's time to choose the lingerie (lencería) for your wedding! Connie’s happy about this, and so am I! She proceeds to model one skimpy set of lingerie after another, and I’m thinking, is she REALLY THAT BAD?
Beto’s hormones are on overdrive, too, and Connie senses it. She sends Lalo for a cappuccino, as I rewind the scene a few times to make sure I got it right.
Lalo thinks the orangutan should get the cappuccino, but Connie says that naco doesn’t even know what it is. Lalo agrees, orders Beto to “stay”, and leaves. Two seconds later, Connie and Beto are making out, forgetting all about their mutual betrayals. Things get a little hot and heavy when who should happen to show up? La Monita! Well, this time, she sees everything, even looks on for several long seconds before yelling “Beettttoooo!” He pushes Connie away, acting as if she forced herself on him. This crazy woman was saying wild things to me, even wanted to use the Kamasutra on me! He tells Moni he has to leave, since that woman has made him feel so dirty. Good one, Beto. He leaves, calling Connie a pervert on the way out.
In the park, Ivan and Luisa are walking and talking. He’s going to school days, working at the pizzeria nights, and it’s all for her. He wants to make something of himself, and is willing to wait as long as necessary until they can be together. They kiss, and he knows something is wrong. She tells him how horrible it was in the boarding house, and now that La Momia’s going to marry Mauricio, it’s even worse. And she’s especially worried about how this has affected Aldo.
Speaking of which, Aldo’s not sure how to use the glue. El Chubi agrees to teach him.
Moni demands to know why Connie’s mixing it up with Beto. Oh, it was just an accident, says Con. Yeah right, says Moni. Isn’t it enough that you’ve ruined the life of Mauricio and his kids, and now you’re kissing Beto? Moni adds that she’s still mad about the stuff Connie sprayed in her face before the boxing match. From behind a mannequin, Connie insists that Beto was trying to take advantage of HER, not she of him. Moni doesn’t believe that for one minute. Connie comes out from her hiding place and tells Moni it’s time to put the cards on the table. Don’t you dare tell Mauricio, because I have the weapons to cause all the damage I want. So like it or not, I’m going to marry Mauricio.
Lalo has the coffee, wants to go back upstairs to the boutique, but Beto stops him, telling him there was an assault, they’re holding Constanzia hostage, if anyone enters, they’ll kill her! Lalo starts to yell for help, but Beto tells him to keep quiet, if those robbers (rateros) hear us, they’ll kill us. Lalo agrees he’d better not get too physical with the attackers, since he just got a fresh manicure. Right, just go home and relax, says Beto, and the macho that I am, I’ll fight those guys. Lalo is grateful they hired a gorilla like Beto, tentatively touching Beto’s proud chest. As Lalo skips away, Beto says adiós to his patrona (Lalo).
Apparently glue sniffing was just what Aldo needed, as he’s floating in a haze of nothingness, thanking stoner Chubi for turning his brain into mush. Chubi wonders why Aldo’s staring at him. Well, you’re cool, but gee, you’re quite ugly! They both break out in stoned laughter. Aldo’s thirsty now, so Chubi says lets go to the store and get some chescos (sodas) and some “refine”, which I’m guessing is some kind of polish or paint thinner. I really couldn’t understand the lingo at this point. What’s for sure, though, is that this may not be the best way for Aldo to get out of his funk.
Just after they leave, Estrella pokes out of her place, to be greeted by Alicia, who has a natural happy face. Seeing that Estre is crying, Alicia asks her to sit down and talk, she’s like a mother to Moni, so she can also be a like a mother to Moni’s best amiga.
Moni is spitting venom at Constanza. You’ll never be happy, because Mau doesn’t love you, and you don’t even really love Mau. You’re just obsessed with him. That’s not love. If you really loved him, you wouldn’t be flirting with Beto a few days before your wedding. Connie’s had enough, and SLAPS Moni. Big mistake. A punch to the stomach, two to the face, and it’s a nocaut. Moni walks out the door past a hidden Beto, who thinks she looks angry as a fire ant (and she IS wearing a red and white dress, a wide red belt and her usual red heels).
Beto rushes upstairs, sees our un-Connie-scious girl on the ground, and proceeds to revive her in the most sensible way – mouth to mouth respiration.
Alicia tells Estrella that a woman doesn’t have to have a man or kids to be happy. That’s a myth. Look at her – she’s never been married, no kids, but she feels very happy and satisfied with her life. Estrella doesn’t know, she’s a romantic, wants love. Alicia reminds her that love comes when you least expect it. But Estre had it, and now she’s closed the door. Alicia comforts her.
Connie’s awake now, but mad at Beto. However, neither he nor that stupid girl can ruin her plans. Just as she says the word “estúpida”, two of her TEETH fall onto the floor! Beto says look at the bright side, the tooth fairy (El Ratón Pérez for Mexican kids) will give you money! Somehow this doesn’t appease her, she jumps up, looks in the mirror, and is horrified. How can she get married in a week looking like this? Beto tells her it’s not so bad, but it actually looks pretty funny, as the producers have given her two big gag teeth to wear for the effect.
While Connie cries, Beto tries to keep a straight face.
On the way home, our fire ant has a moment of reflection. She recalls when Connie paid Nieves so Moni would go to Las Vegas with Beto. Next up, Connie in a towel at the gym, saying she was not with Costeño, she was with – Beto! Then, the time at parents’ day at the school, when Katia accused Connie of bringing her amante (Beto). Too many coincidences.
And here comes Nieves, so happy to tell Moni of Beto’s new job, working for El Sermeño Group. Moni isn’t happy to hear this at all, she stares at Nieves, jaw set, and asks Nieves to explain something. Where was Beto those six months when I was in the hospital?
