Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Un Gancho al Corazón Monday 4/12/10 Stress Management
Well OK gang. Some sort of disaster has befallen my laptop so I'm having to begin from scratch and with a minimum of tools or time to work with. I've lost the text that I had typed earlier, so I hope I'm able to provide something of a recap for this episode. Here we go.
In Hombre's ripping recap of Friday we were left with a number of loose ends not the least of which are the fates of three beloved characters, Alicia, Rolu and Jero. If you will indulge me, I'll begin with Hombre's recap which overlaps this episode:
Put down your weapons! demands Jerry of the cops. Arnie says don’t shoot, and Xime agrees, she’s young, and beautiful, right? Jerry makes for the door, when Rolu STANDS UP, lunges out of his chair, and starts pulling Jerry off of Ximena. Jerry stops fighting, this is interesting. Xime’s happy her Rolu defended her. Grab him, yells Gabi, but Jerry punches Rolu, who crashes to the floor, and snatches his sister again, ordering Arnie to open the door. Arnie refuses. Jerry says you’d better if you don’t want to be cleaning Ximena’s brains (sesos) off the floor when these guys fire their guns. Not my brains! pleads Xime. Arnie opens the door, Jerry drags Ximena out, and Arnie and the others run after them. The cops trip over each other, as Rolu rushes ahead. Xime grabs a railing, you never take me anywhere brother, why now? Rolu and Arnie yell to let her go! Jerry throws Xime into Arnie’s shocked arms, and bolts. Xime calls Arnie her hero, as Rolu launches himself OVER THE RAILING, crashing down on top of Jerry, twenty feet below, as both their heads CRACK against the pavement!!!!
There’s blood, and Xime bemoans that she might be a widow and without her hermanolfo, at the same time!
Coni, desperate to get out of her jam, has sought out the only other person who could help, her Daddy. She tearfully tells him that Mom went to Italy, and she took all that money! She needs him to get that money back, but Marcos won’t, it’s time for Coni to take responsibility for her mistakes. He agrees that what her Mom did was bad, but you, daughter, also obtained that money through dirty dealings, blackmailing and tricking Mauricio. Forgive me, daughter, but you deserve what happened to you.
Cut to someone who did NOT deserve it, Alicia, lying lifeless on Moni’s bed, as Nieves calls to Moni from outside. She comes in, sees Alicia, gets increasingly distraught as there’s no response.
Coni begs her Dad, I’ll sell the house, can’t you just give me a loan? Marcos is firm, she had to lose everything to learn her lesson, to give up her hate and desire for vengeance. She sinks to her knees, implores him, she really needs to pay a debt, the situation is very, very serious, please, Daddy, please! Marcos takes a deep breath, points a stern fatherly finger at her. Tell me to my face, you’ll change, you’ll return the ownership of the vecindad, you’ll cancel the fight with Valentina. Coni jumps up, I can’t do that Dad, I just won’t! In that case, daughter, there’s nothing I can do for you.
The heavy burden of this fatherly admonishment is writ large on Coni’s face,
Coni remains steadfastly stubborn even in the face of the threat of personal disaster. One must admire her resolve if not her wisdom. It looks as though this is a clash of indomitable wills, Coni and Maros. Unfortunately for Coni, in this game, Marcos holds all the trump cards.
As Lobo and Moni enter the patio, they are discussing the various interpersonal relationships of our story. Lobo tells Moni that Beto was very upset to see him with Coni and he wants to know why Moni insisted that he train Coni to fight against her. Moni doesn't care to go into detail but does share with him that Coni and Mao were once married. They are joined by Sneaky Snake who is exhausted from spending the entire morning submitting to tests at the hospital. Say what? You've been busy murdering the only true friend that you have in the world you callous cow. She suggests that they all go eat together. Moni needs to pop into her apartment and change clothes. Isabel suggests that she and Lobo get to know each other better over a cup of coffee while Moni changes.
Mientras tanto, Nieves is bent over Alicia, who is strangely silent for a change, pleading with her not to be dead. Moni, Lobo and Isabel enter. Seeing Nieves pleading with Alicia, Lobo rushes over, inspects Alicia's face, briefly passes his hand over her nose and mouth, gravely looks up with furrowed brow, and pronounces Alicia dead, "Está muerta." Gee, I must have missed the part that revealed Lobo's medical credentials. Isabel is stunned.
Three figures clad in blue paper surgical gowns, masks and caps are peering solemnly at a body in a bed just out of view. It is, from left to right, Arnie, Ximy, and Gabi. Gabi is sorry that her actions resulted in this. Ximy is philosophical, "Don't feel guilty, Gabiru, it was bound to happen sooner or later." However, it does make her sad to see him lying there in that bed unable to move. Gabi notes that even though there were many problems between the two, he was still important to Ximy. Arnie suggests that it might be a good time for Ximena to say three things. Ximy agrees. "Una. How unfortunate that we always argue over stupid things you say. Dos. It trouble me to see you like this but you deserve it for the way you treat me. Tres. Does it smell like a hospital in here?" Gabi reminds her that's because they are in a hospital. A third figure in blue joins them. It's Rolu. "How is Jerónimo?" It is now that we are allowed to see that indeed it is Jero occupying the hospital bed. He doesn't look all that bad although he is unconscious. He has a small butterfly strip over his right eye and a pronged oxygen cannula in his nose. Gabi, not overflowing with sympathy observes that the only bad thing is that now Jero can't give them the location of Oscar. Ximena echos that concern. She and Rolu then sweetly nuzzle through their masks.
Back at Moni's place, Isabel, turning to Moni, is feigning grief and disbelief, "She can't be dead!" Sorry, Dr. Wolf has declared it so and sadly shakes his head in verification of the fact. Not missing the opportunity to chew a little scenery, She turns on Nieves, accusing her of murdering Alicia. Not to be outdone, Nieves turns the tables on her accusing Isabel of murder. Too much for Moni who orders Nieves out. Lobo gently but firmly escorts Nieves out with her protesting all the way and even threatening to off the awful Serpent Lady. With Nieves out of the way, Issy throws herself hysterically over Alicia's lifeless body. Jeez! This lady truly has no shame.
In his office at Groupo Sermeño, like a lot of executives, Beto busies himself playing with his dolls. Coni sits across the room pulling the arms off of one of the dolls. He sees that she's troubled. He suggests that a little game of boss and randy secretary with her on his lap taking dictation. When she tells him that she's not in the mood he is really worried and asks what's bothering her. She tells him about her mother robbing the money and taking off for Italy with Costeño. Beto tells her that she's mistaken, that she returned the money to Mao and that he in turn gave it to the children's refuge. She is speechless.
At school, a still miffed Luisa whines to a sympathetic Andres about the insults of her maturity by Alejandra at the party. Of course the horny Andres likes how she looks just fine and besides it's her inner beauty that he admires most. Gotta give the little bastard credit, he knows how to play the game.
Speaking of games, said Alejandra has cornered Iván and is explaining to him that he needs a grown woman, not an immature brat (escuincle) like Luisa. Turns out, she happens to be just what the Dr. ordered and to prove it, she gets up, locks the door (a very nice as well as mature touch), pulls him out of his chair by his shirt collar, and proceeds to examine his oral cavity with her tongue. He doesn't resist. Uh oh!
Back in the 'hood Mao is chatting with Estre as they stroll onto the patio. They are worried about Aldo since there's been no more word from the detective. They encounter a grieving Nieves who informs them that Alicia is an ex-parrot and that she is blamed. She tells them that Moni, Isabel, and Lobo are still with the body and that the medics are there as well. Estre consoles Nieves as Mao goes to check.
A young doctory type in white lab coat with a stethoscope draped around his neck is pulling a sheet over Alicia's face. Well that certainly makes it official, she's dead. I've never seen anyone recovery once that sheet is pulled over the face. He says it looks like she suffered an infarct. "Well, she has felt suffocated lately, but thought it was from menopause." Mao meekly offers condolences.
On the patio, Nieves asks Estre who beat up Mao. "Lobo." Nieves thinks that they are all cursed and performs a quickie mini-exorcism.
Back inside, The ever helpful Mao offers to take care of the arrangements and is rudely informed by Lobo that his help is not needed or wanted. Isabel confirms this. Mao looks like a whipped puppy as he glumly brings up the rear of the procession wheeling out Alicia's corpse. They file past the denizens of the project who respectfully watch as they pass. Poor Isabel has endured all she can take an instructs Moni and Lobo to take care of the arrangement while she goes back inside to rest. She and Mao exchange grim glares as she ducks inside. Mao looks as though he could be thinking as he clenches his teeth. Hard to tell... could be gas.
