Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Teresa Mon 7/25/11 #103 Rubigote is nabbed and Sharkita is slapped.
When we left our Sharkita Friday, she had just told Aurora about her mother’s money-grubbing ways. Aurora doesn’t want to believe it. Teresa says she found it hard to believe it herself that Vanessa wants to fight for Hector’s assets. Aurora accuses her of wanting to hurt her. Teresa adamantly denies this, saying she advised Vanessa she wouldn’t take the case because Arturo had arranged the divorce and also because of her loyalty (lealtad) to Aurora, her friend. Aurora is now crying and doesn’t know what to think. Super Mariano passes by just then and sees her crying and swiftly flies to her rescue. He immediately asks Teresa, “¿Que le dejiste?” in an accusing tone. Teresa explains she just told her the truth about her snake-in-the-grass mother. (ok, I added the snake part) He takes Aurora away with his arm protectively around her. Teresa is aghast at the sight of Mariano comforting Aurora.
GEMMA’S STORE: Johnny’s complaining to Gemma about the package received at his home with the not so veiled threat against his mujercita. He’s already agreed to deliver Fito’s porquerías (garbage) in exchange for Pati’s safety. He warns her to stay away from his wife!
HOSPITAL: Juana arrives at Hector’s office. I sigh as exchange a peck upon seeing each other. She explains she’s not here as his novia, she’s here with some very serious (grave) news. She quickly spills the story about Vanessa going to see Arturo seeking a way to take away half his money. He doesn’t know why he’s surprised but finally he has the answer as to why she suddenly turned up after all this time. He asks Juana not to misinterpret his reaction. His only concern is his daughter. Juana completely understands and told him Arturo wanted to make sure he was notified ASAP and Teresa was wavering on whether or not to tell Aurora. Juana thinks he should handle this in the manner which he thinks is best for his daughter.
EL CLUB: Ruben runs into Teresa. They greet each other warmly enough. She asks how everything is in Rubigote’s world. She starts to twist the knife by asking him if he’s aware Espe is having a boy. He plays it off as though he hadn’t heard and that he’s maintained his distance from Espe per her wishes. Tere’s not done with him and says she’s glad to hear that because now that Esperanza is involved with Dr. Ledesma, it’s best the child see him as his father. Ruben’s smile fades – ah, Sharkita has hit her mark!
GRUMPY GRAMPS and Pati meet and she demands to know what he told Johnny! He tells her to stop her payasadas (clowning/ridiculous) and tell him outright that she’s pregnant and all they want is money from him to support the baby! She can’t believe he’d say that to her. She comes to him with a problem and he turns everything into a TELENOVELA!!! (ha! Love it!). She turns on her heel to leave and he yells after her, “¡Patricia!” Get over here! He wants the truth because Johnny’s come to see him about taking her back and even suggested he take her to her parents in Puebla. Pati’s crushed.
Back at EL CLUB, Teresa tells Ruben she’s surprised to see him there. Have they reconciled and now he and Mayra are here together? He tells her they’re still in mid-divorce but everything is going well. She’s surprised Mayra would have been so agreeable. Ruben smiles (the snake!) as he says she’s depressed but they both know she’s always been so weak (débil). Teresa smiles back and warns him to be careful because women who appear to be weak are the ones who will surprise you. He wonders what she means by that. Well, being a woman, she knows what we’re capable of when we’ve been betrayed. He’s all serious now, wondering what she knows. She says she doesn’t know anything but if it were her, she’d be planning the worst revenge. He knows Tere’s smart enough to plan such a revenge but he arrogantly says Mayra isn’t capable of such things. As he says this, Mayra and Aida walk up behind him, surprising him. He tells her, um, they were just speaking of her. Oh she heard everything, including how she’s too stupid to seek revenge. Is he so sure? Aeeeeeeeeeda just can’t help but ask if Mayra was so stupid, then why did her marry her, for her money? Now she knows why he and Teresa get along so well. Teresa signals her as if to say, leave me out of this, sistah! Mayra speaks up and says that truthfully she was in love with him, but no more. Furthermore, she’s not as stupid as he thinks and he will pay back every centavo he’s stolen from her! WHAAAAA?, asks Ruben. Is she accusing him of stealing from her? She asks if he wants her to show him the results of the audit she ordered. Ruh-roh!
ELSEWHERE AT THE CLUB, Mariano has taken Aurora aside to talk. She feels awful about what she’s just heard about her mother. He tells her he’s been suspicious about the way she turned up as suddenly as she disappeared and asks if she’s been able to confirm what Vanesssssa’s told her about her absence. Her silence says it all. He knows it’s difficult but she must consider the possibility that what Teresa’s told her is true. She should go talk to Arturo. Aurora’s in denial, saying “no puede ser.” She thinks her mother is here just to be with her.
CACERES CONFRONTATION CONTINUES: Teresa is enjoying the show as Mayra confronts Ruben and repeats that he’s stolen from her and she has proof! She leaves to supposedly bring the proof to him. Aeeeeeeda goes into harpy mode and shrieks at him, telling him she didn’t think it possible for him to stoop lower still. Teresa gleefully shushes her telling her, “la ropa sucia se lava en casa” (dirty laundry is washed at home, Spanish version of airing dirty laundry in public). Aeeeeeeda doesn’t care. Her father doesn’t deserve such consideration since he had none when it came to them. She speaks directly to Papá Bigote, telling him this is ADIOS! He’d better mark his calendar cuz this is the day he lost both his wife and his daughter. He asks her not to be so drastic and let him explain before she judges him. Teresa reminds her of Law 101: the accused has the right to defend himself or doesn’t she remember that class? She bids them farewell.
HOSPITAL: Hector’s on the phone cancelling all his appts and is on his way out when Vanesssssa slithers in, insisting they talk. She doesn’t like the idea that he divorced her just like that. He’s heard and assumes it’s because of the money. She sees the gossip has already reached him. He comments that sooner or later the truth would have come out that she didn’t come back for Aurora or for her love. Or is she going to insist that’s the reason she returned? Vanessa claims she came because of Aurora but admits she needs money. She’s in a “delicate” position and has many debts. She’s in urgent need of cash, and lots of it. “¡Esto es el colmo!”, he exclaims. That could be, she says, but she tells him he needs to give her money for all the years she was married to him. He absolutely refuses to give her a single peso after she thoughtlessly abandoned Aurora. She’s observed that he loves her very much and she’s become the center of his life. He admits he adores her. He’s no animal who abandons his children all over the world. It’s obvious to her he wouldn’t abandon his daughter under any circumstances. She tells him to admit that his objection to her being there isn’t only because she’s ruining his relationship with his daughter, but also with his dear costurera de vecindad (seamtress). How much is he willing to give her to leave him alone?
EL CLUB: Mayra’s on the phone with someone telling them she’s told Ruben she’s aware of the fraud and she’ll meet them outside. As she hangs up, she comes face to face with Teresa who sees that she’s had everything arranged. Mayra admits that what Ruben did hurt her very much and the only thing that has helped her through this is making sure he pays. Teresa expresses her sympathy for what she’s going through and about the ensuing scandal she’s sure to be embroiled in. Mayra’s aware of that but nothing will hold her back now. Teresa understands and feels that Ruben is the only one responsible for destroying her family. Ruh-roh, Geno’s just appeared on the scene. Teresa fills her in, telling her Mayra is finally avenging herself for everything that Ruben did. Mayra’s distraught, Geno’s impactada, and Teresa is just plain old loving it!
HOSPITAL: Hector’s enraged, wondering how he could have EVER been in love with her. Vanesssssa takes a deep, cleansing breath and calmly suggests they don’t argue and discuss the matter of money in a civilized manner. If they come to an agreement, she’ll just tell Aurora that she couldn’t get over him and didn’t want to interfere in his relationship with that Juana woman. Really, she just can’t understand how he could have been attracted to such a corriente (low-class) tipa. But, that’s his business. So, how much will he give her to disappear? FUHGET ABOUT IT! He tells her. (big whoop and high-fives all around from Viewerville!) It will never happen! She doesn’t know how much it pains him that she’s returned to fill his daughter’s mind with illusions. Aurora believes she really loves her and he can’t permit her to hurt her again. He agrees to give her money, but on a monthly basis and under very strict stipulations. She will need to fake motherly love for her daughter; she will dutifully call and write, with occasional visits. It’s that or nothing - her decision.
EL CLUB (AKA Rubigote’s Waterloo): Mayra’s walking outside complaining about el desgraciado Ruben with Geno and Teresa trailing her. Geno asks if she’s sure about the fraud and Teresa assures her there is no doubt because of the audit. Mayra tells Geno she would send anyone to jail who robbed from her and doubly so when it comes to Ruben. ¡NO!, cries Geno. Mayra says he supposedly loved her and that their family was important to him yet he still betrayed her! Geno insists she can’t send Ruben to jail. He’s the father of her child! Mayra responds that Aida’s in agreement that he rot behind bars (rejas). Teresa is in the background smiling her big sharkita smile, enjoying the show. Geno continues to state her position, saying Aida’s has been affected by all this drama. Mayra should be reasonable and convince her to change her mind. Mayra says it’s useless (inútil). She knows Geno esteems Ruben but she’s also her friend and needs to support her. Geno claims she is on her side but Ruben’s a lawyer and he’ll arrange it so he’ll remain free but with a damaged reputation which will also end up damaging Mayra and Aida, maybe even more so. Mayra thought Geno was her friend but by her defending that infeliz ladrón (thief)…….Geno backtracks and says she was only thinking of Aida, but, well she’s late for an appointment …. And she rushes back into the club as Teresa protectively comforts Mayra. Oh, brother!
Elsewhere at the club, Aeeeeeeeda continues her rant against her father. She sees nothing wrong with taking money from one fund and injecting it into another business --- but we’re talking about 45 Million! And who knows where that money is!? Or does he? She sees he can’t even answer her because it’s true. It’s a pity she shares his blood, she’s so embarrassed. Geno arrives on the scene telling Ruben they need to talk, now. It’s urgent! He shouts that they can talk later. Right now he needs to talk with Mayra. Aeeeeeda says her mother’s at the car, getting the evidence on the fraud. They should go meet her. She shoves him forward, “¡ANDALE PAPÁ!” Needless to say everyone at El Club is watching this drama unfold.
Ruben walks outside with Geno and Aida trailing him. He sees Mayra standing there surrounded by plainclothes cops. She points him out and they grab him. As he struggles to understand QTH is going on, he’s told he’s under arrest for fraud and abuse of trust (confianza). Ruben is in disbelief as Mayra and Aida look on. A rousing Viewerville cheer for Mayra: MAYRA, MAYRA, RAH, RAH, RAH!!!!
He can only say, “no puede ser”. There must be a mistake. Detective shows him the arrest warrant. He pleads with Mayra, telling her he merely moved funds from one business to the other. He can explain everything. “Tell it to the judge, if you can”, is Mayra’s response. But he can forget about her, the tonta who could do nothing against him, the one that could never find out about you has been awakened. He turns to Aida who can’t believe he’d ask that of her after everything he’s done to them. Mayra asks the commander to please take him away. Ruben resists but they drag him away. Geno can’t believe Mayra has done this and knows she’ll regret this later. Teresa speaks up and praises Mayra for her bravery. Geno looks as though she’s ready to kill Mayra. Whew! So much drama!
