Sunday, November 21, 2010
La Verdad Oculta 048: Bertha Spills the Beans and the Soup at Lunch
David has just declared to his missing in action faux daddy, FaustiMario, that if he doesn’t dissolve his partnership with Adolfo, David will stop working for the company and he and Gabi will move out! He drags Gabi upstairs as the cousins come down to see what all the ruckus is about. FaustiMario tries to convince them that nothing is wrong, but Bertha the Instigator won’t let it be. She tattle tales that David got into a fight with Carlos Avila, “por culpa de esa” (because that one- referring to Gabi in a very disrespectful way). She alludes to Gabi’s supposed involvement with Carlos. But once again, she doesn’t realize she is talking to Gabi’s beloved papa, and gets an earful in payment for her opinion. If she speaks about Gabi like that again, FaustiMario will throw her out! Princess Bertha can’t believe her ears.
Once FaustiMario leaves, Ale tells Bertha she deserved that tongue lashing. She’s been bashing Gabi and giving her a hard time since she came into the house, and Bertha needs to change her ways. Bitter Bertha is in no mood to listen. She calls FaustiMario an old fool (viejo imbécil), and Ale shakes her head in disbelief at her little sister’s stubbornness.
The next morning, Elsa is getting ready to leave her apartment for work when Susana suddenly comes busting through her door. Marcos desperately needs to see JJ right away. Elsa decides the old house under renovation would be the most secure place for the meeting. She gives Susana the address and they decide the meeting will be later that night.
At Casa Genoves, David is sulking in bed and Gabi is trying to get him to be reasonable. He has to get up and go to work. He can’t abandon his father, especially not now. Plus, his father is an elder (un hombre mayor). David is fed up. All his life he’s seen his dad being taken advantage of by Adolfo, either through weakness (debilidad) or some other reason. But now things have to change, because he won’t allow it. Gabi wants David to try talking to his father calmly and reasonably. He’s his father after all. David is adamant. Either his father breaks their association with the Avilas, or David won’t work for him anymore. Gabi leaves to see who has been ringing the doorbell below.
When she reaches the end of the stairwell, she sees that Abelardo has already ushered the guest into a waiting FaustiMario’s office. She stealthily makes her way to just outside of the doorway and listens. Adolfo angrily prohibits David from coming near Carlos or any of Adolfo’s business dealings. FaustiMario says he will talk to David, but it will be difficult to convince him. Adolfo doesn’t care. If FaustiMario doesn’t get David to back off, he will tell the whole world about Marta! Gabi’s eyes go saucer wide upon hearing this often repeated name. Abelardo discreetly shuts the office door when he sees that things are starting to heat up, so Gabi hears no more. Adolfo grouses some more about the scandal David caused (I think Carlos was equally or more to blame for that), and his threat to break their partnership. “Control your son, or deal with the consequences!” He marches out.
And is greeted by Bertha with a kiss outside of the office. They make plans for a lunch date. She walks him out the door and Gabi passes them trying not to attract their attention. She greets a finally dressed David, who is coming down the stairs and ready to start a fight with a second Avila in less than two days, when he sees Adolfo’s retreating back. Gabi talks him down.
In the study, Abelardo and FaustiMario worry about what they will do. David enters and tells his dad he wants to speak to him calmly. He once again makes what he thinks is a reasonable request. Please break the association/contract with the Avilas. FaustiMario tells him he can’t do that. Plus there is little time left on the contract anyway. Just four months. David thinks even a week more would be too long. FaustiMario says he’s too old and tired for such a fight. He wants to retire soon. He doesn’t want to make a fuss. David thinks that everyone has a limit and he’s obviously reached his. FaustiMario asks for a bit more patience. It’s just four months after all. David thinks if he and the lawyers could look at the contract, they could find a way out of it. FaustiMario refuses and uses the old and tired card again. He’s even been thinking about going to the countryside very soon. David’s anger suddenly turns to concern. He asks his father if he is once again ill. FaustiMario denies it. He’s just fatigued. He’s worked a lot and now wants to leave everything in David’s hands. Fausto has learned to tap into his soft cuddly side and for the first time channels Mario’s gentle nature perfectly. He pleads with David for some patience. David can’t deny his beloved father, and agrees.
FaustiMario then asks Abelardo to make the preparations for him to leave for San Miguel that very afternoon. David is shocked by the suddenness, but relents. FaustiMario gets him to promise one more time that he will stay out of the way of the Avilas. David leaves and FaustiMario breathes a huge sigh of relief.
David joins Gabi at the breakfast table and she’s happy to hear that he and his dad have made up and he’ll continue to work for him. But he has bad news as well. They will not be able to go on their honeymoon trip that weekend as they had planned. He tells her about FaustiMario’s sudden trip and that it’s a very bad time to leave the business unattended. She understands, but they both look sad and disappointed (as are we in Viewerville if we won’t get to see any more hot love scenes).
Adolfo welcomes Felix 2.0 home. He has Felix take his sunglasses off so that he can admire his brand new (black) eye. Other than the fact that he looks like someone punched him in the face (maybe they can blame David), and that his new right eye NEVER blinks, he looks almost normal. The swelling and bruising will go away, but the damn thing will NEVER blink. Ok. I’m dwelling on this too much, but it’s creeping me out.
Adolfo has a new job assignment for Felix. Find that damn thief of his 5 million pesos, Roberto. He’s sure Roberto is hanging at some beach somewhere spending his money. He’s positive he did not leave the country. He authorizes Felix to take two of his goons with him. Felix is happy to be back in the game.
Mauricio is fawning all over Elsa again. The American clients were enchanted by her at the event. Elsa, however, thinks she still has much to learn. Mauricio is more than happy to help her whenever she needs it, but Elsa doesn’t want to bother him. Plus, she’s figuring stuff out on her own. Not letting an opportunity to see Elsa slip by, Mauricio asks her on a play date. Because Angela really wants to see Caramelo again (yeah, that’s the only reason). Elsa accepts his invitation.
Gabi sees David to the door at Casa Genoves. He’s still steamed about having to continue to work with the Avilas. She asks if it’s ok for her to go visit her sister that afternoon. David looks a bit peevish about it, but tells her ok before walking out the door. (I’m going to rant for a bit here. Gabi is not a child and she’s not a prisoner in that house. She should not have to ask David permission to go see her sister or to do anything else. If she’s not having an affair, or involved in something dangerous, illegal or immoral, then it’s not his business. Rant over.)
As soon as he leaves, Gabi goes into sleuth mode. She pulls out the phone book and begins to make a call. When she notices Bertha spying on her from the corner of her eye, she waits until she leaves. But Sneaky Bertha has remained just around the corner with her ear pressed to the wall. She hears as Gabi calls Leo at AFI. Leo is busy setting up an operation where he demands that there be 14 officers, at the minimum. He then gets news from Ramon that they’ve found the truck belonging to Marcos and know its location. He takes the call from Gabi before rushing out the door. She has something personal to talk to him about. Since he has to leave on an urgent matter, he promises to call her back later. Bertha narrows her beady eyes as she gathers more ammunition to use against Gabi and her family.
At a home furnishings store, Ale has brought JJ to choose items for his renovated house. She also lets him know her uncle has agreed to meet him that afternoon. He’s happy to hear it, but more giddy about being out with Ale. He makes fun of the modern furniture, which he doesn’t understand. He gets close and personal and asks her seductively to teach him…about these elegant things. She’d be happy to (encantada). They walk arm in arm around the store. When Ale walks ahead of him, he takes the opportunity to enjoy the view. When she suggests that he get double sinks for the principal bathroom, he wonders what for. She explains that if one day he has someone living with him, it will come in handy. While he’s shaving, she can put on her makeup or do whatever. JJ makes believe that he’s shaving while Ale is washing her hands. Ale looks a bit mortified, but highly amused. When he is done “shaving”, he takes her hand to his face and she caresses her Gillette man. He can’t resist kissing the palm of her hand, and neither of them can resist the passionate kiss that follows. (Woohoo!)