Back home, Ximy is clinging to Rolu and gushing over the fact that he risked his life to save her. She was worried that he would end up pureed, but of course he's had a lot of experience with falls. Now, here he is already with his cervical collar. Seething, Arnie brings up the uncomfortable fact that Rolu is suddenly able to walk and would like to discuss this further. Bad timing Arnie, wait till later. This is simply too much information for Ximy to process right now. Arnie won't let it rest. He points out that Rolu must have been lying all this time and thinks Ximy should proceed with her plan to kick him out once he is able to walk. Do I hear any Arnie supporters wavering?
Gabi expresses her sympathy for Jero as she stands by his bed and tells him that she hopes that he will be able to open his eyes and talk. Not because she cares about him, but so he can give up Oscar. She calls him un pedazo de imbécil (a piece of an imbecile). Cold.
Ximy points out to Arnie that she is surrounded by evil, Coni and Oski. Who would protect her if her super-hero left. Arnie suggests that he would but Rolu reminds him that he is too pre-occupied with germs to be useful. Ximy chides Rolu. While he is her super-hero, she is Arnie's super-heroine who will protect him from bugs (bichos). Arnie is not prepared to face the world without her. Ouch! Then to unwittingly dump a bit of salt in the wound she opened, she thinks that now she should retire to the bedroom with Rolu to see what other abilities he has recovered. Double ouch.
On the lawn of Beelzebub's Bed and Breakfast, Loriloca is dancing. She sees it as the perfect spot for her upcoming wedding to Sal. Oscar comes out and invites her back inside. Much to the amusement of Oscar's goons she begins telling him of her plans. The tables, the orchestra, her giant cake, three hundred forty seven guests... "Three hundred forty seven burros are going to run over (corretear) you if you continue to pester me (atosigarme), now get inside."
Inside Hotel Hell, Sal and Aldo, both looking healthy and functional are wondering what has become of Jero. Lori enters and cautions Aldo not to talk to her about Oscar who has the disposition of a hundred devils. She tells Sal that She has been planning their wedding and that all they need is to come up with a date.
Isabel tells Moni that they are lucky to have Lobo. "Yes, he's arranging the funeral." Issy's Snakephone rings. It's Oscar. He wants his money. Lobo returns. There's a place he wants to take Moni before the wake (velorio). OK with Viper she's got business to take care of on the phone. She tells Oscar that she couldn't talk before. He understands but wants his money. She gives him the bad news, "That stupid Coni gave it to Jerónimo." Oscar is not pleased.
Back at Oscar's Oasis of Odio, Lori looks out the window and announces Oscar's return. She instructs Aldo to sit next to her and Sal so Oscar won't bother (fastidiar). Oscar is followed into the room by Tweedledum and Tweedldee. He is on his cell phone leaving a message for Jero, "I want my money or you are a dead man." Precise and to the point.
On the patio, Nieves an Estre are reminiscing about Alicia. Estre Recalls that she invited her to stay with her in Moroleón for the duration of her pregnancy. Nieves admits that sure they fought, but that was their custom. They were really very close friends. A frantic Marcos joins them. He's concerned about Nieves. Was she injured? Well, not exactly. He invites her for dinner. She can't, Alicia has died. "¿Qué?"
Lobo has brought Moni to the gym. She tells him that nothing is going right for her. Mao and her best friend in bed together, she has to fight Coni... "Have to? Cancel it." "Can't." She has Alicia's funeral today and soon her mother's (can't come soon enough for me). He has the answer... box. "Box?" "Always works for me." I'm liking this guy less and less. He convinces Moni to put on the gloves, get up in the ring, and box away her cares and woes. Uh... OK. Now Moni is wearing a little shot black dress with spaghetti straps, precariously high-heeled shoes, and now boxing gloves. To make things worse, I don't have the ability at the moment to provide a snapshot of this. And Moni thinks that she has troubles. Sheesh!
Back at Tres Picos (caught the name as Rolu flew off the balcony) Arnie is furiously scribbling in his diary. Ximy looks over the upstairs balcony and calls to him. Could he get her some ice? Rolu strained his neck when he took off the collar in order to kiss her better. Ouch again. He obediently complies and she creeps down the stairs to get a peak at the diary. She reads what he has just written. It is written as a poem expressing his impossible love for Ximena. She looks sadly thoughtful. He returns with the ice and seeing her ith his diary, drops it. They gaze at each other.
Beto has found a way to jolly Coni out of hr blue funk. They are back at her place (formerly Mao's place. He is backing her into the room as she furtively unbuttons his lavender shirt (Once more, no macho hangups for our Beto). She falls back onto the bed and orders him, "I'm tired, de-stress me!" The mood, however is broken when the light switches on and they are joined by Oscar and a pistol, "Buenas noches."
Well here she is, little black dress, high-heels, and boxing gloves. I think I like Coni's stress reduction better, although this is certainly quite a sight. Lobo holds up mitts to field her punches as she goes at it with a vengeance. He shouts encouragement. She quickly tires and he's ready with a warm embrace as she collapses in his arms. Tranquila monita. Tranquila." He promises to allow nothing to harm her as he kisses away her tears. Next!
Crap, he's still at it as we return from commercials. She's even responding a bit until he grabs her butt. Bad Wolf! She knocks his hand away. "¡No!" "You can blindly trust me, Monita. I'm incapable (incapaz) of lying to you. I would never betray you." Yes, and my farts smell like Chanel #5. Fortunately this little charade is interrupted by a gangster-looking guy with a bad eye job and his two toadies. "Incapable of lying Lobo? Of all the traitors I know, you are the worst." Jairo, I presume?
Dang, and me without photos. Coni is affixing Beto spread-eagled to the wall at the head of the bed. Oscar gestures with his pistol, "Hurry up! I don't have much time." Beto thinks that it's not so bad if Oscar wants to watch them. When he hears Oscar demanding money he suggests recording them and selling the video on the Internet. Then Beto wonders, "This one too?" Coni denies that and has no idea why Oscar is in her house. Oscar assures him that he just wants to talk with his lover and that she will explain it all to him later. "Come on, Beautiful (primor)." He pulls her toward the door. "Beautiful?" Now Beto is really worried. He warns Oscar that if he does anything with her he will finish him off. Oscar points the gun at Beto. "Sí, sí, sí, sí! ¡Está bien!"
Ximy tell Arnie to leave the ice where it is. "Arnie you (tupi) and I (yopi) need to talk." She gestures with his diary, telling him to take a seat. He admits that he wrote the letters from Rolu and that little by little he has fallen in love with her. At the top of the stars, Rolu listens.
Yep, it's Jairo. He hates to interrupt such a tender moment but he and Lobo have unfinished business. Lobo says not now, he'll look Jairo up later. Jairo recognizes Valentina la Monita López and offers to be her manager. He is the best. "I don't work with Mafiosos."He assures her that he is not Mafia, "However i if you'll kiss those..." Moni's ready to take on all three. Lobo seems agitated, "It's not worth the trouble."
In the other room, Coni tells Oscar that she thought that he and Jero were partners. He came looking for the money. She doesn't have the money. She sold her boutique and will sell the house. She accuses Oscar of being stupid for aligning with Jero. Oscar wants his money and if he doesn't get it she's going to jail for Sal's murder. He ends up giving her a few more days and calls her Beautiful again. Uh oh.
Ximy is now wondering in what kind of love has Arnie fallen into with her. Platonic love or love love. He admits that indeed it's love love. Rolu can take it no longer. He comes out of hiding. It's all a joke. Boy, Ximy almost fell for it. She looks for the hidden cameras. Her friends, all but Coni, will enjoy it. She tells them that soon she will pull a good joke on them. She goes upstairs and Rolu turns on Arnie telling him to get it straight, Ximena doesn't care for him the way he wishes. And now he's going back upstairs to join HIS wife in THEIR bed.
Beto is still bound to the wall. He wants some answers. "Está bien, Bizcocho, I'll tell you the truth."
Moni's upset by what happened. She wants to know if Lobo's keeping anything from her. He tells her it's just as he had said, Jairo lost all his bets because he refused to throw a fight. Lobo's just upset that such a special moment was interrupted. Moni thinks that's for the best. It was wrong. She's not ready. "I need time. Thanks for everything you're doing for me." As she walks away Lobo scowls, "I'm not so patient, Monita, much less now that el Jairo has found me."
Carlos
In Hombre's ripping recap of Friday we were left with a number of loose ends not the least of which are the fates of three beloved characters, Alicia, Rolu and Jero. If you will indulge me, I'll begin with Hombre's recap which overlaps this episode:
Put down your weapons! demands Jerry of the cops. Arnie says don’t shoot, and Xime agrees, she’s young, and beautiful, right? Jerry makes for the door, when Rolu STANDS UP, lunges out of his chair, and starts pulling Jerry off of Ximena. Jerry stops fighting, this is interesting. Xime’s happy her Rolu defended her. Grab him, yells Gabi, but Jerry punches Rolu, who crashes to the floor, and snatches his sister again, ordering Arnie to open the door. Arnie refuses. Jerry says you’d better if you don’t want to be cleaning Ximena’s brains (sesos) off the floor when these guys fire their guns. Not my brains! pleads Xime. Arnie opens the door, Jerry drags Ximena out, and Arnie and the others run after them. The cops trip over each other, as Rolu rushes ahead. Xime grabs a railing, you never take me anywhere brother, why now? Rolu and Arnie yell to let her go! Jerry throws Xime into Arnie’s shocked arms, and bolts. Xime calls Arnie her hero, as Rolu launches himself OVER THE RAILING, crashing down on top of Jerry, twenty feet below, as both their heads CRACK against the pavement!!!!
