Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Triunfo del Amor #89 4/12/11 Where’s the Car, Ma? Oye, There’s the Karma!
REPRISE
Max strides out of the vecindad, gets in his car and when his way is clear, peels out without noticing that he is dragging Ximena along with him. When he realizes what is happening, he slams on the brakes and she falls free of the car. He runs to her, discovers she is unresponsive and shouts for an ambulance. Rox is her usual, unhelpful, hysterical self. Not a tear is shed in the Maven household.
THE VECINDAD: HOTBED OF HORMONES
ALONSO WEARS DOWN MARÍA’S RESISTANCE
After saving María from Xi’s latest dirty trick – the trip wire -- Alonso is seriously worried about her safety and well-being. She’s finally worn down and frightened enough to accept his offer of refuge in his place outside the city. All she has to do is pack a few things…
MILLIE CONTENDS WITH THE JAROCHAS
Milagros, a riot of red gingham over hot pink, sits at her table and reads her Tarot cards. Don Napo has a woman in his future:
¡Ay, que no sea una de esas viejas guacamayas!
(Ay, I hope it’s not one of those old loudmouths! literally, macaws)
Said viejas guacamayas, Poly and Triny, cackle over a small bottle of medicine they plan to give to Milagros to sweeten up her disposition. Bwahaha! They join Millie at her table and chatter away. Oh man, the jarochas crack themselves up! Millie, not so much. They press their magic potion on her.
BACK IN THE HOSPITAL ROX AND MAX PRAY FOR XIMENA AND THE BABY
Oh sorry. That’s a different Rox and Max. This Rox says he better hope her daughter doesn’t die on her – if she does, he’ll rot in jail. And this Max replies bitterly that it’s not the time for her stupid threats.
They glare at one another.
LUCHA LIBRE AT CASA BERNARDA: VICTORIA’S NO PUSHOVER!
Padilla is having fun. He is reviewing Victoria’s designs and dismissing them one by one. He asks sneeringly:
¿Y tu piensas que esa porquería le va a gustar a la sra Bernarda? Ni remotamente!
(And you think Señora Bernarda is going to like this crap? Not a chance!)
Why don’t we let her decide if she likes them or not, answers Vic dispassionately.
But Padilla isn’t finished:
Eres una mujer acabada. Lo has perdido todo – incluyendo la poca imaginación que tenías. …incluyendo a tus dos hijas.
(You’re washed up. You’ve lost everything – including the little bit of imagination you used to have. … including your two daughters.)
You’re wrong, Vic corrects him. I haven’t lost my daughters. But your son, she tells Padilla, is gone forever! And as much as Padilla may try to blame others, he is the one who bears the guilt. And besides, Victoria knows how badly he treated his son, how he beat him – Fer told her everything! Here’s the truth:
Tú no sientes su muerte. Lo que te agobia es el remordimiento porque en el fondo – en el fondo -- sabes que tú tienes la culpa de su muerte.
(You’re not grieving his death. What torments you is remorse because deep down – deep down – you know his death is your fault.)
HE AIN’T CRUZ – BUT THEN WHO IS?
Fabián takes his turn as Fer’s fisioterapeuta. She thanks him for helping her and apologizes for all the times she was rude to him. He encourages her to let her parents, especially her mother, help her too. She reaches for the Doll That Trumps DNA (DTTDNA) and strokes it tenderly. We notice that the bruises on Fer’s face have healed and her hair is carefully brushed.
VIC PINS PADILLA TO THE MAT
Vic is in Padilla’s face assuring him that she’ll see that her daughter walks again, if it is the last thing she does! We are subjected to a close-up of Padilla’s sweaty upper lip and visibly gnashing teeth.
FER CONFIDES IN FABIÁN
Fer tells Fabián she has just found out she has a long-lost sister. Victoria brought her the little doll and told her the story.
Fabián is impactado! He never knew! But he tells Fer that’s even more motivation for her to recover and help her mother.
MARÍA PACKS IN A HURRY – ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING?
María has packed her few possessions in the poor man’s Samsonite, a cardboard box held together with twine and spit
She insists she doesn’t want to complicate Max’s life. Well then you should have backed me up when I said the baby was mine, says Alonso. María looks shocked at the idea: ¡No no no no no! ¡Eso no!
[Sadly, both of them seem to be forgetting about Juan Pablo. He’s probably got his box tied up in twine all ready to go and he’s just waiting for the signal.]
DEPARTMENT OF RHETORICAL QUESTIONS AND UNFAIR ACCUSATIONS
Rox sits on the hospital waiting room couch railing against fate:
¿Por qué, por qué Dios mio, por qué tenía que pasar esto?
(Why? My God, why? Why did this have to happen?)
Max paces.
Rox springs to her feet and points a finger at him:
¿Pero sabes que? ¡Tú tienes la culpa por haberte enamorado de esa zorra!
(But you know what? It’s your fault for falling in love with that slut!)
Max is in no mood. He’s still fuming over how they concealed María’s enormously pregnant belly from him. (Although frankly, sweetie, that one’s on you. I mean…You felt the kid move!)
TRUTHS YOU MAY NOT WANT TO HEAR
Alonso apologizes to María for telling Max the baby was his – he was only trying to help. María tells him she doesn’t want Max to think
she hid her pregancy from him because she stopped loving him:
Lo amo. Lo amaré toda mi vida porque Max es y va a ser siempre el único amor de mi vida.
(I love him. I will love him all my life because Max is and always will be the one and only love of my life.)
AT MILLIE’S TABLE – A RIOT OF FLOWERS, STRIPES AND CHECKS WITHOUT BALANCES.
Millie’s not coming up with the goods today. She doesn’t see any men in the future for Poli and Trini. Isn’t there something she can do? They are desperate to get Don Napo’s attention. Millie, after a show of reluctance, agrees to prepare a love potion. She warns them it will attract all men, not just Napo. She palms the vial the jarochas have given her, takes it to the sink and mixes its contents with what looks like agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus tea). She pours each one a glassful and instructs them to sip it slowly: Despacito, despacito!
THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE GRIND EXCEEDINGLY SLOW – FOR SOME…
Os meets with one of his lawyers. A witness will testify that Gui had the theatre’s assessed value altered, making it appear to be worth far more than it really was. From there, they will be able to show Osvaldo’s intention to buy the theatre. The next step is drawing up the criminal complaint against Guillermo: abuse of confidence.
…AND EXCEEDINGLY FAST – FOR OTHERS
A process server arrives at Guillermo’s house and serves him with a subpoena. He will have to defend himself in court. Os thought bubbles: Damn Osvaldo, if I don’t counterattack, I’m going to end up in jail!
NO ONE IN HERE BUT THE GIANT BELLY
Juan Pablo (who, may I say, is looking particularly fetching today with his top button rakishly open) is looking for María. He and Nathy have searched everywhere. Where could she be?
Nathy stands in front of the GIANT image of María’s GIANT hand over her GIANT belly. She’s worried something might have happened to her friend. The neighbors say they heard screams coming from the room and from their descriptions, it sounds like Max and Ximena were here. Max and Ximena? JP covers his face with his hands. Oy vey! Let’s go! (Think, JP, think. Remember Alonso’s plan?)
ALONSO AND MARÍA’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURES IN VALLE DE BRAVO
[We’ve been in this part of the country before. Remember Osvaldo’s retreat? Not the one with the Late Linda and her Buns of Brass. The other retreat.]
Alonso maneuvers the jeep down a narrow dirt road. He stops and asks María to breathe in the peace. (I don’t know about you, but this guy is starting to get on my nerves.)