HOSPITAL: Juana asks Hector if Vanessa is still with the man for which she abandoned them. It doesn’t matter to him if she’s alone or not. What matters to him is Aurora. Poor thing, her mother doesn’t care one bit about her. Juana wonders if it wouldn’t be best to tell Aurora everything. Hector vehemently disagrees after seeing the way she defended her mother. She’s been so happy feeling the love of her mother. He can’t imagine how she’d react. He pleads with Juana not to tell Aurora. Let her continue believing her mother loves her. Juana understands. Although she doesn’t agree with him giving in to blackmail (chantaje), she admires him. She sees he’d do anything for his daughter. She cups his face in her hands and they embrace as he begins to cry. They kiss and she caresses his face again. Aw, I have to admit I got a little teary-eyed. Ha! Cutberto who?
IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT EL CLUB:
Aurora and Mariano are leaving as she’s telling him she must speak to her mother. They come upon the drama unfolding with the Caceres Clan. Mariano fills her in, saying Mayra and Aida pressed charges against him for defrauding them of millions. Aurora confronts Aida about accusing her father. Aida tells her she is filled with so much anger that she herself wanted to condemn (inundir=to flood) him. But thanks to Mariano, Mayra decided to let another attorney handle the case. Ruben is just beginning to pay for everything he’s done to Mayra. When she saw the audit, she felt hatred for him. Mariano advises her not to say that and Aurora can’t think of hating either her father or her mother. Whoa – Aeeeeda fights back, saying that Vanessa’s abandonment was wrong and Aurora took her back with open arms as though nothing had happened. Aeeeeeda’s ranting again, saying she wishes she could be like Aurora but she just can’t! It pains her to know her father has been with another woman and that he’s having a son with her. What hurts her most is how much he’s hurt her mother. She just can’t deal with that! She breaks down. Aurora and Mayra both try to comfort her. Teresa can’t help but put her two centavos in. She understands how Aida must feel. Her family has just come undone (deshacer) and her father has turned out to be a swindler (estafador). Mariano tells her to shut it and goes to comfort Aida. He walks away with his arm around her. Twice in one day, Tere! First Aurora and now Aida. Looks like Mariano is comforting everyone in this town. Teresa and Aurora remain with Mayra and Teresa tries to comfort her. Oh yeah.
ELSEWHERE, Luisa is sharing coffee with her future Monster-in-law, telling her she doesn’t have many friends and has always been the solitary type. Oriana thinks this is due in part to losing her parents at such a young age and Arturo not knowing how to engage her socially but that’s all going to change. To start with, Oriana wants to host an engagement party. She has many more friends in Spain and she wants to introduce her to all of them. Oriana tells her to prepare herself because they will be going to Europe not only for that but also for her trousseau (ajuar). Said ajuar will be beautiful and her wedding will be carefully planned. Luisa timidly says she has some ideas about that. Uh, oh, here it comes. Oriana is happy to hear her ideas, she needs to be more direct with both her and Fernando. Luisa tells her it’s difficult for her. Oriana assures her she’ll rid her of her timidity.
Outside, Mayra and Aida are walking arm in arm. Aida has already spoken to the attorney and she will be in constant contact to keep track of all the details. She offers to go home with her but Mayra prefers to be alone now. She’d prefer it if Aida stayed behind with Mariano, it’ll do her good. Mariano and Aurora follow close behind. They’re talking about how much Aida needs them now. Vanessssssa walks up and tells Aurora they need to talk. Aurora agrees and they walk away to be alone. Mayra leaves and Mariano embraces Aida.
Vanessa informs Aurora she’s been to an attorney. Aurora doesn’t waste time in telling her she knows it was Arturo and she’s hurt to know that she wanted to go after Hector’s money. Is it true?, she asks. Is that the only reason she’s returned? Vanessa can’t believe she’d think that and only says this because she still doesn’t know her well enough. She starts to twist everything around, of course. She says she fights because part of it is Aurora’s. Aurora doesn’t understand and neither do I so Vanessa goes on to explain. She’s only doing this because she’s worried about what Juana can do! After all, what guarantee do they have that Juana isn’t after Hector’s money? Vanessa quotes another dicho: “Caras vemos, corazones no sabemos” (literal: we can see the face, but we don’t know the heart). Besides, she’s only asking for what is rightfully hers and in the future if what she suspects comes true, she’ll leave it all to Aurora, mi amor. Aurora asks what would happen if it’s not true. “Well then, um, we’ll see”, is the forked-toungued response. She then promises not to touch one peso of that money. It’ll all go in the bank and in the future it will all belong to Aurora. She doesn’t want anything to separate them now that they’ve found each other. Aurora assures her that will not happen. She loves her and thinks of her as a friend. Although she had once thought Juana could be like a second mother, there’s nothing like having her true mother with her. After hearing Vanesssssa talk about how she loved her as a baby, the joy she felt to have Aurora in her womb (vientre), how could she stop loving her? It would never happen, just as it would never happen that Juana would do anything to harm her and her father would never abandon her.
Luisa is emboldened to tell Odiosa Oriana that she wants Teresa as her Maid of Honor. hOrroriana quotes an old saying about there always being one black grain of rice, and that will be Teresa at Luisa’s wedding. She can be the MOH if that’s what Luisa wants but it won’t go well. Teresa isn’t worldly and won’t be able to join in the conversation amongst “people like us”. (ugh, what a pompous ass). Luisa defends Teresa, saying she’s a mujer titulada (graduate), she’s cultured, educated. Oriana says that’s up to her if she wants to expose (exponerla) her. She’s promised to make an effort to tolerate her so long as Teresa is discreet and stays in her place. Luisa’s very uncomfortable with the old battleaxe.
Their talk jumps to children: Oriana understands that it isn’t customary any more to have children at her young age; however, Fernando is now a grown man and Oriana herself isn’t getting any younger. She’s anxious to hold a grandson and prepare him for the day when he will take the family surname with pride. Luisa does want to be a young mother but she needs to talk this over with Fernando. Oriana knows she can find the best way to convince him.
Teresa and Aida meet and Teresa starts in telling Aida to take a good look at herself. After she’d criticized Teresa so much, now look at her. Teresa was born and raised in the vecindad and they were poor but always honorable. But Aida? Her father is nothing more than a despicable thief (vil ladrón) WHACK! Aida slaps her hard across the face! She admits her father did them wrong, but neither she nor anyone else will talk trash about him or her family in front of her because she will NOT PERMIT IT!!! We hear clapping. Aida turns to see Oriana walk in congratulating her for her bravery and saying she and her mother needed a lot of bravery for what they did to her father. But that’s expected in a marriage where one of “them” is not of “our class”. She explains that Mayra, from a good family, was attracted to an arribista (social climber). She apologizes to Aida because she’s talking about her father but she told Arturo the same thing with regards to Teresa. Teresa speaks up, saying she will not allow one more insult because she can be one mean cookie. She warns her to stop messing with her because those who mess with her end up paying dearly. Does she think it’s a coincidence about what happened to Ruben? Aida jumps to the conclusion that Teresa might have had something to do with the fraud. Teresa just stares at her. “¡¡¡CONTESTAME!!!”, screams Aida. Teresa backs off by describing it as just “a saying” because life has a way of paying you back for your actions. Aida doesn’t believe that’s what she meant and Teresa comes back by saying the only ones guilty here are Aida and Mayra. (? I’m assuming guilty of Ruben being caught by the law). Oriana doesn’t believe Teresa either. It could be she has the face of an angel, but she’s the devil himself. She then throws in a dicho: “El Diablo sabe más por Viejo que por Diablo.” (literal: the Devil knows more because of his age than because of merely being the Devil). Teresa tells Oriana that time will prove her wrong and instead of worrying about what she does or doesn’t do, she should be worried about Aida’s future. She then goes on to tell Oriana that Mariano is from the same Vecindad and according to Oriana’s Code, he’s not the “ideal” suitor for the Princess Aida. HA-HA. She’s had the last laugh and walks away leaving Aida alone to face la Odiosa Oriana who is clearly not happy about this last little tidbit. She asks Aida if this is true. Aida replies it is but Mariano is very different. He’s noble and is anything but interested (in her money). He’s the only one who came to her aid after her fiancé died. She lists all his virtues and feels he’s the perfect match for her. Oriana admits she has a favorable impression of him but still cautions Aida about formalizing her relationship with him. On the contrary, Aida would love nothing more, but he doesn’t seem too keen on the idea. She’s sure that deep down, he’s still in love with Teresa.
VECINDAD, or, OH JOHNNY, OH JOHNNY, OH JOHNNY OH:
Mariano arrives at Refugio’s apparently at her request. She’s very worried about Johnny and his behavior. She fills him in on what’s been going on and now Johnny’s been gone since early morning and they don’t know where he is. She asks Mariano to help her find Johnny.
Pati’s at Juana’s fretting over Johnny. She doesn’t want to tell Esperanza because of her risky pregnancy. Johnny doesn’t answer his cell, oh, who can possibly talk to Johnny? She wants to make a long distance call…….to Cutberto! (ratz, I knew it was too good to be true he was gone).
THE POKEY!!!! Geno visits Ruben. He’s incredulous that she didn’t know Mayra had uncovered everything. No, Geno says, but she’s worried Mayra may have also discovered the affair. Ruben can’t think about that because it would further complicate his situation. He needs out! He can’t remain jailed and can’t get out unless Mayra grants him a pardon (otorga el perdon). He begs Geno to get close to Mayra to find out what’s going on. He also asks her to see Arturo. He may be able to find a way to get him out. She promises to help him, but let’s talk about that baby! Not much time left for that baby to be born and then the three of them can be happy. He asks her to do whatever she has to and she’ll know his gratitude. She promises she’ll get him out of jail. OOOPSIE! Aida is standing there demanding to know why Geno is so keen on getting him out of jail --- and notices they’re holding hands. Close ups of hands, faces, and oh my!
CASA BARRERA: Teresa tells Arturo she doesn’t think he should defend Ruben. She knows he’s his friend, but so is Mayra. There’s no way he can win the case, Ruben’s guilty and Mayra has all the proof. Arturo can’t believe he’d steal from his own wife. They’ve been friends for years and Ruben trusts him. She brings up the Saenz case. They need to concentrate on what’s more important and refer Ruben to another attorney. Arturo agrees, admitting he can’t lose the Saenz case. She also suggests that he bring back Martin so he can review the books for Paloma’s Foundation. After all, if Ruben was capable of stealing from his wife, what would keep him from skimming from the foundation? She reminds him he’s the one who recommended Ruben to oversee the foundation. It would be horrible if Arturo ends up getting mixed up in this mess.