Connie can’t find her address book (for the number of her dentist), is getting frantic, when who should walk in to cheer her up? Ximena, rolling a resigned Rolu. Ximena wants some lingerie, but Connie wants to avoid showing her face at all costs. Xime tells Connie the funny story how Rolu fell again, this time broke both his legs. But why aren’t you looking at me, amiguizosa? Don’t tell me you forgot your makeup today. Xime grabs Connie, who spins away, Rolu gets a full frontal view of the dental debacle, and he has the best laugh he’s had in years! Xime gets a look, and she just HAS to say her three things. With Rolu nearly Rolu-ing over in laughter, Xime covers his ears, and here they are: 1) the person who did this to you must have had very powerful reasons to take out so much rage on you, 2) if my cousin wouldn’t marry you when you were pretty, now he’s even less likely to, and 3) don’t think I’m going to hit myself to match you, my solidarity with you has its limits.
Over at Nieves’ place, she’s trying to dodge Moni’s question. Well, Beto was working up north. Yes, for six months. What a coincidence, says Moni. And you know what? Today I went to give La Momia a piece of my mind, and you know what I found? Beto was kissing her! She wants Nieves to look her in the eyes and tell her the truth. Has Beto been going out with La Momia, yes or no? Answer me. Nieves looks trapped, but is saved by a commercial.
Things are a little slow in the office. Mau’s not there, Sal’s not there, and Lorenza, Paula and Gabi don’t have anyone to bring coffee to (after all, that’s the primary job in this company). Jerry needs Sal to sign some papers. Lorenza hasn’t seen him, besides she’s divorcing him, why not ask Gabi, she’s the lover, after all. Gabi doesn’t know where he is, either. Ding, ding, elevator opens, and out comes James Dean’s father, Sal’s wearing a bright red shirt, sleeves rolled up, two buttons open, left side untucked, cool dark shades with orange frames and a big gold chain completing the look (has he been shopping with Don Cesar?). The slight paunch doesn’t help much, though,
and Gabi thinks he must have lost a bet. Sal assures one and all that this is the latest fashion, and no one’s gonna fade his shine (he says he won’t permitir que nadie merme mi auto estima – literally won’t permit anyone to reduce or fade his self esteem). Cagey Lorenza says she’s impressed, this takes 30 years off Sal’s age, and it’s a shame she lost him, just when he was turning into a real bonbon. Sal, shades on forehead, hands on hips, imparts his words of wisdom for the day “You don’t know what you got, til it’s gone”. Cool, man. He’d dig a cup of java. Lore’s only too glad to bring the man his fuel.
The commercial gave Nieves time to get her story straight. Beto loves you, Moni, he’d do anything for you, he even agreed to give you up to Mau, in order to make you happy. And that flauta, she’s just using you, using Beto, making you THINK there’s something between Beto and her. You know me, Monita. I sure do, replies Moni, and I know how far you’d go to cover up for your boy. And don’t tell me you never lie, how about your telling me my whole life you knew nothing about my Mamá, and what about that money La Momia gave you so I’d go to Las Vegas with Beto? Don’t try to trick me, because this time, if you’re not being honest, I’ll NEVER forgive you. Nieves looks worried, but says nothing.
And here comes Beto, slinking in to see his Mom, unaware that Moni’s in there. Moni wants to talk to Beto alone, which causes Beto to frantically gesture to his Mom no, no. But it’s time for Beto to man up, and Nieves, after urging Moni to stay calm, informs Beto he’s on his own.
At Mau’s house, the family is united again, sitting and talking, although Aldo is strangely stroking a little red and white speckled statuette,
grooving on its myriad reflections. Terry goes to prepare dinner, even though Connie’s not home yet. Mau tells Aldo he’s so glad Aldo’s less upset, but when Aldo says “Chill bro’, bein’ upset ain’t cool”, Mau gets a little concerned. Aldo tells him not to worry, everything’s “chido” (apparently one of the many ways to say cool).
And here’s Connie, dark glasses hiding her eyes, hand hiding her mouth, half-crying, walking fast into the room. Aldo sees the teeth first, bursts out laughing, followed by Dani and Luisa. Even Mau can’t resist. Connie stalks out, she needs to find a dentist.
Beto starts telling Moni, what can he say, he was hired by that lady with the mustache (Lalo), he was just working. And the broad (he says vieja) just threw herself on me (se me aventó, our word from when Lorenza was on the bridge). Moni remarks about the many coincidences, as Beto, facing away, gets guiltier and guiltier, scratching his chin, frowning, narrowing his eyes (wonderful acting by Raúl A.). Moni tries a new tack. Hey, Beto, we’re pals. I tell you all my stuff, and you forgive me. You tell me your stuff, I can handle it, too. We’re buddies, mates, cuates. No matter what you say, I promise I won’t get mad. She throws in a few órale’s and ándale’s and he’s sinkin’ fast. She reminds him that she even told him to get a girl to make him happy, all guys have hormones, she’s totally okay with that, so let’s have it. You goin’ out with the Momia? (Andas con La Momia?) The answer is yes. He adds “Le ando despeinando la cotorrita”, which literally is I’m messing up the parrot’s hair, but I think this is more like “We’re doing it.” Uuuuuuyyyyy!
Just outside Moni’s door, Beto is defending his revelation by telling Nieves that Moni tricked him. With Moni looking on in an angry boxing stance (in her cute red and white party dress), Nieves calls him a dummy.
Moni wants to hit him, and Nieves moves aside. Alicia has heard, too, and eggs Moni on. Enter Estrella, she finds out, and SHE tells Moni to hit him, too. And she does, knocking him toward Estrella, who knees him where it counts. Alicia grabs his hair, Beto sinks to his knees, forgive me, Moni grabs his neck, and is just about to deliver the knockout when she thinks better of it, and says let’s go girls, we’re leaving this big dope (zopenco). They leave in disgust, as Nieves picks up said dope by his ear. That’s what you get for sleeping around. She pushes him inside for more punishment.