Cue up the Max-María smoochie song because the actual Max is busy right now.
MAMÁ TRANQUILO, BEBÉ TRANQUILO, ABUELITO ANGUSTIADO
Finally, finally, it occurs to María to think of Juan Pablo. (Well, duh!) They agreed he would come with them, didn’t they? You’re right, says Alonso. But for now his only interest is finding a calm situation for mother and baby and he doesn’t want anyone to know where she is. For the moment, mamá tranquilo, bebé tranquilo, todos tranquilos. María gives in but she looks a bit uneasy.
DESPICABLE SHE
JP tracks down his mother at Casa Bernarda and asks her if she knows where María is. Her answer:
Si esa bastarda desapareció, es porque no le interesa tu ayuda.
(If that bastard child disappeared, it’s because she’s not interested in your help.)
And on she rants – that girl has Victoria’s bad blood! All sinners are the same!
For God’s sake, exclaims JP in disgust, trying to make her stop.
But she just keeps on going:
No menciones a Dios! Tú no tienes derecho!
(Don’t mention God! You have no right!)
Then Bernarda says slyly, almost to herself:
Ha tenido mucha suerte. Desde niña se ha salvado muchas veces.
(She’s been very lucky. Since she was a child, she’s had many narrow escapes.)
JP is appalled:
Como? La conoces desde niña?
(What? You’ve known her since she was a child?)
Her maddening response:
Algún día si regresas al sacerdocio, te diré la verdad.
(One day if you return to the priesthood, I’ll tell you the truth.)
And now Juan Pablo is finally starting to get the idea:
¿Es tan ruín, tu manera de conocer a mi hija que necesitas decírmelo en el secreto de la confesión?
(The circumstances of your acquaintance with my daughter are so despicable that you need the secret of the confessional to tell me about them?)
PARADE OF PREGGOS
No glamour on the runway today as these real-life madonnas make their ungainly way back and forth, one hand on lumbar spine in the universal Oh My Aching Back posture of advanced pregnancy. Pip and Toni exchange despairing looks.
CALLADITA TE VES MÁS BONITA (YOU’RE PRETTIER WITH YOUR MOUTH SHUT)
Is it wrong to feel relief that Ximena is unconscious? Probably. Oh well.
The doctors look down at her on the table and are pessimistic about her prognosis:
No creo que se salve, ni ella ni el producto.
(I don’t think she’ll make it, not her and not the fetus.)
The camera focuses on Ximena’s face. She moves slightly so we know she’s still alive.
FER RESOLVES TO TRY
The gentle, pensative piano notes tell us it’s time to switch mindset right now! Think of it as Emotional Speed Dating.
The camera focuses on Fer’s unmoving bare feet and sweeps upward until we see her holding the DTTDNA and we hear her thought-bubbling Fabián’s words. She needs to do her part to get better for her parents’ sake. Laboriously, she drags herself to the edge of the bed and moves her legs into position so that they dangle to the floor. The wheelchair is, unhelpfully, several feet away from the bed.
MONTEZUMA’S REVENGE A LA MILAGROS
After a taste of their own medicine (literally), the jarochas are feeling strong urges. It’s love, right? Ufffff! They make a desperate run for the shared toilet and someone’s using it! Ay caray! The jarochas use all their strength to hold it in!
A FAMILY STARTS TO GET ITS PRIORITIES STRAIGHT
Upstairs, Fer drags herself to the chair and uses all her strength to pull herself upward. When she finally accomplishes her goal, she kisses the DTTDNA
Downstairs, Os is waiting when Victoria comes home. She starts to tell him about her ghastly day but their conversation is cut short when they hear Fer calling. Both race upstairs. And both are thrilled at Fer’s accomplishment – she has made it to the hallway in her wheel chair. Group hug!
Alas, this tender scene ends abruptly when Os gets The Call telling him about Ximena’s accident. He and Victoria rush off to the hospital. They promise to keep Fer informed.
CASA BERNARDA: THIS YOU CALL FASHION?
Toni and Oscar are looking at Rox’s drecky designs. They can’t understand why Rox is still working there. And it’s clear that Bernarda knows nothing about fashion. And what a mistake to change the company name! Casa Bernarda? Puh Leeze!… Their lamentations are interrupted by The Call. They too go running to the hospital.
TAKE MY WIFE. PLEASE.
Os and Vic join Max. He tells thems Ximena is in surgery. Before he can say more, Rox rushes up and insists it’s all Max’s fault. He ran her over! She’s just getting revved up when one of the doctors approaches the group and addresses Max. He has some very difficult news, he tells him. Ximena’s condition is grave and she needs surgery immediately. But here’s the Solomonic kicker:
You have to decide between your baby and your wife!
Rox runs up to the doctor and tears at his scrubs: My daughter! Save my daughter!
Calm down, madam, says Dr. Frostyfreeze. In this case, the patient’s husband has to make the decision.
Save both of them! says Max Who Walks Through Fire. Save both of them!
Apparently the doctor hasn’t read William Levy’s contract and he is trying to make Max understand that’s not an option when a nurse bursts on the scene. They need Dr. Icicle right away in the OR. There’s a new complication!
Vic comforts. Rox blames. And Os and Max wait with manly stoicism.
In the OR the doctors must operate immediately. The surgeon calls for a scalpel (bisturí).
A OTRO PERRO CON ESE HUESO (TELL THAT TO SOMEONE WHO’LL BELIEVE IT!)
Toni is moving fast. But not fast enough to avoid meeting Guillermo. Get out of my sight, she tells him. You’re nothing but a con man and a cheat! A piece of garbage! You misjudge me says Gui, putting on his Sincere Face. My feelings for you are genuine. Tell it to someone more foolish, more naïve than I, says Toni and pulls away from him.
NOT REALLY SUCH AN ODD COUPLE
“Bernarda de Iturbide” reads the new lucite name plate on the desk. Beside it sits a wrought iron crucifix. Behind it sits Doña Demente herself, once more in funereal black. And before it sits Guillermo.
He assures her their plan will go flawlessly – of course they do need Xi’s cooperation. Then Gui gets The Call and it wipes the unctuous smile right off his face.
Roxana tells him Ximena is dying and it’s all his fault for knocking her up and failing to take responsibility for her.
Gui hastily excuses himself, explaining that their plans will have to be put on hold. Ximena is in the hospital and she is in critical condition.
THE SURGEON IS SWEATING
Things are spinning out of control in the OR. The scrub nurse peers over the surgeon’s shoulder and her eyes bug out at what she sees. The doctor shakes his head slightly. They take the mask from Ximena’s face. The lines on the monitor go flat. [Don’t get excited. It will mean whatever they tell us it means.]
IN VALLE DE BRAVO, SONG TRUMPS POEM
Alonso plays bridegroom, carrying María over the threshold of his hideaway and sets her down in a comfy chair on a porch with a view of the gorgeous setting – lake and lush woods. He is dazzled by her beauty, and the light, and the view. He takes a gazillion photos.
He rhapsodizes over the flowers in her cheeks, her waistline widened by the child within…
She thanks him for his beautiful words. I wish they were mine, he says. He read them long ago in a poem and seeing her brought them to mind.
She offers to help him fix a meal but he won’t allow it. He says:
A partir de hoy, yo te voy a cuidar
(From today on, I’m going to take care of you.)
Uh oh. Major Buzz kill for María. For us too. The Song plays. She remembers that romantic phone call when she and Max recited the lyrics to one another:
Mi cielo, quiero que tu sepas que a partir de hoy....
(My love, I want you to know that from this day on...)