BACK AT THE SLAMMER: Geno thinks fast and rises up to get Aida’s hand as she holds Ruben’s with the other. She tells Aida to speak to her father and forgive him, as should Mayra. They’ve been a family for so many years. “Years, yes”, says Aida, “during which we were BETRAYED.” Geno continues, saying they carry the same blood. She can’t stop loving her father. That’s why she’s here, she cares for all three of them. She also admits she has another reason for being there: Luna Turqueza. It wouldn’t do anyone any good to know that one of the principle investors is behind bars. Ruben thanks Geno and asks to be left alone with his daughter. Geno agrees but not before asking Aida to think about what she’s said. Aida sits across her father and says she only came by to find out if Teresa had anything to do with the fraud because if she did, there’s even less of a chance that she’ll ever forgive him. Ruben tells her Teresa had nothing to do with it. He talks to her again about the transfers of money being legit. The audit came to the wrong conclusion. He only moved the money around as a way to avoid taxes. She reminds him that’s also fraud, fraud against the treasury (fisco), so don’t go making matters worse. She’s said all she came to say. ADIOS!
FITO EL MALDITO walks with Gemma as she explains about the not so veiled threat against Johnny’s mujercita. She knows he understood because he came by to confront her about it. But he did agree to continue delivering. She tested him by having him deliver some sandwiches without drugs and he completed the deliveries. That’s good Fito says but still thinks they should be careful around him. Gemma agrees because who knows how much pressure he can handle. They both laugh their evil laugh. BWA-HA-HA!
JUANA’S APT: Juana asks if Hector has reconsidered about telling Aurora the whole truth, it’s not too late. He says no and he needs to leave to catch Aurora at the hospital. He doesn’t want Juana to come with him; he prefers to do this himself. She asks him to stay calm. He thanks her for her support and for loving his daughter as if she were her own. He tells her she’s marvelous and tells her he loves her before kissing her. Touching scene.
HOOSEGOW : Now Tere’s come for a visit with Ruben. She tells him Arturo won’t be defending him. Ruben is angry Arturo would turn his back on him at a time like this. He needs the best attorney. Teresa says he’ll gladly recommend a colleague (colega) but as he himself should agree, Arturo can’t get involved in this. Ruben’s convinced she talked Arturo out of representing him. She denies it but says it wouldn’t be good for Arturo to get involved with him. Arturo put Ruben in charge of the foundation. Who’s to say he didn’t do the same with the foundation that he did with Mayra’s money. Ruben asks if Arturo has lost confidence in him. Teresa replies by saying she suggested Arturo conduct an audit for the time that Ruben was in charge of the foundation.
JOHNNY’S APT: Johnny’s tells Mariano that Pati’s accustomed to a different lifestyle. He prefers that she return to her Grandfather. Mariano tells him to stop with the lies. They love each other. His poverty doesn’t bother Pati. How he wishes Teresa had been the same. They would’ve been very happy. Johnny can’t face him as he repeats that Pati is better off without him. It’s very clear to Mariano that Johnny wants to get Pati away from here but he doesn’t understand why. He walks up to Johnny who’s crying now. Mariano wants to help him and tells him that the first thing he needs to do to resolve whatever problem he’s facing is to think of a solution. (duh) If he can’t do that alone, he can count on Super Mariano, that’s why he’s here. Johnny begins by saying it’s a grande broncota (slang for big problem) having to do with his deliveries for Gemma. He spills about the drugs, Fito, and Gemma. Mariano scolds him for having seen Fito and not telling him. He wants to go to the police and press charges against him right now!
BACK AT THE SLAMMER, “Who the Devil do you think you are,” Ruben tells Teresa. “Moi? Just little ol’ me, but the difference between me and Mayra is I know how to take care of my interests. Although you gotta hand it to the little lady, she didn’t appear so dumb or weak when she had you arrested.” Ruben sees that she’s enjoying this but tells her not to claim victory so quickly. He’s sure Arturo will help him and she will be the one to convince Arturo. And why should she do that?, she asks. He should accept what’s happened. Not only will he not make bail (fianza), he also faces up to 12 years in jail. DUN-DUN-DUNNNN!
GEMMA’S STORE: Johnny’s complaining to Gemma about the package received at his home with the not so veiled threat against his mujercita. He’s already agreed to deliver Fito’s porquerías (garbage) in exchange for Pati’s safety. He warns her to stay away from his wife!
HOSPITAL: Juana arrives at Hector’s office. I sigh as exchange a peck upon seeing each other. She explains she’s not here as his novia, she’s here with some very serious (grave) news. She quickly spills the story about Vanessa going to see Arturo seeking a way to take away half his money. He doesn’t know why he’s surprised but finally he has the answer as to why she suddenly turned up after all this time. He asks Juana not to misinterpret his reaction. His only concern is his daughter. Juana completely understands and told him Arturo wanted to make sure he was notified ASAP and Teresa was wavering on whether or not to tell Aurora. Juana thinks he should handle this in the manner which he thinks is best for his daughter.
EL CLUB: Ruben runs into Teresa. They greet each other warmly enough. She asks how everything is in Rubigote’s world. She starts to twist the knife by asking him if he’s aware Espe is having a boy. He plays it off as though he hadn’t heard and that he’s maintained his distance from Espe per her wishes. Tere’s not done with him and says she’s glad to hear that because now that Esperanza is involved with Dr. Ledesma, it’s best the child see him as his father. Ruben’s smile fades – ah, Sharkita has hit her mark!
GRUMPY GRAMPS and Pati meet and she demands to know what he told Johnny! He tells her to stop her payasadas (clowning/ridiculous) and tell him outright that she’s pregnant and all they want is money from him to support the baby! She can’t believe he’d say that to her. She comes to him with a problem and he turns everything into a TELENOVELA!!! (ha! Love it!). She turns on her heel to leave and he yells after her, “¡Patricia!” Get over here! He wants the truth because Johnny’s come to see him about taking her back and even suggested he take her to her parents in Puebla. Pati’s crushed.
Back at EL CLUB, Teresa tells Ruben she’s surprised to see him there. Have they reconciled and now he and Mayra are here together? He tells her they’re still in mid-divorce but everything is going well. She’s surprised Mayra would have been so agreeable. Ruben smiles (the snake!) as he says she’s depressed but they both know she’s always been so weak (débil). Teresa smiles back and warns him to be careful because women who appear to be weak are the ones who will surprise you. He wonders what she means by that. Well, being a woman, she knows what we’re capable of when we’ve been betrayed. He’s all serious now, wondering what she knows. She says she doesn’t know anything but if it were her, she’d be planning the worst revenge. He knows Tere’s smart enough to plan such a revenge but he arrogantly says Mayra isn’t capable of such things. As he says this, Mayra and Aida walk up behind him, surprising him. He tells her, um, they were just speaking of her. Oh she heard everything, including how she’s too stupid to seek revenge. Is he so sure? Aeeeeeeeeeda just can’t help but ask if Mayra was so stupid, then why did her marry her, for her money? Now she knows why he and Teresa get along so well. Teresa signals her as if to say, leave me out of this, sistah! Mayra speaks up and says that truthfully she was in love with him, but no more. Furthermore, she’s not as stupid as he thinks and he will pay back every centavo he’s stolen from her! WHAAAAA?, asks Ruben. Is she accusing him of stealing from her? She asks if he wants her to show him the results of the audit she ordered. Ruh-roh!
ELSEWHERE AT THE CLUB, Mariano has taken Aurora aside to talk. She feels awful about what she’s just heard about her mother. He tells her he’s been suspicious about the way she turned up as suddenly as she disappeared and asks if she’s been able to confirm what Vanesssssa’s told her about her absence. Her silence says it all. He knows it’s difficult but she must consider the possibility that what Teresa’s told her is true. She should go talk to Arturo. Aurora’s in denial, saying “no puede ser.” She thinks her mother is here just to be with her.
CACERES CONFRONTATION CONTINUES: Teresa is enjoying the show as Mayra confronts Ruben and repeats that he’s stolen from her and she has proof! She leaves to supposedly bring the proof to him. Aeeeeeeda goes into harpy mode and shrieks at him, telling him she didn’t think it possible for him to stoop lower still. Teresa gleefully shushes her telling her, “la ropa sucia se lava en casa” (dirty laundry is washed at home, Spanish version of airing dirty laundry in public). Aeeeeeeda doesn’t care. Her father doesn’t deserve such consideration since he had none when it came to them. She speaks directly to Papá Bigote, telling him this is ADIOS! He’d better mark his calendar cuz this is the day he lost both his wife and his daughter. He asks her not to be so drastic and let him explain before she judges him. Teresa reminds her of Law 101: the accused has the right to defend himself or doesn’t she remember that class? She bids them farewell.
HOSPITAL: Hector’s on the phone cancelling all his appts and is on his way out when Vanesssssa slithers in, insisting they talk. She doesn’t like the idea that he divorced her just like that. He’s heard and assumes it’s because of the money. She sees the gossip has already reached him. He comments that sooner or later the truth would have come out that she didn’t come back for Aurora or for her love. Or is she going to insist that’s the reason she returned? Vanessa claims she came because of Aurora but admits she needs money. She’s in a “delicate” position and has many debts. She’s in urgent need of cash, and lots of it. “¡Esto es el colmo!”, he exclaims. That could be, she says, but she tells him he needs to give her money for all the years she was married to him. He absolutely refuses to give her a single peso after she thoughtlessly abandoned Aurora. She’s observed that he loves her very much and she’s become the center of his life. He admits he adores her. He’s no animal who abandons his children all over the world. It’s obvious to her he wouldn’t abandon his daughter under any circumstances. She tells him to admit that his objection to her being there isn’t only because she’s ruining his relationship with his daughter, but also with his dear costurera de vecindad (seamtress). How much is he willing to give her to leave him alone?
EL CLUB: Mayra’s on the phone with someone telling them she’s told Ruben she’s aware of the fraud and she’ll meet them outside. As she hangs up, she comes face to face with Teresa who sees that she’s had everything arranged. Mayra admits that what Ruben did hurt her very much and the only thing that has helped her through this is making sure he pays. Teresa expresses her sympathy for what she’s going through and about the ensuing scandal she’s sure to be embroiled in. Mayra’s aware of that but nothing will hold her back now. Teresa understands and feels that Ruben is the only one responsible for destroying her family. Ruh-roh, Geno’s just appeared on the scene. Teresa fills her in, telling her Mayra is finally avenging herself for everything that Ruben did. Mayra’s distraught, Geno’s impactada, and Teresa is just plain old loving it!
HOSPITAL: Hector’s enraged, wondering how he could have EVER been in love with her. Vanesssssa takes a deep, cleansing breath and calmly suggests they don’t argue and discuss the matter of money in a civilized manner. If they come to an agreement, she’ll just tell Aurora that she couldn’t get over him and didn’t want to interfere in his relationship with that Juana woman. Really, she just can’t understand how he could have been attracted to such a corriente (low-class) tipa. But, that’s his business. So, how much will he give her to disappear? FUHGET ABOUT IT! He tells her. (big whoop and high-fives all around from Viewerville!) It will never happen! She doesn’t know how much it pains him that she’s returned to fill his daughter’s mind with illusions. Aurora believes she really loves her and he can’t permit her to hurt her again. He agrees to give her money, but on a monthly basis and under very strict stipulations. She will need to fake motherly love for her daughter; she will dutifully call and write, with occasional visits. It’s that or nothing - her decision.