At Mau’s, the kids are off eating as Mau asks Connie what her problem is. She reminds him she told him she was assaulted at the boutique (she doesn’t tell who did it), don’t you care? Actually no, he responds. But I could have been killed! But you’re okay now, did you make the appointment with the dentist? Yes, she answers, they’ll take me in as an emergency, but I’m scared and lonely, can’t you come with me? A slight smile on his face, Mau calmly tells her sorry, but the agreement in which you’re blackmailing me doesn’t include my being nice to you. I wouldn’t mind if you were toothless (chimuela) at the wedding – at least we’d have a little comedy. So, see you later, I’m going to eat (points at his perfect teeth) with my children. Bye!
Cut to the dinner table, and Aldo apparently has the munchies (maybe it was pot, not glue), wants more stew (guisado), it’s buenisimo. Terry’s happy he regained his appetite, they must have starved him in that boarding house. Mau asks, is it true Aldo and Luisa were in the vecindad this morning? Stoned Aldo comes right out and says sure, I was with Estrella, and Luisa was with Ivan. This is not what Mau wanted to hear, and he reminds Luisa she’s 14. So what? she says, and storms out. Aldo keeps stuffing his face, unflappable, says he’s GLAD Estrella sent him packing. (!)
Moni’s furiously punching the hanging bag, letting out all her anger. Estrella and Alicia try to say what could you expect of Beto, he was bound to take up with some broad. But Moni’s more upset with WHICH broad he picked. Why La Momia? What’s inside that head of his? Why nothing, of course, says helpful Alicia. Just like his mother. I know, says Moni, but they just bug me (me enchinchan). Of course, what she’s really upset about is La Momia. Helpful Alicia points out that if Connie made the kids disappear once, she could do it again. Moni agrees, and laments that there’s nothing she can do, she’ll just have to bear the pain. They comfort her (again).
Nieves is reading her boy the riot act. As Beto sits in his chair, Nieves stands over him, how many times did I tell you, you should have been honest from the beginning! But since you weren’t, why do it now? Didn’t you hear me denying everything? And you go ahead and spill the beans, making me look like a panderer (alcahueta) and a sneak (solapadota), which is even worse! Beto again complains that Moni tricked him, but Nieves is fed up. Get out! In comes Don Cesar, who agrees, Beto, get out. Of course Nieves goes into protective mode, how DARE he kick out her little darling. She ends up kicking them BOTH out.
Moni shows up at Mau’s house, wondering why Connie’s not there. Mau says she’s at the dentist, she was attacked at her store, and lost a few teeth. Ahhh, just a few teeth, she got off cheap, muses Moni, Mau not picking up on what she said, but he does notice her sad mood. Moni again voices her frustrations about the wedding and Connie, reminding Mau not to believe Connie if she says she loves him. Mau reassures her, he doesn’t care at all what Connie says, he cares only for Moni. He pulls her close, looks into her eyes, and tells her she is the one who completes his life. And she’ll fill his heart, always. The romantic strings accompany their tender kiss. But who’s silently observing just outside the door, having breezed through Crowns-R-Us in record time? You got it, their Constanta Tormentora. (How come MY dentist takes two hours - and that’s just in the waiting room)?
Esta Lunes: Does Moni reveal El Beto’s Secretos?
Vocabulario:
Lencería – lingerie
Rateros – petty thieves
Chescos – sodas
Nocaut – a knockout
Mermar – to fade, reduce or decrease
Le ando despeinando la cotorrita – I’m having sex with her (I'm not totally sure about this one), literally means I’m messing up the parrot’s hair
Zopenco – blockhead, dope
Chimuelo(a) – toothless
Guisado – stew, casserole
Alcahueta – a procurer or Madam, can also mean a gossip
Solapadota – a sneaky person (I think Nieves qualifies here)
Tonight’s episode centers around our beloved villainess, Constanza. Not quite as bad as the ladies on other novelas, but still evil to the core, she occasionally inspires admiration in the male audience, and her evil deeds often come back to bite her in the butt (to the benefit of Jerónimo). Tonight we see the good, the bad and the ugly of this complex character (but it’s all in fun). So Go, Connie, Go, Connie, Go Connie, Go!
When last we saw Aldo, he was heartbroken that Estrella had told him once again, their love is an impossible love. He leaves her apartment, both of them in tears.
Alicia’s giving Moni a pep talk. Don’t think La Momia has won, she hasn’t. Every morning she wakes up in Mauricio’s house, she’ll be reminded that he doesn’t love her. Moni just wants to yell at La Momia. Then yell, advises Alicia.
Connie’s yelling at the meek employees in her posh boutique, saying this is the last time they display lingerie like merchandise in La Lagunilla (a marketplace in Mexico City). She wants it to be like Fifth Avenue, which she figures they’ve never heard of. So it’s bye-bye for Agustina and Amanda.
Enter Lalo, there’s been a catastrophe. He had to hire a new assistant. Connie sits on his lap to calm him as he calls out “Come in, you clone of Rigo Tovar” (Mexican singer who combined cumbia and rock and was big in the 70’s, had trademark dark glasses and long black hair). In waltzes Beto, what’s happenin’ baby? Ain’t it a coinquidink life keeps tossing us together? (We recall that Connie last saw him ditching her, delivering the kids to Mau and Moni, so she’s a bit peeved at him, to say the least.) She slaps him once. How dare you show your face! Hit me again, says Beto, and she does. Lalo thinks maybe these two know each other. Ya think?
