Saturday, April 17, 2010
Gancho, Friday April 16th, Round One, There’s a Whole Lotta Fightin’ Goin’ On
No need for an opening paragraph today – this episode was total action!
Last night, the table was set. Moni and Coni were getting ready to box. Moni figured she might have to take a dive to save Lobo, Coni was nervous, conflicting emotions racing through her mind. Aldo was not digging the digging he had to do, as Sal and Lori stood by blindfolded, Oscar calling the shots from behind his automatic pistol, a grave situation to be sure. Marcos and Nieves were awaiting the match, worried a tragedy might occur. Hissabel sat coiled like a snake, observing as Cesar put a white sports bottle in the ring near Moni’s corner. Jairo was guarding a gagged and beaten Lobo, telling him Moni had better take a dive in the third round, or else. There was a knock on the door, and Mau had burst in, punching out Jairo and his goon guards! That’s where we left off.
Lorenza doesn’t like what she doesn’t hear. Namely, voices. Weddings are supposed to have lots of talking, lots of laughing, but the only voice she hears is her own, what’s happening? Shut up! yells Oscar, I can’t stand you any more, THIS is what’s happening. He raises his gun, aims at her face, when Aldo SMASHES the shovel into his head from behind!
Mauricio unties Lobo, just as the bad guys are recovering from Mau’s punches. They jump up, guns in hand, but Lobo’s a champion fighter, and makes short work of two of them. Mau takes a punch to the jaw, but unleashes a furious right, flooring the third guy. Lobo’s appreciative, and before the thugs can recover, the police burst in and put ‘em under arrest. Not noticing that Mau’s red cellphone has fallen to the floor, he and Lobo rush off to the ring to stop Moni from throwing the fight to save the wolf’s hide.
Xime is flanked by her two beaus, Rolu and Arnie, ready for her three things. Una, watch Coni well when she goes up into the ring, that’s an image you’ll never see again, Dos, Moni’s going to give her such a thrashing that Coni’s plastic surgeons are gonna make a fortune (van a hacer su agosto), and Tres, this fight is not a hidden camera joke, ajá!
Higher up in the stands, Paula tells Cris they may not have had a wedding party, but this is so exciting, it feels as if all the people are there for them! Cris gives her a kiss. Gabi and Estre are sympathetic single sisters, having enjoyed the wedding, but missing their mates. What they’d give to know where Aldo is right now!
Well, here he is, taking off Lori’s blindfold. Oscar’s stirring, so Sal goes into attack mode, kicking the gun away, kicking Oscar, imploring Aldo to take Lori and run! Despite Lori’s protests, Aldo ushers her to safety, leaving Sal to confront the Odious Ogre. Said Ogre, remarking how Sal must have been faking his zombie-ness all this time, gets in a vicious hit, dropping Sal. Meanwhile, Aldo has gotten Lori to the highway, she still babbling about the boda, and begs her to sit tight (on a bench) while he goes back to help Sal. Sal’s still fighting, getting in a few good licks, despite Oscar’s age advantage. No sooner has Aldo left her side than Lori hails the first car that comes along, tells the nice guy she’s late for her wedding, but can he give her a ride? (he’s invited!), and off she goes.
Trading furious blows, Sal and Oscar batter each other until Oscar goes down. Sal grabs the shovel, pushing it down onto Oscar, but Oscar kicks him, and gains the upper hand. You’ve had it, grandpa, he chides. Just then, Aldo crashes in with a flurry of punches, but Oscar’s way bigger, and gets on top of him, ready to squeeze the life out of the youth. From behind though, Sal’s iron hand raises the shovel high, and brings it down onto Oscar’s head with all his might! Leaving Oscar bloodied and unconscious, our heroes head down the hill to rescue their lissome loony lass, unaware Loriloca’s loose!
Xime’s enchanted with the idea of two women, filled with rage, fighting for their man. Actually, it reminds her a bit of when she was in school, when the other girls wouldn’t let her copy their exams! Rolu would have let her copy HIS exams. Yeah, then you’d both fail, shoots back Arnie, you never were too good at studying. The two boys trade insults as Xime ignores both, there’s excitement in the air, every seat is packed. In the upper stands, Cris keeps kissing, he really likes this marriage thing. His phone rings, though, and it’s a police call. There’s a K-4 in progress, he has to go. Well, Paula isn’t letting him get away on their wedding day, she’ll assist at that K-4.
Off they go, arm in arm, partners in life, partners in crime prevention, giving each other total support.
Sal and Aldo, a bit tired, and also supporting each other, arrive at the bench next to the highway, but Lori’s not there. Sal suggests getting to a little town with a phone, and calling the cops. Aldo says we’re still close to the cabaña, why not go there and get Oscar’s car? They need the keys, though, and decide to walk back up the hill, take Oscar’s keys and cell, and then go to the cabaña, where they hope Lori is waiting.
Moni is praying in her dressing room at the ring, when Cesar comes in. He knows about the threats to Lobo, and advises Moni to cancel the fight. But she can’t, it’s too late. Enter a beaming Hissabel, saying she bets Moni will finish off La Momia in the first round. Let’s not talk about bets, says Moni, she’s just worried about Hissy’s health. Hissy says she’s fine and gives Moni a big hug (with the usual eye-rolling for the studio audience).
There’s a much more satisfying hug in the other dressing room, as Beto and Coni snuggle, she looking very fetching in her french braid, black robe with silver trim and silver-gold boxing gloves. He wants to find a place where they can really snuggle, who needs this silly fight? She promises it’ll be her last fight, but for now, she has a job to do. Beto thinks she has no chance, but Coni, remembering Hissabel’s words, feels pretty confident. Marcos comes in, demands to talk to Coni alone. She tells him nothing he says can change her mind. He’s just about to spill the beans, but he’s typically long-winded, and before he can get it out, the fight’s announced, and Coni marches off to her destiny.
And let’s get ready to rumble! It’s a 6 round exhibition match of the peso gallo (rooster weight, about 115-118 pounds). In the blue corner, weighing 52 kilos, 800 grams, from the D.F., Constanza la Momia Lerdo de Tejada! Coni, looking great with her black hood with shiny silver trim, thrusts her arms into the air.
Everyone boos. She sneaks a confident glance at Hissabel. In the red corner, at 53 kilos, 500 grams, also from the D.F., the current national champion, Valentina la Monita López! The crowd goes crazy as Moni, in her trademark red and pink, salutes them.
Sal and Aldo have finally made their way back up the hill, but it´s dark now, and Oscar´s not there. I guess he´s not dead then, remarks Aldo. Guess not. So much for the keys and the cell. Oh well, back down they go again.
You know the rules, fighters, no low blows, no headbutts or hitting the back of the neck (la nuca), touch gloves, go back to your corners, and may the best fighter win. They go to their corners, and Hissy tells Don Cesar she’s nervous, can she possibly stay right next to Moni’s corner? (and next to the sports water bottle). Sure, no prob. Over in Coni’s corner, Beto tells her she’s happy now, but soon she’ll probably be knocked down, seeing stars, and he swears he’ll throw in the towel. Do that, and I’ll CASTRATE you, she replies. That shuts him up, grabbing the family jewels. Both fighters put in their teethguards, and the bell rings for round One!
Coni, looking cute in her little black skirt and sleek spandex tank top with white stripes on the side, seems determined, and swings away, but isn’t really connecting. Moni’s just playing defense, circling backwards, not even trying to hit Coni.
We hear ominous music as Hissabel has snuck into the dressing room. She finds a water bottle just like the one at the ring, fills it mostly with water, adds a few drops of poison, then empties the entire bottle in.
Uh oh!