EL CLUB (AKA Rubigote’s Waterloo): Mayra’s walking outside complaining about el desgraciado Ruben with Geno and Teresa trailing her. Geno asks if she’s sure about the fraud and Teresa assures her there is no doubt because of the audit. Mayra tells Geno she would send anyone to jail who robbed from her and doubly so when it comes to Ruben. ¡NO!, cries Geno. Mayra says he supposedly loved her and that their family was important to him yet he still betrayed her! Geno insists she can’t send Ruben to jail. He’s the father of her child! Mayra responds that Aida’s in agreement that he rot behind bars (rejas). Teresa is in the background smiling her big sharkita smile, enjoying the show. Geno continues to state her position, saying Aida’s has been affected by all this drama. Mayra should be reasonable and convince her to change her mind. Mayra says it’s useless (inútil). She knows Geno esteems Ruben but she’s also her friend and needs to support her. Geno claims she is on her side but Ruben’s a lawyer and he’ll arrange it so he’ll remain free but with a damaged reputation which will also end up damaging Mayra and Aida, maybe even more so. Mayra thought Geno was her friend but by her defending that infeliz ladrón (thief)…….Geno backtracks and says she was only thinking of Aida, but, well she’s late for an appointment …. And she rushes back into the club as Teresa protectively comforts Mayra. Oh, brother!
Elsewhere at the club, Aeeeeeeeda continues her rant against her father. She sees nothing wrong with taking money from one fund and injecting it into another business --- but we’re talking about 45 Million! And who knows where that money is!? Or does he? She sees he can’t even answer her because it’s true. It’s a pity she shares his blood, she’s so embarrassed. Geno arrives on the scene telling Ruben they need to talk, now. It’s urgent! He shouts that they can talk later. Right now he needs to talk with Mayra. Aeeeeeda says her mother’s at the car, getting the evidence on the fraud. They should go meet her. She shoves him forward, “¡ANDALE PAPÁ!” Needless to say everyone at El Club is watching this drama unfold.
Ruben walks outside with Geno and Aida trailing him. He sees Mayra standing there surrounded by plainclothes cops. She points him out and they grab him. As he struggles to understand QTH is going on, he’s told he’s under arrest for fraud and abuse of trust (confianza). Ruben is in disbelief as Mayra and Aida look on. A rousing Viewerville cheer for Mayra: MAYRA, MAYRA, RAH, RAH, RAH!!!!
He can only say, “no puede ser”. There must be a mistake. Detective shows him the arrest warrant. He pleads with Mayra, telling her he merely moved funds from one business to the other. He can explain everything. “Tell it to the judge, if you can”, is Mayra’s response. But he can forget about her, the tonta who could do nothing against him, the one that could never find out about you has been awakened. He turns to Aida who can’t believe he’d ask that of her after everything he’s done to them. Mayra asks the commander to please take him away. Ruben resists but they drag him away. Geno can’t believe Mayra has done this and knows she’ll regret this later. Teresa speaks up and praises Mayra for her bravery. Geno looks as though she’s ready to kill Mayra. Whew! So much drama!
HOSPITAL: Juana asks Hector if Vanessa is still with the man for which she abandoned them. It doesn’t matter to him if she’s alone or not. What matters to him is Aurora. Poor thing, her mother doesn’t care one bit about her. Juana wonders if it wouldn’t be best to tell Aurora everything. Hector vehemently disagrees after seeing the way she defended her mother. She’s been so happy feeling the love of her mother. He can’t imagine how she’d react. He pleads with Juana not to tell Aurora. Let her continue believing her mother loves her. Juana understands. Although she doesn’t agree with him giving in to blackmail (chantaje), she admires him. She sees he’d do anything for his daughter. She cups his face in her hands and they embrace as he begins to cry. They kiss and she caresses his face again. Aw, I have to admit I got a little teary-eyed. Ha! Cutberto who?
IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT EL CLUB:
Aurora and Mariano are leaving as she’s telling him she must speak to her mother. They come upon the drama unfolding with the Caceres Clan. Mariano fills her in, saying Mayra and Aida pressed charges against him for defrauding them of millions. Aurora confronts Aida about accusing her father. Aida tells her she is filled with so much anger that she herself wanted to condemn (inundir=to flood) him. But thanks to Mariano, Mayra decided to let another attorney handle the case. Ruben is just beginning to pay for everything he’s done to Mayra. When she saw the audit, she felt hatred for him. Mariano advises her not to say that and Aurora can’t think of hating either her father or her mother. Whoa – Aeeeeda fights back, saying that Vanessa’s abandonment was wrong and Aurora took her back with open arms as though nothing had happened. Aeeeeeda’s ranting again, saying she wishes she could be like Aurora but she just can’t! It pains her to know her father has been with another woman and that he’s having a son with her. What hurts her most is how much he’s hurt her mother. She just can’t deal with that! She breaks down. Aurora and Mayra both try to comfort her. Teresa can’t help but put her two centavos in. She understands how Aida must feel. Her family has just come undone (deshacer) and her father has turned out to be a swindler (estafador). Mariano tells her to shut it and goes to comfort Aida. He walks away with his arm around her. Twice in one day, Tere! First Aurora and now Aida. Looks like Mariano is comforting everyone in this town. Teresa and Aurora remain with Mayra and Teresa tries to comfort her. Oh yeah.
ELSEWHERE, Luisa is sharing coffee with her future Monster-in-law, telling her she doesn’t have many friends and has always been the solitary type. Oriana thinks this is due in part to losing her parents at such a young age and Arturo not knowing how to engage her socially but that’s all going to change. To start with, Oriana wants to host an engagement party. She has many more friends in Spain and she wants to introduce her to all of them. Oriana tells her to prepare herself because they will be going to Europe not only for that but also for her trousseau (ajuar). Said ajuar will be beautiful and her wedding will be carefully planned. Luisa timidly says she has some ideas about that. Uh, oh, here it comes. Oriana is happy to hear her ideas, she needs to be more direct with both her and Fernando. Luisa tells her it’s difficult for her. Oriana assures her she’ll rid her of her timidity.
Outside, Mayra and Aida are walking arm in arm. Aida has already spoken to the attorney and she will be in constant contact to keep track of all the details. She offers to go home with her but Mayra prefers to be alone now. She’d prefer it if Aida stayed behind with Mariano, it’ll do her good. Mariano and Aurora follow close behind. They’re talking about how much Aida needs them now. Vanessssssa walks up and tells Aurora they need to talk. Aurora agrees and they walk away to be alone. Mayra leaves and Mariano embraces Aida.
Vanessa informs Aurora she’s been to an attorney. Aurora doesn’t waste time in telling her she knows it was Arturo and she’s hurt to know that she wanted to go after Hector’s money. Is it true?, she asks. Is that the only reason she’s returned? Vanessa can’t believe she’d think that and only says this because she still doesn’t know her well enough. She starts to twist everything around, of course. She says she fights because part of it is Aurora’s. Aurora doesn’t understand and neither do I so Vanessa goes on to explain. She’s only doing this because she’s worried about what Juana can do! After all, what guarantee do they have that Juana isn’t after Hector’s money? Vanessa quotes another dicho: “Caras vemos, corazones no sabemos” (literal: we can see the face, but we don’t know the heart). Besides, she’s only asking for what is rightfully hers and in the future if what she suspects comes true, she’ll leave it all to Aurora, mi amor. Aurora asks what would happen if it’s not true. “Well then, um, we’ll see”, is the forked-toungued response. She then promises not to touch one peso of that money. It’ll all go in the bank and in the future it will all belong to Aurora. She doesn’t want anything to separate them now that they’ve found each other. Aurora assures her that will not happen. She loves her and thinks of her as a friend. Although she had once thought Juana could be like a second mother, there’s nothing like having her true mother with her. After hearing Vanesssssa talk about how she loved her as a baby, the joy she felt to have Aurora in her womb (vientre), how could she stop loving her? It would never happen, just as it would never happen that Juana would do anything to harm her and her father would never abandon her.
Luisa is emboldened to tell Odiosa Oriana that she wants Teresa as her Maid of Honor. hOrroriana quotes an old saying about there always being one black grain of rice, and that will be Teresa at Luisa’s wedding. She can be the MOH if that’s what Luisa wants but it won’t go well. Teresa isn’t worldly and won’t be able to join in the conversation amongst “people like us”. (ugh, what a pompous ass). Luisa defends Teresa, saying she’s a mujer titulada (graduate), she’s cultured, educated. Oriana says that’s up to her if she wants to expose (exponerla) her. She’s promised to make an effort to tolerate her so long as Teresa is discreet and stays in her place. Luisa’s very uncomfortable with the old battleaxe.
Their talk jumps to children: Oriana understands that it isn’t customary any more to have children at her young age; however, Fernando is now a grown man and Oriana herself isn’t getting any younger. She’s anxious to hold a grandson and prepare him for the day when he will take the family surname with pride. Luisa does want to be a young mother but she needs to talk this over with Fernando. Oriana knows she can find the best way to convince him.
Teresa and Aida meet and Teresa starts in telling Aida to take a good look at herself. After she’d criticized Teresa so much, now look at her. Teresa was born and raised in the vecindad and they were poor but always honorable. But Aida? Her father is nothing more than a despicable thief (vil ladrón) WHACK! Aida slaps her hard across the face! She admits her father did them wrong, but neither she nor anyone else will talk trash about him or her family in front of her because she will NOT PERMIT IT!!! We hear clapping. Aida turns to see Oriana walk in congratulating her for her bravery and saying she and her mother needed a lot of bravery for what they did to her father. But that’s expected in a marriage where one of “them” is not of “our class”. She explains that Mayra, from a good family, was attracted to an arribista (social climber). She apologizes to Aida because she’s talking about her father but she told Arturo the same thing with regards to Teresa. Teresa speaks up, saying she will not allow one more insult because she can be one mean cookie. She warns her to stop messing with her because those who mess with her end up paying dearly. Does she think it’s a coincidence about what happened to Ruben? Aida jumps to the conclusion that Teresa might have had something to do with the fraud. Teresa just stares at her. “¡¡¡CONTESTAME!!!”, screams Aida. Teresa backs off by describing it as just “a saying” because life has a way of paying you back for your actions. Aida doesn’t believe that’s what she meant and Teresa comes back by saying the only ones guilty here are Aida and Mayra. (? I’m assuming guilty of Ruben being caught by the law). Oriana doesn’t believe Teresa either. It could be she has the face of an angel, but she’s the devil himself. She then throws in a dicho: “El Diablo sabe más por Viejo que por Diablo.” (literal: the Devil knows more because of his age than because of merely being the Devil). Teresa tells Oriana that time will prove her wrong and instead of worrying about what she does or doesn’t do, she should be worried about Aida’s future. She then goes on to tell Oriana that Mariano is from the same Vecindad and according to Oriana’s Code, he’s not the “ideal” suitor for the Princess Aida. HA-HA. She’s had the last laugh and walks away leaving Aida alone to face la Odiosa Oriana who is clearly not happy about this last little tidbit. She asks Aida if this is true. Aida replies it is but Mariano is very different. He’s noble and is anything but interested (in her money). He’s the only one who came to her aid after her fiancé died. She lists all his virtues and feels he’s the perfect match for her. Oriana admits she has a favorable impression of him but still cautions Aida about formalizing her relationship with him. On the contrary, Aida would love nothing more, but he doesn’t seem too keen on the idea. She’s sure that deep down, he’s still in love with Teresa.