Aldo, crushed, just happens to be sitting next to that stoner friend of Ivan’s, El Chubi. Chubi thinks Aldo’s on a bum trip, wants to turn him on to some mellow vibes. He gives him what looks like a tube of glue! As Aldo stares at the tube, happy Chubi says next time, you buy.
As Beto dresses a mannequin in black lingerie in the background, Lalo explains that Grupo Sermeño made him hire Beto as his assistant to plan the wedding. Connie isn’t surprised, they’re always plotting against her. But she doesn’t want to make waves at this point. She warns Beto to stay away from her. Fine, says Lalo, but now it's time to choose the lingerie (lencería) for your wedding! Connie’s happy about this, and so am I! She proceeds to model one skimpy set of lingerie after another, and I’m thinking, is she REALLY THAT BAD?
Beto’s hormones are on overdrive, too, and Connie senses it. She sends Lalo for a cappuccino, as I rewind the scene a few times to make sure I got it right.
Lalo thinks the orangutan should get the cappuccino, but Connie says that naco doesn’t even know what it is. Lalo agrees, orders Beto to “stay”, and leaves. Two seconds later, Connie and Beto are making out, forgetting all about their mutual betrayals. Things get a little hot and heavy when who should happen to show up? La Monita! Well, this time, she sees everything, even looks on for several long seconds before yelling “Beettttoooo!” He pushes Connie away, acting as if she forced herself on him. This crazy woman was saying wild things to me, even wanted to use the Kamasutra on me! He tells Moni he has to leave, since that woman has made him feel so dirty. Good one, Beto. He leaves, calling Connie a pervert on the way out.
In the park, Ivan and Luisa are walking and talking. He’s going to school days, working at the pizzeria nights, and it’s all for her. He wants to make something of himself, and is willing to wait as long as necessary until they can be together. They kiss, and he knows something is wrong. She tells him how horrible it was in the boarding house, and now that La Momia’s going to marry Mauricio, it’s even worse. And she’s especially worried about how this has affected Aldo.
Speaking of which, Aldo’s not sure how to use the glue. El Chubi agrees to teach him.
Moni demands to know why Connie’s mixing it up with Beto. Oh, it was just an accident, says Con. Yeah right, says Moni. Isn’t it enough that you’ve ruined the life of Mauricio and his kids, and now you’re kissing Beto? Moni adds that she’s still mad about the stuff Connie sprayed in her face before the boxing match. From behind a mannequin, Connie insists that Beto was trying to take advantage of HER, not she of him. Moni doesn’t believe that for one minute. Connie comes out from her hiding place and tells Moni it’s time to put the cards on the table. Don’t you dare tell Mauricio, because I have the weapons to cause all the damage I want. So like it or not, I’m going to marry Mauricio.
Lalo has the coffee, wants to go back upstairs to the boutique, but Beto stops him, telling him there was an assault, they’re holding Constanzia hostage, if anyone enters, they’ll kill her! Lalo starts to yell for help, but Beto tells him to keep quiet, if those robbers (rateros) hear us, they’ll kill us. Lalo agrees he’d better not get too physical with the attackers, since he just got a fresh manicure. Right, just go home and relax, says Beto, and the macho that I am, I’ll fight those guys. Lalo is grateful they hired a gorilla like Beto, tentatively touching Beto’s proud chest. As Lalo skips away, Beto says adiós to his patrona (Lalo).
Apparently glue sniffing was just what Aldo needed, as he’s floating in a haze of nothingness, thanking stoner Chubi for turning his brain into mush. Chubi wonders why Aldo’s staring at him. Well, you’re cool, but gee, you’re quite ugly! They both break out in stoned laughter. Aldo’s thirsty now, so Chubi says lets go to the store and get some chescos (sodas) and some “refine”, which I’m guessing is some kind of polish or paint thinner. I really couldn’t understand the lingo at this point. What’s for sure, though, is that this may not be the best way for Aldo to get out of his funk.
Just after they leave, Estrella pokes out of her place, to be greeted by Alicia, who has a natural happy face. Seeing that Estre is crying, Alicia asks her to sit down and talk, she’s like a mother to Moni, so she can also be a like a mother to Moni’s best amiga.
Moni is spitting venom at Constanza. You’ll never be happy, because Mau doesn’t love you, and you don’t even really love Mau. You’re just obsessed with him. That’s not love. If you really loved him, you wouldn’t be flirting with Beto a few days before your wedding. Connie’s had enough, and SLAPS Moni. Big mistake. A punch to the stomach, two to the face, and it’s a nocaut. Moni walks out the door past a hidden Beto, who thinks she looks angry as a fire ant (and she IS wearing a red and white dress, a wide red belt and her usual red heels).
Beto rushes upstairs, sees our un-Connie-scious girl on the ground, and proceeds to revive her in the most sensible way – mouth to mouth respiration.
Alicia tells Estrella that a woman doesn’t have to have a man or kids to be happy. That’s a myth. Look at her – she’s never been married, no kids, but she feels very happy and satisfied with her life. Estrella doesn’t know, she’s a romantic, wants love. Alicia reminds her that love comes when you least expect it. But Estre had it, and now she’s closed the door. Alicia comforts her.
Connie’s awake now, but mad at Beto. However, neither he nor that stupid girl can ruin her plans. Just as she says the word “estúpida”, two of her TEETH fall onto the floor! Beto says look at the bright side, the tooth fairy (El Ratón Pérez for Mexican kids) will give you money! Somehow this doesn’t appease her, she jumps up, looks in the mirror, and is horrified. How can she get married in a week looking like this? Beto tells her it’s not so bad, but it actually looks pretty funny, as the producers have given her two big gag teeth to wear for the effect.
While Connie cries, Beto tries to keep a straight face.