María turns to Alonso: Do me a favor, she says. Don’t say “A partir de hoy” again – it reminds me of Max.
NOW IT’S CRUZ’S TURN
When Cruz drops in to see Fer, he’s pleased to see she has accepted using the wheelchair (although less than pleased that it was Fabián’s words that finally convinced her.)
When he carries her back to bed, their eyes lock for a few seconds and the strains of ♪♪Mi Riqueza♪♪ play in the background. [Again. Don’t get excited. It will only mean what they tell us it means.]
Fer tells him about Ximena’s accident and asks him to go to the hospital – she knows Max thinks a lot of him and he could use his support right now. Cruz is happy to oblige. He’s on his way out when he picks up the DTTDNA – it has fallen to the floor -- and asks: ¿Y esta muñequita? (And this little doll?) She tells him about Victoria’s lost daughter. [She’s pretty free with her ma’s secret, isn’t she?]
He makes his usual window exit: a polite “con permiso” followed by “ay ay ay” and then a crash landing. Fer smiles and asks the DTTDNA:
¿Cómo será mi hermanita? ¿Cómo será?
(I wonder what my little sister is like?)
As if by magic (maybe the doll is like Aladdin’s lamp), her thought conjures up the image of that hermanita, María Desamparada, who is now dozing off in the comfortable chair on Alonzo’s porch in Valle de Bravo. He startles her awake by brushing her cheek with a flower. It’s time to eat, he announces, and then escorts her to the beautifully set table.
THE SURGEON WITH THE WORST BEDSIDE MANNER IN THE WORLD
OR: I HAVE SOME BAD NEWS AND SOME REALLY BAD NEWS
The surgeon comes up to Max:
Tiene usted que ser muy fuerte. No le tengo buenas noticias.
(You have to be very strong. The news isn’t good.)
Rox is sure her daughter is dead. Neither one died, announces the doctor. Well then what’s happening, doctor?
The doctor addresses Max:
Tuvo usted un hijo.
(You had a son.)
Max exhales and Os puts a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
Rox starts pacing and begins again with the accusations against Max. It’s his fault Xi is in critical condition.
The doctor intones gravely:
La señora está muy delicada pero el deterio de tu salud se debe al abuso de tranquilizantes y el alcohol.
(The lady’s condition is delicate but her poor state of health has been caused by abuse of tranquilizers and alcohol.)
Then what’s the bad news? asks Max. (Because, I mean, get real. We already know she’s a drunk and a pill-head and probably has the liver of an eighty year old and a brain that looks like Swiss cheese.)
The doctor answers: The first part is very painful. Ximena won’t be able to have any more children.
Pause. You may fill in Roxana’s Rants and Recriminations yourselves.
And the rest of the bad news? Max persists. The doctor says:
The child is in very delicate condition. His lungs developed poorly because the mother didn’t take care of herself. We’re going to keep him under observation in an incubator. Within 24 hours, we’ll know if he’s going to survive. But I have to be honest:
No sabemos si su hijo morirá o no.
(We don’t know if your son will live or die.)
Sweet William Levy. In a kayak.
Max strides out of the vecindad, gets in his car and when his way is clear, peels out without noticing that he is dragging Ximena along with him. When he realizes what is happening, he slams on the brakes and she falls free of the car. He runs to her, discovers she is unresponsive and shouts for an ambulance. Rox is her usual, unhelpful, hysterical self. Not a tear is shed in the Maven household.
THE VECINDAD: HOTBED OF HORMONES
ALONSO WEARS DOWN MARÍA’S RESISTANCE
After saving María from Xi’s latest dirty trick – the trip wire -- Alonso is seriously worried about her safety and well-being. She’s finally worn down and frightened enough to accept his offer of refuge in his place outside the city. All she has to do is pack a few things…
MILLIE CONTENDS WITH THE JAROCHAS
Milagros, a riot of red gingham over hot pink, sits at her table and reads her Tarot cards. Don Napo has a woman in his future:
¡Ay, que no sea una de esas viejas guacamayas!
(Ay, I hope it’s not one of those old loudmouths! literally, macaws)
Said viejas guacamayas, Poly and Triny, cackle over a small bottle of medicine they plan to give to Milagros to sweeten up her disposition. Bwahaha! They join Millie at her table and chatter away. Oh man, the jarochas crack themselves up! Millie, not so much. They press their magic potion on her.
BACK IN THE HOSPITAL ROX AND MAX PRAY FOR XIMENA AND THE BABY
Oh sorry. That’s a different Rox and Max. This Rox says he better hope her daughter doesn’t die on her – if she does, he’ll rot in jail. And this Max replies bitterly that it’s not the time for her stupid threats.
They glare at one another.
LUCHA LIBRE AT CASA BERNARDA: VICTORIA’S NO PUSHOVER!
Padilla is having fun. He is reviewing Victoria’s designs and dismissing them one by one. He asks sneeringly:
¿Y tu piensas que esa porquería le va a gustar a la sra Bernarda? Ni remotamente!
(And you think Señora Bernarda is going to like this crap? Not a chance!)
Why don’t we let her decide if she likes them or not, answers Vic dispassionately.
But Padilla isn’t finished:
Eres una mujer acabada. Lo has perdido todo – incluyendo la poca imaginación que tenías. …incluyendo a tus dos hijas.
(You’re washed up. You’ve lost everything – including the little bit of imagination you used to have. … including your two daughters.)
You’re wrong, Vic corrects him. I haven’t lost my daughters. But your son, she tells Padilla, is gone forever! And as much as Padilla may try to blame others, he is the one who bears the guilt. And besides, Victoria knows how badly he treated his son, how he beat him – Fer told her everything! Here’s the truth:
Tú no sientes su muerte. Lo que te agobia es el remordimiento porque en el fondo – en el fondo -- sabes que tú tienes la culpa de su muerte.
(You’re not grieving his death. What torments you is remorse because deep down – deep down – you know his death is your fault.)
HE AIN’T CRUZ – BUT THEN WHO IS?
Fabián takes his turn as Fer’s fisioterapeuta. She thanks him for helping her and apologizes for all the times she was rude to him. He encourages her to let her parents, especially her mother, help her too. She reaches for the Doll That Trumps DNA (DTTDNA) and strokes it tenderly. We notice that the bruises on Fer’s face have healed and her hair is carefully brushed.
VIC PINS PADILLA TO THE MAT
Vic is in Padilla’s face assuring him that she’ll see that her daughter walks again, if it is the last thing she does! We are subjected to a close-up of Padilla’s sweaty upper lip and visibly gnashing teeth.
FER CONFIDES IN FABIÁN
Fer tells Fabián she has just found out she has a long-lost sister. Victoria brought her the little doll and told her the story.
Fabián is impactado! He never knew! But he tells Fer that’s even more motivation for her to recover and help her mother.
MARÍA PACKS IN A HURRY – ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING?
María has packed her few possessions in the poor man’s Samsonite, a cardboard box held together with twine and spit
She insists she doesn’t want to complicate Max’s life. Well then you should have backed me up when I said the baby was mine, says Alonso. María looks shocked at the idea: ¡No no no no no! ¡Eso no!
[Sadly, both of them seem to be forgetting about Juan Pablo. He’s probably got his box tied up in twine all ready to go and he’s just waiting for the signal.]
DEPARTMENT OF RHETORICAL QUESTIONS AND UNFAIR ACCUSATIONS
Rox sits on the hospital waiting room couch railing against fate:
¿Por qué, por qué Dios mio, por qué tenía que pasar esto?
(Why? My God, why? Why did this have to happen?)
Max paces.
