Caray, Caray!

Well – I haven’t watched all week but I read the recaps and saw references to Jackie hot dress this, Jackie boobie that, now I see what all the talk is about. Jackie, who has her boobs hanging out, tells Low that she thinks this outfit covers her up too much. He agrees of course and sends someone off to make alterations. She tells Low that she doesn’t really like any of the outfits, she brought better stuff from Italy, she would like to show him. He suggests doing that over some wine at his love nest, she goes for it. Emiliano shows up and wants to talk to Low in private. The men leave and Begonia runs in, Jackie tells her how easy it was to seduce Low. Begonia says sorry to ask you to do that but I can’t think of any other way! Jackie is more than happy to help. Now Begonia has to help her with her problem – getting Ilitia away from Eman.

Emil complains to Low about his problems, including Fedra being out all night and getting jacked. Emil confronts him about Fedra’s designer living in the same building as his love nest. He concocts some story about Francois, the designer, oh yeah I know that guy. Emil tells Low that he doesn’t approve of his philandering ways. He reminds him that Muneca is the part owner of the agency and he just represents her. He tells Low that if Muneca gets tired of Low, he (Emil) will side with Muneca, and ‘you know’. That is him not saying that if that happens, Low will get bounced out on his ass.

Kristel and Ilitia gripe about Mari working at the agency, and the appearance of Jackie. Kristel tells Ilitia sorry, but if Jackie wants to steal Eman, he is as good as stolen. Ilitia doesn’t like that.

Muneca and Jackie share memories of Jackie’s mother. Jackie pumps her for info on the impending Eman/Ilitia wedding. Muneca tells her that she is invited, but doesn’t expect that she’ll go. Jackie says no she won’t, and neither will anyone else, because those two aren’t going to get married. She goes on about the pain she felt when Ilitia stole Eman from her, she is basically declaring war right here to Ilitia’s mother. Muneca says you can’t stop the wedding, sorry. Jackie says I don’t have to, because YOU are going to stop it. Jackie tells her that before her mother died, she told Jackie her little secret – that Ilitia is adopted. How is that going to look if the news gets out? I didn’t realize that being adopted would ruin a model’s career, I’m failing to see the logic here. A cultural thing I guess, or something about her not coming from proper parentage or some crap like that.

Mari runs home and says out loud “Eman in love with me? That would be like a dream!” Eman’s voice says, it isn’t a dream. He’s sitting right there on her bed and somehow she didn’t see him. I suspect fantasy sequence, let’s see. She asks are you really in love with me? He says (in very long fashion) yes. The sappy music plays and they kiss. The phone rings, waking her up from her dream. Yes, it was a fantasy sequence. Emil is on the phone. He wants to know why she quit? She says something about not feeling good, he tells her not to lie, he knows it’s about her boyfriend. When she comes to work in the morning they will have a serious talk.

Muneca paces around and frets.

Jackie shows up to Low’s love nest, he is already in his silk jammies and robe, in full Hef mode. They do gross flirting stuff. She tells him that she was at his house earlier talking to his wife, getting tips on how to please him. He bristles, she tells him it was a joke, she was there because Muneca and her mother were so close. When low goes to get a drink for Jackie, Jackie pours some powder in Low’s drink. He proposes a toast to an ‘unforgettable’ night. I suspect that in reality, he won’t remember any of it.

Mari talks to Brandon, who is super duper jealous about her working at the agency with Eman. Some noise comes from the other room so they go in there, everyone else is watching TV. Her commercial comes on where she gets diet powder dumped on her. A guy that lives there named Jairo says something about getting into TV, Brandon says well talk to Mari, she’s an executive at an agency and she’s an expert in humiliations! He pouts and stomps off like a teenager.

I guess nobody can find Axel, Gretel and Eman are arguing with Emil about it. The kids tell Emil that if anything happens to Axel, it’s his fault for kicking him out. He (Axel) made the decision to be how he is etc etc. Eman says if Emil doesn’t let Axel come home, then he will move out too. Emil says fine, then get out now. Tia Carlota bursts in and reads Emil the riot act, saying who do you think you are? A judge condemning your kids! She tells Emil that if Axel can’t come back to this house, she will have nothing more to do here, and Emil will have to suffer the consequences.

Brandon’s Mom defends Brandon, she can work anywhere but men like him aren’t that easy to find. Netty comes home and cries that they treated her poorly and nobody remembered her. The producers used to fight over her! Gladiola says get the popcorn, start the video, code red! Everyone starts running. No idea what that is about.