On the way home, our fire ant has a moment of reflection. She recalls when Connie paid Nieves so Moni would go to Las Vegas with Beto. Next up, Connie in a towel at the gym, saying she was not with Costeño, she was with – Beto! Then, the time at parents’ day at the school, when Katia accused Connie of bringing her amante (Beto). Too many coincidences.
And here comes Nieves, so happy to tell Moni of Beto’s new job, working for El Sermeño Group. Moni isn’t happy to hear this at all, she stares at Nieves, jaw set, and asks Nieves to explain something. Where was Beto those six months when I was in the hospital?
Connie can’t find her address book (for the number of her dentist), is getting frantic, when who should walk in to cheer her up? Ximena, rolling a resigned Rolu. Ximena wants some lingerie, but Connie wants to avoid showing her face at all costs. Xime tells Connie the funny story how Rolu fell again, this time broke both his legs. But why aren’t you looking at me, amiguizosa? Don’t tell me you forgot your makeup today. Xime grabs Connie, who spins away, Rolu gets a full frontal view of the dental debacle, and he has the best laugh he’s had in years! Xime gets a look, and she just HAS to say her three things. With Rolu nearly Rolu-ing over in laughter, Xime covers his ears, and here they are: 1) the person who did this to you must have had very powerful reasons to take out so much rage on you, 2) if my cousin wouldn’t marry you when you were pretty, now he’s even less likely to, and 3) don’t think I’m going to hit myself to match you, my solidarity with you has its limits.
Over at Nieves’ place, she’s trying to dodge Moni’s question. Well, Beto was working up north. Yes, for six months. What a coincidence, says Moni. And you know what? Today I went to give La Momia a piece of my mind, and you know what I found? Beto was kissing her! She wants Nieves to look her in the eyes and tell her the truth. Has Beto been going out with La Momia, yes or no? Answer me. Nieves looks trapped, but is saved by a commercial.
Things are a little slow in the office. Mau’s not there, Sal’s not there, and Lorenza, Paula and Gabi don’t have anyone to bring coffee to (after all, that’s the primary job in this company). Jerry needs Sal to sign some papers. Lorenza hasn’t seen him, besides she’s divorcing him, why not ask Gabi, she’s the lover, after all. Gabi doesn’t know where he is, either. Ding, ding, elevator opens, and out comes James Dean’s father, Sal’s wearing a bright red shirt, sleeves rolled up, two buttons open, left side untucked, cool dark shades with orange frames and a big gold chain completing the look (has he been shopping with Don Cesar?). The slight paunch doesn’t help much, though,
and Gabi thinks he must have lost a bet. Sal assures one and all that this is the latest fashion, and no one’s gonna fade his shine (he says he won’t permitir que nadie merme mi auto estima – literally won’t permit anyone to reduce or fade his self esteem). Cagey Lorenza says she’s impressed, this takes 30 years off Sal’s age, and it’s a shame she lost him, just when he was turning into a real bonbon. Sal, shades on forehead, hands on hips, imparts his words of wisdom for the day “You don’t know what you got, til it’s gone”. Cool, man. He’d dig a cup of java. Lore’s only too glad to bring the man his fuel.
The commercial gave Nieves time to get her story straight. Beto loves you, Moni, he’d do anything for you, he even agreed to give you up to Mau, in order to make you happy. And that flauta, she’s just using you, using Beto, making you THINK there’s something between Beto and her. You know me, Monita. I sure do, replies Moni, and I know how far you’d go to cover up for your boy. And don’t tell me you never lie, how about your telling me my whole life you knew nothing about my Mamá, and what about that money La Momia gave you so I’d go to Las Vegas with Beto? Don’t try to trick me, because this time, if you’re not being honest, I’ll NEVER forgive you. Nieves looks worried, but says nothing.
And here comes Beto, slinking in to see his Mom, unaware that Moni’s in there. Moni wants to talk to Beto alone, which causes Beto to frantically gesture to his Mom no, no. But it’s time for Beto to man up, and Nieves, after urging Moni to stay calm, informs Beto he’s on his own.
At Mau’s house, the family is united again, sitting and talking, although Aldo is strangely stroking a little red and white speckled statuette,
grooving on its myriad reflections. Terry goes to prepare dinner, even though Connie’s not home yet. Mau tells Aldo he’s so glad Aldo’s less upset, but when Aldo says “Chill bro’, bein’ upset ain’t cool”, Mau gets a little concerned. Aldo tells him not to worry, everything’s “chido” (apparently one of the many ways to say cool).
And here’s Connie, dark glasses hiding her eyes, hand hiding her mouth, half-crying, walking fast into the room. Aldo sees the teeth first, bursts out laughing, followed by Dani and Luisa. Even Mau can’t resist. Connie stalks out, she needs to find a dentist.
Beto starts telling Moni, what can he say, he was hired by that lady with the mustache (Lalo), he was just working. And the broad (he says vieja) just threw herself on me (se me aventó, our word from when Lorenza was on the bridge). Moni remarks about the many coincidences, as Beto, facing away, gets guiltier and guiltier, scratching his chin, frowning, narrowing his eyes (wonderful acting by Raúl A.). Moni tries a new tack. Hey, Beto, we’re pals. I tell you all my stuff, and you forgive me. You tell me your stuff, I can handle it, too. We’re buddies, mates, cuates. No matter what you say, I promise I won’t get mad. She throws in a few órale’s and ándale’s and he’s sinkin’ fast. She reminds him that she even told him to get a girl to make him happy, all guys have hormones, she’s totally okay with that, so let’s have it. You goin’ out with the Momia? (Andas con La Momia?) The answer is yes. He adds “Le ando despeinando la cotorrita”, which literally is I’m messing up the parrot’s hair, but I think this is more like “We’re doing it.” Uuuuuuyyyyy!
