Saturday, October 09, 2010

Dinero, Friday, October 8th – No barbecue, but things are really cookin’


After yesterday’s previews, I was all excited that I’d get to recap the soon to be legendary barbecue at the hacienda, replete with food, drinks, all the rivals for all the loves, and of course, bikinis. But such was not to be. However, there were all sorts of fun developments tonight, together with musical entertainment and some wicked humor, so I wasn’t disappointed in the least. I guess it was like the appetizer for the big meal, full of zest, and very savory, getting us ready for the feast. My mouth is watering, just thinking about it. Let’s enjoy.

Vicky is hot to trot, suggests a hotel where she and Rafa can do “cositas”. She plants a Carmela-style kiss on Rafa, which he bravely endures before pulling back, they “need time” before their passion can come back. She’s not buying this, but he’s saved by the bell, that is, his cellphone, Doña Arcadia has summoned him. Well, can’t keep the boss lady waiting, as he tells Her Royal Highness to count to ten, and before the rooster sings, he’ll be there!

Said exalted one has summoned Pepeto and Dandy to solve the mystery of why they were hiding from Carmela. She tells them “I’m waiting” (estoy esperando). However, esperando also means expecting, so Dandy stupidly asks if she’s expecting a baby. Guess not, she’s expecting an explanation. They’re shocked she knows all about the hiding, wondering if she’s a clairvoyant (vidente) or fortune-teller (pitonisa). She intimidates them into talking. “Once upon a time” (habia una vez), begins Dandy, but Arcadia’s already heard Cinderella 1000 times, and finally gets the boys to talk. They start with the fact that Jimenez saw Carmela and Marco kissing. Oooh, this is good, thinks Arcadia, ordering Chato to bring her “medicine” (which looks like brandy).

It’s evening in a windy, leafy, rootop café, and Marco greets a recalcitrant Alejandra. She gets right to the point, telling him she’s quite troubled by the fact that Rafa’s Mom was put in jail just now, she thinks Marco did it to separate Rafa and Ale. Marco starts out with it’s just a coincidence, there’s no proof, but Ale (finally) isn’t buying it, and Marco takes off the gloves. He thinks Ale should come back to him, and if not, there just might be “more coincidences” that put the mother of “that lowlife” in jeopardy. “You disgust me” replies Ale (Yes!), finally seeing Marco’s true colors.

Felipe’s doing the crossword puzzle. What’s a burro with four letters? He thinks it’s Pancho, Pancho thinks it’s Felipe, Dad corrects them, it’s un asno (a donkey). In waltzes Vicky, chirping away happily. She’s getting her pajarito back, Doña Leonor’s out of jail, and they’re having a “surprise party” at Leonor’s house. In a half hour. The boys wonder how she can cook up something to bring to the party that fast, but in less than two minutes, she brings out 4 HUGE platters of meaty dishes,


pointing out that a woman in love can do anything. As she goes back into the kitchen, Gaston wonders if he wasted his money on that psychologist. The boys point out that after dealing with Vicky, the psychologist probably needed treatment for himself (I agree).

Marco insults Ale a bit, calling her ungrateful, immature, etc., when who should show up but Daniel, bringing an instant smile of relief to Ale’s face, and prompting Marco to go postal. What’s up, now you’re changing suitors like handkerchiefs (cambiando pretendientes como pañuelas)? Daniel defends Ale, saying he knows martial arts (yeah, right). Mad Marco’s getting red,


but Dapper Dan is cool, just lapping it up.


The yelling starts, and Ale threatens to leave if Marco doesn’t sit down. He sits, and Daniel tells “Marquito” that he can see from a mile away (a leguas) that Ale doesn’t love Markie anymore. So why not get divorced like a civilized couple? Ale agrees. Daniel then asks if Marco’s coming to the party at the hacienda. This really gets Marco upset, he was the last to hear of this (and he thinks to himself, what gives? It must be Shrimp Man). Daniel thinks to himself, if this guy only knew that I bought the hacienda…. Ale thinks to herself, gotta get out of here, I miss Rafa. Marco’s phone rings, and as usual he says it’s Urdiales (it’s really Claudia, inviting him for a night of steamy passion). He moves a few feet away to answer. And guess what! Daniel knows Urdiales, and doesn’t think Marco works for him. Ale says he works in secret. We’ll see, muses Daniel (another Yes!) Marco leaves.