Rox springs to her feet and points a finger at him:
¿Pero sabes que? ¡Tú tienes la culpa por haberte enamorado de esa zorra!
(But you know what? It’s your fault for falling in love with that slut!)
Max is in no mood. He’s still fuming over how they concealed María’s enormously pregnant belly from him. (Although frankly, sweetie, that one’s on you. I mean…You felt the kid move!)
TRUTHS YOU MAY NOT WANT TO HEAR
Alonso apologizes to María for telling Max the baby was his – he was only trying to help. María tells him she doesn’t want Max to think
she hid her pregancy from him because she stopped loving him:
Lo amo. Lo amaré toda mi vida porque Max es y va a ser siempre el único amor de mi vida.
(I love him. I will love him all my life because Max is and always will be the one and only love of my life.)
AT MILLIE’S TABLE – A RIOT OF FLOWERS, STRIPES AND CHECKS WITHOUT BALANCES.
Millie’s not coming up with the goods today. She doesn’t see any men in the future for Poli and Trini. Isn’t there something she can do? They are desperate to get Don Napo’s attention. Millie, after a show of reluctance, agrees to prepare a love potion. She warns them it will attract all men, not just Napo. She palms the vial the jarochas have given her, takes it to the sink and mixes its contents with what looks like agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus tea). She pours each one a glassful and instructs them to sip it slowly: Despacito, despacito!
THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE GRIND EXCEEDINGLY SLOW – FOR SOME…
Os meets with one of his lawyers. A witness will testify that Gui had the theatre’s assessed value altered, making it appear to be worth far more than it really was. From there, they will be able to show Osvaldo’s intention to buy the theatre. The next step is drawing up the criminal complaint against Guillermo: abuse of confidence.
…AND EXCEEDINGLY FAST – FOR OTHERS
A process server arrives at Guillermo’s house and serves him with a subpoena. He will have to defend himself in court. Os thought bubbles: Damn Osvaldo, if I don’t counterattack, I’m going to end up in jail!
NO ONE IN HERE BUT THE GIANT BELLY
Juan Pablo (who, may I say, is looking particularly fetching today with his top button rakishly open) is looking for María. He and Nathy have searched everywhere. Where could she be?
Nathy stands in front of the GIANT image of María’s GIANT hand over her GIANT belly. She’s worried something might have happened to her friend. The neighbors say they heard screams coming from the room and from their descriptions, it sounds like Max and Ximena were here. Max and Ximena? JP covers his face with his hands. Oy vey! Let’s go! (Think, JP, think. Remember Alonso’s plan?)
ALONSO AND MARÍA’S EXCELLENT ADVENTURES IN VALLE DE BRAVO
[We’ve been in this part of the country before. Remember Osvaldo’s retreat? Not the one with the Late Linda and her Buns of Brass. The other retreat.]
Alonso maneuvers the jeep down a narrow dirt road. He stops and asks María to breathe in the peace. (I don’t know about you, but this guy is starting to get on my nerves.)
Cue up the Max-María smoochie song because the actual Max is busy right now.
MAMÁ TRANQUILO, BEBÉ TRANQUILO, ABUELITO ANGUSTIADO
Finally, finally, it occurs to María to think of Juan Pablo. (Well, duh!) They agreed he would come with them, didn’t they? You’re right, says Alonso. But for now his only interest is finding a calm situation for mother and baby and he doesn’t want anyone to know where she is. For the moment, mamá tranquilo, bebé tranquilo, todos tranquilos. María gives in but she looks a bit uneasy.
DESPICABLE SHE
JP tracks down his mother at Casa Bernarda and asks her if she knows where María is. Her answer:
Si esa bastarda desapareció, es porque no le interesa tu ayuda.
(If that bastard child disappeared, it’s because she’s not interested in your help.)
And on she rants – that girl has Victoria’s bad blood! All sinners are the same!
For God’s sake, exclaims JP in disgust, trying to make her stop.
But she just keeps on going:
No menciones a Dios! Tú no tienes derecho!
(Don’t mention God! You have no right!)
Then Bernarda says slyly, almost to herself:
Ha tenido mucha suerte. Desde niña se ha salvado muchas veces.
(She’s been very lucky. Since she was a child, she’s had many narrow escapes.)
JP is appalled:
Como? La conoces desde niña?
(What? You’ve known her since she was a child?)
Her maddening response:
Algún día si regresas al sacerdocio, te diré la verdad.
(One day if you return to the priesthood, I’ll tell you the truth.)
And now Juan Pablo is finally starting to get the idea:
¿Es tan ruín, tu manera de conocer a mi hija que necesitas decírmelo en el secreto de la confesión?
(The circumstances of your acquaintance with my daughter are so despicable that you need the secret of the confessional to tell me about them?)
PARADE OF PREGGOS
No glamour on the runway today as these real-life madonnas make their ungainly way back and forth, one hand on lumbar spine in the universal Oh My Aching Back posture of advanced pregnancy. Pip and Toni exchange despairing looks.
CALLADITA TE VES MÁS BONITA (YOU’RE PRETTIER WITH YOUR MOUTH SHUT)
Is it wrong to feel relief that Ximena is unconscious? Probably. Oh well.
The doctors look down at her on the table and are pessimistic about her prognosis:
No creo que se salve, ni ella ni el producto.
(I don’t think she’ll make it, not her and not the fetus.)
The camera focuses on Ximena’s face. She moves slightly so we know she’s still alive.
FER RESOLVES TO TRY
The gentle, pensative piano notes tell us it’s time to switch mindset right now! Think of it as Emotional Speed Dating.
The camera focuses on Fer’s unmoving bare feet and sweeps upward until we see her holding the DTTDNA and we hear her thought-bubbling Fabián’s words. She needs to do her part to get better for her parents’ sake. Laboriously, she drags herself to the edge of the bed and moves her legs into position so that they dangle to the floor. The wheelchair is, unhelpfully, several feet away from the bed.
MONTEZUMA’S REVENGE A LA MILAGROS
After a taste of their own medicine (literally), the jarochas are feeling strong urges. It’s love, right? Ufffff! They make a desperate run for the shared toilet and someone’s using it! Ay caray! The jarochas use all their strength to hold it in!
A FAMILY STARTS TO GET ITS PRIORITIES STRAIGHT
Upstairs, Fer drags herself to the chair and uses all her strength to pull herself upward. When she finally accomplishes her goal, she kisses the DTTDNA
Downstairs, Os is waiting when Victoria comes home. She starts to tell him about her ghastly day but their conversation is cut short when they hear Fer calling. Both race upstairs. And both are thrilled at Fer’s accomplishment – she has made it to the hallway in her wheel chair. Group hug!
Alas, this tender scene ends abruptly when Os gets The Call telling him about Ximena’s accident. He and Victoria rush off to the hospital. They promise to keep Fer informed.
CASA BERNARDA: THIS YOU CALL FASHION?
Toni and Oscar are looking at Rox’s drecky designs. They can’t understand why Rox is still working there. And it’s clear that Bernarda knows nothing about fashion. And what a mistake to change the company name! Casa Bernarda? Puh Leeze!… Their lamentations are interrupted by The Call. They too go running to the hospital.
TAKE MY WIFE. PLEASE.
Os and Vic join Max. He tells thems Ximena is in surgery. Before he can say more, Rox rushes up and insists it’s all Max’s fault. He ran her over! She’s just getting revved up when one of the doctors approaches the group and addresses Max. He has some very difficult news, he tells him. Ximena’s condition is grave and she needs surgery immediately. But here’s the Solomonic kicker:
You have to decide between your baby and your wife!