VECINDAD, or, OH JOHNNY, OH JOHNNY, OH JOHNNY OH:
Mariano arrives at Refugio’s apparently at her request. She’s very worried about Johnny and his behavior. She fills him in on what’s been going on and now Johnny’s been gone since early morning and they don’t know where he is. She asks Mariano to help her find Johnny.
Pati’s at Juana’s fretting over Johnny. She doesn’t want to tell Esperanza because of her risky pregnancy. Johnny doesn’t answer his cell, oh, who can possibly talk to Johnny? She wants to make a long distance call…….to Cutberto! (ratz, I knew it was too good to be true he was gone).
THE POKEY!!!! Geno visits Ruben. He’s incredulous that she didn’t know Mayra had uncovered everything. No, Geno says, but she’s worried Mayra may have also discovered the affair. Ruben can’t think about that because it would further complicate his situation. He needs out! He can’t remain jailed and can’t get out unless Mayra grants him a pardon (otorga el perdon). He begs Geno to get close to Mayra to find out what’s going on. He also asks her to see Arturo. He may be able to find a way to get him out. She promises to help him, but let’s talk about that baby! Not much time left for that baby to be born and then the three of them can be happy. He asks her to do whatever she has to and she’ll know his gratitude. She promises she’ll get him out of jail. OOOPSIE! Aida is standing there demanding to know why Geno is so keen on getting him out of jail --- and notices they’re holding hands. Close ups of hands, faces, and oh my!
CASA BARRERA: Teresa tells Arturo she doesn’t think he should defend Ruben. She knows he’s his friend, but so is Mayra. There’s no way he can win the case, Ruben’s guilty and Mayra has all the proof. Arturo can’t believe he’d steal from his own wife. They’ve been friends for years and Ruben trusts him. She brings up the Saenz case. They need to concentrate on what’s more important and refer Ruben to another attorney. Arturo agrees, admitting he can’t lose the Saenz case. She also suggests that he bring back Martin so he can review the books for Paloma’s Foundation. After all, if Ruben was capable of stealing from his wife, what would keep him from skimming from the foundation? She reminds him he’s the one who recommended Ruben to oversee the foundation. It would be horrible if Arturo ends up getting mixed up in this mess.
BACK AT THE SLAMMER: Geno thinks fast and rises up to get Aida’s hand as she holds Ruben’s with the other. She tells Aida to speak to her father and forgive him, as should Mayra. They’ve been a family for so many years. “Years, yes”, says Aida, “during which we were BETRAYED.” Geno continues, saying they carry the same blood. She can’t stop loving her father. That’s why she’s here, she cares for all three of them. She also admits she has another reason for being there: Luna Turqueza. It wouldn’t do anyone any good to know that one of the principle investors is behind bars. Ruben thanks Geno and asks to be left alone with his daughter. Geno agrees but not before asking Aida to think about what she’s said. Aida sits across her father and says she only came by to find out if Teresa had anything to do with the fraud because if she did, there’s even less of a chance that she’ll ever forgive him. Ruben tells her Teresa had nothing to do with it. He talks to her again about the transfers of money being legit. The audit came to the wrong conclusion. He only moved the money around as a way to avoid taxes. She reminds him that’s also fraud, fraud against the treasury (fisco), so don’t go making matters worse. She’s said all she came to say. ADIOS!
FITO EL MALDITO walks with Gemma as she explains about the not so veiled threat against Johnny’s mujercita. She knows he understood because he came by to confront her about it. But he did agree to continue delivering. She tested him by having him deliver some sandwiches without drugs and he completed the deliveries. That’s good Fito says but still thinks they should be careful around him. Gemma agrees because who knows how much pressure he can handle. They both laugh their evil laugh. BWA-HA-HA!
JUANA’S APT: Juana asks if Hector has reconsidered about telling Aurora the whole truth, it’s not too late. He says no and he needs to leave to catch Aurora at the hospital. He doesn’t want Juana to come with him; he prefers to do this himself. She asks him to stay calm. He thanks her for her support and for loving his daughter as if she were her own. He tells her she’s marvelous and tells her he loves her before kissing her. Touching scene.
HOOSEGOW : Now Tere’s come for a visit with Ruben. She tells him Arturo won’t be defending him. Ruben is angry Arturo would turn his back on him at a time like this. He needs the best attorney. Teresa says he’ll gladly recommend a colleague (colega) but as he himself should agree, Arturo can’t get involved in this. Ruben’s convinced she talked Arturo out of representing him. She denies it but says it wouldn’t be good for Arturo to get involved with him. Arturo put Ruben in charge of the foundation. Who’s to say he didn’t do the same with the foundation that he did with Mayra’s money. Ruben asks if Arturo has lost confidence in him. Teresa replies by saying she suggested Arturo conduct an audit for the time that Ruben was in charge of the foundation.
JOHNNY’S APT: Johnny’s tells Mariano that Pati’s accustomed to a different lifestyle. He prefers that she return to her Grandfather. Mariano tells him to stop with the lies. They love each other. His poverty doesn’t bother Pati. How he wishes Teresa had been the same. They would’ve been very happy. Johnny can’t face him as he repeats that Pati is better off without him. It’s very clear to Mariano that Johnny wants to get Pati away from here but he doesn’t understand why. He walks up to Johnny who’s crying now. Mariano wants to help him and tells him that the first thing he needs to do to resolve whatever problem he’s facing is to think of a solution. (duh) If he can’t do that alone, he can count on Super Mariano, that’s why he’s here. Johnny begins by saying it’s a grande broncota (slang for big problem) having to do with his deliveries for Gemma. He spills about the drugs, Fito, and Gemma. Mariano scolds him for having seen Fito and not telling him. He wants to go to the police and press charges against him right now!
BACK AT THE SLAMMER, “Who the Devil do you think you are,” Ruben tells Teresa. “Moi? Just little ol’ me, but the difference between me and Mayra is I know how to take care of my interests. Although you gotta hand it to the little lady, she didn’t appear so dumb or weak when she had you arrested.” Ruben sees that she’s enjoying this but tells her not to claim victory so quickly. He’s sure Arturo will help him and she will be the one to convince Arturo. And why should she do that?, she asks. He should accept what’s happened. Not only will he not make bail (fianza), he also faces up to 12 years in jail. DUN-DUN-DUNNNN!
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Guau!! Ruben is in the slammer! He deserves no less and I hope he stays there. I cracked up at all of Teresa's smiles and faces as everything went down.
Please tell me Aurora doesn't fall for Vanessssssa's line about saving the money for her should Juana turn out to be a gold digger. How needy can she be?
I'm glad Tersa told her even though Juana and Arturo wanted to wait until they talked to Hector. At least she knows the truth and it's up to her to decide if she'll believe Vanessssa's lies. I don't want Hector to pay her anything. No sight of the gigolo tonight.
Please tell me Aurora doesn't fall for Vanessssssa's line about saving the money for her should Juana turn out to be a gold digger. How needy can she be?
I'm glad Tersa told her even though Juana and Arturo wanted to wait until they talked to Hector. At least she knows the truth and it's up to her to decide if she'll believe Vanessssa's lies. I don't want Hector to pay her anything. No sight of the gigolo tonight.
I going to start out by saying I really enjoyed seeing Aida pimp slap Teresa. I have waited for a long time and let me say it was long over due and worth it.
Teresa's facial expressions as she saw the whole drama with Ruben were to funny. But I'm glad he's going to prison and I'm also glad that he will have no lawyer to defend him.
So I'm wondering how long it will take Aida to figure out that there is something deeper going on with Geno and her dad.
How is Aurora a doctor? I ask because she is being super stupid about her gold digging mama. Everyone has told her about at least on foul thing she has done and she just ignores it. Come on Aurora think about it. Not everyone is lying about her.
Paige
Teresa's facial expressions as she saw the whole drama with Ruben were to funny. But I'm glad he's going to prison and I'm also glad that he will have no lawyer to defend him.
So I'm wondering how long it will take Aida to figure out that there is something deeper going on with Geno and her dad.
How is Aurora a doctor? I ask because she is being super stupid about her gold digging mama. Everyone has told her about at least on foul thing she has done and she just ignores it. Come on Aurora think about it. Not everyone is lying about her.
Paige
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: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 3:08:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 3:08:00 AM EDT
Paquita wonderful and excellent recap of a great episode thank you.
Vanessa has some nerve we can see the face but don't know the heart. Well apply that line to yourself honey.
Aurora grow up already i even cheered the nasty harpy for telling you that she can't be like you accepting a parent who abandon you after all of these years. Wake up girl!
This is why i enjoy Teresa
The toys with Ruben then she enjoys the ruination of the nasty harpy family right in front of her eyes. So enjoyed her little asides to Aeeeeeda and then her comforting and encouraging Mayra. It was hilarious along with her facial expressions too funny.
After all of the years of her torturing and bullying Teresa the harpy still doesn't get it. If you can dish it out be prepared for when someone dishes it back to you.Loved Teresa taunting her bully and giving her back what she gave to her all of these years. The slap so Aeeeeda she is a reactionary fool who has no composure or class.
Speaking of class Odiosa Oriana needs to stuff it neither she or the harpy have one ounce of class in their entire whole body combine so for either one to try and look down upon Teresa is too funny. Can't wait for Teresa to payback Odiosa Oriana and last night Teresa gave her first verbal warning too.
Geno was really exposing herself last night first with her defense of Ruben she had even Mayra questioning her friendship. Then Aeeeeeda catching her holding hands with dear old Bigote.I think it's too soon for this one to come out yet.
Mariano when he found out that Johhny was involved with not only Gemma but Fito's drug dealing. Didn't he look like he wanted to say you really are a dumba$$.
Please can someone get Aeeeeeeeeeda some massive therapy session? It's not Teresa's fault your father has committed fraud and embezzled your mother's money along with your inheritance.You really have a obsessive deep hatred for Teresa.
You say to Odiosa Oriana that Mariano doesn't seem keen on formalizing a relationship with you. You got that correct what sane man and i do stress sane man would make a life long commitment to a ranting,raving and screechy harpy who resorts to violence when she finds herself on the losing end of argument or things aren't going the way she wants them too? She's nothing but a rebound girl and someone who's there until Aurora grows up and starts acting like a adult.
Vanessa has some nerve we can see the face but don't know the heart. Well apply that line to yourself honey.
Aurora grow up already i even cheered the nasty harpy for telling you that she can't be like you accepting a parent who abandon you after all of these years. Wake up girl!
This is why i enjoy Teresa
The toys with Ruben then she enjoys the ruination of the nasty harpy family right in front of her eyes. So enjoyed her little asides to Aeeeeeda and then her comforting and encouraging Mayra. It was hilarious along with her facial expressions too funny.
After all of the years of her torturing and bullying Teresa the harpy still doesn't get it. If you can dish it out be prepared for when someone dishes it back to you.Loved Teresa taunting her bully and giving her back what she gave to her all of these years. The slap so Aeeeeda she is a reactionary fool who has no composure or class.