Just outside Moni’s door, Beto is defending his revelation by telling Nieves that Moni tricked him. With Moni looking on in an angry boxing stance (in her cute red and white party dress), Nieves calls him a dummy.
Moni wants to hit him, and Nieves moves aside. Alicia has heard, too, and eggs Moni on. Enter Estrella, she finds out, and SHE tells Moni to hit him, too. And she does, knocking him toward Estrella, who knees him where it counts. Alicia grabs his hair, Beto sinks to his knees, forgive me, Moni grabs his neck, and is just about to deliver the knockout when she thinks better of it, and says let’s go girls, we’re leaving this big dope (zopenco). They leave in disgust, as Nieves picks up said dope by his ear. That’s what you get for sleeping around. She pushes him inside for more punishment.
At Mau’s, the kids are off eating as Mau asks Connie what her problem is. She reminds him she told him she was assaulted at the boutique (she doesn’t tell who did it), don’t you care? Actually no, he responds. But I could have been killed! But you’re okay now, did you make the appointment with the dentist? Yes, she answers, they’ll take me in as an emergency, but I’m scared and lonely, can’t you come with me? A slight smile on his face, Mau calmly tells her sorry, but the agreement in which you’re blackmailing me doesn’t include my being nice to you. I wouldn’t mind if you were toothless (chimuela) at the wedding – at least we’d have a little comedy. So, see you later, I’m going to eat (points at his perfect teeth) with my children. Bye!
Cut to the dinner table, and Aldo apparently has the munchies (maybe it was pot, not glue), wants more stew (guisado), it’s buenisimo. Terry’s happy he regained his appetite, they must have starved him in that boarding house. Mau asks, is it true Aldo and Luisa were in the vecindad this morning? Stoned Aldo comes right out and says sure, I was with Estrella, and Luisa was with Ivan. This is not what Mau wanted to hear, and he reminds Luisa she’s 14. So what? she says, and storms out. Aldo keeps stuffing his face, unflappable, says he’s GLAD Estrella sent him packing. (!)
Moni’s furiously punching the hanging bag, letting out all her anger. Estrella and Alicia try to say what could you expect of Beto, he was bound to take up with some broad. But Moni’s more upset with WHICH broad he picked. Why La Momia? What’s inside that head of his? Why nothing, of course, says helpful Alicia. Just like his mother. I know, says Moni, but they just bug me (me enchinchan). Of course, what she’s really upset about is La Momia. Helpful Alicia points out that if Connie made the kids disappear once, she could do it again. Moni agrees, and laments that there’s nothing she can do, she’ll just have to bear the pain. They comfort her (again).
Nieves is reading her boy the riot act. As Beto sits in his chair, Nieves stands over him, how many times did I tell you, you should have been honest from the beginning! But since you weren’t, why do it now? Didn’t you hear me denying everything? And you go ahead and spill the beans, making me look like a panderer (alcahueta) and a sneak (solapadota), which is even worse! Beto again complains that Moni tricked him, but Nieves is fed up. Get out! In comes Don Cesar, who agrees, Beto, get out. Of course Nieves goes into protective mode, how DARE he kick out her little darling. She ends up kicking them BOTH out.
Moni shows up at Mau’s house, wondering why Connie’s not there. Mau says she’s at the dentist, she was attacked at her store, and lost a few teeth. Ahhh, just a few teeth, she got off cheap, muses Moni, Mau not picking up on what she said, but he does notice her sad mood. Moni again voices her frustrations about the wedding and Connie, reminding Mau not to believe Connie if she says she loves him. Mau reassures her, he doesn’t care at all what Connie says, he cares only for Moni. He pulls her close, looks into her eyes, and tells her she is the one who completes his life. And she’ll fill his heart, always. The romantic strings accompany their tender kiss. But who’s silently observing just outside the door, having breezed through Crowns-R-Us in record time? You got it, their Constanta Tormentora. (How come MY dentist takes two hours - and that’s just in the waiting room)?
Esta Lunes: Does Moni reveal El Beto’s Secretos?
Vocabulario:
Lencería – lingerie
Rateros – petty thieves
Chescos – sodas
Nocaut – a knockout
Mermar – to fade, reduce or decrease
Le ando despeinando la cotorrita – I’m having sex with her (I'm not totally sure about this one), literally means I’m messing up the parrot’s hair
Zopenco – blockhead, dope
Chimuelo(a) – toothless
Guisado – stew, casserole
Alcahueta – a procurer or Madam, can also mean a gossip
Solapadota – a sneaky person (I think Nieves qualifies here)
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I know how connie feels, I had my front tooth knocked out, not only once but twice. One when i was alitle girl and now i'm a dog walker and I fell and my front tooth came out and it was horrible. I now have my teeth back after spending alot of money!
So when i saw her, that hurt to many memories. Oh well! Anyway I love the recap! I can't believe that moni is just now finding out about connie and beto! I thought she had her caught on to what was going on.
rebecca
So when i saw her, that hurt to many memories. Oh well! Anyway I love the recap! I can't believe that moni is just now finding out about connie and beto! I thought she had her caught on to what was going on.
rebecca
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: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:37:00 AM EST
: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:37:00 AM EST
Wonderful! Great translation of lots of chilango slang, nicely done. When Connie spat out her teeth I laughed hilariously (sorry Rebecca, I feel a little bad now).
I think Aldo was stoned on pot, first he had cotton mouth then the munchies. I don't have a clue what refine is, what you said or booze of some sort?
Gotta dash out for the weekend, if I get some wifi I'll be back though.
Thanks Hombre!!
I think Aldo was stoned on pot, first he had cotton mouth then the munchies. I don't have a clue what refine is, what you said or booze of some sort?
Gotta dash out for the weekend, if I get some wifi I'll be back though.
Thanks Hombre!!