There’s blood, and Xime bemoans that she might be a widow and without her hermanolfo, at the same time!
Coni, desperate to get out of her jam, has sought out the only other person who could help, her Daddy. She tearfully tells him that Mom went to Italy, and she took all that money! She needs him to get that money back, but Marcos won’t, it’s time for Coni to take responsibility for her mistakes. He agrees that what her Mom did was bad, but you, daughter, also obtained that money through dirty dealings, blackmailing and tricking Mauricio. Forgive me, daughter, but you deserve what happened to you.
Cut to someone who did NOT deserve it, Alicia, lying lifeless on Moni’s bed, as Nieves calls to Moni from outside. She comes in, sees Alicia, gets increasingly distraught as there’s no response.
Coni begs her Dad, I’ll sell the house, can’t you just give me a loan? Marcos is firm, she had to lose everything to learn her lesson, to give up her hate and desire for vengeance. She sinks to her knees, implores him, she really needs to pay a debt, the situation is very, very serious, please, Daddy, please! Marcos takes a deep breath, points a stern fatherly finger at her. Tell me to my face, you’ll change, you’ll return the ownership of the vecindad, you’ll cancel the fight with Valentina. Coni jumps up, I can’t do that Dad, I just won’t! In that case, daughter, there’s nothing I can do for you.
The heavy burden of this fatherly admonishment is writ large on Coni’s face,
Coni remains steadfastly stubborn even in the face of the threat of personal disaster. One must admire her resolve if not her wisdom. It looks as though this is a clash of indomitable wills, Coni and Maros. Unfortunately for Coni, in this game, Marcos holds all the trump cards.
As Lobo and Moni enter the patio, they are discussing the various interpersonal relationships of our story. Lobo tells Moni that Beto was very upset to see him with Coni and he wants to know why Moni insisted that he train Coni to fight against her. Moni doesn't care to go into detail but does share with him that Coni and Mao were once married. They are joined by Sneaky Snake who is exhausted from spending the entire morning submitting to tests at the hospital. Say what? You've been busy murdering the only true friend that you have in the world you callous cow. She suggests that they all go eat together. Moni needs to pop into her apartment and change clothes. Isabel suggests that she and Lobo get to know each other better over a cup of coffee while Moni changes.
Mientras tanto, Nieves is bent over Alicia, who is strangely silent for a change, pleading with her not to be dead. Moni, Lobo and Isabel enter. Seeing Nieves pleading with Alicia, Lobo rushes over, inspects Alicia's face, briefly passes his hand over her nose and mouth, gravely looks up with furrowed brow, and pronounces Alicia dead, "Está muerta." Gee, I must have missed the part that revealed Lobo's medical credentials. Isabel is stunned.
Three figures clad in blue paper surgical gowns, masks and caps are peering solemnly at a body in a bed just out of view. It is, from left to right, Arnie, Ximy, and Gabi. Gabi is sorry that her actions resulted in this. Ximy is philosophical, "Don't feel guilty, Gabiru, it was bound to happen sooner or later." However, it does make her sad to see him lying there in that bed unable to move. Gabi notes that even though there were many problems between the two, he was still important to Ximy. Arnie suggests that it might be a good time for Ximena to say three things. Ximy agrees. "Una. How unfortunate that we always argue over stupid things you say. Dos. It trouble me to see you like this but you deserve it for the way you treat me. Tres. Does it smell like a hospital in here?" Gabi reminds her that's because they are in a hospital. A third figure in blue joins them. It's Rolu. "How is Jerónimo?" It is now that we are allowed to see that indeed it is Jero occupying the hospital bed. He doesn't look all that bad although he is unconscious. He has a small butterfly strip over his right eye and a pronged oxygen cannula in his nose. Gabi, not overflowing with sympathy observes that the only bad thing is that now Jero can't give them the location of Oscar. Ximena echos that concern. She and Rolu then sweetly nuzzle through their masks.
Back at Moni's place, Isabel, turning to Moni, is feigning grief and disbelief, "She can't be dead!" Sorry, Dr. Wolf has declared it so and sadly shakes his head in verification of the fact. Not missing the opportunity to chew a little scenery, She turns on Nieves, accusing her of murdering Alicia. Not to be outdone, Nieves turns the tables on her accusing Isabel of murder. Too much for Moni who orders Nieves out. Lobo gently but firmly escorts Nieves out with her protesting all the way and even threatening to off the awful Serpent Lady. With Nieves out of the way, Issy throws herself hysterically over Alicia's lifeless body. Jeez! This lady truly has no shame.
In his office at Groupo Sermeño, like a lot of executives, Beto busies himself playing with his dolls. Coni sits across the room pulling the arms off of one of the dolls. He sees that she's troubled. He suggests that a little game of boss and randy secretary with her on his lap taking dictation. When she tells him that she's not in the mood he is really worried and asks what's bothering her. She tells him about her mother robbing the money and taking off for Italy with Costeño. Beto tells her that she's mistaken, that she returned the money to Mao and that he in turn gave it to the children's refuge. She is speechless.
At school, a still miffed Luisa whines to a sympathetic Andres about the insults of her maturity by Alejandra at the party. Of course the horny Andres likes how she looks just fine and besides it's her inner beauty that he admires most. Gotta give the little bastard credit, he knows how to play the game.
Speaking of games, said Alejandra has cornered Iván and is explaining to him that he needs a grown woman, not an immature brat (escuincle) like Luisa. Turns out, she happens to be just what the Dr. ordered and to prove it, she gets up, locks the door (a very nice as well as mature touch), pulls him out of his chair by his shirt collar, and proceeds to examine his oral cavity with her tongue. He doesn't resist. Uh oh!
Back in the 'hood Mao is chatting with Estre as they stroll onto the patio. They are worried about Aldo since there's been no more word from the detective. They encounter a grieving Nieves who informs them that Alicia is an ex-parrot and that she is blamed. She tells them that Moni, Isabel, and Lobo are still with the body and that the medics are there as well. Estre consoles Nieves as Mao goes to check.
A young doctory type in white lab coat with a stethoscope draped around his neck is pulling a sheet over Alicia's face. Well that certainly makes it official, she's dead. I've never seen anyone recovery once that sheet is pulled over the face. He says it looks like she suffered an infarct. "Well, she has felt suffocated lately, but thought it was from menopause." Mao meekly offers condolences.
On the patio, Nieves asks Estre who beat up Mao. "Lobo." Nieves thinks that they are all cursed and performs a quickie mini-exorcism.
Back inside, The ever helpful Mao offers to take care of the arrangements and is rudely informed by Lobo that his help is not needed or wanted. Isabel confirms this. Mao looks like a whipped puppy as he glumly brings up the rear of the procession wheeling out Alicia's corpse. They file past the denizens of the project who respectfully watch as they pass. Poor Isabel has endured all she can take an instructs Moni and Lobo to take care of the arrangement while she goes back inside to rest. She and Mao exchange grim glares as she ducks inside. Mao looks as though he could be thinking as he clenches his teeth. Hard to tell... could be gas.
Back home, Ximy is clinging to Rolu and gushing over the fact that he risked his life to save her. She was worried that he would end up pureed, but of course he's had a lot of experience with falls. Now, here he is already with his cervical collar. Seething, Arnie brings up the uncomfortable fact that Rolu is suddenly able to walk and would like to discuss this further. Bad timing Arnie, wait till later. This is simply too much information for Ximy to process right now. Arnie won't let it rest. He points out that Rolu must have been lying all this time and thinks Ximy should proceed with her plan to kick him out once he is able to walk. Do I hear any Arnie supporters wavering?
Gabi expresses her sympathy for Jero as she stands by his bed and tells him that she hopes that he will be able to open his eyes and talk. Not because she cares about him, but so he can give up Oscar. She calls him un pedazo de imbécil (a piece of an imbecile). Cold.
Ximy points out to Arnie that she is surrounded by evil, Coni and Oski. Who would protect her if her super-hero left. Arnie suggests that he would but Rolu reminds him that he is too pre-occupied with germs to be useful. Ximy chides Rolu. While he is her super-hero, she is Arnie's super-heroine who will protect him from bugs (bichos). Arnie is not prepared to face the world without her. Ouch! Then to unwittingly dump a bit of salt in the wound she opened, she thinks that now she should retire to the bedroom with Rolu to see what other abilities he has recovered. Double ouch.