Speaking of class Odiosa Oriana needs to stuff it neither she or the harpy have one ounce of class in their entire whole body combine so for either one to try and look down upon Teresa is too funny. Can't wait for Teresa to payback Odiosa Oriana and last night Teresa gave her first verbal warning too.
Geno was really exposing herself last night first with her defense of Ruben she had even Mayra questioning her friendship. Then Aeeeeeda catching her holding hands with dear old Bigote.I think it's too soon for this one to come out yet.
Mariano when he found out that Johhny was involved with not only Gemma but Fito's drug dealing. Didn't he look like he wanted to say you really are a dumba$$.
Please can someone get Aeeeeeeeeeda some massive therapy session? It's not Teresa's fault your father has committed fraud and embezzled your mother's money along with your inheritance.You really have a obsessive deep hatred for Teresa.
You say to Odiosa Oriana that Mariano doesn't seem keen on formalizing a relationship with you. You got that correct what sane man and i do stress sane man would make a life long commitment to a ranting,raving and screechy harpy who resorts to violence when she finds herself on the losing end of argument or things aren't going the way she wants them too? She's nothing but a rebound girl and someone who's there until Aurora grows up and starts acting like a adult.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 4:45:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 4:45:00 AM EDT
I don't think Aida is saying it's Teresa's fault about Ruban stealing.But she knows that Teresa somehow has a hand in the bad things that have happend to her family.
Maybe Aida can't take what she dished out in regards to Teresa. But Oriana is spewing the same venom as Teresa. So much so that she redudced Teresa to tears a couple of times. Fer's mom is treating Teresa how she has treated other people. And our little shark can't handle it.LOL I hope Lady O doesn't let up on her.
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.Paige
Maybe Aida can't take what she dished out in regards to Teresa. But Oriana is spewing the same venom as Teresa. So much so that she redudced Teresa to tears a couple of times. Fer's mom is treating Teresa how she has treated other people. And our little shark can't handle it.LOL I hope Lady O doesn't let up on her.
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.Paige
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 5:15:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 5:15:00 AM EDT
So needed this great recap! My TV was taken over by a few hot, tired young men wanting to watch the Indians game last night. (Was a good one!)So I only saw a few scenes here and there in commercials.
I'm just hating this whole Vanessa thing and especially what how Aurora is reacting. It was understandable at first, but her continued refusal to listen to EVERYONE around her is a bit much. Not like the facts aren't there that should have had her suspicious from the start. She should take a page from the Aeeeddddaaa book of dealing with corrupt parents.
Poor Luisa - she's going to get it from all sides. Horrid future M-I-L and I'm just waiting for Terror to start moving in on Fer at some point. With Rube in jail, the whole condo thing could go bust too and Art is invested there as well. Terror's charge cards are quaking....
I'm just hating this whole Vanessa thing and especially what how Aurora is reacting. It was understandable at first, but her continued refusal to listen to EVERYONE around her is a bit much. Not like the facts aren't there that should have had her suspicious from the start. She should take a page from the Aeeeddddaaa book of dealing with corrupt parents.
Poor Luisa - she's going to get it from all sides. Horrid future M-I-L and I'm just waiting for Terror to start moving in on Fer at some point. With Rube in jail, the whole condo thing could go bust too and Art is invested there as well. Terror's charge cards are quaking....
Frances- Wonderful recap as always. Thank you for the great blow by blow. Like Teresa, I was watching all the action at the club unfold like an exciting tennis match. And her facial expressions and little zingers added to the fun.
Paige- I agree that neither Aida nor Teresa can take what they dish out to others. They are both thin skinned and can't let go of things. The only difference is the way they react-- Aida is hot and impulsive; Teresa is cold and calculating. Aida reacts in the moment; Teresa makes long term plans to get you back. They are both the same to me. At least Aida loves her mama and stands up for the people she cares about, like Mariano. I can't say the same for Teresa. She only stands up for people when it serves her purposes or makes her look good. This not a defense of Aida (I think she's an immature harpy), but facts are facts.
Thank goodness for the previews in which Aurora seems to overhear her mama's real motives, otherwise I would be hopping mad at her yet again believing Vanessa's bs over what everyone else is telling her. I won't think more about it till tonight's episode.
Yay! Martin is going to be brought back. But boo, Cutberto's also coming back just as Juana is fnally getting cozy with Hector. I actually like Cutberto. But unless he's become a mature man with a plan while he was away, I still don't want him for Juana.
Glad that Mariano was able to get the truth out of Johnny. Sometimes it only takes saying your problem out loud to someone else to start being able to think of solutions. But this episode also made me see why buttinsky Mariano annoys Jarocha. He's in everyone's business! LOL!
Paige- I agree that neither Aida nor Teresa can take what they dish out to others. They are both thin skinned and can't let go of things. The only difference is the way they react-- Aida is hot and impulsive; Teresa is cold and calculating. Aida reacts in the moment; Teresa makes long term plans to get you back. They are both the same to me. At least Aida loves her mama and stands up for the people she cares about, like Mariano. I can't say the same for Teresa. She only stands up for people when it serves her purposes or makes her look good. This not a defense of Aida (I think she's an immature harpy), but facts are facts.
Thank goodness for the previews in which Aurora seems to overhear her mama's real motives, otherwise I would be hopping mad at her yet again believing Vanessa's bs over what everyone else is telling her. I won't think more about it till tonight's episode.
Yay! Martin is going to be brought back. But boo, Cutberto's also coming back just as Juana is fnally getting cozy with Hector. I actually like Cutberto. But unless he's become a mature man with a plan while he was away, I still don't want him for Juana.
Glad that Mariano was able to get the truth out of Johnny. Sometimes it only takes saying your problem out loud to someone else to start being able to think of solutions. But this episode also made me see why buttinsky Mariano annoys Jarocha. He's in everyone's business! LOL!
Vivi,I kind of cut Mariano some slack - I think he gets pulled into everyone's business. He's sort of that trusted, calm friend/associate you can count on when there's a problem. He's like the godfather of the vecindad. Got a problem...go talk to Mariano (and he doesn't even live there anymore!!)
Thanks for pointing out the previews (which I also missed.) I agree on Cutberto - we knew he'd be back and perfect timing, huh? Martin said he'd back in a few months, so I guess it's about time for him to surface. What a mess he's walking into...Aurora/Mumsy, Artie's money woos ( affects the foundation?)...He's a bit like Lazaro in CME - the Superman side-kick. Can't wait to see what he does (even if he's still sporting that god-awful 80's chain).
Thanks for pointing out the previews (which I also missed.) I agree on Cutberto - we knew he'd be back and perfect timing, huh? Martin said he'd back in a few months, so I guess it's about time for him to surface. What a mess he's walking into...Aurora/Mumsy, Artie's money woos ( affects the foundation?)...He's a bit like Lazaro in CME - the Superman side-kick. Can't wait to see what he does (even if he's still sporting that god-awful 80's chain).
Dear Frances, Thank you SO much! I fell asleep halfway through (the day was too long), but at least got to see the action at El Club!! WOWSERS!! Really, really loved your writing style on this capitulo Frances!
I was almost missing the key dialogue during the El Club scenes for laughing at Teresa with her facial expressions in the background. She was really good in those scenes!
Aurora: Somebody, please, please slap some sense into this woman who continues to regress. I do hope Martin returns as he might be the one to get her to open her childish eyes. It is such a beanie moment for me to have seen this character willingly accept a mother who never knew her and who purposefully abandoned her.
The scene between Odiosa Oriana and Tiny Terror was something else. Oriana is odiosa. Wouldn't you love to know her true background? I wonder if she really is from a so called 'good' family or just married into it. Teresa is going to use her legal mind and do a full background check on Oriana so that she can find her Achilles heel.
These two will fight to the death.
Susanita
I was almost missing the key dialogue during the El Club scenes for laughing at Teresa with her facial expressions in the background. She was really good in those scenes!
Aurora: Somebody, please, please slap some sense into this woman who continues to regress. I do hope Martin returns as he might be the one to get her to open her childish eyes. It is such a beanie moment for me to have seen this character willingly accept a mother who never knew her and who purposefully abandoned her.
The scene between Odiosa Oriana and Tiny Terror was something else. Oriana is odiosa. Wouldn't you love to know her true background? I wonder if she really is from a so called 'good' family or just married into it. Teresa is going to use her legal mind and do a full background check on Oriana so that she can find her Achilles heel.
These two will fight to the death.
Susanita
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 9:45:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 9:45:00 AM EDT
"siempre hay Un negrito en el arroz". that is pretty funny.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 9:48:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 9:48:00 AM EDT
Frances, thank you for the stupendous recap and for catching and translating the wonderful dichos. There were some real gems in this episode.
What an action-packed episode. The scenes at El Club were classic. It's fun watching El Bigote and Geno quake in their greedy little boots.
Susanita, I have also wondered about Oriana's background but other commenters have pointed out that she has referred to her own long and strong lineage. It's hard to believe she had a good upbringing because she has very bad manners. We can all agree on a couple of things, she is a huge snob and she really gets under Tere's skin.
What an action-packed episode. The scenes at El Club were classic. It's fun watching El Bigote and Geno quake in their greedy little boots.
Susanita, I have also wondered about Oriana's background but other commenters have pointed out that she has referred to her own long and strong lineage. It's hard to believe she had a good upbringing because she has very bad manners. We can all agree on a couple of things, she is a huge snob and she really gets under Tere's skin.
A "long and strong lineage" doesn't have to equal blue blood. She could come from a long line of low-born survivors, like Marcus Agrippa.
However, she also thinks that nobody will interpret her statement any other way. Tiburoncita will do a background check, but if she finds what we think she will find, public disclosure will make her look worse than Oriana and it will hurt Fernando and Luisa.
Aida won't let the Genoveva thing alone either. I can't wait for her to find out everything.
However, she also thinks that nobody will interpret her statement any other way. Tiburoncita will do a background check, but if she finds what we think she will find, public disclosure will make her look worse than Oriana and it will hurt Fernando and Luisa.
Aida won't let the Genoveva thing alone either. I can't wait for her to find out everything.
Urban i'm not so sure about that even though the harpy did get a long look at papa Bigote holding hands with Geno.I think she believed what B.S. Geno was telling her. Remember this girl is gullible and when she believes in someone like her father when the evidence is staring her straight in the face. She'll keep denying until she keeps seeing them together like that. I will say she is more smarter than Aurora and does pause and give consideration and then starts to investigate to find out the truth instead of sticking her head in the sand and ignoring the major red flags warning unlike Aurora.
The one who may have gotten their antenna up is Mayra look at her reaction to the way Geno defended Ruben she did give her the look and also asked Geno if she was really her friend? I think it will be Mayra who might discover about them first.
As for Odiosa Oriana i can't wait for the boomerang to hit this nasty old broad she is beyond rude and snobby.
The one who may have gotten their antenna up is Mayra look at her reaction to the way Geno defended Ruben she did give her the look and also asked Geno if she was really her friend? I think it will be Mayra who might discover about them first.
As for Odiosa Oriana i can't wait for the boomerang to hit this nasty old broad she is beyond rude and snobby.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 12:33:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 12:33:00 PM EDT
Frances, thanks for another stellar recap. I love this new (to me) dicho: “Caras vemos, corazones no sabemos” (literal: we can see the face, but we don’t know the heart)." That's a good one, thanks.
