Saturday, November 07, 2009
Gancho November 6th Moni wakes, Beto aches and Jerry and Oscar – More Mistakes
Alternate Title: After the first time, it’s just like brushing your teeth.
As they say, the darkest hour is just before the dawn. And a few days ago, things were certainly dark. Moni was in a coma, and Mau cried for six months (mercifully, just two days for us). Even when Moni woke up, her happiness was tempered by Constanza’s return, and the realization that Mauricio might have to marry Connie, if he ever wanted to recover his kids. To top it all off, Beto thought the doctor said Moni wouldn’t live through the night, so Beto, Nieves and Moni think the end is near.
But it’s not, and here comes the dawn! Sure, there are still tons of problems, but this was one of the funniest episodes in a while, and here’s how it went down.
We start off with a recap of a tearful Monita, in her hospital bed, telling Mau he has to marry Connie. But Mau won’t hear of it. He’s just jubilant that Moni woke up, and now they can spend the rest of their lives together. He kisses her, and assures her they’ll find a way out of Connie’s conundrum. Of course, Moni, thinking she’s dying, is calm but firm, and urges Mau to face facts.
In the waiting room, Beto’s giving Connie a piece of his mind. Get out! Nieves joins in, leave, you dirty snake (serpentina deslavada). She adds that Mau is here, and what if he found out about you and Beto? Let me handle this, says Beto, putting his baseball cap on backward, as he drags Connie to the elevator and THROWS her in. Nieves remarks to herself that it took a tragedy for Beto to finally send that out of tune flute to the devil (dar al diablo esa flauta desafinada).
Mau is still optimistic, Moni’s waking up has given him new motivation to find a way to get the kids back. Still thinking she’s dying, Moni asks to be left alone to think, and Mau honors her wishes. As he leaves the room, he tells Estrella that Moni said he has to marry Connie, and Estre doesn’t like this one bit. She marches towards Moni’s room.
In the parking lot, Beto tells Connie he never wants to see her again, not her bubis, not her super legs, not her beautiful butt (he’s wavering a little on this, though), not her hot lips, not…..Shut up, Roberto, shoots back Connie, I won’t permit you to treat me like a servant, I’ll never forgive you for how you’re treating me. Well, Beto won’t ever forgive Connie, either. It’s her fault for attacking Moni, who’s now in the hospital like a piece of lettuce. Connie doesn’t back down one bit, says Moni attacked HER, was hitting her, and Connie had to DEFEND herself. Besides, she didn’t hold a gun to the dummy’s head to make her go into the ring when her eyes were bad. Beto’s eyes narrow, are you sure? Connie starts with the crocodile tears, if she didn’t have that pepper spray in her bag, SHE’d be the one lying in the hospital now! She’s tired of this maltreatment, and she’s leaving! She gets in the car, as Beto pleads “wait a moment” (the captions says wera momento) in his cute, accented English. But Connie never wants to see him again, not his arms, not his torso, not his cute butt….(she’s wavering…), nothing, never again! She starts driving away, ignoring Beto’s cries of wait, escusmi, Constanzia! I love yuuuuuuu!
The doctor tells Mau that Moni’s studies came back great, she’s doing fine, and can be discharged in a few days.
Estrella can’t understand what got into Moni, telling Mau to marry the Momia. Moni says don’t judge me. Estre knows Moni, she’ll just die when she sees Mau marry. Yeah, well I won’t see it, says Moni. Huh? I’m going to die, the studies came out bad, I won’t make it through the night. Estrella is shaken. She dazedly walks out of the room, seeing Nieves and Beto (back from the parking lot) are already in full-bore tear mode. (BTW, the three are color coordinated. Estrella has a shiny red outfit and a big red hairband, with black capri pants, Beto has a black tee over a red longsleeved undershirt, and Nieves has a black jacket over a red blouse, red earrings and bows). Estrella wants Beto to talk to the doctor, but Beto thinks what’s the point? Moni’s leaving us. Boo-hoo.
Meanwhile, the happy doctor greets Moni, who wants the truth. How much time do I have left, doctor? Huh? Look doctor, don’t lie to me, I already know everything, just tell me how much time? Oh, maybe 115, 150 years, the studies were great, you’re strong as an oak! As the music changes to the happy, finger picking acoustic guitar theme which sounds like water rolling down the river, the doctor continues to give the good news. You’re doing great. You’ll be out of here in just a few days.
We see our three blind red and black mice hunched over on a little white couch, when out of the air comes a piercing angry cry, “Betttttooooo!” Beto thinks it’s a cry of pain, she’s close to dying now. He needs a candy, tries to get one from his Mommy’s cow-shaped pocketbook. But here comes Moni, walking out with the Doc, angrily demanding, where’d you get the idea I was going to die? You’re not going to die? No, of course not, reply Moni and the Doc. It’s a miracle, exclaims Beto, sinking to his knees, arms extended to God, as Nieves also looks up to give divine thanks.
Moni picks Beto up by his ear, winds up, and delivers one of her patented ganchos to his corazon (actually his jaw), and Beto’s bowled over. Literally. But he LIKES it. Moni’s back.
And guess who else’s back? Xime and Rolu, having a romantic dinner in a restaurant, when Ximmy’s cell rings. It’s Estre, informing her that Moni’s awake, and feeling fine. Ximmy wants to go visit, but Rolu says No. This is my night. Or is Moni more important than I am? Okay, Ximmy’s down with that, we’ll go first thing in the morning. No, says Rolu again. Not tomorrow, not ever. You’re going to have to give up your little friends Monita, Paula and Estrella. Ximmy’s a little impactadasipi.
Connie arrives at Jerry’s place in a foul mood. Jerry moves in for a quick hug, but is swiftly rebuffed. How come you and Oscar didn’t tell me what was going on, with La Monita? Six months, and not one call. Well, gee, the truth is, we never thought of calling. Sorry, babe. And by the way, you lost an ally when you chose the Fantasma Vengador. Connie gets misty, informs Jerry that she’s through with Roberto. Cool, replies Jerry, so, ummm, are you having auditions for your next lover, ‘cause here I am! Connie’s tense, so Jerry starts clumsily massaging her shoulders. You know what? says Connie. If you behave, maybe I WILL consider you for the vacancy. Really? says Jerry, what do I have to do? Tell me. Anything. What do you need? Okay, according to Roberto, Moni’s doing very badly. Make sure she doesn’t come out of the hospital alive! If she doesn’t make it through the night, I would be so happy, I’d deliver myself to you, without a second thought. Jerry just about wets his pants.