On the lawn of Beelzebub's Bed and Breakfast, Loriloca is dancing. She sees it as the perfect spot for her upcoming wedding to Sal. Oscar comes out and invites her back inside. Much to the amusement of Oscar's goons she begins telling him of her plans. The tables, the orchestra, her giant cake, three hundred forty seven guests... "Three hundred forty seven burros are going to run over (corretear) you if you continue to pester me (atosigarme), now get inside."
Inside Hotel Hell, Sal and Aldo, both looking healthy and functional are wondering what has become of Jero. Lori enters and cautions Aldo not to talk to her about Oscar who has the disposition of a hundred devils. She tells Sal that She has been planning their wedding and that all they need is to come up with a date.
Isabel tells Moni that they are lucky to have Lobo. "Yes, he's arranging the funeral." Issy's Snakephone rings. It's Oscar. He wants his money. Lobo returns. There's a place he wants to take Moni before the wake (velorio). OK with Viper she's got business to take care of on the phone. She tells Oscar that she couldn't talk before. He understands but wants his money. She gives him the bad news, "That stupid Coni gave it to Jerónimo." Oscar is not pleased.
Back at Oscar's Oasis of Odio, Lori looks out the window and announces Oscar's return. She instructs Aldo to sit next to her and Sal so Oscar won't bother (fastidiar). Oscar is followed into the room by Tweedledum and Tweedldee. He is on his cell phone leaving a message for Jero, "I want my money or you are a dead man." Precise and to the point.
On the patio, Nieves an Estre are reminiscing about Alicia. Estre Recalls that she invited her to stay with her in Moroleón for the duration of her pregnancy. Nieves admits that sure they fought, but that was their custom. They were really very close friends. A frantic Marcos joins them. He's concerned about Nieves. Was she injured? Well, not exactly. He invites her for dinner. She can't, Alicia has died. "¿Qué?"
Lobo has brought Moni to the gym. She tells him that nothing is going right for her. Mao and her best friend in bed together, she has to fight Coni... "Have to? Cancel it." "Can't." She has Alicia's funeral today and soon her mother's (can't come soon enough for me). He has the answer... box. "Box?" "Always works for me." I'm liking this guy less and less. He convinces Moni to put on the gloves, get up in the ring, and box away her cares and woes. Uh... OK. Now Moni is wearing a little shot black dress with spaghetti straps, precariously high-heeled shoes, and now boxing gloves. To make things worse, I don't have the ability at the moment to provide a snapshot of this. And Moni thinks that she has troubles. Sheesh!
Back at Tres Picos (caught the name as Rolu flew off the balcony) Arnie is furiously scribbling in his diary. Ximy looks over the upstairs balcony and calls to him. Could he get her some ice? Rolu strained his neck when he took off the collar in order to kiss her better. Ouch again. He obediently complies and she creeps down the stairs to get a peak at the diary. She reads what he has just written. It is written as a poem expressing his impossible love for Ximena. She looks sadly thoughtful. He returns with the ice and seeing her ith his diary, drops it. They gaze at each other.
Beto has found a way to jolly Coni out of hr blue funk. They are back at her place (formerly Mao's place. He is backing her into the room as she furtively unbuttons his lavender shirt (Once more, no macho hangups for our Beto). She falls back onto the bed and orders him, "I'm tired, de-stress me!" The mood, however is broken when the light switches on and they are joined by Oscar and a pistol, "Buenas noches."
Well here she is, little black dress, high-heels, and boxing gloves. I think I like Coni's stress reduction better, although this is certainly quite a sight. Lobo holds up mitts to field her punches as she goes at it with a vengeance. He shouts encouragement. She quickly tires and he's ready with a warm embrace as she collapses in his arms. Tranquila monita. Tranquila." He promises to allow nothing to harm her as he kisses away her tears. Next!
Crap, he's still at it as we return from commercials. She's even responding a bit until he grabs her butt. Bad Wolf! She knocks his hand away. "¡No!" "You can blindly trust me, Monita. I'm incapable (incapaz) of lying to you. I would never betray you." Yes, and my farts smell like Chanel #5. Fortunately this little charade is interrupted by a gangster-looking guy with a bad eye job and his two toadies. "Incapable of lying Lobo? Of all the traitors I know, you are the worst." Jairo, I presume?
Dang, and me without photos. Coni is affixing Beto spread-eagled to the wall at the head of the bed. Oscar gestures with his pistol, "Hurry up! I don't have much time." Beto thinks that it's not so bad if Oscar wants to watch them. When he hears Oscar demanding money he suggests recording them and selling the video on the Internet. Then Beto wonders, "This one too?" Coni denies that and has no idea why Oscar is in her house. Oscar assures him that he just wants to talk with his lover and that she will explain it all to him later. "Come on, Beautiful (primor)." He pulls her toward the door. "Beautiful?" Now Beto is really worried. He warns Oscar that if he does anything with her he will finish him off. Oscar points the gun at Beto. "Sí, sí, sí, sí! ¡Está bien!"
Ximy tell Arnie to leave the ice where it is. "Arnie you (tupi) and I (yopi) need to talk." She gestures with his diary, telling him to take a seat. He admits that he wrote the letters from Rolu and that little by little he has fallen in love with her. At the top of the stars, Rolu listens.
Yep, it's Jairo. He hates to interrupt such a tender moment but he and Lobo have unfinished business. Lobo says not now, he'll look Jairo up later. Jairo recognizes Valentina la Monita López and offers to be her manager. He is the best. "I don't work with Mafiosos."He assures her that he is not Mafia, "However i if you'll kiss those..." Moni's ready to take on all three. Lobo seems agitated, "It's not worth the trouble."
In the other room, Coni tells Oscar that she thought that he and Jero were partners. He came looking for the money. She doesn't have the money. She sold her boutique and will sell the house. She accuses Oscar of being stupid for aligning with Jero. Oscar wants his money and if he doesn't get it she's going to jail for Sal's murder. He ends up giving her a few more days and calls her Beautiful again. Uh oh.
Ximy is now wondering in what kind of love has Arnie fallen into with her. Platonic love or love love. He admits that indeed it's love love. Rolu can take it no longer. He comes out of hiding. It's all a joke. Boy, Ximy almost fell for it. She looks for the hidden cameras. Her friends, all but Coni, will enjoy it. She tells them that soon she will pull a good joke on them. She goes upstairs and Rolu turns on Arnie telling him to get it straight, Ximena doesn't care for him the way he wishes. And now he's going back upstairs to join HIS wife in THEIR bed.
Beto is still bound to the wall. He wants some answers. "Está bien, Bizcocho, I'll tell you the truth."
Moni's upset by what happened. She wants to know if Lobo's keeping anything from her. He tells her it's just as he had said, Jairo lost all his bets because he refused to throw a fight. Lobo's just upset that such a special moment was interrupted. Moni thinks that's for the best. It was wrong. She's not ready. "I need time. Thanks for everything you're doing for me." As she walks away Lobo scowls, "I'm not so patient, Monita, much less now that el Jairo has found me."
Carlos
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Carlos:
Such a shame about your computer, but I would never have believed that you had technical problems from reading the DANDY recap. You got it all! Thank you.
And you made me laugh out loud with, "Mao looks as though he could be thinking as he clenches his teeth. Hard to tell... could be gas." Oh my gosh, you are SO funny, Carlos.
It is so true! If Mau is thinking it is not reflected in his face except for that little uncomfortable facial twist. It could be anything. Peals of laughter are making their way from California to Texas.
And Lobo IS a bad wolf. What is it about "No" that he doesn't understand. Oh, I remember, he is not domesticated. I hope he's housebroken. Julia, I think you should take him in hand. A few weeks in Seattle should bring him right back under control, No?
Coni sure looked cute tonight Carlos. I know we have seen that outfit before, but I think she is dressing up for you in the Ultimos Capitulos.
Thanks again for a great recap. More in la mañana.
EJ
Such a shame about your computer, but I would never have believed that you had technical problems from reading the DANDY recap. You got it all! Thank you.
And you made me laugh out loud with, "Mao looks as though he could be thinking as he clenches his teeth. Hard to tell... could be gas." Oh my gosh, you are SO funny, Carlos.
It is so true! If Mau is thinking it is not reflected in his face except for that little uncomfortable facial twist. It could be anything. Peals of laughter are making their way from California to Texas.
And Lobo IS a bad wolf. What is it about "No" that he doesn't understand. Oh, I remember, he is not domesticated. I hope he's housebroken. Julia, I think you should take him in hand. A few weeks in Seattle should bring him right back under control, No?
Coni sure looked cute tonight Carlos. I know we have seen that outfit before, but I think she is dressing up for you in the Ultimos Capitulos.