In Mario’s office, Abelardo is trying to talk FaustiMario out of leaving so suddenly for his “trip” without saying farewell to David, Gabi and the nieces. But FaustiMario has had it. He’s worried about being caught, and about someone coming close enough to see the makeup (maquillaje). If he’s really needed, Abelardo can call him. He then asks Abelardo for a favor. He needs 5 thousand pesos (he hasn’t been working after all, and neither has Juli). Abelardo is happy to be reminded, as he actually has FaustiMario’s first payment for his work right there in his pocket- 100 thousand pesos. Fausto is shocked and refuses to accept that kind of money. Abelardo assures him it’s what Mario wanted him to receive each month for taking his place. Fausto reluctantly accepts the money and thanks Abelardo. Then he asks for another favor. He’d like Abelardo to watch out for Gabi. David has shown that he has a violent temper, and that Bertha is just awful and after Gabi. If anything happens, please let him know.
JJ is looking over some business documents with little enthusiasm and much frustration when Elsa arrives at his door. He’s stuck on stupid and begins to give her a hard time (as if she has done something offensive by having other plans with someone else when he had a sudden whim to see her). She gets right to the point and tells him Marcos wants to see him. She tells him about the plan to meet at the house at midnight. Elsa tries some civil small talk by asking after Caramelo, but Limon has gone to pick her up from school that day. JJ’s only departing words to Elsa are to make sure her brother shows up.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Marcos will make that date. Leo and Ramon catch site of him eating lunch in his truck, corner him and chase him down. They get their man. Marcos…you’ve got some ‘splainin to do.
At the school, Limon joins all the other proud parents outside to wait for his precious Caramelo. She greets him with an excited hug and he treats her to a snack from the street cart. Caramelo tells him about all the things she’s learned. Even numbers, 1 to 5. She can help him and JJ manage their treasure now! Lol! Caramelo doesn’t understand why the treasure is just JJ’s when they helped find it too. Limon tries to set her straight, but the kid IS making sense. When Limon drops some of his snack to the ground, he reverts back to their old homeless ways, and bends to pick it up to eat it. Newly bourgeois Caramelo scolds him. “No seas cochino!” (Don’t be a pig!) It’s full of bacteria, microbes and germs. She explains it all to Limon in a nice little PSA for the kiddies (who should not be watching this telenovela).
Bertha has gussied herself up for her lunch date with Adolfo at his house. She has on an off the shoulder black top, and one of her micro mini pleated naughty school girl skirts. The first Avila man to descend the stairs is a battered and bruised Carlos. After a bit of bluster about the shape he’ll leave David in next time (sure), he notices Bertha’s lower half, and then his lower half takes over. “Hey. You know, you sure are fine.” (Estas guapísima.) Bertha takes the compliment like a woman who’s used to them. He sits down next to her, with great difficulty, and asks what’s up with her and his dad. He knows his dad really likes her. She thinks his dad is a very “interesting” man. Well, Carlos wouldn’t like it if she became his stepmom (madrastra) because it would be too much temptation. Bertha laughs this off, calls him a cynic, and gives him a motherly chuck under the chin.
Adolfo comes down to mark his territory and humiliate his son. The usual. He gives Bertha a kiss and kicks Carlos out. While he makes them drinks, Bertha rolls out her “you’re so trustworthy and intelligent, and poor, lonely, little old me needs someone to talk to” story. Adolfo is more than happy to be her sugar daddy/shoulder to cry on. “My uncle brought us to live with him when our mother died. But ever since that horrible Gabi moved in he’s treated us badly. And it’s not fair! We’re his only real relatives. David is not my uncle Mario’s son!” Adolfo is completely caught off guard by this bit of info. “Que dices?” (What are you saying?) Bertha embellishes further. David is just some poor woman’s child abandoned on Mario and his wife’s doorstep. “Vaya, vaya. Qué interesante.” (Well, well. How interesting.) Adolfo gets an evil glint in his eye. (Well, a bigger one than usual.)
Gabi is having lunch with Juli at the apartment and recounting FaustiMario’s strange behavior. Juli thinks it’s the same as their papa, who’s also been acting stranger than usual. She recounts his mysterious call from “work” in the middle of the night and his leaving. “It’s all strange (raro).” Gabi thinks there are many strange things about their father. She wants to figure it out and she thinks Leo is the only one who can help her. She tells Juli about the conversation she overheard between FaustiMario and Adolfo and that Mysterious Marta was once again mentioned. It seems to her that everyone has something to do with this Marta—their dad, Yolanda, and now Don Mario and Adolfo.
Bertha and Adolfo have continued their illuminating chat over their lunch. She continues her woe-is-me tale about her father’s bad investments, his death, Mario’s financial support of the family, her mother’s death, and their moving in with Mario. Everything was hunky dory until David married and moved in that Gabi. Then Mario changed. He became distant and less affectionate with them. They hardly ever see him. And when she told him that the fight between Carlos and David was Gabi’s fault, he reacted very violently and threatened to throw her out. “It’s not fair!” Adolfo agrees with her. “Of course it isn’t!”
Adolfo is more concerned with learning if David’s adoption was legal (likely looking for yet another way to steal the Genoves fortune). Bertha doesn’t know, but still doesn’t think it’s fair how Mario is treating his only blood relatives. Adolfo tells her not to worry. He’ll talk to Mario for her. Bertha is so grateful that her sugar daddy will take care of it all. Seeing as he is not only her uncle’s business partner, but also his friend (gag me, please), she is sure Mario will listen to Adolfo. She and her sister would have nowhere to go and no one to take care of them. Well, her sister would be ok, since she has her own career and company. But poor little old Bertha would be alone and vulnerable. Oh, whatever is she to do? Adolfo pledges his support, and promises not to tell anyone she’s the one who let the cat out of the bag about David’s parentage. (If I knew it was this easy to get a rich sugar daddy, I would have broken out the school girl skirt and off the shoulder top long ago!) She has things to do and has to run (nor sure what, since she herself admitted she doesn’t work), so he escorts her out with his arm around her waist. They make plans to see each other again.
Ale announces a very nervous JJ to FaustiMario. Abelardo briefs him on JJ’s history before he comes in. JJ thanks him for receiving him and FaustiMario encourages him to speak. He’s listening (lo escucho). JJ tells him that although Mario testified against him, and he spent all those years in prison, he’s recently come to find out what a good man Mario is. He swears he was not the one who killed the girl. FaustiMario wonders how he can be sure JJ is telling him the truth. JJ recounts the events of the fateful night at the hotel Mirador again (which we have now seen from about five different points of view). Ooh, nice. We see young JJ in his skivvies getting out of bed. After getting fingered (literally) by Adolfo, JJ headed back to his room for his shirt. He was apprehended by the police in the stairwell, as Adolfo tells him and the police that he SAW JJ do it. An angry and scared JJ is hustled away by the police.