Daniel convinces “Ale chiquilla” (Ale my little kid) to stay for dinner, and he proceeds to pour on the bull about how he’ll do anything for Ale, he’s patient, caring, wonderful, and doesn’t she find a few things about him appealing? Ale admits he has no problems whatsoever with self-esteem (!) Daniel asks if Arcadia and Beltran can come to the party. No problem (it looks as if the immediate world will be there). She also has her doubts about his ownership of the hacienda, but he says he’ll prove this soon. He goes on and on about how wonderful he is, her wishes are his desires. She goes okay, I desire to go home, But she does have one question. Is he going to keep talking and talking all night? No, just until we get to your house, he says slyly.

After remarking that she wishes Pepeto would change his name, because it sounds too much like “mamotreto”, (which is a big, useless book), Doña Arcadia gets Rafa to confirm Dandy and Pepeto’s account about Carmela. Rafa says they had to prove that sneaky Marco is a con-man, who cheats Ale left and right (la engaña a diestra y siniestra). They knew Marco kissed Carmela, and Rafa is sure that since Carmela is in charge of the legal procedures with the hacienda, there must be some kind of deal between her and Marco. Arcadia then says what we’ve been saying for months. If you really care about Alejandra, why don’t YOU go confront Carmela personally, instead of sending your buddies? (Amen!) Rafa realizes she’s right, and thanks her. Chato brings some beef tacos, cooked onions and pápalos, (a green herb which helps digestion), all of which turn out to be for the dogs. But Arcadia decides she and Rafa can have some, too. She lovingly watches her doggies eat. When they seem to gorge on the meat and leave the tortillas, she reminds them to eat the tortillas, too, they need their calcium.

And boom, we’re at the party! No, not the hacienda party, it’s welcome home to Leonor, with balloons and signs at the family home.

Pepeto, Jimenez, Susana, Dandy and Trapito are there, too. Jimenez is happy Leonor got out of the can (bote, slang for the slammer), and Susana points out that the planets are now in harmony. There’s a banging on the door, and Vicky and crew (including her amiga, don’t know her name) happily bring in their bountiful trays of beef. Jaime, Julieta and Cesar are there, too. Don Gaston has some kind words for Leonor, and I wonder if these two might get together. Vicky wonders why Rafa is late, but then they hear him coming, and she shooshes the whole crowd. When Rafa opens the door, everyone yells “surprise!” He’s happy that they’re all together. Vicky offers Rafa some of the food, and Susana inquires whether there might be any vegetables. Pancho and Felipe are a bit surprised that anyone would turn down the best meat in town, having never heard of a vegetarian. Rafa gets some of the whiskey left over from the accident, so very long ago. Vicky gives him a happy, but awkward kiss. The plastic cups are filled, and Rafa toasts his Mom, they’ll always care for her, just as she always cared for him and Julieta.

So what can top this? Rafa’s gonna sing! Julieta puts on a karaoke disc, the dancing starts (Leonor showing some excellent moves),


and Rafa sings Que Esto Que Lo Otro. Here’s a link. And here are the lyrics:

LA VECINA DEL NUMERO 18 LE DIJO A LA DEL 10
QUE HACE MUCHO QUE ESTOY LLEGANDO TARDE
AQUÍ YA COMO VES.
TANTO CHISME YA TIENE HASTA
EL COPETE A MI POBRE MUJER
DON CIPRIANO EL DE LOS ABARROTES
YA NI ME QUIERE VER

QUE ESTO QUE LO OTRO CHISMES NOMAS

DOÑA JUANA LE PLATICO A MI HERMANA
QUE EL SABADO ME VIO
CON LA SEÑO QUE VENDE LOS TAMALES
Y QUE HASTA ME BESO

MIS AMIGOS ME DICEN QUE ME CAMBIE
YA DE ESA VECINDAD
SI NO HAGO UN DIA YA DE PLANO
ME VAN A DIVORCIAR

QUE ESTO QUE LO OTRO CHISMES NOMAS
NUNCA LE DAS GUSTO A NADIE
HAY QUE AGUANTAR
TE DAN CARRILLA Y NO TE DEJAN DE TIJEREAR
NO NECESITO DE REMOS PA´ NAVEGAR
VIVO MI VIDA SIN IMPORTARME EL QUE DIRAN

HABLADO:
QUE DOÑA CHANA LE DIJO A DOÑA CHONA
QUE EN LA TIENDA DE DON CHENCHO
ME VIO CON UNA CHACHA
QUE PARECE CHANGA
Y QUE SI NO ME PONGO TRUCHA
ME VA A LLEVAR LA
CHIFLENLA MEJOR COMPADRES.