Thanks again for a great recap. More in la mañana.
EJ
Carlos...first of all PERFECT title...stress management for Connie but also for you! So sorry about laptop problems (I too have had 'em) but your recap was brilliant.
Some favorite moments in addition to the one my amiga Elna June mentioned. "you callous cow", "have to give the little bastard credit, he knows how to play the game", your "precise and to the point" quip about Oscar's threat and then...oh my...you've continued to find new names for the cabaña...Beezlebub's Bed & Breakfast, Hotel Hell and best of all Oscar's Oasis of Odio. You are such a funny guy! And a sense of humor in the face of a lost recap is awesome. YOUR stress management technique is wonderful. Thanks as always for an awesome recap. You rock, doc.
Some favorite moments in addition to the one my amiga Elna June mentioned. "you callous cow", "have to give the little bastard credit, he knows how to play the game", your "precise and to the point" quip about Oscar's threat and then...oh my...you've continued to find new names for the cabaña...Beezlebub's Bed & Breakfast, Hotel Hell and best of all Oscar's Oasis of Odio. You are such a funny guy! And a sense of humor in the face of a lost recap is awesome. YOUR stress management technique is wonderful. Thanks as always for an awesome recap. You rock, doc.
Good morning Carlos, Elna June and Judy. What a beautiful day!
Carlos: A wonderful, all encompaasing recap. One of the many reasons I love your summaries is your wry, witty comments generously sprinkled throughout: "You've been busy murdering the only true friend that you have in the world you callous cow", "...like a lot of executives, Beto busies himself playing with his dolls" and my favorite, "Beelzebub's Bed and Breakfast". Excellent!
I'm with Elna June and Judy. I'm sorry you had technical difficulties but never would have known if you hadn't told us. You didn't need pictures, your words shone brightly without them. The embedded vocabulary was greatly appreciated.
I hope that someone will realize Ali's death is suspicious. Nieves? Marcos? If our dear, dim witted Mau has an inkling something is amiss, will he act on it? Ack.
Rolu's secret is revealed as is Arni's. Hopefully, Ximena will do the right thing and return Arni's devotion with ony sisterly affection. Rolu is her soul mate and while far from perfect, he was willing to risk his life for her. I think he has atoned for his sins...
Who has the intelligence and stealth to bring down Oski? As much as I hate to admit it, I think it's going to have to be Marcos.
Let's get Gabi and Sal and Estrella and Aldo freed and reunited.
Diana
Carlos: A wonderful, all encompaasing recap. One of the many reasons I love your summaries is your wry, witty comments generously sprinkled throughout: "You've been busy murdering the only true friend that you have in the world you callous cow", "...like a lot of executives, Beto busies himself playing with his dolls" and my favorite, "Beelzebub's Bed and Breakfast". Excellent!
I'm with Elna June and Judy. I'm sorry you had technical difficulties but never would have known if you hadn't told us. You didn't need pictures, your words shone brightly without them. The embedded vocabulary was greatly appreciated.
I hope that someone will realize Ali's death is suspicious. Nieves? Marcos? If our dear, dim witted Mau has an inkling something is amiss, will he act on it? Ack.
Rolu's secret is revealed as is Arni's. Hopefully, Ximena will do the right thing and return Arni's devotion with ony sisterly affection. Rolu is her soul mate and while far from perfect, he was willing to risk his life for her. I think he has atoned for his sins...
Who has the intelligence and stealth to bring down Oski? As much as I hate to admit it, I think it's going to have to be Marcos.
Let's get Gabi and Sal and Estrella and Aldo freed and reunited.
Diana
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: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7:37:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7:37:00 AM EDT
"Beelzebub's Bed and Breakfast"...brilliant!"Oscar's Oasis of Odio"...outrageous!
"Box away her cares and woes"...I'm going to be humming Bye Bye Birdie all day.
Carlos, yet another fine and fabulous recap in the face of technical difficulties. You are a trooper.
I feel Oscar's safety net is slowly starting to fray, and what do desperate bad guys do when they are cornered? They usually take others down with them. Hopefully it will be Isabel.
Diana, I also hope somebody becomes suspicious of Ali's death. I hate the thought that it will be forever undiscovered that her supposed best friend murdered her in such a cold-blooded way. I had to fast forward through their last scenes together.
I'm torn between Rolu and Arnie now. However it's become clear to me that Xime is dragging this out and torturing them both a little. How fun!!
Carlos, you are such a clever chap. Thank you for your hilarious take on this episode. I have to admit I look forward to your editorial comments when it comes to all things medical. I always wonder "what would Carlos say about this?" Thanks amigo!
"Box away her cares and woes"...I'm going to be humming Bye Bye Birdie all day.
Carlos, yet another fine and fabulous recap in the face of technical difficulties. You are a trooper.
I feel Oscar's safety net is slowly starting to fray, and what do desperate bad guys do when they are cornered? They usually take others down with them. Hopefully it will be Isabel.
Diana, I also hope somebody becomes suspicious of Ali's death. I hate the thought that it will be forever undiscovered that her supposed best friend murdered her in such a cold-blooded way. I had to fast forward through their last scenes together.
I'm torn between Rolu and Arnie now. However it's become clear to me that Xime is dragging this out and torturing them both a little. How fun!!
Carlos, you are such a clever chap. Thank you for your hilarious take on this episode. I have to admit I look forward to your editorial comments when it comes to all things medical. I always wonder "what would Carlos say about this?" Thanks amigo!
Good morning Elna June, Judy, Diana, and Sylvia. Things look better this morning. I found and think I've solved the laptop problem... good news. Unfortunately, In doing so, I have discovered that I'm an idiot who should be kept away from modern appliances. Oh well, it's comforting to have a least the laptop working again.
What a disappointment Lobo is turning out to be. He seemed truly sinister in that last scene. And our affable Irish setter is Moni's hope? Time to get Sal back.
I was encouraged by Sal and Aldo. Though nothing was said, it looked as though they were sizing up the Tweedle boys. Maybe now that they realize that they can't rely on Jero, and with Oscar out the picture for the moment, they will make their move. Sal would certainly be a useful arrow back in Mao's quiver.
Poor Coni looks to be overwhelmed by setbacks at the moment, but I'm confident that she'll pull it all together and become a critical instrument in righting some of these wrongs that keep piling up.
I've never been a huge Arnie fan but I did feel pity for him last night. Sadly for him, I'm afraid that Ximy has a similar feeling.
I've been wanting Alicia to shut up, but this is not at all what I had in mind. More proof for the old caution, "Careful what you wish for."
Thinking about the finale, if it is two hours, maybe we could consider each of us doing a segment and having one of us post the segment on a single posting. Just a thought, but I think that would be fun. Elna June could join us.
Carlos
What a disappointment Lobo is turning out to be. He seemed truly sinister in that last scene. And our affable Irish setter is Moni's hope? Time to get Sal back.
I was encouraged by Sal and Aldo. Though nothing was said, it looked as though they were sizing up the Tweedle boys. Maybe now that they realize that they can't rely on Jero, and with Oscar out the picture for the moment, they will make their move. Sal would certainly be a useful arrow back in Mao's quiver.
Poor Coni looks to be overwhelmed by setbacks at the moment, but I'm confident that she'll pull it all together and become a critical instrument in righting some of these wrongs that keep piling up.
I've never been a huge Arnie fan but I did feel pity for him last night. Sadly for him, I'm afraid that Ximy has a similar feeling.
I've been wanting Alicia to shut up, but this is not at all what I had in mind. More proof for the old caution, "Careful what you wish for."
Thinking about the finale, if it is two hours, maybe we could consider each of us doing a segment and having one of us post the segment on a single posting. Just a thought, but I think that would be fun. Elna June could join us.
Carlos
I've been pondering the question as to what is Isabel's greatest sin. Ethically, it's the diabolical, methodical plot to kill Monita. As we assume that won't occur, this is followed closely by the murder and betrayal of someone who loved, believed in and trusted her, Ali.
As despicable as the above are, I feel Isabel's greatest sin is moral. The hatred and abandonment of her own child followed by her cold, calculating subsequent rejection. The about face deceit and conniving to get Moni's bone marrow was chilling. Her attempt to mentally abuse Moni by ruthlessly eliminating her great love and her friends by duplicity and treachery are unforgiveable.
It's interesting and disturbing to find a character who is pure evil and who has (at least so far) shown no human kindness or compassion. The fact that this character really bothers me is a testament to the brillant writing.
Diana
As despicable as the above are, I feel Isabel's greatest sin is moral. The hatred and abandonment of her own child followed by her cold, calculating subsequent rejection. The about face deceit and conniving to get Moni's bone marrow was chilling. Her attempt to mentally abuse Moni by ruthlessly eliminating her great love and her friends by duplicity and treachery are unforgiveable.