The crowd is on its feet, as the punches look great, but aren’t connecting. Nieves wonders, what’s up with Monita? If she doesn’t hit la Flauta, how’s she gonna win? Gabi thinks Moni looks noble, Coni clumsy (torpe), but Estre also thinks Moni’s not trying. Xime likes her pink shorts, though. All of a sudden Moni DOES connect, and Coni falls back against the ropes, disoriented. While she recovers, Moni goes back to her corner, just as Mauricio and Lobo rush in, Mau telling her she can win the fight now, Jairo’s been arrested. Lobo tells Moni that Mau saved his life. She’s muy impactada. Hissy takes this opportunity to switch the water bottles.
Coni glances over, appears to have seen this.
Cut to a crime scene, a “K-4”. It’s dark, police lights are spinning, there’s fog, yellow tape, and Paula’s really stoked – how cool! she says. We’re debuting (estrenando) as spouses and as cop partners the same day! Negativo, says Cris, this isn’t a job for such a tender and caring woman as you. Ah, you don’t really know me, she says slyly (we do, having seen her in action). One of the cops says we have a body here, mostly decomposed. Paula asks for the name of the victim (el occiso). His wallet says his name was Federico Arauco. Paula grabs the ID, that’s the lawyer of Don Salvador!
Well, Don Salvador is running out of steam, he and Aldo have been walking for a while, and the bruises from Oscar’s hits really hurt, but he feels they have to keep going. If only a car would come by. This being a novela, they immediately see a car’s headlights approaching. Hooray! The car stops, and they’re saved. Uh, well, maybe not, since this being a novela, the driver of the car is none other than Oscar! Here’s what the captions say “Quieren un rait” (Do you guys want a “ride”?). This may be a bit of a hitch in our hikers’ plans.
The boxedoras are in their corners, waiting for Round Two. Jimmy tells Coni that Moni’s not attacking, for some reason she’s helping you out. Cesar tells Moni that since there’s no danger now (the Lobo thing), you should attack. Hissy asks what danger? but Cesar’s not telling and gives an evasive answer. Moni assures him she’ll get it over with, with one knockout punch. After all, she’s fighting for the vecindad! Hissy hands her the water bottle, you must be parched, dear, why not take a drink? Moni’s just about to drink, when Coni approaches, and Moni doesn’t take a sip.
C: What’s up, Mona? When the second round starts, attack me, hit me, I don’t want you to give me any advantage, I don’t need it!
M: Now just cool it, cool down, I have no desire to hurt you, and yes, I’m going to beat you, but I’m not going to injure you.
C: Why, Mona? Do you pity me? Is that it?
M: Because I have no desire to kill you.
C: Because you know that you can’t.
M: No. Because I can’t kill my sister.
Whoa! We see the stunned faces of Coni, Isabel, Marcos, Mau, the determined face of Moni, and Coni again, speechless.
A haggard but still menacing Oscar orders Sal and Aldo into the car. Aldo points out he doesn’t have the gun anymore. How do you know? says Oscar, raising his hand, as Sal goes into a fighting stance, and Aldo jumps back. But it’s just Oscar’s hand in the shape of a gun, which he pretends to shoot, chuckling ominously. He points out that they’re afraid, and that’s his best weapon. So let’s go back to the cabaña. Or do you want to abandon Lorenza? Wouldn’t you like to know what I did with her? Suddenly, Aldo goes berserk, he violently grabs Oscar, punches him, knocks him to the ground, yelling you’ll pay, damn you! Sal and Al jump into the car and burn rubber! Oscar, bloody and clutching his chest, can’t stop them.
Connie’s distraught, this is the worst thing imaginable, what are you talking about? Moni’s no happier, she hates it, and she’s been carrying around this secret for two weeks, but it’s the truth. This wretch (pointing at Marcos) is my father as well as yours. Deny it! shrieks Coni, I demand you deny it, Daddy! Marcos can’t. It’s true. What united him in the past with Isabel was Valentina – she is your half-sister, she’s my daughter. Coni’s jaw quivers, she’s shocked out of her mind.
Back at Cris and Paula’s crime scene, the medics take away the body, as Paula tells Cris she knows it was Sal’s lawyer, he came to the office, but one day he disappeared. And she’s sure it was OSCAR who did it. The ambulance takes off, and Cris remarks they’re taking the body to SMF. What’s that? asks Pau. El Servicio Médico Forense, the wife of a police officer has to know these things. Pau cuddles up to Cris, she wants to learn all the cop things, he can teach her every day, every night…she starts to caress him, Cris backs off, I´m on duty, they could sanction me. Paula reminds him it´s also his duty to wait on his wife and give her kisses, or she´ll sanction HIM.
Everyone at the ring is amazed at the revelation about Moni and Coni. Xime doesn´t think they resemble each other, except maybe their fingernails. Rolu thinks it´s terrible that sisters could fight. Arnie wonders if he´s ever heard of siblings fighting before, hint, hint, such as over a woman. Xime thinks women fighting over a man is ¨super vanguardista¨.
Cris and Pau have suspicions about who killed the man, and Pau says these suspicions are reliable (fidedignas, probably another copspeak type word). Cris asks to be in charge of the case, and the other cop says that’s fine. Pau is all ready to solve the case with her partner. Affirmativo, adds Cris.
Nieves, Estrella and Beto are also discussing the bombshell. Beto thinks this’ll make Coni feel sorry, Estre says no way. Nieves thinks Isabel’s coming to town has been a bad omen (aguëro). Gabi also can hardly believe it, but one thing she knows for sure is that Oscar is guilty of the murder of Salvador, and has to pay.
Back in the dressing room, Coni is almost crying, upset with her Dad’s affair all those years ago. Coni yells at Moni, Moni yells back, Marcos begs them to be civil. Isabel wants Marcos and Coni to leave. Oh yeah, says Coni, well you were tricking me too, Isabel, all this time, why didn’t you say anything? Huh? says Moni to her Mom, you had a deal with her?
Lobo thanks Mauricio, but Mau didn’t do it for him, he did it for Moni, and he’s hopping mad that Lobo put Moni’s life at risk. He tells Lobo if he has any dignity, he’ll leave now, and not put Moni’s life in any further danger. Lobo knows his fight is over, and leaves with dignity.
Hissabel thinks quickly, explains to Moni that when she was staying at Coni’s apartment, she knew she couldn’t trust her, that’s why I didn’t tell her about my past, or about your being my daughter. Oh, don’t be a hypocrite! spits out Coni disdainfully. Hissy turns to her, reminding her that when this match is over, things will be “very different”. Coni hears Hissy’s previous words in her head “With or without your help, Valentina will die”. She decides not to push things further.
Riding through the night towards home, Aldo’s ebullient, we did it, we escaped, did you see how I punched him! Sal, driving, is a bit worried about Lori, hope she’s okay. Aldo notices that Sal’s looking a bit peaked, is everything all right? Apparently not, as Sal’s eyes close, his head lolls back, he slumps over towards Aldo, takes his hands off the wheel, and the car careens off the road at top speed, crashing head-on into a tree!!!!!!
Marcos figures now that the girls know they’re sisters, the fight is off. But no, Moni’s ready to get back in the ring, and Coni’s not backing down, either. If Moni wants her mangy neighborhood back, she’ll have to fight for it!
Paula has become an unofficial member of CSI-Mexico, having donned a white coat, surgical gloves and a blue mask. She’s with the other investigators, picking through the debris at the murder site of that lawyer, when another agent finds a plastic bag, conveniently filled with “evidence”. Cris shows Paula the bag, containing ladies’ clothes, covered with blood, a cell phone and a handy little note. It says “Constanza Lerdo de Tejada killed this man and Salvador Ulloa”. Paula’s surprised, it was La Momia!
At the ring, Estrella and Nieves are distressed to find that the fight’s going to resume. Nieves has a bad premonition, and crosses herself. Xime goes over to Coni’s corner, tells a seated Coni her three things. Una, having a sister like La Monu must be maraviguau. Dos, I wouldn’t want to be in your place, because your sister’s gonna blot you out (opacar, to make opaque) totally, and Tres, although she’s prettier than you, and better in every way, do your best (échale ganas), because you don’t have a chance (she looks at Beto, holds her nose), train her well, Robi, please.