Ximmy, looking beautiful, stylish and hip as always,
doesn’t want to give up her amigozozas. Rolu thinks he’s all she needs, he’s her husband. But she wants to gossip, to shop, go to clubs, all the super important things in life. Rolu slyly (and meanly) tells her that she no longer needs friends, and she doesn’t need to go out, because he loves her so much, he’ll be her entire world. He wants her to promise one thing. Ximmy wants to promise three things, but one’s enough for Rolu. He very sweetly asks her to promise she’ll give up her friends, and tenderly kisses her. Ximmy, hopeless romantic that she is, can’t help but accept. Te amo, te amo! she yells, suddenly a little shy about her outburst in the restaurant. But Rolu yells, I love you more! (We’re all yelling, Ximmy, don’t trust him!)
It’s Grand Central Station in Moni’s room, with Paula, Cristian, Estrella, Tano, Nieves, Sal and Gabi all gathered around the bed. Cris looks very cop-like in his serious John Wayne pose, legs spread slightly, hands on belt buckle. Classic! Everyone’s happy to see Moni’s doing fine. Of course, their combined joy can’t prevent each from showing a little personality. Nieves thinks Moni should charge Alicia rent, since she’s been staying in Moni’s room. Gabi thinks as long as they’re in the hospital, Sal should get checked out. Sal, blinking furiously, thinks he’s perfectly fine. He then starts looking furtively around the room, leans over to Moni, and whispers, watch out, there’s a hidden camera in the room! Hmmm.
Mauricio enters, says visiting hours are over. Of course, he’s going to spend the night in the chair caring for Moni, watching over her, same as he’s been doing. The group says goodnight and Mau clasps Moni’s hand, looking at her lovingly, smiling broadly.
Beto runs into Ivan in the barrio. He gives Ivan the good news about Moni’s recovery, but adds that Moni kicked him out. And what’s worse, he was also kicked out by his “Conciencia” (his conscience. Don’t know if this was a Freudian slip, but it’s very apropos.) Beto asks if Ivan took care of Beto’s bachelor pad (morada) while he was gone. Ivan says he did, but he sheepishly adds that the expenses were a bit high, and now he’s sharing it with Cristian, Paula’s novio (which means there’s no place for Beto). There’s an awkward moment until Beto decides he’ll just go back with his Mom, who can heal his wounded soul. The two give each other a soul handshake, still buddies.
Moni explains to Mau how Beto got mixed up about what the doctor said. Mau understands why Moni was acting so resolute in asking him to marry Connie. Moni agrees, knowing she was going to die gave her courage. But she still thinks he has to marry Connie, if it’s the only way to get his kids back. She’ll always love him, but he has to do this, it’s the only option. Mau’s cell rings, and it’s Connie. Come right over, the kids are here, they can’t wait to see you. Mau falls for it, but doesn’t want to leave Moni alone. Don’t be silly, she says, I’m fine, go see your hijos. He’s off.
Outside the door, we see “Doctor” Jerónimo hold a clipboard in front of his face to avoid detection. Connie calls him, she’s taken care of Moni being alone, now do what you gotta do. Okay, okay, says Jerry.
Beto enters his Mom’s house, sees a big lump sleeping under the covers, tells his Mom not to criticize, he’s depressed, needs some comforting. None of his dames want to see him, he feels alone. He bends down to snuggle the sleeping form. Can I sleep with you like when I was a kid? All of a sudden, the lump moves, and it’s Don Cesar! In English, Beto goes “Oh my God, Jesus Christ, help me!” (I’m thinking, what big SUNGLASSES you have, Ma! It’s the big bad wolf!)
And for the next scene, I’ll just give you the dialog, since these guys are such a riot. Jerry and Oscar are dressed as doctors, and here’s what they say:
J: Killing someone in cold blood isn’t easy, I never did it. When Bonilla died, it was because the dummy fell into a ditch, and then when I ordered the brakes cut on Mauricio’s SUV, I didn’t get my hands dirty, just gave the order. And that idiot Doctor Lefort…
O: Yes, yes, yes, both of them survived more than once because I get no support from you.
J: All me, all me. I have to beat my chest and come out of the closet.
O: Huh?
J: I’m not a killer, Oscar.
O: Well, that’s what I like about you.
J: Sure, call me what you like, call me swine (canalla), a scoundrel (miserable), ambitious, but I’m not capable of killing anyone with my own hands. (He pauses)….. Have I disappointed you? (Te defraudé?) (He gets a little teary). Yes, I feel that I’ve disappointed you. You’re never going to look at me the same again.
O: Well, well, since we’re being sincere, I’m a corrupt lawyer, a sinister guy who’ll do anything to defeat my enemies, I didn’t mind making Salvador crazy, I enjoy manipulating others, even you, but no…even I have never killed with my own hands.
J: Really?
O: I swear it. Like you, I’ve always given orders to cause accidents, but I never dirtied my hands with blood, never.
J: Good (looks around sneakily), this’ll be our first time. You know that line, Oscar, the first death is the hardest. Then it’s just like brushing your teeth.
O: So, friends together?
J: Together, my teacher.
Beto and Don Cesar have a bit of an argument, Don Cesar’s looking quite silly in flannel pajamas with pictures of little airplanes (I think I had that outfit when I was six),
his big black sunglasses, and a sleep mask around his neck. He looks so silly he’s scary, and Beto cowers a bit, as Don Cesar explains that he rediscovered love, it’s a stable relationship. Yeah, right, says Beto, like a stable with a mare and a colt, you were just waiting for the right moment, right? Don Cesar says he’ll have to accept it, and if not, remember, he’s a top boxing trainer, so they can fight over it. He assumes the boxing position.
In Moni’s hospital room, all of a sudden she has to go to the bathroom. She gets out of bed, shuffles to the baño on her still stiff legs, and makes it just in time. Two seconds later, our virgin murderers ominously enter, but no one’s in the bed. Not having gotten the news that Moni awoke, and knowing that people in comas don’t walk around, they cleverly deduce that this is the wrong room. Let’s try next door. After you, inseparable amigo.