Rox runs up to the doctor and tears at his scrubs: My daughter! Save my daughter!
Calm down, madam, says Dr. Frostyfreeze. In this case, the patient’s husband has to make the decision.
Save both of them! says Max Who Walks Through Fire. Save both of them!
Apparently the doctor hasn’t read William Levy’s contract and he is trying to make Max understand that’s not an option when a nurse bursts on the scene. They need Dr. Icicle right away in the OR. There’s a new complication!
Vic comforts. Rox blames. And Os and Max wait with manly stoicism.
In the OR the doctors must operate immediately. The surgeon calls for a scalpel (bisturí).
A OTRO PERRO CON ESE HUESO (TELL THAT TO SOMEONE WHO’LL BELIEVE IT!)
Toni is moving fast. But not fast enough to avoid meeting Guillermo. Get out of my sight, she tells him. You’re nothing but a con man and a cheat! A piece of garbage! You misjudge me says Gui, putting on his Sincere Face. My feelings for you are genuine. Tell it to someone more foolish, more naïve than I, says Toni and pulls away from him.
NOT REALLY SUCH AN ODD COUPLE
“Bernarda de Iturbide” reads the new lucite name plate on the desk. Beside it sits a wrought iron crucifix. Behind it sits Doña Demente herself, once more in funereal black. And before it sits Guillermo.
He assures her their plan will go flawlessly – of course they do need Xi’s cooperation. Then Gui gets The Call and it wipes the unctuous smile right off his face.
Roxana tells him Ximena is dying and it’s all his fault for knocking her up and failing to take responsibility for her.
Gui hastily excuses himself, explaining that their plans will have to be put on hold. Ximena is in the hospital and she is in critical condition.
THE SURGEON IS SWEATING
Things are spinning out of control in the OR. The scrub nurse peers over the surgeon’s shoulder and her eyes bug out at what she sees. The doctor shakes his head slightly. They take the mask from Ximena’s face. The lines on the monitor go flat. [Don’t get excited. It will mean whatever they tell us it means.]
IN VALLE DE BRAVO, SONG TRUMPS POEM
Alonso plays bridegroom, carrying María over the threshold of his hideaway and sets her down in a comfy chair on a porch with a view of the gorgeous setting – lake and lush woods. He is dazzled by her beauty, and the light, and the view. He takes a gazillion photos.
He rhapsodizes over the flowers in her cheeks, her waistline widened by the child within…
She thanks him for his beautiful words. I wish they were mine, he says. He read them long ago in a poem and seeing her brought them to mind.
She offers to help him fix a meal but he won’t allow it. He says:
A partir de hoy, yo te voy a cuidar
(From today on, I’m going to take care of you.)
Uh oh. Major Buzz kill for María. For us too. The Song plays. She remembers that romantic phone call when she and Max recited the lyrics to one another:
Mi cielo, quiero que tu sepas que a partir de hoy....
(My love, I want you to know that from this day on...)
María turns to Alonso: Do me a favor, she says. Don’t say “A partir de hoy” again – it reminds me of Max.
NOW IT’S CRUZ’S TURN
When Cruz drops in to see Fer, he’s pleased to see she has accepted using the wheelchair (although less than pleased that it was Fabián’s words that finally convinced her.)
When he carries her back to bed, their eyes lock for a few seconds and the strains of ♪♪Mi Riqueza♪♪ play in the background. [Again. Don’t get excited. It will only mean what they tell us it means.]
Fer tells him about Ximena’s accident and asks him to go to the hospital – she knows Max thinks a lot of him and he could use his support right now. Cruz is happy to oblige. He’s on his way out when he picks up the DTTDNA – it has fallen to the floor -- and asks: ¿Y esta muñequita? (And this little doll?) She tells him about Victoria’s lost daughter. [She’s pretty free with her ma’s secret, isn’t she?]
He makes his usual window exit: a polite “con permiso” followed by “ay ay ay” and then a crash landing. Fer smiles and asks the DTTDNA:
¿Cómo será mi hermanita? ¿Cómo será?
(I wonder what my little sister is like?)
As if by magic (maybe the doll is like Aladdin’s lamp), her thought conjures up the image of that hermanita, María Desamparada, who is now dozing off in the comfortable chair on Alonzo’s porch in Valle de Bravo. He startles her awake by brushing her cheek with a flower. It’s time to eat, he announces, and then escorts her to the beautifully set table.
THE SURGEON WITH THE WORST BEDSIDE MANNER IN THE WORLD
OR: I HAVE SOME BAD NEWS AND SOME REALLY BAD NEWS
The surgeon comes up to Max:
Tiene usted que ser muy fuerte. No le tengo buenas noticias.
(You have to be very strong. The news isn’t good.)
Rox is sure her daughter is dead. Neither one died, announces the doctor. Well then what’s happening, doctor?
The doctor addresses Max:
Tuvo usted un hijo.
(You had a son.)
Max exhales and Os puts a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
Rox starts pacing and begins again with the accusations against Max. It’s his fault Xi is in critical condition.
The doctor intones gravely:
La señora está muy delicada pero el deterio de tu salud se debe al abuso de tranquilizantes y el alcohol.
(The lady’s condition is delicate but her poor state of health has been caused by abuse of tranquilizers and alcohol.)
Then what’s the bad news? asks Max. (Because, I mean, get real. We already know she’s a drunk and a pill-head and probably has the liver of an eighty year old and a brain that looks like Swiss cheese.)
The doctor answers: The first part is very painful. Ximena won’t be able to have any more children.
Pause. You may fill in Roxana’s Rants and Recriminations yourselves.
And the rest of the bad news? Max persists. The doctor says:
The child is in very delicate condition. His lungs developed poorly because the mother didn’t take care of herself. We’re going to keep him under observation in an incubator. Within 24 hours, we’ll know if he’s going to survive. But I have to be honest:
No sabemos si su hijo morirá o no.
(We don’t know if your son will live or die.)
Sweet William Levy. In a kayak.
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Hi!!! I am so happy I found this site!!!! The recaps are funny and creative.
Is it wrong that I hoped X-box would die and not the baby? I want to the baby to live so Maria can raise it.
Is it just me or is this the first time both Max and O's showed that they give a damn about the baby?
Kinda get sick of photo boy, he's being way to pushy.
ROTFLMAO.. at the doctor with the worst bedside manner in the world
Is it wrong that I hoped X-box would die and not the baby? I want to the baby to live so Maria can raise it.
Is it just me or is this the first time both Max and O's showed that they give a damn about the baby?
Kinda get sick of photo boy, he's being way to pushy.
ROTFLMAO.. at the doctor with the worst bedside manner in the world
Permalink posted by 
: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 11:51:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 11:51:00 PM EDT
Thank you for the recap, NovelaMaven. I lurrrrve the main and 'act' titles, esp. the movie take-offs.
Oh noes! The obligatory telenovelaland attempted escaleracide! It's in the Telenovela Rules!
Glad to see that Vic stands up to Padilla and refuses blame for his son's death.
Viewerville doesn't think it's wrong to be relived over a (temporarily) silenced Ximena. We rather wish she would go away, permanently, and take her screeching with her.
Oh noes! The obligatory telenovelaland attempted escaleracide! It's in the Telenovela Rules!
Glad to see that Vic stands up to Padilla and refuses blame for his son's death.
Viewerville doesn't think it's wrong to be relived over a (temporarily) silenced Ximena. We rather wish she would go away, permanently, and take her screeching with her.