JJ tells Mario that he was just some poor kid, unable to afford good defense. And when Mario also testified against him about seeing him with the girl, that just put another nail in his coffin. Fausto is very affected by this tale. He can imagine how JJ felt at this injustice (he really, really can). JJ, of course, does not believe that Mario could possibly understand. He gets more agitated and Abelardo steps in to try to bring him down. He tells JJ that Mario never testified that he saw or thought JJ killed the girl. He only testified about what he saw. Fausto has been moved to tears, likely thinking about his own false accusation and life on the run. He tells JJ that he knows he can’t give JJ back those years he lost. JJ is affected by FaustiMario’s obvious distress. He tells him that he only wanted Mario to know the truth and believe him. He wants Mario’s help in finding the real culprit and clearing his name. Fausto jumps up from his seat. Of course he’s going to help JJ! (Abelardo looks like he’s thinking, “Oh great! Yet another thing to add to my long To Do list.”) He tries to get “Don Mario” to calm down. JJ has completely lost all of his fire, and is wiping away tears. He doesn’t want to cause any harm to Mario’s health. They shake hands. JJ tells him that all he wants to do is clear his name. Choking back tears, FaustiMario swears that he’ll help JJ do just that. The two unjustly accused men continue to clutch each other’s hand and look at each other with teary eyes.
Once FaustiMario leaves, Ale tells Bertha she deserved that tongue lashing. She’s been bashing Gabi and giving her a hard time since she came into the house, and Bertha needs to change her ways. Bitter Bertha is in no mood to listen. She calls FaustiMario an old fool (viejo imbécil), and Ale shakes her head in disbelief at her little sister’s stubbornness.
The next morning, Elsa is getting ready to leave her apartment for work when Susana suddenly comes busting through her door. Marcos desperately needs to see JJ right away. Elsa decides the old house under renovation would be the most secure place for the meeting. She gives Susana the address and they decide the meeting will be later that night.
At Casa Genoves, David is sulking in bed and Gabi is trying to get him to be reasonable. He has to get up and go to work. He can’t abandon his father, especially not now. Plus, his father is an elder (un hombre mayor). David is fed up. All his life he’s seen his dad being taken advantage of by Adolfo, either through weakness (debilidad) or some other reason. But now things have to change, because he won’t allow it. Gabi wants David to try talking to his father calmly and reasonably. He’s his father after all. David is adamant. Either his father breaks their association with the Avilas, or David won’t work for him anymore. Gabi leaves to see who has been ringing the doorbell below.
When she reaches the end of the stairwell, she sees that Abelardo has already ushered the guest into a waiting FaustiMario’s office. She stealthily makes her way to just outside of the doorway and listens. Adolfo angrily prohibits David from coming near Carlos or any of Adolfo’s business dealings. FaustiMario says he will talk to David, but it will be difficult to convince him. Adolfo doesn’t care. If FaustiMario doesn’t get David to back off, he will tell the whole world about Marta! Gabi’s eyes go saucer wide upon hearing this often repeated name. Abelardo discreetly shuts the office door when he sees that things are starting to heat up, so Gabi hears no more. Adolfo grouses some more about the scandal David caused (I think Carlos was equally or more to blame for that), and his threat to break their partnership. “Control your son, or deal with the consequences!” He marches out.
And is greeted by Bertha with a kiss outside of the office. They make plans for a lunch date. She walks him out the door and Gabi passes them trying not to attract their attention. She greets a finally dressed David, who is coming down the stairs and ready to start a fight with a second Avila in less than two days, when he sees Adolfo’s retreating back. Gabi talks him down.
In the study, Abelardo and FaustiMario worry about what they will do. David enters and tells his dad he wants to speak to him calmly. He once again makes what he thinks is a reasonable request. Please break the association/contract with the Avilas. FaustiMario tells him he can’t do that. Plus there is little time left on the contract anyway. Just four months. David thinks even a week more would be too long. FaustiMario says he’s too old and tired for such a fight. He wants to retire soon. He doesn’t want to make a fuss. David thinks that everyone has a limit and he’s obviously reached his. FaustiMario asks for a bit more patience. It’s just four months after all. David thinks if he and the lawyers could look at the contract, they could find a way out of it. FaustiMario refuses and uses the old and tired card again. He’s even been thinking about going to the countryside very soon. David’s anger suddenly turns to concern. He asks his father if he is once again ill. FaustiMario denies it. He’s just fatigued. He’s worked a lot and now wants to leave everything in David’s hands. Fausto has learned to tap into his soft cuddly side and for the first time channels Mario’s gentle nature perfectly. He pleads with David for some patience. David can’t deny his beloved father, and agrees.
FaustiMario then asks Abelardo to make the preparations for him to leave for San Miguel that very afternoon. David is shocked by the suddenness, but relents. FaustiMario gets him to promise one more time that he will stay out of the way of the Avilas. David leaves and FaustiMario breathes a huge sigh of relief.
David joins Gabi at the breakfast table and she’s happy to hear that he and his dad have made up and he’ll continue to work for him. But he has bad news as well. They will not be able to go on their honeymoon trip that weekend as they had planned. He tells her about FaustiMario’s sudden trip and that it’s a very bad time to leave the business unattended. She understands, but they both look sad and disappointed (as are we in Viewerville if we won’t get to see any more hot love scenes).
Adolfo welcomes Felix 2.0 home. He has Felix take his sunglasses off so that he can admire his brand new (black) eye. Other than the fact that he looks like someone punched him in the face (maybe they can blame David), and that his new right eye NEVER blinks, he looks almost normal. The swelling and bruising will go away, but the damn thing will NEVER blink. Ok. I’m dwelling on this too much, but it’s creeping me out.
Adolfo has a new job assignment for Felix. Find that damn thief of his 5 million pesos, Roberto. He’s sure Roberto is hanging at some beach somewhere spending his money. He’s positive he did not leave the country. He authorizes Felix to take two of his goons with him. Felix is happy to be back in the game.
Mauricio is fawning all over Elsa again. The American clients were enchanted by her at the event. Elsa, however, thinks she still has much to learn. Mauricio is more than happy to help her whenever she needs it, but Elsa doesn’t want to bother him. Plus, she’s figuring stuff out on her own. Not letting an opportunity to see Elsa slip by, Mauricio asks her on a play date. Because Angela really wants to see Caramelo again (yeah, that’s the only reason). Elsa accepts his invitation.
Gabi sees David to the door at Casa Genoves. He’s still steamed about having to continue to work with the Avilas. She asks if it’s ok for her to go visit her sister that afternoon. David looks a bit peevish about it, but tells her ok before walking out the door. (I’m going to rant for a bit here. Gabi is not a child and she’s not a prisoner in that house. She should not have to ask David permission to go see her sister or to do anything else. If she’s not having an affair, or involved in something dangerous, illegal or immoral, then it’s not his business. Rant over.)
As soon as he leaves, Gabi goes into sleuth mode. She pulls out the phone book and begins to make a call. When she notices Bertha spying on her from the corner of her eye, she waits until she leaves. But Sneaky Bertha has remained just around the corner with her ear pressed to the wall. She hears as Gabi calls Leo at AFI. Leo is busy setting up an operation where he demands that there be 14 officers, at the minimum. He then gets news from Ramon that they’ve found the truck belonging to Marcos and know its location. He takes the call from Gabi before rushing out the door. She has something personal to talk to him about. Since he has to leave on an urgent matter, he promises to call her back later. Bertha narrows her beady eyes as she gathers more ammunition to use against Gabi and her family.
At a home furnishings store, Ale has brought JJ to choose items for his renovated house. She also lets him know her uncle has agreed to meet him that afternoon. He’s happy to hear it, but more giddy about being out with Ale. He makes fun of the modern furniture, which he doesn’t understand. He gets close and personal and asks her seductively to teach him…about these elegant things. She’d be happy to (encantada). They walk arm in arm around the store. When Ale walks ahead of him, he takes the opportunity to enjoy the view. When she suggests that he get double sinks for the principal bathroom, he wonders what for. She explains that if one day he has someone living with him, it will come in handy. While he’s shaving, she can put on her makeup or do whatever. JJ makes believe that he’s shaving while Ale is washing her hands. Ale looks a bit mortified, but highly amused. When he is done “shaving”, he takes her hand to his face and she caresses her Gillette man. He can’t resist kissing the palm of her hand, and neither of them can resist the passionate kiss that follows. (Woohoo!)