Nieves is home, stops the boys from fighting. But Beto wants to know, why did you shack up with this guy when I was away? Because you were away. And did you forget that you’re independent now, and have rented that apartment next to Paula’s? Yeah, well, I don’t have it now, Ivan and Cristian have it. Now I’ve got no apartment, no girlfriend, and no mother! Don Cesar tells Beto not to upset this “love nest”, which gets his foot stomped under the table by Nieves. She decides that all three of them can live there. She wants Beto to accept “Cesarín” like a father. Now sit down, and let’s eat. But Cesar’s in Beto’s chair. No problem, says Cesar, you can sit on my lap. Besides El que se fue la villa perdió su silla (if you snooze, you lose, literally he who left the town lost his chair). She sits Beto down, turns to get the food. As she prepares it, the two guys trade threats, but when she comes back, they pretend to be padre and hijo. Nieves is so pleased, she joins their hands across the table. But when she goes for the frijolitos, they grab knives and forks, en garde!
Our Dos Dumb Doctores have gone to the room next door, occupied by a patient completely covered (including the head) by a sheet, along with a nurse. She doesn’t recognize them, but since she’s new, she figures she just hasn’t met them yet. Her name is Marcela. Oscar introduces himself as Doctor Buen Rostro (good face) and Jerry’s Doctor Cien Fuegos (100 fires). Okay….. So tell us nurse, how’s the patient? Well, the earlier doctor said her studies were bad, and she wouldn’t get through the night (sound familiar?). Oscar taps Jerry, oh, WE knew that.
Of course. The nurse adds, her heart stopped beating a few minutes ago. Jerry, ever the gentlemen (not) opines that in contrast, HIS heart, upon seeing the nurse, is beating stronger than ever. Marcela says this woman just died, and you’re flirting with me? Oscar covers, it’s a real shame. Jerry adds, right, and in the flower of her youth, too. Well, guess there’s nothing else to do, let’s go get a drink, right, pal? They amble out, and after they leave, the nurse looks at the sheet and says “in the flower of her youth? She was 90!”
Mauricio bursts through the door to Connie’s apartment, Dani, Aldo, Luisa! Not here, says Katia. That’s just what Constanza told you to get you to come. “Go to your room” yells Connie, but Katia refuses. She’s not in agreement with Connie’s manipulations, and will stay with a friend. She apologizes to Mau, who knows she actually does care about the kids. As she leaves, Mau’s jaw tightens, his stony stare affixed on the evil Con-niver. She’s not fazed at all, tells him to make himself comfortable, she’s glad he came running. How could you be so cruel, what do you want? is his exasperated response. Oh, just to hear your answer. Have you decided yet? Are you going to marry me or not? Mau feels he has no other option, and says okay. Connie jumps up, overjoyed, tapping her toes, shaking her hair like a victorious lion, smiling in triumph.
Meanwhile, Rolu is showing the ladies (of the viewing audience) his well developed upper body, waiting in the marital bed, as Ximmy’s in the bathroom, getting ready for her honeymoon night of passion, so long delayed. He’s impatient, but she wants everything to be perfect. And here she is. Uh oh, she’s dressed sort of like a french hooker, black striped stockings and garter, little black panties, low cut red camisole, diaphonous black top covering her bare shoulders, she’s looking a little weird, and when we see her face, I thinks she’s gone just a bit too Morticia Adams, with tons of makeup, eyes outlined in black, lips a little too ruby red.
So how do I look? Scary, is Rolu’s shocking answer. He says you’ve ruined the romantic moment, you look horrifying, just look at yourself in the mirror. Ximmy says she can change, but Rolu doesn’t give her the chance. He says forget it, the moment is gone, we’ll just have to postpone (postegar) our wedding night. Ximmy starts to tell him her three things, but he cuts her off, saying shut up! I’m tired, and I’m going to sleep. He turns over (we see that heart tattoo on his back again), as a very disappointed Ximena looks at herself in the mirror, thinks maybe she DOES look scary. I think we see a sneaky smile on Rolu’s face as he goes to sleep.
Connie’s pleased as punch. Mau says he’ll go along with her, he’ll be married to her, but he’ll just have to contain his hatred. Yes, that and much more, now give me a kiss. No way, says Mau, there are limits. Right, limits that I set, says Connie. Mau just wants to see the kids. All in good time, replies Connie. She pours herself a drink to celebrate, announces that tomorrow she’ll move back into his house, as the adoptive mother of the kids. Her bags are already packed. She extends her hand. Could you be a dear and give me your extra set of keys? I know you have a second set in your car. Mau glares, gives her the keys. She tosses them up a little, swirling her drink, giddy with power.
As are our Bumbling Baddies, Jerry and Oscar, clinking glasses in a bar. They’re laughing about how easy it was to kill Moni without even trying. Jerry thinks that maybe, despite Moni’s being in a coma, she felt his presence, and died of pure terror. Sure, says Oscar, but she died LAUGHING at you. If anyone stopped her heart, it was I. MY evil is much more than yours. Jerry feels HE’s got the real energy, and Oscar agrees, just ask that nurse. But let’s not argue, let’s celebrate. Right, says Jerry, and I’m going to celebrate by claiming my reward. See ya’. By the way, take care of that bar bill. Oscar’s stuck with the bill again.
Connie informs Mau that they’ll marry in a week, but she’s moving in tomorrow, so let Terry know. Mau wants to make sure he’ll see the kids tomorrow, but Connie says don’t you worry. She can already hear those church bells ringing. No way, says Mau, we’ll have a civil wedding, not a church one. Connie wants it all, but Mau says it’s one thing to pretend to love her, and get married, and quite another to lie to a priest. He just won’t do it, and that’s final. Fine, the church waiting can wait. He leaves, firmly telling her he expects to see her in his house tomorrow, with the children. She smiles again, things are going just her way.
It’s a full house at Nieves’ place. She’s fast asleep, Don Cesar is snoring loudly, and Beto’s on the other side of the hanging curtain, tossing and turning. He can’t sleep, gets up, flashes back to Monita, he loves her, but he lost her. Then he flashes back to Connie, kissing in the dark, he’s lost her, too. And he can’t stand this snoring. (He’s reached rock bottom, and this could be a turning point).
Jerry waltzes into Connie’s apartment with a “why don’t you strip, babe, Moni’s been dead a few hours”. What a guy. He takes off his shoes, then his tie. He fulfilled his side of the bargain, now it’s her turn. Connie says hold it, how do I know you’re not lying? Well, you yourself sent Oscar with me, why don’t you call him? He saw her just as stiff (tiesa) as I did. Connie’s happy beyond belief. You mean the monkey of the circus no longer exists? Yippee! But tell me the details. He’ll tell her in bed, roughly picks her up, and they’re off to the cama. Look outta, Miss Flauta!