Oh dear, if Luisa's future suegra is the one to take Teresa down, we'll need another novela to see who takes Oriana down! Our novela is based on the life of a young woman who was teased in school based on her poverty, and her response to that condition. Besides the shrieking, Oriana is no better than Aeeeda...a HUGE snob! I guess we'll need a long line of snobs to out snob each other, each worse than the next ending with some European royal snob the SNOBBIEST of them all!
Can't wait for the return of Barry Manilow Martin, chain and all. I've missed him.
Oh dear, if Luisa's future suegra is the one to take Teresa down, we'll need another novela to see who takes Oriana down! Our novela is based on the life of a young woman who was teased in school based on her poverty, and her response to that condition. Besides the shrieking, Oriana is no better than Aeeeda...a HUGE snob! I guess we'll need a long line of snobs to out snob each other, each worse than the next ending with some European royal snob the SNOBBIEST of them all!
Can't wait for the return of Barry Manilow Martin, chain and all. I've missed him.
Fantastic recap Paquita! This was such a fun episode.
I agree with everyone about how fun it was to see Rubén's downfall. Teresa having fun with everything that was happening just added to it. Say whatever you want from her but she enjoys a good show!
I'd be completely freaked out if I had Oriana as a mother in law, every time she told Luisa that she'll instruct her in how to come out of her shell I wanted her to run away from there. Even Arturo seems to have gotten a better deal with Refugio.
I had to laugh when Super Mariano went to Aurora so he could take her away from evil Teresa and comfort her. He is really a big buttinsky, Teresa's faces while he took Aurora and Aída away from her were hilarious to me. He got used to take care of everyone at the vecindad (eg: Johnny) but he extends his powers wherever they can reach.
I actually think it would have been good for Aurora to listen to everything Teresa had to say. I think Teresa gives good advice and guidance when she has nothing to gain or lose on the line and she has a tendency to be very direct. What Aurora needs right now is for people to stop treating her like a porcelain doll.
And Cutberto is coming back. He only annoys me when he insults Hector's physicality and he becomes so judgy with Juana. I hate people like that.
So, yesterday I went to see the Mexican production of "Agnes of God" which I thought was really good. Jaqueline Andere played the psychiatrist and she was on stage during the whole play, her character went through so many different emotions and she was simply perfect in all of them. She was the anchor of the audience and we felt everything along with her. Raquel Olmedo played the Mother Superior and she added so much energy to the stage, it was always noticeable when she appeared and her voice! She has an incredible commanding voice that is quite beautiful on screen but it is simply fascinating on stage. Watching Andere and Olmedo sharing the scene with this characteres was watching two pros doing what they do best, it was enthralling. Angelique Boyer as Agnes was good, she added alot of sweetness to the role which made it easy to understand why these two women were so taken by her. She also played Agnes's madness so well and made you feel so sorry that this innocent being had gone through so much in her young life. The three actresses had very good chemistry together. The audience was pleased and the applause at the end was really strong with a few standing ovations. Most people in the audience were older ladies and a few older gentlemen, some younger people too but very few, but the theater was almost full. I loved the smiles on the faces of the actresses during the applause, Angelique looked like a gidddy child since she had so little make up (as she played a novice), and Olmedo and Andere looked similarly delighted. Raquel Olmedo has a beautiful smile.
Jarocha
I agree with everyone about how fun it was to see Rubén's downfall. Teresa having fun with everything that was happening just added to it. Say whatever you want from her but she enjoys a good show!
I'd be completely freaked out if I had Oriana as a mother in law, every time she told Luisa that she'll instruct her in how to come out of her shell I wanted her to run away from there. Even Arturo seems to have gotten a better deal with Refugio.
I had to laugh when Super Mariano went to Aurora so he could take her away from evil Teresa and comfort her. He is really a big buttinsky, Teresa's faces while he took Aurora and Aída away from her were hilarious to me. He got used to take care of everyone at the vecindad (eg: Johnny) but he extends his powers wherever they can reach.
I actually think it would have been good for Aurora to listen to everything Teresa had to say. I think Teresa gives good advice and guidance when she has nothing to gain or lose on the line and she has a tendency to be very direct. What Aurora needs right now is for people to stop treating her like a porcelain doll.
And Cutberto is coming back. He only annoys me when he insults Hector's physicality and he becomes so judgy with Juana. I hate people like that.
So, yesterday I went to see the Mexican production of "Agnes of God" which I thought was really good. Jaqueline Andere played the psychiatrist and she was on stage during the whole play, her character went through so many different emotions and she was simply perfect in all of them. She was the anchor of the audience and we felt everything along with her. Raquel Olmedo played the Mother Superior and she added so much energy to the stage, it was always noticeable when she appeared and her voice! She has an incredible commanding voice that is quite beautiful on screen but it is simply fascinating on stage. Watching Andere and Olmedo sharing the scene with this characteres was watching two pros doing what they do best, it was enthralling. Angelique Boyer as Agnes was good, she added alot of sweetness to the role which made it easy to understand why these two women were so taken by her. She also played Agnes's madness so well and made you feel so sorry that this innocent being had gone through so much in her young life. The three actresses had very good chemistry together. The audience was pleased and the applause at the end was really strong with a few standing ovations. Most people in the audience were older ladies and a few older gentlemen, some younger people too but very few, but the theater was almost full. I loved the smiles on the faces of the actresses during the applause, Angelique looked like a gidddy child since she had so little make up (as she played a novice), and Olmedo and Andere looked similarly delighted. Raquel Olmedo has a beautiful smile.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 1:37:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 1:37:00 PM EDT
Paquita, gracias for all the detail and for translations of the dichos, especially since there was sooo much dialogue last night.
Yay, Martin and Cutberto are coming back. No idea what this means for Aurora and Juana, but Johnny could sure use a friend and I want to see how Cutberto will deal. I've been pretty much ignoring Johnny and Pati, but not now.
I tend to root for both Aida and Teresa at the same time. Aida's slapping Teresa was justified in my view (hey, that's "her" lying, thieving, cheating dad after all), but Teresa's glee in the public disgrace of Aida's family is understandable after all Aida's cruel snobbish putdowns.
With Ruben in the slammer, Gena's totally free to have no restraint in how she gets Espe's baby. That lady's crazy. Hope Aida reflects some more on Gena's hand-holding with Ruben.
Arturo seems to be fading. He needs to stand up. He should have gone to the jail himself to tell Ruben he wasn't taking his case.
Yay, Martin and Cutberto are coming back. No idea what this means for Aurora and Juana, but Johnny could sure use a friend and I want to see how Cutberto will deal. I've been pretty much ignoring Johnny and Pati, but not now.
I tend to root for both Aida and Teresa at the same time. Aida's slapping Teresa was justified in my view (hey, that's "her" lying, thieving, cheating dad after all), but Teresa's glee in the public disgrace of Aida's family is understandable after all Aida's cruel snobbish putdowns.
With Ruben in the slammer, Gena's totally free to have no restraint in how she gets Espe's baby. That lady's crazy. Hope Aida reflects some more on Gena's hand-holding with Ruben.
Arturo seems to be fading. He needs to stand up. He should have gone to the jail himself to tell Ruben he wasn't taking his case.
Jarocha- Thanks for the recap of the play. Sounds wonderful! Wish I were in Veracruz to be able to see it. It seems like most tn actors are also stage actors (plays and musicals). With as long and exhausting as it is to film tns, you would think they'd use their time off to just relax. I played the Mother Superior in a high school production of Agnes of God. What a great/intense play. Jarocha, we have a language question for you over on the CME line, if you have a chance to read those comments.
things are really flying now! i missed most of last week, so i want to send a big thanks to all the recappers for making it come to life in their recaps.
last night was so delicious! my only hope is that ruben's downfall is not part of a path to redemption for him; that would just be el colmo, as the kids say.
ITA with all the Oriana bashing--it's just too rich that she keeps talking about how Teresa lacks class, given the way she acts. sandy, your 'snob' parade cracked me up.
oh, and daisy--i also cut mariano some slack, but i think that has something to do with his abs ;-)
and i want to add my voice to the 'yay martin!' chorus. i've missed him; and maybe he can make aurora grow back up.
last night was so delicious! my only hope is that ruben's downfall is not part of a path to redemption for him; that would just be el colmo, as the kids say.
ITA with all the Oriana bashing--it's just too rich that she keeps talking about how Teresa lacks class, given the way she acts. sandy, your 'snob' parade cracked me up.
oh, and daisy--i also cut mariano some slack, but i think that has something to do with his abs ;-)
and i want to add my voice to the 'yay martin!' chorus. i've missed him; and maybe he can make aurora grow back up.
Cap'n Sylvia: To me, a good upbringing would have included manners. La Odiosa is sorely lacking in that department. Furthermore, good manners means one does not continue to brag about one's so called 'better' upbringing. No...in my book...there is a missing link with this Odiosa.
UA: I CANNOT stop laughing!! Marcus Agrippa, indeed! Bravo!!!
Blusam: ITA. Aida is really going to be in need of help now. This one has huge issues...huge and they are not going to be resolved anytime soon if she doesn't get help. Her hatred of Teresa knows no bounds. In some ways, her behaviour is equal to or worse than Teresa's.
Also agree that Mayra is going to figure out the Flash Back to the 80's Geno link much sooner than Aida.
Sandy: I only caught portions of this TN at the very beginning, but were there many teasing Teresa about her poverty or was it just Aida and Mr. Bebe? It seems like Aida was always the most vocal and the others just went along, but not as far as Aida did. Was this a bona fide 'mobbing' of Teresa in her younger years?
Susanita
UA: I CANNOT stop laughing!! Marcus Agrippa, indeed! Bravo!!!
Blusam: ITA. Aida is really going to be in need of help now. This one has huge issues...huge and they are not going to be resolved anytime soon if she doesn't get help. Her hatred of Teresa knows no bounds. In some ways, her behaviour is equal to or worse than Teresa's.
Also agree that Mayra is going to figure out the Flash Back to the 80's Geno link much sooner than Aida.
Sandy: I only caught portions of this TN at the very beginning, but were there many teasing Teresa about her poverty or was it just Aida and Mr. Bebe? It seems like Aida was always the most vocal and the others just went along, but not as far as Aida did. Was this a bona fide 'mobbing' of Teresa in her younger years?
Susanita
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 2:02:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 2:02:00 PM EDT
Vivi I can definitely see you playing the Mother Superior role, she is such a strong character. Many Telenovela stars look for theater experience because it is both good for their craft and for their pocket. If you don't have an exclusivity contract with Televisa (although I think AB does now) you don't receive anything during your time off and the salaries of most (those who aren't Colunga, Lucero, Noriega, Ruffo, Navarro, etc.) aren't high enough to live comfortably for months without a job.
This play is so exhausting though, I was very surprised by the energy on stage because they have been doing two shows a night from monday through sunday in july. Monday to thursday they go to different cities of the country and friday to sunday they perform in Mexico City. I feered I'd see the results of this hard schedule present themselves on screen but it didn't happen. They have to be so tired now!