The two boxeadoras sit opposite each other in their corners, awaiting the restart, grim, determined looks on their faces. Mau asks Moni if she’s okay, she thanks him for saving Lobo, but doesn’t want to talk now. He does, anyway. He did it for her. If you knew how much I love you…….. he tells her earnestly. This appears to affect her, once again, she’s wavering.
Paula knew Coni was gossipy, shady, poisonous personality, but a killer? Cris says the proof doesn’t lie (yeah, right). And look what else is in the bag! Pictures of Salvador, dead!
Their eyes grow wide, and that’s all we have time for tonight.
But this Monday, we’re back with ROUND TWO! Will Moni take a hit of that sports drink? Will Lorenza hit back for Oscar’s ruining her wedding? And will Coni be hit with the long arm of the law? Don’t change that dial, as our show’s ready to EXPLODE!!!!!
Vocabulario:
Hacer su agosto – to make a fortune, make a killing
Torpe – clumsy
Estrenando – debuting, the first episode of a show is El Gran Estreno
El occiso – the murder victim, in formal copspeak
Fidedigno(a) – reliable, another formal, cop type term
Aguëro – an omen, such as a good or bad omen, or luck
Opacar – to darken, to make opaque, to mar, to blot out
Échale ganas – do your best, give it all you’ve got
Last night, the table was set. Moni and Coni were getting ready to box. Moni figured she might have to take a dive to save Lobo, Coni was nervous, conflicting emotions racing through her mind. Aldo was not digging the digging he had to do, as Sal and Lori stood by blindfolded, Oscar calling the shots from behind his automatic pistol, a grave situation to be sure. Marcos and Nieves were awaiting the match, worried a tragedy might occur. Hissabel sat coiled like a snake, observing as Cesar put a white sports bottle in the ring near Moni’s corner. Jairo was guarding a gagged and beaten Lobo, telling him Moni had better take a dive in the third round, or else. There was a knock on the door, and Mau had burst in, punching out Jairo and his goon guards! That’s where we left off.
Lorenza doesn’t like what she doesn’t hear. Namely, voices. Weddings are supposed to have lots of talking, lots of laughing, but the only voice she hears is her own, what’s happening? Shut up! yells Oscar, I can’t stand you any more, THIS is what’s happening. He raises his gun, aims at her face, when Aldo SMASHES the shovel into his head from behind!
Mauricio unties Lobo, just as the bad guys are recovering from Mau’s punches. They jump up, guns in hand, but Lobo’s a champion fighter, and makes short work of two of them. Mau takes a punch to the jaw, but unleashes a furious right, flooring the third guy. Lobo’s appreciative, and before the thugs can recover, the police burst in and put ‘em under arrest. Not noticing that Mau’s red cellphone has fallen to the floor, he and Lobo rush off to the ring to stop Moni from throwing the fight to save the wolf’s hide.
Xime is flanked by her two beaus, Rolu and Arnie, ready for her three things. Una, watch Coni well when she goes up into the ring, that’s an image you’ll never see again, Dos, Moni’s going to give her such a thrashing that Coni’s plastic surgeons are gonna make a fortune (van a hacer su agosto), and Tres, this fight is not a hidden camera joke, ajá!
Higher up in the stands, Paula tells Cris they may not have had a wedding party, but this is so exciting, it feels as if all the people are there for them! Cris gives her a kiss. Gabi and Estre are sympathetic single sisters, having enjoyed the wedding, but missing their mates. What they’d give to know where Aldo is right now!
Well, here he is, taking off Lori’s blindfold. Oscar’s stirring, so Sal goes into attack mode, kicking the gun away, kicking Oscar, imploring Aldo to take Lori and run! Despite Lori’s protests, Aldo ushers her to safety, leaving Sal to confront the Odious Ogre. Said Ogre, remarking how Sal must have been faking his zombie-ness all this time, gets in a vicious hit, dropping Sal. Meanwhile, Aldo has gotten Lori to the highway, she still babbling about the boda, and begs her to sit tight (on a bench) while he goes back to help Sal. Sal’s still fighting, getting in a few good licks, despite Oscar’s age advantage. No sooner has Aldo left her side than Lori hails the first car that comes along, tells the nice guy she’s late for her wedding, but can he give her a ride? (he’s invited!), and off she goes.
Trading furious blows, Sal and Oscar batter each other until Oscar goes down. Sal grabs the shovel, pushing it down onto Oscar, but Oscar kicks him, and gains the upper hand. You’ve had it, grandpa, he chides. Just then, Aldo crashes in with a flurry of punches, but Oscar’s way bigger, and gets on top of him, ready to squeeze the life out of the youth. From behind though, Sal’s iron hand raises the shovel high, and brings it down onto Oscar’s head with all his might! Leaving Oscar bloodied and unconscious, our heroes head down the hill to rescue their lissome loony lass, unaware Loriloca’s loose!
Xime’s enchanted with the idea of two women, filled with rage, fighting for their man. Actually, it reminds her a bit of when she was in school, when the other girls wouldn’t let her copy their exams! Rolu would have let her copy HIS exams. Yeah, then you’d both fail, shoots back Arnie, you never were too good at studying. The two boys trade insults as Xime ignores both, there’s excitement in the air, every seat is packed. In the upper stands, Cris keeps kissing, he really likes this marriage thing. His phone rings, though, and it’s a police call. There’s a K-4 in progress, he has to go. Well, Paula isn’t letting him get away on their wedding day, she’ll assist at that K-4.
Off they go, arm in arm, partners in life, partners in crime prevention, giving each other total support.Sal and Aldo, a bit tired, and also supporting each other, arrive at the bench next to the highway, but Lori’s not there. Sal suggests getting to a little town with a phone, and calling the cops. Aldo says we’re still close to the cabaña, why not go there and get Oscar’s car? They need the keys, though, and decide to walk back up the hill, take Oscar’s keys and cell, and then go to the cabaña, where they hope Lori is waiting.
Moni is praying in her dressing room at the ring, when Cesar comes in. He knows about the threats to Lobo, and advises Moni to cancel the fight. But she can’t, it’s too late. Enter a beaming Hissabel, saying she bets Moni will finish off La Momia in the first round. Let’s not talk about bets, says Moni, she’s just worried about Hissy’s health. Hissy says she’s fine and gives Moni a big hug (with the usual eye-rolling for the studio audience).
There’s a much more satisfying hug in the other dressing room, as Beto and Coni snuggle, she looking very fetching in her french braid, black robe with silver trim and silver-gold boxing gloves. He wants to find a place where they can really snuggle, who needs this silly fight? She promises it’ll be her last fight, but for now, she has a job to do. Beto thinks she has no chance, but Coni, remembering Hissabel’s words, feels pretty confident. Marcos comes in, demands to talk to Coni alone. She tells him nothing he says can change her mind. He’s just about to spill the beans, but he’s typically long-winded, and before he can get it out, the fight’s announced, and Coni marches off to her destiny.
And let’s get ready to rumble! It’s a 6 round exhibition match of the peso gallo (rooster weight, about 115-118 pounds). In the blue corner, weighing 52 kilos, 800 grams, from the D.F., Constanza la Momia Lerdo de Tejada! Coni, looking great with her black hood with shiny silver trim, thrusts her arms into the air.
Everyone boos. She sneaks a confident glance at Hissabel. In the red corner, at 53 kilos, 500 grams, also from the D.F., the current national champion, Valentina la Monita López! The crowd goes crazy as Moni, in her trademark red and pink, salutes them.
Sal and Aldo have finally made their way back up the hill, but it´s dark now, and Oscar´s not there. I guess he´s not dead then, remarks Aldo. Guess not. So much for the keys and the cell. Oh well, back down they go again.