It's interesting and disturbing to find a character who is pure evil and who has (at least so far) shown no human kindness or compassion. The fact that this character really bothers me is a testament to the brillant writing.
Diana
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 9:32:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 9:32:00 AM EDT
Well said Diana. You have a great way of logically arranging some unpleasant thoughts that were flying around inside my head.
Carlos, thanks for a great bit of Stress Management. Color me still a little surprised that Alicia is gone. I thought for sure the writers would spring a resurrection on us. Thanks for another brilliant recap to relieve the stress. :)
That was quite the act by Sneaky Snake, callous cow, Serpent Lady. Estrella is right, "You're a way better actress than me." "Lobo's medical credentials."? I'm sure he's played one on TV. Hey, it looks like he was right. They pulled the sheet over her face. So sad. :(
So Rolu is OK and Jero took the brunt of the fall. You knew Jero was going to be out for awhile just to keep Gabi from finding out where Oscar is.
"I'm incapable (incapaz) of lying to you. I would never betray you." "...until he grabs her butt." I'll just grab your butt every once and awhile.
Our little Moni, she'll fix Jairo. She's ready to fight anybody. Er.. They may have guns.
So what is Lobo up to? "I'm not so patient." Que?
Diana, from yesterday, glad to see your brother is into remission.
Sylvia, agree with you. Isabel has to go down now and Oscar taking her with him to h*ll may be the best choice now.
Diana, great summary of Isabel's sins and crimes. Couldn't agree more.
That was quite the act by Sneaky Snake, callous cow, Serpent Lady. Estrella is right, "You're a way better actress than me." "Lobo's medical credentials."? I'm sure he's played one on TV. Hey, it looks like he was right. They pulled the sheet over her face. So sad. :(
So Rolu is OK and Jero took the brunt of the fall. You knew Jero was going to be out for awhile just to keep Gabi from finding out where Oscar is.
"I'm incapable (incapaz) of lying to you. I would never betray you." "...until he grabs her butt." I'll just grab your butt every once and awhile.
Our little Moni, she'll fix Jairo. She's ready to fight anybody. Er.. They may have guns.
So what is Lobo up to? "I'm not so patient." Que?
Diana, from yesterday, glad to see your brother is into remission.
Sylvia, agree with you. Isabel has to go down now and Oscar taking her with him to h*ll may be the best choice now.
Diana, great summary of Isabel's sins and crimes. Couldn't agree more.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 9:48:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 9:48:00 AM EDT
Diana,
I share your assessment of Isabel. Quietly she has been one of the most despicable bad guys ever. Most of the villains I have had a begrudging admiration for. Not so this time. Dying is too good for her. I want to see some suffering.
Carlos
I share your assessment of Isabel. Quietly she has been one of the most despicable bad guys ever. Most of the villains I have had a begrudging admiration for. Not so this time. Dying is too good for her. I want to see some suffering.
Carlos
Great comments everyone. Hard to say what I want for Isabel. I guess what I want is for her to realize how horribly wrong she's been in her thoughts and actions. That would be the suffering she deserves...to fully realize the harm she's done and the vicious selfishness of her every thought and deed. And then to receive the legal consequences for her murder of her friend Alicia.
However, I don't think that realization will come. She appears to be a true sociopath, incapable of feeling any regret at hurting others so grievously.
I'm still in shock at Alicia's death, frankly. Guess the writers needed something legal to nail Hissy for a jail sentence. Her mistreatment of Monita wouldn't qualify for incarceration, evil though it was.
However, I don't think that realization will come. She appears to be a true sociopath, incapable of feeling any regret at hurting others so grievously.
I'm still in shock at Alicia's death, frankly. Guess the writers needed something legal to nail Hissy for a jail sentence. Her mistreatment of Monita wouldn't qualify for incarceration, evil though it was.
Great recap, Carlos, even under difficult circumstances. You portrayed each scene so vividly, I didn't even need pictures. I loved the new names for Oscar's place.
I've been rooting for Arnie, but of course, if Xime doesn't love him, he going to have to bow out gracefully.
There had already been several subtle clues that Lobo was not Mr. Perfect. I think he told one person his wife kicked him out, but he told Moni a slightly different story. Now, Jairo hints that Lobo is not always truthful. And Beto says Lobo had a reputation for being a wolf, playing the field. I think he's lying about his wife and his manager, that HE was unfaithful. As a matter of fact, I think he's almost as good of a liar as Hissabel, although he hasn't done the evil things she has. I could be wrong, and I don't want to disappoint Lobo fans, but this is my gut feeling.
Carlos, I agree that Aldo and Sal look ready to move, now that Oscar's not there.
I don't know if Oscar would have to shoot Isabel to bring her down. If cornered, he could blurt out that she poisoned Alicia, since he knows. But that may not be dramatic enough.
Coni is gradually softening. She told Beto she would tell him the truth about her mess, and if she does, that's a big step towards her redemption. And I have no idea how this could happen, but somehow, I want to see Coni and Moni join forces to save the day (and each other). Is that possible?
I've been rooting for Arnie, but of course, if Xime doesn't love him, he going to have to bow out gracefully.
There had already been several subtle clues that Lobo was not Mr. Perfect. I think he told one person his wife kicked him out, but he told Moni a slightly different story. Now, Jairo hints that Lobo is not always truthful. And Beto says Lobo had a reputation for being a wolf, playing the field. I think he's lying about his wife and his manager, that HE was unfaithful. As a matter of fact, I think he's almost as good of a liar as Hissabel, although he hasn't done the evil things she has. I could be wrong, and I don't want to disappoint Lobo fans, but this is my gut feeling.
Carlos, I agree that Aldo and Sal look ready to move, now that Oscar's not there.
I don't know if Oscar would have to shoot Isabel to bring her down. If cornered, he could blurt out that she poisoned Alicia, since he knows. But that may not be dramatic enough.
Coni is gradually softening. She told Beto she would tell him the truth about her mess, and if she does, that's a big step towards her redemption. And I have no idea how this could happen, but somehow, I want to see Coni and Moni join forces to save the day (and each other). Is that possible?
JudyB:
Goood point on the reason for Isabel's murder—from the writer's standpoint.
I have been thinking about a fitting ending for Isabel in Gancho. Remembering that our dear jarocha told us the happy endings are de riguer for telenovelas, it is hard to think of a way for Isabel to exit that is satisfying to us in Viewerville and satisfying to Valentina. Valentina is not a very complex character; her beauty made me want to attribute to her more subtlety than she actually possesses.
She is street-smart and clever at times, fearless and pugnacious as befits a boxeadora, but she is not terribly bright. The real problem she has is her rigidity. Monita's world is either black or white like an Ansel Adams photograph and there is no room for shades of gray. She has binary morality, on or off; people in her world are either good or bad, period. Her blind loyalty to her BELIEF about her Mother has also made her exceedingly vulnerable.
So how to resolve the dilemma of Isabel? Her crimes must be revealed and she WILL surely die or be punished somehow. How will Monita reconcile the ambivalence of loving a sociopath? Will her switch go to off? Will she hate her Mother as vigorously then as she loves her now? Will Coni become the replacement for Isabel in Monita's mind? (It doesn't seem likely)! Dim Mauricio means well but he is no replacement for a bad Mommy.
I for one am anxiously awaiting the Gancho writer's resolution to Valentina's relationship with her Mother.
My fantasy? Valentina AND her Mother undergo mind-bending leaps of awareness. Monita realizes her Mom is a dangerous demon cobra and someone with sense—let's make that a now-reunited Gabi and Sal—tells her that sociopaths are recidivist actors—short of Divine Intervention their behavior rarely changes.
Isabel's punishment is that she too, gains a heart along with perfect memory of her past behavior. She discovers that she has a true vocation (unlike Regina's over on CS) and enters the convent/monastery, Our Lady of Failed Sociopathy. There she takes a vow of perpetual silence and isolation (no letters and no visitors, ever) and spends her days praying (sincerely, for this is a happy ending and she is now reformed in heart) for all those to whom she has done harm.
Valentina, unable to see or speak to her Mother, goes on with her life with Mau and the kids, has a couple of offspring of her own. If she Moni falls back into rigid thinking, she can -ow idealize her (formerly-fallen-now-sainted mother from who she is forever separated.
Or an alternate scenario—in the deep brown smog of a DF winter day, Isabel could be walking near the Zocalo when she is hit by a Globus tourist bus full of wanna-be bi-lingual Americans, fans of Gancholandia, on their way to a pilgrimage stop at the Grupo Semeno building. Sadly, Isabel is squashed like a bug.
EJ
EJ
Goood point on the reason for Isabel's murder—from the writer's standpoint.
I have been thinking about a fitting ending for Isabel in Gancho. Remembering that our dear jarocha told us the happy endings are de riguer for telenovelas, it is hard to think of a way for Isabel to exit that is satisfying to us in Viewerville and satisfying to Valentina. Valentina is not a very complex character; her beauty made me want to attribute to her more subtlety than she actually possesses.
