Wednesday, July 21, 2010
El Clon, Wed., July 21 - Summary for Discussion
His parents think Amin is the next Carl Sagan
Jade has rare flash of intelligence
Gloria wins mother of the year
In spite of looking like a deer in the headlights when Said tells Jade to produce the gift for Rania that she went out to get, amazingly, Jade has thought ahead and actually gotten a gift. Said can't say anything.
Amin is checking out planet K for Karla with a telescope when Abdul comes in.
The telescope [which would have to be mounted on a tripod to be used] rises rapidly towards the celestial planets.
The telescope [which would have to be mounted on a tripod to be used] rises rapidly towards the celestial planets.'Amin estába mirando las estrellas', Amin was watching the stars, Abdul announces proudly to Mohamed and Latifa. His parents are thrilled and give him a book on astronomy. Zamira and Jadiya are not deceived as to his real interest. 'Alá te agarró por el copete ¿y no te das cuenta?' Don't you realize that Allah got you for your arrogance, says Jadiya. (I'm guessing here. Literally, copete means a tuft of hair but it also means arrogance. Or maybe you would say, Allah has you by the short and curlies.)
The Naz claims to have a terrible headache and asks to be left alone in her room.
Once there, she miraculously recovers and states that no one is going to decide her future any more.
Once there, she miraculously recovers and states that no one is going to decide her future any more.
Luisa comes to see Dora and explains that she didn't have the courage to go to Morocco. She finds out from Dora that Albieri was with the priest and asks to see him. The two women ask for information on Albieri's whereabouts and plans but Father Andres claims the secret of the confessional. He does say that Albieri isn't crazy. Luisa asks to confess the priest. She says that Daniel is the worst error that has happened to Albieri. The padre asks if Albieri is Daniel's father and Luisa says that Albieri mixed up two embryos but it wasn't his fault.
'Daniel, ¿qué sentirías si fuera un clon?' Daniel, what would you feel if you were a clon? Albieri asks Daniel out of the blue. Daniel replies that it would be like having an identical twin. A twin that was 20 years older, clarifies Albieri. Daniel then says that he would be afraid that he would suddenly die like Dolly the sheep. Albieri claims that Dolly did not die from being a clone.
Lucas is in the restaurant when Cristina comes in. He tries to avoid her but fails. He claims to be in Fez on business. [I'm confused. Does Lucas know that Jade is marrying Zein? I thought Jade didn't know who he was. If he doesn't know, why isn't he more surprised at Cristina suddenly turning up in Morocco?] Lucas meets Zein and is invited to the wedding.
0:13 Albieri continues the 'what if game' with Daniel. If you were a clone, what would think about the scientist who created you? asks Albieri. No scientist in his right mind would clone a human being, says Daniel firmly. It's illegal.
Clara introduces Fernando to Rogelio but he is not friendly.
Malicia thinks that Clara hooked up with Rogelio on purpose to get her fired. (That's something you would do, Malicia.)
Gloria tells Rosa that she doesn't know where Nati and Alej are living. She also says that she used to support their relationship but no more since Nati started taking drugs. Rosa denies that Nati drinks or takes drugs. Gloria can't convince Rosa and neither does the maid in the Ferrer house who had come to the same conclusion on seeing Nati's behavior. [When two people tell you the same thing independently, mama Rosa, you should take it seriously.]
The Naz goes out dancing. 
She is surprised to find Abdul and Latifa up when she comes home. The Naz claims to have gone to the pharmacy for her illness with her high-heeled dancing shoes and Abdul buys that. Then poor Latifa has to serve her leftovers and tea in her room.
She is surprised to find Abdul and Latifa up when she comes home. The Naz claims to have gone to the pharmacy for her illness with her high-heeled dancing shoes and Abdul buys that. Then poor Latifa has to serve her leftovers and tea in her room.Malicia blackmails Luisa (in Anita's hearing) to try and get Rogelio to dump Clara. She then claims to Anita that she and Albieri have nothing to hide.
Albieri arranges to visit Ali with Daniel that evening.
Jade catches Rania and Amina messing with her stuff. They have an argument and Said comes in. He takes Rania's side and says,
'Ella carga a mi hijo. Si peleas con Rania, peleas conmigo,' She is carrying my child. If you fight with Rania, you are fighting with me.' Rania smirks.
Jade wants Zoraida to see what the coffee grounds say about her plan to run off on her wedding day. Zoraida replies that the coffee grounds are stuck on the same old prophecy but now the past and and the present have already crossed and the shadow that is detached from the body is getting closer to her.
Albieri takes Daniel to the famous ruins and loses him.
Amalia tells Leo that she is going to kidnap him for a pre-nuptial trip to see if they can handle living together.
Clara asks Roberto if he has a problem with Fernando. She says that Andrea now meets Fernando at Clara's house. This is news to Roberto. He tells Clara that Fernando brought drugs to his house. Clara is impactada. Roberto says that if Leo finds out, Fer will be fired. He says that they have enough problems with Enrique.