Rebecca, so sorry about your teeth. Glad you're okay now. As for Moni, she never really knew for sure with Beto. He kept weaseling out of it, and since she's a good, trusting person, she didn't want to disbelieve him. But seeing them kissing right in front of her was just too much, and I'm glad she used her street smarts to get Beto to finally come clean.
Sylvia, I agree, Aldo's symptoms definitely are those of pot. It's just that they seemed to show Chubi giving him a tube of something, which didn't look anything like any pot I've ever seen (not that I'd admit ever seeing any :)). I think since this is the 7:00 hour, the producers just show us this vague drug thing, never really show them using it, so as not to give the kiddies any ideas.
Sylvia, I agree, Aldo's symptoms definitely are those of pot. It's just that they seemed to show Chubi giving him a tube of something, which didn't look anything like any pot I've ever seen (not that I'd admit ever seeing any :)). I think since this is the 7:00 hour, the producers just show us this vague drug thing, never really show them using it, so as not to give the kiddies any ideas.
Thanks Hombre for a wonderful recap as usual. Connie is a typical black widow. She seduces you senseless then bites your head off. She may have a great young body,but I am happy she got a taste of what awaits her down the road.How can she be so selfish and greedy? Poor Aldo, the boy needs counseling. I feel so sorry for him.
Hanna
Hanna
Permalink posted by : Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 1:09:00 PM EST
: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 1:09:00 PM EST
Great recap! You must have had a lot of fun putting this one together.I lovedthe links you gave, Crowns-R-Us, and un-Connie-scious! Great play on words! I couldn't quite understand what Ximena was telling Lalo in the park. I got that she was saying how great Rolu treats her, but I kept hearing "odiosa" and it didn't fit with what she was saying. Now I get it: O Diosa.
Thanks for clarifying that.
I'm so bad: I laughed uncontrollably when Rolu went over the railing a day or so ago. And then how calmly Ximena took it. I believe she and Lalo even laughed a little as they looked over the railing. It brought to mind the saying I've often heard: something about God protecting children and the innocent. I don't think Rolu has a chance of coming out the victor in his revenge against her. In fact, I have a gut feeling he may end up being won over by her and live happily ever after. Why would I want such a schemer to have a happily ever after? I don't know; but I do want Ximena to be happy!
I also laughed uncontrollably at Constanza's knockout and to see our pretty Constanza with "Billie-Bob" teeth was histerical!
Revenge is sweet! How satisfying it was to hear Mau let her know what it's going to be like: she's on her own at the dentist, in his room, in his life! When the entire family laughed at her, mocking her, I just loved it! I really am bad.
We've all talked about how refreshingly different this telenovela is. (Okay there have been the requisite comas, kidnappings, and "no puede ser.") But I realize that all along the bad guys in this telenovela have been getting their "fate" by the writers, instead of being victorious all along the way and getting it in the end. They all "win" for a while and then have something bad happen to them.
It has happened to Jerónimo, Constanza, and Rolu. Not so much for Oscar, except that his plans keep failing. It's kind of fun and relieves my blood pressure!
Two final thoughts: I'm glad Monita has finally put together 2 and 2 on Beto and Constanza.
It's interesting to see the cultural differences in the media: Beto kept referring to Lalo in the feminine: patrona, vieja, woman with the mustache. I don't think the writers here in the States would get away with putting that on American TV.
Fun episode and very fun recap!
Thanks for clarifying that.
I'm so bad: I laughed uncontrollably when Rolu went over the railing a day or so ago. And then how calmly Ximena took it. I believe she and Lalo even laughed a little as they looked over the railing. It brought to mind the saying I've often heard: something about God protecting children and the innocent. I don't think Rolu has a chance of coming out the victor in his revenge against her. In fact, I have a gut feeling he may end up being won over by her and live happily ever after. Why would I want such a schemer to have a happily ever after? I don't know; but I do want Ximena to be happy!
I also laughed uncontrollably at Constanza's knockout and to see our pretty Constanza with "Billie-Bob" teeth was histerical!
Revenge is sweet! How satisfying it was to hear Mau let her know what it's going to be like: she's on her own at the dentist, in his room, in his life! When the entire family laughed at her, mocking her, I just loved it! I really am bad.
We've all talked about how refreshingly different this telenovela is. (Okay there have been the requisite comas, kidnappings, and "no puede ser.") But I realize that all along the bad guys in this telenovela have been getting their "fate" by the writers, instead of being victorious all along the way and getting it in the end. They all "win" for a while and then have something bad happen to them.
It has happened to Jerónimo, Constanza, and Rolu. Not so much for Oscar, except that his plans keep failing. It's kind of fun and relieves my blood pressure!
Two final thoughts: I'm glad Monita has finally put together 2 and 2 on Beto and Constanza.
It's interesting to see the cultural differences in the media: Beto kept referring to Lalo in the feminine: patrona, vieja, woman with the mustache. I don't think the writers here in the States would get away with putting that on American TV.
Fun episode and very fun recap!
Permalink posted by : Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 9:48:00 AM EST
: Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 9:48:00 AM EST
Hombre, once again you treat us with a marvelous and hilarious recap. I finally got to watch this episode using Mistelenovelas. Thanks for helping me get situated with that and thanks to Silvia again for telling me the episode #. Our weekend was less than stellar. First the Hotel TV seemed to have everything but Univision. Then a little dry cough quickly (within a couple hours) developed into the flu. Not sure whether of the porcine variety but I did get the traditional flu vaccine in Sept. Then Baylor's traditional thrashing at the hands of the Longhorns. To top things off, our new hot water heater puts out barely tepid water. Oh poor me.
I'm really not liking Aldo's turn to drugs though I'm sure this won't last long unless we have to count on Mao to pick up the warning signs. Probably Luisa and Ivan will come to his rescue. Is he going to do a stint in rehab. I'm of the opinion that it's pot but the packaging is certainly curious.