Back in the hospital, Moni has fallen asleep, and Mauricio has returned, to watch over her through the night. A tear streams down his face. He remembers their night of love in the underground grotto, the sensuous kisses, the warm waters, her bra floating away……
It’s morning now, and he’s still there, gazing lovingly at Moni from his chair, as she wakes. She asks if he saw the kids, how did it go? Badly. It was all a trick. Moni again says he should marry Constanza. Mau says Constanza demanded a response. So what did you say? I’m marrying her, one week from now. Moni squeezes his hand, as they silently but helplessly look at each other, filled with emotion.
Previews of Monday: Beto may have lost a Constanzia, but has he gained a Conciencia?
Vocabulario:
Morada – dwelling, abode, pad
Defraudar – to disappoint, to let someone down. This is a false friend, it doesn’t mean to defraud, which would be estafar. BTW decepcionar also means to disappoint, not to deceive, which is engañar (they say this a lot)
El que se fue la villa, perdió su silla – if you snooze, you lose, literally, he who left the town has lost his chair
Postegar – to postpone
Tiesa – stiff, stone dead, can also mean upright, erect or proud
Mameluco - jammies, rompers, overalls, what Don Cesar was wearing (not counting the shades and sleepmask!) - courtesy of JudyB
As they say, the darkest hour is just before the dawn. And a few days ago, things were certainly dark. Moni was in a coma, and Mau cried for six months (mercifully, just two days for us). Even when Moni woke up, her happiness was tempered by Constanza’s return, and the realization that Mauricio might have to marry Connie, if he ever wanted to recover his kids. To top it all off, Beto thought the doctor said Moni wouldn’t live through the night, so Beto, Nieves and Moni think the end is near.
But it’s not, and here comes the dawn! Sure, there are still tons of problems, but this was one of the funniest episodes in a while, and here’s how it went down.
We start off with a recap of a tearful Monita, in her hospital bed, telling Mau he has to marry Connie. But Mau won’t hear of it. He’s just jubilant that Moni woke up, and now they can spend the rest of their lives together. He kisses her, and assures her they’ll find a way out of Connie’s conundrum. Of course, Moni, thinking she’s dying, is calm but firm, and urges Mau to face facts.
In the waiting room, Beto’s giving Connie a piece of his mind. Get out! Nieves joins in, leave, you dirty snake (serpentina deslavada). She adds that Mau is here, and what if he found out about you and Beto? Let me handle this, says Beto, putting his baseball cap on backward, as he drags Connie to the elevator and THROWS her in. Nieves remarks to herself that it took a tragedy for Beto to finally send that out of tune flute to the devil (dar al diablo esa flauta desafinada).
Mau is still optimistic, Moni’s waking up has given him new motivation to find a way to get the kids back. Still thinking she’s dying, Moni asks to be left alone to think, and Mau honors her wishes. As he leaves the room, he tells Estrella that Moni said he has to marry Connie, and Estre doesn’t like this one bit. She marches towards Moni’s room.
In the parking lot, Beto tells Connie he never wants to see her again, not her bubis, not her super legs, not her beautiful butt (he’s wavering a little on this, though), not her hot lips, not…..Shut up, Roberto, shoots back Connie, I won’t permit you to treat me like a servant, I’ll never forgive you for how you’re treating me. Well, Beto won’t ever forgive Connie, either. It’s her fault for attacking Moni, who’s now in the hospital like a piece of lettuce. Connie doesn’t back down one bit, says Moni attacked HER, was hitting her, and Connie had to DEFEND herself. Besides, she didn’t hold a gun to the dummy’s head to make her go into the ring when her eyes were bad. Beto’s eyes narrow, are you sure? Connie starts with the crocodile tears, if she didn’t have that pepper spray in her bag, SHE’d be the one lying in the hospital now! She’s tired of this maltreatment, and she’s leaving! She gets in the car, as Beto pleads “wait a moment” (the captions says wera momento) in his cute, accented English. But Connie never wants to see him again, not his arms, not his torso, not his cute butt….(she’s wavering…), nothing, never again! She starts driving away, ignoring Beto’s cries of wait, escusmi, Constanzia! I love yuuuuuuu!
The doctor tells Mau that Moni’s studies came back great, she’s doing fine, and can be discharged in a few days.
Estrella can’t understand what got into Moni, telling Mau to marry the Momia. Moni says don’t judge me. Estre knows Moni, she’ll just die when she sees Mau marry. Yeah, well I won’t see it, says Moni. Huh? I’m going to die, the studies came out bad, I won’t make it through the night. Estrella is shaken. She dazedly walks out of the room, seeing Nieves and Beto (back from the parking lot) are already in full-bore tear mode. (BTW, the three are color coordinated. Estrella has a shiny red outfit and a big red hairband, with black capri pants, Beto has a black tee over a red longsleeved undershirt, and Nieves has a black jacket over a red blouse, red earrings and bows). Estrella wants Beto to talk to the doctor, but Beto thinks what’s the point? Moni’s leaving us. Boo-hoo.
Meanwhile, the happy doctor greets Moni, who wants the truth. How much time do I have left, doctor? Huh? Look doctor, don’t lie to me, I already know everything, just tell me how much time? Oh, maybe 115, 150 years, the studies were great, you’re strong as an oak! As the music changes to the happy, finger picking acoustic guitar theme which sounds like water rolling down the river, the doctor continues to give the good news. You’re doing great. You’ll be out of here in just a few days.
We see our three blind red and black mice hunched over on a little white couch, when out of the air comes a piercing angry cry, “Betttttooooo!” Beto thinks it’s a cry of pain, she’s close to dying now. He needs a candy, tries to get one from his Mommy’s cow-shaped pocketbook. But here comes Moni, walking out with the Doc, angrily demanding, where’d you get the idea I was going to die? You’re not going to die? No, of course not, reply Moni and the Doc. It’s a miracle, exclaims Beto, sinking to his knees, arms extended to God, as Nieves also looks up to give divine thanks.
Moni picks Beto up by his ear, winds up, and delivers one of her patented ganchos to his corazon (actually his jaw), and Beto’s bowled over. Literally. But he LIKES it. Moni’s back.And guess who else’s back? Xime and Rolu, having a romantic dinner in a restaurant, when Ximmy’s cell rings. It’s Estre, informing her that Moni’s awake, and feeling fine. Ximmy wants to go visit, but Rolu says No. This is my night. Or is Moni more important than I am? Okay, Ximmy’s down with that, we’ll go first thing in the morning. No, says Rolu again. Not tomorrow, not ever. You’re going to have to give up your little friends Monita, Paula and Estrella. Ximmy’s a little impactadasipi.
