Friday, December 17, 2010
La Verdad Oculta EP67 12/16/2010 – Kiss, kiss, bang, bang
* While Édgar, the security guard is spying behind a tree, in the car Garnica threatens Susana both physically and verbally. However, when the he notices she isn’t afraid of him and she can find another customer if he doesn’t want to pay, finally he agrees to give her 1,5 million pesos for the letter.
* Early in the morning Leo visits the Guillén girls only to greet his favourite ladies. Gaby asks him about his investigation after The Shoes and the smuggling, and she tells him about her interesting conversation with Yolanda. After he leaves David shows up to explain the strange behaviour of Mario. He tells the girl Adolfo Ávila finally agreed to end the contract, but they’re afraid he wants to get rid of hurt Mario. Gaby asks him about Marta. Does Adolfo threaten Mario with information about her death? David admits that’s true. Gosh, did Mario kill her?! No, no, he didn’t. And did Fausto know that woman, too? David says she should ask her father about that and assures the girls Fausto is an extraordinary man who loves them much. Then he changes the subject: that policeman is in love with Gabriela, isn’t he? He swears he can’t live without her, he knows he was an idiot, and begs for a second chance. But it’s too late, Gaby can’t forgive him. Heartbroken David has no other choice but to accept her answer, but before leaving he says Mario would like to talk with her.
* At the Ávila condo Adolfo orders Félix to kill that dangerous Juan José… Immediately.
* Leonardo, the Duracell Bunny doesn’t let Ramón live, Act II.: he wakes him up and scolds him for being still in bed, and his sleepy assistant informs him that Carlos doesn’t work in Sagitario anymore.
* David tells the surprised and grateful Fausto that since he must miss his daughter much he arranged a meeting with her. Outside Bertha thanks to David for letting her return to the house and she swears she’ll never meet Adolfo again. However, when she learns that Gaby may never reconcile with David, she can’t hide her contentment.
* Édgar tells David what he saw in the morning and David orders him to keep following Susana.
* At his architect studio Mauricio tells Elsa he is going to the sea and asks her to accompany him. And what about bringing along Caramelo, too? Elsa likes the idea, and says she’ll ask Juan José about it. A brief shadow of worry flits across Medina’s face.
* Leonardo visits JJ who’s glad to see his newest pal and tells him the story of Gregorio’s marvelous treasure. Yes, he was lucky but he can’t forget either those years in the prison or his mother’s death and urges Leonardo to do something. He’s the policeman, find proofs against the Ávilas! Leo assures him he knows what his obligations are and the police is already looking for Dora. In his office is thinking about Dora, too. He can’t believe his men couldn’t find her. In Juan José’s house the boys have a bright idea: since Dora used to work in JJ’s hotel called Mirador there may be important information about her in the personnel registers. Great! However, Leonardo warns JJ not to do anything stupid like what he did in Sagitario.
* A simple woman is walking on the sunny streets of Michoacán. She enters a shop, and the shopkeeper, Jorge happily greets her: Dorita! It turns out they are old friends and he offers her a job and a room to sleep in.
* At Guilléns’ flat the girl receive a letter from Fausto who sent them 10.000 pesos. At least they won’t have financial problems for a while, but Gabriela intends to accept Juan José’s jo offer anyway. Julieta asks her if she’s she sure that this (i.e. divorce and starting a new life) is what she really wants to do. Yes, completely.
* Roberto calls Susana to invite her to his flat for a chat. Sorry, pal, she can’t leave the house now, she’ll call him later.
* Rubina, the hotel manager shows Juan José the registers. Dora used to work there 11 years ago which unfortunately makes the search harder. JJ asks him to look for employees who might have known Dora. Gaby arrives at the office. JJ introduces her to Rubina asks him to teach her everything about the hotel because she’s going to work with them. After the manager leaves she asks him what he was talking about. She’s going to be “an executive who executes”, says JJ. Oh, no. She begs him to give her a simple job because she has no education and she can’t learn how a hotel works. However, JJ truly believes she’s a very smart woman who’ll do her job well.
* At AFI Leo tells Ramón the police has to investigate after Dora Ramírez, an important witness who’s disappeared. In the middle of the conversation JJ calls him to inform him that his employees are looking for information about Dora. Leo asks Ramón to give him a lift to hotel Mirador because he’s car has got a flat tire near to JJ’s house.
* While Félix is putting in eye drops to The Most Ridiculous Fake Eyes Ever, nervous Adolfo learns from the Sagitario staff that a policeman asked after Carlos last night. Adolfo begins panicking, it’s too much, and he doesn’t understand why is Leo so interested in Marta’s death either. Félix drops a bomb: boss, doncha’ think that girl who married to David is very similar to Marta? Adolfo is surprised, yes, Félix may be right… *Viewerville: Loser! A half-eyed gangster has better memory and sight than you, who knocked up her mother!* Bomb no. 2.: And those girls are in the same age as Marta’s daughters. What if their father is Santiago Guzmán? Adolfo’s head starts to fume, fine, fine, he’ll think it over, but right now killing Juan José is their number one goal!