DOÑA MECHE LE DIJOA DOÑA CLETA
QUE SOY UN GUENDAJON
QUE NO TENGO NI EN QUE CAERME MUERTO
BIEN AMOLADO ESTOY
MIS AMIGOS ME DICEN QUE ME CAMBIE
YA DE ESA VECINDAD
SI NO LO HAGO DE UN DIA
YA DE PLANO ME VAN A DIVORCIAR

QUE ESTO QUE LO OTRO CHISMES NOMAS
NUNCA LE DAS GUSTO A NADIE
HAY QUE AGUANTAR
TE DAN CARRILLA Y NO TE DEJAN DE TIJEREAR
NO NECESITO DE REMOS PA´ NAVEGAR
VIVO MI VIDA SIN IMPORTARME EL QUE DIRAN
VIVO MI VIDA SIN IMPORTARME EL QUE DIRAN

It’s basically about gossip, although I’m not really sure how to translate the title (something like this one or that one). A good time is had by all.

After the commercial, Ale’s home, and Jorge’s still trying to remember the Swiss bank account number. He does remember it has two 8’s. Rosario arrives, looking very happy about the way things are going with her Enrique (Quintana). Ale explains how she met with Daniel, and is wondering how he claims to own the hacienda, when they sold it to “Rubiales” (shrimp man). Jorge is still not hungry, unless as they have some more Swiss enchiladas.

The wah-wah guitars signal that it’s time for some sensuality. Claudia and Marco are undressing each other, he saying there’s nothing better than forbidden love, while she says she has no regrets about what they’re doing. Neither does he, as he buries his face in her twin peaks,


and we’re left to our imaginations as to whether they reach Mount Everest.

Jorge and Rosario are sitting at the dinner table, but he’s depressed again, no appetite. The bell rings, Rosario gets it, her eyes go wide, and I can’t believe it, but Rubi’s back! The long legs


are topped by her tight white nurses uniform, sumptuous boobs, and sparkling smile.


She rushes to her Georgie, who is so happy to see her he almost can’t contain his emotions. Rubi checks out his food (too salty, too cold), summons Azucena to get some new eggs, without salt, and hot, and by the way, freshen up the juice. Rubi goes to his bedroom to get his medicine, and Jorge’s eyes follow her butt like a puppy dog.


In fact he’s down on all fours, crawling after her! Even Azucena says this woman is like a miracle!

Uh, well, I’m not sure Azucena would really say that, and it turns out this whole thing was a dream! Jorge’s in bed, thinking how much he misses Rubi, and resolving to call her soon. He even remembers he has her number in his address book. And he’s going to go back to sleep, and keep dreaming of his dear Rubi.

It’s morning, and Ale arrives at work looking somber in shades. She seems to have made some sort of decision. She looks at Rafa, he looks at her, and a thousand emotions seem to cross her face, from love, to hope, to (possibly) resignation. He asks what they’re going to do. She replies that they can’t be selfish, they’re hurting a lot of people. They can’t keep trying to avoid their destiny. They have to break up. Forever. And just try to be happy anyway. Are you sure? he asks with a soft voice. Rafael, you know I adore you…..(he pulls his hand away,


stares at her, eyes brimming with emotion, and the episode ends).

But not to worry, it looks as if Monday, we’ll have fighting, loving, kissing, and bikinis!!!! Hope it’s not another dream!

Vocabulario:

Esperando – can mean waiting, expecting, or hoping, depending on context
Vidente – clairvoyant, or seer
Pitonisa
– fortune teller

Un asno
– a donkey

Cambiando pretendientes como pañuelas
– changing suitors like handkerchiefs

A leguas
– it’s obvious, or (can be seen) from a mile away, leguas literally means leagues

Mamotreto
– a huge book, or a useless thing

La engaña a diestra y siniestra
– He cheats her left and right

Pápalos
– green herbs eaten with tacos

Bote
– can mean a boat, or a tin can, but is also slang for jail, so saliendo del bote is getting out of the slammer

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Comments:
Another masterpiece Hombre. Great title and then that succulent opening paragraph. You did indeed whet my appetite. Some very saucy double entendres and of course fantastic vocabulary (thanks for the link and explanation about pápalos).