Connie arrives at Jerry’s place in a foul mood. Jerry moves in for a quick hug, but is swiftly rebuffed. How come you and Oscar didn’t tell me what was going on, with La Monita? Six months, and not one call. Well, gee, the truth is, we never thought of calling. Sorry, babe. And by the way, you lost an ally when you chose the Fantasma Vengador. Connie gets misty, informs Jerry that she’s through with Roberto. Cool, replies Jerry, so, ummm, are you having auditions for your next lover, ‘cause here I am! Connie’s tense, so Jerry starts clumsily massaging her shoulders. You know what? says Connie. If you behave, maybe I WILL consider you for the vacancy. Really? says Jerry, what do I have to do? Tell me. Anything. What do you need? Okay, according to Roberto, Moni’s doing very badly. Make sure she doesn’t come out of the hospital alive! If she doesn’t make it through the night, I would be so happy, I’d deliver myself to you, without a second thought. Jerry just about wets his pants.
Ximmy, looking beautiful, stylish and hip as always,
doesn’t want to give up her amigozozas. Rolu thinks he’s all she needs, he’s her husband. But she wants to gossip, to shop, go to clubs, all the super important things in life. Rolu slyly (and meanly) tells her that she no longer needs friends, and she doesn’t need to go out, because he loves her so much, he’ll be her entire world. He wants her to promise one thing. Ximmy wants to promise three things, but one’s enough for Rolu. He very sweetly asks her to promise she’ll give up her friends, and tenderly kisses her. Ximmy, hopeless romantic that she is, can’t help but accept. Te amo, te amo! she yells, suddenly a little shy about her outburst in the restaurant. But Rolu yells, I love you more! (We’re all yelling, Ximmy, don’t trust him!)
It’s Grand Central Station in Moni’s room, with Paula, Cristian, Estrella, Tano, Nieves, Sal and Gabi all gathered around the bed. Cris looks very cop-like in his serious John Wayne pose, legs spread slightly, hands on belt buckle. Classic! Everyone’s happy to see Moni’s doing fine. Of course, their combined joy can’t prevent each from showing a little personality. Nieves thinks Moni should charge Alicia rent, since she’s been staying in Moni’s room. Gabi thinks as long as they’re in the hospital, Sal should get checked out. Sal, blinking furiously, thinks he’s perfectly fine. He then starts looking furtively around the room, leans over to Moni, and whispers, watch out, there’s a hidden camera in the room! Hmmm.
Mauricio enters, says visiting hours are over. Of course, he’s going to spend the night in the chair caring for Moni, watching over her, same as he’s been doing. The group says goodnight and Mau clasps Moni’s hand, looking at her lovingly, smiling broadly.
Beto runs into Ivan in the barrio. He gives Ivan the good news about Moni’s recovery, but adds that Moni kicked him out. And what’s worse, he was also kicked out by his “Conciencia” (his conscience. Don’t know if this was a Freudian slip, but it’s very apropos.) Beto asks if Ivan took care of Beto’s bachelor pad (morada) while he was gone. Ivan says he did, but he sheepishly adds that the expenses were a bit high, and now he’s sharing it with Cristian, Paula’s novio (which means there’s no place for Beto). There’s an awkward moment until Beto decides he’ll just go back with his Mom, who can heal his wounded soul. The two give each other a soul handshake, still buddies.
Moni explains to Mau how Beto got mixed up about what the doctor said. Mau understands why Moni was acting so resolute in asking him to marry Connie. Moni agrees, knowing she was going to die gave her courage. But she still thinks he has to marry Connie, if it’s the only way to get his kids back. She’ll always love him, but he has to do this, it’s the only option. Mau’s cell rings, and it’s Connie. Come right over, the kids are here, they can’t wait to see you. Mau falls for it, but doesn’t want to leave Moni alone. Don’t be silly, she says, I’m fine, go see your hijos. He’s off.
Outside the door, we see “Doctor” Jerónimo hold a clipboard in front of his face to avoid detection. Connie calls him, she’s taken care of Moni being alone, now do what you gotta do. Okay, okay, says Jerry.
Beto enters his Mom’s house, sees a big lump sleeping under the covers, tells his Mom not to criticize, he’s depressed, needs some comforting. None of his dames want to see him, he feels alone. He bends down to snuggle the sleeping form. Can I sleep with you like when I was a kid? All of a sudden, the lump moves, and it’s Don Cesar! In English, Beto goes “Oh my God, Jesus Christ, help me!” (I’m thinking, what big SUNGLASSES you have, Ma! It’s the big bad wolf!)
And for the next scene, I’ll just give you the dialog, since these guys are such a riot. Jerry and Oscar are dressed as doctors, and here’s what they say:
J: Killing someone in cold blood isn’t easy, I never did it. When Bonilla died, it was because the dummy fell into a ditch, and then when I ordered the brakes cut on Mauricio’s SUV, I didn’t get my hands dirty, just gave the order. And that idiot Doctor Lefort…
O: Yes, yes, yes, both of them survived more than once because I get no support from you.
J: All me, all me. I have to beat my chest and come out of the closet.
O: Huh?
J: I’m not a killer, Oscar.
O: Well, that’s what I like about you.
J: Sure, call me what you like, call me swine (canalla), a scoundrel (miserable), ambitious, but I’m not capable of killing anyone with my own hands. (He pauses)….. Have I disappointed you? (Te defraudé?) (He gets a little teary). Yes, I feel that I’ve disappointed you. You’re never going to look at me the same again.
O: Well, well, since we’re being sincere, I’m a corrupt lawyer, a sinister guy who’ll do anything to defeat my enemies, I didn’t mind making Salvador crazy, I enjoy manipulating others, even you, but no…even I have never killed with my own hands.
J: Really?
O: I swear it. Like you, I’ve always given orders to cause accidents, but I never dirtied my hands with blood, never.
J: Good (looks around sneakily), this’ll be our first time. You know that line, Oscar, the first death is the hardest. Then it’s just like brushing your teeth.
O: So, friends together?
J: Together, my teacher.