I'll go check out the CME line.
Jarocha
This play is so exhausting though, I was very surprised by the energy on stage because they have been doing two shows a night from monday through sunday in july. Monday to thursday they go to different cities of the country and friday to sunday they perform in Mexico City. I feered I'd see the results of this hard schedule present themselves on screen but it didn't happen. They have to be so tired now!
I'll go check out the CME line.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 2:22:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 2:22:00 PM EDT
Susanita,
Yes, the emotional bullying was terrible. Teresa was dating Paulo, Geno's son. Because she was ashamed of her humble beginnings, Teresa lied about her background saying her parents were wealthy and were in Europe. Aida outed her at a graduation type party with a slide show of her poverty all the while yelling that Teresa is POBRE! It was terrible, and Teresa was shamed from the room by her fellow classmates with the exception of Aurora who came to her rescue. Aida also wrote bad things about Teresa on a chalk board in a college class for all to see, Arturo her prof helped that time.
Yes, the emotional bullying was terrible. Teresa was dating Paulo, Geno's son. Because she was ashamed of her humble beginnings, Teresa lied about her background saying her parents were wealthy and were in Europe. Aida outed her at a graduation type party with a slide show of her poverty all the while yelling that Teresa is POBRE! It was terrible, and Teresa was shamed from the room by her fellow classmates with the exception of Aurora who came to her rescue. Aida also wrote bad things about Teresa on a chalk board in a college class for all to see, Arturo her prof helped that time.
Loved the recap Frances. I'm tired of Aida and her yelling, screaming, and slapping. She's the main reason why Teresa has turned into a mala person. Her obsession over Teresa is not healthy. She needs to get professional help since she won't leave her alone. However, the smile Teresa had on her face when Ruben was arrested was funny.
Aurora fell for her mother's lies but in the previews it appears she finally learns that her mother only returned for the money and not to have a relationship with her.
What a showdown with Ruben and Teresa. However, she may have overplayed her hand and he will seek revenge on her for telling Arturo not to help him me thinks.
Aurora fell for her mother's lies but in the previews it appears she finally learns that her mother only returned for the money and not to have a relationship with her.
What a showdown with Ruben and Teresa. However, she may have overplayed her hand and he will seek revenge on her for telling Arturo not to help him me thinks.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 2:59:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 2:59:00 PM EDT
Paquita, ITA with everyone about how great your recap was, and thank you for the sparkling espanol idioms!
I question whether Oriana's taste in fashion will be reflected in Luisa's wedding. Even Gema looks more feminine. Heck, Fer, Mar or Hector look more feminine than Oriana!
Hector agreeing to pay Vanessa to pretend to love Aurora-bad, bad move, it would be better to be honest with her up front.
I question whether Oriana's taste in fashion will be reflected in Luisa's wedding. Even Gema looks more feminine. Heck, Fer, Mar or Hector look more feminine than Oriana!
Hector agreeing to pay Vanessa to pretend to love Aurora-bad, bad move, it would be better to be honest with her up front.
Splendid job once again Paquita!
Teresa's facial expressions during Ruben's demise at the club were absolutely priceless. I laughed and laughed at how she was enjoying the drama.
The only thing that I think would have made her performance even funnier is if she had pulled out her cell phone and began gleefully recording video of Ruben getting hauled away. Ruben getting a taser blast from the police would have been the icing on the cake.
I loved when Aida slapped Teresa; of course I was hoping they would continue fighting and then someone's top would get torn off, but that's just me :^)
Teresa's facial expressions during Ruben's demise at the club were absolutely priceless. I laughed and laughed at how she was enjoying the drama.
The only thing that I think would have made her performance even funnier is if she had pulled out her cell phone and began gleefully recording video of Ruben getting hauled away. Ruben getting a taser blast from the police would have been the icing on the cake.
I loved when Aida slapped Teresa; of course I was hoping they would continue fighting and then someone's top would get torn off, but that's just me :^)
I think Mateo is going to take the rap for Rubigote. Even tho he was paid in cash, somehow he'll be the fall guy. That let's Ruben off the hook and hopefuly not, Mayra will forgive Ruben.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 3:36:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 3:36:00 PM EDT
Teresa did not turn mala because of anyone. There are contributing influences, but she's made decision after decision to put her needs before anyone elses and at any cost. She chose herself and money - long before irritating Aeeeeda came along.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 4:08:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 4:08:00 PM EDT
Frances: Thanks, amiga! I really got a kick out of your subtitling the scenes. I am still on team Tere and was actually cheering when she told off Aeeeeda about her thieving cheating daddy and Oriana about her BF from the 'hood. I've had enough of the acid in the face and the pointed insults from those two. The only thing I would have liked better is Teresa using her cell phone to capture the scene and then uploading it to You Tube!
Sandy: Thank you for the clarification. I appreciate it!
Jar: You just jogged my memory. That acid throwing was really mean and vicious on Aida's part. I find it interesting that Mar, as a doctor, could so easily forget that. That action spoke volumes about Aida; volumes.
Susanita
Jar: You just jogged my memory. That acid throwing was really mean and vicious on Aida's part. I find it interesting that Mar, as a doctor, could so easily forget that. That action spoke volumes about Aida; volumes.
Susanita
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 5:53:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 5:53:00 PM EDT
Teresa is probably hoping to be Livia, but Oriana is not to be outdone by a newer upstart.
Jarocha, I am so envious that you got to see these three great actresses on stage and in such an intense play. I first saw Raquel Olmedo in Amor Gitano and adored her in that. Interestingly, she was almost a perfect double for my flamenco teacher.
Now that Oriana knows that Mariano isn't To The Manor Born himself, that should provide some food for thought.
Jarocha, I am so envious that you got to see these three great actresses on stage and in such an intense play. I first saw Raquel Olmedo in Amor Gitano and adored her in that. Interestingly, she was almost a perfect double for my flamenco teacher.
Now that Oriana knows that Mariano isn't To The Manor Born himself, that should provide some food for thought.
Jar: ITA!!! I am Team Teresa all the way (well, most of it anyway). I feel her most serious crime has been lying to Arturo and Mariano and maybe being disrespectful to her parents.
But, really what has she done?
*pointed out that Ruben is a lying, cheating, embezzling, cheating (2x) desgraciado
*she may have led Fito to Paulo, but no one forced those drugs down his throat and no one forced him to buy them, not even Fito
I'm sure I've missed some but these two come to mind right away.
Don't get me wrong I wouldn't want that sharkita swimming in my neighborhood but I understand her motivation.
Forgot all about that acid (actually, it was ammonia) throwing incident. I love the idea of her posting a video of Ruben's arrest on YouTube. Writers were asleep on that one. But then again, that's not her style. She lets her targets hang themselves because she knows they eventually will. Hopefully that will happen with Odiosa Oriana. I really dislike that character. Whenever she comes on the scene, I hiss and boo at the tele.
But, really what has she done?
*pointed out that Ruben is a lying, cheating, embezzling, cheating (2x) desgraciado
*she may have led Fito to Paulo, but no one forced those drugs down his throat and no one forced him to buy them, not even Fito
I'm sure I've missed some but these two come to mind right away.
Don't get me wrong I wouldn't want that sharkita swimming in my neighborhood but I understand her motivation.
Forgot all about that acid (actually, it was ammonia) throwing incident. I love the idea of her posting a video of Ruben's arrest on YouTube. Writers were asleep on that one. But then again, that's not her style. She lets her targets hang themselves because she knows they eventually will. Hopefully that will happen with Odiosa Oriana. I really dislike that character. Whenever she comes on the scene, I hiss and boo at the tele.
Frances-
*Maybe* being disrespectful to her parents? I'd say definitely being disrespectful to her parents. Let's not forget all the times she has purposely lied to, hurt, or manipulated her best friends Espe, Aurora and Luisa. (Aida is a way better friend to her girlfriends.)Stealing money from Art, and not giving money to her parents when she claims she has. I'm sure I could think of other things if given long enough.
*Maybe* being disrespectful to her parents? I'd say definitely being disrespectful to her parents. Let's not forget all the times she has purposely lied to, hurt, or manipulated her best friends Espe, Aurora and Luisa. (Aida is a way better friend to her girlfriends.)Stealing money from Art, and not giving money to her parents when she claims she has. I'm sure I could think of other things if given long enough.
Good times at El Club for all except Ruben. You'd think Mayra and Aida could find a more private place to have Ruben arrested. That's twice that they have been a public spectacle but I guess they don't care at this point...it's all about revenge snf justice. Teresa's facial expressions and reactions were a scream and crazy Mayra was even accepting comforting embraces from her.
Yes, Oriana loves her wool. What a domineering shrew. I don't think Fer and his fortune is worth having Oriana as a MIL running your life and warping your children's minds about being superior to everyone.
Paquita, I, too, enjoyed your titles including, THE POKEY, THE HOOSEGOW, THE SLAMMER, EL CLUB (AKA Rubigote's Waterloo,) OH JOHNNY. OH JOHNNY, OH JOHNNY OH....very funny. I needed your details as I was lost in the Aurora/Vanessa conversation as to why Mommy needed half of Daddy's dollars after abandoning Aurora for 20 years. Aurora didn't seem to like the reasoning of Vanessa keeping the money safe for Aurora, thank goodness. Aurora thinks she can trust Juana and Daddy but Aurora should be wondering if she can trust Mommy. Hopefully she won't be, according to the previews.
Me too: Martin returning, YAY!, Cutberto, NO! I want Juana with sweet overprotective Hector but I realize it probably won't happen. Rats.
Mariano is a caregiver but he is now like a mother hen guarding it's chicks, whisking away Aurora and Aida from the evil Teresa. LOL at Teresa's reaction there as well.
Thanks. Paquita. I really enjoy your recaps.
GinCA
Yes, Oriana loves her wool. What a domineering shrew. I don't think Fer and his fortune is worth having Oriana as a MIL running your life and warping your children's minds about being superior to everyone.
Paquita, I, too, enjoyed your titles including, THE POKEY, THE HOOSEGOW, THE SLAMMER, EL CLUB (AKA Rubigote's Waterloo,) OH JOHNNY. OH JOHNNY, OH JOHNNY OH....very funny. I needed your details as I was lost in the Aurora/Vanessa conversation as to why Mommy needed half of Daddy's dollars after abandoning Aurora for 20 years. Aurora didn't seem to like the reasoning of Vanessa keeping the money safe for Aurora, thank goodness. Aurora thinks she can trust Juana and Daddy but Aurora should be wondering if she can trust Mommy. Hopefully she won't be, according to the previews.
Me too: Martin returning, YAY!, Cutberto, NO! I want Juana with sweet overprotective Hector but I realize it probably won't happen. Rats.
Mariano is a caregiver but he is now like a mother hen guarding it's chicks, whisking away Aurora and Aida from the evil Teresa. LOL at Teresa's reaction there as well.
Thanks. Paquita. I really enjoy your recaps.
GinCA
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 8:43:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 8:43:00 PM EDT
I think maybe Teresa just suggested that Arturo call Martin back because she wanted to distract Aurora -- after all that Mariano-comforting at the Club! But I'll be glad to see him again. Cutberto too!
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: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 9:18:00 PM EDT
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