High point of the evening for me: Leonor's great dancing. She was the only one in the group who kept those hips moving the whole time and she seemed to be in her own little world, loving the music and the rhythm. Fun to watch because she was having so much fun.

Almost as much fun as reading your excellent recap Hombre. Thanks. Now on to the Buckeye game!
 

Hombre, Thanks for such a wonderful, detailed recap. Like Judy, I appreciate the vocabulary (though isn't that song filled with LOTS of slang!). I liked Doña Arcadia as "said exalted one" and your amazing picture of Marquito and Claudia just left me speechless!

As a deflector of Marco's anger, at least Daniel was finally good for something.

And yes, wasn't the wind tremendous while they were filming on that rooftop restaurant?

Another nice scene with Vicky's family--reading the newspaper, doing crossword puzzles together. Awwww.......

Thanks for filling me in about Rubi and Jorge, Hombre. I was confused when we switched scenes to Jorge in bed and I couldn't quite get what he was saying. I thought he was dreaming about the account number and just let it pass me by. After reading your recap...oops, Rubi wasn't really there, it was a dream! LOL at myself.
 

Maravilloso, Hombre!

Great pictures. When, oh when will Rubi return for real?

It was great to see Ale finally seeing through Marco. He really tipped his hand when he threatened that bad things could still happen to Leonor if Ale didn't cooperate. The sparring between Marco & Daniel was fun. Will Daniel get some humility and some concern for others out of this encounter? I think so. Then Marian will have a man worthy of her -- but not yet please. She looks loaded for bear in the previews. She & Vickie are in for some more toe to toe action, I think.

Lots of new threads tonight -- and all aiming straight at unraveling the web that is Marco. Yeah!

Beautiful weekend here in the northeast, and a holiday weekend to boot. Enjoy it everyone.

Güera
 

Hombre, you score yet again with this marvelous recap. Like you, I was expecting something entirely different, but genuinely enjoyed this episode and your recap complements it wonderfully.

My favorite thing of course was the sort of return of Rubi. Like probably with you, Hombre, my heart soared when I saw those unmistakable legs topped by a narrow glimpse of white dress. I did grow suspicious when Azucena was glad to see her and even Rosario looked happy with her return.

I'm going to take a page from Private 057's playbook and venture a prediction. I think that most of us suspect that Jorge's wife's picture may hold the key... well, I going out on a limb and suggest that it is in plain sight. I looks like the portrait is signed with a date below the signature. I'm willing to bet that date is the account number. It was neatly framed between Jorge and Rosario in one scene and is circled as well. Perhaps we'll know soon.

Daniel is so annoying and for that very reason he was my hero last night. He was driving Marco nuts, especially by insisting on calling Ale Chiquilla. Marco would object each time he said it and one time Daniel said something like, "Sorry, it's something between Alejandra and me." That cracked me up seeing Marco fume. I think Ale really enjoyed it as well.

Judy, as you did, I loved Leonor's dancing.

Carlos
 

Ah yes, Carlos. There's a lady who knows how to have fun. Forget the other Dinero glamour girls and go for Lorena.

Sorry about Baylor today. Sounds like it was quite a game. Lots of back and forth scoring.

We Buckeyes also enjoyed watching Michigan State beat Michigan and South Carolina beat Alabama. Who knew?
 

Gracias for recap. Cant wait until Monday

Kalum
 

Judy, Leonor's dancing moves were, well... moving. She seemed so comfortable and natural, not to mention naturally sensuous.

Thanks for the condolences. The Baylor game was a nail-biter literally down to the very last second. If you watch any of the college football shows this evening or tomorrow, you are almost certain to see a replay of one of BU's TDs. It came on an early onside kick by Tech. It looked like something you might see in a Peewee football game. Baylor has a nifty quarterback. He's a lot like Michael Vick... without the dogs. Congratulations to OSU. I think Playboy might have gotten something right in their prediction.

Carlos
 

Hombre, thanks for the fun recap. Last night's episode was truly delightful. Your recap was just as delightful. Thanks for the pictures, the vocab and the great link.

The homecoming party was so much fun. The song, the dancing and every one so happy.

The Marco/ale/Daniel encounter was a hoot. Daniel is not my favorite character but I loved how he handled Marco.

The Ruby dream was funny too. Especially when Jorge woke up and just wanted to go back to sleep and dream about Ruby.

I really am going to miss this show when it is over.
 