You know the rules, fighters, no low blows, no headbutts or hitting the back of the neck (la nuca), touch gloves, go back to your corners, and may the best fighter win. They go to their corners, and Hissy tells Don Cesar she’s nervous, can she possibly stay right next to Moni’s corner? (and next to the sports water bottle). Sure, no prob. Over in Coni’s corner, Beto tells her she’s happy now, but soon she’ll probably be knocked down, seeing stars, and he swears he’ll throw in the towel. Do that, and I’ll CASTRATE you, she replies. That shuts him up, grabbing the family jewels. Both fighters put in their teethguards, and the bell rings for round One!
Coni, looking cute in her little black skirt and sleek spandex tank top with white stripes on the side, seems determined, and swings away, but isn’t really connecting. Moni’s just playing defense, circling backwards, not even trying to hit Coni.
We hear ominous music as Hissabel has snuck into the dressing room. She finds a water bottle just like the one at the ring, fills it mostly with water, adds a few drops of poison, then empties the entire bottle in.
Uh oh!
The crowd is on its feet, as the punches look great, but aren’t connecting. Nieves wonders, what’s up with Monita? If she doesn’t hit la Flauta, how’s she gonna win? Gabi thinks Moni looks noble, Coni clumsy (torpe), but Estre also thinks Moni’s not trying. Xime likes her pink shorts, though. All of a sudden Moni DOES connect, and Coni falls back against the ropes, disoriented. While she recovers, Moni goes back to her corner, just as Mauricio and Lobo rush in, Mau telling her she can win the fight now, Jairo’s been arrested. Lobo tells Moni that Mau saved his life. She’s muy impactada. Hissy takes this opportunity to switch the water bottles.
Coni glances over, appears to have seen this.
Cut to a crime scene, a “K-4”. It’s dark, police lights are spinning, there’s fog, yellow tape, and Paula’s really stoked – how cool! she says. We’re debuting (estrenando) as spouses and as cop partners the same day! Negativo, says Cris, this isn’t a job for such a tender and caring woman as you. Ah, you don’t really know me, she says slyly (we do, having seen her in action). One of the cops says we have a body here, mostly decomposed. Paula asks for the name of the victim (el occiso). His wallet says his name was Federico Arauco. Paula grabs the ID, that’s the lawyer of Don Salvador!
Well, Don Salvador is running out of steam, he and Aldo have been walking for a while, and the bruises from Oscar’s hits really hurt, but he feels they have to keep going. If only a car would come by. This being a novela, they immediately see a car’s headlights approaching. Hooray! The car stops, and they’re saved. Uh, well, maybe not, since this being a novela, the driver of the car is none other than Oscar! Here’s what the captions say “Quieren un rait” (Do you guys want a “ride”?). This may be a bit of a hitch in our hikers’ plans.
The boxedoras are in their corners, waiting for Round Two. Jimmy tells Coni that Moni’s not attacking, for some reason she’s helping you out. Cesar tells Moni that since there’s no danger now (the Lobo thing), you should attack. Hissy asks what danger? but Cesar’s not telling and gives an evasive answer. Moni assures him she’ll get it over with, with one knockout punch. After all, she’s fighting for the vecindad! Hissy hands her the water bottle, you must be parched, dear, why not take a drink? Moni’s just about to drink, when Coni approaches, and Moni doesn’t take a sip.
C: What’s up, Mona? When the second round starts, attack me, hit me, I don’t want you to give me any advantage, I don’t need it!
M: Now just cool it, cool down, I have no desire to hurt you, and yes, I’m going to beat you, but I’m not going to injure you.
C: Why, Mona? Do you pity me? Is that it?
M: Because I have no desire to kill you.
C: Because you know that you can’t.
M: No. Because I can’t kill my sister.
Whoa! We see the stunned faces of Coni, Isabel, Marcos, Mau, the determined face of Moni, and Coni again, speechless.
A haggard but still menacing Oscar orders Sal and Aldo into the car. Aldo points out he doesn’t have the gun anymore. How do you know? says Oscar, raising his hand, as Sal goes into a fighting stance, and Aldo jumps back. But it’s just Oscar’s hand in the shape of a gun, which he pretends to shoot, chuckling ominously. He points out that they’re afraid, and that’s his best weapon. So let’s go back to the cabaña. Or do you want to abandon Lorenza? Wouldn’t you like to know what I did with her? Suddenly, Aldo goes berserk, he violently grabs Oscar, punches him, knocks him to the ground, yelling you’ll pay, damn you! Sal and Al jump into the car and burn rubber! Oscar, bloody and clutching his chest, can’t stop them.
Connie’s distraught, this is the worst thing imaginable, what are you talking about? Moni’s no happier, she hates it, and she’s been carrying around this secret for two weeks, but it’s the truth. This wretch (pointing at Marcos) is my father as well as yours. Deny it! shrieks Coni, I demand you deny it, Daddy! Marcos can’t. It’s true. What united him in the past with Isabel was Valentina – she is your half-sister, she’s my daughter. Coni’s jaw quivers, she’s shocked out of her mind.
Back at Cris and Paula’s crime scene, the medics take away the body, as Paula tells Cris she knows it was Sal’s lawyer, he came to the office, but one day he disappeared. And she’s sure it was OSCAR who did it. The ambulance takes off, and Cris remarks they’re taking the body to SMF. What’s that? asks Pau. El Servicio Médico Forense, the wife of a police officer has to know these things. Pau cuddles up to Cris, she wants to learn all the cop things, he can teach her every day, every night…she starts to caress him, Cris backs off, I´m on duty, they could sanction me. Paula reminds him it´s also his duty to wait on his wife and give her kisses, or she´ll sanction HIM.
Everyone at the ring is amazed at the revelation about Moni and Coni. Xime doesn´t think they resemble each other, except maybe their fingernails. Rolu thinks it´s terrible that sisters could fight. Arnie wonders if he´s ever heard of siblings fighting before, hint, hint, such as over a woman. Xime thinks women fighting over a man is ¨super vanguardista¨.
Cris and Pau have suspicions about who killed the man, and Pau says these suspicions are reliable (fidedignas, probably another copspeak type word). Cris asks to be in charge of the case, and the other cop says that’s fine. Pau is all ready to solve the case with her partner. Affirmativo, adds Cris.
Nieves, Estrella and Beto are also discussing the bombshell. Beto thinks this’ll make Coni feel sorry, Estre says no way. Nieves thinks Isabel’s coming to town has been a bad omen (aguëro). Gabi also can hardly believe it, but one thing she knows for sure is that Oscar is guilty of the murder of Salvador, and has to pay.
Back in the dressing room, Coni is almost crying, upset with her Dad’s affair all those years ago. Coni yells at Moni, Moni yells back, Marcos begs them to be civil. Isabel wants Marcos and Coni to leave. Oh yeah, says Coni, well you were tricking me too, Isabel, all this time, why didn’t you say anything? Huh? says Moni to her Mom, you had a deal with her?
Lobo thanks Mauricio, but Mau didn’t do it for him, he did it for Moni, and he’s hopping mad that Lobo put Moni’s life at risk. He tells Lobo if he has any dignity, he’ll leave now, and not put Moni’s life in any further danger. Lobo knows his fight is over, and leaves with dignity.
Hissabel thinks quickly, explains to Moni that when she was staying at Coni’s apartment, she knew she couldn’t trust her, that’s why I didn’t tell her about my past, or about your being my daughter. Oh, don’t be a hypocrite! spits out Coni disdainfully. Hissy turns to her, reminding her that when this match is over, things will be “very different”. Coni hears Hissy’s previous words in her head “With or without your help, Valentina will die”. She decides not to push things further.