Malicia spreads her malice about Cristina to Diana and gives Pablo the news that Cristina went out of town. Pablo seems surprised that Cristina didn't tell him [How could she? He wouldn't answer her calls.]
Abdul watches Hilda and Karla prance by and tells Amin that they will burn in hell and so will the men who watch them. He shoos Amin inside and then reserves a place in hell for himself by ogling Gloria.
He fantasizes about Gloria belly dancing for him.
He fantasizes about Gloria belly dancing for him.
Alej and Nati come to Gloria's. 
Nati apologizes for what happened the other day. Gloria accepts Nati but tells her not to get her 'baby' involved in that stuff because she won't forgive her.
Nati apologizes for what happened the other day. Gloria accepts Nati but tells her not to get her 'baby' involved in that stuff because she won't forgive her.'Si necesitas ayuda, aqui estoy yo', If you need help, I'm here. [What a great mom Gloria is!!! and what a contrast to Marisa!!!
Zamira wants to go to a party. Latifa is afraid that if she goes and Mohamed finds out, it will be cause for Mohamed to take a second wife. Jadiya pipes up on the evils of second wives. She says that if Rania has a son, Said will love him more than her. Latifa protests this idea but Zamira says that it is true - just look at what Amin gets away with.
Mohamed tells Latifa that Abdul has made arrangements with the best families in Fez and Amin and Zamira will get engaged when they are in Morocco. Latifa protests mildly that they should wait until the children are older but Mohammed insists that this will bring his children closer to their religion and that he knows best. As usual, Latifa capitulates.
Clara tells Fernando that she knows he is taking drugs.
Albieri comes to Ali's house. 'Ayuda me. No puedo mas,' Help me, I can't take any more. He says that Daniel has been lost since the previous evening and he is lost, too. Ali replies that Albieri seems to be more concerned about himself than his godson. Albieri confuses things more while Ali is organizing the search party by telling him that Albieri doesn't have a photograph of Daniel but Ali will recognize him.
The credits roll.
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Jean, thanks very much. As always, your summaries fill in a lot of blanks for me.
I was rolling on the floor when Adbul had his Dona Gloria fantasy...reminded me of the time Naz danced for Tio Ali in her daydreams. Dona Gloria, like Christina, is a character who started out ditzy and is turning into a great character. Thanks again Jean!
Joan
I was rolling on the floor when Adbul had his Dona Gloria fantasy...reminded me of the time Naz danced for Tio Ali in her daydreams. Dona Gloria, like Christina, is a character who started out ditzy and is turning into a great character. Thanks again Jean!
Joan
Permalink posted by 
: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 12:46:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 12:46:00 AM EDT
Thanks, Jean. Despite his religious exterior, Abdul is just another dirty old man. Shame on you, Abdul. Wouldn't it be a switch if Jade married Zein and actually fell in love with him ??? He certainly seems smitten with her. That's how I'd end this tale. I think that Said's plan is going to backfire on him.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:00:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:00:00 AM EDT
De nada, amigas.
Susanlynn, I would love it if Jade fell in love with Zein but it seems like the coffee grounds and the laws of telenovelas don't make that very likely. Lucas is Jade's true love as boring as that will probably be.
Susanlynn, I would love it if Jade fell in love with Zein but it seems like the coffee grounds and the laws of telenovelas don't make that very likely. Lucas is Jade's true love as boring as that will probably be.
Terrific job, Jean!
I especially like the way you describe Amin's scientific activity: "...checking out planet K for Karla"
I'm with you, Joan, about Doña Gloria as a force to be reckoned with, especially when we compare her attitude toward Nati -- helpful, but not naive -- to that of Nati's own mother, who, as we know, lives in her little cocoon of selfishness and denial.
I'm glad to see the way Samira is influencing Jadiya. Jadiya is more and more likeable, and less and less Stepford Wife in Training, Moroccan version.
And Rania is coming across as a very unattractive human being. If only Said would fall in love with her! They deserve each other!
I especially like the way you describe Amin's scientific activity: "...checking out planet K for Karla"
I'm with you, Joan, about Doña Gloria as a force to be reckoned with, especially when we compare her attitude toward Nati -- helpful, but not naive -- to that of Nati's own mother, who, as we know, lives in her little cocoon of selfishness and denial.
I'm glad to see the way Samira is influencing Jadiya. Jadiya is more and more likeable, and less and less Stepford Wife in Training, Moroccan version.
And Rania is coming across as a very unattractive human being. If only Said would fall in love with her! They deserve each other!
Oh goodie! Your summary in hand, I look forward to watching this episode especially because of Naz. I always enjoy her outrageousness (is that a word?).
Incidentally, how does she and/or her makeup people keep the lipstick off her teeth? Lois
Incidentally, how does she and/or her makeup people keep the lipstick off her teeth? Lois
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:49:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:49:00 AM EDT
Thanks as always for the recaps!!
Indeed, Lucas/Jade make for one boring couple. That Zein really is muy guapo!!
Indeed, Lucas/Jade make for one boring couple. That Zein really is muy guapo!!