Gracias, NovelaMaven. Loved the clever title and all the little scene titles. I nominate "AT MILLIE’S TABLE – A RIOT OF FLOWERS, STRIPES AND CHECKS WITHOUT BALANCES." for the prize sub-head. I know Millie's revenge on the two pushy neighbors was low humor, but well done comic relief.
Fer's medical case is holding my attention. Xi's medical case makes me bored, I don't care if it's life or death.
Good for Vick and Toni, telling off the two evil manipulators.
Alonso/photo boy is being pushy in his well-meaning aid to Maria. He's so enthralled with her "glow" he can't let her go.
La Paloma
Fer's medical case is holding my attention. Xi's medical case makes me bored, I don't care if it's life or death.
Good for Vick and Toni, telling off the two evil manipulators.
Alonso/photo boy is being pushy in his well-meaning aid to Maria. He's so enthralled with her "glow" he can't let her go.
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 12:34:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 12:34:00 AM EDT
Yup, photo boy is way too manic for me. And sickly selfish for using M.E./bebe as substitutes for the lover and child he never had with X factor. I'm gagging with all of his over-exaggerated concern.
And nasty M.E. ! Imagine not so much as leaving a note to all the people who have truly cared about her, both before and up through pregnancy. What kind of pea-brain mentality is that?
She's fallen from being a victim of circumstances to victimizing others with her negligence and non-caring attitude.
I guess the pregnancy has destroyed her brain cells.
Bad, bad, bad Maria.
And nasty M.E. ! Imagine not so much as leaving a note to all the people who have truly cared about her, both before and up through pregnancy. What kind of pea-brain mentality is that?
She's fallen from being a victim of circumstances to victimizing others with her negligence and non-caring attitude.
I guess the pregnancy has destroyed her brain cells.
Bad, bad, bad Maria.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 3:06:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 3:06:00 AM EDT
Fabulous, fabulous recap!! Some gems:
*We are subjected to a close-up of Padilla’s sweaty upper lip and visibly gnashing teeth.
*a cardboard box held together with twine and spit.
*He’s still fuming over how they concealed María’s enormously pregnant belly from him. (Although frankly, sweetie, that one’s on you. I mean…You felt the kid move!)
I was extremely glad that we didn't have to listen to Xi this episode, but sadly her mother took up the slack.
BTW, when did mom find out the baby was Gui's? Did she just guess that?
*We are subjected to a close-up of Padilla’s sweaty upper lip and visibly gnashing teeth.
*a cardboard box held together with twine and spit.
*He’s still fuming over how they concealed María’s enormously pregnant belly from him. (Although frankly, sweetie, that one’s on you. I mean…You felt the kid move!)
I was extremely glad that we didn't have to listen to Xi this episode, but sadly her mother took up the slack.
BTW, when did mom find out the baby was Gui's? Did she just guess that?
NovelaMaven - Wonderful, funny recap.
Alonso is turning into a real pest IMHO. He started out so well and is moving swiftly into very annoying. Alonso was played by the actor who plays the doctor in Teresa in EPDA should anyone want to see the contrast in looks. He was a much saner more reassuring character in EPDA.
Lest I get carried away in nostalgia for an earlier version, I think that the Fernanda/Cruz (different names) is much more appealing in this version.
Yes, when did Roxana learn that Gui is the father of Ximena's baby?
I do like the way that the actresses who play Rosana and Ximena have synchronized the cadence of their speech and some of their expressions. What a screeching duo.
Alonso is turning into a real pest IMHO. He started out so well and is moving swiftly into very annoying. Alonso was played by the actor who plays the doctor in Teresa in EPDA should anyone want to see the contrast in looks. He was a much saner more reassuring character in EPDA.
Lest I get carried away in nostalgia for an earlier version, I think that the Fernanda/Cruz (different names) is much more appealing in this version.
Yes, when did Roxana learn that Gui is the father of Ximena's baby?
I do like the way that the actresses who play Rosana and Ximena have synchronized the cadence of their speech and some of their expressions. What a screeching duo.
Didn't Rox always know Xi was having an affair with Gui? I thought she always knew he was the father, but a tight telenovela beanie hat affects the memory.
Novela Maven: This was amazing. “poor man’s samsonite”, “drecky designs”, the headings “despicable she” were incredible. This is on too late for me to watch most nights so a sincere thanks to you and all the marvelous recappers for giving us such gems.
Diana
Diana
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 8:37:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 8:37:00 AM EDT
GREAT RECAP!!..IT'S REALLY NICE..
FUNNY TOO!
COZ WEN THE DOCTOR SAID THE BAD NEWS, it seems that mAX IS STILL LOOKING FOR "bADDER NEWS"!..HAAHHA..
max had been soo dumb the last few days< without having notice mARIA'S PREGNANCY...HAHHAHA..THANK GOD, NOW, HE ALREADY KNOW...TNX BTW TO xmina and mama rox!HAHHA
FUNNY TOO!
COZ WEN THE DOCTOR SAID THE BAD NEWS, it seems that mAX IS STILL LOOKING FOR "bADDER NEWS"!..HAAHHA..
max had been soo dumb the last few days< without having notice mARIA'S PREGNANCY...HAHHAHA..THANK GOD, NOW, HE ALREADY KNOW...TNX BTW TO xmina and mama rox!HAHHA
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 9:02:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 9:02:00 AM EDT
Thanks NvMv: I'm still laughing out loud, since: "Not a tear is shed in the Maven household."
Did anyone discover the trip wire, or is it just a detail we will have to forget? I was hoping for full disclosure and a checkmark on the retribution chart.
Loved the "visibly gnashing teeth." And in our part of the world, "the poor man’s Samsonite" is actually a square-bottomed plastic shopping bag, usually in plaid. Some of these even have wheels on them. And lots of duct tape.
I can't believe María would ditch Nathi, leaving her to pay all the rent for that hovel. My experiences with poverty have taught me that you don't just waltz in and waltz out of that kind of place. Those landlords take a big chunk of security and all kinds of other "fees" that you might want to try to get back in order to make your next move.
And, I had to laugh: recently a French cousin wrote me an email which began "à partir d'aujourd'hui..." and the song popped into my head and tortured me all day.
Did anyone discover the trip wire, or is it just a detail we will have to forget? I was hoping for full disclosure and a checkmark on the retribution chart.
Loved the "visibly gnashing teeth." And in our part of the world, "the poor man’s Samsonite" is actually a square-bottomed plastic shopping bag, usually in plaid. Some of these even have wheels on them. And lots of duct tape.
I can't believe María would ditch Nathi, leaving her to pay all the rent for that hovel. My experiences with poverty have taught me that you don't just waltz in and waltz out of that kind of place. Those landlords take a big chunk of security and all kinds of other "fees" that you might want to try to get back in order to make your next move.
And, I had to laugh: recently a French cousin wrote me an email which began "à partir d'aujourd'hui..." and the song popped into my head and tortured me all day.
@doris, you're right. Roxi knew that Gui was the baby daddy because Jimi told her so. It was Roxi's idea to get her daughter married off to Max to solve their insolvency. I think that Roxi was genuinely shocked though when Ji fessed-up about the earlier pregnancy. Roxi's a schemer, but also a bit of a putz. Jimi is pure evil, cold and calculating.
Didn't we also learn at one point that Roxi was having an affair with Gui from way back? What ever happened with that?
Didn't we also learn at one point that Roxi was having an affair with Gui from way back? What ever happened with that?
Wonderful NM! your snark was especially wonderful, and this episode sure provided the fodder.
Add me to the group that was head-scratching over Maria just up and leaving with no notes, no phone calls, no by your leave. That really annoyed me considering how many people have been helping and supporting her, but all she focuses on is Max.