Riding through the night towards home, Aldo’s ebullient, we did it, we escaped, did you see how I punched him! Sal, driving, is a bit worried about Lori, hope she’s okay. Aldo notices that Sal’s looking a bit peaked, is everything all right? Apparently not, as Sal’s eyes close, his head lolls back, he slumps over towards Aldo, takes his hands off the wheel, and the car careens off the road at top speed, crashing head-on into a tree!!!!!!
Marcos figures now that the girls know they’re sisters, the fight is off. But no, Moni’s ready to get back in the ring, and Coni’s not backing down, either. If Moni wants her mangy neighborhood back, she’ll have to fight for it!
Paula has become an unofficial member of CSI-Mexico, having donned a white coat, surgical gloves and a blue mask. She’s with the other investigators, picking through the debris at the murder site of that lawyer, when another agent finds a plastic bag, conveniently filled with “evidence”. Cris shows Paula the bag, containing ladies’ clothes, covered with blood, a cell phone and a handy little note. It says “Constanza Lerdo de Tejada killed this man and Salvador Ulloa”. Paula’s surprised, it was La Momia!
At the ring, Estrella and Nieves are distressed to find that the fight’s going to resume. Nieves has a bad premonition, and crosses herself. Xime goes over to Coni’s corner, tells a seated Coni her three things. Una, having a sister like La Monu must be maraviguau. Dos, I wouldn’t want to be in your place, because your sister’s gonna blot you out (opacar, to make opaque) totally, and Tres, although she’s prettier than you, and better in every way, do your best (échale ganas), because you don’t have a chance (she looks at Beto, holds her nose), train her well, Robi, please.
The two boxeadoras sit opposite each other in their corners, awaiting the restart, grim, determined looks on their faces. Mau asks Moni if she’s okay, she thanks him for saving Lobo, but doesn’t want to talk now. He does, anyway. He did it for her. If you knew how much I love you…….. he tells her earnestly. This appears to affect her, once again, she’s wavering.
Paula knew Coni was gossipy, shady, poisonous personality, but a killer? Cris says the proof doesn’t lie (yeah, right). And look what else is in the bag! Pictures of Salvador, dead!
Their eyes grow wide, and that’s all we have time for tonight.
But this Monday, we’re back with ROUND TWO! Will Moni take a hit of that sports drink? Will Lorenza hit back for Oscar’s ruining her wedding? And will Coni be hit with the long arm of the law? Don’t change that dial, as our show’s ready to EXPLODE!!!!!
Vocabulario:
Hacer su agosto – to make a fortune, make a killing
Torpe – clumsy
Estrenando – debuting, the first episode of a show is El Gran Estreno
El occiso – the murder victim, in formal copspeak
Fidedigno(a) – reliable, another formal, cop type term
Aguëro – an omen, such as a good or bad omen, or luck
Opacar – to darken, to make opaque, to mar, to blot out
Échale ganas – do your best, give it all you’ve got
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Quite an episode. I think about 10 people threw punches - Mau, Lobo, Jairo and his 2 goons, Sal, Aldo, Oscar, Coni and Moni.
Another interesting thing was that although Coni's about 5 inches taller than Moni, they both weigh about the same (and it's so little!).
Another interesting thing was that although Coni's about 5 inches taller than Moni, they both weigh about the same (and it's so little!).
Hombre,
Very good job. I've just about run out of superlatives to express my high regard for your work. You have a unique wonderful style that I find very enjoyable.
This was a very busy episode. Just as for awhile, nothing was happening all at once, now everything is happening all at once.
One detail I'd like to highlight, and that is that it seemed to me that Coni engaged Moni in conversation just before she was able to take a swig of the poisoned water in order to distract her.
I looked ahead on the program schedule for DirecTV and it shows one hour of Gancho on Fri 4/30. The schedule stops there, but I presume that I will get to do the last episode the following Mon.
Carlos
Very good job. I've just about run out of superlatives to express my high regard for your work. You have a unique wonderful style that I find very enjoyable.
This was a very busy episode. Just as for awhile, nothing was happening all at once, now everything is happening all at once.
One detail I'd like to highlight, and that is that it seemed to me that Coni engaged Moni in conversation just before she was able to take a swig of the poisoned water in order to distract her.
I looked ahead on the program schedule for DirecTV and it shows one hour of Gancho on Fri 4/30. The schedule stops there, but I presume that I will get to do the last episode the following Mon.
Carlos
HdM, your first paragraph was so cleverly styled I had to read it several times to savor it. Aldo not digging the digging, Oski calling the shots from behind his pistol, a grave situation. Such wordsmithing; I am in awe. The rest of the recap was great also.
Poor Sal and Aldo; it's just one setback after another for them. No one will have earned their happily ever after more than Salvador.
Constanza definitely kept Valentina from drinking on purpose. This is the most dramatic boxing match I've ever seen. Poisoning! Family relationsips revealed! Nefarious bets! Death threats! Those flashy posters are not nearly hypey enough.
Poor Sal and Aldo; it's just one setback after another for them. No one will have earned their happily ever after more than Salvador.
Constanza definitely kept Valentina from drinking on purpose. This is the most dramatic boxing match I've ever seen. Poisoning! Family relationsips revealed! Nefarious bets! Death threats! Those flashy posters are not nearly hypey enough.
Julia,
Your enthusiasm is contagious. I'm loving this fight. I've never seen a boxing match that had a pause for family discussions. Unless fight crowds are much more sedate in Mexico than in USA, I can't picture this calmness with which the crowd is accepting the delay. I can't believe there was no booing during the first round for lack of action. Most fight crowds would not have had the patience.
I'm so glad that Paula and Cristian are now a team, like Nick and Nora Charles. Now they need a pooch.
I'm guessing that the Spring that everyone else is experiencing is as pleasant and beautiful as it is here. Each year it seems more wonderful.
Carlos
Your enthusiasm is contagious. I'm loving this fight. I've never seen a boxing match that had a pause for family discussions. Unless fight crowds are much more sedate in Mexico than in USA, I can't picture this calmness with which the crowd is accepting the delay. I can't believe there was no booing during the first round for lack of action. Most fight crowds would not have had the patience.
I'm so glad that Paula and Cristian are now a team, like Nick and Nora Charles. Now they need a pooch.
I'm guessing that the Spring that everyone else is experiencing is as pleasant and beautiful as it is here. Each year it seems more wonderful.
Carlos
Hombre, thanks for a wonderful recap, ajá! You were definitely channeling Xime. I was sure it was her talking, ajá.
I was thinking a subtitle or name of a chapter would be, "Oscar's really bad day." But from avances, the bad day looks to still not be done.. goodie. :) Wow, our dynamic duo took Oscar out twice! Good job guys. Yep, you knew that car had to contain Oscar, glad he was in no condition to do anything. And, great toy car crash scene. Their crash budget just is not very high. Can't afford the real cars. :)
And we get another good tongue twister, "lissome loony lass Loriloca’s loose!"
Good old Marcos, what did you expect, "just about to spill the beans, but he’s typically long-winded."
Looks like Moni can take out Coni at any time. Doesn't need to kill her, just knock her out. Heck, she knocked her out before (any many others) without killing her. Just do it again. Of course, Coni is in better shape now, so could take more punishment. One punch and Coni did get a standing eight count. Glad to see Coni stopped her from drinking the water. Is it because she didn't want Moni to die or because she had to make it to the 3rd round?
If 220 is the number of episodes, then either the schedule is wrong or we go into May. Tormenta is also in Ult Caps, I think that will probably end a week after Gancho. A new schedule in the afternoon in May.
Julia and Carlos, a very dramatic fight. How can they continue, they're sisters. Sisters would never fight, would they? :)
I was thinking a subtitle or name of a chapter would be, "Oscar's really bad day." But from avances, the bad day looks to still not be done.. goodie. :) Wow, our dynamic duo took Oscar out twice! Good job guys. Yep, you knew that car had to contain Oscar, glad he was in no condition to do anything. And, great toy car crash scene. Their crash budget just is not very high. Can't afford the real cars. :)
And we get another good tongue twister, "lissome loony lass Loriloca’s loose!"