* Leonardo arrives at the hotel and learns about JJ’s job offer from Gaby.
* Susana sneaks out of the Genovés villa, but she can’t fool her loyal shadow who follows her to Garnica’s car. Inside the vehicle she gots a lot of cash in a dust bag in exchange of the valuable letter. Garnica reads the letter and asks who the hell is Dora. A woman who used to work for the Genovéses, says Sue. When she returns to the house, Édgar asks her about her mysterious acquaintance to which she lies Garnica was the lawyer of her husband. And what’s inside that dust bag? She gives Édgar a stink eye: that’s not his job!
* At Mirador Leo and and Rubina are checking the registers when Gaby shows up again saying she has to leave now because she has an appointment with Mario. Juan José offers her a lift and Leo quickly asks him to let him join since his car is near to his house.
* Leo, Gaby and JJ leave the hotel but they don’t notice the black car following them. In the tunnel house David urges Fausto to prepare because Gaby may show up any minute. Since Fausto hasn’t even started to make-up he calls Gaby and tells her Mario hasn’t arrived at home yet… which means Gaby has more time to spend with her friends.
* Elsa, an absolutely cute Caramelo, Asunción and Chickles play “businessmen in the office” game but Chickles doesn’t like it.
* David is so frustrated about the slowness of Fausto that he decides to look for Gabriela and occupy her for a while. In the car Gaby learns that Leo has visited JJ before, moreover, he helps him prove his innocence. Gaby smiles, then JJ’s in the best hands. Alejandra calls JJ to discuss the details about their dinner. The trio arrives at the street where Leo’s car’s parking and while Gabriela’s enjoying the sunshine the guys start to change the flat tire. Two vehicles are approaching: a motorbike with David and a black SUV with two assassins. David notices the danger and he jumps in front of Gaby just when Félix starts to shoot. Leo also gets shot, but he still has energy left back to kill Félix which gives JJ the chance to get rid of the other gangster.
Results: two dead gangsters, a shocked Juan José, a wounded Leo who only cares about Gaby’s wellbeing, a heartbreakingly crying Gabriela and a bleeding, unconscious David. Damn you, Adolfo.
Aribeth
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It appears that Felix used up the last of his nine lives- felled by one shot from Leo. And JJ is a lucky shot! :) Another assasination attempt by Adolfo that has not turned out as planned.
Interesting developments this episode: Elsa, Caramelo and Medina are going to the playa with Garnica. The letter is now in Garnica's hands. (Darn Susana!) Gabi's going to be an exec at JJ's hotel. They have one more clue to Dora's whereabouts since the hotel records show where she was born, and she seems to have returned to where she grew up. If not the same town, it's probably close by, right?
Just a great episode. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Carlos will definitely get that Adolfo is behind this shooting, but what will he do about it? Also, I would think that Adolfo's dirty business associates would be fed up with Adolfo's screw-ups, first the missing diamonds and now a shooting of a police lieutenant and a prominent businessman.
Wow, what an ending. I agree this will certainly make Gabi go back to David. I doubt that David is dead and Gabi will have to be at his bedside while he recuperates.
Quick thinking of JJ to protect himself with the tyre. Didn't know he was an expert marksman.
Well there goes Felix. At least won't have to look at that creepy eye anymore. He was scary looking.
I don't think Yolanda will be happy when she finds out about the shooting either. She is against any sort of killing by Adolfo.
Elsa 'is back' and has been invited to go with Mauricio on his trip. Cute little Caramelo will love it, I doubt whether she has seen the ocean before. She was so adorable wearing those glasses. Yeah, I know I have a soft spot for her, lol.
Was that Leo's car that had the flat tyre? and how about Leo (the policeman) not even wearing a seat belt. Not a good example.
Margaret
I'm going home now, a few more hours, and the recap is ready. It'll be a short one because these two days were busy. Thanks for your patience. :)
Funniest moment: Ramón is his bed.
David, Leo and JJ are big damn heroes.
Bye, bye Félix. Your horrible false eye won't be missed.
I can't wait for the beach scenes. Maybe the Elsa/Mauricio romance will move along, she gave him a beautiful smile. I'm waiting for Caramelo and her adorable swimming attire. The little actress is so much like Shirley Temple, soooooooo cute! We need some beach scenes around here now, it is cold and rainy.
"Funniest moment: Ramón is his bed."
I will add onto this:
Ramon in his bed, with his socks on. He must have been cold, lol.
Margaret
I stayed up to watch this episode and then couldn't go to sleep thinking about David and Gabi being kept from going to him.