I don't quite mind Alonso too much yet. I take some of his over-doing attention on Maria because he never got to do it with his own child. Over-compensating I guess, plus he's nuts about her which adds to the actions. (Note the clenched fist when she said Max is the love of her life.)
I guess by the previews our respite from screechy XI was short-lived. if there's any justice, the baby will survive and she'll be the one to keel at some point.
( And yes, JP was looking especially fine again last night. Need more of him...)
Add me to the group that was head-scratching over Maria just up and leaving with no notes, no phone calls, no by your leave. That really annoyed me considering how many people have been helping and supporting her, but all she focuses on is Max.
I don't quite mind Alonso too much yet. I take some of his over-doing attention on Maria because he never got to do it with his own child. Over-compensating I guess, plus he's nuts about her which adds to the actions. (Note the clenched fist when she said Max is the love of her life.)
I guess by the previews our respite from screechy XI was short-lived. if there's any justice, the baby will survive and she'll be the one to keel at some point.
( And yes, JP was looking especially fine again last night. Need more of him...)
Somehow my post didn't make it last night. WTF...
I was also thinking of Naty and how she would get the rent paid in Maria's absence. Unless Alonso offered to cover it, which is likely. But Scorpion Guy has me worried with Naty being alone.
It is actually a good thing for Maria to be as far away from Ximeana, Dona Dementa, Padilla, Soorpion Guy, and Victoria for the time being. None of these people should have any clue as to where to find her.
I do have the same reservations about Alonso. He is definitely getting off on imagining that Maria is his wife having his baby. He will be in for a serious disappointment later on.
I don't think anyone ever found the tripwire, so perhaps JP will.
Diego Olivera is definitely my type.
I was also thinking of Naty and how she would get the rent paid in Maria's absence. Unless Alonso offered to cover it, which is likely. But Scorpion Guy has me worried with Naty being alone.
It is actually a good thing for Maria to be as far away from Ximeana, Dona Dementa, Padilla, Soorpion Guy, and Victoria for the time being. None of these people should have any clue as to where to find her.
I do have the same reservations about Alonso. He is definitely getting off on imagining that Maria is his wife having his baby. He will be in for a serious disappointment later on.
I don't think anyone ever found the tripwire, so perhaps JP will.
Diego Olivera is definitely my type.
And what's with Vic's side ponytail with the ribbon? Now that she works for Padilla again, are we going back to the old hairstyle? Will we see the double french braids with ribbons next?!
Yay to Toni for telling Gui where to shove it. She's nobody's fool twice!
Lon is either going to get his heart broken or he's going to turn evil and do whatever it takes to keep ME all to himself. Nice getaway, btw! I guess that answers our questions about his finances.
AWESOME RECAP!!!!
Yay to Toni for telling Gui where to shove it. She's nobody's fool twice!
Lon is either going to get his heart broken or he's going to turn evil and do whatever it takes to keep ME all to himself. Nice getaway, btw! I guess that answers our questions about his finances.
AWESOME RECAP!!!!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 1:28:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 1:28:00 PM EDT
Many chuckles NM, tks mucho.
María disappears w/o telling Nathy or JP, why wouldn't they call the police? I blame Mejia for this, not María.
A bit of luck, Jimena can't have more kids.
No wonder Jimena got rid of Alonso, he's a pain in the ass.
Why do they always have to have a couple of gossipy hags, is this a novela rule? I guess they came over from STuD.
María disappears w/o telling Nathy or JP, why wouldn't they call the police? I blame Mejia for this, not María.
A bit of luck, Jimena can't have more kids.
No wonder Jimena got rid of Alonso, he's a pain in the ass.
Why do they always have to have a couple of gossipy hags, is this a novela rule? I guess they came over from STuD.
It's hysterical that Padilla is now the Valentino Garavani of DF.
What kind of sweatshop was that that Victoria worked in? I think she did sew.
What kind of sweatshop was that that Victoria worked in? I think she did sew.
Variopinta, there are frequently harpie in operas. So I guess Mejia thinks his harpies makes his TNs highbrow soap operas!
Rosemary
Rosemary
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 1:43:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 1:43:00 PM EDT
No one can be as bad as those hags in STUD! I wanted to shoot them, or have Rosendo Gavilan (say my name, say my name) shoot them. I'll take the Jarochas any day. I am particularly impressed by the rack one of the old gals is displaying.
Maria not leaving a note makes no sense. I will not think about it anymore.
Alonso is on my watch list. I'm fine with him being a happy go lucky, upbeat guy who's in love with Maria. But he could easily fall into obsessive, possessive, crazy behavior.
As for Vicky's hair- I actually think the side pony is flattering on her. She looked great the other day with her side pony and leopard print top. Not a look I would sport, but she looked fab.
Maria not leaving a note makes no sense. I will not think about it anymore.
Alonso is on my watch list. I'm fine with him being a happy go lucky, upbeat guy who's in love with Maria. But he could easily fall into obsessive, possessive, crazy behavior.
As for Vicky's hair- I actually think the side pony is flattering on her. She looked great the other day with her side pony and leopard print top. Not a look I would sport, but she looked fab.
Vivi in DC - I agree that Vic looked great in that brown leopard print top.
Vario - FELS had Gossip Girls del Pueblo, too. They often ran into Gabriela in the street.
It really does seem out of character that ME would up and leave with no note, and stick Nathi with the rent. AMBER ALERT!
I'm still worried about Scorpion-face-dude's intentions toward Nathi. Alonso still creeps me out even tho he's guapo.
Vario - FELS had Gossip Girls del Pueblo, too. They often ran into Gabriela in the street.
It really does seem out of character that ME would up and leave with no note, and stick Nathi with the rent. AMBER ALERT!
I'm still worried about Scorpion-face-dude's intentions toward Nathi. Alonso still creeps me out even tho he's guapo.
Hola todos! Thanks for reading, and especially thanks for the kind words!
Anon 11:51, glad to have you here! I hope you come back often!
Doris - "Attempted escaleracide" indeed! I think we may be approaching some kind of a record for largest number of TN Conventions used in a single novela -- I think there must be a catalog of these things and they ordered one and a spare of every single thing!
La Paloma, I agree about Alonso. Definitely too pushy. Given all the heavy-handed symbolism of this novela, I don't think it's accidental that his name is "Alonso del Angel". I'm reminded of the classic film, "The Bishop's Wife" where Cary Grant is a debonair angel who has a flirtation with the beautiful but neglected wife of the title.
Sara, yes we had a night's respite from Ximena's whining but her ma more than made up the slack, didn't she?
Traveling Lady, "a screeching duo" is a nice description of this mother-daughter duo.
Anon 11:51, glad to have you here! I hope you come back often!
Doris - "Attempted escaleracide" indeed! I think we may be approaching some kind of a record for largest number of TN Conventions used in a single novela -- I think there must be a catalog of these things and they ordered one and a spare of every single thing!
La Paloma, I agree about Alonso. Definitely too pushy. Given all the heavy-handed symbolism of this novela, I don't think it's accidental that his name is "Alonso del Angel". I'm reminded of the classic film, "The Bishop's Wife" where Cary Grant is a debonair angel who has a flirtation with the beautiful but neglected wife of the title.
Sara, yes we had a night's respite from Ximena's whining but her ma more than made up the slack, didn't she?
Traveling Lady, "a screeching duo" is a nice description of this mother-daughter duo.
Diana, thanks for your gracious words. Frankly, this is on a little late for me too. I keep hoping they will move it back an hour.
Kaye, thanks! I agree that it's pretty incredible that Max failed to notice María's pregnancy (although it does feel like she went from not showing at all to being hugely pregnant practically overnight!)