Beto and Don Cesar have a bit of an argument, Don Cesar’s looking quite silly in flannel pajamas with pictures of little airplanes (I think I had that outfit when I was six),
his big black sunglasses, and a sleep mask around his neck. He looks so silly he’s scary, and Beto cowers a bit, as Don Cesar explains that he rediscovered love, it’s a stable relationship. Yeah, right, says Beto, like a stable with a mare and a colt, you were just waiting for the right moment, right? Don Cesar says he’ll have to accept it, and if not, remember, he’s a top boxing trainer, so they can fight over it. He assumes the boxing position.
In Moni’s hospital room, all of a sudden she has to go to the bathroom. She gets out of bed, shuffles to the baño on her still stiff legs, and makes it just in time. Two seconds later, our virgin murderers ominously enter, but no one’s in the bed. Not having gotten the news that Moni awoke, and knowing that people in comas don’t walk around, they cleverly deduce that this is the wrong room. Let’s try next door. After you, inseparable amigo.
Nieves is home, stops the boys from fighting. But Beto wants to know, why did you shack up with this guy when I was away? Because you were away. And did you forget that you’re independent now, and have rented that apartment next to Paula’s? Yeah, well, I don’t have it now, Ivan and Cristian have it. Now I’ve got no apartment, no girlfriend, and no mother! Don Cesar tells Beto not to upset this “love nest”, which gets his foot stomped under the table by Nieves. She decides that all three of them can live there. She wants Beto to accept “Cesarín” like a father. Now sit down, and let’s eat. But Cesar’s in Beto’s chair. No problem, says Cesar, you can sit on my lap. Besides El que se fue la villa perdió su silla (if you snooze, you lose, literally he who left the town lost his chair). She sits Beto down, turns to get the food. As she prepares it, the two guys trade threats, but when she comes back, they pretend to be padre and hijo. Nieves is so pleased, she joins their hands across the table. But when she goes for the frijolitos, they grab knives and forks, en garde!
Our Dos Dumb Doctores have gone to the room next door, occupied by a patient completely covered (including the head) by a sheet, along with a nurse. She doesn’t recognize them, but since she’s new, she figures she just hasn’t met them yet. Her name is Marcela. Oscar introduces himself as Doctor Buen Rostro (good face) and Jerry’s Doctor Cien Fuegos (100 fires). Okay….. So tell us nurse, how’s the patient? Well, the earlier doctor said her studies were bad, and she wouldn’t get through the night (sound familiar?). Oscar taps Jerry, oh, WE knew that.
Of course. The nurse adds, her heart stopped beating a few minutes ago. Jerry, ever the gentlemen (not) opines that in contrast, HIS heart, upon seeing the nurse, is beating stronger than ever. Marcela says this woman just died, and you’re flirting with me? Oscar covers, it’s a real shame. Jerry adds, right, and in the flower of her youth, too. Well, guess there’s nothing else to do, let’s go get a drink, right, pal? They amble out, and after they leave, the nurse looks at the sheet and says “in the flower of her youth? She was 90!”
Mauricio bursts through the door to Connie’s apartment, Dani, Aldo, Luisa! Not here, says Katia. That’s just what Constanza told you to get you to come. “Go to your room” yells Connie, but Katia refuses. She’s not in agreement with Connie’s manipulations, and will stay with a friend. She apologizes to Mau, who knows she actually does care about the kids. As she leaves, Mau’s jaw tightens, his stony stare affixed on the evil Con-niver. She’s not fazed at all, tells him to make himself comfortable, she’s glad he came running. How could you be so cruel, what do you want? is his exasperated response. Oh, just to hear your answer. Have you decided yet? Are you going to marry me or not? Mau feels he has no other option, and says okay. Connie jumps up, overjoyed, tapping her toes, shaking her hair like a victorious lion, smiling in triumph.
Meanwhile, Rolu is showing the ladies (of the viewing audience) his well developed upper body, waiting in the marital bed, as Ximmy’s in the bathroom, getting ready for her honeymoon night of passion, so long delayed. He’s impatient, but she wants everything to be perfect. And here she is. Uh oh, she’s dressed sort of like a french hooker, black striped stockings and garter, little black panties, low cut red camisole, diaphonous black top covering her bare shoulders, she’s looking a little weird, and when we see her face, I thinks she’s gone just a bit too Morticia Adams, with tons of makeup, eyes outlined in black, lips a little too ruby red.
So how do I look? Scary, is Rolu’s shocking answer. He says you’ve ruined the romantic moment, you look horrifying, just look at yourself in the mirror. Ximmy says she can change, but Rolu doesn’t give her the chance. He says forget it, the moment is gone, we’ll just have to postpone (postegar) our wedding night. Ximmy starts to tell him her three things, but he cuts her off, saying shut up! I’m tired, and I’m going to sleep. He turns over (we see that heart tattoo on his back again), as a very disappointed Ximena looks at herself in the mirror, thinks maybe she DOES look scary. I think we see a sneaky smile on Rolu’s face as he goes to sleep.
Connie’s pleased as punch. Mau says he’ll go along with her, he’ll be married to her, but he’ll just have to contain his hatred. Yes, that and much more, now give me a kiss. No way, says Mau, there are limits. Right, limits that I set, says Connie. Mau just wants to see the kids. All in good time, replies Connie. She pours herself a drink to celebrate, announces that tomorrow she’ll move back into his house, as the adoptive mother of the kids. Her bags are already packed. She extends her hand. Could you be a dear and give me your extra set of keys? I know you have a second set in your car. Mau glares, gives her the keys. She tosses them up a little, swirling her drink, giddy with power.
As are our Bumbling Baddies, Jerry and Oscar, clinking glasses in a bar. They’re laughing about how easy it was to kill Moni without even trying. Jerry thinks that maybe, despite Moni’s being in a coma, she felt his presence, and died of pure terror. Sure, says Oscar, but she died LAUGHING at you. If anyone stopped her heart, it was I. MY evil is much more than yours. Jerry feels HE’s got the real energy, and Oscar agrees, just ask that nurse. But let’s not argue, let’s celebrate. Right, says Jerry, and I’m going to celebrate by claiming my reward. See ya’. By the way, take care of that bar bill. Oscar’s stuck with the bill again.