While trying to be smooth, Low gets some kind of headache and almost passes out. His unforgettable night is about to be forgotten. He’s out now. Totally out. Jackie gets out some scissors and a plastic bag, she cuts off a bit of his hair. GAH that’s not how it works for DNA! You need the part of the hair that is under the skin (I can’t remember what it’s called), not just random pieces of hair. She calls Begonia to give her the good news.

Begonia goes back to the TV room in the Pension, they are watching some old show with Netty in it, one that she won an award for. They all applaud her, she stands up and bows. Wow that didn’t take much effort to cheer her up.

Spiderus tells Fedra she has to get Mari back to the house, so she can attend to destroying her more easily, like Eva.

Brandon tells Oliver that he’s breaking up with Mari. She started this whole thing to make Eman jealous, which isn’t going to work if they work together all day. Brandon gets a phone call, he says he’ll be right there. He tells Oliver that someone found a body and the description is similar to Axel. Gretel just happens to have walked in and freaks out.

Ilitia is trying to bully her way into the agency to see Eman, the desk girls are shutting that down. Ilitia tries to say that Eman’s commands were a joke. She insults them, “are you not smart enough to realize how stupid you are?”, then acts like she’s just going to go on in, but turns and bumps into a big security guard who shakes his head no at her.

Gretel continues to freak out. Oliver says they don’t know who it is yet, so chill! Brandon says someone has to identify the body, will she come along? Oliver hates the idea.

Jackie is wearing a dress that covers more than before, so I guess the changes she asked for weren’t made. She is having pictures taken, Low comes in and tells the photographer to get out for a minute. Low asks Jackie what happened last night, she says nothing except she found out he isn’t the tiger he thought he was. Just then Emil and Eman wander in arguing, would they have done that if the photo session was still going on? Emil wants to know why the film session isn’t ready, Emil says that everyone isn’t there yet, Begonia had to drop off the baby. Low busts in to say I told you so about hiring her. Eman says there was something else missing too, something Mari was supposed to do. Low pounces on this, saying sorry Emil, I know she’s your niece, but if she doesn’t shape up we’ll have to fire her. Mari walks in and says not necessary, I quit!

Begonia must be using extra boob hanging out to convince the doctor to do the DNA test because those babies are one deep breath from popping free. Nice swim strap tan lines too, I can’t believe they didn’t cover that with makeup or something. She gives the doctor some blood and Low’s hair. Doc says ok, a couple days and you’ll have news. She tells the baby that when they prove that Low is the father, things are gonna change!

Emil tries to talk Mari out of it, Low says “hey she quit let her go”. Emil tells him to get out this is family business. He says fine, come on Jackie we’ll go talk about work. Jackie tells him that she hopes he doesn’t fall asleep in the middle of their talk. HA. Eman wants to know why she is quitting. She says it’s too much to work and go to school, so that’s it. Eman says ah, no, your boyfriend pressured you to quit, right?

Low tries to save face with Jackie, “that never happened before!” He wants another chance and moves in all slimy to try and work his magic. She tells him that she’s not interested.

Eman and Emil lay into Mari, “today he won’t let you work here, what tomorrow? You can’t even come see us?” Mari says she made this decision herself, it’s their problem if they don’t believe her. Eman tries to stop her, then Iliia walks in and tells Eman that if Mari wants to leave, let her! How did she get in? Low reappears and is glad to see her. Jackie asks if they are going to work or just talk about personal problems, because she’ll quit too! Ilitia says ok fine, BYE. Ilitia says if a real model is needed, she is here herself. Low agrees.

Carlota wants to know why Fedra hasn’t talked Emil into accepting Axel. Fedra acts like she actually would do that. What a suckup. Gretel and the cops who never dress like cops come in and Gretel says it may be too late for that. They ask Fedra to come with them to see the body.

Eman tells Ilitia to quit acting like a baby. Ilitia and Jackie sling insults at each other. Eman reminds Ilitia that she isn’t allowed in the agency. Low says what? She can come whenever she wants! Mari says again that she’s leaving. Eman tells her to wait, Mari says attend to these two that are fighting over you. Eman’s phone rings, he tells Mari to wait. Spooky music tells us it’s bad news. It’s Gretel telling Eman to come. Emil wants to know what Gretel said.