In Mario’s office, Abelardo is trying to talk FaustiMario out of leaving so suddenly for his “trip” without saying farewell to David, Gabi and the nieces. But FaustiMario has had it. He’s worried about being caught, and about someone coming close enough to see the makeup (maquillaje). If he’s really needed, Abelardo can call him. He then asks Abelardo for a favor. He needs 5 thousand pesos (he hasn’t been working after all, and neither has Juli). Abelardo is happy to be reminded, as he actually has FaustiMario’s first payment for his work right there in his pocket- 100 thousand pesos. Fausto is shocked and refuses to accept that kind of money. Abelardo assures him it’s what Mario wanted him to receive each month for taking his place. Fausto reluctantly accepts the money and thanks Abelardo. Then he asks for another favor. He’d like Abelardo to watch out for Gabi. David has shown that he has a violent temper, and that Bertha is just awful and after Gabi. If anything happens, please let him know.
JJ is looking over some business documents with little enthusiasm and much frustration when Elsa arrives at his door. He’s stuck on stupid and begins to give her a hard time (as if she has done something offensive by having other plans with someone else when he had a sudden whim to see her). She gets right to the point and tells him Marcos wants to see him. She tells him about the plan to meet at the house at midnight. Elsa tries some civil small talk by asking after Caramelo, but Limon has gone to pick her up from school that day. JJ’s only departing words to Elsa are to make sure her brother shows up.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like Marcos will make that date. Leo and Ramon catch site of him eating lunch in his truck, corner him and chase him down. They get their man. Marcos…you’ve got some ‘splainin to do.
At the school, Limon joins all the other proud parents outside to wait for his precious Caramelo. She greets him with an excited hug and he treats her to a snack from the street cart. Caramelo tells him about all the things she’s learned. Even numbers, 1 to 5. She can help him and JJ manage their treasure now! Lol! Caramelo doesn’t understand why the treasure is just JJ’s when they helped find it too. Limon tries to set her straight, but the kid IS making sense. When Limon drops some of his snack to the ground, he reverts back to their old homeless ways, and bends to pick it up to eat it. Newly bourgeois Caramelo scolds him. “No seas cochino!” (Don’t be a pig!) It’s full of bacteria, microbes and germs. She explains it all to Limon in a nice little PSA for the kiddies (who should not be watching this telenovela).
Bertha has gussied herself up for her lunch date with Adolfo at his house. She has on an off the shoulder black top, and one of her micro mini pleated naughty school girl skirts. The first Avila man to descend the stairs is a battered and bruised Carlos. After a bit of bluster about the shape he’ll leave David in next time (sure), he notices Bertha’s lower half, and then his lower half takes over. “Hey. You know, you sure are fine.” (Estas guapísima.) Bertha takes the compliment like a woman who’s used to them. He sits down next to her, with great difficulty, and asks what’s up with her and his dad. He knows his dad really likes her. She thinks his dad is a very “interesting” man. Well, Carlos wouldn’t like it if she became his stepmom (madrastra) because it would be too much temptation. Bertha laughs this off, calls him a cynic, and gives him a motherly chuck under the chin.
Adolfo comes down to mark his territory and humiliate his son. The usual. He gives Bertha a kiss and kicks Carlos out. While he makes them drinks, Bertha rolls out her “you’re so trustworthy and intelligent, and poor, lonely, little old me needs someone to talk to” story. Adolfo is more than happy to be her sugar daddy/shoulder to cry on. “My uncle brought us to live with him when our mother died. But ever since that horrible Gabi moved in he’s treated us badly. And it’s not fair! We’re his only real relatives. David is not my uncle Mario’s son!” Adolfo is completely caught off guard by this bit of info. “Que dices?” (What are you saying?) Bertha embellishes further. David is just some poor woman’s child abandoned on Mario and his wife’s doorstep. “Vaya, vaya. Qué interesante.” (Well, well. How interesting.) Adolfo gets an evil glint in his eye. (Well, a bigger one than usual.)
Gabi is having lunch with Juli at the apartment and recounting FaustiMario’s strange behavior. Juli thinks it’s the same as their papa, who’s also been acting stranger than usual. She recounts his mysterious call from “work” in the middle of the night and his leaving. “It’s all strange (raro).” Gabi thinks there are many strange things about their father. She wants to figure it out and she thinks Leo is the only one who can help her. She tells Juli about the conversation she overheard between FaustiMario and Adolfo and that Mysterious Marta was once again mentioned. It seems to her that everyone has something to do with this Marta—their dad, Yolanda, and now Don Mario and Adolfo.
Bertha and Adolfo have continued their illuminating chat over their lunch. She continues her woe-is-me tale about her father’s bad investments, his death, Mario’s financial support of the family, her mother’s death, and their moving in with Mario. Everything was hunky dory until David married and moved in that Gabi. Then Mario changed. He became distant and less affectionate with them. They hardly ever see him. And when she told him that the fight between Carlos and David was Gabi’s fault, he reacted very violently and threatened to throw her out. “It’s not fair!” Adolfo agrees with her. “Of course it isn’t!”
Adolfo is more concerned with learning if David’s adoption was legal (likely looking for yet another way to steal the Genoves fortune). Bertha doesn’t know, but still doesn’t think it’s fair how Mario is treating his only blood relatives. Adolfo tells her not to worry. He’ll talk to Mario for her. Bertha is so grateful that her sugar daddy will take care of it all. Seeing as he is not only her uncle’s business partner, but also his friend (gag me, please), she is sure Mario will listen to Adolfo. She and her sister would have nowhere to go and no one to take care of them. Well, her sister would be ok, since she has her own career and company. But poor little old Bertha would be alone and vulnerable. Oh, whatever is she to do? Adolfo pledges his support, and promises not to tell anyone she’s the one who let the cat out of the bag about David’s parentage. (If I knew it was this easy to get a rich sugar daddy, I would have broken out the school girl skirt and off the shoulder top long ago!) She has things to do and has to run (nor sure what, since she herself admitted she doesn’t work), so he escorts her out with his arm around her waist. They make plans to see each other again.
Ale announces a very nervous JJ to FaustiMario. Abelardo briefs him on JJ’s history before he comes in. JJ thanks him for receiving him and FaustiMario encourages him to speak. He’s listening (lo escucho). JJ tells him that although Mario testified against him, and he spent all those years in prison, he’s recently come to find out what a good man Mario is. He swears he was not the one who killed the girl. FaustiMario wonders how he can be sure JJ is telling him the truth. JJ recounts the events of the fateful night at the hotel Mirador again (which we have now seen from about five different points of view). Ooh, nice. We see young JJ in his skivvies getting out of bed. After getting fingered (literally) by Adolfo, JJ headed back to his room for his shirt. He was apprehended by the police in the stairwell, as Adolfo tells him and the police that he SAW JJ do it. An angry and scared JJ is hustled away by the police.