She is street-smart and clever at times, fearless and pugnacious as befits a boxeadora, but she is not terribly bright. The real problem she has is her rigidity. Monita's world is either black or white like an Ansel Adams photograph and there is no room for shades of gray. She has binary morality, on or off; people in her world are either good or bad, period. Her blind loyalty to her BELIEF about her Mother has also made her exceedingly vulnerable.
So how to resolve the dilemma of Isabel? Her crimes must be revealed and she WILL surely die or be punished somehow. How will Monita reconcile the ambivalence of loving a sociopath? Will her switch go to off? Will she hate her Mother as vigorously then as she loves her now? Will Coni become the replacement for Isabel in Monita's mind? (It doesn't seem likely)! Dim Mauricio means well but he is no replacement for a bad Mommy.
I for one am anxiously awaiting the Gancho writer's resolution to Valentina's relationship with her Mother.
My fantasy? Valentina AND her Mother undergo mind-bending leaps of awareness. Monita realizes her Mom is a dangerous demon cobra and someone with sense—let's make that a now-reunited Gabi and Sal—tells her that sociopaths are recidivist actors—short of Divine Intervention their behavior rarely changes.
Isabel's punishment is that she too, gains a heart along with perfect memory of her past behavior. She discovers that she has a true vocation (unlike Regina's over on CS) and enters the convent/monastery, Our Lady of Failed Sociopathy. There she takes a vow of perpetual silence and isolation (no letters and no visitors, ever) and spends her days praying (sincerely, for this is a happy ending and she is now reformed in heart) for all those to whom she has done harm.
Valentina, unable to see or speak to her Mother, goes on with her life with Mau and the kids, has a couple of offspring of her own. If she Moni falls back into rigid thinking, she can -ow idealize her (formerly-fallen-now-sainted mother from who she is forever separated.
Or an alternate scenario—in the deep brown smog of a DF winter day, Isabel could be walking near the Zocalo when she is hit by a Globus tourist bus full of wanna-be bi-lingual Americans, fans of Gancholandia, on their way to a pilgrimage stop at the Grupo Semeno building. Sadly, Isabel is squashed like a bug.
EJ
EJ
Hombre:
I share your trepidation about Lobo. Remember the sad story he told Valentina about his wife was that she cheated on him with his manager, who was like a father to him.
Darn! I wanted Estrella to end up with someone. Maybe she has to head off to her telenovela at Televisa and fall in love with the leading man, who just happens to want to raise the son of a punk 17 year old.
One can always hope.
I share your trepidation about Lobo. Remember the sad story he told Valentina about his wife was that she cheated on him with his manager, who was like a father to him.
Darn! I wanted Estrella to end up with someone. Maybe she has to head off to her telenovela at Televisa and fall in love with the leading man, who just happens to want to raise the son of a punk 17 year old.
One can always hope.
Sure, I am willing to tame the big bad wolf. Send him to me.
Carlos, terrible bummer about the computer problems, but that was a first-rate recap and I can't believe the original could have been better.
Mr. Wolfman sure seems up to no good. He told Monita that he and his wife were having problems because he really wanted kids and she didn't, before she had an affair with his manager. It didn't quite match the story he told others and seemed calculated to garner maximum sympathy. Heinie-grabbing after a only a little kissing to which she barely responds, though? He is not as smooth as he thinks he is.
Beto looks great in lavender. He should wear it all the time.
Rolu and Arnie both behaved rather poorly, I thought. They are brothers, though, and they seem to revert to little-kid style fighting when they both want the same toy.
Elna June, will our tour include a stay at Beelzebub's Bed and Breakfast?
Carlos, terrible bummer about the computer problems, but that was a first-rate recap and I can't believe the original could have been better.
Mr. Wolfman sure seems up to no good. He told Monita that he and his wife were having problems because he really wanted kids and she didn't, before she had an affair with his manager. It didn't quite match the story he told others and seemed calculated to garner maximum sympathy. Heinie-grabbing after a only a little kissing to which she barely responds, though? He is not as smooth as he thinks he is.
Beto looks great in lavender. He should wear it all the time.
Rolu and Arnie both behaved rather poorly, I thought. They are brothers, though, and they seem to revert to little-kid style fighting when they both want the same toy.
Elna June, will our tour include a stay at Beelzebub's Bed and Breakfast?
Hi Elna June. Well, yes, telenovelas always have happy ending (cue the big wedding scene) but I can't see Hissy ending up in a convent OR squashed by a bug.
But your reasoning on black and white thinking Monita-style is interesting. I think Monita will forgive her mother and pray for her, while realizing that she is dangerous and delusional and needs to be kept locked away. (they don't have the death penalty in Mexico, do they?)
Two reasons to believe she will forgive. 1) Mothers are sacred in telenovelas so even the worst mamas get forgiven (by heroes and heroines anyway) 2) even though Monita believes the wretched lie about Mauricio and Estrella, she still loves Mauricio and would not wish to cause him harm....and she would protect Estrella, I believe, if push came to shove.
She's mouthy, doesn't listen, has a quick temper and over-the-top reactions, but underneath that prickly exterior, she's a softie.
At least that's my take on it.
Well put though on sociopathy..."sociopaths are recidivist actors and short of Divine Intervention".....Amen. Very hard to change even little flaws, something so fundamental as Isabel's character defect...would take a Burning Bush and then some!
But your reasoning on black and white thinking Monita-style is interesting. I think Monita will forgive her mother and pray for her, while realizing that she is dangerous and delusional and needs to be kept locked away. (they don't have the death penalty in Mexico, do they?)
Two reasons to believe she will forgive. 1) Mothers are sacred in telenovelas so even the worst mamas get forgiven (by heroes and heroines anyway) 2) even though Monita believes the wretched lie about Mauricio and Estrella, she still loves Mauricio and would not wish to cause him harm....and she would protect Estrella, I believe, if push came to shove.
She's mouthy, doesn't listen, has a quick temper and over-the-top reactions, but underneath that prickly exterior, she's a softie.
At least that's my take on it.
Well put though on sociopathy..."sociopaths are recidivist actors and short of Divine Intervention".....Amen. Very hard to change even little flaws, something so fundamental as Isabel's character defect...would take a Burning Bush and then some!
Carlos, sometimes simple insults are the best...I LOVED "callous cow." Another good one, "Mao looks as though he could be thinking as he clenches his teeth. Hard to tell... could be gas.' Also, "Gee, I must have missed the part that revealed Lobo's medical credentials." That was a comical scene, too bad it was at the site of a murder! Thanks for your hard work under duress, laptop problems. We were enjoying your words, we didn't need photos.
Moni is hurting ME (ha!) by treating the woman who raised her, Nieves so cruelly. In fact, for the first time on my novela watching life, I have come to dislike the heroine, she is culpable in all of Isabel's machinations. I've written off Isabel as a cardboard character who isn't worth much consideration because she isn't real. But, how can Moni, one of the "good girls",treat sweet Nieves like she does, what a big old stubborn farm mule she is!
On a lighter note, the Arnie, Xime, Rulo triangle continues to please. I don't ever remember being so confused on the outcome of a novela love "situation". I'd be fine with Rolu, if he could be true to Xime. Has he learned his lesson? (I'm trying to look reasonable, I still want Arnie!)
Moni is hurting ME (ha!) by treating the woman who raised her, Nieves so cruelly. In fact, for the first time on my novela watching life, I have come to dislike the heroine, she is culpable in all of Isabel's machinations. I've written off Isabel as a cardboard character who isn't worth much consideration because she isn't real. But, how can Moni, one of the "good girls",treat sweet Nieves like she does, what a big old stubborn farm mule she is!
On a lighter note, the Arnie, Xime, Rulo triangle continues to please. I don't ever remember being so confused on the outcome of a novela love "situation". I'd be fine with Rolu, if he could be true to Xime. Has he learned his lesson? (I'm trying to look reasonable, I still want Arnie!)
Hi Hombre, Julia, and Sandy,
I've expressed a preference for Rolu previously and I stick by that. Rolu is definitely flawed (heck, all of these folks are flawed in some way) and Arnie not only has revealed even more immaturity, but also now a complete lack of feel for timing and a lack of understanding of Ximy's complex construction. She has an innocence that at times almost makes her appear addled or even dim-witted, but she also has an almost uncanny ability to evaluate a persons true character. I wish that she would get an opportunity to know Isabel better. I think that she, like Mao would be able to see her true nature.
I think that Lobo and Isabel may have more in common than we realize. I actually gasped when he grabbed Moni's butt. I thought that he was smoother than that. He could learn from Andres.
I don't trust Alejandra, but you have to admit that she boldly goes after what she wants and apparently she want Iván. Securing the door was a nice touch indicative of some experience.