Pata,

Daniel was very charming in this episode. I wonder if Ale just might fall under his spell. Now he is very glib and seems to have picked up a little patience. Maybe he realizes that it'll take more than a pretty face or ownership of the hacienda to win her over.

Carlos
 

Hombre, a wonderful recap of a fun episode. Thank you but you are so bad...Mount Everest, ha ha.

I think onions are dangerous to pooches so I hope my favorite doggies don't become ill from those tacos.

GinCA
 

Judy, I also thought Leonor was the best dancer. It's hard to capture that in a still picture, though. Congratulations on the Buckeyes' victory!

My sympathies to the Twins fans.

Barbara, I agree it's fun to watch Vicky's family doing things together. They're just about the silliest family I've seen in a telenovela, almost like a Latino version of the Beverly Hillbillies.

Guera, I agree that Daniel is actually helping the situation these days, making things tougher for Marco, who's escaped punishment for way too long.

Carlos, excellent idea about the signature on the portrait. Can't wait to see if you're right.

Kalum, I can't wait for Monday either!
 

Pata, I also liked Jorge's Rubi dream. At least he has one way of cheering himself up.

GinCA, I don't know much about dogs, but I'm pretty sure Arcadia's pooches will be okay. They definitely get spoiled!
 

Oh Carlos, you must be kidding. No way, no how can Ale fall under Daniel's spell. I agree with you and Pata, Daniel was very funny this episode. I also enjoyed him needling Marco. But I don't think he can be redeemed enough to even be an adequate suitor for Marian--though the writers may see it differently. It will be fun to see how this goes.

GinCA, Doña Arcadia is not a very good PSA on how to feed your dog! But one thing I will give her--neither Camila or Chester seem overweight, which is something about 40% of us can't say about our doggies in the US.
 

Oh my, Barbara. I didn't know that American pooches are suffering from the same obesity epidemic as American adults and children. Scary.
 

Thanks for the fantastic recap and vocabulary Hombre! I agree with other comments that this was a really fun episode. Daniel vs Marco was hilarious. Looks like everything is lined up for Marco's downfall. Carlos, I agree with Barbara - no way will Ale fall for Daniel!

I also really enjoyed Leonor's party. It's always fun seeing Rafa sing and his bizarre dance moves. I thought it was kind of strange that everybody yelled "surprise" when Rafa got there since the party wasn't for him. Oh well, he didn't know about it so I suppose that works.

I don't want this show to end so soon, it's too much fun!

Hey Judy, I'm a Wisconsin Badger fan and it's Badgers vs Buckeyes next week. Should be a great game! I'm bummed that I won't get to see it though because I don't have ESPN :(
 

Thank you for the recap Hombre. As always excellent job. I enjoyed the lyrics of the song. I found it very difficult to comprehend.

Judy and Barbara, it's funny you talk about the pet obesity. When I first came to the US, before I noticed obesity in humans, I was shocked how huge most pets were:)
 

Ah Tracie, too bad...it should be quite a game. Going up to Camp Randolph is always a tough gig. I have a Wisconsin alum in one of my classes and we always give her a hard time, but she's allowed to hear her Badgers shirt the week before our game. Rest of the time it's verboten!

I'll cut you some slack too because you"re "Dinero family"...but I'll be pretty cranky next week if we lose!
 

To start my sincerest empathy witht all the Twins fans out there. I was at the game last night to see the Yankees sweep. It would've been nice for the Twins to at least win one game, but it was not to be.
Now on to business. Friday's episode was pretty good. I wanted Daniel to tell Marco that he is the owner of the Hacienda. I have no predictions today. I will hold my predictions until I recap on Tuesday. It will be fun to recap again.
 

That's cool that you got to go to the game last night Private057! I knew the Twins were goners after losing 2 at home. I wish they would've won on Thursday when I was at the game. Oh well, when the Twins are done for the season it's time to focus on college football! I just saw Ohio State is the new #1 team. I think I'll have to go to a sports bar or something to see the Ohio State/Wisconsin game next week. Should be an awesome game!
 

Maria, that's interesting. It surprises me you would notice it with the pets before the people!

Hombre, BTW "Latino version of the Beverly Hillbillies" made me laugh.
 

Hi Maria...I missed your remark before. So good to hear from you again. We have missed you. Well, they say that after awhile pets come to resemble their owners and vice versa. So it's not surprising there's a weight problem.
 

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