Everyone shows up at the morgue but it looks more like a hospital. Fedra tells Gretel to quit crying, she doesn’t have time to deal with her having a crisis. Wow this bitch is cold. Gretel says what are you going to do if it’s Axel, throw a party to celebrate the death of your son? Fedra goes to smack her but Oliver stops her. Fedra says who are you, butting in our business? He says nobody now, but later you’ll have to deal with me.

Carlota talks to Paula in the kitchen. Carlota says how has it come to this? Paula says if you want to know who’s at fault, look around you. Carlota says you’re right, Fedra and Emil aren’t taking care of their kids. Kristel and Orangey burst through in the middle of some flirt game or something and Carlota yells at them and says Axel might be dead.

Benigno tells Maximo what’s going on with the cops, etc. Maximo looks like he’s having a heart attack.

Mari shows up at the morgue, everyone is hyper but nobody knows for sure if it’s Axel or not. Fedra acts all worked up and says she can’t handle it, she can’t see the body if it’s really Axel. Brandon says they haven’t identified the body still, this family will have to identify him. Ilitia showed up too to comfort Eman, Mari is jealous. Eman says it all has to be a mistake, it can’t be Axel. Oliver’s phone rings, it’s Doris looking for an update. No news. Doris tells the other ladies in the house what’s going on.

Brandon says that they are still doing the autopsy, so they’ll have to wait before seeing the body. Fedra puts on an act like she cares. Brandon says the person died in a bar fight. Eman loses it and starts yelling at his parents that it is their fault that this happened because of how they treated Axel, they are guilty of killing his brother! He’s totally right, of course. Emil cries and Fedra tries to look like she cares.

Muneca is having a breakdown over keeping the secret of Ilitia being adopted. She is dumping all of her angst on the poor maid, who has apparently become a close friend to her. She could never get pregnant and then she found out that Low knocked up some slut who wouldn’t and couldn’t take care of the baby. Muneca took the baby and that baby is Ilitia!

Emil tells Eman that he is right, it is his fault. He was a bad father. Fedra says they don’t know yet that it is Axel. He says whatever, we were so wrong!

Netty is dressed all in black, ready to go comfort poor Emiliano on his loss. The other ladies rightly point out that they don’t even know yet that Axel is the dead guy. Netty says whatever Emil needs me now more than ever! She’s so desperate it’s sad.

Kristel talks to Fedra by phone. Kristel can’t stand just waiting, she wants to do something useful. Should she plan a funeral service? Even Orangey in the background rolls his eyes at this, knowing what a stupid idea that was. Fedra says no, they don’t even know if it’s Axel! She hangs up on Kristel. Kristel whines and then Benigno comes in screaming for help, Maximo needs help! Carlota hears too and runs off.

Fedra stops Mari and gives her a hard time, asking what she’s doing here. Mari says Axel is her cousin, of course she is concerned. Fedra says sure, you love your cousins, that’s why you wanted to take Eman’s place at the agency. Mari says that’s not true and now’s not the time to talk about this. Ilitia and Spiderus are eavesdropping on this conversation rather boldly. Fedra says then tell me when we SHOULD talk about it. Brandon interrupts to say it’s time to see the body.

Paramedics have arrived to tend to Maximo, Benigno continues to run around yelling like a nutcase. Kristel whines about all the stress of everything.

Fedra whines that she can’t go see the body, again. Brandon says she has to, it should be the parents. Spiderus jumps in to say that he’ll go in. WTF. Eman says no, it should be family, he’ll do it. Gretel says she’ll go too. Emil says now that he’s going too, Mari too. Branon hugs Mari. Ilitia tells Eman that she can’t go with him, she just can’t. He says it’s ok. They go down the hall.

They go into a room with a body covered by a sheet. Eman hopes that this is really just a bad dream. Brandon says he hopes it isn’t Axel, Eman says thank you. Brandon knocks on the window for the guy to show the face, and the show ends. I knew without a doubt that there was no way we were going to see today who the body was.

Monday – Muneca tells Ilitia that she isn’t her daughter. Netty gets her wish and makes out with Emiliano in some hallway somewhere. AND – Brandon and Ilitia get hot and heavy, I think at HER HOUSE, and her parents barge in and interrupt them. Monday’s show looks good. No hint about Axel though. I have a feeling (guessing, no spoilers) that it isn’t Axel or that would be the focus of the entire show on Monday.

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