I'm hoping that somehow Isabel becomes a victim of her own venom.
Carlos
I've expressed a preference for Rolu previously and I stick by that. Rolu is definitely flawed (heck, all of these folks are flawed in some way) and Arnie not only has revealed even more immaturity, but also now a complete lack of feel for timing and a lack of understanding of Ximy's complex construction. She has an innocence that at times almost makes her appear addled or even dim-witted, but she also has an almost uncanny ability to evaluate a persons true character. I wish that she would get an opportunity to know Isabel better. I think that she, like Mao would be able to see her true nature.
I think that Lobo and Isabel may have more in common than we realize. I actually gasped when he grabbed Moni's butt. I thought that he was smoother than that. He could learn from Andres.
I don't trust Alejandra, but you have to admit that she boldly goes after what she wants and apparently she want Iván. Securing the door was a nice touch indicative of some experience.
I'm hoping that somehow Isabel becomes a victim of her own venom.
Carlos
Carlos that was another fine recap. I'm sorry that you had technical problems but that didn't affect the quality of your writing.
I'm with you on Rolu. I think he and Xime make a great couple and I'm also on his corner.
I love the tenderness that is always present when Coni speaks with Beto.
Moni exasperates me but I still like her. I agree completely with Elna June about her seeing people in black or white. I also think discovering the truth with Isabel will force her to reevaluate her views on people.
Jarocha
I'm with you on Rolu. I think he and Xime make a great couple and I'm also on his corner.
I love the tenderness that is always present when Coni speaks with Beto.
Moni exasperates me but I still like her. I agree completely with Elna June about her seeing people in black or white. I also think discovering the truth with Isabel will force her to reevaluate her views on people.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 3:38:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 3:38:00 PM EDT
Thank you for the recap. I've been thinking Isabel will end up taking her own poison because she thinks she has cancer, but I don't think that will be a satisfying ending. I'd rather see her go to jail because she would hate that.
Aha! Carmen...hadn't thought of that ending. Yesssss...plan to kill Monita fails, truth comes out about Estrella and Mauricio, Isabel unmasked, and believing her leukemia is back takes her own poison. Perfect.
I'm okay with that ending. I just want to be sure she can never harm anyone else and that's a guarantee.
I'm okay with that ending. I just want to be sure she can never harm anyone else and that's a guarantee.
Well, I'm hoping that she gets some of her own poison by mistake but with full knowledge(after the fact) of what happened and with full knowledge that she was not dying from leukemia after all. I know, not very charitable of me. I am so appalled that not only does she wish her own daughter's death, but that she murdered her only real friend. I was not a big fan of Alicia, but I know and appreciate loyalty when I see it. I also don't really care whether she repents or not. I just want her DEAD.
Carlos
Carlos
JudyB:
But I LIKED the idea of Isabel in a convent. You are right that it doesn't seem likely, but it does seem fitting. Hahhaha...
Julia:
I think our tour would need to include an overnight stay at Beelzebub's B&B, with a mandatory walk into the woods to find the farmer's barn in which Xime and Arnie spent the night.
Then we are on to Mau's Bat cave, Jimmy's Gym, Coni's cold echoing apartment and of course, we will enjoy an overnight stay in one of the crowded rooms in la vecindad. I for one want to stay in Estrella's place. I have never actually been in a room with so many plastic flowers.
Then we have a free morning to wash out our "things" in the community laundry trough before we head out to Xime's place, and the grand tour of Rolu's balconies of doom.
I don't know what has gotten into me today. I am FILLED with fantasies, Isabel in a convent, the Gancho Globus Tour. It must be spring...
EJ
But I LIKED the idea of Isabel in a convent. You are right that it doesn't seem likely, but it does seem fitting. Hahhaha...
Julia:
I think our tour would need to include an overnight stay at Beelzebub's B&B, with a mandatory walk into the woods to find the farmer's barn in which Xime and Arnie spent the night.
Then we are on to Mau's Bat cave, Jimmy's Gym, Coni's cold echoing apartment and of course, we will enjoy an overnight stay in one of the crowded rooms in la vecindad. I for one want to stay in Estrella's place. I have never actually been in a room with so many plastic flowers.
Then we have a free morning to wash out our "things" in the community laundry trough before we head out to Xime's place, and the grand tour of Rolu's balconies of doom.
I don't know what has gotten into me today. I am FILLED with fantasies, Isabel in a convent, the Gancho Globus Tour. It must be spring...
EJ
Carlos:
You are bloodthirsty today, my friend. I must concur with you that Isabel's murder of Alicia was beyond distasteful. Truly shocking, that.
If the real recappers agree, I am happy to participate in the Gancho wrap-up. What is the date for this?
Kris:
I have been missing you. Hope all is well in your life.
EJ
You are bloodthirsty today, my friend. I must concur with you that Isabel's murder of Alicia was beyond distasteful. Truly shocking, that.
If the real recappers agree, I am happy to participate in the Gancho wrap-up. What is the date for this?
Kris:
I have been missing you. Hope all is well in your life.
EJ
Elna June,
Here you are talking about beautiful things as I sit here wishing some poor misunderstood old biddy dead. I like your thoughts better.
Carlos
Here you are talking about beautiful things as I sit here wishing some poor misunderstood old biddy dead. I like your thoughts better.
Carlos
EJ,
On "our" trip, don't we need to find out where Nieves shops? Her look has done wonders for her, us next?
On "our" trip, don't we need to find out where Nieves shops? Her look has done wonders for her, us next?
On the finale wrapup...once upon a time (back in Juan Querendon days) kris fixed us up with instant messaging and we talked back and forth while doing the recap portions (and slugging down various refeshments) It was complicated though. Doubt she wants to go through all of that again, but we could divvy up the portions between ads somehow.
Carlos, much obliged for the excellent recap!
Isabel: ain't it funny how she's getting all our attention now?
Isabel: ain't it funny how she's getting all our attention now?
Sandy:
You are so right. A shopping tour of Nieves' special boutiques is a must for our tour. I don't know about you but I would stand in line for one of those pink feathered headbands.
Hahahhaha
You are so right. A shopping tour of Nieves' special boutiques is a must for our tour. I don't know about you but I would stand in line for one of those pink feathered headbands.
Hahahhaha
Carlos, I agree with EJ, you are bloodthirsty today. I'm still not sure if I want to believe that Alicia is dead yet or not. Will we have a miracle revival? Probably not it looks like.
So what's up with Lobo, why can't he be patient? What's in it for him.. besides having Moni?
I'm in Arnie's corner, perhaps more in Xime's corner. Not sure if she should have either brother. Things about Rolu just don't sit right. Just seems like once he gets Xime completely in his corner, he'll be done with her. All about winning for him I think.
Isabel taking her own poison would be good end for me, sure more suffering would be a bonus. :)
So what's up with Lobo, why can't he be patient? What's in it for him.. besides having Moni?
I'm in Arnie's corner, perhaps more in Xime's corner. Not sure if she should have either brother. Things about Rolu just don't sit right. Just seems like once he gets Xime completely in his corner, he'll be done with her. All about winning for him I think.
Isabel taking her own poison would be good end for me, sure more suffering would be a bonus. :)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 5:34:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 5:34:00 PM EDT
Those of us who are watching Gancho and Mi Pecado are overdosing on feathered hair accessories...our dear ($#@&@) Renata seems to think that her feather hair clip is the cat's meow or would you say the chicken's cluck. Nieves is having a bit more luck with her feathery hair hoocha-ma-what....
Good afternoon all. I'm ready to buy a ticket for EJ's bus tour of Gancholandia. Can we visit the plaza, listen to mariachis and eat esquites?
I wouldn't mind seeing Isabel accidentally downing some poison that is intended for someone else and Marcos telling her that she in fact does NOT have leukemia. She will have a moment of elation, then she will realize with horror that she has ingested her own poison and, with a gasp and desperate fear of her inevitable trip to hades, she will expire in a spasm of intense pain. Or maybe she won't die, but a side effect of the poison will be that she cannot talk (just like she silenced Alicia), or maybe she'll have a stroke and can't move, but she still has to go to jail and can no longer defend herself with her horrible lies.
When I was in Guanajuato last October those feathered headbands were all the rage. My friend bought one and I wish I would have too.
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I wouldn't mind seeing Isabel accidentally downing some poison that is intended for someone else and Marcos telling her that she in fact does NOT have leukemia. She will have a moment of elation, then she will realize with horror that she has ingested her own poison and, with a gasp and desperate fear of her inevitable trip to hades, she will expire in a spasm of intense pain. Or maybe she won't die, but a side effect of the poison will be that she cannot talk (just like she silenced Alicia), or maybe she'll have a stroke and can't move, but she still has to go to jail and can no longer defend herself with her horrible lies.
When I was in Guanajuato last October those feathered headbands were all the rage. My friend bought one and I wish I would have too.
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