JJ tells Mario that he was just some poor kid, unable to afford good defense. And when Mario also testified against him about seeing him with the girl, that just put another nail in his coffin. Fausto is very affected by this tale. He can imagine how JJ felt at this injustice (he really, really can). JJ, of course, does not believe that Mario could possibly understand. He gets more agitated and Abelardo steps in to try to bring him down. He tells JJ that Mario never testified that he saw or thought JJ killed the girl. He only testified about what he saw. Fausto has been moved to tears, likely thinking about his own false accusation and life on the run. He tells JJ that he knows he can’t give JJ back those years he lost. JJ is affected by FaustiMario’s obvious distress. He tells him that he only wanted Mario to know the truth and believe him. He wants Mario’s help in finding the real culprit and clearing his name. Fausto jumps up from his seat. Of course he’s going to help JJ! (Abelardo looks like he’s thinking, “Oh great! Yet another thing to add to my long To Do list.”) He tries to get “Don Mario” to calm down. JJ has completely lost all of his fire, and is wiping away tears. He doesn’t want to cause any harm to Mario’s health. They shake hands. JJ tells him that all he wants to do is clear his name. Choking back tears, FaustiMario swears that he’ll help JJ do just that. The two unjustly accused men continue to clutch each other’s hand and look at each other with teary eyes.
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Hi Vivi. Miss you. Not watching this but love the title. I can see you're having fun with it. Also got a kick out of your (woo-hoo). Hope all is well with you and your work.
Good morning, and thank you, Vivi!
Here are the You Tube links for Episode 48:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Here are the You Tube links for Episode 48:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Aribeth, Jeri, and Vivi, thanks for carrying me through this week. I'm very much enjoying the ride.
Vivi, you nailed it: Fausto "for the first time channels Mario's gentle nature perfectly?" This was bittersweet. I have the feeling Fausto is going to begin to take on this role with gusto, after all those years of having to suppress his great talent.
Yay, Fausto/Mario bonded with JJ! How could Fausto not be moved by the parallels in their suffering and Avila's role in it. Terrific.
On JJ-Elsa, my only theory is that JJ has some kind of abandonment issue, where he can do whatever he wants whenever but Elsa must always be there for him. Glad she isn't buying this nonsense. I'm giving JJ a little break here because he left 11 years of captivity with hardened criminals without receiving reentry counseling, a probation officer, or even a pamphlet. I'm perverse enought though to hope that I get to hear Caramelo refer to "Uncle Mauricio" in his presence again cause I get a kick out that aghast look on JJ's face.
I don't understand why Aberlado hasn't confided in Alejandra, since she was in on the Fausto/Mario plan.
Though Marcos is responsible for setting up Don Gregorio for murder in prison, he's still kind of an innocent -- in planning a hauling business and, most of all, trusting Susanna with his diamonds and his heart. But now that he's capturedd, what will he do to try to save himself?
Vivi, you nailed it: Fausto "for the first time channels Mario's gentle nature perfectly?" This was bittersweet. I have the feeling Fausto is going to begin to take on this role with gusto, after all those years of having to suppress his great talent.
Yay, Fausto/Mario bonded with JJ! How could Fausto not be moved by the parallels in their suffering and Avila's role in it. Terrific.
On JJ-Elsa, my only theory is that JJ has some kind of abandonment issue, where he can do whatever he wants whenever but Elsa must always be there for him. Glad she isn't buying this nonsense. I'm giving JJ a little break here because he left 11 years of captivity with hardened criminals without receiving reentry counseling, a probation officer, or even a pamphlet. I'm perverse enought though to hope that I get to hear Caramelo refer to "Uncle Mauricio" in his presence again cause I get a kick out that aghast look on JJ's face.
I don't understand why Aberlado hasn't confided in Alejandra, since she was in on the Fausto/Mario plan.
Though Marcos is responsible for setting up Don Gregorio for murder in prison, he's still kind of an innocent -- in planning a hauling business and, most of all, trusting Susanna with his diamonds and his heart. But now that he's capturedd, what will he do to try to save himself?
"Mario's" voice changed back to Faustiago's voice when he was talking to JJ.
That Bertha! "what am I going to do if Mario throws me out?"
Um, get a job?
That Bertha! "what am I going to do if Mario throws me out?"
Um, get a job?
Permalink posted by 
: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 10:29:00 AM EST
: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 10:29:00 AM EST
Anon 10:29- Faustiago was definitely talking as himself (because of his personal story) and not as Mario when he became moved by JJ's story.
I do feel like he was just starting to get his Mario act down this episode, when he decided he has to leave. I wonder if he will decide to stay now that he wants to help JJ?
I do feel like he was just starting to get his Mario act down this episode, when he decided he has to leave. I wonder if he will decide to stay now that he wants to help JJ?
Judy- Thanks for dropping in! I love your Llena recaps, but this week was a killer and I didn't get a chance to comment much.
Thank you, Vivi - love all the details including JJ checking out Ale when she walked ahead of him.
I have a few questions to catch me up: Why was Limón homeless? Did he
ever have a career of any kind?
How did he and Caramelo hook up?
Many thanks.
I have a few questions to catch me up: Why was Limón homeless? Did he
ever have a career of any kind?
How did he and Caramelo hook up?
Many thanks.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:38:00 PM EST
: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:38:00 PM EST
Anon- Not sure why Limon ended up homeless. He has told Caramelo that he once had money, but I don't think that's true, given that he can't read and has no social graces. He told JJ that he found Caramelo as a baby abandoned near a garbage bin, but he has never told Caramelo this so as not to hurt her.
Excellent recap Vivi. I especially liked the end when Fausto agreed to help JJ clear his name. Little does JJ know that Fausto can identify with him being falsely accused of killing a woman. I think those two will get along just fine.
Bertha has a big mouth doesn't she. She's the reason why the real Mario is dead. Now she shoots her mouth off about David's parentage. Ugh.
I'm thinking maybe Aberlado and Fausto should tell David the truth so that he knows what's really going on.
Gabi is getting closer to finding out the truth about Marta. Especially since she's going to ask Leo for help. He will definitely put all the pieces together.
Marcos was busted no surprise there. He wasn't the sharpest tool in the drawer. I wonder will he spill the beans about renting the truck out to Robertogollum.
Bertha has a big mouth doesn't she. She's the reason why the real Mario is dead. Now she shoots her mouth off about David's parentage. Ugh.
I'm thinking maybe Aberlado and Fausto should tell David the truth so that he knows what's really going on.
Gabi is getting closer to finding out the truth about Marta. Especially since she's going to ask Leo for help. He will definitely put all the pieces together.
Marcos was busted no surprise there. He wasn't the sharpest tool in the drawer. I wonder will he spill the beans about renting the truck out to Robertogollum.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:46:00 PM EST
: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:46:00 PM EST
Great recap, Vivi !
I have normal hearing but at times
have trouble hearing Mario/Fausto
especially if background music is added, so I appreciate all the details of the conversation with JJ.
So many guys with no mothers to
nurture them when they needed it most: David, JJ, Carlos, Marcos to a great extent; they are all so needy. However, those of you who are feeling sorry for Carlos,
remember that not only did he keep
quiet about the murder, but he masterminded the attempt to send
JJ back to prison.
Thanks for all of this.
I have normal hearing but at times
have trouble hearing Mario/Fausto
especially if background music is added, so I appreciate all the details of the conversation with JJ.
So many guys with no mothers to
nurture them when they needed it most: David, JJ, Carlos, Marcos to a great extent; they are all so needy. However, those of you who are feeling sorry for Carlos,
remember that not only did he keep
quiet about the murder, but he masterminded the attempt to send
JJ back to prison.
Thanks for all of this.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:49:00 PM EST
: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:49:00 PM EST
Vivi et al,
Did you notice that someone or something white moved
in the background when Elsa and JJ
were talking? Was this a telenovela production flaw?
(the first I've seen)
Did you notice that someone or something white moved
in the background when Elsa and JJ
were talking? Was this a telenovela production flaw?
(the first I've seen)
Permalink posted by : Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:56:00 PM EST
: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 4:56:00 PM EST
It's a gloriously beautiful day (post rain) here in So. Cal. but I had to read your latest very entertaining recap before going out.
