Caray, Caray!

Hola Gente! So, I'm the new girl on the block....my first recap. I'm slowly warming up to this novela...Levy's lips and the deceit at every turn do help to keep it interesting however.

 JP and Vicki have seen each other again after 20 yrs and boy, does she have plenty to say to him! She is more P.O.'d than ever and when he says they need to talk, she vehemently calls him a cobarde. She accuses him of having fled to the seminary w/out so much as an "adios". He weakly insists that she doesn't understand. Frankly, my dear, she is uninterested and She then warns him that she will not stop coming to the church, even though it is his. She leaves him stunned and having to face his mother who convenientely stepped out during their encounter.

 In another part of town, Maria receives her coin purse and kindly thanks the messenger Mr.Vicki. It comes to light, she must leave and make her way in the world. Alas, her life-long dream of becoming a model is sadly, no longer possible? She is encouraged however by Victoria who made herself out of nothing....leaving room for a perfect segue. She is assured that w/hard work and effort, she will obtain all her heart desires.

Cut to Vicki crying to her blond girl Friday and suffering over the fact she saw JP again. She cries again and vows to continue to attend that church. The blond, true to form, fills in the audience on the fact that she had to abandoned the love child she had by JP. I wonder if she hates her own lines too?
 In speaking with his mother, JP tries to tell her who "that woman" was, but instead is satisfied with condeming her dismissively as "una pecadora". The pot calling the kettle black, much? He, wisely, says we are all sinners- including myself! Back to Vicki, who insists through tears that she really does want to find out what happened to her daughter. We learn she had an accident and during the confusion the child was lost and she never found her. In that, the phone rings, Vicki shows little understanding with the person on
the other end- she is all business and the blond reminds her that burning bridges may not be the best.
 Speaking of lost children and broken dreams, Mr.Vicki highly encourages Maria to seek out Vicki and that if not for her haste she would have been there turning in the purse. He again, encourages her to be strong to get her dreams accomplished. Meanwhile, at the Sandoval offices, Fabian and Maxi are discussing Maxi's latest discovery- the woman of his dreams?!?! And, she lives in the orphanage to boot! Fabian marvels at Maxi's determination and wonders aloud how he plans to see her again. In that, the phone rings and it appears to be La Senora who summons Max to her office.
 Back at the church, Bernie and her son Cura JP are privatly discussing love, life and the pursuit of happiness. She says there was no exception for her reaction and she should have responded to her son differently. She, emotionally, admits that she dreams with her dead husband and that the reason is due to the fact that she is responsible for his death! Cue, "impending doom" music.
In other news, Maxi receives word from Vicki that he is to go to Nueva York ASAP. He must leave today for a couple of days to get fabric. She tells him, he must pack and go- he is on a schedule "tienes el tiempo contado". Before leaving, he makes sure to inquire about a "linda" chica he saw at the desfile de modas. Vicki, quickly ushers him out and comments to blondie how it is just what she needs to think that father and son would be interested in the same girl! Her trusty girlfriend says she is just inventing problems
where there are none- silly girl!
 JP starts to question his mother about her admission and she basically says she is guilty of not having been on top of his condition and there ot help him. JP, assures her that his death was an accident. BTW, Eduardo Santamarina's character was killed off pretty quickly!
 Driving down the road are Fabian and Maxi (presumeably en route to the airport) and it appears their first stop may not be the airport as Fabian and him disucuss how for "un momentito na'mas" they are going to see the girl. As they pull up to the curb, Maxi is warned he is on a tight schedule. Always the joker, he assures him, boat is an option. Fabian seems very interested in Maxi going to NYC and beeps. In that, out comes Maria and Maxi turns around to see her. Their eyes meet, music swells and they both smile widely.
 In continued discussion Blondie and Vicki discuss whether or not vicki should tell Osvaldo. Blondie advises her and says he has always been honest and has never hid anything from her. Wow, she is sure. Another great segue and we meet Oslvaldo in the car as he admits he must admit to his wife the secret that has tormented him for so long. Vicki is sure he is honest and then begins to reminise about their meeting...assuredly, this is how we learn about their marital past. Vicki, in her nostaligic voice, reminds the audience that Ossie was a widower when they met, Maxi was very young and they bonded very quickly- for that reason, they are like a real mother and daughter. Vicki says that is why she is so concerned with his reputation and his person- she wants him to be "intachable" like his father. let's see, shall we?
 Back to Levy Lips and Maria D where they are mooning over each other some more and discussing where they met. He tries to convince her to hitch a ride to her new house w/him, but she denies. What a good girl. He assures her he is good people and that in fact, he is there looking for her. He wants to know her better- she impressed him when they saw each other.Again, she mentions she will walk. He insists in carrying her suitcase and gestures to his boy that they are going to hoof it. What a gentleman!
 At the church, Bernarda and Jp continue with drama. He blesses her to calm her down. She is overjoyed to have gotten to this blessed moment where his hand will bless and absolve her. She is striken and thankful- she cries with joy that everything she did was worth it...wow, kililng 5 people was worth it?
 Maxi and Maria are talking. He is talking pretty to her and mentions he is not goint to stop so in seeing her. She is flattered and says she must consult as she has never had a boyfriend. they exchange names....she tells how the inventive nuns came up with her unique name. He decides to use his friends name and tells her, Me llamo Fabian Duarte and that is my friend Max. In that, Maria is summoned to go inside. Maxi buys some candy and explains he must got away for a couple of days on a business trip and that he would like to see her when he returns. He gives her the candy and they say goodbye.
 Back at the office, an opinionated seemingly Italian designer is ruling the roost. He is hilarious as the artistic, stylish designer. Blondie enters and questions the rumor that he had been drinking. He dramatically agrees and explains that this was the reason for his absence. He did hear it was amazing however. Blondie did admit there was one little problem with the bride's bouquet.