Niecie--The novela started with an Adolfo screw-up. Leo and the keystone cops broke up a smuggling operation. That's when Felix got hurt and was sent to the playa house to recuperate. So Adolfo has done nothing but screw up--except for planning Don Mario's death. Of course we wouldn't have a story without that incident. You are probably right, his "business" associates won't want to associate with him much longer.
Newbie-One-Kanobe
Looking forward to your recap, Aribeth, and Jeri, thanks for the links.
GinCA
Niecie from yesterday, you might be on to something. At least the writers are following your train of thought: they showed Ramón in his skivvies looking buff and rumpled in bed. First time that happened. I think he's looking pretty appealing, too.
Aribeth, I remember watching Entre el amor y el Odio, but all I can remember from that novela was the big wedding spectacular at the end. I don't even remember Fabian Robles in that one, so thank you for the links you provided. He actually looked very cute and likable, very different from LVO.
I wasn't able to comment further yesterday, but today I caught up and I really enjoyed reading every single comment/observation.
Margaret
Supercop Leo, although shot in the shoulder, was also able to take out the one eyed goon with his gun. JJ also did well in taking out the other goon. Wow just wow.
I cannot wait to read your recap Aribeth! As everyone's noted, shock and awe for certain. I thought the scene was very realistic - ack. And of course Leo screaming that JJ go to Gabi instead of tending to him was heartbreaking. So many galans willing to sacrifice their lives for her. Was there ever a more beloved heroine?? :)
Diana
I wonder if Adolfo's beach house is where Mauricio and the others will be going to?
Margaret
this episode on the big flat screen; I have been traveling and for the first time, I watched this week's early episodes via computer.I was greatful for both the recaps and the links. Even though the recaps are marvelous, seeing the show itself is indeed a thrilling experience for me. I was so desperate, I had to go to Comcast and pick up a DVR for
my host's house so as not to miss
any more of the real deal. On this trip, I must modify my usual late night habits.
Sandy,
I have been thinking that in true
novela tradition, Gabi is probably
pregnant, but when she didn't eat her breakfast today, I just thought that she was too tense too eat around David. The situation is so emotionally charged...but it could be both reasons.
I agree, Ramon is becoming more attractive and the scene was very funny. I have been wearing socks to bed for years,so I did a complete double take when I saw his socks, but for me the most hysterical moment was when viewers could see Felix over to the left rear of Adolfo putting in his eye drops - carefully nurturing that eye...which no longer will be "not moving" for us.
Even though JJ got off for good behavior, I am sure that he learned
many defensive skills in the carcel...defending himself with the
tire was excellent, and when push
comes to shove, he can immediately morph into an extremely formidable and fierce tough guy. Hanging out
with hoodlems and hardened criminals can come in handy at times...and all that anger came
shooting out of him.
Caramelo looked adorable with the eye glasses.
Thanks again to Aribeth, Jeri and Vivi, our Remarkably articulate Recappers.
One thing I wasn't sure of, did all this happen in front of JJ's house? If so Elsa, Caramelo and Asuncion are right there to see the wounded.
Ramon is a cutie, socks and all!
I took Gabi not eating breakfast as her being uncomfortable with David being there, not that she was feeling unwell. At least I hope that's all it was. I want her to start her new job and finish her courses. And of course she will need to take care of David because surely he will need time to recover from those shots he took. A baby would be too much on top of all of that.
What I noticed:
- Mauricio got worried when Elsa mentioned JJ.
- In Mirador, when Gaby said JJ she's going to meet Mario Leonardo immediately started to ask her about their goal. Is this about David? No, there's no solution for her and David. Oh, that brief relief on Leo's face was priceless.
- Alejandra's already fed up with Bertha's greed.
- Now Leo and Ramón remind me of Poirot and Hastings.
- I love, love, love the bromances and friendships in this show. Fausto-JJ, Fausto-Leo, Leo-JJ, Leo-Gaby, Leo-Julieta, JJ-Gaby, Fausto-Abelardo, Fausto-Alejandra.
- JJ told Gaby he doesn't give her that job because she's Mrs. Genovés or because she's beautiful but because everyone deserves an opportunity, and she's an intelligent woman. And p... pretty.
Oh, you're a hopeless flirt. :)
Vivi and Jeri, thank you for the schedule informations! I could write the recaps of 27 and 29, if you want to. I'll have time.