Connie informs Mau that they’ll marry in a week, but she’s moving in tomorrow, so let Terry know. Mau wants to make sure he’ll see the kids tomorrow, but Connie says don’t you worry. She can already hear those church bells ringing. No way, says Mau, we’ll have a civil wedding, not a church one. Connie wants it all, but Mau says it’s one thing to pretend to love her, and get married, and quite another to lie to a priest. He just won’t do it, and that’s final. Fine, the church waiting can wait. He leaves, firmly telling her he expects to see her in his house tomorrow, with the children. She smiles again, things are going just her way.
It’s a full house at Nieves’ place. She’s fast asleep, Don Cesar is snoring loudly, and Beto’s on the other side of the hanging curtain, tossing and turning. He can’t sleep, gets up, flashes back to Monita, he loves her, but he lost her. Then he flashes back to Connie, kissing in the dark, he’s lost her, too. And he can’t stand this snoring. (He’s reached rock bottom, and this could be a turning point).
Jerry waltzes into Connie’s apartment with a “why don’t you strip, babe, Moni’s been dead a few hours”. What a guy. He takes off his shoes, then his tie. He fulfilled his side of the bargain, now it’s her turn. Connie says hold it, how do I know you’re not lying? Well, you yourself sent Oscar with me, why don’t you call him? He saw her just as stiff (tiesa) as I did. Connie’s happy beyond belief. You mean the monkey of the circus no longer exists? Yippee! But tell me the details. He’ll tell her in bed, roughly picks her up, and they’re off to the cama. Look outta, Miss Flauta!
Back in the hospital, Moni has fallen asleep, and Mauricio has returned, to watch over her through the night. A tear streams down his face. He remembers their night of love in the underground grotto, the sensuous kisses, the warm waters, her bra floating away……
It’s morning now, and he’s still there, gazing lovingly at Moni from his chair, as she wakes. She asks if he saw the kids, how did it go? Badly. It was all a trick. Moni again says he should marry Constanza. Mau says Constanza demanded a response. So what did you say? I’m marrying her, one week from now. Moni squeezes his hand, as they silently but helplessly look at each other, filled with emotion.
Previews of Monday: Beto may have lost a Constanzia, but has he gained a Conciencia?
Vocabulario:
Morada – dwelling, abode, pad
Defraudar – to disappoint, to let someone down. This is a false friend, it doesn’t mean to defraud, which would be estafar. BTW decepcionar also means to disappoint, not to deceive, which is engañar (they say this a lot)
El que se fue la villa, perdió su silla – if you snooze, you lose, literally, he who left the town has lost his chair
Postegar – to postpone
Tiesa – stiff, stone dead, can also mean upright, erect or proud
Mameluco - jammies, rompers, overalls, what Don Cesar was wearing (not counting the shades and sleepmask!) - courtesy of JudyB
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OMG this is such an awesome recap. Impactadisipi?!? That's too funny.
Ooooh...Con-niver, victorious lion, those are great.
I loved the scene when Beto found Cesar all bundled up in his fleece jammies. We should have fun with these two.
Hmmmmm, I hope it doesn't take Xime too long to figure out what Rolu is doing to her. It's kind of hard to watch him get the upper hand, even though I know it's only temporary. Right? HE is a false friend.
The conversation between Jero and Oski was a riot. Thank you so much for translating it. They have great chemistry together.
I found several of the conversations quite difficult to translate. The one between Beto and Ivan was hard for me. Hombre, I think you must have a very good command of the Spanish language. Thank you for the incredibly detailed and clever recap. I enjoyed it even more than the episode and you are right, it was truly a winner. One of the best in a long time. Also thank you for the vocab tutorial and the dicho. The dicho is excellent and easy to remember. I so often get fooled by the false friends so thanks for pointing these common ones out.
Ooooh...Con-niver, victorious lion, those are great.
I loved the scene when Beto found Cesar all bundled up in his fleece jammies. We should have fun with these two.
Hmmmmm, I hope it doesn't take Xime too long to figure out what Rolu is doing to her. It's kind of hard to watch him get the upper hand, even though I know it's only temporary. Right? HE is a false friend.
The conversation between Jero and Oski was a riot. Thank you so much for translating it. They have great chemistry together.
I found several of the conversations quite difficult to translate. The one between Beto and Ivan was hard for me. Hombre, I think you must have a very good command of the Spanish language. Thank you for the incredibly detailed and clever recap. I enjoyed it even more than the episode and you are right, it was truly a winner. One of the best in a long time. Also thank you for the vocab tutorial and the dicho. The dicho is excellent and easy to remember. I so often get fooled by the false friends so thanks for pointing these common ones out.
Super great job Hombre. You got off a bunch of sly zingers. What a fun episode. Even when Connie contracted with Jero to off Moni, I didn't bat an eye. I have absolute confidence in the ineptitude of our favorite bumbling villainous wannabes. As you were, I was charmed by Jero's ".... just like brushing your teeth." Those guys make a cute couple.
The fashion award of the night was hotly contested between Cesarin and Ximy. I can't decide which had the most provocative sleepwear. I cast a weak vote for Cesar since he was slight less grotesque. My heart went out to Ximy. Rolu was cruel but unfortunately correct in his assessment. Still not worried. Our girl is resilient. It was a strange sensation, however, finding myself less than enthralled with Ximy's attire. Usually her fashion sense is spot on. Perhaps a minor slip up by the writers and director?
I am slowly having to come to grips with the reality that our Coni may be a slut. Trading sex (with Jero no less!) to off Moni is not exactly ladylike. Oh well, she was impeccably dressed and looked great.
Carlos
The fashion award of the night was hotly contested between Cesarin and Ximy. I can't decide which had the most provocative sleepwear. I cast a weak vote for Cesar since he was slight less grotesque. My heart went out to Ximy. Rolu was cruel but unfortunately correct in his assessment. Still not worried. Our girl is resilient. It was a strange sensation, however, finding myself less than enthralled with Ximy's attire. Usually her fashion sense is spot on. Perhaps a minor slip up by the writers and director?
I am slowly having to come to grips with the reality that our Coni may be a slut. Trading sex (with Jero no less!) to off Moni is not exactly ladylike. Oh well, she was impeccably dressed and looked great.
Carlos
I thought last week's recap was the tops, with your beautiful and poetic opening paragraph but this week's was even better, Hombre, and that's saying something.
You are a very funny guy, a delicious punster,you have an artistic eye (the black and red comments and the picture to go with it), and your Spanish is impeccable. Can't believe you only started studying it a few years ago.
I laughed out loud during the Jero/Oscar conversation last night. I can see why you included a verbatim account. Those two are funny together and make the BEST COUPLE! When Jerry mentioned "coming out of the closet" and Oscar jumped, I thought...hmmm..maybe the upshot will be that these two really do end up together.