These episodes are so jam packed with action, thank goodness for your detailed recaps so I can keep everything straight. I love that the writers and directors keep things flowing along so rapidly.
I think Ale has fallen for J J. He always looks so fine in his suits. Someone is doing a good job of fitting everyones' clothing so well especially J J and David's suits. Remember Destilando Amor where E Y as Rod was always wearing an ill fitting (too Large) suit and made him look squat and even bulkier. Kudos to the Costume Dept.
But I digress. Yes, it seems Faustiago has the motivation to continue playing Mario to help J J. He should have been unselfish enough to do so for Gabi's happiness and future even though he's not too keen on David.
I can't wait for Monday's episode to see how Evil Adolfo will use all the info regarding David's adoption for his own advantage. He slyly coaxed it (so easily) from a not too reluctant complaining Bertha who is also Evil may I add. Did I mention I think these two are Evil? Two even heavier anvils please.
I'm also curious as to what Marcos will say regarding Roberto and the truck, Elsa, J J and Susana and the diamonds.
GinCA
These episodes are so jam packed with action, thank goodness for your detailed recaps so I can keep everything straight. I love that the writers and directors keep things flowing along so rapidly.
I think Ale has fallen for J J. He always looks so fine in his suits. Someone is doing a good job of fitting everyones' clothing so well especially J J and David's suits. Remember Destilando Amor where E Y as Rod was always wearing an ill fitting (too Large) suit and made him look squat and even bulkier. Kudos to the Costume Dept.
But I digress. Yes, it seems Faustiago has the motivation to continue playing Mario to help J J. He should have been unselfish enough to do so for Gabi's happiness and future even though he's not too keen on David.
I can't wait for Monday's episode to see how Evil Adolfo will use all the info regarding David's adoption for his own advantage. He slyly coaxed it (so easily) from a not too reluctant complaining Bertha who is also Evil may I add. Did I mention I think these two are Evil? Two even heavier anvils please.
I'm also curious as to what Marcos will say regarding Roberto and the truck, Elsa, J J and Susana and the diamonds.
GinCA
Permalink posted by : Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 5:17:00 PM EST
: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 5:17:00 PM EST
Floridia, I noticed someone moving in the room when Elsa and JJ were at the door. Maybe it was Limon waiting for another scene. Somehow, I think it was a slipup when shooting the scene.
That kiss between JJ and Ale was something. I remember when he was acting in FELS, the kisses between him and Adele Noriega were so blah. This one was real hot!!! I hope more is coming.
Thanks for a great recap, Vivi, as usual.
Ann-NYC
That kiss between JJ and Ale was something. I remember when he was acting in FELS, the kisses between him and Adele Noriega were so blah. This one was real hot!!! I hope more is coming.
Thanks for a great recap, Vivi, as usual.
Ann-NYC
Permalink posted by : Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 6:26:00 PM EST
: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 6:26:00 PM EST
LOL -- I know exactly what you all are talking about, because it caught my eye a moment, too.
But it was not a production flub; rather Juan José's reflection in the mirrored bar behind Elsa.
But it was not a production flub; rather Juan José's reflection in the mirrored bar behind Elsa.
I went out for dinner, so glad Jeri stepped in to clear up the mysterious extra body, which was just a reflection in the mirror behind the bar. :)
I too wonder how Adolfo will use the adoption thing. I have wondered, like he did, if the adoption was legally done. Or if Mario and his wife simply just told everyone this little baby they found on their doorstep was theirs and didn't consult the lawyers. It would be an interesting twist if Adolfo and Bertha try and succeed to take everything away from David because of that, only to be foiled when it turns out Gabi is the legit heir and she gets everything. I would let out a big LOL at that. :)
I too wonder how Adolfo will use the adoption thing. I have wondered, like he did, if the adoption was legally done. Or if Mario and his wife simply just told everyone this little baby they found on their doorstep was theirs and didn't consult the lawyers. It would be an interesting twist if Adolfo and Bertha try and succeed to take everything away from David because of that, only to be foiled when it turns out Gabi is the legit heir and she gets everything. I would let out a big LOL at that. :)
Continuing our theme of trying to figure out our two main flawed galans, can anyone tell me why David looked so uncertain about Gabi going to see her sister? Was he still just in a bad mood because of the Avila issue, or does he have some negative trigger reaction to Gabi going out?
Vivi, for a moment I felt David wondered whether Gabi was really going to visit her sister and then he shook that thought away and decided to trust her. I think it's a combination of jealousy and the fact that he's aware she's made some foolish choices (taking that flight with Carlos and accepting an obviously boxed ring from Carlos as a wedding gift.)
Vivi, thanks for terrific recap.
The scene with JJ and Ale are shopping was great - it looked as if they enjoyed themselves. After that kiss I was afraid that they would try out the beds next.
That Berta is an evil air-head.
Rosemary
The scene with JJ and Ale are shopping was great - it looked as if they enjoyed themselves. After that kiss I was afraid that they would try out the beds next.
That Berta is an evil air-head.
Rosemary
Permalink posted by : Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 10:32:00 PM EST
: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 10:32:00 PM EST
Vivi, David is very possessive of Gabi as you know; it was mentioned how he was practically dragging her around the house in a vice grip, but I was thinking that he was thinking that when he tried to reach Gabi at her sister's the previous day she wasn't there,
and she did that whole cemetery thing, so he may think she has another agenda when she says she is going to visit her sister.
He may prefer that her sister goes over to his (their) house.
Remember, he didn't have a mother,
he has a bad temper and he has that jealousy problem. He has a lot of growing up to do. I am liking Gabi better now (except for the possible lying;) she is maturing with marriage.
And speaking of immaturity -
remember how JJ was giggling with
Isabel the deceased chambermaid?
Well, he giggles with Ale too.
He's a teenager in a man's body;
and yes he did look good in his skivvies.
and she did that whole cemetery thing, so he may think she has another agenda when she says she is going to visit her sister.
He may prefer that her sister goes over to his (their) house.
Remember, he didn't have a mother,
he has a bad temper and he has that jealousy problem. He has a lot of growing up to do. I am liking Gabi better now (except for the possible lying;) she is maturing with marriage.
And speaking of immaturity -
remember how JJ was giggling with
Isabel the deceased chambermaid?
Well, he giggles with Ale too.
He's a teenager in a man's body;
and yes he did look good in his skivvies.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 11:46:00 PM EST
: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 11:46:00 PM EST
Ann:
That kiss between JJ and Ale was something. I remember when he was acting in FELS, the kisses between him and Adele Noriega were so blah.
I lay the blame on the director, in the good old times Adela and Eduardo were a power couple (onscreen and in real life for a while):
Guadalupe :)
That kiss between JJ and Ale was something. I remember when he was acting in FELS, the kisses between him and Adele Noriega were so blah.
I lay the blame on the director, in the good old times Adela and Eduardo were a power couple (onscreen and in real life for a while):
Guadalupe :)
Hi Vivi, this morning when responding to your comment on LldA I asked if you are recapping anything, then I look up and...
Good job with loots of good lines. A couple that caught my eye:
"...the damn thing will NEVER blink. Ok. I’m dwelling on this too much, but it’s creeping me out."
and
"Ooh, nice. We see young JJ in his skivvies getting out of bed. After getting fingered (literally) by Adolfo, JJ headed back to his room for his shirt."
¿Qué?
I know zip about this show, but now you have me feeling sympathy for poor Carlos.
Carlos
Good job with loots of good lines. A couple that caught my eye:
"...the damn thing will NEVER blink. Ok. I’m dwelling on this too much, but it’s creeping me out."
and
"Ooh, nice. We see young JJ in his skivvies getting out of bed. After getting fingered (literally) by Adolfo, JJ headed back to his room for his shirt."