In that, he inquires if it is true that Vicki wants to do a pret-a-porter line of clothing. He seems disgusted and says, how is this possible. My designs are not tortillas. Antonietta says things will stay exclusive, but vicki wants to make clothes accessible to all types of women. Pepino Pichone is not thrilled and rather embarassed at the thought!
 Fabian and Maxi are now rushing to the airport. Fabian warns him, watch out when Vicki finds out about this. Maxi laughs if off and says, naw....Fabian adds, yeah, she loves you like a son. Maxi goes on to inform us that after the early loss of his mother, he and vicki grew close and it really is like a mother/son relationship. Fabian inquires about Fernanda and if she is Maxi's sister by the same father and his mother, if she is jealous. Maxi says, Fernanda understands the arrangement and I'm going to get jealous if you keep asking about her.
 Maria is getting ready in her new home and then enters Dona Berta the main lady. She reminds Maria D that she may stay up to 1 month. Maria shyly, but excitedly turns to ask if a boy may visit her there. Is it possible? Dona Berta says, no problem, I must be present and he must visit you here. I want you to be safe. She blesses Maria D for her birthday and gives her a hug. Maria sadly confesses, that it really isn't her birthday. She doesn't know which day she was born.
At the airport, Maxi and Fabian learn Maxi has missed the flight. Maxi decides Fabian should lie to Vicki and say they missed the flight due to traffic delays. Fabian refuses to lie anymore and reminds Maxi that he already helped him lie about his name with that girl. He says, wait and see what happens when she discovers your real name and that you are son of Victoria Sandoval. Maxi calls his mother and begins to explain- he decides to take over and fix everything and reminds her that he has never failed her.
Antonietta/Blondie helps the audience understand what is already obvious, Maxi is her weak spot. Fer, however says Blondie...Vicki explains that she is just too rebelious. I try to get close to her, but she prefers Osvaldo. He gives her the attention, you don't.
vicki gets a bit upset as it stings to hear, but Blondie doesn't back down and warns her that she is dedicated her life away to the job as if it were a replacement for the daughter she lost so long ago...be careful or you will lose it all she predicts and leaves.
 Another great segue brings us back to Maria D explaining how the nuns pick birthdays- they day they find you is they day they celebrate. how intersting. Maria D tearfully explains it is her birthday, but the day she was abandoned by ther mother. Back at the Sandoval house, we find Fernanda and Ossie playing a game? He is blindfolded and she is tell him him hot, cold, cold,cold....seemingly they are engaging in a rousing game of ??? Vicki watches on and hears Antonietta's voice. She breaks in on the fun with a Buenas
Noches and invites her daughter to hug and kiss her. She suggests they dine together in the bedroom watching movies together. Vicki says, we will dedicate this evening to the favored child of the house. Fernanda is thrilled. In her own bedroom, Maria holds a heart candy and dreams of 'Fabian'. Levy's lipls appear again as she conjures up his face and smiles sweetly holding the heart and then kissing it. In the same instance, we see Maxi also thinking of her an saying you have something muy especial.
Back to the Sandoval household, we find Vicki, Mr.Vicki and Fer all in bed eating popcorn and being scared by a slasher movie- it must be a real classic since it is black and white. Ferna has falled asleep and Mr.Vicki and Vicki are mooning over the 'fruit of their love' and getting mushy over the brady bunch type of familky they have formed. She says she wants to make him a winner and they will do it!
Ferna wakes up crankily and decides to go to her own bed. Although they ask her to stay, she leaves with the popcorn- they all say goodnight and Vicki wonders how Mr.Vicki doesn't scare easily. Quickly, we see Ossie in his car, again mentioning his secret thatdoesn't allow him to live in paz!
 At the church, JP is teaching how to avoid a fight. Ossie shows up and demands to speak with JP, ahora mismo. JP is willing to chat and Ossie says it is private and personal. At her house, Vicki is remembering the inspiring words JP said to her- how she could do anything she wanted. She is proud to say she has. We see some flashbacks of how hard it was for her to find work and 'make it' after Bernarda kicked her out. Montage of her begging and doors being closed in her face. She finally finds a job as costurera/seamstress and is given a chance by a seemingly scare man. She wants to work as much as possible and again the man
interveiwing her seems interested in the fact that this PYT has no family and is desperate enough to work two shifts. As present day Vicki, she vows to also make him pay for everthing....Padilla.
 Another young girl making her way in the world, Maria is circling ads to look at apts. She is thinking of how to make rent cheaper, bargain, get a roomate? She certainly is motivated to get the heck out of dodge...perhaps the thought of constant supervision and chaeroning was a factor?
 Cut to Milagros advising a student about an old apartment. she generously shares some bread w/ him for his journey to school and goes on her way singing "el dia que me quieras". Victoria is speeding through a neighborhood as the passenger replaying her encounter with JP- over and over and over again I bet. She asks herself the questions we all want to know the answers to: what is going to happen now that we have seen ea. other again? and if Ossie tells him everything? Antonietta was right, I should have told the truth, now my past is coming back to haunt me.
 In confession mode, JP is intently listening to Mr.Vicki as he says he doesn't dare his family the truth. The suspense is building- it better be good! He feels a burden, but JP understands. He says he understands that while a relationship built on a lie is not great, he understands Ossies reasons for keeping quiet. JP consoles him, understands him and absolves him off all wrong and sins.
Ossie is virtually in tears and accepts the absolution.
Milagros back at home is preparing lunch for her darling sun and decides to do a reading. She pulls out the the death card and grows a bit scared. She begins to pray and says her son is in danger. Next seen, we see smoke, firefighters and hear lots of screaming. the fire is raging and everybody is in emergency mode.
 Maria D tells Dona Berta that she found a place to live and now only needs a roomie (starts grabbing her things) and says she will leave her fowarding address. wow, that was fast! Dona Berta asks if she should share Maria's 'datos" with the young man and Maria shyly says yes. she assures her chaperone that she will be wise and behave. she receives the bendicion and packs up her few things and leaves. Dona Berta just looks to sky and accientlally drops the new address she was just entrusted. I wonder if she cares for her
girls' virtue with the same attention?
 At the fire, things are bad. CPR is being performed by Juango and the victim is finally taken away by medics. Juango and Don Apo discuss the difficulty of the fire and the heroism displayed on the job. Bystanders cheer and applaud.