Good old Marcos, what did you expect, "just about to spill the beans, but he’s typically long-winded."
Looks like Moni can take out Coni at any time. Doesn't need to kill her, just knock her out. Heck, she knocked her out before (any many others) without killing her. Just do it again. Of course, Coni is in better shape now, so could take more punishment. One punch and Coni did get a standing eight count. Glad to see Coni stopped her from drinking the water. Is it because she didn't want Moni to die or because she had to make it to the 3rd round?
If 220 is the number of episodes, then either the schedule is wrong or we go into May. Tormenta is also in Ult Caps, I think that will probably end a week after Gancho. A new schedule in the afternoon in May.
Julia and Carlos, a very dramatic fight. How can they continue, they're sisters. Sisters would never fight, would they? :)
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: Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 8:20:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 8:20:00 PM EDT
Homber:
What a great recap. Thank you so much. Wow. I have never seen a boxing match that was a cross between a fight, therapy session, and the Jerry Springer show.
Along with Julia and Carlos I thought I saw Coni deliberately interrupt Isabel's poisoning attempt. Why do I think we will be playing bottle switch, some time soon?
Why did Isabel put the whole bottle of poison in? and who was it that suggested she will die of her own poison, I can't remember.
Do we have any idea of just what Xime has planned for her special trick? I must have missed this.
EJ
What a great recap. Thank you so much. Wow. I have never seen a boxing match that was a cross between a fight, therapy session, and the Jerry Springer show.
Along with Julia and Carlos I thought I saw Coni deliberately interrupt Isabel's poisoning attempt. Why do I think we will be playing bottle switch, some time soon?
Why did Isabel put the whole bottle of poison in? and who was it that suggested she will die of her own poison, I can't remember.
Do we have any idea of just what Xime has planned for her special trick? I must have missed this.
EJ
EJ, I don't think we know what practical joke Xime is planning to play on Rolu and Arnie, only that Estrella is helping, and that it involves some kind of acting.
I hadn't noticed that Coni deliberately kept Moni from drinking, but since everyone else did, I'm sure you're right (and I'm glad Coni is doing this).
I hadn't noticed that Coni deliberately kept Moni from drinking, but since everyone else did, I'm sure you're right (and I'm glad Coni is doing this).
Hombre, like Carlos, I've almost run out of the right words to describe and thank you for your incredible recapping skills. My husband and I play a game where he reads a post from one of his sports blogs and I for contrast read a post or a section from a recap of my "Spanish blog." The comparison of the writing skills is hilarious and I must say sad as well, if you consider that most of his bloggers are a product of our school system! Needless to say, Gancho and your recaps have been selected many times for my example.
I loved the way you set up the fight with "Let's get ready to rumble" and followed with "in the blue corner" I felt like I was there. When the fighters stopped to talk about paternity, Mauricio's face was wonderful, his look said it all, "What the H**L! I too marveled at the patience of the attendees who just politely waited out the discussion between Moni and Coni. I have never watched a boxing match, but I have seen some wras-lin', as they say here, on TV, a loud raucous crowd with NO patience!
Speaking of Coni, she is inching toward the good side, don't "we" think! It looked like it to me.
One funny thing, the man in the red car who picked up Lori said something on the order of, "She's a loca, or another loca," too funny! What is he thinking now after having spent some time with her!!
I loved the way you set up the fight with "Let's get ready to rumble" and followed with "in the blue corner" I felt like I was there. When the fighters stopped to talk about paternity, Mauricio's face was wonderful, his look said it all, "What the H**L! I too marveled at the patience of the attendees who just politely waited out the discussion between Moni and Coni. I have never watched a boxing match, but I have seen some wras-lin', as they say here, on TV, a loud raucous crowd with NO patience!
Speaking of Coni, she is inching toward the good side, don't "we" think! It looked like it to me.
One funny thing, the man in the red car who picked up Lori said something on the order of, "She's a loca, or another loca," too funny! What is he thinking now after having spent some time with her!!
Isabel has now vanquished Sara on QE for the title of Meanest Dang Woman en El Mundo!
Elna June, "...a boxing match that was a cross between a fight, therapy session, and the Jerry Springer show." That about covers it.
Hombre, what everyone said. You really do have a way with these recaps. Thank you.
Elna June, "...a boxing match that was a cross between a fight, therapy session, and the Jerry Springer show." That about covers it.
Hombre, what everyone said. You really do have a way with these recaps. Thank you.
Yep Hombre. Add me to your fan club. Another stellar job with lots of funny alliterations, puns and drama, drama drama.
Don't know if my son remembered to record this for me or not but I now know I can really get the joy of an action-packed episode just from reading your fine prose and fun descriptions. Many thanks, my friend.
Our sweet Baby Jack has turned into a two-year-old. Remember the phrase "terible twos"? We're there, folks! Enjoying the relative quiet and calmness of our Ohio home again. Love 'em but Lord! they wear you out!
Thanks for the vocabulary. "Va a hacer su agosto" is a new one for me. I'm writing it down and hope one day I can also remember it!
Don't know if my son remembered to record this for me or not but I now know I can really get the joy of an action-packed episode just from reading your fine prose and fun descriptions. Many thanks, my friend.
Our sweet Baby Jack has turned into a two-year-old. Remember the phrase "terible twos"? We're there, folks! Enjoying the relative quiet and calmness of our Ohio home again. Love 'em but Lord! they wear you out!
Thanks for the vocabulary. "Va a hacer su agosto" is a new one for me. I'm writing it down and hope one day I can also remember it!
What they said, Hombre. I enjoyed your recap every bit as much as the episode itself! Even without an opening paragraph your review of Thursday was the perfect setup. My favorite was, "Hissabel sat coiled like a snake." That's exactly what she looked like. I'm surprised small children don't scream and run from her!
Carlos, Coni seems to be living up to your expectations and coming over to the good side. And, doesn't she look lovely in the french braid? I would like to see Coni take a swing at Moni and perhaps knock some sense into her.
I agree about the nice patient audience at the fight. Around here, they'd have the place totally dismantled!
Jeff, I loved your comment about the toy car crash scene. That's what we thought at the time! "Sisters would never fight" - Jeff, do you have sisters?? I've known some who would fight anytime, over just about any dumb thing!
Sandy, you're right about the man who gave Loriloca a ride. Poor, poor fellow!
Welcome back, Judy. Hope your are resting from your trip. We found that the 'terrible twos' were just a precursor to the 'unbelievable threes!' At three, they can say 'NO' about a dozen different ways, can run faster, need fewer naps....
By the way, won't your VCR let you program it in advance? we have ours set up to tape Gancho every day, even when it was on at 7:00.
The bridal shower was yesterday and was a lot of fun. Miss Megan got lots of neat things and her friends were a nice lively bunch. The three+ hour drive up and a bit longer coming back (DC traffic) was tiring, but no two year olds live with us either...
Carlos, Coni seems to be living up to your expectations and coming over to the good side. And, doesn't she look lovely in the french braid? I would like to see Coni take a swing at Moni and perhaps knock some sense into her.
I agree about the nice patient audience at the fight. Around here, they'd have the place totally dismantled!
Jeff, I loved your comment about the toy car crash scene. That's what we thought at the time! "Sisters would never fight" - Jeff, do you have sisters?? I've known some who would fight anytime, over just about any dumb thing!
Sandy, you're right about the man who gave Loriloca a ride. Poor, poor fellow!
Welcome back, Judy. Hope your are resting from your trip. We found that the 'terrible twos' were just a precursor to the 'unbelievable threes!' At three, they can say 'NO' about a dozen different ways, can run faster, need fewer naps....