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 1:58:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 1:58:00 PM EDT
Your point about Lucas & Jade being a boring couple is exactly the point this novela is trying to make which is that missed opportunities and regrets wear people down. And over time as we get older and assume more responsibilities and deal with the hardships these two characters have to deal with, the pure and joyous love they experienced when they first met begins to seem like a distant memory. The arrival of Daniel serves to revitilize that spirit of adventure. For Jade, he reminds her of that Lucas who snuck into her wedding dressed as a woman and for Lucas, he reminds him of why Jade fell in love with him in the first place.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 2:50:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 2:50:00 PM EDT
Great recaps.
It was refreshing & funny to see tio abdul daydreaming about gloria.
Maybe in the future tio ali & abdul will secretly court her. Now that would be hilarious.
phyllis
It was refreshing & funny to see tio abdul daydreaming about gloria.
Maybe in the future tio ali & abdul will secretly court her. Now that would be hilarious.
phyllis
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 3:09:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 3:09:00 PM EDT
Jean, thank you once again! Last night did have it light moments, Abdul the dirty old man, and the Naz sneaking in with dancing shoes in hand just like a teenager.
Raina and her sister have reserved anvils for themselves after the last couple of days. If Raina thinks she can control Said, good luck!
I wonder if Leo's new love is going to take him to Fez? I also wonder if Cristina will end up with Daniel. She did have a thing for Diego and the same feelings when she met Daniel.
Zein deserves someone much better than Jade. I hope he doesn't fall in love with her, maybe they could just become good friends.
Rosemary
Raina and her sister have reserved anvils for themselves after the last couple of days. If Raina thinks she can control Said, good luck!
I wonder if Leo's new love is going to take him to Fez? I also wonder if Cristina will end up with Daniel. She did have a thing for Diego and the same feelings when she met Daniel.
Zein deserves someone much better than Jade. I hope he doesn't fall in love with her, maybe they could just become good friends.
Rosemary
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 3:25:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 3:25:00 PM EDT
Hi Rosemary: Remember when Leo took Amalia to Fez and Cristina sabotaged their hotel reservations and then he insisted that they return to Miami when he thought Cristina was going to kill herself? I can't imagine that Amalia would want to go back to Fez again but this 'kidnapping' thing must mean something. Maybe she is going to take Leo somewhere where his cell phone won't work so that he can't be reached when there is some problem with Lucas or Nati.
Finally! Maybe karma is happening to alicia. It was so nice to see her squirm reguarding clara dating her boss rogelio.
As for raina, I bet she'll continue to use her pregnancy as leverage to get everthing she wants.
KC
As for raina, I bet she'll continue to use her pregnancy as leverage to get everthing she wants.
KC
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 4:16:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 4:16:00 PM EDT
Jean, I had the same suspicion when I heard about Leo and Amalia's plans to get away from it all -- that we are being primed for another disaster involving either Lucas or Nati.
Thanks so much, Jean. I enjoyed your summarcap as always--good Spanish, good photos, good snark.
Apparently hypocrisy isn't haram. First we have Tio Abdul gawking at Gloria after telling Amin that such behavior will land a man en el infierno, and then the Naz sluttily showing off her wares on the dance floor while telling her dance partner not to touch her.
I hope most of the action tonight will take place in Morocco. I'm really tired of almost all the plot threads back in the USA--Enrique, Fer, the Skanks, Malicia, even Nati and Alej. At least in Morocco we've got Zein (yum), plus whatever plot Cristina dreams up, and perhaps finally a clone sighting by someone who knows Lucas. Then again, I wonder whether tonight's episode will just be a holding pattern for Friday.
Apparently hypocrisy isn't haram. First we have Tio Abdul gawking at Gloria after telling Amin that such behavior will land a man en el infierno, and then the Naz sluttily showing off her wares on the dance floor while telling her dance partner not to touch her.
I hope most of the action tonight will take place in Morocco. I'm really tired of almost all the plot threads back in the USA--Enrique, Fer, the Skanks, Malicia, even Nati and Alej. At least in Morocco we've got Zein (yum), plus whatever plot Cristina dreams up, and perhaps finally a clone sighting by someone who knows Lucas. Then again, I wonder whether tonight's episode will just be a holding pattern for Friday.
Uh oh--Anvil Alert! I wonder if the whole thread about Dolly the Sheep was a premonition; remember Daniel said he wouldn't want to be a clone because Dolly the Sheep died so young, then Albieri hastened to reassure him that wasn't why Dolly died...
Joan
Joan
Permalink posted by : Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 5:55:00 PM EDT
: Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 5:55:00 PM EDT
I agree Joan. There have already been a lot of clues that indicate that there isn't going to be a happy ever after for the clone. Estela says that Daniel doesn't seem to belong anywhere, the coffee grounds are presumably referring to him as a shadow separated from its body and doubtless others. And more than that, cloning a human is wrong so there have to be consequences both for Albieri and the clon.
Oooh, Joan & Jean. That premonition just gave me goosebumps (more so than Albieri and Danny's conversation). Don't do that! :-)
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