Love the dicho and vocab. May I add one word?... that Don Cesar used (and I had to look up). In his initial confrontation with Beto (and wasn't that a riot that he was wearing his sunglasses under the sleepmask?!....I howled) but anyway, Beto was startled and Don Cesar said, "oh, that's just the zipper of my 'mameluco'....". Meaning his "jammies". but it also means "rompers" or "overalls". Anyway, as a grandmother, that was a word I wanted to remember!
This recap was just awesome. And so was the episode. So many much-needed laughs. I too felt sorry for Ximena but didn't like her outfit as a wedding night ensemble. Better to save that for the 30th wedding anniversary when the embers are cooling and need some lighter fluid.
You are a very funny guy, a delicious punster,you have an artistic eye (the black and red comments and the picture to go with it), and your Spanish is impeccable. Can't believe you only started studying it a few years ago.
I laughed out loud during the Jero/Oscar conversation last night. I can see why you included a verbatim account. Those two are funny together and make the BEST COUPLE! When Jerry mentioned "coming out of the closet" and Oscar jumped, I thought...hmmm..maybe the upshot will be that these two really do end up together.
Love the dicho and vocab. May I add one word?... that Don Cesar used (and I had to look up). In his initial confrontation with Beto (and wasn't that a riot that he was wearing his sunglasses under the sleepmask?!....I howled) but anyway, Beto was startled and Don Cesar said, "oh, that's just the zipper of my 'mameluco'....". Meaning his "jammies". but it also means "rompers" or "overalls". Anyway, as a grandmother, that was a word I wanted to remember!
This recap was just awesome. And so was the episode. So many much-needed laughs. I too felt sorry for Ximena but didn't like her outfit as a wedding night ensemble. Better to save that for the 30th wedding anniversary when the embers are cooling and need some lighter fluid.
Sylvia, the conversation between Beto and Ivan was hard to get, since they were using a lot of Chilango slang (I think). I looked up one sentence, couldn't find it anywhere, and just left it out. And you're so right, ROLU is the false friend!
Carlos, I included the picture of Ximena in the restaurant because she looked so good, as she usually does. Then she just went a little nuts with the seduction outfit. Rolu may have the upper hand for now, but Ximmy's sure to bounce back.
Judy, thanks for the words of encouragement, and the additional vocab word, mameluco, which I added. I agree about Jerry and Oscar - these two have had a strangely close relationship for quite some time, and you're right - best couple!
Carlos, I included the picture of Ximena in the restaurant because she looked so good, as she usually does. Then she just went a little nuts with the seduction outfit. Rolu may have the upper hand for now, but Ximmy's sure to bounce back.
Judy, thanks for the words of encouragement, and the additional vocab word, mameluco, which I added. I agree about Jerry and Oscar - these two have had a strangely close relationship for quite some time, and you're right - best couple!
PS As you know, "Imitation is the sincerest....." so I'm going to borrow your system of having the Spanish in one color and the English in another. Thanks Hombre. Great idea.
Except for a PS by Judy early this morning, I can't believe that our little study group is taking this Sun. off.
So Judy, am I safe in assuming that your 30th anniversary was... umm... memorable?
Carlos
So Judy, am I safe in assuming that your 30th anniversary was... umm... memorable?
Carlos
Ahoy all! My laptop got a virus and I was unable to use it after I posted, gah! It's still not working properly.
Happy Anniversary Judy! Thirty years...that's very impressive.
Hombre, thanks for making me feel better about the accents. Mauricio is very easy to understand, the others not so much.
Happy Anniversary Judy! Thirty years...that's very impressive.
Hombre, thanks for making me feel better about the accents. Mauricio is very easy to understand, the others not so much.
All parts were equal to their stellar sum: from the title, to the thoughtful, witty recap (LOVED "Con-niver"), perfect pictures and amazing vocabulary. Another masterful job Hombre.
Despite Ximena's regrettable choice of seduction attire, I think Rolu would have rebuffed her, no matter what she wore. It appears as though he plans to isolate her and break her spirit. Let's hope this evil plan goes awry quickly as do most of the ill-conceived schemes here.
Diana in MA
Despite Ximena's regrettable choice of seduction attire, I think Rolu would have rebuffed her, no matter what she wore. It appears as though he plans to isolate her and break her spirit. Let's hope this evil plan goes awry quickly as do most of the ill-conceived schemes here.
Diana in MA
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: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10:34:00 AM EST
: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 10:34:00 AM EST
Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa...actually I've been married 40 years. And er, let's just stipulate that I'm putting that out there as a possibility.
On the other hand, we gals love an excuse to buy new lingerie, right?
Anyway, talk among yourselves. Smoke 'em if you got 'em. And I'm just going to leave it as maybe so, maybe not....
On the other hand, we gals love an excuse to buy new lingerie, right?
Anyway, talk among yourselves. Smoke 'em if you got 'em. And I'm just going to leave it as maybe so, maybe not....
Well, I've been married 32 years, and although there wasn't any lingerie at the 30 year mark, we men are easy to ignite. For example, here are some things my wife can (and does) do:
1. She'll say Hombre, I CAN'T BELIEVE how good you're getting in Spanish!
2. Or, you did SUCH A GOOD JOB raking those leaves today!
I also love it when she gets dressed up for work (which is every day, and we work together).
So, don't worry about the lingerie, a little flattery is all we need!
1. She'll say Hombre, I CAN'T BELIEVE how good you're getting in Spanish!
2. Or, you did SUCH A GOOD JOB raking those leaves today!
I also love it when she gets dressed up for work (which is every day, and we work together).
So, don't worry about the lingerie, a little flattery is all we need!
Judy, we'll let you see pictures of our early 70's wedding if you'll let us see pictures of your late 60's wedding.
Hombre, great recap and I highly recommend John Deere for that leaf removal business.
Hombre, great recap and I highly recommend John Deere for that leaf removal business.
hey Mike...we didn't have digital cameras in those days...but if y'all ever come to Ohio sure...I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours.
And Hombre...glad to hear you're raking those leaves and that your wife is appreciating it. Sounds like a very happy marriage...you treasure her and she cherishes you. May it ever be thus!
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And Hombre...glad to hear you're raking those leaves and that your wife is appreciating it. Sounds like a very happy marriage...you treasure her and she cherishes you. May it ever be thus!
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