By the way, won't your VCR let you program it in advance? we have ours set up to tape Gancho every day, even when it was on at 7:00.
The bridal shower was yesterday and was a lot of fun. Miss Megan got lots of neat things and her friends were a nice lively bunch. The three+ hour drive up and a bit longer coming back (DC traffic) was tiring, but no two year olds live with us either...
So is Lobo just going to disappear?I still am not certain whether he is one of the bad guys, or is he like Coni, a little bit morally challenged? He did credit Mao for saving his life (more or less) but I still remember him grabbing Moni's butt (in and of itself not something to condemn him for, but I thought that it was premature, immature, and disrespectful) and then saying he wasn't going to be patient. Maybe he should meet Alejandra. They seem to share a similar predisposition.
Judy, I'm glad that Baby Jack is reaching his developmental milestones in a timely way.
I'm intrigued by:
Hacer su agosto.
It should be useful, but how did it come about? Jarocha?
Elna June, I agree with Mike, your assessment of the fight so far is dead on.
Julia, your assessment of the fight is also dead on.
Sandy, it's unfortunate that your husband's sports blogs contain weak writing because traditionally some of the best journalistic descriptive writing has come from sportswriters.
Jeff, I replayed that car crash a few times. There's something appealing about it's lack of realism that for me fits the context of the show.
I'm beginning to feel the sadness that many have expressed over the ending of this show. Gancholandia is such a pleasant place to escape reality for a short time each day, and Club Gancho is such a wonderful place to relax and enjoy friends.
Carlos
Judy, I'm glad that Baby Jack is reaching his developmental milestones in a timely way.
I'm intrigued by:
Hacer su agosto.
It should be useful, but how did it come about? Jarocha?
Elna June, I agree with Mike, your assessment of the fight so far is dead on.
Julia, your assessment of the fight is also dead on.
Sandy, it's unfortunate that your husband's sports blogs contain weak writing because traditionally some of the best journalistic descriptive writing has come from sportswriters.
Jeff, I replayed that car crash a few times. There's something appealing about it's lack of realism that for me fits the context of the show.
I'm beginning to feel the sadness that many have expressed over the ending of this show. Gancholandia is such a pleasant place to escape reality for a short time each day, and Club Gancho is such a wonderful place to relax and enjoy friends.
Carlos
Emelia, I missed your comments while I was formulating my thoughts awhile ago. My best to Miss Megan. It sounds like, long drives not withstanding, that you guys are having a blast.
Carlos
Carlos
Carlos.
it isn't the great sports writers like Bill Simmons or Jason Whitlock that I'm referring to, it is the ordinary citizens that express their opinons with grammer from h**l, really, it's sad.
it isn't the great sports writers like Bill Simmons or Jason Whitlock that I'm referring to, it is the ordinary citizens that express their opinons with grammer from h**l, really, it's sad.
Emilia, no I don't have sisters, just one sister and no brothers. Nope, we never did really fight either, at least what I remember. I guess most sisters won't get into fisticuffs in their fighting, but as you say, some will get into some kind of fighting.
Mike, not sure if Isabel is quite the meanest, but there is just something unsettling about her, more so than anyone else. Maybe it is just her calmness in going about her dirty business?
Carlos, the car scene wasn't bad. Sort of enjoyed it. There was a car crash at the end of ENDA that was the same way. A little red car that they rolled over. This one on Gancho was very realistic compared to that one. Always interesting to see what they decide to spend their money on, usually spent on red hair dye. :)
I think Coni will come over to the good side, especially if she hits rock bottom like someone said and is tossed in jail for awhile. I was trying to figure out if Coni stopped Moni to save her or just to make sure it doesn't end until the 3rd round!? ;)
Mike, not sure if Isabel is quite the meanest, but there is just something unsettling about her, more so than anyone else. Maybe it is just her calmness in going about her dirty business?
Carlos, the car scene wasn't bad. Sort of enjoyed it. There was a car crash at the end of ENDA that was the same way. A little red car that they rolled over. This one on Gancho was very realistic compared to that one. Always interesting to see what they decide to spend their money on, usually spent on red hair dye. :)
I think Coni will come over to the good side, especially if she hits rock bottom like someone said and is tossed in jail for awhile. I was trying to figure out if Coni stopped Moni to save her or just to make sure it doesn't end until the 3rd round!? ;)
Permalink posted by : Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 9:11:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 9:11:00 PM EDT
Jeff, I could kinda tell that you enjoyed the car crash. It always breaks my heart to see nice things destroyed in making movies or TV shows. Waste not want not is an integral part of my DNA.
I'm certain that Coni distracted Moni out of her innate goodness. Bets of the sort that Jairo made are that the KO occur in the third round or earlier. If it were for just the third round the odds would be extremely high, especially betting on the underdog. I think Jairo told Isabel that she would win 3 to 1. Of course that could be just betting that Coni wins. I doubt that any bookie would take a large bet on such a proposition.
Carlos
I'm certain that Coni distracted Moni out of her innate goodness. Bets of the sort that Jairo made are that the KO occur in the third round or earlier. If it were for just the third round the odds would be extremely high, especially betting on the underdog. I think Jairo told Isabel that she would win 3 to 1. Of course that could be just betting that Coni wins. I doubt that any bookie would take a large bet on such a proposition.
Carlos
Hi Emilia. Glad the shower went well. Yep the VCR can be programmed (but only by my son) However, the TV has to be "on" for it to record. I was afraid he wouldn't remember to turn the tv on for me....since I was away. Heck, I'm still having trouble remembering our show is on at 3 pm. Primitive but there it is.
Yes, the incredible 3's. And as I remember, age 6 was no picnic either. Actually I adore infants. Madly Madly. Then there's a long dry spell between 2 and 25 that I find rather trying. After that they get lovable again.
Yes, the incredible 3's. And as I remember, age 6 was no picnic either. Actually I adore infants. Madly Madly. Then there's a long dry spell between 2 and 25 that I find rather trying. After that they get lovable again.
JudyB,
Glad you're back and safe after a long trip.
On hitting rock bottom, if you are falsely accused of murder and blackmailed, technically is that hitting rock bottom? You are a victim in that circumstance, not an agressor.
Glad you're back and safe after a long trip.
On hitting rock bottom, if you are falsely accused of murder and blackmailed, technically is that hitting rock bottom? You are a victim in that circumstance, not an agressor.
Hombre, I couldn't wait to get back home tonight to watch Friday's episode and read your recap. I thought it was going to be a bang-up episode but holy cow, what action!! Aldo and Sal were driving me friggin' crazy with all their wandering around in harm's way.Sheesh guys! Will those two ever make it back into the arms of their women?
Yes, I absolutely believe that Coni deliberately distracted Moni from drinking the contents of the sports bottle.
Hombre, you have such a wonderful way with words. Your alliteration, word play, puns and double-entendres are always an incredible treat.
I thought Moni and Coni looked fabulous in their little boxeadora getups. Their braids were amazing.
Jeff, your comment about spending money on red hair dye is too funny! I'm sure you are 100% correct.
Hombre, thanks again for your most excellent recap. I thoroughly enjoyed every word.
Welcome home Judy. (Now it's off to bed for me after a long, somewhat sleep-deprived weekend.)
Yes, I absolutely believe that Coni deliberately distracted Moni from drinking the contents of the sports bottle.
Hombre, you have such a wonderful way with words. Your alliteration, word play, puns and double-entendres are always an incredible treat.
I thought Moni and Coni looked fabulous in their little boxeadora getups. Their braids were amazing.
Jeff, your comment about spending money on red hair dye is too funny! I'm sure you are 100% correct.
Hombre, thanks again for your most excellent recap. I thoroughly enjoyed every word.
Welcome home Judy. (Now it's off to bed for me after a long, somewhat sleep-deprived weekend.)