Oh yes, I truly enjoyed Coni's modeling of the skimpies as well. What a special treat.
Deb, I continue to marvel at how consistently refreshing and uniquely funny this show is. Even the darker moments are not hopeless and are balanced by a measure of lightheartedness.
Carlos
I'm really not liking Aldo's turn to drugs though I'm sure this won't last long unless we have to count on Mao to pick up the warning signs. Probably Luisa and Ivan will come to his rescue. Is he going to do a stint in rehab. I'm of the opinion that it's pot but the packaging is certainly curious.
Oh yes, I truly enjoyed Coni's modeling of the skimpies as well. What a special treat.
Deb, I continue to marvel at how consistently refreshing and uniquely funny this show is. Even the darker moments are not hopeless and are balanced by a measure of lightheartedness.
Carlos
I think Lalo himself insists on feminine descriptors for him(/her)self, and Beto is now following suit. Why Lalo equates his fluttery dandyism with being a lady is beyond me, but whatever.
Salvador may not be the youngest hipster on the scene, but he is a hottie, even if Lorenza is marinating him in crazy juice. I think he is totally pulling off his new look.
Hombre, I always love your recaps and pictures but even more so since our son forgot to record Friday's shows for me while we were down in Charlotte. And the links were great. I also want to thank you for the book recommendation Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish. Our libraries don't carry this one...and it's excellent. Really enjoying it and hope I can retain some of this this new info. DID start a conversation in Spanish with a nice lady who was serving tables in a deli in Charlotte. Asked about her home town, family etc. and felt comfortabled doing it. (Maybe a result of the book? who knows?) Anyway, muchas gracias amigo!
Hombre, thanks for the info and special thanks for the humor injection.
In fact, based on the Thursday previews, I had my sharp pencil and notebook in hand to conduct an audit of the Constanza, Inc. balance sheet assets as I'm sure you and Carlos did as well. My finding: someone take that poor girl to Olive Garden for a big bowl of pasta. Still pretty, but - ahem... - where's the beef?
Judy, bless your heart, I'll bet you cringed when Constanza had to go to the dentist for her repairs. Regular checkup kinda spikes my blood pressure let alone implants or repairing broken teeth.
Hope everyone had a lovely weekend. We're finally drying out here after that godawful nor'easter last week.
In fact, based on the Thursday previews, I had my sharp pencil and notebook in hand to conduct an audit of the Constanza, Inc. balance sheet assets as I'm sure you and Carlos did as well. My finding: someone take that poor girl to Olive Garden for a big bowl of pasta. Still pretty, but - ahem... - where's the beef?
Judy, bless your heart, I'll bet you cringed when Constanza had to go to the dentist for her repairs. Regular checkup kinda spikes my blood pressure let alone implants or repairing broken teeth.
Hope everyone had a lovely weekend. We're finally drying out here after that godawful nor'easter last week.
Hello, Julia, Judy, and Mike. Glad everyone is safe and sound.
Julia, I too like Sal's new laid back hip look. To bad as you point out, his cabeza currently contains seso cerviche.
Judy, hope you found little Jack full of energy and had a great time. You were missed.
Mike, glad you an Emilia survived the storm. Yes, I'd love to treat Constancia to a plate of ribs (Texas style, of course), potato salad, and colslaw, accompanied by a tall cold mug of Shiner Bock.
Carlos
Julia, I too like Sal's new laid back hip look. To bad as you point out, his cabeza currently contains seso cerviche.
Judy, hope you found little Jack full of energy and had a great time. You were missed.
Mike, glad you an Emilia survived the storm. Yes, I'd love to treat Constancia to a plate of ribs (Texas style, of course), potato salad, and colslaw, accompanied by a tall cold mug of Shiner Bock.
Carlos
Carlos, hmmm... never mind Constanza then, but I'm on my way. Nada, pero nada es mejor than good ribs. With the possible exception of good country ham.
Mike, I have a patient who every Christmas brings a ham that he smokes himself at home to the office. Now ordinarily I am a very generous person, but it breaks my heart when my wife divides it up between everyone in the office. It is so good. I drool just thinking about it. I'm doing my best to help him stay healthy. We have a BBQ place in Tomball called the Rib Tickler which burned down. The townsfolks took up a collection to help him rebuild.
Carlos
Carlos
No problem with the dental part since my son didn't record Friday, Mike. But hey, I'd love seeing Connie suffer.
Carlos, your story made me laugh. I'm very selfish about food and have to force myself to share really yummy stuff. So I sympathize.....However, you know....lovely Linda did the right thing. And made you look good to boot.
Carlos, your story made me laugh. I'm very selfish about food and have to force myself to share really yummy stuff. So I sympathize.....However, you know....lovely Linda did the right thing. And made you look good to boot.
Deb, I agree that this show has a way of making the villains not so bad, because their schemes always seem to unravel. They keep trying, though.
Carlos, if Aldo does go to rehab, he'll probably be cured in one day. I still think he may end up with Estrella, although they could show them "ten years later" at the end, when the age difference wouldn't matter so much.
Judy, glad you did well in talking to the nice server in Charlotte. I can understand way better than I can speak, and it takes courage to start a conversation in Spanish.
As for Connie's being too skinny, I generally like more voluptous women, but she looked fine to me!
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Carlos, if Aldo does go to rehab, he'll probably be cured in one day. I still think he may end up with Estrella, although they could show them "ten years later" at the end, when the age difference wouldn't matter so much.
Judy, glad you did well in talking to the nice server in Charlotte. I can understand way better than I can speak, and it takes courage to start a conversation in Spanish.
As for Connie's being too skinny, I generally like more voluptous women, but she looked fine to me!
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