¿Qué?
I know zip about this show, but now you have me feeling sympathy for poor Carlos.
Carlos
Vivi,
Thanks for devoting part of your busy weekend to deliver your excellent recap, it was wonderful.
I’m pained to see JJ continue his coldness toward Elsa. Her crime?......trying to move forward after getting the adios from the guy she sacrificed her time and tight money for.......the PRISONER, Juan Jose. She gave every thing she had and that she didn’t have to help BOTH Marcos and JJ. Besides taking care of JJ’s impoverished MOTHER, she borrowed from her leering boss to help when no one else was there for them. He forgets quickly doesn’t he! By the way, while in prison, I seem to remember seeing him put his hand on top of hers so I can see how her hopes would have been raised. When he became enamored with Ale, Elsa, being a strong woman, moved on quickly but he won’t give her his blessing..too bad. Maybe Limon, Caramelo and Elsa are right, he’s changed.
Hope JJ and Limon enroll in one of the excellent Mexico City universities and began to take “hospitality” classes. While JJ’s reasons for buying the hotel are along the venganza lines, he now has hundreds of men, women and children depending on him for their livelihood. Hotels require good management, hope Limon and JJ are up to the task.
If anyone starts a Leonardo fan club, I’m in!
Hello JudyB and Carlos! JudyB, we need you here, our galan has a need to forgive and forget! He could use your wise counsel. (ha!)
Thanks for devoting part of your busy weekend to deliver your excellent recap, it was wonderful.
I’m pained to see JJ continue his coldness toward Elsa. Her crime?......trying to move forward after getting the adios from the guy she sacrificed her time and tight money for.......the PRISONER, Juan Jose. She gave every thing she had and that she didn’t have to help BOTH Marcos and JJ. Besides taking care of JJ’s impoverished MOTHER, she borrowed from her leering boss to help when no one else was there for them. He forgets quickly doesn’t he! By the way, while in prison, I seem to remember seeing him put his hand on top of hers so I can see how her hopes would have been raised. When he became enamored with Ale, Elsa, being a strong woman, moved on quickly but he won’t give her his blessing..too bad. Maybe Limon, Caramelo and Elsa are right, he’s changed.
Hope JJ and Limon enroll in one of the excellent Mexico City universities and began to take “hospitality” classes. While JJ’s reasons for buying the hotel are along the venganza lines, he now has hundreds of men, women and children depending on him for their livelihood. Hotels require good management, hope Limon and JJ are up to the task.
If anyone starts a Leonardo fan club, I’m in!
Hello JudyB and Carlos! JudyB, we need you here, our galan has a need to forgive and forget! He could use your wise counsel. (ha!)
Sandy:
Let me play the devil's advocate here. :)
While I agree that JJ's behaviour towards Elsa is ridiculous, rude and completely unfair, and if I was her I would kick his ass and slender ankles, but the young lady isn't Mother Teresa either. (Which makes her character and this show much interesting, of course.)
Taking into his mother? Taking care of Caramelo? Giving some money to JJ when he was freed from jail? Looking for Mauricio Medina when he was imprisoned again? Those were great, selfless acts for which I admire her.
But.
she borrowed from her leering boss to help when no one else was there for them.
1. Have JJ ever asked for that? No.
2. Did she even have to do that? No. The boys would've been released anyway, Marcos had only a few months left but he screwed his chance up when Goyo was murdered, and JJ was freed earlier due to good behaviour. The lawyer Elsa hired did nothing for them.
It was plain stupidity to fly into Salomón's web. Okay, she had to do it for her brother, she hired a reasonable amount of money for Marcos which she probably could've payed back. But she should've never loaned so much money for JJ who had quite clearly refused her financial help.
Actually, it was JJ who saved her from the serious consequences of her naivety when he gave her the money she loaned from Salomón for him (needlessly) AND for Marcos. What I don't like is that Elsa never thanked him for that. I know she was angry with him because a day ago he had played the jealous, stupid brother, but come on, he liberated her from being Slimebag Sr's obligated slave. But no, Elsita accepted the money (with the usual sore face), and she immediately ran to Salomón to play Xena The Warrior Princess, but she forgets it was JJ who gave her the chance to get rid of her boss and to find a much better job at Medina's office.
As for helping him when he was imprisoned again: I don't know, who was the one who was whining all the time and kept pushing him to sell the house? Who was the one who told too many things about him to Carlos? Who was the one who led Roberto and Carlos to JJ's house? And who was the one who believed to Carlos (whom she's known for I don't know, two months?) that JJ, her onetruelove whom she's known for so many years may lie about the murder of the maid?
If anyone starts a Leonardo fan club, I’m in!
So am I, so am I, so am I! :)
Let me play the devil's advocate here. :)
While I agree that JJ's behaviour towards Elsa is ridiculous, rude and completely unfair, and if I was her I would kick his ass and slender ankles, but the young lady isn't Mother Teresa either. (Which makes her character and this show much interesting, of course.)
Taking into his mother? Taking care of Caramelo? Giving some money to JJ when he was freed from jail? Looking for Mauricio Medina when he was imprisoned again? Those were great, selfless acts for which I admire her.
But.
she borrowed from her leering boss to help when no one else was there for them.
1. Have JJ ever asked for that? No.
2. Did she even have to do that? No. The boys would've been released anyway, Marcos had only a few months left but he screwed his chance up when Goyo was murdered, and JJ was freed earlier due to good behaviour. The lawyer Elsa hired did nothing for them.
It was plain stupidity to fly into Salomón's web. Okay, she had to do it for her brother, she hired a reasonable amount of money for Marcos which she probably could've payed back. But she should've never loaned so much money for JJ who had quite clearly refused her financial help.
Actually, it was JJ who saved her from the serious consequences of her naivety when he gave her the money she loaned from Salomón for him (needlessly) AND for Marcos. What I don't like is that Elsa never thanked him for that. I know she was angry with him because a day ago he had played the jealous, stupid brother, but come on, he liberated her from being Slimebag Sr's obligated slave. But no, Elsita accepted the money (with the usual sore face), and she immediately ran to Salomón to play Xena The Warrior Princess, but she forgets it was JJ who gave her the chance to get rid of her boss and to find a much better job at Medina's office.
As for helping him when he was imprisoned again: I don't know, who was the one who was whining all the time and kept pushing him to sell the house? Who was the one who told too many things about him to Carlos? Who was the one who led Roberto and Carlos to JJ's house? And who was the one who believed to Carlos (whom she's known for I don't know, two months?) that JJ, her onetruelove whom she's known for so many years may lie about the murder of the maid?
If anyone starts a Leonardo fan club, I’m in!
So am I, so am I, so am I! :)
Aribeth, I’m glad you used the expression, devil’s advocate (ha!) I agree, this is a VERY fascinating novela, much, much better than the usual fare. Also, I agree with you in the respect that many of the things that Elsa did for Marcos and JJ were not needed and ill designed. I felt that the novela was very honest and real in showing a young woman making many missteps trying to help her brother and the man that she was clearly enamored of. But, let’s not forget, at that time, no one on the outside was in JJ’s corner and I saw her as an emotional lifeline for him, he didn’t refuse her visits. As far as loaning money to Elsa, he did that and she hasn’t expressed gratitude, but the money isn’t the problem between them, it is emotional estrangement. I feel that she will pay the money back when she can. My basic issue with our galan is that he should release her emotionally, encourage her relationship with a great guy and move on. When I see them on the screen, I see her as trying to stabilize their relationship into “friendship” and he is withholding that from her!