At the office, Vicki and Antonietta discuss the family movie night- it was a success. The two of them begin to read the papers and reveiws on her desfile. In one foto, vicki sees Maria D and says, here she is again....Antonietta inquires what she doesn't like about her, but Vicki doesn't understand either she admits. she says it is weird- she wants to see her again, but at the same time she feels a strange sensation when she thinks of her. She is not sure what goes on w/that girl.
Maria D is now w/ the nuns rejoicing in her good fortune and sharing her datos again. She thanks them and fervently vows to remember them now and always.
As Juango and Don Apo are waited on hand and foot, they both enjoy the pozole that Milagro has made. Milagros assures Don Apo that he is like part of the family. MIlagros begins to sing and invites Don apo to dance....he obliges pretty willignly if you ask me. Again they go into, 'chipmunk mode'....and they both fall down. haha...hope no hips were broken!
Back at dona Berta's place, as the cleaning gets done, the little paper is gingerly swept up to be put in the bin! Don Apo and Milagros are saying goodbye...he grabs a handful of food and leaves, hasta luego! Juango scolds her that she is very obvious and she is after him "tirando los perros". He warns her that Don A will not want to come. She laughs him off and says she will have him rendido a mis pies (falling to my feet) and dragging behind me. Juango gets scared of her description.
 At Televisa studios, Ossie arrives to greet another female acress (was most recently in Corazon Salvaje I think!) who congratulates him on his latest project. He then, runs into David Zepeda (actor from STuD) and this is I guess to show he really is an actor, not just playing one on TV! this is to add to his credibility....He is then summoned to wardrobe...thankfully!
Maria is unpacking (what? all she had was a suitcase) and arranging furniture...where did all that come from? wow, she is productive!
Remind me to call her next time I move. She is satisfied and happy to have a place of her own. As she takes out the trash, she runs into Milagros. They exhange niceties and she learns that a magic elf boy comes to take the trash away for a few pesos....Milagros insists that whomever moves in with her should have a buena vibra and a good aura like she does. She is taken with her and says she is a good person. They each are at each other's service and we end tonight with a friendship forged. I imagine Milagros will kind of adopt her and perhaps guide her through what will be a dramatic love story filled with lots of ups and downs....aren't they all?

Ok, buenas noches a todos. Sleep well.

MC.

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