Jeri:
I read about the ratings on Univision's forum. It's chock full with utter idiots and useless rumors, but I hope this information was true. :)
Sandy:
Christy is an 1994 series starring Kellie Martin and Tyne Daly.
wiki
imdb
It's based on Catherine Marshall's novel whose mother, Leonora was a teacher and in 1912, when she was only a 19 years old she went to a little village of the Smoky Mountains to teach the local kids. Christy's adventures are based on Leonora's life but they aren't the same persons. The book is very interesting and outspoken, and the series is truly enchanting. I first saw it in 1998 and I fell in love with the Appalachian world. And with the gruffy but hilarious, handsome and smart Doctor Neil MacNeill. :) The channel wanted to create a Quinn, Medicine Woman kind of show but it didn't have enough ratings so after the second season it was cancelled.
They act like a bitterly divorced couple fighting over custody half the time.
Yes, and it's pathetic.
I agree that Mauricio must be worried about the big guy's reaction, but he isn't blind. He knew how much Elsa cared for JJ and she wasn't that enthusiastic when he asked her to marry him. He must be uncertain a little bit. The less Elsa and JJ see each other is the best for everone. First Elsa has to fall in love with Mauricio completely and JJ has to solve his problems - innocence, Alejandra, Adolfo and the business. Then they could start their friendship again.
I hope JJ won't act like a jealous jerk again, he has better things to do now.
Since Elsa seems less than enthusiastic around Mauricio even though they are novios, I think Mauricio feels that Elsa still has some feelings for J J. She stormed out of the birthday party when she spotted J J a while back.
GinCA
Aribeth, "- I love, love, love the bromances and friendships" also Yolanda and Carlos, Limon and JJ and......viewerville and Caramelo.
Vivi, you're right, it makes no sense for Gabi to be pregnant at this time in her life, but grandmothers like me are programed to look for signs! Ha Ha
I'm sure there will be a lot of us up late tonight and some early in the morning to see what happened with our LVO characters after the big shootout! This show is sooo addictive.
Thanks for the synopsis of Chrisy, Aribeth, I didn't see it.
And thanks so much for offering to fill in; but you have two of your own to write, and I can't fill in for you.
As soon as the dust settles and we can figure what episodes air on what days, I can plan to write them ahead probably. I have to see...
I was curious, what did Chicles say when he stormed off that had Elsa and Asuncion laughing and Caramelo so upset.
Where is Susana going to hide that bag of money, down her dress front. So now she has the diamonds, a bag of money and the photo. Everything is falling into her lap.
Margaret
Even Adolfo as the villian is not too over the top.
Margaret
LOL! Great line Aribeth. I loved the quick paced recap, with bits of funny snark. As well as that great pic of Felix- EPD (En Paz Descanse). :)
I just remembered another little scene I thought was funny. At the breakfast table when Juli stands up abruptly trying to think of an excuse to give David and Gabi alone time, she couldn't even think of an excuse. She just started mumbling and babbling, "I've got to go, uhm.." And wandered away. LOL! And then she came back, totally expecting that they had made up, and was like, "but that's why I left you alone!" She was so disappointed.
Newbie-One-Kanobe, thanks for the reminder about Adolfo's first screw-up in this show. Amazing that he keeps trying to make Carlos feel like a loser when in fact he's a good businessman.
I was surprised to see Felix go down. I thought he'd be Adolfo's No. 1 henchman to the end. I'm learning not to guess what's going to happen next.
I get the sense Mauricio is still not really sure of Elsa. It's great for Caramelo to visit the beach of course, but Mauricio seemed to include Caramelo as a way to influence Elsa to come. He should have to.
As far as I know, Elsa has to go to the beach for work, rather than personal reasons. Elsa has always been very diligent about her work.
This show is full of people who are diligent and earnest about their work.
Bertha is the exception rather than the rule, like a lot of shows -- where you can't figure out what those people do for a living.
Caramelo looked adorable in her "work" outfit, and I see Elsa is getting her in the mindset, LOL.
I think Chicles ran off, complaining office work was girlie stuff and rather do something Juan José would do.
Aribeth, I remember this show. It was pretty good and was, I think, a limited series like Ann of Green Gables was on PBS.
I also remember the attempt at another series based on the first one. It was sadly another case of a network that couldn't leave well enough alone. I can't remember the name of the actress who was playing Christy in the follow-up series, but the doctor was played by the same man. The second series was awful, terrible scripts and really bad acting. My daughter and I watched it and laughed the whole way through. It was that bad.
Even though he jumped the gun telling her his hope that she will eventually be his wife, he seems patient about giving her time for her love for him to grow. He must obviously have some mixed feelings about JJ and Elsa, and Elsa's continued romantic feelings for JJ. He's human after all! But I think he's handling the situation much more maturely than JJ or Elsa.
Thanks for the recap, Aribeth, which I will read now.
GinCA
The recap amd the pictures were stellar! My favorite (of many): "*Viewerville: Loser! A half-eyed gangster has better memory and sight than you, who knocked up her mother!*"
An outstanding job. I'm impactada at the shooting. I love the non-stop action but this was totally unexpected.
Thank you Aribeth. You're the best!
Diana
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