I agree with everything you said about Elsa’s “hoof and mouth” (my expression!) disease, she has blabbed too much and brought on the bad guys and problems. One issue for them as friends is she is too honest and JJ has a natural tendency to privacy or even dishonesty. He hasn’t stabilized into the person that he will be, he is still a little unsure of himself due to his stint is prison and is finding his way in a different society. It will be interesting to see him at the end of the novela.
Aribeth, thanks for your well reasoned response to my comment!
I agree with everything you said about Elsa’s “hoof and mouth” (my expression!) disease, she has blabbed too much and brought on the bad guys and problems. One issue for them as friends is she is too honest and JJ has a natural tendency to privacy or even dishonesty. He hasn’t stabilized into the person that he will be, he is still a little unsure of himself due to his stint is prison and is finding his way in a different society. It will be interesting to see him at the end of the novela.
Aribeth, thanks for your well reasoned response to my comment!
Aribeth, thank you for Thursday night's recap and Vivi, thank you for Friday's. They were both exceptional.
Vivi, this was a heartfelt, detailed and lovely recap. You are a gifted writer. Everything was wonderful, from the title through the finish. I laughed at so much including "Princess Bertha" and sincerely appreciated all the effort you put into this.
Hurricane Bertha continues her path of destruction. How unfortunate she revealed David is not Mario's son and to Adolfo of all people!
Gabi is rivaling Bertha for her eavesdropping skills - thankfully she's picking up a few clues herself.
I thought Mario and JJ's discussion was real and very moving: "The two unjustly accused men continue to clutch each other’s hand and look at each other with teary eyes". Sigh...
Wonderful, interesting comments everyone!
Diana
Vivi, this was a heartfelt, detailed and lovely recap. You are a gifted writer. Everything was wonderful, from the title through the finish. I laughed at so much including "Princess Bertha" and sincerely appreciated all the effort you put into this.
Hurricane Bertha continues her path of destruction. How unfortunate she revealed David is not Mario's son and to Adolfo of all people!
Gabi is rivaling Bertha for her eavesdropping skills - thankfully she's picking up a few clues herself.
I thought Mario and JJ's discussion was real and very moving: "The two unjustly accused men continue to clutch each other’s hand and look at each other with teary eyes". Sigh...
Wonderful, interesting comments everyone!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Monday, November 22, 2010 at 1:06:00 PM EST
: Monday, November 22, 2010 at 1:06:00 PM EST
My goodness Vivi! I missed this episode on Friday,but your detailed recap has filled me in nicely. Thank you. Aribeth,you understand the Elsa/JJ situation perfectly.She fills a void in his life but it's not romantic.He is willing to take care of her but not the way she anticipates.At the moment she is not that into Mauricio and she should be. It would be in her best interest.
JJ's forcus is on clearing his name. Poor guy, he keeps having to redo his hate list. Mario's name got canceled out after the meeting. That should make Ale happy.
Hello there JudyB and Carlos we miss you.Our Estralla from Gancho is been a bad girl here as Bartha.
Club JJ has my firm commitment but I will pay dues on club Leornardo.Count me in.
Hanna
JJ's forcus is on clearing his name. Poor guy, he keeps having to redo his hate list. Mario's name got canceled out after the meeting. That should make Ale happy.
Hello there JudyB and Carlos we miss you.Our Estralla from Gancho is been a bad girl here as Bartha.
Club JJ has my firm commitment but I will pay dues on club Leornardo.Count me in.
Hanna
Permalink posted by : Monday, November 22, 2010 at 1:14:00 PM EST
: Monday, November 22, 2010 at 1:14:00 PM EST
Carlos! Thanks for dropping in. I just loved your recap on Llena! It was very, very funny. This novela doesn't lend itself to snark so much. No real over the top characters or too many beanie moments. It's a pretty straight forward (and very good) mystery/romance.
Great comments everyone! We will just have to see how the JJ/Elsa relationship evolves. There is no doubt that something has to change. And thanks for weighing in on the David/Gabi going out thing. I was busy writing the recap, but when I caught that look on his face I just got really annoyed (if you couldn't tell), but didn't have time to go back and think through what that look meant. I'm still a little annoyed though. Gabi may have made two poor (although understandable) choices, but NOTHING compares to the stupidness he committed with the false wedding. A huge secret he is still holding back from her. I'm surprised Bertha hasn't thrown that in Gabi's face yet. If I was David, I would be worried.
Great comments everyone! We will just have to see how the JJ/Elsa relationship evolves. There is no doubt that something has to change. And thanks for weighing in on the David/Gabi going out thing. I was busy writing the recap, but when I caught that look on his face I just got really annoyed (if you couldn't tell), but didn't have time to go back and think through what that look meant. I'm still a little annoyed though. Gabi may have made two poor (although understandable) choices, but NOTHING compares to the stupidness he committed with the false wedding. A huge secret he is still holding back from her. I'm surprised Bertha hasn't thrown that in Gabi's face yet. If I was David, I would be worried.
Hector Ortega is really bringing his A game to his scenes, Fausto as Mario. In fact, I just looked up the actor's name to give him the proper credit. He flows back and forth so seamlessly between the two men, what an actor! There is an underlying hilarity to the scenes as Fausto tries to control his temper and attempts to be more "Mario" as Abelardo looks on helplessly with such a pained expression on his face. The twisted wig scene and then the two guys enjoying a game (?) together before an interruption was adorable and warm. I'm getting so many chuckles from this part of the novela.
Diana, I so agree, why of all people does Adolfo have to be told the "David" secret? This isn't good!
Diana, I so agree, why of all people does Adolfo have to be told the "David" secret? This isn't good!
For me, EY and Adela have done some of the best kissing I've seen on screen. On FELs, I still remember their first kiss and their first makeup kiss; they looked really real. Romantic and smoldering. I hope Adela will return to TV soon.
Hector Ortega is doing a fabulous job: he plays Mario; he plays Santiago -- and he plays Santiago screwing up playing Mario!
He created both and plays one off the other, in addition.
So, Hector Ortega is the brilliant actor that Mario and Abelardo are always talking about.
I've been wondering about Hector Ortega lately; this is the first time I've had the pleasure.
He created both and plays one off the other, in addition.
So, Hector Ortega is the brilliant actor that Mario and Abelardo are always talking about.
I've been wondering about Hector Ortega lately; this is the first time I've had the pleasure.
He really is fantastic. I watched the show last week with a Colombian friend, and she could not/would not believe it was the same actor playing both roles.
Thanks Vivi for your fantastic recap. I have only just watched this episode hence my late comment.
I agree Santiago/Fausto was very touched by JJ's story as he himself is running from a murder he didn't commit. Hopefully JJ's story will make him stay.
I just love watching Caramelo and Limon together. I wish they had more screen time. Caramelo explaining to him about bacteria etc was so cute.
That JJ is a big kid. Sometimes though he is so serious and then he acts like a big kid. Loved how he was checking out Ale in that store, and what a kiss that was.
Aribeth, thanks for that link. You brought back memories of Guadalupe. I agree, in that novela they were a hot couple.
Margaret
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I agree Santiago/Fausto was very touched by JJ's story as he himself is running from a murder he didn't commit. Hopefully JJ's story will make him stay.
I just love watching Caramelo and Limon together. I wish they had more screen time. Caramelo explaining to him about bacteria etc was so cute.
That JJ is a big kid. Sometimes though he is so serious and then he acts like a big kid. Loved how he was checking out Ale in that store, and what a kiss that was.
Aribeth, thanks for that link. You brought back memories of Guadalupe. I agree, in that novela they were a hot couple.
Margaret
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 5:54:00 AM EST
: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 5:54:00 AM EST
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