Hi Jeff, I don't have sisters either, none... Two of my brothers were the geeky nerdy kind so they never raised a fist. The other, who loved to fight was younger and smaller than me so I could take him down without much effort.
Red hair dye! You hit that one on the (red) head!
Red hair dye! You hit that one on the (red) head!
Hombre: I hate not being able to comment on your wonderful recaps until Monday. This was amazing, detailed and oh, so much fun. From the title, through the recap replete with marvelous pictures and vocabulary, I enjoyed everything. In addition to what everyone else has pointed out, loved "grave situation"k and "bit of a hitch in our hikers plans".
I made myself stay up and see Friday's midnight rerun. I know this is just a show, but I smiled at seeing "our gang" again and as your perfect title notes, this came on like gangbusters.
I could not believe Oscar refused to be felled. I really thought Sal had knocked him out cold. But like the Energnizer bunny, he kept on going. When Also and Sal had the accident, I couldn't believe it. Every attempt to get away is backfiring. Basta!
Paula is a natural, fearless detective. I fear she may quickly outshine her more experienced husband.
If Moni does drink the water and falls ill, will this be the catalyst for finally uncloaking her monster of a mother? Or, will some other hapless person drink it instead?
Wonderful comments everyone.
Diana
I made myself stay up and see Friday's midnight rerun. I know this is just a show, but I smiled at seeing "our gang" again and as your perfect title notes, this came on like gangbusters.
I could not believe Oscar refused to be felled. I really thought Sal had knocked him out cold. But like the Energnizer bunny, he kept on going. When Also and Sal had the accident, I couldn't believe it. Every attempt to get away is backfiring. Basta!
Paula is a natural, fearless detective. I fear she may quickly outshine her more experienced husband.
If Moni does drink the water and falls ill, will this be the catalyst for finally uncloaking her monster of a mother? Or, will some other hapless person drink it instead?
Wonderful comments everyone.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10:55:00 AM EDT
: Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10:55:00 AM EDT
Emilia, there were two girls in my family. My sis and I argued ALL THE TIME but we never got physical. If we had we'd probably have been less verbally scathing, who knows.
Sylvia, like you,( yesterday!) I was a nervous wreck as Sal and Aldo wandered around the woods. It seemed as if that part of the episode was in slow motion and, it didn’t end well, the wreck! Speaking of our crime fighting duo, I think that rather than being harmed during his stay at Oscar’s ----(insert your favorite descriptive name!), Aldo built a wonderful “band of brothers” relationship with Sal that helped him improve his self esteem. He’s changed a lot from his days under the highway bridge foraging for food after seeing the faked photos. They were exciting to watch, a tag team of good guys working in tandem to escape and disable Oscar, the bad guy and an “energizer bunny.” (Good one, Diana!) As they drove away in the car and before the wreck, Aldo was joyous. I feel good about where his character is headed. Yes, I see solid father material there.
Jeff, “red hair dye” Ha ha, a good one!
JudyB, after someone watches my “Gancho” TV, they have to remember to hit the timer record button, it isn’t automatic either. It has to be set each day.
I might have been imagining it, but I thought some of the more solid, hard punches thrown toward Moni, were a man’s arm, a small one. Somehow an arm or two didn’t seem petite like Coni’s, could have been imagining it though.
Diana, Hissabel has killed once, that makes that poisoned water bottle worrisome.....
Jeff, “red hair dye” Ha ha, a good one!
JudyB, after someone watches my “Gancho” TV, they have to remember to hit the timer record button, it isn’t automatic either. It has to be set each day.
I might have been imagining it, but I thought some of the more solid, hard punches thrown toward Moni, were a man’s arm, a small one. Somehow an arm or two didn’t seem petite like Coni’s, could have been imagining it though.
Diana, Hissabel has killed once, that makes that poisoned water bottle worrisome.....
Judy, it sounds like quite a challenge now that Baby Jack isn't a baby anymore. My wife and I are looking forward to one day being grandparents, and getting to play with the baby (but having the luxury of letting the parents take over when the going gets rough) :)
Of course the word agosto means "August", so the phrase means, he makes his August. Here's a link to some possible explanations (harvest time, end of the season, when the most money is made, etc.)
Mike and Emilia, glad you had fun at the shower. We have a son, and can imagine how much less stressful it is to be the groom's parents than the bride's (which we were last year).
Of course the word agosto means "August", so the phrase means, he makes his August. Here's a link to some possible explanations (harvest time, end of the season, when the most money is made, etc.)
Mike and Emilia, glad you had fun at the shower. We have a son, and can imagine how much less stressful it is to be the groom's parents than the bride's (which we were last year).
Sandy, I agree that being falsely imprisoned shouldn't make one hit rock bottom, but maybe just the idea of losing her money, plus just being in jail (even if unjustly, although she might deserve it for various conspiracies, if not for murder), could give Coni the opportunity for some serious self-analysis. Or not!
I also agree that Aldo has finally learned, through his experience with Sal. Hope they're okay!
Diana, ITA about Paula, she could be the lead detective. But Cris is still an upstanding, good hearted guy (probably the most honest character in the whole show, to the point of turning himself in on the car thing), and the two of them make a great team.
I also agree that Aldo has finally learned, through his experience with Sal. Hope they're okay!
Diana, ITA about Paula, she could be the lead detective. But Cris is still an upstanding, good hearted guy (probably the most honest character in the whole show, to the point of turning himself in on the car thing), and the two of them make a great team.
Diana, I too have been worried that they might have someone else drink from the bottle and kill someone else off. I hope not. Can't think of anyone else they would want to kill off. Since Hissy poured all of it in the water, I would have to think it will kill if anyone drinks it.
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 19, 2010 at 1:19:00 PM EDT
: Monday, April 19, 2010 at 1:19:00 PM EDT
Hombre,
Thanks for the link concerning hacer su agosto. I thought it likely had something to do with agriculture and harvesting certain crops. A very colorful phrase.
Sandy and Sylvia,
I was surprised that Sal and Aldo didn't go ahead and kill Oscar. I know that this is a happy little show but there are two characters that need killin', namely Oscar and of course Isabel. I know that I'm sounding bloodthirsty, but this is the only solution that I see.
Carlos
Thanks for the link concerning hacer su agosto. I thought it likely had something to do with agriculture and harvesting certain crops. A very colorful phrase.
Sandy and Sylvia,
I was surprised that Sal and Aldo didn't go ahead and kill Oscar. I know that this is a happy little show but there are two characters that need killin', namely Oscar and of course Isabel. I know that I'm sounding bloodthirsty, but this is the only solution that I see.
Carlos
Maybe Oscar will drink Moni's poisoned water. I'm sure he'll be very thirsty when he gets back to civilization.
Carlos, just wanted to add, hang in there. I know recapping today will be hard on you as it looks like they are going to arrest Coni. Keep your chin up and hang in there. It'll be tough. ;)
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 19, 2010 at 5:28:00 PM EDT
: Monday, April 19, 2010 at 5:28:00 PM EDT
In their preteen and teen years, my two youngest sisters would get into knock-down, drag-out fights at the slightest provocation. Provocation could mean the other one daring to be in the same room. They made Coni and Monita look civil and restrained. They never aimed to kill, though, and they get along very well as adults.
I predict Constanza and Valentina will one day be very close.
I predict Constanza and Valentina will one day be very close.
Thanks for the recap Hombre. I've been pretty busy but I finally could have the time to read it and it was just fantastic.
Julia: My sister and I also used to get into big fights, sometimes it would turn a little physical but we'd never actually hurt each other, just little slaps on the arms that would sting a little. She also used to pinch me all the time when she didn't get her way.
Jarocha
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Julia: My sister and I also used to get into big fights, sometimes it would turn a little physical but we'd never actually hurt each other, just little slaps on the arms that would sting a little. She also used to pinch me all the time when she didn't get her way.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10:15:00 PM EDT
: Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10:15:00 PM EDT
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