Ixv, I loved your reaction to "à partir d'aujourd'hui..." They are taking over our brains!
Daisynjay, It's good to know someone else appreciates what a fine specimen Juan Pablo really is!
Urban, Scorpion Guy worries me too -- he is pure evil, just like Doña Demente. It's just that he's had a less successful career of maldad than she has. (Yes, Nathy is being set up -- I suppose we should get used to the idea ahead of time that Juanjo will probably rescue her.)
Variopinta, Padilla had a clothing factory and Victoria was a seamstress.
Anon 1:28 -- I loved it too when Toni got to tell off Guillermo! She is one of my faves in the show.
Vario, Rosemary and Vivi -- Yes, the gossipy hags run rampant in novelaland. I'm not thrilled with this particular cliché -- often it's a pair of aging sisters desperately trying to snare a man. Some are more malevolent than others. The jarochas are relatively benign.
Kaye, thanks! I agree that it's pretty incredible that Max failed to notice María's pregnancy (although it does feel like she went from not showing at all to being hugely pregnant practically overnight!)
Ixv, I loved your reaction to "à partir d'aujourd'hui..." They are taking over our brains!
Daisynjay, It's good to know someone else appreciates what a fine specimen Juan Pablo really is!
Urban, Scorpion Guy worries me too -- he is pure evil, just like Doña Demente. It's just that he's had a less successful career of maldad than she has. (Yes, Nathy is being set up -- I suppose we should get used to the idea ahead of time that Juanjo will probably rescue her.)
Variopinta, Padilla had a clothing factory and Victoria was a seamstress.
Anon 1:28 -- I loved it too when Toni got to tell off Guillermo! She is one of my faves in the show.
Vario, Rosemary and Vivi -- Yes, the gossipy hags run rampant in novelaland. I'm not thrilled with this particular cliché -- often it's a pair of aging sisters desperately trying to snare a man. Some are more malevolent than others. The jarochas are relatively benign.
Thanks Maven: I especially appreciate when you provide the spanish and english phrases. I missed watching this last night so hope to see it today online. Having those ahead of time will help me recognize more words!
Also, what is a jarocha? When I look it up the translation is Veracruz. That doesn't help.
I asked a spanish speaking friend about Callate! I knew it meant "Quiet," but really it's connotations are more like "Shut up!" Not very nice and very X-like. So is Largate! and Suelteme! also impolite?
Small step for Mariquita, big step for estoy hablando espanol!
Also, what is a jarocha? When I look it up the translation is Veracruz. That doesn't help.
I asked a spanish speaking friend about Callate! I knew it meant "Quiet," but really it's connotations are more like "Shut up!" Not very nice and very X-like. So is Largate! and Suelteme! also impolite?
Small step for Mariquita, big step for estoy hablando espanol!
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 4:01:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 4:01:00 PM EDT
Mi Pecado was also full of gossips, which wasn't lost on its principal villana, Rosario. How else did hunky Julian end up being thought of as "El Chamuco"?
Mariquita,
jarocha/o = person from Veracruz
suéltame = Let go of me! (A command in the informal "tu" form of the verb, "soltar")
lárgate = go away! Get out of here! (also a command in the informal "tu" form of the verb "largarse")
So yes, they aren't nice things to say:) TN's teach you lots of ways to offend people.
jarocha/o = person from Veracruz
suéltame = Let go of me! (A command in the informal "tu" form of the verb, "soltar")
lárgate = go away! Get out of here! (also a command in the informal "tu" form of the verb "largarse")
So yes, they aren't nice things to say:) TN's teach you lots of ways to offend people.
Loved it! two thumbs up and a circle.
I love the way you're able to divi up the scenes and give them subtitles. Too funny!
I love the way you're able to divi up the scenes and give them subtitles. Too funny!
I wonder if the baby barely hanging in there means he might need blood and they find out that max's blood doesn't match the baby
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 6:27:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 6:27:00 PM EDT
re: Callate Some Mexicans have told me it's rude (SHUT UP) and others say it's not rude. Other than "silencio!" I have no idea how to ask people to be quiet. :-o
I don't think there's a non rude way to ask people to be quiet in English either. Think about it. Even librarians sound rude. The only polite way is the same as in English- Please remain quiet/Por favor mantener el silencio.
Vario- Teresa will have a lot of hospital scenes because half the cast are docs/nurses or studying to be docs. But so far, all of the medical cases have been realistic with no need for beanies.
Vario-I can't get into Teresa either.
I've been trying to keep up with PVaA. BTW, folks, pray that Lonso doesn't sing. Tacher sang in Monday's PVaA ep and it was passable, but not fabulous.
I'm really wanting to see Cuando Me Enamoro. Is anyone else planning on trying to catch it?
I am going to have to choose: PVaA or CME.
Novela-If I didn't gush enough earlier, let me say again how much I envy your mad recapping skillz. I'm stealing your section titles again tonight. :-)
I've been trying to keep up with PVaA. BTW, folks, pray that Lonso doesn't sing. Tacher sang in Monday's PVaA ep and it was passable, but not fabulous.
I'm really wanting to see Cuando Me Enamoro. Is anyone else planning on trying to catch it?
I am going to have to choose: PVaA or CME.
Novela-If I didn't gush enough earlier, let me say again how much I envy your mad recapping skillz. I'm stealing your section titles again tonight. :-)
anon 6:27
brilliant idea, since no one has used their brain in the DNA dept. Maybe they will find out Guillermo is a perfect match.
brilliant idea, since no one has used their brain in the DNA dept. Maybe they will find out Guillermo is a perfect match.
Sara,
I can't wait to see Silvia Navarro again, but I believe it's going to be on at 7 EST, that cuts into Jon Stewart.
I can't wait to see Silvia Navarro again, but I believe it's going to be on at 7 EST, that cuts into Jon Stewart.
I can't wait to see Silvia Navarro again, but I believe it's going to be on at 7 EST, that cuts into Jon Stewart.
I know . . . and he's much better quality viewing than the current crop of telenovelas. Can you record it? I love our DVR...we can record one and watch another at the same time.
I know . . . and he's much better quality viewing than the current crop of telenovelas. Can you record it? I love our DVR...we can record one and watch another at the same time.
I can record it if I stop recording TDA. I'm not very up to date, I tape on an old TV on VCR while watching on another TV.
I've thought about DVR but don't think I would get enough use out of it.
I've thought about DVR but don't think I would get enough use out of it.
Sara,
You, of all people, have no reason to envy anyone's recapping skills. Your recaps are always hilarious! And as you know, we all steal shamelessly from each other here. Take whatever is useful and make it your own, amiga!
Oh and I'll probably be watching "Cuando me enamoro" too (even if I should have the self-restraint to avoid it!)
You, of all people, have no reason to envy anyone's recapping skills. Your recaps are always hilarious! And as you know, we all steal shamelessly from each other here. Take whatever is useful and make it your own, amiga!
Oh and I'll probably be watching "Cuando me enamoro" too (even if I should have the self-restraint to avoid it!)
I will also watch CMA, but I don't understand why it's going on at 7. According to TV Guide Teresa will still be in 2-hour mode as of the 25th.
Whatever happened to Una Familia Con Suerte? Maybe that one will be in daytime?
Whatever happened to Una Familia Con Suerte? Maybe that one will be in daytime?
According to TV y Novelas Una Familia is going to be an afternoon show.
Glad to see some folks are going to be catching CME. I need to find the sinopsis and character list for that.
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Glad to see some folks are going to be catching CME. I need to find the sinopsis and character list for that.
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